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WEDNESDAY January 5, 2011

Vail saw $20k more than expected in Nov Diamond ring lost, honest man found Gypsum land ready for retail center

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Local to launch Motocrossboard invention tonight By John O’Neill Mountaineer Contributing Writer Former Vail resident Andrew Keel loves snowboarding, and when he moved back to Atlanta for school, he

couldn’t give it up. the Performance Concepts CEO will Despite Georgia’s lack of snow, Keel reveal to the public tonight at 7 p.m. at figured out a way to mimic the sensa- Paddy’s in Eagle-Vail. tion of snowboarding on Atlanta’s flatThe motocrossboard is a motorter, less-than-white terrain with the in- powered, stand-up recreational vehicle vention of the motocrossboard, which [See MOTOCROSSBOARD, page 15]

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A rally that pushed stocks up nearly 7 percent in December took a pause yesterday as traders shrugged off a pickup in factory orders and a sharp rise in monthly sales from General Motors and Ford. The Dow rose 20.43 points, or 0.2 percent, to end the day at 11,691.18. The S&P 500 index dipped 1.69 points, or 0.1 percent, to close at 1,270.20. The Nasdaq lost 10.27 points, or 0.4 percent, to 2,681.25.

Schleper gets best World Cup finish so far this season at night slalom Vail local, 4 time Olympian takes 8th in Zagreb, Croatia U.S. Ski Team veteran and Vail native Sarah Schleper finished eighth in yesterday’s World Cup night slalom in Zagreb, Croatia. For Schleper, a four-time Olympian whose last World Cup podium came in 2005 when she won a slalom in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, it was the best race of the World Cup season thus far. Austria’s Marlies Schild won the coveted Snow Queen Trophy by .75 seconds. Amidst the fog and icy conditions, 66 women charged out of the start for the first run of the legendary Zagreb night slalom. With big prize money on the line, the women went all out with hopes of clinching the victory, including Schleper who sat in fifth after the first run. This race marked Schild’s fourth slalom victory of the season and third-in-a-row win. Yesterday’s race was also the third time she has been crowned Snow Queen in Zagreb. Tuesday’s result puts Schleper back inside the slalom World Cup top 30 as well as a generous prize purse of $3,990 in her pocket. Schild earned $55,873 [See SCHLEPER, page 12] LEFT: U.S. Ski Team racer and Vail local Sarah Schleper looks back after crossing the finish line at the Zagrab, Croatia, World Cup night slalom race yesterday. Schleper finished 8th. AP photo.

Power shift on Capital Hill

Republicans are set to take control of the House of Representatives today when the 112th Congress convenes at noon. One of the first orders of business will be the election of Ohio Republican John Boehner as speaker, replacing Democrat Nancy Pelosi. Across the Capitol in the Senate, Democrats retained their majority in the November elections. But the 60 Senate seats they controlled two years ago – enough to push through much of President Barack Obama’s agenda – will fall to 53. On the brink of power, House Republicans challenged Obama yesterday to join them in a drive to cut federal spending, ban earmarks for favored projects and [See THE UPDATE, page 7]

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Andrew Keel rides his motorcrossboard invention in the Paddy’s parking lot yesterday. The MXB Shocker, shown here, will be unveiled at a launch party at Paddy’s in EagleVail tonight at 7 p.m. Avery Cunliffe photo.

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Last February, part-time Eagle County residents Roger Ward and his wife, Janis Wackenhut Ward, lost an extremely valuable diamond ring … then found a caring community and an incredibly honest stranger. The payback is taking place this week in Vail, with happy endings all around. Lost The story started on a hectic day last February when the Wards, parttime Cordillera residents (a second home community west of Vail), headed to the Eagle County Airport to catch a flight back to their Miami home. In the car, Janis slipped off her diamond ring and dropped it into her lap in order to apply hand lotion. The ring is unique. Roger, a retired businessman, had purchased the approximate 12 karat yellow diamond at an estate sale, then commissioned a jeweler to design a special ring commemorating the couple’s 30th wedding anniversary. “It was something that she cherished,” he notes. Unfortunately, in the bustle of catching a plane, Janis forgot about the ring in her lap and exited the car at the airport. The ring dropped to the pavement in the baggage-unloading lane. The Wards boarded their flight, unaware that the ring was missing until they reached their home in Miami late that evening. Janis immediately realized what had likely happened to the jewelry. The distraught couple contacted American Airlines, who in turn placed a call to airport administration. The following morning in the midst of a heavy snowstorm the county’s curbside staff, along with

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Honesty has its rewards. Minnesota resident Mark Epple and his family are enjoying a ski vacation stay in Cordillera after Epple found and returned a valuable diamond ring lost at the Eagle County Airport. From left are Jake, Zoe, Karen, Soren and Mark Epple. In the background are members of the Cammack family, friends who joined the Epples on vacation.

American Airline employees began searching. They walked the ramps, scoured the parking lot and baggage area and dug through plowed snow, looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack. They could not find the missing ring. Found Unknown to the Wards and the airport staff, the ring had been found shortly after it was lost. Mark Epple of Minneapolis and his wife, Karen, were headed back home after a skiing vacation at Beaver Creek with friends. Hustling to catch their flight at the Eagle County Airport, Epple happened to look down at the curb as he unloaded suitcases. Something shiny caught his eye. He picked up what proved to be a sizable ring. Initially, he assumed it was a piece of costume jewelry. In a hurry to depart, he dropped the ring into

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his pocket, figuring he would deal with it when he got back home. Once home, he took a closer look at the slightly dented jewelry, which appeared to have been run over by a car. Noting the weight and the shine of the jewelry, he locked in the family safe, then e-mailed the airport’s lost and found department and left a message indicating he may have found something of value. Airport employees immediately put Ward in touch with Epple. Ward described the missing ring, and then sent Epple a photograph of the jewelry to confirm his story. A Brinks courier delivered the ring back to Miami, where the original jeweler made some structural repairs. All of the diamonds were intact. Epple refused Ward’s offer of a reward, saying he knew it was right to return to the Wards what was rightfully theirs. He viewed the incident as a lesson for his three kids. [See DIAMOND RING, page 13]

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Vail saw $20k more revenue New Winter Menu! than expected in November NEWS

Town on track to meet 2010 budget This Thanksgiving, the town of Vail got an extra helping. According to a memorandum distributed to the town council by Vail’s Sales Tax Administrator Sally Lorton, the town brought in just more than $660,000 in sales tax in No-

vember, almost $21,000 more than expected. The extra revenue puts Vail 3.47 percent above their budget for 2010 so far. According to the memorandum, Vail has been over budget most months of 2010, but fell short in January, April, May and

October. As of the first of December, the town collected more than $14.6 million dollars in sales tax – almost half a million more than budgeted for. To meet the budget, Vail will have to bring in just less than $2 million in sales tax in December. In 2009, December sales tax revenue was more than $2.5 million.

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Gypsum land ready for retail center By Matt Minich Mountaineer Staff Writer The plans are already laid out for a new commercial development near the airport in Gypsum. The so-called “Lehmann parcels,” which take up about 75 acres between the runway and Highway 6, are “shovel ready”

for a collection of big-box retail stores, said Ron Byrne, the broker managing the sale of the land. Byrne’s company is asking $12.7 million for the land, a recession-era price he said is far below to $18-20 million the owner estimated the value of the land to be. “The drop in price is indicative

of what’s going on in the rest of the world right now,” he said. The owners have received approval from the town of Gypsum to develop 470,000 square feet of retail on the land, Byrne said. That approval is good only until 2015. Lana Gallegos, a senior planner with the town of Gypsum, confirmed the site is generally approved for commercial retail use, though she said some more work would have to be done to address details of any design. “The bulk of the approvals are done,” she said.

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Beaver Creek Telemark series kicks off with coed workshop January 8 Beaver Creek will host its first coed telemark workshop of the season on Saturday, Jan. 8, providing a social and learning environment for all ability level telemark skiers. The workshop provides an opportunity to develop basic technique or refine skills in a relaxed, supportive and fun learning environment. Instruction will be provided by top pros from the Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School. Additional coed telemark workshops in Beaver Creek will be offered Feb. 5 and 26 and March 12. The coed workshops are geared towards men and women of all abilities, ages 17 and up. Instructors will be focusing on technique andmovement analysis. Beaver Creek will also host kids’ telemark workshops scheduled for Jan. 23 and Feb. 27. The kids’ workshops are for ages 6-15 and offer an introduction into the telemark experience. Kids’ tele clinics are limited to 24 students andare taught by Beaver Creek instructors, along with special guest instructor Tele Ned who will spend time with each group. A Kids’ Tele rental punch card is available for $105 and provides five rentals. All workshops take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and reservations are strongly encouraged. Participants should meet at the Beaver Creek Nordic Center at 8:30 a.m. Discounted rentals from top manufactures are available including boots from Garmont and Scarpa and skis from K2, Fischer, Volkl, and Rossignol. Adults who need to rent equipment for the day are encouraged to arrive between 8-8:15 a.m. to allow time for proper fitting. Workshops are $85 per person for the lesson only. The lift ticket and lesson price is $147 per person. Discounted telemark equipment rentals are available for participants. Call the Nordic Center for the Tele Ned workshop details. Beaver Creek’s weekly “Tele Tuesdays� are geared

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towards beginners and are designed to provide a social gathering where first-time and beginner telemark skiers are introduced to the sport and receive instruction from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tele Tuesdays take place throughout the winter and guests who plan to enroll in the beginner lesson should register at the Nordic Center. All other participants can meet either at the Nordic Center or the Coyote Cafe. A discounted instruction price of $65 per person is offered for the lesson only and discounted equipment rentals are available. For information on the workshops or general telemark instruction, call the Beaver Creek Nordic Center at 754-5313 or visit www.beavercreek.com.

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Wednesday 1/5 Little Fockers (PG-13) 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 9:50 PM How Do You Know (PG-13) 12:30 PM 3:30 PM Tron: Legacy (PG) 1:30 PM 4:45 PM 8:15 PM The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlo (NR) 6:30 PM Aprés ski menu available till 5pm. Proud sponsor and venue for the Vail 2011 Film Festival

Everyone’s favorite pic-a-nic basket-stealing bear comes to the big screen in “Yogi Bear,” a new adventure, filmed in 3D, that combines live action with computer animation. Dan Aykroyd stars as the voice of Yogi, Jellystone Park’s notorious troublemaker, and Justin Timberlake as the voice of Boo Boo, Yogi’s faithful pal and co-conspirator in his never-ending schemes to separate park visitors from their lunches. Faced with his biggest challenge ever, Yogi must prove he really is “smarter than the average bear,” as he and Boo Boo join forces with Ranger Smith to find a way to save the park from closing forever.

“Tron: Legacy” is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), looks into his father’s disappearance and finds himself pulled into the digital world of Tron where his father has been living for 25 years. Along with Kevin’s loyal confidant Quorra (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-and-death journey of escape across a visually-stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous.

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overhaul the nation’s tax code. Obama, speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One as he flew home from a year-end vacation in Hawaii, predicted Republicans would “play to their (political) base” initially. He added, “But I’m pretty confident that they’re going to recognize that our job is to govern and make sure that we are delivering jobs for the American people.”

Moderate leader assassinated

The governor of Pakistan’s most dominant province was shot and killed yesterday by a bodyguard who authorities said was angry about his opposition to blasphemy laws carrying the death sentence for insulting the Muslim faith. Punjab Gov. Salman Taseer, regarded as a moderate voice in a country increasingly beset by zealotry, was a close ally of U.S.-backed President Asif Ali Zardari. He is the highest-profile Pakistani political figure to be assassinated since former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto three years ago, and his death underscores the growing danger in this TASEER country to those who dare challenge the demands of Islamist extremists. Taseer was riddled by gunshots while walking to his car after an afternoon meal at Kohsar Market, a shopping center in Islamabad popular with Westerners and wealthy Pakistanis. He was shot in the back, said Shaukat Kayani, a doctor at Poly Clinic Hospital. People’s Party supporters wept and beat their heads at the hospital where Taseer’s body was taken. Outside his residence in the eastern city of Lahore, hundreds of supporters chanted slogans on his behalf, while in the central city of Multan dozens burned tires and demanded the attackers be punished.

How-to manual for extremists

In the weeks before the New Year’s Day suicide bombing of an Egyptian church, al-Qaida-linked websites carried a how-to manual on “destroying the cross,” complete with videos on how to build a bomb and the locations of churches to target - including the one that was attacked. They may have found a receptive audience in Alexandria, where increasingly radicalized Islamic hardliners have been holding weekly anti-Christian demonstrations, filled with venomous slogans against the minority community. The blast, which struck Saturday as worshippers were leaving midnight Mass at the Mediterranean city’s Saints Church, killed 21 people. President Hosni

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Mubarak has accused foreign groups of being behind the attack, which has sparked a wave of angry protests by Christians in Egypt.

Change coming to White House staff

Retooling for a re-election run, President Barack Obama is shaking up his senior leadership team to deal with the new realities of his term: The era of big legislation is over, a massive campaign effort needs energy and people, and the White House is taking a toll on those who run it. Obama’s press secretary, Robert Gibbs, is likely to leave that job, and his interim chief of staff, Pete Rouse, may go, too. In the coming days and weeks, Obama is also expected to have a new chief economic adviser, a new senior political counselor, and two new deputy chiefs of staff. Collectively, the moves reflect that change is coming to the White House in ways that will alter the dynamic of the place - and, in turn, will influence the agenda affecting the nation. The vice president’s office is in for its own new leadership, with its chief of staff, Ron Klain, leaving to run an investment company. “The White House goal is to become more efficient and less insular, to realign itself for divided government, to find fresh voices and to get Obama re-elected,” reports Ben Feller of the Associated Press.

New knee for Feinstein

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California says she’ll undergo a knee-replacement operation today in San Francisco. Feinstein, 77, says she won’t be able to travel for about three weeks following the surgery. She plans to work from home during that time and to keep close tabs on issues of importance to constituents. The senator says she’s needed the operation for a while. The operation is FEINSTEIN routinely undertaken to relieve pain and restore function. In recent months, she could occasionally be seen walking gingerly, particularly when it involved stairways around the Capitol and her Senate offices.

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Democrat Nancy Pelosi said she had no regrets on her last day as House speaker yesterday, a reign that lasted four years and is ending after the November elections. Pelosi said yesterday she looks forward to leading a loyal but tenacious opposition in the House. She started by calling Republicans hypocrites for trying to repeal [See THE UPDATE, page 8]

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Car and truck sales up 11 percent

Auto sales rose in the United States last year for the first time since the recession. They’re still far from what they were just a few years ago - but that’s just fine with the downsized auto industry, which can post profits even if they sell millions fewer cars and trucks. For the year, car and truck sales came in at 11.6 million, up 11 percent from last year, automakers reported Tuesday. For December alone, sales were 1.14 million, also up 11 percent from a year earlier. oyota was the only company that sold fewer cars and trucks than in 2009. The company was stung by sudden-acceleration recalls in early 2010 and never fully recovered despite luring buyers with generous incentives.

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A Texas man declared innocent yesterday after 30 years in prison had at least two chances to make parole and be set free – if only he would admit he was a sex offender. But Cornelius Dupree Jr. refused to do so, doggedly maintaining his innocence in a 1979 rape and robbery, in the process serving more time for a crime he didn’t commit than any other Texas inmate exonerated by DNA evidence. “Whatever your truth is, you have to stick with it,� Dupree, 51, said yesterday, minutes after a Dallas judge overturned his conviction. Dupree was sentenced to 75 years in prison in 1980 for the rape and robbery DUPREE of a 26-year-old Dallas woman a year earlier. He was released in July on mandatory supervision, and lived under house arrest until October. About a week after his release, DNA test results came back proving his innocence in the sexual assault. His exoneration hearing was delayed until Tuesday while authorities retested the DNA and made sure it

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was a match to the victim. Looking fit and trim in a dark suit, Dupree stood through most of the short hearing, until state district Judge Don Adams told him he was free to go. “It’s a joy to be free again,� Dupree said.

Son of late shah of Iran found dead

The youngest son of the late shah of Iran was found dead yesterday of an apparent suicide at his home in Boston, after he had “struggled for years to overcome his sorrow,� his brother said. “Once again, we are joined with mothers, father and relatives of so many victims of these dark times for our country,� the shah’s oldest son, Reza Pahlavi, wrote on his website in announcing the death of his brother, Alireza Pahlavi. Pahlavi, 44, died from a single gunshot wound that was apparently self-inflicted, said Jake Wark, a spokesman for PAHLAVI the Suffolk District Attorney’s office. Fardia Pars, who is close to Reza Pahlavi, said by phone from Paris that Alireza Pahlavi went into a deep depression following his the death of his sister Leila in 2001, who was found in a London hotel room at age 31 after overdosing on barbiturates. Alireza Pahlavi never recovered, Pars said.

Be careful where you toss your technology

Get a new flat-screen TV for Christmas and wondering what to do with the old console? Finally replacing that turntable with an MP3 player? Just upgrading your Mac? Whatever it is, you’d better check your state’s books before heading to the landfill. As the new year begins, the state of Vermont is joining New York, Pennsylvania and South Carolina in instituting laws banning electronic waste from landfills, bringing to 24 the number of states with similar measures, according to the Electronics TakeBack Coalition, a San Francisco-based group that monitors the fate of “e-waste.� In the 26 states without recycling laws, consumers are left to safely dispose of old equipment on their own, generally by paying a few dollars per item at a computer store or by going to big-box retailers that sponsor programs to take old items. Most states ask electronics makers to pay for recycling programs — both to make sure they are run properly and to remove the temptation for consumers to avoid added costs by dumping illegally.

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Gerry Rafferty’s agent says the Scottish singer behind hit songs “Baker Street� and “Stuck in the Middle With You� has died. He was 63. Paul Charles confirmed Tuesday that his client, whose 1978 hit record “Baker Street� reached No. 3 in the U.K. and No. 2 in the U.S. music charts, had passed

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away following a long illness. Rafferty wrote hit single “Stuck in the Middle With You� in 1972, while performing as part of the Scottish folk-rock band Stealers Wheel. The ode — or mocking tribute_ to Bob Dylan’s raspy voice grew new wings in film maker Quentin Tarantino’s movie “Reservoir Dogs,� and has sold more than a million copies worldwide. He made headlines in recent years for his public struggles with alcoholism and had reportedly suffered liver failure.

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New York Giants’ defensive end Osi Umenyiora was aware he would need surgery back in the spring, but that didn’t stop him from having an excellent season with a league-record nine forced fumbles and 11.5 sacks. The surgery will be performed here in Vail by world renowned hip surgeon and the go-to doctor of many professional athletes, Dr. Marc Philippon. Umenyiora confirmed that on in a radio interview Monday evening that surgery will take place at the Steadman Clinic. Umenyiora was examined in the spring by Philippon, who recommended surgery on his hip flexor back in July. But Umenyiora went against the doctor’s recommendation a chose to try to play through the pain. Even after his standout year, Umenyiora still apologized to fans when a Packers’ win Sunday kept the Giants out of the playoffs. “Looking at the teams that are in, we could have beaten any one of those teams,” Umenyiora said. “This is very difficult, but that’s the way it happens sometimes. We just have to apologize to all of the fans for the end of the season, the last two games before this one.” Umenyiora is expected to need approximately 2-3 months to recover fully from the surgery, meaning he could be ready to resume football activities sometime in March or April. Dr. Philippon has performed hip surgeries on many top athletes including Alex Rodriguez, Greg Norman, Mario

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His 11-year-old son, Jacob, had recently been the victim of a bike theft at school, and knew what it felt like to lose a valued possession. “You try to teach them the right thing. If you return something that belongs to somebody else, you shouldn’t expect to have rewards,” Epple says. He is a bit embarrassed by the attention the incident has generated. “I think most people would have done the same thing,” he said. The reward Ward and his wife were overwhelmed by Epple’s honesty. “I travel all over the world. This is extraordinary. It never happens,” said Ward.

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In their phone conversations back and forth, Ward learned that Epple, an architect, had recently been laid off of work. The ring, Ward noted, likely has a value equivalent to a couple of years of salary for an architect. Their phone conversations (they have not yet met in person) also revealed Epple’s passion for Colorado skiing. Ward offered the use of his Cordillera home for an Epple family ski vacation. In October, a hesitant Epple contacted Ward and asked if the vacation house offer still held. Of course, it did. “He and his family are most welcome. I’m sure he will take care of the house much as he did with the

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the feel of the motocross board can be equated to what it feels like to snowboard in six to eight inches of powder. “It doesn’t grip and carve like a snowboard would on hard surfaces,� Keel said. “But with the suspension, it floats and gives you the feeling of riding trough that amount of snow where your edge won’t bite and your gliding.� The board’s suspension gives five inches of travel in the standard model but can be modified to offer up to nine inches. Overall, the motocrossboard is framed with sturdy, airplane-grade 4130 chromoly tubing. The steering on the motocrossboard also hinges to mimic what it feels like to turn on a snowboard, which Keel says he learned during his days riding in the mountains. “A motocross company wouldn’t be able to figure out how to make this steer the way it does,� Keel said. “I wouldn’t either if I hadn’t had 500-plus days of riding at Vail.� Rubberneckers, Modern Marvels and Paddy’s Yesterday morning, Keel gave the Mountaineer a preview of the boards in the Paddy’s parking lot, and him zipping around next to the highway drew attention from a few drivers that pulled off the highway to verify what they had seen. “I’ve always been a bike enthusiast, and I was driving by like ‘what the hell is that?’� said John Goike, a passing by motorist. “It’s super cool and his suspension design is really impressive. It’s simple and would work great for downhill and that is super important.� Keel said during the test phase, reactions like Goike’s were typical. “People have never seen anything like it,� Keel said. “And the response it has gotten is amazing.� While onlookers have been quick to give a good response, Keel says the board has also got some big attention from the technologocial community. “I was sending out releases before the Christmas holiday and I got a call from Modern Marvels,� Keel said. “They want to run the motocrossboard in an episode with the top 10 modern inventions for transportation.� Modern Marvels is a national documentary television series airing on the History Channel that follows technological breakthroughs throughout history. With the positive feedback, media attention and appeal to moto and board audiences, Keel says he is confident the product is good and will grow with success. Keel added that it is a pleasure to release his boards at Paddy’s, seeing that the Vail Valley played a major part in inspiring the invention. Stop by at 7 p.m. to be a part of the launch.

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Mike McCurdy “The Drywall Guy” for all your drywall needs. 20 years of quality workmanship at affordable prices.

The only warranty authorized dealer in Eagle County!

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Piano Teacher 926-3230

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(a $300 Value) 112 W. 6th Street, Eagle

“We care about people... not just teeth.”

Year-Round, Salaried, Entry Level Mgmt. Position.

Year Round Postion. Experience required for both positions, as well as working weekends & holidays. To apply, or for more info, please email resume & cover letter to

949-1199 | Eagle-Vail, CO alpineappliance.com

970.390.9495

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Located in Lions Square Lodge (660 W. Lionshead Place) next to the Gondola.

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Commercial & Residential Environmentally Safe Products Bonded & Insured 24/7 Emergency Service Se Habla Espanol

Greet and sell to customers who are interested in purchasing photographs. Check orders for accuracy. Operate cash register. For more information call

Wednesday, January 5, 2011 2005 Volvo XC70

Navy Blue with Grey interior 4 door sedan. 198,000 miles. Well maintained and garaged. By owner Please call 970.328.3992

4-Door, AWD, 2.5L, Automatic. 29,000 Miles Stock #VP92735716

$25,987

$13,981

4 Door, AWD, 2.5L, Automatic, 90,453 Miles, Stock #VT51185031

2008 Volvo XC90

2009 Mazda

4 Door, AWD, 3.2L, Automatic, 45,275 Miles, Stock #VP81421884 888-444-2554

888-444-2554

mcdonaldvolvo.com

2009 Kia Borrego 2006 GNC Envoy

mcdonaldvolvo.com

$14,815

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2008 Honda Civic

$13,495 4 Door, 4-Cyl, Automatic, 67,451 Miles, Stock #U2970

720.449.9900

www.mazdaoflakewood.com

2.5 S, 5-Speed, CD, 4-Door. Alloys, Power Windows & Power Locks. Cloth seats. 91,774 Miles. Stock # DC288440

2005 Jeep Liberty Renegade

4 Door Wgn, 4-Cyl, Automatic, 33,480 Miles, Stock #U2954

720.449.9900

$22,325 $14,995 4 Door, FWD, 6-Cyl, Automatic, 71,340 Miles, Stock #585

720.449.9900 www.mazdaoflakewood.com

RECYCLE

4 Door, FWD, 6-Cyl, Automatic, 21,032 Miles, Stock #U2951

www.mazdaoflakewood.com

$13,991 2007 Jeep Liberty

720.449.9900

720.449.9900

www.mazdaoflakewood.com

www.mazdaoflakewood.com

2008 Volvo C70

$14,385 4 Door, FWD, 3.7L, 6-Cyl, Automatic, 63,170 Miles, Stock #U2926

$19,981

2 Door, FWD, 2.5L, Automatic, 58,543 Miles, Stock #VT8J040517 888-444-2554

mcdonaldvolvo.com

2006 Kia Armanti

$21,981

4 Door, 6-Cyl, Automatic, 51,815 Miles, Stock #U2919

720.449.9900

www.mazdaoflakewood.com

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

$23,425 4 Door, AWD, 6-Cyl, Automatic, 15,862 Miles, Stock #U2943

4-Door, AWD, 2.5L. 24,010 Miles, Stock #SP9H802412

4-Door, AWD, 2.5L, Manual. 29,152 Miles. Stock #SP86223114

2001 Chrysler Sebring

2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4-Door, AWD, 2.4L, Automatic. 47,897 Miles. Stock #SP7H702223 $14,988

$3,993 4 Door, 6-Cyl, Automatic, 108,247 Miles, Stock #10284A 4 Door, 6-Spd Manual, 8-Cyl, Automatic, 99,395 Miles, Stock #U2958

2007 Pontiac G6

4 Door, AWD, 2.5L, Automatic, 29,899 Miles, Stock #VP82670351

720.449.9900

www.mazdaoflakewood.com

720.449.9900

www.mazdaoflakewood.com

4-Door, AWD, 3.2L, Automatic. 45,275 Miles Stock #VP81421884

2009 Honda Civic

888-444-2554

mcdonaldvolvo.com

2002 Ford Focus

We Can Help! Economy Got You Down? Why list your classified ads for hundreds? There’s no need to over spend. Our prices are lower to help YOU!

4-Door, AWD, 2.5L, Automatic. 44,581 Miles, Stock #SP87302571

$4,995 4 Door, 4-Cyl, Automatic, 95,635 Miles, Stock #M2706A

2009 Subaru Impreza

2008 Subaru Legacy

$15,885 4 Door, 1.8L, 4-Cyl, Automatic, 29,225 Miles, Stock #U2897

720.449.9900

www.mazdaoflakewood.com

2009 Toyota Corolla

720.449.9900

www.mazdaoflakewood.com

2004 Mazda RX-8

$14,988

4 Door, AWD, 2.5L, Manual, 29,152 Miles, Stock #SP86223114

888-444-4118

mcdonaldindependent.com

$17,488

4 Door, AWD, 2.5L, 24,010 Miles, Stock #SP9H802412

888-444-4118

mcdonaldindependent.com

$13,800 4 Door, 6-Spd Manual, 4-Cyl, 57,992 Miles, Stock #487C

2008 Jeep Liberty Sport

$15,768 2 Door Convertible, 6-Cyl, Automatic, 57,637 Miles, Stock #303-24

720.449.9900 www.mazdaoflakewood.com

720.449.9900

926-6602

4-Door, AWD, 3.2L, Automatic. 50,329 Miles Stock #VP81419628

$14,565

www.mazdaoflakewood.com

Classifieds

4-Door, AWD, 2.5L, Automatic. 24,873 Miles. Stock #SP8H827643

720.449.9900 www.mazdaoflakewood.com

2008 Volvo S60

$11,995

4 Door, FWD, 6-Cyl, Automatic, 64,695 Miles, Stock #576

2003 Chevrolet Ventura

2008 Subaru Impreza

$12,995 4 Door, 4-Cyl, Automatic, 37,420 Miles, Stock #U2908

720.449.9900

www.mazdaoflakewood.com

2007 Subaru Forester

720.449.9900

www.mazdaoflakewood.com

$15,988

4 Door, AWD, 2.5L, Automatic, 24,873 Miles, Stock #SP8H827643

888-444-4118

mcdonaldindependent.com

2009 Toyota Camry

2-Door, FWD, 2.5L, Automatic. 58,543 Miles, Stock #VT8J040517

$18,345 4 Door, FWD, 6-Cyl, Automatic, 37,085 Miles, Stock #U2907

720.449.9900 www.mazdaoflakewood.com

720.449.9900

$15,995 4 Door, 4-Cyl, Automatic, 44,744 Miles, Stock #U2950

720.449.9900 www.mazdaoflakewood.com

$7,991 4 Door, AWD, 6-Cyl, Automatic, 45,920 Miles, Stock #U2707B www.mazdaoflakewood.com

888-444-4118

2007 Subaru Impreza

4-Door, AWD, 2.5L, Manual. 31,939 Miles, Stock #SP7G814598

$14,834

Call us at 926-6602 and speak to a live person! We’re here to help!

4 Door, AWD, 2.5L, Manual, 31,939 Miles, Stock #SP7G814598

$20,988

4 Door, AWD, 2.5L, Automatic, 44,581 Miles, Stock #SP87302571

888-444-4118

mcdonaldindependent.com

4 Door, AWD, 2.4L, Automatic, 47,897 Miles, Stock #SP7H702223

mcdonaldindependent.com

2008 Subaru Outback

Prompt, Personalized Ad Service!

$14,988

4-Door, FWD, 2.5L, Automatic. 29,899 Miles. Stock #VP82670351

888-444-4118

mcdonaldindependent.com

Classifieds

926-6602

Extra cab, V6, 6-Speed. Cloth seats. Bed liner, tow, TRD. New tires. 91,275 Miles. Stock # TI068336

4-Door, AWD, 2.5L, Automatic. 90,453 Miles. Stock #VT51185031

LS, Extended (7 passenger), V6, 4WD, DVD. New tires. Ready for mountain driving! 109,139 Miles. Stock # DC238569

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Vail-Beaver Creek Office Rental/Sale 1000-4268sq.ft Gigabit Broadband

1 BD, 1 BA Lock Off. N/S, N/P. W/D, WiFi. First & Last Month Deposit. Call 970.471.6061

Rentals 1BD lock-off, newly remodeled Call Steve 970.390.7805

2 BD, 1 BA. Long term only. W/D, No Pets. Available Feb. 1st. Call Mike 970.376.5444

1 bedroom with shared bath in rustic farm house on Lake Creek horse property. N/S, N/P, W/D. Utilities and cable included.

2 BA, 2 BA Liftview remodeled condo. On bus route & close to ski lift access to Beaver Creek. Unfurnished,F/P, W/D, N/S, N/P

Newer 4BD, 4 BA Home. Two-car garage. Pets negotiable. Call 970.390.1898

Classifieds starting at $40 a week!

926-6602 3 BD, 3 BA in Stone Creek. Fully furnished. 1-car garage. Parking for 2 cars only. N/S, N/P. On the lake. Flexible lease.

Classifieds

926-6602

Assigned heated parking spaces. Great location in central Avon within walking distance to Westin-Beaver Creek chair lift.

$100 per month Steve Stafford, Slifer Management

970.926.7911

Single Family Home in The Terrace. 3 BD, 2 BA. Fenced backyard. Oversized 2-car garage. At end of quiet street next to bike path. W/D, N/S. Pets with approval. Security deposit.

2BD, 2.5 BA. Location along the Eagle River. W/D, N/S, N/P Sleeps up to 6 people.

Buy, Sell, Rent, or Find

Call 970.524.0575

Call 970.926.2029

Let it Snow! 2 BD, 2 BA Sunridge Condo. On bus line. Close to ski lifts. Unfurnished. Flexible Lease. N/P, N/S.

W/D. No smoking, no pets.

Plus utilities. Call 970.471.3601

1BD, 1BA, very nice lock off unit, separate entrance, fully furnished, w/ kitchenette. N/P, N/S. Close to grocery store, movies, restaurants. Club membership available. Call 970.926.7842

Prompt, Personalized Ad Service!

Unfurnished 4 BD half duplex. 2-car garage. Gas heat. Call 970.390.7600

Buy, Sell, Rent, or Find

926-6602

Call us at 926-6602 and speak to a live person! We’re here to help!

Available Now. Large bedroom with fireplace, own bath in rustic farm house on Lake Creek horse property. N/S, N/P, W/D. Utilities and cable included.

ghdgrowit@aol.com

Ski-in Beaver Creek Seasonal Rental! Great multi-family home. Walk to ski-out, Dial-A-Ride. 5 BD / 5 BA

Founders Place 2 BD, 2BA unfurnished top floor. Great location near theater & restaurants. Call Kathy 970.376.7225

Ted Steers 970.477.5319

Call 970.926.2029

Classifieds

926-6602

Vail Trails East Prime location! Flat screen TVs. Walk to Golden Peak. 2 BD / 2 BA Ted Steers 970.477.5319

Commercial Corner Retail & Office space in downtown Eagle. Ground floor - 1,290 sf. 2nd floor - 1,350 sf. Can be subdivided. Plenty of parking. Great location and beautiful finishes!

Commercial Riverwalk Office. Professional office suite with use of conference room, reception area and copier included. Incredible views!

341 Broadway, Bldg B

$700/month

Steve Stafford, Slifer Management Comp.

Contact Trish

970.926.7911 ext. 4

970.926.6830

2,000 sq. ft. of office space above 2,000 sq. ft. of warehouse. Nice finishes & lots of space. Lease all of it or share with our business.

Riverwalk commercial space in newly remodeled Diamond Bldg. 1,100 sq. ft. with river views, wood floors natural light, heat/ air conditioned.

Terms negotiable.

Please contact Patti

Call 970.390.5955

970.376.5493

in our Classified Ads

Only $5 a day for Photo Real Estate ads Starting at $40/wk for Classified ads

926-6602

Photo Real Estate Classifieds Spacious condo with open floorplan and a media room to boot , plus private patio make this the ultimate mountain property. MLS #: V319405

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Single Family Homes. Two car oversized garages. Main floor master. Views of Beaver Creek and New York Mountain.

Seller needs to sell! Single family home with ski in access. Exterior moss rock finish and heavy timber. Large family room, wet bar, media room, elevator and hot tub.

Private, remodeled 3 BD with perfect views of Beaver Creek mtn. Ski in, ski out. Pool & hot tub access, parking garage. 1,351 sq ft. Exceptional floor plan & excellent value!

One Arrowhead Place, A100

Wild Star Residences

$4,995,000

Upper Borders Lodge

$1,395,000

Kathy or Matt Iverson, Slifer Smith &Frampton

970.390.8366 or 970.390.9198

$589,000 to $675,000

Dantas Builders

970.376.6111, info@dantasbuilders.com

Gil Fancher, Sonnenalp Real Estate

970.390.7469

www.vailmountainproperties.com

Josh Lautenberg, Sonnenalp Real Estate

970.390.4127, www.skihomesvail.com

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Major Price Reductions at Brush Creek Village. Only 12 10 9 Developer Units left! 3 & 4 BD units, some w/ basements, in brand new private development. Adjacent to pool and ice-rink. Financing available!

3 BD / 3 BA Townhome on the Eagle River. Pre-approved short sale. End unit with lower level walk-out to the river.

Red Canyon Townhomes #33

Now Starting at only $349,000

Now Offered at $239,000

Single Family Home for under $400K! 3 BD, 1 BA home on sunny, large .2 acre lot with mountain views. Single family/duplex lot w/ potential for multi family zoning. 10 min to Vail & hiking, fishing out your back door!

John Purchase, Wynton Homes, LLC

Julie Retzlaff, Sonnenalp Real Estate

Jay Raiola, My Mountain Realtor

970.328.4226 brushcreekvillage.com

$379,000

970.376.0836

970.827.5371 or 970.477-1984

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Nice 3 BD/2 BA home with a 2 BD/1BA lock off apartment. Great rental.

South Main Street

$589,000 (Was $599,000) Bob New, Colorado Mountain Properties

970.390.3336

Beautiful custom home, 5BD, plus office and large family areas. Views of Beaver Creek and Arrowhead. Quality finishes through out include hickory floors, wood beams and spacious decks w/ patio.

Now $1,595,000

Jean Mitchell, Sonnenalp Real Estate

970.331.3236

Estate

926-6602

Walk to the ski lifts! 3 BD, 2 BA Top Floor unit with unbelievable views for under a million. Motivated seller. Fabulous kitchen and baths. Walk a little. Save a lot.

The best deal in Vail! Offering 4 BD, 5 BA. Private mountainside setting. Open floor plan. 2 -car garage & ideal location just steps to skiing, Vail & Lionshead Villages!

Sun Vail

421 Beaver Dam Circle

Vistar Real Estate

Tyra Rudrud, Sonnenalp Real Estate

One Willow Bridge Road. 2 and 3 Bedroom Residence Club Ownership. 3 weeks winter, 3 weeks summer, 1 floating week.

Lovely 6 BD, 5 BA single family home on Golf Course. Within steps of bus to Golden Peak, ski school & Chair 6. Private, quiet & glorious Gore Range views. 2-car garage.

Reduced to $950,000

$3,995,000

970.376.2258

970.476.6223

Photo

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Stunning 1 BD w/ double loft, 2 BA in Vail Village. Complete remodel just finished. Hardwood floors Sub Zero fridge, custom cabinets. Usage of Village Center Pool.

$999,500 Gary Pesso, Sonnenalp Real Estate

970.477.5300

Estate

926-6602

$550,000 to $695,000 Ted or Gil, Sonnenalp Real Estate

970.477.5300

www.sonnenalprealestate.com/owbr

1044 Homestake Circle

$3,875,000

Josh Lautenberg, Sonnenalp Real Estate

970.390.4127, www.skihomesvail.com

Photo

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Fabulous newly remodeled 5 BD, 6 BA residence in desirable location in Vail. Top of the line appliances & finishes. Great floorplan & convenient ski in/out location!

Best fractional value offered in Vail Village, on Gore Creek. Includes valet parking, bellmen, front desk, pool, spa, athletic club, ski valet, storage and maid service.

716 A Forest Road

Austria Haus Club

Claudine Brandt, Sonnenalp Real Estate

Jean Mitchell, Sonnenalp Real Estate

Priced from $219,900- $340,000

$5,500,000

970.331.3236

970.331.2848

Estate

926-6602

Spacious Primary/Secondary home with 6 BD and 2 BD respectively. Strong shortterm rental history. Sunny location with great yard & hot tub. Many extra features.

4 BD, 3 BA well built split entry home. Close to schools, shopping and golf! Great family room and a walk out basement. 2,689 SF

2567 Arosa Drive

247 Springfield

Julie Retzlaff & Mary Isom, Sonnenalp R.E.

RE/MAX of Helena

$1,995,000

$279,900

Julie 970.376.0836 Mary 970.331.9650

2405 Elliot Rd. Vail 12 Bed/13.5 Bath $5,595,000

Toll free at 800.735.2698

Vantage Point #406 Heart of Lionshead

3 Bed/3 Bath $995,000

Potato Patch #5 Lionshead Arcade #206 Vail Heart of Lionshead

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4 Bed/4.5 Bath $1,475,000

2 Bed/3 Bath $775,000

18 Rue de Prince Rd. The Divide, Cordillera

Joni Taylor & Company For more information on any of these properties, please call 970.390.1402. Joni@JoniTaylorRealEstate.com

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4 Bed/4.5 Bath $1,875,000

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Merry Fitness & Happy New Rear! Top brand Fitness Equipment in-stock on-sale BRAND/MODEL

BODYGUARD TREADMILLS T200 T240 T240C T280C T280P T320X CROSSTRAINERS E230X E250X BIKES R6X RECUMBNET V6X UPRIGHT PRECOR TREADMILLS 923 927 931 933 935 ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINERS EFX5.19 EFX5.23 EFX531 EFX533 EFX535 EFX537 EFX5.25 AMT100i W/PEP (fm) PRECOR STRENGTH S323 FUNCTIONAL TRAINER VECTRA STRENGTH VX18/210 BLACK KETTLER COACH ROWER VISION FITNESS TREADMILLS T9250 DELUXE FOLDING VISION FITNESS BIKES E3200HRT UPRIGHT VIBROGYM VIBROGYM PROFESSIONAL VIBROGYM DOMESTIC BLACK VIBROGYM DOMESTIC GRAY

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$1,999 $1,999 $2,999 $3,899 $3,499 $3,999

$1,699 $1,699 $2,549 $3,119 $2,979 $3,399

$300 $300 $450 $780 $520 $600

$2,499 $2,999

$1,879 $2,249

$620 $750

$1,899 $1,699

$1,519 $1,359

$380 $340

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$12,850 $6,175 $6,175

$9,000 $4,500 $4,500

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25% off all fitness accessories: treadmill and elliptical mats, fitballs, exercise tubes, etc. Sale ends Jan. 31, 2011 Sale only applies to in-stock items

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