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The rise and fall of Routt County’s real estate economy

Man rescued in Flat Tops

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‘Speed flier’ breaks his legs in failed landing attempt Wednesday night

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s national economic indicators change at a breakneck pace, those invested in the Routt County real estate market — from buyers to sellers, Realtors to analysts, builders to new businesses and everyone in between — are looking for a sign of what comes next. Some buyers have stepped into the market as prices have taken a turn from the record highs of the recent past, while others are holding back. Sellers are faced with a real estate inventory that, at the current pace, could take seven years to deplete. Everywhere in Routt County, the “new normal” remains to be seen.

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Riverside rumble Neighborhood residents fight with the city about a mowed field

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Marty Boomgarden says he has been voluntarily mowing the unofficial Riverside neighborhood park for 28 years. The neighborhood residents are feuding with the city about how the city-owned parcel should be maintained.

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Intermittent rain punctuated a stormy meeting Wednesday between city officials and residents of the Riverside neighborhood in western Steamboat. A battle continues about a piece of the neighborhood’s city-owned property that has been voluntarily maintained by the residents but that the city would like to see evolve more naturally. The dispute arose June 9, when the Steamboat Springs Police Department ticketed Riverside resident Dave Epstein for mowing down wil-

low shrubs on the 4-acre parcel with a heavy-duty bush mower. The willows were growing in an arc from the Yampa River into an area that residents say they have maintained for decades as a mowed field of about half an acre. The field is used as an improvised community park. In addition to ticketing Epstein, the city also is reviewing the entire mowed area and recommending it be reduced in size. The city also removed a salvaged bench installed by Epstein near the river because it didn’t meet the city’s design standards and management practices. A Wednesday meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was held on the

parcel and frequently turned ugly, with raised voices, anger, sarcasm and accusations from residents, who said the city is overreaching and that the situation is an example of bureaucracy gone bad. “In a small town, usually we could have this worked out without going to court,” Epstein said. Although many residents asked simply to be left alone, city officials said they have a responsibility to look after the property and are trying to reach a compromise that satisfies neighborhood residents, is consistent with city policies and See Riverside, page 12

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Businesses mull balloon rides Pending redevelopment deflates Ski Time Square business STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

Could tethered balloon rides elevate businesses taking a hit from the demolition of Ski Time Square? Some urban renewal committee members think there is more to the idea than hot air. The city’s Urban Renewal Authority Advisory Committee met Thursday and talked about ways to offset the erosion of customer traffic that has resulted from the demolition of Ski Time Square.

“The area is totally deserted,” Torian Plum resident Ron Harelson said. URAAC Chairman Steve Frasier told his group that members of the Ski Time Square and Torian business community have requested help. “They’re saying it’s difficult to do business,” Frasier said. Businesses have asked URAAC whether it can take steps to provide additional parking, find a way to sell ski lift tickets in the area, or even fund special events or an ice skating rink.

URAAC member Peter Patten looked heavenward for a solution. “I’m going to propose something a little wild, something big,” Patten said. He suggested that basing a tethered hot air balloon in the empty lot where the Thunderhead Lodge formerly stood would be a magnet for families with children. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. President Chris Diamond expressed enthusiSee URAAC, page 12

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Hayden residents will decide whether to add cost to car rentals HAYDEN

Airport commissioners pondered the possible effects of Hayden’s proposed car-rental tax at a meeting Thursday evening. The Yampa Valley Airport Commission discussed the proposed 3.5 percent increase in sales tax, which Hayden voters will decide on at the Nov. 3 election. Janet Fischer, Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp.’s airline program director, provided figures about the cost to car renters.

Other topics Thursday included an update on the phase three expansion at Yampa Valley Regional Airport. Fischer’s numbers showed that 33 percent of the cost of renting a car at YVRA goes to taxes and fees. If Hayden voters OK the increase, that would increase to 37 percent. In Eagle County, renters pay 38 percent in tax. They pay 32 percent in Aspen and 30 percent in Denver. “Denver has the volume to make 30 percent work in terms of volume. (Denver) might not be a comparable,” commission

member Paul Hughes said. “The others are in the ballpark. Are you suggesting people won’t come?” Fischer said she wasn’t trying to suggest anything. “We just wanted to provide some information. ... Does it need to be an increase of 3.5, or could it be a balance somewhere in between that is not quite as steep?” Fischer said.

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Yampa Fire Protection District emergency responders and Routt County Search and Rescue volunteers wheel a man down from the Devil’s Causeway area. Responders suspect the man, who was “speed flying,” broke his legs as he attempted to land. Medical crews took the man to Yampa Valley Medical Center.

Man rescued from Flat Tops ‘Speed flier’ apparently broke his legs in attempted landing Zach Fridell

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Emergency crews rescued a local man in his 20s from the Devil’s Causeway area Wednesday night after he apparently broke his legs in a “speed flying” accident.

Speed flying is a faster form of paragliding. The man apparently launched off a nearby mountain or hillside. Routt County Search and Rescue volunteer Dawn Alperti said the accident happened at about 2 p.m. Wednesday, when the flier crashed into rocks near the Devil’s Causeway during an

attempted landing in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. The man was about 1.5 miles into the 2-mile trail, near a field on the Yampa side of the causeway. The man was with a friend, who was not injured. A hiker found the pair about 15 minutes See Rescue, page 6

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Big names in conservatism have arrived in Steamboat Springs for the Steamboat Institute’s inaugural Freedom Conference, which begins today at the Steamboat Grand

Resort Hotel. At 125 paid participants — which doesn’t include volunteers, organizers and speakers — the event is full and registration is closed, co-organizer Rick Akin said. The event is intended to promote the Steamboat Institute’s “five principles”: limited government, lower taxes, free markets, strong national defense and individual rights and responsibilities. The speakers will touch on subjects including health care reform, global warming, economics, welfare and Hispanic voting trends. Speakers include Michael Reagan, conservative talk radio host and son of late President Ronald Reagan; Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform; and Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. “It’s wonderful to see an organization being founded at the grass-roots level to celebrate the most basic ideas of classic conservatism,” Tony Blankley, who will moderate the conference, said in a news release. “These notions of limited government, free enterprise and individual liberty may not be new, but I believe they are the most effective. I’m excited to watch fresh perspectives emerge during this weekend’s discussions.” Blankley, who was former Speaker of House Newt

On the ’Net For more information about the Steamboat Institute and the inaugural Freedom Conference, visit www. steamboatinstitute.org.

Gingrich’s press secretary, is a visiting senior fellow in national security communications at the Heritage Foundation, executive vice president at Edelman Public Relations and co-host of National Public Radio’s “Left, Right and Center.” Although the Institute’s principles and the conference’s speakers are closely associated with the Republican Party, organizers said the group and the event are nonpartisan. Akin said a goal of the conference is to transcend DemocratRepublican mudslinging. Akin said about 50 percent of conference registrants are from Northwest Colorado, about 40 percent are from the Front Range and the rest come from other areas of the country. Akin said C-SPAN will cover the conference today. “It’s a very important time to be putting on something like this,” Akin said. “I’ve never seen an assemblage of speakers like this, certainly in our neck of the woods, but also in Washington.” — To reach Brandon Gee, call 367-7507 or e-mail bgee@steamboatpilot.com

Rescuers paged about 5 p.m. Rescue continued from 4 after the crash and hiked out of the Devil’s Causeway area, then drove to Yampa to find cell phone service. Yampa Fire Protection District emergency responders and Routt County Search and Rescue volunteers were paged out at about 5 p.m. Garfield County Search and Rescue crews also were on standby. Alperti said Yampa Fire Protection District crews arrived at the trailhead at about 6 p.m. and reached the injured man at about 7 p.m. Twelve Search and Rescue volunteers were about 30 minutes behind and carried the injured man out of the area, loading him into the ambulance at about 10:30 p.m. Medical crews transported the man to Yampa Valley Medical Center. Kelly Davis, owner of Colorado Paragliding in Golden, said speed flying is not a common form of paragliding, but he said that he knows about a couple of businesses in Utah that sell the gear. He said it’s an activity generally reserved for advanced jumpers, and although he regularly takes

On the ’Net For more information and videos about speed flying, view the links with this story on www.steamboatpilot.com.

clients on commercial paragliding courses, he would not want to take anyone speed flying. “You’re flying much faster than a paraglider,” he said. “And you can get in more trouble.” Kelly said the main difference is that the parachute used in speed flying is smaller than those used for paragliding or jumping out of airplanes and is designed to propel the rider forward. “It’s a little, speedy parachute with more of a glide than what a parachute would have out of a plane,” he said. During the winter, speed fliers can use skis to take off and land and use the lift created by the parachutes to skim over rough or rocky terrain during a mountain descent. During the summer, the gliders typically jump off a high structure. Alperti was unclear Thursday about where the man jumped. — To reach Zach Fridell, call 871-4208 or e-mail zfridell@steamboatpilot.com

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HAPPENINGS Memorial service

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

Steamboat Springs resident Doug Dean Smith passed away on Aug. 25, 2009, at his home. A memorial service is at 2 p.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 773748, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80477; or the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487.

■ Tread of Pioneers Museum hosts Gwen Scherer with “Preserving Your Family Images on Film,” part of the Tread’s weekly Brown Bag Lunch lecture series, at noon. The event is free. Call 879-2214. The msueum is at Eighth and Oak streets. ■ 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. ■ Har Mishpacha, Steamboat Springs’ Jewish congregation, hosts a Shabbat service with Rabbi Goldman at 7 p.m. at the Steamboat Christian Center.

SATURDAY ■ Steamboat Motors hosts a fundraiser for the Animal Assistance League of Northwest Colorado and the Routt County Humane Society, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event includes a prize drawing, silent auction, vendors and a “dogs for dogs” lunch. ■ Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide, or REPS, hosts “Chicken Pickin’,” a family barbecue event, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Olympian Hall in Howelsen Lodge. The cost is $10. The event includes live music, games, face painting and more. Call Ronna at 970-875-2941 or Traci at 970-8192519 for tickets. ■ Stagecoach State Park hosts a beaver program at 5 p.m. and a “Bats and Bluegrass” program at 7 p.m. on the marina deck. Astronomer Jimmy Westlake hosts a “Star Party” at 9 p.m. at the Keystone Day Area. Wear warm clothes and take a telescope. There will be free hot chocolate. All programs are free with a parks pass. All ages are welcome.

SUNDAY ■ Steamboat Dance Theatre’s annual meeting and first choreographers’ meeting is at 4 p.m. at the Depot Art Center on 13th Street. This meeting

■ A free music recital featuring piano students of Paul Potyen is at 6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Eighth and Oak streets. All are welcome. Call 879-3111.

MONDAY ■ Free cardiovascular assessments, including full cholesterol panel, glucose levels and BMI checks, are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the VNA office, 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101. Call 970-846-9855 to make an appointment. ■ Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association offers a free support and information meeting for people with a neurological disorder, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101. First-time participants should call Carol at 870-3232 before attending. ■ The Routt County Council on Aging presents Susan Shoemaker of Aging Well with “Moving with Arthritis,” including easy at-home exercises, at 12:45 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. All are welcome. Call 8790633 to reserve a noon lunch. ■ Hayden Girl Scouts is holding a recruitment event from 6 to 7 p.m. at Hayden Town Park. Enrollments are accepted, and volunteers to work with youth are needed. Call Lori Laird at 846-0782.

TUESDAY ■ A planning committee for the Lorna Lou Farrow Annual Memorial Scholarship Fun Shoot is hosting a steering meeting for anyone who would like to help at 5:30 p.m. at the Old West Steakhouse. The Fun Shoot is Oct. 4 at Routt County Rifle Club. All funds raised will go to 4-H shoot-

ing sports. Call Fran at 819-9547.

WEDNESDAY ■ The Routt County Republican Central Committee meets at noon in the Commissioners Hearing Room of the Routt County Courthouse. Attorney Ryan Call from the Colorado Republican Central Committee will speak.

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THURSDAY ■ The VNA offers a drop-in clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. for adolescents 11 to 18 years old, for any recommended vaccine up to $14 a shot, at 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101. Call 879-1632. Parents must be present for children younger than 18 and should take vaccine records.

UPCOMING ■ Steamboat’s Over The Hill Gang holds its Labor Day Picnic from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 7 at Steamboat Lake’s Placer Cove. Bring your own beverages, food and a dish to share. Call Evzena at 870-0335 for details. ■ The 34th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Dinner and Silent Auction, sponsored by the Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, is from noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at Haymaker Golf Course. The cost is $40 to $155. Proceeds provide college scholarships for local high school seniors. Call 879-4663. ■ The 22nd annual Rubber Ducky Race is at 10 a.m. Sept. 12 on the Yampa River, from Fifth to 13th streets, to raise funds for Yampa Valley Medical Center. Sponsor a duck for $10. Prizes awarded. Tickets are available from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Fifth Street Bridge. ■ Steamboat’s Over The Hill Gang holds its September Dinner/Social at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Tugboat Grill and Pub. RSVP by Sept. 8. Call Mary Kay at 879-7388.

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■ 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 are welcome.

is mandatory for anyone interested in choreographing a piece for the 2010 concert. All are welcome. Visit www. steamboatdancetheatre.org.

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■ Steamboat Arts & Crafts Gym hosts preschool art sessions from 10:30 a.m. to noon, for ages 2 to 5. A caregiver must be on site. The cost is $10 for materials. Call 870-0384.

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Liberal lies about health care – Part 2 Ann Coulter

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With the Democrats getting slaughtered — or should I say, “receiving mandatory end-of-life counseling” — in the debate about national health care, the Obama administration has decided to change the subject by indicting CIA interrogators for talking tough to three of the world’s leading Muslim terrorists. Had I been asked, I would have advised them against reinforcing the idea Coulter that Democrats are hysterical bed-wetters who can’t be trusted with national defense while also reminding people of the one thing everyone still admires about President George W. Bush. But I guess the Democrats really want to change the subject. Thus, here is Part 2 in our series of liberal lies about national

health care. (6) There will be no rationing under national health care. Anyone who says that is a liar. And all Democrats are saying it. Apparently, promising to cut costs by having a panel of Washington bureaucrats deny medical treatment wasn’t a popular idea with most Americans. So liberals started claiming that they are going to cover an additional 47 million uninsured Americans and cut costs ... without ever denying a single medical treatment! For you newcomers to planet Earth, everything that does not exist in infinite supply is rationed. In a free society, people are allowed to make their own rationing choices. Some people get new computers every year; some every five years. Some White House employees get new computers and then vandalize them on the way out the door when their candidate loses. Similarly, one person might say, “I

want to live it up and spend freely now! No one lives forever.” (That person is a Democrat.) And another might say, “I don’t go to restaurants, I don’t go to the theater, and I don’t buy expensive designer clothes because I’ve decided to pour all my money into my health.” Under national health care, you’ll have no choice about how to ration your own health care. If your neighbor isn’t entitled to a hip replacement, then neither are you. At least that’s how the plan was explained to me by our next surgeon general, Dr. Conrad Murray. (7) National health care will reduce costs. This claim comes from the same government that gave us the $500 hammer, the $1,200 toilet seat and postage stamps that increase in price every three weeks. The last time liberals decided an industry was so important that the government See Coulter, page 9

Health care fit for animals Nicholas D. Kristof NEW YORK TIMES

Opponents suggest that a “government takeover” of health care will be a milestone on the road to “socialized medicine,” and when he hears those terms, Wendell Potter cringes. He’s embarrassed that opponents are using a playbook that he helped devise. Potter was an executive in the health insurance industry for nearly 20 years before his conscience got the better of him. He Kristof served as head of corporate communications for Humana and then for Cigna. He flew in corporate jets to industry meetings to plan how to block health reform, he says. But in his heart, he began to have doubts as the business model for insurance evolved in recent years from

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spreading risk to dumping the risky. Then in 2007 Potter attended a premiere of “Sicko,” Michael Moore’s excoriating film about the American health care system. Potter was taking notes so that he could prepare a counterblast but found himself agreeing with much of the film. Potter loved his office, his executive salary, his bonus, his stock options. “How can I walk away from a job that pays me so well?” he wondered. But at the age of 56, he announced his retirement. This year, he went public with his concerns, testifying before a Senate committee investigating the insurance industry. “I knew that once I did that, my life would be different,” he said. “I wouldn’t be getting any more calls from recruiters for the health industry. It was the scariest thing I have done in my life. But it was the right thing to do.” Potter says he liked his colleagues and bosses in the insurance industry and

respected them. But he adds that they are removed from the consequences of their decisions and are obsessed with sustaining the company’s stock price — which means paying fewer medical bills. One way to do that is to deny requests for expensive procedures. A second is “rescission” — seizing upon a technicality to cancel the policy of someone who has been paying premiums and finally gets cancer or some other expensive disease. A congressional investigation into rescission found that three insurers, including Blue Cross of California, used this technique to cancel more than 20,000 policies within five years, saving the companies $300 million in claims. As The Los Angeles Times has reported, insurers encourage this approach through performance evaluations. One Blue Cross employee earned a perfect evaluation score after dropping thouSee Kristof, page 9 Bruce Tinsley

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Dems reminding us they can’t be trusted needed to step in and contain costs was when they set their sights on the oil industry. As night leads to day, price controls led to reduced oil production, which led to oil shortages, skyrocketing prices for gasoline, rationing schemes and long angry lines at gas stations. You may recall this era as “the Carter years.” Then, the white knight Ronald Reagan became president and immediately deregulated oil prices. The magic of the free market — aka the “profit motive” — produced surges in oil exploration and development, causing prices to plummet. Prices collapsed and remained low for the next 20 years, helping to fuel the greatest economic expansion

in our nation’s history. You may recall this era as “the Reagan years.” Freedom not only allows you to make your own rationing choices but also produces vastly more products and services at cheap prices, so less rationing is necessary. (8) National health care won’t cover abortions. There are three certainties in life: (a) death, (b) taxes and (c) no health care bill supported by Nita Lowey and Rosa DeLauro and signed by Barack Obama could possibly fail to cover abortions. I don’t think that requires elaboration, but here it is: Despite being 1,000 pages long, the health care bills passing through Congress are strikingly nonspecific.

Notably, the Democrats rejected an amendment to the bill that would specifically deny coverage for abortions. After the bill is passed, the Federal Health Commission will find that abortion is covered, pro-lifers will sue, and a court will say it’s within the regulatory authority of the health commission to require coverage for abortions. Then we’ll watch a parade of senators and congressmen indignantly announcing, “Well, I’m pro-life, and if I had had any idea this bill would cover abortions, I never would have voted for it!” No wonder Democrats want to remind us that they can’t be trusted with foreign policy. They want us to forget that they can’t be trusted with domestic policy.

very expensive to treat. That forces the business to drop coverage for all its employees or go elsewhere. All this is monstrous, and it negates the entire point of insurance, which is to spread risk. As a nation, we’re at a turning point. Universal health coverage has been proposed for nearly a

century in the United States. It was in an early draft of Social Security. Yet each time, it has been defeated in part by fear-mongering industry lobbyists. That may happen this time as well — unless the Obama administration and Congress defeat these manipulative special interests.

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sands of policyholders who faced nearly $10 million in medical expenses. Potter notes that a third tactic is for insurers to raise premiums for a small business astronomically after an employee is found to have an illness that will be

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Hayden’s first Habitat for Humanity house is nearing completion and is ready for a final push so the family can be in the house before the snow flies. Amanda and Levi Archuleta and their family are asking for volunteers to participate in a Community Work Day beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Lunch and water will be provided. The house is at 110 Shady Lane, the first road on the right after the fire station.

Stagecoach State Park hosts star-gazing party Stagecoach State Park is hosting a star-gazing party at 9 p.m. Saturday, featuring views of

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Jupiter and its four moons. The program will be located at the Keystone Day Use Area. A $6 parks pass is required for park entry. A telescope will be provided, and guests are encouraged to bring a telescope if possible. Participants are encouraged to dress in warm clothes. Free hot chocolate will be provided. A local astronomer will be on hand to point out constellations.

New law coming for owners of older vehicles As of Tuesday, a new Colorado law will change the definition of “collector motor vehicle” to mean any vehicle that is a 1975 model or older. State law previously defined collector vehicles as those 25 years old or older.

Owners of collector vehicles may register them once every five years. Vehicles that are a 1976 model or younger, and already have collector plates, will be grandfathered in under the new law and able to keep their status as collector vehicles until the title is transferred or the registration expires. Call the state Department of Revenue at 303-866-3091 with questions.

Library book drop is moving from City Market The Bud Werner Memorial Library book drop at City Market is moving across Central Park Plaza to the Village Inn, as of Tuesday. Signs will be posted at City Market announcing the change.

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of a hazard in the road in the 24000 block of Routt County Road 56 near Clark. 7:42 p.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue were called to a request for a welfare check at Third Street and Lincoln Avenue where a woman walking along Lincoln Avenue was upset. Medical crews transported the woman to YVMC. 10:55 p.m. Police were called to a report of a fight in the 700 block of Lincoln Avenue. Everything was fine when officers arrived. 11:52 p.m. Police were called to a report of a suspicious car in a parking lot in the 1000 block of 13th Street. Officers investigated and found that everything was fine. 11:50 p.m. Police were called to a noninjury, two-car crash in the 3000 block of Columbine Drive where a car reportedly jumped out of gear and hit another car. Officers took a report.

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Former Education Fund Board member Brian Kelly has picked up a candidate petition for a seat on the Steamboat Springs School Board. Kelly, 55, a resident of North Routt County, is vying for the District 1 seat currently occupied by John DeVincentis, who said previKelly ously he would not seek re-election Nov. 4. Kelly has until 4 p.m. today to return the petition with 50 signatures of registered voters who live within the boundaries of the Steamboat Springs School District to Anne Muhme, the district’s election official. Muhme said that as of Thursday, only Bill Kennedy had returned a petition to run for the District 1 seat. Kennedy, who moved to Steamboat in 2005, spent 39 years in education in New York, including time spent as the superintendent of two school districts, before he retired in 2004. Board member Denise Connelly previously indicated she would seek re-election for her District 3 seat, the only other seat on the board up for election. Muhme said she wouldn’t validate the petitions until after this afternoon’s deadline. Should the petitions from Kennedy and Kelly meet the requirements, the ballot order would be set Sept. 4. Early voting begins Oct. 19. Kelly, who owns BTK Surveys with his wife, Judy, said he was the original chairman of the half-cent sales tax committee in 1993. Kelly was on Fund Board committees from 1993 to 1996 or 1997, and from 2000 to 2003, he said. He was also twice named one of the district’s Friends of

Education, in 1993 and 1995. The honor recognizes a community member’s service to the school district. In 2003, Kelly ran unsuccessfully against Jeff Troeger for the District 2 School Board seat. Kelly has since moved and said after six years of not being involved with the district, it’s about time to give something back to the community. He added that it’s important to have contested elections. “I think it’s good voters have choices — to look at the issues and make up their minds,” Kelly said.

He said two issues are of particular concern to him. One is drug use filtering from the high school to the middle school and how to curb that. The other is doing something about physical education classes not being required all four years at the high school and trying to make them a larger part of the overall curriculum. “The three R’s are very important, but I think you need to have a healthy body to go with building of the mind,” he said. Kelly said he was out of town for about the first two weeks of

For more See Saturday’s Steamboat Today for a complete list of candidates for School Board elections Nov. 4, following today’s 4 p.m. deadline for submitting petitions.

the petition period and couldn’t pick one up until this week. Kelly said he’s hopeful he’ll be able to get enough signatures to turn in his petition by today’s deadline. He has two children. Samantha graduated from Steamboat Springs High School in 2003, and Blake is a sophomore there this year.

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community plans, and protects the Yampa River. Five Riverside residents bought the land to protect it from development and deeded the 4-acre property to the city in 1990. The deed states that the land conveyance to the city is valid only if it “remains predominantly in a natural, scenic and open condition without any construction of improvements thereon (except for streambank stabilization projects).” Neighborhood residents said mowing the grass and removing the willows is consistent with the deed, especially in terms of maintaining it in a “scenic and open” condition. “I wanted to see my river,” Jim Funk, one of the five property owners on the deed, said Wednesday.

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ing, where willows encroach in an arc into the rectangular field. It also would further shrink the field by not allowing mowing within 25 feet of the river’s high water mark. Riverside resident Marty Boomgarden, who said he has voluntarily mowed the field for about 28 years, was offered a permit to mow the compromise area, but he rejected it. “I disagreed with the boundaries (Wilson) set up,” Boomgarden said. Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman Jack Trautman said he felt the compromise was reasonable, especially because the city usually requires a 50-foot setback from the river’s high water mark. Although the rain at Wednesday’s meeting was an appropriate backdrop, a rainbow that appeared near the end of it was largely out of place. The meeting didn’t end much friendlier than it began, but the residents achieved one small victory. City officials agreed to move a group of boulders placed at one corner of the field shortly after Epstein received his ticket. Wilson and commission members said the rocks were placed to prevent vehicles from driving on the property, but residents felt they were placed to block Boomgarden’s riding lawnmower. “It was the coincidence with the ticket,” Riverside resident Cheryl Hardy-Moore said. The Parks and Recreation Commission will make a recommendation regarding the property at its next meeting in early September. The residents “always have the option to come to City Council if they believe that Parks and Recreation Commission as an advisory body has missed the mark,” Wilson said.

asm for the idea. Atira Group Vice President of Development Mark Mathews said he was open to considering the idea. Mathews added that although ski parking to benefit the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and valet parking for the St. Charles Club are already in place at the parking lot behind The Tugboat Grill & Pub, it has been underutilized, and he would help draw attention to public parking there. Diamond said adding a ticket kiosk was challenging because of the need for a WiFi or fiber optic connection. However, Ski Corp. is explor-

ing the possibility with St. Charles Club. Diamond said Ski Corp. Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Andy Wirth already had begun efforts to resurrect some form of the old Mountain Business Association to tackle solutions to some of the perceived problems. URAAC members agreed a new mountain business association should work to provide entertainment programming in the commercial district. However, they promised to continue their efforts to improve the restaurant and retail climate. — To reach Tom Ross, call 871-4205 or e-mail tross@steamboatpilot.com

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Tax continued from 3 Diamond said he was concerned about the growing costs for tourists. He encouraged those present to take the big picture into consideration. “It’s as much a perception issue as anything else,” Diamond said. Hayden Town Manager Russ Martin said the tax would raise $140,000 for the town, based on 2008 car rentals. Fischer’s figures broke down who gets how much tax from car rentals. If Hayden voters approve a car-rental tax, the town will get 20.4 percent of the taxes. The state will get 25 percent, the county will get 2.7 percent, and YVRA will get 51.9 percent. Commission member Jon Quinn, also a Steamboat Springs City Council member, said he sympathized with Hayden’s need for revenue. The town has had to slash its budget, and Quinn said he was concerned that higher costs would push away would-be renters. “My hunch is that this is going to make Alpine Taxi very happy, and it’s going to make Hertz and Avis and anyone else who’s in here very unhappy,” Quinn said.

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Cash for Clunkers was like a bittersweet candy, Victory Motors co-owner Steve Maneotis said. There’s enough to like, but something about it doesn’t work. “I thought the theory of the program was excellent,” Maneotis said. “It did create some traffic, but the management of the program was not very good. … We’re still in a limbo status, wondering if we’re even going to get paid.” The federal government’s Cash for Clunkers program, or Car Allowance Rebate System, offered consumers either a $3,500 or $4,500 credit for trade-ins toward the purchase of a new car. Deals had to meet certain requirements, as well. Trade-ins were required to be 25 years old or newer, and generally get less than 18 miles per gallon, though standards for large trucks or cargo vans differed. Buyers also had to prove they owned the trade-in for the past 12 months and had it insured that entire period. The vehicles purchased also had to meet mileage requirements, which is why Maneotis said several people interested in buying a new truck didn’t qualify for the program, such as large Dodge diesel trucks. In total, he said there were between 20 and 25 people who were interested in the program but didn’t qualify, either because they wanted an invalid vehicle or they didn’t meet other requirements. Although Victory Motors

didn’t sell many vehicles through Cash for Clunkers, its small participation in the program was partly by design and may prove a blessing, Maneotis said. Some statewide dealers are nervous the government may not approve the credit deals they made with customers, said Tim Jackson, Colorado Automobile Dealers Association president. With three Cash for Clunkers deals submitted, Maneotis and Victory Motors are on the hook for $13,500. Some dealers in the Denver metro area have submitted 100 or more deals, Jackson said, and not many have been paid. The Colorado situation is similar to the rest of the country. Sasha Johnson, U.S. Department of Transportation press secretary, said the latest figures show the DOT has processed more than 150,000 applications — about 22 percent of the 690,114 applications received — and approved $140 million of the $2.9 billion in deals submitted by auto dealerships. Jackson said he didn’t know how much money was paid to Colorado businesses yet, but he said his sense was it would be the same percentage as nationally. “I can’t say this for sure today, but going into midweek this week, less than 10 percent of deals submitted by Colorado dealers have been paid,” he said. “I think the vast majority of these will be paid, but (dealers are) apprehensive right now because they’ve had so many problems with the program.” Cook Chevrolet owner Scott

Cook said the government denied Thursday his business’ first deal, submitted about a month ago, because of a paperwork error. Cook said he and his staff fixed the error and the government readmitted the deal for review, but now the deal is at the bottom of the pile, and there’s no timeline Cook knows of for when he will be paid. So far, Cook said he hasn’t received any of the roughly $70,000 submitted for Cash for Clunkers deals. Cook Chevrolet sold 18 new cars through Cash for Clunkers, Cook said. He added the majority of his sales were Subarus, a line of fuel-efficient, four-wheel drive vehicles that seemed to land on the line between government requirements and consumer desires. As it happened, the government’s mileage and other requirements disqualified more domestic vehicles than their foreign counterparts, Cook said. Looking at the federal government’s data, that would seem to make sense. All of the top 10 trade-in vehicles are from domestic manufacturers, and only two of the top 10 new vehicles purchased were U.S. makes. However, General Motors and Ford did benefit from the program, netting 17.6 percent and 14.4 percent of total sales, respectively. The companies’ returns were good enough to rank second and third among manufacturers. Toyota had the largest share of new sales, with 19.4 percent. Chrysler came in seventh with a 6.6 percent share, behind Honda, Nissan and Hyundai.

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tax rates on businesses that take advantage of government-funded infrastructure, the businesses are essentially getting something for nothing, Trask said. Historically, developers in Craig and Moffat County must pay many infrastructure costs themselves. But, tax increment financing may be a good way to encourage development where there wouldn’t be any otherwise, Trask said. “That’s exactly the kind of dialogue that will come up,” she said. “We expect to learn a lot of information, positive and negative, then talk about whether local government is interested in learning more.”

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Businesses that move into the area would not pay extra taxes, Trask said, but government officials would only use their taxes to pay for added infrastructure. Reception from local officials was neither favorable nor unfavorable, Trask said. Government officials only want to learn more about the financing tactic before they make a decision about whether it’s a good idea for Craig and/or Moffat County. “We’re definitely not at the stage where anybody is saying we should do this,” Trask said. She added she and the EDP plan to bring some experts to the area who can speak more fluently about the benefits and pitfalls of tax increment financing. For instance, some may have an issue that without raising

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The Basalt town government is paring its spending until the revenue picture from throughout the summer becomes more clear. Town Manager Bill Kane told the Town Council this week the staff instituted a hiring freeze and wage freeze until further notice. No new requests for funding from community groups will be considered and even some budgeted expenditures will get a second look, he said. The only exception to the hiring freeze will be an officer in the police department. A job has been offered to a cadet in training. The decision comes after sales tax revenues fell by 17 percent in June despite the town government’s best effort to jump-start consumer spending. The town government created a homegrown stimulus plan that awarded consumers with a $30 gift certificate for each cumulative $300 they

spent at participating shops and restaurants. The program was deemed a success because consumers burned through the initial 1,500 gift certificates before the end of July. The Town Council allocated $45,000 to cover the cost of the gift certificates and added $30,000 for another 1,000 certificates. Those also have been used, and the program is over. Town officials as well as merchants hoped that the program would spur spending to close to last year’s level for the summer months, Basalt’s busiest season. The results were a disappointment, Kane said. Without the program, sales might have been even worse. For the fiscal year to date, December through June, Basalt’s sales tax revenues are down 10.7 percent from the prior year. In June, the biggest eye opener for Basalt officials was the decrease in sales by retail food establishments, which include City Market. Sales by all retail food outlets were down 8 percent for the month. Kane said it is impossible

to determine what the drop in retail food sales means, but a possibility is that the valley “is losing population.” July sales information won’t be available until September. There is a lag between the time businesses pay taxes to the state and the state forwards them to the town. Kane said he and town Finance Director Judi Tippetts are collecting “intelligence” from merchants in Basalt to get a jump on gauging business in July. So far, he said, a couple of sources have reported to him that their sales were better this July than in July 2008. Nevertheless, Kane will maintain a cautious approach with the town budget. “Until we have hard numbers, we’re clamping down,” he said. Carbondale officials also are prepared for new budget realities. Sales tax revenues were down 21.5 percent for Carbondale in June compared to the same month the prior year. Town officials project an 18 percent sales tax revenue decrease for the year.

of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, or FACE. Since the slaying of Dr. George Tiller in Wichita in May, Hern is one of a few remaining doctors in the country who perform late-term abortions. The threat to his family came June 23, three weeks after Tiller was shot to death May 31 while handing out bulletins inside his church. “We received an anonymous call saying there were two Vietnam veterans coming from Spanish Fork, Utah, to Boulder to hurt my family,” Hern said. The U.S. Marshals Service and the FBI immediately took steps to protect Hern’s family. Hern says he does not know whether the threat was valid. “My family was terrified,” he said. “I was frightened, my staff

was frightened. My 92-yearold mother was taken from her apartment in the middle of the night (by federal agents), and it was quite a frightening experience, and we took it seriously because Dr. Tiller had just been assassinated.” The FBI traced the call to Spokane and made contact with the man who made it, Hern said. “Why is it necessary for a doctor who is helping women to be protected from the antiabortion movement?” Hern said. “We live in fear of these people.” Hern said he was pleased to hear that Hertz was indicted under the FACE Act because he thinks the 1994 legislation has not been enforced enough by the government.

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

Draw from a model in a public art session offered on the second and fourth Friday of each month. $12 fee. Call 8794744. 1009 Lincoln Ave.

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

Gwen Scherer presents “Preserving Your Family Images on Film,” for the Tread’s weekly lunchtime lecture series. Other weekly activities include free walking tours Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through the summer. Admission is FREE; bring a bag lunch. Call 879-2214. Corner of Eighth and Oak streets.

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

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

❱❱ “Balance” opening reception — Vertical Arts Architecture, 6 to 8 p.m.

Sculptor and painter Christopher Oar presents “Balance,” a collection of new work in his abstract, minimalist style. The show will be up at Vertical Arts through the end of September. Read more about Oar and Vertical Arts on page 22. Watch a video interview with Oar, including footage of his work and studio, at www. exploresteamboat.com or www. steamboatpilot.com. Also look for an online gallery of Oar’s paintings and sculptures. Call 871-0056. Vertical Arts is in Suite 1 at 690 Marketplace Plaza.

❱❱ “The Art of Cabaret” faculty performance — Perry-Mansfield, 8 p.m.

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Faculty members for “The Art of Cabaret” — a weeklong professional workshop at PerryMansfield Performing Arts School and Camp focused on connecting performers with audiences through song — showcase the stage presence that has earned them credits on Broadway and beyond. Read more about “The Art of Cabaret” on page 20. Watch the “Steamboat Today” morning show’s interview with faculty members and noted singers Andrea Marcovicci and Karen Mason at www.exploresteamboat. com or www.steamboatpilot.com. Tickets to the faculty show are $25. An “alfresco affaire pre-party,” including drinks, hors d’oeuvres and reserved seating, is at 7 p.m.; tickets are $100. Call 879-7125. Julie Harris Theatre at Perry-Mansfield, 40755 Routt County Road 36.

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❱❱ Sweatshop Union — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m. Canadian hip-hop collective Sweatshop Union puts socially conscious lyrics to a wide array of beats. Listen to the band at

www.myspace.com/sweatshopunion7. Pay $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Call 879-3773. 56 Seventh St.

❱❱ Digg — The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 10 p.m. Live rock music. Pay $5 at the door. Tugboat also hosts live music through the weekend, with the Intergalactic Funk Cowboy on Tuesdays, and sets from DJ DaVinci on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Call 879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

❱❱ Whitewater Ramble — Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill, 10 p.m.

In addition to the danceable jamgrass Fort Collins string-powered bar band Whitewater Ramble usually offers, today’s set will include what the band has dubbed, “A Jamgrass Tribute to the Grateful Dead,” a special set of Grateful Dead covers. Listen to Whitewater Ramble’s original songs at www.myspace.com/ whitewaterramble. Pay $5 at the door. Call 879-3773. 435 Lincoln Ave.

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

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

❱❱ Unknown Americans — Old Town Pub, 10 p.m.

At the beginning of the year, Unknown Americans lead singer and songwriter Danny Shafer — a Boulder musician who had always leaned toward quirky, low-key storytelling in the country tradition — said the band was leaning more toward a driving rock rhythm, propelled by a new drummer. “We used to be more on the Willie Nelson & Family side. Now, we’re somewhere between the Willie Nelson side and the Leftover Salmon side, and I really like the feeling of that,” Shafer said in January. Listen to the band at www. myspace.com/theunknownamericans. Cover to be determined. Call 879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Liquid Samurai — The Boathouse Pub, 10 p.m.

Psychedelic rock with lots of jam sessions. FREE. Call 879-4797. 609 Yampa St.

SATURDAY ❱❱ Mainstreet Farmers Market — Sixth Street between Lincoln Avenue and Oak Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Featuring regionally grown produce, arts and crafts, food vendors, local businesses and live music, the Mainstreet Farmers Market takes place every Saturday through the summer. Admission is FREE. Call Tracy at 846-1800.

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Angela Sapolis rehearses Wednesday at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp. Read a story about “The Art of Cabaret” on page 20.

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Cabaret singer Andrea Marcovicci describes her art form as “conversation in song.” “We reach across the fourth wall, and we bring you into us, and there’s a caressing quality to it,” Marcovicci said. “We’re going to tell you stories. We’re going to make you feel good. We’re going to make you feel better than when you came in.” Marcovicci will join fellow faculty members and students from “The Art of Cabaret” professional workshop at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp for two performances this weekend. A

weeklong study in song choices and delivery, “The Art of Cabaret” presents a faculty There’s more to concert at 8 this story online. p.m. today and a participant www.Explore Steamboat.com concert at 8 p.m. Saturday; the shows are in Julie Harris Theatre at PerryMansfield. “I think anything that is happening in a small space where there isn’t a fourth wall” qualifies as cabaret, said Barry Kleinbort, an arranger, songwriter and faculty member for See Cabaret, page 24

If you go What: Perry-Mansfield “The Art of Cabaret” performances When: Faculty concert at 8 p.m. today; workshop participant concert at 8 p.m. Saturday Where: Julie Harris Theatre, PerryMansfield Performing Arts School and Camp, 40755 Routt County Road 36 Cost: $25 for faculty concert today; $15 for participant concert Saturday; tickets for an “alfresco affaire preparty” at 7 p.m. today are $100, and include refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and reserved seating Call: 879-7125 Online: “Art of Cabaret” faculty members and noted singers Andrea Marcovicci and Karen Mason appeared on the “Steamboat Today” morning show Thursday. Watch morning show co-host Harper Louden’s interview with the singerteachers at www.exploresteamboat. com or www.steamboatpilot.com.

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‘Taking Woodstock’ Comedy, R, 120 minutes

Ang Lee’s entertaining film about the kid who made it all possible — in Woodstock, anyway — Elliot Teichberg (Demetri Martin), who leaves a New York City job to return to upstate New York and help his parents bail out their failing and shabby motel. After he arranges a permit for a rock festival to be held, history is made, and the film sees it through his eyes. Rating: ★★★

‘Ponyo’ Animated, G, 101 minutes

The word is “magical.” This poetic, breathtaking work by the greatest of all animators has such deep charm that adults and children will be touched. A goldfish becomes human and makes friends with a little boy, upsetting the balance between land and sea. With the voices of Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett, Liam Neeson, Tina Fey and Frankie Jonas. Directed by the great Hayao Miyazaki. Rating: ★★★★

‘Inglourious Basterds’ War drama, R, 152 minutes

A big, bold, audacious war movie that will annoy some, startle others and demonstrate once again that Quentin Tarantino is the real thing, a director of quixotic delights. Brad Pitt, Melanie Laurent and Christoph Waltz star as a hero, a girl and a Nazi in a virtuoso combination of action, droll satire, movie references, rewritten history and delight in filmmaking itself. Leave it to Tarantino to provide World War II with a much-needed alternative ending. For once the bastards get what’s coming to them. Rating: ★★★★

‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ Romance, PG-13, 107 minutes

Clare (Rachel McAdams) is in love with a man who frequently disappears into thin air, leaving behind his clothing in a pile on the floor. Henry (Eric Bana) is a time traveler whose trips are beyond his control. Another problem is that whenever he arrives at another time, he’s naked and has to steal clothes. You’d think he’d be demoralized, but somehow the warmth of the actors makes it a bittersweet love story. Rating: ★★★

‘District 9’ Science fiction, R, 111 minutes

An alien spaceship hovers over Johannesburg, its occupants

stranded and starving. They’re placed in a fenced-in district, where the locals fear and resent them. Looking like a cross between lobsters and grasshoppers, they’re sort of loathsome, but one human and one alien work together, in a mockumentary with apartheid parallels. Rating: ★★★

‘500 Days of Summer’ Comedy, PG-13, 95 minutes

Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) had Summer (Zooey Deschanel) in his life for 500 days and can’t accept that they were numbered. She had absolutely no interest in getting married. A delightful comedy of bittersweet romance, stylishly inventive, charmingly acted, that tries everything from a musical number to a blackand-white sequence to deal with a story that refuses to be a well-behaved romantic comedy. Directed by Marc Webb. Rating: ★★★★

‘Julie & Julia’ Comedy, PG-13, 123 minutes

A frustrated Queens wife vows to write a blog about cooking her way through Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” 524 recipes in 365 days. The film shows the effect of culinary dedication on both women’s lives and marriages. Amy Adams and Meryl Streep are engaging, and Streep’s impersonation of Child is uncanny, but really, is the price of total obsession worth paying for the cost of a perfect boeuf bourguignon? Rating: ★★★

‘The Hangover’ Comedy, R, 100 minutes

A very funny, very raunchy comedy about a disastrous bachelor party in Las Vegas. When the groom (Justin Bartha) disappears, his buddies (Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms) search for him, starting with such questions as: How do you wake up in a $4,200-a-night suite with a tiger, a chicken, a crying baby, a missing tooth and a belly button pierced for a diamond dangle? Directed by Todd Phillips. Rating: ★★★★ — Roger Ebert

‘Shorts’ Family comedy, PG, 87 minutes

Robert Rodriguez channels his inner 11-year-old with “Shorts,” a childish but fun wish fulfillment-fantasy for kids that’s equal parts boogers, big messages and product placement. It’s a connected collection of “shorts” — short films about kids (and adults) who encounter a magical wishing rock deep in the heart of Texas. Rating: ★★★ — Roger Moore

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On Thursday morning, Christopher Oar was working outside Nordic Steel’s workshop in the warehouses on Copper Ridge Drive, painting a steel sculpture to make it pop against Vertical Arts Architecture’s gallery space. Oar’s There’s more to this story online. “Balance” series, featuring www.Explore new large- and Steamboat.com small-scale metal sculpture and oil paintings, opens with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Vertical Arts. The architecture firm opened its new building in Wildhorse Marketplace this winter and has booked several local art shows in its downstairs gal-

If you go What: Opening reception for “Balance,” sculptures and paintings by Christopher Oar When: 6 to 8 p.m. today Where: Vertical Arts Architecture, 690 Marketplace Plaza, Suite 1 Cost: Free Call: 871-0056 Online: Watch a video interview with local artist Christopher Oar, including footage of his work and studio, at www.exploresteamboat.com or www. steamboatpilot.com. Also look for an online gallery of Oar’s paintings and sculptures.

lery and meeting areas. Katy Vaughn, a staff designer for Vertical Arts, said the firm tapped Oar as a featured artist for the unique quality of his sculpture and paintings. Oar has been making sculptures for about 20 years and has made it his job for the past five, he said. Starting off as a furniture maker and designer, Oar See Oar, page 26

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Come out for a family barbecue event and support Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide, a community organization focused on suicide prevention and awareness. Tickets are $10, and include food, live music, games, face painting and more. Call Ronna at 875-2941 or Traci at 819-2519 for tickets.

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❱❱ Jay Roemer — Rex’s American Grill & Bar, 5 p.m. Happy hour entertainment. FREE. Call 870-0438. Rex’s is at 3190 S. Lincoln Ave., next to Holiday Inn.

❱❱ Cosmic Night and free karaoke — Snow Bowl, 7 p.m.

FREE admission. Call 879-9840. 2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, off U.S. 40 in west Steamboat.

❱❱ “The Art of Cabaret” workshop performance — Perry-Mansfield, 8 p.m.

Participants in “The Art of Cabaret” — a weeklong professional workshop at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp focused on connecting performers with audiences through song — what they’ve learned in a week of singing for acclaimed workshop faculty members. Read more about “The Art of Cabaret” on page 20. Tickets are $15. Call 879-7125. Julie Harris Theatre at Perry-Mansfield, 40755 Routt County Road 36.

SUNDAY ❱❱ No Worries Sunday — Saddles Bar and Grill at Sheraton Steamboat Resort, 3 to 7 p.m.

Saddles offers live music, food and drink specials. Go to www.exploresteamboat. com to see happy hour specials for this event and for restaurants around Routt County. Call 879-2220. 2200 Village Inn Court.

❱❱ Piano recital — United Methodist Church, 6 p.m.

Paul Potyen’s piano students give a free, public recital; refreshments are provided. FREE. Call 879-3111. Eighth and Oak streets.

❱❱ Live trivia — The Rio, 6:30 p.m.

Live music. FREE. Call 879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.

Answer four rounds of questions in categories including science, business, music and sports to win restaurant gift certificates. The Tap House Sports Grill, at 729 Lincoln Ave., hosts an identical quiz game at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. FREE. Call 871-6277. 628 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Pat Waters and friends — The Boathouse Pub, 10 p.m.

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

❱❱ DJ Flash and Flare — The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m.

Steamboat Springs drummer, guitarist and singer Pat Waters brings a night of rock. FREE. Call 879-4797. 609 Yampa St.

Square off in Nintendo Wii, Guitar Hero and bar games. FREE admission, happy hour drink prices all night. Call 879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.

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The Steamboat Springs School District is looking for community members/parents that would be interested in being part of one of four new District-wide committees for the 2009-2010 school year.

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A&E Television Networks said Thursday it is acquiring Lifetime Entertainment Services, bringing the home of “Project Runway” into a stable of profitable channels that includes A&E and the History channel. Terms of the deal, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year, were not disclosed. A&E Television Networks is a joint venture between The Walt Disney Co., Hearst Corp. and General Electric Co.’s NBC Universal. Lifetime is already owned 50-50 by Disney and Hearst. Under the terms of the deal, NBC Universal may elect or be required to exit the venture

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took up painting when he didn’t have the studio space to sculpt. He moved to steel sculpture for its engineering possibilities and strength, and recently set up a jewelry studio in his apartment, just a few doors down from his job at Nordic Steel. “I work based on an idea, and then I minimize it as much as possible, and then it comes out abstract,” Oar said. A sculpture that started as an image of a hand-held Asian fan became a large steel piece that keeps that image but reduces it to a few pieces surrounded by negative space. The “Balance” series includes one large sculpture based on interlocking shapes; seven smaller pieces that balance spheres against other geometric shapes; and several large, abstract oil paintings. “Too much confuses me, it confuses my eye. So I try to keep it as simple as possible,” Oar said. In Steamboat, Oar has shown work at Schiesser Gallery and David Chase Rugs & Furniture, and he has two public art pieces at community buildings. “Red Fern” is in front of Howelsen Ice Arena, and Oar’s rusted steel bike rack has been at Bud Werner Memorial Library for about a year. “I did that design because I didn’t want people to be told where to put their bike,” he said about the second public sculpture, adding he wanted people

“to have to think about it.” Oar’s work will be on display at Vertical Arts through the end of September.

Silver LEED Vertical Arts started the process to become a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified building through the U.S. Green Building Council during construction on its new space, and it recently received silver certification, Vaughn said. LEED is a green building system “providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts,” according to the Green Building Council Web site. The LEED system for commercial buildings is based on a 100-point scale with 10 possible bonus points; buildings must earn between 50 and 60 points to receive silver certification. “We’re trying to set an example in Steamboat, and we’re starting with ourselves, and we want to be able to do it with more buildings in Steamboat,” said Vaughn, who is an accredited LEED professional. — To reach Margaret Hair, call 871-4204 or e-mail mhair@steamboatpilot.com.

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President Barack Obama wants a climate change bill that addresses his top priorities: energy independence, job creation and preventing pollution, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Thursday. Salazar joined Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter, Democratic Rep. Betsy Markey and Nancy Sutley, chairwoman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, at a forum to talk about President Barack Obama’s clean-energy policies. The Clean Energy Economy Forum in Fort Collins was one of the first to promote Obama’s

vision for a comprehensive energy plan to jump-start the American clean energy sector. “President Obama’s vision is that Salazar we need to address all of these issues. How we do that is the art of what’s possible in Congress. This is an issue where the very future of our children and planet are hanging in peril. Our goal is to get energy and climate change legislation that is workable,” Salazar said. He said the administration doesn’t want to pick and choose over issues like carbon pollution. The climate change bill,

which narrowly passed the House earlier this summer, imposes the first limits on greenhouse gases. It eventually would lead to an 80 percent reduction by putting a price on each ton of climate-altering pollution. However, the Democraticcontrolled House approved the bill by a slim margin, and Senate Democrats say changes will be necessary to clear that chamber. Salazar didn’t say exactly what administration officials want to see kept or changed in the House bill. But the former Democratic senator said the president is committed to getting it done. Boulder County Commissioner Will Toor said the federal

government needs to eliminate some of the barriers to developing renewable energy. He said the federal government needs to approve bonding that would allow lower interest rates and set up a federal loan program. Toor said better financing would help move renewable energy from pilot projects “to a tool that is potentially a game changer.” Sutley said climate change is “one of the big issues of our time” and renewable energy is a major part of the solution. She said the United States is now spending billions of dollars on research and development. “The next step is to make sure America leads,” she said.

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Skateboarding will be illegal on the streets of Breckenridge again starting next week after a yearlong reprieve. Town Council members said Tuesday that skateboarders didn’t follow through on promises to follow traffic laws and regulate themselves. Breckenridge already had a ban on the books, but the council suspended it last year at the request of skateboarders. The council decided Tuesday to let the suspension expire and put the ban back in force. Police say they have issued four summonses and five warnings to street skateboarders during the past year, but it’s not clear what the infractions were. Police also say skateboards were involved in two accidents on streets, including an alleged hit-and-run by a skateboarder.

jail sentence stemming from an alleged zoning violation. On Wednesday, Greeley bail bond agent Alda Pauline withdrew Parker’s $20,000 bond in an assault case. Pauline told the Greeley Tribune Parker’s threat against the horses convinced her he might be a flight risk. Parker is charged with injuring a co-worker in March in a dispute about Parker’s dog. In the other case, authorities say Parker was found in contempt of court for not removing mobile homes from around his home.

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Bernanke struck by ID theft Fed chairman’s checking account entangled in scheme Brett Zongker and Nafeesa Syeed THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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No one is safe from identity theft, not even the chairman of the Federal Reserve. Ben Bernanke’s personal checking account became entangled in an elaborate identity-theft scheme after his wife Anna’s purse was stolen last August at a Capitol Hill Starbucks. According to a District of Bernanke Columbia police report, it contained her Social Security card, checkbook, credit cards and IDs. It’s not been revealed how much money was stolen from the Bernankes’ account. But someone started cashing checks on their bank account just days after the purse was stolen from

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her chair. The thefts helped fuel an ongoing investigation into a sophisticated ring. Losses from the fraud totaled more than $2.1 million and involved at least 10 financial institutions, a court document said. Clyde Austin Gray Jr., of Waldorf, Md., a suspected ringleader in the scheme, pleaded guilty on July 22 in Alexandria, Va., federal court. The banks bore primary responsibility for the losses and the victims’ accounts, including the Bernankes, were most likely made whole. “Identity theft is a serious crime that affects millions of Americans each year,” Bernanke said in a statement. “Our family was but one of 500 separate instances traced to one crime ring. I am grateful for the law enforcement officers who patiently and diligently work to solve and prevent these financial crimes.” Prosecutors wrote that Gray hired pick pockets then made counterfeit IDs for the partici-

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Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Thursday that politics did not influence the decision to spend millions of dollars in stimulus money on little-used border checkpoints while passing over higher-priority projects. Members of Congress have asked for answers after The Associated Press showed that the Obama administration did not follow its internal priority list when handing out money to repair border stations nationwide. Two Montana senators have taken credit for securing money for projects in their state, including $15 million for a border crossing that sees about three travelers a day. Democratic Sen. John Tester said he and Max Baucus appealed to Napolitano to make that and other Montana

projects happen. At a Dallas news conference Thursday, Napolitano said the AP story “was just wrong and I’ll say that because there was no kind of political issues involved there.” Napolitano did not say what was incorrect about the story and the department has not asked for a correction. The AP reviewed the department’s priority list, which showed that some low-priority projects were being funded ahead of more pressing needs. On Thursday, the AP renewed its request for the department to release its justification for deviating from the list. A House oversight committee has added the checkpoint projects to its investigation into how the stimulus money is being spent. The top Republican on that committee, California Rep. Darrell Issa, sent Napolitano a letter Wednesday, questioning why some projects leapfrogged others.

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Further evidence the recession is ending came in a report Thursday confirming that the economy shrank at an annual rate of just 1 percent in the spring. Many analysts say growth likely returned in the current quarter. Smaller dips in consumer spending and other areas during the April-June period led some economists to increase their forecasts for the July-September quarter. But with unemployment aid claims stubbornly high, Americans may benefit little from a recovery if jobs remain scarce and spending stays too low to fuel a strong rebound. The Commerce Department estimated that the U.S. gross domestic product, the broadest gauge of economic health, shrank at an annual rate of 1 percent in the second quarter. The new estimate of the nation’s output of goods and services was the same as an earlier estimate released last month. The negative figure marks

a record fourth consecutive quarterly decline. But it was far smaller than the nosedive the economy had taken during the previous two quarters. Businesses did slash inventories at an even greater rate than had been expected in the spring. But economists were encouraged by upward revisions to consumer spending, exports and housing construction. Analysts had expected the second-quarter economic figure to show a drop of 1.5 percent, “The big surprise in this report was that there was enough spending in the consumer sector and elsewhere to offset all the loss from inventory reductions,” said Nigel Gault, chief U.S. economist at IHS Global Insight. Consumer spending, which accounts for about 70 percent of total economic activity, fell at an annual rate of 1 percent in second quarter. It was a slight improvement from the 1.2 percent decline reported last month. Gault predicted the economy will gain momentum in the current quarter and final three months of

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His life’s journey ended, the body of Sen. Edward Kennedy traveled by motorcade Thursday from the family compound where he spent his last days, past the building where he opened his first office to the presidential library named for his slain brother. Thousands of mourners assembled along the 70-mile route, gathering to bid farewell to the last of the famed Kennedy brothers and mark the end of a national political chapter that was triumphant and tragic. For many, it was hard to untangle Kennedy’s largerthan-life role as statesman from his role as neighbor and local celebrity, whether he was taking a turn conducting the Boston Pops or throwing out the first pitch for the Red Sox. “It was Teddy’s home team. It just seemed appropriate to leave him the cap,” said James Jenner, 28, placing a Sox cap he was wearing near the entrance to the library. “It symbolizes everything that he loved about his home state and everything he was outside the Senate.”

The motorcade started its trip in Hyannis Port, at the Cape Cod home where Kennedy’s family held a private Mass. Eighty-five Kennedy relatives traveled with the senator’s body to the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, where the Senate’s third-longest-serv-

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For young Americans unfamiliar with terms such as Chappaquiddick, Ted Kennedy was always a rotund, grandfatherly figure, a living link to the storied family they knew only from history books and tales from their parents. A few might have known him as the bad boy, or the last Kennedy brother to mount a

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“I gained more respect for him because he wasn’t afraid to say, ‘Hey, I like this guy,”’ says Jason Webber, a 17-year-old freshman at Eastern Michigan University who wants to run for office someday. “I think it’s hard for people of a different generation to understand what we’re going through — our lives and how things are changing for us. It’s great that he could connect with us on that level. Most politicians of that generation can’t do that.” Generation Xers, who range from their early 30s to mid-40s, are generally more aware of Kennedy’s triumphs, and his foibles. He was revered by that generation and the butt of its jokes. But a lot of people Webber’s age, known as Generation Y, have never heard of the Chappaquiddick car accident that dogged Kennedy. “And most of them don’t understand all the bills he was involved in or all the skirmishes. They wouldn’t see all that,” says Eric Greenberg, author of “Generation We: How Millennial Youth Are Taking Over America and Changing Our World Forever.”

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Police: Kids kept in shed

Victim taken by sex offender 18 years ago reveals details Juliet Williams and Samantha Young THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PLACERVILLE, CALIF.

A woman who was snatched from a bus stop as an 11-year-old child in 1991 turned up Thursday after being held for the past 18 years in isolation in a backyard compound by a convicted sex offender who fathered two children with her, police said. The details about her time in captivity emerged after Jaycee Lee Dugard surfaced at a police station in Northern California, nearly two decades after she vanished outside her home. Police said Phillip Garrido, 58, held her the entire time as a virtual slave, sheltered from the outside world in tents, sheds and outbuildings in his backyard in suburban Antioch. “None of the children have ever been to school; they’ve never been to a doctor,” El Dorado County Undersheriff Fred Kollar said. “They were kept in complete isolation in this com-

pound, if you will.” There was electricity from electrical cords, a rudimentary outhouse and a rudimentary shower, “as if you were camping,” he said. Prison officials said Garrido later admitted the kidnapping after meeting with his parole officer. He brought Dugard and the two children, ages 11 and 15, to the meeting. Garrido and his wife Nancy Garrido, 54, were arrested for investigation of kidnapping and conspiracy on Wednesday, police said. Phillip Garrido also is being held for investigation of rape by force, lewd and lascivious acts with a minor and sexual penetration, said Jimmie Lee, a spokesman for the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Department. Phillip Garrido has a conviction for rape by force or fear and was paroled from a Nevada state prison in 1999, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Dugard was in good health when she came into a San Francisco Bay area station. She was reunited Thursday with her mother, who was overjoyed to learn the ordeal was over and the daughter she feared dead was actually alive and well. Dugard’s stepfather, the last person to see her in 1991 and a longtime suspect in the case, said he was overwhelmed after doing everything he could to help find her. “It broke my marriage up. I’ve gone through hell, I mean I’m a suspect up until yesterday,” Carl Probyn, 60, said at his home in Orange, Calif. California corrections officials said they called in Garrido for questioning Wednesday after receiving a report that he was seen with two small children at the University of California, Berkeley. A house in the city of Antioch was cordoned off with police tape as it was searched by FBI agents and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department.

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the two weeks since students moved back to campus. Georgia Tech freshman Elise Woodall, 18, was met with a message scrawled on the bathroom mirror of her dorm when she moved in two weeks ago: “Wash your hands. Swine is not fine.” “Nobody wants to get sick because missing classes is a pain,” said Woodall, a biomedical engineering major from Marietta. At the University of Kansas, almost 200 students have reported having flu-like symptoms in the past week or so, spokesman Todd Cohen said. University of Tennessee administrators are estimating about 100 suspected swine flu cases on campus, spokesman Jay Mayfield said. The University of Alabama had more than 50 cases of flu reported on the first day of classes last week. At Texas Christian

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New impetus for anti-gay bill Major civil rights protection could prohibit work discrimination David Crary

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adviser who is a female-to-male transsexual. Diego Sanchez is the first transgender person hired for a senior congressional staff position on Capitol Hill. Sanchez has done extensive face-to-face lobbying for ENDA, and Frank said that’s enabled some members of Congress to get to know a transsexual for the first time. “He interacts with a lot of people,” Frank said. “Prejudice is literally ignorance.” Frank said he now doubts votes will be cast against ENDA solely because it extends to transgender people. Opponents of ENDA — led by several national conservative groups — concede that the bill has enough support to clear the House and expect a closely fought battle in the Senate.

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the three openly gay members of Congress. He expects hearings about the measure to be held in the fall. Frank pushed ENDA in 2007, but it foundered because of insufficient backing in the Senate and a split within the gay and transgender communities. Many activists were irate because Frank — seeking support from wavering colleagues — was open to covering sexual orientation but not gender identity, excluding transgender people from protection. The main Senate champion of ENDA in the past had been Sen. Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts, who died Tuesday. That role was passed on to Oregon Democrat Jeff Merkley earlier this year. Frank now has a policy

and relax and just enjoy yourselves and that there would be no news, maybe it was a little bit of wishful thinking,” a slightly sheepish spokesman Bill Burton told reporters. It’s practically written into the presidential job description that no commander in chief can take a true turn-it-all-off vacation. He gets briefings from aides almost every day. World events invariably intrude. It’s almost become a joke that the term “slow August” doesn’t exist for a president. Still, all presidents spend part of their summers away from miserably sticky Washington and some of the stresses of the job.

The week got shortened at the very start by Hurricane Bill, which delayed Air Force One’s departure from Washington on Sunday. Then Obama chose to announce Tuesday that he would nominate Ben Bernanke for a second term as Federal Reserve chairman. Then came the somber news of Sen. Edward Kennedy’s death on nearby Cape Cod. That’s not to say Obama hasn’t spent any genuine vacation time this week. He’s been to the beach, and to the golf course several times. He’s played tennis with his wife and gone out to dinner.

City fears Taliban takeover Noor Khan and Nahal Toosi THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN

Southern Afghanistan’s largest city, Kandahar, is slipping back under Taliban control as overstretched U.S. troops focus on clearing insurgents from the countryside — a potentially alarming setback for President Barack Obama’s war strategy. Afghan authorities promise a counteroffensive against the militants in Kandahar — a pledge that appears aimed primarily at boosting public morale after a devastating bombing killed 43 people Tuesday. Losing Kandahar, a city of nearly 1 million and the Taliban’s former headquarters, would be a huge symbolic blow because it is effectively the capital of the ethnic Pashtun-dominated south, the main battlefield of the Afghan war. It is difficult to measure the extent of Taliban control, and NATO officials publicly discount the possibility that Kandahar is about to fall to the militants. Thousands of U.S. and Canadian troops are deployed throughout the province and

around the city, which includes a major NATO base. NATO officials say the U.S. troop buildup in Afghanistan will enable them to send more troops into Kandahar. “Because there’s one bombing, it doesn’t mean the situation is going down the tubes,” said Maj. Mario Couture, a spokesman for NATO in Kandahar province. Nevertheless, many Afghans think more Taliban forces are operating clandestinely in the city, while the Islamist movement tightens its grip on districts just outside the urban center. As guerrillas, the Taliban doubtless don’t want to capture and run the city. Instead, their goal is probably to wield enough influence to block any government efforts to expand services, prevent international relief agencies from operating there, force merchants to pay protection money and undermine the government’s image in one of the country’s major cities. “The Taliban are inside the city. They are very active. They can do anything they want,” said an Afghan employee of an international aid organiza-

US-Colombia accord could fuel arms race Michael Warren

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BARILOCHE, ARGENTINA

Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez has raised the stakes for Friday’s meeting of South American presidents by threatening to break relations with Colombia concerning plans to give U.S. troops a 10-year lease on its bases. Chavez says the U.S. has loosed “winds of war” on the continent — a position few diplomats share after tours by U.S. and Colombian officials seeking to calm fears of neighboring nations. Even so, the bases deal has created uncertainty about regional stability and provided yet another justification for nations to spend big on their militaries. Venezuela has poured about $4 billion into Russian weapons to counter the threat Chavez sees from the billions in U.S. military aid to Colombia. Ecuador is buying 24 Brazilian warplanes and six Israeli drones to keep a closer watch on its borders. Bolivia has opened a $100 million line of credit with Russia to buy weapons. These purchases were in the works even before details of the bases deal were revealed last month — and defense spending around the region is up sharply,

mostly in the name of routine modernization. The 12 South American nations spent about $51 billion last year on their militaries — up 30 percent from 2007, according to the Center for a New Majority, a Buenos Aires research group. That’s low compared to the rest of the world — U.S. spending alone is well into the hundreds of billions — but a steep burden for democracies in a relatively peaceful area that is struggling with growing poverty and economic crisis. “None of this is good. The last thing the region needs is an arms race,” said Markus SchultzeKraft, a Bogota-based analyst with the International Crisis Group, a conflict-resolution organization. He said the leaders should avoid telling one another: “You are arming yourself, that is why we must continue arming ourselves.” Colombia won’t budge on the bases deal, Foreign Minister Jaime Bermudez says. “The negotiations have closed and only await the official signature.” He said Colombia may even question other countries about their own deals and arms buildups.

tion who requested anonymity because he feared reprisals from the militants. The Taliban’s resurgence in Kandahar city, the movement’s main power base during the 1990s, has been slow and gradual in the past four years, said an international security official who is familiar with the area. These days, the Taliban control many of the city’s streets at night, the official said. Residents also said militants were active at night, though they did not describe them as being in control.

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A suicide bomber attacked the main border crossing for convoys ferrying supplies to U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan on Thursday, killing at least 19 security officers, officials said. The strike will raise fears the Pakistani Taliban is regrouping and making good on its word to carry out revenge attacks after the slaying of its leader, Baitullah Mehsud, in a CIA missile strike earlier this month. Also in the border region, two U.S. missiles hit a suspected militant compound, killing six people, the latest in a string of such attacks, officials said. The suicide attacker walked up to a group of border guards outside their barracks at the Torkham checkpoint in the Khyber region and detonated his explosives, local police officer Sadiq Khan said. The victims were breaking their daylong fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The border had closed for the day a few hours earlier.

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The number of Cubans attempting to cross the Florida Straits has fallen by more than half, putting 2009 on track to be perhaps the lowest for migration from the communist island in almost a decade. Experts say it’s hard to pinpoint what has caused such a

drastic drop but attribute it to combination of factors, with the U.S. economic downturn topping the list. They also point to stepped up U.S. law enforcement against smugglers, eased U.S. restrictions on Cuban-Americans who want to travel to the island and send money to family there and a clampdown by the Cuban government. “To be honest, there’s really no way of telling. This isn’t a science,” said Andy Gomez, a senior fellow at the University of Miami’s Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies. The Miami area’s unemployment rate may be one of the main reasons for the drop — at 11.6 percent, it’s nearly double from a year ago, making it harder for Cuban-Americans to pay smugglers to help their families leave the island. “Most of the people who left were leaving through smuggling operations, and that has stopped because the money here has dried up. The economic crisis has– affected that,” Gomez said. At the same time, he said, on the island “there’s a wait and see attitude” as to how Cuban President Raul Castro is going to handle the country’s economic crisis. From Oct. 1 through July 31, the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted an average of 72 Cubans a month, compared to 183 a month in the previous fiscal year.

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farmers struggling with debt and poor rainfall have killed themselves in southern India in recent weeks, leaving behind families plunged even further into poverty, activists and politicians said. Nearly every day, newspapers report more farmer suicides in Andhra Pradesh, a state of 80 million people where 70 percent of the population depends on agriculture — and which has suffered badly this year from weak monsoon rains. Officially, the total number of suicides stands at 25 in the past six weeks. But opposition parties and farmers’ groups say the true total is more than 150. “The government is trying to hide the facts,” opposition leader N. Chandrababu Naidu said Wednesday in a speech before the state assembly. “I have a list of the names and addresses of 165 farmers who have ended their lives because of the distress caused by the drought.”

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China on Thursday denounced Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou’s decision to allow the Dalai Lama to visit the selfruled island, casting a shadow over rapidly improving relations between Taipei and Beijing. However, Beijing appeared to stop short of deliberately undermining Ma’s stature and jeopardizing the budding ties across the 100-mile-wide Taiwan Strait. Ma’s announcement — which followed an invitation to the Tibetan spiritual leader by officials from Taiwan’s pro-independence opposition — surprised many. The China-friendly leader has made a priority of seeking better relations with the mainland and just last December nixed plans for a visit by the Dalai Lama in what was deemed an attempt to placate Beijing. China has long vilified the Dalai Lama for what they say are his attempts to fight for independence in Tibet, which has been under Communist rule for decades. Ma said Thursday he was approving the Dalai Lama’s visit because it could help ease the island’s pain after the devastation of Typhoon Morakot, the storm that struck Taiwan earlier this month at the cost of an estimated 670 lives.

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Local race title up for grabs

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Sailors notch top 3 finishes

Town Challenge cycling series wraps up tonight Joel Reichenberger

Luke Graham

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The first time didn’t necessarily seem like proof. Barkley Robinson crashed during the Emerald Mountain Cross Country Town Challenge race and Brad Bingham, the perennial runner-up, surged to the win. The next time it felt like something was up, and when Bingham won his third consecutive race earlier this month, it was clear: Robinson’s reign atop the popular local race circuit was in serious jeopardy. Now, when the final Town Challenge race kicks off at 5 p.m. from the base of the Thunderhead chairlift at the Steamboat Ski Area, Robinson and Bingham will have one race to decide it all. “I definitely want to win again,” Robinson said. “I’m definitely going to go out and give it my best for every mile. We’ve really pushed each other this year, and it’s all going to come down to this.” Robinson has been a staple atop the Town Challenge standings and risks losing the overall men’s title for the first time in five years. He’s still had a great season. He won the first two events and broke Bingham’s winning streak last week by dominating the grueling Buffalo Pass Road Hill Climb. But that hasn’t been enough to separate himself from Bingham. Bingham won the race in which Robinson crashed, then won two weeks later at the Sunshine Loop race at the ski area, and finally at the Dog Days of Summer race at Emerald Mountain. He edged out Robinson in each of those last two victories. Each racer gets the opportunity to drop his or her worst performance, so the pair is knotted, each with three wins and two second-place finishes. “He’s always been a strong rider and a really good skills rider, but in the last couple years he’s gotten more serious abut it. He’s See Town Challenge, page 41

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Monger, who plays catcher. “Our coaches are pushing us more, and we’re sick of losing. We’re going to win.” That would be a step up for a team that has won one game the past two seasons. But while last year players were learning skills on the fly, Monger said this season the team is much further along. In addition to Monger, the team returns Allie Hay, Amelia Flaharty and Kirsten Delaney. Flaharty and Delaney are

Talk about a clean sweep. The Steamboat Springs High School golf team not only finished first Thursday at Cotton Ranch Golf Course in Gypsum, but it also had the top three individual finishes. “We kind of dominated,” said coach Steve Dodson of the Sailors’ 227 team score, 18 shots better than second-place Battle Mountain. Kaelen Gunderson was the low medalist, shooting a 1-over-par 73. Scott Ptach at 76 and Alan Capistron at 78 rounded out the top three. Skyler Martin shot 81, and Patrick Weston shot 88. It was the Sailors’ first tournament in more than a week. Dodson and assistant coach Tom Taylor used the time off to focus on course management and short game skills. The work paid off. Take Gunderson’s round, for instance. The senior didn’t hit a green in regulation on his front nine but was able to constantly get up and down for par. “I’m feeling good,” Gunderson said. “I’ve been expecting this. Hopefully we can keep playing consistent as a team. Taking the top three is pretty sweet. We’re definitely one of the teams to beat all year.” Dodson said while Ptach and Capistron had good rounds, he was more pleased with how the duo reacted after having tough holes. Despite each having several bogies, the two combined for 10 birdies on the day. “They followed a double bogey with a birdie. That shows a lot of maturity,” Dodson said. “I like seeing that. Scotty had a round going I was thinking might be somewhere in the 60s, but he had a couple of doubles coming home. All in all I was real pleased with

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Kirsten Delaney catches the ball Thursday afternoon during practice at the Strawberry Park Middle School baseball field. The Steamboat Springs High School girls softball team is expected to open the season next week.

New year, new outlook Steamboat softball team focusing on bright spots Luke Graham

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When senior Tyra Monger thinks back to last season for the Steamboat Springs High School softball team, she admits it was tough. Monger, who goes to school in Hayden but plays for Steamboat, said the winless season and blowouts taught her a lot about the team and herself. And as with any new season, high expectations dot the year. Monger, who hopes

2009 softball schedule Sept. 19 at Eagle Valley (doubleheader), 11 a.m. Sept. 23 vs. Middle Park (doubleheader), 4 p.m. Sept. 26 vs. Rifle (doubleheader), 11 a.m. Oct. 3 vs. Palisade (doubleheader), 11 a.m. Oct. 5 vs. Valor Christian, 1 p.m. Oct. 10 at Misty Young Tournament in Rifle (three games), TBA

to play softball at the collegiate level, said she enters this season with a completely different outlook. “I expect a lot more,” said

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Padilla pitches Dodgers past Rockies Arnie Stapleton

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Vicente Padilla gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a shot in the arm and the Colorado Rockies a punch to the gut. The right-hander, jettisoned by Texas earlier this month after angering the Rangers by throwing at hitters, returned to the National League on Thursday and pitched the Dodgers to a 3-2 win against the Rockies. “I can do a lot for this team,” said Padilla, who allowed two runs and six hits in five solid innings. Rafael Furcal, in the game for his defense, delivered a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth, and

Matt Kemp hit his career-high 19th homer as the Dodgers put the brakes on the THURSDAY’S surging Rockies by GAME: taking two of three Rockies 2 at Coors Field. Dodgers 3 They also opened a four-game lead in the National League West over the wild-card leaders. “Damn right that’s what we needed and wanted,” Dodgers manager Joe Torre said. And now the Rockies have to go to San Francisco for a weekend series after an emotional week in Colorado, where they took three of four from the Giants before facing Los Angeles. “We didn’t win this series, but

we won this homestand,” said Rockies manager Jim Tracy, whose team has to face Tim Lincecum, Barry Zito and Matt Cain this weekend. “We’re still in a wonderful position.” The relieved Dodgers appear to have a much easier road ahead, with three games at Cincinnati this weekend before playing nine games against struggling Arizona and San Diego. Four relievers combined to preserve Padilla’s first win for his new team, and Jonathan Broxton got the last four outs for his 28th save in 32 chances. The Rockies put runners on first and second with one out in the ninth before Broxton struck out Eric Young Jr. and Seth Smith. The resurgent Rockies, who

once trailed L.A. by 15 1/2 games, had won eight of 10 before the Dodgers took the last two games of this crucial series. “I’m not worried about cooling anybody off. It’s all about our record,” Torre said. “We’re trying to enhance our record. We hold our fate in our own hands and if we take care of business ourselves then we don’t have to look around for help.” Kemp hit a two-run shot in the first off Jorge De La Rosa (12-9), who allowed baserunners in each of his seven innings but yielded just three runs and eight hits. “They had been playing really well and had some hot hitting and good pitching. We shut them down,” Kemp said. “We showed them we aren’t going anywhere.”

Marshall misses Broncos practice again THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall appears unlikely to make his preseason debut in Sunday night’s exhibition against the Chicago Bears after missing practice again. Marshall, who had offseason hip surgery, has missed most of the team’s training camp with a hamstring problem. He also has requested a trade after clashing with the organization and new coach Josh McDaniels about his desire for a new contract. McDaniels refused to specify the reasons for Marshall’s absence from practice. He had returned to practice Tuesday, and McDaniels had said he participated fully in the team’s drills. However, Marshall appeared to hold himself out of some pre-practice warmup

drills Wednesday — the only portion of the team’s workout open to the media — and was nowhere to be seen Thursday. During a brief post-practice news conference, McDaniels refused to say whether Marshall’s absence was health-related. “I’m not going into it,” he said. “If they’re not ready or able, they’re not out here.” McDaniels was then asked whether Marshall was on the premises. “I don’t know where he’s at right now. He was in the building this morning,” McDaniels replied. McDaniels appeared to become irritated when, in a follow-up question, he was asked whether he had spoken with Marshall. “I’m not talking about it,” McDaniels said. “He’s not out here at practice. When he’s ready and able to practice, he

will practice. That’s it.” The Associated Press sought comment from Marshall’s agent, Kennard McGuire, but was told he was out of the country until Monday. McDaniels held Marshall out of last Saturday’s exhibition at Seattle, 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 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 in June 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.

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expected to lead the pitching staff. “Even though there are only four girls returning, the girls we did pick up are athletic,” coach Dan Swanson said. “I’m pushing them harder than I did last year. I’m hoping to see better softball.” Swanson said last season the focus was on teaching the basics of the game. For instance, he said last season, the pitchers just simply worked on getting the ball over the plate. This season, he said with Flaharty and Delaney’s pitching, and Monger’s experience at catcher, the Steamboat

Tennis opens today The Steamboat Springs High School tennis team opens its regular season at 4:30 p.m. today at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs. Steamboat plays Evergreen. The team then plays Ponderosa at 8 a.m. and Colorado Academy at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both matches are at the Tennis Center.

pitchers will be working on changing speeds and location. “It would be nice to win some games this year,” Swanson said. “But my goal is to keep it closer. Last year was rough.” While the season was somewhat in doubt because of a lack of players, the Sailors ros-

ter now has 11 players. The team was originally scheduled to play at Delta on Saturday, but that game has been postponed. Swanson said the team likely will open the season next week. That should give the newlook, new-outlook Sailors a little more time to refine their play — something Monger is sure will happen. “I think we will push ourselves as hard as we can,” Monger said. “We’re going to try to achieve more than we did last year. We just have to be more aggressive and challenge ourselves.” — To reach Luke Graham, call 871-4229 or email lgraham@steamboatpilot.com.

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been especially good this year,” Robinson said. “It’s cool to see. The whole field has improved at a lot and is a lot more competitive. This has been one of the best years I can remember.” The Town Challenge season wraps up tonight. The children’s races begin at about 5 p.m. and the adults will follow at 5:30 p.m. On the women’s side, Kelly Boniface holds a substantial lead against her competition, but many of the division champions won’t be decided until the race is finished. “It’s always a lot more fun when a lot of the divisions aren’t wrapped up, so this should be great,” series director Gretchen

What: Mount Werner cross-country race, part of the Steamboat Springs Town Challenge mountain bike race series. Where: Starts at the base of the Thunderhead chairlift When: Registration opens at 4:30 p.m. today. Children’s races start at 5:01 p.m.; adult heats begin at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 for adults and $15 for children

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Sehler said. A post-race potluck dinner at Howelsen Lodge’s Olympian Hall will officially put a cap on the season, and Sehler said that too is something to look forward to. “We have a prize every year for

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the best dish and it’s a lot of fun,” she said. “We get a couple of kegs and the food is just amazing.”

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the guys.” The addition of Taylor as an assistant coach has been instrumental, Dodson said, citing Taylor’s ability to teach shortgame techniques. “Having added Tom to our staff has really been beneficial to our program,” Dodson said. “Our kids have really responded to his tutelage.”

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Saturday’s Games L.A. Dodgers at Cincinnati, 2:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Chicago Cubs, 2:10 p.m. San Diego at Florida, 4:10 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 5:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 5:05 p.m. Washington at St. Louis, 5:15 p.m. Houston at Arizona, 6:10 p.m. Colorado at San Francisco, 7:05 p.m. Sunday’s Games L.A. Dodgers at Cincinnati, 11:10 a.m. San Diego at Florida, 11:10 a.m. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 12:05 p.m. Washington at St. Louis, 12:15 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m. Colorado at San Francisco, 2:05 p.m. Houston at Arizona, 2:10 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m. AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W New York 79 Boston 73 Tampa Bay 69 Toronto 58 Baltimore 52 Central Division W Detroit 67 Chicago 64 Minnesota 63 Cleveland 57 Kansas City 49 West Division W Los Angeles 75 Texas 71 Seattle 66 Oakland 56

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MLS Wednesday’s Games Real Salt Lake 4, Chivas USA 0 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. Saturday, Sept. 5 Kansas City at New England, 5:30 p.m. D.C. United at FC Dallas, 6 p.m. Toronto FC at Colorado, 8 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS

Thursday sports transactions BASEBALL MLB—Suspended minor league OF Nicholas Francis (Kansas City) for 50 games after a second violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program for a drug of abuse. BOSTON RED SOX—Added LHP Billy Wagner to the roster. Released RHP Brad Penny.

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Free Minkota 30 Trolling motor with purchase of new 14’ Jon Boat #C808, with live well, Battery not included, dealer 824-6544

95 BMW 352I Black convertible, factory hard top, traction control, CD player, 72K, new tires, very well kept! $8,000 970-870-0443 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. 90 Volvo 760 Turbo, runs great, 4 additional blizzak tires, $1500 OBO, 570-362-4086 2003 Rav4, AWD, 134k miles, good condition, $9,500 OBO. Call 970-819-6040 1999 SAAB 9-5 Sport Edition, Sedan, 144k miles, Runs Great! $2,950 OBO. Call Kyle 603-969-3050 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

1991 Honda Accord LX 4 door, 34MPG runs good, snow tires, needs some work. Great Commuting vehicle. $500 Call 970-389-3773 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 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 2003 Honda Element AWD, 5 Speed Manual, All Power, Skylight, Fog Lights, Cruise Control, CD Player. $10,500 OBO. 970-736-8369 Evenings 1995 Subaru Legacy Wagon, blue with grey and blue interior. Does well in snow, interior and body in good condition. Engine needs some work. Great work vehicle! Can’t beat the price and value! $600 OBO 970-319-1512

2003 Century 42,500 miles, white w/ grey int., power everything. Garaged, mint condition, new tires. $5,000 OBO Frank 970-870-3363 1997 Honda Civic, 4 door, 5 speed manual, 100k, 35-40 MPG, good condition, $4,000, 970-871-6056

MUST SELL! $3,500 OBO! 2003 Honda Shadow low miles, mint condition, black and chrome, saddle bags, sweet bike! Call 846-4013 2001 KTM EXC 380 2stroke, street legal, Excellent condition, low hours, has all the Extras. $3000 OBO Call 970-870-8869 Yamaha Dirt Bike YZ 250F 2008. Barely used, $5,500 OBO. 970-846-4447 FOR SALE 2006 Honda CRF150 Dirt bike $1,500, Call 970-819-6600 or 970-819-6602 1999 BMW R1100RT, 34K Loaded, $4900, always garaged, adult owned. 970-276-3655 2000 BMW R1150 GS 28,000 miles, Black, system cases, top case, excellent condition, $8000 OBO 970-4642

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HUNTER’S SPECIAL!!! 1974 Mitchell Gooseneck Camper. 24’, Self contained, Everything works, Well maintained, Raised for 4x4 hauling. $3000 OBO 970-367-6228 20’ 1976 Miniwinnie, new tires, new rebuilt Transmission, gas / electric Refrigerator, solar electric, nice clean unit. $2495 951-440-8487

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

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

1995 Suburban 197k, New transmission and rear-end. Very clean, runs and looks GREAT. 2 sets wheels / tires. $1500 970-879-4326

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

‘96 Ford Explorer, Eddie Baurer Edition, 4X4, Fully Loaded, Leather, Heat, AC, Original Owners, Maintained Perfectly, 129K, $3,800.00. 970-846-0391 JEEP RUBICON 4 door, 2007, 12,250 mi., like new, never off road, no smoke, automatic, factory hard and soft top, warranty, $26,500, 970-846-4143

1997 GMC TOPKICK W/ 20’ ENCLOSED BOX. RUNS GREAT BOX DOESN’T LEAK. MANUAL TRANSMISSION $4000.00 OBO 970-879-9235 X13 ON SALE (3) 98/2001 Toyota Tacomas, SAVE $1,500! 1997 F150 QuadCab, Tough -$4,850 -#2851. Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com. Warranties! 1998 Dodge SLT Extended Cab with flat bed. 134k miles, Power everything, clean, runs good. $4500 OBO. Call 970-870-8704

1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic, 4WD, Power Steering, Windows, Locks, Good Condition, 203000 miles, Runs Great, Black, Reliable Car. $2,400 303-674-6187

8Ft Mayer Snowplow for sale $1600. Call 970-402-0581

2004 Grand Cherokee, Great! 2000 “Jimmy” and Explorer Sports! 1999 Isuzu Trooper, 103k/miles, Outstanding! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.tomreuter.com . Warranties!

1997 Tacoma LX 4x4, V6, Shell, 2 sets of wheels, rack, Maroon with gray interior, well maintained. $6800 OBO 970-846-0570

(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! 98 Jeep Cherokee Sport, 1 owner, Green, 135,000 miles, no dents, few dings & some pitting, A/C Power Steering, Cruise Control, new windshield, runs good, $2,825 firm 970-879-3479

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

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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

1958 Chevy Postal Delivery Step Van, Straight Six, Four speed automatic. 14’x6’ with Rollup back door. Runs Great $1500 871-1381 1992 F150 EXTENDED CAB, 140,000 MILES, CLEAN ENGINE, NEW STARTER, RADIATOR, BATTERY AND TIRES, $1,500 OBO CALL 970-819-9574 2000 F-250 Power Stroke Diesel, Reg. Cab, Flat Bed, Gooseneck Ball, Overhead Rack, Exhaust Brake, Electric Brake Controller, New Manual Lockout Hubs, New Studded Snow Tires, 2nd Set of Wheels & Tires, 197,000k, Good Work, Ranch Truck. $4900 OBO 879-8168 1988 Nissan 4x4 pick up, $1000 Call 970-879-8438

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1997 Ford F150 Reg cab 4x4 with topper, $2500 obo. 970-846-3092. 1988 F-250 4x4, Air, Cruise, Tilt, V8, 5speed, 40,500 actual miles. $8800 Call 970-638-4403 2001 Grand Caravan, Sweet! 2001 Suburban, PRICE REDUCED! 2003 Chevrolet Duramax, $13,050. #2790. Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com. Full Warranties. 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

Vintage Bike Frames, 14 vintage bicycle frames, some pre-war, skip tooth, some Springer forks. $600 for the lot only 970-871-1381

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

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

Ruger Model 77-338 Win Mag, 3-9 Scope $500; Mauser Model 96 270 3-9 Scope $300. Call 970-846-3031

Specialized Mountain Bike (ages 8-12) $70. 970-871-4670

PS3 ROCK BAND Deluxe Set: $60. HP Ink jet Printer: $20. 970-871-4670

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

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

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

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Cherry finished bassinet with set of three flannel sheets and baby neutral colors. $80. 970-756-2301 Graco Double Stroller:$165 Dream Designer Double Jog Stroller:$195 Child Bike Seat:$25 $300 for all 3 items. All great condition. 846-2532

New Thule box $250; Big screen tv $300; Burton snowboard w/ bindings & boots $125. Call 819-0745 55 Gallons of unopened Sherwin Williams water based “Woodscapes” semi-transparent stain, “Leeward” color. Retail $1925 will sell for $300. 970-879-2235

Discounted Steel Buildings Big & Small Get the Deal of Deals! Placement to Site www.scg-grp.com Source#1CD Phone: 970-778-3191

SALE! SALE! SALE!

Homeowners, Builders, Remodelers Don’t miss this sale! Saturday, 8/29 8am - 3pm 2063 Snow Bowl Plaza A large selection of custom cabinets, Wolf wall oven, interior & exterior doors, windows, trim, electrical fixtures, some plumbing items, decorative fence, misc. items too numerous to mention. Come on by and bring your truck or trailer. Everything Except The Kitchen Sink!

2005 Zetor Tractor with implements. Cab AC, 4x4, 650 hours, 75pto HP. Daughter’s going to college need to sell! 970-276-4803 Trailers for sale: 4 dumps, 3-horse slant, new / used snows, (25) ATV, (10) auto / equipment, 30’ dually, dealer 824-6544 16’ cattle trailer, goose neck, $1800 OBO 970-824-1724

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

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

2002 John Deere 5205 Diesel, price $4300, Mower, Loader, 4WD, pictures and details at robbe34t@gmail.com, 303-317-8156. 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 support businesses in your community!

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

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

For Sale: Cherry Wood Executive Desk $50.00 970-826-9779

Free Queen size mattress and box spring and coffee table, 970-870-6410 or 970-846-5004 FREE: Free months rent in exchange for repairs. Call 970-846-5501 FREE:Steel office files, cabinet. Chairs, folding tables, chest drawers. Aames Storage, 2504 Downhill Dr. Sat 8-12 or call 970-870-3064, 970-819-5856. Free wall ovens, computer hutch and rowing machine, call 970-879-1994 FREE: Friendly guinea pig, cage, bedding. 879-8456. Free 3 couches & 1 recliner, delivery possible you unload! 970-870-1799 leave message

FREE WOOD PALLETTS FREE WOOD PALLETS AT THE STEAMBOAT PILOT BUILDING ON CURVE PLAZA. YOU HAUL AWAY AS MANY AS YOU LIKE. FREE: mill scrap firewood. Call 970-871-9238 67” Entertainment center, perfect condition, you haul. 813-205-0917.

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FREE:Almond Color Electric Stove & Oven, lightning took out 1 burner but everything else is perfect. You haul 970-879-0121

Bodyworker wanted. Share room with acupuncture -massage practitioner in busy, upbeat PT office. 2-3days week, table included, $180-$250 Negot. 970-846-8985 Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it. Downtown Books-Craig 970-824-5343 Composted manure for your flower beds & garden. 3 cubic yards. Delivered $225. Contact Jon 970-819-1356. BECOME A MASSAGE THERAPIST THIS SKI SEASON! MountainHeart School, Crested Butte! 850 hours, 6 Month Certification. November 30. 800-673-0539 www.mountainheart.org BUYING GOLD, SILVER AND PLATINUM BULLION AND COINS. Call (970)-824-5807 or Cell (970)-326-8170.

Stihl 55RS Weedwacker gas powered, set for blades. $250, Mini roller scaffold $150; Bosch Hammer Drill $250 Call 970-734-8029

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 Coffee Maker: $10. Tempur-Pedic King sized mattress pad: $100. 970-871-4670 Lopi Spirit-B gas heating stove. 40,000 BTU high efficiency. Solid brass door & legs, blower, piping. Like new. $2300 970-846-9374 TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! Kimco 879-6898 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 Craftsman 2400 PSI Pressure Washer; Kobalt, Treadplate deep tub pickup Tool Box; 10” Morgan Table saw. Call 970-736-2444 FOR SALE: Head Mounts; Caribou - $400; Elk $1000; Moose - $1250. Call 970-846-0287

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

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

Free kittens to a great home! Will be great pets or barn cats! Call 970-629-5963

STEAMBOAT’S MATTRESS HEADQUARTERS Mountain Mattress and furniture, Queen sets from $299. All natural, memory foam, 22 models on floor (970)879-8116

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.

Housesitter available, 9/15 - 12/7. Mature, responsible references. Will care for horses and pets. Live in or daily visits. 970-870-9243

Sailboard hard cover for full size. Dodge pick up bed. 970-879-5972

For Sale: Solid Wood Corner Kitchen Hutch $75.00 970-826-9779

Oil Paintings - Two Jay Moore’s 12x16 each $2000 each OBO. One 16x18 Jean Perry $2000 OBO. One Jean Perry 24x32 $4500 OBO. To see call 970-846-7577

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

Free Queen sofa sleeper, Beige /Neutral color, good condition. Pick up in driveway at 1105 Fairway Woods off of Steamboat Blvd. Free to a good home, red, female, miniature pinscher, AKC Registered, unspayed. Call 970-826-2761

Laundry Folder Braun Sigma model $4500 OBO. 970-875-2741 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.

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

FREE:Coal, you haul Call 970-846-3839

Antique Roll Top Desk $750.00 970-870-0310

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

Stihl 440 Magnum 25” Chainsaw, professional grade used for residential, like new. Extra chain, 441 Now $860.00+ tax, $630.00 970-846-9374

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

Mingle Wood Timber Saw mill log yard has all the dimensional lumber, peeled logs, and Grated beams. No Tax on Beetle Kill Lumber Call 970-871-9238

Locally Harvested Locally Milled Locally Handcrafted Locally Owned

Call for local Discounts. 970-756-LOGS(5647)

LEGAL HAPPY HOUR Free legal advice

Hand crank phonograph and old records $1400. Call 970-734-5909

IntExt LLC We do it all!

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

Free towing of unwanted & abandoned vehicles. 879-1065

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

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

Pinion, more heat 4 your $. Split and delivered! Call 970-734-4053.

Mingle wood timers has Cut, Split, Dry Firewood. You pick up $1 Cu.Ft. Delivered $150 per cord. Call 970-871-9238

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

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

Older Caterpillar D6C Dozer, Power Shift, Hydraulic, Straight blade with Hydraulic tilt. Rops Canopy. $18,000; 16’ Cattle Guard $500970-824-4646 Burke no. 4 horizontal mill with miscellaneous tooling. 623-242-4610, dcrrobinson@cox.net

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WE will BUY tour Used Heavy Equipment. 970-826-0051 Byrne Equipment Sales, Craig. 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. Mule deer, muzzle loading voucher. Area 15, public land. Call 970-250-7426 or 970-874-3101

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

1/10 higher quality carriage house custom violin with case, bow and some extra strings $200 (retail $700) Great condition. 970-276-3595.

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

1/8 and 1/4 student quality violins with case, bows and some extra strings $45 each. 970-276-3595

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

Want to buy Buck or Doe Antelope voucher for any unit around Craig. Please call us 970-858-9555

AWARD WINNING Grass - Alfalfa Hay. Small bales for sale $5 per bale. NEVER rained on. Analysis Available. Call 970-276-4803

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Registered Scottish Highland cattle: cows, heifers, cow-calf pairs available. Range of colors and ages. Contact Jon 819-1356.

Loudy Simpson - Ice Arena Sat. August 29th 9am - 5pm and Sun. August 30th - 9am - 3pm Hoyte Heat Compound Bow. Complete, ready to hunt. All accessories inc. $1200. invested, asking $300. OBO. If serious call 819-8391

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. 3 Carat diamond bracelet, custom made in Italy, $8,000, 5 Carat white gold diamond tennis bracelet, $5,000. 970-701-9292

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 HORSE TRAILER FOR SALE: Brand new 20’ (Circle D) 5 - horse stock / combo. Priced at $10,000 Call 970-878-4366 Horse boarding, $300 month. Indoor, outdoor arenas, riding lessons on quality horses, horse training, heated tackroom, wash stall. http://mystic-valley-farm.com 970-871-1324 Horse pasture available, fenced, water, easy access, great feed. 10 miles West of Steamboat, behind Saddle Mountain. 970-879-3699 Beautiful AQHA red roan four year old filly. Well broke, started roping, great ranch and trail horse, $3500. www.kurtzranch.com. 879-5029 Indoor Riding for Rent considering building an indoor arena for use by the hour or day. Looking for interested riders. If I build it, will you come? pfleps@sbcglobal.net 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

Steamboat Lake Outfitters is looking for Winter pasture for 35 horses. Please call Jamie at 970-879-4404 High Desert Classic Equine Driving Show September 6, Wyman Museum, Craig, Registration 8am, show 9am, More info 970-824-8621 3yr old Bay Quarter Horse Gelding, 60 day professional training, English Western, Great disposition, Ready for anything. $5000 OBO 970-276-4803

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

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Certified Alfalfa Grass Hay This years, covered. Square Bales $7.50 per bale. 970-326-6473 20 700lb. round horse hay bales, Timothy Brome mix, $45 each, garage kept, no rain we load you haul, 970-871-7863

FREE WOOD PALLETTS FREE WOOD PALLETS AT THE STEAMBOAT PILOT BUILDING ON CURVE PLAZA. YOU HAUL AWAY AS MANY AS YOU LIKE. 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 Grass Hay, small bales, $125 per ton. Available now. 970-638-4617 or 970-638-4408 Premium irrigated alfalfa-mix hay with Feed Value Report. Small square bales, Large rounds, $100 per ton. Delivery Available. 970-824-1050 35 acres of cow hay on the Cog. You cut, You keep. 970-846-7168

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

Piano or sax lessons, all ages, Suzuki or traditional. Classical, Jazz, Pop. Can teach in your home. 970-819-8352 or j.fairl@yahoo.com

Friday, August 28, 2009

BUYING NEW GEAR THIS YEAR? SELL YOUR OLD STUFF HERE! Add a pic and sell it quick!

Steamboat Pilot & Today Classified Department 970-871-4255 classifieds@steamboatpilot.com

WANTED: 4 Literary Sojourn Tickets. 846-8343 1 1/2 year female AKC pembroke welsh corgi $250 call 970-826-2761 YARD SALE: Kids toys, baby, children, adult clothing, holiday items, household items, videotapes, books, arts and crafts items, misc. Saturday, August 29th, 8am-12pm. 838 Ashley Road.

Large dog crate, slightly damaged $25, 609-334-6307 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!

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

Saturday 8-2, 57975 Longfellow Way, 21 miles North on 129, left Willow Creek Pass Village, follow signs. Dewalt table and mitre saws, work benches, camping, clothes, toys, free stuff too!

Puppies Sale, save up to $150 off! American Eskimos, Cocker Spaniels, Mini Schnauzer & Shihapoo. Baker Drive Pets 970-824-3933

YARD SALE SAT, AUG 29 8AM-1PM 32850 SOUTH ELK DRIVE ELK RIVER ESTATES SUBDIVISION FROM TOWN, HEAD NORTH ON 129 SUBDIVISION ON RIGHT FOLLOW SIGNS

TROPICAL ROCKIES NEW HOURS. Now 6 days per week. Mon - Sat 11am - 6pm. 970-879-1909 Responsible, animal lover wanted to care for 2 dachshunds in our Stagecoach home over Labor Day weekend. Will pay. 970-736-2608 FREE: Friendly guinea pig, cage, bedding. 970-879-8456. Puppies and kitties so cute, show and sell!

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

Hayden School District is requesting bids for the following project: On bid for the repair of the middle school gym and one bid for the demolition of the middle school gym. Please call 970-276-3864 for more information or visit the district office at 495 West Jefferson Avenue, Hayden, Colorado to view the project. Deadline for bids is September 14, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. THANK YOU STEAMBOAT!!!!! The 2nd Annual Bazzoomba Babe Garage Sale was a huge success! Many many thanks to everyone for supporting our commitment to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer! See y’all next year!

FOUND:On Steamboat ski area rd, women’s Chaco sandals, 970-870-2174 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.

Steamboat Pilot & Today Classified Department 970-871-4255 classifieds@steamboatpilot.com

FOUND:August 25th in Hayden Female, black & white Boarder Collie with blue collar. Well behaved, good disposition. Please call 970-276-3250

Boarder Collie male puppies, working parents, father from New Zealand, make great ranch or agility dogs, $200 OBO 970-824-5219

City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 970-879-0621 - 760 Critter Court. Found at CR129 by Neste Auto Glass -Female tan pit bull with chain collar. LOST:Prescription sunglasses, dark blue purple, on Friday, 970-879-6398 FOUND:Fly fishing rod found on Red Dirt trail 8/18/09. Call to identify 970-276-2575

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.

Worth the drive, 9 miles from Haymaker, off HWY 131, turn right on CR 35A, quality baby essentials, greco car seat, swing, wicker bassinet, Baby Einstein toys, designer infant and toddler clothes. Dirt bike, truck camper, dump truck, table and chairs, wood desk, catering equipment plus household items. 9-12, 970-846-6909

Multi Family garage sale, lots of stuff, Saturday 8am-2pm, 3110 Mariah Court LOTS OF STUFF. Dining set, other furniture, deck, air conditioner, linens, decorative, kitchen, pictures, women’s clothing,tools. PLUS MORE. 1614 Cornice Ct, SATURDAY 9-?

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

FOUND: August 8/26 Giro Bike helmet at 3rd & Oak st Call 970-819-4780

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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.

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

Saturday 8-? Clothing, Sporting goods, Housewares, Hardwares, TV, Demo skis, Tools and Lots More! 3344 Apres Ski Way 3 family sale: Sat., 8/29, 8-noon. Turquoise jewelry (lots), table saw, 2-leaf oval oak table chairs, 8’ couch immaculate, boogie board, vacuums, books, skis, boots, kitchen, women’s clothing, luggage, printer, fax. 2180 & 2155 Clubhouse Dr.

40 gallon terrarium, with heating elements $40 OBO 609-334-6307 FREE PUPPY to a good home. Male red-heeler mix about 3 months. Good with kids, dogs and cats. Call 970-756-2876.

Multi-family Sale Mountain Vista Townhomes (Off Tamarack & Mountain Vista Cir) Sat & Sun 8am - ? Customer Pine tables with chairs, home decor, cookware and lots of misc items.

All you Serendipity fans. You keep asking, so now I am back!! Cathy Patrick has returned, offering manicures and pedicures at The Spa/Salon. 5th & Yampa 970-871-0202 or our www.thespasalon.net

Huge garage sale, camping, fishing, furniture, bikes, balls, golf, baby clothes, books and games. All the good Steamboat Stuff! Saturday, 7-11, 1620 Red Hawk Court, off of Whistler Rd.

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

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

428 PARK VIEW DR Sat & Sun 8am-2pm (By Ramada Hilltop): TREX & 10 speed bikes, Oriental rugs, artwork, TV’s, stereo equipment, speakers, VCR, CD, Furniture, Ski stuff, kitchen odds, Total gym, chairs, tables, LOTS MORE. 1992 BRONCO, RMK 700 SNOWMOBILE, 1982 380 SL MERCEDES, 1955 WILLY’S. 970-846-3060

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

Thinking about therapy? Considering counseling? Make it easy: www.steamboatcounseling.com September special topic: Coping With Job Loss.

Sportsmans hunting clothes and gear, weight sets, assorted Christmas and all household items, 8am-12pm Saturday only, 3055 Village Drive Unit A101

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37125 William William in Tree Haus. 1972 Chevy Truck, Furniture, Tools, Clothes, Movies, Weight’s, DVD’s, CD’s, Games, Phone System, Computer, TV, Bedding, Anti-Bark Trainer. Saturday 8am - 3pm, Sunday 8am-12pm Saturday 9-1, 2755 Bergess Creek Rd, Winterwood #2. Books, cds, tent, kitchen stuff, arts and crafts supplies and lots more

Saturday 8-12, 250 James Street off Short Street. Furniture, clothes, kayak and much, much, more. Kari 970-846-8348 139 Spruce, Sat 8/29 8am - 1pm; Huge moving sale, nice indoor and outdoor furniture, tools, hardware, clothes, housewares

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Saturday 8-12, 424 & 436 Emerald Court, multi home sale, indoor outdoor furniture, townie bike, futon frame, king bed, box spring and frame, ski equipment, electronics and lots more! SATURDAY ONLY GARAGE SALE!!!! 7:30-11am EVERYTHING MUST GO!!! GREAT PRICES!! CORNER OF YAMPA & 11th Street (behind Bamboo Market)

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

Saturday 8 am to noon at Storm Mountain Storage off of Loggers lane or Bridge Lane. Lots of household, furniture, golf clubs, schwinn adult bicycle, trunks, tables, most items under $1.00

Like new 13” trek, bean bag chair and ottoman, plus misc. household items, 8-12 Saturday 40470 Haven Place, Steamboat II.

Willet Court. Multi house. Fish Creek to Tamarack. First right on Tamarack. 730am 11am. Park on Tamarack

Saturday, 9am-1pm, 20 Valverdant Circle; off Fish Creek Falls Rd. Tape Deck, chairs, games, adult clothing, kitchen and household items; Old lawn mower, water can, luggage, portable commode, books, desk accessories, etc. NO EARLY BIRDS, PLEASE.

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ELECTRICIAN: Steamboat Electric is hiring a Licensed RW or Journeyman. Employment from Sept till Jan 2010, possibly permanent. 970-879-0133 leave message. LICENSED ONLY! 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

West Acres Multi family sale. Silverware & silverware chest, kids air hockey table, kids bikes, furnitures, frames, 78’s (albums), surround sound system, books, angels and more! Sat 8am - 1pm

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.

Household items, tons of free stuff, bikes and electronics, Saturday 7am-12pm, 36892 Tree Haus Drive

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High School: Sign Language Interpreter

SALE! SALE! SALE!

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

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GREAT MOVING SALE! 157 Hill St. 8-12. Dining table, chairs, snow shoes, diving equipment, women’s jackets and Salomon hiking boots, men’s sweaters, 40” Christmas wreath, picture frames and MUCH MORE.

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Program Assistant

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

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Route Delivery Driver / Merchandiser Deliver and service magazines in retail accounts. No experience necessary. Full time Mon through Fri starting early in the morning. Company vehicle, CDL not required. Must be dependable and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be 21 years old, have a clean MVR no DUI and be able to lift 60 pounds repeatedly. Benefits include major medical, paid vacation and retirement plan. Send work history with salary requirements to mbarnum_503@msn.com

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

Determine your own future! Sales Associates - Full time; Warehouse / Sales Part time. Apply @ Sears 1855 Shield Dr or Email resume to ds3198@searshc.com Quality Control, earn up to $100 per day. Evaluate Retail stores, training provided, no experience required. 888-731-1042 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

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

Steamboat Lake Outfitters is now hiring for front desk agents, cashiers and Hosekeeping. Call 879-4404 or apply online www.steamboatoutfitters.com

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

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

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

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

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

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ACCOUNTANT - Full time position with local accounting firm starting immediately. Accounting degree and minimum of 2 years experience in all aspects of financial statement preparation and payroll tax knowledge. Position will include tax preparation training for upcoming tax season. Must be a self starter and motivated employee with strong communication and relationship skills. Send resume to P.O. Box 773027, SS, CO 80477 or email to firm@steamboatcpa.com

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.

Looking for a full time cashier. Must be friendly and able to work weekends. Apply in person at 456 Breeze St.

Chief Financial Officer

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

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

Three Peaks Grill and Cottonwood Grill Are accepting applications for Kitchen & Front of House positions for the Fall and Winter seasons. Please pick up and drop off applications at Cottonwood Grill @ 701 Yampa Ave. between Noon & 6:00 PM Tuesday - Sunday. No phone Calls Please.

STEAMBOAT:Nice 1BD in Fairview. WD, NS, 1 parking space. Small pet negotiable. Mature, single preferred. $850. Avail. 10/1. tammarie74@yahoo.com.

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STEAMBOAT:Old Town 1BD 1BA, clean, NP, NS, $800 MO includes water. 1st, last security. Please leave a message: 970-870-8168. STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Basement apartment with bonus room. Views of Mt. Werner. Knotty Pine and slate finishes. WD, utilities included. 970-291-9009 CRAIG:Remodeled 2BA, 1BA apartments with Travertine, slate, oak, and alder finishes, Economy apartments, or 2BD, 2BA Townhomes that allow pets. 970-824-9251 STEAMBOAT:Downtown Studio! Cozy apartment on 11th street. Backyard. 1 Car Garage. NP. Avail Oct. Mo to Mo. $725 single / $750 couple. Call Central Park Management 879-3294.

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PIONEER RIDGE MANAGEMENT, LLC Seeks to hire 20 Temporary Housekeepers starting November 16, 2009 ending April 9, 2010. $10.00 per hour. No overtime available. Job Location: Steamboat Springs, CO No experience necessary, however, on- the -job training is not provided. No minimum education requirements. Work Days: Mon-Sun (must be willing to work all days), Shifts: start 8 AM, 8 hour shifts. Job Description: Cleaning rental units to impeccable hospitality standards. Duties include: vacuuming & mopping floors, replacing towels, changing bed linens, scrubbing toilets, tubs, sinks, tiles and all soiled surfaces. Requires hauling heavy loads up stairs. Use of commercial cleansers, exposure to outside winter temperatures. This position works under close supervision and receives specific instructions on required tasks and work expected. Work is closely monitored and reviewed for accuracy. Do Not apply in-person MAIL RESUMES TO: Pioneer Ridge Management, LLC Attn: Human Resources PO BOX 774671 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

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

HAYDEN:BRAND NEW. 1600 sqft 4BD, 2BA apt. Stainless appliances. Very nice with upgraded finishes. 1st, last, deposit. $1500 970-846-7488

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STEAMBOAT:West Side Available NOW ! 1BD, 1.5BA with 2 car + Flex space. $1400 monthly + utilities. David Epstein 970-291-9555

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA, lower level, well-lit, near downtown & mountain bus, 2 parking spots, W/D, HW floors, NS, pets considered, ideal for responsible couple or small family. $1100 + util. Available now. Call Curtis 970-846-1061

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, new appliance, new carpet, Apartment for rent in Dream Island. $875 monthly $900 deposit electric, NP. Call 970-879-0261

STEAMBOAT: Downtown Proper 2BD, 1BA, great location, NS, NP, all amenities. $1050 month, deposit negotiable. For more information, Darren 970-846-2981

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

STEAMBOAT:Oldtown Garage Apartment, 2BD, 1BA, WD, NS, 1 parking space, 2 blocks from post office & OTHS $1200 month. 970-879-4893 STEAMBOAT:Superior Location on Oak St, Downtown. 2 OR 3 bdrm, 1ba, unfurnished, NS, NP, 1st, and last month, off street parking, newly remodeled, WD hookups, call Moser & Assoc. 970-879-2839

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

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STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA Sunny, clean apartment. Old Town. $950 month. Available September 1st. Includes WD, trash, water. NS, NP 970-846-9914 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: 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 STEAMBOAT:Large, open 1BD apartment in town, office, WD. $1,200 monthly INCLUDES CABLE /UTILITIES. NS, NP, 1 vehicle only! 970-819-5353 STEAMBOAT:1bedroom apartment downtown. One car driveway. New bathroom, wood stove. $750 + deposit includes internet, wood. NP NS. 970-819-2650 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA, Private, quiet, WD, NS, pets negotiable. $1200 monthly. Call 970-376-5442 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:Cute small studio on mountain. NS, NP. 1 year lease. $700 month includes all utilities. First, last, deposit. (970)870-0449 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 STEAMBOAT:Caretaker studio, 20 minutes from downtown. Furnished, private entrance, patio. NS, NP, lease. $725. 970-846-6767 See this property at tntpropertiesonline.com 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:$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! NEW LOW RENT!

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

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:Hilltop Pkwy Condo, partially furnished 2BD, 2BA, WD, NS, Lease. 1st, last, deposit. $1297+ Utilities. Available Immediately (970) 846-4951. 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

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

STEAMBOAT:3BD 3BA, next to ski mountain, fully furnished, jacuzzi, shuttle bus, NP, NS, WD, $2100 month, Call 970-819-1540

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:Nice, quiet, sunny 2BD, 2BA on Mountain. Fireplace, balcony, WD, hottub, pool, internet, cable, water, trash, great landlord! $1050 OBO. 970-819-6675 STEAMBOAT: Shadow Run, 1bd, new bathroom, furnished, clean, walk to Gondola, NS, NP $800 970-819-2233 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: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: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:Immaculate Pines 2BD, 2BA with Loft, furnished, lots of storage, WD, NS, NP, bus, near Central Park, Lease.$1400 846-6767 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Walton Village condo, fully furnished, beautiful unit, NS, NP. Available now. 1st, last, deposit. $1,100 monthly. 970-819-7505

STEAMBOAT:Sunray Meadows 1BD, 1BA, heated garage $1200; Shadow Run Newly Remodeled 2BD, 2BA pool $1300; Both furnished, FP, HTB, WD, Cable, Net, trash, NS, NP all except electric. Call 970-879-8726 or 970-846-1407 STEAMBOAT:Yampa views, 2BD, 2BA. Fully furnished, WD, wireless internet, cable tv, all utilities. $1375 per month, NS, NP. 303-717-3766 or gabenjoy@comcast.net

STEAMBOAT:Great landlord seeking great tenants! Five exceptional properties available for long term rental. 3 mountian condos, 2 sf homes. 970-846-3353 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:Nicely Remodeled 2BD, 1BA, mountain, bus, WD, NP, $900 month negotiable. All utilities included except gas & electric. Bridget 804-366-0073 STEAMBOAT:Ski in ski out Storm Meadows condo. Furnished. 1bd, 1bath. Cozy. $900, 1st, last, dep. NS, NP Utilities included. 970-846-2354 STEAMBOAT:1BD 1BA NEWLY REMODELED TIMBERS CONDO. HARDWOOD FLOORS, FIREPLACE, HOTTUB, LAUNDRY, GREAT VIEWS. $850 + LOW UTILITIES. NS NP (970)846-7047 STAGECOACH:Wonderful Wagon Wheel 2 bedroom 1 bath condo. Fireplace, w/d in complex. No smoking, no pets. $750.00. 720-244-5514 STEAMBOAT:1BD 2BA Walton Village. Remodeled. partially furnished. Gas fireplace. Hot Tub. $950 + deposit. 970-819-0731 STEAMBOAT:Cheap 2BD 2BA, condo on mountain with office, spacious, views, all amenities, snow removal, WD, can be fully furnished. 970-846-6773

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, $900 includes everything! Mostly furnished, NS, NP, lease negotiable. First, Last, & Deposit. Near pool, bus stop, four blocks to Gondola. 970-846-3128 STEAMBOAT: 1 BLOCK TO SKI 2BD, bus. Most utilities included. Nicely Redone $1200 month, Available NOW, NS, NP. 970-846-0713

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:2bedroom, 2bathroom. Shadow Run, WD, Fireplace, pool, hot tubs on site, NP. $1200 INCLUDING UTILITIES & deposit 970-846-1172 STEAMBOAT:Alpine Meadows 2BD 2BA unfurnished, bus route, hot tub, sunny, views. NS, NP, WD $1250. Axis West Realty 970-879-8171 www.AxisWestRealty.com STEAMBOAT:3bd 1ba condo avail. 9/1. 2 blks from gondy, on bus route, ns, np, $1500 +electric. 1st and security. 970-367-3449 STEAMBOAT:The Lodge 2BD, 2BA, across street from Gondola and ski area! Furnished, WD, FP, deck, pool, hot tub, NP. Avail Oct. $1695 includes all utilities, Call Central Park Management 879-3294 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:2bed, 2bath, Furnished The Pines by City Market. On bus route, includes utilities, NS, NP $1395 Central Park Management 970-879-3294 STEAMBOAT:Yampa View 2BD + loft, 3BA, complete remodel, Spectacular Views! Short term lease up to 6 months. Call Mike 846-8692 STEAMBOAT:Cozy 1bd 1ba on mtn, fully furnished, NP, NS, $750 month + elec 1st, last, sec 970-819-7785 STEAMBOAT:1bd, 1ba, on mountain, bus route. W/D, tennis, pool, hot tub. Available NOW! $950 month. Lease Negotiable. NP. 970-846-5273 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: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:Shadow run, 2BD, 2BA furnished Pool, hottubs, deck, cable, gas, internet, shuttle. WD, NS, NP. 200yds to Gondola, $1250/mo. 440-666-6008.

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: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 fully furnished at mountain, utilities include: cable, internet, electric $1100 month 970-819-1540

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

STEAMBOAT:1BD 1BA with garage, Pines at Ore House, WD, $1200 includes cable, trash and water, NP NS, Call Amy 619-417-7454

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

STEAMBOAT:Sunny, Quiet 1bedroom, 1bath condo on Mountain. Pool, Hot tub, bus. $950 month +utilities. 1st month plus deposit. Beth 970-846-2770 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:Furnished 1BD. 1BA Walton Village. NS, NP, WD, on bus route, hottub. $900 monthly plus deposit. Some utilities included. 970-879-4857 STAGECOACH: Half off first month. 2BD, 1BA Wagon Wheel condo. New paint, FP, NS, NP $850 month. +utilities. Brian 619-218-9394 STEAMBOAT:Comfortable, updated top corner 3BD, 2BA. On mountain, NS, NP, $1500 month + utilities or $1800 all included. 970-879-5923 STEAMBOAT:Available Immediately! Spacious unit on the River, 2BD, 2BA, A/C and W/D. Water, gas, electric included. NS, NP, $1450 monthly, to see, call Roger at 970-319-2886. STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, On Mountain 1car garage, storage. WD, FP, NS, NP. $1175 includes heat, water, trash, cable, internet. 303-957-7977 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:Looking for a cheap rent? Live in my 2BD, 1BA mountain condo while I sell it. $1000 NS/NP 970-846-6444 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:Mountain Unit 2BR, 2BA, NP, NS, Furnished, pool, gym, hot tub, tennis Available Now - Mid Dec. $1000 month 819-2858

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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: 2BD, 1BA near Gondola, Bus. Remodeled, unfurnished. Flexible lease. Avail. 8/19. $1,100 NP, NS! 970.547.4662 STAGECOACH:Wagonwheel, quiet, 3bed 2bath condo, new paint, carpeting, fridge. Close to lake, 1 year. lease, NS, NP, $1000 monthly. 970-736-2600

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:Mountain View, Clean, 2bd, 2BA, 1 Car Garage. Includes Heat, Cable, Internet, WD, Available Now. No Pets, $1375 970-879-4529

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 Ridge Top floor 2bd 2ba, HUGE GARAGE W/ EXTRA STORAGE, partially furnished, bus route on mt. WD, NS, NP Call Tim 970-846-1708

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STEAMBOAT: Cheapest 1BD on the mountain! 970-846-6773

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:Mountain 1BD, 1BA, furnished, quiet, views, fireplace, WD, cable, internet, garage, pet considered. $1350 Utilities Included, NS, Available 09/10. 970-879-1776 STEAMBOAT:On mountain unobstructed views, 2blocks to Gondola, remodeled, new appliances, furnished, 2BD, separate BA, Shower, NS, NP. $1250 970-481-7640 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 HAYDEN:2BD Duplex, $650 monthly +utilities +deposit, NP, gas heat, deck, quiet neighborhood, Available Now. 970-879-1200 STEAMBOAT: 4BD, 4BA, Fish Creek - Tamarack Area $1800. Call 846-0853 STEAMBOAT: 2bd, loft, 1ba, furnished or unfurnished, utilities included. On the mountain, bus route, NP, NS. Call Bill at 879-2854. 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:2BD, 1BA, Great Location Downtown. $1150. Water and trash included. Cozy, quiet, NS, NP. First, last, deposit, lease. 970-846-8364 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.

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

OAK CREEK:3BD, 2BA, $850 +utilities. updated windows, kitchen, bath, flooring. WD, yard, storage. Pet considered, NS, 1st, Last, Deposit. 970-736-2383

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:STORE ALL YOUR STUFF! New, in-town, 2BD 1BA, oversized 2-car garage. Low utilities, views, high ceilings, Emerald trailhead, cul-de-sac, WD, NS, 10/1, $1700, 970-879-7736

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

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

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HAYDEN:3bdrm, 2ba, 2 car garage, hot tub, fenced yard, shed, $1,650 per month +deposit, Call 970-846-3954 HAYDEN: 3BD, 2BA. Home. Deposit, utilities, $1,000 monthly. Available September 1st. 970-276-3365 or 970-276-3185 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:Very private old town location, 2BD 2BA charming house, $1600 +utilities. 970-846-8888 STEAMBOAT:Great downtown home, quiet neighborhood, 3BD, 2BA, newly remodeled, pets welcome. WD, NS, $1,650 monthly plus utilities and deposit. (970)846-4267 STEAMBOAT:Strawberry Park 3BD, 2BA $2000 5BD, 3BA (includes 1BD APT) $2650, garage, Horse, dog OK, downtown close. Paul 970-879-1086, 970-846-9783 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 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: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 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 HAYDEN:3br 2 bath 2000 sq ft. Sun room, gas heat, 1 car garage, landscaped. $1200 plus utilities. First, last, deposit. 1 year lease. NP. 970-736-2478 STEAMBOAT:Great Old Town house. Walk to schools and downtown. 4 bdrm, 3bth, WD, yard, garage, pets negotiable, $2450; 970-846-2573 STAGECOACH: Custom log home 3BD, 3BA, + loft, backed up to national forest. $1800 month. Call Bill 970-879-6293 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. CLARK:Horse Property! 3.88 acres, barn, X-fenced, 3 beds, 2 baths, garage, 15 minutes to town. $1800 monthly. NS. 970-871-1810

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 Location: 2 bedrooms, 1-bathroom, unfurnished. Gas fireplace. WD. Large yard. Pets negotiable. $1,450 $1,350 per month. (970) 879-1982. OAK CREEK: 3BD + den, 2BA, 2 car garage, walk to town and schools. $1200 month Call 970-276-3638 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 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:Ranch House, 2 miles E Hayden, 3BD, 1BA Pet possible, NS, long term lease. $1350 month. Call 970-629-1977 STEAMBOAT:Great Location Downtown 3BD, 2BA, Large yard, 1 car garage, pet considered, $2075 Month. Call 846-5551 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 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 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:OLDTOWN 5BD, 2BA, beautiful views, big yard, Close to schools, NS. Refeences needed. $1800 plus utilities 867 Deerfoot Ave 719-661-1142 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:3bed, 2bath new home in family oriented neighborhood. 2car heated garage, large fenced backyard. Stainless steel appliances. Pets negotiable. $1600 970-367-6028 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 STEAMBOAT:Furnished luxury home. The best kept secret on 20 acres only 5 miles from Steamboat. Enjoy the panoramic views from this luxurious ranch estate. 4,200 sf furnished 4 bedroom, 3 bath, gourmet kitchen, 20 ft stone fireplace in great room, movie theater, exercise room and loft. Large decks to enjoy the beautiful gardens and koi pond. Double heated garage. On-site caretakers, plowing and ground maintenance. $3,900 monthly. 970-846-8635 OAK CREEK:Newly remodeled 1BR, 1BA. Great street, large fenced yard, storage /workshop. WD, NS, Pets Neg. $825+ utilities, deposit. 970-879-6816

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

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STEAMBOAT:FURNISHED NICE 1BR, 1 BA WD, includes utilities, TV, 20 minutes to town. One person. NS, NP, $895. 970-870-6423 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: Beautiful home on 49 acres. 3BD + caretaker. 20 minutes from downtown. NS. $2400 month. 970-879-8814 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:Base of Mountain, 3bd, 3ba, Unfurnished, WD, HT, Garage, Pets Negotiable. 970-879-1982 CLARK:2100 sqft. 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 2+ garage, skylights, deck, views of Zirkels. $1900 monthly. NS, Pets negotiable. 970-871-1810. OAK CREEK: 2BD, 1BA, partially furnished home. Large fenced yard, dogs ok, $1100 month, available Sept 1st. Call 360-649-4442 or 919-815-3404. STEAMBOAT:KIND PETS WELCOME IN OLD TOWN COTTAGE! Park across street, 2 BR/ 1BA, wd flrs, avail. now. $1,300 846.9772

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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

OAK CREEK:3BD, 2BA $1100 month + utilities, NS, Pets ok. 1st , last & $500 deposit. Call Don 720-203-7916

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, Indian Meadows, Pond, River, pets negotiable, $1700 monthly or lease with option to Buy. Utilities included. 970-846-5632 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 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:New luxury 4BD, 4BA large 2 car garage on bus route. NS, NP, $2500 unfurnished or $2800 furnished per month. Chuck 879-2871 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: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: Whistler Village 2 BD 1.5 BA, Large Deck, WD, Near Bus Route. NP. $895. Call Central Park Management 879-3294.

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

STEAMBOAT:Small 1bedrooms, 1bath, Mobile Home for rent in Dream Island. $775 monthly $900 deposit + utilities, no pets. Call; 970-879-0261

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

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

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

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

STAGECOACH: 5BD, 2BA, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings. Oversized 2 Car Garage, Pets okay! Available October 1st. $1,850 per month. 970-736-8374

PHIPPSBURG: South Routt Country Home 3BD, 2BA on 1.5 acres, barn, corral, pets negotiable, horses negotiable. $1100 month. Call 970-638-4535

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.

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

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

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STEAMBOAT:Private, Quiet Whistler 2BD, 1BA furnished, Oct -May. $1400 includes some utilities. Hottub, pool, NP,NS 1st, last, deposit. Call 434-378-1556

STEAMBOAT:Duplex,Old Fish Creek Falls Rd. Amazing views, quiet neighborhood, Remodeled! 3BD, 2BA, office, bus, FP, WD, NS, NP. $1600. 970-879-5862 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1.5BA Whistler Townhome. WD, deck, pool, hot tub, NS, NP. $950 month includes most utilities. 1st, last, security. 970-846-2451. STEAMBOAT:Saddle Creek 2BD, 2BA +loft, fully furnished, bus route, WD, garage. $1750 month + gas & electric. NS, NP 970-879-9113 STEAMBOAT:Beautiful Newer: 2Masters, 2.5bath, decks, garage, fireplace, WD. Family neighborhood, rec area. River access, bus route. NS, NP. $1500. 970.846.5537 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: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:Sunburst Townhome, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom fully furnished. Available Oct. 1. $1,300 month +deposit. Year lease. NS NP Call 970-291-9115.

STEAMBOAT:AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 2bd 1ba Whistler Unit. Recent partial renovation. Last, deposit only. Includes several utilities and amenities. $950 month 970-596-9884

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

STEAMBOAT:2BR 2BA, sunny end unit on mountain, large patio, new carpet, good parking, on bus route, $1200 monthly +utilities. 970-846-6853.

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: Furnished room in Cute Old Town Home, includes everything. $600 monthly References 1st, last, deposit. Call 970-819-2288 STEAMBOAT:Sunny room, private bath, Stylish, clean, townhome, Quiet, private! Garage, WD, dishwasher, Fireplace, decks, NS, NP, $625 month includes cable, hi-speed internet, 970-846-2294 STEAMBOAT:Private furnished room & bath home near Soda Creek Elementary. fridge, micro, WD, $450 monthly includes utilities. References, deposit. 970-879-5424 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:2bd, shared bath, nice townhome. hot tub, NP, NS, $550 each includes utilities (970)846-4312 STEAMBOAT:New Furnished Townhome with Master Bedroom Overlooking Valley. Private Bath, WD, DW, WiFi. $750. Couples considered. Available Now! 970-846-0440 STEAMBOAT:1BD with private bathroom. Between town and mtn. on bus route. NS, pets nego. $600/month includes utilities. 970-846-1609. STEAMBOAT:1 bedroom in new house for rent. All utilities included. WD, Direct TV. $575 970-870-2944 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:Master bedroom with private bath in large new home, $750 month, no lease, NP, NS, call for details 970-367-5509 STEAMBOAT:Walk to Gondola /Bus 2 rooms in 4BD, 3BA great furnished home. WD,NS, pets negotiable. $550 -$650 + utilities. 846-6910

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. MILNER:Room with 2 students. Great place; Tons of room. NS, Pets Okay! $475 INCLUDES utilities, amazing deal. Call Kyle 970-402-4089. 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: Share 2Brm in town on Butcherknife Creek. WD, huge yard, Month to Month $650 includes utilities. 970-846-0954 or 720-235-9989 STEAMBOAT:Bedroom on mountain, cable, wireless, WD, bus route, bike path. NS, NP, $550 monthly includes utilities. First, last, deposit. 846-7230 STEAMBOAT:Two furnished rooms available. $575 -$625 includes utilities. WD, NP, hi speed internet. Month to month. No deposits. 970-871-7638, 970-870-1430. STEAMBOAT:Pets OK, furnished, single-family home, Close to Old Town, 2 rooms available, $600 per month + utilities. $1200 deposit. 303-459-1106 STEAMBOAT:Great Views for a roommate from private sunny deck. Quiet, second floor Apt, upper Copper Ridge Business Park. WD, NS, NP $500 + utilities. Better than living on the mountain. 970-819-8151

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STEAMBOAT:Furnished room in 3BD 3BA house, private bath, $600 includes, utilities, cable, WD, deposit, no lease, West End Village 970-846-6429.

STEAMBOAT:3bd 2ba home, Pets Negotiable, no smoking, on bus route. Residential or Commercial use. $1,800 OBO, VACANT, Ron 875-2914

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:PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE Local design firm has studio desk space available for lease flexible configuration Call 970-875-0590

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: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:Really!! 3000sqft of retail space $1500 month + NNN. 700 block of Lincoln, tenant parking lot, Fantastic location. 970-870-3473

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

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

CRAIG:Shop - warehouse, 4800sf or 9360sf, office, 4 large bay doors, acreage, 1st Street and Ranney, available September, 970-629-2252

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

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: First Month Free! Copper Ridge Warehouse / Office. 2200 sqft or can be divided. 800-540-5063

Ideal Downtown Office Space

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:3 Copper Ridge Units. OfficesWarehouse - Mezzanines. 12ft garage Doors outside storage. Two big, one small. 970-879-7659, 846-9643 HAYDEN:New 1600 sqft Workshop, Storage facility, Two 12’ overhead garage doors. Ready for tenant finish. $1200 First, last, deposit. 970-846-7488

CRAIG:Office space for rent /lease 1100sqft, ALL utilities paid, heat, air, water, garbage. 506 Breeze St. 970-824-6097 leave message STEAMBOAT: Office space singles to 5 room suites. Historic building 737 Lincoln and Mountain location. Private parking both locations. 970-870-3473 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.

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 HAYDEN Airport Garages. Own/rent heated storage unit for cars, home, business. 970-879-4440. STEAMBOAT:Mini storage units available immediately, 8x10 $80 month no long term contracts please call Black Diamond 970-879-5300 OUTDOOR STORAGE Lots for rent or buy in city limits. Availability for vehicles, equipment, materials & snow storage. 970-846-8796

STEAMBOAT:FOUR STAR SHERATON PRIVATE, BI-LEVEL PENT HOUSE STYLE CONDOMINIUM. Recently Remodeled, Sleeps 6-7. Mini Home Away From Home! vrbo.com/1866 (970)870-9768 STEAMBOAT:Timbers top floor unit, 2 loft bd, 2ba fully furnished and equipped, great views, October through March, $1200, 970-879-1776

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

STEAMBOAT:Quaint, 306 Oak St, office space, available immediately, main floor approx 1000 sq ft, $21 per sq ft, NNN, 970-879-3202

BEST VALUE - GREAT PRICE!!! Only $275,000. DEER CREEK 1BEDROOM, GARAGE, COMPLETELY REMODELED! Ground Floor, Mossrock Fireplace, Full-Size WD, PETS! Walk to Ski, Bus. $8,000 IRS TaxCredit before 11/30/2009! http://westslope.craigslist.org/reo/1321670501.html Buyer agents welcome! 970-846-7275

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Commercial Retail in Downtown Steamboat Offered at $899,000 #125768 Excellent commercial retail building in the center of downtown. Extensively remodeled exterior and interior. Used as art gallery for over 10 years. High traffic area would make a great showroom. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Make the smart business move to Fox Creek Park while interest rates are still low. Prices starting at under $200SF. 879.9133 STEAMBOAT: THE VICTORIA 10th & Lincoln RETAIL AND OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE OR LEASE Hal Unruh - Prudential Steamboat Realty 970-875-2413

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

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

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Beautiful Quail Run unit, only $369,000. 2BD, 2BA, garage, perfect condition. Vacant, easy to show. Roy Powell, RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661

STEAMBOAT:Clean work, live 2400’, radiant heat, new dishwasher, stove, carpet, amazing master suite 2.5 baths, great views, location, 970-879-1313 $1605 STEAMBOAT:High visibility, showroom warehouse, on HWY 40, fenced storage yard. Call Ron Wendler or Todd Asbury 970-870-8800 Colorado Group Realty

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

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: 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:1048SF road frontage shop with 475SF office, can separate. 10’x10’ garage door, 14’ ceilings. 1542SF shop, dock height $8.60SF NNN. 970.879.9133

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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: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

STEAMBOAT:First month free. Professional suites and individual offices available at 1205 Hilltop Pkwy from $600. Lofted ceilings, AC, security, plenty of parking, great views from every office. Call Jules 879-5242

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

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

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Looking for 1+ laid back roommate to split rent beginning Sept. Pet friendly. Will share your place or find new one. 828-674-5925.

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

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Looking for an Affordable Condo? There are many condos to choose from! Whether you are looking for a one, two or three bedroom unit, something with a garage or views to take your breath away, give me a call. Something available in all price ranges. Let me show them to you today. Great financing available for qualified buyers. Call Cheryl Foote at 970-846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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

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Best condo Value Under $250K on the Mountain Offered at $234,900 #125295 This cozy 2 bedroom/2 bath unit is a fully furnished turn key unit with ski mountain views. Solid management program with Mountain Resorts. Building recently renovated and paid for! Call Bob Bomeisl at (970)846-3046 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Enjoy rental income for this affordable 4BD 4BA country home plus accessory apartment, $499,900. Roy Powell REMAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661

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

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

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

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

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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Tired of Small Lots? Offered at $1,450,000 #123615 What a rare find to have 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and over 4,300 square feet sitting on 2 acres in the middle of Steamboat Springs! With a beautiful open lot and no neighbors within a stone’s throw, you’ll be able to create some special memories amongst the grounds of this private setting. The tremendous views range from the Steamboat Ski Area to the Flat Tops and Emerald Mountain. Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.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

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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

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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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

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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

The Ideal Mountain Home Offered at $2,863,000 #120016 Finally…The Ideal Mountain Home! Superior design and breathtaking views at the Steamboat Ski Area. Distinctive floor plan includes high-style finishes throughout. The main home features four bedrooms, four and one-half baths and an attached one bedroom, one bath carriage house. This is truly an impeccable resort home with everything you expect, and more importantly, everything you deserve. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at 970-846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

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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.

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Unencumbered Beauty Offered at $1,170,000 #125293 This 35-acre ranch is fully outfitted with a 6,940 square foot barn with horse stalls, indoor round pen, heated tack room, feed room and hayloft. The 1,184 square foot living quarters has an attached 3-car garage, covered patio and an outdoor hot tub with panoramic views of the Steamboat Ski Area, Walton Creek Canyon, Rabbit Ears Pass and the Yampa Valley. Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Views, Views, Views! Offered at $3,595,000 #125698 Possibly the best views of the mountain can be seen from this 5 bedroom/ 7 bath home. The master suite is on the main level with its own office and walk out to a private hot tub. A large family room, wine cellar, great storage and incredible craftsmanship can be found in this new luxury home. Call for an appointment. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Family Home in Heritage Park Offered at $469,900 #126384 Cozy and comfortable 3 bedroom/3 bath home with huge great room, vaulted ceilings, hand-hewn hickory floors and very nice finishes throughout. Lower level bedroom suite with spacious bathroom and family room. Large deck with hot tub, mature aspens, sprinkler system plus fenced and landscaped yard. Call Colleen de Jong at 970-846-5569 Colleen@PruSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Overlook Drive Oasis Offered at $1,995,000 #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 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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

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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.

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.

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

Affordable Horse Property Offered at $275,000 #125469 Beautiful & affordable Ag property with new barn, living quarters attached at one end. Home has vaulted ceilings in the timber frame style. Nice upper end kitchen cabinets. Home is off grid and has 3000 gallon cistern buried, owner also drilled a well that is not currently in use. A spring is on the property near the cistern. Adjacent 79.85 acres available also for additional $220,000. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at 970-846-8418 steiny@cmn.net 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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Luxury Home in the Sanctuary Offered at $3,595,000 #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 Prudential Steamboat Realty Built for Entertaining Offered at $1,995,000 #124657 This luxury 6 bedroom home in the mountain area is nestled in one of Steamboat’s most coveted neighborhoods and sits on over 1 acre. Alluring finishes include walnut floors, alder trim & doors, central sound system, incredible stonework and caretaker’s unit. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with a fireplace, sitting area, exposed beams and professional grade stove/oven. This home is perfectly appointed for entertaining both family and friends. Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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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

3 BD, 2BA, new kitchen and carpet, wood stove, shed and hot tub, West Acres #50, $72,000, call 970-819-7690

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Hayden 2BR, 2BA with window air & small garage. Great condition, built in 2000. $48,900. Amy J. Williams at (970) 276-9101. Colorado Group Realty.

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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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STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, Yard. On bus route. Furnished. $15,000 OBO. $10,000 down, owner financed the rest, 970-879-1192

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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. 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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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

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120 Acres on Trout Creek and the Yampa River! Offered at $1,595,000 #118238 Trout Creek and the Yampa River flow through this incredible fishing property just 15 minutes from town. This 3 bedroom home has an office, a sunroom plus a large 3-car garage with a workshop. A spacious living room has a wall of windows that bring the outdoors in. Enjoy wide open views of the surrounding mountains and the river below. With a new, 2,800 square foot barn, this is a paradise for recreation and wildlife hosting elk, deer, eagles and cranes. Approximately 1,000 feet of Yampa River frontage! Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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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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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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STEAMBOAT:Peaceful Sanctuary on golf course. Beautifully Remodeled 2+BD �� with designer finishing & furnishings �� throughout. Must see to appreciate. 970-879-5011

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

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

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

Rare Ranchland in South Valley Offered at $999,000 #118981 Rare parcel near Lake Catamount. Extensive panoramic views of the ski area, divide, Sarvis wilderness area, Blacktail Mountain, Stagecoach, and Thorpe Mountain. Wonderful pond dug in the late 1950’s is a wildlife watcher’s delight. Homesite has 30+ year old trees and the best views in the South Valley. Sellers have owned and farmed this land since 1954. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at 970-846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

Fixer Upper! 1997 Palm Harbor 16x76, 3BD, 2BA, needs work, on rented lot. $23,000. 970-824-2927

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

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Beautiful North Routt County, majestic views and serenity, lots and acreages starting at $98,000 - $214,000. REMAX/STEAMBOAT Roy 970-846-1661

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

20 Mile Views to Zirkel Wilderness! Offered at $179,000 This parcel overlooks lush hay-producing meadows in the historic Elk River Valley. Massive old growth cottonwoods frame your views. Electric and phone to lot lines. Water shared and supplied by infiltration gallery. Year-round county road maintenance to lot lines. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at 970-846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Historic Ranch with 360 Degree Views Offered at $1,295,000 Rare opportunity to own a small historic ranch only 2 miles from town. Charming 3 bedroom home with new updated kitchen including stainless, granite and hickory floors. Property Includes a secondary bunkhouse. Exceptional water rights, pond, large historic barn, fenced and cross fenced. 360 degree views of ski area and the entire Yampa Valley. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at 970-846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

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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

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

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

Area Flow Level Boulder Creek ..............54 ..........dead Clear Ck/Golden .........136 ..........dead S. Platte/Bailey ............134 ..........dead Lower Poudre ..............213 ..........dead

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STREAM FLOWS

Area Flow Level Brown's Canyon ..........300 ............low Gore Canyon..............1480 ........med. Yampa R./Steamboat ..100 ..........dead Green R./Green R......2490 ..........low

WEATHER TRIVIATM

Q: What was the lowest pressure for a hurricane striking the U.S.?

A: 26.34 inches; Labor Day Hurricane, September 1935.

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