The Steamboat Pilot & Today

Posted on June 30 at 11:17 p.m.
On Father-son duo prepare for city’s largest fireworks show

Ah yes!
Thanks Scott! I've enjoyed the fire works here for 26 years! The 4th is my favorite holiday! To all our troops, vets and their families from past to present, Thank You! And to my fellow brothers in arms, a big ooh-rah Semper-Fi! Have a good evening.

Posted on June 27 at 8:49 a.m.
On Our View: Ride a bike; obey the laws

In a day and age where population in Steamboat has increased along with visitors, I believe it is important to keep your cool when driving or riding. You never know when the guy or gal on the bike or in the car you flip off in anger will be your doctor, judge, lawyer, teacher, neighbor or minister that you offend! It's a small town! It's tough! Enough of the whining already! Have a good day!

Posted on June 27 at 8:12 a.m.
On Middle school to gain officer

coloradobu,
I see you greet this subject with cynicism and sarcasm today. Even our middle school has had enough issues that required a police presence. It is my opinion that a police presence does not necessarily deter things; it makes it convenient for the schools when things do happen. It also makes it easier for S.O. response however, that comes with a price! It's my opinion, that the schools maybe receiving a taxpayer security service that may not totally be warranted on the statistical need as of current. I don't disagree with the fact that a police presence may have a larger impact on kids of that age, I just hope that the program they initiate will encourage the students and encourage positive behavior and not be abused by the students or the district. In a day and age where family situations are more complex and the domestic law has greater impact, this may be a benefit effort for all! It is my hope that the program is developed for "all" students, staff, parents, police, administration and not used as manipulative tool for control by any that I've listed. Have a good day!

Posted on June 25 at 9:29 p.m.
On Our View: Ride a bike; obey the laws

bluntman= short cigar=type of "big" marijuana joint. Dude, have we been smoking too may blunts today? Chill out! LOL! Bikes rule! Especially the ones with motors! A fully suspended titanium Moots Mt bike is a nice ride as well! Have a good day!

Posted on June 25 at 9:15 p.m.
On Administrator raises approved

autumn,
Yeah, I'm glad I'm not involved at this time! Have a good evening.

Posted on June 25 at 5:45 a.m.
On Administrator raises approved

jezzy,
You sound a lot like a former administrator I know! I don't believe there was any mention of deservedness here. Are you carrying a complex from your tenure?

autumn,
Administrators receive a gas stipend whether they use it or not. Sure, others are reimburse for school functions, others are not! Market analysis is not always followed in school district negotiations however, it sounds good! Meaning, some receive more than market, some receive less. And by the way, I do know a lot because I am highly involved, just not an employee. Almost ran for the board once! Have a good day!

Posted on June 24 at 5:07 a.m.
On Administrator raises approved

It is no surprise to me that a 3% increase was awarded to the administration salary. I believe Dr D's argument was fair because, the administration receives "all" their insurance premiums paid fully for family and stipends for gasoline! A 3% raise to an administrators pay is different from a teachers pay and a huge difference to support staff! The inequity is unbelievable! 3% does not seem like much however, I guess it is just which receiving end in where your job title places you on that percentage which does! Teachers pay their portion of insurance premiums and so does the support staff. Now we can see why the district has no support staff to clean the schools or drive busses! Retain and attract! That is a joke and an understatement! Ask the people, who do the jobs, you’ll see a much different story! I know, I have. Have a good day!

Posted on June 23 at 4:45 a.m.
On Steamboat Springs officials take action after fire in apartment

Ted_Bell,
Thanks for the reminder of typos! Deceased! I believe that their is no reference made to a personal problem, nor was one insinuated. Have a good day!

Posted on June 22 at 2:41 p.m.
On Steamboat Springs officials take action after fire in apartment

foodchain,
As usual, we read your sultry commentary in wonder of where the intelligence was contrived! To attack a misfortuned diseased persons integrity with the masquerade of artificial intelligence of the subject, is like shooting a dead man in the back and taking merit for a heroic task! Please! You have no respect, as you have exhibited in many of your blogs! Could you please spare us the thankless bullsh!t you spew and take heart! Sometimes it's funny to see how you can pull peoples chain but yet, it's so senseless and most times it's rude! Today you produced a new low, thanks!

All,
It is my opinion that the owners may be liable and negligent of wrongful death. Code does exist for rental property or space. It sounds to me like this was an illegal tenancy. Maybe the tenant agreed to it however, I feel it is the landlord’s responsibility to rent under code conditions, not the tenant. It sounds to me like this may have been an illegal space for rent. In a time when things are tough and affordable housing is scarce, we find people doing all kinds of things to live here. Whether they live in cars, tents, stow rooms, campers, or even hidden in public bathrooms, our problem is now front page news and we have an accidental death to prove it. I do not see this situation getting any better for the foreseeable future! My condolences go out to Mr. Engles family and the Gerbers for such an unfortunate accident. Maybe something positive can come out of this negative situation and Mr Engles death will not be in vein. Have a good day!

Posted on June 21 at 9:49 a.m.
On Lodwick plans comeback

Todd,
It's hard to believe you are 31, time flies. Do what you must to get what you want and leave those who have little faith in you behind. Go show the world we are the USA and you're never too old! We still are a nation of a few good men! God speed! Have a good day!