By Melanie Wong Richard (Rick) H. Bowersock, 62, born Jan. 28, 1952, passed from our lives Thursday after a short battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend. He will be missed by all who ever met him. Memorial service and potluck are to be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at […]
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By Melanie Wong James Bradley Gibson, M.D., born Jan. 4, 1942, in Little Rock, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest Monday. He was preceded in death by: his father James L. “Gibby” Gibson; and grandparents, Benjamin M. and Lou Eva Hightower Gibson, and Raymond L. and Bertha Mae Hastings Mills. He is survived by: his mother, […]
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By Randy Wyrick AVON — A local man tackled a suspect fleeing from police and “subdued” him until police could arrive. David Martinez, 26, was spotted by police in an Avon hotel, the third time in two weeks he had fled from police on foot. When he saw police approaching him, Martinez bolted from the […]
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By Chris Freud VAIL — The Western Eagle County Metropolitan Recreation District, the Vail Recreation District and the Vail Mountaineer Hockey Club have joined together in an effort to promote youth hockey and invite prospective players, both boys and girls, to learn more about the sport. This collaborative effort also involves many local teachers
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By Chris Freud Eagle Fairgrounds Youth Race 1. Jake Eastabrooks 2. Andrew Beresniewicz Sport Race Men 1. Matt Johnson 2. Mike Eastabrooks 3. Adam Collins 4. Shaun Martin 5. Jesse Horton 6. Glenn Callahan Women 1. Tara Picklo 2. Melissa Marts Expert/Pro Race Men 1. Tyler Eaton 2. Jason Russell 3. Courtney Gregory 4. Brian […]
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By scott miller Business name: Top Painting (a division of Top Notch Logworks Inc.). Location: 4722 U.S. Highway 6, Gypsum. Date opened: Top Notch started business in September of 1999. Owners: Paul Straw (president and CFO) and David Sante (vice president and CEO). Contact information: Email mike@ topnotch-logworks.com, call 970-524-7323 or fax 97
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By Melanie Wong GYPSUM — Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley is now accepting homeowner applications for six homes, which will be located at Stratton Flats in Gypsum, and are scheduled for completion in 2015. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30. According to the most recent American Community Survey, an estimated 3,600 households in Eagle
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By Edward Stoner AVON — Can Do Day is an annual campaign honoring Can Do MS founder and Olympic medalist skier Jimmie Heuga on his birthday, Monday, Sept. 22. On this day, Can Do MS supporters focus on what they can do, and then do it to inspire others and help raise awareness about multiple […]
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By Melanie Wong Somewhere, somehow, Cary Pierce thinks music festivals lost sight of the music. As one half of Jackopierce, his longtime acoustic duo with Jack O’Neill, Pierce has seen festivals grow and expand until they’re almost unpalatable. The scene is hardly enticing: It’s a young couple huddled for warmth in a grimy, mud-st
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By caramie schnell AVON — Underground dinners aren’t a novel concept in the food world, but they are new to Eagle County. The guerrilla-style meals have been taking place in cities around the world — Buenos Aires, London, Chicago, Los Angeles, Vienna, Melbourne, the list goes on — for decades. Travel + Leisure, back in […]
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