Steamboat Today, April 23, 2009 by Steamboat Pilot & Today

S T E A M B O AT

TODAY

THURSDAY

APRIL 23, 2009

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

FREE

Vol. 21, No. 97

RO U T T

C O U N T Y ’ S

DA I LY

N E W S PA P E R

S T E A M B O AT S P R I N G S

Runoff causes slide Mud shifts above and below River Road, but lanes remain open Page 5

COLORADO

Man guilty in slaying Allen Andrade convicted of 1st-degree murder, hate crime in beating death Page 12

SPORTS

MATT STENSLAND/STAFF

Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall listens to Sgt. Mike Baumann talk during a tour of the Routt County Jail on Wednesday. The Routt County Board of Commissioners is threatening to cut health and retirement benefits of Sheriff’s Office employees if Wall doesn’t accept countywide pay reductions for his staff.

County presses Wall

Commissioners could slash benefits for departments that don’t accept cuts Brandon Gee

PILOT & TODAY STAFF

Tigers earn stripes Page 19

■ INDEX Briefs . . . . . . . . .10 Business. . . . . . .14 Classifieds . . . . .24 Colorado. . . . . . .12 Comics . . . . . . . .22 Crossword . . . . .23

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

The Routt County Board of Commissioners is threatening to take away the health and retirement benefits of Sheriff’s Office employees if Sheriff Gary Wall doesn’t accept a 10 percent countywide pay reduction for his department. Without the participation of the Sheriff’s Office — one

■ LOTTO Happenings . . . . .7 Horoscope . . . . .22 Nation. . . . . . . . .13 Sports. . . . . . . . .19 ViewPoints . . . . . .8 Weather . . . . . . .18

Wednesday night’s Powerball numbers: 15-22-30-37-48 12 Lotto numbers: 7-14-27-34-35-36 Cash 5 numbers: 6-7-13-14-31

of Routt County’s largest and best-paid departments — county commissioners say they may be forced to make layoffs they hope to avoid as they confront a $4.9 million deficit in their 2009 budget. Commissioners will consider a resolution next week adopting a furlough plan for county employees that will reduce work hours 10 percent to match the pay cut adopted by Resolution 2009-019 on April 1. A provi-

■ WEATHER

Mild with clouds and sun. High of 66.

Page 18

sion of the resolution states that in the event any Routt County elected official refuses to accept the pay cut, “the board reserves the right to exclude the employees working in that elected official’s department from employment benefits … including … retirement plan coverage and medical insurance coverage.” Wall already has challenged the pay cuts in a letter from his attorney arguing that although the commissioners have the

Is your business struggling with the basics of web design?

right to revise the adopted budget when revenues fall short of projections, they cannot unilaterally reduce the salaries of employees of elected officials without mutual agreement. While the furlough resolution speaks to any elected official that may refuse the pay cuts, County Manager Tom Sullivan said Wednesday that Wall is the only one opposing them so far. See Wall, back page

Get a professionally designed web site at a price you can afford. Call 871-4226 today.

LOCAL

2 | Thursday, April 23, 2009

STEAMBOAT TODAY

Unmasking the Editorial Board

��

20457429

��

FROM THE EDITOR

Brent Boyer

and the newspaper. In his letter Sunday, Omar questioned the Pilot & Today’s recent editorial about a public vote on the annexation of Steamboat 700. Omar specifically took issue with the opinion piece’s “semi-anonymous author.” Omar’s gripe is that our editorials don’t include a byline identifying their author. In most cases, that person is me. On occasion, City Editor Mike Lawrence or reporter Tom Ross take on the writing responsibility. But again, the editorials always are reflective of the consensus reached by the entire Editorial Board. The Editorial Board includes me, Lawrence, Ross, Publisher Suzanne Schlicht and two community representatives who serve four-month volunteer terms. Former Steamboat Springs city manager Paul Hughes and Georgia transplant Gail Smith currently occupy those positions.

��

�

��

�

��

�

��

�

��

�

��

�

��

�

From the Editor appears Thursdays in the Steamboat Today.

��

We strive to make sure our readers know who sits on the Editorial Board — and who is therefore responsible for forming the Our View editorials that appear in the Wednesday and Sunday editions of the paper. Not only is it important for newspapers to let their readers know where they stand on issues, but readers should know who’s behind those positions. That’s why you can find the names of all six Editorial Board members on the ViewPoints page of every edition of the Steamboat Pilot & Today. On Sundays, those names can be found right above the editorial. On the other six days of the week, the names of Editorial Board members are to the right of our commentaries. I don’t expect — or want — readers to agree with each of our editorials, but they deserve to know who is responsible for them. If you’d like to serve as a community representative on our board, e-mail me a letter of interest. The next four-month terms begin June 1. My e-mail address is bboyer@steamboatpilot.com, and you can call me at 871-4221.

��

ne of the most rewarding and challenging parts of my job is leading the newspaper’s Editorial Board. For 90 minutes every Tuesday, our six-member group debates important issues happening in our community and beyond, with the end goal being group consensus on two editorial positions for the week. With our diverse individual viewpoints, it’s often impossible to reach consensus on certain issues. When we can’t, we move on to other topics. When we can, the responsibility of crafting the editorial typically falls in my lap. But by no means is the editorial representative exclusively of my own opinions. Rather, it’s written using input contributed by each member of the Editorial Board. The reason I bring this up is because of a letter to the editor penned last week by Steamboat Springs resident Omar Campbell. Many of you probably recognize Omar’s name from his frequent letters, which often take the city and developers to task on growthrelated issues. His favorite issue of late is the proposed Steamboat 700 development, but Omar usually has no problem finding other bones to pick with elected officials

LOCAL

STEAMBOAT TODAY

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Baumgardner, White offer to help Hayden Town manager told Ritter, legislators about concerns with fuel sales tax at Yampa Valley Regional Airport Blythe Terrell

which sells the fuel Galaxy pumps sales last fall. Galaxy Aviation, which took into commercial aircrafts. Read the letter from Hayden officials According to the town’s letter over as the fixed-base operator to state legislators and Gov. Bill Ritter, in September, has nothing to do to Ritter, “We have learned that at asking for help in collecting sales tax with the problem, Martin said in the time of ownership exchange, revenues related to fuel at Yampa an e-mail. The town has received Conoco Phillips Company took Valley Regional Airport, on the Web at its sales tax from Galaxy since over the commercial jet fuel sales, www.steamboatpilot.com. the company took over from although they applied for a State/ Spectrum Jet Center. The consee if we can come up with some cern is related to ConocoPhillips, See Hayden, page 11 type of a solution,” Baumgardner said. Hayden officials wrote a letter to Gov. Bill Ritter on Tuesday www.StrawberryParkHome.com and planned to send copies to Baumgardner and White. Hayden Town Manager Russ Martin has said the town estimates that it’s owed $60,000 to $70,000 from

On the ’Net

PILOT & TODAY STAFF

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

Lawmakers representing Hayden said Wednesday they’d try to help the town resolve a sales tax issue. State Rep. Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs, and state Sen. Al White, RHayden, said they hadn’t heard about the town’s attempt to collect sales tax revenue from commercial fuel at Yampa Valley Regional Airport. Both said they were willing to lend a hand. “If there’s dollars been collected that are owing to the town,

Baumgardner

White

I can certainly facilitate a meeting to see what we can do,” White said. Baumgardner said he would consult with his Senate counterpart. “What I can do is I can get with Sen. White, and maybe him and I can work together on it to

Grasshopper population increases Numbers not expected to reach levels of infestation in 2002-03 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

Routt County’s grasshopper numbers appear to be climbing, and the Colorado State University Extension office is urging people to watch for the insects. A survey found three spots where grasshoppers were present in what is considered large numbers: at least 15 per square yard, Extension Agent CJ Mucklow said. The spots were west of Hayden near U.S. Highway 40, south of Steamboat Springs off Routt County Road 14 and near the Twentymile mine. The area near C.R. 14 showed the highest concentration: 44 grasshoppers per square yard. Nine to 14 grasshoppers per square yard were reported at six other spots in Routt County. “I did not think we’d ever have grasshoppers again,” Mucklow said.

��

grasshoppers per square yard, Mucklow said. A dry, warm year provided good conditions for grasshopper survival, he said. After they hatch, the insects are vulnerable to wet weather. If they can’t dry off daily, grasshoppers are more susceptible to disease, Mucklow said. A wet spring could decrease numbers. Grasshoppers eat 20 percent to 25 percent of prairie vegetation in the West, said Alex Latchininsky. He is an associate professor and extension entomologist for the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. “They are in competition with livestock and with all wild animals that are in all the rangeland,” Latchininsky said. “And this is just the direct impact. … The only way to deal with grasshoppers is to use chemical pesticides, at this

When 15 grasshoppers are found in a square yard, treatment might be warranted, he said. Mucklow asked people who start noticing grasshoppers in late May or early June to call the Extension office at 879-0825. “We’re telling people early, because the most effective treatment is when they’re young,” he said. The county wrestled with the problem in 2002 and 2003. During that period, surveyors found as many as 100 to 200 grasshoppers per square yard, according to a Steamboat Pilot & Today story from June 6, 2005. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, sends people out to count grasshoppers. The adult grasshoppers found in 2008 are indicative of what will happen in 2009 because they’ll lay eggs, Mucklow said. Data collected in 2007 showed no spots with more than 15

See Grasshopper, page 11

ANNIE’S ��

∂∂��∂∂ ��

��

�

��

ANNIE’S��

Extraordinary Location in Strawberry Park Solitude, Comfort & Unmatched Views Only 1.5 miles to Downtown Steamboat 5842 sq.ft - 6 Bedrooms/7 Baths Master Suite on the Main Level ID#124201 -- Offered at $2,950,000

��

Blythe Terrell

PILOT & TODAY STAFF

LOCAL

4 | Thursday, April 23, 2009

STEAMBOAT TODAY

Planning for catastrophes Schools and responders talk through potential disasters STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

��

20458105

��

It was a horrific scenario. A medical emergency at a school and a school bus accident occurred while a Yampa Valley snowstorm blocked out communication for most areas. But a horrific scenario was exactly what Chuck Vale was trying to create for members of the Routt County School Safety and Security Task Force on April 17, during a 40-person meeting of school administrators and emergency responders. “Coincidentally, we had those (emergencies) this past fall,” said Chuck Vale, the former Emergency Management Director who recently took a job as Regional Field Manager with the Colorado Division of Emergency Management. Vale was asked to return to Routt County to facilitate the exercise. “I wanted to get something that made the schools think through what they would do

��

and what they want in a plan,” people out there to help you.” Hayden schools experienced he said. Vale worked with individu- both a medical emergency — in al schools in similar exercises which a student collapsed and before, but this is the first time died from an undiagnosed heart county agencies defect — and a bus and schools came emergency — when “I wanted to get together for a large a school SUV oversomething that turned — during event, Task Force made the schools this school year. Manager Dennis think through what Rockhold said Freeman said. the support from “To have a they would do and neighboring discountywide exerwhat they want cise, this hasn’t tricts during those in a plan.” been done before,” events was another he said. “It’s very example of how Chuck Vale important to prethe schools work Regional Field Manager think. That’s what together. with the Colorado Division a tabletop does. It “When our stuof Emergency Management dent did die, we allows you to prewere able to conthink an emergency,” he said. tact our neighboring districts, Freeman was hired for a six- and the very next day, we had month contract through the counselors available for the stuEducation Fund Board to coor- dents and staff, and for several dinate school security plans for days after that,” he said. the three public school districts, The task force will continbut representatives from private ue to hold monthly meetings schools and Colorado Mountain to develop emergency plans. College’s Alpine Campus were Freeman’s goal by the time his term has ended is to create also at the event. Hayden School District Su- a framework for a notebook perintendent Greg Rockhold with emergency information for said the event was a chance to each school. That will allow the share plans and to show that schools to follow a mandate set there is considerable support in by Colorado Senate Bill 181, which requires schools to have case of school emergencies. He said he was surprised by a preliminary plan in place by “the willingness to share infor- July 1. mation and the willingness to help one another. We’re not in — To reach Zach Fridell, call 871-4208 this by ourselves and there are or e-mail zfridell@steamboatpilot.com

��

Zach Fridell

PILOT & TODAY STAFF

LOCAL

STEAMBOAT TODAY

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Slide narrows River Road

Spring ! n Vacatio

Mud shifts above and below road, but lanes remain open Zach Fridell

��

PILOT & TODAY STAFF

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

your home deserves extraordinary design

��

�

��

�

��

�

��

� ��

Spring runoff along River Road has caused mud and chunks of pavement to slide down a steep embankment. Paul Draper with the Routt County Road and Bridge Department said crews will begin repair work once conditions dry up.

Reservoir and the Moffat County border. Neither slide caused a road closure, he said. “The Cog’s looking pretty good. The one on 86 is not,” he said. Draper’s department has applied for a grant to fix the slide on C.R. 86, but he said he does not expect the repairs to be finished soon.

��

20456367

��

JOHN F. RUSSELL/STAFF

Slides are common this time of year as ground water levels rise and runoff from higher elevations saturates hillsides. “The ground water essentially lubricates the friction plane,” he said. “Nature will rule here, at least for a little bit.” —To reach Zach Fridell, call 871-4208 or e-mail zfridell@steamboatpilot.com

��

A mudslide on River Road on Tuesday night came dangerously close to undermining the road, but both lanes remain open as repair crews await dry weather. The slide, which occurred above and below the road, was caused by spring runoff and unstable ground, Routt County Road and Bridge Director Paul Draper said. The slide is 400 meters north of River Road’s intersection with Mount Werner Road, and less than 500 meters from an April 2008 mudslide. The slide has eroded the road up to near the edge of the white line on a short section of the roadway. Road and Bridge crews cleared debris from the upper slide by noon, but workers may have to wait for the ground to dry before cleaning up the lower area, Draper said. In the meantime, workers set up orange cones to alert drivers to the small shoulder. “It might take us a week, it might take three to four days,” he said. “It will have to dry up first before we can fix it. We’ll start down by the river and it’s pretty mucky down there.” Water could be seen flowing from the hillside near the road Wednesday afternoon. Draper said there are two other active slides in Routt County, one on the Cog Road above Hayden and one on Routt County Road 86 near Elkhead

��

20459984

Open Mon-Fri 10-5 Located in Curve Plaza 970.870.6777 www.homeontherangeinteriors.com

��

LOCAL

6 | Thursday, April 23, 2009

AFFORDABLE FLOORING WAREHOUSE

Steamboat settles in bus depot dispute Collin Smith

CRAIG DAILY PRESS

��

CRAIG

��

STEAMBOAT TODAY

Moffat County Commissioner Tom Mathers said he thinks a five-figure compromise between Moffat County and the city of Steamboat Springs will help the two governments maintain a good relationship after more than a year of dispute. The county commission ended its financial claim against Steamboat on Monday after the city agreed to pay $90,000 for county losses related to the demolition of the old county shop on East Victory Way. Mathers said he is glad the

county and Steamboat can put the episode behind them. “They felt like they were doing the right thing, and we felt like we were doing the right thing,” Mathers said, referring to settlement negotiations that began in March 2008. “It all went back to the fact that we felt like they had broken the agreement we had.” Steamboat purchased the land underneath the old shop in 2005 for $220,000 to build a Steamboat Transit bus terminal on the east side of Craig. The original agreement signed between Steamboat and the county stated the city would preserve all the structural

steel inside the old shop and in return, Moffat County would give Steamboat free access to its landfill for any site cleanup. Construction crews hired by Steamboat to demolish the building were unable to preserve the steel, however, which the commission contends constituted a breach of contract. County officials also think Steamboat erroneously classified soil at the site as hazardous when it should have been legally termed as contaminated. In the end, Moffat County requested Steamboat pay back $142,420 in landfill fees, $30,421 for building materials and

$111,999 for soil. Moffat County Attorney Kathleen Taylor said during the commission’s Monday meeting that Steamboat first offered $22,000 and then $48,000, but the county rebuffed both proposals. Accepting the last offer of $90,000 saves the county from paying for arbitration or litigation, Mathers said. It also shows that county and Steamboat officials can work together, which was part of what drew the county to the bus terminal project in the first place. “This was all over a joint bus garage, and that’s an asset to our community,” Mathers said.

Young professionals get called out New group holds kickoff event tonight; Jon Roberts to speak Zach Fridell

�� 20459483

Spring has Sprung!

��

“We’re wanting to create opportunities for the young professionals of the community to become involved in the Chamber and take advantage of all the wonderful things we have here

See YPN, page 11

��

�

��

�

��

�� 20454971

��

�

20458876

��

The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association is trying to bring local young professionals together for a group kickoff party tonight. The Chamber hosts an information session and introduction to the Young Professionals Network tonight at bistro c.v. from 5:30 to 7:30. The restaurant is on Lincoln Avenue at Fourth Street. The Chamber is creating the group for networking, philanthropy and social events.

What: Young Professionals Network kickoff event When: Today, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: bistro c.v., at Fourth Street and Lincoln Avenue Call: Marion Ayers at 875-7008, or email marion@steamboatchamber.com. A free event to introduce the YPN. City Manager Jon Roberts will speak at about 6:30. The event includes free appetizers and drink specials.

��

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

in the valley,” Chamber spokeswoman Molly Killien said. The event features guest speaker City Manager Jon Roberts, who at 6:30 p.m. will give a short presentation on his career path and how he became manager of Steamboat Springs. Killien said the event will include “networking, networking, networking,” to allow participants to “meet new people and create opportunities.” The group is aimed at Steamboat residents of ages 21 to 40, but nobody will be turned away.

20458006

��

If you go

PILOT & TODAY STAFF

LOCAL

Thursday, April 23, 2009

TODAY

Memorial service

■ Prayer for our schools takes place at 7:17 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church. Call 871-6000.

Jack McElroy passed away April 13, 2009. A memorial service is at 11 a.m. Saturday in the West Grand High School auditorium in Kremmling. A community dinner for friends and family will follow at the high school. In lieu of flowers, donations can be offered to the Middle Park Medical Foundation, P.O. Box 252, Kremmling, CO, 80459.

■ A nondenominational Community Bible Study is from 9 to 11 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 755 Concordia Lane. A preschool program is available. Call Martha at 871-4751. ■ Epilogue Book Co. hosts story-time with Maribeth at 10:30 a.m. Children of all ages and parents, grandparents and caregivers are welcome. ■ Hayden Public Library’s story-time begins at 10:30 a.m. There will be stories, songs, puppets, a craft and a snack. The program is for preschoolers and their parents and caregivers. Call Karen at 276-3777. ■ The Steamboat Springs Writers Group meets from noon to 2 p.m. at the Depot Art Center on 13th Street. All writers, beginners and published, are welcome. Call Susan at 879-8138 or visit www.steamboatwriters.com. ■ Meditative Lunch Break, with centering prayer, is from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Steamboat Springs. Call Pastor Matt Krier at 879-1290. All are welcome. ■ Steamboat Springs’ Teen Programs hosts the free Teen After School Club from 3:20 to 5:30 p.m. Meet at the Steamboat Springs Middle School flagpole. The group is open to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders. Participants must complete a Teen Program registration form, available at the city’s Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services office at 245 Howelsen Parkway. Call 879-4300. ■ A Little League baseball meeting is at 5 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center for any interested parents and coaches. Registration is under way. Call Mike at 871-6011. ■ A free kick-off event for the Young Professionals Network, sponsored by the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Bistro C.V. at Fourth Street and Lincoln Avenue. City Manager Jon Roberts is the featured speaker. E-mail marion@steamboatchamber.com to RSVP. The Young Professionals Network is open to any young professionals interested in building partnerships through professional develop-

ment, philanthropic involvement and cultural, recreational and social opportunities. ■ “Town Hall for Hope” is at 6 p.m. at Anchor Way Baptist Church in Steamboat II. Dave Ramsey speaks about the economy during the free event. ■ The CMC Ski and Snowboard Extravaganza, with limited edition skis and snowboards available to the public at wholesale prices, is from 6 to 9 p.m. at Colorado Mountain College’s Alpine Campus.

FRIDAY ■ Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat hosts figure drawing from 8:30 a.m. to noon at 1009 Lincoln Ave. Model sets up at 9 a.m. The cost is $12. Take your own supplies. Call 879-4744. ■ Hayden’s Potato Luncheon is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Routt County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Top your baked potato with all the fixings, and enjoy a salad and brownie for $8. Proceeds go to the Crow Canyon field trip for Hayden Middle School students. ■ The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association offers free cardiovascular assessments from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101. Checks include full cholesterol panel, glucose levels and BMI. Call 846-9855 or 875-1880 to make an appointment.

SATURDAY ■ Deep Roots offers a “Healthy

Baking for Parents and Teens” class from 10 a.m. to noon at Thurston Kitchen and Bath. The class taught by Linda Halteman Lewis emphasizes whole grains and natural sweeteners. The cost is $45 for two Deep Roots members, and $50 for two nonmembers. Pre-register by e-mailing lsgamber@yahoo.com or calling 819-8695. ■ Artist Natalie de Stefano holds a book-signing event from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mugshot Coffee Shop, 116 Main St. in Oak Creek. All are welcome. Call Jane at 736-8491. ■ The Community Alliance of the Yampa Valley’s annual meeting is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Depot Art Center. The keynote speaker will be John Hess, of Crested Butte, who will discuss “Annexation: Lessons Learned.” It is a free event, and refreshments will be provided. Call Steve at 846-8488.

SUNDAY ■ South Routt Bible Church holds a Ladies of the Valley Spring Tea event at 2 p.m. in Oak Creek. Leslie Meysenberg is the featured speaker. The theme is “The Joy of the Lord.”

��

HAPPENINGS

��

MONDAY ■ The South Routt Economic Development Council meets at 7 p.m. in Oak Creek Town Hall, to discuss the Taste of South Routt event and new council officers. All South Routt business owners are encouraged to attend.

How to submit your Happenings The best way to submit Happenings items is to e-mail all relevant information to happenings@steamboatpilot.com. Readers also can visit our interactive Happenings listings at www.steamboatpilot.com or submit written information at the front desk of Steamboat Pilot & Today, 1901 Curve Plaza. Fax to “Attention Happenings” at 879-2888. Preference will be given to nonprofit organizations. Questions? Call 871-4233.

Happenings Online Happenings is updated daily on www.steamboatpilot.com.

��

�� SEARCHING��

20459535

STEAMBOAT TODAY

��

Comment& Commentary

ViewPoints Steamboat Today • Thursday, April 23, 2009

COMMENTARY

Do you have something to say about a story we’ve written?

Big-spending conservative David Brooks

THE NEW YORK TIMES

We’ve all heard liberal speeches about the economy. The central concern is inequality. Power and wealth tend to concentrate at the top of society, so government must stand as a countervailing power. It must defend the people against the powerful to ensure fairness and opportunity for all. It is interesting, therefore, that when President Barack Obama summarized his economic policies Brooks in a speech at Georgetown last week, he departed from this story line and worldview. Obama’s chief concern was not inequality. It was irresponsibility. Obama didn’t sound like an economic liberal at Georgetown. He sounded like a cultural conservative. America once had a responsible economic culture, Obama argued. People

used to save their pennies to buy their dream houses. Banks used to lend by “traditional standards.” Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac used to stick to their “traditional mandate.” Companies such as AIG used to limit themselves to the “traditional insurance business.” But these traditions broke down, Obama continued. They were swamped by irresponsibility. Businesspeople chased “short-term profits” instead of longterm investments. Americans consumed too much and saved too little. America became corrupted by “excessive debt,” “reckless speculation” and “fleeting profits.” Obama vowed to end this irresponsibility and the cycle of boom and bust. It’s time to get back to basics, he said. He embraced tradition, order and authority. He quoted the New Testament and argued that it is time that the U.S. built its economic house on rock and not sand. If Republicans aren’t nervous, they

should be. Obama is arguing for his activist agenda not on the basis of classconsciousness, which is alien to America, but as a defense of middle-class morality, which is central to it. Obama is positioning the Democrats as the party of order, responsibility and small-town values. If he pulls this mantle away from the Republicans, it would be the greatest train robbery in American politics. Obama then went on to describe his remedy in the soothing, understated manner of a country doctor prescribing a few small procedures. The country has been on an irresponsible bender, so his administration will have to “clear away” a few toxic assets, “reassess” the viability of Chrysler and General Motors, and “create rules that punish shortcuts” on Wall Street. His view was clear. The market is dynamic and important, but it makes people reckless, parochial and dangerously See Brooks, page 9

Swimming without a suit Thomas L. Friedman THE NEW YORK TIMES

Speaking of financial crises and how they can expose weak companies and weak countries, Warren Buffett once famously quipped that “only when the tide goes out do you find out who is not wearing a bathing suit.” So true. But what’s really unnerving is that America appears to be one of those countries that has been swimming buck naked — in more ways than one. Credit bubbles are like Friedman the tide. They can cover up a lot of rot. In our case, the excess consumer demand and jobs created by our credit and housing bubbles have masked not only our weaknesses in manufacturing and other economic fundamentals, but something worse: How far we have fallen behind in K-12 educa-

MALLARD FILLMORE

tion and how much it is now costing us. That is the conclusion I drew from a new study by the consulting firm McKinsey, entitled “The Economic Impact of the Achievement Gap in America’s Schools.” Just a quick review: In the 1950s and 1960s, the U.S. dominated the world in K-12 education. We also dominated economically. In the 1970s and 1980s, we still had a lead, albeit smaller, in educating our population through secondary school, and America continued to lead the world economically, albeit with other big economies, such as China, closing in. Today, we have fallen behind in per capita high school graduates and their quality. Consequences to follow. For instance, in the 2006 Program for International Student Assessment that measured the applied learning and problem-solving skills of 15-year-olds in 30 industrialized countries, the U.S. ranked 25th out of 30 in math and 24th out of 30 in science. That put our average

youth on par with those from Portugal and the Slovak Republic, “rather than with students in countries that are more relevant competitors for service-sector and high-value jobs, such as Canada, the Netherlands, Korea, and Australia,” McKinsey noted. There are millions of kids who are in modern suburban schools “who don’t realize how far behind they are,” said Matt Miller, one of the authors. “They are being prepared for $12-an-hour jobs — not $40 to $50 an hour.” It is not that we are failing across the board. There are huge numbers of exciting education innovations in America today — from new modes of teacher compensation to charter schools to school districts scattered across the country that are showing real improvements based on better methods, better principals and higher standards. The problem is that they See Friedman, page 9 Bruce Tinsley

Steamboatpilot.com allows readers to submit comments on stories, to create their own blogs and to participate in our Reader Forum. Each Sunday, a selection of the top comments from Steamboatpilot.com are published. Log on to Steamboatpilot.com today and submit your comments.

www.steamboatpilot.com

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Is the economy affecting your mud season travel plans? Log on to www.steamboatpilot.com

Letters policy Limit letters to 600 words. All letters must include the phone number of the writer so that the authenticity of the letter can be verified. E-mail letters to editor@steamboatpilot.com or send them to Letters at P.O. Box 774827, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477. By submitting letters to the editor, you grant the Steamboat Pilot & Today a nonexclusive license to publish, copy and distribute your work, while acknowledging that you are the author of the work. You grant the Steamboat Pilot & Today permission to publish and republish this material without restriction, in all formats and media now known or hereafter developed, including but not limited to all electronic rights. Solely by way of example, such rights include the right to convert the material to CD-ROM, DVD and other current and hereafter developed formats, the right to place the article in whole or in part on the Internet and other computer networks, and the right to electronically store and retrieve the work in electronic databases.

S T E A M B O AT

TODAY

P.O. Box 774827 • 1901 Curve Plaza Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 970-879-1502 • 888-499-3999

www.steamboatpilot.com

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

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

VIEWPOINTS

shortsighted. The market needs adult supervision — a leadership class made up of people who appreciate the market but who also have committed themselves to public service. Obama is building this new leadership class. His administration has become a domestic IMF, consisting of teams of experts who can swoop in and provide long-term solutions when systems — finance, housing, health care, education, autos — have broken down. When the members of this new establishment are confronted with a broken system — whether it involves hospitals, energy, air pollution or cars — their approach is the same. They aim to restructure incentives in order to channel the animal drives of the marketplace in responsible directions.

Obama is taking enormous risks. Even FDR decided to concentrate on the banking crisis in his first year and put other issues off until 1934 and beyond. Obama is doing everything at once. And yet in this speech, and in his heart, his approach seems self-evident, reassuring and almost mundane. The first danger for the Obama administration, of course, is that his teams of experts may not be as farsighted as they believe. It may not be so easy to out-think the market. His advisers are like jugglers who have thrown knives in the air. It’ll get harder when they start coming down. Moreover, for an administration that puts responsibility at the center, it is not itself very responsible. Federal spending is the leverage the administration uses to gain control over sector after sector, and yet this money is

all borrowed. Obama imposes hard choices on others, but has postponed his own. He presented an agenda that bleeds red ink a trillion dollars at a time. Now he seems passive as Congress kills his few revenue ideas (cap and trade) and spending cuts (agricultural subsidies). Huge fiscal gaps are opening this decade that can’t be closed by distant entitlement reform. They can’t be closed by cynical Potemkin cuts, a few million at a time. This is not a matter of economics only, but credibility. Obama understands that this is primarily an authority crisis. A system Americans have trusted — the market — has failed in important ways. He has found a theme and bids to reassert authority. But he will seem like an impostor and a manipulator if he imposes responsibility on everybody but himself.

Educationally, we are a nation in decline Friedman continued from 8 are too scattered. Using an economic model created for this study, McKinsey showed how much those gaps are costing us. Suppose, it noted, “that in the 15 years after the 1983 report ‘A Nation at Risk’ sounded the alarm about the ‘rising tide of mediocrity’ in American education,” the U.S. had lifted lagging student achievement to higher benchmarks of performance? What would have happened? The answer, says McKinsey: If America had closed the international achievement gap between 1983 and 1998 and had raised its performance to the level of such nations as Finland and South Korea, United States GDP in 2008 would have been between $1.3 trillion and $2.3

trillion higher. If we had closed the racial achievement gap and black and Latino student performance had caught up with that of white students by 1998, GDP in 2008 would have been between $310 billion and $525 billion higher. If the gap between lowincome students and the rest had been narrowed, GDP in 2008 would have been $400 billion to $670 billion higher. There are some hopeful signs. President Barack Obama recognizes that we urgently need to invest the money and energy to take those schools and best practices that are working from islands of excellence to a new national norm. With Wall Street’s decline, though, many more educated and idealistic youth want to try teaching. Wendy Kopp, the founder of Teach for America,

called the other day with these statistics about college graduates signing up to join her organization to teach in some of our neediest schools next year: “Our total applications are up 40 percent. Eleven percent of all Ivy League seniors applied, 16 percent of Yale’s senior class, 15 percent of Princeton’s, 25 percent of Spellman’s and 35 percent of the African-American seniors at Harvard. In 130 colleges, between 5 and 15 percent of the senior class applied.” Part of it, said Kopp, is a lack of jobs elsewhere. But part of it is “students responding to the call that this is a problem our generation can solve.” May it be so, because today, educationally, we are not a nation at risk. We are a nation in decline, and our nakedness is really showing.

��

20455900

��

•New installations• •Reﬁnishing• •Reclaimed• •Hand Scraped• Call Today 879-7177

��

www.SteamboatHardwoodFlooring.com

��

Grea

t Am

n Br erica

eakfa

sts

��

� ��

��

20460006

��

20451162

Brooks continued from 8

��

Obama building a new leadership class

Thursday, April 23, 2009

��

Call TRY-RIB S (879-74 27) • 912 Lincoln Ave.

��

STEAMBOAT TODAY

LOCAL

10 | Thursday, April 23, 2009

STEAMBOAT TODAY

News in brief

��

20456334

City Council agrees to fund teen center design

��

During a review of its capital improvements plan Tuesday, the Steamboat Springs City Council agreed to budget money in 2009 to design a new youth and teen center at the Howelsen Ice Arena and pay for renovations of the historic, city-owned Rehder Building in downtown Steamboat Springs. Council approved the designing of the youth and teen center in a 4-2 vote after Mountain

��

POLICE, FIRE AND AMBULANCE CALLS

OPEN WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY

W-Th-F:3pm-close • Sa & Su: 11:30am-close Happy Hour 3-6pm • Dinner 5-9ish

609 Yampa • One Block Off Lincoln on the River • 879-4797

20460004

The Boathouse

��

Back Pain?

��

20456358

��

TUESDAY, APRIL 21 12:36 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a drunken pedestrian in the 1000 block of Yampa Street. The suspect was gone when officers arrived. 12:55 a.m. Police were called to a noise complaint in the 400 block of Mountain Village Circle, where loud music was reportedly playing. 1:09 a.m. Police were called to a report of a drunken pedestrian in the 900 block of Lincoln Avenue. 2:07 a.m. Routt County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a report of a fire alarm in the 33000 block of Pine Drop Drive. Everything was fine. 2:11 a.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue were called to a report of a carbon monoxide alarm in the 200 block of Caribou Lane where a woman had reportedly accidentally left her car running in the garage after entering her house. She and her cat reportedly were experiencing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. The woman was transported to the Yampa Valley Medical Center, and the cat was transported to a veterinarian. 3:21 a.m. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue was called to a fire alarm in the 33000 block of Pine Drop Drive. 7:24 a.m. Deputies and Oak Creek Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to an ambulance request in Oak

��

�

�� 20418021 20459638

��

were called to a report of smoke in Milner. Everything was fine. 9:17 p.m. Police and deputies were called to a request for agency assistance on West Acres Drive where a driver had refused to pull over for a Colorado State Patrol trooper. A trooper found and arrested a 27-year-old Steamboat man on suspicion of eluding, driving under the influence, DUI per se and reckless driving. 9:42 p.m. Police were called to a report of a trespass in the 1300 block of Dream Island Plaza where a man was reportedly drunkenly pounding the outside walls of the trailer that his wife was in. The 54-year-old Steamboat man was arrested last week for causing damage to the inside of his trailer and was arrested again for violation of bond conditions and violation of a protection order. 10:46 p.m. Police were called to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 1600 block of Mount Werner Road. Officers contacted a group of people who appeared to be camping in their car. Officers told the occupants that it is illegal to sleep inside a car within city limits and the group moved on.

��

� ��

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.

��

20424844

��

Crime Stoppers

��

Creek where a 52-year-old man was complaining of stomach pain. Paramedics transported the man to YVMC. 7:32 a.m. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue was called to a carbon monoxide alarm in the 31000 block of Willow Lane. 11:35 a.m. Deputies and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue were called to a request for motorist assistance at Colorado Highway 131 and Routt County Road 14. 12:11 p.m. Police were called to a report of a gas skip in the first block of Anglers Drive. A man came back later to pay for the gas. 1 p.m. Police were called to a report of a dispute in Steamboat Springs. A landlord and tenant were arguing. The parties were separated and no charges were filed. 2:02 p.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue were called to an ambulance request in the 3300 block of Columbine Drive where a 76-year-old female needed assistance. 4:22 p.m. Police worked on a special investigation in the 1300 block of Dream Island Plaza where a person was denied a request to purchase a gun. Officers took a report. 4:35 p.m. Police were called to a report of vandalism in the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue where the globe from a street lamp had been knocked off. Juveniles later were overheard discussing the incident and officers are investigating. 8:05 p.m. Deputies and West Routt Fire and Ambulance emergency responders

Thanks Steamboat for helping us recycle over 20,000 corks!

S Seaaddle the ts for Kid s!

��

This year’s renovations to the Rehder Building are estimated at $400,000 and will be aided by $150,000 in grant money. The work includes masonry restoration, floor reinforcement and the replacement of secondfloor windows and an entry door. The building needs an additional $600,000 in renovations, which will be completed by the Steamboat Art Museum. The museum is in the process of negotiating a long-term lease with the city as the sole tenant for 99 years.

THE RECORD

��

�

Architecture agreed to reduce its fee 15 percent, to $75,000. “I see this as an investment in our kids and community,” Councilman Steve Ivancie said. City Council President Loui Antonucci said he didn’t think it was wise to spend money designing a project that the city may not have enough money to build anytime soon. “You have to design it before you build it,” Councilman Jon Quinn replied. “I’d like to move this to the top of the agenda if we can.”

Town staff Grasshoppers are native frustrated Grasshopper continued from 3

Hayden continued from 3 local sales tax license for a start date of January 1, 2009. We spoke to airport personnel who witnessed Conoco Phillip’s presence at the airport since October 2008 and saw that they were fueling commercial jets.” Martin has said it was his understanding that ConocoPhillips had paid its sales tax to the state but that the state hadn’t given it to Hayden because of the confusion about the sales tax license. A ConocoPhillips spokesman said the company was looking into the issue and hoped to provide information about it today. The town also expressed frustration with the state Department of Revenue. “On numerous occasions, Town staff has contacted various Department of Revenue personnel to discuss this concern, and have not gotten satisfactory response, and in some cases, no response at all,” the letter to Ritter stated. “We are hoping that you may be able to help us to obtain the ‘missing’ revenue that is a significant resource for the Town.” Revenue Department spokesman Mark Couch said Wednesday that he hadn’t been able to find any information he could release. The information he has is confidential because it relates to a specific taxpayer, Couch said. — To reach Blythe Terrell, call 871-4234 or e-mail bterrell@steamboatpilot.com

Membership costs $35 YPN continued from 6 “Steamboat is such a young community to start with,” she said. “Everyone is very young at heart.” Killien said the term “professional” is applied loosely and includes a wide range of workers from the area. The free event also is intended to entice residents to become members of the YPN, with a 15-minute information session and membership applications available at the door. An annual membership costs $35. “It’s a discovery meeting for people to see what it’s about,” Killien said. To RSVP, call Marion Ayers at 875-7008, or e-mail marion@steamboatchamber. com — To reach Zach Fridell, call 871-4208 or e-mail zfridell@steamboatpilot.com

point, and so we are putting a lot of chemicals into the ecological system.” Colorado’s largest grasshopper populations are expected to be in the eastern and southwestern regions. Mucklow said that was typical. High numbers in Routt County are unusual, he said. The county’s grasshopper infestation began in 2002, according to the 2005 newspaper story. Grasshoppers were still around in high numbers in 2003 but began to taper off in

| 11

Thursday, April 23, 2009

2004. In 2003, the Extension office sprayed growth-inhibiting insecticide on about 28,000 rural acres, the story reported. The grasshoppers are native, Latchininsky said. “They are not invasive, contrary to some weed species, and in Colorado, in Northern Colorado, there are probably about 100 grasshopper species,” he said. “So they are really interesting insects. They are important for the ecological food chain, good fish bait. … We try not to exterminate them but just lower their densities.”

��

LOCAL

STEAMBOAT TODAY

�� During the first quarter of 2009, The YVEA Board of Directors commissioned a commercial and residential Customer Satisfaction and Attitude Survey to measure the perceptions about YVEA’s performance, opinions regarding energy efficiency, conservation, renewables and the environment, and business operating characteristics. The random phone survey was developed and conduced by an outside agency with a margin of error of +-3.9% at 95% probability for residential and 6.1% for commercial customers. The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) is one of the most recognized customer satisfaction indices in the United States. It measures customers’ satisfaction in 16 major industries and 190 leading corporations. The current national average for all electric cooperatives surveyed is 80; the electric industry has an average of 73. Yampa Valley Electric received a score of 87, well ahead of both of these scores. While we at YVEA appreciate these high marks, we will continue to “look out for our members” by providing efficiency programs to reduce electric usage. We will continue to “look out for our members” by holding the line on rate increases and we will continue to “look out for our members” by reducing electric outages and communicating why they happened.

��

20459358

COLORADO

12 | Thursday, April 23, 2009 ��

��

P. Solomon Banda THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

GREELEY

Style Heart Attention Unique

��

Noteworthy �� Artist

��

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

20450845

��

AROUND COLORADO DENVER

��

A jury took only two hours Wednesday to convict a Thornton man of first-degree murder and a hate crime in the savage beating death of a transgender woman. Prosecutors argued Allen Andrade, 32, had known for hours that 18-year-old Angie Zapata was biologically male and beat her with a fire extinguisher because he disliked gays. The defense didn’t deny that Andrade killed Zapata but said Andrade had just learned Zapata’s identity after spending hours with her and lashed out without thinking. The judge sentenced Andrade to life in prison without parole, the mandatory term for firstdegree murder. Andrade also was convicted of a bias-motivated crime, Colorado’s version of a hate crime. It’s thought to be the first time anyone has been prosecuted under that state statute for a

crime involving a transgender person. He also was convicted of auto theft and identity theft. When the verdict was read, Andrade put his hand to his chin and wiped his goatee. Zapata’s family let out an audible gasp. The eight-man, four-woman jury got the case about 12:30 p.m. after four days of testimony. Before sentencing, Zapata’s mother, Maria Zapata, addressed the court, barely able to speak at times through tears. “Mr. Andrade has the opportunity to have his family talk to him, to see him, to write to him,” she said. “He didn’t give me that opportunity with my baby. He took my baby away from me in a selfish act. But there is something that he can never take away is the love and the memories my family and I have of my baby, my beautiful, beautiful baby.” Andrade’s sister Christina Cruz also addressed the court, saying it was a “very tragic thing that happened” and that Andrade has a family, too.

Gov. Bill Ritter and legislative leaders are backing a plan that would ease spending limits on the state budget. Ritter says the plan announced Wednesday would remove a 6 percent spending limit on general fund growth and replace it with limits based on personal income growth. Ritter says the current limit won’t allow the state to recover when the economy rebounds after the recession. He says part

of the money will be used to guarantee funding for transportation and construction projects. Republicans oppose the plan, saying the state will never reach the new limits. They also say the limits won’t kick in for five years.

Woman pleads guilty to burning dog to death GOLDEN

A 38-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to burning her

��

� � �

“My brother is human,” Cruz said. “We love my brother. We’re not supporting the outcome, but we do support him as my brother.” As District Judge Marcelo Kopcow handed down the sentence, he told Andrade that he hopes “that you every day think about the violence and the brutality that you caused on this fellow human being and the pain you caused not only your family but the family of Angie Zapata.” Prosecutors presented evidence that tied Andrade to the crime scene and played recorded jail conversations where he referred to Zapata as “it” and said it wasn’t as if he “killed a straight, law-abiding citizen.” “His own statements in the jail call betray the way he values Angie’s life, the way he thought of her as less than, less than us because of who she was,” Chief Deputy District Attorney Robb Miller told jurors. “Everyone deserves equal protection under the law, and no one deserves to die like this,” Miller said.

Ritter proposes easing spending limits

��

Man found guilty in slaying Allen Andrade convicted of 1st-degree murder and hate crime

��

STEAMBOAT TODAY

20458339

Yorkshire terrier to death by tying it on top of a hot stove. Tanya Marie Martin pleaded guilty to aggravated animal cruelty in the death of her 6-year-old dog named Bobo. Martin previously had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity but she changed her plea Wednesday. Martin will be sentenced June 4. She is free on $10,000 bail and undergoing mental health care as a condition of her bond.

NATION

STEAMBOAT TODAY

Thursday, April 23, 2009

| 13

Economy worst since Depression Group says global recession could last well into 2010 or 2011

��

1111 W. Victory Way Craig | 824-7011 | www.centennialmall.com

��

� � � � � � � �

��

20454951

��

antees that countries all over the world will be hit with extraordinarily high unemployment rates,” Sinai said. “And, with the tremendous number of unemployed people comes the possibility of political unrest.” Also rising crime as millions more are forced into poverty and out of their homes, he said. “By any measure,” the downturn is the deepest since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the IMF said in its latest World Economic Outlook. “All corners of the globe are being affected.” All told, lost output worldwide could reach as much as $4 trillion this year alone, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner estimated in a speech Wednesday. “The world economy is going through the most severe crisis in generations,” he said. “We each face somewhat different challenges and thus are not all in the same boat. But we are all in the same storm.”

20459513

WASHINGTON

The global economy is expected to lurch into reverse this year for the first time since World War II with appalling consequences for nations large and small — trillions of dollars in lost business, millions of people thrust into hunger and homelessness and crime on the rise. Obama And the pain won’t stop this year, the International Monetary Fund declared Wednesday, for what it said was “by far the deepest global recession since the Great Depression.” To cushion the blow and head off further damage next year, the IMF is calling for more stimulus projects from the word’s governments, including major spending for public works projects. Even with many countries taking bold steps to turn things around, the global economy will shrink 1.3 percent this year, the IMF predicted in its dour forecast. “We can be fairly confident that in 2010 or even 2011, economies will not be back to nor-

mal,” said IMF chief economist Olivier Blanchard. “Which means that governments should today basically think at least about contingent plans for infrastructure spending. ... Next year will be too late.” In the U.S., President Barack Obama’s $787 billion stimulus includes money for fixing roads and bridges and other infrastructure projects. IMF officials said there’s room for Germany and other countries to do more in terms of fiscal stimulus, and the United States, too, has prodded the Europeans to ramp up efforts. Without the help of countries’ stimulative fiscal policies — such as tax reductions or increased government spending — the blow to the global economy would be even worse, Blanchard said: “We would be in the middle of something very close to a depression.” Even the projected 1.3 percent drop could leave at least 10 million more people around the world jobless, some private analysts said. Allen Sinai, chief global economist at Decision Economics, thinks the global decline will be worse — closer to 2 percent, which would mean 15 million to 25 million more people out of work. “The global downturn guar-

��

Jeannine Aversa

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BUSINESS

14 | Thursday, April 23, 2009

STEAMBOAT TODAY

Falling bank stocks unravel rally; Dow loses 83 NEW YORK

Nagging worries about banks upended a stock market rally Wednesday. Volatile financial stocks steered the overall market for the third straight day after Morgan Stanley and credit card issuer Capital One Financial posted lackluster quarterly reports. Investors have been worried about rising levels of

souring debt on bank balance sheets. A late-session drop in banks left Wall Street’s major benchmarks mixed. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 83 points, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq composite index ended modestly higher ahead of a quarterly report from eBay. Banks had tumbled Monday after Bank of America warned of further loan losses, only to jump back Tuesday after

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told Congress that most banks were well-capitalized. The jumpy trading in financial shares came just as major companies report first-quarter earnings. Results from AT&T, Boeing and McDonald’s contained glimmers of hope about consumer spending and the economy in general. “We’re starting to see a little light at the end of the tunnel,” said Frank Ingarra, co-portfolio

manager at Hennessy Funds. “The challenge is, I don’t know how long the tunnel is.” The Dow fell 82.99, or 1 percent, to 7,886.57. Broader market measures were mixed. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 6.53, or 0.8 percent, to 843.55, while the Nasdaq composite index rose 2.27, or 0.1 percent, to 1,646.12. Anton Schutz, portfolio manager of Burnham Financial Industries Fund and

��

Burnham Financial Services Fund, said with bank earnings mostly in hand investors are now focused on the results of the government’s “stress tests,” which are aimed at determining whether banks will need more government bailout money. Schutz said the late slide in bank stocks Wednesday reflects fear about what those details might reveal about the industry. Results from the tests are due for release May 4.

��

20450640

Tim Paradis

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

��

�

��

20432402

��

20455794 ��

��

È��

��

È�� È ��

��

È��

��

�

��

�� 20429242

��

�

��

�� 20444247

�

��

�� 20434284

�

��

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

��

MOUNTAIN DIVISION �� (�� Kersey CO.) Visit our web Site �� www.centag.com �� 20459419 ��

��

� ��

��

�

��

� ��

��

Order: 10174031 Cust: -House Ads - Steamboat Pilot & art#: 20453600 Class: Business Services Size: 2.00 X 4.00

��

20453600

��

�

��

�

��

Farmers & Ranchers! ��

��

STEAMBOAT TODAY

��

�� 20453561

16 | Thursday, April 23, 2009

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

��

| 17

��

Thursday, April 23, 2009

��

STEAMBOAT TODAY

��

VAN O�� N� D �O �� Painting ��

��

�� 20444566

��

$AVE �� MONEY ��

��

20458710 ��

��

� ��

��

�� 20451919

��

CLEAR Mind Mind STRONG Body Body FREE Spirit

970-819-3570

��

Pamela Turner MSPT

��

Pilates Teacher Teacher Physical Therapy

��

P �T�

��

�� 20446426

��

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

18 | Thursday, April 23, 2009

��

|||||

��

138304

|||||

Hi 65 77 76 65 77 69 69 77 77 72 55

REGIONAL CITIES City Meeker Montrose Pueblo Rifle Vail Salt Lake City Vernal Casper Cheyenne Jackson Rock Springs

��

ACCUWEATHER 5-DAY FORECAST FOR STEAMBOAT SPRINGS ®

Today

Friday

Saturday

Mild with clouds and sun

Mostly cloudy, breezy and mild

Cooler with rain possible

RF: 69

RF: 65

RF: 51

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with rain possible

RF: 53

Monday

RF: 54

Today Hi Lo W 74 41 pc 78 47 s 83 43 s 76 43 pc 59 31 t 76 49 c 76 40 t 66 38 pc 76 41 s 56 34 t 68 38 t

Hi 69 76 85 71 56 64 68 58 69 43 57

Fri. Lo W 40 c 49 pc 45 pc 44 c 31 pc 37 t 39 c 30 c 34 c 28 sn 31 c

NATIONAL CITIES

Today Today City Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Albuquerque 80 51 pc Miami 84 71 s Atlanta 77 59 pc Minneapolis 80 58 pc Boston 59 42 pc New York City 60 49 pc Chicago 68 56 pc Oklahoma City 85 62 s Dallas 88 67 s Philadelphia 61 42 pc Detroit 61 47 pc Phoenix 93 69 s Houston 84 67 s Reno 73 44 pc Kansas City 82 62 s San Francisco 57 48 pc Las Vegas 90 63 s Seattle 55 38 pc Los Angeles 72 58 pc Washington, D.C. 66 44 s Legend: W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2009

|||||

Today: Mild with intervals of clouds and sunshine. Highs 58 to 66. New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) 0" Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Lows 30 to 36. New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) 0" Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy, breezy and mild. Highs 58 to 66. New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) 0"

|||||

REGIONAL WEATHER Jackson 56/34

Salt Lake City 76/49

Moab 83/52

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

Casper 66/38

Steamboat Springs 66/34

Grand Junction 82/51 Durango 73/37

Cheyenne 76/41

Denver 80/45 Colorado Springs 79/45 Pueblo 83/43

ALMANAC

High Low Month-to-date high Month-to-date low

Mostly cloudy

|||||

Steamboat through 5 p.m. yesterday

Temperature:

66 36 66 4

Precipitation:

24 hours through 5 p.m. yesterday Month to date Year to date

ROUTT COUNTY FORECAST (7,000 ft to 9,000 ft)

(7,000 ft to 9,000 ft)

Sunrise today Sunset tonight Moonrise today Moonset today

6:17 a.m. 7:55 p.m. 5:07 a.m. 6:46 p.m.

New

First

Apr 24

May 1

Full

Last

May 8

|||||

0.00" 1.06" 9.37"

Source: SteamboatWeather.com

Sun and Moon:

RF: The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature® is an exclusive index of the effects of temperature, wind, humidity, cloudiness, sunshine intenisty, precipitation, pressure and elevation on the human body. Shown is the highest temperature for each day

��

Fri. Lo W 37 c 41 pc 44 pc 37 c 41 pc 37 pc 41 c 42 pc 51 c 43 pc 30 pc

��

Today City Hi Lo W Aspen 68 37 t Boulder 80 46 pc Colorado Spgs 79 45 s Craig 70 37 pc Denver 80 45 pc Durango 73 37 s Eagle 73 38 t Fort Collins 76 43 pc Grand Junction 82 51 s Glenwood Spgs 76 43 pc Leadville 58 30 t

��

|||||

��

20433372

��

� ��

STEAMBOAT TODAY

May 17

ACCUWEATHER UV INDEX TODAY TM

Higher index numbers indicate greater eye and skin exposure to ultraviolet rays.

|||||

0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme

Location Aspen Breckenridge Crested Butte Jackson Hole Keystone

New Base Surface 0" 0-0" mgr 0" 0-0" mgr 0" 0-0" mgr 0" 0-0" mgr 0" 0-0" mgr

SKI CONDITIONS

Location New Base Surface Loveland 0" 88-88" ns Steamboat Spgs 0" 0-0" mgr Vail 0" 0-0" mgr Winter Park 0" 0-0" mgr Conditions as of Wednesday

ns-new snow; pdr-powder; pp-packed powder; hp-hard pack; mgr-machine groomed; wetsn-wet snow; wps-wet packed snow; lsgr-loose granular. Source: OnTheSnow.com

|||||

AVALANCHE DANGER

Courtesy of Colorado Avalanche Information Center

We do not have enough information to issue a danger rating for the Steamboat zone.

To Report Scores: ■ Call Sports Editor John F. Russell at 871-4209 during the day. ■ Call the News Desk at 871-4246 at night.

SPORTS Steamboat Today • Thursday, April 23, 2009

Relays boost Soroco track team

NBA PLAYOFFS

Nuggets blow out Hornets, lead, 2-0, in series Arnie Stapleton

Joel Reichenberger

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PILOT & TODAY STAFF

DENVER

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

A busy calendar didn’t stop the Hayden and Soroco track teams from finding success at a Tuesday meet in Rangely. Fresh off a performance Saturday in Rifle and looking forward to a meet Friday in Craig and Monday in Hayden, the squads combined to field several high finishes. “We were really pleased with the day,” Soroco coach David Bruner said. His Rams were led by their relays. The girls 800-meter sprint medley finished first, the 800 and 1,600 relay teams were second, and the girls 400 relay was third. The boys 1,600 relay was first while the 1,600 and 3,200 relay squads were third. Ceanna Rossi finished second in the girls 400 and fourth in the 800. Alex Estes won the boys 400, the long jump and was fourth in the triple jump. Michael Rossi led a large contingent of Rams to score in the 3,200. He won, Carlos Sandavol was second, Pie Lombardi was fourth and Jaden Baker placed fifth. Miles was third in the triple jump, then added a second-place finish in the shot put. “The times are starting to come down to where I want them,” Bruner said. “We still need to work on handoffs and turnover on the track, but those are things we can fix.” Billy Zehner led the way for Hayden. He won the 110 hurdles and was second in the 300 hurdles. Logan Foster won the triple jump, Murphy Smartt won the high jump, Emily Mahanna won the girls 100 hurdles, and Holli Salazar won the shot put. The boys 400 relay team finSee Soroco, page 21

Hayden sixth-grader Thomas Rauch clears a hurdle Wednesday at a track meet in Hayden.

JOEL REICHENBERGER/STAFF

Tigers earn stripes Middle school track team posts strong finishes at home Joel Reichenberger PILOT & TODAY STAFF

HAYDEN

Middle schoolers and their parents pushed around the finish line as the final runners of the final race sped toward the finish of Wednesday’s middle school track meet in Hayden. When the race was finally over, there was barely even room for the victorious team to celebrate, but they managed nonetheless, whooping and hollering like they hadn’t all day. There’s nothing like this in the Olympics, nothing like this at the high school state track meet or anywhere else. There’s nothing like the

banana relay. “Bananas have been my food since I was a baby, but I’ve never eaten one that fast,” Hayden sixth-grader Millie Delaney said, licking the last bits of victory off her fingers.” The concept — and, as it turns out, the strategy — is simple. Four athletes sprint around the track, replicating the 400-meter relay. Only this time, there’s a fifth team member. The running team members carry the banana — serving as the baton — around the track and off to the final competitor whose sole purpose is to devour that banana. First one with an empty mouth wins.

“We’re the Bananinators,” Delaney said. “Our strategy is go as fast as you can.” Collin Krause chomped his Soroco boys eighth-grade team to victory. He devoured his team’s baton in three large bites and threw his arms up in victory. It turned out to be icing on the banana for his Rams. Krause won every event he entered Wednesday, adding 100, 200, shot put and 800 relay championships to the bag of candy that came with his team’s banana relay title. “This was my best day yet,” Krause said. “I was one foot off the school shot put record, See Tigers, page 20

Chauncey Billups hasn’t had this much fun on the basketball court in Denver since he was winning two high school state titles back in the mid-1990s. Billups led the Nuggets to another blowout of the New WEDNESDAY’S Orleans Hornets GAME: on Wednesday Nuggets night, scoring 31 108 points in Denver’s Hornets 93 108-93 win. The best-ofseven series shifts to New Orleans for Game 3 on Saturday night with the Nuggets holding just the third 2-0 edge in their 33-year NBA history. This is the first time the Nuggets have won the first two games of a playoff series since 1985, when they took care of Utah in five games in the Western Conference semifinals. Billups’ arrival from Detroit in the lopsided Allen Iverson trade transformed the Nuggets from an afterthought to the West’s second seed and a franchise record-tying 54 wins. Now, he has his hometown team closing in on its first trip to the second round in 15 years. After his one-man offensive outburst in the opener, Billups, who attended the University of Colorado in nearby Boulder after leading Denver’s George Washington High School to two state titles, had company in the limelight on this night. Carmelo Anthony, quiet in Game 1 with just 13 points on 4-of-12 shooting, scored 22 points and dished out nine assists. J.R. Smith added 15 points. David West scored 21 points to lead the Hornets, but he needed 20 shots to do it. Peja Stojakovic added 17 points and Chris Paul had 14 points and 13 assists.

SPORTS

20 | Thursday, April 23, 2009

��

20458513

��

Commercial and Residential Air Duct Cleaning

Dan & Judy Zetzman

Chimney and Dryer Vent Cleaning Reduce Allergies and Breathe Fresh Clean Air

STEAMBOAT TODAY

Local runners finish in Boston Schubert-Akin, Kounovsky conquer East Coast marathon Luke Graham

PILOT & TODAY STAFF

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

Jennifer Schubert-Akin made it 15 for 15 during Monday’s 113th Boston Marathon. The longtime local runner completed her 15th straight Boston Marathon on Monday, in 3 hours, 59 minutes and 36 seconds. It was the 14th time she’s finished the race in less than four hours. The only year she didn’t break the four-hour barrier was in 2002, when she missed the mark by 36 seconds because of 86-degree weather. “It’s always a thrill to finish this race,” Schubert-Akin said from Boston on Tuesday. “The fact that it was the 15th in a row

was very special. The first one was in 1995. I never thought I’d be back 14 years later running every one.” Bart Kounovsky was the only other Steamboat finisher. Kounovsky finished the race in 3:29:47. Kounovsky, who was spending the rest of the week in Boston with his family and attending a Red Sox game Wednesday, said he was happy with his time especially considering it was only his second marathon. “The first half of the marathon I was trying to pull myself back so I didn’t run too fast, but also trying to drink it in,” he said. “I actually really enjoyed miles 16 through 21. Heartbreak Hill is there and that’s where the people are real-

Tigers continued from 19 then we were two seconds off the record for the relay.” He was joined in perfection by Nic Paxton, who also ran on the 800 relay and won the triple jump, long jump and 400. Together they powered the Soroco eighth-grade boys to a first place finish. They finished with 74 points, ahead of Hayden’s 48. “This was a really good day,” said Paxton, who shattered the school record in the triple jump with a leap of 35 feet, 11 inches. “I’ve been working to beat that triple jump record, and today, I finally did it.” The Soroco eighth-grade

girls — all four of them — were equally impressive. The team won seven events and placed second in four more. Josie Rossi won the 800, 1,600, 400 and high jump while Micaela Meyer won the 200, 100 hurdles and 100 dash. Soroco also got strong finishes from its sixth-grade teams, which placed second. “We only have 23 kids out between sixth and eighth grades, but they all scored really well,” Soroco coach Sam McLeod said. Home team Hayden also fared well. The Tigers didn’t finish below second in any division. The eighth-grade boys and girls were second behind

��

20455102

��

See Marathon, page 21

Tigers didn’t place below 2nd in any division

� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��

ly screaming at you.” Although Kounovsky has never run the New York City or Chicago marathons, he said he couldn’t imagine them being any better than Boston’s event. “It’s amazing. With the way the finish is, all the people at the finish and the way the town turns out for it,” said Kounovsky, who, despite qualifying for next year’s event with his time, was unsure if he’d make the return trip. That’s the same sentiment that’s kept Schubert-Akin coming back for the last 15 years. Although she doesn’t anticipate running any ultra-marathons this summer like she has in the past — she finished the Leadville

Soroco, and the seventh-grade boys were runners up after a dominant West Grand squad. The seventh-grade girls and sixth-grade teams won. The seventh-graders easily outpaced West Grand, 59 points to 20. The sixth-grade boys beat out Soroco by 19 points, and the girls beat Soroco by 29. Hayden raked in the points from the javelin, an event making its debut Wednesday not only in Hayden middle school track, but also in the entire region. Eighth-grader Mark Doolin had the longest throw, beating out classmate Aaron Cramer. Seventh-graders Josh St. Clair and Morgan Howe won their divisions, and Sam Skos won among the sixth-grade boys. “Things went very well,” Hayden coach Sally BrachMorton said. “Winning was nice, and we had two second places, so our teams did well.” Errol Ormesher, in the hurdles, and Cramer, in the discus, also picked up championships for Hayden’s eighth-grade boys. Kayla Dunckley won the eighth-grade girls discus. Howe, Becca Hoza and Olivia Zehner each won two events for the seventh-grade girls. Liam Delaney won twice for the seventh-grade boys. Matt Hamilton, Thomas Rauch and Jack Redmond won events for the sixth-grade boys while Delaney, Jordan Temple and Cassidy Holmes finished first in events for the sixthgrade girls. The Hayden sixthgrade girls also won the 400 relay. Soroco picked up championships from Nicholas Peters, Kellen Garrity, Jessica Rossi and Leah Walorski. — To reach Joel Reichenberger, call 871-4253 or e-mail jreichenberger@steamboatpilot.com

STEAMBOAT TODAY

Sports Scoreboard

NHL PLAYOFFS The Associated Press All Times MDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Boston vs. Montreal Thursday, April 16: Boston 4, Montreal 2 Saturday, April 18: Boston 5, Montreal 1 Monday, April 20: Boston 4, Montreal 2 Wednesday, April 22: Boston 4, Montreal 1, Boston wins series 4-0 Washington vs. N.Y. Rangers Wednesday, April 15: N.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 Saturday, April 18: N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington 0 Monday, April 20: Washington 4, N.Y. Rangers 0 Wednesday, April 22: N.Y. Rangers 2, Washington 1, N.Y. Rangers lead series 3-1 Friday, April 24: N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26: Washington at N.Y. Rangers, noon, if necessary Tuesday, April 28: N.Y. Rangers at Washington, TBD, if necessary New Jersey vs. Carolina Wednesday, April 15: New Jersey 4, Carolina 1 Friday, April 17: Carolina 2, New Jersey 1, OT Sunday, April 19: New Jersey 3, Carolina 2, OT Tuesday, April 21: Carolina 4, New Jersey 3, series tied 2-2 Thursday, April 23: Carolina at New Jersey, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26: New Jersey at Carolina, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28: Carolina at New Jersey, 5:30 p.m., if necessary Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia Wednesday, April 15: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 1 Friday, April 17: Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 2, OT Sunday, April 19: Philadelphia 6, Pittsburgh 3

Tuesday, April 21: Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 1, Pittsburgh leads series 3-1 Thursday, April 23: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. 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 Sunday, April 19: Anaheim 3, San Jose 2 Tuesday, April 21: San Jose 4, Anaheim 3, Anaheim leads series 2-1 Thursday, April 23: San Jose at Anaheim, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25: Anaheim at San Jose, 8 p.m. 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 Saturday, April 18: Detroit 4, Columbus 0 Tuesday, April 21: Detroit 4, Columbus 1, Detroit leads series 3-0 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 Friday, April 17: Vancouver 3, St. Louis 0 Sunday, April 19: Vancouver 3, St. Louis 2 Tuesday, April 21: Vancouver 3, St. Louis 2, OT, Vancouver wins series 4-0 Chicago vs. Calgary Thursday, April 16: Chicago 3, Calgary 2, OT

SPORTS

Thursday, April 23, 2009

| 21

Saturday, April 18: Chicago 3, Calgary 2 Monday, April 20: Calgary 4, Chicago 2 Wednesday, April 22: Calgary 6, Chicago 4, series tied 2-2 Saturday, April 25: Calgary at Chicago, 7 p.m. Monday, April 27: Chicago at Calgary, TBD Wednesday, April 29: Calgary at Chicago, TBD, if necessary

TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX—Purchased the contract of 1B-OF Jeff Bailey from Pawtucket (IL). Placed RHP Devern Hansack on unconditional release waivers. CLEVELAND INDIANS—Recalled LHP Tony Sipp from Columbus (IL). Optioned LHP Zach Jackson to Columbus. TEXAS RANGERS—Placed RHP Kris Benson on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 16. Claimed RHP Darren O’Day off waivers from the N.Y. Mets. Transferred RHP Dustin Nippert to the 60-day DL. National League COLORADO ROCKIES—Placed LHP Franklin Morales on the 15-day DL. Purchased the contract of RHP Matt Daley from Colorado Springs (PCL). Transferred RHP Taylor Buchholz to the 60-day DL. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association WASHINGTON WIZARDS—Named Flip Saunders coach and signed him to a four-year contract. FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS—Named Bruce Popko senior vice president of business development. NEW YORK GIANTS—Claimed OT Andrew Carnahan off waivers from Kansas City. HOCKEY National Hockey League ST. LOUIS BLUES—Assigned F Yan Stastny and D Tyson Strachan to Peoria (AHL). SAN JOSE SHARKS—Signed F Kevin Henderson.

Haskins 2nd in shot put Schubert-Akin ished second, and Chris Zirkle was third in the 800 and fifth in the 1,600. Aubree Haskins was second in the shot put. Taylor Peterson finished third in the high jump. Freshman Aspen Zabel — who joined the 3,200 relay team two weeks ago and also ran with the team last weekend

in Rifle — helped that squad again, then broke out on her own. She had third-place finishes in the 400 and 800. “She performed really well,” Manzanares said. “I told the kids to try events they didn’t always get and to have fun, and they accomplished that.” — To reach Joel Reichenberger, call 871-4253 or e-mail jreichenberger@steamboatpilot.com

plans return

Marathon continued from 20 Trail 100 last year — there’s little doubt she’ll be back in Boston to attempt No. 16. “Absolutely. I’m already looking forward to it,” she said. “It’s hard to describe. It’s a pretty special event. It’s a pretty special race.”

��

20444463

��

20451643

Soroco continued from 19

22 | Thursday, April 23, 2009

��

STEAMBOAT TODAY

��

STEAMBOAT TODAY

��

16 17 18 19 22

��

23 24 26 29 32 36 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

��

47 49 51 56 58 61 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70

��

ACROSS Clean the floor Pesky insect Circle the earth Drink too much Wander Piece of religious art One of HOMES Ripening agent Metal bar City near Los Angeles __ flash; instantly Arm covering Devoured Caesar’s bad day Word with gallery or butter Sat for artist Wicked Name for an Italian boy Poker term Bicyclist Within: pref. Item in a fruit bowl Pub orders Jargon Bodies of soldiers Headliner Brass or zinc Seems pleased “__ on Melancholy” Fireplace floor piece Split grammatically Bull: Sp. This: Sp. Leader’s title: var. Actor Robert Encounter Surrenders Facial center Div. of a former nation

DOWN 1 Ethical 2 Think 3 Golfer Calvin

��

| 23

�� 1 4 8 13 14 15

��

Thursday, April 23, 2009

4 Put a border around 5 Symbol for a corporation 6 Tied 7 Eaglet’s home 8 Drug 9 Double-Tin forerunner 10 Outset 11 “Blame __ Rio”; 1984 movie 12 “So long!” 13 Hardy heroine 20 Gaga 21 Foolish prank 25 Zealous 27 See 36 Across 28 __ with; supports 30 Take apart 31 Sound a horn 32 Male parent 33 Rara avis 34 Stuttered 35 Weird 37 In case 40 Tabulae __ 44 Extremities

Wednesday’s Puzzle Solved

46 Old anesthetics 48 Where Michael should row the boat 50 Mass language—now and forever 52 Thingamajigs 53 Comes in last

54 55 56 57 59

Penetrate Part of a bike Mideast gp. Knight’s missus Chocolatecovered caramel candy 60 Peruvian three 62 Look at

1995 Subaru Impreza Sedan. A/C, C/C, Manual, 113,000K, 33MPG. Excellent condition, very reliable, one-family. Ski rack, extra rims/tires. $2900. 736-8256. 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 2001 Red Acura S Type, 100k miles, winter tires with rims, new brakes & transmission. Below Blue Book. $8,000 (970)871-7100/846-6620 1991 Ford Explorer, 4WD, Runs good, new plugs, wires, battery, oil, great tires. 100k, $1,200 OBO 970-291-1614 2000 Audi A4, 5 Speed, 2.8 Quattro! Low miles 79k. All maintenance current. Newer Michellin’s. Excellent condition. $8,000 OBO 970-879-7086

Kayaks and Equipment

New / Used: Wavesport, Dagger, Liquid, Loggic, Sweet, AT, Werner. Mountain Sports Kayak School 970-879-8794 CLASSES SOON! 14ft Achilles Self Bailer Whitewater Raft - Great for overnight or paddle boat. Call 970-846-9902

Red 1993 Mitsubishi 3,000 GT, V6 DOHC, 255HP, INJEN intake system. Perfect graduation gift. $5,500 OBO (970)846-2037 2004 Chevy Aveo, 1 owner, 5-door hatchback. 35-40 MGP Hwy. 5-speed, A/C. CD, AM/FM, MP3. Bonus: 4 studded snow tires. 61k miles, super condition. $5200. 824-4189. 2001 AUDI Allroad. Silver, perfect condition, Turbo V6, fully-loaded, hydraulic-lift. Maintained by Audi. GREAT CAR. 133K all highway. $9,500. Better Bose system than my Porsche. 846-0075 2006 Ford Focus 40k/miles, Fantastic! 2000 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS, Sensational! 1998 Pontiac GrandAm, Terrific! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com Full Warranties! 1999 Subaru Limited Sedan, AWD, automatic, loaded, leather, heated seats, 101k, extra set of tires, excellent condition. $6900OBO. Call 819-1969

1995 Plymouth Voyager, 160k miles, good all around condition, 2 sets of tires, $1,200 OBO. 1990 Subaru Loyale Station Wagon, $800 OBO 970-871-1346 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4x4, 48k, 17-21 MPG. $12,900 Motivated to SELL! 970-589-2636 2002 VW Jetta, 1.8 Turbo, 112k. Runs great $5900. Please call 846-0276

2008 Yamaha YZ450F - Immaculate - Only a couple rides since new, many extras - garaged year round, jetted high altitude, never raced, perfect condition - New baby no time - $4500 obo 970.871.6051

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

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

1999 Lexus RX 300, AWD, 84k, white/gold. moon roof, leather. Excellent condition. Stock# CS121. Ben at Steamboat Motors. $11,900 970-879-8880

2006 CRF-250X Honda & 2006 Yamaha TTR-250, low miles, like new. Dirt/street ready. See at Extreme Power Sports 970-879-9175/970-276-4821 2007 Honda CRF230F, very few miles, great little dirt bike! Good condition, ready to ride. $3,000 OBO 970-871-1346

1997 F250HD Powerstroke, 140k/miles, Fantastic! 1990 Toyota 4-Runner, $2,850. #2902. 1991 Dodge Dakota 107k/miles! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com Warranties!

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.

1993 Chevy 3/4 ton pickup with 9’ Western plow. Truck books at $5700, asking $4700. 970-846-3634 or 846-1669 1990 Dodge 3/4 ton 79K auto 4x4 with plow $3,500 OBO 970-276-4129

For Sale: 2004 Wanderer Wagon Toy Hauler. Used 4 times, less than 3,000 miles $23,000 Call 970-629-2113

Sled Storage

2003 Harley Davidson 100th Anniv. Edition Heritage Softail Classic. Great Cond! Only 6300 miles. Lots of extras! $13,995. Call Gary 970-291-1011

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

WANTED TO BUY old Triumph or BSA motorcycles in almost any condition. 970-878-3600 or 717-887-7490

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

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

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

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

2005 TTR 125. In good shape. $1500 (970)846-2312

2003 Harley Davidson Ultraclassic, loaded, CD player, CB, AM/FM, less than 14k mi.,Pearl White, $12,000. (970)824-0342

2006 Toyota Runner, 43k miles, red, good condition. $18,000. (970) 870-0806

2000 - Chevy 3500 Dually with tow package 89,000 miles great work truck, $7,700 call T.J. at 846-1807 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup, 150,000 mi. Fair Condition $8,000 OBO Flip-Over Ball Fifth Wheel Hitch $400. 970-819-2692 Wanted-67-72 Chevy or GMC 4x4 in good mechanical/body condition. Not looking for a show truck, just a good daily driver and weekend hobby project. A pickup, blazer or suburban that is reliable or needs a little work to be reliable. Thanks, Jim in Steamboat 269-998-2737 or jim@groundsphere.us

2004 Nissan Xterra SE, V6, 4WD. 60K miles, great condition, $9,750. (970)819-0854

2001 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 118k miles, great condition, $14,000. 970-291-1311

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

2008 Dodge Ram Long Bed white w/ topper 40K miles, $15,000 OBO Larry 970-987-9834

$500! Police Impounds! Hondas, Acuras, Chevys, Toyotas, etc. Cars, Trucks, SUV`s from $500! For Listings call 800-576-6918 xA875

2000 Honda CR250, woods ready, new slavens suspension. 3 gallon tank, spark arrester, skid plate, etc. Very nice bike. $2,500 Contact Squirrel (970)736-8557 or 970-846-4979

��

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

��

1980 GMC Black PS, PB, AT, 4WD, 350 Edelebrock performance intake, Holley carb, Dynoflow exhaust. $2000 OBO Terri 824-3622

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.

POTTERY SALE

Everything 25-50% off today! Blue Sky Pottery, Pine Grove Center next to Ski Haus. 970-846-9349

DRIVING RANGE

IS OPENING FOR THE SEASON! 9am-6pm, Saturday April 25th. The Sporting Clay’s Range will be open May 2nd. Call for details 970-846-5647.

2 Massage Tables $100 each/ 1 Massage Table with case $120/ 8in1 Deluxe Facial System $350/ Steam Tent $150/ Hot Towel Cabbie $75/ Signature Hot Stone Set all inclusive $75/ Volvo Cargo Carrier with Mounting hdw $275. (970)871-9381

��

CLASSIFIEDS

STEAMBOAT TODAY

“I’ve never known any trouble that an hour’s reading didn’t assuage.” Downtown Books 543 Yampa Avenue, Craig 824-5343 Artisans! Looking for a place to showcase handcrafted creations or consign antiques? Call the Hayden Artisans’ Marketplace, 276-2019. Tues-Sat, 10a-6p

Spring Harrow Sale

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

NEED CASH? WE BUY GOLD!

Mister Money of Steamboat970-879-3633

CONCEALED CARRY CLASSES. One day class in Kremmling. Three dates available: May 2nd, May 8th and May 9th. 970-724-3311 or gunsmokebob@msn.com

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

Free towing of unwanted & abandoned vehicles. 879-1065 Free 65in rear proj HDTV. 2001 Sony. TV works, but also needs work. MONSTER set, U haul. John 846-2722 56” tv FREE! Works, heavy, huge. Call Karen 879-3464 Need to get rid of logs? Mingle Wood Timbers Inc. will pick them up for free. (970)871-9238

SPRING CLEARANCE

Case 1835B Skidsteer, Diesel H.D. lifts 2200lbs. Good shape, $7,500. Trailer flat 16’, Twin axle used twice, $1,950. Trailer enclosed 12x6’, 6’ headroom, like new with rear ramp. $2,150. Propane tank, 1,000gal, underground, excellent, above ground easy truck access. First $1,000 takes. Day 970-879-7889, Eves / Weekends 970-846-2889. For sale: Full-size gun safe, 32 & 27-inch tube TV’s, 2 front suspension mtn bikes and possible interior furniture. Call for details: 970-819-2348 BUYING GOLD, SILVER AND PLATINUM BULLION AND COINS. all (970)-824-5807 or Cell (970)-326-8170.

STEAMBOAT’S MATTRESS HEADQUARTERS Mountain Mattress and furniture, Queen sets from $299. All natural, memory foam, 22 models on floor (970)879-8116 Wanted, pool table in good - great condition. 846-9987

HACIENDA COLLECTION

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

Having trouble getting the computer help you need? Ask a local where they go for help... We have been helping Steamboat use computers since 1985! Whether it’s your home or business, we are the locals choice for anything computer related. Andy, Marcus, Royce and Kenneth. 970-870-7984 www.ComputerSupportGuys.com 2130 Resort Drive, Suite 100 PC COMPUTER SERVICES HALF PRICE Residential Computer Repair, located in Steamboat. Microsoft Certified Professional. Tune Ups, Troubleshooting, Repairs and Installations. Cell:(818)426-9095 chill333@live.com.

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 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

Experienced, Licensed, Home Care Provider has immediate openings Monday-Thursday. Please call Kelsey 970-846-4231 HAPPY EARTH DAY TOO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS FROM THE STAFF AT HOME RESOURCE AND MILNER LANDFILL...”LITTLE GREEN HOUSES FOR YOU AND ME” SUMMER HOURS TO BEGIN MAY 1. We buy used books. All kinds! Please call (970)620-4507 Like new plastic crates. $2 each. Jeans a little tight? Try something that works. Take it off keep it off. Get ready for Spring! 970-824-9284 CHILDCARE OFFERED: Experienced Craig mother offering FT & PT day care, no weekends. Children of all ages. Call 937-231-3925

WE’RE GETTING NAKED

Structural Pipe for Sale. Most sizes available. Great for fencing, coral’s, arenas, ect. Truckload discounts. Please call (970) 352-4330.

the store, that is

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

is moving to Old Town Square Downtown May 1st. Take up to 75% off bras, panties, jewelry, shapewear, toys, costumes, lingerie, stiletto shoes, platform boots, sleepwear, swimwear. Also we have stick on bras for weddings and prom.

Locally cut beetle kill lumber. 970-846-8202

HELP US MOVE SALE

LOST: Grey male cat, Hilltop area. Please call 970-846-9449

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

IntExt LLC

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

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

1994 Peterbilt Dump Truck 475 Cat, 15 speed. Colt rock box. $29,000 846-2312

CRAIG GUN & SPORTS SHOW

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

14yo TB mare, ex-racehorse, sound & healthy. Needs experienced rider, regular work. Great: athlete, potential, challenge. (917)282-1704. Sidney Peak. Wiener pigs for sale. 629-5067

Dog Training/Behavior Consultation Grooming, do-it-yourself dog wash CANINES UNLIMITED 824-6364 www.caninesunlimitedtraining.com

City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 www.petfinder.com DATE: 4-21-09 Dogs for Adoption. 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! Copper- 6 month old Aussie Shep. Outgoing and loves people! Snowflake- Young, female, beautiful white Lab/Great Pyrenees. 4 Lab Mix puppies- Cute and cuddly! Cats for Adoption. We have 11 adult cats waiting for great homes!-$30 each. Kittens available in 4 weeks

San Peppy 5yr old gelding. Not started, the sweetest disposition, pick your discipline. $2000 OBO. Will trade for hay. Lisa @ (970)319-7187.

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.

5 Horses, 3 mares, 2 geldings. Morgan, Arab, Quarter. Rideable, ready to serve. 2 Horse carts, some tack, 970-879-1594 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 Want to buy 3-4 year old bred cows or pairs. Black only. (303)518-4177 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 Warm Weather, experienced riding to condition your horse in time for Spring/Summer. No broncs please! Robin Lorenz Romick 879-0392, 846-2669

30 ACRE PASTURE WITH POND, fenced, horses or cattle, Elk River $250 month or $50 a head OBO. Call 846-9646 80/20 Alfalfa - Grass hay mix. Small bales $100 a ton. 10 tons available. Call Mike 970-846-2255

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Donald L. Long? Please contact (970)819-2849 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

2 small adorable male AKC registered Yorkies for sale. Will be ready May 10th. Parents on site. Asking $650.00. (970)824-0023. 5 female Pit bull puppies for sale. 5 weeks old. $500, call Kaila (254) 977-3328

2 year old Red Angus bulls. (719) 379-5213

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.

3 Teacup poodles. 1 male ready to go now. Other 2 ready on 6-16. Call for details (970)653-4494.

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

SWEET POTATO LINGERIE

117 8th Street Downtown. 879-LOVE

City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 - 760 Critter Court 4-17-09 Found at 7-11: female brown pit bull puppy

2007 Concession trailer 8ft x 20 ft 3 serving windows set up for Espresso business. 3 bay sinks & hand sinks, nice cabinets excellent condition. Lamarzocco espresso machine 3 group runs great $2500. Also new Swift grinder $2500, will deliver. 970-878-5250

ANTLER CHANDELIER 42” x 24”. Great Condition. $2500 OBO. Call 970-291-1011 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.

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

Lost coin collection in wooden box within open-ended cardboard box. May have gone in green machine recycling. Please help, very sentimental. Thanks John, 870-8722.

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

| 25

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.

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.

Free 4 big sweet snow boarding rails, 20’ long shot gun rail - 35’ kink rail & trampoline. You haul! (303)903-4648

We can save you money! Ask us about proactive equipment monitoring, traditional and VoIP phone systems & services, computer sales & repairs. NEW! Saturday hours between 8:30am-12:00pm & 1:00pm - 5:30pm (970)879-0734 www.northwestdata.com

Thursday, April 23, 2009

CALLING ALL DOGS! FAMILY DOG TRAINING Starts May 7th in Craig. Contact Laura Tyler 970-629-1507 or Sandra Kruczek 970-824-4189 FREE: Lab mix puppies. Ready to go. 276-4746

6 miles South of town on RIVER ROAD. Saturday from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Antiques, Baby furniture, Fruniture, Sporting Goods, LOTS OF GOOD STUFF! 34280 Routt County Road 14. Call for directions or info: 970-846-7115

Garage Sale Saturday 4-25, 8-12. Baby items, furniture, clothes. MOVING OUT GARAGE SALE! 675 Meadow Brook Circle

Looking for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi male to breed to my female. Call 826-2761 Bar Lazy U Border Collie puppies. Reds, blacks, tri’s. Registered, 1st shots, wormed, 5 free obedience lessons all included with purchase. $350. Renee 276-4807

GARAGE SALE AT ALPINE MINI STORAGE #12 located to the right of Native Excavating. Recliners, stone coffee tables, book shelves, miscellaneous kitchen ware, desk & chairs, miscellaneous sporting goods.

New12.5HP OHV 33” Craftsman snowblower. $500 OBO (970) 846-3779

Moving Garage Sale Saturday April 25th 8-12 in Suncrest Townhomes, corner of Hilltop and Tamarack. Kitchen items, beds, furniture, sporting goods.

Volkl Snow ranger 180 with marker M 54 bindings. Thule ski rack, Fly rod (Sage 2 piece #7 Gl790DS Graphite with metal case). Size 44 Sheepskin coat like new. 879-5954 or 846-4423

Moving Sale: Fleece coats, stereos, tool, skis, luggage, much more. Saturday Only 7AM 3PM, West Acres Storage #50, West Acres Drive, Off Downhill Dr.

CLASSIFIEDS

26 | Thursday, April 23, 2009

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

��

STEAMBOAT TODAY

��

Moffat County-Seeking applicants for the position of Fulltime Housing Authority Director. For complete job description, contact Colorado Workforce Center (970) 824-3246. Moffat County is an EEO Employer

Looking for a live in nanny to work 2 to 3 days a week with 2 kids ages 3 and 5. Must have references and non-smoking. Call Barb 846-3539.

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

Hayden Congregational Church Office Assistant, 6 hrs/wk, $10/hr. Call 276-3510 or e-mail hccucc@earthlink.net for job description & application.

Office Manager needed. South Routt area. Must have good phone & computer skills. Mac or PC. Mike at 970-819-9796

Fire & Security Alarms Technician needed. Must have clean CDR, appearance, lifestyle & experience in this field. Steamboat area. Mike @ 970-819-9796

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

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

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

Cooks, Waitstaff, Seasonal and full time positions available. Lodging, meals, benefits for full time. Lodging, meals for seasonal. Email resume: allisonp@threeforksranch.com 970.583.7396

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 BREEZE’S SALON is looking for a Stylist. Work for the best. Prefer experience but will train. Heavy walk-in traffic. 970-824-2300 The Fastenal Co., international leader in construction and industrial supplies is presently seeking Part-Time Inventory/Sales person. This is 18 to 22 hours a week position with potential for advancement. Competitive wages -no benefits. Apply in person (no phone calls) Fastenal Co. 2549 W. First St. Craig, CO 81625

We have a part-time opening in our Mailroom/Distribution Center for a highly motivated individual with good work ethics. No experience necessary; will train. This is an excellent position for those interested in having their days free! HOURS: Wed. -1:30am-5:30am Fri. -1:30am-5:30am Sat. -1:00am-6:30am Sun. -2:00am-6:30am For information or schedule an interview call Juli Schons @ 970-871-4252 or Steve Balgenorth @ 970-871-4232 or complete an employment application at:1901 Curve Plaza, corner of Elk River Road and US 40, Steamboat Springs. EOE

Sales / Service Tech, We Offer: Good benefit package, 401(k) with some company match. We supply vehicle/gas, equipment and great training. To apply, or for additional information, call 1-800-782-5153/contact The Work Force Center.

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

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

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

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

Help with care and training of a sled dog kennel. Includes room and board and the opportunity to help train for long distance mushing. Call Tom Thurston 846-0249

ACZ Laboratories, Inc. is accepting resumes for the following positions: A full-time, benefited Senior Level Organic Chemist. Prior experience in an environmental organic laboratory is required. Previous experience with GC and GC/MS instrumentation, in-depth knowledge of EPA methodology and strong communication skills are a must. Applicant must have the ability to run and trouble-shoot instrumentation. One full-time, benefited laboratory technician position and for two June - November non-benefited seasonal laboratory technician positions. An associates or bachelors degree in applied science is preferred but not required. Applicant will perform analyses according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on client samples. Must follow all documented policies and procedures; prepare standards and reagents as needed. Effective communication, dependability and attention to detail skills are necessary. To apply for one of these positions please send your resume with cover letter and professional references to hr@acz.com. ACZ is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Rocky Mountain Landscapes now hiring Crew Leader for Lawn Maintenance. $16 per hour. (970)846-5885

YAMPA VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, Inc. LABORER - Yampa Valley Electric is accepting applications for the seasonal position of laborer (line crew). The temporary employment period is from June 1st to November 1st and the wage is $19.43 per hour. A pre-employment drug test and good driving record are required. Submit a resume to YVEA, P.O. Box 771218, Stmbt Spgs, CO 80477; or complete an application at 32 10th St. Stmbt Springs or 3715 E. Hwy 40 Craig. EOE.

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

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

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

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.

Summer Jobs!

City of Steamboat Springs Parks Open Space and Recreation

city -Seasonal human Full-time resources and Part-time positions:

Recreation:

Summer Camp Workers (First Aid/CPR preferred)

$10.08 - $13.55 DOQ

Crewleader (1)

$19.00 - $25.55 DOQ

Park Workers

$10.58 - $14.23 DOQ

#20460195

Haymaker Golf Course Orkin

Route Delivery Driver / Merchandiser Deliver and service magazines in retail accounts. No experience necessary. Full time Mon through Fri starting early in the morning. Company vehicle, CDL not required. Must be dependable and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be 21 years old, have a clean MVR no DUI and be able to lift 60 pounds repeatedly. Benefits include major medical, paid vacation and retirement plan. Send work history with salary requirements to mbarnum_503@msn.com or phone 970-420-1297

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN – Yampa Valley Electric has a vacancy for an Engineering Technician. Primary responsibility is to accurately maintain the Association’s AutoCad mapping system. Other duties include maintenance of system and facility records. Minimum requirement for the job is a demonstrated proficiency in AutoCad Map 3D. Other computer skill requirements are Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, Access), Adobe and the ability to learn the iVue software used by the company. Must be self-motivated to perform the duties of the job with minimal supervision. Valid driver’s license is required. Apply by submitting resume to YVEA, POB 771218, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 by April 28, 2009. EOE

Parks, Open Space, Trails and Golf Course

3c x 4”

Designate position and submit resume/application to: Parks Open Space and Recreation Ofﬁce at 245 Howelsen Parkway Mon -Thurs. 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM or mail to: City of Steamboat Springs, POB 775088 Steamboat Springs CO 80477. Info and application at www.steamboatsprings.net EOE

20460195

CLASSIFIEDS STEAMBOAT:3bd, 1bth upstairs apartment, laundry room, quiet neighborhood, private river access, downtown. $1,100 month includes some utilities. NS, Pets neg. Available 1st week in May. 846-8442 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: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

DOWNTOWN APARTMENT

STEAMBOAT:One bed/bath apartment located at 7th and Oak streets, Steamboat. Kitchen, W/D, Parking for one car. $900 per mo. All Utilities included. Available May 1st. No Smoking/pets. Call Jimmy at 970-846-7256 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:Studio apartment in luxury home available. $1200 monthly includes utilities. (970)879-8089

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:WALTON VILLAGE 1BD, 1BA LOWER CORNER UNIT, WD, NP, NS, HOT TUB, POOL, TENNIS COURTS. FIRST, LAST, DEPOSIT $825 879-7746

STEAMBOAT:Timbers 1BD, 1BA, fireplace, NS, pets negotiable, $1,000 includes electric, water, trash. Lease negotiable. 1st, last, dep. 970-819-9222.

OAK CREEK: Large studio apartment - 1BD apartment, both in great condition! $675 monthly includes all utilities, dish. 970-819-2849

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Walton Village. WD, NS, NP, Hottub, Pool, Tennis. Water, Cable, Trash included. $950 monthly + gas, electric. Available NOW. First, Last, Deposit. 970-291-9059

STEAMBOAT:3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Furnished Condo on Mountain. W/D, NP, NS. Steamboat Home Management & Realty 879-1982

��

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: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: 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: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:Spring Meadows Condo Available May 1st. 2BD, 1BA, unfurnished, close to mountain. $1100 monthly plus S.D. NS, NP. By appointment (970)879-2373 OAK CREEK:2BD, 2BA, 1 car garage. Brand new condominium in Oak Creek for rent. Pets allowed. $1,500 monthly 970-846-3597

STEAMBOAT:Wonderful Furnished 1BD in town $1,000 month. Includes utilities, wireless internet, Direct-TV, beautiful views! NS, NP. First, Last, Deposit (970)879-3118

��

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

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA on mountain, 900sqft. $1100 monthly. Available May 1st. Deposit negotiable. Furnished, NP, W/D on site. Call (970)846-1812

��

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:2 duplexes: furnished, fire place, hottub, no dogs. 2BD, 2BA, available May 1st, $1600; 2BD, 1BA, pool, available May 18th, $1500, first,deposit. Room for rent in 3BD, 2BA downtown house $600. 970/581-9197, 970/402-0581

��

STEAMBOAT: 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. $1900 month + partial utilities. Call Russ 203-253-6509 STEAMBOAT: Private, one room efficiency apartment, full bath, laundry room, NS, NP. $750 includes utilities, cable TV, wireless. 846-6905 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:1BD, 1BA Basement apartment with bonus room. Beatiful view of Mt. Werner. Knotty Pine and slate finishes. WD, utilities included. 970-291-9009

Sanctuary-Studio with Garage

STEAMBOAT:New Studio unit with deck & gargae. WD hook ups, $860 monthly. 970-870-1681, or 970-819-2929

OAK CREEK: Unfurnished 1BD NP stove & refrigerator, bath in hallway. $350 deposit, $350 rent. 736-2295

STEAMBOAT:Beautifully remodeled 1BD, 1BA. Granite, hardwood, home stereo, etc. W/D, DW, NP, NS. $975.00 month. First, deposit. Flexible lease. 303-332-3138.

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:Live on the river & walk to town. 2BD, 2BA, 1300sqft, new construction. Extraordinary views of the mountain. River outside your door, large deck. $1550 includes cable trash & grounds maintenance. Available immediately. (970)846-1760

| 27

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, Condo, Fully furnished, WD, on bus route, NS, NP $1600 plus utilities, First, Last, Security Available 5/5/09 (719)338-4763

STEAMBOAT:Furnished 1BD, 1BA efficiency apartment on mountain. Laundry facilities, near bus route. NS, NP $750 monthly. Includes utilities, cable. 819-1571 or 970-988-1574

��

Thursday, April 23, 2009

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

��

STEAMBOAT TODAY

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

STEAMBOAT: 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

STEAMBOAT: 1BD, 1BA, Shadow Run, WD, partially furnished. NS, NP, $950 a month. 970-456-3739 STEAMBOAT:Furnished 1BD, 1BA. Utilities and internet included. W/D in unit. Pool, hottub, on mountain. 1st, last, security $1250. Liz 879-5100x10 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:2BD, 2BA on mountain, no stairs, utilities and TV included, garage, W&D, NP, NS, $1,500 monthly, available May 1, 846-0303 STEAMBOAT:Ski Trail Lane. 1BD, 1BA, beautifully remodeled, furnished, w/d, granite, gas fireplace, flatscreen, wireless, NP, NS, cable, parking. All utilities included $1150. (202)415-4790. STEAMBOAT: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:Villas Condo 2BD, 2BA, Garage NS, NP, WD. Cable, internet, heat included. On mountain & bus route. $1150 (970)846-7953 (714)381-4151 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:3bd, 3ba on mountain; prefer 6 months, open to 3-12. Top floor, beautiful remodel, utilities incl., NP, NS $2100, call Marti 303-798-9531. STEAMBOAT:Affordable rentals.1, 2, 3 bedroom condominiums available on the mountain. Some with garages. NP, NS. Starting at $900. Lisa 970-879-5100 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA condo on mountain, available 5/1, on bus route, DW, most utilities paid, NS, NP, $1100 monthly, 6 month lease, option for longer. 819-1640 STEAMBOAT:Beautiful condo, furnished, 2BD, 2BA, deck, shuttle. Hot tub & sauna. $1400 includes gas, cable, water & internet. Available May 1st. 970-846-5323 STEAMBOAT:Stormwatch, fantastic views! Rent this furnished condo with modern kitchen, cable TV, gas fireplace, washer/dryer and high speed internet. No pets, No smoking. $925.00 a month includes utilities, except phone. $500.00 security deposit. 314-409-8310.

STEAMBOAT:Newly refurbished small 1BD on mountain. Available early May, NS, NP $850, will work with last and deposit. Call 970-879-5124 STEAMBOAT: Condo on mountain. 2BD, 1BA. Cute, clean, great karma! (970) 846-2631 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, Ski Trails Condo. Fully furnished, $1000 monthly includes all utilities. NS, NP. Available until December 1st. 970-846-2659 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Remodeled, top corner unit, mountain views. Fireplace, wood floors, WD, hot tub & pool, NS, NP. $1150 monthly (970)736-1204 STAGECOACH: Wonderful 2bdrm, 1bth Stagecoach Wagon Wheel condo. $850.00 a month with May FREE. 720-244-5514 STEAMBOAT: Excellent 2BD, 2BA unit @ Mustang Run on the mountain, fully furnished, NP, NS $1250 month tenant pays electric. Call 879-8814 ask Mix STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA. Close walk to downtown. Willing to negotiate. $1,550 monthly, NS, NP. All utilities included. 970-846-1598 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, great views, cable TV, internet, gas fireplace, hottub, covered parking, NS, NP lease $1400 negotiable Available 4-15. 917-292-7286 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: 2BD, 2BA partially Furnished, Internet, Cable Included, Bus-Route, WD, Hot-Tub, mountain. NS, NP $1450 1st, Last, Security. 970-871-7921 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:1BD, 1BA, Walton Village unfurnished, WD, NS, NP, lease. Water, heat, cable included. $850 month. Available May 1st. Call 970-948-1525 STEAMBOAT:Walton Village 1BD. Partially furnished. Hot tub. On bus route. No pets. $900 monthly plus utilities. Lease (970)879-8161 STEAMBOAT:Sunray 2BD, 2BA furnished on bus line, vaulted ceiling, WD, 2-car heated garage. Includes heat & water. Call mike 846-8692 STEAMBOAT:1BR, 2Bath quiet top floor corner unit directly across from ski area. Huge views, townhome feel, hottub. NP, NS short or long term $1050 monthly. Available May 1. 970-846-7547

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA very small condo on mountain, furnished, NS, NP. $750 month Susan 870-8282 or Lee 846-0695

STEAMBOAT:Shadow Run 2BD, 2BA Condo. Unfurnished. On bus route. NP, W/D. Includes cable, internet, gas fireplace, $1300 monthly + deposit. 970-871-7943 leave message. 12 month lease

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

STEAMBOAT: Awesome furnished 2BD, 2BA, short or long term rental at The Pines. $1,250 monthly, weekly rates available. NS, NP 970-846-3875

CLASSIFIEDS

28 | Thursday, April 23, 2009

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:1BD, 1BA Walton Village condo, fully furnished, beautiful unit, NS, NP. Available now. 1st, last, deposit. $1,100 month. 819-7505 STEAMBOAT:Spring Sale until June 12th! $300 per week or $1,000 monthly! Furnished 2BD, 2BA, Sunray Meadows, garage, NS, NP. (720)581-3299 STEAMBOAT:1BD Walton Village, Fully Furnished, totally refurbished, gas fireplace, WD, NP, NS. Available April 15th. Rent negotiable based on lease term. 819-1811 STEAMBOAT:Large top floor 2BD, 2BA Rockies Condo. Furnished, hardwood, deck, storage, bus route, pool/hottubs, golf; utilities included. $1500, Lindsay 508-789-1910 STEAMBOAT: Live - work by the River. 2BD, 2BA,Brand new, furnished WD, NS, NP. Monthly, seasonal, yearly. (970)871-6016 or 819-0696

STEAMBOAT:4BD, 1/2 Duplex between town & mountain. Heated garage & drive, hot tub & 4 decks. Wow! $2400/monthly. Call Greg Forney 970-870-1020 STEAMBOAT:B=Dup, 3BD, 2BA, Riverside, fenced yard, quiet, storage D/W, W/D, NS, NP, bus. June 1st. $1,500/mo. 1st, Last, Security. References. Possible Sale or Rent2Own. 970-276-9151 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:2BD, 1BA, 3357 Apres Ski Way, WD. Walking distance to Gondola. NP, $1100 monthly + deposit & utilities. 970-846-9589 STEAMBOAT:4BD, 2BA upper 1/2 of duplex, on mountain, 1-car garage, bus route, WD, DW, pet OK. 879-5811 STEAMBOAT:Duplex in old town. Available 5-1. 2.5BD, 1.5BA, NS, pets negotiable, WD, garage. $1175 monthly, utilities included except gas. (970)870-0594 STEAMBOAT:PETS WELCOME - 4BD, 4BA Majestic Valley unit with 2 car heated garage, gas fireplace, radiant heat. NS, unfurnished. $2350 month + utilities. First, Deposit. Call Ryan (970)819-2742

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

PHIPPSBURG: 1BD, 1BA, fully furnished log house. Woodstove, 10’x10’ storage shed. WD. All utilities included. Absolutely NP, NS. $1000 monthly + deposit. (970)736-8523

DRASTIC REDUCTION

STEAMBOAT:Quiet Steamboat Blvd. home, unfurnished, 3 + bedrooms, 2.5 baths, views, den, fireplace. No smoking, Responsible pet owners welcome. $2,500 month. 970-819-2200 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:4BD, 3BA, Fully furnished, NS, No cats, small dog considered. Single, double occupancy! $1,800 utilities. Mature applicants please call (818)720-1134

STEAMBOAT:OLD TOWN. 3BR, 2.5bath. 2 car garage. Hottub. Nice living space, great neighborhood. Furnished. $2200 + utilities. First, last, security. NS, pet considered. References required. Available June 1. 871-1594. STEAMBOAT:2Bd, 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 ll: Large yard 3BD, 2BA, NS, pets negotiable $1800 month. First, last, deposit. Available May 1st. (970) 846-8327 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: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

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:On the mountain, bus-route, close to park, great neighborhood. 4BD, 2BA, 2-car garage, WD, NS. $2,200 month plus utilities. 970- 846-1984

STEAMBOAT:Old Town House 464 8th $1950 P/M WD, 3B, 2B, Pet OK, Yard. Available Now. 303-875-8862 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: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:4 + bedroom old town home, big fenced yard, pets okay. Furnished, $3,000 includes utilities. Flexible terms, call for appointment. (970)871-6898 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:New luxury 4BD, 4BA large 2 car garage on bus route. NS, NP, $2500 unfurnished or $2800 furnished per month. Chuck 879-2871

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

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 3BA Unfurnished, open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, hot tub, double garage & fenced, NS, Pet? $1,800 month. Call 970-846-2880

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

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 3BA, fully furnished, 4-7 month lease. $1700 monthly. Security, reference, NS, NP. 970-819-9316

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

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.

CRAIG: $1,000 monthly plus utilities. 1st, Last, 3BD, 1BA with garage. 551 Rose St, Craig. Available for viewing April 24th. 805-267-6325

STEAMBOAT:Fantastic rental at Mountain Vista Circle 2BD, 2BA, 2 car garage huge views, on bus route, lease. Available May 1st. Cable, trash, water, included. $1400 415-722-0752

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

STEAMBOAT: 4BR, 3.5BA, 2 car garage, 3000 sq.ft home on Hunters Drive. Hot Tub, Rec Room, furnished, pets negotiable. NS. $2850 per month + utilities. 846-8327.

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:For Rent or FSBO OWC, 3 bd, 2 ba, 1 car townhome. Between town and mountain. $1650. 970-291-9025

STEAMBOAT:Nice 3 BEDROOM HOUSE available May 1st. W/D, D/W. Views. On bus route & walking distance of downtown. $1875/mo. 970-846-7358.

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:Walk into town from this quiet family neighborhood. 3BD, 2BA, garage. WD, NS, pet? $2,000 month. Call 846-8838

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

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:4bd, 2ba house in Old Town. Great location. Semi furnished. Walking distance to Main St. Washer/dryer. Year Lease. NS, PETS ALLOWED. Fenced back yard. Available May 1st. $2300 + utilities 970.819.0854

STEAMBOAT:Single family home on ski mountain, 3BD + apartment, location, views, flat lot, 2 car garage, ski-in/out. Call for details (970)819-1540

STAGECOACH:3BD, 2BA, 1400sf townhome in Stagecoach. Furnished end unit. $1300 monthly. 846-5086

YAMPA:3 bdrm, large yard, 2 out buildings plus shop, NS, pet negotiable. $1000 monthly, first, last, security. 970-819-2683

STEAMBOAT:Portia Mansfields original log cabin with great view in Strawberry Park. $1200 includes all utilities and deep well water. 879-0809

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

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 YAMPA- Available May 1st. Funky 3BR, 1 1/2BA with attached garage, pellet stove, FP, fenced yard and sheds. Year lease- first, last and $500 dep. Dog welcome $750 monthly contact Greg via email bowsermania@yahoo.com YAMPA: 2BD, 1BA with garage, large fenced yard. NS, pet negotiable. $850 monthly, first, last, security. Available May 1st. (970)846-4596 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 STEAMBOAT:Fairview - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Unfurnished. Close to downtown and college. $1800 monthly plus utilities. NP (970)879-8161 STEAMBOAT: Cabin for rent, 18 miles Northwest of Steamboat Springs. WD, Pets okay. $800/monthly plus utilities. Available May 1st. (970)870-3476

STEAMBOAT: Unfurnished 1 bedroom 1 bath Mobile Home located in Dream Island MHC, $875 monthly, $900 deposit, Call (970) 879-0261 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:Downtown Living! 2bed, 2.5bathModern amenities, large kitchen, WD, gas FP. Charming, convenient, NS, references. Available 5/1. $1500 mo. 846-6114 STEAMBOAT:Brand new 3 bdrm 2.5 bth 2-car heated garage, between town and mountain, $2050 per month plus utilities, pets negotiable. 970-846-3480 STEAMBOAT:Whistler 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:QuailRun - 3BR’s, 3-1/2Baths. Furnished, hottub. Bus route. No pets. $2400 monthly plus electric. Rent includes heat, water, cable-internet. (970)879-8161 STEAMBOAT:DOWNTOWN. Large 3BD, 3BA. 2 living areas. Private decks and insane views on a private drive. NS, NP. $1900 monthly. Available May 1st. Call Tim (970)846-7873 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, furnished, WD, mountain, deck, hot tub, cable, bus route. Available 6/1, $1,350 + deposit NP, NS (310)920-5859 (310)-379-0464 STEAMBOAT: Beautiful 4BD, 3.5BA, 1 car garage, between mountain and town, bus route, WD, NS, NP. $2100 monthly. 846-6423.

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:2BD, 1.5BA Whistler Townhome. WD, deck, pool, hot tub, NS, NP. $1300 month includes most utilities. 1st, last, security. 846-2451. STAGECOACH Townhome: 3BD, 2BA great views, unfurnished. First, last, security. $1,100 monthly. NP, Available May 1st. (970)618-1727 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: 3bed, 3bath Walton Village Townhome for rent. Sunny, corner unit with valley views. Fully furnished. $1800/month. NS, NP 970.846.9449 HAYDEN:2 BD/1.5 BA townhome with new upgrades, 1 car garage, W/D hookups, near open space, decks. NP. Negotiable Lease. $775/month. Call Central Park Management at 879-3294. STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, nice, clean, 2300 sf, fully furnished or unfurnished, private town setting, aspens, great mountain views. $1900 monthly 970-819-7684 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:Enclave - 3 bedrooms. Furnished. On mountain and bus route. Two car garage. $2075 monthly plus utilities. NP Lease. (970)879-8161

HAYDEN:2BD, 1BA mobile home in Hayden. $675 month + utilities. 1st, deposit. Available immediately. Purchase option available. 846-3957

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

OAK CREEK:3BD, 2BA with mudroom, nice deck, two sheds, and fenced yard. Pets OK. $900.00 per month (includes: space rent, water, sewer and trash) will sell for $28,000.00. Please call 846-3057.

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:Furnished room, private bath, wifi, cable, W/D. Quiet mountain complex on bus route. $700 includes utilities. Deposit, NS, NP. 819-0404 STEAMBOAT:Sundance Creek, 1BD, garage, storage, cable, WD, hottub, on the bus route, 1st, Last, Deposit. Call for pricing. 970-846-9319 STEAMBOAT:Furnished room for rent at Fish Creek Falls Condos. N/S, N/P $650 a month includes utilities. 970-846-3737 STEAMBOAT:Enjoy country living on small ranch about 10 minutes West of Steamboat, on Trout Creek. One room available $600 monthly. 879-3699 STEAMBOAT:Furnished Bedrooms-Private Bath, great views/neighborhood in NEW 3BR/2.5BA Townhome! Hardwood, tile, DW/WD, Internet/WiFi, utilities included. $750/$850. Available 5-1/6-1! 6-12/month. 970-846-0440 STEAMBOAT:One bedroom available in beautiful furnished townhome. On mountain, on bus route, 2 decks, WD, NS, NP. Call 870-9266 HAYDEN:Rooms available in Hayden. Long-term rentals $500 per month plus utilities, NS, NP. 970-276-4545 or 970-276-2079 STEAMBOAT:Rooms for rent in beautiful 4BD Townhome, NS, NP, furnished. $650 monthly per room includes all utilities & internet. (970)846-6423 STEAMBOAT:1BD, private bath, separate entrance, storage space, WD, NS, NP, on MT, bus route. Available May 1st, $600 no utilities, 846-3331, furnished 3BD townhouse to share with one person. STEAMBOAT:1 room available in 2BD condo between town and Mountain. Quite, mature, responsible person preferred. Month-month. NS, NP. $500/month. 819.0405 Downtown 7th Street location. Master Suite fabulous home. $1,000 monthly, Includes utilities, cable, NS, NP. 875-0700. Short stay available -No lease.

STAGECOACH:Looking for roommate NS, NP but must be dog friendly. $450 month Includes everything. Available May 1st. (970)846-1726. STEAMBOAT:11 miles SW. Sunny bedroom with porch, older farm house. Shared home, modest rent exchange for minimal chores. NS,NP,ND. (970)879-5640 STEAMBOAT:2 rooms available in 3BD, 2BA Mountain Vista townhome. Available now! WD, clable, wifi, $700 per room includes utilities. Travis 970-846-6799

CLASSIFIEDS

Thursday, April 23, 2009

��

STEAMBOAT:Steamboat:Premium “A” quality commercial space with easy access for lease with option to buy. Free buy vs lease analysis. 879-9133 STEAMBOAT:Sundance @ Fishcreek. Get 3 months Reduced rent starting July 1. Prime Storefront for Office or Retail. 2032 sq ft corner space with huge windows, private bath, wet bar, great parking. Bob Larson 871-4992. STEAMBOAT: 800sqft Warehouse #3, Yampa Valley Business Park. $825 monthly. Call Tom at 879-1708 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: 427 Oak St. Available Immediately, 1850 Sq Ft. For further info Call Janet 879-0642 or 846-6962 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.

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

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

OAK CREEK: Exceptional, Affordable Office spaces in newer building on main street. Rent includes utilities and heat. 736-2513

STEAMBOAT:New Riverfront commercial unit & Below Market Rent. 1400sf with two large internet ready offices with windows & warehse, garage, storage, receiving bay, good signage, parking, kitchen, bathroom, riverside patio, near bikepath. 970-846-3289 or 970-875-0845 or kath@evodesign.biz

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

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

STEAMBOAT: 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. 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

CHIEFTAIN EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITES

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

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

LOOKING TO BUY!

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

STEAMBOAT:Pentagon West: Large garage bay with office. Community kitchen, conference room, high-speed internet, dog friendly. Available 5/1/09 970-846-4267, 970-871-9101 ext.10 STEAMBOAT: Rent all or Part of A+ Professional Office Building. Features: Reception, conference, windows & kitchen. MOSER & ASSOC. 970-879-2839

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

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

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

Awesome Business Opportunity Spruce Up! Hair Salon For Sale. Long lease included. 701 Oak Street Steamboat Springs. Gigi Walker 879-1722 Dreamboat Cafe located @ OTHS. Is for sale great seasonal business. Some owners financing possible. 970-691-0251 Domino’s Pizza local franchisee. $220,000 OBO. Financing available. Partnerships a possibility. Call Todd at 970-846-4038

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.

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

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!

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

��

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

BE YOUR OWN BOSS! Own this money making business: Classic Home Consignments! Small investment for a larger return. Serious Only! $35,000 OBO 824-7500 702-349-8546 Successful year round guest ranch business for lease or option to buy. Owner financing may be available. Great growth potential! Call 970-879-6220

STEAMBOAT:It makes sense and money to own your commercial space. Choose between 850sf to 6000sf for your custom business setting. 879-9133 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

��

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

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

FSBO DEAL: Upper Walton Village 1BD. $170,000 Will pay Broker 3%. Call 819-6209

��

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

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

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:Room for rent walk to mountain, clean, furnished, WD, NP, NS, great deck. Near hospital. $575 + deposit. References 970-846-0323

��

| 29

��

�� Steamboat Grand Property Specialist. The least expensive way to own a luxury Steamboat property! Use year round and make the most of the fabulous amenities and location. Walk to skiing, restaurants, spa, fitness center, concierge and shopping. One, two, three bedroom and even a 4 bedroom Penthouse currently available. Priced from the mid $50’s to $200K .Dave Hartley Colorado Group Realty, LLC (970)870-8800 office, (970)846-3281 cell www.mybrokers.com,dave@mybrokers.com

��

STEAMBOAT TODAY

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

CLASSIFIEDS

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.

��

LOOKING TO BUY!

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

��

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

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

FSBO #313 Ski-inn, 2BD/2BA, Under Gondola, W/D, 987 sq.ft. $572,500 Phil (713)818-1513

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

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

��

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 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

��

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 Gunn Creek Estate. Offered at $3,600,000. #122343. Crossing a wooden bridge over Gunn Creek lies a magnificent 8500+sqft custom home. Built masterfully with hand carved doors, a gourmet kitchen, dual offices, multiple living rooms and fireplaces, a game room and bar. Surrounded on 18 acres of gardens, trees, waterfalls with Gunn Creek flowing through to your own trout pond. Fenced with a 4 stall heated horse barn completing this truly wonderful offering. www.gunncreek.com For a personal enchanting tour please contact Karen or Fred Hughes at (970)846-4841 or (970)846-1880. Prudential Steamboat Realty New Price on this Fabulous Home w/Caretaker unit Offered at $849,000 #124387 “This home sits on a large lot in one of Fishcreek Falls finest subdivisions, Margarite Ridge. Enjoy all that this single family home has to offer with beautiful back yard, large open living area and great views. There are four large bedrooms and three and half baths with the master suite resting on its own level. The caretaker unit is a large one bedroom with kitchenette, full bath and its own entrance. Truly a remarkable home. Priced to sell. Call Cheryl Foote at (970)846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Price Reduced! New home, 2BA, 3BD, 2 Car garage on large lot! Gain instant equity! 980 E 9th, Craig. 970-629-5427

��

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!

��

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE! Country home includes 1BD, 1BA accessory apartment. Main home is a 4BD, 3BA + family room on 1.7 + acres. Extra storage in 2 car garage. A lot Sq. Ft. at $540,000 Call Roy Powell REMAX Steamboat 846-1661

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

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. 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

STEAMBOAT TODAY

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

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 FSBO 2BD, 1.5BA House. Remodeled, 2 storage sheds, fenced front yard, great condition! 377 Steele St, Craig. Asking $110,000 970-629-9504 4 + bedroom old town home, big fenced yard, & furnished. $790,000 Call for appointment. (970)871-6898

$10,000 BUYER INCENTIVE

Magnificent Silver Spur 4BD, 3.5BA home. Offered at $775,000 Call Roy Powell at RE/MAX STEAMBOAT (970) 846-1661 OWNER FINANCING! Large private .79 acre lot. 2BD, 1BA home. Unique opportunity. Fairview neighborhood. VIEWS! $470,000 Call Roy Powell RE/MAX Steamboat 970-846-1661 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 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 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 FSBO:Own a piece of Routt County History. Updated 1730sqft 4BD, 2.5BA home on .3acres. 15 miles South of Steamboat on Highway 131. $240,000 846-8630 or 846-1558

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 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 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 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 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

��

30 | Thursday, April 23, 2009

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 Foreclosure! 4bdr 2ba $32,500! Bank Foreclosures! Must Sell! For Listings Call 800-576-6921 xR406

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

CLASSIFIEDS

��

The only Brand New all customer designed Mobile Home on the Market. Bring all offers. Must sell Fast! $59,000 970-620-4798

WOW!

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 DIRT CHEAP! Giving It Away! FSBO:2BD, 1BA woodstove $13,500 OBO. Partial Trade? 970-669-7751 2BD, 1BA Oak Creek mobile home, woodburning stove, updated appliances, and some remodeling, $8,000 price negotiable. 970-819-0252 STEAMBOAT:OWN YOUR HOME IN STEAMBOAT FOR ABOUT $1000 MONTHLY. 2BD + 1BD, 1BA mobile home in Fish Creek. Completely remodeled. $53,000. 970-402-0581, 970-581-9197 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. OAK CREEK: RENT TO OWN! Willow Hill MH Park, Oak Creek! Remodeled 1400 sqft., 4 Bedroom doublewide - $950 month. 875-0700.

��

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

2 sanctuary golf course lots, exceptionally beautiful private lots. Adjacent to Fish Creek, covered with trees, incomparable views. Practically half price. Priced hundreds of thousands. below most recent appraisal. Extraordinary opportunity for the savvy investor. Serious inquiries please! OWNER 970-879-3974 or 303-588-8001

��

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

��

35 acres-best price on market! Access, spring/electric. 7 mi. north of Hayden. $129,900. Christy Belton, Prudential Steamboat Realty. 734-7885 cell. Overlooking Trout Creek! Situated approximately 10 miles from Steamboat in a secluded location with nearly 40 acres. Exceptional opportunity to build your getaway home. $339,000. Roy Powell RE/MAX Steamboat (970)846-1661

Mountain Get Away Home Site! In the center of Routt County’s most majestic recreational area adjoining National Forest. Build your mountain retreat on this 5.2 acre paradise. Roy Powell

��

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

��

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

��

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

��

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

��

Developer Liquidation Sale

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.

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

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

160 contiguous acres. 4 miles North of ElkHead Reservoir. Easy access. (2)80 acre parcels $240,000 each or $470,000 for both. 970-846-8630 or 970-846-7796 FSBO

��

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

| 31

Thursday, April 23, 2009

��

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

��

STEAMBOAT TODAY

��

� � � ��

��

20451604

LOCAL

32 | Thursday, April 23, 2009

� ��

Wall continued from 1

��

20432373

��

The draft resolution has only further emboldened Wall, who sent a letter Tuesday in hopes of rallying other Routt County elected officials to his side. In the letter, Wall asks other elected officials to join him in opposing the 10 percent pay cut. Wall argues that the draft furlough plan resolution “is clearly an attempt to intimidate us into agreeing with Resolution 2009-019, under the threat of our employees being denied their retirement plan coverage and medical insurance coverage for them and their families, if we do not agree to this resolution.” During a meeting with Sullivan on Wednesday to discuss the proposed furlough resolution, some county employees expressed concerns that they could be punished for the actions of elected officials. “I would just hate to see helpless victims in the middle of a power struggle,” dispatcher Erika Rick said. Sullivan’s response to concerns that employees would have no say was to tell the employees that they should talk to their elected department leaders. “We’re looking for that signoff from the elected officials,” Sullivan said. “They are responsible for their departments.” Later Wednesday — in a meeting with the commissioners, Sullivan and Finance Director Dan Strnad to discuss cuts to his operational budget — Wall presented $30,000 in proposed cuts, about 3 percent of his operational budget, and announced he would not entertain attempts to cut his budget further. “To reduce further would seriously reduce my ability to perform my statutory duty to provide public safety in Routt County,” Wall said. Wall’s comments frustrated Commissioner Doug Monger, who said Wall is not trying to be “part of the solution.” Monger

“We don’t know when things noted increases in the Sheriff’s Office budget, which has grown are going to happen. Anything $1.5 million since 2004 to $4.6 at any time can happen,” Dep. Rachel Rivas said. “I think there million. Other departments’ opera- are times when (safety) does tional budgets become questionable. It’s spread reviewed Wednes“Sheriff Wall and too thin.” day were cut by I may disagree on There was a more than 10 persome things. I also cent. similar struggle “Most people between a sheriff think he’s doing are being realistic,” and county comthe right thing Monger said. missioners during challenging their During a tour budget discussions authority. … He of the Routt Counin Summit County ty Jail earlier Wedmust be an advocate last year. Summit nesday, Wall and for (adequate public County Sheriff other Sheriff ’s John Minor said safety). That’s his Office employthat while he and job. … I think what ees said they are Wall differ substantially politialready woefully he’s doing is cally — Minor is understaffed and courageous.” a Republican and pointed to several Wall is a Democrat potential liabilities John Minor — he is supportive such as inmates Summit County sheriff of Wall’s current who work unsupervised in the kitchen actions. and the fact that there is some“Sheriff Wall and I may distimes only one deputy for every agree on some things,” Minor 10 prisoners transported to the said Monday. “I also think he’s Routt County Justice Center doing the right thing challengfor appearances before a judge. ing their authority. … He must Part of the journey involves an be an advocate for (adequate elevator ride in a car that does public safety). That’s his job. … not have a cage to separate I think what he’s doing is courageous.” deputies from prisoners. Last year, Minor was asked Wall said the jail is a disaster waiting to happen if a fight to eliminate positions as part of breaks out or another emer- budget cuts. gency arises while the jail is He refused and threatened to understaffed. hire a lawyer and file an injuncThe county’s hiring freeze tion against the Summit County and prohibition of overtime Commissioners, but he said he already have created a sched- would work with them on other uling “nightmare,” Sgt. Mike cuts. Baumann said, let alone the “You need good public safepotential impacts of a fur- ty,” Minor said. lough program. Baumann “You don’t take this shared said the jail needs at least one misery approach.” person in its control room and Minor ultimately worked two more on the jail floor, at things out with his commisa minimum, to operate safely sioners and avoided legal but has been forced to work action. Whether the same will be with as little as two deputies total in recent weeks. He true in Routt County remains said an inmate who tried to to be seen. strangle herself with a pair of Wall said a decision about socks was found nearly dead whether to move forward with recently. formal legal action against the Baumann said the Sheriff ’s commissioners is “pending.” Office could keep a better eye on inmates with adequate — To reach Brandon Gee, call 871-4210 manpower. or e-mail bgee@steamboatpilot.com

��

�

20458481

��

20453177

��

�

� ��

Wall asks others to oppose 10 percent cuts

��

STEAMBOAT TODAY