Steamboat Today, April 9, 2009 by Steamboat Pilot & Today

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Vol. 21, No. 85

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No changes for calendar Parents urge school board not to alter length of summer, holiday breaks MATT STENSLAND/STAFF

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Doak Walker Care Center resident Joe Lacko visits with 2-year-old Jackson McCreight on Wednesday during the nursing home’s annual Intergenerational Easter Egg Hunt. Three sets of children from the GrandKids Child Care Center visited Doak for candy and to bring smiles to the residents.

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Closing Day approaches Weekend festivities include free concerts, races, pond skimming

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■ INDEX Briefs . . . . . . . . .10 Business. . . . . . .16 Classifieds . . . . .28 Comics . . . . . . . .26 Crossword . . . . .27 Happenings . . . . .7

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The Steamboat Ski Area will pencil another “X” on its calendar and close the book on the 2008-09 season this weekend. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. will shut down operations

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with typical fanfare Saturday and Sunday. Events include the Cardboard Classic race, a charity snowshoe race, pond skimming and free concerts. The snowshoe race is new this year and benefits Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports, or STARS. The race is Saturday after the Cardboard Classic, and

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racers will use the same track, said Tarsha Ebbern, an administrative assistant for STARS. “They’ll run up one side and down the other in snowshoes, and it should be pretty funny,” Ebbern said. Ski Corp. and Edgemont are the event’s main sponsors, and participants must pay $15 and

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bring snowshoes. STARS also will accept donations. Racers can compete in beginning, intermediate and advanced groups, Ebbern said. “We have all kinds of prizes from restaurants and stores around town, plus Edgemont See Closing Day, page 12

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Race vs. nationality Several readers called or e-mailed to complain about a news brief that appeared in the April 3 edition of the Steamboat Today. The brief was about a man residing in Hayden who was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. The readers I heard from were upset because we referred to the suspect as a “46-yearold Mexican man living in Hayden.” One woman wondered why we singled out this man by his “race” but not others who appear in The Record or news articles. This is a complicated and emotional issue for many, and it’s certainly open to interpretation. Here’s ours: Mexican describes the man’s nationality, not his race. He could be black, white, Hispanic or any other race. I don’t think his race is significant to the story, but his nationality is. As the brief mentioned, the man was on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement hold. The questionable legal status of his presence in our country makes his nationality newsworthy. Had the man been French, German, Chinese or Egyptian, we would have taken the same approach. And I’m not sure we would have had any complaints. As always, I’m curious to hear what you think. Don’t hesitate to call me at 970-871-4221 or e-mail bboyer@steamboatpilot.com.

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Hayden School Board members drew a round of applause from more than a dozen parents Wednesday night as they rejected a proposed change to the school calendar to start two days earlier. Superintendent Greg Rockhold submitted a draft calendar that would have moved two days from Thanksgiving week forward, to start the year before Labor Day. The proposal won support from Hayden high school and middle school staff, but elementary teachers were less enthusiastic. Parents who spoke at the meeting unanimously opposed ZACH FRIDELL/STAFF the change. Parents listen as Linda Archuleta tells the Hayden School Board how she values “We are ranchers. We’re not the time she has with her grandchildren during the summer. Board members rejected a Steamboat (Springs), and we’re proposed change that would have started school in Hayden before Labor Day. not Craig,” said Linda Archuleta. “You can have my grandbabies for nine months. I get them for should be bounded by Labor Day and Memorial Day, with the three.” Rockhold proposed the time in the middle available for change based on attendance classes however administrators records during the two days choose. We d n e s d ay ’s of school durmeeting was the ing Thanksgiving “We are ranchers. first chance for the week. We’re not Steamboat community to dis“I know the kids (Springs), and we’re cuss the proposed aren’t into it. It’s a changes. Some parnot Craig.” waste of time,” he ents complained said. about a lack of Linda Archuleta He instead procommunication Hayden resident posed moving the regarding the protwo days to the posal. beginning of the The idea was presented to year so that teachers could pass staff and was on the agenda for out books and go over rules a school improvement meeting before the first full week. at the elementary school, but no “The first day or two, not parents attended the most recent a whole lot happens there,” he meeting, said Hayden Valley said. Elementary Principal Rhonda Parents responded that they Sweetser. would rather take the normal School Board members disthree days off at Thanksgiving cussed postponing the decias long as it meant keeping the sion until a future meeting, but summer intact. member Kurt Frentress instead “With kids that do a lot in 4- moved to use the schedule from H and a lot in the summer, I trea- last year. The five board memsure it,” said Tammie Delaney. bers approved the motion unaniDelaney said the school year mously.

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Charter Commission aims to dig into issues Monday night Blythe Terrell

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Hayden’s Home Rule Charter Commission plans to start molding a charter in earnest Monday night. Seven of the nine members rolled through plans, logistics and elections at their first meeting Wednesday. Voters elected the panel March 31 to create a home-rule charter for the town. Town Manager Russ Martin led the group through the selection of leaders and a possible schedule. Hayden schools Superintendent Greg Rockhold, who was unable to attend the meeting, was elected chairman. Bill Irvine was elected vice chairman, and James Folley was elected secretary. The group meets next at 7 p.m. Monday. That’s part of a schedule Martin called “aggressive.” He’d like to have a draft in May, a public hearing in early

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June and a document delivered to the Town Board of Trustees by June 18. If the board approves the charter, residents could cast ballots this summer. “It’s a tight schedule, but I hope it doesn’t feel rushed,” Martin said. The crunch is necessary because of the taxing possibilities that come from switching to home rule. Hayden is a statutory town, which means it is governed by Colorado statutes. A home-rule town is allowed more taxing flexibility. If voters OK a charter by Aug. 4, the Town Board could put proposed new taxes on the November ballot. Any new tax still would require Hayden voters’ approval. “We will not pass any taxes, we will not raise and lower any taxes” in the home-rule charter, Martin said. Commission member Bryan Strickland said he was interested in taxation possibilities. “That’s my whole gist of all

this,” Strickland said. “If it’s going to bring revenue for the town of Hayden … that’s what we have to have.” Commission member Gordon Dowling promoted a conservative view. The town should cut residents a break when it pulls in profits, he suggested. “What worries me is we don’t want the town to make money,” Dowling said. “We want the town to be balanced, have reserve.” The Home Rule Charter Commission will hash out such questions at 7 p.m. Mondays at Hayden Town Hall, 178 W. Jefferson Ave. Martin provided a list of issues a home-rule charter could address, and the group probably will tackle dozens at each meeting. Monday’s discussion could include town council membership, the mayor’s duties, elections and referendums. “I don’t think we want to change the world here, but you do have a lot of options out See Hayden, page 14

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No new tubing regulations Recreation Commission unanimously supports river education For more information about Yampa River use or to volunteer to educate recreational users about river regulations and etiquette, call the city’s Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services Department at 879-4300.

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There will be a concerted effort to write more tickets for littering, parking illegally and having open alcohol containers on the Yampa River, but the city’s response to concerns about tubing will be mostly educational and volunteer-based this summer. The Steamboat Springs Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously supported a collection of suggestions Wednesday — none of which included new regulations — to address these and other concerns. Some anglers in the audience were disappointed that a more hard-line approach wasn’t being considered to segregate uses on the river, similar to the way motorized and non-motorized activities are segregated on Rabbit Ears Pass. At their meeting Monday, members of the Yampa Valley Fly Fishers unanimously adopted a position statement expressing support for the Yampa River Management Plan, concern that the city has not followed through on the plan’s recommendation and their belief that “indicators already exist to limit or prohibit tubing” above the Fifth Street Bridge. The Colorado Division

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of Wildlife suggested a similar prohibition at a commission meeting in February. “If the citizens of Steamboat really respect the environment of the Yampa River, they’ll do that,” said Larry Freet, who said restricting tubing above the Fifth Street Bridge would make the upper stretch of the river more tranquil and be a boon to downtown businesses. “It’s a nobrainer to me.” While some commissioners agreed the city has done a poor job following through on the river management plan, they said they were unwilling to try regulation first. “My personal feeling is that the education effort needs to happen first,” Chairman Curtis Church said. Many also noted that there is no reliable data by which to gauge the problem. Scott Ford is heading up an effort to do counts and conduct surveys on river use this summer, to replace anecdotal observations that river use and conflicts are increasing. “The difficulty is five years have passed with no baseline data,” said Ford, referring to the 2004 adoption of the river management plan. The city has committed to step up efforts to discourage tubing above Fetcher Park, as called for in the management

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Wildfires to be a key concern Beetle-kill effects to fill Struble’s emergency management plate Brandon Gee

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U.S. and Colorado State forest services. “Since the years I’ve been here (Struble has) worked intricately with the fire protection districts,” County Manager Tom Sullivan said. “Bob’s got the credentials. He’s got the experience. He’s got the training we were looking for.” Struble was chosen from a pool of 57 applicants. Sullivan interviewed 14 of them by phone, and a committee interviewed four in person.

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“I think it will be a really critical year with the bark beetle,” said County Commissioner Doug Monger, who noted the county’s need to adopt a statemandated Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The mountain pine beetle killed more trees in Routt County than anywhere else in Colorado in recent years, leaving behind a worrying glut of dry fuel. Of the 1.16 million impacted acres across the state, 245,000 are in Routt County, according to aerial research conducted in 2008 by the

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Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Bob Struble was chosen from a pool of 57 applicants to be Routt County’s new emergency management director.

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Wildfire preparedness and other issues associated with the mountain pine beetle epidemic will be the primary concern of incoming Routt County Emergency Management Director Bob Struble, who is leaving his post as Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue assistant chief later this month. The county’s emergency management director is responsible for development and implementation of Routt County’s emergency preparedness program. The director also participates in hazard identification and mitigation, and emergency and disaster response, recovery and management, according to the position’s job description.

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■ Prayer for our schools takes place at 7:17 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church. Call 871-6000. ■ A non-denominational Community Bible Study is from 9 to 11 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 755 Concordia Lane. A preschool program is available. Call Martha at 871-4751. ■ Epilogue Book Co. hosts storytime with Maribeth at 10:30 a.m. Children of all ages and parents, grandparents and caregivers are welcome. ■ Hayden Public Library’s story-time begins at 10:30 a.m. There will be stories, songs, puppets, a craft and a snack. The program is for preschoolers and their parents and caregivers. Call Karen at 276-3777. ■ The South Routt Elementary School in Yampa hosts a Grandparents/Senior Citizens Luncheon from 11 a.m. to noon. All grandparents and senior citizens are encouraged to have lunch with staff and students. Call 638-4558 if you plan to attend. ■ A Success Steps luncheon, “Managing Your Accounts Receivables,” is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Steamboat Smokehouse restaurant, 912 Lincoln Ave. CMC and SCORE present a seminar on credit and collections and how this affects your cash management and profitability. The cost of $15 includes a buffet lunch. Call 870-4491. ■ The Steamboat Springs Writers Group meets from noon to 2 p.m. at the Depot Art Center on 13th Street. All writers, beginners and published, are welcome. Call Susan at 879-8138 or visit www.steamboatwriters.com. ■ Meditative Lunch Break, with centering prayer, is from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Steamboat Springs. Call Pastor Matt Krier at 879-1290. All are welcome. ■ The YVMC Auxiliary hosts its Spring Blood Drive from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Yampa Valley Medical Center. Walk-ins are welcome after 2:30 p.m. Please eat a full meal and drink plenty of water before donating. All donors receive free pizza, soft drinks and snacks. To schedule an appointment, call Bonfils Appointment Center at 800-365-0006, option 2, or 303-3632300, or sign up on the Web at www. bonfils.org. Use site code 0234. ■ Steamboat Springs’ Teen Programs hosts the free Teen After School Club from 3:20 to 5:30 p.m. Meet at the Steamboat Springs Middle School flagpole. The event is open to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-

graders. Participants must complete a Teen Program registration form, available at the city’s parks and recreation office at 245 Howelsen Parkway. Call 879-4300. ■ Har Mishpacha, Steamboat Springs’ Jewish community group, hosts community Passover seder at 5:15 p.m. at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel. The cost for members is $35 for adults and $15 for children. For nonmembers, the cost is $50 for adults and $30 for children. Children younger than 5 are free. Reservations are required. Call 879-2082. ■ The Transportation Solutions group presents its recommendations to the Oak Creek Town Board at 7 p.m. at Oak Creek Town Hall. All are welcome to attend and provide feedback. A survey is available on www. steamboatchamber.com. Call Meagan at 875-7003 for additional information. ■ Yampatika hosts a moonlight snowshoe tour on Emerald Mountain from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is $12. Snowshoes can be rented from Yampatika for $10. Call 871-9151. ■ Performances of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” directed by Michael Brumbaugh, presented by Colorado Mountain College and starring local performers in an adaptation of the Broadway musical, are at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2 p.m. Saturday, at Steamboat Springs High School. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets are available at Epilogue Book Co. and at the door.

FRIDAY ■ The Artists’ Gallery hosts figure drawing from 8:30 a.m. to noon at 1009 Lincoln Ave. The model fee is $12. Take your own supplies. Call 879-4744. ■ Hayden’s Potato Luncheon is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Routt County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Top your baked potato with all the fixings and enjoy a salad and brownie for $8. Proceeds go to the Crow Canyon field trip for Hayden students. ■ An Ecumenical service of the Stations of the Cross begins at 12:15 p.m. at the United Methodist Church at Eighth and Oak streets and contin-

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ues with carrying the cross around the community while the stations are observed. All are welcome. Call 8791290. ■ The new Design District Downtown, featuring merchants between Third and Fifth streets, hosts a downtown stroll with chocolate tastings from 4 to 7 p.m. The event includes prize registrations and refreshments. Contact Tracy Barnett, of Mainstreet Steamboat Springs, at 970-846-1800. ■ A welcome home party for Tom Thurston and the dogs of Double T Kennel is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Colorado Bar and Grill in Oak Creek. Hear stories from the Iditarod trail and congratulate Tom for completing the incredibly grueling dogsled race. ■ Advocates Building Peaceful Communities, the Steamboat Springs Police Department, Routt County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado Mountain College host a free, walkin self-defense seminar featuring krav maga techniques from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the CMC gymnasium for females ages 12 and older. Wear workout clothes and take water. Call Diane at 879-2034 or Nick at 8194862. ■ Class Act Productions, a Hayden schools theater group, performs “A Tale of Snow White” at 7 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday at the Hayden High School auditorium, 495 W. Jefferson Ave. The classic fairytale features a cast of third- to 12th-grade students and teachers in the Hayden community. The cost is $5 for adults and teens, $3 for students ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger and seniors 65 and older. ■ Good Friday Communion service is at 7 p.m. at the Yampa Bible Church. Call 638-4411.

SATURDAY ■ Men’s Bible study is at 7 a.m. at the Yampa Bible Church. Call 6384411. ■ Easter Services are at 8 and 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Steamboat Christian Center, off U.S. Highway 40 across from the Fairfield Inn. Call 879-0063 or visit www. steamboatchristian.com.

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The end of philosophy David Brooks

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Socrates talked. The assumption behind his approach to philosophy, and the approaches of millions of people since, is that moral thinking is mostly a matter of reason and deliberation: Think through moral problems. Find a just principle. Apply it. One problem with this kind of approach to morality, as Michael Gazzaniga writes in his 2008 book, “Human,” Brooks is that “it has been hard to find any correlation between moral reasoning and proactive moral behavior, such as helping other people. In fact, in most studies, none has been found.” Today, many psychologists, cognitive scientists and even philosophers embrace a different view of morality. In

this view, moral thinking is more like aesthetics. As we look around the world, we are constantly evaluating what we see. Seeing and evaluating are not two separate processes. They are linked and basically simultaneous. As Steven Quartz of the California Institute of Technology said during a recent discussion of ethics sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation, “Our brain is computing value at every fraction of a second. Everything that we look at, we form an implicit preference. Some of those make it into our awareness; some of them remain at the level of our unconscious, but ... what our brain is for, what our brain has evolved for, is to find what is of value in our environment.” Think of what happens when you put a new food into your mouth. You don’t have to decide if it’s disgusting. You just know. You don’t have to decide if a landscape is beautiful. You just know.

Moral judgments are like that. They are rapid intuitive decisions and involve the emotion-processing parts of the brain. Most of us make snap moral judgments about what feels fair or what feels good. We start doing this when we are babies, before we have language. And even as adults, we often can’t explain to ourselves why something feels wrong. The question then becomes: What shapes moral emotions in the first place? The answer has long been evolution, but, in recent years, there’s an increasing appreciation that evolution isn’t just about competition. It’s also about cooperation within groups. Like bees, humans have long lived or died based on their ability to divide labor, help each other and stand together in the face of common threats. Many of our moral emotions and intuitions reflect that history. We don’t just care See Brooks, page 9

Show us the ball Thomas L. Friedman THE NEW YORK TIMES

I am really encouraged by President Barack Obama’s commitment to clean energy and combating climate change. I just have three worries: Whether he has the right policies, the right politics and the right official to sell his program to the country. Other than that, things look great! Last week, House Democrats, with administration support, introduced a 600-page draft bill on Friedman energy and climate. At the center of it is a plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions through a complicated cap-and-trade system. These people have the best of intentions, but I wish they would step back and ask again: Can cap-and-trade pass? Will it really work? And is it the best strategy,

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with all the bureaucracy it will require to monitor, auction emissions permits and manage the trading? Advocates of cap-and-trade argue it is preferable to a simple carbon tax because it fixes a national cap on carbon emissions and it “hides the ball” — it doesn’t use the word “tax” — even though it amounts to one. So it can get through Congress. That was true as long as no one thought capand-trade could ever pass, but now that it might under Obama, opponents are not playing hide the ball anymore. In the past two weeks, you could hear a chorus of Republicans, coal-state Democrats, right-wing think tanks and enviro-skeptics all singing the same tune: “Cap-and-trade is a tax. Obama is going to raise your taxes and sacrifice U.S. jobs to combat this global-warming charade, which many scientists think is nonsense.” Some of the refrains from this song have a very catchy appeal. They could easily kill this effort. So, if the Obama

team cares about the “ends” of a stronger America and a more livable planet, as much as the “means,” I hope it will consider an alternative strategy, message and messenger. ■ Strategy: Why not go for the real thing — a simple, transparent, economywide carbon tax? Rep. John B. Larson, chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, has circulated a draft bill that would impose “a per-unit tax on the carbon-dioxide content of fossil fuels.” The bill sets a goal, rather than a cap, on emissions at 80 percent below 2005 levels by 2050, and if the goal for the first five years is not met, the tax automatically increases by an additional $5 per metric ton. The bill implements a fee on carbon-intensive imports, as well, to press China to follow suit. Larson would use most of the income to reduce people’s payroll taxes: See Friedman, page 9 Bruce Tinsley

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Most people struggle toward goodness about our individual rights, or even the rights of other individuals. We also care about loyalty, respect, traditions and religions. The first nice thing about this evolutionary approach to morality is that it emphasizes the social nature of moral intuition. People are not discrete units coolly formulating moral arguments. They link themselves together into communities and networks of mutual influence. The second nice thing is that it entails a warmer view of human nature. Evolution is always about competition, but

for humans, as Darwin speculated, competition among groups has turned us into pretty cooperative, empathetic and altruistic creatures — at least within our families, groups and sometimes nations. The third nice thing is that it explains the haphazard way most of us lead our lives without destroying dignity and choice. Moral intuitions have primacy, Haidt argues, but they are not dictators. There are times, often the most important moments in our lives, when in fact we do use reason to override moral intuitions, and often those reasons — along with new intuitions — come from

our friends. Finally, it should also challenge the very scientists who study morality. They’re good at explaining how people make judgments about harm and fairness, but they still struggle to explain the feelings of awe, transcendence, patriotism, joy and self-sacrifice, which are not ancillary to most people’s moral experiences, but central. The evolutionary approach also leads many scientists to neglect the concept of individual responsibility and makes it hard for them to appreciate that most people struggle toward goodness, not as a means, but as an end in itself.

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The Steamboat Springs Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. today at Centennial Hall to discuss a controversial proposed change to the Community Development Code that would limit the size of “single-family dwelling units” in the industrial zone district, but increase the allowable percentage of “accessory uses,” such

as smaller employee housing units. City planners say the code change is in response to developers maximizing the residential potential of industrial development. “In short, this policy is creating a more residential character in the Industrial Zone District than is appropriate,” a city staff report reads. In a letter to the city, Mark Halvorson, of Snow Country Construction, said he opposes

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TUESDAY, APRIL 7 12:17 a.m. Routt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a car crash on U.S. Highway 40 near Rabbit Ears Pass. 7:31 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a bank alarm in the 2100 block of Resort Drive. Everything was fine. 7:57 a.m. Police were called to an animal complaint in the 300 block of Fish Creek Falls Road. Officers issued a warning later in the day. 8:12 a.m. Hayden Police Department officers were called to a juvenile situation in Hayden. 8:49 a.m. Police were called to a juvenile situation in Steamboat Springs. 9:06 a.m. Police were called to a report of theft in the 1800 block of Central Park Drive. Officers arrested a 22-year-old Oak Creek man and an 18-year-old Steamboat Springs woman on suspicion of theft. 9:51 a.m. Deputies arrested a 28-yearold Oak Creek woman in the 200 block of Wild Hogg Drive on an outstanding

warrant for failure to appear for a dog at large. 11:13 a.m. Oak Creek Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a report of a gas leak in Oak Creek. 11:23 a.m. Police were called to the 1900 block of Alpine Plaza for a welfare check. 12:07 p.m. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to an ambulance request in Steamboat. 12:15 p.m. Police were called to a report of theft in Steamboat. 12:49 p.m. Police were called to a request for agency assistance in the 39000 block of Amethyst Drive. 2:24 p.m. West Rout Fire Protection District emergency responders were called to a fire alarm in the 400 block of Capital Street in Hayden. 2:43 p.m. Police were called to a vehicle complaint at Third and Maple streets. Officers issued a warning. 3:37 p.m. Police were called to a request for motorist assistance in the 800 block of South Lincoln Avenue.

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4:12 p.m. Police were called to a report of drug use in the 2900 block of West Acres Drive. 4:49 p.m. Police, deputies and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue crews were called to a report of an attempted suicide in a parking lot in 1800 block of Shield Drive. The man was transported to Yampa Valley Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. 7:04 p.m. Police were called to a disturbance in the 1800 block of Ski Time Square. Officers arrested a person. 7:07 p.m. Deputies were called to a request for motorist assistance on Colorado Highway 131 near Arrowhead Trail, where a driver could not start a car. Deputies assisted the driver and everything was fine. 8:27 p.m. Police were called to a report of a drunken driver at Lincoln Avenue and Fifth Street. Officers issued a warning. 8:38 p.m. Police were called to a report of a noise complaint in the 200 block of Spruce Street. Officers issued a warning. 10:15 p.m. Deputies were called to a report of a vehicle complaint on U.S. 40 near the base of Rabbit Ears Pass, where a truck had broken down and requested permission to park overnight. 10:17 p.m. Police were called to a report of domestic violence in Steamboat. 10:50 p.m. Police were called to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 1500 block of Lincoln Avenue.

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700 vote pressure reduced STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

An unexpected concession from the developers of Steamboat 700 may have diffused the Steamboat Springs City Council’s consideration of voluntarily putting the controversial annexation project to a vote. Councilwoman Cari Hermacinski planned to ask fellow council members at their meeting Tuesday whether there was support for a discussion of putting Steamboat 700 — the 508-acre master-planned community west of city limits seeking annexation — to a citywide vote. Hermacinski was primarily concerned about conflicts between the city’s Home Rule Charter and state statute, saying the conflicts could result in a legal battle if citizens were to petition for a referendum elec-

tion of an approved annexation. The city’s 1973 Home Rule Charter states, “Referendum petitions must be signed by qualified electors of the city equal in number to at least 20 percent of the total number of electors registered to vote at the last regular municipal election.” The state Constitution, however, states, “Not more than 10 percent of the registered electors may be required to order the referendum.” “Presumably, whoever is on the wrong side of this would want to litigate,” City Attorney Tony Lettunich said last week. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, however, attorney Bob Weiss said Steamboat 700 would not contest a referendum petition that had enough signatures to meet the state requirement. Weiss represents Steamboat 700 and also represented the plaintiffs in a previous suit challeng-

ing the city charter’s higher signature requirements. Jerry Dahl, the city’s special legal counsel for the annexation, said it would be possible to formalize Steamboat 700’s concession in an annexation agreement. The city would be obligated to defend its charter in a legal battle, and Hermacinski said last week that she was leaning toward support of voluntarily putting Steamboat 700 to a vote to avoid that possibility. But she said Wednesday that Steamboat 700’s promise not to challenge effectively removes the threat of a costly legal battle. “I don’t believe in voluntarily putting that on the ballot if the applicant agrees to that,” Hermacinski said. “I was quite pleased with that resolution and pretty surprised the applicant agreed to follow the rules of the state Constitution.” See Council, page 13

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All chairlifts close at 2:30 p.m. Sunday Closing Day continued from 1 is a major sponsor, and they’re going to have a reception, an after-party after the race for all the winners,” Ebbern said. That reception will be at the Edgemont preview center at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel. Steamboat Springs isn’t expected to have a massive infusion of visitors for its closing festivities. According to the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association’s lodging barometer, 24 percent of the city’s pillows are expected to be occupied Saturday night. That amounts to 3,600 people. The city had 6,900 occupied pillows April 4, 9 percent more than forecast. The STARS Snowshoe Scramble is the only new closing weekend event, Ski Corp. spokeswoman Loryn Kasten said. The pond skim was new

last year, and any skier or rider is invited to try to swoop across a pool near the base Sunday. About 30 people in various states of dress and undress competed last year. Skiers and riders of all ages donned wild costumes or swimsuits, and most ended up in the frosty water. “Anyone can participate,” Kasten said. “Anyone who’s crazy enough to participate.” Free concerts featuring Catchpenny and Ozomatli will round out Sunday’s final events. Some ski lifts already have closed for the season, Kasten said Tuesday. All lifts stop running at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, and the Morningside area will be open Saturday and closed Sunday. “We’re just excited to close out another great season and hope everyone comes out and celebrates and has a good time with us,” Kasten said.

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10 percent pay cut won’t affect Struble “I was really pleased that Bob came out on top,” Sullivan said. County Commissioner Nancy Stahoviak, a member of the interview committee, said the group was pleased not only with Struble’s longevity as a local and familiarity with Routt County, but also with his statewide experience and contacts. “He also is held in great esteem and respect by all the emergency professionals he’ll need to work with,” Commissioner Diane Mitsch Bush said. Struble is a member of the Northwest Colorado Incident Management Team. Last year, he helped staff the State Emergency Operations Center in Centennial during the 2008 Democratic Na-

tional Convention in Denver. Struble said he was happy to advance his career at home. “I’ve always been interested in emergency services,” Struble said. “The opportunity came along, and the opportunity to do it in Routt County is a great opportunity.” The commissioners also recognized emergency management administrative assistant Cheryl Dalton, who is the only other staff member in the department and took on added responsibilities in recent months. “She can hardly wait to have a boss again,” Stahoviak joked. Steamboat Springs City Manager Jon Roberts said the city, which has a hiring freeze and pay cuts of its own, still is evaluating whether to fill the assistant fire

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chief position. Struble’s county salary has not been set, Sullivan said. Sullivan said he plans to ask the county commissioners Tuesday to approve a salary of $77,000 for Struble. Despite 10 percent countywide pay cuts approved last week, Sullivan said that whatever salary is approved will not be assessed a 10 percent cut. Sullivan noted the critical nature of the position, the fact Struble is taking a pay cut to accept it and that the county will save more than $17,000 this year in emergency management personnel costs. The emergency management director position was not subject to a countywide hiring freeze because former director Chuck Vale vacated it prior to the Feb. 10 effective date of the freeze.

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Council approves water dedication policy By following the referendum rules of the state Constitution, the number of signatures that would be required to bring Steamboat 700 to a referendum election is about 950, rather than about 1,900 that would be required under the city’s charter. Council did agree to schedule

a future agenda item to discuss the conflict between the city charter and state statute, and Hermacinski said she hopes to put a question on the ballot this November that would cure the discrepancy. Also Tuesday, council members unanimously approved a proposed water dedication policy ordinance on first reading. The policy would require the

developers of land outside the municipal water utility service area to bring water rights — or money to help develop the city’s existing water rights, through means such as infrastructure — to the table as a condition of approval. The policy still is subject to final approval.

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20 to 22 in the basement of St. Michael Catholic Church, 678 School St. Sitting for a placement test is free. Classes are $50 for one semester, which includes a textbook. Two native English speakers — Debbie Rudd, Yampa Valley Pregnancy Center executive director, and Donna Sweet, a former special education teacher — help Bacon teach. English classes are important for anyone who wants to become more involved in the community, she added. Although Bacon is an immigrant and non-native Englishspeaker herself — she became a U.S. citizen in January after a five-year process — she said some students still regard her with a degree of suspicion, as if she was part of the local establishment because of her title with Integrated Community.

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Eveline Bacon’s favorite part of the day is teaching English to non-native speakers. Through coordinating and teaching Integrated Community’s English as a Second Language classes — which began September 2008 — Bacon can reach people directly and see firsthand if her work changes lives for the better. For some of her students recently, however, change has come for good and bad. “Most of the husbands (of the women in ESL classes) work in construction, and right now, that’s really slow,” said Bacon, Integrated Community intercultural ESL program manager. “A lot of the husbands are unemployed. The women realize now they need to get a job, learn more English.”

The transition has broken long-standing traditions in some Hispanic households. “It’s very different,” Bacon said. “They’re trying to break from the role of always being Mom, always being home.” Enough women are interested in the program that Integrated Community began offering free child day care for children 12 and younger during class. “A lot of them cannot come because they have to stay home with the kids,” Bacon said. “This is for them.” Classes for the program’s next semester begin April 27. Beginning level classes will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and intermediate/advanced classes are 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Anyone who wants to participate must take a placement test. For the coming session, tests will be offered at 9 a.m. April

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there,” Martin said. Also present Wednesday were commission members Gordon Dowling, Mayor Lorraine Johnson, James Lewis and town Trustee Richard “Festus” Hagins. Troy Zabel, principal

at Hayden High School, was unable to attend. Commission members lamented a lack of participation from residents. Only nine people ran for the nine spots, and no residents attended Wednesday’s discussion. But the meetings are open to the public, and the

document will be presented for public comment, as well as the public vote. “This is a participatory government, and hopefully some will,” Martin said. — To reach Blythe Terrell, call 871-4234 or e-mail bterrell@steamboatpilot.com

Program will rely heavily on volunteers Tubing continued from 5 The city intends to rely heavily on volunteers to educate river users at access points about rules, regulations and etiquette on the river. Many said Wednesday that it was foolhardy to expect enough volunteers to come forward to make a difference. “I think effective law enforce-

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ment is necessary,” said Michael Turner, who said appropriately priced fines would cover the cost of increased enforcement and truly discourage illegal behavior. Chris Wilson, city director of Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services, said additional regulations are still a possibility in the future.

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“You may believe it won’t work,” Wilson said, “but let’s give it a try.” For more information or to volunteer, call the city’s Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services Department at 8794300.

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Vail man gets 90 days in prison Weiss also sentenced to 4 years probation for assisted suicide Chris Outcalt VAIL DAILY

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An Eagle-Vail man, who pleaded guilty in February to manslaughter, was sentenced in an Eagle County courtroom Wednesday to three months in prison and four years probation. Jacob Weiss allegedly handed his roommate Joshua Hall a loaded shotgun Sept. 15. Hall shot and killed himself shortly after, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Reports say the two men were drinking and talking about suicide that night in the Mountain Stream Apartments in Eagle-Vail. Weiss was arrested and charged with manslaughter (assisted suicide), reckless endangerment and prohibited use of a firearm. In addition to prison time and probation, Weiss also will be required to do

80 hours of community service a year and attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, which he already has been doing. The defendant’s lawyer, Jesse Wiens, requested Weiss receive no time in jail as part of his sentence, but Judge Thomas Moorhead’s ruling included 90 days in Eagle County jail. Weiss’ sentence started Wednesday. Before Moorhead gave his ruling, he commended Hall’s family members for attending and speaking at the hearing. “There is nothing the court can do to relieve the pain,” Moorhead said. “The value of his life is not measured by what occurs here.” Weiss told the judge at the hearing that not an hour goes by where he doesn’t think about the night his roommate died. “I too am at a loss from all the pain,” Weiss said. Weiss said he wants to “face

up” to what happened. “I want to do what I can to put others before me including Josh’s family and memory,” he said. “I want to be there for anyone that needs help.” Both Weiss and the friends and family that spoke on his behalf said he’s matured since Sept. 15. His AA sponsor told the judge Weiss is an example of someone that can recover from a life-changing incident and that he would be better off outside a jail cell. “His time could be spent so much more effectively,” his sponsor said. Several members of Hall’s family spoke at the hearing. They all said the pain they’ve experienced since Hall’s death has been incredible. Hall’s aunt, MaryJo HallSpurgeon, read a letter his mother, who couldn’t be at the hearing, wrote.

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A job fair is not occurring as planned Saturday after employers lost interest and said they don’t need more employees. The Glenwood Springs Colorado Workforce Center planned to hold its spring job fair Saturday at the Glenwood Springs Mall. It’s been postponed until there’s more availability from employers willing to participate. However, work force center staff members are volunteering to come in Saturday and offer their normal services for job-seekers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Workforce Center sent out 300 flyers to employers advertis-

ing the job fair and inviting them to sign up for booths. Five to seven employers were interested in attending the job fair, but then most of those dropped out, according to labor and employment specialist Kathleen Kline. “It has been changed because of the limited number of employers that wanted to participate. We started with a number of them, and pretty soon they called back saying, ‘No,’ they’ve filled all their hiring needs,” she said. She added later, “It is pretty discouraging.” A few of the employers also reportedly didn’t want to be involved in a job fair that would be a small one. Some employers have reported not needing to do a lot of looking

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Insurance and technology shares led the market higher in a volatile day Wednesday, breaking a two-day slide. But a dim view of the economy from the Federal Reserve and jitters about looming earnings reports kept buyers in check. The Dow Jones industrials increased 47.55, or 0.6 percent, to 7,837.11.

Stocks got an early lift from a deal combining two major homebuilders and a report saying the government was poised to extend aid to battered life insurance companies, then wavered throughout the day before ending slightly higher. The Dow had fallen 3 percent during Monday and Tuesday, which analysts saw as a necessary breather following a powerful rally in March that gave the Dow its biggest four-week surge since 1933.

Market-watchers say the rally still could continue but only if corporate earnings reports just now starting to roll out provide encouraging forecasts about where the economy is going — something that’s far from certain. “We’re braced for a lousy earnings season because we haven’t had a lot of guidance,” said Frederic H. Dickson, chief market strategist at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Lake Oswego, Ore., referring to company’s opaque

forecasts to start the year. “We’re in a volatile bottoming process.” In other trading, the Standard & Poor’s 500 index increased 9.61, or 1.2 percent, to 825.16, and the Nasdaq composite index increased 29.05, or 1.9 percent, to 1,590.66. Traders jumped on some glimmers of hope that emerged from the homebuilding, tech and insurance industries. A $1.3 billion deal between Pulte Homes and rival Centex

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The avalanche danger for the Steamboat zone is MODERATE on NW-N-E aspects above 10,000' where the snowpack remains dry and winter-like. It is LOW below treeline on NW-NE-E aspects.

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formance from Lars Johnson helped the Sailors cruise to a 12-2 win. “It was great to get wins,” Steamboat manager Dave Roy said. “We needed something like this to get back on track.

Franklin Morales was terrific in Colorado’s 9-2 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. His reward: a trip back to the minors. The strong, 23-year-old righthander threw six sharp innings Wednesday as the Rockies won WEDNESDAY’S a series against GAME: Arizona for the Rockies 9 first time in two D-backs 2 years. But as had been determined before the game, Morales was optioned to TripleA Colorado Springs to make room for right-hander Jason Hammel, acquired Sunday in a trade with Tampa Bay. “I don’t think about all that,” Morales said. “I try to do my job. It’s not my decision, you know. I’ve got to go down and keep pitching.” Morales allowed one run and four hits, struck out six and walked one. After the game, he said his performance came 18 years to the day since his father was killed in a car accident. Colorado manager Clint Hurdle praised the youngster’s effort. “Very efficient, never really got out of sync with anything, stayed around the plate,” Hurdle said. “One walk, six punchouts, so it was just what we needed today, just what the team needed and just what Franklin needed.” Dexter Fowler, Yorvit Torrealba and Ian Stewart homered for the Rockies. Stewart also singled in a run. Ryan Spilborghs had a two-run double in Colorado’s three-run third inning. After homering five times in their 9-8 season-opening win Monday, the Diamondbacks

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Steamboat Springs High School sophomore Connor Landusky takes a shot during the fourth quarter of Steamboat’s match Wednesday against Aspen High School. Landusky’s goal contributed to the Sailor’s 15-5 victory.

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Statement officially made. There aren’t questions about which lacrosse team is the best on the Western Slope anymore. Steamboat and Aspen came in as the top two teams in the Mountain Conference. As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, Steamboat

proved it’s the class of the conference and region. The Sailors put on a lacrosse clinic for the second consecutive day, got goals from seven players and easily beat Aspen, 15-5. “I don’t think there is any question about it,” Steamboat coach Bob Hiester said. “The league has to take a look at that and say, ‘Wow, Steamboat has a really good program.’”

Certainly the game set up as more of a dog fight than it turned out to be. The two teams previously met in Aspen — an 8-5 Sailors win — and looked evenly matched. The first quarter Wednesday played out in the same vein, with Steamboat taking a narrow 4-2 lead into the second frame. After Aspen cut the Steamboat lead to 4-3 four minutes into the quarter,

Steamboat hit its run. The Sailors scored five goals in seven minutes — two each off the sticks of Gus Worden and Andrew White — to put the game at 9-3 with 2 minutes, 12 seconds left in the half. Aspen’s Zach Ware scored at the 1:02 mark to cut the lead to 9-4, but the damage had See Lacrosse, page 23

Steamboat wins a pair against Moffat Harris, Johnson lead Sailors baseball team past regional rival Bulldogs Luke Graham

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Nothing this season has defined Western Slope baseball as much as Tuesday’s doubleheader between Steamboat Springs and Moffat County.

With both schools facing the effects of turbulent spring weather in the area, the games were played miles south, in Rifle. And because the two teams have made practicing indoors with Wiffle balls a regular occurrence, it was only fitting that both games were

won by the team that somehow found a way to do the little things. Steamboat Springs High School got timely hitting and a two-run, game-winning single from Cody Harris to win the first game, 5-4. In the second game, a lights-out pitching per-

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The Soroco High School track team didn’t disappoint when finally given the chance to compete. The Rams belatedly opened their season Tuesday. Their first scheduled meet, March 28 at West Grand, and Saturday’s trip to Eagle Valley were canceled in the face of spring snowstorms. The Eagle Valley meet finally went on Tuesday, however, and the Rams piled up plenty of strong finishes — despite competing for the first time this season on a real track. Junior Alex Estes won the long jump and placed third in the high jump to lead the way. “We had a good day. This was the first time on the track for a lot of kids,” Soroco coach David Bruner said. “I was really pleased with a lot of the performances.”

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Traci Schlegel was third in the 300-meter hurdles and fifth in the 200 dash. Sarajane Rossi also grabbed a third-place finish in the 800. Both girls then contributed to successful relay teams. Rossi and Schlegel ran on the fourth-place 1,600-meter relay team with freshmen Lauryn Bruggink and Lindsay Miles. Rossi, Bruggink and Schlegel also teamed up with Ceanna Rossi to finish fourth in the 800 relay. Michael Rossi, Ben Strait, David Strait and Jonathan Bell were fourth in the boys 3,200 relay. Cody Miles joined the Strait brothers and Bell for a fifth-place finish in the 1,600 relay. Miles was also sixth in the long jump and Katrina Maes was sixth in the shotput.

“They went out hard and did a lot of good things,” Bruner said. The squad will return to action Saturday for a meet at Glenwood Springs, where athletes from Steamboat Springs and Hayden high schools will compete, as well. Hayden, also snowed out the past two weekends, was unable to make the mid-week trip to Eagle Valley for the rescheduled meet but hopes to squeeze in a performance Friday at Coal Ridge before competing at Glenwood. “The kids are getting the feeling that all we do is practice,” Hayden coach Barbara Manzanares said. “That’s why we’re trying to get to Coal Ridge on Friday. The kids are trying to stay excited, stay focused and stay ready to run and compete.”

We got two excellent pitching performances.” Although the pitching was on par, timely hitting sent the Sailors to a win in the first game. Moffat County put up two runs in the second and fourth innings and carried a 4-1 lead into the bottom of the sixth. Harris singled, a pitch hit Matt Watwood and a doublesteal put both in scoring position. One batter later, a Moffat County error plated two and cut the Bulldogs lead to 4-3. “We misplayed too many balls in the infield,” said Moffat manager Tim Hafey, whose team left 11 on base in the

first game. “We didn’t play real sound defense.” Steamboat won the game in the bottom of the seventh when Harris drove in Lars Johnson and Alex Wood for the win. Moffat’s Erik Leonard pitched a complete game, striking out seven and walking two. Nathan Hill scored two of the Bulldogs’ runs and went 1-for-3 at the plate. Harris went 5 2/3 innings for Steamboat and 3for-4 at the plate with 3 RBIs. Soroco High School senior Ryan Tibbetts pitched 1 1/3 innings of hitless ball to pick up the win for Steamboat. In the second game, there was little Moffat County could do with Johnson on the mound. The Steamboat senior threw a

complete game, striking out 12 with both Moffat County runs unearned. Steamboat got timely hits from Johnson and Brandon Clark. The big blow came in the sixth inning, when sophomore Alan Capistron knocked a three-run triple to highlight a 3-for-5 day at the plate. Steamboat continues action at 2 p.m. today in Eagle Valley. No. 1 starter Alex Wood is expected to get the start. Moffat continues today with a makeup doubleheader against visiting Glenwood Springs. Game times have yet to be determined. — To reach Luke Graham, call 871-4229 or e-mail lgraham@steamboatpilot.com

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Lacrosse team has its eye on postseason already been done. “We had a good first quarter and Steamboat came out and had a nice opening in the second quarter,” Aspen coach Mike Goerne said. “They were just moving the ball really quickly. Our guys gave a lot of hustle and heart but we didn’t come out on top of a lot of breaks we needed.” The Sailors put the game out of reach in the third quarter with two quick Garret Ehrick goals and another one from White to make the score 12-4. The Skiers Nicky Fuller scored

to cut the lead to 12-5, but the Sailors’ Jack Spady scored a man-up goal to put the game at 13-5. Tyler Samlowski and Connor Landusky scored late for Steamboat to end the game. “Our team play has gotten better and better,” Hiester said. “I think we’ve got good character. Now we’re showing we can play in all the phases of the game.” Now with the season passing the midway point, each team turns one eye toward the postseason. For Steamboat (80) Wednesday’s win puts them one step closer to a conference

championship and automatic bid for the state playoffs. Aspen, at 6-3 and still second in the conference, still has a shot to get an at-large bid in the playoffs. The eight conference champions get automatic bids while spots nine through 24 are selected via a coaches poll. “I think we’re right on pace where we need to be,” Goerne said. “This is 6-3. A good Steamboat team is the only team to beat us twice. Summit has one, and I don’t think Summit will get us again.” Steamboat continues play at 11 a.m. Saturday at Glenwood Springs.

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Hurdle said. “We gave up two runs in 18 innings against a club that had their way with us last season.” Stephen Drew had a solo homer for the Diamondbacks in the first.

“It’s frustrating to lose two out of three at home,” Drew said, “but we’re going to look forward to Friday, Saturday, Sunday, take tomorrow off to think about some things and get back after it.”

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The azaleas are brighter than ever. As usual, not a blade of grass is out of place. Anticipation is higher than it has been in years at the Masters, with Tiger Woods a winner again after knee surgery and Padraig Harrington going for a third straight major. But the buzz at Augusta National has been tempered by three years of more teeth-gnashing than fist-pumping. Birdies have been replaced by bogeys. Players are becoming more vocal in their criticism of a course that has produced so much excitement from so many charges throughout the years.

GOLF They say it has become too long, too tough. The cathedral of golf is starting to remind Masters chairman Billy Payne of a concert. “Criticism hurts a little bit,” Payne said Wednesday. “It’s like when you go to a piano recital of one of your granddaughters and you hear somebody say, ‘Boy, that’s the worst kid I’ve ever seen.’ It hurts your feelings.” Payne responded by making the course shorter — by 10 yards. The club also enlarged the tee boxes on the par-4 seventh and par-5 15th, allowing officials to move the tees a little more forward to make the hole play slightly shorter.

Otherwise, a club that tries to control so much can only hope Mother Nature is on its side. Spring felt like winter two years ago when Zach Johnson became the first Masters champion in more than 50 years to finish over par. A year ago, whipping wind sent Trevor Immelman to a 75, matching the highest final round by a winner. “This week is an important test,” Payne said. “Since the most recent, substantial changes to the course in 2006, we have not had good weather over the weekend. The players have not, in fact, had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills against the competitive test of the course. It looks like we are going to have some pretty good weather this weekend.”

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The bookies make him an odds-on favorite like no other, mostly because Tiger Woods is unlike any other. He tees off Thursday on mended knee in pursuit of a fifth Masters title, secure once again with his place in the game and looking as dominant as ever. His will to win is extraordinary. Dahlberg His fellow players defer to his greatness. And there’s nothing in golf better than seeing Woods have a putt on Sunday to win. But there are those who enjoy watching Zach Johnson put on a green jacket, or maybe even harbor secret thoughts of Greg Norman finally burying his demons. Still others want nothing more than to see Phil Mickelson smiling on the 18th green once again. Not many, maybe, because it can be lonely pulling against arguably the greatest player ever. Family and friends might not understand. But there are reasons: ■ He’s not fan friendly: Sure, everyone loves Tiger, but why? He doesn’t give autographs, stares straight ahead when walking through crowds, and offers little more than an occasional tip of the hat to acknowledge the throngs following him around the course. Not to mention he curses so loudly after hitting a bad shot that parents have to cover their children’s ears. ■ His caddie is a pain: Stevie Williams makes more than a million dollars a year to carry Woods’ bag and hand him his clubs. He also comes in handy

COMMENTARY driving him to the course, and occasionally will help Woods read a putt. But somewhere along the line his job description broadened to becoming Woods’ enforcer on and off the course. His antics include snatching cameras from offending fans and calling Phil Mickelson names, both of which probably earned him a bonus check from his boss. ■ He’s too perfect: Swedish model wife, check. Two cute kids, check. Florida mansion and private jet, check. At a time most of America is struggling, couldn’t Woods throw us a bone and show us he shares our pain by blowing a four-shot lead on the back nine to lose the Masters? ■ He scares people: Well, not regular people, but his fellow players. Woods is revered — no, feared — by the people he plays against, which is the main reason why not even Mickelson has stepped up his game enough to give us a true rival. ■ He’s won enough: Woods first won the Masters at the age of 21 and has done it three times since. If he wins this week, he’ll have five green jackets and be within one win of tying Jack Nicklaus for the most Masters titles. Nicklaus would love to keep the record, but remember: It was the Golden Bear himself who predicted after seeing Woods in a practice round in 1996 that the young phenom would win more Masters than him and Palmer combined (10). ■ He won“t play the par-3: The best player in the world was notable again by his absence Wednesday at the annual Par-3 contest, where players show off their games and families while fans get a chance to interact with them. Asked earlier if he would compete and have daughter,

Sam, on the bag, Woods wasted no time turning it down. ■ His clothes clash: Actually, Woods is one of the snazzier dressers on tour, thanks to a contract with Nike that guarantees him the latest in golf fashion. He’s also lucky to be dominant in an era where checkered pants and pink tops are a thing of the past — unless you’re Ian Poulter. But another win Sunday means watching Woods parade around in a red shirt and green jacket that would get him tossed from most decent nightclubs. ■ He’s too scripted: Everything about Woods seems like it was pulled from some Hollywood movie of old, like the drama of last year’s U.S. Open, when he hobbled his way down the 18th hole and then made a putt to force a playoff he eventually won. His comeback this year from knee surgery was true to form when he made an 18-footer in near darkness to cap a five-stroke comeback and win his last tournament. Nobody can possibly do those kind of things unless they’re drawn up in advance. Unless, of course, the name is Tiger Woods. ■ Youth needs to be served: Woods is now 33, a fact that drew a rueful smile from him at his Tuesday press conference. His newest would-be rivals are from another generation. Teenagers Rory McIlroy, Danny Lee and Ryo Ishikawa are in this Masters, and there will come a time that golf needs players like them as much as it needs Woods. Nothing wrong with that time beginning this week. So, there, Tiger haters. That should be enough to get you through Sunday. And for the 99 percent of the world who will root for Woods, only one reason is necessary. Because he is Tiger Woods.

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NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Florida 3 0 1.000 — New York 2 0 1.000 1/2 Atlanta 2 1 .667 1 Philadelphia 1 2 .333 2 Washington 0 3 .000 3 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 2 1 .667 — Pittsburgh 2 1 .667 — Milwaukee 1 1 .500 1/2 Houston 1 2 .333 1 St. Louis 1 2 .333 1 Cincinnati 0 2 .000 1 1/2 West Division W L Pct GB Colorado 2 1 .667 — Los Angeles 2 1 .667 — San Francisco 1 1 .500 1/2 Arizona 1 2 .333 1 San Diego 1 2 .333 1 ——— Wednesday’s Games Florida 6, Washington 4 Philadelphia 12, Atlanta 11 Colorado 9, Arizona 2 N.Y. Mets 9, Cincinnati 7 Chicago Cubs 11, Houston 6 Pittsburgh 7, St. Louis 4 L.A. Dodgers 5, San Diego 2 Milwaukee 4, San Francisco 2 Thursday’s Games N.Y. Mets (Perez 0-0) at Cincinnati (Arroyo 0-0), 10:35 a.m. Pittsburgh (Ohlendorf 0-0) at St. Louis (Carpenter 0-0), 11:40 a.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 0-0) at San Diego (Correia 0-0), 1:35 p.m. Milwaukee (Parra 0-0) at San Francisco (Cain 0-0), 5:05 p.m.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L y-Boston 59 19 x-Philadelphia 40 37 New Jersey 32 46 Toronto 30 48 New York 30 49 Southeast Division

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W L y-Cleveland 63 15 Chicago 38 40 Detroit 38 40 Indiana 34 44 Milwaukee 32 47 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L x-Houston 50 28 x-San Antonio 50 28 x-New Orleans 48 30 x-Dallas 47 31 Memphis 22 56 Northwest Division W L x-Denver 53 26 x-Portland 50 28 x-Utah 47 31 Minnesota 24 55 Oklahoma City 21 57 Pacific Division W L z-L.A. Lakers 62 16 Phoenix 43 35 Golden State 28 50 L.A. Clippers 18 60 Sacramento 16 61

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x-clinched playoff spot; y-clinched division; zclinched conference ——— Wednesday’s Games Orlando 81, Memphis 78 Indiana 130, Toronto 101 Portland 95, San Antonio 83 Cleveland 98, Washington 86 Boston 106, New Jersey 104 Detroit 113, New York 86 Atlanta 113, Milwaukee 105 Phoenix 105, New Orleans 100 Denver 122, Oklahoma City 112 Dallas 130, Utah 101 Minnesota 105, Golden State 97 Thursday’s Games Philadelphia at Chicago, 6 p.m. Houston at Sacramento, 8 p.m. Denver at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT x-New Jersey 49 27 4 x-Philadelphia 43 25 11 x-Pittsburgh 43 28 9 N.Y. Rangers 41 30 9 N.Y. Islanders 26 44 9 Northeast Division W L OT

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z-Boston 51 18 10 Montreal 41 29 10 Buffalo 39 32 9 Ottawa 36 34 10 Toronto 33 35 13 Southeast Division W L OT y-Washington 49 23 8 x-Carolina 45 28 7 Florida 39 30 11 Atlanta 34 40 6 Tampa Bay 24 38 18 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT y-Detroit 51 19 9 x-Chicago 44 24 12 x-Columbus 41 29 10 St. Louis 39 31 10 Nashville 39 33 8 Northwest Division W L OT x-Calgary 45 29 6 x-Vancouver 43 27 10 Minnesota 38 33 9 Edmonton 37 34 9 Colorado 32 44 3 Pacific Division W L OT y-San Jose 53 16 11 Anaheim 41 33 6 Dallas 35 35 10 Los Angeles 33 36 11 Phoenix 34 39 7

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Pts 117 88 80 77 75

GF 253 237 224 203 199

GA 196 230 251 230 247

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2006 Yamaha YZ450F Anniversary edition. Over $1,000 of after market parts. 3 sets if plastic, excellent condition, well maintained, garage kept. $4,000 970-846-5632

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Inside Storage (May-September) $60/per sled free trailer storage. Stock Drive Storage 970-824-3005 06 Ski Doo 800 151 REV, great mountain sled. $3500 OBO. MUST SELL! (970)846-7277

$500 Police Impounds! Chevy`s from $500! For Listings 1-800-576-6918 ext K044 60 USED CARS AND TRUCKS, Fully reconditioned vehicles with new car warranties! TOM REUTER CARS, Steamboat Springs, 875-0700. www.tomreuter.com 2000 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition. Burgundy w/ tan trim. V8, AWD, leather, A/C, power windows and locks, sunroof, 6 CD changer. 106,000 miles. $6,000 OBO. (970) 629-3028

2003 Chevy Astro Van, 68k miles with ladder racks and shelving inside. New tires, $4,200. 2005 Chevy express van 105k miles, ladder rack and shelving, new tires, $4,500. 2007 Chevy truck bed, white, $250. 970-824-8305

2004 Ford F-150, 72k, 4WD-XLT Supercab. Below Blue-Book, excellent condition, well maintained, too many extras to list! $14,500 OBO 970-846-9274

98 GMC 3500 1 ton Dually flatbed 4x4. $4,500 OBO 970-846-5358.

2006 F150 single cab 40k miles auto 4x4. $12,000 OBO 970-846-5358.

1997 Dodge 1500 SLT Tonnau Cover. $3,500 OBO (970) 846-3901

2007 Dodge 4 door heavy duty 3500 series 4x4 truck. Large all terrain tires with chrome wheels, bed liner and every option including navigation and a turbo charge Cummings diesel engine. This metallic burgundy red truck is in perfect condition. $29,900 970- 276-3743

2000 - Chevy 3500 Dually with tow package 89,000 miles great work truck, $8,700 call T.J. at 846-1807

5’x8’ utility trailer. $250 (970) 819-1456

Dependable Work Truck. 03 Chevy Silverado Z71, extended cab, 8cyl, 4WD Leer topper, Power.139,000 mi. $7000 OBO. 819-8687

2003 Harley Davidson 100th Anniv. Edition Heritage Softail Classic. Great Cond! Only 6300 miles. Lots of extras! $14,500 OBO. Call Gary 970-291-1011

2006 Trail Master Gooseneck Flat bed trailer. 14,000lb max load. $4500 Call Cell 307-761-0251

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MAYTAG WASHER $75. Top loading, white, excellent condition, no rust, runs very well. 871-4593

Granby CO Sun May 3 @ 11:00 Sinclair Logging Complete Equipment Liquidation No Reserves! Lockhart Auction & Realty 879-0565 Cookie@LockhartAuction.com

1997 F250HD Powerstroke, 140k miles, Fantastic! (3) 1998/01 Toyota Tacoma(s), Spectacular! 1991 Dodge Dakota 107k miles! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com Warranties!

1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon, 140k, new head gaskets, timing belt, Blizzak tires, detailed & tuneup. Runs Great. $4800 970-846-5501

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4x4, 48k, 17-21 MPG. $13,500 Motivated to SELL! 970-589-2636

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Pizza ovens, pizza roller, 6’ pizza prep table, 6’ sandwich prep table, gas broiler, gas grill, deep fryer, slicer, ice machine, Hobart mixer. All tables & cooking equipment. Seem at Dinty Moores in Oak Creek. Call 736-2678 or 846-0708 for appointment.

1988 Range Rover. $1600 970-318-1470

4 stall BARN FSBO. Made by Tote-A-Shed. 12’x40’ with small awning off the front. Used rarely, mainly for stalling show horses. Sky lights in each stall, heavy metal framed, gray with blue trim. Nice sliding doors with barred windows. Wood walls inside. Very nice barn for any big or small ranch. Comes in 1 piece, will negotiate moving for you if needed. Please call 970-620-0059 and ask for Tina. Asking $8,000 OBO

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“Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.” Downtown Books 543 Yampa Avenue, Craig 824-5343 Artisans! Looking for a place to showcase handcrafted creations or consign antiques? Call the Hayden Artisans’ Marketplace, 276-2019. Tues-Sat, 10a-6p

Samsung DLP HDTV, 50” 2.5 years old, new bulb. Needs new color wheel. Retail for $1,600. $200 OBO 970-871-9002

Cuzco Collection hacienda office desk & bedford drop leaf coffee table. Superb condition! 970-875-1200

Spring Harrow Sale

For Sale: Shindaiwa 4000 watt generator runs good. $150;2 Weather Guard side mounted truck tool boxes. $100 for both. 276-9236

Sale prices only while supplies last. 4 ft $338, 8 ft $628, 12 ft $915. Includes Drawbar. Farrow Repair Service, 970-879-0130 PC COMPUTER SERVICES HALF PRICE Residential Computer Repair, located in Steamboat. Microsoft Certified Professional. Tune Ups, Troubleshooting, Repairs and Installations. Cell:(818)426-9095 chill333@live.com.

Tune-ups, Troubleshooting & Repairs All Computer & Laptop Brands New & Used PCs, Laptops & Parts, Virus Removal & Prevention, Wireless Networking, DELL Registered Partner 970-879-8890 DaveGlantz@ComputerCures.biz

1999 24’ gooseneck flatbed with dovetail and ramps. 2002 John Deere 4600 with loader. Both excellent condition. (970)824-5624

Mister Money of Steamboat970-879-3633

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Having trouble getting the computer help you need? Ask a local where they go for help... We have been helping Steamboat use computers since 1985! Whether it’s your home or business, we are the locals choice for anything computer related. Andy, Marcus, Royce and Kenneth. 970-870-7984 www.ComputerSupportGuys.com 2130 Resort Drive, Suite 100

Locally cut beetle kill lumber. 970-846-8202 Beetle kill pine T and G flooring. Kiln dried, quality milled 1x6 $2.35 / s.f. F.O.B. Granby Co. 970-887-2644 www.ecowoodsales.com

CONCEALED CARRY CLASSES. 8 hour class in Kremmling. $75.00 Three dates available, Friday April 10th, Saturday April 11th and Friday April 17th. 970-724-3311 or gunsmokebob@msn.com

Pinion cut, split 970-734-4053.

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CHILDCARE OFFERED: Craig grandmother offering FT day care, no weekends. Children of all ages, (Please no teenagers). Call 937-231-3925 15 PEOPLE WANTED to lose up to 30 lbs in 30 Days! 100% Guaranteed! Dr. Recommended! 970-824-9284 or suebecat@msn.com

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BECOME MORE EFFICIENT & SAVE $$ We sell and service the latest technology in business phone systems and VoIP solutions. Improve your business presence and increase functionality now. (970)879-0734 www.northwestdata.com

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SWIM SEPARATES

Mix and Match any size, color or style by Los Angeles based Swimbay. Separates start at $35 and full one piece at $55. Choose from halter, triangle, bandeau, padded, underwire up to D sized cups. Trendy one piece monokini’s for teens and young women.

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Easter dyed chicks and ducklings. The 10th and 11th at Critters ‘R Us. Reserve now! Easy Yoke Poultry, Elijah 970-824-4768

ALL STEEL PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS. Strong, secure, weather & rodent proof. Great for business, home, ranch, oil field & more. 8x8x20ft in stock. 8x8x40ft. available. 970-824-3256.

Wanted: 5 1/2’ x 12’ sectional temporary corral fencing any condition, other sizes considered. (970) 819-3234

MOVING, MUST SELL! Diamond back recumbent exercise back, like new! $275 312-576-8207

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We buy used books. All kinds! Please call (970)620-4507 Like new plastic crates. $2 each.

Alfalfa seed, corn seed, grasses. Farmer to Farmer. Call us before you buy. You will SAVE MONEY!. We deliver anywhere. Ray Odermott, 208-465-5280, 800-910-4101, 208-340-6119.

BUYING GOLD, SILVER AND PLATINUM BULLION AND COINS. all (970)-824-5807 or Cell (970)-326-8170.

BE A MASSAGE THERAPIST NEXT SKI SEASON! MountainHeart School, Crested Butte! 850 hour, 6 Month Certification. June 1st. 800-673-0539 www.mountainheart.org

FREE: Electric range oven and refrigerator. You haul. Call 819-1009

YAMPA VALLEY FEEDS at the Historic Hayden Grain Elevator-Celebrate our Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, April 18 from 9-5, BBQ from 11-2; Ribbon Cutting at 1:30 and barn dance with Greg Scott from 2-4. New in this week-gardening supplies and seeds! Be local & buy local! www.yampavalleyfeeds.com or 276-4250. Now accepting Visa/MC.

Free Hot Tub. You pick up at 3449 Hiawatha Court in Steamboat Springs. Call 509-255-9460 with questions. FREE: Wooden baby crib, mattress NOT included good shape, you haul. 879-5284

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FURNITURE SALE! All furniture 50% off at shop & warehouse. 908 Lincoln. (970)879-5154 For Sale: King size new Serta mattress, box springs, bed frame, two sets of king size sheets and comforter. $1,000 OBO 970-620-4057 Media/Entertainment Armoire: $250 OBO, darker/cherry wood color. Nightstand and 18” TV also available. 846-0613 AFFORDABLE FURNITURE, NEW AND USED Beds, dressers, bookcases, desks, couches, end tables... RUMMAGERS THRIFT STORE 11th St. South, downtown 870-6087 Indoor, outdoor bar stools, iron. 40 at $25 each. 819-6649 STEAMBOAT’S MATTRESS HEADQUARTERS Mountain Mattress and furniture, Queen sets from $299. All natural, memory foam, 22 models on floor (970)879-8116

High quality grass hay for sale. Large round bales, $120 Ton 970-846-7305 Large round bales alfalfa & meadow hay. Horse quality, never rained on $130 ton. Delivery available Call (970)734-7915 or 272-3282.

Free HP Laserjet 4L monochrome laser printer. Works great but needs a new $25.00 toner cartridge. Has the old style 25 prong computer plug. If interested, please call 303-332-3138.

BUNNY RABBIT for free just in time for Easter. Very sweet! Please call 276-3334

5 year old Steel Gray mare. Own Grand daughter of Peppy San Badger. Broke, gentle, trailers. 14.2 hands. (970)326-8621

879-7141 837 Lincoln Mon-Fri @9:30am HAIRCUTS START $12.00 29 years experience 22 years open

Mobile Welding, Fabricating and Mechanic. 20 years experience. Call 970-276-8163

Free towing of unwanted & abandoned vehicles. 879-1065

Stay at Home mom with Day Care experience has openings in her home in Hayden. 970-276-1002

8th Street Downtown Steamboat. Open 7 Days a week. 970-879-LOVE(5683)

FREE KING SIZE MATTRESS TO FIRST TAKER. Ready for immediate pick-up. No appt. Come and get it, alley between 3rd & 5th, Oak & Pine, Steamboat. Protected under roof deck.

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Licensed daycare provider in Hayden. Has a toddler opening (2+) & PT care available. (970)276-1119

Individual and Group Health Insurance PPO, ALL-PROVIDER. Emergency room, RX. Rates guaranteed. Replace expensive COBRA Plans. www.LoneEagleInsurance.com (970)879-1101

2008 Hinker snow plow, fits 2007 or newer Chevy. Can purchase different mounts. $5,700 new, asking $2,500. Titan 4 place snowmobile trailer. Good condition $3,200. 824-8305

60 Acres, No Covenants, Live Water, Great Access $230,000.00. Vonnie Frentress, Colorado Group Realty 846-4372

Good quality grass hay, small square bales. $115 per ton, call 824-1085 and leave message.

City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 - 760 Critter Court 4-04-09 Found at Hwy 40/Walton Creek Rd-female border collie. Found at Stagecoach Townhomes-unneutered male Jack Russell Terrier. FOUND- Giro ski helmet and bolle goggles found by Green Machine on Sunday. Call 846-2469 to identify. Goggles have “Heidi” written on them. FOUND: Knife bag in the Knoll parking lot on the 29th of March. (970)736-1081 to identify. LOST: April 1st, Motorola GZ8 cell phone. Meadows parking lot or on the hill. Huge Reward! (970)846-1942

BUNNY RABBIT for free just in time for Easter! Very sweet! Please call 276-3334. AKC Registered Lab Puppies. Chocolates and Blacks, Championship blood line. Ready on April 29th. $500, taking depostis now! 970-824-9615 AKC Golden Retriever puppies, born 3/7, 3 males, 4 females, $450, parents on site 970-629-8719 Australian - Border HYBRID Puppies. Priced to sell ASAP. Parents on site, getting older, getting smarter. 819-9518 CANINES UNLIMITED LLC Training, behavior Consultants. Grooming & do-it yourself dog wash www.caninesunlimitedtraining.com 970-824-6364 AKC Basset Hounds. $400 Also Mini Schnauzer and a Yorki/Westie. Cocker Spaniel. All $50 off. BAKER DRIVE PETS 970-824-3933 FREE: Lab mix puppies. Ready to go. 276-4746

Warm Weather, experienced riding to condition your horse in time for Spring/Summer. No broncs please! Robin Lorenz Romick 879-0392, 846-2669 2 year old Red Angus bulls. (719) 379-5213 14yo TB mare, ex-racehorse, sound & healthy. Needs experienced rider, regular work. Great: athlete, potential, challenge. (917)282-1704. Sidney Peak.

City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 www.petfinder.com DATE: 4-4-09 Dogs for Adoption-$30: Moon-Black Lab/Coon Hound-Male with energy and loyalty! Last call! Jack-6 yr old black lab in foster care. Loves to camp and swim! Has special needs. Call shelter for info. Teddy Bear- 1 year old Akita? mix. His name says it all. Bukner- 11 month old Chihuahua/Yorkie male. CaseyYoung female border collie- A ranch would be ideal. Cats for Adoption. We have 11 adult cats waiting for great homes!-$30 each. Kittens available in 6 weeks.

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AKC French Bulldog puppies. Ready to go next week. 1st Shots, de-wormed. (970)-824-3409 or (970)-629-9486.

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Radio Shack is looking for a sales person experienced with Electronics and Car Audio. Apply at 106 West Victory Way.

Family seeking part-time Nanny to assist in light housekeeping duties and childcare. References required, and previous experience with children is necessary. Please call Angela at 970-948-5312 New home Day Care opening up in Mid April for Infants and toddlers. Call Sherry 846-7336

Fly In Property in the San Juan Islands, Washington. Roche Harbor, Exclusive fly in, fly out community. Approximately .5 acre. Call Don at 970-819-6151 1/2 interest in a 1981 Bonanza Turbo charged A-36. Well maintained. Well equipped with Garman 430. Oxygen, flight director. $75,000. Hangered at SBS. (785)845-3709

Medical Office Manager needed for pediatric practice. Must have strong skills and experience in human resources, book keeping (Quickbooks), computer applications and organization. Minimum bachelor’s degree required. Send inquires and resumes to admin@pediatricsofsteamboat.com

CONTRACTORS / TRADESMEN : Learn essential computer skills! Builder taught: MS Word, Excel, & Project; email & internet. 2 hr training, $50. Call for apptmt. 970-819-2624 There are funds available for uninsured and underinsured local women to pay for annual wellness exams, mammograms and breast cancer treatment costs. Don’t compromise your health we can help! Call the Yampa Valley Breast Cancer Awareness Project to learn how to apply for funds. 846-4554. Prime Kuts will be closed Apr. 6-Apr. 13 for vacation. I will reopen Tues. Apr. 14 with regular hrs. Mon-Fri 10-8 & Sat 8-6 Thank you for your support. 879-3368, 1835 Central Park Plaza Free confidential pregnancy tests & ultrasound. Pregnancy Resource Center. 544 Oak Street (The Good Shepherd House) Walk-ins welcome Tuesdays from 12-6PM, and Thursdays 9-1PM or call for an appointment any time. 871-1307

Teacher of the Hearing Impaired. Teacher of the hearing impaired needed for a full time position in the NW Colorado BOCES, Rio Blanco BOCES, and Moffat County Schools. This teacher would serve students with hearing disabilities in a large, mountainous area of northwest Colorado. Masters degree and Colorado licensure is preferred. Salary is dependent on education and experience with excellent benefits included. Travel is involved. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2009. Please apply online at www.nwboces.org or mail resumes to NW BOCES, Box 773390, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST needed for a full-time position to serve preschool through high school age students in Hayden and Craig, CO. The position would be three days in Hayden and two days in Craig. Colorado Certification in School Psychology is required. Salary is dependent on education and experience with excellent benefits included. Application deadline is April 13, 2009. Please apply online at www.nwboces.org or send resumes to NW Colorado BOCES, Box 773390, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477.

HAYDEN - INDOOR YARD SALE, 10-4 FRIDAY & SATURDAY 118 S. Walnut, Mt. Harris Liquor Bldg. Rare antique globe Budweiser chandelier with moving horse team, antique cooking stoves, furniture, clothing-all ages, knick knacks, dishes and more.

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Teacher of the Visually Impaired. Teacher of the visually impaired needed for a part time position in the NW Colorado BOCES and Moffat County Schools. This teacher would serve students with visual disabilities in a large, mountainous area of northwest Colorado. Masters degree and Colorado licensure is preferred. Salary is dependent on education and experience with excellent benefits included. Travel is involved. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2009. Please apply online at www.nwboces.org or mail resumes to NW BOCES, Box 773390, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477.

Registration Technician, Alpine Campus, Steamboat Springs - Under the supervision of the Assistant Campus Dean of Student Services, the Registration Technician is responsible for enrollment, registration, and records keeping procedures in cooperation with faculty and campus administration. This position evaluates and processes student admissions applications; conducts evaluation; plans, organizes and coordinates student registration activities; processes class changes; enters data; maintains lists and files as well as preparing reports. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and 1 year related work experience, or Associate’s Degree or 2-year college certificate, vocational school, or technical program beyond high school, business college or similar training efforts and 2 years related experience; or High School Diploma/GED and 4 years related experience. Applying for this job is a two step process: 1. Begin the online application and provide information as required here. 2. Download PDF-CMC Employment Application Form, save and attach to your online account, or submit by mail or fax as instructed. Review of resumes will begin April 20, 2009. CMC is an EOE committed to diversifying its workforce.

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Warehouse Manager: $15/hr 15-20hrs/wk includes some weekends. Qualifications: Extensive chainsaw experience, highly organized, supervision of young adults a +. Duties: organize, inventory and manage check-out, maint. of all crew gear, tools, saws, vehicles, trailers, and other equipment, offer on-site saw and tool maint. Brandon @ brandon@rockymountainyouthcorps.com o r v i s i t http//:rockymountainyouthcorps.org/positions/107-warehouse-manager.html

Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp is looking for a summer Facilities Assistant. Must have knowledge of carpentry and grounds keeping; electric and plumbing a plus. This is the perfect job for a self-starter with a good work ethic. June 1 b Sept 15. Salary, rustic housing and meals all included. Fax resume to 879-5823 or email to p-m@perry-mansfield.org Questions call 879-7125.

Human Services Coordinator

This part-time position will provide human services and workshops to immigrant families. Requires excellent interpersonal & communication skills, and fluency in Spanish and English. Apply in person at 718 Oak Street, Steamboat Springs, or 510 Breeze Street, Craig. For questions, please email director@ciiccolorado.org EOE.

Now Hiring MACHINIST For Job Shop in Craig, CO $20-25 P/H DOE Benefits Package Manual Experience Necessary CNC & Manual Preferred Must Have Own Tools Please Submit Resume via FAX or Email 9 7 0 - 8 2 4 - 8 0 9 0 alan@magnummetals.com

Apprentice plumbers needed for large commercial project in Craig, Colorado. Top wages & Benefits. Send resume to fax # 801-820-2520 Email to bbingham@kkmechanical.net

Moffat County-Seeking applicants for the position of part-time Cemetery Grounds/Facility Maintenance Technician.. For complete job description, contact Colorado Workforce Center (970) 824-3246. Moffat County is an EEO Employer.

Mystery shoppers. Earn up $100 a day. Under cover shoppers needed to judge retail and dining establishments. Experience not required. 800-721-8703 Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp is looking for a summer Security Guard for evenings. Must enjoy working with students in a rustic atmosphere. Night shift 8pm b midnight. This is the perfect job for someone needing a little extra cash. June 19 b August 8. Salary and evening meal included. Fax resume to 879-5823 or email to p-m@perry-mansfield.org Questions call 879-7125. WANTED: 29 SERIOUS PEOPLE Work from home using a computer. Up to $1,500-$5,000 PT, FT www.ltjglobal.com Do you need a new career NOW? We have over 100 to choose from. Get paid while you train in the Colorado Army National Guard. Call Sergeant Holloway 970-986-9206 Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake State Parks are now hiring for all summer positions—rangers, boat inspectors, maintenance, and visitor center staff. Come be part of an outstanding team in a beautiful corner of Routt County. To apply, see parks.state.co.us/Parks/SteamboatLake or call 970-879-3922.

Medical Assistant. Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, position in Craig. This position will promote safe, quality patient/client care as a clinical resource in the Northwest Colorado Community Health Center. Will also supervise select staff and may provide patient care. Three years experience as an RN required and experience in community health center preferred. Requires excellent computer and communication skills. Apply in person at 745 Russell Street, Craig or 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101, Steamboat Springs. For questions, please email ggarrison@nwcovna.org EOE

Bureau of Land Management. Seeking applicants for full-time Visitor Information Assistant, Craig, CO. See job description and apply online at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov. Announcement open March 30th to April 10th. Moffat County-Seeking applicants for the position of temporary full-time Grounds/Facility Maintenance Technician for Fairgrounds. For complete job description, contact Colorado Workforce Center (970)824-3246. Moffat County is an EEO Employer

GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance Is seeking both experienced and Inexperienced underground COAL MINERS. Great pay, benefits, 401(k) Paid vacations & holidays. Call Jeff at 301-334-8186 ext 206 Or email your resume to: jgiacobe@gmsminerepair.com

Front Desk Representative. We are looking for a customer oriented person with computer skills to join our fun, fast paced medical office. Must enjoy working with people and have a desire to understand the many aspects of the medical field. Full time with attractive benefit package, paid vacation and competitive salary. Fax resume to 870-3499

Medical Records Technician. Full-time benefited position in Craig. This position is responsible for the custody, supervision, filing and indexing of medical records for the Northwest Colorado Community Health Center. Performs all clerical duties related to the medical record. Requires excellent computer and communication skills. Apply in person at 745 Russell Street, Craig or 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101, Steamboat Springs. For questions, please email sanderso@nwcovna.org EOE

Local family needs home HEALTH worker 2-4 days per week. Flexible daytime hours. Must be willing to work around smoker. Call 970-846-2324 days or 970-879-2324 evenings

Clinical Specialist. Full-time, salaried, exempt, benefited position in Craig. This position will promote safe, quality patient/client care as a clinical resource in the Northwest Colorado Community Health Center. Will also supervise select staff and may provide patient care. Three years experience as an RN required and experience in community health center preferred. Requires excellent computer and communication skills. Apply in person at 745 Russell Street, Craig or 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101, Steamboat Springs. For questions, please email ggarrison@nwcovna.org. EOE.

Accounting Clerk II. Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, position in Steamboat Springs. This position will assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliation, and month end financial reporting. Three years experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping related field required and experience with fund balances preferred. Requires excellent computer and communication skills. Apply in person at 745 Russell Street, Craig or 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101, Steamboat Springs. For questions, please email sanderso@nwcovna.org EOE.

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Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District

POSITION TITLE: Water Resources Engineer II: Ideal candidate will have a broad range education, experience, interest in hydrology, water resources engineering and project management. Performs and directs technical and administrative work involving complex professional water resources studies and projects. Requirements, Degree in Civil or Environmental or Agricultural Engineering or closely related field. EIT, PE preferred or ability to obtain professional status, Minimum of 5 years experience in hydrology and water resources Construction management experience. An enthusiasm for diverse work appreciated. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects. This position reports to the District Manager and works cooperatively with administrative staff and will work with other agencies, regulators, and consultants on a regular basis. Salary DOQ, this is a full time, salary position in Routt County, CO. For additional information or to submit resume and cover letter electronically contact Applicaupperyampa@mwwater.com tions must be received by April 28, 2009

Physical Therapy practice seeking a temporary Office Manager for the summer. Applicants should be self-motivated, detail-oriented and have strong computer, phone & organizational skills. Call 879-7799 for more information.

SALES TAX AUDITOR, City of Steamboat Springs FT, Excellent benefits. Hiring Range: $45,756-$54,000 DOQ. Starts May 18th. Performs sales & Building Use-Tax auditing and associated accounting duties. Requires independent work, good computer skills (Excel), accounting or business degree, and 3 years experience in accounting and auditing. Auditing experience preferred. Submit resume and application to: City of Steamboat Springs 137 10th Street, POB 775088, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 or to: jthrasher@steamboatsprings.net (Attn: Tax Auditor) by April 14, 2009 Application and info available at: www.steamboatsprings.net EOE.

FINANCE & PERSONNEL DIRECTOR needed for NW BOCES. The position is full-time with excellent benefits and salary is dependent on education and experience. Anticipated start date is June 1, 2009. Applicants need experience in Human Resources management, Basic accounting principles, computer functions of Excel, Access and Word and government reporting. Application deadline is April 30, 2009. Please apply online at www.nwboces.org or send resumes to NW Colorado BOCES, Box 773390, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477.

HR Coordinator - EEO/AA

Position will be a member of the TIC Holdings (TICH) Human Resources team with a primary focus on coordinating the overall implementation, administration, monitoring, and refinement of TIC’s EEO/AA Programs and assuring compliance with EEO/AA legislation. Requirements include a minimum of a high school diploma with bachelors degree highly recommended. At least 2-4 years experience in human resources or a related field is required. PHR certification is preferred. Advanced computer and keyboarding skills are required including advanced Word, Excel and Outlook skills including the ability to become proficient with other database programs. If you value an employee-driven organization that creates opportunities for people to excel, and meet the above criteria, to apply please send resume and cover letter to Avrom.Feinberg@ticus.com. TIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, veterans and the disable to apply.

STEAMBOAT:Luxurious 1BD, 1BD furnished Storm Meadows Club. Pool, Hot tub, gym, tennis, laundry, internet. $1100 includes utilities. NS, NP, lease negotiable. (970)819-6933

OAK CREEK: Great Views! 2BD, 1BA, recently updated, flooring, paint and windows. $650 monthly plus utilities. 1st, last, deposit. 970-736-2383

STEAMBOAT:2BD Condo near Gondola. Nicely remodeled. Avail 5/16. $1,350 + utils. NP, NS. 970.547.4662

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA apartment in 5BD house. Includes garage, WD. Responsible couple preferred. Pet Friendly $1250 monthly + utilities. Available Now. Call Russ 203-253-6509 Furnished large 1BD, 1BA apartment in new log home. Near mountain. NP, NS, $895/monthly includes all utilities, cable/internet. Call (970)846-5551

STEAMBOAT:GREAT LOCATION: 1BD, 1BTH on Yampa St, backyard, pets OK, OPEN NOW, some utilities included $785 mo. Call Jill 846-7801 OAK CREEK: Large studio apartment - 1BD apartment, both in great condition! $675 monthly includes all utilities, dish. 970-819-2849 STEAMBOAT: Private, one room efficiency apartment, full bath, laundry room, NS, NP. $750 includes utilities, cable TV, wireless. 846-6905

OAK CREEK:2BR, 1BA Apartment. Heat, water & sewer included. $695 monthly + deposit NS, Pet negotiable. Available immediately (970)846-6218 STEAMBOAT:Beautiful studio apartment, front porch overlooking pond, private settings. All utilities included. $1000 monthly negotiable. Mountain location. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. (970)291-9266

The Village At Steamboat

is hiring for the full time position of: FRONT DESK AGENT, PIECE RATE HOUSEKEEPER, MAINTENANCE POSITION - FT & PT available. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS. Year round employment. Full Time Employee (32 hours) Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, Potential Tuition Reimbursement, Discounted hotel room rates at Wyndham core properties. Apply in person at 900 Pine Grove Circle (Across from the Tennis Bubble) EOE, VETERANS, DV, M, F

PHIPPSBURG: Furnished Studio 25 min south of Steamboat, $450 month. all utilities included. Deposit, 1st, last. NS, NP 871-1085 leave message STEAMBOAT: Very nice studio apartments available. WD, utilities, cable, and internet included. NP, First, last, security. References required. $725 monthly. (970)871-9918 or (970)846-5358 STEAMBOAT:On Mountain, 1BD studio, full kitchen and bath, furnished. Huge parking, great backyard, WD, NS, Pest negotiable, cable included. $900 monthly 970-846-1071 STEAMBOAT:Wonderful Furnished 1BD in town $1,000 month. Includes utilities, wireless internet, Direct-TV, beautiful views! NS, NP. First, Last, Deposit (970)879-3118

SUBWAY/COLD STONE CREAMERY is now hiring PT & FT. Night & weekends. Apply in person at 2032 Curve Plaza. No phone calls.

Smokehouse is accepting applications for DAY PREP COOK; Early AM start (6-7am), 5 days per week; permanent position. Must have work references; kitchen experience required; apply in person before 11 AM, 912 Lincoln

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Basement apartment with bonus room. Beatiful view of Mt. Werner. Knotty Pine and slate finishes. WD, utilities included. 970-291-9009 STEAMBOAT:1BR, 1BA unfurnished suite in new house. Excellent mountain location, separate entrance, full kitchen, W/D. NS, NP. $1000 monthly includes most utilities. Nelson 970-846-8338 CRAIG: DOWNTOWN Large 2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments.Furnished, parking, laundry facilities. All electric kitchens including DW, disposals. Small pets ok. Call (970)824-7120

Food Demonstrator, Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, Sunday 12:30 pm to 7:00pm. Must have internet access. If interested please contact karen.lewis@asmnet.com or 888-524-9192 ext 16533.

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�� Western Slope Steel Buildings is looking for a highly motivated Sales Representative for Western Colorado. Applicants should have Commercial Construction experience. Self starter and highly motivated. Fax resume to 970-949-1541.

Local internet based business seeking outgoing self starter for sales/marketing. Unlimited potential. If you are motivated you will make money. Commission based. 879.2988

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STEAMBOAT:WOW! $950 monthly, IN TOWN, cozy, clean, unfurnished 2BR, 1BA. Pets negotiable. Limited persons and cars. Gas heat, water - LOW UTILITIES. 970-734-4919

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA Sundance Creek condo WD, garage, on the bus route, gas fireplace, hot tub, NS, NP 970-734-6059 STEAMBOAT:ON MOUNTAIN 2BD, 2BA beautifully remodeled, leather furniture, w/d, granite, stainless, flatscreen, wireless, DTV, INCREDIBLE VIEWS! NP, NS. $1400 monthly + utilities. 970-846-3590 STEAMBOAT:Furnished, very private creek side, Burgess Creek. Very clean, 2bd, 3ba, attached garage. $1,600 month. Michael Available May 1 (949)433-1708 STEAMBOAT:Spring Sale until June 12th! $300 per week or $1,000 monthly! Furnished 2BD, 2BA, Sunray Meadows, garage, NS, NP. (720)581-3299 STEAMBOAT:Sunray Meadows 2BD, 2BA, garage, WD, NS, NP, Building 11. Spectacular views, Most utilities included. Available Now Tim (480) 831-1970 STEAMBOAT:3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Furnished Condo on Mountain. W/D, NP, NS. Steamboat Home Management & Realty 879-1982

CRAIG:Remodeled 2BA, 1BA apartments with Travertine, slate, oak, and alder finishes, Economy apartments, or 2BD, 2BA Townhomes that allow pets. 970-824-9251 OAK CREEK: 2BD, 1Bath apartment, all appliances, NS, 1 pet negotiable, 1st & security. $895 per month includes utilities. Joe 846-3542

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STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, Charming new detached guest house/apt. in Old Town. Open studio, floor plan. W/D, NS, Pets? $850 monthly + utilities. Available 5/1. 970-846-5667

STEAMBOAT:Large 3BD, 1.5BA Old Town. Water & trash included, gas, WD & fenced yard. $1350 month 819-1009

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Home Health and Hospice RN- This position performs direct patient care, evaluates needs, and conducts case and resource management for patients under the direction of a licensed physician. Travel required. Requires excellent computer and communication skills. Apply in person at 745 Russell Street, Craig or 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101, Steamboat Springs. For questions, please email sanderso@nwcovna.org EOE.

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The Grand Junction Housing Authority will be accepting applications for the Moffat County Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section 8) waiting list. The waiting list will be open from April 1, 2009 through April 30, 2009. Applications can be picked up and turned in at the Department of Social Services, 595 Breeze Street, Craig, Colorado. Contact Roberta McQuay toll free at 1-866-883-9968 if you have questions or need an application sent to you. STEAMBOAT:HUD Homes! 4 Bed, 2 ba $37,900 or $413/mo! Stop Renting (5% dw, 30 yrs @ 8%) For Listings Call 800-576-6921 xT480 STEAMBOAT: Sunny, Quiet, studio Apt Downtown with garage. Excellent location, rarely available. NS $1100 month + elec. 871-1681 or 846-8026 STEAMBOAT: Large 2BD, 1BA downtown. Yard, NS. $1300 monthly, includes utilities. 970-846-4154 1BD Walton Village, new paint, carpet, W/D. Available immediately. $825 monthly includes cable. Call (415) 845-0130

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Remodeled, top corner unit, mountain views. Fireplace, wood floors, WD, hot tub & pool, NS, NP. $1150 monthly (970)736-1204 STEAMBOAT: 1BD, 1BA, Shadow Run, WD, partially furnished. NS, NP, $950 a month. 970-456-3739

STEAMBOAT:Mountain Condo. 2BD, 1BA + large 1 car garage. W/D, on bus route. $1150 + utilities. NS, NP. Call 819-5514

STEAMBOAT: STORMWATCH - 1BD, 2BA, sunny, views, walk to mountain, bus. $850 month, NP, NS. 819-4345

STEAMBOAT: ON MOUNTAIN. 2bd, 2ba condo at Timber Run, completely furnished, pool, hot tub, sauna, wd in unit, stunning remodel just completed. Available April 1, $1,650 month see www.steamboat319.com or 608-347-6208 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA Copper Ridge Condo, Brand New, Great Deck and Views, WD, NS, NP. Call Dave @ 970-734-6058.

STEAMBOAT: 2bd, 2ba, Powder Ridge. Fully furnished, pet friendly. $1200 monthly plus electric and gas. First, last and deposit due on signing. Lease negotiable. Available Now. 303-519-7515. STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, Walton Village unfurnished, WD, NS, NP, lease. Water, heat, cable included. $850 month. Available May 1st. Call 970-948-1525 STEAMBOAT:One Bedroom condo available now to Dec. Brand new condo in new building at Trappeur’ s Crossing Resort. High end finishes, private hottub, fully furnished with flat screen TVs. Perfect for a summer retreat. All the amenities a luxury resort has to offer. Pools, fitness center, tennis courts. $1200 includes all utilities. 970.846.9449 STEAMBOAT:Ski Trail Lane. 1BD, 1BA, beautifully remodeled, furnished, w/d, granite, gas fireplace, flatscreen, wireless, NP, NS, cable, parking. All utilities included $1150. (202)415-4790. STEAMBOAT:Top floor 2BD, 2BA condo in a great ski area location. High ceilings, FP, 2 decks, W/D, on bus route, 1 car garage. NP. $1650/month - includes heat and cable. Call Central Park Management at 879-3294.

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, mountain area, fully furnished, NP, NS. $1100 monthly (970)819-1540 STEAMBOAT:Fully Furnished 1Bd, 1Ba on the mountain, $1250 month-to-month, or $1000 monthly for 6 month lease, includes all utilities. 970-846-1031 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA fully furnished condo. Newly remodeled, cable, Wash/Dryer, storage unit, internet included. NP, NS. $1,500 month plus electric., available immediately. betsymurphy53@comcast.net. STEAMBOAT:3BD, 3BA, furnished. Bus route, hottub, pool, WD, cable, NS, NP. $2,100/month. Discount Available. 6-1yr lease. First, last, deposit. Call-879-2344 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, 1-car garage. Deck, FP, WD, bus route. Most utilities included. NS, NP. $1500 monthly, 6 month lease discount. 5/1. 846-0402 STEAMBOAT:Beautiful condo, furnished, 2BD, 2BA, deck, shuttle. Hot tub & sauna. $1700 includes gas, cable, water & internet. Available May 1st. 970-846-5323

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STEAMBOAT:WALTON VILLAGE 1BD, 1BA LOWER CORNER UNIT, WD, NP, NS, HOT TUB, POOL, TENNIS COURTS. FIRST, LAST, DEPOSIT $850 879-7746

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Walton Village Condo upper unit, furnished, WD, NP, NS. Available April 25th. $850 month + utilities First, Last, Deposit. 970-691-0251, 970-871-6253.

STEAMBOAT: 1BD, 1BA Walton Village Condo. Available immediately, NS, NP First, Last, Deposit $875 monthly + utilities. Susan 819-2300

STEAMBOAT: Awesome furnished 2BD, 2BA, short term rental at The Pines. $1450 monthly, weekly rates available. NS, NP 846-3875

STEAMBOAT:Affordable rentals.1, 2, 3 bedroom condominiums available on the mountain. Some with garages. NP, NS. Starting at $900. Lisa 970-879-5100 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA on mountain, no stairs, utilities and TV included, garage, W&D, NP, NS, $1,500 monthly, available May 1, 846-0303 STEAMBOAT:1,000 sq.ft. Live or Work with 1,000 sq.ft. warehouse. 3 phase power, fire alarm, sprinkler, large swing and overhead doors, internet, passive solar. This is an excellent property with great neighbors. 970-879-6667 STEAMBOAT:Timbers 1BD, 1BA, fireplace, NS, pets negotiable, $1,000 includes electric, water, trash. Lease negotiable. 1st, last, dep. 970-819-9222. STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA. Close walk to downtown. Willing to negotiate. $1,600 monthly, NS, NP. All utilities included. 970-846-1598 STEAMBOAT: Newer 2 BR, 2 BA Sundance Creek Condos with FP, deck, W/D & garage. Quality finishes, excellent location & views. NS/NP. $1600 plus utilities. Available now. Nelson 970-846-8338 STEAMBOAT:1 & 2 bedroom Condos on Mountain, all utilities paid, furnished, laundry, DW, hot tub, parking. Starting at $900 870-1593 STEAMBOAT:1BD newly remodeled, fully furnished, on mountain, WD, NS, NP. $950 month, available now Julie (970)819-5401 OAK CREEK:2BD, 2BA, 1 car garage. Brand new condominium in Oak Creek for rent. Pets allowed. $1,500 monthly 970-846-3597 STEAMBOAT:2 bedroom, 1-3, 4 Bath apartment in private home between Mt, & Town. Furnished. No pets. $1400 monthly plus heat & elec. (970)879-8161 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA partially Furnished, Internet, Cable Included, Bus-Route, WD, Hot-Tub, mountain. NS, NP $1450 1st, Last, Security. 970-871-7921 STEAMBOAT:Beautiful top floor 3BD, 2BA with slate tile and hardwood floors. Open floor plan, great mountain views, FP. NP. $1,350/month. Call Central Park Management at 879-3294

STEAMBOAT:Sunray Meadows 1BD, 1BA, heated garage $1100; Shadow Run 2BD, 2BA pool $1300; Both furnished, FP, HTB, WD, Cable, Net, trash, NS, NP all except electric. Call 879-8726 or 846-1407 STEAMBOAT:CHECK IT OUT! $1000 monthly, 1Bd, 1Ba. Full Furnished. Rockies. DSL, Cable Incl. Pool, Hot Tub, Patio to Grass, NS, NP, Coin Op W/D. See PIX @ condosnaps.com. Call 970.846.0715 or 970.404.0442. STAGECOACH: 2bedroom, 1bath Wagon Wheel Condo. No pets, no smoking. $850 month, furnished or unfurnished. 720-244-5514

OAK CREEK: 3BD, 2BA, newer duplex. Washer, Dryer. NS, NP. $1000 month + utilities First, last, deposit. (970) 846-1616 STEAMBOAT:Large 3BD, 2.5BA West End Village Duplex. 1 car attached garage, all appliances, gas fireplace, view, on school bus route, NS, NP, 1st, last, security. $1,675 month plus utilities. Call 870-8976 STEAMBOAT:4BD, 2BA upper 1/2 of duplex, on mountain, 1-car garage, bus route, WD, DW, pet OK. 879-5811 3BD, 2BA, off Tamarack. WD, DW, NS, pets considered. views. $1950 monthly, 1st, last, security. Year lease. Utilities included. (970)846-2225 Price Reduced $200 monthly! 3bed, 2.5bath duplex-garage, end of cul-de-sac, walk to Whistler Park, bus & bike path. Dog ok. $1600 monthly. (970)879-7999 STEAMBOAT:Apartment in old town. Available 5-1. 2.5BD, 1.5BA, NS, pets negotiable, WD, 1 car garage. $1300 monthly + gas. (970)870-0594

STEAMBOAT:Sunray 2BD, 2BA furnished on bus line, vaulted ceiling, WD, 2-car heated garage. Includes heat & water. Call mike 846-8692 STEAMBOAT:Condo Rental: 4Bdrm, 4Bath, fully furnished. Outside deck, WD, garage, fireplace. Complex has pool and hot tubs. Across the street from gondola. NP, NS in unit. $2,100.00 month. Call Megan 720-335-6562 or e-mail megangillick@gmail.com STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1.5Bath, Ski Time Square, furnished, DW, underground parking, hot-tubs, most utilities. NP. References. Minutes from Gondola. $1000 month. 303-589-6929. STEAMBOAT: Large, 2BD, 2BA + loft, one car garage, NS, NP, WD, DW, on mountain. Cable, water, trash included. 846-4037 STEAMBOAT:Spring Meadows Condo Available May 1st. 2BD, 1BA, unfurnished, close to mountain. $1100 monthly plus S.D. NS, NP. By appointment (970)879-2373

STEAMBOAT: 3BD, 3BA, $1900 month. First, last, deposit. NP, NS. Available May 1st. (970) 846-8327

STEAMBOAT: Old Town 3BD, 2BA, garage. Totally new kitchen, laundry, floors, roof. WD, Nice Yard, pet considered. $1950 month. 846-3117

STEAMBOAT:Downtown 3BD, 2BA, WD, NS, NP. Available May. $1875 monthly, first, last, security. 303-378-5543 STEAMBOAT:Quiet Steamboat Blvd. home, unfurnished, 3 + bedrooms, 2.5 baths, views, den, fireplace. No smoking, Responsible pet owners welcome. $2,850 month plus deposit. 970-819-2200 2bd+ loft, 1.5ba, sunny log home with gourmet kitchen, great room, gas fireplace, 360 degree views. Detached garage with shop. 3 miles north of Steamboat. $1800, utilities included. First, last, security. Year lease. Pets considered. Available 5-1. 879-3737, 819-2790. STEAMBOAT: Beautiful Log Home 9 miles from town. 5BD, 5.5BA Studio, 3 car garage, Great views! $3,500 monthly. (970) 879-1982 STEAMBOAT:Private ski area home located on Val D’Isere. 2BD, 1BA. Deck, Garage, FP, Dog Neg. $1400/month. Call Central Park Management at 879-3294.

HAYDEN:2BR, 1BA, pet ok-dep. 3 people max. First, last, security required, 1 year lease, NS. Credit & rental application required. $960 Month 970-846-0046 coltoncreek@aol.com

STEAMBOAT:Downtown 3BD, 1BA, furnished or unfurnished. Large sunny yard, very near Butcher Knife Park, Creek. WD, NS, pets negotiable. Lease term negotiable. $2100 monthly + utilities. Available Immediately (970)846-4220

STEAMBOAT: 2BD,1BA lower duplex, WD , near bus stop, on mountain, pet ok. 879-5811 STEAMBOAT: Above Old Town. One half Duplex in quiet family neighborhood, 3BD, 2BA + 2 car heated garage. Fenced yard, small dogs negotiable, no cats please. Long term preferred. $1800 monthly + utilities. First, last, deposit. (970)871-0255, leave message. STEAMBOAT:3BD, 1BA, fireplace, sauna, WD, NP, NS, on 5 acre subdivision. 3 miles to town. Couple ideal, low rent. (970)879-0321

STEAMBOAT:Executive 3Bed, 3.5Bath Home Convenient Hilltop location! Unfurnished Hot tub, Home Theater, Granite, Lease Purchase option available, NS, NP $2,500 month negotiable. Available now. 918-859-0554 STEAMBOAT:Charming mountain home near shopping, hospital & Resort area. 3BD, 2BA, unfurnished, WD, FP, 2-car garage. NS, NP $1800mo. 870-3310 STEAMBOAT: $300 off first month. Charming Downtown Home 2BD, 1BTH, WD, NP, NS, Available now. $1600 month. Call 879-5891 STEAMBOAT:On the mountain, bus-route, close to park, great neighborhood. 4BD, 2BA, 2-car garage, WD, NS. $2,400month plus utilities. 970- 846-1984 STEAMBOAT:Old town 2-3 bdrm home, 3 blks from Lincoln, new bath, laundry, and DW, ideal for couple, pets okay, 1st & security $1500 monthly plus utilities. Call (970)871-1130

STEAMBOAT:Luxury Duplex, incredible views, 3 BD, 2.5 BA, leasing now with flexible terms, high end furnishings included, $2,700 month, 2 car garage, no smoking (303)904-2377 HAYDEN:Valleyview Work OR Live. Large 1150 sqft 2BD, 2BA + 1150 sqft heated storage with overhead door. Great views! New construction. $1500 month. 819-1788 or 870-0169 STEAMBOAT:Ultra-luxe 3-level, 4BD, 4.5BA, 2 car garage, fully furnished (luxe), NS, No cats, Dogs negotiable. Walking distance to gondola. 6-mo/1-yr. $2,950/mo. (303)204-1202 STEAMBOAT:Chinook Lane, 2BD, 2BA on bus-route. Furnished, WD, NS, lease. 1st, last, deposit $1500month + utilities. Cable included! Call 970-222-0913 HAYDEN:2BD, 1.5 BA townhome with new upgrades, 1 car garage, W/D hookups. NP. 1 year lease. $850 monthly. Call Central Park Management at 879-3294. STEAMBOAT: 1st class finishes, two bedrooms+ loft, master bedroom, 2+ bathrooms. Hot tub, WD, DW, garage, NS, $1,695 520-975-6912 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA Whistler- Nice unit fully furnished except beds. $1200 monthly. Month-month ok. 303-638-0956 STEAMBOAT:3BR, 3BA on mtn, bus route, WD, cable, pool, tennis & hot tub. Avail 5/1 $1,600 + utilities. 846-6853 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA Whistler Village, Furnished, $1250 + utilities. Hottub & pool. WD, NP. Short or long term, Call (970)846-7341 STEAMBOAT:New luxury 4BD, 4BA large 2 car garage on bus route. NS, NP, $2500 unfurnished or $2800 furnished per month. Chuck 879-2871 STEAMBOAT: Old town Steamboat, Roommate needed, 2BA, partially furnished, WD. May 1st through October 1st. 970-367-3100

STEAMBOAT:Tamarack Point, 3bd, 2.5ba, one car garage. Huge unfinished basement. Nice family neighborhood. Available May 1th, flexible lease. $2100 MONTH 736-2315.

STEAMBOAT:Charming house Downtown. 3BD, 1BA, year lease. $1,450 monthly. Available May 1st. 970-846-0230

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA downtown, 2 car oversized heated garage. Brand new, in floor heat, wood floors, WD, Pets negotiable, $1,600 month. Marc 970-846-0218

STEAMBOAT:Old Town House 464 8th $1950 P/M WD, 3B, 2B, Pet OK, Yard. Available Now. 303-875-8862

CLARK: Steamboat Lake. Beautiful log home for rent. Furnished, 5 BR, 3BA. $2,000 mo plus tenant paid utilities. Call for pics and details. (303)698-9279

STEAMBOAT:4BD, 1/2 Duplex between town & mountain. Heated garage & drive, hot tub & 4 decks. Wow! $2400/monthly. Call Greg Forney 970-870-1020

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, very nice, 2300 sf, fully furnished or unfurnished, private town setting, aspens, mountain views. $2200 monthly 970-879-8656

STEAMBOAT:Old Town, 3BD, 1 3/4BA, WD, gas, near schools & bus, NS, NP. Treed yard & decks. First, last, $1000 deposit. $1550 monthly. 970-879-3233

STEAMBOAT:4bdr 2ba $489 monthly! Foreclosure! Stop Renting! 5% dw, 30 yrs @ 8% apr! For Listings Call 800-576-6921 xB030

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, 3357 Apres Ski Way, WD. Walking distance to Gondola. NP, $1300 monthly + deposit & utilities. (303)916-5363

STEAMBOAT: NEW 3BR, 2.5BA, 2-CAR HEATED GARAGE. MOUNTAIN VIEW, SNOW REMOVAL. 328 PARKVIEW DRIVE, NS, PETS NEGOTIABLE. $2400/MONTH, REDUCED. 970-819-1890

OAK CREEK:3BD, 1BA house in Oak Creek. Woodstove, fenced yard, w/d hookup, detached garage, pets negotiable. $950 monthly + utilities. (928)925-8095

Steamboat: 4BR, 3.5BA, 2 car garage, 3000 sq.ft home on Hunters Drive. Hot Tub, Rec Room, furnished or unfurnished, pets negotiable. NS. $2850 per month + utilities. 879-5351.

STEAMBOAT:House On The Mountain - 3BD, 2BA, garage, on bus route and Core Trail. Fenced yard, pets negotiable, furnished or unfurnished. Short or long term lease. $2300 + utilities. Available May 1st. Call (970)819-2879

“ROCKIE’S CONDO” Studio loft, fully furnished, includes utilities. Available May 3 - May 17th, $25 per day; May 31 - Sept 8 $35 per day; Sept 27 - Oct 11 $25 per day. Smoke free No pets 303-916-2138 or 303-369-5770 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, great views, cable TV, internet, gas fireplace, hottub, covered parking, NS, NP lease $1400 negotiable Available 4-15. 917-292-7286

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, mountain, 1600 sq ft, heated floors, WD, NS, NP. Available May 1st. $1500 + utilities & deposit. 970-393-0980

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STAGECOACH:$1750 monthly. Open space & lake & mountain views, 3BR, 2.5BA single family home + 2 car garage, W/D, fireplace, 2 decks, tile upgrades, storage, pets & lease negotiable. Greg 970-846-7292. STEAMBOAT:3bed+den, 2ba, W/D. Great views, hottub, between mountain and downtown. Storage available. Pets negotiable $2,250 first/last/deposit. (720)810-0870 STEAMBOAT:Old Town, 1bd, 1bath house, furnished. Great location-walk everywhere. Big yard, $900 monthly. Quiet dogs ok. Aval. 4/1, 970-819-0833 STEAMBOAT:2-3BD, 2.5BA, luxury, 2400sf, furnished, quiet, private Drive-no outlet/no traffic, 1,000 acre greenbelt, sunny, Hot tub, views, NS, $2450 970-879-7288 STEAMBOAT:Sunny Pamela Lane 3BD, 2BA, with vaulted ceilings & garage. WD, NS, pet? Walk into downtown. $2,000 month. Call 846-1007 HAYDEN:3 bedrooms, 2 baths, den/hobby room (could be small 4th BR). Two story corner lot with fenced back yard, storage shed long detached garage. $1300.00. Per month + deposit, all utilities and city services. Call Dutch (970) 846-1676

OAK CREEK: 2001 Mobile home 2BD, 1BA, furnished. Willow Hill trailer, Oak Creek. All utilities & Dish Included. $700 monthly. (970) 846-5877 STEAMBOAT:Remodelled 3BD, 2.5BA, large master suite, mud room, storage shed, privacy fence. West Acres #69. $1,350 (970)846-5646 STEAMBOAT:2BED, 1BATH, Oversized garage; fits 2 cars. long-term lease. Newly remodeled/painted, excellent condition. NP, $975 per month, includes water and trash. (970)846-0588 STEAMBOAT: Unfurnished efficiency Apartment 1 bath apartment located in Dream Island MHC, $550/monthly, $900 deposit, includes all utitlities. Call (970)879-0261 CRAIG: Mobile home for rent. Nicely remodeled. For more information call, (970)-629-5557 or (970)-948-5002. STEAMBOAT: Unfurnished 1 bedroom 1 bath Mobile Home located in Dream Island MHC, $875 monthly, $900 deposit, Call (970) 879-0261

STEAMBOAT-ALPINE MEADOWS. 2 BD, 2.5 BA, W/D, nicely furnished, very clean, walk in closets, near river & trails. NS, NP. $1450 monthly includes util. Avail 5/1. 970-819-2519. STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1.5BA Whistler Townhome. Partially furnished, WD, deck, pool, hot tub on site. NS, NP. $1300 month includes most utilities. 1st, last, security. 846-2451. STEAMBOAT:$2,400 monthly, 4BD, 4BA FURNISHED Townhome between Mtn & town on bus route. Views, 1 car garage, W/D. (303)815-0535 STEAMBOAT: 3BD Townhome, fully furnished, on mountain, 2 car garage, hot tub at complex. $2175mo plus utilities 879-8161

STEAMBOAT:Brand new 3 bdrm 2.5 bth 2-car heated garage, between town and mountain, $2050 per month plus utilities, pets negotiable. 970-846-3480 STEAMBOAT: Whistler Village Townhome, 2BD, 1BA, new carpet, new paint, updated appliances. WD, NS, NP. Hot tub, Pool, $1100 + utilities. First, last, deposit. Call 970-846-8186.

STEAMBOAT:2BR, 2.5BA remodeled end unit. Must see! W/D, cable included. $1450 plus low utilities. NS, pets negotiable. May 1st! 970-846-7792

STEAMBOAT: Beautiful 4BD, 3.5BA, 1 car garage, between mountain and town, bus route, WD, NS, NP. $2100 monthly. 846-6423. Woodbridge Townhomes. Whistler Road Sunny, convenient - 3BD, 2½BA, heated garage, gas fireplace, bus route. WD, DW, NS, NP. $1,500 monthly. 879-6200, Ext. 16. STEAMBOAT:READY TO RENT! Unfurnished 3BR, 2BA, 2 car garage. Clean, quiet, fantastic views, close to town and mountain. Low utilities. Plowing, trash removal paid. Pets considered $1500 month 734-4919. Whistler Townhome 2BD, 1 1/2 bath pool jacuzzi $1200 month includes cable. First, last, deposit. Available 5/1/09. Contact Alex 727-249-6944 STEAMBOAT:Downtown Living! 2bed, 2.5bathModern amenities, large kitchen, WD, gas FP. Charming, convenient, NS, references. Available 5/1. $1500 mo. 846-6114

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CRAIG:Furnished single family home in nice neighborhood, WD, kitchen privileges, private bathroom, call 824-5058. $400 monthly plus utilities. NS, NP. STEAMBOAT:1BD, private bath, separate entrance, storage space, WD, NS, NP, on MT, bus route. Available May 1st, $700 no utilities, 846-3331, furnished 3BD townhouse to share with one person. STEAMBOAT:Sundance Creek, 1BD, garage, storage, cable, WD, hottub, on the bus route, 1st, Last, Deposit. Call for pricing. 970-846-9319 STEAMBOAT:Professional to rent furnished room with private bath. Views, $700 includes wifi, cable, elect, gas, W/D, trash. NS, ND, NP. 1st, last. 970-819-0404

STEAMBOAT: 427 Oak St. Available Immediately, 1850 Sq Ft For further info Call Janet 879-0642/846-6962 STEAMBOAT:Sundance @ Fishcreek. Get 3 months Reduced rent starting July 1. Prime Storefront for Office or Retail. 2032 sq ft corner space with huge windows, private bath, wet bar, great parking. Bob Larson 871-4992. STEAMBOAT:First month free. Professional suites and individual offices available at 1205 Hilltop Pkwy from $600. Lofted ceilings, AC, security, plenty of parking, great views from every office. Call Jules 879-5242 STEAMBOAT: Office space for Free! Single to large executive suite in a professional building great parking,1st month Free 970-870-3473

STEAMBOAT:1 bdrm in 3bdrm, 3bath condo on mtn. WD, storage space, private bath, fireplace, DW, Deck, Pool, Tennis. NS, NP. $660 monthly + split utilities. Available mid April. 819-4799.

RETAIL - Howelsen Place Center of Downtown 1,200 - 3,500 SF Food Service and Boutique Retail, Flexible Terms. OFFICE - Prestigious location center of Downtown 700 - 1400 SF Tons of light, Howelsen Place Call Jon Sanders 970.870.0552

STEAMBOAT:1 Bdrm in 3bdrm Apt Avail 4/15-11/15 NP, NS $500 monthly, Dep, WD, Elec Included 775-340-9344 STEAMBOAT:Enjoy country living on small ranch about 10 minutes West of Steamboat, on Trout Creek. One room available $600 monthly. 879-3699

STEAMBOAT:1 furnished bedroom available in quiet, comfortable three-bedroom home. On bus route. WD, cable, internet. NS, NP. $700 includes all utilities. No lease, no deposit, no first or last required. Month-to-month. Laura 871-7638 or 870-1430 STEAMBOAT:Room for rent with private bathroom. Hot tub, garage access, on bus line. $675/month includes utilities. Call Rick 846-9983. STEAMBOAT:Mature Christian wants NS roommate, split furnished 2BD, 2BA. Cable, WD, Storage, bus, mountain. Utilities included No lease $675 846-3740 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, Fully furnished, on bus route, NS, walk to mountain. (970)846-8280

STEAMBOAT:Heated Shop or warehouse and office space available for lease or sale. 1,000-4,000sqft. Starting at $1,000 a month. Call 970-870-8640

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STEAMBOAT: Bright, sunny office spaces with great signage at the Copper Clock Building along Elk River Road. 284SF and 470SF. ONLY $350 and $550 mo! Call Central Park Management at 879-3294. STEAMBOAT:New Riverfront commercial unit & Below Market Rent. 1400sf with two large internet ready offices with windows & warehse, garage, storage, receiving bay, good signage, parking, kitchen, bathroom, riverside patio, near bikepath. 970-846-3289 or 970-875-0845 or kath@evodesign.biz

Pines Condo Offered at $299,000 #124394 This unit has just undergone an extensive remodel including new slate tile, hardwood floors, paint, appliances and countertops. This unit is sunny and bright with a delightful patio opening up to the grassy courtyard. The Pines complex offers extremely low dues and is ideally located near shopping. Call Cheryl Foote at (970)846-6444 PRICE REDUCED!

STEAMBOAT:Warehouse: Live or Work 2,000 sq.ft. 3 phase power, fire alarm, sprinkler, large swing and overhead doors, internet, passive solar. This is an excellent property with great neighbors. 970-879-6667 STEAMBOAT:RIVERSIDE PLACE AGGRESSIVELY PRICED STARTING AT $10 FT. Several square foot age options available for retail, office, restaurant space. Jim Hansen (970)846-4109 Thaine Mahanna (970)846-5336 Old Town Realty

HAYDEN: 3100 sq ft warehouse with office and full bath/shower – 2 12 foot truck doors and man doors on either side. Could divide. New, landscaped and ready to lease @ $10.80 per foot. Valley View Industrial Park, a great midpoint location between Craig and Steamboat. Call Dutch (970) 846-1676.

STEAMBOAT:Executive Office Suites Available at the Historic Old Pilot Building Great downtown location with full amenities: Phone System, Wireless Internet, Cable TV, Conference Room, and Kitchen. Contact Rhianna at (970)875-0999

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The Mugshot Coffee Shop / Bakery and Wine Bar. Established (8 years), turn-key business in the growing community of Oak Creek. Call Jane for details: 819 2536. Successful year round guest ranch business for lease or option to buy. Owner financing may be available. Great growth potential! Call 970-879-6220

Investment Property over 3A. Industrial with house, shop, 26 units of self storage, many existing uses. SUPER LOCATION! Bill 970-734-8069

STEAMBOAT:Spacious executive office space available in May. 1200 sqft. Pine Grove area. Easy access, unlimited parking. Call Mark 879-6519 mjthomsen@qwestoffice.net

CONSIDER: 2660 s.f. A+ building. Lots of light and parking. Rent possible. For price: MOSER & ASSOC. 970-879-2839

STEAMBOAT:Entrepreneurs seeking office space for new - growing business check out Bogue Enterprise Center at CMC. Great rates, one year leases, copy center, meeting rooms, SCORE counseling available. Call 870-4491

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STEAMBOAT: 800sqft Warehouse #3, Yampa Valley Business Park. $825/monthly. Call Tom at 879-1708 STEAMBOAT: Rent all or Part of A+ Professional Office Building. Features: Reception, conference, windows & kitchen. MOSER & ASSOC. 970-879-2839

THE VICTORIA 10th & Lincoln RETAIL AND OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE OR LEASE Hal Unruh Prudential Steamboat Realty 970-875-2413

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STEAMBOAT:RIVERSIDE PLACE AGGRESSIVELY PRICED STARTING AT $10 FT. Several square foot age options available for retail, office, restaurant space. Jim Hansen (970)846-4109 Thaine Mahanna (970)846-5336 Old Town Realty

CRAIG:ROOM 4 RENT condo, rooms upstairs, full privileges, WD cable, DSL, phone. $470 Utilities included. 1st & last. (970) 620-4653

STEAMBOAT:Downtown 7th Street location. Furnished Master Suite in fabulous home. $1,000 mo. - Includes utilities, cable, parking ns, np. 875-0700. No lease.

STEAMBOAT:Join an impressive tenant roster with one left 30% discount! Professional office space. Excellent location, plentiful parking. 255SF to 6000SF. 879-9133

STEAMBOAT:Office Suites Available for Immediate Occupancy. Conference room accessible. Long/short term available. Starting at $400 per month. All inclusive Call Bruce 846-0262

STEAMBOAT:Room for rent in three bedroom Mountain Vista Townhome. Low utilities. $500 a month. Available May 1st. 952.240.4634

STEAMBOAT: 2 unfurnished rooms, each with private bath, 3BD, 3BA duplex downtown. WD, fireplace, deck, great views, wifi, NS, NP. $650 monthly + utilities. Available now (970)846-6233

DAYTONA BEACH: 2BD, 2BA condo. Spruce Creek Gated Community on 18 hole Golf Course. Bargain Price. $149,000. 785-845-3709

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HAYDEN:Rooms available in Hayden. Long-term rentals $500 per month plus utilities, NS, NP. 970-276-4545 or 970-276-2079 STEAMBOAT:1 BR available in house downtown starting 4-7-09. Walk to town. Laid back, responsible person wanted, NP. $450+utilities. $200/Deposit. 970-291-9593

STEAMBOAT:Exceptional Downtown Locations! Office spaces ranging from 175 to 325 SF. 1st and 2nd floor units. COMPETITIVE & NEGOTIABLE LEASE RATES! Call Central Park Management at 879-3294.

STEAMBOAT: Need more office space?? Hilltop Document Storage is the perfect solution for storing sensitive and confidential documents. Call (970)879-5242

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STEAMBOAT: Have interest in purchasing a property within Steamboat city limits. Wiling to consider all properties up to $375,000. Please call 303-903-8772

STEAMBOAT:Storage units for rent, 8x10’s $50 monthly, 8x15’s $75 monthly. (970) 879-1065 HAYDEN/STEAMBOAT: Airport Garages, Spring Special! Own a heated 12’ x 22’ storage unit for cars, home or business. $39,900 now $24,900 on a limited # of units. On site shuttle/clubhouse and manager. Rentals also available. AirportGarages.com (970)879-4440

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STEAMBOAT:Impress your clients with Class A Professional office space. 850SF to 6000SF. Lease/Option. Financing available. Central location, plentiful parking. 879-9133

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STEAMBOAT:Partially furnished room in home just West of Steamboat. Great location, $500 + deposit, some utilities, no lease 871-6198.

STEAMBOAT:1BD available in Whistler Village month to month utilities included. NP, NS, WD, $700 monthly fully furnished. Must be employed. 303-475-5260

STEAMBOAT:WAREHOUSE SPACES AVAILABLE. AFFORDABLE RENTS IN TOUGH ECONOMY. $7.50 SF - NNN FOR MORE DETAILS. CALL TRAVIS AT 879-6831

Ski-In/Ski-Out with Ultimate Views. Offered at $569,999. #124174. Originally the developer’s unit, this top floor condo has the best views in Steamboat and the largest floorplan at the complex. Top-to-bottom remodel includes professional kitchen with brand new Jenn-aire stainless appliances, granite countertops throughout, custom cherry cabinets, brand new bathrooms including steam shower, new doors, base and case, floors, maple custom built-ins in master. You must see this unit. Priced below cost. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at (970)846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty Just listed! Walton Creek, 2BD, 2BA, 1020 sqft, GREAT PRICE! $249,000. Owner financing possibilities! RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT Roy Powell 846-1661

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STEAMBOAT:HUGE master with private bath & walk in closet. $700 monthly Available now. Many extras and dogs OK. 831-818-7822

STEAMBOAT:2BD, Shared bath available in 4BD, 3BA, Duplex. Internet, HDTV, WD, Storage, NS, NP, $600, split of utilities, deposit, 970-846-6034

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STEAMBOAT:Furnished Herbage Townhome, 3bd, 3ba. On mountain on bus route. $2100 monthly includes heat, water, cable. NS, NP. Available 6-1. 303-525-9102

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Under the Gondola! Offered at $325,000 #124421Ski in and ski out from this cozy and comfortable Ski Inn 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom fully furnished condominium. Enjoy the convenience of this slopeside location with direct views of the mountain and ski trails below. The superb amenities include an on-call winter shuttle, indoor & outdoor hot tubs, sun deck, sauna, laundry facilities and club house. Call Cam Boyd at (970)846-8100 or Steph Fairchild at (970)819-1131 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Ski-in Ski-out Offered at $749,000 #124658. Best priced, Gold rated, 2 bed, 2 bath Torian Plum in excellent condition, 1240 sq ft, turn key 7th floor unit with incredible views of the ski area. Close to all the action - concerts, food, lifts, skiing, hiking/biking in the summer. Year round amenities - outdoor pool, hot tub, shuttle, and much more. Great rentals through Resort Quest. Call Cindy MacGray at (970)875-2442 or (970)846-0342 Prudential Steamboat Realty

Spacious Mountain Condo Offered at $492,000 #122536 Welcome to this 2nd floor, 4-Diamond rated, furnished 2 bedroom Canyon Creek Condo just 200 yards from the mountain base. Large, open floorplan with practically new furnishings, gas fireplace and comfortable living. An outdoor patio offers westward views. Amenities include an outdoor heated pool & spa, workout facilities, on-site check-in and winter shuttle service. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat realty

Drastically Reduced Prices On Mountain. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units. For real bargains call VALERIE LISH REMAX STEAMBOAT 970-846-1082 Upper Level Villas Offered at $510,000 #123465 This fully-furnished Villas condominium has 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and almost 1,500 square feet of space to sprawl. The open kitchen offers plenty of countertop, contemporary cabinetry and room to dine. The living room provides lofted ceilings for a truly spacious feel, gas fireplace, leather sofa and elegant fixtures. The property has 2 outdoor hot tubs and is on the bus route. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Property Specialist. The least expensive way to own a luxury Steamboat property! Use year round and make the most of the fabulous amenities and location. Walk to skiing, restaurants, spa, fitness center, concierge and shopping. One, two, three bedroom and even a 4 bedroom Penthouse currently available. Priced from the mid $50’s to $200K .Dave Hartley Colorado Group Realty, LLC (970)870-8800 office, (970)846-3281 cell www.mybrokers.com,dave@mybrokers.com Prime Commercial Investment Property Offered at $299,000 #122009 Excellent building location with US Hwy 40 access, easy in & out. Large overhead door and five deeded parking spaces. Tenant in place, unit is finished out with office, bathroom, shop and loft. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at (970)846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty FSBO-COMPLETELY REMODELED Walton Village 1BD, 1BA on greenbelt. W/D, gas fp, pool, hot tubs, tennis. A STEAL @ $205,000! MUST SEE! Call 879-8127.

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FSBO #313 Ski-inn, 2BD/2BA, Under Gondola, W/D, 987 sq.ft. $572,500 Phil (713)818-1513 Ski Inn Condo. Offered at $425,000. #124058 Great location, ski in ski out on the mountain. Remodeled larger two bedroom unit. Bldg 1 has larger bedrooms and extra owners closets. Lower level unit gives you easy access. Views of the gondola, Emerald Mountain from the deck and living room. Beautiful fireplace in the living room. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Shabby Chic and Perfect in Every Detail! Offered at $279,000 #124824 3 plus bedroom 2 bath, attic office, greenhouse, enclosed mud room and two separate front entrances. Complete remodel and gorgeous! Unique hand hewn log finishes and professional quality neutral glazed walls. New appliances, doors, trim and much much more… Call Michelle Diehl at (970)846-1086 www.SteamboatDream.com. See virtual tour at tourfactory.com/490556 Prudential Steamboat Realty

Walton Village Condo Offered at $199,500 #123649 One of the best condominiums on the market. This is a very rare offering as the Omicron building is the only building at Walton Village Condos that allows nightly rentals. This is a one bedroom, two full bath corner unit priced to sell. Enjoy all the amenities that this complex has to offer such as a swimming pool, hot tubs, tennis court and is conveniently located on the bus line. Call Cheryl Foote at (970)846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com PRICE REDUCED! Prudential Steamboat Realty

�� $100,000 Price Reduction at The Antlers. Offered at $2,300,000. #123339. Now is the time to take advantage of this buying opportunity at The Antlers. Luxury ski in/ski out slopeside residence in premier location within The Antlers @ Christie Base community. Rarely on the market, top floor unit commanding breathtaking, unobstructed views of the ski area. This 4 bedroom, 4 bath residence is beautifully appointed and offers all the conveniences one needs to enjoy the ultimate family retreat. Tastefully furnished, turn-key, and ready for your occupancy or high-end nightly rental! Call Kim Kreissig at (970)870-7872 or (970)846-4250 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Impeccable Quail Run 2BD, 2BA, 1-car garage + lots of storage. Top Floor corner unit with ski mountain views. $397,900. Call Roy Powell, RE/MAX Steamboat 970-846-1661 Private Mountain Living Offered at $459,500 #124862 Nicely furnished and newly updated Herbage Townhome just 2 minutes to ski area. In a floorplan split between four levels and 2119 sq. ft., you’ll find ample space for all your family and friends. This turn-key and completely furnished townhome sleeps 10 among the three bedrooms and extra sleeping rooms. Great rental income. Owners can enjoy their pets, common outdoor pool and the private hot tub that comes with this unit. Extra 600 sq. ft. of storage under unit for all your toys! Call Pam Vanatta at (970)291-8100 or Kelly Silva Stahl at (970)846-6072 www.SteamboatEstates.com Prudential Steamboat Realty UNDER CONTRACT!! Ridiculous Value $399,900! MLS#124809 Two bedroom plus loft with two bathrooms. Beautifully remodeled, furnished, views, turn-key. Almost everything is new! Tour: www.propertypanorama.com/43829. MOUNTAIN TWO BEDROOM! Exceptional Value $259,900 MLS#122773 Perfect for local/2nd homeowners. New windows, pets allowed, views, two blocks to base area, ready for sweat equity! Tour: www.propertypanorama.com/43173. LOCALS STARTER CONDO! Extreme Value. $179,900 MLS#124806 Great square footage, low HOA dues! Pets allowed, WD. 100% financing + an $8,000 tax credit = make Steamboat home. Tour: www.propertypanorama.com/57622. Ski Town Realty, Bruce Tormey, Realtor BruceT34@yahoo.com (970)846-8867

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Luxury ski-in - ski-out, 4bed, 4 Bath condo in the Antler’s. Furnished, stainless, granite, awesome amenities. Appraised over $2 mil., Strong nightly rental income in ski season. Looking for Real Estate around $1 mil. Licensed owner Doug Sigg Real Estate of the Rockies 303-579-3674

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STEAMBOAT:2BR, 1BA Riverside Duplex unit, New roof, carpet, paint. Nice yard, No HOA $265,000. (970)879-2025 Broker Direct MLS# 122695

Don’t wait to long for this one! 2BD, 1BA home. Unique opportunity. Situated on a large and magnificent lot. Fairview neighborhood. VIEWS! $470,000 Call Roy Powell RE/MAX Steamboat 970-846-1661 Foreclosures, Short Sales, & Smokin’ Hot Real Estate Deals WWW.STEAMBOATBESTBUYS.COM Updated Weekly Great Location Offered at $835,000 #124046 Great location with easy access to public schools, Spring Creek Trail, and downtown area. Sitting on two city lots this 3 bed, 2 bath home is loaded with potential. A feeling of privacy, views of the Ski area, great fenced back yard with water feature plus mature trees with landscaping and large deck for entertaining or enjoying morning coffee. 2 car garage and storage shed. Call Cindy MacGray at (970)875-2442 or (970)846-0342 Prudential Steamboat Realty Luxury Home in the Sanctuary Offered at $3,979,000, #122392 This home overlooks the Sheraton Golf Course with amazing views of the mountain and valley. This 5 bedroom/ 7 bath including a 1 bed caretakers unit home & backs up to 38 acres of green space.The master suite has a private deck, fireplace and oversized his and her closets. A gourmet kitchen, covered deck and media room top off this amazing home. Call for an appointment. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Luxurious Ski Out Log Home Offered at $3,495,000 #124037 Elegance with a rustic flair! This log home has picturesque views of the Steamboat Ski Area out the front, a pine-treed forest in the back and access to ski trails right from your door. You’ll find Viking appliances, double dishwashers and double sinks in the kitchen. Enjoy central sound and a downstairs home theater complete with a projection screen and wet bar. The master bedroom has a sitting area, stone fireplace and private balcony to complete this stunning mountain retreat. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Adorable Downtown! Offered at $549,000 #124758. This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home in downtown Steamboat Springs has Butcherknife Creek running through the side yard. Open and bright main living area plus basement storage and a loft! On the corner of 6th and Pine, leave your car at home and walk to schools, parks, restaurants, shopping, hot springs, and more. A quaint back patio is perfect for barbeques or hot tubbing. As cute on the inside as it is on the outside! Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Paonia Retirement - Clark Homestead offers energy conscious homes for elegant living, two bedroom units, with oversized garage. www.clarkhomesteadpaonia.com Foreclosure! 4bdr 2ba $32,500! Bank Foreclosures! Must Sell! For Listings Call 800-576-6921 xR406

CRAIG: FSBO, Family, Friends and Fido 4BD, 2BA, 2 car garage, AC, large fenced yard, spacious deck, new windows, new kitchen, many upgrades, 1281 Crest Drive, Craig, CO. $253,000 Brokers Welcome=2% 970-824-6804, 970-629-8739

NEW HOME Energy Efficient 3bdrm/2bath, 2 car garage. Good time to buy with a price to sell! 275 Bilsing St. Craig 970-629-5427

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The Living is Good!! Offered at $315,000 #s 124615 & 124497 Priced for a short sale! Great views of the Stagecoach reservoir. 3 bed, 3.5 bath, 100% frame construction, attached two car garage, alder cabinets, granite tile countertops, hardwood floors, solid knotty pine doors and trim, slate entryway, spacious vaulted ceilings and master suite with his/her vanities and walk-in closet. 8 x 20 deck, common area park, near fishing and boating, skiing and hiking. #124615 $315,000. Also ask about #124497. Call Cindy MacGray at (970)875-2442 or (970)846-0342 Prudential Steamboat Realty FSBO: Cute, downtown, great location. 389 3rd Street. Includes accessory apartment. Owner/Broker Call Roy Powell RE/MAX STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661

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Have interest in purchasing a property within Steamboat city limits. Wiling to consider all properties up to $375,000. Please call 303-903-8772 Beautiful South Valley Home on 35+ Acres Offered at $1,599,995 #124719 Just remodeled 5 bedroom, 3 bath home on over 35 acres in the beautiful South Valley. Enjoy the expansive views as you sit in your hot tub, or entertain in the brand new kitchen and family area, recording studio, 12-car garage. Large outbuilding for all of the toys. Only 15 minutes from downtown Steamboat. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at (970)846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty Mountain View Estates Offered at $1,075,000 #124735 Wonderful Mountain View Estates home with huge views of the Mountain. This home has beautiful interior rock walls with salt water aquarium, spacious rooms quest quarters, downstairs recreation room and remarkable outdoor entertaining area with gorgeous mature landscaping. Call The Hibbard Team at (970)846-8247 or (970)846-8536 www.steamboatliving.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Overlook Drive Oasis Offered at $2,175,000, #122522 This 4 bedroom / 4 ½ bath home has panoramic views from the valley to downtown. The house overlooks the Rollingstone Golf Course (formerly the Sheraton) and comes with a transferable golf membership. Easy living with a main floor master and his & her walk in closets. Eat-in country kitchen has a sitting area and fireplace. Three bedrooms on the lower level have access to a covered deck and large family room with wet bar. Great storage, 1000+ square feet of unfinished space, fenced in dog yard, water features, and a spacious office with a private bath complete this special home. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Brand New Homes in Hayden Area Prices range 279,900-$309,900 Brand New! These homes each have three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the newer Sagewood Subdivision in Hayden. Extras include stainless steel appliances, beautiful woodfloors, master suites and plenty of garage space. Both homes are available immediately. Call Cheryl Foote at (970)846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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EXCEPTIONAL VALUE! Country home includes 1BD, 1BA accessory apartment. Main home is a 4BD, 3BA + family room on 1.7 + acres. Extra storage in 2 car garage. A lot Sq. Ft. at $540,000 Call Roy Powell REMAX Steamboat 846-1661 Views! Views! Views! Offered at $729,950 #123956 Enjoy top of the world views from this 3 plus bedroom home in Silver Spur. This home sits high in the subdivision with tall windows to take in the beautiful scenery. The master is on the main floor with a large great room. The kitchen includes Rustic hickory cabinets and granite countertops. The yard has been fully landscaped including a sprinkler system that you can enjoy from your wrap around deck. Call Cheryl Foote at (970)846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com PRICE REDUCED! Prudential Steamboat Realty

LOG HOME & CABIN PACKAGE - 1757 sq ft $60,900.00; 615 sq ft - 31,900. 719-686-0404 or www.highcountryloghomes.NET. Many other models available.

FSBO 35 +/- acres. 2700 sq ft, 5BD, 3BA, oversized 2 car garage. Oak Creek runs through property. 17 miles South of Steamboat. Abundant Elk & Deer. No covenants. Brokers welcome. $589,000 (970)846-1558

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FSBO:Own a piece of Routt County History. Updated 1730sqft 4BD, 2.5BA home on .3acres. 15 miles South of Steamboat on Highway 131. $265,000 846-8630 or 846-1558

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Magnificent Silver Spur 4BD, 3.5BA home. Offered at $775,000 Call Roy Powell at RE/MAX STEAMBOAT (970) 846-1661

Views, Views, Views! Offered at $3,595,000, #122380 Possibly the best views of the mountain can be seen from this 5 bedroom/ 7 bath home. The master suite is on the main level with its own office and walk out to a private hot tub. A large family room, wine cellar, great storage and incredible craftsmanship can be found in this luxury home. Call for an appointment. Completion in August of ‘08. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Sleepy Bear 3BD, 1.5BA, WD, refrigerator, great shape. $44,000 Call 879-3721

2BR, 1BA with plenty of parking & numerous storage sheds for all your toys! Truly affordable living in Milner. $40,000. Joyce Hartless 291-9289. Colorado Group Realty.

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Why rent-OWN! Nicest lot in Oak Creek! Remodeled 1400 sq./ft. doublewide - Willow Hill. No money down! $750 month. 875-0700

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OPEN HOUSE Saturday, April 11, 2009. 10am-2pm 1281 Crest Drive in Craig. Call for more information 970-824-6804 970-629-8739

Mountain Get Away Home Site! In the center of Routt County’s most majestic recreational area adjoining National Forest. Build your mountain retreat on this 5.2 acre paradise. Roy Powell RE/MAX Steamboat (970)846-1661

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Woodbridge Townhomes. 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths. Heated garage. Gas fireplace. On bus route, close to trails. $399,000.00. Call 879-6200, Ext. 16.

MAGNIFICENT DOWNTOWN PARCEL! Consisting of 11 city lots measuring 275’ x 125’. Surrounded by undeveloped 3rd avenue & Pagosa Court alley. .79 acres includes 2BD, 1BA rental. Convenient downtown location. Now only $470,000. Call Roy Powell RE/MAX Steamboat (970)846-1661

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Magnificent Large Lot on Ridge Road Offered at $750,000 #124724 1.3 Acre on the Mountain with views of Mountain and Valley. Water, sewer, electric, gas, phone and driveway to lot. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Reality Views of the Zirkles. Will Consider Trade! Aspen Tree Covered. Great views of the continental divide. Ready to build. Steamboat Lake. $125,000 Call Roy Powell RE/MAX Steamboat 970-846-1661 RARE FIND! Offered at $895,500 #124174 400K below appraisal. Almost 2 acres, zoned for a duplex and backs up to National Forest but in the city limits, right by the ski area. Has aspen and blue spruce trees, NO beetle kill and awesome views. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at (970)846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

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For sale or trade for Routt County property. Beautiful Colorado Springs, Black Forest Custom Home with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 car garage and 6,374 sq. ft. Gated community. Stunning views. $899,000. Call 970-879-8655 for more information. Realtors welcome.

Private on cul-de-sac. 1/2acre Aspen tree covered site. Ready for your mountain home. $98,000 Call Roy Powell RE/MAX Steamboat (970) 846-1661

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Overlooking Trout Creek! Situated approximately 10 miles from Steamboat in a secluded location with nearly 40 acres. Exceptional opportunity to build your getaway home. $339,000. Roy Powell RE/MAX Steamboat (970)846-1661

5 acre building site for North Routt vacation home or residence in Parkside at Steamboat Lake. Beautiful wide open views, sun, easy access. Agriculture zoning. Electric and phone to lot line. Water for infiltration gallery from two seasonal streams, or site is doused if you prefer to drill. Builder services available. 970-846-5860 or 970-879-9694 FSBO @ $200,000

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Colorado lawmakers are considering everything from furloughing state workers to imposing a sales tax on cigarettes to avoid a proposed $300 million cut to higher education. Senators are set to start debating the budget for the next fiscal year today, even though all the details and possible deals between Republicans and Democrats, as well as the House and Senate, are still up in the air. Under the official plan, colleges and universities would take a 60 percent cut, but that money could be restored if state lawmakers pass two companion bills that would take $500 million from Pinnacol Assurance, the state-created worker’s compensation company. But the company, which has a surplus of nearly $700 million, is fighting the move along with business groups who say the money belongs to business owners who paid premiums. Some lawmakers who back the move acknowledge that even if the bill passes, the money could be tied up for a long time in a

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likely legal battle. That would mean the state would have to cut higher education anyway, which could trigger doubledigit tuition increases and cause other smaller schools serving mostly lower-income students to close. That’s why Republicans, who largely oppose the Pinnacol move, as well as Democrats, who mostly support it, spent hours going through the budget Wednesday, putting their ideas on chalkboards and bulletin boards in their separate meeting rooms. Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry said the GOP will offer two main alternatives. One will ask all state departments to find ways to cut 2.9 percent. The other lays out a package of cuts worth about $200 million to ease the higher education cut, including one- or two-day furloughs for state workers, and taking $100 million from kindergarten through 12th grade schools to give to higher education. Lawmakers need to cut the state budget this year and next because tax revenue is expected to drop $900 million because of the recession. But some parts of the budget still are growing, including funding for K-12 schools. K-12 funding is set

to grow by $146 million, or about 4.7 percent, in the fiscal year that starts July 1, partly because of requirements in a voter-approved amendment. Democrats, meanwhile, have been looking at furloughs — although several senators said they opposed them — and taking $60 million approved for a water project that isn’t likely to happen for several years to help plug the budget shortfall. But they’ve mainly focused on reversing a series of tax credits and tax exemptions, including one now in place for cigarettes. Charging a state sales tax on cigarettes would bring in an estimated $30 million a year. Lawmakers can’t increase taxes on their own because the Taxpayers Bill of Rights requires that any increase be approved by voters. But they say a recent state Supreme Court ruling gives them the right to get rid of existing tax breaks. Sen. Chris Romer, D-Denver, said he’d like to start by getting rid of a capital gains tax credit for Colorado assets. If the state started by eliminating the exemption just for people earning more than $250,000, it could take in an estimated $25 million more a year in taxes, he said.

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The House approved a plan Wednesday that would bar the state Land Board from selling or leasing property to the U.S. Army for expansion in Piñon Canyon. The measure is an attempt to stop the Army from expanding its Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site in southeastern Colorado by protecting state land now used to fund Colorado’s schools.

The bill heads to the Senate. It drew strong opposition from lawmakers who say the military needs more space to train soldiers to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan. Rep. Sal Pace, a Pueblo Democrat who co-sponsored the legislation, called its passage “a victory for the private property rights of farmers and ranchers in southeastern Colorado.” “Prohibiting the state sale of school lands will prevent

any further unwanted eminent domain grab of private lands, which would destroy an important and treasured way of life in southern Colorado,” Pace said. Rep. Wes McKinley, a Democrat from Walsh, said area ranchers currently raise more than 400,000 head of cattle. The legislation also directs the Colorado Attorney General’s office to fight any attempt by the Army to condemn any state land.