Stories for July 30, 2009

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Culinary art comes to K. Saari Gallery

Kimberly Saari teams up with bistro c.v. to present new work, new wine

For an art show that will share an opening reception time with the Stroll of Steamboat Grand Tasting, mixed-media artist Rob Williams kept red, whites and roses in mind.

Frank Ruppel tears up Junior Olympics in Fort Collins

At this point in his season, nerves are never the biggest problem for Frank Ruppel. The 10-year-old local swimmer admits the first meet of the season might carry some nerves, but after that, it's all excitement.

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Dixson family rides to benefit The Children's Hospital

When Dane Dixson crashed on Howelsen Hill in January of 2006, the reality of head trauma set in for the Dixson family.

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Frank Ruppel tears up Junior Olympics in Fort Collins

At this point in his season, nerves are never the biggest problem for Frank Ruppel. The 10-year-old local swimmer admits the first meet of the season might carry some nerves, but after that, it's all excitement.

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Brent Boyer: A story that impacts us all

On Friday, the Pilot & Today will unveil Part 1 of a five-part series titled "House of Cards: The rise and fall of Routt County's real estate economy." Staff members have spent the past couple of months reporting this in-depth look at the buildup and fallout of the real estate-driven economy.

The Record for July 28

12:02 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department and Colorado Division of Wildlife officers were called to a report of a bear in the 1300 block of Morgan Court.

Steamboat briefs: Steamboat Wine Festival in need of volunteers

The Steamboat Wine Festival is still in need of a few volunteers for the Friday Stroll on July 31 and the Grand Tasting on Aug. 1. The wine festival benefits the local adaptive ski program, S.T.A.R.S. Volunteers who work a four-hour shift earn a free festival ticket for Friday or Saturday. For more information, e-mail laurievp@springsips.com.

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Culinary art comes to K. Saari Gallery

Kimberly Saari teams up with bistro c.v. to present new work, new wine

For an art show that will share an opening reception time with the Stroll of Steamboat Grand Tasting, mixed-media artist Rob Williams kept red, whites and roses in mind.

All Arts Festival ready for debut

Inaugural event features local, national talent in range of media

Almost 40 performances, workshops and demonstrations are on schedule for the inaugural Steamboat All Arts Festival. Molly Killien, spokeswoman for the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, described the festival as the "newest and most collaborative event in Steamboat Springs."

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Oak Street residence added to Steamboat's historic register

A modest 1 1/2 story home at 634 Oak St. is among Steamboat Springs' oldest and most rare structures. The Bourguin House, already on the Routt County Register of Historic Places, has been deemed worthy of addition to the Steamboat Springs Register.

Iowa State University removes Aigner video

Community Alliance organizer: Video wasn't meant for public

Iowa State University has removed a video from its Web site featuring Community Alliance of the Yampa Valley organizer Steve Aigner, who is a professor emeritus in the school's Department of Sociology. A university official said the video was removed at Aigner's request.

Grant unfreezes 1 Steamboat Springs Police Department position

The Steamboat Springs Police Department will have one more patrol officer on the streets in the next couple of months, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's COPS Grant program.

County officer details health care options for veterans

If local veterans are anything like Mike Condie, the discharge presentation they got before concluding a tour of military service likely went in one ear and out the other.

Fire Management Unit: Fire spreads to 1,330 acres near Rangely

A fire near Rangely had been limited Wednesday morning to "creeping and smoldering," the Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit reported. However, afternoon winds of as fast as 30 miles per hour helped cause the fire to pick up "significantly," and grow to span about 1,330 acres of Bureau of Land Management property, according to the FMU.

Adult League Softball: Mens "A" League for July 29

Wednesday's games

Youth League Lacrosse for July 30

Steamboat Youth Lacrosse 2009 Summer League

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Texan takes Cowboy Shootout title

Houston golfer shoots past field in local tournament

For the second time in three years, Houston resident Chris Lauinger has lassoed the title in the Cowboy Shootout junior golf tournament. Lauinger shot a 71 to lead the field in the 16- to 18-year-old division.