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Stopping shoplifting Police to offer tips, ideas to secure inventory at seminars today Page 5

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Chuy Rivera, on the roof, and Jonathan Rivera clean up a lodgepole pine that was blown over by strong winds Wednesday afternoon in Steamboat Springs. The tree, which was growing in the front yard of Nathan and Summer Walker, clipped their home before landing on the home of the family’s neighbor. Nobody was hurt, but both homes were damaged. For more about Wednesday’s high winds and weather conditions, see page 6.

Confusion continues

Longtime residents among those Routt County voters missing ballots Brandon Gee

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■ Index Briefs . . . . . . . . . 10 Classifieds . . . . . 31 Colorado . . . . . . 22 Comics . . . . . . . 29 Crossword . . . . . 29 Happenings . . . . . 7

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Undeliverable Routt County ballots don’t just belong to transient and inactive voters.

Some of the area’s active, longtime residents — including one candidate for the Steamboat Springs City Council — also have experienced trouble getting their hands on a ballot

■ lotto Horoscope . . . . . 30 Nation . . . . . . . . 23 Scoreboard . . . . 28 Sports . . . . . . . . 25 ViewPoints . . . . . 8 World . . . . . . . . . 39

Wednesday night’s Powerball numbers: 3-11-26-46-51 23 Lotto numbers: 5-9-15-33-36-40 Cash 5 numbers: 3-10-15-20-22

with their name on it.

This year’s election, for the first time in Routt County, is being conducted exclusively with mail ballots. The new process, combined with the usual confusion surrounding the lack of home mail delivery in Steamboat Springs, has caused some misunderstandings and concern in the community.

While many of the 1,644 ballots that have been returned

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to the county as undeliverable have been chalked up to outof-date addresses, that doesn’t explain what happened to ballots belonging to people like Pete and Barbie Wither. The couple’s address hasn’t changed in 40 years, Barbie Wither said Wednesday, but they still didn’t receive ballots.

“It’s very weird,” she said.

“They didn’t give any reason, and we don’t know why.”

The couple went to county offices in person this week to request ballots, which they completed and turned in on the spot. Barbie Wither said she is worried some others might not go to the trouble.

“Probably if you didn’t care, you wouldn’t do anything,” she said. “But we do care. We wanted to vote.”

See Election, page 18

■ There’s more online For around-the-clock updates, breaking local news and sports scores, videos, photos and an interactive community forum, visit www.steamboatpilot.com.

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Halloween events start today Family-friendly holiday happenings continue through Saturday Margaret Hair

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A chilly weather forecast and downtown road construction are no match for Steamboat’s love of costumes and candy.

After almost 30 years of tradition, the Downtown Halloween Stroll invites children of all ages to trick-or-treat at Lincoln Avenue businesses from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday.

Most Lincoln Avenue businesses will hand out candy or other treats to a crowd that typically numbers in the thousands, Mainstreet Steamboat Springs Manager Tracy Barnett said.

“It’s about as community as you can get; everybody comes out,” Barnett said. In addition to the trick-or-treating, several organizations will have booths and displays set up. Local law enforcement will be represented, community groups will hand

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The David family, of Steamboat Springs, from right, Danny, Max, Robin and Preston, participate in the 2008 Downtown Halloween Stroll.The event is one of several family-friendly activities for the holiday.

out hot chocolate and cider, and the Steamboat Christian Center will bring its campaign to collect 2,000 pounds of food for the LIFT-UP Food Bank.

Main Street businesses sponsor the free event, with some keeping their doors open after See Halloween, page 16

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Stacy Huffman can tell you all you want to know about setting up and programming flatscreen televisions.

As director of owner relations at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel, Huffman helps the Grand’s more than 850 owners — including partial-ownership timeshares — reserve their condominium, garner revenue from rentals, check availability and more. Huffman said the job brings about 30 phone calls and 50 e-mails a day, all related to the Grand’s 182 condos managed by the Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp.

Huffman’s job also can bring unexpected projects. Mike Lomas, vice president and general manager of the Steamboat Grand, said that within the last

year, the hotel replaced all 500 of its TV sets with flat-screen, high-definition models. Lomas said Huffman jumped on board and helped program all 500 new TVs, made sure each unit had the right size TV, helped the maintenance department determine where each TV should be mounted, and more.

“She became my television expert,” Lomas said. “That’s just a small example of the projects she takes on in addition to her normal workload.”

Lomas said the extra effort was not surprising.

“The one thing about Stacy is she is always looking for ways to improve the hotel and pitch in on any projects,” he said. “She is just a very talented young businesswoman.”

During the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Asso­ ciation’s 102nd annual meeting and luncheon, from 11:30 a.m.

to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Ghost Ranch Saloon, Huffman will be presented the inaugural Young Professional of the Year award.

The award is affiliated with the Young Professionals Network, which formed in late April and has more than 100 members.

Huffman has been a member since the network’s inception and recently was selected to serve as vice chairwoman of its board.

Huffman, 27, said she joined the network to meet other young professionals and also appreciates its opportunities for professional growth.

“It’s a way to grow and get to know other organizations in Steamboat and to see what other professions are out there,” she said.

But Huffman isn’t planning to leave the Grand anytime

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The Northwest Colorado Board of Cooperative Edu­ca­ tional Ser­vices board approved two measures Wednesday night that will assist with its financial quandary.

Board members unani­ mously approved BOCES’ use of $273,000 of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for special education, pending state approval. And it unanimously approved nearly $240,000 in immediate cost-sav­ ing measures.

BOCES also presented a revised 2009-10 budget and reduced assessments for servic­ es this year. The districts were also told that when they pay this year’s assessments, BOCES will cut them checks for the $777,000 in federal title program funding it owes them.

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That created a problem for districts, which already had set their budgets — pending final approval in January — based on assessments presented in May for this year’s services.

BOCES is a cooperative agency that provides statemandated special education services to six school districts in Northwest Colorado. It also provides other services, such as preschool and the Yampa Valley School, the alternative school for Steamboat Springs, Hayden and South Routt.

The stimulus funds for spe­ cial education would be used to help make up for last year’s overspending. Steamboat, Hay­ den and South Routt will pay

the balance for their use of the BOCES day treatment pro­ gram. The Routt County dis­ tricts’ making up the balance also was approved Wednesday night, by a 4-2 vote. Steamboat and South Routt representatives voted against the measure.

BOCES Executive Director Jane Toothaker said the Col­ orado Department of Edu­ cation has not approved stim­ ulus funding to make up for last year’s overspending. Those stimulus funds originally were intended to help BOCES exceed “maintenance of effort,” a fed­ eral requirement stipulating that programs and services for chil­ dren with disabilities remain at or exceed those provided during the previous year.

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The assault was first reported to police at about 1 a.m. Oct. 21.

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“It was a sexual assault that occurred outside to a female that was walking home and it’s under investigation,” Capt. Joel Rae said Wednesday. “We’re really not releasing any other details at this time so we don’t

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The incident is thought to have occurred near the intersec­ tion of 11th and Oak streets.

Police have not released any other details, including physi­ cal descriptions of the suspected assailant or assailants, or the nature of the assault.

Two other sexual assaults were reported in previous weeks in Steamboat, but Rae said there is no indication the assaults are related.

Nonetheless, Rae reminded people to travel in groups of two or more, particularly at night.

“It’s always best to travel in groups of people and, not to

indicate that this was any type of roofies incident or rohypnol incident, but don’t take drinks from strangers,” he said. “Stay together with the people you know when you’re out and about.”

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network provides the following advice to help women reduce their risk of being vic­ tims of sexual assault: ■ Be aware of your sur­ roundings. Knowing where you are and who is around you may help you to find a way to get out of a bad situation.

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Jan Lomas is beyond frustrated with the amount of shoplifting in her store.

After a summer that she said included a “ridiculous amount of theft” from her Artisans Market on Lincoln Avenue in downtown Steamboat Springs, Lomas finds herself caught between feelings of anger and hopelessness.

“The last couple of years when the economy has gone down, it has gotten way out of hand,” she said Wednesday, adding that stolen items can cost her as much as $6,000 a year. “At times it’s made me

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want to get out of retail completely and close the store.”

Steve Kennedy, owner of The Homesteader at 817 Lincoln Ave., said several costly items were stolen from his gourmet kitchenware store during Labor Day weekend.

“We had $1,000 worth of theft, with an expensive espresso maker and some copper-core pans,” he said, noting that the items were taken out the store’s back door, which he now locks.

“One thousand dollars in a

weekend is a lot of money.”

Detective Jerry Stabile, of the Steamboat Springs Police Department, said the number of reported shoplifting cases is slowly rising in the city, from 22 in 2007 to 32 in 2008 and 31 so far this year, with the holidays See Shoplifting, back page

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Fierce winds at the base of the ski area boosted street signs off their standards Wednesday morning.

crew to remove the tree. Ward said that was the sixth tree incident the crews had responded to that day.

The tree in the Walkers’ yard tipped over with a large chunk of root system intact, but Ward said the high wind snapped the other trees. All of the trees Ward had seen were healthy and not apparently damaged by bark beetles or old age, he said.

Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue was called to the report of the tree on Missouri Avenue, but otherwise emergency responders did not have any calls related to the weather as of Wednesday afternoon.

Steamboat Springs police Sgt. Dale Coyner said there were several street signs knocked down and a few trees in the road Wednesday morning.

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“The only thing we really had this morning was a number of intrusion alarms caused by high wind,” he said. As the wind rattled doors, especially near Mount Werner, several alarms sounded.

When officers responded, they found the doors closed and locked.

The wind is strongest in the mountains because the weather system is creating strong downhill flows, said Bryon Lawrence, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Grand Junction.

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High winds blowing through the Yampa Valley toppled at least a half-dozen trees, including one 60-foot tree in Old Town, as a slow-moving storm sent gusts of wind over the mountains.

Despite the windy conditions, police and fire crews said no wrecks were attributed to the weather as of late Wednesday afternoon.

The tree, in the 100 block of Missouri Avenue, was pushed over by high wind at about 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, homeowner Nathan Walker said.

Walker said his wife, Summer, drove into the driveway behind the house when the lodgepole pine tipped over in the front of the house, hitting the corner of the Walkers’ house and landing on neighbor Joanne “Doc” Lasko’s home.

There was no internal damage to either house.

Forecasters said winds as fast as 70 miles per hour, with gusts possibly up to 100 miles per hour, were reported northwest of Steamboat Springs early Wednesday. At 11:15 a.m., the wind on Mount Werner was blowing between 25 and 30 miles per hour, with gusts up to 40 miles per hour. The winds are expected to continue through this morning as the storm moves east.

Chris Ward, owner of Arbor Barber tree-cutting service, was at the Walkers’ house with a

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HAPPENINGS TODAY

Memorial services

■ Prayer for our Schools is at 7:11 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church.

Call 871-6000.

Ryan Stewart Allen, 16, passed away Monday. A public viewing will be 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Yampa Valley Funeral Home.

A memorial service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Steamboat Christian Center, 821 Dougherty Road. A life celebration will follow at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. All are welcome.

■ Mainstreet Steamboat Springs hosts free workshops about preventing shoplifting at 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Centennial Hall.

Steamboat police Detective Jerry Stabile will present. RSVP to Tracy at 846-1800.

■ A nondenominational community Bible study is from 9 to 11 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 755 Concordia Lane. A children’s program also is provided. For details or to enroll, call Lori at 870-3455.

■ The Newborn Network hosts a crawler and toddler get-together at 10 a.m. at the Steamboat Christian Center on Dougherty Road. The discussion focuses on creating traditions. Call 879-0977.

■ Epilogue Book Co. hosts children’s story-time with Maribeth at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.

■ Preschool story-time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Hayden Library. Children, parents and caregivers are welcome.

The event includes stories, puppets, arts and crafts and a snack. Call Karen at the library, 276-3777.

■ Advocates Building Peaceful Communities hosts a free women’s support group at noon at the Advocates office. Call 879-2034.

■ The Steamboat Springs Writers Group meets from noon to 2 p.m. at the Depot Art Center on 13th Street.

All writers, beginners and published, are welcome. Call Susan at 879-8138 or visit www.steamboatwriters.com.

■ Meditative Lunch Break, with centering prayer, is from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Steamboat Springs. Call Pastor Matt Krier at 879-1290. All are welcome.

■ Yampa Valley Medical Center’s new digital mammography suite and equipment will be on display from 3 to 6 p.m. at an open house sponsored by the YVMC Auxiliary. Join volunteers and the mammography team for refreshments and a prize drawing.

■ Yampa Valley Medical Center is offering a full day CPR Class for health care providers from 3:30 to 9 p.m. for $30. Call 871-2500 to register.

Elizabeth “Lisa” Wilderman, of Steamboat Springs, died Oct. 3 after a battle with cancer. A memorial service and celebration of life is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday at the United Methodist Church of Steamboat Springs.

■ A free community dinner is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at Ninth and Oak streets.

■ The Tread of Pioneers presents “Ghost Stories from Historic Colorado: A Reading of Ghost Stories from Steamboat Springs and Beyond...” at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the museum, 800 Oak St. The event is free and includes a haunted museum tour, riddles for children and refreshments. Space is limited. RSVP to 879-2214.

■ The Colorado Mountain College Residence Hall Association is hosting its annual “Enchanted Castle” Trickor-Treat carnival for children from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hill Hall on the CMC campus. Elementary students and younger are invited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a nonperishable food item.

■ Steamboat Springs Youth Hockey holds a special board meeting at 6 p.m. at Howelsen Ice Arena’s back meeting room, including a brief discussion and vote regarding the double-rostering of two players. Call Erik Blasé at 970-871-0063.

■ Soroco High School presents the first seminar in a series, entitled “Career Exploration and the Labor Market.” Meet at the Soroco School District Office from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The seminar is free and open to all students and parents of Soroco High School. Dinner is included. RSVP to 736-2531, ext. 4005.

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FRIDAY ■ Halloween preschool arts and craft sessions for ages 2 to 5 are from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Steamboat Arts & Crafts Gym. The cost is $10 for materials; a caregiver must be present. Call 870-0384 to reserve your space.

■ The 102nd annual meeting and Navigator Awards is at 11:30 a.m. at Ghost Ranch Saloon. The cost is $25 per person and includes lunch. RSVP to the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association at RSVP@steamboatchamber.com or 875-7000.

■ Bust of Steamboat is from 5 to 8 p.m. at Three Peaks Grill. The annual fundraiser features bras and bustrelated artwork to raise money for breast cancer awareness and to help uninsured and under-insured women who need exams or treatment.

Tickets are $30 and will be available at All That Jazz and Epilogue Book Co. Call Deb at 846-4554.

■ The Bud Werner Memorial Library invites adults and children older than 8 to listen to bone-chilling tales in the dark of Library Hall at 6 p.m. The free program will feature local members of Spellbinders, a volunteer storytelling organization. Call 879-0240 or go to www.steamboatlibrary.org.

■ “Screamboat Chamber of Horror” haunted house is open from 6 to 10 p.m. at Monson Hall on the Colorado Mountain College campus, 1370 Bob Adams Drive. Tickets are $5. The haunted house is open from 6 to 10 p.m. today and Saturday.

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Changing the world Bob Herbert

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One of the most cherished items in my possession is a postcard that was sent from Mississippi to the Upper West Side of Manhattan in June 1964.

“Dear Mom and Dad,” it says, “I have arrived safely in Meridian, Mississippi.

This is a wonderful town and the weather is fine. I wish you were here. The people in this city are wonderful and our reception was very good. All Herbert my love, Andy.”

That was the last word sent to his family by Andrew Goodman, a 20-year-old college student who was murdered by the Ku Klux Klan, along with fellow civil rights workers Michael Schwerner and James Chaney, on his first full day in Mississippi — June 21, the same date as the postmark on the

card. The goal of the three young men had been to help register black people to vote.

The postcard was given to me by Andrew’s brother, David, who has become a good friend.

Andrew and that postcard came to mind during the weekend as I was thinking about the sense of helplessness so many ordinary Americans have been feeling as the nation is confronted with one enormous, seemingly intractable problem after another. The helplessness is beginning to border on paralysis. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, nearly a decade long, are going badly, and there is no endgame in sight.

Monday morning’s coffee was accompanied by stories about suicide bombings in the heart of Baghdad that killed at least 150 people and wounded more than 500, and helicopter crashes in Afghanistan that killed 14 Americans.

Here at home, the terrible toll from

the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression continues, with no end to the joblessness in sight and no comprehensible plans for fashioning a healthy economy for the years ahead.

The government’s finances resemble a Ponzi scheme. If you want to see the epidemic that really is clobbering American families, look past the H1N1 virus to the home foreclosure crisis.

The Times ran a Page A1 article Monday that said layoffs, foreclosures and other problems associated with the recession had resulted in big increases in the number of runaway children, many of whom were living in dangerous conditions in the streets.

Americans have tended to watch with a remarkable (I think frightening) degree of passivity as crises of all sorts have gripped the country and sent millions of lives into tailspins. Where people once might have deluged their See Herbert, page 9

Don’t build up Thomas L. Friedman The New York Times

It is crunch time on Afghanistan, so here’s my vote: We need to be thinking about how to reduce our footprint and our goals there in a responsible way, not dig in deeper. We simply do not have the Afghan partners, the NATO allies, the domestic support, the financial resources or the national interests to justify an enlarged and prolonged nation-building effort in Afghanistan.

Friedman I base this conclusion on three principles. First, when I think back on all the moments of progress in that part of the world — all the times when a key player in the Middle East actually did something that put a smile on my face — all of them have one thing in common: America

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America helped build out what they started, but the breakthrough didn’t start with us. We can fan the flames, but the parties themselves have to light the fires of moderation. And whenever we try to do it for them, whenever we want it more than they do, we fail and they languish.

The Camp David peace treaty was not initiated by Jimmy Carter. Rather, the Egyptian president, Anwar Sadat, went to Jerusalem in 1977 after Israel’s Moshe Dayan held secret talks in Morocco with Sadat aide Hassan Tuhami. Both countries decided that they wanted a separate peace — outside of the Geneva comprehensive framework pushed by Carter.

The Oslo peace accords started in Oslo — in secret 1992-93 talks between the PLO representative, Ahmed Qurei, and Israeli professor Yair Hirschfeld.

Israelis and Palestinians alone ham-

mered out a broad deal and unveiled it to the Americans in the summer of 1993, much to Washington’s surprise.

The U.S. surge in Iraq was militarily successful because it was preceded by an Iraqi uprising sparked by a Sunni tribal leader, Sheik Abdul Sattar Abu Risha, who, using his own forces, set out to evict the pro-al-Qaida thugs who had taken over Sunni towns and were imposing a fundamentalist lifestyle. The U.S. surge gave that movement vital assistance to grow. But the spark was lit by the Iraqis.

The Cedar Revolution in Lebanon, the Israeli withdrawals from Gaza and Lebanon, the Green Revolution in Iran and the Pakistani decision to finally fight their own Taliban in Waziristan — because those Taliban were threatening the Pakistani middle class — were all examples of moderate, silent majorities See Friedman, page 9 Bruce Tinsley

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Time to stop subsidizing their nonsense Friedman continued from 8 acting on their own.

The message: “People do not change when we tell them they should,” said Michael Mandelbaum, a Johns Hopkins University foreign policy expert. “They change when they tell themselves they must.”

And when the moderate silent majorities take ownership of their own futures, we win. When they won’t, when we want them to compromise more than they do, we lose.

The locals sense they have us over a barrel, so they exploit our naïve good will and presence to loot their countries and to defeat their internal foes.

That’s how I see Afghanistan today. I see no moderate spark.

I see our secretary of state pleading with President Hamid Karzai to redo an election that he blatantly stole. I also see us begging Israelis to stop building more crazy settlements or Palestinians to come to negotiations. It is time to stop subsidizing their nonsense. Let them all start paying retail for their

extremism, not wholesale. Then you’ll see movement.

What if we shrink our presence in Afghanistan? Won’t al-Qaida return, the Taliban be energized and Pakistan collapse? Maybe. Maybe not. This gets to my second principle: In the Middle East, all politics — everything that matters — happens the morning after the morning after. Be patient. Yes, the morning after we shrink down in Afghanistan, the Taliban will celebrate, Pakistan will quake and bin Laden will issue an exultant video.

And the morning after the morning after, the Taliban factions will start fighting each other, the Pakistani army will have to destroy their Taliban, or be destroyed by them, Afghanistan’s warlords will carve up the country, and, if bin Laden comes out of his cave, he’ll get zapped by a drone.

My last guiding principle: We are the world. A strong, healthy and self-confident America is what holds the world together and on a decent path. A weak America would

be a disaster for us and the world. China, Russia and al-Qaida all love the idea of America doing a long, slow bleed in Afghanistan. I don’t.

The U.S. military has given its assessment. It said that stabilizing Afghanistan and removing it as a threat requires rebuilding that whole country. Unfortunately, that is a 20-year project at best, and we can’t afford it. So our political leadership needs to insist on a strategy that will get the most security for less money and less presence. We simply don’t have the surplus we had when we started the war on terrorism after 9/11 — and we desperately need nationbuilding at home. We have to be smarter. Let’s finish Iraq, because a decent outcome there really could positively affect the whole Arab-Muslim world, and limit our exposure elsewhere.

Iraq matters.

Yes, shrinking down in Afghanistan will create new threats, but expanding there will, too. I’d rather deal with the new threats with a stronger America.

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The nation’s political leaders and their corporate puppet masters have fouled this nation up to a fare-thee-well. We will not be pulled from the morass without a big effort from an active citizenry, and that means a citizenry fired with a sense of mission and the belief that their actions, in concert with others, can make a profound difference.

It can start with just a few small steps. Parks helped transform a nation by refusing to budge from her seat.

Maybe you want to speak up publicly about an important issue, or host a house party, or perhaps arrange a meeting of soon-to-be dismissed employees, or parents at a troubled school.

It’s a risk, sure. But the need is great, and that’s how you change the world.

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elected representatives with complaints, joined unions, resisted mass firings, confronted their employers with serious demands, marched for social justice and created brand new civic organizations to fight for the things they believed in, the tendency now is to assume that there is little or nothing ordinary individuals can do about the conditions that plague them.

This is so wrong. It is the kind of thinking that would have stopped the civil rights movement in its tracks, that would have kept women in the kitchen or the steno pool, that would have prevented labor unions from forcing open the doors that led to the creation of a vast middle class.

This passivity and sense of helplessness most likely stem from the refusal of so many Americans during the past few

decades to acknowledge any sense of personal responsibility for the policies and choices that have led the country into such a dismal state of affairs, and to turn their backs on any real obligation to help others who were struggling.

Those chickens have come home to roost. Being an American has become a spectator sport. Most Americans watch the news the way you’d watch a ballgame, or a longrunning television series, believing that they have no more control in important real-life events than a viewer would have in a coach’s strategy or a script for “Law & Order.”

With that kind of attitude, Andrew Goodman never would have left the comfort of his family home in Manhattan. Rosa Parks would have gotten up and given her seat to a white person, and the Montgomery bus boycott never would have happened.

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Ryg said that alcohol was suspected to be a factor in the crash and that the county planned to arrange a toxicology screen.

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12:17 a.m. Deputies were called to a report of a driver who may have been drinking near the 29000 block of Routt County Road 27, near Oak Creek. A few minutes later, it was reported that the driver was home.

3:59 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a suspicious person in the first block of Anglers Drive where two drivers were upset with each other. An officer issued one driver a written warning and arrested a 25-year-old Steamboat man on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving with an open container of alcohol.

5:18 a.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a report of a fire alarm in the 1400 block of Athens Plaza.

6:36 a.m. Deputies were called to the 29000 block of C.R. 27, near Oak Creek, for possible drug paraphernalia.

10:04 a.m. Hayden Police Department officers were called to a report of a stolen

car on U.S. 40 in Hayden.

10:58 a.m. Police were called to a report of a shoplifter in the first block of Anglers Drive where a 16-year-old boy reportedly stole two bags of beef jerky from a convenience store. The boy’s mother reportedly brought him back to the store, and an officer issued him a “promise to appear,” a summons for juveniles.

10:58 a.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue were called to a request for an ambulance in Steamboat.

11:14 a.m. Deputies arrested a 33-yearold Craig man on a fugitive-of-justice warrant.

11:44 a.m. Police were called to a report of a vehicle complaint at Fish Creek Falls Road and Tamarack Drive where one driver accused another of tailgating and unsafe driving. An officer issued a written warning.

2:09 p.m. Police were called to a report of a cold hit-and-run at Soda Creek Elementary School.

2:29 p.m. Police received a report of a cold hit-and-run that happened in the 3100 block of Columbine Drive.

3:05 p.m. Deputies arrested a 40-yearold Golden woman on a fugitive-of-justice warrant.

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5:10 p.m. Police were called to an intrusion alarm at a bank in the 1900 block of Pine Grove Road. Everything was fine.

5:39 p.m. Police were called to a report of a 50-year-old man missing. The man reportedly did not go to work for about a week, and a neighbor was concerned. No more information was available.

5:59 p.m. Police and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue were called to a request for an ambulance in Steamboat.

7:02 p.m. Police were called to a report of a panic alarm in the 1800 block of Elk River Plaza. Officers found the building was secure, and everything was fine.

7:29 p.m. Deputies were called to a report of a one-car, noninjury rollover crash near mile marker 49 on Colorado Highway 131, near Phippsburg.

8:42 p.m. Deputies were called to a noise complaint near Milner.

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really six steel ropes in one. The haul rope comprises six strands of 37 wires wound in a tight spiral around a plastic core.

If a person visualized the peaks and valleys created by the six strands twisted around the core, and the width of the valleys, that pattern comprises the lay of the rope, Allen said.

In consultation with an independent gondola-rope expert in Zurich and a Boulder engineer who worked on the design of the Steamboat gondola, it was concluded that the difference between the lay of the 2007 rope and the original rope accounted for the undesirable vibration.

“The rope isn’t a cylinder, so there’s some vibration,” Allen said.

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added. The Colorado Tramway Passenger Safety Board has been kept apprised of the situation but has not inspected the rope that was installed in 2007, he said.

After two years of consultation with independent experts and negotiations with the manufacturer, Allen said, it has been determined that a subtle variation in the shape of the 2007 braided steel rope contributed to the vibration problems.

“We didn’t see rapid sheave liner wear, but long term, you could expect it would add to fatigue,” Allen said. “We need to take care of this wonderful lift.”

The term sheave (pronounced ‘shiv’) refers to pairs of wheels on the gondola towers that the haul rope and gondola cars travel over.

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Steamboat Ski Area executive Doug Allen was hoping for an end to the winds that battered the base of Mount Werner on Wednesday so crews could get back to the chore of making the Steamboat gondola ready for opening day Nov. 25.

For the second time in two years, contractors are hustling to install a new 60-ton gondola haul rope at the ski area.

“They just finished splicing it,” Allen said. “It arrived in Galveston (from Switzerland) on Oct. 4 and here on Oct. 15.

We’re waiting for the wind to stop” so the 3.4-mile cable can be strung from the final two towers and tensioned. Weather permitting, the work could be completed today.

Allen, vice president of mountain operations for Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp., did not expect to supervise installation of a new gondola rope for another 15 years or more. Crews at the ski area went through the process in November and December 2007 when they replaced the original rope after 20 years of service.

However, Allen said, problems with the new rope were apparent from the beginning.

“We’ve had vibration issues ever since it was replaced,” he said. “The passengers in the cabins would not notice these vibrations because they were not transmitted into the cabins but into the tower and terminal machinery. Besides, each cabin is equipped with a spring-dampened suspension that is designed to isolate the passenger from strand-induced vibrations.”

The vibrations were not creating safety issues, Allen

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When high school seniors sit down with their parents to fill out college application forms, it can be a daunting process, Soroco High School Principal Dennis Alt said.

Now, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the federal government, school counselors have created a program of mentoring, support and advice to help bridge the gap between leaving high school and embarking on a successful college career.

“The conversation started because we have been feeling that our students are not as prepared for that experience as we would like for them to be,” Soroco High School counselor Lisa Omori said. “They are either coming home early after their first year, or they’re not making it through their first year, or they’re not going at all.”

During the first in a series of seminars, Steamboat Workforce Center labor and employment specialist Jackie Mitchell will present a talk titled, “Career Exploration

and the Labor Market,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the South Routt School District office.

Mitchell said she will talk to students about how to choose the right career path and take advantage of Web sites that use career aptitude tests to show students what areas they may be interested in and what steps are needed to achieve their desired profession.

“We can type in ‘anesthesiologist’ and see what the pay will be and what the outlook will be like in 10 years,” she said, referring to the market demand for the job.

Omori said that a realistic forecast will help students plan for the types of degrees, certificates or skills they will need.

“That will be good for students to hear what’s hot and what’s not, and what to be looking toward in their future as they think about majors and where they’re headed,” she said.

The school will continue the program with a slate of speakers throughout the winter and a college visit trip Nov. 6 and 7. During that trip, students will travel to the University of Wyoming, Colorado State University in Fort Collins, the University of

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Alt said that having that support is critical, because parents may not have all the answers students need.

“Going through this on your own without any support is pretty difficult,” he said. “If (the parents) have gone to college, it was 20 years ago, and if they didn’t, it’s a pretty daunting task.”

The school also is working to create a mentorship program with Partners in Routt County, giving high school students an older mentor to help them through the college transition and into their first year at school.

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that invades the nervous sys­ tem, according to www.polio eradication.org. Initial symp­ toms include fever, fatigue, headache, vomiting, stiffness in the neck and pain in the limbs, but the disease also can cause paralysis.

Barounos said Interact is a junior Rotary group at the high school. With its strong ties to the Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs, Barounos said the school group is quick to help out with projects and initiatives.

“Rotary has done an awe­ some job eradicating polio around the world,” said junior Kayleigh Esswein, also a member of the Interact Club.

“They’ve made such a big dif­ ference, and being involved with eradicating polio is something you can be proud of.”

Rotary International laun­ ched its PolioPlus program in 1985.

Since then, Rotarians across the world have given more than $800 million to help eradicate

polio, including providing vac­ jar during lunch at the high cines to 2 billion children in school. They had their pinkies painted purple by Evans Hall more than 200 countries.

This year’s effort coincides and Interact Club members with more than $355 million in while hearing about where their money would go. grants from the Bill Junior Keegan “They’ve made such and Melinda Gates Burger was one of Foundation, which a big difference, and those students. have been donat­ being involved with “I don’t know ed in the past 18 eradicating polio is anybody per­ months to continue sonally who has something you can Rotary’s efforts to polio, but I’ve rid the world of be proud of.” heard stories,” he polio. said. “It’s some­ Other organiza­ Kayleigh Esswein thing that needs tions participating Steamboat Springs High help, and it’s a in the polio eradica­ School junior and member good cause.” of Interact Club tion effort include Sophomore the World Health Eian Stamp was Organization, U.S. one of the first Centers for Disease Control and to donate and have his pinkie Prevention and UNICEF. painted.

Evans Hall said region­ Stamp, who donated $2, said al Rotary clubs designated he was urged to do so by a Wednesday as “End Polio Now” friend. day and held events in their “Making donations is cool as communities to raise money. long as it’s going toward a good “It’s a major initiative this cause,” he said. “Plus, it’s always year with the Gates Foundation cool to have a purple pinkie,” to really make a final stab to end he said. this,” she said.

Several students dropped dol­ — To reach Jack Weinstein, call 871-4203 lar bills and loose change into a or e-mail jweinstein@steamboatpilot.com

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He said he did not yet want to schedule a new hearing, pending discussions with prosecutors.

Uhlmann said OrdunoAcuno would continue with a preliminary hearing scheduled for 9 a.m. Nov. 13.

If the judge determines that there is enough evidence to proceed to trial, a trial will be set in the 14th Judicial District Court.

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each gondola tower to absorb the energy that can cause vibration.

When functioning properly, Allen said, the pairs of sheaves alternate in an up-and-down motion to absorb the shock of passing gondola cars.

“The lay of the (2007) rope was such that it pushed the

sheaves down simultaneously,” Allen said. “All that energy was going right into the axle.”

Allen noted that to the untrained eye, the new gondola haul rope doesn’t appear that different from the 2007 rope. He was eagerly awaiting a change in the weather that would allow the success of the new rope to be confirmed.

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Fatzer AG, which also man­ ufactured multiple ropes for Intrawest’s new Peak 2 Peak gondola in Whistler Blackcomb, B.C., reached a settlement with Steamboat about the replace­ ment of the haul rope here, Allen said.

— To reach Tom Ross, call 871-4205 or e-mail tross@steamboatpilot.com

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Toothaker has positive outlook after BOCES meeting BOCES continued from 4 in the next week or two. If the stimulus funds are not approved to pay for the overspending, BOCES will use the districts’ payment for this year’s assessments to operate.

The Education Department also is reviewing BOCES’ financial information, and Toothaker is waiting to hear whether it makes any recommendations.

Not in financial positions to pay for the overspending or increased assessments, the district superintendents asked Toothaker to trim the assessments back to what they were when presented in May. Toothaker reduced the assessments partly by proposing to use more than $472,000 in stimulus funding this year.

Again, BOCES expects to find out in the next week or two whether those funds are available for that purpose.

Steamboat’s reduced assessment was nearly $100,000 more than what was presented in May. That increase resulted partly because Steamboat sent 13 more students this year to the Yampa Valley School.

Steamboat Superintendent Shalee Cunningham said because the district’s budget was drafted after the May assessment, the district had not prepared for that expense.

Cunningham added: “I feel relieved that we have solved a big problem for BOCES, and I’m ready to move forward.”

If BOCES is allowed to use the stimulus funding, the districts will be left with more than $154,000 in stimulus funding to use this year. Of that, about $45,000 would be available to Steamboat, and about $19,000 each to Hayden and South Routt. Half the funding is distributed equally to each district, and the remainder is doled out based on the proportion of each district’s student count.

The immediate cost-saving

measures — they’re not considered budget cuts because a 2009-10 budget hasn’t been approved — included reducing staff health insurance, scaling back mileage reimbursements, paying two staff members from stimulus funding and cutting contingencies.

After the regular meeting, board members convened for executive session to discuss a personnel issue relating to the BOCES administration. The board met briefly before asking each district superintendent to individually join them. The superintendents were each with

the board in executive session for a few minutes. The board didn’t take formal action after executive session.

“I feel good because I feel we have some direction to move forward,” Toothaker said. “Good decisions were made tonight.”

But Toothaker added that there’s still work to do.

The BOCES board will decide whether to approve the revised budget, whether to approve using the stimulus funds this year and could have some recommendations from the Education Department at its next meeting Nov. 12.

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■ Avoid putting music headphones in both ears so that you can be more aware of your surroundings, especially if you are walking alone.

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“It’s a really big expense for each of them. They do between $400 and $500 worth of candy each. … It’s a lot of candy and a lot kids,” she said.

Lincoln Avenue will be closed between Fifth and 11th streets from about 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday for the event. Representatives from Scott Contracting and the city of Steamboat Springs will be on hand near Seventh Street to discuss a box culvert being installed in the street and to keep pedestrians safe near the project, which includes a large hole in the road.

As of Wednesday after­ noon, the National Weather Service’s forecast for Saturday in Steamboat Springs was for partly sunny conditions during the day with a high tempera­ ture near 44 degrees Fahrenheit, and mostly cloudy conditions at night with a low near 24 degrees Fahrenheit.

Enchanted Castle is today Now in its 10th year, the “En­­ chanted Castle” at Colorado Mountain College’s Hill Hall offers a chance for younger chil­ dren to go trick-or-treating and play Halloween games indoors.

Presented by the CMC Residence Hall Association, the event from 6 to 8 p.m. today is recommended for children elementary age or younger, said Shawndra Winter, assistant coordinator for student life at CMC. About 35 RHA members and additional student vol­ unteers coordinate the event, which includes games, a cup­ cake walk, crafts and a “carni­ val atmosphere” in Hill Hall’s main lobby, Winter said.

Student residents sign up to participate in trick-or-treating and to put up spooky decora­

Family-friendly Halloween events ■ CMC Enchanted Castle: The CMC Residence Hall Association presents trick-or-treating and games for children elementary age and younger from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Hill Hall. Admission is free.

The RHA will collect cans of food at the door. Call 871-2013.

■ “Ghost Stories from Historic Colorado”: Tread of Pioneers Museum presents ghost stories from Steamboat and beyond at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. today at the museum, 800 Oak St. Event is free and includes haunted museum tour, riddles for children and refreshments.

Space limited. RSVP to 879-2214.

■ Scary stories with Spellbinders: The Bud Werner Memorial Library invites adults and children older than 8 to listen to bone-chilling tales in the dark of Library Hall at 6 p.m. Friday.

The free program features members of Spellbinders, a volunteer storytelling organization. Call 879-0240 or go to www.steamboatlibrary.org.

■ Screamboat Chamber of Horror: The CMC Sky Club presents its 11th annual haunted house from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Monson Hall. A parent or adult supervisor is recommended for children younger than 12. Admission is $5. Call 870-4537.

■ Kids’ carving event: Take a pumpkin to a free carving event from 1 to 4 p.m.

Saturday at the Steamboat Arts & Crafts Gym. Call 870-0384.

■ “The Haunted Library” reading: Local author and Steamboat Pilot & Today city editor Blythe Terrell will read from her children’s book, “The Haunted Library,” at 2 p.m. Saturday at Epilogue Book Co. The event is free and suitable for children fourth grade and older.

Spooky treats provided. Call 879-2665.

■ Festival O’ Pumpkins: The Steamboat Springs Arts Council hosts its second annual pumpkin decorating and carving contest. Take a decorated or carved pumpkin to the Routt County Courthouse lawn from 3:30 to 5:30

p.m. Saturday. Community voting is from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and contestants can pick up their pumpkins until 8 p.m.

Contest entry is free, and there will be prizes awarded in children’s and adult categories for scariest, funniest, most artistic and best in the ’Boat. Call 8799008.

■ Trick-or-treat in North Routt: The Clark Store has a sign-up sheet for North Routt residents to sign up as trickor-treat locations on Halloween night.

Any family wanting to trick-or-treat in the area can stop by the store at 54174 Routt County Road 129 to check the list.

Call 879-3849.

■ Downtown Halloween Stroll: Mainstreet Steamboat Springs presents its annual trick-or-treating event and Halloween festival from 5 to 7 p.m.

Saturday on Lincoln Avenue between Fifth and 11th streets. Admission is free. Call 846-1800. The Steamboat Springs Venture Crew will serve $5 dinners at the stroll with proceeds benefiting Venturing’s High Adventure and Leadership Program.

■ Haven Halloween party: The Haven Assisted Living Center throws a community Halloween party including games, costumes and treats from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Call 276-4484.

The Haven is at 300 S. Shelton Lane in Hayden.

■ Boys & Girls Club “Monster Mash”: Events include a dance party, costume contest, games and complimentary popcorn and beverages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. The Boys & Girls Club of Steamboat Springs is in the gym at Eighth and Aspen streets. Call 303-532-9274.

tions for a toned-down haunt­ ed house for school-age chil­ dren on the dorm’s third floor.

Dorm rooms included in trickor-treating are marked with a candy-corn-themed poster and inspected by RHA, Winter said.

The event is free, and par­ ticipating families are asked to bring a nonperishable food item as admission. RHA members will contribute some food items

to Thanksgiving care baskets distributed to area families through LIFT-UP. Remaining food will go to Routt County United Way’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner, an event that feeds many CMC students who can’t get home for the holi­ day, Winter said.

For a full listing of Halloween events in Routt County, including costume parties and live music at bars and restaurants, look in the Explore Steamboat weekend guide section of Friday’s Steamboat Today.

— To reach Margaret Hair, call 871-4204 or e-mail mhair@steamboatpilot.com

Weather service: Snow may continue to Friday Weather continued from 6 Lawrence said, and will slowly move east, moving out of the area by late morning. He said an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow could fall before the storm leaves today.

Higher elevations, including

Steamboat Ski Area, could get 8 to 12 inches from the storm, Lawrence said.

“The ski area should get a nice little helping of snow here,” he said.

Chains were required for commercial vehicles on Rabbit Ears Pass on Tuesday evening

but not Wednesday.

The National Weather Service also issued a hazardous weather outlook for Western Colorado, with predictions that some snow could continue into Friday.

— To reach Zach Fridell, call 871-4208 or e-mail zfridell@steamboatpilot.com

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Lomas: Huffman efficiently handling work of 2 people soon. Originally from Iowa, she came to Steamboat Springs in November 2005, after a Ski Corp. recruitment process for a job at the Grand’s front desk.

Huffman arrived with a mindset familiar to most Steamboat newcomers.

“At the time it was just a job,” Huffman said. “I really thought I was staying for one season.”

But she enjoyed the job and the location, and in March 2006, Huffman said, she was promoted to an assistant position in the owner relations department. She became director in February 2007.

“She’s had a fast track of pro-

motions here at the hotel. She’s a very efficient, hard-working young person,” Lomas said.

“We used to have two people work that department. She is so efficient, she is able to handle it herself.”

Chamber spokeswoman Molly Killien nominated Huffman for the young professional award. Killien said she works with Huffman frequently to set up lodging for visiting media and special event participants, and also through the Young Professionals Network where Huffman helps set up events with the Fresh Air Committee.

“She is super efficient, she returns e-mails faster than any-

one I know and is very organized,” Killien said. “I enjoy working with Stacy very much because I know the job will get done.”

While having her picture taken in the Grand’s owners’ lodge this week, Huffman seemed slightly embarrassed at the recognition. Killien said she expected that reaction.

“Stacy is so humble and such a behind-the-scenes person,” Killien said. “She was probably blushing and like, ‘Why am I here?’ when she’s been working so hard on all these events.

Someone of that caliber totally deserves the recognition.”

Huffman said October has been a busy month. She just

closed on a one-bedroom, market-rate condo at Walton Village for $171,500. She made a $15,000 down payment and pays $860 per month on the mortgage, finding a way to own a home in a community where affordable housing is a continuing subject of debate.

“I was able to save a lot of money while I was in college,” she said.

Long-term, Huffman said, she has no certain plans. In the next five to 10 years she hopes to continue her job at the Grand and, maybe, expand her personal life.

“Somewhere in there I hope to get married, have a family, all the other stuff,” she said.

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Reisman: Amount of misinformation out there is disheartening Steamboat attorney Reed Morris also didn’t receive a ballot. Morris said he moved three years ago to a neighborhood served by cluster mailboxes. The next time he went to vote, he updated his address at the polls and has had it verified every year since. Having not received a ballot in the mail for this year’s election, Morris checked his voter registration online and discovered that although his physical address had been updated, his old P.O. Box was still listed as his mailing address.

Morris said he visited the Elections Office at the Routt County Courthouse this week and got a ballot.

“I’m happy I’m going to be able to vote,” Morris said, “but I’m frustrated a little bit that that’s what it took.”

Routt County Clerk and Recorder Kay Weinland said there are several reasons a ballot may be returned as undeliverable, including post office errors.

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In cases like Morris’, Weinland said only physical addresses are verified at the polls and that voters must fill out a form and sign their name to update their mailing address. Ballots cannot be automatically forwarded to a new address for security reasons.

Regardless of individual circumstances, Weinland said the bottom line is that “if (voters) haven’t gotten their ballot, they need to be calling us.”

With 2,109 ballots completed, returned and certified through Tuesday, voter turnout stands at less than 16 percent.

In the last odd-year election in 2007, more than 6,000 people voted in Routt County, and voter turnout was 57 percent.

The average age of voters who have returned ballots so far this year is 56.

In the city of Steamboat Springs, 1,236 voters had returned their ballots as of Tuesday. About 3,500 city residents voted in 2007. At 54, the average age of voters in the city so far this year is slightly younger than the county as a whole.

“My concern, especially as we embark on a new process, is we want to be sure that this process is conducive to all demographics of our community,” said Kenny Reisman, a candidate for the District 2 seat on the Steamboat Springs City Council.

Reisman said he is concerned with the low turnout and the fact that there are more votes

from older residents than younger ones. Reisman, 40, said he thinks his campaign message appeals to all age groups, but he also has specifically campaigned as a candidate focused on the interests of young families and businesspeople. Reisman’s opponent, Ken Solomon, is 62.

“It’s interesting and unfortunate that more people aren’t involved,” Solomon said Wednesday. “I think the process is somewhat confusing to people. … It’ll be interesting to see what happens in the next day or two. The clock is ticking.”

Solomon said he also did not receive a mail ballot. Like the Withers, his mailing address hasn’t changed in about 40 years. When he went to county offices to pick up the ballot that had been returned as undeliverable, he discovered that his mailing address was inadvertently changed when he updated his physical address three years ago.

Solomon said he is dismayed with the number of ballots that have been returned to the county and with the fact that many voters he has spoken to say their ballots are at home sitting on the desk.

“It only takes a few seconds.

There aren’t that many choices,” Solomon said. “Early voting in the past has shown people are capable of making a choice by this time.”

Reisman said he has spoken with voters who have many mis-

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■ There are five drop-off locations in Routt County for voters to submit their completed ballots: Routt County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Yampa Town Hall, Oak Creek Town Hall, Hayden Town Hall and the Clark Store.

■ All ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Nov. 3. Voters should not mail their ballots after today, but they can take them to any of the drop-off locations by 7 p.m. Nov. 3.

■ Voters will receive ballots specific to where they live. For example, South Routt residents won’t receive ballots because there are no contested school board races or city elections there.

■ Voters who have any questions about the mail-in ballot process should call the Elections Office at 870-5558.

■ Electronic voting is available for disabled voters or any voter who chooses to vote electronically, at the Elections Office on the third floor of the Routt County Courthouse.

races. There are no elections in South Routt County this fall, which accounts for some of the decrease in the number of votes cast countywide thus far.

About equal numbers of men (1,066) and women (1,043) have returned ballots so far. In terms of party affiliation, the 2,109 ballots returned through Tuesday came from 777 Republicans, 705 Democrats, 615 unaffiliated voters, eight Libertarians and four members of the Green Party.

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“The amount of misinformation out there is disheartening,” Reisman said.

Voters who have not received a ballot should call the Routt County Elections Office at 8705558. While it is too late to request that a ballot be mailed, voters can still receive one over the counter at the Elections Office. Completed ballots must be received, not postmarked, by 7 p.m. Tuesday. To ensure ballots arrive on time, they should not be sent through the mail after today, but can still be dropped off at the Routt County Elections Office on the third floor of the Routt County Courthouse or one of the other four drop-off locations throughout the county.

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The town receptionist position also was eliminated, and the public works department laid off a street maintenance worker, he said.

“Two other employees will work fewer than 40 hours per week in 2010,” Baker said.

In the past several months, town trustees and staff have been considering ways to manage the shortfall and still provide all necessary services.

“It was decided that matches for one of the town’s two retirement benefits will be eliminated in 2010, and every employee will take five furlough days next year,” Baker explained.

Combined, that will result in a 4 percent reduction in benefits and pay for all employees, not including the larger salary and benefit cut for his own position, Baker said.

A wage and hiring freeze that was imposed in mid-2008 when revenues began declining continued throughout this year.

Four positions already had been eliminated through attrition since that time, Baker said.

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A 25 percent drop in revenues this year forced the town of Carbondale to lay off four fulltime workers Monday, including a police officer position.

The town also will impose wage cuts across the board, and employees will have to take five furlough days next year, according to a town news release.

The layoffs were unavoidable, said Town Manager Tom Baker, who also will take a 15 percent cut in salary and benefits.

“We wanted to get all our ducks in a row before we made any decisions” regarding personnel cuts, Baker said. “But it needed to be done immediately.

“It is disappointing,” he said.

“We have been talking to everyone in Town Hall for the last few weeks, and we met with the entire staff (Tuesday) morning to let them know what the comprehensive approach would be moving forward.”

Ultimately, the drop in revenue is considered to be the

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Carbondale has seen a 25 percent decrease in revenues for 2009, including a more than 16 percent drop in sales tax revenues.

Town officials are projecting another 3 to 5 percent decrease in 2010.

“The town trustees believe the revenues they are seeing now are the new norm to work with for planning the future,” Baker said in the news release.

Town officials had hoped to put off any layoffs until the beginning of the year, but the latest numbers for this year required drastic decisions, he said.

In addition to the four fulltime positions, one part-time position also was eliminated.

“Remaining employees will have to take over extra duties due to the layoffs,” Baker said.

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Gov. Bill Ritter laid out his plan to cut another $286 million from the state budget Wednesday, including reductions in Medicaid provider rates and $145 million from higher education. The cuts come in addition to the $1.8 billion budget shortfall the state has already covered in the past year.

Ritter The cuts to higher education will be covered by federal funds this year, but the governor’s office warned those funds will not be available next year and that colleges and universities may be hard hit if new money is not found by then.

It was the second time this year Ritter has been forced to cut this year’s budget, which ends in June, and the governor’s office warned more cuts may lie ahead.

“We’re managing the state’s economy in the worst fiscal crisis since the Great Depression, and this isn’t a one-time hiccup or temporary blip. This is a massive correction. It is a new economic reality for all of us,” he told lawmakers on the Joint Budget Committee, which sets the state’s spending priorities.

On Tuesday, the governor ordered state employees to take four more unpaid furlough days, in addition to four furlough days that workers already are taking, in an effort to save money.

Ritter says the eight closure days will save about $27.2 million in the 2009-10 fiscal year that ends June 30.

The governor said he is working on a plan for next year that would require all state employees to take cuts after state workers complained that nearly half the state workers were protected because their jobs were deemed essential, but he refused to release details.

On Nov. 2 and Nov. 6, the governor will present his budget for the next fiscal year, and even deeper cuts are expected.

Todd Saliman, the governor’s budget director, said the cuts are needed because of higher-than-expected Medicaid caseload growth and previous cuts that Ritter backed away from, including $4.5 million he tried to cut for aid to the needy and disabled and $14 million of $19 million that the governor expected to cut by giving early parole to convicted felons.

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The grants are part of $3.4 billion in funding announced Tuesday by President Barack Obama to move toward a “smart grid.”

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The U.S. Treasury Depart­ ment also announced that the Platte River Power Authority will get $3.6 million for a hydropower project in Longmont.

Fort Collins will use the grant to install “smart meters” in every home in the city.

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Fort Collins applied for the grant with Loveland, Longmont and Fountain, with Fort Collins acting as the grant administrator, Mayor Doug Hutchinson said.

Pueblo will use its grant for 42,000 smart meters and infrastructure.

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An island in the Indian Ocean, vital to the U.S. military, disappears as the sea level rises. Rivers critical to India and Pakistan shrink, increasing military tensions in South Asia.

Drought, famine and disease forces population shifts and political turmoil in the Middle East.

U.S. defense and intelligence agencies, viewing these and other potential impacts of global warming, have concluded if they materialize it would become ever more likely global alliances will shift, the need to respond to massive relief efforts will increase and American forces will become entangled in

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It is a bleak picture of national security that backers of a climate bill in Congress hope will draw in reluctant Republicans who have denounced the bill as an energy tax and jobs killer because it would shift the country away from fossil fuels by limiting carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and industrial facilities.

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The Great Recession may be over, but the recovery is just beginning — and it’s doesn’t promise to be much easier.

Economists forecast the nation’s total output grew at an annual rate of 3.3 percent between July and September, after contracting for a record four straight quarters. That growth has been fueled by a huge influx of government cash, including a temporary tax credit for first-time homeowners and a $1.25 trillion Federal Reserve program to keep mortgage rates low.

Both efforts are likely to end by the summer, and the housing industry already is feeling it.

New home sales in September unexpectedly fell 3.6 percent, the first decline since March and a distinct sign of weakness in a market that had rebounded strongly during the summer.

Homebuilders are traditionally big employers, but the industry isn’t hiring yet because there’s a glut of homes on the market.

There were 251,000 new homes for sale at the end of September, or about 7.5 months’ supply at the current sales pace.

That’s about two months too much.

Although the unemployment rate fell slightly in most metro

areas in September, the trend was fueled by discouraged job seekers leaving the work force, according to government data released Wednesday. The rate declined in 223 of 380 metros, or almost 60 percent. The jobless rate increased in 123 areas and was unchanged in 34.

“The job market is not recovering at all yet,” said Jim Diffley, regional economist for IHS Global Insight. “We’re looking at another jobless recovery.”

That may be happening in the manufacturing sector, which also has been pumped up by government building projects. September orders to factories for big-ticket manufactured goods increased 1 percent last month — not a huge increase but an improvement from a 2.6 percent drop in August, the government reported Wednesday.

Demand for machinery offset weakness in commercial aircraft and autos.

GMAC, the former lending arm of General Motors, is in talks with the Treasury Department for a third injection of taxpayer aid, a further sign of the U.S. government’s entrenchment in the auto industry.

The government mandated earlier this year that GMAC Financial Services raise an additional $11.5 billion in capital by early November after undergoing a “stress test” along with 18 other banks. Although other banks deemed undercapitalized have been able to raise funds from private investors, GMAC has been forced to go back to the government.

In a separate move to help the company extend more loans, the company said Wednesday the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. would back a $2.9 billion debt offering.

GMAC is a crucial player in the U.S. auto industry, providing wholesale financing to many General Motors and Chrysler dealerships to pay for the vehicles on their lots. The company also operates a mortgage lending unit — Residential Capital — which has been pummeled by the housing market downturn. It also runs an insurance unit and an online banking unit called Ally Bank.

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The Treasury spokesman declined to comment on whether the government’s ownership stake in GM and Chrysler make it more willing to again help prop up GMAC. But Kirk Ludtke, a senior vice president of CRT Capital Group in Stamford, Conn., said “a viable GMAC is critical to the success of GM and Chrysler.”

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It’s safe to say the Steamboat Springs High School crosscountry team is unique among the Sailors fall sports squads.

The athletes don’t run anywhere without the “distance stick,” a regular wooden staff a team member picked up off the side of the road a few years ago, now accented by a few beads and leather adornments.

Most of the runners’ favorite memories from the season involve tackling coaches into muddy water, and the team donned Halloween costumes Wednesday afternoon for its after-school workout.

But more than a quick-tolaugh attitude and carefree practices have defined Steamboat cross-country in 2009, and it’s that which the team will celebrate Saturday as it runs in the state cross-country meet at Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins.

“Whatever these guys can do, that will be great,” Steamboat coach Andy Reust said. “They will run their best, no doubt.

They have improved each of the last three weeks.”

In the ideal world, the team will be able to slug its way into the top 10. The Steamboat squad qualified third in its region, earning the weekend’s trip to the Front Range. It’s led by senior Gus Allen, who was fifth in the region, Jack Burger, who finished sixth, and Asher Rohde, who was 12th.

All three have recorded times capable of placing high at the massive season-ending meet, but none expect Saturday’s race to be about times.

“We’re expecting muddy, muddy, muddy,” Allen said. “I was hoping for one more chance to run a really fast time, but now it will probably be too wet.”

But, again, coaches and athSee Cross-country, page 26

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As fair or unfair as the District 8 seeding might be, that’s the farthest thing from Steamboat Springs volleyball players’ minds.

Steamboat has an opportunity to keep its season alive Saturday when the team joins Montrose, Mullen, Palisade, Montezuma-Cortez and Pueblo East in the district tournament at Montrose High School.

Steamboat, Mullen and Montezuma-Cortez will be in one pool, with the other three teams in

If you go What: District 8 volleyball tournament Where: Montrose High School When: Matches start at 8 a.m. Saturday

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Although Montrose and Mullen play Class 5A schedules before dropping down to 4A, Steamboat coach Wendy Hall said her team couldn’t focus on things outside its power.

“I don’t want to whine and complain over it,” Hall said. “That’s not going to help us. We just got to deal See Volleyball, page 26

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Steamboat Springs High School volleyball players Devin Wilkinson, No. 7, and Jayde Mattox, No. 10, go up for a block during their Oct. 3 game against Palisade. Steamboat opens the District 8 tournament at about 9:15 a.m. Saturday in Montrose.

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Austin Hinder thanks his family, friends, coaches and teammates as he accepts his invitation Wednesday at Steamboat Springs High School to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Hinder was presented with a hat and jersey and invited to play in the Jan. 9 game at the Alamodome in San Antonio.The game is broadcast live on NBC, and previous representatives have included Reggie Bush, Vince Young, Adrian Peterson and Tim Tebow. Hinder — who has helped the Sailors to an 8-0 record this season — has accounted for more than 1,700 yards rushing and passing and 23 touchdowns.

Look out for Cliff Lee, Chase Utley and this New Red Machine.

Lee outdueled CC Sabathia, Utley homered twice and the Philadelphia Phillies kept rolling through October, beating the New York Wednesday’s Yankees, 6-1, on a game: misty Wednesday Phillies 6 night in the World Yankees 1 Series opener.

The defending champion Phillies shut down Alex Rodriguez & Co. in the first Series game at the new billion-dollar Yankee Stadium.

Trying to become the first National League team to repeat since Cincinnati in 1975-76, the Phils’ 17-4 postseason run is the best in league history.

Big Red Machine, meet your match.

“We have confidence. We know we have a good team,” Utley said.

Game 2 is tonight, with wily Pedro Martinez pitching for the Phillies against jumpy A.J. Burnett.

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Lee: No reason for nerves Sailors could play 4 matches Saturday World Series continued from 25 Ryan Howard reprised his MVP performance, doubling twice and driving in the final run for the Phillies. Rodriguez, however, went hitless and struck out three times in his Series debut.

Hardly looking like the 2-to-1 underdogs they are, the Phillies were in such control that many fans left before the final out.

Lee bamboozled the Yankees with a spiked curveball, deceptive changeup and his usual pinpoint fastball,

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pitching a six-hitter while striking out 10 without a walk.

Lee blanked the Yankees until a run scored on shortstop Jimmy Rollins’ throwing error in the ninth inning. The lefty improved to 3-0 with an 0.54 ERA this postseason.

He really seemed to enjoy himself, too.

If Lee felt any anxiety in his Series debut, facing the team that led the majors in wins, homers and runs, it didn’t show.

And if the Phillies were supposed to be intimidated of the pictures of Babe Ruth and all the Yankees greats on the giant videoboard, it didn’t happen.

“To be honest, I really never have been nervous in the big leagues. This is what I wanted to do my whole life. This is what I take pride in. For me there is no reason to be nervous,” Lee said.

Volleyball continued from 25 with what hand we got dealt and see if we can go match up.

We’ve got to turn it into a positive.”

Steamboat will play at about 9:15 a.m. Saturday against Montezuma-Cortez before playing Mullen directly after.

Steamboat must finish second in its pool to advance to the cross bracket. The winner of Pool A then plays the second-place team in Pool B and vice versa.

“We’ve had to go play the same setup before,” senior Colleen King said. “We’re used to going and having to play these tougher teams. This week at practice, the focus is to give it all we have. We have to go out and do everything we can. We don’t want this to end.”

To make the regional volleyball tournament, Steamboat must finish in the top two at the

district tournament.

Although that’s tough, especially with Mullen, Palisade and Montrose in its district, Steamboat should be considered a strong contender to move on.

The Sailors went 15-4 during the regular season.

Although the team struggled a little down the stretch — going 1-2 in its last three — the confidence of a team that at one point won seven in a row is still there.

“I like the energy. I like the focus,” Hall said. “Like I’ve been saying all along, this team bounces back. This team comes back. That goes back to the relationships between the players.”

The key for Steamboat will be to get out of pool play.

Assuming the seeds go as planned, Steamboat would play Montrose or Palisade in the cross-bracket portion.

District 8 seeds No. 1 Montrose No. 2 Mullen No. 3 Steamboat No. 4 Palisade No. 5 Montezuma-Cortez No. 6 Pueblo East

Steamboat hasn’t seen Montrose but split its regular season matchups with Palisade this season.

The other key might be the test of Steamboat’s mental toughness.

The Sailors potentially could play four matches Saturday.

Because the tournament is on one day, the most physically and mentally fit team fares best.

“We’re really trying to focus on our mentality,” King said. “We want to keep our mental game strong. We’ve lacked team excitement and the connection we had.

But we’ve all brought a lot of intensity to practice this week.”

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letes agreed, on this team and on this trip, accomplishment won’t be measured in minutes and seconds.

The seven runners the team will field — Allen, Burger and Rohde will be joined by Jack Sperry, Scott Powers, Hunter Thompson and Byron Brane — are as different from one another as the cross-country team as a whole is from the rest of the Steamboat fall teams.

Allen and Thompson have helped lead as the team’s seniors, but both are out for their first

season of cross-country in three years. They ran as freshmen, skipped two years and have returned.

Rohde accounts for the majority of the team’s returning experience and is one of only two Sailors who have previously run at state. His most lasting memory from last year’s trip was when a woman cut across the trail and bowled over him as she tried to find a place to cheer on her own team.

Reust said Powers grew, found a home with the team and fought all year to lower his times.

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Sperry and Burger, meanwhile, fought all year just to make practice. Both already have played in the state postseason this fall, Sperry with the Steamboat soccer team and Burger at the state tennis tournament.

They all made it through a season of practices where the most memorable were often the most difficult. A day at Howelsen Hill in the rain stood out, as did a required 20 400meter runs. Now they’re ready to finish it off.

“I feel like this is the gravy,” Allen said about the final week of practice and state meet.

As for Saturday’s strategy, everyone knows how crazy state can get, and all the first-timers expect to be wowed by the size and intensity of the crowd and the skill and speed of the competition.

They all know to start fast, run hard and finish strong.

And they know, for this team, the day’s success won’t be measured solely on where that effort factors in against all the other schools.

“The whole season was fun,” Thompson said. “Now we’re turbo pumped. Hell yeah, we’re ready for this.”

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Former Denver Broncos players will be in town Saturday for an all-star basketball game that serves as a fundraiser for the Steamboat Springs High School Booster Club.

The Broncos will play a group of local students and community members at 10 a.m. at the Steamboat Springs High School.

Doors open at 9 a.m., and the cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

An autograph session at halftime will accompany concessions, prizes, drawings and a costume contest judged by the Broncos for children ages 2 to 12.

Former Broncos expected to attend include Dave Studdard, Mark Jackson, Louie Wright, Ron Egloff and Billy Thompson.

Tickets are available in advance at Steamboat Springs High School, Steam­ boat Springs Middle School, Awesome Shirtworks, Wells

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Tickets also will be available for purchase before the game and at the Steamboat Springs High School football game Friday.

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2010 pavers for sale The Booster Club’s 2009 Sailors Paver campaign is complete. More than 200 pavers were purchased in the campaign, raising more than $12,000 to benefit high school and middle school athletes and scholars. The walkway just inside the entrance to Gardner Field is complete.

The 2010 campaign will kick off for those who want to participate in next year’s walkway.

Contact any member of the Booster Club board, go by the high school office, call 870-8100 or e-mail sailerpaver@10s.com for more information or a brochure.

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Anthony scores 30 as Nuggets beat Jazz DENVER

Carmelo Anthony had a gamehigh 30 points and rookie Ty Lawson scored seven of his 17 points in a pivotal fourth-quarter run, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a season-opening 114-105 win against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Chauncey Billups Wednesday’s finished with 25 game: Nuggets 114 while Kenyon Martin added 16 Jazz 105 points and 11 rebounds.

Deron Williams led Utah with 28 points and 13 assists.

Andrei Kirilenko and Ronnie Brewer each contributed 16 on a night when two-time All-Star Carlos Boozer struggled, finishing 3 of 14 and scoring 12 points — most coming late. He also had 11 rebounds.

Lawson ignited a 9-0 run to open the fourth quarter, scoring on driving layups and quick jumpers to help the Nuggets pull away in what had been a close contest.

The North Carolina product also had six assists as he provided a spark off the bench.

Denver took the lead for good with time winding down in the third quarter when Billups was fouled by Williams on a 3-point attempt with four-tenths of a second left. Billups made all three free throws to stake the Nuggets to an 82-80 lead.

— The Associated Press

Wolski lifts Avalanche past Flames, 3-2 CALGARY, Alberta

Wojtek Wolski broke a tie at 5:31 of the third period, and Craig Anderson made 30 saves to help the Colorado Avalanche reach 10 victories with a 3-2 win against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.

Wolski scored his teamhigh eighth goal, beating Miikka Kiprusoff with a wrist shot from the high slot. Anderson has started all 13 games for Colorado (10-1-2).

Calgary’s Jarome Iginla and Olli Jokinen scored 15 seconds apart early in the first period, but David Koci and David Jones countered for Colorado in the period.

Colorado has won four straight games to set a team record for victories in a month. The Avalanche also improved to 6-1-2 on the road.

Kiprusoff made 11 saves for Calgary.

Koci made it 2-1 at 7:53 of the first, deflecting Brett Clark’s point shot past Kiprusoff for his first goal of the season and second in 76 career games.

The Avalanche tied it with 3:22 left in the period, scoring on a mad scramble in front of the net, a sequence that set up by a shot on goal by rookie Ryan O’Reilly. Kiprusoff could not contain the rebound and Jones eventually fired in his third goal.

Iginla opened the scoring at 55 seconds, beating Anderson on a low harmless looking wrist shot from 40 feet out that found an opening just inside the post.

— The Associated Press

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Saturday, Oct. 31 New York (Pettitte 14-8) at Philadelphia (Hamels 10-11), 5:57 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 1 New York at Philadelphia, 6:20 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 2 x-New York at Philadelphia, 5:57 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 4 x-Philadelphia at New York, 5:57 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 5 x-Philadelphia at New York, 5:57 p.m.

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GP W L Washington 11 7 2 Atlanta 8 4 3 Tampa Bay 9 3 3 Carolina 11 2 6 Florida 10 2 7 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

GP W L Chicago 11 7 3 Columbus 11 6 5 St. Louis 10 5 4 Detroit 10 4 4 Nashville 11 4 6 Northwest Division

GP W L Colorado 13 10 1 Calgary 11 7 3 Edmonton 12 6 5 Vancouver 12 6 6 Minnesota 12 3 9 Pacific Division

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Vancouver at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m.

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——— Tuesday’s Games Boston 95, Cleveland 89 Washington 102, Dallas 91 Portland 96, Houston 87 L.A. Lakers 99, L.A. Clippers 92 Wednesday’s Games Atlanta 120, Indiana 109 Orlando 120, Philadelphia 106 Toronto 101, Cleveland 91 Boston 92, Charlotte 59 Miami 115, New York 93 Detroit 96, Memphis 74 Minnesota 95, New Jersey 93 San Antonio 113, New Orleans 96 Oklahoma City 102, Sacramento 89 Denver 114, Utah 105 Phoenix 109, L.A. Clippers 107 Houston 108, Golden State 107 Thursday’s Games San Antonio at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Denver at Portland, 8:30 p.m.

Friday’s Games New York at Charlotte, 5 p.m.

Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Washington at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m.

Chicago at Boston, 6 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Miami at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Memphis, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Orlando at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Sacramento at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Utah, 7 p.m.

Golden State at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Dallas at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

MLS Playoffs EASTERN CONFERENCE Semifinals Columbus vs. Real Salt Lake Saturday, Oct. 31: Columbus at Real Salt Lake, 4 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 5: Real Salt Lake at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Chicago vs. New England Sunday, Nov. 1: Chicago at New England, Noon Saturday, Nov. 7: New England at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

Championship Thursday, Nov. 12: TBD Saturday, Nov. 14: TBD WESTERN CONFERENCE Semifinals Los Angeles vs. Chivas USA Sunday, Nov. 1: Los Angeles at Chivas USA, 1 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 8: Chivas USA at Los Angeles, 3:30 p.m.

Houston vs. Seattle Thursday, Oct. 29: Houston at Seattle, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 8: Seattle at Houston, 1 p.m.

Championship Thursday, Nov. 12: TBD Saturday, Nov. 14: TBD MLS Cup Sunday, Nov. 22: at Seattle, 6:30 p.m.

College football College Football Schedule (Subject to change) Thursday, Oct. 29 SOUTH North Carolina (4-3) at Virginia Tech (5-2), 5:30 p.m.

——— Friday, Oct. 30 SOUTH West Virginia (6-1) at South Florida (5-2), 6 p.m.

Transactions Wednesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL National League FLORIDA MARLINS—Named Randy St. Claire pitching coach.

SAN DIEGO PADRES—Named Dan Migala vice president, partnership solutions.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association ORLANDO MAGIC—Waived F Linton Johnson III. SAN ANTONIO SPURS—Exercised the option on G George Hill’s contract for next season.

FOOTBALL National Football League CAROLINA PANTHERS—Signed TE Jason Pociask to the practice squad. Released defensive tackle Rashaad Duncan from the practice squad.

CLEVELAND BROWNS—Signed WR Darnell Jenkins to the practice squad. Released RB Cedric Peerman from the practice squad.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Suspended RB Larry Johnson for one game for conduct detrimental to the club.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Signed CB Tarell Brown to a three-year contract extension and OT Chris Patrick. Signed TE Carson Butler to the practice squad.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Placed OT Walter Jones on injured reserve.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Signed FB Chris Pressley from Cincinnati’s practice squad. Signed DE Maurice Evans to the practice squad.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS—Signed LW Kyle Calder to a one-year contract. Assigned LW Bobby Bolt to Muskegon (IHL).

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ComiCs & more Doonesbury ® Garry Trudeau

The Daily Crossword edited by Jacqueline E. Mathews

Dilbert ® Scott Adams Baby Blues ® Scott & Kirkman

Baby Blues ® Rick Kirkman, Jerry Scott

Peanuts ® Charles Schulz Daily Sudoku

Grand Avenue ® Steve Breen

Fusco Brothers ® J. C. Duffy

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ComiCs & more Daily Horoscope by Eugenia Last

Overboard ® Chip Dunham

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amit Paul, 26; Ben Foster, 29; Kate Jackson, 61; Richard Dreyfuss, 62 Happy Birthday: This is a great year to take a fresh look at some old ideas and make changes that enhance your outlook, image and your home environment. It's time to open up and include the thoughts and suggestions of the ones you love into your own game plan.

Accomplishment will come easy and your journey will take you to a place you can call home. Your numbers are 6, 15, 18, 21, 29, 37, 48 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don't set yourself up by giving out too much information. You can be sure someone will go above and beyond the call of duty to get your attention. Get all the facts and figures you need. ★★★ TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don't be so predictable. It's the element of surprise that will give you the edge when it comes to advancement, control and negotiating a deal.

Avoid arguments with people to whom you are emotionally attached.

★★★★

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Tying up your cash or your time cannot be allowed. You have to protect what you have and refuse to give in to pressure. Concentrate on work and the relationships you feel are worthwhile. ★★ CANCER (June 21-July 22): New experiences will do you good and will help to shape what's to come.

Attend seminars, tradeshows or conferences. You can make physical and emotional changes that will boost your confidence and get you moving down a positive path. ★★★★★ LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do your best to please the people you care for. A change within a partnership will catch you by surprise. Be upfront. Love is on the rise and can play an important role in your financial future. ★★★ VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can make some emotional pleas that will help you sort out any personal problems you've been harboring.

Some alterations could make a difference to someone you are trying to please. Communication and nurturing a situation will lead to a better future. ★★★ LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Make a move that enables you to put your talents to better use. Look for a position that will allow you to do what you do best and you will gain security and greater stability in your life financially. Networking will pay off.★★★ SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don't do anything that isn't necessary, especially if it entails travel or dealing with government or institutions. Keep things mellow and avoid anyone who appears to be argumentative. ★★★★★ SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will be tempted by an offer.

Before you decide to accept, consider the consequences and whether you are prepared to deal with someone who may not approve. Face any dilemma head on; avoiding issues will only make matters worse. ★★ CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep things out in the open so you cannot be accused of going behind someone's back. An old lover or friend is likely to come to mind. You may want to get in touch but don't get lured into a complicated situation. ★★★★ AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It will be easy to set someone off who doesn't like change or feels threatened by what you are doing. You must avoid errors now by being honest about the way you feel and the way you see things unfolding. ★★ PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Before you make a poor judgment call, ask someone you trust for an outsider's opinion. It's better to be safe than sorry when dealing with issues that concern both emotions and finances. ★★★ Birthday Baby: You are creative, warm, affectionate and loving. You have a great sense of who you are and who you want to become. You will fight for your beliefs.

Cathy ® Cathy Guisewite

Monty ® Jim Meddick

Garfield ® Jim Davis

2009 UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

Close To Home ® John McPherson

In The Bleachers ® Moore

Real Life Adventures ® Gary Wise & Lance Aldrich

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

2003 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Crestliner Sport Classic pontoon boat & trailer, 25HP Yamaha, life jackets, rod holders, full cover. $5250. 970-819-2668, 970-736-8122

1996 VW Golf. Runs. $500. 1950 Chevrolet panel truck, good body, no engine or transmission. 970-846-4987 after 6pm.

1985 Tucker snowcat, V8 fuel injected, 5 speed manual, runs great, $15000, garage kept.

719-530-8545.

Stock Drive Storage!!

RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Boats, Vehicles

Outside $25.00 month. Discounted for 12 month lease 24hour access.

970-824-3005

FINANCING /WORKING PEOPLE! $750.00 MINIMUM DOWN PAYMENT. NO CREDIT CHECK. Tom Reuter, Dealer, 970-875-0700. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working Cars /Working Peopleâ&#x20AC;? -24,000 Mile Warranties! www.checkpointautosales.com 1990 Toyota Camry Alltrack DX, automatic, air conditioned, always garaged, 1 owner. Looks like new, perfect first car. $4,000 970-870-6673.

2008 RANGER 500 4X4 LOW HOURS $6680. 2005 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 660 great cond. 1200mi Snow plow and winch $5840. 2007 Sportsman 500 EFI 2500lb winch, Gun boot $5599. Dealer, 970-879-5138.

2- 2000 Suzuki four-wheelers, low miles, great condition, evenings 970-638-1021.

2006 Ford Focus, Nice! 2001 Dodge Neon, Sharp! 2001 Saturn SC1 90k/miles, Terrific!

Tom Reuter, Dealer, 970-875-0700. www.tomreuter.com Full Warranties!

2005 Chevy Cobalt Sport- great condition 60K miles. Manual trans. Call 970.629.5206.

Jeep Wrangler, 93. 4x4. 6 cylinder automatic with snow plow. Good condition. $5,500. Call Dave at 970-846-5357.

1985 Toyota 4Runner,5speed, 22RE $2600 OBO; Hard bed top cover $275 OBO & Tailgate extender $100 fit 97-03 F-150; 970-846-7285 2005 Toyota Corolla XRS, 31,000 miles, great condition, new tires. $12,500. 970-824-9638.

Deep cycle gel RV battery, 4D, NAPA p/n 8273, 1 year old, always charged. New $435 +tax, asking $275.00. 970-846-9374

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Free towing of unwanted & abandoned vehicles. Cash paid for good running & parts vehicles. 970-879-1065 Set of 4 18â&#x20AC;? 6 lug alloy wheels with Blizzaks.

285/60R18.

Excellent tread. $800.

970-819-4949.

Winter tires, Michelin X-Ice. 265-65R-17 Like new, one season. $320, save $100s.

970-879-1941.

4 Studded snow tires 205-70 15, $40 ea. 415â&#x20AC;? aluminum rims fit chevy $30 ea OBO. 216â&#x20AC;? steel rims fit Nissan /Infiniti $40 ea OBO. 970-879-1945.

1995 KTM 620 titled, clean, fast, reliable, lots of extras, Great Dual Sport bike. $2100. Call 970-846-8026 05 Honda CRF50, excellent condition, great starter bike. Perfect Christmas gift. Asking $850. (local) 405-239-0909.

INSIDE MOTORCYCLE STORAGE!!

Secure, inside storage $25.00 month. November - April. Stock Drive Storage.

970-824-3005

2008 Polaris Dragon, 700cc, mint condition.

Light weight muffler, 2 gallon gas can. 40 hrs.

Priced to sell, $6300. 619-818-9406.

2009 Polaris Dragon 800, 155â&#x20AC;? track, only 110 miles.

Includes accessories. $8,000 (970)620-2586

1999 GMC Yukon SLT Black, Sunroof, Loaded, 2 sets of wheels, studded snows, CLEAN CARFAX, $7500 970-846-5340 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;93, runs and drives excellent. All maintenance done, everything works, $2,500 OBO 970-402-0581

2004 Trail Lite camper.

Fully self-contained 21â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Tub, shower, bed, microwave, stove, TV antenna. Excellent condition. $8875, negotiable.

970-826-9724, 970-701-9438.

1986 Travel Camper: 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; double axle, sofa, dinette to bed, sleeps 6, newer battery, frig, AC, everything works, $4300. 970-870-6316.

2007 Arctic Cat M8 153, $6,200. 2002 Arctic Cat Mountain Cat 800 LE 151, Boss seat, $2,900. 970-846-6979.

2005 Artic Cat, King Cat, 900 EFI, excellent condition, 1283 miles, has extras. Asking $4750 970-871-6823 or 970-819-5086.

Complete- 2-2001 500EFI Mountain Cats, 1-2005 Yacht Club trailer, both 144â&#x20AC;? tracks, 2â&#x20AC;? padels, low miles, excellent, $6,000 OBO 970-846-6366 2008 Summit XP Everest 800 154 750 miles $7200. 2008 Summit XP Everest 800 154 1500 miles $6900. 2008 Summit 800 X 154 2200 miles $7400. 2008 700 Dragon 155 1400 miles $6200. 2008 800 Dragon 155 $7300 w/ warranty.

2007 Yamaha Phazer Mtn Lite $4295.

Dealer, 970-879-5138

(2) 2003 Ford Expeditions, Terrific! 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 79k miles! 1999 Isuzu Trooper, 40k miles o.n.e. Tom Reuter, Dealer, 970-875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com.

Jeep Wrangler YJ. Black, 110k, 5-speed, garaged and clean, nice every day rider, extra tops, soft doors. $3,500 720-352-6463 2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Fully Loaded, DVD, Sun Roof, Leather, Warranty. $17,000.

970-879-4469.

2001 RMK 800. SLP pipe and can. 2600 miles. $2500. 970-734-6130.

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2001 Toyota Tacoma Xcab, Fantastic! 2002 S-10 CrewCab, 89k miles! 1997 F150 QuadCab, Tough -$4,850 -#2851. Tom Reuter, Dealer, 970-875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com.

1993 4x4 Cummins Turbo Diesel. Power everything, club cab, remote starter, extra tires, wheels, many extras. $4,750 OBO. 970-824-7921 1991 F-250 4x4 work truck, good tires, ladder rack, stereo. $2,500 OBO. Chris 970-846-2733 1995 Cheverolet 5.7 litre, 3/4 ton 2500 extended cab. 118k, runs good and is in good condition! $4,500 OBO 970-826-2760 SNOW PLOWS -$1,895 -Any vehicle. Ford Explorer with plow, $5,995, #2485. 1998 Dodge QuadCab, Sharp! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 970-875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com.

Warranties.

1985 Suburban Silverado 3/4 ton 350 V8. 4WD, winch, tow package, Captains seats, $2,495 OBO 970-367-6323

2004 Nissan Titan SE, 4x4 Crew Cab, Tow Package, Topper, Camper Package. Awesome truck, well maintained, excellent condition. $17,750, 846-3815

(30) Subaru Outbacks, Foresters, Imprezas, from $1,500 /$15,000! 2002 Jeep Liberty, Sweet! 1997 Grand Cherokee. Tom Reuter, Dealer, 970-875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com.

2007 Crew cab F-350, Lariat, 4x4, 6-speed manual transmission, Leather, Bucket Seats, Heavy duty grill guard, Headache Rack, 25K. 824-2704

1986 CJ7 Jeep, 258ci 6 cyl, manual, hardtop, rusty but runs, needs work. Good plow truck or hunting buggie. $1200 OBO. 970-736-1042.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;92 Toyota, 2WD $700 OBO. 970-846-4261.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;95 Nissan Pathfinder, 4WD, good shape, runs good 141,000 miles $3500 OBO. 970-846-4619.

2006 Subaru Tribeca, 7 passenger, leather and heated seats. Navigation and Entertainment systems. 64k, Winter and Summer tires. $17,000 OBO 970-846-0649

14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Buck Dandy flatbed trailer, dual axle with brakes, excellent condition $925 970-846-3221.

2005 Skidoo REV 800. 151 Track SLP pipe and can. 1300 miles. $4000. 970-846-4644 2004 Tahoe 21â&#x20AC;&#x2122; like new. $8500. Call 970-824-6403.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;95 F-150 4x4. Dependable. $3200. 7x14 trailer, new tires, breaks, tracks well. $500.

970-846-6540.

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2002 Chevy S10 Crew-Cab LS. 1 owner, power everything, bed liner, 78k, very clean truck. $9,901 Call Rich 970-824-2100. Dealer.

2002 Ford F150; 4x4, Supercab, Shell, 6 CD, AC, Cruise, 5.4 Triton V8, 112K. Price reduced $9400 OBO. 970-846-0168.

2004 Dodge Ram 1500, 4X4, short bed, regular cab, black, excellent condition, $11,700 OBO. 970-629-2948.

2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab. 4x4, excellent condition. Hemi automatic. 64000 miles custom wheels fiberglass bed cover shortbed 24700.00 obo call 629-1181

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Colorado beetle kill pine, kiln dried, T and G flooring, interior trim, fine paneling. www.ecowoodsales.com 970-887-2644.

(10) 15’ single wall, black poly pipe with collars, $150 each. (5) 15’ double wall, black poly pipe, $240 each. 970-879-1689.

RockBand video game complete with drum kit. $95 Call 970-871-4670

FREE TOWING

Let us haul off your junk, abandoned vehicles or equipment, free of charge. 970-276-8189, 970-879-6168, 970-846-7800.

Computer desk, love seat, coffee table, personal pontoon boat, tires 2-LT215/85R/16 studded, 2-P235/70R/16, 4-P265/70R/17 mud/snow, tile saw, mixer, tile tools, interior doors, stone top table, kayak. 970-736-8307 or 970-846-6301.

Free 97” round 970-879-1147.

Pre Owned Hot Tubs, large and small. $500-$3,000.

970-620-3078 and 970-629-8628

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FREE: PLEASE TAKE! 50 Gal. natural gas hot water heater, almost new, Pickup at 2740 Acre Lane.

FREE: 30ft of Deck Railing, Picket style. Pick up at 1855 Fish Creek Falls RD by Drive Way

WANTED: Agricultural gasoline or diesel tanks, 200-300 gallon preferred. Good condition only.

970-846-1036

2 Free Mynx kittens. Sisters to same home, includes food, liter, grooming supplies, toys. Call 970-846-1041.

FREE: Side by side electric washer and dryer.

U-Haul 970-819-5459

NEW Kenmore 500 Series washer & gas dryer. $900 new will sell for $600. Used for 2 months.

Call 970-819-5847.

Kenmore stackable washer dryer with stand.

Apartment size, white, 110V, new still in box.

List $1270.00 plus tax. $875.00 846-9374.

Sportsman’s Auction & Dinner. Thursday, Oct. 29 6:30p.m Center of Craig $10 at the door.

Items: rifles, scopes, hunts, taxidermy services, customized bumper, knives, flat screen TV

NEED CLEANING? Hard working reliable ski bum looking to help out fellow ski bums in need of house work. (928)606-5834 Downtown Books is now your local independent BEAD shop too-seed, chip, polymer, silver, glass, vintage-543 Yampa Ave, Craig 824-5343.

Coleman 5 person hot tub, purchased new in 2003. New spa cover, digital energy savings mode, like new, $1950.00. 870-846-9374.

For sale Leupold Range finder /binocular combo. $199 OBO. Call 970-879-1945 and leave message.

Ruger 77 .257 Rbts with Leu 3X9 $700. Rem 11-87 31/2 $600. S&W 686 .357 6” PwrPrt $600. Used. Dealer. 970-846-6586

ATTENTION HUNTERS!

Store your guns, ammo, and tack in a temperature controlled storage area. Call Jeff at 970-824-9359

2007 Marquis Mirage Hot Tub 5-6 person $3,000. 970-824-2121 LAST CHANCE! Great hot tub with extras.

ONLY $1500 bucks. Must be gone this week!

Call Tom 970-879-0514

***Microsoft Certified Professional*** ***A+ Certified PC Technician***

BRAND NEW AFFORDABLE FURNITURE! Beds, dressers, recliners, bunk beds, book shelves, couches... Accepting quality consignment.

RUMMAGERS 11th St. South, downtown 970-870-6087

GONZALES FIREWOOD Cut, split, seasoned stacked & delivered!

(970)723-8604 (970)846-6206 Cut, Split, Dry firewood. U pick up. $85 cord.

970-948-5393

Free Towing of unwanted or abandoned vehicles and equipment.

Call 970-879-1065 Free moving boxes at 1103 Lincoln, back of building. Entrance faces 11th Street.

970-870-6087

Troubleshooting, Repairs, Comprehensive Tune-Ups, Complete System Overhauls and Annual Maintenance. Virus Removal and Prevention. Wireless Networking.

Back-Up Systems and Data Recovery. All Windows Versions, All Brands. New and Used Computers. In Shop, Office Visits and House Calls.

970-879-8890

Steel Buildings.

Big discount available.

30x40x105x105 Call for Deal/. Erection available. www.scg-grp.com Source#1B7 Phone: 970-367-4335 LENNOX -Whisper Heat gas furnace, forced air with exhaust piping. $250.00. 970-870-8627 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.

Double oak book shelf, pen adjustable shelves $100. Compact oak computer stand $75. Oak desk with right hand return $400. 2-Black leather office chairs $50. Black swivel executive chair $75. Samsung fax/printer $150. Brother fax/printer $150. Paper shredder $50 OR EVERYTHING $900. Call 970-819-3802.

A&J Gonzales Chimney Cleaning

AMERICAN TOWING

Get More Done, Faster!

King Mattress, good condition, will deliver. $100. 970-819-2728

Very nice, solid wood single platform bed with four drawers, small cabinet underneath. Great for toy or clothes storage. Stagecoach.

U haul. $50. 970-736-2630

Firewood: Cox Bros Sawmill Split 4 cents lb. (approx. $80.00 cord) Long Slab Bundles available 970-824-3919, 970-824-4071 leave message Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-12.

Closed for the season. Thank you for your patronage! 970-846-5647 www.3qc.net

Blue sectional couch with two recliners on each side. $100. 970-368-1058.

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

You love your family & your place, we take pride in cleaning your fire place.

970-846-5451.

FREE: Chair with ottoman and end table. In Milner, U-Haul 1st house south of the old Milner Inn. Next to road.

LEGAL HAPPY HOUR Free legal advice

Leather sofa, burgundy, with two end recliners.

Great condition. $450. Call 970-879-8498.

Become the exclusive NWCO Distributor of Mountain Man Nut & Fruit products.

Great name recognition, unlimited potential, 38 years consistent sales. 970-879-7138 DATE NIGHT BABYSITTER RELIEF! Are you looking for a babysitter, with professional daycare experience with children 4 months and up, who loves kids? I am interested in working with a few great families on a regular babysitting basis so that I can get to know your kids and they can get to know me! The Babysitting relief you have been looking for at reasonable rates.

Maggie. 970-819-6519.

Western snowplow, 6’ 6”, uni-mount, truck mount no wiring, excellent condition, $1300 OBO. 970-222-5924

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879-7141 Men’s & Children’s HAIRCUTS $12.00-$20.00 Women’s haircuts $24.00 Senior discounts. Products 20% off through 11/25/09. 29 years experience 23 years open JIM’S EXCAVATING. Will do snowplowing this winter. Contact Jim 970-628-1014 or Chad 970-620-3972.

Oak kitchen table, 2 leaves, extends to 8 feet. $85. 970-846-9983

Western sand /scoria spreader. Briggs motor, electric start, cab controls. $2k or $2250 INSTALLED. Call to see 970-819-5859`

HALLOWEEN COSTUMES! Newborn- toddler sizes, various characters, $5-$20 each.

970-846-9108.

RENT A HUBBY From honey do’s to remodels, property management, repairs or projects. 30+ years building in valley. Glen 970-819-1048 Mr. Coffee coffee maker with clock and self timer $20. 970-871-4670 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.

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.

Dried aspen firewood. Cut to 6’ lengths.

Stacked on road. Easy access. 970-846-0243

Fisher “Grandma” with stove. $100 or best offer. (970) 870-8700.

Free Refrigerator, still works great. Beige.

907-879-6770.

Never been worn Maggie Sottero “Nikki” wedding dress, size 6. White with Swarovski crystal beading around halter top style neck. Stunning.

Paid $2,000, asking $500 OBO. 970-367-7177.

Some free firewood still left at Strawberry Park Hot Springs. Call Joe before its all gone!

970-879-0342

Insured & Dependable. When we say we’ll be there, we’ll be there. No excuses!

Third generation in Routt County Soliciting winter contracts 09/10 Call Brandon @ 970-406-8439

Lopi Spirit-B gas heating stove. 40,000 BTU high efficiency. Solid brass door & legs, blower, piping. Like new. $1850 970-846-9374

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

Free rose and gooseberry bushes, you dig.

970-879-1147.

DEEP SNOW REMOVAL LTD

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

SALE! -Rocky Mtn Wood Pellets Save $10 off per ton Friday & Saturday, 10/30-31 only!

Yampa Valley Feeds at the Historic Hayden Grain Elevator, 970-276-4250 or www.yampavalleyfeeds.com

FREE: Sliding mirrored closet doors, Pocket door and frame and exterior door and frame36X80. 970-871-9234

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OUTSIDE STORAGE- Boats, Motor homes, Trailers, etc. Contact 970-879-3699 2 place Triton snowmobile trailer $450. Utility trailer 5X8, 2’ walls, 2000lb GVW $350. 8’ snowplow for skidsteer. $750. 970-846-2981 GE Electric Range $175, Dog Kennel 6x12 with top $375. 970-879-3743.

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

Individual and Group Health Insurance PPO, ALL-PROVIDER. Emergency room, RX. Rates guaranteed. Annuities Term Life Insurance. www.LoneEagleInsurance.com (970)879-1101 D and C Medical Marijuana, LLC and Therapeutic Massage by appointment only Call Daryl 970-870-2941 What do you have to lose? 12-week Steamboat Weight Loss Challenge for $39.00 Win cash if one of top achievers in your Challenge! To pre-register for 10/13 class call 970-846-8742 Bowflow Extreme $1000.00 OBO. Leave Message 970-736-8173

690B John Deere track hoe, good condition, $9000 OBO. 970-629-1014, 970-276-3245 2008 Henderson pickup truck sanding unit.

Excellent condition. $3000 OBO 970-948-9492 FOR RENT: 4X4 60’ Manlift. Daily or Weekly.

970-846-0511

Attention hunters: Apartment for rent on the outskirts of town. Sleeps 8 comfortably. For more info call 970-629-1627.

Wanted hunting leases for 2010/2011 seasons for deer, elk and antelope. Private land only. Serious inquiries only. 970-846-9052.

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

Buck Hunts Available. Includes lodging, meals and licence. For more info call 970-942-7760

HUNTERS WELCOME

HAYDEN:Redstone Motel Has Rooms Available For All Seasons.

970-620-7055 or 970-846-0924

Ranch broke geldings, Have done it all! For sale or trade for bred heifers. Evenings 970-638-1021.

10 yr old Roan Gelding, good on trails, carries a pack well, recommended experienced rider. $1000. 970-871-0118, 303-898-4895 or 970-846-1027.

Crystal Creek Ranch close to town. Indoor arena, Outside board with shelter. Call for details 970-879-6305 STEAMBOAT:Horses welcome, great views! 1BD apartment 1,000 sqft, furnished, 8 miles west of town. 8 acres, safety fenced, loafing shed. $975 monthly, utilities included. 970-846-8458 6 year old registered Palomino Paint Mare.

Champion bloodline. Awesome horse! Intermediate rider. $4000 OBO. 970-276-3056.

Year Round Horseback Riding Lesson’s & Camps. English / Western experienced instructors.

Base of Rabbit Ears Pass. SDO 970-871-7998 Unbelievable buy! 2 tri-colored Tobiano yearling fillies, will be big. $600 each, or $1,000 for both! 970-879-6931 SMR Revisited. Now Boarding Horses AND offering monthly indoor /outdoor facility memberships at $150 per month. Also boarding horses and giving lessons. Space limited! 970-879-0179 www.saddlemountainranch.com Boar cross doe bred. $25 970-871-7828.

4 Riding and Pack horses for sale. 2 Geldings, 2 Mares.

Call for more information.

970-276-3798 Butcher Steers, all natural, grain fed, ready at end of November. $1.00 per pound, live weight.

970-629-1760

Good hay 4 sale. 190 Heavy Grass Bales.

Stacked & Covered in Hayden. $3.00 bale.

970-471-2789.

Small bales of grass hay and alfalfa hay.

Excellent quality hay! 970-250-0737 Grass alfalfa mix. Round bales. $80 per ton.

Maybell area.

Delivery available.

970-272-3247.

Small bales of grass hay in covered stacks, 2 miles North of Craig $3.50 a bale 970-824-1070 or 254-625-0922 Certified Alfalfa Grass Hay This years, covered.

Square Bales $7.50 per bale. 970-326-6473

REWARD: Lost 7mm Ruger riffle without stock and GPS off Red Dirt Trail. 970-201-4092.

FOUND: GMC Keys found at Sanctuary trail head. Please call 970-879-1502 to identify.

FOUND: Womens Townie Bike. Call to describe.

970-846-9992 City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 - 760 Critter Court.

10/26-Found at Doak Walker Center: female gray long-haired cat.

Found Monday, 2 mature goats at Cow Creek Ranch, county Rd 45 and 43. Half brown and half tan. Call 970-879-5811.

Found set of 5 keys in campsite on Forest Road 440. 970-879-2466

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

MUSIC TEACHERS! Need a place to teach?

Large and small lesson rooms available soon.

Call FIRST STRING MUSIC for details 970-871-4661.

Criminal Justice Academy Coordinator

Violin lessons for all ages! Beginners to advanced, call Carolyn Alexis Berns (970) 846-9501

Colorado Northwestern Community College Rangely Campus is accepting applications for a Criminal Justice Academy Coordinator position. Salary rate is mid to high $30’s depending upon qualifications.

Excellent benefits package included. For more information, application requirements and complete job description go to www.cncc.edu (click on “employment”).

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. CNCC is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Flute- Gemeinhardt, excellent condition $395 OBO. Guitar- Classical Esteve, 3/4 size, with case, like new, $275 OBO. Call 970-846-4057

Learn to play guitar. Fun lessons personalized to your preferences and interests. Just $15 per half hour. Call Chris 720-284-1761.

We are currently searching for a Apprentice Plumber in the Yampa Valley. No experience required. Please fax resumes to 970-221-1452.

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

City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter Phone: 879-0621 www.petfinder.com Dogs for Adoption: Prince-8 month old shepherd mix-very affectionate and lively! Clover-female black lab-loves to play ball! We have 30 vaccinated, healthy kittens and cats! Help!

WE CLEAN IT SO YOU CAN RENT IT

Former, speedy and professional move out cleaners will clean your condo or home at recession rates. ovens, refrigerators, windows, major dirt, trash and hauling no problem. call Leslie for free, friendly phone estimate 846-4330.

Registered Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppies.

Smart, gentle mother and father with excellent blood lines. Chocolate or Deadgrass coloring. $500. 970-846-4116

Thank you to all our local customers for your support. We are still open Monday-Saturday 11am-6pm. Tropical Rockies 970-879-1909

LEARN TO SEW -beginners to advanced. Learn to use your sewing machine, make holiday presents, including purses and bag. Small classes. Nov 9, 16, 23 5:30 PM or Nov 10, 17, 23 9AM. $60 for three classes. Gayle Dudley 970-846-2157 or gaylekdudley@gmail.com

Baker Drive Pets and Clint Gabbert would like to invite you to a computerized Halloween light show. 10/28-31 6-9pm. During the show we’ll be having a huge sale, 20% off storewide.

Baker Drive Pets. 970-824-3933.

UKC Jack Russell pups, tri-colored, short leg, smooth coats, eye patches, superb lines, $400.

Available 11/03. (Steamboat) 720-352-6463

Great Pyrenese pups. First shots, wormed and ready. Excellent quality Alpine Dairy goats, bucks and does. 970-272-9939.

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.

Skis for sale: 2009 Rossignol Phantom SC108, size 185cm, $250. Rossi B Squad 104, 185 cm, with Fritschi, $475. Rossi Scratch FS 178 cm, with tele binding, $250. Rossi T4 195 cm, with tele binding, $220. Rossi Big Bang 191 cm, with tele binding, $120. Rossi XXX 193 cm, with Axial pro binding, $60. 970-846-6979.

For Sale: Scarpa Tornado AT boot, size 26.5, new rally soles, $160. 970-846-6979.

Let it snow, Powder Pursuits Snowboard Shop.

Come see our sale rack of coats and pants, skis snowboards, boots, bindings. Season Rentals.

All new gear in stock. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday in The Steamboat Grand Hotel.

970-879-9086.

2007 Never Summer System 158cm with Salomon SPX45 bindings, both brand new. $375 OBO. 970-819-4086.

Ariens 1236 snowblower. Residential only, 12HP- 36” auger, electric start, includes chains, ramps.

New 1336 $3100.00 plus tax. $2200.00, 970-846-9374

MONSTER GARAGE SALE SATURDAY 8-12! Double mattress set and frame, assortment of sporting goods, men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, miscellaneous household items, bike, 3 drawer dresser, bedding. 323 Apple Dr.

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CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

HOWELSEN SKI COMPLEX Seasonal positions: Snow Makers, $11.11 /hr. Lift Operators $10.58 /hr. Ski Patrol Pay DOQ. Day, evening, and weekend shifts available. Submit application to: 137 10th Street (City Hall), 245 Howelsen Parkway, or POB 775088, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Open until filled. EOE.

Go Alpine is hiring full and part time Customer Service Agents for all shifts in Steamboat Office. Seeking dependable individuals with great Customer Service and good computer skills. Will train. Also need Driver Liaison - Hayden Airport - 4-5 hours per day, 7 days a week, mid Dec start. Work in a fun, upbeat environment for the season. Submit applications to Betty Rubin, 1755 Lincoln Ave., 970 879 2800.

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The Town of Oak Creek, CO is accepting applications for Town Maintenance Worker. Duties include but are not limited to, operation of a wide variety of heavy equipment and vehicles, general construction work and maintenance operations of the town’s water, wastewater, electrical and parks. H.S. diploma or GED and CO driver’s license required, CDL License preferred and will be required within 6 month’s of hire; Heavy equipment experience preferred, experience with water and sewer preferred; must pass physical and drug test. Excellent benefit package. Pay negotiable DOE. Submit application and resume to P.O. Box 128, 129 Nancy Crawford Blvd., Oak Creek, CO. 80467, attention Bob Redding, Public Works Director; deadline 5pm, October 30, 2009.

OPTOMETRIC TECH / CONTACT LENS TECH You are an enthusiastic, dedicated professional with outstanding communication and organizational skills. You are precise and comfortable with technology. You enjoy working in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented environment where new challenges arise daily. We are Eyecare Specialties, a rapidly-growing Optical Retail/Optometry practice committed to excellence. We offer benefits, competitive pay and a fun working atmosphere. If you are interested in a full-time position at either our Craig (Centennial Mall) or Steamboat (Sundance @ Fishcreek) office, please drop off your cover letter, resume and earnings history at either location by November 3, 2009.

GMS is seeking Experienced Colorado Certified Underground Foreman, Fire Bosses and Miners.

Send resumes to jgiacobe@gmsminerepair.com

or call Jeff at 301-334-8186 ext. 206 20525050

The Craig Daily Press is seeking Local Columnists. Candidates with all levels of experience will be considered. Submit sample to Editor, Joshua Roberts at jroberts@craigdailypress.com

Yampa Valley Regional Airport: We have the following Seasonal positions November through April. * Passenger Service Representatives: $7.28 /hour plus tips. * Passenger Service Manager: $13.78 /hour. * Maintenance Worker: $13.12 /hour. Please check our website listed below for more information. Airport Applications available at YVRA; or Human Resources, 136 6th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477; or at www.co.routt.co.us Deadline: 5:00 p.m.

November 4, 2009. Routt County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

24 Hour Caregiver needed, PT personal care, elderly woman, good pay, smoking household.

Call Jim at 970-343-0769.

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Now hiring PART TIME and FULL TIME hours apply in person or online @ McCOLORADO.com McDonald’s of Steamboat

Women’s Health MA / LPN

Part-time position in Steamboat Springs, approximately 16 hours per week. This position will assist the Practitioner in providing high quality patient care, must be able to effectively perform the tasks and procedures required of a Medical Assistant in a primary care clinic setting; takes vitals, laboratory test, documents client’s history. Must maintain a professional demeanor and customer service orientation to clients. Requires some travel, excellent computer and communication skills. Apply in person to the VNA, 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101, Steamboat Springs.

Please direct inquiries and letters of intent to sanderso@nwcovna.org. EOE

COLD STONE CREAMERY is now hiring a part time Cake Decorator for the Steamboat location.

Experience required, flexible hours. Apply in person at 2032 Curve Plaza. No phone calls please.

STEAMBOAT:Cozy 1bdrm. Old Town. NS, 1pet, quiet. $675 month, includes utilities. 1 year lease. 1st, last, deposit. 513-604-8840

Gondola Pub and Grill now hiring Kitchen help, Wait Staff, Bussers and Hosts. Full time, must have a.m. availability.

Apply within Monday-Friday 9-12 or 1-4.

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Caretaker unit, Private Home on Mountain, Separate Entrance, WD, Near Bus. References, 1st, Deposit. Available 09/01, $800 970-846-3366

Central Park Liquor is accepting applications & resumes for a Night Assistant Wine Manager.

Wine/ Sales experience is a must & retail experience a plus! Direct applications & resumes to Greg Nealy @ CPL next to City Market.

970-879-3428

Dental hygenist wanted. 3-4 days per week.

Drop resume at office. Tim F. Townsend, DDS. 501 Anglers Drive, Suite 102. Steamboat Springs, CO.

Terry Sports in now hiring for the following positions: Flexible schedule and available Merchant Pass. Salary + monthly and season-end bonus available. Fun on-mountain location working with an awesome team. To apply, please drop off your resume or fill out an application weekdays between 10am and 4pm at our Torian Plum store. Rental Supervisor: Seeking experienced ski rental supervisor that is reliable, energetic and friendly for Terry Sports ski and snowboard shops. Retail Supervisor: Energetic and friendly salesperson with retail experience needed. Ski shop experience a plus. Must be dependable, prompt, and detail-oriented.

Full time Nursing position in a busy pediatric office. 2 years outpatient experienced required.

Fax CV to 970-879-1972

Store Manager needed for video rental business, 2 years minimum retail/sales experience, $26,000-$28,000 DOE. Fax resume 720-851-6013 or email daviss@hlyw.com.

Massage Therapists & Bodyworkers F/T Positions ASPIRE BODYWORKS. Resume to 344 Oak Street Downtown Steamboat. Interviews after Nov. 19. Contact Jonathan 970.846.8658.

Good carpenter/handyman/laborer with truck and tools. Will do anything.

Call 276-8082

Luxury property management company wanting:

ANNIE’S HOME CONSIGMENTS is seeking a part time employee with sales experience, computer proficiency, the ability to handle moderately heavy items. Please bring your resume to the store between 12pm-5pm Tuesday through Friday.

Conscientious and Reliable Housekeepers

A company in Craig has an immediate opening for Sales.

This dynamic fast-paced position’s core focus is to help businesses in Moffat County and the Yampa Valley expand revenues through advertising. Qualified applicants will have a background in marketing, advertising and/or sales. Dynamic, aggressive and self-motivated professionals will be most successful in this position. Applicant must be computer literate and have experience using Microsoft Office, e-mail and the Internet. Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented atmosphere. Looking for an individual who is outgoing, friendly and willing to provide exceptional customer service in stressful situations.

A complete benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, more than two weeks paid vacation and paid holidays. Compensation for the position is a base salary plus commission. Please direct your resume and cover letter to resumes@sunflowerbroadband.com P.O. Box 5, Craig, Colorado 81626. An equal opportunity employer.

Landscape company with retail nursery located in Rocky Mountain region of CO seeks General Manager. Minimum 10 years Sales & Management experience a must. Green industry knowledge preferred. Send resume, references & salary requirements to: resumes@sunflowerbroadband.com

STEAMBOAT:1BD units available for independent senior living. Rental assistance available to qualified applicants. Please Contact Ellen at rcfsenior@msn.com or 970-879-9277

– must have eye for detail and experience. 30-40hours per week. Own car and cell phone an advantage. Excellent pay, mileage reimbursed.

STEAMBOAT:Downtown 6th & Pine 2BD, 1BA, NS, NP, only 1 off street parking space. $1000 month +$1000 deposit.

970-846-2981, October Free with lease till April STEAMBOAT:1bd, 1bth studio apartment avail Nov 5. Walking distance to downtown, bus route. $700 all inclusive. NS. Pets negotiable.

1st, deposit. Call (970) 819-0944.

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:2 miles to town, 1bd, 1ba on 36 acres, $925 month includes utilities. NS, WiFi, Dish, 1 car only. 970-692-2320 OAK CREEK:2BD, 1BA apartment, freshly painted, your own WD, NS, pets negotiable, 1st, security. $700 includes all utilities. Joe 970-846-3542 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: 2BD, 1BA includes ALL utilities, cable, internet. Parking for 1 car,1st, last, deposit. References $1100 month 970-879-5936 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.

STAGECOACH: 2BD, 1BA. Partially furnished, bottom floor, corner unit. WD. NS, no dogs. $950 negotiable, some utilities included.

970-846-4355 day

Presentable and Personable Houseman

STEAMBOAT:Small 2BD, 1BA Apartment for rent in Dream Island. $895 monthly, includes utilities, NP. Call 970-879-0261

– willing to lend a hand to everything.

Lots of guest contact, great schedule and ski pass, 30-40hours per week including early evenings. Must be able to lift 75lbs.

Call Louise at 970-870-3397

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, new appliance, new carpet, Apartment for rent in Dream Island. $775 monthly +electric, NP. Call 970-879-0261 STEAMBOAT:7th and OAK. DOWNTOWN. GREAT Location. Perfect to ski and work from. SKI Season ONLY, 11/1 through 5/1. Fully Furnished.

Turnkey 1B, 1BA, Study, DEN. WD, NS, NP. Bus Route. $1100. AP2836@aol.com 970-879-2887

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Exciting opportunity with Wyndham Vacation Ownership. Department Head position. Minimum three years Resort experience required. Bi-Lingual (Spanish) a plus. Please apply in person at 900 Pine Grove Circle (across from the tennis bubble), The Village at Steamboat. Full Time Employee, (Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, Potential Tuition Reimbursement, Discounted hotel room rates at Wyndham core properties. EOE, VETERANS, DV, M, F

YAMPA:Studio apartment, first, last, damage, year lease, NP. $450 month. 970-638-4455

STEAMBOAT:Walton Village 1BD, 1BA, unfurnished. NP. Available now. $800 monthly. Call 970-819-6304 STEAMBOAT:3BD, 1BA furnished apt. between town & mountain. On bus route $1175 month or $400 by the room 970-846-6910 STEAMBOAT:Studio, Furnished, private entrance, patio. NS, NP, lease. $665.

970-846-6767 See this property at tntpropertiesonline.com Whitewood STEAMBOAT:1BD, sunny, quiet, near ski area, view of ski area, NP, $750 +utilities.

970-879-4564.

STEAMBOAT: Front Desk Clerk needed 24-32 hours per week. Hilton experience preferred but not required. Apply within Hotel.

STEAMBOAT:Sunny downtown furnished studio apartment, with great views of Howelsen Hill and the Ski area, clean & quiet. $750.

970-846-8026.

STEAMBOAT:DOWNTOWN, 2BD $1100. 3BD, $1500 1ST, Last, security negotiable. Lg Garage $175. Contact Maureen @ 970-871-0056, M-F 9-5.

STEAMBOAT:Small 1BD, 1/4 miles to ski area, low utilities. Sorry, no pets. $675 /1 year, $725 /6 month. 970-879-4854.

OAK CREEK:1BD $625 monthly, 2BD $750 monthly, includes all utilities including Dish TV. 970-819-0897.

STEAMBOAT:Copper Ridge, new construction, 2BD, 1BA, $1,000 monthly, utilities included.

NP, NS, WD, 970-819-4046 HAYDEN:Weekly and Monthly Rentals Available at the Redstone Inn, 25 miles West of Steamboat. All utilities included. 970-620-7055, 970-846-0924 STEAMBOAT:Woodworker shop, garage, studio apartment, RCR14B, $550 +electric +trade.

Horse feeding by snowmobile, other assistance occasionally, good car, responsible.

970-879-1594.

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STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, Old Town, NS, NP, WD on site, gas, water, sewer, garbage included $1100. First, last, security deposit.

435-260-1715 OAK CREEK:Sunny quiet studio apartment. $550 +electric. 6 month lease. NP, NS. 970-736-8362 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:Apartment for rent close to ski area, NS, NP, WD, cable, snow removal, utilities included. $850 month Denise 970-819-0312 STEAMBOAT:West Views. 1BD, 1BA, patio overlooking downtown. On bus route. 1y lease. NS, NP, $750 month, First, Last, Deposit. 303-704-0618

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Now available, 6-9 months. Furnished, new appliances, WD, FP, NS, NP. Indoor heated whirlpool, mountain area views, free bus, $800, +electric, deposit.

970-879-5198.

STEAMBOAT:FIRST MONTH FREE! Mountain View, Clean, 2BD, 2BA, 1 Car Garage. Includes Heat, Cable, Internet, WD. No Pets, $1275 970-879-4529

STEAMBOAT:Walton Village. 1BD, 1BA unfurnished. On bus line. Access to hot tubs, pool tennis and volleyball. Gas fireplace. NS, NP, WD, DW. Water, cable, trash included. Great neighbors. 1 Year lease required. $850 +deposit.

970-846-8263.

STEAMBOAT:Pines Condo. 1bed, 1bath unfurnished, flexible lease, excellent condition, wood and tile floors, WD, NS, NP, bus route, cable, $1000. 970-879-6978.

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 3BA, furnished.

Bus-route, hottub, pool, WD, cable, NS, NP. $2,100 month. Discount Available.

6-1yr lease. First, last, deposit.

Call-879-2344

STEAMBOAT:1bd, 1ba furnished Walton Pond Cond. On bus route, NP, NS, water, cable, garbage & snowplowing included. $750 month +sec. dep. Available now and ASK ABOUT RENT TO OWN. 970-846-4220

STEAMBOAT:Stylish downtown condo, 8th and Yampa, Available now. 2BD, 1BA, WD, DW, cable. $1200 +Electric. NS, NP. 970-846-5135.

STEAMBOAT:Great, remodeled 2BD, 1+BA Meadows condo with garage. WD, DW, partially furnished. Six month+ lease. NS, NP. $1,200 per month. 970-819-7529.

STEAMBOAT:Cozy 1bd, 1ba on mtn, fully furn, NP, NS, $675 month, util incl, 1st, last, sec 970-819-7785 STEAMBOAT:Ski in Ski out, 1BD furnished. HT. Internet and cable provided. NS, NP. $950 month. 970-846-6767.

STEAMBOAT: 2 blocks from ski area, large, unfurnished 2BD, 1BA, new carpet and appliances, bus route, gas fireplace, covered patio, includes cable/water/sewer. NS, NP. $1200 month. I year lease. 970-870-6655, 719-339-4570.

STEAMBOAT:COMPLETELY REMODELED! Villas at Walton Creek 2BD, 2BA garage, deck, views, second floor, end unit, gas FP, WD, NS, NP. Most utilities, available now. Lease. 1st, last, security. $1,400. 970-846-5517

STEAMBOAT:Quail Run, 2BD, 2BA, top floor. Includes cable, Internet, heat, hot water, FP. 1 car garage. NS, NP. $1225.

970-819-1814.

STEAMBOAT:Shadow Run- 1BD, 1BA, clean, NS, NP $875 month first, last, small deposit.

970-819-2233

STEAMBOAT:Beautiful 1BD 1BA, Pines @ OreHouse, WD, $1050 gas fireplace, LOW Utilities, NP NS, Call 303-250-2112, check Craigslist High Rockies.

STEAMBOAT:Walton Village 1BD, 1BTH, available now, WD, NS, NP. First month & Deposit. $850 month. 801-786-9799.

STEAMBOAT:2bd, 2ba +den, with garage. NS, Pets neg. WD. Unfurnished. $1500 +utilities.

Available November 1st. First, last, security.

970-846-7080.

STEAMBOAT:Pristine, newly renovated, Whistler Village, 2Bd, 1BA, WD, Cable, pool, hardwood floors, bus route. NS, NP. $1050. Available Now. 970-879-7893

STEAMBOAT:Why rent when you can own?

2BD, 2BA on Mountain, garage. Mortgage payment $845, or rent $1200. Call Mike 970-846-8692

STEAMBOAT:Timbers Condo. $800 a month. month to month. First and Last. Available ASAP. Partially furnished.

Contact PJ @ 970-871-6003.

STEAMBOAT:Walton Village 1 BR, 1BA. Unfurnished. Pool, HT. On Bus route. NP, NS. $700 month +utilities. Lease. 970-879-8161.

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Pines at Ore House, Mountain views, WD, hot-tub, bus, FP, NS, NP. 970-846-2377.

STEAMBOAT:1Bd, 1Ba, Walton Village, Upper Unit, Unfur, Gas FP Insert, NS, NP, WD, HT, Pool, Tennis Courts. $805/ $775. 970-879-1982

STEAMBOAT:West Condominiums, 1BD studio, walk to gondola, pool, hottub. Free cable, internet, laundry in basement, NS, NP. $775. Jim 970-734-6363

STEAMBOAT:DOWNTOWN, Perfect Location, 2BD, 1BA, Den, Sunroom. Mature. WD. NS. NP. $900 per month. 970-879-2887 or AP2836@aol.com

STEAMBOAT:1bd, 2ba Walton Village, new kitchen, fireplace on bus route. 1st month free $850 970-819-0731

STEAMBOAT:3bd, 2ba, walk to the slopes and the Tugboat!! Underground parking. Fully furnished. $1600. 970-846-5101.

STEAMBOAT:Walton Village 1BD, 1BA, WD, balcony, pool, tennis court, on bus route, NP, Avail Now! GREAT PRICE AT $695. Call Central Park Management 879-3294.

STEAMBOAT:New Pines at Ore House condo.

Stainless steel appliances. Furnished. 1BD, 1BA. $1100 month. Available December 1st. No Pets. (970)819-6549 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, fully furnished, great views, cable, internet, gas fireplace, hottub, parking, NS, NP lease $1300 negotiable Available Now. 917-292-7286.

STEAMBOAT:Walk to Mtn 2bd, 1ba +storage room. On bus route. Fully furnished. Avail 11/1.

First, +security. NS, NP. 970-819-4248.

STEAMBOAT:Large 1BD, 1BA, Furnished Rockies. FP, pool, hot-tubs,. Most utilities included NS, NP $1050, 1st, last, deposit. Lease. Bruce 970-879-9311 STEAMBOAT:ON MOUNTAIN 2BD, 2BA beautifully remodeled, leather furniture, WD, granite, stainless, flatscreen, wireless, INCREDIBLE VIEWS! NP, NS. $1600 +utl 970-846-3590.

STEAMBOAT:Price reduced! SKI-IN SKI-OUT 1BR Storm Meadows fully furnished with fireplace, pool, gym. $1075 includes internet, cable. NS, NP. 970-846-8480.

STEAMBOAT: 1Bed, 2Bath Walton Village, remodeled with upgrades throughout, extremely nice.

E-mail for info. condo@helmeyecenter.com STEAMBOAT:1BD 1BA fully furnished at mountain, NP, utilities include: cable, internet, gas, phone. $950 month 970-819-1540 STEAMBOAT:Top floor, like new 2bdrm, 2bath with 1 car garage. Includes most utilities. $1350 monthly. NP, NS. Lisa at 970-846-6838 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, Furnished, WD, on mountain, bus route, cable, internet included, NS, NP. GREAT LANDLORD! Ready NOW! $1225.

970-819-2804 STEAMBOAT: 3 bedroom, furnished condo on Mountain. Pool, Hot Tub, Tennis, private shuttle, NS, NP. WOW! $1,450 month! 913-558-5212

STEAMBOAT:Pines, 1BD, 1BA, excellent, quiet sunny location, bus route, low utilities, fireplace, DW, deck, hot-tub, first, last, deposit. NS, NP, $950 month. 970-879-1310 STEAMBOAT:3bd, 1ba Meadowlark patio level end unit. Clean, WD, bus. Lease thru mid-April. $1500 +utilities. 1st, last, sec. Absolutely NP, NS. 303-638-5084.

STEAMBOAT:Waterside, Downtown, beautiful 1BD, 1BA, WD, parking space, gas FP, NS, NP, 6-12 mo lease, $1100 +util, sec dep, 970-879-8127.

STEAMBOAT:Eight Month lease mtn. 1500sqft. fully furnished, 4bdrm, 3bath. Bus, HDTV, WD, NS, NP. Water, cable included. $1850.

606-329-8154 STEAMBOAT:2BD 2BA Creekside condo, garage, storage, bamboo floors, partially furnished, bus route, NS, NP, $1100 yr, $1200 6 mo, 970-846-8256.

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STEAMBOAT: Wow! Just available â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2 bedroom, 2-bathroom end-unit condo w/ attached heated garage on the mountain (bus route). Unfurnished. No pets, no smoking. Hardwood floors, fireplace, deck, washer/dryer, internet, cable, water, heat, incl. 1 yr. lease. $1350/mo. email quailruncondo@aol.com STEAMBOAT:3BD 3BA, next to ski mountain, fully furnished, shuttle bus, NP, NS, WD, $1800 month, Call 970-819-1540 STEAMBOAT:WINTER RENTAL at The Timbers: 2BR loft, fireplace, views. Furnished Available for ski season, $1K month +electric.

970-879-1776.

STEAMBOAT:Completely Remodeled! 1BD, 1BA Walton Vllg, NS, NP. $850 + deposit.

970-310-3101 STEAMBOAT:Condo on mountain. 2BD, 1BA. Cute, clean, great karma! 970-846-2631 STEAMBOAT:$675, 1bd, 1ba Park Meadows, fully furnished remodeled end unit. Low utilities, NP. Available 1/11. 303-324-7700.

STEAMBOAT:Clean and bright corner unit 1BD +1BA, fireplace, WD, NS, NP, Hot tubs, pool, volleyball and tennis courts $825.

970-846-4524 STEAMBOAT:Great landlord seeking great tenants! Five exceptional properties available for long term rental. 3 mountain condos, 2 sf homes.

970-846-3353 STEAMBOAT:Quail Run townhome 3BD, 3BA, 2Car Garage, on mountain, bus route, heat included. $1850 +electric.

NS, NP. 970-846-7953, 949-201-6611.

STEAMBOAT:Yampa View Mountain Condo, 2BD, 2BA, new upgrades, partially furnished, includes cable, internet. NS, NP. $1100, responsible tenant.

970-846-3766, 970-846-2157 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, hardwood floors, new carpet, FP, breath taking views, quiet complex, low utilities. Available immediately. $750, NS, NP. 970-846-2120.

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA and 2BD, 2BA available, garage NS, NP, bus, gas FP, most utilities included; 1st, last, security. Call 970-846-0310 STEAMBOAT:Large 1BR, 1BA with attached heated garage. Includes: WD, Flatscreen TV, Cable, Internet, All utilities. NS, NP, Bus route, Avail 12/1, $1,100. 970-846-7423.

STEAMBOAT:Shadow Run, 2BD, 2BTH, 2nd floor, remodeled, new carpet and appliances, bus route & WD. References. $900 month. NP. 970-879-1965

STEAMBOAT:Seasonal rental 3BD, 3BA +loft, walk and /or ski down to gondola, also on bus route, covered carport 305-401-7474.

STEAMBOAT:Sunray Meadows, Nearly New, 3BD, 2BA, 2 car heated garage, WD, NS, NP, Mountain Views. $1650/month. 917-902-3540

HAYDEN:Brand new end unit @ Creek View.

2BD, 2BA. Fully equipped kitchen, nice finishes, best location in town,low utilities, NS. snowplowing incl. $995 monthly. 970-819-5587 www.photobucket.com/creekview

STEAMBOAT:Pines, 1BD, 1BA unfurnished, 1st floor, Mountain views, bus, FP, walk to City market, HT, $800, NS, NP. 10/15.

970-879-5011

STEAMBOAT:First month FREE, with year lease.

1BD, 1BA Walton Village, furnished, beautiful unit, NS, NP. 1st, last, deposit. $1,100.

970-819-7505

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STEAMBOAT:2 Blocks to DT. 1bd, 1ba Condo.

Flexible Lease Options, $900 +electric, NS, NP, WD. 1st, last, deposit required. 970-846-8511.

STEAMBOAT:2bd, 2.5ba. Available now.

Spa, laundry, workout room. NS, NP. $1000 month, +first, last, deposit.

970-846-7195.

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STEAMBOAT:Northstar Studio, full kitchen, on mountain, bus-route, includes internet, cable, WD, NP, $675 1-year lease, $775 ski season only. 970-846-5099 STEAMBOAT:Furnished 1BD, 2BA Walton Village WD, NS, NP, Gas Fireplace, HotTub, Cable. Quiet Building. First, Last, Deposit. $800 +utilities.

970-879-6189

STEAMBOAT:$1950 Hillside 3BD, 2.5BA +2 car garage NICE Pets Negotiable.

Available 11/1. Call 970-846-8247 visit this and MORE online at www.steamboatlivng.com.

STEAMBOAT:Quiet, country-like setting, Fairview neighborhood, fantastic views, 5 min walk to downtown, 2bd, 1ba, oversized 2 car garage, built 2006, 2 stories, sunny, high ceilings, deck, hiking trails. $1600.

970-879-7736. http://rockies.craigslist.org/apa/142989951 0.html STEAMBOAT:2bd, 1ba, middle unit, furnished, utilities included. On the mountain, bus route, NP, NS. $1,000 monthly. Call Bill 970-879-2854.

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2.5BA, 2 car garage, WD, hot water baseboard heat, gas stove, on bus route, pets negotiable, $2000 +utilities.

970-846-3221 STEAMBOAT:Available November. Sunny, Clean, Great Location! 4BR 3BA, Garage, Gas Woodstove, Yard, Views, Near Bus, Pet friendly $1650. 970-734-4919. http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view /12390007 STEAMBOAT:Downtown 2BD 1BA cozy, quiet ground level. WD, NP, NS. Lease, First, Last, Security $1000 month + utilities.

970-879-9038 STEAMBOAT:Private, new, furnished, 2 or 4BD, 2BA, near mountain, $1900. 970-870-1020. www.treehausGQ.realtors.officelive.com STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, fenced yard, decks, hot tubs. Off Tamarack. Bus-route, 1-car garage, WD, NS. Pets ok. Rent Negotiable.

970-879-5507.

PHIPPSBURG: Duplex, 3BD, 2BA, large single car garage, large yard, radiant heat, newer, efficient. $950 +utilities, NS, dogs considered.

(970)819-4422 STEAMBOAT:BETWEEN TOWN & MTN: NEW 3BD, 2.5BTH, OFFICE NOOK, 2 CAR GARAGE, STEAM SHOWER. HOT TUB MAINT., SNOW REMOVAL, LAWN CARE, WATER, SEWER, TRASH INCLUDED. NS. PETS OK. $2300.

970-819-1658.

OAK CREEK:2BD, 1BA, recently updated, flooring, paint and windows. $550 monthly plus utilities, NS, Pets considered. 1st, deposit.

970-736-2383 STEAMBOAT: On the Mountain, 2BD, 1BA, WD, Wood Stove, Hospital Area, Newly Remodeled, $1,000 Monthly, Lease. Available November 1st.970-734-8500

STEAMBOAT:700 sqft. Move in now, 1BD, 1BA Partially furnished, walk to downtown, bus route, WD, Fireplace, NP. 970-819-1100.

STEAMBOAT:1bedroom Walton Village condos available, $700 a month.

3bedroom furnished home downtown available, $2000-2400 month. NS, NP, WD www.AxisWestRealty.com or 970.879.8171 and 970-846-1052.

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STEAMBOAT:Walton Creek 3BD, 2BA, corner unit, pool & hot tub, on bus route. NP. Avail Oct. $1195. Call Central Park Management 879-3294.

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, Great Location Downtown. Newly remodeled, ideal for couple or roomates. $1,200 furnished, all utilities included. NS, NP 970-846-8364 HAYDEN:2BD Duplex, $650 monthly +utilities +deposit, NP, gas heat, deck, quiet neighborhood, Available Now. 970-879-1200 STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, WD, Woodstove, Large Yard, Year Lease, NS, Pet Negotiable. Unfurnished, Near HIgh School, Green House, $1100 +deposit. 970-734-5565

STEAMBOAT:Gorgeous, furnished top corner, 1bd, fireplace, WD, granite, amenities, bus stop, long term. NP, NS. Last +deposit. $1100.

970-879-6717, 970-846-6717.

STEAMBOAT:Ski House for rent!

3bedrooms, 2bathrooms, VIEWS, storage, walk to ski, quiet, awesome neighborhood. $1800 month plus utilities. 970-846-8145

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA Walton Village, top corner. Remodeled, furnished, pool, hot tubs, cable, WD, NS, NP. $800 +deposit.

970-819-2257.

STEAMBOAT:MUST SEE! Incredible views, 2 blocks to Gondola. Remodeled, furnished, 2BD, 1BA. New appliances, woodstove, WD, NS, NP. $990. 970-481-7640.

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STEAMBOAT:2bd, 1.5bath on mountain, bus route, deck, yard, 1car garage, WD, good pets ok. NS $1200 month, +deposit. John 970-231-3498.

STEAMBOAT:3bd +loft, downtown. Large fenced yard, backs to Emerald Mountain. WD. Large master suite. $1650 per month. Pets negotiable. 970-846-6683.

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STEAMBOAT:Great Deal! 3BD 2BA, WD, woodstove, gas heat, yard, views, pet friendly, $1300; With garage $1400; 2 garages $1500 303-888-2390

STEAMBOAT:FURNISHED LOVELY 1BR, 1BA, WD, includes utilities, TV, 20 minutes to town.

One person. NS, NP, $895. 970-870-6423 OAK CREEK:3BD, 2BA, WD, storage, NS. Water, sewer, trash included, $975 monthly. 1st, last, $500 deposit. 970-736-8229

STEAMBOAT/STAGECOACH:Cozy 2 & 3 bedroom country homes for rent in Steamboat or Stagecoach. N.S. Pet negotiable. $1000-$1400. Furnished or non-furnished. Senior discount. Call Capt. Steve. 970-846-7394

STEAMBOAT:$1300 PER MONTH LETS YOU ENJOY UNBELIEVABLE SUNSETS. 3BD, 2BA home in quiet neighborhood. WD first, last, security No smoking, no drugs. Sunrises also come with this home. 970-879-0655

STEAMBOAT:Quiet neighborhood on culdesac, Fish Creek area, large .37 acre yard, 3-4BD, 2BA, 2 car garage, $2100, first, last, deposit, 8-12 month lease, lease purchase available, 970-846-1751, 970-819-6358.

OAK CREEK: 2BD, 1BA, partially furnished home. Large fenced yard, dogs ok, $1100 month +utilities.

Available 11/01 360-649-4442 or 919-815-3404.

Cozy house on Butcher Knife Creek. Large one bedroom, 1 bath with washer dryer. Looking for individual or professional couple. $1100 month + deposit. Lease options. 846-3712 STEAMBOAT:Downtown by Butcherknife Park.

3BD, 2BA, WD, NS, NP, furnished or unfurnished, utilities incl, Short, Long Term $1800 month. 970-948-5393.

STEAMBOAT:Old Town. Newer. 3/4 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms. Family home. On creek path. Quiet street. Walk to schools. WD. Fireplace. NS. Pets negotiable. $2,400. 435-260-1715.

NORTH ROUTT:REDUCED RENT! 3BD 3BA remodeled log home, superb views. Propane, electric heat, WD, NS, NP. $1250, sec +utilities.

650-776-1215.

STEAMBOAT:Hillside Drive, 3-4BD house, fenced yard, great views, large wood stove, free firewood, bus route, WD, $2200, Pets friendly, 720-810-0870 STEAMBOAT:6,000sqft furnished house, 5BD + heated 3 car garage +2,400sqft detached heated shop, 8.5 acres, 9 mi from town.

970-846-5099 STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, office, 2 car garage, steps from DT and Emerald, WD, pets negotiable, $1850 month. 970-846-0218 CRAIG:3BD, 2BA 8 miles from town, room for horses. First, last, security. $1200 month.

970-629-1473.

YAMPA:Available NOW! 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.

CRAIG/HAYDEN:820 Breeze Street -Craig 5Bdrm, 3Bath $1000 month, $1000sd 236 Harvest Drive- HAYDEN 3Bdrm, 2Bath $900mth, $900sd Call Shellie Country Living Realty 970-629-8016 STEAMBOAT:Furnished executive home in secluded neighborhood. Spectacular views, 3BD, 4BA, 2car garage, hottub. seasonal- annual. $3200 +security+ utilities. Available 11/1 970-846-4680 STAGECOACH:4BD, 3BA, LAKE VIEW! Hot tub, NS, WD, pet negotiable. $1,900 month.

970-736-0031.

STAGECOACH:Ranch style 3BD, 2BA, oversized garage, pets ok, Available now! $1500 includes water, sewer, trash. 1st, last, deposit required. 970-846-1993 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, only 2 blocks up from post office, WD, full basement, furnished, well insulated, NP, NS $750 +utilities.

970-819-5900.

OAK CREEK:2BR, 1BA house for rent. New remodel and sunny. $900 month includes water, sewer, trash and electric. Call 970-846-3824 STEAMBOAT:Quiet dog ok. Old Town, Best location, Walk everywhere -1bd, 1ba aval. 12/1, great yard $900.00. 970-819-0833 STEAMBOAT:Hillside, 3BR, 2BA. Unfurnished, garage, WD. On Bus. NP, NS. $1500 month +utilities. Lease. 970-879-8161.

STEAMBOAT:Mountain area. Huge, gorgeous 3BD, over 2200 sqft. One garage space available. NS, NP. Lowered rate $1850, lease negotiable. 970-846-5813.

STEAMBOAT:Downtown, next to Ice Rink, Howelson Hill nordic track. 3BD, 2BA. Fenced yard, deck, storage shed. $1500, +deposit.

970-291-9149.

STEAMBOAT:Great old town location! 2-3BD, 1BA, lots of storage, basement. NS, NP, WD $1,150 monthly.

970-879-3208 970-846-1379 YAMPA:2bedroom Log home $850.00 month.

First, Last, Damage year lease. 970-638-4455 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, +office. WD. Historical log cabin in Strawberry Park (was Portia Mansfield’s). $1,000 month all inclusive.

970-879-7838.

STEAMBOAT:Beautiful 3BD, 3.5BA, 3-car garage, $1800. Large 2+BD caretaker, $1000. NS, WD, Snow Removal. On 49 acres, both $2200.

970-879-1544 STEAMBOAT:Furnished 2+BD, 2BA, featuring extra 1BD, 1BA walkout apartment, 12 miles from Steamboat on 5 acres in Blacktail. Includes two car detached garage, beautiful views and hot tub. Snowplow provided. Pets negotiable. 12 month $1350 +utilities, 6 months $1550 +uitilites. 970-846-7653.

OAK CREEK:1bd 1ba, newly remodeled, WD, NS, pet negotialbe. $800 month +utilities plus 1st & last month. 970-946-7505 STEAMBOAT:OLD TOWN. 1BD, included are WD, DW, 2 storage sheds, 2 car parking, mountain views, private. $875, 6 month lease.

970-879-7582.

HAYDEN:3BD, 2BA, 2-car garage, WD, NS, Pets negotiable, $1,300 monthly. 970-276-2079 or 402-659-3283 OAK CREEK:Charming remodeled 1BR home.

Large fenced yard, WD, NS, Pets OK. First, last, security. $775 +utilities. 970-846-5667 MILNER: Small mobile home on ranch located on Trout Creek, ten minutes West of Steamboat.

NP, NS, $600 monthly. 970-879-3699 STEAMBOAT:Strawberry Park 4BD, 2BA $2000, garage, horse OK. Snowmobile parking; Horse boarding $125. Room in town, bath, $650. Paul 970-846-9783.

STEAMBOAT:4+Bd, 3.5BA 4,500 sqft. 2+ car heated garage, fenced yard, NS, WD. $2500 +utilities, deposit. Rent to own available.

605-673-3571.

STEAMBOAT:$1650 month, partial paid utilities, 3bdr, 2bath home, WD, NS, pets negotiable, lg kitchen, deck, btwn town and mtn 846-9106 OAK CREEK:3BD/ 1BA cabin, 40 acres. Partially furnished. 6 miles-Oak Creek. 20 miles -Steamboat. $700 +utilities, deposit $700. Pets ok, available immediately, long-term, Trout Creek location. 970-736-8539 STEAMBOAT:Two Ranch houses. 8mi. from Steamboat. 3BD, 3BA $1900 (OBO) utilities included. Cabin- $800 (OBO). 970-879-1661. www.hugetrout.com/rent Discount for Caretaking.

STEAMBOAT:4BD, 4BA includes custom caretaking unit with separate kitchen. 2car heated garage. On mountain, decks, views, NS, NP Rent as one. First, Last, Deposit. $2400.

808-357-7244 mullerdoug@yahoo.com HAYDEN:Nice small 1BD, 1BA cottage. New paint, carpet. $500 month. Available 11/1. Pets okay. 1st, last, deposit. Call 970-846-0794.

OAK CREEK:4+BD, 3BA, 1 acre lot, garage, car port, view of the flat tops, $1300 month +utilities. First, security. 970-846-0467.

YAMPA:1BD, 1BA house, quiet and comfortable, furnishings available, lease negotiable. woodstove and propane. $650 monthly, includes water and trash, 970-638-4495 STEAMBOAT: PRICE REDUCED New 3BD,2.5BA, 2-car heated garage, large master suite, gas fireplace, woodfloors, radiant heat, lawn mowing, snow removal included, WD, NS, 594 Park View Dr, year lease, $1,800 month +utilities.

Can email photos. (970)819-0558 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.

YAMPA:2bedroom, 1bath house in town on large 1/4 acre lot, great for dogs, woodstove, propane heat, WD, DW. $750. 970-445-7664 STEAMBOAT:Quiet Location. 3BD, 2BA home on Anglers Drive. $2250 month plus utilities.

970-879-3311.

STEAMBOAT:3bd, 2ba in Old Town, WD, DW, NS, NP. $1400 month. First, last, deposit.

970-870-8168.

MILNER:Great family house on quiet, fenced lot.

Updated 3br, 2bth ranch, energy efficient; large garage; pet considered, $1350.

Ray 970-846-3048 HAYDEN:3bd, 2bath with fenced yard. Pets ok. $900 with year lease plus SD. New carpet, paint.

Available immediately.

Kristy 970-846-3805 HAYDEN:3BD, 2BA home. Includes appliances.

Partially furnished. South of Hayden, 15 minutes from Twentymile mine. NP, NS. 970-276-3668 970-824-5690.

STEAMBOAT:Great house, great neighborhood. Unfurnished 2BD 1BA, WD, NP. $900 +utilities. 970-846-4218.

HAYDEN:Ranch House, 2 miles E Hayden, 3BD, 1BA Pet possible, NS, long term lease. $1050 month. Call 970-629-1977

STEAMBOAT:Rent or sale, 3BD, 1BA in Dream Island. Good for family or room. $8000 to buy, $800 to rent. 970-846-6429.

HAYDEN: Two 2BD, 1BA’s on private lot. Clean and quiet, NS, NP. $775 / $650 month.

(970)846-9922 CRAIG:3BD, 2BA on Thompson Hill. Large yard, 1 car garage, shed, animals welcome. $1000 monthly, $500 deposit, plus utilities.

970-291-9174.

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA NS, NP, WD. $825, including utilities. Furnished with private yard.

Call Eric 970-846-1334.

CLARK:3BD, 2BA double wide off of RCR62, adjacent to national forest. 2 stall horse barn, no smokers. $1150 month. 970-846-6021.

STEAMBOAT:Great Spot! Doublewide 3BD, 2BA, Furnished NS, NP. For mature, responsible adults. Lot rent & trash included. $1500 +security (970)457-7125 Craig-3bedroom, 2bath, washer&dryer, remodeled, small pets ok w/$300 pet deposit. $975/month, prefer 1yr lease, $500sd. Call 970-824-3023 or 970-361-5618 STEAMBOAT:Clean 3BD, on bus route $1100 Room also available on bus route, $400 + UTL Quiet neighborhood. Call 970-871-0867.

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, hardwood floors, WD, new kitchen appliances, NS, NP. $1350 month +$700 deposit. Available Nov. 1st 970-871-6033

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STEAMBOAT:Small 1bedroom, 1bath, Mobile Home for rent in Dream Island. $725 monthly + utilities, no pets. Call; 970-879-0261 OAK CREEK: 3BD, 2BA, pets okay, WD, fenced yard, $850 plus utilities. Option to purchase!

970-736-8166

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1Ba, Whistler Village, Unfurnished, Gas FP, large deck, HT, Pool, NP, View of Emerald Mountain. $1,000 /$950 discounted.

970-879-1982 CRAIG:Ridgeview. 2-3BD, 1BA. Fenced yard with deck, garage, WD. NS, NP. $875 +utilities.

Security deposit, references. 1 year lease.

970-824-4223

STEAMBOAT:Whistler 2BD, 1BA, Furnished end unit. Views, new appliances and insulation, December-May, NS, No dogs. $825 per month.

310-968-4507

STEAMBOAT:Pets negotiable! Chinook Lane, 2BD, 2BA, bus route. Furnished, WD, NS, lease.

1st, last, deposit $1300 +utilities. Available now. 970-222-0913

STAGECOACH:Cheap 3BD, 2BD Stagecoach townhome with large rooms. Short or long term lease avail now. $1,100-$1,000 deposit. Questions call 720-435-4773

STEAMBOAT:Old Town Fully furnished 3 bedroom 3.5bath, garage, $2250 per month, rent discounted first 2 months. Candice 970-870-0497 or 970-846-1642

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA Whistler Townhome unit gas FP, large deck, Fresh paint, WD, bus route, NP, NS. $900 month +utilities. 970-870-1413

HAYDEN:Beautiful 3BD, 2BA. end unit, 2car heated garage, microwave, Fireplace, WD hook-ups $1150 970-756-6298 Avail Now, 6 month or month-to-month.

STEAMBOAT:4Bedroom, 4Bath. New Paint and Carpet, Garage, 2 Master Bedrooms, Decks, Bus route, WD, DW, FP, NS, Pets ok. $2000 (includes some utilities). Available November, flexible lease. Call 970-819-9826.

STEAMBOAT:Cheery 2BD, 1BA, Whistler, some utilities included, NS, NP $1075. 970-846-4472 HAYDEN: New Town Home @ Creek View. 3BD, 2.5BA. Stainless steel appliances, garage, fenced-in dogyard, nice finishes, great location in town. Snow plowing included, NS. $1245 monthly.

RENT-TO-BUY OPTIONAL. 970-819-5587.

See example @ http://photobucket.com/creekview STEAMBOAT:Saddle Creek, 4bd 3ba suite, high finishes, heated 2+ car garage, quiet, gondola views, bus route, WD, FP, NS, NP, cable, water included, $1600, 970-879-8605 STEAMBOAT:Available immediately; 2BR 1BA, Whistler end unit. Pool, hot tubs, WD, water, trash, cable. 1st, last, deposit; $975 +G&E; NS, NP. 970-846-8760.

STEAMBOAT:EVERYTHING INCLUDED! Utilities, cable, TV, internet & snow removal! $1850 negotiable. 3BD, 3BA, 2car garage, 2-patios, WD, FP. Rusty 970-846-6739.

STAGECOACH:3BD, 2BA townhome. Great views, unfurnished. First, last, security. $950 +utilities. NP. Available Now. 970-618-1727 STEAMBOAT: Beautiful 4BD, 3.5BA, 1 car garage, between mountain and town.

Great Mountain Views! Bus, WD, NS, NP. $1,550. 970-846-6423.

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA Villas unit, on the mountain, WD, DW, FP, heated garage, hot-tub. Fully /semi-furnished. $1,350 monthly. Available immediately. 970-734-5006 STEAMBOAT:Whistler, Furnished, End unit, 2BD, 1.5BA, upgraded features, gas heating, bay windows. $895 large deck, BBQ, pool, security deposit. 805-347-9604 STEAMBOAT:Whistler 2BD, 1.5BA many upgrades, unfurnished, flexible terms, on mountain. NS, NP, Pool, hot-tub, bus-route. WD, $1150. MUST SEE! 800-600-9411.

STEAMBOAT:FAMILY FRIENDLY: 4BR 4BA, sunny, recently remodeled end unit. WD, FP, garage, bus. NP. Responsible renters only.

Available 11/01 $2100 +utilities.

301-437-4927.

HAYDEN:Beautiful 3bd, 2ba overlooking town.

Newly remodeled, fireplace, heated 2 car garage. $1000 monthly, low utilities. NS. 970-846-6144.

STEAMBOAT:Chinook Townhome. 2BR, 2BA. Unfurnished. WD. NS, NP. $1150 month +utilities. Lease. 970-879-8161.

STEAMBOAT:MOUNTAIN! Bright, clean, furnished. 2BD, 1.5BA, WD, DW, FP, bus, NS, No dogs. $1250, short term lease.

970-846-7838.

STEAMBOAT: 4BD, 4BA +garage. Bright End-unit, Bus route, WD +DW, Fireplace, decks, NS, NP $1800 includes cable, hi-speed internet 970-846-2294

STEAMBOAT:DOWNTOWN. Large 3BD, 3BA. 2 living areas. Private decks and insane views on a private drive. NS, pets negotiable. $1900 monthly.

Available now.

Call Tim 970-846-7873.

STAGECOACH:GREAT FOR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS! Townhome, 4bd, 2bath, 3 stories, 3 decks, wood burning stove. $1400.

970-393-3922.

STEAMBOAT:Luxury Duplex, incredible views, 3BD, 2.5BA, leasing now with flexible terms, high end furnishings included, $2,500, 2car garage, NS (303)904-2377 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: 3BD, 2.5BA, 2car heated garage, gas fireplace, mountain views, very clean. $1800 month 1st & security. 970-871-4847

STEAMBOAT:Master bedroom with private bath in large new home, $550 split utilities, no lease, NP, NS, call for details 970-367-5509 STEAMBOAT:Master bedroom, New 3BD, 2.5BA furnished townhome, WD, DW, Wifi. $750, $695, $625, or $1850 entire. Come see today, 970-846-0440 STEAMBOAT:1 bedroom with private bath in new house. All utilities included, WD, internet, Direct TV. $575 970-870-2944 STEAMBOAT:CHEAP RENT! $550 includes all wireless, cable, WD ect. 2 available bedrooms with private bath, flexible lease. Call 970-846-4013 STEAMBOAT:Master bedroom suite, plus garage space. Down town, newly remodeled. Hillside views with deck. WD, dogs negotiable. $700-850. 970-846-0267.

STEAMBOAT:Master bedroom with private bath in large new home, $550 split utilities, no lease, NP, NS, call for details 970-367-5509

STEAMBOAT:1BD in 3BD, 2BA Mountain Townhome on pond, $550 +gas /electric. NS, NP. Cable, Internet, furnished /unfurnished, remodeled, WD. Chris:970-846-2469.

STEAMBOAT:Furnished room available in quiet, owner-occupied home. $525 includes utilities.

On bus route, WD, internet. No dogs allowed.

No deposits or lease required. Call 871-7638 STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA in a 2BD, 2BA Rocky’s Condo to share. $600 month, +deposit, half electric. 970-879-0045, 970-846-5270 STEAMBOAT:AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Roommate wanted to share furnished 3bd 2bth house close to town and bus stop. No lease or deposit, $550 a month includes utilities, wireless internet, cable, WD. Call 970-291-1143 STEAMBOAT:Huge bedroom, private bath, close to ski area, hot tub, utilities included, $700 month. 970-846-9983

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WALDEN:Tired of paying overpriced office space rent? Need a new view? Office space available in Walden, $.80 sqft. 970-723-2731 STEAMBOAT:Best location on Oak St. 1000 sq ft office on main floor. $1900 month +utilities.

970-734-6191.

STEAMBOAT:11 miles SW. Sunny bedroom older farm house. Shared home, modest rent exchange for minimal chores. NS, NP, ND. (970)879-5640

STEAMBOAT:3 Copper Ridge Units. OfficesWarehouse - Mezzanines. 12ft garage Doors outside storage.

Two big, one small.

970-879-7659, 970-846-9643

STEAMBOAT:2 Rooms with private baths in newer townhome. On bus route. Great privacy layout. $550 month +1/4 utilities. Rob 720-206-5825 STEAMBOAT:Roommate to share 2BD, 1BA House in Fairview. Great spot, yard, WD. Available Now. $450 month + utilities, Deposit.

970-846-4980 STEAMBOAT:Needed, one responsible roommate to share Sun Ray condo. Everything provided. $650, first, last. 970-819-8984, leave message.

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

STEAMBOAT: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: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.

STEAMBOAT:Two units in Copper Ridge, Warehouse/ Showroom/ Office . 900 sqft and 1300 sqft. Can be combined. 800-540-5063 YARD SPACE: Becker Tree Service. Space to share in CopperRidge. $200 to $300 month.

Available 11/1. Call Jeff @ 970-734-5190.

STEAMBOAT:2BD live & work, Copper Ridge. Approx 900 sqft living +deck, 1000 sqft work area. Quiet surroundings.

909-816-1753

STEAMBOAT:Road frontage 1,000SF shop with well appointed 450SF office. Also, 1524SF and 2280SF shop $8SF, dock height. Lowest in town. 970.879.9133 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

GREAT RECESSION PRICE

STEAMBOAT: 1107 Lincoln. Three-room suite. ($1,200.00 month); single office ($400.00 month). Private parking, DSL, conference room, kitchen. 879-6200, Ext. 16.

STEAMBOAT:Lincoln Avenue Frontage.

2,000sqft up to 6,000sqft. Tenant finish required. Loading dock access. GREAT RETIL LOCATION! $20 per sqft, NNN. Cindy 970-846-3243 OAK CREEK:Do you need an office to better serve your South Routt clients? Exceptional, affordable spaces available in professional building on Main Street of Oak Creek. Rent includes utilities. 970-736-2513 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:Office rentals in Bogue Enterprise Center at CMC. Copy center, kitchen, conference rooms, SCORE counseling, and great views of mountain. $300 includes utilities and internet. 870-4491. Start ups welcome.

STEAMBOAT: Office space singles to 5 room suites. Historic building 737 Lincoln and Mountain location. Private parking both locations. 970-870-3473

Jim Cook 846-1746

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Successful custom log furniture company looking for a creative partner for expanding business. 970-756-5647.

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

STEAMBOAT:THE VICTORIA 10th & Lincoln.

Flexible square-footage. Retail and Office spaces, sale or lease. 970-875-2413 Hal Unruh, Prudential Steamboat Realty

HAYDEN:1100sqft. Office, retail, studio, gallery, live, work space, parking. Ground floor on Main Street. Available 12/1. NS, NP, $800.

970-846-8080.

AVAILABLE NOW DOWNTOWN AT THE VICTORIA. Custom finished office space, sized to meet individual needs, 200sqft /up. Sale /lease.

970-846-1186.

Just 10% Down-Own a Live/Work Unit O f f e r e d at $329,000 #126694 Copper Ridge, your next address for your home and business. Beautiful living area has slab granite countertops, warm and inviting hickory flooring throughout and solid oak doors, cabinets and trim. Low association dues. Large warehouse with half bath is ready for your offices and garage spaces. Call Suellyn Godino at (970)846-9967 Prudential Steamboat Realty Exceptional value at Fox Creek Park. Only one unit with road frontage. Style, central location and parking. 1800SF. Financing Available.

970.879.9133

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STEAMBOAT:Auto, RV and Boat Storage. Gated Security Cameras, Covered and Open Storage.

Prices starting at $35 month. RESERVE TODAY 970-824-6464 www.craigstorage.com 970-879-6464 www.steamboatstorage.com

STEAMBOAT:New 4BD, 4BA home with oversized heated 2car garage, 1 month or longer rental. Fully furnished including linens, conveniently location to ski area, stores and on bus route. $3900 month including all utilities.

Chuck 970-846-5633

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CRAIG:Great buisiness location in the heart of historic downtown. Alot of foot traffic equals increased sales. 1,000 sqft. $995.

970-824-4768.

HAYDEN: Hayden Airport Garages heated 1 car garage, $190 month. 619-992-9045

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Prepare for Winter! Offered at $234,500 & $239,500 #s 126155 & 126157 With winter a p proaching, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it time to consider your warehouse/industrial needs? These two Copper Ridge Industrial Park units are priced to sell!

Take a look at the best deals in Copper Ridge today!

Call Anne Mayberry at 970-846-1425 or Pam Vanatta at 970-291-8100 www.SteamboatEstates.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

STEAMBOAT:Copper Clock Building- 500 SF 2nd Floor Office @ $500 month All Inclusive and 2800 SF 1st Floor Office -Warehouse @ under $10SF, Great Signage, Bright and Sunny, Parking, Good Location. Call Central Park Management 970-879-3294.

STEAMBOAT: BEAR RIVER CENTERBeautiful 2nd floor space available immediately! Located on Yampa Ave in the heart of downtown. Perfect for salon, spa, gallery, or office space 400-960SF. Central Park Management today for more information. 970-879-3294 STEAMBOAT:Pentagon West Office spaces available starting at $200 month + cam. Common kitchen, private entrances, and dog friendly. 970-846-4267

Top floor QUAIL RUN $259,000 attached garage, low HOA dues. Call Sue Weber 970-846-5803 Old Town Realty to see today.

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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 970-846-8815www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

Fortunes Pizza/ Subs. Popular restaurant, remodeled. Consistent quality, Great location.

Training, consultation. $225,000. Business only: $75,000. Upper Yampa Realty 970-736-8454 www.UpperYampaRealty.com

STEAMBOAT:Blue Sage Cr. 2BD available in 4BD. WiFi, WD, Storage, NS, NP, $550 +partial utilities, deposit. 970-846-6034

STEAMBOAT:Room(s) in sunny, 4BD house near library on bus line. Views, WD, decks, NP, NS, storage. $550 includes utilities 970-879-4862.

PRICED TO SELL top floor Walton Village. Beautifully maintained, gas fireplace, quiet location. #126676, $168,900. Call anytime to see.

Heather Ruggiero 846-1717 or Sue Weber 846-5803. Old Town Realty.

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WALTON VILLAGE CONDO Bright 1BR/1BA ground ďŹ&#x201A;oor corner unit with deck, wood ďŹ&#x201A;oor, FP, W/D and numerous amenities. Ideal primary, second home or rental property.

First time homebuyers take note and act quickly for $8,000 tax credit. $164,900.

Valerie Lish

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Highmark Indulgence Offered at $1,850,000 #126772 Directly across from the gondola youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find this 3 bedroom luxury unit at the Highmark of Steamboat Springs! Indulge yourself with granite counters & stainless steel appliances in the gourmet kitchen and soft, European bedding. Nuances included flat-screen TVs, central audio system, cozy fireplace and balcony with stunning mountain views. On-site concierge services, on-call private shuttles, ski valet, fitness center, indoor/outdoor pool and hot tubs.

Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

Exquisite Christie Club Offered at $189,000 #126715 At the base of the Steamboat Ski Area lies this truly captivating ski in/ski out 4 bedroom condominium facing the slopes. This one-seventh fractional ownership is immaculate and hassle-free. Nuances include granite slab countertops in the kitchen, custom maple trim, lofted ceilings above the gorgeous stone fireplace and a private master suite with large windows for incredible views. Outdoor heated pool, hot tubs, fitness center, ski valet, ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lounge and private, on-call shuttle. Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

True 1BR at the Rockies - Coverts into 2BR unit.

Great condition, close to parking with only a few steps to door. Walk to the slopes! Golf membership Offered at $159,000 #126789 Molly Hibbard Prudential 970-846-8536

HAVE IT ALL AT A GREAT PRICE! Offered at $249,000 #126131 WOW what a view from this immaculately maintained and remodeled 3 BD/2 BA Stagecoach Townhome. Newer siding, roof, windows, flooring and kitchen including stainless steel appliances. Nestled in an aspen forest with views of Stagecoach Reservoir and the surrounding mountains. Price reduced 16K to $249,000. Call Lisa Olson or Beth Bishop at 970-875-0555 to find out more or see virtual tours at www.lisaolson.com. Prudential Steamboat Realty

HAVE IT ALL AT A GREAT PRICE!

Offered at $249,000 #126131

WOW what a view from this immaculately maintained and remodeled 3 BD/2 BA Stagecoach Townhome. Newer siding, roof, windows, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring and kitchen including stainless steel appliances.

Nestled in an aspen forest with views of Stagecoach Reservoir and the surrounding mountains.

Price reduced 16K to $249,000.

Call Lisa Olson or Beth Bishop at 970-875-0555 to ďŹ nd out more or see virtual tours at www.lisaolson.com.

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STEAMBOAT:Looking for responsible roommate to share Sunburst townhouse. Nice place, fully furnished. 2BD, 2BA, WD, DW. $650. Call David 727-656-2224.

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

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STEAMBOAT:Available now, upscale luxury 3BD, 21/2BA, Beautifully remodeled duplex to share with one other. Views, NS, WD, FP, HT, near mountain, bus route, pets negotiable. $750, +first, security. 970-819-0499, 970-870-6684.

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Only Walton Creek 2BD, 2BA. No Banks required, owner financing, low down $! NOW ONLY $234,000 Roy Powell 970-846-1661, RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT

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STEAMBOAT:LOWEST PRICE IN WALTON VILLAGE; 1BR ground floor, furnished; low HOA, great amenities, perfect starter FSBO $163,000 call Phyllis 970-846-4945

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 chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Three bedrooms plus a family room in this spacious 1/2 duplex a stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw from park and playground. Spacious 2 car garage with ample storage. Master suite w/walk-in closet and jet tub. Fantastic Ski Area views from back deck. Nice open great room w/vaulted ceilings, cozy gas stone ďŹ replace & wood ďŹ&#x201A;oors. Extra family room with kitchenette. Great ďŹ&#x201A;oorplan in a fantastic neighborhood.

Offered at $445,000. #126472 Call Lisa Olson or Beth Bishop at 970-875-0555 to ďŹ nd out more or see virtual tours at www.lisaolson.com.

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Little over 5 acres, 3bedroom, 2bath, walk-in closet, garden tub, laundry room, kitchen, nice front room. 861 Saddoris Dr. 970-629-0203

Luxury Ski In & Out Offered at $1,295,000 #126398 Gorgeous townhome-style rare offering. Ski-in ski-out on a ski access trail only steps from this unit. Private hot tub for unit in addition to amenities including heated year-round pool, tennis court, sauna, and athletic facility. Great view and oversized one-car garage. Professionally appointed and furnished, this luxurious home is a must-see! Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at 970-846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

Million Dollar Views! Offered at $349,900 #125897 Looking for that affordable house that has everything? Stop Looking because here it is. Enjoy spectacular views of the Zirkels from this 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in North Routt.

This home has had extensive upgrades throughout including a brand new kitchen. Store your cars, skis, snowmobiles, tools or whatever toys you may have in the oversized attached two car garage.

Call Cheryl Foote at 970-846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Offered at $430,000 # 1 2 6 4 8 2 Wonderful home with quality finishes in quiet neighborhood. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, great open floorplan with easy access from garage to 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

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 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 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.

RED HAWK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BANK OWNED Offered at $317,500 #126800 This beautifully designed and built 3 bed/3 ½ bath, 2 car garage single family home is in perfect condition and possibly the last Red Hawk deal before the 2009 recession foreclosures disappear into history. The Stillwater design includes the largest floor plan, hardwood and granite floors, granite tile kitchen island, Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, solid pine doors, vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets and a great deck for entertaining. The neighborhood features playground and gazebo to enjoy. Ready to move in and a wonderful neighborhood to enjoy. Call Darrin Fryer at 970-846-5551 www.steamboathomedeals.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Must see inside! This Mobile home is a tremendous value at $29,900! 3BD, Remodeled, Spacious.

Yard, Shade, Deck, Shed.

970-734-4595, 970-879-9050 Beautiful South Valley Home Offered at $1,240,000 #124719 Just remodeled 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home on over 35 acres in the beautiful South Valley. Enjoy the expansive views as you sit in your hot tub, or entertain in the brand new kichen and family area. Large outbuilding for all of the toys. Only 15 minutes from downtown Steamboat.

Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at 970-846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

SALE PENDING! No cash needed to purchase this locals charming remodeled house on great double lot. Fenced, washer, dryer. No dues! $139,900! Details: www.propertypanorama.com/71672

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

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Hunting property, 40 acres up to 220 acres.

Surrounded by BLM, 24 miles NW of Craig. $2000 an acre.

Owner financing.

254-625-0922.

Completely NEW! ALL appliances, pet friendly, fenced backyard, Gas FP, large deck over river, Energy efficient with additional shed. 2BD, 1BA on 2 lots (1 lot payment), parking for 3. Too much to list.

Call 970-734-8567 for viewing.

2BD mobile home with storage in Dream Island lot #41, nice condition $19,000 OBO. Chuck 970-846-5633

Motivated Seller, Price Reduced to $749,999 on Custom Log Home in Silver Spur. Amazing views, many upgrades, 4+bd, 3.5ba. FSBO Brokers Welcome.

970-879-1336.

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2001 Mobile Home. 2BD, 1BA, furnished, Oak Creek, Willow Hill #4. $22,000. 970-846-5877

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Dream Island #24, HUGE deck on River, Greenbelt across the road, New furnace, peaked roof, Privacy fence, Beautiful Landscaping & Many extras. Asking $35,000, but NO REASONABLE offer refused. 970-879-6303 New IRC Modularâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sold at invoice!

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Dignified Mountain Abode Offered at $1,395,000 #126654 Newly built and exquisite in every manner, this luxury Cimarron townhome gives you 5 bedrooms on three levels. Upgrades include shower & bath enclosures, security system, ceiling fans throughout, custom fireplace stonework and a quaint entry hall cubby. The finishing touches include Giallo Venizianno granite and knotty alder cabinetry, trim and doors. Within walking distance to the slopes, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy every minute that this 3,000+ sq ft villa has to offer.

Call Cam B o y d at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

Short Sale Deal! #124763

This 4+ BDRM is located in the desirable Bear Creek Subdivision just 1 mile from the ski base area and offers a yard, 2 car garage and a deck with mountain views as your backdrop. Includes special features like reading loft, upstairs recreation room, hot tub, and also almost 1200 sq ft of storage. This location is perfect for a permanent residence or vacation get-away. Deal! Deal! Deal! at $499,000.

Call Lisa Olson or Beth Bishop at 970-875-0555 to ďŹ nd out more or see virtual tours at www.lisaolson.com.

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LAND FSBO, 8 acres, motivated seller, surrounded by national forest. Sand Mountain, Steamboat Lake. Perfect recreational property.

Great hunting. 970-819-6897.

CRAIG:5 acre lot in Wilderness Ranch, #203.

Very treed, pines and aspens. $28,000.

970-824-0114 or 970-216-5837.

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Unbelievable Mountain Vista Townhome! Offered at $475,000 #126471 You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Chateau at Bear Creek 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 FSBO HUGE Herbage 3BD + loft, pet friendly, nightly rentals, summer pool, newly remodeled.

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FSBO:Beautiful Stagecoach Treed .86 acre lot on cul-de-sac, opens on 48 acre common area. $29,000. Owner carry, Low-Down PMT. 303-756-3232

A Rare Find! Offered at $79,900 #126712 9.28 acre parcel just off Morapos Road, on elk migration route! Portion of original family homestead, located aprox. 6 miles from prime elk hunting on the White River National Forest. Easy access off Co. Rd. #41 & power available across the road. Panoramic Views! Call Billie Vreeman at (970)620-0655 Prudential Steamboat Realty

OLD TOWN LOTS

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

Beautiful Historic Stone Ranch House & Cottage on 13 Acres In City Limits. Comprised of 31 platted lots. $1.8M 970-846-8796

CRAIG:40 acres- Newer log home, wind and solar powered, propane- only utility. 4 acres-Mobile home, rural power. Sold seperate or as one lot. 970-846-6424.

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Adorable Downtown! Offered at $520,000 #126651 This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home in downtown Steamboat Springs has Butcherknife Creek running through the side yard.

Bask in the open and bright main living area and enjoy a basement for storage and a loft! On the corner of 6th and Pine, leave your car at home and walk to schools, parks, restaurants, shopping, hot springs, and more. A quaint back patio is perfect for barbeques or hot tubbing. As cute on the inside as it is on the outside! Call Cam Boyd at 970-879-8100 ext. 416 or 970-846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Taliban attack kills Car bomb claims 100 in Pakistan Attack in Peshawar region was country’s deadliest since 2007 5 from UN in Kabul around the world where on the island.

So when the Communist Party served notice that it plans to impose price controls at those agros — ending one of Cuba’s few capitalist experiments — angry shoppers fearing yet more shortages turned on state inspectors in an unprecedented public rage.

Police were called to one farmers market this month when customers shouted and chanted at state workers conducting a routine inspection.

The Associated Press

PESHAWAR, Pakistan

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KABUL

Terrified U.N. workers scrambled over the roof or leaped from windows to escape choking smoke and gunfire after being awakened at dawn Wednesday when Taliban militants wearing police uniforms stormed a residential hotel packed with foreigners.

The assault, which killed 11 people including three militants, was one of a series of brazen attacks aimed at undermining the Nov. 7 presidential election runoff. It underscored the risks facing U.N. and Afghan officials in organizing the vote and the massive challenge for the U.S.led military force in curbing the determined insurgency.

Those challenges were highlighted across the border in Pakistan, where a car bomb killed 100 people — mostly women and children — while visiting U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was in the capital of Islamabad pledging support for the Pakistani campaign against Islamic militants.

Five U.N. employees, including an American, were among those killed at the guest house

in Kabul. Nationalities of the other U.N. victims were not released.

A Taliban spokesman claimed responsibility for the assault as well as rocket attacks at the presidential palace and the city’s main luxury hotel. The Taliban have warned Afghans that they risk attacks if they do not stay away from the polls for next week’s runoff.

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Suspected militants exploded a car bomb in a market crowded with women and children Wednesday, killing 100 people and turning shops selling wedding dresses, toys and jewelry into a mass of burning debris and bodies.

The attack in the northwestern city of Peshawar was Pakistan’s deadliest since 2007 and came as U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton visited the country to offer support for its fight against a strengthening al-Qaida and Taliban-led insurgency based along the Afghan border.

Clinton was three hours’ drive away in the capital meeting Pakistani government leaders when the bomb went off in Peshawar.

The bomb was directed squarely at civilians, unlike many previous blasts that have targeted security forces or government or Western interests.

UK cemetery: Share a grave with a stranger?

LONDON

So you think London, population 8 million, is crowded with the living?

There are many millions more under the soil of a city that has been inhabited for 2,000 years. And London is rapidly running out of places to put them.

Now, the city’s largest cemetery is trying to persuade Londoners to share a grave with a stranger.

Many other European countries regularly reuse old graves after a couple of decades.

Britain does not, as a result of Victorian hygiene obsession, piecemeal regulation and national tradition. In much of Britain, reusing old graves remains illegal, but the City of London cemetery is exploiting a legal loophole that allows graves in the capital with remaining space in them to be reclaimed after 75 years.

Russian space chief floats nuclear spaceship plan MOSCOW

Russia’s space agency is planning to build a new spaceship with a nuclear engine, its chief said Wednesday.

Anatoly Perminov said Wednesday that the preliminary design could be ready by 2012. He said it will then take nine more years and 17 billion rubles to build the ship.

“The implementation of this project will allow us to reach a new technological level surpassing foreign developments,” Perminov said. President Dmitry Medvedev urged the Cabinet to consider providing the necessary funding.

Cubans fear price control in their farmers markets HAVANA

The habanero peppers, oranges and peanuts cost more at Cuba’s free-market “agros” — farmers markets where vendors, not the government, set prices. But food stalls overflow with abundance not seen else-

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Moab 45/25

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Grand Junction 38/24 Durango 38/15

Cheyenne 30/22

Denver 34/17 Colorado Springs 38/16 Pueblo 40/16

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Today: Breezy and cold with a little snow at times. Highs 17 to 22.

New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) 1" Tonight: Clouds breaking; cold. Lows 6 to 13.

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Reported shoplifting cases per year in Steamboat Springs

■ More than $13 billion worth of goods are stolen from retailers each year, or more than $35 million per day.

■ There are more than 27 million shoplifters, or 1 in 11 people, in the United States.

■ There is no profile of the typical shoplifter. Men and women shoplift at about equal frequency.

■ About 25 percent of shoplifters are juveniles, meaning about 75 percent are adults.

■ A survey of shoplifters showed that habitual shoplifters steal about 1.6 times a week and are caught about 1 in every 48 times they shoplift. *All national shoplifting statistics are from research conducted in 2006.

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Stabile is leading two shoplifting prevention seminars 2007 22 today at 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 2008 32 p.m. at Centennial Hall on 10th 2009 31* Street. The free, 90-minute semi*Through Oct. 28 nars are hosted by Mainstreet Source: Steamboat Springs Steamboat Springs and are Police Department open to everyone.

Stabile said local shoplifting Stabile said many shoplifting spans a range of items, from cases aren’t noticed right away. people walking out of Walmart “I would say the vast majorwith a television in a shopping cart to others nabbing a candy ity go undetected until inventory is done and when (business bar from Kum & owners) run their Go. numbers for end “There’s nothing “Obviously, conof the year and cealable items are (police) can really look at the botthe most common,” do for me, unless I tom line,” he said.

Stabile said, adding know who the Lomas said that a shoplifter’s shoplifter is.” many cases likely age generally is not go unreported — a factor. “It’s kind Jan Lomas as is the case with of a common thing Artisans Market owner her store. that folks want “There’s nothto blame younger ing (police) can people, but it’s been really do for me, unless I know our experience that it pretty much runs the gamut of age who the shoplifter is,” she said.

“I have to write it off as a loss groups.”

Stabile said Colorado law on my taxes at the end of the allows business owners to file year, and then I pay the artist civil cases against shoplifters out. … Usually you discover it that assess a penalty of $250, in after the fact.”

Shoplifting was a consistent addition to the criminal charges the thieves may face. Theft problem for Lomas even before of less than $500 is a Class 2 the recession, she said, promptmisdemeanor, Stabile said, with ing her to attend a similar local a minimum penalty of three seminar several years ago.

She has since taken preventive months in jail and a $250 fine, and a maximum penalty of 12 steps including the purchase of months in jail and a $1,000 about $10,000 in glass cases to fine. Penalties increase with the lock up small items; lowering severity of the theft, criminal displays so staff can see across the store; placing registers near history and other factors.

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the front door; and doubling her staff to allow for more interaction with customers.

Stabile and Lomas said personal interaction often is the best deterrent to shoplifting.

“When retailers are cordial and make eye contact and greet customers, there is research from people that have been arrested for shoplifting that the No. 1 deterrent is human contact by the employee,” Stabile said. “Whether it’s because they know the person got a good look at them, or because there’s human contact that makes it personal.”

Lomas said she plans to attend one of today’s seminars.

“There’s never enough” preventive information, she said.

“I’m always up for anything new.”

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