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Rodeo bullish for summer Steamboat Springs mainstay needs strong year to avoid downsizing Brandon Gee

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The Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series won’t be bucked by economic fears and falling revenues — at least in 2009. Instead, rodeo board members have decided to hold firm to a 10-week, 20-performance schedule that begins next month, while offering a heav-

ily discounted season pass for locals to encourage attendance and hoping for a strong season that ropes a return to historic funding levels. “We’re hoping we don’t have our pockets pulled out at the end of the year,” said rodeo board President John Shipley, who said a bad 2009 could force the board to look at downsizing next year. “At some point, you just can’t do it without the

money, and we’d have to cut back.” Board members had considered cutting back as soon as this year. The city — the main source of revenue for the rodeo series — cut its contribution to $30,000 this year, which is down from $45,000 in each of the previous two years. Attendance has trended slightly downward in See Rodeo, page 13A

By the numbers Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series ■ Attendance 2006 27,915 2007 26,368 2008 25,832 ■ 2009 schedule All performances are held Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 7:30 p.m. June 19, 20, 26, 27 July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 August 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22

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City of Steamboat Springs crew leader Eric Irwin assembles an awning Thursday at the rodeo grounds. The first of 20 rodeo performances this summer is June 19.

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Steamboat seniors flip tassels, look forward at commencement

hat now? Steamboat Springs High School Salutatorian Jamie Gay posed that question to her classmates Saturday afternoon at the school’s graduation ceremony. Friends STORY BY and family JACK WEINSTEIN packed the high school’s gymnasium, including the upper viewing area, to honor the 122-member Class of 2009. The ceremony included several more speakers in addition to Gay, including valedictorian Charlie Stoddard, along with recognition of more than $340,000 in scholarships and the presentation of diplomas. Answering her question to classmates, Gay said, “This is one of the most beautiful and the most frightening things in life. You can’t ever know the answer completely. Answering that question is a journey, and having advice can make it a lot easier.” Gay said teachers, parents and friends will help guide the way, but sometimes all that advice is overwhelming. The easiest advice to follow is the kind you give yourself, she said.

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Steamboat Springs High School graduate Parker Stegmaier raises his arms in celebration after receiving his diploma Saturday in Kelly Meek Gymnasium. For an audio slideshow of Saturday’s ceremony, visit www.steamboatpilot.com.

Law agencies look to grants Police, State Patrol, Sheriff’s Office seek additional funding Zach Fridell

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With less money available from their overseeing commissions and local government, Routt County law enforcement agencies are looking for grants from state and national organizations to fund day-to-day operations and special enforcement programs. Oak Creek Police CommisPAGE DESIGNED BY NICOLE MILLER

Prosecutor targets thousands of state illegal immigrants Ivan Moreno

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sioner Chuck Wisecup recently completed a $796,000 grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. The COPS grant, if approved, would allow Oak Creek officials to reinstate the town’s police force by hiring three officers, including a chief, for three years, as long as the town would agree to fund the officers for one additional year.

Wisecup said if the town receives the grant funding, a decision that will be announced in early September, the town will have to “start saving our pennies for the next year.” Steamboat Springs Police Department Capt. Joel Rae said that despite tight budgets, more grants are available to fill the voids. The department also is reSee Grants, page 13A

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Immigrant advocates say they’ve seen nothing like it before or since: A prosecutor looking for illegal immigrants seized thousands of confidential tax records from an income tax preparer popular with Hispanics in Greeley. The October seizures led to identity theft and criminal impersonation charges against more than 70 people, and prosecutors allege that as many as 1,300 suspected illegal immigrants were working using false or stolen Social Security numbers. But the American Civil Liberties Union said the documents of as many as 4,900 people were seized, many of them legal residents, and that the probe was the “equivalent of a house-by-house search of innocent homeowners in order to find a suspect believed to be somewhere in the neighborhood.” Two judges have agreed, ruling that Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck had no probable cause to seize the records. Buck is appealing, however, and a ruling in his favor could open up a new avenue for prosecuting illegal immigrants. The charges have been ironic for immigrants such as Horacio Arturo Cervantes. The 42-yearold father of four from the Mexican state of Chihuahua said he had been honest about paying taxes, even though he was in the country illegally, because he was hoping for a path to U.S. citizenship. Cervantes pleaded guilty to identity theft before the judges’ rulings, and he now faces deportation. He said he pleaded because he wanted to get out of jail and try his chances in immigration court. “I feel like I’m up in the air, not knowing what’s going on, See Immigration, page 14A

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Top 10 most-read online stories For the week of May 21 to 27

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1.“Seven-legged calf born” May 22 18,128 pageviews

Yampatika’s summer programs provide children with hands-on opportunities to explore their natural surroundings. Each program is themebased and designed to inspire environmental stewardship through education. This summer’s themes include Recycling and Beyond, Legends of the Yampa Valley, and Winged Wonders. New for 2009, Wilderness Pioneers is offered for youths ages 12 to 14. This program will teach wilderness ethics and Leave No Trace practices, ending with a packin, pack-out overnight trip. Programs are offered for children ages 5 to 14 and run from June 29 to Aug. 14. Yampatika

2.“Examiner confident of suicide ruling” May 21 7,700 pageviews 3.“Corna remembered as charming, generous” May 24 6,455 pageviews 4.“City manager seriously hurt in skydiving accident” May 24 2,376 pageviews 5.“Hinder commits to Cal” May 25 1,761 pageviews

AROUND STEAMBOAT has need-based scholarships available, thanks to the Craig-Scheckman Family Foundation. For details, go to www.yampatika.org or call 871-9151.

South Routt volleyball camp fee due Monday The Sky High Volleyball Camp, for girls in grades seven through 12 interested in playing volleyball, is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12 to 14 at Soroco High School. Registration costs $115 per player. The fee is due Monday and can be sent to Kim Reeves, P.O. Box 316, Phippsburg, CO 80469. Make

6.“Family says Jon Roberts improving” May 26 1,262 pageviews

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■ West African dance and drum classes are from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Depot Art Center on 13th Street. The cost is $15 per class or $12 per class if you’re taking three or more during the two-day workshop. Call Jen at 846-6377 or visit the Steamboat Springs African Dance & Drum Ensemble site at www.yampavalley. info.

SATURDAY ■ Jackson County hosts the county’s Centennial Celebration at the courthouse in Walden. There will be food, games, crafts and entertainment. All activities are free and open to the public. Call 7234334.

■ Routt County Republicans meet at noon

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■ Off the Beaten Path Bookstore holds a free book talk and signing with Joyce E. Phillips, author of “Aspen Reflection,” from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Call 879-6830.

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■ The Board of Routt County Commissioners hosts a public chat about county issues from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hayden Town Hall. All are welcome to the open discussion.

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■ Yampatika’s Wild Edible Feast is from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Yacht Club restaurant. Featured fare includes wild game and edible plants harvested locally. Proceeds support Yampatika and environmental education in Northwest Colorado. Tickets cost $75. Call 871-9151.

■ The Hayden Lions have a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. in the Haven Community Center. The program is “The History of DOW in Colorado” by Steve Znamenacek. Prospective members are welcome. Call Frank at 276-3952.

■ Deep Roots hosts its first all-members meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. Guest speaker Merry Lester will talk about crop rotation, companion planting and tomatoes. E-mail Lynne Garell at garell@symmetryworld.com.

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■ The Education Fund Board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the George P. Sauer Human Services Center at 325 Seventh St.

■ Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide presents “Understanding Suicide and the Grief Process,” a community forum, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. Call Ronna Autrey at 970-875-2941 or Carrie at 970870-0425.

■ The Board of Routt County Commissioners hosts a public chat about county issues from 7 to 8 p.m. at the North Routt preschool in Clark. All are welcome to the open discussion.

■ The Routt County Council on Aging presents “The Selbe House Opens” at 12:45 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. Donna Hackley and

■ The Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Group plays an ACBL sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. Reservations are requested. Call Elaine at 879-1994.

■ “How Money Works,” a financial workshop for women, is at 6 p.m. at the Hayden Public Library, 201 E. Jefferson Ave. Call Pam at 846-7265 to RSVP.

■ “How Money Works,” a financial workshop for women, is at 6 p.m. at the Real Living Professional Group office, 1755 Central Park Plaza. The free event includes wine tasting. Call Pam at 846-7265 to RSVP.

■ The Fairway Face-Off Golf Tournament, a benefit for the Steamboat Springs Youth Hockey Association Scholarship Fund, begins with check-in at 11 a.m. at the Catamount Ranch & Club. The format is a 4-person scramble with a cost of $175 per player (includes golf, lunch and goodies). Register at http://fairwayfaceoff. golfreg.com, or call 846-2144.

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Volunteers are needed to help judge more than 450 classic Mustang cars June 20. No experience is necessary, and all volunteers receive a free 2009 Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup T-shirt. Judging is from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 20 on Lincoln Avenue. If you are interested in volunteering to be a judge, call Kristi at 875-7006, or stop by the Chamber at 1255 S. Lincoln Ave.

■ The Yampa Valley Sustainability Council meets from 1 to 3 p.m. at Centennial Hall on 10th Street.

■ West African dance and drum classes are from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Depot Art Center on 13th Street. The cost is $15 per class, or $12 per class if you’re taking three or more during the two-day workshop, which continues Thursday. Call Jen at 846-6377 or visit the Steamboat Springs African Dance & Drum Ensemble site at www.yampavalley.info.

■ The Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Group plays an ACBL sanctioned duplicate game at 6 p.m. in the Yampa Valley Electric Association conference room on 10th Street. Reservations are requested. Call Elaine at 879-1994.

■ Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide holds a suicide intervention skills training session from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Concordia Lutheran Church. The free, two-day workshop teaches participants how to intervene when they fear someone might be at risk for suicide and/or suffering from depression. Snacks, breakfast and lunch will be provided. Call Ronna Autrey at 875-2941 or 879-2141 ext. 4164.

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in the Commissioners Room of the historic Routt County Courthouse in downtown Steamboat Springs.

■ A caregiver support and information group for those caring for people with dementia, whether 24/7 or long distance, meets from 3 to 4:15 p.m. in the VNA lounge of the Yampa Valley Medical Center, with Emmalie Connor, of the Fort Collins Alzheimer’s Association. New members are welcome. Call 879-8942.

■ Routt County Riders Bicycle Club meets at 5:30 p.m. in the VNA meeting room at Yampa Valley Medical Center. Call Scott at 846-1951.

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and We’re Not Clowns. Take a snack and a favorite stuffed animal. Visit www.steamboatlibrary.org or call 879-0240.

■ A bird walk is at 2 p.m. at Steamboat Lake State Park. Meet at the visitor center.

■ The Spring into Summer Carnival Fundraiser for Strawberry Park Elementary School is from 1 to 10 p.m. at the Meadows Parking Lot off Pine Grove Road. All-day, unlimited-ride tickets are available at the door for $25. Single tickets also are available. Call 846-9108.

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Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp has announced the lineup for its 2009 New Works

■ Yampa Valley Medical Center presents a free monthly family health program, “Memory Loss & Diabetes: Is there a Link?” at 6 p.m. in the hospital’s Conference Room 1.

■ Off the Beaten Path Bookstore holds a free book talk and signing with Queeda Mantle Walker, author of “Last Ranch in Hell’s Canyon,” from noon to 2 p.m. Call 879-6830.

10.“Maryland company buys Steamboat business” May 24 829 pageviews

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New Works Festival lineup announced

Lisa Brown, of the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, will describe the new facility. All are welcome. To reserve a noon lunch, call 879-0633.

■ Steamboat Lake State Park hosts events including a Tombstone Trail hike at 11 a.m., meeting at the trailhead near Placer Cove; an animal tracks program at 2 p.m., meeting at Placer Cove; and a gold-panning activity at 4 p.m. at the Dutch Hill Campground swim beach.

9.“Check points, patrols net arrests during weekend” May 26 854 pageviews

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Adults who want to play baseball are welcome to participate in the Yampa Valley Adult Baseball league. The games are free, open to everyone and played on Sundays in Craig. For more information, call Tommy Larson at 8714776.

or 879-7125, or go to www. perry-mansfield.org. Free, open rehearsals for the plays will be at PerryMansfield from June 15 to 19.

Sunday, May 31, to Saturday, June 6, 2009

8.“No way to sugar coat it: Animals can prove to be a nuisance” May 24 990 pageviews

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Festival, scheduled for June 19 to 21. The three-day festival of play readings and dance presentations combines PerryMansfield’s facilities with the talents of Actors Theatre of Louisville, Atlantic Theater Company from New York, Primary Stages from New York and the Denver Center Theatre Company, according to a news release. Tickets for all New Works Festival performances cost $15 and will be available Monday. The festival also is offering an all-weekend pass covering all performances and readings, and a reception, for $50. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 800-430-2787

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7.“Hinder names top three schools” May 21 1,156 pageviews

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Wirth returns Monday

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Occupancy for mountain towns increases in April The Mountain Travel Research Program reported that occupancy in North American mountain resort communities in April was up 0.8 percent compared with 2008, according to a news release. Occupancy was down 15 percent for the season compared with 2007-08, and lodging rates were down 9 percent, the release stated. “The combined effects of lower occupancy and rate, compound to an approximate 25 percent decrease in overall revenues, an unparalleled single year decrease,” said Ralf Garrison, author of the monthly report, said in the release. “And the impact of such dramatic declines have yet to be fully realized.” He cited an increase in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Consumer Confidence Index as positive signs, however.

Business Reporter: Blythe Terrell • 871-4234/bterrell@steamboatpilot.com

Ski Corp. official to focus on air program, marketing Blythe Terrell

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Andy Wirth, who officially returns to Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. on Monday as senior vice president of marketing, said he is focusing heavily on the 200910 air program to maintain strong vacation traffic. Key to that goal is retention, Wirth said, to keep passengers such as those shown above, arriving at Yampa Valley Regional Airport in March 2007, to return to Steamboat Springs.

The airline program, the Winter Olympics and marketing efforts make up some of the largest blips on Andy Wirth’s radar these days. The Steamboat executive turned Intrawest executive turned Steamboat executive officially takes his role back at Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. on Monday. Wirth is returning as senior vice president

of marketing after spending about a year as chief marketing officer for Intrawest, Ski Corp.’s parent company. Wirth has Wirth kept an office in Steamboat Springs but has worked mostly from Vancouver, B.C. “It would be fair to say that while I’ve been in touch, I’ve obviously been away,” Wirth said.

SCORE, an organization that helps small businesses, has launched an online community at www.scorecommunity.org, according to a news release. PartnerUp powers the online community, which offers networking and access to SCORE services such as mentoring and advice.

General Motors on verge of filing for bankruptcy

Small businesses may be entitled to new loans

Architecture group wins Young Firm of the Year Rowland+Broughton Architecture and Urban Design was named Young Firm of the Year this month by the Colorado Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, according to a news release. The award was given at the Young Architects Awards Gala and recognizes a firm that has been in business 10 years or less.

Denver airport hikes parking fees by $1 a day THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denver International Airport is increasing rates at its least expensive parking lots by $1 a day. Beginning July 1, daily parking rates will be $10 in the east and west economy lots and $6 in the Pikes Peak and Mt. Elbert shuttle lots. The rate for the airport terminal parking garages will remain at $18 a day.

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SCORE starts online community for services

Small businesses might be eligible to receive temporary relief to keep their doors open and get their cash flow back on track through to a new loan program announced May 18, according to a news release from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Beginning June 15, SBA will start guaranteeing America’s Recovery Capital loans. The loans are deferredpayment loans of as much as $35,000 available to established, viable, for-profit small businesses that need shortterm help to make their principal and interest payments on existing qualifying debt, the release stated. The loans are interest-free to the borrower, 100 percent guaranteed by the SBA and have no SBA fees associated with them. Loan repayment will not begin until 12 months after the final disbursement. Borrowers don’t have to pay interest on America’s Recovery Capital loans, according to the release. After the 12-month deferral period, borrowers will pay back the loan principal during a period of five years. For more information, visit www.sba.gov.

He takes the spot from Rob Perlman, who will move to the Winter Park resort, which Intrawest manages. Wirth praised Perlman’s work as the head of marketing and said he has helped with the transition. “I’m first and foremost focused on the transition back into the organization,” Wirth said. “Thankfully, a very warm welcome has been conveyed, and I’ve already been working diligently the past two, three

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Women’s Financial Network, a nonprofit organization, is scheduling a financial workshop at 6 p.m. Monday in Steamboat Springs and at 6 p.m.Tuesday in Hayden to give women opportunities to ask questions and learn more about finances without the presence of men.

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Network to host money discussions in Steamboat Springs, Hayden

new group in town wants to give women a leg up on finances. The Women’s Financial Network has planned its first local workshop, “How Money Works,” for this week. Events are Monday in STORY BY Steamboat BLYTHE TERRELL Springs and Tuesday in Hayden. It’s free, and no men are allowed, said Pam Landy, the network’s regional coordinator. The nonprofit group aims to provide an opportunity for women to ask questions and learn about finances without men in the room. Men change the dynamic, Landy said. “We find that women open up more if there’s no guys there,” she said. Sometimes, women are afraid to ask questions around men because they don’t want to sound stupid, Landy said. “So many women raise their families, right,” she said. “Maybe they went to college and maybe they didn’t, but it doesn’t matter. Once you’re out of the world for five, six, 15 years … things change, and you forget things. And the financial world, think about all the different things they’ve come up with over time, from junk bonds to derivatives.” The Women’s Financial Network started about four years ago in the Denver area and has spread across the state. Network

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founder and director Jo-Ann Holst will present the workshop. She plans to cover the basics of money and saving, Holst said. “We talk about things that help you grow your money, things that get in the way,” she said. “We talk about inflation and debt and taxation, taxdeferred accounts — things like that. Things it would have been good if we learned in

school or college but most people haven’t learned.” The lessons are crucial for everyone but specifically for women, Holst said. Women get divorced or lose their husbands, she said, so most women eventually will handle their own finances. On average, they often spend less time in the work force and make less See Finances, page 12A

If you go What: ‘How Money Works’ workshops for women When: 6 p.m. Monday in Steamboat Springs, 6 p.m. Tuesday in Hayden Where: In Steamboat: Real Living Professional Group, 1755 Central Park Plaza In Hayden: Hayden Public Library, 201 E. Jefferson Ave. Cost: Free. Steamboat event includes wine tasting. Call: Pam Landy to RSVP, 846-7265

For generations, General Motors fueled America’s love affair with the automobile, building cars that defined their owners’ status in life and the industrial might of the nation. But less than a year after entering its second century, the company that survived wars, international rivalry and even the Great Depression is being driven by the government into bankruptcy court. The GM that helped move the world from horses to Chevys and Cadillacs is expected to file for bankruptcy protection Monday. The new GM that emerges sometime in the future will be leaner — unsaddled from much of its debt and labor cost disadvantages that contributed to tens of billions of dollars of losses. It also will be almost three-quarters owned by U.S. taxpayers. It will be a fraction of what once was the mightiest corporation in the world. “We throw around the word ‘iconic’ way too much these days, but General Motors really does deserve that name,” said Robert Thompson, a Syracuse University professor who studies American popular culture. See GM, page 12A

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Suzanne Schlicht, general manager Brent Boyer, editor Mike Lawrence, city editor Tom Ross, reporter Paul Hughes, community representative Gail Smith, community representative

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YVEA needs change

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elieve it or not, bears haven’t always been so commonplace in Steamboat Springs. But the city’s rapid growth during the past 15 years and our continued encroachment into bear habitat has resulted in increased encounters with our ursine neighbors. Sadly, our failure to take AT ISSUE responsible steps to minimize Bears in our bear encounters often results in urban corridor their demise. It takes just one negligent resident or visitor to lead to the destruction of a OUR VIEW black bear, and such negligence It’s everyone’s has become all too commonresponsibility place. We stand to lose a lot if to prevent bears we don’t change our behaviors. from becoming The abundant wildlife spenuisance cies that share our valley with us animals. help make Routt County such a wonderful place to live. Is there anything quite as exciting as seeing a bear, moose, elk, fox or coyote while hiking your favorite trail or looking out your kitchen window? We can keep it that way, but only if each of us takes the necessary steps to live responsibly in our wildlife-rich county. Black bears tend to attract the most attention, perhaps because of our misperceptions about them. Black bears tend to be passive, nonaggressive animals. Their mission is to find food and fatten up for the long winter. They don’t hunt other animals, and they tend to run at the first sight of people or dogs. Black bears can range in color from blond to cinnamon to black — but there are no brown bears, aka grizzlies, in Steamboat Springs. The last grizzly spotted in Colorado was killed in 1979. Black bears are omnivores, but they rarely, if ever, hunt. More often, their meat consumption is from animal carcasses or human-generated garbage. Bears thrive in areas such as Routt County where natural berries and grasses are abundant. However, their main mission is to find food, and they’re not very picky. An unsecured trash can or bin can provide quite the meal, and a bear’s remarkable memory and intelligence means it quickly learns where it can go for a reliable entree. The increase in bear encounters in Steamboat Springs in recent years is directly attributable to our failure to secure food sources, including trash, pet food and birdfeeders. Although there is a city law to prevent this failure, by detailing trash receptacles and when we can take our trash to the curb for pickup, too many of us don’t follow the law or take other steps to protect our bear population. Here’s what you can and should do: ■ Do not leave pet food and birdfeeders outside overnight. If a bear is getting to your birdfeeder during the day, take it down for a few days. ■ Move barbecue grills into garages or storage sheds after using them. ■ Close ground-floor windows and doors when you’re gone or in a different part of the house. If you want to keep your ground-floor windows open during the day or evening, DOW Area Wildlife Manager Jim Haskins suggests putting down a half-sheet of plywood with tack strip affixed to its top. Bears don’t like stepping on the tack strip and usually won’t attempt to enter a window or door protected by the homemade deterrent. ■ Obey the city ordinance that forbids trash cans from being left out from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless the cans are bear- and wildlife-proof. Violators are subject to fines, and the city should increase its enforcement of such violations. ■ Secure larger trash receptacles. ■ Don’t call the Division of Wildlife or local law enforcement agencies just because a bear is on your property. If a bear is acting aggressive or scratching on window screens or doors, pick up the phone and call the appropriate agency. Otherwise, grab a camera and enjoy your unique encounter. Common sense will go a long way toward preserving our black bear population and minimizing our encounters with them. Our failure to act responsibly, however, will lead to the destruction of bears and the loss of a wonderful and wild community asset.

WHERE TO WRITE Routt County

U.S. District 3 ● State House District 57 ● State Senate District 8 President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 202-456-1111 U.S. Sen. Mark Udall (D) B40E Dirksen Senate Office Building

Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5941 U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D) 702 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5852

COMMENTARY

It’s all about ideas Rick Akin

SPECIAL TO THE PILOT & TODAY

The online version of the May 17 commentary about the 1773 Club (“Reliving 1773”) drew a lot of comments that deserve to be addressed. Some folks seem unable to get past the idea that politics is just a team sport of Republicans versus Democrats, just like CU plays CSU in football or the Nuggets play the Lakers. We need to get away from the “team sport” view of politics. Politics should be about ideas, and that is what the 1773 Club is about. This series is not a Republican commentary. Similarly, the 1773 Club is nonpartisan — it includes a lot of Libertarians and nonaffiliated voters — maybe even a few Democrats. If you have read this series, you have seen us take Republicans to task when they want to expand government or increase taxes, most notably Jack Taylor, Al White and John McCain. We have been vigorous in this regard on

some occasions. My view is that the liberals may be well-meaning, though misguided, but errant Republicans know better and deserve little mercy. A few commentators wondered why we were not protesting a variety of things during the Bush administration. I will let you in on a little secret here. A major reason for Bush’s poor popularity ratings is that many conservatives were either not responding to polls or were rating him poorly. The primary reason for this was the level of government spending, and, in the end, expanding government through bailouts such as TARP. Bush got a lot of things right, most notably national security, but he got things wrong, too — especially spending. I can say similar things about John McCain, whom I have criticized myself in this series. I was asked early on to be the county chair of the McCain presidential campaign, and I politely refused. The point of this is that conservatives have, indeed, been

frustrated with the performance of a variety of Republicans. I think, though, that we may not have been vocal enough about it, at least not publicly. It does us no good to elect a Republican if he does not support our conservative ideals. Labels or “team membership” are not the point. Sound policies — liberty, limited government, low taxes, free enterprise and personal responsibility — are the point. A number of our members are working hard within the Republican Party to affect change, and bless them. Business as usual is not going to solve the problems. Business as usual is the problem. The people are tired of demagogues. People are tired of the government intruding where it does not belong. People are tired of the government trying to run industries it does not understand — formerly by regulation and now directly. The government simply cannot effectively run the car industry, the banking industry, See Akin, page 5A

Reciprocity, fairness and affordable housing Steve Aigner

SPECIAL TO THE PILOT & TODAY

The first writers on “community” underscored the importance of reciprocity, the notion that “you get what you give.” Especially in rural communities where neighbors depended on neighbors to raise barns or help harvest crops in times of illness, reciprocity is the very foundation of trust and social ties that sustain a community, even a society. Every Memorial Day, we honor veterans who have given far more than others, adding immense value to our lives. Likewise, we are grateful to the voluntary associations and their volunteers, such as Strings Music Festival, the Rotary Club, the Community Agriculture Alliance, the Steamboat Springs Arts Council, the Yampa River Botanic Park and Historic Routt County. Were it not for the voluntary efforts of Friends of the Yampa, we would not have the Yampa River Festival or the River In-Channel Diversion nonconsumptive water rights. Steamboat residents know many examples. Just last week, 150 volunteers gave their time and energy to the 13th annual United Way Day of Caring. The voluntary associations of

our community grow from the soil of private initiative to explore mutual interests. They do not owe their existence to government or to the private sector, yet they enrich our lives and the greater community. Our neighbors have given so much, and often we reciprocate. This is why Steamboat Springs and Yampa Valley are so precious to us. Without the gifts of so many, the “brand” of Steamboat Springs would not attract and retain so many residents. This is the essence of community, and it feeds the housing demand.

Fairness, affordable housing Thus, when I hear community housing policies put an “unfair burden” on the development community, I examine that argument very carefully. Sure, I personally wish there were a hybrid property-sales tax so all residents could contribute to the creation of permanently affordable housing for the people who educate, nurse, protect and serve the children, the ill, the disabled, the victimized of our neighbors, i.e., the greater good of the whole community. However, even though we don’t have a hybrid property-sales tax, developers benefit handsomely

from Steamboat’s practice of the norm of reciprocity. Recently, during a discussion of payment-in-lieu — a policy mechanism to create revenue for land and housing for those whose wages and salaries are far outstripped by the exponential increase in housing costs — I heard one participant say, “Inclusionary zoning and linkage are just not fair.” Later, I heard another participant say, “What’s fair usually means what’s best for me.” The calculus of the communityminded person does not stop at their self-interest or their bottom line. Thus, in exchange for permission to build in our community — a community whose value is so high because people have given immense value throughout the decades — I believe it is fair to expect developers to give a small portion of their total profit margin to the community for affordable housing. I have heard others estimate that affordable housing at a 15 percent mitigation rate equates to about 2 to 4 percent of the total return on investment. On the pro formas developers have shown me, they expect a 125 percent return on investment. During the past two decades, 17 See Aigner, page 5A

I am very pleased with all the press about the upcoming Yampa Valley Electric Association Board of Directors election. It is for good reason our citizenry be involved: as a co-op, the voting members are the backbone of the organization. Unfortunately, our co-op has a turnout of only 9 percent come election time with many members not realizing they can vote. Look for the ballot inside YVEA’s annual report in your mailbox. Remember to sign with the bill holder’s name. Each year, 200 ballots are discarded because of mistakes. Also, the public is welcome to attend a candidates forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the YVEA community room. One of the issues voters will determine hinges on economics. My opponent, Charles Perry, assumes voters will “choose between economic stability or embrace change.” I charge that in this election, embracing change will lead directly to economic stability. As a case in point, I will use YVEA’s current Energy Efficiency Programs. As it stands, they offer one free compact florescent light bulb per home per year and walk-through energy audits. Compare this to other Colorado co-ops that offer rebates for upgrading appliances to Energy Star, solar water heater incentives and weatherization assistance. YVEA currently has zero dollars budgeted in 2009 for Energy Efficiency rebates. Let’s take a moment to think about what energy efficiency achieves on the most basic level: a lower energy bill. Why wouldn’t we want to save our membership money on their bills? Let’s consult the survey recently conducted by YVEA. Only 2 percent of its membership was asked to participate. Of those, 56 percent were not even aware of YVEA’s Energy Efficiency program of one florescent light bulb per home, and 64 percent say they have no plans to implement any Energy Efficiency measures next year. This lack of knowledge and desire to save oneself money on their own bill could be for one of two reasons: 1. Members are not sufficiently aware of Energy Efficiency opportunities, or 2. Because few programs exist from their co-op, members do not have the tools to implement such measures on their own. (If you’d like to see the survey for yourself, go to www.yvea.com and click the link to the survey.) I believe our utility should serve as a “base camp” for all the programs happening in the Energy Efficiency world. Our members should be able to go to one place to find what is available to them in the way of incentives, services and contractors. If there is a great state program — such as Insulate Colorado — YVEA should act to hook up their clients with the appropriate avenues, rather than just let them fend for themselves. Furthermore, YVEA should act to “plug the holes.” Maybe the state is offering great insulation incentives, but nothing for switching over to all florescent bulbs. So, YVEA should pick up the ball and offer something there. We are faced with a significant challenge: updating an aging housing stock, reducing electricity demand and limiting CO2. Our utility should See Letters, page 5A

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“Tough question. I would like the start of winter if I could afford to, but now I like the start of summer because it’s cheaper.”

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take a leadership role in this by helping its members in this task. We owe a great debt to all the men and women who helped bring and sustain electricity to Northwest Colorado. I would liken those pioneers stringing the first lines and drumming up the first membership to the current challengers running for the YVEA board — myself and Susan Holland — understanding that change is on the horizon, and our co-op needs

to be prepared, informed and equipped to face it head on.

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A worthy endeavor To the Steamboat Pilot & Today Editorial Board: We wish to thank you for the opportunity to serve as community representatives on the Editorial Board. What a fun way

to learn more about the community and the nuts and bolts of how things get “done, undone and debated.” The editorial staff at the Pilot is very knowledgeable about the issues, and they do their homework before tackling any opinion. For anyone who is interested, it is not a big commitment — you meet every Tuesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for a fourmonth term — but the in-depth knowledge you gain and perspective of both sides of the issues are worth it. The Editorial Board brings in various guest speak-

ers to provide background and insight to the group so they have the tools they need before anything goes to print. If you want a chance to debate community issues and have your voice heard or those of the groups you represent, this is a great volunteer position. It is an intimate group, there are a lot of laughs, and you may even get a great doughnut every now and then.

war on productivity. People are tired of officials who say they voted for a bloated state budget because they “are obligated to vote for the bill.” We deserve better, and we are demanding it. If you don’t like our principles, if you oppose limited government, if you oppose personal responsibility, if you oppose

the health care industry or any other private industry. People are tired of government inefficiency, ineptitude and arrogance, as well as its overspending and over-taxing. People are tired of politicians that demand that we sacrifice while the government wages

free markets, if you support high taxes or if you think you are entitled to have the government financially support you, make your point, and we will discuss it honestly and openly. Do not, for a moment, believe that citing the behavior of any errant Republicans refutes our principles or is worthy of being taken seriously.

Rick Akin is an attorney practicing in Steamboat Springs and Austin, Texas, a former member of the Pilot & Today Editorial Board and a director of The Steamboat Institute. His great-grandparents moved to Steamboat in 1926. He holds a BA from Oklahoma and a doctorate from the University of Texas.

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of Commissioners has not taken action on affordable housing. The need for affordable housing is a regional issue, an employers’ problem, and an issue the whole community must address. But let us all observe the norm of reciprocity. If developers think our policies are unfair, they should consider developing in other communities. Or they could be thankful their neighbors have developed a commu-

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Miguel County and Gunnison County, for example. More than 100 California communities have had very similar affordable housing policies for two decades. A 15 percent rate of mitigation is among the very lowest. Crested Butte’s affordable housing rate is 61 percent, matching the percentage of workers who lived in the community when policies were first passed. Yet, the Routt County Board

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Kenneth Russell Hunsinger passed away May 16, 2009. He was 53. Ken was born Feb. 8, 1956, in Seoul, South Korea. He was adopted by Eugene and Marie Hunsinger through the Holt International Adoption Agency. At eight months old, Ken arrived in the United States at Portland International Airport with his adopted

brother, David, and a cousin. Ken spent his early childhood years growing up in Astoria, Ore. The family adopted a third child from Korea, a sister, Tami. The Hunsinger family moved to Gresham, Ore. in 1970. Ken graduated from Sam Barlow High School in 1974. He lived and worked in the Portland, Ore., area throughout the ’80s and ’90s. Ken worked

for TIC for 18 years and had worked in several locations throughout the United States. He relocated to Colorado last year, worked in Steamboat Springs for TIC and was living in Hayden at the time of death. Ken’s passions in life were music and cars, and he had a great collection of both. Ken is survived by his two daughters, Haley and Briana, of Newberg, Ore.; parents

Eugene and Marie Hunsinger, of Gresham, Ore.; sister, Tami Hunsinger, of Gresham; brother and sister-in-law David and Lisa Hunsinger, of Vancouver, Wash.; nephew Ross Hunsinger and two nieces, Lauren and Allison Hunsinger. A memorial service is at 3:30 p.m. June 5, at Yampa Valley Funeral Home. Call 970-8791494 for more information.

RICHARD DERBY SMITH 1924-2009

Richard Derby Smith died May 16, 2009, in Fort Collins. He was 84. He was born Oct. 24, 1924, in St. Louis. Richard Smith enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 and served three years in the armored division. After returning to the states, he enrolled at Washington University in St. Louis. He graduated with a degree in accounting and business. He married the former Anne

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1982, he and his wife returned to Clearwater. In 1995, the family moved to Steamboat Springs, where he was an avid hiker, tennis player and volunteer at the hospital. Among his many accomplishments were commodore of Carlouel Yacht Club, skipper of the Privateers Club, and president of the Hunter Blood Center Foundation. It was while he was at Hunter Center that he formed the Blue Blood Society for blood donors. In order to thank them, he put on several benefits at Ruth Eckerd Hall

by holding concerts headed by country Western singers. Among the performers were Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin brothers and Lee Greenwood. Richard was preceded in death by his daughter, Helen Marty Smith, and is survived by his devoted wife, Anne, and several nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to Steamboat Springs United Methodist Church, directed to the Youth Program, P.O. Box 773748, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477; or to Isaiahs Inn, Inc., 314 South Lincoln Ave., Clearwater, FL 33456.

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Sanford in 1950. While in St. Louis, he worked for Ralston Purina. In 1956, the family moved to Clearwater, Fla., where he worked for Goodbody and Co. as a stockbroker. In 1960, the brokerage company of Francis I. DuPont opened an office in Clearwater and hired Richard as manager. Later, he and another investor purchased Deerwood Ranch in Laramie, Wyo. During this time, he worked with Colorado State University’s agriculture school, conducting several research programs with them. After selling the ranch in

William “Bill” Minelli, 81, passed away suddenly at his home in Grand Junction May 22, 2009. Bill was born on Nov. 21, Minelli 1927, in Virginia, Minn., to Leonard Minelli, of Montefalcone Valfotore, Italy, and Carmella (Scinto) Minelli. Bill worked in the iron ore mines in Virginia before attending the University of Minnesota at Duluth. He then was called to serve our country as a surgical technician in the U.S. Army during World War II. After graduating college with a degree in

English and social studies, he moved to Yampa for his first teaching job. There, he met the love of his life, Sally Smith. The two were married in August of 1954. This year would have been their 55th anniversary. Together they had one daughter, Denise. They worked at various teaching jobs across the state before finally settling in Arvada, where he retired after 34 years of teaching. Bill and Sally resided in Arvada for 39 years, and in May 2002, they made the move to Grand Junction to be closer to the grandkids. Bill and Sally enjoyed their monthly trips to Denver for theatre and dinner with friends.

He also enjoyed playing the “Mexican train game” and Bunco with friends and neighbors in Grand Junction. Bill was an amazing, generous and outgoing dad, grandpa, papa, uncle, brother and friend, who loved his family dearly. He will be greatly missed. Bill is survived by his wife, Sally; daughter, Denise (Ed) Elder; sisters, Jane Young and Irene Jones; grandchildren, Jason (Tanya) Elder, Micah (Ed) Daniels, Jarad (Rachael) Elder; great-grandchildren, Brandi and Braden Elder, Chance and Austin Daniels and Reese Elder; nieces, Sandy and Shelbie Baskall and Peggy Young; and nephews, Don

Adair, Jim and Rich Young and John Jones. His parents; a great-grandson, Bryson Elder; brothers-in-law, Harry Young and Gerald Jones preceded him in death. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. June 3 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Grand Junction. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 123 N. Seventh St., Grand Junction, CO 81501, or Catholic Outreach, 245 S. First St., Grand Junction, CO 81501. Arrangements are under the caring direction of CallahanEdfast Mortuary.

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The Thornton City Council has approved a one-year pilot program to help an estimated 1,000 people pay their water bills. Residents earning less than 185 percent of the federal poverty level can apply for the program starting June 1. Under 2009 federal guidelines, a family of four earning less than $40,793 would be eligible. Qualifying applicants would receive a $225 credit on water bills. Officials say the program will be funded by $400,000 generated through utility late fees. The initiative is part of the Thornton Cares program that the City Council launched to help residents during the recession.

JonBenet Ramsey home for sale for $2.29 million BOULDER

The house where the body of JonBenet Ramsey was found more than 12 years ago is for sale again. The 7,240-square-foot house in Boulder is listed for $2.29 million. John and Patsy Ramsey found the bludgeoned, strangled body of their 6-year-old daughter, JonBenet, in the basement Dec. 26, 1996. Her killer hasn’t been found. Boulder County assessor records show the Ramseys bought the house for $500,000 in 1991. Investors bought the home in 1998 for $650,000 and pledged to donate profits from the resale to the JonBenet Ramsey Children’s Foundation. Tim Milner and his wife, Carol Schuller Milner, bought the home in 2004 for $1.05 million. Schuller Milner is the daughter of “Hour of Power” televangelist Robert H. Schuller.

1 dead in accident that leaves car in Poudre River FORT COLLINS

Colorado State Patrol officials said one person has died after the victim’s Cadillac sedan ended up in the Cache la Poudre River in Larimer County. Details are sketchy, but troopers say the accident happened Saturday on Colorado 14 in Poudre Canyon, west of Ted’s Place and northwest of Fort Collins.

JAIL REPORT The following is a list of people booked into the Routt County Jail on suspicion of the listed charges. The arresting agency is listed in parentheses. SATURDAY, MAY 23 Abby Lynn Johnson, 21, Steamboat Springs — Driving under the influence, DUI per se (Steamboat Springs Police Department) Victoria Frances Koski, 22, Oak Creek — Fugitive of justice (Summit County), driving under revocation, DUI, DUI per se (Colorado State Patrol) Peter John Scully, 32, Clark — DUI, weaving, open container of alcohol (CSP) SUNDAY, MAY 24 Bryan Allen Young, 32, Steamboat — DUI, DUI per se, no license plate lamp (CSP) Matthew Scott Dillard, 29, Steamboat —DUI, speeding (Routt County Sheriff’s Office) Kevin George Medina, 21, Yampa — Violation of protection order (RCSO) Christopher John Market, 30, Hayden — Driving under the influence of drugs, no seatbelt, DUR, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana (CSP) Patrick Alan Treanor, 30, Oak Creek — DUI, weaving (SSPD) Nicolas P. Sumner, 19, Steamboat — Drove motor vehicle off highway with restricted license (CSP) Robert David Shubin, 25, Boulder — DUID, possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana, speeding (CSP) Christopher Philip Kraus, 48, Steamboat — DUI, DUI per se, failed to use turn signal (CSP) MONDAY, MAY 25 William Reilly Cheesebro, 27, Steamboat — DUI, DUI per se, driving with an open container of alcohol, speeding (CSP) Ronald Ellsworth Smith, 76, Denver — Habitual traffic offender, operating uninsured motor vehicle, no tail lamp (CSP) Jayce Bradley Peterson, 25, Steamboat — Criminal mischief, possession of drug paraphernalia (SSPD) Matthew Allen McLaughlin, 31, Steamboat — DUI, no lamps, no seat belt, no passenger seat belt (CSP) Kyle David Robinson, 22, Steamboat — DUI, DUI per se, no insurance (CSP) TUESDAY, MAY 26 Jonathan Edward Swonder, 32, Steamboat — Obstructing justice, second-degree trespass (SSPD) Keith Martin Allen, 35, Denver — FOJ (resisting arrest, trespass) (RCSO) WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 Rachel Leigh Girard, 25, Steamboat

THURSDAY, MAY 28 Steven J. Heafner, 49, Craig — DUR, DWAI (CSP) Jason Lee Whited, 27, Steamboat — DUI, failed to display lights, weaving, careless driving (SSPD) FRIDAY, MAY 29 Toni E. Moore, 50, Steamboat — Driving with a restricted license, no proof of valid insurance (SSPD) Steven Charles Burch, 25, Steamboat — Third-degree assault (SSPD)

POLICE BLOTTER FRIDAY, MAY 29 12:44 a.m. A drunken pedestrian was reported at Sixth Street and Lincoln Ave. Steamboat Springs police said the man was gone on arrival. 2:20 a.m. A suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of Lincoln Ave. Police said an intoxicated person was seen at a local hotel. The person was staying there. 8:16 a.m. A hit-and-run vehicle accident was reported in the 800 block of Howelsen Parkway. Police said the hit-and-run claim was not true, and the driver who reported the accident was charged with false reporting. 8:31 a.m. A two-vehicle, non-injury accident occurred in the 300 block of Lincoln Avenue. Police issued a citation. 9:17 a.m. An animal complaint was made in the 800 block of Lincoln Avenue. 11:41 a.m. A two-vehicle, non-injury accident occurred at Seventh and Yampa streets. 11:55 a.m. A two-vehicle, non-injury accident was reported at U.S. Highway 40 and Walton Creek Road. 12:16 p.m. A shoplifter was reported in the 1800 block of Central Park Plaza. Police said two juvenile shoplifters were released to their parents. 1:09 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Routt County Road 25. 1:10 p.m. A vehicle accident was reported on E. Maple Street. 1:47 p.m. A two-vehicle, non-injury accident occurred at 10th Street and Lincoln Avenue. Police issued a citation.

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Two men face arson and attempted homicide charges in an apartment fire last week in Aurora. The blaze Thursday left one man in critical condition. Two more were treated and released with injuries from the fire. The suspects — 34-year-old Douglas Taylor Jr. and 21-yearold Coy Thomas Marty Dunn — were arrested late Friday in Commerce City. Police did not say what led them to Taylor and Dunn.

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

2:13 p.m. During a motorist assist at Fish Creek Falls Road and Caribou Lane, Steamboat Springs Police Department officers arrested a 50-year-old Steamboat Springs woman on charges of driving with a restricted license and having no proof of valid auto insurance. 3:18 p.m. A juvenile situation was reported in Steamboat. 3:29 p.m. A man requested a police officer at Eighth Street and Lincoln Avenue. Police said a harassment incident was handled civilly. 3:35 p.m. Assault was reported in the 23000 block of Fawn Creek Road. 5:11 p.m. A juvenile situation was reported in Steamboat. Police said youths were riding skateboards while being towed by a vehicle in the Fish Creek Falls Road area. Police issued a warning. 5:41 p.m. Police made a traffic stop on Eagleridge Drive and gave an individual a court summons for driving with a restricted license. 6:37 p.m. A juvenile situation was reported in Steamboat. 7:25 p.m. Police made a traffic stop at U.S. 40 and Walton Creek Road and gave an individual a court summons for driving with a restricted license. 7:45 p.m. A woman reported harassment in Steamboat Springs. Police said the report was unfounded. 7:52 p.m. Police arrested a 25-year-old Steamboat man in the 200 block of Anglers Drive on a charge of third-degree assault. Police said a fight occurred and a man, not the one arrested, was taken to the hospital.

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— Driving while ability impaired, speeding (SSPD) Brian Neil Casey, 21, Steamboat — DUR, DUI, DUI per se (SSPD) Carrie Lynn Cornish, 47, Steamboat — DUR (SSPD) Robert Branch Redd, 31, Fort Collins — Bond revocation (RCSO) Samantha Joann Collar, 22, Steamboat — Failure to appear (failure to register as a sex offender, larceny) (Arrested out of county) Thomas Charles Goodman, 50, Colorado — FTA (DUI) (Arrested out of county) Auna Inez Noppe, 41, Steamboat — Harassment (domestic) (RCSO)

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EDUCATION

Steamboat Pilot & Today • Sunday, May 31, 2009

Steamboat Springs High School graduates

Jasmin Alkema

Elise Anderson

Janna Anderson

Sam Andrew

Andrew Balvanz

Justin Bauder

Karlie Beadling

Kevan Beall

Kristen Benz

Hanna Berglund

Eric Bonner

Nelson Brassell

Jacob Brenner

Camille Bucci

Kacey Bull

Nicholas Carter

Kacey Centner

Cameron Comeau

Peter Daley

Seth Davidson

Mark Dennis

Mandi DeVos

Michael Dierdorff

Sarah Dixson

Zach Dunlop

Grant Ehrick

Sean Fairlie

Christina Ford

Scott Frank

Quentin Franke

Cody Fritz

Erica Gale

Jasper Gantick

Jamie Gay

Graham Geppert

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Steamboat Springs High School graduates

Alex Gibbs

Nathaniel Greenwall

Chase Grippa

Jorid Halsnes

Meghan Hanrahan

Meghan Hartley

Andraea Hessenberger

Sean Hill

Blaise Holden

Hannah Hoovler

Kyle Hornor

Darcy Hornstein

Mary Hostetter

Evan Hughes

Skylar Hughes

Jace Hvambsal

Katherine Ingalls

Lars Johnson

Ty Jones

Nelson Kane

Shelby Kassel

Ryan Kelley

Weston Kim

Morgan Kragh

Maggie Kriz

Sean Kuusinen

Benjamin Landusky

Michelle Lichtenfels

Brittany Long

Cierra Lorenz

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Rafael Loya Beltran

Steven Lucas

Elizabeth Lyons

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EDUCATION

Steamboat Springs High School graduates

Ryan McConnell

Matthew McIntosh

Carlee McLaughlin

Jonathan Mellor

Edgar Moreno Zavala

Joseph Nelson

Catherine O’Brien

Haley O’Brien

John Oakland

Lauren Olds

Ben Paley

Adam Parke

Miriam Pensack

Irene Perez Mariscal

Chloe Petersen

Jennifer Peterson

John Peterson

Oren Pierce

Shane Pierce

Kelsey Pierson

Cody Poirot

Adrian Pougiales

Dustin Reed

Michael Ricker

Alyssa Rogers

Mary Rose

Alexa Ruppel

Amber Sachs

Emily Sackett

Jonas Seiler

Andrea Simon

Brian Smith

Charlie Smith

Leo Starbuck

Parker Stegmaier

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Steamboat Springs High School graduates SSHS Class of 2009 scholarships

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Steamboat Springs High School’s 2009 graduates earned a combined $230,300 from the universities they will attend next year. This year, seniors earned a combined $110, 000 in local scholarships. By comparison, the 2008 class earned $166,900, and the 2007 class earned $116,250. Counselor Gayle Dudley said this year’s local total was lower because there are 40 less students in this year’s graduating class than last year’s. She said economic factors didn’t play much of a part, but she did add that some local scholarships were less this year or not provided.

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Janie Townes

Matthew Troeger

Zach Valicenti

Sierra Weir

Taylor Weisshaar

Keith West

James Whelihan

Elizabeth Wiegard

Torre Wilkinson

Sara Williams

Amanda Willman

Alex Wood

Gus Worden

Cole Worsley

Jasmin Alkema: Lions Club, $500; Marilyn Romano Memorial, $1,000; Rotary Club, $1,000; Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $750 Elise Anderson: Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp., $2,000; Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $750; Frank Leonard Memorial, $625; I Cent a Student to College First Impression, $1,000; Pam Walter Memorial, $1,000; Lions Club, $500; SS Volunteer Fire Dept/Dave Linner Memorial, $1,000 Janna Anderson: Rotary Club, $500; Ski Town USA Lion’s Club, $500; SS Volunteer Fire Dept/Rusty Chandler Memorial, $1,500 Kevan Beall: Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp., $1,000 Hanna Berglund: Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $750 Eric Bonner: Hockey, $1,000 Nelson Brassell: Steamboat Springs Booster Club, Pio Utu, $500; Eric Small Memorial, $1,000; Lions Club, $500 Jacob Brenner: Frank Leonard Memorial, $625l; Ski Town USA Lion’s Club, $500 Kacey Bull: Grease Monkey and Big O Tires of Steamboat Springs, $500 Kacey Centner: Home Ranch Education, $500; Lions Club, $500; SS Volunteer Fire Dept/Rusty Chandler Memorial, $1,000; SSEA, $750; Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $750; Terry Sports, $1,000 Peter Daley: Routt County 4H, $1,000 Mark Dennis: Colorado Group Realty, $500 Mandi DeVos: Neville Family from Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, $1,250 Michael Dierdorff: Neville Family from Steamboat Springs Winter Club, $1,250 Sarah Dixson: Steamboat Springs Booster Club, Pio Utu, $500; Twin Enviro Services, $500 Zach Dunlop: SSEA, $1,000 Grant Ehrick: Ski Town USA Lion’s Club, $500; Hockey, $1,000 Christina Ford: Ski Town USA Lion’s Club, $500; Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $750; Storm Peak Laboratory, $500; Yampa Valley Construction Trades, $500 Cody Fritz: Ski Corp., $1,500; Terry Sports, $1,000; Hockey, $1,000; Kitchen Perfection in Memory of Angela Dawn Haight, $500 Erica Gale: Rotary Club, $1,000; Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $750 Jasper Gantick: Routt County Soil Conservation District, $500; 4H Don and Elaine Lufkin, $3,500; 4H Shiner Family Leadership, $1,000; Home Ranch Education, $500; Steamboat Springs Chamber Ambassadors, $2,000 Graham Geppert: Ski Town USA Lion’s Club, $500 Jorid Halsnes: SS Volunteer Fire Dept/Dave Linner Memorial, $1,000

Meghan Hanrahan: Ski Town USA Lion’s Club, $500; Kiwanis/J Scott Wells Memorial, $1,000; Poogie Dawes Memorial, $5,000; Rotary Club/Judge John Wilkinson Honorary, $500 Meghan Hartley: Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $750 Andraea Hessenberger: Routt County 4H, $1,000; Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $750; Frank Leonard Memorial, $625 Sean Hill: Ski Town USA Lion’s Club, $500 Darcy Hornstein: SSEA, $1,000 Mary Rachel Hostetter: Neville Family from SSWSC, $1,250; Steamboat One, $750; Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $750 Jace Hvambsal: Terry Sports, $2,000 Katherine Ingalls: ACZ Laboratories, $500 Sean Kuusinen: Hockey, $1,000; Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $500 Michelle Lichtenfels: Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $500; Angela Dawn Haight Memorial, $500 Brittany Long: Doak Walker, $1,000; Frank Leonard Memorial, $625; Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $750; Steamboat Springs Booster Club, Pio Utu, $1,000; Rotary Club, $500; SS Volunteer Fire Dept/Rusty Chandler Memorial, $1,500; Ski Corp., $1,000; Steamboat Springs Chamber Ambassadors, $2,000 Cierra Lorenz: Jim Milligan 4H, $1,000 Elizabeth Lyons: Routt County 4H, $1,000; Terry Sports, $2,000 Ryan McConnell: Neville Family from SSWSC, $1,250; Ski Corp., $1,500 Matthew McIntosh: Yampa Valley Construction Trades, $500; Charles S. Johnson, $1,000 Catherine O’Brien: MWH, $1,000; Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $500 Haley O’Brien: Steamboat One, $750; SSEA, $750; Wal-Mart, $3,000 Ben Paley: Joe Bonney Tennis, $500; Yampa Valley Construction Trades, $500 Cody Poirot: Steamboat Masonic Lodge Art, $1,000 Dustin Reed: Rotary Club, $1,000 Michael Ricker: Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $500 Mary Rose: Haken Memorial Nordic Fund, $750 Alexa Ruppel: Ski Town USA Lion’s Club, $500 Emily Sackett: Neville Family from SSWSC, $1,250 Leo Starbuck: TIC, $1,000 Parker Stegmaier: Ski Town USA Lion’s Club, $500; Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $500; Steamboat Masonic Lodge Art, $500 Bryn Stillwell: Dance Showcase, $1,000; Terry Sports, $2,000 Kevin Stokes: Doak Walker, $1,000; Ski Town USA Lion’s Club, $500; Ski Corp., $1,000 Janie Townes: Strong Insurance Agency, $1,000 Zach Valicenti: Joe Bonney Tennis, $500 Sierra Weir: Steamboat Masonic Lodge Art, $500 Taylor Weisshaar: Routt County 4H, $1,000; Landmark Consultants Excellence in Engineering, $1,000 Torre Wilkinson: Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $750; Grease Monkey and Big O Tires of Steamboat Springs, $500 Cole Worsley: Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors, $750

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end of June at the latest, Wirth said. The ski resort hopes to talk to Frontier Airlines, which arrived for the first time last year, about its capacity. Frontier isn’t part of the guaranteed revenue program. The air program helps with the retention of repeat visitors to Steamboat, Wirth said. “This upcoming ski season, we’ve made the statement, and we firmly believe it’s all about retention,” he said. “While we have this great customer base, we have to work very hard to get them to come back to Steamboat.” Wirth also expressed excitement about the potential effects of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Those events could bring attention to Steamboat’s Olympic heritage, the resort and winter sports, he said.

weeks on getting up to speed.” Ski Corp. President Chris Diamond said he didn’t expect any hitches. “Because of his role as the senior marketing guy, he’s known where we are with our business plan,” Diamond said. “So there’s not a lot of change to what we would have been doing with Rob here. … The transition will go unnoticed.” One of Wirth’s longtime priorities, the air service program at Yampa Valley Regional Airport, remains at the top of his list of concerns. “I am fully aware and engaged in the completion of the ’09-10 air program,” he said. Ski Corp. expects ski season flights to be set and loaded in the next three weeks — by the

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“We’re very excited about the prospect of hosting not one but two Winter Olympic trials in Steamboat,” Wirth said. He said he expects to find out in the next two or three weeks whether Steamboat will host trials. Changes at the mountain also will generate positive buzz for the city and the resort, Wirth said. Construction of a Burgess Creek diversion and a plaza near the Steamboat Ski Area base is scheduled to begin Aug. 3. “We’re in an environment that is not replete with new product or new capital improvement investments, so we’re once again going to stand out among the crowd,” Wirth said. He’s also looking forward to working closely with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. Wirth is president of the club’s board of directors. And, of course, he’s happy to have more time in Steamboat with his two sons and daughter. Wirth said he’d be “absolutely relishing every moment being home in Steamboat. That’s easy to do.” — To reach Blythe Terrell, call 871-4234 or e-mail bterrell@steamboatpilot.com

Finances continued from 3A money than men, she said. Women need to know what options are available. Saving even $5 a day adds up, Holst said. “Rich people have financial advisers,” she said. “We really try to help middle America.” Holst also encouraged young women to attend. It’s best to start planning as soon as possible, she said. But it’s never too late to start saving, Landy said. “If we left it up to someone in the past, a spouse or an employer, we need to make decisions, and the earlier the better so we’re set, we can make our money work for us,” Holst said. It’s also important for women to know that there are saving options, Landy said. Many think that their only choice is to put money into the stock market, she said. But women tend to tolerate less risk than men, Holst said. That changes their situation. “It’s not hard,” she said. “There are just some principles we need to educate ourselves on so we’re set and our families are set.” The Women’s Financial Network plans to hold its

events the first Monday of each month for at least a year, depending on topics and interest, Landy said. She plans to move the Steamboat events to Bud Werner Memorial Library starting in September. Other network events have focused on wealth, health insurance, small businesses, credit, divorce and estate planning. The network is all about education, and Landy encouraged women to come with questions Monday and Tuesday. Monday’s event is at 6 p.m. at Real Living Professional Group, and Tuesday’s event is at 6 p.m. at Hayden Public Library. Women from all walks of life are welcome, Landy said. “It doesn’t matter if we have the CFO of a Fortune 500 company in the room or somebody that takes care of beds over at Steamboat Resorts,” she said. “It doesn’t matter what kind of understanding they have. Everyone should feel comfortable to ask anything.” Plus, Holst said, it’ll be a good time. “We have fun,” she said. “It’s not stuffy.” — To reach Blythe Terrell, call 871-4234 or e-mail bterrell@steamboatpilot.com

By the numbers Statistics about women and work, as of 2006 ■ About 56.6 percent of women ages 16 and older in the civilian labor force are employed. About 3.2 million are unemployed. ■ That number equates to 66.9 million employed women. About 48 million women older than 16 are not in the labor force. ■ On average, women make 80.8 percent of what men make in weekly earnings, up from 62.3 percent in 1979. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Some finance terms 401(k): The employer-sponsored salary-deferral plan that allows employees to contribute a portion of gross salary to a savings plan or company profit-sharing plan. Derivatives: A financial contract whose value is designed to track the return on stocks, bonds, currencies or some other benchmark. Inflation: A sustained increase in prices. Junk bonds: High-yield corporate and municipal bonds that rating agencies consider speculative. The bonds typically offer higher yields and higher risk than bonds with investmentgrade ratings. Source: The Wall Street Journal’s “Guide to Business Style and Usage”

GM inspires crooners GM continued from 3A “General Motors has become a metaphor, in many ways, for the industrial era of the United States.” The company that Billy Durant started Sept. 16, 1908, with the Buick nameplate quickly absorbed other carmakers — Oldsmobile, Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet and what now is Pontiac — within three years. Saturn, Hummer, Saab and other brands were added throughout the years. GM introduced the fully automatic transmission, dropped the first V-8 engine into Chevy and put tailfins on the Cadillac. The ultimate muscle car, the Corvette, was introduced in 1953. Its engineers even developed the first mechanical heart-lung machine. GM inspired crooners to sing, “In My Merry Oldsmobile” and “GTO.” When Burt Reynolds outfoxed Jackie Gleason’s bumbling southern Sheriff Buford T. Justice in the 1977 movie “Smokey and the Bandit,” he did it in a black Pontiac Trans Am with a gold firebird on the hood. And Don McClean drove a Chevy to the levee in “American Pie.” The company sold dreams to drivers of all ages. The first Cadillac, for many, was a watermark of success, and the brand became the metaphor for top-quality goods. “Your lifestyle, and how well you were achieving, could often be measured by what kind of GM car you were driving at a given time,” Thompson said. “Cadillac meant luxury — it meant you’d achieved the American dream.” For computer engineer Tim Barnes, the American dream still is the Corvette, the car that he fell in love with as a 15-year-old grocery clerk. The first Corvette rolled off the Chevrolet assembly line on June 30, 1953, in Flint, Mich. The car, now made in Bowling Green, Ky., has starred in movies, inspired singers and endured for 50 years. The Corvette’s sleek, lowprofile Fiberglass body still turns heads on roads dominated by cookie-cutter sedans. “It was the shape, it was the aura, it was the performance,” said Barnes, 55, of Thornton. “It was the epitome of what a sports car should be.” His first was a 1967 convertible — “I still know the VIN (number), and if I ever come across it, I’ll buy it again.” He met and married his first wife while working on Corvettes with a friend. His first son was brought home from the hospital in a Corvette, and he expects a Corvette will be parked in his garage when he dies.

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Cunningham also recognized four graduates who soon will leave for basic training in different branches of the military. Scott Frank, Nathaniel Greenwall and Shane Pierce, who will join the Marines, and Alyssa Rogers, who is joining the Navy, were given a standing ovation. After the ceremony, Principal Kevin Taulman stood in the high school commons area, shaking hands with students and their families. He summed up, simply, how he felt about the Class of 2009. “I’ve been in education for 15 years,” he said. “This is one of the best classes I’ve seen, top to bottom.”

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questing a COPS grant, for about $540,000, to pay for three entry-level police positions for three years. Rae said this grant and an equipment grant were made available through the federal stimulus package. The department also requested about $58,000 for equipment and training, including firearms, ammunition, Tasers, digital video recorders and emergency response team supplies. But with police departments across the country vying for federal dollars, Rae said it’s too early

to start counting on the funds. “The information I have from COPS is that there are numerous requests and a very high demand,” he said. “Over the past months, there have been more grants available to law enforcement agencies and (especially) rural law enforcement agencies.” The police department regularly applies for and receives grants, Rae said, including the “Click It or Ticket” seatbelt enforcement grant and the Law Enforcement Assistance Fund grant. The Colorado State Patrol’s Troop 4B also uses grants for

enforcement above standard patrols, said Capt. Rich Munroe. Troop 4B covers Jackson, Grand, Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt counties. The troop relies on a state grant writer to apply for funding from the Colorado Department of Transportation, Munroe said, netting $15,000 for this year for Click It or Ticket and intoxicated driver enforcement. Relying on grants to fund operations also can have downsides, said Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall. When grants require administration and reporting, Wall said they sometimes can

cost organizations more money than they can afford. Nevertheless, Wall said his office filled out an application for a $350,000 COPS grant, but it was not passed by a county budget review. “Grants are difficult in (that) there are lots of strings attached to them, federal strings which result in monitoring reports,” he said. “I’m supportive of grants, but on the other hand is how much administrative work goes into them. You get this money, and you spend so much money administering, it’s almost not worth it.”

Rodeo series season passes offered to residents for $35 Rodeo continued from 1A recent years. The series also has seen a 20 to 25 percent decline in sponsorship dollars, Shipley estimated. “Sponsorships are harder to get because of the economy,” rodeo board member Paul Strong said. “We have some concerns for this year.” Nonetheless, the board ultimately decided to proceed optimistically this year, partially because of the healthy state of the rodeo’s financial reserves, board member Ward Van Scoyk said. “We are not cutting back, and it’s not in jeopardy,” board member John Kerst said. “We’ve got a budget that works, and

we’re going to surge ahead and make it work.” Rodeos have been present in the Yampa Valley for more than a century. Weekly rodeos began in Steamboat in the 1970s with the “Friday Night Jackpot.” Financial problems in the early ’80s threatened the weekly rodeo, before local condominium manager Steve Dawes stepped forward with capital and business expertise to save the tradition. The rodeo eventually grew to two shows a weekend, and in 1989 the entire series became sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. “Not only is it a valuable amenity for our guests, it really is part of Steamboat’s cul-

ture and heritage,” Strong said. “Ranching has been a way of life here for well over 100 years, and rodeos have always been a part of that. I think it’s a huge part of our culture and heritage and something we need to do everything we can to protect and celebrate.” The rodeo again will look to residents to weather its latest financial storm. The season pass offered to residents costs just $35 and is good for admittance to 18 of the rodeo’s 20 performances. Individual tickets cost $15 for adults. “It’s a largely discounted ticket,” Van Scoyk said. “That’s our main thing this year — to try and get the attendance back on up.”

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The season pass price increases to $50 once the series begins. It is not valid on Fourth of July weekend. “Attendance has been very steady, but we’d like to see it increase as opposed to being steady,” Strong said. “We consistently fill the covered grandstands. We consistently don’t fill the concrete bleachers except on Fourth of July weekends.” The season pass will be restricted to the concrete bleachers on the south side of Romick Arena at Howelsen Hill.

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uates they could accomplish anything in life if they learned the tricks to use along the way, during the honorary presentation. One trick, he said, was exhibiting moral courage, the ability to do what’s right at the right time. “If you want success, if you want to be happy, you have to embrace moral courage,” he said. During his address, Stoddard said without a doubt, graduating from high school was an accomplishment, the greatest academic achievement for the class, so far. He said the class had yet to do what it was meant to accomplish. Stoddard said each individual person defined success.

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With that, Gay quoted several of her classmates from the yearbook’s senior quote section. She said they advised the class to seize opportunities, ask questions, have confidence and keep trying. But the best thing about the quotes, Gay said, was they didn’t have to provide an answer to the question because it wasn’t important to have an answer. She said eventually, everything gets figured out along the way. “So make your own journey and try to answer ‘What now?’” Gay said. “You may not get where you thought you were going, but you’ll get somewhere. Make that somewhere and your journey to it something special, something uniquely yours.” Different advice did permeate the ceremony, as Gay predicted. Lisa-Marie Baker, a youth pastor at Holy Name Catholic Church, presented an unconventional piece of advice to the graduates as she gave the class dedication. “If you wish to be great, be content to be thought foolish and stupid,” she said quoting the Greek philosopher Epictetus. Baker said the point was that each of the graduates would make the world and the lives of those around them better. And she said it was up to each one to determine how he or she would be great — not according to someone else’s definition. Mike Donahue, a motivational speaker who owns R5 Productions, of Omaha, Neb., which provides motivational school assemblies, told the grad-

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Study: Drug combinations could increase breast cancer chance Marilynn Marchione THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breast cancer survivors risk having their disease come back if they use certain antidepressants while also taking the cancer prevention drug tamoxifen, worrisome new research shows. About 500,000 women in the United States take tamoxifen, which cuts in half the chances of a breast cancer recurrence. Many of them also take antidepressants for hot flashes, because hormone pills aren’t considered safe after breast cancer. Doctors long have known that some antidepressants and other medicines can lower the amount of tamoxifen’s active form in the bloodstream. But

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whether this affects cancer risk is unknown. The new study, reported Saturday at a cancer conference in Florida, is the largest to look at the issue. It found that using these interfering drugs — including Prozac, Paxil or Zoloft — virtually can wipe out the benefit tamoxifen provides. Many doctors question the magnitude of harm from combining these medicines, and a second, smaller study suggests it may not be very large. But the bottom line is the same: Not all antidepressants pose this problem, and women should talk to their doctors about which ones are best. “There are other alternatives we can consider” that are safer, said Dr. Eric Winer, breast cancer chief at the Dana-Farber

Cancer Center in Boston. He had no role in the study, which was done by Medco Health Solutions, a large insurance benefits manager. Researchers used members’ medical records to identify 353 women taking tamoxifen plus other drugs that might interfere with it, and 945 women taking tamoxifen alone. Those taking a drug combo did so for about a year on average. Next, researchers checked to see how many were treated for second cancers in the following two years. Breast cancer recurred in about 7 percent of women on tamoxifen alone, and in 14 percent of women also taking other drugs that could interfere — mainly the antidepressants Paxil and Prozac, and, to a lesser extent, Zoloft.

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to punish the administration for withholding the document, which he ordered given to lawyers suing the government regarding its warrantless wiretapping program. The judge has ordered department lawyers to appear before his court Wednesday to make the case why he should not award damages to the now-defunct Oregon chapter of the AlHaramain Islamic Foundation. That group is challenging the wiretapping program. In its response, the department said that in this case “disclosure of classified information — even under protective order — would create intolerable risks to national

security.” The filing said President Barack Obama has authorized access to classified information on a “need-to-know” basis and argued that the government “cannot be sanctioned for its determination that plaintiffs do not have a need to know classified information.” The Al-Haramain case has been a focal point for civil liberties groups questioning the legality of the warrantless wiretapping program, and it has become one of several instances where the current administration has taken its cue from the Bush administration in citing national security as justification for keeping secrets.

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New ID rules to begin for Mexico, Canada trips BLAINE, WASH.

New rules requiring passports or new high-tech documents to cross the United States’ northern and southern borders are taking effect Monday, as some rue the tightening of security and others hail it as long overdue. The rules are being implemented nearly eight years after the Sept. 11 attacks and long after the 9/11 Commission recommended the changes. They were delayed by complaints from state officials who worried the restrictions would hinder the flow of people and commerce and affect border towns dependent on international crossings. In 2001, a driver’s license and an oral declaration of citizenship were enough to cross the Canadian and Mexican borders; Monday’s changes are the last step in a gradual ratcheting up of the rules. Now, thousands of Americans are preparing by applying for passports or obtaining special driver’s licenses that also can be used to cross the border.

2 murderers escape from prison in guard uniforms GRADY, ARK.

Two convicted murderers put on corrections-officer uniforms and walked out of an Arkansas prison during a shift change, officials said Saturday as they searched for the men. Jeffrey Grinder, 32, and Calvin Adams, 39, escaped Friday evening from the Cummins Unit prison in Grady more than three hours before officials realized they were missing, corrections department spokeswoman Dina Tyler said. Both men were serving life sentences without the possibility of parole at the prison about 60 miles southeast of Little Rock. Prison officials are investigating whether all policies and procedures were followed.

Wild turkey crashes in through window of home MISHICOT, WIS.

A Wisconsin woman and her 5-year-old daughter got a fowl visitor when an unwelcome wild turkey crashed through a bedroom window. Heidi Herrera said she was watching TV with her daughter Thursday when the bird quickly charged into the living room of their home in the eastern Wisconsin town of Mishicot. Herrera got her daughter and their pet Chihuahua to safety in another bedroom. The mother then ventured out and found the turkey in the kitchen.

Identity theft prompts tax investigation Immigration continued from 1A just with a desire to stay here,” he said in an interview in Spanish. His next court date is June 23. Buck’s investigation, dubbed Operation Numbers Game, marked the first time a prosecutor used tax records to charge illegal immigrants with identity theft, according to the ACLU and the Los Angelesbased National Immigration Law Center. Officials with both groups said they knew of no prosecutor who has tried it since.

Buck’s probe triggered a conundrum: The people charged allegedly are in the country illegally and were fraudulently using Social Security numbers. But the Internal Revenue Service requires them to pay taxes, and those records are confidential. Buck declined to be interviewed for this article because of pending appeals. But in a February interview, he argued that “if you’re in this country illegally, and you’re working in this country illegally, there may be a requirement that you pay

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April sales lead 2009, with 38 units sold The Steamboat real estate market put out some green shoots of its own in April, chalking up the greatest volume in terms of dollars and units sold in 2009. Bruce Carta, of Land Title Guarantee Co., reports 38 units sold in April accounting for $27 million. Realistically, that $27 million still represents the lowest April total in six years — 2008 saw $67 million, and April 2007 more than doubled any previous April at $154 million. April 2004 was the next lowest recent total, at $42.8 million. Carta’s figures for units sold exclude all fractional/ interval units, which totaled 15 last month.

Thompson in place at One Steamboat Place Lance Thompson, who became director of resort operations at Timbers Resorts in February, will oversee all operations at One Steamboat Place in Steamboat, due to be completed in December. Thompson is actively reaching out to make personal contact with OSP buyers. Most recently, he was vice president of operations with The PlumpJack Group and previously with Auberge Resorts in a variety of management positions including organizing the operations at The Residences at Esperanza and Calistoga Ranch. At One Steamboat Place, Thompson’s responsibility will include oversight of the Truffle Pig Restaurant and the Spa.

Hayden sees 5 sales in April; Stagecoach has 3 The Hayden real estate market saw five transactions in April with an average value of $252,000 and totaling $1.25 million. Oak Creek and Phippsburg combined for two sales totaling $315,000. Stagecoach saw three sales for a combined $840,000.

West outperforms national home sales The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales increased by 2.9 percent nationally in April when compared to March. But the national statistics obscure the fact that the West is outperforming other regions of the country. In the West, sales of existSee Market, page 2B

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Cranes come down One Steamboat Place notches a milestone

he year of the crane has come to a conclusion at One Steamboat Place. The two yellow construction cranes at the 80-unit luxury condominium project at the base of Steamboat Ski Area were disasSTORY BY May TOM ROSS sembled 20 to 22. The job required a third specialized crane designed to work in close with very heavy loads. Once that work was done, a fourth crane was called in to take down the third crane. “It certainly changed the skyline at the mountain,” said Chris Burden, project director for Timbers Resorts. Burden’s observation was on target. The two cranes, one of them 160 feet tall and the other 200 feet tall, were a prominent part of the holiday decorations at the ski area during the winter. The specialized crane used for the dismantling is just one of two like it in the country. It was needed because One Steamboat Place is surrounded on three sides by existing buildings. The dismantling crane was able to park close to OSP and lift the heavy pieces of the construction crane at a very steep angle. Haselden Construction was using the twin towers almost exclusively to move materials around the tightly constrained site at OSP for the past four months. Steel work on the See Cranes, page 2B

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Kerrigan said. The timing of the valuation cycle, which is mandated by state law, and the recessiondriven decline of real estate val-

Tim Cabrera eyes the unwanted artwork gracing the interior walls of the house his company just bought: Long streaks and swirls of red and blue spray paint. The graffiti, probably the work of neighborhood youths, stretches from the kitchen to the upstairs bathroom of the foreclosed home. Even the carpeted staircase has been tagged. “Unbelievable,” said Cabrera, chief operating officer of Atlanta-based Pride of Ownership Partners. “They got into everything.” In foreclosed and forlorn properties like this, Cabrera and his firm see opportunity, and not just for themselves. They are fixing up the place and others like it and marketing them to people who want to buy but can’t get mortgages. Enter the lease-purchase option, which is surging in other hard-hit states such as California and Nevada, according to Jim Grissett, an adjunct professor of real estate at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. “At a time when we have both distressed sellers and distressed buyers, I think it makes a whole lot of sense,” Grissett said. Customers include people like Cecelia Robinson, 57, a writer who said she fled her home near Baltimore after a bad business move left her on the verge of foreclosure. Pride of Ownership partners is leasing Robinson a three-bedroom, 2 1/2-bathroom home here that the company purchased from a bank and renovated. For three years, Robinson can continue paying rent or opt to buy the house for the price an appraiser set at the time she moved in. If she chooses the latter, the company will give her a down payment credit totaling half the rent she’s paid during that three years, even if she decides to buy sooner. “It’s a fresh start,” Robinson said before showing off an oversized master bathroom she called the one she’s “always dreamed of.” To be sure, the arrangement potentially is a profitable one

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Workers under the supervision of Haselden Construction use a specialized crane to remove the final section of two large construction cranes at One Steamboat Place on May 22. The two cranes (one of them 200 feet tall) dominated the skyline at the ski area for the past year.

Human tidal wave yet to swamp assessor June 1 deadline approaches for residents to appeal tax valuation notices Tom Ross

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The number of appeals of property tax valuations received by the office of Routt County Assessor Mike Kerrigan almost has doubled in the seven days since May 20. Kerrigan says he still hasn’t seen the high volume of appeals he originally anticipated, but that doesn’t mean it still won’t happen before the June 1 deadline. Kerrigan reported 529 appeals May 20 and said, “that’s below the pace in prior years. But we’ve had twice that many inquiries, and it could change dramatically in a day.”

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The number of appeals had grown to 1,000 by May 26, but Kerrigan’s office had prepared for more. “I expected a tidal wave of people out the door,” he said. He hastened to add that the number of property owners contacting his office with questions about the appeals office is several times the 1,000 that have been filed. The number of pending appeals in Eagle County last week was similar to the number in Routt County. Eagle County Assessor Mark Chapin told The Aspen Times he had 559 in the books. Chapin couldn’t explain why his office hadn’t experienced

Thinking of appealing your property’s valuation? You have until June 1 to appeal your valuation to the Routt County Assessor’s Office. Visit www.co.routt. co.us/assessor.html, or call 970-8705544. Keep in mind that all property was valued as of June 30, 2008, based on sales that happened beginning July 1, 2006, and continuing through June 30, 2008. Market data you research to challenge your valuation as set by the assessor’s office must be from that period in order to be relevant.

the onslaught he had anticipated, but he predicted they would come in a rush before the end of May. Eagle County saw more than 5,000 appeals in 2007. Routt County saw 1,500,

If you choose to appeal, the assessor’s office has until June 30 to provide you with a determination in writing. If the finding is not in your favor and you decide to appeal further, you have until July 15 for real property and July 20 for personal property to appeal to the Board of Equalization. The members of the BOE are the Routt County Commissioners. Hearings begin in the third week in July. You may direct questions to the commissioner’s office at 970-879-0108.

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Seller’s name listed first, followed by the buyer ■ RICE, LYLA L To LAROCHE, ANDREW C For SKI TIME SQUARE CONDO UNIT 306 — $318,000 ■ DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE and MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC TRUST 2006-NC4 To CLARK, KENNETH S and HAIDER-CLARK, JANE E For DEERWOOD RANCHES SUBD LOT 18 — $570,000

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■ PFISTER, KARL A To PHELPS, DAVID For SHADOW RUN CONDO UNIT 205 — $242,500

■ AURORA LOAN SERVICES LLC To DAVIS, EMMANUEL JASON For RED HAWK VILLAGE SUBD LOT 13 — $305,000

■ WALKER, WILLIAM W III and WALKER, SUZANNE L To LEONETTI, DENNIS L and LEONETTI, MARY L For NEIGHBORHOODS AT YOUNG’S PEAK LOT 10 — $102,500

■ OLIVER, CLINT To CABELL, DAVID A and JACKSON, LARA For SEC 15,10 T 1N R 84W PARTIAL LEGAL - SEE DOCUMENT — $310,000 ■ STENERSON, KIMBERLY ANN To AIMONE, ROY J and AIMONE, NANCY V For AN UNDIVIDED 26.7% INTEREST IN AND TO: SEC 18,19 T 5N R 88W PARTIAL LEGAL - SEE DOCUMENT / INCLUDES 1/3 INTEREST IN ALL MINERALS — $180,000

UNIT 7403 VACATION PERIOD EVENT — $99,900 ■ BURR, EDWARD E To WERLINICH, LUCILLE For STEAMBOAT GRAND RESORT HOTEL CONDOMINIUM UNIT 439 QUARTER SHARE ESTATE II ALTERNATING SHARE A CALENDAR 2 FRIDAY TO FRIDAY — $63,000

■ CUNNINGHAM, RED and WARREN, JULIE G To COOKOLSON, AMY E and OLSON, JEFFREY L For SEC 17 T 8N R 85W PARTIAL LEGAL - SEE DOCUMENT — $619,000 Total real estate sales — $2,797,700 ■ POINTS OF COLORADO INC To LLOMPART-ZENO, JUAN and LLOMPART, GRIMILDA T For STEAMBOAT VILLAS CONDO

■ DAVIS, JOHN D and DAVIS, SHARON M To TERRY HUFF ENTERPRISES INC For AN UNDIVIDED 1/51ST INTEREST IN AND TO: SUITES AT STEAMBOAT CONDO, TIMESHARE UNIT 105B SEASON 1 — $2,500 Total timeshare sales — $165,400

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■ ARNOLD, CONSTANCE A and ARNOLD, LAVELLE H To LEHMAN, MARK For WAGON WHEEL CONDO UNIT 5 — $150,000

GNEISER, PATRICK D and GNEISER, KEVIN A For SEC 20,21,29 T 3N R 85W PARTIAL LEGAL - SEE DOCUMENT — $700

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building was completed in December 2008. The removal of the cranes signifies another milestone in the construction of the nearly 500,000-square-foot One Steamboat Place, which is on pace for completion in December, Burden said. Along with the cranes, the scaffolding has come down from the west and east wings of the building.

Scaffolding remains in place on the central building where exterior materials are being installed. “One of my favorite things is to see the scaffolding come down,” Burden said. “It’s 50 percent down now, and it will all be down by July.” The removal of the spider web of scaffolding provides the clearest views yet of the final appearance of the building that is transforming the

base of the ski area. However, the primary activity for the 375 workers on the site now is working on the interior of the condominiums. “They are working floor by floor, installing millwork, cabinetry, hanging doors and installing door hardware,” Burden said. At the same time, hardwood flooring, bathroom tile and granite countertops are being installed.

Work remaining on the exterior of the building includes installation of canopies and deck railings. Many of the construction workers on the project have been putting in four 10-hour days a week to allow them to return to permanent homes on Colorado’s Front Range during the weekends, Burden said. — To reach Tom Ross, call 871-4205 or e-mail tross@steamboatpilot.com

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missioners are considering hiring temporary hearing officers or referees to screen citizen tax protests before sending potentially valid appeals on to the commissioners acting as the board of valuation. Kerrigan said the Routt County Board of Commissioners always has preferred to take a more hands-on approach with their constituents who choose to appeal their valuation. The commissioners, acting as the Board of Equalization, hear all appeals that are pursued beyond the assessor’s office. Kerrigan’s staff is taking the time to work closely with

every taxpayer who contacts them about an appeal to make certain they understand the process and the factors that could lead to a successful appeal. “My hope is that we’ve done our job really well and there won’t be a lot of appeals,” Kerrigan said. However, he knows that if a homeowners association associated with a large resort condominium project sought to appeal the valuation of all of the units in the project, the number of appeals suddenly could mushroom. — To reach Tom Ross, call 871-4205 or e-mail tross@steamboatpilot.com

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for Cabrera and his partner, real estate investor Jeffrey Britz, who say they started last July with $1.4 million in capital and have snapped up 50 foreclosed homes across the Atlanta area. The market still is shaky, and for now, the duo simply can’t turn around and sell the homes at a profit. Part of the solution involves helping clients qualify for a mortgage. Cabrera, who worked as a mortgage broker during the real estate boom, knows just how difficult this has become. That’s why new clients also are required to go through a credit rehabilitation program to participate. “It’s going to help them, give them stability, let them raise a family,” Cabrera said.

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Cabrera, 38, said the rent payments allow his company to break even; he won’t turn a profit until he can start selling the homes. He’d had no trouble renting the homes as of earlier this spring, though none of his renters had turned into a buyer. Pride of Ownership clients go through a rigorous screening process, Cabrera said, and by getting clients into fixed-rate mortgages and making it clear up front how much they’ll have to pay, he hopes to turn his renters into secure homeowners. “There are smart people out there,” Cabrera said. “The premise of Pride of Ownership is to educate people so they know

what they’re getting into.” Arlanda James, 37, a pastor who runs a community outreach program, was renting a home with her husband and 5-yearold son in the Atlanta suburb of College Park. In December, they found themselves on the verge of being homeless after their landlord went into foreclosure. She called Pride of Ownership Partners after spotting a roadside sign advertising the company. “When I called, I couldn’t believe what I heard on the phone. I said, ‘This sounds too good to be true,”’ James said, while sitting in the dining room of the four-bedroom, threebathroom home she’s renting from the company. “I think Pride of Ownership was an answer to my prayers.”

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ues caused resort community assessors to dread an avalanche of appeals from property owners. That’s because the mandated period of evaluation — the latter half of 2006 through the first half of 2008, captured the peak of a tremendous real estate run-up that saw some types of property in Routt County increasing by 1.5 to 2 percent a month. When mountain town families, already struggling with employment issues, received their valuation notices this spring, they saw that in spite of the economic downturn, their

property values had increased substantially. It’s a trend that seems counterintuitive at first glance. The lag time built into the state mandated appraisal period means property tax appraisals are capturing the peak of the market at a time when prices are in decline. Garfield County Assessor John Gorman told The Aspen Times that valuations are up as much as 60 percent in Glenwood Springs and surrounding areas. The real estate run-up of 2006 and 2007 and the slump of 2008-09 represent the perfect storm of property valuations, he added. The Garfield County com-

ing homes were up 3.5 percent, according to the NAR. The discrepancy is more noteworthy when year over year statistics — comparing April 2009 to April 2008 — are analyzed. April over April, the West was up 19.4 percent and was the only region reflecting a positive trend. The Northeast was down 10.5 percent, the Midwest was down 9.9 percent and the South was down 8.9 percent, leaving the national trend down 3.5 percent, according to NAR. A recent NAR survey of its Realtors suggests the number of first-time buyers declined to 40 percent of the total in April. The results were taken as a sign that more repeat buyers are entering the market during the traditional spring homebuying season. NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said it is important that distressed properties be quickly cleared from the market. The Associated Press reported Thursday that a record 12 percent of homeowners with a mortgage are behind on their payments or are in foreclosure.

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STEAMBOAT:Efficiency Apartment, 12 mi south, Entrance and bath, WD, Heat, Electricity, Dish, NS, year, references, Last, Deposit $525 6/20, 736-8247

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STEAMBOAT:1 BD, 1BA, Remodeled apt, deck, 11 miles to Steamboat, paved road, NS, Horse negotiable, $850 incl elect, water 846-8022

STEAMBOAT: Very nice studio apartment available. utilities, cable, and internet included. NP, WD, First, last, security. References required. $725 monthly. (970)871-9918 or (970)846-5358

STEAMBOAT:1BD Pines at Ore House, Wood & Tile floors, community hot-tub, bus route, NS, NP, WD, $950 includes cable. 970-846-9482

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STEAMBOAT:BEST PRICED SUNRAY! Sunny 2bedroom, 2bath new condo; ski area; 2 decks; views, vaulted ceilings; heated garage; washerdryer; available July; $1200 plus utilities 819-1605.

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STEAMBOAT:Cozy updated Studio on mountain at North Star, Available May 31st, NS, NP, bus, HT, deposit negotiable. $850. 719-459-1121, 719-535-0484

STEAMBOAT Condo Rental: 4Bdrm, 4Bath, fully furnished. Outside deck, WD, garage, fireplace. Complex has pool and hot tubs. Across the street from gondola. NP, NS in unit. $2,100.00 month, flexible lease terms. Call Megan 720-335-6562 or e-mail megangillick@gmail.com

STEAMBOAT:Cool and Cozy 1BD, totally furnished, Walton Village, NP, NS, Pool, 6 mo or 1 yr lease. $825 mo 210-332-8611

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, Shadow Run, very nice Mt views, furnished, WD, 2 storage closets, NP, $890 + elec. 970-846-9383

STEAMBOAT: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Furnished Condo on Mountain. WD, NP, NS. Steamboat Home Management & Realty 879-1982

STEAMBOAT:1bd, 1 ba separate unit in lower part of house on upper mountain -val’disere, views, pet OK $925 +utilites 846-8145

STEAMBOAT:Snowbird Perfect, Beautifully furnished, centrally located, 2+2, WD, FP, Garage, Utilities and Cable included, $1,500 mo. NS, NP, Kym 879-2149

STEAMBOAT:The Whole Enchilada 5 Star Resort, every amenity: furnished, PL, HT, restaurant, bar, parking, laundry. $800 970-846-8804. peggy@peggywolfe.com Thunderhead RE

STEAMBOAT:Shadow Run 2BD, 2BA, furnished, hot tub, pool, on bus route. 2 blocks from ski mountain. $1250 monthly (610) 945-7281

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STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, Ski Trails Condo. Fully furnished, $1000 monthly includes all utilities. NS, NP. Available until December 1st. 970-846-2659

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 1BA, Meadow Lark Condo on the mountain. 6 month - 1yr lease, furnished, NS, No dogs, $1,500 monthly. Available now. First, deposit (970)846-1240

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA partially Furnished, Internet, Cable Included, bus-route, WD, Hot-Tub, mountain. NS, NP $1200 1st, Last, Security. 970-871-7921

STEAMBOAT:Large top floor 2BD, 2BA Rockies Condo. Furnished, hardwood, deck, storage, bus route, pool, hottubs, golf; utilities included. $1400 month Lindsay 508-789-1910 or http://www.2433rockiesway.com/,

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STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA furnished, remodeled, top corner unit, mountain views. wood floors, WD, HT & pool, NS, NP. $1095 monthly (970)736-1204

STEAMBOAT:2bd, 2 ba, Remodeled Shadow Run, 1st floor, $1,200, 1st, last, security, NS, NP, Price negotiable-long term lease. Karen 846-0144

STEAMBOAT:Sunray 2BD, 2BA, on bus, vaulted ceiling, WD, 1 car heated garage, included heat water & cable. Call Mike 846-8692

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STEAMBOAT: Walton 1BD, 1BA nicely updated, washer, dryer, gas fireplace, storage, bus route. $900 Scott Wither 970-846-5898 Candice 970-846-1642

STEAMBOAT:CLEAN, furnished, well kept 1BD, 1BA. HUGE hot tub pool. WD, newer appliances. Bright upper corner unit. NS, NP. $850 (970) 846-1812

STEAMBOAT:One bedroom, one bath condo. Totally gutted and remodeled, contemporary finishes. Includes WD, all amenities, pool. NS, NP $1000 970-846-6444

STEAMBOAT: Cozy 1BD walk out apartment. Downtown, 1 dog okay, $675 utilities included. 970-846-4881

STEAMBOAT:3 Bed, 3 ba, Clocktower Sq. $2750 incl util. Fully furnished, hot tub, BBQ, WD. 6 month lease. Jen 415-350-7726

STEAMBOAT:2bd, 1ba furnished basement, quiet, downtown home. Private entrance, kitchenette, Patio. NP, NS. $1,000 month + electric. Cable, WiFi, water, trash included. 879-8793.

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STEAMBOAT: Views! 2 BD 1BA nicely furnished Villas @ Walton Creek, garage FP WD deck NS NP $1,250mo lesliefiji@frii.com 970-879-0080

STAGECOACH:Immaculate remodel, 3BD, 2BA, stainless steel appliances, granite, WD. $1200 month. First, Last & Security, NS, NP. Available 09/01/09. 970-736-8199

STEAMBOAT:3bd Meadowlark condo. Clean, nice, affordable. 1st, last, sec., NS, NP. $1450 mo. Call 819-2751

STEAMBOAT:2 Bd, 1 Bath Val D’Isere. Flexible lease, hardwood floors, DW, WD, very clean, utilities included. Pets neg. $1300 303-859-2616

STEAMBOAT:Families wanted for 2 and 3 bedroom condo’s. Fully furnished on mountain with garages. Sorry no pets, no smoking. (970)871-6762

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA furnished Rockies 1st floor. Views! Pool, hot tubs out your door! Mountain, bus route, NS, NP $1250. 304-552-3607

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STEAMBOAT:MOUNTAIN AREA, Shadow Run or Sunburst: Available -Furnished 2BDs , fireplace, hot tub, on bus route. Starting @ $1000. 970-846-5655.

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA Shadow Run, bus-route. Available July 1st. WD, storage. High speed internet included. NS, NP. $1400 First,last. 819-4301

STEAMBOAT:Clean Sunny corner unit, 2bd, 2bath, Available 06/01, walkout patio to pool, tennis. 1st, last, NS, NP, partially furnished. 970-879-6528

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STEAMBOAT: Newer 2 BR, 2 BA Sundance Creek Condo with FP, deck, W/D & garage. Quality finishes, excellent location & views. NS/NP. $1500 plus utilities. Nelson 970-846-8338

STEAMBOAT:Contemporary upper floor 2br, 2ba Sunray, high-end finishes, wood floors, stainless, FP, decks, garage, WD, NS. $1600 includes Heat, Cable, Water. 7/1. 970-846-7379

STEAMBOAT:1 Bedroom studio apartment on the mountain. Walking distance from Gondola. Pet’s welcome. $850 monthly, 1st, last, deposit. (605)354-1825

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 1BA Garden Level apartment 4 miles from town. $900 monthly + utilities. (970) 734-8261

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA above town, WD, close to bike bath, bus route, NS, first, last, security deposit. $850monthly includes utilities. (970) 879-4346

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 2BA Nicely Furnished. Fireplace, WD, Fully equipped kitchen, Cable, Pool, Hot Tub, Very Clean, Mountain views. NS, NP References required. $950 1st, last, dep. Call 879-6189

STEAMBOAT: Villas 2BD, 1BA sunny upper corner unit, attached garage, HT, WD, NS, NP. Gas & cable included. $1350. 846-3471

STEAMBOAT:Caretakers apartment in luxury home available. $1200 monthly includes utilities. (970)879-8089

STEAMBOAT:1BD Walton Village, Fully Furnished, totally refurbished, gas fireplace, WD, NP, NS. Available immediately. Rent negotiable based on lease term. 970-819-1811

STEAMBOAT:Cabin for rent, 1BD + loft at River Bend. 1 pet ok. Low utilities. Available July 1. $950 monthly 970-846-9340

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STEAMBOAT:Great 2BD, 2.5BA, All Appliances, carport &garage on mountain. NS, NP $1,275 1st, last, deposit. Available 6/1 Dan 719-491-6231or 719-495-8304

STEAMBOAT:Studio apartment in luxury home available. $1200 monthly includes utilities. (970)879-8089

CRAIG:Large 2 bedroom basement apartment, NP, NS, utilities included, Background check required $750 plus deposit, 699 Russell St, Craig 276-4144

OAK CREEK: 2BD, 1BA apartment, all appliances, NS, pets negotiable, 1st & security. $850 per month includes all utilities. Joe 846-3542

STEAMBOAT:1BD, fully remodeled Timbers Condo. New floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, great views, MUST SEE! $950, Available 07/01 802-310-1135

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, Condo, Fully furnished, WD, on bus route, NS, NP $1,300 plus utilities, First, Last, Security (719)338-4763

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STEAMBOAT:2BR, 2BA Walton Creek, Lease Negotiable, Pool, Hot Tub, partially furnished, storage. Available 07/01 $1150 1st,last,security NS, NP, WD. 970-846-7587

STEAMBOAT:ShadowRun 2BD, 2BA, DW, WD, fireplace, cable, pool, htub, extra storage, on mountain, NS NP $1200 +utilities, available immediately 307-760-3227.

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, recently remodeled. Walton Village, WD, on-bus route. Pool, hot tub, tennis courts. NS, NP. $900month+deposit. Available immediately (970)291-9412

STEAMBOAT:On the River 2BD, 2BA, Brand new, furnished WD, NS, NP, Mountain Views. Monthly, seasonal, yearly.$1600 (970)871-6016 846-7400

STEAMBOAT:Riverfront New 2BD, 2BA on Yampa. Furnished, WD, walk to CCMC, Old To wn.$1,500.970-846-8804 peggy@peggywolfe.com Thunderhead RE

STEAMBOAT:Bright 1-BD, 1-BA condo. Walk downtown, WD, DW, NS, NP, good storage, views of sunset, cable included $925. (970) 846-6786.

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STEAMBOAT: Spacious one bedroom studio on Hillside Drive, Dog Ok, fenced yard, bright. $1000 month includes utilities. Available Now. Call Central Park Management at 879-3294.

STEAMBOAT:2bd, 2ba Furnished, Roomy, sunny ground floor unit. Great location, easy walk to downtown. NS, NP, WD, Deck. Available June 1st, $1600 includes utilities. 846-1599

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STEAMBOAT: Private, cozy, clean studio. $650.00 month includes all utilities, cable, wifi, NP, NS. 1st, last, $150 security. 970-846-6905.

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, nicely updated top corner unit w/fire place, WD, NS, NP, hot tub, on bus route. $975 + electric. (303) 880-9352

STEAMBOAT:Clean 2bd, 2ba, 1 Car Attached Garage. Includes Heat, Cable, Internet. WD in Unit. Available Now; $1495, Mth 879-4529

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SKI IN SKI OUT, 2BD, 2BA Storm Meadows, $1750 +Electric, NS, NP, Yr lease negotiable. 846-8284.

STEAMBOAT:Sundance Creek 2BD + Den, includeds trash, snow plow, gas, water, sewer & most heat $1540 NP, NS. Call 846-5551

STEAMBOAT:850 Sq Ft studio apartment, Available 6/1 NS, $900 a month plus deposit. WD, Dish, Utilities included. Pets Negotiable 970-819-1600

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STEAMBOAT:New 1 Bedroom on Mountain near bike path and bus. Furnished. Utilities, Wi-Fi, Satellite included. WD, NS, NP $900. 970.734.7933

STEAMBOAT:Newly furnished Ridgecrest! 2BD, 2BA, bus, ski, mountain views, deck, hottubs, WD, NS, NP, utilities, internet, garage, storage, $1750. 719-648-5789

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STEAMBOAT:Live on the river & walk to town. 2BD, 2BA, 1200sqft, new construction. Includes cable, trash, grounds maintenance. 846-1760

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STEAMBOAT:$900, 1BD, 1BA, Mtn & Bus Route, Furnished, Incl Utilities, Cable, DSL, Pool, Jacuzzi, Storage, WD, NP, NS, condosnaps.com/rockies 970.404.0442

STEAMBOAT: 2bd, 1ba, clean, quiet, utilities included, bus route, walk to mountain area, WD, NP, NS, $1100 819 - 2593.

STEAMBOAT: Condo on mountain. 2BD, 1BA. Cute, clean, great karma! (970) 846-2631

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STEAMBOAT: 1 and 2 bedrooms. Furn. On Mt. and Bus. Furn. Avail immed. Lease. No Pets. 970-879-8161

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA on mountain, beautiful views,very quiet environment!! Fully furnished, cable, gas, water, and trash included. $1,300 per month. Price reduced for one person. Call Drew 970-291-9101

STEAMBOAT:Magnificent 1BD condo, Storm Meadows on Mountain. Fully furnished. $1,190 month to month. All inclusive, NS, NP. Ron @ 970-620-5918

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STEAMBOAT:Newly furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bath Sunray Meadows. 2 car stacked garage. 1,163 sq.ft. wd, ns, np. $1,500-$1,600 month. Available 6/8, Axis West Realty 970-879-8171 or www.AxisWestRealty.com

STEAMBOAT:Spring Meadows Condo 2BD, 1BA, unfurnished, close to mountain. $900 monthly plus S.D. NS, NP. (970)879-2373

STEAMBOAT:1BD, 1BA, utilities included, hot tub, easy access to hiking and biking trails large porche, yard area, 6 month lease, fully furnished $950 per month. 1-800-733-7060

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STEAMBOAT:1BD, 2BA, Top corner, GFP, WD, Pool, HT, Updated, Creek views. NP NS References required. $1000. 1st, last, deposits 879-3788

STEAMBOAT: 2BD, 2BA furnished Lodge on mountain. Pool, hottubs, deck, cable, gas, internet, shuttle. NS, NP. $1600, 200yds to Gondola 440-666-6008

STEAMBOAT:Beautifully renovated, furnished 1bd, 2ba Walton Village. Bus route. Pool, hot tubs $950. First & security. 970-819-0731

STEAMBOAT:WALTON VILLAGE 1BD, 1BA LOWER CORNER UNIT, WD, NP, NS, HOT TUB, POOL, TENNIS COURTS. FIRST, LAST, DEPOSIT $800 879-7746

Owner Financing, Work - Live Condo unit in Copper Ridge. 1080 sqft shop space incl office and bathroom. 700 sqft studio apt complete tenant finish. $15% down, 3% APR finance for 3 years. $350,000 970-734-8265

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STEAMBOAT:2BD 1BA cozy, quiet, downtown. Great yard. WD, NP, NS. Lease, references First, Last, Security $1300 month + utilities. 970-879-9038

CLARK:Charming Cabins for lease 17 miles North of Steamboat: 1BD’s start at $650 monthly, 2BD’s $1,000 monthly plus utilities. NS, NP. Horse boarding available. 1st, Last, Security. 970-879-6220.

STEAMBOAT:PETS WELCOME - 4BD, 4BA Majestic Valley unit with 2 car heated garage, gas fireplace, radiant heat. NS, unfurnished. $2350 month + utilities. First, Deposit. Call Ryan (970)819-2742

STEAMBOAT:OUTSTANDING VIEWS in this unfurnished 2BR 1BA with garage, gas heat & hot water woodstove, WD, pets considered. $1,250 734-4919.

STEAMBOAT: Large home with great yard, nice neighborhood. 4 BD, 2 BA, partially furnished, 1 car garage, deck, W/D. Dog allowed. $1900 monthly. Avail June. Call Central Park Management at 879-3294.

STEAMBOAT:3,4 Bdrm, 3.5+ Ba luxury Cherry Dr. garage, decks, views, WD, FP, family rm, open floor plan, storage, NS, pets, $2,400. 970.846.3868

STEAMBOAT: 3BD, 3BA unfurnished log home in excellent condition, gas fireplace, wood floors, sunroom, garage, hot tub, $2500. 970-846-5655.

OAK CREEK:Brand New 1/2 Duplex for Rent 3BD, 2BA, 2-car garage, all appliances included + central vacuum. NS, Pet negotiable. Sierra View, $1550 monthly + utilities. Call Joe 846-3542

STEAMBOAT: On Bus Route, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, WD, storage. $1,575 mo+utils. 1st, last, dep. 970 846 6524.

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA newer-home. 2 car garage, spacious kitchen, FP, WD. Mountain, bus route, landscaped, Jacuzzi tub. $2150 month. 970-846-5004, 870-6410

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 2BA, 3-story, nice, clean, 2300 sf, fully furnished or unfurnished, private town setting, great mountain views. NS $1,900 970-819-7684

STEAMBOAT:1 BD, 1 BA, WD, 3 miles from town on HWY131 on Yampa River, River Frontage, $1,200 mo.970-846-0200

STEAMBOAT: FREE 1/2 MONTHS RENT CALL 734-4919 FOR DETAILS

STEAMBOAT:Caretaker (couple) wanted, On Mountain, 3BD, 2BA, WD, Deck, Garage, Fenced Yard, References. Avail June. $1500 - $1700 depending on duties. 970-858-7735

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STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA plus loft, wood burning stove, WD, on Yampa river, quiet, 3 miles from Steamboat on Highway 131. $1500. 970-846-0200

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STEAMBOAT: FOR RENT: Duplex, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage. Tamarack area, nice views, quiet neighborhood $1,600/mo. Ty 879-1822

STEAMBOAT: 3BD, 3.5BA Custom home on Anglers Drive. This home has everything! $3,750 monthly, see more details at or Call tntpropertiesonline.com 970-846-6767

STEAMBOAT: Old Town, 4BD, 3.5BA, pristine long term rental property, $3,5800 no pets. Scott Wither 970-846-5898 Candice 970-846-1642

YAMPA- 1BD, 1BA house, quiet and comfortable, furnishings available, lease negotiable woodstove and propane. $650+ utilities 638-4495

HAYDEN:Furnished one bedroom guesthouse. Includes cable and all utilities for $800 per month. Call Kristy (970)846-3805.

YAMPA: 3 bedroom Log home $850.00 month . First, Last, Damage year lease. NP Available June 1st .(970) 638-4455

STEAMBOAT:Old Town Home, 3BD, 2BA, Gas fireplace, W/D, NS, Pets OK, One yr. lease, 1st and security. $1800 month, 846-4705

STEAMBOAT:Fantastic Oldtown 3BD, 1BA. Great location! Large fenced yard, big deck. NS, available 6-1. Dog ok. $1,800 + utilities. 846-5667

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STEAMBOAT:Will trade 4BD, 4BA contemporary house on ICW (Hobe Sound FL), Large pool, Pontoon boat for comparable Ski In -Out mountain home. Late Feb early March 2010. 561-312-1567

STEAMBOAT:Downtown by High School. Great views. Unfurnished, 4bedroom, 2bath, 2 car garage. 1,163 sq. ft. , pet considered, available July, lease,ns. $2,000-2,500 monthly. Axis West Realty 970879.8171or www.AxisWestRealty.com

STEAMBOAT:3BD, 3BA open, vaulted ceiling, hot tub, double garage & fenced, NS, Pet? $1,800 month. Call 970-846-2880

CLARK: 4BD, 2BA, 2 car oversized garage, heated shed. Off Seedhouse Rd. NS $1,800, 1 Acre 303-688-0405

STEAMBOAT:4 + bedroom old town home, big fenced yard, pets okay. Furnished, $3,000 includes utilities. Flexible terms, call for appointment. (970)871-6898

STAGECOACH: 3BD, 2BA townhome, WD, wood stove, spectacular lake view, end unit, new wood floors. $1100 monthly + utilities. (970)734-8500

STEAMBOAT:Luxury Duplex, incredible views, 3 BD, 2.5 BA, leasing now with flexible terms, high end furnishings included, $2,700 month, 2 car garage, no smoking (303)904-2377

STEAMBOAT:Woodbridge 3BD, 2 1/2 BA, Garage, WD, DW, 2 decks, bus route, bike path furnished, $1800 includes electric (307)631-0344

STEAMBOAT:Clean, Sunny, Bright unfurnished 3BR 2BA. 2 garages, gas heat & hot water, low utilities, pet considered. $1,500 734-4919

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1.5BA Whistler Townhome. WD, deck, pool, hot tub, NS, NP. $1200 month includes most utilities. 1st, last, security. 846-2451.

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA Whistler TH unit. Recent partial renovation. 1st, last, deposit with payment plan. $1300 mo. Includes several utilities and amenities. Avail immediately. 970.596.9884

STEAMBOAT:2BD 2 story sunny corner unit. townhouse, ski area, furnished & fully equipped, WD, pool, hot tub. NS, NP. Available 06/15. $1350 month. Cable, monthly house keeping included. 303-503-8100.

STEAMBOAT:Walton Village 2BD, 2- 1/2BA Remodeled, WD, NS, cable, water, trash included, Pool Hot tub, mtn, bus. $1300 +dep. 846-6113

STEAMBOAT: 3bed, 3bath Walton Village Townhome for rent. Sunny, corner unit with valley views. Fully furnished. $1500/month. NS, NP 970.846.9449

STAGECOACH Townhome: 3BD, 2BA great views, unfurnished. First, last, security. $1,100 monthly. NP, Available May 1st. (970)618-1727

STEAMBOAT:$1,600 monthly, 4BD, 4BA FURNISHED Townhome between Mtn & town on bus route. Views, 1 car garage, W/D. (303)815-0535

STAGECOACH: 3bd, 2ba, recently remodeled in “like new” condition. NS, pet negotiable, 1year lease. $950 mo + $1,000 deposit. 846.9591.

STEAMBOAT: 3BD, 4.5BA, remodel, mountain, 2 car garage. NP, NS. Indoor HT, pool. Available until 12-01-09 $2,500 Mark 970-879-3334

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA on mountain, bus route. WD, DW, pet negotiable, NS. $1,300 month. First, Last, Deposit, June 1st. Tim 846-1605

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, fully furnished, mountain, bus route, recently update, pool, NS, NP, 1st, last security. $1200 Available June 2nd 970-846-4965

STEAMBOAT:AVAILABLE NOW 2 bedroom plus loft, 2 bath home, WD, pets, close to bus, skiing.Large deck, views. $1500 monthly, 970-819-6930

STEAMBOAT:5BD, 3BA, bus route, On Golf Course, WD, NS, 2-car garage, pets considered. $2,590 + utilities. Great home. Call 970-846-5551

STEAMBOAT: Unfurnished 1 bedroom 1 bath Mobile Home located in Dream Island MHC, $875 monthly, $900 deposit, Call (970) 879-0261

STEAMBOAT:2BD in Dream Island $850 month also one room $450 and 1 room $300. Call 846-6429

CLARK:WILLOW CREEK PASS:3BR, 3 BA, 2 Car Garage, wood burning stove, MUST SEE! $1,650 + elect. 879-1878 or 734-7435

STEAMBOAT: Beautiful 4BD, 3.5BA, 1 car garage, between mountain and town, bus route, WD, NS, NP. $2100 monthly. 970-846-6423.

YAMPA: 2BD, 1BA with garage, large fenced yard. NS, pet negotiable. $725 monthly, first, last, security. Available May 1st. (970)846-4596

STEAMBOAT:Villas @ Walton Creek 3BR, 3BA, 1CG, on bus route, fully furnished, no pets. Playground & 2 hot tubs on premises. $1850 mo. plus electric. Rent includes water, heat & cable. 6 month or 1yr lease. 1st, last, dep. Call Rory: (561) 722-2121

FOR LEASE - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 4 BD, 3BA townhome on mountain, Ski-in, Ski-out, Fully furnished, 6-12 month lease, $3500 month, Suraya 303-601-3621, suraya@suraya.com

STEAMBOAT: Whistler 2BD, 1BA $1,295 monthly discount, fully appointed, nicely furnished, no pets, Scott Wither 970-846-5898 Candice 970-846-1642

STEAMBOAT: WOODBRIDGE:Whistler Road Sunny, convenient - 3BD, 2½ BA, heated garage, gas fireplace, bus route. WD, DW, NS, NP. $1,500 mo. 879-6200, Ext. 16.

STEAMBOAT:Downtown 7th Street location. Master Suite - fabulous home. $1,000 monthly, Includes utilities, cable, NS, NP. 875-0700. Short stay available -No lease.

STEAMBOAT:1 room available in 3BD house on 13 acres, on Trout Creek. $600 monthly. 879-3699

STEAMBOAT: Newly refurbished bedroom in remodeled downtown house with semi - private bath, $650 month. Call 970-581-9197, 970-402-0581

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STEAMBOAT:1/2 OFF FIRST MONTH’S RENT! 2BD, 2BA, furnished, WD, mountain, deck, Hot tub, cable, bus. $1,350 + deposit, NS (310)920-5859

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STEAMBOAT: Steamboat 3 Bedroom Town homes. Furn. On Mt. and Bus. Furn. Avail. immed. Lease. No Pets. 970-879-8161

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STEAMBOAT: FREE 1/2 MONTHS RENT CALL 734-4919 FOR DETAILS

STAGECOACH: Beautiful furnished 3bd, 2.5ba home, 2,300 sq ft. Possible Lease option. $1,600 mo 970-846-1525

STEAMBOAT: 4 BR, 2 BA custom family home in Fairview. $2250 mo. INCLUDES utilities. June 1st. Jen 846-6377. See photos description at www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferl2009/.

HAYDEN:Valleyview Work OR Live. 1150 sqft 2BD, 2BA + 1150 sqft storage with overhead door. Great New construction. $1500 819-1788 or 870-0169

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 2BA, 2 story, corner unit, Beautifuly furnished. Mountain, WD, gas fireplace, grill. $1,295 includes cable, trash, & H2O. Available 06/02 (970) 291-9141

STEAMBOAT:4bd, 2ba house in Old Town. Great location. Semi furnished. Walking distance to Main St. Washer/dryer. Year Lease. NS, PETS ALLOWED. Fenced back yard. Available May 1st. $2000 + utilities 970.846-0833

STEAMBOAT:Huge 2BD, 2BA private preserve.10 minutes to town. Pet considered. Garage. NS, $1400 mo+ utilities. Lease. First, Last, Security 970-870-9815

STEAMBOAT:4BD, 2BA, WD, 1 car garage, quiet, convenient location. Great views! $1,800 month plus utilities. References required! Pet negotiable. 970-879-1197

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CLARK: Right on The Elk River, 3BD, 2BA, WD, NS, pets neg., $1350 month 879-3253

HAYDEN:Horse property, 3BD, 2BA, large barn. 35 acres. 3 miles outside town. $1,800 monthly. NS. Available immediately. Call (720)339-8938

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STEAMBOAT: 1300 Sq Ft house in Fairview, fenced yard, garage 2BD, 1BA, 2 attic rooms that could be used as an office. $1,550 (970)846-1760

STEAMBOAT:Ski In - Ouit Single Family Home, Large Lot, 2 car garage. 3BD, plus apartment, pets ok. $2500 month (970)819-1540

HAYDEN:3BD, 2BA, 1,600 S.F. Newer home in Sagewood subdivision. Double garage. NP. $1,300 month plus deposit. BEAR RIVER REALTY (970)276-3392

STEAMBOAT: NEW 3BR, 2.5BA, 2 CAR HEATED GARAGE. MOUNTAIN VIEW. 328 PARKVIEW DRIVE, NS, PETS NEGOTIABLE. $2300 MONTH, REDUCED. 970-819-1890

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STEAMBOAT: 4BR, 3.5BA, 2 car garage, 3000 sq.ft home on Hunters Drive. Hot Tub, Rec Room, furnished or unfurnished, pets negotiable. NS. $2850 per month + utilities. 879-5351.

HAYDEN:Horse Property, 100 acre ranch with great views, 3bd, 1ba, large living room and, kitchen, DW, Disposal, Microwave, WD, WS, Garage, riding arena, loafing shed, corral, 2 barns, live water, pasture rights for hay negotiable, references, 1st, last, security, $1,900 month, north of Hayden 276-4778

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STEAMBOAT:3BD, 1BA, garden level, fenced yard. Off Tamarack. Bus, 1-car garage, WD, NS. $1500 plus utilities. Available Now 970-879-5507, (970)879-8584

STEAMBOAT: Old Town 3BR, 2BA, furnished flat, off-street parking, NS, NP, first, last, security, references. $1500 mo + util. 879-1521.

STEAMBOAT: Large, 2BD, 2BA + loft, one car garage, NS, NP, WD, DW, on mountain. Cable, water, trash included. 846-4037

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STEAMBOAT:$300 Cash if lease by May 31. Cozy 3BD, 1BA Old Town home. Hardwood floors, WD, Pets considered. $1700 month plus utilities. First, Security. 846-1007

STEAMBOAT:2BD, 1BA, 3357 Apres Ski Way, WD. Walking distance to Gondola. NP, $1100 monthly + deposit & utilities. 970-846-9589

STEAMBOAT:FSBO Walton Village 1bd, 1ba. Upper corner unit, nice views! Updated unit, WD, fp, pool, hot tubs, tennis. Great for 1st time buyer! $169,000. 970-879-8127

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STEAMBOAT:Chinook Lane, 2BD, 2BA on bus route. Furnished, WD, NS, lease. 1st, last, deposit $1500 month + utilities. Call 970-222-0913

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STEAMBOAT:Room available on the Mountain. Looking for quiet responsible adult. $600 monthly, NP, NS (970)819-5773 STEAMBOAT:Mature housemate needed for 4bd, 3.5ba home. 6 miles North of Steamboat. $625 plus utilities, pets and lease term negotiable. (303)673-0727. STEAMBOAT: Quiet couple has partially furnished bedroom available in Downtown home, $475 includes utilities. 970-819-8141 970-870-2958

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FSBO: Sunny 2bedroom, 2bath new condo; ski area; views; decks; top floor vaulted; low HOA includes heat and utilities! heated garage; mls: 125462, $70K below appraisal @ $329K OBO. BUYER BROKER 3% 819-1605.

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STEAMBOAT:Room in large log home, half mile from town. NS, NP, WD. $600 month, including utilities. 970-879-3473, leave message.

CHIEFTAIN EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITES

STEAMBOAT:Looking for 1 roommate to share 3BD, 2BA house with one other, WD, pets neg. $625 includes utilities. (970) 846-8890 STEAMBOAT:Furnished room for rent. $600 month + 1/4 utilities.NS,NP,no drugs. $600 deposit at move in. Large room with great views! Call 970-819-7854. STEAMBOAT: Share house downtown newly remodeled, contemporary, 3BD, 2BA. Overlooking deck! Garage space optional. WD, $650mo + 1/3 utilities. 846-0267 STEAMBOAT: 1BD, 1BA in 2BD, 2BA Rocky’s Condo to share $500 month + deposit + half electric. 879-0045 or 846-5270

STEAMBOAT: Prime Downtown Location in Historic Professional Office Building! 1,050 sf first class finished space including 3 offices and 5 work stations located at 141 9th Street. Call Ryan at 970-819-2742 STEAMBOAT:SUNDANCE @ FISHCREEK, 1st Floor, Prime Retail Space, Large Windows, 2nd Floor, Office Space, Recently Remodeled. Lots of Natural Light, Bob Larson: 871-4992 or 846-6899 STEAMBOAT:RIVERSIDE PLACE AGGRESSIVELY PRICED STARTING AT $10 FT. Several square foot age options available for retail, office, restaurant space. Jim Hansen (970)846-4109 Thaine Mahanna (970)846-5336 Old Town Realty STEAMBOAT: 427 Oak St. Available Immediately, 1850 Sq Ft. For further info Call Janet 879-0642 or 846-6962 STEAMBOAT:Warehouse: Live or Work 2,000 sq.ft. 3 phase power, fire alarm, sprinkler, large swing and overhead doors, internet, passive solar. Tenant finish, built to suite. This is an excellent property with great neighbors. 970-879-6667

STEAMBOAT:Office Suites Available for Immediate Occupancy. Conference room accessible. Long/short term available. Starting at $400 per month. All inclusive Call Bruce 846-0262 STEAMBOAT:First month free. Professional suites and individual offices available at 1205 Hilltop Pkwy from $600. Lofted ceilings, AC, security, plenty of parking, great views from every office. Call Jules 879-5242 STEAMBOAT:2 Retail Commercial Spaces available - Ace @ the Curve Plaza, high traffic anchor tenant. 850sqf. & 1200sqf. NNN, all spaces finished, incentives available. Contact Dave@steamboatagents.com STEAMBOAT:Executive Office Suites Available at the Historic Old Pilot Building Great downtown location with full amenities: Phone System, Wireless Internet, Cable TV, Conference Room, and Kitchen. Contact Rhianna at (970)875-0999

STEAMBOAT:Storage: Large two car garage. Great for storage or small business or contractor. Easy location. 9th and Oak. Call Ty 879-1822 STEAMBOAT: Need more office space?? Hilltop Document Storage is the perfect solution for storing sensitive and confidential documents. Call (970)879-5242 HAYDEN/STEAMBOAT: Airport Garages, Spring Special! Own a heated 12’ x 22’ storage unit for cars, home or business. $39,900 now $24,900 on a limited # of units. On site shuttle/clubhouse and manager. Rentals also available. AirportGarages.com (970)879-4440 HAYDEN/STEAMBOAT: Heated 14’ x 45’ storage unit for cars/RV, home or business. On site airport shuttle, clubhouse and manager. $69K Jack (303)475-9864 STEAMBOAT:30’x 30’ Storage Warehouse for rent. 8x10’ units $60 monthly. INSIDE AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AVAILABLE for RV’s and Boats. Call For Details: (970) 879-1065

STEAMBOAT:510 Sqft warehouse @ #5 Yampa Valley Business Park, 2464 Downhill Dr. Garage and regular doors. $565 month Tom 879-1708

Top Floor Corner Walton Creek Offered at $234,000 #125088 Gorgeous complete remodel with granite, custom cabinetry, stainless appliances, wood composite flooring, 6-panel doors, slate, custom tile in the new bathroom, new vanity, etc. The most desirable location in the complex. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at (970)846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

SKI TIME SQUARE

Just steps from Steamboat’s slopes! Private entry, fireplace, 3 levels, 1.5 bath, patio on the lawn! $275,000. Patricia Dulan , Broker. 970.870.6373 FSBO #313 Ski-inn, 2BD, 2BA, Under Gondola, W/D, 987 sq.ft. $572,500 Phil (713)818-1513

$169,900 LOCAL STARTER OR INVESTOR CONDO MLS#124806 One Bedroom, dogs allowed. Low dues. Washer/dryer. The market has bottomed; pending home sales up, existing home sales up, construction spending up, monthly supply of inventory down, buyer traffic up, consumer confidence up. Interest rates lower than ever! Use the $8,000 tax credit for 3.5% of your down payment, also 102% financing, you don’t need any money to buy this home. This condo is less expensive to buy than to rent. Investors: this is the first property in years in Steamboat that cash flows positive. Now is the time to buy! Tour: www.PropertyPanorama.com/57622

Ski Town Realty, Bruce Tormey, Realtor BruceT34@yahoo.com (970)846-8867

Quail Run, All utilities included in Homeowners dues, except Elec. 2bd, 2ba, with garage, BEST PRICE! $369,000. Call Roy Powell, RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661

The Value of slopeside living. Beautiful 1BD, 1BA, fully furnished, great starter home or rental. Owners pets allowed. Reduced to rock bottom price of $255,000! MLS#124596 Valerie Lish RE/MAX STEAMBOAT 970-846-1082

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

STEAMBOAT: Office space singles to 5 room suites. Historic building 737 Lincoln and Mountain location. Private parking both locations. 970-870-3473 STEAMBOAT: Beautiful 2nd floor space available immediately! Perfect for salon, spa, gallery, or office space. Small 114 SF unit and large 960 SF unit. Call Central Park Management today for more information. 970-879-3294

Furniture / Design Business For Sale. Prime downtown location, serious inquiries only. Call for details 879-5154

EARN Substantial additional profit stream around your business or full-time career. Work within an industry that has grown 90% in the last decade. Call Steve (970)629-0272

Very successful turn-key catering operation. Serious inquiries only. 970-846-8020

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LOG HOME SALE -1300 sq ft, complete dry-in package for $55,900.00. Save $3,000.00. 719-686-0404 www.highcountryloghomes.NET Many models available. River Bend Ranch Offered at $1,495,000 #123153 Overlooking the Elk River and Mad Creek below, River Bend Ranch is a hidden gem conveniently located just 7 miles from town. The 35-acre property provides fly fishing on over 1.5 miles of the river and horseback riding amongst fenced pastures. The classic 4,188 square foot home has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths and is well suited for entertaining or enjoying the beautiful scenery. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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STEAMBOAT:Brand New 1BD,1BA Mountain Condo, Aspens at Walton Creek. Includes stainless appliances, wood floors & custom tile. Offered at $265,000,Tim Boehm 846-7873 tim@steamboatprudentialrealty.com

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OWNER FINANCING! Walton Creek Condominiums, 2bd, 2ba, $249,000, 1020 sqft. Why wait? Roy Powell 846-1661, RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT

CRAIG: up to 2,500 sq ft @ $10 per sq ft, including shop, utilities included, high traffic location with good parking. call Bobbie Jo (970)824-7000

STEAMBOAT: Copper Ridge Office / Warehouse for rent. Approx 900 sqft 303-350-9436

Brand new Custom Home 3 BD, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage, 2500 sq ft. OPEN HOUSE Sunday May 31th. 3pm-6pm, 38835 Main St, Milner. MLS#123639 Call 970-846-8949

Ski Town Realty, Bruce Tormey, Realtor BruceT34@yahoo.com (970)846-8867

Don’t Wait! Fire Sale! Offered at $399,999 #124186. Drastically reduced for a quick sale! Everyone is waiting for “the Deal” to come on the market... this is it! Enjoy huge views of the Mt Werner from this premier two bed, two and a half bath unit at The Ranch at Steamboat. This unit has been upgraded to include granite counter tops, new furniture, newer flooring, paint and appliances including water heater and washer/dryer. Call Cheryl Foote at ( 9 7 0 ) 8 4 6 - 6 4 4 4 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

Three-room suite. Disall utilities, DSL, conferIdeal for insurance, real or construction offices.

STEAMBOAT:Shop for rent with office. 1000sf, 10’x10’ garage door, 14’ ceilings, parking. $750. Also 2200 sf available soon. 879-9133

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STEAMBOAT:WANTED to lease: 1 bdr apt near bus route from Nov ‘09 thru April ‘10. 58yo, NS, NP. adaplant@bellsouth.net 228-326-6693

STEAMBOAT:Workshop space available. 650 heated sqft. Off Downhill Drive. Storage & utilities shared with hard working individual. $275 monthly (970)846-0699 1107 Lincoln Avenue. crete private parking, ence room, kitchen. estate, professional, 879-6200, Ext. 16.

Over 3 acres Heavy Industrial House/Office, Shop 1728 sq ft. 26 units self storage, Many existing uses. Close in. 970-879-5036

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OWNER FINANCING, $470,000, 2BD, 1BA home on a huge .79 acre lot. Owner, Broker Call Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661

STEAMBOAT: THE VICTORIA 10th & Lincoln RETAIL AND OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE OR LEASE Hal Unruh - Prudential Steamboat Realty 970-875-2413

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

STEAMBOAT:One room available, quiet owner occupied home. $700 includes utilities. WD, high speed internet, No lease, deposits. Laura 871-7638, 870-1430.

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HAYDEN: 3100 sq ft warehouse with office and full bath/shower – 2 12X14 foot truck doors and man doors on either side. Could divide. New, landscaped and ready to lease @ $10.80 per foot ($2800mo). Valley View Industrial Park, a great midpoint location between Craig and Steamboat. Call Dutch (970) 846-1676.

STEAMBOAT:Fully furnished master bedroom, walk-in closet & bathroom. Swimming pool, hot tub, WD, NS, NP $700 + 1/2 utilities + deposit dmeinel@gmail.com

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STEAMBOAT:NEW 3BR, 2.5BA Townhome! Furnished Private Bedroom & Bath! Great neighborhood, Hardwood, Tile! WD, WiFi, lease $850 includes utilities! 970-846-0440

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STEAMBOAT:1bd in 3bd, 2ba nice townhome. Hotub, NP, NS, Tamarack area. Quiet, responsible. $700 includes utilities, Wi-Fi. First, Last. (970)846-4312

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STEAMBOAT:BR for rent in custom home, Walk to gondola, WD, NS, NP. $500-600 per room plus utilities. Mature applicants, 846-6910

STEAMBOAT:Commercial for SALE: 2800 sf Warehouse on 1 acre fenced Industrial Yard in Elk River Business Park includes office, bath, two overhead truck doors and 2 man doors, Concrete truck pad in front. Most of lot buildable for more warehouse/commercial structures. $1,195,000.00. Call Dutch Elting at (970)879-8100 Prudential Steamboat Realty.

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CRAIG: FSBO, Family, Friends and Fido 4BD, 2BA, 2 car garage, AC, large fenced yard, spacious deck, new windows, new kitchen, many upgrades, 1281 Crest Drive, Craig, CO. $244,900 Brokers Welcome=2% 970-824-6804, 970-629-8739

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STEAMBOAT: 2BD’s in a 3BD Indian Meadows. Corner unit, very nice, 1 year lease, NS, pet? $600 per room. 846-5632

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STEAMBOAT:Pines @ Ore House, Quiet 1BD, 1BA, garden level private patio. Close to Starbucks, restaurants, Yampa River Core Trail, and bus route. Low HOA & pet friendly. $320,000. MLS#125114 Tim Boehm Steamboat Real Estate, Inc. or 846-7873 tim@prudentialsteamboatrealty.com

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STEAMBOAT:Partially furn. room with bath available June 1. $475.00 incl. utilities. Fishcreek, bus route. NS, Must like dogs, kids. 871-1318

Successful year round guest ranch business for lease or option to buy. Owner financing may be available. Great growth potential! Call 970-879-6220

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STEAMBOAT:Rooms for rent in beautiful 4BD Townhome, NS, NP. $650 monthly per room includes all utilities & internet, on bus route, between downtown and mountain. (970)846-6423

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Completely remodeled and absolutely gorgeous 2BR Condo $245,000. Open Saturday 2-5pm Dir: Walton Creek Rd to R on Columbine, L into Subalpine, #12. Joyce Hartless, Colorado Group Realty (970) 291-9289.

4BD, 3BA in Beautiful Stagecouch area, with 9x15 swim spa. Lease to own option by owner. $600,000 Please Call 736-8396

Motivated Seller. Offered at $333,000. #124445 This is the least expensive three bedroom condominium on the market! This is a totally remodeled top floor corner unit. Enjoy ski mtn views and lots of light due to the extra windows in this unit. The remodel completed last year includes hardwood floors, new paint and texture, new tile and carpet and new vanities in the baths. Owners can have pets! Call Cheryl Foote (970)846-6444 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

Lovely Home in Hayden Offered at $375,000 #124970 Gorgeously remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Hayden in wonderful family neighborhood. Remodel includes bamboo floors, granite counter tops, tile flooring, new cabinets, trim and paint throughout. Enjoy outdoor living with fenced yard and large deck with sweeping valley views. A perfect place to call home and a must see for Hayden buyers. Call Colleen de J o n g ( 9 7 0 ) 8 4 6 - 5 5 6 9 Colleen@PrudentialSteamboatRealty.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

Log Home on Five Acres

4BD, 1.75BA, 2300sf, new appliances, new carpet, horse corral, Hay shed, good water, great views! Mid $200’s. See web site for full description: http://ricks-place-online.net or call 970-629-5397 Luxury Home in the Sanctuary Offered at $3,979,000, #122392 This home overlooks the Sheraton Golf Course with amazing views of the mountain and valley. This 5 bedroom/ 7 bath including a 1 bed caretakers unit home & backs up to 38 acres of green space.The master suite has a private deck, fireplace and oversized his and her closets. A gourmet kitchen, covered deck and media room top off this amazing home. Call for an appointment. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Gorgeous North Routt Home Offered at $460,000 #124041 This home not only has views, great layout, custom tile, hardwood floors, 4 bedrooms, ample square footage and sits on almost a ½ acre lot. It is also located in one of North Routt’s greatest neighborhoods! The master bedroom is on the main level, 2 upper bedrooms with private living area including a home theatre system and the lower level is perfect for guests including a brand new bath and laundry. Call Cheryl Foote at ( 9 7 0 ) 8 4 6 - 6 4 4 4 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Adorable Home in Phippsburg Offered at $274,500 #125256 Located 4 miles south of Oak Creek, you must see this well-cared for home! Plenty of room upstairs and downstairs with recent upgrades in kitchen, baths, windows, new flooring and more. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large kitchen, sunny dining area upstairs. 1+ bedrooms and a master bath downstairs. Great backyard, storage shed, hot tub, mature trees and room to grow on the lot! Call Angela A s h b y ( 9 7 0 ) 8 1 9 - 4 8 9 7 Angela@YourSteamboatHome.com Prudential Steamboat Realty FSBO 4 BR, 3 BA, family room, heated 2-car garage, south facing deck, patio, new roof, vinyl siding, mature landscaping, sprinkler system, newer appliances. Family neighborhood, quiet cul-de-sac. Ski Mountain near Whistler Park. 3435 Hiawatha Court. $625,000. 879-3066

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Great Location Offered at $835,000 #124046 Great location with easy access to public schools, Spring Creek Trail, and downtown area. Sitting on two city lots this 3 bed, 2 bath home is loaded with potential. A feeling of privacy, views of the Ski area, great fenced back yard with water feature plus mature trees with landscaping and large deck for entertaining or enjoying morning coffee. 2 car garage and storage shed. Call Cindy MacGray at (970)875-2442 or (970)846-0342 Prudential Steamboat Realty Outstanding Hayden Home - Very well-kept home on a great lot with professional landscaping! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and attached 2-car garage. Sunset views from the large wrap-around deck overlooking green belt. Extras include honeycomb blinds throughout, sprinkler system, pet access doors, concrete drive, brick retaining wall and huge walk-in closet in master. 1-year HSA (Home Security of America) Home Warranty is included. Offered at $298,000. Call Dutch Elting at 970-846-5569 dutch@dutchelting.com OLD TOWN CHARM Offered at $559,000 #125275 2 bedroom home downtown. New roof, insulation, hot water heater, interior & exterior doors and windows. The kitchen is outfitted with new tile flooring, decorative backsplash and vintage cabinets that have been refinished for a stunning new face. Both bedrooms boast hardwood floors & have been recently gutted and outfitted with built-in bookshelves. Remodeled bathroom with modern Kohler fixtures and impressive tile overlay. Mature trees & self-draining irrigation system. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Move-in Ready, 3BD, 2BA, 1-car home located within walking distance of downtown Steamboat. Master bath with Whirpool tub and double sink vanity, gas-fireplace 2-decks, extra parking, corner lot, mature landscaping, sprinkler system, on bus-route, bike-path, great views! Pioneer Village $430,000 Directions: HWY-40, 1/2 mile west of 13th St, Across from new Community Center, Rt on Conestoga Circle top of hill, brown house on left, 1467 (970)871-4880 (970)819-0347

FSBO:Own a piece of Routt County History. Updated 1730sqft 4BD, 2.5BA home on .3acres. 15 miles South of Steamboat on Highway 131. $235,000 846-8630 or 846-1558 $163.00 PER SQFT! SilverSpur 4BD, 3.5BA home. LOWEST PRICE - SQFT ON THE MARKET. Immaculate, 4600+ sqft custom finishes. Call Roy Powell at RE/MAX STEAMBOAT (970) 846-1661. $755,000. Value with Quality Offered at $765,500 #125109 Incredible value for the dollar - $206 per sq ft. Listed under year-end appraisal. Well thought out home. Like new condition, 4 bed, 4 bath, great open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, easy access to three car garage and mudroom off main floor, lots of cabinet space with soft-close on drawer, granite counter tops, walk-in-pantry, solid pine doors and trim, lower level activity room, two laundry areas, huge fenced backyard, large 30 x 12 deck off dining room, fabulous views of Flattops and open space. Easy access to walking trails. Call Cindy MacGray at (970)875-2442 or (970)846-0342 Prudential Steamboat Realty Views, Views, Views! Offered at $3,595,000, #122380 Possibly the best views of the mountain can be seen from this 5 bedroom/ 7 bath home. The master suite is on the main level with its own office and walk out to a private hot tub. A large family room, wine cellar, great storage and incredible craftsmanship can be found in this luxury home. Call for an appointment. Completion in August of ‘08. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Price Reduced! New home, 2BA, 3BD, 2 Car garage on large lot! Gain instant equity! 980 E 9th, Craig. 970-629-5427 Overlook Drive Oasis Offered at $2,175,000, #122522 This 4 bedroom / 4 ½ bath home has panoramic views from the valley to downtown. The house overlooks the Rollingstone Golf Course (formerly the Sheraton) and comes with a transferable golf membership. Easy living with a main floor master and his & her walk in closets. Eat-in country kitchen has a sitting area and fireplace. Three bedrooms on the lower level have access to a covered deck and large family room with wet bar. Great storage, 1000+ square feet of unfinished space, fenced in dog yard, water features, and a spacious office with a private bath complete this special home. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Brand New Home in Hayden Offered at $279,900 #125085 HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! Brand New! Three bedroom, two bath home in the new Sagewood subdivision. This home has Hickory wood floors, stainless steel appliances, a nice large master bedroom and an attached oversized one car garage. Call Cheryl Foote at ( 9 7 0 ) 8 4 6 - 6 4 4 4 www.SteamboatMountainProperties.com Prudential Steamboat Realty

Family home on a great lot at the mountain, 1770 Meadow Ln. Three-plus bedrooms, two bath, family room, 1800sqft. One block to school bus and free city bus to ski area. Two blocks to large city park. Large deck gets full sun in winter, shady by dinner time in summers. Great place to raise children and pets. $550,000. 970-846-8650.

46275 Rock Springs Lane. $697,000. 3bdrm 2ba 80 acres. Borders Elkhead Reservior & BLM. Very Motivated. Call Linda ReMax About You 824-7000. LARGE FAMILY HOME on 1.7 acres 4BD, 4BA two separate living units, decks, oversized garage. ONLY $540,000 Call Roy Powell REMAX/STEAMBOAT 846-1661

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Attention Investors and Bargain Hunters! FSBO: Reduced to rock bottom, no realtors fees included. 3BD, 2.5BA, family room, 2 car garage, fireplace, central vaccum and more! Sierra View Subdivision, Oak Creek $385,000 Joes 970-846-3542

NO WAY! All that Sq Ft for the price!

FSBO 35 +/- acres. 2700 sq ft, 5BD, 3BA, oversized 2 car garage. Oak Creek runs through property. 17 miles South of Steamboat. Abundant Elk & Deer. No covenants. Brokers welcome. $589,000 (970)846-1558

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Best Buy Three Bedroom Townhome Offered at $409,000 #124556 3 BDRM/2.5 BA & GARAGE! Corner unit with natural light, views of the mountain. Just steps from Yampa River access, the Core Trail & free bus route. Club house amenities, pet friendly and super low dues! Call Lisa Olson or Beth Bishop at 970-875-0555 to find out more or see virtual tours at www.lisaolson.com. Prudential Steamboat Realty

$8000 TAX CREDIT Cash for buyers who haven’t owned in last 3 yrs. Must close by Dec.1,2009. Single family homes in Stmbt starting at $149,000. Call Lisa Olson or Beth Bishop at 970-875-0555 or see virtual tours & top deals at www.SteamboatBestBuys.com

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House on Private 5 acres Minutes From Town. Offered at $675,000 #124331 Great location near Steamboat. On paved county road, easy access, 5 wooded acres, remodeled 3 + bed and 3 bath, extra large 24x48 plumbed outbuilding for garage for the toys, work area, storage, or barn, place for your RV . Large deck off kitchen, open floor plan with free standing gas stove in living room, electric dog fence plus acres to roam. Incredible drinking water, flower garden area, large mature Blue Spruce and Lodge pole pines, wild life, and undeveloped acres adjacent. Call Cindy MacGray at (970)875-2442 or (970)846-0342 Prudential Steamboat Realty Cute Single Family Home in Oak Creek Offered at $349,900 #124232 Cute, bright and sunny 2+ bedroom/ 2 bath home above Oak Creek. Artistic details throughout, plenty of room for everyone. Private master with big windowsand balcony. Nice location on 3 fenced lots, storage shed and room to build a garage. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at (970)846-8418 steiny@cmn.net Prudential Steamboat Realty

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Economical, wonderful, in town; beautiful mature grounds; minute’s walk to river, downtown. 2bd, 2ba home plus detached guesthouse. MLS 124942.www.steamboathomeforsale.com. 970-734-7113.

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NEW HOME Energy Efficient 3bdrm, 2bath, 2 car garage. Good time to buy with a price to sell! 275 Bilsing St. Craig 970-629-5427 or westernslopefsbo.com

Three bedroom 2 ½ bath home with large two car garage offered at $298,000.00. This well kept 1995 Hayden home offers two stories, professional landscaping, wraparound decks overlooking greenbelt on Harvest Drive. A must see value for Routt county buyers looking for great value in a family home! Call Dutch Elting at Prudential Steamboat Realty, 970 879-8100 see virtual tour on line at www.DutchElting.com

Yamaha YFM45FAV ATV Kodiak(green) with Moose Plow (winch installed) for sale for $4500 O.B.O. 970-846-8016

2008 Suzuki King Quad 450 4x4 Limited Edition with trailer. EXCELLENT condition, only 38 hours, winch, $6,400 obo 912-223-0578

Special local pricing plus Factory backed rebates, new G3 Pontoon & Fishing Boats See them @ Auto Parts of Craig 970-824-6544 Kayak, Jackson FUN 1.5 with spray skirt, $550. (970) 871-1493 Perception “Amp” Kayak Playboat, Carbon Fiber Paddle, Neoprene Skirt, Dry Top, Used about 8 times Make Offer. 970-276-2046 2006 ARCTIC CAT 500 ATV, Limited Edition, 63 hours, snow plow, winch, racks. $4,900. Dave 756-2300

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HUGE DOWNTOWN PARCEL! Private .79 acres includes 2BD, 1BA rental. Not sub-dividable. Owner carry financing. $470,000. Call Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661

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ASPEN TREE COVERED site on cul-de-sac. 1/2 acre, ALL UTILITIES TO LOT. $98,000 Call Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT (970) 846-1661

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CRAIG MIGRATION ACRES:35 Acres with Well, $120,000, 38.6 Acres $100,000, 39.8 Acres with Well $110,000, $5,000 Down 7% interest, OWC, 824.4256

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�� RENT TO OWN! Willow Hill MH/Park, Oak Creek! Remodeled 1400 sq./ft., 4 Bedroom doublewide - $950 month. 875-0700. Beautiful fenced yard!

4 + bedroom old town home, big fenced yard, & furnished. $790,000 Call for appointment. (970)871-6898 Paonia Retirement - Clark Homestead offers energy conscious homes for elegant living, two bedroom units, with oversized garage. www.clarkhomesteadpaonia.com

35Acres National Forest Access, Excellent Hunting. Electric and phone to lot, Gated Community, $425,000 Scott Eggleston REMAX Steamboat (970)846-7471

Below Market Value, Great Starter home! $172,000 3BD, 1.5BA, 2 car garage. 648 Colorado Street, Craig. Please call 970-824-9784 970-887-2411

DOWNTOWN CLASSIC, 2BD, 1BA home plus 2nd unit 1BD, 1BA, Trees. Great location. Owner, Broker Call Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661

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40 acres with older motorhome in 64x40’ barn 2 miles east of Craig. $325,000. Owner financing with $15,000 down at 6.5% interest at $1,959.41 monthly. Leveled building site, teriffic views. Waterwell, electricity, phone, septic, one reservoir, one spring. 970-640-8723.

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STEAMBOAT:2BR, 1BA Riverside Duplex unit, New roof, carpet, paint. Nice yard, No HOA This home qualifies for a USDA Rural Direct Loan with possible interest rate to 1%. $265,000. (970)879-2025

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2,100 + sqft for $459,000. 3/3 + bonus room + loft, all new carpet, on mountain, bus route, Totally Remodeled! 819-8777

12’ Row Boat with Trailer and 6 hp motor. $600 Call 970-846-5885

Ski Area and Trout Creek Views! Secluded 40 acres. Great value 10 miles from town. $339,000. Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661

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Dream Island 3BD, 1BA, completely remodeled, new cabinets, appliances, carpet, storm windows, roof, wood trim, 12x16’ storage shed. 100% financing to qualified buyers. $37,500 Don Kotowski Rocky Mountain Real estate 846-8081 or 846-7522 0.22 acres. No lot fees! 3bdrm, 2bath, 16’x80’, mudroom, $75,000, $5000 flooring credit. Craig, Laura Frey, Old Town Realty, 970-734-4831 West Acres 2bd, 1ba, updated and clean! Tile, laminate floors, new furnace, wood stove, 2 sheds, all appliances incl WD, large deck, fenced yard! $38,500 819-0929 or 819-4377 2BR mobile with all appliances & plenty of storage in Milner MHP. $40,000. Joyce Hartless 291-9289. Colorado Group Realty.

1997 17’ Starcraft wells, Front mount Mercury, like new 16’ Capri 125HP $4,000 Both 826-0521,846-9195

Fishing Boat, 2 live trolling motor, 60 HP $5,800.1988 Bayliner, Force, new interior. Lake Ready

2003 Malibu Wakesetter & Trailer. Wakeboard Tower, Racks, H20Ballast & Wedge, Bimini Top, 4 Speaker Sound System, Sub-Woofer. $27,900. 970-846-6807

2004 Jetta TDI sedan. Excellent condition! 63K. 45 MPG! VW Maintained. Super fun car! Priced to sell $11,900 OBO. 846-5916 97 DODGE INTREPID, front wheel drive, good gas mileage, new tires, 188K, good commute car, very clean, $2,000 ( 9 7 0 ) 8 2 4 - 6 4 4 0 , 589-1682 2006 Ford Focus, Nice! 2001 Buick Century 69k miles! 1998 Honda Civic, Sweet! Tom Reuter, D e a l e r , 8 7 5 - 0 7 0 0 . www.checkpointautosales.com Full Warranties available!

Rare Ranchland in South Valley. Offered at $1,500,000 #118981. Rare larger parcel in the fabulous South Valley. Extensive panoramic views of the ski area, divide, Sarvis wilderness area, Blacktail Mountain, Stagecoach, and Thorpe Mountain. Wonderful pond dug in the late 1950’s is a wildlife watcher’s delight. Homesite has 30+ year old trees and the best views in the South Valley. Sellers have owned and farmed this land since 1954. Call Kathy or Erik Steinberg at (970)846-8418 steiny@cmn.net NATIONAL FOREST ACCESS. 5.2 acres. Hahn’s Peak views. $219,000! Another excellent buy! Roy Powell RE/MAX STEAMBOAT (970)846-1661 Ready to build, 5.3 acre LPS lot. Surrounded by 190 acres of preserved land. Bordering Flying Diamond Ranch, Ag Status, water, good hay. Just off expanded HWY 131, elevated, private setting. Stunning views of ski area. Flat building site, no envelope. FSBO $235,000. 970-819-5353

2003 Jaguar X-Type 55k, AWD, like new. $9500 Call 846-1250

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STAGECOACH: Rock Point Trail, ready to build, no assessments, W-S taps paid, soils test, plans, utilities. $190,000. Call 638-4496

3 Old Town Lots in Steamboat Springs Flat, easy build, fenced with views of Sleeping Giant. $300,000 970-826-0307

The Perfect Horse Property Offered at $1,170,000 #125293 This 35-acre ranch gives an excellent opportunity to build your dream home while the existing 2 bedroom unit provides a current living space. This fully outfitted equestrian ranch offers a 6,940 square foot barn with horse stalls, indoor round pen, heated tack room with hot & cold water, feed room and loft storage for over 40 tons of hay. A 1,200 square foot heated shop will easily accommodate up to 4 vehicles or many of your other toys. A Catamount Ranch & Club membership is also available. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty 49+Acres Panoramic Views! 4 bd, 4 BA Custom Home. 2 loafing sheds, water rights! $1,149,000 Scott Eggleston REMAX Steamboat 846.7471 Historical Farm Offered at $1,900,000 #122095 Located at the west gateway of Steamboat Springs, this 10+ acre homestead portrays a simpler way of life. Set on top of a knoll and overlooking a large pond, the views stretch from Mt. Werner to the Flat Tops. The property has a home built in 1927, a classic barn worthy of national registry, grain silos and is ideal for horses. The homestead has great potential for future development and is in the West Steamboat Springs Area Plan. Call Cam Boyd at (970)879-8100 ext. 416 or (970)846-8100 www.SteamboatAgent.com Prudential Steamboat Realty Oak Point Ranch. Approx. 2500 acres. Great Grazing and Big Game Hunting! Priced at $2,500,000. Call Patricia Dulan Broker, (970)870-6373

2004 KTM 625 EXC. Baja ready, on or off road, lots of extras. Excellent condition. Price reduced to $3900. 276.4446 2006 Kawasaki KLX 125 like new, less that 20 hrs. $1700 Call 970-629-0355

2007 KX250F RG3 suspension, procircuit linkage, new tires, chains, sprockets, graphics & more! $3800 OBO 970-819-7372

Honda Civic EX - 04, very good condition, 67K, 846-9974

2003 BMW F650 GS dual sport! Only 7k miles. Excellent condition, travel bags, heated handgrips, 60mpg $5800, 846-5974 or www.padenrentals.com

2000 Ford Focus Wagon, auto, power everything, Thule rocket box, front wheel drive, CD. $2800 (970)819-4412

Cheap Building site Phippsburg $52,500 with Tap fees Paid. Call Troy Brookshire Colorado Group Realty 846-2356

M & M Auto will buy your junker. If your junk car is complete, we’ll haul it away and give you $$$. Call 970-879-8178.

2006 KTM 450exc lights off road ready $4,200 OBO 970-846-5358.

FINANCING / WORKING PEOPLE! $750.00 MINIMUM DOWNPAYMENT. NO CREDITCHECK. Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. “Working Cars / Working People - 24,000 Mile Warranties! www.checkpointautosales.com

Affordable Building site Phippsburg $57,500 with Tap fees Paid. Call Troy Brookshire Colorado Group Realty 846-2356

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1994 Chrysler Labaron Convertible, 50k actual miles. Mint condition. V6, 36MPG, $4,700 (970) 870-1659

96 Subaru Sedan 5sp 146k runs great $2200 846-3771

Magnificent Large Lot on Ridge Road Offered at $750,000 #124724 1.3 Acre on the Mountain with views of Mountain and Valley. Water, sewer, electric, gas, phone and driveway to lot. Call Marc Small at (970)879-8100 or (970)846-8815 www.ForSaleSteamboat.com Prudential Steamboat Reality

CONTINENTAL DIVIDE VIEWS!!! Aspen Tree Covered, Ready to build. Steamboat Lake. $125,000 OR TRADE! Call Roy Powell RE/MAX/STEAMBOAT 970-846-1661

1986 Subaru, 4WD Turbo, Runs Great. $1000 obo. Call 734.6220 evenings. $500! Police Impounds! Hondas, Acuras, Chevys, Toyotas, etc. Cars, Trucks, SUV`s from $500! For Listings call 800-576-6918 xA875

Great Horse, Farm or Business Property Offered at $645,000 #125023 Easy access to Hwy 40 and Steamboat or Yampa Valley airport. 35 acres with 5 acres on lower property and 30 acres on upper property. Amazing views and possible building sites on upper property or continue hay production. Lower 5 acres has 6500 sq ft indoor facility - use for indoor riding arena or for your shop/business, several out buildings and 3 bedroom house. Call Cindy MacGray at (970)875-2442 or (970)846-0342 Prudential Steamboat Realty

YAMAHA YZ250F 2004 Very Low Hours Pro Taper Bars Skid Plate $2500 Firm 970-231-3498 Kawasaki KDX50 great kids bike, runs well $750.00 OBO, YAMAHA XS-650 Twin, Race Bike $1,200 OBO Call 846-2045 or 870-9028. 2007 KLR 650, 60 MPG, 3200 miles, garage kept, many extras including armor jacket, 2 helmets, $4800. Call Steve 879-7413

2005 TTR 125. In good shape. $1400 (970)846-2312 2006 KTM 300 XC after market parts, adult owned, well maintained. $3,900 970-846-4391 2003 Harley Davidson V-Rod 100 year anniversary edition, very low miles, two up seat, screaming eagle exhaust Great buy at $9,900 (970)879-2491 or (970)879-2491 READY TO SELL MAKE OFFER! 2004 CRF-250X Honda & 2006 Yamaha TTR-250, low miles, like new. Dirt, street ready. See at Extreme Power Sports 970-879-9175/970-276-4821 2006 Triumph Speed Triple. Excellent condition. Low mileage. $6300. 2001 CR500R. For Trails. Excellent condition. $3100 (or MAKE OFFER) (970)846-2648

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‘03 Hi-Lo 2703C trailer camper (better than a pop-up!). Like-new, lots of extras, $14K OBO. Call Evan 846-1475

1995 Ford Ranger 4x4, new clutch, runs great, $3000 OBO. Call Mike 970-846-0536 2003 Silverado Ext. Cab Z71, 5.3 V8, 58K miles, matching topper, 5” lift, new tires, alloy wheels. Excellent Condition. $16,000 OBO. 846-7379 2000 Dodge diesel 1 ton Dually. Regular cab, 6 speed, 4-wheel drive. 120k miles. Good condition. $12,000 OBO (970) 276-3218 WANTED:TRUCK 4x4 Four Door 60k-80k $10,000ish 819-8778 2006 F150 single cab 40k miles auto 4x4. $10,900 OBO 970-846-5358. 2000 Ford Super Cab, 7.3 Diesel, 4x4, snow plow, roll away bed cover, fifth wheel plate, excellent condition! 970-824-5638

08’ Raptor RV, 37ft, sleeps 10, TV, solar panel with inverter, generator, loaded $39,900 819-0986 Older model truck camper for full size pickup full kitchen, fridge $200 736-8278 1995 VOLKSWAGEN Eurovan Camper. Very good condition. Runs great, loves the highway. 104k. $14,000 NEGO. SERIOUS buyers only. 846-2556, Steve.

1997 F350 7.3 four door long bed, 121k, $8,500 OBO 970-846-5056

Steamboat Springs School District will receive sealed bids for a 1984 GMC VanDura w/5.7L V8 gas engine. Bids will be received at 923 Critter Court or 325 7th Street, Steamboat Springs until closed 6/12/09. For information call 879-1057

WANTED: POP-UP CAMPER - Gently used. Room for 6. $2,000 - $2,500, 819-8777 28’ FIBERGLASS 5TH Wheel. One dinette, LR slide, bath, furnace, air. Super nice. $11,000. 4 miles N of Craig on RT, 35450 N. Hwy 13 756.1925

HR ASSISTANT - ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT: Position will be a member of the TIC Holdings (TICH) Human Resources team. This position works closely with the HR Administrative Group to accomplish tasks associated with maintaining organizational structure in the HR database. High school diploma or equivalent and Associates degree in Human Resources or related field required. Experience with IT or HRIS required. Two to four years related experience highly encouraged. Requires excellent organizational and communication skills along with advanced computer and keyboarding skills are required. If you value an employee-driven organization that creates opportunities for people to excel, and meet the above criteria, please send resume and cover letter to Avrom.Feinberg@ticus.com. TICH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, veterans and the disabled to apply.

Steamboat Springs School District Teachers 2009-2010. Elementary: Special Education, PE / Health PT, Music, Elem. Teachers, Middle: Math / Science Teachers, High: Industrial Arts (Part-time), Charter: 6-8 All Subjects, PE Teacher / Outdoor Ed (Part-time). CO Teacher License with appropriate endorsement required. Salary: $32,910 - $52,636 DOQ for FT positions. Please complete district application at https://apps.winocular.com/steamboat/apply/ Questions: 970-871-3199. EOE

Immediate opening for skilled CDL Truck Driver/Equipment Operator. We pay for your experience. Call for an appointment 970-824-2709 Help wanted - handyman carpenter for odd jobs, part time, flexible. Must have tools. $20 per hour. Call 734-7006

2008 Chevy Tahoe, 7,000 miles, Excellent condition. $25,000 Call 846-5433

Hiring two skilled trim carpenters. 4 to 6 weeks of work. Call me at 734-7006

2000 Chevy Tracker, dark blue, 4 door, manual, excellent condition, good tires, 75k miles. $4,750. Call (970) 826-9724 970-701-9438 (4) 1999-05 Jeep Wranglers, Outstanding! 1996 Honda Passport, Sharp! 2000 Explorer Sport, Clean! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.tomreuter.com Full Warranties! 98 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, dark blue, new engine, Michelin tires, Great condition. Runs great Call 970-819-6421, 970-736-8121 evenings 1998 GMC Envoy, $3,500 970-819-3323

Sample Sale! Sporting Goods outdoor. New, used, adult, youth, 5-15 (ages), bikes, tennis, lacrosse, rollerblades, skies, snowboard, Kayak, clothing, backpacks, helmets ice skates. 1858 Hunters Ct May 30th & 31st 8am -11am

Butcherknife Group Yard Sale Conifer Circle @ Big Red Barn Saturday 7 - 12 Furniture, antiques, depression glass, construction materials, housewares, kids items.

76 Toyota Land Cruiser, FJ 40, 4” lift, 33” tires, Front disk brakes, Mechanically A1, normal rust. $7000 OBO 303-917-1592 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport, 90k miles, exc condition, 1 owner, soft top, 2” susp, lots of extras, $9500 OBO, 970-846-6431 2001 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD; 5-speed; 1 owner; good condition; great tires; Loaded; $6000; David 970-846-7886 2008 Ford Escape, 4WD, 19,500 miles. Excellent condition, 24-26 mpg, with four Blizzak snows, roof rack. $18,000 970-879-1625 Must sell to pay Rent; 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 158K Runs Great $2500 Call Kat 846-8148 email kkelly80487@gmail.com

Gooseneck & bumper pull trailers in stock @ great prices, Dumps, deckovers, car, atv, tilt & equipment haulers, dealer 824-6544 2001 Wells Cargo 19’ Fun Wagon. 2/3 place enclosed snowmobile trailer, white, excellent condition. $5500.00 970-879-0991 or 970-846-8377

2004 FORD F150, 4x4, ext cab, long bed, 115K, AC, Cruise, Tilt, white, $7,900

BABYSITTING AVAILABLE: 13yr old, very dependable, fun, games, crafts, references 819-8777 FUN BABYSITTING AVAILABLE: 13yr old, available weekends, very dependable, fun, games, crafts, references 819-8777

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

Alpine Campus of Colorado Mountain College is seeking part-time instructors for the following courses for fall semester, August 24-December 11: · CAD · Geology · Math. Minimum of Master’s Degree (or 15 graduate credit hours) in discipline or related field required. Part-time instructor pay is commensurate with earned degree. Applications may be obtained from the Alpine Campus or on-line at Please www.coloradomtn.edu/forms send application, resume, transcript, and/or direct inquiries to Kevin Cooper, Instructional Chair, Colorado Mountain College, 1330 Bob Adams Drive, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487. Application deadline is June 15. CMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversifying its workforce.

The Hayden School District has the following positions open for the 2009-2010 school year: District: Systems Specialist Computer Support High School: Science / Interventions Teacher, Guidance Counselor Sign Language Interpreter Middle School: Math Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Half-time 6th Grade Literacy Teacher, Paraeducator, Elementary School: Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher Kindergarten Paraeducator - half-time Coaching: High School Girls’ Assistant Basketball Coach, High School Boys’ Assistant Basketball Coach, High School Winter Sports Cheerleading Coach. To apply, visit the district website at www.haydenschools.org and click on the employment link for further information.

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Craig Campus, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Craig Campus is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Network Support Analyst. The successful candidate will be technically skilled in Windows Server and Desktop applications. Knowledge of Cisco equipment would be an asset. Symantec Ghost and Backup Exec are used on the campus. You will be part of a team that supports the CNCC Community Colleges and be involved in the State Community College standards. Excellent communication and customer service skills are a must. This position will be supporting the current Craig campus and the new campus currently on the drawing board. This is an Administrative Position with benefits. Salary rate is in the mid to upper 30’s, low $40’s. Minimum requirements: AA/AS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent certificates and work experience will be considered. Starts July 09. Visit the CNCC website at www.cncc.edu/human_resources/job_opportunities for a complete job announcement including important instructions for the completion and submission of the application. Application deadline: May 30, 2009. CNCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Busy chiropractic office needs energetic, neat appearing, personable front desk person. Position involves some daily bookkeeping, and some computer knowledge. Candidate must be aggressively friendly, good with detail, and positive attitude. Absolutely top quality only. Bring resume to 505 Anglers Dr. Suite 102.

1947 Willys CJ2A Jeep. Rebuilt to original condition, rebuilt flat head 4, Asking $5500 (970)846-2358 (970)879-2321

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02 Chevy S-10 ZR2 $7500! Jet ski with ski accessories $4000, Electric Piano 88 $1000, House 3 bed $140,000, 701-9243

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, dkgreen, 4x4 great in snow! 129k, leaving town, priced below blue book. Only $2,450. 970-846-5315

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Own A Computer? Put it to work earning $500 to $5,000 per month FT - PT Hours. www. Rkhglobal.com

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Looking for a job for full-time temporary. If so, apply in person at Brother’s Custom Processing 383 E. 1st Street.

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Ski Inn is accepting for this full time, year round position. This person is responsible for general maintenance upkeep and repairs in condominiums and public areas. Professional demeanor and clean driving record required. Please stop by Ski Inn at 2350 Ski Trail Lane to complete an employment application. EOE. Exclusively managed by Steamboat Resorts.

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Mortgage Loan Originator - Colorado mortgage banking company seeking loan originator. Guaranteed salary plus commission. Excellent technology. Fax resume 970-242-6285, Ken@pmlgmac.com Housekeeper needed for private homes. M-F, 8-5. Fun working environment. References, CO drivers license and background check required. Call 879-6189 ALL THAT JAZZ is now hiring FT - PT Motivated individual. Retail experience necessary. 601 Lincoln Ave 879-4422.

CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: City of Steamboat Springs, CO. FT with great benefits. $82,171 to $109,755 annually DOQ. Provides management, technical and administration work in commanding, and coordinating all Fire and Emergency Medical Services, functions, operations, and personnel. Requires BA in Fire Science, Public Administration, Management, Business or related; graduation from the National Fire Academy for Executive Fire Officers; ICS 400 and IS 700; and ten years of relevant experience, preferably in a municipal department. Apply to: City of Steamboat Springs 137 10th Street, POB 775088, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 or jthrasher@steamboatsprings.net (Attn. Fire Chief) by June 23, 2009 Position profile and info at www.steamboatsprings.net EOE. Rocky Mt Landscapes - hiring for lawn maintence must have experience, call 970-846-5885

Ranch Hand Seasonal - Fencing, Calving, irrigating. Call Steve 970-819-7368

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Local worker needed! Requires current MSHA, steel toed boots, hard hat, gloves. Must have good work ethic, strong back, and be quick on your feet. Starts at $12 hourly plus overtime most days. Fax resume and contact info to 970-858-8800. or email to jackpotrider@questoffice.net

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2003 25’ Tahoe 5th Wheel, Awning, outside shower, air, full bath, kitchen, queen, full bed, couch, bunk-beds. $10,000 OBO (970)638-0411

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Full Time Benefitted Maintenance Worker: Open Until Filled $26,748 - $29,728 DOE Contact Scott Mader 970-736-2313. Food Service Position Deadline: June 15, 2009 $10.40 $12.15 per hour +benefits Contact Charlotte Whaley 970-736-2249

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2004 Ducati Multistrata 1000DS, Excellent cond, 15K Miles, Termi exhaust, DYNO tuned, OHLIN shocks, 3 seats, all stock spare parts, lots carbon fiber, black. 846.4733

1999 Chevrolet 1500 V-6, $5,995! #2718. 1997 F250HD Powerstroke, Fantastic! (3) Toyota Tacomas, WoW! Tom Reuter, Dealer, 875-0700. www.checkpointautosales.com Warranties!

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2003 BMW F650CS - GREAT COMMUTER BIKE, 3150 MILES, ABS, HEATED GRIPS, GARAGE KEPT, SUPER CLEAN, TANK BAG, DEALER SERVICED (RECORDS ON FILE), PICTURES EMAILED UPON REQUEST, $5900, CALL 970-871-1737

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The Town of Oak Creek is seeking to fill the position of part-time “Community Services Officer.” Reporting to the Oak Creek Town Board, the Community Services Officer is a non-commissioned (non-sworn) officer responsible for code enforcement and animal control. A competitive hourly wage is offered. The candidate must be able to work variable shifts and weekends on an as-needed basis. The Town of Oak Creek is an equal opportunity employer. A complete job description is available at Oak Creek Town Hall. Applications will be accepted through June 12, 2009. Call or stop by Oak Creek Town Hall, 129 Nancy Crawford Blvd., Oak Creek, CO to pick up an application. Please submit resume or letter of interest and completed application to the Town of Oak Creek, P.O. Box 128, Oak Creek, Colorado, 80467.

Now Hiring MACHINIST For Job Shop in Craig, CO $20-25 P/H DOE Benefits Package Manual Experience Necessary CNC & Manual Preferred Must Have Own Tools Please Submit Resume via FAX or Email 9 7 0 - 8 2 4 - 8 0 9 0 alan@magnummetals.com

NEEDED: 12 Heavy equipment operators - mechanics. Will train the right people. FT or PT work. Call Sergeant Holloway 970-986-9206

Moffat County-Seeking applicants for the position of Part-time on-call Crisis Intervention Specialist(2 positions). For complete job description, contact Colorado Workforce Center (970) 824-3246. Moffat County is an EEO Employer. Moffat County-Seeking applicants for the position of Part-time Grounds / Facility Maintenance Technician for the Library. For complete job description, contact Colorado Workforce Center (970) 824-3246. Moffat County is an EEO Employer.

SEEKING POSITION: Horse Ranch manager, 15 years experience, all mare & foal care, grooming for Dressage and Eventing. Joann 715-892-6040

Multi-million dollar dept free 12 year old company seeking professionals that would like to own their own business. Call Mike 303-229-3211.

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FT Staff Accountant for Steamboat Association Management. We offer Health / Dental, 401K, Life, PTO, & a fun, flexible working environment. Apply at 2130 Resort Drive, Suite 200. For more info, or to apply on-line: www.resortgroupjobs.com

Central Park Liquor is hiring part-time cashiers $11 hour. Shifts include all weekends and holidays. For more info contact Brandon @ 970-879-3428 or apply in person @ 1835 Central Park Plaza.

Great running 50 hp tractor. Diesel, front loader, 2wd, power-steering, new rear wheels. Includes chains, sun-bonnet, back blade. $7200 OBO. 970-846-2358 970-879-2321

OFF THE BEATEN PATH Bookseller Position available, FT or PT, willing to work some nights and weekends and year round. If you are a people person and love to read, stop for an application. 68 9th Street

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The Steamboat Holiday Inn will have two positions available this summer. * Front Desk Agent * A part-time seasonal position with the possibility of full-time year-round employment. * Night Auditor * A part-time year-round position. All our positions offer world-wide travel benefits, discounts at Rex’s American Grill & Bar, and health insurance after 6 months for full time positions. The right candidates must be self-motivated, pay great attention to detail, and have the right customer service attitude. Apply in person, fax your resume to 970-879-0251, or email resume to Lauren@SteamboatHI.com. Accepting applications through June 3rd, interviews will begin June 5th.

Swather for sale. 1992 Self propelled McDom 12’ Cummins Diesel. $5,000 970-824-6434

ANNIVERSARY SALE during May @ Favorite Things 584 Yampa in Craig. 10-50% off Welcome new customers & old friends!

Rodeo / Ballfield concessions. Earn extra income, have fun, 10 weekends mid June thru August and Labor Day. All ages over 18, full availability only please! 970-879-9678

9AM-4PM, Driving range open 9AM-6PM. Call for details 970-846-5647 - www.3qc.net.

Tune-ups, Troubleshooting & Repairs All Computer & Laptop Brands New & Used PCs, Laptops & Parts, Virus Removal & Prevention, Wireless Networking, DELL Registered Partner 970-879-8890 DaveGlantz@ComputerCures.biz

2 door True reach in refrigerator, 2 stainless steel tables, slicer, table top deep fryer. Call 846-7882 MENSWEAR: Tall Sizes. Extreme Quality from my Closet Sale. Pants (34” waist), Sweaters (LG) and Outerwear. Great duds for Dad’s day! 846-3124 Umpteenth Organic Annual Plant Sale! May 30, 31 - June 1 , 6, 7, 10am - 5pm @ Phillips 66 E HWY 40. Tomatoes, veggies, flowers, Perennials. Hilton Gulch Herbs Complete Queen size Bed, wood with iron leaf pattern, mattress, box $150 King size Head, Foot board wood with iron pattern $100. Entertainment center, matching end tables light wood color $250 all prices are OBO 970-846-5085

RELIABLE BACKUP SOLUTIONS We see hard drives die every day. When yours does, make sure your valuable customer data or cherished family photos are saved. We can help. (970)879-0734 www.northwestdata.com

Steamboat Lake Outfitters is now hiring for Breakfast cooks, line cooks, & Pizza cooks. Call 970-879-4404 or apply online www.steamboatlakeoutfitters.com SUBWAY / COLD STONE CREAMERY is now hiring Store Managers, Assistants for Steamboat location. Experience Required. Apply 2032 Curve Plaza. No phone calls please.

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Will be accepting applications beginning May 26th for Kitchen staff. Apply @1860 Ski Time Square.

Mambo Italiano is now accepting applications / resumes for FOH: Servers, Hostesses and Bussers. BOH; Line Cooks and Pizza Throwers please apply in person Wed thru Saturday 3pm to 6pm 521 Lincoln Ave, Downtown. Mambos is looking for individuals who not only excel at the tasks at hand but will add something special to the already amazing staff. Be a part of the fun this summer!!! Please call Andy 846-1589 with questions.

Antique Victorian Armorie, marble top mirrored dresser, night stand and full bed set quarter sawn oak 1890’s. Antique curved wood sideboard, buffet with inlay design. 970-846-5083, 879-0822

Gas Stove, good condition, 4 burners. $100 Call 870-6489

NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR BEER AND WINE LIQUOR LICENSE The name and address of the applicant is Shorty’s, 107 Moffat, Oak Creek CO 80467. The type of license for which application is made is beer and wine license, for consumption on the premises. The date of the application is May 22, 2009 and it was filed with the Town of Oak Creek on May 22, 2009. A public hearing, concerning this application will be held before the Board of Trustees on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at approximately 7:00 PM at town hall. Comments, either in support or in opposition, may be filed with the Town Clerk, Box 128, Oak Creek CO 80467, at any time prior to the date of the hearing or may be presented as testimony at the hearing. Karen Halterman, Clerk Town of Oak Creek Published in The Steamboat Pilot & Today First Publication Date: May 31, 2009 Final Publication Date: June 21, 2009 10181510 10210-1 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA CITIZENS’ MEETING ROOM, CENTENNIAL HALL, 124 10TH STREET THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009 5:00 P.M. 1. Project: Curve Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 2 (Sweet Pea @ Curve) #DP-09-02 Applicant: Sweet Pea Market c/o Jon Heib, 2835 Al-

Stand out in the crowd! Call 970-871-4255 to add an attention getter to your advertisement.

Need Nanny? I am 23, a degree in Early Childhood. Children ages 2 and up only please. Call Mandy 824-4197.

LANDSCAPERS RECYCLE ALERT - HOME RESOURCE AT THE MILNER LANDFILL HAS THE DEAL OF THE SUMMER.RAILROAD TIES IN BUNDLES OF 20 FOR $25.00 PER BUNDLE LOADED . TUES THRU SAT 9-3.

Kenmore frontloading washer & gas dryer, propane, convert to natural gas, stackable, $500 pair, SONY Trinitron ‘26 TV $100 879-3821

OUTFITTER LIQUIDATION AUCTION

Sat June 6th @ Noon Western Knolls 125 Knoll Ave; 3 four wheelers, ATV Tandem trailer, camper, 7 army tents, 7 sheepherder stoves. Max6 wheeler with extra tires and track, folding tables, metal army bunks with pads, gas cans, water coolers, coolers, silverware, dishes, pots and pans, electric air compressor, hunting stands, 4 burner cook stove, antique ice box, enclosed Tandem Axle trailer & much much more. For more info Call Mike @ DEERFOOT AUCTION 970-629-0321

Painting crew for hire. No job too big or small. Call 846-1044

penglow, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, 970-846-1907 Location: 2155 Curve Plaza, Plaza aka Lot 2B, replat of lot 2, Block 1 Curve Subdivision Type of Application: Development Plan General Description: Development Plan for outdoor sales for a vegetable stand Project Planner: Jonathan Spence, Senior Planner, 970-871-8224 or 970-879-2060; Email: jspence@steamboatsprings.net

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For Sale: Speeflo Powerliner 4000, Gas Powered Parking Lot Striper, $500 OBO. Call Matt at 846-6464

Almost new Italian Wilier Road Bike Deloce Campanala fitted. New at $1700 sell for $900. Todd 970-846-4621

2. Project: Text Amendment to CDC (Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) (Part I) #TXT-09-02 *TABLED on 5/28/09* Type of Application: Community Development Code Amendment General Description: Text Amendment to the CDC to include new Traditional Neighborhood Design Standards and Procedures to Articles 3, 4, 5, 7 and 20. These new regulations are intended to create a pedestrian oriented, well connected system of streets and trails, similar to that of old town, that accommodates a variety of residential, commercial and mixed use building types. Additional text amendment to allow for administrative review of minimally complex Final Development Plans. Contact: City of Steamboat Springs, PO Box 775088, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477, c/o Jason Peasley, City Planner, 970-871-8229 or 970-879-2060; Email: jpeasley@steamboatsprings.net or Jonathan Spence, Senior Planner, 970-871-8224; Email: jspence@steamboatsprings.net 3. Project: Text Amendment to CDC (Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) (Part II) #TXT-09-02 *TO BE TABLED TO 6/25* Type of Application: Community Development Code Amendment General Description: Text Amendment to the CDC to include new Traditional Neighborhood Design Standards and Procedures to Articles 3, 4, 5, 7 and 20. These new regulations are intended to create a pedestrian oriented, well connected system of streets and trails, similar to that of old town, that accommodates a variety of residential, commercial and mixed use building types. Additional text amendment to allow for administrative review of minimally complex Final Development Plans. Contact: City of Steamboat Springs, PO Box 775088, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477, c/o Jason Peasley, City Planner, 970-871-8229 or 970-879-2060; Email: jpeasley@steamboatsprings.net or Jonathan Spence, Senior Planner, 970-871-8224; Email: jspence@steamboatsprings.net Published in The Steamboat Pilot & Today Publication Date: May 31, 2009 10181394 10207-1 ORDINANCE NO. 594 AN ORDINANCE CONVEYING LOTS 30 & 31, BLOCK 5, 2ND ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF OAK CREEK, TO THE SOUTH ROUTT LIBRARY DISTRICT VIA QUIT CLAIM DEED UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2018

Metal Working tools: Drill Press, 2 welders, cutting torch, steel table, 2 Schwinn electric scooters like new. Call 970-980-1450 Structural Pipe for Sale. Most sizes available. Great for fencing, coral’s, arenas, ect. Truckload discounts. Please call (970) 352-4330. 12 KW Gillette Sentry Pro Generator, rebuilt with no hours on it! Runs on Propane. Will entertain all offers! 846-0929 or 736-2240

Having trouble getting the computer help you need? Ask a local where they go for help... We have been helping Steamboat use computers since 1985! Whether it’s your home or business, we are the locals choice for anything computer related. Andy, Marcus, Royce and Kenneth. 970-870-7984 www.ComputerSupportGuys.com 2130 Resort Drive, Suite 100

WANTED:ROUND BALER used, in good operating condition. 4’ bales needs to have wide belts. String or sheath tied, (970)824-6440, 589-1682 Vermeer 605H Baler, NH 499 Swather, Meadow drags, Heavy Steel Gates, Ph. 846-1191 day, 879-3624 evening

LEGAL HAPPY HOUR Free legal advice

Furnish your office in style for less! Maple office furniture, five file cabinets, two desks, three book shelves, raised panel design, excellent condition! Over $1,300 new, asking $750 (OBO) for all! 970-734-8500

Call to sign up. Randall Salky, Attorney at Law McGill Professional Law 970-879-6200 ext. 13 GE Electric drop in range 7 1/2 and 9 1/2 in saucers 879-1314 2 YEAR OLD BOXER - SHEPARD MIX Free to good home, needs room to roam. 846.6911 or 846.0234

New Jeld Wen sliding window, RO-60x48 5/16 frame size 59 5/16x47 9/10. Premium clad window. Wood interior, vinyl exterior. Low E high altitude, Desert sand color, $300 970-879-2288 Log Cabin Shell 12’x20’, one and one-half stories tall, 12”-14” handpeeled saddle notched chink style log shell only, pre-constructed and re-erected on your site. $18,500. Call 970-846-4427/879-3935

Footjoy GreenJoys - used 1 season; sz 8 1/2, $25.00; Air Hockey Table, $100. Items in good condition. All items OBO. 629-0596

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

Mobile Welding, Fabricating and Mechanic. 20 years experience. Call Mark at 970-276-4906

2 single car width garage doors, electric openers - windows & panels great condition. Call 879-5666 Free Pallets at B & K 1140 13th St., M-F, 9-3 Free refrigerator, white, 18.6 cuft, great condition. 970-846-6865 Moving out and it all has to go! Couch, chair, futon, coffee table,end tables,TV, VCR, DVD, jet printer, blinds, bathroom scale, cat carrier, food processor, lamps, car speakers, vacuum baby items! It all must go by Sunday, May 31st! Call 970-404-7132 Free towing of unwanted & abandoned vehicles. 879-1065 MOVING OUT! Sleeper sofa, fridge, table, desk, chairs, silverware, plates, tupperware, random objects! Must go! 630.903.4296. Clocktower Condos (ski time square) FREE: 2BD, 1BA Oak Creek mobile home, woodburning stove, updated appliances, and lots of remodeling. 970-819-0252

Everything you need to furnish one bedroom home. Full rooms of furniture! Bedroom, Living room, Dining Room! Kitchenware, other miscellaneus items, $1,700 All must go, All good quality, Most like new, (970)819-6167

Demo Model 57hp Montana 4WD tractor with cab. Local discount plus big factory discounts. Auto Parts of Craig, 824-6544

WANTED: 3 Bunk beds with mattress & small hidabed. Call 970-824-4878 or 970-629-3584

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Metal Building for Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden, CO

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The Board of County Commissioners of Routt County, Colorado is soliciting Proposals from qualified vendors for the purchase and transportation to Hayden, CO and possible installation of one (1) industrial grade new or used 40’-50’ wide by 80’-120’long by 16’ high metal building. Specifications are available from the Routt County Purchasing Agent, Marti Hamilton, 970-870-5316 or mhamilton@co.routt.co.us.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Members of Yampa Valley Electric Association, Inc. will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Hayden High School Auditorium in Hayden, Colorado to take action upon the following matters:

SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION. The conveyance of the property described as Lot 30 and 31, Block 5 Second Addition of the Town of Oak Creek to the South Routt Library District, without consideration. Subject to the conditions set forth in section 2 below. SECTION 2. QUIT CLAIM DEED. The property shall be conveyed by Quit Claim Deed subject to the following conditions: 1. The property herein conveyed may be used for purposes of snow storage by the Town of Oak Creek until commencement of construction on such property by the South Routt Library District; 2. The South Routt Library District shall be responsible for maintaining such property in a clean condition free of debris until such time as construction is commenced on the property; and 3. If construction of a library on the property by the South Routt Library District is not completed by August 31, 2018, title to the property shall automatically revert to the Town of Oak Creek. 4. Except as set forth in paragraph 1 hereof, unless otherwise agreed by the Town of Oak Creek in a recorded instrument, the property shall be used solely for the purpose of construction and operation of a library by the South Routt Library District. SECTION 3. EXECUTION. The Mayor and Town Clerk are authorized to execute and attest respectively the Quit Claim Deed. SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any part or parts, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect in accordance with the manner prescribed by law. INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED and ordered published as provided by law by the Board of Trustees for the Town of Oak Creek, Colorado at its regular meeting held on the 23rd day of April, 2009. TOWN OF OAK CREEK, COLORADO /s/ J. Elliot J. Elliot, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Karen Halterman Karen Halterman, Town Clerk Published in The Steamboat Pilot & Today Publication Date: May 31, 2009 10181387

Moving Sale: Ikea Desks, Workstations & Sections, Rolling Work Table, Bar with storage, 2 Dell Laptops, Server, Tower, Monitors & Accessories. Must sell by May 29th. Make an offer & Make an appointment to see items! Kath 970-846-3289

FREE: Queen & King size bed. Available Sat May 30th. You Haul. First come first serve. 201 Lincoln Avenue across OTHS

PC COMPUTER SERVICES HALF PRICE Residential Computer Repair, located in Steamboat. Microsoft Certified Professional. Tune Ups, Troubleshooting, Repairs and Installations. Cell:(818)426-9095 chill333@live.com.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of Trustees for the Town of Oak Creek, Colorado as follows:

HACIENDA COLLECTION

FURNITURE SALE! All furniture 50% off at shop & warehouse. 908 Lincoln. HURRY! Sale ends May 1st! (970)879-5154 Furniture Sale at The Hampton Inn & Suites of Steamboat: Tables chairs, end tables, couches etc... 10 am to 5 pm daily- Monday through Friday. 970-871-8900

For Sale 2005 50” Samsung TV, paid $4500 asking $1500 OBO. Just had inspection. Call 970-736-1114

WHEREAS, the Town of Oak Creek desires to convey the property described below to the South Routt Library District, without consideration, subject to certain conditions.

Very nice home office desk walnut $ 250, Cherry entertainment center $350, Mahogany Dining room table, 6 chairs $400. Four 6x8 Hahn Cubicles $300. 970.819.4025

2008 46,000 lbs Tag trailer $25,000; 1995 International Dump truck $22,000 Call 736-8396

HEAVY DUTY BUSINESS Copier, scanner, Xerox 440 ST. $800 OBO. Call Tom 846-8179

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF OAK CREEK, COLORADO:

Clearance Prices! Dining Table and Chair sets, Entertainment Centers, Hutch’s, Coffee - End Sofa Tables, Dressers, Headboards, Drums, Bar with Barstools, Pottery, Benches, etc. Call for directions: 879-5154

FREE Horse Manure for your gardens 879-5811

GE Refrigerator $100; 20 ton wood splitter $300; 9H Honda snowblower $275; 371 XP Husky Chainshaw $300. Call 970-276-2572, 970-590-5913

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

Sale prices only while supplies last. 4 ft $338, 8 ft $628, 12 ft $915. Includes Drawbar. Farrow Repair Service, 970-879-0130

Hacienda Collection.net Warehouse Sale!

Sealed proposals must be received at the Routt County Board of County Commissioners Office, 522 Lincoln, P.O. Box 773598, Steamboat Springs, CO. 80477 no later than 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 2, 2009. All proposal envelopes should be clearly marked “RFP- Metal Building for YVRA” The Routt County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and proposals. Published in The Steamboat Pilot & Today First Publication Date: May 24, 2009 Last Publication Date: May 31, 2009 10180352 10211-1 ROUTT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA June 04, 2009 Those matters coming before the Routt County Planning Commission at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 04, 2009 in the New Commissioners Hearing Room, Historic Courthouse, 522 Lincoln Avenue, THIRD FLOOR, Steamboat Springs are as follows: 1. CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Routt County Planning Commission Meeting: May 07, 2009 2. PETITIONER: ROUTT COUNTY (Tabled from May 21, 2009) ACTIVITY #: PI2008-026 PETITION: Worksession for Transfer of Development Rights Program LEGAL/ LOCATION: County Wide 3. PETITIONER: SSWSC/ RICK DEVOS ACTIVITY #: PP2009-014 PETITION: Conditional Use Permit for a freestyle water ramp at Bald Eagle Lake LEGAL: LOCATION: Tract of land NW ¼ and N ½ SW ¼ of Section 33, T6N, R84W 35565 U.S. Highway 40 NOTE: All programs, services and activities of Routt County are operated in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need a special accommodation as a result of a disability, please call the Commissioners’ Office at (970) 879-0108 t assure that we can meet your needs. Please notify us of your request at least seven business days prior to the scheduled event. Routt County uses the Relay Colorado service. Dial 711 or TDD (970) 870-5444. Published in The Steamboat Pilot & Today Publication Date: May 31, 2009

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

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

1. The reports of officers, directors and committees. 2. The election of three directors, as nominated by petition: District No. 1 - Peggy Espy* District No. 8 - Scott McGill * Susan Holland District No. 9 - Charles Perry* Megan Moore-Kemp Asterisk (*) designates the i n c u m bent 3. The transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Yampa Valley Electric Association, Inc. By Order of the Board of Directors James Simos, Chairman of the Board Published in The Steamboat Pilot & Today Publication Date: May 31, 2009 10178579 10115-5 Routt County, Colorado County Court 522 Lincoln Avenue PO Box 773117 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 970-879-5020 IN THE MATTER OF PETITION OF: Petitioner: Bruce Lobban v. Respondent: Ruth Catherine Mickens Case#: 09DR43 Petitioner’s Verified Motion For: Publication of Summons The Petitioner moves for an Order to serve the Respondent by the method checked above for the following reason: The petitioner has used due diligence to obtain personal service upon the Respondent and that all such efforts have failed. Therefore, the court orders that: The party shall complete service by publication in a newspaper published in this county or as otherwise specified by the Court. Such publication shall be made once weekly for five successive weeks from the date of order. Signed on April 27, 2009 /s/James H Garrett District Court Judge First Publication Date: May 3, 2009 Last Publication Date: May 31, 2009 10177463 10221-2

Yampa Valley Feeds is now featuring Carolyn Moon’s garden veggies, flowers and shrubs. Come visit the Historic Hayden Grain Elevator for your garden; wildbird; poultry; dog; cat; livestock and horse needs. Open 9am-5:30pm Mon-Fri; 9-2pm on Saturdays. www.yampavalleyfeeds.com or 276-4250. ALL STEEL PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS. Strong, secure, weather & rodent proof. Great for business, home, ranch, oil field & more. 8x8x20ft in stock. 8x8x40ft. available. 970-824-3256. DE VRIES FARM MARKET Open for another successful season! See you on Wednesday! Wanted: School supplies and classroom related antiques for year-long education exhibit at Tread of Pioneers Museum. Call Curator at 879-2214

CHILDCARE OFFERED

Energetic, Responsible, Young Lady looking to provide part time child care for children 3 and older. Available for daytime, after school care, and weekends. Specializing in Arts & Crafts, and Outdoor Activities! Please call Lauren at 540-908-0150 Artisans! Looking for a place to showcase handcrafted creations or consign antiques? Call the Hayden Artisans’ Marketplace, 276-2019. Tues-Sat, 10a-6p Need Top Soil? Call 970-879-0655 TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! TOP SOIL! Kimco 879-6898

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE is hereby given that on the 29th day of June, 2009, at the hour of 12 PM at the office of Copper Ridge Storage, managed by Central Park Management, located at 800 Weiss Drive Suite A, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487 a public sale or other disposal of the below described property will be held. This sale will be held pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute 38-21.5-101 et. Seq. to satisfy a lien on the described property held by Copper Ridge Storage. The proceeds of said sale shall be first applied to the payment of the lien or for all costs and expenses incurred in advertising and conducting said sale, next to the payment in satisfaction of the lien for rents or charges incurred to the date of the sale, and the balance of such sale proceeds, if any, will be paid to the owner or lien holders of the below described property as their interest may appear. If there is no cash bidder for the property or portions thereof, the property will be otherwise disposed of in such manner as the lienor deems proper. Dated at Steamboat Springs, Colorado, this 29th day of May, 2009 Kasey Anderson, Copper Ridge Storage Central Park Management 800 Weiss Drive Suite A Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 Closed bids accepted at Central Park Management for unit #217 Amount Currently Owed: $3270.00 Leased By: Renegade Reconstruction Attn: Loren McCool Address: PO Box 882611, Steamboat Springs, CO 80488 Exhibit A INVENTORY: 3 chain saws, 3 snowboards, masonry saw, jack hammer, table saw, Ramset fasteners, 2 hammer drills, 2 air compressors, metal shelving, metal work table, rubber matting, misc painting supplies, 3 shovels, horse saws, 7 wheel barrows, concrete saw, nails, cutting torch, leaf blower, concrete push saw, 4 hoses, push stripper, roofing nails, 2 shop vacs, stairwell pegs, plastic tubing, 4 extension ladders, 2 step ladders, 7 boxes of tile, 2 boxes wood flooring, scaffolding, trek decking, extension cords, cones, guitar, dry wall, chicken wire, salamander, asphalt shingles, sheet metal, 3 electric drills, Bull float, 7-5 gal buckets of lacquer, marking chalk, concrete coating, roof guard, stain, 4 gas tanks, caulk, Brad nail gun, tool box, 2 roofing nail guns, staple gun, 2 texture guns, tarps, tamper, 3 pair rubber boots, clothes, vacuum, cooler Published in The Steamboat Pilot & Today Publication Dates: May 31, 2009 and June 14, 2009 10181522

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�� 10206-2 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Milner Wastewater Treatment Facility Routt County, CO The Board of County Commissioners of Routt County, Colorado is requesting proposals from qualified Colorado Professional Engineers to provide detailed plans, specifications and construction documents necessary for the Milner Wastewater Treatment Facility to meet the Total Ammonia, Fecal Coliform, and Total Residual Chlorine Limitations included in CDPS Permit number CO0047449. Additionally, the proposal shall include an evaluation of the existing wastewater lift station and include plans and specifications to repair or replace the electrical equipment at the lift station. Specifications are available from the Routt County Purchasing Agent, Marti Hamilton, 970-870-5316 or mhamilton@co.routt.co.us. Sealed proposals must be received at the Routt County Board of County Commissioners Office, 522 Lincoln, P.O. Box 773598, Steamboat Springs, CO. 80477 no later than 3:00 P.M., Thursday, June 25, 2009. All proposal envelopes should be clearly marked “RFP- Milner Wastewater Treatment Facility”

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The Routt County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and proposals. Published in The Steamboat Pilot & Today First Publication Date: May 31, 2009 Last Publication Date : June 7, 2009 10181386 10112-5 District Court Routt County, Colorado. Court Address: 1955 Shield Dr., P.O. Box 773117 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 970-879-5020 Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s): Louis Rabin v. Defendant(s)/Respondent(s):Robert Dick SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint [petition] filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 30 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint [petition] may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint [petition] in writing within 30 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint [petition] without further notice. This is an action: For property damage that occurred in Routt County, Colorado. Dated: 4/15/2009 Published in the Steamboat Pilot & Today /s/ Sulee Rabin Attorney for Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s) Published in The Steamboat Pilot & Today First Publication Date: May 3, 2009 Last Publication Date: May 31, 2009 10177283 10222-2 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Removal of Modular Structure and Site Restoration The Steamboat Springs School District RE-2 is ac-

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cepting proposals from qualified contractors for removal or demolition of a modular structure and restoration of site. Firms shall be bondable and have experience on similar types of projects. The School District reserves the right to accept or reject any of the proposals. Information is available by contacting Richard Denney, Facilities Director at 970.871.3194 Proposals must be received by 3:00 P.M. June 11, 2009. Attn: Richard Denney Modular Proposal Steamboat Springs School District 325 7th Street Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Published in The Steamboat Pilot & Today First Publication Date: May 31, 2009 Last Publication Date: June 7, 2009 10181534 10204-1 NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT Notice is hereby given to James Birner, whose last known address is PO BOX 882375 Steamboat Springs, CO 80488, pursuant to Colorado Statute 38-20-116 has abandoned the below described property that is stored at D-Bar-K Storage 35495 US Hwy 40, Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80487. James Birner must contact D-Bar-K Storage at 970-879-6464 by the 12th day of June, 2009. Current Amount Due is $915.00 including June’s rent. Charges will continue to accrue until items are disposed of. Dated at Steamboat Springs, Colorado this 31st day of May, 2009. Kasey Anderson, Manager Central Park Management 800 Weiss Drive, Suite A Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 970-879-6464 Inventory: Charcoal grill, misc camping equipment, mountain bike, couch/love seat, 2 gas cans, portable toilet, long dresser, futon mattress, queen mattress set, 2 metal bed frame sets, 3 shovels, and misc winterization products Published in the Steamboat Pilot & Today Publication Date: May 31, 2009 10181201 10113-5 PUBLIC NOTICE REAL PROPERTY AND PERSONAL PROPERTY PROTEST DEADLINES Colorado law requires the county assessor to hear objections to real property classification and valuation beginning no later than May 4, 2009. Objections to the valuation or classification of real property must be postmarked, delivered, or presented in person to the county assessor’s office no later than June 1, 2009. Contact the county assessor’s office for more information.

Colorado law requires the county assessor to begin hearing objections to personal property valuations no later than June 15, 2009. Objections to personal property valuations must be postmarked or presented in person to the county assessor’s office no later than June 30, 2009. Contact the county assessor’s office for more information. REAL PROPERTY TAXPAYER REMEDIES For tax year 2009, the county assessor is required by law to reappraise all real property to a June 30, 2008 level of value. Notices of Valuation reflecting the 2009 values will be sent to owners of real property by May 1. The information used by the assessor to value your property is available for your review. From May 4 through June 1, owners of real property may protest the value or the classification established by the assessor. This protest period provides an opportunity for taxpayers to inform the assessor of errors in classification, property description, or other discrepancies that may result in a reduction in value or change in classification. Objections must be filed with the assessor’s office by mail or in person by June 1. Upon review of your protest, the assessor may need to physically inspect your property to confirm that the property characteristics are accurate. The assessor must make a decision concerning your protest and mail you a written Notice of Determination on or before the last working day in June. If you are satisfied with the assessor’s determination, the tax bill you receive next January will be based on the value and classification reflected on the Notice of Determination. If you disagree with the assessor’s decision, you may file an appeal with the county board of equalization. An appeal to the county board of equalization must be postmarked or hand-delivered by July 15. The county board will notify you by mail of the hearing date, time, and place where you may present evidence to substantiate your case. Evidence includes documentation such as the sales prices of properties similar to yours that sold during the time frame specified on your Real Property Notice of Valuation. The county board will conclude hearings and render decisions by the close of business on August 5. The county board must mail you a decision within five business days of the date of its decision. If you are satisfied with the county board’s decision, the tax bill you receive next January will be based on the valuation and classification reflected in the county board’s decision. If you disagree with the action of the county board, you may file an appeal with the state Board of Assessment Appeals, district court, or request a binding arbitration hearing. Your appeal must be made within 30 days of the county board’s decision.

For additional information regarding the protest and appeal process, contact the county assessor’s office. Published in The Steamboat Pilot & Today First Publication Date: May 3, 2009 Last Publication Date: May 31, 2009 10177367 10208-1 NOTICE OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HEARINGS The Routt County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Equalization, will meet in the Historic County Courthouse, 522 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs beginning July 13, 2009, to review the assessment roll of all taxable property located in the county, as prepared by the assessor, and to hear appeals from determinations of the assessor. Appeals to the Board of Equalization must be received or postmarked on or before July 15, 2009 for real property and July 20, 2009 for personal property. Questions may be directed to the County Commissioners’ Office at 879-0108 or to the County Assessor’s Office at 879-2756. Published in Th eSteamboat Pilot & Today Publication Date: May 31, 2009 10181389 10220-1

10178-4 Rabbit Ears Dental Office will be destroying 1999 and prior inactive dental records. If you would like a copy of your records, please send a written request by July 22, 2009 to: Rabbit Ears Dental, Attn: Records Destruction, 440 S Lincoln Ave, Ste B10, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 Published in The Steamboat Pilot & Today First Publication Date: May 31, 2009 Last Publication Date: June 21, 2009 10180350 10212-2 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS GOLF COURSE CART PATH REPLACEMENT City of Steamboat Springs 137 10th Street PO Box 775088 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

ORDINANCE 596 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.08.020 OF THE OAK CREEK MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING MULTIPLE USE OF SERVICE LINE Section 1. Amendment. Section 13.08.020 shall be amended to read as follows: 13.08.020 Multiple Use of Service Line. No more than one dwelling building and associated structures or one place of business building shall be permitted to use a water or sewer line. When a single line serves multiple properties or more than one building, such use must be discontinued and a new service line tap installed, upon a change of ownership, new construction, major renovation and/or service line work. The Town shall bill the property owner monthly for each additional use in the event that multiple dwelling buildings are served by a single tap. Section 2. Severability. If any part or parts, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance. Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect in accordance with the manner prescribed by law. INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED and ordered published as provided by law by the Board of trustees for the Town of Oak Creek at its regular meeting held

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on the 28th day of May, 2009. /s/J. Elliot J. Elliott, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Karen Halterman Karen Halterman, Town Clerk Published in The Steamboat Pilot & Today Publication Date: May 31, 2009 10181513

Separate sealed BIDS for the GOLF COURSE CART PATH REPLACEMENT will be received by the City of

Steamboat Springs at City Hall Offices, 137 10th Street, PO Box 775088, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477, Attention: Anne Small, until 2:00 PM prevailing time June 15, 2009 and at said time, will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the deadline or delivered to the wrong location will be returned to the Bidder unopened. The WORK includes removal and disposal of approximately 2,800 square feet of existing cart path, subgrade preparation and construction of a new concrete path to be performed in two phases. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained from Anne Small, Purchasing & Contracts Manager (970) 871-8249 on or after June 1, 2009. The PURCHASING & CONTRACTS MANAGER will maintain a planholders list. A BID BOND in the amount of 5 percent of the BID AMOUNT is required if the project amount is in excess of $50,000.00. PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BONDS in the amount of 100 percent of the CONTRACT AMOUNT will be required if the project amount is in excess of $50,000.00 The City of Steamboat Springs reserves the right to reject any and all bids and proposals and enter into a contract or issue a purchase order which, in its opinion, best serves the needs of the City of Steamboat Springs and its citizens. Published in The Steamboat Pilot & Today First Publication Date: May 31, 2009

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Final Publication Date: June 7, 2009 10181398 10127-4 PUBLIC NOTICE Seneca Coal Company LLC, 37796 Routt County Road 53, P.O. Box 670, Hayden, Colorado 81639, is requesting release of Phase I bond liability on 1,152.6 reclaimed acres of its total 4,093.0 acres currently within the permit boundary at the Seneca II-W Mine (CDRMS Permit No. C-82-057, approved December 31, 1985). A surety bond in the amount of $11,117,348 is currently in place of which $4,864,928 are being requested for release. The Seneca II-W Mine is located approximately seven (7) miles south of the Town of Hayden, Colorado off of RCR # 53. The specific area to which this bond release request applies is included within the Permit Area located as follows: T5N, R88W Mine Area Section 9: Portions of SE¼NE¼, NE¼SE¼, and W½NE¼ Section 10: S½S½NW¼, SW¼, SE¼, Portions of S½NE¼ Section 11: Portions of S½S½SW¼ Section 14: Portions of SW¼, NW¼, and S½S½SE¼ Section 15: All Section 16: Portions of W½NW¼, SE¼NW¼, NE¼SW¼, and SE¼

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The USGS 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Maps of Hayden Gulch, Hayden, Dunckley, and Mt. Harris, contain the described permit area. Pursuant to Rule 3.03.1, a permittee may request Phase I Bond release upon successful completion of backfilling, regrading and drainage control in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. Those portions of the mine for which Phase I bond release is requested were backfilled and graded from the beginning of mining, in 1990, through 2008 in accordance with the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (CDRMS) rules and regulations. The approved reclamation plan can be reviewed in its entirety in the Seneca II-W Mine Permit Application Package located in the Hayden Public Library, Hayden, Colorado. For the purposes of this Phase I Bond Release request, the term “reclaimed” means those disturbed/mined areas where successful completion of backfilling, regrading and drainage control, in accordance with the approved reclamation plan, has been completed. Backfilling and grading was conducted from 1990 through 2008. All areas affected by the surface min-

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ing operations, except as specifically exempted by the CDMG, were regraded on a timely basis to a stable configuration that conforms to the approved postmining land use (livestock grazing and wildlife habitat). The Phase I reclamation activities have produced a stable landform in compliance with the approved conditions in the CDRMS Permit No. C-82-057. A copy of the Phase I Bond Release application is available for public inspection at the Hayden Public Library, 201 E. Jefferson Avenue, Hayden, Colorado 81639. Written comments or objections or requests for public hearing or informal conference concerning this application may be submitted to, and additional information obtained from:

the proposed and may include changes different than the tariff proposed or currently in effect. Anyone who desires to receive notice of hearing, if any, shall make a written request therefore to the Association, at the above address, at least ten (10) days before the proposed effective date. BY: Lawrence D. Covillo, President and General Manager Published in The Steamboat Pilot & Today Publication Date: May 31, 2009 10181309

Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, Colorado 80203-2273 (303) 866-3567. Comments must be received within 30 days of the last publication of this notice or within 30 days of the onsite inspection, whichever is later. The CDRMS can be contacted for notification of the onsite inspection date. Published in The Steamboat Pilot & Today First Publication Date: May 10, 2009 Last Publication Date: May 31, 2009 10178097 10205-1 NOTICE OF CHANGE IN TARIFF of Yampa Valley Electric Association, Inc 32 Tenth Street, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487. You are hereby notified that the above named Association proposes to make the following rate and rule changes effective July, 1, 2009. 1. On sheet No. 29A, lower the rate of collection for the Occupation Tax imposed by the City of Craig to 1.466% from 1.686%. The proposed and present provisions are available for examination and explanation at the business offices of the Association at 3715 East U.S. Highway 40, Craig, Colorado 81626-0217 and 32 Tenth Street, Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80477-1218, at least ten (10) days before the proposed effective date. The Association may hold a hearing to determine what change will be authorized. The change ultimately authorized may or may not be the same as

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John F. Russell

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past. Like so many others, Steamboat Springs High School graduate Peter Daley celebrated the successful completion of his high school career with friends and family Saturday. But he will be too busy working toward his future to spend a whole lot of time pondering it. Daley is one of those lucky graduates. He knows where he will be next fall, and he will have the opportunity to extend his athletic career past high school. It was just a few years ago that Daley traded in his hockey stick for a pair of cross-country skis. At the time, he had no idea the move would provide him with a road into his future — he just thought his mom would be happy he was no longer knocking pucks around the arena while getting knocked around himself. But cross-country skiing paved the road to Montana State University in Bozeman. Daley is the first to admit that he was relieved — and surprised — when the coach invited him up north. Daley wasn’t sure he had the results to attend a Division I ski program, but that was before the Junior Olympics. “I thought I was going to have to take a year off and get some more results before I went to college,” Daley said. “I wasn’t confident that I would be asked to ski on the team.” Daley applied to several colleges hoping he could pursue his education while he continued to ski. But the response was limited, and he wasn’t sure the opportunity he wanted would come. But then, Daley earned the right to ski at the Junior Olympics in Truckee, Calif., last March and discovered just how fast life can move — a lesson that usually comes long after leaving high school. His top-10 finish in the 15-kilometer skate event and a top-20 in the 10-kilometer classic caught the eyes of the Montana State coaching staff that elected to give the skier a shot. In a flash, Daley’s uncertain future turned into a postgraduation opportunity. But it will not be easy, which is why Daley plans to spend his summer training and going to ski camps. “It’s still going to be tough,” Daley said. “The team has eight skiers and only six spots on the traveling team. I’m going to have to work to get one of those spots.” So while Daley closed a chapter in his life Saturday, there still are plenty of pages left for him to write. His story is not that different from the other seniors in Routt County who are celebrating the completion of high school. For the lucky few, the future will continue to offer them the chance to pursue their competitive dreams — but if they seek success, it will have to come from hard work. So even as seniors celebrated the past this weekend, the road to the future already is being built. —To reach John F. Russell call 871-4209 or e-mail jrussell@steamboatpilot.com

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To think, Patrick Deneen was almost not even here. The reigning freestyle moguls World Champion once thought about giving the sport up. He was at a crossroads during the 2004-05 season after he tore up a knee and lost his spot on the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team. But Deneen, 21, has used the past two years to go from afterthought to potential favorite at the 2010 WinDeneen ter Olympic Games in Vancouver, B.C. Last season, Deneen won the World Championships in Japan — the year before he was named freestyle Rookie of the Year. That rapid ascent has many believ-

ing Deneen’s biggest moments are still to come. Still, the skier from the small town of Cle Elum, Wash., remains modest in his predictions and expectations. “I wouldn’t say I’m the favorite,” Deneen said. “But winning the World Championships was a big confidence boost. I was skiing really well, but every competition something small would happen. Now I know at the big competition, I can put everything together.” Deneen has started to put everything together for the 2009-10 season. He, along with several other U.S. Ski Team members, trained in Steamboat Springs on Friday, Saturday and today during a U.S. freestyle team camp at the Bald Eagle Lake water ramps. The camp served as a quasi-kickoff to the season. “We’re really working basic techniques,” said Scott Rawles, the U.S. team’s mogul coach. “We’re not pushing

harder jumps. It’s the safest environment we can train on. Between trampoline and the water ramps, we can get a lot out of it.” For Deneen and the others, the camp also served as a reminder that the Olympics are nine short months away. Deneen said although it’s an Olympic year, he tries not to think about results that much. Although only four women and four men will earn Olympic berths, Deneen said the key is to try to train the same. “A lot of people think about it,” Deneen said. “I don’t. I really just want to be best skier I can. I want to be the best every year. Why would I change stuff if it’s an Olympic year? I am tweaking training routines, but I do that every year. Every year, I’m training to be the best.” Given what Deneen has been through, it’s easy to believe him. After he tore up See Deneen, page 3C

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U.S. Freestyle Ski Team member Patrick Deneen warms up during a training session at Bald Eagle Lake on Friday morning. Deneen and several other ski team members were in town preparing for the upcoming season.

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PHOTOS BY JOHN F. RUSSELL/STAFF

Left: Steamboat Springs High School 2009 graduate Alex Wood competed in football, basketball and baseball during his senior year as a Sailor. Right: Hayden High School 2009 graduate Holli Salazar stood out in volleyball, basketball and track during her senior year as a Tiger. Wood’s and Salazar’s efforts earned them the honor of Routt County Athlete of the Year from the Steamboat Pilot & Today.

Athletes of the Year Alex Wood dominant in Holli Salazar is awarded 3 sports for the Sailors Athlete of the Year twice

teamboat Springs High School basketball coach Luke DeWolfe knew he was in a precarious position. As a firstyear varsity coach following in the large shadow of former coach Kelly STORY BY LUKE GRAHAM Meek, DeWolfe had all the watchful eyes of Steamboat basketball loyalists on him. But the first time he coached the Sailors in the summer, senior Alex Wood made DeWolfe feel much, much better. Wood was playing against a 6-foot-8-inch post player from a Class 4A powerhouse. Wood, at 6 feet 3 inches tall and 225 pounds, simply punished the poor guy. “He was playing against a big, strong athletic kid,” DeWolfe recalled. “Woody just took his butt and moved

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Wood’s honors ■ First team All-Western Slope League football ■ The Denver Post All-Colorado Class 3A tight end ■ Rocky Mountain News secondteam all-state as a tight end ■ Western Slope League Special Teams Player of the Year ■ First team All-Western Slope League basketball ■ Third in Player of the Year voting in Western Slope League basketball ■ The Denver Post honorablemention all-state basketball ■ First team All-Western Slope League baseball ■ 2.38 ERA in baseball was near top of the league. ■ Preferred walk-on for football at University of Colorado

the kid out of the way. When the kid got around to try and front the post, Woody would take his knee and move him around. By the end, the kid’s legs were so shot and tired that he literally had tears in his eyes. He was crying from what Woody had done. See Wood, page 3C

ayden High School standout Holli Salazar’s time at the school seemingly ended with a thud. She was upset in the shot put competition at the state track STORY BY meet earlier this month, JOEL finishing REICHENBERGER third after entering as a huge favorite. She seemingly had been destined to string together back-to-back state championships in the event and cap a 12-month sporting year that few high school athletes even dream about. Turns out, that was only a bump in what was an otherwise great year. Salazar may have come up short in the shot, but her sterling season did earn her back-to-back honors elsewhere.

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Salazar’s honors ■ All-Western Slope League volleyball ■ All-Western Slope League basketball ■ All-state basketball ■ All-tournament team at state basketball tournament ■ Led basketball team in points, rebounds and steals ■ Helped basketball team to first state tournament appearance ■ All-Western Slope League track ■ Third in shot put at state track meet ■ Third in discus at state track meet ■ Track scholarship to Colorado State University-Pueblo

Thanks to her efforts in leading a resurgent Hayden volleyball program and a trailblazing basketball team and to her strong track and field season, Salazar, for the second consecutive year, is the Routt County Female Athlete of the Year. “I had so much fun my senior year,” she said. “I couldn’t ask for more.” See Salazar, page 3C

Overlooked and begging for respect all season, the Orlando Magic can no longer be ignored. After 14 frustrating years, they’ve returned to the NBA finals. Dwight Howard dominated inside for 40 points, Rashard Lewis added 18 and the Magic, a team that can NEXT GAME: make 3-pointers drop from thin Magic air, hit 12 in a 103at Lakers 90 victory against 7 p.m. LeBron James Thursday and the Cleveland On TV: Cavaliers in Game ABC 6 of the Eastern Conference finals Saturday night. “Total domination,” Lewis said. “He totally dominated the game. He carried us on his back tonight.” The Magic will be making their first finals appearance since 1995, one year before Shaquille O’Neal bolted as a free agent for Los Angeles, leaving this Florida franchise in ruins. It’s been a long, slow climb back, but Orlando has been rebuilt and will meet the Lakers on Thursday night at the Staples Center in Game 1. Oh, and memo to Nike executives: It’s time to break out the Howard puppet. LeBron’s can go in summer storage. For now, the only matchup between James and Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant will have to be limited to those cute TV commercials. The Magic made them irrelevant. With the city’s most famous athlete, Tiger Woods, sitting courtside, Orlando made believers of all those who wondered whether they were better than the Cavaliers, a team that won 66 games in the regular season, or the defending champion Boston Celtics.

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Scoreboard NBA PLAYOFFS The Associated Press All Times MDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Cleveland 4, Detroit 0 Saturday, April 18: Cleveland 102, Detroit 84 Tuesday, April 21: Cleveland 94, Detroit 82 Friday, April 24: Cleveland 79, Detroit 68 Sunday, April 26: Cleveland 99, Detroit 78 Boston 4, Chicago 3 Saturday, April 18: Chicago 105, Boston 103, OT Monday, April 20: Boston 118, Chicago 115 Thursday, April 23: Boston 107, Chicago 86 Sunday, April 26: Chicago 121, Boston 118, 2OT Tuesday, April 28: Boston 106, Chicago 104, OT Thursday, April 30: Chicago 128, Boston 127, 3OT Saturday, May 2: Boston 109, Chicago 99 Orlando 4, Philadelphia 2 Sunday, April 19: Philadelphia 100, Orlando 98 Wednesday, April 22: Orlando 96, Philadelphia 87 Friday, April 24: Philadelphia 96, Orlando 94 Sunday, April 26: Orlando 84, Philadelphia 81 Tuesday, April 28: Orlando 91, Philadelphia 78 Thursday, April 30: Orlando 114, Philadelphia 89 Atlanta 4, Miami 3 Sunday, April 19: Atlanta 90, Miami 64 Wednesday, April 22: Miami 108, Atlanta 93 Saturday, April 25: Miami 107, Atlanta 78 Monday, April 27: Atlanta 81, Miami 71 Wednesday, April 29: Atlanta 106, Miami 91 Friday, May 1: Miami 98, Atlanta 72 Sunday, May 3: Atlanta 91, Miami 78 WESTERN CONFERENCE L.A. Lakers 4, Utah 1 Sunday, April 19: L.A. Lakers 113, Utah 100 Tuesday, April 21: L.A. Lakers 119, Utah 109 Thursday, April 23: Utah 88, L.A. Lakers 86 Saturday, April 25: L.A. Lakers 108, Utah 94 Monday, April 27: L.A. Lakers 107, Utah 96 Denver 4, New Orleans 1 Sunday, April 19: Denver 113, New Orleans 84 Wednesday, April 22: Denver 108, New Orleans 93 Saturday, April 25: New Orleans 95, Denver 93 Monday, April 27: Denver 121, New Orleans 63 Wednesday, April 29: Denver 107, New Orleans 86 Dallas 4, San Antonio 1 Saturday, April 18: Dallas 105, San Antonio 97 Monday, April 20: San Antonio 105, Dallas 84 Thursday, April 23: Dallas 88, San Antonio 67 Saturday, April 25: Dallas 99, San Antonio 90 Tuesday, April 28: Dallas 106, San Antonio 93 Houston 4, Portland 2 Saturday, April 18: Houston 108, Portland 81 Tuesday, April 21: Portland 107, Houston 103 Friday, April 24: Houston 86, Portland 83 Sunday, April 26: Houston 89, Portland 88 Tuesday, April 28: Portland 88, Houston 77 Thursday, April 30: Houston 92, Portland 76 CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Cleveland 4, Atlanta 0 Tuesday, May 5: Cleveland 99, Atlanta 72 Thursday, May 7: Cleveland 105, Atlanta 85 Saturday, May 9: Cleveland 97, Atlanta 82 Monday, May 11: Cleveland 84, Atlanta 74 Orlando 4, Boston 3 Monday, May 4: Orlando 95, Boston 90 Wednesday, May 6: Boston 112, Orlando 94 Friday, May 8: Orlando 117, Boston 96 Sunday, May 10: Boston 95, Orlando 94 Tuesday, May 12: Boston 92, Orlando 88 Thursday, May 14: Orlando 83, Boston 75 Sunday, May 17: Orlando 101, Boston 82 WESTERN CONFERENCE L.A. Lakers 4, Houston 3 Monday, May 4: Houston 100, L.A. Lakers 92 Wednesday, May 6: L.A. Lakers 111, Houston 98 Friday, May 8: L.A. Lakers 108, Houston 94 Sunday, May 10: Houston 99, L.A. Lakers 87 Tuesday, May 12: L.A. Lakers 118, Houston 78 Thursday, May 14: Houston 95, L.A. Lakers 80 Sunday, May 17: L.A. Lakers 89, Houston 70 Denver 4, Dallas 1 Sunday, May 3: Denver 109, Dallas 95 Tuesday, May 5: Denver 117, Dallas 105 Saturday, May 9: Denver 106, Dallas 105 Monday, May 11: Dallas 119, Denver 117 Wednesday, May 13: Denver 124, Dallas 110 CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Orlando 4, Cleveland 2 Wednesday, May 20: Orlando 107, Cleveland 106 Friday, May 22: Cleveland 96, Orlando 95 Sunday, May 24: Orlando 99, Cleveland 89 Tuesday, May 26: Orlando 116, Cleveland 114, OT Thursday, May 28: Cleveland 112, Orlando 102 Saturday, May 30: Orlando 103, Cleveland 90 WESTERN CONFERENCE L.A. Lakers 4, Denver 2 Tuesday, May 19: L.A. Lakers 105, Denver 103 Thursday, May 21: Denver 106, L.A. Lakers 103 Saturday, May 23: L.A. Lakers 103, Denver 97 Monday, May 25: Denver 120, L.A. Lakers 101 Wednesday, May 27: L.A. Lakers 103, Denver 94 Friday, May 29: L.A. Lakers 119, Denver 92 NBA FINALS (Best-of-7) Orlando vs. L.A. Lakers Thursday, June 4: Orlando at L.A. Lakers, 7 p.m. Sunday, June 7: Orlando at L.A. Lakers, 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 9: L.A. Lakers at Orlando, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11: L.A. Lakers at Orlando, 7 p.m. Sunday, June 14: L.A. Lakers at Orlando 6 p.m., if necessary Tuesday, June 16: Orlando at L.A. Lakers, 7 p.m., if necessary Thursday, June 18: Orlando at L.A. Lakers, 7 p.m., if necessary

NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Boston 4, Montreal 0 Thursday, April 16: Boston 4, Montreal 2 Saturday, April 18: Boston 5, Montreal 1 Monday, April 20: Boston 4, Montreal 2 Wednesday, April 22: Boston 4, Montreal 1 Washington 4, N.Y. Rangers 3 Wednesday, April 15: N.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 Saturday, April 18: N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington 0 Monday, April 20: Washington 4, N.Y. Rangers 0 Wednesday, April 22: N.Y. Rangers 2, Washington 1 Friday, April 24: Washington 4, N.Y. Rangers 0 Sunday, April 26: Washington 5, N.Y. Rangers 3

Tuesday, April 28: Washington 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 Carolina 4, New Jersey 3 Wednesday, April 15: New Jersey 4, Carolina 1 Friday, April 17: Carolina 2, New Jersey 1, OT Sunday, April 19: New Jersey 3, Carolina 2, OT Tuesday, April 21: Carolina 4, New Jersey 3 Thursday, April 23: New Jersey 1, Carolina 0 Sunday, April 26: Carolina 4, New Jersey 0 Tuesday, April 28: Carolina 4, New Jersey 3 Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2 Wednesday, April 15: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 1 Friday, April 17: Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 2, OT Sunday, April 19: Philadelphia 6, Pittsburgh 3 Tuesday, April 21: Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 1 Thursday, April 23: Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 0 Saturday, April 25: Pittsburgh 5, Philadelphia 3 WESTERN CONFERENCE Anaheim 4, San Jose 2 Thursday, April 16: Anaheim 2, San Jose 0 Sunday, April 19: Anaheim 3, San Jose 2 Tuesday, April 21: San Jose 4, Anaheim 3 Thursday, April 23: Anaheim 4, San Jose 0 Saturday, April 25: San Jose 3, Anaheim 2, OT Monday, April 27: Anaheim 4, San Jose 1 Detroit 4, Columbus 0 Thursday, April 16: Detroit 4, Columbus 1 Saturday, April 18: Detroit 4, Columbus 0 Tuesday, April 21: Detroit 4, Columbus 1 Thursday, April 23: Detroit 6, Columbus 5 Vancouver 4, St. Louis 0 Wednesday, April 15: Vancouver 2, St. Louis 1 Friday, April 17: Vancouver 3, St. Louis 0 Sunday, April 19: Vancouver 3, St. Louis 2 Tuesday, April 21: Vancouver 3, St. Louis 2, OT Chicago 4, Calgary 2 Thursday, April 16: Chicago 3, Calgary 2, OT Saturday, April 18: Chicago 3, Calgary 2 Monday, April 20: Calgary 4, Chicago 2 Wednesday, April 22: Calgary 6, Chicago 4 Saturday, April 25: Chicago 5, Calgary 1 Monday, April 27: Chicago 4, Calgary 1 CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Carolina 4, Boston 3 Friday, May 1: Boston 4, Carolina 1 Sunday, May 3: Carolina 3, Boston, 0 Wednesday, May 6: Carolina 3, Boston 2, OT Friday, May 8: Carolina 4, Boston 1 Sunday, May 10: Boston 4, Carolina 0 Tuesday, May 12: Boston 4, Carolina 2 Thursday, May 14: Carolina 3, Boston 2, OT Pittsburgh 4, Washington 3 Saturday, May 2: Washington 3, Pittsburgh 2 Monday, May 4: Washington 4, Pittsburgh 3 Wednesday, May 6: Pittsburgh 3, Washington 2, OT Friday, May 8: Pittsburgh 5, Washington 3 Saturday, May 9: Pittsburgh 4, Washington 3, OT Monday, May 11: Washington 5, Pittsburgh 4, OT Wednesday, May 13: Pittsburgh 6, Washington 2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Detroit 4, Anaheim 3 Friday, May 1: Detroit 3, Anaheim 2 Sunday, May 3: Anaheim 4, Detroit 3, 3OT Tuesday, May 5: Anaheim 2, Detroit 1 Thursday, May 7: Detroit 6, Anaheim 3 Sunday, May 10: Detroit 4, Anaheim 1 Tuesday, May 12: Anaheim 2, Detroit 1 Thursday, May 14: Detroit 4, Anaheim 3 Chicago 4, Vancouver 2 Thursday, April 30: Vancouver 5, Chicago 3 Saturday, May 2: Chicago 6, Vancouver 3 Tuesday, May 5: Vancouver 3, Chicago 1 Thursday, May 7: Chicago 2, Vancouver 1 Saturday, May 9: Chicago 4, Vancouver 2 Monday, May 11: Chicago 7, Vancouver 5 CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Pittsburgh 4, Carolina 0 Monday, May 18: Pittsburgh 3, Carolina 2 Thursday, May 21: Pittsburgh 7, Carolina 4 Saturday, May 23: Pittsburgh 6, Carolina 2 Tuesday, May 26: Pittsburgh 4, Carolina 1 WESTERN CONFERENCE Detroit 4, Chicago 1 Sunday, May 17: Detroit 5, Chicago 2 Tuesday, May 19: Detroit 3, Chicago 2, OT Friday, May 22: Chicago 4, Detroit 3, OT Sunday, May 24: Detroit 6, Chicago 1 Wednesday, May 27: Detroit 2, Chicago 1, OT STANLEY CUP FINALS Detroit vs. Pittsburgh Saturday, May 30: Detroit 3, Pittsburgh 1, Detroit leads series 1-0. Sunday, May 31: Pittsburgh at Detroit, 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 2: Detroit at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Thursday, June 4: Detroit at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6: Pittsburgh at Detroit, 6 p.m., if necessary Tuesday, June 9: Detroit at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m., if necessary Friday, June 12: Pittsburgh at Detroit, 6 p.m., if necessary

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct New York 29 20 .592 Boston 28 22 .560 Toronto 29 23 .558 Tampa Bay 25 27 .481 Baltimore 23 27 .460 Central Division W L Pct Detroit 27 21 .563 Chicago 23 25 .479 Minnesota 24 27 .471 Kansas City 23 26 .469 Cleveland 21 30 .412 West Division W L Pct Texas 30 19 .612 Los Angeles 24 24 .500 Seattle 24 26 .480 Oakland 18 29 .383 ——— Friday’s Games Texas 6, Oakland 3, 1st game Baltimore 7, Detroit 2 N.Y. Yankees 3, Cleveland 1 Toronto 6, Boston 3 Tampa Bay 5, Minnesota 3 Chicago White Sox 11, Kansas City 2 Texas 5, Oakland 2, 2nd game Seattle 5, L.A. Angels 2 Saturday’s Games Toronto 5, Boston 3 Tampa Bay 5, Minnesota 2 Detroit 6, Baltimore 3 N.Y. Yankees 10, Cleveland 5 Chicago White Sox 5, Kansas City 3

GB — 1 1/2 1 1/2 5 1/2 6 1/2 GB — 4 4 1/2 4 1/2 7 1/2 GB — 5 1/2 6 1/2 11

Texas 14, Oakland 1 Seattle 4, L.A. Angels 3, 10 innings Sunday’s Games N.Y. Yankees (Hughes 3-2) at Cleveland (Pavano 5-4), 10:40 a.m. Boston (Lester 3-5) at Toronto (Romero 2-1), 11:07 a.m. Detroit (E.Jackson 4-3) at Baltimore (Berken 1-0), 11:35 a.m. Minnesota (Blackburn 4-2) at Tampa Bay (Garza 4-3), 11:38 a.m. Chicago White Sox (Danks 4-3) at Kansas City (Greinke 8-1), 12:10 p.m. Oakland (Braden 4-5) at Texas (Millwood 4-4), 1:05 p.m. Seattle (Olson 0-1) at L.A. Angels (E.Santana 0-2), 1:35 p.m. Monday’s Games N.Y. Yankees at Cleveland, 5:05 p.m. Oakland at Chicago White Sox, 6:11 p.m. Baltimore at Seattle, 8:10 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 27 20 .574 — New York 27 21 .563 1/2 Atlanta 24 25 .490 4 Florida 23 27 .460 5 1/2 Washington 13 35 .271 14 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 29 20 .592 — St. Louis 29 20 .592 — Cincinnati 26 22 .542 2 1/2 Chicago 25 23 .521 3 1/2 Pittsburgh 22 27 .449 7 Houston 19 28 .404 9 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 34 17 .667 — San Francisco 24 24 .500 8 1/2 San Diego 24 25 .490 9 Arizona 22 28 .440 11 1/2 Colorado 20 28 .417 12 1/2 ——— Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs 2, L.A. Dodgers 1 Houston 6, Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia 5, Washington 4 N.Y. Mets 2, Florida 1, 11 innings Milwaukee 3, Cincinnati 2 Colorado 3, San Diego 0 Atlanta 10, Arizona 6 San Francisco 4, St. Louis 2 Saturday’s Games Florida 7, N.Y. Mets 3 Arizona 3, Atlanta 2, 11 innings Chicago Cubs 7, L.A. Dodgers 0 Milwaukee 9, Cincinnati 5 Pittsburgh 7, Houston 4 Philadelphia 9, Washington 6 Colorado 8, San Diego 7 St. Louis 6, San Francisco 2 Sunday’s Games Florida (Volstad 4-3) at N.Y. Mets (Maine 4-3), 11:10 a.m. Houston (Hampton 2-4) at Pittsburgh (Maholm 3-1), 11:35 a.m. Washington (Lannan 2-4) at Philadelphia (Moyer 3-5), 11:35 a.m. Cincinnati (Owings 3-5) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 4-2), 12:05 p.m. San Diego (Gaudin 1-3) at Colorado (De La Rosa 0-5), 1:10 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 5-2) at San Francisco (J.Sanchez 2-4), 2:05 p.m. Atlanta (Medlen 0-2) at Arizona (Scherzer 2-3), 2:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Milton 1-0) at Chicago Cubs (Marshall 3-3), 6:05 p.m. Monday’s Games N.Y. Mets at Pittsburgh, 5:05 p.m. Milwaukee at Florida, 5:10 p.m. Colorado at Houston, 6:05 p.m. Cincinnati at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m. Philadelphia at San Diego, 8:05 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m. AMERICAN LEAGUE’S TOP TEN G AB R H Pct. Bartlett TB 44 161 32 60 .373 MiCabrera Det 48 183 32 65 .355 VMartinez Cle 50 197 33 69 .350 AdJones Bal 44 180 40 63 .350 Morneau Min 51 192 40 66 .344 ISuzuki Sea 41 183 17 63 .344 AHill Tor 52 228 33 77 .338 Longoria TB 50 196 38 65 .332 MYoung Tex 46 190 29 63 .332 Crawford TB 51 210 40 69 .329 Home Runs CPena, Tampa Bay, 16; Teixeira, New York, 15; Bay, Boston, 14; NCruz, Texas, 14; Morneau, Minnesota, 14; Dye, Chicago, 13; Kinsler, Texas, 13; Longoria, Tampa Bay, 13. Runs Batted In Longoria, Tampa Bay, 55; Bay, Boston, 48; Morneau, Minnesota, 46; TorHunter, Los Angeles, 40; Markakis, Baltimore, 40; CPena, Tampa Bay, 40; Teixeira, New York, 40. Pitching (5 Decisions) Palmer, Los Angeles, 5-0, 1.000; Greinke, Kansas City, 8-1, .889; Halladay, Toronto, 8-1, .889; Slowey, Minnesota, 7-1, .875; Buehrle, Chicago, 6-1, .857; Pettitte, New York, 5-1, .833; Penny, Boston, 5-1, .833. NATIONAL LEAGUE’S TOP TEN G AB R H Pct. Beltran NYM 46 176 31 62 .352 Tejada Hou 48 193 27 67 .347 Pence Hou 48 172 24 59 .343 NJohnson Was 47 175 28 59 .337 Hudson LAD 51 206 37 69 .335 DWright NYM 47 176 31 59 .335 FSanchez Pit 46 192 31 64 .333 Ibanez Phi 47 183 39 61 .333 JUpton Ari 47 170 33 56 .329 CGuzman Was 36 164 28 54 .329 Home Runs AdGonzalez, San Diego, 19; Ibanez, Philadelphia, 17; Dunn, Washington, 16; Bruce, Cincinnati, 14; Howard, Philadelphia, 14; Pujols, St. Louis, 14; Reynolds, Arizona, 13. Runs Batted In Fielder, Milwaukee, 48; Ibanez, Philadelphia, 46; Dunn, Washington, 42; Pujols, St. Louis, 40; Hawpe, Colorado, 39; Howard, Philadelphia, 39; Cantu, Florida, 37; AdGonzalez, San Diego, 37. Pitching (5 Decisions) Broxton, Los Angeles, 5-0, 1.000; Cain, San Francisco, 6-1, .857; Martis, Washington, 5-1, .833; Pelfrey, New York, 4-1, .800; JoJohnson, Florida, 4-1, .800; LiHernandez, New York, 4-1, .800; Lincecum, San Francisco, 4-1, .800.

TENNIS — FRENCH OPEN Saturday At Stade Roland Garros Paris Purse: $21.8 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Clay-Outdoor SINGLES Men Third Round Tommy Haas, Germany, def. Jeremy Chardy,

GARY W. GREEN/ORLANDO SENTINEL

Eastern Conference champs

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, center, thanks God while standing next to owner Rich DeVos, right, after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 103-90, in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Amway Arena in Orlando on Saturday. The Magic will face the Lakers on Thursday in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. France, 7-5, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. Andy Roddick (6), United States, def. Marc Gicquel, France, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4. Juan Martin del Potro (5), Argentina, def. Igor Andreev (25), Russia, 6-4, 7-5, 6-4. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (9), France, def. Christophe Rochus, Belgium, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2. Gael Monfils (11), France, def. Jurgen Melzer (24), Austria, 6-2. 4-6, 6-3, 6-1. Tommy Robredo (16), Spain, def. Maximo Gonzalez, Argentina, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-0. Philipp Kohlschreiber (29), Germany, def. Novak Djokovic (4), Serbia, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Roger Federer (2), Switzerland, def. Paul-Henri Mathieu (32), France, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4. Women Third Round Svetlana Kuznetsova (7), Russia, def. Melinda Czink, Hungary, 6-1, 6-3. Samantha Stosur (30), Australia, def. Elena Dementieva (4), Russia, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1. Agnieszka Radwanska (12), Poland, def. Kateryna Bondarenko, Ukraine, 6-2, 6-4. Victoria Azarenka (9), Belarus, def. Carla Suarez Navarro (22), Spain, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2. Aleksandra Wozniak (24), Canada, def. Lourdes Dominguez Lino, Spain, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. Virginie Razzano, France, def. Tathiana Garbin, Italy, 7-5, 7-5. Jelena Jankovic (5), Serbia, def. Jarmila Groth, Australia, 6-1, 6-1. Serena Williams (2), United States, def. Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez, Spain, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Sorana Cirstea, Romania, vs. Caroline Wozniacki (10), Denmark, 7-6 (3), 7-5. DOUBLES Men Second Round Rik de Voest, South Africa, and Ashley Fisher (14), Australia, def. Dusan Vemic, Serbia, and Mischa Zverev, Germany, 6-3, 7-6 (6). Mahesh Bhupathi, India, and Mark Knowles (4), Bahamas, def. Johan Brunstrom, Sweden, and Jean-Julien Rojer, Netherlands Antilles, 7-5, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3). Bob and Mike Bryan (2 ), United States, def. Andrei Pavel and Horia Tecau, Romania, 6-1, 6-4. Jose Acasuso, Argentina, and Fernando Gonzalez, Chile, def. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, and Sergio Roitman, Argentina, 6-1, 6-3. Daniel Nestor, Canada, and Nenad Zimonjic (1), Serbia, def. Leos Friedl and David Skoch, Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-2. Third Round Lukas Dlouhy, Czech Republic, and Leander Paes (3 ), India, def. Julien Benneteau and Nicolas Mahut, France, 7-6 (4), 6-3. Wesley Moodie, South Africa, and Dick Norman, Belgium, def. Simon Aspelin, Sweden, and Paul Hanley, Australia, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5. Bruno Soares, Brazil, and Kevin Ullyett (5), Zimbabwe, def. Jaroslav Levinsky, Czech Republic, and Igor Zelenay, Slovakia, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (6). Igor Kunitsyn and Dmitry Tursunov, Russia, def. Pablo Cuevas, Uruguay, and Luis Horna (8), Peru, 7-6 (4), 6-4. Women Third Round Hsieh Su-wei, Taiwan, and Peng Shuai (9), China, def. Daniela Hantuchova, Slovakia, and Ai Sugiyama (7), Japan, 6-3, 7-5. Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany, and Patty Schnyder (11), Switzerland, and Maria Kirilenko, Russia, and Flavia Pennetta (8), Italy, 7-6 (4), 6-4. Cara Black, Zimbabwe, and Liezel Huber (1), United States, def. Vania King, United States, and Monica Niculescu (13), Romania, 7-5, 6-1. Anabel Medina Garrigues and Virginia Ruano Pascual (3), Spain, def. Vera Dushevina and Anastasia Rodionova, Australia, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. Victoria Azarenka, Belarus, and Elena Vesnina (12), Russia, def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Russia, and Francesca Schiavone, Italy, 6-2, 7-5. Mixed First Round Nathalie Dechy, France, and Andy Ram, Israel, def. Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi, India, 6-1, 7-5. Ai Sugiyama, Japan, and Andre Sa (5), Brazil, def. Aurelie Vedy and Josselin Ouanna, France, 6-3, 6-3. Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany, and Mark Knowles, Bahamas, def. Iveta Benesova and Lukas Dlouhy, Czech Republic, 6-3, 6-4. Anastasia Rodionova, Russia, and Rik de Voest, South Africa, def. Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, and Jordan Kerr, Australia, 6-1, 3-6, 11-9 tiebreak. Pauline Parmentier and Marc Gicquel, France, def. Vladimira Uhlirova and Leos Friedl, Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-3. Second Round Nadia Petrova, Russia, and Max Mirnyi (4), Belarus, def. Hsieh Su-wei, Taiwan, and Ashley Fisher, Australia, 6-3, 6-3. Sybille Bammer, Austria, and Lukasz Kubot, Poland, def. Cara Black, Zimbabwe, and Leander Paes (2), India, 6-0, 1-6, 10-6 tiebreak. Liezel Huber and Bob Bryan (1), United States, def. Flavia Pennetta, Italy, and Dusan Vemic, Serbia, 6-3, 3-6, 12-10 tiebreak.

GOLF — CHAMPIONS TOUR CHAMPIONS-PRINCIPAL CHARITY CLASSIC PAR SCORES Saturday

At Glen Oaks Country Club Course West Des Moines, Iowa Purse: $1.725 million Yardage: 6,679; Par: 71 Second Round Nick Price 68-67 — Joey Sindelar 69-67 — Mark Wiebe 68-68 — Fred Funk 68-69 — Mark McNulty 68-69 — Mike Reid 72-66 — Hal Sutton 70-68 — Keith Fergus 70-68 — Tim Simpson 68-70 — David Eger 69-69 — Tom Kite 68-70 — Bruce Summerhays 72-67 — Jay Haas 72-67 — Craig Stadler 72-67 — John Harris 72-67 — Hale Irwin 70-69 — Jeff Sluman 68-71 — Larry Nelson 68-71 — Lonnie Nielsen 67-72 — Tom Jenkins 72-68 — Brad Bryant 71-69 — Olin Browne 67-73 — Gene Jones 72-69 — Loren Roberts 71-70 — Dan Forsman 71-70 — Jay Don Blake 70-71 — Fuzzy Zoeller 70-71 — Bruce Fleisher 68-73 — Bruce Vaughan 67-74 — Russ Cochran 74-68 — Mark W. Johnson 73-69 — Bob Gilder 72-70 — Morris Hatalsky 72-70 — Ken Green 71-71 — Phil Blackmar 71-71 — Jim Colbert 70-72 — Vicente Fernandez 70-72 — Jerry Pate 70-72 — Gary Hallberg 69-73 — Ronnie Black 68-74 — Bruce Lietzke 72-71 — Jim Thorpe 72-71 — John Cook 70-73 — Robert L. Thompson 69-74 — Tom Wargo 75-69 — Leonard Thompson 74-70 — Denis Watson 72-72 — Mark James 72-72 — Gil Morgan 71-73 — John Morse 70-74 — Mike Hulbert 74-71 — Sandy Lyle 74-71 — Tom Purtzer 72-73 — Ian Woosnam 69-76 — R.W. Eaks 75-71 — Allen Doyle 75-71 — Dave Stockton 73-73 — Ken Schall 73-73 — Mike Goodes 73-73 — Wayne Grady 73-73 — Tom McKnight 73-73 — Chip Beck 71-75 — Blaine McCallister 71-75 — Ben Crenshaw 70-76 — Steve Thomas 70-76 — Walter Hall 76-71 — Joe Ozaki 74-73 — Bobby Wadkins 74-73 — John Adams 74-73 — Tim Conley 73-74 — James Mason 72-75 — Mark O’Meara 70-77 — Dick Mast 76-72 — Mike San Filippo 77-71 — Graham Marsh 74-74 — Isao Aoki 75-74 — Dave Eichelberger 75-75 — Mike McCullough 76-77 —

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MLS EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Chicago 5 0 6 Kansas City 4 4 4 D.C. 3 2 7 Toronto FC 4 4 4 Columbus 2 2 7 New England 3 3 4 New York 2 7 3 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Chivas USA 7 2 3 Houston 5 2 3 Seattle 4 2 5 Colorado 4 2 4 Los Angeles 1 1 9 Real Salt Lake 3 6 2 San Jose 2 7 2 FC Dallas 1 6 3

Pts 21 16 16 16 13 13 9

GF 20 16 18 16 15 10 12

GA 13 14 17 19 17 17 16

Pts 24 18 17 16 12 11 8 6

GF 17 14 15 16 13 15 12 9

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NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. ——— Wednesday’s Games Columbus 2, San Jose 1 Thursday’s Games Chicago 3, Chivas USA 2 Saturday’s Games Colorado 3, New York 2 New England 2, D.C. United 1 Houston 3, Toronto FC 0

Seattle FC 1, Columbus 1, tie Los Angeles 1, Kansas City 1, tie San Jose 2, Real Salt Lake 1 Sunday’s Games FC Dallas at Chicago, 3 p.m. Thursday, June 4 Chivas USA at D.C. United, 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5 Houston at Chicago, 9 p.m. Saturday, June 6 Los Angeles at Toronto FC, 3:30 p.m. Columbus at Kansas City, 8:30 p.m. Colorado at Real Salt Lake, 10 p.m. Seattle FC at Chivas USA, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7 San Jose at FC Dallas, 3 p.m. Chivas USA at New England, 6 p.m.

RACING — NASCAR NASCAR-CAMPING WORLD EAST-SOUTH BOSTON 150 RESULTS Saturday At South Boston (Va.) Speedway Lap length: 0.4 mile (Start position in parentheses) 1. (2) Brett Moffitt, Grimes, Iowa, Chevrolet, 150 laps, 63.830 mph, $7,825. 2. (10) Ryan Gifford, Winchester, Tenn., Chevrolet, 150, $4,550. 3. (1) Ryan Truex, Mayetta, N.J., Toyota, 150, $4,041. 4. (11) Jody Lavender, Hartsville, S.C., Chevrolet, 150, $2,100. 5. (6) Max Gresham, Griffin, Ga., Toyota, 150, $1,800. 6. (8) Alan Tardiff, Lyman, Maine, Chevrolet, 150, $1,675. 7. (3) Sean Caisse, Pelham, N.H., Chevrolet, 150, $1,675. 8. (12) Ty Dillon, Lewisville, N.C., Chevrolet, 150, $1,150. 9. (14) Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, Mass., Chevrolet, 150, $1,550. 10. (15) Dustin Delaney, Mayfield, N.Y., Chevrolet, 150, $1,550. 11. (5) Matt Kobyluck, Uncasville, Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $2,100. 12. (19) Ryan Duff, Hazard, KY., Chevrolet, 150, $1,475. 13. (13) Steve Park, East Northport, N.Y., Chevrolet, 149, $1,475. 14. (4) Jonathan Smith, Beacon Falls, Conn., Chevrolet, 149, $1,450. 15. (22) Kristin Bumbera, Sealy, Texas, Dodge, 149, $950. 16. (18) Jesus Hernandez, Fresno, Calif., Dodge, 149, $1,425. 17. (17) Dakoda Armstrong, New Castle, Ind., Chevrolet, 148, $925. 18. (20) Matt Kurzejewski, Mansfield, Pa., Dodge, 146, $925. 19. (7) Jason Patison, Corona, Calif., Ford, 131, $1,425. 20. (9) Alex Kennedy, Aztec, N.M., Chevrolet, 109, $1,400. 21. (16) John Salemi, Nashua, N.H., Chevrolet, 67, accident, $900. 22. (21) Chase Mattioli, Long Pond, PA., Ford, 51, suspension, $900. 23. (23) Todd Peck, Glenville, PA., Chevrolet, 35, engine, $900. NASCAR NATIONWIDE-HELUVA GOOD! 200 RESULTS Saturday At Dover International Speedway Dover, Del. Lap length: 1 mile (Start position in parentheses) 1. (12) Brad Keselowski, Chevrolet, 200 laps, 122.2 rating, 190 points, $44,388. 2. (1) Joey Logano, Toyota, 200, 137.6, 175, $38,300. 3. (17) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 200, 115.8, 165, $28,025. 4. (7) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 200, 104.9, 160, $23,100. 5. (8) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200, 103.5, 155, $20,275. 6. (10) Paul Menard, Ford, 200, 97.9, 150, $18,675. 7. (4) Scott Speed, Toyota, 200, 95.6, 146, $18,285. 8. (23) Jason Leffler, Toyota, 200, 87.3, 142, $26,113. 9. (13) Jason Keller, Ford, 200, 90.2, 138, $23,768. 10. (21) Justin Allgaier, Dodge, 200, 91.3, 134, $24,418. 11. (29) Michael McDowell, Toyota, 200, 80.6, 130, $23,893. 12. (9) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 200, 86.6, 127, $23,018. 13. (5) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 200, 103.8, 124, $16,850. 14. (16) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet, 200, 79.7, 121, $22,793. 15. (30) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Dodge, 200, 75.7, 118, $23,468. 16. (39) Brian Keselowski, Dodge, 200, 67.1, 115, $22,943. 17. (3) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 200, 128.4, 122, $16,100. 18. (14) Scott Wimmer, Chevrolet, 199, 79.4, 109, $22,518. 19. (40) Michael Annett, Toyota, 198, 59.2, 111, $24,568.

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the Year. “Alex is just one of those special athletes on and off the field that makes all those players around him better,” Steamboat football coach Aaron Finch said. “I think that’s the best thing you can say about those athletes.”

3-sport star With high school athletics becoming more specialized, the multi-sport athlete keeps looking like a thing of the past. But Wood, who had opportunities in all three of his sports past college, certainly bucked the trend. He was Steamboat’s best player on both sides of the ball in football. He was a defensive leader and go-to scorer down the

stretch on the basketball court and was the baseball team’s No. 1 pitcher in the spring. Although Wood often made it look easy, a look beyond the statistics on a Friday or Saturday night tells the story. Wood always had a good build, but put in the work to transform himself from a good athlete to a great one. “It’s just my will to win,” Wood said. “I’ve loved sports since I was little. But I’ve also always known the only way you get better is through hard work and dedication. It’s hard work every day, and then you improve yourself through competition.” Wood’s intangibles separate him from most athletes. They don’t show up in physical attri-

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She hurled the shot past even lost just once during the regular season. They earned the her state-winning mark at her program’s first bid to the state first meet of the season, capping tournament with a 57-42 vic- an astonishing streak in which tory against Limon in the cham- she extended her personal best pionship game of in four consecutive the regional tourtrack meets. “It’s a great nament. She didn’t lose opportunity, Salazar scored her signature event 12 points to help all season until the especially coming the team beat state meet, where from Hayden. Not Meeker, 42-40, to she placed third. many girls from claim third place Even that weekhere get to go to end had a happy at the state tournament. ending, however. A college for a sport. “Success,” Salday after the upset It will be a lot of azar said, sumin the shot, Salazar fun and a great ming up the seaplaced third in the experience.” son in one word. discus. She entered “That whole year the event hoping was a success. It just to finish in the Holli Salazar 2009 graduate of was just so awetop nine and medal Hayden High School some. We’re putbut set her personal ting two banners best for a dramatically higher finish. on our wall. No “I wasn’t even going to do one had gone to state before, and it’s just an awesome feel- disc at the start of the seaing.” son, but my coaches and parSalazar’s great roll carried ents talked me into it,” Salazar said. into the track season, as well.

Deneen: I have confidence in my team Deneen continued from 1C his knee, he spent two years off the team trying to get back his form. He admits there were times he wanted to quit and focus his attributes on something else. “It was a really hard decision to continue skiing,” he said. “I was at a point where I felt like I was as good as all the World Cup skiers, but I couldn’t get the results. It was a tough decision to keep going because you’re putting your entire life on hold to do this.” But three years ago, at the

U.S. Selections event, Deneen put together two solid days of skiing that qualified him for a World Cup event in Lake Placid, N.Y. There, he went from the lowest guy on the U.S. Ski Team straight to the A team. “I podiumed twice within 24 hours,” he said. “That was pretty cool. I’ve been skiing World Cups ever since.” Now, the focus turns back to the upcoming year for Deneen and the rest of the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team. In addition to camps at Bald Eagle Lake, the team will ski at

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Arapahoe Basin the upcoming week before having a busy summer schedule. All the while, the search for the elite eight that will make the 2010 Games already has began. “Obviously we’re judged on producing medals,” Rawles said. “Whether you’re in business, you’re out there to produce the best results you can. So in terms of goals, yeah, I want it all. But I have to be realistic to go, ‘There’s a lot of good competition and skiers.’ But I have confidence in my team. It’s going to be an exciting nine months coming up.”

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Salazar’s reign in Routt County is over, but her sports career may just be getting started. She will attend Colorado State University-Pueblo next fall to throw for the track team. “I’m excited,” she said. “It’s a great opportunity, especially coming from Hayden. Not many girls from here get to go to college for a sport. It will be a lot of fun and a great experience.” Salazar’s all-around excellence set her apart, but she wasn’t alone in having a great year. Her close friend and long-time sports rival Sarajane Rossi, of Soroco High School, earned all-league honors in volleyball, basketball and track. Steamboat Springs High School’s Hanna Berglund was dominant in goal for the soccer team. She earned allleague honors in soccer and all-state recognition in skiing. Steamboat’s Colleen King was the league player of the year in volleyball and all-league for the girls basketball team. Sailors Kylee Swiggart and Sara Bearss, meanwhile, won the Class 4A No. 1 doubles state tennis championship.

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Salazar’s amazing run started at last year’s state track meet. She destroyed her competition in the shot put, surging past their marks to easily win the event and the state championship. It didn’t seem as though she was on track for such strong seasons in team sports, however. Hayden’s basketball and volleyball programs each picked up new coaches for the 2008-09 season. That didn’t slow Salazar or her strong senior class. The group fought to a 16-6 record during volleyball after a frustrating fall in 2007. Salazar helped lead the way under firstyear coach Greg Johnson, finishing with a team-best 186 kills. She also led the squad with aces and was second in blocks. She was even better in basketball. Salazar averaged nearly twice as many points as anyone else on the team, scoring 17.8 points per game during the regular season. She led the team with 9.3 rebounds per game and 65 steals on the season and was second in blocks and in 3-point field goals. Tigers basketball, under first-year coach Eric Hamilton,

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freestyle at the state swimming championships and was voted Class 4A Swimmer of the Year. Gantick was all-state in lacrosse, in addition to qualifying for all four events at the state skiing championships. Estes finished second in the long jump and fourth in the triple jump at the state track and field meet. He also was the point guard and an all-district selection in basketball. Miles was a three-sport athlete and one of the most exciting players on the football field in the fall.

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“This kid was a big, strong kid and one of those kids that was a really good 4A basketball player, and Woody took him down,” DeWolfe continued. “Woody took this kid’s will away to play against him. That’s probably the biggest impression I got going into the season.” And basketball isn’t even Wood’s best sport. But with the senior season Wood had, it was hard to pick exactly where he shined most. He was first team All-Western Slope League in football, basketball and baseball. He earned All-Colorado Class 3A tight end from The Denver Post and was an all-state selection in football and basketball. His 2.38 ERA in baseball was near the top of the league. Because of this, Wood — who will be a preferred football walk-on at the University of Colorado in the fall — is the Steamboat Pilot & Today’s second annual Routt County Male High School Athlete of

butes or on film. But Wood’s innate ability to make plays, to will his teammates to victory, to never quit and to never get outworked make him the athlete he is. “There was never a game where he’d be outworked by another player or team,” DeWolfe said. “He’s one of those kids that will do anything to win games. There was never a game that we had during the entire season that he didn’t leave everything he had on the court. … He was undersized and wasn’t the biggest guy and couldn’t jump the highest, but he outworked everyone. He was one of a kind, for sure.”

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DENVER

The Colorado Rockies fired manager Clint Hurdle on Friday, less than two years after their incredible “Roctober” run to the World Series, and replaced him with bench coach Jim Tracy for the rest of the season. Without reliable hitting, pitching or defense, the Rockies stumbled to an 18-28 start and were

14 1/2 games behind Los Angeles in the Nation League West heading into Friday night’s action. “It was been a tremendous ride. It has been life lesson after life lesson,” Hurdle said. “And I will tell you this, the last seven weeks, I have said the serenity prayer more times than I did in the last seven years.” Hurdle, who had been Colorado’s manager since replacing Buddy Bell three weeks into the 2002 season, was 534-625 for a .460 winning percentage in his seven-plus seasons. “Obviously, he takes the sword for us,” first baseman Todd Helton said in a subdued clubhouse. “He didn’t have any bad at-bats; he didn’t throw any bad pitches. He’s the same manager he was two years ago. So, we realize that ultimately, we’re the reason he got fired.” Hurdle, who has been with the organization for 16 seasons, was offered a job in the club’s front office but didn’t address that opportunity at a news conference Friday in which he answered no questions. “I’ll be pulling for them from afar,” he said in wishing the Rockies well. Since the Rockies’ one and only trip to the World Series in

2007, where they were swept by the Boston Red Sox, Colorado was 24 games under .500 with Hurdle at the helm. Hurdle said general manager Dan O’Dowd told him in a meeting Friday morning that the organization wanted a change. “I’ve always been all-in. I’m all-in now,” Hurdle said. “I wish Jim Tracy nothing but good luck, good fortune, good health and success with the ballclub. I wish the players the same.” Tracy has a 562-572 managerial record with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2001-05) and Pittsburgh Pirates (2006-07), with a division title in 2004. He joined the Rockies’ staff this winter at the behest of O’Dowd. Tracy said he wouldn’t make wholesale changes and had great respect for Hurdle. “I want all of you to understand and realize that in no way, shape or form will I try to JOHN SLEEZER/KANSAS CITY STAR undue anything that this man Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle, left, tries to argue with first base umpire Mike Muchlinski during a game against has done for this organization,” the Kansas City Royals on June 25, 2008. The Rockies recently fired Hurdle, who had been the team manager since 2002, and Tracy said. “(Sixteen) years to replaced him with bench coach Jim Tracy for the rest of the season. this organization is an eternity Hurdle, who was in the final their second straight slow start, Hurdle — he’s the only manin the business today. He’s done ager in major league history year of his contract, was ham- which affected attendance. some wonderful things.” Aside from their 90-73 record to begin his career with five Colorado Springs Sky Sox strung this season by the loss manager Tom Runnells will fill of his best hitter and his best in ’07, the Rockies owned noth- consecutive losing seasons and pitcher as the Rockies got off to ing but losing records under not get fired for it. Tracy’s spot as bench coach.

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Ryan Howard hit his clubrecord eighth career grand slam and added a solo homer to lead Philadelphia against Washington. Howard’s slam moved him past Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt on the franchise list. It was the 19th multihomer game of Howard’s career.

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Jeff Karstens pitched seven efficient innings to win for the first time in more than a month, and Pittsburgh roughed up Houston lefty Wandy Rodriguez, snapping a threegame skid.

Cardinals 6, Giants 2 SAN FRANCISCO

Albert Pujols burst out of his power slump with two homers, and Chris Duncan drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out double in the seventh inning of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 6-2 victory against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night. Skip Schumaker’s double drove home the tying run earlier in the seventh for the Cardinals, who overcame Chris Carpenter’s first earned runs allowed this season for their eighth victory in 11 games.

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Rockies 8, Padres 7 Garrett Atkins hit a tying single with two outs in the ninth inning and scored from first base when Brad Hawpe’s bloop double got past diving center fielder Tony Gwynn Jr., giving Colorado a victory against San Diego. It was the first blown save in 15 chances this season for Padres closer Heath Bell (2-1).

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Reynolds opened the 11th with a ground-rule double off Jeff Bennett (2-2) and moved to third on Miguel Montero’s sacrifice. With the infield playing in, Byrnes hit a dribbler up the middle.

Jeremy Hermida homered and drove in four runs to help Josh Johnson improve to 6-0 in eight career starts against New York. Jorge Cantu added two RBIs for the Marlins, who battered starter Tim Redding (0-2) in building a 7-1 lead by the fifth.

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Eric Byrnes singled home Mark Reynolds in the 11th inning to give Arizona a victory against Atlanta.

Mike Cameron hit a go-ahead homer in a six-run fifth, waking up Milwaukee’s latent offense in a victory against Cincinnati. The Reds played without offensive standout Joey Votto, placed on the 15-day disabled list with stress-related issues believed to be linked to his ongoing struggles with an innerear infection — although club officials were hesitant to go into detail about the situation.

Rays 5, Twins 2 ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.

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Longoria got his 55th RBI of the season to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins, 5-2, on Saturday. Price (1-0), who started the season at Triple-A Durham and was recalled Monday, gave up one run, five hits and two walks during 5 2/3 innings in first start at Tropicana Field.

Yankees 10, Indians 5 CLEVELAND

CC Sabathia won in his return to Cleveland, and the Yankees got home runs from Jorge Posada and Nick Swisher in a victory against the Indians. Sabathia (5-3) didn’t allow a hit until the fifth and worked seven strong innings to beat his former team for the first time since signing a $161 million, seven-year contract with New York as a free agent in December.

White Sox 5, Royals 3 KANSAS CITY, MO.

Jim Thome drove in two runs, and Scott Podsednik and Alexei Ramirez delivered RBI singles in the top of the ninth to lead the White Sox to a victory against the Royals.

Tigers 6, Orioles 3 BALTIMORE

Clete Thomas hit two solo home runs to offset another shot

by Baltimore’s Luke Scott, and the Tigers ended the Orioles’ fivegame winning streak.

Rangers 14, Athletics 1 ARLINGTON, TEXAS

Brandon McCarthy recovered from a rocky first inning to pitch six strong innings, Hank Blalock and Marlon Byrd hit back-to-back homers, and the Rangers routed the Athletics.

Mariners 4, Angels 3 ANAHEIM, CALIF.

Jose Lopez hit a game-tying three-run homer in the ninth inning off closer Brian Fuentes and Yuniesky Betancourt delivered the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the 10th, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 4-3 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night. Fuentes came on in the ninth inning, trying to preserve 30-yearold rookie Matt Palmer’s sixth victory without a loss in seven starts. But Jose Lopez had other ideas. He drove a 1-1 pitch to left field with one out, after the lefthander gave up singles to Adrian Beltre and Russell Branyan.

Blue Jays 5, Red Sox 3 TORONTO

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Evgeni Malkin on a breakaway, just missed. Miroslav Satan with an open net in front of him, just missed. Sidney Crosby off the post, just missed. The Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup finals rematch against Detroit? Just missed. The Penguins were certain they had shed the inexperience, the shakiness, the lack of confidence and the unfamiliarity with the championship setting that marked their 4-0 and 3-0 losses in Detroit during the first two games last year. After goalie Marc-Andre Fleury gave up a soft goal less than seven minutes in to Brad Stuart, they were a much different team than that in those two forgettable losses last May, controlling the play for most of the next 25 minutes. The problem during their 3-1 loss Saturday night was

they also weren’t the team that swept Carolina in the Eastern Conference finals and rallied to beat Washington in seven games in the second round. The big plays mostly were missing from Malkin and Crosby, the two leading scorers in the playoffs, and so was their finishing game. “We had our chances — our chances to win,” defenseman Kris Letang said after Malkin and Crosby, with 28 points apiece coming in, were limited to a Malkin assist. Repeatedly, the Penguins were an inch or two off on a shot, a split-second or two behind on a play and, in Fleury’s case, a bit too slow to react to pucks off Joe Louis Arena’s notoriously lively boards. It made all the difference as they lost for the first time in six games and only the second time in 11 games during a playoff surge that was beginning to resemble that of their last

Stanley Cup run in 1992, when Max Talbot said. “When they they won their final 11. get the lead they’re a very good Even co-owner Mario Lem- team, so maybe we need to get ieux could feel it, saying not the lead (in Game 2).” long before the opening faceoff After the game, Lemieux that, “We have a could be seen different mind-set, huddling in pri“When you’re on the vate with 38-yeara different style of road, the goal is win old Bill Guerin, play (from 2008) and hopefully this one of two, and if we one of the few Penguins with year is our year.” play the way we did considerable playIt still may be, but in the second period off experience. Game 1 — again — for 60 minutes, we “It’s a race to wasn’t their game, four,” coach Dan like our chances.” and they now find Bylsma said. themselves play“They got one.” ing from behind Max Talbot Penguins forward against the NHL’s Unlike those most accomplished first two games group of winners, last year, this and without home-ice advan- was a winnable game for the tage. The Penguins have only Penguins, who appeared to about 21 hours to regroup find themselves once Ruslan before Game 2 tonight, unless Fedotenko tied it late in the they want to go home down, 2- first. They controlled much of 0, like they did last year. the second period, but they “When you’re on the road, couldn’t convert on the game’s the goal is win one of two, and first two power plays. if we play the way we did in the Their biggest missed opporsecond period for 60 minutes, tunity came when Malkin, who we like our chances,” forward scored six goals in four games

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PARIS

Rust-colored flecks of clay dotted Andy Roddick’s white attire, from the brim of his baseball cap, down the back of his shirt, to his ankle braces. Never before nearly this comfortable at the only Grand Slam tournament played on the sport’s slowest surface, Roddick reached the French Roddick Open’s fourth round for the first time in his career by beating Marc Gicquel, of France, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4, on Saturday. And the sixth-seeded Roddick is not satisfied, even though

his performance so far is quite an upgrade for someone who hadn’t won a match at Roland Garros since 2005. “Any time you accomplish a goal, it’s nice. But my tournament is not over. You know, I’d like to keep going,” the American said. “I don’t even have anything else to do next week. I’d like to stick around.” He’s one of only two U.S. singles players, out of 17 men and women entered, who will compete in Week 2. The other is Serena Williams, the 2002 French Open champion, who lost a disputed point en route to dropping the opening set Saturday, but came back to defeat Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Afterward, Williams branded Martinez Sanchez a cheater for failing to fess up that a ball ricocheted off her arm. Martinez Sanchez said the ball went off her racket. NBC replays appeared to show the ball went off the Spaniard’s arm, then her racket, on its way over the net; rules call for a player to lose the point if she touches the ball. “She should have lost the point — instead of cheating,” Williams said. If the spectators watching Williams deal with her early deficit against an unheralded opponent were surprised at that development, imagine their reactions when they found out what was happening elsewhere at Roland Garros at that time. During a changeover in the third set of Williams’ match, the

scoreboard at Court Suzanne Lenglen displayed results from other arenas. First came the murmurs from the crowd when it saw that two-time semifinalist Novak Djokovic was on his way to being upset by No. 29 Philipp Kohlschreiber, of Germany, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Then there were gasps as the scoreboard showed three-time runner-up Roger Federer dropped the first set, followed immediately by applause as the locals realized it was France’s Paul-Henri Mathieu who’d won that set. But if Djokovic never got things turned around, Federer most certainly did, and he wound up wrapping up a 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 victory against the 32nd-seeded Mathieu.

against Carolina, scooped up the puck off a Niklas Kronwall giveaway only to be stopped by Chris Osgood about 3 1/2 minutes into the second. If the Penguins go on to lose the series, they may regret this failed breakaway the way Washington did after Alex Ovechkin was similarly stopped early in Game 7 of the conference semifinals. “Obviously, it’s frustrating, but Geno played a great game,” Talbot said. Later in the period, Bylsma — sensing the next goal might be decisive — played Crosby and Malkin together, something he rarely did even when the Penguins fell behind in the Washington series. Not long after, Satan was in perfect position in front to convert when Pittsburgh caught Detroit in a bad line change, but he couldn’t put it in. “We created a lot of chances, and that’s going to be a key the whole series,” Letang said.

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Joel Reichenberger PILOT & TODAY

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’ve always liked rainy days. I liked them when I was a child and they got me out of a day working on the farm, and when I was a teenager and they got me out of mowing the lawn. I liked them in college when they were an excuse not to go to class, and when I first entered the real working world, I still liked them. There’s something therapeutic about a rainy day. It’s like the whole world slows down, and in some cases, gets flat-out paused. As an adult, I feel they give me a chance to catch up on all the things I want to get done. There’s never been a better time to read a book than on a rainy day — never a better time to tackle an indoors project, watch a movie or take a nap. Even when the world keeps turning, rain can be a welcome addition. Nothing thins out fair-weather fans at a college football game faster than a downpour, and I always got a perverse sense of accomplishment walking away after a game so soaked, my hands felt like raisins. I’m a big fan of storms, too. Though I actually never saw one of the twisting beasts, I grew up in the heart of tornado alley. Thunderstorms were a way of life — sometimes an everyday occurrence during April, May and June. Taking a peek out the window to see beautiful mountains certainly is a great way to greet every day here in Colorado. Kansas may be flatter than a pancake, but thanks to spring storms, it could prove to be just as car-stoppingly beautiful. There’s little in the Yampa Valley that can match the sight of a massive thunderhead, its great, brilliantly white clouds billowing thousands of feet into and standing at a stunning contrast to a dark and ominous sky. There’s an excitement, too, to a big storm. The deafening thunder and stunning lighting can make for a heart-stopping show. So it makes sense I would have loved the last week in Steamboat Springs. Sure, there are no neck-craningly massive thunderheads here, little lightning and comparatively mild thunder. But it seems like it has rained every day for a month. As a guy who loves rain, what’s not to love? Only something’s different. My 15 months in Steamboat have changed me a lot of ways. I’m incalculably better at skiing, and I know the difference between terms such as classic and skate and hardtail and full. I moved here from a suburb where it took hours to walk to anywhere anyone would want to go. Now, I hike all over the place without a second thought. And maybe those are the reasons — the skiing, the biking, the hiking and everything else I’ve come to love spending my free time on — that I changed in a way I never expected. We just suffered through weeks of rainy days, and I didn’t like a moment of it.

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U.S. Disabled Nordic Ski Team member Greg Mallory works out Wednesday on the east end of Rabbit Ears Pass. Mallory and the other members of the team traveled to the Steamboat Springs area for a lateseason skiing camp. Though the snow is melting fast, skiers still have been able to work on the pass.

Skiers cling to winter’s remnants on Rabbit Ears Pass

inter’s last stand was fading quickly Wednesday. “That rock was buried when we started last week. Couldn’t see it at all,” Mainebased crosscountry skier Will Sweetser STORY BY said, gesJOEL turing to REICHENBERGER a large boulder in a snowless field near U.S. Highway 40 on Rabbit Ears Pass. “We’ve lost 4 feet just in the last week.” But up where the aspens still are naked, some of the most dedicated winter sports athletes are clinging to their season. Broad swaths of meadows existed only as muddy messes last week, but skiers still made their way along the thin bands of packed snow that lead to the still-white mountains high in the Rabbit Ears range. The U.S. Ski Team adaptive cross-country skiing squad joined a group of nine skiers who traveled from Maine and several local athletes in soaking up the last few days of the snow season. “We got to run a camp on snow at the end of May. Any time you do that, you’re toying with Mother Nature,” U.S. coach Greg Rawlings said. “But it’s been good. Really good.” The national team wrapped up its two weeks of Steamboat Springs-based activities with Wednesday morning’s workouts. The snow wouldn’t allow much more skiing by the time the team members coasted down from the higher elevations to their base on the east end of the pass. A groomed ribbon of snow led away from the highway into the mountains, but it was fraught with wide, muddy breaks. Greg Mallory, a Portland, Ore.-based adaptive skier, cut a gash in his skis as he JOEL REICHENBERGER/STAFF Maine skier Joey Bard makes his way along a trail on Rabbit Ears Pass on Wednesday. Bard and eight other skiers from made his way toward the highthe Maine Winter Sports Center traveled to the Steamboat Springs area to take advantage of the snow still lingering on the high way for the last time. The higher and still snowy mountain passes.

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trails he came from, though, remained in excellent condition. “We got a lot of skiing in. A lot of volume,” Mallory said. “It’s been a little too warm over the nights so the snow has been a little punchy. That’s a bigger deal when you’re only using your arms. But it’s still been pretty good.” For most of the week’s skiers, the fading snow on Rabbit Ears represents their last chance to get work in on snow until next winter. Even with a summer between snow-based workouts, they agreed there was plenty of positive to be found. “We got lots of hours on the snow and got lots of video,” Rawlings said. “We had a lot of dialogue about how to go faster and what we need to do in the offseason.” The benefits of the late-season work were more than enough to leave the nine Maine skiers feeling fulfilled. “There’s nothing like specificity,” Sweetser said. “You want to be a good skier? Ski. Running will make you fit, but it won’t make you a good skier.” The adaptive team managed to ski on several different trails in the area during its two-week camp. The Maine crew, meanwhile, continued skiing through the weekend. “This has been great,” Sweetser said. “We live at sea level, so doing a camp here at altitude is an advantage.” As the sun worked away on what remained of skiing season, Rawlings couldn’t hide his excitement. His skiers took advantage of the valley’s spring treats while they were in town. They worked at the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club’s weight room, kayaked in the Yampa and mountain biked dry area trails. But it was the way they milked nearly every last moment from the ski season that had him giddy. “There are never bad days skiing,” he said. “Just days you can’t ski.”

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Steamboat Pilot & Today | Section D

Routt County

LOCAL

Sunday, May 31, 2009 • www.steamboatpilot.com

SPOTLIGHT

City Editor: Mike Lawrence • 871-4233/mlawrence@steamboatpilot.com

From hearts to heads Heartful Hats gives something fun to chemo patients Margaret Hair PILOT & TODAY STAFF

Mellisa Baumgartner

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Age: 35 Occupation: Records/evidence manager, Routt County Sheriff’s Office Place of birth: Lamar

Q. When did you move to Routt County, and what brought you here? A. 2006. My husband received a work promotion. Q. What’s the biggest risk

you’ve taken recently? A. Processing unknown chemicals.

Q. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? A. Live your life today because tomorrow may never come. Q. What three things would you want people to know about you? A. 1. My family is the most important thing in my life. 2. I am an avid dirt biker. 3. I always say what’s on my mind. Q. What did you want to

be when you grew up? A. A teacher or a cop.

Q. If you could invite any four people to dinner, who would they be and what would you talk about? A. Joan of Arc, Cleopatra, Marie Antoinette and Susan B. Anthony. Women and power, of course. Q. In the Meatloaf song, “I’d do anything for love, but I won’t do that,” what is that? A. I would not give up my kids. Q. What was your first job? A. Carhop at Reid Diner

in La Junta.

Q. Who is your favorite superhero? Why? A. Wonder Woman. Let’s face it, she was the first kickbutt woman ever. Q. Do you have a tattoo? If so, what of and why did you choose it? A. Yes. Grateful Dead Bear because the Dead rock. Q. Do you have any pho-

bias?

A. Terrified of heights. Q. If you could go back in

time, to what event or time period would you go? A. Woodstock.

Favorites Book: Forensic science books Song: “Women are Smarter Than Men,” by the Grateful Dead Food: Italian Sport to watch: Supercross/ Motocross Vacation spot: Warm and sunny, those are the requirements Movie: “The Emperor’s New Groove” Magazine: Transworld Motocross

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Volunteers with the newly created Heartful Hats organization have completed hats for the summer and winter and are ready to hand them out. Pictured are, from left, program originator Marilyn McCaulley, hat-makers Tina Livingston, 15-year-old Remi Helm, Bettie Pierce, Juanita Davis, M.B. Warner, who made the glass mosaic, hat-maker Joanne Cannon and Infusion/Chemotheraphy Center Director Jan Fritz.

When Marilyn McCaulley picked up crocheting for the first time this winter, she couldn’t have imagined the volunteer craft effort her hobby would become. “I made a hat and thought that would be a fun thing if we could get together and have everybody make a hat, and I was originally thinking we could do it at Christmastime,”

For more For more information about Heartful Hats, a volunteer program that provides knit caps, baseball hats, bandanas and other head coverings for patients receiving chemotherapy treatments at Yampa Valley Medical Center, go by the Infusion/ Chemotherapy Center in the YVMC medical office building, or call program organizer Marilyn McCaulley at 846-3262.

she said. That idea grew into Heartful Hats, a service project for chemotherapy patients at Yampa Valley Medical Center that relies on volunteers to

make hats for those who have lost their hair during cancer treatments. Since February, the group has made about 150 head coverings. Rallying volunteers for the program came easily, McCaulley said. Seventeen people showed up for a crocheting session this winter at Steamboat Smokehouse. As it has grown, the group has come to include cancer survivors, family and friends of cancer patients and other community members. It’s See Hats, page 2D

Focus at the tee is birdies Haymaker Golf Course works to protect wetland areas, native species

aymaker Golf Course is a good place for birdies — on and off the fairways. With sustainability efforts and a reduced use of pesticides and water, the Steamboat Springs STORY BY city-owned ZACH FRIDELL golf course is hoping to make a name in environmental sustainability as it protects wetland areas across the course to support native species. Because of the course’s efforts, it earned an Audubon International Signature certification, the first course in Colorado to achieve that distinction. But to maintain the status, environmental consultant Lyn Halliday, president of Environmental Solutions Unlimited, said the course must continue to improve and balance lush greens with the dangers of too much pesticide or herbicide. “They are always tweaking things,” she said. “What a lot of the folks who manage these kinds of facilities are finding is that it’s not always ‘the more, the better.’ Different parts of your course require different amounts of water. Different times of year and different types of turf all have different demands.” Washwater and irrigation

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A red-winged blackbird flies last week over Haymaker Golf Course, which is an Audubon International Signature certified site because of the course’s efforts to maintain a natural habitat for the area’s native species. To keep its certified status, the course must continue to improve its offerings of lush greens.

water on the course are treated and recycled, and more than half of the course (130 acres) was preserved as natural open space, including 30 acres of undisturbed wetlands and 59 acres of undisturbed native grasslands. Local bird watcher Tom Litteral, with the Yampa Valley Birding Club, said he was happy the course managers took natural habitats into consideration when building the site. “It’s very impressive what they have saved in addition to the construction of the course to allow a friendly

arrangement between birds where they can feed and actually do the golf course a favor and remove some insects that they would normally have to use insecticide (on),” he said. Although some people might consider a lake more attractive if there were no tall grasses around the edges, Litteral said the course designers did the right thing by cultivating a natural marsh atmosphere. “They could have made them into sterile lakes with no vegetation along the edges, which, in a way, would meet

someone else’s idea for prettiness, but in a natural landscape, you need … vegetation along the edges. It allows feeding, resting and nesting areas,” he said. Yampatika Executive Director Sonja Macys, the former director of the Audubon Society of Tuscon, said the balance between the manicured and natural is tricky to maintain. “Pesticides are a pretty big double-edged sword as far as the environment goes. In some cases, a light coating of pesticides may be the only way to remove non-native species,”

she said. “Because we are so accustomed to beautiful lush green lawns, golf courses have been pointed at as a place that overdoes it.” But Macys said the wide variety of birds visible at the golf course show that native birds are able to thrive, including red-tailed hawks, kestrels and Swainson’s hawks. “A golf course with a wide open space like that is good for those raptors to get a bird’s eye view of what’s down there for lunch,” she said. See Course, page 2D

Soap Box Derby speeds through rain in Hayden 11-year-old winner Ian Weibel to race national competition Margaret Hair

PILOT & TODAY STAFF

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Ian Weibel maintained a head-down racing position to win the Yampa Valley Soap Box Derby on May 23, earning a place at the All-American Soap Box Derby championship in Ohio at the end of July. The Steamboat Springs 11year-old’s car, “Green Lightning,” sped down a 1,000-foot course on Crandall Avenue in Hayden during the ninth annual Yampa Valley event, which had a field of 12 racers ages 10 to 17 braving Memorial Day weekend

rain. Lilli Turton, of Hayden, came in second, and Connor Kunst, of Steamboat, took third place. Blair Weibel said her son — with help from his race mentor and father — spent about a week constructing his super-stock-grade car, which started as a mail-order kit. The winning craft was “largely kid-built, but parent-directed, because there’s no way a kid can build an entire soap-box car,” she said. Ian painted “Green Lightning” himself, decorating the car’s green body with a yellow

racing stripe down the middle and lighting embellishments on the sides. John Mertz, who has organized the race for the past five years, said this year’s group of competitors spent the day before the race training and testing their vehicles. Mertz had the racers move up the Crandall Avenue hill 25 yards at a time until they are at the top of the course, testing their brakes and steering capabilities along the way. JOHN MERTZ/COURTESY “They’re up and down that hill about 15 times on that trial Eleven-year-old Ian Weibel, of Steamboat Springs, won the ninth annual Yampa See Derby, page 2D

Valley Soap Box Derby in Hayden on May 23. It was the second year the race has been held on Crandall Avenue. Lilli Turton, of Hayden, left, took second place.

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Steamboat Pilot & Today • Sunday, May 31, 2009

Save the Date!

16th Annual Celebration of Life

Hospice Dinner Event Monday June 8th, 2009

at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort

Evening includes live entertainment and a chance to win one of 4 fabulous door prize trips to: Ireland, Maine, Denver and Hawaii! 6pm Cocktails • 7pm Dinner & Entertainment

Tickets are: $60 per person / $100 per couple $1,000 per Friends of Hospice Table

(includes reserved table for 10 and recognition in honor of or in memory of a person or persons)

www.hospicecelebration.com

COOKING WITH

Wolfgang Puck

can sometimes be bland. The same holds true for the aioli, classic French-style garlic mayonnaise. Like any sandwich condiment, it plays the role of sauce, adding moisture and flavor to every bite. In my version here, I add lots of chopped fresh basil leaves to make it even more aromatic and colorful. Feel free to vary the seasonings yourself by folding into the finished mayonnaise some chopped capers, celery, apple — almost anything you like. By the way, I know some home cooks are cautious about the slight risk of salmonella

or other food-borne illnesses in raw or slightly cooked eggs. To minimize that risk, use the freshest, cleanest grade-A or AA cage-free eggs available, making sure their shells aren’t cracked; refrigerate them properly; and be careful not to let the yolks or whites touch the outer shells. Or simply use good bottled mayonnaise instead, stirring in the seasonings to taste. Quickly roasting the chicken breasts helps keep the meat plump and juicy, though you could also saute, broil or grill them. Then, I slice up the meat and toss it while still warm with some aioli. Just imagine how juicy and flavorful that mixture is! (You could also substitute chopped leftover chicken.) Next comes the sandwich bread. I often use crusty rolls from the bakery, but you could substitute sourdough or

whole-grain slices. Toasting them briefly in the oven while you prepare the filling adds still more flavor and texture.

Roast chicken breast sandwiches with basil aioli Serves 4 Roast chicken breasts: 4 boneless skinless organic chicken breast halves, about 4 ounces each 1/2 cup peanut oil or vegetable oil 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Basil aioli: 2 cage-free egg yolks, at room temperature 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon minced garlic Salt Freshly ground white pepper 2 cups safflower oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Race braking area extended by 30 feet because of rain Derby continued from 1D ��

Call or stop by the VNA/Hospice ofﬁce at 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101 to purchase tickets. For more information call Suzi Mariano 970-871-7631 or smariano@nwcovna.org

or some reason, many people think that if you’re the chef of an upscale restaurant, you don’t eat sandwiches. That frustrates me, especially when I’ve been invited to what I think will be a casual lunch and I’m looking forward to a great sandwich, only to be served a plate of what the host considers fancier food. Even the most casual sandwiches can be creative. Take my recipe for roast chicken breast sandwiches with basil aioli. In every aspect, this recipe does its utmost to provide as intriguing, delicious and satisfying a meal as you’ll find anywhere. First, the chicken is marinated overnight with simple but aromatic seasonings: green onion, ginger, garlic and hot chili flakes. Together, they bring high excitement to a meat that

day, trying to get used to the length of the road and the nuisances,” Mertz said. Racers in the super-stock category must meet a 230-pound weight limit with the weight of their vehicle included. At the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio, — where Ian and his father will spend an all-expenses-paid week leading up to a July 25 competition — attendees also compete in a

stock category for younger racers and a master’s category for racers as old as 18. Ian thinks his edge in the May 23 event came from a few different factors, Blair Weibel said. “He thinks that his winning strategy was driving straight. And he was smaller than the other drivers, so he could really tuck into his car,” she said. Ian was inspired to enter the race after watching a friend compete in 2008, she said.

A rainy day didn’t do much to foil the derby, though organizers had to extend the braking area at the end of the course by about 30 feet, Mertz said. The event was set up to include 64 total runs but ended up having a few more because of a couple of close-call time differentials, he said. Of the 12 cars competing this year, 11 were on loan from a collection of used super-stock cars the Yampa Valley Soap Box Derby has collected from across

the state, Mertz said. In order to use the loaner cars, interested competitors were required to write essays about what it would mean to them to win the Hayden race. This year’s race was sponsored by Frank Roitsch and the Hayden Lions Club, American Legion Post 89 in Hayden, Steamboat Springs Rotary Club and Rockin’ J Cattle, Mertz said. To learn more about the Yampa Valley Soap Box Derby, go to www.yvsbd.org.

Volunteers can visit YVMC’s infusion center to participate Hats continued from 1D a widely varied group in age and occupation — including teenagers, school bus drivers and local artists — made up of people who want to give something back, McCaulley said. After an initial round of hat making, residents at Doak

Walker Care Center contacted McCaulley to express their interest in contributing to the project. When McCaulley presented the idea to the cancer services staff at YVMC, the doctors and nurses gladly accepted the chance to offer something fun to their patients. “They thought there would be a great need for it and it would be a really fun way for people in the Yampa Valley to support other people in the Yampa Valley who are undergoing chemotherapy treatments,” McCaulley said. Knit caps can get a little warm during a Yampa Valley

summer, so McCaulley — along with Heartful Hats volunteer and Steamboat Springs mixedmedia artist M.B. Warner — started throwing out ideas for warmer-weather headwear. Warner suggested doing a tiedye and fabric art project, and she led a two-night workshop at Colorado Mountain College’s Alpine Campus for volunteers to learn how to dye baseball caps, bucket hats and bandanas. She also crafted a mosaic to hang on a wall at YVMC’s Infusion/Chemotherapy Center. “It has little hooks at the bottom, so we can display the hats and so people that are in the infusion room getting chemo-

therapy can look at a bunch of different hats,” McCaulley said. “They can look at them, they can try them on … the display is changing all the time.” The rack features hats and other head coverings for men and women, said Jan Fritz, director of cancer services at YVMC. “Body image is a big thing” while undergoing chemotherapy treatments, Fritz said, and the Heartful Hats project offers a wide spectrum of styles. Anyone interested in contributing to the Heartful Hats program can visit YVMC’s Infusion/Chemotherapy Center for more information and to look at knitting patterns.

Course restaurant uses nontoxic cleaners Course continued from 1D

Business changes The business side of the golf course also is working to increase sustainability, said Karen Riggio, general manager of the on-site Staxx restaurant. “We only buy nontoxic cleaners that we use for sanitizing and cleaning in the kitchen, and most of those are also not in aerosol cans but they’re concen-

trate that we dilute with water,” she said, in order to save packaging and make the cleaner last longer. Recycling centers also have been set up around the center, and guests are encouraged to use the option. Head golf professional Hank Franks said it’s a work in progress. “We still have some educating to do out on the course, but the staff is dedicated to sorting out recyclables and delivering

them to the recycling center,” he said in a news release. Halliday agreed and said that although the course has made strides in increasing sustainability, the work can’t stop. “There’s never really a finish line for sustainability. It’s continually improving and finding new ways and new technology,” she said. —To reach Zach Fridell, call 871-4208 or e-mail zfridell@steamboatpilot.com

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Castle — Rhodehamel Kristi Castle and Danny Rhodehamel would like to announce their upcoming wedding. The couple is planning a June 20, 2009, wedding in Columbine. Kristi and Danny were engaged Oct. 16, 2008, at a Colorado Avalanche vs. Philadelphia Flyers game on center ice in Denver. They are thrilled to be sharing their life together and look forward to the journey of starting a family in such a wonderful town. The couple currently resides in Stagecoach. Kristi is a professional therapeutic sports massage therapist, and Danny is vice president of INYOPools.com.

Kayden Storm McLean, son of Marleena McLean, of Hayden, was born at 4:46 a.m. May 21, 2009. He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. His grandmother is Paula Knutson, of Hayden. He has two sisters, TiaLynn and Mikaela. Colin Chapin Clark, son of Jennifer Kerr and Ben Clark, of Steamboat Springs, was born at 6:28 p.m. May 20, 2009. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 inches long. Miley Isabella Silva, daughter of Jennifer Bernal and Felix Silva, of Craig, was born at 8:14 a.m. May 16, 2009. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Her grandparents are Miguel and Josefa Bernal, of Craig; and Fidel and Felipa Silva, of Mexico. She has one sibling, Avery.

Kelly Murphy, of Steamboat Springs, and Richard Tamale, of Kampala, Uganda, were married May 4, 2009. Fiona Namuddu and Nathern Ssali stood as witnesses for the couple in a civil ceremony held at the courthouse in downtown Kampala. Kelly and Richard honeymooned in Bujagali Falls, Uganda. The couple will continue a long distance relationship while Richard finishes his software engineering program at ApTech school in Kampala. After his graduation, they plan to split their time between Steamboat and Kawempe, Uganda.

From the Friday, June 1, 1934, edition of The Steamboat Pilot: In keeping with the improvements already made at the bathhouse and at various springs, H.W. Gossard will build a handsome cobblestone structure at the entrance to the race and rodeo field to be completed in the Fourth of July celebration. The cobblestone fence would be 7 feet high. The race and rodeo field is destined to become the center for all amusement attractions of Northwest Colorado, filling need for fairs, rodeos, races and gatherings for the entire section. There is no doubt that

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP OF STEAMBOAT Sundays Worship Service at 10 a.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. Call 879-2637. HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH 524 Oak St., 879-0671. Saturday Mass at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. (in Spanish); Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. (8:30 a.m. during ski season) and 4:30 p.m.; Mass at 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; and 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. On Holy days, Mass is at 5:30 PM. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH 755 Concordia Lane (Corner of Maple Street and Amethyst Drive — above high school football field), 879-0175. Sunday worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m. CHRIST COVENANT REFORMED CHURCH Sunday worship at 10 a.m. at the Pavilion at PerryMansfield Performing Arts School and Camp. Call Del at 879-5729 or Damon at 276-1200. BUDDHIST CENTER OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS Meditation and Dharma talk are at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at 2550 Copper Frontage Road, No. 201, off of Elk River Road in Copper Ridge Business Park. Call 8795425 for a recorded schedule.

BAHA’I FAITH Call Sandy at 846-9994.

Jaydon, left, and Jaxson Fryer May 29 Age: 6

Does your child have an upcoming birthday? We want to make it extra special by publishing his or her photo in the Steamboat Pilot & Today. The Steamboat Birthday Club is free of charge and open to children ages 1 to 12. For details, call Nicole Miller at 871-4246 or e-mail nmiller@steamboatpilot.com

Kelly Murphy and Richard Tamale were married May 4, 2009.

transform the grounds into a field worthy of any kind of public entertainment or amusement.

Looking Back Articles from our archives

The social welfare survey starts soon for Steamboat

several counties will consider in the near future holding one great fair at this field, combining the small attractions of the past. The completed structure will be dedicated as part of the Fourth of July celebration. Many improvements are being made at the grounds. The track will be rebuilt, the grandstand improved, and brush will be removed for the coming celebration. This will be part of the permanent finishing that eventually will

Harold Drinkwater, of Denver, supervisor for Routt and Moffat counties in the state social welfare survey, was in Steamboat Springs on Saturday and Sunday. The work in Steamboat Springs will take a month and perhaps six weeks to complete. It will start June 10. Welfare societies of the town will be asked to appoint their own committees to assist Mr. Drinkwater in the county survey, which is part of a state project.

New postmaster will be named soon in Hayden It has been learned semiofficially from Washington that Melvin F. Hofstetter, member of a pioneer family there, has been selected as the new postmaster in Hayden. In due course of events, he will receive his commission and take over the office, usually requiring several weeks. He will take the place of Byron T. Shelton, also a pioneer, who has made such a record in the office of postmaster that his retention was asked by a large percentage of the population. It is part of the political game that a change should be made, and the people there are pleased that the choice should fall on Melvin Hofstetter.

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ALPINE RESORT MINISTRIES 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Vista overlook on Tower Run. Call Dr. Kent Osteen 870-1992 or 879-7062.

HAR MISHPACHA “The Mountain Family” Jewish Community Group. Call 879-2082 for information.

Improvements will be made at rodeo grounds 75 YEARS AGO

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

ECKANKAR, RELIGION OF THE LIGHT AND SOUND OF GOD Worship service is at 11 a.m. the first Sunday of the month at the Community Center, 1605 Lincoln Ave. Call 736-0202. ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Ninth and Oak streets, P.O. Box 722. Sunday, 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (no music); 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (music/child care) in new church; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School— all ages; Thursday, 7 a.m., Holy Eucharist in old church.

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Lillian Lanae Steelman, daughter of Laci Smith and Greg Steelman, of Oak Creek, was born at 9:25 a.m. May 22, 2009. She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Her grandparents are Richard and Kay Smith, of Collbran; Richard and Jamie Wisecup, of Oak Creek; and Kitty Steelman, of Mays Landing, N.J.

Kristi Castle and Danny Rhodehamel will be married June 20, 2009.

Steamboat Pilot & Today • Sunday, May 31, 2009

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Church phone: 879-0220; 879-0224. Sunday meetings: 9 a.m. Sacrament Meeting; 10:20 a.m. Sunday School and Primary; 11:10 a.m. Priesthood, Relief Society, Young Men and Young Women. 1155 Central Park Drive. ANCHOR WAY BAPTIST CHURCH — SBC 40650 Anchor Way, Steamboat II, 879-7062 or 8790674. Sunday traditional worship 8:45 a.m.; Bible study and Sunday school 9:50 a.m.; contemporary worship 10:45 a.m.; Hispanic worship service, 6 p.m. EUZOA BIBLE CHURCH Meets at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays at 32305 R.C.R. 38 in Strawberry Park. Nursery provided at both services. Call 879-0123 or visit www.euzoa.com. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 970-871-4927, 347 12th St. Saturday services 10 a.m.-Noon with worship at 11 a.m. STEAMBOAT CHRISTIAN CENTER 879-0063. The Log Church across from the Fairfield Inn on Hwy 40. Sunday services 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Spanish service 7 p.m. www.steamboatchristian.com CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Meetings held at 3000 Elk River Road. Public meeting and Watchtower Study, 1 p.m. Sunday. Bible study, ministry school and service meeting, 7:30 p.m. Thursday. For more information, call 879-4075.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 879-1446 or 870-9583. One mile north of U.S. Highway 40 on Elk River Road west of Steamboat. Sunday services: 10 a.m. Sunday School (all ages welcome); 11 a.m. Morning Worship; 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH Seventh and Oak streets. Sunday services at 10:30 a.m.; first and third Wednesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Eighth and Oak streets, 879-1290. Alternative worship services at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays. The regular Sunday worship service will be at 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 879-6670. 1698 Lincoln Ave. Sunday — Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE MOVEMENT OF SPIRITUAL INNER AWARENESS (MSIA) Mondays 7 to 9:30 p.m. 1/2 hour peace meditation, plus video tape seminar by John-Roger — discussion following. Call for location and more information 879-3157. Counseling and ceremonies available. STEAMBOAT SPRINGS EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Meets at Christian Heritage School in Heritage Park. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m., followed by Discipleship classes for all ages at 11:15 a.m. Call 879-3020.

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HAYDEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - UCC 202 E. Jefferson Ave., Hayden, 276-3510. Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. and youth group at 6 p.m. HAYDEN CHURCH OF CHRIST 301 E. Jefferson, 276-7268. Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; Bible Study 10 a.m., Ladies Bible class 12:30 p.m.; and Evening Worship Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. MISSION OF GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Harvest Dr. and Cactus Street. 276-3111. Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening and special services as announced.

SOUTH ROUTT GRACE EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH WISCONSIN SYNOD Services are held on the second Sundays of the month. Worship and Bible study at 6 p.m. Call 7362491 or 638-4647. COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 736-3324 or 736-2463. Corner of Oak and Sharp, Oak Creek. Sunday 10 a.m. Worship.; Ecumenical Youth Club on Wednesday 6:30 p.m. SOUTH ROUTT BIBLE CHURCH Highway 131 Oak Creek, 736-8422. Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Prayer and share, 11 a.m. Wednesday; AWANA Youth Program 6 p.m. ST. MARTIN OF TOURS CATHOLIC CHURCH Sharp and Williams, Oak Creek, 879-0671. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass. (11 a.m. during ski season) 7 a.m. Holy Days FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Yampa, 638-4622. Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m. evening worship. Thursday service from 6 to 7:30 p.m. YAMPA BIBLE CHURCH Sunday school 9:45 to 11 a.m.; Sunday morning worship 11 a.m.; Prayer Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. McCOY COMMUNITY CHURCH 653-4302, McCoy. Sundays 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and Bible study. 10:30 a.m. Church services.

Support Groups Adult literacy programs are available in Steamboat through CMC. Free, individualized diagnosis, tutoring and GED preparation. Call CMC at 879-4444. Advocates Against Battering and Abuse is a crisis-intervention organization for battered women and their families. Rape crisis counseling also is offered. The hotline (879-8888) is answered at all hours. Call 879-2141. Alcoholics Anonymous is a support group for people who want to quit drinking. Meetings are at 437 Oak St., upstairs. SUNDAYS: 9 a.m., open; 7 p.m., open (speaker) MONDAYS: 7 a.m., open; 6:45 p.m. men’s only; 7 p.m., women’s only at Concordia Lutheran Church; 8 p.m., closed (step) TUESDAYS: 7 a.m. open; 6:45 p.m. newcomers; 8 p.m. open WEDNESDAYS: 7 a.m. open; 5:30 p.m. open; 8 p.m. closed (big book) THURSDAYS: 6 a.m. open; noon, step study; 8 p.m. open FRIDAYS: 7 a.m.; 9 a.m. women’s; 5:45 p.m. (at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church); 7 p.m. open. SATURDAYS: 7 a.m. open; 7 p.m. closed Oak Creek open meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at Oak Creek Library, 227 Dodge St. Call 736-8371. Al-Anon is a support group for persons whose lives have been affected by another’s drinking. Meetings at 437 Oak St., upstairs. Call 7238660. MONDAYS: Noon WEDNESDAYS: Noon THURSDAYS: Step study 5:30 p.m. SATURDAYS: 10 a.m. (ACA) SUNDAYS: 11 a.m., 4 p.m. Teens in Recovery Al-Anon is a support group for young people whose lives have been affected by another’s drinking. Call 879-1729. Autism Asperger Awareness of Steamboat meets the first Monday of the month at United Methodist Church, Eighth and Oak. Call Janna 871-1418. Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery program, meets at Concordia Lutheran Church, 755 Concordia Lane in Steamboat, at 6:15 p.m. on Thursdays. Call 879-0175 for more information. Crisis Pregnancy Support Group provides confidential support from a Christian perspective for those coping with unplanned pregnancy. Call 871-1307. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia Support Group Call Jody Akers at 879-1282. Compassionate Friends is a self-help organization offering friendship and understanding to bereaved parents and siblings. Meeting are at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the First Congregational Church, 6th and Green streets in Craig. English as a Second Language provides instruction for people who are not native English speakers. Call 870-4534. Foster Parent Support Group is open to all Routt County foster parents or people seriously interested in becoming foster parents. The group meets bimonthly. For infor mation call Dena Joslyn at 879-1540. Heartbeat offers support for those who have lost a loved one or been touched by suicide.

Call Ronna Autrey at 871-0682 or 875-2941 to find out more about group meetings. Depression/Bipolar Support Group for those who have been diagnosed with these diseases, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2 at Yampa Valley Medical Center. Friends and family always welcome. Call Ronna Autrey at 871-0682 or 875-2941. Hospice of Steamboat offers support for people who are grieving the death of a loved one. Anyone interested in joining an educational support group should call Carol Gordon at 870-3232. Learning Unlimited is an adult literacy program for people who would like to improve reading skills. Call 870-4542. Meals on Wheels provides meals for seniors 60 or older for $3 suggested donation. It serves seniors in South Routt, Hayden and Steamboat Springs and provides transportation to meals and medical appointments. Call 879-0633. Narcotics Anonymous is a support group for persons with addictions to substances. Meetings are at 437 Oak St., upstairs. The public can feel free to call the club house at 879-4882. TUESDAYS: 5:30 p.m. open; THURSDAYS: 6:45 p.m. open; SUNDAYS: 5:30 p.m. open Newborn Network is a parent service, focusing on families with infants. Trained volunteers are available to visit families in the home and there are weekly “Baby Get-Togethers” in Oak Creek, Hayden and Steamboat. Call 879-0977. Parent Connection, for families of children with attention deficit disorder and similar conditions, meets at 6:15 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the library house. Call 879-7879. Parents of Preemies and Special Infant Care Linking Energy offers mentoring and resource information to parents of preemies. Call Tracy at 736-0025. Post-Abortion Support Group provides information and support for women dealing with symptoms of post-abortion stress. Call 871-1307. Rational Recovery is a support group for those looking for non-spiritual sobriety and/ or substance-abuse assistance. Call 8799646. Wee Life is a support system for women with unplanned pregnancies who choose to have their babies. It offers education guidance, community resource information, support groups, maternity and baby clothes and furnishings. Call Sandy Deetz at 736-1047. Wellness Group, a support group for people with cancer or other chronic illness, meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. every first and third Wednesday at the Visiting Nurse Association office. Yampa Valley Cancer Support Group is a support group meeting in the evening on the third Wednesday of the month at the Visiting Nurse Association Conference Room. Call Jan Fritz 879-1632.

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Steamboat Pilot & Today • Sunday, May 31, 2009

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News from South Routt’s Lila Rider and Hayden’s Laurie Hallenbeck

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Doak news and visitors

A man was recovering from surgery recently, and a nurse stopped by his hospital bed to ask him if he was doing OK. “Yes,” the man said, “but I sure didn’t appreciate all the four-letter words the surgeon was using during the operation!” “What did he say?” the nurse asked. “He said ‘oops,’” the man replied.

Bunches of bridge players The bridge players were out in full force this week and have been playing regularly Tuesdays and Fridays. Everyone involved is enjoying the action.

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A big thank you to all those who responded to our request for jewelry to use as bingo prizes at Doak Walker Care Center. The donations have been a huge help and are greatly appreciated. It’s nice to have some variety to look at!

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Happy birthday Marv Shively turned 92 on Tuesday and celebrated with friends and a meal of hamburgers, fries and chocolate cake. Here’s to many more, Marv!

Memorial Day Several Doak residents, including veterans Grace Dubindorf, Elvin Miles and Don Lufkin, traveled by bus to Steamboat Springs Cemetery on Monday for the Memorial Day service. Other Doak residents commemorated the occasion with a movie, coffee and dough-

Bettie Pierce has had frequent visits from family and loved ones. Clarice Reid’s son has been in visiting with her. Marilyn Goggin visited with Lila on May 24. Elvin and Gordon Miles enjoyed visits from loved ones lately. Phyllis Fulton has been enjoying visits from family members lately. Jim Goggin, of Yampa, visited Doak residents Tuesday. Jim Nowak, of Steamboat Springs, has been a regular visitor at Doak. Carol Rickman frequently has had guests at Doak. Phyllis Burrowes has been enjoying visits from her daughter and other family members.

Welcome, newcomers A big welcome to the several new residents of Doak Walker Care Center. It’s great to have you here.

Thanks to the staff Thanks to all the staff at the Doak who, as always, do so much for the residents to make their lives better.

Hayden Compiled by Laurie Hallenbeck

Happy birthday Happy birthday wishes to Nicholas Hughes, Lauren Frentress, Megan Svoboda, Michael Brazelton, Tim Frentress Sr., Marilyn Frentress and Clint Ginther.

Happy anniversary Anniversary wishes to Dutch and Mary Williams, Levi and Amanda Archuleta, and Tim and Karen Gilroy.

Vacation time Zach Wusterwald headed to South Dakota for a month to visit his family. He will be returning to teach fourth and fifth grade next year at Hayden

Valley Elementary School. Mandy Deckler and family spent Memorial Day weekend camping. Lori Laird and her grandson, Taylor Powell, traveled to Kansas recently to attend the graduation of Lori’s sister.

Activities and events The Totally Kids Summer camp is up and running. They have done several activities this week, including swimming, bowling and making crafts. Wet and Wild was Wednesday. The Hayden Archery 4-H Club gathered Tuesday and practiced improving their skills. The Hayden Gun 4-H Club met Thursday and practiced working honing their skills with air rifles. The Safari Club International has its meetings at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month, with the first meeting to be held June 4 at the Golden Cavvy Restaurant. Members and anybody wanting to become a member are welcome to attend. Plan to attend the Just Dance recital at 6 p.m. June 6 at the Hayden High school auditorium. The dancers have been practicing all year and are ready to perform.

Class notes Mellor named student of the month for Rotary Club Jonathan Mellor, a senior at Steamboat Springs High School, has been named the Rotary Student of the Month for May. Mellor was active with the high school’s Science Olympiad Team. Adept with computers, he assisted the technology Mellor department and other students at the school. He also excels in math and science.

Mellor is the son of Nancy Ciran and Dale Mellor, of Steamboat. He was recognized May 20 at the Rotary Club’s regular luncheon meeting.

High school counselor Dudley earns certification Steamboat Springs High School counselor Gayle Dudley has been certified as an educational planner. Certification requires a master’s degree in counseling in addition to extensive knowledge of the college counseling process, visitation to more than 100 colleges in a five-year period and a written examination. Dudley, who also is certified as a Palmer/Plesch sewing instructor, owns Steamboat Educational Options, which offers private college counseling and small-group sewing instruction.

Craig resident provides monetary gift to CNCC Dave DeRose, owner of Masterworks Mechanical, pledged a donation for the development of the proposed Career and Technical Center at Colorado Northwestern Community College’s new campus site in Craig. Denise Wade, a spokeswoman for CNCC, DeRose said the college wouldn’t disclose the amount of the gift, but she said it would be paid during a fiveyear period. The Craig campus’ energyrelated programs, including power plant technology, industrial electrician, mine safety training and specialized mine training would be located in the

17,000 square-foot career and technical center. The Community Partners Building Futures, a major gift campaign that began last year to examine community needs and how to address them, has raised more than $2 million toward the career and technical center and $6.6 million toward the $8.3 million total campaign goal.

2006 SSHS grad named to DePaul winter dean’s list Erin Bomberg, a 2006 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School, was named to the DePaul University dean’s list for the 2009 winter quarter. To make the list, full-time students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above on a four-point scale. More than 23,000 students attend DePaul, a Catholic university in Chicago.

Marinate chicken breasts the night before Puck continued from 2D Sandwiches: 4 good-quality crusty sandwich rolls 4 slices organic provolone cheese (optional) 4 leaves organic Romaine lettuce, cut crosswise into thin strips 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced The night before, start marinating the chicken breasts. In a shallow nonreactive dish large enough to hold them in a single layer, stir together the peanut oil, green onion, ginger, garlic and pepper flakes. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat them evenly. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, prepare the aioli. In a food processor fitted with the stain-

less-steel blade, or in a blender, put the egg yolks, basil, mustard, garlic and a little salt and white pepper. Process until smooth. With the machine running, slowly pour in the oil in a steady stream until it has all been added and the mixture is emulsified to a smooth, thick, creamy consistency. Add the lemon juice and adjust the seasonings to taste. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade. Place them in a single layer in a small roasting pan or on a baking sheet. Roast until they are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove them from the oven and transfer to a cutting board, covering them loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil. Raise the oven temperature to 450 degrees F. To assemble the sandwiches, with

a serrated bread knife, carefully cut the rolls horizontally in half. Place them on a baking sheet with their top halves cut side down and their bottom halves cut side up. If you like, place 1 slice of provolone on the bottom half of each roll. Bake until the rolls are lightly toasted and the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, with a sharp knife, cut the chicken breasts crosswise into very thin slices. Put the slices in a mixing bowl and add a little of the aioli to taste, tossing the chicken slices lightly to coat them evenly. Arrange the chicken on top of the cheese on the bottom halves of each roll. Top with romaine, tomato, and red onion. Spread some more aioli generously on the cut side of the top half of each roll, and place on top of the sandwiches. Serve immediately.

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