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Learning life lessons 8th-grade girls from Routt County attend 11th annual Girls to Women Conference Page 4

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Furloughs to hit county Details of shortened week for government employees awaiting approval Page 3

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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., stands in the back row for a group photo with Strawberry Park Elementary School fifth-graders Tuesday. Superintendent Shalee Cunningham, right, showed Bennet around the school after he held a town hall meeting with Routt County residents and local officials.

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Freshman senator: Health care reform 2nd only to economy Brandon Gee

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Local governments’ strategies for confronting the economic crisis received some senatorial validation Monday during a visit by U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo. Asked by Steamboat Springs resident Bill Moser whether local governments should be using their reserves to stabilize services through the downturn,

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Tuesday night’s Cash 5 numbers: 2-8-11-12-17 Drawings are held Monday through Saturday.

Routt County federal stimulus funds: ■ $2.2 million to the Routt National Forest to remove beetle-killed trees in Routt, Jackson and Grand counties ■ $92,000 to the town of Hayden for sidewalks ■ $238,000 to the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps

Bennet said that in his previous positions, including superintendent of Denver Public Schools, his preferred approach has been to preserve reserves and mini-

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■ $57,129 to Steamboat Springs School District ■ $39,720 in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants to the city of Steamboat Springs ■ $20,580 to South Routt School District ■ $11,961 in Edward Byrne Memorial

Justice Assistance Grants to Routt County ■ Local governments eligible to compete for $2.2 million in competitive stimulus funds available to rural transit agencies for the purchase of new buses Source: Office of U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet

mize layoffs. who joked that he knew the “I can’t speak to the par- subject was a touchy one localticular case, and I don’t want to ly. “I’ve always wanted to try because I want to walk out of here in one piece,” said Bennet, See Bennet, page 40 A magazine that reﬂects your love of Steamboat.

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Joanne Palmer www.blogspot.com, required a Gmail account. Once upon a time, I had a Gmail account. At least, I think I did. Let’s see. My user name probably was something like: Jpalmer, palm, jopalm or erjp128&. Two thousands tries later, I finally remembered what it was. Now, onto the password. I have more passwords than gray hair, and trying to remember passwords creates more gray hair. Of course, I could make a list of all my accounts and passwords and print out a hard copy for my files but then what would I do all day? Keep reading “Moby Dick,” of course. By now, I was caught up in the account of Captain Ahab’s relentless pursuit of big, bad Moby, the oversized white whale who had chomped off his leg on a previous voyage. Ishmael, the narrator, is a sailor on the whaleship Pequod. He hangs out with a harpooner named Queequeeg, and chief mate Starbuck. Ishmael frequently questions the wisdom of signing on for this voyage with a monomaniacal one-legged captain.

A few chapters later, I remembered my password. Now it was finally time for the fun part. Name your blog. Easy. Postcards from Paradise. Taken. Pcards from Paradise. Taken. P-cards from Paradise. Taken. Despite the page-turning excitement of “Moby Dick,” (Captain Ahab offers a golden coin to the first person who sights Moby), I managed to come up with a name and select a template for my blog: http://pcardsfrom-paradise. blogspot.com. Phew! Then came this annoying question about the dragon and marshmallows. I wish I could remember the point of the question, but my brain was overloaded with facts about sperm whales. For example, Melville notes early on in Chapter 74 that the sperm whale’s head has a certain mathematical symmetry. Despite this information overload, I uploaded my first post, which makes me a bona fide blogger. Join me in a marshmallow toast to blog victory. I hope you’ll take a moment to look at it, read it and make a comment or two. If not, you always can curl up with Melville’s epic literary masterpiece.

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’ve answered a lot of odd questions in my life, but so far this tops the list as the oddest: “You’ve successfully slain the dragon, how will you toast your marshmallows?” Huh? Fortunately, this was not an interview question, just the final process of setting up a blog. Who knew? A blog (contraction of the term “web log”) is an online journal where a person can relive their junior high school days by keeping a diary. Except there’s one catch: Everyone can read it, which apparently is the point. Lots of people have blogs, so why not me? How hard could it be? The first Web site I consulted, http://wordpress.com, emphatically stated I could create a blog in the same amount of time it just took you to read this sentence. Hah! Let me state, just as emphatically, that I could have read the first chapter of “Moby Dick” backwards and memorized it in less time than it took me to create my blog. To be honest, it is easy to set up a blog account to read and respond to other people’s blogs. But, at least for me, creating my own blog-a-minimasterpiece for others to read wasn’t so easy. The Web site I finally used,

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Furloughs to hit county jobs Commissioners approve of shortened week; details to come Tom Ross

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Routt County government employees will cash their first short paychecks today. However, most of them will have the comfort of knowing that within six weeks, their 10 percent reduction in pay will be offset by a corresponding reduction in their workweek. The Board of County Commissioners accepted the recommendation of County Manager Tom Sullivan on Tuesday afternoon and reached consensus to move toward a furlough system. The decision came almost two weeks after the commissioners adopted a 10 percent pay cut for all county employees except elected officials. Commission Chairman Doug Monger reluctantly agreed with Tuesday’s decision. “I don’t believe this is the right thing to do, but I will support moving forward,” Monger said. “My displeasure is due to the fact that no matter how you look at it, it isn’t equitable. It isn’t equitable to department

“I don’t believe this is the right thing to do, but I will support moving Doug Monger forward. My Routt County displeasure Board of County is due to Commissioners the fact that chairman no matter how you look at it, it isn’t equitable. It isn’t equitable to department heads and (employees who are already exempt from overtime). I think it’s critical that we have an end date, because furloughs aren’t sustainable.” heads and (employees who are already exempt from overtime). I think it’s critical that we have an end date, because furloughs aren’t sustainable.” Commissioner Diane Mitsch Bush said the furloughs are equitable to the degree that they allowed employees and their managers to discuss their

preferences in how their workweeks might be reduced by 10 percent. The commissioners voted April 1 to impose a 10 percent reduction in pay for county employees as part of an effort to reduce a projected $4.9 million budget shortfall. They told their employees that day that they would be required to accept a pay reduction while working the same number of hours. However, the commissioners also directed Sullivan on April 1 to form a committee to consider the options for furloughs. Each department head submitted a variety of ways of accomplishing most of their work while reducing employees hours by the equivalent of 10 percent. The reduction in hours commensurate with the reduction in pay wasn’t the only thing on county employees’ minds Tuesday. Longtime employee Bob McKune told the commissioners that many people were worried that if they worked reduced hours, they would not accrue See Furloughs, page 23

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�� Girls take in life lessons Hayden Middle School eighth-grader Morgan Carrico makes an edible sugar scrub during the Holistic Health workshop held Tuesday morning during the 11th annual Girls to Women Conference at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel. The workshop, presented by Little Moon Essentials owner Laura Lamun, was one of nearly 20 workshops held during the morning sessions.

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Business clothes and high heels juxtaposed with laughing teenage girls created a scene emblematic of the annual

Girls to Women Conference on Tuesday at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel. Focusing on life lessons for eighth-grade girls, the conference taught valuable, adultoriented messages to local females young at heart and on

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the brink of high school. Girls from across Routt County were treated to a day of sessions about topics ranging from finance to firefighting and body scrubs to body image, led by the New Frontiers for Girls and Women, a local nonprofit group. Shelby Perry, from Steamboat Springs Middle School, said she learned how to break knees and scream loudly during her self-defense class. “You just get in a stance and lift your foot up, point your toes up so your toes don’t break, and push forward toward the knee,” she explained. “It just breaks.” Shelby also took a course about holistic health, where she learned how to make soothing teas at home. More than 100 girls from Routt County schools, including private

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Debate about a law that would create new penalties for accomplices to underage drinking covered a lot of ground Tuesday night, from moral codes and political philosophy to rumors of an unlawful New Year’s Eve party. There ultimately was enough support from members of the Steamboat Springs City Council to bring the “social host” ordinance back for a first reading at a future council meeting. City ordinances are subject to two readings. If passed, the social host ordinance would allow authorities to fine adults found guilty of knowingly providing a location for underage drinking. Mandatory community service and adult education programs also would be imposed. Jail time for repeat offenders would be at the discretion of the municipal judge. Dervla Lacy, Routt County director of Grand Futures

“Kids are kids. Kids want to drink. I wanted to drink. But I didn’t drink, because I knew Loui my parents Antonucci wouldn’t allow City Council president it. I never thought it was government’s job to raise people’s kids for them.” Prevention Coalition, said the ordinance would send “a clear and powerful message” that underage drinking is not tolerated in Steamboat Springs. She presented research and study conclusions to argue that regulations need to move inside private residences because that’s where teens drink most often. “Our youths are not getting alcohol from bars and liquor stores,” she said. Council members and residents who oppose the law compared it to Prohibition and said it could have the unin-

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tended consequence of moving underage drinking to outlying areas of Routt County and put more drunk drivers on the road. Councilwomen Meg Bentley and Cari Hermacinski asked why the law was necessary given current state laws, including one that prohibits “any person … to knowingly … suffer or permit” underage drinking. Routt County District Attorney Carl Stahl said someone could be prosecuted under state laws but that a social host ordinance would give the city “broader enforcement powers.” Steamboat Springs Police Capt. Joel Rae said that in his law enforcement career, he has never heard of anyone being chargesuccessfully or prosecuted under the state laws, but he promised to supply a more definitive answer in time for the ordinance’s first reading. This is the second time in less than a year that City Council has considered the law; it previously fell, 3-3, on a second reading in December. Proponents came to Tuesday’s meeting armed with additional research aimed at addressing enforceability, the potential for unintended consequences and other council members’ concerns. No new support was won, however, and City Council President Loui Antonucci, Bentley and Hermacinski voted against reconsidering the law. “Kids are kids,” Antonucci said. “Kids want to drink. I wanted to drink. But I didn’t drink, because I knew my parents wouldn’t allow it. I never thought it was government’s job to raise people’s kids for them.” See Council, page 17

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■ World-renowned Guinean dancer and choreographer Youssouf Koumbassa, ballet dancer Mariama Camara and djembe player Amara Mansare teach dance and drum classes through Thursday at the Steamboat Springs Community Center and Depot Art Center. The cost is $15 a class. Call Jennie at 970-736-0425 or visit the Steamboat African Dance & Drum Ensemble Web site at www.yampavalley.info for details.

■ Moms in Touch, a group of mothers praying for their children and schools, meets at noon at Concordia Lutheran Church. Call Barb at 8798761.

■ Awana Kids Club meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Christian Heritage School. All children through fifth grade are invited. Contact Anchor Way Baptist Church at 879-7062.

■ A Taxpayer Tea Party is from noon to 1 p.m. on the Routt County Courthouse lawn. Call 871-9936.

■ A Depression/Bipolar Support Group for those who have been diagnosed with the diseases meets at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2 at Yampa Valley Medical Center. Family and friends are welcome. Call Ronna Autrey at 871-0682 or 875-2941.

■ Yampavalley.info hosts a Web site training session from 9 to 11 a.m. at Colorado Mountain College in Bristol Hall, Computer Lab 321. Learn how to use the new software platform and develop a Web presence. Reservations are required. Call Jackie at 879-0240, ext. 315, or e-mail jkuusinen@marmot.org to RSVP. ■ Steamboat Springs School District kindergarten and new first-grader registration for the 2009-10 school year is from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today through Friday at Soda Creek and Strawberry Park elementary schools. Parents must take their child’s birth certificate or passport, immunization record, and proof of residence in the form of a utility bill, property tax receipt or lease agreement. Scholarship applications are available at registration. Call 871-3193. ■ Story-times for children ages 3 to 5 are at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. at Bud Werner Memorial Library. ■ Aging Well, a program of the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, holds “Wellness Day” at 11 a.m. at the Haven Community Center in Hayden. The day includes Arthritis Foundation exercise, lunch for $2.50, a guest speaker, a memoirwriting class, wellness checks from a registered nurse and foot care by appointment. Call Aging Well at 970871-7676. ■ The Steamboat Relay business group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Egg & I Restaurant. Steamboat Relay is a group of local business owners and professionals who work together to promote Steamboat businesses. Call 819-0312 or visit www.steamboatrelay.com. ■ Advocates Building Peaceful Communities hosts a free women’s support group at noon at the

■ A free, lunchtime mini-workshop about oil painting techniques is from noon to 1 p.m. at the Center for Visual Arts, a nonprofit community art center at 56 Ninth St. Take your lunch; drinks are provided. Call 846-5970. ■ The Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Group plays at 1 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. Reservations are requested. Call Elaine at 879-1994. ■ A job networking group and résumé workshop is from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Epilogue Book Co. Call 970367-4416. ■ An information session about the University of Denver’s Bachelor of Arts Completion Program is from 4 to 7 p.m. in Willett Hall on the Colorado Mountain College campus. Call 8704423, or contact Linnea Hauser at 303-871-7482 or lhauser@du.edu. ■ A slideshow and presentation about a summer opportunity for high school students ages 14 to 19 is at 6 p.m. at Steamboat Springs Middle School. Global Works provides international travel experiences coupled with service learning, adventure travel and language immersion. Trips are between two and five weeks long. Visit www.globalworksinc.com for more information. ■ The Order Sons of Italy in America gathers at 6 p.m. at a private residence to share wine, cheese and camaraderie. All are welcome. E-mail sonsofitalyteamboatsprings@yahoo.com or call

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■ The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Women’s Auxiliaries meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post No. 4264, 924 Lincoln Ave. Call Tony Weiss at 846-5035 for information.

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■ SCORE and Randy Rudasics, of the Bogue Enterprise Center at Colorado Mountain College, present a free First Steps Seminar, for those hoping to start a business, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in CMC’s Bogue Hall, Room 300. ■ The Yampa Valley Construction Trades Association meets at 7 p.m. in the downstairs conference room of Yampa Valley Bank. Routt County Road & Bridge representatives will attend. Call Joyce Hartless at 2919289, or visit http://yvcta.org.

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■ Steamboat’s Recreational Poker league plays at 7 p.m. at the Snow Bowl. The tournament is free and open to the public. Players must be age 18 or older. Visit www.steamboatpokertour.com. ■ The Colorado Mountain College SKY Club hosts “The Poets and the Stars” with astronomy professor Jimmy Westlake at 7:30 p.m. in the CMC Library, on the third floor of Bristol Hall. The event features astronomythemed poems illustrated by professor Westlake’s photography of the night sky. Admission is free. Event includes door prizes. Outdoor telescope observing of Saturn will follow, weather permitting. Call Westlake at 870-4537.

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Commissioners make right move

udos to the Routt County Board of Commissioners for its preliminary acceptance of a plan Tuesday to institute a furlough system for county employees. Although the plan is AT ISSUE not a long-term solution County to the county’s fiscal woes, it represents a furloughs collaborative, inclusive approach to budget OUR VIEW cuts that seemed to be Cutting pay, missing when the comhours an missioners adopted a 10 percent pay cut for appropriate all county employees short-term April 1. move, but Almost two weeks it’s not the after that controversial long-term decision, the commisanswer to sioners met Tuesday the county’s with county employees and department heads fiscal woes. to hear proposals for a furlough system. Department heads presented plans they said could accomplish most of the current workload while also

reducing employee hours by 10 percent — or about four hours a week for most full-time employees. Importantly, the furlough plans will differ by department, as they should. And each plan should focus first and foremost on how that department can minimize the impact of reduced hours on residents who rely on the services it provides. Some departments, including Road and Bridge and the Routt County Regional Building Department, face challenges specific to the nature of their work and the fluctuation of workload during various times of the year. County Manager Tom Sullivan, tasked with working with individual department heads to solidify furlough plans and also creating a means by which to measure service levels while the furloughs are in place, certainly has his work cut out for him. He and county residents will put a great deal of responsibility on the shoulders of department heads. Not to be overlooked is the potential impact Tuesday’s decision will have on employee morale. There is no question

morale was affected by the April 1 decision, which came without much advanced notice or direct input from employees. The commissioners’ willingness to reconsider that decision and adopt an approach preferred by department heads and staff members should be applauded. The furloughs won’t save the county any more money than what the pay cuts were saving — about $1.05 million in 2009 — which means there’s still lots of work to do before the county trims a total of $4.9 million from this year’s budget. Commissioner Doug Monger, who reluctantly agreed to the furloughs, correctly pointed out that furloughs aren’t sustainable and that employees must hold up their end of the bargain. More cuts will need to be made, and layoffs remain one of the most likely means of accomplishing significant cost savings. The furlough system can’t last forever, nor should it. But it can be an effective stopgap measure while county officials work to identify additional areas of significant cost savings. Let’s get on with the work.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

What is extortion? What constitutes extortion? If a private contractor was told that a substantial monetary contribution toward the care of a sick grandchild of a public figure was needed to ensure acceptance of a proposed development, would this be extortion? My guess is that a judge and jury would find this to be extortion even though sympathetic toward the sick child. What, then, is the difference between this theoretical action for the benefit of an individual and an apparent similar action for an ailing project of elected officials? The front page of the April 7 Steamboat Today carried a story about the proposed Thunderhead development. The story informed us that the Atira Group had promised $2.6 million to support affordable housing in return for approval by

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City Council for Thunderhead. It went on to say that an additional $235,000 had been offered and that three City Council members had said, “Atira was on the right track toward winning approval.” These are words that one expects from an old, black-and-white gangster movie, not public officials. If elected officials anywhere wish to finance their pet project, then they have five choices: finance it from their own pockets; ask for donations and hope for the best; eliminate costs in some areas and substitute those funds for the new project; increase taxes to pay for the project; or issue bonds or some other public financial instruments. I suspect that our public officials are not willing or able to finance it themselves and know full well that the public would not support the other alternatives.

It might be argued that other communities employ the same tactics for the same purpose. This might be true, but we as adults should recall what our parents told us about wrong behavior and following the crowd into injurious and ethically questionable actions.

James C. Makens

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Solutions needed The economy of the U.S. obviously is in serious trouble. Without sound strategies, the crisis will tear down our standard of living and comfortable way of life. Our political leaders choose social engineerSee Letters, page 9 Bruce Tinsley

Suzanne Schlicht, general manager Brent Boyer, editor Mike Lawrence, city editor Tom Ross, reporter Paul Hughes, community representative Gail Smith, community representative

WHO TO CALL Suzanne Schlicht, general manager, ext. 224 Brent Boyer, editor, ext. 221 Scott Stanford, sales and marketing director, ext. 202 Steve Balgenorth, circulation director, ext. 232 Meg Boyer, creative services manager, ext. 238 Dan Schuelke, press operations manager, ext. 217 Mike Lawrence, city editor, ext. 233 Allison Miriani, news editor, ext. 207 News line: 871-4233 Classified: 879-1502 Sports line: 871-4209 Distribution: 871-4232 Advertising: 879-1502 Fax line: 879-2888 Steamboat Today is published Monday through Saturday mornings by WorldWest Limited Liability Company, Suzanne Schlicht, general manager, 871-4224. It is available free of charge in Routt County. Limit one copy per reader. No person may, without prior written permission of Steamboat Today, take more than one copy of each issue. Additional copies and back issues are available for $1 at our offices or $2.50 to have a copy mailed. 2006 General Excellence Winner, Colorado Press Association Member of the Colorado Press Association, Newspaper Association of America, Inland Press Association © 2008 Steamboat Today

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preneur) privately financed, profit-motivated $10 billion wind project in West Texas. Politicians must immediately direct the billions now being spent on poor solutions to initiating Manhattan Project magnitude publicly financed-privately owned and operated renewable energy projects. To reduce our energy risks surrounding imported oil throughout the interim 10 years, we must develop our huge domestic natural gas resources. Our Colorado politicians are fighting hard against natural gas drilling (even though gas drilling has virtually no negative environmental impact) and the thousands of jobs it will produce. This resistance is popular with their small liberal cohort but suicide to our economy and future. In present leadership’s economic approach, the light at the end of the tunnel is a blown-out candle. Without nurturing entrepreneurial, free-market capitalism and rejecting the siren song of socialism, we all will see our financial way of life permanently erode at an alarming pace. We must demand our political leaders to place our precious national treasure where it will give America a global competitive edge and not simply self-serving social engineering. That is the way America has always prospered.

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ing and almost totally ignore the obvious solution. They tell us that our economy miraculously will turn around by 2010. This simply is not true. Advances in technology have facilitated highly efficient worldwide trade, capital flow and human resource exchange — economic globalization. Skilled workers in China, India, Brazil and Mexico now produce high quality, highly demanded goods and services. Workers in India are easily trainable in jobs for which Americans have until recently been considered the exclusive work force, and two-thirds of India’s population exists on less than $2 per day. America needs high-paying, non-exportable job creation right now. The American automobile industry cannot compete in global auto production with its unrealistic legacy costs. The industry is an outdated, failed business model. The untold reality is that the pain now felt by automobile workers will spread to the majority of American households. Throughout time, labor-cost equilibrium, a natural process by which world labor rates will increase and American rates will decrease as developing nations enter a more realistic global economic profile, will inexorably evolve. Faced with these dire consequences, the “economic solutions” our politicians are selling to us only exacerbate our problems. Even at currently depressed prices, home values in the U.S. still are artificially high. Billions to bailout our underwater home mortgage holders requires government borrowing, ultimately higher taxes and interest rates. This only succeeds in transferring tax money from people who made good financial decisions and pay their mortgages to those

who bought overpriced homes they could not afford. Contrary to the ill-conceived Carter era Community Reinvestment Act, not everyone in America can afford a new home. And how does President Obama’s $900 million gift to Gaza and $100 billion pledge to the IMF provide progress for Americans caught in the economic morass? Those are the problems. Our golden opportunity solution is American energy independence. Energy independence from renewable sources will give us a global competitive advantage for years to come, reduce the real risk we now face depending on crude oil from unfriendly countries and produce high paying non-exportable jobs. So far, the political solutions contain only a small fraction of what is needed for energy independence. Why energy independence? I spent most of my career as a chemical engineer working in all phases of the petroleum industry. Petroleum is a finite resource and simply will not be available at some time in the future. We cannot stand by and watch gasoline prices accelerate back to $4 per gallon and, ultimately, much higher. Technology now exists in wind, solar and nuclear power generation to achieve independence from unfriendly sources within 10 years. One proof of this is T. Boon Pickens’ (a successful energy man and entre-

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The South Routt School District picked up $10,000 to build a greenhouse for students as the recipient of the 2009 Arthur Anderson Grant Award from Routt County United Way. The project is a joint endeavor with Peabody Energy, which is contributing another $10,000. The greenhouse will be used to grow plants for Peabody Energy’s land reclamation

efforts as well as eventually playing a role in school fundraising and gardening efforts. The grant is intended to honor Arthur Anderson’s legacy with a project that brings together private and public funds, involves youth and will provide a significant impact for the South Routt community.

Routt County officials say “thank you” to dispatchers Routt County Communications is celebrating National

Telecommunications Week through Saturday. The communication director and supervisors would like to thank its hard-working team of public safety dispatchers.

Tread of Pioneers Museum is closed for mud season The Tread of Pioneers Museum at Eighth and Oak streets is closed for mud season. The museum will re-open with regular hours on April 28.

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MONDAY, APRIL 13 1:02 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a noise complaint in the 2200 block of Ski Trail Lane. Officers gave a verbal warning. 1:22 a.m. Police were called to a noise complaint in the 2600 block of Alpenglow Way. Officers were unable to locate the source of the noise. 1:40 a.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to an ambulance request in the 2500 block of Après Ski Way where a male was unconscious and reportedly intoxicated on a Steamboat Springs Transit bus. The man refused transportation to Yampa Valley Medical Center. 3:52 a.m. Police were called to a report of a suspicious person in the 200 block of Lincoln Avenue where two men reportedly were being loud in a car. Officers asked the men to move on. 7:35 a.m. Police and emergency responders were called to an ambulance request in Harms Court where a 37-year-old female was unconscious and breathing. Paramedics transported the woman to YVMC.

8:10 a.m. Police were called to complaint of a dog at large at Third and Maple streets. Officers issued a warning. 1:37 p.m. Hayden Police Department officers were called to a report of theft of cash and jewelry in the 500 block of West Jefferson Avenue in Hayden. The items reportedly were taken from an unlocked car parked with its windows down. Officers took a report. 3 p.m. Police arrested a person on an outstanding warrant at Eighth Street and Lincoln Avenue. 4:35 p.m. Police, Advocates Building Peaceful Communities representatives and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue were called to a report of a drunken pedestrian in the 1300 block of Dream Island Plaza where a man reportedly was destroying a trailer he shares with his girlfriend. The man was transported to YVMC, and officers say he is facing criminal charges upon his release. 7:16 p.m. Police were called to a report of a visibly intoxicated man attempting to buy vodka in the 1400 block of Pine Grove Road. The man was refused the alcohol.

Crime Stoppers If you have information about any unsolved crime, call Routt County Crime Stoppers at 870-6226. You will remain anonymous and could earn a cash reward.

9:23 p.m. Police were called to a request for citizen assistance in the 300 block of Blackberry Lane where a juvenile was locked out of his or her house and did not know what to do. Officers helped the juvenile find a garage door opener. 10:40 p.m. Police were called to a report of a suspicious man in a playground in the 200 block of Park Avenue. The person was gone when officers arrived. Officers patrolled the area and did not see the man. 10:44 p.m. Police, Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue and mental health professionals were called to an ambulance request at Seventh Street and Lincoln Avenue where a pedestrian was passed out and would not wake up. The person was transported to YVMC for treatment and later was taken to detox.

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Steamboat Springs High School Science Olympiad members Ryan Hogrefe, left, and Christian Piorot, along with sponsor Charlie Leech, center, take a look at a rocket built by the students at the state Science Olympiad competition Saturday.The team took 12th place in the state.

tom-built chassis and programmed a microcontroller from scratch, forgoing the pre-programmed models other teams used. But when it came time for the small rubber tires to meet the small wooden road, the team found the gears weren’t grabbing the belts to turn the wheels. Team members tried every-

thing they could think of, including using a dipstick from the school bus to drop lubricating oil, Davidson said. The team worked up until 8:45 a.m. the day of the competition, just before the 9 a.m. “impound” for all vehicles. Despite their efforts and an See Science, page 16

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Problem-solving is part of the routine for students in the Science Olympiad club at Steamboat Springs High School, but team members had to test their creativity in new ways Saturday at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden. The team placed nine groups in the top 10 in a variety of events at the state contest and finished 12th overall. When seniors Jonathan Mellor, Seth Davidson and Leo Starbuck ran into a problem with their electric car, they knew they had to get inventive. First, team members realized they forgot to bring a piece of cable from Steamboat to the competition. That required a call to an obliging father, who drove the necessary part to the team. But the problems were far from over. “Well, it didn’t work, to put it simply,” Mellor said. The team designed a cus-

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“Yo crecí en Brasil, entonces puedo entender,” dijo Bacon. “Eso viene cuando creces en un país inestable. Es muy difícil confiar.” Ella se recordó que en 1990, cuando el Presidente Fernando Collor de Mellor — el primer presidente de Brasil elegido democráticamente por 29 años — “confiscó” todas las cuentas privadas de los bancos de todos y solo dejaba a la gente retirar unos cuantos cientos de dólares por día. La intención del presidente era de parar la creciente inflación, pero también no permitió pagar las cuentas. “Entonces, es difícil creer a la gente a veces,” dijo Bacon, riéndose. Ayudando a “integrar” a la comunidad, sin embargo, las clases de inglés pueden crear avances en la mente de la gente y ayudar a aliviar las cosas, como la desconfianza, que mantiene a la gente separada, ella añadió. Las clases de inglés han mostrado beneficiar a solo 20 residentes quienes han tomado las clases hasta ahora, dijo Bacon. “Nos dicen que pueden hablar con los maestros (de sus niños),” ella dijo. “Están yendo a conferencias de padres-maestros por primera vez. Entienden más en las citas con doctores y dentistas.” Comunidad Integrada espera expandir el programa de inglés en cursos más especializados para poder enseñar algunos temas importantes para la comunidad, añadió Bacon, como clases de educación acerca de la salud y clases de ciudadanía, que ayudarían a preparar a inmigrantes que residen localmente para los exámenes de ciudadanía. “Todo es muy importante,” dijo Bacon. “Estamos buscando fondos para clases en las noches, pero hasta entonces no hemos encontrado ni el dinero ni los voluntarios.” Para más información, llame a Bacon al 824-6424.

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Web Site Redesign Wows the Wonks Sandy Evans-Hall

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If you haven’t checked out www.steamboatchamber.com recently, you’re in for pleasant surprise. Not only does the newly designed site present a tantalizing view of the area to our potential visitors, it is a valuable resource for chamber members and the community. Chamber Marketing Director Lynna Broyles and Online Marketing Manager Kristi White have been working on this redesign for the past six months in conjunction with the team from Resort Technology Partners (RTP). “We looked at resort community Web sites from all over the country, focusing on award-winning sites. From those, we chose the elements that we thought were the most exciting and yet functional from the consumer perspective,” noted Broyles. “We have set goals to increase our web visits and keep people on our site for longer periods of time, hopefully causing them to visit our community or utilize the resources we provide.” The impetus for the redesign was the merging of two Web sites that the Chamber has managed during the past decade www.steamboatchamber.com and www.steamboatsummer.com. The latter site was created to provide a direct “call-to-action” for visitors who wanted to book a summer vacation. The booking system was operated by Steamboat Central Reservations with a commission paid to the Chamber to assist in the summer marketing effort. A new arrangement with Steamboat Central Reservations now will

allow for the two independent sites to become one, which will have strong benefits for the businesses and the community marketing effort by consolidating expenditures and eyeballs.

What’s New on the Screen? The technical design aspects of the new site are one of the first things you will notice. There are some exciting flash treatments that allow for large revolving “hero” pictures, scroll across writing, revolving vacation packages, and an interactive media gallery. You’ll also see a vacation booking tool on every page, making it very convenient and easy for the potential visitor to get a quote or book their trip. The Events Calendar is significantly easier to navigate. Local organizations will find it simple to post their own events and community happenings. There also is a sidebar highlight for upcoming signature events such as the Steamboat Marathon. Chamber members will find an easy log-in section to update their information, pay online, track their hits, as well as get information about all the upcoming programs and benefits. The Business Directory is easily accessible by visitors and local citizens, and because it is powered by an online membership database, the information constantly is updated and accurate. Currently the Business Directory receives more than 8,000 searches per month, and it’s expected to grow significantly with the new design. A new Venue Guide is another enhancement that you’ll want to add to your ‘favorites.’ Whether you’re planning a wedding, a conference

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or a company party, this guide will be an incredibly useful tool. A wide variety of venues are listed in a format that makes it easy to compare and choose the amenities that you most want. From there, you can choose menus, see site layouts, and make the contacts for planning your occasion. If you like social networking, you’ll see your favorite options on this new site. Facebook, My Space, and Twitter are available with icons for you to easily share the site with your network of friends. There’s also a blog for vacation recommendations and coming soon a blog for business advise. Consumer created content is welcome! Share your photos, videos or best Steamboat Springs stories for all to see. Jay O’Hare, technology consultant and marketing guru of Altera Group commented on the site, “I have recently been researching Chamber Web sites around the state and find that the Steamboat Springs Chamber Web site to be by far the best site I’ve seen!”

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where the wonks go to work. The Chamber site currently ranks very high on all the major search engines. While this can be partially attributed to the organic credibility of resources offered by chambers of commerce, it’s also because of significant efforts in “search engine optimization.” Use of key words, reduction of content, ease of navigation, consumer-fed content and features that keep the viewer engaged all impact the search engine ranking. The chamber works with experts in the

field of SEO to insure that anyone looking for Steamboat Springs will find this site. The Chamber marketing staff also will be using summer marketing funds for pay-perclick and web advertising to drive more visitors to the site. Studies show that more and more travelers are conducting their vacation research online as well as making their trip purchases. Having an outstanding Web site is critical to community marketing and business exposure. Steamboatchamber. com — check it out!

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At a Friday self-defense seminar, local women lined the walls of the gym at Colorado Mountain College to learn the lessons of krav maga from Steamboat Springs teacher Holly Wilde. “It’s the mentality of not being a victim — it’s being strong, and it’s being confident,” Wilde said to the more than 50 women who showed up for Friday’s free seminar, put on by High Altitude Krav Maga and Advocates Building Peaceful Communities. Krav maga is a self-defense and hand-to-hand combat style used by the Israeli Defense Forces. The workshop coincided with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Before the class started, Wilde said she planned to cover the basics of sexual assault awareness and prevention, and give women the knowledge needed to feel confident if they ever are in an altercation. “What we’re going to do today is talk about victim mentality

Basic krav maga techniques for women ■ Fighting stance: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, and step forward with your left foot, right heel slightly raised. Think of your feet being at diagonal corners of a rectangle, with all 10 toes facing forward. Raise your arms, elbows bent, so that your fingers are near your eyebrows. ■ Punch: From your fighting stance, push your left arm forward, hand turned with fingers facing to the right and the heel of your hand out. Be sure to hit with the heel of the hand, said High Altitude Krav Maga instructor Holly Wilde — turning fingers upward and leaving the wrist out ends badly. “If I hit him like this, I’m going to break my wrist, and that sucks,” Wilde said. ■ Elbow: Wilde demonstrated three elbow hits for close combat. All keep the elbow at a 90-degree angle with the body. 1) To hit someone in front of you, bring your hand to chin-level, and swing your elbow around, across your body.

and how not to be the person that loses … because that’s not an interview that you want to pass,” Wilde said. She said the threehour window was packed with information and techniques. “I hope people take away a sense of confidence that they have some tools to defend them-

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2) To hit someone beside you, move your elbow out quickly to the side and bring it back into your fighting stance. 3) To hit someone behind you, turn your head in their direction, bring the elbow on that side of your body all the way around, using your feet to pivot. ■ Knee: Build a bridge between you and your attacker by placing one forearm against their collarbone, bracing the attacker and keeping them at a distance. Dig your other hand into the muscle in their upper arm. Lift the back foot of your fighting stance, knee bent, and pivot the front foot so the knee goes up and into the attacker. ■ Kick: From your fighting stance, kick your front foot upward into the attacker’s crotch. “This is one of the best attacks you have,” Wilde said, demonstrating the move on High Altitude Krav Maga owner Nick Bosick. “You do not have to kick someone very hard to get the desired reaction.”

selves if they ever need to use them,” Wilde said. The workshop started with a fast-paced warm-up of 50 jumping jacks and a combination of push-ups and sit-ups. From there, Wilde moved quickly through the fighting style’s basic stance and its first move: a quick punch to the face or throat. Workshop participants said they hoped to refresh awareness skills and add some new self-defense techniques to their arsenal. Stephanie Berens, a Routt County resident who said she plans to move to American Samoa soon, hoped to refresh the lessons she learned up at a workshop she took in the early ’90s. “It’s always good to hear that stuff again so it’s in the front of your mind if you need it,” Berens said. Susan Phillips came to the workshop with her 11-year-old daughter, Joylynn. She looked at the evening as a chance to arm her daughter with self-defense knowledge and skills in case she ever needs them. “It’s for me, but really it’s for my daughter. I just want her to know how to feel confident. … If she’s ever in a situation, I want her confident about herself,” Phillips said. Diane Moore, executive director for Advocates, said she recently took a similar selfdefense workshop. Moore said she often asked herself how she would react in the event of an attack — would she freeze up, or would she be able to fight it off? “After I took that, I thought that I left with these kind of skills, and I would use them. I felt empowered,” Moore said. Advocates is looking into hosting a self-defense workshop for high-school aged girls during the summer, she said. — To reach Margaret Hair, call 871-4204 or e-mail mhair@steamboatpilot.com.

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Local citizens fed up with government spending, growth and tax policy are planning to rally today on the Routt County Courthouse lawn. The Taxpayer Tea Party in Steamboat Springs, slated for noon to 1 p.m., will be the local manifestation of a nationwide protest schedSchubert-Akin uled for Tax Day. Americans for Prosperity, an economic advocacy group that promotes “a return of the federal government to its Constitutional lim-

its,” is supporting Taxpayer Tea Party events across the country as a response to federal stimulus plans and economic recovery measures proposed by Congress and the administration of President Barack Obama. Jennifer Schubert-Akin, former chairwoman of the Routt County Republican Central Committee, is organizing the local event and said Obama’s $3.5 trillion budget plan is “just an insane amount of money that we can’t possibly pay for … without raising taxes across the board.” Schubert-Akin also disagreed in principle with federal stimulus efforts to pull the U.S. out of the recession. Obama signed the $787 billion American Recovery and

If you go What: Taxpayer Tea Party, a rally to protest government’s spending, growth and taxation plans. This local event is one of many across the nation supported by Americans for Prosperity, an economic advocacy group that promotes “a return of the federal government to its Constitutional limits.” When: Noon to 1 p.m. today Where: Routt County Courthouse lawn, downtown Steamboat Springs; rain, snow or sunshine Contact: Call Jennifer Schubert-Akin at 970-871-9936 for local details, or visit www.taxpayerteaparty.com for nationwide information.

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Local ‘Messiah’ performances soar Yampa Valley Singers, orchestra reach the rafters at church Charlie Bates

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Sponsored by Colorado Mountain College’s Alpine Campus, selections from George Frederick Handel’s “Messiah” were performed by the Yampa Valley Singers with Marie Carmichael as music

director, accompanied by the Steamboat Springs Orchestra with Ernest Richardson as conductor, Friday through Sunday at the United Methodist Church. The orchestra for last week-

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— that’s never worked one time it’s been tried,” Schubert-Akin said. “Government can’t grow our way out of a recession — it’s got to come from spurring the private sector and letting the private sector keep more of its money for investment and hiring.” Schubert-Akin said today’s event will feature recorded messages, tailored specially for Steamboat, from Stephen Moore, of the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board, and Chris Edwards, of The Cato

Institute. Edwards is director of tax policy studies for the institute, which promotes limited government and the free market system. Schubert-Akin said today’s event also will feature local speakers — “No politicians; this is just the regular folk,” she said — including Buck Buckland, of Steamboat. “These bailouts and stimulus proposals that have come around in the last two to three months, you know. … It all ends up in the end that people are going to pay for all the bailouts and trillions of dollars that

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Steamboat Springs High School 3rd place — Health Science: Kelsey Pierson, Blaise Holden 4th place — Chemistry Lab: Pierson, Stefan Palmer 5th place — Forensics: Hannah Beggs, Jessie Dunlop 6th place — Dynamic Planet: Holden, Palmer 7th place — Ecology: Bobby Glass, Jeff Sperry 7th place — Junkyard Challenge: Christian Poirot, Ryan Hogrefe 8th place — Picture This: Beggs, Pierson, Kayla Stack 9th place — It’s About Time: Stack, Poirot 10th place — Elevated Bridge: Stack, Poirot The team placed 12th overall.

are being proposed for different things,” said Buckland, 76. “In my lifetime, it may not affect me that much. But for my sons and grandchildren, especially the grandchildren, it’s going to be a killer.” Schubert-Akin said today’s event is nonpartisan and not associated with any local political party. “We want everybody who feels our taxes are too high and our government is too big” to attend, she said. “I’m looking for enthusiasm, for people who are really engaged in this — I’m also hoping that when people leave, they will be energized and ready to contact their elected officials to express their opinions. … I’m hoping this will spur people to get active. It’s great to show up at a rally, but we’ve got to do something beyond that.” — To reach Mike Lawrence, call 871-4233 or e-mail mlawrence@steamboatpilot.com

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estimated 200 hours of work time since the regional competition March 7, the electric car team failed to place at the state level. “A couple more hours, and we would have had it,” Mellor said. The team of seniors Kelsey Pierson and Blaise Holden fared better in the multiplechoice Health Sciences test. Holden and Pierson placed third in their event, the highest placement for a Steamboat team. Steamboat placed 12th out of 27 teams. Freshman Christian Poirot

and sophomore Ryan Hogrefe placed seventh in the inaugural Junkyard Challenge. In that competition, the students constructed a scale with a set of “junkyard” components and a mystery object. They then had to measure the mass of a given object as accurately as possible. Poudre High School took top honors at the competition, with four teams from the district placing in the top 10 overall. The district offers a Science Olympiad class for students.

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Judge swears in mayor, councilors Craig Municipal Court’s Kevin Peck administers oath to new, experienced candidates Ben Bulkeley

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As new and returning Craig City Council members and the mayor made their way to the dais, only one man stood in the way of a new term. Municipal Court Judge Kevin Peck, 40, has sworn in several councilors and mayors during his more than eight years as the city’s judge. On Tuesday Peck night, Peck administered the oath to newly reelected Mayor Don Jones and Councilors Gene Bilodeau, Terry Carwile, Byron Willems and Jennifer Riley.

“Basically, I do it every time there’s a change, whether it’s a member of the council or the mayor,” Peck said. Peck said the oath, though awkward when read aloud, is an important part of local politics. “It sets a tone for their responsibilities — to be the best they can for their community,” he said. “It sets a good tone for their term.” And despite the number of times Peck has read the oath and had it repeated back to him, he still uses a cheat sheet. “The wording is kind of strange, and we try to break it up so it’s easier to follow,” he said while laughing. Peck, who lives in Craig with his wife, Amy, and 5-year-old son, Ryan, followed his father, Rod, into a legal career. “My father was an attorney

here for a long time,” Peck said. “I went to college and decided to pursue a career in the legal field and worked with his office for four years after law school.” During that time, Peck applied to be the municipal judge and eventually received the position. “I decided to leave the private practice, and now I run Northwest Title,” Peck said. “I kept my attorney’s license and stayed on as the municipal judge for the last eight or nine years. I just like trying to help people, and I like the lifestyle we enjoy in Craig.” Peck, Northwest Title Co. president, graduated from Moffat County High School in 1987 and Dartmouth in 1991. When Peck came back to Craig in 1996, he focused on transactional work and served as a court-appointed lawyer.

“Because I was the new guy in town, I was called in on a lot of criminal matters,” Peck said. Being involved with criminal cases would help Peck later when he became a judge. “Law school doesn’t teach you how to be lawyer — it teaches you the books and academic part,” he said. “Dealing with issues and client relations — court appointments do help in that learning process. It was a good experience for me.” Being a judge suits him better, Peck said. “I think I like being a judge more,” he said. “I enjoy it because you can put matters to bed when the day is done. In private practice, some issues would hang on endlessly, but being a judge, the matters resolve quickly, and everyone can go on their way.”

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derground or condoning it,” Myller said. “And I don’t want to condone it.” Unconfirmed rumors abounded at Tuesday’s meeting about an unidentified family in The Sanctuary neighborhood of Steamboat. According to the rumors, the family consistently hosts parties with alcohol for teenagers, including a reported New Year’s Eve bash after which

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home-schooled girls, attended the event. Gannett Hallar, director of Storm Peak Laboratory, gave the keynote address with advice for girls to create five- and 10-year plans and to pay attention to the image they are sending out. “Are you where you want to be?” Hallar said she asked the girls. “Project the image you want others to see, with MySpace and Facebook pages and everything else.” Hallar also gave advice about how to prepare to be a scientist like her, including which classes are important and how to work toward getting into college. Steamboat student Allison Williams said she is more interested in becoming either a TV news broadcaster or a lawyer, and in the session “If I May, Your Honor,” she said she learned tips about how to pursue a career in law. “I learned what are the requirements and how you can get into a good school to be a lawyer,” she said. She also learned, in a financial planning workshop, that working as an art teacher in New York City — with all the amenities she is used to — would be a challenge. Her workshop partner, Katherine Mannon, said the budget was getting tighter and tighter, even though the girls were theoretically sharing an apartment. “We’re trying to figure out if we’re over budget,” she said. “It’s not looking so good.” The girls reluctantly decided they might have to give up their fictional Mercedes if they were going to meet their monthly budget.

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Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sullivan told the commissioners that each department head will be responsible for ensuring that all of their employees work the required hours. “It gets down to the level of delegating authority to the department heads,” Sullivan said. “But the other thing I want is some measure of how the work is getting done and the means to track levels of service” to county residents. Monger said the success of a furlough system will depend upon the employees holding up their end of the bargain. “There’s going to be a huge amount of responsibility on the part of employees not to abuse the system,” Monger said. There are several departments within county govern-

ment where the commissioners acknowledge that implementing furloughs will be complicated, including the Building Department, a self-funding enterprise fund that also serves the city of Steamboat Springs. Yampa Valley Regional Airport and the Road and Bridge Department, because their volume of work increases dramatically in the winter, are two others. Tuesday’s news of a pending furlough system won’t be received as joyously by employees who are exempt from receiving overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. In addition to elected officials and department heads, those employees include some in the Assessor’s Office, Human Services department and accounting. Sullivan said he likely will need at least a month to refine the furlough proposals of each department and write accountability guidelines before the new plan can be implemented in sync with county paydays on the 15th and 30th of each month.

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vacation time and sick days at the same rate. Commissioner Nancy Stahoviak said she was open to finding a way to reduce hours without reducing vacation benefits. “We could make the decision to let it accrue” at the same rate, Stahoviak said. “I’m willing to look at a way we can hold our employees harmless on vacation and sick leave.” Her remarks were greeted with loud applause. The commissioners’ decision to allows furloughs won’t be official until they pass a formal resolution. And when they do, it’s clear that it won’t be a one-size-fits-all furlough for the county. From Routt County Jail to Human Resources to the Road and Bridge Department, there are many variations on how employees’ workweeks might be reduced by 10 percent. Sgt. Miles De Young, representing the patrol division of the Sheriff’s Office, proposed that patrol deputies would work three 10-hour shifts using Wednesdays as an overlap day and work six hours on Wednesday. Monger asked Sheriff Gary Wall whether he was contemplating eliminating 24-hour patrol coverage of the county to meet the reduction in hours. The sheriff said he wasn’t. “Absolutely not,” Wall said. “That’s a safety issue for the county. I feel very strongly about that.” At the county Department of Information Systems, Terry Barber is proposing that all of his employees work four ninehour days and take one day off during the week. However, they will schedule their shifts in order to cover Monday through

“We could make the decision to let (vacation time) accrue (at the same rate). Nancy I’m willing to Stahoviak look at a way Routt County commissioner we can hold our employees harmless on vacation and sick leave.”

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Wall Street shifted into reverse Tuesday after a surprisingly weak retail sales report punctured investors’ optimism about the economy. The poor sales data, combined with a sharp decline in wholesale prices, came just as the corporate earnings season, usually a volatile time in the

market, got under way. The Dow Jones industrials lost nearly 140 points. Underscoring the market’s sensitivity, shares in Intel declined sharply in after-hours trading after the chipmaker reported weaker results after the bell and didn’t offer a forecast for revenue. Investors already are braced for bad earnings but are highly anxious about forecasts from companies that could indicate a

weaker economy. Poor outlooks in the last earnings season in January derailed a 20 percent rally, and some fear the market’s current five-week rally could be vulnerable as well. Financial stocks tumbled after Goldman Sachs Group announced strong profits but said it would raise $5 billion to repay government bailout money. Investors speculated that other major banks might fol-

low suit, which would put pressure on their stocks. Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase & Co. also are due to report results this week. The Dow closed down 137.63, or 1.7 percent, at 7,920.18. Broader measures also lost ground after three days of gains. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 17.23, or 2 percent, to 841.50, and the Nasdaq composite index fell 27.59, or 1.7 percent, to 1,625.72.

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Ah, the perils of spring baseball on the Western Slope. Postponement after postponement put the Steamboat Springs High School baseball team in a precarious situation heading into Tuesday’s game against Eagle Valley. Short on pitching, Steamboat hung tough for a while before falling, 26-8. Despite roping 11 hits in 26 at-bats, Steamboat had to go to several young pitchers, who hadn’t seen a lot of varsity time. “We hit the ball very hard all day,” Steamboat manager Dave Roy said. “It was just not our day. Our pitching was very thin.” Eagle Valley jumped out on Steamboat pitcher Matt Watwood for five runs in the first inning. The Sailors came back and scored four runs in the fourth on four straight doubles by Alan Capistron, Lars Johnson, Alex Wood and Cody Harris. Steamboat looked as if it would continue the rally with the bases loaded and Watwood at the plate. Unfortunately, Watwood hit a sharp line drive right at the shortstop to quell the rally. From there, the Sailors had to turn to two junior varsity pitchers, who gave up 12 runs in the final couple of innings. “They gave it everything they had,” Roy said. “Eagle Valley is a good hitting team. You got to have top pitchers in there to keep their bats quiet.” Still, Roy thinks Steamboat has a chance to make the playoffs. Because of all the postponements, it’s been tough to figure out where each team stands. Roy said he thinks if Steamboat can win three of its last four games, See Baseball, page 27

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Steamboat Springs resident Rick Denney gets a hug from Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Athletic Director Sarah Floyd after learning he had won the John Fetcher Honorary Sustaining Member Award at the Club’s awards ceremony. The honor was one of many handed out at the end-of-season tradition. For more photos from the awards ceremony, visit www.steamboatpilot.com.

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During the winter, Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club results are recorded on the slopes. On Tuesday, however, the club handed out honors that are measured by more than speed, scores and jumps. “I really like this part,” Rick DeVos, Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club executive

director, said about the club’s annual awards ceremony. “This is a chance for us to celebrate different aspects of what is seen as success. Sure, we always celebrate our athletic success on this night, but we also recognize athletes who always put forth their best effort and those who are dedicated to their sport and their teammates regardless of the results.” The 2008-09 Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club

awards ceremony honored 28 athletes, coaches and community members for their character, dedication and support of the sports of skiing and snowboarding. A few were even recognized for their overall performance. Handing out awards, many named after the people who represented the ideals that the club represents, has become an end-of-season tradition. In most cases, the awards recog-

nize winners for qualities that reach beyond the slopes and beyond results. The club celebrated awards including “The Ritter Memorial Courage Cup,” which went to Linda and Jennie Symon and recognizes a member of the Winter Sports Club — athlete, coach or parent — whose courage is an inspiration to others. Linda lost her daughter and See Awards, page 26

Steamboat lacrosse takes conference title Sailors boys team handles Battle Mountain, 13-3, to secure championship Luke Graham

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It’d be easy for David Mucklow to get bored as the goaltender for the Steamboat Springs High School lacrosse team. But the junior admits that the offense he gets to watch makes games much more enter-

taining than boring. “I don’t get bored watching our offense,” said Mucklow, whose team has outscored its opponents 132-41 this year. “It’s fun watching our offense.” In what has become a common occurrence, Mucklow had a light load on Tuesday, as his offense took care of Battle Mountain by peppering the net, finding balanced scoring and

picking up a 13-3 win. It was the seventh straight game in which Steamboat has scored more than 10 goals and eighth time in a row Mucklow has given up less than five. The win also gives Steamboat (11-0 overall) the inaugural Mountain Conference title. As the Sailors have done so often this season, they pretty much decided the outcome of

the game in the first quarter. Steamboat scored six goals in the first 12 minutes, getting contributions from five different players. By the time halftime hit, Steamboat had extended its lead to 9-1. “We continue to play at a high level,” Steamboat coach Bob Hiester said. “The first half was See Lacrosse, page 27

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Buddy Werner Bronze — Addison Sandvik/Taylor Olson Charles Abernathy Memorial “True Grit” Award — Luke Farny Mary C. Magill Memorial Ski Meister Award — Robi Powers Ashley Stamp Memorial Award — Katie Arnis The Skeeter Award — Megan Rosa John Fetcher Honorary Sustaining Member — Rick Denney Tyler Gooding Award — Hig Roberts The Henry Hall Cup — Cooper Dodds SSWSC Snowboard Coach of the Year — Mark Harris SSWSC Nordic Coach of the Year — Josh Smullin SSWSC Alpine Coach of the Year — Marnie Smith SSWSC Freestyle Coach of the Year — Rob Day

ate the thought,” Denney said. “John Fetcher was a community member that did so much. … To be honored under his name is something that is really near and dear to me. I’m feeling humbled at this point.” The Winter Sports Club established the Honorary Sustaining Member in 1986 and awarded it to Pamela “Granny” MacPherson that season. It wasn’t awarded again until 1996-97, when Steve Kotts earned the honor. It’s been given out every year since then, to supporters including Larry Stevenson in 1997-98, Roger Perricone in 1998-99, Kathy Crawford in 1999-00, Larry Johnson in 2000-01, Becky

Lamb in 2001-02, Ed and June MacArthur in 2002-03, Kathi Meyer and Jim Peterson in 200304, Melvin Hitchens in 200506, John and Tammy Adams in 2006-07, and Lon and Eileen Allen last year. “The Winter Sports Club is the greatest sports club in the country and probably the world. I’ve got two children in the club and what this club has done for my kids and our family, and really this town and our heritage, is unbelievable. We are so fortunate to live here. I live the good life, and I really appreciate it, so any opportunity I have to give back, I try to,” Denney said. —To reach John F. Russell call 871-4209 or e-mail jrussell@steamboatpilot.com

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grandson, and Jennie her mother and brother, in an airplane crash in February 2008. On Tuesday, DeVos praised the family and their determination to carry on in the wake of the tragedy. DeVos also announced the winner of the Charles Abernathy Memorial “True Grit” Award, which was given to Luke Farny and recognizes a skier who, rather than winning a lot of races, has displayed a strong work ethic, is enthusiastic, supportive to the sport and other teammates, and through hard work and perseverance is making the most of his or her talent. While most of the honors go to skiers and snowboarders, the John Fetcher Honorary Sustaining Member award goes to a person who has demonstrated unselfish commitment to the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. Two years ago, the club officially changed the name from the Honorary Sustaining Member Award to the John Fetcher Honorary Sustaining Member award, to recognize Fetcher’s longtime support of the club. He died in February at 97, and this year’s winner, Rick Denney, said he was honored to win the award named after the legendary Fetcher. “Other than not being worthy of this award, … I truly appreci-

2008-09 Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club awards The Bea Kirby Trophy — Natalie Bohlmann Snowboarding Excellence Award — Nikolas Baden Cross-Country Outstanding Performance — Michaela Frias Hobart Freestyle Award — Michael DeGrandis Snowboarding Outstanding Performance — Mick Dierdorff Freesytle Coaches Cup — Nick Sear Snowboard Spirit Award — Harrison Weinberg Ned Grant Memorial Trophy — Katherine Ingalls/Max Marno Ritter Memorial Courage Cup — Jennie and Linda Symons Stahly Award — Rob Burden Wilbur Madsen Memorial Award — Jasper Good Barrett Burch Memorial Trophy — Olivia Satkiewicz/ Reilly Mewborn

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lacrosse playoff spot. Although the Sailors won’t know whom they’ll play, where they’ll play or their seed for several weeks, goal No. 1 now is officially in the books.

“It’s obviously pleasing,” Hiester said about the conference title. “It’s something we talked about, but until you get there, you’re never sure. But the kids sure have played well.”

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cludes the season with a doubleheader at 11 a.m. Saturday against Battle Mountain. The game Saturday is scheduled to be played in Craig, weather permitting. In Thursday’s doubleheader, Steamboat will have the services of its top two pitchers in Wood and Johnson.

“I think we have a good chance if we can take one against Palisade, especially with the pitching we have,” Roy said. “I think there is a chance we slide into fourth, but I don’t know for sure.” — To reach Luke Graham, call 871-4229 or e-mail lgraham@steamboatpilot.com

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a good half of lacrosse. It was pretty good, balanced scoring.” The Sailors chalked up three more goals in the third quarter to make it a running clock for most of the second half. Save for two Battle Mountain goals by Jon Paul Ferzacca and one late one by Reeve Sanders, Steamboat dominated the pace of play. “It’s never fun to play backto-back, especially the same team,” said Huskies coach Bob Daino, whose team lost to Steamboat, 14-3, on Monday. “Then when you have to play Steamboat, who has been at this awhile, and it’s tough. … It’s going to be a few years before we can catch up and be at that caliber.” Even with two regular season games left — the first at 2 p.m. today, at home against Grand Valley — Steamboat has clinched the school’s first

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Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen says he’s pleased with the trade that sent Pro Bowl quarterback Jay Cutler to the Chicago Bears and that both sides got what they wanted. “We’re happy with where we’re at,” Bowlen said Tuesday night. “I’m happy for Jay. I think he’s going to a good organization.” The Broncos dealt Cutler and a fifth-round draft pick to the Bears on April 2 for quarterback Kyle Orton, two first-round draft picks and a third-rounder, ending a sixweek feud that began when Cutler decided he didn’t want to play for new coach Josh McDaniels. “He didn’t want to be in Denver. He made that clear,” Bowlen said. “He’s going on with his career, and we’re going on with our team.”

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Baltimore 6 2 .750 — Toronto 6 3 .667 — New York 4 4 .500 11⁄2 Tampa Bay 4 4 .500 11⁄2 Boston 2 5 .286 3 Central Division W L Pct GB Kansas City 5 3 .625 — Chicago 4 3 .571 1⁄2 Detroit 4 4 .500 1 Minnesota 4 5 .444 11⁄2 Cleveland 1 7 .125 4 West Division W L Pct GB Seattle 6 2 .750 — Los Angeles 3 4 .429 21⁄2 Oakland 3 4 .429 21⁄2 Texas 3 5 .375 3 ___ Tuesday’s Games Chicago White Sox at Detroit, ppd., rain Seattle 3, L.A. Angels 2, 10 innings N.Y. Yankees 7, Tampa Bay 2 Baltimore 7, Texas 5, 10 innings Minnesota 3, Toronto 2, 11 innings Kansas City 9, Cleveland 3 Boston at Oakland, not available at press time Wednesday’s Games Chicago White Sox (Contreras 0-1) at Detroit (Galarraga 1-0), 11:05 a.m. Cleveland (Laffey 0-0) at Kansas City (Ponson 0-1), 12:10 p.m. Boston (Wakefield 0-1) at Oakland (Bre.Anderson 0-1), 1:35 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Pettitte 1-0) at Tampa Bay (Sonnanstine 0-1), 2:08 p.m. Baltimore (Hendrickson 1-0) at Texas (Benson 0-1), 6:05 p.m. Toronto (Richmond 0-0) at Minnesota (S.Baker 0-0), 6:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Weaver 1-0) at Seattle (Washburn 1-0), 8:10 p.m. Thursday’s Games Cleveland at N.Y. Yankees, 11:05 a.m. Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay, 5:08 p.m. Toronto at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

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****2000 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS, Sensational! 1999 Oldsmobile Alero, Sharp! 1998 Pontiac GrandAm, Terrific! . Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com Full Warranties! 2000 Audi A4, 5 Speed, 2.8 Quattro! Low miles 79k. All maintenance current. Newer Michellin’s. Excellent condition. $8,000 OBO 970-879-7086 1998 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro Sedan, silver with black leather, loaded, 115k, one owner since 39k, needs nothing, all records, extra wheels with Blizzaks. $6500 OBO. 970-846-0665 FINANCING WORKING PEOPLE! $750.00 MINIMUM DOWNPAYMENT. NO CREDITCHECK. Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. “Working Cars / Working People - 24,000 Mile Warranties! www.checkpointautosales.com

Generpac 12,000 watt gas generator. 1” heavy duty twin piston air gun for Trucks. 67 Ford 1/2 ton pickup V8 auto 2WD. Mill-Route table and router. 970-846-0708

1999 Olds. Intrigue. Excellent condition. XM radio package. Blizzak tires. 104k miles, $4,000 OBO. (970) 879-5474 or 970-846-2599

1992 Toyota Corolla DX, AWD, good tires, runs good, 194k $900 OBO. 276-9236 $500! Police Impounds! Hondas, Acuras, Chevys, Toyotas, etc. Cars, Trucks, SUV`s from $500! For Listings call 800-576-6918 xA875 2001 AUDI Allroad. Silver, perfect condition, Turbo V6, fully-loaded, hydraulic-lift. Maintained by Audi. GREAT CAR. 133K all highway. $9,500. Better Bose system than my Porsche. 846-0075 98 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon, AWD, low miles on new engine. Good condition $5500 CoreyKopischke.com/Subaru or 846-2141

2008 Yamaha YZ450F - Immaculate - Only a couple rides since new, many extras - garaged year round, jetted high altitude, never raced, perfect condition - New baby no time - $4500 obo 970.871.6051 WANTED: Used motorcycle gear, off road body armor and helmet, medium. Boots size 9, Cash for gear (good condition). 819-7671 2001 250SX KTM, good condition, extras! $1,500 970-846-7782 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 2003 Harley Davidson Nightrain. Factory performance upgrades, low mileage. Many extras! $13,000 (970)629-2569

2004 7000lbs Big Tex 8 x18 deck over trailer, duel ax. w/ brakes, removable side rails, new tires, breakaway pkg. $2900 OBO. 970-846-8810 Great valley utility trailer 5’x8’. $250 (970) 819-1456

2005 Kawasaki KLR 650 Dual Sport. Low miles, lots of after market goodies. $3,800 819-2835

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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.

2008 Dodge Ram Long Bed white w/ topper 40K miles, $18,000 OBO Larry 970-987-9834 For Sale: 2004 Wanderer Wagon Toy Hauler. Used 4 times, less than 3,000 miles $23,000 Call 970-629-2113 BOAT and RV Auction, Saturday April 18th, 10:00 am at BOATS USA. www.letsboat.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! 2006 F150 single cab 40k miles auto 4x4. $12,000 OBO 970-846-5358.

06 Ski Doo 800 151 REV, great mountain sled. $3500 OBO. MUST SELL! (970)846-7277 2007 Arctic Cat M8 SnowPro 153 inch track, reverse, 1100 miles, fully stock, excellent condition, $5500, (970) 846-3126

2006KTM 450exc lights off road ready $4,500 OBO 970-846-5358. 1996 Eagle Talon, standard transmission, non Turbo, 4cyl, great on gas. Mechanically maintained. New timing belt. $1,500 OBO (970)457-7136

2003 BMW F650CS - GREAT COMMUTER BIKE, 3150 MILES, ABS, HEATED GRIPS, GARAGE KEPT, SUPER CLEAN, TANK BAG, DEALER SERVICED (RECORDS ON FILE), PICTURES EMAILED UPON REQUEST, $5900, CALL 970-871-1737

Sled Storage

Inside Storage (May-September) $60/per sled free trailer storage. Stock Drive Storage 970-824-3005

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.

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2005 Polaris RMK 800 Liberty - 159” track great shape, brand new clutch, runs perfect garage maintained - $4500.00 - 970.871.6051

BUY 4 PANTIES-5th FREE!

Soft modal thongs, cheeky boyshorts, bikini style panties are back in a rainbow of colors. Now in, full, high cut briefs for women in queen sizes. We have a panty in your size for every day of the week and every occasion!

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

SWEET POTATO LINGERIE

1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD. Leather Seats, Sunroof, Cd player, ABS, power everything. New belts, waterpump, shocks. $3100/obo (978)423-9492

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

$500 Police Impounds! Chevy`s from $500! For Listings 1-800-576-6918 ext K044

Artisans! Looking for a place to showcase handcrafted creations or consign antiques? Call the Hayden Artisans’ Marketplace, 276-2019. Tues-Sat, 10a-6p

1998 Volvo V70 AWD 173K miles. ABS, side airbags, heated leather seats, sun roof, cd/tape deck. $4,100 OBO (978)423-9492

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

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4x4, 48k, 17-21 MPG. $12,900 Motivated to SELL! 970-589-2636

2006 Suzuki Boulevard. Fuel injection, liquid cool, windshield, saddle bags, LIKE NEW!! $6,000 970-824-3393

2001 Suburban, fully loaded, leather, excellent condition $6500. Call 879-6978

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60 USED CARS AND TRUCKS, Fully reconditioned vehicles with new car warranties! TOM REUTER CARS, Steamboat Springs, 875-0700. www.tomreuter.com

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Marble topped dressers, matching bed, 1870’s. Stained glass lamps $20-200. Large mirrors $250 OBO. Much more! Serious inquiries only! 970-846-6586

“The love of learning, the sequestered nook and all the sweet serenity of books..” Downtown Books 543 Yampa Avenue, Craig 824-5343

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Call us for all your remodeling needs! Licensed & Insured. 970-819-4991 Water Damage Specialist

Log Cabin Shell 12’x20’, one and one-half stories tall, 12”-14” handpeeled saddle notched chink style log shell only, pre-constructed and re-erected on your site. $18,500. Call 970-846-4427/879-3935 Locally cut beetle kill lumber. 970-846-8202

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

Spring Harrow Sale

Sale prices only while supplies last. 4 ft $338, 8 ft $628, 12 ft $915. Includes Drawbar. Farrow Repair Service, 970-879-0130

NEED CASH? WE BUY GOLD!

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

Good quality grass hay, small square bales. $115 per ton, call 824-1085 and leave message. High quality grass hay for sale. Large round bales, $120 Ton 970-846-7305 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.

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

Lost white ferret near Hahn’s Peak. Last seen Friday, April 10. Please call 756-3106 or 756-6737 if found.

CRAIG GUN & SPORTS SHOW

LOST. 150 Dynastar skis with Look bindings and favorite poles. Meadows Parking Lot 4/12. 846-4582.

Loudy Simpson - Ice Arena Sat. April 25th 9am - 5pm and Sun. April 26th - 9am - 3pm

5 year old Steel Gray mare. Own Grand daughter of Peppy San Badger. Broke, gentle, trailers. 14.2 hands. (970)326-8621 (2) 15” Western saddles, $300 each. (1) 17” Australian Stockmans saddle, $450. BRAND NEW! 1979 Ford Bronco Full Size, fresh 400 big block, many new accessories,, $4,200 OBO. 307-567-2011 or 970-757-2011 2 year old Red Angus bulls. (719) 379-5213 Wanted: 5 1/2’ x 12’ sectional temporary corral fencing any condition, other sizes considered. (970) 819-3234 For Sale: 2 teams of Black Percheron Geldings age 10 -13 well broke to drive, have pulled hay wagons, sleighs and carriages. 970-409-9614

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

Large round bales alfalfa & meadow hay. Horse quality, never rained on $130 ton. Delivery available Call (970)734-7915 or 272-3282.

City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 - 760 Critter Court 4-11-09 Found at Blue Sage Drive-small male unaltered tan dog with curled tail, red/tan leather collar. 4-12-09 Found at Confluence Ct-male un-neutered short-haired black cat.

Free towing of unwanted & abandoned vehicles. 879-1065 Free insulated glass sliding door panels. (970)879-4875

4H’ers reserve your angora bucklings and doelings, all colors. Fiber goats, not meat goats. Yellow Jacket Ridge Ranch 970-846-3998

1972 Ford 4x4 Pick-up, $1,500. (3) Shotguns: Mossberg 12ga pump, Higgins 16ga bolt, Remington semi-auto. 970-826-0399

A lady’s size 7 diamond ring , .39 ct marquise-shaped cut diamond in a 14kt yellow and white gold setting, $975. Call 871-9327.

HACIENDA COLLECTION

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

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

FREE carpet & pad & kitchen cabinets. Please call for details. (970) 846-0186

FURNITURE SALE! All furniture 50% off at shop & warehouse. 908 Lincoln. (970)879-5154

Wanted: Railroad ties 970-846-9987

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

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

Indoor, outdoor bar stools, iron. 40 at $25 each. 879-0826

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.

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.

Mister Money of Steamboat970-879-3633

STEAMBOAT’S MATTRESS HEADQUARTERS Mountain Mattress and furniture, Queen sets from $299. All natural, memory foam, 22 models on floor (970)879-8116

VALUE ON DELL COMPUTERS We sell more Dell computers than anyone in Northwest Colorado. We beat Dell’s web pricing daily. Take a laptop home today. Starting at $550. (970)879-0734 www.northwestdata.com

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.

14yo TB mare, ex-racehorse, sound & healthy. Needs experienced rider, regular work. Great: athlete, potential, challenge. (917)282-1704. Sidney Peak.

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. 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

Found: 2 pair of skis in the Sanctuary. Call to identify. (970)871-9944 or 870-6184

AKC Registered Lab Puppies. Chocolates and Blacks, Championship blood line. Ready on April 29th. $500, taking depostis now! 970-824-9615 AKC Basset Hounds. $400 Also Mini Schnauzer and a Yorki/Westie. Cocker Spaniel. All $50 off. BAKER DRIVE PETS 970-824-3933 AKC Golden Retriever puppies, born 3/7, 3 males, 4 females, $450, parents on site 970-629-8719 CANINES UNLIMITED LLC Training, behavior Consultants. Grooming & do-it yourself dog wash www.caninesunlimitedtraining.com 970-824-6364

Moving Garage Sale, WD, bunk beds, nice mens and womens clothes, kitchen table, some freebies! 4/16 8am-5pm. 4/18 6pm to ? 4/19 3pm-? 538 Tamarack Drive, Unit 304. ?’s 846-8783

New and used Fish and Reptile equipment Sale! As low as $10 Tropical Rockies 879-1909 City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 www.petfinder.com DATE: 4-14-09 Dogs for Adoption-$30: Moon-Black Lab/Coon Hound-Male with energy and loyalty! Last call! Jack-Sweet blind and diabetic 6-year old lab who loves to camp and swim. In foster care. Wolfie- 4 year old Husky mix. Good with other dogs and cats! Cats for Adoption: We have 14 adult cats waiting for great homes!-$30 each. Kittens available in 5 weeks.

ANTLER CHANDELIER 24” x 42”. Great Condition. $2500 OBO. Call 970-291-1011 AFFORDABLE FURNITURE, NEW AND USED Beds, dressers, bookcases, desks, couches, end tables... RUMMAGERS THRIFT STORE 11th St. South, downtown 870-6087

CHILDCARE OFFERED: Craig grandmother offering FT day care, no weekends. Children of all ages, (Please no teenagers). Call 937-231-3925 BUYING GOLD, SILVER AND PLATINUM BULLION AND COINS. all (970)-824-5807 or Cell (970)-326-8170. Experienced, Licensed, Home Care Provider has immediate openings Monday-Thursday. Please call Kelsey 970-846-4231 Jeans a little tight? Try something that works. Take it off keep it off. Get ready for Spring! 1-800-305-4421

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 will consider a good offer. Warm Weather, experienced riding to condition your horse in time for Spring/Summer. No broncs please! Robin Lorenz Romick 879-0392, 846-2669 Easy Yoke Poultry has Pullets & Guineas & more. Come by Critters ‘R Us, Monday’s, Friday’s, Saturday’s 1-5pm or call Elijah 970-824-4768

ROUTT COUNTY UNITED WAY FACTS ROUTT COUNTY Agencies and programs Supported by UW dollars help infants, the elderly, families, youth and those with special needs.

Aircraft 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

Stay at home Mom in Stagecoach looking to baby sit from my home. References available. Call Julie 970-736-1120

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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.

Greenhouse helper needed 2 days a week. Necessary to drive to work 10 miles from town. English speaking preferred. (970)879-5640 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. 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.

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

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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.

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 Mystery shoppers. Earn up to $100 a day. Under cover shoppers needed to judge retail-dining establishments. Experience not required. 800-721-8703

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

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.

Family Development Center’s Newborn Network is seeking a part-time parent educator (approximately 20 hours per week) to provide parent education home visits to families with children under 3 years of age and to facilitate parenting groups. Applicant must be self motivated, computer literate, available to travel for training, have a valid CO driver’s license, reliable transportation for county wide travel and related early childhood and/ or parenting experience and/or education. Call 879-0977 from April 10th through April 17th for more information about the application process. EOE

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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 disabled to apply.

Cold Stone Creamery NOW HIRING CAKE DECORATOR, part time position. Experience required. 2032 Curve Plaza, Steamboat.

Now hiring for the following summer restaurant positions: * Dishwashers * Line Cooks * Pool Grill attendant. Beautiful Environment. Great place to work. E-mail resumes to mfamulare@catamountranchclub.com Or contact Mike at 970.871.9300 ext 601 for more information.

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.

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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Comb Goddess has an opening for ft or pt booth rental hair stylist. 871-0606

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.

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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.

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

WANTED: 29 SERIOUS PEOPLE Work from home using a computer. Up to $1,500-$5,000 PT, FT www.ltjglobal.com

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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.

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

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. Provides consistently high quality care to patients, evaluates the needs of the patients, responds to client’s inquiries and performs a medical triage function. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Prestige Property Detailing now hiring for summer lawn care, garden, and irrigation crews. FT, PT, Temporary available. Call Mike 970-846-1196 or Matt 970-291-9593.

Animal caretaker/house sitter, must have good references & must like, dogs, cats, & horses. Call (970)870-3243.

STEAMBOAT:Large 3BD, 1.5BA Old Town. Water & trash included, gas, WD & fenced yard. $1350 month 819-1009 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: 3BD, 2.5BA, partially furnished, 1 garage, 1 out door space, WD, hardwood floors, premium appliances, close to down town, responsible couples and families preferred. $2000 month + partial utilities. Call Russ 203-253-6509 STEAMBOAT:Delightful 2BD, 1BA, furnished, sunny & spacious. Beautiful views, hot-tub, WD, cable & wireless. Landscaped. $1250 month. 846-5004 - 870-6410 OAK CREEK: 2BD, 1Bath apartment, all appliances, NS, 1 pet negotiable, 1st & security. $895 per month includes utilities. Joe 846-3542 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA freshly remodeled downtown basement apartment, NS, NP. Year lease. $1000 monthly. Call 879.3718 between 9-5. OAK CREEK: Large studio apartment - 1BD apartment, both in great condition! $675 monthly includes all utilities, dish. 970-819-2849 STEAMBOAT:QUIET BUILDING! 2BD, 1BA, walk to town. Gas fireplace. Pet considered. $1,400 month. First, last, deposit. Available May 1st. 970-846-3859

STEAMBOAT:New Studio unit with deck & gargae. WD hook ups, $975 monthly. 970-870-1681, or 970-819-2929

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

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: 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

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

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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: Sunny, Quiet, studio Apt Downtown with garage. Excellent location, rarely available. NS $1100 month + elec. 871-1681 or 846-8026

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STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Basement apartment with bonus room. Beatiful view of Mt. Werner. Knotty Pine and slate finishes. WD, utilities included. 970-291-9009

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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 STEAMBOAT: Large, 2BD, 2BA + loft, one car garage, NS, NP, WD, DW, on mountain. Cable, water, trash included. 846-4037 STEAMBOAT:Timbers 1BD, 1BA, fireplace, NS, pets negotiable, $1,000 includes electric, water, trash. Lease negotiable. 1st, last, dep. 970-819-9222. STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA Sundance Creek condo WD, garage, on the bus route, gas fireplace, hot tub, NS, NP 970-734-6059 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: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:WALTON VILLAGE 1BD, 1BA LOWER CORNER UNIT, WD, NP, NS, HOT TUB, POOL, TENNIS COURTS. FIRST, LAST, DEPOSIT $850 879-7746 STEAMBOAT:Sunray Meadows 2BD, 2BA, garage, WD, NS, NP, Building 11. Spectacular views, Most utilities included. Available Now Tim (480) 831-1970

CRAIG:Remodeled 2BA, 1BA apartments with Travertine, slate, oak, and alder finishes, Economy apartments, or 2BD, 2BA Townhomes that allow pets. 970-824-9251 STEAMBOAT:GREAT LOCATION: 1BD, 1BTH on Yampa St, backyard, pets OK, OPEN NOW, some utilities included $785 mo. Call Jill 846-7801

STEAMBOAT:Beautiful studio apartment, front porch overlooking pond, private settings. All utilities included. $1000 monthly negotiable. Mountain location. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. (970)291-9266

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

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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

STEAMBOAT: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: Awesome furnished 2BD, 2BA, short or long term rental at The Pines. $1,250 monthly, weekly rates available. NS, NP 970-846-3875 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA very small condo on mountain, furnished, NS, NP. $750 month Susan 870-8282 or Lee 846-0695 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:1BD, 1BA Remodeled, top corner unit, mountain views. Fireplace, wood floors, WD, hot tub & pool, NS, NP. $1150 monthly (970)736-1204 OAK CREEK:2BD, 2BA, 1 car garage. Brand new condominium in Oak Creek for rent. Pets allowed. $1,500 monthly 970-846-3597

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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:1BD, 1BA Storm Meadows East Condo. Fully furnished. Utilities included. $975 monthly. Available until December 1st. Call (507)250-5041 STEAMBOAT:Rockies fully furnished condo, 2BD, 2BA, hot tub, pool, near ski area, NS, NP, Available May 3rd. $1,400 monthly plus electrical. 6 month lease, 970-879-0045 1BA, 1BA, Ski Trails Condo. Fully furnished, $1000 monthly includes all utilities. NS, NP. Available until December 1st. 970-846-2659 STEAMBOAT:Rockies 1BD. Furnished, F/P, pool, hot tub. Walk to Mt. No pets. $1100 monthly plus electric. Lease 970-879-8161 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: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: 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:3BD, 2BA. Close walk to downtown. Willing to negotiate. $1,550 monthly, NS, NP. All utilities included. 970-846-1598

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:Newly refurbished small 1BD on mountain. Available early May, NS, NP $850, will work with last and deposit. Call 970-879-5124 STEAMBOAT:2 duplexes: furnished, fire place, hottub, no dogs. 2BD, 2BA, available May 1st, $1600; 2BD, 1BA, pool, available May 18th, $1500, first,deposit. Room for rent in 3BD, 2BA downtown house $600. 970/581-9197, 970/402-0581 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, Walton Village unfurnished, WD, NS, NP, lease. Water, heat, cable included. $850 month. Available May 1st. Call 970-948-1525 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:3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Furnished Condo on Mountain. W/D, NP, NS. Steamboat Home Management & Realty 879-1982 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA partially Furnished, Internet, Cable Included, Bus-Route, WD, Hot-Tub, mountain. NS, NP $1450 1st, Last, Security. 970-871-7921 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA Copper Ridge Condo, Brand New, Great Deck and Views, WD, NS, NP. Call Dave @ 970-734-6058. 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:Shadow Run 1bd, 1ba remodeled, fully furnished, fireplace, views, pool, hot tubs, on bus route. NS, NP. 1st, last + deposit. Lease available May 1st, $995/mo. 970-846-7032 STEAMBOAT: ON MOUNTAIN. 2bd, 2ba condo at Timber Run, completely furnished, pool, hot tub, sauna, wd in unit, stunning remodel just completed. Available NOW, $1,650 month see or www.steamboat319.com 608-347-6208 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. STEAMBOAT:Available May 1- Save on rent- live with a friend! Large, furnished, 2 Bed, 1 bath condo mountain. NS, NP on bus line $1600. 846-6444 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: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. $1595/month - includes heat and cable. Call Central Park Management at 879-3294. 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:Walton Village 1BD. Partially furnished. Hot tub. On bus route. No pets. $900 monthly plus utilities. Lease (970)879-8161 STEAMBOAT:Available May 1- Totally remodeled one bed, one bath condo on the mountain. $1100 month NS, NP on bus line with great amenities. 603-630-0111 STEAMBOAT: Condo on mountain. 2BD, 1BA. Cute, clean, great karma! (970) 846-2631

STEAMBOAT:Furnished, very private creek side, Burgess Creek. Very clean, 2bd, 3ba, attached garage. $1,600 month. Michael Available May 1 (949)433-1708

OAK CREEK: 3BD, 2BA, newer duplex. Washer, Dryer. NS, NP. $1000 month + utilities First, last, deposit. (970) 846-1616

STEAMBOAT: 2BD condo on mountain, no pets. $1,300 monthly. Month to month negotiable, available May 1st. 970-734-4644

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:2BD, 2BA, great views, cable TV, internet, gas fireplace, hottub, covered parking, NS, NP lease $1400 negotiable Available 4-15. 917-292-7286

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MONTH TO MONTH ON MOUNTAIN1BD, 1BA furnished. Pool, hottub, fitness room, tennis court. NS, NP. Valerie Lish RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1082

STEAMBOAT:Beautiful condo, furnished, 2BD, 2BA, deck, shuttle. Hot tub & sauna. $1700 includes gas, cable, water & internet. Available May 1st. 970-846-5323

OAK CREEK:2BR, 1BA Apartment. Heat, water & sewer included. $695 monthly + deposit NS, Pet negotiable. Available immediately (970)846-6218

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

STEAMBOAT:1BD newly remodeled, fully furnished, on mountain, WD, NS, NP. $950 month, available now Julie (970)819-5401

STEAMBOAT:1 & 2 bedroom Condos on Mountain, all utilities paid, furnished, laundry, DW, hot tub, parking. Starting at $900 870-1593

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: Private, one room efficiency apartment, full bath, laundry room, NS, NP. $750 includes utilities, cable TV, wireless. 846-6905

STEAMBOAT:Available May 1- Save on rent-live with a friend! Remodeled, furnished, 3 bed, 2 bath condo on mountain. NS, NP, on bus line $1800 846-6444

STEAMBOAT:Studio apartment in luxury home available. $1200 monthly includes utilities. (970)879-8089

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STEAMBOAT: 1BD, 1BA, Shadow Run, WD, partially furnished. NS, NP, $950 a month. 970-456-3739

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:2bd, 2bth on bus route. $1200 + security. Available now. Pet ok. 846-8889 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, mountain, 1600 sqft, heated floors, WD, NS, Pets okay. Available May 1st. $1,400 + utilities & deposit. 970-393-0980

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 1BA, fireplace, sauna, WD, NP, NS, on 5 acre subdivision. 3 miles to town. Couple ideal, low rent. (970)879-0321

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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: 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: NEW 3BR, 2.5BA, 2-CAR HEATED GARAGE. MOUNTAIN VIEW, SNOW REMOVAL. 328 PARKVIEW DRIVE, NS, PETS NEGOTIABLE. $2400/MONTH, REDUCED. 970-819-1890 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, 3357 Apres Ski Way, WD. Walking distance to Gondola. NP, $1300 monthly + deposit & utilities. 970-846-9589 STEAMBOAT:4BD, 2BA upper 1/2 of duplex, on mountain, 1-car garage, bus route, WD, DW, pet OK. 879-5811 STEAMBOAT:OLD TOWN. 3BR, 2.5bath. 2 car garage. Hottub. Nice living space, great neighborhood. Furnished. $2200 + utilities. First, last, security. NS, pet considered. References required. Available June 1. 871-1594.

STEAMBOAT:Fantastic Oldtowm 3BD, 1BA. Great location! Large fenced yard, big deck. NS, available 6-1. Dog ok. $2150 + utilities. 846-5667 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 YAMPA: 2BD, 1BA with garage, large fenced yard. NS, pet negotiable. $850 monthly, first, last, security. Available May 1st. (970)846-4596 STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA newer-home. 2 car garage, spacious kitchen, FP, WD. Mountain, bus route, landscaped, Jacuzzi tub. $2200 month. 970-846-5004, 870-6410 STEAMBOAT:Sunny Pamela Lane 3BD, 2BA, with vaulted ceilings & garage. WD, NS, pet? Walk into downtown. $2,000 month. Call 846-1007

CLARK:Horse Property for rent. Newer home, 3BD, 2BA, partially furnished, hot tub, W/D, pasture, 3 stall barn, dog kennel, NS. Views, recreation! $2250 month or $1850 month contingent on certain conditions. 970-846-5574. YAMPA:3 bdrm, large yard, 2 out buildings plus shop, NS, pet negotiable. $1100.00 monthly, first, last, security. 970-819-2683 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 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 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, 3.5ba, carport, partially furnished. Located approx. 6 miles North of Steamboat. NS, $1800/month. Damage and pet deposit. Lease negotiable. (303)673-0727. 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: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. 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:Fairview - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Unfurnished. Close to downtown and college. $1800 monthly plus utilities. NP (970)879-8161 STEAMBOAT: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:Charming house Downtown. 3BD, 1BA, year lease. $1,450 monthly. Available May 1st. 970-846-0230

STEAMBOAT:4BD, 3BA, Fully furnished, NS, No cats, small dog considered. Single, double occupancy! $1,800 utilities. Mature applicants please call (818)720-1134

Oak Creek:2BR, 1BA house for rent. New remodel and sunny. $1,000 month includes water, sewer, trash and electric. Call 970-846-3824

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

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

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: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

YAMPA:Cute 2Bed, 1Bath home, Huge yard, beautifully remodeled kitchen, NP, NS, WD. $1000 month. First, last, security. 970-846-6891 or 970-846-3763

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

YAMPA:Newer home, 3BD, 2BA, laundry room, fenced yard. First, last, security. $900 monthly. Available June 1st. 638-4618 STEAMBOAT:Downtown 3BD, 2BA, WD, NS, NP. Available May. $1875 monthly, first, last, security. 303-378-5543 Steamboat: 4br, 3.5ba 2 car garage On the mtn. near park and bus. Very clean home. Large landscaped yard, quiet neighborhood. NS, W/D Pets Negotiable. Unfurnished. Available May 1st $2700 + utilities 846-2994

STEAMBOAT: Beautiful Log Home 9 miles from town. 5BD, 5.5BA Studio, 3 car garage, Great views! $3,500 monthly. (970) 879-1982

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:4bd, 2ba house in Old Town. Great location. Walking distance to Main St. Washer/dryer. Year Lease. NS, PETS ALLOWED. Fenced back yard. Available May 1st. $2300 + utilities 970.846.0833

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

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STEAMBOAT: Unfurnished 1 bedroom 1 bath Mobile Home located in Dream Island MHC, $875 monthly, $900 deposit, Call (970) 879-0261

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: Unfurnished efficiency Apartment 1 bath apartment located in Dream Island MHC, $550/monthly, $900 deposit, includes all utitlities. Call (970)879-0261

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

HAYDEN: 1BD, Adorable trailer for rent - $550 monthly includes utilities. Small, cozy on working ranch off highway 40. 970-276-4291

STEAMBOAT:Downtown Living! 2bed, 2.5bathModern amenities, large kitchen, WD, gas FP. Charming, convenient, NS, references. Available 5/1. $1500 mo. 846-6114 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA Whistler Village, Furnished, $1250 + utilities. Hottub & pool. WD, NP. Short or long term, Call (970)846-7341 STEAMBOAT:3BR, 3BA on mtn, bus route, WD, cable, pool, tennis & hot tub. Avail 5/1 $1,600 + utilities. 846-6853 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. HAYDEN:2BD, 1.5 BA townhome with new upgrades, 1 car garage, W/D hookups. NP. 1 year lease. $800 monthly. Call Central Park Management at 879-3294. STEAMBOAT:Enclave - 3 bedrooms. Furnished. On mountain and bus route. Two car garage. $2075 monthly plus utilities. NP Lease. (970)879-8161 STEAMBOAT: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-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. STAGECOACH Townhome: 3BD, 2BA great views, unfurnished. First, last, security. $1200 monthly. Available May 1st. (970)618-1727

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: Beautiful 4BD, 3.5BA, 1 car garage, between mountain and town, bus route, WD, NS, NP. $2100 monthly. 846-6423. STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, nice, clean, 2300 sf, fully furnished or unfurnished, private town setting, aspens, great mountain views. $1900 monthly 970-879-8656 STEAMBOAT:$2,400 monthly, 4BD, 4BA FURNISHED Townhome between Mtn & town on bus route. Views, 1 car garage, W/D. (303)815-0535 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: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: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

Room for rent in 3BD, 2BA house. Near town and bus stop. Share with three laid back 20’ somethings. NS, NP, $650 monthly includes utilities. Call Shauna 970-291-1143. STEAMBOAT:Room for rent in three bedroom Mountain Vista Townhome. Low utilities. $500 a month. Available May 1st. 952.240.4634 STEAMBOAT:Room for rent on mountain, clean, furnished, WD, NP, NS, great deck. $575 + 1/4 utilities+ deposit. References. 970-846-0323 CRAIG:ROOM 4 RENT condo, rooms upstairs, full privileges, WD cable, DSL, phone. $470 Utilities included. 1st & last. (970) 620-4653

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 STEAMBOAT:Lease with option to buy. Last premium storefront/office space unit available with road frontage. Plenty of parking facing unit. Views. 879-9133 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 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

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: Rent all or Part of A+ Professional Office Building. Features: Reception, conference, windows & kitchen. MOSER & ASSOC. 970-879-2839

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: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:Enjoy country living on small ranch about 10 minutes West of Steamboat, on Trout Creek. One room available $600 monthly. 879-3699

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

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.

HOLISTIC HEALERS Affordable Rent for a beautiful space. Run your own business. Daily, Weekly or Monthly Rent. Call Anne 846-0737

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. STEAMBOAT:Sundance Creek, 1BD, garage, storage, cable, WD, hottub, on the bus route, 1st, Last, Deposit. Call for pricing. 970-846-9319 HAYDEN:Rooms available in Hayden. Long-term rentals $500 per month plus utilities, NS, NP. 970-276-4545 or 970-276-2079

STEAMBOAT:Mature Christian wants NS roommate, split furnished 2BD, 2BA. Cable, WD, Storage, bus, mountain. Utilities included No lease $675 846-3740 STEAMBOAT: 1 bedroom for rent in brand new Ranch house on 15 acres, WD. $700 monthly. 970-331-4576 STEAMBOAT:11 miles SW. Sunny bedroom with porch, older farm house. Shared home, modest rent exchanged for minimal chores. NS,NP,ND. (970)879-5640 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, Fully furnished, on bus route, NS, walk to mountain. (970)846-8280

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: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:QuailRun - 3BR’s, 3-1/2Baths. Furnished, hottub. Bus route. No pets. $2400 monthly plus electric. Rent includes heat, water, cable-internet. (970)879-8161

STEAMBOAT:2 rooms available in 3BD, 2BA Mountain Vista townhome. Available now! WD, clable, wifi, $700 per room includes utilities. Travis 970-846-6799

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.

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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

CHIEFTAIN EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITES 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: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: 800sqft Warehouse #3, Yampa Valley Business Park. $825/monthly. Call Tom at 879-1708

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

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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

STEAMBOAT: 427 Oak St. Available Immediately, 1850 Sq Ft For further info Call Janet 879-0642/846-6962

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

Successful year round guest ranch business for lease or option to buy. Owner financing may be available. Great growth potential! Call 970-879-6220 Awesome Business Opportunity Spruce Up! Hair Salon For Sale. Long lease included. 701 Oak Street Steamboat Springs. Gigi Walker 879-1722 Domino’s Pizza local franchisee. $220,000 OBO. Financing available. Partnerships a possibility. Call Todd at 970-846-4038

STEAMBOAT:It’s time. One commercial suite left offering road frontage visibility. Easy access and parking in front. 2870sf can be split. 879-9133

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STEAMBOAT:Pentagon West: Large garage bay with office. Community kitchen, conference room, high-speed internet, dog friendly. Available 5/1/09 970-846-4267, 970-871-9101 ext.10

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STEAMBOAT: Office space for Free! Single to large executive suite in a professional building great parking,1st month Free 970-870-3473

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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 Phoenix Rising! Offered at $875,000. #121523 This completely renovated Phoenix condominium is absolutely turn-key. An immaculate upper level, 4 bedroom, 2-story unit with Brazilian teak hardwood floors, stunning stone fireplace and large living room. Modern granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry and elegant master suite give this unit a distinguished look & feel. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Office, Warehouse - Copper Ridge Business Park 1500 + sq. ft. West facing, high ceilings, great location. (970) 870-1472

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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

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

Investment Property over 3A. Industrial with house, shop, 26 units of self storage, many existing uses. SUPER LOCATION! Bill 970-734-8069 STEAMBOAT:Commercial for SALE: 2800 sf Warehouse on 1 acre fenced Industrial Yard in Elk River Business Park includes office, bath, two overhead truck doors and 2 man doors, Concrete truck pad in front. Most of lot buildable for more warehouse/commercial structures. $1,195,000.00. Call Dutch Elting at (970)879-8100 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.

Just listed! Walton Creek, 2BD, 2BA, 1020 sqft, GREAT PRICE! $249,000. Owner financing possibilities! RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT Roy Powell 846-1661

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 Exquisite Mountain Convenience. Offered at $795,000. #124035. This 4-Diamond rated, fully furnished condominium at Canyon Creek is just 200 yards from the mountain base. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with a warm living room, gas fireplace, leather seating, recessed ceiling with accent lighting and walkout deck. This unit has newly tiled floors, new carpet, granite countertops, new window treatments and new furnishings. Granite counters and double sinks in every bathroom, underground parking, outdoor pool, hot tubs, fitness center & more. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com PRICE REDUCED! 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! FSBO DEAL: Upper Walton Village 1BD. $180,000 Call 819-6209

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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

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1,800 sqft Shop, Storage, Office Space. Will consider lease. $290,000. 970-870-1681, or 970-819-2929 THE VICTORIA 10th & Lincoln RETAIL AND OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE OR LEASE Hal Unruh Prudential Steamboat Realty 970-875-2413

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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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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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Own, Don’t Rent! Offered at $215,000. #125028 Own! Don’t rent! Very cute, top floor, corner unit with lots of light over looking the green space with views of the ski area. Bedroom has windows on two sides, one bath, washer/dryer, wood stove, new appliances and kitchen. Nice beams and T & G ceilings. Easy access to parking area, free bus and the recreational amenities. Nice upgrades and quality finishes. Call Cindy MacGray at (970)875-2442 or (970)846-0342 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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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.

Copper Ridge Business Park. Offered at $379,000. #123218. Your next address for your home and business. Beautiful living area has slab granite countertops, warm and inviting hickory flooring throughout and solid oak doors, cabinets and trim. Travertine tile graces the main bath and entrance. Low association dues. Large warehouse is both ready for your offices and garage spaces. Call Suellyn Godino at (970)846-9967 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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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 Huge Price Reduction! New 2 bed, 2 bath condo with garage and carport in Oak Creek. $189,900 Call Cheryl at Prudential 970-846-6444 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

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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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Extraordinary Cabin in the Woods Offered at $779,000 Embrace the timeless style of this 4 bedroom/3.5 bath custom timber-frame residence defining elegant Colorado rustic with its massive Douglass-fir timbers throughout the interior. You can see and feel the passion of the old-world craftsmanship only seen in multi-million dollar homes. Surround yourself in the aspens and pines on a .67 acre lot adjacent to a greenbelt with access to BLM ensuring privacy and unlimited activities. Call Suellyn Godino at (970)846-9967 Prudential Steamboat Realty 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 Amazing Steamboat Starter Home! Offered at $429,500. #124053. Perfect starter home in Steamboat II with fantastic views of the mountain on a large corner maturely landscaped lot. This home is in almost perfect condition and has been fully upgraded. The kitchen is complete with gorgeous granite countertops, new appliances, huge pantry and brand new front loading washer and dryer. Throughout the home vaulted tongue and groove ceilings soar throughout every well designed spacious room. The backyard is zero scaped for maximum water efficiency and the front is complete with a natural blooming herb garden and gorgeous poppies! This home is a MUST see! Call The Hibbard Team at (970)846-8247 or (970)846-8536 www.steamboatliving.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Old Town Victorian Offered at $895,000 #124998 This charming Victorian style home sits in the heart of downtown in what could be the cutest row of homes in all of Steamboat. Walk to schools, the library, bike path, Howelsen Hill or a myriad of other activities from this premier Old Town location. With 4 bedrooms plus an office and a renovated attic for additional space, the layout makes this home very livable and fun for entertaining. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Lease Option to Buy! 3 bedroom /2 bath home with garage in Hayden. $279,900. Call for terms. Call Cheryl at Prudential. 970-846-6444

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

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

Quality Plus Opportunity! Offered at $255,000. #124329. Great 3 bed, 2 bath, energy efficient, 1250 sq ft duplex with fenced yard and sun porch. Like new condition with wonderful finishes, radiant floor heat, hickory floors and much more. Possible USDA loan available to qualified buyer. Call Cindy MacGray at (970)875-2442 or (970)846-0342 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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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

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Foreclosures, Short Sales, & Smokin’ Hot Real Estate Deals WWW.STEAMBOATBESTBUYS.COM Updated Weekly Large private .79 acre lot. 2BD, 1BA home. Unique opportunity. Fairview neighborhood. VIEWS! $470,000 Call Roy Powell RE/MAX Steamboat 970-846-1661

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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

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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

New Price on this Fabulous Home w/Caretaker unit Offered at $849,000 #124387 “This home sits on a large lot in one of Fishcreek Falls finest subdivisions, Margarite Ridge. Enjoy all that this single family home has to offer with beautiful back yard, large open living area and great views. There are four large bedrooms and three and half baths with the master suite resting on its own level. The caretaker unit is a large one bedroom with kitchenette, full bath and its own entrance. Truly a remarkable home. Priced to sell. Call Cheryl Foote at (970)846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

Gunn Creek Estate. Offered at $3,600,000. #122343. Crossing a wooden bridge over Gunn Creek lies a magnificent 8500+sqft custom home. Built masterfully with hand carved doors, a gourmet kitchen, dual offices, multiple living rooms and fireplaces, a game room and bar. Surrounded on 18 acres of gardens, trees, waterfalls with Gunn Creek flowing through to your own trout pond. Fenced with a 4 stall heated horse barn completing this truly wonderful offering. www.gunncreek.com For a personal enchanting tour please contact Karen or Fred Hughes at (970)846-4841 or (970)846-1880. Prudential Steamboat Realty

Magnificent Mountain Views! 10314 Hwy 125, Rand. Custom 3 bd 3 ba home built in 2002. Granite countertops & entryway. Open flr plan, walk out full unfinished bsmnt. Storage buildings. Watch moose & elk in their natural habitat. Livestock welcome. Rick Peden RE/MAX Action Brokers 970.229.9200 office 970.227.8486 cell

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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 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE Remodeled & Cheap, 2 BD, laundry,1/2 Mi from ski base $257,000 Single Family, 2+ BD, fenced yard, storage, $237,000 Liquidation, 2 BD, Garage, $195,000 Less Than Rent, 2 BD, Stgch, $199,000 Never Lived In,3+ BD,Bsment $329,900 BEST BUYS IN STEAMBOAT Only $159,000 - 4 BD w/ 2 Car Garage Lowest priced 2 BD w/ garage $339,900 Low dues 3 BD, Gar, pets ok, $409,000 Deal on 2 BD, Mtn, Garage, $419,000 Steal- 4+BD, Gar,Mtn Views $599,000 NEW Stmbt Home, 14.9 acres, $625,000 On Core Trail, 3 BD, 2 Gar, $735,000 STMBT BLVD, 3+ BD, Gar,$848,000 Best Views - 35 Acres, 4+ BD $850,000 FOR VIRTUAL OR BEST BUY TOURS VISIT WWW.SteamboatBestBuys.com Lisa Olson/Beth Bishop Prudential Steamboat Realty 970-846-0713/970-846-7523 Gorgeous Modern Log Home Offered at $895,000 #125016 This fantastic 3+ bedroom home in Silver Spur offers the luxury of travertine tiled floors, granite countertops and knotty alder trim & doors encompassed within modern log home construction. The master “retreat” features lofted ceilings, stunning log beams, Jacuzzi jetted tub and steam shower. A gate from the fenced backyard gives direct access to a maintained nature trail and protected green belt. 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

Monarch Ridge Offered at $1,093,000 #124936 Overlooking the Yampa River Valley, this stunning home has 360-degree panoramic views of the Steamboat Ski Area, Continental Divide and Yampa River. Solitude and privacy await you at this 43.5 acre homestead just 15 miles west of Steamboat Springs. Custom built with 3 bedrooms and immaculate, top-end finishes throughout. Italian porcelain tiled floors, solid hickory doors & trim and hand-textured walls & ceilings. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 4 1 6 o r ( 9 7 0 ) 8 4 6 - 8 1 0 0 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

LOG HOME SALE -1300 sq ft, complete dry-in package for $55,900.00. Save $3,000.00. 719-686-0404 or www.highcountryloghomes.NET . Many models available.

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

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HUGE Price Reduction on Apres Ski! Offered at $749,500 #122413 After a drastic price reduction, this is now priced $95,500 under the 2007 sales price! Time is of the essence, so make your offer today. Excellent redevelopment opportunity. Location and convenience near the mountain sets this location apart from others. Views of the ski mountain and south valley are outstanding. Existing duplex brings in great rental income. Preliminary plans for construction of a new duplex are included. Call Angela Ashby at (970)819-4897 www.YourSteamboatHome.com Prudential Steamboat Realty 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 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 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 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

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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

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

STEAMBOAT:2BR, 1BA Riverside Duplex unit, New roof, carpet, paint. Nice yard, No HOA This home qualifies for a USDA Rural Direct Loan with possible interest rate to 1%. $265,000. (970)879-2025

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Brand new Custom Home Open House Sunday April 19, 2009 11am to 3pm on main street in Milner. Call 970-846-8949

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 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 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

Great Horse, Farm or Business Property Offered at $645,000 #125023 Easy access to Hwy 40 and Steamboat or Yampa Valley airport. 35 acres with 5 acres on lower property and 30 acres on upper property. Amazing views and possible building sites on upper property or continue hay production. Lower 5 acres has 6500 sq ft indoor facility - use for indoor riding arena or for your shop/business, several out buildings and 3 bedroom house. Call Cindy MacGray at (970)875-2442 or (970)846-0342 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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A Rare Deal on the Elk River Offered at $649,000 #124727 This is an outstanding value for such a rare piece of land on the Elk River. 22+ acres with waterways, water features and stunning views just outside of Steamboat Springs. Fish and recreate on your own private river retreat. Utilize the charming cabin that exists on the property while you plan your home on one of the many optimal building sites. Call Karen or Fred Hughes at (970)846-4841 or (970)846-1880. Prudential Steamboat Realty 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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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

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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 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

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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.

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$445,000 Downtown! Includes accessory apartment + 2BD, 2BA home. Owner/Broker Call Roy Powell RE/MAX STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661

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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., talks to Strawberry Park Elementary School fifth-graders about the book “My Side of the Mountain” on Tuesday while touring the school. MATT STENSLAND/STAFF

$1.75T deficit projected for year Bennet continued from 1 and build reserves and keep them there during tough times. … (If you use reserves,) you’re really betting on there being a recovery. If it’s not there, you end up having to make the cuts anyway, and then the reserves aren’t there.” The city of Steamboat Springs and Routt County have made or considered tough budget reductions — such as pay cuts, furloughs and hiring freezes — to combat declining revenues including sales tax. Some have argued that the governments should have dug deeper into their own pockets before slashing pay and reducing levels of service. While praising fiscal conservatism locally, Bennet also touted a federal budget that is projecting a $1.75 trillion deficit this year, the largest in history. At the national level, Bennet said, such action is necessary to jolt the country out of the longest economic downturn since 1930. “It’s been a very steep ride down this slope,” Bennet said. “We have some immediate chal-

lenges we have to confront and face down.” Bennet said the budget also fixes “structural flaws” in the federal budget and includes deficit reductions that will reduce the deficit to $508 billion in 2014. “It took us a long time to get into this mess; it’s going to take us a long time to get out,” Bennet said. “At least it’s putting us on a path toward fiscal responsibility.” Bennet’s visit to Steamboat on Tuesday morning was part of the freshman senator’s “Recovery in Action” tour of the Western Slope. Bennet also visited Hayden, Craig, Meeker and Glenwood Springs. In addition to discussing federal economic stimulus legislation and projects, Bennet touched on energy, education and health care. Gov. Bill Ritter appointed Bennet to the Senate in January after former Sen. Ken Salazar took a Cabinet post in the Obama administration. After the economy, Bennet said health care reform should be the No. 1 priority of federal lawmakers and the Obama administration this year. “I don’t think it’s possible for us to sustain another 10 years like the last 10 years,” said Bennet, adding that the U.S. spends 16 percent of its gross domestic product on health care. “I think it’s ripe in a way that it’s never been ripe before. It would be a real shame to let the opportunity go by. … We have to get it done.” Bennet guessed that the health care solution will include a combination of private and public plans that maintains the country’s current high quality of care, achieves universal coverage and reduces high administrative overhead costs that largely are responsible for annual cost increases. Bennet also said the Colorado delegation in Washington is working on comprehensive legislation to deal with the effects of the mountain pine beetle epidemic across the state. — To reach Brandon Gee, call 871-4210 or e-mail bgee@steamboatpilot.com