Stories for March 20, 2008

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Closing day events get boost

New 'Springalicious' festival includes Splashdown contest

Closing day is earlier, Cardboard Classic is smaller and music acts remain for the Steamboat Ski Area's final weekend of the 2007-08 season.

Eagle County hires Smyser

Steamboat's interim superintendent to lead Vail-area district

Two of Steamboat Springs' top rivals on high school athletic fields scooped the Sailors in the search for a superintendent.

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Hayden hires new superintendent

Tennessee principal Greg Rockhold to replace retiring Superintendent Mike Luppes

The Hayden School District has chosen Tennessee principal Greg Rockhold to replace retiring Superintendent Mike Luppes.

Smith focused at nationals

Local biathlete hoping his work on shooting pays off

Steamboat Springs skier Marty Smith said he hopes to close his first full biathlon season with a bang - or, more accurately, the thud of another on-target round.

Spillane jumps to national title in Park City

On Wednesday afternoon, Steamboat Springs' Johnny Spillane let the pressures of a long World Cup season melt away in the gentle, rolling waters of the Yampa River.

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Safety task force formed

Group aimed at coordinating preparedness plans for schools

A new school safety task force aimed at coordinating preparedness plans for Routt County was formed Tuesday at a roundtable with school and law enforcement officials and the Routt County Board of Commissioners.

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Eagle County hires Smyser

Steamboat's interim superintendent to lead Vail-area district

Two of Steamboat Springs' top rivals on high school athletic fields scooped the Sailors in the search for a superintendent.

Steamboat briefs for March 20

Integrated Community, Colorado Mountain College and Steamboat Springs High School are seeking donations of international food for the International Food Festival, from 6 to 8 p.m. March 27 at the high school.

The Record for March 18

12:10 a.m. A Steamboat Springs man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license during a traffic stop on Steamboat Boulevard.

Man accused of sexual assault

Resident arrested on suspicion of attacking 14-year-old

The Steamboat Springs Police Department arrested a 26-year-old Steamboat Springs man Friday on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl March 13 in his apartment at a local housing complex.

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Closing day events get boost

New 'Springalicious' festival includes Splashdown contest

Closing day is earlier, Cardboard Classic is smaller and music acts remain for the Steamboat Ski Area's final weekend of the 2007-08 season.

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Steamboat boys basketball places five on Western Slope All-League team

All five starters on the Steamboat Springs boys basketball team were named to the Western Slope All-League team, including senior Michael Vandahl who was named the league's Player of the Year.

Knezevich's renewal uncertain

School Board to address principal's future employment Monday

The contract of Steamboat Springs High School Principal Mike Knezevich might not be renewed for the next school year.

Brent Boyer: From the newsstand to the laptop

The numbers don't lie. Online newspaper readership is increasing across the country, and that's certainly the case here in Routt County.

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Need a lift?

American Cancer Society seeks volunteers to drive cancer patients to treatments

Asking for help sometimes isn't easy, said Judy Morehouse, American Cancer Society quality of life manager.