Stories for February 24, 2009

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School Board rules on class-size policy

Staffing levels, program offerings and budget play into debate

Superintendent Shalee Cunningham retained control of the Steamboat Springs School District's class-size policy after a 3-2 School Board vote Monday.

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State senator keeps Rifle prison open to protect local economy

Sen. Al White, R-Hayden, fought Gov. Bill Ritter's plan to close theRifle Corrections Center and transfer its employees as part of a strategy to cut into the state's deficit.

The Record for Feb. 22

Sunday, Feb. 22

Steamboat Briefs: SSYHA is looking to fill roles on board of directors

The Steamboat Springs Youth Hockey Association is looking for parents interested in serving on the board of directors for the 2009-10 season.

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Jimmy Westlake: Comet Lulin a strange visitor

Comet C/2007 N3, better known as Comet Lulin, is zooming past the Earth this week on its whirlwind tour of the inner solar system.

Hayden groups to share ideas

Town Board, economic development panel to discuss incentives

The Town Board of Trustees and the Hayden Economic Development Commission will have a joint meeting in the place of the regular trustee meeting. The groups plan to address the possibility of giving businesses incentives to operate in Hayden.

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Library offers Web tools

Programs teach languages, allow genealogical searches

Bud Werner Memorial Library has added free online tools for language enthusiasts and genealogy buffs. Library members can access Mango Languages and Digital Sanborn Maps from anywhere, and Ancestry Library Edition is available at the library.

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Tom Ross: Women ski jumpers deserve Olympic shot

Can you distinguish between world champion skiers Lindsey Vonn and Lindsey Van? If you consider yourself a follower of the U.S. Ski Team, it's high time you got the two women sorted out.

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School Board rules on class-size policy

Staffing levels, program offerings and budget play into debate

Superintendent Shalee Cunningham retained control of the Steamboat Springs School District's class-size policy after a 3-2 School Board vote Monday.

Regional officials debate economic strategies

Education, cellular and broadband improvements discussed at joint meeting

Faster Internet connections, the creation of technical education programs and increased availability of 3G cellular phone service will be explored as part of a regional economic strategic plan for the Yampa Valley.