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Subaru RallyTeam USA Driver Travis Pastrana chats with, from left, Tim Aigner, Gabe Aigner, Frank Becker and Lauri Aigner during a signing session Thursday evening at Cook Chevrolet/Jeep/Subaru. Pastrana, a supercross champion and X Games gold medalist, is in town with Rally Colorado 2009.

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Correction The Sailors Golf Shootout benefit tournament starts at noon Monday. The time was incorrect in a sports brief on page 21 of Thursday’s Steamboat Today.

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Planning supports 700 Commission sends annexation on to Sept. 29 date with City Council Tom Ross

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Planning Commissioner Karen Dixon hailed the Steamboat 700 proposal Thursday night as a “framework for concentrated, dense, smart growth” as she made the successful

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motion clearing a path for the creation of more than 2,000 new homes just outside the city’s western boundary. The Steamboat Springs Planning Commission voted, 42, to recommend approval of the annexation ordinance for the long-debated development. Steamboat 700 now moves on

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to a first reading of an ordinance before Steamboat Springs City Council on Sept. 29, with a second and final reading scheduled for Oct. 13. Commissioner Jason Lacy seconded Dixon’s motion. The dissenters were Vice Chairman Richard Levy and Cedar Beauregard, with commis-

sion chairwoman Kathi Meyer absent. Levy said he thinks the fiscal neutrality promised to residents within the existing city limits is far from certain and the original West of Steamboat Springs Area Plan never anticiSee Planning, page 14

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Garden Club plans events in Hayden Group adds more projects to calendar Blythe Terrell

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90-minute masterpiece

Artist Cherie Duty drew a crowd of spectators Friday afternoon to watch her create her 90-minute masterpiece at a quick-draw event at the Center for Visual Arts. The artists had 90 minutes to create a piece, which was auctioned off later that evening as part of Rural Philanthropy Days. The money from the auction went to the Center for Visual Arts.

The Hayden Garden Club took on an ambitious agenda when it started a year and a half ago, and the group is making headway. The club organized a summer farmers market downtown. It has started beautification programs, appeared in parades and shared knowledge and expertise at monthly meetings. But there’s still work to do. The next step, Tammie Delaney said, is building organization into the group. The club has met casually since March 2008, drawing six to about 25 people each time, she said. No officers have been elected, and the club doesn’t collect dues. But

Learn more For more information about the Hayden Garden Club, call Tammie Delaney at Yampa Valley Feeds at 276-4250.

the group is considering joining the National Garden Club network. “The benefits of it is then having a national organization that enables us to have a nonprofit status but also networks us into all the other clubs nationwide,” Delaney said. “So it’s something we’re looking into.” It’s not that the Garden Club wants to straighten out into a formal affair. Several members sit on boards and commissions in town and enjoy the more flexible, fun atmosphere at the See Garden Club, page 13

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YVRA funding on the table

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Hayden council hears about planned improvements at airport HAYDEN

Yampa Valley Regional Airport officials are planning $46 million in capital projects during the next decade. Those projects are funded partly through contributions from the municipalities that reap the benefits of air service. Airport Manager Dave Ruppel laid out the importance of that money for the Hayden Town Council at a work session with the Routt County Board of Commissioners on Thursday. Ruppel touted benefits, noting that 70 percent of winter vacation visitors come through YVRA and that more than 25 percent of the area’s sales tax revenue can be attributed to the airport. The town didn’t contribute

from the Colorado Department of Transportation and 2.5 percent from local governments. The airport pays for its own day-to-day operations. Martin suggested that the airport is an asset but also a cost. The town funds some road maintenance near YVRA and provides police services. “We feel fortunate to have it, but it’s also a reminder every day that we have an obligation to it,” he said. Ruppel, commissioners and Martin also discussed the proposed car-rental sales tax. Hayden voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to add a 3.5 percent sales tax to car rentals. That would affect businesses almost exclusively at the airport. The tax is expected to raise about $100,000 next year if

District to pursue funding options to possibly demolish building Jack Weinstein

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It would cost the Hayden School District more than $151,000 to repair the middle school’s dilapidated gymnasium, Superintendent Greg Rockhold told Hayden School Board members Wednesday. The most recent repair estimate far exceeds previous estimates of $20,000 to $30,000. Even demolishing the structure could cost $45,000 to $80,000. The School Board in August requested that Rockhold solicit bids to repair and demolish the 62-year-old gym, which is not being used because of struc-

tural issues that make it unsafe for occupation. An engineering study this summer recommended repairs that district officials said they couldn’t afford. The district received only one bid for repairing the gym and two for demolishing it. The same company that estimated repairs at $150,000 said it would cost nearly $80,000 to demolish the building. The second demolition bid, from Steamboat Springs-based Environmental Resource Group, came in at more than $45,000. Board member Sharon Nereson said she was surprised the bid to repair the gym was so high. Hayden High School Principal Troy Zabel said repairing

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any sales tax cash back to YVRA this year. Town Manager Russ Martin acknowledged the benefits of the airport but said the town probably couldn’t afford to pay in 2010, either. “Our 2009 budget, much like our 2010 budget, is very much a zero-capital budget and a maintenance-only, operations budget,” Martin said. The town typically has contributed 10 percent of the sales tax from YVRA businesses back to the airport. The airport accounts for about half of Hayden’s sales tax income. The airport’s next scheduled upgrade is the Phase 3 terminal expansion. That two-year improvement is expected to start next year, Ruppel said. YVRA typically gets 95 percent of capital funding from the Federal Aviation Administration, 2.5 percent

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the middle school gym would include asbestos removal, which added to the cost and limited the number of companies that could do it. The engineering study recommended repairs including reinforcing the gym with a steel frame, reinforcing the deteriorating south masonry wall with concrete pillars, replacing doors and windows and shoring up the foundation. “I can’t in good conscience recommend spending $150,000, even $30,000 to fix the gym,” Rockhold said Wednesday. Board member Kurt Frentress asked Rockhold whether See Hayden, page 13

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Deanna Simonsen, of Oak Creek, snapped this colorful shot of a rainbow stretching across Stagecoach earlier this week.

School district asks for extras South Routt to ask Song Mountain to provide land or cash

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The South Routt School District will ask the proposed Song Mountain development in Stagecoach to provide land or cash for a future school. After an hour-long work session Thursday night, in which the South Routt School Board heard a presentation about Song Mountain, members approved a motion that directed Superintendent Scott Mader to draft a letter to developers requesting that the district receive land or cash in lieu of public sites. According to design standards

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of Routt County subdivision regulations, “the county shall require the dedication of land and/or payment in lieu thereof for public sites such as schools, fire stations, or other necessary public facilities as determined by the board. Such dedication shall be 5 percent of the gross land area of the proposed subdivision.” There is a caveat, however. The district couldn’t use the cash paid instead of getting land to construct a school, said Routt County Assistant Planning Director Ellen Hoj, who gave the presentation to the School Board. At a meeting last month, the development’s land planner, Peter Patten, of Patten Associates in

Steamboat Springs, said 46 acres at the site had been set aside for a future Oak Creek Fire Protection District station to satisfy the public site requirement. There’s no reason the 5 percent land dedication couldn’t be split between the district and fire station, Hoj said. She said the site set aside for the fire station, toward the southeastern portion of the development, was very steep, had very little developable area and wouldn’t be ideal for a school. She suggested that board members approve a motion directing Mader to draft a letter indicating what the district wanted from the developers. Hoj also suggested that Mader meet with Patten to discuss the district’s proposal. If the district wasn’t able to reach an agreement with the developers of Song Mountain for land as part of the 5 percent dedication for public sites, it could try to negotiate a different deal. The only downside to that, Hoj said, was it wouldn’t be required to do so by the county. She suggested that the letter be drafted and the district meet with Patten before Song Mountain will go before the county next Tuesday to request approval of the conceptual planned unit development and sketch plan — before all the flatter areas of the proposed development were approved for homes. “At first glance, it seems a dollar settlement would be better,” said Board President Tim Corrigan. “But if I had my druSee District, page 15

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Group awarded $3.8M to study sequestration in mountains Collin Smith

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After coming forward as a write-in candidate for the Moffat County School Board election, 19-year-old Lisa Richardson has dropped out of the race for the District 6 seat. However, the election still will have to take place despite the three open seats in districts 2, 4

and 6 being uncontested. “After having more time to think about it, I figured my housing situation isn’t very stable right now,” Richardson said. “I wouldn’t be able to stay in one place for four years. Sometime soon I might be looking at houses that I want to buy, and I’d be very limited because I’d have to live in that district.” To the voters, Richardson said she was sorry she wasn’t

available to be on the School Board this year and that she supported Christine Balderston, who is now running for the seat uncontested. “I was looking forward to running,” she said. “But, it’d probably be better to run once I get my whole housing thing figured out and not have anything be so crazy. I know (Balderston) See Candidate, page 12

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Tri-State Generation & Transmission officials hope a $3.8 million grant award to study carbon sequestration in the mountains south of Craig is one step toward giving the company a lasting future in Northwest Colorado. Tri-State invested heavily in coal, as demonstrated by the three-unit coal power plant south of Craig that it partially owns and operates. That said, the company understands concerns some have with coal’s continued use, and it

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■ The city of Steamboat Springs hosts a Historic Places Bike Tour from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn about the Depot Art Center, Steamboat Mineral Spring, Chamber building, First National Bank building, Howelsen Park Hill, Tow House and Hutchinson Ranch. The free tour begins at the Depot at 1001 13th St. Call 871-8215 to RSVP. Helmets are required.

Virgil “Buddy” Richard Patterson, 68, passed away Sept. 12, 2009, at home surrounded by his family. A memorial service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Ernest Bayer officiating. A committal is at Steamboat Springs Cemetery after the service. A luncheon at the VFW is after the committal. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the Northwest Colorado VNA/Hospice, 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487. “Buddy” will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

■ 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 8700384. ■ Local gardeners sell produce from 5 to 8 p.m. in front of the Hayden Artisan’s Marketplace on Walnut Street. Anyone wishing to participate is welcome. ■ Steamboat Springs High School’s Class of 1979 holds its 30-year reunion at 5 p.m. at The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant. The event continues at Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill. On Saturday, an event begins at 4 p.m. at Slopeside Grill. All friends, family and faculty are invited to all events. Call Donna Mae Hoots at 846-1823. ■ The Steamboat Springs High School Spirit Club hosts a tailgate party from 5 to 6:30 p.m., before the Sailors home football game, in the high school parking lot. There will be free hamburgers, chips and water Sponsored by Steamboat Motors. Come support the Sailors. ■ The inaugural OktoberWest festival kicks off with a cruiser bike parade at 5 p.m. from Howelsen Hill to Little Toots Park and beer tastings at 6 p.m. at participating downtown restaurants. The events continue Saturday and Sunday. Visit steamboatoktoberwest.com or call 8790880. ■ Yampa Valley Feeds and the Hayden Garden Club host a Garden Exchange from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the courtyard of the historic Hayden Grain Elevator. Take veggies and fruits of your labor or an appetizer or drink to share. Call Yampa Valley Feeds at 276-4250. ■ Rally Colorado 2009 hosts a Miller

■ Steamboat Springs Jewish Congregation, Har Mishpacha, conducts Rosh Hashanah services at 7 p.m. All members of the Jewish community and their guests are invited. For location and details, call 879-2082 or visit www.harmishpacha.org/. ■ Square dancing is from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall in Hayden. All are welcome. Free for first-timers. Call 879-3521 for details. ■ The Steamboat Christian Center presents “Stories,” a dessert for women, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. The cost is $7 and reservations can be made by calling Sue Alexander at 871-6153. All women are welcome. ■ Trapper’s Lake Sierra Club and Epilogue Book Co. co-sponsor an evening with David Knibb, author of “Grizzly Wars: The Public Fight Over the Great Bear,” at 7 p.m. at Bud Werner Memorial Library. The event is free. Call Rich at 871-8799. ■ The Steamboat Springs Arts Council starts its new Songwriter Series with a performance by local band Trouble or Nothing, during a CD release party from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Depot Art Center on 13th Street. The show is free. All ages are welcome. Cash bar. ■ Free flu shots for veterans will be given from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Craig TeleHealth Clinic. Veterans who intend to get a flu shot are asked to notify the

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clinic staff by e-mail or by calling after 5 p.m. and leaving a voice message. Veterans do not have to be registered for care at the clinic to get a flu shot, but they will be asked to show proof of veteran status. Send e-mails to april. branstetter@va.gov or gina.andujo@va. gov, or call 970-824-6721.

SATURDAY ■ The U.S. Forest Service will host a public meeting for the Willow Creek Pass Fuel Reduction project at 9 a.m. at North Routt Fire Protection District Station No. 2. Call Mark Cahur at 970-870-2214 or Brian Waugh at 970-870-2185. ■ Steamboat Springs Jewish congregation, Har Mishpacha, conducts Rosh Hashanah services at 10 a.m. There will be a 3 p.m. Tashlich service. All members of the Jewish community and their guests are invited. Membership and contributions are appreciated. For details, call 879-2082 or visit www.harmish pacha.org. ■ Oak Creek hockey registration for children 5 to 18 is from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hockey Hut. Call Charlene at 736-0520, or e-mail Charlene@travelersedge.org. ■ Steamboat Springs’ City Market and the local community host a benefit for Cody Pike from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Market in Central Park Plaza. There will be raffle prizes, food and drink. All proceeds benefit the Pike family, to help with medical expenses. “Buddy the Clown” visits with kids from 10 a.m. to noon. ■ The Home ReSource Center hosts the second annual Creative Community Art Project and Open House from noon to 4 p.m. at the Milner Landfill. There will be free hot dogs and refreshments, with activities for all ages. Visit www.salvageit.org or call 879-6985.

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■ A Yampa River cleanup is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friends of the Yampa, “Respect the Yampa” committee members and about 100 local students are slated to take part in the effort, which needs volunteer supervisors and more participants. A barbecue at Backdoor Sports is after the cleanup.

Coors Welcome Party and rally car display from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue. Rally events continue through Sunday at locations including Howelsen Lodge, downtown Steamboat, the Hayden Speedway and Routt County Fairgrounds. Visit www.rallycolorado. org.

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Rapping Joe’s knuckles Maureen Dowd

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Joe Wilson, congressman, argued that Joe Wilson, chucklehead, should not be formally rebuked. It would be a waste of time, he asserted on the House floor where, six days earlier, he had committed conduct most unbecoming. Other Republicans stepped up to the microphone to agree that this was a distraction from the important things they Dowd could be doing. (Like stepping up their effort to kill President Barack Obama’s attempt to provide health care for the have-nots in society?) “When we are done here today,” said the man who accused the president of

lying, “we will not have taken any steps to improve the country.” Actually, Wilson is dead wrong again. When House Democrats, and a handful of Republicans, reprimanded the congressman on Tuesday evening for refusing to apologize to his colleagues for breaking the rules, it was quite a wonderful way to improve America. It was a rare triumph for civility in a country that seems to have lost all sense of it — from music arenas to tennis courts to political gatherings to hallowed halls — and a ratification of an institution that has relied on strict codes of conduct for two centuries to prevent a breakdown of order. “When you look at the various incidents of misbehavior all across the spectrum,” Rep. James Clyburn, the highest-ranking black lawmaker in Congress, who had pushed for the reprimand, told me afterward, “the one place we ought to be able to say that such conduct is

not acceptable and just cannot be tolerated is in America’s classroom, as I call Congress. Students are looking at us, and they ought not to be able to ever feel that such bad behavior would be condoned.” It was a powerful showdown between two congressmen from South Carolina, one black, one white; one Democrat, one Republican. “Joe Wilson has worked very hard to cultivate a sort of choir-boy image, but I think that most people realize that there’s something else going on with him,” Clyburn said. The two started off on friendly terms long ago when Clyburn was on the board of a national bank and Wilson was on the bank’s local board in West Columbia. “Frankly,” Clyburn told me, “I supported him financially the first time he See Dowd, page 9

More liberal lies about health care Ann Coulter

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I’m trying to get to the next installment of my Pulitzer Prize-deserving series on liberal lies about national health care, but apparently liberals have decided to torture us by neurotically fixating on one lie. After President Barack Obama gave a speech to a joint session of Congress last week passionately defending his national health care plan, the Democrats were agog Coulter at the brilliance of the speech. Nancy Pelosi was so thrilled, her expression almost changed. But as Obama ticked off one demonstrably false claim after another — eliciting 37 standing ovations from the Democrats in the audience — America’s

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greatest living statesman, Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., yelled out, “You lie!” in response to Obama’s claim that the bill will not cover illegal aliens. There are a number of theories about why America’s greatest living statesman shouted “You lie!” at that juncture, but mine is that Wilson said it because Obama told a big, fat stinking lie. Every single American knows it’s a lie. But liberals take pleasure in repeating it — and then condescendingly accusing anyone who doesn’t accept their lie of being a toothless, illiterate racist. Our politicians, media and courts have done everything they can to encourage illegal immigration, including obstinately refusing to enforce the border. While illegals streaming across the border generally aren’t prosecuted, U.S. border patrol agents who naively try to guard the border often are. Wise (and pregnant) Latinas dash across the border just in time to give

birth at American hospitals — medical services paid for by U.S. taxpayers — gaining instant citizenship for their children, thereby entitling them to the entire Chinese menu of American welfare programs. In 2004, 42.6 percent of all babies born at taxpayer expense in California were born to illegal aliens, according to a state report on Medi-Cal-funded deliveries. In hospitals close to the Mexican border, the figure is closer to 80 percent. Remember: This is before health care becomes “free” to every U.S. resident. Hospitals across the country are going bankrupt because the federal government forces them to provide free services to illegals. This situation appears to have angered some segment of the population, in particular, American citizens who pay taxes to support the hospitals, but then are forced to spend See Coulter, page 9 Bruce Tinsley

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hours writhing in pain in hospital waiting rooms. With Americans in a boiling cauldron of rage about the government’s impotent response to the tsunami of illegal immigrants, last year, both political parties ran candidates for president who favor amnesty for illegal immigrants. And now Democrats have the audacity to tell us to our faces that national health care won’t cover illegals. Not only that, but they tell us we must not be able to read if we think it does. The crystalline example of this sneering liberal pomposity came from MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow on Monday night: “Reading the House health care bill would show you that (the bill does not cover illegal aliens). But you know, sometimes reading is hard. Fortunately, in the case of the health reform bill, there is a way to get all of the information that’s in it without any of that pesky reading. “It’s called HearTheBill.org. Volunteer voiceover actors have donated their time to read all 1,017 pages of the house health care reform bill, HR-3200, the America’s Affordable Health

Choices Act of 2009. “So if you don’t want to tire out your eyes, you could just listen to the thing that disproves (Rep. Wilson).” Maddow then played an audio clip of Section 246 from the bill. This section, which liberals keep brandishing like a DNA-stained dress, states: “Nothing in this subtitle shall allow federal payments for affordability credits on behalf of individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States.” In other words, illegal aliens are excluded from precisely one section of the thousand-page, goodie-laden health care bill: Section 246, which distributes taxpayer-funded “affordability credits” to people who can’t afford their own health care. Even this minor restriction on taxpayer largesse to illegals immediately will be overturned by the courts. But the point is: Except for vouchers, the bill does not even pretend to exclude illegals from any part of national health care — including the taxpayer-funded health insurance plan. Moreover, liberals won’t have to wait for some court to find that the words “nothing in this subtitle shall allow” means “this bill allows,” because the

bill contains no mechanism to ensure that the health care vouchers aren’t going to illegal aliens. Nor does the bill prohibit the states from providing taxpayer-funded health care vouchers to illegals. Democrats keep voting down Republican amendments that would insert these restrictions — just before dashing to a TV studio to denounce anyone who says the health care bill covers illegal aliens. It’s as if we have a relative who shows up at every holiday gathering, gets bombed and totals the family car. At the 18th Christmas celebration, he’s not only demanding a drink, but also calling us liars for saying he’s already totaled 17 family cars. Gimme a gin and tonic and the car keys, you lying racist! I think that’s why America’s greatest living statesman erupted with rage when Obama retailed this particular lie during his speech on health care. It’s bad enough to be lied to, but to be lied to by people who accuse us of not being able to read when the problem is that we can read — and also can remember what happened at the last 17 family Christmases — is more than even Mother Teresa could bear without a quick heckle.

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he has raised $2 million in the last week. Former President Jimmy Carter weighed in with Brian Williams of NBC News on Tuesday: “I think an overwhelming portion of the intensely demonstrated animosity toward President Barack Obama is based on the fact that he is a black man.” Clyburn won the manners round, but Wilson was back Tuesday night tweeting his rude new fans, people who, as the minority leader, John Boehner, put it, are “scared to death that the country that they grew up in is not going to be the country that their kids and grandkids grew up in.” It’s not. That country is gone. And in terms of biases that have faded, that’s a good thing. But partly due to the Internet, the standards of behavior in this new country are terrible. If Beaver and Wally were around today, they would probably be writing snarky, revealing blogs about June and Ward.

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ran for office.” During the years, Clyburn tried to “look past” things that bothered him — Wilson’s “membership in some groups that call into question his feelings about his whole notion of white supremacy” and his defense of the Confederate flag flying above the Columbia, S.C., Statehouse. Clyburn said he was “bothered a great deal” by the “real nasty things” Wilson said about the black woman who turned out to be Strom Thurmond’s daughter. In August, Clyburn picked up a newspaper to see that Wilson was holding his first town hall meeting in Clyburn’s district, three minutes from his house, at the high school Clyburn’s children went to — an “in your face” breach of congressional protocol. “He was being confrontational and combative,” Clyburn said. “And Wednesday night was just bringing his town hall

meeting antics to the floor of the House of Representatives.” The black members of Congress were fed up, after a long, hot summer of sulfurous attitudes toward the first black president. Clyburn privately pressed Wilson three times last Thursday to apologize for breaking the rules — Wilson’s own wife asked him who the “nut” was who was hollering at the president — but the Republican was getting chesty with his unlikely new role as king of the rowdies. He was regarded as a hero at the anti-Obama rally in Washington last weekend that featured such classy placards as, with a picture of a lion, “The Zoo has an African and the White House has a Lyin’ African;” “Bury Obamacare with Kennedy;” “We came unarmed (this time)” and “‘Cap’ Congress and ‘Trade’ Obama back to Kenya!” A camera also caught Wilson in Washington signing for a fan a picture of himself confronting the president, and

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the culinary arts or food service management field. The scholarship, which will be completely funded by this tournament, will assist one or more local high school graduates per year with financial assistance to further their education. It has been named in memory of longtime local restaurateur Chris Corna. The $100 tournament entry fee includes greens fee, cart, lunch and a donation. Registration and entry fee can be mailed to Dan Emert,

Ore House Restaurant, 1465 Pine Grove Road, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487. Call 8194948 for details.

Convertibles needed for SSHS homecoming parade Convertibles are needed for the Steamboat Springs High School Homecoming Parade on Oct. 9. If you can help, call Lucianne Myhre at 871-3623. Any organization or group that would like to be in the parade also can call Myhre.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 2:25 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to Yampa Valley Medical Center for a request to take a drunken pedestrian to detox. 11:01 a.m. Routt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a complaint of two dogs at large in the 27000 block of Routt County Road 21 near Yampa. Deputies took two dogs to the Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter. 11:19 a.m. Police were called to Steamboat Springs High School for a request for officer assistance during a lockdown drill. 11:44 a.m. Deputies were called to an animal complaint near mile marker 101 on U.S. Highway 40. The animal was gone when officers arrived. 11:55 a.m. Deputies were called to a report of theft of construction materials from a job site in the 57000 block of Longfellow Way near Clark. There was no value available for the reported theft. 12:13 p.m. Hayden Police Department officers were called to a report of theft at Hayden High School where keys had been taken out of a locker and then returned. Everything was fine. 1:38 p.m. Police received a report of a fraudulent check in the 300 block of Pine Street. 2:57 p.m. Deputies and Advocates Building Peaceful Communities representatives were called to a report of sexual

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assault in Steamboat Springs. 3:34 p.m. Police were called to a report of a car crash at Aspen Leaf Way and Walton Creek Road. 3:40 p.m. Oak Creek Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a request for an ambulance in Oak Creek. 5:54 p.m. Police were called to a report of harassment in Steamboat. 6:20 p.m. Police were called to a report of harassment in Steamboat. 7:04 p.m. Deputies, Hayden police and mental health professionals were called to a report of an upset person in Hayden. 7:19 p.m. West Routt Fire Protection District emergency responders were called to a request for an ambulance in Hayden. 7:43 p.m. Deputies, Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue, Colorado State Patrol troopers and the Routt County coroner were called to a report of a one-car crash on C.R. 33, where a 36-year-old Phippsburg man reportedly drove off the road and was ejected from his car. The man was pronounced dead at YVMC. 8:21 p.m. Deputies were called to a request for a welfare check in the 46000 block of C.R. 46. Deputies checked the house but could not make contact with the person. 9:07 p.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue were called to a report of a fire alarm in the 2400 block of Storm

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

Meadows Drive. 9:36 p.m. Deputies were called to a report of a suspicious person in the 44000 block of C.R. 36 where a person reportedly was walking around and possibly trying to enter the Strawberry Park Hot Springs. The person was gone when deputies arrived. 10:51 p.m. Police were called to a report of a suspicious car near Howelsen Hill. Officers talked to the people in the car, and everything was fine. 10:55 p.m. Deputies arrested a 22-yearold Steamboat man on suspicion of weaving, driving under the influence of drugs and driving with an open container of alcohol after a traffic stop near mile marker 1 on C.R. 36. 11:37 p.m. Police were called to a noise complaint in the 2500 block of Val d’ Isere Circle. Officers issued nine tickets for minors in possession of alcohol and will continue to investigate. 11:40 p.m. Police were called to a report of a burglar alarm in the 2800 block of Laurel Lane. Everything was fine.

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Course offers lessons in stewardship Alliance to teach landowners about caring for rural property FOR THE STEAMBOAT TODAY

When you own property in the Yampa Valley, it soon becomes apparent that there are numerous responsibilities with the care and maintenance of that property. What is happening to the good stand of grass? How do I get the water to the other side of my pasture? What is that weed? And what kind of tree is that? To help you answer these and other questions we invite you to come join the fun and educational experience of Land Stewardship 202, where we explore the problems and solutions of making the most of your real estate investment. This course is being offered by the Community Agriculture Alliance and Routt County Cooperative Extension Office, from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday evenings from Sept. 23 through Nov. 4. The curriculum for this course includes an on-site ranch discussion of water systems, riparian improvements and livestock production. A walking tour will enable you to identify trees and discuss the care of shrubs, trees and forests. A second walk-

ing tour will help you identify grasses, weeds and legumes. Classroom discussions will be led by local professionals on vegetative and water interaction, grass and pasture management, weed identification and control, small scale agriculture, property constraints, agriculture-related law, water quality and quantitative use, spring and pond development, basic care and nutrition of livestock and manure management. Discussions also will be held about how to be a good neighbor and community responsibilities. You don’t have to own property to participate. The course is open to anyone interested in being a better steward of the resources of Routt County. Continuing education credits for Realtors are pending approval by the Colorado Division of Real Estate. In previous years, two separate land stewardship courses have been offered: Land Stewardship 101 and Land Stewardship 202. This year, the two courses have

been combined into one curriculum, and the cost remains the same. Participation in previous classes is not required. This course curriculum was based on “Living on the Land — Stewardship for Small Acreages” courses produced by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Office, with collaborative efforts and input from our Western states’ cooperative extension services in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, New Mexico, Washington and Montana. Land Stewardship 202 was developed and implemented for Routt County by CSU Routt County Cooperative Extension Service and the Community Agriculture Alliance. Call the Community Agriculture Alliance at 879-4370 to register. The registration fee is $100 per person, and advance registration is required. Together we can maintain and improve the natural qualities that are so important to the fiber of our area. Marsha Daughenbaugh is executive director of the Community Agriculture Alliance.

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that goes into coordinating an election. District administrative assistant Vicki Duncan said the election costs the district $6,000 to $7,000. If Richardson hadn’t put her name in as a write-in candidate, the School Board portion of the election would have been canceled without any coordinating by election officials. Although Herod said the election most likely will go on, there is still the possibility of saving a few extra dollars. A provision from the Secretary of State would put a hold on the county side of the election and save the clerk’s office from having to mail out

all of the ballots. “The only thing left we can save on would be postage and judges in the different precincts,” Herod said. “I’m hoping to get a provision to cancel the county portion.” Herod and the school district aren’t the only ones affected by Richardson’s withdrawal. Balderston said she was relieved to be running uncontested. “It was a little scary,” Balderston said Wednesday, after she had discovered Richardson was out of the race. “I was kind of out of my comfort zone, but it kind of pushed me a little bit. I think I was a little nervous.”

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to proceed in three, one-year phases, he said, and it hopes to get started as soon as the money rolls in, which should take about a month. They will first conduct seismic readings of the landscape between Craig and Hamilton, as well as gather geological data from energy companies that have drilled wells in the region to create a geological model of the area. In the second year, the group plans to drill its own well at a site north of Hamilton. From this well, researchers will take four core samples from saline aquifers about 8,000 feet down, as well as water samples from the underground reservoirs. The groups plans to use the third year to analyze the data and generate conclusions. Matthews has said previously that saline aquifers are important because they are not used for drinking water and that they have proven they can hold natural gases for thousands of years.

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wants to do its best to alleviate those fears while still providing affordable and abundant energy to consumers, Tri-State Communications Manager Jim Van Someren said. Tri-State was one of five financial partners awarded the grant by the U.S. Department of Energy this week. “We obviously are invested in coal-based electrical generation, and we will continue to use those resources that we’re invested in,” Van Someren said. “We just recognize we need to get to a place where we’re using coal smarter.” Carbon sequestration is one possible path toward clean coal technology, he added. “We need to be developing these technologies today so we can continue to use the resources we have,” Van Someren said. Carbon sequestration is an experimental procedure to inject carbon emissions into the ground, instead of allowing

them to travel into the earth’s atmosphere, where scientists think it rapidly speeds up global warming. The University of Utah, Colorado Geological Survey, Shell Exploration and Production and Slumberger Carbon Services also donated portions of a $1 million match to the federal government’s award, said Vince Matthews, Colorado state geologist and Geological Survey director. Moffat County, the Bureau of Land Management, State Land Board and several politicians wrote letters of support, Matthews added. The widespread interest did not surprise him, as the kind of saltwater aquifer formation that the study will focus on is widespread throughout the Rocky Mountains. “If this proves suitable for sequestering carbon, it means there is a potential for sequestration in a large number of places in the Rockies,” Matthews said. The research group plans

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Superintendent to research grant options the gym was in danger of collapse, especially during the winter. Rockhold didn’t know and said he would have to ask the engineer who conducted the original study to come back and inspect the gym again to determine that. Rockhold said the district is in the early stages of looking at the possibility of pursuing a bond issue for a new school, but it would first need to complete a facilities master plan. School Board President Brian Hoza said it would take at least a year or two of planning before that would happen,

but not all board members supported the idea. “I’m not even on board with going to a bond issue, period,” Frentress said. “A new junior high school would be on a niceto-have list, but in this economy, it’s not the right time. I don’t see a need for it at this point.” The district has some money left in its 2009-10 capital reserves account but not enough to cover the cost to demolish the gym. The School Board directed Rockhold to contact Environmental Resource Group to inform the company that it was the lowest bidder and that

the district would be pursuing funding alternatives. Rockhold said he would begin to research grant funding and the possibility of applying for assistance through the Education Fund Board. Middle School Principal Gina Zabel, who wasn’t at Wednesday’s meeting, said in August that the school had to find alternate locations for physical education classes, lunch, winter recess and indoor athletic practices that all took place in the gym. She said some of those activities were done at the high school. —To reach Jack Weinstein, call 871-4203 or e-mail jweinstein@steamboatpilot.com

Club hoping to create community garden Garden Club continued from 2 club, Delaney said. “I think we can have it that way with some sort of foundation underneath to make sure in the long run we keep it going and have continuity,” she said. Delaney owns Yampa Valley Feeds in the old granary building in Hayden. Her store sells garden-related items and provides plenty of space for meetings and events. She’s hosting a garden exchange Friday, for example, to allow people to trade produce. The event runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and all are welcome.

People can trade food if they have too much of something in their garden. Those who don’t have anything to swap can take drinks or snacks to share, Delaney said. Member Donna Hellyer is working on yet another Garden Club project. She and Anne Daugherty are heading to Meeker next week to find out how to create an American Indian garden at the Haven Assisted Living Center. The Ute garden would provide a learning opportunity for Hayden residents of all ages, Hellyer said. “When I heard about it, I got

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pretty excited, so we’re going to go down to find out what will grow here,” she said. The Garden Club also would like to create a community garden and possibly a greenhouse. Those could be classified as dreams for the future, Hellyer said. The club has collaborated well with other Hayden groups to succeed so far, she said. That’s part of its strength. “Instead of all going off in different directions, we do it as a community,” Hellyer said. “I think it’s great.” — To reach Blythe Terrell, call 871-4234 or e-mail bterrell@steamboatpilot.com

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pated that 3,600 homes would be built in the overall area as is now anticipated. “You can look at two baseball teams and read the bating averages, but that doesn’t tell you who will win the game,” Levy said. “I don’t know if I truly understand (the proposal) and know what the outcomes are.” However, Dixon said, in her mind, the Steamboat 700 proposal met all the criteria for approval. “Not only is it compatible with the existing residential neighborhoods in west Steamboat and the county, it will provide great benefit to them,” she said, “including parks, open space, a grocery store and other neighborhood retail … (Yampa River) Core Trail connection and the necessary impetus for brand new schools.” Lacy said he continues to have concerns about fiscal neutrality and traffic issues but that he thinks the advantages of the project outweigh the disadvantages, particularly in the areas of affordable housing creation and transit. “Do we have a perfect project? Probably not,” Lacy said. “Do we have an agreement that will benefit the greater community?

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ers, Steamboat Springs Police Department officers and Routt County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded. U.S. 40 was closed for about an hour as Schwander was extricated and taken to the hospital, Hilling said. Westbound traffic was backed up during that time because there was no way to divert it, and eastbound traffic was directed down Colorado Highway 131. There were no passengers in the truck, and no other vehicles were involved in the crash.

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apparently lost control of the truck he was driving at about 8:25 p.m. near The Timbers development as he descended Rabbit Ears Pass. Hilling said speed was a factor in the crash. Schwander’s truck was full of sand at the time of the crash and tipped onto its right side. A small amount of the sand was spilled onto the highway, Hilling said, and cleanup efforts continued at 11:45 p.m. Thursday. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency respond-

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There’s no doubt in my mind we do.” Beauregard and Levy felt strongly that any approval for Steamboat 700 should include triggers tied to the traffic bottleneck on the west side of downtown at 13th Street. Levy acknowledged that not all future traffic increases at the bottleneck could be attributable to Steamboat 700 residents. However, he argued that shouldn’t preclude the city from putting restraints on the platting of new lots there, if traffic at the stoplight at the entrance to downtown reaches a crisis sate. Beauregard said the sheer size of Steamboat 700 makes it more than the community is ready for. “I’m afraid we’re going to need a full-blown (highway) bypass, and I don’t even want to guess what that would be — hundreds of millions of dollars,” he said. “This feels like a great boulder we’re pushing off a cliff — there’s no way to stop it.” City Public Works Engineer Laura Anderson reminded the commissioners that one recent traffic study revealed that of 27,000 daily vehicle trips through the bottleneck, only about 7,000 to 8,000 are traveling all the way from the east side to the west side of Steamboat Springs. The destination for the rest is downtown, and thus a bypass would only address a minor portion of the traffic issues. Commissioner Brian Hanlen suggested that Steamboat residents should examine their own driving habits before blaming Steamboat 700 for existing traffic problems. “Throughout the years, the city has paid for study after study

that comes to the same conclusion — locals create the majority of traffic on Lincoln (Avenue) and Highway 40,” Hanlen said. “Until we change our own habits versus expecting someone else to fix our self-created problem, the problem will continue to be exacerbated.” Dixon said she thinks Steamboat 700, with traditional neighborhood design standards endorsed by the commission earlier in the evening, gives Steamboat its best chance to avoid the ills of old school suburban design. “It would be far worse on the environment in the long run if we annexed this one small chunk at a time,” Dixon said. “I consider it fortunate that we have an opportunity to get control of it all at once and to be able to master plan it and ensure smart growth.” Hanlen agreed. “I won’t sugarcoat this site. No matter how you look at this project, this is sprawl,” he said. “But I believe dense development and intelligent land use policies overcome that fact so this won’t be like its ubiquitous suburban cousin.” Hanlen went as far as saying that in time, Steamboat 700 will make the rest of the city look illconsidered by comparison. “This project, if approved, will employ land strategies that should be the envy of the rest of the city,” he said. “Should we not recognize the potential irony for Steamboat 700, by the time it’s built out, to be a better product than the existing city?” — To reach Tom Ross, call 871-4205 or e-mail tross@steamboatpilot.com

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Board approves district charter policy thers, I’d love to have a nice flat 20- or 30-acre site. That’s what I’d really like to have.” Mader said he also would make a presentation to county commissioners Tuesday about the district’s desire to receive land or cash from the developers. Song Mountain is a proposed development that could include 272 residential lots on nearly 900 acres overlooking Stagecoach Reservoir. Patten has said an esti-

mated 142 students could move there. But he also said he thought the steepness of the site didn’t make it an ideal place to locate a school.

In other action Also Thursday, Mader said he toured the recently repaired gymnasium at South Routt Elementary School in Yampa, which caught fire when it was struck by lightning in June. The $150,000 to make the repairs was covered by the dis-

trict’s insurance. He said it looked “10 times better than it did before” and elementary school students could use it today. Finally, the School Board approved a policy that dictates relations with district charter schools in preparation of an application. A group proposing a charter school in Stagecoach has said it will submit its application to the district Oct. 1, the deadline to potentially open a school for the 2010-11 school year.

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Road maintenance deal also discussed implemented, according to forecasts from Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. Ruppel said it was crucial to consider possible side effects. If the car-rental companies don’t pass the tax to consumers, the airport might wind up paying. “That $100,000 you’re talking about has the potential to come directly out of my bottom line, so that’s something to be aware of,” Ruppel said. Town staff members used the most recent ski season for initial estimates about how much money the tax would raise. Martin expected it to bring $140,000, and that’s how the ballot language reads. The lower figure reflects expected

traffic at YVRA. Still, “$100,000 looks like a heck of a lot of money in the budget I’m looking at,” Martin said. Commissioners said they were sympathetic to Hayden’s tight budget. The county also decreased its contribution to YVRA. Commissioner Doug Monger acknowledged that Martin took heat at a recent Airport Commission meeting. Some panel members alleged that not all Hayden residents appreciated what YVRA provides. “We all know that the tourists in Steamboat Springs subsidize the residents hugely, and that happens here as well,” Monger said. Hayden officials need to educate residents about the benefits

of the airport, he said. Commissioners and council members also discussed a new road maintenance agreement. Staff members plan to review the memorandum of understanding that governs that deal, which hasn’t been updated in a decade. Commissioner Diane Mitsch Bush also attended. Commissioner Nancy Stahoviak couldn’t attend. Monger and Mitsch Bush said they’d like to sit down with the Town Council more often. “I think it’s really important to meet regularly because if you just meet when there’s an issue, you don’t get a real sense of each other,” Mitsch Bush said. — To reach Blythe Terrell, call 871-4234 or e-mail bterrell@steamboatpilot.com

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Aspen Skiing Co. will play a role in lobbying Pitkin County voters to approve a clean energy financing district this fall, Skico Environmental Affairs Director Auden Schendler said Wednesday. The Pitkin County commissioners placed the “green” financing district on the fall ballot, but state law prohibits Schendler county employees from campaigning on the measure. Schendler said the goal is for Skico to play a role in the campaign with other entities and individuals. But the company is prepared to take a lead role if necessary. “The reality is this is such a beneficial thing to the community,” Schendler said. Skico has focused its environmental program in recent years on building awareness about global warming and battling it. This election won’t be the company’s first foray into “green” politics. Skico has endorsed candidates in the Holy Cross Energy board of directors elections in the past two years.

Schendler said the campaign for the clean energy financing district started this week out of necessity because mail ballots will be sent to voters in midOctober. “Part of any campaign is making sure that voters don’t throw the ballot out” as junk mail, Schendler said. The Skico will supply some of the volunteers needed to go door-to-door to distribute literature, and it will help by mailing letters and e-mails. Pitkin County is seeking voter approval to issue as much as $7 million worth of bonds. The bonds will be repaid by property owners who voluntarily participate in the program, not taxpayers at large. Commercial and residential property owners can apply for funds to finance renewable energy projects and energy efficiency measures. The property owners who borrow the funds will repay the amount plus interest during 15 to 20 years through a special assessment to their property tax bills. The loan for the energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy projects are attached to the property rather than a person, so if the property sells, the obligation to repay the loan remains with the property. The intent of the program is to make energy efficiency and

renewable energy projects more affordable for the masses. “It’s a great way for people who don’t have a lot of capital lying around to finance these projects,” said Dylan Hoffman, Pitkin County’s energy program manager. For example, a homeowner might want to replace a natural gas boiler that provides heat and domestic hot water but doesn’t have $5,000 for the upgrade. The homeowner could use the clean energy fund, if the district is approved, and repay the cost during 15 years through a higher annual property tax. Schendler, who has overseen a major push at Skico to increase the energy efficiency of buildings, said the most popular use of funds by homeowners likely will be to install solar photovoltaic systems to offset their electricity use. He said he would personally advise people to consider adding insulation because it is “the best bang for the buck.” Regardless of the projects selected by property owners, the higher cost in annual property tax bills often will be offset by lower annual electricity bills, Hoffman said. Schendler views the program as a way to boost the struggling economy, as well as improve energy efficiency.

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tions about things such as terrain parks, off-hill activities, après ski spots and family programs, Ditrinco said. “It reflects that the skier is really looking for the whole winter experience,” Ditrinco said. Vail has taken the No. 1 spot more than any other resort, placing first in 14 of 21 years before this year. Vail ranked second behind Deer Valley in 2007 and 2008. Skiers want more than just a ski area, Ditrinco said. They want the whole package, and the rankings present Ski Magazine readers’ opinions on which resorts offer just that. “Our readers are destination travelers,” Ditrinco said. “They want the full resort experience,

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Ski Magazine’s 2009 reader survey rankings for top resorts in North America: 1. Deer Valley 2. Whistler, B.C. 3. Vail 4. Park City, Utah 5. Beaver Creek 6. Snowmass 7. Sun Valley, Idaho 8. Squaw, Calif. 9. Mammoth, Calif. 10. Steamboat

not just a ski day.” While Vail may have slipped from its cozy No. 1 and No. 2 spots, Ditrinco said the difference between the top three spots is “statistically insignificant.” Other than resort marketing executives, there aren’t any huge factors that distinguish No. 1 as better than Nos. 2 and 3, he said. The town of Vail does see importance in the rankings, though, Town Manager Stan Zemler said Thursday via email. “It is important that the town of Vail and Vail Resorts review where we can make improvements, set some goals (and) challenge ourselves to get back to No. 1,” Zemler said.

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TODAY ❱❱ Rally Colorado — Steamboat Springs, throughout the day

The ninth annual Rally Colorado runs through Routt County all weekend. Today’s events include a Cook Subaru Technical Inspection at Cook Chevrolet/Jeep/Subaru from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and a Miller Coors Party Reception, Parc Expose (Car Show) at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue and Steamboat Car Club Display at Fifth Street and Lincoln Avenue in Steamboat Springs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information about Rally Colorado, go to www. rallycolorado.org.

❱❱ Steamboat OktoberWest — Howelsen Hill and downtown Steamboat Springs, 5 p.m.

A new fall festival, presented by the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, starts with a parade of cruiser bikes from the base of Howelsen Hill to Little Toots Park at 5 p.m. Starting at 6 p.m., downtown restaurants including 8th Street Steak House, Harwigs/L’Apogee, Mahogany Ridge, Mazzola’s, Old Town Pub, Steamboat Smokehouse, The Tap House and Riggio’s offer specials on food and samples of beer. Five dollars buys six 5-ounce beer tokens at Little Toots Park; tokens are on sale from 5 to 7 p.m. at Little Toots. Buy a stein for Saturday’s beer garden at Steamboat Ski Area for $8, a reduced price, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Little Toots. Call 879-0880 or go to www.steamboatoktoberwest.com for more information. Little Toots Park is at 12th and Yampa streets.

❱❱ “Grizzly Wars” with author David Knibb — Bud Werner Memorial Library, 7 p.m.

Epilogue Book Company and the Trappers Lake Sierra Club present lawyer, environmentalist and writer David Knibb, author of “Grizzly Wars: The Public Fight Over the Great Bear.” Knibb will share his thoughts on grizzly bears in the Rocky Mountains, and take questions after his presentation. FREE. Call Rich at 8718799. The library is at Lincoln Avenue and 13th Street.

❱❱ Trouble or Nothing CD release party — Depot Art Center, 7 to ✔ 10 p.m. Longtime local and singerBest Bet songwriter Chris Walsh unveils

his first CD, a pop-punk project with a sharp sense of humor that’s four years in the making. Read about Walsh’s band, Trouble or Nothing on page 18 and listen to songs from the album, “Inflatable Rachael,” at www. exploresteamboat.com. The concert is the first in a new songwriter series presented by the Steamboat Springs Arts Council’s performing arts committee. FREE. Call 879-9008. 1001 13th St.

❱❱ Square dancing — American Legion Hall in Hayden, 7 to 9:30 p.m. The Green Ridge Mountaineers host a

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Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio and her father John are scheduled to perform “Father and Daughter play Vivaldi” as part of the opening concert for the Steamboat Springs Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Strings Music Pavilion. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Youth tickets are available for $10. weekly square dancing night. The event is free for first-timers and $5.50 for returning dancers. Call 879-3521 for more information. On Third Street south of U.S. Highway 40.

❱❱ BLVD — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.

Former Steamboat Springs resident Mario Treadway, or MC Best Souleye, returns to town with his Bet band, the San Francisco-based electronic music, hip-hop and dance act BLVD. Watch a video of the band performing at www.exploresteamboat.com. Pay $10 at the door. Call 8799898. 56 Seventh St.

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❱❱ Jason Wilder — The Boathouse Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Colorado-based folk and rock singer-songwriter Jason Wilder draws from an early life on the road for his life-ready songs. Listen to some of Wilder’s original tracks at www. myspace.com/jasonwildermusic. FREE. Call 879-4797. 609 Yampa St.

❱❱ Johnny O. Band — The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 10 p.m.

The three-piece Johnny O. Band has no trouble driving a dance party with blues background and healthy inclusion of funk

and rock. Listen to the group at www. johnnyoband.com. Pay $5 at the door. Call 879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square.

❱❱ Worried Men — Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill, 10 p.m.

Classic rock covers. FREE. Call 8793773. 435 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Jerry Joseph — Old Town Pub, 10 p.m.

Songwriter and rock musician ✔ Jerry Joseph holds little back in Best his decades-informed creations. Bet His solo set brings live, rock energy to those heart-bare original tunes. Listen to Joseph’s songs at www.myspace.com/jerryjosephsolo. Pay $5 at the door. Call 879-2101. 600 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.

SATURDAY ❱❱ Run, Rabbit Run — Base of

Steamboat Ski Area, 6 a.m.

The last race of the 2009 Steamboat Springs Running Series is a 50-mile ultra-run with 9,000 feet of climbing. The race starts at 6 a.m. at Steamboat Ski Area, goes up Mount Werner, across the Continental Divide to Rabbit Ears, and back. Go to www.steamboat50.com for more information.

❱❱ Rally Colorado — Steamboat Springs, throughout the day

The ninth annual Rally Colorado runs through Routt County all weekend. Today’s events include the first car out at 8 a.m. from the Steamboat Springs rodeo grounds, with the first car coming in at 5 p.m.; and a Fanfest and Rally Car Display presented by Fireside Catering from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue, and Dirty Impreza Car Club Display at Fifth Street and Lincoln Avenue. For more information about Rally Colorado, go to www. rallycolorado.org.

❱❱ Steamboat OktoberWest — Steamboat Ski Area, 10 a.m. ✔ to 7 p.m. A new fall festival, presented Best by the Steamboat Springs Bet

Chamber, starts with a keg-tapping ceremony: Event organiz-

ers have selected several fall-themed, Rocky Mountain-produced beers for the OktoberWest beer garden. Ten dollars buys a 15-ounce stein with one free beer; stein refills are $3, and beers without a stein are $4. Food competitions include a local lamb cook-off from 1 to 3 p.m., with a people’s choice tasting at 3:30 p.m., and a chocolate-pudding pie eating competition at 3:30 p.m. Local bluegrass band 3Wire and Americana musicians the Drew Emmitt Band play a free concert starting at 4 p.m. Listen to a track from Emmitt’s most recent CD, and watch a video of him performing, at www.exploresteamboat.com. Read an interview with Emmitt on page 20 of Explore Steamboat. Admission to all events is FREE. The Gondola will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; a Saturday Gondola ticket gets Sunday rides for free. Activities in the Coca-Cola Adventure Zone at the base of Steamboat Ski Area will be two-for-one from noon to 7 p.m. Call 879-0880 or go to www.steamboatoktoberwest.com for more information. Little Toots Park is at 12th and Yampa streets.

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Front man Chris Walsh, center, joins drummer Peter Heitz, left, and bass player Andy Pratt to form the band Trouble or Nothing. The band is hosting its debut CD release party at the Depot Art Center from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday. The band is scheduled to start playing at 8 p.m.

The songs on Chris Walsh’s debut CD have been floating around in the local singersongwriter’s head for most of this decade. They’ve been tested on and showcased to Mahogany Ridge Open Mic Night audiences for years, and in a CD release party today, Walsh’s band, Trouble or Nothing, will play them with the fully orchestrated energy the Steamboat Springs-bred writer always imagined. “I’ve been playing them out around town for years, and I’m just now finding the right people to work with,” Walsh said. The CD release party for Trouble or Nothing’s debut, “Inflatable Rachael,” is from 7 to 10 p.m. today at the Depot Art Center. Admission to the all-ages show is free, and the Steamboat Springs Arts

What: Trouble or Nothing CD release party When: 7 to 10 p.m. today Where: Depot Art Center, 1001 13th St. Cost: Free Call: 879-9008 Online: Listen to selections from Trouble or Nothing and singer-songwriter Chris Walsh’s first record, “Inflatable Rachael,” at www.exploresteamboat.com. Learn more about the band and keep track of upcoming shows at www.myspace.com/troubleornothing.

Council will operate a cash bar during the party. “Inflatable Rachael” has been in the recording process since 2006 and is 10 tracks of fun, danceable rock, with original music and lyrics by Walsh. Trouble or Nothing is Walsh on lead vocals and guitar; Andy Pratt on bass; and Peter Heitz on drums. The band members have been playing

in local outfits for years, with Pratt regularly singing and playing piano with his jazz trio and Heitz working on rock and jam projects. Pratt also plays keyboards on the album. Heitz said he’s enjoyed adding his own voice to new songs for the band. Walsh thought of the band name when he misread the phrase “double or nothing,” he said. The regular comic strip artist for The Local and Arts Council “Cabaret” performer drew up a logo for the band based on the CD’s first track, an addictive and slightly absurd cut called “Super Monkey.” Like a lot of music, “Inflatable Rachael” puts 90 percent of its subject matter in dysfunctional relationships, Heitz and Walsh said. It also puts a sly touch to that dysfunction. “TV Time,” the first song Walsh wrote for the album, See Release, page 21

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What’s playing ‘The Informant!’ Comedy/thriller, R, 108 minutes

Matt Damon stars as the highest-ranking executive in U.S. history to blow the whistle in a case of corporate fraud. He exposed global price-fixing by Archer Daniels Midland, the Decatur, Ill., agribusiness conglomerate, after wearing an FBI wire for 30 months. Along the way, incidentally, he was embezzling $9 million for his own use, a detail he neglected to share with the FBI. Rating: ★★★★

‘Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs’ Animated comedy, PG, 90 minutes

A 3-D animated comedy about a kid who invents a machine that will turn water into food. It goes wild, floods his island with food and attacks it with a spaghetti and meatballs tornado. Rating: ★★★

‘My One and Only’ Comedy, PG-13, 107 minutes

Appealing road comedy, set in the 1950s and inspired by a summer that set the course of George Hamilton’s life. The film belongs to Renee Zellweger, who ditches a womanizing husband (Kevin Bacon) and hits the road with her sons (Logan Lerman and Mark Rendall), hoping to find a new husband to support them. Rating: ★★★★

‘9’ Animation, PG-13, 79 minutes

A humanoid little rag doll comes to life and ventures fearfully into the devastation of a bombed-out cityscape. This figure, named 9, meets his similar predecessors, Nos. 1 through 8, and they find themselves in battle against a Transformerlike red-eyed monster called the Beast. Rating: ★★★

‘Extract’ Comedy, R, 91 minutes

Comedy by Mike Judge about the owner of a bottling plant (Jason Bateman), who is plagued with an uninterested wife (Kristen Wiig), a factory con woman (Mila Kunis), a litigious worker (Clifton Collins Jr.) and, in the movie’s best performance, a relentless neighbor (David Koechner), who seemingly lurks in the shrubbery to burst forth with undesired friendliness. Rating: ★★★

‘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. 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. Leave it to Tarantino to provide World War II with a muchneeded alternative ending. 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. Rating: ★★★

‘The Hangover’ Comedy, R, 100 minutes

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

‘Sorority Row’ Thriller, R, 99 minutes

A darkly humorous morality tale about sorority sisters who play a prank, see it go horribly wrong and then cover up the crime out of misguided “sisterhood” and “loyalty,” Rating: ★★

‘Whiteout’ Thriller, R, 97 mintues

“Whiteout” is a murder mystery set in that scattering of camps, ice stations and bases run by various nations doing climate change research, geology or simple post-Cold War snooping in the Antarctic. Rating: ★★ — Roger Moore, MCT

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Chief Plaza Theater 813 Lincoln Ave. 879-0181 www.carmike.com ❱❱ “9” (PG-13) 1, 3, 5, 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 1, 3, 5 and 7:15 p.m. Sunday 5 and 7:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday ❱❱ “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” (PG) 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:40 and 9:50 p.m. Friday and Sunday 5:30, 7:40 p.m. and 9:50 p.m. Monday through Thursday ❱❱ “Sorority Row” (R) 1:15, 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 1:15, 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday 4 and 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday ❱❱ “Whiteout” (R) 1:15, 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 1:15, 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday 4 and 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday

Wildhorse Stadium Cinemas 655 Marketplace Plaza 870-8222 www.metrotheatres.com ❱❱ “My One and Only” (PG-13) 4:50 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Monday through Thursday 2, 4:50 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday ❱❱ “The Informant” (R) 5 and 7:40 p.m. Friday, Monday through Thursday 2:10, 5 and 7:40 p.m. Saturday and Sunday ❱❱ “Extract” (R) 7:50 p.m. Friday, Monday through Thursday 2:30 and 7:50 p.m. Saturday and Sunday ❱❱ “Taking Woodstock” (R) 5 p.m. daily ❱❱ “Inglorious Basterds” (R) 4:40 and 8 p.m. Friday, Monday through Thursday 1:30, 4:40 and 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday ❱❱ “Julie & Julia” (PG-13) 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Monday through Thursday 1:45, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday ❱❱ “The Hangover” (R) 8 p.m. daily ❱❱ “Ponyo” (G) 5:15 p.m. Friday, Monday through Thursday 2:20 and 5:15 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

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A little more than a year ago, mandolin player and Colorado music scene mainstay Drew Emmitt released a record that chronicled his decades on the road. With songs and stories that come from 20 years playing with jam, bluegrass and rock band Leftover Salmon, and experience playing with other groups and as a solo act, Emmitt has plenty of room to reflect. In a free concert Saturday at the base of Steamboat Ski Area, Emmitt and his band will play a lot of those reflective songs. They’ll also play a lot of rock. The Drew Emmitt Band has tended toward a more straightforward rock sound recently to appeal to a wider variety of venues, bringing in a drummer and a willingness to “rock it out a little bit more,” Emmitt said. “For a lot of venues on the road, I think people are looking for that,” he said. Emmitt most recently played in Steamboat as part of the 2008 Free Summer Concert Series. The Saturday concert is part of the inaugural Steamboat OktoberWest, a fall festival and beer tasting event that spans three days and includes food competitions, family-friendly activities, a cruiser bike parade and an array of brews. See Emmitt, page 23

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‘Dancing’ town plans memorial Lake Lure, NC, to remember Patrick Swayze this weekend Martha Waggoner THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Residents of the small North Carolina town where dance instructor Johnny Castle practiced lifts with Baby Houseman in the iconic movie “Dirty Dancing” will remember star Patrick Swayze with a memorial service this weekend. Age and fire have claimed many landmarks from the movie, but its imprint on Lake Lure, where much of it was filmed, remains. “We’ve gotten a lot of calls from the community, from people wanting some place to go,” said Michelle Whitaker, of the Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority, in the

western part of the state. “The idea was born of people calling and requesting, ‘What can I do? Where can I go to pay my respects?”’ Swayze died Monday evening in Los Angeles after a fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 57. Among his best-known roles was Castle, the dance instructor at a Catskills resort who charms Baby, an idealistic young woman vacationing there with her family. The town memorial service will be Saturday at Firefly Cove, a housing development that was a summer camp when “Dirty Dancing” was filmed in 1987. Castle’s cabin was there, and it was the setting for many of the film’s outdoor scenes.

“We do more ‘Dirty Dancing’ tours than property tours,” said Terry Tincher, the broker for Firefly Cove. “It’s amazing the following that movie has.” On any weekend, at least a few people ask for a tour of the movie’s scenes — “young and old, ladies and guys,” Tincher said. “The ladies cry, the guys get teary-eyed.” The gymnasium where many dancing scenes were filmed was taken down, but its foundation remains, and a cafeteria was struck by lightning and burned, Tincher said. The golf course where Baby asks her father, Dr. Jake Houseman (Jerry Orbach), for money is the 16th hole at the nearby Rumbling Bald Resort.

Party is 1st in songwriter series Release continued from 18 jokes that the writer is in love with his television — “All my life I spend my time just staring at you like a zombie / And every time I come home I just love to turn you on.” The record’s title track is based on a Joe Wilson story that appeared in The Local a few years ago, and is aptly named. Walsh recorded “Inflatable Rachael” at assistant album engineer Tom Schwall’s home studio; Scott Singer co-produced the album and helped set Walsh up with his band and guest musicians. Guitarist

Steve Boynton, bassist Willie Samuelson, drummer Eric Barry, percussionist Cary Kamperschroer, Schwall, Singer and Pratt lent their musical experience to the project. Trouble or Nothing’s CD release party is the first concert in a new series of songwriter nights organized by the Arts Council’s performing arts committee. The Depot will host a local songwriter once a month in an intimate performance setting, said Rachel Radetsky, events and facilities manager for the Arts Council. A cash bar will be available at each

concert, and organizers hope the event will grow to include about an hour of open-mic performances before each concert, Radetsky said. The Arts Council also starts its new fall film series with a screening of “Local Color” — a film about plein air painter Nicoli Seroff — at 7 p.m. Sept. 25. The screening is free for Arts Council members and $5 for nonmembers. A screening of “Frida” is Oct. 16, and the Depot presents “Basquiat” Nov. 13. — To reach Margaret Hair, call 871-4204 or e-mail mhair@steamboatpilot.com.

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❱❱ Pottery demonstration — Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat, noon to 5 p.m.

Local ceramic artists Bill Sanders and Barb Gregoire demonstrate their techniques — Sanders shares his secrets to large bowls and platters, and Gregoire offers her expertise about teapots. See examples of their work at www.steamboatgallery.com. FREE. Call 879-4797. 1009 Lincoln Ave.

Acting and Public Speaking Workshops

❱❱ Second annual Creative Community Art Project ✔ — Home ReSource at the Best Milner Landfill, noon to 4 Bet p.m.

With Stuart Handloff Artistic Director, GALSCO

Wed 9/23-11/4, 6-8PM at the Depot $20/wk or 7 wks/$75

Home ReSource, a salvage yard that aims to divert reusable materials from the Milner Landfill, hosts a reception for its second annual community art project. Artists and community groups used materials from the salvage yard to create sculptures, mosaics and other works of art. The reception includes children’s art activities, food and drinks. Read more about the Creative Community project and watch an interview with event organizer Stacy Weinberg at www.exploresteamboat.com, and learn more about Home ReSource at www. salvageit.org. The salvage yard is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. FREE. Call 879-6985. The Milner Landfill is off U.S. Highway 40 west of Steamboat Springs, at 20650 Routt County Road 205.

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❱❱ Book signing — Off the Beaten Path, 2 to 4 p.m.

Charlie Diemer signs copies of his book “Pearl of Tao.” FREE. Call 879-6830. 68 Ninth St.

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❱❱ “WALL-E,” swimming and movie screening — Old Town Hot Springs, 6 p.m.

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Sant’Ambrogio joins her father, Steamboat Springs Orchestra principal cellist John Sant’Ambrogio, for the duo’s first-ever performance of the Vivaldi Concerto for Violin and Cello. Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio, the guest artist for the Steamboat Springs Orchestra’s seasonopening concert, also will be featured on Schubert’s Konzertstuck in D Major

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FREE admission. The bowling alley also hosts “dollar bowling night,” with $1 games and $1 PBR, every Tuesday. Call 879-9840. 2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, off U.S. 40 in west Steamboat.

❱❱ Steamboat Springs Orchestra — Strings Music Pavilion, ✔ 7:30 p.m. Accomplished concert violinist Best and music teacher Stephanie Bet

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and the Kreisler showpiece Tambourin Chinois. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 anchors the second half of the concert program. Read more about the orchestra’s 2009-10 season and opening concert in Saturday’s edition of Steamboat Today. Tickets for the concert are $20 in advance and are available at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore, Vino and All That Jazz, or by calling the SSO office. Admission is $25 at the door, and student tickets are $10. Call 870-3223. The Strings Pavilion is at Pine Grove and Mount Werner roads.

❱❱ Great American Taxi — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.

Leftover Salmon founding member Vince Herman taps into a Southern rock vibe with his band Great American Taxi, putting an Americana and roots rock touch to the solid instrumental talent that’s driven Herman’s career. Pay $10 at the door. Call 879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

❱❱ Sam Ayer — The Boathouse Pub, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday Ayer plays rock and pop favorites and a few lesser-known songs in his acoustic set. FREE. Call 879-4797. 609 Yampa St.

❱❱ Johnny O. Band — The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 10 p.m.

The three-piece Johnny O. Band has no trouble driving a dance party with blues background and healthy inclusion of funk and rock. Listen to the group at www. johnnyoband.com. Pay $5 at the door. Call 879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square.

SUNDAY ❱❱ Rally Colorado — Steamboat Springs, throughout the day

The ninth annual Rally Colorado runs through Routt County all weekend. Today’s events include the first car out at 8:30 a.m. from the Steamboat Springs rodeo grounds, with the first car coming in at 4 p.m.; and an awards presentation at 6:30 p.m. at Howelsen Hill Lodge. For more information about Rally Colorado, go to www.rallycolorado.org.

❱❱ Steamboat OktoberWest — Steamboat Ski Area, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

A new fall festival continues with activities and discounts at the mountain. A $5 Bloody Mary bar at the Oasis sundeck at the top of the Gondola is from 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., and a $10 lunch buffet at the top of the Gondola is from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Gondola will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; a Saturday Gondola ticket gets Sunday rides for free. Activities in the Coca-Cola Adventure Zone at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area will be two-forone from noon to 7 p.m. Call 879-0880 or go to www.steamboatoktoberwest.com for more information. Little Toots Park is at 12th and Yampa streets.

❱❱ Steamboat Dance Theatre auditions — Northwest Ballet Studio, 2 p.m.

Steamboat’s community dance group holds auditions for its 38th annual concert, with pieces for all levels of dancers in a variety of dance styles. Everyone

who auditions will be placed in the show. Registration is at 2 p.m., and auditions start at 3 p.m. Call 871-1880 or go to www.steamboatdancetheatre.org for more information. 326 Oak St.

❱❱ Live trivia — Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, 6:30 p.m. Test your nonessential knowledge in four rounds of questions, with categories ranging sports, history, food, music and more. Rio offers happy hour specials on food and drinks from 4 p.m. to close. Call 8716277. 628 Lincoln Ave. The Tap House Sports Grill, at 729 Lincoln Ave., hosts the same trivia game at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday.

THIS WEEK ❱❱ Steamboat Springs Photography Forum — Depot Art Center, 6:30 p.m.

Steamboat Springs photographer Peter Arnold demonstrates how he makes panoramic images out of several digital landscape photos. Annual membership for the Steamboat Springs Photography Forum, which offers an informational workshop on the third Monday of each month, is $60; first-time guests may attend for free. Call Gerald Hardage at (321) 303-3548 for more information. 1001 13th St.

❱❱ Pat Waters — Mahogany Ridge, 9 p.m. Tuesday Rock songs and other tastes from a local musician. FREE. Call 879-3773. 435 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Trevor G. Potter — The Boathouse Pub, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday

Acoustic rock. FREE. Call 879-4797. 609 Yampa St.

❱❱ Acting and public speaking workshops with Stuart Handloff — Depot Art Center, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday Local drama teacher Stuart Handloff offers a seven-week series of classes in public speaking and acting techniques. Tuition is $20 per week or $75 for the seven-week session. Call Stuart at (970) 355-9403 for more information. 1001 13th St.

❱❱ Trevor G. Potter — Mahogany Ridge, 9 p.m. Wednesday

Classic covers from a local singer-songwriter. FREE. Call 879-3773. 435 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Liquid Samurai — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m. Wednesday

Jam and psychedelic music, frequently paired with a light show. FREE. Call 8799898. 56 Seventh St.

❱❱ Sam Ayer — The Boathouse Pub, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday Ayer plays rock and pop favorites and a few lesser-known songs in his acoustic set. FREE. Call 879-4797. 609 Yampa St.

❱❱ The Bryan Joyce Band — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m. Thursday Pay $5 at the door. Call 879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

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Emmitt continued from 20 Local bluegrass band 3Wire takes the ski area stage at 4 p.m. Saturday, and Emmitt headlines the show. Earlier in the day, a beer garden featuring harvest beers from Rocky Mountain breweries will offer drinks for $3 a glass with the purchase of a $10 beer stein. OktoberWest is a new event for the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association. A founding member of Leftover Salmon, Emmitt has recorded three solo projects and will release an album collaborating with The String Cheese Incident guitarist Bill Nershi later this month. He also occasionally plays with Leftover Salmon and strikes a careful balance between the bluegrass roots that inspire his playing and the rock spirit that keeps his concerts lively. “Definitely, when I’m writing a bluegrass song, I try to channel — not necessarily a traditional — but more of a sense of acoustic music and bluegrass music,” Emmitt said. “But when I write more for a rock band, I’m going more for a hard-edge kind of sound. It’s a nice blend of styles.” — To reach Margaret Hair, call 871-4204 or e-mail mhair@steamboatpilot.com

If you go What: The Drew Emmitt Band, bluegrass and rock, with opening band 3Wire When: 4 p.m. Saturday Where: Base of Steamboat Ski Area Cost: Free Call: 879-0880 Online: “Long Road,” the title track from Drew Emmitt’s 2008 solo record, is streaming at www.exploresteamboat.com, along with a video of Emmitt and an acoustic group performing the song. Emmitt’s concert is part of the inaugural Steamboat OktoberWest fall festival. Watch an interview about OktoberWest with Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association spokesperson Molly Killien at www.exploresteamboat.com.

OktoberWest schedule ❱❱ Today: 5 p.m. Pedaling Posse Parade: Cruiser bikes make their way through downtown from Howelsen Hill to Little Toots Park. 5 to 7 p.m. Tasting token sale: Pay $5 for beer tasting tokens to use Friday evening, or $8 for a beer stein to use Saturday at Little Toots Park. 6 p.m. Suds & Grub: Participating restaurants offer beer samples and food specials. $5 buys six 5-ounce beer-tasting tokens. Participating restaurants include 8th Street Steak House, Harwigs/L’Apogee, Mahogany Ridge, Mazzola’s, Old Town Pub, Steamboat Smokehouse, The Tap House and Riggio’s. ❱❱ Saturday: Noon. Keg tapping ceremony at the base of Steamboat Ski Area. Event

organizers have selected several fall-themed, Rocky Mountain-produced beers for the OktoberWest beer garden. Ten dollars buys a 15-ounce stein with one free beer; stein refills are $3, and beers without a stein are $4. 1 p.m. Lamb Cook-Off at the base of Steamboat Ski Area. Local chefs try their hand at Routt County-produced lamb. Sample the results for free at 3:30 p.m. 2 p.m. Bucking Bull Battle: Vie to be the best at riding a mechanical bull. 3:30 p.m. Cow Pie Challenge: Contestants face off with their faces in chocolate pudding pie in this eating contest. 4 p.m. Live music: Local bluegrass band 3Wire and Drew Emmitt Band play a free show. ❱❱ Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Activities and specials: Businesses at the Steamboat Ski Area offer food and drink specials through the day, including a $5 Bloody Mary bar at the Oasis sundeck from 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and a $10 lunch buffet, also at the top of the Gondola, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Gondola will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; a Saturday Gondola ticket gets Sunday rides for free. Activities in the CocaCola Adventure Zone at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area will be two-for-one from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission to all events is free. For more information about the inaugural Steamboat OktoberWest, go to www. steamboatoktoberwest.com, or call 8790880.

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cial spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing. But the defense lawyer said Zazi has never met with al-Qaida operatives and isn’t involved in terrorism. “He’s simply somebody who was in the wrong place at the wrong time,” Folsom said. Agents questioned Zazi for hours on Wednesday and searched his apartment and the home of his aunt and uncle in the Denver suburb of Aurora. The official said agents have been monitoring Zazi and four others in Colorado as part of a terrorism investigation. The case took a strange turn when Zazi rented a car and made a cross-country trip from Denver to New York, crossing

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The Summit County Sheriff ’s Office is working to eradicate local graffiti with a group of 14- to 20-year-olds considering careers in law enforcement.

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Prosecutors may file a more serious charge against a Lafayette man accused of abusing his son if the infant dies. Prosecutor Katherina Booth told a judge Thursday that 4-month-old Jack Koller isn’t expected to survive the injuries he sustained in the summer. Jack’s parents took him to a Louisville hospital July 21 suffering from a skull fracture, bruises and bite marks. His father, 26-year-old Benjamin Koller, is charged with child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury. Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett says that if the baby dies, prosecutors will consider charging Benjamin Koller with child abuse resulting in death. Koller is scheduled to return to court Oct. 15 for a status hearing.

Body found near Pueblo may be missing hunter RYE

Pueblo County authorities said a body found in rugged country southwest of Pueblo may be that of a hunter reported missing last weekend. Sheriff Kirk Taylor said he thinks it’s the body of 53-yearold Ricky Greenhood, of Rye, who failed to return Sunday from a hunting trip. The body was found Wednesday by the Team 12 alpine rescue unit. Taylor says teams will retrieve the body Thursday. An autopsy is planned. Rye is 30 miles southwest of Pueblo and 125 miles south of Denver.

Pair accused of burglaries at 16 hair and nail salons AURORA

Deputies have arrested two people on charges of breaking into 16 hair and nail salons in the east Denver area. Arapahoe County investigators said they know why the businesses were targeted but they declined to release that information. Prosecutors filed burglary and drug possession charges Wednesday against 22-year-old Michael Lowry and 20-yearold Lauren Polzine. Bail was set at $100,000 for Lowry and $10,000 for Polzine. Neither has entered a plea, and it’s not known whether they have attorneys. Lowry and Polzine are suspected of nine burglaries in suburban Aurora, three in suburban Greenwood Village

and four in unincorporated Arapahoe County.

3 counties worry about impact of inmate releases PUEBLO

Commissioners of three southern Colorado counties say the early release of about 6,000 prison inmates could hurt the economies of small communities where private prisons operate. Colorado officials want to release the inmates early to help cut $320 million from the state budget. Bent County Commissioner Bill Long said Wednesday most of the inmates who may be released early are in private prisons in Bent, Crowley and Huerfano counties. Long says Bent and Crowley counties would feel the negative effects more than Huerfano, whose private prison houses mostly inmates from Arizona. The prisons are operated by Corrections Corporation of America. The state parole board must approve before any offender can qualify for early release.

Carbon sequestration study to begin at Colorado site DENVER

A $5 million research project is getting under way to determine whether carbon dioxide can be sequestered at an underground site in northwestern Colorado. The three-year study is being spearheaded by a group of government agencies, private companies and researchers. The group said Thursday it has received a $3.8 million grant from the Energy Department to finance most of the work with the rest to be contributed by the group members. The researchers will evaluate formations about 8,000 feet underground near Craig to determine whether they can be used for carbon dioxide storage. If proven successful, group representatives say the site potentially could be used by power and gas processing plants, as well as oil shale production.

Additional charges filed against UNC professor GREELEY

A University of Northern Colorado drama professor is facing additional charges after he was accused of videotaping people as they used the bathroom in his home. Raymond Vance Fulkerson is charged with a dozen counts

including sexual exploitation of a child, unlawful sexual contact and possessing marijuana. Prosecutors say the 63-yearold Fulkerson secretly videotaped young men using a toilet and shower in his home. Police say he told them he initially placed the camera in the bathroom to keep track of his aging parents. Fulkerson was suspended with pay after his arrest in July. The most recent charges were filed last week.

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President Barack Obama abruptly canceled a longplanned missile shield for Eastern Europe on Thursday, replacing a Bush-era project that was bitterly opposed by Russia with a plan he contended would better defend against a growing threat of Iranian missiles. The United States will no longer seek to erect a missile base and radar site in Poland and the Czech Republic, poised at Russia’s hemline. That change is bound to please the Russians, who had never accepted U.S. arguments, made by the Bush and Obama administrations, that the shield was intended strictly as a defense against Iran and other “rogue states.” Scrapping the planned shield, however, means upending agreements with the host countries that had cost those allies political support among their own people. Obama called Polish and Czech leaders ahead of his announcement, and a team of senior diplomats and others flew to Europe to lay out the new plan.

“Our new missile defense architecture in Europe will provide stronger, smarter and swifter defenses of American forces and America’s allies,” Obama said while announcing the shift. The replacement system would link smaller radar systems with a network of sensors and missiles that could be deployed at sea or on land. Some of the weaponry and sensors are ready now, and the rest would be developed during the next 10 years. ��

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President Barack Obama is betting Moscow will return the favor on missile defense by helping him blunt Iran’s nuclear ambitions. In what could shape a major geopolitical realignment, the White House is scrapping the Bush-era plan for a missile defense shield in Poland and the Czech Republic. So far, only the U.S. has showed its hand, but the timing of the announcement, just days before Obama is to meet Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, points to the prospect of deep bargaining to entice Moscow’s help on Iran. The United States is concerned that Iran is using a civilian nuclear program as a cover to build atomic weapons. Iran denies that but has refused to open the program to inspection. American intelligence and independent assessments from international nuclear experts point to the possibility that Tehran soon will have a nuclear weapon. That would vastly change the balance of power in the Middle East. Washington has tried to

divert the Iranian course through a series of international sanctions aimed at isolating its regime. Iran already is struggling economically and distracted by significant internal political upheaval about the reelection of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. However, the kind of painful penalties that might have been effective in altering Iranian behavior have long been blocked in the United Nations Security Council by Russia and China. Unlike former President George W. Bush, who refused to negotiate with Iran, Obama said he wanted to talk with the Islamic regime and set a Sept. 15 deadline for Tehran to respond. He promised to push for tougher sanctions, should Iran demur. Obama said at the time that the missile system was under review and would only be built if it would be effective. Those statements would likely have been taken as signals by Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin that the new American president understood Kremlin sensitivities about the missile shield in Poland and Czech Republic.

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Dems unhappy about new tax Senators fear health care provision will hit middle class hard Erica Werner

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Unhappy Senate Democrats on Thursday found plenty to complain about in the fine print of the latest health overhaul bill, particularly a tax provision they fear would hit hard at middleclass Americans, from coal miners in West Virginia to firefighters in New York. The opposition sprang up a day after Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., unveiled longdelayed legislation that would transform the nation’s health care system, requiring almost everyone to buy insurance, making insurance companies cover people with pre-existing medical conditions and reining in spiraling health care costs. The bill has given fresh momentum to President Barack

Obama’s top domestic priority of extending health coverage and controlling costs. To pay for the 10-year, $856 billion bill, Baucus wants to tax high-value insurance plans, those worth $21,000 for a family and $8,000 for an individual. Baucus says those are “Cadillac plans” enjoyed by a small minority of Americans. Aides said about 10 percent of plans and 8 percent of taxpayers could be affected. But other Democratic senators fear that the tax would reach deep into middle-class pocketbooks, and labor unions are upset. Two Democrats on the Finance Committee, Sens. John Kerry, of Massachusetts, and Jay Rockefeller, of West Virginia, along with other senators, say they want to limit the tax before signing off on the bill. “We need to make it fairer to working people so that working folks don’t get dragged into this

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at a level where they just don’t have the incomes to support it,” Kerry told reporters after a closed-door committee meeting to discuss the bill. The panel will begin voting on the bill Tuesday. Rockefeller, who met privately with Obama on Wednesday, said the proposal “could prevent workers in high-risk professions from getting the health benefits that they need, particularly coal miners,” a significant constituency in his state. It was one of several concerns raised Thursday by Democrats, forecasting contentious debate when Baucus’ committee acts on the bill and during later votes in the Senate. Beyond the question of how the legislation would impact working-class Americans, liberal lawmakers are concerned about the absence of a new government-run insurance plan.

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The House voted Thursday in favor of the biggest overhaul of college aid programs since their creation in the 1960s — a bill to oust private lenders from the student loan business and put the government in charge. The vote was 253-171 in favor of a bill that fulfills nearly all of President Barack Obama’s campaign promises for higher education: The measure ends subsidies for private lenders, boosts Pell Grants for needy students and creates grant programs to improve community colleges and college graduation rates. “These are reforms that have been talked about for years, but they’re always blocked by special interests and their lobbyists,” Obama said Thursday during a rally at the University of Maryland. “Well, because you voted for change in November, we’re going to bring change in the House of Representatives today,” the president said. Ending loan subsidies and turning control over to the government would save taxpayers an estimated $87 billion, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Lawmakers would use that money to help make college more affordable, increasing the maximum Pell Grant by $1,400 to $6,900 in the next decade. “The choice before us is clear. We can either keep sending these subsidies to banks, or we can start sending them directly to students,”

said the bill’s sponsor, California Democratic Rep. George Miller, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee. Yet the money also would be spent on things that don’t help pay for college, such as construction at K-12 schools and new preschool programs. And although the measure would increase Pell Grants, it would do nothing to curb college costs, which rise much faster than Pell Grants do. In addition, the CBO says that when administrative costs and market conditions are considered, the savings from switching to direct government lending could be much lower — $47 billion instead of $87 billion. Republicans warned that instead of saving the government money, as Democrats promise, the bill could wind up costing the government more money. “Unfortunately, the numbers just don’t add up,” said Minnesota Rep. John Kline, senior Republican on the Education Committee. Lawmakers split largely along party lines on the bill, with only six Republicans in favor and four Democrats against. The measure goes next to the Senate, where its fate is a little less certain. Obama didn’t get his way on one thing: The president proposed earlier this year to take Pell Grants out of lawmakers’ hands entirely, making the program an entitlement like Social Security and Medicare, which would have cost an estimated $117 billion — more than lawmakers have to spend. Under the measure, Pell Grants

would increase slightly more than inflation during the next decade, increasing on average by about 2.6 percent yearly, according to the bill’s sponsors. However, the grants still would depend on annual spending bills and could rise less than promised.

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Everybody’s racist, it seems. Republican Rep. Joe Wilson? Racist, because he shouted “You lie!” at the first black president. Health care protesters, affirmative action supporters? Racist. And Barack Obama? He’s the “Racist in Chief,” wrote a leader of the recent conservative protest in Washington. The word is being sprayed in all directions, creating a hall of mirrors that is draining the scarlet R of its meaning and its power, turning it into more of a spitball than a stigma.

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“It gets to the point where we don’t have a word that we use to call people racist who actually are,” said John McWhorter, who studies race and language at the conservative Manhattan Institute. “The more abstract and the more abusive we get in the way we use the words, then the harder it is to talk about what we originally meant by those terms,” he said. What the word once meant — and still does in Webster’s dictionary — is someone who believes in the inherent superiority of a particular race or is prejudiced against others. This definition was ammuni-

tion for the civil rights movement, which 50 years ago used a strategy of confronting racism to build moral leverage and obtain equal rights. Obama’s spokesman has rejected suggestions that racism is behind criticism of the president, but others saw Wilson’s eruption during the presidents’ speech as just that. “I think (Wilson’s outburst) is based on racism,” former President Jimmy Carter said at town hall meeting. “There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president.”

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not authorized to comment on the arrest. Smith said he did not know whether Le had ever complained about Clark. Clark appeared in court with two public defenders who were new to the case. A private-practice attorney who had represented him during the investigation did not attend the hearing and said Thursday he no longer represents Clark. The attorney declined to give a reason. Public defender Joseph Lopez said he still was reviewing the case and declined to comment. Co-workers told police that Clark was a “control freak” who viewed the laboratory and its mice as his territory, according to a law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing.

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when asked whether he understood his rights. The muscular former high school baseball and football player is charged in the death of 24-year-old Annie Le, a pharmacology doctoral student at Yale who vanished Sept. 8. Her body was discovered five days later — her wedding day — stuffed into a utility compartment behind a wall in the basement of the research building where she and Clark worked. Authorities offered no details about the crime Thursday. They would not discuss a motive, largely because Clark will not talk to police, and would not disclose the DNA test results or how they connected Clark to the slaying. The Rev. Dennis Smith, a Le family spokesman, said he was

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South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, already facing scrutiny for expensive taxpayer-funded flights, relied on charter jet services costing more than $63,000 when traveling in Europe on two state business trips, an Associated Press investigation has found. Sanford, his commerce secretary and two other state officials charged taxpayers more than $43,000 for use of a seven-passenger executive jet for several days of travel from France to Germany and Estonia during a June 2007 trip, state records show. Also, taxpayers paid more than $20,000 so the governor

and three state officials could fly a seven-passenger charter jet earlier this year when traveling from Poland to the Czech Republic, Germany and Switzerland, according to the records. Commercial flights readily available for those trips would have saved the state $41,223, according to the average of current ticket prices listed on a Web booking site. But state officials said the governor and others couldn’t fly commercial because their meetings in various locales were scheduled too close together. The use of expensive charters surprised a former state economic development director who said less costly commercial travel in Europe was the norm during his tenure under for-

mer governors Democrat Dick Riley and Republican Carroll Campbell. Also, two other former governors confirmed they flew commercial unless traveling to remote areas. “We traveled by train and regularly scheduled flights,” said J. Mac Holladay, who served as head of the state Development Board. State officials travel overseas to encourage European companies to locate in South Carolina. Sanford’s European travel has attracted new business to the state and has brought badly needed jobs, state officials said. Sanford spokesman Ben Fox defended the governor, saying his travel expenses should be evaluated more broadly to appreciate the total savings since he took office in 2003.

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For the first time in two years, Americans actually got a little wealthier. Household wealth grew by $2 trillion, or about 4 percent, this spring, ending the longest stretch of quarterly declines on records dating back to 1952, the Federal Reserve reported Thursday. Net worth — the value of assets such as homes, checking accounts and investments minus debts such as mortgages and credit cards — came to $53.1 trillion for the second quarter. Stock portfolios came back to life this spring after the market hit its lows for the year in March, and home prices have stabilized. But the collective American wallet is still almost 20 percent thinner than it was when net worth peaked two years ago. Some analysts say it could take as long as four years for households to recoup trillions in losses and get back to where they were before the downturn struck in December 2007. “Households saw $14 trillion of wealth get blown away by the recession, and they recouped $2 trillion of that in the second quarter. That’s good news,” said Brian Bethune, economist at IHS Global Insight. “But they still have another $12 trillion to go to get back to where they were.” Many analysts expect the economic recovery to be lethargic, limiting further gains in the stock and housing markets. That’s why Scott Hoyt, senior director of consumer economics at Moody’s Economy.com, thinks household wealth won’t rise back to pre-recession levels until 2012 or 2013. “It is going to take a while for Americans to regain lost ground and become as comfortable as they were before all this started,” Hoyt said. Even if the economy continues to improve, analysts say the erosion of wealth will keep Americans thrifty for years. In fact, even as wealth grew, Americans trimmed their spending slightly in the spring. The increase in wealth in the second quarter was led by stock portfolios, the Fed report said.

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Iran experts at the U.N nuclear monitoring agency think Tehran has the ability to make a nuclear bomb and worked on developing a missile system that can carry an atomic warhead, according to a confidential report seen by The Associated Press. The document drafted by senior officials at the International Atomic Energy Agency is the clearest indication yet that those officials share Washington’s views on Iran’s weapon-making capabilities and missile technology — even if they have not made those views public.

The document, titled “Possible Military Dimension of Iran’s Nuclear Program,” appeared to be the so-called IAEA “secret annex” on Iran’s alleged nuclear arms program that the U.S., France, Israel and other IAEA members say is being withheld by agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei — claims the nuclear watchdog denies. The information in the document that is either new, more detailed or represents a more forthright conclusion than found in published IAEA reports includes: ■ The IAEA’s assessment that Iran worked on developing a chamber inside a ballistic missile capable of housing a warhead payload “that is quite

likely to be nuclear.” ■ That Iran engaged in “probable testing” of explosives commonly used to detonate a nuclear warhead — a method known as a “full-scale hemispherical explosively driven shock system.” ■ An assessment that Iran worked on developing a system “for initiating a hemispherical high explosive charge” of the kind used to help spark a nuclear blast. In another key finding, an excerpt notes: “The agency ... assesses that Iran has sufficient information to be able to design and produce a workable implosion nuclear device (an atomic bomb) based on highly enriched uranium as the fission fuel.”

Regional al-Qaida leader killed in raid

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Special forces raided a hide-out Thursday and killed militant mastermind Noordin Muhammed Top, striking at the heart of the terrorist network behind a deadly campaign of suicide attacks in Indonesia, including the Bali nightclub bombings. It was the latest success against terror figures worldwide, starting with a U.S. missile that took out a key Taliban commander in Pakistan last month. Besides knocking out Southeast Asia’s most-wanted man, Thursday’s operation also netted a fugitive bombmaker thought to have designed explosives for twin suicide bombings at luxury hotels in Jakarta in July. A cunning and charismatic figure, Noordin had eluded capture for more than seven years. He was tracked down at a house in the city of Solo in central Java, a breeding ground for militant Islam, where an overnight siege and hours-long gunfight ended at dawn with an explosion. The bodies of four suspects were recovered from the burnedout house, including Noordin and an alleged explosives expert,

Bagus Budi Pranato, thought to have manufactured the bombs used by suicide attackers in the July 17 attacks on the J.W. Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels that killed seven and wounded more than 50. Neighbors said the property was rented five months ago by a young couple who were teaching at a nearby Islamic school. The husband was among those killed in the firefight and his wife, who was pregnant, was wounded but was in stable condition at a hospital. The prime target was Noordin, a Malaysian citizen and feared regional leader of alQaida with links to Osama bin Laden, said national police chief Bambang Hendarso Danuri. Documents and laptop computers confiscated from the house prove that Noordin “is the leader of al-Qaida in Southeast Asia,” he said. Police also recovered hundreds of pounds of explosives, M-16 assault rifles, grenades and bombs. Noordin’s fingerprints, obtained from Malaysian authorities and stored on an Indonesian police database, matched those of one of the bodies, Danuri said. DNA tests had not been conducted, and the bodies were flown to Jakarta for autopsies. Indonesia had mounted

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one of the biggest manhunts in its history to try to capture Noordin, widely distributing his photo and offering a $100,000 reward for information that led to his arrest. Yet he repeatedly managed to evade authorities, most recently in August when, after an all-night raid on a safe house, the police discovered they had killed the wrong man. Noordin had an extensive support network, from Islamic schools to sympathetic radical groups, that helped him slip across Indonesia’s vast island chain undetected, resettling and taking new wives as he recruited followers and plotted attacks. One of his wives was among those rounded up in the aftermath of the July hotel bombings, though she told authorities she was unaware of her husband’s true identity. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono hailed Thursday’s operation, saying it had removed a feared figure who “disturbed the life of this country, ruined our image in the international community and paralyzed the national economy.”

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Scuttling a missile defense shield in the Czech Republic and Poland helps smooth relations between the U.S. and Russia. But at what price? Some of America’s staunchest allies are the East Europeans, and Thursday, they expressed dismay at what many see as a slight after decades of their support for the U.S. Among them were some famous names, including Lech Walesa, the former Solidarity leader and Polish ex-president. “I can see what kind of policy the Obama administration is pursuing toward this part of Europe,” he said ruefully, adding: “The way we are being approached needs to change.” For most of the past decade, cozy relations with Washington were practically a given across the “new Europe.” George W. Bush famously courted the region after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and leaned on it for troops to fight alongside U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Barack Obama took office undecided about Bush’s plan to base 10 interceptor missiles in Poland and sophisticated radar in the Czech Republic — a system designed to shoot down

long-range missiles that might be fired from Iran or elsewhere in the Middle East. Building had not started in either country. The Czech installation was planned for the Brdy military installation 55 miles southwest of Prague. The Polish site was to be at a former military air base near the town of Redzikowo, about 115 miles from Russia’s westernmost edge. Obama has been reaching out to Russia, which had expressed outrage at the notion of missiles being pointed in its direction from a region that was firmly in the Soviet orbit just 20 years ago. On Thursday, Obama announced he was shifting the plan from Eastern Europe to other locations. He and other administration officials said they have concluded that Iran’s medium- and short-range missiles pose a greater threat and require flexible technology. Obama’s decision got a positive reception in Russia, hailed by President Dmitry Medvedev as a “responsible move.” German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she viewed the shift as “a hopeful signal for overcoming difficulties with Russia when it comes to a uniform strategy to combat the threat of Iran together.”

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An 18-year-old armed with an ax, knives and Molotov cocktails attacked his high school in southern Germany on Thursday, injuring eight pupils and a teacher before police shot and arrested him, authorities said. As the mayhem erupted on the third floor, roughly 700 other students fled the building, including some who barricaded a classroom door before running down an emergency staircase. Many took shelter in a nearby office building. The teenager entered the fourstory school in Ansbach at 8:30 a.m., shortly after classes started, Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann said. He climbed to the third floor, where he lit a Molotov cocktail and threw it into an 11th grade classroom, apparently striking a girl in the head and burning several other people, authorities said. He then attacked some nearby girls with the ax, inflicting serious skull wounds on one of them, said Udo Dreher, the top police officer at the scene. Dreher said it was not clear if

the attacker, who had no police record, purposely selected his victims. The teen, who was in his final year at the school, later lobbed another Molotov cocktail into a ninth-grade classroom directly across the hall, but it failed to ignite, Dreher said. A student who smelled smoke called police, pulled the fire alarm, and doused the flames, officials said. Police searching the building were confronted by the teenager. “The attacker was armed with an ax, several knives and another Molotov cocktail,” said Dreher. “As he moved toward the officers, they opened fire and then arrested him.” The attacker was shot five times in the upper body during his arrest, which authorities said came 11 minutes after police were alerted. He remains in critical condition, officials said, though Dreher said his life was not in danger. Police did not identify him. About 700 other pupils were able to evacuate the building, taking shelter in a nearby unemployment office where they were being treated by psychologists and counselors, officials said.

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Walter Magill’s participation in Saturday’s Run, Rabbit Run, Steamboat’s 50-mile trail marathon, originally was supposed to be a part of his campaign to retain his City Council seat. When no one rose to contest him in the city’s District 3, however, the “Walter will go the distance” slogan lost something. “It was going to be a part of the political campaign,” Magill said. “Some good friends have been pushing people toward it, telling people it’s not that hard. I was encouraged by their experiences.” Few participate more in Steamboat’s summer races and activities than Magill. He organizes the annual Howelsen Hill 8-miler and participates in most of the other Steamboat Running Series races. He’s a regular on his mountain bike in the summer’s Town Challenge series, as well. But a 50-mile race is something entirely different. “I’m probably a little undertrained,” he confessed Thursday. “I think if you just keep going that will cure itself. “Sunday could be painful.” Whether his goal of 5 miles per hour for a 10-hour time is achievable remains to be seen. One thing is for sure, though. Magill won’t be alone on the daunting trail. Racers will start at 6 a.m. — with an option to begin as early as 5 a.m. — from the base of Steamboat Ski Area and head straight up, reaching the top of Mount Werner after more than 3,000 feet of climbing and more than six miles of running. And that’s only the beginning. The race includes a total of 9,000 feet of climbing as it winds from Mount Werner to See Race, page 38

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team that has notions of playing until December. Delta outgained Steamboat, 385 yards to 239, and kept things close for most of the game until the Sailors pulled away for a 36-27 win. The lessons, however, shine

A year ago, the Soroco High School football team went into a game against Faith Baptist hoping to unfurl its passing game for the first time. It worked, to the tune of a 48If you go 30 victory. What: Soroco Now, 2-0 SoRams football roco again is (2-0) vs. set to face off Faith Baptist against the PioPioneers (1-1) neers, this time When: 7:30 p.m. today in the Rams’ Where: Oak Creek Soroco High opener, and School, Oak again the team Creek will look to loosen the game with a fierce aerial assault. The only difference is while a year ago the team hoped to be able to pass, now it’s convinced it can. “That’s the game plan again,” Soroco coach David Bruner said. “We want to try to open it up offensively. We have been preparing pretty much the same way.” The development of Soroco’s passing game — including Cody Miles’ ever-improving arm and a crop of capable receivers — has turned the segment into a team strength. Miles has picked up 401 yards passing and six touchdowns through two games. “This year, we have more receivers that are capable of catching the ball, and that just comes from repetitions,” Bruner said. “We have more weapons now.” Across the line, the Rams are expecting to see the exact opposite approach. Faith Baptist had three different backs approach 100 yards

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Steamboat Springs High School senior football player Joe Dover, shown at practice earlier this season, scored three touchdowns last week at Delta. Dover and the Sailors are looking for a big win today when they host Montezuma-Cortez at 7 p.m.

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If football is all about getting better each week, as Steamboat Springs High School coach Aaron Finch always says, then the lessons learned at Delta last week carry an especially important note tonight. Steamboat (2-0 overall, 1-0 in the Western Slope League), welcomes Montezuma-Cortez (0-2, 0-0) for a 7 p.m. game today at Gardner Field. It’s no secret where the Panthers have finished in previous years. Thanks to inconsis-

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tent numbers, multiple coaching changes and an ineffective program, Montezuma-Cortez has taken residence in the bottom of the league standings for years. But against Delta — a team that has finished in the middle of the pack for years — last week, Steamboat found out how combative the Western Slope League actually can be. Delta scared a Steamboat

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light on football in the Western Slope. The league appears as open as it has been in the past four years. Sure, the teams of a bunch formation, moving always at the top — Steamboat, Garcia around to get the ball in Palisade and Glenwood — are his hands as much as possible. still good, but the teams that “It makes sense, because he is have been near the middle or a very good talent,” Finch said. bottom appear to “He’s quick, runs be closing the gap. �� hard and has good “The league is “The league vision. It’s a good �� looking really is looking really offense.” �� interesting this interesting this year. That could be year,” Finch said. a challenge for a Teams that have �� “Teams that have Steamboat defense traditionally traditionally strugthat at times �� struggled and not gled and not been looked dominant as competitive are been as competitive last week, but at �� all better. We saw other times, strugare all better.” that in Delta. They �� gled. were a middle-ofDelta gained Aaron Finch the-pack team, 202 of its 385 yards Sailors head football coach but with the same on just six plays. athletes and a new “Our opencoaching staff, they played a field tackling has to get better,” much better brand of football. senior linebacker Cody Harris It’s the same thing with Cortez.” said. “We have to break down �� Panthers coach Chuck Cotter our hips and stay on their outreturns for his second season. side. We need to win and keep �� The team relies heavily on the on getting better. That’s all you �� play of senior quarterback can ask for is just to get better Breen McComb and the versa- every week.” tility of running back Keenan With a recent bout of flu Garcia. Montezuma-Cortez that’s run through the high runs most of its offense out school, Finch said he wasn’t

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2009 Steamboat statistics Steamboat Opponent 26 First Downs 28 43-155 Rushes-Yards 58-279 35-54-2 Comp-Att-Int 27-46-3 478 Yards Passing 388 633 Total Yards 667 5-35 Punts-Avg. 7-31 2-0 Fumbles-lost 3-1 13-100 Penalties-Yards 27-231 ■ Score by quarter Opponent 07-13-00-28—48 Steamboat 16-22-19-20—77 ■ Rushing Connor Landusky 6-16; Austin Hinder 18-73, 2 TD; Dylan Pivarnik 3-7; Jake Miller 1-(-1); Joe Dover 15-64, 3 TD. ■ Passing Hinder 35-54-2, 478 yards, 6 TD. ■ Receiving Jack Verploeg 6-47, 1 TD; Jack Spady 11-231, 3 TD; Cody Harris 4-21; Pivarnik 7-98, 2 TD; Bryce Mayo 2-19; Landusky 2-17; Dover 3-39.

totally sure who would be able to suit up for the game. Regardless, in the third week of the season, he said he expects to see a much more refined team heading into tonight’s tilt. “We’re ready to get going,” Finch said. “It’s nice to be playing at home and get the rhythm of the season going.” — To reach Luke Graham, call 871-4229 or e-mail lgraham@steamboatpilot.com

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A Miles kill went just long to break a long Soroco run, however, and North Park rallied to close out the game, allowing the Rams just two more points. Soroco didn’t start the third game very well, either, but closed strong. After trailing 14-7, 189 and 24-15, the Rams closed within five at 24-19. None of it did much to lengthen Thursday’s match, but it did set an impression on Hodgson. “Soroco, they’re going to be scary soon,” he said. “They have a lot of young and exciting athletes. Volleyball’s such an emotional game. If you set a tone and get going good, it can change everything.”

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It just didn’t add up in Colleen King’s mind. The senior setter and her Steamboat Springs volleyball teammates were up two games to none in Glenwood Springs, where, traditionally, wins don’t come without a fight. A big fight. “Well, after the first two, I was like, ‘This is too easy,’” King said. “We knew they were going to come out hard.” And come out hard the they did, rallying to tie Thursday’s match between the 4A Western Slope League rivals at two games apiece before the Sailors managed to finish off their opponents in the decisive fifth game.

“I’ve never left here not exhausted,” Steamboat coach Wendy Hall said after her team’s 25-17, 25-17, 16-25, 22-25, 15-12 win. “It just always seems to be knock-down, drag-out. Can we just put money on it?” Although her Demons emerged on the short end of the contest, Glenwood Springs senior Leah Mansfield wasn’t dissatisfied with her team’s play. Not after rebounding from such a big deficit. “It was the funnest game I’ve ever played in,” Mansfield said with a smile. “We feel like we trust each other more than any team can trust each other to bring each other back up. We have players that’ll sacrifice whatever they have to do to get the kill, to bring our energy up.” From the third game on,

energy drove the Demons. Long rallies were the norm, as were sprawling digs by Mansfield and her teammates, who did all they could to neutralize a Steamboat attack fronted by King and fellow senior Devin Wilkinson. Wilkinson led the Sailors with 14 kills while King smashed 11. Wilkinson also had seven blocks. Taryn Pearce countered with 16 kills to lead the Demons. Lexie Warkentin had eight, as did Kenzi Caple. Mansfield led Glenwood with 24 digs. Caple had 15. “I never doubted them for a minute,” said Demons coach Amber Sutherland, a Glenwood alum who played in many an exhausting match against Steamboat during her high school playing days.

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A fast start propelled Soroco High School to a big early season win Saturday at Paonia, but the Rams were on the other end of a fast start Thursday as they battled North Park at home. Soroco fell behind early and never regained its composure, losing in three games, 25-15, 2519, 25-19. “At Paonia, we went in like we were going to go down swinging, and we played our hardest,” sophomore Lindsay Miles said. “We went into this game a little scared and afraid to lose. We need to keep our heads up, play together and work together.” North Park set the tone for the night in the first 10 points of the first game. The Wildcats were dominant defensively and with their outside hitters. The Wildcats repeatedly handled anything the Rams could get over the net and wasted little time returning those balls with powerful and often point-winning swings. Soroco fell behind 8-1 in the first game, then 23-11, and never seriously challenged. “They’re very scrappy. They picked the ball right back up and sent it back,” Soroco coach Kim Reeves said about North Park. “We had some good defense also, picked up a lot of balls that could have dropped.” Much of Soroco’s struggles stemmed from the team’s inability to consistently handle and return the North Park attack. “We’re fairly experienced. We have a lot of seniors,” North Park coach Randy Hodgson said. “That paid off. We didn’t make as many mistakes as Soroco did, but we shouldn’t make as many

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Unbeaten Tigers, Cardinals set to square off Football continued from 35 on the ground last weekend in a 62-32 thumping of Justice. Senior Stephen Troup did the most to catch Bruner’s eye. He finished that game with 162 yards on 22 carries and is averaging nearly 8 yards a carry for the season. Soroco survived a 371-yard rushing performance from Longmont Christian’s Will Bennett last week, but Troup should offer an entirely different challenge. “This guy’s not very big,” Bruner said. “Bennett is a power runner who would run right over you. Troup, he’s a small, real shifty back, real quick on his feet with good lateral movement.” After opening the season with two games on the road and traveling for two more games after tonight, the Rams are just happy to have a chance to confront Troup and the Pioneers in front of a friendly crowd. “Playing in front of a home crowd for the first time will give our kids some energy,” Bruner said.

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sus Grand Valley football game would have meant a lot more. The two teams used to hook up every season in the Class 1A Western Slope League, before the Cardinals moved up a classification last season. The two seasons prior, however, the league title came down to Hayden and Grand Valley, with the Cardinals winning both. So while the 7 p.m. game today in Grand Valley will have little bearing on the league race for either team, it’s not like the past isn’t on the minds of Hayden. “Definitely,” Tigers coach Shawn Baumgartner said. “Them being in our league until (they) moved up last year, we’ve had great battles with each other. A couple of years, it was us and them for league championships. Unfortunately they got both of those. We have a lot of respect for them.” Both teams enter the contest 2-0 on the season. Hayden, fresh off wins against two Class 2A teams, again will be playing up in classification. Baumgartner lauded the Tigers defense for giving up just 13 points so far this season, and said that side of the ball again will have to be strong.

If you go What: Hayden (2-0) at Grand Valley football (2-0) When: 7 p.m. today Where: Grand Valley High School

The Tigers have played two teams that were big up front and loved to run the ball, but Baumgartner said they’ll face a new challenge this week. The Cardinals will be big up front, but they possess a different challenge for the Tigers. “The challenge is on our secondary,” Baumgartner said. “Our secondary hasn’t seen a lot of passes. Grand Valley throws the ball more than we’ve seen.” Offensively for Hayden, Baumgartner was happy with the balance the Tigers had last week in a 20-3 win against Roaring Fork. Senior Jake Walker rushed for 100 yards and quarterback Graig Medvesk threw for 208 yards. He said those strong performances — along with strong special teams — will have to continue today. — To reach Joel Reichenberger, call 871-4253 or e-mail jreichenberger@steamboatpilot.com — To reach Luke Graham, call 871-4229 or e-mail lgraham@steamboatpilot.com

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tries, will join Magill. All the funds from the event will benefit the Steve Maloney Memorial Fund and Partners of Routt County. “This is one of the top three or four toughest 50-milers in the West,” race co-director Fred Abramowitz said. “It’s a pretty challenging course. We even instituted an early start at 5 a.m. because want to get as many people as we can to finish this thing.” Both of last year’s winners will be back, including Steamboat’s own Jenna Gruben. Both of the masters champions also will return, and the field also will include some of the most acclaimed ultra marathon runners in the nation. Breckenridge’s Helen Cospolich will be the favorite among the women after stacking up victories around the region, including at last year’s Leadville Trail 100 ultra. Magill said he wouldn’t start off with any visions of a record time or a podium finish. He’ll try to maintain his rea-

If you go What: Run, Rabbit Run Steamboat 50 ultra marathon When: The race starts at 6 a.m. Saturday. The top finishers should come in at about 2:30 p.m., with racers trickling in throughout the evening. The race will be capped at 15 hours Where: Start and finish lines are at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area. The trail goes up Mount Werner and toward Rabbit Ears Peak Other information: The race’s finish is set to coincide with the OktoberWest festivities at the base of the ski area. Numerous events are planned for the afternoon as racers finish. See page 23 in today’s newspaper for a full OktoberWest schedule of events.

sonable pace, power-walk the steep sections and make up time on the downhills. And, he said, hopefully avoid any regret in the middle of the longest race he’s ever run. “I’ve gone a couple long runs, 20 miles, but I haven’t done anything over that,” he said, lamenting a busy summer schedule. “I will just try to continue to run. It should be fun.”

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MLB The Associated Press All Times MDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W New York 94 Boston 86 Tampa Bay 74 Toronto 66 Baltimore 60 Central Division W Detroit 78 Minnesota 74 Chicago 72 Cleveland 61 Kansas City 59 West Division W Los Angeles 87 Texas 80 Seattle 76 Oakland 68

L 53 59 73 80 86

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——— Thursday’s Games Kansas City 9, Detroit 2 Seattle 4, Chicago White Sox 3, 14 innings Tampa Bay 3, Baltimore 0 L.A. Angels 4, Boston 3 Oakland 5, Cleveland 2 Friday’s Games Boston (Buchholz 5-3) at Baltimore (Guthrie 1014), 5:05 p.m. Toronto (Richmond 6-9) at Tampa Bay (J.Shields 9-11), 5:38 p.m. L.A. Angels (Kazmir 8-8) at Texas (Tom.Hunter 8-3), 6:05 p.m. Detroit (Porcello 13-8) at Minnesota (Duensing 3-1), 6:10 p.m. Kansas City (Hochevar 6-10) at Chicago White Sox (Buehrle 12-8), 6:11 p.m. Cleveland (D.Huff 10-7) at Oakland (Bre.Anderson 9-10), 8:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (A.Burnett 11-9) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 15-5), 8:10 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 85 60 .586 — Atlanta 78 68 .534 7 1/2 Florida 78 69 .531 8 New York 63 84 .429 23 Washington 50 96 .342 35 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 85 62 .578 — Chicago 75 70 .517 9 Milwaukee 71 75 .486 13 1/2 Houston 70 76 .479 14 1/2 Cincinnati 68 79 .463 17 Pittsburgh 55 89 .382 28 1/2 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 88 59 .599 — Colorado 83 64 .565 5 San Francisco 79 67 .541 8 1/2 San Diego 66 81 .449 22 Arizona 64 83 .435 24 ——— Thursday’s Games Milwaukee 7, Chicago Cubs 4 Philadelphia 4, Washington 2 Cincinnati 3, Florida 2 Atlanta 7, N.Y. Mets 3 Friday’s Games San Diego (Stauffer 4-6) at Pittsburgh (Morton 3-8), 5:05 p.m. Florida (VandenHurk 2-2) at Cincinnati (H.Bailey 5-5), 5:10 p.m. Washington (J.Martin 4-4) at N.Y. Mets (Pelfrey 10-10), 5:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Happ 10-4) at Atlanta (T.Hudson 1-0), 5:35 p.m. Houston (Norris 5-3) at Milwaukee (Narveson 1-0), 6:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Lilly 12-8) at St. Louis (Smoltz 1-1), 6:15 p.m. Colorado (Marquis 15-11) at Arizona (Mulvey 0-1), 7:40 p.m. San Francisco (J.Sanchez 6-12) at L.A. Dodgers (V.Padilla 3-0), 8:10 p.m.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Thursday’s College Football Scores SOUTH Florida A&M 48, Howard 10 Miami 33, Georgia Tech 17 College Football Schedule (Subject to change)

Friday, Sept. 18 FAR WEST Boise St. (2-0) at Fresno St. (1-1), 7 p.m. ——— Saturday, Sept. 19 EAST Ball St. (0-2) at Army (1-1), 10 a.m. Delaware St. (0-1) at Delaware (1-1), 10 a.m. Duquesne (1-1) at Monmouth, N.J. (0-2), 10 a.m. Temple (0-1) at Penn St. (2-0), 10 a.m. Dayton (0-1) at Robert Morris (0-2), 10 a.m. Bucknell (1-1) at Cornell (0-0), 10:30 a.m. Yale (0-0) at Georgetown, D.C. (0-2), 11 a.m. Harvard (0-0) at Holy Cross (2-0), 11 a.m. Youngstown St. (1-1) at Northeastern (0-2), 11 a.m. Colgate (2-0) at Dartmouth (0-0), 11:30 a.m. Winston-Salem (0-2) vs. Morgan St. (0-1) at East Rutherford, N.J., Noon The Citadel (0-1) at Princeton (0-0), 1 p.m. Rhode Island (1-0) at Massachusetts (1-1), 1:30 p.m. Maine (2-0) at Albany, N.Y. (0-2), 2 p.m. Fla. International (0-1) at Rutgers (1-1), 3 p.m. Columbia (0-0) at Fordham (0-1), 4 p.m. Liberty (1-1) at Lafayette (1-0), 4 p.m. Navy (1-1) at Pittsburgh (2-0), 4 p.m. Brown (0-0) at Stony Brook (0-2), 4 p.m. Villanova (2-0) at Penn (0-0), 5 p.m. Northwestern (2-0) at Syracuse (0-2), 5 p.m. Coastal Carolina (1-1) at Towson (0-1), 5 p.m. SOUTH Boston College (2-0) at Clemson (1-1), 10 a.m. Louisville (1-0) at Kentucky (1-0), 10 a.m. East Carolina (1-1) at North Carolina (2-0), 10 a.m. North Texas (1-1) at Alabama (2-0), 10:20 a.m. Old Dominion (2-0) at Jacksonville (1-1), 11 a.m. Morehead St. (1-1) at N.C. Central (0-2), 11:30 a.m. Chattanooga (1-1) at Presbyterian (0-2), 11:30 a.m. Miles (2-1) at Samford (1-1), 1 p.m. Tennessee (1-1) at Florida (2-0), 1:30 p.m. Middle Tennessee (1-1) at Maryland (1-1), 1:30 p.m. Hofstra (2-0) at Richmond (2-0), 1:30 p.m. Virginia (0-2) at Southern Miss. (2-0), 1:30 p.m. UAB (1-1) at Troy (0-2), 1:30 p.m. Nebraska (2-0) at Virginia Tech (1-1), 1:30 p.m. Grambling St. (1-1) at Jackson St. (0-2), 2:30 p.m. Campbell (1-1) at Davidson (0-2), 4 p.m. VMI (1-0) at James Madison (0-1), 4 p.m. Ark.-Pine Bluff (1-1) at MVSU (0-1), 4 p.m. Hampton (1-1) at N. Carolina A&T (2-0), 4 p.m. Gardner-Webb (2-0) at N.C. State (1-1), 4 p.m. William & Mary (2-0) at Norfolk St. (1-1), 4 p.m. Elon (2-0) at Wake Forest (1-1), 4:30 p.m. Jacksonville St. (0-2) at Alabama A&M (2-0), 5 p.m. Tennessee Tech (1-0) at E. Kentucky (0-1), 5 p.m. W. Carolina (0-2) at Georgia Southern (1-1), 5 p.m. Louisiana-Lafayette (2-0) at LSU (2-0), 5 p.m. Nicholls St. (1-1) at Louisiana Tech (0-2), 5 p.m. Bowling Green (1-1) at Marshall (1-1), 5 p.m. North Dakota (0-1) at Northwestern St. (0-2), 5 p.m. Florida Atlantic (0-1) at South Carolina (1-1), 5 p.m. Charleston Southern (0-2) at South Florida (2-0), 5 p.m. Tennessee St. (1-1) at Southern U. (1-1), 5 p.m. Mississippi St. (1-1) at Vanderbilt (1-1), 5 p.m. Cent. Arkansas (0-1) at W. Kentucky (0-2), 5 p.m. SE Louisiana (2-0) at Mississippi (1-0), 5:30 p.m. Buffalo (1-1) at UCF (1-1), 5:30 p.m. West Virginia (2-0) at Auburn (2-0), 5:45 p.m. Edward Waters (0-2) at Alabama St. (1-0), 6 p.m. Savannah St. (1-1) at McNeese St. (2-0), 6 p.m. Tenn.-Martin (1-1) at Memphis (0-2), 6 p.m. MIDWEST Duke (1-1) at Kansas (2-0), 10 a.m. E. Michigan (0-2) at Michigan (2-0), 10 a.m. California (2-0) at Minnesota (2-0), 10 a.m. N. Illinois (1-1) at Purdue (1-1), 10 a.m. Ohio St. (1-1) vs. Toledo (1-1) at Cleveland, 10 a.m. Wofford (1-1) at Wisconsin (2-0), 10 a.m. Hanover (0-2) at Butler (2-0), 11 a.m. Furman (2-0) at Missouri (2-0), 12 p.m. Indiana (2-0) at Akron (1-1), 1:30 p.m. Alcorn St. (0-1) at Cent. Michigan (1-1), 1:30 p.m. Michigan St. (1-1) at Notre Dame (1-1), 1:30 p.m. Arizona (2-0) at Iowa (2-0), 1:35 p.m. Murray St. (1-1) at Missouri St. (1-1), 2 p.m. St. Francis, Pa. (1-1) at N. Iowa (1-1), 3:05 p.m. Drake (2-0) at South Dakota (1-1), 3:05 p.m. Iowa St. (1-1) at Kent St. (1-1), 5 p.m. Wagner (1-1) at N. Dakota St. (0-2), 5 p.m. Cal Poly (1-0) at Ohio (1-1), 5 p.m. Indiana St. (0-3) at S. Dakota St. (1-0), 5 p.m. SW Baptist (0-3) at S. Illinois (0-1), 5 p.m. E. Illinois (2-0) at SE Missouri (1-1), 5 p.m.

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Marie Matrka’s CMC lesson group wishes her success before the Colorado State Open tennis tournament in Denver. Brianna Wilhlem holds the “Go” sign and, from left, Colleen Miller, Cyndi Knox, Bob Schuellein, Mae Greene and Mike Ratliff complete the well-wishing. Matrka won her first singles and doubles matches. Miami (Ohio) (0-2) at W. Michigan (0-2), 5 p.m. Stephen F.Austin (1-1) at W. Illinois (1-1), 5:05 p.m. Austin Peay (1-1) at Illinois St. (0-2), 5:30 p.m. SOUTHWEST Tulsa (2-0) at Oklahoma (1-1), 1:30 p.m. Connecticut (1-1) at Baylor (1-0), 3 p.m. Rice (0-2) at Oklahoma St. (1-1), 5 p.m. Texas St. (1-0) at TCU (1-0), 5 p.m. Utah St. (0-1) at Texas A&M (1-0), 5 p.m. Texas College (0-3) at Texas Southern (0-2), 5 p.m. Georgia (1-1) at Arkansas (1-0), 5:45 p.m. Texas Tech (2-0) at Texas (2-0), 8 p.m. FAR WEST Portland St. (1-1) at Montana (2-0), 1:05 p.m. Wyoming (1-1) at Colorado (0-2), 1:30 p.m. Utah (2-0) at Oregon (1-1), 1:30 p.m. Southern Cal (2-0) at Washington (1-1), 1:30 p.m. Marist (1-1) at San Diego (1-1), 2 p.m. N. Colorado (1-1) at E. Washington (1-1), 2:05 p.m. Nevada (0-1) at Colorado St. (2-0), 3 p.m. San Diego St. (1-1) at Idaho (1-1), 3 p.m. SMU (2-0) at Washington St. (0-2), 3 p.m. S. Utah (1-1) at N. Arizona (0-1), 4:05 p.m. Cincinnati (2-0) at Oregon St. (2-0), 4:45 p.m. Florida St. (1-1) at BYU (2-0), 5 p.m. Air Force (1-1) at New Mexico (0-2), 5:30 p.m. UTEP (0-2) at New Mexico St. (1-1), 6 p.m. Idaho St. (0-2) at Weber St. (0-2), 6:05 p.m. San Jose St. (0-2) at Stanford (1-1), 7 p.m. Louisiana-Monroe (1-1) at Arizona St. (1-0), 8 p.m. Kansas St. (1-1) at UCLA (2-0), 8:15 p.m. Hawaii (2-0) at UNLV (1-1), 9 p.m.

WNBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-3) EASTERN CONFERENCE Indiana 1, Washington 0 Thursday, Sept. 17: Indiana 88, Washington 79 Saturday, Sept. 19: Washington at Indiana, 5 p.m. x-Monday, Sept. 21: Washington at Indiana, 6 p.m. Detroit 1, Atlanta 0 Wednesday, Sept. 16: Detroit 94, Atlanta 89 Friday, Sept. 18: Detroit at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m. x-Sunday, Sept. 20: Detroit at Atlanta, 1 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio 1, Phoenix 0 Thursday, Sept. 17: San Antonio 92, Phoenix 91 Saturday, Sept. 19: San Antonio at Phoenix, 8 p.m. x-Monday, Sept. 21: San Antonio at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Los Angeles 1, Seattle 0 Wednesday, Sept. 16: Los Angeles 70, Seattle 63 Friday, Sept. 18: Los Angeles at Seattle, 8 p.m. x-Sunday, Sept. 20: Los Angeles at Seattle, 3 p.m.

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2002 BMW 325I AWD 87,000 miles, excellent condition. Blue, gray interior. Craig, CO $12,500. Contact Cindy 406-591-3055 Nationwide auto transportation. Moving cars, all 50 states, to anywhere from anywhere, for any reason. Steamboat based company. Cars also moved to and from Denver. 13 years experience. Mountain Express Transport. Call or email 970-846-4503 laurenvajic@gmail.com

Mercedes Classic 1974 450SL convertible, 2 tops, low miles, excellent condition, $14,500 970-879-1159 98 Ford Taurus, silver, automatic, 102K miles, $2000 OBO. 801-793-0778.

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1990 Hallmark slide in Camper. 9’, includes bathroom, shower, water heater, stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, stereo. In good condition, $3500 970-629-0321 Travel trailer 29ft. Very good condition. Air conditioner, gas, electric ref. $5250 OBO 970-879-0655 Solar Powered Travel Trailer! 19’ Gulfstream Conquest Ultralight. Great Condition. $6,500 Call 970-819-0472

2002 Subaru Outback Limited, new performance motor and clutch, 5speed, tint, very clean $9500 OBO Call 970-291-9474

Lumber Rack for a Chevy shortbed, $150, Bridgestone Blizzak snow tires, 225 /60 R16, used 2 months, $375. Call 970-819-1298 Ford tailgate fits 99-05, 970-819-3043. Like new set of studded snow tires. 225 /60 /16. 500 miles. $300. 970-846-8049 100 gal fuel transfer tank with 15GPM pump. Steel tank with diamond plate casing, L shape. $600 OBO 970-846-9993 08 Tundra RBP 18” 94R rim set, 1 procomp 35” AT Extreme tire all zero miles, 4 stock aluminum 18” rims. 970-620-4586

Stagecoach Marina is selling all rental boats. Canoes, fishing boats, pontoons, paddle boats. Saturday, September 19th, 9am-1pm. Come to Stagecoach Marina and make a deal!

1974 Fiat 124 Sport Spyder. 76,500 miles convertable, good shape, runs well, FUN! $2800 970-879-6959 Dave

03 Honda Shadow ACE Stage 3 jet kit, pipes, hyper charger and many more extras. Low miles, excellent condition. $3350. 970-291-9502.

FINANCING /WORKING PEOPLE! $750.00 MINIMUM DOWN PAYMENT. NO CREDIT CHECK. Tom Reuter, Dealer, 970-875-0700. “Working Cars /Working People” -24,000 Mile Warranties! www.checkpointautosales.com

2007 Yamaha YZ250F. Very nice condition, well maintained. Asking $2800. 970-276-3386

Cheap transportation: 1991 Mercury & 1984 Datsun 300Z, needs work. $500 each. 1996 Suburban, clean but needs engine $1,000. 970-276 4446 1993 Audi, 4 door sedan, sunroof, cruise control, new transmission and fuel pump, tinted windows, AC. $2000 OBO. 970-734-7915 90 Volvo 760 Turbo, runs great, 4 additional blizzak tires, $1500 OBO, 570-362-4086 91 Honda Accord station wagon, runs great good condition, 28 MPG, $1800. Call 970-819-7497

1978 International Scout, new studded tires, new soft top. $1,500 970-846-6027

Used Summer Clearance Sale: 2004 Yamaha WR250F $2,999. 2001 Honda XR250 $2,299. 2003 Kawasaki KX 65 $999. 2003 Honda CR250R $1985. 2004 Honda CR85 Expert $1250. 2000 Honda CR250R $1740. 2006 Suzuki DRZ400 SM $3250. 2006 Yamaha YZ450F $2980. 2006 Suzuki RM85 $1365. 2006 Kawasaki KX450F $3400. 2007 Kawasaki KX450F $3600. 2007 Sportsman 500 Camo $3900. 2007 Sportsman 500 X2 $4400. 2004 Honda Rancher 350 $2550. 2002 Kawasaki Mule 3010 4x4 $2999. www.steamboatpowersports.com

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2001 Corvette convertible, silver, black interior and top. All factory options. Corsa exhaust, new run flats, new Alpine stereo, 10” sub, amp, XM and iPod ready. One owner, 30,000 miles. Nice car $24,500.00 970-846-1417 1998 Ford Escort 2 door, 118k miles, runs great. New tires, $1,500 OBO. Call 970-756-5926

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KTM 300EXC 2002 $2800; Honda CB550F 1976 $1200; Honda “Big Red” 200 1984 $1000; Alfa Romero Spyder 1973 $2200. 970-871-0355. Selling a car with character? Add a pic and sell it quick! Call The Steamboat Pilot & Today Classified Department to add a pic to your ad today! 970-871-4255 classifieds@steamboatpilot.com

2001 KTM 300 EXC $1950. 970-871-4960.

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05 Honda CBR 600 RR, 4600 miles, superficial scratches, reduced to $3000, 801-913-5274

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2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport, wht, 37K, h & s tops, premium sound & wheels, cruise, air, $18,000.00. 970-638-1048 or 970-819-3472

Trailer Sales, Trailer Parts, Trailer Repair, Tire Chains, Truckbed sales & installation, Montana 4WD tractors, knowledgeable staff, Craig dealer 970-824-6544

2008 Weekend Warrior Wide Body. 34’ Toy Hauler. Like new, upgraded interior with 5.5 onan. Fueling station, 150 gallons of fresh water. Sleeps seven, all the EXTRAS! $29,900. 970-824-5337 970-629-5966

1995 Toyota Camry, 123k miles! 2001 Dodge Neon, Sharp! 2001 Saturn SC1 90k miles, Terrific! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 970-875-0700. www.tomreuter.com Full Warranties!

(30) Subaru Outbacks, Foresters, and Imprezas, from $1,500 /$15,000! 2002 Jeep Liberty, Great! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 970-875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com. Great Warranties!

1999 Chevy Tahoe LT, 110k, 4WD, V8, leather, power everything. Tow package, $6,900. 970-393-0980

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1999 VW Jetta GLS, black, 103K, good condition, one owner, two sets of tires including nokian snow tires, 5sp, 6 disc changer, $3,000. 970-988-7575

HUNTER’S SPECIAL!!! 1974 Mitchell Gooseneck Camper. 24’, Self contained, Everything works, Well maintained, Raised for 4x4 hauling. $2800 OBO 970-367-6228

2008 Arctic Cat M8, 162”, 374 miles, some extras! $8,500. Call 970-879-7716 or 970-846-4434 2008 Polaris Dragon 800, 155” track, only 110 miles. Includes accessories. $8,500 (970)620-2586

Hunting season specials, $100.00 off all CM Truckbeds in stock, Weekly ATV & UTV trailer specials, Auto Parts of Craig, 970-824-6544 2004 Traillite 21’ pull camper trailer, $9000 OBO 970-824-8376

2004 Ford F150 Lariat Super Cab shortbed. All Options, 45k miles, black with tan leather interior. $17,500. 970-846-2859 2002 S-10 CrewCab, 89k miles, Sensational! 1995 F-150, Amazing Condition! 1997 F150 QuadCab, Tough -$4,850 -#2851. Tom Reuter, Dealer, www.checkpointautosales.com. 970-875-0700. 1997 GMC TOPKICK W/ 20’ ENCLOSED BOX. RUNS GREAT BOX DOESN’T LEAK. MANUAL TRANSMISSION $3500.00 OBO 970-879-9235 X13 1989 F350 XLT Lariat, 460, 4x4, 5 speed, loaded. Western plow, new tires, Jacobs, K&N, Amsoil, winter tires and wheels, Tekonsha, garaged. $7600.00 970-846-9374

99’ Jeep Cherokee Sport, black. 110,000. MI. New brakes. Load bars inc. 4 WD. $2,500.00 Call Will (970) 355-9430

2002 Chevy Avalanche 4WD Z71 Great condition, Tan leather, Fully loaded, 91,000 miles, $11,900 call 819-3263

1957 Jeep Wagoner all original, not running good candidate for builder. $1000 970-819-4422

2003 Nissan Frontier extended cab 4x4, Super charged, black, V6, AC, and many more. Call for information. $11,000 OBO 308-360-1213

1996 Chevrolet Blazer, Automatic V6, 142k miles, new tires, recent tune. Safe car! NOW $2000 (priced below KBB) 970-846-2630, 970-879-2321

1990 Dodge 4x4, original owner, 360, automatic, $2900. 1959 International Harvester, tilting /dumping flat bed, everything works, $900. 970-276-3079

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Ford Explorer with plow, $5,995, #2485. 2003 Ford Expedition, Big! 1998 Dodge QuadCab, Super! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 970-875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com. Full Warranties! 2004 Dodge 2500 SLT Cummins Turbo diesel, long bed, quad cab, 4x4, airbag suspension. 139K miles, new tires. $14,500. 970.589.2636

Colt M4 Law enforcement model 6920 New in the box never fired. $1300.00 Firm 970-824-1710 THE GREATEST FUN ON EARTH!! Sporting Clays 9AM-4PM, Driving range 9AM-6PM. Call for details 970-846-5647 - www.3qc.net.

Cut, seasoned, firewood. $50 a pickup load. 970-736-8416 Lodgepole firewood, split to fit, start and burn,free kindling $130 per cord 970-819-5376

2000 Dodge Ram Wagon, 15 passenger, 75k miles, LOADED, $6500. Call 970-824-7916

Coleman 5 person hot tub, purchased new in 2003. New spa cover, digital energy savings mode, like new, $2800.00. 870-846-9374.

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

Mingle Wood Timbers in now accepting plowing contracts. Best rates in town! Call 970-871-9238

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

2002 Toyota Sienna Mini van. Excellent condition, vehicle stability control, w/ 4 winter tires, $6950. 970-846-5112.

Jotul propane heater GF 400DV $600. I can install for you. Power tools, saw, sander, chainsaw. Dan 970-367-6700

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

5 person hot tub, works well, needs cover and aesthetics TLC. $400 Teen girls bike, $50. 970-846-5681

Foxfire, Fuelwood, 970-736-2745. Juniper, pinyon, aspen, pine. Boiler Wood, Custom length. Properly processed, aged, and measured. Sort yard or delivery.

Raleigh commuter bike - almost new- $40. Call 970-871-9679. Mountain Bike/ Hybrid bike for Sale. Novara Forza - 12 yrs old- rides well. $40. Call 970-871-9679.

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

Peach /Cherry Hardwood. Reasonable prices on the best firewood you can buy. $170 /Facecord $220 /Half-Cord $400 /Cord. Includes delivery. Stacking costs $20 /hr. Call David at 970-201-6839 david@palisadeproduce.com Firewood:Cox Bros Sawmill Split 4cents lb. (approx. $80.00 cord) Long Slab Bundles available 970-824-3919, 970-824-4071 leave message Fri. 9-5 Sat 9-12

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BRAND NEW AFFORDABLE FURNITURE! Beds, dressers, recliners, bunk beds, book shelves, couches... Accepting quality consignment. RUMMAGERS 11th St. South, downtown 970-870-6087 Executive office furniture, solid walnut, traditional design. Large table desk, two large credenzas, one with keyhole desk between hanging file drawers. 970-871-4849 42”x24” ‘Antler Art’ 9 light Antler Chandelier $2000 OBO. 43” Samsung DLPTV, 6 years old $200 OBO. Call Gary 970-291-1011

GE Cafe 30” range 18k BTU, barely used, paid $2800, asking $1600. 970-819-4025

CUSTOM LOG CHRISTMAS SALE! 25% off King or Queen bedroom sets ordered before October 15. Layaway til Christmas. www.burlybrothers.com 970-756-LOGS(5647)

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Two Kittens 3 mos. Bro and sis. Litter box trained very sweet, tolerant of kids and dogs. Would love to keep together but not required. Toria 303-359-5097

Looking for driveways to plow on VCR 44 and surrounding areas. Fast and reliable service. Kevin Sherrod 970-846-6123

Cast Iron heating stove, gas or propane. Efel. 25,000 btu, paid $1200, wants $300 with pipes. Table saw, stand, $75. 970-879-6474. Kenmore stackable washer dryer with stand. Apartment size, white, 110V, new still in box. List $1270.00 plus tax. $925.00 846-9374.

Free Towing of unwanted or abandoned vehicles and equipment. Call 970-276-2145 or 970-846-7800

NETGEAR Fast Ethernet 8port Hub Switch FS608 v2 Connect up to 8 computers, printers, or other peripherals. 970-846-1428. $15.

Free towing of unwanted & abandoned vehicles. American Towing. 970-879-1065 Free motionless waterbed with frame. Call Tom at 970-879-1708

Locally cut beetle kill lumber. 970-846-8202 AUCTION: Annual Fall Consignment Auction Saturday September 26th at 9 a.m., 2368 South 1500 East in Vernal, Utah. -Equipment of all Kinds, Semi’s, Dump Trucks, Vehicles, Trailers, Campers, Boats, Lumber, New & Used Tools, Pipe, Generators, ATV’s, Snow Mobiles,Guns, Saddles, Tack, Antiques & Collectibles, Household Items, and much more! For more info or to Consign call ZJ Auction Service. www.zjauction.com 435-789-7424. ** BREAKING NEWS * * AUCTION **HOME SITES** AUCTION 42 Individual Fully Developed Lots Bid in Person or Bid Online -5 minutes Steamboat/ Hayden Airport Affordable Adorable Village – CLEAN DEAL - CLEAR TITLES 20% of subdivision has been sold from $75k to $95k You name the price! Come prepared to bid. 2 Families now live in their new homes, you can too! ***FINANCING AVAILABLE*** First National Bank of the Rockies of Hayden or SS Auction Time & Location - Sun Oct 18th-1:30 The Hayden Community Center 302 S. Shelton Lane. Corner of Hwy 40 & Shelton Lane Just 1 mile North of property Lockhart Auction & Realty LLC of Steamboat. Bart Lockhart Auctions ….Associate. Cookie@LockhartAuction.com 1-800-850-3303 or Cookies Cell 303-710-9999 INFO: www.LockhartAuction.com

WANTED:Hey kids! Boy’s and Girl’s Club needs your unwanted Legos. Call 970-871-3160 or stop by the club on 8th Street.

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RECYCLER ALERT: CREATIVE COMMUNITY PROJECT SAT 12-4 OPEN HOUSE & BIG SALE HOME RESOURCE AT MILNER LANDFILL HOT DOGS, ART AND MORE 8in Swedish cope Saddle-notch 9ft Log walls, 20x30, door-window bucks. Ready to set on your floor system. $17,000 970-824-8546, 970-629-2410 Mingle Wood Timber Saw mill log yard has all dimensional lumber, peeled logs, and Graded beams. No Tax on Beetle Kill Lumber Call 970-871-9238

FREE: Dry Horse Manure for your gardens 879-5811 Female Collie Puppy and young adult Shelties. Call 970-272-9939.

FREE WOOD PALLETTS FREE WOOD PALLETS AT THE STEAMBOAT PILOT BUILDING ON CURVE PLAZA. YOU HAUL AWAY AS MANY AS YOU LIKE. Ladies ski boots 970-879-9062.

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21” cut lawn mower. 970-879-9062 Linksys EtherFast Cable /DSL Router, 4-Port Switch, BEFSR41. Reduced to $40 970-846-1428.

500 gal propane tank. Call 970-879-1627 2 green heavy duty tarter 6ft gates, $50 each, great condition, call 970-846-8483 6’ 3 pt. mower, 2 wheel tank sprayer, front end loader for tractor. Doug, 970-846-3475

Collectible / Fancy Shooter, Oliver F. Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Repeating Rifle 38-55 Winchester caliber. $550 firm 970-276-3608 Winchester Model 70 Bolt action, Synthetic stock, Simmons 3x9 scope, 223 Super short magnum. 4 boxes ammo $600. Call 970-756-7650

HOME RESOURCE SAT 12-4 FREE HOT DOGS, ART AND MORE

CHILDCARE OFFERED: Craig mother has openings for baby sitting Monday - Thursdays. Children of all ages. Call 937-231-3925 De Vries Farm Market has relocated!! You can now find us at Centennial Mall parking lot between Village Inn and Checkers Auto Supply. Open through 10/31! Moving, need to sell! Cute, like-new snowboarding gear, worn only 4-5 times: Sims women’s jacket, size L, $75; Sims pants, size M, $75, both brown Asian-inspired design. Nice white/tan women’s Salomon snowboard boots, size 8, $40. All items less than a year old and gently used. Call 706-825-3829. * Home Cleaning Services Available * Professional Quality at reasonable rates. Call Leslie 970-393-3111 or Kari 970-846-8985 TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! Kimco 879-6898

HOT TUB Gray outer with gray pearlized inside. 5 person. Excellent condition. MSRP $7500, sell $3000 OBO. 561-306-7904. Mobile Welding, Fabricating and Mechanic. 20 years experience. Call Mark at 970-276-4906 Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason. Downtown Books, 543 Yampa Ave. Craig 970-824-5343

Daycare Now Open in Craig! Taking Applications for All Day Childcare. 2 - 5 years old. Great rates! Please call Colleen at 970-819-2449

Individual and Group Health Insurance PPO, ALL-PROVIDER. Emergency room, RX. Rates guaranteed. Replace expensive COBRA Plans. www.LoneEagleInsurance.com (970)879-1101 Bow Flex Revolution, brand new. $1200. Less than half price. No bench. NordicTrack elliptical model 925, great shape, $225. 970-846-1036. Craig Apothecary Providing a variety of Medical Marijuana Products at the best prices for licensed patients. By Appointment Only 970-824-5580 D and C Medical Marijuana, LLC and Therapeutic Massage by appointment only Call Daryl 970-870-2941

Back Hoe 2003 420D. $80,000 new, only 836 hours. Must sacrifice, price reduced, $39,000 OBO. AC, Stereo, road controll, fork. 970-870-8948 970-846-8948

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

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

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

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.

FREE Towing of unwanted or abounded cars, trucks and equipment, Smith’s Towing & Recovery. 970-879-1998

Free used dishwasher. Call 970-870-6220

Rocky Mtn Wood Pellets -Hunting Supplies -Certified Hay, Straw & English Western Tack. Yampa Valley Feeds at the Historic Hayden Grain Elevator, 970-276-4250 or www.yampavalleyfeeds.com

SNOWPLOWING, Already?

FREE: Large trampoline needs new bouncing mat soon, disassemble and its yours. 970-846-8574

2 double strollers. One jogger, side by side, one ‘city’ in front of the other. Fair condition. Need to go before winter. 970-871-9459

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

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

CHILDCARE: Mother has openings for full-time and part-time available for children of all ages. Great Rates! Call 970-826-9779.

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

IntExt LLC We do it all!

WANTED:Make a difference in a child’s life. The Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Steamboat Springs is looking for adult volunteers to help as tutors during homework help sessions. M-F from 4-5pm. Call 970-871-3160.

Caregiver seeking position, experienced, references, nonsmoker, call 970-824-7403

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

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Provide a Service or have a skill that is in demand? Add an Attention Getting Icon to your ad and get the job! Call The Steamboat Pilot & Today Classified Advertising department. 970-871-4255 classifieds@steamboatpilot.com 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.

Burke no. 4 horizontal mill with miscellaneous tooling. 623-242-4610, dcrrobinson@cox.net

Large campsite, 26’ TEEPEE, fire-pit horseshoe-pit, bathroom, shower, fresh water, archery target, 10Mi. West of Steamboat on Trout Creek. 970-879-3699.

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14kt white gold lady’s custom made green sapphire & diamond ring w/ prong & bezel set design. $3000. Call for more info and pics. 970-389-6745

15 high altitude bred cows, calve beginning March. Blacks and reds $950 each. Doug 970-846-3475

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA in Copper Ridge, WD, large deck with snowmelt heat, unfurnished, available 10/1. $1000 970-879-3142

Small bales of grass hay and alfalfa hay. Excellent quality hay! 970-250-0737 Bright Green Grass Hay For Sale - Small bales, will trade for good saddle horses. 970-846-2416

OAK CREEK:2BD, 1BA apartment, freshly painted, your own WD, NS, pets negotiable, 1st, security. $850 includes all utilities. Joe 846-3542

FOUND: Garage remote control @ Precision Repair. Call to identify 970-879-2003

STEAMBOAT: 2 New downtown apartments include internet, cable, water, parking and Locker at The Gondola Ski Club. 1A is $1,350 and 1B is $1,050. Must live and work in Routt County. Call Jon W. Sanders at Ski Town Lifestyle Properties, 970-870-0552.

Found: Ford Vehicle Key with remote lock at Routt County Human Services. Approximately August 5, 2009. Please call 879-1540 Steamboat Lake Outfitters is looking for Winter pasture for 35 horses. Please call Jamie at 970-879-4404 Saddles, all kinds, good prices and conditions, kits to roping, High Meadows Ranch, 970-736-8416 Complete pack saddle plus HEAVY canvas tanyards, $500. Call 970-878-5505. Big, beautiful, AQHA red rhone gelding. Finished head horse, ten, gentle, great ranch and trail horse. $7500, www.kurtzranch.com 970-879-5029

FOUND: Hand held Radio & shirt, near Stillwater Reservoir. Please call to identify 970-846-1148 FOUND: Woman’s ring at Starbucks in Sundance plaza. Call 970-871-1303 to identify. Prescription sunglasses found on the Wyoming Trail, near Fish Hook Lake. Call 970-846-3116. FOUND: Mountain bike knee pads on Continental divide trail. Call to identify. 970-846-2565 or 970-870-8770 at night Lost K2 Razorback bicycle. Red and white. Missing from Fairview area around 8/25. Please call 870-9333 if found.

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

FOUND: Woman’s necklace at Starbucks in Sundance plaza. Call 970-871-1303 to identify.

1992 Sundowner, 2h straightload, goose neck, with bag awning, great condition $2500, 970-846-2741

FOUND:Car keys found in Fox Creek Park office building parking lot (1169 Hilltop) on Saturday. Please call 879-0899 to claim.

Top Quality butcher lambs. 970-629-0080

FOUND: Ragdoll 970-846-0377

Horse boarding, indoor, outdoor arenas, riding lessons, horse training, horses for sale. See http://mystic-valley-farm.com 970-871-1324

FOUND:Necklace in Steamboat High School parking lot. Call 970-879-7766 to identify

Titan 2006 3 horse trailer, pack room, saddle racks and rubber mats. $7,500. 970-734-8571 or 970-879-9570 10 yr old Roan Gelding, good on trails, carries a pack well, recommended experienced rider. $1500. 970-846-1027 or 970-871-0117. 2009 BUCK BRANNAMAN CLINIC Renowned horseman and clinician Buck Brannaman 2009 Steamboat Clinic September 11-14 at the Romick Arena. Foundation Horsemanship 9am-Noon, Horsemanship 1pm-5pm. Still openings in both classes. All abilities welcome. Spectators $25 day. More info Charlie Mayfield cmayfield@granbyranch.com 970-531-2754

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FAMILY DOG TRAINING, Sign-up NOW! Craig, Steamboat, Meeker. Contact Laura Tyler 970-629-1507 or Sandra Kruczek, 9 7 0 - 8 2 4 - 4 1 8 9 . www.totalteamworktraining.com

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

ALFALFA GRASS mix, small square bales, $100 ton, excellent horse hay. 970-629-1886 Hay for sale. Grass-alfalfa hay, both small and big round bales. Call Mike, 970-846-2255. 20 700lb. round horse hay bales, Timothy Brome mix, $35 each, garage kept, no rain we load you haul, 970-871-7863 Hay delivery service, we haul and stack your hay or ours, Elk River Farm and Feed. 970-879-5383

Purebred Black Lab puppies! Championship bloodlines, AKC registered, 1st shots, 7 females, 4 males. Ready September 20th. Asking $500 970-846-5264

REMEMBERING DOUGLAS BELL AND WAYNE KAKELA SAT 12-4 @ HOME RESOURCE /MILNER LANDFILL

AKC Lab Pups, Chocolate and black, champion blood line, first shots and dew claws, $500, taking deposits now. 970-824-9615

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

Puppies Sale, Siberian Husky, Dapple Dachshund, Chihuahua, American Eskimos, & Cocker Spaniels. Baker Drive Pets 970-824-3933

AWARD WINNING Grass - Alfalfa Hay. Small bales for sale $4.50 per bale. NEVER rained on. Analysis Available. Call 970-276-4803

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

Steamboat Christian Center is Having a GIANT yard sale in the church parking lot. HWY 40 across from Fairfield Inn Sat 8am; All proceeds will go to LIBRES por Amor. Orphanage for addicted children. We will be taking donations all day Thrusday & Friday.

Moving Sale! Clothing, furniture, popcorn machine, household goods. 512 Pine Street. Saturday, 7AM-?. You’ve been to the rest, now come to the best! Huge sale, something for everyone. 1078 Village Lane.

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.

STEAMBOAT:Clean and new studio. Utilities, cable, and internet included. NP, WD, first, last, security. References required. $800. 970-871-9918 or 970-846-5358 STEAMBOAT:Quaint, wooded location 2bedroom 1bath, furnished off Fish Creek Falls. NS, WD, dog negotiable. $1,100 plus utilities. 970-846-1052 (broker owned) STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, new appliance, new carpet, Apartment for rent in Dream Island. $875 monthly +electric, NP. Call 970-879-0261 STAGECOACH:1 BR 1 BA, fully furnished, WD, woodstove, nicely finished, NS, NP. Utilities included, $800, 1st, last, dep. 970-846-3483 STEAMBOAT:Studio in Dream Island, $550, includes utilities. 970-879-0261 STEAMBOAT:Very private, wonderful wooded setting. 1bd apartment with carport. DW, WD, cable. $800 monthly. First, Last, Deposit. Available 10/1. Dog considered. Call Linda 970-871-7406 STEAMBOAT:Walton Village Apartment 1BD, 1BA, very nice, clean, bus route, WD, furnished or unfurnished. $900 monthly. Water, cable included. 970-846-6423 CRAIG:Remodeled 2BA, 1BA apartments with Travertine, slate, oak, and alder finishes, Economy apartments, or 2BD, 2BA Townhomes that allow pets. 970-824-9251

Huge Moving Sale! Furniture, tools, clothing, great stuff! 47050 Elk River Rd /129. Saturday and Sunday 8-5.

STEAMBOAT: Basement apartment on 100 acre property. $700, basic utilities included! Includes hunting rights! (970) 846-8202

Multi-Family Garage Sale Sat 9/19 8am-1pm 29565 Elk View in Elk River Estates, 3 miles N on CR 129; Lapidary tools, Oak trundle bed, small tools, tires, pottery, Antique squeeze box, TV’s, Barbie jeep, Double log bed frame, etc.

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, caretaker unit, unfurnished, WD, DW, pets ok, NS, $900 +utlities, available 10/1, 970-846-7080

Estate Furniture Sale Sofa, Chair $800. Coffee, Corner, Sofa Tables $300 all. New fabric chairs $350 each. 2 Queen beds $750, $1000 set. Day Bed $250. Leather Sofa, Chair, Loveseat $1000. (and more) Quality furniture at reasonable prices Saturday 8:30-12:30 Aames Storage Unit D-12 or call Janna 970-846-9330.

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 Small bales of hay in covered stacks, 2 miles North of Craig $3.50 a bale 970-824-1070 or 254-625-0922

Yard Sale at Big Bar Storage, 504 Stock Drive (South of Mountain Meats) Sunday September 20 >From 9am to 3pm. Brother’s sewing machine, embroidery flow, hoops, craft items, stuffed toys, clothes, old wooden hutch, misc. tools, speakers, G.I. footlocker, legos, knives, old bottles and more.

Storage Sale, Alpine mini storage location, 1804 and 1934 13th. Saturday 8-11.

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

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STEAMBOAT: Downtown Proper 2BD, 1BA, great location, NS, NP, all amenities. $1050 month, deposit negotiable. For more information, Carol 970-846-0199

Garage Sale 3055 Village Dr Sun 9/20 7am-? Couch, recliner, BBQ pit, tredmill, etc

Add an Attention Getting Icon to your Classified Ad, and GET NOTICED! Call the Classified Advertising Department of The Steamboat Pilot & Today to add a pic to your ad! 970-871-4255 classifieds@steamboatpilot.com

Black beauties! AKC labs, OFA, CERF, champion blood lines, $500. Ready 10/1. Call 970-824-4621

STEAMBOAT:Studio 750 sqft. New, clean. Extra 750 sqft open space for business. $1,000. $500 dep. 12 month lease. 10/15. 970-846-6076.

K-9 Gentle Dental will be at Mt. Werner Veterinary Hospital for the August Hygiene Clinic. September 12th & 24th. No anesthesia required. Call Angel for appointment 619-370-5956.

Baldwin counsel piano, barely used, 6 yrs old, cherry, $3000 OBO, 970-846-8807

Malamute Puppies!! Only two left, one male, one female. 1st shots, wormed, ready Sept 1st. $500 Call 970-819-9096

Top quality grass alfalfa hay. Large round bales located south of Craig. $110.00 ton. Please call 970-367-6165. Delivery available.

Too cute to pass up! Add a pic and they’ll find homes quick! Call The Steamboat Pilot & Today Classified Department to ad a pic to your ad! 970-871-4255 classifieds@steamboatpilot.com

LOST: Small, white-gold, diamond hoop earring. Reward. 970-846-1083

Good grass hay 4 sale. 190 Grass Bales. Stacked & Covered in Hayden. $4.50 bale. 970-471-2789.

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

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STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, Old Town, NS, NP, W/D on site, gas, water, sewer, garbage included $1100. First, last, security deposit. 435-260-1715 STEAMBOAT:Quiet country living, 2Bed, 1Bath, on 15 acres 5 miles from town. 1200 sqft, storage, pets considered $850 970-846-6943 STEAMBOAT:Furnished apartment on ranch, 2bd, 1ba. WD, balcony with lake view, 10 min from ski mountain. NP, NS. $850. 970-393-0906 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Basement apartment with bonus room. Views of Mt. Werner. Knotty Pine and slate finishes. WD, utilities included. 970-291-9009 STAGECOACH:1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 800 sqft with office in Stagecoach. WD, $750 per month including utilities. Pets OK, NS, 970-819-3671 STEAMBOAT:Downtown studio. Available Oct. 1st. Month to month lease. $750 month, plus electric. Call 970-984-3181. STEAMBOAT:Very nice 1bd 1ba, WD, dishwasher, garage. Utilities included. Pets considered. 3 miles from town. Available now, $1,100 970-819-2789, 970-879-3737 STEAMBOAT:Furnished 2bd, 1ba in quiet house, downtown. Kitchenette, livingroom. Patio. NP, NS. Cable, WiFi. $1,000 month +electric. $1,100 deposit. 970-879-8793.

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OAK CREEK:$100 SEPTEMBER MOVE IN SPECIAL. Nice, convenient location, Internet ready, $600 & 700 month, includes all utilities, 970-819-2849

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA Sunny, clean. Old Town. $1200 Furnished $950 unfurnished. Available 10/01. Includes WD, trash, water. NS, NP 970-846-9914 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA Apartment for rent in Dream Island. $1000 monthly, includes utilities, NP. Call 970-879-0261 CRAIG:DOWNTOWN Large 2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished, parking, laundry facilities. All electric kitchens including DW, disposals. Small pets ok. Call 970-824-7120 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Caretaker unit, Private Home on Mountain, Separate Entrance, WD, Near Bus. References, 1st, Deposit. Available 09/01, $800 970-846-3366

STEAMBOAT:Caretaker studio. Furnished, private entrance, patio. NS, NP, lease. $665. 970-846-6767 See this property at tntpropertiesonline.com STEAMBOAT:Small, cute one bedroom apartment in great neighborhood. New hardwood floors and remodeled bathroom. WD, internet, cable and all utilities included. Absolutely NS or NP. One car only. Negotiable lease, $650. 970-846-3766.

STEAMBOAT:Shadow run, 2BD, 2BA furnished, Pool, hottubs, deck, cable, gas, internet, shuttle. WD, NS, NP. $1250. 440-666-6008. STEAMBOAT:FIRST MONTH FREE! Mountain View, Clean, 2BD, 2BA, 1 Car Garage. Includes Heat, Cable, Internet, WD. No Pets, $1275 970-879-4529 STEAMBOAT:OPTIONS to Own This 1Bedroom, 1bath with Heated GARAGE. Unfurnished FP, Hardwood floors, WD, NS, NP, Bus & views. 1st, last, deposit, lease. $1195 970-846-7275 STEAMBOAT:3bdrm 3bath. WD, DW, HT, FP, tennis, storage, parking, bus route, walk to gondy. NS. NP. $1895 some utilities. 720-280-9876 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Pines at Ore House, Mountain views, WD, hot-tub, bus, FP, NS, NP. 970-846-2377 STEAMBOAT:3bed, 2bath furnished, WD, garage, cable, bus, NS, NP, 3 month min., Sunray nice views $1600 +electric +deposit 970-846-3208 OAK CREEK: New 2BD, 2BA carport & garage, deck, wood stove, views, WD. $975 month +elec. NS, NP. 406-490-2855 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:1BD, 1BA Walton Village condo, fully furnished, beautiful unit, NS, NP. Available now. 1st, last, deposit. $1,100 monthly. 970-819-7505

STAGECOACH: 2BD, 1BA. Partially furnished, bottom floor, corner unit. WD. NS, no dogs. $950 negotiable, some utilities included. 970-846-4355 day STEAMBOAT:WALK TO DOWNTOWN - 2BD, 1BA overlooking downtown, $1200 month pets possible, utilities & internet included, year lease preferred. 970-734-4644

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:Affordable Renting In Steamboat? Call Central Park Management 970-879-3294, We Have Affordable Lofts & 2-Bedroom Units Available at Walton Pond Apartments. Prices Range Between $690-$800 Monthly. Water, Sewer, Trash, Cable Included! NP. 2 Rec Ponds, Laundry Facility, Walking Trails, On Bus Route.

STEAMBOAT:1bd, 1ba furnished Walton Pond Cond. On bus route, NP, NS, water, cable, garbage & snowplowing included. $800 month +sec. dep. Available now and ASK ABOUT RENT TO OWN. 970-846-4220

STEAMBOAT:Cute small studio on mountain. NS, NP. 1 year lease. $650 month includes all utilities. First, last, deposit. (970)870-0449 OAK CREEK: AFFORDABLE 1 & 2 BEDROOM Hardwood floors, high ceilings, Dish TV, good location. Quiet building. Must See! 970-879-4784 STEAMBOAT:On mountain, 1bd, 1ba furnished, DW, WD, fireplace, cable. Private entrance and deck. Wooded area with views. NP, NS. Utilities inc. $950, 1st, last, dep. 970-879-4631 STEAMBOAT:Studio apartment in luxury home available. $950 monthly includes utilities. (970)846-3190 STEAMBOAT:2BD 1.5BA, NS NP, WD, Bus route, 1 year lease. $1,100 month +utilities. Available October 1st, (970)879-7162 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:2 miles to town, 1bd, 1ba on 36 acres, $925 month includes utilities. NS, WiFi, Dish, 1 car only. 970-692-2320

STEAMBOAT:$1250: Whistler, 2 story, 2 bdrm, wd, fireplace, updated, large patio, corner unit! np. Available Now! $1400: Powder Ridge, 3 bdrm, FULLY furnished, Most included, Available 9/1. $1175: 2 bdrm, 1 bath Condo on mountain, available furnished or not, all but electric included. Call Robyn at 970-846-8247. See photos online at www.steamboatliving.com OR let me know what you are looking for!

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STEAMBOAT:NEW Fully Furnished 2BD, 2BA condo. Walk to shopping, grocery, restaurants. WD, gas fireplace, one car garage. On bus route. Available 10/1. $1450 monthly Peggy 970-846-8804

STEAMBOAT:Mountain Unit 2BR, 2BA, NP, NS, Furnished, pool, gym, hot tub, tennis Available Now - Mid Dec. $950 month 970-819-2858 STEAMBOAT:Northstar Studio with full kitchen, on mountain, bus route, includes internet, cable, WD, NP, $700, 970-846-5099 STAGECOACH:First Month Rent FREE! 2BD, 1BA Wagon Wheel condo. New paint, FP, NS, NP $850 month +utilities. Brian 619-218-9394 STEAMBOAT:Beautiful 1BD 1BA, Pines at Ore House, WD, $1050 includes cable, trash and water, NP NS, Call 303-250-2112. STEAMBOAT:The Lodge 2BD, 2BA, across street from Gondola and ski area! Furnished, WD, FP, deck, pool, hot tub, NP. Avail Oct. $1595 includes all utilities, Call Central Park Management 879-3294 STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA and 2BD, 2BA available, garage NS, NP, bus, gas FP, most utilities included; 1st, last, security. Call 970-846-0310 STEAMBOAT:Fish Creek Falls, 2BD, 1BA, basement, NS, NP, year lease, first, last deposit, $700. 832-654-3549

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:Furnished 1Bd, 2Bth Walton Village WD, NS, NP, Gas Fireplace, HotTub, Cable. Quiet Building. First, Last, Deposit. $800 +utilities. 970-879-6189 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA Recently rennovated. Corner unit Whistler Village. Partially furnished, NS, NP, WD, cable, fireplace. $1050 +electric and deposit. 970-879-0040 STEAMBOAT:SEPTEMBER FREE! 2BD, 2BA on mountain, beautiful views, very quiet environment!, covered parking! Fully furnished, cable, gas, water, and trash included. NO dogs $1100. Drew 970-291-9101

STEAMBOAT:Newly painted, furnished, North Star Studio condo, on mt, on bus route, cable, HT, Sauna, trash, WD, NS, NP, $800 +utilities, 719-459-1121, 719-535-0484 STEAMBOAT: MOVE-IN SPECIAL! Move in now, don’t pay until Oct. 1! 1BD, 1BA, Partially Furnished WD, Fireplace, NP. $950 includes cable. 970-819-1100.

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:Fish Creek Falls Condo, 2BD, 2BA with loft, beautiful views, WD, balcony, nice neighborhood close to downtown. NP. Avail Oct. $1,095. Call Central Park Management 879-3294 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, fully furnished, great views, cable, internet, gas fireplace, hottub, parking, NS, NP lease $1300 negotiable Available Now. 917-292-7286 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Walton Village. Top, Corner Unit. Remodeled, furnished, pool, hot tubs, cable, WD, NS, NP. $950. Deposit, 970-819-2257 STEAMBOAT:Walton Village 1BD, 1BA, WD, balcony, pool, tennis court, on bus route, NP, Avail Oct. $825. Call Central Park Management 879-3294. STEAMBOAT:1 mile from Gondola, fantastic deck & views. Unfurnished. 2BD, 1BA lower duplex. WD, NP, NS. $1200 INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES! 3314 Apres Ski Way. 970-371-2366

STEAMBOAT:Available now. Spacious 2bd, 2ba unit on the river. Water, gas, electric, WD included. NS, NP. $1450 unfurnished. Roger 970-319-2886. STEAMBOAT:Villas. 2BR 2BA 1 car garage. Top floor. Southern views in quiet corner. Furnished. Most utilities included. $1400. 10/1. 970-231-7668.

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STEAMBOAT:Pristine, newly renovated, Whistler Village, 2Bd, 1BA, WD, Cable, unfurnished, pool, on bus route. NS, NP. $1375. Available 10/1. 970-879-7893.

STEAMBOAT:2bed, 2bath, Furnished The Pines by City Market. On bus route, includes utilities, NS, NP $1250. Central Park Management 970-879-3294

STEAMBOAT:Newer Pines @ Ore House 2 Bedroom +Loft, 3 Bath spacious Condo. Close to mountain and shopping. $2200. 970-367-6012

STEAMBOAT:8 month lease. Mtn area. 4 bd 3ba, furnished. Avail 10/1. WD, fireplace, HDTV, Bus, NS, NP $2200, 606-547-5048

STEAMBOAT:Recently Remodeled Cozy Shadow Run 1BD, furnished, New WD, gas fireplace, cable, bus, NS, NP. $950 Available 9/20. 970-879-7499, 970-846-2973

STEAMBOAT:Walton Creek 3BD, 2BA, corner unit, pool & hot tub, on bus route. NP. Avail Oct. $1295. Call Central Park Management 879-3294.

STEAMBOAT:Furnished 1BD. 1BA Walton Village. NS, NP, WD, on bus route, hottub. $825 monthly plus deposit. Some utilities included. 970-879-4857

STEAMBOAT:Stylish downtown condo, 8th and Yampa, Available 10/1. 2BD, 1BA, WD, DW, cable. $1300 +Electric. NS, NP. 970-846-5135.

STEAMBOAT:Old Town Fully furnished 3 bedroom 3.5bath, garage, $2,695 per month, discounted 1st month rent, Scott 970-846-5898 Candice 970-870-0497 STEAMBOAT:MAKE OFFER ***3br, 2ba, walk to the slopes and the Tugboat!! Underground parking. Fully furnished. ***3br, 2.5ba, garage, deck, bus. Fully Furnished. 970-846-5101 STEAMBOAT:Fully furnished & super nice 1BD, 1BA top floor condo, WD, pool, hot tub. Oct 1st. $950 month. 970-846-7496 STEAMBOAT:1BD 1BA with garage, Pines at Ore House, WD, $1000 includes cable, trash and water, NP NS, Call Amy 619-417-7454 HAYDEN:Brand new end unit @ Creek View. 2BD, 2BA. Includes all kitchen appliances, next to supermarket and post office, NS. $1100 monthly. 970-819-5587 STEAMBOAT:Villas, 2 bedroom 2 bath, 1 car garage, near bus stop, includes heat, cable, hot tub access, NS, NP, 1 year lease at $1185 per month. Freshly painted, call Cindy 970-846-3243

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STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA Shadow Run, furnished, FP, WD, on bus route, pool, hot tub. NP. Avail Oct. $1,095. Call Central Park Management 879-3294. STEAMBOAT:Rarely Available. Quail Run 2bd, 2ba, Mountain View. Vaulted Ceilings, Gas FP, WD, 1 Car Heated Garage, includes heating, hot water, Cable, Internet, Hot Tub, NS, NP, Snow, Trash Removal, Bus Route. Available 10/1 $1,400.00 pm, First, Last, Deposit. 970-819-2144

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STEAMBOAT:Ski Times Square 2bd, 2ba, furnished, parking garage, bus route, includes gas, cable, internet. NS, NP, year lease. $1350. 303-957-8887. STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, Fully Furnished, Full size WD, on mountian, bus route, cable, internet included, NS, NP. Ready NOW! $1250. 970-819-2804 STEAMBOAT:1bd, 1ba, on mountain, bus route. W/D, tennis, pool, hot tub. Available NOW! $850 month. Lease Negotiable. NP. 970-846-5273 STEAMBOAT:1BD 1BA NEWLY REMODELED TIMBERS CONDO. HARDWOOD FLOORS, FIREPLACE, HOTTUB, LAUNDRY, GREAT VIEWS. $850 + LOW UTILITIES. NS NP (970)846-7047 STEAMBOAT:Villas at Walton Creek Condo 2BD, 2BA with garage, deck, views, second floor, end unit, gas FP, DW, WD, NS, NP. Most utilities, available now. Lease. 1st, last, security. $1,400 monthly 970-846-5517 STEAMBOAT: Shadow Run, 1bd, new bathroom, furnished, clean, walk to Gondola, NS, NP $800 970-819-2233

STEAMBOAT:Shadow Run 2bdrm, 2ba Furnished, WD FP, hot tub, bus stop. $1,100 NS, NP Call Candice 970-870-0497 or Scott 970-846-5898 STEAMBOAT:Yampa View mountain condo, 2BD, 2BA. Fully furnished, WD, all utilities included. $1000 per month, NS, NP. 303-717-3766 or gabenjoy@comcast.net STEAMBOAT:2BR, 2BA Walton Creek, Lease length Negotiable, Pool, Hot Tub, partially furnished, storage. Available 10/5 $1,100 NS, NP, WD. 303-345-4771

STEAMBOAT:Cozy nest chalet Mountain views, Beautiful 1BD, furnished. Gourmet kitchen, fireplace, garage, WD, cable, internet, dog considered. $1100 NS. 970-879-1776 HAYDEN:2BD Duplex, $650 monthly +utilities +deposit, NP, gas heat, deck, quiet neighborhood, Available Now. 970-879-1200 STEAMBOAT: 3BD, 2BA, unfurnished, woodstove, large deck, yard, 1 dog negotiable. year lease, NS, WD, near High school. $1450+deposit. 970-734-5565 STEAMBOAT:On Mountain, 4BR 3BA, pet OK, large yard, $2000 negotiable, 303-378-9903. STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, 2 car garage in West End Village. Pets negotiable, NS possible lease /purchase. $1800 +deposit. Available 10/1. 970-846-9591 STEAMBOAT:2BD Ski Fence House -2 blocks from organic market, OTHS and brewery. WD hook Up, $1,400 +utilities. NP, NS, First, Last, Deposit. 970-819-5445 STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA, 3357 Apres Ski Way, WD. Walking distance to Gondola, NP, $900 monthly + deposit & utilities. 970-846-9589 STEAMBOAT:3BD, 1BA, garden level, fenced yard. Off Tamarack. Bus, 1-car garage, WD, NS. $1500. Pets ok, Available Now 970-879-5507, 970-879-8584 STEAMBOAT:FREE SEPTEMBER RENT 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH Great convenient neighborhood off Steamboat Boulevard. Garage, patio, pet considered. $1200 +electric. 970-870-9815 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 STEAMBOAT:2BD 1BA cozy, quiet, downtown. Great yard. WD, NP, NS. Lease, references First, Last, Security $1100 month + utilities. 970-879-9038 STEAMBOAT:Garden level 3BD, 1BA(sauna) $1,000-$1,200 monthly includes water, sewer, storage & Firewood! 5 acres. WD, Fireplace, pet negotiable, NS. (970)879-0321

STEAMBOAT:West Condominiums, 1BD efficiency, walk to gondola, Pool, hottub. Free cable & internet, laundry, NS, NP. $850 month. Jim 970-734-6363 STEAMBOAT:Rabbit Ears Timbers condo, 1bd, 1ba, unfurnished or furnished. Pets negotiable, $800, available 10/1, first, last. Contact PJ 970-871-6003 STEAMBOAT:First month FREE! Alpine Ridge, 2bd 2ba, HUGE GARAGE W/ EXTRA STORAGE, furnished, bus route, WD, NS, NP, $1450 970-846-1708

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, Great Location Downtown. $1,000 Unfurnished +utilities or $1,400 furnished, utilities included. NS, NP. First, last, deposit, lease. 970-846-8364

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STEAMBOAT:New 3bdm, 2.5ba; Between town and Mountain, 2 car garage, Great Views of Emerald, Mt Werner AND down valley, NS, Pets negotiable. $1,950 970-819-1890

STEAMBOAT:Downtown next to Butcherknife Park. Just remodeled with wood floors, new appliances, painted cabinets, glass, tile backslash in kitchen. Furnished 3BD, 1BA, HUGE Yard, short or long term, pet negotiable, NS, WD, $1800 +utilities. 970-846-4220 Ask about Rent to own.

STEAMBOAT:Fairview, 2BD, 2BA, Easy access Emerald trails, Awesome location. You got to check this one out! $1200 + utilities 970-846-2770.

STEAMBOAT:READY NOW, unfurnished 3BD, 2BA. Painted, new carpet, tile, appliances. GREAT VIEWS, yard, garages, WD, woodstove, pet considered. $1600 970-734-4919

CRAIG:3BD, 1BA, garden level duplex, very nice, $825 month +utilities, 970-824-4768 OAK CREEK:Nice New 3BD, 2BA Views, Sunny deck, Energy efficient radiant heat, Hardwood floors, NP, NS, $1,000 970-846-2127 http://rockies.craigslist.org/apa/1358602968.ht ml STEAMBOAT:Clean, sunny, bright! GREAT LOCATION, YARD, VIEWS! 3BD 2BA with 2 extra rooms +bath in garage. Pet friendly. $1650. 970-734-4919 OAK CREEK:3BD, 2BA, $850 +utilities. updated windows, kitchen, bath, flooring. WD, yard, storage. Pet considered, NS, 1st, Last, Deposit. 970-736-2383 STEAMBOAT:3BD, 1BA Utilities paid, furnished, in town, private, clean, 1700 sq.ft., 2-vehicle maximum, full laundry $1800 970-879-6702 www.suziehawkins.com/rentals STEAMBOAT:3bd, 2.5ba, Fully furnished, garage, hot tub, fenced yard, great location, references. $1700 mo +utilites, NP, NS, Available 10/12, 970-846-6420 STEAMBOAT:Incredible views On mountain 2blocks to Gondola, remodeled & furnished, 2BD, 1BA new appliances, woodstove, WD, NS, NP. $1150 970-481-7640 STEAMBOAT:CLEAN, SUNNY, PRIVATE unfurnished 2BR, 1BA, gas heat, water, woodstove, washer, dryer, yard, views $1200 per month. 970-734-4919. http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/slide show/22444111

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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. $1650 monthly. 714-475-8210

HAHNS PEAK:3BD 3BA remodeled log home, superb views. Propane, electric heat, WD, NS, NP. $1475, sec +utilities. Oct1. 650-776-1215. STEAMBOAT:Quiet neighborhood on culdesac, Fish Creek area, large .37 acres yard, 3-4BD, 2BA, 2 car garage, $2300, first, last, deposit, 8-12 month lease, lease purchase available, 970-846-1751, 970-819-6358 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 CRAIG:1bd, 1ba home for $850 month+ $850 deposit, we will pay water. Pets allowed, flexible lease options available. Call 970-629-9150. STEAMBOAT:3bd, 2ba, 2 car garage, very clean, 1 yr lease, pets considered, $1600 month, 970-846-0743

STEAMBOAT:New 3BD, 2.5BA, 2-car heated garage, lg master suite, gas fp, woodfloors, radiant heat, lawn mowing, snow removal included, WD, NS, Pet Negotiable. 594 Park View Dr, year lease, $2,100 month +utilities. Can email photos. (970)819-0558

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, STEAMBOATII, $1500 +UTILITIES. 1ST, LAST, SECURITY, NEW APL, WD, WS, GARAGE, NS, PET NEG. LARGE QUIET LOT,11/1. 970-846-6216 STEAMBOAT:House and Horse property for rent. 35 acres with pond, 3BD, 2BA, 3 car garage. 8 miles west of town on RCR44B. $1,900 monthly. 1st, Last, Deposit. 970-819-6358

Does your rental property have more to offer? Add a pic and rent it quick! Call the Classified Advertising Department of the Steamboat Pilot & Today to add a pic to your ad! 970-871-4255 classifieds@steamboatpilot.com STEAMBOAT:NEW 3BD 2BA, West End Village. Unfurnished. Pet negotiable. Garage, Available now. Lease through April or longer. First, last, security. References. $1600. 970-846-6073 STEAMBOAT:Large home, Base of Mountain, 3bd, 3ba, Unfurnished, WD, HT, 2 car Garage, Pets Negotiable. $2,350 monthly. 970-879-1982

STEAMBOAT:Old Town! 3BR, 2BA, 2 car garage, WD, NS, pet neg. $2000 +util. 1st, second, deposit. 1 yr. 303-522-0596 YAMPA:2 bedroom, 1 bath house on lg 1/4 acre lot, $875 plus utilities, pets okay. 970-445-7664 STEAMBOAT:Strawberry Park 3BD, 2BA $2000 5BD, 3BA (includes 1BD APT) $2650, garage, Horse, dog OK. Paul 970-879-1086, 970-846-9783 STEAMBOAT:Great Old Town house. Walk to schools and downtown. 4 bdrm, 3bth, WD, yard, garage, pets negotiable, $2450; 970-846-2573

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STEAMBOAT:Hillside Drive, 3-4BD house, fenced yard, great views, bus route, WD, $2400 or $600 per room, Pets friendly, 720-810-0870 MILNER: Small mobile home on ranch located on Trout Creek, ten minutes West of Steamboat. NP, NS, $700 monthly. 970-879-3699

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

STEAMBOAT:PLEASE COMPARE! Gorgeous, immaculate, furnished, 2BR, bay-windows, WD, micro, deck, pool, hot-tub, sauna, NP, NS, GF, last, deposit, long term. $1500 (970)879-6717 STEAMBOAT: Beautiful 4BD, 3.5BA, 1 car garage, between mountain and town,. Great Mountain Views! Bus, WD, NS, NP. $1850. 970-846-6423.

CLARK:4bdrm, 3ba home, 2 car garage. Deck with Zirkel views. 2 living areas +loft. HT. NS, Pets Negotiable $1700, 970-846-1603

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA family home on Hunters Dr, fenced yard, garage, quiet location, hot tub, WD, office -play areas, 1 Dog Ok. $1895. Avail Oct. Call Central Park Management 879-3294.

STEAMBOAT:Saddle Creek 2BD, 2BA +loft, quiet, furnished, bus route, WD, garage. $1595 month +gas & electric. NS, NP 970-879-9113

OAK CREEK:New Custom 3BD, 2.5BA home. 3 Car garage, lots of storage space. $1,400 monthly +utilities & $1,000 deposit, NS, NP. (970) 819-3128

STEAMBOAT:Cozy 1600 sqft log home, 12 miles up Elk River Road, 3bd, 2ba, 2 car garage, pets? furnished? $1600 +utilities, depost. 970-734-4292

STEAMBOAT:Walton Village 2BR, 2.5BA Furnished, near bus, bike, WD, Some utilities, Hot tub, Pool, Tennis NS, NP. $1300 +deposit 970-736-2829

STEAMBOAT:Small 1BD house Downtown, 2 blocks from organic market, OTHS, brewery. $1100 + utilities. NS, NP. (970)819-5445

STEAMBOAT:Old Town Location: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, unfurnished. Gas fireplace. WD. Large yard. Pets negotiable. $1,450 /$1,350 per month. 970-879-1982.

STEAMBOAT:Available 10/1; 2BR 1BA, WD, Whistler end unit. Pool, hot tubs, water, trash, cable. 1st, last, deposit; $1,200 +G&E; NS, NP. 970-846-8760

STEAMBOAT:4Bd, 3.5BA 3,000 sqft, with views. 2 car garage, fenced yard, NS, pets neg. unfurnished. $2600 month +utilities. Call 970-819-7750 STEAMBOAT:Beautiful home on 49 acres. 3BD 3.5BA, 3 car garage, +large 2+BD caretaker. 14 miles to downtown. NS. $2400. 970-879-1544 STAGECOACH:Ranch style 3BD, 2BA, oversized garage, pets ok, Available 10/01. $1500 includes water, sewer, trash. 1st, last, deposit required. 970-846-1993 STEAMBOAT:Newer 3BD, 2.5BA. Nice neighborhood with community center & guest rooms. Near mountain, bus, 1-car garage, WD, NS, NP. References required. $1,500 + Utilities. 970-819-4905. STEAMBOAT:First time in 4 years! Downtown sunny 2BR, 1BA. Fenced yard, pets OK. WD, DW. Garage. $1250 +util. Info: avrom@springsips.com STEAMBOAT:3BR, 2.5Bath, large living and family room, near high school. Large yard, pets ok. NS, $1900 +utilities. 970-870-0930 evenings 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:3BD, 2BA, garage, mountain area, $1800 NS, NP, Also 3BD, 2BA huge garage in Milner, pet ok. $1350 month 970-846-3048 STEAMBOAT:Great property in downtown with views. 1BD, 1BA newly remodeled with garage and basement. WD, NS, NP. $1150 +utilities. 970-846-5020 STAGECOACH:4BD, 3BA, LAKE VIEW! Hot tub, NS, WD, pet negotiable. $1,900 month. 970-736-0031. PINNACLE:2 furnished rural homes, very scenic, near flat tops. Small log bunkhouse $550 monthly. 2 story 1BD, log home $700 monthly. NS, NP, need 4WD, 970-736-2406

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STEAMBOAT:FURNISHED NICE 1BR, 1BA WD, includes utilities, TV, 20 minutes to town. One person. NS, NP, $895. 970-870-6423 HAYDEN:Very Nice 3bdrm, 2ba, 2 car garage, hot tub, fenced yard, shed, $1,550 per month + deposit, Call 970-846-3954

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STEAMBOAT:3bd 2ba, 2 car attached garage on mountain and bike path, large deck, quiet neighborhood, pets negotiable, WD, NS $1850. 970-879-7746 or 970-846-3036

STEAMBOAT:Downtown Living! 620 Oak St 3BD, 2BA Available immediately. New carpet new paint, some new appliances. $1500 monthly 970-734-5532

STEAMBOAT:3 bedroom in Old Town. Large yard, storage shed. $1400. Deposit and references required. Available 10/1. Please email Kurt; kconnolly@inlinemanagement.com

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STEAMBOAT:Moon Hill. 3BD 2BA 15min to town. 3.88 acres fenced for horses. Small barn. NS. Pets okay. $1600 month. 970-871-1810. HAYDEN:Ranch House, 2 miles E Hayden, 3BD, 1BA Pet possible, NS, long term lease. $1200 month. Call 970-629-1977

STEAMBOAT:Charming log home, great views, deck. 3 bdrm, loft, 2.5 bath, steam shower, gas fireplace, 2 living areas. Available November $2,500 - $2,800. 970-879-8171 or 970-879-8171 www.AxisWestRealty.com 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. MILNER: 3BD, 1BA, large lot, pets negotiable. $1,500 monthly. Contact Rich at 970-618-2698 STEAMBOAT:Family home in Sleeping Giant Estates. 5BD, 5.5BA on 35 acres. Beautiful custom home with views. $2,500 monthly. 875-2416. STAGECOACH:5BD, 2BA, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings. Oversized 2 Car Garage, Pets okay! Available October 1st. $1,850 per month. 970-736-8374 STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, garage, fenced yard, WD, dogs OK. Includes trash & plowing. $1,500 first, last, security. 970-367-5026 leave message. YAMPA: Home for lease / purchase, 4BD, 3BA $1100 per month Call 866-545-6882 for application and info. STAGECOACH: Custom log home 3BD + loft, 3BA, woodstove, NS, Pets ok, Quiet deadend st. $1650 month. 970-879-6293 or 846-7852 STEAMBOAT: 1500sqft 2BD Log Home. Winter rental $1200 +half gas bill, NS, pet negotiable, TV, wireless, WD 970-846-3634 or 970-846-1669 STEAMBOAT: Old Town. Newer. 3/4 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms. Family home. On creek path. Quiet street. Walk to schools. W/D. Fireplace. N/S. Pets negotiable. $2,400. 435-260-1715 STEAMBOAT:Secluded, lovely 2BD, 1BA furnished log cabin on 55 acres, 20 minutes from downtown, NS, dogs considered $1100 month. 970-453-2992

STEAMBOAT:3BD 2.5Bath Woodbridge with garage. WD, cable, internet, NS, NP, furnished on bus route, $1850, available 11/1 or earlier, 970-846-3331 STEAMBOAT:LONGVIEW TOWNHOME 3BD, 2.5BA, 2car garage, 1650sqft, WD, NS, NP, year lease. $1600 includes snow plowing & lawn maintenance. 970-879-5755 STEAMBOAT: 3BD, 2BA Mustang Run, High-end, well maintained, no stairs, nicely furnished, W/D, hot tub, garage, FP. NP. $1,695 includes most utilities. 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, $1,550 incl. most utilities, Avail Oct. Call Central Park Management 879-3294 STEAMBOAT:Saddle Creek, 4bd 3ba, high finishes, heated 2+ car garage, quiet, gondola views, bus route, WD, FP, NS, NP, cable and water included, $1900, 970-879-8605 STAGECOACH:Great Lake location, hike/bike trails, Mt. Werner 15 minutes, skiing. 3bd, 3ba, kid, pet friendly, WD, gas heat. $1400 Available 10/1. 970-736-8354.

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STEAMBOAT:Super Convenient! Whistler 2BD, 1BA furnished, Oct -May. $1200 includes some utilities. Hottub, pool, NP, NS, 1st, last, deposit. 970-846-4037 STEAMBOAT:Beautiful Newer: 2Masters, 2.5bath, decks, garage, fireplace, WD. Family neighborhood, rec area. River access, bus route. NS, NP. $1350. 970.846.5537 STAGECOACH:Spacious, remodeled 3bd, 2ba. Home theater system, WD, pellet stove, NS, furnished, $1600, first, deposit, 10/1, 970-846-0494 STEAMBOAT:4bd, 2bath, wood burning stove, in Stagecoach State Park, unlimited outdoor activities, relaxed environment. Available 10/1. $1700. 1st, deposit. 970-393-3922 HAYDEN:Beautiful 3BD, 2BA, End unit, more windows more privacy. Child & Pet friendly, WD, gas heat, NS, $1200. First, Deposit, year lease, available now, 970-846-4924

OAK CREEK: 3BD, 2BA, pets okay, WD, fenced yard, $850 plus utilities. Option to purchase! 970-736-8166

STEAMBOAT:Ski in Creekside loft, with covered parking, perfect for couple, available 10/15. Preferred year lease. $950 +$500 deposit. 970-846-0524, 970-819-0518

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

STEAMBOAT:Awesome 3BD, loft, 2BA, Gas FP, hot tub, views, garage. Tamarack area, year lease. $1700 + utilities. Call 970-846-4312, 954-802-8943

OAK CREEK:3 MONTHS FREE RENT or RENT TO OWN! Willow Hill MH Park! 4 Bedroom doublewide -$850 970-875-0700. Fenced yard!

HAYDEN:Brand new 3bd, 2.5 ba, @ Creek View. Includes kitchen appliances, garage, FP, deck, patio. NS, child and pet friendly, $1350 mo. RENT-TO-BUY optional! 970-819-5587 www.photobucket.com/creekview

MILNER:Best deal in Steamboat area! $895+ depsoit. Available now. 2BD, 1BA, FP, yard, pets, playground. Water, sewer, High-speed internet included. Steamboat 10 min. 970-870-1026

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 1.5BA townhome on bike path & Pond. $1700 month, pets ok. 970-846-6453

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

STEAMBOAT:Bedroom available in 3bed 2bath house. On bus route. 1/2 mile from downtown. No dogs, flexible leases. $550 month plus utilities. 970-846-4439.

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, Indian Meadows, Pond, River, PETS OK, AVAILABLE NOW! $1600 month to month includes utilities. Lease with option to Buy available. 970-846-5632

HAYDEN:Rooms available. Long-term rentals $600 month utilities or $500 +utilities. NS, NP. 970-276-4545 or 970-819-2838

STEAMBOAT:INCREDIBLE DEAL! October rent only $800. 3bdrm, 2.5ba, furnished, 1 car garage. On bus, views, mountian, WD. $1650, +deposit. 970-846-2298 STEAMBOAT:FAMILY FRIENDLY: 4BR 4BA, sunny, recently remodeled end unit. WD, FP, garage, on bus route. NP. Responsible renters only. $2100 +utilities. 301-437-4927. STEAMBOAT:Furnished -unfurnished 3BD, 3BA, 2car garage, 2 patios, WD, FP, hot-tub. Walk to ski, EVERYTHING included. Pets Rusty 970-846-6739, 970-871-1978

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STEAMBOAT:Large 2Bd, 2Ba +Loft. Garage, vaulted-ceilings, Gas Fireplace, walk in closets, WD, 2 decks. NS, NP $1500. 970-879-2879

STEAMBOAT:Luxury Duplex, incredible views, 3BD, 2.5BA, leasing now with flexible terms, high end furnishings included, $2,500 monthly, 2car garage, NS (303)904-2377 STEAMBOAT:Unfurnished, flexible terms, Whistler Village Townhome, 2BD, 1.5BA many upgrades, on mountain. NS, NP, Pool, hot-tub, bus route. WD, $1200. 800-600-9411. STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2.5 BA on bus route. WD, Cable, NS, NP, $1200 month. 1st and security. Lease. 970-871-9360 STEAMBOAT:DOG OK!!! 3Bd, 2Bth Townhome Downtown. Coverd Parking, Deck, Amazing Views, WD, NS. Year Lease. $1,595. Josh 301-787-5526. 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:SUNBURST 2BD, 2BA, furnished, gas fireplace, deck, patio, views, storage closet, on bus line, NS, NP $1300 +deposit, Oct. 970-291-9115 STEAMBOAT:Deluxe 3BD, 3BA Townhouse. Fully furnished on mountain with garage. Sorry no pets, no smoking, VERY REASONABLE! Lease Required. 970-871-6762

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 STEAMBOAT:Furnished 1BD with private bath avail. 10/1 in 3BD, 3BA townhome. NS, NP, $700 +dep. Utililities, cable, internet included. 970-879-2127 STEAMBOAT:2 rooms in huge, gorgeous 3BD house, +garage. Near mountain. One roommate there one night/ week at most. NS, NP, $675. SEPTEMBER FREE. 970-846-5813 STEAMBOAT:1BD with private bathroom. Between town and mtn. On bus route. NS, pets nego. $600 month includes utilities. 970-846-1609. STEAMBOAT:Master bedroom with private bath in large new home, $550 split utilities, no lease, NP, NS, call for details 970-367-5509

STEAMBOAT:2bd, shared bath, furnished, nice townhome. Tamarack area, nice views, hot tub, NP, NS, $600 each includes utilities 970-846-4312 STEAMBOAT:Share home, 5 minute walk to gondola. Master bedroom and bath. Furnished, garage, WD, deck. $550 monthly plus deposit. 970-879-8794

STEAMBOAT:Furnished room in 3BD 3BA house, private bath, $600 includes, utilities, cable, WD, deposit, no lease, West End Village 970-846-6429. STEAMBOAT:Bedroom on mountain, cable, wireless, WD, bus route, bike path. NS, NP, $550 monthly includes utilities. First, last, deposit. 846-7230 STAGECOACH:1BD, 1BA in Beautiful 2BA, 2BA house $600 all included, WiFi, WD, heated tile, 3 blocks from Stagecoach lake. 970-300-8133 STEAMBOAT:Large furnished room with bath in spacious townhouse on mountain with nice amenities. Must see! NP, NS, $675 monthly. 970-819-4962 STEAMBOAT:Furnished or unfurnished one room with bath available 4BD, 3BA. Internet, WD, Storage, NS, NP, $600, 1/3 utilities, deposit, 970-846-6034 STEAMBOAT:2BR w/ seperate living space, 1BA, Kitchen, Living-Room in large log home. WiFi, NS, NP, WD. $575each, includes utilities. 970-879-3473 STEAMBOAT:Two furnished rooms available. $500 -$550 includes utilities. WD, NP, hi speed internet. No deposits. 970-871-7638, 970-870-1430. OAK CREEK:1 person to share 3BD house in Oak Creek. Spacious bedroom, private bath. $550.00. Utilities included 970-390-6162. STEAMBOAT:Two rooms in 3bd, 2ba Mt. Townhome on pond, $550. Remodeled, NS, NP. Cable, Internet, WD, Year lease. Chris: 970-846-2469 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

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:Fantastic New Lease Rates in Curve Plaza. $14sqf and NNN. Least expensive AAA retail space in town. 3 spaces available: 1000sqf, 1920sqf & 850sqf. 1-5 year deals. Call Dave Barnes, 970-819-5169. Wellness center, coffee shop, clothing store, you name it!

STEAMBOAT:Sunny room, private bath. Quiet, private! Garage, WD, dishwasher, fireplace, decks, NS, NP. $600, includes cable, phone, hi-speed internet. 970-846-2294

STEAMBOAT:Office space 405 S Lincoln. Reception ares, 3 offices, coffee room with sink, 1100sqft+/- utilites, trash included. $1100 plus small single office $225 month. 970-819-3546, 970-879-0682

STEAMBOAT:Furnished 1BR, 1BA in large Townhome 10 minutes from town $550 + 1/3 utilities. Available Immediately, lease negotiable. 970-846-9200

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

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

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.

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STEAMBOAT:Secure, dry storage, 4 units available. 9x10x9. $80. 1/2 mile from Steamboat II on HWY 40, 970-819-2987.

STEAMBOAT:High visibility, showroom warehouse, 6,000sf on HWY 40, fenced storage yard. Call Ron Wendler, Todd Asbury 970-870-8800 Colorado Group Realty

HAYDEN:Hayden Airport Garages. Large RV unit $500 month, 1 car unit $200 month. Heated, secure, clubhouse and shuttle. Mitch 846-3149

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

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: READY TO MAKE A DEAL! 1,140 square foot office space with beautiful built in Knoll workstations, additional private office, conference room, kitchen and bathroom with shower. The conference room is equipped with a flat screen TV and high end electronics. Ample parking. Move in ready and below market price. Call Scott at 970.871.1556.

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

STEAMBOAT: BEAR RIVER CENTERBeautiful 2nd floor space available immediately! Perfect for salon, spa, gallery, or office space 400-960SF. Central Park Management today for more information. 970-879-3294

STEAMBOAT:First month free. Professional suites and individual offices available at 1205 Hilltop Pkwy from $600. Lofted ceilings, AC, security, plenty of parking, great views from every office. Call Jules 879-5242 STEAMBOAT: West Steamboat HWY 40; 1200sqft shop / storage with overhead door or; combine with retail, high traffic 2460sqft. 970-879-4237 STEAMBOAT:SUNDANCE @ FISHCREEK, 1st Floor, Prime Retail Space, Large Windows, 2nd Floor, Office Space, Recently Remodeled. Lots of Natural Light, Bob Larson: 871-4992 or 846-6899

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

STEAMBOAT:30% Discount! Centrally located office space available with top quality finishes, shared kitchen and bathroom. 146-6,000SF starting at $280. 970.879.9133

STEAMBOAT:RIVERSIDE PLACE AGGRESSIVELY PRICED STARTING AT $10 FT. Several square foot age options available for retail, office, restaurant space. Jim Hansen (970)846-4109 Thaine Mahanna (970)846-5336 Old Town Realty STEAMBOAT: DOWNTOWN Office Space! Historic Squire Building 9th & Lincoln Avenue, $425 month includes utilities. 970-870-8737

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STEAMBOAT:1850 sqft located on 7th and Oak. 2 private offices, ample desk space, conference area, kitchen, 3 bathrooms, parking, utilities included. Great exposure on a visible Intersection. Available Dec 1st. Call Jimmy at 846-7256

STEAMBOAT:X-mas rental in Old Town 3BD, 2BA, Views, & very nice. NS, Available for Dec. 15th -Jan 15th. $2400 970-879-4947 STEAMBOAT:Fly fisherman and hunters welcome. 4Bdrm, large 3.5bath, north of Steamboat on Elk River, Sleeps up to 10, damage deposit, cleaning fee, pets o.k. with deposit, 303-673-0727

CRAIG:Great Retail /Office in the heart of downtown. Approximately 1,000sqft. $995 monthly plus utilities. First month free! Available 10/1/09. 970-824-4768 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 STEAMBOAT:2BD live & work, Copper Ridge. Approx 900 sqft living +deck, 1000 sqft work area. Quiet surroundings. $1800 month. 909-816-1753

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STEAMBOAT:Logger’s Lane Commercial Center, 2480sf Finished Retail, Showroom space, overhead door, Central AC & Heat. $2750 970-846-5099 STEAMBOAT:1855 Shield Drive AKA Sears building, walk to courthouse, good visibility, 1,000 - 9,500 sqft, great parking, retail with warehouse; Office. 970-871-7934 STEAMBOAT: Downtown on Lincoln Ave, 325 SF office located at the Lorenz Building, space can be divided, storage, parking, signage. Avail NOW! $600/ month all inclusive, Month to Month or Long-Term. Call Central Park Management 970-879-3294

HOTEL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Ready to go site for 37 room hotel on US40 inside HAYDEN limits. Call Stef: 970-819-5514

THE JUICE PALACE IS FOR SALE!!! Great opportunity to own a unique & growing business next to Sweet Pea Market. cristianaux@hotmail.com 970-457-7125

STEAMBOAT: Office space singles to 5 room suites. Historic building 737 Lincoln and Mountain location. Private parking both locations. 970-870-3473 HAYDEN: Brand new office /retail spaces @ Creek View Plaza! Various floorplans available! Great location on HW40. Terms negotiable. Louis Nijsten 970-819-5587

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STEAMBOAT:Classy Mature Professional “Local” will take care of your property and pay, a nominal fee. Unfurnished is fine as I have very nice furniture. At least one master and kitchen on ground floor. Month to month is okay, can move fairly quickly if you sell. I work from home, prefer large condo or home. NP, NS! Please email your stats and phone number. MatureRenter@yahoo.com

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

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.

RV, Boats, Camper, 4-wheeler, Trailers, Snowmobiles you name it INDOOR & OUTDOOR Storage available in Steamboat our lighted, gated and secured lot Best rates around don’t drive to Milner or even Craig. 970-879-1998

STEAMBOAT:Industrial, commercial, warehouse space, 1200+ sq. ft., large overhead door. Located at Riverfront Park, long-term lease available, $1650 with some utilities included. Call 970-319-2886 to view.

MILNER: Outside Storage for RV’s, Boats, Cars etc.. 970-879-1065 HAYDEN: Garage for rent 970-819-3546, 970-879-0682

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

Commercial Property in Hayden Offered at $775,000 #126465 Prime commercial property in growing downtown historical Hayden right on Hwy 40 across the street from High School. Ideal for convenience store or automatic car wash. Too many ideas to mention! A must see to appreciate. Call Billie Vreeman at 970-620-0655 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Live, work. 2BD, 2BA. 2200 sqft. High end finishes, hardwood floors, stainless steel kitchen, views, deck, oversized doors. $555,000. solarstorm@rocketmail.com 970-879-6667

STEAMBOAT: THE VICTORIA 10th & Lincoln RETAIL AND OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE OR LEASE Hal Unruh - Prudential Steamboat Realty 970-875-2413 824 Lincoln Avenue Offered at $999,000 #125495 Location. 824 Lincoln is as good as it gets; center of the sunny side of the best block of Lincoln Avenue. This 2400 sq ft property is an opportunity for launching or relocating a great business with all the advantages that traffic can provide. The retail neighbors are among the most successful businesses in Steamboat Springs and include FM Light and Sons, Allen’s, Moose Mountain Trading, and the Cantina. The current floor plan is open. There is additional ceiling height available with a remodel. The property has four parking spaces behind the building. Call Steve Hitchcock at 970-846-5739 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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

Exquisite Mountain Convenience Offered at $695,000 #120929 This 4-Diamond rated, fully furnished condominium at Canyon Creek is just 200 yards from the mountain base. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with a warm living room, gas fireplace, leather seating, recessed ceiling with accent lighting and walkout deck. This unit has newly tiled floors, new carpet, granite countertops, new window treatments and new furnishings. Granite counters and double sinks in every bathroom, underground parking, outdoor pool, hot tubs, fitness center & more. Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

STAGECOACH:3BD, 2.5BA, garage, 2300 sqft, stream in back, beautiful Views. $399,000. Room to expand, lease option! Call 970-846-1525

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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

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Back on the Market with a $20,000 price reduction! Offered at $759,000 #125547 Immaculate Single Family Home offering the ultimate location close to Whistler Park, minutes from the Ski Area, and easy access to the Core Trail. Interior offers a great open floor plan with vaulted T&G wood ceilings. Home is warm and charming with luxury appointments that include new appliances, hickory cabinetry, slate flooring, slate shower surrounds, and beautifully landscaped yard. Filled with brand new mountain furnishings and accessories. Offered turn-key. Truly a MUST SEE residence. Call Kim Kreissig at (970)870-7872 or (970)846-4250 Prudential Steamboat Realty

Remodeled charming house with minimal maintenance on two buildable lots. Perfect rental property which cash flows. $147,500. Tour: www.propertypanorama.com/71672

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Motivated Seller! Offered at $219,000 #126449 Large, two bedroom, one bath condominium with lots of potential Subalpine is ideally located on the mountain, it is on the bus route and is just a short walk to the slopes. Dogs are allowed for owners and the dues are some of the lowest in town including cable and water. Call Cheryl Foote at 970-846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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

Bruce Tormey, Realtor Ski Town Realty, BruceT34@yahoo.com 970.846.8867

3BD, 2BA, home in Hayden. Home situated on large lot with easy access to downtown. FSBO $229,000 Call evenings 970-870-0930

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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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Best priced home in SilverSpur Estates! 4600sqft with 4BD, 3.5BA. Priced for quick sale at $710,000 Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661.

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Best Location in Walton Village! Offered at $189,000 #126448 This top floor condominium has been completely gutted and remodeled. Finishes include hardwood floors throughout, slate entry way, slate fireplace and new carpet. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with new stainless steel appliances, concrete counter tops, butcher block counter top, extra cabinet space, a double sink and pendant and track lighting. Call Cheryl Foote at 970-846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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

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Commercial Retail in Downtown Steamboat Offered at $859,000 #125768 Owner financing available! 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 or retail. Call Marc Small at 970-846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Open House, Saturday, Sunday. 11-3. 4+bedroom, 3.5bathrooms, 4,250S.F., 3-bay garage, 27822 Silver Spur, $819,000, Laura Frey, Old Town Realty, 970-734-4831. Views, Views, Views! Offered at $3,395,000 #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 Prudential Steamboat Realty Walk to the Slopes! Offered at $1,090,000 #123431Excellent location and ski area views from this single-family home in desirable Landings neighborhood located just two blocks from the Gondola. Gorgeously decorated five bedroom, four bath home featuring vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace and 2 spacious decks with outstanding views. The HOA takes care of the exterior maintenance so you can enjoy life! Call Colleen de Jong at 970-846-5569 Colleen@PruSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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PRICED REDUCED TO $559,000 3bd, 2.75bath, great home with ski views, quiet neighborhood. For pix and details go to ForSaleByOwner.com and view listing ID 22143329,call 734 5020.

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Move-in Ready, 3BD, 2BA, 1-car home located within walking distance of downtown Steamboat. Master bath with Whirpool tub and double sink vanity, gas-fireplace 2-decks, extra parking, corner lot, mature landscaping, sprinkler system, on bus-route, bike-path, great views! No HOA, no lot rent. Pioneer Village $395,000 Directions: HWY-40, 1/2 mile west of 13th St, Across from new Community Center, Rt on Conestoga Circle top of hill, brown house on left, 1467 (970)871-4880 (970)819-0347

Small 3BD, 1BA. Large lot in Milner. Contact Rich at 970-618-2698 $350,000.

ELK RIVER VALLEY RANCH Priced at $1,150,000 CHECK THIS VIRTUAL TOUR! 35 acre, 6BD Home 3340sqft, 1/4 mile of creek, 20 minute drive, Desirable and Beautiful Location. Call Dana Carl at 970-879-7061 or 970-734-5867 www.ELKRIVERVALLEYRANCH.Com MLS# 126486 on www.realtor.com

Architectural Masterpiece Offered at $5,950,000 #125618 Custom built 5 bedroom home on 20+ acres! This property has 360-degree panoramic views of the Steamboat Ski Area and the Yampa River Valley. Only a short 2 miles from town, quality accents include trussed wood ceilings, alder trim & doors and a mix of granite, marble and onyx stonework in the kitchen and bathrooms. With 350 ft of Yampa River frontage, this is a truly unique home situated on an irreplaceable piece of land. Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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

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Mountain View Estates Offered at $845,000 #124735 Wonderful Mountain View Estates home with huge views of the Mountain. This home has beautiful interior rock walls with salt water aquarium, spacious rooms quest quarters, downstairs recreation room and remarkable outdoor entertaining area with gorgeous mature landscaping. Call The Hibbard Team at 970-846-8247 or 970-846-8536 www.steamboatliving.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

Best priced home in SilverSpur Estates! 4600sqft with 4BD, 3.5BA. Priced for quick sale at $710,000 Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661. 100% Financing Available! Offered at $140,000 #126423 A wonderful investment property with great rental return. Recent upgrades include new carpet, paint, tile, and kitchen items. Enjoy a 2-car garage with alley access and oversized family and dining rooms. Purchased for $184,000 in 2007, one of the best deals in the county! Call Darrin Fryer at 970-846-5551 Prudential www.steamboathomedeals.com Steamboat Realty

Price Reduced! New home, 2BA, 3BD, 2 Car garage on large lot! Gain instant equity! 980 E 9th, Craig. 970-629-5427 Paonia Living - Come to Harvest Fest in Paoina September 26th - 27th - Experience the lifestyle- www.clarkhomesteadpaoina.com

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

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STEAMBOAT:Mountain, 90% owner financing, 3500 sq. ft, great views, .76 acre duplex lot, rental apartment, $1,195,000. John Palmer 970-819-5171, diensi@hotmail.com

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Top of the Line! Offered at $430,000 #126482 Wonderful home with quality finishes in quiet neighborhood. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, great layout with easy access from garage to living room, dining and kitchen. Radiant heat, central vac, beautiful custom locally crafted hickory cabinets, maple floors, tiled bathrooms, great light fixtures, extra deep garage, fenced back yard with shed and many more unique extras. Call Cindy MacGray at 970-875-2442 or 970-846-0342 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Like New Home in Hayden Offered at $385,000 #125319 Very nice home in like-new condition, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, covered porch and large open trex deck. Views of the Hayden valley. Beautiful kitchen cabinets and lot of counter space, spacious open living room and dining room, direct access from garage to kitchen, storage space over garage and in crawl space under home, solid wood doors, high efficiency water system, close to neighborhood park and school bus pick-up nearby. Call Cindy MacGray at 970-875-2442 or 970-846-0342 Prudential Steamboat Realty 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

2BR with office, #18 Sleepy Bear, remodeled, redwood deckhot tub, 11x18 shed, river access, partial financing available. $65,000 obo. 870-828-1442 Modular Homes at deep discounts, no gimmick’s. 303-828-0200 Beautiful Double wide 3BD, 2BA, FP, new roof, big fenced-in yard & shed. Pine wood walls $45,000 (970)457-7125 Fish Creek 2BD, 2BA, Nicely remodeled, big deck, nice yard, extra storage, new pipes. Great location! Great looking! $68,000 970-846-1836 Sleepy Bear 3BD, 1.5BA, WD, refrigerator, great shape. $32,000 Call 879-3721

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Outstanding Views Offered at $1,999,900 #125709 Sweeping panoramic views make this 4 bedroom golf-side residence a true luxury experience. The architectural refinements include hickory hardwoods, large slate tile entry, sparkling granite, knotty alder doors & trim and hand-crafted log railings & stairs. Enjoy an open kitchen with professional series appliances and a double-master bedroom design. With a golf course membership available to purchase, this magnificent property is an illustrious Steamboat dwelling. Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

FSBO - Extensively remodeled, back greenbelt Steamboat II, 2BD, 1BA, garage, has legal rental unit $950mo, no HOA, $389k, 846-8256 OAK CREEK:900 sqft 1bd 1ba, newly remodeled new construction, $209,000, 970-946-7505

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STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, Yard. On bus route. Furnished. $12,000 970-879-1192 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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Old Fish Creek Falls Townhome Offered at $419,000 #126060 3 bed, 2 bath + loft. Original developers unit, only 1 with 3 parking spaces. 300 sqft trex deck with garden area, new updates, dog friendly. Views, sunsets, fireworks, river and downtown! Low HOA’s. Call Karen Hughes at 970-846-4841 or 970-879-8100 Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Chateau at Bear Creek Back on the Market! WOW! Was $1,100,000 NOW $795,000! #125702 Almost a short sale, but without the hassle! Beautifully remodeled 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome located on a pond and a short distance to the ski area. Enjoy exceptional views of Mt. 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. Beautifully landscaped yard with mature garden. Call Kim Kreissig at 970-870-7872 or 970-846-4250 Prudential Steamboat Realty ROCK BOTTOM PRICE! Reduced to $195,000 # 125857 This is a steal! Last sale was $250,000 in April 2009. Remodeled townhome with a spacious layout including 2 bedrooms, 2 lofts, and 2 full bathrooms. Private setting in an aspen grove close to the Stagecoach Reservoir. Open kitchen, dining and living room with vaulted ceilings. Tons of upgrades including new hardwood floors throughout. Stunning views! Call Cam Boyd at 970-846-8100 or Steph Fairchild at 970-819-1131. www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Unbelievable Mountain Vista Townhome! Offered at $475,000 #126471 You won’t believe this Mountain Vista Townhome! A complete remodel of this home brings a new level of quality to Mountain Vista! Offering the same features you would find in a custom home, but without the custom price tag. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus added loft encompass hand textured walls, faux painting, alder wood, wrought iron railings, incredible timber details, and amazing stone work throughout! Truly a one of a kind. Call Kim Kreissig at 970-870-7872 or 970-846-4250 Prudential Steamboat Realty HAYDEN: Brand new Town Homes @ Creek View. Includes kitchen appliances, garage, FP, deck, patio, and great alder finishes! Located next to supermarket and post office! Different sizes available. Starting @ $275,000. Seller financing and RENT-TO-BUY options available. Louis Nijsten 970-819-5587 www.photobucket.com/creekview

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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

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STEAMBOAT:PRICE REDUCED! Own A Home, Federal Tax Credit $8,000 2BD, 1.5BA, Whistler $244,000. Bill Pyle, Old Town Realty 970-846-7953

Eaglepointe Townhome Offered at $395,000 #126459 With 4 bedrooms and 1,940 square feet on 3 levels, this Eaglepointe Townhome gives you room to roam. Here you’ll enjoy hardwood flooring, Mt. Werner views, open kitchen design with a spacious breakfast bar and 1-car garage. The upper-level master bedroom includes a jetted tub in the bathroom and walk-out access to its own private deck area. Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

SALE BY OWNER: Treed .86 acre Stagecoach lot on cul-de-sac opens on 48 acre common area. $29,000. Owner carry at 6%. 303-756-3232

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Ready to build owner finance 40 acres E.N. Craig, 64x40 pole barn. Older motorhome, electricity, septic, water, phone, $190,000. $20,000 down, approx. $1,930 per month, 970-640-8723 Beautiful North Routt County, majestic views and serenity, lots and acreages starting at $98,000 - $219,000. REMAX/STEAMBOAT Roy 970-846-1661 38 acres 6 miles NE of Craig. Views, Wildlife $100,700 OWC $5000 down 7% (970)629-9843 week days; (970)826-4721 evenings, weekends. http://SteamboatLakeViewLot.com 17.14 Acres. Developed well, views of Zirkels, Hahn’s Peak, Sand Mountain, Steamboat Lake! $449,000. Joyce Hartless 970-291-9289. Colorado Group Realty.

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Recently opened position for Hair Stylist. One chair now available. Downtown Salon. (970) 846-3030

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STAGECOACH:Water, sewer taps paid. Lake view lot. No assessments. Phone and electric to the lot line. Soils test. $150,000. 970-638-4496 3 Old Town Lots in Steamboat Springs, Howelsen and Emerald mountains in your back yard. $300,000 970-826-0307 ** BREAKING NEWS * * AUCTION **HOME SITES** AUCTION 42 Individual Fully Developed Lots Bid in Person or Bid Online -5 minutes Steamboat/ Hayden Airport Affordable Adorable Village – CLEAN DEAL - CLEAR TITLES 20% of subdivision has been sold from $75k to $95k You name the price! Come prepared to bid. 2 Families now live in their new homes, you can too! ***FINANCING AVAILABLE*** First National Bank of the Rockies of Hayden or SS Auction Time & Location - Sun Oct 18th-1:30 The Hayden Community Center 302 S. Shelton Lane. Corner of Hwy 40 & Shelton Lane Just 1 mile North of property Lockhart Auction & Realty LLC of Steamboat. Bart Lockhart Auctions ….Associate. Cookie@LockhartAuction.com 1-800-850-3303 or Cookies Cell 303-710-9999 INFO: www.LockhartAuction.com

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

Child Care /Nanny available. Steamboat mother with experience in daycare settings. Mon. through Fri. Call 970-631-7101

Successful law firm seeking experienced legal secretary /paralegal. Excellent compensation and benefits. Send /fax resume to sherman@steamboatlawfirm.com 970-879-8162

EXPERIENCE PLUMBERS NEEDED, Top pay. 970-879-3721. Cross 7 is accepting applications for experienced operator /CDL Driver. Health benefits are available. Call 970-846-4781 or email resume to cross7@resortbroadband.com PT handyman needed for general labor including property maintenance, landscape, light plumbing and electrical. Flexible hours. Pay DOE. Call 970-879-9133.

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

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40 HOUR WEEK, M-F, benefited position. Altering weekends OC. Successful candidate will be self-starter with strong leadership, training, organizational and management skills. Experience must encompass electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, appliance repair, irrigation systems maintenance, pool maintenance, locksmith, and small engine repair. Excellent wages DOE, EOE, Background check. Mail resume with references to: Supervisor Position, PO BOX 1723 Hayden, CO 81639.

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

Local family needs home HEALTH worker 2-4 days per week. Flexible daytime hours. Must be willing to work around smoker. 970-846-2324 days

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Expansive Ski Area Views Offered at $595,000 #125398 Fantastic price for premier lot with jaw-dropping views of the Steamboat Ski Area and Flat Tops. Upscale neighborhood, expansive views and a flat building site with aspens and scrub oak. Build your luxury dream home on this perfect and private .68 acre lot. Best lot on the market at this price. Call Colleen de Jong at 970-846-5569 Colleen@PruSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

Holy Name Preschool is looking for a warm, enthusiastic teacher assistant to join our dedicated team. Please call 879-8228

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CITY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR $20 /hr. DOQ FT year-around with great benefits. Performs street repairs, snow removal, plowing, sanding, and sweeping, using medium to heavy equipment and trucks. CDL and drug test required. Submit to City of Steamboat Springs, (Equip. Operator) to POB 775088, 137 10th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477. Apply by September 25, 2009. Application and information at: www.steamboatsprings.net EOE

PCM is looking for dependable CNA’s to provide in-home care in Steamboat. Varied day and night shifts and part time shifts are available. Call 1-866-776-0127 x302 or apply online at www.procasemanagement.com.

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

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STEAMBOAT:House and Horse property for rent. 35 acres with pond, 3BD, 2BA, 3 car garage. 8 miles west of town on RCR44B. $1,900 monthly. 1st, Last, Deposit. 970-819-6358

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Immediate PT Openings. Truck Drivers, Infantrymen & Mechanics; Paid, Training, Full Benefits, Colorado Army National Guard. Sgt. Holloway 970-986-9206

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Radio Shack is looking for a sales person experienced with Electronics and Car Audio. Apply at 106 West Victory Way.

Community Service Officer. City of Craig. $20.44 /hr. - $26.13 /hr. FT with excellent benes. Responsible for enforcement of all laws involving animals within the jurisdiction. Enforces parking/ code enforcement ordinances. H.S. /GED. Valid Colo. driver’s license. Excellent oral/written communication skills. Complete job description packet available at Craig City Hall 300 W 4th St. or from www.ci.craig.co.us. 826-2010. Deadline: Sept. 25th. EOE/AA/ADA

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Wants to buy home in Steamboat in exchange for beautiful five acre lot near town and /or Condo on mountain. 303-868-7908

Tell employers why they are missing out! Publish your skill set or service for hire in The Steamboat Pilot & Today! 970-871-4227 classifieds@steamboatpilot.com

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Three wooded lots in Stagecoach. .66 Acres for $18,000 or 2.03 Acres for $49,900. Joyce Hartless 970-291-9289. Colorado Group Realty.

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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.

Successful law firm seeking experienced legal secretary /paralegal. Excellent compensation and benefits. Send or fax resume to sherman@steamboatlawfirm.com 970-879-8162

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

Excellent career opportunity in stable industry. Insurance CSR needed at growing, friendly and fun agency in Craig. Successful applicant will be quick to learn multiple computer applications, have excellent client service and sales abilities. Must be a genuinely kind, caring individual who believes life is more important than earning a living. We believe families are first. Hourly rate plus 100% sales commissions. Earn as much as you want. Great office flexibility. Applicants without license will be considered, but must complete process within first 2 months of employment. Come by 18 West Victory Way for application. Resumes accepted, but not necessary.

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Police Officer The Town of Oak Creek, CO, approx. 950 pop., is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Applications and resumes accepted thru close of business October 5, 2009. Please submit to Town of Oak Creek, P.O. Box 128, Oak Creek, CO. 80467. The position will perform patrol, investigative, service and enforcement of municipal, state and federal laws. Great benefit package; salary range $55,000.00 to $ 58,000.00 DOQ. Call Karen Halterman, Town Clerk, (970) 736-2422 for additional information.

�� Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp is currently seeking enthusiastic, guest service oriented employees to join our team for the upcoming 2009 - 2010 winter season! We are interviewing for a variety of opportunities including: On Mountain Cooks - Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Cafeteria Cooks, Ticket Sales Staff, Ski School Instructors, Office Custodian, Snow Removal, Reservations Sales Agent, Marketing Executive Assistant (year-round) ....…..and more! See our full list of openings and apply at www.steamboat.com/jobs Excellent benefit package, including Rocky Mountain Ultimate pass, free skiing & riding at several other Colorado resorts, F&B and retail discounts and more. For more information call 970-871-5132. EOE /M /F Some positions may require a background check.

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Juvenile Diversion Officer-Steamboat DA’s Office. Juvenile services exp. preferred. Duties: supervise juveniles & clerical duties. Computer skills a must. Full time with benefits. Send resumes to Box 129, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 or fax to 970 870-5201 by September 25, 2009.

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Authorities have closed 10 unregistered drug rehabilitation centers in Ciudad Juarez and say they are going after others they fear may serve as cover or recruiting grounds for drug trafficking gangs in the violence-plagued city across from El Paso, Texas. Gunmen have slaughtered 28 people this month at two rehab centers in Ciudad Juarez in separate attacks that investigators blame on a bloody struggle between rival drug gangs. Sergio Belmonte, the spokesman for the Ciudad Juarez mayor’s office, said there is evidence

traffickers are recruiting members through unregulated rehab centers. “There are unregistered centers that (traffickers) set up themselves, they are recruitment centers because their most faithful soldiers are the addicts,” Belmonte said. “They give them drugs, draw them together and recruit them.” Chihuahua state Gov. Jose Reyes Baeza said that while there are legitimate rehab centers, “there are others that have taken advantage of the situation to provide cover, while really doing other things.” Reyes Baeza said irregularities have been discovered in at least 12 other centers, includ-

ing a lack of permits, and he pledged “we are going to close” them. Chihuahua state authorities said records showed the center attacked Tuesday, Anexo de Vida, had not been registered with the government and may have been operating clandestinely. Ten other centers in Ciudad Juarez have been closed for operating illegally, though police would not say whether they may have been run by gangs. Most of those closures occurred after a Sept. 2 attack that killed 18 people at a drug rehab center, which was not among those closed for being unregistered.

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expected to be the centerpiece of a grandiose parade through Beijing on Oct. 1 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic. Earlier this week, U.S. National Intelligence Director Dennis Blair released the 2009 National Intelligence Strategy, which raised U.S. concerns about China’s aggressive pursuit of natural resources around the world and its work to modernize its military. Hu Changming, a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, said “the U.S. should respect China’s national defense policy and take measures to correct the wrong comments,” according to the official Xinhua News Agency. Hu called the U.S. comments “totally groundless and irresponsible,” according to Xinhua.

Canadian Parliament will consider a bill introduced Thursday that would allow American and other war resisters to stay in Canada. The bill, introduced by the Liberal Party’s Gerard Kennedy, would allow other countries’ military deserters to stay in Canada if their refusal to serve is based on sincere moral, political or religious objections. Parliament already has voted twice to support war resisters, but those were non-binding motions. Kennedy’s bill would be binding because it would amend the Immigration and Refugee

Protection Act. Most war resisters in Canada are U.S. military personnel who have refused to participate in the Iraq War on the grounds that it’s illegal and immoral. There are thought to be about 200 American military deserters who have come to Canada to avoid service in Iraq. Canadian immigration officials and the courts have rejected efforts to grant them refugee status, and several face deportation. At least two already have been deported to the U.S. During the war in Vietnam, thousands of American fled to Canada to avoid the draft. Many were given permanent residence status that eventually resulted in citizenship.