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Steamboat Springs High School seniors cheer Thursday during an assembly in their honor in Kelly Meek Gymnasium. It was the last day of school for seniors.

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Chrissy Ford and Ben Paley wanted to do something practical for their senior project. And they wanted to do something green. Ford and Paley, who will graduate with the 120 other members of the Steamboat Springs High School Class of 2009 at 2 p.m. Saturday in the

■ LOTTO Thursday night’s Cash 5 numbers: 8-9-15-23-30 Drawings are held Monday through Saturday.

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school’s gymnasium, decided to study the feasibility of using wind energy to produce electricity for the Storm Peak Express

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and Morningside chair lifts at Steamboat Ski Area. Their inspiration came from a magazine article describing the successful implementation of a wind turbine at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, Mass. The turbine now powers one third of the mountain’s annual electricity. They thought, “Why not do it here?” Ford recalled. “We decided our objective

was to present our idea to the mountain,” Paley said. They did just that, compiling the necessary numbers and statistics to prepare a business presentation for Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. officials.

The research Ford and Paley first went to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden See Seniors, back page

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hroughout the run-up to last year’s presidential election, there was little attention paid outside of legal circles to whom candidate Barack Obama might select to sit on the Supreme Court if given the opportunity. All that changed Tuesday, when President Obama nominated Judge Sonia Sotomayor, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, based in New York City, to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter. For the next several months, until her confirmation by the Senate, Sotomayor will draw the ire of a segment of diehard Republicans who are as blinded by all things Obama as a segment of dyed-in-the-wool Democrats were — and still are — by all things Bush. But, contrary to the protests of some of my friends who tilt right, Sotomayor indeed is eminently qualified to sit on this nation’s highest court and should be confirmed and sworn in, absent the unearthing of an earth-shattering revelation. Sotomayor, a graduate of Princeton University and Yale Law School, first was nominated as a judge for the Southern District of New York by President George H.W. Bush in 1992. She was elevated to the

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Court of Appeals by President Bill Clinton in 1998. Prior to becoming a judge, she served as an assistant district attorney prosecuting criminal cases and in private practice. For naysayers of the president to attempt to put a chink in his armor by challenging the quality of Sotomayor’s mind, or the depth of her legal and judicial experience, is ridiculously foolhardy. But, truth be told, it’s not Sotomayor’s intellect, education or legal experience that most bothers some of the hardcore on the conservative side of the political divide. Instead, it’s a six-sentence appeals court opinion striking down a reverse discrimination lawsuit brought by white firefighters and an out-of-context public statement purportedly trumpeting the superiority of her sex and ethnicity over that of white men that has set off bells and whistles. Those bells and whistles amount to nothing more than a false alarm. The firefighter case alleging

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reverse discrimination on the part of New Haven, Conn., officials — where Sotomayor and two of her colleagues ruled in favor of discarding a promotion exam when the results proved unfavorable to AfricanAmerican and Hispanic firefighters who took the exam — was, arguably, wrongly decided. Many legal experts predict Sotomayor’s suspiciously brief appellate ruling will be overturned by the Supreme Court next month. Still, what Sotomayor’s detractors fail to point out either because of ignorance, intentional misleading or both, is that based on current precedents underlying employment discrimination law — and until the Supreme Court overturns those precedents — the ruling is not nearly so radical as to disqualify Sotomayor. The now oft-quoted statement by Sotomayor — “I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn’t lived that life” — has been taken so far out of the context in which it was made as to completely distort the meaning of the See Douglas, page 14

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The Steamboat Springs Planning Commission gave its strong blessing Thursday night to a bundle of amendments that will pave the way for taller, denser and more predictable developments at the base of Steamboat Ski Area. Commissioners voted, 6-1, to approve dimensional standards that will increase the highest allowable height at the base area from 67 feet to 105 feet. In practice, developments of about that height already have been built or approved at the base area through the city’s planned unit development process. Through the PUD process, the city negotiates public benefits such as affordable housing and green building practices in exchange for increased height and other requested code variances. Critics said the process was frustrating, drawn-out and unpredictable. “I think this PUD process has been a nightmare,” Eric Smith, of architectural firm Eric Smith Associates, said during public comment. In addition to changes to allowable height and other dimensional standards, the proposed amendments also would require develMATT STENSLAND/STAFF opers to make an additional contribution to the city’s urban renewal authority at the base The city of Steamboat Springs Planning Commission on Thursday

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night discussed zoning changes that would increase the allowable height and density of some developments near the base of Steamboat Ski Area.

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Workforce Center instead offers resources for unemployed Zach Fridell

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The Colorado Workforce Center was in a bind. How do you host a job fair when there are no jobs available? The solution, said employment specialist Brian Bradbury, was the Routt County Summer Resource Fair, with information and services available for the unemployed. By filling the empty employer booths with spaces for résumé specialists, health information and child care options, the fair drew 110 people from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Bradbury said. That’s not nearly the 250 people who packed into Olympian Hall for the winter job fair, but it was a way to provide information to people who are seeking employment, he said. “We talked to the presenters, all of the community resource people, and they were very tickled. They wished there were more people there, but they got to assist some people that maybe they would not have been able to assist sitting in their offices,” he said.

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Steamboat Springs resident David Watkins talks to Amanda Shipps with Horizons Specialized Services on Thursday about job openings during the Colorado Workforce Center’s resource fair held at Olympian Hall.

Liza Scudder, general manager of Segafredo Italian café, one of the four businesses searching for employees at Thursday’s resource fair, said she chose to set up a booth at the fair based on the number of quality applicants she saw at the winter job fair. “It’s a good response,” she said about the winter job fair. “People have been quality. I’m able to

weed out the ones we might not really be applicable to.” Scudder was looking for baristas and bartenders for the café, based in the Sheraton Steamboat Resort. The restaurant, along with the Sheraton, Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. and Prudential Steamboat Realty, were the only See Job fair, page 16

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City Manager Jon Roberts has been moved out of an intensive care unit, and his condition has improved from “serious” to “fair” at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California. Roberts was seriously injured in a Memorial Day weekend skydiving accident near Perris, Calif. Roberts Reached by telephone in his hospital room Thursday, Roberts described the accident that concluded with his successfully dodging a 30-foot building, only to get tangled in TV antennae on top of it. “At that point,” Roberts said, “I dropped.” Roberts and his son were participating in a formation skydive with six other people Saturday. “Everything went fine, actually. It was a good jump,” Roberts

said. “We were all falling in formation, very stable. I can’t really say there was anything wrong with the jump at all.” In preparation for the deployment of their parachutes, Roberts said he and the other skydivers broke away from the formation and began “tracking away from center.” “I went to reach for my rip cord, and I could not find it,” Roberts said. Roberts said the rip cord is “like a hacky sack that sits on your right rear buttocks in a pocket.” Roberts reached a second time, and again, could not locate the rip cord. “I reached up a third time, and I mean I really looked for that rip cord, and I knew that was going to be my third and final try,” said Roberts, who explained that skydivers are taught to deploy their reserve parachute after three unsuccessful attempts to deploy their main parachute. “I could not find that rip cord.” Roberts then attempted to deploy his reserve parachute, located high on his chest. He couldn’t locate that rip cord,

either. Roberts said the reserve parachute eventually deployed, but he’s not sure whether it was because he pulled the rip cord or because an automatic mechanism fired and released the parachute. “So the chute fired — got a good opening. I reached up and released my steering toggles and unfortunately, as soon as it opened there was about a 30foot building directly in front of me,” Roberts said. He said he pulled a hard right on his steering toggles, lifted his legs and cleared the building — but not the TV antennae on top of it. “I went through the TV antennae, and that caught my chute.” Roberts said he was turned around backward, and his parachute collapsed. The firefighters who responded to the scene told Roberts he fell about 30 feet. He landed on his back. Roberts injured his thoracic aorta, which is a segment of the aorta — the largest blood vessel See Roberts, page 15

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■ Stagecoach State Park holds “Pass the Jug,” an event about the reservoir and water conservation, 11 a.m. at the marina deck for children ages 6 and older. At 3 p.m. is “Cloud Walker,” a short guided hike and weather program, at the Arrowhead Group Picnic Area for children ages 8 and older. All are welcome. A parks pass is required.

A memorial service for longtime Routt County resident Larry J. Kelly is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the home of Daniel Kelly, 136 Moffat Ave., in Yampa. For more information, call 970-638-0418 or send mail to P.O. Box 150, Yampa, CO 80483.

■ A bird walk is at 2 p.m. at Steamboat Lake State Park. Meet at the visitor center. ■ The town of Hayden holds an open house from 3 to 7 p.m. at its new police station, off U.S. Highway 40 on the new Hawthorne Street, just east of the Haven Assisted Living Center. All are welcome. ■ The Spring into Summer Carnival Fundraiser for Strawberry Park Elementary School is from 5 to 11 p.m. today, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday at the Meadows Parking Lot off Pine Grove Road. All-day, unlimitedride tickets are at the door for $25. Single tickets also are available. Call 846-9108. ■ Steamboat Springs Middle School presents “The Sleeping Giant,” written and directed by Rusty DeLucia, at 7 p.m. in the school’s cafetorium. Tickets cost $6.50 and can be purchased during school hours or at the door.

SATURDAY ■ An informal “plein air” gathering for local artists is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and June 6 at the Diamond Window Cabin overlooking Stagecoach Reservoir on Routt County Road 14. The gathering is open to any artist who would like to participate in a June 14 fundraiser for the cabin. Call Meg Tully at 736-1175, or e-mail admin@historicrouttcounty. org. ■ A garage sale to benefit Macedonian Mission for Humanity is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2965 Ski

■ Off the Beaten Path Bookstore holds an anniversary celebration all day at the store, 68 Ninth St. The event includes coffee tasting, storytime, book reviews, a seminar and more. Call 879-6830 or visit www. steamboatbooks.com for a complete event schedule. ■ Yampatika hosts a spring wildflower walk from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $40 for members and $45 for nonmembers. Call Yampatika at 8719151 to register. ■ Bud Werner Memorial Library invites children 3 to 6 years old with a caregiver to a free program, “Little Pretzel Yoga,” from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Children’s Story-time Room. Space is limited to 15 child-caregiver pairs. Wear comfortable clothing and take water. ■ The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association presents the second annual Home and Garden Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel. Call Meagan Coates at 875-7003 for details. ■ Stagecoach State Park offers “Tracks,” an animal footprint activity, at 1 p.m. at the marina deck for children ages 5 and older. A “Beetle

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■ Steamboat Lake State Park hosts events including a sandhill crane activity at 2 p.m., a bug activity at 4 p.m. and Steamboat Stargazing with Mike Zuckerman at 9 p.m. Meet at the visitor center for all programs. ■ Graduation for Steamboat Springs High School’s Class of 2009 is at 2 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Baccalaureate precedes the ceremony, at 12:30 p.m. in the high school theater. Seating for graduation begins after baccalaureate. Overflow parking will be available in the Wells Fargo parking lot, with shuttle buses running to the high school beginning at 12:15 p.m. All graduating seniors must attend a mandatory rehearsal at 10 a.m. Friday at the high school. Call the school at 879-1562. ■ A Patti Yung “Love Wildly” benefit party, with live music, silent auction, dancing and refreshments, is at 7 p.m. at the Depot Art Center, 1001 13th St. Longtime Steamboat Springs resident and photographer Patti Yung was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early March. Tickets and proceeds from a silent auction will go toward her medical costs. The cost is $20; tickets are available in advance at All That Jazz. Call Anne at 879-6477 for details.

SUNDAY ■ Off the Beaten Path Bookstore holds a free book talk and signing with Queeda Mantle Walker, author of “Last Ranch in Hell’s Canyon,” from noon to 2 p.m. Call 879-6830.

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■ The Yampa Valley School holds its graduation ceremonies at 2 p.m. at the Yampa River Botanic Park. A celebration reception immediately follows the ceremony at the Yampa Valley School. Call 879-7417 with questions.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Daniel Krajewski is at 5:30 p.m. June 9 at Staxx at Haymaker Golf Course. Friends and family are invited. For more information, call Karen at 8791265.

■ Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp begins its annual Clean-Up Day at 9 a.m. Wear old clothes, take work gloves, garden tools, paintbrushes and water. A barbecue lunch is provided. All are welcome. Call 879-7125.

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A memorial service in honor of Benita Bristol is at 2 p.m. June 5 at Colorado Mountain College at the Alpine Campus’s soccer field. The service is open to the public. Refreshments will follow.

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■ Tread of Pioneers Museum presents a brown bag lecture and booksigning at noon with Queeda Mantle Walker, author of “The Mantle Ranch” and “Last Ranch in Hell’s Canyon.” Mantle Walker tells true stories about life in the remote Yampa River Canyon, within Dinosaur National Monument. Call 879-2214.

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There are so many things I don’t understand in this world. Why can’t we do something about North Korea? Why are all the bees dying? How did I miss knowing about “Jon & Kate Plus Eight” until last week? None of these things, however, are nearly as confusing as student loans. There was a time when kids whose parents couldn’t afford to pay for college just worked their way through. But the price has Collins gone up so fast — more than twice as fast as inflation in the past two decades — that it’s not an option any more, unless the student in question is planning to be a sophomore through 2020 or is exploring the possibility of part-time employment in armed robbery. Students borrowed $19 billion in pri-

vate loans last year, from a bewildering array of options. (Does anybody find it strange that Congress is patting itself on the back for passing a law that protects college students from being offered credit cards, while they’re encouraged to commit themselves to tens of thousands of dollars in education debt?) Some of the regular private lenders charge as much as 15 percent, although thanks to their dedication to the cause of learning, they still are protected from having their claims wiped away by a bankruptcy court. Others sound as if they’re nearly free, except when they aren’t. This week, Jonathan Glater, of The Times, reported the story of Travis and Stephanie Gay, a couple in Kentucky who had borrowed about $100,000 to become special education teachers, under the impression that they could pay their loans off in five years via a special state forgiveness program for people who worked in low-salary service

professions. Right after they got married last summer, the Gays got a letter from the state agency that ran the program saying that due to tough economic times, it was canceling most of their assistance and good luck with that debt. And then, there’s the epicenter of the college loan strangeness, the federally guaranteed loans. This is a system that goes something like this: ■ We the taxpayers pay the banks to make loans to students. ■ We the taxpayers then guarantee the loans so the banks won’t lose money if the students don’t pay. ■ We the taxpayers then buy back the loans from the banks so they can make more loans to students, for which we will then pay them more rewards. Are you with me so far? Wait, I see a hand waving back there. What’s that, sir? You want to know why the government doesn’t just lend the money out itself? See Collins, page 9

I feel your pain. Not theirs. Yours. Ann Coulter

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God save us from liberal “empathy.” After President Barack Obama announced his empathetic Supreme Court nominee this week, Judge Sonia Sotomayor, we found out that some people are more deserving of empathy than others. For example, Judge Sotomayor apparently “empathized” more with New Haven, Conn., government officials than with white and Hispanic fireCoulter fighters who were denied promotions by the city on the basis of their race. In the now-famous firefighters’ case, Ricci v. DeStefano, the New Haven Fire Department administered a civil service exam to choose a new batch of lieutenants and captains. The city went so far as to hire an outside consultant to design the test in order to ensure that it was jobrelated and not racially biased.

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But when the results came in, only whites and Hispanics scored high enough to earn promotions. Such results never entice Democrats to reconsider their undying devotion to the teachers’ unions that routinely produce students who can’t read, write or do basic math. Obviously, disadvantaged children from single-parent homes suffer the most from inadequate public schools — and their tragic outcome bedevils the entire society for the rest of the students’ lives. Instead, Democrats hide the failure of government schools by punishing the high-scoring whites, Asians and Hispanics, who presumably learned everything they know at home. So, naturally, New Haven city officials decided to scrap the exam results and promote no one. Seventeen of the high-scoring whites and one high-scoring Hispanic sued the mayor, John DeStefano, and other city officials for denying them promotions solely because of their race. The district court ruled that there was no race discrimination because the lowscoring blacks were not given promotions,

either. Concerned that Sotomayor’s famed “empathy” might not shine through in cases such as Ricci v. DeStefano, the Democrats are claiming — as Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs said on MSNBC — that she was merely applying “precedent” to decide the case. You know, just like conservatives say judges should. This was an interesting claim, in the sense that it was the exact polar opposite of the truth. To be sure, there is “precedent” for racial discrimination by the government, but Plessy v. Ferguson was overturned in 1954 by Brown v. Board of Education. Not only that, but Sotomayor’s fellow Clinton appointee, Jose Cabranes (who sounds like an “empathetic” fellow), issued a blistering dissent from the appellate court’s denial of a rehearing specifically on the grounds that the case “raises important questions of first impression in our Circuit — and indeed, in the nation.” A “case of first impression” means there’s no precedent. If there were a precSee Coulter, page 9 Bruce Tinsley

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It’s time for education system reform Collins continued from 8 Excellent question! The White House estimates that it could save about $94 billion throughout 10 years if it cut out all the middlemen. And it has the basis of a system in place, since the Department of Education already makes a lot of direct loans to students. “Senator Nelson is for the system as it is now,” said a spokesman for Ben Nelson, D-Neb. If you are a big fan of Senate stalemates, you will remember Nelson, the star of such past triumphs as The Stimulus Is Too Big. A great part of Nelson’s resistance has to do with the fact that Nelnet, a big student loan provider, has its headquarters in his state. Last year, after an investigation by the New York attorney

general, Andrew Cuomo, Nelnet was one of several student lenders that agreed to a settlement in which it paid a fine and promised to abandon alleged deceptive marketing practices and inducements such as offering free iPods to students who signed on the dotted line. President Barack Obama’s proposal would allow the private companies to continue servicing the loans, protecting thousands of office jobs. However, they would no longer get the loan origination tasks, which involve the world of high finance and high pay. Stunningly, this turns out to be the part of the business that is most popular. (The chief executive of Sallie Mae, the giant in this line of work, made $4.6 million last year. The vice chairman made more than $13.2 million

plus the use of a private jet.) State agencies like the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation, star of the Gay family debacle, also make federally guaranteed loans and they don’t want to get out of the business. They like giving state residents money. They also enjoy using their profits to finance worthy enterprises — like loan forgiveness programs that run out of cash. Or, in the case of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Education Agency, spending $185,000 to send the board and staff to the Greenbrier resort in West Virginia for golf and spa treatments. It’s time for reform. The system is a mess. Possibly not as much of a mess as North Korea but right up there with the dead bees and Jon and Kate.

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Liberals empathetic only for interest groups Coulter continued from 8 edent, it would be a case of, at least, “second impression.” If it were merely “empathy” that explained liberal judges’ lawless opinions, one might expect some liberal judges to have empathy for the white and Hispanic firefighters being discriminated against today, and others to have empathy for the hypothetical black firefighters discriminated against in times past. But all liberals have empathy only for the exact same victims — always the ones who are represented by powerful liberal interest groups. As Joe Sobran says, it takes a lot of clout to be a victim. Thus, the media and Demo-

crats seem to find successful Hispanic attorney Sotomayor much more “empathetic” than successful Hispanic attorney Miguel Estrada. After aggressively blocking Estrada’s nomination to a federal appeals court during Bush’s first term solely on the grounds that he is Hispanic and was likely headed for the Supreme Court — according to Senate Democrat staff memos — now Democrats have the audacity to rave that Sotomayor will be the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice! If Sotomayor is not more empathetic than Estrada, liberals at least consider her more Hispanic — an interesting conclusion inasmuch as Sotomayor

was born in New York and Estrada was born in Honduras. Forty-four of 48 Senate Democrats voted to filibuster Estrada’s nomination to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, with congressman and professional Hispanic Raul Grijalva assuring them that just because “he happens to be named ‘Estrada’ does not give him a free ride.” The truth is, liberals couldn’t care less about Sotomayor being Hispanic. Indeed, liberals often have trouble telling Hispanic people apart, as James Carville illustrated on “Good Morning America” Wednesday morning when he kept confusing Miguel Estrada with Alberto Gonzales. “Empathy,” in Liberalspeak, is nothing but raw political power.

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Quintero’s closes doors in Hayden on Thursday Quintero’s, a Mexican restaurant that opened in December 2007 in Hayden, closed its doors Thursday. Maria Quintero, who owned the restaurant with her husband, Luis, said they were closing because of limitations placed on her after suffering injuries in a car accident last year. She said the economy really didn’t have anything to do with their decision to close. “A lot of people called and said, ‘Don’t close because in

Steamboat and Craig, there’s no Mexican food like this,’” she said. Quintero left open the possibility of reopening the authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican restaurant in the future in Steamboat Springs, depending on her health.

Off the Beaten Path set to mark its 1st year Saturday Off the Beaten Path Bookstore will celebrate its first year in the store’s Ninth Street location Saturday, with a day of mostly free events starting at 9 a.m.

The store will introduce its recycled books program, which will allow customers to exchange lightly used books for store credit. The store accepts used books during designated drop-off times about once a month. Customers may bring a maximum of two boxes or bags of books per visit. For more information about the program, go to www.steamboatbooks.com/used-books. For more information about the store’s first anniversary celebration or upcoming events, call 879-6830 or go to www. steamboatbooks.com.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 12:17 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers arrested a 25-yearold Steamboat Springs woman on suspicion of driving while ability impaired and speeding after a traffic stop at Pine Grove Road and Rollingstone Drive. 12:53 a.m. Police arrested a 21-year-old Steamboat man on suspicion of driving under revocation and driving under the influence after a traffic stop in the 3200 block of Lincoln Avenue. 10:09 am. Deputies were called to a report of a car stolen from the 29000 block of Routt County Road 27 near Oak Creek. Deputies later discovered a financial company repossessed the car. 11:04 a.m. Police were called to a report of a drunken man reportedly getting into a truck to drive on U.S. Highway 40 near Riverside Drive. Officers found the truck parked and unattended in front of a house on Iris Lane. 3:01 p.m. Police were called to a report of a group of about six boys skateboarding near Fish Creek Falls Road and Copper

Rose Court. The skaters were gone when officers arrived. Officers were called back to the same location later in the day, but the skaters again were gone when officers arrived. 3:14 p.m. Police were called to a report of a theft of a purse in the 400 block of Lincoln Avenue. A woman reported that she left the purse in a restaurant and the restaurant would not return the bag. 3:55 p.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to an ambulance request at One Steamboat Place for a 50-year-old male complaining of chest pain and spitting up blood. Paramedics transported the man to Yampa Valley Medical Center. 5:53 p.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue were called to a request for a welfare check in the 2600 block of Honeysuckle Lane, where a man reportedly had been drinking for 14 days. Paramedics transported the man to YVMC and later to detox. 6:45 p.m. Police were called to a report of a theft of a $90 bicycle from the 1700

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block of Central Park Drive. Officers took a report. 6:56 p.m. Police were called to a report of a crash in the 500 block of Seventh Street, where a bicycle reportedly ran into a parked car. The bicyclist was injured but refused ambulance service. The left rear light on the car was knocked out, and the car was dented. 9:36 p.m. Deputies were called to a report of domestic argument between a man and a woman in Steamboat Springs. Deputies gave the woman a courtesy ride to her home. 10:46 p.m. Deputies were called to a report of a pickup that hit a cow near mile marker 2 on C.R. 33. The truck was damaged but drivable. The status of the cow is unknown.

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Hours before a scheduled public hearing Thursday, Intrawest declined to fund a share of a $7 million high-speed peoplemover gondola that was to have been a collaboration with Resort Ventures West, developers of Wildhorse Meadows. Mariana Ishida, development manager for Resort Ventures West, said Thursday night that her company intended to dust itself off and begin planning June 5 for the slower pulse gondola. It previously was approved in the original plans for Wildhorse Meadows. “We are all really bummed; we were so excited about everything,” Ishida said. “And everyone worked so hard on this — city staff burned the midnight oil getting the (planning documents) ready. But we remain focused on completing a gondola by late this year or early next year.” City Planner Seth Lorson learned about the change of plans in a short letter from Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. President Chris Diamond that read: “Please

accept this letter as officially requesting withdrawal of #DPF09-03 application.” The slower gondola reverts to a budget in the neighborhood of $3 million. The pulse gondola will have four cars and pause every time two of them reach the upper and lower terminals. It will remain a public facility and free to all riders, Ishida said. However, it will not have the uphill capacity to replace the shuttle vans that ferry day skiers from the nearby Meadows parking lot to the base of the ski area. The gondola now being contemplated would link Trailhead Lodge with the public plaza at One Steamboat Place. The One Steamboat Place development is scheduled to be finished by December. Diamond said Thursday evening that Intrawest still would like to build the higher speed gondola in the future and understands that when that time arrives, the project will cost more money than it would have this year. “We’re just a victim of the current economic climate,” Diamond said. “We want to do it. We’re committed to doing it. Over the

long term, we feel this is the right solution. Our efforts to date will not be wasted.” Asked whether it would be possible to someday replace Resort Ventures West’s slower pulse gondola with a high-speed gondola, Diamond said it was “too early” to make that determination. However, he did not rule it out. “We have the ability to replace (the slower gondola) under our agreement,” Diamond said. Ishida concurred. She said she did not want to think of the pulse gondola her company is committed to building as a temporary solution, but she acknowledged it could prove someday to have been an interim measure. “At some point in the future, we’ll all sit down again,” Ishida said. The news about the gondola project broke in late April after Intrawest CEO Bill Jensen made a passing reference to it in a long interview with a reporter for the Summit Daily News while visiting Copper Mountain. Resort Ventures West and Ski Corp. officials then convened a press conference to lay out the details of the project as it entered See Gondola, page 16

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area and have their projects certified by a green building program, such as the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. The base area PUD process would be eliminated — and the city is proposing that no further height variances be allowed. There was some concern among the public and design professionals about the method by which height would be measured, but not enough to sway any votes.

Commissioner Rich Levy voted against the changes because he is “not convinced that 105 feet is what the community wants to see.” Commissioners also approved the up-zoning of 12 base area parcels in another 6-1 vote. Ten of the parcels are located between Ski Time Square Drive and Burgess Creek Road. The other two — home to the Dulaney Condominiums and Ptarmigan Inn — are on the south side of the base area. Concerns were raised about the possible effect on the residential character of Burgess Creek Road

and the ability of the steep street to handle high-density development. Some also were concerned that up-zoning the Ptarmigan parcel would allow redevelopment that could obscure south valley views from the north side of the base area. Commissioners, however, felt these concerns were outweighed by the desire to promote the creation of a high-intensity mountain village. “Density trumps,” Commissioner Karen Dixon said. All of Thursday night’s action still must be approved by the Steamboat Springs City Council.

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Although he complained about soreness and obviously was tired and short of breath while describing the accident Thursday, Roberts also was optimistic and cracked a few jokes. Roberts said his doctors have given him no timeline for his recovery. “Let everyone know I’m doing fine,” Roberts said. “I certainly appreciate the thoughts and prayers, and I’m eager to get back home and get back to work.” Roberts’ accident is being investigated by the school he jumped with, Perris Valley Skydiving, and the Federal Aviation Administration. “I hope I don’t let this discourage me from going again,” Roberts said about skydiving. “I’m not going to say it’s a safe sport, but it’s a well-designed system with back-up systems. Several things went wrong, but I still — I don’t know if I walked away from it — but I hope I do (skydive again). Obviously, fear is one of the components, and so I’ll have to evaluate that. It is certainly my plan and my hope that I skydive again.” — To reach Brandon Gee, call 871-4210 or e-mail bgee@steamboatpilot.com

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the public planning process. City of Steamboat Springs Planning Director Tom Leeson and City Manager Jon Roberts confirmed at that time their willingness to expedite the approval process because of the project’s perceived public benefit. Although it wasn’t discussed during the press conference, the involved parties were aware that Intrawest’s funding participation wouldn’t be final until Thursday, when the ultimate decisions about capital projects for all Intrawest resorts were voted up or down. “Basically, today was the fork in the road when the capital plan for Intrawest was approved or not approved,” Diamond said. “Ours

companies advertising open positions. Workforce Center job fairs usually draw more than 30 potential employers, Bradbury said. Luke Walker, a lifelong Steamboat Springs resident and Colorado State University graduate who was carrying a portfolio with him, said that despite the

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in the bank to build the gondola, we believe it’s extremely important based on our vision for Wildhorse Meadows that we solidify that vision with our buyers and investors in Trailhead Lodge,” Pearson said. “The vision is going to happen, and it’s going to happen this year.” Ishida added that Resort Ventures West executives see a benefit to completing the gondola in conjunction with the completion of One Steamboat Place so as not to prolong construction activity. She added that gondola manufacturers Leitner-Poma and Doppelmayr Garaventa U.S.A. continue to have strong interest in the project and engineering teams are essentially in place to start over with a different type of lift.

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was not approved. The reason was the complexity of the global markets and all that mess. It was decided that now is not the time. When we can see that it’s clearly a better time,” the plans could be revisited, Diamond said. Resort Ventures West principal and Chief Financial Officer Brent Pearson confirmed that he understood all along that there was a chance Intrawest would pull back from the project today. Pearson said that although his company was not obligated to complete a gondola until 2012, it was important to continue with plans to build it sooner so that the gondola becomes tangible to buyers of luxury condominiums and home sites in the project. “Even though there is money

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small number of job options, the feedback he got from the résumé specialists with Resort Recruiters made this the best fair he’s been to. “I’m kind of just starting from scratch — trying to figure out my new direction,” he said. “I have (been to other job fairs), but I got the most out of this one.” Walker said the recruiters gave him interview practice, “tweaks” for his résumé and the confidence that he will be able to find a job. One booth that didn’t see many visitors was that of Lawrence Glueck, bankruptcy attorney. He

was asked to attend the fair to give advice to people who may have trouble paying for mortgages or car payments while unemployed, but he said he left at noon because nobody had stopped by the booth in the first two hours. “It was an OK idea, but there didn’t end up being any interested people there. They were more interested in finding jobs,” he said. The next fair by the Workforce Center may be more of a combination of resources for the unemployed and jobs, Bradbury said, as long as the number of potential employers increases.

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One of Aspen’s biggest resort competitors is undertaking a $22 million runway expansion so it can accommodate more commercial airline flights during winters and summers. Eagle County Airport is closed to most commercial traffic until Sept. 1 so 1,000 feet can be added to its runway. When the work is finished, the runway will be 9,000 feet long. The addition will be particularly beneficial to summer tourism for the resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek, Eagle County Manager Keith Montag said. He said the airport hopes to attract

direct commercial service from major markets such as New York City during summers after the runway is completed. The Eagle County Airport faced the same issue as the AspenPitkin County Airport during hot weather. The combination of high temperatures and the altitude limits the amount of passengers and fuel that commercial flights can load and still take off with their existing runways, said Chris Anderson, terminal manager at the Eagle County Airport. By extending the runway, aircraft can increase their payloads and fuel loads to reach destinations farther away with nonstop flights, he said. The addition of the 1,000 feet

is the third phase of a threeyear project to improve Eagle County Airport’s runway. The Federal Aviation Administration is covering 95 percent of the cost, Montag said. The Pitkin County commissioners last September authorized an environmental study about the feasibility of lengthening the Aspen-Pitkin County runway by as much as 1,000 feet. The business community touts the extension as a way to make the airport more attractive to air carriers.

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The representatives gathered Thursday at a downtown Denver park where Cherry Creek flows into the South Platte River to urge approval of the bill, which is moving through the U.S. House. They say the measure mandating the use of more renewable energy and reduction of

greenhouse gases would build on Colorado’s growing “new energy economy.” Wind, solar and biofuel companies have moved to Colorado. The state’s voters became the first in the nation in 2004 to direct utilities to get a certain amount of their power from renewable energy.

rado bargaining units. “We don’t want to be locked out. We want to keep talking,” said checker Julie Collier. “We’ll be here all night if they’re willing to sit down with us,” said checker Matt Legner, who has 26 years of experience with King Soopers. UFCW Local 7 represents about 17,000 grocery workers at King Soopers, Safeway and Albertsons whose contracts all expired May 9. The chains’ contracts tend to be similar. Safeway has agreed to extend contracts until June 15 and is tentatively scheduled to resume talks with the union next week, spokeswoman Kristine Staaf said. It also is reviewing the latest contract proposal from the union. “Safeway is committed to negotiating new labor contracts that are fair, responsible and meet the needs of both the

employees and the company,” she said. Albertsons workers are working under terms of the last contract. The company declined to comment. King Soopers and Safeway have an agreement allowing one chain to lock out workers if the other chain’s employees go on strike, and both have accepted applications for temporary workers. Safeway workers authorized a strike when they rejected the last contract offer from Safeway earlier this month, but King Soopers workers have yet to hold a strike vote. UFCW Local 7 said the companies are seeking nearly 50 percent cuts in pension benefits, but Mulligan said benefits are still under negotiation. King Soopers has proposed contributing $35 million to workers’ pension fund.

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Newly appointed Democratic state Sens. Michael Johnston and Pat Steadman will be sworn in at the Colorado Capitol Friday. Johnston replaces Peter Groff, and Steadman takes over for Jennifer Veiga, both from Denver. Groff took a job with Obama administration, while Veiga resigned to move to Australia. Johnston served as an education adviser for President Barack Obama’s election campaign, and Steadman was a lobbyist with Mendez, Steadman & Associates. He is leaving the firm to concentrate on his new post. Johnston and Steadman were selected by vacancy committees this month.

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Colorado is updating the way it counts Latinos in schools. The state now categorizes students as either Latino or white, not both. Starting next year, Colorado schools will count race using a two-part question. First, students will be asked if they’re of Hispanic or Latino origin. Then, they’ll choose a racial

category, including white or black. For the first time, schools in Colorado will allow students to choose more than one ethnicity. Currently, students with parents of different races are asked to choose only one racial category. The changes are part of a new federal requirement to give more detail about the race and ethnicity of students. The racial questions will remain optional.

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Part-time Steamboat Springs resident Ashley Benton presents “The Space Between,” a collection of mixed media works derived from photographs of Benton’s family and friends. As director of the equestrian program at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp, Benton has been spending her summers in Steamboat for more than 10 years. In “The Space Between,” she combines realistic images of people she knows with “that place where you’re free to just kind of be whatever you want to be, whoever you want to become,” she said. Benton’s work will be on display through June 29. The reception is FREE. Call 8700188. 837 Lincoln Ave.

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— Off the Beaten Path Bookstore, 9 a.m. to close

A locally owned bookstore celebrates a year in its Ninth Street location with a day of mostly free events. The schedule starts

at 9 a.m. with a coffee tasting and pairing led by Julie Spitzley, owner of Storm Mountain Coffee Roasters. At 11 a.m., Sue Krall will read “Where the Wild Things Are.” From noon to 2 p.m., the store introduces its recycled books program. The bookstore staff will offer recommendations and reviews of their favorite books from 4 to 5 p.m., and the coffee bar offers half-price wine and complimentary appetizers from 5 p.m. until closing time. Admission is $5 for the coffee tasting and free for the rest or the day. Call 8796830 or go to www.steamboatbooks.com. 68 Ninth St. ❱❱ Spring into Summer Carnival Fundraiser — Meadows Parking Lot, noon to 11 p.m.

Partial proceeds from carnival rides, games and refreshments will go to Strawberry Park Elementary School. No admission fee to attend, $25 for an all-day,

unlimited ticket; single-ride tickets also are available. Call 846-9108. Corner of Mount Werner Road and Pine Grove Road. ❱❱ Patti Yung “Love Wildly” benefit

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Longtime Steamboat Springs resident and photographer Patti Yung was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early March. When her wide circle of creative friends found out about the diagnosis, they started planning a party complete with countless food and silent auction donations and live music from three local bands. Greg Scott & the Smokehouse Band start the night with Western tunes; Ragweed provides danceable bluegrass; and Blissful Mayhem will close out the night with a set of highenergy classic rock. The theme for the night, “Love Wildly,” comes from Yung’s outgoing personality,

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longtime friend Jim Steinberg said. “That’s Patti. That’s hers and that’s her. She is a person with great abandon,” Steinberg said. Tickets to the event are $20 at the door and are available in advance at All That Jazz; proceeds will help with Yung’s medical costs. Call Anne at 879-6477 for additional event information or All That Jazz at 879-4422 for tickets. 1001 13th St. ❱❱ Filthy Children — Ghost Ranch

Saloon, 7 p.m.

This is the second night of funk and rock from Denver. $10. Call 879-9898. 56 Seventh St. ❱❱ David Harlan — The Boathouse

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Larry the so-called maintenance man (Ben Stiller) returns to the museum to comfort his buddies from the 2006 movie who are being retired and shipped off in packing crates to an eternity of confinement in the National Archives. Like ectoplasm from a medium, this is the visible extrusion of a marketing campaign. With Robin Williams, Amy Adams, Christopher Guest and many more. Rating: ★★ — Roger Ebert

“Dance Flick,” starring Damon Wayans’ son, Damon Wayans Jr., is about twice as funny as the spoofs spun off of the Wayans’ “Scary Movie” franchise (“Epic Movie,” “Disaster Movie”). “Step Up,” “High School Musical,” “Stomp the Yard,” “You Got Served” — they’re all sent up in this pastiche of the recent dance movie craze. Rating: ★★ — Roger Moore, MCT

‘Angels & Demons’ Thriller, PG-13, 138 minutes

Professor Tom Hanks is back on the trail again, racing through Rome against a ticking time bomb to save four kidnapped cardinals and reach a vial of anti-matter that could vaporize the Vatican. Meanwhile, intrigue within the College of Cardinals and evidence the previous pope was murdered. This kind of thriller requires us to accept the preposterous, and if we do, it promises to entertain. ‘Angels and Demons’ succeeds. Rating: ★★★ — Roger Ebert

‘Star Trek’ Sci-fi action, PG-13, 126 minutes

Using the device of time travel, the new movie reboots the original franchise with younger characters and actors, as we meet Kirk, Spock, Scotty, Uhuru and Bones in their younger days. Lacks the twists and challenges of classic “Star Trek” and essentially is a space opera, with young Kirk (Chris Pine) battling a Romulan super ship from the future. Leonard Nimoy is very effective as an elder Spock, who is, paradoxically, a Vulcan who seems the most human of the characters. Rating: ★★★ — Roger Ebert

‘Ghosts of Girlfriends Past’ Romantic comedy, PG-13, 115 minutes

Whatever it is about Matthew McConaughey that so gets under some folks’ skin, he’s wellpracticed at playing the cocksure ladies’ man, turning “Failure to Launch” and “How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days” into perfectly serviceable romances. “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past” is the best of the bunch, a romantic “Christmas Carol,” with Matty M. starring as a won’t-commit heel of a fashion photographer who goes through supermodels the way banks go through stimulus money. Rating: ★★★ — Roger Moore, MCT

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Wildhorse 6 Stadium Cinemas 655 Marketplace Plaza 870-8222. www.metrotheatres.com

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5 and 7:35 p.m. Friday Noon, 2:25, 5 and 7:35 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 5 and 7:35 p.m. Monday through Thursday

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The most memorable show of Troy “Dikki Du” Carrier’s musical life came a little early. “I was 9 years old the first time I played with a band,” Carrier said, also recalling the first night he played in a bar. “My dad’s washboard player didn’t show up, and he came and got me out bed. It was the best time of my life.” Based out of Lawtell, La., the Carrier family has been carrying on the Bayou zydeco tradition for decades; the family’s zydeco musicians span three decades. Dikki Du Carrier played with his father, Roy, and his brother “Chubby” Carrier in a band for years before striking out on his own about 10 years ago.

What: Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe, zydeco When: 10 p.m. today Where: Old Town Pub, 100 Lincoln Ave. Cost: TBD Call: 879-2101 Online: Songs by Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe are streaming at www.myspace.com/ dikkiduandthezydecokrewe.

Carrier picked up an accordion and practiced for about a year before putting together Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe. The band plays today at the Old Town Pub. Zydeco has its own feel, Carrier said, one that can’t be compared to other styles of music. Loosely defined, zydeco is a Creole-rooted music that usually relies on accordion and wash-

board to produce dance songs with a light feel. “It’s been playing in Louisiana for over 50 years, and now the music is spread around the world. People are actually finding out about zydeco music,” Carrier said. In Louisiana, the style sticks to its roots. On the road, Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe incorporate blues, rock ’n’ roll, reggae and funk, Carrier said. The band’s set at the Old Town Pub will be its first in Steamboat Springs. Carrier said to expect a lot of dance room — zydeco is the kind of music that makes you want to dance, whether that means two-stepping or something else, he said. “You just do what you feel, you get up and shake it. ... It’s just all about having a great time,” Carrier said.

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What: Aaron Watson, country When: 7 p.m. Sunday Where: Ghost Ranch Saloon, 56 Seventh Street Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door; advance tickets are available at Ghost Ranch Saloon, All That Jazz and Pioneer Spirits, or online at www.ghostranchsaloon.com Call: 879-9898 Online: Listen to songs from Aaron Watson’s most recent album, “Angels & Outlaws,” and watch YouTube clips of Watson performing at www.myspace.com/aaronwatson.

ethic, he said. “You play your best when you’re on top of your game. ... To put on the best show that you can put on, and we have more energy and more fun because we take it seriously,” he said, adding that more than once he’s gone to see a band he likes live and has been disappointed by a less-than-onpoint performance. “If you go to see a movie and the movie shuts down in the middle of the show, you’d expect your money back. ...

And that’s the thing that people should expect of bands,” Watson said. The group’s positive, hardworking outlook seems to be working among its fans — “Angels & Outlaws,” which came out in April 2008, hit No. 28 on the Billboard country charts in its first week on the market and charted in the top 10 for country sales on iTunes. Growing up with the music of Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings, Watson said he sometimes reaches back further for his Texas sound, to songs by the likes of Ernest Tubb. “I was raised on old-school country music, and that’s the stuff that we really like, but we kick it in the rear, too,” he said. The band plans to hang out for a while after the show and might do an e-mail list promotion with free CDs, Watson said. — To reach Margaret Hair, call 871-4204 or e-mail mhair@steamboatpilot.com

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If five people show up to see Texas country singer Aaron Watson play at Ghost Ranch Saloon on Sunday, he’s willing to guarantee those five people one of the best shows they’ve ever seen. With seven studio and live albums behind his band and two more in the works, Watson has spent the seven years since his debut churning out high-energy shows that are rooted in Lone Star country and put a clean face on touring honky-tonk. “It’s like when you think of honky-tonk, you think of these drinking, cheating songs. And we’re not into that kind of stuff,” Watson said. Touring with a backing band that adds fiddle, mandolin and pedal steel to the standard rhythm lineup, Watson said his show in Steamboat Springs will be family and fan friendly. The clean face comes from Watson’s religious background, family life and work

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❱❱ Big Richard — Old Town Pub, 10 p.m.

This Colorado six-piece offers a straightforward rock set. Listen to the band at www.myspace.com/bigrichardband. Cover charge to be determined. Call 879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Debajo del Agua — Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill, 10 p.m.

Denver-based Latin hip-hop band Debajo del Agua gets its diverse sound from a diverse membership — the group’s Web site boasts band heritage from Chile, El Salvador, France, Peru, Mexico and the United States. Listen to the group at www.myspace.com/

debajodelagua. Cover is $5 at the door. Call 879-3773. 435 Lincoln Ave.

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All That Jazz and Pioneer Spirits or online at www.ghostranchsaloon.com. Tickets are $15 at the door. Call 879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

❱❱ Book talk with Queeda Mantle Walker — Off the Beaten Path Bookstore, noon to 2 p.m.

❱❱ Game Night — The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m.

❱❱ Spring into Summer Carnival Fundraiser — Meadows Parking Lot, 1 to 10 p.m.

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Walker is the author of “The Mantle Ranch” and “Last Ranch in Hell’s Canyon.” FREE. Call 879-6830. 68 Ninth St.

❱❱ Live trivia — The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, 6:30 p.m.

Test your knowledge in four rounds of questions; top scorers win restaurant gift cards. FREE. Call 871-6277. 628 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Aaron Watson — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.

Texas country singer Aaron Watson writes original songs in the Lone Star heartbreaker tradition, incorporating a cleaned-up rendition of the Willie-Nelson-styled sounds he grew up with. Listen to Watson at www. myspace.com/aaronwatson. Advance tickets are $10 and are available in person at Ghost Ranch Saloon,

The bar will be serving drinks at happy hour prices all night while it hosts a variety of bar-style games. FREE to get in. Call 879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Dance and drum classes with

teachers from Ghana and Mali, West Africa — Depot Art Center, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

The Steamboat Springs African Dance & Drum Ensemble hosts Maputo Mensah of Ghana and Djeneba Sako of Mali to lead a series of West African dance and drum classes. A djembe drum class is at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, and is followed by a mixedlevels dance class from 6:30 to 8 p.m. On Thursday, the group offers drums at 5:30 p.m., Mali dance at 6:30 p.m. and Ghana dance at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for an individual class, or $12 per class for those taking three or more sessions during the two-day workshop. Call Jen at 846-6377 or go to www.yampavalley.info for more about the Steamboat Springs African Dance & Drum Ensemble. 1001 13th St. For a full listing of arts and entertainment events happening this week in Routt County, go to www.exploresteamboat. com.

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Obama assigns ambassadors President picking heavily from political, fundraising circles Matthew Lee

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President Barack Obama pledged to bring change to Washington, but he is continuing one of the capital’s most entrenched traditions: rewarding political supporters with ambassadorships. After suggesting he would try to reduce the number of political appointees and boost the number of career diplomats serving as American envoys abroad, his early record already is mixed. Obama’s first picks are drawn heavily from

political and fundraising circles, raising concerns about inexperience and patronage. His selections include a retired general, a RepubObama lican governor, campaign advisers, lawyers and several generous donors to the 2008 campaigns of Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton — among them two wealthy investment bankers and a California entertainment executive who together are responsible for more than

a million dollars in campaign contributions. Although experts stress it is too soon to judge the administration’s ambassadorial appointments — there are 173 ambassador-level positions in the State Department — so far only five of Obama’s 18 nominated or confirmed envoys are career diplomats. The move has generated angst among some foreign service veterans who worry about career prospects and anxiety in some foreign capitals where the selection of a political appointee is seen as a barometer of how seriously the United States takes its bilateral relations.

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Gingerly trying to advance Mideast peace, President Barack Obama declared on Thursday the U.S. is a “stalwart ally” of Israel but challenged the Israelis to stop settlement construction in the disputed West Bank to help advance the long and painful road to peace with the Palestinians. Obama’s message came on the same day that Israel refused a demand to freeze all construc-

tion in the West Bank, land the Palestinians hope to claim for a future nation of their own. The president stuck to a hopeful tone, saying he had pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the matter last week. “I think it’s important not to assume the worst, but to assume the best,” Obama said in the Oval Office, sitting alongside Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Obama said Netanyahu needed time to work on the issue back home, and the U.S. president said

he was not willing to base his decisions on a week-old conversation. Obama and Abbas met privately before being joined by their delegations. The U.S. president made clear he expected commitments to be upheld by the Palestinians, too, including enhanced security in the West Bank so that Israelis have confidence they’re safe there. Obama said he asked Abbas to reduce anti-Israeli sentiments that can be easily stoked in schools, mosques and the public square.

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One of the few things conservatives and liberals agree on when it comes to Sonia Sotomayor is that her views on abortion rights are a mystery — and one that must be solved before she can be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice. Sotomayor’s nomination has reopened a politically and emotionally charged debate about abortion that’s energized interest groups on the left and right — all working to draw members, money and attention by ensuring the issue features prominently in the judge’s con-

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U.S.-led coalition troops attacked a suspected training camp for foreign fighters in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday, and an Afghan official said 34 militants were killed, including 22 Arabs and Pakistanis. Among the dead were six who blew up their suicide vests during the battle, the U.S. coalition said. The raid on the heavily guarded compound in Paktika province — which lies on Afghanistan’s porous border with Pakistan — serves as a reminder that the rugged region remains a breeding ground for Islamist fighters waging insurgencies in both countries. The administration of President Barack Obama has

declared eliminating militant havens as a priority in defeating al-Qaida and winning the war in Afghanistan. Insurgents use such areas as a base for operations, from which U.S. military officials say they launch attacks on Western troops. One coalition member was wounded in the assault, the U.S. military said in a statement. Afghan authorities said they recovered 34 bodies, including 22 Arabs and Pakistanis, said Hamidullah Zuhak, a spokesman for Paktika’s governor. They found personal documents on the bodies of those killed, he said. Coalition troops were hunting for a rebel commander named Sangeen, but it was unclear whether he was among those killed in the raid on the compound in Wor Mamay district, the U.S. military said. The military alleges

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India than guerrilla warfare in the shadows of mountain villages and towns, where militants use civilians as cover. The Associated Press traveled to Sultan was on Wednesday after the Pakistani army briefly lifted a curfew in the Buner district to allow residents to return. But the fight for the region is clearly not over. Just beyond the village, a makeshift army checkpoint shows where its control ends. Beyond that, the army and villagers say the Taliban are in charge, patrolling streets on foot and in pickup trucks.

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But returning residents do not believe this: Although a burnedout army tank at the entrance to Sultanwas indicates the Taliban fought back, villagers say most fighters fled into the mountains. Beyond any doubt is their fury at authorities for wrecking their homes — the sort of backlash the army doesn’t want as it tries to win the support of the people for its month-old offensive against the Taliban in Pakistan’s northwest frontier region near the border with Afghanistan. “The Taliban never hurt the poor people, but the govern-

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Interest rate movements called the shots on Wall Street for the second straight day. The bond market recovered Thursday, bringing stocks along with it, a day after panicky selling pushed long-term borrowing rates to their highest level in six months. Stock indicators increased more than 1 percent, including

the Dow Jones industrial average, which gained almost 104 points. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note, a widely used benchmark for mortgages and other kinds of loans, moved decisively lower to 3.62 percent from 3.75 percent the day before as investors were relieved to see ample demand at an auction for Treasury debt. The note’s yield had surged the day before, triggering a selloff in stocks, on concerns

that a flood of U.S. government debt coming to market this year would overwhelm demand. In addition to raising borrowing costs for the government, higher yields on longterm Treasurys could threaten a recovery by driving up borrowing costs for consumers. The Federal Reserve has said it would buy large amounts of Treasurys and other kinds of debt in an effort to keep borrowing costs low. Stock trading could remain

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Charlie Pappas doesn’t know whether it’s better to be lucky or good. But for the 2005 Steamboat Springs High School graduate, being both certainly has helped him in his rugby career. In only his fourth season playing competitive rugby, Pappas — a junior at Colorado State University — made the Western United States All-Star rugby team. He’ll travel to Fort Collins on Tuesday to compete in a two-week camp before playing in the National Collegiate All-Star Championships. His selection to the team came after Pappas dominated the collegiate Division I rugby season for the Rams. “Most guys I play with started in high school,” Pappas said. “I got really lucky to train with the guys in Steamboat. In three years, I’ve learned what a lot of guys have in seven or eight.” His development also has come with some hard work. Pappas has been training for two hours a day, seven days a week, for the past two months in preparation for the camp. This includes playing rugby as much as he can, working out on his own and doing Manic Training with Steamboat Rugby coach Graham Muir. All those ingredients have put Pappas in line to potentially become an All-American. At the camp Tuesday, Pappas will be battling for the open side flanker starting position. Although there are an All-American and an honorable mention AllAmerican also battling for the position, Pappas said he’s confident he’ll get the nod. The camp runs for three days before the team will play a warmup game June 6 in Glendale against the Denver Barbarians, See Rugby, page 34

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Soroco High School senior Sarajane Rossi, shown here looking for a pass in December 2008 against Hayden High School, intends to walk on to the basketball program at Mesa State in Grand Junction in the fall.

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When it came down to it, Soroco High School departing senior Sarajane Rossi simply chose the sport she liked the most. Rossi, who has been a fixture in Rams athletics for the past four years, spurned offers from smaller colleges and oppor-

tunities in track and field to walk on to the girls basketball program at Mesa State College in Grand Junction in the fall. “It’s definitely my favorite sport,” Rossi said Thursday. “I don’t get bored with that sport. I have fun. You can always get better in basketball.” Rossi averaged more than 16 points, nine rebounds and four assists a game this year.

She also was selected to play in the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports all-star basketball game. It was there that Rossi found she could not just play, but compete, with some of the best basketball players from the state. “I think I definitely could,” she said. “Before I stepped in, See Rossi, page 34

LeBron James made a new guarantee: Game 6. With Cleveland’s wondrous season on the line, James had 37 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists, and Mo Williams, who boldly predicted his team would come back and win this tightas-can-be series, added 24 points in the Cavaliers’ 112102 victory against James the Orlando Magic in Game 5 on Thursday night. It’s back to Florida for Game 6 on Saturday night at ampedup Amway Arena. You expected anything else? “I mean this was a big game for us,” James said. “You never want to disappoint the home crowd by not coming out and play as hard as you can. It was win or go home.” The Magic overcame a 22point deficit but missed their first opportunity to close out the Cavaliers, who are trying to become just the ninth team since 1947 to rally and win a series after being down 3-1. Orlando will have two more tries to reach the NBA finals for the first time since 1995. For Cleveland, a city banking on James to deliver a championship after a 45-year drought, the MVP was again in a league of his own. James scored 21 points in the second half — 17 in the fourth quarter — and had a hand in 29 of Cleveland’s 34 points in the final 12 minutes. Hedo Turkoglu scored 29 for Orlando, and Dwight Howard had 24 points and 10 rebounds before fouling out with 2:22 remaining when he was called for his sixth personal foul while trying to stop James on a drive. Not even Superman was denying James. And this time, Williams, his trusty sidekick all season, showed up to help him, as did Zydrunas See NBA, page 34

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Rossi has received academic scholarship Rossi continued from 33 I didn’t know if I could. Once I started playing with them, I realized I could stop any one of them defensively.” Rossi said she hopes to get down to Grand Junction this summer to work out with the team and get summer conditioning guidelines. New Mesa State girls coach Roger Walters has been in touch with Rossi and was the one who encouraged her to walk on. Walters might be a famil-

iar name to some in Steamboat Springs. The veteran coach played and coached at Rifle before turning the Roaring Fork High School boys team into a perennial contender. Walters went 115-16 at Roaring Fork. “I’ve heard he’s a good coach,” Rossi said. “I’ve only heard good things.” Although Rossi won’t receive an athletic scholarship for next year, she’ll be on an academic scholarship. She said she has batted around the notion of walking on for the outdoor

track season, but as of right now, she just plans on playing basketball. Rossi is considering a business major and said at this juncture, she hasn’t set any longterm goals as far as basketball. She said she is just taking it one step at a time. “For this year, I’m not sure. Right now, I want to make the team,” she said. “If I make the team, I’ll set a new goal.” — To reach Luke Graham, call 871-4229 or e-mail lgraham@steamboatpilot.com

Pappas also would like All-American tag Rugby continued from 33 a Super League team. The team will then practice for three more days before opening the All-Star Championships June 12 against the Mid-Atlantic All-Stars. The Western team enters the tournament as the No. 1 seed. If they win, they’ll play the winner of the Pacific All-Stars and Southern California All-Stars. In addition to earning a starting spot, Pappas said he’d like to

earn the tag as an All-American. The top 15 players from the national tournament are selected as All-Americans and have the opportunity to play against the U.S. Select Side, Canadian National Team and spend two weeks playing in Europe. A lot of times, All-Americans will sign a pro contract or get invited to try out for the U.S. Select Side or U.S. National Team. “I personally feel my chances

are very likely of getting a starting position,” Pappas said. “As far as the All-American team, it comes down to my performance and my play at that tournament. I’ve done all the athletic fitness testing. It just comes down to my play. I feel I have just as good a chance as anybody. I have my work cut out for me, but I’m up for the challenge.” — To reach Luke Graham, call 871-4229 or e-mail lgraham@steamboatpilot.com

Cleveland turns to superstar on offense NBA continued from 33 Ilgauskas (16 points), Delonte West (13) and reserve Daniel Gibson (11), who made two huge 3-pointers in the fourth. “We’ll be back here for Game 7,” Gibson told the crowd afterward. The Magic twice have ended series on the road this postseason, winning a Game 6 in Philadelphia and a Game 7 in Boston to make the conference finals. For a while it looked like

Orlando might do it again, taking a 79-78 lead into the fourth quarter. James, though, had other plans. He picked up his first assist of the period on a 3-pointer by Williams and his second on a 3 by Gibson. Cleveland then turned to its superstar every time down on offense, spreading the floor and forcing the Magic to defend him. If he wasn’t backing down the lane, he was getting to the line or setting his teammates

up from the perimeter. He also had four rebounds and four assists in the final quarter. “The game is basically all LeBron, all the time,” said Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy, who was called for a technical in the second quarter. “If he gets in the paint, it’s automatically a foul. One of the things we have to do, we can’t keep putting him on the line 20 times a game. We have to find a way to stop that.”

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Nuggets need 2 more wins DENVER

To make the NBA Finals for the first time — and bring their tattoos, athleticism and exuberance to the biggest stage of all — the upstart Denver Nuggets must win two games in a 48-hour span against a savvy Los Angeles Lakers team that is shooting for its 30th Finals appearance. Oh, and L.A. hasn’t lost backto-back games since March. The Nuggets might very well be the better team in the Western Conference finals, with a deeper bench, more muscle and better

health than the tired, injured and often disjointed Lakers. But they also tend to implode at the worst times. There’s the taunting after big shots, the complaining after calls and the botched inbounds passes that cost them Games 1 and 3 and a chance at brooming the Lakers right out of the playoffs. Now, they’re one loss away from summer vacation. “For most of the series, we outplayed them for most stretches of the game,” Chauncey Billups said. “We just couldn’t get over the hump in the fourth quarter in a few different situations.” Nor can they get out of their

own way at times. Denver has committed 11 technical fouls in this series, and defensive stud Dahntay Jones is one more flagrant-1 foul away from a suspension. Coach George Karl said he won’t rein in his players for Game 6 in Friday night in Denver, however. “Right now, we’re competing on the best stage on a pretty good level. I think the Lakers know we’re there,” Karl told reporters Thursday. The Lakers have plenty of their own problems, inconsistency among them, but in Game 5, they showed they don’t have to be a one-man band.

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Close doesn’t count. Roger Federer knows that as well as anyone. Still, even Federer had to acknowledge he found himself in a much tighter and tougher match than he would have expected — or is used to — in the French Open’s second round Thursday before produc-

ing a 7-6 (8), 5-7, 7-6 (2), 6-2 victory against Jose Acasuso, of Argentina. How near did the 45thranked Acasuso come to a startling upset — in straight sets, no less? On four occasions, the Argentine was a point from taking the first set. After winning the second, he held a set point in the third. Federer, whose season hasn’t been up to his high standards, was up to the task

each time, though. “Mentally, I’ve always been very strong, but I’m not being put in a position like this very often, you know,” Federer said.

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The Associated Press All Times MDT CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Cleveland vs. Orlando Wednesday, May 20: Orlando 107, Cleveland 106 Friday, May 22: Cleveland 96, Orlando 95 Sunday, May 24: Orlando 99, Cleveland 89 Tuesday, May 26: Orlando 116, Cleveland 114, OT Thursday, May 28: Cleveland 112, Orlando 102, Orlando leads series 3-2 Saturday, May 30: Cleveland at Orlando, 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 1: Orlando at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m., if necessary

STANLEY CUP FINALS Detroit vs. Pittsburgh Saturday, May 30: Pittsburgh at Detroit, 6 p.m. Sunday, May 31: Pittsburgh at Detroit, TBA Tuesday, June 2: Detroit at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Thursday, June 4: Detroit at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE L.A. Lakers vs. Denver Tuesday, May 19: L.A. Lakers 105, Denver 103 Thursday, May 21: Denver 106, L.A. Lakers 103 Saturday, May 23: L.A. Lakers 103, Denver 97 Monday, May 25: Denver 120, L.A. Lakers 101 Wednesday, May 27: L.A. Lakers 103, Denver 94, L.A. Lakers lead series 3-2 Friday, May 29: L.A. Lakers at Denver, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 31: Denver at L.A. Lakers, 6:30 p.m., if necessary

CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Pittsburgh 4, Carolina 0 Monday, May 18: Pittsburgh 3, Carolina 2 Thursday, May 21: Pittsburgh 7, Carolina 4 Saturday, May 23: Pittsburgh 6, Carolina 2 Tuesday, May 26: Pittsburgh 4, Carolina 1 WESTERN CONFERENCE Detroit 4, Chicago 1 Sunday, May 17: Detroit 5, Chicago 2 Tuesday, May 19: Detroit 3, Chicago 2, OT Friday, May 22: Chicago 4, Detroit 3, OT Sunday, May 24: Detroit 6, Chicago 1

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct Boston 28 20 .583 New York 27 20 .574 Toronto 27 23 .540 Tampa Bay 23 27 .460 Baltimore 22 26 .458 Central Division W L Pct Detroit 26 20 .565 Minnesota 24 25 .490 Kansas City 23 24 .489 Chicago 21 25 .457 Cleveland 21 28 .429 West Division W L Pct Texas 27 19 .587 Los Angeles 24 22 .522 Seattle 22 26 .458 Oakland 18 26 .409 ——— Wednesday’s Games Baltimore 12, Toronto 10, 11 innings Detroit 8, Kansas City 3 Seattle 6, Oakland 1 Cleveland 12, Tampa Bay 7 N.Y. Yankees 9, Texas 2 Minnesota 4, Boston 2 L.A. Angels 3, Chicago White Sox 1 Thursday’s Games Cleveland 2, Tampa Bay 1 Boston 3, Minnesota 1 Baltimore 5, Detroit 1 Friday’s Games

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08’ Raptor RV, 37ft, sleeps 10, TV, solar panel with inverter, generator, loaded $39,900 819-0986 ‘03 Hi-Lo 2703C trailer camper (better than a pop-up!). Like-new, lots of extras, $14K OBO. Call Evan 846-1475

98 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, dark blue, new engine, Michelin tires, Great condition. Runs great Call 970-819-6421, 970-736-8121 evenings 76 Toyota Land Cruiser, FJ 40, 4” lift, 33” tires, Front disk brakes, Mechanically A1, normal rust. $7000 OBO 303-917-1592 (4) 1999-05 Jeep Wranglers, Outstanding! 1996 Honda Passport, Sharp! 2000 Explorer Sport, Clean! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.tomreuter.com Full Warranties! 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport, 90k miles, exc condition, 1 owner, soft top, 2” susp, lots of extras, $9500 OBO, 970-846-6431 Must sell to pay Rent; 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 158K Runs Great $2500 Call Kat 846-8148 email kkelly80487@gmail.com 2001 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD; 5-speed; 1 owner; good condition; great tires; Loaded; $6000; David 970-846-7886 2000 Chevy Tracker, dark blue, 4 door, manual, excellent condition, good tires, 75k miles. $4,750. Call (970) 826-9724 970-701-9438

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Gooseneck & bumper pull trailers in stock @ great prices, Dumps, deckovers, car, atv, tilt & equipment haulers, dealer 824-6544

WANTED:TRUCK 4x4 Four Door 60k-80k $10,000ish 819-8778 2006 F150 single cab 40k miles auto 4x4. $10,900 OBO 970-846-5358. 1999 Chevrolet 1500 V-6, $5,995! #2718. 1997 F250HD Powerstroke, Fantastic! (3) Toyota Tacomas, WoW! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com Warranties! 2000 Ford Super Cab, 7.3 Diesel, 4x4, snow plow, roll away bed cover, fifth wheel plate, excellent condition! 970-824-5638 2004 FORD F150, 4x4, ext cab, long bed, 115K, AC, Cruise, Tilt, white, $7,900 2003 Silverado Ext. Cab Z71, 5.3 V8, 58K miles, matching topper, 5” lift, new tires, alloy wheels. Excellent Condition. $16,000 OBO. 846-7379 2000 Dodge diesel 1 ton Dually. Regular cab, 6 speed, 4-wheel drive. 120k miles. Good condition. $12,000 OBO (970) 276-3218 1997 F350 7.3 four door long bed, 121k, $8,500 OBO 970-846-5056 1995 Ford Ranger 4x4, new clutch, runs great, $3000 OBO. Call Mike 970-846-0536

Steamboat Springs School District will receive sealed bids for a 1984 GMC VanDura w/5.7L V8 gas engine. Bids will be received at 923 Critter Court or 325 7th Street, Steamboat Springs until closed 6/12/09. For information call 879-1057

1998 GMC Envoy, $3,500 970-819-3323 2008 Chevy Tahoe, 7,000 miles, Excellent condition. $25,000 Call 846-5433 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, dkgreen, 4x4 great in snow! 129k, leaving town, priced below blue book. Only $2,450. 970-846-5315 2008 Ford Escape, 4WD, 19,500 miles. Excellent condition, 24-26 mpg, with four Blizzak snows, roof rack. $18,000 970-879-1625

Older model truck camper for full size pickup full kitchen, fridge $200 736-8278

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2001 Wells Cargo 19’ Fun Wagon. 2/3 place enclosed snowmobile trailer, white, excellent condition. $5500.00 970-879-0991 or 970-846-8377

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SPORTING CLAYS

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

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

Kenmore frontloading washer & gas dryer, propane, convert to natural gas, stackable, $500 pair, SONY Trinitron ‘26 TV $100 879-3821

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MENSWEAR: Tall Sizes. Extreme Quality from my Closet Sale. Pants (34” waist), Sweaters (LG) and Outerwear. Great duds for Dad’s day! 846-3124

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

Complete Queen size Bed, wood with iron leaf pattern, mattress, box $150 King size Head, Foot board wood with iron pattern $100. Entertainment center, matching end tables light wood color $250 all prices are OBO 970-846-5085 Umpteenth Organic Annual Plant Sale! May 30, 31 - June 1 , 6, 7, 10am - 5pm @ Phillips 66 E HWY 40. Tomatoes, veggies, flowers, Perennials. Hilton Gulch Herbs Need Nanny? I am 23, a degree in Early Childhood. Children ages 2 and up only please. Call Mandy 824-4197.

Vermeer 605H Baler, NH 499 Swather, Meadow drags, Heavy Steel Gates, Ph. 846-1191 day, 879-3624 evening Demo Model 57hp Montana 4WD tractor with cab. Local discount plus big factory discounts. Auto Parts of Craig, 824-6544 Swather for sale. 1992 Self propelled McDom 12’ Cummins Diesel. $5,000 970-824-6434

Spring Harrow Sale

Painting crew for hire. No job too big or small. Call 846-1044

GE Refrigerator $100; 20 ton wood splitter $300; 9H Honda snowblower $275; 371 XP Husky Chainshaw $300. Call 970-276-2572, 970-590-5913

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

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

2 door True reach in refrigerator, 2 stainless steel tables, slicer, table top deep fryer. Call 846-7882

For Sale: Speeflo Powerliner 4000, Gas Powered Parking Lot Striper, $500 OBO. Call Matt at 846-6464

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

For Sale 2005 50” Samsung TV, paid $4500 asking $1500 OBO. Just had inspection. Call 970-736-1114

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

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12 KW Gillette Sentry Pro Generator, rebuilt with no hours on it! Runs on Propane. Will entertain all offers! 846-0929 or 736-2240

RELIABLE BACKUP SOLUTIONS We see hard drives die every day. When yours does, make sure your valuable customer data or cherished family photos are saved. We can help. (970)879-0734 www.northwestdata.com

FREE Horse Manure for your gardens 879-5811 FREE BABY CRIB 515-570-6826 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

Metal Working tools: Drill Press, 2 welders, cutting torch, steel table, 2 Schwinn electric scooters like new. Call 970-980-1450 Structural Pipe for Sale. Most sizes available. Great for fencing, coral’s, arenas, ect. Truckload discounts. Please call (970) 352-4330. 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.

LEGAL HAPPY HOUR Free legal advice

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

FREE:32 INCH TV. We got an HD TV, so you can have our old one. Works great! 879-0609

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

MOVING OUT! Sleeper sofa, fridge, table, desk, chairs, silverware, plates, tupperware, random objects! Must go! 630.903.4296. Clocktower Condos (ski time square)

Artisans! Looking for a place to showcase handcrafted creations or consign antiques? Call the Hayden Artisans’ Marketplace, 276-2019. Tues-Sat, 10a-6p Need Top Soil? Call 970-879-0655

�� 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

FoxFire: 736-2745 Natural Resource Protection. Low Impact, Light Equipment Tree Removal. Precise Tree Falling. SAVE 50% Up To $2,500!

Furniture Sale at The Hampton Inn & Suites: Tables chairs, end tables, couches etc... 10 am to 5 pm daily- Monday through Friday. 970-871-8900

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.

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Antique Victorian Armorie, marble top mirrored dresser, night stand and full bed set quarter sawn oak 1890’s. Antique curved wood sideboard, buffet with inlay design. 970-846-5083, 879-0822

2 single car width garage doors, electric openers - windows & panels great condition. Call 879-5666

Call to sign up. Randall Salky, Attorney at Law McGill Professional Law 970-879-6200 ext. 13

Stand out in the crowd! Call 970-871-4255 to add an attention getter to your advertisement. Almost new Italian Wilier Road Bike Deloce Campanala fitted. New at $1700 sell for $900. Todd 970-846-4621

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FREE: 20 x 10 out building 11ft high, You haul. Call 879-0504 Free towing of unwanted & abandoned vehicles. 879-1065

Everything you need to furnish one bedroom home. Full rooms of furniture! Bedroom, Living room, Dining Room! Kitchenware, other miscellaneus items, $1,700 All must go, All good quality, Most like new, (970)819-6167 Moving Sale: Ikea Desks, Workstations & Sections, Rolling Work Table, Bar with storage, 2 Dell Laptops, Server, Tower, Monitors & Accessories. Must sell by May 29th. Make an offer & Make an appointment to see items! Kath 970-846-3289 WANTED: 3 Bunk beds with mattress & small hidabed. Call 970-824-4878 or 970-629-3584 STEAMBOAT’S MATTRESS HEADQUARTERS Mountain Mattress and furniture, Queen sets from $299. All natural, memory foam, 22 models on floor (970)879-8116 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

Hacienda Collection.net Warehouse Sale!

Clearance Prices! Dining Table and Chair sets, Entertainment Centers, Hutch’s, Coffee - End Sofa Tables, Dressers, Headboards, Drums, Bar with Barstools, Pottery, Benches, etc. Call for directions: 879-5154 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

Wanted: School supplies and classroom related antiques for year-long education exhibit at Tread of Pioneers Museum. Call Curator at 879-2214 Offering Hay hauling! Specializing in hay, lumber, small equipment, etc... Call for info: (970) 629-3936 Rob. Footjoy GreenJoys - used 1 season; sz 8 1/2, $25.00; Air Hockey Table, $100. Items in good condition. All items OBO. 629-0596 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.

SAT & ACT TUTORING FOR 2010

General tutoring also available. All subjects, all ages. Ivy League School Junior, former SSHS valedictorian offering tutoring. Call Max 970-879-9057 Gas portable generator 8500, Diesel portable generator 7500, Commercial dual tank air compressor, Commercial pressure washer, Commercial trash pump 3” Call 970-846-8693

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 Home child care offered Mon - Fri, CPR, First AId certified. Call Sherry 846-7336

CHILDCARE OFFERED

Energetic, Responsible, Young Lady looking to provide part time child care for children 3 and older. Available for daytime, after school care, and weekends. Specializing in Arts & Crafts, and Outdoor Activities! Please call Lauren at 540-908-0150 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.

TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! Kimco 879-6898 Mobile Welding, Fabricating and Mechanic. 20 years experience. Call Mark at 970-276-4906

Individual and Group Health Insurance PPO, ALL-PROVIDER. Emergency room, RX. Rates guaranteed. Replace expensive COBRA Plans. www.LoneEagleInsurance.com (970)879-1101 Shop Rider Handicap Wheelchair, joy stick control, less than 10 hrs useage, charger and 2 batteries, $4,500 - 824-6004

CHILDCARE OFFERED: Experienced Craig mother offering FT & PT day care, no weekends. Children of all ages. Call 937-231-3925

FREE: To good home Peachfeaced Love bird with cage. Freindly likes dogs. Call for more info. 736-8307 or 819-4415

DE VRIES FARM MARKET Open for another successful season! See you on Wednesday!

FREE: Queen & King size bed. Available Sat May 30th. You Haul. First come first serve. 201 Lincoln Avenue across OTHS

How can we keep America’s electric bills affordable? Visit www.ourenergy.coop

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

6 Ton National Boom Truck, 60’ reach, Ford 800 with flat bed & carrying rack. $12,000 846-6823 21 Ton National Boom Truck For Sale. $60,000. Call 970-846-3659

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

Free Pallets at B & K 1140 13th St., M-F, 9-3 Moving out and it all has to go! Couch, chair, futon, coffee table,end tables,TV, VCR, DVD, jet printer, blinds, bathroom scale, cat carrier, food processor, lamps, car speakers, vacuum baby items! It all must go by Sunday, May 31st! Call 970-404-7132

Help the youth Community of Steamboat, The Boys and Girls Club of Steamboat needs Volunteers, donations including games equipment, furniture, tvs, etc. Call Heather Martyn if interested 846-7710

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

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Registered Angus Bulls by AI sires. Fertility, Trich & PAP tested, BVD-PI negative. Aric, 970-824-3341 or Stacy, 970-824-6702. Warm Weather, experienced riding to condition your horse in time for Spring/Summer. No broncs please! Robin Lorenz Romick 879-0392, 846-2669 Kid broke gelding $800 and 2 coriante, long horn cross heifers, $475 each, Just right for ropin! Call evenings 824-6301

City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 www.petfinder.com DATE: 5-26-09 Dogs for Adoption - $30 each: Jack-Sweet blind and diabetic 6-year old lab who loves to camp and swim. In foster care. Chiquita-9 yr. old female AKC Boxer. Loving, energetic and healthy! Wizard-1 year old lab mix.- He was abused in past; needs basic obedience training. Cats for Adoption We have 7 adult cats waiting for great homes! $30 each. Kittens available now!

Horseshoe Trimming, over 10 years experience, Vet Referred. Call Steve 846-1965

SUMMER CITY DOG CLASS Family Dog Training Advanced Class Contact Laura Tyler 629-1507 Sandra Kruczek 824-4189 www.totalteamworktraining.com

WANTED, Very nice healthy kids horse. Have 3 super English prospects (2 Artful Move grand daughters) trade or sell 824-6544

Siberean Husky puppies CKC Registered. $300 Call 970-629-5451 Jennifer.

Black Thoroughbred mare, 4 yrs old, registered. 16 hh. gorgeous! Great conformation - you must see her. (970) 389-0114

Free confidential pregnancy tests & ultrasound. Pregnancy Resource Center. 544 Oak Street (Good Shepherd House) Walk-ins welcome Tuesdays 9-5PM, Wednesdays 4-7PM, Thursdays 9-2PM. Call for an appointment any time. 871-1307 www.steamboatpregnancy.com

Friday, May 29, 2009

523 Pine St 5/30 8am - Noon; Stuff, Junque Treasure and more stuff for all the families. 1219 RidgeView Dr., Fish Creek Falls to Blue Sage, left on RidgeView Sat May 30th 8am-Noon Large sectional sleeper sofa and recliner, 50 gal aquarium, rocking chair, chair & ottoman set, men, boys and woman’s clothes, pots, misc household and more.

Saturday Sale! WEST END VILLAGE 707 Abbey Rd wms 8-10 3t & 4t girls streo equip, freezer, many office chairs etc. 8-2 2853 Abbey Rd Sat May 30 8am - Noon: HUGE GARAGE SALE! Tools, Household items, Ladies Summer clothing (S, M), misc kids stuff, rugs, tv’s & other misc items.

Boxer - Border Collie pups, 2 loving females, 2 shots, one black, one brown, good homes. $75 846-6057

16 yr Gelding Quarter Horse, Gray, 15 1/2 Hands, Ranch horse, kids with some experience can ride. $2000 970-291-9445, 970-736-1063 7 year old paint gelding, great trail horse, $1900. 2 year old green broke gelding. both foundation blood lines. 870-3242 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 Big, Black & Beautiful 10 yr. old Quarter Horse gelding. Great Ranch or gymkhana prospect. Inter, to exp. rider $2000 OBO: 1984 WW Stock Trailer great for hauling livestock, horses, hay etc. comes with extra set of tires. $1500 970-819-0652 SEEKING POSITIONS: Horse Ranch manager, 15 years experience, all mare & foal care, grooming for dressage and eventing. Joann 715-892-6040 Standing at stud AQHA Capitol Class -Black Bay. Hollywoods Shining -Red Dun. Get ‘em Dun -Palomino. APHA Tuff N Tru -Bay Homozygous Tobiano. Foundation breeding, great dispositions, versatile. Call 970-824-4145 or 970-629-0190

Home Away Pet Sitting -Kathie Zelek- 24 hour care in our home for dogs that need special attention. Very limited space, insured, bonded, member of Pet Sitters International. $35 for 24 hour visit. 970-870-0767

Perception Lucid Kayak $200; Dagger Kingpin 6.3 Kayak with skirt & Werner Paddle $600; Gary FIsher Sugar 4 MTN. bike full supsension, 16” frame $450; Coleman Hot Tub Cover 74”x90”, good condtion $50; Kargo Master Ladder Rack 51/2’x61/2’ $200. Call 819-4200

BIG - BIG Pre- Moving Sale! Fri & Sat May 29th & 30th. Lots of tools etc, antique furniture, dishes, books, lots of music things. 12ft Sea King with outboard motor & trailer, 52 Army 6x6 dump truck, to many things to mention. 56 yrs accumulation. 5 miles from Rodeo grounds out River RD past Tree Haus, Dakota Ridge, Steamboat Pines, stay to right past Humble Ranch, 2nd house on left, American Flag flying at entry gate.

Saturday, 8am-Noon 3416 Mica Court Off Stone Lane. Girls 5 - 7 cloths, 16” summer tires, lots of misc. Villa’s Home Owners group sale! Villa’s @ Walton Creek Condominiums. Sat May 30th 8am 1pm Many garages with misc items. AT Walton Creek Road and Whistler Road Large Yard Sale 05/30 8AM - NOON. 1482 Steamboat Blvd. Across from hospital; Electronics, WD, high end clothing, bedding, antiques & kitchen items. Sample Sale! Sporting Goods outdoor. New, used, adult, youth, 5-15 (ages), bikes, tennis, lacrosse, rollerblades, skies, snowboard, Kayak, clothing, backpacks, helmets ice skates. 1858 Hunters Ct May 30th & 31st 8am -11am

Horses for Sale: Excellent Bred Mares from 2 to 13 years old, Great Brood Mare prospects. 970-846-1220

LARGE SCALE YARD SALE 9-4 SAT & SUN. 3100 CHINOOK LN. TOWNHOMES 16+ UNITS COMBINED. ENDLESS CLOTHING, OUTERWEAR, SPORTING GOODS, ACCESSORIES, MEDIA, FREE STUFF AND MUCH MORE NEW AND USED. DO NOT MISS THIS MAY 30th and 31st

Schedule early for CUSTOM HAYING! Small square bales. Call 970-629-9299, leave message.

Sat 8am- 11am Sunray Meadow Garage #703. Men’s XL clothing, shoes 10.5, hunting decoys, fishing, weight set and more. Walton Creek RD - (R) on Village DR - (L) into Sunray meadows.

120 acres standing dryland grass hay for sale, will consider custom haying offers. Located in Craig. Call 970-824-1085. Leave message.

Garage Sale - Lots of Baby, Kids items, furniture, sports gear, 375 Kelhi Ct - off of Tamarack, Sat only 8-12

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

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

Lost Red Cell Phone, Picture Phone on evening of 5/21/09 between Hayden and Pearl Lake. Reward offered. Call 276-4174.

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

Patio set, bamboo flooring, bed & frame, quilts, electronics, furniture, kitchen and office, clothing, picture frames, surround sound, lighting, new vanities, back packs, tile saw, tires (255/70R18), trumpet. 1060 Uncochief Cir Sat 5/30 7:30 - 11am Valverdant Neighborhood Recycle Sale, good things at good prices. furniture, antiques, home goods, quality clothing and more. Saturday 8am - noon Huge Garage Sale- Sat 5/30 - 8-11 - Wells Fargo Parking Lot - Furniture, Appliances, Bikes, Exercise Equipment, Household Items, clothing (kids,adult), more! Great deals support Girl Scout Troop 221.

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.

Multi family Moving Garage Sale, lots of sale items, Saturday from 8am - 12pm. 805 Dougherty RD by SCC the big log church. PARK AVE ~ Multi Family Yard Sales! Between Broad & N. Park Sat. 5/30 8am - noon Furniture, Computer, ‘92 250 Motorcycle, Mtn Bikes, TV, Clothes, snowboard & toys, more!

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BABYSITTING AVAILABLE: 13yr old, very dependable, fun, games, crafts, references 819-8777

Hiring two skilled trim carpenters. 4 to 6 weeks of work. Call me at 734-7006

Immediate opening for skilled CDL Truck Driver/Equipment Operator. We pay for your experience. Call for an appointment 970-824-2709 Help wanted - handyman carpenter for odd jobs, part time, flexible. Must have tools. $20 per hour. Call 734-7006 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 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 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

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

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.

Alpine Campus of Colorado Mountain College is seeking part-time instructors for the following courses for fall semester, August 24-December 11: · CAD · Geology · Math. Minimum of Master’s Degree (or 15 graduate credit hours) in discipline or related field required. Part-time instructor pay is commensurate with earned degree. Applications may be obtained from the Alpine Campus or on-line at www.coloradomtn.edu/forms Please send application, resume, transcript, and/or direct inquiries to Kevin Cooper, Instructional Chair, Colorado Mountain College, 1330 Bob Adams Drive, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487. Application deadline is June 15. CMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversifying its workforce.

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

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Steamboat Springs School District Teachers 2009-2010. Elementary: Special Education, PE / Health PT, Music, Elem. Teachers, Middle: Math / Science Teachers, High: Industrial Arts (Part-time), Charter: 6-8 All Subjects, PE Teacher / Outdoor Ed (Part-time). CO Teacher License with appropriate endorsement required. Salary: $32,910 - $52,636 DOQ for FT positions. Please complete district application at https://apps.winocular.com/steamboat/apply/ Questions: 970-871-3199. EOE

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“Community Services Officer”

Communications Specialist 1- Routt County Communications: $2,666 per month plus benefits, with a raise to $3,394 upon satisfactory completion of the training program. Details: http://www.co.routt.co.us. Click on employment. Deadline: 5 pm, June 3, 2009 to Human Resources, PO Box 773598, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477. Equal Opportunity Employer. Mortgage Loan Originator - Colorado mortgage banking company seeking loan originator. Guaranteed salary plus commission. Excellent technology. Fax resume 970-242-6285, Ken@pmlgmac.com 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 Local worker needed! Requires current MSHA, steel toed boots, hard hat, gloves. Must have good work ethic, strong back, and be quick on your feet. Starts at $12 hourly plus overtime most days. Fax resume and contact info to 970-858-8800.

South Routt School District

Full Time Benefitted Maintenance Worker: Open Until Filled $26,748 - $29,728 DOE Contact Scott Mader 970-736-2313. Food Service Position Deadline: June 15, 2009 $10.40 $12.15 per hour +benefits Contact Charlotte Whaley 970-736-2249 Looking for a job for full-time temporary. If so, apply in person at Brother’s Custom Processing 383 E. 1st Street.

Own A Computer? Put it to work earning $500 to $5,000 per month FT - PT Hours. www. Rkhglobal.com

ALL THAT JAZZ is now hiring FT - PT Motivated individual. Retail experience necessary. 601 Lincoln Ave 879-4422.

NEEDED: 12 Heavy equipment operators - mechanics. Will train the right people. FT or PT work. Call Sergeant Holloway 970-986-9206

Trail guide for horseback rides at Dutch Creek Guest Ranch at Steamboat Lake. Horse experience required. Ask for Jon 879-8519

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CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:

Fire Chief

City of Steamboat Springs, CO. FT with great benefits. $82,171 to $109,755 annually DOQ. Provides management, technical and administration work in commanding, and coordinating all Fire and Emergency Medical Services, functions, operations, and personnel. Requires BA in Fire Science, Public Administration, Management, Business or related; graduation from the National Fire Academy for Executive Fire Officers; ICS 400 and IS 700; and ten years of relevant experience, preferably in a municipal department. Apply to: City of Steamboat Springs 137 10th Street, POB 775088, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 or jthrasher@steamboatsprings.net (Attn. Fire Chief) by June 23, 2009 Position profile and info at www.steamboatsprings.net EOE.

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.

Housekeeper needed for private homes. M-F, 8-5. Fun working environment. References, CO drivers license and background check required. Call 879-6189

Moffat County-Seeking applicants for the position of Part-time on-call Crisis Intervention Specialist(2 positions). For complete job description, contact Colorado Workforce Center (970) 824-3246. Moffat County is an EEO Employer. Moffat County-Seeking applicants for the position of Part-time Grounds / Facility Maintenance Technician for the Library. For complete job description, contact Colorado Workforce Center (970) 824-3246. Moffat County is an EEO Employer.

FT Staff Accountant for Steamboat Association Management. We offer Health / Dental, 401K, Life, PTO, & a fun, flexible working environment. Apply at 2130 Resort Drive, Suite 200. For more info, or to apply on-line: www.resortgroupjobs.com

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Tugboat Grill & Pub

Will be accepting applications beginning May 26th for Kitchen staff. Apply @1860 Ski Time Square. SUBWAY / COLD STONE CREAMERY is now hiring Store Managers, Assistants for Steamboat location. Experience Required. Apply 2032 Curve Plaza. No phone calls please.

Mambo Italiano is now accepting applications / resumes for FOH: Servers, Hostesses and Bussers. BOH; Line Cooks and Pizza Throwers please apply in person Wed thru Saturday 3pm to 6pm 521 Lincoln Ave, Downtown. Mambos is looking for individuals who not only excel at the tasks at hand but will add something special to the already amazing staff. Be a part of the fun this summer!!! Please call Andy 846-1589 with questions.

Central Park Liquor is hiring part-time cashiers $11 hour. Shifts include all weekends and holidays. For more info contact Brandon @ 970-879-3428 or apply in person @ 1835 Central Park Plaza.

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SUMMER JOB

Front Desk Clerk needed 24-32 hours per week. Hilton experience preferred but not required. Apply within Hotel.

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

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The Hayden School District has the following positions open for the 2009-2010 school year: District: Systems Specialist - Computer Support. High School: Science / Interventions Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Sign Language Interpreter. Middle School: Math Teacher, Social Studies, Special Education Teacher, Paraeducator. Elementary School: Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher, Kindergarten Paraeducator - half-time. Coaching: High School Girls’ Assistant Basketball Coach, High School Boys’ Assistant Basketball Coach, High School Winter Sports Cheerleading Coach. To apply, visit the district website at www.haydenschools.org and click on the employment link for further information.

MAINTENANCE

Ski Inn is accepting for this full time, year round position. This person is responsible for general maintenance upkeep and repairs in condominiums and public areas. Professional demeanor and clean driving record required. Please stop by Ski Inn at 2350 Ski Trail Lane to complete an employment application. EOE. Exclusively managed by Steamboat Resorts.

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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

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NETWORK SUPPORT ANALYST

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.

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OAK CREEK: COMFORTABLE TWO BEDROOM Larger Unit, high ceilings, Dish TV, good location. $650 month. Quiet building. Storage available. 970-879-4784

CLASSIFIEDS STEAMBOAT:The Whole Enchilada 5 Star Resort, every amenity: furnished, PL, HT, restaurant, bar, parking, laundry. $800 970-846-8804. peggy@peggywolfe.com Thunderhead RE

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.

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

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

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

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STEAMBOAT:WALK TO DOWNTOWN - 2BD, 1BA apartment overlooking downtown, $1200 month pets possible, utilities included, year lease preferred. 970-734-4644 STEAMBOAT:Sweet Mtn Location, Near bus, open space, Private Apt, quiet, sunny 2bd walk-out WD, DW, NS, NP Need 4WD $1150-Utilities, Hi Speed Inc 1st + Dep—846-0261

STEAMBOAT:1 Bedroom studio apartment on the mountain. Walking distance from Gondola. Pet’s welcome. $850 monthly, 1st, last, deposit. (605)354-1825 STEAMBOAT:2bd, 1ba, waterfall, stone patio, Saltillo tile, hickory cabinets, gas fireplace, fenced yard, WD. $1350 includes gas, electric, cable, trash. NS, 1 dog allowed. 970-734-7374 OAK CREEK: 2BD, 1BA apartment, all appliances, NS, pets negotiable, 1st & security. $850 per month includes all utilities. Joe 846-3542

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STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA Garden Level apartment 4 miles from town. $900 monthly + utilities. (970) 734-8261

STEAMBOAT:New 1 Bedroom on Mountain near bike path and bus. Furnished. Utilities, Wi-Fi, Satellite included. WD, NS, NP $900. 970.734.7933

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

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:Studio apartment in luxury home available. $1200 monthly includes utilities. (970)879-8089 STEAMBOAT: Fish Creek area 1BD, garage pets ok, WD, utilities included. Month to month possible. $850 month Call 819-1164 CRAIG:Large 2 bedroom basement apartment, NP, NS, utilities included, Background check required $750 plus deposit, 699 Russell St, Craig 276-4144 STEAMBOAT:1 BD, 1BA, Remodeled apt, deck, 11 miles to Steamboat, paved road, NS, Horse negotiable, $850 incl elect, water 846-8022 STEAMBOAT: Cozy 1BD walk out apartment. Downtown, 1 dog okay, $675 utilities included. 970-846-4881

STEAMBOAT: Private, cozy, clean studio. $650.00 month includes all utilities, cable, wifi, NP, NS. 1st, last, $150 security. 970-846-6905. 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: 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:Live on the river & walk to town. 2BD, 2BA, 1200sqft, new construction. Includes cable, trash, grounds maintenance. 846-1760

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:New Pines 2bd, 2ba, all upgrades, furnished or not, WD, decks, hot tub, NS, NP $1450 Utilities paid, flexible. 303-909-5563 STEAMBOAT:Cozy updated Studio on mountain at North Star, Available May 31st, NS, NP, bus, HT, deposit negotiable. $850. 719-459-1121, 719-535-0484 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: Large, 2BD, 2BA + loft, one car garage, NS, NP, WD, DW, on mountain. Cable, water, trash included. 846-4037

STEAMBOAT:Efficiency Apartment, 12 mi south, Entrance and bath, WD, Heat, Electricity, Dish, NS, year, references, Last, Deposit $525 6/20, 736-8247 STEAMBOAT:2bd, 1ba furnished basement, quiet, downtown home. Private entrance, kitchenette, Patio. NP, NS. $1,000 month + electric. Cable, WiFi, water, trash included. 879-8793.

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STEAMBOAT:1bd, 1bath, efficiency kitchen $750 per month all utilities included. WD, NS, NP, Available May 25th. Call Jimmy at 970-846-7256 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.

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA furnished Rockies 1st floor. Views! Pool, hot tubs out your door! Mountain, bus route, NS, NP $1250. 304-552-3607 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, Shadow Run, very nice Mt views, furnished, WD, 2 storage closets, NP, $890 + elec. 970-846-9383

STEAMBOAT: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Furnished Condo on Mountain. WD, NP, NS. Steamboat Home Management & Realty 879-1982 STEAMBOAT:Furnished 1BD, 1BA. Utilities and internet included. WD, Pool, hottub, on mountain. 1st, last, security NS, NP. $900. Liz 879-5100x10 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA on mountain, beautiful views,very quiet environment!! Fully furnished, cable, gas, water, and trash included. $1,300 per month. Price reduced for one person. Call Drew 970-291-9101

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: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:2BD, 2BA, Condo, Fully furnished, WD, on bus route, NS, NP $1,300 plus utilities, First, Last, Security (719)338-4763

STEAMBOAT:BEST PRICED SUNRAY! Sunny 2bedroom, 2bath new condo; ski area; 2 decks; views, vaulted ceilings; heated garage; washerdryer; available July; $1200 plus utilities 819-1605.

STEAMBOAT:Spring Meadows Condo 2BD, 1BA, unfurnished, close to mountain. $900 monthly plus S.D. NS, NP. (970)879-2373

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STEAMBOAT:Contemporary upper floor 2br, 2ba Sunray, high-end finishes, wood floors, stainless, FP, decks, garage, WD, NS. $1600 includes Heat, Cable, Water. 7/1. 970-846-7379

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STEAMBOAT: 2bd, 1ba, clean, quiet, utilities included, bus route, walk to mountain area, WD, NP, NS, $1100 819 - 2593. STEAMBOAT:Sunray 2BD, 2BA, on bus, vaulted ceiling, WD, 1 car heated garage, included heat water & cable. Call Mike 846-8692 STEAMBOAT:Riverfront New 2BD, 2BA on Yampa. Furnished, WD, walk to CCMC, Old To wn.$1,500.970-846-8804 peggy@peggywolfe.com Thunderhead RE STEAMBOAT:SPACIOUS! 2BD, 2BA, mountain & bus, FURNISHED, screened porch, gas grill, garage, swap coolers, WD, NS, NP. $1650 INCLUDES UTILITIES. Karen 970-819-9051 STEAMBOAT:3 Bed, 3 ba, Clocktower Sq. $2750 incl util. Fully furnished, hot tub, BBQ, WD. 6 month lease. Jen 415-350-7726

STEAMBOAT: Views! 2 BD 1BA nicely furnished Villas @ Walton Creek, garage FP WD deck NS NP $1,250mo lesliefiji@frii.com 970-879-0080

STEAMBOAT:ShadowRun 2BD, 2BA, DW, WD, fireplace, cable, pool, htub, extra storage, on mountain, NS NP $1200 +utilities, available immediately 307-760-3227. STEAMBOAT:Newly furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bath Sunray Meadows. 2 car stacked garage. 1,163 sq. ft. wd,ns,np. $1,500-$1,600 month. Axis West Realty 970 879 8171 or www.AxisWestRealty.com

STEAMBOAT: Walton 1BD, 1BA nicely updated, washer, dryer, gas fireplace, storage, bus route. $900 Scott Wither 970-846-5898 Candice 970-846-1642

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, recently remodeled. Walton Village, WD, on-bus route. Pool, hot tub, tennis courts. NS, NP. $900month+deposit. Available immediately (970)291-9412

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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:Sundance Creek 2BD + Den, includeds trash, snow plow, gas, water, sewer & most heat $1540 NP, NS. Call 846-5551

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STEAMBOAT:$900, 1BD, 1BA, Mtn & Bus Route, Furnished, Incl Utilities, Cable, DSL, Pool, Jacuzzi, Storage, WD, NP, NS, condosnaps.com/rockies 970.404.0442

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STEAMBOAT:1BD Pines at Ore House, Wood & Tile floors, community hot-tub, bus route, NS, NP, WD, $950 includes cable. 970-846-9482

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:CLEAN, furnished, well kept 1BD, 1BA. HUGE hot tub pool. WD, newer appliances. Bright upper corner unit. NS, NP. $850 (970) 846-1812

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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

STEAMBOAT:Families wanted for 2 and 3 bedroom condo’s. Fully furnished on mountain with garages. Sorry no pets, no smoking. (970)871-6762

STEAMBOAT:WALTON VILLAGE 1BD, 1BA LOWER CORNER UNIT, WD, NP, NS, HOT TUB, POOL, TENNIS COURTS. FIRST, LAST, DEPOSIT $800 879-7746

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STEAMBOAT:850 Sq Ft studio apartment, Available 6/1 NS, $900 a month plus deposit. WD, Dish, Utilities included. Pets Negotiable 970-819-1600 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA above town, WD, close to bike bath, bus route, NS, first, last, security deposit. $850monthly includes utilities. (970) 879-4346

STEAMBOAT:Bright and Cheery Rockies 1BD, fully furnished, gas fireplace, new carpet, tile. Freshly painted, pool. $900 monthly. Available immediately. (970)879-3142

STEAMBOAT:Magnificent 1BD condo, Storm Meadows on Mountain. Fully furnished. $1,190 month to month. All inclusive, NS, NP. Ron @ 970-620-5918

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STEAMBOAT: Spacious one bedroom studio on Hillside Drive, Dog Ok, fenced yard, bright. $1000 month includes utilities. Available Now. Call Central Park Management at 879-3294.

STEAMBOAT:Desirable Old Town Charming 2bd, 1ba, 1150 sqft. WD, Seperate Building, long term, NP, NS, Available 6/15. $1,500 mo. 879-4924

STEAMBOAT: Villas 2BD, 1BA sunny upper corner unit, attached garage, HT, WD, NS, NP. Gas & cable included. $1350. 846-3471

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STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, Ski Trails Condo. Fully furnished, $1000 monthly includes all utilities. NS, NP. Available until December 1st. 970-846-2659 Owner Financing, Work - Live Condo unit in Copper Ridge. 1080 sqft shop space incl office and bathroom. 700 sqft studio apt complete tenant finish. $15% down, 3% APR finance for 3 years. $350,000 970-734-8265

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:1BD, 1BA furnished, remodeled, top corner unit, mountain views. wood floors, WD, HT & pool, NS, NP. $1095 monthly (970)736-1204 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA partially Furnished, Internet, Cable Included, bus-route, WD, Hot-Tub, mountain. NS, NP $1200 1st, Last, Security. 970-871-7921 STEAMBOAT:Cool and Cozy 1BD, totally furnished, Walton Village, NP, NS, Pool, 6 mo or 1 yr lease. $825 mo 210-332-8611 STEAMBOAT:July 4-11 Vacation Week 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, luxury townhome. Great location on mountain, sleeps 8. Pool, spa, fitness center. $1,500 970-879-1833. 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:1BD Walton Village, Fully Furnished, totally refurbished, gas fireplace, WD, NP, NS. Available immediately. Rent negotiable based on lease term. 970-819-1811 STEAMBOAT: 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 STEAMBOAT: Condo on mountain. 2BD, 1BA. Cute, clean, great karma! (970) 846-2631 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 2BA, Top corner, GFP, WD, Pool, HT, Updated, Creek views. NP NS References required. $1000. 1st, last, deposits 879-3788 STEAMBOAT:Shadow Run 1bd, 1ba remodeled, fully furnished, fireplace, views, pool, hot tubs, on bus route. NS, NP. 1st, last + deposit. Lease available May 1st, $995/mo. 970-846-7032 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA Shadow Run, bus-route. Available July 1st. WD, storage. High speed internet included. NS, NP. $1400 First,last. 819-4301

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, utilities included, hot tub, easy access to hiking and biking trails large porche, yard area, 6 month lease, fully furnished $950 per month. 1-800-733-7060 STEAMBOAT:Newly furnished Ridgecrest! 2BD, 2BA, bus, ski, mountain views, deck, hottubs, WD, NS, NP, utilities, internet, garage, storage, $1750. 719-648-5789 STEAMBOAT:On the River 2BD, 2BA, Brand new, furnished WD, NS, NP, Mountain Views. Monthly, seasonal, yearly.$1600 (970)871-6016 846-7400 STEAMBOAT:Clean Sunny corner unit, 2bd, 2bath, Available 06/01, walkout patio to pool, tennis. 1st, last, NS, NP, partially furnished. 970-879-6528 STEAMBOAT: 1 and 2 bedrooms. Furn. On Mt. and Bus. Furn. Avail immed. Lease. No Pets. 970-879-8161

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STEAMBOAT:$300 Cash if lease by May 31. Cozy 3BD, 1BA Old Town home. Hardwood floors, WD, Pets considered. $1700 month plus utilities. First, Security. 846-1007

STEAMBOAT:MOUNTAIN AREA, Shadow Run or Sunburst: Available -Furnished 2BDs , fireplace, hot tub, on bus route. Starting @ $1000. 970-846-5655.

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: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

CLARK: Right on The Elk River, 3BD, 2BA, WD, NS, pets neg., $1350 month 879-3253

STEAMBOAT:2BR, 2BA Walton Creek, Lease Negotiable, Pool, Hot Tub, partially furnished, storage. Available 07/01 $1150 1st,last,security NS, NP, WD. 970-846-7587

YAMPA: 3 bedroom Log home $850.00 month . First, Last, Damage year lease. NP Available June 1st .(970) 638-4455

HAYDEN:Furnished one bedroom guesthouse. Includes cable and all utilities for $800 per month. Call Kristy (970)846-3805.

STEAMBOAT:Downtown by High School. Great views. Unfurnished, 4bedroom, 2bath, 2 car garage. 1,163 sq. ft. , pet considered, available July, lease,ns. $2,000-2,500 monthly. Axis West Realty 970879.8171or www.AxisWestRealty.com STEAMBOAT:Huge 2BD, 2BA private preserve.10 minutes to town. Pet considered. Garage. NS, $1400 mo+ utilities. Lease. First, Last, Security 970-870-9815 STEAMBOAT: FREE 1/2 MONTHS RENT CALL 734-4919 FOR DETAILS STEAMBOAT:3BD, 1BA, garden level, fenced yard. Off Tamarack. Bus, 1-car garage, WD, NS. $1500 plus utilities. Available Now 970-879-5507, (970)879-8584 STEAMBOAT:3,4 Bdrm, 3.5+ Ba luxury Cherry Dr. garage, decks, views, WD, FP, family rm, open floor plan, storage, NS, pets, $2,400. 970.846.3868 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:2BD 1BA cozy, quiet, downtown. Great yard. WD, NP, NS. Lease, references First, Last, Security $1300 month + utilities. 970-879-9038 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA plus loft, wood burning stove, WD, on Yampa river, quiet, 3 miles from Steamboat on Highway 131. $1500. 970-846-0200 STEAMBOAT:OUTSTANDING VIEWS in this unfurnished 2BR 1BA with garage, gas heat & hot water woodstove, WD, pets considered. $1,250 734-4919. OAK CREEK:Brand New 1/2 Duplex for Rent 3BD, 2BA, 2-car garage, all appliances included + central vacuum. NS, Pet negotiable. Sierra View, $1550 monthly + utilities. Call Joe 846-3542 STEAMBOAT: FOR RENT: Duplex, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage. Tamarack area, nice views, quiet neighborhood $1,600/mo. Ty 879-1822 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:2BD, 1BA, 3357 Apres Ski Way, WD. Walking distance to Gondola. NP, $1100 monthly + deposit & utilities. 970-846-9589 STEAMBOAT: Old Town 3BR, 2BA, furnished flat, off-street parking, NS, NP, first, last, security, references. $1500 mo + util. 879-1521. STEAMBOAT:Caretaker (couple) wanted, On Mountain, 3BD, 2BA, WD, Deck, Garage, Fenced Yard, References. Avail June. $1500 - $1700 depending on duties. 970-858-7735

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. STEAMBOAT:AVAILABLE NOW 2 bedroom plus loft, 2 bath home, WD, pets, close to bus, skiing.Large deck, views. $1500 monthly, 970-819-6930 STEAMBOAT: 3BD, 3BA unfurnished log home in excellent condition, gas fireplace, wood floors, sunroom, garage, hot tub, $2500. 970-846-5655. STEAMBOAT:5BD, 3BA, bus route, On Golf Course, WD, NS, 2-car garage, pets considered. $2,590 + utilities. Great home. Call 970-846-5551 YAMPA: 2BD, 1BA with garage, large fenced yard. NS, pet negotiable. $725 monthly, first, last, security. Available May 1st. (970)846-4596

CLARK: 4BD, 2BA, 2 car oversized garage, heated shed. Off Seedhouse Rd. NS $1,800, 1 Acre 303-688-0405 CLARK: Steamboat Lake. Beautiful log home for rent. Furnished, 5 BR, 3BA. $2,000 mo plus tenant paid utilities. Call (303)698-9279 CLARK:WILLOW CREEK PASS:3BR, 3 BA, 2 Car Garage, wood burning stove, MUST SEE! $1,650 + elect. 879-1878 or 734-7435 STEAMBOAT:Fantastic Oldtown 3BD, 1BA. Great location! Large fenced yard, big deck. NS, available 6-1. Dog ok. $1,800 + utilities. 846-5667 STEAMBOAT: On Bus Route, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, WD, storage. $1,575 mo+utils. 1st, last, dep. 970 846 6524. STAGECOACH: Beautiful furnished 3bd, 2.5ba home, 2,300 sq ft. Possible Lease option. $1,600 mo 970-846-1525 STEAMBOAT:Ski In - Ouit Single Family Home, Large Lot, 2 car garage. 3BD, plus apartment, pets ok. $2500 month (970)819-1540 STEAMBOAT:1 BD, 1 BA, WD, 3 miles from town on HWY131 on Yampa River, River Frontage, $1,200 mo.970-846-0200 STEAMBOAT:Strawberry Park Home, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bath, remodeled 04’. 5 minutes from town $3000 monthly. 846-9783 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. HAYDEN:Large 1bd, 1ba master bedroom 15X15, new paint, carpet, pets ok, $650 month + utilities. Available 06/01 846-0794

STEAMBOAT:Old Town Home, 3BD, 2BA, Gas fireplace, W/D, NS, Pets OK, One yr. lease, 1st and security. $1800 month, 846-4705 STEAMBOAT: 4BR, 3.5BA, 2 car garage, 3000 sq.ft home on Hunters Drive. Hot Tub, Rec Room, furnished or unfurnished, pets negotiable. NS. $2850 per month + utilities. 879-5351. STEAMBOAT: 1300 Sq Ft house in Fairview, fenced yard, garage 2BD, 1BA, 2 attic rooms that could be used as an office. $1,550 (970)846-1760 STEAMBOAT:4 + bedroom old town home, big fenced yard, pets okay. Furnished, $3,000 includes utilities. Flexible terms, call for appointment. (970)871-6898 STEAMBOAT:Will trade 4BD, 4BA contemporary house on ICW (Hobe Sound FL), Large pool, Pontoon boat for comparable Ski In -Out mountain home. Late Feb early March 2010. 561-312-1567 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:3BD, 3BA open, vaulted ceiling, hot tub, double garage & fenced, NS, Pet? $1,800 month. Call 970-846-2880 HAYDEN:3BD, 2BA, 1,600 S.F. Newer home in Sagewood subdivision. Double garage. NP. $1,300 month plus deposit. BEAR RIVER REALTY (970)276-3392 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/.

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

HAYDEN:Horse property, 3BD, 2BA, large barn. 35 acres. 3 miles outside town. $1,800 monthly. NS. Available immediately. Call (720)339-8938

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: 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

STEAMBOAT: For rent or Sale June 1st. 1100sqft, 4BD, 2BA, nice yard, WD, pet possible. $1500 1st, Last, Security. 970-819-6303 CRAIG: MOBILE HOME - Fenced yard, for more info call 970-629-5557 or 970-948-5002 STEAMBOAT:2BD in Dream Island $850 month also one room $450 and 1 room $300. Call 846-6429 STEAMBOAT: 3BD, 970-846-5433

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STEAMBOAT: Beautiful 4BD, 3.5BA, 1 car garage, between mountain and town, bus route, WD, NS, NP. $2100 monthly. 970-846-6423. STEAMBOAT:Walton Village 2BD, 2- 1/2BA Remodeled, WD, NS, cable, water, trash included, Pool Hot tub, mtn, bus. $1300 +dep. 846-6113 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1.5BA Whistler Townhome. WD, deck, pool, hot tub, NS, NP. $1200 month includes most utilities. 1st, last, security. 846-2451. 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 STAGECOACH Townhome: 3BD, 2BA great views, unfurnished. First, last, security. $1,100 monthly. NP, Available May 1st. (970)618-1727 STEAMBOAT: Whistler 2BD, 1BA $1,295 monthly discount, fully appointed, nicely furnished, no pets, Scott Wither 970-846-5898 Candice 970-846-1642 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, fully furnished, mountain, bus route, recently update, pool, NS, NP, 1st, last security. $1200 Available June 2nd 970-846-4965 STEAMBOAT: FREE 1/2 MONTHS RENT CALL 734-4919 FOR DETAILS 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:Clean, Sunny, Bright unfurnished 3BR 2BA. 2 garages, gas heat & hot water, low utilities, pet considered. $1,500 734-4919 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: 3bed, 3bath Walton Village Townhome for rent. Sunny, corner unit with valley views. Fully furnished. $1500/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: 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:$1,600 monthly, 4BD, 4BA FURNISHED Townhome between Mtn & town on bus route. Views, 1 car garage, W/D. (303)815-0535 STAGECOACH: 3bd, 2ba, recently remodeled in “like new” condition. NS, pet negotiable, 1year lease. $950 mo + $1,000 deposit. 846.9591. STEAMBOAT:Chinook Lane, 2BD, 2BA on bus route. Furnished, WD, NS, lease. 1st, last, deposit $1500 month + utilities. Call 970-222-0913 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: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 STAGECOACH: 3BD, 2BA townhome, WD, wood stove, spectacular lake view, end unit, new wood floors. $1100 monthly + utilities. (970)734-8500 STEAMBOAT:2BD 2 story sunny corner unit. townhouse, ski area, furnished & fully equipped, WD, pool, hot tub. NS, NP. Available 06/15. $1350 month. Cable, monthly house keeping included. 303-503-8100. STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, 2 story, corner unit, Beautifuly furnished. Mountain, WD, gas fireplace, grill. $1,295 includes cable, trash, & H2O. Available 06/02 (970) 291-9141 STEAMBOAT: 2BD’s in a 3BD Indian Meadows. Corner unit, very nice, 1 year lease, NS, pet? $600 per room. 846-5632

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA on mountain, bus route. WD, DW, pet negotiable, NS. $1,300 month. First, Last, Deposit, June 1st. Tim 846-1605

STEAMBOAT:Partially furn. room with bath available June 1. $475.00 incl. utilities. Fishcreek, bus route. NS, Must like dogs, kids. 871-1318

STEAMBOAT: Steamboat 3 Bedroom Town homes. Furn. On Mt. and Bus. Furn. Avail. immed. Lease. No Pets. 970-879-8161

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: Newly refurbished bedroom in remodeled downtown house with semi - private bath, $650 month. Call 970-581-9197, 970-402-0581 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: Quiet couple has partially furnished bedroom available in Downtown home, $475 includes utilities. 970-819-8141 970-870-2958 STEAMBOAT:NEW 3BR, 2.5BA Townhome! Furnished Private Bedroom & Bath! Great neighborhood, Hardwood, Tile! WD, WiFi, lease $850 includes utilities! 970-846-0440 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.

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:BR for rent in custom home, Walk to gondola, WD, NS, NP. $500-600 per room plus utilities. Mature applicants, 846-6910

STEAMBOAT:Room in large log home, half mile from town. NS, NP, WD. $600 month, including utilities. 970-879-3473, leave message. STEAMBOAT:1 bedroom in 2 bedroom APT, NS, WD, 4 miles form town. $350 Iincludes all utilites. 970-846-7149 STEAMBOAT: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. STEAMBOAT:Room for rent walk to mountain, clean, furnished, WD, NP, NS, great deck. Near hospital. $575 + deposit. References 970-846-0323 STEAMBOAT: 1BD, 1BA in 2BD, 2BA Rocky’s Condo to share $500 month + deposit + half electric. 879-0045 or 846-5270 STEAMBOAT:Fully furnished master bedroom, walk-in closet & bathroom. Swimming pool, hot tub, WD, NS, NP $700 + 1/2 utilities + deposit dmeinel@gmail.com STEAMBOAT:Looking for 1 roommate to share 3BD, 2BA house with one other, WD, pets neg. $625 includes utilities. (970) 846-8890 STEAMBOAT:One room available, quiet owner occupied home. $700 includes utilities. WD, high speed internet, No lease, deposits. Laura 871-7638, 870-1430. STEAMBOAT: Share house downtown newly remodeled, contemporary, 3BD, 2BA. Overlooking deck! Garage space optional. WD, $650mo + 1/3 utilities. 846-0267

STEAMBOAT: 427 Oak St. Available Immediately, 1850 Sq Ft. For further info Call Janet 879-0642 or 846-6962 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 STEAMBOAT:Pentagon West Office spaces available starting at $375 month + cam. Garage Bay with office. $600 month + cam. 970-846-4267 STEAMBOAT:Workshop space available. 650 heated sqft. Off Downhill Drive. Storage & utilities shared with hard working individual. $275 monthly (970)846-0699

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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 970-819-2742 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: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: Copper Ridge Office / Warehouse for rent. Approx 900 sqft 303-350-9436

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STEAMBOAT:RIVERSIDE PLACE AGGRESSIVELY PRICED STARTING AT $10 FT. Several square foot age options available for retail, office, restaurant space. Jim Hansen (970)846-4109 Thaine Mahanna (970)846-5336 Old Town Realty STEAMBOAT: Office space singles to 5 room suites. Historic building 737 Lincoln and Mountain location. Private parking both locations. 970-870-3473

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

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STEAMBOAT:510 Sqft warehouse @ #5 Yampa Valley Business Park, 2464 Downhill Dr. Garage and regular doors. $565 month Tom 879-1708

EARN Substantial additional profit stream around your business or full-time career. Work within an industry that has grown 90% in the last decade. Call Steve (970)629-0272

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

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

STEAMBOAT:WANTED to lease: 1 bdr apt near bus route from Nov ‘09 thru April ‘10. 58yo, NS, NP. adaplant@bellsouth.net 228-326-6693

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 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: THE VICTORIA 10th & Lincoln RETAIL AND OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE OR LEASE Hal Unruh - Prudential Steamboat Realty 970-875-2413 STEAMBOAT:Commercial for SALE: 2800 sf Warehouse on 1 acre fenced Industrial Yard in Elk River Business Park includes office, bath, two overhead truck doors and 2 man doors, Concrete truck pad in front. Most of lot buildable for more warehouse/commercial structures. $1,195,000.00. Call Dutch Elting at (970)879-8100 Prudential Steamboat Realty.

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

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Very successful turn-key catering operation. Serious inquiries only. 970-846-8020

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The Value of slopeside living. Beautiful 1BD, 1BA, fully furnished, great starter home or rental. Owners pets allowed. Reduced to rock bottom price of $255,000! MLS#124596 Valerie Lish RE/MAX STEAMBOAT 970-846-1082

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 (970)846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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

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

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$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: 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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OWNER FINANCING! Walton Creek Condominiums, 2bd, 2ba, $249,000, 1020 sqft. Why wait? Roy Powell 846-1661, RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT

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

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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

Ski Town Realty, Bruce Tormey, Realtor BruceT34@yahoo.com (970)846-8867

STEAMBOAT:30’x 30’ Storage Warehouse for rent. 8x10’ units $60 monthly. INSIDE AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AVAILABLE for RV’s and Boats. Call For Details: (970) 879-1065

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Quail Run, All utilities included in Homeowners dues, except Elec. 2bd, 2ba, with garage, BEST PRICE! $369,000. Call Roy Powell, RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661

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

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

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STEAMBOAT:SUNDANCE @ FISHCREEK, 1st Floor, Prime Retail Space, Large Windows, 2nd Floor, Office Space, Recently Remodeled. Lots of Natural Light, Bob Larson: 871-4992 or 846-6899

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MONEY MAKING BUSINESS, ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED: Own Classic Home Consignment Store! Small investment for a larger return. 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

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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: Beautiful 2nd floor space available immediately! Perfect for salon, spa, gallery, or office space. Small 114 SF unit and large 960 SF unit. Call Central Park Management today for more information. 970-879-3294

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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

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4BD, 3BA in Beautiful Stagecouch area, with 9x15 swim spa. Lease to own option by owner. $600,000 Please Call 736-8396

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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

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 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

LARGE FAMILY HOME on 1.7 acres 4BD, 4BA two separate living units, decks, oversized garage. ONLY $540,000 Call Roy Powell REMAX/STEAMBOAT 846-1661

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46275 Rock Springs Lane. $697,000. 3bdrm 2ba 80 acres. Borders Elkhead Reservior & BLM. Very Motivated. Call Linda ReMax About You 824-7000.

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

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4 + bedroom old town home, big fenced yard, & furnished. $790,000 Call for appointment. (970)871-6898

FSBO 4 BR, 3 BA, family room, heated 2-car garage, south facing deck, patio, new roof, vinyl siding, mature landscaping, sprinkler system, newer appliances. Family neighborhood, quiet cul-de-sac. Ski Mountain near Whistler Park. 3435 Hiawatha Court. $625,000. 879-3066 Attention Investors and Bargain Hunters! FSBO: Reduced to rock bottom, no realtors fees included. 3BD, 2.5BA, family room, 2 car garage, fireplace, central vaccum and more! Sierra View Subdivision, Oak Creek $385,000 Joes 970-846-3542

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Brand new Custom Home 3 BD, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage, 2500 sq ft. OPEN HOUSE Sunday May 31th. 3pm-6pm, 38835 Main St, Milner. MLS#123639 Call 970-846-8949 Paonia Retirement - Clark Homestead offers energy conscious homes for elegant living, two bedroom units, with oversized garage. www.clarkhomesteadpaonia.com LOG HOME SALE -1300 sq ft, complete dry-in package for $55,900.00. Save $3,000.00. 719-686-0404 www.highcountryloghomes.NET Many models available.

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Family home on a great lot at the mountain, 1770 Meadow Ln. Three-plus bedrooms, two bath, family room, 1800sqft. One block to school bus and free city bus to ski area. Two blocks to large city park. Large deck gets full sun in winter, shady by dinner time in summers. Great place to raise children and pets. $550,000. 970-846-8650.

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

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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

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

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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

$8000 TAX CREDIT Cash for buyers who haven’t owned in last 3 yrs. Must close by Dec.1,2009. Single family homes in Stmbt starting at $149,000. Call Lisa Olson or Beth Bishop at 970-875-0555 or see virtual tours & top deals at www.SteamboatBestBuys.com

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FSBO:Own a piece of Routt County History. Updated 1730sqft 4BD, 2.5BA home on .3acres. 15 miles South of Steamboat on Highway 131. $235,000 846-8630 or 846-1558

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

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

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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

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

OWNER FINANCING, $470,000, 2BD, 1BA home on a huge .79 acre lot. Owner, Broker Call Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661

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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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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 $163.00 PER SQFT! SilverSpur 4BD, 3.5BA home. LOWEST PRICE - SQFT ON THE MARKET. Immaculate, 4600+ sqft custom finishes. Call Roy Powell at RE/MAX STEAMBOAT (970) 846-1661. $755,000. 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 DOWNTOWN CLASSIC, 2BD, 1BA home plus 2nd unit 1BD, 1BA, Trees. Great location. Owner, Broker Call Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661 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

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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 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 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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35Acres National Forest Access, Excellent Hunting. Electric and phone to lot, Gated Community, $425,000 Scott Eggleston REMAX Steamboat (970)846-7471 40 acres with older motorhome in 64x40’ barn 2 miles east of Craig. $325,000. Owner financing with $15,000 down at 6.5% interest at $1,959.41 monthly. Leveled building site, teriffic views. Waterwell, electricity, phone, septic, one reservoir, one spring. 970-640-8723.

Stand out in the crowd! Call 970-871-4255 to add an attention getter to your advertisement. 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 Stagecoach Home. Friendly neighborhood Cul-de-sac in Meadow Green! 5BD, 3BA, 2-Car Garage, stainless appliances, designer paints. Below Appraisal. Motivated 970-736-0031 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.

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

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GREAT DEAL! 2BD, 1BA Oak Creek mobile home, woodburning stove, updated appliances, and lots of remodeling, $6,700 price negotiable. 970-819-0252 RENT TO OWN! Willow Hill MH/Park, Oak Creek! Remodeled 1400 sq./ft., 4 Bedroom doublewide - $950 month. 875-0700. Beautiful fenced yard! 0.22 acres. No lot fees! 3bdrm, 2bath, 16’x80’, mudroom, $75,000, $5000 flooring credit. Craig, Laura Frey, Old Town Realty, 970-734-4831 2BR mobile with all appliances & plenty of storage in Milner MHP. $40,000. Joyce Hartless 291-9289. Colorado Group Realty. West Acres 2bd, 1ba, updated and clean! Tile, laminate floors, new furnace, wood stove, 2 sheds, all appliances incl WD, large deck, fenced yard! $38,500 819-0929 or 819-4377

Ski Area and Trout Creek Views! Secluded 40 acres. Great value 10 miles from town. $339,000. Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661 NATIONAL FOREST ACCESS. 5.2 acres. Hahn’s Peak views. $219,000! Another excellent buy! Roy Powell RE/MAX STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661

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Great Location Offered at $835,000 #124046 Great location with easy access to public schools, Spring Creek Trail, and downtown area. Sitting on two city lots this 3 bed, 2 bath home is loaded with potential. A feeling of privacy, views of the Ski area, great fenced back yard with water feature plus mature trees with landscaping and large deck for entertaining or enjoying morning coffee. 2 car garage and storage shed. Call Cindy MacGray at (970)875-2442 or (970)846-0342 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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

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CONTINENTAL DIVIDE VIEWS!!! 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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Dream Island 3BD, 1BA, completely remodeled, new cabinets, appliances, carpet, storm windows, roof, wood trim, 12x16’ storage shed. 100% financing to qualified buyers. $37,500 Don Kotowski Rocky Mountain Real estate 846-8081 or 846-7522

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

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 CRAIG MIGRATION ACRES:35 Acres with Well, $120,000, 38.6 Acres $100,000, 39.8 Acres with Well $110,000, $5,000 Down 7% interest, OWC, 824.4256 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

ASPEN TREE COVERED site on cul-de-sac. 1/2 acre, ALL UTILITIES TO LOT. $98,000 Call Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT (970) 846-1661

Affordable Building site Phippsburg $57,500 with Tap fees Paid. Call Troy Brookshire Colorado Group Realty 846-2356

Cheap Building site Phippsburg $52,500 with Tap fees Paid. Call Troy Brookshire Colorado Group Realty 846-2356

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

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

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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

Oak Point Ranch. Approx. 2500 acres. Great Grazing and Big Game Hunting! Priced at $2,500,000. Call Patricia Dulan Broker, (970)870-6373

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

40+Acres Panoramic Views! 4 bd, 4 BA Custom Home. 2 loafing sheds, water rights! $1,149,000 Scott Eggleston REMAX Steamboat 846.7471

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3 Old Town Lots in Steamboat Springs Flat, easy build, fenced with views of Sleeping Giant. $300,000 970-826-0307 HUGE DOWNTOWN PARCEL! Private .79 acres includes 2BD, 1BA rental. Not sub-dividable. Owner carry financing. $470,000. Call Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661

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STEAMBOAT:DOWNTOWN HOME 3BD, 2BA. $439,000. Brokers 5%,3 Pines Springs Lots, $150k each. Hunting, Near Forest, Mtn Home Realty (970)846-9783

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Teacher: Seniors found Steamboat is in a perfect zone for wind energy Seniors continued from 1 to learn about wind turbines, which convert kinetic energy into electricity. To see whether wind energy would be feasible on Mount Werner, they visited Storm Peak Laboratory at the summit of the ski area, which has kept wind databases since 1992. After discovering that there was enough wind at average speeds of 13 to 15 mph to provide a significant amount of electricity for the mountain, Ford and Paley worked with the U.S. Forest Service to figure out which of the two kinds of turbine — horizontal, which looks like a propeller affixed to a tower and is the most common, or vertical, which the students modeled after a Forest Service turbine in Yampa — was least harmful to birds. They then narrowed down a list of contractors to Infin8 Solutions, of Castro Valley, Calif., to develop a business plan. The plan included the cost and payoff for two turbines — 50 kilowatt (50 feet tall) and 100 kilowatt (100 feet tall) — that would be located near Storm

Administration, the statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy, more than 600 facilities burned coal to produce nearly half the country’s electricity in 2007. Nearly one third of the country’s wind turbines are in Texas, and by comparison, about 4 percent are in Colorado, Thresher said. But citing a recent report by the Department of Energy, NREL and American Wind Energy Association, Thresher said it’s possible that 20 percent of the country’s energy could be generated by wind. Thresher said the biggest hurdles for wind energy are finding sites and transmitting the produced electricity. The recession has hampered the growth of the wind industry, he said.

Peak Laboratory and the radio tower. “One of the things they found is that Steamboat is in a perfect wind zone for this,” said Eric Nilsson, a science and math teacher at the high school and Ford and Paley’s adviser for the project. “It’s definitely feasible, technically and financially.”

The industry Wind power, which became viable in the early 1980s in California and really took off in the late 1990s, is the fastest-growing form of energy generation in the world, said Robert Thresher, director of the NREL’s National Wind Technology Center. “Of all the renewable resources with low carbon footprints, which people are looking for right now, wind is the cheapest,” he said. But he said it’s also one of the smallest energy sources in the U.S., with less than 2 percent of the country’s electricity produced by wind. Thresher said the country produces about as much energy from wind as it does from 25 coalfired power plants. According to the Energy Information

The pitch Last week, Ford and Paley presented their project to Ski Corp. Doug Allen, vice president of mountain operations, said he had been charged with exploring the possibility of wind energy, but Ford and Paley provided him with some information he didn’t know.

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Yampa Valley School

What: Steamboat Springs High School graduation ceremony When: 2 p.m. Saturday, doors open at 1:30 p.m. Baccalaureate precedes the ceremony at 12:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Overflow parking will be available in the Wells Fargo parking lot with shuttle buses running to the high school starting at 12:15 p.m. Where: Steamboat Springs High School gymnasium

The three-member Yampa Valley School Class of 2009 graduates at 2 p.m. today in Yampa River Botanic Park. The school, which provides students a second chance in an alternative educational environment, will grant diplomas to Cole Breland, Josie Pacana and Rae Steele. A celebration reception will follow the ceremony at the Yampa Valley School in the George P. Sauer Human Services Center on Seventh Street.

They calculated the cost of the two turbines at $448,000 and the return on investment at about 10 years. But with grants, Ford and Paley said, the cost could be reduced by $200,000, and the time for seeing a return on the investment would be more than cut in half. The best part of the proposal, they said, was annual savings for Ski Corp. of more than $43,000. Allen said he appreciated Ford and Paley’s study. He said the information presented was useful because Ski Corp. is interested in the potential of wind energy on the mountain. But Allen couldn’t say if or when it would happen. “With the markets the way they are and the capital available, I couldn’t commit to a

timeline when this project would be undertaken,” he said. Ford said the goal of their project was to actually have an effect on Mount Werner. “Our main goal was to get the idea out there and information to them,” she said. “I feel like we reached our goal in that sense. It wasn’t to get a turbine up there, maybe in a couple of years. Our goal was to get awareness to them, and I thought we did that.” Next year, both will study engineering in college, Ford at California Polytechnic State University and Paley at Colorado School of Mines. Ford and Paley said they hope to see wind turbines on the mountain when they return home for winter break sometime in the coming years.

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