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By scott miller EDWARDS — The local economy is humming along at the moment, but there are some blotches in the picture.That was the overall opinion of several local experts at Wednesday’s Vail Valley Business Forum, a joint production of the Vail Symposium and the Vail Valley Partnership, the valley-wide chamber of commerce. That forum [&he

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By Pam Boyd EAGLE — The town of Eagle is seeking statements of qualifications from professional firms to provide design services for its Eagle River Park project.The project will involve civil engineering, landscape architecture, limited structural engineering, surveying and architectural design work. The town is requesting civil engineering and

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By Pam Boyd EAGLE — Six months ago, there were barely enough candidates to hold an election for the four openings on the Eagle Town Board.This week, eight hopefuls submitted applications for the single board vacancy created by the resignation of Doug Seabury.Tuesday night the town board members reviewed the list of applicants and trimmed [&hellip

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By Pam Boyd EAGLE — Sebastian Witt knows how to pack a punch, as in an actual one.So be advised that what the 14-year-old, Eagle Valley Middle School eighth-grader lacks in stature, he more than makes up for in talent. He owns lots of trophies to prove it.Sebastian, or Sebie as he is known to […]

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By Krista Driscoll VAIL — If Oktoberfest in Colorado had a Santa Claus, it would be Helmut Fricker. Anyone who’s been around for the last 40-plus years to witness the jolly German bouncing through a September crowd with his accordion, fueling the contagious clapping, swaying, stomping and chicken dances, would never guess that he has [&hell

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By Krista Driscoll EDWARDS — Nancy Clark, Ph.D., teaches nearly 20 subjects incorporating the body, mind and spirit connection to foster a global perspective. Her goal is to help all ages better understand their experiences so they can live more meaningful lives and lessen the impact of stress during periods of global change.Clark’s work ha

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By Ross Leonhart What do you get when you blend two favorite pastimes like swinging clubs and swilling beer? The Eagle-Vail Golf Club has put a twist on the typical trip to the driving range with Buckets and Brews. Usually golfers visit the driving range to warm up before a round or to practice on […]

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By Chris Freud EDWARDS — Is Battle Mountain soccer back? Did they go anywhere in the first place?After an early season overtime loss at Eagle Valley, which caused great angst in the Battle Mountain camp, the Huskies have won three in a row, capped by a 4-3 thriller over Summit County on Tuesday night in […]

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By Chris Freud EDWARDS — Beating Soroco for Homecoming? That’s just music to the collective ear of Vail Christian volleyball.The Saints downed the Rams, 25-8, 25-20, 25-27, 25-20, on Tuesday night at the Wheeler Athletic Center in Edwards.Homecoming can sometimes be a touch-and-go experience amidst all the festivities. That said, maybe ever

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By Chris Freud EDWARDS — Is Battle Mountain soccer back? Did they go anywhere in the first place?After an early season overtime loss at Eagle Valley, which caused great angst in the Battle Mountain camp, the Huskies have won three in a row, capped by a 4-3 thriller over Summit County on Tuesday night in […]

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