The Last Stand
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On Would attracting big box retail stores be good for Steamboat Springs residents?
March 21, 2008 at 4:08 p.m.
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I wish nothing more, than to see Steamboat the way it was in 77 when I first came here. But the fact of the matter is, the middle income American that keeps the infrastructure of our great town running could use a break from the Steamboat prices. If you like it the way it is, then you cannot complain about the influx of non english speaking people who take the jobs that employers need to fill. We have to make living easier for lower to middle class American's, so they can afford to live here…and therefore work here…and therefore keep our town alive.
To make it a little easier to swallow, maybe you should buy stock in Super Target or Super Wal Mart. Sooner or later, one of them will come to town.
On Would attracting big box retail stores be good for Steamboat Springs residents?
March 21, 2008 at 12:35 p.m.
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hubiem…
You have a lot of responses but no answers.
I think you're stuck in defensive mode. Right now, everyone who works on the west side and downtown have to travel thru town to the east side to shop. Putting a superstore on the west side would take a significant amount of those people (who are headed west) out of downtown. Yes some people from the east would commute, but they have the opportunity to stop at several stores on their side of town first.
Do you not realize the majority of people who commute to work in Steamboat live west of Steamboat, not east. The people who live east already have multiple choices to shop at and are not going out of thier way, so they are not an issue. There is no major traffic jam heading east out of Steamboat.
People who live out west have no where to stop to grab dinner items or whatever they may need. Of course a lot of those commuters would stop to grab things or to grocery shop. Not sure what your arguement is on why they wouldn't?
I hate to inform you, the people who live west dread going thru downtown to City Market or Safeway at 5pm. You say they are already stopping on the east. I am referring to the commuters who go west, which is the majority. Not all of them come from the east side of town. When someone comes from the west, goes east to shop and then west again…that's 2 trips per car that wouldn't need to be going thru town, if there was a large store on the west side of town.
And yes, of course people who shop for a large family will go to a store with cheaper prices. Just ask any mother of 4.
One last thing; everyone has to shop on the east side of town now. Have you been west at 5pm? There is an extreme traffic jam. Wouldn't it be logical to think that what we have isn't working with the growing population? Maybe it's time for some ammenities out west.
On Would attracting big box retail stores be good for Steamboat Springs residents?
March 20, 2008 at 10:54 a.m.
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I try to shop Steamboat, but let's face it… prices are outrageous. Even the supermarket prices are getting to be crazy. I am for a Super Target because they have superior items to Wal Mart's. If we put a store with food on the West side of town, a lot of those commutors (that slow traffic down at 5pm) would stop and shop for 1/2- 1 hour. Those people would not have to travel back to the east side of town to grocery shop, which pulls a lot of extra traffic out of downtown as well. That would drastically help the traffic flow heading west, spread out over a longer period of time. Infrastructure is important but how it's implemented needs addressed still. I vote for an overpass system at Hwy 40 and Elk River Road that keeps traffic flowing and provides easy access to a Super Target.
On Hayden School Board balks at adding baseball as school sport
November 20, 2007 at 8:43 a.m.
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Isn't getting students passionate about athletics and team sports something adults are supposed to support? Would we rather our students be lazy and join the nation wide obesity epidemic? When a group of students decides to be this involved and motivated about something, why can't the school board get behind them instead of infront of them? There was a list of middle school kids that said they would participate in highschool baseball that was very long, proving this program has a ton of interest already. It's a sad situation especially for the juniors and seniors that wanted this so badly. Thumbs down to Hayden School Board! Thumbs up to all the supporters that are paving the way for the younger generations!
On First-round challenge for Hayden
November 2, 2007 at 8:19 a.m.
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Go Tigers!
On Do you think the improvements to Steamboat Ski Area and the base will be completed in time for opening day Nov. 21?
October 17, 2007 at 12:18 p.m.
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I wonder why they wait until a month before the snow flies to hire subcontractors and get people started on the many jobs that are going on up there? Now it's left up to the subs to get it done in time, while the higher ups are on vacation. As far as the dirtwork, they had an opportunity to have somone else moving all the dirt with larger equipment, but didn't take it because of a budget. Hope everyone has their mud skis ready. Looks like poor planning to me.
On Water order still in effect
September 13, 2007 at 8:46 a.m.
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There were residences that never received the reverse 911 call, never saw the news and still never received any fliers, that were in the affected area. I think the City's plan for warning residents, needs some restructuring. I can't help but wonder what would've happened if this had been a more serious water contamination?
On On the Record for Aug. 4
August 6, 2007 at 5:14 p.m.
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I witnessed the rescue of a teenage boy on Saturday, from Fish Creek Falls. I was told he'd climbed up and fallen 40-50 ft. when he lost his footing. I witness the Fire Rescue team string all their ropes up and rescue the boy. I was told he was okay. I just wanted to give props to the Fire and Rescue team, since they weren't mentioned at all, even in the blotter. They did exactly what they've trained to do in that area, and it was definetly worth mentioning. Great job guys and gals!
On Driver hits semi head-on
February 20, 2007 at 8:01 a.m.
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I was following a semi up to the accident, and he could not easily stop. He fishtailed back and forth at least 6 times, until finally stoppping. I called the Steamboat Sherrif dept. to ask that the stopped traffic be better marked with a patrol car. The person I talked to, was rude and extremely defensive. I was just trying to avoid more accidents, due to poor visibility in the blowing snow.
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On Carpenter Ranch to Costa Rica
April 8, 2008 at 8:57 a.m.
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Way to go Meghan!!!! Keep up the great work! What a place our world would be with more young people like you!