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unexpected chef From dishwasher to culinary prodigy: Table talk with Dish’s Veronica Morales

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The art of the lumberjack

One reporter’s experience at Man of the Cliff contest Thursday, Oct. 11 -Wed., Oct. 17, 2012

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ising acoustic folk artist Gregory Alan Isakov brings his lyrical, subtle brand of music to the Vilar Performing Arts Center this Sunday, Oct. 14.

Isakov’s concert is part of the Vila’s Underground Sound Series, which aims to introduce audiences to incredible new music and musicians. Isakov’s will be the fifth in a sevenweek series at the Vilar Center, following on the heels of legendary lyricist and guitarist Leon Redbone. Though his sound is uniquely his own, fans of artists such as The Lumineers, Horse Feather and Brandi Carlile would likely be easily drawn to Isakov’s sincere lyrics and warmth in delivery. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, his journey to singing and songwriting is an unusual one, and his experiences along that journey come through in his music.

His family immigrated to the United States and settled in Philadelphia when Isakov was seven in opposition to apartheid. “My parents took a lot of risks in leaving. The experience instilled in me the feeling that life is quality, not quantity based,” he says. The time was understandably challenging for the family, though he personally felt at home in his new multicultural environment. Since that time, he’s been a traveler. “I’ve lived in so many different places; I don’t feel indigenous to anywhere,” he says. A degree in horticulture may seem an odd departure from the music industry, but Isakov credits it for helping him find balance in the quiet concentration of his work and connecting him to home. He now calls Colorado home and plays at Beaver Creek this weekend before embarking on a European tour. “Though he was born in South Africa and raised in Philly, we consider ourselves lucky to now count Gregory Alan Isakov a Coloradan,” says Kris Sabel, executive director for the Vilar. “He delivers his vocals with a clarity that sets him

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beards Left: Spear throwing was one of the events at the fourth annual Man of the Cliff competition, along with keg tossing, wood chopping, archery and of course, flannel wearing and beer drinking. Right: Tom Unfried goes for the win during the flannel contest, employing a questionable strategy. Zach Mahone photos.

Taking on Man of the Cliff, Red Cliff’s annual celebration of manliness and machismo By Phil Lindeman

eople bond in the most appropriately strange ways at Man of the Cliff.

“It’s colder than hell out here, huh?” he said before offering a cheers with his purple, shivering hand. “But this is my kind of s***. I grew up chopping wood, helped my Dad build our house, all that stuff. This is just getting back to my roots, in a way.” Early last Saturday morning, just a few minutes into the Next to Oren were three guys from Edwards who had first round of the ax-throwing competition, I was hunched in a sea of flannel and beards, trying desperately to stay warm but feeling like a pansy. It was a breezy day in Red Cliff for the fourth annual mountain-man competition – a true October morning in the mountains – and while the skies were Overall men’s title: Sean Hanagan, Edwards blessedly clear, the line of competitors had wound into the Overall women’s title: Jaclyn Randall, Lake three-story shadow cast by Mango’s. Arranged against hay Tahoe bales in the bar parking lot, the combo ax/archery range was Keg toss: Thomas “Big Hairy” Codevilla, Boulmostly sunless until noon, and I was ridiculously, stupidly der cold. Ax throwing: Brian “Peach Fuzz” Welch, Vail Luckily for my ego, I wasn’t alone. Whether we realized Archery: Nick Mahaffey, Avon it or not, 140 of my fellow weekend lumberjacks squeezed Wood chopping: John LoFaro, Vail tighter and tighter for warmth, occasionally playing it off Spear throw: Chris “South African” Phillips, as jockeying for the best spot in line. Like a Middle East Vail bazaar, dogs roamed and played freely. They looked very, Hammer toss: Kelly “Ondursis” Hanagan, Edvery warm. wards But the elements were only part of the problem – costumCaber toss: Rob “Red Beard” Macdonald, Eagle ing showcased gaping lapses in judgment. One guy, a small, Team tug of war: Team Bonfire bulldog-looking bruiser, sported Daisy Duke cut-offs held up by thick suspenders, while a few others wore thrift-store flannel with the sleeves removed. It was pretty apparent we camped in the hills near Red Cliff the night before. They were there to drink beer and throw sharp things, not actually were the smart ones, cradling mugs and whole thermoses of think like mountain men. coffee as opposed to ice-cold beer – they’d obviously learned With chattering teeth, the tall, clean-shaven guy next in- a lesson from a frigid night in a tent. I can’t say if all the java troduced himself as Ben Oren, an Indiana native who recent- was spiked, but after a few swigs from the thermos jammed ly took a marketing job in Boulder, what he dubbed “a weird apologetically into my side – offered with hardly a thought f***ing town.” I agreed – as a Denver native, Boulder has from the owner, a lanky, scraggly haired man whose beard always felt extremely alien to me – and Oren nodded at my looked more indie rock than lumberjack – my meager breakquaking Coors. fast gave way to the radiating buzz of beer and Jameson.

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Unadulterated escapism I don’t think a single person at Man of the Cliff looked at our shivering gaggle and thought “lumberjack orgy” (except for me, apparently). Since its first year in 2009, the event has become a mini phenomenon, attracting competitors from as far as Georgia and drawing 2,000-plus spectators – nearly 10 times more than Red Cliff’s population. The bizarre events are obviously appealing – quote one man: “What’s a caber, and how do you toss it?” – and the outdoorsy slant screams Colorado, circa 1860. On the surface, it’s pure, unadulterated escapism: Close to 70 percent of competitors were from the Front Range, where most are desk jockeys and college students. But for me (and I’d argue most of my fellow lumberjacks), the events played second fiddle to the overall atmosphere, which was too wild and tantalizing to pass up. It’s not an event of niceties – competitors smoked, chewed, cursed, drank and gleefully ragged on each other from the sidelines. The announcers took a cue from Howard Stern’s shock-jock manual and labeled themselves “equal-opportunity offenders.” They’d point out the connection between small hands and a small, um, package, before poking fun at homophobia itself, saying to second-place winner John LoFaro of Vail: “He’s everything you could want in a man: talented, goodlooking, a firefighter. Naturally, he has to be gay.”

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Pause a moment. Does the whole rough-hewn scene seem a bit... odd? Maybe, but only if you’re inclined to label any gathering of burly, bearded, back-slapping men a gay-pride parade. We were cold, damn it, and huddling for warmth is as much of a frontier activity as throwing axes or chopping wood. Truth be told, I had to agree with Oren: This was my kind of s***, and mass of stinky dudes or not, I was enjoying myself.

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EVHS seniors find confusion, inspiration at presidential matchup

Last Wednesday, Oct. 3, Eagle Valley seniors Stefan Kuhn and Jenny Crabtree attended the presidential debate held at University of Denver. Watching a live broadcast from the student section right outside the auditorium, the students reported on their experience, sharing with readers how the debate influenced their thoughts and opinions on the upcoming election. Untangling facts from fiction isn’t so easy Stefan Kuhn, 17 Eagle Valley High School senior There is not a lengthier topic in the news than that of the presidential elections. It starts towards the end of the previous year and usually entangles more bias than credible facts as it approaches election time. Like many other undecided citizens, the media only further distorted my views of the candidates and made it harder to pick out fact from fiction. I wanted to compare both proposals in the candidates own words and not from “facts” just passed down through hearsay. So, when I was offered an opportunity to go to “Debate Fest” at the University of Denver last week to watch the first presidential debate of the campaign season, I jumped at the chance. When I arrived there, they had two large screens set up so that the student body could watch the debate. I wanted to make sure that my opinions of the debate would be uninfluenced, so I stayed clear of any news coverage a couple days prior to going. When the debate started, I was glad that there wasn’t a graph showing other undecided voters’ opinions as the debate was going on. However, it turned out not to matter, as the DU students in the crowd provided plenty of opinion by cheering when they liked what the candidates said. Throughout the debate, both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney seemed well matched. Romney was better prepared than I thought he would be, and Obama, although not as selfassured as usual, was close behind. I thought that neither candidate had a huge lead over the other, although I did think that Romney was more appealing to the audience. When comparing the two, I kept in mind that being the President could be more of an uphill battle -- Obama had to defend his record while simultaneously presenting plans for the future. After the debate I wanted to fact check both candidates’ arguments, since both used figures that contradicted each other. On both sides, the truth was stretched and crucial parts were left out. But what bothered me the most was Romney’s tax plan. It wasn’t that the plan didn’t go into as much detail as Obama’s, it was that it lacked consistency. During the debate, Romney said that he wouldn’t establish tax cuts, when prior to that

night, it had been a focal point in his campaign. This makes me wonder whether this inconsistency is just a ploy of his to be voted into the White House. It’s not uncommon for presidents to promise things that they can’t deliver, but I think they should at least try and achieve their goal, whereas Romney discarded his quickly. In positions of power, I believe being genuine is crucial in order to be a good leader. And as appealing as Romney sounds, I really don’t know where he stands on these critical issues. Debate Fest inspires involvement Jenny Crabtree, 17 Eagle Valley High School senior The word “idiot” originates from the Greek work “idiotes,” which was a derogatory reference to people who did not participate in politics. I’m happy to say that there wasn’t an idiot in sight when I attended the 2012 Debate Fest located on the campus of the University of Denver on Oct. 3 -- a refreshing sight to see as a high school student. I asked my classmates who are enviously of voting age if they were going to vote in the upcoming election. “I just don’t care about politics,” was a common response. My crushed spirits at the indifference of some the young citizens of this country were lifted as I had the privilege to attend Debate Fest. We attended thanks to our government teacher, Ashley Weaver. We went with fellow writer for the school newspaper, Stefan Kuhn, and journalism teacher Abbie Rittmiller. With already a good amount of political flyers in my hand from the walk into the debate grounds, we were admitted into the hub of all the action. “I can’t believe we’re actually here,” said Kuhn as we looked at the stage and screens. It hit me too when I saw the big screen that in a couple of hours would be projecting the debate. Oodles of people set up lawn chairs ready for the action on the DU campus, with excitement that matched ours. Everyone there proudly represented their party with colors and pins. Political statements were everywhere, whether it was found in the biased jargon, the information booths or on clothes --everyone had something to say. It didn’t matter if you were an occupier or college Republican. People were getting involved, and that was an amazing thing to see. It was a portrait of democracy in action painted with colorful people who define the American political system. “The audience here has promised to remain silent, so we may all concentrate on what candidates have to say,” said mediator Jim Lehrer as the debate started.

(l-r) Eagle Valley High School seniors Jenny Crabtree and Stefan Kuhn attended last week’s presidential debate at the University of Denver. Photo courtesy of Stefan Kuhn. Outside the debate hall on the DU campus was another story. The crowd cheered as their candidate said something pertinent to their political beliefs. An instance that stuck out to me was when President Barack Obama criticized Governor Mitt Romney for suggesting that borrowing money from one’s parents was a way to pay for college. Once he said that some students “just don’t have that option,” and the outside crowd of DU students cheered. It was then that I realized the importance of the youth vote. Whoever wins this election will directly affect all of us, including high school students, whether they care or not. I think adolescents have a preconceived notion that their voice doesn’t matter. However, not just seeing but experiencing the passion people had for their political beliefs testifies for how important it is as a high school student to care about this significant election to some extent. The future is us -- it’s terrifying, but it’s true. So don’t be idiots. Care about what is about to unfold and mark American history forever.

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reservations From dishwasher to executive chef: Meet Dish’s Veronica Morales. By Melanie Wong Cover by Kent Pettit

eronica Morales never imagined in her wildest dreams that she would become a chef. But today, at the helm in the kitchen at Dish, she seems quite at home.

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Butternut squash soup – Rich and spicy, the fall soup is served in a cup with swirled crème fraiche – cappuccino style. Grill-split shrimp panang curry (pictured)– Creamy and sweet, this is one of chef Veronica Morales’ own creations. Chocolate mole – This 12-spice cake isn’t overwhelmingly chocolaty, and comes served with burnt caramel and a sprinkling of salt for a satisfying contrast.

“This was my first kitchen,” Morales says matter-of-factly. “I never went to culinary school.” Morales has had the post for just over a year at the trendy Edwards restaurant, which is known for its tapas-style, globally inspired dishes made with fresh, organic ingredients. But mother is an excellent cook (more on that later), Morales’ idea of dinner was picking up a what may not be apparent about the executive chef is that she first stepped foot into Dish’s meal at a fast food joint, or making quesadillas at home. She’d never worked in a profeskitchen a few years ago as a dishwasher. sional kitchen before, much less in a gourmet restaurant like Dish, where the open kitchen allows diners to see everything going on “behind the scenes.” Customers can even dine at “Raw talent” the kitchen bar, essentially getting a front row seat to the cooking action. Morales’ family moved to the Vail Valley from Mexico when she was a child. She gradu“I was so nervous at first,” Morales says. “I didn’t know anything. I thought, ‘I’m just ated from Battle Mountain High School in 2005 and, unsure of what she wanted to do, going to do this and go with the flow.’” worked an assortment of different jobs, including at a fast-food drive-thru. Over the next few years, Morales learned the trade and worked her way up, from the salad In 2008, Morales landed a dishwashing job at Dish. Most wouldn’t consider it a profes- station to sous chef. Her interest in learning grew, and so did her confidence. Besides desional leap, but for her, it was a big break. She caught the eye of then-executive chef Jenna vouring Johansen’s instruction, she began reading cookbooks and researching online. When Johansen left her post to move to Denver, Morales was offered the executive chef position. Johansen, who had bigger things in mind for the new employee. Her eyes grow wide as she remembers the moment. “Jenna gave me the opportunity to wash dishes. I did that for two weeks, and she said to “I said, ‘OK,’ and Jenna said she’d support me,” Morales says, admitting she had her me, ‘Are you interested in making some food?’” Morales remembers incredulously, breakdoubts. “For some reason I never trusted myself. But when people say they love the food, ing into one of her trademark wide smiles. “I was like, ‘Me? Cooking?’” Morales started out with the simplest task: prepping vegetables at the salad station. The [See DISH, page 15] extent of her culinary knowledge at that point was rudimentary, she admits. Although her

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Beginning in October, the Education Foundation of Eagle County (EFEC) and the Youth Foundation have joined forces to create an award program to reward excellent Eagle County School District educators. The “Effective Apple Award” of $500 cash will be award to an effective educator each month. The recipients will be chosen based on nominations by students, parents and coworkers. The award is meant to recognize teachers in the school district who are making a different and alleviate a budget shortfall that has squeezed the pockets of many teachers and downsized the school district in general. During the past three years, the school district has lost approximately $14 million in state funding, and educators have received three consecutive years of pay cuts, reduced hours and lost benefits. Some have lost their jobs altogether. According to the award’s organizers, the Effective Apple Award recognizes “the dedication and passion that our public school educators display, day in and day out, despite the challenges faced because of severe budget cuts.” The awards will be given throughout the school year, and a committee will review the nominations at the end of each month. Parents who have children in Eagle County schools will be invited to be part of the monthly voting committee. Nomination forms are available in school communication folders or online at www.efec.org/apple. The EFEC is a newly formed, local nonprofit made up of residents and parents who work to bridge the financial gap in lost state and local public education funding. For more information on the organization, or to make a contribution, go to www.efec.org.

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he Vail Valley Theatre Company presents its fall production, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Company,â&#x20AC;? a musical by Stephen Sondheim (of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweeny Toddâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;West Side Storyâ&#x20AC;?).

The show will run through two weekends, Oct. 12 and 13 and Oct. 19 and 20, at the auditorium of Homestake Peak School in EagleVail. The production follows the story of Robert, a well-liked bachelor coming upon his 35th birthday. His best friends are three married couples who want to see Robert settle down with the right girl. Meanwhile, Robert juggles his relationships with his three girlfriends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in sort of a transition in his life and in dating. It shows many different perspectives,â&#x20AC;? director Beth Swearingen says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anybody who is involved in a relationship, in a marriage or people who are single looking for Mr. or Ms. Right, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see themselves in the various couples represented. Some of the couples are very laugh-out-loud. Some are more poignant or thoughtful.â&#x20AC;? The cast of 14 local actors features newcomers and seasoned members alike will bring the characters to life. Community theater isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t usually where you would look for professionals, but then again, the Vail Valley Theatre Company isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly your run-of-the-mill group. All are enthusiastic Eagle County residents, and some have performed in theater for years. However, a few come from professional acting and musical careers, and now bring their talents to the local theater. Meet a few of Eagle Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stars. Beth Swearingen The director of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Companyâ&#x20AC;? knows a thing or two about musicals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as in Broadway musicals. The professional performer spent more than 10 years in shows on Broadway in New

The cast of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Company,â&#x20AC;? a musical presented by the Vail Valley Theatre Company, rehearses for the upcoming show, which follows the story of the easygoing bachelor Robert and his three couple friends. Zach Mahone photo.

York City and traveling around the country, including with Andrew Lloyd Weberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cats.â&#x20AC;? She entered the world of theater as a child. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I studied dance from a very early age. I got bit by the theater bug as a kid doing community theater,â&#x20AC;? Swearingen says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just really loved it, the whole process. I loved the friendships you make. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a lot of fun.â&#x20AC;? During her senior year at the University of Colorado at Boulder studying music, she attended an open casting call for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Catsâ&#x20AC;? and was hired to join the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national company. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really amazing to work with that caliber of talent, to work with (composer) Andrew Lloyd Webber, (producer and choreographer) Jerome Robbins and (choreographer and director) Michael Bennett. These people were just legends,â&#x20AC;? Swearingen says of the first major tour. Eventually, she left the big stage and returned to Colorado to perform at the Denver Center. She met her now-husband, a Vail local, during that time, and moved to the area after they got married, 17 years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I found myself in Vail and wondering what I was going to do here,â&#x20AC;? Swearingen says. The end of an acting career opened up new opportunities for her. She got plugged in with community theater and started doing choreography for shows. Filling a need in the local theatre community, she started directing plays. She also took up the guitar and returned to her roots as a musician. Today, you can catch Swearingen performing with local trio The Fabulous Femmes, whose high-energy song-and-dance shows are well known at valley events. She encourages the community to support their local theater, where she got her own start. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so important to come see the shows and donate to the nonprofit arts organizations in town because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a vital, enriching thing,â&#x20AC;? Swearingen says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to plug in and get involved, whether thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the stage or as part of the crew.â&#x20AC;?

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ral skin barrier that helps repair dry, damaged skin. Nern says one good trick to keep skin hydrated even in the driest conditions is to put on your moisturizer in the shower. Once you turn the water off, apply a thin layer while your skin is still wet. Stay in the warm shower for an extra minute to allow the moisturizer to soak in, sealing in moisture and keeping skin soft. One painful winter ailment is cracked feet. To remedy the problem, soak feet your in a warm bath for 10 minutes, apply a cream that contains urea or glycolic acid and follow with socks.

Fall is officially here, and with it comes colder, drier temperatures that will continue to dip as we move into winter. For many people, the cold, clear days to come bring more than just rosy cheeks. Common winter skin ailments include dry or itchy skin, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;dullâ&#x20AC;? look and feel, cracked skin, rashes, sunburn and frostbite. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reason myriad skin problems appear with the colder weather, especially at higher elevations. During the winter, the air is drier, meaning it holds less water, an element that usually protects your skin. Getting the glow back That dryness is compounded at high altitudes as well, acIs it possible to get skin looking as healthy in the winter cording to experts at Vail Dermatology. The lower layer of as in the summer months? Yes, says Michelle Connolly of In the earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s atmosphere contains more than 75 percent of all Your Face Skin Care in Edwards The dry winter air simply doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold much water and pulls moisture from the skin, creating a â&#x20AC;&#x153;dullâ&#x20AC;? and unhealthy look and feel. â&#x20AC;˘ Sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater every day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That dull appearance is the result of built-up dead skin Use SPF 50 when doing snow sports. cells,â&#x20AC;? Connolly says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skin cells turn over at a slower rate â&#x20AC;˘ Lip balm with sunscreen as we age and during winter, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not uncommon for them â&#x20AC;˘ Sunglasses to accumulate on the skinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Moisturizer with anti-oxidants Connolly recommends regular exfoliation to help speed up â&#x20AC;˘ Plenty of water that turnover rate in the form of a light chemical peel during â&#x20AC;˘ Face, foot and hand protection for cold a facial, or microdermabrasion, which manually sloughs off weather, as conditions can change quickly. the dead layer of skin. Removing that top layer also makes Source: Vail Dermatology any face products you use at home more effective. Connolly offers a special facial treatment as winter rolls atmospheric gases, as well as water and dust â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all elements around called the Pumpkin Peptide Peel, which can be rethat protect skin from the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s radiation. However, the high- peated every four to six weeks. Besides being appropriate er you are in elevation, the less dense the air and the weaker for the season, pumpkin is a true â&#x20AC;&#x153;super food,â&#x20AC;? containing the protection. Indoor heating can create even drier condi- the highest amount of naturally occurring vitamin A and tions, wreaking havoc on skin. beta-carotene, as well as providing a potent supply of other Dermatologist Karen Nern says she often sees patients vitamins and minerals. On the skin, it delivers anti-oxidants, with extremely dry skin in the winter, which can lead to several beneficial vitamins and enzymes that help remove rashes or itchy, rough patches. toxins trapped in the pores. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What happens is that the skin enzymes that let you slough â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pumpkin is often referred to as natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;natural collaoff your skin at a normal rate need water to work properly,â&#x20AC;? gen,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Connolly says. Nern says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once the skin barrier has broken, then it beYou can keep up with at-home exfoliation as well by uscomes inflamed and red and irritated.â&#x20AC;? ing a retinol product two to three times a week. Retinol is a vitamin-A derivative that unclogs pores, boosts collagen to Keeping skin moist reduce fine lines and gets your skin to turnover cells more Nern recommends several ways of keeping skin moistur- quickly. if your skin canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tolerate a retinol, which can cause ized, helping combat many winter skin problems. redness in sensitive skin, Connolly suggests an alpha hyâ&#x20AC;˘ The first is obvious: drink plenty of water, something droxy acid complex. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s often found in cream form at drugyou should do at high altitudes regardless of the season. stores. â&#x20AC;˘ Keep your showers and baths warm, not hot, which zaps â&#x20AC;&#x153;Treat yourself to a moisturizing mask once a week as the skin of moisture. Nern recommends only using soap on well,â&#x20AC;? Connolly recommends. areas of the skin that sweat or get dirty â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not on the arms and legs, as soap tends to dry skin out. â&#x20AC;˘ Use a cream moisturizer instead of a lotion that contains SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at glycolic or salicylic acid, which eats away dead skin flakes. Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com Look for moisturizers that contain ceramides as well, a natu-

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Attendees are encouraged to dress up in â&#x20AC;&#x153;familyfriendly costumesâ&#x20AC;? at the Gypsum Fall Festival held on Oct. 20 at the Lundgren Theater. The event features games, food and candy and a haunted maze supporting Eagle Valley High School athletics. The festival is among several local Halloween events that are also fundraisers for various causes. Photo special to SneakPEAK. time.â&#x20AC;? Susan Oakson claims the program created lots of buzz among parents last year, but few kids willingly parted with their treats the day after trick-or-treating. To encourage more participation, she says only children 14 years old or younger can turn in candy. The buyback is one of several Halloween-themed fundraisers across the valley, many of which are ideal for young people and families. The events begin as early as this weekend, and all support a different charity. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to don your costumes for a cause. Gypsum Fall Festival, Oct. 20 in Gypsum Also in its second year, the Gypsum Fall Festival at Lun-

Alter Ego Costume Ball, Oct. 13 in Avon Heading upvalley, the Halloween season starts with a ghoulish bang at the Westin Riverfront Resort in Avon for the sixth-annual Alter Ego Costume Ball, a beloved benefit for the Eagle Valley Childcare Association. The organization oversees early childhood care at the Miller Ranch Childhood Center in Edwards and Vail Childcare in West Vail. Held at Cima restaurant, the intimate affair begins at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday and usually attracts close to 150 people â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enough to get truly bumping in the small space. Tickets are $25 at one of the schools or the door, and includes pizza, salad, a house beer or wine, and dancing until midnight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is really perceived as the kick-off event for Halloween, and we really like being in that first weekend,â&#x20AC;? says Amy Drummet, executive director for EVCA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It keeps us from competing against the other things closer to Halloween. We just want to raise as much as we can without taking away from anyone else.â&#x20AC;? Drummet claims the event is the largest solo fundraiser of the year, raising an average of $10,000 between entry fees and a silent auction. The auction features numerous goodies from local businesses, from ski gear and lodging discounts to spa packages and restaurant gift certificates.

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Saturday, Oct. 13 Alter Ego Costume Ball in Avon The sixth annual Alter Ego Costume Ball benefits the Eagle Valley Childcare Association. The Halloween kick-off event is held at the Cima Restaurant at Westin Riverfront Resort in Avon from 6:30 p.m. to midnight, attendees are encouraged to come in their best costume. Tickets cost $25 at the door or at child-care centers and includes pizza, salad, a house beer or wine, and dancing. Photo courtesy of Scott McClarrinon.

Thursday, Oct. 11 Kaya McLaren author event

Set in a Colorado ski town, Kaya McLaren’s “How I Came To Sparkle Again” is a remarkable breakout novel that chronicles three people and their journey from loss to love; heartbreak to hope. McLaren will be speaking at The Bookworm in Edwards from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and doing book signings.

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Thursday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 14 Vail Restaurant Month: LoveFest

The month-long celebration of Vail’s culinary scene ends with the theme “LoveFest,” featuring romantic activities for Saturday, Oct. 13 couples, champagne, seminars from special guests and culi- Crawlin’ to a Cure Monday, Oct. 15 nary experts and wine tastings and specials from Vail’s star Buggies and jeeps compete to support Team Keepin’em Eagle bike path grand opening chefs. For a full schedule and details, see www.vailrestau- Real’s efforts to raise money for Susan G. Komen 3-Day Check out the grand opening of the Eagle portion of bike and rantmonth.com. for a Cure. Event is at the Eagle County Fairgrounds Arena pedestrian path at Grand Avenue. Event is at 4 p.m. For more beginning at 2 p.m. To enter or for spectator information, see info see www.townofeagle.org. www.townofeagle.org Friday, Oct. 12

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The Avon restaurant hosts a weekly celebration of the week- Saturday, Oct. 13 end with DJ Jah Stone playing from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Live music at Grand Avenue Grill the deck. Enjoy a free Crazy Mountain keg at 5 p.m. Grand Avenue Grill at Edwards’ Riverwalk features live music every Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy food specials as well: Happy Hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with $2 drafts, $3 Friday, Oct. 12 wells and $4 wines, as well as $5.95 appetizers. Art for the Young Child at Lionshead Awaken your child’s imagination with art projects designed specifically for young children. This Vail Rec District pro- Sunday, Oct. 14 gram offers a fun way for children to express themselves Gregory Alan Isakov at the Vilar creatively. Materials and activities provided. Program takes Westword’s “Best Acoustic Folk Artist of 2008” plays at place at the community room at the Lionshead Welcome the Vilar Center. The Colorado-based, South-African born Center from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $5 for drop in. For singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Gregory Alan more info see www.vailrec.com. Isakov plays at Beaver Creek before heading to Europe on tour. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and is part of the Underground Sound Concert Series. Tickets are available at www.vilarSaturday, Oct. 13 pac.org.

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Tuesday, Oct. 16 Live webcast with J.K. Rowling

Held at The Bookworm in Edwards, fans of Rowling can watch an interview by Ann Patchett on the Harry Potter series author’s upcoming adult novel, “The Casual Vacancy,” which was released Sept. 27. This is a live webcast from Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City and will only be available exclusively at The Bookworm. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The event starts at 6 p.m. and is free.

Saturday, Oct. 20 Gifts from the Kitchen

Colorado State University Extension and the Master Food Safety Advisors bring a class on preserving and the science of home canning. Learn current research-based recommendations for making great jams and pie fillings that can be processed safely to give as a gift from your kitchen this holiday season. Event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on at the Golden Eagle Community Center, 715 Broadway in Eagle. Pre-registration is required and due to the CSU Extension office by Oct. 17. Cost is $25. For more information, contact Glenda Wentworth at glenda.wentworth@eaglecounty.us or at 970328-8630.

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apart from any other artist in his booming genre. He expertly weaves his lyrics with an array of instruments – from folk guitar to accordion, banjo, organ and strings – making him a delight to see live on stage.” Isakov’s 2009 release of the album “This Empty Northern Hemisphere” received rave reviews, and he is currently working on another record. He lists his influences as Leonard Cohen and Bruce Springsteen, but says that the source of his writing is a mystery to him. “I’ve always had this sense about music and writing, that I sort of have to do it. Like I’ll implode without it. I probably wouldn’t do it if I felt any other way,” he says. Following Isakov’s performance this Sunday will be Danielle Ate the Sandwich, followed by The Motet Plays Parliament-Funkadelic and finally, Jaimee Paul. The Vilar will also crank things up with a bonus eighth show on Nov. 11, Toots and the Maytals Unplugged Acoustic Tour with Anders Osborne. With each Sunday show in the series, fans can stop by

that I’m doing so well, that makes me confident.” Others, however, were always confident that she’d rise to the challenge. “She just had raw talent,” says Diana Scherr, Dish’s marketing manager. “It’s a big role to play, not just to be in the kitchen but run the entire staff. And she’s only 25.”

Adding some spice Now, with nearly one year under her belt as executive chef, things are going well for Morales, or “V,” as her coworkers affectionately call her. The restaurant is bustling, and she has so seamlessly learned the Dish-style of cooking that many regulars don’t even know there’s a new chef in house based on the food. Not that you wouldn’t figure it out soon. Morales has a larger-than-life personality, constantly joking with her staff or stopping to chat with diners at the bar and in the dining room, as if she were making the rounds at a party. She lights up when she sees someone enjoying a particular dish, and her effusive laugh booms throughout the restaurant. It’s hard to be around her and not end up smiling or laughing yourself. While Morales can replicate all of Johansen’s dishes, she’s begun integrating her own recipes to the menu. Some of them, such as the stuffed poblano chili – a hefty pepper stuffed with quinoa, potatoes and cheese, and swimming in tomato sauce – is inspired by her mother’s cooking.

The Dusty Boot and enjoy two tickets to the show and a three-course meal for two for just $55 (food deal also available to pass holders for just $30). “With the fall season underway, our locals are enjoying the perks of special deals created just for them all around this valley,” says Sabel. “We aim to do the same, with the same great level of talent on our intimate stage, at a great deal – and an even greater deal when you factor in our partner The Dusty Boot. It’s a great time come to Beaver Creek and experience a show.” Tickets for the VPAC’s 2012 Underground Sound Series performances are on sale now and available online at www.vilarpac.org, by phone at 970-845-TIXS or in person at the VPAC Box Office in Beaver Creek.

“There are things I never thought about cooking with before. Like wine – I was like, ‘Really? Purple?’” Morales laughs. “But it makes such a difference in the food and now I use it all the time. I had also never had quail or lamb, and I used to dislike pork. Now I love pork.” In a valley filled with high-profile chefs who graduated from prestigious culinary schools, Morales is finding her place. Other chefs have been incredibly supportive, she says, and she was thrilled when the Vail Valley Medical Center asked her to be a contributor to their upcoming cookbook. Take advantage of the chance to sample a variety of Morales’ creations with Dish’s off-season deal: $25 for five courses from the tasting menu. Also check out the restaurant’s happy hour, offered daily from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with $3 drinks and appetizers. Try the Greyhound, a light, grapefruit-infused libation, and the Brussels sprouts, marinated in soy sauce, chili sauce and deep-fried with Rice Krispies. The result is mind-blowing, and unexpected for a vegetable with a bad rep. But truly unexpected is what Morales does, and diners should be excited to see what else she The growth of a chef comes up with as she enters her second year at the helm of That culinary versatility showcases how far Morales has Dish. progressed as a chef since she began working at the restaurant. She remembers when she began learning from JohanSneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at sen and became aware of all the different ingredients at her Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com disposal. “I’m always calling my mom and asking how she makes a sauce or something,” Morales says. “My mom thinks it’s pretty funny that I cook now.” Right now, Morales’ creations are scattered throughout the menu, but diners can expect the fare to get a considerable kick of spiciness this November. The winter menu will largely feature Morales’ personal recipes, including mole enchiladas she’s been perfecting. Morales’ trademark pork tostadas have recently become a popular item. The pork is braised to tenderness in spices, pineapples and chilies, then served on a crunchy tortilla and topped with tempura-fried avocado. The result is a satisfying and subtle spiciness. One of the menu’s star dishes, and one of Morales’ creations, isn’t Latin-inspired at all. The panang curry, served with jumbo grilled shrimp, is one of those meals that makes your face light up at the first bite and will have you seriously consider licking the plate. The creamy curry is sweet, with just enough spice to tickle the tongue.

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Battle Mountain’s fencing club returns after successful first year By John O’Neill

En Garde, Vail, the club fencing team at Battle Mountain High School (BMHS), has been assembled for another year. The team of young fencers can be found practicing every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday after school at BMHS partaking in a sport touted by head coach Don Watson as precise, difficult and just plain fun. The team meets in the former BMHS woodshop, a program that was discontinued at the high school after the former teacher left, leaving the room to be filled with the blades of a fencer over that of a woodworker. Air compressors and ban-saws were pushed up to one corner of the room while taped fencing strips cover the floor for competition and practice. In fencing terms, the room would be called a “salle,” while the tape strip that the fencers duel upon would be called a “piste.” “Who are these guys?” Watson, a local entertainer and passionate fencer, and James “Cooter” Overcash from the Vail Fire Department, coach the team. Last year, Watson brought three of his fencers to a national fencing tournament in Cleveland, where the team finished third. “We showed up as unrated fencers,” Watson says. “Nobody knew who we were. It was definitely one of those ‘Who are those guys?’ kind of moments.” Watson added that a typical team brings three fencers and one alternate. Because the program at BMHS was small, only three fencers traveled to nationals, but the team still was awarded four medals, the fourth of which stayed with Coach Watson. That made Watson the only 56-year-old to take home a medal in a national high school fencing championship. After a successful year last year, the duo has returned to teach the sport to a new group of student-athletes. Jose Gallegos is a sophomore at BMHS and has been participating in the fencing program for five months. “I got invited by a friend to come out and try it,” Gallegos says. “I really liked it. It’s a really fun sport.” Gallegos also says that the sport is difficult. The blade is waved from the wrist, not the arm, making it a sport of centimeters and milliseconds. “First you have to learn everything the right way,” Gallegos says. “Then you have to go out and remember to use it, how to use it and use it really fast.” From survival to sport According to Watson, fencing began when the first caveman picked up a stick and hit another caveman with said stick. Since that time, fencing has been refining itself in technique and use – evolving from warring bloodshed to exciting sport.

Battle Mountain High School fencing coach James “Cooter” Overcash looks on as two students spar at a recent practice. The club team, which is in its second year, took third at national competition last year. Kent Pettit photo. “Before gun powder, this was it,” Watson says, referring attacker. To score, the attacker must land a jab on their opto fencing as the most deadly form of fighting. “People got ponent’s body with the tip of the blade. Blunt hits or swipes better at it. They had to. If they didn’t get better at it than the are worth nothing. Dual points can be awarded in the épée format so long as both jabs are landed within 1/25 of a secguy they were fighting, they didn’t go home.” Once guns came around, Watson says, fencing began that ond of one another. The BMHS team is a club sport and not affiliated with transition from fighting to sport. The blades became dull and the tips blunt, making the sport safe. Come computers, the school-administered sports such as volleyball, soccer fencing took off with electronic accurate scoring. Since the and football. Watson and Overcash are volunteers. Most of 1970s, as with all things computer, Watson says, fencing be- the equipment was either their old gear, donated from local fencers or came from a grant from Dr. Gary Weiss. gan to get cheaper and more available to everyone. While the sport of fencing can be very intense, says Wat“Even though we are jabbing at each other with what were once weapons, the sport is actually really safe,” Watson son, the club is laid back. He says it is more so geared more says, adding that the only real injuries happen when some- towards coming out, learning and having a lot of fun with a one carelessly points toward the bathroom with their blade. new sport. “We are a club team and an outreach program,” Watson “You might get a few bruises, but it is really a fun and safe says. “There are no push ups and sit ups. We want the kids to sport.” There are three kinds of blades used in fencing: the épée, come out and keep enjoying it.” the saber and the foil. Each blade has a different construction, scoring format and target area. The BMHS team specializes in bouts with the épée blade. SneakPEAK writer John O’Neill can be reached at With this blade, the whole body is a target area meaning info@sneakpeakvail.com that any jab that is landed on the body awards a point to the

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Lance Schober Schober, an Eagle resident, plays “Company’s” main character, Robert. The theatre veteran calls it one of his more difficult roles, considering that Robert is “just a guy,” without an over-the-top personality. Schober, an Eagle County animal control officer by day, also brings professional talent to the VVTC. But instead of getting transplanted from a big-city stage like Swearingen, Schober started right here in Vail. His father was one of the first ski instructors hired on Vail Mountain. However, in an environment more known for turning out athletes than actors, Schober’s parents quickly realized their teenage son would not thrive in the valley and sent him to attend an art program in Southern California. Upon graduating from high school, he worked in children’s theater and dinner theater. “That was a condition of my parents, to find work first then think about college, so I was a paid actor right out of school. My first professional role was with a water conservation program for kids as Ricky the Raindrop,” Schober laughs. Afterward, he went to college in New York, studying musical theater. The next few years of his career were spent touring the country with different shows. However, he soon found himself missing the mountains. “It only lasted a few years because it was a very difficult lifestyle, when you’ve grown up in a mountain environment, always being stuck in a van or a city,” Schober says. “I had to come back because I love to ski and bicycle and the fresh air and the people. I made a conscious decision to have (acting) as a hobby.” Schober returned to the Vail Valley, got married and continued in the arts, acting in community theater, directing and also making jewelry. Aside from the stage, you can see Schober’s talents displayed in his stage makeup and acting classes. “I do like to work with new actors, people who are just discovering this wonderful art,” Schober says. “We’re also very lucky in this community that we have the amount of talent we have here and the people willing to take their time to do this.”

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Don Watson It’s safe to say that performing is in Don Watson’s blood. The Edwards resident, who plays a husband of one of the play’s couples, comes from a couple generations of actors, musicians and entertainers. His grandfather was a Vaudeville bandleader and well-known magician in his time, as well as one of the first performers to go to the front lines to entertain U.S. troops during World War I. His story is the subject of a play that Watson is currently working on called “Monk and Elsie.” “My grandfather at the time was a clown, was a stretcher bearer,” Watson explains. “He’d go out in costume and walk on his hands into the trenches to get soldiers so he wouldn’t get shot. The idea was that you wouldn’t shoot a clown.” Watson’s parents were also gifted musicians and passed on their passion to their kids. His first performance was at the base of an Ohio ski hill at the age of 7. “My brother broke his leg and I had to babysit him while the rest of the family skied,” Watson says. “So I picked up my ukulele and sang to him in the ski lodge, and we soon had a crowd.” His family still has lifetime ski passes to that hill for all the slopeside performances they gave, he says. After graduating from college in New York about 32 years ago, Watson moved to Vail and began performing live shows at area venues. While he’s a local favorite, he also performs on stages all over the world, including the Sydney Opera House this coming New Year’s Eve. Watson’s brand of show – he never has a set list and instead takes requests from the audience – relies on his auralgraphic memory, a talent he compares to having a tape recorder in his head. He can play by memory anything from the “Beatles to Buffet to Bon Jovi, and that’s just the b’s,” he says. Community theater is something Watson began participating in during middle school, and something he still loves. “There’s a very special thing that happens on stage. I call it ‘fragile magic’,” Watson says. “It’s an ability to really relate to people in a very special way. I crave that in my shows. Too many people these days are information-inundated with TV or Internet, and they don’t give back to the performer.”

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Pizza, Paninis & Salads

Steaks/Seafood

Sushi/Japanese

Italian/Pizza/Grinders

BLD

Continental/Wild Game

Mexican

American

Steaks/Seafood

$ $

Americana

BLD

Sandwiches

BLD

Sushi, Asian

Creative American

$$$

Contemporary American

Eclectic Pub

American Cuisine

Italian & Pizza

Steakhouse

$$$

Pastries

Casual American

BLD

Sushi and Pacific Spices

Coffee & Sandwiches

New Fall Menu Items!! Breakfast • Lunch Dinner • Baked Goods Reserve your holiday pies and catering now.

Kid’s menu Reservations Outdoor seating Catering Take-out Live music/Ent.

VAIL

Pricing

Denotes sneakPeak Advertisers $ = $10-$20, $$ = $20-$40, $$$ = $40+ B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Meals served

A Quick Peak at Where to Eat.

Type of food

Dining Guide

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X-Rays, Cleaning & Exam ($300 value, new & existing patients)

(Limited time offer)

Todd H. Shainholtz, D.D.S. 275 Main St., C106, Edwards • 926.1979 Across from the Bookworm

(970) 328 - 6347

www.SmileMakersOfEagle.net

Now open for Breakfast, Lunch &

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Thursday, Oct. 11 -Wed., Oct. 17, 2012

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EAGLE LIQUOR MART has moved to 65 Market St., Eagle Stop by for

HUGE SAVINGS

Cupcake All Varietals

$ 99

Coors Light Coors Stcs

1999

Wine

Simi Chardonnay

Barefoot All Varietals

Christalina brut

Korbel Brut

1299 $6 49

Budweiser 30 pk

5 $1199 $ 99

Beer

20 00 $12 99

Blue Moon Summer Wheat 12 Pk

Labatts 12 pk

1299 $1349 $

Fat Tire 12 pk

Woodbridge All Varietals

$ 99

Bud and Bud Light 20 pk

1949

Spirits Grey Goose

2799 $3999

Patron Silver

Crown Royal

22 99 $40 99

Patron Reposado

Baileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Cream

1999 $899

Pinnacle Vodka All Varietals

Jack Daniels

1999 $1999 $

Buffalo Trace

Grand Opening Starting October 17 thru October 21st. Daily Wine and beer tasting from 2:30 thru 7:00 pm. Great giveaways including a Pacifico Bicycle. Eagle Liquor Mart, Inc. rewards customers will receive your credit on all sale items. Your reward credits turn into cash at the end of each month. Every purchase will recieve a 5% coupon good for any purchase at the new location. Coupons will be redeemable through Dec. 31st, 2012.

FREE bag of ice with every case. Best value in the Valley when you need ice and the coldest beer in the valley. 24

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Thursday, Oct. 11 -Wed., Oct. 17, 2012

328-9463

Henry Doss, Owner