Stories for April 18, 2007

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Gleason: I'm the source

Former School Board member gave e-mails to newspaper

Former School Board member Pat Gleason said Wednesday he is the source of e-mails anonymously dropped off at the Pilot & Today. The series of e-mails were written between School Board member John DeVincentis and a teacher in Mercer Island, Wash., between August 2004 and May 2005, while DeVincentis was in his final year as principal at Strawberry Park Elementary School. The e-mails were highly critical of Cyndy Simms, a former Steamboat superintendent and the current superintendent in Mercer Island.

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TV18 Video: Steamboat Today News

Alexis DeLaCruz 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 John DeVincentis meeting with constituents; Girl Scout sending cookies to Iraq; and Steamboat Springs' baseball game against Moffat County.

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No easy solution

City Council gets an earful on housing policies, tables revisions

Creating a one-size-fits-all affordable housing policy may be an impossible task for the Steamboat Springs City Council. After several hours of discussion Tuesday night, and after hearing extensive public comment from business owners, developers, homeowners and community representatives, the City Council tabled any action on proposed revisions to the city's inclusionary zoning ordinance, which regulates how the city provides and funds affordable housing.

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DeVincentis: I am not that person

School Board member says he is not same as three years ago

The easy thing would have been to resign. Instead, embattled Steamboat Springs School Board member John DeVincentis stood his ground, apologized for a series of harsh e-mails he sent about a former school district administrator three years ago and said he is willing to talk "face to face" with any community member interested in hearing the "real deal."

Scouts send troops cookies

Local Troop 311 gets philanthropic with its leftover treats

Some people opt to eat leftover Girl Scout cookies. Katie Guptill got more creative - and philanthropic.

Errors lead to loss

Steamboat Sailors fall to rival Moffat County Bulldogs, 16-3

When a single passed ball allows two runners to score it does not bode well for your defense.

SSWSC finishes strong

Snowboarders have solid rides at junior worlds

Jon Casson thought a hectic travel schedule might have taken its toll on some of his riders. The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club snowboard program director traveled with athletes straight from the USASA Nationals in Northstar, Calif., to the 2007 FIS Snowboard Junior World Championships, April 11 to 13, in Bad Gastein, Austria.

North Routt icon Rilla Wiggins dies at 89

A longtime reporter of summer happenings in Hahn's Peak passed away Saturday evening at the Sandrock Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Craig, where she had been staying for the past four months.

Mike Lawrence: War's impacts reach far

While watching President Bush's brief address Monday following the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech, I had to wonder about the substance behind the president's promises.

The Record for April 16

The Record for April 16, 2007.

News briefs for April 18

Tickets are on sale for Cabaret 2007, an Arts Council fundraiser and local comedy revue. This year's theme is "The Times Are A-Changin'" and will be held May 17 to 19 at Steamboat Mountain Theater.

Bonnie S. Roesink: Support valued

I want to express my sincere appreciation to all of those who supported me during the recall petition drive. My strength came from my family, all of my employees, friends, church and all of the other district attorneys in Colorado.

Ken Brenner: Just say 'no' to water plan

There will be a presentation at 6 p.m. today in Craig at the Holiday Inn. The presentation is by the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District to the Yampa/White Roundtable.

Our View: Fixing the education fund

At Issue: Gov. Bill Ritter's plan to stabilize public education fund

Gov. Bill Ritter is to be commended for trying to address anticipated shortfalls in the state's Education Fund.

Leadership Steamboat: Recreation needs offer opportunities for partnerships

With Steamboat's ample resources, creative minds and talented people, there are many opportunities for partnerships to leverage impact. One issue that could be addressed through partnering is recreation needs. Such collaboration could address where to locate recreation facilities and how to provide identified program priorities.

A night to remember, honor

Future, past wrapped up in Winter Sports Club's awards night

It's the one night of the year the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club sets aside to remember the people who have left a lasting impression on the club, and to honor those who might.