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publisher’s greeting Farewell summer. It sure was a remarkable one but then the Indian summer set in as soon as the Equinox passed. The leaves are incredible and we will continue paddling forward into this new season. As I was preparing the magazine it truly hit me, it can be tough to live in the mountains and it is certainly not for everyone. It requires a determination in more ways then one. I believe our Colorado mountain towns reflect our tenacity, The people who live here hold within them the quality of being tenacious and possess the quality of persistence, determination, perseverance, doggedness, strength of purpose, tirelessness, indefatigability, resolution, resoluteness, resolve, firmness, patience, purposefulness, staunchness, steadfastness, staying power, endurance, stamina, stubbornness, intransigence, obstinacy, obduracy and pertinacity.

Traditional for this time of year is the fall harvest, preparing for the winter months ahead and celebrations honoring the bounty of our summer. So many used to think the mountains yielded little in the way of crops but we have discovered so many diverse farms and ranches to share with you. This issue is also here to tell you about the unique businesses located in our communities. Our little towns are showcases for the culinary talents and passions of their owners. Food, Farms and Feasts is the theme and we hope this will help you source locally and eat healthy.

My love for this region carries through into my everyday life. Waking up and looking out the window is a daily reward. There are days that I do not enjoy scraping the frost with a credit card from my windshield but when there is a pile of sparkling snow and bluebird skies above my head it just seems heavenly. We are here because we want to be here and we figure out how to make it work so we can stay. MTN Town Magazine was created to tell these unique stories and what our individual passions are that keep us inspired and motivated. If you love Colorado mountain towns then this magazine is for you! ~Namaste, Holly Battista-Resignolo, Publisher

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Buena Vista, it is a beautiful view and one heck of a great place to spend some time in. A longtime mecca for river enthusiasts, this town has under gone some very nice changes that we think you will enjoy.

Boy, has Buena Vista seen a ton of change.

There was a time that we only came up Highway 24 into Buena Vista to grab a bite to eat after a day on the river. K’s Dairy Delite was serving up Ice Cream and Pancho’s wrapped up some great, inexpensive burritos. This was definitely a quiet little town sustained by agriculture and the correctional facility.

Rarely did we come down Main Street unless we were planning on visiting Loback’s Bakery for some tasty treats and doing a little fishing on the Arkansas.

Those great landmarks are still there but the town has seen some remarkable changes with a renaissance of its Main Street businesses and the addition of the award winning South Main sector.

New stores, unique businesses and restaurants began opening their doors to new people. Earl Richmond and his wife Cheryl moved their CKS (Colorado Kayak Supply) retail store in 2001 and ever since then the town has been renovating and renewing.

In 2009 Eddyline Brewery opened their doors and then in 2010 Deerhammer Distillery set up shop next to CKS. Give a river rat a little booze and beer and it seems anything can happen. Things have been booming ever since with the addition of shops like Boneshaker Cycles, Buena Vista Roastery, The Trailhead outdoor store, Free the Monkey Consignment and more all moving into long forgotten shop space.

Another boost to the area in early 2000 was the South Main development with a home and “rurban” (rural+urban) development plan on the banks of the Arkansas River corridor. The developer donated the shores of the river to the town and obtained grants from GOCO that has helped build an incredible whitewater park, river trail network, park with rock climbing boulders, disco golf course and more. These amenities have been successfully implemented and are now enjoyed by paddling enthusiasts, hikers, bikers, fisherman and the young and old alike.

Great shopping and restaurants can be found within the South Main development area too. Sundance and Friends, Eddyline Brewery and Restaurant, Made, Rock Run Art Gallery and the Surf Chateau are situated between some really cool homes and buildings. New phases of the development are popping up as we write, so the scene continues to morph.

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I am only touching on the tip of the proverbial Buena Vista iceberg though. Buena Vista is far from cold. Their banana belt climate makes the area the perfect getaway when the snow is flying in higher elevations; folks are boating, hiking and biking all year round.

If I could wake up there today I would start my day at the Buena Vista Coffee Roasters enjoying a great cup of fresh roasted Bongo Billy Coffee and one of their yummy baked goods. I would take a lovely morning hike along the River Trail and then head out on my bike for a while on the Midland Trail. After a fun ride I would head over to the Eddyline Brewery and Restaurant and enjoy an alfresco lunch and mid-day beer. I would get my body going again with a stroll through the South Main shops and new Gelato shop, the Midland Stop, up to Main Street Buena Vista and visit each store and gallery I come across. I would ogle at the SUP Boards and river wear at CKS and then perhaps head up to Cottonwood Hot Springs for a soak or take a SUP lesson through CKS so I can

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figure out how to surf those tempting waves in the river park. After that I would be sure to make plans to hit the new Rock House Kitchen restaurant (which we hear is pretty darn good) and of course visit Len and his wife Amy at the Deerhammer Distillery for some of their fabulous concoctions. If you time it right you might catch one of their local music or paddle events like the CKS Paddlefest, Base Camp Jam Sessions at Eddyline, Live Music at the Beach, the Fall Color Run, Holiday Art Walk or some other unique fundraisers on the towns event calendar.

This is not just a tourism destination, it is a real town and a tight knit community. I was very jealous to see the success of their most recent BV Strong Community dinner. Over 2500 locals and their kids got together and broke bread with tables stretching several blocks long. The community is tight and they are proud of their town and its accomplishments. I get it. You will too when you visit.

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PLOUGHBOY As the season of Farmers Markets dwindle this incredible business in Salida keeps the vibe and freshness coming. Their motto is “make fresh, local food as available as possible; help farmers and producers grow, the economy thrive, consumers get real value for their food dollars and have you be able to enjoy food as fresh and great as your grandparents did. Ploughboy offers an alternative to imported produce and processed goods. Their focus is on selling local, sustainably produced and distributed foods. That means pastured meats, organic produce, and hacked trucking and transportation. Since opening in 2010, Kerry and David have managed to tap into a vast network of local producers. Not only are the majority of products sourced from within 100 miles of the store, but all come from within Colorado.

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Colorado Yoga Magazine Colorado now has its own Yoga Magazine. Long-time yogi, studio owner, magazine publisher and TV host Juli Rathke is sharing the love for Yoga, wellness and a healthy lifestyle in this personable Colorado publication. CO Yoga Magazine showcases the persons, places and ideas that make the Yoga communities in Colorado special and unique. This magazine is a breath of fresh air from your big label publications and gives a fair share to the local “little guy” to be seen, heard and read about in their own community. Pick one up at your local studio.

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‘NOLA After a full day of Yoga at the Steamboat Movement Festival we came across a delicious locally produced snack ‘Nola Granola Bars. This bar is chock full of dried fruit, seeds and oats, with premium local honey added for sweetness. This startup has a great story too. Owner Andy Zeigler had been making wholesome and nutritious granola bars for years at Steamboat Mountain School for the kids so they would stay fueled up for a day of studies. They were and still are a hit so Andy decided to bring ‘Nola to everyone. This small, handmade granola bar production company in Steamboat Springs is making strides and getting out there by being an affordable, wholesome snack geared to those with active lifestyles. You can find them around Steamboat and expect them to start making tracks into Colorado’s mountain towns. You can always order them online too.

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SPORT BUMPER We discovered this nifty product while attending the Go-Pro Games in Vail and loved it instantly. How many times have you seen this or done it… Walked up to your car rested your skis lightly while you opened the door and then screech, crash: Down they come nearly taking you out and leaving a nasty scratch on your paint job. Huge bummer. The sport bumper is designed for ski, snow boards, fishing rods, shot guns and I sure a ton of other ideas. These ‘Bumpers” are a molded piece of rubber with hooks and clips that stick to the side of your car magnetically. It creates a safe place to secure your skis or snowboards when you’re getting ready to hit the hill! The magnets are embedded in the rubber so they won’t scratch your paint!

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We eyeballed these lovely handcrafted home goods during the Keystone Wine Festival. What began as hand crafted gifts for friends is now a thriving business based out of Carbondale, Colorado and California. Wine Stave Designs creates unique designs for the home and kitchen that preserve the natural beauty and integrity of used wine barrels from family wineries. Candle holders, trays, lazy susans, wine racks and other unique designs are being carefully crafted from beautiful oak barrel staves for your use at home.

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SILV ERT HOR NE R E-DO As one of the main entries to our Colorado mountain towns, Silverthorne is taking the reins and preparing a real welcome for visitors and locals alike. New developers are assisting the town in its desire to begin their urban renewal and revitalized downtown. The town’s older city center is ready for renovation and an area that stretches from I-70 to 6th Street, encompassing the downtown area between Rainbow Road and Brian Avenue is where the attention is centered.

With a focus on the Blue River, a new arts district with exhibits, new performance space for the Lake Dillon Theatre Company and live music will really help draw people and their spending dollars to this core area. The potential is huge and we are excited to see it unfold.

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EL NINO It’s a gamble and everyone is trying to predict the upcoming winter snowfall. So what is El Nino? Joel Gratz of Open Snow defines it as “The name given to a period of time when ocean water temperatures in the central Pacific Ocean West of South America and east of Australia become warmer than normal.”

This season the waters in this region are very warm and historically the warmer the water the more precipitation for the Southwest region of the United States. Each El Nino year brings something a little different to Colorado. Models have shown strong seasons in Steamboat, Telluride, Aspen and Wolf Creek during some El Nino years and for other years not so much. Whatever the case it will be fun to track and place a few bets with friends. Either way be prepared for the winter, it is coming.

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DUR ANGO H2O The Paddlers and fishermen have returned to the river. The Animas is clean, clear and is once again a jewel flowing through the town of Durango. Amazingly enough there are a lot of people who were not aware of the mining spill and If you had not heard about it you would have never known. Both the EPA and private firms continue to test the water and sediment. Fish tissue sampling by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment have determined trout from the Animas River are safe to eat. Most fish tissue analyzed after the Gold King mine release showed metals below detectable levels. The best news of all, the animals are back at the river’s side too.

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I-70 EXPRESS LANE 6th Annual Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference Join the Colorado SBDC Network for the 6th Annual Northwest Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference in beautiful Vail, Colorado on Friday, October 9! This event sells out every year - don’t wait to buy your tickets! Join other like-minded female entrepreneurs for an exciting, interactive day packed with hands-on business training seminars, free oneon-one consulting, exhibitor tables featuring area resources, plenty of networking opportunities, and more! Leave the conference feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, with plenty of action items, connections and inspiration to take your business to the next level of success!

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A new express toll lane stretching from Empire to Floyd Hill is expected to be up and running this winter. The lane will extend from Empire to Floyd Hill along the interior shoulder of eastbound I-70. This toll road will operate on weekends with a fluctuating toll rate of $3 - $30 depending on traffic delays. Toll charges will be posted on signage near the toll road entrance, as well as on CoTrip.org. Travelers can sign up for ExpressToll, the all-electronic toll collection system available on E-470, Northwest Parkway, and Colorado’s new Express Lanes. With a transponder, customers’ tolls are automatically deducted from a pre-paid toll account.

ExpressToll accounts can accommodate multiple vehicles within a household or business. In addition, customers with an ExpressToll account pay the reduced toll rate. Those without will be billed a slightly higher amount using license plate information.

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There is a new fabric that I had the opportunity to test drive this past winter season and through the summer months (as we know summer is not always sweltering and a layer is necessary in the mornings and evening at elevation). I am please to report that Bambool thermics came through with flying colors. I am particularly sensitive to wool as well as synthetic fabrics. Synthetic polyester blends that contain polypropylene or rayon have chaffed my skin more often then not and wool would often lead me to the constant need to itch during my outdoor adventures. I have found silk comfortable but often got baggy on me.

The idea of having a base layer is to allow for moisture-wicking properties to help transport perspiration away from skin. This helps to reduce the risk of dramatic swings in body temperature.

Such advantages are potentially life-saving in windy and cold conditions. The Vail based company Bambool has created a fabric blend of Merino Wool and Bamboo that does all of the above.

Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the world. It can survive in a variety of climates, is far more water-efficient than cotton, and its intricate root systems form a watershed to prevent soil erosion.

Bamboo can be re-harvested with no damage to the surrounding environment, and it regenerates after being cut just like the grass in your own backyard. When a bamboo cane is cut down, it will regenerate and be ready for harvest again in as

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little as one year. Merino is an economically influential breed of sheep originally from Turkey and central Spain.

Now predominately found in Australia, Merino are skilled foragers and very adaptable to different climates and regions.

They are regarded as having some of the finest and softest wool of any sheep. Because their wool never stops growing, Merino need to be shorn at least once a year for their own health and safety. This means that Merino wool is a naturally renewable and self-sustaining textile.

BamboolÂŽ combined the two to create a patent-pending blend of Bamboo and Merino Wool. It is incredibly soft, moisture wicking, insulating, and most importantly it is sourced from renewable fibers.

Bambool is producing a simple line of base layers for men and women. Their products are designed in Vail and produced within the United States. I have been using the women’s long sleeved zip top pull over and the base layer pant for the past 6 months.

During the winter months and spring skiing season they kept me warm with out feeling bulky under my clothing. On warm afternoons I could wear the shirt alone and still look sporty. During the summer I would wear them camping and Paddleboarding. In addition to their insulating qualities they are also rated a UPF50+ so my skin is being protected in more ways then one.

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TThere is tech in the high country. We often think of Colorado mountain towns businesses as an entity that works within property management, ski and board shops, real estate, boutiques and restaurants; but if you look harder you will find quite a few unique entrepreneurs pursuing high tech business startups. James Hay and James Lee are doing just that.

I had the opportunity to meet James Hay four years ago in Telluride. He was working on the development of Slopeviews, a virtual product that would allow a 360 degree view of ski areas and their ski slopes. The idea came to the partners after having a beer at a local brewery and having a discussion with a gentleman who really wanted to be able to integrate Real Estate info into Google Street view. It sparked an idea in James Hay. He wondered if anyone was doing street views of ski areas and their ski runs. The two started looking into panoramic cameras and video and went on to create the world’s first immersive ski map.

The product was awarded top exhibitor status at SIA but the recession had really dried up ski area budgets. Bandwidth needed to access these images and present the product adequately was also an issue.

Slopeviews was ahead of its time.

Rather than give up they stuck with the technology. New cameras came out along with better software which they helped Beta test; that was about two and half years ago. Today theses cameras are available but not on the consumer level. Technology, however, has caught up and allows these images to be captured and viewed easily by the consumer.

The imagery is captured is beyond a 360 degree view too. The two have coined the term for these videos as HDS - High Definition Spherical.

In November they launched Immersive Resorts, a platform for the travel and tourism industries for consumers who want to shop for their holiday and have a more interactive experience in order to make more informed decisions about where they want to spend their time and money. It is

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also an avenue for DMO’s and Tourism bureaus, towns, and chambers to advertise their destination and market it in a way that no one else is doing.

No comprehensive site doing what Immersive Resorts is doing with all of their technology. Their map technology includes real area images that people can zoom in on and discover unique points of interest that will enhance their time in that area as well orientate them as to where they are when they are in that location.

I had the opportunity to check out their Virtual Reality spherical imagery and videos. The experience was fantastic. With a full head set on I was able to immerse myself into an area of Iceland where the area’s beautiful wild horses were running free and watch/experience this event from a helicopter. Another video was going to a SUP Yoga class. Stepping onto the SUP board was intense. I sincerely felt I was there. In all of the videos I could look up and down and sideways. Really I could look every which way and take in the details of that particular landscape. I can see that value of this experience to influence things I would like to see or do in the future and I envision this technology going beyond the tourism sector into many other purposeful avenues of business.

They also started Fathom VR for creative ad agency campaigns and marketing agencies for clients using the same technology for their clients.

The recently recorded the Color Run at Copper Mountain and created a very cool video that allows the viewer to feel like they are there amongst the participants. The colors and images were vibrant and engaging, what a great tool for advertising.

Fathom VR is the future of technology and the partners are excited to give the towns and resorts a level playing field where mom and pop shops have new technology to work with as well as the large business firms in the area. It has been an intense learning curve for both James and James and we are excited to watch them grow here in Colorado’s mountain towns.

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BY CARRIE BROWN-WOLFE Fall, in all its splendor, has arrived. For me, it’s a time of high energy, filled with crisp days, warm smells, and brilliant color. However, for others, fall is the dawn of darkness.

difference. It’s time to have that conversation in all communities and notice symptoms of major depression.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder can throw someone into a deep depression when they are unable to cope with the changes in light, temperature, and other seasonal changes. Most often, S.A.D. occurs now; when the days begin to shorten, and winter looms ahead. However, I’ve suffered from S.A.D. in the spring when the spring snow is enough to spin me into despair. My best advice is that if seasons affect you in such a way, get help.

Severe depression, whether it is triggered by S.A.D., a specific event, PTSD, or a chemical imbalance, is a leading indicator of suicide. Unfortunately, mental health is underfunded, underappreciated, and under-discussed. It’s definitely not easy to admit. When people think of mental illness, they conjure up thoughts from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest or crazies and loonies on the street. In reality, mental illness affects one in four adults (even higher for kids) and many brilliant leaders, artists, and well-known personalities have suffered. Mental illness covers a staggering number of issues; including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, mood disorders, OCD behaviors, PTSD, panic attacks, and more. Any of these issues can become overwhelming. And all of them can lead to death.

Last October, U.S. NEWS &WORLD REPORT reported that suicide hit its highest level in 25 years. Today in Colorado, teen suicide ranks 9th in the nation. Although mental health is not well funded, there are support groups and organizations that can provide valuable information.

In my experience, most people don’t like to use the word suicide or talk about death within local communities. People seem to understand or acknowledge suicide when they hear about someone who’s been bullied, someone who is confused with their sexual orientation, and someone who’s been violated. But there are others. Suicide is uncomfortable and disturbing, but talk we must. How does it happen? What can we do to stop it?

Why can’t someone hope, have faith that life will get better? At the point when someone decides to leave the planet, there is very little that any of us can do to stop her/him, but there are steps to intervene before that final point arrives.

When someone is in a dark place, they cannot see their way out.

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These can include:

Low energy (remember high, manic energy can mirror depression and also lead to dangerous situations) Changes in diet, low appetite Problems sleeping Difficulty in concentration Irritability Fatigue (again, the opposite of this can also be an indicator) A change in appearance Refusing to engage Questions about the point to life/unworthiness Anxiety Weight loss (or gain) Not talking It’s important to be aware of signs that might trigger suicidal thoughts. By starting more conversations and sharing information, we might come to a better understanding of mental illness and suicide.

There are some things that can help a person, suffering from S.A.D or depression. Here’s a start: Understanding depression/education Journal writing Being allowed NOT to do something, saying no and setting boundaries Talking with a mental health professional Being with people, but not talking (for example: watching a movie) Playing with a dog or cat (animal shelters always need volunteers) Nature Exercise Medication administrated by a professional Healthy food Sleep Obviously, some of these may seem daunting, nearly impossible to a person trapped inside the darkness, but even following a few can help. If you’re in a position where you are trying to help a loved one; be present, be aware and be educated, but don’t put pressure on a person who’s suffering. The important piece is to seek and offer help. It can save a life.

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FALL FISHING IS GR E AT FISHING Fall is here and with it comes my favorite time of the year to get out and fish! Cooler, clear water with lower flows and vivid yellows reds and greens from the surrounding forest make just getting out a visual treat. You may have a good stretch of the water to yourself as many fisherman pack it in for the year when the weather gets chilly. Various species of fish go into their ancient rituals, some spawning and some following the spawn. Fishing can be epic in the fall if you adjust your tactics a bit. As always, if you are not familiar region or the season, get with a guide from a local shop to maximize your time on the water.

Kokanee salmon will be spawning. Look for them coming out of the reservoirs that hold them as the temperatures drop. The spawn can start early and last into Thanksgiving. Brown trout will be spawning as well, with rainbows, cutthroat and northern pike following them looking for a free meal.

The fall season is an excellent time to catch a trophy brown. Mornings can be good for dry flies in soft water, especially a good BWO hatch.

Midges in tail waters continue to produce, although The real treat to fall fishing is throwing big, ugly streamers.

Fall is truly streamer time, with fish becoming very aggressive, and an opportunity to pick up some really nice sized fish. With streamer names like “peanut envy”, “sex dungeon” and “home invader” how can you go wrong!

A last word on northern pike; very large fish will be coming into the shallows as the water cools.

In lakes, look for them in as little as ankle deep water. In rivers, they will follow Browns out of the lakes for spawning. If you are losing streamers on the first hit in these waters, tie on some hard mono or wire tippet, pull out Mr. Pike, and change back to your regular rig for trout. I have had fall days where I catch 1 northern pike for every 4 Browns.

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SMILING GOAT R A NCH

BY GAYNIA BATTISTA

For the last two years Sheryl Barto has been working tirelessly to create a nonprofit using horses to help children with autism. Well the day is finally here and the official kick-off for her Smiling Goat Ranch – an affiliate of The Horse Boy is Oct. 9

Smiling Goat Ranch will host an open house and movie screening on Friday, Oct.9 with special guest Horse Boy Founder Rupert Isaacson, and author of the book and director of the award winning movie by the same name.

What is The Horse Boy? For the past seven years Rupert Isaacson has been working with autistic children and horses. Isaacson, father of Rowan Isaacson (the Horse Boy), stumbled upon a number of techniques that seemed to bring about better verbal communication with his son using horses. The method evolved and has now developed into a scientifically proven means of gaining communication and re-patterning the brain for people on the autism spectrum, with ADD, ADHD or anxiety; and veterans with PTSD, using horses, movement and a natural environment.

Smiling Goat Ranch is readyto embrace families with children with these special needs and so are the three goats, five rabbits, two dogs and the stars of the show – their horses: Alaska, Adobe and Gates. And while the autism playdate sessions are meant to be held outdoors and will be whenever possible, the program will host its sessions during the winter months at Sopris Therapy Services/Horses for Heroes at Aspen Valley Polo Grounds.

The method is applied and taught around the world, and will now have a western slope affiliate using horses and small social animals like goats, rabbits and dogs to help children with autism.

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Open house, 4 pm-6 pm at Smiling Goat Ranch, movie screening and book signing, 6:30 pm, Third St. Center, Carbondale.

Everyone is welcome – spread the word.

271 WIllow Lane, Carbondale sheryl@smilinggoatranch.com

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This could be your Monday morning

Rentals - Runabouts. Fishing boats. Fishing poles.

Pontoons. Canoes. Kayaks. Stand up paddleboards.

Classic boat tours.

Playground and sandy beach.

Food and libations with waterside views.

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TIPS FOR TIPS

BY LARRY STONE

When you enjoy a meal in a fine dining restaurant, you expect to reward the server with a separate gratuity showing your appreciation for their service. Wikipedia defines tipping as “an overpayment made as a recognition to those who provide service beyond expectation.” (No, it’s not a city in China.)

How do you know the right amount to tip? If you’re running for office, you might follow President Obama. He’s tipped more than 35%, dropping $200 for burgers for himself and campaign volunteers. (http://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/topten-cheapest-celebrity-tippers-6566123.) You might follow Johnny Depp, who has tipped up to 58% of the meal expense. Or you could be like George Clooney, who routinely tips 150% of the bill.

Just don’t be like Hillary Clinton, who made headlines for stiffing a server entirely! (http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/tip-fastfood-restaurant-hillary-clinton-didn-article-1.2187747).

In Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 movie Reservoir Dogs, Steve Buscemi’s character “Mr. Pink” declares, “I don’t tip because society says I have to. All right, if someone deserves a tip, if they really put forth an effort, I’ll give them something a little something extra. But this tipping automatically, it’s for the birds. As far as I’m concerned, they’re just doing their job.”

Is he right? If you look at it through the lens of the federal minimum wage, tipped employees are allowed $2.13 per hour, if that amount plus the tips they receive are enough to reach the full minimum of $7.25. But if the server misses that minimum, the employer must make up the difference.

Seven states require a higher minimum wage for tipped employees. One of them is California, which requires $9.00 per hour. Some cities in California require even higher minimum wages, such as Oakland ($12.25) and San Francisco ($11.05).

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In Portland, a proposal is headed to the November 2015 ballot which may be considered good news for tipped employees. Their base hourly wage would triple from $3.75 to $11.25. However, many tipped employees worry that with the increase in minimum wage, they’ll take home less money. They fear the wage hike may scare diners into eating out less often and be tightening up with tips. As many of us believe, tips are considered compensation for their good service. According to Payscale, http://www.payscale. com/data-packages/restaurant-report/best-and-worst-cities-forfood-service-workers, that waiter or waitress in San Francisco takes home a total of $21.50 per hour – 55.3% of which comes from tips.

Alternatively, some restaurants in San Francisco, Oakland and Pittsburgh are experimenting with a new approach to compensation for servers. They’ve boosted server pay and include the pricing right on the menu. Then they adopted a “no tip” rule. This policy lets the customer know exactly what they pay for the menu item, and no calculating or debating is necessary.Other restaurants are adding a 20% service charge to all bills, with the funds directly going to payroll and benefits.

No matter where you stand in the tipping debate, the tips and service fees you pay are included in the cost of your meal. Whether you feel generous like George Clooney, or stingy like Mr. Pink, is up to you.

When you enjoy your meal and the good service providing it in course of ordinary and necessary business activity, our tax regulations allows you to deduct the full cost of that meal (including any tip and/or service fees).

Keep in mind, though, that business deductions for meals and entertainment are a favorite IRS audit target. No matter what you pay in tips, you need to properly document the expenses you deduct on your taxes. So let us help you understand how to properly document those deductions, as part of a detailed and comprehensive tax plan that explain what to do, when to do it, and how to do it to keep more cash in your pocket.

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Patty Yaks

Ridgway

For the past 5 years Patty and Degrey Phillips have been raising Tibetan Yaks in Ridgway. Yaks sound a bit exotic but Patty decided to raise the animals because of the history and the advantages of the species: Affordability, Yaks are comparable to cattle in price; Yaks eat roughly ¼ of what cows eat a day; Yaks serve multiple uses producing excellent fiber, comparable to cashmere when processed. The meat is low in cholesterol and high in the good Omegas. Dairy products are rich and flavorful, if not a little hard to collect and process. Additionally, Yaks can be used for packing and their manure makes great fertilizer. Yaks are very healthy and disease resistant; Yaks are easy keepers and don’t require special fencing or shelter. They are the perfect small acreage animal. These magnificent animals have made themselves at home and were a passion for Patty. Today Degrey, the “Reluctant Rancher” is proud of his animals and ranch.

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Mountain Grown: Ranches & Farms of Colorado

BY TROY HAWKS

You can’t always see cows or crop fields from the top of Colorado’s tallest peaks, but you can bet they’re out there. In fact, more than 2.6 million head of cattle graze in the fields and meadows and another 130,000 dairy cows produce more than 2.5 billion pounds of milk every year. Farms occupy about one-sixth of state, or about 32 million acres.

The San Luis Valley, with a peak elevation of 8,000 feet, is the largest and highest alpine valley in the world capable of producing crops. Meanwhile the soils in the eastern plains and the basins of the western slope are said to be the most fertile in the nation.

In all, there are about 36,500 farms, 350 of which are certified organic. Each year, Colorado’s farmers and ranchers export more than $1.8 billion in agricultural goods around the globe, and contribute more than $40 billion to the state’s economy.

With numbers like that, one might be surprised to learn that farming in Colorado is still largely remains a family affair.

The average farm is 881 acres, and more than 90 percent are owned by individuals or partnerships, not corporations. More than 173,000 jobs are tied to agriculture.

Colorado’s leading vegetable crops are potatoes, cabbage, and onions, while peaches, apples, and cantaloupe make up the largest fruit crops. Each year chickens here produce more than 1 billion eggs and the state’s 36,000 bee colonies produce 2.7 million pounds of honey. There are now more than 40 fish farmers.

Colorado has become the top beer producing state in the nation, thanks to the 8 million bushels of barley produced annually. It’s also home to 100 licensed wineries.

Franklin Roosevelt once said “Prosperous farmers mean more employment, more prosperity for the workers and the business men of every industrial area in the whole country.”

While no two ranch operations or farms are alike, one thing they share in common is a passion and unyielding dedication to providing healthy food for their local communities. Here’s a closer look at a few Colorado ranches and farms.

Ela Family Farms Grand Junction

n 1906, Frank Burns made a trip from Winterset, Iowa, to the Western Slope to investigate the possibility of moving his family and farm. By 1907, they had sold their Iowa land, loaded all their belongings and animals in a railroad car and made the move to Grand Junction.

Frank and family planted peaches on two pieces of land, and today Frank’s great grandson Steve Ela runs the operation.

Located Woutside of Hotchkiss, the Ela family’s 99-acre organic fruit farm dedicates itself to growing the best tasting peaches, apples, pears and cherries drawing from four generations of farming wisdom, innovation, and experience. www.ElaFamilyFarms.com

Fruition Farms Larkspur

In 2009, chef Alex Seidel purchased a 10-acre farm in Larkspur with the vision of adding a learning experience to his operation. In partnership with Josh Halder, formerly of Verde Farms, and sous chef Jimmy Warren, formerly of Fruition Restaurant in Denver, the farm raises Wild Russian Bores and certified Berkshire hogs while also teaching the local community and restaurants the fundamentals of farming produce, animal husbandry, and the creation of artisanal products.

In 2010, Fruition became Colorado’s first artisanal sheep dairy and creamery with the addition of 40 milking ewes and one ram (it’s good to be the ram). Sheepʼs milk is naturally homogenized and has a higher butterfat content than that of a cow or goat. The farm features three distinct cheeses, including an award-winning Ricotta as well as a Cacio Pecora and Shephard’s Halo. Meanwhile the boars and hogs are fed a combination of whey from the dairy and vegetable/ mtntow nm a gascraps z i ne. comfrom | FA Lthe L 2 0restaurant.

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Jumping Good Goat Dairy Buena Vista

Dawn Jump has a pretty clear idea of what it was like to homestead and ranch in Colorado in the mid-1880s, just as her family once did. Before launching into the business of making hand-crafted small batch goat cheese, Dawn often recreated pioneer life as part of her work with a local historical museum.

She says the goat dairy is a culmination of her love of old world tradition, a kindling of her artistic passion, and the natural outcome of growing up in a family of chefs, bakers, and caterers. This August, Governor John Hickenlooper made a tour of the 4,200 square foot dairy that includes cheese aging caves.

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Honeyville Durango

In the 1920’s Vernon Culhane gathered up a few honey bees buzzing in a tree near his house and started his own hive. Soon, word got out that he was producing some of the best tasting honey around. Once a week Vernon would take his flatbed pickup to the Rio Grande train station in downtown Durango where locals would fill their containers straight from the truck.

Now in its third generation, Danny, Sheree, and Kevin Culhane carry on the families tradition of beekeeping and honey bottling from their land of meadows and mountain hillsides overlooking the La Plata Mountains. Honeyville’s flagship product is Cinnamon Whipped Honey, and it also produces a full line-up of honey jams, jellies, and sauces. HoneyvilleColorado.com

White Mountain Farm Mosca

Named after Mount Blanca, White Mountain Farm has been a family operation since the 1930s. The property sits between the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the San Luis Valley at an elevation of about 7,600 feet.

In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, the main crops were organically grown wheat, alfalfa, and sheep. In 1984, the farm began experimenting with Quinoa, known as the Mother Grain of the Incas. The farm now focuses on growing certified organic Quinoa and potatoes. Two types of Quinoa are now available, including Black Quinoa that stays crunchy after cooking, and the farm’s standard variety known for its rich, nutty flavor.

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James Ranch Durango

In 1961, Kay and David James embarked on their life adventure.

They uprooted from their home in Southern California and settled a 400 acre ranch in the Animas River Valley. From the start, this horticulturalist, rancher/farmer duo had a clear vision of their purpose: provide good wholesome food for the local community.

The James’ raised five children and about 15 years ago those kids came back to help grow the business and pass the tradition on to their own children. The ranch produces a full line up beef, pork, chicken, raw milk, and artesian cheese.

The “grass-finished” Red Angus beef grazes on plants, grasses, hay, and mother’s milk.

Pigs are fed on grain soaked in whey comprised of lactose, water, and protein leftover from the ranch’s cheese making operation.

It’s all served up for sampling at the Harvest Grill and Greens and tours of the farm are also available.

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Elkstone Farms Steamboat Springs

The early 1900s the strawberry business was booming near Steamboat Springs, thanks to Lester Remington who pioneered the infamous Remington strawberry. Grown in the fertile soils of Strawberry Park, it was said that no other strawberry could compare to the Remington in flavor, quality, and heartiness.

Strawberry Park provided just the right amount of sunshine, altitude, and was irrigated with pristine mountain stream water.

Today Elkstone Farm is aiming to revitalize commercial farming in Strawberry Park. Owner Terry Huffington says her original vision was to bring strawberries back to the property, but she and her husband Ralph Dittman where never able to locate traces of the Remington. Elkstone continues to grow varietal strawberries and has since incorporated permaculture design to its operation.

The farm employs permaculture and organic principles in growing salad greens, summer and winter vegetables, succulent fruits, and aromatic herbs and flowers. Using only the plants and herbs currently in season, the farm also produces a host of salsas, jams, pickles, mustard, teas herbed salts and rubs, and baked goods The products are sold at Elkhorn’s summer farm stand and also via a local online marketplace, and to local restaurants and specialty stores.

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Sage Creations Organic Farm Palisade

Paola Legarre and her family moved to Palisade in 2005, with their sights set on running an organic sage farm. Today she and her husband Bobby maintain lavender fields and a cherry orchard using only sustainable farming practices that include nourishing soil life and not using herbicides or synthetic fertilizers.

The attention to detail includes insects, so the farm also has a beekeeping operation and fosters other beneficial insect life by utilizing diversified plant hedge rows, companion planting, and insect releases.

Sage Creations’ product line includes sweet cherries, heirloom tomatoes, potted culinary herbs, lavender plants (both fresh and dried cut bundles) and an array of lavender products ranging from lotions, essential oils, neck wraps, eye pillows, and wreaths at their modest farm stand. Growing classes, farm tours, and opportunities to pick your own lavender are also available.

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Crystal River Meats Carbondale

Crystal River Meats has been family-owned and operated in Carbondale since 1999. The Jacober Family operates on a collection of ranch properties leased from local landowners.

Free of antibiotics or growth homones, the Jacober’s animals live on a 100% grass fed diet. The cattle are moved to permitted National Forest land in the summer where they graze on high-quality mountain grasses.

Absolutly no hormones or antibotics are used and everything they do is done within a 200 mile radius of Carbondale. The family and business have become a large part of the area’s community.

The USDA Certified grass-fed and finished beef and lamb is dryaged for 15 to 21 days, optimizing its full flavor and tenderness. Both Whole foods and Natural Food stores carry their products and we highly suggest you check their website for some of their incredible recipes.

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Keeping Farm Fresh Taste Year Round

Apple Butter

recipe by: Terrin Miller, Harvest Farm Colorado www.harvestcolorado.farm Ingredients: 18 Apples, Cored and Chopped – If Crockpot still isn’t full to the brim with apples, add more until it is.

1 ½ tsp Vanilla 2 tsp cinnamon ¼ C Apple Juice 1 ½ Cups sugar 2/3 Cup brown sugar nutmeg and cloves- pinch of each for an apple pie taste (optional) 1 tbsp. lemon juice Core and roughly dice apples. Don’t worry about peeling them because you will just blend it anyways. Less work is best! Put apples, vanilla, spices and sugars, and lemon juice all in the crockpot. Set Crock-pot on low and cook for 8 hours. Mine went for 11 because I let it cook overnight. You cannot mess this up by “over-cooking” so don’t be afraid of a few extra hours. When apples are nice and soft and mashing on their own, add them to a blender or use and immersion blender until it’s at a nice, smooth consistency. Do a taste test, especially if you added extra apples. You can add more spices here if you feel necessary (A little more cinnamon never hurts).

Salsa

recipe by: Terrin Miller, Harvest Farm Colorado www.harvestcolorado.farm Ingredients: ½ Bushel Roasted Big Jim Chiles ½ Bushel Canning Tomatoes - if you like a thicker paste, use Roma’s 7 White Onions 3-4 Jalapenos to add more spice -optional 2 Tbs fresh Chopped Garlic ½ Cup Salt Start by peeling and chopping the chiles. If you aren’t close to our farm to grab roasted chiles, you can use your broil setting in your oven. Place chiles in 500 degree oven, rotate until they are charred.Peel and remove most of the seeds, but not all. Add to stockpot. Boil water in a large pot and add tomatoes until the skin begins to peel (1 minute).

Transfer tomatoes into you sink filled with Cold water. Once tomatoes are boiled, peel skins and place in a food processor.

Do not puree, you want chunks, pulse it a few times. Place in the stockpot with the chiles. Do the same with the onions and the jalapenos. Add your garlic and start doing a million taste tests. That’s half the fun! The heat level will rise slightly as it sets, but if it’s not hot enough, add some more chopped jalapenos. You want to bring the mixture to a boil. Remove from heat to can.

Peach Jam

Apricot Tequila Ginger Jam

Ingredients: 4 lbs ripe peaches,pealed and halved (aproximately 6 lbs raw peaches) 3.5 Cups Sugar 4 Tbsp LemonJuice Largestockpot Foodmill

Ingredients: 4 lbs Apricots, pealed and halved (approximately 6lb raw apricots) 6 Cups Sugar 4 Tbsp Lemon Juice 4 Tbsp Tequila (pick your favorite!)

3⁄4 tsp freshly ground ginger Large Stockpot

recipe by: Lauren Smith, Mountain Cupcakes 970.306.6422

Peel your peaches while bringing a stockpot of water to a boil. Boil a few peaches at a time for ten minutes. Remove peaches and place into a cold water bath. Let sit for 5 minutes then peel the peach skin. Slice each Peach in half and remove the pits. Add Sugar to Peaches then cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning put all peaches through a food mill. Transfer milled peaches to a stock pot, add lemon juice and bring to a full boil. Skim off any foam while cooking and cook until it reaches the desired consistency. I use the frozen spoon method to test. Have a handful of spoons in the freezer, add a bit of hot jam on to your frozen spoon. Put the jammy spoon back in the freezer until the bottom of the spoon has reached room temperature (a minute or so).Tilt the spoon and watch the jam move like a teardrop. Now your ready to can your jam!

recipe by: Lauren Smith, Mountain Cupcakes 970.306.6422

Take your peeled and halved apricots and combine with sugar in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Grind the apricots using a food mill or food processor and add to your large stockpot. Add the lemon juice and freshly ground ginger. Bring to a full boil and skim as much of the“foam”off the top as possible. Add in your tequila, continue to boil, stirring occasionally until the jam reaches the desired consistency. See the frozen spoon method in the Peach Jam recipe. Your ready to can your jam!

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High Country Homes

This home has a roof and truss system engineered to carry a snow load of more than 500,000 pounds. - A Trilogy Partners design and build - photo by M. Yearout Phototgraphy

The Best Built Homes in the World

by Michael Rath It is a fact: generally speaking the cost of designing and building a home in the high country is considerably more than the costs for a lowland counterpart. The same holds true for multi-family residences including condos and town homes. Are architects and builders simply charging more and profiting handsomely as a result of a high country luxury real estate market? The answer in most cases would be a resounding no. The case may be that average homes in the high country are simply better designed and constructed. In fact, they may just be the most finally crafted homes on the planet. (This article will mostly focus on single-family homes but most comparisons also apply to multi-family as well.)

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Much of the additional cost of designing and building a mountain home is regulatory in nature. In other words, the result of building codes and design standards imposed by Home Owners Associations and municipalities. Are these higher standards unreasonable in nature? For the most part no because they rest in the notion that homes in the high country must be built to withstand some of the harshest climactic conditions on the planet as well as contribute in a positive manner to the neighborhoods in which they are built.

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Building Codes: In the US, most mountain regions in the northern latitudes or west of the Mississippi are considered Climate Zone 7, as is most of Alaska. Nationwide changes in 2012 residential building codes address the construction of all new homes in the country but particularly impact homes built in Zone 7 because the code changes demonstrably increased standards for energy efficiency. Not only must the physical structure of a mountain home withstand hurricane force winds and enormous roof snow loads of 100 pounds per square foot in many places, those roofs need to be framed 14” thick to accommodate the required amount of fiberglass insulation.

Newly adopted codes also mandate thicker and denser wall insulation, ultra high efficient window systems, and caulking and sealing requirements to make the structural envelope of the home less prone to heat leakage. In fact, these new homes will be so “tight” that codes require mechanical ventilation as insurance against excess levels of interior air contamination from habitants and outgassing of building materials. Additional steps to prevent excess levels of radon are a part of the new codes. In many cases fire suppression systems and monitored smoke alarm systems have also been mandated. Automated environmental, lighting and window shade systems are not only convenience features but are part of the energy control equation. Energy efficient appliances and heating systems, as well as active and passive solar designs, are all highly regarded as part of an energy scorecard that must reach a certain “score” before a building permit is issued by the municipality.

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What’s on the outside matters too: Municipalities in the high country, especially those with a strong historical preservation imperative, often impose strict design guidelines governing the architectural style and use of exterior materials within historic districts. New homes and remodels in the Victorian Era ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado must “fit in” with their historic neighborhoods in terms of design, color, height and size, allowing the town to remain true to its heritage. These strict design and review requirements extend the approval and design process resulting in higher costs. Many Home Owner Associations in the high country impose design requirements to include specific and costly exterior materials, a certain percentage of quarried stone

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per elevation, extensive landscaping, and a high standard of architectural quality, diversity, and complexity all resulting in a multi-layered design review process that could take as long as 6 months to complete. The result of all this additional attention to detail is usually a distinct community populated by homes with strong architectural integrity and character.

Who designs and builds these homes?

Labor costs to design and build in the Mountain Regions are usually greater than elsewhere in the US. A higher cost of living and frequent manpower shortages contribute to the price structure. But it is also true that designing and building homes in the high country requires a level of talent and expertise not generally required as a part of the production tract home building process. Highly engineered architecturally complex homes with computerized energy and environment management systems require design and build experts at the top of their profession. Add to that the costs of municipal development and building inspection personnel, and the manpower costs to build a mountain home must inevitably be higher. A high altitude environment also contributes to a lengthened build period and higher labor costs.

Other factors determine costs. Location; it certainly costs more to build in Aspen than Summit County. Work force housing initiatives and other tax measures designed to support common elements and municipal programs also come into effect dependent on locale. But the driving force behind the relatively high cost of mountain homes is most significantly influenced by one thing: outstanding quality.

Mountain Homes in the US are without a doubt designed and built to the highest standards in the world. They are designed more thoroughly and thoughtfully, engineered to be tougher and stronger, consist of higher quality materials, are built by extremely capable builders and contractors, and are the product of an extraordinarily introspective and involved review and construction inspection process.

The mountain homes being built today will stand for centuries longer than many of their lowland counterparts. And that kind of quality and longevity simply cost more.

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About the Author Michael Rath has been designing and building homes in the Rocky Mountain Region for nearly two decades. He is the recipient of multiple Builder Of The Year awards. His company, Trilogy Partners, has won awards for design and construction and has been featured in numerous publications including Architectural Digest. Trilogy was responsible for the design and construction of the first Net Energy Zero slope side home in Colorado in 2009. He is an avid trail runner, mountain biker, and former ski racer.

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Most people think of Gunnison as a cold, little ranching town with little in the way of activities or culture. What we discovered is a town with great food, unique shops, tons of recreation and a terrific arts scene.

Located on the southeast corner of Main and Tomichi in downtown Gunnison is a 12,000-square-foot Arts Center with dedicated exhibit space, a gallery shop, dance studio 72-seat community theatre/stage, a clay center for ceramics, meeting rooms and a visual arts classroom.

This Arts center is all under one roof and there is something waiting for everyone at the Gunnison Arts Center.

Most people think of Gunnison as a cold ranching town with little in the way of culture. What we discovered is a town with great food, unique shops and a terrific arts scene. Located on the southeast corner of Main and Tomichi in downtown Gunnison is a 12,000-square-foot Arts Center with dedicated exhibit space, a gallery shop, dance studio 72-seat community theatre/stage, a clay center for ceramics, meeting rooms and a visual arts classroom. This Arts center is all under one roof and there is something waiting for everyone at the Gunnison Arts Center.

The Western State Colorado University Department of Art offers degree programs in diverse Art emphases that are grounded in the fundamentals of art and design. In their senior year, Western Art students exhibit their senior show – an opportunity to experience preparing a professional exhibition in a gallery setting. Quigley Hall, Western’s Art and Music Building, is being remodeled throughout this school year.

Western will be using the Gunnison Art Center galleries in substitution of their Quigley Galleries this coming year.

The Gunnison Arts Center is host to a variety of events throughout the year, both on-site and off-site. Here is a great snapshot of what is coming up on their calendar: Earth Harvest Fall Fundraiser Friday, October 16

CHARCOAL, CHOCOLATES & COCKTAILS October 15th Movie-THE LITTLE DEATH October 17th TADA! The Legend of Sleepy Hollow A Children’s Theatre Production Saturday, October 1 Call for Actors: AUDITIONS! Holiday British Pantomime Tuesday, October 20th, 6:00 pm.

“Timmy Dies 10 Times” October 22 – 24 & 29 – 31.

Doors open 7:00, Curtain 7:30 pm.

Paint Your Own Pottery Halloween, Ghouls, Goblins and More!

October 25, 12:00 – 4:00 pm.

Upper Gallery: WSCU Bachelor of Arts Exhibit Exhibition Dates: November 6 – 25.

Family Series – CLAY & COCOA November 8th CLAY & CHARDONNAY November 19th Movie- MUSCLE SHOALS November 21st Holiday Market Bazaar December 8th – December 24th during GAC regular open hours. ** Extended shopping hours to be announced!

Be sure to visit this incredible Art’s Center. You wil be impressed and fully entertained.

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The mission of the Gunnison Arts Center is to bring the Arts into your life. The Gunnison Arts Center serves as a hub for cultivating and promoting the arts in the community by unleashing creativity, connecting people, and enriching cultural horizons. They sponsor a First Friday ArtWalk, offer classes working with clay in their pottery classes, allow you to sip wine while painting with watercolors and assist you in discovering your inner thespian with acting skill classes in their theater. The list does not stop there. Dance classes, kids instructional classes, singing, movie and theater productions; all can be watched and participated in.

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FROM FARM TO FLAME The Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) is tasked with licensing and regulating the Medical and Retail Marijuana industries in Colorado. The Division implements legislation, develops rules, conducts background investigations, issues business licenses and enforces compliance mandates in order to maintain a robust regulatory structure. MED promotes transparency and clarity for all stakeholders by utilizing a highly collaborative process through which it develops industry regulations and furthers our primary mission to ensure public safety. This is the regulating arm that also licenses cultivators aka cannabis farmers.

All adult Colorado residents can grow up to 6 marijuana plants per person, with no more than 3 in the mature/flowering stage at any time. No more than 12 total plants are allowed per residence regardless of the number of adults living there. Marijuana plants must be kept in an enclosed, locked area, indoors or out.and extra precautions trust be taken to ensure that only authorized adults have access to the marijuana plants. And of course no children and pets should be allowed near the plants.

For retail and medical marijuana shops a grower is necessary to keep supplies for the demand. Colorado registered 164 growers this

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year (licensing is renewed on an annual basis), with about 3,512 acres outside and 487,000 square feet of indoor grows. Not all ground was necessarily planted, and some growers have multiple plots registered. Cannabis can be grown both indoors and out. All are subject to strict security measure.

MTN Town Magazine sat down with Justin Williams owner of Alpenglow Botanicals in Breckenridge and his companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marketing Manager Cassie Fishe to learn more about cultivating cannabis. It was a fascinating conversation.

Born and raised in Frisco. Justin Williams and his father opened a medical marijuana store in 2010 and on January1 st, 2014 they converted to retail sales in order to provide equal cannabis access to everyone.

The company has been growing in their indoor garden since 2010 as well as producing their own hashes and products. Justin started cultivating once he had received his own medical card. He started growing his own product and got pretty good at it.

The father son team found space with retail space in the front and warehouse space in the back on Airport Road in Breckenridge.

State laws at the time required stores to produce what they sell and forced them into the

retail end of things. Vertical integration is unusual and required Alpenglow Botanicals to produce, distribute and sell their cannabis in house. Laws have changed but they continue to tend their garden which has tripled in size. The business cultivates, trims, cures and packages the product right from their shop, it is essentially what they like to refer to as the Farm to Flame experience and liken it to the Farm to Table experience but with a twist.

It takes 6 to 7 months for a plant to fully mature from the time it is cloned. The whole plant is then harvested and the process is started all over again. Plants are not grown from seed, Alpenglow has a stock of have mother plants that they pull their clones off of and that is what they use to create their plant stock.

A Hybrid hydroponic system called bio-hydroponics is used to hydrate the plants. Organic soil with beneficial additives within the hydroponics solution keeps them going strong at their facility.

The average plant goes through 2 -4 gallons of water per week. with about a 15% water waste and run off average. The plants themselves are fairly efficient.

The growing facility in the back of their space is high tech.

Alpenglow is completely enclosed so they create mother natures growing atmosphere indoors. They are not only producing it but actually speeding up mother nature with lights, dehumidification, circulation fans and 12 full hours of daylight and 12 full hours of darkness. The darkness is required in order for the plant to produce its terpenes and beneficial attributes.

It is the perfect environment for plants as well as the perfect

environment for pests and mold. Justin Williams is proud to note that no pesticides are used on their plants. Pesticides are big deal. TheState has put out a list of things you can and cannot use. and has begun contaminant testing profiles on all retail marijuana that is sold. an odd note, this testing does not apply to medical marijauana indutry growers and retailers.

All plants are tagged and recorded following the plant form the time it is cloned to the time it walks out the door in order to be sure it is legally sold and taxed. I was curious about growing your own plants. Did people buy seeds and propagate them?

The answer was that most people buy clones however Alpenglow does not sell theirs. The tour through the facility was fascinating and felt much like being in a scientific facility. Everything was clean and precisely laid out.

Today over 30 strains are grown and produced in small batches in Breckenridge garden, Co. at 9600 ft. above sea level and are only available at our two Summit County, Co. locations.

Since 2010 a whirlwind of changes, updates and expansion have occurred for the company. Today Alpenglow has 25 Full time employees and two upscale stores that are a professional, streamlined experience with high end counter displays and highly trained customer service. Farm to Flame is definitely the right description for Alpenglow Botanicals offerings.

1805 Airport Road, Breckenridge / 765 W. Anemone Trail UNIT C, Dillon

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A SPE N BR E W I NG COMPA N Y There is a brewery in just about every town here in the Colorado mountain communities. It is pretty darn cool to be able to drink a little something that came from each area and maybe it is extra cool that you can consume a true Aspen product and get a little of the areas DNA in you.

The Aspen Brewing Company is just that product. Founded by Duncan Clauss, in 2008, shortly after graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder Duncuan took his passion for craft beer and the mountain lifestyle and brought craft beer back to Aspen. Seven years later, the Aspen Brewing Company has grown, producing a wider range of craft beer that represents the outdoor lifestyle of the Aspen Community.

The brewery tasting room is a fantastic location to visit, drink in the atmosphere and their beers. Located on the second floor of 304 E Hopkins Ave on the corner of Monarch Street you can #drinkintheview (their hashtag which we think is perfect) with great views of Aspen Mountain and the town itself. Grab a beer sit back and relax. They offer a full tasting tray so you can sample each beer or by the pint to enjoy your favorite. Here you can sit and talk with the brewers themselves and their extremely knowledgeable staff about the time, energy and ingredients placed into each beer.

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There are on average 8 to 10 beers available. They have their Year Round Beers: Independence Pass Ale, Conundrum Red Ale, This Season’s Blond, Brown Bear Ale and the Pyramid Peak Porter all on tap. They then have their seasonal beers like 10th Mountain Imperial Stout, Belgian Farmhouse Saison, Double Conundrum Red Ale and several others based on the time of year. These can be taken home in 22 oz. bottles to enjoy again too.

The brewery has won plenty of awards and is now doing some unique collaboration beers.

They recently produced Biére de Garde – A Limited Edition Collaboration and one time bottle release this past summer with Casey Brewing and Blending in Glenwood Springs, it was a hit and sold out immediately.

These guys are getting crafty. Be sure to visit and grab a growler or a pack of cans before you go. Can’t make it there? You can find their products throughout their mountain towns and the front range. Either way you can bring Aspen back with you as well as some terrific beer.

304 E Hopkins Avenue, Aspen AspenBrewingCompany.com

THE BAKERS’ BREWERY There is a new brew pub with a unique concept brewing up some terrific beer and dishing out a delicious menu, The Bakers’ Brewery. They are a bakery and brewpub featuring session style beers and homemade sourdough breads with awesome, creative sandwich combinations utilizing their fresh baked goods.

The brain children of this venture are the Dillon Dam’s former head brewer Corey Forster and area entrepreneur and artist Stephanie Sadler.

The two came together after Stephanie won a home brewer’s contest a few years back. They both had inspirations for opening a brewing business and brought their ideas together to create something a little bit different from everywhere else.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all served with the Brewery opening early on Saturdays and Sundays. The breakfast menu is lengthy with traditional eggs and bacon on the menu. Other selections include breakfast burrito bowls, biscuits, skillet taters, flapjacks and more. Lunch and dinner offers, you guessed it, great sandwiches as well as some very nice salads and appetizers. I loved their Social Ceviche with shrimp in a tangy mix of red onion, cilantro, jalapeño and fresh avocado. Beer Cheese Soup and Green Chili are two more “yes please” items and go great with their beer selections.

Beer is the focal point. They have brewed up a large selection to choose from. Barking Dog Brown Ale, Cotton-Mouth Killer Session Ale, Buzz-Bird Belgian Honey-Wheat, French Silk Stout, Mango-Ginger Saison, Old School IPA, Rye’d Open, Imperial Red Belgian Red and a whole other bunch of in-house micromicro brews that Cory experiments with. We loved that he throws together some really unique items like Tequila soaked black cherry wood chips, pickled jalapeños, tart cherries, rose buds, crushed blueberries, dark rum soaked toasted American oak, red, white & port wine barrels, etc. These are produced in 5 gallons batches and usually don’t last very long. Everyone wants a taste.

You can find The Bakers’ Brewery in Silverthorne. They did a ton of renovation to the old Village Inn building, modernizing the interior and giving it a great vibe with plenty of space for live music and some fun shenanigans. There is a bakery case up front that has some great fresh bread available to buy and take home. Be sure to stop in on the way from a day on the hill or a hike or bike ride when you’re in the area.

531 Silverthorne Lane, Silverthorne TheBakersBrewery.com

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BRECKENRIDGE DISTILLERY I was pretty excited when the invitation popped up on my email. The Breckenridge Distillery had put a call out that a Bottling Party was going down. It was a time to crank up the music, crack a beer and bottle the booze. It was the official call to bottle and I couldn’t resist checking out the experience!

They were bottling up bourbon, vodka and a brandspanking new (but 3 month aged) dark spiced rum.

The deal was pretty sweet, they were grabbing beer and dinner for all of us “volunteers” and after 4 hours of labor you walked away with a bottle of your choice, some new friends and a damn good time.

This was not toil, this was fun! Arriving at the Breckenridge Distillery the camaraderie amongst the group flowed like the whiskey itself. A few shots, I mean tastings we were well lubed and ready learn about the intricacies of bottling and labeling. Jordan Via, the Distilleries Master Distiller gave us an informative tour of the facility noting that they could have about 240 barrels in their facility but needed more room for their casks and are expanding. He then gave specific instruction on the machinery.

Pallets of empty bottles were stacked 6 boxes high, the objective, they needed to be filled.

There was the station to remove the bottles from their cases; the bottle washing station, which if you made a mistake, well you got a face full of alcohol, tasty if you aimed properly but that usually was not the case; the filling station, the corking station and the labeling and re-boxing station. Love their labels, they have these cute little “lift tickets” that are attached to the bottles. Just about everyone took a turn at each area. It was slightly amusing re-stacking the cases as there was a precise order to making the pallets fit perfectly. Rounds of shots were provided and the music was cranking. Some terrific bluegrass, very appropriate for the occasion.

Everyone was happy and having one heck of a time.

I was invited to sneak away as Jordan wanted to show us the new batch of whiskey fresh out of the Copper distiller - 140 proof - hoo haa! The Breckenridge Distillery is billed as the world’s highest distillery and in its short time being open has amassed some incredible awards and industry kudos. Heading to Breck? You should check them out: 1925 Airport Road, Breckenridge, or The Tasting Room, Breckenridge

(located in the heart of Breckenridge on Main Street, across from the Breck Visitor’s Center and underneath Relish Restaurant) (970) 547-WSKY (9759) www.breckenridgedistillery.com

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Clark’s Markets Here is something most folks don’t know, we have a chain of grocery stores that play a big part in our Colorado mountain towns. The first Clark’s Market opened for business on Nov. 9, 1978 in Aspen and over the years expanded to Telluride, Snowmass, Parachute, Norwood and Crested Butte. Each have a Clark’s Market. Every store has its own personality, based on the community where it resides. In resort communities, Clark’s is known as a conventional grocery store that emphasizes natural, organic and gourmet products. In the more rural country stores, Clark’s is a conventional store that gives people the product mix that they need, and products that help them stretch their dollars as far as they can. Many of these stores have renovated in the past few years and offer a very stylish shopping atmosphere with great products to stock your pantry with.

Breckenridge Passport Creede Chocolate Festival Come Indulge! November 23rd and 24th, Join us for the Annual Chocolate Festival in downtown Creede, Colorado! For $8-each day, you can roam through town shops and galleries for holiday gifts and quench your craving for chocolate. Ticket sales begin soon and a limited number of tickets for each day means you should buy early. Don’t forget to pick up your Scoop Chase questionaire to qualify for gifts and prizes from local shops!

Your ticket to dining specials! The Breckenridge Dining Passport is a unique fundraising and informationpacked pamphlet available seasonally to diners granting access to discounts, special deals and fun promotions at participating restaurants. Each fall and spring, the proceeds from passport sales are donated back to the community through our scholarship fund or to another nonprofit organization. The Fall Passports are valid September 28th through November 19th. All proceeds benefit Summit County Cares, which includes the Summit Community Care Clinic, Summit FIRC, Advocates for Victims of Assault and Summit County Social Services. Passports are available for purchase at participating restaurants and the Breckenridge Welcome Center. Each passport is valid for two people.

CMC Culinary Classes Cooking classes are among the most popular non-credit/ continuing education classes, in Breckenriodge and Edwards.

Expand your personal cooking skills with hands-on, just-forfun cooking classes. The Colorado Mountain College Culinary Institute at Breckenridge is now offering private classes. Book a class for that special occasion. This is an ideal venue for Birthday Parties, Book Clubs, Bachelorette Parties, Company Christmas Parties and just getting together with friends.

Popular classes at both campusued have included many classes from their International Series such as Thailand, France, Eastern Mediterranean, Italy and India. You’ll want to register

Wassail Days Stroll among holiday decorations and Frisco’s one-ofa-kind shops offering unique Colorado gifts while sipping a steaming cup of warm Wassail (Old English apple cider) on Frisco’s charming Main Street and Summit Blvd. As you walk around town you will hear the sounds of carolers singing and holiday cheer while that towns light displays will dazzle you.

Each stoe competes for the best Wassail and you are the judge.

Wassail Days is filled with family photo opportunities around each corner, from the Holiday lighting display at the Triangle Park to the Russian Horse drawn sleigh at the gazebo.

James Beard Foundation Dinner Join us for the James Beard Foundation Dinner at Ranch House Restaurant on Friday, November 20th, 2015.

The mission of the James Beard Foundation is to celebrate, nurture, and preserve America’s diverse culinary heritage and future. Prominent and talented chefs are invited to join their efforts by hosting James Beard Foundation dinners to showcase their culinary abilities and honor that mission.

An evening to remember. Proceeds go to the Foundation.

Limited availability. Reservations required. Please contact Allison Ford at 970-726-7002 extension 169

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BOATYARD AMERICAN GRILL

Join owner Cindy Spaulding and her family for a delicious lunch or dinner out in her wonderful restaurant.

Everyone is friendly and service is prompt and efficient. The menu is extensive offering hearty pastas, wood oven baked pizza, a multitude of salads, grilled meats, sandwiches, burgers and numerous appetizers. One of my favorites is the Sesame Seared Ahi Appetizer. Open every day at 11am to 10pm. Happy Hour begins at 4pm and runs till 6pm. Head in for a terrific meal.

304 W Main Street

VINNY’S EURO AMERICAN CUISINE

We did a full review of Vinny’s a few issues’ back and nothing has changed since. It is still an amazing dining experience. Chef Vincent and his wife Sarah run a lovely, intimate, dining establishment that emphasizes European inspired menu items prepared with fresh organic and locally sourced ingredients. Choose their elegant dining room or the bar area to enjoy your meal. We love the bar floor tiled with pennies and the ceiling design using a multitude of corks. The staff is well versed and extremely knowledgeable. Choose a few small plates or go all out with one of their carefully prepared entrees.

310 Main Street

5th AVE GRILL

The owners of this establishment have been running restaurants for a very long time.

The 5th Avenue Grill is a lovely steakhouse with a menu filled with delicious small plates, salads, sandwiches as well as desserts with a full bar and an excellent wine list. Open every day at 3 PM till 9 with Happy Hour specials 3-6pm daily. Located on the corner of 5th Ave and Main Street.

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SMALL TOWNS B I G F L AVO R We take a stroll down two mountain town Main Street’s and discover some serious culinary talent.

FRISCO

Don’t be fooled, the town of Frisco boasts over 45 restaurants There are ton along their stretch of Main Street. Each is independently owned and showcases a diversity of flavors and talent.

KEMOSABE SUSHI

Kemosabe offers outstanding classic Japanese style sushi with speciality rolls, sashimi, nigiri and additional innovative entrée and appetizer items on the menu. A few favorites include the Spicy Tuna tower and their famous Jalapeno Shooter with a tempura jalapeño wrapped in tuna, dipped in a special shooter sauce. Japanese beer, filtered and unfiltered sake, and full bar will compliment the evening. We love the Asian style ambiance and terrific service that the restaurant provides.Sit at the sushi bar and watch their artistic sushi chefs create each masterpiece or come with a group and use one of their tatami rooms. Open everyday 4-10pm.

605 W Main Street

BACKCOUNTRY BREWERY

This brewery is not new to the scene. Great beer has been brewing here since 1996 and the establishment has won numerous awards since 1998 for their hand crafted brews.

Take a tour and then grab a beer and something off of their full menu in the dining room or on the deck to take in the fabulous views of Frisco from their deck.

720 E Main Street

TAVERN WEST

PROST

If you like beer then this is the place to be. This little beer hall with long communal wooden tables and benches is like a mini Oktoberfest moment all year long. World class imported draft beers, bottled beers, incredible sausages, gigantic soft Bavarian pretzels, and cheese and meat boards are all on the menu. A local’s favorite, there is often live music and there is always a lot of good cheer. Open 11am to 10pm daily, later on the weekends.

Enjoy Happy hour from 4-6pm, a perfect Apres spot. Come with friends and family.

Tavern West is a fabulous new addition to Frisco’s Main Street dining scene. Restaurateur Bob Kato has brought his years of experience to this new eatery and has created a fresh menu that emphasizes new American dishes crafted from all-natural meats and seafood, sourced locally whenever possible. With a wood-burning grill, a smoker and a rotisserie in their kitchen the restaurant is ready to turn out one heck of a meal for you.

We grabbed app’s on their front fireplace patio recently and it was news worthy.

311 W Main Street

313 Main Street

ABBY’S COFFEE

This is a great spot to meet. Freshly brewed coffees, lattes, teas and mochas are all available. For close to 20 years Abby’s has been offering fresh foods and baked goods.

Their burritos are the perfect on-the-go breakfast if you’re heading to any of the ski areas for a day of freshies. Grab an ice cream cone and enjoy their sunny back patio. The staff is always friendly and everyone loves dogs. Open 6:30am to 5pm every day of the week.

720 E Main Street

SILVERHEELS BAR & GRILL

AND MORE FRISCO RESTAURANTS

This is just a handfull of establishments found in the town of Frisco. You will find great Mexican, Himalayn, Asian, American and more serving breakfast, lunch and dinner up and down Main Street and Summit Boulevard. Check our website under EAT for a complete Colorado Mountain Town Restaurant listing for Frisco or try www.townoffrisco.com.

Silverheel’s is the the brain child of Colorado Restaurant Hall of Famer Bobby Starekow and presents a menu of steaks and specialty meats, seafood, and Rocky Mountain Trout. Soups, Salads, Specialty Sandwiches and Burgers prepared your way are all prepped daily by Executive Chef Tyler Carly and his staff. The bar has great live music Wednesday through Saturdays and the year round outdoor patio with firepit is a perfect place to unwind. Open 11:30am-10pm with Happy Hour from 4-6pm.

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TOWN

This stylish restaurant offers coffee and baked goods in the morning, take out lunch from their counter in the afternoon, and a vibrant dinner scene into the night. Inside and out this restaurant has an ambiance that makes you feel at home yet has an air that something special is going on. The food matches the vibe with fresh creative menu selections that make you want to come back again and again.

348 Main Street

ALLEGRIA

When I walk into Allegria I get the feeling that I am getting ready to sit down with family. The large tables surrounded with chairs are just asking for a group to come in eat, drink and relax. Stuffed sweet peppers, mussels in a delightful garlic white wine broth, and pastas, so many wonderful pasta selections along with some old world meat dishes. The staff is top notch. A flavorful evening is in store for you.

CARBONDALE If you didn’t know you would drive right by this flavoful little town and miss out some creative cuisine, terrific breweries, coffee houses and distilleries.

355 Main Street

MARBLE DISTILLERY

PEPPINO’S

There is some serious pizza being cooked up here.

Thin crust, savory sauce and salty mozzarella make this a delicious stop for a casual lunch or dinner. But wait, there’s more. Calzone’s, Stromboli’s and hot sub sandwiches might make your meal selection difficult.

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Taste a bit of Colorado with every sip.

Crystal River Vodka, Gingercello and Moonlight EXpresso are being crafted from the purest water of the Crystal River headwaters in Carbondale.

There tasting room lets you chill and take in the Valley’s vibe while enjoying a cocktail or sampling each of their products. Small plates and tasting boards from local farm-to-table eatery SILO will compliment your time there.

150 Main Street

FAT BELLY

Grass fed beef broiled up and on a soft bun. Oh, yes please! Walk up to the counter, place your order and enjoy to go or to stay. What is so special about this place is that there is nothing special - yes I just said that.

They make an ordinary burger extraordinary by cooking everything just right, adding fresh sliced potatoes fried to perfection and a creamy delicious shake to boot.

220 Main Street

TRUE NATURE

Truly nourish your body with True Nature’s High Prana food selection. They offer raw, cold pressed juices, raw snacks, raw desserts, smoothies, vegan packaged meals and soups: all dairy and gluten free, Paleo and Primal friendly that can be enjoyed in their lovely community space indoors or out. Everything here is fresh and alive.

100 N 3rd

BONFIRE COFFEE

This is more than a coffee shop. Bonfire is a micro coffee roaster with spectacular coffees crafted perfectly for you. A lovely cafe menu allows you to enjoy a light or hearty breakfast and lunch as well as a mid-day snack. Their salads are a great choice along with the pressed Panini’s. The cafe itself is unique, located in a distinctive old building that once stored the valley’s potato crop.

The old elevator is still intact.

433 Main Street

ROARING FORK BEER COMPANY

Ok, this brewery is not located on Main Street but just a short jaunt away. With only three years under their belt the Roaring Fork Brewery has produced some fabulous award winning beer.

They brew, package and sell exceptional beers but they also have a wonderful tasting room you can visit Monday - Saturday 2pm to 8pm.

1941 Dolores Way

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CAKE G E O R G E T O W N

BY PEPPER HAMILTON The name of this bakery is simple and says all there is inside the front door. Cake & Bakery, there is no pretension, no gimmicks, no high end interior finishes. It is a one woman show whose love of baking is whipped up into every batch of her cooking.

Cake, LLC’s owner “Kat” Kathlene Coffield, is a 3rd generation chef who grew up with the sounds of clinking dishes, background chatter and the aroma of fine food all around her. Both her parents and grandparents were chefs in Copenhagen and the United States and so she too has absorbed their knowledge and enhanced it with formal culinary training and apprentice time in Europe. Today she shares her skills with the people Colorado.

Walking into Cake & Bakery is a throw back in time, Housed within a turn of the century building the shop is decorated with classic old style tables and chairs. The aroma of coffee and baked goods will greet you as you walk in. Pans of Cinnamon Rolls oozing sweet icing are the first to go. Big topped muffins with sweet crumbly yum yums, puff pastry farmers’ baskets filled with eggs, cheese and daily selections of meats and vegetables, scones, crispy butter croissants, fresh baked pies stuffed with fruit, the list of decadent delights goes on. A constant stream of locals and visitors alike flow through her front and side doors with an excited demeanor, they know something good is waiting for them.

My favorite of all is Kat’s dainty cupcakes, perfectly topped with a swirl of butter cream icing and dots of colorful sprinkles. Choose from red velvet, chocolate or white cake, the delicate cake is sweetened just enough and has a melt in your mouth loveliness. Not only does Kat operate this sweet little restaurant she also produces cakes for special events and custom order wedding cakes. She does all of this herself and you can tell that her passion is poured into each product.

We love the locally produced art collection available for sale and Kat’s collection of unique, pretty aprons and delicate tea cups in the cafe. Try lunch with sandwiches wrapped with her freshly baked bread. Kat uses locally sourced, organic produce and meats as often as possible. Cheesy chicken pot pie, potato corn chowder, Parmesan bacon pasta salad and daily chalkboard specials are available to fill you up, all made fresh daily, The bakery is open Wed-Sun: 10am – 5pm. Cake & Bakery in Georgetown is without a doubt a must stop.

710 6th St, Georgetown, Colorado (303) 569-5043

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Happy Hour Daily Live Music 6 - 9pm Wed - Sat in the Bar Seafood, Steaks and Entrees Casually Elegant, Moderately Priced with Great Specials 601 Main Street, Frisco 970-668-0345

605 Main Street, Frisco CO 970-668-2100 www.KemosabeSushi.com

FOOD HEDZ WORLD CAFE

From the creators of Incline Bar & Grill and Tuscato Ristor ante, tavern west is now open!

Sourcing organic & all-natural foods from Thailand to the Heartland.

Seasonal Menu I Voted #2 Best Restaurant in Summit

Specializing in contemporary American cuisine

Food Hedz Mediterranean, cateringâ&#x20AC;Ś Southwestern, and including Custom Menus for All Occasions Pacific Rim influences

Voted Caterer. in Summit Stop#1inBest for Lunch Relax & Enjoy Dinner . Daily Specials Full service Breakfast, Lunch, Full Serviced Patio Deck Dinner & Receptions Happy Hour 4 -6pm, 7 Days a Week

Open Everyday 11am - 10pm 842 Summit Blvd.

I Frisco MAIN STREET . FRISCO . 970-668-4 28 (970)304 668-2000 Chef David7Voted foodhedzcafe.com Best Chefs in America

Happy Hour is from 4 - 6pm in the Bar and Dinner Service begins at 5pm seven days a week.

Featuring new American dishes crafted from all-natural meats and seafood, sourced locally Locallygrill, Sourced whenever possible. With a wood-burning a smoker and a rotisserie in his arsenal of culinary Organic Cuisine tools, Chef Ryan Worthen creates layers of flavor Lunch, reminiscent of family favorites, but notHappy easily Hour found at home. & Dinner 311 W M A IN STR EET . FR ISCO . 970-455-8382

310 Main Street . Frisco . 970-668--0340 e-mail: info@tavernwestfrisco.com www.VinnysFriscoRestaurant.com

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500 S Main St. - La Cima Mall Daily Specials at parkandmainfood.com

When the occassion calls, our beautiful dining room serves the finest aged beef and fresh wild game in our landmark downtown restaurant. But not every day requires such a grand presentation. For those other dining days, we welcome you to the hospitality of our Saloon and its Small-Plates Menu, well stocked bar and casual setting.

Dining out tonight? We are here to serve you.

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200 S Ridge St, Breckenridge • 970.547.7100 (reservations recommended)

Happy hour 4-6 •Dinner 5-Close Visit ww w.twistbreck.com to see our full seasonal menu

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American style dining with a little Colorado flavor.

137 S Main St, Breckenridge • 970.453.0989 Reservations recommended • Events welcome Dinner 5- Close • Bar happy hour: 4 -5:30

Read our Zagat review at www.zagat.com/r/relish-breckenridge

Visit relishbreckenridge.com to see our complete seasonal menu

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BRECKENRIDGE CR AFT SPIRITS F E S T I VA L Craft distillers each year gather in Breckenridge for the Craft Spirits Festival, which features a grand tasting, restaurant specials, a downtown pub crawl and historic saloon tours.

Born of 3 Colorado’s – and the nation’s – rapidly-growing artisan spirits industry, the Breckenridge fest is the first of its kind in Colorado.

www.breckenridgecraftspiritsfestival.com

FRISCO’S HAUNTED HOUSE This creepy thrill-a-minute haunted house is built and operated by local youth as a learning opportunity through Activities Run By Youth and Mountain Mentors.

If you dare, visit Frisco’s Haunted House on October 29th, 30th and 31st. It will be open from 6-10pm and tickets are sold at the door. Tickets prices are $5-student, $7-adult and $20-family four pack.

SKI AREA OPENINGS Get ready for the season! Ski and Ride resorts are getting ready for you.

Grab the Calendar and get these dates penciled in. Please note that these are proposed openings and are subject to change, just like our weather!

Arapahoe Basin

10/17

Aspen / Snowmass

11/26

Beaver Creek

11/25

Breckenridge 11/13 Copper Mountain

Crested Butte Resort

Eldora Mountain

Howelsen Hill

11/ 7

11/26

11/20

11/28

Keystone 11/6 Loveland

11/ 2

Monarch Mountain

11/28

Powderhorn 12/20 Purgatory 11/28 Silverton Mountain

12/20

Ski Granby Ranch

12/11

Ski Cooper

11/28

Steamboat 11/26 Sunlight Mountain

11/29

Telluride 11/26

Vail 11/20 Winter Park Resort Wolf Creek

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events calendar FALL 2015 OCTOBER October 1 - October 4, 2015 Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Durango www.durango.com/event/durangocowboy-poetry-gathering-2/ October 1 - 3, 2015 The Meeting, Aspen/Snowmass www.aspensnowmass.com/eventsand-activities/events/the-meeting October 2, 2015 First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Gunnison October 3, 2015 Tour of the Moon, Fruita www.tourofthemoon.com/ride-info/ fruita/ October 3, 2015 Oktoberfest & 51st Annual Jeep

For a complete list and details on Colorado Mtn Town Events visit our website!

MtnTownMagazine.com Raffle, Ouray www.ouraycountycolorado.org/ calendar.html October 4, 2015 Durango Wine and Rails, Durango www.durangotrain.com October 4. 2015 Durango Apple Days, Durango www.durango.com/events/ October 3 - 4, 2015 Elk Fest, Estes Park. Estes Park www.visitestespark.com/eventscalendar/special-events/elk-fest/

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October 4 - 7, 2015 “Ourally” Alpine Road Rally, Ouray www.thewrightoperahouse.org/ ourally-registration?view=Events October 9 – 10, 2015 Celtic Fest & Oktoberfest, Carbondale October 9 – 10, 2015 8th Annual Durango Heritage Celebration, Durango www.durango.com/events/ October 9 – 11, 2015 10-Minute Play Festival, Durango www.durangoarts.org/theatre/10minute-play

October 10 - 11, 2015 Grand Junction Air Show 2015, Grand Junction October 10, 2015 Dynamite Days Festival, Idaho Springs www.facebook.com/dynamitedays October 10, 2015 2nd Saturday’s Art Walk, Idaho Springs October 10, 2015 Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival, Palisade www.palisadecoc.com/co/quilt-fiberart-fest

October 9, 2015 1st Annual Suitcase Party, Durango www.durango.com/events/

October 11 – 15, 2015 Women’s Horseback Retreat, Devil’s Thumb Ranch 970-726-7000

October 9 – 11, 2015 Mt. Massive Gold Course, Leadville

October 15, 2015 BRAvo Invitational, Telluride

October 10 – 11, 2015 Man of the Cliff, Avon www.manofthecliff.com/

October 16, 2015 Earth Harvest Fall Fundraiser, Gunnison www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/ event/earth-harvest-fall-fundraisergunnison-arts-center

October 10 - 11, 2015 Durango Double, Durango www.durangodouble.com October 10 – 11, 2015 Durango Oktoberfest, Durango www.durango.com/events/ October 10. 2015 Harvest Festival, Glenwood Springs www.web.glenwoodchamber. com/events/eventdetail. aspx?EventID=5836# October 10. 2015 A Tribute to John Denver, Glenwood Springs www.web.glenwoodchamber. com/events/eventdetail. aspx?EventID=5832#

October 16, 2015 Clone of Telluride Horror Show, Telluride www.telluridehorrorshow.com/ October 17, 2015 Fall Fest, Breckenridge October 17 – 31, 2014 Peanuts The Great Pumpkin Patch Express, Durango www.durango.com/events/ October 17, 2015 Bark & Wine Silent Auction Fundraiser, Durango www.durango.com/events/

October 17, 2015 2nd Annual Oktoberfest, Paonia 527-3886 October 17. 2015 Jack Frost Kick Off, Sunlight Mountain www.sunlightmtn.com/ October 18, 2015 Aloha Shaka Cross Series (Bike Cyclo-Cross Race), Carbondale www.alohamountaincyclery.com/ shaka-cross-series.html October 20 2015 INSPIRE 2.0 Bluebird Theater, Denver www.bluebirdtheater.net/events October 23 - 25, 2015 Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival: Still on the Hill, Breckenridge www.BreckenridgeCraftSpiritsFestival.com October 23 – 24, 2015 Nightmare at the Turner Farm, Buena Vista www.colorfulcolorado.com/events?t ask=view&vmode=e&calview=l&form at=html&eid=915 October 23 - 24, 2015 Wine in the Pines, Keystone www.keystoneresort.com/events/ event-details.aspx?year=2015&mo nth=10&eventview=calendarview&e ventName=Wine%20in%20the%20 Pines%202015

October 24 2015 HopeFest Autumn Celebration at the I-Bar Ranch, Gunnison www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/ event/hopefest-autumn-celebrationi-bar-ranch October 29 -31, 2015 Frisco’s Haunted House, Frisco www.townoffrisco.com October 30 – 31, 2015 Nightmare at the Turner Farm, Buena Vista www.colorfulcolorado.com/events?t ask=view&vmode=e&calview=l&form at=html&eid=915 October 30–November 21, 2015 Michael Brieger exhibits “Slavery Days”, Durango www.durangoarts.org/exhibits/ slavery-days October 30, 2015 Nightmare at the Museum, Frisco www.townoffrisco.com/events/ nightmare-at-the-museum/ October 30, 2015 4th Annual Howl at the Moon Party, Idaho Springs www.howlaween.com/ October 30, 2015 Halloween Happenings!, Leadville October 30, 2015 3rd Annual HOWLaween Ball Silverthorne

October 23 – 25, 2015 Vail Ski Swap, Vail www.vailvalleypartnership.com/ event/46th-annual-ski-snowboardswap/

October 30, 2015 Annual KOTO Halloween Bash, Telluride www.visittelluride.com/festivalsevents/calendar/2015-10-30/annualkoto-halloween-bash

October 24, 2015 Fall Concert Series, Arapahoe Basin

October 31, 2015 Fall Concert Series, Arapahoe Basin

October 24, 2014 Durango Lions Chili Craft Fair, Durango www.durango.com/events/

October 31, 2015 Halloween Parade Presented by KBUT Radio, Crested Butte www.kbut.org/page.cfm

October 24, 2015 Truck-N-Treat, Fruita www.gofruita.com/party/item/truckn-treat

October 31, 2015 Three Springs Annual Fall Festival, Durango www.durango.com/events/

October 31, 2015 Children’s Halloween, Durango www.durango.com/events/ October 31, 2015 Fall Back Beer Festival, Estes Park www.visitestespark.com/eventscalendar/special-events/fall-backbeer-festival/ October 31, 2015 Halloween Party, Paonia www.revolution-brewing.com October 31, 2015 Zombie Prom, Paonia 527-7243 October 31, 2015 Third Annual Monster’s Ball Halloween Bash, Pagosa Springs www.pagosacenter.org/

NOVEMBER November 1, 2015 Aloha Shaka Cross Series (Bike Cyclo-Cross Race), Carbondale www.alohamountaincyclery.com/ shaka-cross-series.html November 6 – 8. 2015 Opening Weekend, Copper Mountain www.coppercolorado.com/winter/ events_and_activities/calendar/@@ index.html November 6 – 8, 2015 Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo, Colorado Convention Center, Denver www.bewisports.com/expos/denver/ November 6. 2015 7th Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction, Durango www.durango.com/events/ November 6, 2015 First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Gunnison November 6, 2015 Opening Day, Keystone www.keystoneresort. com/events/events-list. aspx?cmpid=PPC110178254

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November 6 – 7, 2015 Powderhorn Ski Patrol Ski Swap, Powderhorn November 7, 2015 St. Rose of Lima´s Fall Festival, Buena Vista www.colorfulcolorado.com/events?t ask=view&vmode=e&calview=l&form at=html&eid=921

November 15, 2015 Aloha Shaka Cross Series (Bike Cyclo-Cross Race), Carbondale www.alohamountaincyclery.com/ shaka-cross-series.html

November 7 – 8, 2015 Hesperus Ski Patrol Swap Event, Durango www.durango.com/events/

November 15, 2015 Spirit Runners 5k/1 Mile Fund Run, Durango www.durango.com/events/

November 7, 2015 Rim Rock Marathon, Fruita www.rimrockmarathon.com/

November 18, 2014 Opening Day, Winter Park www.winterparkresort.com/eventsand-activities/events-calendar.aspx

November 7, 2015 0.038 Fruita Marathon, Fruita www.fruita.org/parksrec/page/0038fruita-marathon November 7, 2015 Get Stoked Winter Film Series, Keystone www.keystoneresort. com/events/events-list. aspx?cmpid=PPC110178254 November 7, 2015 35th Annual Arts & Crafts Bazaar, Salida November 7, 2015 Rim Rock Marathon, Grand Junction www.rimrockmarathon.com November 11, 2015 Ski With a Range, Loveland www. skiloveland.com/events/ November 13, 2015 Opening Day, Breckenridge www.breckenridge.com/events/ event-details.aspx?year=2015&mont h=11&eventview=calendarview&event Name=Opening%20Day November 14, 2015 10th Annual Shopping Extravaganza, Silverthorne www.eventbrite.com/e/10th-annualholiday-shopping-extravaganzatickets-18316818096 November 14, 2015 8th Annual CAIC Benefit Bash, Breckenridge www.tickets.breckcreate.org/ 76

November 14, 2015 Pet Photos with Santa and the Grinch, Frisco www.summitlaps.com/page16.php

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November 20, 2015 4th Annual James Beard Foundation Dinner, Devil’s Thumb Ranch www.devilsthumbranch.com November 20 – 21, 2015 Leadville Arts Coalition Arts & Crafts Fair, Leadville November 20, 2015 Opening Day, Vail www.visitvailvalley.com/events/ November 21, 2015 Xi Mu Christmas Bazaar, Buena Vista www.colorfulcolorado.com/events?t ask=view&vmode=e&calview=l&form at=html&eid=926 November 21 – 22. 2015 Colorado Demo Days, Copper Mountain www.coppercolorado.com/winter/ events_and_activities/calendar/@@ index.html November 21–December 24, 2015 Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market, Durango www.durangoarts.org/exhibits/ winter-solstice-artisans-market November 21 - 22, 2015 Santa’s North Pole Adventure Train Ride, Georgetown www.georgetownlooprr.com

November 21, 2015 Holiday Craft & Small Business Bazaar, Grand Junction November 21, 2015 Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival, Gunnison November 25, 2015 Opening Day, Beaver Creek November 25, 2015 Beaver Creek Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition, Beaver Creek November 25, 2015 Scholarship Day, Steamboat Springs www.steamboat.com/winter/winterevents.aspx November 25, 2015 Donation Day, Telluride www.tellurideskiresort.com/eventsactivities/donation-day/ November 26, 2015 Aspen Opening Day, Aspen November 26, 2015 Aloha Shaka Cross Series (Bike Cyclo-Cross Race), Carbondale www.alohamountaincyclery.com/ shaka-cross-series.html November 26, 2015 Turkey Day 5K, Frisco www.townoffrisco.com/events/ turkey-day-5k/ November 26, 2015 Snowmass Opening Day, Snowmass November 26, 2015 Season Opening Day, Steamboat Springs www.steamboat.com/winter/winterevents.aspx November 26, 2015 Opening Day, Telluride November 27, 2015 Thanksjibbing, Aspen www.aspensnowmass.com/whileyou-are-here/events November 27. 2015 Snowcat Santa and Fireworks, Copper Mountain www.coppercolorado.com

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November 27, 2015 Singing With Santa, Durango www.durango.com/events/ November 27 – 29, 2015 Catch the Glow Christmas Parade & Celebration, Estes Park www.visitestespark.com/eventscalendar/special-events/catch-theglow-holiday-parade/ November 27, 2015 Holiday Lights on the Train, Georgetown www.georgetownlooprr.com November 27, 2015 Kidtopia Grand Opening, Keystone November 27 – 28, 2015 Artisans Black Friday, Pagosa Springs www.pagosacenter.org/ November 27, 2015 Pagosa Springs Holiday Palooza! , Pagosa Springs www.visitpagosasprings.com/ events November 27, 2015 Parade of Lights Festival, Salida www.colorfulcolorado.com/events? task=view&vmode=e&calview=l&for mat=html&eid=1190 November 28 - 29, 2015 Aspen Winternational, Aspen www.aspensnowmass.com/whileyou-are-here/events November 28 - 29, 2015 Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Jamestown Revival, Aspen www.aspensnowmass.com/whileyou-are-here/events November 28. 2015 GoPro Yam Jam, Copper Mountain www.coppercolorado.com/winter/ events_and_activities/calendar/@@ index.html November 28 - 29, 2015 Santa’s North Pole Adventure Train Ride, Georgetown www.georgetownlooprr.com November 28, 2015 Holiday Lights on the Train, Georgetown www.georgetownlooprr.com

November 28 – December 20, 2015 Meet Santa, Keystone www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/ event/rudolph-roundup November 28, 2015 Welcome Winter Family Carnival, Keystone www.warrenstation.com/ November 28, 2015 Lighting of River Run Celebration, Keystone www.keystoneresort.com/ events/events-calendar. aspx?year=2015&month=11 November 28, 2015 Light up Ouray, Ouray November 29, 2015 Holiday Lights on the Train, Georgetown www.georgetownlooprr.com

December 4, 2015 Noel Night, Durango www.durango.com/events/ December 4, 2015 Frisco Town Tree Lighting, Frisco www.townoffrisco.com December 4, 2015 Night of Lights, Gunnison December 4 – 6, 2014 Telluride Arts Holiday Bazaar, Telluride www.visittelluride.com/ event/2015-12-04/telluride-artsbazaar December 5, 2015 Summit for Life Uphill Race, Aspen www.aspensnowmass.com/whileyou-are-here/events/summit-for-life

November 30, 2015 Guanella Pass Closes for the Season, Georgetown

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December 5, 2015 Holiday Art Walk, Buena Vista

November 28 – December 20, 2015 Meet Santa, Keystone www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/ event/rudolph-roundup

December 5 – 13, 2015 8th Annual Wassail Days, Frisco www.townoffrisco.com

December 1, 2015 Rise and Shine Rando Series, Arapahoe Basin www.arapahoebasin.com/ABasin/ mountain/calendar.aspx December 2, 2014 Noel Night, Telluride December 3, 2015 Outdoor Divas Women’s Demo Day, Loveland www.skiloveland.com/events/ December 4- 6, 2015 Birds of Prey Men’s World Cup, Beaver Creek www.vvf.org/athletics/birds-ofprey-world-cup.aspx December 4, 2015 Light Up Carbondale, Carbondale

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get active FAT BIK I NG Winter fat biking has evolved into one of the fastest-growing trends in biking. With tires as wide as 4.7 inches (almost wide as wide as mountain bike tires), these fat tired bikes allow riders to grip snowy single track,and float over dirt, rocks, deep sand and mud. These fat bikes are the ultimate winter vehicles and something fun to do while our mountain towns get snowy. Try Breck Bike Guides in Breckenridge, Twenty2Cycles in Glenwood or Telluride Gravity Works to rent or head out on a tour.

F LY F I SH I NG The fall brings cooler temperatures to the low and warm waters of late summer. The cooler temperatures kick the bug activity back into action and of course the fishing with it. This is the perfect season to get out for wade flyfishing as the drop in river and stream levels allow better access to the water. The Colorado, Blue Yampa, Gunnison, Arkansas, Animas and Roaring Fork Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all offer great fishing. Try Emerald Water Anglers in the Aspen Area, The Colorado Angler in Silverthorne, Gunnison River Fly Shop in Gunnison, Ark Anglers in Buena Vista or The San Juan Angler in Durango.

SKIING & BOA R DING Are you ready? Loveland Ski Area and Arapahooe Basin are and they are working hard to see who can open first! Start paying attention to the weather and their snow reports so you can find out who the winner will be and get your first turns of the season. Grab your gear, friends and family for a fun day out on their fresh snow. Be the first on the lift for bragging right and the possibility for the most runs all season long. First chair is 8:30am! Either way we will see you there!

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A N A VA L A N C H E E D U C AT I O N PROGRAM FOR THE CHILDREN OF COLORADO. For more information or to schedule a presentation visit www.colorado.gov/avalanche

Help support avalanche safety in Colorado with a tax-deductible donation to the Friends of CAIC. For more information and to support Your avalanche center, go to: www.colorado.gov/avalanche.

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FOR THE KIDS

BY HOLLY RESIGNOLO This past September Vail artist Carrie Fell presented Chris Anthony with a beautiful original painting of his iconic skiing image obtained through a Jack Affleck photo. She has granted thousands of donation requests over the last 20 years in an effort to further local communities and their organizations. Her charitable donations have ranged from local to national organizations, community efforts, school fundraisers and artist residency programs.

Following the 2015 FIS Downhill Alpine World Championships, for which Carrie was the celebrated Official Artist, she was approached

by Chris Anthony to partner with him in support of his innovative Youth Initiative Program. Their mission statement resonates with Carrie’s own philanthropic philosophy – “to improve quality of life through introducing youth to educational enrichment opportunities.”

The Chris Anthony Youth Initiative Project started with school visits over 16 years ago when Chris was asked to be a youth mentor for Colorado Ski Country. He developed a classroom program that has been seen by over 20,000 students in that time period. School visits are the staple of the Youth Initiative Project. In 2013 the project obtained tax-exempt status and now has added two more components to the mission statement. The first is the scholarship program where financial aid is awarded for beyond the classroom experiential educa-

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tional opportunities. The second is building educational tools.

When we think color we think Carrie Fell and there was no disappointment in the unveiling of her “The Glide Project” original painting.

This acrylic and oil painting on canvas portrays the spirit and energy of Chris Anthony and represents his ongoing commitment not only to the sport of skiing but also to his organization. This brilliant work of art is being donated to the Chris Anthony Youth Initiative, a program to improve quality of life by introducing youth to educational enrichment opportunities.

Bids are being taken on this wonderful work, with final bids being taken at the Oct 20th INSPIRE 2.0 event at the Bluebird Theater in Denver. Proceeds from the sale of this original piece will go to the Youth Project “ Vino Ray Rodriquez Anthony” Scholarship fund. This fund will be designated to students who excel in their desire to further educate themselves in Arts. Email withyour bid: chrisaski@aol.com Original Acrylic/Oil on Canvas Custom gallery-wrapped at 48”W x 45”H www.chrisanthony.com/youth-initiative/

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