Stories for July 13, 2006

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Cultivate flowers of the wild

Creating a wildflower garden in your backyard

Of all the hiking trails in the area, the one on Rabbit Ears Pass is the most colorful and diverse I've found in terms of the wildflowers that grow there. In a single field, you'll find spires of bright red Indian Paintbrush surrounded by the blues of lupine, yellows of sunflowers, white yarrow and delicate pink-veined Richardson's geranium.

Seminars touch timely issues

Speakers series begins July 20 with immigration discussion

The speakers in this year's Seminars at Steamboat lineup will discuss timely, controversial topics and give audience members the chance to ask questions and discuss points.

Mobile home causes spate

Neighbors concerned about illegal trailer move, decision stays

Several residents turned out Thursday night to address how the Oak Creek Town Board handled the recent move of a mobile home.

Talking about weather not dull for this group

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration program meets in Steamboat

Some of the nation's top climate scientists -- and a few just beginning their careers -- have spent the week in Steamboat Springs networking and sharing expertise.

Transitions and tribulations

Perry-Mansfield students express difficult subjects

The cast of the musical revue "Hymn to Her" calls John Tedeschi, its writer and director, an "honorary girl."

One Steamboat Place on hold

The developers for One Steamboat Place will have another chance to turn their project around.

At 'the top of the pile'

City manager excited about Steamboat position

Sometimes the little changes are the hardest to get used to.

Dirt therapy

Locals show off their beautiful gardens on tour

Lynne Masters aspires to have her garden included in the High Country Garden Tour in 2010.

Winds of opportunity

Manasse is grateful for everything his career has afforded him

Clarinetist Jon Manasse either walks or flies to work.

Junior golf in midst of boom

Nina Krats has been busy this summer.

Dancing with horses

Perry-Mansfield and Equus Projects join to present a multi-species piece

The way you train a horse to dance is the same way you raise a child.

Man arrested after leaving accident scene

A 26-year-old Oak Creek man was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of leaving the scene of an accident after crashing his pickup.

Big finish in U-10 Little League championship

Steamboat steals home, wins District

Going into the final sixth inning of Thursday's deciding game of the District 3 Little League Championships in Breckenridge, the situation looked grim for the Steamboat all-star team of 9- and 10-year-olds. After trailing the entire game, down 7-3 against Eagle-Vail, a team they had traded games with over the tournament, coach Stace Toye said "the nine-year-olds came up huge," ensuring that the ride back was not plagued with regrets of what could have been.

On scene for July 14

Free concert/Rainbow Gathering

Junior League, big play

Steamboat U-14 all-star baseball team wins district finals, looks to state title

Routt County's 13- to 14-year-old baseball all-stars will have a shot at a state title next weekend.

Music Calendar for July 14

Thinking outside the shutter box

Workshop challenges the creative process of digital photographers

Rita Bradley came to Steamboat Springs from Houston, Texas, to improve her digital photography skills during a six-day workshop. Her camera malfunctioned on her way up the gondola. But it wasn't all bad news.

Rising star stays grounded

With a promising singing career ahead, Milman keeps things in perspective

Russian-born jazz singer Sophie Milman was stopped at customs in Canada on her recent tour. Custom officials did not believe that she hadn't spent more than $200 on shoes in the United States.