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ELL students struggle with language barrier in tests
Lupe Macias always is up for a challenge, so it should come as no surprise that the Hayden junior, less than one year after moving to the United States from Ecuador, sat down with a pencil and a limited understanding of English to take the ACT test last spring.
More than 70 crafts show up for Cardboard Classic
His reputation preceded him. Jim Fletcher is the mastermind behind such cardboard constructions as a replica gondola car and a replica Hummer. On Saturday, Fletcher was the mastermind behind the replica race car made famous in the box office movie hit "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby."
Steamboat drops two to Glenwood Springs
The Steamboat Springs baseball team is just a hit away.
John F. Russell: A game forgotten
I only had to swing a bat one time to fall in love with baseball.
Tennis finishes 5th in tourney
This was exactly what the Steamboat Springs tennis team needed.
Mustangs dominate against Sailors
Steamboat's girls lacrosse falls hard to No. 3 Colorado Academy
The Steamboat Springs girls lacrosse team got a picture of where they want to eventually be.
Sailors call it a draw against Huskies
This is what you'd expect from the two top soccer teams in the Western Slope League.
DeVincentis issues apology for e-mails
Steamboat Springs School Board member says he will not resign from his seat
Steamboat Springs School Board Member John DeVincentis apologized Saturday morning for a series of e-mails he sent in 2004 and 2005.
Ralph DeYoung: Not coming back
I am sorry to read the Steamboat no longer welcomes the older skiers.
Neil Bergman: Steamboat's loss
I just found out that the Young Senior Season Pass (age 65 to 69) at Steamboat is a thing of the past. The new owners have decided to continue in the tradition of the previous owners and level one more "kick in the teeth" to the long-time Steamboat residents.
Greg Dixson: Dr. D must resign
In the fall of 2002, Strawberry Park Elementary was at risk of losing an effective and dedicated Principal, John DeVincentis, due to strained relationship with Superintendent Cyndy Simms and how she and the board operated under the governance process. Several parents "Parents for Dr. D" joined in support of him to ensure one of two possible outcomes. We wanted to see that either his contract be renewed as principal of Strawberry Park Elementary or that he had a fair package for retirement as compensation for his long-time commitment to the district. We invested considerable time and energy attempting to protect a principal we believed was good for the kids and staff. The end result was that John was able to serve as Principal and retire on his own terms, and Simms was able to accept opportunities elsewhere. At that time, I believed we were doing the right thing for the kids and teachers in the district. Had I known what would transpire later, my personal choice to support John might have steered me in another direction.
David Wilson: Tabloid hit piece
Although I have great respect for the Pilot & Today as a newspaper, I am extremely disappointed that you chose to run the tabloid-like "hit" piece on Dr. D. When he ran for the School Board, he made no secret that he had strong concerns about the administration, including Donna Howell. His riff with the previous superintendent is also old news.
Oak Creek gym offers fun with useful gymnastics skills, safe place to play
When he's not busy "fixing houses, helping people, killing monsters or playing with toy police cars," 4-year-old Travis Rankin's favorite thing to do is jump around.
Jim Gill, Tom Miller-Fruetel, Paula Stephenson, Tom Sharp: Urge resignation
As former elected representatives of our school district, we have, during the past several months, been concerned about the direction of our current school board. Of particular importance is the loss/lack of vision for the greater needs of the District. Issues like the half-cent sales tax, the relocation and transition of Soda Creek Elementary School and its students, our faltering status in the statewide education community and a complete disregard for any long and short term strategic plans that had been put in place are being ignored in deference to long-standing, personal issues with our current and past superintendents.
Mike Johnson: Dr. D is a leader
The books Good to Great and Mind Set both define successful leaders as people who encourage and invite questioning of the direction they and their organizations are headed and through this questioning head off and prevent group think. DeVincentis has, what those books describe as, a growth mindset, which invites questioning, and not a fixed mindset.
Matthew E. Hermes: Venom and anger
As an elected member of the Steamboat Springs Board of Education (1997-2000) I can only react with contempt at the pathological behavior of John DeVincentis in his efforts to discredit the person and reputation of Cyndy Simms.
Paula Cooper Black: Connelly must act
Given the grave situation with the Steamboat School Board and the effects that they are having, and will continue to have on the education of our most precious asset, our children, I have several comments to make.
Our View: DeVincentis should resign
John DeVincentis should resign from the Steamboat Springs School Board for the sake of his constituents, his school district and his community. His Saturday apology was necessary, but it doesn't change the fact that he must go.
Class notes for April 8
Draper to intern at North Carolina State
Jail Report for April 8
Clint Daniel Metzler, 25, Steamboat Springs - DUI (Steamboat Springs Police Department)
The Record for April 6
2:28 a.m. An intoxicated person was reported in the 400 block of Lincoln Avenue.
Kids show learning can be fun
Christian Heritage kindergartners use interactive game to get close with nature
Barbie Do Right did well.
Run and done?
'Boat boaters and weather experts weigh in on early Yampa runoff
Kevin McBride and his hydrologist buddies at the Stormwater Quality Program in Fort Collins used to have a springtime office pool to guess the state rivers' peak runoff days.
Dave Shively: One day in the valley
I always thought spring break trips were overrated. Probably because I never had the "gone wild" experience that I imagined happened at every Senor Frog's foam party from Cancun to Mazatlan. I spent each college break in East Timonium, Md., waiting to play another rainy lacrosse game against another obscure Division III opponent.
Pat Gleason's letter to Denise Connelly
Please allow me a few thoughts on the current crisis facing the school district. As president of the board, your leadership is going to be critical in the next few days.
Statement from Board President Denise Connelly
As president of the Steamboat Springs Board of Education, it is important for me to address the community regarding the situation that has arisen in the past week. I want everyone to know that this unfortunate situation is not being ignored. We are trying to address all aspects of this situation to determine what will be the best course of action for our district and our students.
Community Agriculture Alliance: Greater sage grouse
If you are a landowner and are thinking about chopping brush, think about timing and habitat for the Greater Sage Grouse. Sagebrush is necessary for sage grouse habitat.
Jimmy Westlake: The queen of the night
Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight ...
Joanne Palmer: Dog insanity
Insanity is doing the same thing twice and expecting a different result.
Looking back for April 8
Quick thinking saved man's life
Generally speaking, the snow on the Routt National forest was deeper than average at the close of the month of March, according to reports from the forest office. In fact, only the two scales at the head of Wheeler Creek and the one in Pinkham Creek show a deficiency from average, while the depth on Little Grizzly Creek exceeds the average 31 inches.
Routt County Spotlight: Don Heineman
Age: Older than dirt!
April recognizes importance of early childhood learning
When a child is struggling to walk or struggling to talk, unseen development is going on inside his or her head.
Real estate transactions for March 28 to April 3
Real estate transactions for March 28 to April 3
Nordic Lodge owners convert rooms to suites
The combined Banas and Golaszewski families are pushing forward with their long-term plan to expand and upgrade the Nordic Lodge Motel at Eleventh Street and Lincoln Avenue in downtown Steamboat Springs. They plan to add 2,000 square feet to the motel they've operated for a decade, but no new rooms.
Managing change
New general manager to steer expansion of Steamboat Motors
Jeff Steinke has a big job ahead of him as the new general manager at the Steamboat Motors car dealership. On his desk Thursday was a blueprint for the dealership's eastwardly expansion at its 2310 Lincoln Ave. location.
Business file for April 8
Business File for April 8, 2007.
Record valuation seemingly certain
Building department anticipates construction values to rise in 2007
Routt County and Steamboat Springs flirted with a new record for construction valuation in 2006 but never put it over the top. But Chief Building Department Official Carl Dunham says a record is more certain in 2007.
