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Excerpts from the DeVincentis e-mails
The following are direct quotes from a series of e-mail exchanges between former Strawberry Park Elementary School and current School Board member John DeVincentis and Joby McGowan, a teacher in Mercer Island, Wash., about former Steamboat Springs Superintendent Cyndy Simms.
TV18 Video: Steamboat Today News
Nicole Miller of the Steamboat Pilot & Today provides the morning news, which airs on Steamboat Today between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Steamboat TV18. The top headlines include e-mails reveal an angry side of School Board member John DeVincentis; a car accident leaves a popular ski patrol member in critical condition; and vandals nearly destroy a $700,000 house.
Statement from former chairman of the Parents for Dr. D Committee
Jim Swiggart, who served as the chairman of the Parent for Dr. D. Committee, offered the following response to DeVincentis' e-mails.
Deb Babcock: April flowers in Steamboat
Audrey Enever told me this week the Yampa River Botanic Park is spongy underfoot and not quite ready for viewing, but the gardens along Oak Street are blooming with colorful crocus and daffodils. (Audrey is one of the founders of the Botanic Park and a knowledgeable, talented gardener.)
Sailors roll past Demons
The Glenwood Springs Demons threatened in the first half, but the Steamboat Springs Sailors' speed prevailed in the second.
Baseball dominates against Huskies
When it comes down to it, the Steamboat Springs baseball team had everything it needed in Thursday's doubleheader against Battle Mountain.
Steamboat tennis wins again, remains undefeated
The Steamboat Springs High School girls tennis team remained perfect Thursday evening by downing Fruita Monument, 6-1, in Grand Junction.
Jade Summit hearing moved to July
Despite the objection of city officials, the Steamboat Springs City Council decided to postpone an administrative hearing regarding the future of Jade Summit's liquor license.
Ski patroller hurt in auto wreck
Cody St. John critically injured after colliding with logging truck
For Steamboat Springs ski patroller Dean "Cody" St. John, life was about working hard, playing hard and loving those dearest to him with everything he had.
Walking and talking green
Local architect to lead off green buildings monthly series
A Steamboat Springs architect who is designing and building a home that produces all its own electricity will lead off a new series of monthly events that focus on green buildings.
Underwater education
Aquarium owner teaches kindergartners about oceans
If Gavin Graham's dream of a 600-million gallon aquarium doesn't pan out, he may have a future as a teacher.
The Record for April 4
The Record for April 4.
Area briefs for April 6
Area briefs for April 6.
Tenants trash house
New owner, police looking for 'demo party' hosts
Steamboat Springs resident Jon Wade and his investment partners closed on a $705,000 rental property Tuesday afternoon. The next day, he discovered the four tenants he had inherited had thrown a "demo party" the night before that resulted in what he estimated is in excess of $100,000 in damage.
Ski area construction starts soon
Base improvements begin April 16, go until October
On April 16, one day after the end of the ski season, construction on base-area improvements begins. Construction is scheduled to last from mid-April through October. Initial projects include sewer and water upgrades and the development of 300 feet of roadway on Ski Time Square Drive.
Immigrant aches
High school musical tells universal back-story of many immigrants
The 30 students in Steamboat Springs High School's performance of "Fiddler on the Roof" have recreated the sentiments of a small Russian town in 1909.
Remember when
'50s and '60s dance brings back more than memories
The 1950s and early '60s was a time when American Bandstand was on every TV set, people snuck into drive-in movies and cornfields and sock hops occurred every afternoon at home.
Happy hours
Go ahead. Stop and get a drink after work.
Framing a vision
Five months into business venture, artists are pleased with results
Twenty-six artists came together to open the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat five months ago. Each brought an artistic talent, and each learned something from the strengths of the others.
On scene
When in doubt about how to affix your helmet cam to your helmet, filmmaker Michael Martin suggests using both Velcro and duct tape.
Not just a juggling act
The Gizmo Guys juggle technique, musicality and comedy
Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker both have a phobia of being called on stage when sitting in an audience.
Allison Plean: Not the life it used to be
Did you know going to circus school is just like going to a regular academic university?
