Steamboat Today, Aug. 22, 2009 by Steamboat Pilot & Today

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Festival continues Workshops, Yampa River Art Stroll, performance part of art event today Page 4

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Jobless rate declines Unemployment figures for Routt County improve in July to 6.8 percent Page 3

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Steamboat Springs resident Cristina Magill signs a petition Friday urging the U.S. Postal Service to keep the Sundance Plaza location open.

Postal petition grows

Residents work to alter post office plans; frustrations increase Brandon Gee

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A local resident has launched a petition drive to save the post office in the Sundance at Fish Creek shopping center at a time when frustrations are growing with the U.S. Postal Service and its plans to close the branch and consolidate operations downtown. Some involved with the plans have accused the Postal Service of disingenuous behavior. Postal

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Service officials say they have been as forthcoming and cooperative as possible while waiting for issues to be resolved that will allow them to finalize their plans. The Postal Service plans to have a new main post office built by a private developer near the intersection of U.S. Highway 40 and Pine Grove Road in the proposed City South commercial

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center. For economic reasons, it plans to merge the Sundance operation and its nearly 2,600 postal boxes with the downtown post office in the interim, a plan that has city officials and others sweating about the potential impacts consolidation would have on the already congested intersection of Third Street and Lincoln Avenue. There are about 5,200 postal boxes downtown. Renee Mestan’s petition is in support of keeping the Sundance office open until operations can be merged at City South. Those

who want to sign the petition can call Mestan at 846-5831. “It’s unbelievable the response from people,” said Mestan, who said she gathered about 200 signatures in two days. “I really like the Sundance Plaza post office.” Mestan received permission from Sundance at Fish Creek Manager Bob Larson to collect signatures on the property. “This is something the community doesn’t want,” Larson said. “If we have 2,000 signatures, See Post office, page 13

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Much ado about Shakespeare Read your sonnets out loud, or go home

’m no master thespian, but I did spend a couple of hours Friday afternoon hangin’ with Willy Shakespeare and Stuart Handloff. I learned to read the Bard out loud and with unfettered emotion, but after indulging in a surfeit of tomfoolery, I’ve missed yon deadline. There’s nothing left for me to do but write a (short) sonnet. Thanks, readers and victims alike for your indulgence. Here goes nothin’, for haste I must make: Pray dear editor, stay thy red quill another moment For what are false deadlines when measured beneath the spinning net of the stars? Whilst thou persist in visiting upon my soul such unrelenting torment My colleagues are flitting and flirting through the local bars. Never again will I approach the Sabbath column with such temerity

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We scribes, who possess so little but our own parsed out time Must we yet forgo the temptation of words sifted for posterity? Stay your quill I beseech you! Or grant me a headline drenched in rhyme. OK, so like, I spent a good part of yesterday crashing these great art seminars and workshops that were part of the inaugural Steamboat All Arts Festival. They continue in downtown Steamboat today on Yampa Street and up at the mountain under the tent at Torian Plum. You’ll find the schedule with the story about the See Ross, page 11

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Jobless rate drops in Routt Figures inched up for Colorado as county saw improvement Blythe Terrell

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July unemployment increased slightly statewide but decreased in Routt County, according to figures released Friday. That’s not quite an applesto-apples comhowFor more parison, ever, because Colorado Colorado’s ununemployment employment rate at 7.8 percent — 7.8 percent See page 14 — is adjusted for Bernanke thinks typical seasonal economy will changes. Routt’s grow soon rate, at 6.8 perSee page 17 cent, has not been adjusted. The state rate increased from 7.6 percent in June. Routt’s rate decreased from 7.7 percent in June. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment tracks unemployment. “Months without a significant increase in unemployment and a slight improvement in overthe-year wage and salary losses may be an indication the economy is stabilizing,” Department Executive Director Donald Mares said in a news release.

Routt’s unemployment rate July 2008. First-time claims for was 3.1 percent in July 2008. unemployment are up 210 perThat represented 491 people cent through July 2009 comwithout work, and July 2009 pared with the same period numbers represent 1,032 peo- last year, according to the news ple without work. release. Routt’s labor force Unemployment “It seems like some increased from June rates fell in 52 of the folks that were to July, from 14,584 Colorado counties, out there looking for increased in seven, to 15,128. work the past four and remained unKaren Goedert changed in five, the said she saw a to six months have release stated. Doslight improvement been able to secure lores County had in Routt County’s employment this the highest rate, at employment situapast month.” 13.9 percent, and tion. Goedert runs Hinsdale County Resort Recruiters had the lowest, at Karen Goedert and Columbine Human services consulting 2.7 percent. Consulting, a hufirm manager man resources conGoedert said sulting firm. She she could see more organized meetings improvement for Routt as frosty to help job seekers this sum- mornings become common. mer. Those have pushed employers “I think I can feel that 1 per- toward thoughts of ski-season cent decrease in the past month, staffing, she said. which is interesting,” Goedert “People are starting to kind said. “It seems like some of the of sort of feel that winter seafolks that were out there look- son coming on,” Goedert said. ing for work the past four to six “Last week, we had a couple of months have been able to secure cold mornings, and it just feels employment this past month.” to me some of the businesses in Nearly 76,000 more people town were like, ‘Whoa, winter is are unemployed in the state than right around the corner.’”

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Maxine Urheim, right, and Carrie Olsen look through photographs by Andy Marquez during the Steamboat All Arts Festival’s Yampa River Art Stroll on Friday morning. The festival continues today.

All Arts Festival continues today Margaret Hair

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John Koch, a fine-art woodworker from Rifle, has been a vendor at Steamboat’s mid-July Art in the Park craft fair for years. That festival is geared toward families, and Koch often longed for a fine-art event in Steamboat, similar to sales he attends in Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Aspen and Jackson Hole, Wyo. When Marion Ayer, human resources and finance director for the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, called and invited Koch to participate in a new, fine-art focused sale, he jumped at the chance. Koch is one of about 30 artists who set up shop Thursday afternoon for the Yampa River Art Stroll, a high-end art sale on Yampa Street between Fifth and Seventh streets scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and today, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The sale is the main daytime event of the inaugural Steamboat All Arts Festival, a Chamber-sponsored four-day celebration of local and national art in all mediums. Yampa Street is closed between Fifth and Seventh streets until 8 p.m. Sunday. About an hour into the Art Stroll’s first day, Koch said he was pleased with the turnout and the selection of artists. “That’s why I came here. Even though I’m fairly close (to Steamboat), I think this has some real potential,” Koch said. The All Arts Festival got going Thursday with a highpowered performance by The Avett Brothers for the last show of the 2009 Steamboat Springs Free Summer Concert Series.

Through Sunday, the festival offers a wide-ranging schedule of music and dance performances, a film screening, culinary demonstrations and tastings, a painting competition and hands-on workshops in all areas. At the start of Friday’s Art Stroll, Chamber Executive Vice President Sandy Evans Hall said it was hard to gauge what traffic would be like through the weekend; Chamber staff saw ticket sales and calls increase in the week leading up to the festival, she said. Although there was no increase in projected lodging numbers for this weekend compared to 2008, Evans Hall said projected numbers for most weekends this summer have been down compared to the year before. Relative to other weekends, numbers at the same level as 2008 are a positive sign, she said. “I think it’s achieving the goal we had, which is to attract people who are interested in the arts and be able to showcase local artists, as well as some national artists that we have coming in,” Evans Hall said. The lodging barometer released by the Chamber on Wednesday projected 4,500 pillows occupied, or 32 percent of area lodging. That number is down slightly from the forecast for the same weekend in 2008, which predicted 37 percent occupancy; the actual occupancy for that weekend was 53 percent. Evans Hall said a 10- to 15-percent increase between projected and actual weekend lodging numbers has been normal this summer; last-minute reservations and walk-up traffic contribute to the boost. See Festival, page 12

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Local contractor Duckels Construction won the bid to complete a wastewater treatment plant on the north end of Oak Creek. Town officials say the construction should be finished within about a year. Duckels entered the low bid in the project at $1.6 million, beating four other companies that had bids ranging up to $1.84 million. The project, in planning stages for years, includes a woodframed building on a concrete slab near the two lagoons on the northern end of town. The two lagoons also will be cleaned and rebuilt with modern technology. Wes Woodford, a retired engineer who agreed to work as a temporary plant manager, said the new system will improve the way wastewater is handled in Oak Creek. “They’re going to be operated in a more modern manner,” he said. “Technology has changed over the years and (the lagoons) are going to be updat-

the contractor. ed and modernized.” Oak Creek Town Clerk Karen Instead of floating aerators on top of the pond, perforated Halterman said the department pipes will be installed on the has not given any indication of bottom of the lagoons to pump the time it will take to get the approval to begin air through the construction. wastewater. “Every requirement “Every requireWoodford said that the USDA has, ment that the he’s not sure when the current system has to be met before USDA has, has to be met before the was built, but it’s the project can project can begin,” likely it was more begin.” she said. “That’s than 20 years ago. an unknown.” The new treatment Karen Halterman The project plant, when comOak Creek town clerk pleted, will serve will be paid for the entire town and through grants, should have “enough capacity loans and town contributions. that it should meet the town The Colorado Department of requirements basically forever, Local Affairs awarded the town unless there’s a building boom a $1.49 million grant, and the out here,” he said. USDA gave the town a $1.21 Duckels Construction owner million loan. If the loan is Fred Duckels said his company needed and exhausted, there is has plenty of experience work- another $1.52 million available ing with wastewater systems. from USDA. “We’ve worked on just Woodford said the town about every one in Northwest already approved an increase Colorado from time to time,” in water treatment rates to help he said. pay for the project. He said it’s Duckels said his company unlikely the fees will be raised could begin construction with- again in the near future. in about a month, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture — To reach Zach Fridell, call 871-4208 or e-mail zfridell@steamboatpilot.com first must approve the bid and

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Kenya’s political drama marches on

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Editor’s note: Clark resident Mary Walker works at the Tasaru Girls Rescue Centre in Narok, Kenya. The center was built in 2002 with funding from the United Nations, and it provides a safehouse for Maasai girls who have escaped or been rescued from female genital mutilation and forced childhood marriage. Walker’s updates from Kenya appear periodically in the Steamboat Today.

Mary Walker

FOR THE PILOT & TODAY

The national political situation in Kenya continues to destabilize. Kofi Annan, former head of the United Nations and the arbiter of the coalition government that has ruled Kenya since the postelection ethnic violence of early 2008, has given the government until the middle of September to Walker establish an internal tribunal system to try the several members of parliament who instigated, organized and funded the chaos. If parliament fails to establish an adequate system for these trials, Annan has turned over the list of these men to the International Crime Commission at The Hague, and they will be tried as war criminals. Of course, the Kenyan parliament feels no urgency to put its own members on trial. The current president and prime minister (a post created for the coalition government and still not official under a new constitution that parliament continues to drag its feet on ratifying) are, in fact, most likely on the list of men to be tried. What everyone in Kenya has resigned themselves to is the very real possibility that only the smalltime thugs who were paid, armed and organized by the members of parliament to commit heinous acts of ethnic vio-

lence will actually be punished in any way. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was here a couple of weeks ago and apparently called the president and prime minister “into the principal’s office” over their apathy, stonewalling and disregard for the process needed to bring Kenya through this terrible chapter in its relatively peaceful and democratic history. The prime minister’s response to her was, “We don’t need a lecture.” Yet another fuel to the ethnic fire here is the situation in the Mau forest, the major watershed area for a large area of Kenya. Since independence in the mid-1960s, about a million people have inhabited this forest. Today, the forest stands denuded and the water supply for most of Kenya at risk of totally depleting. There is ongoing rhetorical debate about the people living there and whether they should receive financial compensation for being forcibly removed. What is at stake is the creation of one million more internally displaced people in a country that still hasn’t re-settled about 500,000 people displaced from their homes after the post-election violence. Meanwhile, Kenya prepares for a national census to take place on the night of Aug. 24. Amid fears that ethnic violence could spark, the decision still has not been made whether people will be asked their tribal affiliation.

Craig bookstore to remain open after rafting accident Nicole Inglis

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Caroline Dotson is putting books away on the shelves of Downtown Books the way she always has. The door still rings when a customer enters, and Dotson greets them by name. The bookstore still is filled with unique titles, new and used, colorful children’s books, vintage posters and small gift items. But it’s missing its founder and former co-owner, Carol Jacobson. Jacobson died July 29 in a rafting accident in Dinosaur National Monument. But Dotson, now the full owner of the store, plans to keep it open. Jacobson and Dotson had a strong friendship to complement their business partnership. While Jacobson had deep

roots in the community and infinite connections to authors and local organizations, Dotson had a hold on the business side of things. “We didn’t want to do anything by ourselves,” she said. “She was great with the older books and people in the community, while I knew a lot of the new people and high schoolers. I handled all of the accounting because she could barely add two plus two.” The two planned on having an equal share in the business sometime this year. Jacobson had no will, but Dotson said they often casually talked about what would happen if one of the two were no longer around. “She was kind of always having me take on more and more,” Dotson said. “She would say, ‘This is all going to be yours,’ because she just had so many other things going on in the community. She was kind of fading herself out a little bit.”

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Memorial service

■ The Steamboat All Arts Festival continues through Sunday at citywide venues, including the Yampa River Art Stroll on Yampa Street. For details and a full schedule, check out the “Events Calendar” link at www.exploresteamboat.com.

A celebration of life service for Richard Smith is at 2 p.m. today in the fellowship hall at United Methodist Church of Steamboat Springs.

■ A free class to obtain a technician class ham radio license is from 9 a.m. to noon at 721 Oak St. Register by calling George Weber at 303-5541365 or 720-839-8270. ■ Three Quarter Circles hosts a fun shoot at 9 a.m. The cost is $35. Call Bryan at 734-5462. ■ Routt County Riders sponsors trail work from 9 a.m. to noon on Emerald Mountain. Take work gloves and water. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. RSVP to Gretchen at mgsehler@comcast.net or 819-1564. ■ A Mainstreet Farmers Market is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sixth Street between Lincoln Avenue and Oak Street. Items include fresh produce, local meats and cheeses, fresh bread and pastries, local sauces, pasta, Colorado wine, work by local artisans and handcrafts. For more information, call Tracy Barnett at 970-8461800. ■ The city of Steamboat Springs and the Steamboat Springs Public Art Board host an art dedication of Madeline Wiener’s “Let the Music Play” sculpture at 11 a.m. in Little Toots Park, 12th and Yampa streets. ■ Stagecoach State Park hosts a Junior Ranger program for children of all ages at 11 a.m. at the marina deck. Earn a Junior Ranger badge. At 2 p.m., meet at the swim beach to learn about and help catch crayfish. Programs are free with a park pass. ■ Steamboat Lake State Park hosts a guided hike at noon at the Tombstone Trailhead, crawdad fishing at 2 p.m. at the Bridge Island footbridge, a deer family program at 4 p.m. at the visitor center and a moonlit hike at 8:30 p.m. at the Sunrise Vista Amphitheater. A parks pass is required, and all ages are welcome.

SUNDAY ■ Trapper’s Lake Sierra Club and the U.S. Forest Service will work to close potential OHV routes near Columbine from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome. Work will be moderate to strenuous. Call Stacey at 819-0120 for details and to RSVP. ■ Routt County Rifle Club hosts a fun shoot at 9 a.m. The cost is $35. Call Bryan at 734-5462. ■ Steamboat Lake State Park hosts a bird walk at 9 a.m., a plaster of Paris track program at 11 a.m. and a sandhill crane activity at 1 p.m., all at the visitor center. A parks pass is required, and all ages are welcome. ■ Concordia Lutheran Church, Holy Name Catholic Church and the Steamboat Christian Center host Fellowship and Fun in the Park, beginning with gospel worship and praise music at 10 a.m. in West Lincoln Park. A free barbecue lunch is at noon, followed by music and games. ■ The Steamboat Springs Youth Hockey Association’s annual Hockey Swap is from 2 to 4 p.m. at Howelsen Ice Arena. Contribute old or outgrown hockey equipment and look for new gear. Donate to local hockey and skate with local high school players from 3 to 4 p.m. Equipment drop-off is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ■ The Steamboat Springs Arts Council celebrates the 100th anniversary of the historic Steamboat train

■ The Steamboat Institute hosts a reception for U.S. Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., from 6 to 7 p.m. at Storm Mountain Ranch’s Awapa Lodge. Admission is free to those registered for the Freedom Conference, Aug. 28 and 29 at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel, and $25 for others. Visit info@steamboatinstitute.org or call 871-9936.

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MONDAY ■ Aging Well presents the third Fitness Walking with Poles class with Marti Irish from 8 to 9 a.m. Meet at Howelsen Hill by the stables and bring your poles or purchase them at the class. Call Aging Well for more information at 871-7676. ■ The Routt County Council on Aging presents Linda Litteral, world traveler and educator, who will show slides about Antarctic wildlife at 12:45 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. All are welcome. Call 879-0633 to reserve noon lunch. ■ South Routt Elementary School in Yampa hosts a Back-to-School Night from 5 to 6 p.m. All parents and students are encouraged to come and bring school supplies, meet teachers, see classrooms and pick up an informational packet. ■ Auditions for a Steamboat Players production of “Kimberly Akimbo” are from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Depot Art Center on 13th Street. Adult and teenage male roles and two adult female roles are needed. Those who audition need only attend one night. Call Director Michael Brumbaugh at 870-4533.

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■ The second annual Bazzoomba Babe Garage Sale is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 442 Third St. All proceeds are donated to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Call Melissa at 846-3015 for details or to donate.

■ Loco di Vino, a benefit for PerryMansfield Performing Arts School and Camp, is at 6:30 p.m. in Steinberg Pavilion. Latin wine tasting and tapas are at 6:30 p.m., live music is at 8 p.m., and a piñata pull is at 10 p.m. Tickets cost $50. Call 970-879-7125 or e-mail p-m@perry-mansfield.org.

depot with a block party at 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Center on 13th Street. The event includes live music, swing dancing, refreshments and exhibits.

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■ Tread of Pioneers Museum presents free “Life of the Mountain Man” children’s programs at 4 and 5:30 p.m. Explore the history of Colorado’s fur trade.

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■ Yampatika hosts a wild mushroom workshop from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $45 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Call 871-9151 to register. A free, guided hike is at 9 a.m. at Fish Creek Falls. Meet at the upper parking lot kiosk.

■ Testing for a ham radio license is at 2 p.m. at 721 Oak St. The cost is $15. Walk-ins are OK, but register by calling George Weber at 303-5541365 or 720-839-8270.

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Lust, American style Maureen Dowd

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Sadly, there’s no such thing as a private affair anymore. We live in a transparent era atwitter with indecent exposure. Next up in bookstores: “Madoff’s Other Secret: Love, Money, Bernie, and Me,” by Sheryl Weinstein, a 60-year-old former executive with the Jewish women’s group Hadassah, who writes that she was romantically involved with the frauduDowd lent financier in the early ‘90s, though both were married. The last thing you probably need in your head at this point are images of the Wall Street sociopath nuzzling and nickering. Weinstein, according to a preview in The New York Daily News, gets her revenge for losing her life savings by

revealing that Madoff’s unimpressive assets were not merely financial. She also recalls that her friends called her Bernie “Winky Dink” because he blinked anxiously when he was around her. Jenny Sanford is still sharing about her husband’s affair, as well. Her interview in Vogue is accompanied by a leggy photo of the 47-year-old in a beach cover-up that looks like a fetching ad for a new, less embarrassing husband. She has moved out of the governor’s mansion but says she’s still open to getting back together, noting that pastoral and marriage counseling taught her that “these affairs are almost like an addiction to alcohol or pornography.” “I think,” she tells the interviewer, “my husband has got some issues that he needs to work on, about happiness and what happiness means.” She couldn’t resist Googling her husband’s Maria and generously deemed her “pretty.” “I am sure she is a fine person,”

she says. “It can’t be fun for her, though I do sometimes question her judgment. If she knew the newspaper had those e-mails back in December, why did she want him to come in June?” Jenny, who says she wasn’t “madly in love” with Mark Sanford when she married him, is praying for her husband’s soul mate. Her friends agreed that she’d be fine with or without him; one commented that, for a long time, Mark “has been dead on the inside.” There’s even a TV show inspired by the wives of misbehaving politicians — women who long to never hear the words “long suffering” again. In the new CBS drama “The Good Wife,” Julianna Margulies channels Jenny, Silda, Hillary and Elizabeth, summoning stoicism even when her teenage daughter tells her, “Some girl said Dad slept with a hooker my age.” When the Sanford scandal broke, some See Dowd, page 9

Obama’s trust problem Paul Krugman

THE NEW YORK TIMES

According to news reports, the Obama administration — which seemed, during the weekend, to be backing away from the “public option” for health insurance — is shocked and surprised at the furious reaction from progressives. Well, I’m shocked and surprised at their shock and surprise. A backlash in the progressive base — which pushed President Barack Obama over the top in the Krugman Democratic primary and played a major role in his general election victory — has been building for months. The fight about the public option involves real policy substance, but it’s also a proxy for broader questions about the president’s priorities and overall approach.

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The idea of letting individuals buy insurance from a government-run plan was introduced in 2007 by Jacob Hacker, of Yale, was picked up by John Edwards during the Democratic primary, and became part of the original Obama health care plan. One purpose of the public option is to save money. Experience with Medicare suggests that a government-run plan would have lower costs than private insurers; in addition, it would introduce more competition and keep premiums down. And let’s be clear: The supposed alternative, nonprofit co-ops, is a sham. That’s not just my opinion; it’s what the market says: stocks of health insurance companies soared on news that the Gang of Six senators trying to negotiate a bipartisan approach to health reform were dropping the public plan. Clearly, investors think co-ops would offer little real competition to private insurers. Also, and importantly, the public

option offered a way to reconcile differing views among Democrats. Until the idea of the public option came along, a significant faction within the party rejected anything short of true single-payer, Medicare-for-all reform, viewing anything less as perpetuating the flaws of our current system. The public option, which would force insurance companies to prove their usefulness or fade away, settled some of those qualms. That said, it’s possible to have universal coverage without a public option — several European nations do it — and some who want a public option might be willing to forgo it if they had confidence in the overall health care strategy. Unfortunately, the president’s behavior in office has undermined that confidence. On the issue of health care itself, the inspiring figure progressives thought they had elected comes across, far too often, See Krugman, page 9 Bruce Tinsley

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

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chatterers contended that it was a sign that we should have more women in public office because they get less caught up in sexual intrigue. A pol paying for sex with a call girl is an old story. But even Heidi Fleiss dropped plans for a bordello for female clients outside Pahrump, Nev., telling The Las Vegas Review-Journal that she’s now focused on alternative energy because “that’s where the money is.” The only place at the moment where you can see women forking over money to have sex with a gigolo is on HBOs salaciously named “Hung.” The kooky comedy is about a divorced Detroit high school basketball coach, Ray Drecker (played by the hunky Thomas Jane), who needs money after his house burns down and his twin teenagers are forced to go live with

their mother. He decides to sell his best asset, dubbing himself “a happiness consultant,” and teams up with an unlikely pimp, Tanya Skagle (played by Jane Adams), an aspiring poet who listens to PBS and has “Proust” tattooed on her forearm. His first lesson on the job is that women frequently derive sensual happiness in a more complex way than men. One of his first clients is a sexy blond ad executive who has had bad luck with guys. He is befuddled to find he must fulfill her fantasies rather than her libido — running along the lake laughing and picnicking with her; going to couples therapy and pretending to be a rich exboyfriend; and feigning falling madly in love with her because it’s their fate. After paying him cash to pick her up by the side of the road, she accuses him of mak-

ing “an inappropriate pass.” His Proustian pimp has to explain that the young woman with the “bruised heart” is seeking a romantic connection more than a physical one. “OK,” he says with exasperation. “I’ll pretend I’m totally in love with this freak.” After many rewrites and redos, Drecker tries to summon the necessary acting chops to give his client what she’s paying for. In the parking lot of the roadside diner where they keep eating, a la “Groundhog Day,” while he struggles to figure out what this woman wants, he grasps for a better performance. “I just wish in some crazy long-shot version of this universe,” he tells her, “that you would stay here with me and not vanish from my life.” When he spits out the word “destiny,” he finally manages to please her — momentarily.

Obama took progressives’ trust for granted Krugman continued from 8 as a dry technocrat who talks of “bending the curve” but has only recently begun to make the moral case for reform. Obama’s explanations of his plan have gotten clearer, but he still seems unable to settle on a simple, pithy formula; his speeches and op-eds still read as if they were written by a committee. Meanwhile, on such fraught questions as torture and indefinite detention, the president has dismayed progressives with his reluctance to challenge or change Bush administration policy. And then there’s the matter of the banks. I don’t know if administration officials realize just how much damage they’ve done themselves with their kid-gloves treatment of the financial industry, just how badly the spectacle of gov-

ernment supported institutions paying giant bonuses is playing. But I’ve had many conversations with people who voted for Obama, yet dismiss the stimulus as a total waste of money. When I press them, it turns out that they’re really angry about the bailouts rather than the stimulus — but that’s a distinction lost on most voters. So there’s a growing sense among progressives that they have, as my colleague Frank Rich suggests, been punked. And that’s why the mixed signals on the public option created such an uproar. Now, politics is the art of the possible. Obama was never going to get everything his supporters wanted. But there’s a point at which realism shades over into weakness, and progressives increasingly feel that the administration is on the wrong side of that line.

It seems as if there is nothing Republicans can do that will draw an administration rebuke: Sen. Charles E. Grassley feeds the death panel smear, warning that reform will “pull the plug on grandma,” and two days later the White House declares that it’s still committed to working with him. It’s hard to avoid the sense that Obama has wasted months trying to appease people who can’t be appeased and who take every concession as a sign that he can be rolled. Indeed, no sooner were there reports that the administration might accept co-ops as an alternative to the public option than GOP leaders announced that coops, too, were unacceptable. So progressives are now in revolt. Obama took their trust for granted, and in the process lost it. And now he needs to win it back.

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THURSDAY, AUG. 20 3:43 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers and Advocates Building Peaceful Communities representatives were called to a report of domestic violence in Steamboat. Officers arrested a 26-year-old Steamboat Springs man on suspicion of third-degree assault. 7:08 a.m. Police were called to a report of theft of a hitch and four-wheel drive hub, valued at $1,500, off a parked pickup in the 1000 block of Walton Creek Road. 8:34 a.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a fire alarm in the 2100 block of Shield Drive. The alarm was caused by a malfunction, and everything was fine. 8:40 a.m. Police were called to a report of illegal dumping or littering in the 1300 block of Sparta Plaza. Officers warned the suspects to dump trash in their own containers. 9:34 a.m. Police were called to a report of theft of a camera, valued at $200, from a car in the 400 block of Emerald Court. The theft could have happened any time since mid-July. 11:37 a.m. Routt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a report of a suspicious person on Routt County Road 80 near the railroad crossing in Hayden, where a man was stopping cars and asking for help. Deputies gave the man a

courtesy ride to LIFT-UP of Routt County. 12:12 p.m. Police were called to a report of a noninjury, two-car crash in the 200 block of Lincoln Avenue. 12:50 p.m. Deputies were called to a report of vandalism in the 33000 block of Canyon Court, near Stagecoach, for a report of vandalism to a window. 1:29 p.m. Deputies and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a report of smoke on Elk River Road north of Elk River Drive at a potential fire. Deputies could not locate the smoke. 4:10 p.m. Police were called to a report of theft of a bicycle, valued at $500, in the 1900 block of Ski Time Square Drive. Officers took a report. 4:50 p.m. Police were called to a report of a missing 17-year-old girl in the 1300 block of Dream Island Plaza. Officers took a report. 5:09 p.m. Police and deputies were called to a report of a motorcycle speeding and passing unsafely at U.S. Highway 40 and Steamboat II. Officers were unable to find the motorcycle. 6:24 p.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue were called to a request for an ambulance on Indian Trails for a skateboarder who fell. The skateboarder was not taken to the hospital. 6:46 p.m. Police were called to a report

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of a violation of a protection order in the 1300 block of Dream Island Plaza. Officers are investigating. 7:27 p.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue were called to a request for an ambulance in Steamboat. 9:11 p.m. Deputies, Advocates Building Peaceful Communities and Oak Creek Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a report of a disturbance in Oak Creek, where a man reportedly was threatening to injure himself. Deputies arrested a 36-year-old Oak Creek man on suspicion of domestic harassment. 9:16 p.m. Police were called to a report of a drunken pedestrian near the stage at the base of Steamboat Ski Area. Officers gave the person a courtesy ride. 11:06 p.m. Deputies were called to a report of a noninjury, one-car crash near King Bolt and Ramuda trails. 11:24 p.m. Police contacted a person in the fist block of Seventh Street who reportedly was urinating outside. Officers gave the person a ticket.

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Shakespeare was writing for the Three Stooges All Arts Festival on page 4. Just turn the page — you can’t miss it. Friday’s workshops were entertaining and challenging, and I would not have missed the ones I was able to attend. It was the last workshop of the day, Handloff’s acting workshop, that really stretched my personal boundaries. I never participated in drama club in high school, and although I don’t consider myself to be a shy fellow, I’m frankly intimidated by Shakespeare’s formal, often inscrutable language. It’s difficult enough to read, let alone pronounce. One of my classmates, Kari Faulk, agreed with me. “I don’t like all the decoding” that reading Shakespeare demands, Faulk said. “You really have to stop and think.” It’s one thing to consume Shakespeare in bed and stay awake beyond 15 pages, but it’s entirely another thing to sit in an audience during a live production of Shakespeare and grasp every meaning, every nuance of the dialogue. Before you know it, the play has passed you by. Handloff, an actor, director and drama instructor for 35

years, set me free Friday afternoon. If you’re struggling to understand Shakespeare, it’s possible that you’re trying too hard. Shakespeare may have been writing for British royalty, Handloff said, but he certainly wasn’t writing for college graduates. At the same time he wrote to entertain the queen, he was trying to sell tickets to street people half drunk on mead. “He was writing for Beavis and Butthead! He was writing for the Three Stooges,” Handloff said. I did not know that about Curly, Moe and Larry, nor Shemp. A good part of Shakespeare’s genius is that it isn’t necessary to grasp the meaning of all of his words to enjoy one of his plays, Handloff said. His audiences picked up on humor and drama through the actors’ abilities to translate his dialogue into action. They absorbed the meaning of the play through the rhythm and tonalities they employed. But the seven of us attending his workshop on Torian green weren’t about to get off easy with a mere lecture. The director handed each of us a different hand-selected love sonnet and commanded us to begin walking

and reading out loud (simultaneously) — over and over and over. By walking and raising our collective pulse, we began to read with the rhythm Shakespeare intended with his adherence to the iambic pentameter — the rhythm of the heart. When our hearts were fairly racing, Handloff asked us to pay attention to punctuation while continuing to walk and read out loud. Every time we bumped into a comma we were to execute a 90-degree turn. And every time we smacked up against a period or a question mark, we were to reverse direction. Finally, we were directed to repeat the drill, this time imagining that we were reading to a specific person — our imagined audience — our acting target. When he was done with us, we took turns performing our sonnets, and the transformation was obvious. I don’t know if I hit my own acting target Friday afternoon, but I left full of enthusiasm for a live performance. And before I go, I’m going to read portions of the play — out loud and with emotion — while walking along the Yampa River Core Trail. Don’t worry. I’m mostly harmless.

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The Chamber used online marketing, print and radio advertisements locally and on the Front Range, and it used word-of-mouth through participating arts organizations to promote the festival, Evans Hall said. Don Heath, of Sugar Land, Texas, was in town on a timeshare trade with his wife, sister and brother-in-law. Heath said he saw an advertisement for the All Arts Festival and decided to come to the event. Fort Collins resident Christina Applegate, who was looking at large works by Edwards-based painter Kevin Miles, said she was in town for Colorado Water Congress’ summer conference with her husband. A newspaper ad in The Coloradoan persuaded Applegate to spend her last morning in town perusing fine art. Local painter Robert Dieckhoff was working the crowd while selling paintings out of his tent. Dieckhoff planned to do two painting demonstrations Friday afternoon for the All Arts Festival, and he was among a group of arts advocates who met monthly at the Depot Art Center with members of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council for about a year to discuss a large-scale arts festival, he said. When the Chamber put the festival idea into action at the beginning of 2009, Dieckhoff was on board. “It’s a cornerstone for arts and culture to grow in Steamboat,” he said. “It could be that little critical piece of the puzzle that encourages visitors to come to Steamboat for arts and culture.”

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■ Today 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Irish dancing workshop with Nora Parker at Northwest Ballet Studio; $10 10 to 11:30 a.m. African dance workshop with the Steamboat Springs African Dance & Drum Ensemble at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp; $5 10 to 11:30 a.m. Photography workshop with Paula Jo Jaconetta at the Art Tent in Torian Plum Plaza; $10 10 to 11:30 a.m. “Beyond the Artist’s Way” workshop with Susan de Wardt at the library; $15 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Yampa River Art Stroll on Yampa Street between Fifth and Seventh streets; $5 for a weekend pass 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Steamboat Art Museum plein air quick-draw benefit and barbecue at Wolf Run Ranch on Routt County Road 33; $25 includes lunch and music by the Yampa Valley Boys Noon to 6 p.m. Performances by local groups on the Yampa Stage during the Yampa River Art Stroll; requires $5 weekend Art Stroll wristband 11 a.m. to noon. Hip-hop dance workshop with Tina Buschmann at Northwest Ballet; $10 11 to 11:30 a.m. Public art dedication of “Let the Music Play” at Little Toots Park; FREE Noon to 1:45 p.m. “The Art Nature of Photography” workshop with Ken Lee at the library; $15 Noon to 2 p.m. Beginner plein air painting workshop with Susan Gill Jackson at the Art Tent in Torian Plum Plaza; $15 2 to 2:45 p.m. “Behind the Scenes” workshop with John Sant’Ambrogio at the library; $15 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. “A Sense of Place” workshop with Susan de Wardt at the Art Tent in Torian Plum Plaza; $15 3 to 5 p.m. “There’s No Business Like Show Business … Musicals” workshop with Stuart Handloff and Christel Houston at the library; $15 5 to 6 p.m. Lindy Hop dance workshop with Jenny and Brady Meier at Northwest Ballet; $10 5:30 p.m. “Film and Feast” with Dori Weiss at St. Cloud Mountain Club; $50; menu selections are paired with an American film, which Weiss will discuss before and after a screening 6:30 p.m. “Loco di Vino” benefit and wine tasting at Perry-Mansfield; $50; featuring wine and tapas, and music by Spanish bluegrass band Rojos Calientes 7:30 p.m. Steamboat Springs Orchestra concert at Strings Music Pavilion; $30; featuring Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, and the theme from “Hook” and “Cowboys Overture” by John Williams 8 to 10 p.m. “Sips & Sweets” dessert and drink tasting at participating restaurants including 8th Street Steakhouse, bistro c.v., Café Diva, Cantina, Giovanni’s, Harwigs, Mambo Italiano, Mazzola’s, Old Town Pub and Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant; prices vary at each tasting, and votes for favorite drink and dessert pairing will be tallied after today’s event Yampa Stage performances, Seventh and Yampa streets; $5 Art Stroll wristband required: 11:45 a.m. Culinary demo — Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co. Noon. Jasmir Belly Dance Troupe, Lindy Hop and lyrical dance presentations

12:15 p.m. Culinary demo — Bobby Aldighieri and Caroline Lalive 12:30 p.m. Yampa Valley Ceili Society traditional Irish dancing 1 p.m. Lyrical dance presentation 1:05 p.m. Culinary demo — bistro c.v. 1:15 p.m. Andy Pratt, jazz pianist and singer 2:45 p.m. Culinary demo — Café Diva 3 p.m. Steamboat Springs African Dance & Drum Ensemble 3:45 p.m. Culinary demo — L’Apogee 4 p.m. Organstein Jazz Trio 4:45 p.m. Culinary demo — Yepello Chocolates & Confections 5 p.m. Organstein Jazz Trio ■ Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Yampa River Art Stroll on Yampa Street between Fifth and Seventh streets; $5 for a weekend pass 10 a.m. to noon. “Getting Your Act Together” with Michael Brumbaugh at the library; $20 Noon to 2 p.m. Beginner plein air painting with Susan Gill Jackson at Artists’ Gallery; $15 3 p.m. Emerald City Opera performance at Bud Werner Memorial Library; $20; featuring artists from the opera’s main stage company and student company, performing “The Telephone,” a comic, English-language, one-act opera, and excerpts from Gaetano Donizetti’s comic opera “The Elixir of Love,” also performed in English 5 p.m. Steamboat Springs Arts Council block party at the Depot Art Center; FREE; featuring free food from Steamboat Smokehouse, a cash bar, an exhibit of train memorabilia and live music by local youth orchestras and Steamboat Swings big band What to know about the inaugural Steamboat All Arts Festival: ■ The Steamboat All Arts Festival is a four-day event running through Sunday that highlights local talent in the visual, performing, literary, film and culinary arts while presenting national performing acts. The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association is sponsoring the event. ■ The Yampa River Art Stroll, a fine-art sale and showcase, serves as festival headquarters. Yampa Street between Fifth and Seventh streets will be closed until 8 p.m. Sunday. The Stroll features artists in a variety of mediums, live entertainment and a beer and wine garden. ■ Volunteers from the local arts community will lead free, two-hour guided tours of downtown art venues. The tours meet at the Yampa River Art Stroll information tent every two hours starting at 11 a.m., and refreshments are provided. Participating venues are Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat, Colorado Group Realty, Comb Goddess salon, the Depot Art Center, Dovetail Designs, East West Frame Shop, Gallery 11, High Mountain Sotheby’s International Realty, Howelsen Place Gallery, K. Saari Gallery, the Mac Ranch, Jim Steinberg Photography, Sleeping Giant Gallery, Steamboat Art Museum, The Spa/Salon, Urbane clothing store and Wild Horse Gallery. ■ Tickets for All Arts Festival events are available at the Chamber’s Visitor Center at 125 Anglers Drive and at www.steamboatallartsfestival.com. The Chamber is looking for volunteers to assist with events through Sunday; contact Marion Ayer at 875-7008 or marion@steamboatchamber.com for more information.

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Post office continued from 1 for example, maybe our (federal) legislators will listen to it.” The Postal Service is reeling from the economic recession and people’s migration to electronic forms of communication. Mail volume declined by 10 billion parcels in fiscal year 2008, and the Postal Service lost $2.8 billion. The Postal Service is on track to lose another $7 billion this fiscal year despite $6 billion in cost-cutting measures. “It’s a prudent business decision,” Postal Service spokesman Al DeSarro said last month about the planned consolidation of Steamboat’s postal facilities. DeSarro said Friday that consolidation is still the plan but that there may be other possibilities. Among them is installing temporary trailers at the development site of City South that could replace the postal boxes at Sundance. The Postal Service also may extend the lease at Sundance that is set to expire in December. The Postal Service expects its new facility to be operational in 2011. “We still very much want to meet the city’s needs and go on to be flexible and make sure they’re satisfied as much as we can,”

By the numbers U.S. Postal Service’s declining volume, troubled finances (in billions) Fiscal year 2008 2007 Mail volume 202.8 212.2 Net loss $2.8 $5.1 Source: U.S. Postal Service

DeSarro said. City officials, Larson and others met with postal officials last month to discuss the proposed consolidation and related concerns. City Council President Loui Antonucci said it was hard to get any straightforward answers at the meeting. “They take the Fifth every chance they get,” he said. “It’s kind of almost frustrating dealing with them.” Nonetheless, Antonucci said he left the meeting feeling optimistic because of the idea of the trailers and the Postal Service’s apparent willingness to mitigate the impacts of a consolidation. Larson has been similarly frustrated. He said he has been unsuccessfully trying to renegotiate a lease with the post office since September. He said Postal Service officials have refused to respond to his proposals. “There’s no earnest negotiation on their end,” Larson said.

“We are willing to negotiate and be creative with them. “They are telling folks … that we have turned down a deal … which is crazy. They haven’t even talked to us,” Larson continued. “We’re not going to be scapegoats for this bad plan the post office has.” DeSarro and Leigh Hettick, the Postal Service’s district facility activation coordinator for Colorado and Wyoming, said they would like to provide the community with more specific details of their plans and a concrete timeline but that they are still waiting for Postal Service headquarters to approve their ultimate plan to consolidate operations at City South. Once that occurs, Hettick said, interim plans will be finalized. “Until we get more details and approval dates, that’s all we can say right now,” Hettick said. “We can’t come to the table and negotiate terms (with Larson) when we don’t quite know what the terms we need are.”

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The Night Stalkers, which lost four soldiers in a helicopter training accident in Colorado, have compiled a rich history since the special forces unit was created more than 20 years ago after a failed mission to rescue hostages in Iran. The elite aviation unit is home to the Army’s best helicopter pilots who focus on getting special forces soldiers, Army Rangers and Navy SEALS, into some of the most dangerous areas of the world for covert operations. Using the cover of nightfall and keeping low to the ground to avoid radar detection, the pilots often have to navigate through enemy territory and bad weather to safely deliver and retrieve soldiers. The dangerous and extreme nature of their work means that training for the missions can sometimes be fatal. A MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed Wednesday near Colorado’s second-highest summit, Mount Massive. The crew was training in high-altitude mountainous conditions, “much like the environment they operate in Afghanistan,” said Lt. Col. John Clearwater, a spokesman for the Army’s Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, N.C. Although the exact nature of the unit’s missions are secret, the regiment has served in almost every conflict around the world since its creation in 1981. Army special forces leaders recognized the need for a highly-trained aviation unit after an operation failed to rescue

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Colorado’s unemployment edged up 0.2 percent to 7.8 percent in July. After seasonal adjustments, the number of Coloradans with jobs fell 14,500 in July to less than 2.5 million, the Department of Labor and Employment said Friday. That’s nearly 116,000 fewer than a year earlier. Statewide payrolls have contracted by 4.2 percent during the past year, a slight improvement from June. July was the first month since April 2008 that the year-over-year decline

hasn’t worsened. Labor Department Executive Director Donald Mares said going several months without a big increase in unemployment combined with the slight improvement in payroll losses could be a sign that the economy is stabilizing. Construction and casinos both added jobs during July. Construction hired 3,000 people, the most of any industry and its biggest gain in more than a year. However there were still 22,800 fewer construction jobs in July than a year ago. A new law allowing casinos to stay open 24 hours and offer new

games helped add 2,300 jobs in the leisure and hospitality sector. Government, education and health care have added the most jobs during the past year. However the department said that typical seasonal declines in education-related industries led to the loss of 18,000 government jobs and 1,600 fewer jobs in education and health care in July. The state’s unemployment rate is still below the national unemployment rate, which fell to 9.4 percent in July. In Colorado, Dolores County has the worst unemployment rate at 13.9 percent. Hinsdale County has the lowest, at 2.7 percent.

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A high-ranking Army commander who lost both sons — one by suicide, the other in combat — is channeling his grief into action as a leading national voice against what he calls the stigma of mental illness, particularly among military personnel. Mark Graham and his wife, Carol, were keynote speakers Friday at a suicide prevention conference at the Frankfort Convention Center attended by about 300 people, many of whom also have lost loved ones to suicide. The couple’s youngest son, Kevin, hanged himself at his apartment in 2003 when he was an ROTC cadet at the University of Kentucky. The Grahams’ trauma amplified seven months later when their oldest son, Jeffrey, died in a bomb blast in Iraq where he was stationed as a platoon leader. The events nearly pushed the highly decorated general out of the military for good. Eventually, however, he determined his true calling was to stay and help spread a vital message that getting treatment for depression is a sign of strength, not weakness, especially with the stress of armed service. “Our journey has tested our faith, it has rattled our moral courage and left us feeling empty and hopeless at times,” said Graham, a former commanding general in Fort Carson who is assuming a new role at Fort McPherson in Atlanta. “Most importantly, though, it has provided us direction.” The military has improved its response to mental illness in recent years, Graham said, although eliminating its stigma in an environment where toughness is supposed to prevail remains difficult. Now when a soldier enters basic training, he or she is given a playing card — an ace of hearts — with instructions on the back. The letters A-C-E represent the words “ask, care and escort” — the steps all soldiers are expected to take if they suspect depression among one of their comrades. “We need to get in front of suicide,” Graham said. “We must work to prevent it by action, not just figure it out after the fact.” The Grahams were stationed in South Korea when Kevin took his own life, but he constantly assured them life as a cadet was actually helping curb his previously diagnosed mental illness because it gave him a sense of community. However, his parents think he went off his antidepressant when he entered training to avoid detection by his peers.

AROUND COLORADO Girl killed while riding bicycle in Fort Collins FORT COLLINS

Police say a 14-year-old girl has died of her injuries after she was hit by an SUV while riding a bicycle. The victim was identified as Urangua Mijiddorj. Police spokeswoman Rita Davis says the girl was riding her bike across an intersection Thursday at the time of the accident. She died Thursday night. The SUV driver wasn’t hurt. The investigation still is under way.

Defense rests in Colorado rancher wildfire arson trial GLENWOOD SPRINGS

The defense has rested in the arson trial of a Carbondale rancher accused of starting a fire that injured an angler and damaged four homes. Prosecutors say 61-year-old Larry Gerbaz failed to extinguish a debris fire that later flared up and spread in April 2008. Gerbaz’s attorney says high winds make it impossible to tell where that fire originated. Closing arguments were scheduled Friday but it’s not clear when the jury might begin deliberating.

Gorilla returns to pen after getting out briefly DENVER

Denver Zoo officials say a gorilla got into an indoor service area for a few minutes but quickly returned to his pen when a keeper opened a door for him. Zoo spokeswoman Tiffany Barnhart said the gorilla was never at risk of escaping or confronting visitors. No one was hurt. Barnhart said the gorilla, a 12-year-old named Charlie, pushed through a wire mesh barrier on his indoor holding area Thursday afternoon. When the zoo keeper saw him, the keeper opened the door and Charlie went back into his holding area. Barnhart says Charlie was out of his holding area for only about three minutes.

Groundbreaking set for VA hospital in Denver area AURORA

Construction of a longawaited veterans hospital in the Denver suburb of Aurora will formally get under way Saturday with a groundbreak-

ing ceremony. The 200-bed facility will serve Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming. It replaces a 59-year-old facility in southeast Denver. The new hospital is expected to open in the summer of 2013. It will be on the University of Colorado medical campus and will include a 30-bed spinal cord injury center.

Motorcyclist dies in Fort Collins collision FORT COLLINS

Fort Collins police said a motorcyclist was killed when his bike collided with an SUV and a van. Twenty-three-year-old Christopher Burnett was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision Thursday. Neither of the other drivers was hurt. Police said the SUV was turning left across the motorcycle’s path. The motorcycle struck the SUV and was deflected into the oncoming van. Investigators said speed and alcohol were contributing factors, but they didn’t say which vehicle had the right of way or give any other details.

Budget cuts to close Bonny Lake State Park offices IDALIA

The visitor center and main office at Bonny Lake State Park in eastern Colorado will be closed for several months starting Oct. 1 as part of spending cutbacks to help cover a $3 million shortfall in the parks department. The offices at the park about 150 miles east of Denver will reopen May 1. The park will stay open for hunting, fishing bird watching and limited camping. The Foster Grove and Wagon Wheel campgrounds will remain open year-round. Some facilities, including the showers and restrooms with flush toilets, will be closed for the winter. The East Beach campground will close permanently.

Teen pilot, passenger unhurt in rough landing BOULDER

Authorities said a singleengine plane lost power and made a rough landing in a Boulder park, but neither the 19-year-old pilot nor her passenger was injured. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Department reported the 1941 Taylorcraft was heavily damaged when it landed in Boulder open space Friday.

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Bernanke optimistic economy will grow soon Jeannine Aversa

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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday offered his most optimistic outlook since the financial crisis struck, saying the economy is on the verge of growing again. Speaking at an annual Fed conference, Bernanke acknowledged no missteps by the central bank in managing the worst crisis since the Great Depression. But he conceded that consumers and businesses still are having trouble getting loans, even though the financial system is gradually stabilizing. Economic activity in the U.S. and around the world seems to be leveling out, and the economy is likely to start growing again soon, Bernanke said in a speech at an annual Fed conference in Jackson. The mood here was decidedly more hopeful than it was last summer, when a sense of foreboding hung over the forum just before the financial crisis erupted. Bernanke’s hopeful remarks on the economy contributed to a rally on Wall Street. The Dow

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“We must work together to build on the gains already made to secure a sustained economic recovery.”

Jones industrial average surged about 155 points, or 1.7 percent, and broader stock averages also gained sharply. Despite his upbeat tone, Bernanke cautioned that the recovery is likely to be “relatively slow at first.” Unemployment, now at 9.4 percent, is widely expected to hit double digits later this year and to remain high for many months. The financial markets have stabilized, and some businesses and consumers have found it easier to get loans. Still, the banking system has yet to return to normal, Bernanke said. Financial institutions face further losses on soured investments. And many businesses and households still can’t get the credit they need to fuel the economy,

he said. “Although we have avoided the worst, difficult challenges still lie ahead,” Bernanke told the gathering of fellow bankers, academics and economists. “We must work together to build on the gains already made to secure a sustained economic recovery.” Reviewing the past year’s crisis, Bernanke outlined the many emergency measures the Fed and other regulators took to help ward off a global financial meltdown. He declined to acknowledge critics’ arguments that regulators failed to detect signs of the crisis before it occurred — or that Wall Street bailouts sent a message that big companies that make reckless bets would be rescued with taxpayer money. A $700 billion taxpayer-funded bailout program to prop up financial institutions incensed many Americans. So did the repeated bailouts of AIG, which paid hefty bonuses to employees who worked in the division that brought down the firm.

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to be reappointed,” said Richard Yamarone, economist at Argus Research. “When you go on an interview, you never speak of your shortcomings.”

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Cash for Clunkers a success, but ... Ken Thomas

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WASHINGTON

Expiring Monday, the Cash for Clunkers program encouraged more than a half-million Americans to dump their gas guzzlers for new cars and provided a much-needed, shortterm boost to the economy. Critics say that’s hardly the whole story. They view the $3 billion program as the equivalent of a Ford Edsel, a lemon of a policy and an example of Obama administration willingness to cherry-pick winners

ANALYSIS and stick taxpayers with the tab. Though the merits and flaws will be debated for years, the early assessment has to start with the program’s overwhelming popularity. Car buyers will have their last shot to take advantage of the $3,500 or $4,500 incentives this weekend — the program ends Monday night. Through early Friday, it had spent more than $2 billion in federal money, accounting for sales of more than 489,000 new vehicles. Beyond the individual sales, the program has led to notable — if perhaps temporary — economic gains. General Motors and Chrysler, fresh off government-led bankruptcies, have boosted production, along with Toyota, Ford and others. GM is rehiring more than 1,300 laid-off workers, Hyundai is bringing 3,000 workers back to an Alabama plant, and automakers are paying workers overtime to meet the demand. President Barack Obama lauded the car program in an interview with radio talk show host Michael Smerconish on Thursday, calling it “successful beyond anybody’s imagination.” Unless the final weekend turns into chaos, Obama can continue to cite the rebate system as a successful chapter of the government’s recovery effort, which has faced criticism for being slow to generate road and bridge construction projects needed to rejuvenate the economy. The signs are apparent — busy car dealerships and plenty of Americans who know someone who has turned in his old vehicle for a new Ford Focus or Honda Civic. “It wasn’t from the same old playbook of ideas out there,” said Paul Weinstein Jr., who served as chief of staff to President Bill Clinton’s Domestic Policy Council. “That is the irony. This will be remembered in many ways more than the other types of programs that were included in the stimulus.” But conservatives have connected “Clunkers” to federal bailouts for GM and Chrysler, what they describe as a bloated and ineffective economic stimulus plan and the Democrats’ plans to overhaul health care and the environment. The auto industry, they contend, has been the beneficiary of billions in taxpayer funds while plenty of other struggling industries have been forced to stand in line.

When the administration discovered the trade-in program was running out of money in late July and sought another $2 billion, Republicans questioned how Obama could run something as big as health care if his administration couldn’t properly manage a simple car rebate program. While small in comparison to other stimulus programs, Cash for Clunkers adds to the perception that Obama is simply trying to spend his way out of the economic downturn and let future generations deal with the consequences. The White House is expected to announce next week that the federal deficit will be a record $1.58 trillion for the current 2009 fiscal year, about $262 billion less than predicted earlier but still three times as large as last year. “It fits into that theme of artificially trying to pump up the economy in the short run but in my view at the expense of long-term growth,” said Chris Edwards, an economist with the libertarian Cato Institute. “It increases the government’s debt and will probably, like those other temporary programs, produce higher inflation in the future.” The administration also has faced questions about competence. Dealers have complained about delays in getting repaid for their deals, and the government’s online reimbursement system was flooded with requests early on. Some dealers have withdrawn from the program because they’re uncertain they’ll get paid. Jim Fleming, a former Republican state senator from Connecticut who now leads the state’s auto dealers association, said the benefits outweigh the costs. Dozens of dealerships on the brink of closing were spared, and his home state’s budget, which depends heavily on sales taxes, will get an unexpected boost. “This has absolutely stopped the bleeding,” Fleming said. But many auto analysts question whether Cash for Clunkers will have a lasting impact, robbing sales from the final months of 2009 and 2010. A slight auto industry recovery in July and August could be offset by declining sales in September and October and wipe away the bump in consumer confidence. “We’ve got inventories tight, prices going up, incentive activity dropping, new cars coming out in October at even higher prices,” said Jeremy Anwyl, CEO of the auto Web site Edmunds.com. “There’s not going to be much momentum that’s going to drive sales to the levels that we’ve seen.”

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Both main candidates for Afghan president claimed to be ahead Friday after an election marred by violence, spotty turnout and fraud allegations — threatening U.S. hopes for Afghans to come together to combat the challenges of Taliban insurgency, corruption and poverty. President Hamid Karzai’s campaign insisted he would have enough votes to avoid a runoff with his chief challenger, Abdullah Abdullah, a former foreign minister. Abdullah countered that he was leading but suspected there would be a runoff. Election officials called on the candidates to refrain from such claims, which could delay formation of a new government. Officials of Afghan and international monitoring teams agreed that it was too early to say who won or to know whether fraud was extensive enough to influence the outcome. Millions of Afghans voted Thursday in the country’s second-ever direct presidential election, although Taliban threats held down the turnout, especially in the militant south where Karzai was expected to run strong among his fellow Pashtuns. Insurgent attacks claimed more than two dozen lives.

Bombings in Baghdad undermine optimism BAGHDAD

Some worshippers stayed away from mosques Friday, offering their traditional prayers at home. Markets had fewerthan-usual shoppers. Parks were strangely uncrowded — unusual for a hot August day. The normally bustling streets of Baghdad were subdued, in sharp contrast to the lively atmosphere that had been creeping back as major violence ebbed the past two years. Devastating truck bombs targeting symbols of state authority this week have undermined Iraqis’ confidence and battered the prime minister’s image as a champion of security ahead of parliamentary elections in January. Iraqis have grown used to explosions in the years since the 2003 U.S. invasion, but Wednesday’s attacks against the Foreign and Finance ministries dashed hopes that the security situation had turned around for good.

Lockerbie bomber release stirs diplomatic dispute LONDON

The release of the only man convicted of blowing up a Pan

Am flight in 1988 has brought high drama and controversy: the jeering mob outside a Scottish prison, the cheering crowd at a Tripoli airport, the furious families of the 270 people who died in the Lockerbie bombing. Britain on Friday condemned the “upsetting” scenes of jubilation in Tripoli at the return of Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and considered canceling a royal visit to Libya as a sign of displeasure. President Barack Obama said the warm welcome in Libya was “highly objectionable.” Despite the strong words, the diplomatic end of the decadeslong Lockerbie saga is unlikely to damage steadily warming relations between the West and Libya, a country once reviled as a pariah state.

Animal experts confirm swine flu in turkeys SANTIAGO, CHILE

Chile said Friday that tests show swine flu has jumped to birds, opening a new chapter in the global epidemic. Top flu and animal-health experts with the United Nations in Rome and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta were monitoring the situation but said the infected turkeys have suffered only mild effects, easing concern about a potentially dangerous development.

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Broncos to face Seahawks today Gregg Bell

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Former Steamboat Springs High School goalie Matt Dawes will go to Cherry Creek High School for his senior year. Moving to Denver will allow Dawes to play for the elite Colorado Thunderbirds Midget Major U-18 AAA team.

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With one eye on his future, Matt Dawes simply couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play in one of the most competitive leagues in the nation. Dawes, an All-Colorado selection as goalie last season for the Steamboat Springs High School hockey team, recently made the Colorado Thunderbirds Midget Major U-18 AAA team. The team, based out of Denver, plays teams from across the country

in a highly competitive league. “This popped up, and I really thought about it,” Dawes said. “I thought about how much I want to play at the next level. This leads to the next level.” It also means that come winter, Dawes won’t be in net for Steamboat. After his performance last season and attendance at several top-level prospect camps, Dawes was given the opportunity to tryout for the Thunderbirds. The coaches for the Thunderbirds saw Dawes compete at the Chicago Showcase and invited him and 12 other goal-

ies to the tryouts. The tryouts consisted of conditioning and goaltending drills. Each goalie also played a period in net during a scrimmage. “I was not thinking about the pressure,” Dawes said. “I wanted to make things simple. That’s the big thing about tryouts. You have to face the facts. The tryout was one save at a time and keep things simple.” Dawes made the cut along with a goalie from Texas. The move also means Dawes will enroll for his senior year at Cherry Creek High School. Practice starts Sept. 1, and the

season runs until March or April depending on how the Thunderbirds perform. The team plays more than 60 regular season games across the country. More than 60 percent of the players go on to play junior or collegiate hockey. Dawes, whose ultimate goal is to play at the Division I level, said playing for the Thunderbirds gives him the best chance to get there. “What’s at the end of the tunnel is Division I,” he said. “I’m just at the bottom of the See Hockey, page 25

Rockies lose crucial series opener Arnie Stapleton

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DENVER

Jonathan Sanchez tossed five solid innings, Aaron Rowand hit a three-run homer, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies, 6-3, on

Friday night in the opener of an important four-game series. Sanchez (6-10) allowed an unearned run and two hits to win for just the third time since his no-hitter against San Diego on July 10. The left-hander’s strong outing couldn’t have come at a more opportune

time for the Giants, who pulled within a game of the Rockies in the National League wildcard chase. Colorado played without star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, who was ill, and ace righthander Aaron Cook headed to the clubhouse with a sore right

shoulder in the fourth inning. Sanchez struck out eight and walked four in handing the Rockies a rare setback at Coors Field, where Colorado had won 25 of its first 35 games under Jim Tracy, who See Rockies, page 25

Hey, Broncos fans. Don’t fret yet about Kyle Orton and the three interceptions in his Denver debut last week. Perhaps the best thing that could happen to your struggling new quarterback right now will occur tonight: He’ll be in Seattle NEXT GAME: for a preseason Broncos game. at Seattle A year ago 8:30 p.m. this week, Orton today came to Qwest TV: Field with the CBS Bears while in a battle with Rex Grossman to become Chicago’s starter. He watched as the Seahawks blitz left Grossman with a cut below the bridge of his nose, with a wrap over his bruised throwing forearm — and without his job. Seattle’s constant blitzing was rare for a preseason game, when simple defenses are the norm to keep players healthy and scouting eyes in the dark for the real season. Orton replaced Grossman in the second quarter that night. He led Chicago on a crisp scoring drive during a two-minute drill late in the half, when Seattle was playing a more conventional, prevent defense. Two days later, the Bears named Orton as their starter. After the season, they and Denver swapped starting quarterbacks, with Jay Cutler now in Chicago. Now Orton is about to face another vanilla defense in Seattle, during another second preseason game. Orton also won’t have to worry about 2008 Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Trufant. He’s yet to practice during the Seahawks training camp because of a disc issue in his back, and he may not be ready for Seattle’s opener Sept. 13. Rookie outside linebacker Aaron Curry, Seattle’s dynamic fourth overall draft choice, who made plays all across the field in last weekend’s victory at San Diego, may be out, too. Curry See Broncos, page 24

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tion business, and I think with the veterans you have back there and Champ being the great player he is and Brian being the great player he is, me and Renaldo are going to come in and try to match that. “And if we can match that, I think as a unit we’re going to be OK.” Defensive backs coach Ed Donatell loves having four guys with this kind of background in his backfield. “It’s pretty neat, especially

when you’ve coached a long time and then you get a group of guys like that,” Donatell said. “They have a lot of good ideas that you want to use, and they’re really easy to work with. These guys, their personalities are so great to put them together. They’re all so cooperative, and they’re coming together. I think we’re going to have some pretty nice chemistry.” The young backups that fill out the upgraded secondary appreciate the starters’ experience, pedigree and willingness to share their experiences.

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ing cost coach Mike Shanahan his job after 14 seasons. While some observers across the league see four graybeards who have undoubtedly lost a step, the Broncos behold a foursome with 42 years’ worth of collective NFL experience, 15 Pro Bowl selections and 104 interceptions. “On paper, we look pretty good,” Goodman said. “We also look old; I’ve heard that. At the end of the day, this is a produc-

has been sidelined since straining his groin Tuesday night. That will soften a Seattle defense that ranked last in the NFL in passing yards allowed in 2008 and is remaking itself. “We have a lot to work on,” said new Seahawks coach Jim Mora, who is planning to play his starters through most if

not all tof he first half against Denver. “Thank God we have three more preseason games.” So Orton, who is 21-12 as a starter in the NFL, seemingly has a prime opportunity to rebound from last week’s horrible night in San Francisco. Denver’s starters could play into the second half today. “I’m not worried about it,” Orton said when asked about

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the possibility of losing the starting job. “I’ve got a lot of confidence in me, and my team has a lot of confidence in me.” That includes Denver’s Josh McDaniels, who like Mora is in his first season running his team. “I feel very confident where we’re at,” McDaniels said about his new starter’s alarming debut. Plus, the Broncos coach has other issues.

Angry wide receiver Brandon Marshall may be benched in Seattle after spending this week on the scout team. Marshall is upset with the Broncos about their refusal to redo his contract or trade him and with their handling of his acquittal on battery charges last week, when players were told by a staffer not to say they were happy for him.

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Cook removed after walk in 4th inning Rockies continued from 23 took over from fired manager Clint Hurdle on May 29. Cook (10-6) was removed after he walked Nate Schierholtz on four pitches leading off the fourth. Josh Fogg came in and gave up Rowand’s 11th homer after Travis Ishikawa reached on second baseman Ian Stewart’s error. Cook labored through a 47-pitch outing, allowing four earned runs and three hits with four walks. In his previous start at Florida on Sunday, he allowed a season-high seven runs in just 2 1/3 innings.

It was a disappointing series opener for Colorado and the large crowd at Coors Field. The Rockies had gone 50-25 since Tracy took over, becoming just the seventh team in major league history to go 15 games over .500 after being as many as a dozen under .500 in one season. But they got off to a slow start and finished with three errors. Cook gave up three runs in the first before the crowd of 43,666 had even settled in. Bengie Molina drove in a run with a ground-rule double, Schierholtz followed with a sacrifice fly and Ishikawa punched a run-scoring single

up the middle. Colorado got a run back in the first when left fielder Eugenio Velez mishandled Todd Helton’s single, allowing Dexter Fowler to score. The Rockies had numerous scoring opportunities squelched by San Francisco before loading the bases on two walks and a hit batter in the seventh. Lefthander Jeremy Affeldt came in and got Helton to hit into a 1-2-3 double play on a fullcount 96 mph fastball to end the threat. Seth Smith connected for a pinch-hit homer off Affeldt in the eighth.

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He just returned from a goaltender camp in Buffalo, N.Y., and said he’ll spend the next week moving to Denver and working on his conditioning. “We have always believed our job with any hockey player is to help them reach their goals,” Steamboat coach Jeff Ruff said.

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Detroit 7, Seattle 6 Cleveland 11, L.A. Angels 3 Boston 8, Toronto 1 Baltimore 8, Tampa Bay 7 Texas 11, Minnesota 1 Friday’s Games Seattle 9, Cleveland 4 Toronto 5, L.A. Angels 4 N.Y. Yankees 20, Boston 11 Tampa Bay 5, Texas 3 Minnesota 5, Kansas City 4, 10 innings Baltimore 5, Chicago White Sox 1 Detroit 3, Oakland 2 Saturday’s Games L.A. Angels (E.Santana 6-6) at Toronto (Richmond 6-6), 11:07 a.m. N.Y. Yankees (A.Burnett 10-6) at Boston (Tazawa 1-2), 2:10 p.m. Baltimore (Da.Hernandez 4-5) at Chicago White Sox (Danks 10-8), 5:05 p.m. Seattle (Fister 1-0) at Cleveland (Laffey 7-3), 5:05 p.m. Texas (Tom.Hunter 6-2) at Tampa Bay (Garza 7-8), 5:08 p.m. Minnesota (Duensing 0-1) at Kansas City (Davies 4-8), 5:10 p.m. Detroit (Galarraga 6-10) at Oakland (Cahill 6-12), 7:05 p.m. Sunday’s Games Seattle at Cleveland, 11:05 a.m. L.A. Angels at Toronto, 11:07 a.m. Texas at Tampa Bay, 11:38 a.m. Baltimore at Chicago White Sox, 12:05 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 12:10 p.m. Detroit at Oakland, 2:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 6:05 p.m. Monday’s Games Tampa Bay at Toronto, 5:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Boston, 5:10 p.m. Baltimore at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m. Detroit at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m. Oakland at Seattle, 8:10 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 69 50 .580 — Florida 65 57 .533 5 1/2 Atlanta 64 58 .525 6 1/2 New York 57 65 .467 13 1/2 Washington 43 79 .352 27 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 70 54 .565 — Chicago 61 59 .508 7 Houston 60 62 .492 9 Milwaukee 59 62 .488 9 1/2 Cincinnati 51 70 .421 17 1/2 Pittsburgh 50 70 .417 18 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 73 50 .593 — Colorado 68 54 .557 4 1/2 San Francisco 67 55 .549 5 1/2 Arizona 54 69 .439 19 San Diego 52 72 .419 21 1/2 ——— Thursday’s Games Cincinnati 2, San Francisco 1, 10 innings Philadelphia 12, Arizona 3 Colorado 4, Washington 1 Atlanta 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Houston 4, Florida 1 St. Louis 5, San Diego 1 L.A. Dodgers 7, Chicago Cubs 2 Friday’s Games Pittsburgh 5, Cincinnati 2 Milwaukee 7, Washington 3 N.Y. Mets 4, Philadelphia 2 Florida 5, Atlanta 3 Houston 1, Arizona 0 San Francisco 6, Colorado 3 San Diego 4, St. Louis 0 L.A. Dodgers 2, Chicago Cubs 1 Saturday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Lilly 9-7) at L.A. Dodgers (Haeger 0-1), 2:10 p.m. Arizona (Scherzer 7-7) at Houston (Moehler 7-9), 5:05 p.m. Cincinnati (Lehr 2-0) at Pittsburgh (Duke 9-11), 5:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Burns 3-4) at Washington (Lannan 8-9), 5:05 p.m. Florida (Volstad 9-9) at Atlanta (Hanson 8-2), 5:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Happ 9-2) at N.Y. Mets (Redding 1-4), 5:10 p.m. San Francisco (J.Martinez 3-1) at Colorado (De La Rosa 11-8), 6:10 p.m. St. Louis (C.Carpenter 13-3) at San Diego (Correia 8-9), 8:05 p.m. Sunday’s Games

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Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 11:10 a.m. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 11:35 a.m. Florida at Atlanta, 11:35 a.m. Milwaukee at Washington, 11:35 a.m. Arizona at Houston, 12:05 p.m. San Francisco at Colorado, 1:10 p.m. St. Louis at San Diego, 2:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at L.A. Dodgers, 2:10 p.m. Monday’s Games Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 11:10 a.m. Milwaukee at Washington, 2:35 p.m. San Francisco at Colorado, 6:40 p.m.

NFL — PRESEASON AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Miami 1 0 0 1.000 Buffalo 1 1 0 .500 New England 1 1 0 .500 N.Y. Jets 0 1 0 .000 South W L T Pct Houston 1 0 0 1.000 Tennessee 2 1 0 .667 Indianapolis 1 1 0 .500 Jacksonville 0 1 0 .000 North W L T Pct Baltimore 1 0 0 1.000 Pittsburgh 1 0 0 1.000 Cincinnati 1 1 0 .500 Cleveland 0 1 0 .000 West W L T Pct Oakland 1 0 0 1.000 Denver 0 1 0 .000 San Diego 0 1 0 .000 Kansas City 0 2 0 .000 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct N.Y. Giants 1 0 0 1.000 Dallas 1 1 0 .500 Washington 0 1 0 .000 Philadelphia 0 2 0 .000 South W L T Pct New Orleans 1 0 0 1.000 Atlanta 1 1 0 .500 Carolina 0 1 0 .000 Tampa Bay 0 1 0 .000 North W L T Pct Minnesota 2 0 0 1.000 Detroit 1 0 0 1.000 Green Bay 1 0 0 1.000 Chicago 0 1 0 .000 West W L T Pct San Francisco 1 0 0 1.000 Seattle 1 0 0 1.000 St. Louis 1 1 0 .500 Arizona 0 1 0 .000 ——— Thursday’s Games Cincinnati 7, New England 6 Indianapolis 23, Philadelphia 15 Friday’s Games Dallas 30, Tennessee 10 Atlanta 20, St. Louis 13 Minnesota 17, Kansas City 13 Saturday’s Games Carolina at Miami, 5:30 p.m. Detroit at Cleveland, 5:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Washington, 5:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Jacksonville, 5:30 p.m. Buffalo at Green Bay, 6 p.m. New Orleans at Houston, 6 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Chicago, 6 p.m. Oakland at San Francisco, 6:15 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 8 p.m. Denver at Seattle, 8:30 p.m. Monday’s Game N.Y. Jets at Baltimore, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 Jacksonville at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. St. Louis at Cincinnati, 5:30 p.m. Miami at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 New England at Washington, 6 p.m. Green Bay at Arizona, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 Indianapolis at Detroit, 11 a.m. New Orleans at Oakland, 2 p.m. Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 5:30 p.m. Tennessee at Cleveland, 5:30 p.m. San Diego at Atlanta, 6 p.m. Baltimore at Carolina, 6 p.m. N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants, 6 p.m. San Francisco at Dallas, 6 p.m. Seattle at Kansas City, 6 p.m.

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2002 VW Passat GLX, AWD, Sunroof, great on gas, low miles, excellent condition, good student car, $9,750. 970-734-7006 or 970-879-5341.

1986 Honda Goldwing Aspen Cade SE-I, 26k miles, with two trailers, 1 cargo, 1 tent trailer. Call 970-879-0275

2003 Chevy Astro, AWD, low mileage, ladder rack, studded snow tires, has been used as work van, has all seats $5,000 OBO 970-879-3452

1990 Pontiac Bonniville gets 20 MPG, great run around car asking $1000. Call 970-276-4152

“Let me know when you’re ready to sell your bike”

2004 Dodge Durango, Sweet!! 2000 “Jimmy” and Explorer Sports! 2004 Grand Cherokee, Great! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.tomreuter.com . Full Warranties

1997 Honda Civic, 4 door, 5 speed manual, 100k, 35-40 MPG, good condition, $4,000, 970-871-6056

2003 Ohara Caliber Snowcat Yanmar diesel hydrostatic drive Eight feet wide Choice of tracks $45,000.00 McCoy Co 970-653-3030

2002 Mercedes ML 500 Sports equipped. Silver, leather, new tires, sun roof, Navigation system. $15,000 970-819-2025

2007 Polaris Sportsman 500HO ATV, 4x4, like new, 100 miles. $5500 Call 970-871-6056 FOR SALE 2006 Honda CRF150 Dirt bike $1,500, 2005 Yamaha Raptor 660 $2,800 Call 970-819-6600 or 970-819-6602 1994 Polaris Explorer 4x4, $1600 1996 Polaris Explorer 4x4 $1900 Call 970-846-6814

Outcast PAC 800 pontoon fishing boat. Anchor system, motor mount. Highest quality construction. Excellent condition. $1300.00 new, $825.00 846-9374 Free Minkota 30 Trolling motor with purchase of new 14’ Jon Boat #C808, with live well, Battery not included, dealer 824-6544

4FT X 8FT Galvanized Utility Trailer $450.00 970-870-0310

1996 Corvette LT1, Collector’s Edition, Loaded, Silver, T-top, automatic, Mint, 30K miles, $18,500. 970-846-4447, 970-846-3998.

George is selling his 2000 Road King, $10,000. Call 970-846-0406

2001 Range Rover 4x4, V8, Leather, heated seats/ windshield, Blizzak snow tires included, Sun / Moon Roof, Clean! $7800 970-819-0720

Lexus RX300m, 2002 model, good condition, in dash GPS, complete utility package, KBB value $10,275.00 /negotiable. For more information 970-846-2822

1986 Yamahopper QT50 50cc motorbike, runs, needs minor work. Asking $250. Call 970-367-5034.

2001 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5, “MINT CONDITION” V6 4X4, AUTO, FULL POWER, TOW PACKAGE, READY TO ROLL! $9,995 970-846-2551

2007 Pontiac G6-GT. Only 16K miles. Silver/Black. Very clean and great mileage 26MPG avg. XM, Sunroof, spoiler, etc. $14,500. 970-870-1834. 2003 Rav4, AWD, 134k miles, good condition, $9,500 OBO. Call 970-819-6040 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 FOR SALE- 1969 Plymouth Valient slant six, mint condition- it’s classic! $3,500 Call 970-879-9269 BUY POLICE IMPOUNDS! Cars, Trucks, SUV`s from $500! Hondas, Acuras, Chevys, Toyotas, etc. For Listings call 800-576-6918 xA875

Yamaha Dirt Bike YZ 250F 2008. Barely used, $5,500 OBO. 970-846-4447

2006 Volkswagon Jetta, 44k miles, leather seats, sunroof, power everything. $11,000 OBO 970-326-8420

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. 2003 Honda Element AWD, 5 Speed Manual, All Power, Skylight, Fog Lights, Cruise Control, CD Player. $10,500 OBO. 970-736-8369 Evenings

2005 Chevrolet 1/2ton, camper shell, 6’ lift, step bars, brush guard. Must see to Appreciate. Low mileage Asking $15,000 Make offer. 970-824-6114 leave message 2005 4x4 Cargo Astro Van w/shelves, 50k/miles, Ready for Business! 1997 F150 QuadCab, $4,850 -#2851 Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com.

2000 BMW R1150 GS 28,000 miles, Black, system cases, top case, excellent condition, $8000 OBO 970-4642

1992 Mazda B2600 4x4 pickup. $2200 OBO. (970)620-5500 or (208)867-6815

2005 KTM 65 SX $2000 Both good condition, never raced, light use. 2006 Shore Lander 1400UA trailer, $875, used 12 times. 970-819-5342.

22’ 1995 Dutchman Bumper Pull Camper. Excellent condition. $6,300. 970-819-2826.

1976 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40, 60K miles, 4-inch lift, 35-inch tires, and more! $6900 OBO. Call Dan: 970-846-8976. More Info: www.sharps.net/landcruiser 1998 Chevy Blazer Automatic 4x4, Great condition, New engine, new snow tires. $3000 OBO Call 210-332-8611 78 cj5 Jeep, V8, needs work lots of rust. Runs well, needs starter. Hard top. $2500 obo. 970-846-7664. 2001 LandRover 4x4, V8 Automatic, LOADED Leather, 2.5 lift, new tires, Custom Built bumper with Wench and Jack. Towing Package. 100k, Very good condition inside and out. Asking $7800 Call 937-231-3925

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! $29,900. 970-824-5337

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1988 Nissan 4x4 pick up, $1000 Call 970-879-8438

2001 KTM EXC 380 2stroke, street legal, Excellent condition, low hours, has all the Extras. $3000 OBO Call 970-870-8869

20’ 1976 Miniwinnie, new tires, new rebuilt Transmission, gas / electric Refrigerator, solar electric, nice clean unit. $2495 951-440-8487

2003 Century 42,500 miles, white w/ grey int., power everything. Garaged, mint condition, new tires. $5,000 OBO Frank 970-870-3363

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(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!

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1992 F150 EXTENDED CAB, 140,000 MILES, CLEAN ENGINE, NEW STARTER, RADIATOR, BATTERY AND TIRES, $1,500 OBO CALL 970-819-9574 1988 F-250 4x4, Air, Cruise, Tilt, V8, 5speed, 40,500 actual miles. $8800 Call 970-638-4403 2007 Dodge 3500 Laramie Quad 4x4, $33,000 OBO. 2007 John Deere 325 Skidsteer with trailer $28,000 OBO. Over 100 pieces of scafeling with mixer $4300. 970-878-4535 (12) Trucks from $500 Down! 2000 Ford Ranger Flareside, Hot! 1998 Dodge QuadCab 1500, Tough! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com. 1997 Ford F150 Reg cab 4x4 with topper, $2500 obo. 970-846-3092. 1994 Chevy 2500 PU 4 WD ladder racks & tool box original owner $3,000 970-846-8989 FOR SALE: 1986 Nissan Pickup ext. cab. Needs so me engine work. Can be for parts $800 Call 970-276-4152

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Free rabbit and cage. Call 970-736-8145. FREE:twin box spring, 2’6” full light door (no jam), child car booster seat (up to 80 lbs), Mothering Magazines 2001-2006, women’s leather tele boots size Eur. 36/US 41/2. 970-879-7736. 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

Free to a good home, red, female, miniature pinscher, AKC Registered, unspayed. Call 970-826-2761 FREE: Border Collie to good home. 6 months old. Moving not able to keep. Call 970-879-7519 FREE 28” COLOR CONSOLE TV, 970-870-1413 FREE:Styrofoam coolers. Call Gavin 846-8004

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CHILDCARE OFFERED: Craig mother with 30 years experience has opening Monday - Thursdays. Children of all ages. Call 937-231-3925

Composted manure for your flower beds & garden. 3 cubic yards. Delivered $225. Contact Jon 970-819-1356.

Need Top Soil? Call 970-879-0655 TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! Kimco 879-6898 Cabinets $50, snowblower $100, shop vacuums, space heaters, coolers ranging $3-75, freezer $100, new 6’ bury spigots $80 pair. 970-734-5081

IntExt LLC We do it all!

Construction, Remodeling, Renovations. Your satisfaction is our highest priority! Licensed & Insured. Also offering tree removal! 970-819-4991

Bodyworker wanted. Share room with acupuncture -massage practitioner in busy, upbeat PT office. 2-3days week, table included, $180-$250 Negot. 970-846-8985

FREE: Dry Horse Manure for your gardens 879-5811 Misc. Lighting fixtures Commercial grade 277 volt various sizes, Call 870-1180 Trex Composite decking material. Approx. 2038 linear FT, Woodland Brown. Asking $2100 for all. Call 847-421-9442

BRAND NEW AFFORDABLE FURNITURE! Beds, dressers, recliners, bunk beds, book shelves, couches... Accepting quality consignment. RUMMAGERS 11th St. South, downtown 970-870-6087

3 year old Hitachi 57” Projection TV (model 57F59A) with large entertainment center. $1,500 OBO. Call 970.879.6100 for more information.

For Sale: Twin underdresser bed and dresser with mattress, oak, $150. Custom down couch; paid $4,000 new, $500 OBO 970-819-4727

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Antique Roll Top Desk $750.00 970-870-0310 Old farm equipment, harness pieces, single trees, sewing machine bases, Victorian log holder. Prices ranging from $10-50. Call 970-734-5081

Graco Double Stroller:$165 Dream Designer Double Jog Stroller:$195 Child Bike Seat:$25 $300 for all 3 items. All great condition. 846-2532

Riley’s Coating - Cedar & Wood Specialist. Specializing in Ceder sides, Replacing & Treating Shingle roofs. References Available 970-389-9850

55 Gallons of unopened Sherwin Williams water based “Woodscapes” semi-transparent stain, “Leeward” color. Retail $1925 will sell for $750. 970-879-2235 NEED DRYWALL WORK? Hang, Tape, texture, Patchwork. No job too big or small, Competitive Pricing. Jeramy (970)819-7324, (970)819-9974 FOR SALE- Must be Sold! 3 bedroom, 1 bath mobile home in Willow Bend, Oak Creek $6,000 obo Call 970-846-2149 or 970-879-9269

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1928 McCormick 1020 Tractor, rubber & steel wheels. $3,700 or trade. 1959 Massey-Ferguson 85, loader, excellent engine, tires, live PTO, 3pt, $3,900 or trade. 970-846-1511 Trailers for sale: 4 dumps, 3-horse slant, new / used snows, (25) ATV, (10) auto / equipment, 30’ dually, dealer 824-6544 2005 Zetor Tractor with implements. Cab AC, 4x4, 650 hours, 75pto HP. Daughter’s going to college need to sell! 970-276-4803

Revolvers for Sale - CHARTER ARMS 38 Special Off Duty $395, TAURUS RAGING HORNET with scope $700, both excellent. 970-846-5016

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

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16’ cattle trailer, goose neck, $1800 OBO 970-824-1724

Portable winch runs with chainsaw motor (motor included) used once $700 Call: 846-3205 Firewood:Cox Bros Sawmill Split 4cents lb. (approx. $80.00 cord) Long Slab Bundles available 970-824-3919, 970-824-4071 leave message Fri. 9-5 Sat 9-12

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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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Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history. Downtown Books, 543 Yampa Ave. Craig 970-824-5343

Foxfire Fuelwood 970-736-2745 Juniper, Pinon, Aspen, Pine. Accurate cords with deliveries available. The wood you need, when you need it.

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Call to sign up. Randall Salky, Attorney at Law McGill Professional Law 970-879-6200 ext. 13 60” WIDE FORMAT DIGITAL PRINTER Includes photo media. Encad Novajet 880 Dan (970) 819-2699

Free to good home 6 month old German Shepard mix puppy. Great with kids. Rebecca (970)871-1048 or (970) 291-9326 FREE:Coal, you haul Call 970-846-3839

FREE WOOD PALLETTS FREE WOOD PALLETS AT THE STEAMBOAT PILOT BUILDING ON CURVE PLAZA. YOU HAUL AWAY AS MANY AS YOU LIKE. 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

Kenmore propane grill pretty good shape (no tank). 4 Michelin LTX PU tires size 265/70R16 5-10K left on them. Marty 970-879-4128 Free rabbit and cage. Call 970-736-8145.

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.

**FRESH PALISADE PEACHES & PRODUCE** August. Corner by Furniture Gallery-Casa Loya, 385 S. Ranney St. in Craig, CO. Tuesdays & Saturdays, 10:00am ‘til sell out. Mt. Lincoln Peach Company (970)361-2027

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Free towing of unwanted & abandoned vehicles. 879-1065

New Daycare Opening in Craig September 1st Now accepting Applications for All Day Childcare. Infants - 5 years old. Please call Colleen at 970-819-2449

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BUYING GOLD, SILVER AND PLATINUM BULLION AND COINS. Call (970)-824-5807 or Cell (970)-326-8170. New red bricks 3,000 0.25 a piece or $700 for all, tractor post hole digger $75, Call 970-734-5080 or 970-734-5081

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Older Caterpillar D6C Dozer, Power Shift, Hydraulic, Straight blade with Hydraulic tilt. Rops Canopy. $18,000; 16’ Cattle Guard $500970-824-4646

Hoyte Heat Compound Bow. Complete, ready to hunt. All accessories inc. $1200. invested, asking $450. Firm. If serious call 819-8391

Pine, Oak, and Walnut. 1x, 2x, and timbers of multiple dimensions, call 970-819-1265

Large campsite with 26’ TEEPEE, firepit, bath, shower, fresh water, archery target, 10Mi. West of Steamboat on Trout Creek. 970-879-3699.

Looking for a housekeeper. 2 days a week, 4-6 hours a day starting Sept. Call 970-819-5546 and leave a message.

WANTED Archery elk hunt, desire early early season hunt, 78 years old, prefer stand or blind hunting, call 602-571-4260

BECOME A MASSAGE THERAPIST THIS SKI SEASON! MountainHeart School, Crested Butte! 850 hours, 6 Month Certification. November 30. 800-673-0539 www.mountainheart.org

Loudy Simpson - Ice Arena Sat. August 29th 9am - 5pm and Sun. August 30th - 9am - 3pm

Ping Pong Table $50, *42” round Pedestal table $35, *Hunter Douglas honeycomb shade. 791/2W X 471/4L $100, *Air Compressor $125, *Radial Arm Saw $75, *Chest of Drawers $30 970-870-8091 2 walk in coolers with compressors 1@8’x12’ & 1@10’x12’, $3000 each OBO. Made up of modular panels so can be reshaped to other sizes or configurations. Call Tom 875-2741 or Kent 870-1150 FOR SALE: Head Mounts; Caribou - $400; Elk $1000; Moose - $1250. Call 970-846-0287 1955 Chevy 3100 Pick-Up with Napco 4WD, 350 motor $3,800. **Vintage snowmobiles, John Deere, Harley Davidson, Massey-Ferguson and others! 970-846-1511 Laundry Folder Braun Sigma model $4500 OBO. Stihl 55RS Weedwacker gas powered, set for blades. $250, Mini roller scaffold $150; Bosch Hammer Drill $250 Call 970-734-8029 1 2004 Traillite 21’ pull camper trailer,; 2 36 Caliber Black powder pistols (1round barrel, 1 octagon barrel); 1 Aluminium 2 wheel cart, 1 Dewalt Chop Saw. 970-824-8376 Need Top Soil? Call 970-879-0655

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Regional Goldsmith, Ron Denning “The Gold Guy” Ron provides immediate payment for your old gold jewelry, nuggets, kuggerands, platinum, sterling silver flatwear, coins before 1964. Call Ron @ (970) 390-8229 with questions.

For Sale: 2 yr old German Short Hair, Female, Fixed, Micro chipped, papered, trained for upland & competition, great disposition. $800: 6 yr old Paint Gelding, good disposition needs work $1500 OBO. 970-819-5207

Offering Hay hauling! Specializing in hay, lumber, small equipment, etc... Call for info: (970) 629-3936 Rob. Trihull Boat with 75HP Mercury and easy load trailer; ATC 200 Honda 3 wheeler, 350 4 Trax Honda 4 wheeler; 06 Yamaha Grizzly 660 4 wheeler with snow plow; 06 CRF 250R Honda; Craftmans snow plower. Many Guns. Everything in Excellent condition. Rick 970-846-1720 Need a TUTOR? Friendly, effective tutor available for your child or teen, in my home or yours. Most subjects available. Please call 846.0613 if interested. Lopi Spirit-B gas heating stove. 40,000 BTU high efficiency. Solid brass door & legs, blower, piping. Like new. $2300 970-846-9374

Individual and Group Health Insurance PPO, ALL-PROVIDER. Emergency room, RX. Rates guaranteed. Replace expensive COBRA Plans. www.LoneEagleInsurance.com (970)879-1101 D and C Medical Marijuana, LLC and Therapeutic Massage by appointment only Call Daryl 970-879-2752

86 Case 580K Backhoe. 1600hrs, 4x4, Heated Cab, Extendahoe, Clamshell Loader, All Service Manuals Included. $15,000 OBO Scott 970-393-0527

American Eskimos, Teacup Chihuahua, Cocker Spaniels, Mini Schnauzer & Shihapoo. AKC Female, Bassetthond 6 months old. Baker Drive Pets 970-824-3933

CUSTOM HAYING! Small square bales. Call 970-629-9299, leave message. 50 Large Round Bales Premium Alfalfa Grass $60 per bale, can deliver for additional fee. Horse Boarding $245 per Month includes hay. Nov 1st - April 30th. Hay Hauling, Large square or rounds. Call Bob 970-846-2999 Hay For Sale, alfalfa grass mix, big round bales, by the ton or bale, delivery if needed, $85 ton, 970-620-3243 Premium irrigated alfalfa-mix hay with Feed Value Report. Small square bales, Large rounds, $100 per ton. Delivery Available. 970-824-1050

Malamute Puppies!! 1st shots, wormed, ready Sept 1st. $500 Call 970-819-9096

12 Horse Power Craftsman snowblower, purchased March 2008 $1200, 3 snowplows $200 each, tire chains $50 each Call 970-734-5080

FREE Banana! Powder Pursuits Snowboard shop. Largest selection of Libtech Snowboard’s Labor Day weekend Sale! at Kali’s. Call 970-846-1905

Hay for sale. Timothy/ Brome/Clover small, square bales. You pick up. $4.25 per bale. (970) 871-7921 AWARD WINNING Grass - Alfalfa Hay. Small bales for sale $5 per bale. NEVER rained on. Analysis Available. Call 970-276-4803 Tim Brome Clover, no sprays no chems, good horse hay, good color, 700lb round bales, 35 tons in field, all or part, good buy 970-846-1880

Iron Mike pitching machine 85MPH, 200 ball hopper; Jugs 101 pitching machine 90MPH; 70’x16’x14’ Cage net, radar gun, pitching screens. All like new, used inside. $3,200 Less than half of new. Call 970-846-1880

WANTED: 4 Literary Sojourn Tickets. 846-8343

15” Saddle, adies Cow Horse by Denny Sargeant. Quality product, almost new, paid $1,800 asking $1,500. Hurt my back and can’t use it! 970-824-5038 Registered Highland Cattle, beautiful condition, cows and calves, call for information and directions to see. 303-469-4708 3yr old Bay Quarter Horse Gelding, 60 day professional training, English Western, Great disposition, Ready for anything. $5000 OBO 970-276-4803

7 yr old, Nice Sorrel Quarter Horse Mare, English Western, Barrels, 4H Pony Club, Great kids horse. $6000 OBO 970-276-4803

Premium Irrigated Grass Hay, Small Heavy Squares. $5 each or 500lb round bales, easy to move and feed $30 each. Pearl Lake 970-846-3475 1,000 ton, alfalfa, large, round 970-824-6258 or 970-326-5151

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FREE WOOD PALLETTS FREE WOOD PALLETS AT THE STEAMBOAT PILOT BUILDING ON CURVE PLAZA. YOU HAUL AWAY AS MANY AS YOU LIKE. 20 700lb. round horse hay bales, Timothy Brome mix, $45 each, garage kept, no rain we load you haul, 970-871-7863 09’ Grass / Alfalfa Mix. Small bales $4.75 per bale, Large rounds $110 per ton. Large round Oat Hay $50 per ton. Delivery available. 970-629-3791 Grass Hay, small bales, $125 per ton. Available now. 970-638-4617 or 970-638-4408 Registered Scottish Highland cattle: cows, heifers, cow-calf pairs available. Range of colors and ages. Contact Jon 819-1356. Good, irrigated meadow hay with no rain. $70 a ton. Call 970-824-6933

MONTROSE: Crafty Lady store closing after 19 years. Everything must go. High quality yarn, needles, scrapbooking paper, embellishments, punches, rubber stamps and more. Fixtures, cash registers and equipment. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 9 to 4 Saturday. 225 North Townsend, next to Burger King in Montrose. (970) 216-5645. Storage Sale! Thrus, Fri 9am-5pm & Sat 9am-1pm. Northwest Storage #214(past Tri-State), 2 work benches, recliners, Washer, Dryer, table, chairs, dressers, TV’s, exercise machines, 12 6’ horse panels, saddle, tools,fishing stuff, many household items. Something for everyone! BACK TO SCHOOL SALE! Friday, August 21 and Saturday the 22nd, 9:00 am to ? BRAND NEW DONATIONS!! Lots and lots of furniture, great clothing for the whole family, Home decor items, unique collectibles, variety of furniture, boots, tools, computer stuff, and mens items, clothing for the entire family, jewelry. Portion of the proceeds go to the Veterans through Love Inc. Specific items for Veteran’s are free. Craig Storage # 17 (Behind Craig Sports & Subway on Woodbury Drive) Garage Sale - Nice furniture - king log bed w/ mattress, oak desks, matching washer, dryer, baby items, all quality - 319 Steele St 8:00-2:00 Sat and Sunday 620-6108

Garage Sale Sat 08/22 10am - 2pm No early birds. 26975 Neptune PL, Willow Creek Pass Clark: Clothing, toys, furniture, DVD’s, stereo stuff, candles, misc items. 970-879-8177

Hay for sale. Timothy/ Brome/Clover small, square bales. You pick up. $4.25 per bale. (970) 871-7921

FOUND AT FISH CREEK RESERVOIR, GREY FLEECE AND CARHART VEST ON AUGUST 9TH, CALL 970-870-1586 FOUND: Bike computer Mon 08/17 Sandylands. Call to identify 970-870-9386 FOUND: Ruff coated terrier. 879-5819

Downsizing Sale: Several chest of drawers, area rug, girls clothing, snowboard & boots, kids ski boots, kitchen gadgets, router table, bathroom sinks interior sliding barn doors, tile, 2 new Microwaves, an more! 34225 HWY 131, 1.4 miles out on 131.

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FOUND:Fly fishing rod found on Red Dirt trail 8/18/09. Call to identify 970-276-2575 FOUND: Fly Reel at Chuck Lewis Sat 8/15, Call Matt to identify 970-871-9002 FOUND: Bicycle tool kit found on Mt. Werner. Please Call Rick 871-3194 LOST:Black, Mainecoon, long haired cat, bright green eyes, kitten looking, around Tamarack, on the 13th, call 970-846-3245

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

Several horses for sale. ages 1-17. No reasonable offer refused. 970-846-3057 9 year old gelding quarter horse, gentle trail horse. Well broke with saddle and tack. $2,000. Call 970-846-5877

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Certified Alfalfa Grass Hay This years, covered. Square Bales $7.50 per bale. 970-326-6473

Horse pasture available, fenced, water, easy access, great feed. 10 miles West of Steamboat, behind Saddle Mountain. 970-879-3699

Boer & Boer cross goats, some yearling nannies, this years babies and 1 Wether ready for butcher. Call 970-276-4152 Fresh roasted green chillies- The Chile Divas are back at ACE at curve on Fri’s and Farmers Market on Saturdays.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

PIANO TUNING Offering maximum playability, enhanced tone, optimal artistic response. 1/2 Price Summer Tunings. John Mason, Registered Piano Technician 970-819-2771 Music Lessons: Piano and Voice. Piano lessons for ages 5 and up. Adults welcome. Beginners to Advanced. Voice lessons for females- ages 12 and up. Males- after voice change and up. Broadway and Classical styles taught. Please call or e-mail Stephanie at 970-291-1292 or blake.piano@gmail.com.

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.

NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE AT QUAIL RUN All of Covey Circle (off Whistler Rd) Sat 8/22 from 8am - 1pm. One stop shopping, Many garages participating, Lots of treasures and stuff. LOTS OF GREAT HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. Rocking chairs, wicker furniture, bar stools, linens, kitchen items, small appliances, lamps, pictures, gardening, women’s clothing, winter coats, Blucox Towbar. PLUS MUCH MORE. 1614 Cornice Court. Fri, Sat, Sun 9-4 Dakota Ridge garage sale, bunk bed and mattress, trampoline, PS3 Rock Band, kids bikes, exercise bike, lawn mower, high chair, 31570 Aspen Ridge RD use south entrance, Sat. 8-12. Garage sale Saturday 8/22 8-12 Furniture, household items, clothing. Fundraiser for orphanage in Uganda. 3370 Columbine Dr #101-Sunray Meadows Sat 08/22 Moving Sale 7am - 1pm 30705 Elk Ln; Tools, cloths, jewelry, silk plants, light fixtures (in box), tables, big screen TV & many more items. 970-846-0019 or 970-846-3139

FREE PUPPY to a good home. Male red-heeler mix about 3 months. Good with kids, dogs and cats. Call 970-756-2876.

BIG FUN MULTI PERSON GARAGE SALE! Skis, clothing, furniture, books, baked goods, etc. 411 Yahmonite, right over 9th St bridge

City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 www.petfinder.com Dogs for Adoption: Rowdee-2 yr. old male Pitl/Lab-Great with dogs! Sampson-7 yr old Rottweiler mix-Mellow. Hank- 4 yr old adorable heeler mix (in foster home). Hooch-Female 10yr. Husky. Chelsea-6 yr old rat terrier mix. Ellen-6-month sweet brindle pup. Tryko- 10 mos. cute medium sized dog! Abbey-10 mos. shy border collie mix. Cats for Adoption: Adult cats: $30 each. Need homes for semi-feral kittens.

RAINED OUT LAST WEEKEND, LETS TRY IT AGAIN! 251 8th Street (8th and Pine) Gorgeous half circle computer desk with inlays, williams sonoma items, sofas, Madame Alexaner dolls, Italian Toulle chandeliers, Pottery Barn items, athletic equipments, designer clothing and much more! 7:30-? Saturday Sat. 8/22 730am - ? NEB Please. Loads to sell: Household, kitchen, collectibles, bike, camp, ski., garden, clothing, stereo, electronics, & misc. 788 Mill Run Ct. Up Hilltop at Sinclair

Happy Fish Pet Emporium has new arrivals. Come say hi to Jefe and Mr. Magoo! 80 E 4th, Craig, 824-3772 TROPICAL ROCKIES NEW HOURS. Now 6 days per week. Mon - Sat 11am - 6pm. 970-879-1909

Yard sale: misc. house hold items, boys clothes ages 2-6, toys, baby furniture, exercise machine. 3316 Overlook Place. Sat. only 8am to 2pm.

MOVING SALE!!!!! SAT & SUN.... 7-11am Everything must go....Different things out each day. Corner of Yampa & 11th Street. Behind Bamboo Market.

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14 Logan Ave. Girls & Teen clothing lots of lamp shades, Burton snowboard with bindings, Trampoline with safety net Sat 8am - noon.

2nd Annual BAZZOOMBA BABE Fundraising Garage Sale! ALL proceeds donated to AVON WALK FOR BREAST CANCER! Saturday, Aug. 22, 442 3rd Street 8AM-2PM Something for everyone... lots ‘o freebies!!

FREE GARAGE SALE 8/22 8-11am 736 Oak sponsored by The United Methodist Church Moving Sale Everything must go! Washer, dryer, refrigerator, snowblower, misc antiques, clothing, ski equipment, BBQ’s and much more. 615 Pamela Ln. Sat 8am - Noon

MULTIPLE FAMILIES: 30 gallon antique crock, bottles, capper. Antiques, compressor, space heaters, violin, houseplants, garden supplies, gas grill, smoker, power tools, New Electric applieces, LP records, books, kids clothes, toys. 1104 / 1134 CRAWFORD AVE Saturday 8- Noon.

720 Yahmonite 3 Family Sale! Too much to list: area rugs, bike, unicycle, Thermarest, 8am til 12pm. No early birds please.

End of Summer Garage Sale! Take these to YOUR house. Kids recliner, sheets, cloths, Yu-Gi-Oh cards, electronic & boards games, books, Brass towel racks, more. Clean. 102 Hillside Sat 8am-Noon

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NO MORE DELAYS GARAGE SALE 8-12 431 3rd St. 8/22 Multi-family sale: Baby items: Stroller, jog stroller, pack and play; large dog crate; sm. pet carrier; large dog backpack, etc.

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Administrative Assistant needed for Business & Personal Duties. 12 to 16 hours per week, hours flexible. Basic Bookkeeping, Quickbooks, & Strong Organizational Skills. Must have dependable transportation. Email resume and salary expectations to: assistant@ahsinc.com

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Established law firm seeks experienced legal assistant, with excellent working skills in QuickBooks, Word, Court filing and billing programs. Need motivated, detail person to manage multiple tasks. Fax resume to 970-879-7022 or e-mail law@holloran.biz.

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Yard Sale Sat 7am & Sun 9am 2739 Abbey Rd: Electronics, furniture, household items, Men’s ski’s and ski gear, lawn mower and much more.

Ranch Moving Sale: space heaters, shop vacuums, hand carts, fencing materials, tank heaters, 6ft bury spigots, garden tools, wheel barrels, weed eaters, coolers, light fixtures, old farm equipment, single trees, horse tack, log rack, tractor post hole digger, snowplows, 12HP craftsman snowblower $1200, deck snowblower $100, freezer $100, 3,000 red brick .25ea or $700. Fri-Sun 8-3, 15100 WUS 40 8 miles West of Milner, watch for sign. 970-734-5081 or 970-734-5080

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Program Assistant

Full-time benefited position in Craig. This position will provide administrative support to management staff in the Craig office. Must be able to work independently and provide expected outcomes for designated tasks and programs. Excellent computer and attention to detail required. Apply in person at the VNA, 745 Russell Street, Craig or 940 Central Park Dr. Suite 101, Steamboat. Please direct inquiries to sanderso@nwcovna.org. EOE

Quality Control, earn up to $100 per day. Evaluate Retail stores, training provided, no experience required. 888-731-1042 Good earning potential! Wrecker Driver. Good driving record. Experienced. Benefits. Sunshine Mountain Auto 879-1210.

Auto Glass Installer

Delivery Drivers Needed TOP PAY FOR THE RIGHT PEOPLE. Deliver auto Parts to the best mechanics in Routt County FT, PT Benefits. Clean DrivingRecord a Must. NAPA. 2550 Lincoln.

The Hayden School District has the following positions open for the 2009-2010 school year:

High School: Sign Language Interpreter

To apply, visit the district website at www.haydenschools.org and click on the employment link for further information.

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Coach America Crew Transport has the perfect full or part time position transporting railroad crews in the Phippsburg area. Must be able to drive anytime day or night. DOT physical, drug test & criminal background check required. Must have a good driving record. Safety incentive available for drivers. To apply call Patty Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm at (970)736-2204. EOE

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 THE TRUCK STOP is looking for an experienced Tech to join our team. Apply at 1890 Elk River Plaza

OFFICE ASSISTANT

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The Craig Daily Press offers competitive compensation. The Craig Daily Press takes pride in a flexible and friendly work environment. We offer an excellent benefit package including: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off and unlimited potential for advancement. Please direct your resume and cover letter to Renee Campbell to rcampbell@craigdailypress.com EOE. 201583

George is Sailing Away, and selling the rest of his stuff!

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Qualified candidates will be dynamic, aggressive, detail-oriented, highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven atmosphere. The right candidate will be able to operate a computer and have experience using Microsoft Office products and have the ability to learn new software programs.

Garage Sale 2385 W HWY 40 Fri & Sat 8am -? Furnitures, Vehicle, lots of stuff.

Copper Ridge Storage Unit Sale #172. Saturday 8/22, 9 am to 1pm. Fly Fishing Gear, Camping Equipment, Snowboards, Skis, Household Items.

The Craig Daily Press is seeking a self-motivated, energetic individual to fill the position of Office/Advertising Assistant.

Raindrop Water is seeking a driver with CDL class B, air brakes and tanker endorsements must have clean driving record and pass drug tests (do not call if driving record has a DUI or Drug Conviction) Must know Routt County roads and have experience in winter driving be able to chain truck. 879-0655

Golf Course Maintenance Course crew position through the end of Oct. Contact Lenny at 846-5520 or lkline@catamountranchclub.com

Need childcare in my home for 2 older children 3 days/week, after school. Some evenings and weekends. Non-smoker. Must have own car and good driving record. Call Christy 970-367-6101

Looking for a LIVE IN nanny to work 2 to 3 days a week with 2 children ages 3 and 5. Room and utilities in exchange for care. Must have references, be non-smoking, NP. Call Barb 970-846-3539.

Precision Excavating, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Office Assistant. Position will do data entry, cleaning and fill-in as gravel pit scale operator. Bookkeeping background is helpful. Please apply in person at 1545 West Jefferson Ave. in Hayden. EOE

Steamboat Schools District - ELL Family Liaison -17.5 hrs week -$21.27 hour. Speech Coach (or Co-coaches), Girls Lacrosse Coach, SSHS. Please complete district classified application at https://apps.winocular.com/steamboat/apply/ Questions: 970-871-3199. EOE

Determine your own future! Sales Associates - Full time; Warehouse / Sales Part time. Apply @ Sears 1855 Shield Dr or Email resume to ds3198@searshc.com

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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Full-Time, Part-Time, & Per Diem positions available! Administers direct care to residents in a safe, professional manner. Works as part of a team with other CNA’s, nurses, and other related departments to assist residents with ADL’s and restorative therapies. Colorado CNA, & CPR Required. Previous long term experience preferred. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with residents, families, co-workers, visitors and physicians. Ability to plan, organize and exercise logical judgment. Ability to work with and understand the geriatric population & willing to make a difference in the lives of our elderly residents. We offer great benefits including health insurance, paid time off, ski passes, 403(b) retirement plan and more! Apply at Yampa Valley Medical Center, Human Resources at 1024 Central Park Drive Steamboat Springs, CO, fax resume to 871-2337, apply online at www.yvmc.org or email to: careers@yvmc.org.

The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association is seeking an Online Marketing and Special Events Manager. Come join an energetic and enthusiastic team! This position will be responsible for on-going website maintenance, development/implementation of strategic online initiatives, summer event support and more. Drop your resume by the Chamber Visitor Center or email to marion@steamboatchamber.com. Paralegal or experienced legal secretary for busy law office. Salaried position with benefits. Applicant must be a self-starter, highly organized, and have multi-line telephone, general office, typing, computer skills with an ability to work under pressure and multi-task. Opportunity for additional training and advancement. Position available immediately. Please provide resume, references, and letter of interest to Ralph A. Cantafio, P.C., P.O. Box 774567, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477, fax to 879-4511, or email: shauana@cantafiolaw.com.

Local, Established Fine Dining Restaurant is hiring a Kitchen manger with strong with line & prep cook experience. Please send resume to: rrrestaurantmanager@yahoo.com Part time cafe help needed. Please email olivia@mountainhighcatering.com for details and application. Hiring FT and PT Kitchen and Waitstaff. Apply in person. Glen Eden Family Resteraunt and Tavern, 18 miles N on 129.

Director of Sales, Senior Executive Income, No Travel. Serious Inquiries ring (970) 372-6622 www.be2succeed.com

Medical Assistant

HOME HEALTH ASSISTANT; experienced with dementia for assistance with 24 hour care in our home. Part time including a few night shifts. Good pay and flexibility for the right person. Call 970 871-9729

Eco-conscious babysitter available for hire. B.A. in Environmental Studies, CPR/First Aid trained, healthy lifestyle. (715) 302-0146.

Multi-Million Dollar Debt Free 12 year old company seeking professionals that would like to own their own business. Call Mike 303-229-3211. Experienced Pool & Spa Mechanic, Must own home in Steamboat or immediate area. Must be well-groomed, clean-cut, nonsmoker with no visible tattoos. Background & driver’s license check. Pickup application at Aqua Vita Spas. No phone calls.

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STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Basement apartment with bonus room. Views of Mt. Werner. Knotty Pine and slate finishes. WD, utilities included. 970-291-9009 STEAMBOAT:West Side Available NOW ! 1BD, 1.5BA with 2 car + Flex space. $1400 monthly + utilities. David Epstein 970-291-9555

is hiring for the following full time positions: NIGHT AUDIT, PIECE RATE HOUSEKEEPER, COMMON AREA CLEANING /GROUNDS, and PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS. Year round employment. Full Time Employee (32 hours) Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, Potential Tuition Reimbursement, Discounted hotel room rates at Wyndham core properties. Apply in person at 900 Pine Grove Circle (Across from the Tennis Bubble) EOE, VETERANS, DV, M, F

BLACK MOUNTAIN TAVERN, OAK CREEK NOW HIRING! Daytime Cooks, Pizza Cooks, Sautee Cooks, & Waitstaff Call Dan 846-7642

STEAMBOAT:Nice 1BD in Fairview. WD, NS, 1 parking space. Small pet negotiable. Mature, single preferred. $850. Avail. 10/1. tammarie74@yahoo.com. OAK CREEK: COMFORTABLE ONE BEDROOM Hardwood floors, high ceilings, Dish TV, good location. Quiet building. $500 month. Must See! 970-879-4784 STEAMBOAT:Caretaker studio, 20 minutes from downtown. Furnished, private entrance, patio. NS, NP, lease. $725. 970-846-6767 See this property at tntpropertiesonline.com

OAK CREEK:Nice apartments for rent, convenient location, $650-850 per month includes all utilities. Internet ready, 970-819-2849

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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 CRAIG:Remodeled 2BA, 1BA apartments with Travertine, slate, oak, and alder finishes, Economy apartments, or 2BD, 2BA Townhomes that allow pets. 970-824-9251 STEAMBOAT:2BR 1BA Apt in private house on mountain. W/D, DW, FP. $1,200 includes utilities. NS, Pets Negotiable. 970-871-6926 STEAMBOAT: Downtown Proper 2BD, 1BA, great location, NS, NP, all amenities. $1100 month, deposit negotiable. For more information, Carol 970-846-2981 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA, lower level, well-lit, near downtown & mountain bus, 2 parking spots, W/D, HW floors, NS, pets considered, ideal for responsible couple or small family. $1100 + util. Available now. Call Curtis 970-846-1061 STEAMBOAT:1BD apartment, Great for 1 person. Available September 1st. $700 per month includes utilities, internet. No smoking or pets. 970-819-7945

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BTH studio downtown on Yampa St. $800 Utilities included. Avail end of August. Please email first: jill.wernig@strategichardware.us (c) 846-7801

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA apartment in Private Highend Home in Deer Mountain Estates. Pets ok, 1 Car only. $950 includes utilities. 720-352-6463

STEAMBOAT: 3BD, 2.5BA, 2 floors, near downtown & mountain bus, 2 parking spots, gas stove, stainless app, HW floors, W/D, NS, pets considered, responsible couples & families preferred. $1750 + util. Available now. Call Curtis 970-846-1061

STEAMBOAT: Clean and New studio apartment available. utilities, cable, and internet included. NP, WD, First, last, security. References required. $800 monthly. (970)871-9918 or (970)846-5358

STEAMBOAT:Beautiful, 2bd, 1ba on 35 acres. Vaulted ceilings, Maplewood kitchen. Need 4x4. $950, 1/4 utilities. Absolutely NS! Pet negotiable. 879-0395

STEAMBOAT: 2 of the Nicest, New 1 Bedroom apartments available downtown on 6th and Lincoln. $1,100, and $1,400 monthly. Call Jon W. Sanders at Ski Town Lifestyle Properties 970-870-0552

The Village At Steamboat

STEAMBOAT:Large, open 1BD apartment in town, office, WD. $1,200 monthly INCLUDES CABLE /UTILITIES. NS, NP, 1 vehicle only! 970-819-5353

STEAMBOAT:Work - Live Space for Rent. Studio Apt. Kitchen, Bath WD. Work space 1000sq ft. open space, office with bathroom. Lg. garage door. Loft for storage. $1500. month plus utilities and damage deposit. Pet ok. 970-734-8264 870-0734

Chief Financial Officer

Full-time benefited position in Craig. Provides consistently high quality care to patients, evaluates the needs of the patients; responds to client’s inquiries and performs a medical triage function. Must maintain a professional demeanor and customer service orientation to clients, peers, and providers. Apply in person at the VNA, 745 Russell Street, Craig or 940 Central Park Dr. Suite 101, Steamboat. Please direct inquiries to sanderso@nwcovna.org. EOE

STEAMBOAT:$850: Downtown Steamboat, 2 story, 1 bdrm apartment, hardwoods, gas fireplace, IKEA kitchen, wd, super cute! ALL included, even satellite & wifi! Can be furnished! Available 9/1. $1250: Whistler, 2 story, 2 bdrm, wd, fireplace, updated, large patio, corner unit! np. Available Now! $1150: Timber Run, FULLY furnished, available NOW! ALL included! $1550: Powder Ridge, 3 bdrm, FULLY furnished, Most included, Available 9/1. Call Robyn at 970-846-8247. See photos online at www.steamboatliving.com OR let me know what you are looking for!

STAGECOACH: 2BD, 1BA. Partially furnished, bottom floor, corner unit. WD. NS, no dogs. $950, some utilities included. 970-846-4355 day

Mountain Hair Studio STYLIST - Excellent Booth rent or commission opportunity. Lots of Walk-ins! Come in or Call Kat 970-846-0307

The Resort Company LLC manages 23 resort condominium properties in Steamboat Springs, Vail and Beaver Creek. We are seeking an experienced senior executive to serve as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO will direct the organization’s overall financial and accounting operations to ensure achievement of financing performance goals and regulatory compliance. This is a senior management position that will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, financial management, and asset management for the organization. The CFO will report directly to the President/CEO of the company. The ideal candidate will possess: * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance - MBA and/or CPA Preferred * 5 - 10 years demonstrated experience related to finance with at least 3 years supervisory experience. * Well-organized and detail oriented, displaying excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. * Enthusiasm and team building spirit. Please provide resume, references and letter of interest to Maria Porter, The Resort Company, P.O. Box 772995, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477, fax to (970) 870-8023, or email mporter@cmn.net. EOE

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CRAIG:2BD, 1BA Vacant apartments, covered parking, laundry facilities. $705 + 1 month deposit. Alpine Apartments 4th & Tucker. Jesse 970-824-3636

STEAMBOAT:Riverbend Cabin, 1BD+ loft. 3.5 miles west of 7-11 on HWY 40. Pet ok, low utilities. $875 monthly 970-846-9340 reeds1180@comcast.net

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STEAMBOAT:This place feels like Home! 2 OR 3 bdrm, 1ba, unfurnished, NS, NP, 1st, and last month, super location, on Oak St, off street parking, newly remodeled, WD hookups, call Moser & Assoc. 970-879-2839

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA Sunny, clean apartment. Old Town. $950 month. Available September 1st. Includes WD, trash, water. NS, NP 970-846-9914

STEAMBOAT:2 miles to town, 1bd, 1ba on 36 acres, $1000 month includes utilities. NS, NP, WiFi, Dish. 970-309-0739 STAGECOACH:1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with office in Stagecoach. WD, $850 per month including utilities. Pets OK, NS, 970-819-2025 STEAMBOAT:West Side available NOW! New York Style Lofts with FLEX space. 2BD, 1.5BA, 2 car garage, WD, HW, floors, granite, cherry cabinets $1600 monthly + Utilities. David Epstein 970-291-9555 CRAIG:1 & 2BD apartments available situated on acreage for feeling of spaciousness. Outside entrance, we pay heat, WD included. $600 deposit, NP. Application at 615 Riford Rd #5G 10-4 M-F 970-824-2772

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STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Caretaker unit, Private Home on Mountain, Separate Entrance, WD, Near Bus. References, 1st, Deposit. Available September 1, $900 970-846-3366

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STAGECOACH:AUGUST FREE! Nicely Furnished 1BD Stables Apartment, Everything Included, Dish TV, Privacy, Views, on Ranch setting, Near Stagecoach, $725, $250 deposit. NS, NP 970-736-8209

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STEAMBOAT: Shadow Run, 1bd, new bathroom, furnished, clean, walk to Gondola, NS, NP $900 970-819-2233 STEAMBOAT:Row Home Living! 4BD, 4BA, Family Floor Plan, 1852sqft, 2 Decks, Garage, Bus-route. $2,000 monthly, Some Utilities Included. 307-760-7337

STEAMBOAT:Immaculate Pines 2BD, 2BA with Loft, furnished, lots of storage, WD, NS, NP, bus, near Central Park, Lease.$1400 846-6767 STEAMBOAT:1BD 2BA Walton Village. Remodeled. partially furnished. Gas fireplace. Hot Tub. $950 + deposit. 970-819-0731 STEAMBOAT:On the River 2BD, 2BA, Brand new, furnished or unfurnished, WD, NS, Mountain Views. Lease negotiable. Utilities Neg (970)871-6016 819-0696

THE BEST VIEW IN STEAMBOAT!

STEAMBOAT:1BD studio, seperate living space, ONLY $700 MONTHLY! On mountian, furnished, bus-route, NO FIRST, or LAST 828-736-2158 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, fully furnished, great views, cable, internet, gas fireplace, hottub, parking, NS, NP lease $1400 negotiable Available Now. 917-292-7286 STEAMBOAT:2BD 2BA. On Mountain, Furnished, Fireplace, WD, Private HotTub, Quiet Complex, Bus Route, Gas (Heat) Cable Water Included. NS NP $1400 970-323-0527 STEAMBOAT:Move in immediately! Spacious unit on the River, 2BD, 2BA, A/C and W/D. Water, gas, electric included. NS, NP, $1450 monthly, to see, call Roger at 970-319-2886.

STEAMBOAT:1BD 1BA NEWLY REMODELED GROUND LEVEL TIMBERS CONDO. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. HARDWOOD FLOORS, FIREPLACE, HOTTUB, LAUNDRY, GREAT VIEWS. $900 MONTH + LOW UTILITIES. NS NP (970)846-7047

STAGECOACH:Wagonwheel, quiet, 3bed 2bath condo, new paint, carpeting, fridge. Close to lake, 1 year. lease, NS, NP, $1000 monthly. 970-736-2600 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:2Bed 1.5bath Whistler Village. Remodeled with new kitchen, baths. Sunny deck, great location, on bus route. $1000 month. 970-846-9449

STEAMBOAT: Almost new 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1 car garage. NP, NS. $1200 mo plus electric. Lisa Ruffino at 970-879-5100 ext 30. STEAMBOAT:3bd, 3ba Willett Heights Condo, near downtown, on bus route, new gas fireplace, flooring, & countertops, large two-floor end unit, lots of windows, WD, ns, np, $1,500 monthly, 970-879-0496.

STEAMBOAT:Yampa View Mountain Condo, 2BD, 2BA, new upgrades, partially furnished, includes cable, internet. NS, NP. $1100 month, responsible tenant. 970-846-2159,970-846-3766 STEAMBOAT:THE LODGE, 2BD, 2BA furnished Pool, hottubs, deck, cable, gas, internet, shuttle. NS, NP. 200yds to Gondola, $1,500/mo. 440-666-6008. STEAMBOAT:Run, bike, ski from your door. New, 1bdrm 1ba. Near hot springs. 4x4 needed, some caretaker responsibilities. $1,000 includes utilities. Dogs considered. 970-846-2747

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA near Gondola, Bus. Remodeled, unfurnished. Flexible lease. Avail. 8/19. $1,100 NP, NS! 970.547.4662 STEAMBOAT:3bed, 2ba newer downtown. Nicely furnished. Walk to shops, river, etc. Bus, NS, NP. Available now. $1,600 includes heat. 970-846-9378 STEAMBOAT:Yampa View 2BD + loft, 3BA, complete remodel, Spectacular Views! Short term lease up to 6 months. Call Mike 846-8692 STEAMBOAT:2BD +loft, 3BA, WD, furnished, pool, hot-tub, decks, bus route. Cable Internet, NS, NP. References. $1500 lease, rent to own (303)503-6357

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STEAMBOAT:Walk to slopes, furnished 2BD, 2BA, parking garage, bus route. Includes gas, cable & internet. NS, NP, year lease. $1450 month. Call Lori 970-846-8975 STEAMBOAT:3bd +loft, 2ba condo in Mt. Werner Lodge. Excellent location right at the ski area base. Fully furnished, turn-key. Flexible Lease. NS, NP. Avail Sept 1st. $2000 utilities incl. 970.846.0833 STAGECOACH: 2 Bed, 1 Bath condo in Wagon Wheel. New paint, NS, NP $850/month. Half off first month. Brian 619-218-9394 STEAMBOAT:Rockies- 2b-2b furnished - all utility pd except elect Available Sept. NS-NP $1190.00 per mo -plus dep. Lease neg. 879-0045-846-8175 STEAMBOAT:Nicely Remodeled 2BD, 1BA, mountain, bus, WD, NP, $900 month negotiable. All utilities included except gas & electric. Bridget 804-366-0073 STEAMBOAT:Available Immediately! Spacious unit on the River, 2BD, 2BA, A/C and W/D. Water, gas, electric included. NS, NP, $1450 monthly, to see, call Roger at 970-319-2886.

STEAMBOAT:We pay heat, tv and more! 2BD, 2BA, top floor, views, garage, WD, furnished, mountain, bus, NS, $1,475 monthly. 970-846-7523

STEAMBOAT:Newly painted, furnished, North Star Studio condo, on mt, on bus route, cable, HT, Sauna, trash, WD, NS, NP, $850 + utilities, 719-459-1121, 719-535-0484 STEAMBOAT: Fully furnished 1-3BD condos, all utilities included, no lease, month to month. Available from August to December. NS, NP, great monthly rates! 970-879-5351 0r 1-800-820-1886 STAGECOACH:Beautiful Wagon Wheel 2BD, 1BA New paint, wood & tile flooring, Granite, FP, new appliances. No dogs. $950 monthly. 310-748-3871, 310-748-3872 STEAMBOAT:****3br, 2ba, walk to the slopes and the Tugboat!! Underground parking. Fully furnished. $2100 + utilities. ****3br, 2.5ba, garage, deck, on bus route. Fully Furnished. $1800 + utilities. 303-717-7450 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, On Mountain 1car garage, storage. WD, FP, NS, NP. $1175 includes heat, water, trash, cable, internet. 303-957-7977

STEAMBOAT:Available 10/1 Downtown. 2bd, 2ba at The Residences. WD, fireplace, 1 parking space, Absolutely NP, NS! $1300 month, cable water, gas and trash included. 970-879-0097 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 2BA, Top corner, GFP, WD, Pool, HT, Updated, Creek views. NP NS References required. $900. 1st, last, deposits 879-3788 STEAMBOAT:Furnished 1BD. 1BA Walton Village. NS, NP, WD, on bus route, hottub. $900 monthly plus deposit. Some utilities included. 970-879-4857

STEAMBOAT:Villas condo -2BD, 2BA furn. $1350 incl. utilities. Sunray condo - 2BD, 2BA, unfurn. $1275 plus elec. Chinook Townhome -2BD, 2BA unfurn. $1200 plus utilities. NS. NP. 970-879-8161

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

STEAMBOAT:On mountain unobstructed views, 2blocks to Gondola, remodeled, new appliances, furnished, 2BD, separate BA, Shower, NS, NP. $1250 970-481-7640 HAYDEN:2BD Duplex, $650 monthly + utilities + deposit, NS, NP, Quiet neighborhood, Available Now. 970-879-1200

STEAMBOAT:Sunny, Quiet 1bedroom, 1bath condo on Mountain. Pool, Hot tub, bus. $950 month + utilities 1st, last, security. Beth 970-846-2770

OAK CREEK:3BD, 2BA, $895 +utilities. updated windows, kitchen, bath, flooring. WD, yard, storage. Pet considered, NS, 1st, Last, Deposit. 970-736-2383

STEAMBOAT:North Star Studio: Great location, Walton Creek Road and Columbine. Newly remodeled exterior. Includes internet, cable. WD, NP, $700. Available immediately. 970-846-5099.

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, Great Location Downtown. $1200=Unfurnished water, trash included. Cozy, quiet NS, NP, WD, First, last, deposit, lease. Available/1, (970)846-8364

STEAMBOAT:Great landlord seeking great tenants! Five exceptional properties available for long term rental. 3 mountian condos, 2 sf homes. 970-846-3353

STEAMBOAT:Beautiful 2BD, 2 Bath, 1/2 duplex close to ski area. Fully remodeled, great views, WD, Pets negotiable. $1350 month with discount. Visit www.padenrentals.com for more info.

STEAMBOAT:1BD 1BA with garage, Pines at Ore House, WD, $1200 includes cable, trash and water, NP NS, Call Amy 619-417-7454 STEAMBOAT: 1BD, 1BA on Mtn, Top Floor, WD, New Wood Floors, Fun Pool, HT, Tennis, Bus, Bike Path. Cable included. $825 846-1620 STEAMBOAT:Nice, quiet, sunny 2BD, 2BA on Mountain. Fireplace, balcony, WD, hottub, pool, internet, cable, water, trash, great landlord! $1050 OBO. 970-819-6675 STEAMBOAT: 1 BLOCK TO SKI 2BD, bus. Most utilities included. Nicely Redone $1200 month, Available NOW, NS, NP. 970-846-0713 STEAMBOAT:Furnished 2BD, 2BA, Sunray Meadows, garage, gas fireplace, WD, NS, NP. $1300 month. Available October 1st (720)581-3299

STEAMBOAT:On mountain, 2BD, 2BA, furnished and remodeled, covered parking, on bus route, 6 months or year lease, $1250 monthly 305-525-0405

STEAMBOAT:YOUR CHOICE OF ONE OR TWO BEDROOM DUPLEX’S. $1250 + utilites. Great locations, deck, garage, WD. Pets negotiable. Lease. 970-870-9815 STEAMBOAT:2BD 1BA cozy, quiet, downtown. Great yard. WD, NP, NS. Lease, references First, Last, Security $1100 month + utilities. 970-879-9038 STEAMBOAT:4 bedroom, 2 bath duplex for rent in Fish Creek area $2000 per month + utilities, first, last, security due at move in call Amy 970-846-2114. STEAMBOAT:New 3bdm, 2.5ba; Between town and Mountain, 2 car garage, Great Views of Emerald, Mt Werner AND down valley, NS, Pets negotiable. $2,100 970-819-1890

STEAMBOAT:Unfurnished, clean, sunny, GREAT VIEWS, 3BR, 2BA Log Duplex. 2-garages, woodstove, gas, yard, pet possible, WD. Sept $1650 970-734-4919 http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view /4777109

STEAMBOAT:1BD 1BA fully furnished at mountain, utilities include: cable, internet, electric $1100 month 970-819-1540 STEAMBOAT:1BD Pines Unit, Mountain view, Furnished, WD, hot tub, FP, NS, NP Avail September 1st, $1000 1st, Security. Mary 970-879-4822

STEAMBOAT:Cozy 1bd 1ba on mtn, fully furnished, NP, NS, $750 month + elec 1st, last, sec 970-819-7785

STEAMBOAT:Ski in ski out Storm Meadows condo. Furnished. 1bd, 1bath. Cozy. $900, 1st, last, dep. NS, NP Utilities included. 970-846-2354

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STEAMBOAT:Mountain View, Clean, 2bd, 2BA, 1 Car Garage. Includes Heat, Cable, Internet, WD, Available Now. No Pets, $1375 970-879-4529 STAGECOACH:Wonderful Wagon Wheel 2 bedroom 1 bath condo. Fireplace, w/d in complex. No smoking, no pets. $750.00. 720-244-5514 STEAMBOAT:1bd, 1ba furnished Walton Pond Cond. On bus route, NP, NS, water, cable, garbage & snowplowing included. $850/mo + sec. dep. Available now and ASK ABOUT RENT TO OWN. 970-846-4220 STEAMBOAT:Alpine Meadows 2BD 2BA unfurnished, bus route, hot tub, sunny, views. NS, NP, WD $1250. Axis West Realty 970-879-8171 www.AxisWestRealty.com STEAMBOAT:3BD 3BA, next to ski mountain, fully furnished, jacuzzi, shuttle bus, NP, NS, WD, $2100 month, Call 970-819-1540 Sunray Meadows- 2BD, 2BA. Fully furnished, 2 decks with great views. FP, WD, utilities & cable inc. NS, NP, $1,600. (561)414.4530 STEAMBOAT:Hilltop Pkwy Condo, partially furnished 2BD, 2BA, WD, NS, Lease. 1st, last, deposit. $1297+ Utilities. Available Immediately (970) 846-4951.

STEAMBOAT:New Sunray, 2BD, 2BA, $1,200, deck, views. Direct access, heated garage. Gas FP, tile, wood finishes, designer lighting. Heat, H20, Cable, WD, included. NS, NP. Bus route, near gondola. 720-341-7726

STEAMBOAT:Newer 3BD, 2.5BA. Nice neighborhood with community center & guest rooms. Near mountain, bus, 1-car garage, WD, NS, NP. References required. $1650 + Utilities. 970-819-4905. CRAIG:Newer, 3BD, 2BA, 20 acres, 2 and 1 car garages. Pole barn, cross fenced. Available Now! $1,600 monthly 970-824-3956, 303-589-4646

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Walton Village condo, fully furnished, beautiful unit, NS, NP. Available now. 1st, last, deposit. $1,100 monthly. 970-819-7505

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

STEAMBOAT:2bed, 2bath, Furnished The Pines by City Market. On bus route, includes utilities, NS, NP $1395 Central Park Management 970-879-3294

CLARK:Log home, 2bd 2ba +loft, views, Hahn’s Peak Sand Mountain, woodstove, modern kitchen, furnished, $1750 +utilities, dog ok, neal 970-282-8283

STEAMBOAT:Shadow Run 2bdrm, 2ba Furnished, WD FP, hot tub, bus stop. $1,200 NS, NP Call Candice 970-870-0497 or Scott 970-846-5898

STEAMBOAT:Never-lived-in, brand new home, 5 minutes from downtown. 4bd, 3.5ba, 2 car garage, views, decks, school bus route, nice yard, private. NP, NS. $2,995 month + utilities. Corey 970-846-3782 Email: bryna@organic-marketing.com.

STEAMBOAT:Spacious 3BD, 2.5BA duplex downtown. 2-Car heated garage, NS, Pets Negotiable. $2000 month + utilities. 1st, deposit. Snow removal and garbage included. (970) 819-0944. Available 09/01.

MILNER: 2bd, 2ba. huge garage, 1st, last, deposit. $1000 monthly. Call Annette 970-846-3594

STEAMBOAT: 2bd, loft, 1ba, furnished or unfurnished, utilities included. On the mountain, bus route, NP, NS. Call Bill at 879-2854. STEAMBOAT:Mountain, 1BD, 1BA, furnished, gourmet kitchen, quiet, views, fireplace, WD, cable, internet, garage. $1350 Utilities Included, NS, Available 09/10. 970-879-1776 STEAMBOAT: 4BD, 4BA, Fish Creek - Tamarack Area $1800. Call 846-0853

OAK CREEK:Newly remodeled 1BR, 1BA. Great street, large fenced yard, storage /workshop. WD, NS, Pets Neg. $875+ utilities, deposit. 970-846-5667 STEAMBOAT:Fish Creek Falls, 5bedr 5ba, 5,000 sqft. 2 year old family home in great neighborhood. Awesome views of Ski Mtn. Big yard. $3,000 www.73telemark.com 970-846-6186 CRAIG: 3bed, 1.5 ba, detached oversized 2 car garage, shop, large fenced yard, pet ok, month to month. 970-629-8223

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YAMPA:Beautifully remodeled 2BR, 1BA. WD, DW, woodstove, fenced yard, garage with electric and stove. Good dog with references welcome. $900 month, with first /last, $500 deposit. Contact Jennifer at 419-304-4849. Avail Sep 1st.

STEAMBOAT:Horse Property with 1BD +loft, 1BA on 5 acres small barn for hay storage, 10 miles from town pets ok. $1000 1st, last, deposit. Curtis 970-846-1061

STEAMBOAT:Duplex,Old Fish Creek Falls Rd. Amazing views, quiet neighborhood, Remodeled! 3BD, 2BA, office, bus, FP, WD, NS, NP. $1600. 970-879-5862

STEAMBOAT:Between mountain and DT, 3BD house, fenced yard, great views, bus route, WD, $750 or $850, first, last and security, 720-810-0870

STEAMBOAT:6Bed 5Bath 4Level (hottub in masterbath) 2Person shower/ sauna. Large Gameroom 2Car HeatedGarage Nice Yard Low Utilities WD, Gas Fireplace Furnished! duplex $2800 monthly. 903-456-0164

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

STEAMBOAT:Sunburst Townhome, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom fully furnished. Available Oct. 1. $1,300 month plus deposit. Year lease. Call 970-291-9115.

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STEAMBOAT: Beautiful 4BD, 3.5BA, 1 car garage, between mountain and town, bus route, WD, NS, NP. $1900 monthly. 970-846-6423.

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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: 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 STAGECOACH:5BD 2 BA, Oversized 2 Car Garage, Pets Negotiable, Available October 1st, First, last and deposit, $2000 per month. 970-736-8374 HAYDEN:Beautiful 3 bdrm, 2ba, wonderful fenced backyard, 2 car garage, washer and dryer included, $1,650 per month, call 970-846-3954 STEAMBOAT:Old Town studio loft, new construction, WD, NS, radiant heat, covered parking, pets negotiable, $950 + electric 303-638-5084 CRAIG:3BD, 1.75BA, 1 car garage, covered deck with work shop. $1,050 monthly, plus $1,050 security deposit. Call 970-396-1924 HAYDEN:3bed, 2bath new home in family oriented neighborhood. 2car heated garage, large fenced backyard. Stainless steel appliances. Pets negotiable. $1600 970-367-6028 STEAMBOAT:2bd 1ba, large yard, pets ok, WD, $1200, First Last Security, 970-871-9531 CLARK:2100 sqft. 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 2+ garage, skylights, deck, views of Zirkels. $1900 monthly. NS, Pets negotiable. 970-871-1810. HAYDEN: 3BD, 2BA. Home. Deposit, utilities, $1,000 monthly. Available September 1st. 970-276-3365 or 970-276-3185 STEAMBOAT:Great Location Downtown 3BD, 2BA, Large yard, 1 car garage, pet considered, $2200 Month. Call 846-5551 STEAMBOAT:Old Town homes available September 1. RARELY AVAILABLE: 3-4BR 3.5BA; 2BR, 1BA; 1BR, 2BA; AVAILABLE FROM $1200 ON UP. David Epstein 970-291-9555 STEAMBOAT:5BD, 3BA, bus route, On Golf Course, WD, NS, 2-car garage, pets considered. $1,950 + utilities. Great home. Call 970-846-5551 STEAMBOAT:Great downtown home, quiet neighborhood, 3BD, 2BA, newly remodeled, pets welcome. WD, NS, $1,650 monthly plus utilities and deposit. (970)846-4267 STEAMBOAT:Strawberry Park 3BD, 2BA $2000 5BD, 3BA (includes 1BD APT) $2650, acreage, Horse, dog OK, downtown close. Paul 970-879-1086, 970-846-9783

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STEAMBOAT:Old Town Location: 2 bedrooms, 1-bathroom, unfurnished. Gas fireplace. WD. Large yard. Pets negotiable. $1,450 $1,350 per month. (970) 879-1982. STEAMBOAT:Executive rental at Angler’s Retreat. Premium 3 BD, 31/2 BA, 3,000 sq ft private home. Custom finishes, great for entertaining, built in 2005. $3,500 month, plus utilities, 6 mo min. Exterior HOA, Maintenance free. Unfurnished. 5 min. to Meadows Ski Lot. Call Karen, Coldwell Banker Silver Oak, 970-879-8814. PHIPPSBURG:Spacious, recently remodeled 3bd, 2bth, wood floors, wood stove, WD, large yard and patio. No smoking or dogs. $1250 month plus electric. 1st, last, deposit. Extra large shop with studio and 3rd bath included for additional $500 month. Can be sublet. 970-871-1085 STEAMBOAT:Downtown next to Butcherknife Park. Just remodeled with wood floors, new appliances, painted cabinets, glass, tile backslash in kitchen. Furnished 3BD, 1BA, HUGE Yard, short or long term, pet negotiable, NS, WD, $1800 +utilities. 970-846-4220 Ask about Rent to own. STEAMBOAT:Base of Mountain, 3bd, 3ba, Unfurnished, WD, HT, Garage, Pets Negotiable. 970-879-1982 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:Great 4BD, 3BA Tree Haus home. Mountain views, hottub, 2-car garage, newly remodeled, dog okay, yard, NS, GFP. $2,500 970-819-1298 STAGECOACH: Custom log home 3BD, 3BA, + loft, backed up to national forest. $1800 month. Call Bill 970-879-6293

MILNER:Brand new, unfurnished, decks, W/D, woodstove, 2BD, 2.5BA $1200 Inc. utilities 4BD, 3.5BA $2000 plus utilities. Pets neg. 970-846-5730 STEAMBOAT:Furnished luxury home. The best kept secret on 20 acres only 5 miles from Steamboat. Enjoy the panoramic views from this luxurious ranch estate. 4,200 sf furnished 4 bedroom, 3 bath, gourmet kitchen, 20 ft stone fireplace in great room, movie theater, exercise room and loft. Large decks to enjoy the beautiful gardens and koi pond. Double heated garage. On-site caretakers, plowing and ground maintenance. $3,900 monthly. 970-846-8635 OAK CREEK: 3BD + den, 2BA, 2 car garage, walk to town and schools. $1200 month Call 970-276-3638 OAK CREEK:3BD, 2BA $1100 month + utilities, NS, Pets ok. 1st , last & $500 deposit. Call Don 720-203-7916

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA newer-home. 2 car garage, spacious kitchen, FP, WD. Mountain, bus route, landscaped, Jacuzzi tub. $1950 month. 970-846-5004, 870-6410 STEAMBOAT:Great Location Downtown 3BD, 2BA, Large yard, 1 car garage, pet considered, $2075 Month. Call 846-5551

HAYDEN:Secluded country home, Beautiful Views. 2BD, 1BA, WD. Pets considered. $800 month includes water, $1,000 dep. References reqd. 970-276-3532.

STEAMBOAT:Saddle Creek 2BD, 2BA +loft, fully furnished, bus route, WD, garage. $1750 month + gas & electric. NS, NP 970-879-9113 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:FISH CREEK FABULOUS LOG HOME 3 BEDROOM 3 BATH 3500 sq ft. Available Sep 1st, Heated 2 car garage, W/D. F/S Year Lease $2000 month plus utilities 305-942-9362

STEAMBOAT:Mountain Vista 2BD, 2BA modern townhome, nice finishes, hardwood floors, garage, deck, patio, high ceilings, WD, FP. NP. $1295. Avail Now. Call Central Park Management 879-3294

HAYDEN:3br 2 bath 2000 sq ft. Sun room, gas heat, 1 car garage, landscaped. $1200 plus utilities. First, last, deposit. 1 year lease. NP. 970-736-2478

STEAMBOAT:2Bed, 1Bath Whistler Unit, Remodeled, furnished, WD, deck, hottub, pool, cable, bus. $950, References, 1st, last, security. NP, NS, Dave@970-846-3814

HAYDEN:3bd, 2 bath family home. Fenced yard with sprinkler system. Pets ok. $1,000 per month. Call Lucky Stars Property Management. (970)846-3805. Avail. 9/1 HAYDEN:Downtown, 4BD, 2BA huge 1 car garage. Nice yard. Prime location. Flexible lease. Great Landlord. $1250 month 970-736-2315

STEAMBOAT:FURNISHED NICE 1BR, 1 BA WD, includes utilities, TV, 20 minutes to town. One person. NS, NP, $895. 970-870-6423

STEAMBOAT: Beautiful home on 49 acres. 3BD + caretaker. 20 minutes from downtown. NS. $2400 month. 970-879-8814

HAYDEN: 3BD, 1BA $915 monthly plus utilities. 2-car garage. Pets considered. Available Now. (970)846-5551

STEAMBOAT:OLDTOWN 5BD, 2BA, beautiful views, big yard, Close to schools, NS. Refeences needed. $1800 plus utilities 867 Deerfoot Ave 719-661-1142

STEAMBOAT:First time in 5 years! Cozy 3BR, 11/2BA in Riverside. Gas, water, heat. Fenced yard. Pets negotiable. $1425. Ken 970-217-6330.

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STEAMBOAT:Downtown Living! 620 Oak St 3BD, 2BA Available immediately. New carpet new paint, some new appliances. $1800 monthly 970-734-4555

CRAIG:Newly Remodeled 3Bedroom house w/ big garage. 1st, last, deposit, gas & electric, $1100 864 Rose St. 970-629-3114

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STEAMBOAT:3bd 2ba home, Pets Negotiable, no smoking, on bus route. Residential or Commercial use. $2,000 OBO, VACANT, Ron 875-2914

STEAMBOAT:Luxury Duplex, incredible views, 3 BD, 2.5 BA, leasing now with flexible terms, high end furnishings included, $2,500 monthly, 2 car garage, no smoking (303)904-2377

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STEAMBOAT: 3BD, 3BA, DOWNTOWN! Huge Loft, Free Bus, WD, Amazing Views Off Deck. NP. $1,595. Central Park Management 970-879-3294 or 303-929-8443

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STEAMBOAT:Beautiful Newer: 2Masters, 2.5bath, decks, garage, fireplace, WD. Family neighborhood, rec area. River access, bus route. NS, NP. $1700. 970.846.5537

STEAMBOAT:Downtown Furnished room in 3BD, 2BA house. NP, internet, available Sept. 1st $600 month. 970-581-9197, 970-402-0581

STEAMBOAT:Walton Village 2BD, 2.5BA, near bike and bus. WD, pool, hot tub, tennis. Some utilities paid, $1,300 monthly, deposit. Mature applicants call 970-736-2829

STEAMBOAT:Rockies -2B, 2B furnished all utility except pd except elect. Available Sept. NS, NP-lease neg. $610, plus dep 879-0045, 846-8175

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1.5BA Whistler Townhome. WD, deck, pool, hot tub, NS, NP. $950 month includes most utilities. 1st, last, security. 970-846-2451.

STEAMBOAT:Sunny room, private bath, Stylish, clean, townhome, Quiet, private! Garage, WD, dishwasher, Fireplace, decks, NS, NP, $625 month includes cable, hi-speed internet, 970-846-2294

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 HAYDEN:Beautiful 3BD, 2BA End unit More windows more privacy. Child & Pet friendly, WD, gas heat, NS, $1200 plus utilities. Year lease Available Sept 16th.970-846-4924 STEAMBOAT:2BR 2BA, sunny end unit on mountain, large patio, new carpet, good parking, on bus route, $1200 monthly +utilities. 970-846-6853. STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, Indian Meadows, Pond, River, pets negotiable, $1700 monthly or lease with option to Buy. Utilities included. 970-846-5632 STEAMBOAT: Whistler Village 2 BD 1.5 BA, Large Deck, WD, Near Bus Route. NP. $950. Call Central Park Management 879-3294. STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA, Clean and bright Chinook THMS. Hardwoods & tile, on bus route. Available now, WD $1,200. 970-846-6435 STEAMBOAT:PAY WHAT YOU WANT for this new 2BD, 2BA sunny end unit. Great location. WD, DW, NS, NP. 9 7 0 - 7 3 6 - 2 7 3 6 http://steamboatphotoday.com/rent/

STEAMBOAT:Walk to Gondola /Bus 2 rooms in 4BD, 3BA great furnished home. WD,NS, pets negotiable. $550 -$650 + utilities. 846-6910 STEAMBOAT:New Furnished Townhome with Master Bedroom Overlooking Valley. Private Bath, WD, DW, WiFi. $750. Couples considered. Available Now! 970-846-0440

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 31/2BA, 2 car garage. Walk to gondola. Cable & water included. $2500 month. Long term, Call Barry 970-672-0421 http://rockies.craigslist.org/apa/1329241766.ht ml

STEAMBOAT:Room available for clean, NS, and responsible person, $650 monthly + dep, includes everything, dog possible. 846-8610 STEAMBOAT:2bd, shared bath, nice townhome. hot tub, NP, NS, $550 each includes utilities (970)846-4312

CLARK:Horse Property! 3.88 acres, barn, X-fenced, 3 beds, 2 baths, garage, 15 minutes to town. $1800 monthly. NS. 970-871-1810

CRAIG:For rent or lease to buy, new home, 3 BDRM, 2 BA, 2 car garage on large lot, landscaped, 980 E 9th ST, $1,500 970-629-5427

STEAMBOAT:3Br, 2.5 Bath W/large living and family room, near high school. Large yard, pets ok. NS, $1900 +utilities. 870-0930 evenings

OAK CREEK:2BD, 1car detached garage, brand new interior remodel. Pets negotiable, $1,050 per month. 1st, Last, Deposit. 970-846-1558

STEAMBOAT:2 Bdrm, 1 Bath Whistler townhouse, WD + amenities, NS, NP, $950 mo 970-379-5804 kktschappat@yahoo.com

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STEAMBOAT:Remodeled 1400sq.ft doublewide Willow Hill MH, Park, Oak Creek. Master and two smaller bedrooms, from $350mo. w/ utilities. 875-0700. ns. np

STEAMBOAT:Two furnished rooms available. $575 -$625 include utilities. WD, bus, hi speed internet. Month to month. No deposits. 871-7638, 870-1430. STEAMBOAT:Large room, private bath in 2bed, 2.5bath Mountain townhome. Pool, HT, tennis, bus, bike path, AWESOME! $625, available 9-1. 970-846-4700. STEAMBOAT:Roommate to sharte 2BD, 1BA House in Fairview. Great spot, yard, WD. Available Now. $500 month + utilities, Deposit. 970-846-4980 STEAMBOAT:Furnished room in 3BD 3BA house, private bath, $600 includes, utilities, cable, WD, deposit, no lease, West End Village 970-846-6429. STEAMBOAT:1BD with private bath available in nice, clean 3BD condo on Mountain. Internet, and all utilities included. $700 monthly 970-846-7667 STEAMBOAT:Pets OK, furnished, single-family home, Close to Old Town, 2 rooms available, $600 per month + utilities. $1200 deposit. 303-459-1106 STEAMBOAT:1 room left! 4BD, 2BA. WD, DW, NP, walk to Gondola! $450 month. Josh at (970) 274-5043 STEAMBOAT:Room for rent walk to mountain, clean, furnished, WD, NP, NS, great deck. Near hospital. Some utilities $575+ deposit. 970-846-0323 STEAMBOAT:WESTEND, Mature, responsible, adult to share 2 bd condo, NS, ND, WD, Balcony, $575 month + utilities. Avail. now. 871-6763

STEAMBOAT:AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 2bd 1ba Whistler Unit. Recent partial renovation. Last, deposit only. Includes several utilities and amenities. $1150 month (970)596-9884

STEAMBOAT:3Bdrm, 2.5bath, garage, Mountain, Furnished, bus. Nice layout for roommates. Stainless appliances. WD, Views. NS, NP $1750 + security. 970.846.2298

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STEAMBOAT:1 furnished bedroom, private bath on mountain. Available for responsible adult. WD, NS, NP, $600 monthly, half utilities, deposit. 970-879-4160

STEAMBOAT:Mindful person to share sunny 3BR, 2BA near Spring Creek Trail with owner. Cozy yard, woodstove, WD, NS, flatscreen (no cable). $600 includes wifi, recycling. 970-846-1631 STEAMBOAT:2 Roommates needed to share 3+bdrm, 2bath home on golf course. Hot tub, fenced yard, garage. Available Now.$450.00+utilities. Nick 612-968-2010. STEAMBOAT:Roommate wanted to share nice home. Close to bus route and bike path, great views. NP, NS. $500 monthly plus utilities. Available now. Call 970-819-6128.

CLASSIFIEDS STEAMBOAT:West Side, BRAND NEW Industria/ Commercial/ Flex Spaces. 1250 sq ft on up to 3750 sq ft. Will Tenant Finish. OH doors, HIGH PROFILE West SB location! Lets make a deal!! David Epstein 970-291-9555 STEAMBOAT: Office space singles to 5 room suites. Historic building 737 Lincoln and Mountain location. Private parking both locations. 970-870-3473 CRAIG:Office space for rent /lease 1100sqft, ALL utilities paid, heat, air, water, garbage. 506 Breeze St. 970-824-6097 leave message

STEAMBOAT:Quaint, 306 Oak St, office space, available immediately, main floor approx 1000 sq ft, $21 per sq ft, NNN, 970-879-3202 STEAMBOAT: Copper Ridge Office / Storefront with storage for rent. Approx 2200 sqft or can be divided 303-350-9436 STEAMBOAT: Single office rentals, $400 mo. inclusive, A+ Professional Office Building. Features: Reception, conference, windows & kitchen, MOSER & ASSOC. 970-879-2839

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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: Really 3000sqft of retail space $1500 month + NNN. 700 block of Lincoln, tenant parking lot, Fantastic location. 970-870-3473 STEAMBOAT: Historic Lorenz Building located on Lincoln Ave, 2 offices spaces w/ 325 SF each, private entrance, storage, parking, signage. Avail Now. Starting at $600 mo ALL INCLUSIVE! Call Central Park Management at 970-879-3294 STEAMBOAT: SPACIOUS EXECUTIVE OFFICE SPACE now available. 1200 sq. ft. Pine Grove area. EASY ACCESS, unlimited parking. Call Mark, 879-6519 STEAMBOAT:1048SF road frontage shop with 475SF office, can separate. 10’x10’ garage door, 14’ ceilings. 1542SF shop, dock height $8.60SF NNN. 970.879.9133

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STEAMBOAT: READY TO MAKE A DEAL! 1,140 square foot office space with beautiful built in Knoll workstations, additional private office, conference room, kitchen and bathroom with shower. The conference room is equipped with a flat screen TV and high end electronics. Ample parking. Move in ready and below market price. Call Scott at 970.871.1556. STEAMBOAT:Affordable retail or office space downtown Steamboat. Small units can combine into larger space. Industrial or commercial lots in Craig. Terms negotiable. 879-1521. CRAIG:Commercial building for lease 3200+ sq ft, totally remodeled, air conditioned, close to Murdochs, 2+acres. Suitable for Restaurant, Garage, Welding, Lumber yard etc. Please call 970-824-0099 970-826-4268 STEAMBOAT:Centrally located Fox Creek office space available with top quality finishes, shared kitchen and bathroom. 146-6,000SF starting at $375. 970.879.9133 STEAMBOAT:PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE Local design firm has studio desk space available for lease flexible configuration Call 970-875-0590 STEAMBOAT: Newly renovated office space, Great location, 200 SF, $265/mo includes utilities. Avail Now. Call Central Park Management at 970-879-3294.

STEAMBOAT:Mini storage units available immediately, 8x10 $80 month no long term contracts please call Black Diamond 970-879-5300

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

HAYDEN: 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 Airport Garages. Own/rent heated storage unit for cars, home, business. 970-879-4440. OUTDOOR STORAGE - Lots for rent or buy in city limits. Availability for vehicles, equipment, materials & snow storage. 970-846-8796 STEAMBOAT:Nice 4BD, 2BA, on mountain, short walk to Ski time square, great deck, views. WD, gas heat. Quiet. $1800 monthly. Available 9/1. 970-846-0155 STEAMBOAT: Need more office space?? Hilltop Document Storage is the perfect solution for storing sensitive and confidential documents. Call (970)879-5242

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STEAMBOAT:Fox Creek Park 1169 Hilltop Parkway New space. Approximately 250sq ft. Internet, voicemail included. 1yr lease $425.00 month. Please contact: 970-879-0734x306 heather@northwestdata.com

STEAMBOAT:3bd 2ba home, Pets Negotiable, no smoking, on bus route. Residential or Commercial use. $2,000 OBO, VACANT, Ron 875-2914

STEAMBOAT:Price reduced for quick lease on professional offices in shared suite. Call for sizes and prices. 970-879-1402.

STEAMBOAT:Timbers top floor unit, 2 loft bd, 2ba fully furnished and equipped, great views, October through March, $1200, 970-879-1776

STEAMBOAT:Prime retail 2400’ building with parking. 800 block Lincoln Ave. Sale or lease. Steve Hitchcock 846 5739 Prudential Steamboat Realty

STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT! 10x10 $50 month, 10x15 $75 month and 10x20 $100 month. For Rent or Sale. 970-879-1065

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 suit. This is an excellent property with great neighbors. 970-879-6667

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STEAMBOAT: BEAR RIVER CENTER- Beautiful 2nd floor space available immediately! Perfect for salon, spa, gallery, or office space 960SF. Call Central Park Management today for more information. 970-879-3294

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: 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

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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 W. Sanders, Ski Town Lifestyle Properties 970.870.0552

STEAMBOAT:FOUR STAR SHERATON PRIVATE, BI-LEVEL PENT HOUSE STYLE CONDOMINIUM. Recently Remodeled, Sleeps 6-7. Mini Home Away From Home! vrbo.com/1866 (970)870-9768

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

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FSBO Corner Live /Work unit at River Front. Wonderful spot on river, largest deck with unobstructed views of the Mountain. 1294sqft warehouse with improvements, office loft and ADA handicap bathroom and 1011sqft 2bd, 2bath deluxe unit above. Extra windows on both floors. $485,000. Brokers Welcome, 24 hr notice required, 970-846-1760

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

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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

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

Prime retail 2400’ building with parking. 800 block Lincoln Ave. Sale or lease. Steve Hitchcock 846 5739 Prudential Steamboat Realty

Meadowlark, 2BD +Loft, Top Floor, Corner. 2009 Remodel; Alder Cabinets, Granite, Travertine, Hardwood, Mounted HDTV, Sauna, $295k. Kevin Dyche 970-846-5632 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 Beautiful Quail Run unit, only $369,000. 2BD, 2BA, garage, perfect condition. Vacant, easy to show. Roy Powell, RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661

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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

Storm Meadows Condo Offered at $465,000 #125408 Play on the mountain right from the building. Slopeside corner unit with views of the ski mountain and valley. Ski-in/out access, seasonal shuttle, year-round pool and hot tub. Never been rented, in good condition. Pets OK for owners. First rate amenities, easy to show. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at 970-846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

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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

Shadow Run 2BD, 2BA $290,000. 5-percent down. Owner will Finance. 440-666-6008

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Remodeled 2 Bedroom Unit at the Pines Was $355,000, Now $274,900! #124394 Over 20% of price reduction! This unit has just undergone an extensive remodel including new slate tile, hardwood floors, paint, appliances and countertops. This unit is sunny and brightwith a delightful patio opening up to the grassy courtyard. The Pines complex offers extremely low dues and is ideally located near shopping. Great value,won’t last long. Call Cheryl Foote at 9 7 0 - 8 4 6 - 6 4 4 4 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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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

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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

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LOG HOME / CABIN Package - 1056 sq ft, full covered porch. Sale Price $41,900.00. Many other models available. 719-686-0404. www.highcountryloghomes.net.

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Immaculate Hayden home with attention to detail. 3bed 2bath gorgeous landscaping, sunroom, office den and backyard patio retreat. $329,000. MLS#125811. Vonnie Frentress Colorado Group Realty 970-846-4372.

Local’s charming beautiful house on great lot. Fenced, washer /dryer, No dues. Zero down payment and $8,000 tax credit. Priced 25% below comparable homes at $147,500. Tour: www.propertypanorama.com/71672

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Luxury Home on 15 acres Offered at $2,995,000 #124337 Motivated Sellers! 5,000 s.f. custom home situated near Lake Catamount features massive log beams and a warm western feeling. Giant windows frame excellent ski area views. Matching accessory building with office and apartment can easily be customized into a great party barn! Price reduced from $4.1M to $2,499,000. Offered turn-key. Call Christy Belton Prudential Steamboat Realty 970-734-7885 www.SteamboatSpringsRanch.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Remodeled 1 bedroom Shadow Run 2nd Floor $220,000 970-846-1580 or 970-846-8294

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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

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Splendid Sundance Creek Offered at $419,000 #126196 This 2 bedroom condominium in central Steamboat Springs is the perfect blend of convenience and charm. This ground floor, end-unit includes modern nuances like granite counters, stainless steel Frigidaire appliances, slate tile entry, tall ceilings, walk-in closets and lovely fixtures throughout. A 1-car garage, additional guest parking and common area hot tub add a load of value to this exceptional property. Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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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GREAT PRICE & VALUE! DEER CREEK 1BD, GARAGE. COMPLETELY REMODELED! Walk to SKI, BUS, FP, WD, PETS. http://westslope.craigslist.org/reo/1321670 501.html $275,000 970-846-7275

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

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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 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

Corner lot, 2 car garage. Beautifully landscaped 3Bd, 2Ba, Yampa. Many new upgrades, roof. $239,500. Upper Yampa Realty 970-736-8454 www.UpperYampaRealty.com

Million Dollar Views! Offered at $369,000 #125897 Looking for that affordable house that has everything? Stop Looking because here it is. Enjoy spectacular views of the Zirkels from this 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in North Routt. This home has had extensive upgrades throughout including a brand new kitchen. Store your cars, skis, snowmobiles, tools or whatever toys you may have in the oversized attached two car garage. Call Cheryl Foote at 970-846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.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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Space gallore, 12 total rooms, finished basement, 4600 sqft, show any time, $745,000 $10,000 cash back, Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661.

Well fenced acreage with multiple outbuildings, 4,000 sq ft shop, livestock facilities and a Beautiful log sided home. $535,000. MLS#122446. Vonnie Frentress Colorado Group Realty 970-846-4372.

Beautiful South Valley Home WAS $1,600,000...NOW $1,250,000! #124719 Just remodeled 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home on over 35 acres in the beautiful South Valley. Enjoy the expansive views as you sit in your hot tub, or entertain in the brand new kicthen and family area. Large outbuilding for all of the toys. Only 15 minutes from downtown Steamboat. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at 970-846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Midnight Ranch Log Cabin Offered at $750,000 #123110 Enjoy this wonderful cabin in North Routt with National Forest access and overlooking a 10 acre lake! 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,000 sq ft and set on 35 acres of peaceful solitude north of Columbine. Enjoy quality finishes with a rustic feel including hardwood floors, stunning beams, exposed brick in the kitchen, vaulted ceilings and skylights. Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty 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

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

4BD, 1BA, Fish Creek Park #37, Bike path, bus route, WD, close to River. $58,000 OBO 970-819-5762, 970-819-2674 leave message.

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�� Dazzling Splendor Within Dakota Ridge Offered at $2,450,000 #123441 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and almost 5,000 sq. ft. amongst more than 8 acres of quiet solace! With unencumbered views of the Steamboat Ski Area, enjoy cathedral ceilings, picture windows framing the view, grand spiraling staircase and a perfectly flowing floor plan. The kitchen will thrill you with top-end appliances, granite countertops and an abundance of maple cabinets. The property is capped with a small pond and open patio to soak in this dazzling Dakota Ridge location. Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Sensational Setting Nestled in the Aspens Offered at $1,299,000 #125387 View the night lights of Steamboat while unwinding in your hot tub. This 4 bedroom/5.5 bath home has gorgeous finishes and generous natural light. Private location with expansive remodel! This Colorado dream home can be yours for a reduced price of only $1,299,000. The location is magic! Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at 970-846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

Townhome in Hayden. Offered at $165,000 #124225. No HOA Fees!!! 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms with big fenced in back yard for family dog, overzised 1-car garage. Great location! Call Billie Vreeman at (970)620-0655 Prudential Steamboat Realty Peaceful Sanctuary on gold coarse. Beautifully Remodeled 2+BD with designer finishing & furnishings throughout Must see to appreciate. 970-879-5011 STEAMBOAT:PRICE REDUCED! Own A Home, Federal Tax Credit $8,000. 2BD, 1.5BA, Whistler $247,900. Bill Pyle, Old Town Realty 970-846-7953 Old Fish Creek Falls Townhome Offered at $419,000 #126060 3 bed, 2 bath + loft. Original developers unit, only 1 with 3 parking spaces. 300 sqft trex deck with garden area, new updates, dog friendly. Views, sunsets, fireworks, river and downtown! Low HOA’s. Call Karen Hughes at 970-846-4841 or 970-879-8100 Prudential Steamboat Realty

Sat 3-5 Phoenix #207 $339,000 next to Pool! Two bedrooms with lock off! @ Apres Ski Way by La Montana. Sun 10-12 Rockies #2423 Bldg. D $175,000 HUGE one bdrm! Mt. Werner Circle/ Stmbt Blvd, Behind Porches. Molly Hibbard, Prudential Steamboat Realty 1-970-846-8536 www.steamboatliving.com

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Solitude on Buffalo Pass Offered at $995,000 #123359 Just 4 miles from downtown Steamboat you’ll find this 10-acre lot with drop dead views of the Flat Tops, South Valley and Strawberry Park. This hidden treasure borders hundreds of acres of National Forest. From here you’re within hiking distance to nearby recreation with deeded access to the Old Spring Creek Trail. This lot offers incredible privacy while living incredibly close to town. Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Ready to build, 5.3 acre LPS lot with road in. Surrounded by 190 acres of preserved land. South Valley, Ag Status, water, good hay. Just off expanded HWY 131, elevated, private setting. Stunning Ski area views. FSBO $235,000. 970-819-5353 39.8 Acres EN of Craig $110,000, 35 acres North of Craig $120,000, well, electricity, $5000 down, 7% Owner Financing 970-824-4256 38 acres 6 miles NE of Craig. Views, Wildlife $100,700 OWC $5000 down 7% (970)629-9843 week days; (970)826-4721 evenings & weekends.

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

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 nice 3bed 2bath home located on quiet back street in Hayden. $225,000. MLS#126342. Vonnie Frentress Colorado Group Realty 970-846-4372

Craig. Two five acre parcels 5 minutes from town. Excellent water. Well fees paid. Power to property. Terms. 65K each.970-629-8614 Beautiful North Routt County, majestic views and serenity, lots and acreages starting at $98,000 - $214,000. REMAX/STEAMBOAT Roy 970-846-1661

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South Routt Charmer Remodeled home in Phippsburg 3BD, 1BA with detached 1 car garage.1200 sqft plus 300 sqft basement storage FSBO $218,000 970-736-8492

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Great Horse Property Offered at $475,000 #123700 Great horse property with Fish Creek running through it. Call Billie Vreeman at 970-620-0655 Prudential Steamboat Realty

Spectacular Views from this 2BD, 2BA home in Blacktail Estates. Completely remodeled, Energy Efficient home with 2 decks and a Covered porch. Priced Under recent appraisal at $589,995 FSBO 970-819-5632

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

Dream Island 3BD, 1BA, completely remodeled, new cabinets, appliances, carpet, storm windows, roof, wood trim, 12x16’ storage shed. 37,500 Don Kotowski Rocky Mountain Real estate 846-8081 or 846-7522

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Log Home on Five Acres

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STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, yard. Furnished. Older but in good shape. $15,000 OBO 970-879-1192

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Hayden 2BR, 2BA with window air & small garage. Great condition, built in 2000. $48,900. Amy J. Williams at (970) 276-9101. Colorado Group Realty. MILNER:2BR offers affordable living with large kitchen, log accents, wood stove & storage space. $37,500. Joyce Hartless (970) 291-9289 Colorado Group Realty. Remodeled Spacious 3BD on 3 lots, in Craig. Big fenced back yard, lots of shade, deck, shed. $32,000 970-734-4595, 970-879-9050

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Stagecoach Lake House. 3BD, 2BA, garage. Yards from boat ramp, stainless appliances, granite, travertine, exceptional finishes! $389k. Kevin Dyche 970-846-5632

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New double wide modulars. $55,995 set and delivered. 303-828-0200

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Expansive Ski Area Views Offered at $595,000 #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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Enjoy rental income for this affordable 4BD 4BA country home plus accessory apartment, $499,900. Roy Powell REMAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661

Craig, 99 Mobile home for sale. 3BD, 2BA new carpet, new paved parking, sod and deck. $100,000 (970)629-2380

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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

150 acres of western landscape with wide open and unobstructed views of the newly enlarged Elkhead Dam and Reservoir. Fenced and cross fenced pasture and hay ground with great year round access and RCR 78 frontage. Practically boatside! $349,000. MLS#126357. Vonnie Frentress Colorado Group Realty 970-846-4372.

Gorgeous Game Trails Offered at $1,475,000 #125657 Breathtaking and panoramic views are what you will enjoy every day from this beautiful mountain contemporary home. 4000 sq ft with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, plus loft, office/library, family room and bonus room. Impeccable quality on 35 acres only 4 miles from town. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at 970-846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

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

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3BD New House. Steamboat $349k; Trailer and Land. Downtown $190k; Strawberry Park Ranch $2.5M; 8 Country Lots. Paul Hands 970-846-9783

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ACCUWEATHER 5-DAY FORECAST FOR STEAMBOAT SPRINGS ®

Today

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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

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Partly sunny, a t-storm in the p.m.

A thunderstorm in the afternoon

RF: 94

RF: 85

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A t-storm possible in the afternoon

Partly sunny, a t-storm possible

RF: 79

RF: 81

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

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Today City Hi Lo W Aspen 87 49 t Boulder 95 59 s Colorado Spgs 88 58 s Craig 92 52 t Denver 95 59 s Durango 89 56 t Eagle 90 50 t Fort Collins 92 57 s Grand Junction 98 66 s Glenwood Spgs 96 57 t Leadville 77 40 t

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Sun. Hi Lo W 81 47 t 92 59 pc 89 58 pc 85 53 t 92 60 pc 80 53 pc 85 52 t 90 57 pc 90 64 pc 89 54 t 74 41 t

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

Today Hi Lo W 92 54 t 93 59 s 94 59 s 95 59 s 78 41 t 96 71 s 92 58 t 94 56 s 90 57 s 86 46 t 90 57 t

Sun. Hi Lo W 86 52 t 85 58 pc 98 61 pc 88 55 pc 75 41 t 89 62 t 86 55 t 93 57 pc 89 58 pc 78 44 t 83 53 t

NATIONAL CITIES

Today Today City Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Albuquerque 92 67 s Miami 90 79 t Atlanta 86 64 pc Minneapolis 74 55 s Boston 82 67 c New York City 85 73 t Chicago 70 55 pc Oklahoma City 90 61 s Dallas 97 74 s Philadelphia 84 70 t Detroit 73 55 t Phoenix 98 82 t Houston 98 75 t Reno 95 63 pc Kansas City 82 56 s San Francisco 70 57 pc Las Vegas 93 72 t Seattle 71 53 s Los Angeles 86 66 t Washington, D.C. 82 69 t Legend: W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

ROUTT COUNTY FORECAST

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(7,000 ft to 9,000 ft)

REGIONAL WEATHER Jackson 86/46

Salt Lake City 96/71

Moab 102/69

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

Casper 94/56

Steamboat Springs 88/49

Grand Junction 98/66 Durango 89/56

Cheyenne 90/57

Denver 95/59 Colorado Springs 88/58 Pueblo 94/59

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0.00" 0.52" 15.70"

Source: SteamboatWeather.com

Sun and Moon:

RF: 80

RF: The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature® is an exclusive index of the effects of temperature, wind, humidity, cloudiness, sunshine intenisty, precipitation, pressure and elevation on the human body. Shown is the highest temperature for each day Today: Partly sunny with a p.m. and evening t-storm. Highs 81 to 88. New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) 0" Tonight: A t-storm early; otherwise, partly cloudy and mild. Lows 48 to 49. New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) 0" Tomorrow: Periods of sun with a t-storm in the afternoon. Highs 76 to 81. New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) 0"

84 38 88 32

Precipitation:

An afternoon thunderstorm possible

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Steamboat through 5 p.m. yesterday

Sunrise today Sunset tonight Moonrise today Moonset today

6:25 a.m. 7:55 p.m. 9:10 a.m. 8:53 p.m.

First

Full

Aug 27

Sep 4

Last

New

Sep 11

Sep 18

ACCUWEATHER UV INDEX TODAY TM

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

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

Area Flow Level Boulder Creek ..............76 ..........dead Clear Ck/Golden .........142 ..........dead S. Platte/Bailey ............139 ..........dead Lower Poudre ...............82 ..........dead

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STREAM FLOWS

Area Flow Level Brown's Canyon ..........311 ............low Gore Canyon..............1270 ........med. Yampa R./Steamboat ..112 ..........dead Green R./Green R......2580 ..........low

WEATHER TRIVIATM

Q: What type weather has claimed the most lives since the 1960s? A: Drought.

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