The Last Stand
Comments by Mike Lawrence
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On 360 to ask for annexation
May 14, 2008 at 8:40 a.m.
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Summerbird,
You are correct. The phrase certainly is “row to hoe.” That is our mistake.
I just hope my old farm boss, who I worked with for three summers in high school, doesn't see that one. He'd probably shove a hoe in my hand and put me at the weedy end of more than a few rows.
Thanks for the heads-up.
Mike Lawrence
City editor
Steamboat Pilot & Today
(970) 871-4233
mlawrence@steamboatpilot.com
On ‘He’s all about the joy’
April 19, 2008 at 12:32 p.m.
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Mama,
Information for the wrong event was initially posted with this story. Here is the correct info:
The Steamboat Springs African Dance & Drum Ensemble hosts classes with Titos Sompa, master Congolese dancer and percussionist, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (drum class) and 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. (dance class) Tuesday at the Depot Art Center on 13th Street. The cost is $15 per class. Sompa founded America's first Congolese dance company, Tanawa Dance Company. Visit www.yampavalley.info/arts3939335.asp to learn more.
Mike Lawrence
city editor
Steamboat Pilot & Today
(970) 871-4233
mlawrence@steamboatpilot.com
On Project aims to verify carbon offsets
April 13, 2008 at 7:36 p.m.
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Hubiem,
Let me try and shed some light.
When passed by voters in 2004, Amendment 37 required Xcel and other power providers in Colorado to have 10 percent of their usage come from renewable sources by 2015. In 2007, the Legislature increased that to 20 percent by 2020.
Xcel pays Routt County as an incentive for the county's production of solar power. Xcel does not use that power, but can allocate it towards the renewable energy used on Xcel's grid, as a renewable energy credit, to help Xcel meet the requirements of Amendment 37.
In other words, Xcel is not paying Routt County for the solar power, but just for the fact that it's produced.
Xcel buys most of its renewable energy credits from wind power generators.
Carbon offsets work the same way, but include a wider range of energy efficiency practices, such as improving insulation in homes to reduce heating costs, promoting carpooling or biking to work, or even capturing methane from manure on dairy farms and using the methane to generate electricity.
Individuals or businesses purchase carbon offsets to counter their own greenhouse gas emissions.
Call me anytime if you want to chat about offsets, RECs, or energy efficiency in general. These are topics we will continue to follow, cover, and hopefully explain clearly in our newspaper.
Mike Lawrence
city editor
(970) 871-4233
mlawrence@steamboatpilot.com
On Is aggressive driving a problem in downtown Steamboat Springs?
March 26, 2008 at 4:45 p.m.
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Hi Zuber,
I asked the question and I do get honked at every time I drive through downtown. But it's probably because I am so darn good-looking, not because of driving issues.
This particular question arose from a story on the front page of our Sunday paper, headlined “Traffic concerns consultants.”
The Question of the Week usually comes from a news story or editorial dealing with a timely local issue. But I am always open to other suggestions.
Thanks for your interest,
Mike Lawrence
City Editor
Steamboat Pilot & Today
970-871-4233
mlawrence@steamboatpilot.com
On Man dies in fall from roof at Steamboat Grand
February 29, 2008 at 11:04 a.m.
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All,
Please consider the family and comment in a respectful, sensitive manner. Those of you who have done so, thank you.
Mike Lawrence
City editor
(970) 871-4233
mlawrence@steamboatpilot.com
On 700 team floats metro district
February 22, 2008 at 2:11 p.m.
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Facts,
Thanks for your reply. I reported on last night's meeting. I do not agree that the article is inaccurate, and in fact think that your take and mine are very similar.
For example, you wrote that “the Planning Commission expressed that the better way to approach the issue was with flexible zone districts.”
So did I:
“The Planning Commission instead supported examining how city zoning could be used to streamline reviews of Steamboat 700 development projects…”
You wrote: “The design standards by which the City may govern would be outlined in the CDC for those zone districts,” referring to a framework for internal 700 reviews.
I referred to the same framework:
“Weiss said a Steamboat 700 metro district committee could work within architectural guidelines set by the city.”
As to the metro district, city staff presented the commission with two options:
(i) Design a metro district based development review system that incorporates WSSAP design guidelines.
(ii) Explore options to create flexible west steamboat specific zone districts…for small-scale residential and mix-used development in compliance with WSSAP design guidelines.
After discussion, the Planning Commission unanimously supported the second option. I call that “little support” for a metro district.
Again, thank for your reply. Feel free to contact me any time.
Mike Lawrence
City editor
871-4233
mlawrence@steamboatpilot.com
On Marie Matta: A just solution
February 13, 2008 at 5:44 p.m.
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All,
I agree it was not an appropriate headline. It is never the intention of our newspaper to incite divisiveness in the community. We apologize to any and all who were offended, and we have taken steps to help prevent such future errors in judgment.
Mike Lawrence
City editor, Steamboat Pilot & Today
(970_ 871-4233
mlawrence@steamboatpilot.com
On Foos family rebuilding after fire
December 30, 2007 at 4:41 p.m.
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Roxy,
There is a benefit fund for the Foos family at First National Bank of the Rockies, 319 E. Main St. in Oak Creek. The bank's phone number is 736-8500.
Mike Lawrence
city editor
Steamboat Pilot & Today
871-4233
mlawrence@steamboatpilot.com
On poll pass
December 21, 2007 at 11:06 a.m.
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Hi all,
Thanks for your interest in our contest. The season pass winner was Stephanie Kopp. The 20-day pass winner was Kym Rudnick. The 10-day pass winner was George Danellis.
The winners were selected by the research company on Oct. 22. All winners claimed their prizes at the ski area's ticket office.
Again, thanks for your interest, and congratulations to the winners. Happy holidays,
Mike Lawrence
City Editor
871-4233
mlawrence@steamboatpilot.com
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On Back on track
May 30, 2008 at 10:05 a.m.
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Hi Hank,
The store's new address is 68 Ninth St. That is the location for all upcoming events at Off the Beaten Path.
Thanks for reading our newspaper and keeping us on our toes.
Mike Lawrence
City editor
Steamboat Pilot & Today
(970) 871-4233
mlawrence@steamboatpilot.com