Steamboat Today, Dec. 18th, 2014

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Free concert series in Steamboat announced Audrey Dwyer

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Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. on Wednesday afternoon announced the lineup for the 16th annual Bud Light Rocks the Boat Free Concert Series.

Continuing through the spring, the lineup this year includes audience favorites and new acts.

In Gondola Square at the base of Steamboat Ski Area, performances will range in music genres from bluegrass to New Orleans style rhythm and hip-hop. All shows are free and open to the public.

“Every series we do, whether summer or winter, has a different make up to it,” said John Waldman, of Great Knight Productions and co-producer for the Bud Light Rocks the Boat series. “It’s always fun to expose new acts, (including) a few in the lineup this year Steamboat has never seen before.”

Waldman also said the 2015 winter lineup is different from past years with the wider mix of musical styles.

On Jan. 19, the series kicks off with a contemporary country band, the LoCash Cowboys.

Chris Lucas and Preston Brust’s eclectic high energy performance is in conjunction with the 41st annual Cowboy Downhill.

During Steamboat’s Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 14, the New Orleans 10-piece group No BS! Brass Band will be in town.

Drawing inspiration from funk, jazz, klezmer, calypso and music of Led Zeppelin, the group has See Concerts, page 3

■ INDEX Briefs . . . . . . . . . 10 Classifieds . . . . . 23 Comics . . . . . . . 22 Colorado . . . . . . 11 Crossword . . . . . 22 Deaths . . . . . . . . 10

Happenings . . . . . 6 Lotto . . . . . . . . . 20 The Record . . . . 10 Scoreboard . . . . 20 Sports . . . . . . . . 17 ViewPoints . . . . . 8

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Traffic moves through the intersection of Pine Grove Road and U.S. Highway 40 on Wednesday afternoon. The traffic lights at the busy intersection were changed to improve pedestrian safety.

Intersection gets safer

CDOT makes significant changes to Pine Grove Road junction Scott Franz

By changing the traffic light configuration and geometry of the intersection of Pine Grove Road and U.S. Highway 40, the Colorado Department of Transportation and the city of Steamboat Springs are aiming to prevent tragedies like the death of Robert “Bob” Bear.

The Steamboat resident was walking on the highway and

crossing Pine Grove in 2009 when a pickup attempting to make a right turn on a red light hit him, knocking him to the ground and causing him to hit his head.

Bear died as a result of his injuries. He was 77.

Bear taught at The Lowell Whiteman School for 25 years and regularly crossed the busy intersection to get from his apartment to the Yampa River Botanic Park and back again.

After the accident, the

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Chance of snow.

High of 32.

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Midmountain base Summit base Trails open Lifts open Total snow*

36 inches 40 inches 105/165 10/16 93.5 inches

*Total snow at Steamboat Ski Area since Oct. 1 as measured at midmountain. For up-to-date road conditions, including Rabbit Ears Pass, call 511 or visit www.cotrip.org.

Steamboat Today reported that city officials agreed the city was “not safe enough for pedestrians” and the Pine Grove intersection was “particularly troubling.”

Five years after his death, significant changes are being made to the intersection that all aim to make it safer for the people who walk across it.

Some of the improvements, like changes to the light signals, already are completed while other steps including new

curbs, sidewalks and striping are scheduled to be completed in the spring.

The geometry of the intersection and the light signalization are being modified to decrease the pedestrian crossing distances, according to a description of the CDOT project.

Drivers now are noticing they no longer can make a left turn off U.S. 40 onto Pine Grove without waiting for a See Stoplight, page 3

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CDOT will finish improvements in spring that traffic on that section of the highway still is backing up sometimes into the thru lanes of the highway despite the longer turn lane because of delays from the light change.

City Council raised the issue Tuesday night and asked whether any modifications could be made.

Anderson said the city was talking to CDOT about the possibility of allowing left turns without a green arrow outside of peak travel times at the intersection.

CDOT was not able to finish all of the improvements at the intersection before winter.

In the spring, CDOT plans to finish the work that includes the installation of new curbs, sidewalk, signage, striping `and pavement.

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Grammy-winning Steel Pulse will perform performed at the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, the Festival of New Trumpet Music and on National Public Radio’s Tiny Desk Concert.

A group Steamboat has become familiar with from the Free Summer Concert Series will be back in town March 7.

Formed in the early 2000s, The Groovetrotters incorporate elements of jazz, reggae, blues and more through a number of covers and originals.

With a Michael Franti, reggae folk sound, Nahko and Medicine for the People will be in Steamboat for the first time March 14. According to Waldman, the group is an upand-coming act that has created quite a buzz in the music industry. Huffington Post called Nahko’s music “beautiful and stirring.”

On March 21, Six Million Dollar Band — or 6MDB to fans — known for their highenergy, ’80s New Wave music will be in Steamboat. The group comes with five keyboards, a guitar, drum, bass and rhythm section.

Performing March 28, two Southern Californian brothers who make up The Wheeland Brothers grew up in Orange County and have developed a “beach rock reggae” sound.

“I think the resort does a great job trying to bring in bands that really energize the crowd and sit well with the atmosphere we are trying to produce especially in the spring,” said Loryn Kasten, public relations manager for Ski Corp.

To kick off Steamboat’s Springalicious Festival and to wrap up the Bud Light Rocks

the Boat Concert Series will be a high-energy performance by a group Waldman said has come into their own to break through the music industry on a national level. Hailing from Colorado, the Motet is a world-class improvisational funk band that has been in Steamboat a few times and will be headlining the April 4 show.

To wrap up the ski season and the concert series will be Steel Pulse on April 12. In the music industry for more than 35 years, Steel Pulse is a Grammy award-winning roots reggae band from Birmingham, England. An act for April 11 also will be announced at the end of February.

“The goal of the series, no

Free concerts and dates Jan. 19: LoCash Cowboys Feb. 14: No BS! Brass Band March 7: The Groovetrotters March 14: Nahko and Medicine for the People March 21: 6 Million Dollar Band March 28: Wheeland Brothers April 4: Motet April 12: Steel Pulse

what matter season, is to provide a great experience for guests and locals,” Kasten said.

“I’m always looking forward to these concerts because they always surpass me. Sometimes bands people haven’t heard of become new favorites.”

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It’s a change from the previous light configuration that let drivers turn left if traffic was clear and no pedestrians were crossing during a green light.

The lights were changed by CDOT after a recent traffic study determined the modification would increase public safety.

The Steamboat Springs City Council on Tuesday night asked city staff why the same configurations weren’t being made to other intersections on the highway.

Public Works Director Chuck Anderson said the traffic accident history at Pine Grove and U.S. 40, including the fatal accident involving Bear, made the intersection “jump out.”

The city qualified for a grant to improve the intersection

because of the fatal accident and the history of other crashes there.

City staff said the changes will improve pedestrian safety.

“When you’re making a left and you have the option to shoot a gap in traffic, it can be easy to punch through and not see a pedestrian,” staff engineer Matt Eggen said.

CDOT also has removed a high speed right turn lane that allowed people to quickly make the turn off of the highway toward Ski Haus if they yielded to pedestrians and traffic.

The recent work was carried out by CDOT in conjunction with a major resurfacing project on the highway.

CDOT also lengthened the turn lane at the intersection for drivers turning left toward Ski Haus.

But in some cases during rush hour, drivers are reporting

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More than 350 children reside in homes in Routt County where intimate partner violence is occurring. The impact on these children can be life-changing. Never again will we lose a child to family violence.

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Yampa Fire Protection District firefighter Rob Anderson helps rescue a dog in September 2013.

Fire departments seek volunteers Matt Stensland Steamboat Today

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The Oak Creek and Yampa fire departments are looking for new recruits.

To help attract new volunteer firefighters, the departments will begin holding a firefighting academy in January that will run through May. Those who complete the free course will earn a firefighter 1 certification.

Across the United States, fire departments that rely on volunteers and minimally paid firefighters are struggling to fill their ranks. It is no different here in Routt County, and local officials increasingly are growing concerned.

Yampa Fire Protection District Capt. Ralph Bracegirdle said his department is hoping to prop up volunteer numbers.

“We’re sitting at 13 volunteers right now,” Bracegirdle said. “That’s very low. Ideally, we would like to have 25 members.”

They also would like to find volunteers who are around town during the day on weekdays so they can respond to calls.

“Most of our guys are up in Steamboat during that time,” Bracegirdle said.

Oak Creek Chief Chuck Wise-

cup said his department’s volunteer numbers are also very low with about 15 volunteers.

“We’ve been low for the past couple of years,” Wisecup said.

Volunteers are not paid at the Yampa department, but Bracegirdle explained there are some benefits that come with being a volunteer firefighter.

Bracegirdle said that after 20 years of service, a volunteer can receive a monthly pension of $490.

After 10 years, a volunteer can receive half that amount. With a two-year commitment, volunteers can receive grant money to help pay for college. Three volunteers in Routt County each received $5,000 grants last year.

Those who attend the firefighting academy to serve on the Yampa fire department will attend training Monday nights.

For the Oak Creek department, training will be held Wednesday nights. The two departments also will work together to hold trainings on some Saturdays, and there is coursework that needs to be completed online.

After becoming members of the departments, volunteers are expected to attend regular training sessions.

To reach Matt Stensland, call 970-871-4247, email mstensland@SteamboatToday.com or follow him on Twitter @SBTStensland

8,914 visitors expected to be in town Saturday steamboat today staff report

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About 8,914 visitors are expected to be in town Saturday, according to the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association’s lodging barometer released Wednesday.

The figure represents 56 percent capacity at area lodging properties, with downtown occupancy at 91 percent. On the mountain, hotels are forecast at 58 percent

capacity, and condos are expected to be 49 percent full.

Lodging is expected to rise to 9,579 visitors by Wednesday.

The Chamber’s lodging barometer is based on survey data from local lodging properties. Its primary function is to help businesses determine staffing levels during the winter and summer tourism seasons. Actual lodging occupancy levels tend to increase from the forecast levels as a result of last-minute bookings.

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Routt County feels a labor shortage Steamboat SPrings

The welcome news is that Routt County’s economy is improving based on retail sales, and unemployment is down.

The sobering news for Steamboat Springs business managers and owners is that they may find themselves working in the trenches more than they are accustomed to this ski season.

Yampa Valley Data Partners declared a labor shortage in Routt County in its Fast Facts released Wednesday based on a statistical analysis that shows employment opportunities are out of balance with the work force.

“I think there are going to be a lot of business owners and general managers who are going to be having to carry the load themselves this winter, particularly at restaurants, hotels and the hospitality industry,” Randy Rudasics said. “It will be particularly acute when times are most busy. Most restaurant owners might be in the kitchen cooking because they have to, or standing out in the dining room helping people find tables.”

Rudasics, manager of the Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center at Colorado Mountain College, said all one has to do to understand that there are more service sector jobs available than there are willing workers is to look at the list of help wanted ads in the newspaper.

Data Partners applies the descriptive phrase, “economic stress indicator,” to the labor shortage, which is quantified by the ratio of employed workers here to the overall labor force.

When the stress indicator is at zero, jobs and the work force are in balance. But when it’s in the plus territory as it is now, at 0.026, employers can find themselves struggling to fill job openings because of a relative scarcity of workers.

Unemployment here stood at 3.3 percent in October compared to 4.3 percent across Colorado and 5.8 percent nationally, according to the Colorado Workforce Center. Unemployment in Routt County was 3.9 percent as recently as July, according to Data Partners.

Routt County’s relatively low unemployment rate, as well as Moffat County’s 3.4 percent, were the most favorable in either county since 2008.

It was a different story in July 2011, when Steamboat Today reported that the local economy might be turning around on the fact that the economic stress indicator had risen to 0.006, up from -0.004 in June. That optimistic

report a little more than three years ago marked the first time the ratio of employed workers to the labor force had broached plus territory since 2007.

Rudasics said there’s a potential upside for business managers who find themselves working more this winter.

“We’ve had this before, and we know how to toughen up and still provide good service,” he said. “There’s absolutely a lot of upside in it. Sometimes, when you don’t have all of the positions filled, there can be a better profit margin on the back end. You work harder, but there could be a payoff.”

There also were mixed economic signs in this month’s Fast Facts.

Moffat County’s coal production through September was up 12 percent and Routt’s was up 2 percent compared to the same period in 2013.

Retail sales in Routt County were up 5 percent over last year, but in spite of strong employment levels in Moffat, retail sales there were down 9 percent.

Moffat County’s oil production is far more significant than that of Routt's, but the two counties were headed in different directions in August.

Oil production in Moffat County in August stood at 30,692 barrels, down 8.1 percent from August 2013, and down 24.6 percent year to date. Routt, with just 5,111 barrels of oil produced in August, was up 6.5 percent from August 2011, but down 8.9 percent year to date.

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Setting sail in the Yampa Valley

The Steamboat Springs Yacht Club has been started after there was growing interest in developing an active boating and sailing club in the Yampa Valley. Rick and Suz Bear spearheaded the formation of the club, intended for local and second-home owners who are boaters and aspiring boating enthusiasts. Officers for the group were voted on during the Dec. 2 meeting. They include, from left, Victoria Jackson, secretary; Mike Shuttleworth, vice commandant; Rick Bear, commandant; Jo Lockhart, event and promotion; and Dillon Fulcher, esq., treasurer.

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HAPPENINGS

Happenings submissions are due by noon. Email them to happenings@SteamboatToday.com.

TODAY ■ Men’s community Bible study — The Egg & I, 7 to 8 a.m.

“No Man Leaves Hungry.”

■ Drop-in immunization clinic — Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All routine vaccinations, all ages. 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101. 970-8791632.

■ Drop-in flu clinics for all ages — Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association will be holding weekly drop-in flu clinics for all ages. $21.50 flu shots.

All insurance, cash or check accepted.

Please bring insurance card. 970-8717624 or www.nwcovna.org/flu.php.

MUSSEL & MARTINI

■ North Routt baby and parent gettogether — North Routt Preschool, 10 to 11 a.m.

MUSSELS $5 PER LB. $3 MARTINIS OVER 20 FLAVORS “THAT’S A LOTTA MUSSELS!”

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TREAD OF PIONEERS MUSEUM PRESENTS

Pioneer Christmas Story-time and Craft

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When: Saturday, Dec. 20 at 11:00am Where: Tread of Pioneers Museum: 8th and Oak Bring your children of all ages to hear Pioneer Christmas stories and traditions from Routt County and the Old West. Holiday craft for kids following the stories. Ages 3 and up with parent.

879-2214 or www.treadofpioneers.org for more information

Open topic. For children from birth to 3 years old. Hosted by Newborn Network.

970-879-0977 or email newborn@family developmentcenter.org. 54705 Routt County Road 129, Clark.

■ Newborn Network toddler group — Steamboat Christian Center, 10 to 11 a.m.

Newborn Network hosts the program.

Open topic. 970-879-0977. 36013 E. U.S. Highway 40.

■ Spanish Story-time: Cuentos españoles — Story-time Room at Bud Werner Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m.

For Spanish- and English-speaking children and a parent or caregiver. Stories and songs will be led by led by Rosana, a local mom from Mexico. The program benefits Spanish-speaking children. FREE. En jueves, se invitan a los niños de todas las edades, y sus familias, al programa de cuentos en español de la biblioteca Bud Werner. Cuentos y Canciones sera orientado para los niños de habla Hispana.

Sera dirigido por Rosana de Mexico.

GRATIS.

■ Alcoholics Anonymous meeting — upstairs at 437 Oak St., noon Open steps and traditions.

■ Ski with a Naturalist — Steamboat Ski Area, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the gondola. Lift ticket not included. No registration required.

■ Steamboat Writers Group — Depot Art Center, noon to 2 p.m.

Beginner and professional writers are welcome. Call Susan de Wardt at 970879-8138. www.steamboatwriters.com.

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■ Drop-in indoor skateboarding — Sk8 Church, 2 to 5 p.m.

Youths 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 970-846-6755. 2851 Riverside Plaza.

■ Shawn David Allen — Bear River Bar & Grill, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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Jada Lindblom carries an ermine as a visual aid as part of the Ski with a Naturalist program at the Steamboat Ski Area. Enjoy learning about the ski area during Ski with a Naturalist today at 1:30 p.m. Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the gondola. Lift ticket not included. No registration required. If you would like to see a photo of your event in the Happenings section send it to happenings@SteamboatToday.com.

Winter staple since 2001. FREE. 2300 Mount Werner Circle.

■ Recovery yoga — Buddhist Center of Steamboat Springs, 4:30 p.m.

Steamboat Meditation Recovery Group will be offering classes for those in the Meditation Recovery Group before meetings. Bring a mat and water. FREE but donations are welcome. 2550 Copper Frontage Road, Suite 201.

■ Simply Singles Happy Hour — Old Town Pub, 5 to 7 p.m.

Drinks, food and friends. 600 Lincoln Ave.

■ Jody Feeley and Brad Rasmussen — Aurum Food & Wine, 5 to 7 p.m.

Rock to folk and beyond with full-bodied harmonies. FREE. 970-879-9500. 811 Yampa St.

■ Al-Anon meeting — upstairs at 437 Oak St., 5:30 p.m.

For friends and family members of alcoholics. FREE. 970-879-4882.

■ Presentation with Cory Gardner — Strings Music Pavilion, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Presentation by new Colorado U.S. Senator-Elect Cory Gardner, followed by a community holiday party. FREE and open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. RSVP to 970-846-6013 or jsa@ steamboatinstitute.org. Sponsored by The Steamboat Institute. 900 Strings Road.

■ Nutrition seminar — Natural Grocers, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

FREE. “Protect Your Skin from the Inside Out” seminar presented by nutritionist Alicia McLeod. Learn how it is never too late to counteract the negative effects of the sun. 335 Lincoln Ave.

■ Steamboat Meditation Recovery Group — Buddhist Center of Steamboat Springs, 5:30 p.m.

Recovery though meditation, book study and open discussion. Open to all faiths and addictions. Donations are appreciated. 720-670-8642. 2250 Copper Frontage Road, No. 201.

■ Heartbeat of Steamboat support group — Rollingstone Respite House, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Support group for those that have lost a loved one or friend to suicide.

Meetings will be held the first and third Thursdays of the month. Call Ronna at 970-819-2232 before attending. FREE. 480 Rollingstone Drive.

■ Community HU song — Steamboat Springs Community Center, 6 p.m.

An ancient love song to God. www. hearhu.org. 970-846-3361.

■ Town Challenge giant slalom training — Howelsen Hill, 6 to 8 p.m.

970-879-0695. 845 Howelsen Hill Parkway.

■ Candlelit Community Yoga Practice — Bud Werner Memorial Library, 6:30 p.m.

This 45-minute yoga nidra session focuses on Rod Stryker’s “Relax into Greatness” CD, in honor of the impending Winter Solstice and the holiday season.

Bring your own mat. FREE. www.steam boatlibrary.org/events. Library Hall, 1289 Lincoln Ave.

■ Narcotics Anonymous meeting — second floor at 437 Oak St., 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.

Open book study meeting. Helpline number is 970-879-4357.

■ Singer Songwriter Series presents Chuck Pyle with Gordon Burt — Chief Theater, 7 p.m.

Chuck Pyle’s charismatic voice and pumping guitar style combine seamlessly with Gordon Burt’s power-violin to create dazzling Southwestern acoustic rock. A nationally known songwriter and a beloved performer, Pyle’s humorous Zen Cowboy character illumines the mind and empowers the heart for one of life’s quintessential feel-good moments. Bar and doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $15 for adults or $5 for students. Get tickets online at www.showclix.com/event/chief theaterchuckpyle or at Steamboat Shoe Chalet. 813 Lincoln Ave.

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■ Alcoholics Anonymous meeting — upstairs at 437 Oak St., 8 p.m.

Open discussion.

■ Latin Night — Schmiggity’s, 9 p.m.

Salsa dancing and lessons. FREE, but donations are encouraged. This is the last event of the year. 970-879-4100. 821 Lincoln Ave.

■ Alcoholics Anonymous meeting — Hayden American Legion Post 89, 7 to 8 p.m.

Open discussion. 220 S. Third St., Hayden.

■ Karaoke with DJ Finger Gunz — The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m.

Show off your talents, or lack thereof, with a weekly karaoke party. FREE. 970879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.

FRIDAY ■ Cup of Cheer open house — Casey’s Pond Senior Living, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stop by for a warm cup of coffee or a peppermint hot chocolate. 2855 Owl Hoot Trail.

■ Preschool story-hour — Hayden Public Library, 11 a.m.

For preschool to 5-year-old children.

Santa Claus will visit. Stop by with wishes for Santa and a goodie bag for your little one. FREE. 970-276-3777. 201 E. Jefferson Ave.

■ Visit with Santa Claus — Hayden Public Library, 11 a.m.

Stop by for a visit with Santa and get a goodie bag for your little one. 970-2763777.

■ Town Challenge drills training — Steamboat Ski Area, 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Meet at the base of Mount Werner. 970879-0695.

■ Pickleball — Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs, 3 to 5 p.m.

Intermediate and advanced only. $5; no change provided. Non-marking court shoes are required. www.steamboatpickle ball.com. 2500 Pine Grove Road.

■ Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus — Sheraton Steamboat Resort, 5 to 7 p.m.

Complimentary hot chocolate while enjoying holiday carols from Steamboat Springs High School. FREE and open to the public. 2200 Village Inn Court.

■ Tot Shabbat Service — United Methodist Church of Steamboat Springs, 5:30 p.m.

FREE. Following the lighting of the menorah, Rabbi Mark will be leading children in celebrating Shabbat. 736 Oak St.

■ Brain Injury Support Group — Bud Werner Memorial Library, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

For individuals living with brain injuries, Parkinson’s, strokes, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. The topic will be on the beginning stages for a June 2015 brain

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■ Adult Shabbat service — United Methodist Church of Steamboat Springs, 6 p.m.

FREE. Rabbi Mark will lead adults in celebrating Shabbat. 736 Oak St.

■ Friends and Family Concert Series: The Music Thief featuring Sara Sant’Ambrogio — Chief Theater, 7 p.m.

Christmas services Send your Christmas and Christmas Eve services information to happenings@ SteamboatToday.com.

■ Pickleball — Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Experienced beginner/low intermediate play. $5; no change provided. SSPA provides paddles, but non-marking court shoes are required. www.steamboatpickleball.com. 2500 Pine Grove Road.

■ Yoga and Pilates Winter Sports Conditioning class — Storm Peak Brewing Co., 11 a.m. to noon Taught by Jamie Elmer. $10 includes class and a beer. Bring your own mat.

1744 N. Lincoln Ave.

Sant’Ambrogio, a Grammy Awardwinning cellist, has played on the world’s greatest stages on six continents as a soloist and with her ensemble Eroica Trio. She has collaborated with artists as varied as Sting and Joshua Bell. She will be accompanied by Christal Houston on piano and John Sant’Ambrogio on cello.

Doors and bar open at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $5 for students. www. showclix.com/event/friendsandfamilythe musicthief. 813 Lincoln Ave.

■ Dad and Me — Excel Gymnastics, 12:30 to 2 p.m.

■ The Bearded Irishmen Live — McKnight’s Irish Pub & Loft, 7:30 p.m.

Talk Torah with the Rabbi over some brews. FREE. Drinks and appetizers will be available for purchase.

FREE. 970-879-7881. 685 Marketplace Plaza.

■ Level of Volume — The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m.

FREE. 729 Lincoln Ave. 970-879-2431.

■ Punch Drunk Monkey Funk — Old Town Pub, 10 p.m.

600 Lincoln Ave.

■ Judge Roughneck — Schmiggity’s, 10 p.m.

Ska, reggae, dub. 970-879-4100. 821 Lincoln Ave.

SATURDAY ■ Audubon Christmas Bird Count — Steamboat Pilot & Today, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

FREE. Volunteers will meet to join one of several groups counting birds in areas across Steamboat. For more information or to report birds seen at your feeder, email organizers at birdsnboat@comcast. net. To join the group skiing to count birds at Steamboat Ski Area, contact Yampatika at 970-871-9151 (ski pass not included).

Contact Thomas Litteral, of Yampa Valley Birding Club, at 970-879-1941 or birds nboat@comcast.net. 1901 Curve Plaza.

■ Pickleball — Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs, 9 to 11 a.m.

Intermediate and advanced only. $5; no change provided. Non-marking court shoes are required. www.steamboatpickle ball.com. 2500 Pine Grove Road.

■ Pioneer Christmas story-time — Tread of Pioneers Museum, 11 a.m.

Christmas stories from Routt County and the Old West. Holiday crafts for kids will happen after the stories. FREE. 970-8792214. Eighth and Oak streets.

Join the Fatherhood Program to start the holiday season and to celebrate the beginning of school winter break. FREE. Cookies and hot cider will be served.

Space is limited. Call 970-879-5289 to sign up. 1955 Bridge Lane, Suite 1500.

■ Har Mishpacha Shabbat service — Ptarmigan Inn Snowbird Restaurant, 2 p.m.

879-7881. 685 Marketplace Plaza.

■ Von Stomper — Hahn’s Peak Roadhouse, 8:30 p.m.

FREE. Call 970-879-4404 to make reservations for the FREE shuttle. 60880 Routt County Road 129, Clark.

■ Sage and Friends — Karma Wine Bar and Lounge, 9 p.m.

FREE. Eclectic pop. www.karmabarandlounge.com. Downstairs at 737 Lincoln Ave.

■ Yamn — Old Town Pub, 10 p.m.

Denver’s eclectic jam rockers draw influences from everything from Umphrey’s McGee to The Band to form their crisp melodies and full-bodied rock riffs. $10.

970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

no change provided. Non-marking court shoes are required. www.steamboatpickle ball.com. 2500 Pine Grove Road.

■ Pickleball — Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Experienced beginner/low intermediate play. $5; no change provided. SSPA provides paddles, but non-marking court shoes are required. www.steamboatpickle ball.com. 2500 Pine Grove Road.

■ Von Stomper — Hahn’s Peak Cafe, noon

FREE. 61070 Routt County Road 129.

■ Town Challenge giant slalom race — Steamboat Ski Area, 1 p.m.

On Bashor. 970-871-5387.

■ Wish You Were Pink — Schmiggity’s, 10 p.m.

Pink Floyd tribute. 970-879-4100. 821 Lincoln Ave.

■ Pre-Christmas party with DJ Skippa and Cadallak Sounds — The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m.

FREE. 970-879-2421. 729 Lincoln Ave.

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Intermediate and advanced only. $5;

■ Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus — Sheraton Steamboat Resort, 5 to 7 p.m.

Complimentary hot chocolate while enjoying holiday carols from Steamboat Symphony Orchestra String Quartet. FREE and open to the public. 2200 Village Inn Court.

■ Erin and The Project — Aurum Food & Wine, 5 to 7 p.m.

Indie soul-ternative. 811 Yampa St. 970879-9500.

■ Craig Thornhill with Paul Geppert — Butcherknife Brewing Co., 5 p.m.

Acoustic show with a mix of blues, reggae, bluegrass and classic rock. 2875 Elk River Road.

■ Holiday celebration — Hahn’s Peak Cafe, 6 p.m.

Carols and tunes by Kat and Jonny, crafts, cookie decorating, eggnog and treats. FREE. 61070 Routt County Road 129.

■ Friends and Family Concert Series: The Music Thief featuring Sara Sant’Ambrogio — Chief Theater, 7 p.m.

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■ Sandrock Sound Live — McKnight’s Irish Pub & Loft, 8 p.m.

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As brothers who governed large states at the same time, each Bush was bound to be defined in terms of the other. George was the impulsive one who’d stumbled and then swaggered toward success. Jeb was the cogitator, the toiler.

George was the extrovert: He worked the room. Jeb was the introvert: He read the books.

That was how they were discussed back in 1999 Bruni and 2000, and the word on their ideological differences was that George was perhaps a bit more moderate, while Jeb was the truer conservative.

What a difference a decade and a half make. How the sands of politics shift.

As Jeb Bush seemingly leans toward a presidential run, many observers are casting him as a centrist. And there are indeed elements of his current message that suggest that if he won “the nomination as well as the presidency, it could reshape Republican politics for a generation,” as Jonathan Martin wrote in The New York Times late last week. But Martin noted other elements of Bush’s

message and record as well, the ones that explain why a separate camp of observers look at him and see someone else. For instance, in Politico Magazine, the journalist S.V. D·te observed that for him and others “who covered Jeb’s two terms in Tallahassee,” characterizations of Bush as a moderate are “mind-boggling.”

Just what kind of Republican is Jeb Bush? That question is being asked with increasing frequency. And the absence of a clear answer, coupled with the insistence on one, is instructive.

It speaks to the fact that most successful politicians aren’t fixed in one place forevermore. They’re the products of certain unwavering convictions and certain adaptations to circumstance, and the measures of each are different at different moments in their careers.

The futile tussle to define Bush also reflects the way ideological yardsticks change across time. Above all else, it exposes the poverty of our political vocabulary.

Left, center, right. Liberal, moderate, conservative. We reach fast for these labels and itch to put pols in these boxes, no matter how untidy or impermanent the fit. Some of the expected candidates for 2016 are great examples.

Hillary Clinton: liberal or moder-

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ate? Depends on which point in her past you choose. Toward the beginning of Bill’s successful 1992 quest for the presidency, she was part of his decision to steer away from the left, as The Times’ Peter Baker and Amy Chozick recently reported. They noted that in the recollection of Al From, the founder of the Democratic Leadership Council, Hillary pledged, “We’re going to be a different kind of Democrat by the convention.”

But there were chapters after Bill’s election when she came across as a familiar kind of Democrat, and then there’s the present, when she’s seen as someone so estranged from some traditional Democratic principles that there’s a movement to draft Elizabeth Warren to challenge her. It apparently gathered steam last week, just as Clinton topped a CNBC poll of 500 millionaires who were asked about their preference for president in 2016. She got 31 percent of the vote, while Bush was second with 18. I await a new “super PAC,” Mills for Hills.

The Republican field is almost always broken down into candidates of the right and those of the center: a schematic to which we journalists cling. It’s hugely flawed this time around. Rand See Bruni, page 9

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Jonathan Gruber should have been Time’s Person of the Year. The magazine gave it to the “Ebola Fighters” instead. Good for them; they’re doing God’s work. Still, Gruber would have been better.

Time’s Person of the Year designation has lost a lot of its stature over recent years. Part of its decline probably can be attributed to the fact that it’s come to be seen as Goldberg an honorific. It originally was conceived to recognize the person who, “for better or for worse ... has done the most to influence the events of the year.” So Adolf Hitler (1938) and Josef Stalin (1939 and again in 1942) qualified. In 2001, however, the editors couldn’t bring themselves to bestow the title on Osama bin Laden, even though he certainly deserved it. (New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani got it instead for his heroic response to the evil deeds of the person who influenced the events of the year most decidedly for the worse.)

The other conceit of the P.O.Y. is to capture some theme or trend that lends itself to end-of-the-year thumb-sucker

columns (like this one). That’s why the computer was hailed as the “Machine of the Year” in 1982 and our “Endangered Earth” was dubbed “Planet of the Year” in 1988. In 2006, “You” won the contest because of all the wonderful work you do in creating Web content. (Congrats, by the way.) And in 2011, “the Protester” won in recognition of tea partiers and Wall Street occupiers alike.

For similar reasons, I think Time missed an opportunity in not putting Gruber on the cover. Tea partiers and Wall Street occupiers disagree on a great many things, but there’s one place where the Venn diagrams overlap: the sense we’re all being played for suckers, that the rules are being set up to benefit those who know how to manipulate the rules. The left tends to focus on Wall Street types whose bottom line depends more on lobbying Washington than satisfying the consumer.

But Gruber is something special. He was supposed to be better, more pure than the fat cats. Touted by press and politicians alike as an objective and fairminded arbiter of health care reform, the MIT economist was in fact a warrior for the cause, invested emotionally, politically and, it turns out, financially through undisclosed consulting arrangements. The people who relied on

his expertise never bothered to secondguess his conflicts of interest because they, too, were warriors in the same fight.

In speeches and interviews, Gruber admitted he helped the Obama administration craft the law in such a way that it would seem like it didn’t tax the American people when it did. Using insights gleaned in part from his status as an adviser to the Congressional Budget Office, Gruber helped construct an actuarial Trojan horse that could smuggle a tax hike past the CBO bean counters — because if the individual mandate had been counted as a tax, it would’ve been a big political liability for President Barack Obama. (Fortunately for Obamacare, the Supreme Court saw through the subterfuge and called it tax, rendering it constitutional.)

Gruber then mocked the “stupidity of the American voter” for not seeing through the camouflage he helped design.

Last week, in a congressional hearing that came as close to an auto-da-fe as our politics can manage, Gruber apologized for his “arrogance” as a way to duplicitously deny his previous duplicity. It was a brilliant and cynical public See Goldberg, page 9

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Americans are hasty to judge politicians Bruni continued from 8 Paul evades it so completely that he gets his own adjective — libertarian — even though some of his positions on social issues contradict it.

Chris Christie gets the moderate box, because he twice was elected governor of a blue state; signed legislation granting instate tuition to undocumented immigrants in New Jersey; pushed criminal-justice reforms that stress rehabilitation; outlawed therapy that aims to turn gay teenagers straight; and accepted the Medicaid expansion under Obamacare. And right after Hurricane Sandy, he and President Barack Obama had their soggy, windswept bromance.

But Christie also opposes same-sex marriage and abortion rights. He has vetoed some sensible gun-control legislation.

And he sidesteps questions about immigration reform. He’s not exactly a paragon of moderation.

Marco Rubio, another possible presidential contender, isn’t labeled easily either. Back in 2010, when he won election to the Senate, he was presented as a mascot of the right, a Tea Party darling. But he has endorsed a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. And his proposals for making college more affordable

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Bush’s categorization as a moderate owes much to the passion he brings to the issues of immigration and education and his dissent from hard-line conservatives on both. These rebellions are meaningful.

So was his commentary from the sidelines of the 2012 presidential race. After a Republican primary debate in which all eight candidates said that they would refuse a budget deal that included $10 of reduced spending for every $1 in tax increases, he made clear that he didn’t agree with the pack. And he said that his party had drifted rightward enough that someone like Ronald Reagan would have difficulty finding a receptive home in it.

That assessment suggested one reason Bush now is deemed a centrist: The poles have moved.

But much of his record in Florida is that of the “headbanging conservative” he claimed to be during a first, unsuccessful campaign for governor in 1994. (He won the next time, in 1998.) He slashed taxes.

He was a friend to gun owners: Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law was enacted on his watch.

In the case of Terri Schiavo, a Florida woman deemed by many physicians to be in a per-

sistent vegetative state, he intervened on the side of her parents — but against the wishes of her husband, who was her legal guardian — to prevent the removal of a feeding tube.

And he was an assertive opponent of abortion rights. He still opposes them and same-sex marriage.

But he learned between his 1994 defeat and 1998 victory to reach out to minorities and speak inclusively and hopefully.

When he recently told an audience in Washington that a person had to be willing to lose the Republican primary to win the general election, he was in part alluding to that lesson, and he was telegraphing the tone that a Bush campaign would take.

He also was signaling a suspicion of labels and boxes.

We should be similarly wary of them, because we’ve routinely seen leaders defy our assumptions. Jeb’s brother George, for example, campaigned for the presidency as someone cautious about overextending the U.S. military and adamant about fiscal restraint.

And while we took him for an inveterate backslapper, he now spends much of his time alone at an easel.

That’s how it goes with so many politicians. We think we’ve figured them out, but we’re hasty and they’re slippery.

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It worked, in part, because Gruber really is arrogant.

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Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman, spiritual leader of Har Mishpacha, the Jewish congregation of Steamboat, will visit Steamboat from Friday to Sunday.

A Tot Shabbat service will be held at 5:15 p.m. Friday at the Hanukkah menorah in front of the United Methodist Church, 736 Oak St. A regular Shabbat service will follow at the church and close with an Oneg Shabbat. Members and visitors cordially are invited to attend.

A short morning service will be held at the Ragnar’s Sleighs at the top of the gondola at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20. Access to the gondola is free if people do not carry any snowshoes, skis or snowboards with them. A Torah study group will meet at 2 p.m. later in the day at the Ptarmigan Inn. The weekend will close with a Hanukkah party at 5 p.m.

Sunday at the Steamboat Community Center. Participants are asked to bring latkes, a salad and a menorah.

vice chair, and Reed Jones, secretary. The advisor committee consists of returning board members Maggie Griffith and Will Melton and new board members Casey Barnett, Cole Hewitt, Beth Melton, Geoff Petis and Chris Wadopian. Past chairperson Tyler Goodman will also attend the committee’s bi-monthly meetings.

“The current forward momentum that YPN has developed shows no sign of slowing anytime soon,” Jones said in a news release. “I am truly excited to be a part of this amazing organization and look forward to seeing what we can accomplish in the coming year.”

YPN is an arm of the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association and was established in the spring of 2009.

Visit www.steamboat-cham ber.com/ypn or contact Jones at jrjones@steamboat today.com for more information about YPN.

– Girls Reaching Out Wider, archery, Cross Fit and theater club. Prices vary from $100 to $200 per program, and scholarships are available. For more information and to register, visit www.steamboatsprings.net/ teen. Space is limited so register today.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife will sponsor guided First Day Hikes in 27 of their 42 state parks on New Year’s Day. One of the hikes will take place on the Tombstone Snowshoe Trail at Steamboat Lake on Jan. 1.

“We are excited to host First Day Hikes as part of this national effort to get people outdoors and into state parks,” CPW Director Bob Broscheid said in a news release. “First Day Hikes are a great way to cure cabin fever and burn off those extra holiday calories by starting off the New Year with an invigorating walk or hike Students from Routt County in one of our beautiful state have graduated from UNC parks.”

According to the NationDana Shaffer, of Oak Creek, al Association of State Park Sydney Swanson, of Phipphsburg’s Christmas and Directors, nearly 28,000 peoSteamboat Springs, graduated ple hiked 68,811 miles in state rummage sale ends today from the University of Northparks across the country during ern Colorado in Greeley durThe Phippsburg Rummage the 2014 First Day Hike.

Shop’s Christmas sale’s last day ing fall graduation ceremonies First Day Hikes originated Dec. 12 and 13. Shaffer earned is today. more than 20 years ago at the a Bachelor of Science degree in Blue Hills Reservation, a state human services, and Swanson Professionals network park in Milton, Massachusetts. awarded a Bachelor of Sciappoints new committee was The program was launched to ence degree in business adminpromote both healthy lifestyles The Steamboat Springs istration-accounting. throughout the year and yearYoung Professionals Network appointed new committee mem- Registration now open for round recreation at state parks.

Last year marked the first bers for 2015 at a meeting last month. The group met during a after-school teen programs time all 50 state park systems Registration now is open for have joined together to sponsor five-hour retreat to discuss the Session III of the city of Steam- First Day Hikes. organization’s goals and direcPark staff and volunteers boat Springs’ after-school teen tion for the new year. programs, which will take place will lead the hikes, which averExecutive committee memage one to two miles or longer from January to March. Probers include Stephany Traygrams offered include G.R.O.W depending on the state park. lor, chairperson, Matt Eidt,

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TUESDAY, DEC. 16 7:03 a.m. Routt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a report of a reckless driver at 11th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

7:55 a.m. Deputies were called to a report of a crash near mile marker 55 on Colorado Highway 131. There were six other crashes during the day in the county, but no serious injuries were reported.

11:51 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a person who lost a cell phone on Butcherknife Trail.

2:21 p.m. Officers were called to a report of a bus stop damaged at Central Park Plaza.

— some minor calls omitted

3:57 p.m. Officers were called to a report of fraud in the 700 block of Mountain Vista Circle. A person sold exercise equipment online and was a paid with a cashiers check for more than the items were worth. The person was told to wire back the remaining money, and it was suspected that the check was not valid.

4:08 p.m. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighters were called to help a person passed out at the Riverside Plaza bus stop.

5:21 p.m. Officers were called to a report of a loud entertainment center in the 800 block of Weiss Circle. It was quiet when officers arrived.

5:45 p.m. Officers were called to check

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on the welfare of a person in the 2000 block of Snow Bowl Plaza.

6:35 p.m. Officers were called to a report of a person who received harassing text messages in the 1200 block of Hilltop Parkway.

8:29 p.m. Steamboat firefighters were called to check on the welfare of a person in the 2600 block of Riverside Drive.

DEATHS Emily Barnes, of Craig, died Saturday, December 13, 2014 in Nebraska. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2014, at The Hayden Congregational Church.

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Expert: Better police vetting is needed government employees are public records, so details on Loehmann’s time at the Independence department in 2012 were available to Cleveland officials.

In other states, agencies release records only with an applicant’s permission. But most police departments require applicants to sign a waiver making those files available.

Surveillance video showed Loehmann shot the boy within two seconds of pulling up in his patrol car. A grand jury will consider whether to charge the officer.

Loehmann, who joined Cleveland’s force in March, hasn’t commented on the shooting.

The police union president has defended the officer’s actions.

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who has studied hiring practices. “We have to be more aware of red flags.”

Police departments typically do a criminal background check and administer a psychological or personality exam, but there are no national standards for screening applicants, he said.

As a result, some departments dig through prior employment files and some don’t, relying instead on interviews with former supervisors or co-workers who are not always forthcoming or honest and with the candidate’s family and neighbors.

In some cities, such as Denver, retired police and firefighters do those interviews.

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struction after a federal board of appeals ruled the VA breached its contract.

The appeals board said the VA didn’t produce a design that could be built for the contracted $604 million, and the company said it could cost more than $1 billion. The board also found that the VA doesn’t have sufficient funds to pay for construction of the entire project as currently designed and has no plans to ask for more money.

The VA has argued the builder was involved in that design process and that the agency did not breach the contract. The VA also has rejected the contractor’s demands to be let out of the building contract.

The new hospital will replace an aging facility in east Denver.

It will include a traumatic braininjury center, nursing care and other clinics.

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Work on a new VA hospital in Aurora is expected to resume next week after a short-term deal was struck between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the facility’s prime contractor.

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., said in a statement Wednesday that the interim agreement will put workers back on the job as early as Monday.

A federal appeals board ruled last week that the VA had breached its contract with Kiewit-Turner because the agency wanted a facility that far exceeded the roughly $600 million allocated for the project.

According to The Denver Post, one change to the project’s management is the inclusion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as an adviser. But as

of Wednesday afternoon, there remained questions as to how the VA ultimately would pay to finish the facility.

“It’s still not clear how the VA plans to identify the additional funding to complete a permanent deal and it does not appear to be easy. We’ll continue to explore all options including reprogramming funds within the VA, providing the VA the authority it needs to make additional transfers or any other means possible,” Bennet said.

He said the project has been “terribly mismanaged” by the VA from the start.

“To make problems worse, the VA insisted on dragging out wasteful litigation when mediation could have moved the project along. Today we’ve seen some progress, but there is a long way to go,” Bennet said.

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Colorado will spend more than $8 million researching marijuana’s medical potential — a new frontier because government-funded marijuana research traditionally focuses on the drug’s negative health effects.

The grants awarded by the Colorado Board of Health will go to studies on whether marijuana helps treat epilepsy, brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Some of the studies still need federal approval.

Though the awards are relatively small, researchers said they’re a big step forward. While several other federal studies currently in the works look at marijuana’s health effects, all the Colorado studies are focused on whether marijuana actually helps.

“This is the first time we’ve

had government money to look at the efficacy of marijuana, not the harms of marijuana,” said Dr. Suzanne Sisley, a Scottsdale, Arizona, psychiatrist who will help run a study on marijuana for veterans with PTSD. Sisley plans to do her research in private practice after previously working for the University of Arizona.

Federal approval to study marijuana’s medical potential requires permission of the Food and Drug Administration, the Drug Enforcement Administration and either the National Institutes of Health or the Department of Health and Human Services. And there’s only one legal source of the weed, the Marijuana Research Project at the University of Mississippi.

Twenty-three states and Washington, D.C., allow marijuana use by people with various medical conditions. But under federal law, pot is consid-

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The discovery that a Cleveland officer who shot and killed a 12-year-old boy last month had washed out at another police force highlights what some experts call an unnerving truth about policing: Departments don’t always dig deeply enough into recruits’ pasts.

Cleveland police officials didn’t learn until after the Nov. 22 shooting that Officer Timothy Loehmann’s former supervisors at a suburban department noted in his personnel file his “dismal” handgun performance and emotional immaturity. The file shows

a deputy chief recommended firing him, but he resigned first.

The Cleveland department since has changed its hiring policy to require reviews of publicly available personnel files.

Authorities said Loehmann thought Tamir Rice, who was playing with a pellet gun, had a real firearm. Loehmann is white and the youngster was black.

The shooting added fuel to a nationwide debate about police use of force against blacks in such places as New York City and Ferguson, Missouri.

The Cleveland case “underscores the need for better vetting,” said John DeCarlo, a professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York

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Dr. Larry Wolk, Colorado’s Chief Medical Officer, said the lack of research on marijuana’s medical value leaves sick people guessing about how pot may help them and what doses to take.

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U.S. wildlife officials will decide next year whether a wide-ranging Western bird species needs protections even though Congress has blocked such protections from taking effect, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said Wednesday.

They could determine the greater sage grouse is heading toward possible extinction, but they would be unable to intervene under the Endangered Species Act. The bird’s fate instead remains largely in the hands of the 11 individual states where they are found.

President Barack Obama signed a $1.1 trillion spending bill late Tuesday with a provision that barred money from being spent on rules to protect the chicken-sized bird and three related types of grouse.

Jewell said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will continue collecting and analyzing data on sage grouse. A decision on whether protections are warranted will be reached by the end of the fiscal year Sept. 30, Interior officials said.

Greater sage grouse range across 11 Western states and two Canadian provinces. Oil and gas drilling, wildfires, livestock grazing and other activities have consumed more than half the bird’s habitat during the past century.

The spending bill provision on sage grouse came after Western lawmakers and representatives of the oil and gas and agriculture industries said a threatened or endangered listing would devastate the region’s economy.

Jewell criticized what she called “political posturing” in Congress about the issue. She

said the spending prohibition would “undermine the unprecedented progress that is happening” as states and federal agencies craft sage grouse conservation plans.

Population estimates for greater sage grouse range from 100,000 to 500,000 birds. They occupy 290,000 square miles of habitat in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Worries about a potential endangered species listing for sage grouse already prompted the deferral of sales on more than 8 million acres of potential federal oil and gas leases.

Those parcels can be put up for sale once conservation plans for sage grouse are in place, which is expected sometime next year.

The plans are separate from any endangered species protections.

Wyoming and Montana account for 55 percent of the birds’ population. Officials from the two states and others have pushed to keep greater sage grouse off the federal protected species list so they can retain control over the bird and its habitat.

A spokesman for Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, a Democrat, said collaborative efforts to conserve the bird would continue. Spokesman Dave Parker said the spending bill provision was “really not delaying the work we need to do, to ensure Montana can protect the sage grouse.”

Wildlife advocates remained wary.

“Now we’re going to get our chance to see if the state, local and federal agencies can deliver on sage grouse protections in the absence of an Endangered Species Act listing,” said Erik Molvar with WildEarth Guardians.

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Colorado oil and gas regulators postponed a decision on a new fine structure for rule violations after industry representatives said it could lead in some cases to companies shutting down or curtailing drilling operations.

Jamie Jost, an attorney representing the Colorado Oil and Gas Association industry group, told members of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission that the proposal could hurt companies for circumstances beyond their control in some cases.

Attorneys for environmental groups argued that fines should be required in the case of violations that create a high risk of health, safety and environmental impacts, the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reported Wednesday.

The commission is considering the new fine structure to comply with a state law passed this year and an executive order

by Gov. John Hickenlooper. The law raises the daily penalty limit from $1,000 to $15,000 for each violation and requires commissioners to assess a penalty for each day a violation occurred.

Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission director Matt Lepore said his agency would still have discretion in determining the per-day fine amount. He said the agency in the past has issued compliance orders in ways to ensure a company could continue to operate and have revenue so it could provide revenue for cleanup of contamination or reduce the impacts of a violation.

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The boy entered the plea Tuesday under a deal with prosecutors and will be sentenced Thursday, The Vail Daily reported.

Investigators said the teen was 13 when he shot his 50-year-old father twice in the head with a rifle on or around April 30, when the man was scheduled to meet with a sheriff’s deputy investigating a graffiti case involving the teen.

The son called his father’s boss for several days to say he was sick, but the employer became suspicious and alerted authorities.

When deputies arrived at the home, the boy answered the door and told them his father was dead inside.

Lawsuit filed about Adams County ballot secrecy DENVER

A group of voters is suing Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler and Adams County Clerk Karen Long about reports that nearly all ballots in last month’s election could be traced to the Adams County individuals who cast them.

The suit asks a judge to void the county’s election. There are six plaintiffs in the lawsuit, including Adams County Republican Party Chair Gary Mikes.

According to The Denver Post, the lawsuit said Long did not disclose a printing error that placed a unique voter identification number on both the ballot and the return envelope before the election.

Gessler did not immediately return a request for comment.

Long has said previously voter identities were not disclosed.

Long was not available for comment Wednesday.

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An 89-year-old man accused of crashing into and killing a motorcyclist in Basalt has been deemed mentally incompetent, putting the criminal case against him in limbo.

Deputy District Attorney Andrea Bryan told a judge Tuesday that prosecutors need to figure out what to do next given the Colorado Mental Health Institute’s conclusion on John Walls of Carbondale.

Walls is charged with careless driving causing death and reckless endangerment in the August crash that killed 53-year-old Patrick Dunn of Basalt. Police said Walls crossed over into oncoming traffic on U.S. Highway 82 and hit Dunn head-on.

The Aspen Daily News reported Walls failed a driving test after the crash and lost his license.

Former deputy must stay in Colorado until trial is over GREELEY

A former sheriff’s deputy accused of killing his wife in Colorado in 2012 will have to remain in the state as he awaits trial.

The Greeley Tribune reported that a judge denied a request from Tom Fallis on Tuesday to move back to Indiana so he could care for his three children.

They moved there after the shooting death of 28-year-old Ashley Fallis after a New Year’s Eve party at their home in Evans in 2012.

Her death was ruled a suicide, but Fallis was charged with second-degree murder this year after prosecutors took another look at the case at the request of her family. The former Weld County deputy was arrested in Bloomington, Indiana last month.

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After a half-century of Cold War acrimony, the United States and Cuba moved on Wednesday to restore diplomatic relations — a historic shift that could revitalize the flow of money and people across the narrow waters that separate the two nations.

President Barack Obama’s dramatic announcement in Washington — seconded by Cuban President Raul Castro in Havana — was accompanied by a quiet exchange of imprisoned spies and the celebratory release of American Alan Gross, a government contract worker who had been held in Cuba for five years.

The shift in U.S.-Cuba policy was the culmination of 18 months of secret talks between the longtime foes that included a series of meetings in Canada and the personal involvement of Pope Francis at the Vatican. It also marked an extraordinary undertaking by Obama without Congress’ authorization as he charts the waning years of his presidency.

“These 50 years have shown that isolation has not worked,” Obama declared at the White House. “It’s time for a new approach.”

Obama spoke as Castro was addressing his nation in Havana, where church bells rang and school teachers paused lessons to mark the news. Castro said that while the U.S. and Cuba remain at odds on many matters, “we should learn the art of living together in a civilized manner in spite of our differences.”

Obama’s plans for remaking U.S. relations with Cuba are

sweeping: He aims to expand economic ties, open an embassy in Havana, send high-ranking U.S. officials including Secretary of State John Kerry to visit and review Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. The U.S. also is easing restrictions on travel to Cuba, including for family visits, official government business and educational activities.

But tourist travel remains banned.

Obama and Castro spoke by telephone Tuesday for nearly an hour, the first presidential-level call between their nations’ leaders since the 1959 Cuban revolution and the approval of a U.S. economic embargo on the communist island that sits just 90 miles off coast of Florida. The two men are also expected to meet at a regional summit in Panama next spring.

Obama did not rule out traveling to Cuba before his presidency ends, telling ABC News: “I don’t have any current plans to visit Cuba, but let’s see how things evolve.”

Despite Obama’s declaration, the Cuba embargo was passed

by Congress, and only lawmakers can revoke it. That appears unlikely to happen soon given the largely negative response to Obama’s actions from Republicans who will take full control of Capitol Hill in January.

“Relations with the Castro regime should not be revisited, let alone normalized, until the Cuban people enjoy freedom — and not one second sooner,” said House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio. “There is no ‘new course’ here, only another in a long line of mindless concessions to a dictatorship that brutalizes its people and schemes with our enemies.”

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Bells tolled in celebration and teachers halted lessons midday as President Raul Castro told his country Wednesday that Cuba was restoring relations with the United States after more than a half-century of hostility.

Wearing his military uniform with its five-star insignia, the 83-year-old leader said the two countries would work to resolve their differences “without renouncing a single one of our principles.”

Havana residents gathered around television sets in homes, schools and businesses to hear the historic national broadcast, which coincided with a statement by U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington. Uniformed schoolchildren burst into applause at the news.

At the University of San Geronimo in the capital’s historic center, the announcement drew ringing from the bell tower. Throughout the capital, there was a sense of euphoria as word spread.

“For the Cuban people, I think this is like a shot of oxygen, a wishcome-true, because with this, we have overcome our differences,” said Carlos Gonzalez, a 32-year-old IT specialist.

“It is an advance that will open the road to a better future for the two countries.”

Guillermo Delgado, a 72-year-old retiree, welcomed the announcement as “a victory for Cuba because it was achieved without conceding basic principles.”

Obama already had loosened some travel, trade and financial restrictions that have boosted remittances to an estimated $2 billion annually.

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At least 786 children died of abuse or neglect in the U.S. in a six-year span in plain view of child protection authorities — many of them beaten, starved or left alone to drown while agencies had good reason to know they were in danger, The Associated Press has found.

To determine that number, the AP canvassed the 50 states, the District of Columbia and branches of the military — circumventing a system that does a terrible job of accounting for child deaths. Many states struggled to provide numbers.

Most of the 786 children whose cases were compiled by the AP were under the age of 4. They lost their lives even as authorities were investigating their families or providing some form of protective services because of previous

instances of neglect or violence or other troubles in the home.

Take Mattisyn Blaz, a 2-monthold Montana girl who died when her father spiked her “like a football,” in the words of a prosecutor.

Matthew Blaz was wellknown to child services personnel and police. Just two weeks after Mattisyn was born June 25, 2013, he came home drunk, grabbed his wife by her hair and threw her to the kitchen floor while she clung to the newborn.

Jennifer Blaz said a child protective services worker visited the day after her husband’s attack, spoke with her briefly and left. Her husband pleaded guilty to assault and was ordered by a judge to take anger management classes and stay away from his wife. Convinced he had changed, his wife allowed him to return to the home.

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more than six weeks later — the day of Mattisyn’s funeral.

The system also failed Ethan Henderson, who was only 10 weeks old but already had been treated for a broken arm when his father hurled him into a recliner so hard that it caused a fatal brain injury.

Maine hotline workers had received at least 13 calls warning that Ethan or his siblings were suffering abuse. The caseworker who inspected the family’s cramped trailer six days before Ethan died May 8, 2012, wrote that the baby appeared “well cared for and safe in the care of his parents.”

Many factors can contribute to the abuse dilemma nationwide: The child protective services system is plagued with worker shortages and a serious overload of cases. Budgets are tight, and nearly 40 percent of the 3 million child abuse and neglect complaints made annually to child protective services hotlines are “screened out” and never investigated.

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The cancellation, announced Wednesday, was a startling blow to the studio that has been shaken by hacker leaks and intimidations during the past several weeks by an anonymous group calling itself Guardians of Peace.

A U.S. official said Wednesday that federal investigators now have connected the Sony hacking to North Korea and are expected to make an announcement in the near future.

Sony said it was cancelling “The Interview” release “in light of the decision by the majority of our exhibitors not to show the film.” The studio said it

respected and shared in the exhibitors’ concerns.

“We are deeply saddened at this brazen effort to suppress the distribution of a movie, and in the process do damage to our company, our employees, and the American public,” read the statement. “We stand by our filmmakers and their right to free expression and are extremely disappointed by this outcome.”

Earlier Wednesday the three top theater chains in North America announced that they were postponing any showings of “The Interview,” a comedy about a TV host (James Franco) and producer (Seth Rogen) tasked by the CIA to assassinate North Korea leader Kim Jung-un (played by Randall Park).

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Employees falsified logs to make it look as if the so-called clean rooms had been disinfected.

Federal prosecutors leveled those allegations in bringing charges Wednesday against 14 former owners or employees of a Massachusetts pharmacy in connection with a nationwide meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people.

U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz called it the biggest criminal case ever brought in the U.S. over contaminated medicine.

The 2012 outbreak was traced to tainted drug injections manufactured by the now-closed New England Compounding Center of Framingham.

Barry Cadden, a co-founder of the business, and Glenn Adam Chin, a supervisory pharmacist, were slapped with the most serious charges, accused in the racketeering indictment of causing the deaths of 25

that prosecutors charged his client with second-degree murder under the racketeering law.

“He feels hugely remorseful for everything that’s happened — for the injuries and the deaths — but he never intended to cause harm to anybody,” Weymouth said. “It seems to be a bit of an overreach.”

Lawyers for the other defendants did not return calls immediately.

John Nedroscik, 64, of Howell, Michigan, received the tainted steroids while getting treatment for damaged discs in his back. He contracted a fungal infection that caused an abscess on his spine.

He spent nearly a month in the hospital for surgery to remove the abscess and then had to return frequently for a string of problems. He said he still takes pain medication and has trouble sleeping.

“I still struggle with some stuff,” he said. But “it could have been a lot worse.”

Cadden and Chin were ordered jailed for a bail hearing Thursday. Gregory Conigliaro, who founded the business in 1988 with Cadden, his brother-in-law, was also among those arrested.

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patients in seven states by acting with “wanton and willful disregard” of the risks.

The other defendants were charged with such crimes as fraud and interstate sale of adulterated drugs.

Ortiz said NECC was “filthy” and failed to comply with even basic health standards, and employees knew it.

“Production and profit were prioritized over safety,” she said.

More than 750 people in 20 states fell ill — about half of them with a rare fungal form of meningitis, the rest with joint or spinal infections — after getting steroid injections, mostly for back pain. Sixty-four died.

In reaction, Congress last year increased federal oversight of so-called compounding pharmacies like NECC, which custom-mix medications in bulk and supply them directly to hospitals and doctors.

Cadden’s lawyer, Bruce Singal, complained that prosecutors are trying to turn a “tragic accident” into a federal crime.

“Not every accident, and not every tragedy, are caused by criminal conduct,” Singal state in a statement.

Chin’s lawyer, Stephen Weymouth, said he was stunned

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The siege at the Sydney cafe had been going on for more than five hours and 82-year-old John O’Brien had become convinced the gunman was insane and they would likely all end up dead.

And so he made a decision, one he knew came with a cost: he was going to try to escape.

O’Brien — a former professional tennis player who played at Wimbledon — looked at the gunman who was at the other end of the cafe, barricaded behind tables and chairs.

The man had forced two or three young women to stand in front of him as human shields, so police snipers couldn’t take shots at him.

O’Brien glanced up at Stefan Balafoutis, a lawyer, who was standing, as ordered, with his hands against the window.

The younger man had his eyes closed.

“I said to the barrister, look, this is not going to end well, this guy will never get out of here alive, and he’s going to take everyone with him,” O’Brien told The Associated Press in the first detailed account from a hostage who was held inside the cafe.

He whispered his plan to Balafoutis. The lawyer replied: “Good idea.”

O’Brien was exhausted and was wondering at times if he was in a dream. He hadn’t eaten since early in the morning, before their ordeal began, when he’d ordered a piece of raisin toast and a cappuccino.

He thought the coffee at the Lindt Chocolat Cafe in Martin Place was creamy and delicious, albeit overpriced. He liked the chocolates on display, a point of difference at the cafe. He’d visit a few times a year, often after an appointment with his eye doctor like the one he’d had that morning.

O’Brien was eating his toast when 50-year-old Man Haron Monis strode in, wearing a bandanna with Arabic writing. He pulled out a shotgun. O’Brien looked at it, thinking it was the size of a tennis racket. He knew right away the situation was dire. The gunman grabbed Tori Johnson, the 34-year-old cafe manager, ordering him to lock the door. O’Brien said Monis was immediately aggressive and belligerent.

There were 17 people in the cafe that Monday who became the gunman’s hostages. Several were cafe staff in their early 20s.

The customers included three lawyers and four bank workers who had popped in from nearby offices. O’Brien was the oldest while Jarrod Hoffman, a 19-year-old university student and a cafe staffer, was the youngest.

Monis ordered the customers to stand with their hands on the cafe window and to hold up a black Shahada flag with the Islamic declaration of faith written on it. O’Brien said he stood with his hands on the window for 30 minutes, or maybe 45 — it was hard to tell — before telling the gunman how old he was and saying he needed to sit down.

It was his first challenge to the gunman’s authority and a bit of a ruse, he said. He felt stronger than he was letting on.

He’s remarkably fit for his age.

He still plays competitive tennis, and is among the best in Australia in his age group. As a young man, in 1956, he made it to the fourth round of Wimbledon.

Monis complained but relented, allowing O’Brien and a few others to sit.

The hours ticked by as the gunman tried to use the hostages to relay his odd demands on social media: to be delivered a flag of the Islamic State group and to speak directly to Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

O’Brien would sometimes rest his head on the table. He thought about his wife, Maureen, whose brother had died two weeks earlier. He thought about his two daughters. And he thought about the gunman, who he became convinced was mad.

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Steamboat Springs High School senior Austin Kerbs rarely saw the floor a year ago for the Sailors’ varsity boys basketball squad, and were it not for a handful of missing players thanks to injuries and suspensions, he may not be seeing much time this year, either.

He’s made the most of his opportunity, however, and Wednesday night, one of the team’s most unheralded regular players made some of its biggest plays, helping Steamboat hold off Rifle, 43-39.

Kerbs scored nine points, five in the fourth quarter and hauled down two huge offensive rebounds. He took the second back up to score, giving Steamboat a key cushion late in the game.

“He worked his tail off all night,” Steamboat coach Luke DeWolfe said about Kerbs. “He just works so hard and that’s something we’ve challenged our kids with. We all need to play that hard.”

For more than three quarters, Rifle took every hit the Sailors had. The score was tied at 18 at halftime and 30 heading into

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the fourth quarter. Every time Steamboat extended a lead, the Bears managed to catch up.

In the second quarter, it was a big 3-pointer from Avery Lujan.

In the fourth, a basket and a made free throw from Jacob Boone reeled Steamboat back in again and another trey, this one late in the game, from Lujan, forced the Sailors to make their free throws.

Luis Carreon led Rifle with 13 points while Boone had nine.

“It was a dogfight. I was happy with the way our kids competed,” Rifle coach Roger Walters said. “We hung in there and didn’t let Steamboat get joel reichenberger/staff too far away from us. Our kids Steamboat senior Austin Kerbs lines up on defense Wednesday against Rifle. Kerbs had big rebounds and baskets late in showed a lot of guts. the game to help give the Sailors a win at home against Rifle.

“Steamboat’s just really good.

It’s really hard to keep them off Nothing seemed quite as of at least. He leapt high and off night. We were really flat and the glass. They have a chance to important as Kerbs’ two offen- caught it with one hand, hauled mentally not sharp. We were able be really special this year.” sive rebounds, however. it in and took a quick dribble to to hang around and get some Steamboat had other highBoth came on the same pos- the basket for a put-back and a shots when we needed them.” lights. A 3-pointer from Robi session, midway through the 36-33 lead.

Steamboat, 4-3, is back in Powers helped Steamboat out fourth quarter with the game Powers led all scorers with 16 action Saturday at Eagle Valley. early and a monster ally-oop close, Steamboat up 34-33. and Bye had 10.

Rifle, 3-2, is in Denver on Fridunk finished by Garrett Bye He grabbed the first one and “We dodged a bullet a lit- day against Glenwood Springs, gave the squad a boost early in passed it back out. The sec- tle bit,” DeWolfe said. “We just then at home Saturday against the fourth quarter. ond one came at him, too, kind have to play better. We had an Summit.

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Steamboat’s Kady Look, left, and Tess Richey lay on the defense Wednesday against Rifle.

One strong run and an endless string of answers gave the Rifle High School girls basketball team a comfortable win in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday night.

The teams played close nearly through the first half, but in its closing minutes the Bears put together a run Steamboat couldn’t ever make up en route to a 39-27 victory.

“That’s how they are,” Steamboat coach Mack Spitellie said about Rifle. “They’re a great defensive team. We played defense very well, too, but that’s a very good team.

We have to quit turning the

ball over.”

Steamboat was within two, 12-10, with three minutes remainNext game: ing in the first half. A 3-point Sailors shot from Bears’ vs. Eagle Whitney Vance Valley started Rifle’s 2 p.m. offense, however.

Saturday The Bears kept their next possession alive with an offensive rebound, and Emily Neuroth turned that into two more points, then Elly Walters stole the ball as Steamboat brought it up the court moments later, laying it in for a layup and a 19-10 lead.

That sent the game to half, but Rifle scored the first two

points of the third quarter, too, capping a 9-0 run that defined the game.

“We hit that 3-pointer and that opened up the paint. Then we finally converted on a couple of layups,” Rifle coach Kristy Wallner said. “The first quarter we missed 13 layups.

Finally, we started hitting some shots and they came at the right time to put us on a little spurt.”

Steamboat had its chances to get back into it. Two big 3-pointers from Megan Limberg pulled the Sailors within striking distance on two occasions. Still, they always were a basket away from making anyone sweat the outcome, and See Sailors, page 19

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Miller is averaging 5.4 points per game in an averMiller age of 10 minutes of playing time per game. He hit a season high in scoring with 14 points in a game last month against Crown College and has scored in every game since. He’s also averaged more than two rebounds a game and grabbed as many as four in a game. His team is 2-7 this season.

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Espinosa is in her second year competing with the Colorado State University figure skating team. She recently placed second in the team’s first competition of the season, a twoday event at CSU last month that featured collegiate skaters from around the state and region. She was second in the free skate event and third in the solo ice dance event. Next, she will compete with the squad in San Diego in January.

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Wrestling at 116 pounds, the junior is off to a strong start this season Bruggink and wrapped up the 2014 segment of her season with back-to-back wins. Bruggink also shined at a tournament in Oklahoma City, going 3-1 on the first day of a duals tournament, and 4-3 overall. She has built a 6-6 record this season and will get back to the mats Jan. 9 to 11 at the National Duals tournament in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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The Buffalos are on a winning streak, winning each of their past three games. In the most recent, a 3-1 win against Midland University, several former Sailors played a part.

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James Harden scored 41 points, including eight in overtime, and the Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 115111 on Wednesday night after Arron Afflalo tied the game on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of regulation.

Patrick Beverley sealed Houston's seventh win in eight games by hitting four straight free throws in the final 17.8 seconds. Harden had a big game at the line, too, hitting 18 of 21.

Dwight Howard scored 24 points and grabbed 16 rebounds despite a strained right knee that had him questionable for the game.

Wilson Chandler had 23 points and Ty Lawson dished out 16 assists for the struggling Nuggets, who've dropped

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After sending the game to OT, Afflalo had a chance to come up big again with 24 seconds remaining and his team trailing 109-107, but he hit just one of two free throws. He later knocked down a 3-pointer to keep the Nuggets close, only to have Beverley drain two free throws.

Harden's 3-pointer with 10.4 seconds remaining in regulation gave the Rockets a 98-96 lead. He then stole a pass from Kenneth Faried and was immediately fouled, sending him to the line with a chance to wrap up the win. But Harden made just one of two free throws, giving the Nuggets time for one last chance.

Lawson dribbled up the floor and scooped it over to Afflalo, who made a deep 3-pointer at the buzzer with Harden's hand in his face to tie it at 99.

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The win kept Rifle undefeated, 5-0, with two games remaining before the winter break, Friday at the Pepsi Center in Denver against Glenwood Springs and Saturday at home against Summit.

Steamboat slipped to 3-4 and will close out the 2014 portion of its schedule on the road Saturday at Eagle Valley.

“Our league is one big mass of good teams,” Spitellie said.

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Monday, Dec. 22 Denver at Cincinnati, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 28 Indianapolis at Tennessee,11 a.m.

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Palestinians set occupation deadline Cara Anna and John-Thor Dahlburg THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

UNITED NATIONS

Israel suffered back-to-back diplomatic setbacks in Europe on Wednesday, while the Palestinians at the United Nations set a deadline for an Israeli withdrawal from lands captured nearly 50 years ago by the end of 2017.

In Geneva, the international community delivered a stinging rebuke to Israel’s settlement construction in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, saying the practice violates Israel’s responsibilities as an occupying power.

The declaration adopted by the conference of the Fourth Geneva Convention, which governs the rules of war and military occupation, emphasized a prohibition on colonizing occupied land and insisted that international humanitarian law be obeyed in areas affected by the conflict between Israel and Palestinians. It called for “all serious violations� to be investigated and those responsible for breaches to be brought to justice. “This is a signal and we can hope that words count,� said Swiss ambassador Paul Fivat,

who chaired the one-day meeting. The U.S. and Israel did not take part.

Israel’s U.N. Mission blasted the gathering, saying: “It confers legitimacy on terrorist organizations and dictatorial regimes wherever they are, while condemning a democratic country fighting terrorism in accordance with international law.�

In Luxembourg, meanwhile, a European Union court ordered the Palestinian group Hamas removed from the EU terrorist list for procedural reasons but said the 28-nation bloc can maintain asset freezes against Hamas members for now.

The Islamic militant group, which calls for the destruction of Israel, hailed the decision, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed outrage. “It seems that too many in Europe, on whose soil 6 million Jews were slaughtered, have learned nothing,� Netanyahu said, adding that Israel would continue to defend itself “against the forces of terror and tyranny and hypocrisy.�

The EU court ruled that the terrorist listing of Hamas was based on press and Internet reports and not on “acts examined and confirmed in deci-

sions of competent authorities.�

The EU, which has two months to appeal, was considering its next step.

In New York, an Arabbacked draft resolution on ending Israel’s occupation of lands captured in 1967 was submitted Wednesday evening to the U.N. Security Council for a possible vote, Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour said.

However, Mansour said the Arab-backed resolution does not close the door on further negotiations on the issue, including with the United States, “if they are ready and willing.� The U.S., as a permanent council member, often has vetoed measures targeting Israel in the past.

And Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Malki earlier said the actual vote might be put off, suggesting a compromise is in the works to avoid a clash in the council.

The draft, sponsored by Jordan on behalf of the Palestinians, sets the end of 2017 as a deadline for an Israeli withdrawal from war-won lands the Palestinians are seeking for a state. The deadline has been pushed back from that of November 2016 in the earlier draft.

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Haiti president meets with his opposition Pierre-Richard Luxama and Danica Coto THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI

Haiti President Michel Martelly met Wednesday with opposition leaders in a bid to stabilize the politically fractious country as pressure mounted on him to appoint an interim prime minister.

The meetings are Martelly’s latest response to the recommendations of an independent commission he established to end a stalemate over delayed legislative elections. Among the recommendations was that former prime minister Laurent Lamothe should resign, which he did early Sunday following days of violent protests in which at least one person was killed. “All I have to say is that the meeting went well,� Martelly told reporters briefly as Port-auPrince hotel where the meeting was held. “We agreed to continue the discussion.�

Opposition leaders said they discussed how Martelly could implement the recommendations, which include renewing

the membership of the electoral council, and freeing several people the opposition considers political prisoners.

Martelly “must satisfy the recommendations,� said Rosemond Pradel, general secretary of the opposition Fusion party.

Two brothers, who spent 17 months in prison after accusing the presidential family of corruption, were released Wednesday afternoon.

Martelly’s administration also is drafting a list of candidates for an interim prime minister to steer the troubled country through political unrest. “We need a new government as soon as possible,� Senate President Simon Desras told The Associated Press Wednesday in an interview. “I think it’s a complex and politically turbulent moment in Haiti.�

Desras said that while his name is apparently on the list of candidates for interim prime minister, he doesn’t know if he’ll seek the position, but “I’m always ready to serve.� The longtime senator also told the AP he may seek the presidency.

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Full Time Front Desk Agent for Night Shift 2:30-11pm, experience preferred, merchant ski pass available.

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Dishwasher Old Town Pub is gearing up for a great winter. Hiring day and night prep and line cooks. Be a part of our new and exciting menu and team. Apply in person between 9-11am and 2-4pm.

This is a dynamic position in a unique workplace with potential for growth.

The creative services department handles print, web and mobile ad design, special section layout and commercial print design and layout. We also operate a full service print shop.

Excellent customer service, organizational skills, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines are necessary.

Candidates must be proďŹ cient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

If you are a creative designer who enjoys new challenges in a fun work environment, this is the position for you.

This is a full-time position with full beneďŹ ts.

Send your resume with references and samples of your work to Amy Fontenot at afontenot@craigdailypress.com.

Craig Daily Press is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please apply in person.

Slopeside is looking for expereinced Kitchen Help. Please apply in person Thursday - Sunday w/ resume The Ptarmigan Inn & Snowbird Restaurant are seeking friendly, fun individuals to join our team this winter with full & part-time positions available:

Now Hiring for an Experienced Line Cook Ski pass possible. Apply at kitchen door Mon-Thur 11-4 pm.

2165 Pine Grove Rd threepeaksgrill@gmail.com

Restaurant: Servers, Cook, Dishwasher, Am Host, Hotel: P/T Night Auditor, F/T Housekeeper Experience is preferred but not required, must be able to work weekends and holidays. Please call 879-1730 or apply @ 2304 Après Ski Way : E-mail resume to info@steamboat-lodging.com Slopeside is looking for experienced busser, hostess & expo.

Please apply in person Thursday - Sunday w/ resume

KLZPNU The Craig Daily Press is seeking applications for a qualiďŹ ed graphic designer.

HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING JOB:

F.M. Light & Sons is looking for: Sales People Cashier We need people as warm and friendly as our current team members to represent our store.

Must be good with the public, willing to work weekends, responsible, and have a great attitude. Apply in person at 830 Lincoln Ave.

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Artisansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market is hiring PT Sales Person. Friendly, Reliable, with Customer Service experience. Flexible hours, weekends. Bring resume to 626 Lincoln Avenue. Jan 970-846-9861.

Retail Associate In Celebration of Kids, downtown Steamboat, is looking for fun-loving FT retail associate and PT beautician, $15/hour. Must love working with kids. 970-879-3333 info@incelebrationofkids.com

Inside Sales Rep -Sweetwood Cattle Company is growing and searching for highly organized, self-motivated and energetic inside sales reps. The ideal candidates must have a college degree, be familiar with Outlook, Excel, and QuickBooks and be a team player.

Please send resume to info@sweetwood.com

Tired of living from paycheck to paycheck at that same dead end job? Join Steamboat Motors Sales team. If you are looking to start or advance your career in sales, this is the job for you!

Experience is not necessary but helpful.

Please call 970-879-8880, drop your application off at the store or email your app to kmay@steamboatmotors.com

Full time Experienced Oilfield Worker -Self Starter -Experienced rebuilding oilfield equipment -Average 40 hours a week (occasional field work/weekends) -Start ASAP in the Denver, CO area -Drug Free -Email resume to: hcspersonnel@yahoo.com

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The Steamboat Pilot & Today is seeking a COPY DESK CHIEF/EVENING EDITOR to help lead a three-person copy desk and work closely with a talented group of journalists.

The right candidate is a proven leader with strong management and organizational skills who also has a talent for page design and is a strong line editor. This person should be adept at managing workďŹ&#x201A;ow smoothly and efďŹ ciently. This position also requires someone who is skilled at using social media to connect with readers. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also looking for a person who thrives under deadline pressure, is an excellent multi-tasker and is a team player who can think critically and who embraces change and new ideas in the everchanging world of digital and print journalism.

A mastery of AP style, layout and design as well as a high level knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and CMS systems are required.

A college degree is prerequisite, and previous experience at a daily newspaper is preferred.

This is a management-level, salaried position with room for advancement. The Steamboat Pilot & Today is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salary and beneďŹ ts including health, dental and life insurance, paid time off and 401(K) with a company match.

Serious candidates should email their cover letter, resume and appropriate clips and references to lschlichtman@steamboattoday.com. No phone calls, please.

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EXCLUSIVE TOWING Restored One-horse Sleigh. Folding top, maroon & black, wool upholstery, FREE: 12 Kittens to loving home. Due for new folding top with original bows, new shots & will need to spayed or neutered shafts, body & dash wood all original, at 6 month. Call 970-276-8098. runners in excellent condition with ice/snow foot scrapers. This cutter is ready for sleighing or would make a $$ CASH $$ beautiful business display or large-home FOR JUNK CARS decoration. $4,200 OBO (970)217-2042.

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FREE PICK-UP 970-276-2145 Alpine Towing

FREE: Used mattress and box springs on Christmas Trees! Beautiful NC Fraser Curve Plaza behind Steamboat Moxie.

Firs, fresh cut from the grower. 3’ - 8’ U-Haul.

Available at the T Bar while supplies last. $30-$80 Ask for Josh 828-400-8210 John Deere 2wd, Cab 148 JD Loader, 2 remotes, separate Loader controls, 3 point, 540/1000 power take off, mid 1000 pto. $10,500. 970-326-7308

HUNTING RIFLES IN STOCK NOW New/Used firearms, AMMO!!

Buy-Sell-Trade-Consign-Pawn 2400 Lincoln-(970) 879-7176 www.planbguns.com

Split Firewood, Dump Truck load/approx 4 loose cords. Craig and Routt County delivery, call for pricing. Maybell $140/cord, U-load. 970-234-5399 GONZALES FIREWOOD Cut, split, seasoned stacked & delivered!

Serviced Steamboat for 23 Years!

970-723-8604 or 970-846-6206

•CASH for select cars •Copper,Aluminum,Tin •FREE METAL DISPOSAL •All Kitchen Appliances •Water Heaters •Washer & Dryers •Computers & Laptops •Public Drop Off 24/7 •Recycle DON’T Dumpcycle

• Restored antique horse sleighs with shafts. $1,400 & $800.• 1992 Ford F150 4x4 51k miles $4,800• 1998 Mountain Max $650• 4- John Deere snowmobilesOffer• Topper from 04 Dodge pickup $150 •10x10 dog pen $50 •International “M” + 656 tractor parts •300 & 150 gallon Fule tanks and Rack $300 •Farmhand Loader frame. Call for info, 970-846-1511.

West US HWY 40 Left past Riverbend Golf Course

Great Christmas Gift! Hammered Dulcimer, perfect shape. Paid $400 new, will take best offer. 970-871-1110.

D&D Enterprises, Inc.

Blizzak WS-70 Snow Tires. 225/45R18 Like New. Still have the nubs on them. $350 317-727-6265

Local Company 970-870-1767

PALLETS ARE LOCATED AT THE STEAMBOAT PILOT &TODAY BUILDING ON CURVE PLAZA. PALLETS ARE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING. MAKE FOR GREAT FIREWOOD. YOU HAUL AWAY AS MANY AS YOU WANT.

SNOW TIRES- Cooper Weather Master S/T2, Snow Groove, 225/60R16 M&S, used 1/2 season, 11/32 measured tread.

Set of 4. $375. (970) 871-1688

FREE: Full Size futon mattress with wood frame. U-haul. 970-846-8665.

FREE: 20” Vizio TV, LCD HD with remote.

Purchased in 2011. Originally $500.

U-Haul. Call 970-871-4641.

MATTRESS SHOPPING? Shop MOXIE

Blown Head Gasket? $300 Head Gasket Repair, Mobile Service, 100% Guaranteed, Free Cooling System Diagnosis 970-412-2449 or 970-819-5732

ATTENTION HUNTERS, TRAPPERS OR CRAFTERS Domestic Rabbit Hides For Sale-Sold in bulk-Not Tanned Call or Email 970-629-2132 kkdrabbitry@mail.com

Great Mattresses!

Great Prices!

Great Warranty! and most in stock!

1855 Shield Dr. #100 970-879-9866

STEAMBOATS ONLY PAWN SHOP Jewelry Sold at 1/2 appraised value guaranteed!

We Are Paying “CA$H” for •GOLD •SILVER •FIREARMS •Jewelry •Coins •Bullion

2400 Lincoln Avenue (Just West of Steamboat Motors)

970-879-7176

I BUY GOLD

Ron Denning “The Gold Guy” Immediate payment for your old gold jewelry, nuggets, Kuggerands, platinum, sterling silver, flatwear, silver electrical contacts, coins before 1964.

Call Ron at 970-390-8229 with questions. www.ronthegoldguy.com Member of the BBB. 1st, 2nd & 3rd cutting Alfalfa or Alfalfa Timothy Hay. Never Been Rained On. 3x3x8 $65/Bale. (970) 734-7915.

Free: Heavy Duty Shelving unit 5 shelves 2 drawers. 62”w x 37”h x 19”d.1475 Pine Grove Rd Suite 104. U-Haul 970-846-9349

Beautiful,Commercial grade 9Ft. pre-lit smokey mountain silk Christmas tree $495.00. Price includes delivery and setup.

Contact Alpine Floral 970-879-2682

LOST: Black leather Swany ski gloves with zippers. Personal items inside. Lost 12/11 on Fish Crk Falls Rd near Stbt Blvd. *REWARD* Call 858-356-7112.

Attention Land Owners City of Steamboat Springs Animal Local Outfitter looking for private land Shelter — Phone: 879-0621 hunting leases in Moffat and Rout coun760 Critter Court. ties. 970-629-1760 12/12- Found 400 Willow Bend in Oak Ice Fishing Christmas, Huge new supply Creek: female Domestic Short Hair Cat, of ice fishing supplies, augers, sheds, white with blue eyes. **Help us, help lures, poles,live bait, Carquest Auto Parts you: Returning a lost pet to its owner is easy when they’re wearing a curof Craig 970-824-6544 rent 2014 Routt County License and an Identification Tag. Please get the 2014 Routt County License through your own local Steamboat Veterinary office -OR- buy the license at the Animal Shelter (must bring your pet’s rabies certificate with you).

METAL FOR MONEY

FREE WOOD PALLETS

It’s Free To Ask A Question Call 870-9333 Randy Salky, SalkyLaw LLC Free Legal Advice

Pheasant Hunting Brokenspokegameranch.com 970-241-3949

Australian Shepherd Puppy. Red Tri Male. Registered ASCA. Las Rocosa Bloodlines. Ready to go Christmas. $500.00 970-879-1442 AKC Chocolate Lab Puppies, (Black Forest Kennel Pointing Lines), Great Hunters & Pets, First Shots, Dew claws removed, In time for Xmas. $500. 435-790-2054.

City of Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter, 970-879-0621, www.petfinder.com.

Dogs for Adoption: “Casper”- 1 year old female Akbash. “Whiskey”- 5 ½ year old male Hound/ German Shepard mix.

“Weston”-1 ½ year old male Hound mix. “Captain”- 1 ½ year old, male Akita/American Bulldog Terrier mix.

“Nala”- 2 year old female Rhodesian Ridgeback/Lab mix. Cats and Kittens: all colors, short & long hair. Come see them Rockwood junior full drum set. Good all; they’re looking for their forever condition, maroon color. $120 homes! Barn cats available too! Adoption 970-846-5516 is only $30 for all spayed/neutered animals. Donations Needed: kitten wet food and kitten dry kibble, clay cat litter, adult cat wet food, cardboard cat scratchers, catnip, and small cat beds. *No more towels needed at this time. Thank you for your donations. Your community support is much appreciated.

10-foot Snow Wolf snowplow attachment for Cat skidsteer. Near new condiPerfect for Christmas! PLAYSTATION tion. $4,000. 970-629-1463.

DRUMS AND Fender GUITAR for Playstation Rock Band game &/or Guitar Hero. Sold separately each item around $100 online - so $200 value, both yours Honda HS 928 snowblower. Excellent for $100 - OBO - txt 970-846-3818. condition. $2,000. 970-629-1463 Can pay via PayPal.

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Complete DJ System with speakers and fog machine.

970-620-2724

Free mammograms and pap tests for 200 ton Round Bales, Alfalfa Grass Hay, women age 40-64, uninsured or under$160/ton, less if purchased in bulk. Cov- insured call NWCOVNA at 970-879-1632 ered, no rain. 970-629-3791 or 970-824-8233.

Horse quality grass hay 7.00 per bale.

Free local delivery with purchase of 150 Craig Animal Shelter open Mon - Thurs bales or more. 970-846-1449 Mountain grass hay, barn stored, no rain 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m, Friday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 damage. Horse quality round bales, p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - Noon. Visit $75/bale. Cow hay, round bales www.petfinder.com or www.adoptapet. $65/bale - 1000 lb bales, bulk amount, com to see pictures and video of availaprice negotiable. Hayden 970-276-3870. ble animals. Call the Craig Shelter at 970-824-5964.

Hayden: 8 Tons irrigated Grass hay.

Pure bred Holland Lops. 3 males, 1 feNever been rained on / covered. 70lb male. Born 11/15/14, ready on 12/27. small bales, $170/ton. 970-846-7107 $35 each. 970-367-6618 or email mac.millard.40@gmail.com.

Starting at $20/day THE CUT ABOVE, TUES/THUR MEN’S CUTS $10. WED LADIES CUTS $18. PAY FOR 1 PERM OR COLOR SERVICE GET 1 25% OFF. KEEP FOR YOU OR SHARE! 970-879-7141

For Sale Craig Lawn Care Business est in 2003. Turn key - Equipment & customer list inc. Lots of pontential for growth.

No Sunday Calls.

970-824-6964.

Jarred Pittman Bodyworks, In home massage. Will travel to you. Deep tissue, FOUND: Wedding band at City Park in 8 Purebred Black & Tan Coonhounds. Swedish, Neuromuscular, Pain manageWe buy Trucks and Heavy Equipment. Craig next to the infant swings. Call to Ready to go 12/29/14. 4 Females-$250. ment, ect. $75/hour for first time clients.

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970-629-8325 941-763-9215 970-826-0051. www.ByrneEq.com

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Cugino’s Italian Restaurant. Profitable 30+ yrs in business w/quality food & prime location, Kathy Billington Steinberg 846-8418, Steamboat Sotheby’s.

RETAIL located off Mt. Werner Road.

Great Signage. 1,250 SF Flexible terms.

Ski Town Commercial 970.871.0002 Wildhorse Marketplace 1,200+sf Retail/Office spaces available for immediate occupancy. Competitive lease rates and incentives available.

Ascent Real Estate 970-819-6342.

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Stand alone building on .86 acres in the city limits! Room to grow on this large lot with great circulation, generous parking and exposure from all angles. Building includes offices, 2 bathrooms and shop/garage space.

Price reduced to sell at $699,000.

Medora Fralick (970) 879-1402

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RETAIL Downtown. Lincoln Avenue Frontage. 1,110 – 1,800 SF Flexible terms. Ski Town Commercial 970.871.0002

Prime, top-floor office space on the Resort Group Campus. 1,376 sqft. Incredible views and minutes to the ski area.

Call Jon or Brandon – 970 871 0002

View www.SkiTownRealty.Net for information and searching!

The Lodge at The Gondola Mountain Base! Vaults, W/D, Pool & Hot Tubs, 2BD/2BA! Bruce Tormey Ski Town Realty Bruce@SkiTownRealty.Net 970-846-8867

USER INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY! Occupy & collect rent or lease.

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Tons of Amenities Close to skiing-elevator-heated garage-two master suites-pool-1 floor living. $325,000 #138404 Michelle Diehl 970.846.1086

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CRAIG: 765 Washington. Perfect Starter Home. Remodeled & upgraded 3BD/1BA, 1 car garage, near City Park, quiet neighborhood. $130,000. 970-276-3361 Balcony Office Space

CORNER PENTHOUSE WITH FABULOUS VIEWS SKI-IN 2 story, 3BR/2BA updated 2013, great views, furnished, vaulted ceiling, $525,000, 205.310.1295, www.SkiSteamboat.net

Downtown Lincoln Avenue

DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY. 1 located on the Yampa River Downtown, the other Across from Wal-mart on Mt. Werner Road. Ski Town Commercial 970.871.0002 Tons of Amenities Close to skiing-elevator-heated garage-two master suites-pool-1 floor living. $325,000 #138404 Michelle Diehl 970.846.1086 Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty Reduced! EagleRidge Condo Stunning Ski Area views. Top Floor, 2 BR, 2 BA, turn-key, beautifully decorated. $425,000 #139242 Colleen de Jong 970.846.5569 Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty

Newer Log Home and New low price $348,000.

Stagecoach, 3 BD, 3 BA, large lower level family room, 2136 Sq.Ft., Oversized 2 car garage, Built 2007, new kitchen appliances, .61 acre Aspen forest.

CRAIG: 423 Breeze St. Perfect rental property. 3BD/2BA, newly remodeled, guest house included, oversize lot, off street parking. $135,000. 970-276-3361

Reduced! EagleRidge Condo Stunning Ski Area views. Top Floor, 2 BR, 2 BA, turn-key, beautifully decorated. $425,000 #139242 Colleen de Jong 970.846.5569

2,000 SF, 7 office suites & common areas.

Call 970-846-7694

Great investment property in Craig.

Strong return with current tenant. This won’t last. With tenant and cashflow in place. Price Reduced below appraisal @ $775,000!

Contact Medora Fralick (970) 846-4866

Log Cabin in the Woods

Coveted Ski-in/Ski-out 2BD/2BA Torian Plum. Desired location, views & updates w/ Proven Rental Revenue. $558,000 #139840 Lisa Olson 970.846.0713

www.IronHorseSteamboat.com Exceptional 6,300 sf custom home and premier equestrian facility on 53 acres. $2,400,000 #139154 Cam Boyd 970.846.8100 Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty

www.ElkRiverViews.com Custom 4 BD, 4.5 BA home only steps to the Elk River & Mt. Zirkel Wilderness. $1,247,000 #138911 Cam Boyd 970.846.8100 Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty

Cabin in the Woods 4 BD, 2.5+BA log home is privately hidden in an aspen glade on 5 acres. $595,000 #138527 Cam Boyd 970.846.8100 Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty HAYDEN: Beautiful, quiet neighborhood, Dry Creek Subdivision, 3BD/2BA, 2 car garage, 1600 sqft, $229,000. 970-276-3361.

CRAIG: 1911 Woodland Ave. Perfect Starter Home. Remodeled & upgraded 3BD/1BA, 1 car garage, near Woodberry Park. $135,000. 970-276-3361.

Ski-in/Out Storm Meadows 2BD/2BA condo on the Ski Area w/great ski-in/out location. Fully furnished, excellent condition.

Great rental or vacation home! $294,000 #137471 Adrienne Stroock 970.846.3590 Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty

Immaculate Silver Spur 3+BD /3.5 BA sunny & bright move-in ready home on large landscaped lot w/ski views. $599,000 #139417 Kathy Billington Steinberg 970.846.8418 Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty

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Enjoy a view overlooking two 100 year ranches in the idyllic Pleasant Valley + Routt National Forest and the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area.38+ Acres w/ a building site that is nestled amongst the rolling meadows & streams of the South Valley.

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49+ Acres in a gated community on the south side of Lake Catamount with an ideal building site. #138832. $995,000.

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New Construction in Steamboat 2,700 sqft 4BD/ 3BA. Custom Kitchen Amazing Views. 1 Minute drive to downtown Steamboat $585,000 / $216/sqft !!

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Happy Holidays CRAIG: Clean, Quiet Community located near college & hospital.

2BD/2BA Apts. Carpet, Hardwood Floor, Tile, Water, Sewer, Garbage Paid! All Appliances including disposal. Small dogs allowed.

Timberglen Apts. 3465 Douglas St. 970-620-3296 970-824-9791

STEAMBOAT: Loft style condo. Hilltop Parkway. High end finishes. 12 month lease. 1st, last, and $500 deposit at signing. Pet friendly. 970-846-4471.

CRAIG: EXCEPTIONAL, newly renovated 3 bed/2 bath. Includes all new appliances with W/D & storage. $875/mo. NICELY DONE PROPERTIES (970) 846-0188.

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