Lea Treanor: For all-day kindergarten
I wanted to respond to the article in the Steamboat Today regarding the full-day kindergarten program that Superintendent Brad Meeks is recommending be paid for by the Fund Board and available to all kids no matter what their socioeconomic status.
Jennifer Schubert-Akin: Setting it straight
I would like to take this opportunity to address some of the concerns expressed by fellow citizens in recent letters to the editor regarding The Steamboat Institute.
Barb Parnell: A lunchtime yardstick
Beginning in July 2013, all schools will be required to offer a more nutritious array of foods for students.
Steve Lewis: Is fracking safe?
Fears have merit if they are connected with vulnerability, and let’s face it, U.S residents who live near fracking operations have every right to feel defenseless.
Sue Beauregard Rife: Thanks for Howelsen
Good, old-fashioned, down-home skiing still exists, and our family feels so fortunate to continue to experience it.
David M. Goldberg: Nonpartisan, really?
Steven Hofman’s recent letter (“On enrichment,“ Feb. 2 Steamboat Today) claims that the Steamboat Institute is a nonpartisan organization. A perusal of the Steamboat Institute’s website would dispel that myth rather quickly.
Our View: All-day kindergarten worthy of funding
Funding a full-day kindergarten program for Steamboat students would be an excellent use of Steamboat Springs Education Fund dollars.
Chuck Abbott: Quacks like a duck
Accolades to Ken Collins for his letter to the editor in the Jan. 31 Steamboat Today stating what must be on the minds of many Steamboat Springs residents: Why would anyone want to bring Ann Coulter, who can only spew vitriolic venom, to speak here?
Our View: Pay freeze has long-term impact
As it enters the fourth year of employee furloughs and pay freezes, the city must be wary of the long-term impact staff compensation issues can have.
South Routt Medical Health Service District board of directors: Attention needed
The boards of the South Routt Medical Health Service District and the Northwest Dental Coalition would like to announce the creation of a collaborative agreement that brings the availability of low-cost dental services to Routt County residents.
Bob and Cheryl Easter: Indebted to Steamboat
We are indebted to many in Steamboat Springs who were involved in our son’s rescue and preliminary treatment before transport to Denver.
Ben Beall: The missing piece
The Board of Commissioners is the only entity that has the responsibility of ensuring that oil and gas development here is compatible with existing master plans, area plans, community plans and land-use regulations. It is with much frustration that residents see the present effort as unsuccessful.
Steven Hofman: On enrichment
Ken Collins’ letter about columnist Ann Coulter’s upcoming speaking appearance in Steamboat Springs contains several incorrect and dubious assertions.
Bob De Vries: Common courtesies
Getting out of the post office parking lot can be a real hassle almost any time of the day. I would like to thank those drivers who stopped for a few seconds and let me drive out onto Third Street.
Paul Hughes: The rest of the story
Your Question of the Week for last week asked if changes should be made to Steamboat Springs’ tax structure. The result: 54 percent said yes, while only 32 percent said no.
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