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By John LaConte AVON — The town’s elected body would be happy to hear Marty Flanders’ assessment of Saturday’s Triple ByPass Ride’s finish area. “It’s a beautiful setting, with lots to see and lots to do,” Flanders said after completing the 120-mile bike ride, which started in Evergreen and finished in Nottingham

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By Chris Freud AVON — It is not a race. The Triple ByPass Ride, which saw about 3,500 cyclists roll from Evergreen to Avon’s Nottingham Park, on Saturday is not a competition. Try telling that to those who finished. This is their Tour de France or USA Pro Challenge. When one conquers 120 miles that […]

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By Chris Freud One game left. Will it be the coronation of Lionel Messi as one of the truly great ones or the affirmation of Germany as one of the best teams ever? The final has set up an interesting test between the idea that a team needs a truly great superstar to be world […]

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By Melanie Wong EAGLE COUNTY — Phil Carter points to a wall of garbage bags piled all the way up to the ceiling and spilling forward toward the entrance. “Those are just from the last couple days,” said the Thrifty Shop manager. “We sort donations all day getting things hung and tagged. We have three […]

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By scott miller • Business name: Simply Massage Vail. • Location: Inside the Holiday Inn in West Vail. • Date opened: 2008. • Owner: Karen Taylor. • Contact info: Call 970-476-7223 or go to www.simplymassage.com. What goods or services do you provide? Our therapists are trained in Swedish, deep tissue, sports, injury, pre/post natal massa

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By scott miller VAIL — The Vail Valley Partnership will host the eighth annual Vail Valley Business Forum July 22 at the Four Seasons Resort Vail from 8:30 to 11 a.m. This year’s theme is “Regional Challenges, Local Solutions.” Attendees will gain access to the latest ideas and information in the areas of regional economic […]

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By Edward Stoner VAIL — Bravo! Vail has announced the contract renewal of Artistic Director Anne-Marie McDermott for an additional three years, through the 2016 season. McDermott, a concert pianist and recording artist who performs extensively worldwide, was appointed artistic director in 2011. “I am so proud and privileged to be part of this s

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By Melanie Wong In December of 1970, a United States Air Force transport plane touched down at Tan Son Nhut Air Force Base in Saigon, Vietnam. Thus began the “re-education” of five college girls from Colorado State University. Nothing in our Midwestern upbringings had prepared us for what was about to transpire. On Dec. 1, […]

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By Edward Stoner The gently rolling 10.8 miles of Shrine Pass Road are graced daily by bikers, hikers, jeepers, four-wheelers and hunters. Even in the winter, its rolling hills and dales are dotted daily by cross country skiers, hikers on snowshoe and snowmobilers. Shrine Pass is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, with its […]

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By Edward Stoner PARK CITY, Utah — The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation has named two new members to its Board of Trustees. Joining the board are Daniel Leever, of Palm Beach, Fla., and Vail, and Lynn D. Bleil, of Park City, Utah. The announcement was made by Foundation President Greg Boester, an Olympic […]

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