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14 FOOD MATTERS 24 MOUNTAIN MAYHEM 25 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 26 LOCAL CALENDAR 34 CROSSWORD

21 COVER STORY One by one, the local ski slopes are closing for the season. Powder pigs might be bummed, but

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for many locals, offseason is a time to step back, slow down and get out of town. But where to

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go? Travel writer Amiee White Beazley has some ideas — for travelers in all income brackets — and she shares them in this week’s cover story.

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by ANDREW TRAVERS

PARTY BREAK OUT YOUR NEON ONESIE — IT’S CLOSING DAY SEASON. Snowmass Ski Area and Aspen Highlands are closing out the 2014-15 ski season this weekend, with all the traditional on-snow reverie. At Snowmass, the Aspen Skiing Co. is hosting Snowmass Closing Daze on Saturday, April 11 with a family-friendly take on the end-of-season throwdown. Clowns, face painters, a dunk tank and Snowy the Mammoth will be on hand in Base Village, where DJ One Shake will perform from 2 to 5 p.m. with après-ski food and drink specials at the surrounding restaurants. On the village mall, a merchant sidewalk sale will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. At Highlands, Aspen’s legendary closing party will feature the traditional bacchanal at the base, with festivities that also include the seventh-annual local Schneetag, with teams of four piloting man-made crafts down the slope in an attempt to cross a skim pond. After one last lap in Highland Bowl, join the throng outside the Ritz and the Alehouse. The de facto after-party this year is at Belly Up, where local favorite Boombox returns for what promises to be a blowout of a show. There’s no purer expression of Aspen’s ski town spirit than its closing day parties. So join in and don’t put your skis in the closet just yet. Then prepare to do it all over again next weekend: Aspen Mountain closes April 19. More information at www.aspensnowmass.com

The Aspen Highlands base during closing day is always a sight to behold.

CURRENTEVENTS RACE The 20th annual Sun Dog’s K-9 Uphill runs on Buttermilk April 12. Jason Reitman on the set of “Men, Women & Children.” The Oscarnominated director and Shortsfest alum will speak at the Wheeler Opera House on Saturday, April 11.

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BUTTERMILK WILL TRULY GO TO THE DOGS on Sunday, April 12, when the mountain, closed to skiers for the season, will host the 20th annual Sun Dog’s K-9 Uphill. The yearly race up the mountain — dubbed “a snowshoe event for dogs and their people” — starts at 10 a.m. with dog-and-owner teams making their way 2 miles and 2,000 vertical feat to the summit. The race benefits no-kill animal shelters, and will have demo dogs and snowshoes available on-site. Registration is $30 in advance and $35 on Sunday. More information and registration at www.sundogathletics.com

ALONG WITH ITS DAILY PROGRAMS of short films, Aspen Shortsfest includes two noteworthy filmmaker panels on Saturday, April 11. At noon, screenwriter, actress and producer Kay Cannon, whose credits include “Pitch Perfect” and “30 Rock,” will speak with the Writers Guild Foundation’s Kevin Ott about her creative process. And at 3:30 p.m., Oscar-nominated director Jason Reitman will talk about the movies that shaped him and led to his creations as writer-director, from “Juno” to “Men, Women & Children.” Both events are at the Wheeler Opera House. Tickets available at the Wheeler Box office and www.aspenshowtix.com

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LEGENDS & LEGACIES

FROM the VAULT

by TIM WILLOUGHBY

Aspen Country Day School seventh- and eighth-graders learn how to build a cabin in 1980.

INSTITUTIONAL MEMORY Teachers have a habit of freezing their memory of an individual

student, fixing a child at the same age forever. I felt startled recently to realize that high school students I taught at Aspen Country Day School are now in their 60s. That thought led me to remember the institution’s beginnings and the challenges of sustaining institutional memory in an emerging school. High turnover in faculty plagued the school’s first few years. But ACDS had no shortage of applicants, especially because skiing at Aspen Highlands on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons served as winter P.E. Recent graduates from colleges around the country wanted to spend a few years in booming, youth-culturedriven Aspen. If memory serves me right, four different teachers taught high school English during the school’s first six years. Lee Brown was the first. He discovered he could make more money playing poker at night than by teaching. Teaching was just a temporary stop for Brown. He departed to dabble in regional airlines and then formed a real estate magazine empire. Al Perry also had a short stay at ACDS. He had not come for the skiing, but he soon took up the sport. Like many English majors, he wanted to become a writer. He spent hours trying to come up with a formula

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for a sellable novel. He concluded that his story should focus around tennis because that sport was the “in” pastime. After a day teaching he would eavesdrop on bar conversations

Copper Kettle. There he made more money than he did teaching. Later he taught at Connecticut prep schools and started a sports memorabilia business.

AS A NEW SCHOOL, ACDS HAD NO INSTITUTIONAL MEMORY. IT WAS A SMALL SCHOOL, SO THERE WERE NO DEPARTMENT HEADS TO SUPERVISE YOUNGER TEACHERS. OVER TIME, THE VALUE OF HOLDING ONTO TEACHERS BECAME MORE OBVIOUS FOR AN ADDITIONAL REASON: IT’S HARD TO IMPROVE AN INSTITUTION IF YOU START EACH YEAR WITH NEW STAFF. and write down dialogue he could use in his novel. Perry held a deeper passion for baseball. He had an encyclopedic memory for minutia of the sport. Early mornings, he digested the sports page and could tell you batting averages of a host of players, present and past. The demands of teaching restricted his time and pocketbook, so he left to work as a waiter at the

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Clark Smyth was another English teacher during the early years at ACDS. Teaching did not satisfy his career goals for long. Soon he began working for the Music Associates of Aspen in the business office. When Jan Collins retired, Clark became the comptroller. He also started a private mail delivery service for business owners — particularly those at the Aspen Business Center —

who did not want to take the time to pick up their mail in town each day. He worked for John McBride in property management and eventually partnered with Donald Fleisher. They formed Fleisher Smyth Company and specialized in commercial real estate in Denver. In early years when ACDS had a high school, it used the prep school model of hiring: It brought in young teachers who are full of energy and diverse in experience and interest. The model offered an added advantage: inexperienced teachers were paid lower wages. New teachers invigorate faculty, and larger prep schools retain a cohort of seasoned teachers who supervise them. These seasoned teachers cache institutional memory. As a new school, ACDS had no institutional memory. It was a small school, so there were no department heads to supervise younger teachers. Over time, the value of holding onto teachers became more obvious for an additional reason: It’s hard to improve an institution if you start each year with new staff.

Tim Willoughby’s family story parallels Aspen’s. He began sharing folklore while teaching for Aspen Country Day School and Colorado Mountain College. Now a tourist in his native town, he views it with historical perspective. Reach him at redmtn2@comcast.net.

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1934 GR A N D C A N YON

ON SEPT. 27, 1934, the Aspen Daily Times reported on a local couple leaving for a world tour, explaining that “Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Koch, pioneer residents of Aspen, left Monday on a tour of the world. Mr. and Mrs. Koch recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and have planned this trip as a second honeymoon. They were taken as far as Glenwood by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shaw and son and Ed Koch where they boarded the train for San Francisco. They will sail October 5th on the President Coolidge. The trip will cover about six months. Their many friends wish them ‘bon voyage.’” Harry and Anna Koch are pictured above, likely at the Grand Canyon. This photo and more can be found in the Aspen Historical Society archives at aspenhistory.org.

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ON THE MOVE: E-BIKES IN 2015

LEG MUSCLES PUSH PEDALS, a chain spins, and gears rotate to move a bike ahead. But what if you had some help? Electric bikes are equipped with motors that add power as you pedal. I took one for a ride last fall and its quick acceleration and hill-climbing help made me feel like Superman. Strong, silent motors give a boost to your physical effort, letting an average biker cruise comfortably —and possibly sweat-free — at 20mph for extended periods on a path or road. From city commuters to people compromised with physical conditions, the thrill and utility of e-bikes is making the category more popular. Skepticism abounds with bikers who have always relied on physicality, not rechargeable batteries. But new technology and wider industry support has stamped more validity on the category as of late. This week, I caught up with Claudia Wasko, the director of Bosch Ebike Systems North-America. She answered my list of questions, from trends to misconceptions around e-biking in 2015. STEPHEN REGENOLD: Who is a candidate to ride an e-bike? CLAUDIA WASKO: It’s a diverse group, from long-distance cyclists, to commuters, to those for which an e-bike

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provides the opportunity to become actively mobile again. Anyone who integrates a bike into their daily life. SR: Where are e-bikes most popular? CW: Growing urbanization, along with rising fuel costs and roadway congestion, are pushing consumers toward alternative forms of transportation. Europe has a mature e-bike market, and it’s still growing in North America. In general, cities that have the best cycling infrastructure and are the most populous see more e-bike use. SR: What are common stigmas to e-bikes? CW: Three things to start: Resistance can come from people working in bike shops, many who have a background in bike racing; they can regard electric bikes as “cheating.” Second, in North America, we have a preference for cars as the main mode of transportation, and many people do not see bikes as viable replacements. Furthermore, a complex regulatory environment at all levels of government creates uncertainty and barriers to e-bikes and their use on public property like roads, commuter paths, and trails. SR: Are e-bikes used beyond commuting?

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CW: A new audience uses them for sport and recreational purposes, including electric mountain bikes. While popular in Europe, their use on trails is on the rise in North America, and their increased presence is sparking controversy within the trail user community. SR: Do e-bikes create any increased damage to dirt trails compared to regular mountain bikes? CW: There have been no studies of their environmental impact yet. SR: Who are the major players in the e-bike motor industry? CW: Our company, Bosch Systems, is the market leader in Europe. Other well-established manufacturers include Panasonic, Yamaha, Continental, and Shimano, the world’s leading bicycle-component manufacturer. SR: How are e-bikes treated differently than electric scooters? CW: Depending on the jurisdiction, electric scooters may encounter more restrictions than e-bikes. For example, access to bike lanes and commuter trails. Also, no insurance is required for an e-bike. Increasingly, more consumers express their preference for e-bikes based on their ease of service, wide availability of replacement parts, and the option

to obtain a good workout pedaling when they want. SR: How will e-bike technology change in the coming years? CW: Battery cells will increase in performance, thus further increasing range between charges. The design and integration of more compact e-bike components is coming, as well as new automatic gear shifting systems. Also, features based on connectivity for navigation and fitness applications will become integrated and standard. SR: Are e-bikes limited by law to a certain speed? CW: U.S. federal regulation has established requirements, including a maximum speed on a paved level surface. When powered solely by a motor, it needs to be less than 20mph. (E-bikes go faster when also pedaled.) Faster than 20mph and a bike falls into the arena of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration where it is defined as a motor vehicle. Stephen Regenold writes about outdoors gear at www.gearjunkie.com

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LET IT RAIN: DROUGHT AND WINE IN FEBRUARY, I took a trip to visit the vineyards on California’s Central Coast. In the days before my arrival, a Pacific storm system had come ashore and dropped up to four inches of rainfall on the region. The hills surrounding Santa Barbara and adjacent valleys had a fresh spring-green patina, and one could be easily fooled into thinking that the KELLY J. HAYES effects of the California drought were perhaps exaggerated. But of the 28 days in that month, 20 saw temperatures above average. As of April 1 the entire region had rainfall totals that ranged from 40 to 70 percent below average. And this is on the heels of three-plus years of significantly lower than average rain and snowfall. If you look at the reservoirs in the region, all are below 28 percent of maximum acre-feet in terms of storage capacity, and some are nearly dry. As my California week went on, the sun shined brightly, and that patina of green began to reveal a dry, golden underbrush. Things are drying out. And fast. This month, Gov. Jerry Brown issued California’s first ever mandatory water reductions decree. It ordered a 25 percent cut in water consumption for cities and residences. In a statement, Gov. Brown said, “I’m issuing an executive order mandating substantial water reductions across our state. As Californians, we must pull together and save water in every way possible.” The order was precipitated by a winter that saw the lowest snowpack ever recorded in the Sierras, the source of much of California’s water supply, with snowpack levels hovering around 5 percent. Interestingly, the restrictions imposed do not apply, at least

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for now, to the major users of water: the agricultural entities in the state. Farmers use up to 80 percent of the state’s water supply and account for just 2 percent of the state’s economy. And among those farmers are the wineries that grow and produce America’s most consumed and sought after wines. To date, the water restrictions already in place have had minimal impacts on the industry from the standpoint of total grape production. In 2014, there were close to 4 million tons of wine grapes produced in California, the third highest total ever. And that followed the record year of 2013. Even with the continuation of drought-like conditions, if the weather patterns of the past three years continue, there is no reason to believe that near-historic harvests will not be met again. And while it may seem counterintuitive, it would appear that the drought has actually had some positive impacts on the California, Oregon and Washington wine industries. If you consider that grapevines are insanely tolerant and thrive on stress, then a lack of excessive water is a good thing. The vintages from the past three years in the Napa Valley and Sonoma have been nearly universally hailed as outstanding, as stressed vines produce concentrated fruit that makes great wine. There are many West Coast winemakers who subscribe to the theory that dry farming, using just the water that comes from the sky, is the best way to get the most out of your grapes from a flavor standpoint. That terroir is really about producing wine with what the land and sky give you. A stressed vine will usually yield smaller clusters and smaller grapes, but those grapes will frequently be the best grapes for making fine wines. Still, water is an integral component of the wine industry.

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Even though the vast majority of high-end California vineyards today use drip irrigation techniques so that they can control, to the drop, the amount of water most vines receive, running a farm takes water. And for those who produce bulk wines for low prices, the key to getting high yields from their production is making sure the vines are nourished, i.e., watered. But the wine industry is a pretty sophisticated business and one that has had to change and adapt through the years. In the 1980s, a devastating vine pest, phylloxera, hit the vineyards of California, forcing thousands of acres of vines to be replanted. Much of the rootstock that was ripped out

were old, drought resistant vines that had roots that burrowed through the soils and rocks 20 to 30 feet deep as they searched for water. They were replaced by new plantings of riparian vines that were more tuned to the use of irrigation. It will be interesting to see as we move forward in this period of climate change what rootstocks are planted in the future. Winemakers are farmers, and farmers always adapt. Pray for rain, people. Kelly J. Hayes lives in the soon-to-be-designated appellation of Old Snowmass with his wife, Linda and black Lab, Vino. He can be reached at malibukj@aol.com

UNDER THE INFLUENCE RIDGE 2012 DUSI RANCH ZINFANDEL Unfortunately you likely can’t get this wine unless you travel to the Ridge tasting rooms. But I did and I loved it. Dry farmed in Paso Robles, this vineyard was planted in 1923. The lush, dark flavors of fruit, earth and chocolate make this an outstanding example of a wine of place.

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TOP 12 STATES BY WINERIES STATE California Washington Oregon New York Virginia Texas Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan No. Carolina Missouri Colorado

# OF WINERIES 3,913 704 632 333 257 215 200 158 143 138 132 113

% OF TOTAL WINERIES IN U.S. 47% 8% 8% 4% 3% 3% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1%

LEFT: Gov. Jerry Brown, center, answers a question concerning the executive order he signed requiring the state water board to implement measures in cities and towns to cut water usage by 25 percent compared with 2013 levels, at Echo Summit, Calif., on April 1. Photo courtesy Rich Pedroncelli/AP

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KILLING US SOFTLY

FEAR-MONGERING IN THE FOOD WORLD: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH HOW CAN I QUIT EATING? This bizarre, unrealistic thought floats through my brain incessantly while I burn through all 285 pages of “The Bulletproof Diet.” Bestselling author Dave Asprey’s highfat, moderate protein, low-carb plan purports to supercharge one’s metabolism and quash hunger — crucially, by consuming a high-octane coffee AMANDA concoction laced with RAE grass-fed organic butter and MCT oil every morning. But another thesis simmering beneath the surface scares me. Asprey, a successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur and selfproclaimed “biohacker,” finds a slew of fruits and vegetables

or the black pepper — that “tends to be especially high in mold toxins,” as Asprey writes — I put on it? The author notes that garlic, a noble building block of most cuisines and an ingredient with documented antifungal properties, boasts documented psychoactive effects. “It’s harder for me to focus when I eat garlic prior to meditating,” Asprey shares. “It should not be a staple additive to food for people who want to be in charge of their brains.” Sheesh. The list of harmful food trails on. “Grapes and raisins in particular are sources of the mold toxin aflatoxin.” Tomatoes are “fairly high in histamines.” Walnuts have a “higher risk of mold contamination than any other nut except Brazil nuts and pistachios…Cantaloupes are one of the moldiest fruits in the world.” Peanuts, miso, and beer are likened to kryptonite. And don’t dare touch cheese, contaminated indirectly by dairy animals that consume mycotoxins and directly by yeast, fungi, or bacteria that ripen it into various styles. “I’m not trying to be alarmist,” Asprey writes, following his diatribe on cheese, which pins the number of conventionally produced cheeses containing mold toxins at 40 percent. Right. Who’s up for pizza? I finished “The Bulletproof Diet” with a newfound sense of supermarket skepticism, and fearful of all the stuff lurking in food that may render me sick and weak. If only I had the willpower to stop eating altogether. If you’ve been following Food Matters lately it might seem like I’ve fallen into a black hole of negativity: food aversions; the potentially dangerous-for-thepublic but revolutionary-forendurance-athletes extremely highfat diet; adult-onset allergies. These topics feed each other, literally. We all must eat, but what can we eat

IINFORMATION OUT THERE IS CONFLICTING AND CONFUSING. WE ALL MUST EAT, BUT WHAT CAN WE EAT THAT WON’T HURT US? suspicious — and not only due to high starch and sugar contents. That’s elementary. Instead, a large part of “The Bulletproof Diet” hinges on avoiding antinutrients, or substances occurring naturally in plants and animals that act as chemical messengers, preventing nutrient absorption and initiating inflammation in the body. Of utmost concern are lectins, prevalent in beans, nuts, and grains and linked to joint pain and skin issues; oxalates, found in raw cruciferous vegetables and a precursor to muscle weakness; and mycotoxins, formed by fungi and found in pretty much everything that tastes good — wheat, corn, coffee, chocolate, and wine included. Which is worse, I wonder while perusing “Chapter 9: The Bulletproof Diet Roadmap to Swanky Neighborhoods”: That pile of raw spinach I eat every morning, which could cause a kidney stone,

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that won’t hurt us? Information out there is conflicting and confusing. Of course, artificial flavorings, sweeteners, and dyes are made from chemicals that make food tasty but do us no good. All unnatural preservatives are best avoided. Soy is suspicious (and — surprise! — high in mold): it prevents or causes breast cancer, depending on whom you ask. Barbecued, blackened meats are carcinogenic. Deep-fried foods may cause cancer, too. Just stop the insanity that is trans fat! Chinese takeout could kill you, eventually: MSG is a noxious ninja and even brown rice contains arsenic. Iodized table salt is granulated poison. Sugar is the new cocaine — except it’s far cheaper, it will make you gain weight, and you’ll die more slowly. GMOs may end world hunger but will they end the human race? Hope you had a blast at Bacon Day/Buttermilk Closing last weekend, because the nitrites in cured meats can cause one helluva hangover, among other long-term effects. In short: supermarkets and restaurants are nutritional land mines. Nobody is safe. The latest newsletter for the Aspen chapter of Meatless Monday, a national nonprofit initiative launched in 2003 by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, reminds us of what the sage Michael Pollan wrote in his bestseller, “In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto”: “Eat food, not too much. Mostly plants.” Even this gentle maxim makes me believe I might eat too much food—it’s an occupational hazard, after all. Still, I balance rich restaurant meals and champagnedrenched afternoons with lots of home cooking—mostly plants— and regular exercise. Sometimes I’ll order a burger, but, hey, I don’t even like soda! When I meet Peter Defty, whom I interviewed for the recent

“Lifestyles of the Rich” column, at the Aspen Sports Summit a couple of weeks ago, he calls me out as “robust.” Speechless, all I can do is try to stand taller than my justshy-of-6-feet frame, glare back, and wonder: What the heck do I eat now, to prevent strangers from inadvertently dissing me to my face? And then I remember the new buzzy anti-food trend around town: the Purium 10-Day Transformation Cleanse, which has been taunting me for the past few weeks from a kitchen cupboard while I wait for offseason to just get here, already. This is Aspen, I remind myself: A paradise of extremes. I may be biased, but despite our adrenaline- and substancefueled lifestyle, Aspenites seem super smart. Not to mention that Pitkin County is the healthiest in Colorado, which is the healthiest state in the entire country. So, I trust that you’ll all follow your own brand of common sense. If something makes you feel sluggish or queasy, ease up on eating it. Sugar slays — but a Swedish Fish binge at the movies can be good for the soul. Ignore the noise, follow your cravings, and eat what you want in moderation. Life is short.

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CLASSIC COCKTAILS, courtesy of ‘Mad Men’ From Don Draper’s old fashioneds to Roger Sterling’s smuggled-in Stoli, cocktails have played a deliciously major role on AMC’s “Mad Men.” But was it really that great an era to drink? Because though the show celebrates — and has boosted modern-day interest in — classic cocktails, it is set in a decade, the ’60s, when mixed drinks were sliding into a sugary slump, says drinks historian David Wondrich. “Cocktails were struggling because they were kind of for the square, old-establishment types, they weren’t for the new generation,” says Wondrich, drinks columnist for Esquire magazine. But if the drinks weren’t particularly exciting, the “Mad Men” era was the best of times for the cocktail scene setting. “The culture of the cocktail really exploded in the ’60s,” says Maureen Petrosky, author of “The Cocktail Club.” Suddenly there were cocktail dresses, new glassware, bar couture, Tiki drinks. The cocktail hour had its own wardrobe.

MAKE IT With the final episodes of the season now airing on AMC, we put together a selection of signature drinks from the series and era. VODKA GIMLET: This is Betty’s signature drink and would most likely have been made with half vodka, half Rose’s West India Sweetened Lime Juice served over ice. When the Cuban missile crisis looms and there’s trouble in her marriage to Don, Betty orders a gimlet at a bar before engaging in a backroom tryst with a stranger. DRY MARTINI: The show’s second season picked up in 1962, the year “Dr No” came out informing the world that James Bond drank a vodka — as opposed to the more traditional gin — martini that was shaken and not stirred. A traditional approach is 2 ounces vodka, 1 ⁄3 ounce dry vermouth, olive garnish. If you’re serving this over ice, Wondrich points out it really doesn’t matter whether you shake or stir. OLD FASHIONED: Back then this would have been made with a cheap, blended whisky, possibly Don’s favorite Canadian Club. Start with a sugar cube and a few drops of bitters and muddle in a cherry and orange wedge, adding the whiskey and possibly a lemon wedge garnish. These days, bartenders use a good bourbon or rye and add just a dash of sugar and bitters. BLOODY MARY: These are a leitmotif of “Mad Men,” sometimes served as a morning eye-opener and made by young Sally Draper for her parents, Don and Betty, in Season 2. Sally goes heavy on the vodka, but these drinks normally would have been made much as they are today, says Wondrich. A simple approach is 1 1/2 ounces vodka poured over rocks in a tall glass, fill with tomato juice, add dashes of Worcestershire and Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper to taste and a celery stick garnish.

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POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT FROM ARGENTINA TO THE UNITED STATES ON SUNDAY, MARCH 5, the show Last Week Tonight aired with its host John Oliver going to Russia to interview Edward Snowden. I watched the episode the next morning in the Houston airport after a 10-hour red-eye flight back from a vacation in Argentina. John Oliver traveled to Russia to talk with Snowden for a segment BARBARA on government PLATTS surveillance, which he believes we need to start having serious discussions on, specifically because the Patriot Act is up for renewal on June 1. We aren’t currently doing that, he says. We are appearing disinterested, and possibly even ignorant, about our right to privacy and thousands of leaked government documents that show that we are beginning to lose that right. To prove our disinterest, his team went to Times Square and asked a random selection of people who Edward Snowden is and what he did two years ago. No one they spoke with could give an even slightly clear answer. Most thought the name sounded familiar but didn’t know what he

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did. The slightly more informed interviewees were pretty certain he was in charge of WikiLeaks or did something to endanger our military by releasing information. But no one knew enough about the subject to be able to discuss the impact it has on our civil rights. The interviews were funny, but also horrifically shocking. They

frustrated me. And I wasn’t sure why, at first. It’s not hard to see that a lot of people in our country are misinformed about what our rights are and how the government relates to them. But the interviews appeared in such stark contrast to the country I had just left where people, young and old, were not only informed about what their government was doing but were straight up outraged about it. Argentina has had a checkered political past, from dictatorships to military-run governments that forced the country into a period of state terrorism. For the country’s citizens, political outrage is nothing new. But now, more than ever before, Argentines are demanding transparency. They are demanding information. I’ve been to several countries in Latin America, but my week in the capital of Argentina introduced me to a new side of Latin culture, one with just as much passion, but also a desperate thirst for knowledge. The literacy rate in Argentina is around 98 percent, according to the Central Intelligence Agency.

Bookstores and newsstands exist on almost every corner, and most people have some sort of reading material in hand during the day. Literacy was not the only way people engaged. Walking through the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, I saw young people animated as they looked at different exhibits and interacted with them. In the cab, drivers would sing along to their favorite songs on the radio and tell us about different Argentine bands they loved. And late at night, in the bars and restaurants, young people would talk about their country from the rich wines and quality meats to economic troubles and distrust of the government. I was constantly inspired. Each person I met had a passion and a drive that made them happy. Despite the strong political dissidence, or perhaps because of it, love for life and all it entailed was more evident than ever. Every cell of their being seemed to light up about any topic, a feeling that made me want to put more passion and dedication into my own life. The people interviewed in Times Square for “Last Week Tonight” did not have the same vigor. They seemed content with less information instead of more. After a week in Buenos Aires, that was a hard thing to watch. The Patriot Act has been renewed several times already since its creation in 2001, most recently in 2011. It has done a lot of good in ensuring our safety and has also led to some unfortunate realities about how our own information can be monitored. No matter how you feel about it, we need to start discussing it. Sitting on the sidelines won’t get anything done. John Oliver, Edward Snowden and the people I met in Argentina helped remind me of that. Barbara Platts loved everything about Argentina. She can’t wait to go back. Reach her at bplatts.000@gmail.com or on Twitter @BarbaraPlatts.

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TRAVEL FOR EVERYONE, FROM LOW BUDGET TO BIG BUCKS by AMIEE WHITE BEAZLEY

IT’S APRIL, AND SOON IT WILL BE TIME TO GET OUT OF DODGE TO RENEW, RELAX AND RECHARGE. Armed with a few extra dollars from the high season, most Roaring Fork Valley residents are looking for warmth and sunshine, or inspiration on where to plan their next big trip this spring or later in the year. So we’ve compiled a list of new and remodeled resorts and destinations that suit wallets from budget to blow out.

BY CAR: Budget Travel (Starting at $79 per night) MOAB UNDER CANVAS, MOAB, UTAH There is something about Moab that has been attracting Aspenites to its red rocks for decades. Only four hours, but worlds away, getting to the Utah desert whether to bike, hike or climb is a time-tested offseason fave. If you are looking for something off the main strip and more luxe than camping, there is a new safari-style, eco-camp called Moab Under Canvas. An ecologically friendly resort, open from March to October (during winter the resort packs itself up and lets the 40 acres on which it sits regenerate), this is the third resort in the company’s portfolio (Yellowstone and Glacier Under Canvas being the others). Rates start at $79 per night for tipi accommodations (with cots, mattresses and sheets) and up to $290 per night for a deluxe, elevated safari-style tent with a wood-burning stove, views of Arches, and an ensuite bathroom complete with shower, sink and flushing toilet — Hallelujah! Pets are also welcome for a small fee.

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BY TRAIN: Moderate Travel (Starting at $300 per night) THE CRAWFORD HOTEL, DENVER When’s the last time you took the train to Denver? A fun adventure for those who enjoy the slow road and want to see more of our state can take the Amtrak train from Glenwood Springs right into Denver’s Union Station ($43 one way), where The Crawford Hotel will be waiting for you. Housed inside Denver’s 120-year-old train station, which recently completed a $54 million transformation, this Beaux Arts landmark has 112 uniquely decorated guest rooms that reflect the different eras of the building’s history. Union Station’s Great Hall, which features soaring 65-foot ceilings, serves as the hotel’s main entrance and lobby. It also houses a mix of restaurants and retailers such as Provision by chef Alex Seidel, Stoic & Genuine by chef Jennifer Jasinski, The Kitchen Next Door Community Pub, Snooze and Pigtrain Coffee among others. The building also houses the Terminal Bar, which pours more than 30 Colorado craft beers, and the Cooper Lounge, which channels a Hollywood vibe with highend cocktails and an extensive wine and spirits list. If you are eager to explore the capitol city, The Crawford’s central location is within easy walking distance to most points of interest, guests can rent a Denver B-Cycle just steps from the station, or enlist The Crawford’s Tesla car service for rides within a 2-mile radius. And there is more to come. Union Station is the centerpiece of a bigger $500 million redevelopment of downtown Denver’s transportation hub, with RTD rail lines and buses connecting downtown to surrounding communities, and the eagerly anticipated direct light rail access to/from Denver International Airport in early 2016.

FAMILY TRAVEL PICK (Starting at $300 per night) TURTLE BAY RESORT, OAHU, HAWAII If you are traveling with the pack and want to book a trip that is relaxing, adventurous, fun and most importantly, easy, Turtle Bay Resort in Oahu is your ideal destination. Set on 880 oceanfront acres, along 5 miles of unspoiled beach, Turtle Bay has just come off of a $45 million renovation. This is the only resort on the North Shore, and is located on the quiet Kuilima Point peninsula, providing guests with an outer-island experience, yet still close to some of the Oahu’s major attractions. And then there’s convenience of a direct flight to Honolulu from the West Coast — no puddle jumpers necessary. Every one of the 443 guestrooms has an ocean view, or guests can choose to stay in an oceanfront Beach Cottage, which includes a personal concierge, for an even more secluded experience. There are pools, tennis courts and championship golf courses, as well as 12 miles of oceanfront hiking and mountain biking trails surrounding the resort. Of course, a trip to the North Shore wouldn’t be complete without surfing, and Turtle Bay offers a great surfing school for novices like me. If that still doesn’t suit your appetite for adventure, you can also go heli-whale watching or, my pick — lava tube fishing. I’m not exactly sure what that is, but I’m willing to try anything once.

FOR FOOD AND WINE LOVERS (Starting at $600 per night) THE FARMHOUSE INN AND SPA, SONOMA, CALIF. For those who love great food and wine, there is The Farmhouse Inn and Spa located in California’s Russian River Valley. Owned by a fifth-generation farming family, the resort just completed an $8 million renovation that includes nine new rooms, new spa, remodeled pool area, and the creation of a number of outdoor spaces. With such a strong connection to the land, The Farmhouse Restaurant is the cornerstone of the property. Michelin-starred chef Steve Litke and estate wine director Allyson Gorsuch create an ever-changing menu that relies on ingredients sourced from the owners’ ranch and from other local artisan farmers and purveyors in Sonoma County. Rooms are beautifully designed with access to the outdoors, making it the perfect place to unwind. Take part in an in-room Somm experience

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customizing wine selections for each guest, as well as a wine box with wine notes from Gorsuch to drink in your room or on property and in-room snacks to accompany the selections. The new Spa at Farmhouse is also a natural extension of the Sonoma farminspired experience. The treatment menu of services incorporates spring forest honey and heirloom cider apples from the owners’ ranch along with herbs grown right in Farmhouse’s kitchen garden.

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LUXURY CARIBBEAN GETAWAY (Starting at $1,000 per night) MALLIOUHANA, ANGUILLA Thirty years to the day from its first opening, the all-new Malliouhana on the island of Anguilla reopened last November. This was after a three-year closure and 18-month end-to-end redesign spearheaded by interior designer Todd-Avery Lenahan, the man responsible for the new interiors of the Hotel Jerome. Located on a bluff overlooking Meads Bay and Turtle Cove with 360-degree views of the Caribbean Sea, Malliouhana is the first hotel to open on the island since 2009, and like the Jerome, is also being managed by Auberge. It offers just 44 ocean-view rooms and suites, two new infinity-edge pools, a dramatic open-air cliff-side The Restaurant, and the legendary Sunset Bar, with the Caribbean’s largest rum and wine collection in the region.

SUMMER IN EUROPE (Starting at $600 per night) ROSEWOOD CASTIGLION DEL BOSCO, MONTALCINO, ITALY I’ve been saying it all spring, but if you haven’t heard me shouting the news from the tile rooftops, hear me now: This is the year to visit Europe. The dollar is strong, and European destinations are clamoring for American travelers. A few years ago I spent a magical week at La Foce in the Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and ever since I’ve looked forward to returning to this amazing region. Now I need to go back because the Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco just reopened its historic Tuscan resort. A bucolic Italian property located in Montalcino, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco is set within one of the oldest and best-preserved estates in Italy in the heart of Val d’Orcia. The property features 23 suites, 10 villas, two on-site restaurant, a private golf course, and new programming for both children and adults. If and when I get there, my time will be spent at the estate’s winery. Castiglion del Bosco was one of the founding producers of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino, and is the fifth largest Brunello estate out of 230. Guests of the Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco have access to a private wine tour which includes a walk through the Capanna vineyard, a visit to the Members’ Cellar and finally taking part in a wine tasting of six wines, including the Cru of Brunello di Montacino, sampled with a selection of the best Tuscan cheeses, fresh home-made bread, the estate’s extra virgin olive oil and honey. Sign. Me. Up. If you can wait until fall to experience this resort, be sure to schedule your trip around the winery’s fall harvest event. Taking place annually at the end of September, exact dates will be revealed this July. Guests of all ages are welcome to come and harvest the Sangiovese grapes, followed by a picnic lunch.

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SKY’S THE LIMIT ($117,000) TCS WORLD TRAVEL’S’ AROUND THE WORLD TRIP With some time (23 days), and a bit of money ($117,000), you too can have the ultimate, ‘round the world adventure everyone has dreamed of doing with TCS Expeditions. This trip combines a seamless journey aboard a dedicated, custom 757 jet (180-degree flat-bed seats, on-board chef and doctor) for 52 travelers, with an itinerary that spans the globe. This year’s TCS trip took off from Kona, where it then stopped in Palau to guide guests on a jungle hike to the remote Jellyfish Lake, one of the best snorkeling spots in the world. The group then flew to Myanmar for four nights, which included time in Bagan, the heart of Buddhism in the region, and home to more than 2,000 temples, including the 300-foot-tall, gilded Shwedagon Pagoda. A couple of other stops in Africa and Colombia with a final return to the States. In January 2016, destinations will be Machu Picchu/Cusco, Easter Island, Bora Bora, The Great Barrier Reef, Taj Mahal, Petra and London. Believe it or not, there is a tangible cost benefit of doing a 23-day TCS trip at $117,000 versus a private jet. The flat fee includes transportation to these eight spectacular locations, guides at each destination, as well as all nights in five-star hotels and meals daily. If one wanted to do the same trip on, say, an eight-passenger private jet, air travel alone is estimated to cost between $300,000 and $600,000. So there you have it, $117,000 is your deal of the day.

Amiee White Beazley writes about travel for the Aspen Times Weekly. Reach her at awb@awbeazley.com or follow her @awbeazley1.

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A HAPPY EASTER

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FOR HUNDREDS OF locals and guests, Easter Sunday began with a Sunrise Service atop Aspen Mountain led by the Aspen Chapel. For this year’s celebration, the traditional musical performances and Easter service were enhanced with a special occasion — the wedding of the Rev. Gregg Anderson and his longtime fiancée Carolyn Ethridge.

Throughout the day, Easter egg hunts hosted by the Yellow Brick School, Hotel Jerome and The Little Nell brought kids to their courtyards. Both hotels and other local establishments also presented elaborate brunches with several including a guest appearance by the Easter bunny.

Tom Anderson serving as the officiant for his brother Gregg Anderson and his bride Carolyn Ethridge’s Easter wedding on Aspen Mountain. MarySue Bonetti photo.

Sisters Lily, Stella and Hannah Sgroi in their Easter best. Luka Smalls and his mom Anda celebrate her birthday at Easter Sunrise Service. Baby bunny Alexandra Ferretti with her mom on Easter Sunday.

A happy Easter with Danielle, Harper and Paul Noto.

Ava and Vivien Pihlstrom of Minneapolis with The Little Nell’s Easter Bunny.

Silas and Roman Del Grasso celebrating Easter with their grandparents.

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Amos Whiting, Aly Erdman and their son Caspian at an Easter egg hunt in Emma.

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LOCAL AUTHOR IMAGINES A LIFE OF A PIONEERING JOCKEY IN ‘THE SHEPHERDESS OF SIENNA’ NOVELIST LINDA LAFFERTY has carved out a literary niche by finding women who have previously been relegated to historical footnotes and fashioning them into fully realized characters. A young assistant to a bloodletter in Hapsburg-era Prague (“The Bloodletter’s Daughter”). The “Blood Countess” of 17th century Slovakia (“House of Bathory”). An Ottoman seductress (“The Drowning Guard”). These women propel the stories in Lafferty’s richly imagined historical landscapes. So it’s no surprise that when, on a trip to Tuscany five years ago, Lafferty began hearing stories about a humble young shepherdess who became the first woman to ride a horse in the Palio di Siena race, a new novel was born. Titled “The Shepherdess of Siena,” the recently published novel is a portrait of Virginia Tacci, who raced in the Palio in 1581 and remains just one of two women to do so. During a three-week stay in Siena in 2010, the local author and retired Aspen schoolteacher was writing a different book but also looking for a new subject. “I was so enamored of it that I wanted to find a story,” Lafferty says of Siena. As she heard tales about Tacci at the Palio, her ears perked up. “She is truly the heroine of Siena, I found, and I thought, ‘Wow, there is a novel,’” she recalled. Lafferty started researching — reading every book she could find

about the Palio and its history, and about the era’s powerful de Medici family, while digging through archives for information on Tacci. As it turns out, there isn’t much. “I could only find fragments,” she says. She did find a letter from Siena’s governor to Granduca Franceso de’ Medici in 1581 — which Lafferty found in a Medici archive — about Tacci’s uncanny equestrian skills and ability to tame wild colts. She found poetry written for Tacci in the same period. But after 1581, there is no historical record of Tacci. The trail going cold may have been a blessing for a fiction writer like Lafferty. Unbound by historical fact, she was able to invent a life for Tacci. Her research also brought Lafferty to meet Rosanna Bonelli, who in 1957 became the only other woman to ride in the Palio, and who gave her a sense of the male-dominated culture of the Palio. Though she speaks Italian conversationally, the arcane Renaissance language in the archives was a challenge. She enlisted an Aspen-based expert to help translate. “It’s like translating Shakespeare,” she says. “It’s been really a stimulating experience, looking at all of these Medici documents.” A horse lover and polo player herself, Lafferty was able to bring her own equestrian expertise to the project. But she also spent time watching the races and interviewing today’s top riders in Siena, to learn about the unique strategy, wheeling and dealing that happens between teams before

the bi-annual race. “I dived right in,” she said. “I know a lot about horses, but this is a whole different sub-culture.” “The Shepherdess of Siena” is Lafferty’s fourth published novel since her 2012 debut, “The Bloodletter’s Daughter.” Last year she won the Colorado Book Award for Historical Fiction for “The Drowning Guard: A Novel of the Ottoman Empire.” She is nominated again this year, in the Thriller category, for “The House of Bathory.” Four books into her late-blooming career as a novelist, the journey from inspiration to research to finishing a book has gotten smoother for Lafferty. “I think I have made a lot of progress, in that I know what to look for

when I’m doing my research,” she says. “Each path is different with the books. But I feel like I have a better idea of where I’m going.” Lafferty is currently at work on a novel about a woman who fought in the Russian Guard Infantry and Cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars, for which she spent some of the winter researching in Russia. For that project, which she expects to finish by summer, she has a rich historical record to work from: she found a diary written by her subject. “Sometimes you do find enough information,” she said. “But it’s always enough because, as a fiction writer, I get to make it up.” atravers@aspentimes.com

Lafferty brought some of her equestrian expertise to her new novel, “The Shepherdess of Siena,” which is about the first woman to race in the Palio di Siena.

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This senior fella is guessed to be about 12 years old. He is an awesome little guy, very happy and friendly. We are guessing him to be a terrier mix of some sort, maybe with some Chihuahua. He weighs just under 20 pounds. He is so lovable and typical to little dogs, has a big personality. He LOVES people and gets along extremely well with other dogs. This guy even smiles in his sleep! He is healthy, neutered, current on his vaccinations, had a dental and is micro chipped. If you have room in your heart for a best friend, he would love to fill the role! Just go to www. luckydayrescue.org and then call Kelley on 970-379-4606. LUCKY DAY ANIMAL RESCUE OF COLORADO

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THELISTINGS THURSDAY, APRIL 9 ASPEN SHORTSFEST — 5:30 and 8:30 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Animation, comedy, drama and documentary shorts from around the world followed by filmmaker Q&A. ENCORE — 8 p.m., Zeno’s Aspen, 501 E. Dean St., Aspen. Live music by Steve Peer, Terry Bannon and Damian Smith. NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS AND ANDERS OSBORNE PRESENT N.M.O. — 8:30 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Southern rock and blues. Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reserved seating is available for $45. 970-544-9800

FRIDAY, APRIL 10 DAMIAN SMITH AND TERRY BANNON — 4 p.m., New Belgium Ranger Station, 100 Elbert Lane, No. M-115, Snowmass Village. Live music. 970-925-8245 ASPEN SHORTSFEST — 5:30 and 8:30 p.m., Wheeler Opera House,

APRIL 9 - 15, 2015 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Animation, comedy, drama and documentary shorts from around the world followed by filmmaker Q&A. DOMINIC WILLSDON — 6 p.m., Aspen Art Museum, 590 N. Mill St., Aspen. Featuring the Leanne & George Roberts curator of education and public programs at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, an adjunct professor in curatorial practice at the California College of the Arts, former cloud curator of the 9th Mercosul Biennial in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and curatorial correspondent for the Liverpool Biennial in Liverpool, England. 970-925-8050 THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS — 8:30 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Bluegrass and folk. Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reserved seating is available for $50. 970-544-9800

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 ASPEN SHORTSFEST — Noon, 3:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Animation, comedy, drama and

documentary shorts from around the world followed by filmmaker Q&A. ENCORE — 8 p.m., Zeno’s Aspen, 501 E. Dean St., Aspen. Live music by Steve Peer, Terry Bannon and Damian Smith. BERKEL BEATS: END OF SEASON PARTY — 9 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Tickets available when doors open the night of the show. Dubstep, bass and electronic. No one younger than 21 permitted. 970-544-9800

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 ASPEN SHORTSFEST — 2 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Animation, comedy, drama and documentary shorts from around the world followed by filmmaker Q&A. BOOMBOX WITH MIKEY THUNDER — 8 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Rock and electronic. Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 970-544-9800

MONDAY, APRIL 13 ANDY FRASCO — 9 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Blues and rock. Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. $5 surcharge for those younger than 21. 970-544-9800

TUESDAY, APRIL 14 WINTER WORDS: RUTH OZEKI — 6 p.m., Paepcke Auditorium, Aspen. Featuring filmmaker and author of the novels “My Year of Meats” and “All Over Creation.”

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 STEEL PULSE — 8:30 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Reggae. Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reserved seating is available for $65. 970-544-9800 SPRING FEVER POETRY BROTHEL — 8:30 p.m., Justice Snow’s, 328 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Poetry performances. Clients can place bids for their favorite poems. Audience participation welcome. RSVP by calling 970-429-8192.

Luxury, Privacy and Convenience are all wrapped up on this magnificent 5 bedroom river home 10 minutes to Aspen, Snowmass Village and Basalt for a below replacement value of $3,500,000 • Do you know a boy who would love to have his own private waters to fish? • How about a man who loves his privacy? • Or a woman who wants to wake up to the morning sun overlooking the river and gazing out over the ranch lands of Woody Creek? Call Tom today to begin your river property search

TOM MELBERG

970.379.1297

tmelberg@rof.net

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A S P E N T I M E S W E E K LY

Apr il 9 - Apr il 15 , 2015

Modern Day Mountain Lodge

The Property: Private parcel, ski-in/ski-out access, Snowmass Mountain views, endless hiking, sunken hot tub, waterfall, and impeccable landscaping The House: 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 5,582 sq ft, Robert Trown design, custom furnishings, elevator, A/C, 1 wood and 4 gas-burning fireplaces The Price: $8,250,000 Furnished

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Jobs Accounting Accounting Full charge bookkeeper wanted for a construction company in New Castle, CO. A/R - A/P Payroll - Job Costing Budgets and Financial Statements. Full time position, 5 years of experience preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered. Testing will be required. E/E/O

We are looking for a part time or full time MA / LPN / RN for a position with an established allergy practice. Excellent team member who provides quality patient care and demonstrates a commitment to the practice. Competitive pay and excellent benefits 401k / Health Insurance Email resumes to

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Hospitality Restaurant Manager

Send Resume to:

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Customer Service Blazing Adventures

is seeking passionate, fun loving people to fill office sales positions for summer.

Call 970-923-4544 to apply.

Education Early Childhood Teacher Growing Years School is seeking a FT Early Childhood Teacher for our 3-5 year old classroom. Must be in compliance with the requirements of 7.702.54, 7.702.57, or 7.702.53 of the Colorado Department of Human Services (Lead Teacher Qualified). Minimum of 1 year work experience in a school setting. If you are creative, responsible, professional, self-motivated, and have a genuine love for young children come join our team! Benefits include competitive salary, paid vacation, continuing education, bus passes. Bilingual a plus. Please email resume to growingyears@sopris.net or pick up an application at Growing Years - 151 School St. Basalt. No phone calls please.

Reynolds Plantation is seeking a FT Restaurant Manager. The Manager will oversee service in one of our full service restaurants. 3-5 years managerial experience in F&B required. Full Benefits.

Apply online at www.reynoldsplanta tion.com/careers. Christy Steverson 706-467-1269 csteverson@reynolds plantation.com

www.reynoldsplantation.com

1000 Vista Drive Greensboro GA

Office/Clerical Legal Assistant Aspen law firm is seeking a Sr. Litigation Legal Assistant. Candidates must have litigation and trial support experience, 5+ years preferred, transcription experience, strong written communication skills, proofreading, excellent computer knowledge, "can-do" work ethic, strong organization skills and attention to detail. Send response to 11092446 c/o classifieds@cmnm.org

Executive Assistant Seeking an intelligent, adaptable executive assistant with exceptional communication skills and the ability to maintain tact and discretion when dealing with high-end clientele. This full time position will require: â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to function well in high-paced and ever changing environment â&#x20AC;˘ Work well within a diverse team â&#x20AC;˘ Flexibility and dedication to occasionally be available outside regular business hours. â&#x20AC;˘ Real estate and/or legal experience Privileged information such as resumes, current employment and personal details are treated with complete confidentiality.

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Office/Clerical Office Manager/ Admin. Assistant New real estate office in MidValley Looking for a talented candidate with the following skills: â&#x20AC;˘ Detail Oriented â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent Communication â&#x20AC;˘ Organized â&#x20AC;˘ Team Player â&#x20AC;˘Supportive â&#x20AC;˘ "Can-do" Attitude RE License Preferred but not required Send resume to: rjsalv@aol.com Reservations/Front Office Career Opportunity

The Laurelwood Condominiums in Snowmass Village is looking for a Reservation / Front Office professional. Qualified candidate should have previous reservation/front office exp, excellent computer skills, be organized, outgoing, handle multiple tasks in a busy environment & have schedule flexibility. This FT position offers excellent growth opportunity to learn all aspects of property management. Please send your resume to jdowns@sopris.net or fax to 970-923-5314.

Professional Real Estate Broker: New real estate office in MidValley hiring real estate brokers. Must enjoy challenges and be an integral part of a growing team. Competitive compensation structures available. Colorado Real Estate License required. Please email cover letter and resume to rjsalv@aol.com

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The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, rated the #1 Resort in the USA by Conde Nast, is hiring â&#x20AC;˘ Outdoor Adventure Guides â&#x20AC;˘ Wranglers â&#x20AC;˘ Cook I â&#x20AC;˘ Cook II â&#x20AC;˘ Servers â&#x20AC;˘ Bartenders to join our Summer 2015 team. See our website for more information on the ranch& to apply online: www.brushcreekranch. com/careers.

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Taster's Pizza

in Snowmass is now hiring delivery drivers and front of the house staff for the off season and upcoming summer season. Delivery drivers must have a valid drivers license. Please apply in person at the Snowmass Village location in the Snowmass Center.

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Keyholder/Supervisor & Retail Associates Join an award-winning, globally distributed b r a n d o f high-performance, technical clothing, apparel and equipment. Apply online at jarden.jobs and search for Job ID 103718 or email retail@marmot.com with questions. Marmot is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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~Cooks, Prep Cooks, lovers of the Kitchen craft~ Valley Art Cafe Part-time Seasonal Seeking capable, creative, hardworking team players for fun, busy, dynamic summer kitchen. May-Sept. valleyartcafe@gmail.co m Aspen CO

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Excavation Services is hiring experienced heavy equipment operators and CDL drivers. We provide benefits. Please call 970-963-8355 or email resume to troy@excavation services.biz Construction Mngt. Experience with highend residential & construction management software. Strong organization skills required. S e n d r e s u m e aspenbuilder15@gmail.com

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Rentals Aspen

1 BD 1 BA furn. Aspen Wild Condo. Patio, FP, Parking. W/D NS. NP. $2,200/mo. to Nov. 30. Util inc. 970-379-1990

2BD, 2BA Condo Quiet location w/ views 5 min to town, on bus route W/D, NS/NP, Furn. $2900/mo Stirling Peak Properties 970-920-2300

3br/3ba furn. Aspen core, NS/NP, views, 1yr $4,200/mo+util, Short $6,500+ 970-948-6815

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MID-VALLEY SHOP AND STUDIO SPACES Workshop & studio spaces for rent in Basalt. Sizes vary. Perfect for artists, craftspeople, tradespeople, & designers. 970/618-1231

DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE 2 blocks from the gondola. $42/sq.ft +NNN Justin Addison 970.306-3856 cell

For Sale By Owner For sale in No Name, just east of Glenwood Springs: Single family home on one-half acre. Two bedrooms plus loft, double car garage, backs up to the river. Bay window and winding staircase.

justin@masonmorse.com

Coldwell Banker Mason Morse

$425,000

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Aspen - $1,189,000

Aspen - $1,695,000

85 RIVERDOWN DRIVE - North 40 5 BD+office, 3.5 BA. Exterior lot overlooking RF River. Spacious 3-story w/garden level walk out. Beautiful views, great natural light. Gorgeous, pine hardwood floors. Aspen School Dist.

Smuggler Park, new construction, 3bdrm/2bath (master suite), Aspen School district, on bus route, walking distance to town, 2 car parking + garage, storage basement, great views. Brokers protected

75 Riverdown Drive WARM, CONTEMPORARY HOME OFFERS EASY, STYLISH LIVING. 5BD/4BA, 2 Car Heated Garage 3,529 SF, Expansive river views in North 40. Use ADU for rental income or as perfect guest suite.

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970.948.7206

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Aspen Village - $779,000

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Aspen - $1,168,000

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Walk to schools, shops & restaurants from this Old Town Basalt 4BR, 5 bath home. Private entry ADU & Sopris views. Unfurnished. LT lease. $3,500+ 859-221-7903

IMPECCABLE ASPEN SKI HOME

4 BD 5 BA Fully furnished single family home on Baby Doe. in Snowmass Village No Pets. No smoking. $7 5 0 0 p e r month First, last & security. Long-term lease. Sharon Hall 970-618-4957 aspensnowmasshome s@gmail.com

Rentals Basalt Area

- Michael

JUST SOLD

Rentals Office Space No other advertising vehicle has the reach of newspapers.

Furn 2BR 2BA 3 blocks to gondola. Top Floor. W/D, A/C, $3800/m LT. NS/NP 716-544-2079

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Carbondale - $580,000

Snowmass Village - $399,000

Commercial New Castle - $389,000

Own a gorgeous 1-bed/1 bath, sunny, contemporary, remodeled Seasons Four condo in Snowmass Village. Beautiful hardwood floors, brand new carpeting with updated kitchen and woodburning fireplace. Excellent long or short term rental property or just your own little paradise. SeasonsFourCondo.com This is free market house within 9 miles from down town Aspen city. It's a beautiful 2300 SF house and 5700 SF lot and it's in Aspen District School.The nicest lot in this subdivision. Upstairs 3 bedroom, 2 baths.

Scott

(970)799-9398 damarisroslina@hotmail.com

Melissa Temple

970.948.8261 melissa@bjac.net AspenSnowmassProperties.com

LIONS RIDGE ~ ACREAGE AND VIEWS Room for all in this 5 bd 4.5 bth home on over 2 acres. Enjoy views off the decks of the bedrooms on 2nd level. New kitchen, carpet, septic and drain field. Located just moments to Carbondale and Basalt.

Brenda Wild

970-379-2299 brendawildaspen@gmail.com

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY â&#x20AC;˘ 2-story, brick building â&#x20AC;˘ 2 residential units â&#x20AC;˘ 2 commercial units â&#x20AC;˘ Downtown New Castle â&#x20AC;˘ MLS #131969

Michelle James

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

Jim & Anita Bineau

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SNOWMASS A private 25+/- acre ranchette on the banks of the Roaring Fork River featuring a lovely three bedroom, three bath home as well as a 6,500 sq. ft. horse barn with separate two-bedroom apartment. $2,495,000 MLS#: 132579

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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. Call for Appointment Buyers agents welcome 970-376-3328

Audi A3 S-line TDI 2010

Audi A4 2.0 Quattro 2010

Chrysler Town and Country 2001

Dodge 3500 Megacab 2008

Sports package. 4 door. Excellent condition. 90K TDI/Diesel Sunroof. Heated seats. amyrhearoo@aol.com

2.0 Premium 2010 4 door 71000mi Great condition. tiptronic transmission. Sunroof. AWD. lots of extras Awesome car, need to sell! Blue/Grey

All wheel drive. Good condition.

52,500 6.7 Cummins Diesel 9'2" Boss V-Plow skarpo67@aol.com

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Only asking $3000 OBO Located in Gypsum 970-376-0650

Dodge Challenger RT 2009

Dodge RAM 1500 2014

Ford Falcon Convertible 1963

Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 - 2005

Dutchman kodiak24BHSL 2013

Dodge Challenger RT 2009Track Pack 35,000 Manual transmission. 5.7 Hemi Steve

Express Quad Cab 4x4 4 door. Like new condition. 4,800 miles Auto transmission. 5.7L V8 HEMI LOTS of upgrades. True Blue Pearl

6 cyl. Auto Trans Elect Top 79431 miles Good Condition $13,000.00 OBO

Dutchman kodiak 24BHSL 2013 24BHSL Excellent condition. 2000 Michaelflynn Michaelflnn38@gmail.com bunkhouse 1slideout used twice 17500.00 970 379-8765

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$24,000 970-618-8630 Honda ST1100 - 1991

$42,000 970-946-9443

$30,000 970-948-6610

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Super cab, V6 motor, automatic. No power locks or windows. Equipped with Alpine stereo with Sirius built in. Located in Eagle. High mileage but well maintained. PRICE REDUCED!! $5,500 Call or text 970-376-2176

KTM 205SX-F 2015

KTM 350CXF 2011

Yamaha Silverado 2006

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26315 actual miles. Excellent condition. New HEL braided brake lines. New Rifle windshield, new Corbin seat. Original owners manual & service manual. Handlebar tie down strap. $4900.00. MSTA Vinny 970-925-6103 or 970-379-3755.

Only 10hrs. MANY extras, and ALL OEM Parts included.

Street legal. Less than 500 miles. Like new condition. 10k with all accessories.

$8,250 Will entertain serious offers. Text only; 970-389-3498

All yours for $7,000 Call 970-376-0215 Located in Grand Junction Area

Children/Baby Items

Clothing

Fireplaces/Stoves Tappen Wood Stove

Merch andise

Older model. Needs 5-6 inner bricks. In great condition.

$250 OBO

Peg Perego High Chair

Three years old. Originally retailed for $275. Selling for $85. Eagle 970-390-9787

Cameras/Photo Equipment

Vintage Photo

Equipment

Technal Dry Mount Press 500. Includes manuals. $400

Call Lisa 970-404-1701 30

Oakley Originate Long Fit Ski Jacket.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-1 2-801, C.R.S. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARY ESHBAUGH HAYES, Deceased Case Number 2015PR30006 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 [ ] Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before August 2, 2015 , or the claims may be forever barred Clayton James Hayes and Pauli Hayes as Co Personal Representatives 7120 Naakea St. Honolulu, Hawaii 96825 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly April 2, 9, and 16, 2015. (11054185) NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOYCE K. MURRAY aka JOYCE MURRAY , D e c e a s e d . C a s e N u m b e r : 2015PR30012 Division 5 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Pitkin, County, Colorado on or before August 5, 2015 (date)*, or the claims may be forever barred. Scott McDonald, Personal Representative c/o William R. Meyer, Esq. The Meyer Law Firm, P.C. 250 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 301 Boulder, CO 80302 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly April 2, 9 and 16, 2015. (11056302) PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Westbank Development 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: PARCEL A: That portion of H.E.S. No. 112 situated In Township 10 and 11 South, Range 85 West of the 6th P.M., Pitkin County, Colorado, described as follows:

Beginning at Corner No. 10 of said H.E.S. No. 112; thence South 04°13'00" West, a distance of 353.46 feet along said H.E.S. No. 112 line to a point on line between Corners No. 10 and 9; thence East a distance of 227.25 feet to the West bank of Castle Creek; thence North 23°03'00" West, a distance of 197.23 feet along the West bank of Castle Creek; thence North 03°04'30" West, a distance of 170.30 feet along West bank of Castle Creek to a point on the line between Corners 10 and 11 of said H.E.S. No. 112; thence North 89°32'00" West, a distance of 114.90 feet along the line between Comers No. 10 and 11 of said H.E.S. No. 112 to Corner No. 10, The Point of Beginning. PARCEL B: A tract of land situated in H.E.S. No. 112, Township 10 and 11 South, Range 85 West of the 6th P.M., being more fully described as follows: Beginning at Corner No. 9 of said H.E.S. No. 112, a stone monument in place; thence North 04°13'00" East, a distance of 649.74 feet along 9-10 of said H.E.S. No. 112; thence East a distance of 227.25 feet to a point on the West bank of Castle Creek; thence Southerly along the West bank of Castle Creek the following courses and distances: South 23°30'00" East, a distance of 135.00 feet; South 15°00'00" East, a distance of 150.00 feet; South 04°30'00" East, a distance of 80.00 feet; South 00°24'00" West, a distance of 187.00 feet; South 15°00'00" East, a distance or 150.00 feet; South 05°00'00" West, a distance of 132.00 feet; South 17°00'00" East, a distance of 220.00 feet; South 19°02'00" West, a distance of 83.00 feet; thence departing from said West bank North 54°55'58" West, a distance of 87.54 feet; thence North 15°05'11" West, a distance of 299.10 feet; thence South 84°53'00" West, a distance of 333.29 feet; thence North 04°20'00" West, a distance of 23.19 feet to a point on line 8-9 of said H.E.S. No. 112; thence North 20°56'16" East, a distance of 128.71 feet alone said line 8-9 to the Point of Beginning. EXCEPT that portion of Parcels A and B conveyed by Dale Launer to The James D. Stringer Trust, U/T/A dated August 30, 1995, by Deed recorded February 13, 2013, at Reception No. 596981. County of Pitkin, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 245 & 289 Conundrum Road, Aspen Co 81611 Said Petition shall be heard at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of said District on May 12, 2015, 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 April 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2015. (11088885) Beginning at Corner No. 10 of said H.E.S. No. 112; thence South 04°13'00" West, a distance of 353.46 feet along said H.E.S. No. 112 line to a point on line between Corners No. 10 and 9; thence East a distance of 227.25 feet to the West bank of Castle Creek; thence North 23°03'00" West, a distance of 197.23 feet along the West bank of Castle Creek; thence North 03°04'30" West, a distance of 170.30 feet along West bank of Castle Creek to a point on the line between Corners 10 and 11 of said H.E.S. No. 112; thence North 89°32'00" West, a distance of 114.90 feet along the line between Comers No. 10 PUBLIC and 11 NOTICE of said H.E.S. No. 112 to Corner No. 10, The Point of Beginning. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Music Associates of Aspen, Inc. has filed a Petition with the Basalt Water Conservancy District requesting the inclusion into said District of the following described lands located in PARCEL B:of Pitkin, State of Colorado, to wit: the County A tract all of land H.E.S. that No. Music 112, TownKnown men situated by these in presents Associates of Aspen, Inc., being the owner of a tract of land ship 10 and South, Range 85 West of the 6th (1) - “Lot 1”, as shown on the Amended Final Plat of comprised of 11 three smaller parcels of land; PARCEL P.M., more fully M.A.A.being Inc. Filing No.1,described recordedas in follows: Plat Book 4 at Page 466; PARCEL (2) - the “Exempt Tract”, as shown and described on the Exemption Plat of Lot 1-A, M.A.A. Inc. Filing No. 1 (a Re-Plat of Lot 1, M.A.A. Inc. Beginning at also Corner No. as 9 of said H.E.S. No. School 112, Campus, as shown and described in Plat Book 6 at Filing No. 1) known The Aspen Music a stone monument place; Page 148; PARCELin(3) - the “Transfer Parcel”, as shown on the Bishop/M.A.A. Inc. Lot Line Adjustment thence North 04°13'00" East, Plat, recorded in Plat Book 90 aatdistance Page 35,ofall649.74 being in the SW1/4 of Section 13 and the Government Lot 2 feet along 9-10 of said H.E.S. No. 112; of Section 14, Township 10 South, Range 85 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Pitkin County, State of thence East a distance of 227.25 described feet to a point on Colorado, being more particularly as follows: the West bank of Castle Creek; thence Southerly along theCorner West of bank Castle14 also being the southeast corner of said Lot 1 M.A.A. Beginning at the Southeast saidofSection Creek the following courses and distances: Inc. Filing No. 1, with all bearings relative to a bearing of N00°13'20”E between the Bureau of Land Management, Brass Caps at the Southeast Corner and the East 1/4 Corner of said Section 14, thence South 23°30'00" East, a distance 135.00 feet; N88°39'15”W along the southerly of line of said Lot 1 a distance of 395.24 feet to the southwesterly corner of South 15°00'00" East,Final a distance 150.00Inc. feet; said Lot 1, Amended Plat ofofM.A.A. Filing No. 1; thence along the westerly boundary of said Lot South 04°30'00" East, a distance of 80.00 feet; 1 the following five (5) courses; 1) N02°01'48”W a distance of 157.90 feet, 2) N31°53'12”E a distance of South West, a distance of 187.00offeet; 448.1400°24'00" feet, 3) N48°01'34”W a distance 347.38 feet, 4) N78°21'48”W a distance of 110.00 feet, 5) South 15°00'00" East, a distance 150.00 feet; N41°44'14”W a distance of 183.37orfeet to the southeasterly right-of-way line of Castle Creek Road, 30 feet South f r o m 05°00'00" t h e c eWest, n t e ral idistance n e o f ofs 132.00 a i d r feet; oad as it currently exists; thence along South 17°00'00" East, a distance of 220.00 feet; aid southeasterly right-of-way line the following four (4) courses: 1) N64°51'54”E a distance of 131.13 feet, South 19°02'00" West, distance of 83.00 2) 70.44 feet along the a arc of a curve to thefeet; left having a central angle of 13°27'10”, a radius of 300.00 feet thence departing frombears said N58°08'19”E, West bank North and a long chord which 70.28 feet, 3) N51°24'44”E a distance of 390.59 feet, 4) 54°55'58" West, a distance of 87.54feet feet; N48°13'23”E a distance of 131.53 to a point on the northerly line of Government Lot 2 of said Section thence North 15°05'11" West, a distance of 299.10 a distance of 75.57 feet to the easterly line of said 14; thence along said northerly line S89°12'22”E feet; Section 14; thence along said easterly line N00°13'20”E a distance of 66.26 feet to said southeasterly thence Southline 84°53'00" West, a distance of 333.29 right-of-way of Castle Creek Road; thence along said southeasterly right-of-way line the following feet; seven (7) courses: 1) N48°59'51”E a distance of 225.68 feet, 2) N45°05'30”E a distance of 152.90 feet, 3) thence North 04°20'00" West, a distance of N44°39'05”E 23.19 N47°19'02”E a distance of 152.08 feet, 4) a distance of 150.85 feet, 5) N44°29'15”E a feet to a point on linefeet, 8-9 of6)said H.E.S. No. 112; the arc of a curve to the left having a central angle of distance of 126.07 182.73 feet along thence North 20°56'16" East,feet a distance of 128.71 10°40'59”, a radius of 980.00 and a long chord which bears N39°08'46”E, 182.46 feet, 7) N33°48'16”E feet alone said line 8-9 to the Pointdeparting of Beginning. a distance of 45.87 feet; thence said southeasterly right-of-way line S42°01'48”E along the southeasterly line of said “Exempt Tract” as shown and described in Plat Book 6 at Page 148 a distance of EXCEPT that of Parcelswith A and conveyed 278.39 feet to portion the intersection the B 4-5 line of said Beatrice Placer M.S. 11426; thence S27°15'51”W by Dale Launer to The D. southwesterly Stringer Trust,line of said “Exempt Tract” a distance of 362.98 feet; along said 4-5 line also James being the U/T/A August byalong Deedthe recorded thencedated departing said 30, 4-5 1995, line and easterly and southerly lines of the “Transfer Parcel” as shown February 13, 2013, at Reception No. 596981. Plat the following nine (9) courses: 1) S40°29'37”E along on said Bishop/M.A.A. Inc. Lot Line Adjustment the 1-2 line of the Bonanza Placer M.S. 5840 a distance of 798.19 feet to corner #1 of said Bonanza County State ofalong Colorado Placer, of 2) Pitkin, S00°13'54'W the 16-1 line of Bonanza Placer a distance of 529.05 feet to corner #16 of said Bonanza Placer, 3) N89°59'27”E along the 15-16 line of the Bonanza Placer a distance of 5.31 feet to Also known by street and number as:4)245 & 289 Corner #15 of said Bonanza Placer, S85°07'16”W along the 15-14 line of said Bonanza Placer a Conundrum Road,feet Aspen Co 81611 distance of 36.85 to corner #14 of said Bonanza Placer, 5) departing said 15-14 line N43°25'26”W a distance of 632.46 feet, 6) S80°19'07”W a distance of 220.33 feet, 7) S22°52'52”W a distance of 161.75 Said Petition shall be heard at the feet, regular feet, 8) S32°15'24”W a distance of 271.26 9) S71°20'21”W a distance of 395.47 feet to a point on the meeting theofBoard of Directors of said District easterly of line Section 14; thence along said on easterly line S00°13'20”W, 412.89 feet to the Point of May 12, 2015, 7:00containing P.M. at the Comfort & or less. Beginning, said at Parcel 38.48 acres,Inn more Suites, 920 Cowen Dr., Carbondale, Colorado, when and where ap- of the Board of Directors of said District on April 14, Said Petition shallall bepersons heard atinterested the regularshall meeting pear showP.M. cause, in writing, said Petition 2015,and at 7:00 at the Comfortwhy Inn & Suites, 920 Cowen Dr., Carbondale, Colorado, when and where should not be granted. shall The appear failure ofand anyshow person to in writing, why said Petition should not be granted. all persons interested cause, file a written objection shall be taken as an assent shall be taken as an assent to the inclusion of the The failure of any person to file a written objection to the inclusion oflands the above-described lands with-objections may be filed in advance of said meeting by above-described within the District. Written in the District. Written objections may be filed P.O. in Box 974, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602. mailing to the Basalt Water Conservancy District, advance of said meeting by mailing to the Basalt Water Conservancy District, P.O. Box 974, GlenBASALT WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT wood 81602. By: /s/Springs, Chad J.Colorado Lee Chad J. Lee - Secretary BASALT WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT By: /s/ Chad J. Aspen Lee Times Weekly on March 19 and 26, 2015 and April 2 and 9, 2015. (11030823) Published in the Chad J. Lee - Secretary A S P E N T I M E S W E E K L Y V Apr il 9, 2015 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly April 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2015. (11088885)

M O N DAY- F R I DAY 8 : 3 0 A M TO 5 : 0 0 P M 970. 3 8 4 - 9 1 3 5 L E G A L S @ AS P E N T I M E S .CO M PUBLIC NOTICE Of DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

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 legally described property: Lots A through D of Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado, commonly known as the Ute City Bank Building, 501 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen, Colorado, 81611, by order of the Community Development Director on April 1st, 2015. The Applicants, David Avalos and Pamela Davis, received approval for the Sale of Locally-Made Products in Common Areas of a Commercial Building, located in the arcade of the Ute City Bank Building at 501 E. Hyman Avenue. For further information contact Rebecca Levy, at the City of Aspen Community Development Dept. 130 S. Galena St, Aspen, Colorado (970) 920-5090.

Public Notice is given on March 16, 2015 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a [ ] Minor Child [ X] Adult has been filed with the Pitkin County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Chakriya Heng be changed to Kiara Heng Soderberg Jonna Goldstone Clerk of Court Glenita Melnick Deputy Clerk Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on March 26, 2015 and April 2 and 9, 2015. (11040754)

s/ City of Aspen Publish in the Aspen Times on April 9th, 2015 (11091566) NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO 15-12-801, C.R.S. NOTICE TO CREDITORS PUBLIC NOTICE Of DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL Aspen 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: 1450 Crystal Lake Road, Parcel ID 2737-181-32-019, by PUD Amendment, Subdivision Amendment, Commercial Design Amendment and Lodge and Affordable Housing Growth Management Reviews, approved by City Council in Ordinance 7, Series of 2015. For further information contact Jessica Garrow, at the City of Aspen Community Development Dept. 130 S. Galena St, Aspen, Colorado, jessica.garrow@cityofaspen.com, (970) 429-2780.

Estate of Elaine J. Santucci, Deceased Case Number 2015PR30007 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Pitkin , County, Colorado, on or before July 26th, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred. Richard A. Knezevich Personal Representative for Estate of Elaine J. Santucci 533 East Hopkins Avenue Third Floor Aspen, Colorado 81611 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on March 26, 2015 and April 2 and 9, 2015. (11045008)

s/ City of Aspen Publish in The Aspen Times on April 9, 2015 (11091518)

DISTRICT COURT, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO 506 East Main Street, Aspen Colorado 81611 (970) 925-7635 Plaintiffs: NOAH WEMPE and GEORGIA WEMPE v. Defendants: REDSTONE RANCH ACRES, INC., a Colorado corporation, RALPH L. ANTONIDES, FLORENCE L. ANTONIDES, and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action Case Number: 2015CV030032 Division: Anne Marie McPhee, Atty. Reg. No. 32327 Oates, Knezevich, Gardenswartz, Kelly & Morrow, P.C. 533 E. Hopkins Avenue, Suite 201 Aspen, Colorado 81611 Telephone: (970) 920-1700 Facsimile: (970) 920-1121 e-mail: amm@okglaw.com SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION] THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be completed on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiffs in and to the real property situate in Pitkin County, Colorado, more particularly described as: MAIN PARCEL

April 9, 2015 NOTICE TO MORTGAGEES IN THE ASPEN SQUARE CONDOMINIUMS COMMUNITY Notice is hereby given to all mortgagees within the Aspen Square Condominiums community in Pitkin County, Colorado, that the Aspen Square Condominium Association, Inc. is seeking mortgagee approval of a proposed Limited Amendment to the Declaration - Aspen Square Condominium (the "Proposed Amendment"). The Proposed Amendment can be obtained at the following address: HindmanSanchez P.C., 5610 Ward Road, Ste. 300, Arvada, CO 80002. Failure of any mortgagee to deliver a negative response to the Aspen Square Condominium Association, Inc., c/o HindmanSanchez P.C., 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300, Arvada, CO 80002, within 60 days shall be deemed consent on behalf of the mortgagee. Published in the Aspen Times Weekly April 9 and 16, 2015 (11088347)

PUBLIC NOTICE RE:AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF ASPEN LAND USE CODE REGARDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING MITIGATION FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Monday, April 27, 2015, at a meeting to begin at 5:00 p.m. before the Aspen City Council, Council Chambers, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, to determine if an amendment to the text of the Land Use Code should be pursued. The potential amendment would modify the requirements for affordable housing mitigation for residential construction. For further information, contact Chris Bendon at the City of Aspen Community Development Department, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, C O , ( 9 7 0 ) 4 2 9 - 2 7 6 5 , chris.bendon@cityofaspen.com s/ Steven Skadron, Mayor Aspen City Council Published in the Aspen Times on April 9, 2015 (11091611)

PUBLIC NOTICE RE:AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF ASPEN LAND USE CODE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Monday April 27, 2015, at a meeting to begin at 5:00 p.m. before the Aspen City Council, Council Chambers, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, to consider an amendment to the text of the Land Use Code to bring the Land Use Code into compliance with State Statute regarding the review of projects submitted by public entities. For further information, contact Justin Barker at the City of Aspen Community Development Department, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO, (970) 429-2797, justin.barker@cityofaspen.com s/ Steven Skadron, Mayor Aspen City Council Publish in the Aspen Times on April 9, 2015 (11091585)

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. ·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, APRIL 22, 2015: Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Title 6.04 (Health and Safety - Ambulance Services) of the Pitkin County Code, and Affirming the County Commission as the Ambulance Licensing Authority within Pitkin County Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding for Participation in the Colorado Emergency Fire Fund (EFF) with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control for the Cooperative Wildfire Protection Resolution Accepting Grant Offers from the Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) for a Design Assistance Grant in the Amount of $9,927.50 and a Randy Udall Energy (True) Pioneer Grant for $145,000 Ordinance Authorizing A Right-Of-Way Grant With Rocky Mountain Natural Gas To Install A Natural Gas Pipeline Under the W/J Area E Open Space Property and The Rio Grande Trail Resolution Approving a Second Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding among Eagle County, Gunnison County and Pitkin County Concerning the Energy Smart Program. REAL PROPERTY AND PERSONAL PROPERTY PROTEST DEADLINES Colorado law requires the County Assessor to hear objections to real property classifications and valuations beginning no later than May 4, 2015. Objections to the valuation or classification of real property must be postmarked, delivered, or presented in person to the County Assessor's office no later than June 1, 2015. Colorado law requires the County Assessor to begin hearing objections to personal property valuations no later than June 15, 2015. Objections to personal property valuations must be postmarked, delivered or presented in person to the County Assessor's office no later than July 1, 2015. For additional information, contact the County Assessor's office at 970-920-5160. Jeanette Jones, Deputy County Clerk Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on April 9, 2015 (11083210)

That part of the SE ¼ NW ¼ Section 29, Township 10 South, Range 88 West of the 6th P.M. lying easterly and northeasterly of Hawk Creek and easterly and southeasterly of the Crystal River excepting that part described in instrument recorded at Book 212 at Page 577, Together with an easement or right of way over the roadways as established and in use as conveyed in Warranty Deed from Redstone Ranch Acres, Inc. recorded June 7, 1971 in Book 255 at Page 748. PARCEL A A parcel of land situated in the SE ¼ NW ¼ of Section 29, Township 10 South, Range 88 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Pitkin County, Colorado, lying northeasterly of Lot A-1 of Redstone Ranch Acres Subdivision, lying southerly of the centerline of the Crystal River, lying westerly of the centerline of Hawk Creek and lying northerly of the northerly right-of-way line of Beaver Drive in said Redstone Ranch Acres Subdivision and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point at the intersection of the centerline of Hawk Creek and the southerly bank of the Crystal River whence a brass cap found in place and properly marked for the N1/4+ corner of said Section 29 bears N 31° 20'40"E 1774.43 feet; thence along the centerline of said Hawk Creek on the following two (2) courses: S 35° 08'33"W 75.12 feet; thence S 03° 45'07"W 32.19 feet to a point on the northerly right-of-way line of said Beaver Drive; thence along said northerly right-of-way line on the following six (6) courses: S 86° 43'43"W 54.64 feet; thence 68.97 feet along the arc of a 99.07 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears S 63 °00'34"W 67.59 feet; thence S 40° 16'33"W 16.10 feet; thence 59.08 feet along the arc of a 103.86 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears S 54° 39'36"W 58.29 feet; thence S68° 52'41"W 27.12 feet; thence 16.55 feet along the arc of a 276.10 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears S 66° 32'40"W 16.55 feet to a point on the northeasterly boundary line of said Lot A-1; thence N 25° 30'00"W 64.00 feet to a point in the center of said Crystal River; thence along the center of said Crystal River on the following three (3) courses: N 69° 00'36"E 63.66 feet; thence N 58 °57'53"E 70.78 feet; thence N 59° 46'14"E 176.86 feet; thence S 38° 52'31"E 21.07 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL C All that portion on the SE1/4NW1/4 of Section 29, Township 10 South, Range 88 West of the 6th Principal Meridian lying southwesterly of Hawk Creek and Lot A-10, Redstone Ranch Acres Subdivision and easterly of Lot F-5, Redstone Ranch Acres Filing No. 4. All in the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado COUNTY OF PITKIN STATE OF COLORADO Dated March 31, 2015 Published in the Aspen Times. First Publication: April 9, 2015 Last Publication: May 7, 2015 OATES, KNEZEVICH, GARDENSWARTZ, KELLY & MORROW P.C. By: /s/ Anne Marie McPhee Anne Marie McPhee, Atty. No. 32327 Attorneys for Plaintiffs 533 East Hopkins Ave., Suite 201 Aspen, Colorado 81611 Telephone: (970) 920-1700 Facsimile: (970) 920-1121 Published in the Aspen Times April 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2014 and May 7, 2015. (11079326)

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‘A TALE FOR THE TIME BEING’ A HELLO KITTY LUNCHBOX washes ashore, wrapped in a freezer bag, coated in barnacles. Inside is a diary by Nao, a witty 16-year-old girl in Tokyo, written inside a copy of Marcel Proust’s “In Search of Lost Time,” alongside a watch and old letters. Ruth, a Japanese-American novelist, finds this message-in-alunchbox on the coast of Desolation Sound in Canada, and begins reading and sharing what she learns with her husband, Oliver. Thus begins “A Tale for the Time Being,” the spellbinding novel by Ruth Ozeki (who, like her fictional stand-in, is a JapaneseAmerican novelist with a husband named Oliver and who, like another character in the book, is a Zen Buddhist priest). We learn, as Ruth learns, that Nao identifies more as American than Japanese. She spent her childhood

in Silicon Valley, where her dad was a programmer until the dot-com bubble burst forced a retreat back to Japan. There, her father is a defeated man and Nao is mercilessly bullied in school. Both wish to die. The watch in the mystery package unveils yet another story from another time and another character contemplating suicide. It belonged to a kamikaze pilot, whose ghost Nao meets on a visit to her 104-year-old Buddhist great-grandmother. The book takes the reader back and forth across the Pacific in a brilliant narrative that transcends time and space, tragedy and comedy. Like a lot of readers, I cautiously approach novels held together with eccentric postmodern armature — the fictionalized version of the author as a protagonist and the cute wordplay (Is Nao “now” as in “for the

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