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‘Epic’ runoffs expected By John O’Neill Mountaineer Contributor Rivers in the Vail Valley usually see the Spring runoff in early to mid May, but low temperatures have kept the river at bay this year. That has left many of the valley’s kayakers eagerly awaiting the surge of water. “It’s been really hard watching snow accumulate on the mountains when it should be kayaking season,” said local kayaker Matt Heelan. “But as of now, I think it’s ready to happen.”
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And Heelan is probably right. The first days of June are forecasted with warm weather promising to kick off the 2011 runoff for the Eagle River drainage. “The rivers are filling up and there is still so much snow in the mountains that I have a feeling this season is going to be one for the record,” Heelan said. “‘Epic’
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is the only word I can think to describe what it will be like out there.” The runoff couldn’t have hit at a better time, said Heelan in respect to the Teva Mountain Games slated to kick off tomorrow with the Steep Creek championships hosted on Homestake Creek near Red Cliff.
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Syrian President Bashar Assad issued a general amnesty yesterday for prisoners that includes those deemed to have committed political “crimes” as pressure built from a 10-week-old uprising that his regime has failed to quell with overwhelming military force. Syrian state television said the amnesty covered “all members of political movements,” including the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, which led an armed uprising against Assad’s father in 1982. Membership in the party is punishable by death. The amnesty could affect some 10,000 people Syrian activists say have been rounded up since the protests against the Assad regime broke out in mid-March. The release of political prisoners has been a key demand of the opposition.
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“For a while you’d look at the river and see not nearly enough water,” Heelan said. “Then you’d look up at the mountains and be sorry you couldn’t go take a few runs at Vail.” With the question of when the water was coming answered, the next question on Heelan’s mind is, “how long will it last?” Last year, sudden higher-than-normal temperatures brought a lot of the water in a very short period of time leading [See RIVER, page 16]
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When Oscar Lopez grows up, he wants to be a chef at The Sebastian Hotel, and with good reason – as a seventh grader, he already knows his way around the kitchen. Along with 20 other students from Berry Creek Middle School in Edwards, Lopez was invited to the posh Vail lodge yesterday to get a taste of cooking in a commercial environment. For about three hours, the group had free range of industrial stoves, a jungle of utensils, an enormous ice cream maker, and a fire-burning pizza oven. “I like to learn new stuff, like making sauce and even working the dishwasher,” Lopez said as he stirred a pot filled with tomato paste, basil, and other spices. “It’s fun and kind of challenging.” The field trip was a reward for winning a recipe contest – Lopez’s dish was dubbed the “Paradise Burger,” with handmade patties and bacon – which also doubled as
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Softball night is finally here Vail Recreation District summer league starts play By Brian Alexander Mountaineer Staff Writer With the thunderous sounding three hundred foot fly balls soaring through the air at the base of Vail Mountain, one can only make one assumption – the start of the Vail Recreation summer softball league is underway. Located at the Ford Athletic Fields, softball takes over Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights in Vail throughout the summer. The seven inning or hour-long affairs, depending on which comes first, is a great time to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather the Colorado summers are known for. Besides the wonderful weather and picturesque backdrop that the softball fields offer, the actual game action is a great time to get together
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with friends, enjoy a few brews and get those competitive juices flowing. “It’s great playing out here,” said softball player Greg Phillips. “You can’t ask for a better place to come drink some beers, while doing something you love to do.” Most softball players grew up playing baseball, so to most, the game represents the good old days
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Congratulations BMHS class of 2011 The Vail Mountaineer would like to congratulate those Battle Mountain High School students who donned their caps and gowns this weekend. We at the Mountaineer wish each of them the very best. Raleigh Cruz Addington Remsen Paul Allard Wesley Thomas Allen Sandra Rocio Almanza Martin Almaraz Zamudio Ashley Nicole Atencio Rudi Tomas Baldwin Bryan James Ball Erle Ragnhild Balteskard Alexander Michael Bard Brianna Marie Barry Leo Charles Barry Cooper Douglas Beals Jacob John Bishop Cayla Cross Bluhm Robert John Borchardt Rebecca Nicole Bosworth Cody Douglas Brethauer Michael Thomas Brown Hunter James Bultemeier Hugo Jair Castillo Marquez Luisa Fidelina Chavarria Mendoza Esperanza Chavez Guzman Laura Chavez Castillo Kelsey Sue Christensen Matthew Allen Christensen Gabriela Cisneros Ordonez Sarah Elizabeth Cochran Juanita Maclovia Davidson Christopher Laine Davis Susanna Lee DeChant Juan Diego De Lara Figueroa Jacob James Dutmer Rachel Lauren Edwards Guadalupe Esparza-Velasco Noel Adrian Estrada Sotelo
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While the exact method may not click with the young cooks, they quickly took hold of the kitchen, maneuvering from station to station while introducing themselves to hotel staff. “It’s an empowerment and desire on their end to see something through to completion,” Reigel said. “They have the confidence to ask questions and take control.” With the exception of pre-made pizza dough, the group worked as a whole to craft a three-course meal: fresh salad with avocado and bell peppers; individualized pizza with mozzarella, pepperoni, handmade sauce and a side of french fries; and ice cream, made in-house. All prepping, cooking, and cleaning was done under the watchful eye of Shawn Sanders, a culinary school graduate who founded Little Chefs of Vail, a program meant to give kids an appreciation of fresh food through cooking. “The one thing people have to do for the rest of their lives is cook,” Sanders said. “They realize that
cooking is full of mistakes and successes. They learn perseverance.” Started in October, Sanders’ program began small. Her husband, Worth Sanders, is the controller at The Sebastian and arranged for use of the catering kitchen in the basement. Two months back, she looked to the Youth Foundation for a way to reach local school children. It blossomed quickly. “It’s incredible that the teachers and schools actually opened their doors,” said Sanders, noting the foundation put her in touch with more kids than she ever imagined. “This isn’t an ordinary school system in Eagle County. They truly and deeply care about each of their kids.” Sanders now makes regular trips to Berry Creek and Avon Elementary School, teaching students to make everything from corn salsa to pizza dough. Last week, she led a separate group with Power Hour, the foundation’s after-school program, as they served dinner to 150 parents, teachers, and counselors.
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While at The Sebastian, the young chefs also learned that patience – as much as a discerning palate – is a virtue. Halfway through kneading their dough, the head chef gave some bad news: he needed the kitchen for 30 minutes, and their pizza would have to wait. Yet the culinary protégées took the delay in stride. While sitting in a cramped hallway outside the pizza kitchen – a small room with one glass wall, meant to showcase the chefs as they cook – the conversation never strayed from food. Rather than list their favorite dishes, the students talked extensively about favorite ingredients: parsley in hamburgers, onions with spaghetti, potatoes made every which way. Reigel stood to the side with Sanders, chuckling as her students debated about the use and taste of water chestnuts. “They took such ownership of this program,” Reigel said. “When kids can learn from kids, it’s very powerful.”
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THE UPDATE lision course with his Western protectors who insist the attacks are an essential weapon and will continue. It was Hamid Karzai’s strongest-ever statement against alliance airstrikes and further complicated a difficult relationship with the Obama administration as it prepares a troop drawdown in the increasingly unpopular war. Karzai’s remarks were prompted by a recent air attack that mistakenly killed a group of children and women in southern Helmand province. Karzai declared it would be the last.
Gadhafi pledges he won’t leave
Moammar Gadhafi insists he will not leave his country, South Africa’s president said yesterday after he met the embattled Libyan ruler. Gadhafi’s departure is the key demand of rebel forces battling his troops. Yesterday, Italy’s foreign minister pledged to provide Libya’s rebels with fuel and hundreds of millions of dollars backed by frozen assets of Gadhafi’s regime.
Moammar Gadhafi, shown here in a 2008 file photo, has said he will not leave Libya, South African President Jacob Zuma said after meeting with the ruler yesterday. AP photo.
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Franco Frattini spoke during a visit to the de facto rebel capital, Benghazi. The hard lines of the two sides and the competing, high-level visits illustrated the virtual stalemate in the conflict. NATO aircraft bomb the Libyan capital night after night, and military forces from the two sides battle, but little is changing on the ground. South Africa is concerned for Gadhafi’s safety, according to the statement released by President Jacob Zuma’s office yesterday, after he returned home from his talks with Gadhafi in Tripoli — a rare visit by a high-level world figure.
Gunfights resume in Yemen
Islamist militants who overran a southern town killed five soldiers in an ambush yesterday while fresh clashes erupted between government forces and fighters loyal to the country’s top tribal leader. The violence pushed Yemen closer to the edge of a civil war. Nearly four months of mass protests calling for democratic reforms and the ouster of longtime President Ali Abdullah Saleh have rocked the stability of this impoverished corner of the Arabian Peninsula, where government control is weak outside the capital Sanaa and an active al-Qaida branch and other militant groups operate. Saleh has confronted the mass protests calling for his ouster by promising reform and sending security forces — his largest remaining bastion of support — to crack down on protesters. At times, they have unleashed sniper attacks on unarmed marchers.
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sick, including nearly 400 suffering severe and potentially fatal symptoms. But several days into the health threat, scientists remain unsure what produce — and what country — is responsible. Investigators across Europe were frantically trying to determine the scope of the contamination by an unusual strain of the common E. coli germ — and where in the long journey from farm to grocery store the contamination occurred. German authorities pointed to a few cucumbers from Spain, but further tests showed that those vegetables, while contaminated, did not cause the outbreak.
gasoline engine exhaust and coffee. The classification was issued yesterday in Lyon, France, by the International Agency for Research on Cancer after a review of dozens of published studies. The agency is an arm of the World Health Organization and its assessment now goes to WHO and national health agencies for possible guidance on cellphone use. Classifying agents as “possibly carcinogenic” doesn’t mean they automatically cause cancer and some experts said the ruling shouldn’t change people’s cellphone habits.
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after a brief meeting at the real estate magnate’s penthouse in a Manhattan skyscraper bearing his name. Palin, the former Republican vice presidential nominee, said she and Trump shared similar ideas for improving the U.S. economy, while Trump called Palin a “terrific woman and a terrific friend” whom he hoped would seek the GOP presidential nomination. The meeting, part political parley and part reality TV show, capped the third day of Palin’s bus trip through historic sites along the East Coast. Palin has said she is considering joining the field of Republican candidates vying to challenge President Barack Obama next year.
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west Missouri. “We are open. Pray for Joplin,” read a sign yesterday outside a pharmacy offering customers free water, coffee and diabetic meters. Cleanup from the tornado that carved a 6-mile swath through the city of about 50,000 will be expensive and environmentally delicate. Environmental officials have already warned of potential hazards, including gasoline leaks and asbestos used in the construction of old homes. It will be a long time before Joplin completely rebuilds. An estimated 8,000 homes and apartments were damaged or destroyed, along with hundreds of commercial buildings, schools, the largest hospital, power transformers and other infrastructure. But the work has begun.
Xcel on trial for deaths at Georgetown plant
A criminal trial in the deaths of five workers at a Colorado hydroelectric plant began yesterday in the rare prosecution of a company. Xcel Energy and a subsidiary, Public Service Company of Colorado, are each charged in federal court with five counts of violating Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations for the October 2007 fire inside a water tunnel at the Cabin Creek hydroelectric plant near Georgetown. The workers were using flammable solvents inside the tunnel when it caught fire, trapping them inside. No person is charged in this case. If convicted, each company could have to pay fines of up to $2.5 million and be subject to strict post-conviction supervision. Jury selection began yesterday. The trial is expected to last through the end of June. Dozens of witnesses will likely testify and family members of some of the five workers plan to attend, prompting Chief U.S. District Judge Wiley Daniel to order no pictures of the deceased be worn on clothing inside the courtroom.
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Hick vetoes fees on kids’ health care program
Gov. John Hickenlooper cited concerns that children would lose coverage as he announced a veto yesterday of a bill requiring some Colorado families to contribute more to a health insurance plan for low-income children. The legislation would have increased costs for some families by 1,000 percent, forcing as many as 2,500 children to drop out, Hickenlooper said in a statement explaining his first veto of a bill. “While the legislation was not intended to put children at risk, we have determined that the bill poses adverse consequences on children’s access to health insurance through the (Child Health Plan Plus) program,” Hickenlooper said.
Pony Express re-enactment postponed due to virus
Neither rain, nor sleet, nor dark of night could keep Pony Express riders from their appointed rounds, so the story goes. But a deadly horse virus is another matter. For the first time in its 32-year history, the National Pony Express Association is postponing its annual reenactment of the famous ride from St. Joseph, Mo., to Sacramento this summer due to an outbreak of the equine herpes virus EHV-1. The 10-day ride is being pushed from June to August. “It is kind of ironic,” Jim Swigart, the group’s president, told The Associated Press yesterday. “All these things they dealt with in the 1860s we still deal with on the re-ride today — hard rains, floods, all the natural disasters Mother Nature can throw at you. “But here with this virus scare, it’s really a no-brainer. It had to be done. The consensus is, it isn’t worth the risk,” he said. —Update stories, unless otherwise cited, appear courtesy The Associated Press
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Quickly and rather quietly, Roger Federer is back in the French Open semifinals. There will be absolutely nothing low-key — or, it seems safe to say, easy — about what comes next for the 16-time Grand Slam champion: a showdown against Novak Djokovic, who is 41-0 this year and unbeaten in his last 43 matches overall. With attention focused elsewhere, perhaps in part because some assume his best days are behind him, the no-fuss, no-muss Federer simply has won all 15 sets he’s played so far, capped yesteday by a 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (3) quarterfinal victory over No. 9-seeded Gael Monfils of France. “For me, the plan is trying to get a step further and into the finals of the French Open,” said Federer, who won the 2009 title at Roland Garros to complete a career Grand Slam but lost in the quarterfinals a year ago. “At the end of the day, that’s, for me, the big picture, and that’s why I entered the French Open. It wasn’t to stop Novak.” Nevertheless, their semifinal is sure to be the talk of the tennis world until it’s played Friday. For Djokovic — who didn’t need to exert himself yesterday, because his quarterfinal opponent, Fabio Fognini, withdrew Monday with an injured left leg — a victory over Federer would guarantee a rise to No. 1 in the rankings for the first time. It also would make the second-seeded Serb 42-0 in 2011, tying John McEnroe in 1984 for the best start to a season in the Open era, which began in 1968. And it would put Djokovic one win from his first French Open title, the objective he
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, top, leaps to avoid Washington Nationals’ Danny Espinosa after forcing him at second base to turn a double play in the second inning of a baseball game in Washington yesterday. AP photo.
cares most about at the moment. For Federer, a victory would put him into his first Grand Slam final in more than 16 months, his longest drought since he won his first major title at Wimbledon in 2003. It would allow Federer to make clear to everyone that he’s still at the top of the game as his 30th birthday approaches in August. Plus, it would serve as something of a rebuke to Djokovic, who beat Federer in the semifinals at the U.S. Open in September and Australian Open in January.
Espinosa fuels Nationals’ rout of Phillies
ers and drove in four runs to lead the Washington Nationals to a 10-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies last night. Espinosa hit a three-run shot to cap the Nationals’ five-run third inning, and added another solo blast in the sixth, his 10th of the season. It was the second multihomer game of his career. He also hit two against the New York Mets on Sept. 6, 2010. Michael Morse added two RBI on three hits for Washington, which snapped a six-game losing streak against the Phillies and won for just the second time in the past 10 games. Domonic Brown and John Mayberry hit back-to-back homers to lead off the fifth inning for Philad
Pirates edge injury-depleted Mets
Neil Walker hit a two-run single in the eighth inning off a game and gritty R.A. Dickey to help the Pittsburgh Pirates rally past the New York Mets 5-1 on Tuesday night. Josh Harrison stroked a tying single with two outs in the eighth to cap a successful major league debut and Pittsburgh got another fine outing from a starting pitcher. This time it was James McDonald, who gave up his only run on an infield dribbler. McDonald allowed five hits in six innings against New York’s depleted lineup before Evan Meek (1-1) worked a perfect seventh. Jose Veras did the same in the eighth and Joel Hanrahan got three quick outs to end it. Pirates starters have gone 12 consecutive games without allowing more than two earned runs.
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At the bottom of the stunning resignation letter that he carefully typed in his office on Monday morning, in the last lines above his characteristically neat and clear signature, Ohio State coach Jim Tressel closed with a personal note. “We know that God has a plan for us and we will be fine,” he wrote, referring to himself and his wife, Ellen. “We will be Buckeyes forever.” But no longer will he be the Buckeyes coach. Tressel, who guided Ohio State to its first national title in 34 years, resigned Monday amid NCAA violations from a tattoo-parlor scandal that sullied the image of one of the country’s top football programs. He said the ongoing investigations and drumbeat of almost daily, sordid revelations were a “distraction” to the university and that he was stepping down “for the greater good of our school.” Tressel is still scheduled to go before the NCAA’s committee on infractions in August for lying to the NCAA and then covering it up — the most egregious of sins for a coach in the eyes of college sports’ ruling body. The former coach will join school officials at that meeting. But Ohio State is not required to pay any buyout or severance to Tressel, who made around $3.5 million a year. Ohio State announced that assistant coach Luke Fickell, already tabbed to take over for Tressel during his self-imposed five-game suspension for his violations, will be the Buckeyes coach for the 2011 season. Ohio State will begin look-
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Evan Longoria hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 on last night. With the Rays trailing by a run, Longoria gave Tampa Bay the lead with his two-out drive off Arthur Rhodes (3-3) after Johnny Damon reached on an opposite-field bloop single to left that deflected off the glove of shortstop Elvis Andrus. Longoria was back hitting fourth after three games as the leadoff man,
a move designed to help him work out of an offensive funk. The Rays’ All-Star third baseman went 2 for 3 with a walk on yesterday after getting five hits in 11 at-bats during the previous three games. Nelson Cruz scored from third on a wild pitch by Joel Peralta (2-3) with two outs in the eighth as the Rangers took a 4-3 lead. Peralta had replaced J.P Howell after the lefthander gave up consecutive singles to begin the inning. Sean Rodriguez and Matt Joyce also homered for the Rays. Alex Cobb allowed three runs and four hits over 6 1/3 innings in his second career major league start. Joyce, who entered with a major league-best .368 batting average, pulled Tampa Bay even at 3 on a two-out, two-run shot off Texas starter C.J. Wilson in the seventh. Longoria started the inning with an infield single. Kyle Farnsworth pitched the ninth for his 10th save.
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Have fun, stay safe While the buzz around the paddling community speaks to the great season ahead, the Vail Fire Department is wishing everyone a great time on the river, but also hopes everyone will take all the necessary measures to stay safe. “During runoff it’s all about taking extra precautions,” said Johnny LoFaro, a swift water technician for the department. “The water will be high, fast and cold.” LoFaro advised all boaters to wear a personal flotation device, helmet and appropriate clothing to stay warm. Boaters should also be sure of the force and flow of the river before pushing off. And once you are floating, keep an eye out for hazards in the river – such as logs – as they
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2002 Volvo V70
$8,491
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2.5L, gets 30 miles to the gallon, 3 sets of tires included, tinted windows, excellent condition, priced to sell.
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5-Speed Automatic, 2.5L 83,228 Miles,
4 Cyl, sport utility, 4 door, LS, AWD, 5 speed automatic, power windows,seats and locks. Alarm system, ABS brakes, traction/stability control, towing package, On Star navigation, Pioneer stereo, driver & passenger air bags, Bridgestone tires. Excellent condition! Vin# and CarFax History report available. Mileage: City 17 mpg - Hwy 23 mpg
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Rentals Charming 2 BD, 1.5 BA townhome on 14th Fairway. Unfurnished, hot tub, WD, NS/NP.
Large room in Nottingham Road Townhome. Bath, storage, privacy, unfurnished. Mature household, flexible lease. Call Walt 970.904.5501 or 970.949.1254 2 BD, 2BA Liftview condo facing the Eagle river.
970.376.0836
1 BD, 1 BA for rent in 3 BD townhome. On the river. Park nearby. Available May 1.
Call 970.331.1018 Call 970.390.3279 Room for rent in Wildridge. 1BD with Private bath. Cable & WIFI, N/S, N/P. No bus service.
970.390.1898
Call 970.376.6319 or 970.926.2130
2 BD, 1 BA spacious chalet in sunny West Vail location. 1 year lease. Available 6/1 Call 970.476.3313
3BD, 2BA Townhome N/S, N/P Call 970.471.2421
970.390.7796
Own Bed, own bath. NS, no illegal drugs, month to month, rent/negotiable. Room for one person.
4 BD, 3 BA, 2 car garage single family home in Edwards. Nice corner lot close to the Homestead Court Club. New interior finishes including floors.
4BD, 2.5BA spacious townhome. 1,800 sf. Gas heat, wood flooring, end unit with washer and dryer. Adjacent to Gypsum Elementary. Water, trash, and sewer included.
Aiden’s Meadow 4 BD + den, 3,200 sf., 2 car garage. Dog okay. Available June 1 Year lease
Call Greg 970.390.3020
1-3 Bedroom condos for summer. Sun Vail or Lionshead Arcade. Rates all inclusive 970.476.0900
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.
390.7600
Rental ads $75/mo. 926-6602
Spacious 4 BD, 3 BA duplex in Singletree. 2 car garage, yard, and deck. Pets okay. 1st, last, and security. Available July 1.
Fabulous Gore Creek townhouse conveniently located at TOV bus stop. Handsomely renovated with granite countertops, hardwood floor, FP, WD, fully furnished in a quiet setting. Deck with BBQ. 3BD/2BA. 203.856.9825 www.myvailcondo.com
Call 970.926.2029
Furnished studio in Sunriver with underground parking. Pool and hot tub. On the bus route. Call 970.376.7225
Furnished room for rent weekly or short term rental. N/S, N/P
Clean 3BR 1.5BA, Furnished. Utilities, WiFi, F/P, W/D. N/S, N/P. Week, Month or Year 970.331.5422
1 Bd in a 3 Bd cabin. Situated on 12 acres, 2 miles up Bellyache Road. Views, privacy, clean and sunny. NS/NP Call 970.376.0634
Commercial Corner
Retail & Office space in downtown Eagle. Ground floor- 553 sf. Plenty of parking. Great location and beautiful finishes!
Pitkin Creek Park storefront 800 sq ft, easy I-70 access, signage on Big Horn Road, high visibility, views, parking at door, perfect for service, retail or professional office.
341 Broadway, Bldg B Steve Stafford, Slifer Management Comp.
970.926.7911 ext. 4
Call 303.758.0548
Commercial Riverwalk Office. Professional office suite with use of conference room, reception area and copier included. Incredible views!
Very nice office/retail space. Attractive finishes, great visibility, easy access, abundant parking.
$700/month
River Centre
Eagle- 341 Broadway, Avon- Annex Shopping Center, Benchmark Plaza, Benchmark Shopping Center, Christy Sports Building, Edwards- Edwards Village Center, River Centre, Riverwalk Bank Building, & Vail- Vail Village Plaza.
Contact Trish
Steve Stafford, Slifer Management Co.
Steve Stafford, Slifer Management Co.
970.926.6830
970.926.7911 ext. 4
970.926.7911 ext. 4
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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!
Upper Borders Lodge Josh Lautenberg, Sonnenalp Real Estate
970.390.4127, www.skihomesvail.com
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Major Price Reductions at Brush Creek Village. Only 6 5 4 Developer Units left! 3 & 4 BD units, some w/ basements, in brand new private development. Adjacent to pool and ice-rink. Financing available!
2 BD cabin secluded from the road with Salt Creek running across the property. Offering all the comforts of home & plans for expansion. 7.5 acres & covered bridge.
4 BD, 3 BA Single Family Home in McHatten Ranch at Buckhorn Valley. Two Living Areas, Fireplace and Oversized Double-Car Garage.
$749,000 (Was $789,000)
143 Bridger Drive
John Purchase, Wynton Homes, LLC
Gary Pesso, Sonnenalp Real Estate
Now Starting at only $339,000
970.328.4226 brushcreekvillage.com
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Homes starting at $350,000
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970.524.1566
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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 $1,495,000
Jean Mitchell, Sonnenalp Real Estate
970.331.3236
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!
421 Beaver Dam Circle
$3,995,000
Tyra Rudrud, Sonnenalp Real Estate
970.376.2258
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Ski slope view from this 3 BD, 3 BA + Den property. Close to Vail Village and steps to free bus. Pool, tennis, private back patio w/ garden. 1 car garage. Great association.
One Willow Bridge Road. 2 and 3 Bedroom Residence Club Ownership. 3 weeks winter, 3 weeks summer, 1 floating week.
Potato Patch Club #40
$550,000 to $695,000
Tyra Rudrud, Sonnenalp Real Estate
970.477.5300
$1,295,000
970.376.2258
Ted or Gil, Sonnenalp Real Estate www.sonnenalprealestate.com/owbr
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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.
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.
1044 Homestake Circle
716 A Forest Road
Austria Haus Club
Josh Lautenberg, Sonnenalp Real Estate
Claudine Brandt, Sonnenalp Real Estate
Jean Mitchell, Sonnenalp Real Estate
$3,875,000
970.390.4127, www.skihomesvail.com
$5,500,000
970.331.2848
Priced from $219,900- $340,000
970.331.3236
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Amazing low price for 1BD, 1BA condo! Located across the street from TOV bus stop, corner unit, wood burning fireplace and great deck.
Sandstone 70, Unit A4
$298,500
Tyra Rudrud, Sonnenalp Real Estate
970.376.2258
Be a part of Commercial Corner 4B, 4B duplex with Vail Mtn views from south facing windows. Vaulted living room, fully renovated, private suites, & private garden. Hot tub, pool, tennis. On bus route.
Nice 1 BD, 1 BA condo on free TOV bus route. Beaver Creek views, spacious end unit, vaulted ceilings, sky lights, backs up to BLM. Updated and in move in condition.
3 BD, 3 BA end unit with nice floor plan and living space. The exterior has just had a full upgrade and remodel. There is a pool & hot tub and easy access to TOV free bus.
Potato Patch Club No. 5
Vail Heights Condo #12
Vail Point Townhouse #36
Linda Miner, Sonnenalp
Gary Pesso, Sonnenalp Real Estate
Offered at $1,375,000
970.390.4658
NOW PRICED at $299,000
970.331.6927 or pesso@comcast.net
Offered at $819,000
Gil Fancher, Sonnenalp Real Estate
970.390.7469
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