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The Titans of Town Talk participated in last weekend’s Solstice Run in Beaver Creek, which we have to say was a really great event.Thanks to all the folks at Beaver Creek and the Vail Rec District for putting it on.
The sun was slanting sideways through the aspen groves as we shuffled along the trail high on Beaver Creek Mountain.
We were trying to catch Tom Edwards, the speedy Gypsum town councilman who happens to be at least 30 years older than us. We spent the first half of the race reading the back of his shirt.
Then he jetted away from us, only to be seen later at the finish line. We have to say, Tom, you’re the man. And you have a sweet beard, too.
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History Quiz & book giveaway
Know your Eagle County history: Shirley Welch and the Eagle County Historical Society have just published a cool new book about our neck o’ the woods called “The Eagle River Valley.” It’s a pretty cool history lesson with lots of neat old photos — and we’ve got a few copies to give away.In Wednesday’s quiz, we asked how Edwards got its name. Steve Vincent, of Vail, was the first to e-mail in with the correct answer: “Edwards was originally Berry’s Ranch and was later named Edwards for Melvin Edwards, a Red Cliff businessman.” Bonus factoid: Edwards was also later the secretary of state for Colorado. Steve, your book is in the mail!
For today’s quiz, the first Town Talk readers to respond with the correct answer to this question will get a copy of the book. Send your responses to towntalk@vaildaily.com.
Here goes: We’re not generally known for our farming, but what crop was “king” around Avon and Beaver Creek in the 1920s?
Town Talk Tidbits
Local funksters HUSTLE will play a no-cover show 9:30 p.m. Friday at the Gore Range Brewery in Edwards. Call 970-926-BREW for more information. Don’t miss Crab Night at Matthew’s in Edwards on Saturday. A three-course dinner stuffed with King Crab legs will run you just $30. Call 970-926-8646 for reservations or more information.
If you’re a fan of the Man in Black, you’re sure to appreciate Cash’d Out, the premier Jonny Cash cover band. Catch those Cocaine Blues with Cash’d Out at 9 p.m. Saturday, at Agave in Avon. Pre-sale tickets are available at Agave for $12.
Come to Blue Plate Bistro in Avon and enjoy the Tidbit special of the day — $4 burger and fries. Call 970-845-2252 for more information.
