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Jeff Schwebke, general sales manager at Steamboat Motors, is reflected in a mirror while he stands next to a 1991 Ford F-150 XLR Lariat pickup that his lot took in as part of the Cash for Clunkers program. Steamboat Motors is extending the government’s program on its own dime. The government-sponsored program ended Monday.

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The national Cash for Clunkers frenzy has coasted to a close, but Steamboat Motors plans to hang on to the spirit of the program through August. The federal Car Allowance Rebate System ended Monday evening. Steamboat Motors,

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which sells Ford, Dodge and Jeep vehicles, will continue to offer at least $3,500 on tradeins this month. Cook Chevrolet and Subaru, Steamboat Springs’ other new-car dealership, cut off its program when the government did. Jeff Steinke, general manager at Steamboat Motors, said his dealership sold about eight cars through the program.

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“I’m just glad it’s over,” he said. The dealership plans to offer customers a minimum of $3,500 on their trade-ins for the rest of the month. Steinke said Steamboat Motors wasn’t adhering to the rules of the Cash for Clunkers program for the current deal. Those restrictions required people to trade in older cars for new, more fuel-efficient cars.

Steinke said customers could use the trade-in price to buy new or used cars. “There’s really no strings attached to them,” he said. Steinke and Scott Cook, who owns Cook Chevrolet, said they were dissatisfied with how the government ran Cash for Clunkers. See Clunkers, page 19

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Steamboat Springs’ ski resort is expected to sport nearly $2.5 million in capital improvements this winter. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. is spending $1.5 million less on projects for the 200910 ski season than it spent for 2008-09. Ski Corp. plans to put a couple of offices in One Steamboat Place, which is scheduled to open in December. The company is expanding the Kids’ Vacation Center and Steamboat Ski Area’s snowmaking system, and new and expanded walkways are coming to the Meadows Parking Lot. The $2.5 million compares with more than $4 million in the 2008-09 season, more than $16 million in 2007-08 and more than $7 million in 200607. Ski Corp. President Chris Diamond attributed the differences to shifts in what needed to be done. “I think it had to do with what projects are lined up to do more than anything else,” Diamond

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Crews work Aug. 14 on the expansion of the Kids’ Vacation Center at Steamboat Ski Area’s gondola building. The 3,000-square-foot addition will improve access to the center and is part of $2.5 million in capital improvements to the ski area for the upcoming season.

said. “This year’s priorities, the One Steamboat Place property and changes to the gondola building are a result of that. … We didn’t have any other pressing building projects ready to go, and so we did those.” Vancouver, B.C.-based Intrawest owns Ski Corp. Each resort funds its own improvements, Intrawest spokesman Ian

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Galbraith said. “They operate on their own individual profits,” he said. “The capital improvements Steamboat is making are paid for by their profits.” Ski Corp.’s proposed improvements are subject to approval by Intrawest, Galbraith said. See Ski Corp., page 20

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Madison Grasty buried her face in her father’s shoulder and wrapped her arms tightly around his neck to hide her sobs. The 5-year-old was one of 41 children who started full-day kindergarten Tuesday morning at South Routt Elementary School in Yampa. It was also the first day of school for the rest of the South Routt School District. “She just doesn’t want to leave me,” said her father, Adam. “It’s her first time going away to school. Her grandma’s called and her mom’s called to tell her we’ll be back real soon.” Adam Grasty said he thought Madison would be OK, but it took a few minutes before she agreed to be handed over to her teacher, Cindy Ashley. Holding Madison, Ashley asked her class if they were ready to go inside for their first day of kindergarten. Nearly all of her students screamed “Yay!” before

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South Routt Elementary School kindergartner Madison Grasty does not want to attend her first day of school Tuesday morning and holds on tight to her dad, Adam Grasty.

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This year’s enrollment numbers are preliminary. They include last year’s students who may not have attended the first day of school, but they won’t include students who enrolled Tuesday.

heading into the building. “We’ll take good care of them, I promise,” Peggy Barnes, the elementary school’s other kindergarten teacher, said as she waved goodbye to parents, many whose lower lips were curled down, their eyes teary, as they walked toward their cars. Becky Bergeron said she thought her son, Caedmen, was excited about his first day of kindergarten, but also a little nervous. Bergeron, however, See South Routt, page 17

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South Routt School District Enrollment 2009-10 Elementary school 205 Middle school 86 High school 111 Total 402

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Steamboat Springs City Council members said they want to see language inserted to discourage speculation and property flipping but otherwise directed no major changes to a draft annexation agreement with Steamboat 700. Steamboat 700 is a proposed master-planned community west of Steamboat that is seeking

annexation. It proposes about 2,000 homes — from apartments to large-lot single-family residences — on 508 acres. On Tuesday, council members had their first discussion of the annexation agreement that could govern the

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Corna death investigation complete New York police concur with medical examiner’s suicide ruling Brandon Gee

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property until it is fully built out. A final vote on the agreement and other items related to the annexation is scheduled for Oct. 13, and the project is emerging as the No. 1 campaign issue for the 2009 City Council election. Affordable housing is the No. 1 goal of the city’s West of Steamboat Springs Area Plan, which is guiding the city’s review of the project. Four of six council members present Tuesday

The Port Chester, N.Y., Police Department has concluded its investigation into the death of Steamboat Springs resident and restaurant owner Chris Corna, concurring with an earlier ruling of suicide. “Investigators performed a careful and exhaustive review of available evidence and based on the evidence and witness accounts of the incident we are comfortable the investigation can be concluded,” a news release states. “Our finding concurs with the initial ruling of the Westchester

County Medical Examiner’s Office that this death was the result of a suicide. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Corna Corna.” Corna, 45, died May 18 in Port Chester. He was driving a rented car that crossed the centerline on U.S. Highway 1 and crashed into the foundation of a railroad bridge. He also had a knife wound to his neck. Shortly after Corna’s death, the Westchester County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a suicide, but officials would not say what specifically

led them to that conclusion. The results of a toxicology report on Corna, who owned Slopeside Grill in Steamboat, revealed he had a tranquilizer known as sertraline in his system when he died. Sertraline is used in medications to treat anxiety and depression, such as Zoloft. Westchester County Medical Examiner Millard Hyland said there was an expected level of sertraline in Corna’s system for someone who uses such medications regularly. There were no traces of alcohol in Corna’s blood. — To reach Brandon Gee, call 871-4210 or e-mail bgee@steamboatpilot.com

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■ An early bird speed business networking event is from 8 to 9 a.m. at Howelsen Place, on Lincoln Avenue at Seventh Street. The cost is $5 for Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association members and $10 for guests. The event includes coffee and pastries. Call 875-7000 or email rsvp@steamboatchamber.com to RSVP. ■ Register for free English classes/ clases de Inglés at 9 a.m. today and 6 p.m. Thursday at Colorado Mountain College in Willett Hall, Room 300. All languages and levels welcome. Register for English classes for parents and preschool children at 9 a.m. today in Bud Werner Memorial Library. Call 870-4534. ■ Social gardening is from 9 a.m. to noon at Yampa River Botanic Park. Help plant flowers, weed and learn about high country gardening. Take a hat, sunscreen, gloves and water. Meet Gayle at the shed. ■ An Olympic Heritage Walking Tour of Steamboat Springs is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Meet at Olympian Hall at Howelsen Hill, 845 Howelsen Parkway. Participants receive a coupon for $1 off admission to Tread of Pioneers Museum and a free ticket for the Howelsen Hill chairlift. ■ Bud Werner Memorial Library hosts preschool storytime from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and 10:30 to 11 a.m. ■ Aging Well, a program of the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, holds “Wellness Day” at 11 a.m. at the Haven Community Center in Hayden. The day includes Arthritis Foundation exercise, lunch for $2.50, a guest speaker, a writing memoirs class, wellness checks from a registered nurse and foot care by appointment. Call Aging Well at 970-871-7676. ■ The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado holds a roundtable from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Bear River Bar & Grill in Gondola Square, to discuss statewide sustainability efforts. All are welcome. ■ The Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Group plays an ACBL sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. Reservations requested. Call Elaine at 879-1994. ■ Integrated Community’s bilingual conversational group, intercambio, offers resource and referral services from 1 to 6 p.m. at the CIIC office at 718 Oak St. Call 871-4599. ■ VNA offers a vaccination drop-in clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. for kids ages

10 to 18. Come to 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101, or call 879-1632. Parents must be present for children younger than 18, and they should bring vaccine records. ■ The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association and The Haven Assisted Living Center hold their annual meeting at 4 p.m. at the Craig VNA office at 745 Russell St. A business meeting and employee recognition is from 4 to 5 p.m. Dr. Robert Brayden, president of the Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition, speaks at 5 p.m. about immunizations. Refreshments provided. All are welcome. Call Suzi Mariano at the VNA, 879-1632. ■ An open house to discuss proposals to remove hazardous trees from power line right-of-ways, in area national forests, is from 5 to 7 p.m. at the U.S. Forest Service office at 925 Weiss Drive. Call (970) 8702299. ■ Yampa Valley Medical Center offers a First Aid and Heartsaver CPR class from 5 to 10 p.m. at the hospital. The class costs $30 and provides American Heart Association certification for basic First Aid and pediatric, adult and child CPR and AED. Call 871-2500 with questions and to register. ■ Soroco High School and Soroco Middle School host a Back-toSchool-Night Barbecue from 5:15 to 6 p.m., followed by an information session from 6 to 7 p.m., at the campus in Oak Creek. The barbecue costs $5. ■ The Technology Commission, a division of the Education Fund Board, meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of Bud Werner Memorial Library. ■ A free Qigong class is at 6 p.m. at Yampa River Botanic Park. Call Neil at 970-819-2835. ■ The Routt County Democrats monthly potluck meeting is at 6 p.m. at 40889 Routt County Road 76A in Hayden. Tammie Delaney will talk about local sustainability. Take a potluck appetizer, side dish or dessert and your own drinks, plus a nonperishable donation for Hayden’s Food Bank. Carpoolers can meet at the Steamboat Transit Center at 5:20

p.m. Call 870-2896 for directions. ■ Steamboat Springs women’s rugby is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ski Town Fields next to the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs. No experience necessary, and all women are invited. Call Anne at 303859-3784.

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■ Steamboat’s Recreational Poker League plays at 7 p.m. at the Snow Bowl. The tournament is free and open to the public. Players must be 18 or older. Visit www.steamboat pokertour.com. ■ The first Bike-In Cinema event is at 8:30 p.m. at Howelsen Hill. A PG13 version of “Caddyshack” will be shown on a large outdoor screen. The event is free for cyclists, and $2 for those who drive to the event. There will be food vendors and beer for sale from New Belgium Brewing Co.

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THURSDAY ■ A non-denominational community Bible study is from 9 to 11 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 755 Concordia Lane. A children’s program is also provided. For details or to enroll, call Sara at 871-4770. ■ A grand opening celebration for the Rollingstone Respite House is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Rollingstone Drive and Pine Grove Road. Light refreshments served. Contact Lisa Brown at 970-871-7620 or lbrown@nwcovna.org. ■ A free community dinner is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, at Ninth and Oak streets.

FRIDAY ■ Stagecoach State Park hosts a snake program at 11 a.m. and a cloud program at 1 p.m. on the marina deck. A guided hike focusing on pine beetles starts at 3 p.m. and meets at the dam parking lot. All programs are free with a parks pass. All ages welcome. ■ A free colt starting clinic is at 4 p.m. at Whispering Willows Ranch at 31580 C.R. 14. A free equine colic seminar is at 6 p.m., also at the ranch.

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Informed voters more important now

teamboat Springs voters have a unique and important opportunity this fall to guide the future not only of the city, but of the entire Yampa Valley. We urge residents to be proactive in educating themselves about the candidates and the important issues at stake. AT ISSUE The significance City council of this year’s City elections. Council election is directly tied to the issue of growth, and OUR VIEW more specifically, the Public potential annexations involvement of Steamboat 700 and and an informed 360 Village. There’s electorate little doubt that candidates’ positions are essential on growth and the to deciding Steamboat 700 project Steamboat’s will be the deciding future. factor come Election Day. To drive that point home, one need look no further than October’s calendar. This year’s election will be conducted by mail only. The Routt County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will mail ballots to reg-

istered voters between Oct. 9 and 19, a period that bookends the City Council’s planned Oct. 13 final vote on an annexation plan for Steamboat 700. If the latter schedule holds true, voters will be pulling their ballots out of their P.O. boxes just as the current council makes one of the most important decisions in this city’s history. That means voters have just seven weeks to get their minds around the candidates and complicated issues at stake. Voters who truly care about Steamboat Springs and its future will take the proper steps to be informed before marking up their ballots. Resist the urge to be satisfied with campaign rhetoric. Talk to folks on both sides of the issue, and those in the middle. Call or e-mail the candidates and ask them to explain their stances on issues like growth and Steamboat 700. Attend one or more of the many candidate forums that will take place in the coming weeks. Take the time to read through the West of Steamboat Springs Area Plan, a document created after significant public input and participation. Review the recently released Vision 2030 final report. Attend any number of the upcoming

public meetings about Steamboat 700, including: ■ A 10 a.m. Steamboat 700 negotiating team meeting today in Centennial Hall, rooms 113 and 114 ■ A 5 p.m. Thursday meeting of the Steamboat Springs Planning Commission to discuss traditional neighborhood design ■ An Aug. 31 joint meeting of the City Council and Routt County Board of Commissioners to discuss annexation issues and the funding of U.S. Highway 40 improvements ■ A Sept. 8 City Council meeting to discuss Steamboat 700’s fiscal impact as it relates to capital projects ■ A Sept. 9 community open house about Steamboat 700 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center How, when and where we grow as a city will impact the entire Yampa Valley for generations to come. The significance of the issue cannot be taken lightly, nor should voters’ commitment to understanding the complexities of growth and the specific development projects facing our elected council members.

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The ultimate burden Bob Herbert

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If you want to get a little bit of a sense of what the wars are like in Afghanistan and Iraq — a small, distant sense of the on-the-ground horror — pick up a book of color photos called, “2nd Tour, Hope I Don’t Die.” It’s chilling. Most Americans have conveniently put these two absurd, obscene conflicts out of their minds. There’s an economy to worry about and snappy little messages to tweet. Nobody wants to think about young people getting their faces or their limbs blown off. Or the parents, loaded with antidepres-

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sants, giving their children and spouses a final hug before heading off in a haze of anxiety to their third or fourth tour in the war zones. The book is the work of the photographer Herbert Peter van Agtmael, who has spent a great deal of time following U.S. combat troops in both countries. One of the photos in the book shows an Army captain standing exhausted and seemingly forlorn on the blood-slicked floor of a combat support hospital in Baghdad. Van Agtmael was sensitive to the heavy psychological load borne by the medi-

cal personnel, writing in the caption: “Their humor was dark and their expressions often flat and distant when they treated patients. The worst casualties were given nicknames. One soldier melted by the fire caused by an IED blast was called ‘goo man.’ But certain casualties would hit home, especially injured children. Some staff resorted to painkillers and other drugs.” The war in Afghanistan made sense once but it doesn’t any longer. The war in Iraq never did. And yet, with most of the country tuned out entirely, we’re still suiting up the solSee Herbert, page 9 Bruce Tinsley

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if you come back maimed or dead we’ll salute you as a hero.” And what are we sending them off to? There’s a photo of Nick Sprovtsoff, a sergeant from Flint, Mich., lying awake in his bunk at a patrol outpost in Afghanistan. He looks like a tough guy in the picture, but he also looks worried. The caption says: “On his third tour, he was there to advise a local platoon of the Afghan army. The Afghan soldiers rarely wanted to patrol, preferring to watch DVDs and smoke hash. Their favorite movie was ‘Titanic.’” (A Page 1 headline in Sunday’s New York Times read, “Marines Fight With Little Aid From Afghans.”) A clear idea of the pathetic unwillingness of the American people to share in the sacrifices of these wars can be gleaned from a comment that President Barack Obama made in his address last week to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. “We are a country of more than 300 million Americans,” he said. “Less than 1 percent wears the uniform.”

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The U.S. Forest Service will hold an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. today at its Hahn’s PeakBears Ears District Office at 925 Weiss Drive, to discuss a proposal to cut down beetle-killed trees near utility lines in the Medicine Bow-Routt, Arapaho and Roosevelt and White River national forests. “There is an imminent threat to (power lines) from an increasing number of hazardous trees falling in the three forests,” Cal Wettstein, commander of the Forest Service’s Bark Beetle Incident Management Team, said

in a news release. The proposal is to remove hazardous trees within 200 feet from the centerline of transmission lines and within 75 feet of the centerline of distribution lines. It is thought this would reduce the risk of wildfires caused by trees falling across power lines. To comment or for more information, contact Mary Ann Chambers at machambers@fs. fed.us. Additional information will be posted to www.fs.fed.us/ r2/bark-beetle.

Sustainable Colorado to host roundtable discussion The Alliance for Sustainable

Colorado will host a roundtable discussion this afternoon for 37 representatives of government and private organizations in Steamboat Springs. The discussion is focused on statewide sustainability efforts, efficient building codes, energy conservation, and social, economic and environmental impacts and benefits of all of these programs. The roundtable will be held from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Bear River Bar and Grill but is not open to the public. For more information about the alliance, visit www.sustainable colorado.org/.

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MONDAY, AUG. 24 12:37 a.m. Colorado Division of Wildlife and Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a bear in the 2300 block of Val d’ Isere Circle. 12:54 a.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a report of a fire in the 400 block of Tamarack Drive. 5:21 a.m. Hayden Police Department officers and West Routt Fire Protection District emergency responders were called to an ambulance request in Hayden. 5:33 a.m. Police were called to a complaint of construction noise in the 2300 block of Mount Werner Circle. When officers arrived, everything was quiet. 8:01 a.m. Police were called to a report of criminal mischief in the 400 block of Fifth Street, where a city-owned tree near the sidewalk had broken limbs. Officers took a report. 8:05 a.m. Police were called to a report of theft of about 100 gallons of gasoline in the 1600 block of Shield Drive. Officers took a report.

10:22 a.m. Police were called to a report of theft of a mountain bike, valued at $6,500, from a business in the 1100 block of Yampa Street. Two other bicycles were also stolen but recovered by the owner. Officers took a report. 12:32 p.m. Deputies and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue were called to a report of a semi-trailer on fire in the 26000 block of U.S. Highway 40. There were no injuries. 1:50 p.m. Police were called to a report of a shoplifter in Central Park Plaza. Officers arrested a 20-year-old Steamboat woman on suspicion of theft of $500 or less. 3:47 p.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue were called to a crash involving a bicycle and a car in the 500 block of South Lincoln Avenue. Medical crews transported the female bicyclist to Yampa Valley Medical Center with minor injuries. Police issued the driver a citation for failure to yield. Police will continue to investigate. 4 p.m. Police were called to a report of fraud from Yampa Valley Medical Center, where a man reported someone had

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

stolen his wife’s identity. Officers took a report. 5:33 p.m. DOW officers were called to a report of a bear in the 32000 block of McKinnis Creek Road. 5:53 p.m. Police were called to a report of a noninjury, two-car crash in the 200 block of Anglers Drive. Officers issued a ticket and took a report. 6:54 p.m. Police were called to a report of a disturbance in the 1500 block of Lincoln Avenue, where 10 teenage boys with skateboards reportedly were fighting. Officers spoke to the boys, found there was no fight, and the group left. 9:29 p.m. Hayden police were called to a report of a suspicious incident in the East Jefferson Avenue in Hayden.

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Clear differences of opinion are emerging between the candidates for the Steamboat Springs City Council’s at-large seat. While candidate Jim Engelken has leveled heavy criticisms against the current governing body — which he thinks caters too much to the development and real estate community — and opposes the planned annexation of Steamboat 700, Kyle Pietras is an unabashed pro-growth and pro-business candidate. He also is a political newcomer while Engelken previously served on City Council from 1995 to 2001. An avid mountain biker, Pietras cycled to a Monday morning interview on a rusty town bike. He described himself as “a Steamboat guy” and said his political views are shaped by what he thinks needs to be done to ensure Steamboat stays

Candidates ■ District 1 (four years): Cari Hermacinski (at-large incumbent, council president pro tem), Kevin Bennett (former council president) ■ District 2 (four years): Kenny Reisman, Ken Solomon ■ District 3 (four years): Walter Magill (District 3 incumbent) ■ At-large (two years): Jim Engelken (former councilman), Kyle Pietras ■ Not up for election: Scott Myller (District 1), Meg Bentley (District 2), Jon Quinn (District 3) ■ Leaving council: Loui Antonucci (District 2, council president, termlimited), Steve Ivancie (District 1, term-limited)

Steamboat. Pietras is originally from Massachusetts and moved here in 1995. “It’s harder to live here now. I want my children to have children and be able to live here,” said Pietras, who owns a small landscaping business. “Jim’s been pretty consistent through his whole career. It’s admirable See Pietras, page 20

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Kyle Pietras stands along Lincoln Avenue with the vintage bicyle he uses to commute. He plans to run for the at-large seat on the Steamboat Springs City Council this November on a pro-growth, pro-business platform.

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De acuerdo a las cifras que se dieron a conocer el viernes, el desempleo durante el mes de Julio subió ligeramente en todo el Estado pero bajó en el Condado de Routt. Sin embargo, esta comparación no es muy correcta ya que la cifra de desempleo de Colorado de 7,8% está modifi-

cada de acuerdo a los cambios típicos de la temporada y la cifra de 6.8% de Routt no ha sido modificada. La tasa del estado creció desde 7,6% en junio mientras que la tasa de Routt bajó desde 7,7% en junio. El Departamento de Trabajo y Desempleo de Colorado está vigilando al desempleo. “Meses sin un incremento significante del desempleo, una ligera mejora tanto en el ingreso anual como en la pérdida de salarios podrían ser indicadores de que la economía se está estabilizando”, dijo en últimas noticias Donald Mares, Director Ejecutivo del Departamento La tasa de desempleo de Routt fue de 3,1% en julio del 2008. Esto representa 491 personas sin trabajo y en julio del 2009 representa 1,032 personas sin trabajo. La fuerza laboral de Routt se ha incrementado

de junio a julio de 14,584 a 15,128. Karen Goedert dijo que se percibió una ligera mejora en el empleo del Condado de Routt. Goedert dirige una empresa de Recursos Humanos y la Consultoría Columbine. Ella organizó reuniones para ayudar a las personas que buscan trabajo este verano. “Siento que ha bajado un 1% el mes pasado, lo cual es interesante”, dijo Goedert. “Pareciera que algunas personas que estuvieron buscando trabajo 4 o 6 meses atrás han podido encontrar un empleo seguro el mes pasado”. De acuerdo a las últimas noticias recibidas, unas 76,000 personas más están desempleadas en el estado comparado con el mes pasado de Julio. Las quejas principales de desempleo están sobre el 210% en julio del 2009 , comparado con el mismo

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En los comienzos del desarrollo de Steamboat, los esquís (llamados en ese entonces zapatos para la nieve) eran usados como un medio de transporte hasta que Carl Howelsen llegó en 1914 y cambió la vida de los residentes de la ciudad. Howelsen enseñó a los residentes acerca de salto en esquís y comenzó la industria recreacional de deportes de invierno. Ese mismo año se organizó el primer “Carnaval del Invierno” que sigue siendo una tradición durante todas las temporadas de esquí.

período del año pasado. Se indico también, de acuerdo a estas noticias, que las tasas de desempleo cayeron en 52 Condados de Colorado, subieron en siete y permanecieron sin cambio en cinco. El Condado de Dolores tuvo la tasa más alta de 13.9%, el Condado de Hinsdale tuvo el más bajo de 2.7%. Goedert dijo que ella podía ver mayor mejora para Routt ya que las mañanas heladas se hacen más comunes. Esto ha obligado a los empleadores a pensar en reclutar gente para la temporada de esquí. “La gente comienza a sentir que la temporada de esquí está viniendo pronto”, dijo Goedert. “La semana pasada hemos tenido un par de mañanas frías y esto lleva a pensar a la gente que tiene negocios en la ciudad que el invierno está a la vuelta de la esquina”.

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El grupo de conversación bilingüe de la Comunidad Integrada INTERCAMBIO se reunirá de 6.30 a 7.30 p.m. en la oficina de CIIC en la dirección de 718 Oak St. Todos son bienvenidos a este evento libre que ayudará a mejorar las técnicas en Inglés y Español. LLamar al 871-4599

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Sustainability is becoming a central focus and concern for individuals, businesses and communities. Among the broad areas of sustainable operations and industries, there is an increasing demand to understand sustainable construction and design practices. This demand is driven by a realization that sustainable practices are important to owners and business operators. The philosophy of sustainable design encourages important decisions at each phase of the design process that will reduce consumption of nonrenewable resources, minimize waste and create healthy, productive environments. It is an integrated approach that has a positive impact with all phases of a building’s life-cycle, including design, construction, operation and real estate. This approach emphasizes that a “joined-up” attitude to all aspects of sustainability is significant, as each area overlaps and relates with the others. There are several construction and design businesses in the Yampa Valley practicing sustainable values and contributing to a “joined-up” attitude. Collaboration and local contribution also is important. The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association and Environmental Solutions Unltd. started the Sustainable Business Program in 2007 to focus on sustainability and help businesses achieve the Triple Bottom Line — a new

Certification Local construction and design businesses participating in the Sustainable Business Program who have reached gold certification: ■ Colorado Group Realty ■ Drexel Barrell & Company ■ Fox Construction ■ Kelly and Stone Architects ■ Marabou ■ Native Excavating ■ Prudential Steamboat Realty The following construction and design businesses on their way to certification: ■ Dovetail Design ■ Drahota Construction ■ Irene Nelson Interiors ■ Landmark Consultants ■ Light Works of Steamboat ■ Mountain Home Stove & Fireplace

way to define business success through financial success, social responsibility, proactive environmental management and the inter-relationships between them. Upon enrollment, consultation is provided to cater sustainable practices to the individual business with opportunities to collaborate communitywide. The Sustainable Business Program is 65 members strong with a variety of business realms and industries participating in sustainable efforts. Among the various participants, there are many construction, design and real estate businesses that have earned or are making their way toward gold certification. Kelly and Stone Architects, for example, have reached gold certification and are continuously making sustainable efforts through design and daily business operation. KSA has the opportunity to have a

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significant impact on sustainability by encouraging clients and owners to incorporate sustainable building practices and materials through their design process. Every project, whether residential, commercial, municipal or a resort facility is thoughtfully designed with an emphasis on reduced energy consumption, the project footprint and overall sustainability. “KSA can contribute to making buildings more sustainable by site selection, design practices and specifying building orientation, as well as exterior and interior design features to enhance the building’s energy efficiency with maximization of the use of recycled materials,” said Tim Stone, co-owner of KSA. Dovetail Design is on its way to certification in the Sustainable Business Program with design efforts to be creative using local materials. The use of beetle-killed pine

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wood to produce beautiful contemporary furniture and interior design pieces is a highlight of Dovetail Design products. They also utilize local metal base welders, eco resin’s from recycled materials and non-toxic oil finishes. Prudential Steamboat Realty has earned gold certification through many creative measures. Incentives have been set up for agents and office staff to carpool and use alternative means of transportation to reduce emissions. A program called Site Seer has been added to allow Prudential agents to show property virtually in order to be more efficient and reduce drive time to touring listings. A massive recycling program that accounts for more than 50 percent of total waste stream has been added to the office. They have creatively reduced printing by more than 60 percent, including unique MLS forms and elimination

of direct mail campaigns. Motion sensors for high traffic rooms, as well as low flow water fixtures also have been installed to help conserve water and energy. “Prudential Steamboat Realty aims to provide clients with a better understanding of their impact and things they can do to improve their new home purchase. With over 50 agents, our collaborative efforts can make a difference,” said Laura Cusenbary, director of marketing for Prudential Steamboat Realty. Colorado Group Realty also has received GOLD certification by making a companywide commitment to incorporate sustainable practices in their day-to-day operation. This includes sustainability with employee and agent awareness, energy assessment, waste management, water reduction, indoor environmental quality, green purchasing, parking lot/walkway management and vehicle fleet. Sustainable development and design practices not only help the environment, but also can improve economic profitability and enhance reputation in the community and with customers. An enduring longterm regard for sustainability as a way of business is essential to the future for every industry and could benefit individuals, as well as contribute to global solutions. For more information about the Sustainable Business Program, visit www.steamboatchamber. com or contact your local sustainable business consultant, Lyn Halliday at lhalliday@env ironmentalsolutionllc.com.

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Stagecoach developer Ji-ang Song left the courthouse with a small victory Tuesday after Routt County commissioners agreed in concept to award him a zone change needed to develop 432 dwelling units just east of Stagecoach Reservoir. Commissioners Nancy Stahoviak and Doug Monger agreed that Song and his development consultants had modified their original plan enough to meet the criteria for a zone change from agriculture and forestry to zoning that allows a master-planned, increased-density community. Commissioner Diane Mitsch Bush dissented. “I would have to say, it’s not consistent with the goals and policies of the Routt County Master Plan,” Mitsch Bush said at the Routt County Courthouse.

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She said the up-zoning of the agricultural land within the overall 896-acre development parcel is contrary with county goals of preventing sprawl and preserving productive agriculture lands. The Song Mountain development would be developed on an elevated bench on the shoulders of Woodchuck Mountain overlooking the reservoir, which hosts a state park. Song and his wife, Young Song, paid $5.5 million for the property, which includes land not included in the development application. The Routt County Planning Commission voted, 5-2, on May 21 to recommend denial of the project, which county commissioners tabled after a four-hour hearing July 23. The Songs, with consultants Peter Patten, of Patten Associ-

ates, and Doug Bradfield, of Civil Design Consultants, still face multiple layers of public hearings and approvals before the first phase of the residential development could be built. The commissioners asked the developers to come back with more details and a written commitment confirming exactly how the Morrison Creek Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District would meet the needs of homeowners at Song Mountain. “There’s no need to rush. I would like the details of how this is going to work totally nailed down,” Steamboat resident Paul Stettner agreed. The Water District’s Steve Colby confirmed that his agency has adequate reserves to meet all the needs of Song Mountain. See Song Mountain, page 21

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tance the citizens of the county place on preserving the rural and agricultural character of Routt County,” said CJ Mucklow, Routt County extension agent and a board member for the Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust. “In a lot of instances this program provides landowners with the means to stay on their property, continue in production agriculture and pass on the operation to the next generation.” Elkhead Ranch owner Heather Stirling said the conservation easement and the contribution from Routt County would do just that. “Hopefully, I’ll see my grandkids working there,” Stirling said. PDR board chairman Ron Roundtree said the Elkhead Ranch easement is the program’s first in the Elkhead Valley. “This is a very important project to us because of where it is,” said Roundtree, who said he hopes Stirling’s actions will spur other area property owners to put their land under conservation easements. “She is breaking ground, for sure.”

Boosting stewardship The PDR program is funded by a 1.5-mill property tax approved in 2006, nine years after the program first was See PDR, page 26

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A person attempted to charge about $2,800 on a credit card in what appears to be another attempted scam of a downtown Steamboat Springs restaurant. Cugino’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant Assistant Manager Jessica Kane received a call on Sunday during which the caller, through an intermediary at a phone service for the hearing impaired, attempted to order 150 pizzas, with lots of extras. To start, the caller asked Kane to charge an additional $850, to be sent via Western Union wire transfer, for a “warming truck” that would pick up the pies. The caller also offered a generous tip, for a total of about $2,800 to be charged on the card. “As soon as they said Western Union, I knew it was shady,” Kane said. She stayed on the line long enough to get the information on the potentially stolen card, including the name and number. “I just wanted to get the card, so I could get the card stopped,” she said. The caller reportedly would not tell Kane where she was to send the money or where the deliveries would be taken, until after she ran the credit card, which she declined to do. The caller also wouldn’t give her a phone number or any other information, only an email address to send questions. Kane hung up the phone once she had the card information and called Steamboat Springs Police Department officers, who are investigating the potential scam. A similar order was placed with Mazzola’s Italian Restaurant in June, in which a caller used a similar call-relay service to order food for 300 people, plus an extra $1,000 for a courier service. Jeff Hubler, who owns Cugino’s with his wife, Danielle, said he wasn’t surprised Kane caught on to the act and that employees are not ever supposed to overcharge a credit card.

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Mulcahy also couldn’t attend the meeting because he was out of town. Superintendent Shalee Cunningham presented the agreement to the board. She said Steamboat Springs School District officials will ask Mulcahy to sign the agreement when he returns. The kindergarten through eighth grade school would accommodate 600 students and cost an estimated $25 million. The high school would be expanded by 17,000 square feet, at an estimated cost of $5 million. Steamboat 700 would pay for its portion of the project by dedicating a half percent real estate transfer fee to the district. That would be paid until the developer’s share of the cost is met, regardless about how long it takes. The agreement also stipulated that the district would not be responsible for the costs associ-

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show has moved to The Wolcott Yacht Club. “This is for sure happening,” Wolf said. Shakedown Street plays an acoustic set at 5:30 p.m. Friday, and electric shows starting at

about 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Wolcott venue. Tickets cost $10 in advance and are available at www.wolcottyachtclub.com. Founding Shakedown Street members Ted Galloway and Rick Starkey will join Wolf and keyboardist Joe Weisiger. Rob Eaton, a Colorado resident and guitarist for Grateful Dead-inspired band Dark Star Orchestra, also will play. Wolf said he chose The Wolcott Yacht Club for an end-ofsummer concert to offer a boost to the outdoor music venue, which Yacht Club co-owner Shawn McMenamy said has been struggling financially. Wolf said he’s arranged affordable limo transportation back to the Vail Valley and bus transportation to State Bridge campsites after the Shakedown Street shows.

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Grateful Dead tribute act Shakedown Street will continue its tradition of closing out the summer in north Eagle County on Friday and Saturday, though the concert location has changed. Shakedown Street originally was scheduled to play at the historic State Bridge Lodge, an outdoor venue and camping area just south of the Routt and Eagle county borders that has been closed since a fire in June 2007. But complications with permits and logistics postponed “State Bridge Lives,” a two-day outdoor music festival scheduled for July 25 and 26. The event was rescheduled for Sept. 11 to 13 and has since been canceled. Drummer Jake Wolf said the

What: Shakedown Street, with special guest Rob Eaton of Dark Star Orchestra and founding members Ted Galloway and Rick Starkey When: Acoustic show at 5:30 p.m. Friday, electric shows at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: The Wolcott Yacht Club, 27190 U.S. Highway 6 in Wolcott, about 70 miles south of Steamboat Springs on Colorado 131 Cost: $10; advance tickets are available at www.wolcottyachtclub.com Call: 970-926-3444 Listen: Songs by the Grateful Dead tribute band Shakedown Street are streaming at www.myspace.com/ shakedownstreetband

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ated with an off-site pedestrian underpass at Routt County Road 42. Title companies would collect the real estate transfer fees and distribute them to the school district, which would deposit them in a separate account that would be tracked and reconciled annually. Board member John DeVincentis asked whether Steamboat 700 still would pay nearly half the cost of a new school if building costs increased. Cunningham said it would. Board members seemed pleased with the agreement. “That was an awesome example in patience and understanding,” board member Laura Anderson said. The proposed Steamboat 700 development includes construction of about 2,000 homes in 20 years, on nearly 508 acres. — To reach Jack Weinstein, call 871-4203 or e-mail jweinstein@steamboatpilot.com

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The jail is unfrozen. Six months after the Routt County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to implement a hiring freeze on all county positions, they again voted unanimously to give the Routt County Sheriff’s Office leeway

to hire replacements for outgoing Routt County Jail deputies. When Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall and Undersheriff Dave Bustos asked the commissioners for a temporary freeze exemption to replace an outgoing jail sergeant, the commissioners said that for mandatory jailers, it makes more sense for the sheriff to be able to fill positions quickly.

Noting that the jail positions must be filled 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Commissioner Doug Monger said that to require the Sheriff’s Office to request a freeze exemption for each position that becomes vacant “wastes all of our time.” The delay of asking for the commissioners’ permission to

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Principal: Kids always are excited to be back admitted she might be more nervous than Caedmen because he was the first of her children “leaving the nest.” “I cried a little bit putting him on the bus,” she said. “And then I followed the bus here. I wasn’t going to cry, but it happened.” June Matthews’ daughter, Alexis, also started kindergarten Tuesday. Matthews had a tough time. “It’s been a rough year, just having to let go,” Matthews said. “She’s the youngest. She’s my baby, but she’s not my baby anymore.” Inside Ashley’s classroom, Madison Grasty seemed to settle down. Ashley said it’s not uncommon for some children to get upset on the first day of

kindergarten, but she said they usually settle down after the initial shock wears off. Kindergartner Katelyn Dudley wasn’t exactly sure why she was excited for school but knew she was. Eddie Baran, another kindergartner, said he hoped they would have parties. The first day’s activities included going over the rules and getting the students acquainted with school, Ashley said. Her students would attend physical education and music classes. There would also be storytime, an activity and some math instruction. And the day would also include lunch, recess and rest time, she said. Ashley, who moved up from preschool to teach kindergarten starting last year, said she loves her job because she’s able to

teach a new group of excited students each year. “They’re fun,” she said. “They’re excited to be here, and they want to learn. It makes my job fun.” Principal Michael Young said in preparation for the 205 students enrolled at the elementary school, the hallways, gymnasium, office area and some classrooms got fresh coats of paint. Teachers were back last week getting their classrooms ready for the first day, which he said is always exciting. “The kids are always excited to be back in school — with new clothes, new backpacks — excited to see their friends after the summer,” Young said. — To reach Jack Weinstein, call 871-4203 or e-mail jweinstein@steamboatpilot.com

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Listing broker Mike Devins, of RE/MAX Vail Valley, said the buyer solidified that contract Friday. Doug Moog, president of Doog Music LLC, is the buyer, said Moog’s broker, Bonnie Lyn Carroll. Moog’s contract on the property is scheduled to close by the end of September, Carroll said. Doug Moog is related to Robert Moog, whose Moog Music analog and digital synthesizers are a leading name in electronic musical instruments. He is involved with The Kent Stage, Carroll said; Kent Stage is a historic downtown music venue run by the Western Reserve Folk Arts Association in Kent, Ohio. If Moog closes on the property, the proposed plan is to bring live music back to State Bridge,

Carroll said. Before that could happen, the property’s owner and operators would need to start zoning and permitting processes, she said. “We have to start from square one, and the idea is to bring back music and bring life into it and resurrect what everyone loved about State Bridge,” Carroll said. Any possible plans to re-establish State Bridge as a music or lodging site are rudimentary until the deal closes, she said. “We have to go through the proper channels of going back and going through zoning and getting the proper mass gathering permits and so on,” Carroll said. “It’s a project, and it’s a labor of love.” — To reach Margaret Hair, call 871-4204 or e-mail mhair@steamboatpilot.com

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place where we had to weigh cold cuts. Believe it or not, that experience is really going to come in handy in this new venture. Anyway, a friend and I have opened the first local medical marijuana dispensary! Isn’t that great? Mom, since you’re a nurse, I know you’ll appreciate my desire to help other people. And Dad, remember how you encouraged me — well, forced me — to take an accounting class? I can use that knowledge to keep track of my business expenses on QuickBooks. We’ve learned a lot of math and science, too. Apparently, this product was once sold by the “nickel bag,” but now it’s all done in pharmaceutical measure, and whereas some of our focus groups keep babbling about “hits” and “tokes,” we only know

about doses. Gosh, it’s so fun to be an entrepreneur. I love it. But there’s more to it than I thought. Right now there are only 34 registered medical marijuana patients in Routt County, but I am confident that number will grow. And Dad, I can only see my market share increasing because as the boomers get older their medical needs may dovetail nicely with our business, and it’ll help return them to the happy days of their youth. Right now, we’re trying to decide between four names, and I wanted to get your input. Here they are: The Hemp Hut, The Bong Barn, Mountain Mojo, and Reefer Rx and M&M’s 2 Our business consultant hasn’t approved any of our business names yet, and he keeps making us rewrite our business plan, but frankly we’re starting to suspect he’s only thinking about his

own billable hours. In case you don’t understand the reference to M&Ms, that’s what we hear people crave after they smoke marijuana. Well, brownies and ice cream, too, but we couldn’t fit all of that onto one sign. Oh, one thing I forgot to mention. One of the advantages of this business is the startup costs are so minimal. It’s really cool because we can grow our own inventory. Think about it. If I started a T-shirt shop, I’d have to go on buying trips — airfares are expensive right now — and buy thousands of dollars worth of shirts. For this, all I have to do is buy a few heat lamps, dirt and flower pots. Lastly, wouldn’t this be great? To increase our presence in the business community, we’ve been talking to the local Chamber about doing a business mixer with us … as a joint venture.

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Attorney says agreement protects city Council continued from 6 said that, to that end, they’d like to see something added to the agreement to prevent flipping. At a meeting today of the development team and the city’s negotiating team — which includes two council members — council members’ direction and resulting revisions to the agreement will be discussed. On Tuesday, Steamboat 700 Principal and Project Manager Danny Mulcahy said he is considering putting restrictions on the majority of the development’s lots that would require any profits derived from re-sales within a certain number of years to be remitted to the master developer. Mulcahy was not receptive to other proposals to curb speculation by placing deed restrictions on lots that would require them to be sold to people who live or work in Routt County. In addition to affordability, council members and residents also raised concerns about water,

traffic and the prospect of the developer or Steamboat 700’s future metro districts going belly up. But at the end of the night, the consensus of council was that they had the beginnings of an acceptable annexation agreement, at long last. Mulcahy and his partners purchased the Steamboat 700 property in early 2007. They submitted a formal petition for annexation last fall. “I feel well protected from disaster if that were to be,” Councilman Scott Myller said. “I’m convinced staff has been very conservative. It looks to me we’ve done about as good as we can.” Jerry Dahl, an attorney the city contracted to deal specifically with annexation issues, said the annexation agreement contains many layers of protection for the city. “(Risk) comes with the territory,” Dahl said. “If you want to enter this territory, I think you’ve done everything you can.” Many Routt County residents

spoke in favor of the project Tuesday and urged council members to look past any perceived risks in an effort to try to meet the city’s housing needs and create jobs. “A good plan today is going to be a lot better than no plan in the future,” Gary Jones said. Hayden resident Brady Meier said he and his wife spend too much time commuting to their jobs, restaurants and amenities in Steamboat. “Steamboat is what we participate in. It’s where we want to participate in, yet we can’t afford to live here,” Meier said. “All we want is a reasonable house with a small yard for our dog that’s big enough for two kids when the time comes and a spare bedroom for grandma and grandpa to come visit. … (Steamboat 700) needs to be annexed because we feel like this is our last chance to move back.” — To reach Brandon Gee, call 871-4210 or e-mail bgee@steamboatpilot.com

Dealers concerned about reimbursement Clunkers continued from 1 “I think it was poorly executed,” Steinke said. “I really feel for some of the guys that are scrambling to get their money.” That has been dealers’ concern all along. The federal program started off with $1 billion in funding, and Congress added $2 billion when it appeared that the money would run out. Participating dealers were required to give as much as $4,500 in trade-in value to customers whose clunkers qualified. Dealers had to destroy the cars that were traded in. Neither Steinke nor Cook has seen a government dime, they said. Cook, who also runs a dealership in Craig, said he’d sold 18 Cash for Clunkers cars at his shops. “All the exposure to us is just starting because now we find out if we’re going to get paid, A, and we’ve got to get rid of all the trade-ins,” Cook said. He’s concerned that dealers will have to eat the cost of the discount if the government denies their reimbursement application. Steamboat’s dealers face less financial risk than Front Range dealers who might have sold 100 cars through the program. “Some of the metro dealerships have got huge amounts of money they’re waiting for,” Cook said, “so it’ll be interesting to see how it all ends.” The Associated Press reported Transportation Department officials saying that dealers had submitted 665,000 vouchers totaling $2.77 billion through early Tuesday. Through Thursday, which had

the most recent data available, the Transportation Department had reviewed and processed more than 150,000 reimbursement applications and approved just $140 million in payments to dealers, the AP reported. At the time, DOT had processed about 30 percent of the applications it had received. Nationally, the most popular cars traded in were Ford Explorers, Ford F-150 pickups and Jeep Cherokees, Steinke said. Patterns at his dealership reflected that. Steamboat Motors took in at least one Ford F-150, as well as Chevrolet Blazers, Explorers and Jeeps, he said. Cook said he sold some Chevrolet Cobalts and half-ton, four-wheel drive pickups that qualified. He also said he sold several Subarus. The AP reported that some of the more popular models were the Ford Focus, the Toyota Corolla and some hybrids. Those cars don’t move in the mountains, where people want allwheel drive, Steinke said. Cook said he was frustrated that the program started July 1, weeks before the rules came out. “The idea of the program was good, but it could have been so much simpler and more effective if they made it from the dealers’ perspective easier to do,” he said. Government involvement in business often complicates things, Steinke said. And Cash for Clunkers won’t pass without a cost. “You and I as taxpayers are paying for people’s trade-ins,” Steinke said. “I think the market should have taken care of itself.”

Where’s your clunker? Did you trade in your old clunker for a new set of wheels? Share your experience by e-mailing editor@steamboatpilot.com or logging on to www.steamboatpilot.com and posting a comment to this story.

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revitalization projects including One Steamboat Place. That retail and lodging property is expected to open in December. When that happens, the building will house the Ski & Snowboard School ticket office and a ski patrol first aid station. “We fully expect to be in there by Christmas,” Diamond said. The Edgemont property also is expected to be finished this

how involved he’s stayed over the years. Voters know what they’re getting with Jim. I’m kind of a realist. We need tourists. We need workers working. We need growth in town. Being against growth, it’s just not realistic.” Pietras formerly worked for the city’s Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services Department and the Steamboat II water and sanitation district. He said friends encouraged him to run. “It seems nobody else wants

to step up and do it, so I’ll do it,” said Pietras, 39, who has a wife and two young daughters. “It just kind of popped up one night, and so I went for it.” Pietras said Steamboat 700 will provide housing for Steamboat’s lower- and middle-income families and also create jobs. “A lot of our retail businesses are hurting right now. Restaurants too,” he said. “(Steamboat 700) is going to bring a lot of money in town. … I’ve been able to stay busy, but I know a lot of guys who haven’t. … There’s an opportunity to make our town a

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ski season, and the Wildhorse gondola is expected to be open by February. That people mover will connect Trailhead Lodge and the base area. “I think the story is it’s all about the base area finally starting to come into shape, and the two major projects we’re doing really complement that,” Diamond said. — To reach Blythe Terrell, call 871-4234 or e-mail bterrell@steamboatpilot.com

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The highlight this year is the expansion of the Kids’ Vacation Center, Diamond said. Ski Corp. is adding a slope side entrance and 3,000 square feet to the center that adjoins the gondola building. In the previous setup, parents had to park in Gondola Square and walk their children down at least three flights of stairs to the center, Diamond said. Under the new setup, he said, parents can park at One Steamboat Place and walk their children directly in — no stairs required. Andy Wirth, Ski Corp.’s senior vice president of marketing, echoed Diamond’s enthusiasm about the children’s center. “In the competitive environment, there’s not a lot of our competitors that are engaged in capital spend right now, and in this case, we’re proud of developing the plans and building this important facility,” Wirth said. In its capital improvements news release, Ski Corp. discussed Steamboat Unbridled

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little more self-sustained.” Also in contrast with Engelken, Pietras said he supports the direction City Council is moving on affordable housing — allowing developers to pay a fee or couple a fee with a real estate transfer tax instead of building deed-restricted units — and supports council’s decision to amend zone districts and design standards at the base of Steamboat Ski Area to allow buildings as tall as 105 feet. “You look at any ski town in the country, and that’s their height,” Pietras said. “They’re all like that.” However, Pietras also supports an ordinance working its way through the city now that would prevent developers from demolishing property at the base area until they receive an approved plan for redevelopment. The ordinance was spurred by the demolition of Ski Time Square and Thunderhead Lodge and subsequent claims by developers with The Atira Group that they may need as many as five years to break ground on redevelopment projects. “I think that’s a really good idea. Everyone’s bummed that we’ve lost Dos (Amigos) and a lot of bars that we had here forever,” Pietras said. “It’s just a bad scene. … It was more efficient to do it the way they did, but I think they could have probably gone one section at a time.”

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Communications also could get exemption Jail continued from 17 fill the vacant spaces “causes lag time, which may be problematic for them and causes overtime, which we have discouraged,” Commissioner Nancy Stahoviak said. The commissioners said the request from Wall, coupled with a jail personnel study commissioned by the sheriff, encouraged them to fill the jail deputy positions quickly. The report, from Voorhis Associates, of Lafayette, has not been released pending redaction of security details, but County Manager Tom Sullivan said the report basically stated that the

jail was near the minimum number of employees needed to run the facility and that a pool of potential applicants should be available, especially considering the three months of training required for jail deputies. The jail position was vacated when Sgt. Mike Baumann, one of three sergeants, retired after 18 years on the job. The freeze exemption request stated that the jail has never been operated with fewer than three sergeants, and the office is looking for an experienced deputy for the job. “We have some great young employees, but the majority of our detention deputies have less

than three years’ experience … and we feel it is important that they have proper supervision,” it states. The jail and the Routt County Communications Department have received regular exemptions for the freeze, and the commissioners indicated that they would be willing to give a blanket exemption to the communications employees, as well. The countywide freeze was put in place Feb. 10, disallowing any new hires for all county departments in response to the budget crunch. — To reach Zach Fridell, call 871-4208 or e-mail zfridell@steamboatpilot.com

Developers respond to meeting criticism Song Mountain continued from 14 “We have sufficient supply available, mostly through ground water rights,” Colby said. “Where it’s most available is a big question. Our conceptual plan, which hasn’t been approved, points to groundwater as most economically feasible.” Song will have to answer water supply questions and more before his requested zone change is made official. The developers responded to constructive criticism from the July 23 meeting by eliminating 15 home sites representing 28

acres, in order to widen three broad wildlife corridors that would separate the four major pods of development at Song Mountain. Bradfield said that at the request of the commissioners, his staff re-routed internal roads to eliminate significant stretches where the grade ranged from 9 to 10 percent. There remain a couple of shorter stretches that exceed county guidelines of 7 percent grade but never by more than a percentage point, he said. Neighbors of Song Mountain elsewhere in Stagecoach con-

tinue to have concerns, as well. They say that with more than 200 building lots and homes already on the market, there is no need to alter the character of the open space on the flanks of Woodchuck Mountain by approving such a large subdivision. Song countered that his development would provide a different product, with elevated views, than home sites on the floor of the valley south of Stagecoach Reservoir. — To reach Tom Ross, call 871-4205 or e-mail tross@steamboatpilot.com

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up here and give dramatics,” Uhlmann said. “On June 3, 2007, Mr. Hankins killed Cynthia in self-defense because he had to, because she was about to kill him.” Hankins is charged with firstdegree murder, a Class 1 felony, and abuse of a corpse, a Class 2 misdemeanor, in connection with his wife’s death. Jury deliberations are scheduled to resume at 8:30 a.m. today.

PDR program has protected 14,000 acres PDR continued from 14 approved for a 10-year period. The 2006 renewal is good for 20 years. When a landowner donates a conservation easement, they are permanently protecting the land from development. This reduces the value of the restricted land, but landowners’ compensation isn’t just the knowledge that the land will never be developed. There are significant tax breaks associated with the move, sometimes worth millions depending on the details of the easement. Also, some entities — such as the PDR program — will compensate landowners for the land-value loss to encourage more people to enter into conservation easements. Stirling is contributing about two-thirds of the easement’s value, which means she is not being reimbursed for about 66 percent of the property value

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lost by placing it in a conservation easement. “This is not only beautiful land and prime agricultural land,” County Commissioner Diane Mitsch Bush told Stirling, “but your contribution is over the top, in my opinion.” Some have criticized the program for spending taxpayer money on remote lands that will remain under private ownership. Roundtree rejected those criticisms and also noted that this project and others are highly visible from public roads and public lands. Visibility is one criteria the PDR board uses to evaluate a project, but not the only one, Roundtree said. “If the Elkhead Valley isn’t protected, there’s no reason to believe it won’t get chopped up,” he said. Roundtree said that if small landowners aren’t able to protect their land, it likely will be gobbled up by commercial

interests and divvied up into 35-acre parcels, which would be accompanied by traffic, driveways, homes, lighting and absent property owners who pay less attention to their land and issues such as weed control. “This is an area that’s still pristine,” Roundtree said. “The way you keep it that way is under the stewardship of people who really care about the land.” Stirling said the money she is receiving from the county will be invested directly back into the ranch to improve its longterm viability. To date, the PDR program has completed 23 projects protecting more than 14,000 acres at a cost of about $6 million. An additional 7 projects totaling 3,836 acres and $2.1 million are under negotiation. — To reach Brandon Gee, call 871-4210 or e-mail bgee@steamboatpilot.com

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Colorado abortion foes have launched another campaign to amend the state constitution to give legal protections to human embryos. Organizers began collecting signatures Tuesday to get the measure on next year’s ballot. The measure is often called a “personhood amendment” because it grants embryos the legal status of a person. Last year, voters decided 3to-1 against a similar measure that defined fertilized human embryos as people. Backers say the wording may have confused voters and led them to visualize chicken eggs. They say the new version will use the term “the beginning of the biological development” instead of “fertilized.” The state Title Board has approved the wording of the proposal, a required step before signature-gathering starts.

storage site for the nation’s excess mercury are in the West. The Denver-based Western Governors’ Association sent a letter Monday to the Department of Energy requesting a comprehensive assessment of the sites that includes the risks of transporting the highly toxic material. Montana Gov. Brian Schweizter, the group’s chairman, and Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter, vice chairman, wrote that the West already shoulders a disproportionate share of the burden of storing hazardous waste from the nation’s weapons production and commerce. The Colorado site being considered is south of Grand Junction, about 240 miles west of Denver and near a federal dump for uranium waste. Gov. Bill Ritter opposes storing the mercury there, saying the waste should be stored close to where it’s generated.

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Colorado State University officials are reporting a probable case of swine flu on the Fort Collins campus. There were no test results for the student as of Tuesday. Officials don’t think the person was hospitalized. Officials at the University of Colorado in Boulder said last week that eight students there likely had swine flu. The students tested positive for influenza A, of which swine flu is a substrain. Both universities have been gearing up for outbreaks of the flu amid warnings from health experts.

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Three transients hopped aboard a locomotive hauling hazardous materials and went on a dangerous joyride in Colorado, authorities said. The three blew the horn and triggered the emergency brakes, bringing the train to a halt in a western Colorado canyon, authorities said. No damage or injuries were reported in the Saturday night incident, but officials said setting off the brakes could have led to a derailment. The Garfield County Sheriff’s Department and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway say the three got into an unoccupied “helper” locomotive at the rear of the eastbound train. The two-person train crew called deputies, who found the transients had locked themselves

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in the cab. Deputies opened the cab with the help of the crew and arrested the three on suspicion of endangering public transportation, trespassing and tampering. The train held general freight including hazardous materials and was heading from Provo, Utah, to Amarillo, Texas. Steven Forsberg, a spokesman for the Fort Worth, Texas-based railroad, said he wasn’t sure what sort of hazardous material the train was carrying. But he said the term encompasses many low-risk consumer goods. Forsberg said triggering the emergency brakes makes a derailment more likely, but that in this case there was no mishap. He said the transients were “playing with the brake,” and that it was not yet clear how much the suspects knew about how trains work.

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ing, 575 on math and 555 on writing. The national averages were 501 on reading, 515 on math and 493 on writing. Nearly 10,000 Colorado students took the exam. The College Board didn’t provide year-over-year comparisons for Colorado. Nationally,

scores dipped slightly. Twenty-two percent of Colorado students in this year’s pool were minorities. The largest minority group was Asian, AsianAmerican or Pacific Islander at 6 percent of the total. Thirteen percent of the total reported their parents never attended college.

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“This kind of hooliganism has no place in American politics. I condemn it,” said Republican John Andrews, former Colorado Senate President and leader of the conservative think tank, the Centennial Institute. “Beyond that, it’s just idle speculation as to what might have motivated whatever slug did this. The most obvious health-related link might be alcohol impaired judgment.” Across the country, members of Congress conducting town hall meetings on health care reform have been met by protesters, some who have disrupted meetings with angry outbursts. In Arizona and New Hampshire, protesters have shown up outside Obama appearances carrying guns, while Ohio Rep. Steve Driehaus was met by protesters in Cincinnati shouting his home address that he said was a veiled threat.

Coloradans in the high school class of 2009 scored better than the national average on the SAT college entrance exam. The College Board reported Tuesday that Colorado seniors averaged 568 on critical read-

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At least two people smashed windows bearing health care reform posters at the Colorado Democratic headquarters in Denver in what party officials are calling an act of political vandalism. Police say the windows were broken at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. A policeman on regular patrol witnessed two people smashing windows with hammers, stopped, then pursued the suspects as they fled on bicycles. The officer arrested 24-year-old Maurice Schwenkler on suspicion of criminal mischief. The other suspect was still at large Tuesday afternoon. There was no phone number listed for Schwenkler and it wasn’t immediately clear whether he had an attorney.

State party Chairwoman Pat Waak says most of the 11 shattered windows were directly in front of posters supporting health care reform and President Barack Obama. Waak says a flier opposing Obama’s health care plans had been glued to an outside wall, though it was unclear whether it was placed there by the vandals. “It was name calling on the other side against health care reform and our assumption is that this wasn’t a random thing,” Waak said. “And to aim your slugs right at posters and pictures looks pretty intentional.” The Democratic Party estimates the damage at $10,000. Denver police said they don’t know what motivated the suspects. The headquarters was unoccupied at the time and there were no injuries reported.

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$9 trillion deficit predicted Jim Kuhnhenn

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In a chilling forecast, White House officials are is predicting a 10-year federal deficit of $9 trillion — more than the sum of all previous deficits since America’s founding. And they said by the next decade’s end, the national debt will equal three-quarters of the entire U.S. economy. But before President Barack Obama can do much about it, he’ll have to weather recession aftershocks including unemployment that his advisers said Tuesday still is heading for 10 percent. Overall, White House and congressional budget analysts said in a brace of new estimates

that the economy will shrink by 2.5 to 2.8 percent this year even as it begins to climb out of the recession. Those estimates reflect this year’s deeper-thanexpected economic plunge. The grim deficit news presents Obama with immediate and longer-term challenges. The still fragile economy cannot afford deficit-fighting cures such as spending cuts or tax increases. But nervous holders of U.S. debt, particularly foreign bondholders, could demand interest rate increases that would quickly be felt in the pocketbooks of American consumers. Amid the gloomy numbers on Tuesday, Obama signaled his satisfaction with improvements in the economy by announcing he would nominate

Republican Ben Bernanke to a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. The announcement, welcomed on Wall Street, diverted attention from the budget news and helped neutralize any disturbance in the financial markets from the high deficit projections. The White House Office of Management and Budget indicated that the president will have to struggle to meet his vow of cutting the deficit in half in 2013 — a promise that earlier budget projections suggested he could accomplish with ease. “This recession was simply worse than the information that we and other forecasters had back in last fall and early this winter,” said Obama economic adviser Christina Romer.

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President Hamid Karzai and his main rival, former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah, were running virtually even Tuesday in the first fragmented returns from last week’s Afghan election, increasing the possibility of a runoff that could drag the process out for months. The figures came from 10 percent of the more than 27,000 polling sites nationwide — too small a sampling to draw a conclusion about the outcome or silence criticism

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time when President Barack Obama and other Western leaders are considering investing more resources in an increasingly unpopular war. Underscoring the crisis, a cluster of vehicle bombs detonated nearly simultaneously near a Japanese construction company in the southern city of Kandahar, killing at least 41 people, flattening buildings and sending flames shooting into the sky. Also in the south, a bombing killed four U.S. service members Tuesday. At least 172 American troops have died in the Afghan war this year — the deadliest since the conflict began in 2001.

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that the ballot was marred by fraud and Taliban violence. The U.S. and its NATO partners had hoped Thursday’s election would produce a clear winner with a strong mandate to confront the growing Taliban insurgency, widespread corruption, narcotics and a stagnant economy. Six other presidential candidates, echoing Abdullah’s earlier claims, charged Tuesday that widespread fraud occurred on election day — mostly in Karzai’s favor. The allegations threaten to discredit the eventual winner, stoke violence and cast doubt on the credibility of the Afghanistan democracy at a

Iran’s output of enriched uranium is stagnating even as its production capacity increases, a sign that Tehran may be running out of the ore needed to make nuclear fuel, diplomats said Tuesday. If so, it could mean that international sanctions to slow if not stop Iran’s nuclear program are taking hold. The diplomats — who

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Iran three times since 2006 for its refusal to freeze uranium enrichment. The sanctions grew from fears that Iran is using the pretext of building a peaceful nuclear energy program as a guise to eventually make weapons-grade enriched uranium. The country also has been placed on an international watch list to help limit the importation of nuclear materials, which could make it difficult to procure enough uranium oxide to feed its enrichment program. At the State Department, spokesman Ian C. Kelly declined to comment, except to say that the U.S. remains intent on stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

After weeks of denials, two Pakistani Taliban commanders acknowledged Tuesday that the group’s top leader, Baitullah Mehsud, was dead — saying he died 18 days after a U.S. missile strike and disputing reports that the al-Qaida linked movement he left behind was falling apart. Pakistani officials have said the Taliban were in disarray after Mehsud was killed in a CIA missile strike earlier this month and that his would-be successors were locked in a bitter power struggle. Some unconfirmed reports said two contenders — Hakimullah Mehsud and Waliur Rehman — had been killed in a shootout during a meeting to choose an heir. Mehsud’s death is a victory for the U.S. and Pakistan. Pakistan considered him its No. 1 internal threat because of the numerous attacks he staged on its soil, while the Americans saw him as

an unacceptable danger to the stability of a nuclear-armed ally and to the war effort in neighboring Afghanistan. In a joint phone call Rehman and Hakimullah Mehsud confirmed an earlier Taliban announcement that the latter was the new Pakistani Taliban chief. Hakimullah Mehsud, 28, is considered a hotheaded, ruthless militant who might have problems keeping the Taliban unified, but Tuesday’s call signals he’s solidly in charge for now. U.S. and Pakistani officials have said they are near-certain that the Aug. 5 missile strike in South Waziristan, which borders Afghanistan, immediately felled Baitullah Mehsud. The militants insisted for weeks that the 30something militant leader was alive, but never offered proof. On Tuesday, however, Rehman and Hakimullah Mehsud said they were calling together to dispel any reports of disunity. The two said Rehman would head the movement’s wing in South Waziristan tribal region.

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Rockies take 10 to defeat Dodgers Arnie Stapleton

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American Nordic combined skier Johnny Spillane trains in Steamboat Springs last winter. Spillane, who is one of the favorites to make the U.S. Olympic Team in 2010, is back home in Steamboat Springs recovering from what he calls minor knee surgery to repair his meniscus.

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Nordic combined’s Johnny Spillane and Eric Camerota face hardships John F. Russell

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U.S. Nordic combined skier Johnny Spillane hoped to spend the final days of summer soaring off plastic-covered jumps in Norway. But after tearing his meniscus in July, it appears the three-time Olympian and 2003 World Champion instead will spend his time recovering from knee surgery. “I did it jumping in the Fourth of July event in Steamboat Springs,” Spillane

said. “I just kept hoping it would get better on its own.” Spillane said the knee didn’t bother him during a camp last month in Europe because the team trained mainly on bicycles. But once he returned to more strenuous jump training it became obvious something was wrong. “Once we started training hard again, it was pretty clear something wasn’t right,” Spillane said. “If I did (plyometrics) then I couldn’t walk the next day.” Doctors confirmed that

Spillane had torn the meniscus in his knee, and Thursday he underwent surgery to repair the damage. “It’s a setback, but hopefully my recovery will go well,” Spillane said. “I don’t expect to lose any ground, but I will not be gaining any either.” The injury is just one of several the U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team is facing as it heads toward the 2010 Olympic Games. The most serious is Eric Camerota who blew out his anterior cruciate ligament while training in

Park City in July. “The injuries to Johnny and Eric were unfortunate,” said Dave Jarrett, U.S. Nordic Combined coach. “These guys are working hard, and hopefully they will be healthy before the Olympics.” Jarrett said Spillane’s injury doesn’t appear to be that serious and that he hopes the veteran is back with the team in a matter of weeks. He said Camerota’s injury is more serious. “We are pretty lucky because See Injuries, page 32

Troy Tulowitzki lined a fastball into center field off James McDonald with one out and the bases loaded in the 10th to give the Colorado Rockies a wild, 5-4 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a crucial three-game series TUESDAY’S Tuesday night. GAME: Matt Herges Rockies 5 (1-0) picked up Dodgers 4 the win with a perfect 10th as the Rockies, who trailed the Dodgers by 15 1/2 games on June, 3 sliced L.A.’s lead in the National League West to just two games. Colorado (72-54), the NL wild-card leader, moved 18 games over .500 for the first time in their history, besting the 90-73 mark they had after beating San Diego in the one-game playoff on their way to the 2007 NL pennant. McDonald (3-3) walked Ian Stewart leading off the 10th before Carlos Gonzalez, who can’t swing the bat because of a deep cut in his right hand, bunted his way aboard. First baseman James Loney’s error on the play allowed Stewart to go to third. After Gonzalez took second base on defensive indifference, Omar Quintanilla struck out, and Todd Helton was intentionally walked to load the bases and bring up Tulowitzki who lined a pitch into center for Colorado’s second straight extra-inning win.

Softball season a go for Steamboat girls team Luke Graham

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Steamboat Springs High School girls softball coach Dan Swanson got the news he wanted Tuesday. There will be a softball sea-

son after all. It was unclear until this week whether the team would have enough players to compete. The team has struggled with participation for several years. This fall’s squad had nine players. “Where we’re standing, we have enough players to have a

team,” Swanson said. “But we don’t have enough to have any depth.” Any high school girls interested in playing softball should contact Swanson at 970-8195432 or go to the high school office and fill out an athletic packet.

The team finished without a win last season after winning just one game the year before. Swanson said he has four returning players. Although he’d prefer to go into the season with at least 13 or 14 girls, he’s happy the team can open its season with an 11 a.m. Saturday game

at Delta. “I am excited,” Swanson said. “We’ve got a lot of new girls, and they are promising.” First-year Athletics Director Ken Webbe said they made the decision to have the season when See Softball, page 32

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Brandon Marshall may be back in the mix offensively at practice but it remains unclear whether the Broncos’ disgruntled wideout will make his preseason debut in Denver’s game Sunday against Chicago. Denver coach Josh McDaniels said Marshall was fully involved in Tuesday’s practice, the team’s first workout since Saturday’s 27-13 loss at Seattle. The practice, which was closed to the media, was cut short about 45 minutes because of bad weather. “He did everything that we were doing there, he did our drills,” McDaniels said. “We didn’t get to finish practice obviously, but it was a nice crisp practice today.” He said it was too early to say whether Marshall would make his first appearance in the Chicago game, which already features the return of former Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler. “We’ll find out as we go through the week,” McDaniels said. “When the players are

ready to play, they’ll play.” McDaniels held Marshall out of the Seattle exhibition, saying the wide receiver wasn’t prepared to take the field in a game. Marshall missed the team’s exhibition opener against San Francisco with an injury. Marshall, who like Cutler clashed with McDaniels and has tried unsuccessfully to force his way out of town, has only practiced a few times this offseason. A Pro Bowl receiver with 206 receptions the past two seasons, Marshall has sought a new contract and, after the Broncos did not act on his request, asked to be traded. He pulled a hamstring on the first weekend of training camp and didn’t return until a week ago. But after telling reporters that he still wasn’t up to speed on the new playbook, Marshall found himself limited largely to scout team

duties last week, imitating the routes that were to be run by Seahawks receivers for the benefit of the Broncos defense. Nevertheless, on paper, Marshall may have at least reclaimed his starting status with the Broncos, though that also is unclear. On the latest depth chart issued by the team, Marshall is listed as a No. 1 receiver. But he’s one of four wideouts listed as starters on a 12-player depth chart. The team previously listed him in a No. 2 role. McDaniels, meanwhile, took issue with the perception that the Marshall saga is weighing on him and the team. “Nope,” McDaniels said. “I think that’s very inaccurate. We’re going through our meetings. We’re having practices. We’re watching film, getting ready for opponents and again, (Marshall is) part of all that. We’re just getting ready to play the season. That’s what we’re doing.”

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we have a lot of depth on this team,” Jarrett said. Jarrett said several skiers including Brett Camerota, Bryan Fletcher, and Alex Miller made big strides this summer and are expected to pick up for their injured teammate. A strong showing from several of the team’s juniors also has encouraged the coach. “All of our juniors (including Steamboat’s Nick Hendrickson, Taylor Fletcher and Brett Denney) are hungry and

we have several other skiers who have really stepped it up this summer,” Jarrett said. The entire team, including a small group of development skiers from Steamboat and coach Martin Bayer, will leave this week for a two-week training camp in Norway. The Americans plan to spend the week training alongside the Norwegian team, and another week traveling to several jump hills to prepare for the season. “Our athletes have spent a lot of time in Park City and Steamboat Springs this summer, and they need a change

of scenery,” Jarrett said. “I think everyone on the team is excited about Norway and the chance to see some new jumps.” The coach also said the rash of injuries has not been a distraction for the team, and has actually been an eye-opener for many of the athletes who hope to land a spot for the 2010 Winter Olympics. “It showed us all that things can happen quickly, and we have to be prepared for whatever is around the next corner,” Jarrett said. “We have to be prepared for anything.”

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it became clear the team would have enough players to field a full team. “Our decision was predicated on, plain and simple, we had enough people to have a team,” he said. Webbe said having teams on the bubble at a school like Steamboat isn’t uncommon. For comparison, Cherry Creek High School has an enrollment of more

than 3,500 students and offers 24 sports. Steamboat, at about 640 students, generally offers 21 sports during the year depending on the availability of athletes. “Everybody needs to realize, 630 kids go to Steamboat Springs High School,” Webbe said. “There will probably always be sports on the bubble in terms of having enough kids.” — To reach Luke Graham, call 871-4229 or e-mail lgraham@steamboatpilot.com

Sports time changes Steamboat Springs High School’s football game is now at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gardner Field. The game originally was scheduled for 1 p.m. The move was made to give opponent Holy Family more time Saturday to travel to Steamboat. The high school’s boys tennis team also has a schedule change. The team opens its season at 4:30 p.m. Friday against Evergreen. Steamboat also plays at 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday against Ponderosa and Colorado Academy, respectively. All three matches will be at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs.

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Billy Wagner is on his way to the Boston Red Sox, leaving the New York Mets for the chance to pitch in a pennant race as a setup man for All-Star closer Jonathan Papelbon. After a few days of backand-forth talks about Wagner’s future, the depleted Mets traded the left-handed reliever to the Red Sox on Tuesday for two players to be named. The American League wild-card leaders had claimed Wagner on waivers, and the teams worked out a deal that persuaded Wagner to waive his no-trade clause. Wagner’s main motivation, according to agent Bean Stringfellow, was his “overwhelming desire to pitch in a pennant race.” “He woke up and decided he wanted to join a team in the middle of a pennant race

to have a chance to pitch in October and to have a chance to get a ring, which he’s never done,” Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said. “There were some ups and downs and turns in the decision, but in the end he told us he woke up today and really wanted a chance to win a World Series, and came here for all the right reasons.” Boston agreed not to pick up his $8 million option for next season, Stringfellow said in an e-mail to The Associated Press. The Red Sox can still offer salary arbitration to Wagner in the offseason, Stringfellow said, meaning they would be entitled to draft picks as compensation if he signs elsewhere. The 38-year-old Wagner will join the team in Boston on Thursday. Papelbon has 29 saves in 32 opportunities this season, with

a 2.04 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 53 innings. He had been protective of his role and publicly lukewarm to the idea of Wagner joining the bullpen, but the 28year-old righty called Wagner to make him feel welcome and said Tuesday he was not bothered by the acquisition. “We’re excited to have him and hopefully he can help us to win a championship,” Papelbon said. “I’ve watched him through the years. The biggest thing is, he pitches with heart. I love guys like that. I love guys that go out there and wear their heart on their sleeves.” Red Sox reliever Manny Delcarmen, who might see some of his innings go to Wagner, was also supportive. “Not many pitchers throw near 100 (mph) from the left side,” Delcarmen said. “Hopefully he’s healthy and I know he can help us. As long as he’s healthy and can contribute, I think it’s great.”

Golf’s FedEx Cup coming into its own Doug Ferguson

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For those who don’t buy into the FedEx Cup, consider the alternative. Ten years ago this week, with the majors done for the season, the PGA Tour embarked on a four-week stretch that included the World Series of Golf at Firestone, followed by the Air Canada Championship in Vancouver, the Canadian Open and the B.C. Open. Tiger Woods, David Duval, Davis Love III and Vijay Singh — the four highest-ranked members of the PGA Tour — played only the first week. Phil Mickelson threw in the B.C. Open that year, mainly to tune up for the Ryder Cup. The PGA Tour Playoffs begin Thursday at The Barclays with the top 124 players on tour, missing only Paul Casey with a rib injury. Mickelson was on the practice range until taking a ferry across the Hudson River to his hotel in Manhattan. There was a buzz about the arrival of Woods, competing in the opening playoff event for the first time. The four major champions already were at Liberty National, gearing up for four tournaments that could go a long way toward deciding player of the year. “This is the third year, and it has developed a different feeling,” Geoff Ogilvy said Tuesday. “You can definitely feel it because everybody is here. It’s a bit like The Players Championship.” And that’s just a start. The top 100 will be at the TPC Boston

COMMENTARY next week for the Deutsche Bank Championship, then the top 70 at Cog Hill outside Chicago for the BMW Championship. After a week off, the top 30 meet in Atlanta for a shot at $10 million. You won’t find such a stretch of strong fields at any other time of the year. Is that such a bad thing? Perhaps it is time for the FedEx Cup to establish what it is. It is not bigger than winning a major, as Ryuji Imada says in the latest PGA Tour commercial trying to hype the year-end bonanza. Majors define careers. For the moment, the FedEx Cup defines a bank account. That led to a question, however, that shed some light on what this series is all about. Would players rather win the FedEx Cup or The Players Championship, the next best thing to a major? Ogilvy was among those who picked The Players Championship, primarily because it has more than 30 years of history behind it as having the strongest and deepest field in golf on a course that doesn’t suit a particular style. Rick George, the tour’s chief of operations, playfully joined the conversation and picked the FedEx Cup for a reason that should not be dismissed. He called it “the hardest thing to win in golf.” Tournaments are won over four days. This is an eightmonth body of work, followed by three big events when the points are quintupled, and a

Tour Championship that should finally have some meaning. That doesn’t make it more important. “It’s harder to win the FedEx Cup than the Masters,” Ogilvy replied to him. “But I’d rather win the Masters.” Give Tim Herron a bonus for honesty.

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A group of 14 women ski jumpers appealed a court decision Tuesday that prevents them from competing at the 2010 Winter Olympics. The women filed their argument in British Columbia Court of Appeal, claiming that the organizers of the Vancouver Games must abide by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. A three-judge panel will hear the appeal arguments in Vancouver on Nov. 12 and 13. “We are not asking the court to determine which sports are

to be included in the Olympics. That is not its role,” attorney Ross Clark, who represents the ski jumpers, said in a statement Tuesday. “It is for the court to see that the hosting of the games, and in particular the ski jumping events, complies with the charter.” Ski jumping and Nordic combined — which includes ski jumping and cross-country skiing — are the only Winter Olympic sports that don’t include women. The British Columbia Supreme Court ruled in July that the International Olympic Committee is discriminating against the ski jumpers by keeping them from the games. But

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Dolphins’ stadium. “To have this opportunity is really where our heart is,” Venus said. “We’re South Florida girls. When we get off the road, this is where we come home to. When we come home to Dolphins games, it’s going to be exciting.” Venus said she and Serena have been to “a few games.” Serena dated former NFL players LaVar Arrington and Keyshawn Johnson, but the sisters said the Dolphins have long been their favorite team. “We’re just ‘Go Fins!’-type people,” Serena said. “It’s great going to the games for us,” Venus said. “When we

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Justice Lauri Ann Fenlon said the court does not have the power to order the sport be part of the program. The IOC voted in 2006 to keep women’s ski jumping off the 2010 program, saying it wasn’t developed enough to meet the criteria for inclusion at an Olympics. The women claim the Vancouver organizing committee should hold women’s ski jumping in 2010 or cancel all ski jumping events. “Our position has always been that since the charter prohibits VANOC from hosting an unconstitutional ski jumping event ... VANOC must refuse to do so,” Clark said.

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play tennis, you’re so focused you don’t really get to feel that atmosphere. When we go to a Dolphins game, we get to soak in the atmosphere, and we realize, ‘Oh my God, we do this too.”’ The sisters are the first female African-Americans to hold an ownership stake in an NFL franchise, the Dolphins said. The league has no African-American majority owner. “We’re really honored,” Serena said. “Venus and I, in tennis, have tried to do so much for the sport. We’re really excited to even have this opportunity.” Ross, a New York real estate billionaire, has brought six celebrities into the fold since completing his purchase of the Dolphins from Wayne Huizenga in January. The first partnership was with singer Jimmy Buffett; musicians Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Marc Anthony subsequently bought small shares of the team. The Estefans are the first Cuban-Americans to hold an ownership stake in an NFL team, while Anthony is a New York native of Puerto Rican descent. “We are thrilled to have Venus and Serena join the Dolphins as limited partners,” Ross said. “They are among the most admired athletes in the world and have become global ambassadors for the game of tennis. Their addition to our ownership group further reflects our commitment to connect with aggressively and embrace the great diversity that makes South Florida a multicultural gem.” Making their first visit to the Dolphins’ complex, the sisters watched a little practice, checked out the weight room and chatted with several players. Their favorite is running back Ronnie Brown, a friend through mutual acquaintances.

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Oakland at L.A. Angels, 8:25 p.m.

The Associated Press All Times MDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB New York 78 47 .624 — Boston 72 53 .576 6 Tampa Bay 69 56 .552 9 Toronto 57 67 .460 20 1/2 Baltimore 51 75 .405 27 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 67 58 .536 — Chicago 63 63 .500 4 1/2 Minnesota 63 63 .500 4 1/2 Cleveland 55 70 .440 12 Kansas City 48 77 .384 19 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 74 50 .597 — Texas 70 54 .565 4 Seattle 65 61 .516 10 Oakland 55 70 .440 19 1/2 ——— Monday’s Games Tampa Bay 12, Toronto 7 Boston 12, Chicago White Sox 8 Minnesota 2, Baltimore 1 Cleveland 10, Kansas City 6 Detroit 10, L.A. Angels 7 Seattle 3, Oakland 1 Tuesday’s Games Texas 10, N.Y. Yankees 9 Tampa Bay 7, Toronto 3 Boston 6, Chicago White Sox 3 Minnesota 7, Baltimore 6 Kansas City 6, Cleveland 2 Detroit 5, L.A. Angels 3 Seattle 4, Oakland 2, 10 innings Wednesday’s Games Cleveland (D.Huff 7-7) at Kansas City (Hochevar 6-6), 12:10 p.m. Detroit (E.Jackson 10-5) at L.A. Angels (J.Saunders 9-7), 1:35 p.m. Texas (Holland 7-7) at N.Y. Yankees (Pettitte 10-6), 5:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Kazmir 8-7) at Toronto (Rzepczynski 2-3), 5:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox (G.Floyd 10-8) at Boston (Wakefield 11-3), 5:10 p.m. Baltimore (Guthrie 8-12) at Minnesota (Blackburn 8-8), 6:10 p.m. Oakland (G.Gonzalez 4-4) at Seattle (French 3-3), 8:10 p.m. Thursday’s Games Texas at N.Y. Yankees, 11:05 a.m. Cleveland at Baltimore, 5:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Boston, 5:10 p.m. Kansas City at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 72 51 .585 — Atlanta 66 59 .528 7 Florida 66 59 .528 7 New York 57 69 .452 16 1/2 Washington 45 81 .357 28 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 73 54 .575 — Chicago 62 61 .504 9 Houston 61 64 .488 11 Milwaukee 61 64 .488 11 Cincinnati 53 71 .427 18 1/2 Pittsburgh 52 71 .423 19 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 74 52 .587 — Colorado 72 54 .571 2 San Francisco 68 58 .540 6 Arizona 55 71 .437 19 San Diego 53 74 .417 21 1/2 ——— Monday’s Games Philadelphia 6, N.Y. Mets 2 Milwaukee 7, Washington 1 Colorado 6, San Francisco 4, 14 innings Tuesday’s Games Pittsburgh 6, Philadelphia 4 Florida 2, N.Y. Mets 1 San Diego 2, Atlanta 1, 12 innings Cincinnati 8, Milwaukee 6, 13 innings Washington 15, Chicago Cubs 6 St. Louis 1, Houston 0 Colorado 5, L.A. Dodgers 4, 10 innings San Francisco 5, Arizona 4 Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia (Hamels 7-8) at Pittsburgh (Maholm 7-7), 5:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Pelfrey 9-8) at Florida (Jo.Johnson 123), 5:10 p.m. San Diego (Stauffer 1-6) at Atlanta (Kawakami 6-9), 5:10 p.m. Cincinnati (K.Wells 0-3) at Milwaukee (Looper 116), 6:05 p.m. Washington (Li.Hernandez 7-8) at Chicago Cubs (Harden 8-7), 6:05 p.m. Houston (Oswalt 7-4) at St. Louis (Pineiro 12-9), 6:15 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Wolf 8-6) at Colorado (Fogg 0-1), 6:40 p.m. Arizona (D.Davis 7-11) at San Francisco (J.Sanchez 6-10), 8:15 p.m. Thursday’s Games N.Y. Mets at Florida, 11:10 a.m. Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 12:05 p.m. Houston at St. Louis, 12:15 p.m. Washington at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m.

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L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 1:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 5:05 p.m. San Diego at Atlanta,57:10 p.m. Arizona at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m.

NFL — PRESEASON AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Miami 2 0 0 New England 1 1 0 Buffalo 1 2 0 N.Y. Jets 0 2 0 South W L T Tennessee 2 1 0 Indianapolis 1 1 0 Houston 1 1 0 Jacksonville 0 2 0 North W L T Baltimore 2 0 0 Cincinnati 1 1 0 Cleveland 1 1 0 Pittsburgh 1 1 0 West W L T Oakland 1 1 0 San Diego 1 1 0 Denver 0 2 0 Kansas City 0 2 0 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Washington 1 1 0 Dallas 1 1 0 N.Y. Giants 1 1 0 Philadelphia 0 2 0 South W L T New Orleans 2 0 0 Atlanta 1 1 0 Tampa Bay 1 1 0 Carolina 0 2 0 North W L T Green Bay 2 0 0 Minnesota 2 0 0 Chicago 1 1 0 Detroit 1 1 0 West W L T San Francisco 2 0 0 Seattle 2 0 0 St. Louis 1 1 0 Arizona 0 2 0 ——— Friday’s Games Dallas 30, Tennessee 10 Atlanta 20, St. Louis 13

Pct 1.000 .500 .333 .000

PF 39 33 66 43

PA 26 32 72 47

Pct .667 .500 .500 .000

PF 58 26 30 32

PA 68 28 48 36

Pct 1.000 .500 .500 .500

PF 47 14 27 33

PA 23 23 27 27

Pct .500 .500 .000 .000

PF 51 31 29 23

PA 31 26 44 33

Pct .500 .500 .500 .000

PF 17 40 27 40

PA 36 41 34 50

Pct 1.000 .500 .500 .000

PF 55 46 44 34

PA 21 40 50 51

Pct 1.000 1.000 .500 .500

PF 48 30 37 37

PA 21 16 30 53

Pct 1.000 1.000 .500 .000

PF 38 47 36 16

PA 36 27 40 37

Minnesota 17, Kansas City 13 Saturday’s Games Miami 27, Carolina 17 Washington 17, Pittsburgh 13 Cleveland 27, Detroit 10 Tampa Bay 24, Jacksonville 23 Green Bay 31, Buffalo 21 Chicago 17, N.Y. Giants 3 New Orleans 38, Houston 14 San Francisco 21, Oakland 20 San Diego 17, Arizona 6 Seattle 27, Denver 13 Monday’s Game Baltimore 24, N.Y. Jets 23 Thursday’s Games 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. N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants, 6 p.m. San Francisco at Dallas, 6 p.m. Seattle at Kansas City, 6 p.m. Baltimore at Carolina, 6 p.m. Sunday’s Games Chicago at Denver, 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31 Minnesota at Houston, 6 p.m.

Chivas USA at Real Salt Lake, 7 p.m. Saturday’s Games Toronto FC at Seattle FC, 2 p.m. San Jose at New England, 5:30 p.m. D.C. United at Chicago, 6:30 p.m. Real Salt Lake at Kansas City, 6:30 p.m. Chivas USA at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. Sunday’s Games Houston at Colorado, 1 p.m. Columbus at New York, 4 p.m.

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MLS EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Columbus 10 3 9 Chicago 10 5 8 Toronto FC 8 8 6 New England 8 6 6 D.C. 6 5 11 Kansas City 5 9 6 New York 3 16 4 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Houston 11 6 7 Los Angeles 8 4 11 Seattle 8 6 9 Chivas USA 10 7 3 Colorado 8 7 6 Real Salt Lake 7 9 6 FC Dallas 6 11 5 San Jose 5 11 5

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Pts 39 38 30 30 29 21 13

GF 34 33 30 24 34 20 19

GA 24 27 33 25 34 28 41

Pts 40 35 33 33 30 27 23 20

GF 31 27 29 23 34 30 31 26

GA 21 23 23 19 27 27 35 38

EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct Indiana 19 7 .731 Atlanta 15 12 .556 Connecticut 14 13 .519 Chicago 13 15 .464 Washington 13 15 .464 Detroit 12 14 .462 New York 11 16 .407 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct Phoenix 18 9 .667 Seattle 16 11 .593 Los Angeles 14 13 .519 Minnesota 11 16 .407 San Antonio 11 16 .407 Sacramento 9 19 .321 ——— Tuesday’s Games Detroit 90, Connecticut 70 Atlanta 103, Sacramento 83 Seattle 78, Washington 68 Los Angeles 74, Chicago 63 Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled Thursday’s Games San Antonio at Indiana, 5 p.m. Atlanta at Detroit, 5:30 p.m. Connecticut at Seattle, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m.

GB — 4 1/2 5 1/2 7 7 7 8 1/2 GB — 2 4 7 7 9 1/2

TRANSACTIONS TUESDAY’S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL National League COLORADO ROCKIES—Placed OF Dexter Fowler on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Matt Murton, OF Eric Young Jr. from Colorado Springs (PCL). Optioned RHP Adam Eaton to Colorado Springs.

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2003 Honda Element AWD, 5 Speed Manual, All Power, Skylight, Fog Lights, Cruise Control, CD Player. $10,500 OBO. 970-736-8369 Evenings FINANCING / WORKING PEOPLE! $750.00 MINIMUM DOWNPAYMENT. NO CREDITCHECK. Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. “Working Cars / Working People - 24,000 Mile Warranties! www.checkpointautosales.com

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

FOR SALE 2006 Honda CRF150 Dirt bike $1,500, 2005 Yamaha Raptor 660 $2,800 Call 970-819-6600 or 970-819-6602 2007 Polaris Sportsman 500HO ATV, 4x4, like new, 100 miles. $5500 Call 970-871-6056 1999 Artic Cat 4 wheeler 4x4, Excellent condition, low mileage, winch, Extreme Power Sports, 970-879-9175 1994 Polaris Explorer 4x4, $1600 1996 Polaris Explorer 4x4 $1900 Call 970-846-6814

Free Minkota 30 Trolling motor with purchase of new 14’ Jon Boat #C808, with live well, Battery not included, dealer 824-6544 Older 15.5’ 110 HP Mercury. Great shape, needs carb. adjustment. Includes troll motor, fishfinder, lifejackets, shore lander trailer, $1,000 970-846-0764

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. 2006 Volkswagon Jetta, 44k miles, leather seats, sunroof, power everything. $11,000 OBO 970-326-8420 1997 Honda Civic, 4 door, 5 speed manual, 100k, 35-40 MPG, good condition, $4,000, 970-871-6056

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

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2001 Corvette convertible, silver, black interior and top. All factory options. Corsa exhaust, new run flats, new Alpine stereo, 10” sub, amp, XM and iPod ready. One owner, 30,000 miles. Nice car $24,500.00 970-846-1417

FOR SALE- 1969 Plymouth Valient slant six, mint condition- it’s classic! $3,500 Call 970-879-9269

MUST SELL! $3,500 OBO! 2003 Honda Shadow low miles, mint condition, black and chrome, saddle bags, sweet bike! Call 846-4013

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

2003 Arctic Cat 900cc 144” track, $2800. 2005 Arctic King Cat 900cc 162” track, $4800. $7,000 for both. Call Jessie 970-846-0913.

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

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

Price Reduced! GOOD DEAL JUST GOT BETTER!

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

2006 Nissan Murano SL: SUV crossover, AWD, V6, AT-CVT, 24 mpg, leather, Bose 6 CD, new AW tires, 67K miles, $18.5K; 970-879-5849 1994 Chevy 2500 PU 4 WD ladder racks & tool box original owner $3,000 970-846-8989 2004 Dodge Durango, Sweet!! 2000 “Jimmy” and Explorer Sports! 2004 Grand Cherokee, Great! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.tomreuter.com . Full Warranties

2003 Rav4, AWD, 134k miles, good condition, $9,500 OBO. Call 970-819-6040

George is selling his 2000 Road King, $9,500. Call 970-846-0406

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

2004 Ford F-350 FX Offroad crew-cab long bed. Has topper, bedslide, ladder rack. Loaded. Clean. Sharp! 53K. $29,000 OBO. 970-819-0745

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

2000 Subaru Forester, 93k miles, new tires, also have rims with studs. $6,000 970-879-0145

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

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

1999 BMW R1100RT, 34K Loaded, $4900, always garaged, adult owned. 970-276-3655

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

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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

(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!

‘96 Ford Explorer, Eddie Baurer Edition, 4X4, Fully Loaded, Leather, Heat, AC, Original Owners, Maintained Perfectly, 129K, $3,800.00. 970-846-0391

78 cj5 Jeep, V8, needs work lots of rust. Runs well, needs starter. Hard top. $2500 obo. 970-846-7664.

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1966 Chevrolet, 1/2T, Long bed, Runs Good. $800 970-846-5599 1992 F150 EXTENDED CAB, 140,000 MILES, CLEAN ENGINE, NEW STARTER, RADIATOR, BATTERY AND TIRES, $1,500 OBO CALL 970-819-9574 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. 1988 F-250 4x4, Air, Cruise, Tilt, V8, 5speed, 40,500 actual miles. $8800 Call 970-638-4403 1997 Ford F150 Reg cab 4x4 with topper, $2500 obo. 970-846-3092. 1988 Nissan 4x4 pick up, $1000 Call 970-879-8438 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 (12) Trucks from $500 Down! 2000 Ford Ranger Flareside, Hot! 1998 Dodge QuadCab 1500, Tough! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com. 1992 Mazda B2600 4x4 pickup. $2200 OBO. (970)620-5500 or (208)867-6815

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Free rabbit and cage. Call 970-736-8145.

2000 Chevy Express Conversion Van. 150k miles. Towing, bed, privacy glass, blinds, CD, TV. $6900 Call 970-879-5857 message or 231-242-0401

FREE: Dry Horse Manure for your gardens 879-5811 Free wall ovens, computer hutch and rowing machine, call 970-879-1994 Free towing of unwanted & abandoned vehicles. 879-1065 FREE:Styrofoam coolers. Call Gavin 846-8004 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 PS3 ROCK BAND Deluxe Set: $60. HP Inkjey Printer: $20. 970-871-4670

Old farm equipment, harness pieces, single trees, sewing machine bases, Victorian log holder. Prices ranging from $10-50. Call 970-734-5081

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:Almond Color Electric Stove & Oven, lightning took out 1 burner but everything else is perfect. You haul 970-879-0121 Free carpet remnant. Light brown short shag 8’x8’ Willow creek pass,north of Clark. Call 970-879-8474 or 970-846-0849 Free Queen sofa sleeper, Beige /Neutral color, good condition. Pick up in driveway at 1105 Fairway Woods off of Steamboat Blvd.

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

Changing Station: $35. Lamp: $15. Chair: $45. Portable Play Pen: 970-871-4670

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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

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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

Think goose! Mossberg Atimag 31/2” sling, advatnage camo, 5 choke tubes, some shells. $400. 970-846-0764.

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Side by Side refrigerator: $300. Baby Furniture(armoire, changing table, crib) $275. 970-826-9779

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

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

LEGAL HAPPY HOUR Free legal advice

Free desk, 4 drawer, you haul, 970-879-5717 FREE: Used clear Pine kitchen cabinets, used black Pro panel. 8am Sat 8/29 50745 RCR 129 (13 miles from 7-11) 970-879-7481

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. Free to good home 6 month old German Shepard mix puppy. Great with kids. Rebecca (970)871-1048 or (970) 291-9326 FREE King mattress and box springs. good condition, clean. You haul. 970-291-9059 FREE:Coal, you haul Call 970-846-3839

Solid Oak Pedestal table w/ 4 chairs 46” diameter, excellent condition; 1 wingback chair country blue / creme checkered; 2 Patio chairs with cushions & cocktail table; Troybuilt Rotatiller with ditching attachment model M8 (8HP) excellent condition. 970-871-1252 Lopi Spirit-B gas heating stove. 40,000 BTU high efficiency. Solid brass door & legs, blower, piping. Like new. $2300 970-846-9374 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.

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

For Sale: Cherry Wood Executive Desk $50.00 970-826-9779 Leather sectional, hideabed and chaise lounge, retail $3000 1 yr old, $1500, 970-846-3954

Stihl 55RS Weedwacker gas powered, set for blades. $250, Mini roller scaffold $150; Bosch Hammer Drill $250 Call 970-734-8029 Laundry Folder Braun Sigma model $4500 OBO. 970-875-2741 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 BUYING GOLD, SILVER AND PLATINUM BULLION AND COINS. Call (970)-824-5807 or Cell (970)-326-8170.

Portable winch runs with chainsaw motor (motor included) used once $700 Call: 846-3205

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

67” Entertainment center, perfect condition, you haul. 813-205-0917. Free to a good home, red, female, miniature pinscher, AKC Registered, unspayed. Call 970-826-2761

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. TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! Kimco 879-6898 Housesitter available, 9/15 - 12/7. Mature, responsible references. Will care for horses and pets. Live in or daily visits. 970-870-9243 Cabinets $50, snowblower $100, shop vacuums, space heaters, coolers ranging $3-75, freezer $100, new 6’ bury spigots $80 pair. 970-734-5081 Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it. Downtown Books-Craig 970-824-5343

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

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

Free 3 couches & 1 recliner, delivery possible you unload! 970-870-1799 leave message

Fresh roasted green chillies- The Chile Divas are at ACE at curve on Friday’s and Saturday’s

FREE 28” COLOR CONSOLE TV, 970-870-1413

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

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

Gary Fisher 29er, Full suspension, Large, Bomber MX Pro Front Shock, XT, SLX, LX components, Hydraulic Disc Brakes. $700.00. 970-846-0391

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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

Please help the Hot Springs get rid of Beetle Kill, great firewood! Call Joe for details, 970-879-0342

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

Mountain Bike, 970-871-4670

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

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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Free rabbit and cage. Call 970-736-8145. Antique Roll Top Desk $750.00 970-870-0310

Dining room set with leaf and 5 chairs, $100 970-846-3954

Craftsman 2400 PSI Pressure Washer; Kobalt, Treadplate deep tub pickup Tool Box; 10” Morgan Table saw. Call 970-736-2444

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

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Pool table with balls and sticks $50 970-846-3954

Free wood desk 70” long, 35” deep, two file drawers and four regular drawers. You haul! 970-846-8804

Call to sign up. Randall Salky, Attorney at Law McGill Professional Law 970-879-6200 ext. 13 3 year old Hitachi 57” Projection TV (model 57F59A) with large entertainment center. $1,500 OBO. Call 970.879.6100 for more information.

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BRAND NEW AFFORDABLE FURNITURE! Beds, dressers, recliners, bunk beds, book shelves, couches... Accepting quality consignment. RUMMAGERS 11th St. South, downtown 970-870-6087 For Sale: Solid Wood Corner Kitchen Hutch $75.00 970-826-9779

FOR SALE: Head Mounts; Caribou - $400; Elk $1000; Moose - $1250. Call 970-846-0287 Bodyworker wanted. Share room with acupuncture -massage practitioner in busy, upbeat PT office. 2-3days week, table included, $180-$250 Negot. 970-846-8985

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 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 Coffee Maker: $10. Tempur-Pedic King sized mattress pad: $100. 970-871-4670 BECOME A MASSAGE THERAPIST THIS SKI SEASON! MountainHeart School, Crested Butte! 850 hours, 6 Month Certification. November 30. 800-673-0539 www.mountainheart.org

D and C Medical Marijuana, LLC and Therapeutic Massage by appointment only Call Daryl 970-879-2752 Tunturi Stationary 970-871-4670

Exercise

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$50.

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

Older Caterpillar D6C Dozer, Power Shift, Hydraulic, Straight blade with Hydraulic tilt. Rops Canopy. $18,000; 16’ Cattle Guard $500970-824-4646 Woodmizer, super hydraulic, portable saw mill, turbo, top quality, diesel, very little use, a deal at $14,000, 970-736-8209.

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

Pit Stop Tire is going out of business, total liquidation of all tools, equipment, office furniture, inventory, etc. everything goes. Fri 8-28 Sat 8-29 8am-2pm buy 1 thing or all 1605 Shield Drive Steamboat, Rick 970-846-1720

Mule deer, muzzle loading voucher. Area 15, public land. Call 970-250-7426 or 970-874-3101 Hoyte Heat Compound Bow. Complete, ready to hunt. All accessories inc. $1200. invested, asking $300. OBO. If serious call 819-8391

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

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

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

Good, irrigated meadow hay with no rain. $70 a ton. Call 970-824-6933 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.

Certified Alfalfa Grass Hay This years, covered. Square Bales $7.50 per bale. 970-326-6473 AWARD WINNING Grass - Alfalfa Hay. Small bales for sale $5 per bale. NEVER rained on. Analysis Available. Call 970-276-4803

Registered Highland Cattle, beautiful condition, cows and calves, call for information and directions to see. 303-469-4708

Premium Irrigated Grass Hay, Small Heavy Squares. $4 each or 500lb round bales, easy to move and feed $30 each. Pearl Lake 970-846-3475

3yr old Bay Quarter Horse Gelding, 60 day professional training, English Western, Great disposition, Ready for anything. $5000 OBO 970-276-4803

FOUND:Fly fishing rod found on Red Dirt trail 8/18/09. Call to identify 970-276-2575

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 Several horses for sale. ages 1-17. No reasonable offer refused. 970-846-3057 7 yr old, Nice Sorrel Quarter Horse Mare, English Western, Barrels, 4H Pony Club, Great kids horse. $6000 OBO 970-276-4803 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

FOUND: Bike computer Mon 08/17 Sandylands. Call to identify 970-870-9386

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

in 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.

City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 970-879-0621 - 760 Critter Court. Found by library: black male 4-5 month old short hair kitten. Please call

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

FOUND: Armatron watch, found at Silver Spur park on Saturday the 22nd. Call to identify 970-879-7608

FOUND:Tackle box at Hahn’s Peak Lake. Call to identify 970-879-5217

Horse pasture available, fenced, water, easy access, great feed. 10 miles West of Steamboat, behind Saddle Mountain. 970-879-3699 HORSE TRAILER FOR SALE: Brand new 20’ (Circle D) 5 - horse stock / combo. Priced at $10,000 Call 970-878-4366

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. Timothy, Brome, Clover, no sprays, no chemicals, good horse hay, good color, 700lb round bales, 14 tons in field, all or part, good buy 970-846-1880 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 Registered Scottish Highland cattle: cows, heifers, cow-calf pairs available. Range of colors and ages. Contact Jon 819-1356. Premium irrigated alfalfa-mix hay with Feed Value Report. Small square bales, Large rounds, $100 per ton. Delivery Available. 970-824-1050

Good earning potential! Wrecker Driver. Good driving record. Experienced. Benefits. Sunshine Mountain Auto 879-1210.

WANTED: 4 Literary Sojourn Tickets. 846-8343

LOST:Prescription sunglasses, dark blue purple, on Friday, 970-879-6398

Steamboat Lake Outfitters is looking for Winter pasture for 35 horses. Please call Jamie at 970-879-4404

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

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

Found: Ford Vehicle Key with remote lock at Routt County Human Services. Approximately August 5, 2009. Please call 879-1540

FOUND: Ruff coated terrier. 879-5819

High School: Sign Language Interpreter

Steamboat Lake Outfitters is now hiring for front desk agents, cashiers and Hosekeeping. Call 879-4404 or apply online www.steamboatoutfitters.com 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 Quality Control, earn up to $100 per day. Evaluate Retail stores, training provided, no experience required. 888-731-1042 THE TRUCK STOP is looking for an experienced Tech to join our team. Apply at 1890 Elk River Plaza

1/10 higher quality carriage house custom violin with case, bow and some extra strings $200 (retail $700) Great condition. 970-276-3595. 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. 1/8 and 1/4 student quality violins with case, bows and some extra strings $45 each. 970-276-3595 PIANO TUNING Offering maximum playability, enhanced tone, optimal artistic response. 1/2 Price Summer Tunings. John Mason, Registered Piano Technician 970-819-2771

Steamboat Lake Outfitters is now hiring Cooks and Waitstaff. Call 879-4404 or apply online www.steamboatoutfitters.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. 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

Happy Fish Pet Emporium has new arrivals. Come say hi to Jefe and Mr. Magoo! 80 E 4th, Craig, 824-3772

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

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

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1 1/2 year female AKC pembroke welsh corgi $250 call 970-826-2761 TROPICAL ROCKIES NEW HOURS. Now 6 days per week. Mon - Sat 11am - 6pm. 970-879-1909 Boarder Collie male puppies, working parents, father from New Zealand, make great ranch or agility dogs, $200 OBO 970-824-5219 American Eskimos, Teacup Chihuahua, Cocker Spaniels, Mini Schnauzer & Shihapoo. AKC Female, Bassetthond 6 months old. Baker Drive Pets 970-824-3933

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

City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 www.petfinder.com Dogs for Adoption: Rowdee-2 yr. old male Pitl/Lab-Happy, smart dog! Sampson-7 yr old Rottweiler mix-Mellow. Chelsea-6 yr old rat terrier mix. Diana-6-month sweet brindle pup. Tryko and Abbey-10 month old gentle mixed-breed dogs. New: Koda-7 month old shepherd mix-good temperament. Cats for Adoption: Adult cats: $30 each. Kittens just in!

Grass Hay, small bales, $125 per ton. Available now. 970-638-4617 or 970-638-4408

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

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MAJOR PARKING LOT SALE! Annual Clearance event with huge selection! August 27-30. Murdochs Ranch & Home Supply. 2355 West Victory Way, Craig.

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CRAIG GUN & SPORTS SHOW

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

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The Craig Daily Press is seeking a self-motivated, energetic individual to fill the position of Office/Advertising Assistant. Qualified candidates will be dynamic, aggressive, detail-oriented, highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven atmosphere.

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

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. 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

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.

Medical Assistant

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

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

Auto Glass Installer

Mobile Installer for local shop. Experience necessary, NGA Certification preferred. Must be detail oriented, reliable, good communicator. Looking for part time, possibly more. Call 970-846-8434, fax resume to 970-797-1395

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

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

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

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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.

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

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Local, Established Fine Dining Restaurant is hiring a Kitchen manger with strong line & prep cook experience. Please send resume to: rrrestaurantmanager@yahoo.com

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Hiring FT and PT Kitchen and Waitstaff. Apply in person. Glen Eden Family Resteraunt and Tavern, 18 miles N on 129.

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Mahogany Ridge Is Now hiring Host / Busser. Good wages, tips and meal benefits. Must be able to work weekends.

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

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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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STEAMBOAT:Large, open 1BD apartment in town, office, WD. $1,200 monthly INCLUDES CABLE /UTILITIES. NS, NP, 1 vehicle only! 970-819-5353 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, Private, quiet, WD, NS, pets negotiable. $1200 monthly. Call 970-376-5442 STEAMBOAT:Quiet 1BD, 1BA, kitchen, living room, walk in closet. On Mountain, bus route, NS. $900 month Call 970-457-7010 CRAIG:2BD, 1BA Vacant apartments, covered parking, laundry facilities. $705 + 1 month deposit. Alpine Apartments 4th & Tucker. Jesse 970-824-3636

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STEAMBOAT:Nice 1BD in Fairview. WD, NS, 1 parking space. Small pet negotiable. Mature, single preferred. $850. Avail. 10/1. tammarie74@yahoo.com. STEAMBOAT:2 miles to town, 1bd, 1ba on 36 acres, $1000 month includes utilities. NS, NP, WiFi, Dish. 970-309-0739 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 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA apartment in Old Town, NP, NS, long term rental only. $900 monthly. 970-879-1789 evenings.

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BTH studio downtown on Yampa St. $800 Utilities included. Avail end of August. Pets OK! Email first: jill.wernig@strategichardware.us (c)970-846-7801 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 STAGECOACH: 2BD, 1BA. Partially furnished, bottom floor, corner unit. WD. NS, no dogs. $950, some utilities included. 970-846-4355 day

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

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

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�� CRAIG: DOWNTOWN Large 2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments.Furnished, parking, laundry facilities. All electric kitchens including DW, disposals. Small pets ok. Call (970)824-7120 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Caretaker unit, Private Home on Mountain, Separate Entrance, WD, Near Bus. References, 1st, Deposit. Available September 1, $900 970-846-3366 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 STEAMBOAT:1bedroom apartment downtown. One car driveway. New bathroom, wood stove. $750 + deposit includes internet, wood. NP NS. 970-819-2650

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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

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STEAMBOAT:Riverbend Cabin, 1BD+ loft. Next to golf course on W HWY 40. Pet ok, low utilities. $825 monthly 970-846-9340 reeds1180@comcast.net

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA near Gondola, Bus. Remodeled, unfurnished. Flexible lease. Avail. 8/19. $1,100 NP, NS! 970.547.4662

STEAMBOAT: Shadow Run, 1bd, new bathroom, furnished, clean, walk to Gondola, NS, NP $800 970-819-2233 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: 1 BLOCK TO SKI 2BD, bus. Most utilities included. Nicely Redone $1200 month, Available NOW, NS, NP. 970-846-0713

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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:Sunny, Quiet 1bedroom, 1bath condo on Mountain. Pool, Hot tub, bus. $950 month + utilities 1st, last, security. Beth 970-846-2770 STEAMBOAT:Fish Creek Falls Condo, 2BD, 2BA with loft, beautiful views, WD, balcony, nice neighborhood close to downtown. NP. Avail Oct. $1,195. Call Central Park Management 879-3294

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Basement apartment with bonus room. Views of Mt. Werner. Knotty Pine and slate finishes. WD, utilities included. 970-291-9009

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: 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:Caretaker studio, 20 minutes from downtown. Furnished, private entrance, patio. NS, NP, lease. $725. 970-846-6767 See this property at tntpropertiesonline.com

STAGECOACH:AUGUST FREE! Nicely Furnished 1BD Stables Apartment, Everything Included, Dish TV, Privacy, Views, on Ranch setting, Near Stagecoach, $650, $250 deposit. NS, NP 970-736-8209 STEAMBOAT:Old Town 1BD 1BA, clean, NP, NS, $800 MO includes water. 1st, last security. Please leave a message: 970-870-8168.

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:West Side Available NOW ! 1BD, 1.5BA with 2 car + Flex space. $1400 monthly + utilities. David Epstein 970-291-9555 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA apartment in Private Highend Home in Deer Mountain Estates. Pets ok, 1 Car only. $950 includes utilities. 720-352-6463

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

STEAMBOAT:1BD, $900 includes everything! Mostly furnished, NS, NP, lease negotiable. First, Last, & Deposit. Near pool, bus stop, four blocks to Gondola. 970-846-3128 STEAMBOAT:3BD, 3BA, spacious, bright and clean, between town and mountain, new gas fireplace, flooring & countertops, WD, NS, NP, $1,450.00 monthly, 970-879-0496. STEAMBOAT:Furnished 1BD. 1BA Walton Village. NS, NP, WD, on bus route, hottub. $900 monthly plus deposit. Some utilities included. 970-879-4857 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:Available September 1st. Two bedroom fully furnished condo on the mountain. NS, NP on bus line. $1200 Call Cheryl Foote at 970-846-6444

STEAMBOAT:Nicely Remodeled 2BD, 1BA, mountain, bus, WD, NP, $900 month negotiable. All utilities included except gas & electric. Bridget 804-366-0073 STEAMBOAT:1BD 1BA fully furnished at mountain, utilities include: cable, internet, electric $1100 month 970-819-1540 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:Hilltop Pkwy Condo, partially furnished 2BD, 2BA, WD, NS, Lease. 1st, last, deposit. $1297+ Utilities. Available Immediately (970) 846-4951. 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:Walton Creek 3BD, 2BA, furnished, corner unit, pool & hot tub, on bus route. NP. Avail Oct. $1450. Call Central Park Management 879-3294. STEAMBOAT:2bedroom, 2bathroom. Shadow Run, WD, Fireplace, pool, hot tubs on site, NP. $1200 INCLUDING UTILITIES & deposit 970-846-1172 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, fully furnished, great views, cable, internet, gas fireplace, hottub, parking, NS, NP lease $1400 negotiable Available Now. 917-292-7286

STEAMBOAT:1BD 2BA Walton Village. Remodeled. partially furnished. Gas fireplace. Hot Tub. $950 + deposit. 970-819-0731

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:Alpine Meadows 2BD 2BA unfurnished, bus route, hot tub, sunny, views. NS, NP, WD $1250. Axis West Realty 970-879-8171 www.AxisWestRealty.com

STAGECOACH: Half off first month. 2BD, 1BA Wagon Wheel condo. New paint, FP, NS, NP $850 month. +utilities. Brian 619-218-9394

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

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:1bd, 1ba, on mountain, bus route. W/D, tennis, pool, hot tub. Available NOW! $950 month. Lease Negotiable. NP. 970-846-5273 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: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

STEAMBOAT: Fully furnished 2-3BD 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

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

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

STEAMBOAT:Oldtown Garage Apartment, 2BD, 1BA, WD, NS, 1 parking space, 2 blocks from post office & OTHS $1200 month. 970-879-4893

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:On the River 2BD, 2BA, Brand new, furnished or unfurnished, WD, NS, Mountain Views. Lease negotiable. Utilities Neg (970)871-6016 819-0696

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:$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!

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

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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:1BD, 2BA, Top corner, GFP, WD, Pool, HT, Updated, Creek views. NP NS References required. $900. 1st, last, deposits 879-3788

STEAMBOAT:Ski in ski out Storm Meadows condo. Furnished. 1bd, 1bath. Cozy. $900, 1st, last, dep. NS, NP Utilities included. 970-846-2354 STEAMBOAT:The Lodge 2BD, 2BA, across street from Gondola and ski area! Furnished, WD, FP, deck, pool, hot tub, ski shuttle, NP. Avail Oct. $1695 includes all utilities, Call Central Park Management 879-3294

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

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STEAMBOAT:1BD studio, seperate living space, ONLY $700 MONTHLY! On mountian, furnished, bus-route, NO FIRST, or LAST 828-736-2158

STEAMBOAT:Immaculate Pines 2BD, 2BA with Loft, furnished, lots of storage, WD, NS, NP, bus, near Central Park, Lease.$1400 846-6767

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STAGECOACH:Wonderful Wagon Wheel 2 bedroom 1 bath condo. Fireplace, w/d in complex. No smoking, no pets. $750.00. 720-244-5514 STEAMBOAT:Looking for a cheap rent? Live in my 2BD, 1BA mountain condo while I sell it. $1000 NS/NP 970-846-6444 STEAMBOAT:1BD 1BA with garage, Pines at Ore House, WD, $1200 includes cable, trash and water, NP NS, Call Amy 619-417-7454 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, On Mountain 1car garage, storage. WD, FP, NS, NP. $1175 includes heat, water, trash, cable, internet. 303-957-7977 STEAMBOAT:Walton Village 1BD, 1BA, W/D, balcony, pool, tennis court, on bus route, NP, Avail Oct. $825. Call Central Park Management 879-3294. 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: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: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: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.

HAYDEN:2BD Duplex, $650 monthly +utilities +deposit, NP, gas heat, deck, quiet neighborhood, Available Now. 970-879-1200

STEAMBOAT:Yampa View 2BD + loft, 3BA, complete remodel, Spectacular Views! Short term lease up to 6 months. Call Mike 846-8692 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:3BD 3BA, next to ski mountain, fully furnished, jacuzzi, shuttle bus, NP, NS, WD, $2100 month, Call 970-819-1540

OAK CREEK:2BR, 1BA house for rent. New remodel and sunny. $1,000 month includes water, sewer, trash and electric. Call 970-846-3824 HAYDEN: 3BD, 2BA. Home. Deposit, utilities, $1,000 monthly. Available September 1st. 970-276-3365 or 970-276-3185 OAK CREEK:3BD, 2BA $1100 month + utilities, NS, Pets ok. 1st , last & $500 deposit. Call Don 720-203-7916

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:Cozy 1bd 1ba on mtn, fully furnished, NP, NS, $750 month + elec 1st, last, sec 970-819-7785 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:Walton Creek, 2BD +loft, 3BA, WD, furnished /unfurnished, pool, hot-tub, decks, bus route. NS, NP. References, lease. $1,400 (303)503-6357

STEAMBOAT:Sunray Meadows 1BD, 1BA, heated garage $1300; Shadow Run Newly Remodeled 2BD, 2BA pool $1400; Both furnished, FP, HTB, WD, Cable, Net, trash, NS, NP all except electric. Call 970-879-8726 or 970-846-1407

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:Yampa View Mountain Condo, 2BD, 2BA, new upgrades, partially furnished, includes cable, internet. NS, NP. $1100 month, responsible tenant. 970-846-2157, 970-846-3766 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:Cheap 2BD 2BA, condo on mountain with office, spacious, views, all amenities, snow removal, WD, can be fully furnished. 970-846-6773 STEAMBOAT:Row Home Living! 4BD, 4BA, Family Floor Plan, 1852sqft, 2 Decks, Garage, Bus-route. $2,000 monthly, Some Utilities Included. 307-760-7337 Sunray Meadows- 2BD, 2BA. Fully furnished, 2 decks with great views. FP, WD, utilities & cable inc. NS, NP, $1,600. (561)414.4530 STEAMBOAT: Cheapest 1BD on the mountain! 970-846-6773

STEAMBOAT: CLEAN, SUNNY, PRIVATE unfurnished 2BR, 1BA, gas heat, water, woodstove, washer, dryer, yard, views $1200 per month. http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/slide show/22444111 STEAMBOAT:Convenient location in great neighborhood on mountain, 2BD 1BA, deck, yard, garage. $1250 +electric. Lease, pets considered. Available immediately. 970-870-9815 STEAMBOAT: 4BD, 4BA, Fish Creek - Tamarack Area $1800. Call 846-0853 STEAMBOAT:2BD 1BA cozy, quiet, downtown. Great yard. WD, NP, NS. Lease, references First, Last, Security $1100 month + utilities. 970-879-9038 OAK CREEK:3BD, 2BA, $895 +utilities. updated windows, kitchen, bath, flooring. WD, yard, storage. Pet considered, NS, 1st, Last, Deposit. 970-736-2383 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: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. STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, Great Location Downtown. $1200 unfurnished. Water and trash included. Cozy, quiet, NS, NP, WD. First, last, deposit, lease. Available 9/1/09. (970)846-8364 STEAMBOAT:On mountain unobstructed views, 2blocks to Gondola, remodeled, new appliances, furnished, 2BD, separate BA, Shower, NS, NP. $1250 970-481-7640 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: 2bd, loft, 1ba, furnished or unfurnished, utilities included. On the mountain, bus route, NP, NS. Call Bill at 879-2854. HAYDEN:2BD Duplex, $650 monthly + utilities + deposit, NS, NP, Quiet neighborhood, Available Now. 970-879-1200 STEAMBOAT:Mountain 1BD, 1BA, furnished, quiet, views, fireplace, WD, cable, internet, garage, pet considered. $1350 Utilities Included, NS, Available 09/10. 970-879-1776

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA family home on Hunters Dr, fenced yard, garage, quiet location, hot tub, WD, office -play areas, 1 Dog Ok. $1995. Avail Oct. Call Central Park Management 879-3294. STEAMBOAT:Great Location Downtown 3BD, 2BA, Large yard, 1 car garage, pet considered, $2075 Month. Call 846-5551 CLARK:Horse Property! 3.88 acres, barn, X-fenced, 3 beds, 2 baths, garage, 15 minutes to town. $1800 monthly. NS. 970-871-1810 HAYDEN:Downtown, 4BD, 2BA huge 1 car garage. Nice yard. Prime location. Flexible lease. Great Landlord. $1250 month 970-736-2315 STEAMBOAT:KIND PETS WELCOME IN OLD TOWN COTTAGE! Park across street, 2 BR/ 1BA, wd flrs, avail. now. $1,300 846.9772 STEAMBOAT:Family home 4Bdrm, 3.5bath, 2 car garage, WD, Deck with awesome views, 12-18 month lease, $2700. Candice 970-870-0497, Scott 970-846-5898 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.

STAGECOACH:Wagonwheel, quiet, 3bed 2bath condo, new paint, carpeting, fridge. Close to lake, 1 year. lease, NS, NP, $1000 monthly. 970-736-2600 STEAMBOAT:Mountain View, Clean, 2bd, 2BA, 1 Car Garage. Includes Heat, Cable, Internet, WD, Available Now. No Pets, $1375 970-879-4529

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STEAMBOAT: New, fully furnished 3BD, 2.5BA home by the river. Garage, Gameroom, Community Center, Fireplace, Entran Heating, WD, Bus-Route. NS, NP. $1850 monthly. 714-475-8210 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

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 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:Base of Mountain, 3bd, 3ba, Unfurnished, WD, HT, Garage, Pets Negotiable. 970-879-1982

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 w.liebman@yahoo.com or 847-740-9437. Avail Sep 1st.

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

STAGECOACH: Custom log home 3BD, 3BA, + loft, backed up to national forest. $1800 month. Call Bill 970-879-6293

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

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

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

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STEAMBOAT:2 bdrm 1 bath old ranch house on 100 acres for rent 5 miles west of town. $1,000.00 month, 970-871-1499

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:Old Town Carriage Houses 2br 1bath W&D $1150 or 1.5 BR 2 Bath W&D $1050 Pet OK David Epstein 291-9555 OAK CREEK:Newly remodeled 1BR, 1BA. Great street, large fenced yard, storage /workshop. WD, NS, Pets Neg. $875+ utilities, deposit. 970-846-5667

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

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

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

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 OAK CREEK: 3BD + den, 2BA, 2 car garage, walk to town and schools. $1200 month Call 970-276-3638 HAYDEN:3bdrm, 2ba, 2 car garage, hot tub, fenced yard, shed, $1,650 per month +deposit, Call 970-846-3954 CRAIG:3BD, 1.75BA, 1 car garage, covered deck with work shop. $1,050 monthly, plus $1,050 security deposit. Call 970-396-1924

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. 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.

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STEAMBOAT:2bd 1ba, large yard, pets ok, WD, $1200, First Last Security, 970-871-9531 YAMPA:2BD, remodeled bath & kitchen, dining room, FP, sunny enclosed porch. Garage, 2 out buildngs, near school, NS. $975+ utilities. 970-846-0287, 970-879-1790 STAGECOACH: 5BD, 2BA, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings. Oversized 2 Car Garage, Pets okay! Available October 1st. $1,850 per month. 970-736-8374 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 STEAMBOAT:5BD, 3BA, bus route, On Golf Course, WD, NS, 2-car garage, pets considered. $1,950 + utilities. Great home. Call 970-846-5551 CLARK:2100 sqft. 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 2+ garage, skylights, deck, views of Zirkels. $1900 monthly. NS, Pets negotiable. 970-871-1810. STEAMBOAT: Beautiful home on 49 acres. 3BD + caretaker. 20 minutes from downtown. NS. $2400 month. 970-879-8814 Very private old town location, 2BD 2BA charming house, $1600 +utilities. 970-846-8888 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 PHIPPSBURG: South Routt Country Home 3BD, 2BA on 1.5 acres, barn, corral, pets negotiable, horses negotiable. $1100 month. Call 970-638-4535 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:Downtown Living! 620 Oak St 3BD, 2BA Available immediately. New carpet new paint, some new appliances. $1800 monthly 970-734-4555 STEAMBOAT:First time in 5 years! Cozy 3BR, 11/2BA in Riverside. Gas, water, heat. Fenced yard. Pets negotiable. $1425. Ken 970-217-6330. 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 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 home on Val D’Isere, private, near national forest, garage, WD, yard, 1 Dog Ok. $995. Call Central Park Management 879-3294. CRAIG: 3bed, 1.5 ba, detached oversized 2 car garage, shop, large fenced yard, pet ok, month to month. 970-629-8223 STEAMBOAT:Mountain area, 2-3bd, 1ba, WD, fireplaces, new paint, new carpet, huge 2 car garage, yard, convenient to slopes, bus, core trail, pets ok, NS, $1600 month +utilities, Valerie Lish, RE/MAX Steamboat 970-846-1082 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: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. 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 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.

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HAYDEN:Small 2BD, $500 month, 225 Lincoln, Call 970-879-0682 CRAIG:Cedar Mountain Village, 3BD, 2BA, dog run. $850 monthly, $850 deposit, month to month lease. Long term renters welcome. 970-824-5438 HAYDEN:Secluded country home, Beautiful Views. 2BD, 1BA, WD. Pets considered. $800 month includes water, $1,000 dep. References reqd. 970-276-3532.

STEAMBOAT:2BD 1.5BA townhome, on bus route, $1100 +utilities, gas fireplace, new appliances, large deck facing ski area, flexible lease, first, last, +$500 deposit, contact Bill 970-734-3494

STEAMBOAT:2bd, shared bath, nice townhome. hot tub, NP, NS, $550 each includes utilities (970)846-4312

STEAMBOAT:Villas 3BD, 3BA, beautifully furnished, well-maintained, high ceilings, FP, WD, quiet complex, garage, nice deck and yard, on bus route, NP, $1,695 incl. most utilities, Avail Oct. Call Central Park Management 879-3294 STEAMBOAT:2 Bdrm, 1 Bath Whistler townhouse, WD + amenities, NS, NP, $950 mo 970-379-5804 kktschappat@yahoo.com

STEAMBOAT:Room available for clean, NS, and responsible person, $650 monthly + dep, includes everything, dog possible. 846-8610

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

STEAMBOAT:2BD 1.5BA, NS NP, WD, Bus route, 1st, last, deposit. 1 year lease. $1,100 month +utilities. Available October 1st, (970)879-7162

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: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.

STEAMBOAT:Saddle Creek 2BD, 2BA +loft, fully furnished, bus route, WD, garage. $1750 month + gas & electric. NS, NP 970-879-9113

MILNER:Room with 2 students. Great place; Tons of room. NS, Pets Okay! $475 INCLUDES utilities, amazing deal. Call Kyle 970-402-4089.

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, Indian Meadows, Pond, River, pets negotiable, $1700 monthly or lease with option to Buy. Utilities included. 970-846-5632 STEAMBOAT:New luxury 4BD, 4BA large 2 car garage on bus route. NS, NP, $2500 unfurnished or $2800 furnished per month. Chuck 879-2871 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: Whistler Village 2 BD 1.5 BA, Large Deck, WD, Near Bus Route. NP. $895. Call Central Park Management 879-3294. STEAMBOAT:Walton Village 2BD, 2.5BA, near bike and bus. WD, pool, hot tub, tennis. NS, NP, Some utilities, $1,300, deposit. Responsible applicants call 970-736-2829 STEAMBOAT:2bed 1.5bath remodeled Whistler Townhome, nice, deck, Gas fireplace, WD, cable, pool, hot tub, bus route. NS NP. $1000 970-846-1797 STEAMBOAT:Sunburst Townhome, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom fully furnished. Available Oct. 1. $1,300 month +deposit. Year lease. NS NP Call 970-291-9115. STEAMBOAT: AUGUST FREE! IMMACULATE 2bd, 1ba! Remodeled Whistler. Sunny end unit, deck, oversized bathroom, free cable, low utilities, pool, HEWD, NS, NP, $1,050 970-846-4240 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 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 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:AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 2bd 1ba Whistler Unit. Recent partial renovation. Last, deposit only. Includes several utilities and amenities. $1150 month (970)596-9884 STEAMBOAT:3BD, 3.5BA, 2 car garage. Walk to gondola. Cable & water included. $2,000 monthly. Long term, Call Barry 970-672-0421 http://rockies.craigslist.org/apa/1329241766.ht ml STEAMBOAT:3BD 2.5Bath Woodbridge with garage. WD, cable, internet, NS, NP, furnished on bus route, $1850, available 11/1 or earlier, 970-846-3331 STEAMBOAT:2BR 2BA, sunny end unit on mountain, large patio, new carpet, good parking, on bus route, $1200 monthly +utilities. 970-846-6853.

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

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:Two furnished rooms available. $575 -$625 include utilities. WD, bus, hi speed internet. Month to month. No deposits. 871-7638, 870-1430.

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: Share 2Brm in town on Butcherknife Creek. WD, huge yard, Month to Month $650 includes utilities. 970-846-0954 or 720-235-9989

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

STEAMBOAT:Large room with bath in herbage townhome, NP NS, $675 month. Call Jerry 970-819-4962

STEAMBOAT:Pets OK, furnished, single-family home, Close to Old Town, 2 rooms available, $600 per month + utilities. $1200 deposit. 303-459-1106

STEAMBOAT:Downtown Furnished room in 3BD, 2BA house. NP, internet, available Sept. 1st $600 month. 970-581-9197, 970-402-0581 STEAMBOAT:Furnished 1BD, private bath in 3BD Woodbridge townhome, utilities included, with couple, 9/1, $550 (full townhome furnished available 11/1), 970-846-3331

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STEAMBOAT:Pentagon West Office spaces available starting at $375 month + cam. Garage Bay with office. $600 month + cam. 970-846-4267 STEAMBOAT:High visibility, showroom warehouse, on HWY 40, fenced storage yard. Call Ron Wendler or Todd Asbury 970-870-8800 Colorado Group Realty

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

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

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

STEAMBOAT:3 Copper Ridge Units. OfficesWarehouse - Mezzanines. 12ft garage Doors outside storage. Two big, one small. 970-879-7659, 846-9643

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STEAMBOAT:1850 sqft located on 7th and Oak. 2 private offices, ample desk space, conference area, kitchen, 3 bathrooms, parking, utilities included. Great exposure on a visible Intersection. Available Dec 1st. Call Jimmy at 846-7256 STEAMBOAT:Price reduced for quick lease on professional offices in shared suite. Call for sizes and prices. 970-879-1402. STEAMBOAT:Live / Work in Upper Copper Ridge Business Park: Available Now 2BD, 2BA, end unit, second floor, with Master suite, south facing views, and decks, Warehouse includes 3/4BA, 3 phase power; $3000 month includes CAM, taxes. Possible split rental $1500 floor. Nicest units in Copper Ridge. Limited availability! 970-879-5815 or 970-846-2123

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

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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: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:Affordable retail or office space downtown Steamboat. Small units can combine into larger space. Industrial or commercial lots in Craig. Terms negotiable. 879-1521.

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

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:Office rentals in Bogue Enterprise Center at CMC. Copy center, kitchen, conference rooms, SCORE counseling, and great views of mountain. $300 includes utilities and internet. 870-4491. Start ups welcome. STEAMBOAT: Single office rentals, $400 mo. inclusive, A+ Professional Office Building. Features: Reception, conference, windows & kitchen, MOSER & ASSOC. 970-879-2839

STEAMBOAT:Bedroom on mountain, cable, wireless, WD, bus route, bike path. NS, NP, $550 monthly includes utilities. First, last, deposit. 846-7230

STEAMBOAT:Really!! 3000sqft of retail space $1500 month + NNN. 700 block of Lincoln, tenant parking lot, Fantastic location. 970-870-3473 STEAMBOAT: Prime Downtown Location in Historic Professional Office Building! 1,050 sf first class finished space including 3 offices and 5 work stations located at 141 9th Street. Call Ryan at 970-819-2742 STEAMBOAT:PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE Local design firm has studio desk space available for lease flexible configuration Call 970-875-0590 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:Quaint, 306 Oak St, office space, available immediately, main floor approx 1000 sq ft, $21 per sq ft, NNN, 970-879-3202

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

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

STEAMBOAT:Private furnished room & bath home near Soda Creek Elementary. fridge, micro, WD, $450 monthly includes utilities. References, deposit. 970-879-5424

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:Walk to Gondola /Bus 2 rooms in 4BD, 3BA great furnished home. WD,NS, pets negotiable. $550 -$650 + utilities. 846-6910

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

STEAMBOAT: Newly renovated office space, Great location, 200 SF, $265/mo includes utilities. Avail Now. Call Central Park Management at 970-879-3294.

STEAMBOAT:New Furnished Townhome with Master Bedroom Overlooking Valley. Private Bath, WD, DW, WiFi. $750. Couples considered. Available Now! 970-846-0440

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: 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: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

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 STEAMBOAT: Need more office space?? Hilltop Document Storage is the perfect solution for storing sensitive and confidential documents. Call (970)879-5242 OUTDOOR STORAGE Lots for rent or buy in city limits. Availability for vehicles, equipment, materials & snow storage. 970-846-8796 STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT! 10x10 $50 month, 10x15 $75 month and 10x20 $100 month. For Rent or Sale. 970-879-1065

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

Meadowlark, 2BD +Loft, Top Floor, Corner. 2009 Remodel; Alder Cabinets, Granite, Travertine, Hardwood, Mounted HDTV, Sauna, $295k. Kevin Dyche 970-846-5632

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

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

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OAK CREEK:900 sqft 1bd 1ba, newly remodeled new construction, $209,000, 970-946-7505

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

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

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HAYDEN Airport Garages. Own/rent heated storage unit for cars, home, business. 970-879-4440.

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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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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 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

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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.

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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 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 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

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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 Buy in September, or miss the $8,000 tax savings! Zero closing costs and down payment. Local’s charming beautiful house on great lot. $147,500. Tour: www.propertypanorama.com/71672

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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.

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

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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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

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

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

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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

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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.

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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 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 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

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

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, Yard. On bus route. Furnished. $15,000 OBO. $10,000 down, owner financed the rest, 970-879-1192 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. New double wide modulars. $55,995 set and delivered. 303-828-0200 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

35 acres alfalfa producing acres with pond and sweeping Elk River Valley views. Perfect for horses or livestock. Private well is in. Electric, phone and road to lot. MLS#126307. $585,000. Vonnie Frentress Colorado Group Realty 970-846-4372.

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

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.

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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 MILNER:2BR offers affordable living with large kitchen, log accents, wood stove & storage space. $37,500. Joyce Hartless (970) 291-9289 Colorado Group Realty.

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

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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

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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.

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

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

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

Looking to trade my Denver apt building for Mountain Real Estate or Business. $1.675M value, $475k equity. 303-941-5444, Visit: www.trademybuilding.com

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

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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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

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Thu. Hi Lo W 84 44 s 85 52 s 90 52 t 88 50 s 70 38 t 91 63 s 86 51 s 88 49 s 82 52 s 80 40 s 84 52 s

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Today Today City Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Albuquerque 86 64 t Miami 91 79 t Atlanta 90 70 s Minneapolis 78 58 pc Boston 89 65 s New York City 90 72 s Chicago 76 61 t Oklahoma City 96 71 pc Dallas 99 76 s Philadelphia 92 70 s Detroit 78 61 t Phoenix 106 84 s Houston 97 74 t Reno 92 56 s Kansas City 80 67 t San Francisco 73 56 pc Las Vegas 102 75 s Seattle 79 54 pc Los Angeles 93 64 s Washington, D.C. 92 71 s Legend: W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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REGIONAL WEATHER Jackson 78/39

Salt Lake City 88/62

Moab 92/61

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

Precipitation:

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

Casper 85/49

Steamboat Springs 76/45

Grand Junction 87/61 Durango 82/50

Cheyenne 79/53

Denver 83/55 Colorado Springs 77/53 Pueblo 86/54

0.11" 0.63" 15.81"

Source: SteamboatWeather.com

Sun and Moon:

ROUTT COUNTY FORECAST

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74 49 91 32

(7,000 ft to 9,000 ft)

Sunrise today Sunset tonight Moonrise today Moonset today

6:29 a.m. 7:49 p.m. 1:46 p.m. 11:03 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 ..............59 ..........dead Clear Ck/Golden .........132 ..........dead S. Platte/Bailey ............139 ..........dead Lower Poudre ...............96 ..........dead

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STREAM FLOWS

Area Flow Level Brown's Canyon ..........319 ............low Gore Canyon..............1410 ........med. Yampa R./Steamboat ...98 ..........dead Green R./Green R......2450 ..........low

WEATHER TRIVIATM

Q: What was the lowest pressure attained by an Atlantic hurricane?

A: 26.13 inches; Hurricane Gilbert, Sept. 14, 1989

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Today: Partly sunny with a thunderstorm. Highs 68 to 76. New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) 0" Tonight: Clear. Lows 41 to 46. New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) 0" Tomorrow: Plenty of sunshine. Highs 75 to 83. New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) 0"

ALMANAC

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

A t-storm in spots in the afternoon

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Steamboat through 5 p.m. yesterday

Temperature:

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

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