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POPULAR MIUSIC GALACTIC has made regular

stops in Aspen through the years, playing festivals and gigs at Belly Up Aspen, where the New Orleans funk stalwarts return on Sunday, Feb. 21. No matter how many times you see the band, they never seem to repeat themselves and seem to always be discovering some rich new creative vein — be it hip-hop, loops, or an unexplored piece of Crescent City culture. The band is currently touring in support of the new album, “Into the Deep,” released in July and featuring the high caliber of guest talent we’ve come to expect from Galactic records. In this case, guests include vocalists Macy Gray, who leads on vocals on the title single, and Mavis Staples. The open-minded, openeared New Orleans funk icons and jam band circuit regulars have consistently surprised audiences in their nearly 20 years as a band. The live Galactic show is never the same twice, full of free funk jams and dancefriendly experimentation. The band’s albums have steadily expanded Galactic’s musical boundaries — from the techno-influenced, loop-heavy sound of 2003’s “Ruckus” to the hip-hop of 2007’s “From the Corner to the Block” to the 2012 Mardi Gras concept album “Carnivale Electricos.” On “Into the Deep,” the band offers tight dance rock, soul and funk in songs that no doubt will expand and mutate on the road, along with instaclassic Galactic jazz-funk instrumental tracks. The show is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. General admission tickets are $38 in advance and $40 on Sunday. Reserved seats are $65. Pick up The Aspen Times this weekend for more on the band and an interview with bassist Rob Mercurio.

New Orelans funk outfit Galactic returns to Belly Up Aspen on Sunday, Feb. 21.

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Tea Leaf Green will perform at Belly Up Aspen on Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Joey DeFrancesco will perform four shows Thursday and Friday at the JAS Café.

MASTER OF THE JAZZ ORGAN Joey DeFrancesco rolls into the JAS Café for a two-night run on Thursday and Friday. The three-time Grammy nominee has toured the world with the likes of Ray Charles and Bette Midler, and recorded with legends such as Miles Davis and Jimmy Smith. With more than 30 albums to his credit, and an authoritative command of music history, the intimate shows in Aspen should be a jazz highlight of the winter. DeFrancesco will perform two shows nightly on Thursday, Feb. 18 and Friday, Feb. 19 at the JAS Café Downstairs at the Little Nell. Performances begin at 7 and 9:15 p.m. Tickets and more info at www.jazzaspensnowmass.org.

POPULAR MUSIC SAN FRANCISCO-BASED jam band Tea Leaf Green brings its gritty brand of improvisational rock to Belly Up Aspen on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The quintet has been at it since the late 1990s, with regular stops in Aspen winning a loyal local audience. The band’s most recent album, last year’s “In the Wake,” showcases a band moving into a hard-charging jam rock and away from the easygoing spirit of its earlier work. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 on Wednesday. Available at the Belly Up box office and www.bellyupaspen.com.

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THE WEEKLY CONVERSATION

with JOHN COLSON

Obama should, must nominate Scalia’s successor I DOUBT IF Antonin Scalia, the late Supreme Court justice who died of natural causes on Feb. 13 at a hunting resort in Texas, had even begun cooling in death before Republican strategists started formulating their resolute opposition to having his replacement named by President Barack Obama. “The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice,” trumpeted U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. “Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president,” whom McConnell fervently hopes will be a Republican. But, wait a minute, I think the American people already have spoken about who they want in the White House, back in 2012 when they re-elected Barack Obama by a comfortable margin of more than 5 million votes. Obama took 26 states and Washington, D.C., for those who want a little more detail. That means the voters put Obama back in the big job, which includes such duties as nominating candidates to sit on the nation’s highest judicial bench. Period. That’s right, last time I checked the U.S. Constitution, the president was the only one empowered to put forward nominations for Supreme Court vacancies. And the Constitution says nothing, absolutely nothing, about the timing of such nominations, no matter how much Obama’s enemies would like it to be different. Of course, McConnell is the guy who announced after Obama’s first election, in 2008, that his party would do all it could to ensure that Obama would be a one-term president, including opposition to any legislative or policy initiative the new president might undertake. And in case you’ve been asleep ever since then, the GOP has done all it could to accomplish that goal, no matter what kind of lying, back-stabbing, politically shady crap they had to dish out to do it. The current solidarity among Republican candidates for Obama’s job — in saying that Obama should not even try to nominate a replacement for Scalia — is just more of the same. For McConnell to start hollering that the “American people should have a voice” in this matter is further evidence that what Republicans really don’t like is the present-day realities of life — a black man has been living in the White House for nearly eight years, the human rights of women, gays and lesbians and “minorities” are ascendant, the rapacious activities of the world’s corporate elite are threatening humanity’s very survival, and, what else? Oh, yeah, there’s a black man in the White

House, did I mention that? Republicans seem to feel that if they shout loudly enough, lie shamelessly enough and generally deny anything that does not comport with their narrow biases, the clock will suddenly turn backward and it we’ll all be living in Pleasantville, USA. But let us return to the present and reality, if you don’t mind. The plain fact is that part of the president’s job is to nominate candidates for vacancies on the nation’s highest court, and there’s nothing the Republican party can do about it but screech. Which, of course, they will be doing for the next, oh, nine months or so. The president has promised to do his job and put forth a name to fill the vacancy, as a president should. Leading Republicans, of course, will go on FOX News to denounce the nomination, and FOX News will do all it can to broadcast those denunciations in every way it can. One odd thing in all this, though, is the likelihood that Scalia, himself, would not be one of those calling for Obama to stand down and wait. Scalia believed fervently in a strict interpretation of the Constitution as it was written more than two centuries ago, notwithstanding the fact that the world is a far different place now than it was back then. But the words of the Constitution were like Gospel to him, and I think he would have been bemused and possibly angered to hear McConnell and others demand that the president forsake one of his most solemn and important functions. To leave a seat vacant, possibly right through the court’s 2016 term, would certainly in Scalia’s eyes be a forsaking of the president’s responsibility. Make no mistake, I did not agree with Scalia’s politics or many of his decisions, but I respected his fierce and rigorous intellect and his openness to a challenging, well-reasoned judicial fight. In reading about his death and the reactions to it, I was reminded that about seven years ago Scalia suggested the nomination of present Associate Justice Elena Kagan, an admitted liberal, to replace retiring justice David Souter. Knowing that Obama would steer clear of anyone who could be Scalia’s ally on the court, Scalia was hoping the president at least would nominate someone he could enjoy arguing with. Nope, I wasn’t a Scalia fan, but I salute him for his service — and I await with eager anticipation the nomination of a successor.

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FROM the VAULT

by TIM WILLOUGHBY

Railroads to Aspen still ran on steam when this photo was taken the 1940s.

GOLDEN AGE OF RAILROAD Mining prospectors and promoters founded Aspen during

the height of the golden age of railroad. Railroad companies constructed 130,000 miles of track between 1850 and 1890. Train lines crisscrossed the country and two of them reached Aspen in 1887. As was true for the rest of America, the railroad vitalized Aspen’s economy. Before railroads, miners profited from only the highest-grade silver ore. It cost too much to haul lower-grade rock to a smelter. A mining town with no proximity to a rail line held no hope of becoming the thriving city that Aspen became. Low-grade ore trundled to the smelter, and then people and reasonably priced goods returned on the same tracks. A rail connection allowed touring musicians, orators and dramatic troupes to schedule a stop at Aspen. Lower shipping costs dropped a range of products — from oysters to pianos — into the budgets of more purchasers. A circus could afford to travel to Aspen to entertain residents. A greater number of outdoor enthusiasts could afford to come to Aspen and have money left over to spend when they got there. We are so airplane and auto conscious today that it is hard to fathom life without modern conveyance. We can experience a 19thcentury journey when we ride on the Durango to Silverton narrow gauge.

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TO A 19TH-CENTURY TRAVELER WHO GREW UP SITTING IN THE SADDLE OR RIDING IN WAGONS, THE RAILROAD TORE ACROSS THE LAND AT A SCARY RATE. THE SPEED ON TWISTY MOUNTAIN TRIPS FELT TERRIFYING. WINTER TRIPS CHILLED PASSENGERS AND SUMMER TRAVEL LEFT THEM SWELTERING. BUT RAILROAD SMOKE RESEMBLED THAT OF COMFORTING COAL STOVES AT HOME. TRAVELLERS ACCEPTED IT AS A FAMILIAR INCONVENIENCE. Such ventures resemble a trip from Aspen to Glenwood on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad during the 1890s. Each trip covers about 40 miles with a similar elevation change. A ride from Aspen to Glenwood set you back about $25 round-trip in today’s dollars. Ticket sellers frequently discounted rates for swimming excursions and special events. Passengers rode for an hour and a half each way and chose between two trains daily. If you have ridden the Durango Silverton train you likely remember the

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initial thrill and the fabulous scenery. But the trip sometimes stretches out endlessly due to expectations set by today’s 65-mph internal clock. Depending on weather and seating, some riders may recall feeling nauseated from inhaling engine smoke during the noisy, jerky ride. To a 19th-century traveler who grew up sitting in the saddle or riding in wagons, the railroad tore across the land at a scary rate. The speed on twisty mountain trips felt terrifying. Winter trips chilled passengers and summer travel left them sweltering. But railroad

smoke resembled that of comforting coal stoves at home. Travelers accepted it as a familiar inconvenience. Steam engines guzzled gallons of water and trains stopped frequently to fill their tanks. During these short breaks from the noise and rough ride passengers could talk without yelling over the clickity-clack. The early 1900s brought a gradual transition. My parents continued to travel by train, even as a Model-T entered their lives. They watched automobiles take the place of the horses of their childhood. For several decades, as engines got bigger and faster, they preferred taking the train when they traveled to Denver. During that ski train period, they could take a direct train between Denver and Aspen on weekends. As highways carved shortcuts and pavement eased travel, automobiles eventually won their hearts. I grew up in the generation of the Sunday drive, when travel by automobile offered entertainment and extended horizons. By mid20th century, many Aspen residents preferred cars over trains for travel to Denver. A decade later, a trip from Aspen to California on the California Zephyr lost out to the comfort, intimacy and independence of the family Buick. Tim Willoughby’s family story parallels Aspen’s. He began sharing folklore while teaching for Aspen Country Day School and Colorado Mountain College. Now a tourist in his native town, he views it with historical perspective. Reach him at redmtn2@comcast.net.

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ON THE SLOPES

1965 ASPEM

“THE BULLDOZERS GET GRATITUDE,” proclaimed the Aspen Daily Times on Feb. 3, 1961. “Except for the powder hounds, visitors have been enthusiastic about Aspen skiing this winter. To most residents the constant praise has come as a surprise. Aspenites compare snow depths with those of other years and find them below normal. They miss the usual succession of early-morning powder runs and soft snow-cushion on the crowded runs. It is hard for them to realize that the hard-packed slopes approach paradise for the majority of visitors. ... No matter how deep the snow, the crowds of skiers on the more popular runs used to cut the slopes within a few days into torturous bumps and grooves. This year with little new snow and as many, if not more skiers, the most crowded runs remain relatively free of moguls, a result of the unceasing effort of the bulldozers. For this fine skiing we are grateful, as are most other skiers.” The photo above shows skiers on Aspen Mountain, circa 1965. This photo and more can be found in the Aspen Historical Society archives at aspenhistory.org.

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GEAR of the WEEK

by STEPHEN REGENOLD

RIDE ON: ‘ULTIMATE WINTER BIKE’

IT’S BEEN MORE than a decade since my bike tires first touched snow. Since then, my main mode of daily transport in the frozen city that is my home has been a bike. From fat bikes to fender-equipped cyclocross steeds, I have tried every incarnation over the years. This season, as the snow settled on Minneapolis, I challenged area industry stalwart Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) to build an ultimate winter ride. The result is a fixed-gear speedster pared down to just the essentials for commuting and urban errands in the cold. The chain is rust-resistant, the tires studded to grip on ice and snow. Integrated lights keep me visible, as do glow-in-dark grips under my hands. In all, this is one esoteric build, including an aesthetic that borrows from the urban fixed-gear scene though with gloss touches like a Brooks saddle, chromed decals, and a brass bell. So far, the bike has served me well for more than 500 miles ridden on the winter grid. I have yet to crash despite two months of commuting through the snow, ice, sleet, slush, and wind that comes daily in the North. Here are a few highlights from the ride. FRAME: The Surly Cross-Check SS frame is a workhorse, including 4130 CroMoly steel tubing with TIG-welded, semi-horizontal dropouts that allow for singlespeed, fixed, or geared. It takes tires up to 700c x 42mm and comes with cantilever brake studs and the bosses and braze-ons to accommodate cables, bottles, fenders, and racks. SINGLE-SPEED: Simplicity is key

to maintaining a winter bike. The fewer parts the better, and things like shifters, cables, derailleurs, and cogs common on a geared bike can get clogged with snow and grime. FIXED-GEAR: A fixed-gear drivetrain means no freewheel, no coasting, and a real-time rotational connection with your bike. Though there’s a learning curve, I prefer fixed-gear in winter for its improved control and a “road feel” via sensation underfoot as you pedal; on slick surfaces or in snow the tactile feedback keeps me hyperaware of what the tires are doing. BRAKES: With a fixed-gear, traditional brakes are not needed. Instead, slowing down is as easy as applying some light resistance to the cranks, which I find more natural and less cumbersome than brake levers, especially in winter. To stop, you apply more pressure to abruptly decelerate, or you can lock up the pedals, causing the bike to skid. (All this takes practice, but once mastered riding fixed is a fun, safe, and efficient way to control a bike.) TIRES: With massive grip, the Gravdal tires from 45NRTH have 252 carbide studs positioned on a 700c x 38mm tire. They grip onto snow and ice, and multiple times when my wheels have slipped I have heard and felt the studs grab purchase, righting my bike and keeping me straight. LIGHTS: Problem Solvers’ Brake Stud Light Mounts attach to the frame’s cantilever brake studs. The short posts then provide a place to

attach lights, and for this build I picked the TLT-200 Trimaxion Head & Taillights from MSW. These small, simple LEDs worked great to keep me visible, including front white lights and blinking red lights on back. SADDLE: Brooks’ C17 Cambium saddle gives the bike a handsome seat. While most Brooks saddles are leather, the Cambium line uses a vulcanized natural rubber with a cotton material top perhaps better suited for moisture, snow, and ice. FINAL PIECES: A litany of components and bits completed the

build, from headset spacers, seatpost, stem, and more. There’s a Surly Mr. Whirly Singlespeed Crankset. The wheels were built in-house at QBP via the Quality Wheels division, which used an Alex 700c rim mounted on Surly hubs. Handlebars came from Surly, and they are adorned with Oury Mountain Grips, a glowin-the-dark white/green rubber that were fun and added a bit of additional visibility to the ride. Stephen Regenold writes about outdoors gear at www.gearjunkie.com.

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THE RHÔNE WAVE CRESTS AGAIN AMERICA’S RHÔNE WINEMAKERS COME TO TOWN

“IT’S A PRETTY GOOD lineup, huh?” Chef Mark Fischer of Town restaurant was referring not to the lineup of enormous waves that had rolled into the California Coast the morning I saw him, prompting the start of the Titans of Mavericks surf contest, but rather the lineup of West Coast winemakers who will be rolling into his restaurant in KELLY J. Carbondale on Tuesday, HAYES Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. Fischer was right. The lineup is impressive indeed. John Salamanski and Penny Devine of CS Wines will bring a cadre of high-quality winemakers, whom the company represents in Colorado, to Carbondale’s Town for a special Rhône Wave wine dinner. It is a traveling carnival as the winemakers hit key Colorado markets backto-back-to-back, regaling not just the dining public, but also the buying trade with their wines. “It’s the grapes you want to get to know better,” Devine said about the Rhône-style wines that will be poured at the dinner. “You’ll want to get involved with them.” These are some of the best wines from some of the most innovative winemakers in California and Washington. The states are an emerging mecca for those who love the flavors of these fruit-forward wines made from domestic plantings of grapes that originated in the esteemed French wine region. In the Cote de Rhône, 22 different grape varieties are sanctioned, and of those, a dozen or so are also grown in the United States. Best known are the red wine grape, syrah; and the white wine grape, viognier. But grenache and mourvèdre are becoming popular amongst the red varieties and roussane and marsanne are also becoming more widely sought out by white wine lovers. Included will be the wines of Nathan Lee Roberts and Duncan Arnot Meyers, who make wines under the Arnot-Roberts moniker in Healdsburg, in Sonoma County. This past week, Antonio Galloni’s respected vinous.com website gave off-the-charts reviews of the small

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lot, single vineyard Rhône-style wines that the pair produce. Head south and you’ll find a gem of the Paso Robles region in the person of Cris Cherry, who helms the innovative and irrepressible Villa Creek label. Cherry is committed to making wines that reflect a grape and a place, as he farms his vineyards using sustainable organic and biodynamic principles to create wines that exhibit fruit, minerality, earth and soul. A bit farther down Highway 101 in the Buellton region are the geniuses from the famed Hitching Post winery. Gray Hartley is a late addition to the lineup, replacing Santa Barbara pioneer Seth Kunin and his Kunin wines at the dinner. Though they make some fine Burgundian-style pinot noir at the Post, he will be bringing bottles of the Santa Barbara AVA’s top syrah to the table. Now, if there is a sweet spot for the replication of wines from the Rhône, it may be that we will find it in the vineyards of Washington State. David O’Reilly, the Yakima, Washington-based vintner who produces a plethora of wines under the Owen Roe label, believes that as well. And his Ex-Umbris syrah is worth the price of admission. Originally produced as a one-time bottling of the 2002 vintage after a wildfire struck the vineyard’s surrounding hillsides, the residual ash and smoke resonated in the syrah grapes, creating a very memorable wine. Year after year, O’Reilly makes this syrah, keeping the tale of the wine alive. Finally, something new will make its way to Town in the form of the scent of rain on dry earth. That is the literal translation of a new project called Petrichor, pronounced pet-ri-kor, that resides at 1,000 feet up on the ridge of the Mayacamas Mountain range that divides Napa and Sonoma. There, husband and wife Margaret and Jim Foley have planted 8,000 vines of grenache (Alban clone) and two types of syrah clones. Buffeted by the elements and nurtured by the maritime climate, I am told these wines bring energy, if you will. The Foleys first winemaker was none other than Duncan Roberts, who vouched for the project and made the

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introduction between The Foleys and John and Penny Salamanski which brought them to the Town table. Now I have never met the Foleys, but I have shared a glass with the other winemakers and spending time with any of them — and their wines — would be worth the price of admission to this special event. I say that because the price of admission is a shockingly affordable $61.80, plus tax and tip. A figure that reflects not just the altitude of the restaurant, but a gross undervaluation of the wines that will be poured. Oh, and not only will there be wine, there will be a fivecourse, eclectically driven menu prepared by a triumvirate of Town

chefs led by the aforementioned Fischer along with David Eisenson and Justin Kellogg. Wine dinners can be dull and pedantic. But when the Rhône Wave arrives, the swell is positively intoxicating. These are some of the finest and funniest winemakers on the planet, and sharing their company is exceeded only by sharing their wine. As the song goes, “Catch a wave and your sittin’ on top of the world.” Kelly J. Hayes lives in the soon-to-be-designated appellation of Old Snowmass with his wife, Linda, and black Lab named Vino. He can be reached at malibukj@aol.com.

UNDER THE INFLUENCE 2013 NALLE DRY CREEK VALLEY ZINFANDEL So it was a chance stop on a splendid afternoon in February where I made friends with this wine. It was so fun, resplendent of cherries and a touch of orange on the palate, the aroma and flavors mind-melded in my mouth. But the real beauty was right outside the tasting room, in the adjacent vineyard where the old vines, some planted just after Prohibition, sat in the sun. Gnarly and regal they awaited the next round of an 80-year cycle. So fun.

PHOTO BY BEN MARGOT/AP

by KELLY J. HAYES

THE MENU & PAIRINGS Graham Hardy, the capable, personable and ubiquitous front of the house manager at Town, had the good fortune of tasting all of the wines in advance and working with the troika of chefs in developing a menu for the tsunami that will be poured. Here is a look at what to expect: THE PREMIER COURSE 2014 Kunin Pape Star Blonde Scallops, green apple kimchee, sticky rice 2ND COURSE 2013 Petrichor le Grenache Blood sausage tacos, fig preserves, shishito, cotija 3RD COURSE 2014 Arnot Roberts Sonoma Coast Syrah “Squab” au von 4TH COURSE 2013 Owen Roe ex umbris Syrah Eggplant crepes with shawarma spiced pork shoulder, spiced tomato dal 5TH COURSE 2013 Villa Creek Willow Creek Cuvee Colorado lamb roulade, sunchoke purée, braised grilled cabbage

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: A Nalle Zinfandel vine in Dry Creek, California; the dining room at Town in Carbondale will host the Rhône Wave on Feb. 23; Cris Cherry inside his barrel room in Paso Robles, California.

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RESTAURANT POWER COUPLES RUN ON LOVE, RESPECT, AND LONG HOURS WORD ON THE STREET during President’s Day weekend was that Aspen hotels and restaurants were packed to the gills, attracting crowds second only to Christmas and New Year’s Eve. That’s great news for those in the service industry, since the second weekend in February represents the winter midpoint. Just two months remain until Closing Day — offseason is AMANDA RAE clear on the horizon. Ironically, now is the time when restaurant workers — whose job is to please patrons with finicky palates, sky-high expectations, and overstuffed wallets — likely need some extra love, and last weekend coincided with Valentine’s Day. And more than a few lucky Aspenites, enjoy some extra support at their place of employment. “When it’s a holiday, you’re celebrating at your business,” says Emily Kolbe, who has managed Brunelleschi’s with partner and restaurant owner, Gilbert Vanderaa, since it opened in 2005. “Nothing says Happy Valentine’s Day better than working at Bruno’s!” Kathleen Crook, executive chef of Grey Lady Aspen, understands this, too. “Holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries are often not celebrated on their actual date,” she says of balancing quality time with her wife, Kristina Goode, general manager of Aspen Kitchen. “For example, we typically celebrate our Christmas on January 6.” As it happens, the couple met six years ago while opening Steak House No. 316 as executive chef and general manager, respectively. In three years, they learned a few universal truths about dating and mating in an industry defined by long hours and high stress. “It can be really easy to become consumed with work during the height of the season,” Goode says. “We do our best to communicate and ensure that the other feels like they are also a top priority.” Despite romantic sacrifices, couples working together in the culinary industry are quick to speak

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of other benefits: Dividing tasks according to personal strengths, seeing each other often, and working toward a shared goal, all of which strengthen the bond between lovers. “Your customers, especially in a resort community, they’re all here to have a good time,” Vanderaa adds. “They’re an extended family.” ‘ Running a restaurant as a couple serves as quality control, too. “When you have two contact points, things will be held to the standards that you want,” Kolbe says. “Our staff is great.” At the same time, “When things go wrong, you dwell on it longer; when things go right, you get to celebrate more,” Kolbe says. “You have more conversations about it.” While couples working at separate venues may not see each other as often as those who toil side-by-side, there are advantages. Aspen Kitchen executive chef Matt O’Neill met fiancée Rebecca Chastant, assistant general manager of Matsuhisa Aspen, three years ago while working in culinary operations at The Little Nell. O’Neill was executive chef at Ajax Tavern; Chastant worked banquets. “The pro to working in the industry is that we both understand our insanely sporadic schedules,” Chastant says. “If I was with someone with a 9 to 5 job, it would be difficult for them to grasp the hours and job functions it takes to work in our industry.” O’Neill offers practical advice to making this kind of culinary relationship work: Set aside time for each other — be it a certain time throughout the day or by staying up together after work, even late-night. And, he says, “No matter where we are working in town, always find a way to kiss at midnight when the ball drops on New Year’s Eve.” O’Neill’s key piece of advice — “Don’t work in the same restaurant” — illustrates how relationship preferences differ widely. Goode, for one, looks back on working with Crook at Steak House with nostalgia. “Some days it was hard to separate real life from work life,” she says. At the same time, “It was incredibly rewarding building something together and watching it succeed.” (Find more advice from culinary

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Romance is in the air at La Crêperie du Village. The Food Network recently named the restaurant’s beef fondue as one of the most romantic foods in America.

couples on the opposite page.) Says Crook: “I loved [Kristina’s] management style. And I got to see her all the time.” Like O’Neill and Chastant, Goode and Crook define their time together as sacred. “We give each other 15 minutes at the end of each night to talk about work and after that we focus on us,” Goode says. Date night—usually spent cooking, playing a board game or cards, and sharing a bottle of wine, natch—is on Monday night, which both have off. “No phones, no TV, just us,” Crook says. If anyone understands the challenges of separating business life and private time, it’s Raphael Derly and Karin Schwendtner, husbandand-wife team behind La Crêperie du Village. The couple was married December 2010 — just eight weeks after meeting; one year later, they opened the restaurant. Taking a leap of faith has paid off: The Food Network recently named the fiveyear-old Crêperie’s beef fondue as one of the top five romantic dishes in America. A film crew came through in November to capture La Crêperie’s sultry ambiance. “To open a business together after knowing each other a short time, we needed a lot of trust,” Schwendtner explains. “The romantic aspect of opening a restaurant as a couple is that it binds you as a project. It’s our

business baby.” Like Kolbe at Bruno’s, Schwendtner manages the practical aspects of the restaurant while Derly acts as gregarious host and brings a designer’s eye to the interior. Owning their roles is key. “We used to work together all the time,” Schwendtner says, “but we’ve been separating [our duties] more at the restaurant to look forward to seeing each other. We have to find time to be a couple. Finding that balance is challenging, but rewarding. At the same time, we love to share stories of our customers — happy people!” Working alongside your sweetheart in any industry poses challenges and reaps rewards. However, partnerships bred in Aspen restaurants may have another major advantage that help make them work. “We know that if we have problems,” Vanderaa quips, “we go skiing together and it gets better.” This column was inspired by Amanda Rae’s research for “The Dating Game,” a feature story she wrote for Aspen Sojourner (Summer 2015). Read it online at: aspensojourner.com/Aspen-Sojourner/Summer-2015/The-Dating-Game/

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UNITY RULES Work with your lover? Know this: “Every situation is different, there’s no hard-and-fast rule,” says Brunelleschi’s owner Gil Vanderaa, who operates the restaurant with partner Emily Kolbe. Herewith, more tips from Aspen couples rocking the culinary world: DO “Be willing to negotiate all the time,” Vanderaa says. DON’T bring relationship drama to work. “We work hard when we’re here, so we don’t have to feed each other emotionally,” Kolbe says. DON’T take work home. “It’s a big challenge,” says Karin Schwendtner, who runs La Crêperie du Village with husband, Raphael Derly. DO divide responsibilities. “Give each other space,” Schwendtner adds. DO put a lid on PDA — for the sake of your employees. “We don’t really kiss a lot in the restaurant — we’re not making out!” Kolbe quips. DON’T assume that working together must be difficult. “We loved working together,” says chef Kathleen Crook of opening Steak House No. 316 with now-wife Kristina Goode. “We found that it made our relationship stronger than anything else.”

“WE PUT OUR HEARTS AND SOULS INTO THIS RESTAURANT AND I THINK YOU FEEL THAT. PEOPLE PICK UP THAT IT’S OUR BABY. LOVE IS ALWAYS WELCOME IN OUR RESTAURANT.” —KARIN SCHWENDTNER AND RAPHAEL DERLY, LA CRÊPERIE DU VILLAGE

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GUNNER’S LIBATIONS

by JEANNE MCGOVERN

SWEETHEART FIZZ MAKE IT I must admit, my Valentine’s Day wasn’t overly romantic.

1 1⁄2 ounces No. 209 Gin 3⁄4 ounce lemon juice 1⁄2 ounce Amaretto 1⁄2 ounce egg white 1⁄4 ounce simple syrup 3 ounces club soda 1 dash Angostura Bitters

But just because I spent the Hallmark holiday in an ice rink watching my son play hockey, doesn’t mean I didn’t think about sweet sentiments. And when I arrived back at my desk after the long weekend, what pops up in my email inbox? Recipes for a few “LOVE-ly” cocktails from my friends at San Francisco-based No. 209 Gin. On this

Muddle strawberries in tin. Add all ingredients minus soda and dry shake. Shake again with ice, strain into a Collins glass, no ice. Top with Soda and garnish with raspberry and bitters.

list, and now on my “gotta try” list, is the Sweetheart Fizz. Yes, the name’s a bit cheesy, but this libation looks refreshing and the blend of sweet, sour, bitter and bubbly is enticing. I guess a belated Valentine’s celebration is in order ... LIBATIONS WAS CREATED BY BELOVED ASPEN TIMES PUBLISHER GUNILLA ASHER, WHO DIED JUNE 2, 2014, AFTER A BRAVE BATTLE WITH CANCER. CHEERS — TO GUNNER!

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by BARBARA PLATTS

Live music, entertainment and classic Louisiana cuisine bring New Orleans to life.

EATING OUR WAY THROUGH NEW ORLEANS DISCOVERING THE INS AND OUTS OF A CITY BY WAY OF THE STOMACH

“JUST SUCK THE HEAD. That’s how you get all the flavor,” the guy sitting next to me at the bar instructed. “And then after you do that you push here on the tail and the meat comes out easier…like this.” The Southern stranger then proceeded to crack a mid-sized crawfish in half, slurp the juices out of the critter’s head and seamlessly bite all the meat out BARBARA PLATTS from the tail. To me, a crawfish newbie, his actions were nothing short of a miracle. “It’s real simple, you just have to pinch right here and it makes the meat come out in one try,” my friend, also a former Aspen Times reporter, encouraged. My brother and I peered down at the pound of bright orange red crawfish on the bar and descended on them, tearing the deceased crustaceans apart with an urgency that likened to a pack of hyenas devouring their prey. By the fourth or fifth try, we were

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cracking, slurping and tearing with the best of them. When I recall my New Orleans trip with my little brother this past weekend, one of the highlights of the three-day adventure was this learning moment when a friend and a stranger, both born and raised in Louisiana, taught us how to properly eat crawfish. One can’t get more Louisiana than crawfish. The state harvests 95 percent of them in the country and 90 percent in the whole entire world. Plus, 70 percent are consumed locally meaning, if you want to try these bad boys, your best bet is to head for the Bayou State. My younger brother Jack and I had been planning a trip to New Orleans ever since he turned 21 a year and a half ago. The city is a popular destination for those in a celebratory state about drinking, partially due to the lack of open container laws and the festivals the city hosts such as the Voodoo Music Festival, Jazz & Heritage Festival and the ever popular Mardis Gras. As beloved, and fun, as the

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drinking culture is, it would be nothing if it weren’t for the food. The city’s restaurants are a telling sign of the its resilience after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. Today, there are more than 600 new restaurants than there were before the storm hit, meaning there are more Po Boys than anyone knows what to do with, along with a plethora of oysters, crab, shrimp and, of course, crawfish. Many of the historical restaurants in New Orleans help tell the story of the city’s past. Brennan’s, located in a pink building in the French Quarter, is known for inventing the Banana’s Foster, inspired by loyal customer Richard Foster. Another establishment that is a must-try is the Cafe Du Monde. It was established in the 1860s and is known for its French Beignets. The large coffee shop is open 24 hours a day and almost always has a line out the door. The new kids on the block are also telling of Southern culture. Purloo, a restaurant located near the Garden District, has

revamped traditional dishes with items on the menu like lowcountry style she-crab soup and fried catfish. Even less notable places help tell the story of New Orleans like food stands in the French Market that serve fried alligator on a stick and homecooked fried chicken. Through our three-day adventure we saw many things. We were almost brought to tears at the Katrina exhibit at the Presbytére, our jaws dropped as we watched a couple swing dance to the sounds of a local blues band, and we got lost in a popular used bookstore for hours. But, by far, the most insightful moments of the weekend were with a full plate of Southern cuisine at our fingertips. Now if only we could get some of those flavorful crawfish to Aspen …

Barbara Platts may have developed an unhealthy relationship with crawfish this past weekend. If anyone knows where she can get a fix, email her at bplatts.000@ gmail.com.

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Boomers Lengthen your day — and your skiing life BY KELLY J. HAYES

“THAT’S THE BEST SKI TIP I EVER GOT!” It was simple really. My middle-aged, flat-lander friend and I had just gone through a particularly bumpy and crusty section of International on Aspen Mountain. He was panting heavily and he looked like he had not enjoyed the trip all that much. It had pretty much kicked his butt.

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“Try and think of each mogul as a minimountain and your goal is to make just one turn on that mini-mountain instead of making a bunch of turns on a bunch of moguls,” I said. “Just find a place on each little mogul that makes you comfortable, make a turn and look for the next place.” Over the next section, my friend slowed down considerably and focused his attention on each turn rather than the totality of the mogul field. And he was in far more control than he had been on the upper section of the hill. It was at the bottom that he made the “best tip” comment. I chuckled. I had just completed four days of the Bumps for Boomers ski clinics and I had plenty of tips to give. “So when you get to the top of a mogul …”

Bumps For Boomers

When you stand at the base of the Ajax Express and look up the hill, watching the skiers come down on any given day, what do you see? A few young skiers hitting it hard as they come off Pumphouse? Sure. But mostly you see a ton of middle-aged skiers making pretty turns as they come off the bottom of North American. “Eighty percent of the skiers ski 20 percent of the mountain,” says Joe Nevin, the founder and resident Obi-Won Kenobi of the Bumps for Boomers ski clinic program. “We want to help skiers by giving them the tools they need to be comfortable and ski terrain all over the mountain that they can truly enjoy.” It sounds simple. But for most intermediate Boomer skiers, who perhaps ski a couple of weeks a year and feel that their best days are behind them, looking down the face of Bell when it is bumped, rutted and topped with a couple of inches of new snow can be intimidating. They not only have a psychological fear of having to ski the entire steep and bumpy slope, they lack the tools to get them from A to B easily and efficiently. Bumps for Boomers is a four-day skiing program on Aspen Mountain that is designed to provide simple, easy to understand techniques and skills that can be deployed on any slope at any time to help an intermediate to advanced skier get down the hill easily and efficiently with as little labor as possible. Authorized and sanctioned by the Aspen Skiing Company, Bumps for Boomers has operated for the past 15 seasons and offers up to 10 clinics per year. While it is managed by Nevin, an ex-Apple Computer Chief Information Officer who decided

$1,500 for a four-day clinic), there may be no better way to improve skiing techniques in such a short period of time.

Ski For Life

he would rather change the world one skier at a time, Bumps for Boomers relies on a cadre of seasoned Aspen Ski School instructors for their staff. Instructors include a former Emmy-winning sports producer, a graduate of Columbia, a Stanford physics grad and the former director of the Purgatory Ski School. It is a talented and cerebral group. While not cheap (the instruction costs in excess of

“Ski for life. That’s the goal,” says Nevin when asked what he hopes will be the outcome for clients who take the clinic. The idea is to use three simple but essential skills to make it easier to ski, not just bumps, but literally all the terrain on a given mountain. The first skill is skiing in control. Slowing down and being in charge of your skis rather than simply riding the rails down the mountain. Next is being in balance — this is the Zen phase and it is as much about what is in your head as in your knees; the clinic’s emphasis is on finding the place on your skis that is most centered and comfortable for you. And the third is learning the “tactics” to ski a mogul field. This includes learning how to focus on the various parts of a given mogul and finding your way through, skiing either a “green line” or a “blue line” through the mogul field.

A MOGUL AIN’T NOTHING BUT A SMALL MOUNTAIN When most people come to the top of a mogul field they look down the mountain at the entirety of the challenge that lies ahead. Not Bumps for Boomers grads. They look at the geography of the individual moguls that are in front of them. Then they figure out how to negotiate them. Every mogul run is a collection of individual moguls interconnected like a jigsaw puzzle. Rather than look at the puzzle, look at the pieces. Each mogul has a flat top, a tail, a nose and two sidewalls. That flat top is essentially a green run, a friendly place where you can make a simple turn without bouncing into a trough or trying to force a move on the tail of the mogul. Now, imagine the field in front of you is a stairway down the mountain. Just look for the flat tops on the slope and “walk” down the mountain by making turns atop each ”step.” Yes, it is as easy-peazy as it sounds.

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through the mogul field. If skiers can master — or even begin to understand these three skills — it will not only open up the mountain to them, it will allow them to ski with much less anxiety, fear and trepidation. Ultimately, by using these techniques, graduates of the class ski steeper terrain with a greater degree of efficiency, which allows them to ski more each day with less effort, more days in a year and potentially more seasons in their skiing lifetime. “The amazing thing to me is that I used to struggle to get down bump runs,” said a 60-year-old physician from Dallas who completed the clinic for the first time, “but now I find that I am hardly tired when I get to the bottom of a bump run. My legs are so much fresher and I can ski virtually all day. It really changes the way I look at the sport.”

retired and have more time to do it,” said the wife from the Cape. “Learning better skills so we can ski more efficiently and more challenging stuff better is a blast.” While most skiers initially think this is about learning how to pound bumps better, nothing could be further from the truth. The clinic’s first surprise was when the instructors took away our skis and replaced them with 95cm shaped ski boards. Then they began at the beginning, breaking us down to the most basic techniques. “Most skiers forget about the basics and the most basic thing that you can do is drift down the hill in total control,” said Nevin as we began an exercise where we simply found the flat part of the ski and began to drift sideways down a relatively flat hill. It

While there are many small but vital techinques taught in the Bumps for Boomers clinic, my personal favorite has become my skiing mantra: “Short Leg Long.” “Huh?” I can hear you saying. Basically it is this:

The Clinic

I participated in a four-day “Bumps for Boomers” clinic last season and can honestly say that it changed the way I ski. For the better and likely for the rest of my life. While previously a solid skier, a few years ago I skied nearly every run on the four Aspen skimountains in a single-season quest, I still struggled on the steepest and deepest slopes, particularly those with fields of moguls. My philosophy on those challenging hills was more about survival than enjoyment. As I (and you) am getting older, I felt the need to reboot and get to a point where I could ski anything and everything with a degree of confidence and control. On the first day of the clinic our group gathered at the bottom of the gondola. There was the doctor from Dallas, a couple of retirees from Cape Cod who travel the world to different resorts and ski more than 50 days a year, and a few other assorted Boomer skiers looking for a magic bullet. As we headed up the hill I queried the group as to why they had taken the time and spent the money to come to Aspen. “Well my son is a great skier and I find myself struggling to keep up,” said the physician. “I was on the website and saw some things that looked like they might help.” The couple from Cape Cod was taking the clinic for the third time and had seen dramatic improvement each season. “The No. 1 benefit is that you can teach old dogs new tricks — we are passionate about skiing, and now we are

MY FAVORITE SKI TIP: SHORT LEG LONG

As you ski down the hill the uphill leg, because of the steepness of the terrain, will naturally be bent a bit, or “shorter” than the downhill leg. If you simply straighten that uphill leg, keeping the bottom of your skis flat and not on edge, you will initiate a turn. By making your “short leg long” the turn you want to make will effectively make itself. OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP TO BOTTOM: The clinic gets back to basics — here an instructor focuses on “drifting” down the hill; bumps look deceptively easy in the afternoon light. THIS PAGE, TOP TO BOTTOM: “Hands forward!” — a Bumps for Boomers instructor gets up close and personal with a student; the bumps seem to get smaller as the day progresses.

Yes, that is a pretty pedestrian explanation of a technique that is explained much better and with more detail in the clinic, but it is a very simple way to take control of your turns. Give it a try.

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THE DETAILS You can sign up for the Bumps for Boomers clinic by going online to their website at www.bumpsforboomers.com or calling them at 970-989-2529. While the season is winding down, there is one clinic in March and they are taking reservations for next ski season. The philosophy of the founders is that, the more information they offer online, the more people will want to take the clinics. The result is that there is an amazing amount of information available on the website for those who wish to get a handle on the clinic’s basics. It is literally a tutorial on the techniques of bump skiing. Check it out.

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was a skill that we would rely on for the next few days. Taking the edges out of the game, something that most intermediate skiers have come to rely on in their normal turns, was a game-changer. Finding that flat place on the bottom of the skis, the place where we could drift down the fall line, or simply stop by turning our ankles toward the hill and reengaging the edges, gave us a new and gentler way of negotiating the slope. Over the next four days, we gradually progressed from the flats to steeper and deeper terrain. We moved from the “shorties,” as everyone called the training skis, back to our own skis. And we learned that “economy of motion” was not just a critical element in allowing us to ski bumps and steeps, it was the mantra that allowed us to ski easier and with less stress than we ever thought possible. “I can’t believe how much terrain we covered” was an oft-repeated refrain. But beyond the repetition of technique, the gentle but firm instruction and the steady implementation of the skills and tools, a key advantage of the clinic was the camaraderie that was formed amongst the skiers. From Day One through Day Four all went through a similar process, and though each skier learned at a different pace and skied at different levels, each benefited from both the support and by watching the rest of the group. In a private lesson there is the opportunity to get precise and constant instruction, but in the clinic it was the bonding and reinforcement from the fellow skiers that really helped make a difference. Each day when the group would stop for lunch, the conversation became livelier and racier. The first day was kind of a feeling out process, “Where you from?”, ‘How much do you ski?” By Day 2 people began to offer encouragement. On the third day the razzing began as the competitive side of the group came out. People were more relaxed and the relationships had been shaped. And by the end

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of the session friendships had developed, numbers were exchanged and the skiers began to make plans to ski again with their “clinic mates.” On the final day of a recent clinic, I skied with a group that had come light years from their first morning on their “shorties.” I asked the group what they had accomplished. One skier from Charlotte, North Carolina, said the clinic had “given him a road map, a way to get from the top to the bottom of any steep slope.” Another said that he now looked at each mogul and “defined the geography of the mogul.” But my favorite line came from the only woman in the class, a retired housewife from Chicago: “Well, I got better,” she said of her experience. “But my favorite thing was I never would have gotten to see Jerry’s Shrine if I hadn’t taken Bumps for Boomers.” Every silver lining’s got a touch of grey. Kelly J. Hayes can be reached at malibukj@aol.com.

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SKI PORTILLO presented a special evening in Aspen last month for friends and past and future guests of the Chilean hotel and ski resort, which is set in the heart of the Andes Mountains, just two hours from Santiago. The ties between both ski towns run deep with many Aspenites who have spent time there over the years on holiday, as ski instructors, and even leading ski camps. Open from June through October, the all — inclusive resort accommodates a maximum of 450 guests a week, eliminating crowds and lift lines. Complimentary offerings include use of the pool and hot tubs — perched idyllically

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THREE NIGHTS, FIVE SHOWS, EIGHT COMICS AND ONE LEGENDARY IMPROV TROUPE AT THE ASPEN LAFF FESTIVAL IT’S BEEN nearly a decade since HBO’s U.S. Comedy Arts Festival left Aspen, but the Wheeler Opera House has kept the legacy of highaltitude stand-up comedy alive. From Feb. 18 to 20, the historic theater hosts the sixth annual Aspen Laff Festival with three nights of shows from some of the best and brightest in American comedy. Hooking Up with the Second City Thursday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m. $40

The premiere American comedy troupe takes on sex and love in this touring improv show. The Second City - the iconic Chicago-based outfit that gave us John Belushi and Bill Murray and Mike Myers and Adam McKay and Tina Fey and many more – is set to tackle the ins and outs of relationships, with riffs on everything from girls’ night out hijinks to abstinence education. Second City’s crew came to town early to host after-school improv workshops with local kids on Wednesday. A free workshop for adults will run Thursday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. in the Wheeler Opera House lobby.

Gilbert Gottfried Friday, Feb. 19, 9:30 p.m. $45

A master of satire and sarcasm, with a knack for crude jokes that make you cringe and laugh at once, and the voice only a mother could love, Gilbert Gottfried is a comedy legend. He’s been at it since his teen years, performing on an early season of “Saturday Night Live” and in countless movies, including the voice of Iago the parrot in “Aladdin.” And yes, that was his voice as the duck in the Aflac commercials. Over the last two years he’s been hosting “Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast.” But the stage has always been Gottfried’s home. Friday’s show marks his first performance in Aspen since the 1994 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. Jerry Rocha opens for Gottfried. Steve Byrne Saturday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. $35

The star and creator of the TBS hit show “Sullivan & Son,” Byrne’s been on TV shows like “The Middle” and

“Chappelle’s Show,” in films like “The Dilemma,” “Couples Retreat” and “Four Christmases,” and done standup on “Conan,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “The Late Late Show,” and became a regular on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” His smart, incisive brand of stand-up won him TBS’ “Standup or Sitdown Comedy Challenge” in 2006, which thrust him onto the world stage. He’s since been featured in three Comedy Central specials and a one-hour special on Netflix last year. Gareth Reynolds opens for Byrne.

New Yorker. He played Batman in the absurd CollegeHumor.com spoofs series, but is probably best known for his podcast on the Nerdist network, “You Made it Weird,” where he weirds out celebrity guests. He’s also due to star in and write the upcoming Judd Apatow-directed HBO series “Crashing.” But when he’s not doing all that, he’s doing stand-up. The opening act for Holmes has yet to be announced. atravers@aspentimes.com

Pete Holmes Saturday, Feb. 20, 9:30 p.m. $45

If you blinked, you probably missed the all-too brief run of the brilliant “The Pete Holmes Show” on TBS in 2013-14, showcasing the comedian’s off-kilter style (and featuring him awkwardly asking the likes of Jon Stewart and Rachel Maddow about their experiences with hallucinogenic mushrooms in a running gag). Holmes appears regularly on late night TV and draws cartoons for The

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Heather McDonald Friday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m. $35

Best known for dishing about celebrities and such at the roundtable with Chelsea Handler on “Chelsea Lately” and for playing herself in the semi-scripted behind-thescenes spoof “After Lately,” Heather McDonald is a brash, no-holds-barred comedian (occasionally landing her in hot water, like last month, when comments about Handler led to a brief feud between the two in global tabloids, which has probably made it into her stand-up act by now). Since “Chelsea Lately” ended its run in 2014, McDonald – who honed her comedic chops with The Groundlings - has returned to the stage as a road comic, hosted the TLC talk show “All About Sex” and was featured in her first stand-up special, “I Don’t Mean to Brag,” on Showtime. Will Weldon will open for McDonald. Gilbert Gottfried will perform Friday at the Aspen Laff Festival.

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FEB. 18-24, 2016 Wood Road, Snowmass Village. Classical and flamenco guitar. COMEDY NIGHT WITH STEVE GASTINEAU — 6 p.m., Marble Distilling Co. and the Distillery Inn, 150 Main St., Carbondale. Sharp social commentary from Denver comedian. JOEY D’FRANCESCO — 7 and 9:15 p.m., Little Nell, 675 E. Durant Ave., Aspen. Live music. HEATHER MCDONALD — 7 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Comedian, actress, story producer and author performs live.

SEE Illusionist Jason Bishop will perform Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Wheeler Opera House.

THURSDAY, FEB. 18 HERBERT BAYER ART EXHIBIT TOUR — 11 a.m., Aspen Meadows Resort, Doerr-Hosier Building, 845 Meadows Road, Aspen. “The Legacy of Herbert Bayer: Recent Gifts and Loans to the Aspen Institute.” No tickets or RSVP required. 970-948-4512 CHRIS BANK — 3 p.m., The Nest, Viceroy Snowmass Hotel, 130 Wood Road, Snowmass Village. Contemporary music. JOEY D’FRANCESCO — 7 and 9:15 p.m., Little Nell, 675 E. Durant Ave., Aspen. Live music. REEL BIG FISH — 8 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Ska and alternative rock. Ages 18 and older. 970-544-9800 ASPEN LAFF FEST: “HOOKING UP” WITH THE SECOND CITY — 8 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Aspen Laff Fest kickoff show by Chicago comedy troupe.

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FRIDAY, FEB. 19 LARRY AND PATTY HERD — 3 p.m., The Nest, Viceroy Snowmass Hotel, 130 Wood Road, Snowmass Village. Rock, blues and variety duo. BRAD MANSCOVITZ — 3:30 p.m., McKenney’s, Inn at Aspen, Aspen. Live music. Free parking. DAMIAN SMITH AND TERRY BANNON — 4 p.m., New Belgium Ranger Station, 100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village. Live music. CHRIS PHILLIPS — 6 p.m., 8K Lounge, Viceroy Snowmass, 130

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“ANTON IN SHOW BUSINESS” — 7 p.m., Colorado Mountain College New Space Theatre, 3000 County Road 114, Glenwood Springs. Comedy theater. SMOKIN’ JOE AND ZOE — 8 p.m., St. Regis Hotel, 315 E. Dean St., Aspen. Eclectic music duo. AMERICA — 9 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Folk rock. All ages. 970-544-9800

SATURDAY, FEB. 20 JOE KELLY AND ZOE — 3 p.m., The Nest, Viceroy Hotel, 130 Wood Road, Snowmass Village. Guitar and bass. Rock, blues and Latin music. CLASSIC DANCE ROCK — 3:30 p.m., McKenney’s, Inn at Aspen, Aspen. Live music. Free parking. DAMIAN SMITH AND TERRY BANNON — 4 p.m., Limelight Hotel, 355 S. Monarch St., Aspen. Live music. CHRIS PHILLIPS — 6 p.m., 8K Lounge, Viceroy Snowmass, 130 Wood Road, Snowmass Village. Classical and flamenco guitar.

ASPEN LAFF FEST: STEVE BYRNE — 7 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Star and creator of the TBS show “Sullivan & Son” performs. $35. ASPEN LAFF FEST: PETE HOLMES — 9:30 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Comedy. $45.

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will be held on the 3rd day of May, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 2 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and 2 directors will be elected to serve 2-year terms. Eligible electors of the Basalt Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Denise Diers, at the Basalt Sanitation District Office, 227 Midland Ave, Suite C2, Basalt, Colorado 81621, (970) 927-3698.

PUBLIC NOTICE RE:200 S. ASPEN STREET (HOTEL LENADO), RECONSIDERATION OF CONCEPTUAL COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at a meeting to begin at 4:30 p.m. before the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z), in Sister Cities room, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen. P&Z will consider an application submitted by DCBD2 LLC (1601 Elm Street, 8th floor, Dallas, TX 75201), affecting the property located at 200 S. Aspen Street, is legally described as Lots A, B and C, Block 75, City and Townsite of Aspen and also described on the Hotel Lenado Condominiums Plat recorded February 6, 1997, in Plat Book 41 at Page 79, as Reception No. 401585, Pitkin County, Colorado. City Council remanded the Conceptual Commercial Design approval to have the P&Z reconsider floor to ceiling heights; the mass, scale and design of the building; the affordable housing component; verify the dimensional requirements, and consider solely residential development on the site. For further information, contact Jennifer Phelan at the City of Aspen Community Development Department, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO, (970) 429-2759, Jennifer.Phelan@cityofaspen.com. s/Keith Goode Chair, Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, February 26, 2016 (not less than 67 days before the election). Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, February 29, 2016 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, April 29, 2016. All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day (May 3, 2016). BASALT SANITATION DISTRICT By: Denise Diers Designated Election Official Published in the Aspen Times Weekly and the Citizen Telegram February 18, 2016. (11917618)

Published in the Aspen Times on February 18, 2016 (11920357)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: 300-312 E. Hyman Avenue

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS OF INTEREST REGARDING THE PITKIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:

Public Hearing: March 9, 2016, 5 PM Meeting Location: City Hall, City Council Chambers 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO 81611

·Unless otherwise notified all regular and special meetings will be held in the Board of County Commissioners, Plaza One Conference Room, 530 E Main St, Aspen

Project Location: 300-312 E. Hyman Avenue

Legal Description: Lots K, L, and M, Block 81, City and Townsite of Aspen, PID #2737-073-38-005 and -006. Description:The applicant proposes to renovate the existing building commonly known as The Crystal Palace, and an adjacent commercial space, for use as a lodge and restaurant. Land Use Reviews Req: Conceptual Major Development, Conceptual Commercial Design Review, Demolition Decision Making Body: H i s t o r i c P r e s e r v a t i o n Commission Applicant: 312 E. Hyman LLC, 2001 N. Halstead St., Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60614 More Information: For further information related to the project, contact Amy Simon at the City of Aspen Community Development Department, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO, (970) 429.2758, amy.simon@cityofaspen.com. s/ City of Aspen Published in the Aspen Times on February 18, 2016 (11920411)

·Copies of the full text of any resolution(s) and ordinance(s) referred to are available during regular business hours (8:30 - 4:30) in the Clerk and Recorder's office, 530 East Main Street, Suite 101, Aspen, Colorado 81611 or at: http://pitkincounty.com/Calendar.aspx NOTICE OF FINAL ADOPTIONS BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE FOLLOWING DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARINGS: The following Resolution on February 10, 2016: Resolution No. 009-2016 - Approving the Intergovernmental Agreement with Northwest Colorado Regional Collaboration for a Shared Regional Eligibility Technician The following Ordinances on February 10, 2016: Ordinance No. 003-2016 - Approving Execution of a Lease Agreement with Aspen Fire Protection District for the Purpose of Housing the Pitkin County Communications Center Ordinance No. 004-2016 - Approving the Coal Creek Schumacher Property Acquisition Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on February 18, 2016 (11914306)

PUBLIC NOTICE Of DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL Notice is hereby given to the general public of the approval of a site specific development plan, and the creation of a vested property right pursuant to the Land Use Code of the City of Aspen and Title 24, Article 68, Colorado Revised Statutes, pertaining to the property commonly known as 501 W. Hopkins Ave. and legally described as Lot 1 of the Boomerang Lot Split Subdivision, City of Aspen, Pitkin County Colorado, Parcel ID #273512466002. This is a corner lot bordered by W. Hopkins Ave and S. Fourth St. The applicant, Robert D. Olson, has received an administrative Residential Design Standard variance that will permit the attached garage to be forward of the front-most wall of the residential portion of the structure on the S. Fourth St. side only, due to unique site-specific constraints relating to Ordinance No. 6, Series of 2006. For further information contact Sara Nadolny, at the City of Aspen Community Development Dept. 130 S. Galena St, Aspen, Colorado (970) 429-2739, or sara.nadolny@cityofaspen.com. s/ City of Aspen Published in the Aspen Times on February 18, 2016 (11920376)

NOTICE OF ELECTION A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS BASALT SANITATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOTICE OF FINAL DETERMINATIONS BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the general public that on February 3, 2016, the Pitkin County Community Development Director granted approval for the Castle Creek Rivers Edge LLC Activity Envelope, Site Plan Review, Minor Plat Amendment, and Minor PUD Amendment (Case P091-15; Deter. #010-2016). The property is located on South Hayden Road and is legally described as Lot 11, Castle Creek Valley Ranch. The State Parcel Identification Number for the property is 2735-264-01-002. This site-specific development plan grants a vested property right pursuant to Title 24, Article 68, Colorado Revised Statutes. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the general public that on January 29, 2016, the Pitkin County Community Development Director granted approval for the Gregg Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review (Case P077-15; Deter. #011-2016). The property is located on Richmond Hill Road and is legally described as a parcel of land being the Washington Lode (M.S. Survey No. 5964), lying in Section 31, Township 10 South, Range 84 West of the 6th P.M. The State Parcel Identification Number for the property is 2737-304-01-002. This site-specific development plan grants a vested property right pursuant to Title 24, Article 68, Colorado Revised Statutes. S/Cindy Houben Community Development Director Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on February 18, 2016 (11914368)

BASALT WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT By: /s/ Christopher L. Geiger Christopher L. Geiger - Secretary

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas J. Anderson, Deceased Case Number 2015PR30051 Division 5 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Pitkin, County, Colorado on or before June 18, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Jeannette G. Anderson as Personal Representative of the Estate of Thomas J. Anderson PO Box 226 Aspen, Colorado 81612

·All regular meeting items begin at 12:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the conduct of business allows. Check agenda at: http://pitkincounty.com/Calendar.aspx or call 920-5200 for meeting times for special meetings. ·Copies of the full text of any resolution(s) and ordinance(s) referred to are available during regular business hours (8:30 - 4:30) in the Clerk and Recorder's office, 530 East Main Street, Suite 101, Aspen, Colorado 81611 or at: http://pitkincounty.com/Calendar.aspx NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 23, 2016:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of May, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 2 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and 2 directors will be elected to serve 2-year terms. Eligible electors of the Basalt Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Denise Diers, at the Basalt Sanitation District Office, 227 Midland Ave, Suite C2, Basalt, Colorado 81621, (970) 927-3698. The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR:

RE:Lot 5 White Star LLC Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review and Subdivision Exemption for a Minor Plat Amendment (Case P004-16) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been submitted by Lot 5 White Star LLC (PO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of May, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 1 directors will be elected to serve 2-year terms and 2 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Aspen Fire Protection District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO) at: Nikki Lapin 420 East Hopkins Aspen, Colorado ( 970) 925-5532 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, February 26, 2016. (not less than 67 days before the election). Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, February 29, 2016. (the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, April 29, 2016. Nikki Lapin Designated Election Official Signature

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Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 18, and 25, 2016 and March 3, 2016. (11920325)

Jeanette Jones, Deputy County Clerk White Horse Springs Water & Sanitation District A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3, 1-1-104(34), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

Estate of Kurt P. Duldner, Deceased Case Number 2016PR30000 Division 5

·Unless otherwise notified all regular and special meetings will be held in the Board of County Commissioners, Plaza One Conference Room, 530 E Main St, Aspen

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Aspen Fire Protection District of Pitkin County, Colorado.

Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2016. (11866795)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS OF INTEREST REGARDING THE PITKIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3, 1-1-104(34), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 18, 2016. (11916017)

Jeanette Jones, Deputy County Clerk

RE:Elam/Vagneur Gravel Permit Annual Review for the 2015 Operations (CASE# P006-16; PID 2643-161-02-010) An application submitted by Elam Construction Inc. (556 Struthers Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501) requesting an Annual Review of the 2015 operations pursuant to BOCC Resolution No. 99-69, 052-2009, and 038-2015. The property is located at 7943 Upper River Road, and is legally described as a tract of land located within Section 16, Township 9 South, Range 85 West of the 6th P. M. The State Parcel Identification for this property is 2643-161-02-010. The application/resolution are available for public inspection in the Community Development Department, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen CO 81611. Comments or objections due by March 11, 2016. For further information, contact Mike Kraemer at (970) 920-5482.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Basalt Sanitation District of Pitkin and Eagle Counties, Colorado.

052-2009, and 038-2015. The property is located THENCE 186.50 FEET ALONG SAID HIGHWAY at 7943 Upper River Road, and is legally de- RIGHT OF WAY LINE ON THE ARC OF A CURVE scribed as a tract of land located within Section 16, TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 676.30 Township 9 South, Range 85 West of the 6th P. M. FEET, AND A CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N The State Parcel Identification for this property is 19°00'00" WEST 185.91 FEET; 2643-161-02-010. The application/resolution are THENCE N 11°06'00" WEST 398.20 FEET ALONG available for public inspection in the Community SAID HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY LINE; Development Department, City Hall, 130 S. GaleTHENCE MO N DAYF R I DAY 8 : 3246.77 0 A MFEET TOALONG 5 : 0 0SAID P MHIGHWAY na St., Aspen CO 81611. Comments or objections RIGHT OF WAY LINE ON THE ARC OF A CURVE due by March 11, 2016. For further information, TO 3 THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 756.30 970. 8 4 9 1 3 5 contact Mike Kraemer at (970) 920-5482. FEET AND A CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N FEET L E G A L S @20°26'50" AS P E NWEST T I M245.67 E S .CO M TO A POINT ON NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSID- THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 6; ERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THENCE S 89°56'17" EAST 155.65 FEET ALONG DIRECTOR: THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 6 TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER; RE:Lot 5 White Star LLC Activity Envelope and THENCE S 21°43'00" EAST 186.80 FEET ALONG Site Plan Review and Subdivision Exemption THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER; for a Minor Plat Amendment (Case P004-16) THENCE S 06°43'00" EAST 131.50 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application THENCE S 03°27'00" EAST 239.00 FEET ALONG has been submitted by Lot 5 White Star LLC (PO THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER; Box 7699, Aspen, CO 81612 ) requesting to THENCE S 16°43'00" EAST 196.00 FEET ALONG rescind Hearing Officer Determination No. 04-2015 THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER; and gain approval for construction of a new single THENCE S 36°15'00" EAST 88.30 FEET ALONG family residence and access to that residence. The THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER; property is located at 51 White Star Drive and is THENCE S 53°43'00" EAST 190.00 FEET ALONG legally described as Lot 5, Filing 5, W/J Ranch THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER; Homes Subdivision. The State Parcel Identification THENCE S 37°45'00" EAST 408.50 FEET ALONG Number for the property is 2643-223-03-005. The THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER; application is available for public inspection in the THENCE S 21°52'00" EAST 102 FEET ALONG P i t k i n C o u n t y C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER; Department, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, THENCE S 30°02'00" EAST 200.00 FEET ALONG CO 81611. Comments or objections are due by THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER; March 18, 2016. For further information, contact THENCE S 50°19'00" EAST 25.42 FEET ALONG Mike Kraemer at (970) 920-5482. THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF RE: Hundertmark Amendment to an Activity THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN SAID Envelope, Site Plan with Scenic Review and BOOK 201 AT PAGE 369; Special Review for Caretaker Dwelling Unit THENCE S 63°06'00" WEST 297.36 FEET ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL OF (Case P003-16) LAND DESCRIBED IN SAID BOOK AND PAGE NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that an application has TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. been submitted by Tad and Kathryn Hundertmark (295 Upper Ranch Road, Snowmass Village, CO COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO. 81615) requesting approval to obtain an amendment to an Activity Envelope/Site Plan Said Petition shall be heard at the regular meeting R e v i e w w i t h S c e n i c R e v i e w A p p r o v a l f o r of the Board of Directors of said District on March construction of a Caretaker Dwelling Unit. The 8, 2016, at 7:00 P.M. in the Board Room at the property is located at 295 Upper Ranch Road and Third Street Center, 520 Third Street, Carbondale, is legally described as Lot 4, Block 2, Filing No. 2, Colorado, when and where all persons interested Brush Creek Village Subdivision. The State Parcel shall appear and show cause, in writing, why said I d e n t i f i c a t i o n N u m b e r f o r t h e p r o p e r t y i s Petition should not be granted. The failure of any 2643-213-02-008. The application is available for person to file a written objection shall be taken as public inspection in the Pitkin County Community an assent to the inclusion of the above-described Development Department, City Hall, 130 S. Galena lands within the District. Written objections may be St., Aspen, CO 81611. Comments or objections filed in advance of said meeting by mailing to the are due by March 18, 2016. For further informa- Basalt Water Conservancy District, P.O. Box 974, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602. tion, contact Lance Clark at (970) 920-5452.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Bradley Smith and Jennifer Dolecki-Smith have filed a Petition with the Basalt Water Conservancy District requesting the inclusion into said District of the following described lands located in the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado, to wit: A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN LOTS 2 AND 7 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 85 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO, LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 6, WESTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE ROARING FORK RIVER, NORTHERLY OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN BOOK 201 AT PAGE 369 AND ON FILE IN THE CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE IN PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO, AND NORTHEASTERLY OF THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY 82; SAID PARCEL OF LAND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID STATE HIGHWAY NO. 82 WHENCE THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6 BEARS N 37°26'00" WEST 2086.07 FEET; THENCE N 26°54'00" WEST 963.32 FEET ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY; THENCE 186.50 FEET ALONG SAID HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY LINE ON THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 676.30 FEET, AND A CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 19°00'00" WEST 185.91 FEET; THENCE N 11°06'00" WEST 398.20 FEET ALONG SAID HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY LINE; THENCE 246.77 FEET ALONG SAID HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY LINE ON THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 756.30 FEET AND A CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 20°26'50" WEST 245.67 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE S 89°56'17" EAST 155.65 FEET ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 6 TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER; THENCE S 21°43'00" EAST 186.80 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER; THENCE S 06°43'00" EAST 131.50 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER; THENCE S 03°27'00" EAST 239.00 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER;

District Court of Pitkin, County, Colorado on or before June 18, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Richard A. Knezevich as Personal Representative of the Estate of Kurt P. Duldner 533 East Hopkins Avenue, Third Floor Aspen, Colorado 81611 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 18, and 25, 2016 and March 3, 2016. (11920165)

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the White Horse Springs Water & Sanitation District of Pitkin County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of May, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 2 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and 1 director will be elected to serve 2-year term. Eligible electors of White Horse Springs Water & Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Liz Bokram (Designated Election Official) c/o Corona Water Law 420 E. Main Street St. Ste 210B (DEO Address) Aspen Colorado 81611 (DEO Address) 970-319-0385 DEO Telephone) The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Edith S. Chisholm, Deceased Case Number 2016PR30001 Division 5 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Pitkin, County, Colorado on or before June 18, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Karen C. Stevenson as Co-Personal Representative of the Estate of Edith S. Chisholm 205 West Main Street Aspen, Colorado 81611 Heather M. Chisholm as Co-Personal Representative of the Estate of Edith S. Chisholm 8101 S. Peninsula Drive Littleton, Colorado 80120 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 18, and 25, 2016 and March 3, 2016. (11920243)

If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2012. The deadline to submit a SelfNomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, February 26, 2016 (not less than 67 days before the election). Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, February 29, 2016 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, April 29, 2016, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the mail-in ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. White Horse Springs Water & Sanitation District By Liz Bokram Designated Election Official Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 18, 2016. (11917201)

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Roaring Fork School District JV Girls Soccer Coach Glenwood Springs High School Apply online at www.rfschools.com or contact Craig Denney at 384-5553.

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Office/Clerical

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Teacher Education Faculty Colorado Mountain College Edwards & Glenwood Springs Please go to: www.coloradomtn.edu /employment for more information.

Taxi Driver High Mountain Taxi is looking to fill several driving positions. Day and night shifts available. Flexible schedules and pick the days of the week you work. Earn great money in a fun and dynamic work environment. Call Gretchen @ 925-4475 x 2 to set up an interview--Must have a CO drivers license and be at least 25 years of age.

Driver/Delivery

Have your own newspaper route on the weekends.

Newspaper delivery for the Aspen Times wanted Saturday and Sunday for the Aspen core. Independent Contract Work. Must provide your own vehicle along with maintenance, gas and proof of insurance.

Hours are from 2-7am. Call Maria 970-429-9123 for details and interviews

• Payroll Master/ General Cashier.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. To apply please visit the career page at viceroysnowmass.com EOE

Government

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Health Care Dental Assistant Elevate Dental in Willits is hiring a FT Asst. Please email resume to:

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Hospitality

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Oates, Knezevich, Gardenswartz, Kelly & Morrow, PC is looking for a receptionist/assistant. Must have professional demeanor and ability to work in team environment, good computer and Word skills, good organizational and communication skills. We offer a competitive salary, insurance, profit sharing and a ski pass. Position available immediately. Please send resume via email to: applications@okglaw.com,

fax to 970-920-1121, or mail to 533 E. Hopkins Ave., Suite 201, Aspen, CO 81611. No walk-ins please.

Line Cook Line Cook needed at McKenney's At The Inn. Can start immediately. Please stop by kitchen located at The Inn At Aspen 38750 Hwy 82 or call 970-920-4262. Email sdmckenney@comcast.n et.

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Full-time Seasonal April-November. 2+ years experience required. Clean driver's license required. Profit sharing available Send resume: arlouie@hotmail.com

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Are you looking to live and work at a premier ski resort and enjoy the lifestyle that comes with it? Have the best winter of your lifetime, enjoying mountain living and making new friends, while learning photography, a skill that will last forever. Are you outgoing and love to ski or board? We are currently hiring for the world class ski resorts at Snowmass, Aspen Mountain and Buttermilk. While photography experience is a plus, we are mostly looking for your outgoing personality and sales ability. You must be able to ski safely. Earn a $500 Sign-on Bonus! Receive a Ski and Bus Pass!

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Trades/ Construction Framers Patriacca Construction, a well established, high level, local framing company is hiring Framers & Lead Framers. Jobs in Vail and Aspen. Email resume to info@pcivail.com or call (970) 328-7751 Good hourly pay DOE

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Electricians Needed

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is HIRING full-time electricians for large projects in Vail and Aspen, CO. JW rate is $29.05/hr PLUS PER DIEM!!!

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303-781-9601.

Hire Me Managers, Line Cooks and Bartender Smoke Modern Barbeque, GWS seeks Front and Back of House Managers, AM and PM Line Cooks and Bartender. Please apply in person 713 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs or email resume to

jamie@smokemodernbbq.com

Retail P/T Merchandiser JOB # 13903-in the high rockies area & beyond. 15 hrs/wkly, Hrly rate based on exp + DT & M. 925-621-4700 X 676 or http://www.ataretail.c om/prospects/availabl e_positions.php

Main St. Bakery Needs: Counter Help/Cashier FT, start immediately.

Call 970-925-6446

Property caretakers available: longtime local family, trustworthy and reliable. Call Andy at 970-948-9576

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2bd, 2bth furnished, Gold Rivers, Avail. 3/1 up to 9 month lease. $2500 plus utilities. N/S, N/P. Joanne (ASSIR)

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1 BD 1 BA New ADU $1400, Missouri Heights, No pets, no smoking, no weed, quiet, ONE individual only, 379-4559

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1 BD 1 BA Professionally remodeled condo located in central Aspen. No pets or smoking. $4,500 + security deposit. Avail. for min. 1 mo. lease. See at www.winfieldarms.com. 310-880-7792.

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1BD apt, furn, in town, on river, high end finishes, NS, NP, $2750, util incl. Short or long term 970-331-1098 2 bed/2 bath upgraded, furnished, top floor, corner, Ajax views. Gas fp, w/d, deck, storage, walkable. NP/NS. Long term. $3600/mo incl. most uts. Joanne (ASSIR) 970-319-6827 4 BD 1 BA Aspen Duplex House. Spruce St. Long Term. Sm. Yard. $3,500/mo. outfitter738@rof.net 970-379-3474

Suite in magnificent 3600 SF home in Old Snowmass. 1200 SF $2,000/mo. Large BD on main floor, $1,000/mo. Rick 970-343-0707. Photos online.

Rentals Commercial/Retail Commercial Bldg on S. Grand in GWS

3,500 s.f. with office, warehouse & storage areas. Roland 970-927-4038 ext 4 Babysitting/Nanny 312-399-8364 gonaway71@gmail.com 20 years experience, including three children of my own. Infants through age 12. I am available while you ski, aprÃ¨s ski and thereon in to late night. Impeccable care and many references. Local Aspenite Couple available for care taking or domestic service. Talented chef, skilled manager and handyman. 970-300-8500 Intermix is a contemporary luxury women's brand with over 40 stores nationwide. Intermix is a Gap Inc company.

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Restaurant/ Clubs

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in Vail and Aspen, CO! Ludvik Electric Co

Receptionist Busy Aspen office seeks receptionist. Responsible for answering phones, greeting clients, and other administrative functions as assigned. Candidates must have strong computer and communication skills. Benefits included. Send resume to 11914103 c/o classifieds@cmnm.org

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Keyholder/management position with a strong emphasis on achieving visual merchandising and sales objectives. This passionate, highly organized and creative leader must have experience selling in a commission-based environment, styling & clienteling experience, have a passion for visual merchandising, be a self-motivator who can uphold team integrity, have excellent communication skills and keen sense of detail, be a brand ambassador who motivates and inspires customers and other team members, seeks growth and development opportunities. Competitive hourly rate, 401k, medical, dental, vision, plus hundreds of community discounts.

Email resumes to aspen@intermixny.com

4 Bedroom/4.5 Bath luxury duplex in Mountain Valley. Offered fully furnished with two car garage. Available immediately$11,000 per month for long term lease. Lisa Turchiarelli, WFP, INC. 970-379-5018

EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION IN ASPEN 1200 sq.ft. Next to the Gondola in the North of Nell Building. Indoor Parking. Avail 4/1/16. 970-429-1558

Rentals Vacation/Resort South Beach 2BR 31st Flr 1st St Near Joe's, Above Marina, 5 Min walk to Beach vrbo.com/479437

Rentals Storage Space Storage Space Available: Core Location, Heated, 24/7 Access, 18x14x10 $3300 Annum 925.4772 5BD 4BA 4000 Sq Ft SFH in East Aspen (Knollwood across from Aspen Club) Pets allowed w/approval. No smoking. $10,000 per month, $9000 per month for 1 year or more First, last & sec. Long-term lease. Heather Kroeger 314-378-8788 heatherkroeger@yahoo.com See photos: http://tours.mountainhomephoto.com/public/ vtour/display/396537

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SNOWMASS VILLAGE +Õ> ÌÞ Ì « y À corner Stonebridge Condominium unit with a ski-in/ski-out location. It offers two bedrooms, ÌÜ L>Ì Ã Ü Ì } Vi }Ã > ` >} wVi Ì views. New kitchen and baths. This unit was totally renovated and refurbished in Fall of 2014. Lots of extras! $1,220,000 MLS#: 136939

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ASPEN The River Loft at Chateau Eau Claire. Close to town, renovated two-bedroom with views of Aspen Mountain. Private deck overlooking the Roaring Fork River. Open y À « > > ` > iÜ Ã«iVÌ>VÕ >À ÌV i > i entertaining perfect. Two stunning new baths, elevator and parking make this the ultimate Aspen getaway. $1,695,000 MLS#: 139584

Aspen - $11,995,000

2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - Downtown Core 2 bedroom condo with A+ location... steps away from Aspen's Silver Queen gondola! Convenient walking distance to all of Aspen's restaurants and shopping. Corner unit, light and bright.

Mclain Flats New Luxury Home. Incredible, over 8,000sqft of living, 5BD, 2 car over-sized garage, best views in Aspen, main floor master suite, great floor plan, still time to pick some of the finishes, completed in Oct, sold furnished.

Tom Carr / Holly Goldstein

Ryan & Matt Podskoch

970-379-9935 www.aspenreinfo.com

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Aspen - $1,695,000 • Aspen School District Home • 3 en-suite bedrooms, 2,652 sqft • 2+ acres with panoramic views • Vaulted ceilings, open floor plan with abundant windows & skylights • Remodeled, wood floors, slab granite countertops, stainless appliances • Wood fireplace, oversized garage, mud room, east-facing deck • MLS#142339

Sally Shiekman-Miller 970.948.7530 sally@sallyshiekman.com www.AspenSnowmassSIR.com

Aspen - $1,495,000 •Breathtaking panoramic views •Aspen School District Home on 2+ acres, 5 beds, 3.5 baths •Nestled into hillside with no Hwy 82 road impact •2012 remodel includes new roof, new kitchen and more •2 living areas, flexible spaces, multiple storage sheds •A b u n d a n t w i n d o w s , w o o d burning fireplace, decks •MLS#142442

Sally Shiekman-Miller 970.948.7530 sally@sallyshiekman.com www.AspenSnowmassSIR.com

Aspen - $4,000,000

Aspen - $45,000-$550,000

Downtown Studio Condo Wonderful ground floor corner condo in downtown Aspen. Clean, bright with plenty of light (south-facing). Remodeled kitchen and bath. New carpets, new paint. Ready to move in!

Build the Red Mountain home of your dreams! Perched above downtown Aspen, this .8 acre lot offers beautiful views and close proximity to skiing, shopping, restaurants, and all that Aspen has to offer.

Aspen's Premier Fractional Interests The best value fractional project in Aspen. A+location. Studios, 1, 2 & 3 BD luxury condos. Pool, hot tubs & many other amenities.Fixed week times frames (holiday, peak winter/summer weeks)

Tom Carr

Aspen - $49,000

Ryan & Matt Podskoch

Tom Carr

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970-379-9935 www.aspenreinfo.com

Aspen - $540,000 •Affordable In Town, Roomy 1 bedroom, Low HOA fees Include Most Utilities •Private Deck, Storage •Assigned Parking •Gas Fireplace, Laundry •Great First Home or Terrific Rental with Solid Rental History •6 Block walk to Downtown Aspen or hop on shuttle bus •Now is the time to Buy & Stop Paying Your Landlord's Mortgage! MLS#138752

Ritz Carlton Club 1/12th Share at Ritz Carlton Club, 2412 in White River Lodge. 28 Days of use every year. 2 winter weeks, summer week & 1 float week.

Gareth Williams

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Affordably priced condo in the heart of town...

1/12th Share at Ritz Carlton Club, 8409 in Elkhorn! 28 Days of use every year. 2 summer weeks, 1 winter week & 1 float wk.

Gareth Williams

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Aspen - $779,000

Basalt - $370,000

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Costa Rica $295,000 - $1,595,000 Looking for a winter retreat?

2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - Downtown Core Remodeled condo located on Waters Ave (short walk to downtown area/gondola). Wood-burning fireplace, on-site management, heated pool and shuttle service during ski season.

COMMERCIAL Unique, creative, cutting edge project. May be used for commercial or residential or combine the uses in the same unit. Ground floor with rollup, garage door. Seller financing possible.

Robert Tobias

Tom Carr

NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOMES! 6 New Homes, 1730 sqft, 3BR, 3.5 BTH, fenced yards. Kitchen appliances included, ready to move in now! Easy access to downtown, adjacent to bike path. You pick! $439,000

Mike Kennedy

New construction Penthouse in Flamingo Beach, Guanacaste Gold Coast. 2,200 SF 3BR/3BA penthouse with 1,500SF private roof top terrace enjoying 360 degree views of marina, Flamingo Beach and Pacific Ocean for $1,595,000! Luxury 1BR start at $295,000. Call today! MLS #140187

Charley Podolak

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Edwards - $5,900,000

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Luxury Ski Retreat One of Vail Valley's most spectacular residences, 10,000+ sqft on 35 acres. Elevator, 8 fireplaces, 5 car garage, 3000 bottle wine cellar, 2 full kitchens, pond with landscaping, unending vistas.

Beautiful Four Mile Ranch lot that is ready to build on. Views in every direction. Enjoy open space, and the convenience of being close to town. MLS#142346

Conveniently located in Glenwood Springs, this townhome would make a great home or investment. Home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with finished mother-in-law unit, and a fenced back yard with mountain views.

Wonderful home with custom features and forever views. Beautiful kitchen, hardwood/laminate floors, Pella Windows, updated bathrooms. 3 bed 2.75 bath & 2 car garage. Convenient location next to schools & shopping.

817 Red Mtn Drive Incredible privacy yet walking distance to town. Well established gardens, spectacular views of Glenwood Canyon and the valley. Just under an acre of land. Trail access & outdoor living just outside the back door.

Marianne Ackerman

Michael Dunn

Ryan & Matt Podskoch

Marianne Ackerman 970.379.3546

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970.379.8303

Kathy Westley

New Castle - $400,000

Silt - $269,000

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New Castle - $499,900

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Snowmass Village - $4,500,000 610 Burnt Mountain Drive.

YOU'LL BE DAZZLED . . . 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3-car garage 16,189 sq ft, fenced, corner lot - ranch style and upstairs guest suite. MLS #141714

COUNTRY CHARM . . . 2.66 flat acres - ranch-style house - huge metal shop - many fruit trees. MLS #140997

Michelle James

(970) 379-4997 michelle@vlgrealtors.com www.vlgrealtors.com

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Michelle James

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Large 3 bed 2.5 bath, 2 car garage, 1/2 duplex. Radiant heat, concrete counter tops, stylish tile work and fixtures. Would make a great family home or investment.

Marianne Ackerman 970.379.3546

Two Creek ski-in ski-out. Best located Owl Creek Townhome. 5 bedroom 5 bathroom Single family and not attached. Excellent ski-in ski-out access...right out the door. Lots of windows, very light and bright. Great up mountain views. Photos and details at www.aspenrealestate.ws/10

Terry Griggs & Louellen Griggs 970-379-1610 or 970-379-1364 TerrySGriggs@gmail.com LouellenGriggs@gmail.com

Kathy Westley 970.379.8303

Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 1999

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2011

Ford Crown Victoria - 1955

Ford Roush Mustang 2009

$18,000 Firm

Good condition. ORIGINAL OWNER 85,000 MILES WHITE $5000 Steve Adelman 515-360-6968 elsneradelman@gmail.com

Black, gray leather interior, V8 Hemi, new tires, heated seats, touch screen radio, reverse camera & sensor, weather tech floor mats, 59,700 miles, Excellent condition $22,500 970-379-4665

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Lexus RX350 AWD 2013

Nissan Rogue S 2011

Toyota Pickup 1984

Volvo C70 T5 Convertible 2012

Ford Tractor 801 Series 1958

38500 miles,premium package, sunroof, navigation, towing package, excellent condition.

Excellent condition!!! 73K miles, 2 sets of tires Black interior, well maintained. AWD

4WD, manual trans, solid front axel, 35â&#x20AC;? Bridgestone off road tires, aluminum wheels. Runs great. SR22 motor. Great project.

2012 Volvo C70 T5 convertible Inscription Package Only 250 made 250HP Polestar 22K 1 owner Garaged Excellent Condition.

Nice 1958 Ford 861 tractor, 63 hp, live PTO, over $2,000 in rebuild, very low hours

$33,150 970-379-4312

$10,500 970-319-1308

$3500 OBO 970-987-9039

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Sports package. 4 door. Excellent condition. 140000 Auto transmission. V8 One Owner - 2 sets of tires

REDUCED $5,600 970-250-2582

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1980 Toyota 1/2 door set $175.00 Aspen Like new condition. Beth 970-948-3393 bufkes@rof.net

Merch andise Cameras/Photo Equipment

Elk Antler Chandelier / Pool Table Light / Bar Light $2999 GOLDEN J E F F S P I K E R 720-301-3334 rockymountainantlerwor ks@gmail.com WWW.RMAW.ORG

Furniture/Home Furnishings $20 each 2 glass tabletops. 48" round and 36"x60". Both tempered, thick.Good condition Only $20 each.. Kathy 970--319-2661. kmcofl9@gmail.com

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REPUTABLE GOLDSMITH paying CASH for gold, silver, platinum jewelry, gold or silver coins, nuggets, sterling silver sets. Many loyal customers thank me for BEST RETURNS, BEST SERVICE and convenient appointments. I Recycle, Remake, and Repair. For today's spot see: ronthegoldguy.com. Call Ron (970) 390-8229

Miscellaneous Merchandise

ONLINE Underwater camera case Amphibico Dive Buddy I $250.00 Aspen Beth 970-948-3393 bufkes@rof.net

Clothing

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JET SET fur hooded blue parka. This is a beautiful jacket in perfect shape by Jet Set made in Italy. It has a detachable fur hood and it is excellent for the snow. It's a Jet Set size 2 will fit US 4-6. $250. 970 376 6523

Firewood/Fuel Firewood starting at $175 per cord. Lodge Pole pine or pinion. Delivery o r p i c k u p . W i l l load dump trucks or heavy trailers with reserv. Rifle 970-625-0777

Armoire measuring 80" x 55" x 28". Adjustable shelves in the lower part. $400 obo Carbondale. 970-309-3191

Home Health/ Medical Equip Vision Fitness S7100 Suspension Elliptical Trainer Deluxe Console $1400 Snowmass Village Excellent Condition. Amanda (970) 379-0402

2-Tone Sofa - Black Durahide & Microfiber (38"h, 38"d, 91"w) Good condition, Used for just 6 months, $200.00, Carbondale, Call (970)-989-8116

Kennedy 3-Piece Roller Tool Chest ($1,400.00 new), Now Just $375.00, Carbondale, Call (970)-989-8116

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Seeking Hunter S Thompson Gonzo Artwork. Private Collector seeking the artwork of Thomas Benton/Ralph Steadman as well as signed books and other ephemera from the late literary icon. Call Joe 917 538 7 2 2 7 o r e m a i l gonzoartwork@gmail.co m

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BOOK REVIEW

‘INTERIOR DARKNESS’ IF THE ONLY mass-market horror writer you’ve ever read is Stephen King, you owe it to yourself to check out Peter Straub. His latest book, “Interior Darkness,” compiles the best of his previously published short stories and adds three new ones. The collection’s title is apt. Straub has created some truly creepy characters here, all haunted by demons of some sort. The best of the new works is “The Ballad of Ballard and Sandrine,” a tale of a kinky couple who explore their fantasies over the years while living among cannibals on the Amazon River. This being a collection, it does sometimes feel uneven. The stories span 25 years in Straub’s career. He likes to experiment with writing

NOTEWORTHY styles and readers may have to pause and think more than they do with pulpier fare. “Little Red’s Tango,” for example, is written like a faux gospel, with lists of “Beatitudes” attributed to the title character. But the more straightforward narratives in the collection — like “Blue Rose” and “Mr. Clubb and Mr. Cuff ” — reveal Straub’s gift for illuminating the darkness in everyone — from a cruel child who hypnotizes his brother to a spurned financier who plots to punish his wife. The horror here is both real and supernatural. For every boy serially molested in a movie theater (“The Juniper Tree”) there’s a man who makes a blanket out of baby bottles and loses his soul inside of books (“Going Home”).

‘Interior Darkness: Selected Stories’ Peter Straub Doubleday, 2016 Hardcover, 496 pages

All in all, it’s not a collection anyone is going to read in one sitting. These stories take a while to work on you. Reflection and rereading is sometimes necessary. But nobody said art is always easy, and readers who invest in this collection will feel more rewarded than not.

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