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School Board holds public hearings today

Craig — The Moffat County School Board is scheduled to hold public hearings for proposed policies and regulations at its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. today at the Moffat County School District administration building, 775 Yampa Ave. Hearings allow the public to give input on the proposed rules before the School Board votes on them. Policies and regulations address the following issues:

• Including a second full-time technology coordinator to School District administration.

• Allotting employee benefits management to district finance director Mark Rydberg.

• Authorizing the School District to forgo bidding contracted services, supplies, materials and equipment purchases under $20,000.

• Authorizing the superintendent to approve change orders for less than $50,000. Change orders exceeding $50,000 will require School Board approval. The regulation will expire upon completion projects included in the School District's bond program.

• School District rules and procedures for open enrollment and school choice.

For more information, call 824-3268.

Mike Horn joins Bank of Colorado

The Bank of Colorado announced the addition of Mike Horn as vice president of credit administration. Horn has 25 years experience in the banking industry. He graduated from Iowa Central Community College and the Stonier Graduate School of Banking.

Mike can be reached at 824-9421. Visit www.bankofcolorado.com for all Bank of Colorado locations across the state.

Quit kits available at VNA offices

Tobacco-free quit kits for smokers and chewers are available at the VNA offices in Steamboat Springs, 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101, and in Craig, 745 Russell Street.

The kits promote the Colorado QuitLine and free support from a trained coach who guides and supports individuals through the quitting process. Research shows people are seven times more likely to end a tobacco habit with the QUITLINE than if trying to quit on his or her own.

Four weeks of free nicotine patches are available. Nicotine gum also is available.

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669). For more information, call the VNA at 871-7664.

Celebrating 10th Colorado Cares Day

On Tuesday, Gov. Bill Ritter announced that the 10th annual Colorado Cares Day will take place July 26. Community service projects will take place in locations throughout Colorado.

Colorado Cares Day will be on the day before Colorado Statehood day and promotes the Governor's "Colorado Promise."

"Fulfilling the Colorado Promise happens in many ways, shapes and forms, and there is no better way for us to mark statehood than by participating in volunteer community activities," Gov. Ritter said in a news release.

Colorado Cares Day is a statewide day of service that promotes the enrichment of communities through volunteer action. Coloradans are all encouraged to take part in Colorado's statewide event.

The great strength of Colorado is found in the hearts and souls of its residents. Volunteering at community service projects is a vital part of what makes Colorado a great place to live.

"Through outreach and service, we not only raise awareness about community needs, but we better serve our fellow Coloradoans by aiding in their projects," the governor said in the release.

Last year's Colorado Cares Day saw Gov. Ritter and Lt. Gov. Barbara O'Brien get involved in service projects such as cleaning up Cherry Creek State Park and restoring the washed out road at Gore Range Trail. In all, there were 38 service projects that took place across the state.

This year's event is expected to surpass the previous years' as the state celebrates the 10th anniversary of the day. Projects are being planned in counties and cities throughout the Front Range and mountain communities, and record turn out is expected.

For information about Colorado Cares Day 2008, volunteer activities or project sites contact the Governor's Commission on Community Service at (303) 866-6426 or visit www.colorado.gov/coloradocares/.

Christian school open for enrollment

Eagle's Wings Christian School currently is accepting enrollment for the 2008-09 school year. One-year tuition for half-day kindergarten costs $2,000 per child. Full-year tuition for all other students costs $2,500 for the first child enrolled. Price deductions will offered for each child enrolled up to four children. Registration costs $100. Book fees are $150 for kindergarten students, $200 for first- through eighth-grade students and $200 for high school students. To enroll or for more information, call 824-4268 or 824-6152.

School officials also are looking for facility to house the school. Anyone interested in renting a building to the school should call 824-4268 or 824-6152.