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Corna death investigated Police: Slopeside owner had stab wounds inconsistent with car crash Brandon Gee

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Civilians may man post County commissioners OK private citizen control room operator position Page 14

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Correction A headline and photo caption with the story “Worsley swims to top,” on page 1C of Sunday’s Steamboat Pilot & Today, incorrectly stated the distance of a swimming event. Cole Worsley won a state title in the 50-yard freestyle.

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Slopeside Grill bartender Rebecca Boucha places a bouquet of flowers in front of the restaurant Tuesday afternoon in memory of her boss Chris Corna. “He was a good friend and an even better boss,” Boucha said.

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The death of Slopeside Grill owner Chris Corna is under investigation by Port Chester, N.Y., police, who say Corna’s injuries included stab wounds inconsistent with his car accident early Monday morning in the town about 30 miles northeast of Manhattan. Lt. James Ladeairous said Corna, Corna 45, crossed the center line on U.S. Highway 1 in a rented car and crashed into the foundation of a railroad bridge at about 4:35 a.m. Monday. He was found alone in the car, and no other vehicles were involved in the accident. Ladeairous said the stab wounds on Corna’s neck and chest appeared to be made by a knife. Ladeairous said police found a bloody knife in the car. “The wounds are inconsistent with the accident,” Ladeairous said Tuesday. “We don’t know if they were self-inflicted or not. … There’s still an investigation going on.” Ladeairous said police are testing the knife for fingerprints and testing for the origin of the blood. Ladeairous said there were no witnesses to the accident. News of Corna’s death has devastated friends and family members across the country, from his home in Steamboat Springs to his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, and to the Connecticut home of his fiancee, Lisette Coen. “I can’t imagine what I can say,” said Chris Corna’s mother, See Corna, page 18

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nsanity is doing the same thing twice and expecting a different result — which is why I avoid cooking as much as possible. I hate to cook. My failure rate is astronomical, and my cooking confidence has suffered as a result. I haven’t fully recovered from a disastrous goaround with eggplant parmesan 20 years ago. In my next life, I hope to return as one of those women who can look into their pantry at a can of tuna fish, a can of soup, some Ramen noodles and a half-eaten apple they saved in the refrigerator and make a gourmet meal. Recipes drive me crazy. Once, I had a dozen cookbooks, but I’ve gotten rid of all them except “The Joy of Cooking.” The others were too advanced. I’d read along trying to convince myself that I could make something besides grilled cheese sandwiches for din-

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Joanne Palmer ner and then the over-the-top recipe would have some insane instruction like “Insert the number five blade of your food processor.” Deal breaker! Since I don’t have a food processor, cooking involves a lot of chopping. I’m not a chopper, slicer or dicer. It is a bad idea to have sharp knives in the house. I’m the direct descendant of dull-knife people, as my sister recently informed me that she did not have a sharp knife in her house, either. When she broke down and bought a set of those knives that come in the cute

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butcher block thingamajig, next thing you know, I received a call from the ER where she was having her thumb stitched up. Since I have so much trouble with recipes and cooking, I thought I’d dust off my crockpot and try cooking in it. I found a fun blog, “A Year of Crockpotting,” at crockpot365. blogspot.com. This blogger has a self-professed “unnatural obsession with her crockpot,” and makes everything from lattes to omlettes in it. I figured I should be able to handle a crockpot recipe for Indian Butter Chicken. But noooooo … right in the middle of this recipe she wrote, “stitch together three pods of cardamon.” Deal breaker! Whales travel in pods, peas come in pods, but who knew a spice came in a pod that required sewing?

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City finances within budget �� No additional reductions needed; hiring freeze, furloughs remain No additional budget reductions will be necessary as a result of a 22.5 percent drop in March sales tax collections, city officials told the Steamboat Springs City Council on Tuesday. “We’re right about where we should be at this time of the year,” interim Finance Director Bob Litzau said. “As long as our sales tax doesn’t get terribly worse than it is right now, I think we’re in pretty good shape for 2009.” There’s also no indication that the city will be able to reverse any of its emergency cost-saving measures — such as a hiring freeze and weekly furloughs for most city employees — in the near future. “In order to do that, we would have to see significant improvement, and I think over a several month period,” Litzau said. Although first quarter sales tax in the city declined by 18.5 percent, the city still is comfortably within the 19 percent decrease it allowed itself in its revised budget for the year. That’s because the city’s urban renewal authority at

reduce its fee by 15 percent, to $75,000. Hermacinski was absent for the vote. On Tuesday, Hermacinski requested and received support that future out-of-budget requests for capital expenditures be fully evaluated by the city’s management team like any other project in the city’s capital improvements plan. “I know I’m getting hung up on $75,000,” Hermacinski said Monday, “but the reason I’m hung up on it is because I think it reflects how we make decisions, which is in a vacuum.” Also Tuesday, council appointed members to its parks and recreation and planning commissions. Incumbents Jack Trautman, JoEllen Heydon and Jenette Settle will remain on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Julie Alkema also was appointed. Commission Chairman Curtis Church’s term expired in March. He did not reapply. Incumbents Brian Hanlen and Karen Dixon will remain on the Planning Commission. Jason Lacy also was appointed. Incumbent Planning Commissioner Dick Curtis applied for reappointment but was not chosen.

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the base of Steamboat Ski Area absorbed some of the loss — thus limiting the city’s general fund to a March decrease of 17 percent and a year-to-date decrease of 13.3 percent. City Manager Jon Roberts noted that the next few sales tax reports will have less impact to the budget than winter reports because they will reflect sales during Steamboat’s shoulder season. “I think the next couple months, people can breathe easy,” Roberts said. Within its base area boundaries, the URA collects sales and property tax increments above a 2004 base level. So far this year, sales tax collections within the URA are down $195,000 from 2004, and the URA has not received a sales tax increment. Councilwoman Cari Hermacinski took the opportunity of Tuesday’s budget update to criticize council members’ decision last month to budget money in 2009 to design a new youth and teen center at the Howelsen Ice Arena. Council approved the designing of the youth and teen center in a 4-2 vote after Mountain Architecture agreed to

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The deadline is bearing down for businesses that want to participate in the Fly Steamboat program and get the lowest merchant ski pass price for the 2009-10 season. The cutoff is June 1, and it’s non-negotiable, said Molly Killien, spokeswoman for thr Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association. The program is open to Chamber members in good standing, Finance Director Marion Ayer said. The Chamber administers the Fly Steamboat program, and participants must submit forms before they can sign up for passes.

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The Chamber is sending letters to get the word out about the June 1 deadline. In past years, businesses have had to sign up for passes in mid-August. “It is a drop-dead deadline,” Killien said. “There is no wavering with it whatsoever.” For Fly Steamboat members who sign up by June 1, season passes for the Steamboat Ski Area cost $879, 20-day passes cost $819, and Rocky See Pass, page 21

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the town’s previous officers quit unclear at best, because while or were taken off duty late last they do not mandate that towns year. Sheriff’s Office deputies provide their own law enforceOAK CREEK are responding to reports of ment, they also state that towns The Routt County Board of substantial crimes, but they have can contract for sheriff’s office Commissioners is willing to talk stopped respondcoverage, implyto Oak Creek about its polic- ing to code viola“Providing law ing that county ing issues, but the best solution tions, dog violalaw enforcement enforcement to would be the creation of a new tions and other does not necesmunicipalities is town police force, Commissioner smaller infractions. sarily have to more than a sheriff’s cover incorporatDoug Monger said Tuesday Not all residents night. department typically ed towns without were happy with Representatives from the the change, Trustee compensation. does. We need to Routt County Sheriff’s Office, Dave Ege said. He “Providing law hear from a town along with the commissioners, said Colorado statenforcement to board and get to the municipalities is met with Oak Creek residents utes do not require and officials during a commis- a town to provide bottom of what you more than a shersioners chat session Tuesday its own police force want from a sheriff’s iff ’s department night, where residents asked and that because typically does,” department.” questions about such topics as Oak Creek resishe said. “We need 4-H and junkyards. The most dents pay taxes, to hear from a Nancy Stahoviak pressing item, however, was how they should receive town board and Routt County commissioner to get a police presence back in coverage from the get to the bottom the town. county law enforceof what you want The Sheriff’s Office has been ment. from a sheriff’s department. ... the only agency to respond to Commissioner Nancy Stah- We don’t seem to be able to get police calls in Oak Creek since oviak said the statutes were over this hump of determining what you really want.” Stahoviak said one of the major reasons for towns to incorporate is for the municipal�� ity to provide a higher level of �� police protection. �� RISTORANTE Trustee David Fisher said he agreed with Ege that the town does not have to provide a police department, but based on com�� munity reaction during a focus �� group this spring, he thinks resi�� PILOT & TODAY STAFF

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■ The 2009 Economic Summit, “Thriving in Tough Economic Times,” is tonight and Thursday at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel. The event addresses the challenges and opportunities Yampa Valley businesses face in a recession. Full schedule and online registration available at www. steamboatchamber.com/ecosummit. The cost is $60 a person. Contact Alli to register at 875-7000 or alli@steamboatchamber.com.

Longtime Hayden resident Sharon Rogers passed away May 15, 2009, at her home in Hayden. A memorial service is at 6 p.m. today at Faith Lutheran Church in Craig. Memorial donations may be made to Faith Lutheran Church in care of Grant Mortuary, 621 Yampa Ave. in Craig. Call 824-6133.

■ The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant donates 10 percent of today’s proceeds to Routt County United Way. ■ Routt County United Way coordinates the 13th annual Day of Caring from 8 a.m. to noon. The Ski Town Lions Club is providing lunch for all volunteers. About 150 volunteers will work on more than 40 projects to help local nonprofit groups, the elderly, disabled and less fortunate throughout the county. To volunteer, call Routt County United Way at 8795605. ■ Story-times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 are at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. at Bud Werner Memorial Library. ■ A food drive for the LIFT-UP of Routt County Food Bank is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Safeway and City Market. ■ Aging Well, a program of the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, holds “Wellness Day” at 11 a.m. at the Haven Community Center in Hayden. The day includes Arthritis Foundation exercise, lunch for $2.50, a guest speaker, a writing memoirs class, wellness checks from a registered nurse and foot care by appointment. Call Aging Well at 970-871-7676. ■ The Steamboat Relay business group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Egg & I Restaurant. Steamboat Relay is a group of local business owners and professionals who work together to promote Steamboat businesses. Call 8190312 or visit www.steamboatrelay. com. ■ Moms in Touch, a group of mothers praying for their children and schools, meets at noon at Concordia Lutheran Church. Call Barb at 8798761. ■ Advocates Building Peaceful Communities hosts a free women’s support group at noon at the Advocates office. Call 879-2034. ■ “Developing Personal Vision in Your Photography,” with local photographer Karen Gordon Schulman,

is from noon to 1 p.m. at the Center for Visual Arts, 56 Ninth St. All are welcome to the free, drop-in program. Call 846-5970. ■ State Sen. Al White, R-Hayden, holds a town hall meeting from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Centennial Hall on 10th Street. All are welcome. Call Al or Jean White at 303-886-2537 for details. ■ A seminar providing an overview of the college application process is at 2:30 p.m. at Steamboat Springs High School. The free seminar is for sophomores and juniors and their parents. Contact Gayle Dudley at gdudley@ssssd.k12.co.us for details. ■ The Soroco Booster Club hosts sports physicals for South Routt School District athletes from 3 to 5 p.m. at the South Routt Medical Center. The cost is $25, payable to the Booster Club. ■ A free volleyball camp for sixthand seventh-grade girls continues from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today and Thursday at the Steamboat Springs Middle School gym. Call Meg Firestone at 846-5643 for details.

■ The Bud Werner Memorial Library Book Club will discuss Aravind Adiga’s “White Tiger” at 6 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. The discussion is open to everyone.

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■ The Routt County Democrats meet at 6 p.m. at 1320 Blue Spruce Court. The discussion will be about the party’s values. Take a potluck dish and your own drinks. All are welcome. Call 870-3362 for directions. ■ The Cub Scout Round-up Fishing Derby & Hot Dog Roast is at 6 p.m. at Fetcher Pond. The event is for all boys entering first through fourth grades in the fall. Call Melissa at 846-1295 to RSVP. ■ A mah jongg group meets from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old West Steakhouse to play the ancient Chinese tile game. All are welcome. Call Florence at 870-8737 for details. ■ A depression/bipolar support group for those who have been diagnosed with the diseases meets at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2 at Yampa Valley Medical Center. Family and friends also are welcome. Call Ronna Autrey at 871-0682 or 875-2941.

■ A community open house to review and comment on the future look of U.S. Highway 40 west of downtown Steamboat Springs is from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. Call Laura Anderson, city project manager, at 871-7074 with questions.

■ The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Women’s Auxiliaries meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post No. 4264, 924 Lincoln Ave. Call Tony Weiss at 846-5035 for information. ■ Steamboat’s Recreational Poker league plays at 7 p.m. at the Snow Bowl. The tournament is free and open to the public. Players must be 18 or older. Visit www.steamboatpokertour.com.

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■ Steamboat Springs women’s rugby is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Ski Town Fields next to the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs. No experience is necessary, and all women are invited. Call Anne at 303859-3784.

■ The Steamboat Springs Booster Club’s annual Sports Physical Fundraiser is from 4 to 8 p.m. at Steamboat Medical Group. The cost is $40. All seventh- through 12thgrade athletes must have a physical to compete in school sports. Call 879-0203 to book an appointment.

■ Off the Beaten Path Bookstore hosts tarot card readings from 4 to 7 p.m. at 68 Ninth St.

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embers of the local business community — and anyone needing a healthy dose of economic optimism these days — should take full advantage of an event that kicks off at 6 p.m. today at the Steamboat Grand AT ISSUE Resort Hotel. The 2009 The 2009 Economic Economic Summit, “Thriving Summit in Tough Economic Times,” comes at a crucial juncture for local OUR VIEW businesses. After seven Annual consecutive months meeting takes of citywide sales tax on added revenues that were less importance than the corresponding month from the in light of recession and previous year, it’s no secret the recession is promises a taking a significant toll message of on Steamboat Springs optimism and and Routt County. Just opportunity. about everyone is feeling the pinch. But there are signs that things could be looking up, and now is an ideal time for local businesspeople to come together and share ideas that can spark our economy in time for the summer tourism season. Because despite the recession, tourism season already is heating up. Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association staff, for example, are seeing more curious visitors coming through their door. “I think our numbers have tripled in the past couple of weeks,” Chamber spokeswoman Molly Killien said Tuesday.

It might just be that low gas prices and a desire for cheaper vacation options fuel a rush of regional and statewide guests to Steamboat. Nonetheless, it’s encouraging that upcoming events are positioning local businesses to capitalize on the opportunity. This Memorial Day weekend brings in summer with a slew of events, including the Yampa River Festival, the Paddling Life Pro Invitational kayak competition, a youth lacrosse tournament and a 25-team American Baseball Association tournament. On Sunday, a block party and rail jam on Seventh Street downtown, outside the Urbane clothing store, will celebrate the opening of the Ghost Ranch Saloon and the closing of Mainstreet Restaurant Week, which is stirring Steamboat appetites with deals at local eateries. Restaurant week and the rail jam are examples of the kind of business innovation and creative thinking that speakers are expected to tout at the Economic Summit. “We’ve all been going through very difficult times … the whole idea of this summit is how to thrive during this time,” said Grant Fenton of the Steamboat Springs Economic Development Council, which is organizing the summit. “Through each crisis, there’s always an opportunity that exists if you look for it. ... This is really a catalyst for people to find that opportunity that exists in their life.” Routt County has proven itself time and again to be a hive of successful business ingenuity — companies such as

Moots, SmartWool, TIC and Big Agnes spring to mind, and there are many more. It’s a safe bet that all those businesses began with a little outside-the-box thinking and optimism, ideals that will be front and center tonight and Thursday at the Economic Summit. Chamber administrative assistant Alli Brook said about 150 people have registered for the event, and there is still time to sign up. The $60 cost can be paid at the door with cash or check. Attendees also can call the Chamber at 875-7000 with their credit card numbers. Speakers include self-billed international trends expert Daniel Levine, economist Carl Steidtmann, Susan Kirkpatrick, of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, and even former Denver Bronco Karl Mecklenburg. Thursday’s schedule includes a number of break-out sessions for attendees. We agree with Fenton that the lineup’s variety could turn on a proverbial light bulb, in one way or another, for just about everyone. “I think we’ve sort of tried to challenge the business community and the community at large to attend,” Fenton said, adding that this year’s event differs from past summits, which may have appealed primarily to one niche group or another. “I think this year it appeals to everybody,” he said. That’s true. We all share setbacks from the recession, but we all also could share benefits from a rebound. The Economic Summit is an opportunity not to be missed.

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In the interest of balance, I offer a counterpoint to the recent column by Paul Krugman titled “Empire of Carbon.” Mr. Krugman is a recent Nobel Laureate in economics, but his knowledge of the physical sciences seems to be the partisan

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political dogma regarding climate change. He has bought into the view that carbon dioxide is a polutant responsible for global warming. He is not aware of the fact that global average temperature has been dropping for almost 10 years now while carbon dioxide continues to rise. This also happened for 40 years in the

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mid-20th century, and recent time resolution of ice core data going back many thousands of years shows that increases in carbon dioxide followed increases in temperature, not the reverse. This is expected because CO2 is in dynamic equilibrium See Letters, page 9 Bruce Tinsley

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Paul Krugman has no exposure to science Letters continued from 8 with both the biosphere and the oceans. Mr. Krugman mentioned “junk science” when referring to the work supporting a view that opposes his. The real junk science is the mathematical modeling work that drives the conclusions of the politically active forces in climate change. A very prominent climate scientist, David Evans, of Australia, who favored Mr. Krugman’s view for a long time recently changed his mind because some of the critical aspects of the models have been proved wrong, thus invalidating the models in his judgment. This and many other examples of world-class scientists who argue against anthropogenic climate change show that the word “consensus” is either misunderstood or it is a deliberate deception. Mr. Krugman obviously has no exposure to the scientific literature in this field or he would know that. Evidence continues to grow that the variations in solar intensity are the primary driver of climate change. The Earth warms as the output of the sun increases and vice versa. This effect is seen in other planets of the solar system, as well — Mars, for example. The saga continues.

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Our energy future After reading the OurView editorial (“Power to the people,” May 10) and the letter to the editor (Jeff Troeger) in the May 10 Steamboat Pilot & Today, I was struck by the need for continued discussion with accurate information regarding energy, its costs and the impact of global climate change. There is little

debate among scientists who study climate that it is happening at a faster pace than expected and that the changes are humancaused. So what will we do about it? A very important approach is to be more proactive on the local level. At this very moment there are two candidates, Susan Holland and Megan MooreKemp, who are running for the Yampa Valley Electric Association board and will be proactive for our energy future and our community. It seems that our major priority when making a decision is cost, or that is what the corporations and advertisements tell us. Granted we are in an economic downturn, and part of our population is struggling; most of us are underpaid, over-consuming, overworked and feel powerless against those with power and wealth. Our short-term choices have long-term consequences. For example, when we go to WalMart and buy an item for $5 that actually costs $10 to produce if you include the social, economic and health impacts, who pays for the other $5? Probably the people of China, their air and water quality, their health, their communities and their environment. China’s GNP was increasing by 10 percent per year, but the cost of damage to their country was about 10 percent of their GNP, which they have not begun to pay for yet. There is little wisdom in looking for the cheapest product when lives, economic systems and environmental systems are at stake. Based on a poll of a small percent of YVEA’s approximately 28,000 members, the members gave the highest priority to the cheapest energy rate possible. Who is going to pay for the dirty legacy that the coal power plants are not charging their members

for? What is the dirty legacy? Acid rain, mercury emissions, air pollution, health issues, asthma, temperature increases causing beetle kill, forest fires, less snow, shorter winters, less water for towns and irrigation, not to mention less water for the power plant itself. These costs are being passed onto the future. Twenty years ago we were concerned about how our grandchildren would deal with these problems. Ten years ago the concern was for our children. Now we should be concerned about us because we waited too long debating climate change, and its consequences are already upon us. Why have we waited so long? Profits, power, lobbyists and poor leadership have misled us. Big oil, coal and other corporations have poured money and misinformation into the debate. Then there is the argument that jobs will be lost and it will cost too much. But what is the price of doing nothing? Extreme disruption of our local tourist economy, reduced Yampa River flows, shorter winters and little snow. And what is the cost to the things that money cannot buy? We are in a car going at 60 miles per hour toward a dead end and we are tapping the brake pedal while our other foot is on the gas. We should be slowing down and taking the road that will position our community to deal with the challenges of the 21st century. We should be confronting climate and economic change head-on to bring about new jobs, and a long-term, reliable community, economy and an environment for all of us to live sustainably. We should be electing some new members to the YVEA board that will lead us intelligently into the energy future.

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News in brief Sign-up deadline Thursday for Hayden youth soccer

of: art and culture; education; environment, health and human services; and recreation. The Registrations for youth Community Foundation will soccer in Hayden are due consider proposals from nonThursday. The season runs from profit organizations in Routt and July 1 through mid-August. Moffat counties. Applications The registration fee is $25, can be found at www.yvcf.org or and forms can be picked up at 465 Anglers Drive, Suite 2-G. at Hayden Valley Elementary Call 970-879-8632. School. Call Carolyn at 8469083 for more information. Locals featured on MTV’s

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Steamboat Springs residents Bill and Terri Montag were featured on an episode of MTV’s pseudo-reality show “The Hills” on Monday. The eighth episode of the show’s fifth season was titled “Father of the Bride,” and focused on Bill Montag’s daughter, Heidi, getting engaged to boyfriend and cast member Spencer Pratt. Much of the plotline focuses on Bill Montag’s Western heritage — Heidi Montag introduces

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her father to Pratt this way: “I mean, he’s like a real-deal cowboy. I would be shocked if he comes out without his gun. … You’ve never met a dad like my dad.” Heidi Montag and Pratt were married in Pasadena, Calif., on April 25. Bill Montag makes a number of references to Western culture and a willingness to protect his daughter throughout his time onair, including several lines spoken to Pratt, such as: “I’m very protective over her, you know that. That’s why God invented Colt .45s.” Montag’s involvement in preserving Steamboat’s Western heritage includes organization for an annual 4-H scholarship fundraiser and assistance with the Fourth of July weekend Cowboys’ Roundup Days and Saddleback Ranch Cattle Drive. The full episode is available on the MTV Web site.

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MONDAY, MAY 18 5:38 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of Anglers Drive, where a motor home was blocking parking spaces. The owners of the vehicle were contacted, and the motor home was moved. 8:21 a.m. Police were called to a report of a 1998 red Ford Explorer stolen from the 2400 block of Après Ski Way. The SUV was parked in a condo parking lot, and the keys were not reported to be inside. 9:29 a.m. Police were called to a complaint of a dog at large at Seventh and Yampa streets. Officers issued a warning. 11 a.m. Police were called to a report of harassing phone calls in the 400 block of Willow Court. Officers took a report. 11:56 a.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a fire alarm in the 1500 block of Kinnikinnick. 1:14 p.m. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue

was called to a fire alarm in the 1500 block of Kinnikinnick. 1:36 p.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue were called to an ambulance request in Steamboat Springs. 2:22 a.m. Police were called to a complaint of a dog at large in the 200 block of Lincoln Avenue. 2:42 p.m. Police were called to a report of theft of tools from Steamboat Place. Police arrested a 28-year-old Steamboat man when he returned to the work site on suspicion of second-degree trespassing. 3:55 p.m. Deputies and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue were called to an ambulance request in Steamboat Springs. 5:23 p.m. Deputies were called to a report of domestic violence in Oak Creek. Deputies arrested a 21-year-old Phippsburg man on suspicion of obstructing a peace officer, resisting arrest, failure to appear for a previous disorderly conduct charge and felony menacing.

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

5:40 p.m. Police were called to a report of phone call and text message harassment in Steamboat Springs, where a person reported receiving inappropriate messages from a former friend. Officers took a report. 10:56 p.m. Police were called to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 2500 block of South Copper Frontage Road. 11:04 p.m. Police were called to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the Upper Knoll parking lot. 11:13 p.m. Police were called to a report of a bear in the 800 block of Yampa Street near the Yampa River. Officers urged the bear along.

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The black Burrito Babes truck with pink logos on the side is the latest vehicle theft in Steamboat Springs, but owner Suzanne Kibler said that’s not going to stop her business on wheels from rolling on. The black Dodge pickup reportedly was stolen from in front of Kibler’s home in the 1500 block of Meadow Lane between 11:30 p.m. Monday and 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. The truck also had a dent in the tailgate from a parking lot crash several days ago. Steamboat Springs Police Department Capt. Joel Rae said a series of three car thefts in Steamboat Springs is unusual and that the police department continues to investigate the thefts. On Sunday, a 1993 Toyota 4Runner was reported stolen from the 500 block of South Lincoln Avenue. On Tuesday morning, a 1998 red Ford Ex-

plorer was reported stolen from the 2400 block of Après Ski Way. “Hopefully they show up and turn out to be a joyride, and there’s no damage,” he said. Last year, nearly all cars stolen in Steamboat were recovered. Kibler said the truck, with chrome rims, is worth $27,000, while an inverter inside used to power a portable oven is worth $500. She continues to deliver burritos to work sites and businesses around Steamboat and said she made all of her deliveries Tuesday by using a borrowed car. “I’m on top of it, but it’s just like another bump in the road,” Kibler said. “It didn’t affect my business except I don’t have my sexy truck to drive around.” A plumbing truck stolen a couple of weeks ago recently was recovered in a brushy area on Mount Werner, Rae said. — To reach Zach Fridell, call 871-4208 or e-mail zfridell@steamboatpilot.com

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Asignaciones de los cupones de comida puede que no provean una imagen clara de la economía, pero son parte del rompecabezas, dice Marie Peer, directora de los Servicios Sociales del Condado de Moffat. De acuerdo a una serie de reportes del Sistema de Administración de Beneficios de Colorado, los registros de la computadora del estado, los pedidos de cupones de comida en el Condado de Moffat y las asignaciones de dinero han incrementado rápidamente el año pasado. Los cupones de comida “han

sido un barómetro en el pasado para ver como la economía esta,” dijo Peer. “A medida que la gente pierde sus trabajos, o les reducen las horas, o lo que sea, el número de casos se incrementa.” Un reporte de Servicios Sociales muestra que los casos han incrementado de 406 en Diciembre 2008 a 505 en Abril 2009. El número de casos incrementó 47 por ciento en el último año, de Abril 2008 a Abril 2009. Los casos actuales incrementaron 162, de 343 existentes en el 2008. Peer dijo que ella no sabía específicamente porque residentes adicionales están viniendo a su oficina, ya sea por los despidos u otras razones.

Aún así, ella dice que ha habido un incremento notable en el número de personas aplicando que son inelegibles porque hacen mucho dinero. “Creo que las malas noticias acerca de la economía están haciendo más nerviosa a la gente,” dijo Peer. “Parece que están tratando de recobrar las pérdidas de sus ingresos.” Las asignaciones del dinero actual dado por los cupones de comida ha incrementado dramáticamente el número de casos. La información de Servicios Sociales de Marzo 2008 a Marzo 2009 muestra que los fondos incrementaron de un 73 por ciento en ese tiempo. La cantidad de dinero actual incre-

mentó de $66,000 en Marzo del año pasado a cerca de $114,000 este año. La tasa de crecimiento de las asignaciones financieras es casi el doble del promedio estatal del 42 por ciento. Otros tres condados del Noroeste de Colorado también han experimentado incrementos del promedio mayor, a pesar de que ninguno de los dos gasta tanto dinero como el Condado de Moffat. Las asignaciones del Condado de Routt se incrementaron un 52 por ciento, de $21,000 en Marzo 2008 a $32,000 en Marzo 2009. El Condado de Rio Blanco supera al crecimiento del Condado de Moffat, con los

gastos de cupones de comida se incrementaron por un 89 por ciento desde Marzo 2008 a Marzo 2009, pero la cantidad de dinero que se gasta en cupones de comida es mucho menos, de un promedio de $18,000 en 2008 a $34,000 en 2009. Peer dijo que los Oficiales del Condado de Rio Blanco citaron a la contracción de la industria de energía como su primera causa de sus asuntos. El condado de Moffat también sufre de eso, también, pero ella piensa que otros factores están en juego. El condado de Routt y la dependencia de la fuerza de trabajo local en los empleos de servicio de la industria puede que sean una razón clave para que los residentes necesiten más ayuda.

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a Alli para registrarse al 875-7000 o alli@steamboatchamber.com. ■ 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. La hora del cuento para niños entre las edades de 3 a 5 años en la biblioteca Bud Werner Memorial. ■ Mediodía. Se reúne el grupo de Ayuda para Mujeres que han sobrevivido Violencia Doméstica y Asalto Sexual, GRATIS. Llame al 879-2034. ■ 12:30 - 2 p.m. El Senado Al White,

R-Hayden, tendrá un reunión para la ciudad en el Centennial Hall en la calle 10ma en Steamboat Springs. Todos son bienvenidos. Llame a Al o Jean White al 303-886-2537 para más detalles.

JUEVES ■ 2 – 4 p.m. Vacunas en escala móvil de precios (0-$14) para adolescentes (el padre tiene que estar presente) y para hablantes de español de cualquier edad (habrá intérprete) Venga al VNA en 940 Central Park Drive, Oficina 101 o llame al 879-1632.

LUNES ■ Mediodía — 4 p.m. GRATIS consultas de asma y tabaco, y vacunas de la pulmonía GRATIS para personas sin seguro médico, con bajos recursos que fuman, tienen asma, diabetes, o una enfermedad al corazón / pulmones / hígado / riñones. Venga al VNA en 940 Central Park Drive, Oficina 101 o llame 879-1632.

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Make an Impact: Support Strong Community Events By giving a donation or volunteering time, community efforts go a long way Sponsorship is about synergy. It’s about cooperative interaction among organizations and people to enhance the result. When diverse groups contribute to a cause such as the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, much more is possible. The power of one is great and the power of many can be substantially more impactful. Sponsorships are the backbone of the various initiatives that the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association presents throughout the year. By choosing to champion Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association events, such as Steamboat in the Summertime, the Hot Air Balloon Rodeo and the new Steamboat All-Arts Festival, businesses choose to enhance Steamboat Springs’ summer marketing efforts and support a healthy membership base.

‘Steamboat in the Summertime’ Special Events “Exposure, credibility and summer marketing support are three great reasons to sponsor Chamber events,” notes Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association Special Event and Sponsorship Director Kara Givnish. “Sponsorships enable us to deliver the highest quality events, which prove to be strong motivation for people to choose Steamboat in the Summertime. Event sponsors help preserve the integrity of long-standing events and make new events possible. Our event sponsors are part of our team;

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Community sponsorships are critical to the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association’s Steamboat in the Summertime Special Events and Chamber Membership Programs and Events. Without generosity of the community, events like the Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo would not exist.

without sponsors, these events would not exist.” Before becoming a sponsor, business leaders and owners should ask themselves, “What does this organization represent?” and “Why should I affiliate my businesses with an event?” With your businesses’ reputation on the line, it is in a company’s best interest to partner with an organization that is focused on community-wide efforts that benefit many people. An organization to consider is the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association. “Our organization is proud to sponsor the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association summer events. We want to support the Chamber and their initiatives to entice as many people to visit Steamboat Springs as possible,” says Katy Martin,

sales and marketing director for ResortQuest Steamboat. “By partnering with the Chamber, together we are able to make our efforts go further. The lodging community’s marketing programs alone would not be sufficient to fill every bed in the community.” Now, more than ever, donations, volunteer time and sponsorships are critical to the vitality and success of the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association. In today’s economy, people are getting creative about how to use their tight resources to make an impact. Supporting the Steamboat Springs Chamber summer events can show a solid investment of a company’s time and money. The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association is adding two new events to the summer repertoire for 2009. Look out for the Steamboat All-Arts Festival (Aug. 20 to 23) and OktoberWest (Sept. 18 to 20) two new events that join the cast of many other event favorites throughout the summer.

Chamber Membership Programs and Events This year, the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association is doing more events and programs for their members without increasing membership dues and continuing to provide the same great service and value. Community partnerships and sponsorships are absolutely critical to Chamber membership programs, helping to maintain the high level of service, support and programming. “Chamber membership sponsorship opportunities

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are truly a win-win situation for all businesses involved,” says Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association Membership Director, Amy Minotto. “Chamber members who sponsor events are able to promote their business to a specific group of people while at the same time, supporting their community and their Chamber.” Chamber membership sponsorships come in all shapes and sizes. Involvement and participation can be tailored to each individual business, whether a business chooses to be the “title” or “presenting” sponsor of the Economic Summit or the Home and Garden Expo or by simply having a booth at the Summer Activity Mixer. For the past six months, the Steamboat Smokehouse has been the host and sponsor for the new Chamber membership program, Good Morning Steamboat. The early morning program, which includes discussions about Steamboat Springs’ news and events, has been a great draw for the downtown restaurant. “Participating in Good Morning Steamboat has given us the opportunity to flex our muscle here at the Smokehouse,” boasts Fritz Aurin, owner of the Steamboat Smokehouse. “It gives us the opportunity to show off our family room space in the restaurant. We get to showcase our technology capabilities and people always love the ambiance. By hosting an event that fosters any kind of discourse about business and current events, we also see ourselves as providing an intangible value to the community.”

Show your support Sponsor a Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association event Steamboat in the Summertime 2009 Special Events Sponsorship Opportunities ● 29th Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo: July 11 and 12 ● Steamboat All-Arts Festival: Aug. 20 to 23 ● Labor Day Celebration – Wild West Air Fest: Sept. 5 to 7 ● Steamboat OktoberWest: Sept. 18 to 20 For more information about sponsoring a Steamboat in the Summertime special event, contact Kara Givnish at 875-7002 or kara@steamboatchamber.com. Chamber Membership Programs and Events Sponsorship Opportunities ● 2nd Annual Home & Garden Expo: May 30 ● Youth Education Scholarship (Y.E.S.) Golf Tournament: June 3 Summer Activity Mixer: June 9 ● Host a Chamber Business After Hour Mixer ● Join or Support the Young Professionals Network ● Become a Steamboat Chamber Ambassador For more information about sponsoring Chamber Member Programs and Events, contact Amy Minotto at 8757004 or amy@steamboatchamber.com.

The mission of the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association is to support, encourage and sustain a vibrant, healthy economy in Steamboat Springs and surrounding areas. Sponsorships, donations and volunteer time are keys to the success of the Steamboat Springs Chamber’s Steamboat in the Summertime special events and Chamber membership programs. The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association appreciates and thanks all sponsors in advance for their support for a great summer season.

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Detention Officer Rick Pierce watches TV monitors, hallways and jail cells from inside the Routt County Jail’s control tower Monday afternoon. The county is considering hiring civilians to monitor the post in the future instead of deputies.

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given two weeks’ notice to make adjustments. It takes, on average, 10 weeks to have a replaceSTEAMBOAT SPRINGS ment (working) on their own,” The supervision of the con- Baumann wrote in a memo to trol room at the Routt County the commissioners. Jail may move to civilian hands He explained that by havafter the Routt County Board of ing the civilians training on site Commissioners approved a mea- as control room operators, he sure proposed by would have an the Routt County applicant pool “When a deputy Sheriff’s Office. readily available. leaves this Hiring a civilian “When a detendepartment, at best for control room tion deputy posioperations instead we are given two tion opens up for of a trained deputy one reason or weeks’ notice to would save $6,656 another, I can say make adjustments. annually, accordto them, ‘Do you It takes, on average, want to move foring to a report by Chris Hensen, 10 weeks to have a ward?’” Baumann county human said. replacement resources director. Because the (working) on But because of a civilian control their own.” countywide hiring room operators freeze, the Sheriff’s would have no conOffice is unable to Mike Baumann tact with inmates Routt County Sheriff’s hire anyone new. and likely would Office sergeant, The Sheriff’s Office not leave the conin a memo to Routt may request an trol room during County commissioners exemption to the the day except for freeze in coming breaks, they would weeks. receive most, if not all, training Sgt. Mike Baumann said the on site. civilian solution would solve The civilian job description another problem for the depart- and pay scale, unanimously ment by creating a hiring pool approved by the commissioners for future deputies. Tuesday, would pay $34,070, or “When a deputy leaves this department, at best we are See Jail, page 20 PILOT & TODAY STAFF

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Steamboat Springs School Board members couldn’t agree on the definition of accountability at Monday’s meeting, in a debate that delayed adoption of the school district’s gift acceptance policy. The gift-acceptance policy defines what a gift letter must contain for the Steamboat Springs School District to accept a gift, grant, bequest or endowment from the Education Fund Board or another entity. The Fund Board administers funding from the city’s voterapproved, half-cent sales tax for education. The revenues have a variety of uses including funding some teachers’ salaries, supplies for students and establishing new programs at schools. Adequately tracking the use of

those revenues has proved to be a sticking point for School Board members. Board member John DeVincentis said Monday that he’s brought up the issue for more than a year and that the district still was not accountable for the gift dollars it received from the community. “Maybe I’m the only one who cares about accountability,” he said. “And I care a whole hell of a lot.” Monday’s second reading of the gift acceptance policy was supposed to provide clarification of accountability but came up short, said DeVincentis and School Board member Denise Connelly. She, like her colleague, wanted more quantifiable evidence that the dollars provided to the district from the public were well-spent. Connelly said she wanted more “hard data.”

“I don’t think we’re doing enough to honor the intention of the community,” she said. DeVincentis wanted to be told how the funding benefited students. Board member Laura Anderson agreed with DeVincentis’ concern for accountability. Superintendent Shalee Cunningham said the giftacceptance policy addressed the “front end” of the process and concerns shared by DeVincentis and Connelly dealt with the “back end,” which was evaluated annually by the district. She said the formula started with objectives for the gift and how it would be measured, and those results were in turn shared with the board. Board President Robin Crossan said she was prepared

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Routt County 4-H member Martha Anderson, who lives in Steamboat, brings her lamb toward the scale May 13 during the small livestock weigh-in at the Routt County Fairgrounds. Fair officials and fairgrounds users are looking into adding additional space for animals.

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Routt County granted a contract Tuesday worth as much as $30,000 for a review of the Routt County Fairgrounds master plan. The Routt County Board of Commissioners approved the contract with Mountain Architecture to revise the original plan, which was created in 1998 and updated in 2000. Commissioners and fair officials are concerned that the information in the document could be outdated, Commissioner Doug Monger said Monday. The contract doesn’t include any con-

struction. The county is paying Mountain Architecture with state lottery funds, Monger said. Routt is slated to receive $72,000 in lottery funds this year, Commissioner Nancy Stahoviak said. The county typically uses that money for capital improvements at the fairgrounds. Partly at issue are wings that the county considered adding to the Multipurpose Building, Monger said. They aren’t part of the original master plan, Fair Manager Jill Delay said. But they’ve been proposed to house grandstands on either side. “We’re specifically question-

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Go outside about 10 p.m. in late May and look south, underneath the bright blue star Spica. There, you’ll spot the centaur’s triangular head, his arms and human torso.

Centaur season Jimmy Westlake one of Hercules’ many scuffles, Chiron was accidentally nicked by one of Hercules’ poisoned arrows. Being immortal, Chiron could not die, but the agony of the wound was so severe, that he begged Zeus to revoke his immortality. This he did, and Chiron was mercifully allowed to die. Zeus then immortalized the image of Chiron among the stars as our constellation of Centaurus. Two thousand years ago, the constellation of Centaurus could be seen in its entirety from mid-northern latitudes, but the perpetual wobbling of the Earth on its axis has since carried the image of the centaur far to our south such that

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we can only see his human half from Colorado. His horse half remains hidden from our view, below the southern horizon. Every spring, he briefly pops his head up above our southern mountains and looks in on us. You can see Centaurus, too, peeking in on us. Go outside about 10 p.m. in late May and look south, underneath the bright blue star Spica. There you’ll spot the centaur’s triangular head, his arms and human torso, but his equine half remains hidden from view. To see it, you would need to travel south along the curvature of the Earth to the latitude of the tropics. Here’s what we don’t see because it’s hidden behind the Earth: The front hooves of the centaur are two of the sky’s brightest stars, Rigel Kentaurus and Hadar. Rigel Kentaurus is better known by its other name, Alpha Centauri. At a distance of only four light years, the See Westlake, page 19

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What: Chris Corna memorial service Barbara Corna, who thanked When: 5 p.m. Sunday the people of Steamboat for Where: Slopeside Grill, 1855 Ski Time their support and love. “He was Square Drive my whole life. He was the most Call: Lindsey Grannis at 846-5680 for wonderful son that God ever more information placed on this Earth. I will miss Donations: In lieu of flowers, donahim until the day I die, and I tions should be made in Chris’ name to Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter, don’t know how I can possibly Routt County Humane Society or the go on without him. … He’s Doak Walker Care Center. never given me a single moment of sadness until right now.” Ladeairous said Coen came the blunt trauma from the accito the police station at 9 a.m. dent would have been enough to Monday saying she had received kill him,” Ladeairous said. “But text messages from Corna early who knows that he didn’t die Monday morning but couldn’t first from the stab wound, and then crash? That’s find him. what we’re trying “She said she “He was my whole to figure out.” was sleeping when life. He was the most Ladeairous he must have went wonderful son that said Corna could out, and then what have been driving God ever placed on happened, hapbetween 35 and pened,” Ladeairous this Earth.” 55 mph when he said. struck the foundaCoen confirmed Barbara Corna tion of the railroad this information. Chris Corna’s mom overpass. The postShe said she didn’t ed speed limit on hear Corna leave U.S. 1 through Port Chester is her house. “He was the love of my life. 30 mph. A toxicology report is He was my soul mate — and I pending. Port Chester is across the never believed in them before state line from Greenwich. LadChris,” Coen said. “I keep waiting for him to walk through the eairous said Corna was driving south on U.S. 1, away from door.” Coen said Corna had been Greenwich and in the direction visiting her and her family in of New York City. Greenwich, Conn., since early May, and proposed to her last Rock solid Flowers, photos, notes and week. “He proposed to me in front mementos have been placed of my four kids at the breakfast outside Slopeside Grill at the table and told us it was a fam- foot of the ski slopes that ily decision,” Coen said. “He Corna, an avid snowboarder, proposed to me, and then he loved so much. proposed to them. … It was a “After the slopes closed, he resounding ‘yes.’ … To watch was counting the days until children grieve should not be they opened again,” said friend anyone’s form of hell. They Mignon Stetman, who attended loved him.” the University of Florida with Corna. Stetman said Corna was Investigation continues a rabid Gator fan who attendLadeairous said an acci- ed Florida’s win against Ohio dent report would not be State University in the 2007 released until the investiga- BCS National Championship tion is complete. Officials in football game. Stetman said the Westchester County, N.Y., Corna also loved Tom Petty Medical Examiner’s Office said and the Heartbreakers and Corna’s causes of death were “followed them around like a stab wounds to the neck tran- groupie.” secting the carotid artery and “He also loved driving trachea and blunt force trauma around in his red convertible with multiple bone fractures. Cadillac he had back in the “The medical examiner said day,” Stetman said with a laugh

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between the tears. Corna also was a golfer, a scuba diver, a mountain biker and an animal lover, friends and family said. “I think that this whole town is devastated and everyone is just suffering a great loss,” Slopeside bartender Rebecca Boucha said. “I don’t think Steamboat will ever be the same, let alone Slopeside. … Unfortunately, I only had the pleasure of working with him for three winters. I wish I could have had more time with him.” A recurring theme in stories told by those close to Corna was that he made a point to be a source of strength for them in times of need. Stetman said that when her husband died, Corna stepped up to handle all the arrangements. “He was one of my rocks, and I feel like that rock has crumbled,” she said. “He was a very special friend.” Coen said she has known Corna since she was 14 years old, when they were growing up in Ohio. “He has been the same person from the very beginning,” Coen said. “He always had a smile on his face, and a kind word for anyone. … We kept in touch through the circles of our world, and when we reconnected, it was just so easy. It was like coming home.” Coen said she and Corna had several trips planned this summer and intended to spend August in Steamboat with her children. They hoped to get married this summer, and had begun to discuss where they were going to live. Coen said it was given they would live at least part-time in Steamboat. “He was happy. Everything was good. Everything was so good,” Coen said. “I feel like I’m going to die of a broken heart. I really do.” A memorial service is planned for 5 p.m. Sunday at Slopeside Grill at the base of Steamboat Ski Area. The restaurant and bar is closed for mud season. Corna’s stepmother, Nadine Corna, said Chris Corna will be cremated in Connecticut and that his ashes immediately will be sent to Steamboat Springs.

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to distribute more than $1.8 million for district initiatives, failed. A motion to delay only the gift acceptance policy passed, 3-2. Crossan and Brown opposed the delay. The gift letters, in which funding will be awarded during the fiscal year beginning July 1 for the 2009-10 school year, were approved, 4-1, in a separate motion. Again, DeVincentis voted no, citing accountability concerns. A second reading of the gift acceptance policy is scheduled for June 15.

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triple star system of Alpha Centauri is the closest star system to our own. But that’s not all that’s hidden just beyond our view. Tucked in under the belly of the centaur are the four stars of Crux, the Southern Cross. Although it’s the smallest of the 88 constellations, Crux’s reputation has reached legendary status. The stars of Crux

originally represented the back hooves of Centaurus, but as the Earth’s precession carried them out of the view of Europeans, over the centuries they were forgotten. European explorers rediscovered them and renamed them in the 16th century as they sailed the southern seas and marveled at the Southern Cross. Professor Jimmy Westlake teaches astronomy and phys-

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ics at Colorado Mountain College’s Alpine Campus. He is an avid astronomer whose photographs and articles have been published all around the world. His “Celestial News” column appears weekly in the Steamboat Pilot & Today and his “Cosmic Moment” radio spots can be heard on local radio station KFMU. Also, check out Jimmy’s astrophotography Web site at www.jwestlake.com.

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Difficult to predict moods a week in advance Palmer continued from 2 Cooking involves planning. Smart people go to the grocery store once a week and buy what they plan to eat for the entire week. I cannot do this. I eat entirely according to how I feel. If I’ve had a bad day, I want to eat something comforting, like a tiny piece of meat loaf with an extra large blob of mashed potatoes swimming in butter. If I’ve had a great day, I might want

to eat something healthy, like an extra vitamin. How can I predict my moods a week in advance? And so I do the most inefficient thing possible and shop every day or every other day, which is more expensive and a waste of time, but I can’t seem to break the habit. To add to the confusion, I try to remember everything I’ve read or heard on the news about food. Is it safe to buy pork? Is farm-raised fish better or worse than wild caught fish?

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Monday to approve the gift acceptance policy and was surprised the issues with accountability didn’t come up in prior discussions. Board member Lisa Brown disagreed with the idea that the board wasn’t holding itself accountable. “I think we have different definitions of accountability,” she said. After the meeting, Brown added that the board’s governing model, policy governance,

defined expected results that were evaluated by the board. As an example, she noted that the district requires the superintendent to provide monitoring reports to evaluate her and the district’s performance. If the board wasn’t satisfied with those reports, Brown said, they’d ask Cunningham to do them over again. Brown suggested the delay to allow the board to get on the same page. A motion to delay the adoption of the gift-acceptance policy and another measure, acceptance of 17 gift letters

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station that uses a septic system, Monger said. The addition was a natural step because the fairgrounds was scheduled to add a lift station to tie into Hayden’s sewer system. Under an annexation agreement, the fairgrounds was supposed to tie into the system by September 2010, Delay said. But the town has decided not to hold the county to that agreement, partly because it doesn’t want to deal with the flow from the animal wash rack. “The town of Hayden has already confirmed that the county will not be required to abandon the individual septic system,” County Purchasing Director Tim Winter told commissioners Monday. The review of the master plan could contain an addi-

$16.38 per hour, as the starting salary under the 10 percent pay reduction imposed by the county. The starting deputy salary is $40,726, or $19.58 per hour under the pay reduction. Hensen said she looked to Moffat and Jefferson counties for examples of how civilians can be used in the jails. Baumann said the use of civilians in those positions is com-

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appreciated the effort to cut costs in the department and would be willing to listen to requests to exempt other positions from the freeze. “I appreciate Mike’s coming up with this to save money and to help with the turnover issue and the recruitment issue,” Commissioner Diane Mitsch Bush said. — To reach Zach Fridell, call 871-4208 or e-mail zfridell@steamboatpilot.com

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adding campsites to the fairgrounds, Monger said. “There is interest if the town would allow us to do that to have some kind of overnight camping facilities,” he said. Mountain Architecture and county staff members will work together to determine the scope of the contract. Residents, 4-H members, Fair Board members and county officials will be invited to workshops to discuss what they want to see at the fairgrounds, Delay said. The Fair Board discussed the plans last week, Delay said. “A lot of good questions came up, especially at this time when we’re re-evaluating everything we’re doing and why, so it’s a good time to step back and look at things before we move forward,” Delay said.

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Wirth stresses air program importance Mountain Ultimate Passes cost $919. The Ultimate Pass includes unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park and Copper Mountain. Passes purchased by June 1 come with the opportunity for holders to buy two $50 day passes this season. Businesses must pay $100 per pass by June 1, and full payment is due in January. Businesses that participate in Fly Steamboat contribute a fraction of their sales revenue to the program. That money goes into the fund that guarantees revenues for some airlines that fly to Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden. Businesses that pay Colorado taxes also are eligible for an Enterprise Zone credit for the Fly Steamboat program because it supports a business in Hayden, which is in an Enterprise Zone. If the airlines don’t earn a set amount of revenue, they get the difference from Fly Steamboat, the Local Marketing District and Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp.

After June 1, prices increase. “This is kind of the businesses’ chance to secure people Season passes will cost $999, coming into the Yampa Valley 20-day passes still cost $819, over the winter,” Ayer said. and Ultimate Passes will cost Andy Wirth is chief mar- $1,059. Prices increase again keting officer for after Aug. 14. Intrawest, Ski “The last thing “We will make it Corp.’s parent comwe want to do is through these tough have conversations pany, and will take over as Ski Corp.’s with businesses times as a valley senior vice presiand business ownand as a resort dent of marketing ers in mid-August destination. How next month. Wirth that they missed we make it through noted the urgency the optimal deal,” of the June 1 merthose tough times is Wirth said. chant pass deadHe stressed the remaining accessible line. importance of the to those thankfully If they sign up air program to resilient customers for passes by then, winter tourism. businesses can “We will make who want to come lock in the lower it through these here and enjoy this prices with a $100 tough times as a place.” deposit and snag valley and as a the $50 friends resort destinaAndy Wirth tion,” Wirth said. and family passes. Chief marketing officer “How we make Businesses that for Intrawest it through those sign up after June tough times is 1 can’t access the remaining accessiprices or the $50 ble to those thankfully resilient passes, he said. “This season pass is one of customers who want to come the most coveted employee ben- here and enjoy this place.” efits,” Wirth said. “The ski area, we want everybody enjoying — To reach Blythe Terrell, call 871-4234 or e-mail bterrell@steamboatpilot.com that benefit.”

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people of Oak Creek. We had ested in having the discussion. a police department and there The problem is that with that, were problems, certainly … but we need to have it very clear we have a serious problem in this what those levels of service will community that unfortunately be and how it’s above what we’re providing now,” he requires police.” The town con“I would really hope said. tracted with the Ege and Fisher, that Oak Creek county to provide along with other would move toward law enforcement residents who doing its own police attended the chat in 2002, but that didn’t work out session, thanked department.” well, Monger said. the deputies for “I would realresponding to calls, Doug Monger ly hope that Oak and UndersherRoutt County commissioner Creek would move iff Dave Bustos toward doing its own police said deputies will continue to department,” he said, because respond to emergency calls and the bill for services in the 2002 calls to keep the peace in Oak agreement ended up being more Creek. than the town wanted to pay. No action was taken during “This board has not said the chat session. we’re not interested in having the discussion (of contracting —To reach Zach Fridell, call 871-4208 or e-mail zfridell@steamboatpilot.com for service again). We’re inter-

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Stimulus highway project under way THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Work has begun on Colorado’s first highway project funded entirely with federal stimulus money. Gov. Bill Ritter attended a groundbreaking at the site Tuesday. About a mile of Belleview Avenue in Arapahoe County will be repaved for $1.2 million. But first, workers will make repairs to the curb and gutters along the roadway.

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Maryland-based Aggregate Industries, which has regional offices in Golden, will do the job. About 30 people are expected to work on the project. Colorado got about $400 million for highway projects from the stimulus package along with another $103 million for mass transit. Much of the highway money will be spent on relatively small projects because they’re ready to go.

CSU board to discuss closed-door meeting THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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The Colorado State University board has scheduled a meeting today to discuss a contested closed-door session where members chose the sole finalist for chancellor of the CSU System. The Board of Governors’ agenda says the topic will be a recommendation from its attorney about the May 5 meeting where the board chose its vice chairman, Joe Blake, as the sole finalist. Today’s meeting, at the Board of Governors’ office in Denver, is open to the public, CSU System spokeswoman Michelle McKinney said. Some members may participate by phone, she said. The Fort Collins Coloradoan, The Pueblo Chieftain and the Colorado Independent Web site sued because of the closed May 5 meeting, saying the public’s right to participate in government was harmed. A hearing to discuss initial motions is sched-

uled for Thursday. McKinney has said the board thinks it complied with state open-meetings law. The law allows the board to meet privately to make appointments and hires but not to discuss “any member of the state public body.” Blake hasn’t been formally offered the job and officially remains only a finalist. McKinney said the Board of Governors will make the offer in a public meeting, but that session hasn’t been scheduled. Blake, president of the Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, plans to step down from that job June 30 and take over as CSU System chancellor the next day, Chamber spokeswoman Amanda Arthur said. Previously, the jobs of chancellor of the CSU system and president of the Fort Collins campus were combined, but the Board of Governors separated them when Larry Penley resigned as chancellor and president in November.

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Gov. Ritter signs bill addressing child deaths Steven K. Paulson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Gov. Bill Ritter signed a bill Tuesday to provide better training for case workers and their supervisors to help prevent the deaths of children in state custody. The bill was passed in the aftermath of the deaths of 13 children in state custody. The measure provides about $885,000 for an academy to train 400 people who work in public welfare programs. Ritter said the child welfare

training academy will save lives and give case workers the training they need to keep children safe. “This was created in part because the safety net did not work. Those kids subjected to abuse, subjected to neglect, who died, we did not manage to protect them. We, in a sense, did not live up to our responsibility to provide that safety net,” Ritter said. The parents of a 7-year-old boy who starved to death in the care of his mother’s exboyfriend have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the agencies that administer child-

Dust speeding up runoff in state’s streams, rivers summer when farmers need it, though that’s not expected to CARBONDALE happen. Colorado’s rivers and streams “The same amount of water could reach peak runoff 20 to will flow into the reservoirs; it 30 days earlier than average this will just come sooner,” Gillespie year, and dust storms are the said. reason. An intense dust storm speedAndy Barrett, ed up the melting of the National “That dirt layer stays of the snowpack Snow and Ice Data by about 30 days at the surface. It Center in Boulder, in the spring of doesn’t wash away said the dust was 2006. deposited by 12 with the snowmelt. It Tom Turnbull, storms between who has ranched just keeps churning mid-December and at the base of its way downward.” early April. Mount Sopris for D u s t - c ov e r e d 40 years, said he Chris Landry snow melts faster has seen dust on Center for Snow and because its darker the mountains Avalanche Studies director surface absorbs before but probmore of the sun’s ably never to the heat than cleaner snow does. current degree. He said the uniClean snow typically reflects 90 formity of the dust sticks out to 100 percent of the sunlight. this season, too. Mike Gillespie, snow surChris Landry, director of the vey supervisor for the U.S. Center for Snow and Avalanche Department of Agriculture’s Studies in Silverton, said the Natural Resources Conservation dust layers laid by the different Service, said the result of quick- storms are consolidating as the ly melting snow will be a con- snow melts. densed runoff season. Flows “That dirt layer stays at the will be high early and recede surface. It doesn’t wash away sooner. with the snowmelt,” Landry “That’s good news if you’re said. “It just keeps churning its a fly fisherman and you want way downward.” to get out there sooner,” Mike Melting snow contributes Gillespie said. “It’s not such about 80 percent of the water great news for the rafting indus- in rivers, streams, lakes and restry or water users.” ervoirs, which comprise much Earlier peak flows could of the state’s water supply. mean less water will be avail- Colorado’s eight river systems able for irrigation systems tied also provide water to 10 western to streams and rivers later in the states. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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welfare services in Denver and Jefferson counties. Christina Grafner and Joshua Norris filed suit last month in federal court in Denver against the Department of Human Services in each county. Grafner

and Norris are the biological parents of Chandler Grafner, who weighed 34 pounds when he died in May 2007. A state inquiry after the deaths in 2007 of Chandler and 12 other children under human services care prompted several rule changes designed to correct flaws in the system. The inquiry found that foster children whose parents move around the state are difficult to keep track of. The new rules included a requirement that social workers call other counties to confirm they have received a

case being referred to them. Ritter also signed into law three bills that he said will improve public safety and fund a safe-driving program. One will increase grant funding for emergency services so government agencies can maintain equipment, and another makes it easier for emergency responders to get certified. A third creates a new specialty license plate to raise awareness and support for the “Alive at 25” program, which teaches young people safe and responsible driving skills.

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The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to rein in credit card rate increases and excessive fees, hoping to give voters some breathing room amid a recession that has left hundreds of thousands of Americans jobless or facing foreclosure. The House was on track to pass the measure as early as today, paving the way for President Barack Obama to see the bill on his desk by week’s end. “This is a victory for every American consumer who has ever suffered at the hands of a credit card company,” said Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., chairman of the Banking Committee. The bill passed the Senate, 90-5. If enacted into law as expected, the credit card industry would have nine months to change the way it does business: Lenders would have to post their credit card agreements on the Internet and let customers pay their bills online or by phone without an added fee. They’d also have to give consumers a chance to spare themselves from over-the-limit fees and provide 45 days notice and an explanation before interest rates are increased. Some of these changes are already on track to take effect in July 2010, under new rules being imposed by the Federal Reserve. But the Senate bill would put these changes into law and go further in restricting the types of bank fees and who can get a card. For example, the Senate bill requires those younger than 21 who seek a credit card to prove first that they can repay the money or that a parent or guardian is willing to pay off their debt if they default. Bankers warned the measure would restrict credit at a time when Americans need it most. They defended their

existing interest rates and fees on grounds that their business — lending money to consumers with no collateral and little more than a promise to pay it back — is very risky. “What has been a shortterm revolving unsecured loan will now become a mediumterm unsecured loan, which is significantly more risky,” said Edward Yingling, president and CEO of the American Bankers Association. “It is a fundamental rule of lending that an increase in risk means that less credit will be available and that the credit that is available will often have a higher interest rate,” Yingling added. Voting against the Senate measure were GOP Sens. Lamar Alexander, of Tennessee; Robert Bennett, of Utah; Jon Kyl, of Arizona; and John Thune, of South Dakota, as well as Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson, of South Dakota. But other senators didn’t want to face voters in the 2010 election without proof they are listening to constituents crushed by foreclosure rates and joblessness. Recent reports show the number of foreclosures jumped 32 percent in April compared with the same month last year, while the jobless rate that month increased to 8.9 percent.

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Senate Takes effect nine months after enactment, except for requirement of notice before interest rates are increased, which goes into effect in 90 days. ■ Includes unrelated provision that would allow people to carry loaded guns in national parks and wildlife refuges. ■ Bans double-cycle billing, which eliminates the interest-free period for consumers who move from paying the full balance monthly to carrying a balance. ■ Prohibits retroactive rate increases unless the cardholder is at least 60 days behind in paying the bill. If a person does fall behind and the rate on past buys is increased, lenders must restore the lower rate after six months if the cardholder has paid monthly bills on time. ■ Requires lenders to post their credit card agreements on the Internet. ■ Requires that customers receive 45 days notice before rates are increased. ■ Requires anyone younger than 21 to prove they can repay the money before being given a card, or have a parent or guardian promise to pay off their debt if they default. ■ Prohibits over-the-limit fees unless a cardholder elects to be allowed to go over a limit. ■ Requires lenders to say how much time it would take and how much money in interest would be paid if only the minimum monthly payments are made. ■ Requires that gift cards remain valid for five years. ■ Bans “pay-to-pay” fees, which are charged when someone pays the bill by phone or on the Internet. Federal Reserve regulations Take effect in July 2010. ■ Require banks to give customers a reasonable time, such as 21 days, to pay the bill before it is considered late. ■ Require banks to give customers 45 days notice before increasing interest rates on new purchases, even if the customer is late or delinquent in paying the account. ■ Prohibit, in most cases, retroactive rate increases. Does not include a provision that would require lenders to reduce the rate after six months if the person pays on time. ■ Prohibit double-cycle billing. ■ Limit excessive fees charged on subprime credit cards, which are marketed to people with bad credit. — The Associated Press

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New Obama rules will transform US auto fleet DETROIT

Some soccer moms will have to give up hulking SUVs. Carpenters still will haul materials around in pickups, but they will cost more. Nearly everybody else will drive smaller cars, and more of them will run on electricity. The higher mileage and emissions standards set by the Obama administration on Tuesday, which begin to take effect in 2012 and are to be achieved by 2016,

will transform the American car and truck fleet. The new rules would bring new cars and trucks sold in the United States to an average of 35.5 miles per gallon, about 10 mpg more than today’s standards. Passenger cars will be required to get 39 mpg, light trucks 30 mpg. That means cars and trucks on American roads will have to become smaller, lighter and more efficient. Eric Fedewa, vice president of global powertrain forecasting for the auto consulting firm

Health lobby truces may fray as Congress moves forward WASHINGTON

Reshaping the nation’s health care system has spurred some shotgun marriages of convenience. Lobbyists for drug makers and a liberal group place newspaper advertisements promising “A healthier America starts today” and featuring smiling families. A slick Web site offering one-click ways to contact Congress, share health care stories and even buy T-shirts is run by a coalition of business, labor and the AARP. Momentum for redoing the medical system has been helped by unlikely alliances that broadly embrace President Barack Obama’s drive for overhaul but gloss over prickly issues such as how to pay for it. Those political unions, though, likely will fray when Congress begins to pencil in the details. “Everyone wants to play, and play constructively,” said Christopher Jennings, a health policy lobbyist who was a White House adviser during President Bill Clinton’s failed attempt to rework health care 15 years ago. “But that doesn’t mean at the end of the day that will happen. They want to see specifics.” At least two factors have brought traditional enemies together in support of better, more affordable care: Wildly soaring medical costs and elections that gave Democrats control of the White House and Congress.

Both make action this year more likely. “The energy in this town is finally being devoted to listening to how to solve problems,” said Karen Ignagni, president of America’s Health Insurance Plans, representing the same insurance companies that helped kill Clinton’s effort. But coalitions are motivated by more than altruism. Joining a coalition “makes me a good guy,” said Joseph Antos, health policy expert at the conservative American Enterprise Institute. “It means, ‘Yeah, we’d like to see health reform, but we’d also like to have a seat at the table when you’re discussing precisely how you’re going to cut my payments.”’ In the latest example, leaders of the nation’s doctors, hospitals, insurers, and drug and medical device manufacturers — plus the Service Employees International Union, the biggest health care union — met with Obama at the White House last week after pledging to slow the growth of health care spending by $2 trillion in the next decade. They didn’t say how. Groups joining coalitions owe their first allegiance to their own constituents. Highlighting that, medical interests have spent $128 million lobbying this year, more than any other industry, including lobbying for the financial industry at $112 million, according to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks such spending.

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where you traditionally had cargo space.” Already on Tuesday, some drivers were skeptical. Dixie Bishop, who runs a plumbing business in San Antonio that uses vans, worries the new requirements will drive up her costs at a time when customers are cutting back on repairs. “Are they going to take my horsepower down?” she asked. “I have to be able to carry old water heaters and toilets. It’s not beneficial for me to haul one water heater at a time. We need the power to pull these

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heavy items.” The changes will start with smaller cars and trucks, and improvements to the internal combustion engine, Fedewa said. Automakers are already working on new technology, including direct fuel injection and high compression of the air-fuel mixture, that will make cars and trucks more efficient. Car companies are rewiring vehicles so components such as air conditioners and power steering pumps are powered by electricity rather than by the engine, saving fuel.

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CSM Worldwide in Northville, Mich., said the changes will make pickups so much more expensive that they will be used almost exclusively for work. And instead of a minivan or SUV, more parents will haul their families in much smaller vehicles with three rows of seats — something more like the Mazda 5 small van, he said. The Mazda 5 gets about 28 mpg on the highway. “I think what you’ll see is a lot more creativity in interior packaging,” Fedewa said. “You’ll get more rows of seats

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A record low in housing construction has investors doubting the economy again. Stocks closed narrowly mixed in light trading Tuesday as the surprise drop in construction and a cautious outlook from retailer Home Depot led energy and utility stocks to pare gains. Construction of homes and apartments fell 12.8 percent last

month to the lowest pace on records going back a half-century, according to the Commerce Department. Analysts expected housing starts to increase. The report did contain some positive signs, including a rebound in single-family construction that partly offset a drop in apartment construction. And a sharp pullback in construction is necessary to rid the housing market of excess inventory, many analysts pointed out. Wall Street has been trying

to get a read on the housing market for months as investors look for solid signs the economy is recovering. Stocks surged more than 3 percent May 4 after unexpected increases in pending home sales and construction spending. But a big inventory of unsold homes and record foreclosures are swallowing much of the demand, making it hard for prices to stabilize. “The housing number on the surface was horrible,” said Alan Valdes, vice president at Hilliard

Lyons in New York. But he said the whittling away of inventory will help prices eventually. Although the construction figure was seen as a setback, it also did not set off heavy selling. Valdes noted that the light trading volume ahead of the long Memorial Day weekend meant the market was likely to drift, barring any news that could change investors’ mood. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 29.23, or 0.3 percent, to 8,474.85.

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Home Depot was the biggest loser in the Dow, falling $1.39, or 5.3 percent, to $24.63 after reporting its markets are still under pressure. Profits at the nation’s largest home improvement retailer climbed 44 percent, better than expected, as the company booked fewer charges. Broader stock indicators were mixed. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 1.58, or 0.2 percent, to 908.13, while the Nasdaq composite index rose 2.18, or 0.1 percent, to 1,734.54.

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Blake Worsley just wrapped up a decorated swimming career at the University of Denver. Worsley finished sixth in the 500-meter freestyle, ninth in the 200 freestyle and 42nd in the 100 freestyle at the 2009 NCAA Swimming Championships. He was named an All-American and DU’s Male Athlete of the Year.

Worsley eyes Olympic team Steamboat native finishes stellar swimming career at University of Denver Luke Graham

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Going to the University of Denver to swim competitively could be one of the best things that has ever happened to Blake Worsley. The Steamboat Springs native finished sixth in the 500yard freestyle in the Colorado Swimming Championships his senior year of high school. Now, Worsley is the sixth-best 500-meter freestyle collegiate swimmer in the nation.

Worsley wrapped up a decorated career at DU by finishing sixth in the 500 free, ninth in the 200 free and 42nd in the 100 free at the 2009 NCAA Swimming Championships. The sixth-place finish was the highest for a Denver swimmer at the NCAA Championships since the program turned Division I. Worsley now owns seven school records and was named an All-American this year. He was also named DU’s Male Athlete of the Year. “He had the talent, and I think we provided him with

the program to maximize it,” Pioneers swim coach Brian Schrader said. “More importantly, it was his attitude. He comes with a great attitude. It’s rare to find that person with his ability and attitude. It’s a perfect storm. He’s just touching on his talent level.” Now Worsley, who helped lead DU to its first Sun Belt Conference Swimming and Diving Championship and was named the Conference’s Men’s Swimmer of the Year for the second straight year, has his sights set on making the Canadian

World Championship Team. Worsley, who holds dual citizenship, will travel to Canada in early July to compete in the Canadian World Championship trials. He’ll compete in the 50, 100, 200 and 400 freestyle events. He said his best shot at making the team is in the 400 and 200 free. The top two in each event qualify, and the top four make the relay team. “The last four years have been great,” Worsley said. “It’s See Worsley, page 34

Those wildly inconsistent Lakers showed up for their Western Conference finals opener against Denver and still managed to defend their home court. Kobe Bryant scored 40 points, including six free throws in the final 30 seconds, to lift Los Angeles to a 105-103 victory against the Nuggets on Tuesday night after the Lakers trailed most of the game. Pau Gasol added 13 points and 14 rebounds, and Derek Fisher had 13 points for the Lakers, who faced a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Gasol’s two free throws tied the game for the last time at 99 before Bryant went to the line, offsetting a 3-pointer by Chauncey Billups and a free throw by J.R. Smith. Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points, Billups added 18 and Kenyon Martin had 15 for the Nuggets, who hadn’t played since taking care of Dallas in five games May 13. Game 2 is Thursday in Los Angeles. Bryant, who was 9 for 9 from See Nuggets, page 34

Steamboat lacrosse dominates All-Conference team Luke Graham

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A banner year for the Steamboat Springs High School boys lacrosse team led to nine athletes being selected as All-Mountain Conference players. Garret Ehrick, Jasper Gantick, Gus Worden and Jack Spady were named to the

SPORTS BRIEFS first team. Ehrick, who also was voted as the team’s Most Valuable Player, led the team in ground balls with 71. Worden led the team with 24 goals, and Gantick and Spady were key parts to a Sailors squad that went 13-0 in the regular season. Midfielder Ian Anderson,

attackman Andrew White and goalie David Mucklow were named to the second team. John Burrow and Tyler Samlowski were named to the honorable mention team. Gantick also was selected to play in the Froelicher-Toll AllState game today. The game pits four teams of all-stars from against the state against one another. The first game starts

at 5 p.m., the second is at 6:30 p.m. and the championship game is at 8 p.m. All games are at Regis Jesuit High School in Denver.

Steamboat baseball puts 3 on All-League team On the baseball field, seniors Lars Johnson and Alex Wood were named to first team All-Western Slope

League, and sophomore Alan Capistron was named honorable mention. Johnson hit .474 and didn’t make an error all year roaming center field. Wood was one of the most dominant pitchers in the league. Although he had an 0-1 record, his 2.38 ERA was one of the best in the league. He also hit See Briefs, page 34

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of competing one day in the Olympics. “I had the dreams when I was younger to attend the Olympics,” he said. “This is just another shot at that.” — To reach Luke Graham, call 871-4229 or e-mail lgraham@steamboatpilot.com

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The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant dunks for two points against the Denver Nuggets during the first half in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Lakers beat the Nuggets, 105-103.

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the line in the fourth quarter, made two for a 101-99 lead with 30 seconds left. Trevor Ariza stole the inbounds near midcourt, and the Lakers were able to run the clock down to 10 seconds when Bryant made two more free throws. Billups hit a 3-pointer to get the Nuggets to 103-102 with 5 seconds left, but then Anthony fouled Bryant, who made his final two foul shots. Smith made one free throw with 3.2 seconds left and missed the second intentionally. Bryant grabbed the game’s last rebound. “A good one, an important one,” Bryant said about the win. “Like I told the guys in a timeout, this is a different series. We felt kind of down on ourselves with a slow start. ... I told them to forget about that, this is a different series.” The Lakers were back in action 48 hours after closing out Houston in seven games in the conference semifinals. Denver led most of the game in its return to the conference finals for the first time in 24 years. But the Nuggets couldn’t stop Bryant in the final 6:48, when he scored 15 points, including seven straight to help the Lakers improve to 7-1 at home in the playoffs.

.393 and tied for the team lead in home runs with two. Capistron was one of the most improved players in the league. After hitting just .230 last year, Capistron hit .422 this year. He led the team

with 19 hits and tied Wood with two home runs. “I hate to see Lars and Alex go,” Steamboat manager Dave Roy said. “They’ll leave a big hole in the pitching staff. But with guys like Alan coming along, we’ll fill that gap pretty quickly.”

Cole Worsley named Swimmer of the Year The accolades for Steamboat Springs High School senior and Moffat County High School swimmer Cole Worsley keep pouring in. After winning the 50-yard freestyle and finishing second in the 100 butterfly Saturday at the Class 4A State Swimming Championships in Loveland, coaches voted Worsley as the 4A Swimmer of the Year. Worsley finished his high school career with two state championships and two runner-up finishes. He’ll swim for the University of Denver next season. — To reach Luke Graham, call 871-4229 or e-mail lgraham@steamboatpilot.com

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Red Wings take 2-game lead Larry Lage

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Mikael Samuelsson scored 5:14 into overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night and a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Chris Osgood made 37 saves for the defending Stanley Cup champions. Game 3 is Friday night in Chicago. Jonathan Toews’ second goal of the game with 7:40 to go in regulation pulled Chicago into a 2-2 tie. Toews gave Chicago the lead midway through the first period, but Brian Rafalski got

Detroit even later in the frame. Dan Cleary made it 2-1 early in the second. Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 35 shots for the Blackhawks. The Red Wings won the game on a 3-on-1 rush, taking advantage of Chicago defenseman Brian Campbell’s turnover near Detroit’s blue line. Jiri Hudler raced up the left side with the puck, pushed it to his right toward Valtteri Filppula, whose drop pass set up Samuelsson for a shot that beat Khabibulin. The first two goals were

scored on power plays. The final two in regulation came at even strength. Chicago had a two-man advantage in the first period and grabbed a 1-0 lead during the second half of the power play — off a skate — with 7:11 left in the period. After Samuelsson left the penalty box, he failed to clear the puck out of his end. Toews was credited with a goal that went off the skate of Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson. Detroit has given up a powerplay goal in a franchise-record 11 straight playoff games. It is the NHL’s longest streak during one postseason in two decades.

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Jair Jurrjens pitched seven strong innings and Casey Kotchman had three hits and three RBIs to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies, 8-1, on Tuesday night. Jurrjens (4-2) lowered his ERA to 1.96 by scattering three hits and allowing one run in seven innings. The right-hander struck out a season-high eight and walked three. The Braves had scored just

four runs in their previous three games, but they improved to 7-11 at Turner Field. They began the night with a .353 home winning percentage that was second-worst in the majors. Manager Bobby Cox, hoping to change Atlanta’s poor fortunes at Turner Field, tweaked the batting order with Yunel Escobar leading off, Kotchman hitting second and dropping Kelly Johnson to the sixth spot.

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The Associated Press All Times MDT CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Cleveland vs. Orlando Wednesday, May 20: Orlando at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 22: Orlando at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 24: Cleveland at Orlando, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26: Cleveland at Orlando, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28: Orlando at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m., if necessary Saturday, May 30: Cleveland at Orlando, 6:30 p.m., if necessary Monday, June 1: Orlando at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m., if necessary

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 27 15 .643 — Boston 23 16 .590 2 1/2 New York 22 17 .564 3 1/2 Tampa Bay 20 21 .488 6 1/2 Baltimore 16 23 .410 9 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 21 16 .568 — Kansas City 21 18 .538 1 Minnesota 18 22 .450 4 1/2 Chicago 16 22 .421 5 1/2 Cleveland 14 26 .350 8 1/2 West Division W L Pct GB Texas 23 15 .605 — Los Angeles 20 18 .526 3 Seattle 18 22 .450 6 Oakland 14 22 .389 8 ——— Monday’s Games Toronto 3, Chicago White Sox 2 N.Y. Yankees 7, Minnesota 6 Tampa Bay 13, Oakland 4 L.A. Angels 10, Seattle 6 Tuesday’s Games Detroit 4, Texas 0 N.Y. Yankees 9, Baltimore 1 Oakland 4, Tampa Bay 1, 11 innings Boston 2, Toronto 1 Kansas City 6, Cleveland 5 Chicago White Sox 6, Minnesota 2 L.A. Angels 6, Seattle 5 Wednesday’s Games Texas (Harrison 4-2) at Detroit (Verlander 3-2), 5:05 p.m. Baltimore (Guthrie 3-3) at N.Y. Yankees (Hughes 1-2), 5:05 p.m. Oakland (Bre.Anderson 0-4) at Tampa Bay (Kazmir 4-3), 5:08 p.m. Toronto (Cecil 2-0) at Boston (Penny 3-1), 5:10 p.m. Cleveland (Carmona 2-4) at Kansas City (Meche 2-4), 6:10 p.m. Minnesota (Liriano 2-4) at Chicago White Sox (Danks 2-3), 6:11 p.m. L.A. Angels (E.Santana 0-0) at Seattle (Jakubauskas 2-4), 8:10 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE L.A. Lakers vs. Denver Tuesday, May 19: L.A. Lakers 105, Denver 103, L.A. Lakers lead series 1-0 Thursday, May 21: Denver at L.A. Lakers, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 23: L.A. Lakers at Denver, 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 25: L.A. Lakers at Denver, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27: Denver at L.A. Lakers, 7 p.m., if necessary Friday, May 29: L.A. Lakers at Denver, 7 p.m., if necessary Sunday, May 31: Denver at L.A. Lakers, 6:30 p.m., if necessary

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CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Monday, May 18: Pittsburgh 3, Carolina 2, Pittsburgh leads series 1-0 Thursday, May 21: Carolina at Pittsburgh, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23: Pittsburgh at Carolina, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26: Pittsburgh at Carolina, 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 29: Carolina at Pittsburgh, 5:30 p.m., if necessary Sunday, May 31: Pittsburgh at Carolina, 5:30 p.m., if necessary Tuesday, June 2: Carolina at Pittsburgh, 5:30 p.m., if necessary WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago vs. Detroit Sunday, May 17: Detroit 5, Chicago 2 Tuesday, May 19: Detroit 3, Chicago 2, OT, Detroit leads series 2-0 Friday, May 22: Detroit at Chicago, 6 p.m. Sunday, May 24: Detroit at Chicago, 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27: Chicago at Detroit, 5:30 p.m., if necessary Saturday, May 30: Detroit at Chicago, 6 p.m., if necessary Monday, June 1: Chicago at Detroit, 5:30 p.m., if necessary

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Must sell to pay Rent; 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 158K Runs Great $2500 Call Kat 846-8148 email kkelly80487@gmail.com

2005 TTR 125. In good shape. $1400 (970)846-2312

2000 Chevy Tracker, dark blue, 4 door, manual, excellent condition, good tires, 75k miles. $4,750. Call (970) 826-9724 970-701-9438

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

2003 Harley Davidson V-Rod 100 year anniversary edition, very low miles, two up seat, screaming eagle exhaust Great buy at $9,900 (970)879-2491 or (970)879-2491

****1998 Honda Civic, Sweet! 1993 Astrovan $600, #2907. 1997 Ford Taurus, Nice! Tom Reuter,Dealer,875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com Full Warranties available!

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

1962 AMC Rambler. Engine runs great with 80,000 miles on it. Body and chrome are in mint condition. 1,300 OBO (651) 442-3512

2006 KTM 300 XC after market parts, adult owned, well maintained. $3,900 970-846-4391

2003 Jaguar X-Type 55k, AWD, like new. $9500 Call 846-1250

2006 KTM 450exc lights off road ready $4,200 OBO 970-846-5358.

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 M & M Auto will buy your junker. If your junk car is complete, we’ll haul it away and give you $$$. Call 970-879-8178. 2006 Porche Cayenne S, AWD, 1 owner, 33K, all leather, perfect condition! $27,500 OBO 970-846-9589 1999 Subaru Legacy Wagon 94k, 5 speed $5,000. 970-846-2031

2003 25’ Tahoe 5th Wheel Awning, outside shower, air, full bath, kitchen, queen bed, full bed, couch, bunk-beds. $11,000 OBO (970)638-0411 1990 Coleman Sequia Pop - Up Camper, queen & twin bed, great shape. $1800 OBO. Call 819-6663 1995 VOLKSWAGEN Eurovan Camper. Very good condition. Runs great, loves the highway. 104k. $14,000 NEGO. SERIOUS buyers only. 846-2556, Steve.

1986 Subaru, 4WD Turbo, Runs Great. $1000 obo. Call 734.6220 evenings. 1977 Glastron V-184, 165 I/O, runs great, needs power trim work. Leave Message $1800 Call 970-291-9214

2004 Jetta TDI sedan. Excellent condition! 63K. 45 MPG! VW Maintained. Super fun car! Priced to sell $11,900 OBO. 846-5916

97 4-RUNNER, Sky-blue, well maintained, very reliable, high miles, but lots left, It’s a Toyota! New tires, $4,000. 846.6557 879.6182

2003 Malibu Wakesetter & Trailer. Wakeboard Tower, Racks, H20Ballast & Wedge, Bimini Top, 4 Speaker Sound System, Sub-Woofer. $27,900. 970-846-6807

94 Honda Civic- Runs GREAT! 150K miles-2 sets of tires 1st $1,800 takes it home 870-8071

2002 Suburban, fully loaded, newly painted. $8000. Call 879-6978

Kayak, Jackson FUN 1.5 with spray skirt, $550. (970) 871-1493 2000 REINELL 185 I/O 18ft 7pass, 4.3ltr195hp VolvoPentaV6, SSprop, cover, bimini, AlpineStereo, Fishfinder, Trailer, spare + surge brakes! Great family boat! $8100. 846-1989

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

2004 Ducati Multistrata 1000DS, Excellent cond, low miles, Termis exhaust, OHLIN shocks, 3 seats, spare parts, lots carbon fiber, black. 846.4733

2003 Trail Blazer LS 4x4, Green - Gray Metallic, Winter & Summer Tires, 365 Steele Street, Craig. $8700 970-620-0396 Scott 1992 Ford Explorer 4WD, studded snows & summer tires on rims, grill guard, owned 13 years, 115k, $1400 OBO, 846-5382 2008 Ford Escape, 4WD, 19,500 miles. Excellent condition, 24-26 mpg, with four Blizzak snows, roof rack. $18,000 970-879-1625

Tomcat single man inflatable ducky kayak. helmets, paddles, life jacket. $500 OBO (dry suit?) (970) 640-3255

2006 Kawasaki KLX 125 like new, less that 20 hrs. $1700 Call 970-629-0355

1998 GMC Envoy, $3,500 970-819-3323

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2004 Explorer XLT, 4X4, V8, auto. Great condition; 106K; priced below Blue Book. $8,800. Call 870-9701 2002 Dodge Durango 102k, tow package, $6,000. 970-846-2031 2001 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD; 5-speed; 1 owner; good condition; great tires; Loaded; $6000; David 970-846-7886 60 USED CARS AND TRUCKS, Fully reconditioned vehicles with new car warranties! TOM REUTER CARS, Steamboat Springs, 875-0700. www.tomreuter.com 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, dkgreen, 4x4 great in snow! 129k, leaving town, priced below blue book. Only $2,450. 970-846-5315

WANTED:TRUCK 4x4 60k-80k $10,000ish 819-8778 1997 F350 7.3 four door long bed, 121k, $8,500 OBO 970-846-5056

Stand out in the crowd. Call 970-871-4255 to add an attention getter to your advertisement. 2006 F150 single cab 40k miles auto 4x4. $10,900 OBO 970-846-5358.

1999 Ford E-250 Econoline Van, custom conversion bed, bench with storage, stereo, amplifier, windows, shades, Captains chairs, roof rack, Original owner, 123,710 miles mostly highway, good condition, reliable & comfortable. $4500 Call 879-2640

Two Airstream trailers: 21 & 34 feet. 86 Toyota Land Cruiser. Chain link dog kennel. Priced to sell OBO. (970)819-6092. 2001 Wells Cargo 19’ Fun Wagon. 2/3 place enclosed snowmobile trailer, white, excellent condition. $5500.00 970-879-0991 or 970-846-8377

2000 Dodge diesel 1 ton Dually. Regular cab, 6 speed, 4-wheel drive. 120k miles. Good condition. $12,000 OBO (970) 276-3218 1995 Toyota Tacoma extended cab, with matching topper, black, 4WD, 168k, Great condition. $6000 846-4431 2000 Ford Super Cab, 7.3 Diesel, 4x4, snow plow, roll away bed cover, fifth wheel plate, excellent condition! 970-824-5638 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4, Auto tran, with topper, 156k, $3,400 (970) 230-0142 98 GMC 3500 1 ton Dually flatbed 4x4, 119k. Great work truck! $4,200 OBO 970-846-5358. ****REPO - SAVE $2,000 -1997 Dodge ClubCab! 1997 F250HD Powerstroke, Fantastic! 1991 Toyota Tacoma, WoW! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com Warranties!

AUCTION- Granby CO SUNDAY May 17 at 11:00 AM. Sinclair Logging Equipment Liquidation Open for Inspection Saturday. Some items: 2 Gradall Construction Boom Fork Lifts 9k & 6k #’s, low hours, J.D. Skidder; Drott; Ditch witch; Welding Flat Bed/Loaded; Freightliner; Grapples; Forks; Dump truck; Eqpt Trailer; Snowmobiles; Many Steel Beams; Power Tools. Lockhart Auction & Realty 879-0565 Cookie’s Cell 303-710-9999 Cookie@LockhartAuction.com www.LockhartAuction.com

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1 HOUR MASSAGE $30. Have table, will travel. Call Eric Carlson 970-819-8697

CONCEALED CARRY CLASSES One day class in Kremmling. Three dates available. May 23, May 29 or May 30. $75.00 Call 970-724-3311 or gunsmokebob@msn.com

ANNIVERSARY SALE during May @ Favorite Things 584 Yampa in Craig. 10-50% off Welcome new customers & old friends!

ATTENTION HUNTERS: Accurize your rifle, glass bed, float barrels, 25 yrs experience. 970-824-2051 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

KHS SJ100 Dirt jumping single speed bike with dual disks, includes set of studded snow tires. $500 OBO (970) 640-3255 Mountain Bike- Fischer Cake II, full suspension, 17.5in / 44cm, new condition, cat eye, $1,000 (firm), Vic 970-879-5336

2006 Rocky Mountain Switch 3.0, size medium, 7” travel, $1500. Call Dan 846-6979

Antique barnwood boards from small fence, 6”w 6’ ish long. Great for art work, picture frames etc... Must take all! 970-870-3180 Free: Buiscuit colored refrigerator 15.7 cu and electric range. (440) 666-6008

HEAVY DUTY BUSINESS Copier, scanner, Xerox 440 ST. $800 OBO. Call Tom 846-8179

Free to good home! 2.5-3 month old albino rat, bites, not very sociable, must take immediately. 970-819-6437

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Painting crew for hire. No job too big or small. Call 846-1044 Aitchison Seed drill and trailer for sale. Conact the Routt County Conservation District 970-879-3225 x3. Will be in Pine Grove lot May 18-22. Open bid system; call & make offer; highest bid wins, as of May 22nd at 4:30 pm. Sold ‘as is’.

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

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.

Free used carpet and pad in good shape! Enough to carpet an 800 sqft home. Come and take a look, at 38815 Second Avenue in Milner. Call for info or directions 970-879-8230 FREE: Light drawing table (For artist), great condition. Call Jeff at 401 439 8564

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9AM-4PM, Driving range open 9AM-6PM. Call for details 970-846-5647 - www.3qc.net.

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

Yellow tabby and White cat, 1 and 2 years old and need a good home. They are neutered, vaccinated and house broken. Would prefer to stay together. Very loving, dogs, kids, okay! (970)824-3931 FREE: Loving 3 yo spayed Cane Corso female looking for new forever home, not cats in home. 970-367-6239

LEGAL HAPPY HOUR Free legal advice

Call to sign up. Randall Salky, Attorney at Law McGill Professional Law 970-879-6200 ext. 13 FREE: 20 x 10 out building, You haul. Call 879-0504 FREE: Firewood great for a bonfire. All you can haul Boulder Ridge RD off Fish Creek Falls RD. 870-0169 Need to get rid of logs? Mingle Wood Timbers Inc. will pick them up for free. (970)871-9238

Stand out in the crowd! Call 970-871-4255 to add an attention getter to your advertisement. New Jeld Wen sliding window, RO-60x48 5/16 frame size 59 5/16x47 9/10. Premium clad window. Wood interior, vinyl exterior. Low E high altitude, Desert sand color, $300 970-879-2288 LANDSCAPERS RECYCLE ALERT - HOME RESOURCE AT THE MILNER LANDFILL HAS THE DEAL OF THE SUMMER.RAILROAD TIES IN BUNDLES OF 20 FOR $25.00 PER BUNDLE LOADED . TUES THRU SAT 9-3. 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

FREEBIES - FREE locking office desk, metal 6-drawer with wood grain-like top. (keys inside desk) matching office swivel chair, 2780 Acre Lane, off Downhill drive. Call Gail at 879-4944. Free towing of unwanted & abandoned vehicles. 879-1065 Free: Track lighting with three lights, works great! Pick up at Bldg D302 The Pines, on landing! FREE to good home- 4 female kittens: 3 black and white, 1 black. Litter trained and weened. 970-756-1505, Craig. Free: Stackable Washer and Dryer. 879-4373 FREE: Single pane windows, misc cabinets, Fire Truck Toddler Bed. Call (970) 879-8091 FREE: Kegerator mini fridge, work great. Has tap on top for easy pours. Call Jeff at 401 439 8564

MASSEY FERGUSON 1140 AWD TRACTOR -30 HORSE 850 HOURS VERY CLEAN! $8000.00 879-1312 AFTER 5:00 PM

FREE: Wooden dresser and twin bed with mattress and box spring, you haul. Call 870-6410 or 846-5004

2008 46,000 lbs Tag trailer $25,000; 1995 International Dump truck $22,000 Call 736-8396

Free moving boxes at 1103 Lincoln, back of building entrance faces 11th Street. 970-870-6087

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Mister Money of Steamboat970-879-3633

Unbelievable Prices! Dining Table and Chair sets, Entertainment Centers, Hutch’s, Coffee End - Sofa Tables, Dressers, Headboards, Drums, Bars, with Barstools, Pottery, Benches and etc. Call for directions: 879-5154 Double Log Bunk Bed & small dresser. Antique snow shoes and sled. Call 846-8035 Very nice home office desk walnut $ 250, Cherry entertainment center $350, Mahogany Dining room table, 6 chairs $400. Four 6x8 Hahn Cubicles $300. 970.819.4025 BRAND NEW AFFORDABLE FURNITURE! Beds, dressers, recliners, bunk beds, book shelves, couches... Accepting quality consignment. RUMMAGERS 11th St. South, downtown 970-870-6087 AJUSTA ELECTRIC MAGIC ADJUSTABLE BED Twin features include head and foot adjustable and massage vibrator $750 972.824.5631 Tempur Pedic bed for sale! King or two XL twins, adjustable feature, sold together as King or separately 819-1276 WANTED: 3 Bunk beds with mattress & small hidabed. Call 970-824-4878 or 970-629-3584 Everything you need to furnish a two bedroom home. Full rooms of furniture! Bedrooms, Living room, Dining Room! Gallery pictures, kitchenware, other miscellaneus items, small hand tools. All must go, All good quality, Most like new, (970)819-6167 Furnish your office in style for less! Maple office furniture, five file cabinets, two desks, three book shelves, raised panel design, excellent condition! Over $1,300 new, asking $750 (OBO) for all! 970-734-8500

American Standard white fiber glass 66” x 32” left hand bath tub. $200 (970) 846-5717 Experienced, enthusiastic, competent individual available to watch children. Knowledge of child development. CPR and First Aid certified. Competitive rates. (FT, PT, Flexible) References available. 989-751-0800 NEED TUTORING SERVICES? Friendly, effective tutor available for your child or teen, in my home or yours. Most subjects available. Please call 846.0613 if interested. Experienced, Licensed, Home Care Provider has immediate openings Monday-Thursday. Please call Kelsey 970-846-4231

Electrolux Vacuums

Yes we are still in business. We just changed our name to AERUS ELECTROLUY. We will be in town on May 27, 28 & 29. For Supply & Service. Please call Jimmy at 303-693-0518 Wanted: School supplies and classroom related antiques for year-long education exhibit at Tread of Pioneers Museum. Call Curator at 879-2214 Black upright Acrosonic piano, $350. Performance power train series weight system, $150. Conn Trombone, good condition $125. Pair Conours, $400. (970)824-0321

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SAT & ACT prep, all subjects, all ages. Ivy League School Junior, former SSHS valedictorian offering tutoring. Call Max 970-879-9057 TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! Kimco 879-6898

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

Hacienda Collections Warehouse Sale!

STEAMBOAT’S MATTRESS HEADQUARTERS Mountain Mattress and furniture, Queen sets from $299. All natural, memory foam, 22 models on floor (970)879-8116 Executive Office Furniture Sale! 1 Oak Desk, 4 guest chairs, 2 legal file cabinets, 1 3 shelf bookshelf, 1 NEW secretary Desk, 1 corner Executive desk with hutch & computer shelves, 1 Oak Lobby Table, 1 HP copier - fax- scanner, 1 Sharp plain paper fax, Some art, 2 AT&T 4 line phones. All priced to Move! Call 970-846-2889

Shaver HD8 hydraulic post pounder, Rhino RPHD post hole auger with 9” bit, Asking $1200, $700 respectively, All are 3pnt mount and in very good condition. Call 970-879-4974 How can we keep America’s electric bills affordable? Visit www.ourenergy.coop ALL STEEL PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS. Strong, secure, weather & rodent proof. Great for business, home, ranch, oil field & more. 8x8x20ft in stock. 8x8x40ft. available. 970-824-3256.

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Offering Hay hauling! Specializing in hay, lumber, small equipment, etc... Call for info: (970) 629-3936 Rob. CHILDCARE OFFERED: Experienced Craig mother offering FT & PT day care, no weekends. Children of all ages. Call 937-231-3925

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

Need Top Soil? Call 970-879-0655 8’ Sailing dingy kit 90% completed. 2 1920’s enamel gas kitchen stoves. New microwave / convection oven (appliance). Each $120.00 970-879-6544 Yampa Valley Feeds is now featuring Carolyn Moon’s garden veggies, flowers and shrubs. Come visit the Historic Hayden Grain Elevator for your garden; wildbird; poultry; dog; cat; livestock and horse needs. Open 9am-5:30pm Mon-Fri; 9-2pm on Saturdays. www.yampavalleyfeeds.com or 276-4250. Honda GX340 Generator,11.0 electric ignition with attachments. $1200 Call 870-9243 Wanted: Plywood; 2x6/2x4s, decking, posts, windows. Donate to a good cause! Unload your extra/unwanted materials @ West Acres #51 or call 871-1340. Artisans! Looking for a place to showcase handcrafted creations or consign antiques? Call the Hayden Artisans’ Marketplace, 276-2019. Tues-Sat, 10a-6p

FORESTRY EQUIPMENT: TIMBERJACK 608 Feller - Buncher with Quadco 24”Shear Excellent Condition $75,000; CLARK 666 Ranger with Esco grapple, new tires Good Condition $20,000; JOHN DEERE 440 winch skidder, new tires, Good Condition $13,000; 1985 OSHKOSH, AWD, tandem axle, log loader, low miles BCI 400 Cummins with Prentice Log Loader $22,000; DANZCO mid mount Delimber, diesel engine $12,000; 2005 T-300 BOBCAT Skidder - 1600 hrs, 2006 Fecon Bullhog, Grapple, Shear, bucket $55,000; 2005 CASE 721 D Loader 1120 hrs, ride control, 3rd valve kit, shuttle shift, Excellent Condition $85,000. All equipment located in Grand Lake CO 303-898-2970 or 970-531-1074

61” Scag Commercial Mower 21hp Kawasaki good cond $4300, 303-579-8647

Warm Weather, experienced riding to condition your horse in time for Spring/Summer. No broncs please! Robin Lorenz Romick 879-0392, 846-2669 1993 Sooner Aluminum 3 horse slant, gooseneck, down feed doors, rear and front tack. Excellent condition $8500.00 970-879-0991 or 970-846-8377 Black Thoroughbred mare, 4 yrs old, registered. 16 hh. gorgeous! Great conformation - you must see her. (970) 389-0114

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

17 Ton National Series 800 Boom Truck 125 Feet of stick with rigging and misc attachments, 28,000 OBO (970) 756-3106 AUCTION- Granby CO SUNDAY May 17 at 11:00 AM. Sinclair Logging Equipment Liquidation Open for Inspection Saturday. Some items: 2 Gradall Construction Boom Fork Lifts 9k & 6k #’s, low hours, J.D. Skidder; Drott; Ditch witch; Welding Flat Bed/Loaded; Freightliner; Grapples; Forks; Dump truck; Eqpt Trailer; Snowmobiles; Many Steel Beams; Power Tools. Lockhart Auction & Realty 879-0565 Cookie’s Cell 303-710-9999 Cookie@LockhartAuction.com www.LockhartAuction.com

21 Ton National Boom Truck For Sale. $60,000. Call 970-846-3659

LOST! Amethyst Drive: Light grey tiger cat with collar. Tuesday 5/12. We miss “Cinder” dearly! Please call with information. 846-0413 FOUND: Male Cat. Hanging around Huckleberry Ln. Please come get him. He is very sweet but very lonely. He will go to the shelter on Monday... 846-9875 LOST Cat, small long hair,grey and white, collar with name Breezy - near Walton Creek Condos 819-7771

ATTENTION RANCHERS! Young Professional with ranching experience looking to subsidize rent with work. Looking for rental from 6/1 to 10/1. Local References available 412-559-2184 Horses for sale, Pleasant Valley, various levels of training. Reasonable prices, Western, English. Current on shots and worming. 970-879-1594 STANDING AT STUD reduced fee for 2009 $400. AQHA Palomino - Dash for Cash, ShawnaBug bloodlines. APHA Sorrel Tobiano Cherookee Indian Native Dancer. Showing, Performance, Racing. Check out our Stalions! Horses For sale, horse breaking, 970-824-5219 970-620-3449

AIRPORT COMMISSION: The Yampa Valley Airport Commission is seeking applications from qualified individuals to fill one expiring term. Qualified applicants must be residents of Routt County and should have a knowledge of air transportation; involvement in public affairs at the local, state and federal levels; an interest in the development and improvement of air transportation and economic growth and development in the Yampa Valley; an understanding of the economic issues related to YVRA & Steamboat Springs Airport; and the ability to be a proactive representative of YVRA & Steamboat Springs Airport and to the community served by those airports. Please submit a letter of interest and an application to the Routt County Commissioners’ Office, P.O. Box 773598, Steamboat Springs, CO. 80477, no later than June 19, 2009. If you have questions regarding these positions, please call the Routt County Commissioners’ Office at 879-0108.

City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 - 760 Critter Court 5/19/09 Found in Oak Creek- Male Black Dog FOUND: Heavy Prescription glasses with plastic blue frame. Hanging on cable on west side HWY 40 near Walton Creek RD 819-1996

ATTN: Lost Sunday 5/17 at West Lincoln Park. Black, traveler’s camera. Please call 846-4071.

STANDING AT STUD: Zan Bar Baron AQHA ROM, Performance and Heading, NRCHA money earner, COA point earner in three different events. Fee: $800. Call (970) 824-4857

Registered Angus Bulls by AI sires. Fertility, Trich & PAP tested, BVD-PI negative. Aric, 970-824-3341 or Stacy, 970-824-6702.

Footjoy GreenJoys - used 1 season; sz 8 1/2, $25.00; Air Hockey Table, $100. Items in good condition. All items OBO. 629-0596

FOUND: Boxer / Pit mix? Brown with Black nose and White chest. Call 819-4211

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

Big, Beatiful AQHA Palomino Mare, 16 hands, 8 years old. Trail horse, easy to load and handle. Needs assertive rider. $1,500. 970-870-6733 leave message, Ann

Locally Harvested Locally Milled Locally Handcrafted Locally Owned Please Support Businesses in your community! Call for local Discounts. 970-756-LOGS(5647).

ALFALFA FOR SALE-BARN STORED, 65 LB THROW BALES. $120.00/TON. YOU LOAD AND HAUL. 879-1312 AFTER 5:00 PM

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Is looking for reliable employees: Experienced Equipment Operators to start immediately. Fax resume to (970) 879-0440

FIELD MECHANIC: Precision Excavating, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Field Mechanic. Please apply in person at 195 West Jefferson Avenue in Hayden 970-276-3359. EOE

Part-time possible full-time Physical Education Teacher opening for multi-aged classrooms in small, independent school K-8. Class sizes vary from 9-16 students. Person needs to be qualified, versatile, multi-task oriented, creative, flexible. Will require other duties such as lunch, recess, outdoor education, study halls, etc. Salary dependent on qualifications. Health Benefits. Please send resume to: Nancy Spillane, Head of School, Lowell Whiteman Primary School, nancy@lwps.org

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. WANTED:Art, Crafts and food vendors for Grand Olde West Days in Craig. May 23-May 25. For applications grandoldewestdays.com or 824-8244 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

Stand out in the crowd! Call 970-871-4255 to add an attention getter to your advertisement.

Bar Lazy U Border Collie puppies. Reds, blacks, tri’s. Registered, 1st shots, wormed, 5 free obedience lessons. $350. Renee 276-4807 City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 www.petfinder.com DATE: 5-18-09 - Dogs for Adoption - $30 each: Jack-Sweet blind and diabetic 6-year old lab who loves to camp and swim. In foster care. Joe- Young, all white, extra-large Akbash. Really good dog! Chiquita-9 yr. old female boxer. Loyal and energetic! Lots of life to live! Cats for Adoption We have 7 adult cats waiting for great homes!-$30 each. Kittens available this week. JOIN YAMPA VALLEY DOG CLUB! Activities, competitions for you and your dog; Steamboat, Hayden, Craig. Membership includes Canine Good Citizen class, May 20. Cathy 870-9037, Barb 871-9080, Craig location 824-6364

NETWORK SUPPORT ANALYST

Craig Campus, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Craig Campus is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Network Support Analyst. The successful candidate will be technically skilled in Windows Server and Desktop applications. Knowledge of Cisco equipment would be an asset. Symantec Ghost and Backup Exec are used on the campus. You will be part of a team that supports the CNCC Community Colleges and be involved in the State Community College standards. Excellent communication and customer service skills are a must. This position will be supporting the current Craig campus and the new campus currently on the drawing board. This is an Administrative Position with benefits. Salary rate is in the mid to upper 30’s, low $40’s. Minimum requirements: AA/AS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent certificates and work experience will be considered. Starts July 09. Visit the CNCC website at www.cncc.edu/human_resources/job_opportunities for a complete job announcement including important instructions for the completion and submission of the application. Application deadline: May 30, 2009. CNCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

3 yr old and 4 yr old Arabian hunter / dressage prospects. Both amazing quality, have been shown. $4,500 each. 3 yr old Arabian reining or working western prospect. 30 days under saddle. $2,500. 846-4866 Immediate opening for skilled CDL Truck Driver/Equipment Operator. We pay for your experience. Call for an appointment 970-824-2709

11 yr old Arabian gelding, does it all. Hunter/jumper, dressage, western. Quick and athletic, great gymkhana prospect. $3,000 OBO 819-0651

PIPE FOREMAN: Precision Excavating, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Pipe Foreman. Please apply in person at 195 West Jefferson Avenue in Hayden 970-276-3359. EOE

Horseshoe Trimming, over 10 years experience, Vet Referred. Call Steve 846-1965 Horses for Sale: Excellent Bred Mares from 2 to 13 years old, Great Brood Mare prospects. 970-846-1220

PAINTERS: 5 yrs experience in commercial painting. Work in Steamboat & Craig. Drug test. EOE, Ins., 401k Contact Walter (888)947-2559.

SEEKING POSITIONS: Horse Ranch manager, 15 years experience, all mare & foal care, grooming for dressage and eventing. Joann 715-892-6040 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. Schedule early for CUSTOM HAYING! Small square bales. Call 970-629-9299, leave message.

Bids are now being taken by the Stagecoach Townhouse Association for Lawn Maintenance and Snow Removal of parking lots and walkways for 2010 season. Please submit no later than June 1st. Contact Sue for specs at 879-3635 or at suehans@mindspring.com

SHOP MECHANIC: Precision Excavating, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Shop Mechanic with equipment management experience. Please apply in person at 195 West Jefferson Avenue in Hayden 970-276-3359. EOE Central Electric is accepting applications for Electrician Apprentices. Pre-employment drug screening. Apply at 2618 Copper Ridge Circle Unit A, 8am to 5pm.

NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Rangely Campus * Colorado Northwestern Community College is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Natural Resources Program Director to help build a Natural Resources Program at CNCC. This is an Administrative Position with benefits. Pay is commensurate on experience and education. Minimum requirements: Master’s Degree. Education considered relevant includes natural resources, range management, geology ecology, anthropology, environmental policy, hydrology or combinations of suitable science and policy disciplines. Visit the CNCC website at www.cncc.edu/human_resources/job_opportunities . or a complete job announcement including important instructions for the completion and submission of the application. Application deadline: May 30, 2009. EOE

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SPECIAL ED. EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING POSITION AVAILABLE for the NW BOCES in the Steamboat Springs School District. The position requires a Special Education Early Childhood Master’s degree. Position will be four days per week with full benefits. Salary dependent upon education and experience. Application deadline is May 22, 2009. Please apply online at www.nwboces.org or send resumes to NW Colorado BOCES, Box 773390, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477.

“Community Services Officer”

The Town of Oak Creek is seeking to fill the position of part-time “Community Services Officer.” Reporting to the Oak Creek Town Board, the Community Services Officer is a non-commissioned (non-sworn) officer responsible for code enforcement and animal control. A competitive hourly wage is offered. The candidate must be able to work variable shifts and weekends on an as-needed basis. The Town of Oak Creek is an equal opportunity employer. A complete job description is available at Oak Creek Town Hall. Applications will be accepted through June 12, 2009. Call or stop by Oak Creek Town Hall, 129 Nancy Crawford Blvd., Oak Creek, CO to pick up an application. Please submit resume or letter of interest and completed application to the Town of Oak Creek, P.O. Box 128, Oak Creek, Colorado, 80467. NEEDED: 12 Heavy equipment operators - mechanics. Will train the right people. FT or PT work. Call Sergeant Holloway 970-986-9206

Looking for a job for full-time temporary. If so, apply in person at Brother’s Custom Processing 383 E. 1st Street.

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

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Looking to fill positions for Housekeepers and Laundry. Positions are part time. Full time - Benefits available after 90 days. Sign on bonus of $150.00 payable after 90 days. You can apply online at www.ardenthotels.com for all positionsContact information: Holiday Inn, Craig 970.824.4000 X 419

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Community Health Worker

Full-time benefited position implementing public health program in Steamboat/ Craig. Conduct client screenings, provide patient education, case management and develop community health referral program. Must have good computer skills, be self motivated and enjoy working with people. Must be willing to travel. Some program training will be provided. Bachelor’s degree and bilingual skills preferred. Apply in person at the VNA, 745 Russell Street, Craig or 940 Central Park Dr. Suite 101, Steamboat. Or apply online to ikateb@nwcovna.org For more information call 970-871-7603. EOE

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Part Time Summer - Library Page. Saturdays-plus. HS / College students apply at Hayden Public Library.

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

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Own A Computer? Put it to work earning $500 to $5,000 per month FT/PT Hours. www. Rkhglobal.com Routt County Detention Deputy $40,726 to $43,638 plus benefits. Details: www.routtcountysheriff.com. Or www.co.routt.co.us. Click on Employment. Deadline: May 22, 2009; Bring or mail applications to: Routt County Sheriff’s Office, 2025 Shield Dr., P.O. Box 773087, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477. EOE. Applications always accepted.

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The Steamboat Holiday Inn will have two positions available this summer. * Front Desk Agent * A part-time seasonal position with the possibility of full-time year-round employment. * Night Auditor * A part-time year-round position. All our positions offer world-wide travel benefits, discounts at Rex’s American Grill & Bar, and health insurance after 6 months for full time positions. The right candidates must be self-motivated, pay great attention to detail, and have the right customer service attitude. Apply in person, fax your resume to 970-879-0251, or email resume to Lauren@SteamboatHI.com. Accepting applications through June 3rd, interviews will begin June 5th.

BREEZE’S SALON is looking for a Stylist and Nail Tech. 2 week free booth rental with sign on! Heavy Walk in Traffic! 970-824-2300 or 702-719-9183

Graphic Artist Position Available

Local Advertising & Design Firm seeking qualified experienced designer. Applicants must be very creative, detail oriented & organized, and enjoy working with other designers in a fun relaxed atmosphere. This is a MAC based agency and extensive knowledge of all Adobe CS Programs is a must! Web Design experience a big plus. If you fit this description, please e-mail resume and contact info to: lisa@sdasteamboat.com.

PT/FT Live-in caretaker needed for elderly person. Nightly room/board 7miles west on Yampa river property. Please contact for details (970)846-0422

Patient Service Rep FT in Steamboat Springs. Work in a local hospital with uninsured patients to establish eligibility for public aid programs. Colorado Medicaid experience is helpful, bilingual skills a plus. Competitive salary & benefits. Email r e s u m e s : Ricky.Garcia@na.firstsource.com or fax resumes to 303-321-0500, Attn: Ricky. EOE

FT - PT Shuttle Drivers - Housemen Looking for personable, outgoing, friendly people Must be willing to help with various housekeeping and maintenance tasks Clean driving record. Please email or fax your resume application to 970-879-5037, info@pinnacleresorts.net

Steamboat Lake Outfitters is now hiring for Breakfast cooks, line cooks, & Pizza cooks, Waitstaff and Bartenders. Call 970-879-4404 or apply online www.steamboatlakeoutfitters.com

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Colorado Northwestern Community College, an NJCAA Division I Institution, is accepting applications for: * Assistant Women’s Volleyball / Softball Coach * * Aviation Maintenance Manager * CNCC is looking for a knowledgeable Aircraft Mechanicomanage, supervise & coordinate the maintenance of all air-craft in the CNCC Aviation Maintenance Technology Program. Complete job announcements and required CNCC Application for Employment can be found at: www.cncc.edu/human_resources/job_opportunities.htm. CNCC Is An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Full Time Front Desk

Looking for a job in a fun environment? The Porches is looking for an experienced Front Desk Agent with great personal skills that feels comfortable managing others. Self starter, with integrity looking for a long time commitment and to grow with the company. Would prefer someone with FRS knowledge and some reservations experience. Please email your resume to info@pinnacleresorts.net or fax it to 970-879-5037. We will be accepting resumes until 5/22.

SUBWAY / COLD STONE CREAMERY is now hiring Store Managers, Assistants for Steamboat location. Experience Required. Apply 2032 Curve Plaza. No phone calls please.

Boathouse Pub: Experienced Line Cooks and Bouncers. Please drop off application or email boathousepub@yahoo.com

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Double Z BBQ. Now hiring positions for the Summer Season for Wait Staff / Counter Help. Wage plus tips, shift meal, full or part-time positions available. Apply within, ask for DK or Jenn

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Network Coordinator

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Approximately 20 hours per week in Craig to provide support for future facility and space development of the VNA. Experience with community planning and facility development preferred. Must be able to organize and facilitate group meetings. Strong communication and computer skills required. Apply in person at the VNA, 745 Russell Street, Craig or 940 Central Park Dr. Suite 101, Steamboat. Or apply online to sanderso@nwcovna.org EOE

Now Accepting applications for the Following position: Assistant Head Housekeeper, Full Time, Year Round, Experience, Bi-lingual Preferred, Benefit Package offered. Applications, Resumes can be delivered or mailed to: 2340 Apres Ski Way Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 or email to: angelicaVchamonix@yahoo.com

Summit Shades is hiring our summer crew. Assistant Manager, full and part time postitions available. Stop in at 815 Lincoln Avenue, next to the movie theater for an application.

Hotel Bristol Housekeeping and Frontdesk

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CRAIG:Remodeled 2BA, 1BA apartments with Travertine, slate, oak, and alder finishes, Economy apartments, or 2BD, 2BA Townhomes that allow pets. 970-824-9251

Jr or Sr high student for summer yard work and misc. 5-10 hrs wk. 1 mile from Milner. Evenings 879-8344

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STEAMBOAT:Furnished 1BD, 1BA. Utilities and internet included. W/D, Pool, hottub, on mountain. 1st, last, security NS, NP. $1,100. Liz 879-5100x10

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STEAMBOAT:Studio apartment in luxury home available. $1200 monthly includes utilities. (970)879-8089 STEAMBOAT:1 Bedroom studio apartment on the mountain. Walking distance from Gondola. Pet’s welcome. $950 monthly, 1st, last, deposit. (605)354-1825

Rodeo / Ballfield concessions. Earn extra income, have fun, 10 weekends mid June thru August and Labor Day. All ages over 18, full availability only please! 970-879-9678

STEAMBOAT: Very nice studio apartment available. utilities, cable, and internet included. NP, WD, First, last, security. References required. $725 monthly. (970)871-9918 or (970)846-5358

Part time Nursery Sales person - Garden Maintenance needed. Plant experience Helpful. Call Tina 871-4280

STEAMBOAT:Large 2BD, 1BA apartment, Laundry facilities and storage. No smoking, No pets Like new condition. $1,200 monthly. Call 928-486-2070

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WANTED: PROFESSIONAL PAINTER for large duplex in Steamboat, References required. Call 879-5417

OAK CREEK: 2BD, 1BA apartment, all appliances, NS, pets negotiable, 1st & security. $850 per month includes all utilities. Joe 846-3542 STEAMBOAT:Great furnished private mountain 2 bed, 1 bath apartment. Non smoking, pets allowed, parking. WD + cable + internet + utilities included. 6 months, available now. $1250 month. Call 970-819-5160. 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:Furnished Apartment, 2BD, 1BA, 4 miles from ski mountain, Dishwasher, WD, $875 month. NS, NP. 1st, last. 871-4800, ext.100, 970-393-0906 HAYDEN:The Redstone Motel, 20 minutes west of Steamboat. Monthly Rentals available, Long term. Security Deposit of $400 required. Includes utilities, cable, wireless. Call Jessica (970)846-8252.

Downtown apartment

STEAMBOAT:1bd, 1bath, efficiency kitchen $825 per month all utilities included. WD, NS, NP, Available May 25th. Call Jimmy at 970-846-7256

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA Garden Level apartment 4 miles from town. $900 monthly + utilities. (970) 734-8261 2bd, 1ba, waterfall, stone patio, Saltillo tile, hickory cabinets, gas fireplace, fenced yard, WD. $1550 includes gas, electric, cable, trash. NS, 1 dog allowed. 970-734-7374

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STEAMBOAT:Bright 1-BD, 1-BA condo. Walk downtown, WD, DW, NS, NP, good storage, views of sunset, cable included $925. (970) 846-6786. STEAMBOAT:SPACIOUS! 2BD, 2BA, mountain & bus, FURNISHED, screened porch, gas grill, garage, swap coolers, WD, NS, NP. $1650 INCLUDES UTILITIES. Karen 970-819-9051

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Small studio apartment, downtown, NP, NS, WD on site, water, heat included, $600 month. First,last,security deposit. (970)819-1534

STEAMBOAT-OLD TOWN: 2BD, 1BA. Includes all utilities, WD, some furniture available. NS, pet? First, Last, Security. $1100 month. 970-870-9386. STEAMBOAT: 1br clean, new apartment for rent 12 mi west of Steamboat, private entrance, full kitchen, wd, fully furnished, wrap-round deck, covered parking, incredible views $900 includes utilities. 970-879-1036 STEAMBOAT:2 Bd, 1 Bath Val D’Isere. Flexible lease, hardwood floors, DW, WD, very clean, utilities included. Pets neg. $1300 303-859-2616 STEAMBOAT: Private, cozy, clean studio. $750.00 month includes all utilities, cable, wifi, WD. NP, NS. 1st, last, $150 security. 970-846-0695. 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. $1,850 month + partial utilities. Or 2BD apartment $1,300 monthy plus utilities. Call Russ 203-253-6509

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Walton Village. NEW CARPET! WD, NS, NP, Hottub, Pool, Tennis. Water, Cable, Trash included. $800. 970-291-9059, 970-291-1117 STEAMBOAT:Newly furnished Ridgecrest! 2BD, 2BA, bus, ski, mountain views, deck, hottubs, WD, NS, NP, utilities, internet, garage, storage, $1750. 719-648-5789 STEAMBOAT:May’s rent FREE, mountain unfurnished 2BD, 2BA, VERY CLEAN, no stairs, utilities included, attached garage, WD, NP, NS, $1,450, 846-0303 STEAMBOAT:3BD, 1BA, Meadow Lark Condo on the mountain. 6 month - 1yr lease, furnished, NS, No dogs, $1,500 monthly. Available now. First, deposit (970)846-1240 STEAMBOAT:Beautiful 2BD 2BA newer furnished condo, excellent location. High end finishes, one car garage, NS, Pet Negotiable, $1750 includes all 846-1630

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STEAMBOAT:WALTON VILLAGE 1BD, 1BA LOWER CORNER UNIT, WD, NP, NS, HOT TUB, POOL, TENNIS COURTS. FIRST, LAST, DEPOSIT $825 879-7746 Drastically reduced Storm Meadows Club, furnished 1BD, 1BA, upscale amenities, athletic club. NS, NP, flexible terms. Valerie Lish RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1082 STEAMBOAT:Dogs Welcome 2BD, 2BA furnished, WD, garage, hot tub, bus, shopping, storage. $1500 + cable internet. 970-846-8804. peggy@peggywolfe.com Thunderhead RE STEAMBOAT:Riverfront New 2BD, 2BA on Yampa. Furnished, WD, walk to CCMC, Old Town. $1700 + utilities. 970-846-8804 peggy@peggywolfe.com Thunderhead RE STEAMBOAT: 2bd, 1ba, clean, quiet, utilities included, bus route, walk to mountain area, WD, NP, NS, $1100 819 - 2593. STEAMBOAT:1BD Pines at Ore House, Wood & Tile floors, community hot-tub, bus route, NS, NP, WD, $950 includes cable. 970-846-9482

STEAMBOAT:BEST PRICED SUNRAY! Sunny 2bedroom, 2bath new condo; ski area; 2 decks; views, vaulted ceilings; heated garage; washerdryer; available July; $1200. 819-1605. STEAMBOAT:1BD, 2BA Nicely Furnished. Fireplace, WD, Fully equipped kitchen, Cable, Pool, Hot Tub, Very Clean, Mountain views. NS, NP References required. $950 1st, last, dep. Call 879-6189 STEAMBOAT:Villas 2BR, 2BA, Furnished, Hot Tub. Bus route, No Pets, $1,400 plus electric. Rent includes heat water, cable. Lease, 970-879-8161 STEAMBOAT:Great 2BD, 2.5BA, All Appliances, carport &garage on mountain. NS, NP $1,275 1st, last, deposit. Available 6/1 Dan 719-491-6231or 719-495-8304 STEAMBOAT:1BD Walton Village, Fully Furnished, totally refurbished, gas fireplace, WD, NP, NS. Available immediately. Rent negotiable based on lease term. 970-819-1811 STEAMBOAT: Walton Village 1bd, 2bath, renovated kitchen & living room, furnished NS, NP $950 970-819-0731 STEAMBOAT:Shadow Run 1bd, 1ba remodeled, fully furnished, fireplace, views, pool, hot tubs, on bus route. NS, NP. 1st, last + deposit. Lease available May 1st, $995/mo. 970-846-7032 STEAMBOAT: Newer 2 BR, 2 BA Sundance Creek Condo with FP, deck, W/D & garage. Quality finishes, excellent location & views. NS/NP. $1500 plus utilities. Nelson 970-846-8338 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, WD, cable, internet included, NS, NP, furnished, on mountain. Sauna, pool, hot tub, On bus route. First, Last. $1350 monthly. 819-2804 STEAMBOAT:Sunray 2BD, 2BA, on bus, vaulted ceiling, WD, 1 car heated garage, included heat water & cable. Call Mike 846-8692

STEAMBOAT: 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, luxury townhome. Great location on mountain, sleeps 8. Pool, spa, fitness center. July 4-11. $1,500 970-879-1833. STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, Condo, Fully furnished, WD, on bus route, NS, NP $1,400 plus utilities, First, Last, Security (719)338-4763 STEAMBOAT:Walton Village 1BD. Partially furnished. Hot tub. On bus route. No pets. $800 monthly plus utilities. Lease (970)879-8161 STAGECOACH:Immaculate remodel, 3BD, 2BA, stainless steel appliances, granite, WD. $1200 month. First, Last & Security, NS, NP. Available 09/01/09. 970-736-8199 STEAMBOAT:FREE month of May! Fully furnished one bedroom, all utilities included, pool, hot tubs, $1250 month to month, $1000 month, 6 month lease. 970-846-1031 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA furnished Rockies 1st floor. Views! Pool, hot tubs out your door! Mountain, bus route, NS, NP $1250. 304-722-2386

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STEAMBOAT:8th and Pine: $1050 month Available NOW. Cute mini-home, new kitchen, hardwoods, fireplace. All included. NS, NP Responsible and clean please! 846-8247 check out this and more online at steamboatliving.com under long term rentals.

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STEAMBOAT:QUAIL RUN, top floor, 2BD, 2BA, Attached heated garage, WD, FP. $1,375 includes most utilities. Valerie Lish RE/MAX STEAMBOAT 970-846-1082

STEAMBOAT:Fantastic Rentals Furnished 1 bedroom units starting at $900, 2 bedroom units starting at $1350. 1st, last and security. NP, NS. Lisa at 879-5100

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA furnished, remodeled, top corner unit, mountain views. wood floors, WD, HT & pool, NS, NP. $1095 monthly (970)736-1204

STEAMBOAT:Magnificent 1BD condo, Storm Meadows on Mountain. Fully furnished. $1,250 month to month. All inclusive, NS, NP. Ron @ 970-620-5918

STEAMBOAT:Very comfortable furnished condo with deck, 2BD, 2BA, awesome views. Includes cable, internet, water & trash. Available Now. 970-846-5323

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:Snowbird Perfect, Beautifully furnished, centrally located, 2+2, WD, FP, Garage, Utilities and Cable included, $1,500 mo. NS, NP, Kym 879-2149 STEAMBOAT:MOUNTAIN AREA, Shadow Run or Sunburst: Available -Furnished 2BDs , fireplace, hot tub, on bus route. Starting @ $1000. 970-846-5655. STEAMBOAT:Walton Village 1BD Condo, top floor, deck, good condition. Bus route, pool, hot tub, tennis. $750. NP, 1st, Security. 970-846-7435 STEAMBOAT:Large top floor 2BD, 2BA Rockies Condo. Furnished, hardwood, deck, storage, bus route, pool, hottubs, golf; utilities included. $1400 month Lindsay 508-789-1910 or http://www.2433rockiesway.com/, STEAMBOAT:Storm Meadows 2BD, 2BA fully furnished, mountain, WD, NS, NP, & bus. 818-917-0809 or kruha@verizon.net STEAMBOAT:New 2bd, 2ba units, all upgrades, furnished, WD, decks, hot tub, NS, NP $1500 $1750, Utilities paid, flexible. 303-909-5563 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA fully furnished downtown condo, no pets, Available June 1st $1,500 month includes utilities. 846-8440 STEAMBOAT:The Whole Enchilada 5 Star Resort, every amenity: furnished, PL, HT, restaurant, bar, parking, laundry. $950 970-846-8804. peggy@peggywolfe.com Thunderhead RE

STEAMBOAT: 2BR - 2BA Walton Creek, Lease Negotiable, Pool, Hot Tub, partially furnished, storage. $1150.00 1st,last,security NS, NP, WD. 970-846-7587 Walton Village Omicron Unit for rent. One Bedroom, 2 FULL baths with a Murphy bed. Perfect for a couple. Nicely remodeled. Upper corner unit right next to the pool with ski mountain views. $1100. Lease length & terms flexible. Available the first week in May. Please call (970) 291-9183 for more information. STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, Walton Village unfurnished, WD, NS, NP, lease. Water, heat, cable included. $850 month. Available May 1st. Call 970-948-1525 STEAMBOAT: Villas 2BD, 1BA sunny upper corner unit, attached garage, HT, WD, NS, NP. Gas & cable included. $1350. 846-3471 STEAMBOAT: 1BD, 1BA, Shadow Run, WD, partially furnished. NS, NP, $950 a month. 970-846-9383 STEAMBOAT:Available May 16, studio at North Star on the mountain. On the busline, pet negotiable, deposit negotiable, no smoking, furnished or unfurnished, you choose! $850.00 719-459-1121 or 719-535-0484

STEAMBOAT:2BD plus loft, 1.5BA, WD, steps from bus, NS, pets negotiable, 8 minute walk to Gondola. $1650 815-441-3627 2BD, 2BA furnished Lodge on mountain. Pool, hottubs, deck, cable, gas, internet, shuttle. NS, NP. $1600, 200yds to Gondola 440-666-6008

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, nicely updated top corner unit w/fire place, WD, NS, NP, hot tub, on bus route. $975 + electric. (303) 880-9352

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STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA partially Furnished, Internet, Cable Included, bus-route, WD, Hot-Tub, mountain. NS, NP $1200 1st, Last, Security. 970-871-7921 STEAMBOAT: 1BD, fully remodeled Timbers Condo. New floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, great view. $950, Available June 10th 802-310-1135 STEAMBOAT:ShadowRun 2BD, 2BA, DW, WD, fireplace, cable, pool, htub, extra storage, on mountain, NS NP $1200 +utilities, available immediately 307-760-3227. STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA on the Mountain, bus. Internet, cable included and WD. NS, NP $1500 1st, last and a security. 819.4301 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, flexible lease terms. Call Megan 720-335-6562 or e-mail megangillick@gmail.com STEAMBOAT:Condos available for rent immediately Very Large, furnished, 2 bedroom 1 bath on mountain & bus. $1200 NS, NP. 970-846-6444 STEAMBOAT:Sunray 2BD, 2BA furnished on bus line, vaulted ceiling, WD, 2-car heated garage. Includes heat & water. Call mike 846-8692

STEAMBOAT: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Furnished Condo on Mountain. WD, NP, NS. Steamboat Home Management & Realty 879-1982 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 2BA, Top corner, GFP, WD, Pool, HT, Updated, Creek views. NP NS References required. $1000. 1st, last, deposits 879-3788

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, off Tamarack. , NS, pets ok, 1 car garage, deck, views. $1750 monthly, Utilities included, flexible lease. (970)846-2225 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, 3357 Apres Ski Way, WD. Walking distance to Gondola. NP, $1100 monthly + deposit & utilities. 970-846-9589 STEAMBOAT: Downtown Studio, 1,200 sq ft apartment, 1,000 sq ft garage. Live and work from home. $1,500 mo 846-9753 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:$1,300 mo, 2 bed 1 ba, WD, garage, great views of downtown, pets neg. 1st, last, security deposit, 734-4919. STEAMBOAT:3BD, 1BA, garden level, fenced yard. Off Tamarack. Bus, 1-car garage, WD, NS. $1650 plus utilities. Available Now 970-879-5507, (970)879-8584 STEAMBOAT: Old Town 3BR, 2BA, furnished flat, off-street parking, NS, NP, first, last, security, references. $1500 mo + util. 879-1521.

STEAMBOAT:Great Location close to Lifts, Bus & Grocery: 2br with loft & yard on large lot. Great deck, yard & ample parking, wood stove, pets ok. Flexible on # of occupants. Ideal for skiers, or students. $1,500 Call Jon 970-819-6930 CLARK: Steamboat Lake. Beautiful log home for rent. Furnished, 5 BR, 3BA. $2,000 mo plus tenant paid utilities. Call (303)698-9279 STEAMBOAT:Country Bliss Without the Hassles! 2BD, 1BA, 1300sqft, office, 2 car-garage, huge deck, WD, Views, pets okay, horses negotiable. $1,450 plus utilities. (720)323-8683 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. $2000 + utilities 970.846-0833 STEAMBOAT: Spectacular ski area views from this 4BD, 3BA Tree Haus home. Just 2 miles from both downtown and the ski area. Close to everything Steamboat has to offer! Fully furnished with landscaped yard, large deck, hot tub and 2-car garage. Long-term lease $3,500 monthly + utilities. Pets welcome. Call 970-390-5244. HAYDEN:Spectacular home in Hayden for rent. 4BDR 3BATH, 3000 sq ft with att dbl gar. Open floor plan, in-flr heat, 500 sq ft custom log deck, two laundries, oversized kitchen with dbl ovens, custom closets, undgr sprinkler. We are looking for neat, clean, responsible renters ONLY! Lease and deposit required. $2000 mo. Call Amy 846-7044. CLARK: Right on The Elk River, 3BD, 2BA, WD, NS, pets neg., $1350 month 879-3253

STEAMBOAT:4BD, 2BA, WD, 1 car garage, quiet, convenient location. Great views! $1,800 month plus utilities. References required! Pet negotiable. 970-879-1197

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: CHEAP RENT! Live in my updated condo while I sell it. 1 bed, 1 bath, NS, NP $700 970-846-6444

STEAMBOAT: Large home with great yard, nice neighborhood. 4 BD, 2 BA, partially furnished, 1 car garage, deck, W/D. Dog allowed. $1900 monthly. Avail June. Call Central Park Management at 879-3294.

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

STEAMBOAT:2bd, 2ba Furnished, Roomy, sunny ground floor unit. Great location, easy walk to downtown. NS, NP, WD, Deck. Available June 1st, $1600 includes utilities. 846-1599

OAK CREEK:Brand New 1/2 Duplex for Rent 3BD, 2BA, 2-car garage, all appliances included + central vacuum. NS, Pet negotiable. Sierra View, $1650 monthly + utilities. Call Joe 846-3542

CONDO: Views! 2 BD 1BA nicely furnished Villas @ Walton Creek, garage FP WD deck NS NP $1,250mo lesliefiji@frii.com 340-344-2989

STEAMBOAT:Rockies 1BD. Furnished, FP, pool, hot tub. Walk to Mt. No pets. $950 monthly plus electric. Lease 970-879-8161 STEAMBOAT:Condos available for rent immediately Live in style. Completely gutted, remodeled 1 bed, 1bath condo, contemporary finishes. $1000 NS. 970-846-6444 STEAMBOAT: Walton 1BD, 1BA nicely updated, washer, dryer, gas fireplace, storage, bus route. $900 Scott Wither 970-846-5898 Candice 970-846-1642 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, Spectacular views, on mountain, newly renovated, stone, granite. Call for details. Available May-November, short or long term. 970-879-1833 STEAMBOAT: Never lived in Sunray 2BD, 2BA, Beautiful Garden level unit, with quality finishes. WD, FP, HT, NS, 1 car garage, on bus line $1400 + deposit which in includes water, cable and heat. Lease length negotiable. Email for photos: naomi_lang@hotmail.com or call 819-0484 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Storm Meadows East Condo. Fully furnished. Utilities included. $975 monthly. Available until December 1st. Call (507)250-5041 STEAMBOAT: Large, 2BD, 2BA + loft, one car garage, NS, NP, WD, DW, on mountain. Cable, water, trash included. 846-4037 STEAMBOAT:1BD Pines at Ore House, Wood & Tile floors, community hot-tub, bus route, NS, NP, WD, $950 includes cable. 970-846-9482 STEAMBOAT:Spring Meadows Condo 2BD, 1BA, unfurnished, close to mountain. $900 monthly plus S.D. NS, NP. (970)879-2373

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA newer-home. 2 car garage, spacious kitchen, FP, WD. Mountain, bus route, landscaped, Jacuzzi tub. $2150 month. 970-846-5004, 870-6410 STEAMBOAT:$300 Cash if lease by May 25. Cozy 3BD, 1BA Old Town home. Hardwood floors, WD, Pets considered. $1700 month plus utilities. First, Security. 846-1007 STEAMBOAT:3BD, 3BA open, vaulted ceiling, hot tub, double garage & fenced, NS, Pet? $1,800 month. Call 970-846-2880

STEAMBOAT: NEW 3BR, 2.5BA, 2 CAR HEATED GARAGE. MOUNTAIN VIEW. 328 PARKVIEW DRIVE, NS, PETS NEGOTIABLE. $2300 MONTH, REDUCED. 970-819-1890

FOR RENT: Duplex, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage. Tamarack area, nice views, quiet neighborhood $1,600/mo. Ty 879-1822 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:Walk to Gondola, 4 Bed, 3 bath furnished custom duplex home. WD, NS, NP. $2400 plus utilities. 846-6910 STEAMBOAT:Strawberry Park Home, 3 + Bedrooms, 2 Bath, remodeled 04’; 1Bedroom 1Bath basement apartment. $3000 + monthly. 879-1086 or 846-9783 STEAMBOAT:Fantastic Oldtown 3BD, 1BA. Great location! Large fenced yard, big deck. NS, available 6-1. Dog ok. $1,850 + utilities. 846-5667 STEAMBOAT:4BD, 2BA Fairview Home available 6/15/09. Solar and gas heat, cool summers, warm winters. Private landscaped yard, NS. $2,300 (970)846-9053

STEAMBOAT:Responsible Caretaker Renter (couple) needed! Reference Required. 3BD, 2BA, mountain, WD, Deck. Avail June. $1500 $1700 depending on duties. 970-858-7735

STEAMBOAT:Quiet country home. 2bd, 1ba + office. 2 car garage with shop and laundry room. NS. Pets negotiable. $1400 month. First, Last, Deposit. 846-8778.

STEAMBOAT:Nice and clean 3BD, 2.5BA, Fish Creek Falls house with a yard. 1 car garage, WD, NP, $1800, 819-5648

STEAMBOAT:Old Town Home, 3BD, 2BA, Gas fireplace, W/D, NS, Pets OK, One yr. lease, 1st and security. $1800 month, 846-4705 STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2.5BA, plus apartment, 2 car garage, pets ok. $2500 month (970)819-1540

CLARK:Charming Cabins for lease 17 miles North of Steamboat: 1BD’s start at $650 monthly, 2BD’s $1,000 monthly plus utilities. NS, NP. Horse boarding available. 1st, Last, Security. 970-879-6220. STEAMBOAT: Old Town, 4BD, 3.5BA, pristine long term rental property, $3,5800 no pets. Scott Wither 970-846-5898 Candice 970-846-1642 STEAMBOAT: 4 BR, 2 BA custom family home in Fairview. $2250 mo. INCLUDES utilities. June 1st. Jen 846-6377. See photos description at www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferl2009/.

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STAGECOACH:3BD, 2BA $1,000, month includes water, sewer, trash & snow. NP. Fully furnished. New carpeting, new tile. Available Immediately 970-819-1666 STEAMBOAT: 3BD, 3.5BA Custom home on Anglers Drive. This home has everything! $3,750 monthly, see more details at tntpropertiesonline.com or Call 970-846-6767

CRAIG: Like new Mobile Home. 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath. NS, NP, $900 monthly. For More Info please call 970-620-0465. STEAMBOAT: For rent or Sale June 1st. 1100sqft, 4BD, 2BA, nice yard, WD, pet possible. $1500 1st, Last, Security. 970-819-6303 SLEEPY BEAR: 3BD, 2BA, $900 monthly 970-846-5433 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: 3bed, 3bath Walton Village Townhome for rent. Sunny, corner unit with valley views. Fully furnished. $1600/month. NS, NP 970.846.9449 STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, nice, clean, 2300 sf, fully furnished or unfurnished, private town setting, aspens, great mountain views. NS $1900 970-819-7684 STEAMBOAT:1/2 OFF FIRST MONTH’S RENT! 2BD, 2BA, furnished, WD, mountain, deck, Hot tub, cable, bus. $1,350 + deposit, NS (310)920-5859 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: The Aspens @ Walton Creek. 3BD, 3.5BA, WD, NS, partially furnished. Rent or Rent to Own option. $2150 monthly + utilities. 1 cg, FP, month 2 month, 1 dog negotiable, 1st, Security, References. Available June 1st. 970-870-0767 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: 3BD, 4.5BA, remodel, mountain, 2 car garage. NP, NS. Indoor HT, pool. Available until 12-01-09 $2,500 Mark 970-879-3334 STEAMBOAT:Villas @ Walton Creek 3BR, 3BA, 1CG, on bus route, fully furnished, no pets. Playground & 2 hot tubs on premises. $1850 mo. plus electric. Rent includes water, heat & cable. 6 month or 1yr lease. 1st, last, dep. Call Rory: (561) 722-2121

HERITAGE PARK: 3BD, 3BA unfurnished log home in excellent condition, gas fireplace, wood floors, sunroom, garage, hot tub, $2500. 970-846-5655.

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, end unit, mountain, bus route, recently update, pool, NS, NP, 1st, last security. $1300 Available June 2nd 970-846-4965

STEAMBOAT: Unfurnished 4BD, 3BA, Downtown, views, NS, pet okay, year lease, $2,500 month + utilities. 970-879-2373

STEAMBOAT:Chinook Lane, 2BD, 2BA on bus route. Furnished, WD, NS, lease. 1st, last, deposit $1500 month + utilities. Call 970-222-0913

YAMPA: 2BD, 1BA with garage, large fenced yard. NS, pet negotiable. $725 monthly, first, last, security. Available May 1st. (970)846-4596

STEAMBOAT:2BD 2 story sunny corner unit. townhouse, ski area, furnished & fully equipped, WD, pool, hot tub. NS, NP. Available 06/01. $1350 month. Cable, monthly house keeping included. 303-503-8100.

STEAMBOAT:$1,600 monthly, 4BD, 4BA FURNISHED Townhome between Mtn & town on bus route. Views, 1 car garage, W/D. (303)815-0535 STEAMBOAT: 3BD, 2BA, carport, downtown, great views, NS, pet negotiable. Finished basement. $1,900 plus utilities, deposit. 970-846-2805 STEAMBOAT:READY TO RENT! Unfurnished 3BR, 2BA, 2 car garage. Clean, quiet, fantastic views, close to town and mountain. Low utilities. 1st, Last, Security. Plowing, trash removal paid. Pets considered $1550 month 734-4919. STEAMBOAT:Enclave - 3 bedrooms. Furnished. On mountain and bus route. Two car garage. $1925 monthly plus utilities. NP Lease. (970)879-8161 STAGECOACH: Completely remodeled, 3bd 2ba,Townhome. Furnished $1150 mo, non furnished $950 mo, $1,000 deposit. NS, pet negotiable. 970.846.9591. STEAMBOAT: Whistler 2BD, 1BA $1,295 monthly discount, fully appointed, nicely furnished, no pets, Scott Wither 970-846-5898 Candice 970-846-1642 STEAMBOAT:QuailRun - 3BR’s, 3-1/2Baths. Furnished, hottub. Bus route. No pets. $2200 monthly plus electric. Rent includes heat, water, cable-internet. (970)879-8161 STAGECOACH Townhome: 3BD, 2BA great views, unfurnished. First, last, security. $1,100 monthly. NP, Available May 1st. (970)618-1727 STAGECOACH: 3BD, 2BA townhome, WD, wood stove, spectacular lake view, end unit, new wood floors. $1100 monthly + utilities. (970)734-8500 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA Whistler TH unit. Recent partial renovation. 1st, last, deposit with payment plan. $1300 mo. Includes several utilities and amenities. Avail immediately. 970.596.9884 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1.5BA Whistler Townhome. WD, deck, pool, hot tub, NS, NP. $1200 month includes most utilities. 1st, last, security. 846-2451. STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, 2 story, corner unit, Beautifuly furnished. Mountain, WD, gas fireplace, grill, NP. $1,495 includes cable, trash, & H2O. Available 06/02 (970) 291-9141

STEAMBOAT: Newly refurbished bedroom in remodeled downtown house with semi - private bath, $650 month. Call 970-581-9197, 970-402-0581 STEAMBOAT: 2-3BD, BA, family room, seperate entrance, share large kitchen, WD, fireplace, NS, $1,250 monthly. 970-879-2373 STEAMBOAT: Furnished room available, on mountain, includes heated garage parking, bike path, bus, NP, NS. $700 month. 819-9463 STEAMBOAT: 2BD’s in a 3BD Indian Meadows. Corner unit, very nice, 1 year lease, NS, pet? $600 per room. 846-5632 STEAMBOAT:Downtown 7th Street location. Master Suite - fabulous home. $1,000 monthly, Includes utilities, cable, NS, NP. 875-0700. Short stay available -No lease. STEAMBOAT:1 room available in 3BD house on 13 acres, on Trout Creek. $600 monthly. 879-3699 STEAMBOAT:Mature housemate needed for 4bd, 3.5ba home. 6 miles North of Steamboat. $625 plus utilities, pets and lease term negotiable. (303)673-0727. STEAMBOAT:1bd, shared bath in 3bd, 2ba nice townhome. Hot tub, NP, NS, Tamarack area. Quiet, responsible. $700 month includes utilities, Wi-Fi. First, Last. (970)846-4312

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STEAMBOAT:Tamarack along bus route, unfurnished room, private entrance, bath. Mature, responsible individual, NS, NP. Deposit + $525, split utilities. 970-879-6903 STEAMBOAT:Room for rent with private bathroom. Hot tub, NP, on the bus line. $625 not including utilities. Check out yv310.com and email info@yv310 for details.

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

HAYDEN: 3100 sq ft warehouse with office and full bath/shower – 2 12X14 foot truck doors and man doors on either side. Could divide. New, landscaped and ready to lease @ $10.80 per foot ($2800mo). Valley View Industrial Park, a great midpoint location between Craig and Steamboat. Call Dutch (970) 846-1676.

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

STEAMBOAT:Workshop space available. 650 heated sqft. Off Downhill Drive. Storage & utilities shared with hard working individual. $275 monthly (970)846-0699

STEAMBOAT:Shop for rent with office. 1000sf, 10’x10’ garage door, 14’ ceilings, parking. $750. Also 2200 sf available soon. 879-9133

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

Over 3 acres Heavy Industrial House/Office, Shop 1728 sq ft. 26 units self storage, Many existing uses. Close in. 970-879-5036

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

STEAMBOAT: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.

Storage: Large two car garage. Great for storage or small business or contractor. Easy location. 9th and Oak. Call Ty 879-1822

STEAMBOAT:Many possibilities exist! Opportunity to purchase last road frontage unit. Storefront visibility, mountain views at a central location. Financing available. 879-9133

HAYDEN/STEAMBOAT: Heated 14’ x 45’ storage unit for cars/RV, home or business. On site airport shuttle, clubhouse and manager. $69K Jack (303)475-9864

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

STEAMBOAT:Rooms for rent in beautiful 4BD Townhome, NS, NP. $650 monthly per room includes all utilities & internet, on bus route, between downtown and mountain. (970)846-6423 STEAMBOAT:1 bedroom available in a 3bed 2bath house. .5 mile from downtown, bus route, core trail. $550 monthly plus utilities. 970-846-4439

STEAMBOAT: On bus route and bike path, Roommate wanted $665. Available June 1st, Please call to set up Interview. 303-653-6233 Mature roommate wanted for Downtown apartment. Great location, close to bus, W/D, N/S. $450/month includes utilities. $400 deposit. 970-846-9108 STEAMBOAT:Room in large log home, half mile from town. NS, NP, WD. $600 month, including utilities. 970-879-3473, leave message. STEAMBOAT: Share house downtown newly remodeled, contemporary, 3BD, 2BA. Overlooking deck! Garage space optional. WD, $650mo + 1/3 utilities. 846-0267 STEAMBOAT:Looking for 1 roommate to share 3BD, 2BA house with one other, WD, pets neg. $625 includes utilities. (970) 846-8890 STEAMBOAT:Roommate needed to share 3 bd townhome $433 month plus 1/3 utilities. 301-802-5344 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 Furnished room for rent. $600 month + 1/4 utilities.NS,NP,no drugs. $600 deposit at move in. Large room with great views! Call 970-819-7854.

RETAIL - Center of Downtown 1,200 - 3,500 SF Boutique Retail, Food Service - Restaurant? Flexible Terms. OFFICE - Prestigious location center of Downtown 700 - 1400 SF, Tenant finish allowance, Call Jon Sanders 970.870.0552 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: 3 offices available in very nice building near the ski area and on the bike path. Would share space with 2 person CPA firm. $1300 monthly includes utilities and DSL. Contact Scott 970-734-8118.

STEAMBOAT:2 Retail Commercial Spaces available - Ace @ the Curve Plaza, high traffic anchor tenant. 850sqf. & 1200sqf. NNN, all spaces finished, incentives available. Contact Dave@steamboatagents.com

CRAIG: up to 2,500 sq ft @ $10 per sq ft, including shop, utilities included, high traffic location with good parking. call Bobbie Jo (970)824-7000

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STEAMBOAT:Pentagon West Office spaces available starting at $375 month + cam. Garage Bay with office. $600 month + cam. 970-846-4267

STEAMBOAT:1900sqft of Lincoln Avenue Frontage for $3930 per month, includes utilities! First floor space, available mid may. The Commercial Propert Group 970-879-1402

STEAMBOAT: Prime Downtown Location in Historic Professional Office Building! 1,050 sf first class finished space including 3 offices and 5 work stations located at 141 9th Street. Call Ryan at 871-9494 ext 14.

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

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

Furniture / Design Business For Sale. Prime downtown location, serious inquiries only. Call for details 879-5154

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.

Motivated Seller. Offered at $333,000. #124445 This is the least expensive three bedroom condominium on the market! This is a totally remodeled top floor corner unit. Enjoy ski mtn views and lots of light due to the extra windows in this unit. The remodel completed last year includes hardwood floors, new paint and texture, new tile and carpet and new vanities in the baths. Owners can have pets! Call Cheryl Foote at (970)846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

MONEY MAKING BUSINESS:Own Classic Home Consignment Store! Small investment for a larger return. Serious Only! MOTIVATED SELLER! 970-824-7500 or 702-349-8546

Don’t Wait! Fire Sale! Offered at $399,999 #124186. Drastically reduced for a quick sale! Everyone is waiting for “the Deal” to come on the market... this is it! Enjoy huge views of the Mt Werner from this premier two bed, two and a half bath unit at The Ranch at Steamboat. This unit has been upgraded to include granite counter tops, new furniture, newer flooring, paint and appliances including water heater and washer/dryer. Call Cheryl Foote at ( 9 7 0 ) 8 4 6 - 6 4 4 4 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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

BEST PRICED 2bd, 2ba on the market! Only $249,000 for 1020 sqft. OWNER FINANCING! Why wait? Call me! Roy Powell 846-1661, RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT

STEAMBOAT:First month free. Professional suites and individual offices available at 1205 Hilltop Pkwy from $600. Lofted ceilings, AC, security, plenty of parking, great views from every office. Call Jules 879-5242 STEAMBOAT: Exceptional Downtown Locations! Office spaces ranging from 300 to 900 SF. 1st and 2nd floor units. COMPETITIVE & NEGOTIABLE LEASE RATES! Call Central Park Management at 879-3294.

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STEAMBOAT:SUMMER RENTAL. 3BR, 2Bath duplex off of Tamarack. $1,100 month including utilities. Available June - August. Perfect for retirees or vacationing family. Call 616-874-5810.

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

CRAIG:Shop - Warehouse 1st & Ranney St, 4800ss per bay, 2 bays available. 970-629-2252

STEAMBOAT:$1,000 month to month discounted rent! AVAILABLE NOW! 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 kath@evodesign.biz

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

Affordable Quail Run Condo, All utilities for heat, water, sewer, cableTV, trash, hot tubs & snowplowing is included in Homeowners dues! Extremely well marintained 2BD, 2BA, with garage, top floor, ski mountain views. $369,000. Call Roy Powell, RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661

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STEAMBOAT:NEW 3BR, 2.5BA Townhome! Furnished Private Bedroom & Bath! Great neighborhood, Hardwood, Tile! WD, WiFi, lease $850 includes utilities! 970-846-0440

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AFFORDABLE MOUNTAIN CONDO! $259,900 MLS#122773 Two-bedrooms, two-bathrooms. Pets allowed! Tour: www.PropertyPanorama.com/43173.

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Priced way under recent appraisal of $270,000! Granite slab countertops, stainless appliances, cherry cabinets. Move-in ready. (970)846-5803. sue@oldtownrealty.com 2BD, 2BA + loft, great location, new paint, carpet, tile and Hickory hard wood floors. $279,900. Call 819-4335 FSBO #313 Ski-inn, 2BD, 2BA, Under Gondola, W/D, 987 sq.ft. $572,500 Phil (713)818-1513 Top Floor Corner Walton Creek Offered at $234,000 #125088 Gorgeous complete remodel with granite, custom cabinetry, stainless appliances, wood composite flooring, 6-panel doors, slate, custom tile in the new bathroom, new vanity, etc. The most desirable location in the complex. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at (970)846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty Quail Run $299,900 2 bedrooms with garage, vaulted ceilings, low HOA dues priced for a quick sale! (970)846-5803 sue@oldtownrealty.com

$169,900 LOCAL STARTER OR INVESTOR CONDO MLS#124806 One Bedroom, dogs allowed. Low dues. Washer/dryer. The market has bottomed; pending home sales up, existing home sales up, construction spending up, monthly supply of inventory down, buyer traffic up, consumer confidence up. Interest rates lower than ever! Use the $8,000 tax credit for 3.5% of your down payment, also 102% financing, you don’t need any money to buy this home. This condo is less expensive to buy than to rent. Investors: this is the first property in years in Steamboat that cash flows positive. Now is the time to buy! Tour: www.PropertyPanorama.com/57622

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FSBO DEAL: Upper Walton Village 1BD. $170,000 Call 819-6209

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Just steps from Steamboat’s slopes! Private entry, fireplace, 3 levels, 1.5 bath, patio on the lawn! $275,000. Patricia Dulan , Broker. 970.870.6373 FSBO: Sunny 2bedroom, 2bath new condo; ski area; views; decks; top floor vaulted; low HOA includes heat and utilities! heated garage; mls: 125462, $70K below appraisal @ $329K OBO. BUYER BROKER 3% 819-1605.

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Move-in Ready, 3BD, 2BA, 1-car home located within walking distance of downtown Steamboat. Master bath with Whirpool tub and double sink vanity, gas-fireplace 2-decks, extra parking, corner lot, mature landscaping, sprinkler system, on bus-route, bike-path, great views! Pioneer Village $430,000 Directions: HWY-40, 1/2 mile west of 13th St, Across from new Community Center, Rt on Conestoga Circle top of hill, brown house on left, 1467 (970)871-4880 (970)819-0347 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. Foreclosures, Short Sales, & Smokin’ Hot Real Estate Deals WWW.STEAMBOATBESTBUYS.COM Updated Weekly. 46275 Rock Springs Lane. $697,000. 3bdrm 2ba 80 acres. Borders Elkhead Reservior & BLM. Very Motivated. Call Linda ReMax About You 824-7000.

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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 or westernslopefsbo.com DOWNTOWN CHARMER, 2BD, 1BA home plus 2nd unit 1BD, 1BA, .19 acre lot with trees. Great location. Owner, Broker Call Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661

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West 2BD, 2BA, 4 star rated, steps to the mountain, motivated seller. $325,000. 875-2940 Mike, Colorado Group Realty.

Cute Single Family Home in Oak Creek Offered at $349,900 #124232 Cute, bright and sunny 2+ bedroom/ 2 bath home above Oak Creek. Artistic details throughout, plenty of room for everyone. Private master with big windowsand balcony. Nice location on 3 fenced lots, storage shed and room to build a garage. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at (970)846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

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4BD, 1.75BA, 2300sf, new appliances, new carpet, horse corral, Hay shed, good water, great views! Mid $200’s. See web site for full description: http://ricks-place-online.net or call 970-629-5397

Value with Quality Offered at $765,500 #125109 Incredible value for the dollar - $206 per sq ft. Listed under year-end appraisal. Well thought out home. Like new condition, 4 bed, 4 bath, great open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, easy access to three car garage and mudroom off main floor, lots of cabinet space with soft-close on drawer, granite counter tops, walk-in-pantry, solid pine doors and trim, lower level activity room, two laundry areas, huge fenced backyard, large 30 x 12 deck off dining room, fabulous views of Flattops and open space. Easy access to walking trails. Call Cindy MacGray at (970)875-2442 or (970)846-0342 Prudential Steamboat Realty

Gorgeous North Routt Home Offered at $460,000 #124041 This home not only has views, great layout, custom tile, hardwood floors, 4 bedrooms, ample square footage and sits on almost a ½ acre lot. It is also located in one of North Routt’s greatest neighborhoods! The master bedroom is on the main level, 2 upper bedrooms with private living area including a home theatre system and the lower level is perfect for guests including a brand new bath and laundry. Call Cheryl Foote at ( 9 7 0 ) 8 4 6 - 6 4 4 4 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

Great SPACIOUS HOME on 1.7 acres 4BD,/4BA set-up w/two separate units, decks, and oversized garage. ONLY $540,000 Call Roy Powell REMAX/STEAMBOAT 846-1661

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

Economical, wonderful, in town; beautiful mature grounds; minute’s walk to river, downtown. 2bd, 2ba home plus detached guesthouse. MLS 124942.www.steamboathomeforsale.com. 970-734-7113. Brand New Home in Hayden Offered at $279,900 #125085 HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! Brand New! Three bedroom, two bath home in the new Sagewood subdivision. This home has Hickory wood floors, stainless steel appliances, a nice large master bedroom and an attached oversized one car garage. Call Cheryl Foote at ( 9 7 0 ) 8 4 6 - 6 4 4 4 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Brand new Custom Home 3 BD, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage, 2500 sq ft. OPEN HOUSE Sunday May 24th. 2pm-6pm, 38835 Main St, Milner. MLS#123639 Call 970-846-8949

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OLD TOWN CHARM Offered at $559,000 #125275 2 bedroom home downtown. New roof, insulation, hot water heater, interior & exterior doors and windows. The kitchen is outfitted with new tile flooring, decorative backsplash and vintage cabinets that have been refinished for a stunning new face. Both bedrooms boast hardwood floors & have been recently gutted and outfitted with built-in bookshelves. Remodeled bathroom with modern Kohler fixtures and impressive tile overlay. Mature trees & self-draining irrigation system. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

$167.50 PER SQFT! Silver Spur 4BD, 3.5BA home. This is the LOWEST PRICE/SQFT ON THE MARKET. An immaculate well built 4600+ sqft custom home. Call Roy Powell at RE/MAX STEAMBOAT (970) 846-1661. Plus get $10,000 back at closing!!! 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

Adorable Home in Phippsburg Offered at $274,500 #125256 Located 4 miles south of Oak Creek, you must see this well-cared for home! Plenty of room upstairs and downstairs with recent upgrades in kitchen, baths, windows, new flooring and more. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large kitchen, sunny dining area upstairs. 1+ bedrooms and a master bath downstairs. Great backyard, storage shed, hot tub, mature trees and room to grow on the lot! Call Angela A s h b y ( 9 7 0 ) 8 1 9 - 4 8 9 7 Angela@YourSteamboatHome.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Views, Views, Views! Offered at $3,595,000, #122380 Possibly the best views of the mountain can be seen from this 5 bedroom/ 7 bath home. The master suite is on the main level with its own office and walk out to a private hot tub. A large family room, wine cellar, great storage and incredible craftsmanship can be found in this luxury home. Call for an appointment. Completion in August of ‘08. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty River Bend Ranch Offered at $1,495,000 #123153 Overlooking the Elk River and Mad Creek below, River Bend Ranch is a hidden gem conveniently located just 7 miles from town. The 35-acre property provides fly fishing on over 1.5 miles of the river and horseback riding amongst fenced pastures. The classic 4,188 square foot home has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths and is well suited for entertaining or enjoying the beautiful scenery. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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CRAIG: FSBO, Family, Friends and Fido 4BD, 2BA, 2 car garage, AC, large fenced yard, spacious deck, new windows, new kitchen, many upgrades, 1281 Crest Drive, Craig, CO. $244,900 Brokers Welcome=2% 970-824-6804, 970-629-8739 OWN THIS DOWNTOWN HOME FOR ONLY $1,750/month with $50,000 down, 5% interest only payment on $420,000, balloon in 3-5 years! 2BD/1BA home on a huge .79 acre lot. VIEWS! Owner/Broker Call Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661 4BD, 3BA in Beautiful Stagecouch area, with 9x15 swim spa. Lease to own option by owner. $600,000 Please Call 736-8396

Below Market Value, Great Starter home! $172,000 3BD, 1.5BA, 2 car garage. 648 Colorado Street, Craig. Please call 970-824-9784 970-887-2411

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Three bedroom 2 ½ bath home with large two car garage offered at $298,000.00. This well kept 1995 Hayden home offers two stories, professional landscaping, wraparound decks overlooking greenbelt on Harvest Drive. A must see value for Routt county buyers looking for great value in a family home! Call Dutch Elting at Prudential Steamboat Realty, 970 879-8100 see virtual tour on line at www.DutchElting.com Stagecoach 3BD, 2.5BA, garage, 2300 sqft, stream in back, Beautiful Views. $419,000. Call 970-846-1525

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

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Lovely Home in Hayden Offered at $375,000 #124970 Gorgeously remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Hayden in wonderful family neighborhood. Remodel includes bamboo floors, granite counter tops, tile flooring, new cabinets, trim and paint throughout. Enjoy outdoor living with fenced yard and large deck with sweeping valley views. A perfect place to call home and a must see for Hayden buyers. Call Colleen de J o n g ( 9 7 0 ) 8 4 6 - 5 5 6 9 Colleen@PrudentialSteamboatRealty.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Price Reduced! New home, 2BA, 3BD, 2 Car garage on large lot! Gain instant equity! 980 E 9th, Craig. 970-629-5427

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

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West Acres 2bd, 1ba, updated and clean! Tile, laminate floors, new furnace, wood stove, 2 sheds, all appliances incl WD, large deck, fenced yard! $42,000 819-0929 or 819-4377

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

2,100 + sqft for $459,000. 3/3 + bonus room + loft, all new carpet, on mountain, bus route, Totally Remodeled! 819-8777

OPEN HOUSE - Price Reduced Saturday, May 16, 2009. 11:00 am to 2:00 pm or by appointment. 1281 Crest Drive, Craig, 824-6804 or 629-8739

NATIONAL FOREST ACCESS. 5.2 acres. Hahn’s Peak views. $219,000! Another excellent buy! Roy Powell RE/MAX STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661 5 miles NE of Craig, 38 acres, $106,400. Views, power, owner financing available with $10,000 down. 970-826-4721

HUGE DOWNTOWN PARCEL! Surrounded by undeveloped 3rd Avenue & Pagosa Court alley. .79 acres includes 2BD, 1BA rental. Build up to 4 more homes! Not sub-dividable. $470,000. Call Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661

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Panoramic views including the Ski Area and Trout Creek! Secluded location with nearly 40 acres. Great value just 10 miles from town. $339,000. Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBAOT (970)846-1661

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Absolutely no covenants: Stagecoach, 11 acres, subdividable. Paid tap fees ($30,000 value) plus water rights. Aspens, views. $265,000. Bring all offers. 970-819-0383.

Magnificent Large Lot on Ridge Road Offered at $750,000 #124724 1.3 Acre on the Mountain with views of Mountain and Valley. Water, sewer, electric, gas, phone and driveway to lot. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Reality

RENT TO OWN! Willow Hill MH/Park, Oak Creek! Remodeled 1400 sq./ft., 4 Bedroom doublewide - $950 month. 875-0700. Beautiful fenced yard!

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The Perfect Horse Property Offered at $1,170,000 #125293 This 35-acre ranch gives an excellent opportunity to build your dream home while the existing 2 bedroom unit provides a current living space. This fully outfitted equestrian ranch offers a 6,940 square foot barn with horse stalls, indoor round pen, heated tack room with hot & cold water, feed room and loft storage for over 40 tons of hay. A 1,200 square foot heated shop will easily accommodate up to 4 vehicles or many of your other toys. A Catamount Ranch & Club membership is also available. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Historical Farm Offered at $1,900,000 #122095 Located at the west gateway of Steamboat Springs, this 10+ acre homestead portrays a simpler way of life. Set on top of a knoll and overlooking a large pond, the views stretch from Mt. Werner to the Flat Tops. The property has a home built in 1927, a classic barn worthy of national registry, grain silos and is ideal for horses. The homestead has great potential for future development and is in the West Steamboat Springs Area Plan. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Oak Point Ranch. Approx. 2500 acres. Great Grazing and Big Game Hunting! Priced at $2,500,000. Call Patricia Dulan Broker, (970)870-6373

LOCATION LOCATION RIVERSIDE LOCATION! 27 Dream Island 2BD, 1.5BA, Appliances, Hrdwd kitch Flr, woodburner. MUST SEE to appreciate. 870-3110

Ready to build, 5.3 acre LPS lot. Surrounded by 190 acres of preserved land. Bordering Flying Diamond Ranch, Ag Status, water, good hay. Just off expanded HWY 131, elevated, private setting. Stunning views of ski area. Flat building site, no envelope. FSBO $235,000. 970-819-5353

3 Old Town Lots in Steamboat Springs Flat, easy build, fenced with views of Sleeping Giant. $300,000 970-826-0307

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Exceptional HWY 129 Frontage in Copper Ridge. Large commercial space offering offices, show room & warehouse use. Lease or sell. $1.1M. Call Lisa Stoll at Colorado Group Realty 870-8800 ID#124805

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VIEWS OF THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE!!! Aspen Tree Covered, Ready to build. Steamboat Lake. $125,000 OR TRADE! Call Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661

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Best Buy Three Bedroom Townhome Offered at $409,000 #124556 3 BDRM/2.5 BA & GARAGE! Corner unit with natural light, views of the mountain. Just steps from Yampa River access, the Core Trail & free bus route. Club house amenities, pet friendly and super low dues! Call Lisa Olson or Beth Bishop at 970-875-0555 to find out more or see virtual tours at www.lisaolson.com. Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Dream Island 3BD, 1BA, completely remodeled, new cabinets, appliances, carpet, storm windows, roof, wood trim,12x1’ storage shed. 100% financing to qualified buyers. $37,500 Don Kotowski Rocky Mountain Real estate 846-8081 or 846-7522

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

BEST AND NEWEST TOWNHOME 2BR, 2BA 1152sqft Westend Village. Great finishes, sunny end unit. www.coreykopischke.com/house 846-2141 FSBO $289,000

STAGECOACH: Large Lake View Lot, ready to build, no assesments, W-S taps paid, soils test, plans, utilities. $190,000. Call 638-4496

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Sleepy Bear #36 2BD, 1BA, new carpet, paint. WD. $29,000 Call 734-6208

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GREAT DEAL! 2BD, 1BA Oak Creek mobile home, woodburning stove, updated appliances, and lots of remodeling, $5000 price negotiable. 970-819-0252

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Rare Ranchland in South Valley. Offered at $1,500,000 #118981. Rare larger parcel in the fabulous South Valley. Extensive panoramic views of the ski area, divide, Sarvis wilderness area, Blacktail Mountain, Stagecoach, and Thorpe Mountain. Wonderful pond dug in the late 1950’s is a wildlife watcher’s delight. Homesite has 30+ year old trees and the best views in the South Valley. Sellers have owned and farmed this land since 1954. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at (970)846-8418 steiny@cmn.net

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Outstanding Hayden Home - Very well-kept home on a great lot with professional landscaping! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and attached 2-car garage. Sunset views from the large wrap-around deck overlooking green belt. Extras include honeycomb blinds throughout, sprinkler system, pet access doors, concrete drive, brick retaining wall and huge walk-in closet in master. 1-year HSA (Home Security of America) Home Warranty is included. Offered at $298,000. Call Dutch Elting at 970-846-5569 dutch@dutchelting.com

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Overlook Drive Oasis Offered at $2,175,000, #122522 This 4 bedroom / 4 ½ bath home has panoramic views from the valley to downtown. The house overlooks the Rollingstone Golf Course (formerly the Sheraton) and comes with a transferable golf membership. Easy living with a main floor master and his & her walk in closets. Eat-in country kitchen has a sitting area and fireplace. Three bedrooms on the lower level have access to a covered deck and large family room with wet bar. Great storage, 1000+ square feet of unfinished space, fenced in dog yard, water features, and a spacious office with a private bath complete this special home. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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House on Private 5 acres Minutes From Town. Offered at $675,000 #124331 Great location near Steamboat. On paved county road, easy access, 5 wooded acres, remodeled 3 + bed and 3 bath, extra large 24x48 plumbed outbuilding for garage for the toys, work area, storage, or barn, place for your RV . Large deck off kitchen, open floor plan with free standing gas stove in living room, electric dog fence plus acres to roam. Incredible drinking water, flower garden area, large mature Blue Spruce and Lodge pole pines, wild life, and undeveloped acres adjacent. Call Cindy MacGray at (970)875-2442 or (970)846-0342 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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QUIET AND BEAUTIFUL On cul-de-sac. 1/2 acre Aspen tree covered site. ALL UTILITIES TO LOT. $98,000 Call Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT (970) 846-1661

www.commercialsteamboat.com DOWNTOWN HOME 3BD, 2BA. $439,000. Strawberry Park Ranch, running water, $2.5M. 3 Pines Springs Lots, $150k each. Paul Hands (970)879-1086 SAVERY, WYOMING PANORAMIC VIEW OF MOUNTAINS .52 ACRES with 3 BR, 1.5 Bath Home. 24’ x 40’ SHOP www.kbuchananrealestate.com BUCHANAN REAL ESTATE, Karen Buchanan, Broker. 307-383-7738

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

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