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Routt County resident Erica Olson practices her welding Thursday evening during a class at the Babson-Carpenter Career and Technical Education Center in Hayden. The new facility recently was awarded a $75,000 grant from the Gates Family Foundation. For story, see page 4.

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City, Mount Werner district develop water conservation plan Brandon Gee

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Lush landscaping is public enemy No. 1 in a water conservation plan being developed by the city of Steamboat Springs and Mount Werner Water.

■ LOTTO Thursday night’s Cash 5 numbers: 7-14-22-25-28 Drawings are held Monday through Saturday.

The plan sets a goal of reducing peak day demand 10 percent by the year 2015 and anticipates that 60 percent of those water savings will come from irrigation efficiency measures. “That’s probably the easiest and largest component of overuse,” Mount Werner

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Water and Sanitation District General Manager Jay Gallagher said. “That’s what we would call the low-hanging fruit. … Most people overwater their lawns.” The plan recommends guidelines such as no outdoor watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., discouraging water-inten-

sive landscapes and encouraging the use of native grasses and shrubs. In dry years or drought situations, the plan recommends more restrictive measures. Water consumption peaks in the summer in Steamboat. See Water, back page

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n a recent column examining the Routt County Board of Commissioners’ April Fools’ Day decision to cut county employees’ pay by 10 percent, I questioned why we need fulltime commissioners. The response to the column was overwhelming. Overwhelmingly positive. Overwhelmingly prolific. I received more e-mail and phone calls about that column than any other. Several readers raised thoughtful questions about other potentially wasteful government positions, programs and expenditures that we overlook when times are flush, but that may not make sense in the current economic climate. In fact, some of the best questions about wasteful or duplicative government programs and positions came from government employees. That’s not all that surprising when you realize government insiders know best where the dead bodies are buried — so to speak. The comments I received reminded me that it is our role as citizens to constantly challenge our elected representatives with the question all 3-year-olds

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constantly ask their parents. Why? And, the current economic landscape necessitates that now — more than ever — we challenge our government to justify every dime expended before seeking more. In other words, it is not just our right as citizens to constantly challenge the government — it is our duty. It’s time to question everything. Let’s start with questions that have crossed my mind about our local governance, along with questions that others have suggested recently, by expanding on the query that resulted in a flood of responses from readers two weeks ago — why do we need full-time county commissioners? After raising the question, I wrote, “After all, the city of Steamboat Springs is governed by a part-time council with direct responsibility for more in government operations than the

commissioners have — while making far less than the commissioners do.” Several readers chastised me for only comparing the fulltime county commissioners to the part-time city council. After all, the governing bodies of Yampa, Oak Creek and Hayden also consist of parttime legislators. Additionally, all our school and planning boards across the county are part time and — here’s the real kicker — even our elected representatives to the Colorado Legislature are part timers. Still, even with my lack of thoroughness, the question evidently struck a nerve with the commissioners. A few days ago — in order to signal just how busy they are — they carpet-bombed everyone on their e-mail lists announcing every meeting of every board, commission and gathering of two or more standing on a street corner they plan to attend. Commendably, if not coincidentally, the commissioners also jammed inboxes with announcements of town-hall-style meetings all across the county in coming months, where you can See Douglas, page 13

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Author Terie Dreussi Smith speaks to attendees of the Bridges out of Poverty Northwest Regional Conference on Thursday morning at Howelsen Lodge.

Communicating with respect ‘Bridges out of Poverty’ teaches strategies for social services STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

As the economy contracts and unemployment and social service rolls swell, a group of about 80 Northwest Colorado professionals are in Steamboat Springs this week to learn how to more respectfully interact with their clients. The “Bridges out of Poverty” conference that began Thursday ends today and is being taught by Terie Dreussi Smith, coauthor of a book of the same name. Those attending the conference come from fields including human services, the judicial system, education, early childhood education, health services, family planning and more. The Routt County and Colorado departments of human services are sponsoring the conference. “My goal is to raise some awareness that we live in a … class society,” said Routt County

By the numbers Routt County Human Services statistics

February 2009 Total office calls/visits 1,731 Open cases for public assistance programs 901 Medicaid recipients 731 Food assistance cases 195

Director of Human Services Vickie Clark. “I think there are some people in our community who are in denial that we have poverty.” Clark said it is important that people in a variety of fields attend the conference so different agencies can form a unified strategy to comprehensively address poverty. “We don’t all work in silos,” she said. Among the topics being discussed at this week’s conference is the difference between generational and situational poverty. Clark said the recession has brought a spike to Routt County of the latter, which

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strikes people who do not come from poor families and have not been poor their entire lives. Calls and visits to the Routt County Department of Human Services have more than tripled in a year, and, as of February, there are more county residents receiving Medicaid, food stamps, energy cost assistance and other help than a year ago. “Poverty has many different See Poverty, page 15

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The debt on the BabsonCarpenter Career and Technical Education Center is dwindling in jumps as grants come tumbling in. The most recent grant, $75,000 from the Gates Family Foundation, reduced the outstanding loan for the Hayden School District to $233,000. With the loan starting to come due — some of the payments could be delayed — at the end of June and four outstanding grants, center director Kevin Kleckler is optimistic the bills will be paid on time. “Oh yeah, we’re going to make it, buddy,” Kleckler said with a laugh. “I’ve got to be optimistic, don’t I?” Kleckler said there are four other grants pending, and he plans to hold sales and use adult welding classes to bring in additional revenue for the program. In the coming weeks, he will hold welding certification courses for 80 employees of Peabody Energy during a 10-week course. From that, the district will get $140,000. About $24,000 will go MATT STENSLAND/STAFF toward program materials and Babson-Carpenter Career and Technical Education Center Director Kevin costs, while the district will keep Kleckler, right, inspects a weld done Thursday by Routt County resident Billy the remainder to help pay for East, who is taking a welding class at the center in Hayden through Colorado Northwestern Community College. See Babson, page 14 Band Paraphernalia & T-Shirts!

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Hayden officials cut budget Town slices nearly $250,000 as it expects decreased revenue Blythe Terrell

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Hayden officials took a hard look at the 2009 budget Thursday, agreeing to cut nearly $250,000 from planned spending. The Hayden Town Board of Trustees revised its general fund revenue expectations from about $3.91 million to about $3.67 million. Trustees revised spending to about $3.66 million, a 6.4 percent decrease. “We’re being a little bit more conservative on our expenditures than our revenues, so we’ll see where we come in,” Town Manager Russ Martin said. The town plans to cut nearly across the board, reducing contributions to Yampa Valley Regional Airport, the Hayden Police Department and snow removal, for example. The largest single decrease was a $30,000 cut from street maintenance funds. Trustees Jim Haskins and Tim Redmond said they were concerned that the town was making cuts that would hurt it later. “What aren’t we going to do on street maintenance that’s going to come back and potentially cost us?” Haskins asked. That money came from planned road improvements

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Martin said. Town staff members are eyeing expenses and trimming where possible, he said. “Staff has always done a good job to take a number and try to make it down, whether it’s in office supplies or travel, whatever it may be, so I’ve asked them to do the same,” Martin said. The town had budgeted $6,000 to help replace a storage shed at the Hayden Heritage Center. The museum told the town it wouldn’t need that See Hayden, page 15

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in the Vista Verde Drive area, Martin said. The Public Works Department will do what it can to mitigate problems without that $30,000, he said. Hayden still plans to hire seasonal workers, Martin said. “It’s not necessarily a hiring freeze, but it’s also not a hiring extravaganza,” he said. As part of the plan, the town won’t replace Deputy Town Clerk Bonnie Carrico, who was set to be the police clerk when the new Hayden Police Station is finished. Instead, Carrico will split her time between town and police department duties,

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Hayden Police Chief Ray Birch works at his desk Thursday inside Hayden Town Hall. Departments throughout the town will be affected by budget revisions, including the police department.

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TODAY ■ 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. at Soda Creek and Strawberry Park elementary schools. Parents must take their child’s birth certificate or passport, immunization record and proof of residence in the form of a utility bill, property tax receipt or lease agreement. Scholarship applications are available at registration. Call 8713193.

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■ Friends of the 4-H and Fair presents the Bunkhouse Bull Session and Steak Fry, 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 4-H, FFA scholarships and 4-H events. Call 879-0825 or 846-9233.

■ Deep Roots presents “Never, Ever Yeasted Bread Baking: Yes You Can!” from 9 a.m. to noon at Thurston’s Kitchen and Bath, taught by Linda Halteman Lewis. The cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. E-mail Lisa at lsgamber@yahoo.com, or call 8198695 to register. ■ Yampa Valley Feeds at the Historic Hayden Grain Elevator celebrates its heritage with a grand reopening from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring a barn dance with Greg Scott, barbecue and local historians telling stories about the granary and elevator. Call 276-4250 or visit www.yampavalleyfeeds.com. ■ The Balls for Caress Dodgeball Tournament is from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs. The event includes a silent auction and prizes. Players, spectators and donations are welcome. All proceeds benefit Andy Caress, a Tennis Center pro and founder of the Steamboat Dodgeball League who is battling skin cancer. Call Anthony at 248-770-4351. ■ The seventh annual North Western Colorado Bull Sale starts

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“Cabaret Bails the ’Boat,” a fundraiser for the Steamboat Springs Arts Council, is at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel. Tickets cost $30 and are available at the Depot Art Center and at the door. Call 879-9008. at 1 p.m. at the Routt County Fairgrounds in Hayden. Seventy bulls and five heifers will be auctioned live. Lunch will be served by the Routt County CattleWomen from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 8794370.

SUNDAY ■ Old Town Hot Springs hosts kayak flat-water roll sessions from 4 to 5 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. The cost is $10 for members or $15 for nonmembers. Kayakers must have a partner and their own equipment, including a helmet. Preregistration

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MONDAY ■ The Routt County Council on Aging presents Frank Cutler, a licensed acupuncturist who will discuss traditional Chinese medicine, at 12:45 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. Call 879-0633. ■ The Hayden Garden Club meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the West Routt Library in Hayden. Garden and soil preparation is the topic. All are welcome. Call Tammie at 846-1404.

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Doing nothing about gun violence Bob Herbert

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Late in the afternoon on Good Friday, in a cold, steady rain, a gray-haired 60-year-old woman sat shivering and praying on a stone step outside of 1016 Fairfield St., which is where the terrible shooting had occurred. She read from a prayer book, and from time to time, would take a drag on a soggy Newport cigarette. A candle flickered beside her as she prayed. Police officers in a Herbert squad car a half-block away were keeping a close eye on the woman and the house with the boarded-up windows behind her. Reluctant to talk at first, the woman eventually whispered, “I’m the grandmother of the kid that killed those cops.” She said her name was Catherine Scott and that she was praying for her grand-

son, Richard Poplawski, who is 22 and being held in the Allegheny County Jail, and for the three officers he is accused of gunning down: Stephen Mayhle, who was 29; Paul Sciullo II, 37; and Eric Kelly, 41. The officers were killed a week and a half ago as they responded to a disturbance at the house. Police said they were met there by Poplawski, who was wearing a bulletproof vest and was armed with a variety of weapons, including an AK-47 assault rifle. “My grandson did a terrible thing,” said Scott. “There is no mercy for what he did.” Mercy or not, there is no end to the trauma and heartbreak caused by these horrifying, blood-drenched eruptions of gun violence, which are as common to the American scene as changes in the weather. On the same day that the three Pittsburgh cops were murdered, a 34year-old man in Graham, Wash., James Harrison, shot his five children to death and then killed himself. The children

were identified by police as Maxine, 16, Samantha, 14, Jamie, 11, Heather, 8, and James, 7. Just a day earlier, a man in Binghamton, N.Y., invaded a civic association and shot 17 people, 13 of them fatally, and then killed himself. On April 7, three days after the shootings in Pittsburgh and Graham, Wash., a man with a handgun in Priceville, Ala., murdered his wife, their 16-year-old daughter, his sister, and his sister’s 11-year-old son, before killing himself. More? There’s always more. Four police officers in Oakland, Calif. — Dan Sakai, 35, Mark Dunakin, 40, John Hege, 41, and Ervin Romans, 43 — were shot to death last month by a 27-year-old parolee who then was shot to death by the police. This is the American way. Since Sept. 11, 2001, when the country’s attention understandably turned to terrorism, nearly 120,000 Americans have been killed See Herbert, page 9

How to raise our IQ Nicholas D. Kristof THE NEW YORK TIMES

Poor people have IQ’s significantly lower than those of rich people, and the awkward conventional wisdom has been that this is in large part a function of genetics. After all, a series of studies seemed to indicate that IQ is largely inherited. Identical twins raised apart, for example, have IQ’s that remarkably are similar. They even are closer on average than those Kristof of fraternal twins who grow up together. If intelligence were encoded deeply in our genes, that would lead to the depressing conclusion that neither schooling nor anti-poverty programs can accomplish much. Yet, although this view of IQ as overwhelmingly inherited has been widely

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held, the evidence is growing that it is, at a practical level, profoundly wrong. Richard Nisbett, a psychology professor at the University of Michigan, has just demolished this view in a superb new book, “Intelligence and How to Get It,” which also offers terrific advice for addressing poverty and inequality in America. Nisbett provides suggestions for transforming your own urchins into geniuses — praise effort more than achievement, teach delayed gratification, limit reprimands and use praise to stimulate curiosity — but focuses on how to raise America’s collective IQ. That’s important, because although IQ doesn’t measure pure intellect, differences do matter, and a higher IQ correlates to greater success in life. Intelligence does seem to be highly inherited in middle-class households, and that’s the reason for the findings of the twins studies: Very few impoverished children were included in those studies.

But Professor Eric Turkheimer, of the University of Virginia, has conducted further research demonstrating that in poor and chaotic households, IQ is minimally the result of genetics — because everybody is held back. “Bad environments suppress children’s IQ’s,” Turkheimer said. One gauge of that is that when poor children are adopted into upper-middleclass households, their IQ’s increase by 12 to 18 points, depending on the study. For example, a French study showed that children from poor households adopted into upper-middle-class homes averaged an IQ of 107 by one test and 111 by another. Their siblings who were not adopted averaged 95 on both tests. Another indication of malleability is that IQ has increased sharply throughout time. Indeed, the average IQ of a person in 1917 would amount to only 73 on See Kristof, page 9 Bruce Tinsley

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Good schooling correlates to higher IQ’s today’s IQ test. Half the population of 1917 would be considered mentally retarded by today’s measurements, Nisbett says. Good schooling correlates particularly closely to higher IQ’s. One indication of the importance of school is that children’s IQ’s drop or stagnate during the summer months when they are on vacation. Nisbett strongly advocates intensive early childhood education because of its proven ability to raise IQ and improve longterm outcomes. The Milwaukee Project, for example, took African-American children considered at risk for mental retardation and assigned them randomly either to a control group that received no help or to a group that enjoyed intensive day care and education from 6

months of age until they left to enter first grade. By age 5, the children in the program averaged an IQ of 110, compared with 83 for children in the control group. Even years later in adolescence, those children still were 10 points ahead in IQ. Nisbett suggests putting less money into Head Start, which has a mixed record, and more into these intensive childhood programs. He also notes that schools in the Knowledge Is Power Program (better known as KIPP) have tested exceptionally well and favors experiments to see if they can be scaled up. Another proven intervention is to tell junior-high-school students that IQ is expandable, and that their intelligence is something they can help shape. Students exposed to that idea work harder and get better

grades. That’s particularly true of girls and math, apparently because some girls assume that they genetically are disadvantaged at numbers; deprived of an excuse for failure, they excel. “Some of the things that work are very cheap,” Nisbett noted. “Convincing junior high kids that intelligence is under their control — you could argue that that should be in the junior high curriculum right now.” The implication of this new research about intelligence is that the economic-stimulus package also should be an intellectual-stimulus program. By my calculation, if we were to push early childhood education and bolster schools in poor neighborhoods, we just might be able to increase the United States collective IQ by as much as 1 billion points. That should be a no-brainer.

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families are going through. And the rest of our families. They’re upset. They’re sad. They’re scared. They know it could happen to anyone.” The front page of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review carried a large photo of Mayhle’s sad and frightened 6-year-old daughter, Jennifer. She was clutching a rose and a teddy bear in a police officer’s uniform. There also was a photo of Kelly’s widow, Marena, her eyes looking skyward, as if searching. Murderous gunfire claims many more victims than those who actually are felled by the bullets. But all the expressions of horror at the violence and pity for the dead and those who loved them ring hollow in a society that is neither mature nor civilized enough to do anything about it.

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in nonterror homicides, most of them committed with guns. Think about it — 120,000 dead. That’s nearly 25 times the number of Americans killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. For the most part, we pay no attention to this relentless carnage. The idea of doing something meaningful about the insane number of guns in circulation is a nonstarter. So what if eight kids are shot to death every day in America. So what if someone is killed by a gun every 17 minutes. The goal of the National Rifle Association and a host of so-called conservative lawmakers is to get even more guns into the hands of even more people. Texas is one of a number of states considering bills to allow

concealed guns on college campuses. Supporters argue, among other things, that it will enable students and professors to defend themselves against mass murderers, like the deranged gunman who killed 32 people at Virginia Tech two years ago. They’d like guns to be as ubiquitous as laptops or cell phones. One Texas lawmaker referred to unarmed people on campuses as “sitting ducks.” The police department in Pittsburgh has been convulsed with grief about the loss of the three officers. Hardened detectives walked around with stunned looks on their faces and tears in their eyes. “They all had families,” said Detective Antonio Ciummo, a father of four. “It’s hard to describe the kind of pain their

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Artwork needs to be a circular design about the size of a standard ornament — no The Kiwanis Club of more than 8 inches of original Steamboat Springs is offering art. a contest to Routt County Final size of artwork youths ages 18 and younger, will be 2 inches in diameter. to design the club’s 2009 Preference will be given to Kiwanis Christmas ornaAdobe digital format entries ment. sent to Danmi@Jeld-Wen. The youth with the winning com. design will be given a cash Mail entries can be sent prize of $250. to Dan Miller — Kiwanis Entries should reflect some Contest, 1786 Meadow Lane, aspect of Steamboat Springs Steamboat Springs, CO 80487. and/or Routt County’s unique Deadline for entries is May 15. character.

Volleyball league interest meeting set for May 11 Anyone interested in playing in the city of Steamboat Springs’ summer coed beach volleyball league is invited to attend an interest meeting 5:30 p.m. May 11 at the Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services Office, 245 Howelsen Parkway. The season begins in June and ends in late August with games Monday evenings. League fees and schedule information will be covered at the interest meeting.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 8:27 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a vehicle complaint in the 3100 block of Ingles Lane where a car reportedly hit a light pole, causing damage. Officers took a report. 8:50 a.m. West Routt Fire and Ambulance emergency responders were called to an ambulance request in Hayden. 9:20 a.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to an ambulance request in the 600 block of Pine Street where a 69-year-old woman was transported to Yampa Valley Medical Center. 10:27 a.m. Oak Creek Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to an ambulance request in Oak Creek. 11:27 a.m. Police were called to a fire alarm reported in the 1000 block of Walton Creek Road. 11:55 a.m. Police arrested a 25-year-old Steamboat man at police headquarters at 840 Yampa St. on an outstanding fugitive of justice warrant on a charge of driving while ability impaired. 12:07 p.m. Police were called to a bur-

glary alarm reported in the 700 block of Lincoln Avenue, where a business was unlocked. Officers checked the building, and everything was fine. 1:01 p.m. Police were contacted regarding a disturbance in Central Park Plaza. Officers issued trespass warnings to skateboarders in the area. 1:11 p.m. Routt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a report of dogs barking on Whitewood Drive West. The complaint about the barking dogs is a recurring problem, and deputies took three dogs from three owners to the shelter. Deputies issued tickets to all three owners. 2:02 p.m. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a fire alarm in the 2300 block of Mount Werner Circle. 2:39 p.m. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a report of a gas leak in the 1800 block of Hunters Court. 3:34 p.m. Police were called to a report of drug use in the 2900 block of West Acres Drive. 4:45 p.m. Oak Creek Fire Rescue emer-

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

gency responders were called to a report of a gas leak in the 19000 block of Routt County Road 29 near Oak Creek. 6:21 p.m. Police were called to a report of a burglary alarm in the 1200 block of Hilltop Parkway. Everything was fine. 6:43 p.m. Police were called to a report of a dog bite in the 300 block of Blue Sage Circle. 11:32 p.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a report of a fire in the 1100 block of Yampa Street where a resident smelled smoke coming from a restaurant that was closed. Firefighters looked through the restaurant and could not see any fire. Firefighters suspect a meat-smoking machine caused the smell. Everything was fine.

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The worst of the weather has passed Steamboat Springs after a spring storm dumped about a foot of snow across the valley Thursday. Forecasters predict the storm will weaken today as the slow-moving bands of weather sprouting from a weather system based in the Four Corners region begins to lose influence over local weather. Joe Ramey, forecaster with the National Weather Service’s Grand Junction office, said the system was remarkable because it dropped more snow in the valley than on the surrounding mountaintops surrounding the Yampa Valley. Ramey said he did not expect to renew a winter weather advisory for Steamboat after it expired Thursday evening. “The tricky part of this storm is it’s a low-pressure storm slowly spinning around the region,” he said. Despite the heavy snowfall that was measured at 9 inches in the afternoon and was expect-

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ed to reach as much as a foot, local law enforcement agencies reported no serious accidents or injuries in Routt County. At 10 a.m., Colorado State Patrol troopers responded to a one-car rollover near Toponas, Sgt. Scott Elliott said. In town, Capt. Joel Rae, of the Steamboat Springs Police Department, said his officers had responded to a few slideoff accidents, but there were no injuries and no major damage to any cars. Ramey said the system had the chance to drop so much snow because it perched over the region instead of blowing through. “It just kind of sits there and doesn’t change too quickly,” he said. “It’s ambling off to the east instead of a nice, quick progression.” The storm system is expected to hit the Front Range towns today. “It’s going to have pretty incredible snow amounts in the foothills of the Front Range,” Ramey said. “And finally that thing will eject out of here.” The Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ Division of

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Emergency Management, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State Patrol is issuing a travel alert for the mountains and Front Range urban corridor through Saturday morning. “Based on the current National Weather Service forecast, a very strong winter storm will bring significant amounts of moisture,” the alert warns. “This storm has the potential to create dangerous driving conditions with periods of very heavy snowfall and extremely limited visibility. Travelers should avoid travel (today), if possible. If travel is necessary, travelers should pack a survival kit and be prepared in the event they become stranded.” In Steamboat, snow should slow down, with a chance for a light snow this afternoon into Saturday. By Monday, the weather is likely to warm to at least the 50s, with another windy storm possible Wednesday.

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Fans of Steamboat Springs’ growing dodgeball trend will play for a cause this weekend. The Balls for Caress Dodgeball Tournament is from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs. In addition to dodgeball, the tournament includes a silent auction that already is under way with donations from many local businesses. Proceeds will alleviate medical expenses for Andy Caress, a pro at The Tennis Center — and a founder of the Steamboat Dodgeball League — who was diagnosed with skin cancer in early November. Caress, 23, had surgeries in November and December to remove more than 60 lymph nodes from his neck, throat and shoulder area. He is traveling to Houston on Sunday for his next diagnosis and plans for further treatment. The Tennis Center Director

Jim Swiggart, who hired Caress in summer 2007, said Caress visited the Tennis Center on Tuesday and has maintained a positive, smiling attitude. “You hope that somebody with his youth, positive nature and love of life would approach something this scary with those same traits, but you don’t expect it,” Swiggart said. “He has taken on this challenge with every bit of those qualities and more. ... I couldn’t be more proud of him and hope that if my children are faced with challenges like this, that they’ll face them as he is facing his.” Local businesses including Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp., Old Town Hot Springs and SmartWool have contributed items for the silent auction. There is limited space available to register a team, which must be done today. Each team must contribute $100. Those interested can call Anthony Miriani at 248-770-4351, or e-mail miriani3@msu.edu. Caress said Thursday that he

If you go What: Dodgeball tournament to benefit Andy Caress, pro at The Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs and founder of the Steamboat Dodgeball League. Caress is battling skin cancer. When: Tournament is from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; silent auction is under way and continues until 4 p.m. Sunday Where: The Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs Call: Anthony at 248-770-4351 for more information or to register a team.

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is feeling good and has a simple message for the community. “The only thing is ‘thank you’ — it really is going to help,” Caress said about the tournament. “It’s going to mean the world to me and my family, so all I really want to say is ‘thank you.’” Reporter Luke Graham contributed to this story.

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Hayden will be buzzing with agriculture-related events today and Saturday. Tonight is the Friends of 4-H and the Fair’s Bunkhouse Bull Session, where cowboy poets, youths and musicians will perform. Saturday features the grand reopening of Yampa Valley Feeds at the old Hayden granary and the annual North Western Colorado Bull Sale.

The Bull Session and the bull sale will be at the Routt County Fairgrounds on Poplar Street. Doors open at 5 p.m. today for the poetry event at the Exhibit Hall, and the show starts at 7 p.m. and includes dinner. Fair Association member Don Hayes said ticket sales have been slow but that he was “enthusiastically optimistic.” The event is $30 a person, and youths will win scholarships for poems, essays and other submitted works. “Come on down,” Hayes said. “I hope we’ve got enough

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Animal viewing at 9 a.m. Why have 3 part-time school boards? the granary Jan. 1 and planned their grand reopening to cointhat’s our primary goal: to give cide with the bull sale. They’ll regional ranchers the opportu- celebrate with sales and social nity to buy top-quality cattle,” events from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Daughenbaugh said. Ranch House 4-H members Five heifers and 70 bulls will be on sale at the Multipurpose will sell lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and music Building. Viewing goes from 2 to 4 “We’re just of the animals starts at 9 a.m., and the hoping for a fun day p.m. “My favorite, Routt County Catand really Greg Scott, is going tleWomen will serve hoping that to be singing, and lunch for $5 a plate several of the folks we’ll try to get peofrom 11 a.m. to 1 ple dancing,” Dep.m. The sale starts who either grew laney said. at 1 p.m. up working here She and Messing Those who want or bringing their also invite Hayden to attend should grain here can bring folks to come by arrive on time, Dauand tell stories ghenbaugh said. memorabilia or about the granary. The animals typiphotos or articles Everyone who’s cally stay in the ring if they’re willing to been in town for a less than a minute. share that.” time has a connec“There are tion to the buildbleachers set up ing, which opened so people can just Tammie Delaney in 1917, Delaney come and sit, and Yampa Valley Feeds said. it’s fun if no one granary co-owner “We’re just hohas ever been to a ping for a fun day live auction,” she and really hoping that several said. Across town at 198 E. Lincoln of the folks who either grew up Ave., Yampa Valley Feeds working here or bringing their will offer another agriculture- grain here can bring memorabilia focused event. Tammie Delaney or photos or articles if they’re and Sandy Messing took over willing to share that,” she said.

Douglas continued from 2 pose your questions directly to the triumvirate. Speaking of part-time school boards, why do we need three of them? As in, why do we need three publicly funded school systems in one county? Couldn’t we save a tremendous amount of money — in duplicative administration costs alone — with one, countywide school system? Don’t economies of scale favor at least examining a change to the status quo when it comes to our school systems? And whenever the topic of duplicative or overlapping agencies makes it to the radar screen, the question arises: Why do we have multiple departments and authorities working on affordable housing? Why can’t we settle on one body with countywide authority given that — to the degree there is a problem that the free market is not correcting before our very eyes — the problem is a countywide problem, not a city problem requiring a city solution. And here’s one final question for today that bangs

around in my noggin every time I read about yet another meeting of city staff and business owners about signs downtown. Why is it that the city government spends untold man hours harassing local business owners concerning signs advertising open and operating stores but can’t get the out-of-town owners of Monument Oil to clean up their abandoned pigsty on the Space Station lot at Seventh and Lincoln? As wasteful government

programs, positions or expenditures will be a regular topic for future columns, please e-mail me at Rob. Douglas@Comcast.net with your questions and observations of wasteful government spending. I will incorporate your questions and observations into future columns as we collectively ask government the most important question: Why? To reach Rob Douglas, email Rob.Douglas@Comcast. net.

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Gov. Bill Ritter recently addressed the crowd at Tri-State Generation & Transmission’s annual meeting in Westminster. He asked the energy company to share its concerns about Congress’ plans to institute some form of a cap and trade program. “I don’t think anyone could stand before you today and say precisely what the energy future holds for all of us,” Ritter said. “But I do know we can’t go back to the old ways of doing business.

visit Tuesday to Craig the program likely will change before becoming legislation. The Congressional Budget Office estimated cap and trade could generate between $50 billion and $300 billion a year by 2020. Tri-State Communications Manager Jim Van Someren — whose company owns the coal power plant south of Craig — said Tri-State hopes Congress takes into account how generating that much government revenue could affect the overall economy. As a wholesale power supplier, Tri-State’s primary concerns are

This is a new time and a new era with new opportunities.” A cap and trade system would set a limit on how much pollution an energy producer could release, and it would require companies to purchase credits to pollute more. President Barack Obama said he would be in favor of installing such a program during his campaign, and he included a plan for one in a spending proposal sent to Congress in March. Both chambers passed their respective budgets with the system in place, though Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., said during his

to provide reliable and affordable electricity, he said. Van Someren added any potential legislation that could affect those goals should try to balance three legs of a stool: energy security, economic stability and environmental concerns. “Yes, the concept of capping carbon emissions and forcing utilities and other carbon emitters to go to international carbon markets to buy carbon credits could drive costs up considerably with the effect of nearly doubling our current rates in less than 12 years under one scenario,” Van Someren said.

Center to hold sale on metal benches, car trailers Babson continued from 4 the building. Kleckler, teaching after school hours, also will be paid for his instructions in addition to the district’s proceeds. If the funds don’t flow in as fast as the bank demands, Hayden School Board member

Kurt Frentress said, the district will have to find more creative ways to come up with the funds. “We’ll work with grants, and the budget’s tight, but we’ll do what we can to come up with money to pay the loan back. A lot of it depends on how

much money we’ll get from the state,” he said. “It’s pretty tight for everybody right now, and everybody’s a little nervous about what’s going to come down from the state.” The students enrolled in Kleckler’s classes also will be doing their part to raise money ��

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for the program, although most of the proceeds from the sale of their projects will go toward material cost, Kleckler said. In the coming months, the center will hold a sale on metal benches, for about $300 each, and car trailers. The program also will be selling off two Chevy trucks and a couple of SUVs refinished in the program. One, a 1957 Chevy pickup, was completely overhauled and painted Corvette yellow, Kleckler said. “All of our projects, we just want to get the cost of the materials plus people’s contributions to the program, what they feel is appropriate,” he said. And if those donations, along with money from the welding courses, helps the program, Kleckler said he’ll do as much as he can. “If we can make some extra money for the program to pay off the facility, let’s try to do that,” he said. — To reach Zach Fridell, call 871-4208 or e-mail zfridell@steamboatpilot.com

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Hayden continued from 6 money this year, Town Clerk Susan Irvine said. Trustees approved all budget changes. Martin also discussed the Hayden Speedway. The Western Colorado Racing Association holds the contract for the track and recently said it wouldn’t have concessions at the track, Martin said. The leaders of that group have butted heads with the town about whether they should be required to allow the American Legion to be the sole concessionaire. “We all feel like it’s just

an absolute kick in the gut,” said Police Chief Ray Birch, a Legion member. The American Legion is trying to work out the situation, Birch said. Concessions at the racetrack are a significant source of revenue for the group, he said. Also at Thursday’s meeting: ■ Martin noted that residents should scrape scoria to the streets by April 25 if they want the town to remove it. ■ Parks and Recreation Director Kathy Hockett said the town expected a decision from Steamboat Springs next week

regarding Triple Crown Sports’ use of Hayden fields. Steamboat might pay for the completion of Dry Creek Park baseball fields in return for Triple Crown use. Hockett noted that the new Dry Creek Park building probably won’t be finished until late May or early June because of weather. ■ Trustees heard a presentation from the Transportation Solutions group, a volunteer organization offering suggestions about transportation issues.

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Giving help to people respectfully is crucial Poverty continued from 3 faces,” Clark said. The fact is that people here felt the downturn in the economy harder than most communities because of the cost of living being so high. This training does a good job of explaining the fact that poverty is relative.” Dealing with the people receiving these services in a respectful way is crucial, Smith said. “When you’re in poverty, you get ‘the look’ from your community,” she said. “When you have a relationship of mutual respect … information flows both ways. You really get a dif-

ferent perspective.” By the end of the day today, Smith said she hopes she will have taught those attending the conference strategies to communicate better and to empower those who are struggling. Too often, Smith said, people chalk an individual’s poverty up to their own bad choices. Smith argues there are other factors, including exploitation and political and economic structures. “I think what we want is an understanding that people in poverty are problem solvers,” Smith said. “The way many of our systems are designed, people in poverty are not decision makers in the process. … You

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The Colorado House declared a fiscal emergency Thursday and tentatively approved a bipartisan package of bills to cut about $300 million from the state budget to avoid major cuts to higher education. Lawmakers voted to ask the governor to force state employees to take as many as eight furlough days in the fiscal year beginning July 1, cut provider rates for private prisons and medical providers, delay a major water project and increase tobacco taxes. The budget faces a third reading before it goes back to the Senate for consideration of House amendments. A two-thirds vote was required to declare a fiscal emergency so lawmakers could tap

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$30 million from tobacco tax revenues for health-related purposes. The financial emergency declaration noted that “the national economy and the state’s economy have contracted at rates not experienced since the Great Depression.” Lawmakers said strong measures were needed to cope with a projected $1 billion revenue shortfall in the 2009-2010 budget. Legislative leaders said both sides had to make difficult choices to balance the budget as required by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, which mandates voter approval for any tax increases. “Working together, Democrats and Republicans crafted a sensible budget that protects our schools, keeps the doors to Colorado’s colleges open and will help put Colorado on the road to economic recovery,” said House Speaker Terrance

Carroll, D-Denver. Minority Leader Mike May, a Republican from Parker, said, “While we might not agree on how every dollar is saved or spent, we do agree that with the future of the state on the line, it is time to put aside politics and make good policy. This is a balanced budget that tightens our belt and wisely trims the fat off our expenditures.” Among the tough choices was a decision to cut about $90 million from a senior property tax exemption, but lawmakers voted to exempt disabled veterans from the cuts. Legislative leaders opted for budget cuts after members of the House Appropriations Committee concluded an alternate plan to take money from the state-created workers compensation insurance company’s surplus could face significant delays because of legal challenges.

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A man accused of killing an 18-year-old transgender woman knew she was biologically male for at least 36 hours and beat her to death with a fire extinguisher because he didn’t like that fact, a prosecutor insisted Thursday. But an attorney for Allen Andrade, 32, said the case is about the woman’s deception and Andrade’s reaction to that deception, not whether victim Angie Zapata’s lifestyle was right or wrong. “This girl that he had just

spent the last day with, was in fact a man, and Allen snapped,” defense attorney Bradley Martin declared in opening statements. Andrade is accused of killing Zapata in July in this northern Colorado community. He faces several charges, including first-degree murder and a bias-motivated crime, which could add three years to any prison sentence. He would face a mandatory life sentence if convicted of first-degree murder and between eight and 24 years if convicted of second-degree murder. “The reason that he did this was because she was transgender, and he didn’t like that,” said

prosecutor Brandi Nieto. “Regardless of who Angie Zapata was, nobody deserved to die like this.” Nieto told jurors that Andrade and Zapata had communicated nearly 700 times via text message, cell phone and computer between July 12 and July 16 as Zapata apparently was searching for a roommate. She said Andrade did not make a snap decision but rather decided to kill Zapata after the pair spent hours in Zapata’s tiny one-bedroom apartment. Andrade could have walked away once he learned Zapata was biologically male, Nieto said.

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Senate backs firefighter unions THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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The Colorado Senate has backed a bill giving firefighters the right to unionize without having to get local approval. Senate Bill 180 passed by a vote of 18-17 on Thursday. It now heads to the House for consideration. Right now, cities with homerule charters must vote on whether to allow police and firefighters to organize and allow collective bargaining for employment contracts. There are 98 cities with such charters, but only 10 have changed them to allow police and firefighters to unionize. The bill is opposed by the Colorado Municipal League, which argues it violates the right of cities to local control. Fire departments with fewer than 50 members wouldn’t be covered by the bill under an amendment that passed Thursday.

Grandfather charged with DUI in 11-month-old’s death GRAND JUNCTION

Prosecutors have filed two misdemeanor counts of driving

under the influence of alcohol against a Mesa County man accused of running over his 11month-old granddaughter. Fifty-year-old Anthony Woods was charged Thursday during an appearance in a Grand Junction courtroom. An arrest affidavit indicates Woods drank four to six beers during a two- to three-hour period March 14 while working on a vehicle in his garage. He was allegedly backing out of the garage when Paytonn Elizabeth Garlick moved into the vehicle’s path. She was discovered lying on the ground, not breathing. She died of head injuries two days later.

Delta man missing after canoe tips on reservoir DELTA

Delta County authorities are looking for a man feared drowned after a canoe capsized at Crawford State Park reservoir. Sheriff Fred McKee says the Delta man was in a canoe with one other person when it tipped over on the north side of the

reservoir Wednesday afternoon. McKee says strong wind and blowing snow forced crews to suspend the search for the man at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The search resumed Thursday. Searchers located the second occupant of the canoe, 22-yearold Stacy Bjerk, of Nucla, on the bank of the reservoir. He was taken to Delta County Memorial Hospital, but no condition was available.

Governor extends help for mentally ill children DENVER

Colorado is extending a program to treat children with serious mental illness. Gov. Bill Ritter signed Senate Bill 30 into law Thursday, extending the Child Mental Health Treatment Act for another 10 years. The program was created in 1999. It allows parents to get more intensive treatment for children without going through the courts. That can mean a severalmonth stay in a residential treatment center or outpatient treatment that allows them to remain at home.

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President Barack Obama absolved the CIA from prosecution for harsh, painful interrogation of terrorist suspects Thursday, even as his administration released Bush-era memos graphically detailing — and authorizing — such grim tactics as slamming detainees against walls, waterboardObama ing them and keeping them naked and cold for long periods. Human rights groups and many Obama officials have condemned such methods as torture. Bush officials have disagreed vigorously. In releasing the documents, the most comprehensive accounting yet of interrogation methods that were among the Bush administrations most closely guarded secrets, Obama said he wanted to move beyond “a dark and painful chapter in our history.” Past and present CIA officials unsuccessfully had pressed for more parts of the four legal memos to be kept secret, and some critics argued the release would make the United States less safe. Michael Hayden, who led the CIA under George W. Bush, said CIA officers now will be more timid and allies will be more reluctant to share sensitive intelligence. “If you want an intelligence

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The journey into the CIA’s most extreme interrogation program began in darkness. Blindfolded, hooded and wearing earmuffs, suspected terrorists were shackled and flown to secret interrogation centers. The buildings themselves were quiet, clinical and designed to fill prisoners with dread. Detainees were shaved, stripped and photographed nude. The questioning began mildly, a shackled detainee facing a nonthreatening CIA interrogator. But for detainees who refused to cooperate, the interrogation escalated in terrifying ways. Few people have ever witnessed the process, which was designed to extract secrets from “high value” suspects during the years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorism attacks on the U.S. But Justice Department documents, which the Obama administration simultaneously released and repudiated Thursday, describe the process from darkness to waterboarding in skincrawling detail. Prisoners were naked, shackled and hooded to start their interrogation sessions. When the CIA interrogator removed the hood, the questioning began. Whenever the prisoner resisted, the documents outlined a series of techniques the CIA could use to bring him back in line: ■ Nudity, sleep deprivation and dietary restrictions kept prisoners com-

service to work for you, they always work on the edge. That’s just where they work,” Hayden said. Now, he argued, foreign partners will be less likely to cooperate with the CIA because the release shows they “can’t keep anything secret.” On the other side, human rights advocates argued that Obama should not have assured

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the CIA that officers who conducted interrogations would not be prosecuted if they used methods authorized by Bush lawyers in the memos. Obama disagreed, saying in a statement, “Nothing will be gained by spending our time and energy laying blame for the past.” The Bush administration memos describe the tough interrogation methods used against 28 terror suspects, the fullest and now complete government accounting of the techniques. They range from waterboarding — simulated drowning — to using a plastic neck collar to slam detainees into walls. Other methods were more psychological than violent. One technique approved but never used involved putting a detainee who had shown a fear of insects into a box filled with caterpillars. The documents also offer justification for using the tough tactics. A May 30, 2005, memo states that before the harsher methods were used on top alQaida detainee Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, he refused to answer questions about pending plots against the United States. “Soon, you will know,” he told them, according to the memo. It says the interrogations later extracted details of a plot called the “second wave” to use East Asian operatives to crash a hijacked airliner into a building in Los Angeles.

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Today Today City Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W 80 71 s Albuquerque 56 37 pc Miami Minneapolis 69 48 pc Atlanta 70 49 s New York City 68 54 s Boston 69 46 s Oklahoma City 63 51 t Chicago 70 47 s Philadelphia 70 49 s Dallas 68 57 t Phoenix 79 56 s Detroit 71 44 s Reno 68 41 s Houston 77 67 t San Francisco 67 50 s Kansas City 66 54 c Seattle 56 40 r Las Vegas 77 55 s Washington, D.C. 70 49 s Los Angeles 78 54 s Legend: W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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Saturday

Cloudy and cold with a snow shower

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31 RF: 57

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Salt Lake City 56/42

Moab 56/39

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Casper 40/24

Steamboat Springs 34/26

Grand Junction 53/34 Durango 46/30

Cheyenne 34/27

Denver 34/28 Colorado Springs 34/28 Pueblo 41/32

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Today: Cloudy and cold with a snow shower. Highs 25 to 34. 1" New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) Tonight: Mainly cloudy, breezy and cold with a bit of snow. Lows 21 to 26. 0" New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) Tomorrow: Cloudy; a bit of morning snow, then a little rain. Highs 41 to 50. New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) 0"

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Location New Base Surface Loveland 0" 76-76" hp Steamboat Spgs 0" 0-0" mgr Vail 0" 66-66" hp Winter Park 0" 73-84" pp Conditions as of Thursday

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The avalanche danger for the Steamboat zone is CONSIDERABLE on most aspects and elevations. On steep slopes the new snow will run as loose avalanches easily.

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“If I die, I’m going to take someone else with me,” one seaman vowed, grabbing a knife as alarms pierced the Maersk Alabama and pirates with assault weapons clambered aboard. For more Back home Somali leader safe with their asks for help to families Thufight pirates rsday, the cargo See page 24 ship’s crew described a harrowing contest of wits and mismatched weapons for control of the vessel. The crew cut power. One bandit was led to the dark engine room, where two mariners struggled to tie him up, and one stabbed him. The crew prevailed, at the cost of seeing their skipper taken hos-

tage on a lifeboat for five days. Freed by Navy SEAL marksmen who killed his captors, Capt. Richard Phillips now has his own homecoming ahead. A second chartered flight was ready to fly Phillips home to his family in Vermont, probably today. “I’m just so relieved and overwhelmed that it’s over,” said third engineer John Cronan, of Merion, Pa. “I’m home now. The greatest country in the world.” A chartered flight delivered the men into the arms of their exuberant families early Thursday. Everyone was spirited off to luxurious quarters outside Washington to celebrate and recuperate. The setting at Gaylord National Resort was a far cry from the crushing heat, shouts and fears that enveloped the ship off the African coast when pirates made it aboard on their third try.

Electrician John White, of Lake Helen, Fla., was having coffee in the galley before breakfast when the alarms went off and he was told to secure two doors and hide. “The ship was totally dark,” he said. “It was 130 degrees in the place. We were hiding for 12 hours. I laid down on the floor to keep from passing out.” Crewman ATM “Zahid” Reza, of West Hartford, Conn., said he and his mates led the pirate leader, Abdul, to the darkened engine room. “I held him, I tied his hands and tied his legs,” said Reza, originally from Bangladesh. I told him, ‘You’re a Muslim, and I’m a Muslim.’ “He was fighting me. There was a lot of yelling, shouting and screaming. I was attempting to kill him. He was scared. He said he was planning to ask for $3 million.”

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President Barack Obama on Thursday outlined plans for a high-speed rail network he said would change the way Americans travel, drawing comparisons to the 1950s creation of the interstate highway system. Obama was careful to point out that his plan was only a down payment on an ambitious plan that, if realized, could connect Chicago and St. Louis, Orlando and Miami, Portland and Seattle and dozens of other metropolitan areas across the

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country with highspeed trains. There’s no guarantee that the nation has the political will — Congress often has tried to Obama reduce support for Amtrak — or the hundreds of billions of dollars and decades it would take to build a comprehensive fast rail system. “This is not some fanciful, pie-in-the-sky vision of the future,” Obama said during an event at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building,

which is adjacent to the White House. “It is happening right now. It’s been happening for decades. The problem is it’s been happening elsewhere, not here.” The United States trails other developed countries in developing high-speed rail. The Spanish can travel the 386 miles from Madrid to Barcelona at speeds averaging almost 150 miles per hour. Japan’s Shinkansen links its major cities at speeds averaging 180 mph and France’s TGV train averages about 133 mph in carrying passengers from Paris to Lyon.

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Confronting a Mexican drug war that is “sowing chaos in our communities,” President Barack Obama signaled Thursday he will not seek the reinstatement of a U.S. assault weapons ban but instead step up enforcement of existing laws banning the transfer of such guns across the border. Obama had pledged during his campaign to seek renewal of the ban but has bowed to the reality that such a move would be unpopular in politically key U.S. states and among Republicans as well as some conservative Democrats. Obama met here with Mexican President Felipe Calderon, who has been conducting an aggressive fight against drug cartels and had hoped to persuade Obama to push for reinstatement. Allies in the fight against drug cartels, Obama and Calderon took different stands on U.S. sanctions against Cuba. Calderon said the decades-long U.S. embar-

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threaten his government. “We have information on who is behind this, who is involved,” Sharmarke said in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. “There is a lot of money flowing in ... we are following very closely how money is distributed here.” He was referring to the fact that Somali pirates can earn $1 million or more in ransom for each hijacked ship. Fortytwo ships were hijacked by Somali pirates last year, and so far, 19 have been taken this year. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday announced new diplomatic efforts to freeze

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the pirates’ assets and said the Obama administration will work with shippers and insurers to improve their defenses against pirates. “These pirates are criminals, they are armed gangs on the sea. And those plotting attacks must be stopped,” Clinton said in Washington. Clinton did not call for military force, although she mentioned “going after” pirate bases in Somalia. She urged the U.S. and others to “explore ways to track and freeze” pirate ransom money and other funds used in purchases of new boats, weapons and communications equipment.

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announcement this week that the U.S. was softening sanctions, allowing Americans to make unlimited transfers of money and visits to relatives in Cuba. But he said Cuba needs to reciprocate with actions that are “grounded in respect for human rights.”

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Tech, financial stocks pull market higher Investors are growing more confident that the bruised economy is starting to heal. Stocks closed at their highest level in more than two months Thursday as investors sifted through a mix of earnings and economic reports and found reason to be optimistic. Nokia led tech stocks higher after the world’s top mobile

the Philadelphia Federal Reserve was better than expected. Home construction declined sharply last month, but analysts said that could help the real estate market work through an oversupply of homes. Although investors do not yet know how well all of America’s biggest companies fared in the first three months of the year, there is a growing sense that the economy and the market are starting to stabilize. That allowed Wall Street to build on a more

than five-week rally that started on the earliest signs that the worst of the recession might be over. “Investors are saying Armageddon is off the table, the (Category) 5 hurricane has passed,” said Phil Orlando, chief equity market strategist at Federated Investors in New York. “They’re starting to price in the end of the recession.” Stocks turned higher late in the day after fluctuating earlier, repeating the pattern of Wednesday’s trading. Some of the late buy-

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ing likely was because of what’s known as short covering. That occurs when investors who earlier sold borrowed stock on expectations of a market drop are forced to buy back those shares. The Dow Jones industrial average closed up 95.81, or 1.2 percent, at 8,125.43, its first close above 8,100 since Feb. 9. The Dow is now up 24 percent since skidding to a 12-year low March 9 though the index is still down 42.6 percent from its peak of 14,164.53 in October 2007.

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phone maker said it was maintaining its outlook for the phone market and had surpassed analyst expectations for sales during the first quarter. And JPMorgan Chase became the latest bank to report first-quarter earnings that were stronger than predicted. The day’s economic numbers also fed investors’ optimism. The government’s weekly unemployment claims declined more than expected for the second straight week and a snapshot of regional manufacturing from

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China’s economic growth slumps in 1Q Joe McDonald

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BEIJING

The worst might be over for China’s economy even as growth in the first quarter slumped to its lowest rate in more than a decade. The world’s third-largest economy expanded by 6.1 percent from a year earlier, down from 6.8 percent the previous quarter, the National Bureau of Statistics reported Thursday. But it said industrial activity, retail sales and bank lending improved. “The recovery has begun,” said Citigroup economist Ken Peng. “If we don’t have any major mishaps, then this should be relatively sustainable.” Growth was the slowest since at least 1997 and possibly as early as 1992, according to analysts. Beijing repeatedly has revised historical data, making comparisons difficult. Although the overall economy slowed, growth in industrial output jumped to 8.3 percent in March from 3.8 percent for the first two months of the year, said Li Xiaochao, a statistics bureau spokesman. Investment in factories and other fixed assets soared 28.6 percent, while consumer spending — a key part of the recovery plan — increased 15 percent. Premier Wen Jiabao, China’s top economic official, said the figures showed the government’s 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) in stimulus spending was producing results, and the economy was in “better than expected” shape, the official Xinhua News Agency reported. Beijing worries that mounting unemployment might fuel unrest, and its priority is creating jobs. The government’s official growth target is 8 percent, which some analysts say is the minimum needed to create enough employment. Beijing’s stimulus spending is aimed at reducing reliance on exports by boosting domestic consumption. It is pumping money into the economy through higher spending on highways and other public works.

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PREP BASEBALL

Sailors split with Bulldogs Phil Sandoval PALISADE TRIBUNE

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a wrist shot past Miikka Kiprusoff from between the circles for the third-fastest overtime goal in playoff history, sending a towel-waving crowd at the United Center into a frenzy. Mike Cammalleri gave Calgary a 2-1 lead about 4 minutes into the final period when he scored on a 2-on1 break, taking a nice pass from Daymond Langkow. But Chicago got even with 5:33 left when Havlat scored on his own rebound after Kiprusoff stopped his initial shot from the right circle. Game 2 is Saturday night in Chicago.

For Steamboat, the best way to look at Thursday’s doubleheader split with Palisade is to look forward rather than glance back. “We hope that we’ve got enough to get into the playoffs,” Sailors head coach Dave Roy said . Roy said he saw enough positives come out of Steamboat’s 6-5 first game win against Palisade to ready his team for Saturday’s regular season twin bill at winless Battle Mountain. The good early showing by Steamboat (5-7 league, 6-11 overall) crumbled when Palisade used a pair of big innings in Game 2 for a 16-3 rout. Yet, as topsy-turvy as the evening was, Roy remains positive about Steamboat’s hopes of making the postseason bright. “I think we’re still there,” the coach said. “But we have to win our next two games on Saturday. That will finish us with a 7-7 (league) record and an excellent opportunity to get in the playoffs.” What‘s scary about the scenario Roy laid out is that neither he nor the rest of the league’s teams know where they stand with one another. “No one does,” he explained. “We’ll have to figure that all out when we have our coaches meeting on April 27 or 28. It would have been nice for us to win that second game. Now, we’ll have to leave it up to the baseball gods.” Hopefully, they will be kinder baseball gods than Thursday’s. The Sailors got a taste of good fortune in the opener when they sent nine hitters to the plate in a five-run fifth to take a 5-3 lead. Pinch-hitter Ryan Tibbetts doubled to open the frame. He came around to score the Sailors’ first run on Tommy Lyon’s RBI single. Michael Savory, Lyon, Alan Capristron and Lars Johnson also scored, aided by a Palisade infield error and a bases loaded walk to Alex Wood. Unfortunately, the good feel-

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Telemarkers meet Colorado governor

Steamboat Today • Friday, April 17, 2009

SSWSC names Worrell coach Budget cuts by the U.S. Ski Team have given the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club a rare opportunity to bring a toplevel Alpine coach into the fold. On Thursday, Deb Armstrong, the Winter Sports Club’s Alpine competitive director, announced that the club has hired Rob Worrell as head coach of the Alpine age class program. “Rob’s new role will encompass annual planning and oversight for the J3 program through the J5 program,” Armstrong said. Worrell has been living in the Willow Creek Pass area but working as the U.S. Ski Team’s Rocky/Central development coach under the team’s regional director, Terry DelliQuadri, of Steamboat Springs. But this spring, financial pressures have forced the U.S. Ski Team to trim its budget, and Worrell’s position was eliminated by cuts. “For me, it’s a huge loss,” DelliQuadri said. “I’m really happy to see Rob land back with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. He did an awesome job for the U.S. team, and I know the experience and things he brought to the team will be a huge asset for Steamboat Springs and the club.” Luke Brosterhous, who was the Winter Sports Club’s head J4 and J5 coach last season, will continue in that position. Armstrong said the addition of Worrell will allow the club to have year-round oversight of athletes and take its operations to a new level in the future. “Rob will be an instant force in our already strong staff,” she said. “Rob will oversee the summer dry-land and Breakfast Club activities, he will be involved in the summer camp operations and influence the general tone

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The Columbus Blue Jackets’ Rostislav Klesla blocks the Detroit Red Wings’ Tomas Holmstrom from the puck in front of Columbus goalie Steve Mason during the first period in first round of playoffs at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit on Thursday. Detroit won, 4-1.

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DETROIT

Detroit’s Jonathan Ericsson scored the goahead goal with 6:39 left in the second period on a shot that Malhotra tried to snatch with his glove, the defending Stanley Cup champions scored again less than a minute later and went on to beat the Blue Jackets, 4-1, on Thursday night. Jiri Hudler, Nicklas Kronwall and Johan Franzen also scored for Stanley Cup champion Detroit, and Chris Osgood made 20 saves, allowing only R.J. Umberger’s goal. Columbus Rookie Steve

NHL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP Mason stopped the first 21 shots he faced before giving up three goals in a five-shot stretch. He finished with 30 saves. Game 2 is Saturday night in Detroit.

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Martin Havlat scored 12 seconds into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks won their first playoff game in seven years, beating the Calgary Flames, 3-2, on Thursday night in the West Conference quarterfinals. After tying it late in regulation, Havlat drove

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Steamboat Springs High School students Lorin Paley and Ben Paley met with Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter and several other prominent state politicians Thursday, the first time either had rubbed elbows with the state’s big wigs. Things weren’t “business as usual” for the politicians, either, as they recognized the Paleys among some of the nation’s most talented telemark skiers. Turns out, they all had a little learning to do when it comes to competitive telemark skiing. “We taught them what all the different aspects of our sport

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are,” Ben Paley said. The Steamboat duo earned a trip to the governor’s office thanks to top-tier performances this winter on the telemark skiing circuit. Lorin Paley won two events and finished second overall in the U.S. Telemark National Championships in late February and early March in Steamboat Springs. She also won two events in the Telemark Junior World Championships and again earned an overall second-place finish. Ben Paley, meanwhile, was third overall at the National Championships. The pair was joined in the visit by Silverthorne-based telemark skier Drew Hauser. “These three young skiers have shown exceptional poise and remarkable skill to achieve this level of success,” Ritter said in a statement. “All of Colorado is extremely proud of their performances on the world stage in Europe and at the National Championships. Congratulations to Drew, Lorin and Ben. I’m sure we’ll be seeing more of their accomplishments in the years to come.” The Steamboat skiers also met state Sen. Al White and state Rep. Randy Baumgardner, and they presented Ritter with a Steamboat Ski Area jacket and a bag of SmartWool gifts. “It was great. It was fun,” Lorin Paley said. (Gov. Ritter) “is a really cool guy.”

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three Mandi DeVos goals, remained perfect in the Western Slope League East Division on Thursday, cruising past Rifle, 6-0. “It was good,” Bohlmann said. “The first half, we had the run of play. The focus the past couple of games has been

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erable meet in Glenwood Springs on Saturday and a fresh blast of snow Thursday. The team had several top performances at Wednesday’s meet at Battle Mountain. “It was a great meet for us,” Steamboat coach Luke DeWolfe said. “More than anything, it allowed our kids to get more repetitions, more starts and more handoffs. Those are the things we really needed.” Kimberley Heald won the girls 200-meter dash and was second in the 100. Morgan Bessette, new to the track team after starting the season playing soccer, won the long jump and was third in the triple jump. The boys 800-relay team also won its race. Because the timing was handheld, the performance won’t help the team qualify for the state meet. Still, DeWolfe said that if it had been timed with electronic timing, it would have been fast enough to place the team among the state’s top 18 and qualify it for the state meet. “We still need to execute like that in another race, but it’s good to see them do that,” DeWolfe said. “For all of our kids, the

meet was a real positive experience. They did a real nice job.”

Tigers home track meet rescheduled for April 27 The Hayden Tiger Invitational, Hayden High School’s only home track meet this season, was set for Thursday but was canceled in the face of a snowstorm. The meet was immediately rescheduled for April 27. It still will take place at the track at Moffat County High School in Craig, with the schedule remaining the same. Field events will begin at 1 p.m. and running events at 1:30 p.m. Soroco also had planned to attend the Hayden meet, but now the Rams will join part of the Tigers’ team and the Steamboat Springs High School squad at a meet in Rifle on Saturday. The other half of the Hayden team will compete Saturday at a meet in Meeker. The Hayden Middle School home track meet is scheduled for Wednesday, starting at noon. It will take place on the dirt track in Hayden.

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Pictured from left are state Rep. Randy Baumgardner, Steamboat Springs High School students Ben Paley and Lorin Paley; Drew Hauser, of Silverthorne; Gov. Bill Ritter; and state Sen. Al White. The Paleys visited the state Capitol in Denver on Thursday in recognition of their telemark talents.

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changing our attacking from a rhythm to playing a little more direct. (Thursday) was a nice balance of those two. We really had the run of play. In the second half, we looked to mix the player personalities around.” Steamboat had all but decided the contest in the first 40 minutes. DeVos scored early on a setup from Leah Berdine. Emi Birch scored the second goal for Steamboat, a blast from 22 yards out. DeVos added two more, and Birch got another one to send the Sailors to a 5-0 halftime lead. “We’ve been working hard in practice” on attacking aggresSee Soccer, page 29

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Steamboat’s dam broke in 5th inning Baseball continued from 27 ings from the rally didn’t last very long. Palisade knotted the game at 5-5 in the bottom of the inning, chasing Wood in the process. Capristron was called in from second base to quell the Bulldogs on an inning-ending groundout after walking

the bases loaded on the first Palisade hitter he faced. Steamboat took the lead for good the next inning when Tibbetts scored from third after getting his second straight leadoff base hit. The Sailors started Game 2 off well, tying Palisade at 1all in the first on a Wood RBI single that scored Lars Johnson

from second. After three scoreless innings by both teams, Steamboat’s dam broke in the fifth. Palisade used six hits, which included two-run, RBI doubles from Jake Appling and Mike Seraini to open an 8-1 lead. The Bulldogs put the game away in the seventh when they added seven more runs for the final score.

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Team plays against Eagle Valley on Saturday Soccer continued from 28 sively, Berdine said. “It paid off (Thursday), and you could see it. We’ve been working on finding the forwards and if they are not there, then not trying to force it.” Elise Anderson scored a header late in the second half on a corner kick from Sydney Bauknecht. The win puts Steamboat at 83 overall and 7-0 in league play.

The team resumes play at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gardner Field against Eagle Valley. After that, the Sailors are off for a week for spring break, then return for three games before the playoffs. Although Steamboat hasn’t won the league outright yet — a victory April 28 at Battle Mountain most likely would do the trick — Bohlmann said the team is hoping to wrap up a league title with one eye on the playoffs.

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“It’s a two-fold thing,” he said. “This league isn’t wrapped up yet. It’s our intent to win the league. We have three league games to go. We haven’t mathematically clinched first place, but I’m guessing, mathematically, we’ve clinched a playoff spot. It’s a little bit of an eye on the future. But we want to improve as a group as we move on.” — To reach Luke Graham, call 871-4229 or e-mail lgraham@steamboatpilot.com

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Steamboat Springs Winter Sport Club Alpine directors Deb Armstrong, left, and Anje Worrell, right, stand with Rob Worrell at the J2 Junior Olympic event in Aspen this winter. Rob Worrell, who was Rocky/Central Region team leader for the event, was named head age class coach for the Steamboat Springs Winter Springs Club on Thursday.

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and programming decisions within the Alpine competitive program.” Worrell said he knew his position with the U.S. Ski Team was unstable at best. His salary was cut last winter, and when he learned Wednesday that he had been laid off, the news wasn’t a big surprise. “I knew the team was struggling, so I was making some other plans,” Worrell said. “The U.S Ski Team was a good and valuable experience for me. Now, I’m looking forward to working with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and improving its already strong programs.” DelliQuadri said this is a chance for a top-level coach to work with younger athletes — which has been a trend in other sports and other countries. “In places like Austria, the top coaches almost always work with the younger athletes,” DelliQuadri said. “It’s proven that’s where a coach can have the biggest impact.” Worrell thinks he can bring a more competitive attitude and drive to the Winter Sports Club’s younger programs, and he thinks he can help coaches with some basic fundamentals that will make Steamboat athletes faster and more competitive at elite levels. Worrell said he will use his experience with the U.S. Ski Team, as well as the experience he gained with Summit County, Crested Butte and

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Chauncey Billups doesn’t get mentioned in the MVP debates the way LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Kobe Bryant do. He lacks their flash and dash if not their cache. But was any player more valuable to his team than the centerpiece in one of the NBA’s most lopsided trade in years? Billups’ departure from Detroit fostered the Pistons’ unraveling, and his arrival in Denver turned the Nuggets from an afterthought into a legitimate threat. Denver tied the franchise record for wins in an NBA season with 54 and secured the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, earning the home-court edge in a playoff series for the

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John Madden’s last game as a football announcer was a thrilling Super Bowl decided in the final seconds. The perfect ending to a run as one of sports’ most popular broadcasters, now that Madden called it a career Thursday. Yet, it didn’t fit Madden’s style to think about his retirement that way. “I’m a grinder,” he said on his Bay Area radio show. “You just grind and get through it, and when it’s all over, you think about it. You don’t rush into

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Phil Kessel had two goals and an assist, and Zdeno Chara scored with 8:45 left to break a third-period tie for Boston. Tim Thomas stopped 26 shots for the Bruins, who are the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference but haven’t gotten out of the first

round in a decade. Carey Price made 35 saves for the Canadiens. Kessel and David Krejci gave Boston a 2-0 lead before Montreal tied it on goals by Chris Higgins and Alex Kovalev. Kessel made it 4-2 with 13.4 seconds left on an empty-netter on a pass from Milan Lucic, a goal that prompted a round of fisticuffs that continued after the final whistle.

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notice when he’s gone. “The thing that made it hard is not because I’m second guessing: ‘Is it the right decision?’ But I enjoyed it so damn much,” Madden said. “I enjoyed the game and the players and the coaches and the film and the travel and everything.” Cris Collinsworth will replace Madden, moving over from the network’s studio show, NBC Sports chief Dick Ebersol said. Collinsworth filled in when Madden took a game off last October. Ebersol called Madden “the absolute best sports broadcaster who ever lived.”

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cutting mode when they let defensive stalwarts Marcus Camby and Eduardo Najera get away last summer, leading pundits to predict an end to Denver’s string of five straight postseason appearances — all of which ended in first-round exits. A week into the season, vice president of basketball operations Mark Warkentien made what might be the biggest move in franchise history, sending Iverson and his big contract to the Pistons for Billups, the true point guard coach George Karl had coveted for years. In no time at all, Billups accomplished what had been Mission Impossible for so many others in Denver: melding the Nuggets’ immense individual talents into a cohesive unit that seems poised to finally make some noise in the playoffs.

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Jonas Hiller made 35 saves in a sparkling playoff debut for eighth-seeded Anaheim, and Ryan Getzlaf had a goal and an assist in the third period. Getzlaf set up captain Scott Niedermayer’s tiebreaking power-play goal early in the third before roaring out of the penalty box to score his own goal with 2:25 to play. With Hiller’s flawless play, the playoff-tested Ducks put an early playoff scare into San Jose, the Presidents’ Trophy winner with 117 points. Evgeni Nabokov made 15 saves for San Jose in the opener of the first postseason series between two California clubs in four decades. Game 2 is Sunday night at the Shark Tank.

New Jersey vs. Carolina Wednesday, April 15: New Jersey 4, Carolina 1, New Jersey leads series 1-0 Friday, April 17: Carolina at New Jersey, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19: New Jersey at Carolina, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21: New Jersey at Carolina, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23: Carolina at New Jersey, 5:30 p.m., if necessary Sunday, April 26: New Jersey at Carolina, TBD, if necessary Tuesday, April 28: Carolina at New Jersey, 5:30 p.m., if necessary Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia Wednesday, April 15: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 1, Pittsburgh leads series 1-0 Friday, April 17: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m Sunday, April 19: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Thursday, April 23: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m., if necessary Saturday, April 25: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 1 p.m., if necessary Monday, April 27: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, TBD, if necessary ——— WESTERN CONFERENCE San Jose vs. Anaheim Thursday, April 16: Anaheim 2, San Jose 0, Anaheim leads series 1-0 Sunday, April 19: Anaheim at San Jose, 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 21: San Jose at Anaheim, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23: San Jose at Anaheim, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25: Anaheim at San Jose, 8 p.m., if necessary Monday, April 27: San Jose at Anaheim, TBD, if necessary Wednesday, April 29: Anaheim at San Jose, TBD, if necessary Detroit vs. Columbus Thursday, April 16: Detroit 4, Columbus 1, Detroit leads series 1-0 Saturday, April 18: Columbus at Detroit, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 21: Detroit at Columbus, 5 p.m. Thursday, April 23: Detroit at Columbus, 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25: Columbus at Detroit, 5 p.m., if necessary Monday, April 27: Detroit at Columbus, TBD, if necessary Wednesday, April 29: Columbus at Detroit, TBD, if necessary Vancouver vs. St. Louis Wednesday, April 15: Vancouver 2, St. Louis 1, Vancouver leads series 1-0 Friday, April 17: St. Louis at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Sunday, April 19: Vancouver at St. Louis, 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 21: Vancouver at St. Louis, 6 p.m. Friday, April 24: St. Louis at Vancouver, 8 p.m., if necessary Sunday, April 26: Vancouver at St. Louis, 6 p.m.,

NBA PLAYOFFS (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Cleveland vs. Detroit Saturday, April 18: Detroit at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21: Detroit at Cleveland, 6 p.m. Friday, April 24: Cleveland at Detroit, 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26: Cleveland at Detroit, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29: Detroit at Cleveland, TBA, if necessary Friday, May 1: Cleveland at Detroit, TBA, if necessary Boston vs. Chicago Saturday, April 18: Chicago at Boston, 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 20: Chicago at Boston, 5 p.m. Thursday, April 23: Boston at Chicago, 6 p.m. Sunday, April 26: Boston at Chicago, 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28: Chicago at Boston, TBA, if necessary Thursday, April 30: Boston at Chicago, TBA, if necessary Orlando vs. Philadelphia Sunday, April 19: Philadelphia at Orlando, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: Philadelphia at Orlando, 5 p.m. Friday, April 24: Orlando at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Sunday, April 26: Orlando at Philadelphia, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28: Philadelphia at Orlando, TBA, if necessary Thursday, April 30: Orlando at Philadelphia, TBA, if necessary Atlanta vs. Miami Sunday, April 19: Miami at Atlanta, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: Miami at Atlanta, 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25: Atlanta at Miami, 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 27: Atlanta at Miami, TBA Wednesday, April 29: Miami at Atlanta, TBA, if necessary Friday, May 1: Atlanta at Miami, TBA, if necessary WESTERN CONFERENCE L.A. Lakers vs. Utah Sunday, April 19: Utah at L.A. Lakers, 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21: Utah at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23: L.A. Lakers at Utah, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25: L.A. Lakers at Utah, 7 p.m. Monday, April 27: Utah at L.A. Lakers, TBA, if necessary Thursday, April 30: L.A. Lakers at Utah, TBA, if necessary Denver vs. New Orleans Sunday, April 19: New Orleans at Denver, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: New Orleans at Denver, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25: Denver at New Orleans, 11 a.m. Monday, April 27: Denver at New Orleans, TBA Wednesday, April 29: New Orleans at Denver, TBA, if necessary Friday, May 1: Denver at New Orleans, TBA, if necessary San Antonio vs. Dallas Saturday, April 18: Dallas at San Antonio, 6 p.m. Monday, April 20: Dallas at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23: San Antonio at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25: San Antonio at Dallas, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 28: Dallas at San Antonio, TBA, if necessary Friday, May 1: San Antonio at Dallas, TBA, if necessary Portland vs. Houston Saturday, April 18: Houston at Portland, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21: Houston at Portland, 8 p.m.

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Chicago vs. Calgary Thursday, April 16: Chicago 3, Calgary 2, OT, Chicago leads series 1-0 Saturday, April 18: Calgary at Chicago, 7 p.m. Monday, April 20: Chicago at Calgary, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: Chicago at Calgary, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25: Calgary at Chicago, 7 p.m., if necessary Monday, April 27: Chicago at Calgary, TBD, if necessary Wednesday, April 29: Calgary at Chicago, TBD, if necessary

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The Associated Press All Times MDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Boston vs. Montreal Thursday, April 16: Boston 4, Montreal 2, Boston leads series 1-0 Saturday, April 18: Montreal at Boston, 6 p.m. Monday, April 20: Boston at Montreal, 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: Boston at Montreal, 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25: Montreal at Boston, 5 p.m., if necessary Monday, April 27: Boston at Montreal, TBD, if necessary Wednesday, April 29: Montreal at Boston, TBD, if necessary

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

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2007 rmz 450. Bikes like new. Oil changed and filter cleaned every 2 rides never been raced. Comes with extra step seat other than that bike is stock. Asking $4000.00 OBO. Call 307-383-7927 ask for David.

1999 Olds. Intrigue. Excellent condition. XM radio package. Blizzak tires. 104k miles, $4,000 OBO. (970) 879-5474 or 970-846-2599 FINANCING WORKING PEOPLE! $750.00 MINIMUM DOWNPAYMENT. NO CREDITCHECK. Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. “Working Cars / Working People - 24,000 Mile Warranties! www.checkpointautosales.com 1996 Eagle Talon, standard transmission, non Turbo, 4cyl, great on gas. Mechanically maintained. New timing belt. $1,500 OBO (970)457-7136 $500! Police Impounds! Hondas, Acuras, Chevys, Toyotas, etc. Cars, Trucks, SUV`s from $500! For Listings call 800-576-6918 xA875

2005 Kawasaki KLR 650 Dual Sport. Low miles, lots of after market goodies. $3,800 819-2835 2003 Harley Davidson 100th Anniv. Edition Heritage Softail Classic. Great Cond! Only 6300 miles. Lots of extras! $13,995. Call Gary 970-291-1011 WANTED: Used motorcycle gear, off road body armor and helmet, medium. Boots size 9, Cash for gear (good condition). 819-7671 2006 KTM EXC 450 street legal, new Durelle race suspension, 2 tanks, 2 sets of plastic. 2 many extras to list. $4,950 303-588-8983 2006 Yamaha YZ450F Anniversary edition. Over $1,000 of after market parts. 3 sets if plastic, excellent condition, well maintained, garage kept. $3900 970-846-5632

2004 7000lbs Big Tex 8 x18 deck over trailer, duel ax. w/ brakes, removable side rails, new tires, breakaway pkg. $2900 OBO. 970-846-8810

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2006 Toyota Runner, 43k miles, red, good condition. $18,000. (970) 870-0806 2000 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition. Burgundy w/ tan trim. V8, AWD, leather, A/C, power windows and locks, sunroof, 6 CD changer. 106,000 miles. $6,000 OBO. (970) 629-3028 60 USED CARS AND TRUCKS, Fully reconditioned vehicles with new car warranties! TOM REUTER CARS, Steamboat Springs, 875-0700. www.tomreuter.com 2001 Suburban, fully loaded, leather, excellent condition $6500. Call 879-6978 1999 Lexus RX 300, AWD, white/gold. Alloy wheels, leather. Excellent condition. Stock# CS121. See Brady at Steamboat Motors. $11,900 970-879-8880 $500 Police Impounds! Chevy`s from $500! For Listings 1-800-576-6918 ext K044

2007 Chevy Avalanche, 49k miles, Black Z71, Loaded! $26,000 Brian 970-846-6980

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

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

98 GMC 3500 1 ton Dually flatbed 4x4, 119k. Great work truck! $4,200 OBO 970-846-5358.

2006 F150 single cab 40k miles auto 4x4. $10,900 OBO 970-846-5358.

1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup, 150,000 mi. Fair Condition $8,000 OBO Flip-Over Ball Fifth Wheel Hitch $400. 970-819-2692

2001 250SX KTM, good condition, extras! $1,500 970-846-7782

2002 Lexus RX300 V6 4WD, Low 61k miles, loaded! New tires, warranty to a 100k miles. $14,200 OBO 970-846-1669

2008 Dodge Ram Long Bed white w/ topper 40K miles, $18,000 OBO Larry 970-987-9834

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

2000 - Chevy 3500 Dually with tow package 89,000 miles great work truck, $7,700 call T.J. at 846-1807

2001 Toyota Sequoia 4WD Ltd, Black, Loaded all options, Leather, Excellent ccondition, 105k miles, Below book, $9,500 OBO 970-736-8551, 970-819-3336

2003 Harley Davidson Nightrain. Factory performance upgrades, low mileage. Many extras! $13,000 (970)629-2569

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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 Steel building frame - 50’x75’ with (3) 50’ I-beams and all uprights. Brand new, never used. Paid $12,000. Will take best offer 846-5264

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

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

CHILDCARE OFFERED: Experienced Craig mother offering FT & PT day care, no weekends. Children of all ages. Call 937-231-3925 We buy used books. All kinds! Please call (970)620-4507 Like new plastic crates. $2 each. Credenza orig. $1100. Now $300.00 Desk orig. $1200. Now $300.00 1965 Mustang coupe $3700.00 Antique dresser/hutch $260.00 879-4700 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.

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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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Upscale professionally designed western themed furniture package for two bedroom condo, barely used, new in ‘08. 42” flatscreen, stereo, HD DVD, Two bedroom sets, table, barstools, living room, artwork, stocked kitchen, western artwork and more. $18,000.00 OBO 252-202-5683. ANTLER CHANDELIER 24” x 42”. Great Condition. $2500 OBO. Call 970-291-1011

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BUYING GOLD, SILVER AND PLATINUM BULLION AND COINS. all (970)-824-5807 or Cell (970)-326-8170. Mobile Welding, Fabricating and Mechanic. 20 years experience. Call 970-276-8163 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.

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

BARN, 12’x40’. Used rarely, sky lights in each stall, heavy metal framed. Nice sliding doors with barred windows. Wood walls inside. Please call 970-620-0059 and ask for Tina. Wanted: 5 1/2’ x 12’ sectional temporary corral fencing any condition, other sizes considered. (970) 819-3234

CALLING ALL DOGS! FAMILY DOG TRAINING Starts May 7th in Craig. Contact Laura Tyler 970-629-1507 or Sandra Kruczek 970-824-4189 K-9 Gentle Dental will be at Mt. Werner Veterinary Hospital for the April / May Hygiene Clinic. April 23rd, May 2nd, and 14th. No anesthesia required. Call Angel for appointment 619-370-5956.

AKC Registered Lab Puppies. Chocolates and Blacks, Championship blood line. Ready on April 29th. $500, taking depostis now! 970-824-9615 Looking for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi male to breed to my female. Call 826-2761

Easy Yoke Poultry has Pullets & Guineas & more. Come by Critters ‘R Us, Monday’s, Friday’s, Saturday’s 1-5pm or call Elijah 970-824-4768 Want to buy 3-4 year old bred cows or pairs. Black only. (303)518-4177 Warm Weather, experienced riding to condition your horse in time for Spring/Summer. No broncs please! Robin Lorenz Romick 879-0392, 846-2669 14yo TB mare, ex-racehorse, sound & healthy. Needs experienced rider, regular work. Great: athlete, potential, challenge. (917)282-1704. Sidney Peak. (2) 15” Western saddles, $300 each. (1) 17” Australian Stockmans saddle, $450. BRAND NEW! 1979 Ford Bronco Full Size, fresh 400 big block, many new accessories,, $4,200 OBO. 307-567-2011 or 970-757-2011 5 year old Steel Gray mare. Own Grand daughter of Peppy San Badger. Broke, gentle, trailers. 14.2 hands. (970)326-8621 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

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

There are funds available for uninsured and underinsured local women to pay for annual wellness exams, mammograms and breast cancer treatment costs. Don’t compromise your health we can help! Call the Yampa Valley Breast Cancer Awareness Project to learn how to apply for funds. 846-4554. Free confidential pregnancy tests & ultrasound. Pregnancy Resource Center. 544 Oak Street (The Good Shepherd House) Walk-ins welcome Tuesdays from 12-6PM, and Thursdays 9-1PM or call for an appointment any time. 871-1307

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

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Experienced, Licensed, Home Care Provider has immediate openings Monday-Thursday. Please call Kelsey 970-846-4231

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

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

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

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

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

Jeans a little tight? Try something that works. Take it off keep it off. Get ready for Spring! 1-800-305-4421

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

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AFFORDABLE FURNITURE, NEW AND USED Beds, dressers, bookcases, desks, couches, end tables... RUMMAGERS THRIFT STORE 11th St. South, downtown 870-6087

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BARN, 12’x40’. Used rarely, sky lights in each stall, heavy metal framed. Nice sliding doors with barred windows. Wood walls inside. Please call 970-620-0059 and ask for Tina.

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

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

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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

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SALE - 11:00 am Saturday 4/18, when you are done with all the other yard sales come to Milner Mini Storage. Three units, furniture, tools, kids stuff. All items must go. In Milner on Highway 40, South side of the road.

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

METER TECHNICIAN City of Steamboat Springs. 30 hours /benefited position. $15.63/hr + DOQ. Reads, operates, and maintains water meters. May assist with utility system operation and maintenance. Must be able to respond while on-call, within 20 minutes. Requires H.S. graduation, mechanical skills, computer skills, CDL (within 6 mos.), ability to work independently, extensive walking, and work in variable weather conditions. Submit to: City of Steamboat Springs 137 10th Street, POB 775088, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 by April 29. For info and application: www.steamboatsprings.net 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

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.

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

Stay at home Mom in Stagecoach looking to baby sit from my home. References available. Call Julie 970-736-1120 PART-TIME NANNY ASAP for fun 3 yo. 20 hrs wk, Mon/Wed, excellent references & experience required. Bilingual welcome. Lite housekeeping. 846-0075

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

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

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

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

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Laundry Tech (FT) YVMC is currently seeking a team driven individual 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.

WANTED: 29 SERIOUS PEOPLE Work from home using a computer. Up to $1,500-$5,000 PT, FT www.ltjglobal.com Prestige Property Detailing now hiring for summer lawn care, & garden. FT, PT, Temporary available. Call Matt 970-291-9593. Radio Shack is looking for a sales person experienced with Electronics and Car Audio. Apply at 106 West Victory Way. 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

Steamboat Springs High School - 2009-2010 Math Teacher, College/Career Counselor, and Guidance Counselor (1 year position). Deadline: Open until filled. Complete online application at https://apps.winocular.com/steamboat/apply/ EOE

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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

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.

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

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ATHLETIC DIRECTOR SECRETARY - $13.58 - $15.36 /hour + benefits. Deadline: 5/10/09. Complete online application at https://apps.winocular.com/steamboat/apply/ EOE

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

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

Accounts Receivable / Guest Service Agent. Must have cash handling and computer skills. Collection experience a plus. Full time - Benefits available after 90 days. Sign on bonus of $150.00 payable after 90 days. Contact information: Holiday Inn, Craig 970.824.4000 X 419

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.

�� 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.

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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.

OAK CREEK: Large studio apartment - 1BD apartment, both in great condition! $675 monthly includes all utilities, dish. 970-819-2849 STEAMBOAT:Furnished large 1BD, 1BA apartment in new log home. Near mountain. NP, NS, $895/monthly includes all utilities, cable, internet. Call (970)846-5551

STEAMBOAT: Sunny, Quiet, studio Apt Downtown with garage. Excellent location, rarely available. NS $1100 month + elec. 871-1681 or 846-8026 OAK CREEK: Great Views! 2BD, 1BA, recently updated, flooring, paint and windows. $650 monthly plus utilities. 1st, last, deposit. 970-736-2383 STEAMBOAT:Delightful 2BD, 1BA, furnished, sunny & spacious. Beautiful views, hot-tub, WD, cable & wireless. Landscaped. $1250 month. 846-5004 - 870-6410

STEAMBOAT:GREAT LOCATION: 1BD, 1BTH on Yampa St, backyard, pets OK, OPEN NOW, some utilities included $785 mo. Call Jill 846-7801 STEAMBOAT:1BR, 1BA unfurnished suite in new house. Excellent mountain location, separate entrance, full kitchen, W/D. NS, NP. $1000 monthly includes most utilities. Nelson 970-846-8338 STEAMBOAT:Wonderful Furnished 1BD in town $1,000 month. Includes utilities, wireless internet, Direct-TV, beautiful views! NS, NP. First, Last, Deposit (970)879-3118 OAK CREEK: 2BD, 1Bath apartment, all appliances, NS, 1 pet negotiable, 1st & security. $895 per month includes utilities. Joe 846-3542 STEAMBOAT: Private, one room efficiency apartment, full bath, laundry room, NS, NP. $750 includes utilities, cable TV, wireless. 846-6905 STEAMBOAT:HUD Homes! 4 Bed, 2 ba $37,900 or $413/mo! Stop Renting (5% dw, 30 yrs @ 8%) For Listings Call 800-576-6921 xT480

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

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:QUIET BUILDING! 2BD, 1BA, walk to town. Gas fireplace. Pet considered. $1,400 month. First, last, deposit. Available May 1st. 970-846-3859

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STEAMBOAT:Studio apartment in luxury home available. $1200 monthly includes utilities. (970)879-8089 STEAMBOAT:One room efficiency apartment, full bath, full kitchen, pets possible. Fireplace. NS. $1,000 includes utilities. 846-4420 STEAMBOAT:Beautiful studio apartment, front porch overlooking pond, private settings. All utilities included. $1000 monthly negotiable. Mountain location. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. (970)291-9266 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 STEAMBOAT: 3BD, 2.5BA, partially furnished, 1 garage, 1 out door space, WD, hardwood floors, premium appliances, close to down town, responsible couples and families preferred. $2000 month + partial utilities. Call Russ 203-253-6509 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA freshly remodeled downtown basement apartment, NS, NP. Year lease. $1000 monthly. Call 879.3718 between 9-5.

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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: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

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:Timbers 1BD, 1BA, fireplace, NS, pets negotiable, $1,000 includes electric, water, trash. Lease negotiable. 1st, last, dep. 970-819-9222. 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:Affordable rentals.1, 2, 3 bedroom condominiums available on the mountain. Some with garages. NP, NS. Starting at $900. Lisa 970-879-5100 OAK CREEK:2BD, 2BA, 1 car garage. Brand new condominium in Oak Creek for rent. Pets allowed. $1,500 monthly 970-846-3597

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:Available May 1- Save on rent- live with a friend! Large, furnished, 2 Bed, 1 bath condo mountain. NS, NP on bus line $1600. 846-6444

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA on mountain, no stairs, utilities and TV included, garage, W&D, NP, NS, $1,500 monthly, available May 1, 846-0303

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:3BD, 2BA. Close walk to downtown. Willing to negotiate. $1,550 monthly, NS, NP. All utilities included. 970-846-1598 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:2BD, 2BA furnished Rockies 1st floor. Views! Pool, hot tubs out your door! Mountain, bus route, NS, NP $1500. 304-722-2386 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Remodeled, top corner unit, mountain views. Fireplace, wood floors, WD, hot tub & pool, NS, NP. $1150 monthly (970)736-1204 STEAMBOAT: Beautiful 1BD, 1BA, utilities included, furnished, pool, hot tub. $1,000 Available May 1st 970-846-0100 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA very small condo on mountain, furnished, NS, NP. $750 month Susan 870-8282 or Lee 846-0695

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Walton Village condo, fully furnished, beautiful unit, NS, NP. Available now. 1st, last, deposit. $1,100 month. 819-7505 STEAMBOAT:Furnished, very private creek side, Burgess Creek. Very clean, 2bd, 3ba, attached garage. $1,600 month. Michael Available May 1 (949)433-1708

STEAMBOAT:Spring Meadows Condo Available May 1st. 2BD, 1BA, unfurnished, close to mountain. $1100 monthly plus S.D. NS, NP. By appointment (970)879-2373 STEAMBOAT: 2BD condo on mountain, no pets. $1,300 monthly. Month to month negotiable, available May 1st. 970-734-4644 STEAMBOAT:Furnished 1BD, 1BA. Utilities and internet included. W/D in unit. Pool, hottub, on mountain. 1st, last, security $1250. Liz 879-5100x10 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: Large, 2BD, 2BA + loft, one car garage, NS, NP, WD, DW, on mountain. Cable, water, trash included. 846-4037

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

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

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: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

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:Beautifully remodeled 1BD, 1BA. Granite, hardwood, home stereo, etc. W/D, DW, NP, NS. $975.00 month. 303-332-3138. 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 www.steamboat319.com or 608-347-6208 1BA, 1BA, Ski Trails Condo. Fully furnished, $1000 monthly includes all utilities. NS, NP. Available until December 1st. 970-846-2659 STEAMBOAT:3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Furnished Condo on Mountain. W/D, NP, NS. Steamboat Home Management & Realty 879-1982

STEAMBOAT:1BD newly remodeled, fully furnished, on mountain, WD, NS, NP. $950 month, available now Julie (970)819-5401 STEAMBOAT:Spring Sale until June 12th! $300 per week or $1,000 monthly! Furnished 2BD, 2BA, Sunray Meadows, garage, NS, NP. (720)581-3299

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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 Storm Meadows East Condo. Fully furnished. Utilities included. $975 monthly. Available until December 1st. Call (507)250-5041 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:2BD, 2BA, 1-car garage. Deck, FP, WD, bus route. Most utilities included. NS, NP. $1500 monthly, 6 month lease discount. 5/1. 846-0402 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, Walton Village unfurnished, WD, NS, NP, lease. Water, heat, cable included. $850 month. Available May 1st. Call 970-948-1525 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, ROCKIES CONDO, Fully Furnished. Month-to-Month. All utilities, CATV and Internet included. Pool, Sauna, W/D and FP. No Pets. $950 monthly. Call Tom 970-734-5977 STEAMBOAT:Beautiful condo, furnished, 2BD, 2BA, deck, shuttle. Hot tub & sauna. $1400 includes gas, cable, water & internet. Available May 1st. 970-846-5323 STEAMBOAT:Sunray Meadows 2BD, 2BA, garage, WD, NS, NP, Building 11. Spectacular views, Most utilities included. Available Now Tim (480) 831-1970 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA on mountain, 900sqft. $1100 monthly. Available May 1st. Deposit negotiable. Furnished, NP, W/D on site. Call (970)846-1812 STEAMBOAT:Newly refurbished small 1BD on mountain. Available early May, NS, NP $850, will work with last and deposit. Call 970-879-5124 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA partially Furnished, Internet, Cable Included, Bus-Route, WD, Hot-Tub, mountain. NS, NP $1450 1st, Last, Security. 970-871-7921 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, great views, cable TV, internet, gas fireplace, hottub, covered parking, NS, NP lease $1400 negotiable Available 4-15. 917-292-7286 STEAMBOAT:Sunray 2BD, 2BA furnished on bus line, vaulted ceiling, WD, 2-car heated garage. Includes heat & water. Call mike 846-8692 STEAMBOAT:Walton Village 1BD. Partially furnished. Hot tub. On bus route. No pets. $900 monthly plus utilities. Lease (970)879-8161 STEAMBOAT: Condo on mountain. 2BD, 1BA. Cute, clean, great karma! (970) 846-2631 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: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: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: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

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

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

STEAMBOAT:Oversized 2BD, 2BA Rockies condo, fully-furnished, fully-equipped kitchen, newly rennovated swimming pool, hot tub. Gas fireplace, NP, $1,300. Free internet and cable. 1-800-733-7060 STEAMBOAT:Rockies 1BD. Furnished, F/P, pool, hot tub. Walk to Mt. No pets. $1100 monthly plus electric. Lease 970-879-8161

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STEAMBOAT:Fairview - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Unfurnished. Close to downtown and college. $1800 monthly plus utilities. NP (970)879-8161 YAMPA: 2BD, 1BA with garage, large fenced yard. NS, pet negotiable. $850 monthly, first, last, security. Available May 1st. (970)846-4596 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: NEW 3BR, 2.5BA, 2-CAR HEATED GARAGE. MOUNTAIN VIEW, SNOW REMOVAL. 328 PARKVIEW DRIVE, NS, PETS NEGOTIABLE. $2400/MONTH, REDUCED. 970-819-1890 STEAMBOAT:2Bd, 1Ba. 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: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:Apartment in old town. Available 5-1. 2.5BD, 1.5BA, NS, pets negotiable, WD, 1 car garage. $1300 monthly + gas. (970)870-0594 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, mountain, 1600 sqft, heated floors, WD, NS, Pets okay. Available May 1st. $1,400 + utilities & deposit. 970-393-0980 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, 3357 Apres Ski Way, WD. Walking distance to Gondola. NP, $1300 monthly + deposit & utilities. 970-846-9589 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: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: 3BD, 3BA, $1900 month. First, last, deposit. NP, NS. Available May 1st. (970) 846-8327 STEAMBOAT:Private ski area home located on Val D’Isere. 2BD, 1BA. Deck, Garage, FP, Dog Neg. $1400/month. Call Central Park Management at 879-3294. STEAMBOAT:Executive 3Bed, 3.5Bath Home Convenient Hilltop location! Unfurnished Hot tub, Home Theater, Granite, Lease Purchase option available, NS, NP $2,500 month negotiable. Available now. 918-859-0554 STEAMBOAT:3BD, 3BA Unfurnished, open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, hot tub, double garage & fenced, NS, Pet? $1,800 month. Call 970-846-2880 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:Downtown 3BD, 2BA, WD, NS, NP. Available May. $1875 monthly, first, last, security. 303-378-5543 STEAMBOAT:New home in Tree Haus. Stunning views, 3BD, 3BA, fully furnished, 2 fireplaces, 6 big screen TV’s, NS, NP. $2700 monthly 970-846-5551

TOPONAS:Newer 2BD, 1BA Log Home. Partially furnished. Large acreage. NS. $800 monthly. 970-638-4281 or 846-4593

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

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

STEAMBOAT: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:Charming house Downtown. 3BD, 1BA, year lease. $1,450 monthly. Available May 1st. 970-846-0230 STEAMBOAT:On the mountain, bus-route, close to park, great neighborhood. 4BD, 2BA, 2-car garage, WD, NS. $2,400month plus utilities. 970- 846-1984 YAMPA:3 bdrm, large yard, 2 out buildings plus shop, NS, pet negotiable. $1100.00 monthly, first, last, security. 970-819-2683 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. CRAIG: $900 monthly plus utilities. 1st, Last, 3BD, 1BA with garage. 805-267-6325 Oak Creek:2BR, 1BA house for rent. New remodel and sunny. $1,000 month includes water, sewer, trash and electric. Call 970-846-3824 STEAMBOAT: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 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 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:Sunny Pamela Lane 3BD, 2BA, with vaulted ceilings & garage. WD, NS, pet? Walk into downtown. $2,000 month. Call 846-1007

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

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:3BR, 3BA on mtn, bus route, WD, cable, pool, tennis & hot tub. Avail 5/1 $1,600 + utilities. 846-6853

STEAMBOAT:Fantastic Oldtowm 3BD, 1BA. Great location! Large fenced yard, big deck. NS, available 6-1. Dog ok. $2150 + utilities. 846-5667

STEAMBOAT:$2,400 monthly, 4BD, 4BA FURNISHED Townhome between Mtn & town on bus route. Views, 1 car garage, W/D. (303)815-0535

STEAMBOAT: 1 bedroom for rent in brand new Ranch house on 15 acres, WD. $700 monthly. 970-331-4576

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: 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:Mature Christian wants NS roommate, split furnished 2BD, 2BA. Cable, WD, Storage, bus, mountain. Utilities included No lease $675 846-3740

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: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:2BED, 1BATH, Oversized garage; fits 2 cars. long-term lease. Newly remodeled/painted, excellent condition. NP, $975 per month, includes water and trash. (970)846-0588 STEAMBOAT: Unfurnished 1 bedroom 1 bath Mobile Home located in Dream Island MHC, $875 monthly, $900 deposit, Call (970) 879-0261 HAYDEN: 1BD, Adorable trailer for rent - $550 monthly includes utilities. Small, cozy on working ranch off highway 40. 970-276-4291 STEAMBOAT:Remodelled 3BD, 2.5BA, large master suite, mud room, storage shed, privacy fence. West Acres #69. $1,350 (970)846-5646

STEAMBOAT-ALPINE MEADOWS. 2 BD, 2.5 BA, W/D, nicely furnished, very clean, good location, great landlord! NS, NP, $1300/mo. 970-819-2519. 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, 1.5BA Whistler Townhome. Partially furnished, WD, deck, pool, hot tub on site. NS, NP. $1300 month includes most utilities. 1st, last, security. 846-2451.

STEAMBOAT: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

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

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, Fully furnished, on bus route, NS, walk to mountain. (970)846-8280

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: 4br, 3.5ba 2 car garage On the mtn. near park and bus. Very clean home. Large landscaped yard, quiet neighborhood. NS, W/D Pets Negotiable. Unfurnished. Available May 1st $2700 + utilities 846-2994

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

STEAMBOAT: Beautiful 4BD, 3.5BA, 1 car garage, between mountain and town, bus route, WD, NS, NP. $2100 monthly. 846-6423.

STEAMBOAT:New luxury 4BD, 4BA large 2 car garage on bus route. NS, NP, $2500 unfurnished or $2800 furnished per month. Chuck 879-2871

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.

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

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

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

STEAMBOAT:Fishcreek Falls, 3bd, 2.5ba Duplex, walk to downtown, fenced yard, deck, hottub, new carpet, furnished, WD, NS, NP, $2,000+utilities. 307-360-8769

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STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA Whistler- Nice unit fully furnished except beds. $1200 monthly. Month-month ok. 303-638-0956 STAGECOACH Townhome: 3BD, 2BA great views, unfurnished. First, last, security. $1200 monthly. Available May 1st. (970)618-1727

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: 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.

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: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:Rooms available in Hayden. Long-term rentals $500 per month plus utilities, NS, NP. 970-276-4545 or 970-276-2079 STEAMBOAT:Sundance Creek, 1BD, garage, storage, cable, WD, hottub, on the bus route, 1st, Last, Deposit. Call for pricing. 970-846-9319 STEAMBOAT:Enjoy country living on small ranch about 10 minutes West of Steamboat, on Trout Creek. One room available $600 monthly. 879-3699 STEAMBOAT:Room for rent in three bedroom Mountain Vista Townhome. Low utilities. $500 a month. Available May 1st. 952.240.4634 Room for rent in 3BD, 2BA house. Near town and bus stop. Avaialbe May 1st. NS, NP, $650 monthly includes utilities. Call Shauna 970-291-1143 STEAMBOAT:Room for rent on mountain, clean, furnished, WD, NP, NS, great deck. $575 + 1/4 utilities+ deposit. References. 970-846-0323 CRAIG:ROOM 4 RENT condo, rooms upstairs, full privileges, WD cable, DSL, phone. $470 Utilities included. 1st & last. (970) 620-4653 STEAMBOAT: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: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

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, nice, clean, 2300 sf, fully furnished or unfurnished, private town setting, aspens, great mountain views. $1900 monthly 970-819-7684

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:Gain equity while renting. Lease option to buy. Build to suit in as little as 45 days. Adequate parking. Central location. 879-9133 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:Entrepreneurs seeking office space for new - growing business check out Bogue Enterprise Center at CMC. Great rates, one year leases, copy center, meeting rooms, SCORE counseling available. Call 870-4491 STEAMBOAT:WAREHOUSE SPACES AVAILABLE. AFFORDABLE RENTS IN TOUGH ECONOMY. $7.50 SF - NNN FOR MORE DETAILS. CALL TRAVIS AT 879-6831 STEAMBOAT: 800sqft Warehouse #3, Yampa Valley Business Park. $825 monthly. Call Tom at 879-1708 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: Rent all or Part of A+ Professional Office Building. Features: Reception, conference, windows & kitchen. MOSER & ASSOC. 970-879-2839

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

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

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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

Office, Warehouse - Copper Ridge Business Park 1500 + sq. ft. West facing, high ceilings, great location. (970) 870-1472 CONSIDER: 2660 s.f. A+ building. Lots of light and parking. Rent possible. For price: MOSER & ASSOC. 970-879-2839 THE VICTORIA 10th & Lincoln RETAIL AND OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE OR LEASE Hal Unruh Prudential Steamboat Realty 970-875-2413

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: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

Investment Property over 3A. Industrial with house, shop, 26 units of self storage, many existing uses. SUPER LOCATION! Bill 970-734-8069 STEAMBOAT:It’s time. One commercial suite left offering road frontage visibility. Easy access and parking in front. 2870sf can be split. 879-9133

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

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

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 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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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

Awesome Business Opportunity Spruce Up! Hair Salon For Sale. Long lease included. 701 Oak Street Steamboat Springs. Gigi Walker 879-1722 Domino’s Pizza local franchisee. $220,000 OBO. Financing available. Partnerships a possibility. Call Todd at 970-846-4038

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!

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

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

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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

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. LOCAL OR INVESTOR 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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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

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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: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.

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Property Specialist. The least expensive way to own a luxury Steamboat property! Use year round and make the most of the fabulous amenities and location. Walk to skiing, restaurants, spa, fitness center, concierge and shopping. One, two, three bedroom and even a 4 bedroom Penthouse currently available. Priced from the mid $50’s to $200K .Dave Hartley Colorado Group Realty, LLC (970)870-8800 office, (970)846-3281 cell www.mybrokers.com,dave@mybrokers.com 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 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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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: 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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Impeccable Quail Run 2BD, 2BA, 1-car garage + lots of storage. Top Floor corner unit with ski mountain views. $397,900. Call Roy Powell, RE/MAX Steamboat 970-846-1661

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STEAMBOAT: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

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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 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

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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

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 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 Large private .79 acre lot. 2BD, 1BA home. Unique opportunity. Fairview neighborhood. VIEWS! $470,000 Call Roy Powell RE/MAX Steamboat 970-846-1661

CRAIG: FSBO, Family, Friends and Fido 4BD, 2BA, 2 car garage, AC, large fenced yard, spacious deck, new windows, new kitchen, many upgrades, 1281 Crest Drive, Craig, CO. $253,000 Brokers Welcome=2% 970-824-6804, 970-629-8739 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 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 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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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 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 $445,000 Downtown! Includes accessory apartment + 2BD, 2BA home. Owner/Broker Call Roy Powell RE/MAX STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661 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 Foreclosure! 4bdr 2ba $32,500! Bank Foreclosures! Must Sell! For Listings Call 800-576-6921 xR406

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

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

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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 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 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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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

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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 Paonia Retirement - Clark Homestead offers energy conscious homes for elegant living, two bedroom units, with oversized garage. www.clarkhomesteadpaonia.com Foreclosures, Short Sales, & Smokin’ Hot Real Estate Deals WWW.STEAMBOATBESTBUYS.COM Updated Weekly

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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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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 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 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.

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

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Dream Island 3BD, 1BA, completely remodeled, new cabinets, appliances, carpet, storm windows, roof, wood trim. 100% financing to qualified buyers. $37,500 Don Kotowski Rocky Mountain Real estate 846-8081 or 846-7522

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.

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 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 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

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

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3 Old Town Lots in Steamboat Springs Flat, easy build, fenced with views of Sleeping Giant. $340,000 970-826-0307

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

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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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estimate that the conservation plan could defer the cost of building new filtration bays as When the plan was presentmuch as $4 million. Every gallon saved, according to the plan, ed to the Steamboat Springs postpones $1 or more toward a City Council on Tuesday, some members complained that new filtration bay. Based on his experience some of the city’s development codes could living in Denver work against the during a drought, “We’ve long conservation plan Shelton said he recognized that we because they doesn’t anticipate don’t have a perfect require waterany pushback from intensive landalignment between residents regardscaping. Shelton ing the conservaconservation policy said the city will tion plan. and landscaping as look at that as “Once people required in the CDC.” the conservation got used to it, you plan moves forstill got good (irriJay Gallagher ward and try to gation) results,” Mount Werner Water make sure poliShelton said. “It and Sanitation District cies complement just manages the general manager each other. resource better.” Gallagher agreed. “We’ve long “By and large, I think people recognized that we don’t have a are aware of it, and they always perfect alignment between conwant to do the right thing,” he servation policy and landscapsaid. ing as required in the CDC,”

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Gallagher said. The City Council and Mount Werner Water board of directors has reviewed the proposed water conservation plan. No formal action has been taken on it. Next up is a 60day public comment period before the city and district will consider a formal adoption of the plan. The plan also sets goals to reduced peak-day demand 15 percent by 2020 and 20 percent by 2030. Other strategies to reduce water use include encouraging conservation practices indoors and requiring the use or installation of water-saving appliances and fixtures. — To reach Brandon Gee, call 871-4210 or e-mail bgee@steamboatpilot.com

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Although use is much lower at other times of the year, water and wastewater treatment facilities must be built to handle the highest demands they will face on a “peak day.” According to the proposed conservation plan, the average peak day demand from 2004 to 2007 was 550 gallons per person per day. Outdoor irrigation use of water is twice indoor use in the summer. The city and water district

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Visit www.steamboatpilot.com to download the proposed Water Conservation Plan and other materials presented to the Steamboat Springs City Council on Tuesday.

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