Stories for March 22, 2010

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Tyler Johnson is back on his new feet

Tyler lost his feet and part of one hand after contracting meningitis in June 2008. The boy who is going on 12, is now running, playing and being a typical child, which doctors say is the best form of physical therapy.

Loggers Lane treasurer admits to crime, avoids charges

As the president of the Loggers Lane Owners’ Asso­ciation pulled into the bank to move money in the group’s account to a long-term fund, he found the group’s treasurer waiting for him. Don’t go in there, she said. The money isn’t there. She had taken it, in bits and pieces, during the past year and a half.

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Steamboat high school takes new approach to CSAPs

Activities designed for juniors, seniors to reduce tests’ stress on teachers

CSAP test week typically brings chaos at Steamboat Springs High School, Instruc­tional Support Specialist Kim Mayer said. Mayer hopes this year will be a little calmer. She said all teachers, with the exception of those who teach Advanced Placement classes, would help administer the tests, even those whose students aren’t testing.

The Record for March 20, 2010

Saturday, March 20

Steamboat Briefs: Celebration of life planned for Jenna Gruben-Morrill

A celebration of life for Jenna Gruben-Morrill is from 4 to 7 p.m. May 22 at Olympian Hall and Howelsen Hill. More details will be provided as they become available.

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Luke Graham: I swear, I passed 3rd grade

Maybe the best thing about NCAA basketball tournaments is that every one of you has a chance to pick the winners. It’s been said time and again that any person, including children, can win a bracket. To prove this, I challenged Rebecca Dybas’ Soda Creek Elementary School third-grade class to a bracket challenge.

Steamboat parking, paving input sought

Meetings this week seek feeback from public about projects

Downtown businesses are bracing for the Colorado De­­part­ment of Transportation’s massive re-paving project by Scott Contracting. Business owners also have been talking about downtown parking issues, which the Steamboat Springs City Council is scheduled to next address April 6.

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Loggers Lane treasurer admits to crime, avoids charges

As the president of the Loggers Lane Owners’ Asso­ciation pulled into the bank to move money in the group’s account to a long-term fund, he found the group’s treasurer waiting for him. Don’t go in there, she said. The money isn’t there. She had taken it, in bits and pieces, during the past year and a half.

Monday Medical: Strategies to reduce stress

Researchers agree that a limited amount of stress is an important component of a healthy, happy, productive life. However, too much stress can negatively affect your relationships, job performance and your health. Here are 10 strategies to help you successfully manage stress.

County Agenda for March 22 and 23

County Agenda for March 22 and 23

Aging Well: Diabetes workshop begins Tuesday in Steamboat

Jim Pitzer, of Yampa, has had diabetes for about 15 years. In that time, he has gathered a lot of information and advice about managing his condition. o it was mostly curiosity that brought him to the first of six classes aimed at helping individuals with diabetes better manage their symptoms and make healthier choices.