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Correction Historic Routt County raised $2,000 at a fundraiser in June for the preservation of the Diamond Window Cabin in addition to $10,000 in previous contributions. Another $7,000 still is needed to complete the restoration of the cabin. The story “Crew restores historic cabin” on page 3 of Thursday’s Steamboat Today incorrectly identified the amount of money raised to date.

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U.S. Ski Team freestyle coach Chris “Seadog” Seemann hits the water ramps at Bald Eagle Lake while his son Parker, right, and Zach Strand jump into the lake. The 14-year-old Winter Park skiers and Seemann were at the lake Thursday for a training camp.

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The Community Alliance of the Yampa Valley has postponed its petition drive to make future annexations subject to a public vote, backing off from an ultimatum issued to City Council earlier this week. The decision, though unrelated, comes amid increasing attention given to a video of an April Aigner 20 presentation by the Community Alliance’s organizer, Steve Aigner, to sociology colleagues and graduate students at Iowa State University. Aigner, 64, is a professor emeritus there. The presentation is titled “The Case of Steamboat Springs — Experiencing the Classroom.” In it, Aigner expresses his views on a variety of local issues — including local government, politics, growth, water rights and community values — from a sociological perspective. Intertwined with comments about his love for the Yampa Valley and thoughts See Aigner, page 14

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ost Tuesday evenings, the 7 p.m. public comment period during Steamboat Springs City Council meetings passes with little consequence. Often, no one steps to the podium to address the council. This week, Steve Aigner provided a notable exception. Aigner is the community organizer for the Community Alliance of the Yampa Valley. Before retiring to Steamboat two years ago, Dr. Aigner attained Bachelor of Arts, Masters of Social Work and Ph.D. degrees and taught for 30 years at Iowa State University, where he remains Professor Emeritus of Sociology. Aigner’s current position, his background and his opinion pieces in the Steamboat Pilot & Today have afforded him access and influence throughout the Yampa Valley. Our elected representatives listen when he speaks. Aigner’s presence at the microphone also was noteworthy for the minor bombshell he dropped. While at the podium, Aigner delivered an ultimatum — some would say a threat — by announcing, “If you don’t decide this evening to instruct the city

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attorney to prepare an ordinance that would put on the fall ballot a proposal to amend the Home Rule Charter so that there will be a public vote on all substantial annexation, then starting tomorrow, the Community Alliance will initiate a petition drive to amend the Home Rule Charter.” When not a single member of the council buckled, Aigner told the Steamboat Pilot & Today that the Community Alliance “should be in the streets with petitions by this weekend.” But on Thursday, Aigner told the Pilot & Today that the Community Alliance would not seek to immediately petition for an amendment to the Home Rule Charter. Instead, Aigner now claims the Community Alliance will await the council’s decision on Steamboat 700 and combine a potential challenge to Steamboat 700 and an amendment to the charter in one effort.

If that’s the case, it’s worth questioning whether an amendment to the city charter is prudent. At its core, the on-again, off-again question presented by Aigner is this: Should all annexations to Steamboat Springs automatically be voted upon by the full electorate? Admittedly, the proposition sounds tempting. After all, most folks have an opinion on annexations. But it may be wise to consider a few facts before jumping to emotion-driven conclusions. The citizens of Steamboat already have the power to vote on any annexation. The Home Rule Charter empowers citizens to vote on any annexation by presenting a petition signed by 20 percent of registered voters. Additionally, this November’s election contains a ballot measure that would reduce the petition requirement from 20 to 10 percent. Significantly, with or without any changes to the charter, voters will have the opportunity to vote on the annexation of Steamboat 700. The City Council and Steamboat 700 already have agreed to place 700 before voters See Douglas, page 15

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Hayden could vote on taxes Council OKs 1st reading of 3.5 percent increase on hotels, cars Blythe Terrell

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The town of Hayden tested its legs as a home rule municipality Thursday when council members approved the first reading of two possible new taxes. The Town Council, formerly the Town Board of Trustees, approved the first reading of taxes on accommodations and car rentals. If council members OK the ordinances on second reading Aug. 6, Hayden residents will see the taxes on the November ballot. Under the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, new taxes require voter approval. One proposal would add a 3.5 percent sales tax to accommodations, and the other would add a 3.5 percent sales tax to car rentals. That would increase the sales tax on both from 7.9 percent to 11.4 percent. “We would collect this ourselves,” Town Manager Russ Martin said. “We would collect it directly. They would write a check to the town of Hayden.” Voters elected Tuesday to switch from statutory to home rule by approving a town charter.

Council members approved the first readings unanimously. Council member Bill Hayden suggested that the town tweak the proposals to increase the penalties for businesses that don’t pay up. As written, the proposals require vendors to pay the taxes and 1 percent interest per month. That’s not enough to cover costs, Bill Hayden said. An increase to 5 percent interest makes sense “just to make it pay for itself,” council member Tim Redmond said. “I agree with that.” At the ordinances’ second reading, the council will look at those revisions. If members approve the proposals, they’ll go before voters Nov. 3. The ordinances suggest but don’t require ways to spend the money, such as putting accommodations money toward marketing for the town. Flexibility on that front allows the council to decide how to spend the tax income if voters approve it, Martin said. The taxes would go into effect Jan. 1. Hayden is home to few taxable accommodations. A few units at the Redstone Motel qualify, Martin said. Those taxes usually

apply to units that rent to people for fewer than 30 days at a time. An additional 3.5 percent accommodations tax would be expected to bring in only $1,200 in 2010. New accommodations built in town would increase that income. A car rental tax would be expected to bring in $143,500 for the town in 2010. Those would come mostly from services at Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden. Martin offered numbers from other communities for comparison. Car rental taxes in Grand Junction are 12.1 percent, in Colorado Springs they’re 12.3 percent, and in Aspen they’re 9.7 percent. Martin also noted that similar taxes in Chicago and Houston are 20 percent and 17 percent, respectively. He mentioned those because people from those communities fly to YVRA. “I feel like we’re not trying to gouge anybody here,” Martin said. “I feel like it’s commensurate with the type of activity we have up there.” The ordinances will be posted at http://townofhayden.org, at Hayden Town Hall and possibly at Hayden Public Library.

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The Oak Creek Town Board is considering hiring a planner to help with the potential annexation of a plot of land. Jodi Rutledge has been in talks with the town for years about the possibility of trading land with Oak Creek and annexing a parcel in the 300 block of Willow Bend. The land

Oak Creek Labor Day organizers will meet at 6 p.m. today at The Oak to continue planning. Anyone interested is invited to attend.

was replatted in 2004 in preparation for the exchange, but the action stalled. Town Attorney Bob Weiss told the Town Board on Thursday that they have three options in the annexation: let the applicant’s consultant prepare every-

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Being green is all the rage. But the term “green” is not a synonym for sustainable development, said Donovan D. Rypkema, a principal with PlaceEconomics, a real estate and economic development consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. Rypkema was in Steamboat Springs on Thursday to give a presentation about the importance of historical preservation — economically and environmentally. And about 20 representatives from Colorado Springs to Hayden and places in between also made the trip to Centennial Hall to hear Rypkema speak. While Rypkema applauded the efforts of those touting “green” construction, he said historic preservation often went unmentioned and that it shouldn’t. “Historic preservation is the ultimate form of recycling,” he said. To support his argument,

Rypkema offered the definition resulting recommendations. The for sustainable development: the revised ordinance subjects fewer ability to meet our own needs properties to the review process without prejudicing the ability because it applies only to strucof future generations to meet tures 50 years or older that also are eligible for listtheir own needs. ing on a new city He said revital“Historic izing a downtown historic register. preservation is the area preserves During his preultimate form of sentation Thursland; rehabilitating recycling.” day, Rypkema a historic building reduces waste explained the concept of embodgeneration; and Donovan D. Rypkema Principal with ied energy — the reusing a historic PlaceEconomics, at a total expenditure building increases presentation about the of energy involved recycling. importance of historic in the creation of The city was preservation a building and its awarded a certified local governmaterials — to help ment grant from the Colorado drive home his point. Historical Society to bring So when historic buildings are Rypkema to town. Rypkema demolished, he said the thoupreviously has spoken at the sands of dollars absorbed by Steamboat Springs Economic previous generations to create that structure are just thrown Summit. The city has struggled with away. On top of that, materials the historic preservation issue used to create modern buildings in recent years. In February, the including plastic, steel, vinyl and City Council passed a revised aluminum consume more enerhistoric preservation ordinance. gy than building materials used Some properties are subject to in the past such as brick, plaster, a historic preservation review concrete and timber. process, but property owners aren’t obligated to adhere to the See Historic, page 13

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■ Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat hosts figure drawing from 8:30 a.m. to noon at 1009 Lincoln Ave. The model fee is $12. Take your own supplies.

A celebration of life service for Bill Hill is at 2 p.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church in Steamboat Springs. Bill’s friends also are invited to a party in his honor at 3 p.m. Sunday at his Steamboat Lake cabin and golf course, “Cow Chip Country Club.” Take a potluck dish and chairs.

■ Yampatika hosts a free, guided hike at 9 a.m. at Fish Creek Falls. Meet at the upper parking lot kiosk. ■ Stagecoach State Park hosts a wildlife program, “Furs & Skulls,” at 11 a.m. on the marina deck; a history program “The Mystery of Everett Ruess,” at 1 p.m. at the McKindley Campground; and a “Birds of Colorado” program at 3 p.m. on the marina deck. All programs are free with a parks pass. All ages are welcome. ■ Hayden Public Library’s summer reading program hosts cooking and bingo from 11 a.m. to noon. ■ The Tread of Pioneers Museum’s Brown Bag Lecture Series presents state historian Bill Convery, with “Revisit the White River Incident: The Battle Between Nathan Meeker, the U.S. Army and the White River Utes,” at noon at the museum at Eighth and Oak streets. Take a lunch to the free event. ■ Routt County Riders sponsors a trail work day from 1 to 5 p.m. on Emerald Mountain. Take work gloves, water and bug spray. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP to Gretchen at 819-1564 or mgsehler@comcast.net. ■ Steamboat Lake State Park hosts a wildflower walk at 3 p.m. at the visitor center; a gold-panning activity at 5 p.m. at the swim beach in Dutch Hill; and a history slideshow at 8:30 p.m. at the ampitheater. A parks pass is required. All events are open to all ages. ■ A reunion for all Steamboat Springs High School graduates from the 1980s is at 4 p.m. Friday at Sunpie’s Bistro on Yampa Street and at 3 p.m. Saturday at Little Toots Park on 11th Street. Call 629-2065 for details. ■ The Hayden Farmers Market is from 5 to 8 p.m. in the 100 block of Walnut Street, just south of U.S. Highway 40. Vendor slots are filled on a first-come basis. Anyone interested in selling products or produce can call Suzanne at 970-846-0616. ■ Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp presents “An Evening of Dance” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for children. Call 970-8797125, or visit www.perry-mansfield.org.

SATURDAY ■ Yampatika hosts a free, guided hike at 9 a.m. at Fish Creek Falls. Meet at the upper parking lot kiosk.

A celebration of life for Hayden resident and longtime local musician Greg Scott is at 7 p.m. Saturday at Wolf Run Ranch, 39880 Routt County Road 33. Bring your own beverages and a lawn chair. Call 879-2378 for details. A memorial service for Janet McElroy is at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hayden Town Park, or at the Legion Hall across the street in case of inclement weather. ■ Routt County Riders sponsors a trail work day from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Emerald Mountain. Take work gloves, water and bug spray. Lunch and refreshments are provided. RSVP to Gretchen at 819-1564 or mgsehler@comcast.net.

tional, youth, women, limited and unlimited. There will be cash awards. Wild game lunch and refreshments will be available. The cost is $25; children younger than 14 shoot free. Call T.J. at 970-846-1807, or e-mail wapitibowmen@yahoo.com.

■ Stagecoach State Park hosts a guided hike focusing on pine beetles at 10 a.m., meeting at the dam parking lot; a crayfish program at 1 p.m. on the swim beach; and a program about clouds at 3 p.m. on the marina deck. All programs are free with a parks pass. All ages are welcome.

■ The Steamboat Car Club’s annual, free Motorhead Madness car show is from noon to 4 p.m. on Yampa Street. Car enthusiasts are welcome to show with the club. All vehicles are welcome, new or old, custom or collectible, hot rod or classic.

■ Steamboat Lake State Park hosts a crawdad program at 2 p.m. at Bridge Island; a “Black Bear Game Show” program at 5 p.m. at the amphitheater; and a night hike at 9 p.m. at the ampitheater. A parks pass is required. All events are open to all ages. ■ Bingo to benefit Relay For Life is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church. Bingo cards are available for a $5 donation to American Cancer Society for Relay For Life. Call Clare at 879-0175. ■ “A Chorus,” a small, nonprofit professional chamber chorus, performs at 7 p.m. Saturday at The Trillium House at Yampa River Botanic Park, at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at United Methodist Church, and at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bud Werner Memorial Library. The free shows include a variety of musical styles, including gospel, with original works by director Nick Rossi.

SUNDAY ■ Wapiti Bowmen will host a 3D Archery Shoot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dean Acres Archery in Oak Creek. Divisions will include tradi-

■ Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp hosts a free community open house from 1 to 3 p.m. The event includes student demonstrations, free root beer floats and campus tours. Call 970-879-7125, or visit www.perry-mansfield.org. ■ Steamboat Dance Theatre presents “Steamboat Swings,” a community event with live swing band and dancing, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Steamboat Springs Community Center. The cost is $15 a person at the door. Free dance instruction is from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Call 846-4217.

TUESDAY ■ The Boys & Girls Club of Steamboat celebrates its grand opening from 4 to 6 p.m. on the field at Eighth and Pine streets. There will be food, music, games and prizes. ■ A bereavement support group meets at 5 p.m. at the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association office, 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101. This free meeting is sponsored by Hospice and open to anyone grieving the death of a loved one. Call Katy Thiel at 871-7628 before attending your first meeting.

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One night several years ago, my mom slipped and broke a bone in her neck. I stayed late at the hospital with her. Driving home on a mostly deserted road, I checked my cell phone messages. I didn’t notice the red light coming up or the car stopped at the light. I banged into the back of it, and even though the damage was minor, it was a scary moment. I admitted that I was upset and distracted, took Dowd the blame and swore to myself I’d never use a cell phone in a car again. But, of course, I did. D.C. police will pull you over if they see you using a cell phone that you’re holding up to your ear, but not if you’re handsfree.

Ominously, research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, suppressed for years and released on Tuesday after petitions were filed by advocacy groups, shows that there are “negligible differences” in accident risk whether you’re holding the phone or not. Handsfree devices may even enhance the danger by lulling you into complacency. It is the conversation that pulls focus. My greatest fear is that I’m going to be in a taxi when the driver gets a call from his wife to tell him that she’s run off with his sexy cousin. Studies show that drivers who talk on cell phones are four times more likely to be in a crash and drive just as erratically as people with an 0.08 percent blood-alcohol level. In one study cited by the highway safety agency, “drivers found it easier to drive drunk than to drive while using a phone, even when it was hands-free.” The agency buried its head in the sand, keeping the research to itself for years

and ignoring the fact that soon nearly all Americans would own cell phones and that the phones always are getting smarter and more demanding, putting a multimedia empire at your fingertips while you’re piloting a potentially lethal piece of artillery. Americans are so addicted to technosurfing that they’ve gotten hubristic about how many machines they can juggle simultaneously. One reporter I know recently filed a story from his laptop while driving on the Pacific Coast Highway. As John Ratey, the Harvard professor of psychiatry who specializes in the science of attention, told The New York Times’ Matt Richtel for his chilling series, “Driven to Distraction,” using digital devices gives you “a dopamine squirt.” That explains the Pavlovian impulse of people who are out with friends or dates to ignore them and check their See Dowd, page 9

Call me when your cancer is at Stage 4 Ann Coulter

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All the problems with the American health care system come from government intervention, so naturally the Democrats’ idea for fixing it is more government intervention. This is like trying to sober up by having another drink. The reason seeing a doctor already is more like going to the DMV and less like going to the Apple “Genius Bar,” is that the government decided health care was too important to be left to the free market. Coulter Yes — the same free market that has produced such a cornucopia of inexpensive goods and services that, today, even poor people have cell phones and flat-screen TVs. As a result, it’s easier to get your computer fixed than your health. Thanks, government! We already have near-universal health coverage in the form of Medicare,

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Medicaid, veterans’ hospitals, emergency rooms and tax-deductible employerprovided health care — all government creations. So now, everyone expects doctors to be free. People who pay $200 for a haircut are indignant if it costs more than a $20 co-pay to see a doctor. The government also “helped” us by mandating that insurance companies cover all sorts of medical services, both ordinary — which you ought to pay for yourself — and exotic, such as shrinks, in vitro fertilization and child-development assessments — which no normal person would voluntarily pay to insure against. This would be like requiring all car insurance to cover the cost of gasoline, oil and tire changes — as well as professional car detailing, iPod docks and leather seats and those neon chaser lights I have all along the underbody of my chopped, lowrider ’57 Chevy. But politicians are more interested in pleasing lobbyists for acupuncturists, midwives and marriage counselors than

they are in pleasing recent college graduates who only want to insure against the possibility that they’ll be hit by a truck. So politicians at the state and federal levels keep passing boatloads of insurance mandates requiring that all insurance plans cover a raft of non-emergency conditions that are expensive to treat — but whose practitioners have high-priced lobbyists. As a result, a young, healthy person has a choice of buying artificially expensive health insurance that, by law, covers a smorgasbord of medical services of no interest to him ... or going uninsured. People who aren’t planning on giving birth to a slew of children with restless leg syndrome in the near future forgo insurance — and then politicians tell us we have a national emergency because some people don’t have health insurance. The whole idea of insurance is to insure against catastrophes: You buy insurance in case your house burns down — not so you can force other people in your plan to pay for your maid. You buy See Coulter, page 9 Bruce Tinsley

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States should outlaw drivers from talking on phones BlackBerrys and cell phones, even if 99 out of 100 messages are uninteresting. They’re trufflehunting for that scintillating one. Americans woke up one day to find that they were don’t-missa-moment addicts who feel compelled to respond to all messages immediately. The tech industry is our drug dealer, feeding the intense social

and economic pressure to stay constantly in touch with employers, colleagues, friends and family. It also explains why Christopher Hill, a 21-year-old from Oklahoma who killed a woman last September when he ran a red light while on his cell phone and rammed into her SUV, tried to keep dialing and driving with a headset his mother gave him.

He “found his mind wandering into his phone call so much that ‘I nearly missed a light,’” he told Richtel. Now, he says he rarely uses the phone. Left, literally, to our own devices, we spiral out of control. States should outlaw drivers from talking on phones — except in an emergency — and using digital devices that cause you to drift and swerve; or at least mandate a $10,000 fine

for getting in an accident while phoning or Twittering. Auto companies are busy creating new crack hits for our self-destructive cravings. Ford is developing a system that would let drivers use phones, music players and surf the Internet with voice commands and audible responses. Sounds like a computerized death machine. But, as our dealers know, we’ll never disconnect.

Give the poor health stamps; let the rest of us buy care Coulter continued from 8 car insurance in case you’re in a major accident, not so everyone in the plan shares the cost of gas. Just as people use vastly different amounts of gasoline, they also use vastly different amounts of medical care — especially when an appointment with a highly trained physician costs less than a manicure. Insurance plans that force everyone in the plan to pay for everyone else’s Viagra and anti-anxiety pills already are completely unfair to people who rarely go to the doctor. It’s like being forced to share gas bills with a long-haul trucker or a res-

taurant bill with Michael Moore. On the other hand, it’s a great deal for any lonely hypochondriacs in the plan. Now the Democrats want to force us all into one gigantic national health insurance plan that will cover every real and mythical ailment that has a powerful lobby. But if you have a rare medical condition without a lobbying arm, you’ll be out of luck. Even two decades after the collapse of liberals’ beloved Soviet Union, they can’t grasp that it’s easier and cheaper to obtain any service provided by capitalism than any service provided under socialism.

You don’t have to conjure up fantastic visions about how health care would be delivered in this country if we bought it ourselves. Just go to a grocery store or get a manicure. Or think back to when you bought your last muffler, personal trainer, computer and every other product and service available in inexpensive abundance in this capitalist paradise. Third-party payer schemes always are a disaster — less service for twice the price! If you want good service at a good price, be sure to be the one holding the credit card. Under “universal health care,” no one but government bureaucrats will be

allowed to hold the credit card. Isn’t food important? Why not “universal food coverage”? If politicians and employers had guaranteed us “free” food 50 years ago, today Democrats would be wailing about the “food crisis” in America, and you’d be on the phone with your food care provider arguing about whether or not a Reuben sandwich with fries was covered under your plan. Instead of making health care more like the DMV, how about we make it more like grocery stores? Give the poor and tough cases health stamps, and let the rest of us buy health care — and health insurance — on the free market.

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Complete artwork guidelines are available on the Family Birth Place page of the hospital’s Web Applications for Routt County site, www.yvmc.org. For more Fair Royalty are due today. information, artists may conInterested girls ages 8 to 19 can tact Tracey Fortson at tracey. call Missy Wilhelm at 879-2968 fortson@yvmc.org or 871-2416. for an application and details. Registration now open for Applicants don’t need to have their own horses or be members 4th annual Chili Challenge of 4-H or FFA. Registration is open for

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the fourth annual Chuck Wagon Chili Challenge, Sept. 6 at Eighth and Oak streets in downtown Steamboat Springs. Participants can enter recipes in red chili, green chili, firehouse, salsa and cornbread categories. The competition is open to all. The event includes live music, dancing, craft vendors and chil-

dren’s activities. Visit www.mainstreetsteamboatsprings.com, or call 846-3352 for details.

Telehealth Clinic services available for veterans Services and benefits are available for veterans in Northwest Colorado, including a VA Telehealth Clinic in Craig. To find the services that can help you, visit the Routt County Veterans’ Affairs Office in Sundance Plaza, 425 Anglers Drive, or contact Mike Condie at 970-879-5489 or mcondie@co.routt.co.us. Office hours are 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Wednesdays, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays.

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report of a truck that hit a car at Elk River Road and U.S. 40 and continued driving. The truck driver stopped when he realized he hit the car, and officers contacted both drivers. There were no injuries. 2:08 p.m. Deputies were called to a vehicle complaint near mile marker 54 on Colorado Highway 131 where a gravel truck reportedly ran over a crossing sign. Deputies arrested a 28-year-old Florence man on suspicion of being a fugitive of justice. 2:56 p.m. Deputies were called to a report of a disturbance in the 29000 block of Colo. 131 where a person was uneasy about another person who was working on a barn. Deputies arrived, and everything was fine. 5:03 p.m. Deputies and Oak Creek Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a report of an assault in the 100 block of Moffat Avenue in Oak Creek. Deputies gave an 18-year-old man a summons to appear. 5:27 p.m. Deputies were called to a report of a suspicious incident in the 7300 block

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

of Routt County Road 65 near Hayden where a young woman received a phone call from a blocked number and became nervous. Everything was fine. 7:39 p.m. Hayden Police Department officers and West Routt Fire Protection District emergency responders were called to a report of an attempted suicide in Hayden. 9:02 p.m. Police were called to a report of a juvenile situation on Downhill Drive where a group of four young men in a car reportedly were being rude. Officers contacted the men and issued a summons. 10:04 p.m. Deputies were called to a report of a juvenile party in Steamboat. Everything was fine.

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Raising beef and raising money �� CattleWomen’s scholarship fund alive and well after 23 years SPECIAL TO THE PILOT & TODAY

The Routt County CattleWomen have been giving out agriculture scholarships for more than 23 years. The first two scholarships were given out in 1986 and were for $250. Since that time, the amounts have increased, and so have the number of recipients. The CattleWomen raise money for the scholarships through private donations and through annual fundraising. The first fundraiser was selling raffle tickets for a four-wheeler that was provided, at cost, from Arctic Cat of Steamboat. Since that time, members of Routt County CattleWomen have spent the winter months getting together and sewing pot holders, aprons and large purses made from donated pairs of old jeans. The CattleWomen have a

cookout at Ace at the Curve every June and put on a lunch of beef, veggies, pies and more to feed the public. The food is generously donated by Steamboat Smokehouse, and the space and prizes are donated by Ace. The CattleWomen spent hours working on a quilt embroidered with local cattle brands. The quilt was raffled off, and the women are making another one that will available sometime in 2010. They also sell T-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies, as well as beef rib back scratchers, with all the money going to the scholarship fund. To receive a scholarship from the CattleWomen, a recipient must be from a cattle-produc-

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Cheryl Arnett’s second-grade class is published. Web published, that is. On Arnett’s class Web site, at http://moffatsd.org, several videos and projects are posted showcasing the students achievements during the year. The videos are called “digital story telling” and feature the children’s voices reading their own compositions while a digital slideshow plays on the screen. The videos are set to music and are visible to family, friends and fellow students anywhere in the world. Arnett is one teacher that is on the cutting edge of using technological tools for learning, but soon there will be a 21st Century Team dedicated to the continuing development of using new media and tech-

nology in the Moffat County School District. “In our schools, we’re really lucky to have this kind of technology,” Arnett said, as she played her class’ videos for the Moffat County School Board at Thursday’s meeting. “But it’s not what you have, it’s what you do with it.” On Monday, the 21st Century Team, which includes one or two representatives from each of the school buildings, will meet for a training session. The school district has brought in a consultant who will give the team a basis upon which they can train other teachers who will take the new tools into the classroom. The technology training, called “The Networked Student,” will touch on a few tools that some teachers already are incorporating into their curriculum. Wikis, blogging and Web publishing are forms of collaborative learning, assistant

superintendent Christine Villard said. “When the students can post things and participate, it is really a cognitive dialogue,” Villard said. “It increases their capacity to learn from others, and it’s highly motivating.” Arnett has taken the digital classroom into her own hands, buying a Flip video camera for her class and taking digital pictures on field trips. “Many teachers want to do this, but they don’t have the time to sit down and figure it out on their own,” Arnett said. “But this year, we’re going to have training on that.” One of her students starred in a five-minute video telling a story about her grandmother’s experience in a historical flood in 1951. The student wrote and narrated her own video, as well as used pictures from her grandmother and others she found on the Internet.

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Hiring a planner would make more sense if the annexation has complications, Weiss wrote, while using Halterman and Weiss was not recommended because neither Weiss nor Halterman is a planner. Halterman told the trustees that hiring a planner most likely would cost a couple thousand dollars, and “it’s probably well spent because you know your T’s are crossed and your I’s are dotted,” she said.

The trustees did not take any action on the issue during Thursday’s meeting.

Labor Day going forward Also during Thursday’s meeting, Oak Creek Labor Day event organizers gave the trustees an update on the events planned for this year. Although organizers said they initially considered scaling back the event, Candy Johnson said planners decided to continue the tradition. “Our philosophy is, if we don’t try to do everything we

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did in years past, they will discontinue trying to come back for Labor Day,” she said. Judy Demming told trustees that it was important to organizers not to let the tradition lapse. “If we don’t have it, we’ll probably never have it again in Oak Creek, and we don’t want it to die,” she said. The organizers will meet at 6 p.m. today at The Oak to continue planning Labor Day activities. Anyone interested is invited to attend. In other action, trustees met with Weiss during a separate executive session to discuss a civil suit pending from former Oak Creek mayor Kathy “Cargo” Rodeman after a July 2008 incident in which she was stunned with a Taser and arrested. Trustees made no public comments and took no action regarding the lawsuit. — To reach Zach Fridell, call 871-4208 or e-mail zfridell@steamboatpilot.com

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VNA purchase plans in limbo Collin Smith

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The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association may buy its portion of the current The Memorial Hospital campus, or the whole facility or none at all, said Cole White, VNA director of operations. The VNA has a lot of things

it wants to do, he said, but what happens depends on available money. Commissioner Audrey Danner said she received an e-mail this week from VNA board member Mary Brown that stated the VNA is looking at buying only its portion of the hospital facility. “It’s a constantly shifting process,” Danner said. “As the

facts change about what money is available — for instance, there was no stimulus money at first, and now there is stimulus money — the situation with everyone changes.” The VNA and TMH boards plan to meet Wednesday at their separate monthly meetings, and the commissioners said they would attend each one to stay on top of the matter.

Speaker: Rehabilitation creates local jobs Historic continued from 6 And they don’t last as long. Rypkema said today’s buildings are constructed to last 25 to 40 years, while the buildings they replace sometimes are more than a century old. Add that to the fact that building debris constitutes about one-third of the waste generated in the U.S., and there’s already an argument made for historic preservation, he said. Rypkema added that rehabilitation accounts for more labor and fewer materials than new construction, which gener-

ates more local jobs, more local household income and more state and local taxes. And, he said, property values in local historic districts appreciate at a greater pace than the local market and are less vulnerable in economic downturns. Rypkema said he’s not “antidevelopment.” Not all older buildings in a community should be saved to prevent new construction, but he said all options should be weighed. He said, however, that the goal of any community should be to continue improving itself. So when a new building is constructed, Rypkema said it

doesn’t have to be the best, but that it should be better than that community’s average building. That hit home with Jason Peasley, a Steamboat Springs city planner. Peasley said he wanted to hear Rypkema’s presentation because he is interested in the future of the city and maintaining its character. “The most poignant thing was continuing to make this town better with new buildings and preservation of old buildings, to raise the bar,” he said. — To reach Jack Weinstein, call 871-4203 or e-mail jweinstein@steamboatpilot.com

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about local traditions, Aigner talks about receiving “inside information” from a county elected official and says a mindset of Western “rugged individualism” can foster “total ignorance, I think, of how the collective depends upon everybody pitching together.” Growth has been a focus of the Community Alliance, and Aigner sheds light on the organization’s mindset during his April presentation. “The Community Alliance of the Yampa Valley has fought growth forever,” Aigner said to his classroom audience. “Its primary reason to exist is to promote smart growth, at best, and no growth would be the preference for at least half the members.” On Tuesday, Aigner told the Steamboat Springs City Council that without immediate council action, “starting tomorrow, the Community Alliance will initiate a petition drive to amend the Home Rule Charter” to require public votes on future expansions of city limits. Aigner said Thursday, however, that the group has postponed petition efforts until after the council votes on the proposed Steamboat 700 project. That vote could occur Oct. 13. Aigner said waiting allows the Community Alliance to coordinate petition efforts — the group also could try to put a vote about Steamboat 700 on the ballot. “Our current plan is to wait and see … so we have more time to prepare and see how the city works it out with Steamboat 700,” Aigner said Thursday.

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Aigner said the Community Alliance has about 200 members. One-third to 40 percent of those, he said, are secondhome owners with out-of-town addresses. The remaining members live in Steamboat or across the Yampa Valley. Its board consists of President Jack White, Vice President Rich Levy and Treasurer John Whittum, with an open secretary position. Aigner has served as the nonprofit organization’s community organizer since early 2008. He moved to Steamboat Springs in December 2006. Aigner said his April comment about growth could have stemmed in part from his work with the Vision 2030 project, an effort to gauge community values. “I was probably thinking of the community surveys I’ve seen,” Aigner said Thursday. “I don’t actually know for sure what our membership believes, but I do know they prefer smart growth over growth, period, and I do know there are a number of people … who would be comfortable with Steamboat not changing at all. But I don’t have

On the ’Net Watch Steve Aigner’s Iowa State University presentation, “The Case of Steamboat Springs — Experiencing the Classroom,” including excerpts, at www.steamboatpilot.com.

any accurate numbers.” Routt County Commissioner Doug Monger, a Democrat, said the statement could hurt the nonprofit group. “My personal feeling here is that I think this a huge black eye for the Community Alliance,” Monger said Thursday. “With Aigner coming out and saying … statements like ‘we’re against growth’ … I guess I lost a little respect for the Community Alliance. And I guess that will mean that they’ve lost a lot of their broad-based support.” White said Thursday that the Community Alliance does not advocate a no-growth policy. “All we want to do is try to make sure it’s done right. It’s not like we’re out there trying to stop growth. That’s kind of a wrong assumption, because that’s never going to happen. We’re going to get growth, and growth is good,” White said. “We’re here to represent the community as best as possible.” Monger, a fourth-generation Yampa Valley native, said he viewed Aigner’s presentation Thursday. “It just always kills me that the last guy off the pass thinks, ‘Good thing I got here just in time to save it,’” Monger said. “None of us that have been here forever have any intention of ruining (the Yampa Valley) for ourselves.”

Open government Commissioner Diane Mitsch Bush, also a Democrat, defended herself Thursday when discussing statements Aigner made about learning inside information from Mitsch Bush. “I’ve developed cozy relationships with lots of folks,” Aigner said in the presentation, available for viewing on Steamboatpilot. com and Iowa State University’s Department of Sociology Web site. “Like Diane will send me something that’s going on inside the courthouse, her perspective on what’s going on inside the courthouse with layoffs; she’ll send me a record of what’s going on, so if time comes for the Community Alliance to report to the public the internal politics of layoffs of county staff, I have Diane’s report ahead of time and I can use that. I get inside information a lot of different ways.” “That statement is completely inaccurate,” Mitsch Bush said Thursday. “I do not give out insider information in any way.” The county issued pay cuts to its employees in early April, when commissioners began discussing layoffs to reduce budget shortfalls. Commissioners laid off

three employees in July. Mitsch Bush added that she “would never talk about specific layoffs” and said Aigner misrepresented her. “He made an inaccurate statement in a lecture at Iowa State University that’s on a video, about what I did,” she said. “I did not do that.” Aigner said Thursday that he never received anything from Mitsch Bush that was not a matter of public record and that he “may have been exaggerating” what he learned. “It’s more likely that I was using that as an example of something that happened locally, … but I don’t know that I actually received something,” Aigner said. “I might have been using that euphemistically or as a possibility.”

Rugged ground Early in the April presentation, Aigner discussed his service on an advisory committee for a local watershed ordinance. City officials approved the ordinance in June 2007, citing a need to keep pollutants out of Steamboat’s municipal water supply by regulating agricultural and construction-related activities in rural areas near city water sources. The ordinance drew initial criticism from rural landowners, who argued the proposed regulations were excessive and overlapped with existing state and federal regulations. “One of the prevailing values I’ve found in western Colorado, maybe the whole West … is a distrust in government and regulation,” Aigner said in his presentation. “And the other side of that is the extreme rugged individualism with total ignorance, I think, of how the collective depends upon everybody pitching together. They may have built log cabins together a hundred years ago, but … they forget that when they talk about rugged individualism.” Monger is a West Routt rancher who opposed the watershed ordinance — and still does — on grounds that it’s “government without representation.” He commented on Aigner’s societal perspective Thursday. “Well, I guess I’ll have to disagree with that,” Monger said. “This country was founded on rugged individuals. It’s a perspective of the East and the West, I guess.” Aigner said he was speaking to an evolution on the watershed committee, where people came to realize the issue was about more than individual water rights and instead about what’s best for the community. “Once people start talking together, they learn from each other about different issues,” he said. He added that he was speaking in an academic context and setting.

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if 10 percent of the electorate sign a petition to do so. Given the above facts, mandating an automatic citywide vote on all annexations is unnecessary because voters can vote on any annexation by collecting as few as 10 percent of registered voters’ signatures on a petition. Further, amending the charter is not merely unnecessary, it would be unwise. By mandating automatic annexation votes by the electorate — without overcoming even a 10 percent petition threshold — the city government’s direct authority and leverage with the annexation developer will be severely diminished. The city’s leverage over the developer is derived from the power the City Council currently has to accept or reject any annexation and for that decision to be automatically upheld unless a subsequent referendum overturns the council’s decision. In other words, a developer seeking annexation knows they may never get to a citywide vote where they can unduly influence the electorate’s decision with misleading advertising about the facts of the annexation. As it stands now, developers seeking annexation understand they must satisfy all the combined demands of the city’s planners, attorneys, management team and council, who are all wellversed in the annexation plans from collectively spending thousands of hours immersed in the details of the project. Fortified with that depth of knowledge, the city’s management team and elected representatives are far less likely to be swayed by a developer’s misleading arguments than a citizen who may not be as steeped in the details. Additionally, if annexations are automatically subject to a vote by the entire electorate, the motivation on the part of city staff and the council to be diligent in their deliberations with the developer — knowing their reputations will be forever tied to the long-term success or failure of the annexation — will be diminished as they know the voters will carry the final responsibility. Bottom line: Any attempt to mandate that all annexations be automatically subject to a citywide vote would be unwise. Automatic elections will create a nonstop political campaign on the part of annexation developers seeking to win votes from every city resident, instead of negotiating in good faith with city staff and the elected representatives of the city.

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or constructed experience like Whistler or Keystone,” she said. She added that the return on that type of bike park and trail system do not warrant the investment on Vail Mountain, nor is it the direction Vail is looking to take right now. However, Lucas disagrees. “It’s been proven that (it can be successful),” he said. “A lot of other areas are starting to build this stuff. They’ve obviously seen the light.”

mountain,” he said. “It’s perfect for downhilling — it’s not crazy steep but not super flat. And Vail is huge — one run all the way down is pretty long.” The sport has money-making potential, too, he added. Downhill bikes cost thousands of dollars, and the equipment doesn’t come cheap, either. “It’s an affluent sport much like skiing,” he said.

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But the sport is not widely viewed in the same light as skiing — bike shop owners say they rent out far more cruiser bikes to families than full-suspension freeride bikes, and vacationers strolling through the village can still regard armored riders wearing full-face helmets with a bit of fear. But Saul said he doesn’t think it has to be that way. Trails can be built for all levels, from singletrack boasting big drops and steep descents to easier, fun terrain, he said, citing Whistler as an example. “When you go to Whistler, you really catch a glimpse of how big it can be,” he said. “You see how many people show up for races and events, and there are so many people just riding. It’s like a ski town, with bikes up and down everywhere and multiple high-end bike shops selling all the latest downhill stuff.”

Some riders agreed that Vail has the potential to be as successful as the top biking resorts if the trails are built. Vail has better terrain and more space than some resorts, such as Sol Vista, which recently hosted the USA Cycling National Mountain Bike Championships, Edwards downhill rider Jared Saul said. “The quality of Vail’s trails are good — the two that they do have,” he said. “It’s just that you ride there more than twice a summer, and you get pretty bored pretty quickly.” Even so, on many weekends, Vail’s gondola can be packed with riders decked in body armor riding beefy downhill machines. Vail resident and downhill racer Brian Peters said that just shows Vail’s untapped potential. “We’re the biggest single

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The Aspen Skiing Co. will fill the same number of positions next winter as the prior ski season and avoid pay cuts despite the recession. Jim Laing, vice president of human resources for the ski company, said the company is sticking to a business plan of maintaining its historic levels of staffing. It will focus on hiring more full-time employees, which will reduce the actual number of people hired. However, the fulltime equivalent positions themselves and hours will remain the same at Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass, Laing said. The ski company has about 3,500 positions at peak season at its mountain operations and hotels. Laing said the focus on fulltime positions is being driven by two factors. First, many applicants want full-time jobs. During past periods of worker shortages, the ski company was forced to hire more part-time workers and patch them together to fill positions. Second, hiring fewer people to work full time still saves the company in benefits and perks, such as health insurance and ski passes. Hourly wages will be flat in 2009-10, but there will be no cuts. Many employers in the Roaring Fork Valley — from newspapers to construction firms and architects — have reduced pay by as much as 4 to 10 percent. The ski company also declined to force employees to cover increases in health insurance premiums. “These are big statements in that they involve big dollars,” Laing said. He credited the ski company’s status as a privately held company and its ownership by the Crown family specifically as the reasons for its approach on employment issues. The Crowns take a long-view approach that hinges on maintaining topnotch customer service, he said. “It’s about who we are as a company and a community,” Laing said.

Yo u r w e e k e n d g u i d e

TODAY ❱❱ Figure drawing session — Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat, 8:30 a.m. to noon

Join other artists for an open drawing session on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Model fee is $12. Call 8794744. 1009 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Brown Bag Lecture — Tread of Pioneers Museum, noon

State historian Bill Convery presents “Revisit the White River Incident: The Battle Between Nathan Meeker, the U.S. Army and the White River Utes,” for the Tread’s weekly lunchtime lecture series. Other weekly activities include free walking tours Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through the summer. Admission is FREE; bring a bag lunch. Call 879-2214. Corner of Eighth and Oak streets.

❱❱ Hayden Farmers Market — 100 block of Walnut Street in Hayden, 5 to 8 p.m.

Featuring several food stands and other types of vendors, the recently founded Hayden Farmers Market is FREE to attend. Call Suzanne at 846-0616 for more information or to apply to be a vendor at future markets.

❱❱ Chris and Deanna — Rex’s American Grill & Bar, 5 p.m.

Happy hour entertainment. FREE. Call 870-0438. Rex’s is at 3190 S. Lincoln Ave., next to Holiday Inn.

❱❱ “Songs Around a Campfire” — Spring Creek Park, 6 p.m.

The 2009 Picnic Theater Festival updates an original musical theater piece, drawing on Maori children’s stories and songs of the American West. Bringing in performers from Steamboat Springs and New Zealand, the festival strives to get theater out of the box while building cultural connections. Admission to all Picnic Theatre performances is FREE; donations are accepted. Bring a picnic, a dog, a blanket and other outdoor entertainment tools. Call Stuart Handloff at 970-355-9403 for more information. Park at Steamboat Springs High School and walk to Spring Creek Park.

❱❱ Organstein Jazz Trio — Three Peaks Grill, 7 p.m.

Jazz tunes from Paul Potyen on organ, Steve Boynton on guitar and Dave Allen on drums. FREE admission. Call 8793399. 2165 Pine Grove Road.

❱❱ Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series — Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, 7:30 p.m.

The rodeo includes tie-down roping, steer wrestling and bull riding. Live entertainment and barbecue get going at 6 p.m. Participants in the 2009 Emerald City Opera Artist Institute for Emerging Singers will perform the national anthem. Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 7 to 15, and free for children

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Dancer Ryan Redmond rehearses a piece. His group will perform Friday and Saturday at “Evening of Dance” at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp. ages 6 and younger. For more information, call 879-1818. The rodeo grounds are at 501 Howelsen Parkway, at the bottom of Fifth Street across the Yampa River.

❱❱ Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory faculty concert — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7:30 p.m. The faculty of the Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory presents chamber music selections. FREE, with a $10 suggested donation. Call 879-1350, ext. 13. Eighth and Oak streets in downtown Steamboat Springs.

❱❱ Darrell Scott Band, w/ Abalone Dots — Strings Music Pavilion, 8 p.m. Strings Music Festival’s Different Tempo Series presents a double-header of American roots music from far-reaching locales. Abalone Dots, a folk band from Sweden, sing sweet melodies that could just as easily be from Kentucky. Darrell Scott is an established songwriter and picker with two Grammy nominations to his credit. Listen to a song by Scott at www.exploresteamboat.com. Tickets are

$39 and are available at the Strings box office, 879-5056 or www.stringsmusicfestival.com. The Pavilion is at Pine Grove and Mount Werner roads.

❱❱ “An Evening of Dance” — PerryMansfield, 8 p.m.

One of the summer performing arts camp’s most popular events, the evening of dance features pieces choreographed by PerryMansfield’s all-star dance faculty. Students from the high school and college dance program perform. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children younger than 11. Call 879-7125. 40755 Routt County Road 36.

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Filthy Children is a seven-piece funk and rock band from Denver. Spiritual Rez is a horn-heavy funk and world-beat act from Boston. Cover is $8. Call 879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

❱❱ Dan Treanor & The Afrosippi Blues Band — The Boathouse Pub, 9 p.m.

Blues and Afro-Beat. FREE. Call 8794797. 609 Yampa St.

❱❱ Worried Men — Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill Tried-and-true tunes from Steamboat’s classic rock cover band. FREE. Call 8793773. 435 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Call Me Home — Old Town Pub, 10 p.m.

With one foot in Southern rock and another in Americana folk, Denver four-piece Call Me Home mixes strong roots with classic rock standbys. Cover to be determined. Call 879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Rubblebucket Orchestra — The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 10 p.m.

Massachusetts psych-funk group Rubblebucket Orchestra plays Best fun music with intricate touches, Bet working Afro-beat rhythms through a fabric of James Brown, Bjork and Radiohead vibes. Listen to “Bikes,” a single from the Orchestra’s upcoming record, at www.exploresteamboat.com. Pay $5 at the door. Call 8797070. Tugboat is in Ski Time Square.

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❱❱ DJ Also Starring — The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m.

A weekly dance party features a mash-up

of Also Starring’s ever-changing record collection along with crowd-pleasing hits. Drink specials at the bar all night: $2 well drinks and $2 draft beer. FREE. Call 8792431. 729 Lincoln Ave.

SATURDAY ❱❱ Mainstreet Farmers Market — Sixth Street between Lincoln Avenue and Oak Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring regionally grown produce, arts and crafts, food vendors, local businesses and live music, the Mainstreet Farmers Market takes place every Saturday through the summer. Admission is FREE. Call Tracy at 846-1800.

❱❱ Adult craft workshops — Steamboat Arts & Crafts Gym, 9 to 11 a.m.

Julie Anderson teaches the second part of a vase and planter workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuition is $100 for both parts. Barbara Cohen teaches mosaics with ceramic tiles and pottery from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the first part of a two-day class. Morgan Peterson gives lessons on how to take better pictures with your digital camera from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 8700384 for details and cost. 1280 13th St.

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Movie times ‘The Orphan’

‘Public Enemies’

Horror, R, 123 minutes

Crime drama, R, 140 minutes

Vera Farmiga and Peter Sarsgaard star as the adoptive parents of a brilliant, artistic, polite prodigy named Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman), who has a funny way of being around when bad things happen. The climax rises to a pitch of horror. Rating: ★★★★

‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’ Fantasy, PG, 153 minutes

Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) team up to learn a secret from Voldemort’s school days, after coaxing the reclusive Horace Slughorn (Jim Broadbent) out of retirement. Rating: ★★★

‘Bruno’ Comedy, R, 82 minutes

The title character is a flamboyantly gay, deliberately provocative man who ambushes innocent bystanders in his desperate bid for celebrity. Rating: ★★★★

‘Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs’ Animated comedy, PG, 93 minutes

The best of the three “Ice Age” films, involving the best use of 3-D I’ve seen in an animated feature. With the voices of Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Simon Pegg and Chris Wedge as the squeak of Scrat. Rating: ★★★★

‘G-Force’ Animated comedy, PG, 89 minutes

A pleasant, inoffensive 3-D animated farce about a team of superspy guinea pigs who do battle with a mad billionaire who wants to conquer the Earth. Rating: ★★★

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Johnny Depp plays John Dillinger as efficient, violent and hard as steel. Marion Cotillard is effective as Billie Frechette, his girlfriend at the end, who masks her vulnerability with sweetness. Rating: ★★★★

‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’ Sci-fi action, PG-13, 149 minutes

A horrible experience of unbearable length, briefly punctuated by three or four amusing moments. One of these involves a dog-like robot humping the leg of the heroine. Rating: ★

‘The Proposal’ Romantic comedy, PG-13, 107 minutes

Sandra Bullock is back in form as a tyrannical boss from Canada who is threatened with deportation and commands her long-suffering assistant (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her. Rating: ★★★

‘The Hangover’ Comedy, R, 100 minutes

A very funny, very raunchy comedy about a disastrous bachelor party in Las Vegas. When the groom (Justin Bartha) disappears, his buddies (Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms) search for him. Rating: ★★★★

‘The Ugly Truth’ Romantic comedy, R, 95 minutes

The actors are likable but the comedy bogs down in relentless predictability and the puzzling overuse of naughty words. Rating: ★★ — Roger Ebert Editor’s note: A review of “Surviving Crooked Lake” could not be found.

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Chief Plaza Theater 813 Lincoln Ave. 879-0181 www.carmike.com Tickets: $7.50 adult matinee, $7 child matinee, $10 adult evening, $7 child evening ❱❱ “Surviving Crooked Lake” (PG-13) 1:15, 4:15, 7:15 and 9:40 p.m. daily ❱❱ “The Proposal” (PG-13) 1, 4, 7 and 9:40 p.m. daily ❱❱ “The Orphan” (R) 1, 4, 7 and 9:40 p.m. daily ❱❱ “The Hangover” (R) 1:15, 4:15, 7:15 and 9:40 p.m. daily

Wildhorse Stadium Cinemas 655 Marketplace Plaza 870-8222 www.metrotheatres.com Tickets: $9 adult Monday through Thursday, $9.50 adult weekend and holidays, $6.50 matinee before 6:30 p.m., $6.50 children and seniors ❱❱ “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (PG) 12:20, 1:40, 3:40, 5, 7 and 8:15 p.m. daily ❱❱ “Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs” (PG) 12:40, 3, 5:20 and 7:50 p.m. daily ❱❱ “Public Enemies” (R) 1:30, 4:40 and 7:50 p.m. daily ❱❱ “G-Force” (PG) 12:30, 2:50, 5:10 and 7:30 p.m. daily ❱❱ “The Ugly Truth” (R) 12:50, 3:10, 5:30 and 8 p.m. daily

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Steamboat Springs opera student Simonne Hill, seated, works through a routine with fellow students, from left, Ashleigh Adams, Lydia Beasley and Cassidy Smith. The students were taking part in a Movement Master Class taught by Keturah Stickann as part of the Emerald City Opera Artist Institute for Emerging Singers.

If you go 2009 Emerald City Opera and Opera Artist Institute for Emerging Singers season schedule: ❱❱ One-act plays by Gian Carlo Menotti: 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Bud Werner Memorial Library performance hall; $15 in advance ❱❱ Opera on the Green concerts: Noon Tuesday, Aug. 4 and Aug. 11 at the Yampa River Botanic Park; FREE ❱❱ Master classes with Emerald City Opera faculty members: 1 p.m. Tuesday at CMC; 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Depot Art Center; 7 p.m. Thursday at Steamboat Yacht Club; 2 p.m. July 31 at the Depot; 6 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Depot; 1 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Depot; and 1 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Depot; FREE ❱❱ Performance of the national anthem at the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series: 7:30 p.m. Friday and July 31 and Aug. 7; rodeo is $15 for adults and $8 for children ❱❱ Faculty cabaret concert: 6 p.m. Aug. 1 at the library performance hall; $25 in advance

chorus for ECO’s productions of “La Traviata” and “Madame Butterfly” and has worked with the company’s youth troupe. She performs with the Steamboat Dance Theatre and has been in several community

❱❱ Opera Institute performance of “The Elixir of Love”: 7 p.m. Aug. 7 in Saratoga, Wyo.; 7 p.m. Aug. 9 in Walden; 7 p.m. Aug. 12 in Craig; ticket prices TBA ❱❱ Main stage production of “The Elixir of Love”: 7 p.m. Aug. 8, 13 and 15 in Julie Harris Theatre at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp; $39 for the general public, $22 for students and $120 for Diva Gala patrons ❱❱ Arias and scenes concert: 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at the library performance hall; $15 in advance Diva Gala prices for main stage productions of “The Elixir of Love” include reserved seating and admission into a pre-show event with hors d’oeuvres, drinks and dessert; a portion of the ticket price is a tax-deductible donation to Emerald City Opera. Tickets to all performances are available at 970-879-1996 or www.steamboatopera.com. Tickets to the Aug. 23 Steamboat All Arts Festival performance are available at http://steamboatallartsfestival2009.eventbrite.com.

musical theater productions. “The performing arts is a passion for me. … I just fall into that category,” Hill said, taking a break from the See Opera, page 23

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The day after they got to the mountains, the 17 students of the Emerald City Opera Artist Institute for Emerging Singers were running through a tight program of opera favorites. Soaring aria lines filled the performance hall in the Bud Werner Memorial Library annex Monday evening as students dove into a dress rehearsal for the first of about two dozen performances they’ll give during four weeks in Steamboat Springs. “This is what it’s like when you go and you’re hired and you have to lay it down,” Institute faculty member Todd Queen said before the rehearsal. “You can’t really assimilate that any other way than doing it.” Stamina, professional demeanor and role preparation are highlighted in the Institute curriculum, which also includes master classes with ECO main stage performers and faculty, free concerts at the Yampa River Botanic Park, ticketed performances at the library, appearances at the rodeo and roles in touring and main stage productions of “The Elixir of Love.” Institute students have a range of experience, with some working on undergraduate degrees and others finishing graduate studies. They come from schools across the United States and Canada and found their way to Steamboat through auditions in New York, Miami and Denver. Shelley Thorpe, a singer who recently completed her master’s degree at the Cleveland Institute of Music, said the timing of Emerald City’s auditions gave her a chance to get into a summer program after being sick during the winter tryout season. The multi-teacher setup was appealing, and the program’s mountain town location didn’t do much to dissuade her, she said. “I really like to have different people listen to me and get new ideas and new thoughts. … It makes me a more well-rounded singer and a more well-rounded performer,” Thorpe said. That kind of exposure was a selling point for 19-year-old Steamboat Springs resident Simonne Hill, who finished high school earlier this year and completed one semester at Colorado Mountain College’s Alpine Campus. Hill studies opera with ECO artistic director and founder Keri Rusthoi, has sung in the

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Sam Bush plays “newgrass” at 9 p.m. Saturday at Ghost Ranch Saloon.

Bluegrass revival Sam Bush turns to tradition in finding new ways to approach ‘newgrass’ Margaret Hair

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Sam Bush played the drums in his high school marching band. The pioneering Americana musician recognizes that experience for the inherent sense of rhythm that makes it so easy for him to apply nearly any style of music to his old-time instruments. The rest of the credit goes to the musicians Bush admires, from classic figures to Stewart Copeland, who played drums for The Police. “For instance, the way I play rhythm on the mandolin comes from not only the way Bill Monroe played the mandolin, but from the way Bob Marley played rhythm on the guitar,” Bush said, on the phone from his home in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday. Bush and his band will come to Steamboat for the second time in 2009 with a show Saturday at Ghost Ranch Saloon. For the past four decades, Bush has been a leading name in the reinvention of American music, using his skills as a mandolin player, guitarist, singer and songwriter to coin a musical term and an accompanying revitalization of moun-

If you go What: Sam Bush, newgrass When: 9 p.m. Saturday Where: Ghost Ranch Saloon, 56 Seventh St. Cost: $30 in advance, $35 on the day of the show Call: 879-9898; advance tickets available online at www.ghostranchsaloon. com Listen: “The River’s Gonna Run,” by Sam Bush, is streaming at www.exploresteamboat.com.

tain music. A few key instruments keep the jazz, world, classical and rock elements of the Sam Bush Band sound together, and each style variation can be encompassed in the word “newgrass,” Bush said. The term started as part of Bush’s seminal 1970s and ’80s roots band New Grass Revival and spread over the years through the press and into the lexicon. Bush’s group wasn’t the first to take a progressive approach to traditional instruments. Still, from its formation in 1971 to its final show on New Year’s Eve 1989, the band pulled so much jazz, reggae and rock into its sound that it pushed fiddle, banjo and mandolin tunes if not to the mainstream, someSee Bluegrass, page 23

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Jackson lawyers seek allowance for children Anthony McCartney THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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A judge on Thursday refused a request by attorneys handling Michael Jackson’s estate to grant immediate allowances to the singer’s three children and his mother but will take up the matter next month. The request came Thursday morning from attorneys for two men who are servJackson ing as temporary administrators of Jackson’s estate. Paul Gordon Hoffman, an attorney representing the pair, said Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff

opted to consider the requests Aug. 3. A similar request was brought for the pop icon’s mother, Katherine Jackson, which also will be taken up at next month’s hearing. It still was unclear how much the children or their grandmother would receive. The attorneys came to court to try to secure the payments because Jackson’s children were entirely dependent on him for support, a court filing states. The singer also supported his mother. “We are informed that Mrs. Jackson was also financially dependent upon Michael Jackson and that other than extremely modest social security benefits, Mrs. Jackson has See Jackson, page 25

Rusthoi: Classes offer performance experience Opera continued from 21 Monday dress rehearsal. Institute classes and performances offer perspective for younger students such as Hill and performance experience for anyone involved, Rusthoi said. Many of the students have experience at college and beyond, which can be scary for a newer singer, she said. With two classes and one group rehearsal behind her by Monday night, Hill seemed to be holding her own, Rusthoi said. “She’s really brave, and I’m really proud of her for just getting up there and doing it,” she said. — To reach Margaret Hair, call 871-4204 or e-mail mhair@steamboatpilot.com

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Opera student Simonne Hill listens to fellow students during a Movement Master Class taught by Keturah Stickann.

Record out in October Bluegrass continued from 22 where close. “Really somewhere in the early ’80s, it seemed newgrass really became a generic term for the style of music,” Bush said. Backed by Byron House on bass, Scott Vestal on banjo, Stephen Mougin on guitar and Chris Brown on drums, Bush recently recorded a set of more traditional bluegrass tunes called “Circle Around Me.” A few of those new recordings of old songs likely will make Saturday’s set, Bush said. The record is expected out in

October, he said. “Just some of these songs that I’ve been playing over a period of years, there are a few on there that are old bluegrass tunes … the time felt right to be doing these kinds of things,” Bush said, noting a reduction in fusion and a return to comfortable musical places. The band can handle a fullblown, electric, rock ’n’ roll show, but it likely will stick to an acoustic sound Saturday, Bush said. — To reach Margaret Hair, call 871-4204 or e-mail mhair@steamboatpilot.com

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What to do this weekend Calendar continued from 19 ❱❱ Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory student recital — The Lowell Whiteman School, 4 p.m.

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❱❱ Jesse Christensen — Rex’s American Grill & Bar, 5 p.m.

Happy hour entertainment. FREE. Call 870-0438. Rex’s is at 3190 S. Lincoln Ave., next to Holiday Inn.

❱❱ “Taming of the Shrew” — Spring Creek Park, 6 p.m.

The 2009 Picnic Theater Festival updates a William Shakespeare classic. Admission to all Picnic Theatre performances is FREE; donations are accepted. Call Stuart Handloff at 970355-9403 for more information. Park at Steamboat Springs High School and walk to Spring Creek Park.

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❱❱ “A Chorus” — Trillium House at Yampa River Botanic Park, 7 p.m.

The professional chamber chorus performs a wide variety of styles, including gospel. FREE.

❱❱ Menotti one-act operas — Bud Werner Memorial Library, 7 ✔ p.m. Participants in the 2009 Best Bet Emerald City Opera Artist

Institute for Emerging Singers perform short, one-act opera pieces by composer Gian Carlo Menotti. Tickets are $17 at the door. Institute singers give a free performance at the Yampa River Botanic Park at noon Tuesday. The opera company also hosts free public master classes at 1 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Depot Art Center and Thursday at the library. Call 879-1996. The library is at 13th Street and Lincoln Avenue, and the Depot is at 1001 13th St.

❱❱ Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series — Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, 7:30 p.m.

The rodeo includes all the usual events, such as tie-down roping, steer wrestling and bull riding. Live entertainment and barbecue get going at 6 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 7 to 15, and free for children ages 6 and younger. For more information, call 879-1818. The rodeo grounds are at 501 Howelsen Parkway, at the bottom of Fifth Street across the Yampa River.

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❱❱ Gryphon Trio — Strings Music Pavilion, 8 p.m.

In an effort to revitalize the ✔ concert hall experience, Strings Best Music Festival co-music direcBet tors Andrés Cárdenes and Monique Mead join Toronto’s Gryphon Trio on a set of challenging pieces with multimedia elements. The program includes pieces by Liszt, Brahms and contemporary composer Ka-Nin Chan. Tickets are $30 for adults and $5 for children. Call 879-5056. The pavilion is at Pine Grove and Mount Werner roads.

❱❱ “An Evening of Dance” — Perry-Mansfield, 8 p.m.

One of the summer performing arts camp’s most popular events, the evening of dance features pieces choreographed by Perry-Mansfield’s all-star dance faculty. Students from the high school and college dance program perform. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children younger than 11. Call 8797125. 40755 C.R. 36.

❱❱ Sam Bush — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.

Forever reinventing what it means to be a bluegrassinfluenced musician, Sam Bush returns to Steamboat for the second time in 2009 with what he promises to be a highenergy show. Read more about Bush in this week’s Explore Steamboat, and listen to one of his songs at www.exploresteamboat.com. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Call 879-9898 or go to www. ghostranchsaloon.com for advance tickets. 56 Seventh St.

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❱❱ Dan Treanor & The Afrosippi Blues Band — The Boathouse Pub, 9 p.m. Blues and Afro-Beat. FREE. Call 8794797. 609 Yampa St.

❱❱ Juno What ?! — Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill, 10 p.m.

Raku firing and hand-built ceramic pottery from 6 to 9 p.m. in the first part of a four-class series. Call 870-0384 for additional details and pricing. 1280 13th St.

❱❱ “Eccentricities of a Butterfly,” part of the 2009 Picnic Theater Festival — Spring Creek Park, 6 p.m.

Actors from Steamboat Springs and New Zealand present a day in the life of local writer Dagny McKinley’s freefooted character Audrey Rose in the last performance of the 2009 Picnic Theatre Festival. Admission to all Picnic Theatre performances is FREE; donations are accepted. Call Stuart Handloff at 355-9403 for more information. Park at Steamboat Springs High School and walk to Spring Creek Park.

❱❱ Steamboat Swings community dance — Steamboat Springs ✔ Community Center, 7 to 10 Best p.m. Start the night with a Bet

beginner’s swing dance lesson from 6:15 to 7 p.m., then stick around to hear the classics of the big band era from Steamboat Swings, a local jazz band; Steamboat Dance Theatre hosts the event. Tickets are $15. The community center is at 1605 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Midnite — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.

Electrified funk and dance music from Boulder. The title track of Juno What’s new CD, “Late Night,” is streaming at www.exploresteamboat.com. Download the full record at www.myspace.com/ junowhatband. Pay $5 at the door. Call 879-3773. 435 Lincoln Ave.

This St. Croix band plays reggae at its bare roots. Learn more at www.midniteband.com. Tickets to the show are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. Call 879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

❱❱ Rubblebucket Orchestra — The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 10 p.m.

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

Massachusetts psych-funk group Rubblebucket Orchestra plays fun music with intricate touches, working Afrobeat rhythms through a fabric of James Brown, Bjork and Radiohead vibes. Listen to “Bikes,” a single from the Orchestra’s upcoming record, at www. exploresteamboat.com. Pay $5 at the door. Call 879-7070. Tugboat is in Ski Time Square.

SUNDAY ❱❱ Perry-Mansfield community open house — Perry✔ Mansfield Performing Arts Best School and Camp, 1 to 3 Bet p.m.

The summer arts camp hosts tours of its 76-acre Strawberry Park campus. Equestrian demonstrations and rehearsals for the youth festival and “The Pirates of Penzance” are from 1 to 3 p.m.; an intermediate ballet and jazz class is from 1 to 2:15 p.m.; root beer floats are served from 2 to 3 p.m.; and a dance rehearsal is from 2:15 to 3 p.m. FREE. Call 879-7125. 40755 C.R. 36

❱❱ “A Chorus” — Bud Werner Memorial Library, 2 p.m. The professional chamber group performs a wide variety of styles, including gospel. FREE. The library is at 13 Street and Lincoln Avenue.

❱❱ Adult craft workshops — Steamboat Arts & Crafts Gym, 9 to 11 a.m. Barbara Cohen teaches mosaics with ceramic tiles and pottery from 2 to 5 p.m. Julie Anderson gives lessons on

Square off in Nintendo Wii, Guitar Hero and bar games. FREE admission, happy hour drink prices all night. Call 8792431. 729 Lincoln Ave.

THIS WEEK ❱❱ Rhythm and Brass! — Strings Music Pavilion, 11 a.m. Tuesday

Performing with Denver Brass 5 in a Strings Music Festival youth concert. $10 for adults, $1 for children. A family concert is at 5:30 p.m. the same day. Call 879-5056. Corner of Pine Grove and Mount Werner roads.

❱❱ Van Cliburn gold medalist — Strings Music Pavilion, 7 p.m. Wednesday Co-gold medalist Haochen Zhang was the youngest contestant in the 2009 Van Cliburn competition at 19 years old and will come to Strings for a solo recital, as well as a performance of Schubert’s Piano Quartet in E-flat Major. Tickets are $35 for adults and $5 for children. Call 879-5056. Corner of Pine Grove and Mount Werner roads.

❱❱ Akron/Family — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m. Wednesday Pared down to a trio from its original life as a quartet, Akron/Family comes to Steamboat with the sort of infectious stage energy that makes it impossible to resist joining in the band’s tribal dynamics. The sound carries pieces of folk, jam and funk, but multi-instrumentalist and band member Dana Janssen says at its most basic, Akron/Family plays rock ’n’ roll. Listen to a song at www.exploresteamboat.com. FREE. Call 879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

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Judge OKs ‘Moonwalk’ reprint Anthony McCartney THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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A judge on Thursday cleared the way for Michael Jackson’s autobiography, “Moonwalk,” to return to store shelves in the United States, Canada and Europe. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff approved a request by the temporary administrators of the pop icon’s estate to enter into new publishing deals.

Details of the agreements were filed under seal. But the deals will allow the 1988 book to be reprinted in the United States, Canada, England, Germany and France. Publishing rights in the United States and Canada will be given to Shaye Areheart, who was the original editor of “Moonwalk.” Her company is a part of Random House. “Moonwalk” has been out of print for more than a decade. It originally was published by Doubleday and was acquired by

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Other publishers will handle the overseas releases. The “Moonwalk” rights are the first deal that the temporary administrators of Jackson’s estate have brought to Beckloff for approval. The estate is being handled by attorney John Branca and music executive and Jackson family friend John McClain. Court records state “Moonwalk” could hit store shelves in France by August. The records don’t indicate when sales in other countries would begin.

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“Antiques Roadshow” is coming to Colorado to size up the bling held in the state’s $450 million stash of unclaimed property. The state Treasurer’s Office said it’s the first time the PBS show has delved into unclaimed

property held by a state. Show host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Peter Shemonsky will be at the Capitol in Denver today to look over some of the jewelry in Colorado’s Unclaimed Property Division. Eric Rothaus, a spokesman for state Treasurer Cary Kennedy, said the visit will

be videotaped for broadcast on the show. The show also plans a stop at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver on Saturday. Last year, the Unclaimed Property Division returned more than $22 million of lost and forgotten property through the Great Colorado Payback.

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pering with a consumer product and 21 counts of obtaining a controlled substance by deceit and subterfuge. Officials say as many as 6,000 patients at Denver’s Rose Medical Center and Audubon Surgery Center in Colorado Springs where Parker worked may have been exposed to the disease. Calls to spokesmen at the hospitals were not immediately returned. Parker also worked at hospitals in Mount Kisco, N.Y., and Houston. Health officials in those states have launched investigations. Hospital and state health officials aren’t sure how many people were injected with Parker’s dirty needles or were exposed to saline possibly contaminated by those needles. Thousands of

former patients have been tested. Results have not been released by hospital or state health officials. All 19 hepatitis C cases have been found at Rose Medical Center. “I am certain the 19 hepatitis C cases to date have been linked to Parker,” said U.S. Attorney spokesman Jeff Dorschner. State health officials have said they’re working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to trace the disease. Dorschner said the cases were linked to Parker through a review of Rose’s records that found the hepatitis C in former surgery patients were of the same genotype as Parker’s. Parker is being held without bail.

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El Paso County authorities said a suspect was killed and a bystander was injured when a pickup crashed into a fence with sheriff’s deputies in pursuit. Deputies were responding to a report of a disturbance in Colorado Springs Wednesday afternoon when the suspect drove off in the pickup. Sheriff’s Lt. Lari Sevene said the suspect tried to ram a patrol car as he left. Sevene said deputies were chasing the pickup when it crashed into a brick fence. She said the driver was pronounced dead at the scene and a construction worker on the other side of the fence was injured by flying debris. The worker was taken to a hospital, but specifics about his injuries and condition weren’t available. No names were released.

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Home sales show recovery Housing market slowly emerging from national 3-year crisis Alan Zibel

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Professionals in Providence, R.I., an area that has suffered deeply from record foreclosures of risky loans. Sales also have increased for three straight months in 40 out of 55 major metropolitan areas tracked by the Associated Press-Re/Max Housing Report, also released Thursday. Prices increased during that period in about half of those areas. Still, unlike past recessions, the turnaround in the real estate sector is likely to have a muted effect overall. That’s largely because homebuilders are expected to keep bulldozers idle as long as they face competition from bargain-priced foreclosures. And it’s likely to take at least another year before job losses and foreclosures peak. The Labor Department said Thursday the number of newly

laid-off workers seeking jobless benefits increased 30,000 to a seasonally adjusted 554,000 last week, though the government said its report again was distorted by the timing of auto plant shutdowns.

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An investigation into the sale of black-market kidneys and fake Gucci handbags evolved into a sweeping probe of political corruption in New Jersey, ensnaring more than 40 people Thursday, including three mayors, two state lawmakers and several rabbis. Even for a state with a rich history of graft, the scale of wrongdoing alleged was breathtaking. An FBI official called corruption “a cancer that is

destroying the core values of this state.” Federal prosecutors said the investigation initially focused on a money laundering network that operated between Brooklyn, N.Y.; Deal, N.J.; and Israel. The network is alleged to have laundered tens of millions of dollars through Jewish charities controlled by rabbis in New York and New Jersey. Prosecutors then used an informant in that investigation to help them go after corrupt politicians. The informant — a real estate developer charged

with bank fraud three years ago — posed as a crooked businessman and paid a string of public officials tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to get approvals for buildings and other projects in New Jersey, authorities said. Among the 44 people arrested were the mayors of Hoboken, Ridgefield and Secaucus, Jersey City’s deputy mayor, and two state assemblymen. A member of the governor’s cabinet resigned after agents searched his home, though he was not arrested. All but one of the officeholders are Democrats.

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The white police sergeant accused of racial profiling after he arrested renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. in his home was hand-picked by a black police commissioner to teach recruits about avoiding racial profiling. Friends and fellow officers — black and white — say Sgt. James Crowley is a principled cop and family man who is being unfairly described as racist. “If people are looking for a guy who’s abusive or arrogant, they got the wrong guy,” said Andy Meyer, of Natick, who has vacationed with Crowley, coached youth sports with him and is his teammate on a men’s softball team. “This is not a racist, rogue cop. This is a fine, upstanding man. And if every cop in the world were like him, it would be a better place.” Gates accused the 11-year

Because Gates is a friend and fellow Harvard man? Because racial profiling is an issue close to the president’s heart? Or could Obama, contemplating the idea of a white cop questioning a black man in his own home, have lost his legendary cool? “I think he was responding emotionally. It was a visceral reaction,” said Mary Frances Berry, a University of Pennsylvania history professor and former chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. “It is a milestone, in a sense” said Berry, who was watching the news conference when Obama made the original statement. “It’s his first foray into putting his tippy-toe into the water, to respond directly to something about race.”

department veteran of being an unyielding, race-baiting authoritarian after Crowley arrested and charged him with disorderly conduct last week. Crowley confronted Gates in his home after a woman passing by summoned police for a possible burglary. The sergeant said he arrested Gates after the scholar repeatedly accused him of racism and made derogatory remarks about his mother, allegations the professor challenges. Gates has labeled Crowley a “rogue cop,” demanded an apology and said he may sue the police department. President Barack Obama elevated the dispute Wednesday when he said Cambridge Police “acted stupidly” during the encounter. Obama stepped back on Thursday, telling ABC News, “From what I can tell, the sergeant who was involved is an outstanding police officer, but my suspicion is probably that it would have been better if cooler heads had prevailed.”

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Analysis: States raid 911 fund Peter Svensson

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More than $200 million collected from cell phone users for upgrades to the 911 system has been diverted in the past two years to plug state budget holes, keep campaign promises and, in at least one case, buy police uniforms, an Associated Press analysis has found. Dispatchers say the diversion of money comes at the expense of improvements that would give crime and accident victims more opportunities to reach responders. Someone who has been kidnapped, for instance, may not be able to talk but might be able to quietly send a text message or a photo. Cell phone subscribers in nearly every state pay anywhere from 20 cents to $1.50 a month for what is described in their bills as 911 improvements. In some states, the AP analysis found, less than half that money actually is going to help emergency dispatchers keep pace with the features of smart phones. “The issue of (fund) raiding has been a trickle for a few years, and now we’re seeing the faucet on full blast,” said Dane Snowden, vice president of external and state affairs at wireless industry group CTIA. A highly publicized round of call center upgrades is nearly complete, allowing 911 dispatchers to automatically pinpoint cell phone callers. But emergency officials say that’s no reason to raid funds set aside for future upgrades. After all, voice calls are just one of many things phones can do. Dispatchers would like the capability to receive photos, videos and text messages from cell phone users in danger. Photos shot by witnesses with camera phones already have proved useful in catching bank robbers and flashers, for instance. Getting those photos to 911 centers — which could get them to police faster — could help solve crimes. Upgrading call centers to handle text and video messaging would require new computer systems, communications lines and staff training, costing tens of millions of dollars per state, according to the National Emergency Number Association. A complete accounting of how 911 money is spent in all states is not available, partly because most of the money dispatch centers get is funneled to them by counties. The Federal Communications Commission has been collecting information from the states at the request of Congress and is expected to report its findings soon.

■ Wisconsin: A wireless tax introduced in 2005 expired last year, leaving a surplus of $20 million. The money was supposed to go back to cellular subscribers, with each person getting $5. Instead, it will be given to local governments to offset state aid cuts, as Wisconsin deals with a $6.6 billion budget shortfall. A new plan imposed a 75 cent monthly fee on all phone users to raise $50 million a year. But when the state’s deficit grew, that money was diverted to local governments to pay for police and fire protection instead of 911 centers. Officials say the move will reduce pressure to raise property taxes. ■ Delaware: The state collects 60 cents a month for E911 on wireless and landline bills. State lawmakers voted unanimously in April to move half of the fund’s $8 million into a general fund to help close a budget deficit. “We feel confident that sufficient funds remain to allow the state to maintain and enhance the system as necessary,” said Bert Scoglietti, director of policy and external affairs for the state Office of Management and Budget.

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Lawyer: Gunman files taken accidentally Former Virginia Tech counselor took records before shootings Bob Lewis

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RICHMOND, VA.

The former counseling center director at Virginia Tech inadvertently took home mental health records for the student gunman when he left his job a year before the massacre, the director’s attorney said Thursday. In a statement given to The Associated Press, attorney Ed McNelis said Dr. Robert Miller accidentally placed Seung-Hui Cho’s records in a box he packed with his personal documents when he was leaving his job at the center in February 2006. He said Miller opened the box for the first time last week while searching for any material that could be relevant to a lawsuit filed by families for two of the slain victims in the nation’s worst mass shooting April 16, 2007.

The attorney said Miller was surprised to find Cho’s records that evening and that he returned them to the center the next morning. The file has not been released to the public. “Dr. Miller deeply regrets that his inadvertence has caused so much distress for the families of the victims, as well as his former colleagues at Virginia Tech,” McNelis said. “Dr. Miller’s candor and diligence in returning these records to the Cook Counseling Center dispels any inference of ill intent.” Wednesday’s news that the records had been found at Miller’s home prompted questions from victims’ families and attorneys about why they were discovered there after eluding authorities, a state commission and an internal university search. Virginia State Police are investigating whether a crime was

committed when the records were removed from the center. If criminal charges are filed, they would be the first in the mass murders. Gov. Tim Kaine said the investigation would determine whether Miller’s assertion was accurate. “I think the other critical piece is, how could he remove those records? These are confidential records that, by my understanding, can not be legally removed, certainly not by anybody who’s a former employee,” Kaine said. State officials have said they would release Cho’s records publicly as soon as possible, either with consent from his estate or through a subpoena.

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Another ongoing problem is the banking business. Banks are forecasting that they’ll continue to suffer losses from loans as consumers keep getting laid off. But some analysts don’t think investors are caving in to euphoria. Analysts also caution that volume remains relatively light, as is typical of the summer months when many traders take vacations. It’s easier for the market to make big swings when there are fewer trades. The Dow increased 188.03, or 2.1 percent, to 9,069.29. It was the highest finish for the blue chips since Nov. 5 and the first time the Dow has traded or closed above 9,000 since January. Even with the gains, the Dow still is far off its peak of 14,165 in October 2007. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index increased 22.22, or 2.3 percent, to 976.29. It hasn’t traded or closed above 1,000 since early November.

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While confirming there will be no Senate vote before Congress goes home in early August, the chamber’s Democratic leaders spoke optimistically about wrapping up a bipartisan bill in the next two weeks. That offered no reassurance to Democrats in the House, many of whom are reluctant to vote on a $540-billion tax increase to help pay for the overhaul unless senators also stick their necks out before an election year. Exiting a contentious leadership meeting, Rep. Jim Clyburn, of South Carolina, the third-ranking House Democrat, called for canceling the August recess if a bill isn’t passed. On a trip to Ohio, Obama shrugged off the delay. “I want to

get it right. but I also want to get it done promptly,” Obama said. The president compared the health overhaul to NASA’s Apollo program that landed astronauts on the moon 40 years ago this week. “We can do this,” he insisted. But many are questioning the engineering of House and Senate committee bills that emerged in recent weeks. Doubts revolve around costs to taxpayers and the reach of government. In the House, moderate and conservative Democrats bucked against legislation written with a liberal tilt by party elders. In the Senate, moderate Democrats are insisting on trying to work out a deal with a few Republicans who are willing to talk. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., suggested that slowing things down may be the wise course for now. “It’s better to have a product based on quality and thoughtfulness rather than try to jam something through,” Reid said, delivering the official announcement of the delay. His words were a nearecho of moderate Republicans who support sweeping changes but criticize Obama’s rush to act.

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committee is struggling to placate moderate Democrats worried about the plan’s costs. “We just heard today that, well, we may not be able to get the bill out of the Senate by the end of August, or the beginning of August,” Obama said. “That’s OK. I just want people to keep on working. Just keep working.” The president said his critics were urging delay so the overhaul would stall and they could avoid politically difficult votes. “Sometimes, delay in Washington occurs because people don’t want to do anything that they think might be controversial,” Obama said, citing the challenges lawmakers faced when creating Medicare and Social Security. ��

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The U.S. may have as many as 160 million doses of swine flu vaccine available sometime in October, even though manufacturers worldwide are having serious trouble brewing shots, federal health officials said Thursday. The Food and Drug Administration may formally approve much of that vaccine before studies required to prove how well it works are completed, treating the new inoculations just like the recipe change that regular winter flu vaccine undergoes each year. That doesn’t mean mass vaccinations would start before key information from studies of thousands of volunteers is in, U.S. officials stressed Thursday. Most of those studies start next month to determine whether people will

need one shot or two for good protection and how high a dose should be in each shot. The earliest results should start arriving in September and October. Even if 160 million doses are in hand in October, at the expected two doses a person, that supply would cover only a fraction of the populations that this new influenza strain is sickening the most — school-age children, teenagers and young adults. More vaccines would trickle out during the following months.

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Lawmakers braced for a long debate Thursday as they consider a complex budget plan struck by Gov. Arnold

Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders that is designed to reverse the state’s slide toward insolvency. Under the compromise, the 80-member Assembly and 40-member state Senate planned to start considering Thursday evening, the state hopes to eliminate less than 60 percent of a projected $26 billion deficit with spending cuts. The rest would get covered by one-time raids on local government funding and accounting maneuvers, such as deferring state employee paychecks by one day for a savings on paper of $1.2 billion. Given past budget debates, whether the package of 31 bills gets the Legislature’s required two-thirds approval is not likely to be known until Friday. It could take even longer before officials decide whether the deal will let California stop issuing IOUs.

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Walter Cronkite was remembered as a great journalist, sailor, friend and father during services that, despite the grandeur of the setting, felt remarkably comfortable — like the man. “I was often asked, ‘What he’s really like?’ And I would always answer, ‘He’s just the way you hope he is,”’ said Mike Ashford, a sailing comrade of more than 30 years and one of the speakers at Thursday’s funeral. Another speaker, longtime CBS newsman and “60 Minutes”

commentator Andy Rooney, recalled meeting Cronkite when they were in England covering World War II. “You get to know someone preRooney tty well in a war,” said Rooney, describing Cronkite as “such a good friend.” “I just feel so terrible about Walter’s death that I can hardly say anything,” he admitted, excused himself and left the pulpit. The services were witnessed by a near capacity crowd at the elegant, enormous St. Bar-

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Rising casualties raise war doubts US allies losing confidence about conduct in Afghanistan Elaine Ganley and Matt Moore THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Rising casualties in Afghanistan are raising doubts among U.S. allies about the conduct of the war, forcing some governments to defend publicly their commitments and foreshadowing possible long-term trouble for the U.S. effort to bring in more resources to defeat the Taliban. Pressure from the public and opposition politicians is growing as soldiers’ bodies return home, and a poll released Thursday shows majorities in Britain, Germany and Canada oppose increasing their own troop levels in Afghanistan. Europeans and Canadians are growing weary of the war — or at least their involvement in combat operations — even as President Barack Obama is shifting military resources to Afghanistan away from Iraq. The United States, which runs the NATO-led force, has about 59,000 troops in Afghanistan — nearly double the number a year ago — and thousands

more are on the way. There are about 32,000 other international troops in the country. The new U.S. emphasis on Afghanistan has raised the level of fighting — and in turn, the number of casualties. July is already the deadliest month of the war for U.S. and NATO forces with 63 international troops killed, including 35 Americans and 19 Britons. Most have been killed in southern Afghanistan, scene of major operations against Taliban fighters in areas that long had been sanctuaries. The leaders of the largest contributors to the coalition find themselves having to justify their reasons for deploying troops and their management of the war effort. Britain, Italy and Australia are among those adding forces ahead of Afghanistan’s Aug. 20 presidential election. They say a Western pullout at this time would enable a resurgent Taliban to take over the country and give al-Qaida more space to plan terrorism attacks against the West. Some empha-

size humanitarian aspects of their missions, like development aid and civilian reconstruction. It is clear that in European countries “there is a fatigue with the mission,” said Etienne de Durand, an Afghanistan expert at the French Institute for International Relations. The surge in casualties has set off a heated debate in Britain about troop levels and the conduct of the war. This week, Foreign Office minister Mark Malloch Brown said British troops in Afghanistan had too few helicopters, becoming the first government minister to publicly challenge Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s contention that troops have the equipment they need. Still, a 24-nation poll on global attitudes to Obama’s policies by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center found that only about half of the British respondents favored withdrawing from Afghanistan altogether. Fortysix percent wanted to keep British troops deployed while 48 percent said they should pull out.

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Zelaya prepares risky return Deposed Honduras leader: I’m going prudently, without guns MANAGUA, NICARAGUA

Honduras’ deposed president was headed toward his nation’s border Thursday to prepare a risky return, an attempt to reverse an ouster that is testing the vitality of democracy in Latin America. The government that sent Manuel Zelaya into exile vows to arrest the elected president if he sets foot in Honduras. Zelaya said he would make a second attempt to return home, likely this weekend, saying U.S.backed attempts at mediation had broken down. “I’m going prudently, without guns — I’m a peaceful man,” Zelaya told Argentina’s Todo Noticias network by telephone Thursday. “I have the right to return to my home and my family and to serve out the mandate that the people gave me at the polls.” All governments in the Western Hemisphere have condemned the coup, in which soldiers acting on orders from Congress and the Supreme Court arrested Zelaya and flew him into exile. Nations on both

sides of the political spectrum say Zelaya’s return to power is crucial to the region’s stability. Latin America expert Vicki Gass said that if Zelaya’s opponents succeed in driving him from power, it could have a ripple effect in a region where left-leaning elected governments are challenging small classes of elites that have ruled many countries for decades. “Coups could then happen in Peru, where President (Alan) Garcia has a very low approval rating, or in Argentina or in Guatemala,” said Gass, an analyst at the Washington Office on Latin America which promotes human rights and democracy. “Constitutional order and rule of law have to be restored.” Zelaya said the mediation efforts, led by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, had failed after representatives of the interim government flatly rejected the possibility that he might return to the presidency. They say they cannot overturn a Supreme Court ruling forbidding Zelaya’s reinstatement. But Jose Miguel Insulza, secretary-general of the Or-

Iran opposition leader’s brother-in-law arrested Nasser Karimi and Lee Keath THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

TEHRAN, IRAN

The wife of opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi said Thursday that her 62-year-old brother is among the hundreds arrested in Iran’s postelection crackdown, as Mousavi warned that the country is becoming “more militarized” amid the turmoil. Mousavi implicitly accused the security forces of Mousavi exceeding their powers under Iran’s constitution, suggesting that the “near-coup d’etat atmosphere” was a danger to Iran’s Islamic Republic. Police, the elite Revolutionary Guards and the Basij militia arrested more than 2,500 people in their heavy crackdown against protests that erupted in support of Mousavi after the disputed June 12 election. More than 500 of them remain in prison, including many top politicians from pro-reform political parties, human rights lawyers, journalists and activists. Arrests have continued in recent weeks. The turmoil has been the biggest challenge to Iran’s rul-

ing clerics in decades, and the Revolutionary Guards force has taken a prominent role in defending the leadership. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday said the upheaval has made it unlikely Iran will respond any time soon to the Obama administration’s attempts to engage in dialogue with Tehran, its top rival in the region. “We’ve certainly reached out and made it clear that’s what we’d be willing to do, even now, despite our absolute condemnation of what they’ve done in the election and since,” she told British Broadcasting. “But I don’t think they have any capacity to make that kind of decision right now.” Mousavi claims to have won the election and that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s victory was fraudulent. Hundreds of thousands of his supporters marched in protests in the weeks after the election, until the demonstrations were shattered by the crackdown. Police say at least 20 protesters were killed, though human rights groups say the number is likely far higher. Mousavi’s wife, Zahra Rahnavard, said her brother, Shapour Kazemi, was arrested more than a month ago.

ganization of American States, held out hope that the two sides might still reach a settlement. He said Thursday that neither delegation had officially responded to Arias’s proposal, which calls for Zelaya’s reinstatement, amnesty for the coup leaders and early elections. The United States warned about tough sanctions against Honduras if Zelaya is not reinstated, but also said Thursday it does not support Zelaya’s plan to return on his own.

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North Korea refuses talks New service lets Jews Clinton warns communist regime to ‘irreversibly denuclearize’ PHUKET, THAILAND

Hillary Rodham Clinton and North Korea exchanged pointed barbs Thursday, with Clinton declaring North Korea “has no friends left” and communist regime officials calling the U.S. secretary of state a “schoolgirl.” The sharp words came as North Korea announced it had refused to re-enter talks to terminate its nuclear weapons program. Clinton said the world has made it clear to Pyongyang that it has “no place to go,” citing near unanimity among Asian nations, including China, on fully enforcing the latest U.N. sanctions against North Korea for its repeated nuclear and missile tests. Warning the North’s nuclear ambitions could spark an arms race in the region, Clinton said the U.S. would continue to vigor-

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Judaism’s holiest prayer site has entered the Twitter age. The Western Wall now has its own address on the social networking service. The service’s Web site says petitioners can tweet their prayers, and they will be printed out and taken to the wall where they will join the thousands of handwritten notes placed by visitors who believe their requests will find a shortcut to God by being there.

Opposition candidate pulls out of Kyrgyzstan election BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN

Kyrgyzstan’s main opposition candidate dismissed the country’s presidential election Thursday as fraudulent and called for a rerun, claiming widespread ballot-stuffing and the intimidation of election monitors. Political turmoil has wracked Kyrgyzstan — a poor country of 5 million on China’s western border — since 2005,

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Fishing is key issue as Iceland applies to join EU STOCKHOLM

Iceland formally applied Thursday to join the European Union but said it would not accept a “rotten deal” for its fishing industry, a key sector of the island nation’s troubled economy. Iceland’s parliament voted last week to seek EU membership as a way to stabilize the country’s economy, which was one of the first causalities of the global recession after years of strong growth.

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ended Thursday. Clinton, who trumpeted Washington’s renewed involvement in Asia during the conference, departed the resort island for Washington, wrapping up a weeklong trip to India and Thailand. “North Korea’s continued pursuit of its nuclear ambitions is sure to elevate tensions on the Korean peninsula and could provoke an arms race in the region,” Clinton told a news conference before her departure. Just moments before she spoke, a spokesman for the North Korean delegation said his government would not return to talks with the U.S., Japan, South Korea, China and Russia, citing the “deep-rooted anti-North Korean policy” of the United States. “The six-party talks are over,” Ri Hung Sik said, calling any proposed U.S. incentives “nonsense.” North Korea’s Foreign Ministry, reacting to an earlier Clinton comment likening the regime to “small children” demanding attention, described her Thursday as “a funny lady” who sometimes “looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping.”

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A series of failed tests of a joint U.S.-Israel anti-missile system raised new questions Thursday about the U.S. goal of providing an “umbrella” to defend its allies against an Iranian nuclear attack. The technological setbacks also drew renewed attention to Israel’s concerns about a nuclear-armed Clinton Iran and the possibility that it might lean further in the direction of a go-it alone strike against the country’s atomic facilities. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s offer this week of a “defense umbrella” over its Gulf Arab allies to prevent Tehran from dominating the region “once they have a nuclear weapon” was widely seen in Israel as an acceptance of a nuclear-armed Iran. She later tried to dispel that view, but her comments sparked criticism by Israeli officials.

Israel considers Iran its most dangerous enemy because of its nuclear program, longrange missile development and repeated references by its president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, to Israel’s destruction. Iran has insisted that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, but Israel and the U.S. reject that. Adding to the urgency was word Wednesday from the head of the Russian nuclear agency that Iran’s new atomic power plant will be switched on later this year. For a decade, Israel has been presenting its “Arrow” anti-missile system, developed and jointly funded with the U.S., as an answer to medium-range Iranian missiles that might carry nuclear warheads. Tested repeatedly, the Arrow system has often succeeded in intercepting dummy incoming missiles, to great fanfare. But just as Clinton worried Israelis by speaking about an umbrella over U.S. allies threatened by Iran, word came of three test failures in the Arrow system during the past week. The latest was in California, where a test was aborted before the Arrow missile

could be launched because of a communications failure, according to Israeli defense officials speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose details of the tests. Experts played down the importance of the failures. “Arrow has had a pretty successful test program,” said John Pike, director of GlobalSecurity.org. “I wouldn’t be overly concerned about a problem like this.” Uzi Rubin, former director of the Arrow project, agreed. “It’s really not a very serious glitch in the system that would require going back to the drawing board,” he said. But the failures underlined the complexity of the whole anti-missile concept, which has been compared to throwing a rock in the air and trying to hit it with another rock. Israeli media personalities wondered if any system could protect Israel if multiple rockets were fired together. If Clinton’s “umbrella” offer, made in a television interview in Thailand, was meant to reassure nervous Israelis, it had the opposite effect.

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ing and further support, we shall examine this then at that time, based on the needs of Iraq,” al-Maliki told a Washington audience. al-Maliki “I am sure that the prospects and the ... desire of such cooperation is found among both parties,” al-Maliki said, according to an interpreter’s translation of his remarks in Arabic. Iraqi and U.S. leaders have repeatedly said the deadline of Dec. 31, 2011, will not change. President Barack Obama repeated the commitment to leave by that date when alMaliki visited the White House on Wednesday. The deadline agreement, reached after months of wrangling, mandated the U.S. hando-

ver last month of security control of Iraq’s cities and said all U.S. forces will leave the country by 2012. Obama also has set a deadline of August 2010 to remove U.S. combat forces, meaning that in theory those remaining into 2011 would be trainers, advisers, support personnel and so forth. Privately, many U.S. military officers have said they anticipate a need for that kind of support for Iraq’s armed forces for several years to come, though it is not clear that Iraq would accept the help. More than 130,000 American troops remain in the country, and many Iraqis are eager to see them leave. Ahead of national elections next year, al-Maliki is portraying himself as the leader who defeated terrorism and ended the U.S. occupation.

Al-Maliki declared a national holiday June 30, the day U.S. forces withdrew from full-time presence in the cities, saying the U.S. departure will “bolster Iraq’s security” and show the world that Iraqis can manage their own affairs. On Thursday, al-Maliki said divisions between the Kurds in Iraq’s north and the rest of the country are one of the most dangerous challenges facing his country. The Kurdish region is locked in an increasingly bitter dispute with the central government about oil-rich land. Speaking at the United States Institute of Peace, al-Maliki said he is committed to political pluralism. Al-Maliki, who has been accused of trying to gain political capital by playing up sectarian divisions, says his Shiite-led government is working hard to unite the country.

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a historic wrong. The head of King Badu Bonsu II was discovered last year in a jar of formaldehyde gathering dust in the anatomical collection of the Leiden University Medical Center. The Dutch government agreed to Ghanaian demands that the relic be returned. On Thursday, members of the king’s Ahanta tribe, dressed in dark robes and wearing red sashes, took part in the handover ceremony, honoring his spirit by toasting with Dutch gin

and then sprinkling the drink over the floor at the Dutch Foreign Ministry. But descendants of the chief said they were not consoled. “I am hurt, angry. My grandfather has been killed,” said Joseph Jones Amoah, the great, great grandson of the chief. The chief’s head was stored elsewhere at the ministry and was not displayed during the ceremony. It is expected to be flown with the tribe members back to Ghana today.

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Spring Creek event 1 of most popular Joel Reichenberger PILOT & TODAY STAFF

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strong group of returning players, including forward Colleen King and guards Hannah Moore, Megan Rae and Matthia Duryea, Ameen said the camps allow the team to get a jump on the season. “The more game experi-

It took a handful of dedicated workers five hours of hacking and hiking in the hot July sun, but Cara Marrs said it was worth it. Thanks to the efforts of those volunteers, the Spring Creek Memorial returns to its traditional trail Saturday as the Steamboat Springs Running Series offers its seventh event of the season. The day’s races will include a 5-kilomter up-and-back on the Spring Creek Trail, starting at 8:30 a.m. The 9-mile race starts at 8 a.m. and features a loop trail that will take runners across some of the most difficult and interesting terrain of any Running Series event. “It won’t be a usual race. It will be an adventure,” said Marrs, who is directing the race along with Lisa Barbour. “The 9-mile race goes up an old stagecoach route. It’s pretty cool.” Both races start at Spring Creek Reservoir and head up the trail. The longer race splits off, however, cutting across private land along what may have been one of the first stagecoach routes into Steamboat Springs from the north. Racers eventually will reach Buffalo Pass Road and, after a mile, reunite with Spring Creek Trail and head back toward the reservoir. The private section of the trail was too overgrown last year, so organizers routed runners differently. It took a lot of hacking, but the section is ready. This year’s course reflects the most traditional setup as the race kicks off its 18th year. “It was supposedly the old

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Soroco High School’s Lauryn Bruggink and Hayden High School’s Chad Terry prepare to wrestle for the regional championship in February. Bruggink finished seventh in women’s freestyle at the ASICS/Vaughan Junior & Cadet National Championships on Monday in Fargo, N.D.

Bruggink an All-American Soroco High School female wrestler fares well at national tournament Luke Graham

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Lauryn Bruggink gets offended when people ask her whether she’ll wrestle again. Of course, the rising Soroco sophomore is used to the question and to the critics of her wrestling at the high school level. But Bruggink doesn’t let it bother her, and judging by her results, no one really should.

Bruggink — who qualified for the state high school wrestling tournament last year and became the first female wrestler to score a point at the Colorado High School State Tournament — recently added an All-American tag next to her name. Bruggink finished seventh in women’s freestyle at the ASICS/ Vaughan Junior & Cadet National Championships on Monday in Fargo, N.D.

Wrestling for Team Colorado, Bruggink went 3-2 at the tournament, losing to secondplace finisher Kayla Brendlinger and third-place finisher Paige Nemec. “It was definitely rough,” she said. “There were some pretty tough girls. Some of them wrestle girls in high school where they have girls wrestling. Others have to wrestle the boys like me. It was freestyle, and it’s a little bit different. It definitely wasn’t

the easiest tournament.” A camp in North Dakota took place before the tournament. She called the camp the most intense one she has ever been to. Although freestyle wrestling is a different style than she wrestles in high school, Bruggink said the camp was beneficial. Not only did she get to meet See Bruggink, page 44

Girls hoopsters show signs of progress Summer camps give reason for optimism for Steamboat Springs High School team Luke Graham

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Results in June don’t mean a whole lot come November and December, but the work the Steamboat Springs High School girls basketball team has put in this summer cer-

tainly should help. During June, the team attended four camps and played more than 20 games. The camps were held in Moffat County, Aspen, Greeley and Wyoming. “Depending on availability of players, some kids played 20 games in June,” coach John Ameen said. “Essentially, that’s

another season.” Ameen said it was the most games the team has played in the summer since he took over the program three years ago. He said that although the outcomes of the games don’t mean a lot, the experience his get players is essential. Considering Steamboat’s

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Keala Fraioli, from left, Lexie Ruppel, Frank Ruppel and Paul Rose take a break after swim practice earlier this week. Keala and Frank head to the Junior Olympic Swim Meet in Fort Collins today. Under the guidance of coaches Lexie Ruppel and Rose, the two have qualified in multiple events. Keala will swim the 50- and 100-yard breaststroke. Frank will swim the 50 and 100 free, 50 and 100 back, 50 and 100 fly and 200 individual medley.

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other female wrestlers, but she also worked on techniques she said will help her when next season rolls around. “To be honest, it’s the best thing I could have done,” she said. “I hope it helps me a lot. I learned a lot. Freestyle is different, but wrestling is wrestling.” The seventh-place finish also

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become the first girl in Colorado history to win a match at the state tournament, she wants to be the first to place. “To be honest with you, at the end of my high school career, going to state isn’t about winning a match or just scoring a point,” she said. “I’m a wrestler just like the rest of the boys.” — To reach Luke Graham, call 871-4229 or e-mail lgraham@steamboatpilot.com

Team to start conditioning camps in fall ence that we have as players, the better we’re able to handle numerous types of situations that come up in games,” he said. “It’s, ‘How do we handle being down 10 at halftime or up four with a minute to go?’” One game in particular gave

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put Bruggink on the national map in a way. She always considered wrestling past high school, and she hopes her success will create scholarship opportunities. Bruggink, who also plays volleyball and runs track and field, said now that she is an AllAmerican, her lofty goals for the high school season shouldn’t be unexpected. Bruggink doesn’t just want to

took a lead into halftime only to see the Sailors come back and win. “We played some great teams at all the camps,” Ameen said. “But that’s the game that stuck out to me as far as where we’re headed. We beat them, and they only lost one senior.” Although Ameen admits there will be a lot of competition for spots, he said the camp season does little to clear that picture up. He said he’ll start to get a better idea of his rotation as the season approaches. “It doesn’t start sorting itself out until Thanksgiving,” he said. “At least for me, it doesn’t. In November, what it comes down to — and what we’re trying to build — is, it’s not so much a skill-level thing as it’s desire and mentality on the court.” The team will continue to hold open gyms throughout the summer and hold a weight lifting and conditioning camp starting in the fall.

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Lance Armstrong finds himself in unfamiliar territory at this Tour de France — fighting just to remain among the top three riders. Accustomed to dominating his way to victory, the seven-time Tour winner had to settle for a 16thplace finish in Thursday’s time trial and a tenuous Armstrong grip on third place. The 37-year-old Texan battled fatigue in the 18th stage, a 25.2-mile race against the clock around bucolic Lake Annecy that Alberto Contador won in 48 minutes, 31 seconds to close in on the overall victory. Armstrong was 1:30 behind, but he entered the day in fourth and easily overcame a 30-second deficit to Frank Schleck. The Saxo Bank rider finished 2:34 behind Contador to slip from third to sixth overall, but is only 34 seconds behind Armstrong. After Thursday’s stage,

Armstrong said he had “mixed emotions. Sixteenth in a time trial is not a good result, but my ambition is to get on the podium, so I have to be happy with that.” During his reign as Tour champion, Armstrong never finished lower than third in a time trial, except once, when he placed seventh in one in 2003. This year, in the Stage 1 time trial in Monaco, he was 10th. Armstrong admittedly is not at his best this year and already is holding out hope for a better performance in 2010. He announced Thursday that he is forming a new team that will be sponsored by Ft. Worth, Texas-based electronics vendor Radio Shack. His current team, Astana, has had financial woes, and he’s had testy ties with its Kazakh owners.

Colorado Rockies open big series with Giants today DENVER

Resting above Todd Helton’s locker is a green plastic street

sign that says “Todd Helton Dr.” in bold white letters. The sign has become quite fitting since the longtime Colorado first baseman helped the Rockies find their way again, making a U-turn from an early season slide to drive back into contention. The Rockies (52-43) lead the National League wild-card race by one game against the San Francisco Giants, a team they’ll face in a pivotal three-game series at Coors Field starting today. Helton has fueled the resurgence, hitting a team-high .324 and coming up with one clutch hit after another. His latest was an eighth-inning solo homer on Wednesday that lifted the Rockies to a 4-3 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Watson 3 shots beind Funk at Senior British Open SUNNINGDALE, ENGLAND

Four days after his heart-rending playoff defeat to Stewart Cink at Turnberry, Tom Watson shot a 3-under 67 on Thursday to begin his pursuit of a fourth

Senior British Open title. The 59-year-old Watson, who almost became the oldest major champion at the British Open last weekend, was three shots behind leader Fred Funk. Funk birdied five of his last eight holes, including holing a bunker shot at No. 17, for a 6-under 64 — the lowest opening round in the history of the championship. “The first nine could have been three or four over, and the back could have been eight under,” said Funk, who had a two-shot lead past fellow Americans Jay Haas and Loren Roberts, Des Smyth, of Ireland, and Christopher Williams, of South Africa. Watson was another stroke back and tied with Tom Kite, Jerry Bruner, Greg Norman, of Australia, and Sam Torrance, of Scotland. Bernhard Langer, who has two Champions Tour wins this year, opened with a 72.

Race created in honor of Patty Hagberg If you go What: Steamboat Springs Running Series Spring Creek Memorial race When: 9-miler starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. Where: The race begins at Spring Creek Reservoir up the Spring Creek Trail in Steamboat Springs. There is no parking available near the starting line, so organizers encourage people to show up early and hike or ride their bikes from the trailhead, at Amethyst Drive and Maple Street. Cost: Racers can register for $25 on the day of the race or for $20 in advance. Registration is available at Ski Haus until noon today and online at www.runningseries.com.

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way to get to Steamboat. Now, it’s all wildflowers and aspens and a very faint singletrack,” Marrs said. “It’s pretty challenging. It goes about one mile on the regular Spring Creek Trail, which is easy, then shoots up — straight up — for a few miles. A lot of people will just have to fasthike that section.” Once racers reach Buffalo Pass Road, things will get easy quickly. Most of the rest of the trail is downhill. The 5K isn’t without it challenges. Marrs said the race is often one of the most popular in the summer series. “That’s a great race, too, but it’s not that easy. It has a lot of ups and downs,” she said. “A lot

of people always come out and hike and walk the 5K, then we have food from Freshies, raffle prizes and prizes for the winners waiting.” The day’s history isn’t about a shadowy 19th century trade route, however. The race was created in honor of Patty Brenner Hagberg and is meant to emphasize the importance of multi-purpose use trails. Hagberg was killed in 1991 when she was struck by a truck on Spring Creek Trail. “It’s a memorial to remind everyone to keep in mind how you really need to share the road and watch out for cyclists and runners,” Marrs said.

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COED “C” LEAGUE Team W Nectar Crush 9 Concordia 8 Steamboat Christian Center 8 Bad News Beers 7 B & K/Ortho of Steamboat 7 Steamboat Ski & Resort 5 Alpine Pro Tint & Window 5 Chongos Borachos 5 South Routt Bible Church 3 Green Jeans/Boathouse Pub 3 Off Constantly 2 Vertical Arts 3 City Spurs 3 Shockers 3 Resort Group/Millenium Bank/Lee’s 2

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T Points 0 27 1 25 0 24 0 21 0 21 1 16 0 15 0 15 1 10 0 9 0 6 0 9 0 9 0 9 1 7

Thursday’s games Steamboat Ski & Resort 12, Resort Grp./Mill. Bank/Lee’s 12 Steamboat Ski & Resort 8, City Spurs 3 Vertical Arts 17, Resort Group/Millenium Bank/ Lee’s 11 South Routt Bible Church 14, Bad News Beers 11 Bad News Beers 15, Chongos Borachos 9 Steamboat Christian Center 15, Shockers 2 Green Jeans/Boathouse Pub 23, Steamboat Christian Center 21 Nectar Crush 16, Alpine Pro Tint & Window 6 Nectar Crush 7, Shockers 0 Green Jeans/Boathouse Pub 34, City Spurs 5 Concordia 12, B & K/Ortho of Steamboat 2 Concordia 14, South Routt Bible Church 14 B & K/Ortho of Steamboat 13, Off Constantly 2 Alpine Pro Tint & Window 18, Off Constantly 9 Chongos Borachos 20, Vertical Arts 16

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YOUTH LACROSSE SUMMER LEAGUE Grades 4 to 6 Week 1 Standings Gulls 2-0 Bullets 1-1 Red Dragons 1-1 Shoremen 0-2 Most Points 47 Peter Wharton 33 Kane Park 29 Andrew Mitchell, Skyler Nelson 26 Will Kerrigan Most Points per Game 23.5 Peter Wharton 18.0 Tait Dixson 16.5 Kane Park 14.5 Andrew Mitchell, Skyler Nelson Most Ground Balls 26 Kane Park Most Ground Balls per Game 13.0 Kane Park Most Saves 24 Peter Wharton Most Saves per Game 12.0 Peter Wharton Most Goals 9 Davis Petersen Most Goals per Game 4.5 Davis Petersen Most Assists 6 Andrew Mitchell Most Assists per Game 3.0 Andrew Mitchell Grade 7 Week 1 Standings Buckeyes 2-0 Irish 1-1 Pioneers 1-1 Falcons 0-2 Most Points 56 Toniio Ranieri 41 Matthew White 40 Spencer Petersen 36 Devin DeJong 34 Nathan DePuy Most Points per Game 28.0 Tonio Ranieri 21.0 Willy Gunn 20.5 Matthew White 20.0 Spencer Petersen 18.0 Devin DeJong Most Ground Balls 31 Tonio Ranieri Most Ground Balls per Game 15.5 Tonio Ranieri Most Saves 8 John Satterfield, Aaron VanderGraaff Most Saves per Game 5.0 Sam Rossman Most Goals 10 Devin DeJong, Tonio Ranieri

Most Goals per Game 6.0 Willy Gunn Most Assists 7 Tonio Ranieri Most Assists per Game 4.0 Willy Gunn

MLB The Associated Press All Times MDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB New York 58 37 .611 — Boston 55 39 .585 2 1/2 Tampa Bay 52 44 .542 6 1/2 Toronto 47 49 .490 11 1/2 Baltimore 41 53 .436 16 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 49 44 .527 — Chicago 50 45 .526 — Minnesota 48 48 .500 2 1/2 Cleveland 38 58 .396 12 1/2 Kansas City 37 57 .394 12 1/2 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 56 38 .596 — Texas 52 41 .559 3 1/2 Seattle 51 44 .537 5 1/2 Oakland 40 54 .426 16 ——— Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 6, Baltimore 4 Oakland 16, Minnesota 1 Seattle 2, Detroit 1 Toronto 10, Cleveland 6 Texas 3, Boston 1 L.A. Angels 9, Kansas City 6 Chicago White Sox 4, Tampa Bay 3 Thursday’s Games Cleveland 5, Toronto 4 Seattle 2, Detroit 1 Chicago White Sox 5, Tampa Bay 0 N.Y. Yankees 6, Oakland 3 L.A. Angels 6, Minnesota 5, 10 innings Friday’s Games Chicago White Sox (Contreras 4-8) at Detroit (Verlander 10-5), 11:05 a.m., 1st game Chicago White Sox (B.Colon 3-6) at Detroit (Bonine 0-0), 5:05 p.m., 2nd game Oakland (Bre.Anderson 5-7) at N.Y. Yankees (Chamberlain 5-2), 5:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Garza 6-7) at Toronto (Halladay 11-3), 5:07 p.m. Baltimore (Bergesen 6-4) at Boston (Penny 6-4), 5:10 p.m. Texas (Feldman 8-3) at Kansas City (Greinke 10-5), 6:10 p.m. Minnesota (Liriano 4-9) at L.A. Angels (Lackey 5-4), 8:05 p.m. Cleveland (Laffey 3-2) at Seattle (Rowland-Smith 0-0), 8:10 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct Philadelphia 54 39 .581 Atlanta 49 47 .510 Florida 49 47 .510 New York 44 50 .468 Washington 28 67 .295 Central Division W L Pct St. Louis 52 46 .531 Chicago 48 45 .516 Houston 49 46 .516 Milwaukee 48 47 .505 Cincinnati 44 50 .468 Pittsburgh 42 53 .442 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 61 34 .642 Colorado 52 43 .547 San Francisco 51 44 .537 Arizona 41 55 .427 San Diego 37 59 .385 ——— Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh 8, Milwaukee 7 Chicago Cubs 10, Philadelphia 5 Colorado 4, Arizona 3 Florida 5, San Diego 0 Washington 3, N.Y. Mets 1 Atlanta 4, San Francisco 2 Houston 4, St. Louis 3 L.A. Dodgers 6, Cincinnati 2 Thursday’s Games San Francisco 5, Atlanta 1 Philadelphia 9, San Diego 4 St. Louis 4, Washington 1, 7 innings Arizona 11, Pittsburgh 4

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Friday’s Games Cincinnati (Harang 5-10) at Chicago Cubs (R.Wells 5-4), 12:20 p.m. San Diego (Latos 0-1) at Washington (Mock 0-3), 5:05 p.m. St. Louis (Pineiro 8-9) at Philadelphia (Happ 7-0), 5:05 p.m. Atlanta (J.Vazquez 7-7) at Milwaukee (M.Parra 4-8), 6:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (J.Santana 11-7) at Houston (Hampton 5-7), 6:05 p.m. San Francisco (Cain 11-2) at Colorado (Hammel 5-4), 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Duke 8-9) at Arizona (Y.Petit 0-4), 7:40 p.m. Florida (Jo.Johnson 8-2) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 8-5), 8:10 p.m.

TOUR DE FRANCE TOUR DE FRANCE RESULTS Thursday At Annecy, France 18th Stage 25.2-mile individual time trial around Annecy Lake 1. Alberto Contador, Spain, Astana, 48 minutes, 31 seconds. 2. Fabian Cancellara, Switzerland, Team Saxo Bank, 3 seconds behind. 3. Mikhail Ignatiev, Russia, Team Katusha, 15 seconds behind. 4. Gustav Larsson, Sweden, Team Saxo Bank, :33. 5. David Millar, Britain, Garmin-Slipstream, :41. 6. Bradley Wiggins, Britain, Garmin-Slipstream, :43. 7. Luis Leon Sanchez, Spain, Caisse d’Epargne, :44. 8. Christophe Moreau, France, Agritubel, :45. 9. Andreas Kloeden, Germany, Astana, :54. 10. David Zabriskie, United States, GarminSlipstream, 1:02. 11. Tony Martin, Germany, Team Columbia-High Road, 1:04. 12. Cadel Evans, Australia, Silence-Lotto, 1:14. 13. Maxime Monfort, France, Team Columbia-High Road, 1:19. 14. Sylvain Chavanel, France, Quick Step, 1:20. 15. Vladimir Karpets, Russia, Team Katusha, 1:28. 16. Lance Armstrong, United States, Astana, 1:30. 17. Stef Clement, Netherlands, Rabobank, 1:37. 18. Bert Grabsch, Germany, Team Columbia-High Road, 1:38. 19. Michael Rogers, Australia, Team Columbia-High Road, 1:38. 20. Kim Kirchen, Luxembourg, Team ColumbiaHigh Road, 1:42. Also 21. Andy Schleck, Luxembourg, Team Saxo Bank, 1:45. 24. Christian Vande Velde, United States, GarminSlipstream, 2:00. 26. Vincenzo Nibali, Italy, Liquigas, 2:06. 34. George Hincapie, United States, GarminSlipstream, 2:34. 35. Frank Schleck, Luxembourg, Team Saxo Bank, 2:34. 119. Danny Pate, United States, Garmin-Slipstream, 5:16. 151. Tyler Farrar, United States, Garmin-Slipstream, 6:39. Overall Standings (After 18 stages) 1. Alberto Contador, Spain, Astana, 73:15:39. 2. Andy Schleck, Luxembourg, Team Saxo Bank, 4:11. 3. Lance Armstrong, United States, Astana, 5:25. 4. Bradley Wiggins, Britain, Garmin-Slipstream, 5:36. 5. Andreas Kloeden, Germany, Astana, 5:38. 6. Frank Schleck, Luxembourg, Team Saxo Bank, 5:59. 7. Vincenzo Nibali, Italy, Liquigas, 7:15. 8. Christian Vande Velde, United States, GarminSlipstream, 10:08. 9. Mikel Astarloza, Spain, Euskaltel-Euskadi, 12:38. 10. Christophe Le Mevel, France, Francaise des Jeux, 12:41. 11. Vladimir Karpets, Russia, Team Katusha, 13:36. 12. Roman Kreuziger, Czech Republic, Liquigas, 14:08. 13. Sandy Casar, France, Francaise des Jeux, 14:37. 14. Carlos Sastre, Spain, Cervelo Test Team, 15:26. 15. Rinaldo Nocentini, Italy, AG2R-La Mondiale, 15:27. 16. Stephane Goubert, France, AG2R-La Mondiale, 19:47. 17. Jurgen Van Den Broeck, Belgium, Silence-Lotto, 19:49. 18. Alexandre Botcharov, Russia, Team Katusha, 24:26. 19. Brice Feillu, France, Agritubel, 25:58. 20. Sylvain Chavanel, France, Quick Step, 27:05.

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FOR SALE:2006 Harley Davidson Fat Boy with extras, 700 miles, 2001 Harley Duece lots of extras, both mint condition. 970-276-3677

1979 Corvette T-top, Sapphire Black, 4SP, PB, PS, 350 motor, Excellent condition, New paint & Interior, $18,000 Serious Inquires 870-9665 1999 SAAB 9-5 Fully Loaded, Turbo. 144k miles runs great. Thule rack. $3,999 call kyle (603)969-3050.

35x12.50x16 Tires For Sale Little less than half tread, mounted on 16x10 aluminum rims. Will sell together or separately. $700, or make an offer. 734.6220, eves 1972 FJ40 Whole, for parts. 6 cylinder 3 speed. Runs, block leaks water. Solid drive train, rusty body, $600, 846-4163

Cheap Summer Fun! Canoe’s, Kayak’s, Inflatables, for Lakes or White water. New / Used. Mountain Sports Kayak School 879-8794 16’ Sea Sprite 75HP Outboard, trolling motor, fish finder, seats 8. Boat cover, stored inside, Great Boat. $3200 970-638-4535 2000 Bass Pro Tracker 16’ with trailer, 45hp, xtras, $4,500, 846-5877 1998 Malibu Response LX Ski Boat, Great condition! Low hours, excellent maintenance, great sound system. Well below market $11,900. 291-1093. 1994 FourWinns 19’ open bow I/O V8 with lots of extras. Runs great, low hours. Garaged in winter. $8000 846-2856, 819-1096

1972 Jeep CJ5-Renegade, 304 V-8, Soft & Bikini tops, 2 pc doors, CB radio, 2 Cargo racks, lock out frt. hubs, orig. paint, <56000 orig.miles. $4000 970-879-8018

1999 Lexus ES300, Pearl white with gold trim, 126K miles, excellent condition, $6,000. Call 824-8841

2007 Yamaha V Star 1100, under 2k miles, black, $7,500 obo, 819-3654

1996 Ford Aerostar XLT Van AWD Good Condition, clean, 166k, Great family vehicle. $1,500 OBO 970-846-4918

2000 Yamaha 90TTR, Good Condition! $800.00 includes Boots & Chest Protector. Great first bike for starters. 736-0520

1997 Porsche C4S, 6 speed, black-black, AEROKIT ($6370.00+installation), OEM winter wheels ($4500.00), widebody, AWD, loaded, unmolested. 59,200 miles, $45,000, 970-846-9374. FINANCING / WORKING PEOPLE! $750.00 MINIMUM DOWNPAYMENT. NO CREDITCHECK. Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. “Working Cars / Working People - 24,000 Mile Warranties! www.checkpointautosales.com

2003 BMW F650CS - GREAT COMMUTER BIKE, 3150 MILES, ABS, HEATED GRIPS, GARAGE KEPT, SUPER CLEAN, TANK BAG, DEALER SERVICED (RECORDS ON FILE), PICTURES EMAILED UPON REQUEST, $5650, CALL 846-8808 2003 YZ 125 NEVER RACED New Rear Tire Custom Exhaust Includes gear $1850 OBO, 2002 TTR 250 Low Hours $2000 both original buyer (970)-819-6033

2004 Ford F-350 FX Offroad crew-cab long bed. Has topper, bedslide, ladder rack. Loaded. Clean. Sharp! 53K. $30,000 OBO. 819-0745

2005 KTM 525 MXC, new tires, headlight, hand guards, aftermarket plastic and seat, large tank, electric start, ramps and some gear included, great track and trail bike, can be made street legal, $3700 o.b.o. 970-629-1639

2005 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition 3.0, 69,000 Miles, Completely Loaded, Sport Transmission. $16,995.00 Call 970-819-6302

79 Yamaha XS 650 Standard, Special Good solid bike. $1500. Call for details 819-7429

2005 Mini Cooper Convertable Yellow, Black Top, Manual, Stored Oct - April, 27 - 35 MPG, ONLY 4,500 miles. $19,000 970-870-8043 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, needs work, moving and must get rid of, $1000 obo. (941)321-3145 Demolition Derby Contestants DESPERATELY NEEDED! 3 Classes Mini, Cars & Pickups. Routt, Moffat County Fairs. Don Hayes 970-276-4174 Lewis Moon 970-824-9568

2008 Harley Ultra Classic, loaded. 1057 miles. $21,000 Firm. 2003 Bass Tracker Fishing Pontoon Boat with 2004 115 HP motor. $14,000 OBO. 2006 Subaru Baja 4 cyl, 5 speed, 44,000 miles, $14,500 OBO 970-326-7100 or 970-824-3415 ask for Bob

2008 Weekend Warrior Wide Body. 34’ Toy Hauler. Like new, upgraded interior with 5.5 onan. Fueling station, 150 gallons of fresh water. Sleeps seven, all the EXTRAS! Blue Book $50,000, asking $33,500. 970-824-5337 970-629-5966

Very Nice 79 Camper trailer, full bath, good condition, 25’, sleeps 8, seen in Craig @ 995 Rose St., 824-6025

Vespa Scooter. Brand new, top end LX 50 model. Only 45 miles. Perfect condition. $3100. No license, registration req. 970-846-6751.

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2006 KTM 250 XCW, 2 stroke, 100 miles, vintage white with graphics, $4000, 846-5877 2003 Honda’s, XR100 $600, XR70 $550, both have original tires. 970-756-4777 2005 Honda CBR 600 RR, fast bike, 4500 miles, new back tire and battery, $3700 due to scratches, Hayden, 801-913-5274

1995 Subaru Wagon, AWD, 5 speed, AC, 160k, runs good. $1800 MUST GO! Ryan 970-846-8397

2007 Yamaha R6 Street bike, $6,500. 2005 Arctic Cat 900 Kingcat $4,500 OBO, (970)846-5629

2007 Honda CRS 100 4 stroke dirt bike, mint condition, only used 10 times, $1,500 846-4870

2000 11’ Bigfoot truck camper, generator, microwave, electric jacks, thermopane, -40, separate shower, sleeps 4, loaded. $12,500.00, excellent condition 970-846-9374.

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2 32”x72” dual glazed glass panels, 870-1681, 819-2929 Free towing of unwanted & abandoned vehicles. 879-1065

1987 Spryte five passenger snowcat. Very good condition. 45 inch “J” tracks. Blade hydraulics $14,000 possible free delivery. 970-653-3030

DO YOU RIDE IN NORTH ROUTT?

The Forest Service will soon be issuing a scoping document for the “Columbine Parking Area and Snowmobile Trail Reroute”. Routt Powder Riders Snowmobile Club does not have the document yet, but we expect it to propose: 1) a summer and winter parking lot further up FS 550 about 1-2 miles likely closing the quarry parking lot, and 2) a trail east of the current route for the groomer to get from State Parks to FS 550. The comment period is expected to be open for only 30 days. For more information visit routtpowderriders.com The website will be updated once we receive the scoping document.

1996 GMC Suburban 135,700 miles, good condition, power everything, runs good. $3,900. 826-0792.

2005 Hummer H2 44K, Back Tire Rack, Great Condition! $27,500, 846-3350 ‘97 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4-door leather 125,000 mi new tires Runs great no dents or rust. $3,600 870-9229day 879-5879 eve

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

1995 Suburban 197k, New transmission and rear-end. Very clean, runs and looks GREAT. 2 sets wheels / tires. $4500 879-7326

‘95 GMC Surburban 1500 SLE Starcraft, 7 pass., 4WD Very clean Condition - all options PS, PB, PW, PL, AC, Heated Seats, Alarm Sys. Custom Wood Interior, TV/VCR. Lighted Pushbar & Trailer Hitch, Running Boards $5000 879-5556

2004 Dodge Durango, Sweet! 2000 “Jimmy” and Explorer Sports, Fantastic! (2) Jeep Grand Cherokees, Nice! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.tomreuter.com

(30) Subaru Outbacks, Foresters, and Imprezas, from $1,500 / $15,000! 2002 Jeep Liberty, Great! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com. Great Warranties!

2003 Polaris Wide track, only 400K, $3,500, 970-846-1939

SWEET CAT NEEDS NEW HOME A.S.A.P Very shy, sweet 3 yr old, long haired tabby. NO DOGS. Please call 846-4700 for more info. Don’t want him to go to the shelter!!

Computer Stimulus Package! Offering discount-pricing Windows rebuild special. Costs fraction new-equip. Extends life 2-3yrs. 15yrs experience. Ref-Avail. Bill Eakins, 846-8256

DeLonghi 2009 Portable room air conditioner. NEW inbox $650 value. Cools living room or bedroom efficiently, 12,000 BTU’s $500 970-846-7386

Fast refurbished dell laptop with clean windows xp, anti-virus, office and wireless! Must sell today! $275 819-3143 2005 Toyota Tacoma, 4 Door Long Bed, CD player, Towing Pkg, Snow Tires, Topper Shell. 55,000 miles $20,500 OBO. 736-8369 evenings

1988 Jeep Wrangler - Hardtop, steel doors, 3” body lift, winch, manual transmission. $4,500 OBO. Call for more info. 970-846-4259

2005 Chevy Colorado Ext Cab, 4x4, 5 speed manual 4 cyl, 95,000 miles, looks & runs great, $8,000 OBO 824-1958

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TRI-MATIC PAINT SPRAY BOOTH + MAKE-UP AIR UNIT, 8’x12’ working area, 9’ height, Very Clean, Fluorescent Lighting, Fire Suppression, Fire Dept. Approved, 2 ½ Gallon, Dual Regulated, HVLP Spray Gun, Well Maintained, Extra Clean, Low Hours, $32,000 New - SALE PRICE $20,000, 970.736.8244 Dovetail Designs

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16 trusses 28.5’ span 4-12 pitch. Assorted large windows. 2 sliding glass doors, light fixtures, furniture. Call 846-8236 for details Selling lodgepole fence rails, logs, and stays of any size. Call 970-846-9308 with questions.

16’ Flatbed Dual axle 10,000 GVW, brakes, spring assist ramps. $2300 Call 846-8415

1958 Chevy Postal Delivery Step Van, Straight Six, Four speed automatic. 14’x6’ with Rollup back door. Runs Great $2000 871-1381

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Antique Cherry Wood rocker, carved with the North Wind, rolled arms. Antique couch, excellent condition. Call 824-3467

New in box, 6mos old, Kenmore front loader washer - gas dryer. White, pedestals. Retail $1650 sell for $1200 obo 879-8495, 846-6067

1994 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD, 120k, Automatic, 2 sets of tires, power everything. $1800 970-846-1836 or 970-402-0581

Refrigerator - Tappan 21 Cu. Ft. in good working condition. You have to move it on July 28 or 29. In Steamboat. 871-4295

Beetle kill pine flooring. Kiln dried, quality milled T and G $2.35 / sf Granby Co. 970-887-2644 www.ecowoodsales.com Steel building FRAME - 50’x75’ with (3) 50’ I-beams and all uprights. Brand new, never used. Paid $12,000. Will take best offer 846-5264

THE GREATEST FUN ON EARTH!! Sporting Clays 9AM-4PM, Driving range 9AM-6PM. Call for details 970-846-5647 - www.3qc.net.

Retirement Sale! Ongoing, Everything is 25%. NEOLITHICS, 565 Yampa Downtown Craig. Get your gift shopping done now!

So many books, so little time. Downtown Books, 543 Yampa Ave. 824-5343. New, curious, collectible. Buy, sell, trade.

Torker boardwalk beach cruiser. Black with flames, fenders ,light, speedometer. Great condition, very low miles. $200.00. 846-1372.

TREK 2120ZX full Carbon Fiber frame, wheels and crank. Road bike, good shape! $200.00 970-393-2047

GRANITE SLAB COUNTERTOPS WITH EXCLUSIVE 15 YEAR WARRANTY!!! Please call for details. 846-5264

Please help the Hot Springs get rid of Beetle Kill, great firewood! call Joe for details, 879-0342 FIREWOOD: Round $90 or Split $125 per cord, We load. Call 970-778-2439 or 879-3475 Pearl Lake

28’ FREE COLOR CONSOLE TV - 870-1413

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Free moving boxes at 1103 Lincoln, back of building entrance faces 11th Street. 970-870-6087 FREE: Very gentle Broke thurobred Gelding, needs good home. Call 879-4137 or 846-1148 FREE: Older Mare rides nicely, free to good home. Call 970-871-1324 Need to get rid of logs? Mingle Wood Timbers Inc. will pick them up for free. (970)871-9238 2 Water closets with seats, in good shape, 879-4631 FREE Windows, metal clad 46x69” and 32x56”. Free roof shingles 970-879-7746

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, and Royce. 970-870-7984 www.ComputerSupportGuys.com 2130 Resort Drive, Suite 100

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FREE: Need outside pest control? Two rocky mountain garter snakes ready to relocate to your back yard. These guys must be either bankers or students because they crawl out of bed about 10 for work and return promptly at 4:30. Offered on the catch and release program. 871-4509 FREE: Large Redwood Swingset with playhouse and slide. You disassemble & haul. 970-846-5459

Solid Wood Fireplace Surround and Mantle for gas or electric. Beautiful faux finish, crown molding, never been installed, minor dings from storage make this a steal at $175.00 For pics or info please call 970-393-9227 Full Sealy Posturepedic Mattress, $175; Solid wood Queen headboard, footboard, $325. nightstand $100. All like new, rarely used. 871-1120 Split King mattresses, box springs, and frames with headboard. Can be used as two twins, or as a King. Includes solid wood headboard. Is clean and cofortable, good condition. $50.00 970-393-2047 STEAMBOAT’S MATTRESS HEADQUARTERS Mountain Mattress and furniture, Queen sets from $299. All natural, memory foam, 22 models on floor (970)879-8116

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Bunk Beds-Solid Wood with support in great condition! Natural wood color with mattresses and bedding $300 Call 970-219-2598 Meeting chairs, hutch, kitchen table, folding chairs, Queen Comforter set. 819-9348 or 819-9346

Seeking nanny position, 5 years experience. Live in, full time. Infant to 5 years. references available. 402-340-1564 please leave message. Stihl 55RS Weedwacker gas powered, set for blades. $250 Call 970-734-8029

580 SuperK Backhoe 4,500 hours. Excellent condition, full maintenance records. $29,000.00 970-879-9133

Premium irrigated alfalfa mix hay, small square $5.50 per bale, $160 per ton. Large round also, $160 per ton. 970-824-1050

FOUND 7/22/09: Camera on park bench at 5th and Yampa River Rd. Call 720-236-9916 to identify

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

Grass - alfalfa hay & Grass. Small square bales and 950lb net wrapped round bales. 846-8207.

FOUND: Camera near court house 07/21. Please call to identify 970-326-7566

HAY FOR SALE! Alfalfa, Alfalfa Mix & Grass. Delivery Available. Please call 970-824-5219 or 970-620-3449

Rock climbing gear found on The Needle route at Hole in the Wall. Call to identify. Sean 846-6257

Dryland, Irrigated Grass Hay. Small Square bales & Big Square, Round Bales. Pre - Order, Delivery Available 879-1663 or 846-6120

FOUND: Burgess Creek RD bike lock with assorted keys. Call 970-846-4696

690B John Deere track hoe, 38,000 lbs. Strong, rebuilt motor. Good tracks and pins. Good Shape! $12,000. 970-629-1014 or 970-276-3245

WANTED:Private land for 1 responsible elk hunter (no horses or ATV’s) in GMU 3, 4, 5, or 301 for first season (Oct 12-16). Will pay a trespass fee up to $100 a day.

SERVICE PLUMBING- Need a Service Plumber? Call 928-240-0252.

IntExt LLC We do it all!

Good old country boys, good old fashioned work! Call us for all your remodeling needs! Licensed & Insured. Also offering tree removal! 970-819-4991

Ace Asphalt is Colorado’s #1 choice for asphalt maintenance. Call today for your free estimate at 970-356-1630 or visit acecoatings.com 2 Used Propane Fireplaces - needs repair or use for parts, call Joe for details 879-0342

Reclaimed Barnwood for Sale Pine, Oak, and Walnut. 1x, 2x, and timbers of multiple dimensions, call 819-1265 WANTED: Satellite dish wanted for Art project. 32” - 42” diameter. Please call 879-3111 Campbell Hausfeld airless paint sprayer. 7/8 hp, 50 gpm, 50’hose. Spare tip / filters. Less than 20 hrs. $300.00 970-846-9374. 3bay SS sink, XBOX 360 Elite $220, Commercial refrigerator 24cu.ft, 32” HDTV, SS hand sink, 6 burner commercial range, 846-6622 Now Taking Applications for All Day Childcare. Infants - 5 years old. If interested please call Colleen at 970-819-2449 Need Top Soil? Call 970-879-0655 TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! Kimco 879-6898

Hay for sale! Alfalfa 3x3x8 square bales, or small square bales. Pre-order round bales. 970-276-3381 Grass Hay, Big Rounds Net Wrapped, $115 per ton. Call 871-1850

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

Small Square bales of grass hay. Very good quality. Near Craig. $6.00 per bale in stack, $5.00 per bale in field. 970-629-1760

Hay for sale, alfalfa mix and grass hay. Call for pricing 970-824-3430 and leave message. Seeking private land in UNITS 3 & 301 for 2-4 hunters to hunt antelope. Will pay trespassing fee. Steve 970-376-1536

Alpacas For Sale. Fiber, pet males. Halter trained. $500 for two, includes gelding. Experienced, award-winning breeder. Visitors welcome! NeverSummer Alpacas. 736-1129 Butcher lambs and goats, ready now! Free delivery to processor. 970-826-4468

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FREE WOOD PALLETS AT THE STEAMBOAT PILOT BUILDING. YOU HAUL AWAY AS MANY AS YOU LIKE Angora Goats, kids Yearlings, Wethers Does and Buck. Do Not Challenge Fences. Call 846-3998 Sorrel gelding for sale. Well broke. Good with kids. $1000 Call 824-8492

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John P. Armstrong. Reliable, professional, horse shoeing for balance and performance. Gentle handling of your horse, 9 years experience, Hot-Cold and corrective shoeing. Hayden, CO, 435-640-0201 19Y.O. Appendix Gelding $1500; 7Y.O. Warmblood Mare $2500. Also English & Western Tack for sale. 970-846-1149 Meadowbrook Horse Cart for sale. Includes all tack and harness; plus sleigh runners. $1,800. Call 879 6043.

HAY FOR SALE - 500 tons of Alfalfa hay in 1800lb round bales. Nice, solid bales priced at $75-$85 per ton. Call the Frentress Ranch at 970-276-3602.

FOUND: prescription glasses in Wal Mart parking lot 423-802-3131

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Great Pyrenees Pups! AKC, 6 males, Gentle Giants. Ready Sept 1st. Taking deposits. Call 846-3998 AKC Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies ready around August 10th. Tails and dewclaws are done, first set of shots. 620-5886

Alfalfa Seed, Corn Seed, Grasses. Call us before you buy. YOU WILL SAVE MONEY!. We deliver anywhere. Ray Odermott, 208-465-5280, 800-910-4101

Teacup Chihuahua, Dachsund, Papillion, Shih Tzu, Westies, Yorkies, All from top USDA licensed Top Breeders. Baker Drive Pets 970-824-3933

Middlepark Grass Hay Small Squares $5 and up Hot Sulphur Springs 970-725-0389

Found: Cash near fish creek trail around July1. Call to identify amount and identifiable item found with money. 846-0586

Trampoline 7’x14’ great condition. $300 OBO you haul, 970-879-6704

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City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 - 760 Critter Court 7-14-09-Missing from Shelter-Friendly female tan striped cat with collar. 7-17-09-Found-at a campsite outside of Yampa-Tan female Chihuahua Found: Red mountain bike call to identify 819-2916 Found: Shimano rod and reel, 970-734-4269

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Viking Horse Farm in Hayden is offering English riding lessons on my Icelandic Horses or bring your own and learn basic dressage. Call Ann Kruuse, national and international medlist. (970) 846-6780. Pure bread chocolate labs for sale. Dew clawed, first Shots. Great bloodlines. Will be ready Aug. 2nd. $500 each. Call 970-824-4641 and leave a message for Chris.

2009 First Cutting small bales. Meadow Mix & Alfalfa. $5 per bale cash. 846-4424

FOUND: Kayak Call to identify 871-1381

City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 www.petfinder.com DATE: 7-20-09 Dogs for Adoption: We are crowded! Rowdee-Male Pit Bull-happy and playful! Sampson-7 year old Rottweiler mix-Mellow. Yola-7 yr. old female Victorian Bulldog. Hank- 4 year old adorable hound mix. Hooch-Female 10yr. old Husky-Malamute. Chelsea-6 year old rat terrier mix. Leroy-1 year old Basset hound. Sugar- 8 week old female Springer Spaniel. Rocky-9 yr. old Shepherd-Lab mix. Cats for Adoption: Many kittens available in August! Great adult cats $30! “LUCKY” Six Toed Scottish Fold kittens. Different colors. Call 824-3467

HAY FOR SALE: Round bales, Grass, Alfalfa & Grass Alfalfa Mix. $85 per ton. Please call 970-629-5810 or 970-629-5811

City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 - 760 Critter Court, 7-18-09 Found in Silver Spur: Young short hair blackwhite cat. 7-18-09-Found in Silver Spur: Young short hair blackwhite cat. 7-20-09-Found in Walton Creek area: Long hair neutered male tan- black striped cat.

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Rustic Lodge Dining Table, Sturdy, 8’x40” Unique Craftman made, $800. 879-1233

Friday, July 24, 2009

Pure bred Yellow Lab puppies. (Champion Black Forest Kennel). Pointing lines. First shots & dew claws removed. $250. 435-781-0803, 435-790-2054.

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

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Far-infared sauna. Size: 85” X 63”x 75.75”, Hypoallergic Basswood, 240V, 2800W, 11.5amp. Takes a 15amp outlet. Comes in 6 sections, easy to assemble. NEW, has user manual with assembly instructions. 970-824-7742, 824-7776 Retail $7290.00 Asking $5000.00

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Garage Sale Saturday 8-12:30, 345 Steamboat Blvd., Home & Design Firm Sale, new and used furniture, bar stools, chairs, bed frames, mirrors, fabrics, table saw, 6 pieces Ludwig drums, toys.

Drivers with 3 years of safe delivery of petroleum products. Airbrake, tanker and Hazmat Medical Card, Clean MVR required. Craig base, max 4 overnights per month, Top pay. Contact: Jason@monumentoil.com

Giant Multi-family Garage Sale, 2400 Ski Trail Lane, just below the Bear Claw - 5 ft biquit Kohler cast iron bath tub with glass shower doors, vanity sinks with faucets, new toilet, kitchen stuff, designer clothes, Saturday 8-2, 879-6717

Group Yard Sale & Bake Sale Sunday, July 26 8AM-Noon outside Prudential Steamboat Realty, at 610 Marketplace Plaza in the Wildhorse Marketplace off of Mt. Werner Road. This is a fundraiser for the Relay for Life, and all money raised goes to the American Cancer Society. Clothes, baby items, stair climber, household items and much more, plus the bake sale. No early birds please. Mulit-Family, White Desk with hutch, trampoline, tools, chairs, household items. GREAT STUFF. GREAT CONDITION 775 McKinley Street (by high school football field)8-12 SATURDAY 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.

Storage sale saturday, july 25th, 8am to 11am alpine mini storage 1804 13th street cash only

Adjunct Horsemanship & Horse Management Instructor

Colorado Northwestern Community College Rangely Campus is seeking an adjunct Horsemanship Instructor to teach Equine Evaluation during the 2009 fall semester. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Science Degree, and have a minimum of 3 years judging experience. Please contact Brandon Velie (970) 675-3351 or Brandon.velie@cncc.edu for additional information. CNCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vintage Lamp and Tool Sale. 1280 13 St, 20 mile Warehouse Unit D, Saturday and Sunday 9-6. 879-5483 SAT, 7/25 Only, 8am-12 Noon, Dream Team Relay for Life garage sale. CMC Parking Lot, 1330 Bob Adams Drive, SS. Antiques, sports equipment, books, clothing. . . something for everyone! Sat 07/26 9am - Noon Down 5th St turn left at the River, Watch for Signs. Kitty Kat kids snow mobile, Radio Flyers, furniture, lots of good stuff. Multi-Family Alley Garage Sale! Saturday, July 25 from 8 - 1 pm Logan Avenue Alley (Between Larimer & N. Park, across from Stehley Park). Fantastic men, women’s clothing and accessories. Furniture, winter gear, tools, etc.. No early birds please.

Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor

Colorado Northwestern Community College Craig Campus is seeking an adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor to supervise first and or second year students. The ideal candidate must be a Registered Nurse with a Master of Science Degree, and have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience. Please contact Marilyn Hehr at (970) 824-1120 or (970) 824-1104 for additional information. CNCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Legendary warehouse sample sale at Australia Steamboat. Friday 7/24 2-5pm, Saturday 7/25 8-Noon. 1205 Hilltop Parkway. Cash only, homewares, frames, bath and body, cosmetics, it’s time to stock up your gift closet!

40570 Northstar Place Stmb.II Sat. 8-11. Girls clothing infant - 2T, maternity clothing size 10. Kettler tricycle, infant car seat w/2 bases, racks w/toy bins, toys, crib bedding, etc. 846-7373 Sat 8am - 12 Raod 129 @ Mad Creek 5.6 Miles from 7-11. Furniture, Dressers, Rockers, Cabinets, Tables, Oak bench, Plus Misc household items.

Moving Sale, Saturday July 26 8-12, 30550 Ormega Way - Stagecoach, Custom Log Bunk Beds $375, Log Table and Chairs $250, Hutch $50, Elliptical Trainer $50, Kids toys, 736-0031

Garage Sale: Friday, July 24th 12-6pm & Saturday, July 25th 7am-2:00pm 40520 Blue Heron, Steamboat II

MOVING SALE. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 8-12. 434 CLOVER CIRCLE. HOUSE FOR SALE: OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 1-4

Moving out of the Country Sale. Sat, 9-2, Lynx pass, Stagecoach, Everything must go! RCR 16 to 2nd Filly Trail 1st Right. Household goods, camping items, toys, childrens clothing, furniture, nice redwood bar, house plants, bicycles Sat & Sun 7/25-26 8 am -2 pm 29925 Rock Point Trail, Stagecoach, follow the signs

Electronics Assembler $10-14 Hour

Ski Pass - Flex Hours - Retirement Plan Indoors Work. Rapidly growing electronic manufacturing company has f/t and p/t openings for individuals to solder and assemble small parts. Experience preferred, will train. Must have solid work ethic, be a team player and want out of the cold. FAX:(970) 879-9700 Phone: 879-9900x303 email:engr@sensorso.com

YVRA Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Operator: Salary Range $2,881 to $3,082. Details: http://www.co.routt.co.us. Click on Employment. Deadline: 5:00 pm July 14, 2009. Routt County Human Resources, PO Box 773598, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Horizons is looking for an individual with a degree in SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Colorado Type E Special Services Certification (CDE Licensure), and experience with children birth to three with developmental delays. This position is one member of a team that works with children (in their homes), families, BOCES, and other agency professionals. Some travel is required. Send resume or letter of interest to Susan Mizen at: smizen@horizonsnwc.org. EOE. SERVICE COORDINATOR Horizons has a rare full-time benefited professional opening in Steamboat This case management position involves program monitoring, advocacy, community relations and person-centered planning for adults with developmental disabilities. Strong computer & writing skills a must. * Excellent organizational skills, follow-through and attention to detail a must! * Bachelors degree in human services or related field required * Qualified applicants will be organized and self-motivated, have good communication skills, a good sense of humor, be flexible and enjoy creative problem solving. * Prefer experience working with individuals with disabilities and their families. Application on our website HorizonsNWC.org Pre-employment Meeting set for July 20 at 1:00 405 Oak Street, Steamboat Springs EOE For questions, call 879-2065 X 112.

Auto Glass Installer

Mobile Installer for local shop. Experience necessary, NGA Certification preferred. Must be detail oriented, reliable, good communicator. Looking for part time, possibly more. Call 970-846-8434, fax resume to 970-797-1395 Experienced Roofer’s Wanted!! Experience in metal fabrications and shingles. Transportation, Drivers license and Tools a must! Bi-lingual preferred. Send resume to mferrier@wilsonroofingdivision.net or call 970-871-0442 to fill out application

Mystery Shoppers Wanted! National Market Research Company seeks individuals to evaluate service at local establishments in Craig, CO! Apply at www.bestmark.com

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Are you an energetic, people-oriented person looking for a quality environment to work in? Are you interested in personal growth and a long term career opportunity? If so, we are willing to train you and would welcome your application to join our excellent dental practice team. This is a full time, benefited position, with an average of 14 working days per month. Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to POB 770161, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 or to: steamboatspringsdentist@gmail.com

Busy medical practice looking for Medical Assistant - CNA, must have computer skills and phlebotomy helpful. Competitive wages and benefits. Bring resume to 595 Russell Street, Craig.

PS Homecare, a leading national respiratory company seeks Healthcare specialist. Responsibilities: Disease management programs, clinical evaluations, equipment set-up (including ventilators) and education. Be the Dr.’s eyes in the home setting. RN, LPN, RRT, CRT licensed as applicable. Pediatric experience preferred. Great personality with strong work ethic needed. Competitive salary, benefits and career paths. Drug free workplace. EOE. 970-879-4212

NEW Downtown! Looking for a Professional and Experienced, Esthetician, Hair Stylist and Manicurist with cliental. Booth rental. Julie Buccino 871-0202

Multi-Million Dollar Debt Free 12 year old company seeking professionals that would like to own their own business. Call Mike 303-229-3211.

Steamboat Lake Outfitters is now hiring for prep cooks, pizza cooks, line cooks, wait staff, front desk agents and cashiers, call 879-4404 or apply online www.steamboatoutfitters.com

NOW HIRING SPA EMPLOYEES. Accepting resumes for Nail Techs, Esthetician and Massage Therapists for new Steamboat Spa. Flexible hours. Must be certified and registered with the state. Email resume or letter of interest to info@artistrynailspa.com

Position available for August 2009. Pre-school Teacher IN CRAIG: 12:00-6:30 Monday through Friday. Must be group leader qualified. 970-824-9400

1915 WALTON CREEK ROAD PINE RIDGE CONDO #6, DON’T MISS THIS BIG GARAGE SALE, CHILDREN’S TOYS, GAMES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, RV AND CAMPING EQUIPMENT, CLOTHING AND MUCH MORE. SATURDAY 8 AM TO 2 PM SUNDAY 8 AM TO NOON. FOR MORE INFORMATION 879-1834, Suzanne Becker

Multi Family - Sat 8 -11, 1960 Montview Lane. TV, Snow Blower, baby gear - backpacks, swing, car seat, baby & adult clothing, lamp, misc. household & much more

Alpine Campus of Colorado Mountain College is seeking part-time instructors for the following courses for fall semester, August 24-December 11: * Engineering – Thermodynamics * Geography – World Geography * Minimum of Master’s Degree (or 15 graduate credit hours) in discipline or related field required. * Automotive Service Instructor * Must be ASE level Three certified. 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 August 10th. CMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversifying its workforce.

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SPEECH COACH (or Co-coaches) SSHS. Media Paraprofessional SSMS. Special Ed. Paraprofessional SPE. Please complete district classified application at https://apps.winocular.com/steamboat/apply/ Questions: 970-871-3199. EOE

Choose your hours, your income and your rewards. Choose AVON. $10 to start. Call 824-5631, Avon Independent Sales Representative.

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CRAIG: DOWNTOWN Large 2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments.Furnished, parking, laundry facilities. All electric kitchens including DW, disposals. Small pets ok. Call (970)824-7120 STEAMBOAT:New studio apartment for rent, close to town, $875 monthly includes utilities. 6 month or 1 year option. (970) 846-1751 Come live, work and play with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation in the following exciting benefited openings: Human Resources Administrative Assistant (August-April) Housing Administrative Assistant (August-April) Central Reservations Sales Agent (Year round) These positions offer an excellent compensation and benefit package including access to health, dental and vision insurance, vacation, 401(k), season pass and more! We are also seeking candidates for: The Ponds Resident Manager (Year round, Part time) *Compensation includes housing* View current opportunities and apply on line at www.steamboat.com/jobs or in person at the HR office on the third floor of the gondola building. PH. 970-871-5132. Employment for some positions is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. EOE M/F

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STEAMBOAT: DOWNTOWN Historic Squire Building 9th & Lincoln Avenue, 5 rooms, NS, NP. $1000 month includes utilities. 970-870-8737

The Classified Adevrtising Department of the Steamboat Pilot and Today is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated self-starter who is able to multi-task with efficiency and provide the highest level of Customer Service. The ideal candidate should posess sales / customer service experience, be computer literate and be able to work well in a demanding, and fast paced environment. Excellent growth opportunity and benefits. Please email cover sheet and resume with referrences to: afleeson@steamboatpilot.com

STEAMBOAT:Studio apartment in luxury home available. $950 monthly includes utilities. (970)879-8089 CRAIG:2BD, 1BA Vacant apartments, covered parking, laundry facilities. $705 + 1 month deposit. Alpine Apartments 4th & Tucker. Jesse 970-824-3636 STEAMBOAT: 1 bedroom 1bath, Apartment for rent in Dream Island. $1000. $1000 Security Deposit Call 879-0261

NEED A CARETAKER? You’re looking for me. 25+ years in the valley, experienced, reliable, and absolutely trustworthy. References available. 970-879-6324

STEAMBOAT:Great Location, Downtown 1BD, Available now! $800 month + First, Last, Security. NP, NS. 1-Year Lease. (970)870-8168, Leave Message. CRAIG:1 BD and 2 BD, available in August, WD in apartment, NP, background check. Pick up application at 615 Riford Rd #5G, 824-2772 STEAMBOAT:Caretaker studio in Whitewood, 20 minutes from downtown. Furnished, private entrance and patio. NS, NP, lease required. $725 monthly. 970-846-6767

COLD STONE CREAMERY is now hiring a part time Cake Decorator for the Steamboat location. Experience required, flexible hours. Apply in person at 2032 Curve Plaza. No phone calls please.

OAK CREEK: AFFORDABLE 1 & 2 BEDROOM hardwood floors, high ceilings, Dish TV, good location. Quiet building. Must See! 970-879-4784

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STEAMBOAT:2 BD, 2 BTH, 1200sqft, separate entrance, Dishwasher, WD, pets considered, NS. Great views $1200 mo plus utilities. 846-9213 STEAMBOAT:This place feels like Home! 2 OR 3 bdrm, 1ba, unfurnished, NS, NP, $1,400 , 1st, and last mo, super location, on Oak St, off street parking, newly remodeled, WD hookups, call Moser & Assoc. 970-879-2839 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. $1,700 month + partial utilities. Or 2BD apartment $1,100 monthy plus utilities. Call Russ 203-253-6509 STAGECOACH: 2BD, 1BA. Partially furnished, bottom floor, corner unit. WD. NS, no dogs. $950, some utilities included. 846-4355 day

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

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

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STEAMBOAT:Quiet country studio, unfurnished, 4WD needed. 20 minutes town. NS, NP, Year lease. $650 includes utilities. 1st, last, security. 879-5819 STEAMBOAT:New 1BD FAIRVIEW, NS, WD, DW 1 vehicle. Pet negotiable $1000 includes utilities, Available 08/1. 970-879-5507

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STEAMBOAT: 1 bd, 1 bath, $750 per month-all utilities included. NS, Available July 15th. Call Jimmy at 970-846-7256 STEAMBOAT:Sweet mountain home private garden Apt, quiet, sunny 2bd deck WD, DW, NS, NP $1100-Utilities, wireless Inc 1st Dep 846-0261

is looking for a Day Prep Cook & Night Line Cook, 3 years minimum experience. NO phone calls Please. Apply with in 1106 Lincoln Avenue.

STEAMBOAT:Walton Village Apartment 1BD, 1BA, very nice, clean, on bus route, WD, NP, NS, $900 monthly. Water, cable included. 970-846-6423 STEAMBOAT:Cabin for rent, 1BD + loft at River Bend. Pet ok, low utilities. Available now. $875 monthly 970-846-9340 OAK CREEK:3BD, 1BA. $785 monthly includes heat, water and sewer. Pets OK, WD. Available 07/24. First plus deposit. Ann (970)846-6218

Full time Market and Deli help. Must work weekends, apply in person at 1030 Yampa.

STEAMBOAT:Downtown 1bd, 1ba, sunny, tile floors, wood paneling, garden, WD, NS, NP. Quiet, considerate person. $775 includes utilities. Kristina 879-7372. STAGECOACH:1 Bd, 1Bth with office in Stagecoach. WD, $900 per month including utilities. Pets OK, NS, 970-736-2539

New family restaurant opening in Baggs, WY! All staff needed: line cooks, waitresses, dishwasher, etc... Send inquiries and resume to sshort2@bresnan.net.

STEAMBOAT: Downtown, 8/1/09, Unfurnished, clean, cozy, 2BR 1BA. New carpet, paint, tile. No pets. $975.00 Year Lease 970-734-4919 http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/269 3405

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STEAMBOAT:Large 2BD, 1BA. Including Laundry facilities, storage. Completely remodeled! NS, NP $1050 month 928-486-2070 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Caretaker unit, Private Home on Mountain, Separate Entrance, WD, Near Bus. References, 1st, Deposit. Available September 1, $900 846-3366

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STEAMBOAT:1700sqft 3bd, 3ba Willett Heights Condo on Tamarack, two-floor end unit, lots of windows, WD, fireplace, ns, np, $1,450 monthly, available August 1, 970-879-0496 STEAMBOAT:Ski Time Sq. - Very spacious 1bd, 2ba multi-level condo. Great View and short walk to Torian Plum merchants or Gondola Square. Mostly furnished (minus bed). DW. Ski Locker. Private underground parking. Hot tub, Sauna, & Coin-Op W/D on-site. NS NP. $1,100/mo on annual lease; Gas FP, Cable, Water, Trash, included. 970.846.3442. Available Sept. 1. STEAMBOAT: NO UTILITIES! Nice 2BD, 2BA, mountain, bus. We pay utilities even cable. $1400 month, Available NOW, NS, NP. 970-846-7523 STEAMBOAT:Villas, 2 BD, 1BA fully furnished, garage, FP, WD, deck, hot tub, utitlties include heat, water, cable and trash, near bus, NS, NP, top corner, $1,250mo lesliefiji@frii.com 970-879-0080

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STEAMBOAT:Walton Village. 1bd, 1bath corner unit. Partially furnished, clean. Enjoy pool and Tennis. Lease negotiable. $800 monthly. Lisa at 970-879-5100 STEAMBOAT:Villas- 2 BD, 2 BA condo, furn. Fireplace, W/D, garage, NS, NP. $1375 monthly includes utilities. Call 970-879-8161 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, Condo, Fully furnished, WD, on bus route, NS, NP $1,250 plus utilities, First, Last, Security (719)338-4763 STEAMBOAT:2bd, 2ba, on mountain, fully furnished, views, WD, NS, NP, cable, gas, water, trash included, available now. $1175-$1275, 819-0720 STEAMBOAT:Newly painted, furnished, North Star Effeciency condo, on mt, on bus route, cable, HT, Sauna, trash, WD, NS, NP, $850 + utilities, 719-459-1121, 719-535-0484

STAGECOACH:16miles from Steamboat, huge 2 room efficiency, gorgeous views, wood stove. Pets, horses possible. $1,000 month. First, Last, Deposit 970-736-2629

STEAMBOAT:Nearly new 2bdrm, 2bath with 1 car garage. Lease negotiable. Rent includes most utilities. NS, NP Lisa at 970-879-5100.

STEAMBOAT:All Inclusive PackagesMonthly Leases Includes: Wireless Internet, Local Phone, Basic Cable and Utilities. Fully Furnished, Dog Friendly 2Bedroom, 2Bath From $1,200; 1Bedroom, 1Bath From $800; housing@steamboat.com (970) 871-5140 or 877-264-2628

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STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, WD, cable, internet included, NS, NP, fully furnished, mountain. Pool, hot tub, bus route. First, security. $1,250. 819-2804 STEAMBOAT:3 - 2ba & 2 -2ba, garage NS, NP, bus, gas FP, most utilities included; 1st, last, security. Call 970-846-0310 HAYDEN:Brand new corner unit, large 1bd, 1ba, @ Creek View. Great location! Low utilities, NS, Child and pet friendly! $895mo. 970-819-5587 STEAMBOAT:Quail Run, 2bd, 2ba, top floor corner furnished WD, FP, garage, 2 decks, NS, NP, turnkey. 210-426-7000 STEAMBOAT:Nicely Remodeled 2BD, 1BA, mountain, bus, WD, NP, lease negotiable.$1200 month negotiable. All utilities included except gas & electric. 970-846-1446 STEAMBOAT:Walton Village 1BD, 1BTH, available 8/1, NS, NP. First, Last, Deposit. $950 month. 846-1601 STEAMBOAT:Yampa View 2BD + loft, 3BA, complete remodel, Spectacular Views! Short term lease up to 6 months. Call Mike 846-8692

STEAMBOAT:Spacious 2br, 2.5ba, carport, garage. WD, sauna, very quiet, on creek. Perfect for sm. family. All appliances, some utilities inc. NS, NP. 1st, last+dep. $1175, 1yr. Dan 719-491-6231days, 719-495-8304eve. STEAMBOAT:Furnished, Downtown 3 bdrm condo. Only 1 parking space. First, last and deposit plus 6-1 yr. lease. $1,800 mo., 846-9378 STEAMBOAT:Great location by City Market, 2 bedroom, 2 bath semi-furnished condo, Gas fireplace, low utilities, Lease, ns,np $1,400 month, AxisWestRealty.com 970-879-8171 or 970-846-1052 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, fully furnished, great views, cable, internet, gas fireplace, hottub, parking, NS, NP lease $1400 negotiable Available 8-1. 917-292-7286 STEAMBOAT: Shadow Run, 1bd, new bathroom, furnished, clean, $950 or owner lease option to buy, 970-819-2233 STAGECOACH: 2 Bed, 1 Bath condo in Wagon Wheel. Available August 1st. NS, NP $850 month. Brian 619-218-9394 STAGECOACH: Wagon Wheel Condos 2BD, 1BA Spacious, FP, WD, quiet, NP, NS. Avaialbe August 1st. $850. Rory 970-736-1031, Karla 720-244-5514 STEAMBOAT: Comfortable condo on Apres Ski Way. Suits single, couple, available immediately, $750, NS, NP, 970-846-6453 STEAMBOAT:REMAINING RENT FOR JULY FREE! 2BD, 1BA. NS, NP, $950+ utility. Bus route, on site laundry facility. Susan Ross 970-819-2300

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA partially Furnished, Internet, Cable Included, bus-route, WD, Hot-Tub, mountain. NS, NP $1100, negotiable, 1st, Last, Security. 970-871-7921 STEAMBOAT:Villas 2BD, 1BA, 1 car garage, WD, hot tub. Utilities include; heat, cable, gas, water, trash. Bus, NP. $1250. 846-3811 STEAMBOAT:2bd + loft on mountain, particially funished, cable, deck, views, gas fireplace, on bus route, $1,050, available now! 970-870-0497, tanishsp@hotmail.com STEAMBOAT:Rockies 1 BD, 1 BA condo, furn. Fireplace, NS, NP. $900 monthly plus elec. Phone & internet included. Call 970-879-8161 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, WD, Pool, HT, Tennis, Bus, bike route. Lease, NS, NP. $875 Cable, included. 1st, security, Available 08/01 970-879-2127

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STEAMBOAT:Fully furnished 2bd, 2bath on the mtn with hot tubs, pool, and tennis court. NP, NS $1450 month. High Mountain Sotheby’s International Realty, Ted Hoffman 970-846-1031

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STEAMBOAT:8-1 Unfurnished, clean, sunny, bright LARGE 4BR 3BA office, family room, mud room, woodstove, garage, yard, great views, LOW UTILITIES. $2100 970-734-4919 http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/204 80104

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, new carpet, new stove, new paint. Year lease, Deposit. $850 970-819-0528

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA in Historic Brooklyn neighborhood. Available Sept 1st, $1000 month, year lease, Call for more info 970-846-5902

STEAMBOAT:1BD, beautifully remodeled Timbers Condo. New floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, great views, MUST SEE! $900, Available now! 802-310-1135

STEAMBOAT:Incredible views, 5 acres. Water, sewer, storage. 3BD, 1BA (sauna) WD, fireplace. NS, NP. Low rent for responsible person. 970-879-0321

STEAMBOAT:On the River 2BD, 2BA, Brand new, furnished WD, NS, NP, Mountain Views. Monthly, seasonal, yearly.$1650 (970)871-6016 846-7400

STEAMBOAT:2BD 1BA cozy, quiet, downtown. Great yard. WD, NP, NS. Lease, references First, Last, Security $1100 month + utilities. 970-879-9038

STEAMBOAT:SKI IN SKI OUT, 2BD, 2BA Storm Meadows, $1750 +Electric, NS, NP, Yr lease negotiable. 846-8284.

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, Furnished, garage, WD, views, fenced yard, pets negotiable, NS. $1500+utilities, First, last, security. Long term. 846-3111. Details www.westworks.us/rental

STEAMBOAT:Mountain 1bd, 1ba remodeled, furnished, views, pool, hot tubs, free bus. NS, NP. 1st, last + deposit. August 1st, $975. 970-846-5425

STEAMBOAT:Spectacular! 3BD, 3BA, Fish Creek Falls Neighborhood. Bus, 2 car garage, Great room + Den. NS, Available August $1900 (970)846-6332

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 2BA, Top corner, GFP, WD, Pool, HT, Updated, Creek views. NP NS References required. $950. 1st, last, deposits 879-3788

STEAMBOAT:2BR, 1BA duplex on mountain. Large deck opens to fenced backyard...great for dogs! Available now! $999 mo + utilities. 970-846-9069

STEAMBOAT: Old Town Fully furnished 3bdrm 3.5ba, garage, $2,695 per month, discounted 1st month rent, Scott 970-846-5898 Candice 970-870-049

STEAMBOAT: 2bd, loft, 1ba, furnished or unfurnished, utilities included. On the mountain, bus route, NP, NS. Call Bill at 879-2854.

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA on mountain, beautiful views, very quiet environment!, covered parking! Fully furnished, cable, gas, water, and trash included. $1,300 per month. Call Drew 970-291-9101

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA Riverside Duplex. Quiet, corner lot, close to river, close to bus route, backyard. Dog Ok. $950 month. Available Now! Call Central Park Management at 879-3294. STEAMBOAT:Convenient Steamboat Blvd. 2BD, 1BA or Spacious South Valley 2BD, 2BA $1200 +electric. Garage, yard, views, lease. Pet considered. 970-870-9815

STEAMBOAT:Sunray - 2 BD, 2 BA condo, unfurn. Fireplace, WD, garage, NS, NP. $1300 monthly plus electric. Call 970-879-8161

STEAMBOAT:Need 1 person to share 3bdrm, 2ba condo, with 2 clean, laid-back people. NS, NP; $520, first & dep. 970-846-6391

STEAMBOAT:Mountain View, Clean, Quiet 2bd, 2ba, 1 Car Garage. Includes Heat, Cable, Internet, WD. Available Now; $1375 Mth 970-879-4529

STEAMBOAT:Spacious 3bd, 2.5ba, large rooms, well maintained, vaulted ceilings, gorgeous fireplace, between Town & Mountain. WD, NS, $1,500 970-871-1711

GORGEOUS LOG HOME Fantastic location between the ski area and downtown. Exquisite views from this 3550 sq ft 3bed, 3bath home with oversized two car heated garage with wd. $2100 mo available August 1st. Contact Sean @305-942-9362 STEAMBOAT:Country living right across from the Haymaker golf course on HYY131. Three bedroom one bath home on 42 acres. Will consider a pet. Call Kathy 879-7090. NS

STEAMBOAT:Pool, tennis, hot tub, 1BD. 1BA Walton Village. NS, NP, WD, furnished. $825 monthly plus deposit. Some utilities included. 970-879-4857

STEAMBOAT:2WKS FREE RENT 5bdrm 3bath lrg shop 8 miles from town Horses OK Pets Neg 3fncd acrs. TRASH PD INTERNETpd SPLIT GAS. discount for caretaking 879-5149

STEAMBOAT:Available NOW! Downtown 2Bd, 1Ba with wd, np, $1150 call 846-8247, long term rental, view online www.steamboatliving.com

STEAMBOAT:Newer 3BD, 2.5BA. Nice neighborhood with community center & guest rooms. Near mountain, bus, 1-car garage, WD, NS, NP. References required. $1800 + Utilities. 970-819-4905.

STEAMBOAT:2 units On mountain with Incredible views, walk to Gondola. Just remodeled furnished 2BR, 1BA. NS, NP, lease. Upper Unit $1550, Lower $1450+ utilities. 970-481-7640.

STEAMBOAT:528 Laurel in Old Town, 2 BR, 2 BA, rock fireplace, WD, garage, garden, dogrun, available August, $1,500 month.785-766-5434 YAMPA:Cute 2Bed, 1Bath home, Huge yard, beautifully remodeled kitchen, NP, NS, WD. $1000 month. First, last, security. 970-846-6891 or 970-846-3763 MILNER:2BD, 2BA, 4 plus garage, or workshop, 1st, last, and security, $1000, pets o.k. 970-620-0655 STEAMBOAT:Family home, 3BD, 3BA between town & mountain, views, large family room, granite, stainless steel, 2-car, NS, NP, $2,100. First, last, deposit (970) 846-9496

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. AVAILABLE NOW!

STEAMBOAT:UPPER DUPLEX ON MOUNTAIN, Great Views, deck, 2bd, 1ba, Study, WD, Available 8/1, NS, pet considered. $1200 includes utilities; References Required. 870-6434.

STEAMBOAT:3bdrm, 3bath house $1650 mo. 1st & security deposit. Pets negotiable. Avail.8/20. Perfect for family. Steamboat II. Call 208-255-1425(h), 208-304-4350(c)

STEAMBOAT:New 3bdm, 2.5ba; Between town and Mountain, 2 car garage, Great Views of Emerald, Mt Werner AND down valley, NS, Pets negotiable. $2,200 970-819-1890

STEAMBOAT:3bed, 2ba, home with garage & incredible views on 35 acres, 11 miles to town. On 20 Mile Rd, Horses, pets ok. $1500 obo month. 846-5190

STEAMBOAT:New Sunray, 2BD, 2BA, $1400 deck, views. Attached heated garage. Gas FP, tile, wood finishes, designer lighting. Heat, H20, Cable, WD, included. NS, NP. Bus route, near gondola. 720-341-7726 STEAMBOAT:Fish Creek Falls, 5bedr 5ba, 5,000 sq ft. 2 year old family home in great neighborhood. Awesome views of Ski Mtn. Big yard. $4,000mowww.73telemark.com 970-846-6186

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YAMPA:2bd Home, garage, storage building, WD, Hot tub, fenced yard, $725 mo. 303-412-0027, 303-312-3442 STEAMBOAT: Beautiful home on 49 acres. 3BD + caretaker. 20 minutes from downtown. NS. $2400 month. 970-879-8814 STEAMBOAT:Strawberry Park 3BD, 2BA $1850 + deposit. 5BD, 3BA (includes 1BD APT) $2650 + deposit, acreage, Horse. Paul 970-879-1086, 970-846-9783 STEAMBOAT: 3BD, 2BA in town, garage, fenced yard, WD, NS, pet negotiable. Walk to town, HS $1,800 monthly, first, last, security. 970-367-5026 STEAMBOAT:5BD, 3BA, bus route, On Golf Course, WD, NS, 2-car garage, pets considered. $2,150 + utilities. Great home. Call 970-846-5551 STEAMBOAT:Mountain area, 3BD, 1BA, fireplaces, WD, nice yard, two car garage, pets okay. NS, $1800 +utilities. Valerie Lish RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1082 HAYDEN:3bedroom, 2bathroom house, large 2 car garage. $1325 month. No Smoking. Pets negotiable. Lease. Available Aug. 1. 846-3060

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STEAMBOAT: New, fully furnished 3BD, 2.5BA home by the river. Garage, Gameroom, Community Center, Fireplace, Entran Heating, WD, Bus-Route. NS, NP. $1950 monthly +utilities. 714-475-8210 STEAMBOAT:Old Town! 3BR, 2BA, 2 car garage, WD, NS, pet neg. Built in 2000, 1500 sf finished up, 900 sf unfin garden level. Great landlords (I promise). $2100 + util. 1st + sec dep. 1 yr term. Avail. 7/1 Contact 520-8th-st@comcast.net.

STEAMBOAT:Sunny corner unit, 2bd, 2bath, Available NOW, walkout patio to pool, tennis. 1st, last, NS, partially furnished $1200. 970-879-6528

STEAMBOAT:Promontory 3BD, 2BA, Furnished, NEW Paint & Carpet. Mountain, WD, NP, NS, Balcony, Great Views! Pool, Fireplace, Lease. $2,100 602-738-1274

HAYDEN:3BD, 1BA Ranch House, 2 miles E Hayden, Pet possible, NS, long term lease. $1350 month. Call 970-629-1977

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STEAMBOAT:Downtown next to Butcherknife Park. 1 Month FREE Rent. Furnished 3BD, 1BA, HUGE Yard, short or long term, pet negotiable, NS, WD, $1800 plus utilities. 970-846-4220 Ask about Rent to own.

STEAMBOAT:Old Town Home, 3BD, 2BA, Gas fireplace, WD, NS, Pets OK, 1st and security. $1600 month, 846-4705 CRAIG:Newer, 3BD, 2BA, 20 acres, 2 and 1 car garages. Pole barn, cross fenced. Available 8/15/09. $1,700 monthly 970-824-3956, 303-589-4646 Steamboat:Strawberry Park. Enjoy wilderness, solitude, stunning views, awesome decks, 3/4 bd, 3.5 bth, 2 fp, 7 acres, 10 minutes to town, hike private trails to national forest. h t t p : / / s o d a c r e e k h o u s e . b l o g s p o t . c o m /. 401-465-4130. OAK CREEK: 2BD, 1BA furnished home, Large fenced yard, dogs ok, $1500 month, available Sept 1st. Call 970-736-2408 or 919-815-3404 MILNER: Brand new 2BD, 2.5BA home, beautiful views, large deck, WD, 1 floor, ample parking. $1400 month includes utilities. 970-846-5730

YAMPA: 2 bedroom Log home $850.00 month. First, Last, Damage year lease. NP Available June 1st. (970) 638-4455 OAK CREEK:2BR, 1BA house for rent. New remodel and sunny. $1,000 month includes water, sewer, trash and electric. Call 970-846-3824 STEAMBOAT:PETS OK! Beautifully restored cottage, 9th & Oak Street, downtown. 1BD, 1BA, WD, NS. First, last, security. Available Now. 970-879-1453.

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OAK CREEK:Great new home, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage. Granite countertops, central vacuum, fire place, slate floors. NS, pets negotiable. $1800.00 monthly + utilities Lease option available. Sierra View Oak Creek 970-846-3542

STEAMBOAT:WOOF! WOOF! MEOW! MEOW! DOWNTOWN 2BR home with yard AND across from a park, Wood floors, Fresh Paint. Socialized pets welcome! $1550 970.846.9772

HAYDEN: 376 South 2nd, 2 BD, 1BA, WST Included, NP. $575 month + secutiry deposit. Avaliable July 16. 970-276-4728 STAGECOACH:4BD, 3BA, LAKE VIEW! Hot tub, NS, WD, pet negotiable. No Move in FEES. Rent negotiable for RIGHT tenant. 736-0031

HAYDEN:Available 8/1, 2BD, 1BA, fenced yard, pets okay. Lot rent included for $950 plus matching security deposit. Call Kristy at Lucky Stars Property Managemment, (970)846-3805. CRAIG:3BD, 1.5BA mobile home in park with fenced yard. WD, Recently updated, $750 monthly. 970-620-3449 or 970-326-5528 OAK CREEK:RENT TO OWN! Willow Hill MH Park, Remodeled 1400 sq.ft., 4 Bedroom doublewide $950 month. 875-0700. Beautiful fenced yard!

STEAMBOAT: 3BD, 3BA, DOWNTOWN! New Carpet, Huge Loft, Near Free Bus, WD, Carport, Amazing Sleeping Giant and Downtown Views Off Deck. NP. $1,895. Call Central Park Management 970-879-3294 or 303-929-8443 STEAMBOAT:Deluxe 3BD, 3BA Townhouse. Fully furnished on mountain with garage. Sorry no pets, no smoking, VERY REASONABLE! Lease Required. (970)871-6762

CLARK:Charming Cabins Fully furnished. 1BD’s start at $700 monthly, 2BD’s $1,100 plus utilities. NS, NP. Horse boarding available. 1st, Last, Security. 970-879-6220.

STEAMBOAT:4BD, 3.5BA, 2 car, Family rental on mountain, deck, fireplace, nice yard, bus, NS, NP. $1900 1st, last, deposit. 970-846-3366

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STEAMBOAT:Clean 3BD, on bus route $1100 Room also available on bus route, $400 + UTL Quiet neighborhood. Call 970-871-0867

OAK CREEK:3BD, 2BA $1300 month + utilities, NS, Pets ok. 1st , last & $500 deposit. Call Don 720-203-7916

STEAMBOAT:3Bdrm, 3.5Ba 2,900 sq.ft. Downtown, New. Luxurious open floor plan, garage, decks, family room, office, storage, WD, NS, pets, lease, $2,200. 970.846.3868

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STEAMBOAT:Hilltop Pkwy Condo, 2BD, 2BA, WD, NS, Lease. 1st, last, deposit. $1300.00 month + Utilities. Call (970) 846-4951.

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STEAMBOAT:IMMACULATE, 2bd, 1ba, Remodeled Whistler Townhome, end unit, great view, oversized bathroom vanity area, stackable high efficiency WD, NS, NP, $1,150, 879-5141, 846-4240

STEAMBOAT:Quail Run Townhome- 3BD, 3.5BA, furnished, fireplace, WD, garage, NS, NP. $1975 monthly plus electric. Internet included Call 970-879-8161

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STEAMBOAT:Newer Townhouse-$1,750, 2 Masters, 2.5 bath, decks, garage, fireplace, WD. Family neighborhood with common house. Near river, mountain, on bus route. NS, NP 714-843-5726 STEAMBOAT:Saddle Creek 2BD, 2BA, Beautiful, furnished townhome with garage and hot tub. Quiet. Close to ski area and bus route. W/D. NP. $1,395. Call Central Park Management 970-879-3294. HAYDEN:2br,Townhome, unfurnished, $600 mo. Call 970-846-3594 STEAMBOAT:JULY FREE!! 2bd 1ba Whistler Unit. Recent partial renovation. Last, deposit only. Includes several utilities and amenities. $1300 month (970)596-9884 STEAMBOAT: Beautiful 4BD, 3.5BA, 1 car garage, between mountain and town, bus route, WD, NS, NP. $1950 monthly. 970-846-6423. STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1.5BA Whistler Townhome. WD, deck, pool, hot tub, NS, NP. $1100 month includes most utilities. 1st, last, security. 846-2451.

STEAMBOAT:Furnished Herbage Townhome, 3bd, 3ba. On mountain on bus route. $1,800 monthly includes heat, water, cable. NS, NP. Available 8/1. 303-525-9102

STEAMBOAT:Downtown, One person. $200 month. Requires housekeeping, maintenance, yard, snow removal. Minimum 20 hours week. Hot tub. NS, NP, References. 879-1592.

STEAMBOAT:2BD,1BA on mountain, pool, hot tub. bus route, WD, cable, water. $1,075 monthly 702-806-4555

STEAMBOAT:WESTEND, Mature, responsible, adult to share 2 bd condo, NS, ND, WD, Balcony, $575 month + utilities. Avail. now. 871-6763

STEAMBOAT:PERFECT FAMILY RENTAL! You only pay electric! 3bd, 3ba+ loft, office and gameroom. Approx 2100 sqft completely remodeled Kitchen, baths, carpet, new appliances. NS, NP, $1,800. Swim in our Pool this summer! (970) 819-8777

STEAMBOAT:2 rooms West Acres mobile home. $415, $340 + utilities. Storage. Pet OK. Rent reduction for skilled home improvement. 970-819-1804.

STEAMBOAT:Easy Living. Nicely furnished Indian Meadows 3 BD 1.5BA, pine-oak woodwork, mtn views, Core Trail, creek -pond, bus stop, & quiet neighbors HIGHLIGHT this location. $1500 mo 1st, Sec incl. water, snow removal, cable gas FP, WD, DW, NS, NP. Avail. August, 6-12 mo. lease. #970.819.3469

STEAMBOAT:Room in large log home, half mile from town. WiFi, NS, NP, WD. $600 month, including utilities. 970-879-3473, leave message.

STEAMBOAT:Mountain Vista 1 bedroom + loft + garage, partially furnished. 1st months + security. $1150 (916-612-5200)

STEAMBOAT:Sunny room, private bath, Stylish, clean, townhome, Quiet, private! Garage, WD, dishwasher, Fireplace, decks, NS, NP, $650 month includes cable, hi-speed internet, 846-2294

HAYDEN:Brand new 3bd, 2.5 ba, @ Creek View. Includes kitchen appliances, garage, FP, deck, patio. NS, child and pet friendly, $1495 mo 970-819-5587

STAGECOACH:Townhome Master Bedrm couple ok, Bdrm deck, utilities included, Hot tub, dish, Pets ok. No lease $450, $400 736-2200, 620-3120

STEAMBOAT:Woodbridge: Sunny, convenient 3BD, 2½BA, new tile countertops and stone floor in kitchen, 2 decks, heated garage, gas fireplace, bus route. WD, DW, NS, NP. $1,350 mo. 879-6200, Ext. 16.

STEAMBOAT:1 ROOM IN 3BD TOWNHOME, $650 mo including utilities, NS, NP, 846-2469

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

STEAMBOAT:1BD, shared BA, nice neighborhood, on bus route, in town. $600 includes utilities, NS, No Drugs. 970-734-7374 STAGECOACH:2 rooms available in 3BD, 2BA condo $400 and $450 month, Utilities included, internet, WD, Direct TV, LD, 736-8527, 846-7955

STEAMBOAT: Mountain Vista 3BD, 2BA, WD, FP, Bright, 3 Levels, Garage, Balcony, Gorgeous Views, Close to Trails. NP. $1,495 monthly. Call Central Park Management at 879-3294 STEAMBOAT:Whistler Townhome, Furnished, End unit, mountain views. 2BD, 1.5BA, new windows, NS, NP, bus-route, bike-route, pool. $1150, security deposit. 805-720-0772 STEAMBOAT:Chinook Townhome- 2 BD, 2 BA condo, unfurnished. WD, NS, NP. $1275 monthly plus electric & gas. Call 970-879-8161 STEAMBOAT:Newly remodeled Woodbridge townhome, 3 bdr 2.5 bth, 2 decks and a garage. WD, fully furnished, NS, NP, on bus route. available Augusy 1st. $1,600+ utilities, call 970-846-7695 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA, Clean and bright Chinook THMS. Hardwoods & tile, on bus route. Available 8/1, WD $1,200. 970-846-6435 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:Like new 4bdrm, 4bath, two car garage, high-end finishes, great location, close to mtn and bike trail. $2500 month. High Mountain Sotheby’s International Realty, Ted Hoffman 970-846-1031 STEAMBOAT: 3BD, 3.5BA furnished, NS, new construction, 2 blocks from gondola, 2 car garage, $2,300 monthly. 970-819-1540 STEAMBOAT:Clubhouse Drive 2Bed, 3Bath, 1600 sqft gas FP, hot tub on private deck off master BDRM. 2 car garage, furnished. $1,500 month + utilities. First, Last, Deposit, 602-768-3497 STAGECOACH:$1200 mo. End unit new remodel new appliances 3BD+, 2BA, WD. Beautiful deck, large stove, large storage, 846-3083 970-282-9568 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: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:2bd, shared bath, nice townhome. hot tub, NP, NS, $550 each, Flexible lease. (970)846-4312 STEAMBOAT:Furnished Townhome, Room Overlooking Valley, Private Bath, WD, DW, WiFi. $750 includes utilities. Available Now! Lease or Monthly. 970-846-0440 STEAMBOAT:Furnished room available, on mountain, includes heated garage parking, bike path, bus, NP, NS. $700 month. 819-9463 STEAMBOAT:1 bedroom in new house for rent. All utilities included. WD, Direct TV. $575 Call in the evenings. 870-2944

STEAMBOAT:1BD 1BA in 2BD 2BA Quail Run Condo, $600 includes utilities WD, NS, NP, hot tub, bus route, 846-9527

STEAMBOAT:Room available for clean, NS, and responsible person, well behaved dog welcome, $650mo + dep, includes everything, 846-8610

STEAMBOAT:Hwy 40 Frontage, Logger’s Lane Commercial Center, 2480sf Finished retail, industrial space, overhead garage door, Central AC & Heat. 970-846-5099 STEAMBOAT:Quaint, 306 Oak St, office space, available immediately, main floor approx 1000 sq ft, $22 per sq ft, NNN, 970-879-4219 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) negotiable. Valley View Industrial Park, a great midpoint location between Craig and Steamboat. Call Dutch (970) 846-1676. STEAMBOAT:Fox Creek Park 1169 Hilltop Parkway New space. Approximately 250sq ft. Internet, voicemail included. 1yr lease $425.00 month Please contact: heather@northwestdata.com 970-879-0734x306 STEAMBOAT:Centrally located office space available with top quality finishes, shared kitchen and bathroom. 146-6,000SF starting at $375. 879.9133 STEAMBOAT:1048SF road frontage shop with 475SF office. 10’x10’ garage door, 14’ ceilings. 2200SF shop, dock height $8.60SF NNN. 879.9133

STEAMBOAT: 1 bedroom for rent in brand new Ranch house on 15 acres, WD. $700 monthly. 970-331-4576 STAGECOACH:Hogar Para Compartir en Stagecoach, Oak Creek, Bello Ecenario en el campo #4 dormitorios #2 Banos todo includio, podemos compartir viajes para el pueblo o trabajo. $500 per mez, Llame a Roger (970) 736-8405 STEAMBOAT:Two rooms available in quiet owner-occupied home. On bus route. $575-$625 includes utilities. WD, hi speed internet. 871-7638, 870-1430

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: Professional Office space between town and mountain. 18’x10’ with windows. Shared conference room, kitchen, bathroom and reception. WIFI included. 819-5161. Downtown flexible office space at 5th and Yampa. Ample parking and great signage. Call Jon W. Sanders, Ski Town Lifestyle Properties 970.870.0552 STEAMBOAT: Office space singles to 5 room suites. Historic building 737 Lincoln and Mountain location. Private parking both locations. 970-870-3473 STEAMBOAT:Successful Oak St. location for lease, Fall ‘09. 1476 sq. ft. plus storage. Good parking. $22/sq. ft. NNN. 879-1756 STEAMBOAT: Office to share. Nice downtown Architectural office has Space to share. Call Matt @ 970-846-6115. STEAMBOAT: Office space singles to 5 room suites. Historic building 737 Lincoln and Mountain location. Private parking both locations. 970-870-3473 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:Brand new Oak St prime location. 2350 main floor sq. footage available now for tenant finish. $25sq. ft. NNN 879-1756

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STEAMBOAT:Office Suites Available for Immediate Occupancy. Conference room accessible. Long/short term available. Starting at $400 per month. All inclusive Call Bruce 846-0262 STEAMBOAT: Single office rentals, $400 mo. inclusive, A+ Professional Office Building. Features: Reception, conference, windows & kitchen, MOSER & ASSOC. 970-879-2839 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: Need more office space?? Hilltop Document Storage is the perfect solution for storing sensitive and confidential documents. Call (970)879-5242 STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT! 10x10 $50 month, 10x15 $75 month and 10x20 $100 month. 970-879-1065 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 HAYDEN:Large heated storage space available for rent at Hayden airport. Great for a car and motorcycle or just plain storage. Call Kathy 970-879-7090

STEAMBOAT: Copper Ridge Office / Storefront with storage for rent. Approx 2200 sqft or can be divided 303-350-9436 STEAMBOAT:First month free. Professional suites and individual offices available at 1205 Hilltop Pkwy from $600. Lofted ceilings, AC, security, plenty of parking, great views from every office. Call Jules 879-5242 STEAMBOAT:Pentagon West Office spaces available starting at $375 month + cam. Garage Bay with office. $600 month + cam. 970-846-4267

STEAMBOAT:Mini-home like, by Gondola, large 1BD, 1.5BA luxury condo inside Sheraton. Western museum like art and decor. Pent house style with cathedral ceilings both levels, recent remodel with new furniture and carpet. Sleeps 6-7. Ideal family with kids set up. New King and Queen sleeper bed plus bunkbeds with ottoman bed. vrbo.com/1866 (970)870-9768 STEAMBOAT:4Bdrm, large 3.5bath, north of Steamboat on Elk River, Sleeps 10-12, damage deposit, cleaning fee, pets o.k. with deposit, 303-673-0727

STEAMBOAT:1107 Lincoln Avenue. Three-room suite and single office. Ample, discrete, private parking, all utilities, DSL, conference room, kitchen. Ideal for insurance, real estate, professional, or construction offices. 879-6200, Ext. 16. Downtown Office or Retail with a huge yard on the river next to SunPies at Eighth and Yampa. Call Jon W. Sanders, Ski Town Lifestyle Properties.970.870.0552

STEAMBOAT:1BR available, downtown starting 08/01. Walk to town. Clean, Laid back, responsible person wanted, NS, NP. $450 plus utilities. 970-291-9593 STEAMBOAT:Private room with bath in a Walton Creek Condo, bus route, WD, NS, NP, available immediately, 846-7587

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STEAMBOAT: RETAIL: Center of Downtown 1,200-3,500sqft Boutique Retail, Food Service Restaurant? Flexible Terms. OFFICE: Prestigious location center of Downtown 700-1400sqft, Tenant finish allowance, Call Jon Sanders 970.870.0552 STEAMBOAT:Fox Creek Park. 1,140 square foot office space with three brand new built in Knoll workstations, also a private office, and a conference room with flat screen T.V. and high-end electronics, has kitchen and bathroom with shower, and ample parking. $2,565 per month. Call Emily at 970.871.1556. 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

Best retail spot on mountain! Set-up for cafe / foodservice operation. Beautiful high-end finish out, large kitchen, equipment purchased new. 1746 sq.ft. $1,125,000. Serious inquiries call 970-819-1491. Confidential. STEAMBOAT:Woodbridge: Sunny, convenient 3BD, 2½BA, new tile countertops and stone floor in kitchen, 2 decks, heated garage, gas fireplace, bus route. WD, DW, NS, NP. $1,350 mo. 879-6200, Ext. 16. 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:1107 Lincoln Avenue. Three room suite and single office. Ample, discrete, private parking, all utilities, DSL, conference room, kitchen. Ideal for insurance, real estate, professional, or construction offices. 879-6200, Ext. 16.

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2 Businesses + land. 3 acres Industrial, Private, Future Development Potential, Residence and Office, Shop, Existing Self Storage. Possible Owner Financing. 970-879-5036

Looking for an owner/operator to start a proven restaurant concept in downtown Steamboat. Call Jon W. Sanders 970.870.0552 STLP

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Make the smart move to Fox Creek Park while interest rates are still low. Prices starting at under $200SF. 879.9133

Waterfront Living Offered at $385,000 #125999 Walk out your back door to enjoy the Yampa River. Fishing, floating, swimming. Located on the bike path for a quick, green commute to downtown. Choose either the upper level 2/2 residential or the lower level for commercial use. Please call for more information. Call Peggy Wolfe 970-846-8804 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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4BD, 2BA home with garage. Downtown. Large yard, decks. Land NOT included. No dogs. 970-879-4862.

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Walk to Starbucks Offered at $382,000 #125995 Admire wildflowers as you cross the pedestrian bridge to Safeway for fresh pastries. Head back to your condo stopping at Starbucks along the way. Grab a newspaper, kick back on your patio and enjoy the morning. Professionally decorated one bedroom+den/2 bath with walk in closet, gas fireplace, garage and low HOA. Convenient to shopping, restaurants, beauty salon, fitness and gourmet food/wine store. Call Peggy Wolfe 970-846-8804 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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

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STEAMBOAT: THE VICTORIA 10th & Lincoln RETAIL AND OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE OR LEASE Hal Unruh - Prudential Steamboat Realty 970-875-2413 Commercial Retail in Downtown Steamboat Offered at $899,000 #125768 Excellent commercial retail building in the center of downtown. Extensively remodeled exterior and interior. Used as art gallery for over 10 years. High traffic area would make a great showroom. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

Looking for an Affordable Condo? There are many condos to choose from! Whether you are looking for a one, two or three bedroom unit, something with a garage or views to take your breath away, give me a call. Something available in all price ranges. Let me show them to you today. Great financing available for qualified buyers. Call Cheryl Foote at 970-846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Affordable Walton Creek 2BD, 2BA. No Banks required, owner will finance, low down $! $249,000 Roy Powell 970-846-1661, RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT

The Best Bargain @ Ski Time Square Condos Offered at $275,000 #124919 Delightful! The best bargain at Ski Time Square Condos. Charming, 1+ bedroom, 1+ bath condo, currently “beach-front” on ground floor. Walk-out access to the ski mountain with private underground parking. Call Karen Hughes at 970-846-4841 or 970-879-8100 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Luxury ski-in - ski-out, 4Bed, 4Bath condo in the Antler’s. Furnished, stainless, granite, awesome amenities. Appraised over $2 mil., Strong nightly rental income in ski season. Looking for Real Estate around $1 mil. Licensed owner Doug Sigg Real Estate of the Rockies 303-579-3674

Quality Quail Run, only $369,000. 2BD, 2BA, garage, perfect condition. Excellent location within the complex. Roy Powell, RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661

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STEAMBOAT: Fully furnished 1-5BD condos, all utilities included, no lease, month to month. Available from July to December. NS, NP, great monthly rates! 970-879-5351 0r 1-800-820-1886

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Affordable Walton Creek 2BD, 2BA. No Banks required, owner will finance, low down $! $249,000 Roy Powell 970-846-1661, RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT

Pocket Sized - But Practical! Offered at $123,000 #125819 Revamped with new wood flooring, appliances and electronics. Complete turn-key unit with steady rental income through VRBO. Convenient access, low HOA fee’s, on site laundry. Sunset views. Priced to move quickly! Call Karen Hughes at 970-846-4841 or 970-879-8100 Prudential Steamboat Realty

FSBO: BEST DEAL IN TOWN! 3BD, 1.5BA, Nice big deck, Mother in law house, Detached oversized two car garage / shop. Large fenced and landscaped lot. Great location, $188,000 970-629-8223

Overlook Drive Oasis Offered at $2,175,000 #125774 This 4 bedroom / 4 ½ bath home has panoramic views from the valley to downtown. The house overlooks the Rollingstone Golf Course 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. 3 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, 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

Nicest 150 acres in the area, mountain top, wooded & private yet close to town, 2BD, 2BA log home, Ponds, Trail System & Wildlife. REDUCED over $700,000 can be split. Call Scoot Colorado Group Realty 970-846-3881

STAGECOACH. Beautiful 2740SqFt Home 4 5BD, 3BA. Large rec room. Vaulted ceilings and Great room. Slab Granite. Custom cabinets. 2 decks. Big Lake Views. Lots of mature trees. Established neighborhood. Less than 20 minutes to Steamboat. See pics & more info on www.coloradomtnhome.homestead.com. 970-819-1562 MUST SEE! Instant Equity! $489,000

Fabulous FSBO 1900sqft 3BD, 2.5BA + family room, 4th BD, 1/2 duplex on mountain, 1 car garage, Completely remodeled. For more info log on to www.steamboatduplex.com or call 879-5833. Asking $589,900

1bd, 1ba, Pines Condo, Garden Level, Gas FP, WD, low HOA dues, great investment or starter unit, current rental income could pay more than half your mortgage, $299,000, MLS# 125948, Michelle Barnes, Steamboat Agents, 970-846-4220

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DEER CREEK 1 BEDROOM with GARAGE - Newly remodeled & Move In Ready! Priced to sell! Now BELOW Assessor estimates. NEW: Hardwood Floors, Karastan Carpet, Bathroom Tile, Sliding Glass Doors, ETC., ETC. Ski Mountain Views, 2 Decks, Renovated Bathroom, Fireplace, Basement, Walk- in Closet, Washer + NEW Dryer, Near bus route, Pets ok. LOW HOA! Real Value at Only $295,000. Great First Home with $8,000 IRS Tax Credit. Motivated Seller. Call 970-846-7275

Shadow Run, 1BD, second floor, clean, 2 blocks from Gondola. $215,000 Call 970-819-2233

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Custom Live / Work, High - End Finishes, 2170SqFt, 3 Phase Power, Stainless Steel Appliances, Custom Cabinets, Pre - wire for Sat / TV, Internet & Phone. Owner Builder, Brokers Welcome. $569,750 Call for Appointment 970-819-5480

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SALE PENDING - LOCAL STARTER OR INVESTOR CONDO MLS#124806 One Bedroom, dogs allowed. Low dues. WD. Tour: www.PropertyPanorama.com/57622

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SilverSpur, custom finishes and extras gallore. 4BD, 3.5BA, easy show any time, unbeatable price! $745,000 Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661.

Chateau at Bear Creek Back on the Market! WOW! Was $1,100,000 NOW $899,000! #125702 Beautifully remodeled 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath townhome located on a pond and a short distance to the base of the ski area. Enjoy exceptional views of Mount Werner from your large wrap around deck. Like new with high-end finishes throughout including granite slab counters, stainless steel appliances, natural stone and travertine bathrooms, wet bar with wine fridge and copper sink... New carpet, paint... the works!! Southern exposure provides excellent light throughout the home. Beautifully landscaped yard with mature garden. Priced to sell!! Call Kim Kreissig at (970)870-7872 or (970)846-4250 Prudential Steamboat Realty

FSBO, exceptionally nice, updated home, 1860 sq ft, 4 BD, 2 BA. All new windows, new kitchen, family room, A/C, 2 car garage, Large, fenced yard, sprinkler system, two storage sheds. Spacious decks. 1281 Crest Drive, Craig. $244,900 Brokers welcome = 3% 970-824-6804, 970-629-8739

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

Saddle Mountain Standout Offered at $539,000 #125940 Sitting on over 5 acres and with panoramic views of Saddle Mountain and Trout Creek below, this quaint ranchette sits on the cusp of old-world charm and contemporary delight. Enjoy 2 bedrooms, tongue & groove walls and ceiling, hardwood floors, new carpet, a spacious outdoor deck, greenhouse and a glorious “cabin” feel. Just 15 minutes from town. Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Location, turn key, beautiful 4BD, 3BA home near Botanic park and Emerald park. 2 car heated garage, sprinkler, fenced back yard, professionally landscaped, views. $550,000 970-846-7018

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Finally, a property priced realistically in today’s market, value well beyond other comparable properties. You’ll see the difference immediately, huge lot and completely remodeled charming house. Perfect location in Oak Creek. Incredible value for the savvy buyer at $154,900. Tour: www.propertypanorama.com/71672

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Brand New Home in Hayden Offered at $259,900 #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 Ski-in/Ski-out Offered at $2,300,000 #125786 Luxury slopeside residence in Premier location within the Antler @ Christie Base community. Highly desirable top floor unit commanding breathtaking unobstructed views of the ski area. This 4 bedroom, 4 bath residence is beautifully appointed and offers all the conveniences one needs to enjoy the ultimate family retreat. Tastefully furnished, turn-key and ready for your occupancy or high-end nightly rental. Call Kim Kreissig at 970-870-7872 or 970-846-4250 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Walk to the Slopes! Offered at $1,090,000 #123431 Excellent location and ski area views from this single-family home in desirable Landings neighborhood located just two blocks from the Gondola. Gorgeously decorated five bedroom, four bath home featuring vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace and 2 spacious decks with outstanding views. The HOA takes care of the exterior maintenance so you can enjoy life! Call Colleen de Jong at 970-846-5569 Colleen@PruSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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3bd, 2.75 bath, great home with ski views in quiet neighborhood. For pix and details go to ForSaleByOwner.com and view listing ID 22143329 or call 734 5020.

LOWEST PRICED HOME IN BLACKTAIL ESTATES, Priced under recent appraisel, FSBO, 2bd, 2ba, on 5 acres with 2.5 acres in haymeadow, horse friendly neighborhood, remodeled with new windows and red wood decks, slate entry, travertine master bath and much more! 360 degree views, passive solar design, NO HOA’s! 970-819-5632, $589, 995.

North Routt CharmOffered at $489,000 #122993 This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in Clark sits on over 1 acre. Remodeled in 2006, this home has new paint, new doors, new blinds and a new roof. Enjoy stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, radiant floor heat and tiled floors. The master suite incorporates a double sink vanity in the bathroom and double closets. Relax outdoors on 1,000 square feet of covered deck, a fenced garden and private Elk River fishing access. The property has an attached 2-car garage and two additional sheds. Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

3bd, 1ba, home next to Butcherknife park, creeks, trails, nicely furnished, 1287 sq ft, huge sunny yard, walk, bike, to several schools, restaurants, shopping, $549,000. Take advantage of 1st time home buyers credit soon! MLS #123860 Michelle Barnes Steamboat Agents 970-846-4220 Back on the Market with a $20,000 price reduction! Offered at $759,000 #125547 Immaculate Single Family Home offering the ultimate location close to Whistler Park, minutes from the Ski Area, and easy access to the Core Trail. Interior offers a great open floor plan with vaulted T&G wood ceilings. Home is warm and charming with luxury appointments that include new appliances, hickory cabinetry, slate flooring, slate shower surrounds, and beautifully landscaped yard. Filled with brand new mountain furnishings and accessories. Offered turn-key. Truly a MUST SEE residence. Call Kim Kreissig at (970)870-7872 or (970)846-4250 Prudential Steamboat Realty Fish Creek Falls Beauty Offered at $1,195,000 #122419 Close to Fish Creek Falls, this 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home has a large yard and classic barn. Set on almost an acre, you’ll feel like you’re in the country. Enjoy modern appliances and gorgeous views of the Flat Tops. A main floor master suite has private ambiance and great morning sun. A multi-level outdoor deck and wooded side yard make it easy to feel secluded. The barn works great for extra storage, parking, workshop or home office. Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Economical, wonderful, in town; beautiful mature grounds; minute’s walk to river, downtown. 2bd, 2ba home plus detached guesthouse. MLS 124942.www.steamboathomeforsale.com. 970-734-7113.

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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

3 BED 2 BATH, LARGE 2 CAR GARAGE! ONLY $399,500 - STEAMBOAT II, LARGE FENCED YARD, TREE’S, LANDSCAPED. DWIGHT 970-846-9970 HELP-U-SELL WWW.HUSALPINEPROPERTIES.COM

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For the Discriminating Buyer Offered at $1,890,000 #125994 Wow! Brand New Construction at its finest. This 5 bedroom, 5 bath and two half bath duplex offers breathtaking views that will make it easy to call this home. There are five bedrooms, all suites, each having its own bathroom. The kitchen and dining area offers plenty of room for family, eating and entertaining. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with its Wolf range, Subzero refrigerator, dual dishwashers, double ovens and prep sink. The family room offers plenty of space to watch TV or play games. Call Cheryl Foote at 970-846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Luxury Home in the Sanctuary Offered at $3,979,000 #125699 This home overlooks the Rollingstone Ranch Golf Course with amazing views of the mountain and valley. This 5 bedroom/ 6 bath home backs up to 38 acres of green space. In addition, a 1 bedroom/ 1 bath caretakers unit completes this estate. 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

Stagecoach Home w/Extras Galore Offered at $499,000 #125954 Wonderful family home in Stagecoach with views of the reservoir. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with fabulous outdoor space. Extras galore: large deck with gorgeous garden area, office area with deck, large partially-finished basement, 3rd garage bay for your outdoor toys plus extra parking area. Great house, Great value. Call Colleen de Jong at 970-846-5569 Colleen@PruSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Home for Sale in Steamboat II, In a great neighborhood, 3bd, 2ba, 2 car garage, wood stove, hot tub, storage sheds, FSBO, $420,000, 879-6579 LOG HOME & CABIN PACKAGE - 1757sqft $60,900.00; 615sqft - $31,900. Many other models available. 719-686-0404 or visit www.highcountryloghomes.NET. Large family home plus accessory apartment, only $540,000. Lovely setting on 1.73 acres, lots of extras! Roy Powell REMAX/STEAMBOAT 846-1661 SilverSpur, custom finishes and extras gallore. 4BD, 3.5BA, easy show any time, unbeatable price! $745,000 Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661.

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Saddle Mountain Beauty Offered at $765,000 #124453 Sitting on over 7 acres and only 10 miles from town, this custom log home has 3 bedrooms and almost 2,900 feet of living space. The finishing touches include large logs and posts, stone tiled flooring, river rock breakfast bar and tongue & groove lofted ceilings to accent the strength of the home. This great horse property has direct views from Sleeping Giant to Mount Zirkel and Saddle Mountain. Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Charming Captain’s Recreational Retreat! Offered at $649,000 #125509 Fun Included! Fully furnished 3 bed, 3 bath home. 2.75 acres with Mill Creek running through. Includes numerous toys for water/snow activities. Trails abundant with direct access to Routt National Forest and Steamboat Lake Park. Call Karen Hughes at 970-846-4841 or 970-879-8100 Prudential Steamboat Realty

Brand new, 3BD 2 BA Home in Craig, buyer tax credit with purchase, owner financing available, seller willing to negotiate. Ken 846.4472

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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! No HOA, no lot rent. 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

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A Great Place to Horse Around Offered at $349,900 #125483 Looking for a home ready for your family and horses? Check out this ranch style three bedroom, two bath home north of Hayden. The home sits on 37+ acres and features great mountain views. Fenced and cross fenced with good pasture and alfalfa crop. Loafing sheds and a large shop/garage complete the picture. Low down payment financing available. Call Today! Prudential Steamboat Realty

Absolutely Charming 1930’s home. 2BD+Den 2BA. Only 4 block walk to town. Large master suite. Butcher Knife Creek steps from your door. FSBO $789,000. 970-871-0709 /970-846-3690 BrokerDirectCo.com/#111581

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FSBO 4BD, 4.5BA, 2900sqft Townhome with 900sqft lock off apartment. Great views, $599,999 (970)846-8327 (303)877-4897. 1bd, 1ba, in Steamboat, Turn Key and ready for you to move in, on bus route, lowest HOA dues available, lofted bedroom with tons of sunshine, great views of ski mountain, outdoor grill area, and Yampa River is in back yard. Easy to show and priced to sell! $169,500 MLS# 125512, Michelle Barnes, Steamboat Agents, 970-846-4220

MILNER:2BR offers affordable living with large kitchen, log accents, wood stove & storage space. $40,000. Joyce Hartless (970) 291-9289 Colorado Group Realty.

Ready to build owner finance 40 acres E.N. Craig, 64x40 pole barn. Older motorhome, electricity, septic, water, phone, $190,000. $20,000 down, approx. $1,930 per month, 970-640-8723

Very Rare 160 Acres Offered at $2,200,000 #125619 Very rare opportunity to own 160 acres surrounded by national forest and nestled in the forest next to the Flat Tops wilderness area, with Tout Creek running through it. Call the Elkins Team at 970-846-5376 or 970-846-6668 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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160 ACRES, 15 miles from Craig Views, quiet water EA access, $379,000, OWC, call Troy 846-2356 or Penny 846-4429, Colorado Group Realty

Ridgeline, single-family lot. Spectacular views, great neighborhood. $190,000. Owner will develop plans/estimates and would consider owner-carry. Norbert Turek, Elk River Realty. 970-846-1610 MLS# 124199 www.elkriverrealty.com

STAGECOACH:Ready to build, no assessments, W-S taps paid, soils test, utilities. $150,000. Call 638-4496

YAMPA LOT waiting for your modular or custom. Paid water, electric and sewer taps. $100,000. (970)638-4496

35 Acres Steamboat Lake North, waterfront, $800,000, 727-443-2679

2002 MH, move-in condition 3-bedroom, 2-bath, spacious open floorplan with storage shed. Quiet location at the back of Willow Hill Park with mountain views. Possible owner carry! $35,000. Town & Country Properties. 846.9591, 736.1000

3BD, 2BA $54,5000 Owner Finance with Down Payment. New floors, new kitchen. 970-819-4581 Leave message.

Cheapest lot in SS city limits, 1.89 acres, Zoned Residential, Subdivision Potential. JV-Subordinate-TradePrice Reduced $30,000. NOW $159,000, Ron Wendler CGR 875-2914

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Owner Says “Sell!” Very Special Property. 7.31 Acres. Power to Property. Great Light & Privacy. Trees have been cleared. $199,000. Call Ivy Baker, Broker Associate at 970-846-7707 Prudential Steamboat Realty.

40 ACRES, 20 minutes rom Craig, Meadow-Water County Rd access, $94,000, OWC, Call Troy 846-2356 or Penny 846-4429, Colorado Group Realty

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STEAMBOAT:2bdrm mobile home, on river! New roof, interior. Bike path, bus route, by park. Pets allowed! WD, $21,000, OBO 970-819-1239

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Beautiful Home Open for Viewing in Hayden 434 Clover Circle, Saturday, July 25, 1-4 PM. For information contact Vonnie Frentress, Colorado Group Realty (970)846-4372. Large single family home in silver Spur, 5 bdrm, 3 ba, theatre room, incredible views! Great family neighborhood, big yard! $665,000 Sunday 12-3, Call Robert 970-846-7685 Coldwell Banker, Silver Oak

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STEAMBOAT:Affordable Whistler, Own A Home, Take Advantage of $8,000 Tax Credit. 2BD, 1.5BA, $249,900. Bill Pyle, Old Town Realty 970-846-7953

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35 ACRES, County Road Frontage, Ridgetop, Big Views. Only $79,900, OWC, Call Troy 846-2356 or Penny 846-4429, Colorado Group Realty

3 Old Town Lots in Steamboat Springs, Howelsen and Emerald mountains in your back yard. $300,000 970-826-0307

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Sleepy Bear #36 MUST SELL! Great opportunity at $10,000. Call 734-6208

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Oldtown Charmer. Beautiful, perfectly-kept 2BR,1BA house with 2 car garage. Nice updates to kitchen & bath. Gas f/p, w/d/dw. $565,000 Motivated Seller. Easy to see. MLS #125735 Norbert Turek, Elk River Realty 970-846-1610 www.Elkriverrealty.com

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Steamboat, approx 2100 Sq feet, 3 bd, 3ba+ loft office and gameroom. Completely remodeled Kitchen, baths, carpet, new appliances. Great porch, steps away from the pool. (970) 819-8777

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2 lots with permit ready plans for unique 4000sqft homes. Existing 3BD, 2BA house $995,000. Owner 619-977-6606

Expansive Ski Area Views Offered at $650,000 #125398 Fantastic price for premier lot with jaw-dropping views of the Steamboat Ski Area and Flat Tops. Upscale neighborhood, expansive views and a flat building site with aspens and scrub oak. Build your luxury dream home on this perfect and private .68 acre lot. Best lot on the market at this price. Call Colleen de Jong at 970-846-5569 Colleen@PruSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Views, Views, Views! Offered at $3,595,000 #125698 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 new luxury home. Call for an appointment. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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BUILD TO SUIT for under $500,000, IN STEAMBOAT, 1.89 acres, Trees, Water, room for additional garage-shop, Ron CGR 875-2914

FSBO: 4BR, 2BA, Large Garage / Shop, 58 fenced Acres, Three Springs, One Pond. $525,000 with incentives. Call Arlan 970-846-3681

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STEAMBOAT: WANTED:3BR Duplex, TH or SF Downtown or on mtn to trade for 2BR, 2B Lodge unit, beautifully updated including heated tile floors. Short walk or shuttle to base, nicest pool on the mtn! Onsite mgt and great rental income. 970-222-3095

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MOUNTAIN TOP HOME 35 ACRES 360 Degree views, LOWEST PRICE IN STEAMBOAT! 3000SqFt, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, Custom Woodwork, Bamboo floors, Granite counters, 3 car garage, 1800sqft of Patio’s. Don Kotowski Rocky Mountain Real Estate 846-8081 or 879-1212

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