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Drug case dismissed DA’s office: Lack of evidence results in dropping David Jensen’s charges Page 6

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Rally participants cheer during the Taxpayer Tea Party held Wednesday in front of the Routt County Courthouse. More than 100 people attended the rally to protest as part of a movement against the national government’s spending, growth and taxation plans.

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More than 100 people gathered on the Routt County Courthouse lawn to put an emphatic stamp on their tax bills Wednesday. Residents angered by the Obama administration’s and Democratic Congress’ tax

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policies and spending plans expressed their rage at the “Taxpayer Tea Party” in fuming speeches and on colorful placards, one of which read, “Wall Street got a bailout. All I got was the bill.” “We need citizens to strike

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back,” Steve Moore, a Wall Street Journal editorial board member, said in a recorded message played at the event. “We need to get our budget under control.” The rally was sponsored locally by The Steamboat Institute, a new nonprofit and nonpartisan organization promoting free markets, low taxes, limited government, individual

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rights and responsibilities, and strong national defense. Rick Akin and his wife, Jennifer Schubert-Akin, organized Wednesday’s rally and are on the board of directors of The Steamboat Institute. The event sported all the enthusiasm and organization that many said local conservaSee Protest, back page

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Partners in Routt County ready year-end projects Students in Hayden after-school groups show off their talents Zach Fridell

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Students in Partners in Routt County’s after-school group at Hayden Middle School like to paint. Sometimes that paint goes on the bench the students are constructing. More often, it seems, the paint goes everywhere else. “I’m going to paint your face,” seventh-grader Annastasia Bosley threatened her fellow painters, wearing a badge of paint on her own face. The five students painted and began construction on a bench for the school during a session

Wednesday night. They used old skis, salvaged from the school’s ski swap and wood shop, to piece together the outdoor furniture for their school. “They don’t get much chance for creative expression, since they don’t take art until eighth grade,” school-based mentor Jessica Schnittka said. Students in the Hayden High School wood shop prepared the bench pieces. The middle schoolers were in charge of painting the wooden base and attaching skis to the outside. Partners programs across Routt County also are gathering momentum for year-end events

Sixth-grader Dusty Earle screws in some of the 30 pieces of skis used by the Partners in Routt County after-school group to construct a bench at Hayden Middle School.

coordinated by mentors. Hayden mentor Susie Huser used the creative output of 25 students to create Tiger Talk, a literary magazine for the school with proceeds from extra copies going toward group programs. She and Schnittka also are organizing a bake sale to gather money for plants, shrubs and trees. On April 29, in coordination with Yampatika and the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, the sixth graders and “Green Team” from Hayden will go on a snowshoe hike on Rabbit Ears Pass to learn about snowmelt and runoff. Closer to home, the entire middle school will gather on May 12 for Global Youth Service Day. Students will use the national event to work on landscaping at The Haven Assisted Living Center and near Dry Creek Park. In the meantime, the students will use lunches and after-school sessions to finish their bench, and perhaps to wash the paint out of their hair.

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Bringing the world to Kenya Editor’s note: Routt County resident Mary Walker works at the Tasaru Girls Rescue Centre in Narok, Kenya. The center provides a safehouse for Maasai girls who have escaped or been rescued from female genital mutilation and forced childhood marriage. Walker’s updates from Kenya appear periodically in the Steamboat Today. Mary Walker

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Kenyan Minister of Justice Martha Karua announced her resignation Monday. Karua is considered to have a legitimate shot at becoming president of Kenya in 2012, and her resignation signals her need to separate herself from the corruption and instability of the current govern-

ment. Other members of the Kenyan parliament have resigned in recent days, as well. Kofi Annan, the former head of the Walker United Nations, has announced he is prepared to disclose a list of members of the Kenyan parliament who have been found to be responsible for inciting the terrible ethnic violence that shook Kenya last year after flawed national elections. He has given the Kenyan government a choice — either hold tribunals within Kenya to prosecute these members of parliament, or with his disclosure of their names, they will be brought before international human rights court in Geneva.

Annan has said he will wait until late July for Kenya to act on its own. The vice president was quoted as saying Annan should mind his own business, but thanks for the help in saving the country from ethnic genocide last year. Of course, the problem is that all of the people on this list (many of the names have been leaked; they are no surprise, including the member of parliament for Narok, where the rescue center is located) are powerful, connected and have a well-constructed wall of protection around them. All government officials do, don’t they? It is highly unlikely that the Kenyan government is going to send its own down the river. So, the general expectation is

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LIFT-UP receives food donations Executive Sous Chef Matt Elkins and Executive Chef Jon Demel, of the Sheraton Steamboat Resort Hotel, unload $2,500 worth of donated food Tuesday at the LIFT-UP of Routt County facility. The Sheraton is closed for seasonal cleaning and maintenance until June 4. Demel said he could not hold the food until the hotel reopens and decided to donate it to charity.

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Council approves 70-team tournament Brandon Gee

Councilman Walter Magill said. “We owe it to our community. We owe it to our lodging peoSTEAMBOAT SPRINGS ple.” Adult softball will return to Years ago, softball playSteamboat Springs this sum- ers gave Triple Crown Sports mer under a plan approved by a raucous reputation, and the the Steamboat Springs City city asked the company to move Council on Tuesday night. toward more family-oriented In a 6-1 vote, youth tournaments. council approved Adult softball was “If there’s ever contracting with drawn down to just been a time to the World Softone weekend of ball League, which give something the Triple Crown’s 10plans to host a 70benefit of the doubt, week schedule in team, 1,000-player Steamboat before it it’s now. Summer men’s tournament ultimately was elimlooks as challenging inated last year. the weekend of Aug. 14. Council as winter, if not more, Larry Mashaw, chose WSL’s offer a vice president based on some instead of a comwith Resort Group early numbers.” peting one from and lodging repTriple Crown resentative on the Larry Mashaw Sports, a longtime Steamboat Springs Vice president with partner with the Chamber Resort Resort Group city that already is Association board hosting 10 weeks of directors, said of youth baseball and softball while some condominium mantournaments this summer. agers refuse to house men’s softCouncilwoman Meg Bentley ball players, there still would voted against the proposal. be ample pillows to handle the “I’m standing up for the part WSL event. of the community that doesn’t “If there’s ever been a time want to see baseball and softball to give something the benevery weekend,” she said. efit of the doubt, it’s now,” Given the current economic Mashaw said. “Summer looks climate and the city’s budget as challenging as winter, if woes, however, other council not more, based on some early members, businesspeople and numbers.” lodging representatives are Mashaw said the lodgexpressing a new openness to ing community recommended men’s softball events that could sticking with Triple Crown to introduce tourists and dollars to protect the city’s long-standing the local economy. “We owe it to our staff,” See Tournament, page 12 PILOT & TODAY STAFF

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Sharon Stone is teaming up with Chris Hebrank, who, along with his family, owns Pisa’s Pizza and Pasta in Riverside Plaza, to serve breakfast. Stone, who is calling her new operation Sharon’s at Pisa’s, has been in the restaurant business in Steamboat for more than 20 years.

ness, Sharon’s Catering. “I cater everything now: lunches, barbecues, wedding receptions,” Stone said. She knew she wanted to return to the edge of town. “When I lost the café, I was looking for a place to work, and I wanted to buy Pisa’s,” Stone said. “I wanted a restaurant in west Steamboat again.” Her previous restaurant, Sharon’s, served home-style meals targeted toward locals.

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That opened April 11, 1988, and closed in 1996 or 1997, Stone said. With the new breakfast focus, she hopes to snag locals who work in the area, as well as commuters entering town. Sharon’s at Pisa’s is scheduled to open at 5:30 a.m. Friday. “It was such a dream come true, and I’m so excited about it,” Stone said. — To reach Blythe Terrell, call 871-4234 or e-mail bterrell@steamboatpilot.com

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Sharon Stone is coming back to western Steamboat Springs, and she’s ecstatic. The former owner of Sharon’s, a home-cooking joint, plans to start serving breakfast seven days a week at Pisa’s Pizza and Pasta in Riverside Plaza. Her menu includes a $1 breakfast spot and that Stone pancake and a $2.50 breakfast had the experience to make it burrito, and the most expen- work. sive item is a steak and eggs “It’s local prices for local plate for $9.95. The restau- people,” Hebrank said. rant, Sharon’s at He and his parPisa’s, is schedents have owned “In this economy, uled to open FriPisa’s for four years. day morning. I think what we Stone said Sha“In this econoron’s at Pisa’s need is a fun place my, I think what would serve in the that’s reasonable.” we need is a fun dining room as well place that’s reasonas do takeout and Sharon Stone able,” Stone said. delivery for westOwner of Sharon’s at Pisa’s Pisa’s ownern Steamboat and ers, Chris, Nancy downtown. Stone and Bill Hebrank, have been will offer traditional items such a big help, she said. Pisa’s will as eggs, hash browns, French continue to offer its regular toast (made with homemade lunch and dinner menu. Chris bread), and biscuits and gravy. Hebrank said he thought that She’ll also have a doughnut western Steamboat needed a shop at the spot. Stone ran the City Café for two years until the city gave the contract to Olivia Murray, who took over this month. Stone also has her own catering busi-

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Talks to revive Hayden Partnership group offers advice about how to pep up downtown Blythe Terrell

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Hayden officials and residents met with revitilization experts to discuss ways of bringing more life to historical and cultural landmarks such as the Walnut Street area.

Community Center. More than 30 people attended. The presenters discussed observations about organization, design, economic restructuring and promotion. The suggestions were as simple as adding window displays and as complex as creating a Mainstreet group. “Hayden has some wonderful opportunities, but what it doesn’t have is a lot of resources,” said Christy Culp, of DOLA, who discussed promotions. “So it’s imperative that the resources you have are put to the best use.” One challenge is that residents don’t know what services

are available, she said. Groups in town must make people aware of what they can buy in Hayden and how spending locally helps the town, Culp said. “As small of a town as Hayden is, people should know what’s available here,” she told the crowd. Culp encouraged the town to create unified identities and causes for its events. It could, for example, use Hayden Daze as a benefit for a new park, she said. The town also should consider marshaling its civic forc-

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Experts helping Hayden focus and form its downtown area heaped praise on the community Tuesday evening. They lauded residents’ pride and involvement in the discussion. They also joked about trying to move through the presentation and leave time for talking — predicting that opinionated Hayden residents would have a lot to say. “It was absolutely fabulous,” said Katherine Correll, executive director of Downtown Colorado. “Your input is really important. The energy you expressed and the dedication you have to this town was really inspiring.” Correll and a team spent Monday and Tuesday meeting with residents, business owners, civic groups and others across Hayden. The Community Revitalization Partnership was a joint effort of the town, the Hayden Economic Development Commission, the Hayden Chamber of Commerce and the state Department of Local Affairs. Correll’s group led the conversation. Tuesday’s presentation included a potluck dinner and was held at the new Haven

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The case against David Jensen, accused of growing marijuana in his Old Town home, was dismissed Monday in Routt County Court. Carl Stahl, Routt County deputy district attorney, said Wednesday that all charges were dropped against Jensen because of “a lack of evidence.” Stahl said Jensen, 50, frequently has been out of the state and out of the country for employment reasons. Stahl said that to his knowledge, Jensen was not in the state

Feb. 7, when law enforcement reportedly seized 48 marijuana plants and about 8 pounds of dried and processed marijuana from the home of David Jensen and his wife, Marie Jensen, on Ninth Street in Steamboat Springs. Stahl said the case against Marie Jensen, 54, is continuing and scheduled for a status update May 13. Stahl said a felony charge might be added to Marie Jensen’s case. Felony summonses were issued Feb. 24 for each of the Jensens. They were charged with Class 4 felony cultivation of marijuana and possession of marijuana with intent to sell or

distribute, and Class 5 felony possession of 8 ounces or more of marijuana. Each also was charged with Class 3 felony possession of a Schedule I controlled substance for a small amount of psilocybin, or hallucinogenic mushrooms, found at their home during a Feb. 7 party. Marie Jensen also was not at the house when law enforcement arrived that night. Police ultimately cited 16 juveniles at the party for possessing alcohol. Marie Jensen reportedly has a medical marijuana license, but investigators say the couple was in possession of more marijuana than allowed by law.

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Property in Moffat County — including all residential, commercial, industrial and vacant land — increased in value by an average of about 20 percent this year, Moffat County Assessor Suzanne Brinks said. Property owners can expect to receive a notice near May 4 stating the new value. The values will apply to taxes paid in 2010 and 2011. Values are directly tied to the amount of taxes a prop-

erty owner will pay. If the local and state mill levies remain the same for 2010 — they’re set each December — then the average property tax bill in Moffat County will increase by the same 20 percent, Moffat County Assessor Suzanne Brinks said. Her office will be accepting residents’ protests through June 1. “We’ll address anyone’s concerns,” she said. “That’s why we’re here.” However, citizens cannot protest their taxes because they’re too high, Brinks added. They are encouraged to protest their values when they believe a

mistake has been made — such as misclassifying a residence as a business — but the Assessor’s Office does not set tax levels. To help explain what’s coming, the Assessor’s Office hosted a free public forum Tuesday morning at the Moffat County Courthouse for business owners. Brinks said the forum was designated for business appraisals because they are more complicated than residential. State law requires assessors to appraise residential properties based on their market value, the amount paid for purSee Craig, page 12

I’m trying to bring Kenya girls into the world Walker continued from 2 that August will be a very difficult time here in Kenya. The two rival political parties, which are barely functioning together in a “coalition” government, are separately holding rallies in the next few days. These rallies often are where the trouble starts, because strong party and ethnic rhetoric takes over.

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I read the news about Karua’s resignation in the newspaper with Caro, one of the older girls here at the rescue center. Caro is in her last year of secondary school and spends every minute studying. We have agreed that she will take a short break at 5 p.m. each day so that we can read the newspaper together. She is very savvy, loves politics, and her perspective is spot on.

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She picked up on the notion that Karua needs to separate herself from the current situation in order to have a shot in 2012 before a journalist from the Christian Science Monitor told me the same thing in an e-mail. There’s no doubt these girls are bright. But later, while reading an article about North Korea, Caro asked me whether people who live in Russia are Arabs. It provides a good example of how insulated these girls are from the larger world. As our conversation turned to Cuba, I had to explain communism. Imagine explaining to a Maasai girl from the bush why we find “communism” so abhorrent — exactly what is wrong with the notion that people who have (far) more than they need to survive can help those who do not? So, I find myself in the role of trying to bring these girls into the world as well as bring the world to them. To contact Mary Walker, email mewalker99@yahoo.com

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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 at the Steamboat Springs Community Center and Depot Art Center. The cost is $15 per class. Call Jennie at 970-736-0425 or visit the Steamboat African Dance & Drum Ensemble Web site at www.yampavalley.info for details. ■ Prayer for our schools takes place at 7:17 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church. Call 871-6000. ■ A Workman’s Compensation Safety Seminar is from 8 a.m. to noon at the Holiday Inn. The free seminar provides an overview of the primary hazards found on most construction sites and effective methods to identify, correct and control them. All safety group members are required to attend at least one safety seminar per year. Contact Meagan to register at 875-7003 or meagan@steamboatchamber.com. ■ A non-denominational Community Bible Study is from 9 to 11 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 755 Concordia Lane. A preschool program is available. Call Martha at 871-4751. ■ Yampa MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. at Yampa Bible Church. Call the church at 638-4411. ■ 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 and 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 available at registration. Call 871-3193. ■ Epilogue Book Co. hosts storytime with Maribeth at 10:30 a.m. Children of all ages and parents, grandparents and caregivers are welcome. ■ Hayden Public Library’s story-time begins at 10:30 a.m. There will be stories, songs, puppets, a craft and a snack. The program is for preschool-

ers and their parents and caregivers. Call Karen at 276-3777.

Refreshments will be served. Call 276-2019.

■ The Women’s Fellowship Annual Spring Salad Luncheon is at 11 a.m. at Hayden Congregational United Church of Christ, 202 E. Jefferson Ave. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. Call Beth at 276-3218.

■ The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association holds a free enrollment fair for children who need health insurance coverage from 4 to 8 p.m. at 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101. Parents should take their child’s birth certificate, SSN and school ID card, along with a health care application available at the VNA office and a recent pay stub. Call 8717616.

■ The Steamboat Springs Writers Group meets from noon to 2 p.m. at the Depot Arts Center on 13th Street. All writers, beginners and published, are welcome. Call Susan at 879-8138 or visit www.steamboatwriters.com. ■ Meditative Lunch Break, with centering prayer, is from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Steamboat Springs. Call Pastor Matt Krier at 879-1290. All are welcome. ■ Steamboat Springs’ Teen Programs hosts the free Teen After School Club from 3:20 to 5:30 p.m. Meet at the Steamboat Springs Middle School flagpole. The club is open to sixth-, seventh- and eighthgraders. Participants must complete a Teen Program registration form, available at the city’s parks and recreation office at 245 Howelsen Parkway. Call 879-4300. ■ Bud Werner Memorial Library invites children ages 3 to 8 to Hodgepodge Story Time at 3:30 p.m. The free event celebrates April as “National Poetry Month,” which includes reading poems and an activity. Visit www.steamboatlibrary.org or call 879-0240. ■ Bud Werner Memorial Library hosts an opening reception for the teen art exhibit at the library from 4 to 6 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. The exhibit showcases the art of local teens. ■ The Hayden Artisans’ Marketplace hosts an open house for any artist or artisan looking for a place to showcase their products, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 144 Walnut St. in Hayden.

■ A Little League baseball meeting is at 5 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center, for any interested parents and coaches. Registration is under way. Call Mike at 871-6011. ■ Real Living Professional Group hosts a short-sale seminar from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 1755 Central Park Drive, suite 121. Call 870-6090 to RSVP. ■ Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide presents a free lecture, “How Suicide Affects Family Members,” at 6 p.m. at Yampa Valley Medical Center, Conference Room 2. Call 8792141. ■ Delectable Mountain Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. Take unfinished projects to show and get help with ideas for finishing. Members attend free; guests pay $3. All are welcome.

FRIDAY ■ Friends of the 4H and Fair presents the Bunkhouse Bull Session and Steak Fry beginning at 5 p.m. at the Routt County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall in Hayden. There will be live entertainment, including cowboy poets, and a menu of Routt County produced beef. Tickets are $30 a person or $25 a person when buying more than one. Kiddy Corral tickets are $5. Proceeds will go to 4H and FFA scholarships, as well as for 4H events. Call 879-0825 or 846-9233.

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Home is the sailor, home from sea. Capt. Richard Phillips, his five-day ordeal happily concluded, has been rescued in the finest tradition of the United States Navy, and his captors dealt with, effectively and summarily. In order to save his ship and crew, Capt. Phillips had made himself hostage to the cutthroats who’d seized his unarmed (but scarcely undefended) ship. But in the end, it was Capt. Phillips who had Greenberg taken the pirates hostage. For they found themselves afloat in the Indian Ocean off the Horn of Africa in a little lifeboat, tied to an American warship and running out of food, water, fuel and strength. The pirates had demanded $2 million and their own release in exchange for the captain’s life. They would get what they deserved.

Once the U.S. destroyer Bainbridge had arrived on the scene, the brigands’ fate was sealed whether they realized it or not. Three snipers, U.S. Navy Seals, waited on the fantail of the destroyer, under instructions not to fire unless the captain’s life seemed in imminent danger. At the end of the fifth day of this saga of the sea, two of the remaining three bandits (a fourth had turned himself in for medical attention) made their fatal error, poking their heads out of the rear hatch of the lifeboat, giving the snipers a clear shot. The third could be seen menacing the bound captain with his AK-47. That was all the Seals needed to act. Three snipers, three perfect shots in the head. All fired at dusk from a distance using night-vision scopes. End of story. Beginning of celebration. There was a time when America celebrated its heroes, when victorious troops marched in victory parades and every schoolchild knew the names of heroic figures such as Richard Phillips. Let us revive those times. When the

destroyer Bainbridge, which might as well have been christened The Defiant, makes it home, let sirens wail, horns blast and crowds cheer. For a nation that does not honor its victories may soon enough not have many. Some say these are not heroic times. Capt. Richard Phillips, the crew of the Maersk Alabama and the U.S. Navy demonstrate otherwise. Readers looking for their daily dose of defeatism in the midst of this outrage could depend on the New York Times to provide it. On Friday, a front-page article in the Times (“Navy’s Standoff with Pirates/ Shows U.S. Power Has Limits”) explained that any chance of preventing these incidents was limited: “WASHINGTON — The Indian Ocean standoff between an $800 million United States Navy destroyer and four pirates bobbing in a lifeboat showed the limits of the world’s most powerful miltary as it faces a booming pirate See Greenberg, page 9

Drop sanctions to free Cuba Clarence Page

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Rep. Bobby Rush is the only political officeholder who can say that he beat President Barack Obama. But he doesn’t say it much. Not now. “Yeah, a lot of people remind me of that,” the South Side Chicago Democrat said when I reminded him of 2000, when he handily beat back then-state Sen. Obama’s challenge. “But I don’t remind him of that.” Oh? Why not? Again Rush laughed. Page “He’s president now,” the congressman said. Oh, yeah. Right. There are many other things for Rush to talk about — like Cuba. Obama has lifted restrictions on travel to Cuba for Cuban Americans. They’re allowed to send money, too. Next, the Obama administration hopes, comes access to

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cell phones and satellite TV. Then, I hope, comes an end to this country’s 47-year-old Cold War relic of a trade embargo against Cuba. But not, I also hope, without some mention of the dozens of journalists, librarians, human rights activists and others who are behind bars in Cuba because they dared to call for more democracy than the Castro regime approves. We should dare to ask that they at least be allowed visits by the International Red Cross and other basic human rights before we cheerfully drop whatever leverage the embargo offers. Rush recently traveled to the island with six other members of the Congressional Black Caucus. Three of them, including Rush, were granted an audience with El Jefe himself, Fidel Castro, who has ceded the presidential job to his kid brother Raul for health reasons. “I fully and enthusiastically support

the president’s announcement,” Rush told me. Then, he disappointed me. “There are some additional changes that we need to take, but I would not put the litmus tests of political prisoners at the top of the agenda ... or even democratization at the top as an iron-clad condition before we normalize trade relations with Cuba.” Ay, porque no? Why not? “I believe the issue of political prisoners, dissidents in Cuba will be addressed at the proper time because people will address them,” he said. “They need to be addressed. But right now, the blockade is a failure.” Ah, here we go. The Cuba debate is like America’s race debate. Voices in the reasonable middle get drowned out by the extremes. Embargo supporters don’t want to talk about its ineffectiveness. They’d rather talk about the awfulness of the Castro regime. Their left-progressive counterparts don’t want to talk about See Page, page 9 Bruce Tinsley

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VIEWPOINTS young United States of America followed the lead of European powers and routinely paid tribute to the pirates operating along the Barbary Coast out of Algiers, Morocco, Tripoli and Tunis. Piracy was their trade, the same one now flourishing off the African coast. But by 1803, a new American president — Thomas Jefferson — had had enough. Although he was a man of peace who proposed to economize on the country’s defenses, he ordered a naval squadron to the shores of Tripoli to resolve this little matter. Forcefully. That’s just what Lieut. Stephen Decatur and his Marines proceeded to do, imposing a blockade on the pirates’ home port and, eventually, a series of formal peace treaties on all these rogue states. End of piracy. At least in that time and place. Mr. Jefferson’s is a precedent worth following. And a tradition worth reviving.

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and continues his writing — in Spain. But that leaves 21 journalists still behind bars in Cuba, by CPJ’s count, making that island the world’s second-leading jailer of journalists, after China. That’s one reason why I was disappointed to see the black caucus delegation lavish praise on the Castro brothers for their hospitality, yet ask for nothing on behalf of freedom and human rights. “Power concedes nothing without a demand,” Frederick Douglass wrote. “It never did, and it never will.” I hope the Obama administration keeps that in mind as it moves toward a sensible Cuba policy. You don’t always get what you want in politics but, at least, you have to ask.

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economy in a treacherous patch of international waters. ... While surveillance aircraft kept watch on the pirates and their captive, the Navy task force that had steamed more than 300 miles to go to the captain’s aid showed no sign of confronting the pirates.” To which the U.S.N. now has responded, in effect: Oh, yeah? There always will be those who think self-defense entirely too hasty a concept. To quote Vice President Noli de Castro, of the Philippines, during this ordeal, “any military action is best done in consultation with the United Nations to gain the support and cooperation of other countries.” Like Sudan, whose government is the source of the genocide in Darfur? Or maybe the non-government of Somalia, the pirates’ haven? If the UN had been consulted, doubtless its “Security” Council still would be debating,

deliberating and generally delaying as part of a years-long process. Much as it has dealt with the massacres still proceeding in Darfur. Or rather not dealt with them. Thank you, Mr. Vice President of the Philippines, but some of us would just as soon consult with the U.S. Navy. It responds. With dispatch. Other foreign officials echoed the Philippine vice president’s advice, saying it’s unlikely that American action in this satisfying instance will discourage pirates off the Horn of Africa. Well, we know of three pirates who have been decidedly discouraged. They should no longer be a problem for ship traffic. If this doesn’t teach these brigands not to mess with the United States of America, nothing will. And because nothing may, let’s look to that most reliable guide to the future for an example to follow: the past. In the infancy of this Republic, a

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News in brief Hayden Town Board to meet at Town Hall tonight The Hayden Town Board of Trustees is scheduled to discuss budget revisions at its meeting tonight. The board starts with trustee reports at 7 p.m. and then moves to its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 178 W. Jefferson Ave. The town is cutting projected 2009 revenues and must cut expenses proportionately, Town Clerk Susan Irvine said. Trustees also will hear a presentation from the Transportation Solutions

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TUESDAY, APRIL 14 12:45 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a noise complaint in the 300 block of Crabapple Court. Officers issued a verbal warning. 3:24 a.m. Police were called to a report of a burglary alarm in the 800 block of Yampa Street. Everything was fine. 3:46 a.m. Police were called to a report of a bank alarm in the 300 block of Lincoln Avenue. Everything was fine. 9:13 a.m. Routt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a request for a welfare check for a horse and several dogs at Routt County Road 64 and C.R. 129 in Clark. The incident is under investigation. 10:47 a.m. Police were called to a report of a hit and run at Walton Creek Road and U.S. Highway 40 where two drivers had exchanged information but one driver suspected some information was false. Officers contacted both drivers and completed a report. 11:41 a.m. Police were called to a report of a burglary alarm in the 1700 block of Graystone Drive. The alarm had been tripped by construction work, and everything was fine. 11:47 a.m. Police were called to a report

of a two-car, noninjury crash at Pine Grove Road and Central Park Drive. Officers issued a ticket. 12:09 p.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to an ambulance request at One Steamboat Place where a construction worker fell off scaffolding and injured his leg. The man was transported to Yampa Valley Medical Center. 4:39 p.m. Deputies and Yampa Ambulance and Fire Department emergency responders were called to a house fire in the 600 block of Fourth Street Court in Yampa, where a cooking stove caught on fire. Firefighters put out the fire, and the stove was removed from the home. The building suffered little damage. 4:42 p.m. Police were called to a report of a suspicious person in the 3600 block of Lincoln Avenue where rocks were rolling into the road. Officers contacted two children on the hillside above who were digging a fort. Officers asked them to stop their digging, and they returned home. 6:09 p.m. Police were called to a report of a theft in the 1300 block of Indian Trails, where some tools were reported missing from a garage.

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7:21 p.m. Police were called to a report of a drunken pedestrian at a Steamboat Springs Transit bus stop on Pine Grove Road where a man reportedly was tearing up paper and throwing it on the ground. When approached by officers, the man reportedly yelled obscenities and refused to cooperate. Officers arrested the 49year-old man with no known address on a municipal summons of disorderly conduct and littering. 10:26 p.m. Police were called to a report of a suspicious incident at Pine and Fourth streets where a series of vehicles appear to have been unlawfully entered. Officers found additional vehicles that apparently had been entered, but no items have yet been reported stolen. The incident is under investigation. 10:41 p.m. Hayden Police Department officers and West Routt Ambulance emergency responders were called to an ambulance request in Hayden.

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Funding for projects is becoming scarcer es. The Gardening Club, the Chamber and the Economic Development Commission could work more closely together, Correll suggested. Hayden also should consider a nonprofit group that could apply for grants and other funding, she said. Hayden also must look at its assets. There’s a river running through town, noted Tom Fleming, of the Institute for Civic Achievement. “We can’t get to it,” he said with a laugh, “but we can see it.” Town Manager Russ Martin is working on a deal to get Yampa River access west of town. Fleming encouraged residents to support that deal. Jesse Silverstein, of the Colorado Brownfields Foundation, spoke more about the look and feel of Hayden’s downtown. The town lacks clear geographical boundaries for its downtown, Silverstein said. He suggested defining downtown with historical and cultural landmarks such as the Walnut Street area, the Hayden Heritage Center, the Hayden Congregational Church and

Winkler said. Still, money is out the Hayden granary. He and the other speakers there. Hayden could consider said that all decisions are up to vendor fees, private foundations, Colorado Department of Hayden’s residents. “But you all need to dis- Transportation money and the cuss that amongst Governor’s Energy yourselves and Office, for example. “We didn’t want to try to focus that Winkler said leave you with just in the right way,” Hayden has the Silverstein said. opportunity to the notions that we If Hayden debuild a future as come in, we listen fines its downthe Gateway to to what you say, we town, it could add Western Advengive you ideas, and signs, crosswalks, ture, a possible there is no funding planters and curb town slogan. bumpouts to make The team will to make this work.” people slow down provide a full report and take a look, to Hayden in about Greg Winkler Silverstein suga month. Fleming DOLA regional field gested. reiterated that the manager for the Greg Winkler, team was just trying north-central mountains DOLA’s regional to help and that the field manager for community would the north-central mountains, decide its own fate. spoke to the group last, discuss“You’re Hayden,” Fleming ing ways to pay for some of said. “No one else on the planet these suggested changes. can make that claim.” “We didn’t want to leave — To reach Blythe Terrell, call 871-4234 you with just the notions that or e-mail bterrell@steamboatpilot.com we come in, we listen to what you say, we give you ideas, and there is no funding to make this work,” he said. But funding is growing scarcer. Energy impact funding is expected to decline by more than half in the next couple of years, ��

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When Bill Jensen left Vail Resorts for Vancouver, B.C., last spring to take the helm as chief executive officer for rival Intrawest, the ski industry was flying high on its way to a record year of skier visits. Since then, the U.S. economy dived, and the fortunes of the Canadian resort and real estate

company took a turn for the worse. Jensen, in Breckenridge this week for meetings at Intrawest’s Copper Mountain Resort, said Jensen future financing for the highly leveraged company could require selling some assets. Before taking over at Intrawest, Jensen served a suc-

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in the past year. The company came close to a last-minute deadline before reaching a one-year deal to refinance $1.7 billion in debt last October. According to Bloomberg News, the company took another hit earlier this month, when it claimed it lost $125 million to alleged Ponzi schemer Marc Dreier. Jensen said Copper MounSee Intrawest, page 13

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relationship with the company. But council members found it wise to diversify and work with a company whose core business is softball. “I think it’s good to put our eggs in a couple different baskets,” Councilwoman Cari Hermacinski said. City Council also approved a 25-team American Baseball Association youth tournament for Memorial Day Weekend that Hermacinski called “a nobrainer.” “It fits right in with what we’ve already got,” she said. Director of Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services Chris Wilson said he has made it clear to the American Baseball Association that weather conditions are unreliable that early in the season. “They understand that risk

and are willing to take it,” Wilson said. Mashaw warned that a canceled tournament could result in disgruntled visitors who won’t have fond memories of Steamboat and may demand lodging refunds. Councilman Scott Myller joined Bentley in voting against the youth tournament for the reasons cited by Mashaw. Although initially opposed to the city contracting with other sports tourism companies, Triple Crown President Dave King has softened his stance, Wilson said. Wilson said King has informed the city that he understands the tough economic situation and that whatever decision it makes will not harm its relationship with Triple Crown. — To reach Brandon Gee, call 871-4210 or e-mail bgee@steamboatpilot.com

State audits values annually Craig continued from 6 chases of the same type of home. Other properties have different formulas that can be applied at the assessor’s discretion. In all cases, the Assessor’s Office cannot control what to value a certain property, said John Zimmerman, a commercial appraiser contracted to handle Moffat County valuations for the past six years who lead the presentation. “The values are what the

values are,” he said. “We can’t control, really, how much the tax burden is going to be. We’re not out to raise taxes or reclassify buildings to be mean or to raise more revenue. I know a lot of you might not believe this, but the assessor does not want to overvalue your property.” The Assessor’s Office also cannot “cheat” and lower property values, because the state audits the county’s each year and would increase them regardless, Zimmerman said.

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Democratic legislators are offering an alternate package of budget cuts to avoid eliminating $300 million in funding to Colorado colleges and universities, according to plans obtained Wednesday. On Wednesday, the House Appropriations Committee delayed action on a bill that would Ritter have ordered Pinnacol Assurance to turn over $500 million from its approximately $700 million surplus. That bill now is expected to die. Gov. Bill Ritter said the plan to take money from the statecreated workers compensation insurance company’s surplus is

off the table, and instead he and lawmakers will focus on other steps to avoid devastating cuts to higher education. “Members of my staff and I have tried in good faith to reach an agreement with Pinnacol. However, there remain too many unresolved issues and questions for Colorado citizens and Pinnacol shareholders and customers,” Ritter said. The new package of cuts calls for raising as much as $354 million by postponing a major water project, increasing tobacco taxes and cutting $187 million from the budget, including reductions in medical provider rates and requiring state employees to take 10 unpaid furlough days. Republican House Minority Leader Mike May said Republicans want a larger cut than the $300 million needed for higher education in the event the state’s budget crisis worsens

after the legislative session ends May 6. The proposals drew praise from business leaders, who strongly opposed the Pinnacol takeover. “We applaud the governor and legislative leadership for this responsible step toward balancing the budget,” said Travis Berry, spokesman for the Colorado Competitive Council. Rep. Jack Pommer, D-Boulder, said the Legislature may wait and study the various Pinnacol proposals this summer. He said any help from the company would come too late to help balance next year’s budget. “It looks as though it might not be the ideal bill to balance our budget,” Pommer said. The revised plan will be submitted today as an amendment when the House begins debate on the budget bill.

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Real estate hit hard But real estate and development, which has been a huge part of the company’s business, is bogged down, with a tremendous amount of investment in non-resort properties, Jensen said. Intrawest, for example, owns undeveloped land at Copper that was highly valued just 12

affected the guest experience. “We’ve put the numbers on the wall for our employees,” Jensen said, explaining that the company has tried to make it clear to workers that it is doing what it can to ride out the economic storm.

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tain and Winter Park performed well given current economic conditions, as did several of Intrawest’s Eastern resorts. The season was strong until Presidents Day, Jensen added, when destination visits declined dramatically. Despite a relatively strong winter performance by the company’s ski resorts, Intrawest has been in survival mode this season, Jensen said. “The reality is, in this global economic challenge, that we have to take every step to survive. We’re looking at all the options to reduce our debt,” Jensen said, asked to address rumors that Copper Mountain is for sale. “Copper is not one we want to sell,” Jensen continued. “There are some assets that are core to our business. ... But we’re exploring all the options.” Another path could be to finance some of the company’s various businesses independently, Jensen said. For example, Intrawest’s Quebec assets could be financed separately in Quebec, he explained.

months ago. But the extremely tight credit market has hit those holdings hard. “The parcels we have have a relatively low value. It’s hard to get value for it,” Jensen said, explaining how the company’s cash is tied up in land. In the current market, it’s hard to monetize those assets, he said, and Intrawest will scramble. But he added that the company will continue to meet its obligations, financial and otherwise. That includes an agreement with Summit County to end the practice of parking along Copper Road by the start of next season. Jensen said Intrawest will move ahead with some planned improvements at the Corn Lot, east of Highway 91, to reach that goal. And before moving ahead with any of the real estate plans approved by the county last summer, Copper will study its employee housing obligations. “That would be our first brick-and-mortar project,” Jensen said. Intrawest also plans to move ahead with a $7 million gondola at Steamboat Ski Area to move skiers from Wildhorse Meadows to the base of the mountain. And while Intrawest cut staffing this winter, the biggest reductions have come at the corporate level, Jensen said. There haven’t been cuts in grooming, ski school or in safety programs, he said, careful to explain that the budget-saving measures have not

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Wall Street is seeing an economic glass that’s half-full — again. Investors poured money into consumer product and financial companies Wednesday as they saw new signals that the recession could be easing its chokehold on the economy. Stocks increased in the last hour of trading after the Federal

Reserve released a report showing glimmers of hope in U.S. business conditions. The market had drifted for much of the day on poor readings on industrial production and consumer prices. The Dow Jones industrial average ended with a gain of 109 points. The late-day turnaround was typical of a market that has looked for reasons to push higher on hopes for a recovery ever since stocks skidded to 12-year lows in early March. A power-

ful five-week rally since then has pushed the market up more than 20 percent. Technology stocks lagged after Intel’s tightlipped forecast caused jitters about a corner of the market that had drawn buyers during the past month, but the tech-focused Nasdaq composite index managed a slender advance. Money flowed into stocks such as Procter & Gamble, which boosted its dividend, and American Express, which said

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credit card defaults might be stabilizing. Stocks in hard-hit parts of the market such as airlines and home builders bounded higher as investors bet the economy might be finding its footing. “The market may not be seeing concrete signs of a recovery, but there are specks of light that we’re on the road to stabilization,” said Ryan Larson, senior equity trader at Voyageur Asset Management. The last-hour surged pushed the Dow up 109.44, or 1.4 per-

cent, to 8,029.62. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index increased 10.56, or 1.3 percent, to 852.06, and the Nasdaq edged up 1.08, or 0.1 percent, to 1,626.80. The Russell 2000 index increased 7.91, or 1.8 percent, to 461.13. An increasing stream of quarterly results from companies is likely to add to the market’s fractiousness as corporate earnings season gets under way this week.

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The avalanche danger for the Steamboat zone is MODERATE on most aspects and elevations.

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SPORTS Steamboat Today • Thursday, April 16, 2009

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Moguls squad finishes strong Team ends with 7 podium finishes Luke Graham

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starts at noon today at the Moffat County High School track complex. The day will start with the javelin throw. Although the Colorado High School Activities

The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club freestyle moguls team finished the season on a high note during the weekend, tallying seven podium finishes in the year-end event at Vail. “It was awesome,” said Rob Day, the Winter Sports Club’s head NorAm freestyle coach. “It was great to see and definitely a wonderful way to end the season. Especially with all the people that did get the podium. They really did deserve it.” Highlighting Saturday’s single moguls event was Bo Randolph, who was last on his first run after skiing on a broken ski. Undeterred and last to go on his second run, Randolph put down a huge effort — again on a broken ski — to finish first. Rob Burden finished second and Michael Degrandis finished third. Other male finishers include Ryan Dyer in fifth and Dalton Lee in seventh. “There was no one touching those guys all day,” Day said. “Those were the guys that were on point.” On the women’s side, Rebecca Miller came in with a strong thirdplace finish. Brittany Loweree in fifth, Kristen Sweeney in eighth and Shelby Dyer in 11th all had strong showings. On Sunday in the dual moguls event, the Winter Sports Club again was well represented. Miller highlighted the day with her first career win. Loweree was fourth, and Shelby Dyer finished in sixth. “That was absolutely huge,” Day said about Miller’s win. “She was pumped. She was the best skier on Sunday. All the girls were holding back and not flipping.

See Track, page 20

See Moguls, page 20

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Cindy and Matt Gantick congratulate their son Jasper, a senior on the Steamboat Springs High School lacrosse team, after Wednesday’s game against Grand Valley Lightning. Seniors and their parents were honored after the last home game of the season.

Sailors snuff Lightning

Rout puts Steamboat lacrosse on verge of undefeated season Luke Graham

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Steamboat Springs High School senior lacrosse player Jasper Gantick never envisioned the scenario that has played out this season.

As a freshman, every opponent intimidated Gantick. But in his sophomore year, he realized he could hold his own, and by the time his junior year rolled around, he thought the Sailors could beat some teams and be on the right end of games more often than the wrong end.

But with Wednesday’s 12-1 win against the Grand Valley Lightning and a forfeit win against Durango, Gantick and his teammates are in line to achieve something many thought wouldn’t be possible four years ago: an undefeated regular season.

“I never envisioned a mountain lacrosse conference,” Gantick said after Senior Day at Gardner Field. “Undefeated? I certainly never saw that coming.” Although the work isn’t done See Lacrosse, page 20

Hayden ‘home’ meet set for Craig track Joel Reichenberger PILOT & TODAY STAFF

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Lengthy travel is a natural part of Western Slope League sports, but rarely is life on the road more regular than for track teams. That’s part of what makes today’s Hayden-hosted meet in Craig such a treat, Tigers track coach Barbara Manzanares said. The team will compete at

PREP TRACK home — or as close to it as Hayden High School’s dirt track will allow. “It’s a lot more exciting when you get to host it,” the team’s second-year coach said. “It’s more exciting for the kids, and it gives us some really good exposure.” Hayden hasn’t hosted a track meet for several years. Manzanares said the school

traditionally trades off a home meet every other year with North Park, but the Wildcats lost interest in the deal. Now, Hayden hopes to establish a tradition with its invitational. “We’re looking forward to it,” Manzanares said. The meet, which includes Hayden’s Class 2A Western Slope rivals Rangely, Soroco and Meeker along with other teams from around the region,

If you go What: Hayden Tiger Invitational When: noon today Where: Moffat County High School, 900 Finley Lane, Craig

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Team to prepare for playoffs after today Lacrosse continued from 19 yet — Steamboat concludes the regular season at 4 p.m. today in Eagle Valley, a team it beat, 15-1, earlier this season — the full spectrum of how far the program and five seniors have come was on full display Wednesday. Playing their fourth game in five days — against a quality opponent, to boot — the Sailors played their most complete game of the year. Steamboat (13-0 overall) jumped up, 3-0, early in the first quarter on goals from Brian Bertrand, Gus Worden and Jack Spady. The team took a 5-0 lead midway through the second on two Garret Ehrick goals, but unlike most of the season, the team found it tough to get going in the offensive zone. But even after Grand Valley’s

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Association doesn’t sanction the event, there’s a movement to have it included in the season-ending CHSAA state meet within the next couple years. It will be a scored event today. The rest of the field events kick off at 1 p.m., and the running events start at 1:30. While the event offers fans and families a rare chance to see Hayden’s athletes perform close to home, there are a few Tigers

Senior Holli Salazar also qualified for state and won the shot put last weekend in Glenwood. Salazar is the defending Class 2A state champion and will attempt to keep an astonishing streak going. She’s reset the school record in each of her last four meets, a streak that dates back to last spring’s league track meet. Her current best is 42 feet, 2 1/2 inches, just 12 1/2 inches short of the Class 2A state record. Girls shot put starts at 1 p.m.

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Everyone was going top to bottom. She did the run that she does and pulled out a win.” On the men’s side, Randolph put another good day of skiing together, finishing second.

Michael Degrandis was third, Lee was sixth and George Degrandis was eighth. The event served as the final event of the season, but points gained from the event count for next season. Day called it a buffer so the skiers don’t have to stress

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as much about points throughout next season. The freestyle team continues workouts in early May with physical tests. Day estimated the team would be jumping off the water ramps at Bald Eagle Lake by the middle or end of May.

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everyone will want to keep an eye on. Hayden already has qualified two competitors to the state meet. High jumper Murphy Smartt is eyeing the school record of 6 feet, 3 1/4 inches. He qualified for state at the first meet of the season, then won again last weekend at the Demon Invitational in Glenwood Springs. The boys high jump immediately will follow the girls high jump, which starts at 1 p.m.

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wrong end of losses like — and much worse than — Wednesday’s. For them to perform like they have this season, Hiester said, shows their mettle. “I remember getting beaten bad every game,” Worden said about his freshman year. “I remember not being able to compete with the Denver teams because we didn’t have a field. I remember the first game we played because we hadn’t been outside. … But I still had the vision we could compete.” Steamboat will get its chance to show how far the program really has come. After today’s game with Eagle Valley, Steamboat will prepare for the playoffs. Because Steamboat won its conference, the team should be assured a top-16 seed and a home playoff game in the first round.

Hayden already has 2 qualifiers for state

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Johnny Hall cut the lead to 5-1 late in the first half, a heavylegged Steamboat team showed it could still play a high level of lacrosse. The Sailors squashed any chance of a comeback with four unanswered goals in the third quarter, to go up, 9-1, in the final frame. John Wharton, Grant McCannon and Ehrick added late goals in the fourth to complete the rout. “It’s one of our most complete games,” Steamboat coach Bob Hiester said. “The score doesn’t indicate their level of play. It wasn’t like we kept our offense on the field all day.” The win and the season has been especially significant to the team’s five seniors — Worden, Weston Kim, Gantick, Chase Grippa and Kevin Stokes. Hiester said the five have been on the

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Wednesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Placed RHP Alfredo Simon and 3B Melvin Mora on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Matt Albers and RHP Radhames Liz from Norfolk (IL). BOSTON RED SOX—Placed RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka on the 15-day DL. Recalled LHP Hunter Jones from Pawtucket (IL). CLEVELAND INDIANS—Recalled LHP Aaron Laffey from Columbus (IL). Optioned INF Josh Barfield to Columbus. TEXAS RANGERS—Activated RHP Willie Eyre from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Warner Madrigal to Oklahoma (PCL). National League HOUSTON ASTROS—Placed RHP Brian Moehler on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Alberto Arias from Round Rock (PCL). PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Acquired OF Delwyn Young from Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league players or cash. Designated LHP Dave Davidson for assignment.

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

5’8” Wurlizer Grand Piano, Show Room $3500; Woodmaster 18” Planer - Molder $1200; Yamaha 3500 Watt generator $750. All Excellent condition. Call 970-756-3106 CHILDCARE OFFERED: Experienced Craig mother offering FT & PT day care, no weekends. Children of all ages. Call 937-231-3925 Mobile Welding, Fabricating and Mechanic. 20 years experience. Call 970-276-8163

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

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 Wanted: Railroad ties 970-846-9987 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 Locally cut beetle kill lumber. 970-846-8202

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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!

Mister Money of Steamboat970-879-3633

Free Kenmore Dryer. U haul. Call 871-4294 Free insulated glass sliding door panels. (970)879-4875

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. 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 BUYING GOLD, SILVER AND PLATINUM BULLION AND COINS. all (970)-824-5807 or Cell (970)-326-8170. 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. 1972 Ford 4x4 Pick-up, $1,500. (3) Shotguns: Mossberg 12ga pump, Higgins 16ga bolt, Remington semi-auto. 970-826-0399 Credenza orig. $1100. Now $300.00 Desk orig. $1200. Now $300.00 1965 Mustang coupe $3700.00 Antique dresser/hutch $260.00 879-4700 We buy used books. All kinds! Please call (970)620-4507 Like new plastic crates. $2 each.

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

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

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.

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AKC Golden Retriever puppies, born 3/7, 3 males, 4 females, $450, parents on site 970-629-8719

AKC Registered Lab Puppies. Chocolates and Blacks, Championship blood line. Ready on April 29th. $500, taking depostis now! 970-824-9615

CALLING ALL DOGS! FAMILY DOG TRAINING Starts May 7th in Craig. Contact Laura Tyler 970-629-1507 or Sandra Kruczek 970-824-4189

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.

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

AKC Basset Hounds. $400 Also Mini Schnauzer and a Yorki/Westie. Cocker Spaniel. All $50 off. BAKER DRIVE PETS 970-824-3933

Wanted: 5 1/2’ x 12’ sectional temporary corral fencing any condition, other sizes considered. (970) 819-3234 4H’ers reserve your angora bucklings and doelings, all colors. Fiber goats, not meat goats. Yellow Jacket Ridge Ranch 970-846-3998 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 2 year old Red Angus bulls. (719) 379-5213 PART-TIME NANNY ASAP for fun 3 yo. 20 hrs wk, Mon/Wed, excellent references & experience required. Bilingual welcome. Lite housekeeping. 846-0075

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.

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

Large round bales alfalfa & meadow hay. Horse quality, never rained on $130 ton. Delivery available Call (970)734-7915 or 272-3282. Good quality grass hay, small square bales. $115 per ton, call 824-1085 and leave message.

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High quality grass hay for sale. Large round bales, $120 Ton 970-846-7305

Lost white ferret near Hahn’s Peak. Last seen Friday, April 10. Please call 756-3106 or 756-6737 if found. 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. 4-15-09 Found in Oak Creek-White cat with black/tan stripes unneutered male. LOST. 150 Dynastar skis with Look bindings and favorite poles. Meadows Parking Lot 4/12. 846-4582. Found: 2 pair of skis in the Sanctuary. Call to identify. (970)871-9944 or 870-6184

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

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.

Found: set of keys on 4th and Pine. Call to identify! 970-879-0344

FREE carpet & pad & kitchen cabinets. Please call for details. (970) 846-0186 FREE: To good home Alaskan Huskies, Iditarod finishers, loving, good with kids. Call 846-5456

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New and used Fish and Reptile equipment Sale! As low as $10 Tropical Rockies 879-1909

Free confidential pregnancy tests & ultrasound. Pregnancy Resource Center. 544 Oak Street (The Good Shepherd House) Walk-ins welcome Tuesdays from 12-6PM, and Thursdays 9-1PM or call for an appointment any time. 871-1307

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

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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Moffat County-Seeking applicants for the position of Temporary part-time Custodial Technician for Parks & Recreation. For complete job description, contact Colorado Workforce Center (970) 824-3246. Moffat County is an EEO Employer.

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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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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 Prestige Property Detailing now hiring for summer lawn care, & garden. FT, PT, Temporary available. Call Matt 970-291-9593. WANTED: 29 SERIOUS PEOPLE Work from home using a computer. Up to $1,500-$5,000 PT, FT www.ltjglobal.com

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

Comb Goddess has an opening for ft or pt booth rental hair stylist. 871-0606 Mystery shoppers. Earn up to $100 a day. Under cover shoppers needed to judge retail-dining establishments. Experience not required. 800-721-8703 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 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.

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.

Laundry Tech (FT) YVMC is currently seeking team driven individuals to join our Environmental Services department as Laundry Tech. Applicants must be a team player, upbeat, with the ability to multi-task in a fun fast paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. We offer great benefits including health insurance, paid time off, ski passes, 403(b) retirement plan and more! Apply at Yampa Valley Medical Center, Human Resources at 1024 Central Park Drive Steamboat Springs, CO, fax resume to 871-2337, apply online at www.yvmc.org or email to: careers@yvmc.org.

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.

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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

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.

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.

Central Park Liquor is hiring full-time night cashiers and stockers at $12/hour. Shifts include all weekends and holidays. For more info contact Brandon @ 970-879-3428 or apply in person @ 1835 Central Park Plaza.

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.

HR Coordinator - EEO/AA

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

DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES City of Steamboat Springs $82,171-$109,755 excellent benefits. Administers combined Finance and Intergovernmental Services Department with a 14 person staff. Requires education and training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field and 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in local government. Advanced degree and experience as Municipal Finance Director in Colorado is preferred. Finalists subject to Open Records disclosure Submit to: jthrasher@steamboatsprings.net by April 30, 2009. For information see: www.steamboatsprings.net EEO

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

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

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:Delightful 2BD, 1BA, furnished, sunny & spacious. Beautiful views, hot-tub, WD, cable & wireless. Landscaped. $1250 month. 846-5004 - 870-6410

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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

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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

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA freshly remodeled downtown basement apartment, NS, NP. Year lease. $1000 monthly. Call 879.3718 between 9-5. STEAMBOAT: Sunny, Quiet, studio Apt Downtown with garage. Excellent location, rarely available. NS $1100 month + elec. 871-1681 or 846-8026 STEAMBOAT:One room efficiency apartment, full bath, full kitchen, pets possible. Fireplace. NS. $1,000 includes utilities. 846-4420 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 OAK CREEK: 2BD, 1Bath apartment, all appliances, NS, 1 pet negotiable, 1st & security. $895 per month includes utilities. Joe 846-3542 STEAMBOAT: Very nice studio apartment available. utilities, cable, and internet included. NP, WD, First, last, security. References required. $725 monthly. (970)871-9918 or (970)846-5358

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STEAMBOAT:New Studio unit with deck & gargae. WD hook ups, $975 monthly. 970-870-1681, or 970-819-2929 OAK CREEK:2BR, 1BA Apartment. Heat, water & sewer included. $695 monthly + deposit NS, Pet negotiable. Available immediately (970)846-6218 OAK CREEK: Large studio apartment - 1BD apartment, both in great condition! $675 monthly includes all utilities, dish. 970-819-2849

OAK CREEK: Great Views! 2BD, 1BA, recently updated, flooring, paint and windows. $650 monthly plus utilities. 1st, last, deposit. 970-736-2383 STEAMBOAT:Beautiful studio apartment, front porch overlooking pond, private settings. All utilities included. $1000 monthly negotiable. Mountain location. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. (970)291-9266 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: Private, one room efficiency apartment, full bath, laundry room, NS, NP. $750 includes utilities, cable TV, wireless. 846-6905 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:3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Furnished Condo on Mountain. W/D, NP, NS. Steamboat Home Management & Realty 879-1982 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:Beautiful condo, furnished, 2BD, 2BA, deck, shuttle. Hot tub & sauna. $1400 includes gas, cable, water & internet. Available May 1st. 970-846-5323 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, great views, cable TV, internet, gas fireplace, hottub, covered parking, NS, NP lease $1400 negotiable Available 4-15. 917-292-7286 STEAMBOAT:Furnished 1BD, 1BA. Utilities and internet included. W/D in unit. Pool, hottub, on mountain. 1st, last, security $1250. Liz 879-5100x10

STEAMBOAT:GREAT LOCATION: 1BD, 1BTH on Yampa St, backyard, pets OK, OPEN NOW, some utilities included $785 mo. Call Jill 846-7801

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: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: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

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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:1BD, 1BA Walton Village condo, fully furnished, beautiful unit, NS, NP. Available now. 1st, last, deposit. $1,100 month. 819-7505

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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:1BD, 1BA very small condo on mountain, furnished, NS, NP. $750 month Susan 870-8282 or Lee 846-0695 STEAMBOAT:Sunray 2BD, 2BA furnished on bus line, vaulted ceiling, WD, 2-car heated garage. Includes heat & water. Call mike 846-8692 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: Condo on mountain. 2BD, 1BA. Cute, clean, great karma! (970) 846-2631 STEAMBOAT:Newly refurbished small 1BD on mountain. Available early May, NS, NP $850, will work with last and deposit. Call 970-879-5124 STEAMBOAT:Fully Furnished 1Bd, 1Ba on the mountain, $1250 month-to-month, or $1000 monthly for 6 month lease, includes all utilities. 970-846-1031 STEAMBOAT:1BR, 2Bath quiet top floor corner unit directly across from ski area. Huge views, townhome feel, hottub. NP, NS short or long term $1000 monthly. Available May 1. 970-846-7547 1BA, 1BA, Ski Trails Condo. Fully furnished, $1000 monthly includes all utilities. NS, NP. Available until December 1st. 970-846-2659 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA Copper Ridge Condo, Brand New, Great Deck and Views, WD, NS, NP. Call Dave @ 970-734-6058. 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

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STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Storm Meadows East Condo. Fully furnished. Utilities included. $975 monthly. Available until December 1st. Call (507)250-5041

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:2BD, 2BA furnished Rockies 1st floor. Views! Pool, hot tubs out your door! Mountain, bus route, NS, NP $1500. 304-722-2386

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA Sundance Creek condo WD, garage, on the bus route, gas fireplace, hot tub, NS, NP 970-734-6059

STEAMBOAT:Condo Rental: 4Bdrm, 4Bath, fully furnished. Outside deck, WD, garage, fireplace. Complex has pool and hot tubs. Across the street from gondola. NP, NS in unit. $2,100.00 month. Call Megan 720-335-6562 or e-mail megangillick@gmail.com STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, Walton Village unfurnished, WD, NS, NP, lease. Water, heat, cable included. $850 month. Available May 1st. Call 970-948-1525 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: Large, 2BD, 2BA + loft, one car garage, NS, NP, WD, DW, on mountain. Cable, water, trash included. 846-4037 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

OAK CREEK:2BD, 2BA, 1 car garage. Brand new condominium in Oak Creek for rent. Pets allowed. $1,500 monthly 970-846-3597

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:Spring Sale until June 12th! $300 per week or $1,000 monthly! Furnished 2BD, 2BA, Sunray Meadows, garage, NS, NP. (720)581-3299

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

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

STEAMBOAT: Oversized 2BD, 2BA Rockies condo, fully-furnished, fully-equipped kitchen, swimming pool & hot tub. Gas fireplace, NP, $1,300 1-800-733-7060

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA. Close walk to downtown. Willing to negotiate. $1,550 monthly, NS, NP. All utilities included. 970-846-1598

STEAMBOAT:Affordable rentals.1, 2, 3 bedroom condominiums available on the mountain. Some with garages. NP, NS. Starting at $900. Lisa 970-879-5100 STEAMBOAT: 2BD condo on mountain, no pets. $1,300 monthly. Month to month negotiable, available May 1st. 970-734-4644 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: Awesome furnished 2BD, 2BA, short or long term rental at The Pines. $1,250 monthly, weekly rates available. NS, NP 970-846-3875 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:Timbers 1BD, 1BA, fireplace, NS, pets negotiable, $1,000 includes electric, water, trash. Lease negotiable. 1st, last, dep. 970-819-9222.

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:2BD, 2BA, mountain, 1600 sqft, heated floors, WD, NS, Pets okay. Available May 1st. $1,400 + utilities & deposit. 970-393-0980

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: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. $1,575 month plus utilities. Available immediately. Call 870-8976 STEAMBOAT:4BD, 2BA upper 1/2 of duplex, on mountain, 1-car garage, bus route, WD, DW, pet OK. 879-5811

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, 3357 Apres Ski Way, WD. Walking distance to Gondola. NP, $1300 monthly + deposit & utilities. 970-846-9589

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA partially Furnished, Internet, Cable Included, Bus-Route, WD, Hot-Tub, mountain. NS, NP $1450 1st, Last, Security. 970-871-7921

STEAMBOAT: ON MOUNTAIN. 2bd, 2ba condo at Timber Run, completely furnished, pool, hot tub, sauna, wd in unit, stunning remodel just completed. Available NOW, $1,500 month see or www.steamboat319.com 608-347-6208

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

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

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: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

STEAMBOAT:Rockies 1BD. Furnished, F/P, pool, hot tub. Walk to Mt. No pets. $1100 monthly plus electric. Lease 970-879-8161

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

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

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:Walton Village 1BD. Partially furnished. Hot tub. On bus route. No pets. $900 monthly plus utilities. Lease (970)879-8161

STEAMBOAT: Beautiful 1BD, 1BA, utilities included, furnished, pool, hot tub. $1,000 Available May 1st 970-846-0100

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Remodeled, top corner unit, mountain views. Fireplace, wood floors, WD, hot tub & pool, NS, NP. $1150 monthly (970)736-1204

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

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STEAMBOAT:Sunray Meadows 2BD, 2BA, garage, WD, NS, NP, Building 11. Spectacular views, Most utilities included. Available Now Tim (480) 831-1970 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:Furnished, very private creek side, Burgess Creek. Very clean, 2bd, 3ba, attached garage. $1,600 month. Michael Available May 1 (949)433-1708

STEAMBOAT:2bd, 2bth on bus route. $1200 + security. Available now. Pet ok. 846-8889 TOPONAS:Newer 2BD, 1BA Log Home. Partially furnished. Large acreage. NS. $800 monthly. 970-638-4281 or 846-4593 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: 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:2Bd, 1Ba. Close to Mountain on Bus Route. Lower half of Duplex NS, WD, Pet Ok. $1,100 plus deposit and electric, $500 Rebate at end of lease, available 5/1/09. 970-367-5961 or Cell 909-816-5558.

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

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STEAMBOAT:Fantastic Oldtowm 3BD, 1BA. Great location! Large fenced yard, big deck. NS, available 6-1. Dog ok. $2150 + utilities. 846-5667 YAMPA: 2BD, 1BA with garage, large fenced yard. NS, pet negotiable. $850 monthly, first, last, security. Available May 1st. (970)846-4596

STEAMBOAT:4bdr 2ba $489 monthly! Foreclosure! Stop Renting! 5% dw, 30 yrs @ 8% apr! For Listings Call 800-576-6921 xB030 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:Charming house Downtown. 3BD, 1BA, year lease. $1,450 monthly. Available May 1st. 970-846-0230

STAGECOACH:Beautiful home for rent on Thorpe mountain. 4BD, 3BA, garage, hot tub, NS, NP. On 17 acres, just minutes from Stagecoach reservoir. Asking $2100 monthly. 281-798-4005.

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

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

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

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: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. Oak Creek:2BR, 1BA house for rent. New remodel and sunny. $1,000 month includes water, sewer, trash and electric. Call 970-846-3824 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. 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:Old town 2-3 bdrm home, 3 blks from Lincoln, new bath, laundry, and DW, ideal for couple, pets okay, 1st & security $1500 monthly plus utilities. Call (970)871-1130 STEAMBOAT:Sunny Pamela Lane 3BD, 2BA, with vaulted ceilings & garage. WD, NS, pet? Walk into downtown. $2,000 month. Call 846-1007

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:4BD, 3BA, Fully furnished, NS, No cats, small dog considered. Single, double occupancy! $1,800 utilities. Mature applicants please call (818)720-1134 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:On the mountain, bus-route, close to park, great neighborhood. 4BD, 2BA, 2-car garage, WD, NS. $2,400month plus utilities. 970- 846-1984

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

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:Remodelled 3BD, 2.5BA, large master suite, mud room, storage shed, privacy fence. West Acres #69. $1,350 (970)846-5646

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:2BED, 1BATH, Oversized garage; fits 2 cars. long-term lease. Newly remodeled/painted, excellent condition. NP, $975 per month, includes water and trash. (970)846-0588

STEAMBOAT:13th St near library & Core trail/river, 2-3bdrm home, 1 full bath, WD, DW, NS, large yard, flexible lease term. $1500 P/M + utilities, 1st, Last, Deposit. 846-9106 YAMPA:3 bdrm, large yard, 2 out buildings plus shop, NS, pet negotiable. $1100.00 monthly, first, last, security. 970-819-2683

STEAMBOAT:1-4 bedroom homes/condos. Downtown, Walton Village, Walton Creek Also others $700 - $2000 per month. Available now or soon 970.879.8171 www.AxisWestRealty.com

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: 2BD, 1BA Whistler- Nice unit fully furnished except beds. $1200 monthly. Month-month ok. 303-638-0956

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.

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

YAMPA:Newer home, 3BD, 2BA, laundry room, fenced yard. First, last, security. $900 monthly. Available June 1st. 638-4618

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:Downtown 3BD, 2BA, WD, NS, NP. Available May. $1875 monthly, first, last, security. 303-378-5543

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

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 HAYDEN:Bright, 1150sqft 2bdrm, 2bath near airport with 1150sqft heated garage, storage or commercial space. Available May 20th. $1400 monthly. 846-4296 HAYDEN:Valleyview Work OR Live. Large 1150 sqft 2BD, 2BA + 1150 sqft heated storage with overhead door. Great views! New construction. $1500 month. 819-1788 or 870-0169 STEAMBOAT:3BR, 3BA on mtn, bus route, WD, cable, pool, tennis & hot tub. Avail 5/1 $1,600 + utilities. 846-6853 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: Beautiful 4BD, 3.5BA, 1 car garage, between mountain and town, bus route, WD, NS, NP. $2100 monthly. 846-6423. 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:$2,400 monthly, 4BD, 4BA FURNISHED Townhome between Mtn & town on bus route. Views, 1 car garage, W/D. (303)815-0535 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:3BD, 2BA, nice, clean, 2300 sf, fully furnished or unfurnished, private town setting, aspens, great mountain views. $1900 monthly 970-819-7684 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:New luxury 4BD, 4BA large 2 car garage on bus route. NS, NP, $2500 unfurnished or $2800 furnished per month. Chuck 879-2871

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

STEAMBOAT:Furnished room, private bath, wifi, cable, W/D. Quiet mountain complex on bus route. $700 includes utilities. Deposit, NS, NP. 819-0404

STEAMBOAT:Enclave - 3 bedrooms. Furnished. On mountain and bus route. Two car garage. $2075 monthly plus utilities. NP Lease. (970)879-8161

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:1BD, private bath, separate entrance, storage space, WD, NS, NP, on MT, bus route. Available May 1st, $700 no utilities, 846-3331, furnished 3BD townhouse to share with one person.

STEAMBOAT:Downtown Living! 2bed, 2.5bathModern amenities, large kitchen, WD, gas FP. Charming, convenient, NS, references. Available 5/1. $1500 mo. 846-6114

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:Fairview - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Unfurnished. Close to downtown and college. $1800 monthly plus utilities. NP (970)879-8161

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. $2100 + utilities. Available May 1st. Call (970)819-2879

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

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STEAMBOAT:Enjoy country living on small ranch about 10 minutes West of Steamboat, on Trout Creek. One room available $600 monthly. 879-3699 STEAMBOAT:AMAZING LOCATION IN OLD TOWN! 1BD in 4BD house, Share with 4 laid back 20somethings, N/S, W/D, pets ok, 1/5 utilities, parking, $575 monthly. (847)707-6943 CRAIG:ROOM 4 RENT condo, rooms upstairs, full privileges, WD cable, DSL, phone. $470 Utilities included. 1st & last. (970) 620-4653 STEAMBOAT:Room for rent on mountain, clean, furnished, WD, NP, NS, great deck. $575 + 1/4 utilities+ deposit. References. 970-846-0323 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: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: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: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:2 rooms available in 3BD, 2BA Mountain Vista townhome. Available now! WD, clable, wifi, $700 per room includes utilities. Travis 970-846-6799 STEAMBOAT: 1 bedroom for rent in brand new Ranch house on 15 acres, WD. $700 monthly. 970-331-4576 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, Fully furnished, on bus route, NS, walk to mountain. (970)846-8280 STEAMBOAT:Mature Christian wants NS roommate, split furnished 2BD, 2BA. Cable, WD, Storage, bus, mountain. Utilities included No lease $675 846-3740

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

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: 2BD, 1BA Whistler Village, Furnished, $1250 + utilities. Hottub & pool. WD, NP. Short or long term, Call (970)846-7341

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

STEAMBOAT: Office space for Free! Single to large executive suite in a professional building great parking,1st month Free 970-870-3473 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 STEAMBOAT: Bright, sunny office spaces with great signage at the Copper Clock Building along Elk River Road. 284SF and 470SF. ONLY $350 and $550 mo! Call Central Park Management at 879-3294.

STEAMBOAT:RIVERSIDE PLACE AGGRESSIVELY PRICED STARTING AT $10 FT. Several square foot age options available for retail, office, restaurant space. Jim Hansen (970)846-4109 Thaine Mahanna (970)846-5336 Old Town Realty HAYDEN: 3100 sq ft warehouse with office and full bath/shower – 2 12 foot truck doors and man doors on either side. Could divide. New, landscaped and ready to lease @ $10.80 per foot. Valley View Industrial Park, a great midpoint location between Craig and Steamboat. Call Dutch (970) 846-1676.

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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: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 STEAMBOAT:Warehouse: Live or Work 2,000 sq.ft. 3 phase power, fire alarm, sprinkler, large swing and overhead doors, internet, passive solar. Tenant finish, built to suite. This is an excellent property with great neighbors. 970-879-6667 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: 427 Oak St. Available Immediately, 1850 Sq Ft. For further info Call Janet 879-0642 or 846-6962 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: Rent all or Part of A+ Professional Office Building. Features: Reception, conference, windows & kitchen. MOSER & ASSOC. 970-879-2839 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:Spacious executive office space available in May. 1200 sqft. Pine Grove area. Easy access, unlimited parking. Call Mark 879-6519 mjthomsen@qwestoffice.net STEAMBOAT:Sundance @ Fishcreek. Get 3 months Reduced rent starting July 1. Prime Storefront for Office or Retail. 2032 sq ft corner space with huge windows, private bath, wet bar, great parking. Bob Larson 871-4992.

STEAMBOAT: 800sqft Warehouse #3, Yampa Valley Business Park. $825 monthly. Call Tom at 879-1708

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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

Awesome Business Opportunity Spruce Up! Hair Salon For Sale. Long lease included. 701 Oak Street Steamboat Springs. Gigi Walker 879-1722

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

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

Investment Property over 3A. Industrial with house, shop, 26 units of self storage, many existing uses. SUPER LOCATION! Bill 970-734-8069 THE VICTORIA 10th & Lincoln RETAIL AND OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE OR LEASE Hal Unruh Prudential Steamboat Realty 970-875-2413

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

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STEAMBOAT: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.

Successful year round guest ranch business for lease or option to buy. Owner financing may be available. Great growth potential! Call 970-879-6220

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

Domino’s Pizza local franchisee. $220,000 OBO. Financing available. Partnerships a possibility. Call Todd at 970-846-4038

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

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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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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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1,800 sqft Shop, Storage, Office Space. Will consider lease. $290,000. 970-870-1681, or 970-819-2929

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

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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

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Dreamboat Cafe located @ OTHS. Is for sale great seasonal business. Some owners financing possible. 970-691-0251

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

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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

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!

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

FSBO-COMPLETELY REMODELED Walton Village 1BD, 1BA on greenbelt. W/D, gas fp, pool, hot tubs, tennis. A STEAL @ $205,000! MUST SEE! Call 879-8127.

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Steamboat Grand 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

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!

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

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

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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 FSBO DEAL: Upper Walton Village 1BD. $180,000 Call 819-6209 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 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

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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 $445,000 Downtown! Includes accessory apartment + 2BD, 2BA home. Owner/Broker Call Roy Powell RE/MAX STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661 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 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 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 Affordable Quaint Log Home plus Artist’s Studio on 4 lots, Phippsburg, backyard perimeter-fenced. Just $74,000. Upper Yampa Realty 970-736-8454 www.UpperYampaRealty.com

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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

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

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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

Paonia Retirement - Clark Homestead offers energy conscious homes for elegant living, two bedroom units, with oversized garage. www.clarkhomesteadpaonia.com

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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 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

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

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

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 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 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 Foreclosures, Short Sales, & Smokin’ Hot Real Estate Deals WWW.STEAMBOATBESTBUYS.COM Updated Weekly 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 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

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

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

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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

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Large private .79 acre lot. 2BD, 1BA home. Unique opportunity. Fairview neighborhood. VIEWS! $470,000 Call Roy Powell RE/MAX Steamboat 970-846-1661 Foreclosure! 4bdr 2ba $32,500! Bank Foreclosures! Must Sell! For Listings Call 800-576-6921 xR406

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

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

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

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.

4+/-acres bordering Oak Creek: Keep your livestock! Water/sewer taps paid. Building sites w/great views. $190,000. Upper Yampa Realty 970-736-8454 www.UpperYampaRealty.com

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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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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 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

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

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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

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President Barack Obama declared on tax-filing day that he aims to ease the dread of deadline day with “a simpler tax code that rewards work and the pur-

suit of the American dream.” “For too long, we’ve seen taxes used as a wedge to scare people into supporting policies that increased the burden on working people instead of helping them live their dreams,” Obama said. “That has to change, and that’s the work that we’ve begun.”

His words hardly were met with universal applause. Across the country, protesters met at statehouses and town squares to oppose Obama’s federal spending since he took office. Organizers said they wanted to channel the spirit of the Boston Tea Party’s rebellion.

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lion deficit this year, the largest in history. During a visit to Steamboat Springs on Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, DColo., defended deficit spending in the short term to help put the nation’s economy back on track and said deficits will be reduced in future years. Those who attended Wednesday’s rally, however, weren’t buying the justifications. “We are tired of the government spending our money on stupid stuff that we don’t need,” said Lisa Richardson, 18, of Craig. Steamboat resident Shannon Steele said he attended the rally “just to stand up and be heard. Just to say we don’t agree with the current administration. We’re tired of the spending.” Moving forward, Akin said The Steamboat Institute will hold educational forums on the country’s “founding principles.” A public policy conference has been scheduled for August. Akin said he hopes to land nationally recognized speakers for the event.

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tives lacked during last year’s presidential campaign — especially when compared to the highly visible efforts of local Democrats. In November, Akin said, “For whatever reason, you’re unlikely to see Republicans standing on the street corner waving a sign. It’s always been that way. … That’s probably something we need to get better at.” Apparently, a nerve has been struck. “We’ve had enough of your high taxes. We’ve had enough of your out of control government spending. And we’re not going to take it anymore,” SchubertAkin said to loud cheers at the rally. Volunteers passed out sheets with contact information for the White House, Colorado’s senators and U.S. Rep. John Salazar of Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, and urged attendees to pick up their phones after the rally.

“It’s the people’s chance to stand up and say we’ve had enough,” Schubert-Akin said. “If you leave here today and you don’t go out and take action, our time will have been wasted.” Similar tax day parties were held nationwide Wednesday. Americans for Prosperity, an economic advocacy group that promotes “a return of the federal government to its Constitutional limits,” supported the parties as a response to federal stimulus plans and economic recovery measures proposed by Congress and the president. “I think we need to throw the whole damn bunch out and start over,” local resident Carol Ward said. “I’m just in disbelief that so many people in this country think we can spend our way out of a deficit. … I am mad as hell.” Obama’s $3.6 trillion federal budget, which has been approved by Congress and will move forward a number of the president’s policy priorities, projects a $1.75 tril-

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