This week is showing definite signs of activity. Several land parcels and lots are under contract as well as a variety of condos, townhomes and single-family properties. Pending sales have been holding steady over 100 for the past few weeks and showings are on the increase in our office.

Everyone is gearing up for Labor Day weekend where there is something for everyone! The Wild West Air Fest, Steamboat Stage Race, Stock Dog Challenge and more. Check out the chamber’s website for more details. The weather has been beautiful so make your plans today!

Here are a few article from the Steamboat Pilot & Today:

Real estate transactions for Aug. 13 to 19, 2010 

http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/aug/22/real-estate-transactions-aug-13-19-2010/

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The 8-week program drew 265 youngsters in a reading incentive game, 419 who attended weekly activity programs and 913 who entered a trivia contest to win prizes from local sponsors.

The culmination of the program occurred on the library grounds when 125 children and parents gathered on August 5^th for a Rotary sponsored free dinner of hot dogs, chips, watermelon and lemonade.  The Yampa Valley Boys performed sing alongs and members of the Spellbinders storytelling group told spooky campfire stories.

After the party, 37 youngsters, dubbed “Uber Readers” who read 50 hours or more during the summer, joined 15 parent volunteers for a “sleep over” within the library.  They enjoyed games, crafts, a movie, reading and loads of popcorn.

“Rotary’s contribution made a significant impact on helping the Library’s Youth Services Department encourage, inspire and reward the many young readers of our valley,” Children’s Librarian Sarah Kostin said.  “The Summer Reading Program instills a joy of reading, a value of libraries and a strong sense of community within the minds and hearts of our children,” she said.

Team Rotary on Sunday, August 8th

Rotarians rolled up their sleeves, donned work boots and tackled the new multi-purpose trail building project for the third weekend in a row on August 7th and 8th.

“Frankly, I’ve been amazed at how much of the trail we’ve cleared so far,” Grant Fenton said.  Workers followed behind a Bobcat machine as they cleared a five-foot path through thick brush, edged the sides with Pulaski pick axes, McLeod’s (heavy duty rake/hoes), limb loppers and hand saws, and separated vegetation from the dirt.

Once the trail is cleared hundreds of yards of fill dirt will be required to build up the trail base.

Fenton said that the trail may be finished within six to eight weeks, but he also said that schedule was “pretty optimistic.”

Rotary has teamed with Routt County Riders, a local bicycling group to build the trail, which ultimately will be about five miles long.

“We want to invite others in the community to participate in the trail-building,” Fenton said.  “After all, the trail will be used by a variety of different users.”

For more information about how you can help, contact Fenton at 970-846-1560 or grant@steamboatinvestments.com

Rotarians worked on the new multi-purpose trail Sunday, August first near Cow Creek

Rotarian Leslie Gamel tackles Jeff Steinke and Cam Boyd

the trail

Rex Brice, John and Debbie Aragon and Coleman Cook

If you want  more info please email me at angela@yoursteamboathome.com

Article from Steamboat Pilot & Today:

Multiple Listing Service adds green qualities 

http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/jul/11/multiple-listing-service-adds-green-qualities/