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INSIDE this EDITION VOLUME 2 F ISSUE NUMBER 56

DEPARTMENTS 08 THE WEEKLY CONVERSATION 12

LEGENDS & LEGACIES

14 FROM ASPEN, WITH LOVE 18

FOOD MATTERS

29 COVER STORY 35

40 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 42 LOCAL CALENDAR 50 CROSSWORD CLOSING ENCOUNTERS

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16 WINEINK There are countless magazines, websites, blogs, etc., dedicated to reviewing wines. Writer Kelly

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J. Hayes knows all about them. But it got him thinking: Is the same type of critical thinking

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and opining happening in Colorado’s burgeoning bud business? Is marijuana making as many headlines? He gives us the scoop in this week’s WineInk (or should we call it PotPage?)

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FROGZ! has been called lively ... inventive ... remarkably acrobatic ... mysterious “ and more.

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SOMETIMES, A POSTER GRABS YOUR ATTENTION and you want to learn more — this is one of those times. FROGZ! is the Portland, Ore.-based IMAGO’s signature work. An unforgettable experience for children and adults, it has been seen on stage and television by more than a million people. The ingenious masks, mesmerizing movement, outlandish costumes, and original music score create a carnival of the absurd, presenting universal themes with a light touch, as animals take on human characteristics and inanimate objects like orbs and slinkys engage in silly humanistic movements. FROGZ! is at the Wheeler Opera House on Sunday, March 1 at 7 p.m.

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IT’S MARDI GRAS SEASON, and in the Roaring Fork Valley that means Fat Tuesday fun in Snowmass Village. From the Mother of All Ascensions uphill race to free maskmaking for kids and from a madcap parade (with plenty of bead-tossing) to a free concert, fireworks and more, this party is one you don’t want to miss. It all takes place Tuesday, March 4. Visit www.gosnowmass.com/event/mardi-grascelebration/ for more information.

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Outgoing, energetic, 12-yearold American Foxhound/Husky mix male. Good with people and other dogs. A retired sled dog. Came to the shelter with his sister Jackie (not shown). So handsome!

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Beautiful, friendly, soft-spoken 10-year-old Husky mix female. She is a retired sled dog looking for a loving home. She is very outgoing with people. What a cute face she has.

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4.5-year-old gorgeous Lab/Pit Bull mix female. Such a sweet girl. Allie is happy, friendly, affectionate and energetic. Turned in because of housing.

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THE WEEKLY CONVERSATION

with JOHN COLSON

Hard to believe it took this long for this to get going THIS IS TO celebrate a “why didn’t we think of that a long time ago” moment in public policy. The New York Times on Feb. 19 ran a story about “micro-houses” popping up here and there around the U.S. as an answer to the growing problem of homelessness in America. The NYT story focused primarily on a project known as Quixote Village, named after something called Camp Quixote, a floating tent city of homeless denizens of the city of Olympia, Washington. The occupants of the 144-square-foot domiciles and former residents of that tent city, which reportedly had moved more than 20 times in six years or so at the urging of city officials. The project is the work of a nonprofit board called Panza, and it cost a little over $3 million to build about a dozen tiny homes on roughly two acres of land in an industrial park in Olympia. The story also referred to a micro-housing project in Madison, Wisconsin, the town where I grew up. An offshoot of the Occupy Madison movement, known as OM Build, is busy cobbling together tiny log houses on wheels for the homeless, which can theoretically be hauled from one site to another if necessary. But OM Build also is working on buying a permanent site for the cabins, using the increasingly popular “crowdfunding” method to raise money on the Internet. The houses in Quixote Village, offering about the same space as a Chevy Suburban, cost roughly $19,000 to build and equip. The log cabins on wheels in Madison, cost about $5,000 apiece, according to news reports. The houses in both cases feature toilets, beds, kitchen facilities and, best of all, a degree of privacy and dignity for the occupants that never was available on the streets or in traditional shelters. Other cities and other groups are looking at similar projects, which could provide a little breathing room for governmental types looking for solutions to the homelessness crisis in this country — solutions that don’t involve revolution in the streets and the unmaking of a socio-economic system that has led us to this awful spot.

There are inherent problems in this kind of solution, of course, the first being that such projects are Band-Aids at best, given the scope of things. In 2012, federal bureaucrats estimated there were more than 633,000 homeless people in the U.S., as counted in a spot-check survey. But another federal survey, conducted in 2000, estimated that there were as many as 3.5 million homeless people in this country, when the number is factored to include temporary homelessness, and the numbers of people who drift in and out of homelessness on a regular basis. There’s no way we’re ever going to build that many micro-housing units nationwide. And why should we ask an unpalatable number of our citizens? This is America, after all, and these people need to get up out of their wheelchairs and their tent cities and get a job, dammit! If they like living on the streets and begging for food, that’s their problem, right? Such arguments are so pathetically wrong headed I won’t waste the space it would take to reply. Because the fact is that we do need to address this issue in a nationwide, sustainable way, and these microhousing projects are a start that may lead to broader ideas, better ideas. I’m not sure about this, but I believe we are still the richest nation on earth. It’s unacceptable to have all these homeless people in our midst, just as it’s unacceptable to have little kids starving in our cities and our rural communities, while at the same time we have enclaves of ridiculous wealth and privilege and an everincreasing allotment of millionaires and billionaires. We’ve got the money, we’ve got enough smart people that we should be able to solve this — unless, of course, all the money is being spent on extra homes and other toys, and all the smart people are just standing around looking embarrassed and dumb whenever this question pops up. Oh, wait. Did I just describe America?

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LEGENDS & LEGACIES

FROM the VAULT

by TIM WILLOUGHBY

Early automobiles climbed Aspen’s mountains in first gear.

FEARLESS IN FIRST GEAR A long time before four-wheel-drive vehicles dominated

the backcountry, Aspen’s drivers managed to negotiate steep and rocky passages. Large circumference tires, high clearance and an extremely low first gear facilitated auto and truck travel on roads that predated asphalt. Nevertheless, it took raw courage for early drivers to surmount rocks and rills that would assault the safety standards of today’s SUV drivers. Around the time I began to envision myself behind the wheel of a car we had moved from Aspen to the Bay Area. Riding with my father was a nightmare; he was completely overwhelmed by traffic. I felt relieved that he avoided freeways because on any two-lane road he was one of those drivers you would honk at, pleading that he would pull over and let you by. It’s no wonder his passengers doubted his reputation for fearless mountain driving. Few teens of my father’s generation had cars, but father had his own at an early age. His adventures included a trip across

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unpaved miles to Calif., where the state was just beginning to issue drivers licenses. He crisscrossed Ariz. and Utah on wagon roads that few automobiles had meandered. In high school he was the

His mountain driving skills, though legendary, rarely took him out of first gear. He drove all over Aspen Mountain on roads that autos could not negotiate today, and he hauled heavy loads using

IF FATHER LIVED IN TODAY’S ASPEN, HE WOULD DRIVE A SNOWCAT. FOR HIM, EASING A CATERPILLAR TRACK DOWN SHEER SLOPES WOULD FEEL JUST LIKE TAKING A DOZER DOWN A STEEP MINE DUMP. FEARLESS AND SKILLED, HE WOULD STILL BE A MATCH FOR THE DANGEROUS SLOPES. designated driver for basketball games. On one trip they were caught in a snowstorm. Although the roads were not plowed, the railroad tracks were, so father let air out of the tires and drove home on the tracks. On another trip a bridge washed out, so father found a large culvert that crossed the stream and drove on its narrow, curved top.

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trucks with marginal brakes, up and down Queens Gulch in summer and winter. At a young age he learned to operate the Midnight Mine’s bulldozers. After mastering the machinery, he was tasked with road building and created the contemporary Queens Gulch grade. When it came time to build Aspen’s

chairlifts, he cut access roads on the face of Aspen Mountain, including branch roads to the tower locations. If father lived in today’s Aspen, he would drive a snowcat. For him, easing a caterpillar track down sheer slopes would feel just like taking a dozer down a steep mine dump. Fearless and skilled, he still would be a match for the dangerous slopes. Father wasn’t the only fearlessin-first driver. Most of Aspen’s early automobile owners drove the mountains to the mines. The roads were designed for horse and wagon and generally had steeper grades than the roads that replaced them when trucks took over mine transportation. Runaway wagon accidents were common in summer. Teamsters who tugged sleds over ice and snow had even more accidents. Low-range first gears allowed drivers to lug heavy loads down steep and rocky grades without burning brakes. The slow and steady pace worked as long as you didn’t kill the engine or push in the clutch; however, if you did, the ton of ore in the back of the truck ruled the road. 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.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WILLOUGHBY COLLECTION

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compiled by THE ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

UP AND DOWN

1963 F R I TZ STA M M BERGER

EVEN BEFORE ORGANIZED RACES, people were passionate not only about skiing down the mountains, but also climbing up them. In August 1975, The Aspen Times interviewed Fritz Stammberger, a dedicated mountaineer. Born in Germany, he came to Aspen in 1963, working as a ski instructor and later establishing his own print shop. According to The Aspen Times, “at least once a year Fritz climbs a major mountain. He trains by running. ‘It firms you all over. It strengthens your lungs, knees and ankles. I once ran up Aspen Mountain in 55 minutes, though it usually takes an hour and 15 minutes.’ He goes to Leadville to run at 11,000 feet. ‘Two things I hate are boredom and confusion. Climbing is exciting,’ he says. ‘It is physical and mental. The whole person is involved, everything is equally drawn. Your skill, will and personal strength.’” This photo and more can be found in the Aspen Historical Society archives at www.aspenhistory.org.

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TRACK YOUR TRACKS THE DILEMMA: You’ve just had a kick-ass day on the slopes, and you’re drinking beer and telling stories. Wouldn’t this be the perfect time to brag about how much vert you skied? How fast you charged down Spar Gulch? Ever wish you knew?

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BONUS: The app saves every “ski track” you record, including a map of your movements, and you can email the track to a friend or share it on Facebook.

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WINE OR WEED? A REVIEWER’S REVIEW OVER DINNER the other night, with a group that occasionally smokes pot but consumes considerably more wine than weed, the subject of pot and wine came up. The catalyst for the conversation was The Denver Post’s December appointment of Ricardo Baca as the paper’s first marijuana editor. Interesting KELLY J. perhaps, is that Baca’s HAYES position augmented his first role at the paper, which is the coverage of the Denver’s music scene. I guess it makes sense to ask the guy who covers bands to take the short jump into the world of weed. It’s possible I suppose that covering the reefer users in the jump and jive scene may provide appropriate insight into the new marijuana Wild West that we live in. In any event, Baca is actually the editor of a Post blog site called “the Cannabist” and it is an amalgamation of all things pot — ranging from legal status, stories about pot shops, and, of course, some reviews. And it is the “reviews” section of the site that stimulated the conversation. “Do you think that pot lends itself to reviews like wine does?” was the question posed. “Hmm ... let me ponder that,” I replied. For years, stoner magazines like High Times have had writers who would rate the different strains of weed in the pages of the magazines. How is a review of say, Jacks Over Queens, a strain of high-potency pot on the pages of the 91LIFE website, different from a review of the Aldo Conterno Barola Cicala 2009 in the pages of the Wine Spectator? Let’s start with the Spectator’s review. It gives the wine 94 points out of 100. It lists the price ($150), provides notes on quantity produced (300 cases), and when the wine should be best for

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consumption (2017 through 2030). Then there are tasting notes: “Aromas of fresh cherry, raspberry, licorice and spice fill the glass as this red unfolds,” the reviewer writes. “Offers dense tannins and bright acidity, lending definition to the cherry, strawberry and spice flavors.” Got that? So let’s look at what 91LIFE has to say about the Jacks Over Queens. It divides its review into four categories: Genetics, Bouquet, Flavor and Effect. It begins the Genetics section by noting that the weed is a cross of two strains, Jack Herer and Space Queen, and that it was developed by a father and son growing team. It explains who Herer is (“The Emperor of Hemp”) and tells you the name of the dispensary in California where it is available. It also provides a link to said dispensary. As for the Bouquet section, the notes suggest that the Bud has “characteristic pungent citrus, pine, and fuel top notes. The blend of lemon, orange, and pine is intensely astringent, almost entirely overpowering the quietly subtle hints of sweet pineapple and floral perfume.” Sound familiar? Then there is the section on Flavor. “Reflecting the acidic citrus in the aroma, Jacks Over Queens tastes zingy, zesty, and mouthpuckeringly sour. With just a touch of sweetness, the flavor is vaguely reminiscent of sour candy.” Now the word “mouthpuckeringly” may be unique to the writer, but it is not that different from the reference to “dense tannins” in the Spectator review. What is different, however, is the section titled “Effect.” I don’t think I have ever seen a wine review that says something like “This Shiraz provides a mild buzz that gives the drinker a slight sense of euphoria after two glasses.” But read a weed review and it is all about the buzz. Take our Jacks Over Queens, for example. 91LIFE writes: “One or two hits is more

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than enough to provide a fairly clearheaded but decidedly altered boost. Even when used with restraint, Jacks Over Queens induces a dramatic lift and, after a while, a corresponding crash. Continue after the first effects are felt, and the high becomes giddy and jittery, generating excitement and enthusiasm but scattering concentration, making it nearly impossible to productively focus on a single task or idea.” Now that is different. I chose the 91LIFE site for its reviews simply because I liked the look of the site. It is Californiabased and, along with reviews of pot, it also provides forums and information on strains that are sold in the medical marijuana houses in that state. I have to say I was impressed. To be fair, the editors of the Wine Spectator are writing for an audience that already knows much

about the wines and the regions they write about. And wine ratings and reviews have a long history, much longer than that for hemp. In addition, the field of marijuana writing has the opportunity to use the template created by wine writers to tell their stories. But that said, I would answer my dinner companions by saying that yes, I see a future for those who wish to write about weed. I think that as more states inevitably legalize pot there will be a growing opportunity for pot reviewers who, like wine reviewers, wish to work for peanuts expressing their opinions. The times are a-changing. Kelly J. Hayes lives in the soonto-be-designated appellation of Old Snowmass with his wife, Linda, and black Lab named Vino. He can be reached at malibukj@ aol.com.

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by KELLY J. HAYES

OOOPS!! A CORRECTION: In last week’s WineInk, I wrote of the three wines represented by CS Wines that have been honored by the Wine Spectator as their Wine of the Year. The number “3” is correct, but I only named two of the wines correctly. In 2010, the 2007 Saxum James Berry Vineyard captured the top spot on the list. The wine, a blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah, was sourced from an extraordinary vineyard in Paso Robles and made by Justin Smith. In the story I mistakenly said that CS represented the 1999 winner, Saxon-Brown, a Sonoma Countybased winery that is owned by Jeff Gaffner. My mistake.

Will wine drinking and pot smoking find common ground such as a rating system and magazine reviews. The debate is destined to grow.

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FOOD MATTERS FOOD MATTERS

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GLITZ, GLAMOUR, AND FAMOUS FOODS SALUTE THE 86th ACADEMY AWARDS AT THE CARIBOU CLUB IN 1994, chef Miles Angelo witnessed John Travolta throw James Gandolfini down a flight of stairs in the middle of a crowded restaurant. The altercation, in fact, became the badass “You’re a stuntman, huh?” scene in the cult-classic film “Get Shorty,” which was filming at Abiquiu, John Rivera Sedlar’s seminal southwestern hot spot in Santa Monica. AMANDA “There was quite RAE a bit of food in that movie, and we had to shoot for seven days,” says Angelo, then Abiquiu’s chef de cuisine. “Every time someone took a bite, we had to shoot it, and every single day it had to be exactly the same.” In that kitchen, Sedlar and Angelo conceived of a canapé to serve during a private dinner honoring the Consulate General of Japan: tiny green corn taco shells filled with whipped wasabi cream, chilled shrimp, and pickled ginger. “We called them Godzilla tacos,” Angelo says. “He got a big kick out of that.”

catered events at Morton’s, Brown Derby, Spago, Musso and Frank— great old restaurants that were generally associated with parties after the Oscars. The whole idea (in Aspen) is to bring that Hollywood feel here to the mountains.” A red carpet lining Caribou Alley sets the scene for the blacktie bash, but it’s Angelo’s elegant, themed menu that whisks diners away to an era of exclusive, smoky haunts such as the Formosa Café, where the chef worked circa-“L.A. Confidential.” Dishes — available as a plated, multi-course meal in the dining room before the big screen for serious Oscars viewing or from buffet-style stations in the great room and bar, better suited to mingling — travel a walk of fame through foods made famous by celebrity chefs such as Wolfgang Puck and Michel Richard. “(Puck) was famous for his smoked salmon pizza with crème fraîche and caviar—a huge, huge Oscars go-to for years,” says Angelo, who serves petite versions here. “That was a classic we put out for a thousand people one night.” Angelo also pays homage to

“WE’RE TAKING THE OLD DINOSAURS OF HOLLYWOOD AND TURNING THEM INTO OUR OWN ASPEN DISHES.” Now executive chef of Aspen’s enduring fame-magnet, the members-only Caribou Club, Angelo is resurrecting those Godzilla tacos — along with a slew of other favorites from noted Tinseltown chefs with whom he worked from 1987 to 1995 — at Hollywood’s Big Night, the 10th annual Academy Awards screening soirée to benefit Aspen Film on March 2. “I really love this night,” Angelo says. “It reminds me of the time I spent in Los Angeles. Myself and a group of other chefs, we were mercenaries. We did a lot of

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eminent TV chef and cohort Tommy Tang by serving his signature skewered appetizer, lemongrass-glazed Thai chicken balls. “I’ve worked with him at so many events that I can definitely steal his Thai chicken balls,” Angelo says with a laugh. Among other stars: caviartopped crispy potatoes — “a white-glove Hollywood standby, and obviously we’re pouring plenty of Champagne!”— and miniature croque-monsieur on toasted brioche with prosciutto, gruyère, and blackberry jam. “That came from the Brown Derby back in the

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Aspen Film hosts its annual Oscars-viewing party at the Caribou Club on Sunday, March 2.

day,” Angelo says, “before it got torn down and turned into a new entity. This was a staple.” Riffs on Waldorf salad and beef Wellington showcase the chef ’s penchant for reinvention. (See also: oysters poblano, a Caribou menu staple featuring a creamy sauce laced with local bacon, local chiles, and local pine nuts — a spicy, smoky version of oysters Rockefeller.) “That’s exactly what I’m trying to do with the Trout Almondine,” Angelo says. Pan-seared Rocky mountain trout tops red McClure potatoes and, since they’re the superfood-of-the-season, roasted Brussels sprouts. “We’re taking the old dinosaurs of Hollywood and turning then into our own Aspen valley dishes,” with ingredients indigenous to Colorado. Finally, the Sweet Rose takes the spotlight: French executive pastry chef Donna Lilah’s raspberrycherry cake filled with vanilla bean mousse and topped with a glam pomegranate-buttercream rose. Those who spring $300 for a

ticket — proceeds of which go to Aspen Film’s youth education programs—may understand that this is a rare opportunity to experience the membersonly Caribou Club without the commitment of membership. But therein lies the plot twist. For an Aspen haunt long referred to as Harleywood, a nod to founder Harley Baldwin’s habitual hobnobbing with the glitterati, the Caribou will very likely be devoid of A-list actors on this particular Sunday. There’s, uh, a bigger party elsewhere. “Someone who’s probably gonna win an award just had dinner here,” Angelo says. Indeed, “The Wolf of Wall Street” best-actor nominee Leonardo DiCaprio visited the club over the Christmas holiday with his mother and an entourage of about 60. “We’ve always had that type of clientele,” Angelo says. “That’s our schtick, and it’s really special.” Amanda Rae would like to thank the Academy…. amandaraewashere@gmail.com

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IF YOU GO... Hollywood’s Big Night Aspen Film 10th Annual Benefit Sunday, March 2 at 5 p.m. Caribou Club 411 E. Hopkins Ave. Tickets: 970-306-0662 aspenfilm.com

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GUNNER’S LIBATIONS

by JEANNE MCGOVERN

MAKE IT 1 ounce Leopold’s Blackberry Whisky 8 ounces New Belgium 1554 Black lLager Blackberries Ice Muddle the blackberries and whisky. Add ice and top with 1554. Add blackberries as a garnish.

DOUBLE BLACK A shandy, for those in the dark about such things (as I was), is a drink made by mixing beer and juice or soda-water. Not a bad concept. Take it one step further and you have the Double Black, a tasty new libation at the recently opened Double Black Noodle Bar at Wildwood Snowmass. Created with New Belgium 1554 Black Lager (the beer) and muddled blackberries (the juice or soda-water), the Double Black is dark but refreshing. And, the kicker on this one — which gives it an extra kick — a shot of Leopold’s Blackberry Whisky on top. It’s sort of like a black cherry soda, adult-style. Ahhhhhhh. Gunilla Asher is taking a break from the bar scene, so we’re turning this page over to you. Email jmcgovern@ aspentimes.com with what cocktails you’re mixing, what libations you’re drinking, what tastes have tempted your tastebuds, and we’ll share them with our readers. Cheers!

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ASPEN UNTUCKED

Sarah Jacobs rides for both fun and for her career as a top snowboard instructor and trainer.

THE INSTRUCTOR: SARAH JACOBS PROFILING AN ASPEN MILLENNIAL

THE SKI AND SNOWBOARD instructors on the four local mountains are often seen as the poster children for the ski-bum lifestyle. As if instructing is just goofing around, glorified lift operating, a clever way to stall postcollege before finding a “real job.” But, what many don’t realize, is that the men and women decked out in Helly Hansen red each day are following a particular BARBARA passion. Many of them PLATTS are fostering a career that is often more challenging than any desk job. And no one knows this better than Sarah Jacobs. Jacobs, 25, grew up in the heart of Denver. With the mountains only a short drive up I-70, she learned to ski at age 3. As she grew older, Jacobs had a desire to snowboard, but her mother wouldn’t let her switch to one board until she could get down everything on the mountain on two. By age 12, she could, and so she strapped on a board and found her passion. Jacobs is now in her third season as a snowboard instructor at the Snowboard School of Aspen/ Snowmass. A leader at heart, she has taken on managerial roles over her last two years as a lead pro at the snowboard school and as a coordinator for the Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club (AVSC). “I love being in management,”

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Jacobs said. “I enjoy being able to work in a different environment with my peers and being able to be a mentor to them.” Jacobs aspires to have more managerial roles both at the snowboard school and at AVSC, but her goals do not end there. She is also attempting the most challenging test in a snowboard instructor’s career: The Level 3 Certification exam. To acquire a Level 3 Certification, an instructor must first be certified in Levels 1 and 2 (not easy feats in themselves). The Level 3 test is divided into three different sections, each on a separate day. The days don’t need to be consecutive, but candidates must complete and pass each one to gain certification. “It’s a really intense process but the knowledge you get out of it is great,” Jacobs said. “It’s making me a better teacher because I have to fully understand everything.” The three parts of the exam are: Movement Analysis, Instruction, and Riding. Movement Analysis is a written and verbal exam in which a candidate must analyze other riders’ movements and describe the causes and effects of their actions and then outline a lesson plan to help them improve. For Instruction, candidates are assigned a conceptual topic before they get on the lift. By the time they reach the top, they have to be ready to teach a group on the assigned topic. And for Riding, Level 3 hopefuls are

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judged on their shredding ability in five categories: Skidded Turns, Carved Turns, Switch, Freestyle, and Off-Piste. The exam is intimidating, to say the least, but Jacobs approaches the challenge with overwhelming tenacity, a personality trait that helps her advance past most obstacles she faces. “Sarah is very dedicated in everything that she does,” Corianne Lambert, a good friend of Jacobs and a fellow snowboard instructor, said. “If she’s in it, she’s in it all the way.” While a Level 3 Certification certainly has its perks — a pay raise, easier opportunity to teach internationally, and upgraded pro deals on retail and gear — they’re not the reasons Jacobs is pursuing the advancement. Since her first season in Snowmass, she has felt there are a lack of female snowboarders to look up to. The school currently has a total of 137 instructors and only 29 are women; out of those, only four are Level 3 certified. “We have some strong women riders but none are trainers,” Jacobs said. “I have no females training me. Being able to look up to a woman who is at the same level as the guys and who is training their peers would be beneficial.” Jacobs would like to use a Level 3 Certification to train instructors and give younger women a mentor in the snowboard school. She has already started to do that with her job as the only female lead pro out of six in

the school. “Girls are in a huge minority,” said Peter Pelinski, the Kid’s Ski & Snowboard Coordinator at Snowmass. “I know clients often ask for female instructors and often there is more of a demand than we have people.” However, things are beginning to change in the industry and in Snowmass, specifically. This year, eight instructors are going for at least part of their Level 3 and five of them are women, according to Nick Harris, the lead certification trainer. He trained the same group last year to get their Level 2 Certification. Harris said Jacobs has been at the head of the pack the entire time. “She definitely leads the crew, all eight of them,” Harris said. “She is a huge asset to us.” Jacobs is taking the Movement Analysis section of the exam this week and the other two parts in April. Contradicting all ski-bum stereotypes, she is mastering her trade and making it a career. “If you’re smart about it,” Jacobs said. “You can make it your life.” And that is exactly what Jacobs plans to do. Barbara Platts may have to stick with a desk job since she doesn’t have the necessary patience or skills to be an instructor. Reach her at Bplatts.000@gmail.com or follow her @BarbaraPlatts.

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SPR I NG BR EA K escapes OH, THE PLACES WE’VE BEEN... THE CALENDAR IS FLIPPING over to March, the ski season is more than halfway over, and the days are getting longer. Indeed, spring break is on the horizon. And, truth be told, we at The Aspen Times could use a break. So rather than share highfalutin stories from seasoned travel writers about the luxe vacations they’ve taken — to places we most likely will never see, nor are altogether interested in seeing — we’re keeping it real in this edition of the Aspen Times Weekly. We’re keeping it low-key and having a little fun, because, well, spring break should be all about the fun, right? Toward that end, we asked every reporter and editor to tell us about the trips they’ve taken. And like the characters who fill our newsroom, these vignettes all have their own character. We visit deserts and beaches, ski slopes and small towns. And almost all writings are filled with fond memories. We hope you come away inspired to get out of Aspen — or maybe stay in right here in town? — but, more than anything, we hope you embrace life and discover the joy of a good spring break escape this year. —JM

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A STAYCATION, WITH A QUICK TRIP TO THE BEAV Spring break when I was in college meant wild parties in places like Mazatlan. In my 20s, spring break was an offseason camping trip in the desert, filled with mountain biking, rafting and beer-drinking. Once my children arrived, things changed; spring break often meant a trip to see the grandparents (conveniently located on opposite coasts of the U.S.). Last year, I’d had enough — and my wallet was empty — so a staycation was the call. I couldn’t have made a better choice. Who knew how cool Aspen can be in late March? Awesome ski days, sunny apres-ski afternoons, cozy nights by a fire. True, we had friends in town with a killer condo, so it felt like being away from home (though we were just 3 miles from our house). But still, this was a true spring break escape. I’d run into co-workers or friends on the street and they’d say, “I thought you were on vacation.” I’d reply honestly, “I am.” And then, on the final weekend of our stayacation, we made a break to the Beav (that’d be Beaver Creek). Again, who knew how cool a ski resort less than two hours away could be in late March? We skied — my daughter got the chance to join in a Lindsey Vonn race clinic; both kids were invited to have lunch with her; we went tubing; we ice-skated in the center of town; we went in the hot tub; we ate at restaurants well beyond our budget. We were on vacations, dammit, and it was pretty darn nice. A staycation worth repeating (which, by the way, we are doing again this year...stay tuned.)

— Jeanne McGovern

ONE KEY TRIP One place I wish I could have spent more time is Key West. I went for a quick trip with the boyfriend right before Thanksgiving, and man was it beautiful. Wearing shorts and a bikini day and night was a welcome respite from winter just before we got too far into it to leave, and if I still had spring break, that’s where I would go. We didn’t have too much of a schedule while we were there. The first day we drove in from Miami and stopped at Bahia Honda State Park, where the entrance fee is minimal and the beaches don’t get too crowded. That ended up being our beach spot; we drove back there on our last day and watched the sun set from the Old Bahia Honda Bridge, which faces roughly west. Our little bed and breakfast in Old Town might not have been enough for some people — some people don’t like to share bathrooms with strangers — but we liked being close to the heart of town, right down the street from Hemingway’s house. We made it a favorite bar the first day that we returned to every night, and the one day that we didn’t hit the beach, we rented bikes and cruised around town. And just like our resort town, people there are extremely friendly and helpful.

— Jill Beathard

A FATHER-DAUGHTER TRADITION A desert trip with my daughter Hannah is a spring break tradition that dates back to when she was a 5-yearold kindergartener. She’s now a 20-year-old sophomore in college. It’s a testament to growing up in the Roaring Fork Valley with an appreciation of the outdoors that she still wants to go on these trips when Mexico is on the minds of so many sun-starved college students. We’ve built memories that will last a lifetime from our adventures. I still have the colored-pencil sketches she made for me at Garden of the Gods in southeastern Utah. We had to make emergency adjustments three years ago when a sandstorm peppered our car so violently that we couldn’t tell we were driving through Hanksville, Utah. On a different trip, we got caught in heavy graupel and sharp lightning and thunder while hiking in Island in the Sky north of Moab. I was convinced I had failed her and we wouldn’t make it back unscathed (we did). On the other extreme, we once ran into such good weather at Chaco Canyon that we camped five nights without a care about showers. A highlight of these spring break forays for me is I can circle back to show her some of the places I visited years ago, on the many “guy” trips I’ve taken to the desert. For the second year in a row, we will head to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, an area so vast it would take years to do it justice. We’ll see how the weather unfolds before planning too many details. Slot canyons are our targets, and Grand Staircase-Escalante doesn’t disappoint. A delightful loop called Little Death Hollow-Wolverine Canyon is the focus of the trip. It’s an eight-hour hike that’s difficult at times but not technical. Hannah’s been hitting the gym back at her Midwest college to make sure she’s up for an eight-hour hike punctuated with several climbs over boulders and debris “choking” the narrow canyons. We can’t wait. — Scott Condon

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OCEAN SHORES: A DIFFERENT BEACH VACATION It’s been almost two years since I brought my family to the Roaring Fork Valley and we haven’t had much of a chance to do a spring fling since we’ve been here, so I’ll share a favorite from my home state of Washington. There’s a quirky community in the small town of Ocean Shores that rests on the Pacific Ocean, about a three-hour drive from Seattle. It’s not someplace you go to get a suntan because it’s cloudy or foggy far more often than not, but the coast is amazing for beach combing and whale-watching. While most all of the tourist activities are in the center of the small town, there’s a park about three miles down the beach that the locals like to frequent. Damon Point State Park was flooded out a decade ago during a major storm and the state decided not to rebuild the facilities. In many ways, it was a blessing as now the former parking lots are overgrown and no vehicles can access the 60-plus acres that provide amazing views of Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountain range and of course, the Pacific Ocean. The wildlife is diverse and surprising as you can see everything from whales and seals to foxes and snowy owls. There’s a great shore fishing for salmon and sea perch, and as long as you have a wetsuit, the surf’s up almost every day at Damon Point. My favorite activity is to search the beach for agates and let my dog, Thomas, chase boats up and down the shore. — Michael McLaughlin

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TIME TO GET MOAB-BOUND When there’s no more snow to be skied, the next best thing is a four-hour drive to Moab, Utah, where you can hike through the famed Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, bike your favorite lines or take a dip in the Colorado River. After setting up camp, stop into town, where you can check out Moab’s art galleries, grab a bite at Eddie McStiff’s or rent rafts and four-wheelers. Boasting the most unique red-rock formations in the West, Moab was settled in 1878 and incorporated in 1902. Featuring more than 2,000 arches across 76,518 acres, Arches includes short 10-minute walks for all, four-hour hikes and everything in between. Park entry is $10 per vehicle, giving access to Double O Arch, Tower Arch, Landscape Arch and, most notably, Delicate Arch. As the largest national park in Utah, Canyonlands sits atop a 1,500-foot mesa, which includes the Island in the Sky District. Entry fee allows for incredible hikes with views of 100-mile horizons that remind visitors of the West’s expansiveness. — Karl Herchenroeder

A few Novembers ago an old friend and I traveled to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. I flew into Cancun a few days before him and spent my nights drinking in the many patio bars lining the streets of downtown Playa del Carmen or gambling at the sports book and off-track betting venue. During the day I would sleep late or relax near the hotel pool, chatting with friendly locals and visitors alike, in an attempt to decompress from coverage of another stressful Aspen election cycle (anyone remember the Castle Creek hydropower debate?). Once my friend finally arrived, I suspended the gambling activity (I was $150 in the hole after three days) and we ferried over to Cozumel and rented scooters to travel to the eastern side of the island, which has a few inexpensive beachfront restaurants and bars. On another day we explored the rocky beaches south of Playa del Carmen, catching fish with our hands as they got swept up into small tidal pools. All in all, it was a good trip. I want to return to Mexico soon, but perhaps for a different type of vacation. I’m considering an all-inclusive (hotel and meals included) package to either Cancun, Cabo San Lucas or the Acapulco area. One thing I learned about my previous trip was that you can spend a lot of money on cab fare and other forms of transportation by trying to go here, there and everywhere. The constant activity also meant many more stops at an ATM, and in Mexico the service charges run somewhere between 10 percent and 20 percent of whatever you withdraw. It’s a ripoff. Also, the beaches in the Playa del Carmen/Cozumel area are dramatic and fun, but not so spacious. I got tired of being bothered every 15 or 20 minutes by somebody trying to sell me a massage or a fishing tour. I’m looking for wider and sandier beaches that are either in a compact resort area or off the beaten path, areas good for wading and walking without worrying about cutting my foot on some sharp coral. Yes, the next vacation I take south of the border is going to carry a theme of four letters: “L-A-Z-Y.” It needs to happen soon.

— Andre Salvail

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DURANGO: A DIFFERENT KIND OF COLORADO Here’s a spring break alternative: It’s still in Colorado, but it’s a world away. And take all of your toys with you, because you can use them all — often in the same day — on a trip to the San Juan Mountains and Durango. Indulge me, as a former Durango sportswriter, to be your tour guide for a spring break in southwestern Colorado. Pack your golf clubs along with your mountain bike, road bike and your spring ski and snowboard gear. Hillcrest Golf Club, the municipal golf course on the mesa overlooking downtown Durango, has been open since mid-February, according to The Durango Herald, one result of a moderate winter in the Four Corners. Similarly, the high desert mountain bike trails around Durango and Fort Lewis College are rockin’ and rollin’ already after light winter precipitation. Start with the Horse Gulch trail system, with connections from downtown and the college. Look for the Trails 2000 maps; they’re available all over town. Meanwhile, 25 miles north on Highway 550, there is spring skiing and riding at Purgatory, also known as Durango Mountain Resort. A cruiser’s paradise with bench-like terrain features, Purgatory is like Buttermilk/Tiehack with a high-speed six-pack main chairlift, a high-speed quad, a couple of throwback double chairs and Chair 8 — a Gent’s Ridge-like sloooow quad that serves the area’s best overall terrain. Abundant spring sunshine can yield spectacular corn conditions (and, of course, slush). If you’re lucky, you might catch a San Juan spring powder day — think Big Friday, Jan. 31, in Aspen. At “Purg,” start with a run on Upper Hades, and check out the unique fall lines of Styx and Dead Spike. Don’t miss a personal favorite — Siegele Street. There’s also tons of spring backcountry skiing in the same neighborhood, accessible on the three mountain passes that separate Durango from Ouray. That would be Coal Bank Pass, Molas Pass and Red Mountain Pass (south to north). Oh yes. You’re also in the Silverton Mountain neighborhood — another backcountry adventure all on its own. But if the winter’s over for you, spring road biking is in full swing in the Durango area where the most popular local rides start and finish in town. Ask about the valley ride, a loop from Durango north to Hermosa and back via the famed Bakers Bridge – the film location for the river jumping scene in “Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid.” The ride will take you past Bread bakery, a must stop in Durango where you’re likely to be served by a Fort Lewis College student/cyclist. For more refueling, try Serious Texas Barbecue, Home Slice Pizza, Gaspacho’s or Mutu’s Italian Kitchen. Then, get refreshed and revived for your next day’s activities with a stop at Trimble Hot Springs, just north of Durango. Need more? The SkyUte Casino is a free shuttle or a 25-mile drive away on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in Ignacio. Can you say Texas hold ’em? — Dale Strode

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As soon you board the twin-engine prop plane in San Juan and land on the sand-covered strip of Virgin Gorda, there’s no questioning that your desire for a remote getaway will be satisfied. Virgin Gorda is the third largest of the British Virgin Islands and it’s home to the Rosewood Little Dix Bay boutique resort, a collection of beach houses, suites and cottages. The four-diamond resort boasts a bar and grill, a fine-dining restaurant, and open-air dining pavilion, but it’s the beach that steals show. Fewer than 50 steps away from the beach houses await the calm, turquoise waters of Little Dix Bay. It’s a mellow setting that demands guests to relax in a beach chair under a palm tree, while the friendly servers — all of them are islanders — pamper the guests with adult beverages (another rum and Coke, sir?) and food. If recreation is your pleasure, there’s plenty of it. The bay offers outstanding snorkling opportunities, sailing, stand-up paddle boarding, among other pursuits. Need a hiking fix? A two-minute walk from the beach takes you to a jungle trail of sorts that provides a near 600-foot ascent, where lizards, crabs and other tropical creatures a common sight. The jaw-dropping views of the Caribbean only add to the enjoyable trek. Cruise tours are a plenty, with visits to Virgin Gorda’s crown jewel, “The Baths,” along with snorkling and scuba-diving tours. Other stops are Saba Rock and Norman Island, said to be the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island” novel. If getting off the grid is in your plans, Little Dix Bay fills the bill. The high season runs December through mid-April, and if you’re looking for a deal, more affordable rates are available the rest of the year.

— Rick Carroll

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AFTER MORE THAN A DECADE OF BEING SHUTTERED, COLORADO’S BEST CAT SKIING OPERATION IS BACK ON TRACK IRWIN, COLORADO, is legendary among backcountry skiers in Colorado. Near the historic mining town of the same name, the ski area is famous for its cliffs, couloirs, chutes, rolling glades and steeps which normally are not accessed via cat. Irwin Lodge, as it was known a decade ago, hosted the most coveted lines in all of Colorado. Then in 2005, the AMIEE WHITE original owners of BEAZLEY the ski operation and lodge accommodation boarded up the buildings and closed. For eight years, the property changed ownership two more times, while the old lodge fell into disrepair. Access to this magnificent part of the Ruby Range, 12 miles from the town of Crested Butte, was dominated by snowmobilers and a handful of expert backcountry skiers. When Chad Pike, a 40-something executive with Blackstone Europe, caught wind of Irwin’s demise, he stepped in and bought the cat skiing operation. (He then invested in Scarp Ridge Lodge as his private

600 inches a year to date, Irwin has home, which is now the received the most snow of any other flagship property of Eleven resort in North America, according Experience resorts.) to Billy Rankin, Snow Safety Irwin has found new life, with Director for Irwin Guides. In fact, many of the same people and Rankin says, Irwin logs 20 to 30 guides that made it so special those percent more snow during storms years ago, but with a number of than even nearby Mt. Crested Butte. impressive upgrades, too. (Last week when Aspen received 6 Two top of the line cats are first inches, Irwin got 14.) available to Eleven guests and then Although Colorado was in the to the general public. From either middle of a long stretch of sunny, Scarp Ridge Lodge or the Eleven high-pressure weather the day offices in downtown Crested Butte, I skied there, we found powder known as the Irwin Building, a everywhere on Irwin’s terrain, custom Tucker tracked vehicle with which is more than 1,000 acres of leather interiors, reclaimed wood avalanche-mitigated backcountry. cabinetry and flat screen TV, takes It was the sixth run of the day, guests to skiers’ home base for the and as the guides unloaded my day, the “Movie Cabin,” a small, log snowboard I looked out over the home originally built as a set for Ruby Range and closed my eyes. I the Disney film, “Mountain Family had to take a moment and thank Robinson.” There, a roaring fire awaits and even Wi-fi for those who the universe for somehow getting me to Colorado. At that particular refuse to disconnect. Lunch is also moment, to Irwin for a day of cat served at the Movie Cabin, to keep guest skiing far into the afternoon. Irwin has lost none of his As for the old lodge, there will legendary energy, be new life there, as well. Eleven great skiing or Experience has plans to restore exceptional snow. this iconic lodge and turn the With an average of

skiing I never will forget. From the steeps to the glades, we enjoyed 10 fresh-powder laps in all. Every run and every person was memorable, down to the cat driver: a young woman named Juniper, a Gunnison native, who got her start by working with frontend loaders on construction sites in the area. And Sarah: the lead guide, who handpicks all of her guides, not only for their skill but for their personalities which are fun, passionate and just as excited about skiing intermediate terrain as their favorite expert lines. Combine all of this with stunning mountain views of the surrounding Rubys, from Mt. Owen to the Purple Peaks and some of the most knowledgeable, friendly guides on the planet, there’s a reason Irwin once again is known as one of the best cat-skiing operations in the United States.

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ASPEN INSTITUTE FELLOWS THE FELLOWS of the Aspen Institute recently held their winter dinner and reception and it was also the opening night for “The Legancy of Herbert Bayer” exhibit at the Resnick Gallery at the Aspen Institute. The exhibit includes recent gifts and loans and can be seen in the gallery at the Doerr-Hosier MARY Center at the Aspen ESHBAUGH Institute. HAYES This exhibit shows a broad perspective, surveying Bayer’s lifework. He lived and worked in Aspen from 1946 to 1975. Undercurrent...I wrote about robins in my yard during a brief thaw in January. Then the big snowstorms hit but the robins are still here...they sit in an aspen tree in the front yard.

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A MOUNTAIN OF MINING HISTORY JULIE HESSE HAS ASSEMBLED AN INCREDIBLE COLLECTION OF MINERALS, GEMSTONES AND MINING ARTIFACTS

IT ALL STARTED so casually one summer in the late 1990s when Julie Hesse ventured into the Colorado mountains with a gemologist friend who was searching for minerals and gemstones. The hunt stoked her interest from the start. A few years later, in 2000, she visited one of the biggest mineral and gem shows in the country in Denver and was blown away by the vast displays. She decided then she wanted to start her own collection. “I was totally overwhelmed and didn’t know what I wanted to collect,” Hesse said. Hesse soon determined she wanted to tap into Colorado’s great mining heritage and focus on minerals and gems from the state. Boy, did she. Hesse has built an incredible collection of not only minerals and gemstones but a vast array of fascinating mining artifacts through her business, Silver Queen Minerals. The business name is tied to an interesting part of Aspen’s mining history. The 18-foot Silver Queen statue was taken on the road for display at the 1893 Columbian Exposition World’s Fair in Chicago. It was last seen at the Mineral Palace in Pueblo, Colo. Its current whereabouts has remained a mystery. By her estimates, Hesse has 600 minerals, mostly from Colorado, and 125 faceted gemstones and cabochons. The mining artifacts number greater than 500, with everything from lunch pails to stock certificates for Aspen’s Midnight Mine. She has candlesticks that clamp around the wax and have a pointed end to jam into a wooden beam in a mine. They are called sticking tommies. She has little wooden birdcages complete with water troughs and food bins. Miners would keep a canary or other species deep underground to warn them if the air was getting too foul to breath. If the bird died, they split for the surface. Hesse has 150 sterling silver spoons promoting Aspen or Colorado. One of the most intriguing promotes Aspen in name and with a loaded-down burro on the ladle and hefty miner carrying a pick on the handle. At first, Hesse just collected for

herself. Her purchases came down to what she liked and what she could afford. “I don’t have much self-discipline, to say the least,” she said. As her inventory grew and she learned more about the art of collecting, Hesse started offering a limited amount of her collection for sale starting about one year ago. “I’m just a small collector. I’m playing with the big boys, “ she laughed. But her work was getting recognition even before she started selling. The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum in Golden, Colo., featured her Colorado “rough and cut” minerals and gemstones in a yearlong display starting in September 2010. It featured about 50 minerals and gemstones in the condition they were found as well as the

“cut” condition where they are prepped for use in jewelry or for display. Her minerals and Aspen mining artifacts have been at the Aspen Historical Society’s Holden and Marolt Mining and Ranching Museum. A select portion of her minerals and gemstones, as well as mining artifacts, is for sale at Toklat Gallery in Basalt. Toklat owner Lynne Mace is Hesse’s sister-in-law. Hesse was married to the late Greg Mace. Additional artifacts from Silver Queen Minerals are for sale at Ouray Alchemist in Ouray, Colo. The display at Toklat features some of her favorite items. She has numerous miniature lunch pails from the late 19th century. Salesmen would make the rounds and show miners small replicas of their lunch pails. She also has carbide lamps and various generations of hardhats, including a unique corduroy one. Rough and cut examples of purple fluorite from the Rock Creek Mining District near Gunnison are on prominent display. There’s dazzling aquamarine from Mt. Antero. One of

her favorite pieces is smoky quartz with amazonite, which she called a unique and aesthetically pleasing pairing, from the Smoky Hill Mine in Teller County. Some things Hesse isn’t willing to part with. Two of many items that stand out in her personal collection are a white serving tray from the early 20th century that features an image of “The Famous Cowenhoven Tunnel” and a pink china cream pitcher with the imposing, industrial-looking Molly Gibson and Smuggler Mines. Materials show that Aspen merchants sold the souvenirs to tourists in the struggling mining town. Other standouts in her collection are different-size bottles from the Lamb Pharmacy that helped Aspenites deal with what ailed them from 1888 to the 1930s. They contained everything from prescriptions to opium and, later, gasoline, according to her sources. “I’m interested in the mining,” Hesse said. “I’m particularly interested in Aspen artifacts.” It shows in her museum-quality collection. scondon@aspentimes.com

Julie Hesse acquired several certificates of stock in the Midnight Mine Co. from the 1930s.

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“I DON’T HAVE MUCH SELFDISCIPLINE, TO SAY THE LEAST.” JULIE HESSE, SILVER QUEEN MINERALS

clockwise from top: A wooden cage housed a bird that miners used to gauge the safety of the air. It’s part of the collection of Silver Queen Minerals.

One of Julie Hesse’s favorite pieces in her collection is smoky quartz with amazonite. A china cream pitcher sold as a souvenir in the early 1900s touted the Molly Gibson and Smuggler mines in Aspen. They are part of Julie Hesse’s private collection. Julie Hesse stands with part of her collection of minerals, gemstones and mining artifacts at Toklat Gallery in Basalt.

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FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 6, 2014

Latin & N’Orleans jazz, R&B and blues

SUNDAY, MARCH 2 LIVE MUSIC WEEKENDS — 4 p.m., The Red Onion, 420 East Cooper Ave, Aspen. Come out for live music at the historic Red Onion. HANNIBAL BROWN — 4 p.m., Chair 9, 675 East Durant Ave, Aspen. Join us at Chair 9, at the base of Ajax for free, live music. DAN FORDE AND DENNIS JUNG — 4:20 p.m., The Red Onion, 420 East Cooper Ave, Aspen. HOLLYWOOD’S BIG NIGHT — 5 p.m., Caribou Club, 411 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen. To reserve a ticket, table or find out about sponsorship opportunities, email rsvp@aspenfilm.org or call 970-372-2883. Call for information on Admission. DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND — 9 p.m., Belly Up Aspen, 450 S Galena St, Aspen. HEAR The Dirty Dozen Brass Band plays Belly Up on Sunday, March 2.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 27 VID WEATHERWAX - KEYBOARDS & VOCALS — 4:30 p.m., 8K Lounge Viceroy Snowmass, 130 Wood Rd.. MAGIC AT THE ARTISAN — 6 p.m., Artisan Restaurant-Stonebridge, 300 Carriage Way, Snowmass Village. . BRADMAN’S ONE MAN BAND — 4 p.m., Aspen Brewing Company, 304 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen. THE MET: LIVE IN HD - ‘TOSCA’ — 5:30 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. BOO COO — 7 p.m., Saint Regis Hotel, 315 E Dean St, Aspen. Dynamic music duo featuring Smokin’ Joe Kelly and Chris Bank THE ENGLISH BEAT — 8 p.m., Belly Up Aspen, 450 S Galena St, Aspen. THURSDAY NIGHT KARAOKE — 10 p.m., The Red Onion, 420 East Cooper Ave, Aspen. CASH CASH — 10:45 p.m., Belly Up

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TRAVIS BLAIR APRES ACOUSTIC — 4:20 p.m., The Red Onion, 420 East Cooper Ave, Aspen.

LIVE MUSIC WEEKENDS — 4 p.m., The Red Onion, 420 East Cooper Ave, Aspen. Come out for live music at the historic Red Onion.

ART DESIGN FASHION 4 A CAUSE — 6 p.m., Forre Fine Art Gallery, 426 East Hyman Avenue, Aspen. For more information, please contact Gabrielle 646-327-9602 or gabrielle@forrefineart.com. $25 donation at the door. DEREK BROWN BAND — 7 p.m., The St. Regis Aspen Resort, 315 E. Dean, Aspen. KEB’MO’ — 8 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. JES GREW — 10 p.m., Belly Up Aspen, 450 S Galena St, Aspen. TIMBERMILL — 3 p.m., ‘The EDGE’ Restaurant & Bar, 690 Carriage Way (across from Lot 13), Snowmass Village. LIVE MUSIC FOR APRES SKI WITH DAMIAN SMITH & TERRY BANNON — 4 p.m., The Vue Lounge at the Westin Snowmass Resort, 100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village. VID WEATHERWAX - KEYBOARDS

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BRAD MANOSEVITZ — 4 p.m., Chair 9, 675 East Durant Ave, Aspen. Join us at Chair 9, at the base of Ajax for free, live music. FROGZ — 7 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. FROGZ! is the Portland, OR-based IMAGO’s signature work. COUNTING CROWS — 9:30 p.m., Belly Up Aspen, 450 S Galena St, Aspen. TIMBERMILL — 3 p.m., ‘The EDGE’ Restaurant & Bar, 690 Carriage Way (across from Lot 13), Snowmass Village. LIVE MUSIC FOR APRES SKI WITH THE TRUE STORY BAND — 4 p.m., The Bar at Wildwood Hotel, 100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village. The True Story Band features Damian Smith, Terry Bannon & Aaron Taylor VID WEATHERWAX & ROBERTA LEWIS — 4:30 p.m., 8K Lounge Viceroy Snowmass, 130 Wood Rd, Snowmass Village. Live contemporary,

VID WEATHERWAX - KEYBOARDS & VOCALS — 4:30 p.m., 8K Lounge Viceroy Snowmass, 130 Wood Rd..

MONDAY, MARCH 3 DANIEL SHAFER — 4 p.m., Chair 9, 675 East Durant Ave, Aspen. Join us at Chair 9, at the base of Ajax for free, live music. THE FAB FOUR - THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE — 9:30 p.m., Belly Up Aspen, 450 S Galena St, Aspen. Open Mic — 10 p.m., The Red Onion, 420 East Cooper Ave, Aspen. Head down to the Red Onion every Monday night for Open Mic Night starting at 10 p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4 HENHOUSE PROWLERS — 4 p.m., Chair 9, 675 East Durant Ave, Aspen. Join us at Chair 9, at the base of Ajax for free, live music. JOSEFINA MENDEZ JAZZ — 6 p.m., Hotel Jerome, 330 E. Main St., Aspen. LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC — 10 p.m., The Red Onion, 420 East Cooper Ave, Aspen. Head on down to the Red Onion every Tuesday night for some great live acoustic music from some of the best local artists. MAGIC AT THE ARTISAN — 6 p.m., Artisan Restaurant-Stonebridge, 300 Carriage Way, Snowmass Village.

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Jana Dillard Ted Borchelt 970.948.9731

970.309.3626

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what: Step off the street into Carbondale’s newest building. Designed by Poss Architecture,this brick 3-story building combines historic exterior details with warm interior finishes. Street level 948 s/f space is the perfect retail/commercial opportunity while above, six office suites ranging from 175 s/f to 618 s/f offer a range of work spaces with shared kitchen. where: On the sunny south-facing side of the street in downtown Carbondale. why: A concept that builds on a vibrant urban core while offering a unique opportunity for small start-ups and established companies anxious to do business in the Roaring Fork Valley. Finishes: Spaces come ready with sophisticated yet functional Interior finishes including stained oak floors, doors and trim, painted walls, acoustic grid ceilings and Caesar stone countertops. Main level finishes include stained concrete floors, tile wainscot, painted doors, trim, walls and ceilings, and Caesar stone countertops. Completed in August 2014. Lease price starting at $25NNN website: CarbondaleOffices.com Karen Toth | 970.379.5252 | karen@bjac.net Aspen - Corner of Hunter and Hopkins AspenSnowmassProperties.com

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www.SnowmassSkiHome.com

Exceptional Mountain Retreat… Snowmass Village Ski-in, ski-out via Adam’s Avenue Ski Run – ski out your door down to the Base Village Gondola. Stunning home with European stone architecture. Amazing views and an exceptional location. Master suite with fireplace, high ceilings and glamorous bath. Perfect floor plan for quiet, intimate evenings or entertaining larger groups. Extensive landscaping with stream and waterfall. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4,570 sq ft, .92 acres $10,995,000 Furnished

Terry Rogers

970.379.2443 cell Terry.Rogers@SothebysRealty.com

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR A&E EDITOR TASKS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Covering Aspen Music Festival and School, the Aspen Ideas Festival, Food & Wine Classic, Jazz Aspen-Snowmass, the Aspen Art Museum, Aspen Film and Theatre Aspen, + many more

The Snowmass Club is looking for interested candidates in the following areas/ positions: • Servers • Cooks • Bartender/Captain • Pool Technician/ Maintenance • Room Attendants • Housekeepers/ Houseman Benefits include-Ski pass, employee meal per shift & discounted bus passes. Email Michelle.

mwhiting@tollbrothersinc. com with resume.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Writer with experience in A&E coverage in all genres of music, film, stage, and theater • Ability to write for both daily and weekly publications • Produce high-quality short and long-form journalism • Photography skills a plus

Send cover letter, resume, and three writing clips from last 6 months to Stephanie Renzelman (srenzelman@cmnm.org) or mail to attention of Editor Rick Carroll at 314 E. Hyman Ave., Ste. 101, Aspen CO 81611. No phone calls, please.

Domestic

Education

Exec. Housekeeper/PA

Hairstylist/ Colorist

Jobs Accounting Controller Silverpeak Apothecary Responsible for accounting, inventory c o n t r o l , c a s h management. Email r e s u m e t o : mike@silverpeakapothe cary.com References required.

Automotive Autobody Technician Help with restoration project. Paint/ Welding/ Panel Replacement. Email Bill Dinsmoor dinsmoor3@comcast.net

FT, dog care, cooking errands, live-in M-F Top salary. Resumes ehk4224@gmail.com

Salon Myo,

a newly opened upscale luxury salon has openings for professional stylists/ colorists with established clienteles. Please email your resume to : info@kharismahair.com

Housekeeper Needed: Full Time, Live in, 5/days per week . Experience in high end homes. Background check and references req. Send resumés to: PO BOX 11137. Aspen, CO. 81612.

Building Services Highway Construction Jobs Flatiron Construction is looking for HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & FORM WORK CARPENTERS in ASPEN and EAGLE. Work starts March 1st. Contact Claire Sideri 720-494-8030 or csideri@flatironcorp.com.

Aspen High School seeks a long term substitute intervention specialist from May 1 through the remainder of current academic year. Aspen School District seeks a part-time school psychologist to begin duties in August 2014. Position descriptions and applications at https://aspen.cloud.tale ntedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Financial/ Banking

Drivers/Transportation Guest Service Driver

Teller

Guest Service Drivers needed. Get paid daily. Day and night shifts available. Must be at least 25 years of age and have a valid Colorado drivers license. Please call 925-4475 ext 1 or ext 2.

Timberline Bank has an immediate opening for Full-Time Teller Previous Teller Experience required Email resume to: jacques@timberlinebank .com or fax to 970-920-7653 EOE

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Professional

Retail

Interior Designer

Aspen Times seeking

Barber/Beauty

M O N DAY- F R I DAY 8 : 3 0 A M TO 5 : 0 0 P M 970. 9 2 5 . 9 9 37

Professional Architect Architect > Autocad, Sketchup. 379-4411. tmichael@manchester-a rchitects.com

Interior designer for Aspen office. Design degree, AutoCad, Adobe Creative req'd. SketchUp a plus. Email resume and references to aspendesigner@hotmail.com

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Currently we are hiring experienced, professional, highly motivated, team oriented people for the following positions at our Cooper Avenue Location. Full Time Position

Experienced Personal Chef to travel with busy, health conscious executive. The right candidate will be deeply engaged with healthy, nutritarian, food procurement and preparation, be flexible in their travel schedule, capable of coordinating meals with an MD to meet health and weight management objectives. References and resume to: ucblondee@aol.com.

Please submit resumes to: HR@gorsuchltd.net Or apply in person: 611 E. Durant Avenue Aspen, CO 81611 970.920.9388

Restaurant/ Clubs

Technology

Retail Sales Associate

Rentals Housing Wanted

Competitive pay based on experience.

Pastry Chef Pastry Chef, Baker, Cake Decorator. Spanish skills helpful. College degree helpful not req. References and Experience required. Email resume to: cake2014@comcast.net

Rentals

Aspen 3 BD furnished or Unfurnished 970-618-2696 mes2696@msn.com

Rentals Aspen P/T AV Technicians & Support Staff Experience Preferred Contact: Eric Blomberg eric@alchemyavcs.com

Downtown Aspen: 2 bed, 2 bath, high end, $4000 per month, long term. 970.948.5484

THE GLENWOOD SPRINGS POST INDEPENDENT Located at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys in the heart of Colorado, is looking for an experienced general assignment reporter who is as adept at writing people features as covering a trial or reporting on the latest development in the gas patch. This seven-day daily thrives on telling the stories of the people who call this remarkable region home. It is a destination for those who love to bike, hike, ski, rock climb, peak bag, raft, kayak, fish, hunt, camp, enjoy a festival or soak in a world class hot spring. This is not a job for those content to sit through meetings and recite facts. We're a small, hard-working newsroom looking for a storyteller who can transform the news into compelling human interest pieces. Social media skills are essential, as this individual will take charge of our Twitter account. Photography/videography and web skills are a plus, and an aptitude for occasional page layout wouldn't hurt. Send cover letter, résumé and work samples to managing editor Drew Munro, dmunro@postindependent.com. No phone calls please.

Rentals Aspen

Large contemporary 4 bed/4.5 ba home. By schools, ski-in from Highla n d s . + 1 / 2 a c r e . Built 2007. $15k/mo. Tom Carr, L&C RE. 970 379-9935

4 BD/Beautiful home in Missouri Heights, mins fr. Whole Foods, stunning views, beautifully furnished main floor & master. Media room, large office, oversized garage. Major BREAK for 1st 5mo @ $2000! 970-618-5447

Rentals Basalt Area Cute 2 bed/2 bath furnished rental, like a cottage, enjoy the patio, walk to Whole Foods. $2000 + gas/electric . No pets Available now. Stacey Craft (Happy Real Estate) 970-927-4627 3 BD 2 BA. 1700 sq. ft. Arbor Park Townhome. Corner Unit, modern, 2 c a r g a r a g e . $2,200/month. 970-927-9090, 618-4838.

Rentals Carbondale

Rentals Basalt Area

Rentals Snowmass

2bd, 1ba Unfurnished condo, $1900 per month, utilities included, use of common area gym, hot tub & pool. completely refurbished with new L o v e l y , 4 B D / 3 . 5 B A carpeting, appliances, 4,500SF MH home avail- washer & dryer. Yr lease able for LT RENT! Quiet, required, N/P, N/S, first, family neighborhood, l a s t a n d s e c u r i t y Basalt School bus stop, required. 970-618-9356 HOA POOL and TCourt, separate ADU perfect for 2 BD 2.5 BA condo, visitors! Pets/furniture furn, FP, decks. /rent negotiable. $2400 per month $3800+util. 970-927-1077 213-256-9725

Rentals Snowmass

Rentals Commercial/Retail AABC Choices: Office 1,000 sq. ft. 2nd fl, private BA, 3 large offices, conference room, great layout, light, private entry.

2BD/2BA fantastic unit/views, backs to golf course, trails and nordic, nicely remodeled, fp, w/d, carport, storage, pool, pets considered, busline, ns. 2500/mo incl cable. 970-404-2130.

Storage/Warehouse/ Office/Shop/Light Industrial 2,800 sq. ft., 16+ foot ceilings, parking, private bath, roll up door, separate office entry 970-618-3544 www.aspenabc.com

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RENTED

Aspen - $15,750,000

715 W. Main Prof Bldg 600 sq ft/3 ofc space avail, $2,500/mo. incl elec and private parking. Call 925-5625.

Get them lining up for you! Increase your business with little effort!

VILLAGE GREEN TOWNHOMES! FP, DW, W/D, Great community, beautiful landscaped play area. Large 1, 2, & 3 bdrms $875 - $1325 970-945-6622

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Rentals Glenwood Springs

Rentals Carbondale

3BD 3.5 BA luxury home. 2 car garage, AC, yard, views,

Rentals Office Space

RE Aspen 2 BD 2 BA Furnished woodbridge condo. recently remodeled. 2200/month heat/electricity/cable/internet all included. right on bus line. First, last & security. 1 year lease.

Aspen $22,950,000

Deluxe Condos. Studios + Bunks 2/2/Loft SI/SO. NP/NS from $1195. 6-12 mths 954-205-2165 SnowmassCondos@aol.com

Downtown Basalt 690 sf retail space. $900 p/m. Info & pics on-line. Matt ASSIR 970-948-7703

Main Street Offices, Storage & Parking, Avail. NOW! MOD Bldg, Secured Lease Cheryl 970-925-1677

Aspen - $2,700,000

ASPEN'S HUNTER CREEK Pool, Tennis, Hot Tubs! Rarely available STUDIO Top floor corner. Lg. wall unit w/Murphy. No Pets! $325k. Ed Monge Rty. 970-925-3003

Aspen - $2,900,000

18 Lupine Mountain Valley House 5 bedrooms 4 baths 3 garage Aspen Mountain Views 1/2 Acre 3 Fireplaces Private Beautiful Flat Lot Downstairs Apartment Shuttle Service to Aspen Easy to Show Contemporary Ski-In/Out Estate Gorgeous home in private setting borders Buttermilk Ski Area & Owl Creek Nordic Ski Trail for easy ski-in/out access.

6BR 9BA. Aspen Living at its Best is had at this 14,000sqft home on a 5 acre estate nestled in a peaceful and protected setting within a private gated community.

Ryan & Matt Podskoch

303 579 2725 or 970 236 6672 info@investincolorado.com investincolorado.com

Aspen - $3,995,000

ASPEN REDEVELOPMENT SITE.19,832 sq/ft lot, FAR 3,568 sq/ft. Beautiful views of Aspen Mt, over Roaring Fork River, walk to gondola, restaurants, clubs.. Build single family home. Now 2/3 duplex. Only site like this left in Aspen.

Pamala Steadman (970)618-0092 Pamala01@msn.com

MARY ELLEN SHERIDAN 970-618-2696 MES2696@MSN.COM

Aspen - $515,000

Aspen - $7,250,000

Basalt - $2,500,000

1bd/1ba furnished Aspen Condo. Views of Aspen Mt.. Adjacent to Hunter Creek Trail. Bamboo, Stainless, Pool, Jacuzzi, Tennis Courts. Walk or shuttle to Gondola, Restaurants, Shopping.

Exquisite Luxury Enclave Duplex 4 BR w/ 2 Master Suites Aspen Mountain View corner 2 blocks from Gondola Plaza Great Room with Cathedral Ceilings 4120 sq. ft. + Garage

Sopris Mountain Ranch A custom 3-bedroom, 6,031+/- sq ft, log home on 35+ acres in Sopris Mountain Ranch, one of the valley's premier equestrian communities.

981 King St. Spectacular private setting right in town. 6 min walk to City Market. 5 bdrm, 4 bath., 2,697 sq ft. River and park frontage. Aspen Mountain views. Use for your family, enjoy annual rental income of approximately $100K. Remodel, or start over. Build +/4,800 FAR

David Harris

970-379-1513 david.harris@sothebysrealty.com

Mary Ellen Sheridan 970-618-2696 mes2696@msn.com AspenRealEstates.co

Stephen C. Peer

970.618.5557 peerman1@msn.com www.aspenluxuryforsale.com

Gary Feldman

970-948-3737 gary@bjac.net SoprisMtnRanch.com

THE PEER GROUP LLC Basalt - $450,000

A highly desirable location this townhome comprises a roomy residence with open floorplan. 3 bedrms, 2baths, Kitchen appliances & washer/dryer included. One-car garage. Conveniently located, close to bus stop, downtown Basalt. 970-319-9435 epicskikat@gmail.com

Commercial Aspen

Comm./Grand Junction-$639,000

555 East Durant Avenue Unit C2E 949 square feet, $6722 plus assessments and parking - $1541. Total $8313 per month

Office/retail building 1 block from Main St. in beautiful downtown GJ. 10,000+ sqft.,offices, lobby, kitchen, conference rms & storage. Private parking lot & convenient street parking. Close to shops, restaurants, hotels & post office.

Ruth Kruger

Dale Beede, CCIM

970.920.4001 or 970.404.4000 ruth@krugerandcompany.com www.KrugerandCompany.com

970-244-6615 dbeede@cbcworldwide.com www.grandjunctioncommercial.com

Crested Butte-Historic Restaurant - $2,750,000 The iconic Wooden Nickel in downtown Crested Butte, under continuous ownership since 1981, is offered for sale. The "Nickel" is Crested Butte's oldest & finest bar & steak house w/seating for approximately 110. The offering includes real estate, business, & all furniture, fixtures & equipment. Inventory to be purchased separately. Qualified buyers only please. Listing broker is also the seller.

Eric B.Roemer 970-209-1596 (cell) pwrhouse@rmi.net Broker Associate

A S P E N T I M E S . C O M / W E E K LY

Eagle - $275,000

Glenwood Springs - $1,150,000

Montrose - $4,500,000 Hall and Hall and Leadbetter Webster Land Co. Video at HallHall.com (303) 861-8282/ (800) 279-0406

New Castle - $329,000

Redstone - $5,200,000

35.93 acres - High Alpine Paradise zoned (R) Resource with approved Special Use Permit for 16 Beds Commercial Lodging. Includes active Yurt Rental Business w two 24 ft Yurts plus all equip, furniture & fixtures on the property. 4 mining claims

Creek-side home on fenced-in four acres in Canyon Creek, west of Glenwood Springs. 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom house with large kitchen and master bedroom. One fifth mile of creek side water, Two apartments, workshop and greenhouse.

Country Charm with convenience! Get inside this well built and loved 3+ bedroom, 2 bath home and you won't want to leave. Many extras including wet bar, built in desk and shelving, craft/hobby room, fenced garden and extra parking.

Historic Old Word Estate Features irrigated horse pastures, barn & out buildings, 3+ garage, gameroom w/ bar, pool, hot tub, sauna, wine cellar, tennis court, guest house and much more.

www.backcountry-colorado-yurt.com 1-800-444-2813 htayurt@yahoo.com

Call for Appointment Buyers agents welcome 970-376-3328

Luxury Home on 33 acres located on south rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, located inside the park. Truly a one of a kind property near Montrose, Colorado, $4,500,000. Additional 1766 acres also available. Video at HallHall.com.

Hall and Hall and Leadbetter Webster Land Co.

970.618.4956 Amy@propertyshopinc.com MLS#132626

Snowmass Village - $490,000

Amy Luetke

(303) 861-8282/ (800) 279-0406 Don@leadbetterwebsterland.com leadbetterwebsterland.com

Snowmass Village - $799,000

Around The Corner From The Gondola in Snowmass New Base Village. Panoramic Views, Granite Kitchen, New Construction, Large One Bedroom, Large Bathroom, Fireplace. Parking, Deck, Hot Tubs, Gym, Storage. Price Reduced $100,000 to $490,000. Tenant in Place, Cash Flow Property!

Pamala Steadman

Woody Creek - $1,295,000

Enclave #211: Mountain modern 2014 remodel ski in/out. 2 bdrm/2 ba, 1,080 sf condo in a private, quiet and immaculate slope side complex with full amenities, heated pool, hot tub and impeccable service. Steps from Viceroy offerings (w/o the hefty HOA fees), Snowmass Village restaurants and the expanding Base Village.

Tim Estin, mba gri Broker Associate

(970)618-0092 Pamala01@msn.com

Ryan & Matt Podskoch

303 579 2725 or 970 236 6672 info@investincolorado.com investincolorado.com

The Estin Report: State of the Aspen Market

tim.estin@sothebysrealty.com 970.309.6163 www.EstinAspen.com

ROARING FORK RIVERFRONT 50% SHARE 2 ac family retreat. 6BR/5.5B, 3756 sf. Magnificent river & mtn views only 3 miles from airport. Minutes to town & all ski areas. Owner desires to share parttime usage & continue short-term rentals.

Riverhouse - Bill Parsons, owner 865.680.7444 wnp@heritagelog.com www.aspenriverhouse.com

Chevrolet 1500 Reg Cab 4x4 2009

Dodge RAM2500 Laramie 4x4 2005

Ford Edge SEL 2007

Ford F250 Superduty 4x4 1997

Chevrolet 1500 Reg Cab 4x4 2009 $17,900 2 door. Gently used condition. 20,500 Auto transmission. 4.8 L V-8 Tow Pkg ABS. Onstar. White Rod dyerarch@gmail.com $17,900 970-379-3519

Prime condition, one owner, have all records. Cummins, 144K mi. New tires/brakes/shocks, Upgraded trans, sunroof, tonneau - much more! Fast and Powerful. $22,000 OBO Jeff 970-531-1815

2007 Ford Edge SEL. Good condition. 113,062 miles Auto trans. Thule Rack & Box. Red color. $9750.00 OBO FUNDS GO TO BENEFIT CHALLENGE ASPEN $9750.00 Contact cindy@challengeaspen.org

Ford F250 Superduty 4x4 1997 $6000.00 Good condition. 105k Manual transmission. 7.3L Diesel (970)-274-1274 $6000.00 (970)-274-1274

GMC Sierra 2500HD - 2008

Jeep CJ-7 1982

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 2001

Jeep Wrangler 2000

Jeep Wrangler 2012

4X4 Crew Cab, Z71 and SLT package LOADED. 41K miles one owner. Very gently used. 6.0 GAS motor.

White 1982 Jeep CJ-7 Soft top included 2 door. Runs Great.

716.698.4125

$2500 970-927-0747

6 cyl. 4.0 liter, auto trans., 230k miles. Soft top, 31 in. all terrain tires, sound bar, amp, USB/Aux stereo. Clean and reliable. Drives great! $6,100 OBO 612-801-8064

Best buy in Aspen, only 2,600 miles, freedom hard top, also included full soft top, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never usedâ&#x20AC;? auto, AC, PS.

$28,000 OBO Ben 970-309-3751 or gmc2500slt@gmail.com

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 2001 Good, reliable vehicle. 191,000 mi. Auto transmission. V8. Sunroof. Scott skeating@sopris.net

LandRover Discovery - 2004

Land Rover Range Rover 2007

Lexus LX470 - 2000

Lexus RX330 - 2005

Mercedes Itasca Navion Iq. 2011

7 Seats, Fully loaded, winter package, sun roofs, rear aircon, etc. Black with Black leather interior. Landrover service. 74K miles.

Land Rover Range Rover 2007 $24000 Supercharged 4 door. Good condition. 95500 mi. Auto transmission. 4.2L V8 DOHC 32V Black. Colin 619-823-8321 24000 619-823-8321

1 owner, all extra: sunroof, wood & leather interior, break system for trailer, V8, 112k miles, grill back & front. Good Condition. $11,760 970.309.9434 or 305-764-9400

Exc. cond, silver w/ light interior, gps navigation, heated leather seats, sunroof, roof rack, back-up camera, new snow tires, avg. 26 mpg, $13,800 970-927-4365 TerrySGriggs@gmail.com

Chassis with turbo diesel. 25 foot long with 2 slideouts, 2 flat screen TVs, generator, awning, queen memory foam bed. Excellent condition. 35000 miles. $77,420 970-948-4419

Trans portation

$14,000. Phone owner, 970-379-5144

$3,400

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Autos

Arts/Crafts/Hobbies

Computer/Supplies

AVALANCHE AUTOMOTIVE LLC

05 Subaru Outback Auto. 152K. We finance anyone with approved credit. BUY HERE PAY HERE. Hwy 24 in Minturn. (970) 827-5336.

Herbert Bayer signed (1966 )poster, $380.00 Good condition. Irene Owsley, 301-765-7930, iowsley@aol.com

Lexus RX330 2006 $12,000 Good condition. 1 3 7 3 3 3 A u t o transmission. Sunroof. Leather seats. all season tires silver tan Margot 303-916-5555

Motorcycles

Auctions

W/ 1 Year Warranty. 16 Year Old Austin Company Sells Dell Equipment at 70-80% Off Retail. Delivered Direct to Your Door. Order by 4pm and your laptop or computer ships the same day. Order online at Call Jesse at: 512-459-0146 or email internet@discount electronics.com

Public Auto Auction. pyramidautoauction.com or call 719-547-3585 for more information

Children/Baby Items

Construction Equipment/Material

Baby Backpack- Kelty . $60 Snowmass Village Good condition. Tara 970-366-1231. Only used 4 times.

Clothing

$1500 OBO.

Generator located in Silt, CO. Call Josh at

719-989-0774

Sharp Looking

Fringe Leather Jacket. Like New Hardly Worn! Size XL. $130. 970.456.3291

Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201

Pets - Dogs

Skate Ski package for sale

Reg. Aussie puppies. Champion bloodlines, black tri’s, red tri’s great companion or working dogs. Males available References.970-261-1073

Apple, Pine, Oak,Cedar Guaranteed Lowest prices in town Free Delivery 970-712-9719 or 970-424-2936

970.456.3291

Merch andise

WINTER IS STICKING AROUND...... ‘County Cheyenne Collection’ Fur Coat (not real fur but makes an awesome winter coat).

NEW VERY NICE!

Size: XL. $130. 970-456-3291

Serious

inquiries only please.

Jewelry RON"THE GOLD GUY "

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

Pet Supplies/ Services Mobile Doggie Stylist Pet grooming and housesitting Come home to a freshly groomed pet (970) 710-1099

Auto Photo Ads work. Womens Ski Boots, Size 22, Salomon X Max 110. Asking $450.00. Carbondale, Excellent Conditon. 570-640-7348 dorothyvdunn@ hotmail.com

2008 Pride Legend Mobility Scooter $500.00 Like new Batteries. Excellent Condition Redstone Shirley 970-963-2158 crystalgardens@gmail .com

Service

Directory Cleaning Service

Snowboard Equipment

Bicycles/Mopeds Women's Ride Snowboard and Bindings - $185

HARLEY DAVIDSON DOT Y e t i A S R - 7 bi k e f o r s a l e $1900 . T h r e e years old small frame. Please call for showing 970-274-0647

MOTORCYCLE 1/2 HELMET • size Small $85

Excellent condition.

Golden Technologies Premium Electric Hospital Bed $900.00 Redstone Shirley 970-963-2158 crystalgardens@gmail.c om

Salomon Equipe 9 skate size 191 with Salomon Pilot SNS bindings with Swix COMP carbon poles size 155 and Salomon Active 8 Skate boots for sale. I used the set up twice and it's not for me. The skis are tuned and ready to go. $550 or best offer. I will split up the package. 970-274-2089

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Medical Equipment /Supplies

Firewood/Fuel

Home Health/ Medical Equip Hoarders be gone. Advertise your cleaning business in the Service Directory. Always in print and online. Classifieds@ cmnm.org.

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Buffalo Tools

MOTORCYCLE 1/2 HELMET • size Small $85

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Steinway S Grand Piano $6300 in Aspen. Magnificent tone. Call Reed @ 303-264-7361 or email

7000w silent diesel generator. Only 12 hours on it.

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Ski Equipment Computers

2013 K2 A.M.P. Rictor All Mountain Skis w/ Salomon Z12 Bindings - $375

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Pets - Dogs Leonese rare designer hybreds. Sire HAC Leonberger, dame HAC Bernese Mtn dog. Whelped Dec. 2nd. Idea for service/therapy dog. $1500. Gorgeous, calm, brilliant, big. Health guar Shots. 803-292-4819

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Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 06, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number) 569100 Original Principal Amount $406,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $387,128.21 M O N DAY- F R I DAY 8 : 3 0 A M TO 5 : 0 0 P M Pursuant 970. 3 8 4to- 9CRS 1 3 5§38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have violated failure L E G A L S @been AS P E N T IasMfollows: E S .CO M to pay principal and interest when due together with all other pay-

ments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Linda Bureau Keleher, Deceased Case Number 2014 PR 030002 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative of the Estate of Linda Bureau Keleher: PITKIN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE 2013 ANNUAL GROSS SALARIES PAID (SALARIES, OVERTIME, VACATION CASHOUTS, BONUSES, ETC.) The publication of the County salaries is required by state statute. The requirement does not apply to any other local or state government. The cost of this notice is $133.58. The County wide average percentage of salary that is paid in addition to regular wages as fringe benefits is 31%. OPERATIONS COORDINATOR 69566.4, FACILITIES SUPERVISOR 63092.79, FACILITIES MANAGER 71992.97, AIR-EQUIPMT-SNOW RMVL &MAINT 1470, SAFETY OFFICER 40613.93, SRE OPERATOR LANDSIDE 38974.73, SAFETY OFFICER 46069.77, FACILITIES TECHNICIAN I 46080.95, SAFETY OFFICER 47718.41, AVIATION DIRECTOR 133956.97, AIR-EQUIPMT-SNOW RMVL &MAINT 3780.53, SAFETY OFFICER SUPERVISOR 65327.82, ASST AVIATION DIRECTOR-ADM 96473.68, ASST AVIATION DIRECTOR-OPS 91705.9, SAFETY OFFICER 48143.95, LANDSIDE-SNOW RMVL & SVC TECH 7932.34, ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR 54872.96, AIR-EQUIPMT-SNOW RMVL &MAINT 6014.18, FACILITIES TECHNICIAN II 44070.77, AIR-EQUIPMT-SNOW RMVL &MAINT 1209.6, TRAINING/SAFETY/STANDARD COORD 55482.21, FACILITIES TECHNICIAN II 41500.34, FACILITIES TECHNICIAN II 44136.12, FACILITIES TECHNICIAN II 44558.68, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II 45850.48, OPERATIONS OFFICER 7391.45, OPERATIONS OFFICER 49465.17, AIR-EQUIPMT-SNOW RMVL &MAINT 2825, OPERATIONS OFFICER 50299.51, OPERATIONS OFFICER 53913.55, OPERATIONS OFFICER 53059.02, AIR-EQUIPMT-SNOW RMVL &MAINT 1042.05, AIR-EQUIPMT-SNOW RMVL &MAINT 5989.5, AIR-EQUIPMT-SNOW RMVL &MAINT 210, OPERATIONS OFFICER 48434.37, OPERATIONS OFFICER 41566.42, AIRPORT INTERN 15360, AIR-EQUIPMT-SNOW RMVL &MAINT 865, AIR-EQUIPMTSNOW RMVL &MAINT 1030, AIR-EQUIPMT-SNOW RMVL &MAINT 1480, SRE OPERATOR - LANDSIDE 8125, LANDSIDE-SNOW RMVL & SVC TECH 3300, AIR-EQUIPMT-SNOW RMVL &MAINT 720, LANDSIDE-SNOW RMVL & SVC TECH 1690, ANIMAL SAFETY OFFICER 68188.9, APPRAISER III 53000.69, COUNTY ASSESSOR 89785.15, CHIEF APPRAISER-DEPUTY ASSR 88644.26, ADMINISTRATIVE DEPUTY 75822.76, APPRAISER III 54429.02, APPRAISER III 57267.03, TITLE TRANSFER TECHNICIAN 48446.74, APPRAISER III 52192.34, APPRAISER II 44781.72, TITLE TRANSFER TECHNICIAN 46376.93, COUNTY ATTORNEY 171828.23, DEPUTY TEMP I OR II 71966, PARALEGAL II 74257.21, PARALEGAL I 58399.37, ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY 136415.54, ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY 59861.09, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II 54180.99, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II 23810.44, FACILITIES SUPERINTENDENT 81527.02, CUSTODIAN I 37821.12, CUSTODIAN I 40960.72, CUSTODIAN I 36734.36, CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR 49403.42, CUSTODIAN I 5050.5, CUSTODIAN I 27991.62, TECHNICIAN II - RESERVE 47145.46, ADMIN ASST TEMP - FACILITIES 539, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II 6762.9, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III 24837.41, CUSTODIAN I 10412, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II 45056.95, FACILITIES SUPERVISOR 30686.52, COMMISSIONER 4584.52, COMMISSIONER 74375.96, COMMISSIONER 73709.12, COMMISSIONER 74250.96, COMMISSIONER 73545.32, COMMISSIONER 69695.38, CIVIL ADMIN/CIVIL PROCESS SVR 44842.28, MOTOR VEHICLE SUPERVISOR 46770.27, RECORDS MANAGER 77763.65, CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK 67407.32, CLERK & RECORDER SPECIALIST 50495.34, CLERK & RECORDER SPECIALIST 48888.46, CLERK & RECORDER SPECIALIST 22276.95, CLERK & RECORDER 88725.42, CLERK & RECORDER SPECIALIST 42271.34, CLERK & RECORDER SPECIALIST 37770.09, ELECTIONS MANAGER 30335, APPLIC SPEC/RECORDING SPVR 56197.4, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I 5095.37, ELECTIONS MANAGER 45662.53, APPLICATION SPECIALIST-ELECTNS 19351.49, BUILDING PERMIT ADVOCATE 60820.16, COMBO PLANS EXAMINER/INSP 46970.27, CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL 87622.05, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IV 47503.37, BUSINESS ANALYST 61973.69, COMBO PLANS EXAMINER/INSP 28462.7, ELECTR&COMBO INSP/PLANS XAMNR 75644.3, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IV 16450.91, EMERGENCY DISPATCHER II 67965.65, EMERGENCY DISPATCH SUPERVISOR 68015.12, EMERGENCY DISPATCH SUPERVISOR 70167.36, EMERGENCY DISPATCH DIRECTOR 86108.94, EMERGENCY DISPATCHER I 27594, EMERGENCY DISPATCHER II 64236.64, EMERGENCY DISPATCHER I 32729.99, EMERGENCY DISPATCHER I - 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TEMP 1890, LIBRARY ASSISTANT II 40383.75, LIBRARY ASSISTANT II - TEMP 7762.5, EXECUTIVE OFFICE MANAGER 55360.78, COMMUNITYRELATIONS COORD 73374.09, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER 126173.16, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT V 53625.48, COUNTY MANAGER 153486.48, FIRE MITIGATION COORDINATOR 22613.81, OST ACQUISITION MANAGER 21631.95, OST DIRECTOR 105353.2, SENIOR RANGER 63755, ASST DIRECTOR-STEWARDSHIP&TRLS 76383.36, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT V 47224.4, MAINTENANCE WORKER - TEMP 22175.78, MAINTENANCE WORKER - TEMP 21916.6, OST RANGER - TEMP 16830, RECREATN & TRAILS PLANNER 62358.69, OST LEAD RANGER - TEMP 23806.75, LAND OFFICER 63067.44, OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR 50955.5, MAINTENANCE WORKER - TEMP 16973, OST RANGER - TEMP 20402, OST RANGER - TEMP 17929.18, OST RANGER - TEMP 19402.3, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II 22995.46, OST INTERN 4320, OST ACQUISITION MANAGER 8081.56, COMDEV DIRECTOR 128556.97, SENIOR LONG-RANGE PLANNER 84675.93, ASSISTANT COMDEV DIRECTOR 103118.83, ZONING OFFICER 69450.97, SENIOR PLANNER 63275.9, HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER 8462.5, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IV 44917.72, PLANNER 69191.12, ZONING OFFICER 59802.03, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 126020.67, ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 65563.2, COUNTY ENGINEER 95995.45, OFFICE & WEED PROGRAM COORDNTR 52039.97, HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 65583.19, HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 58818.02, HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 53205.38, TEMP SUPERFUND MANAGER 10364.5, HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 14766.29, HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 5633.11, ROAD & BRIDGE SUPERINTENDENT 73789.92, HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 58705.87, ROAD & BRIDGE FOREMAN 61050.11, HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 18191.81, HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 43929.77, HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 33328.66, HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 26694.91, TECHNICAL SERVICES SUPPORT 31.25, RADIO TECHNICIAN 62376.66, SENIOR SERVICES DIRECTOR 89250.69, PROGRAM COORDINATOR 58304.27, KITCHEN TEMP 1462.5, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II 43645.04, PROJECT COORDINATOR 59919.72, KITCHEN MANAGER 38602.02, ASSISTANT COOK 18912.27, DEPUTY TEMP I OR II 539, JUVENILE OFFICER 93750.72, UNDERSHERIFF 117242.62, PATROL DIRECTOR 88654.81, SHERIFF 109328.39, DEPUTY II 71343.88, PATROL DIRECTOR 91301.23, ORDNANCE OFFICIAL 1855, DEPUTY II 71303.25, INVESTIGATION DIRECTOR 104876.33, OFFICE MANAGER 62897.24, DEPUTY II 71443.86, PATROL DIRECTOR 85287.02, DEPUTY I 54257.76, DEPUTY II 63907.71, DEPUTY II 72879.74, DEPUTY II 70663.47, SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER 76941.14, PATROL DIRECTOR 74562.41, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR 86595.01, DEPUTY TEMP I OR II 1305, DEPUTY TEMP I OR II 588, DEPUTY I 54013.09, DEPUTY III 60696.8, DEPUTY II 59565.42, DEPUTY II 52233.49, RECORDS MANAGER/CCIC 48259.63, DEPUTY I 44143.84, DEPUTY II 53336.47, DEPUTY II 55912.15, YOUTH &FAMILY SERVICES MANAGER 78498.46, CASE WORKER 29858.79, CASE WORKER 35138.23, CASE AID SPECIALIST 8741.54, CASE WORKER 61635.58, CASE WORKER TEMP 4723.13, CASE AID SPECIALIST 47733.26, CASE WORKER 31237.33, CASE WORKER 27890.88, CASE WORKER 24498.25, EDUCATION/OUTREACH COORDINATOR 8366.46, OFFICE MANAGER 67075.5, EDUCATION/OUTREACH COORDINATOR 46099.71, SOLID WASTE MANAGER 76048.59, GATEKEEPER 3907.32, RECYCLE TECHNICIAN II - CDL 60064.77, RECYCLE TECHNICIAN II - CDL 52220.39, RECYCLE TECHNICIAN II - CDL 49476.62, RECYCLE TECHNICIAN II - CDL 32639.79, RECYCLE OPERATIONS FOREMAN 44976.72, TEMP COUNTY TECH 1825, PST SUPPORT SPECIALIST 60057.78, PST TECHNOLOGY MANAGER 72606.11, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER 86801.33, PROCESS ANALYST-GOOGLE ADVOCAT 5107.5, TREASURER-PUBLIC TRUSTEE 81070.7, DEPUTY TREASURER 42566.86, CHIEF DEPUTY TREASURER 58909.43, DEPUTY TREASURER 42492.55.

A S P E N T I M E S W E E K L Y V Febr u ar y 27, 2014

John Gorry Keleher c/o Paul J. Taddune, Esq. 323 West Main Street, Suite 301 Aspen, CO 81611 or to: Aspen, CO 81611 :District Court of Pitkin County, Colorado on or before July 15, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 27, 2014 and March 6 and 13, 2014. (9965479)

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHITIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Unit 3403 CAPITOL PEAK LODGE CONDOMINIUMS According to the Condominium Map recorded March 21, 2008 as Reception No. 547694 in Plat Book 87 at Page 1 and Supplemental Map recorded July 28, 2008 as Reception No. 551480 in Plat Book 88 at Page 5 and the Condominium Declaration recorded March 21, 2008 as Reception No. 547692 and First Supplement recorded July 28, 2008 as Reception No. 551479 and Second Supplement recorded October 22, 2008 as Reception No. 553722 and First Amendment recorded December 4, 2008 as Reception No. 554728 and Second Amendment recorded February 18, 2009 as Reception No. 556531. COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO

PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that 5222 Snowmass Creek Road, LLC and 5228 Snowmass Creek Road, LLC 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: 5222 Snowmass Creek Road: Lot 1, Snowmass Springs Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 4 at Page 378, as Amended in Plat Book 6 at Page 86, and as further Amended by Plat recorded in Plat Book 27 at Page 76. 5228 Snowmass Creek Road: Lot 2, Snowmass Springs Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 4 at Page 378, as amended in Plat Book 6 at Page 86, and as further Amended by Plat recorded in Plat Book 27 at Page 76, County of Pitkin, State of Colorado. Together with an easement for ingress and egress across Lot 1, Snowmass Springs Subdivision, as described more fully in the Mutual Easement Agreement recorded in Book 400 at Page 899 at the Pitkin County records. Said Petition shall be heard at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of said District on March 11, 2014, at 7:00 P.M. at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 920 Cowen Dr., Carbondale, Colorado, when and where all persons interested shall appear and show cause, in writing, why said Petition should not be granted. The failure of any person to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent to the inclusion of the above-described lands within the District. Written objections may be filed in advance of said meeting by mailing to the Basalt Water Conservancy District, P.O. Box 974, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602. BASALT WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT By: /s/ Chad J. Lee Chad J. Lee - Secretary Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 13, 20, and 27, 2014 and March 6, 2014. (9939331) PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Bradley L. Zanin has 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: Parcel B, Snowmass Trust Subdivision (PID No. 2645-141-01-002) also known by street number as: 5084 Snowmass Creek Road, Snowmass, Colorado, 81654. Said Petition shall be heard at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of said District on March 11, 2014, at 7:00 P.M. at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 920 Cowen Dr., Carbondale, Colorado, when and where all persons interested shall appear and show cause, in writing, why said Petition should not be granted. The failure of any person to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent to the inclusion of the above-described lands within the District. Written objections may be filed in advance of said meeting by mailing to the Basalt Water Conservancy District, P.O. Box 974, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602. BASALT WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT By: /s/ Chad J. Lee Chad J. Lee - Secretary Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 13, 20, and 27, 2014 and March 6, 2014. (9939399) COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 13-056 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 18, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Pitkin records. Original Grantor(s) Vincent A Darmali Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust May 04, 2010 County of Recording Pitkin Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 06, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number) 569100 Original Principal Amount $406,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $387,128.21 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHITIT 'A' AND IN-

Also known by street and number as: 110 Carriage Way 3403, Snowmass Village, CO 81615. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/07/2014, at Pitkin County Courthouse, at the south front door, 506 E Main St, Aspen, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 2/20/2014 Last Publication 3/20/2014 Name of PublicationThe Aspen Times Weekly IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

EXHIBIT "A" UNIT 106, NORTH SEVENTH, A COLORADO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 16, 2000 IN PLAT BOOK 53 AT PAGE 86 AS RECEPTION NO. 444268 AND FURTHER DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY DECLARATION FOR 106 NORTH SEVENTH/735 W. BLEEKER, RECORDED JUNE 16, 2000 AS RECEPTION NO. 444269. COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 106 N 7TH ST, ASPEN, CO 81611-1114. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/16/2014, at Pitkin County Courthouse, at the south front door, 506 E Main St, Aspen, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 2/20/2014 Last Publication 3/20/2014 Name of PublicationThe Aspen Times Weekly IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/18/2013 Thomas Carl Oken, Public Trustee in and for the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado By: Tiffany Wancura, Chief Deputy Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WAYNE E VADEN #21026 Vaden Law Firm, LLC PO BOX 18997, DENVER, CO 80218 (303) 377-2933 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-081-05330 ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 2014. [9946077] NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §15-12-801 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Douglas Sheffer Pitkin County District Court Case No. 2014 PR 030004

DATE: 12/18/2013 Thomas Carl Oken, Public Trustee in and for the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado By: Tiffany Wancura, Chief Deputy Public Trustee Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Cynthia Lowrey-Graber #34145 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanne Westfall #23449 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Jennifer Griest #34830

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Pitkin County, Colorado on or before June 27, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.

The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18TH ST., #2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-07296

Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 27, 2014 and March 6 and 13, 2014. (9966795)

Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 2014. [9946142] COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 13-055 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 18, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Pitkin records. Original Grantor(s) BRADLEY K HOOK AND PAMELA D HOOK Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust December 20, 2007 County of Recording Pitkin Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 09, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) 545699 Original Principal Amount $1,500,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,494,091.67 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHITIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. EXHIBIT "A" UNIT 106, NORTH SEVENTH, A COLORADO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 16, 2000 IN PLAT BOOK 53 AT PAGE 86 AS RECEPTION NO. 444268 AND FURTHER DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY DECLARATION FOR 106 NORTH SEVENTH/735 W. BLEEKER, RECORDED JUNE 16, 2000 AS RECEPTION NO. 444269. COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 106 N 7TH ST, ASPEN, CO 81611-1114. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

WHITSITT & GROSS, P.C. By: Eric J. Gross, #27001 320 Main Street, Ste 200 Carbondale, CO 81623

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 13-054 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 4, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Pitkin records. Original Grantor(s) Edward Ptacek Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Affiliated Financial Group, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust July 17, 2006 County of Recording Pitkin Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 20, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 526677 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 06, 2012 Re-Recording Information (Reception Number) 587232 Original Principal Amount $395,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $365,201.95 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. A tract of land situated in the NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 34, Township 8 South, Range 88 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian lying easterly of the easterly right of way line of a 30 foot roadway and westerly of the Big 4 Ditch, said tract being described as follows: Beginning at a point whence an iron post with a brass cap found in a place and properly marked for the center of said Section 34 bears: North 14°50'24" East 933.57 feet; thence South 12°01'56" West 83.05 feet; thence South 00°44'04" East 66.96 feet; thence South 05°43'56" West 75.75 feet; thence South 10°29'05" East 57.04 feet; thence South 68°41'51" West 126.14 feet to a point on the easterly right way line of said road; thence North 02°05'26" East 80.71 feet along the easterly right of way line of said road; thence North 10°03'35" West 103.95 feet along the easterly right of way line of said road; thence North 21°33'50" West 65.14 feet along the easterly right of way line of said road; thence North 01°40'23" East 39.82 feet along the easterly right of way line of said road; thence North 20°26'32" East 39.54 feet along the easterly right of way line of said road; thence North 88°08'57" East 155.42 feet to the Point of Beginning. DEED OF TRUST RE-RECORDED IN THE RECORDS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO

thence North 10°03'35" West 103.95 feet along the easterly right of way line of said road; thence North 21°33'50" West 65.14 feet along the easterly right of way line of said road; thence North 01°40'23" East 39.82 feet along the easterly right of way line of said road; thence North 20°26'32" East 39.54 feet along the easterly right of way line of said road; thence North 88°08'57" East 155.42 feet to the Point of Beginning. DEED OF TRUST RE-RECORDED IN THE RECORDS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO ON MARCH 6, 2012 AT RECEPTION NO. 587232 TO CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Also known by street and number as: 296 S. Bill Creek Rd., Carbondale, CO 81623. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/02/2014, at Pitkin County Courthouse, at the south front door, 506 E Main St, Aspen, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 2/6/2014 Last Publication 3/6/2014 Name of PublicationThe Aspen Times Weekly IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/04/2013 Thomas Carl Oken, Public Trustee in and for the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado By: Tiffany Wancura, Chief Deputy Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Cynthia Lowrey-Graber #34145 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanne Westfall #23449 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Jennifer Griest #34830 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18TH ST., #2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 13-07559 ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2014 and March 6, 2014. (9902224) PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that The Whitney H. Marvin Revocable Trust has 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: Parcel B, as shown on the Plat of Shelly Burke recorded January 27, 1999 in Plat Book 48 at Page 42. Said Petition shall be heard at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of said District on March 11, 2014, at 7:00 P.M. at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 920 Cowen Dr., Carbondale, Colorado, when and where all persons interested shall appear and show cause, in writing, why said Petition should not be granted. The failure of any person to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent to the inclusion of the above-described lands within the District. Written objections may be filed in advance of said meeting by mailing to the Basalt Water Conservancy District, P.O. Box 974, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602.

The forgoing seeks dissolution of marriage. A copy of the petition and summons may be obtained from the clerk of this court during regular business hours. A default judgment may be entered against Respondent if Respondent fails to appear or file a response within 30 days of the date of publication hereof. Dated this January 22, 2014 DISTRICT COURT PITKIN COUNTY , COLORADO 81611 By: Gail H. Nichols District Court Juge Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 13, 20, and 27, and March 6 and 13, 2014. (9939903)

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR INCLUSION IN THE BASALT SANITATION DISTRICT The Board of Directors of the Basalt Sanitation District has received a Petition for Inclusion into the District. In accordance with Colorado Revised Statute 32-1-401(1)(b), notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors will hear the petition at a public meeting to be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 227 Midland Avenue, Unit C-2, Basalt, Colorado 81621. The name and address of the petitioner, who comprises 100 percent of the fee owners of the area proposed for inclusion, is as follows: NJS Hobby Farm, LLC Mary Elizabeth Wolfer, Manager 258 Basalt Avenue Basalt, CO 81621 All persons interested in this matter shall appear at the public hearing described above and show cause in writing why the Petition for Inclusion should not be granted. The legal description of the property proposed for inclusion into the Basalt Sanitation District may be obtained from the District office located at 227 Midland Avenue, Unit C-2, Basalt, Colorado 81621. The failure of any municipality or county which may be able to provide service to the real property proposed for inclusion in the District, or of any person in the District, to file a written objection to the Petition for Inclusion, shall be taken as an assent to the inclusion of the property into the District. EXHIBIT A A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN TRACT NO. 59 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 86 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID PARCEL OF LAND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHENCE AN IRON POST WITH A BRASS CAP FOUND IN PLACE AND PROPERLY MARKED FOR THE WITNESS POINT TO ANGLE POINT NO. 2 OF SAID TRACT NO. 59 BEING THE SAME AS ANGLE POINT NO. 6 OF SAID TRACT NO. 45, ANGLE POINT NO. 1 OF TRACT NO. 62 AND ANGLE POINT NO. 4 OF TRACT NO. 46, ALL IN SAID TOWNSHIP AND RANGE BEARS S 59 DEGREES 22’40” NE 254.68 FEET AND N 38 DEGREES 22'40"W 1648.78 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 290.40 FEET; THENCE WEST 225.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 290.40 FEET; THENCE EAST 225.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO. Published in the Glenwood Springs Post Independent and the Citizen Telegram and the Aspen Times Weekly, February 27 2014. (9960668)

CONSOLIDATE NOTICE Pursuant to C.R.S. 14-10-107(4) (a) notice is hereby given as follows: Since the date of the last such notice, the following actions have been filed herein: Action No. Parties 2014DR2 Petitioner Maritza Hernandez Chavarin Respondent Victor Manuel Arechiga The forgoing seeks dissolution of marriage. A copy of the petition and summons may be obtained from the clerk of this court during regular business hours. A default judgment may be entered against Respondent if Respondent fails to appear or file a response within 30 days of the date of publication hereof. Dated this January 22, 2014 DISTRICT COURT PITKIN COUNTY , COLORADO 81611 By: Gail H. Nichols District Court Juge

Said Petition shall be heard at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of said District on March 11, 2014, at 7:00 P.M. at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 920 Cowen Dr., Carbondale, Colorado, when and where all persons interested shall appear and show cause, in writing, why said Petition should not be granted. The failure of any person to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent to the inclusion of the above-described lands within the District. Written objections may be filed in advance of said meeting by mailing to the Basalt Water Conservancy District, P.O. Box 974, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602. BASALT WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT By: /s/ Chad J. Lee Chad J. Lee - Secretary Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 13, 20 and 27, 2014 and March 6, 2014. (9939363) PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Polk Properties, LLC has 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 being located in Section 14, Township 9 South, Range 86 West of the 6th Principle Meridian; Said parcel is more fully described as follows: BEGINNING at the Northeast corner of said Section 14, thence South 00°07'15" West along the Easterly line of said Section 14, a distance of 1330.56 feet; thence North 89°34'09" West 650.00 feet to the Northeast corner of that tract of land conveyed by Aspen International Properties, Inc. to Stephen J. Marcus in Deed recorded April 14, 1972, in Book 262 at Page 747; thence South 05°54'14" West along the Easterly line of said tract described in Book 262 at Page 747, a distance of 856.56 feet to the True Point of Beginning; thence continuing South 05°54'14' West 401.16 feet; thence West 940.00 feet; thence North 01°24'00" East 337.11 feet; thence North 11°04'00" East 63.20 feet to the Southwest corner of that tract described in Book 262 at Page 747, thence East along the South line of said tract described in Book 262 at Page 747, a distance of 960.91 feet to the true point of beginning. Presently known as 5134 Snowmass Creek Road, Snowmass, Colorado. (Formerly known as 3330 Snowmass Creek Road, Aspen, Colorado.) EXCEPT that part of the property occupied by Snowmass Creek Road. Said Petition shall be heard at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of said District on March 11, 2014, at 7:00 P.M. at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 920 Cowen Dr., Carbondale, Colorado, when and where all persons interested shall appear and show cause, in writing, why said Petition should not be granted. The failure of any person to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent to the inclusion of the above-described lands within the District. Written objections may be filed in advance of said meeting by mailing to the Basalt Water Conservancy District, P.O. Box 974, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602. BASALT WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT By: /s/ Chad J. Lee Chad J. Lee - Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS OF INTEREST REGARDING THE PITKIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. NOTICE TO CREDITORS

District Court, Pitkin County, Colorado 506 East Main, Suite E, Aspen, CO 81611

Parcel A, Snowmass Trust Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 38 at Page 11.

Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 13, 20 and 27, 2014 and march 6, 2014. (9939382)

BASALT WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT By: /s/ Chad J. Lee Chad J. Lee - Secretary Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2014. (9884407)

PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Paul Kovach and Katherine Kitchen 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:

Estate of Gregory P. Ricker, a/k/a Gregory Paul Ricker and Greg Ricker, Deceased Case Number 14PR30001 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to [X] District Court of Pitkin , County, Colorado or Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before July 3rd, 2014 (date)*, or the claims may be forever barred. Loretta Ricker 43 Plaza Drive Middletown, CT 06457 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly February 27, 2014 and March 6 and 13, 2014. (9968543)

"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 "All regular meeting items begin at 12:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the conduct of business all o w s . C h e c k a g e n d a a t http://www.aspenpitkin.com for meeting times for special meetings or call 920-5200 "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://aspenpitkin.com/Whats-New-/CalendarEvents/ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2014: Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding the Comprehensive Valley Transportation Plan Jeanette Jones, Deputy County Clerk Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on February 27, 2014. [9972058]

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS OF INTEREST REGARDING THE PITKIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: "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 "All regular meeting items begin at 12:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the conduct of business all o w s . C h e c k a g e n d a a t http://www.aspenpitkin.com or call 920-5200 for meeting times for special meetings.

Identification Number for the property is 2645-274-01-001 and 2645-274-01-002. This site-specific development plan grants a vested property right pursuant to Title 24, Article 68, Colorado Revised NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the general public that on February 14, 2014, the Pitkin County Community Development Director granted approval for the Approving the Big Rock Ranch LLC Activity Envelope, Site Plan Review, Scenic/Ridgeline Review with Vesting (Case P085-13; Deter. #009-2014). The property is located on Wieben Way and is legally described as Lot 4, Wieben Ranch Subdivision. The State Parcel Identification Number for the property is 2645-183-01-006. 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

"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://aspenpitkin.com/Whats-New-/CalendarEvents/

Jeanette Jones, Deputy County Clerk Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on February 27, 2014. [9972100]

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:

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 following described property: Amended Lot 2, According to the Second Amendment to Oden Stream Margin Review and Lot Line Adjustment Plat, commonly known as 110 Red Mountain Road, Aspen, Colorado, 81611, by order of the Community Development Director on February 14, 2014. The Applicant, Valhalla LLC, received approval of a Stream Margin Review Exemption to reconstruct existing structures on the property and complete site grading and landscape changes. For further information contact Jennifer Phelan, at the City of Aspen Community Development Dept., 130 S. Galena St, Aspen, Colorado (970) 920-5090.

RE: Roaring Fork Gorge (Pitkin County) Location & Extent Review (Case #P018-14; PID 2643-341-00-851) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at a regular meeting to begin at 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the conduct of business allows, before the Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission, Plaza One Conference Room, 530 E. Main St., Aspen to consider an application submitted by Pitkin County Open Space and Trails (530 East Main Street, Aspen, CO 81611) requesting to implement portions of the recently adopted Roaring Fork Management Plan. The property is located is legally described as Lots 12, 19, 21, 26, & 27 Airport Ranch Subdivision. The State Parcel Identification Number for the property is 2643-341-00-851. The application is available for public inspection in the Community Development Department, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO 81611. For further information contact Mike Kraemer at the Pitkin Community Development Department (970) 920-5482. s/, John Howard Chair Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: RE: Placer Enterprises Corp Activity Envelope (Case P010-14) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been submitted by Placer Enterprises Corp. (PO Box 6048, Snowmass Village, CO 81615) requesting approval for an activity envelope with vesting to encompass potential future development of this vacant parcel. The property is located at 1333 West Buttermilk Road and is legally described as Lot 2, Richard B Woods Lot Split. The State Parcel Identification Number for the property is 2735-033-01-002. The application is available for public inspection in the Pitkin County Community Development Department, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO 81611. For further information, contact Lance Clarke at (970) 920-5093. RE: K 2 F a m i l y P r o p e r t y D e u x L L C A c t i v i t y Envelope & Site Plan Review (Case P008-14) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been submitted by K2 Family Property Deux LLC (2691 Wallingford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210) requesting Site Plan Review approval to construct a pond within an amended Activity Envelope. The property is located at Owl Creek Road and is legally described as Parcel W , Stapleton Subdivision. The State Parcel Identification Number for the property is 2643-343-00-005. The application is available for public inspection in the Pitkin County Community Development Department, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO 81611. For further information, contact Suzanne Wolff at (970) 920-5093. NOTICE OF FINAL DETERMINATIONS BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the general public that on February 13, 2014, the Pitkin County Community Development Director granted approval for the Approving the Odd Couple West LLC Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review (Case P016-13; Deter. #11-2014). The property is located at 200 West Reds Road and is legally described as Lot B, Swales Lot Split. The State Parcel Identification Number for the property is 2737-063-09-002. 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 February 27, 2014, the Pitkin County Community Development Director granted approval for the Approving the Henry Ranch I LLC Henry Ranch II LLC Activity Envelope, Subdivision Exemption for a Lot Line Adjustment (Case P030-13; Deter. #010-2014). The properties are located at 7850 Snowmass Creek Road and 7846 Snowmass Creek Road and are legally described as Lots 1 & 2, Perry Christensen Subdivision. The State Parcel Identification Number for the property is 2645-274-01-001 and 2645-274-01-002. This site-specific development plan grants a vested property right pursuant to Title 24, Article 68, Colorado Revised

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s/ City of Aspen Publish in The Aspen Times Weekly on February 27, 2014. [9975446] PUBLIC NOTICE RE: 1330 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE - RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARD VARIANCE REQUESTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 18th, at a meeting to begin at 4:30 p.m. before the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission, Sister Cities Room, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, to consider an application submitted by Joseph Tallman of The Joseph P. Tallman Legacy Trust for the property located 1330 Mountain View Dr., represented by Ali Gidfar of Studio 303, Inc. and Michelle Frankel of Choreotect Studio. The applicant is requesting a variance from the Residential Design Standard to allow windows to be placed between 9'- 12' on street-facing facades of residential buildings, and to permit an entry door to be placed more than ten feet back from the front-most wall of the building. The property is legally described as Lot 5, Block 1, West Meadow Subdivision according to the Plat thereof filed June 9, 1958, in Ditch Book 2A, Page 245, City and Townsite of Aspen, Parcel ID# 273501308006. For further information, contact Sara Nadolny at the City of Aspen Community Development Department, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, C O , ( 9 7 0 ) 4 2 9 . 2 7 3 9 , sara.nadolny@cityofaspen.com. s/LJ Erspamer Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission Publish in The Aspen Times Weekly on February 27, 2014. [9975464]

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the general public that on February 14, 2014, the Pitkin County Community Development Director granted approval for the Approving the Big Rock Ranch LLC Activity Envelope, Site Plan Review, Scenic/Ridgeline Review with Vesting (Case P085-13; Deter. #009-2014). The property is located on Wieben Way and is legally described as Lot 4, Wieben Ranch Subdivision. The State Parcel Identification Number for the property is 2645-183-01-006. 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

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If someone is asking you to pay in advance for an item they are selling in our Classified advertising section, be on your guard. We work hard to ensure the credibility and quality of our advertisements, so please Jeanette Jones, Deputy County Clerk Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on February contact us immediately if you have concerns about a print or online Classified ad. 27, 2014. [9972100] Call 866.850.9937 or email classifieds@cmnm.org TRUSTED LOCAL CONNECTIONS POWERFUL NATIONAL REACH

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‘IN THE SHADOW OF THE SABERTOOTH’ DOUG PEACOCK, author of Grizzly Years and Walking It Off, once walked point as a polar bear guard on an Arctic expedition, armed with only a homemade spear. He still loves large predators and new territory, and in his latest outing, he asks us to accompany him on “the Greatest Adventure” ever – the peopling of the New World. Roughly 20,000 years ago, scouts on a ridge in Beringia got their first glimpse of the “unending wild country that encompassed two continents uninhabited by humans.” Five thousand years later, at the very end of the Pleistocene, the climate changed, oceans rose, and the Bering Land Bridge flooded. The formerly ice-barred interior of the Americas opened, allowing passage south. “I can’t think of a richer, wilder, more perilous time to live,” Peacock writes. There are parallels as well as vast differences between that time and ours, by YAAKOV BENDAVID / edited by WILL SHORTZ

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‘In the Shadow of the Sabertooth: A Renegade Naturalist Considers Global Warming, the First Americans and the Terrible Beasts of the Pleistocene’ Douglas Peacock 200 pages, paperback: $15 AK Press/Counterpunch, 2013

Peacock says. He is curious about how Homo sapiens perceive risk and how our species might survive and adapt to climate change, dealing with our own saber-toothed foe in the bush. The “bold migrations” of the past, he concedes, are “impossible in the 21st century” as a solution. But that original migration still offers us “challenging illustrations of courage and caution.” Blending archaeology and paleontology with memories of childhood arrowhead hunting and evoking a keen sense of place, Peacock explores some of the colonists’ likely waypoints: Siberia’s tiger-tracked Amba River, the Yukon’s Bluefish Caves (one held a mammoth bone spear point), a 13,000-year-old burial site on the Yellowstone (yielding “ten fivegallon buckets of artifacts”), 10,000year-old human teeth in British Columbia, and Baja California’s 8,000-year-old shell middens. 1

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