By scott miller So much for a happy new year. In the first full week of trading in 2016, investors were rattled by the slowdown in China and, perhaps more importantly, by how China’s leadership plans to handle that slowdown.As a result, our major stock indexes got off to a stumbling start, with the S&P […]
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By Melanie Wong VAIL — As young artists, Jenna Oppenheimer and Alee Germiller have worked with a number of mediums, but none are quite as large in scale as their current, and most public project to date.The two Town of Vail employees, who both studied art, are creating a 6×80 foot mural on canvas that […]
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By Melanie Wong The winter months bring more than cold temperatures; they often usher in a wave of the winter blues. Many seniors experience varying degrees of depression due to lack of sunshine and limited activities throughout the winter season. Seniors are at a higher risk for depression due to a combination of factors, which […]
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By Edward Stoner Upcoming events• Today: Vintage Vail at the Avon Recreation Center. Join the Avon Afternoon Club for a weekly gathering of games, socializing and coffee from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. Call 970-748-4060 for more information.• Today: Haircuts for anyone 60 or better at the Golden Eagle Senior Center. Appointments begin at [&hell
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By Melanie Wong With the country’s current political landscape, there’s no shortage of giggle-worthy material for a comedy group to work with, and veteran comedians Capitol Steps are taking full advantage.This year’s show is called “Mock the Vote,” and regardless of your political leanings, it will have you rolling with laught
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By John LaConte VAIL — Riding Chair 6 on Friday, local skier Bobby Bank said he couldn’t believe the crowds gathered at Golden Peak. The terrain park made its 2016 debut on Friday afternoon, with a large group of local freeskiers and snowboarders waiting outside the gates for its opening. Ski & Snowboard Club Vail […]
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By Randy Wyrick EDWARDS — Pemba Sherpa of the Sherpa Foundation went to Nepal with plans to rebuild 57 earthquake-destroyed homes.Instead they rebuilt 103, all with the money raised in a few months in the Vail Valley.First, give yourselves a pat on the back for helping make that possible.Second, as long as your hand is […]
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By Randy Wyrick Dust off the 150-point type face and let the headline scream, “Class clowns capture comedy crown!”At the tender age of 19, Alexander Barry and Matt Cirkovic are already being paid to be funny. They’re returning to their roots Monday evening for a free comedy show in the Eagle Valley High School auditorium.They’ll [&h
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By Ross Leonhart On the Hill is brought to you by The Steadman Clinic and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. VIDEO: Vail Daily On the Hill correspondent Ross Leonhart reports from the trees off Latigo and Redtail after 7 reported inches at Beaver Creek in the past two days. It’s still a little sticky out […]
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By Chris Freud GLENWOOD SPRINGS — The Demons were finally exorcised.Eagle Valley girls basketball went into Glenwood Springs and defeated the Demons, 48-34, on Saturday afternoon. That hasn’t happened often, people.“I think that brings my record to 2-13 while I’ve been the coach,” said Sam Bartlett, who has a memory like an elepha
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