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6-7 8■ food, 6 3 ■ winter entertaining............................................ 9 4 9 7 ■ rene’s ramblings.............................................. 11 6On the9cover: Charlie 4 Rein of Big Timber, Mont., enjoys sledding near Clearwater Campground west of Cody.

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Monday, Jan.

Depot Gallery.

•Sunday Funday, 4-7 p.m., Snow Creek Saloon.

Riley Arena.

•West Park Hospital - Open House, 4-6 p.m.

•Provisions of Grace Food Pantry, 5-7 p.m., 4 South Fork Road.

• 5th annual Jack Russell & Corgi Races, 6:30 p.m., Cody Auditorium. Benefits Park County Animal Shelter.

•Karaoke, 7 p.m., VFW Hall.

•Live music, 9 p.m., Silver Dollar.

Monday, Jan.

•Rock Creek Artists Miniature Show, Carbon County Deport Gallery.

•All Artist Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

•Meet the Mayor, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Honey’s Cafe.

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•Trapper Rendezvous Forensics Tournament, noon-8 p.m., NWC.

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•Rock Creek Artists Miniature Show, Carbon County Deport Gallery.

•All Artist Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

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•Public Skate, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Riley Arena.

•Live Music, 9 p.m., Silver Dollar.

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•Trapper Rendezvous Forensics Tournament, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., NWC.

RED LODGE:

•Rock Creek Artists Miniature Show, Carbon County Deport Gallery.

•All Artist Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

•Learn to Ski Clinics, 10 and 11 a.m., Red Lodge Nordic Center.

•Kids Cross-Country Skiing Lessons, 1-2:30 p.m., Red Lodge Nordic Center.

•Beginning Zentagle with Peggy Kopp, CZT, 1 p.m., Carbon County Depot Gallery.

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•Provisions of Grace Food Pantry, after 11 a.m. service, 4 South Fork Road.

•Adult Drop-in, 7-9 p.m., Riley Arena.

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•Rock Creek Artists Miniature Show, Carbon County Deport Gallery.

•All Artist Exhibit, Carbon County

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•Morning Coffee and Donuts, 8-10 a.m., VFW Hall.

•Learn to Skate, 4-5 p.m., Riley Arena.

•Rock Creek Artists Miniature Show, Carbon County Deport Gallery.

•All Artist Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

•Adult Open Studio Class, 9 a.m.-noon, Red Lodge Clay Center.

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•Public Skate, 1-3 p.m., Riley Arena.

•MANNAHOUSE food distribution and worship, 1:453 p.m.,2343 Mountain View Drive.

•Open Figure Skating, 3:30-5 p.m., Riley Arena.

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•Rock Creek Artists Miniature Show, Carbon County Deport Gallery.

•All Artist Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

•Community Pint Night, 5-7 p.m., Sam’s Tap Room.

•Free Community Dinner, 5:30-7 p.m., Common Ground.

Wednesday, Jan.

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•Open Figure Skating, 2:30-4 p.m., Riley Arena.

•Learn to Skate, 4-5 p.m., Riley Arena.

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•Rock Creek Artists Miniature Show, Carbon County Deport Gallery.

•All Artist Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

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•Stick and Puck, 3:30-5 p.m.,

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•Provisions of Grace Food Pantry, 5-7 p.m., 4 South Fork Road.

•Rude Diary, 6 p.m., Silver Dollar.

•Karaoke, 7 p.m., VFW Hall.

•Yellowstone Quake Hockey, 7:30 p.m., Riley Arena.

•Rock Creek Artists Miniature Show, Carbon County Deport Gallery.

•All Artist Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

Saturday, Jan.

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•Miss Cody Stampede Coronation Celebration, 5 p.m., The Eagles.

•Live Music, 9 p.m., Silver Dollar.

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•Rock Creek Artists Miniature Show, Carbon County Deport Gallery.

•Paint with Kevin Red Star, TBA, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

•Learn to Ski Clinics, 10 and 11 a.m., Red Lodge Nordic Center.

•Kids Cross-Country Skiing Lessons, 1-2:30 p.m., Red Lodge Nordic Center.

Sunday, Jan.

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•Provisions of Grace Food Pantry, after 11 a.m. service, 4 South Fork Road.

•Adult Drop-in, 7-9 p.m., Riley Arena.

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•Rock Creek Artists Miniature Show, Carbon County Deport Gallery.

•All Artist Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

•Morning Coffee and Donuts, 8-10 a.m., VFW Hall.

•Learn to Skate, 4-5 p.m., Riley Arena.

RED LODGE:

•Rock Creek Artists Miniature Show, Carbon County Deport Gallery.

•All Artist Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

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•Public Skate, 1-3 p.m., Riley Arena.

•MANNAHOUSE food distribution and worship, 1:453 p.m.,2343 Mountain View Drive.

•Open Figure Skating, 3:30-5 p.m., Riley Arena.

RED LODGE:

•Rock Creek Artists Miniature Show, Carbon County Deport Gallery.

•All Artist Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

•Community Pint Night, 5-7 p.m., Sam’s Tap Room.

•Free Community Dinner, 5:30-7 p.m., Common Ground.

Wednesday, Jan.

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•Open Figure Skating, 2:30-4 p.m., Riley Arena.

•Learn to Skate, 4-5 p.m., Riley Arena.

RED LODGE:

•Rock Creek Artists Miniature Show, Carbon County Deport Gallery.

•All Artist Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

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•Stick and Puck, 3:30-5 p.m., Riley Arena.

RED LODGE:

•Rock Creek Artists Miniature Show, Carbon County Deport Gallery.

•All Artist Exhibit, Carbon County Depot Gallery.

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Northwest College digital imaging class begins Jan. 20 Aspiring photographers can get a better handle on the technical and creative aspects of digital photography in a Tuesday evening class.

“Digital Imaging” starts Jan. 20 at Northwest College.

Offered 6:30-9 p.m., the course focuses on creative digital manipulation of photographic images and provides a working overview of both input and production methods of computerized photography.

Students will use Macintosh computers and Adobe Photoshop CC software to learn the technical aspects of digital photography workflow including F-stop and shutter speed camera settings, and downloading and archiving digital files. They’ll learn about editing digital files using Photoshop CC software and how to be proficient in printing and matting their images.

The class covers a variety of input devices, including the digital camera and reflective and transmission scanners, plus computerized retouching and enhancement of traditionally generated prints in black and white and color.

In addition to covering the basics of electronic imaging, the course explores current trends in the imaging industry, as well

Students in the NWC digital Imaging class will learn how to apply classic black-and-white treatment to photos, as was done to this one taken by Christine Garceau along the edge of the Clark’s Fork of the Yellowstone River. as the issues of ethics in the medium.

The class is taught by Christine Garceau, an awardwinning photographer who

joined the faculty in the Photographic Communication program in 2012.

She has a doctorate from Michigan Technological University,

plus bachelor’s and master’s degrees in photography from Northern Michigan University.

She has experienced the photographer’s world from just about every angle – from working as a color printing technician in a onehour photo store to freelancing for the Detroit Free Press.

While working on assignment for the Associated Press in the Midwest, Garceau photographed for many publications including US News and World Report, USA Today, Women’s World magazine, Parade magazine, National Geographic and many more.

She’s worked with nearly every age of student in a variety of venues, from the Upper Peninsula American Indian reservations to a 10-day travel class, “Photographing Romania: the Dracula Trail Tour.” In March, she’ll lead the Photography Field Studies class to Argentina and Uruguay.

Garceau says students in her Digital Imaging class should expect to use additional lab time outside the Tuesday evening lectures. The class can be taken for a grade or audited.

For more information, call Garceau, (307) 754-6497.

To register, call 754-6149 or visit the Enrollment Services Office in the Orendorff Building.

‘Management Meets Leadership’ training begins Jan. 27 at Cody CTD A comprehensive two-week training starts Tuesday, Jan. 27, for new managers and supervisors, those who want to broaden their leadership skill set and those interested in stepping into management or supervisory roles.

“Management Meets Leadership: The Key Skills to Unlock Your Potential” meets in the Northwest College Cody Center for Training and Development, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 27-Feb.5, and 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7.

The first session uses the Workplace Big 5 Profile selfassessment to help participants better understand their own working personalities and how

those play into team dynamics, communication and productivity issues. After that, the essentials of leadership session introduces leadership imperatives, styles and self-assessments, key principles to meet people’s personal needs, as well as techniques to succeed in a leadership role.

A session on enhancing employee performance and accountability provides an individualized interactive opportunity to help each participant develop performance improvement plans, explore barriers to performance, and conduct an effective real-life coaching session in their own workplace.

A cost and profit analysis session covers fixed, variable

and semi-variable costs; breakeven analysis and contribution margins; cost allocations and reducing inefficiencies. The strategic planning session covers the conceptual model for strategy development, cost leadership, differentiation, costfocus strategy and much more.

It’s followed by a project planning session that explores the project life cycle, how to identify stakeholders and include all relevant considerations, as well as the steps from pre-preparations to closing out a project.

The final session is devoted to helping participants link the theory they’ve learned to practical applications they can employ in their workplace.

Instructors for the series are

Kathy Crookshanks, Shelby Frost, Bruce Morse, Rhonda Shipp and Trubi Woods.

Classes will be held at the Northwest College Cody Center for Training and Development.

Participants must complete a Big 5 Workplace Personality pre-assessment prior to the first night.

The $299 cost per person includes the Big 5 assessment tool, all materials and lunch on Saturday.

To register or learn more about the Management Meets Leadership series, follow the “Training Schedule” link, nwc. edu/ctd or contact the NWC Cody Center for Training and Development, 587-3506 or codyctd@nwc.edu.

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If you’re tired of being cooped up inside, hop in your car and head up the North Fork where many fun outdoor activities await.

Nordic skiing

Enjoy the winter scenery on more than 15 miles of Nordic skiing classic and skate trails at Pahaska Tepee.

The routes are maintained by the Park County Nordic Ski Association.

The trail system is groomed by trained volunteers one or two times weekly.

PCNSA also sponsors Nordic ski clinics, races, moonlight ski and snowshoe outings, and many other

special events. For more information go to nordicskiclub.com.

Scenery

If you’d rather not go out in the cold, you can still enjoy the beautiful scenery from the warmth of your vehicle.

Scenic drives offer diverse wildlife, mountain vistas, unusual rock formations and sparkling streams. continued on page 8

JoAnna Marquis of Powell skis at Pahaska Tepee.

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proud Cut saloon

The legendary Proud Cut Saloon has been a staple in the heart of Cody for more than 20 years. Walk right into the “OLD WEST” and enjoy the “KICKASS COWBOY CUISINE”. We offer everything from margaritas to shrimp so big you could saddle ‘em and ride ‘em home.

Open 7 days a week! Reservations appreciated. 1227 Sheridan Avenue, (307) 527-6905.

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silver dollar Bar

At the Silver Dollar Bar you can enjoy fine entertainment and grab some great food. Daily specials offer great food at great prices. Stop in for chicken, salads, or the “best burgers in the West!” Grillin’ it up from 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. 7 days a week!

Enjoy live music on the patio 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in the summer and then stick around for live bands and dancing.

1313 Sheridan Avenue, (307) 527-7666.

Spread eparate file CaLL TODaY 587-2231 Authentic Italian Cuisine, The Best Steak in Town, and Homegrown Western Hospitality. It doesn’t get any better than that at Adrianos Italian Restaurant.

Comfortable Atmosphere, Full Bar, Extensive Wine list, and Great Service await your night out in downtown Cody, Wyoming. Owner and Chef Chrissy Linderman has put together an awesome Italian Menu, including Veal Marsala, Shrimp Florentine, Vino Bianco Chicken Scaloppini, Homemade Lasagna, Sausage and Peppers and more. On the Western side enjoy the Ace’s High Ribeye Steak, High Noon New York Steak, or the Fist Full of Flatiron Steak, served with your favorite pasta. Great place for a family occasion or that intimate couple dining. Winter Hours, 7 days a week, 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

1244 Sheridan Avenue, Downtown Cody, Wyoming. (307) 527-7320 for reservations or takeout.

the BreadBoard Since 1978 the Breadboard’s been serving the people of Wyoming great food in Cody, Lander, Riverton and Buffalo. Our family owned restarurants serve the highest quality sandwiches and soups prepared with the freshest ingredients around. Our freshly baked breads and homemade bagels are spectacular. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 6 days a week. Discover what the locals already know: The Breadboard

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pepe’s meXiCan restaurant Walk in to Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant and your taste buds will be screaming with delight. With so many authentic Mexican dishes to choose from, like our homemade salsa, spicy pork chili, and town favorite homemade hard tacos, it’s like your own Mexican fiesta.

Join us Sunday through Monday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. we’ll satisfy all your Mexican cravings. And don’t forget our amazing breakfasts.

We serve everything from traditional huevos rancheros to hearty favorites like biscuits and gravy. Located at 275 North Bent Street, Pepe’s is always cooking for you. (307) 754-4665.

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old piney dell restaurant & Bar Historic and intimate dining room along beautiful Rock Creek. Featuring our famous Weiner Schnitzel, mouth-watering Prime Rib and other culinary delights. Enjoy your favorite beverage in our charmingly rustic bar. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. • Friday & Saturday: 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Reservations recommended. 5 miles south of Red Lodge on Highway 212 at Rock Creek Resort. 406-446-1196 • 800667-1119, www.rockcreekresort.com, info@rockcreekresort.com

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Alpine skiing

Enjoy great family skiing and snowboarding at Sleeping Giant Ski Area.

The resort is open from midDecember to mid-March on Friday-Sunday. It offers 49 runs ranging from beginner to advanced, and two terrain parks.

For more information visit skisg.com.

David Sechrist helps his son Sam, 2, at Sleeping Giant.

Rod and Julie Laib snowshoe at Pahaska Tepee.

Snowshoeing

Snowshoers also can enjoy the area around Pahaska Tepee.

While they can use any of

the groomed trails, there is now a snowshoe specific trail that starts at the south end of Moose Flats.

The trail is classified as easy.

Sledding

You don’t have to be on a snowboard or a pair of skis to enjoy sliding on snow.

Sledding can be fun for all ages, and opportunities exist in several places up the North Fork.

Choose your ride of choice – tube or sled and go for a ride. The inner tube can go just about anywhere, and is capable of catching air while simultaneously providing a soft and shock absorbent landing surface. The sled, on the other hand, offers greater steering capability, and in some instances, greater potential for speed.

Rebecca Rein of Big Timber, Mont., sleds near the Clearwater Campground in the Shoshone Forest.

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Creative ideas for winter entertaining The look of your party can be just as important as its other elements.

So go above and beyond a plain table setting. Set the mood for your party and provide a striking visual to accompany the feast by creating a thematic “tablescape.”

The experts at Bed Bath & Beyond are offering three ideas for elevating your entertaining decor:

Rustic Living

A warm, woodsy vibe invites lingering conversation. Skip the tablecloth and add a burlap runner and rattan placemats in rich neutral hues to create a foundation of textures. Bring in some warmth using soft green moss centerpieces and the sleek glitter of champagne flutes.

Mix shapes to give the table a casual, welcoming feel.

For example, for a rectangular table, use round placemats with square plates.

Likewise, use centerpieces of varied heights, such as glass candle holders of different sizes accented with rope and filled with moss. Add tall branches to the moss for a dramatic touch.

Consider Lenox Park City flatware and china. The porcelain plates are decorated with delicate bare branches and the flatware’s design mimics tree bark.

Remember, little details go a long way. Add sprigs of rosemary to Champagne for an evergreen feel and flavor.

Glamorous Gold

To create an opulent look, think rich colors, vivid patterns and one of the hottest tabletop trends this season—gold.

When opting for a formal setting, avoid mixing shapes and limit your color palette.

From placemats to china, repeat soft curves for an overall unified effect. Use a showstopping place setting that creates richness and visual depth, such as Wedgwood’s Renaissance Gold, which pairs gold with cobalt blue. Mirror these colors with your other table accessories.

Use soft touches to keep the look from feeling cold, such as lush roses in full bloom or ferns spray painted gold for a pretty finishing touch.

Winter Wonderland

Bring the best parts of a wintery walk through the woods into your dining room – no shoveling required.

Use a lightly golden tablecloth, dotted with silver metallic snowflakes.

Reinforce with platinum-andwhite place settings and top with a silver snowflake napkin ring.

Use faux snow to create a “runner” of snow drifts down the table center, dotting it with real evergreen sprigs to create a natural-looking trail between the diners.

Include a hint of metallic shine with silver placemats.

Crystal votive holders and mounds of real ice in the champagne bucket add to the table’s sparkle.

To keep our snowy scene from feeling too chilly, add Champagne flutes with rich golden accents, and the warm glow of candlelight.

More ideas, decorating tips, recipes, printable decor, playlists and inspiration can be found at the “Above & Beyond” blog at blog. bedbathandbeyond.com.

At your next dinner party, wow your guests and set the mood for your feast with tablescapes that please the eye. (StatePoint)

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In the stars Jan. 11-17 ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll give a great deal of time and energy to others, and this will be neither easy nor immediately gratifying, but it will be absolutely worthwhile in what it gives back to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your purpose will feel clear. Your gut will tell you that you’re on to something, so follow through without hesitation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). In your soul, you are cheerful, and this is what the world is responding to this week.

People want you near – you are so loved.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You will think of ideas that might be helpful to your loved ones and present them without expectation of reward. You make a difference.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). This week you will make a dietary change. With a little tweaking, you’ll come up with the perfect health-supporting program.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There’s much you will see this week to put you in sleeve-rolling mode. There will be outside factors to challenge you and obstruct your path, so do not create extra impediments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your high energy level will make the tasks of the week much easier. Once you get over your initial resistance, it will be smooth sailing all the way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Seriously, you won’t be too influenced by the public eye this week. You’ll be having too much fun with those close to you to care about what the others think.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s said that too many cooks spoil the soup.

You’ll accept the contributions but stay in charge of how much of each goes into the soup. Command the soup. It’s your soup.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

When you want to blame someone, you will praise that person instead. Why? Because you’re growing in spirit, and that means being the bigger person.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will crave excitement, and you’ll absolutely get what you seek, but not at first.

Up front, there will be logistics, frustrations and waiting in line.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The beauty of having another person close by who loves you very much is not lost on you. Whether it’s kin or a sweetheart, you’ll bask in the affection.

If you were born this week life’s unexpected twists and turns will keep things interesting. Detours are just part of the journey. You’ll enjoy the scenery wherever you are.

Jan. 18-24 ARIES (March 21-April 19). Love is

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a big noise in your life – a noise that covers up a lot of other things that are going on. Go with the cacophony of love.

It’s disorienting, and that’s the point.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your imagination will run wild with many things, as your creativity is on hyperdrive this week. Don’t act on information that is purely in your mind. Get proof from the outside world.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your tears may make an appearance this week, intent on proving that you’re human. “Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for the truth.” – Benjamin Disraeli CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Unspoken pain needs to be spoken in some form. Maybe it’s to the person who caused the pain, and maybe not. As soon as you express it, the healing will begin.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Passion is exciting, but it’s not going to sustain a relationship for the long haul. Respect is more important and longer abiding.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Much will occur because you took the time to plan not only the “what” of the week, but also the “how.” Time that you spend reflecting on how you’d like to relate to yourself and others is well spent, indeed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll be interested in getting other people’s needs met, and this is how you’ll get your own met, too. The first step is gathering information.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). In order for this week’s business to unfold in a way that fits comfortably into your life, you’ll need to make requests. Do not expect that people will know what to do next without specific instruction.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). At the start of the week, it will already feel as though you’re in the thick of the action. It doesn’t matter how you got into the situation; what matters is what you do once you’re there.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). This week your life is like a kaleidoscope – the slightest change of direction makes for entirely new patterns. You’ll use this to your advantage, focusing on an area that has not been working for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Life feels complicated and disorderly, but that won’t deter you from trying to make something beautiful happen. You have good people on your side – utilize them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Being well rounded doesn’t usually win people awards. This week will be different.

You’ll be counted on to be adept at many things, and you’ll shine.

If you were born this week the next six weeks will bring an amazing turn of events. You’ll affirm that a condition is so, and it will be that way largely due to your affirmation.

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How fortunate are we to have the biggest little ski hill this side of the Pecos?

Sleeping Giant rocks – even if we are hundreds of miles north of the Pecos River (in Texas, for those who didn’t know). I’m sure there are other great little ski hills to rival our’s, but they aren’t an hour from my front door. So as far as I’m concerned – for these purposes – they don’t count.

For the last five years we have had front row seats, in varying capacities, to the awakening Giant and I must say that on Monday, Jan. 5, it had one of its best showings yet.

I’d had the luxury, as did many others during the holiday break, to be present on the mountain several of those days. And although we hadn’t

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Enjoying ‘best little hill in the West’ gotten much new snow, the packed powder conditions were excellent and withstood the test of thousands of ski and snowboard tracks.

So many enthusiastic snow sports people graced the welcoming slopes and even in some cases braved the frigid temperatures to slide, turn and glide down our hometown hill. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that many people at the Giant since it reopened five seasons ago.

It was a beautiful sight to behold.

Happy little people learning, brave grown-ups revisiting the long ago abandoned pastime, shredders, rippers and flyers of all ages having the time of their lives at Sleeping Giant.

And a tip of the hat to the staffers who hung in there day in and day out for 16 days (almost) straight. While we were busy playing, they were making it all possible. Thanks to all.

And then the snow came – the last Sunday evening of the holiday break. And it came and

Not to rub it in, but they measured 16 inches fresh on top – and that was first thing in the morning. It snowed all day.

it dumped and it continued to dump and all the while I kept thinking how happy I was that I had the forethought to take that last day off with my kids so we could do something fun together to culminate the Christmas break. (I might otherwise have come down with a nasty something-or-another had I not planned ahead so well.)

Suddenly, here on the last day, we had the mountain all to ourselves again. Everyone else whose names we didn’t know nor recognize had returned to

their homes to prepare for the coming work and school week while we drove up the North Fork to slip into winter skiing and snowboarding bliss.

Not to rub it in but they measured 16 inches fresh on top – and that was first thing in the morning. It snowed all day.

We rode all day and tore it up.

I’m so thankful for our little hill. And so grateful for the people and the dollars and the support that has made Sleeping Giant’s awakening possible.

We all are so fortunate.

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