If you own property in a resort community...one that has shifted from primarily ranching to primarily second home owners....you will see that shift in your property value/taxes. DUH!!!
Those of you that are here for the "duration" and are of mature age (as myself)....must have started out here and have seen the shift I refer to. My husband's grand father, father and now himself were all born and raised here. We own property...agricultural. It's not a huge parcel, but we do hay it each year. Lucky for us, we get the tax break for doing so. Have you checked into the Senior Exemption or any other programs?
We (especially my husband's family) have seen Stbt grow. We aren't particularly happy with all the developers coming in and taking over....but we aren't surprised. Living near a world class resort will eventually become developed...overcome by the weathly and increase the property values (and taxes).
It is what it is..... If you want the small town....you need to move to a small town....preferrably not near a world class resort.
Can you offer up a suggestion on how our State should change? Or do you just want to whine? I understand your whine, but to be productive....we all need to "think" and try to make a change.
The property values are determined from actual sales that have occurred in our county...including sales of properties formerly owned by the ol' timers that have been here for 100 years. The ol' timers aren't selling their land for pennies....they too are asking...and receiving millions for their property....thus increasing the market value. The rest of the nation may see a decline, but the Routt County real estate is still hanging in there. Maybe not as aggressive as it has been, but it's definitely not in a declining market.
Jaded and Corduroy - Well said!! I completely agree with you. I know parents pay to have their child in all day kindergarten in Hayden. I don't know about South Routt. I have not spoken to one parent that feels it should be free. We all are willing to help offset the cost.
My child is in a pre-k program right now. I pay for this as well. My child is learning so much and enjoys the teachers and friends, learning the structure of a school day, sharing, listening, interacting. I went to all day Kindergarten. My mother didn't work either. The parents I have spoken to aren't looking for babysitters, they are looking for a productive program for their 5-6 year olds. A first step into the world of education. I think it is time for Steamboat Schools to implement this program. The children will benefit tremendously!!
I would like to see all day kindergarten. Half day is not really "half day"...it's more like 2.5 hrs. By the time you get the students settled down and into a program for the day, it's time to get ready to pack up and leave. Do the kids really get anything out of half day kindergarten? I think all day kindergarten would be more productive for the child.
South Routt and Hayden have all day kindergarten....why doesn't Steamboat? When I've discussed this with other parents, their comment is..."don't count on it....Steamboat has been "talking" about all day kindergarten for years, but never get anything resolved". I sure hope a decision can be made March 1....but, I'm not holding my breath.
Property taxes rising
If you own property in a resort community...one that has shifted from primarily ranching to primarily second home owners....you will see that shift in your property value/taxes. DUH!!!
Those of you that are here for the "duration" and are of mature age (as myself)....must have started out here and have seen the shift I refer to. My husband's grand father, father and now himself were all born and raised here. We own property...agricultural. It's not a huge parcel, but we do hay it each year. Lucky for us, we get the tax break for doing so. Have you checked into the Senior Exemption or any other programs?
We (especially my husband's family) have seen Stbt grow. We aren't particularly happy with all the developers coming in and taking over....but we aren't surprised. Living near a world class resort will eventually become developed...overcome by the weathly and increase the property values (and taxes).
It is what it is..... If you want the small town....you need to move to a small town....preferrably not near a world class resort.
Can you offer up a suggestion on how our State should change? Or do you just want to whine? I understand your whine, but to be productive....we all need to "think" and try to make a change.
The property values are determined from actual sales that have occurred in our county...including sales of properties formerly owned by the ol' timers that have been here for 100 years. The ol' timers aren't selling their land for pennies....they too are asking...and receiving millions for their property....thus increasing the market value. The rest of the nation may see a decline, but the Routt County real estate is still hanging in there. Maybe not as aggressive as it has been, but it's definitely not in a declining market.
January 25, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Cole Verploeg Memorial Service
BRENT - THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION!!!!
January 15, 2008 at 12:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Board debates all-day K
Jaded and Corduroy - Well said!! I completely agree with you. I know parents pay to have their child in all day kindergarten in Hayden. I don't know about South Routt. I have not spoken to one parent that feels it should be free. We all are willing to help offset the cost.
My child is in a pre-k program right now. I pay for this as well. My child is learning so much and enjoys the teachers and friends, learning the structure of a school day, sharing, listening, interacting. I went to all day Kindergarten. My mother didn't work either. The parents I have spoken to aren't looking for babysitters, they are looking for a productive program for their 5-6 year olds. A first step into the world of education. I think it is time for Steamboat Schools to implement this program. The children will benefit tremendously!!
January 15, 2008 at 11:15 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Cole Verploeg Memorial Service
The Episcopal Church only knows of a candle light service for this evening at 8pm.
January 15, 2008 at 11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Board debates all-day K
I would like to see all day kindergarten. Half day is not really "half day"...it's more like 2.5 hrs. By the time you get the students settled down and into a program for the day, it's time to get ready to pack up and leave. Do the kids really get anything out of half day kindergarten? I think all day kindergarten would be more productive for the child.
South Routt and Hayden have all day kindergarten....why doesn't Steamboat? When I've discussed this with other parents, their comment is..."don't count on it....Steamboat has been "talking" about all day kindergarten for years, but never get anything resolved". I sure hope a decision can be made March 1....but, I'm not holding my breath.
January 15, 2008 at 7:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Cole Verploeg Memorial Service
Does anyone know when the memorial service for Cole will take place?
January 14, 2008 at 1:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )