Steamboat Pilot & Today

Fund established for baby's medical bills

A fund has been established in the name of Ryan David Wyatt to help his family with expenses incurred because of medical complications the newborn has developed.

Wyatt is the son of Rod and Carol Wyatt of Steamboat Springs. The infant was born Oct. 27 at Yampa Valley Medical Center but had to be flown to Denver on Oct. 30 because of heart and lung complications. The infant is in stable condition at St. Luke's Presbyterian Hospital. Anyone wishing to assist the family may do so through contributions to the Ryan David Wyatt fund at Vectra Bank in Steamboat Springs

Over the Hill Gang offers funds to local athletes

For the ninth consecutive year, Steamboat's Over the Hill Gang is offering financial assistance of up to $1,000 each to local athletes for their education and/or skill improvement in their area of competence. Only athletes involved in winter sports are eligible.

Applicants should be attending or be a graduate of a school in Routt County, or have lived in Routt County for a minimum of two years. Applicants also must be between ages 14 and 22 as of Nov. 15.

Applications are available at all Routt County high schools, Steamboat Springs Middle School, Lowell Whiteman and Christian Heritage schools, Colorado Mountain College and the Winter Sports Club.

Applications must be completed and submitted by Monday. Awards will be announced in December. If you have questions, contact Phil Durian at 879-9302 or pddurian@aol.com or Pat Aljanich at 879-5784 or patty@springsips.com

United Methodist Church holding annual Fall Fair

The United Methodist Church will hold its annual Fall Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. The event includes a bake sale and a $5 lunch of homemade vegetable soup, bread, pie and a drink. A drawing for a queen-size quilt also will be held.

Event about feeding birds to be held Nov. 20

"Feeding our feathered friends," a family event sponsored by Elk River Farm and Feed and hosted by Yampatika, is from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 20 at Yampatika. Children can make bird feeders to take home. Parents will learn how to attract birds to their feeders, what type of feed to use, how to keep pesky squirrels away and what types of birds to expect. Elk River Farm and Feed will give away door prizes and special coupons, and sign up people for a photo contest hosted by Purina Mills.

Veterans Affairs Office will have new hours Thursday

The Routt County Veterans Affairs Office will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Schubring-Cruse Post 4262 in Steamboat Springs. The special hours at the VFW offer a chance for veterans to learn more about the VFW, American Legion and Routt County Veterans Affairs Office and the services those agencies offer to veterans.

High school presenting 'Little Shop of Horrors'

The Steamboat Springs High School presents "Little Shop of Horrors" at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 to 20, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 20. Tickets go on sale today at Celebrations, All That Jazz, and the Steamboat Springs High School box office. General admission tickets are $10.