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DEPARTMENTS 06 THE WEEKLY CONVERSATION 10 LEGENDS & LEGACIES 12

FROM ASPEN, WITH LOVE

14 WINE INK 16 FOOD MATTERS 23 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 25 AROUND ASPEN 25 LOCAL CALENDAR 35

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20 COVER STORY This is it, the time of year many Aspenites have been waiting for: the start of winter. Yes, the

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snow has started falling (and sticking to the slopes) and ski season is just around the corner

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THE WEEKLY CONVERSATION

with STEWART OKSENHORN

KIDS’ STUFF THE CLASSIC BROADWAY story — starryeyed small-town girl arrives in Manhattan, stumbles her way onto the stage — became one of the classic Broadway musicals in “42nd Street.” And it is Broadway in all its simple glory: uplifting story, tons of dancing, hummable songs like “We’re in the Money” and “Lullaby of Broadway.”

The original production, from 1980, won the Tony for best musical and ran for nearly 3,500 performances.

And when local director Jayne Gottlieb launched her children’s company eight years ago, she started on “42nd Street.” Now Gottlieb has a revival of her own, restaging the show at Carbondale’s PAC3, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 8-10, with two performances on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Jayne Gottlieb Productions presents the musical “42nd Street” Friday through Sunday, Nov. 8-10, at PAC3 in Carbondale.

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Paonia actor Thea Deley performs her one-woman show “Jesus Loves You! (and hates me)” on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Thunder River Theatre in Carbondale

FOR THEA DELEY, a strict childhood of church, God and Protestantism was overwhelming.

It was products like stoning kits, Sunday school teachers warning about a toothpaste that might displease the Almighty, and perhaps most difficult of all, an atmosphere that didn’t permit questioning of such matters, especially by kids. Deley has managed to sort out the confusion, anger and humor in the one-woman, multi-media satire “Jesus Loves You! (but hates me),” which debuted in Paonia in 2011 and opened in Denver earlier this year. The Paonia resident brings the piece to the Thunder River Theatre in Carbondale on Saturday, Nov. 9; former valley musician Ellen Stapenhorst makes a special appearance.

SO, WITH THEIR production of “The Producers,” is Aspen Community Theatre going its standard route of resurrecting familiar, classic musicals? Or are they stepping into the more recent Broadway history? It depends how you look at it. “The Producers” was originally Mel Brooks’ 1968 satirical film about the making of a musical, “Springtime for Hitler,” intended to be a flop. In 2001, the story reappeared as a genuine Broadway musical, starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, and became a monster hit, winning a record 12 Tonys. A better question: Does it matter? Brooks’ material, in any form, is hilarious, a dark, absurd and perfectly schmaltzy send-up of Broadway. ACT’s version stars Bob Moore as the slick con-man Max Bialystock and Corey Simpson as the wanna-be producer Leo Bloom, with Wendy Moore directing.

“The Producers” opens Friday, Nov. 8, with additional dates through Nov. 17, at the Aspen District Theatre.

Bob Moore, Lauren Koveleski and Corey Simpson, left to right, star in Aspen Community Theatre’s production of “The Producers,” opening Friday, Nov. 8 at the Aspen District Theatre.

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THE WEEKLY CONVERSATION

with JOHN COLSON

Let’s talk about health care reform, shall we?

IT’S INSURING time again, and as in the old Buck Owens song, “Crying Time,” we’re all due for a bout of tears and anguish as the Affordable Care Act (derisively named Obamacare) works its way through the labyrinthine mine fields and political haranguing from President Obama’s detractors that have hobbled the ACA from its inception.

It’s been a tough road for the ACA, which has experienced more trouble in its national roll-out than a Chihuahua trying to give birth to a puppy that is half bull-mastiff.

The ACA, one might recall, was born out of the need to get affordable, reliable and meaningful health care to some 47 million Americans who had no health insurance and who too often end up going to the emergency room for relief from everything from cold symptoms and other relatively minor complaints, to more serious and costly diseases, accidents and afflictions that we all experience regardless of whether we have health insurance.

The ACA also was pledged to deal with some of the less benign affects of having our health care system controlled by privateers, in the form of both greedy medical professionals and, guess who, the insurance industry. These include the industry’s rule that a pre-existing condition of one sort or another can be used as justification for denying someone health care coverage. That particular nasty practice is now supposed to be a thing of the past, and we can thank President Barack Obama for that.

I have to say that all the caterwauling about how difficult it is for people to navigate the new “health care marketplaces,” and how in some areas the ACA actually sets people up for higher insurance premiums than they had before, is missing the point.

Sure, people want someone to blame when things don’t work the way we were promised they would work.

But the fact of the matter is that any program intended to solve deeply rooted procedural problems, in something as inherently flawed as the U.S. health care system, is going

to get off to a very bumpy start, if it gets off the ground at all.

That’s because there remain an awful lot of people in this nation, Republicans and their ilk mostly, whose main plan of action right now is to see that the ACA fails, and that they can blame Obama and the Democrats for that failure. And they don’t care how many lies they have to tell to achieve that goal.

This cause is helped, unfortunately, by this country’s basic tendency toward racism. White folk, whether middle or lower class, are easily convinced that any program aimed at helping the downtrodden can only be an effort to hand over precious money and resources to people of color, especially when the man at the helm of that program happens to be black. Republicans know that, and are using it.

Such an attitude, otherwise known as “shooting off your nose to spite your face,” is fundamentally wrong and counter to the interests of the whole country, but it persists.

I should note that I am not a big fan of the ACA, but only because it does not go far enough. It leaves us in the hands of the insurance industry and lawyers, neither of which has our health as their primary point of interest.

When Obama was first running for president in 2008, he began by trumpeting the benefits of something known as “single-payer health care,” which would have taken the health insurance industry out of the driver’s seat and, essentially, have made Medicare available to all, not just senior citizens.

It has worked in other countries around the globe, and it is the only sensible way to manage health care.

Leaving it up to private industry, which is interested only in high profits, is the wrong way to go. That’s what got us into the mess we’re in.

As the Washington Post columnist Ezra Klein recently wrote, “I don’t think the private (health care) insurance industry should exist.”

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LEGENDS & LEGACIES

FROM the VAULT

by TIM WILLOUGHBY

The area surrounding Parachute continued to resemble this 1908 photo until its early 1980s’ transformation by the oil shale boom.

OIL SHALE CITY PRIOR TO LADY BIRD JOHNSON’S campaign to beautify America’s highways, signs of various sizes, shapes and graphic quality obscured the “purple mountain majesties” between Aspen and Grand Junction. On the most desolate stretch of road between Rifle and the beginning of Ruby Canyon, such intermittent eyesores foretold the enchantments of yet-tobe-developed Oil Shale City.

Fascinated, as a child I would ask where the city was located. As I aged, I kept asking when would it appear?

Oil Shale City embodied a childhood constant: undeveloped land destined for greatness. I yearned to watch an historic vision materialize.

While President Eisenhower’s Interstate System came under construction nationwide, a two-lane highway linked the small towns of the valley: Newcastle, Rifle, Silt, and what was then called Grand Valley. Every summer, as I meandered along that road to Little League games, I saw the intriguing signs.

No houses other than those pictured on the signs ever looked back at me from those treeless, arid, empty spaces; but emptiness did not deter developers’ dreams of the future city. In 1958, belief in the profitability of wringing oil from shale spurred a Cornell University architectural graduate studies project. Ultimately, designs for a city of 350,000 were created for the area. Land speculators offered get-in-on-the-ground-floor land (not water) for bargain prices.

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From the turn of the 20th century, speculators remained confident that the area could produce oil. Of the investors who understood that

War and the oil embargo of 1979 became catalysts that finally gave rise to Oil Shale City. Instead of siting the development on long-speculated

UNLIKE THE DECADES-LONG DECLINE OF THE GOLD AND SILVER BUSTS, THE NEW CITY DISINTEGRATED ALMOST AS QUICKLY AS IT WAS BUILT. IN MAY OF 1982, ON WHAT IS STILL REMEMBERED AS BLACK SUNDAY, WITH NO WARNING, EXXON LOCKED ITS GATES. ALTHOUGH UNION OIL EASED THE IMPACT BY CONTINUING THEIR PROJECTS, BY AND LARGE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY COLLAPSED. the plentiful oil was locked in rock, many underestimated the hurdle of developing an extraction method.

In addition to overcoming the technological challenge, there was the matter of waiting for the price of oil to significantly exceed the cost of production. Nevertheless, it was never difficult for an imaginative youth to find someone who could vividly describe the imminent advent of Oil Shale City.

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land, Exxon—the dominant investor— selected the existing town of Grand Valley (which had recently changed its name, in a close vote, to Parachute).

New subdivisions to the south of Parachute, on Battlement Mesa, were built by a Halliburton subsidiary, a major contractor for military housing: Kellogg, Brown and Root.

The oil shale boom rivaled Colorado’s gold- and silver- rushes for immediate growth. A school system that had served 150 (K-12) students swelled to 500 in

one year, 700 the next. Temporary housing accommodated many workers while Kellogg, Brown and Root labored to build permanent housing, along with instant infrastructure: everything from a fire station to a sewer and water system.

Throughout the process, the entire community of families remained in flux.

Unlike the decades-long decline of the gold and silver busts, the new city disintegrated almost as quickly as it was built. In May of 1982, on what is still remembered as Black Sunday, with no warning, Exxon locked its gates. Although Union Oil eased the impact by continuing their projects, by and large the entire community collapsed. With no modern ghost town equivalent, Battlement Mesa, replete with a boom-time golf course, marketed itself as a retirement community.

As the song “Save your Confederate Money, Boys” (attributed by some counts to Marks-Fort-Stone) goes, some cling to hope that the “South Shall Rise Again.” In the face of a new oil crisis, the oil shale industry could do likewise; but due to the transformation of Battlement Mesa, perhaps future developers would reconsider the original planned site, west on I-70.

Something in my soul still cries out for that Oil Shale City in the sky.

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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FROM the VAULT

compiled by THE ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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1984 A S P E N H IG H L A N D S

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

“STATE SKI PATROLS visit Highlands,” announced The Aspen Times on March 29, 1984.

“More than 200 ski patrolmen from around the state, representing 15 or more areas, will be showing their stuff at a variety of competitions and parties at the Aspen Highlands Wednesday.”

The competitions included a toboggan transport race down the bumpy terrain of Floradora (now Scarlett’s), a dual slalom race down Thunderbowl, and a rescue beacon hunt. In addition, patrol teams also participated in a figure eight powder skiing competition on the Highland Bowl, “the only event the public won’t get to see. A three man panel of judges will score the participants for symmetry, roundness, adherence to the fall line, maintaining a constant distance between the skiers and the synchronization of the pair’s turns. The judges will review the performances on video tape after watching the live runs and $500 will be awarded to the best team, $300 for second place and $100 for first place.”

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by JEANNE MCGOVERN

SPANISH COFFEE The recent blast of winter — as well as talking with folks for this week’s cover story about the upcoming ski season — put me in an après frame of mind. And when it comes to a hot toddy by a roaring fire, the Limelight’s Spanish Coffee is right on the mark. More than your standard “coffee drink,” this concoction includes flames (yes, flames), caramelized sugar and whipped cream (so sweet), and a serious kick (white rum and Kahlua, you bet). Served in a wine glass on the comfy couches in the Limelight lounge, this version of a Spanish Coffee will get you geared up for the ski season ahead — and, of course, the après-ski scene.

Gunilla Asher is taking a break from the bar scene, so we’re turning this page over to you. Email jmcgovern@aspentimes. com with what cocktails you’re mixing, what libations you’re drinking, what tastes have tempted your tastebuds and we’ll share them with our readers. Cheers!

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WINEINK

WORDS to DRINK BY

THE COLLABORATORS

IN WASHINGTON, WINEMAKERS MAKE BETTER WINE. TOGETHER. DURING MY recent sojourn to the magnificent wine country of Washington state, I was struck by the close-knit nature of the winemaking community. In Cascadia, it seems that collaboration is as much a product of spirit as it is of necessity.

In separate visits to wineries in three different regions of the state, I tasted that spirit firsthand in outstanding wines borne from collaborations between growers and winemakers.

Each of these tastings represented different KELLY J. HAYES business and creative models, but each was as valid as the other, proven by what was poured in the glass.

COL SOLARE

My first stop was in formerly rural Woodinville, the town just north of Seattle that has bloomed around Chateau St. Michelle, (CSM), Washington’s definitive winery. I had come to taste Col Solare, a wine made by CSM in partnership with Tuscany’s Marchesi Antinori.

In the 1990s, Washington wine legend Allen Shoup, then-CEO of Chateau Ste. Michelle, was at the forefront of the development and marketing of the Washington wine community. Shoup recognized the potential of not just the fruit that was grown in the state, but the value of working with established figures in international wine cultures to maximize the attributes of different varietals. As an example, CSM, a pioneer in the production of Washington State Riesling, formed a partnership with Germany’s Riesling savant, Dr. Ernst Loosen, to create Eroica, perhaps America’s best-known Riesling.

The Antinoris, who have been making wine since 1385 in the hills of Tuscany, had embraced the global grape concept and began exploring wine regions around the world to find perfect pockets for promising varietals. Recognizing potential in Washington, they paired with CSM to create Col Solare, a Cabernet

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Sauvignon-based wine from one of the world’s perfect Cabernet growing regions.

In 1995, the coupling released the first vintage of their Washington wine, crafted with Italian influence.

A decade later, Col Solare, which means “shining hill,” realized its true destiny when Ted Baseler, the current CEO of CSM, and the Antinoris broke ground on a spectacular mountaintop winery overlooking the postage stampsized Red Mountain AVA in eastern Washington.

The collaboration has resulted in some of the most powerful and expressive Cabernets found anywhere and proven the value of bringing people and ideas from different worlds together to create magic.

FORCE MAJEURE

Just down the hill from Col Solare sits the famed Ciel du Cheval Vineyard. It is the Holy Grail for Washington winemakers. Planted more than 40 years ago, this piece of land bakes under the hottest sun imaginable and the grapes grow on nutrient-stressed vines until they explode with ripeness and flavor.

It is a true gem, and a significant portion of its renown is due to Ryan Johnson, who manages the property with pure passion. A few, the lucky few of Washington’s most significant winemakers — like Ben Smith of Cadence, Ross Mickel of Ross Andrew Winery and James Mantone of Syncline — have been able to purchase fruit from the vineyard to make their wines.

When it came to creating his own label, Johnson knew that Red Mountain was where he wanted to be and that these winemakers were the people with whom he wanted to work. So, with partner and businessman Paul McBride, an investment was made in a parcel of property high up on the rocky hillside above the Ciel du Cheval.

It is a piece of land that defines the Red Mountain AVA. Johnson’s plan was to plant the grapes he wanted, in the manner he wanted to plant them, and then collaborate with the winemakers he most respected to make wines

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Long Shadows founder Allen Shoup at his Walla Walla winery.

that reflected, equally, the place, the grower and the winemaker.

After a false start under a label called Grand Reve, Johnson renamed the project Force Majeure.

He produces wines made by six of the most exciting winemakers in the state, each one a part of the “Collaboration Series.” Each wine is given a designation, Collaboration I, II, IV, etc., to identify the grape varietals and the winemaker.

These are beautiful wines, but perhaps more importantly, while they are vineyard-driven and made by talented winemakers, they are clearly crafted by the viticulturist who drives the project.

LONG SHADOWS

Further east in Walla Walla, Allen Shoup created a new project that captured the attention and the talents of many of the world’s most preeminent wine professionals.

Shoup’s concept was to offer winemakers of pedigree from around the world the opportunity to make their own wine in Washington

using fruit from the region. Not only would Washington benefit from the influence of these wine professionals, but also, the world would learn about the amazing grapes that are grown there.

Winemakers like Randy Dunn, a Cabernet king from the Napa Valley, Australia’s John Duval, who is one of just four men to make the iconic Grange, French consultant Michel Roland, and Italian wine legends Ambrogio and Giovanni were given a place and access to grapes to make Washington wines in their own image. In all eight, “Vintner Partners” make their own wines under separate labels at Long Shadows. An unprecedented undertaking.

Three projects and a multitude of wines — all defined by the spirit of collaboration.

Kelly J. Hayes lives in the soonto-be-designated appellation of Old Snowmass with his wife, Linda, and a black Lab named Vino. He can be reached at malibukj@aol.com.

PHOTO BY JOANN ARRUDA

by KELLY J. HAYES

NOTEWORTHY 2009 LONG SHADOWS “SEQUL” SYRAH This Syrah, crafted by Australia’s John Duval, is a blend of grapes from different Columbia Valley vineyards. Big and expressive, it is a wine that says Syrah with a northwest accent. Cherries, spices and an earthy nuttiness on the finish. A gem.

2010 FORCE MAJEURE COLLABORATION SERIES “III” This September, Force Majeure named Mike Macmorran the estate winemaker for their remarkable property.

Macmorran, who has been winemaker at Mark Ryan Winery, produces the Series III wine.

2009 COL SOLARE “COMPONENT COLLECTION” RED MOUNTAIN The first Cabernet Sauvignon produced at the winery using 100% Red Mountain fruit from the Klipsun and Kiona vineyards. Just 200 cases produced, this wine has a touch of Malbec and drop of Cabernet Franc.

Dried blueberries, a little smoke and some chewy leather are “components,” but this is a wine that will evolve with time. A wine of place.

ABOVE: The vineyards of Col Solare, which means “shining hill.”

RIGHT: Gilles Nicault, Long Shadows director of winemaking and enology, at The Benches Vineyard in Washington state’s Horse Heaven Hills.

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FROM ASPEN, WITH LOVE

FOOD MATTERS FOOD MATTERS

OLÉ, OLÉ!

OAXACAN WEEK AT JIMMY’S SPICES UP OFFSEASON THE ZAPOTEC people of southern Mexico have a saying: “You don’t find mezcal; mezcal finds you.”

Jimmy Yeager shares this tidbit about tequila’s sultry cousin shortly before kicking off the biannual, offseason Oaxacan Week (Nov. 1-17) at Jimmy’s: An American Restaurant. As it turns out, that was precisely his experience.

“I have no recollection of when I AMANDA first tasted them,” Yeager RAE says of mezcal, sounding genuinely amazed.

“I just know that when I opened [Jimmy’s, in 1997], I had four bottles on my back bar. They were new spirits: I had to find them and have them brought into Colorado. So, as far as I’m concerned, they did find me. It’s really strange.”

It’s no news flash that Jimmy’s 100plus tequila collection is enviable — word has spread across the country thanks to regular features in national press and Yeager’s tasting seminars at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen for the last 16 years — but its 24 bottles of mezcal, that other agave spirit, might be even more impressive. Mezcal has been imported into the U.S. only in the past couple of decades, and the spirit has grown popular in just the last few years.

As tequila hails from the Jalicso region north of Mexico City, Oaxacan Week is showcasing mezcal, which is produced about 500 miles south of the state capital. But it can be a polarizing bar pick. “There’s a certain energy; some people have an immediate connection to the spirit,” Yeager says. “Some people don’t. They’re not for everyone.

They’re strong, intensely flavored.

Smoky is the go-to adjective, but in reality, what’s really there are flavors of the cooked earth.”

Yeager details mezcal’s long, layered production (see “Making Mezcal,” opposite page) with the precision of a distiller sharing his methods with an apprentice. Which makes sense, as the restaurateur

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travels nearly every year to Oaxaca to participate in the process with the Zapotec Native Americans. “I have a real strong affinity to Oaxaca,” Yeager says. “The culture, the mezcal, the food is some of the greatest I’ve ever had.”

For Oaxacan Week, Yeager has created three flights of three mezcals each ($15-24), served in copitas, or traditional clay cups. Flights focus on the Del Maguey brand, which kicked off Yeager’s obsession so boldly that owner Ron Cooper called out of the blue in 1997, awed that Jimmy’s had sold more bottles in seven months than all other outlets in the company’s three-year history. Not into the straight stuff? Ten-dollar specialty cocktails, such as a Smokey Margarita or the Vida Buena — a Mexican Negroni — offer an easy introduction. (A staff favorite is the off-menu Mezcal Mule.)

Naturally, Mexico native and Jimmy’s executive chef Manny Lopez is serving classic Oaxacan cuisine: poblano pepper stuffed with imported quesillo cheese and spicy salsa, pork loin roasted in adobo over a vegetable-fruit medley, and, of course, the region’s quintessential dish: chicken mole.

“I come from Veracruz, which is neighbors with Oaxaca,” says Lopez, who also spent time in the nearby city of Puebla. “They are all rich in the tradition of mole, but each has a unique approach. The base is similar; what changes is the chiles and the addition — or not — of chocolate.”

True to Oaxacan-style mole negro, Lopez’s secret recipe blends at least three kinds of dark chiles and omits chocolate; spices, nuts, tortilla and a splash of mezcal are some of the other 15-plus ingredients in the decadent, slow-simmered sauce, which cloaks tender pieces of roasted chicken.

Dessert is an autumn favorite south of the border: thick wedges of Mexican pumpkin coated with cane sugar and canella, roasted until decadently soft and caramelized, accompanied by housemade ginger frozen yogurt, crushed pepitas, and a honey-lavender-soaked chip of

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Jimmy’s executive chef Manny Lopez serves up classic Oaxacan cuisine to accompany an array of Del Maguey mezcals.

IF YOU GO...

Oaxacan Week (Nov. 1-17) Jimmy’s: An American Restaurant 205 S. Mill St., Aspen 970.925.6020 jimmysaspen.com

toasted bread.

“Canella is from Mexico, and has a spicier finish,” Lopez explains. “Even though we’re using local produce, we want to use authentic spices.

When we talk about ‘An American Restaurant,’ we (mean) the entire Americas, not just to the border of the U.S. Salsa and tango nights are big here. We like to celebrate things that have very deep roots, even though we’re far away.”

In an ever-evolving dining landscape, Jimmy’s is an Aspen landmark. “We use the quiet time to re-establish relationships with

locals,” Yeager says. “During the high seasons some people are too busy or don’t want to fight the crowds.

We won’t see certain locals in the winter, then we see them in April/ May and October/November.” (Thai Week, which returns in the spring, is another hit with regulars.)

It’s only fitting that Jimmy’s complete experience of food and drink indigenous to Oaxaca follows Mexico’s most beloved celebration, Dia de los Muertos (Oct. 31 to Nov. 2).

“On any major holiday, mole will be present,” Lopez says. “It’s not a quick whip, so people see it as something important.”

Offseason in Aspen certainly counts as a major holiday, si?

Mezcal found Amanda Rae in San Miguel de Allende last offseason. What’s your story? amandaraewashere@gmail.com.

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by AMANDA RAE

MAKING MEZCAL “I can’t think of any other mainstream spirit made on this level of handcrafted process,” says mezcal aficionado and Jimmy’s: An American Restaurant owner Jimmy Yeager.

“From growing the agave plant to harvesting to roasting — in the earth, not in a manmade oven — to chopping, crushing the roasted agaves to fermentation in wood tanks to distillation in either copper pot stills or clay pre-Columbian/Filipino-style stills to bottling, everything is by hand.”

On annual pilgrimages to the Oaxaca region of Mexico for the past 17 years — often with bartenders and managers in tow — Yeager joins the Zapotec Native Americans in producing the smoky spirit. It’s no small feat: fires are built in massive earth pits, covered with rocks, and left to burn to ash. Meanwhile, the fronds or leaves of the maguey plan, a type of agave, are woven into mats. When the fires are out and rocks are red-hot, the maguey mats are placed on top, along with bagasse, the fiber

left over from the previous batch of cooked, roasted, and shredded agave. Workers dump more than 2 tons of dirt, pour 5 gallons of water through a hole on top, and leave it alone for anywhere from three days to three weeks.

“The agaves steam-roast in the earth and go from emerald green to this caramelized brown,” Yeager says. “The soil is deep-red clay, like we have here in Colorado; all that flavor gets sucked in. When people taste mezcal, the closest thing (their) mind can associate is campfire smoke.”

Oaxaca’s terroir lends other, subtle nuances.

“The Tobala mezcal (on Jimmy’s tasting flight), I couldn’t figure out why there was a faint hint of rose in the spirit until I went down there and saw these beautiful rose bushes behind the fermentation tanks,” Yeager says.

“All fermentation is naturally occurring, so whatever is floating around in the air — rose, juniper, hibiscus — the yeast carries those aromas into the spirit. They’re really complex.”

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GUNNING FOR A GREAT SEASON

by JEANNE MCGOVERN

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IT’S THE QUESTION of the moment: “Will the mountain open early?”

“I’d say it’s more of a probability than a possibility at this point,” said Rich Burkley, vice president of mountain operations for the Aspen Skiing Co., after a two-day storm dumped more than a foot of fresh snow on the local ski slopes.

In fact, Burkley said there’s some 50-plus inches of fluff on the area’s highest peaks and an average of 30 inches at above 10,000 feet (for the record, the top of Aspen Mountain stands at 11,212 feet).

“It looks terrific up there, and I’m not just saying that as a Skico spokesperson,” Burkley said on Tuesday, Nov. 5. “It really looks and feels like ski season.”

PHOTOS BY JEREMY SWANSON

From snowmakers and snowcat drivers to ski patrollers and bootpackers, an army of people are already at work getting the slopes ready for the opening of ski season on Aspen, Snowmass, Highlands and Buttermilk.

FIRST TRACKS While the Aspen Skiing Co. didn’t undertake any major on-mountain improvements for the 2013-2014 season, trails crews did do some glading at Aspen Highlands in the Deep Temerity trees to open up two new runs: Lucky Find and Mystery Gully. Beyond that, Skico spokesman Jeff Hanle said the company has been focusing on continued improvements to last season’s additions: a new Elk Camp restaurant at Snowmass, as well as the addition of 230 skiable acres of “sidecountry” terrain on Burnt Mountain at Snowmass.

P H OTO S B Y J E R E M Y S WA N S O N , DA N I E L BAY E R A N D L E I G H V O G E L

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THE SCENE THANKSJIBBING RAIL JAM Friday, Nov. 29, 2 p.m.

Snowmass Base Village

“IT LOOKS PROMISING FOR AN EARLY OEPNING.” – JEFF HANLE, SKICO SPOKESMAN

BUD LIGHT HI-FI CONCERT SERIES • Elephant Revival (right) Saturday, Nov. 30, 6 p.m.

Gondola Plaza • Savoy Friday, Jan. 24 5:30 p.m.

Gondola Plaza • Black Uhuru Saturday, Feb. 15 Snowmass Base Village • Bands TBD: Friday, March 14; Friday, March 21; Saturday, March 29 SUMMIT FOR LIFE Saturday, Dec. 7 Aspen Mountain HIGHLANDS SKIMO RACE SERIES Tuesdays, Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18, March 11, 25 Aspen Highlands X GAMES Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 23-26 Base of Buttermilk Mountain BUD LIGHT BIG AIR FRIDAYS Fridays, Feb. 7-March 28, 2 p.m.

Snowmass, Upper Fanny Hill ASPEN/SNOWMASS FREESKIING OPEN Thursday-Monday, Feb. 20–23 Buttermilk

POWER OF FOUR SKI MOUNTAINEERING RACE Saturday, March 1 Terrain across Snowmass, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands and Aspen Mountain BUD LIGHT SPRING JAM March 14 - 23 Aspen and Snowmass BATTLE IN THE BOWLS Sunday, March 23 Aspen Highlands NASTAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Wednesday-Sunday, March 26-30 Snowmass

BUTTERMILK RAIL JAMS Feb. 22 (ski only); April 6 (ski & snowboard) Buttermilk Rail Garden, just below the Superpipe behind Bumps

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While Burkley couldn’t reveal exactly when the slopes of Aspen and Snowmass might open, he said it’s a safe bet that the lifts will crank up before the originally scheduled Thanksgiving Day opening (Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk are slated to open Dec. 14) — especially if the current weather cycle of snow showers and cold temperatures continues.

“It looks promising for an early opening,” confirmed Skico spokesman Jeff Hanle. “With each storm, and with continued cold temperatures, it looks better and better.”

Of course getting the mountains ready to open is no easy feat; fasttracking the job can be even more daunting. Thankfully, the Skico has an army of people working on the hill daily.

From snowmakers and snowcat drivers to ski patrollers and bootpackers, a cadre of local workers are on the job.

“They’ve been boot-packing for two weeks, putting in long, hard days,” Burkley said of the troops who march up Highland Bowl in exchange for a pass. “And we started track-packing last week, so the snow is really getting pinned down for a good base. Now, the snowguns are going full-speed.

“It’s really busting up there.”

So what’s an anxious skier or boarder to do in the coming days and weeks?

“Pick up your pass; tune your skis; dig out your gloves — you’re going to want to be ready when we say we’re opening the mountain tomorrow,” Hanle advised.

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ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT

MUSIC/ART/FILM/LITERATURE

by STEWART OKSENHORN

JAYNE GOTTLIEB MOVES BACK TO ‘42ND STREET’ WHEN JAYNE GOTTLIEB decided to present the musical “42nd Street” this year, she figured she knew exactly how to build the show.

Her Jayne Gottlieb Productions, a midvalley children’s theater company, was launched eight years ago with a production of “42nd Street.”

THE INFO Jayne Gottlieb Productions, with director Gottlieb, presents the musical “42nd Street” Friday through Sunday, Nov. 8-10, at PAC3 in Carbondale.

But Gottlieb has found that doing “42nd Street” in 2013 is not exactly the same as it was in 2005.

“At first I thought, ‘Hey, I’m redoing this show, it’ll be no problem,’” said Gottlieb, who will direct the latest version of the musical Friday through Sunday, Nov. 8-10, at PAC3 in Carbondale. “But it’s more like doing this show for the first time, in every aspect.”

It was a younger cast in the earlier production; the kids ranged from 6-13 then, and the latest performance is for actors from 7-17. Due to a shortage of male actors, Gottlieb turned one of the lead roles, of the notorious Broadway director Julian Marsh, into a woman.

The kissing scenes were removed.

Over eight years and 35 shows, Jayne Gottlieb Productions and its participants have created an institutional momentum resulting in more knowledgeable performers.

“What the kids are capable of, the dance steps, it’s at a whole different level,” Gottlieb said. “There are a lot of kids who have been with me awhile.”

The earlier show, at the Basalt Middle

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‘42nd Street’ Jayne Gottlieb Productions Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2 and 7 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m.

PAC3, Carbondale

School, was bare-bones. “We had no sets. None. We had a backdrop,” Gottlieb said. “Now we have platforms and scenery that establishes things — you know where you are. Not that this show needs a lot of staging. But on the production level, it’s so far beyond when I started.”

Technology beyond the world of Roaring Fork Valley theater has advanced too, and this has made a difference. Eight years ago, searching for the look of 1930s New York, the setting of “42nd Street,” could be difficult. In YouTube, Gottlieb now has Depression-era Manhattan at her fingertips, and she is confident in going for a specific take on the period. “It will be very 1930s and very stylized. It will stand out as fresh for PAC3,” she said.

Also over the past eight years, the “42nd Street” look has seen a revival.

“The ’30s and ’40s are so hip now,

fashion-wise,” Gottlieb said. “It’s fun to go with that style.”

Possibly what has changed the most since 2005, though, is Gottlieb herself.

When Jayne Gottlieb Productions debuted, its leader was 26 and her ears still rang with the advice from Marilyn Izdebski, the director of a northern California theater group, and Gottlieb’s mentor. Izdebski had a certain approach to running a company — “She had a whistle,” Gottlieb notes — which Gottlieb adopted in part.

“I was a lot stricter, a lot harsher in my approach,” she said of her earlier self. (She points out that she never took to a whistle: “I did think about it.”)

“Now I’m not freaking out that it’s not going to happen. It’s their experience, not mine, not my ego and creating the perfect show. It’s become a lot more naturally collaborative.”

The less-demanding tone, however, does not translate into lower standards.

From the beginning, Gottlieb’s shows have been impressive for smalltown children’s theater productions.

Rehearsal schedules are still taxing, and Gottlieb expects the participants to show up more as actors than as kids.

“I still have high expectations. I push the kids to meet me at their best, at the tipping point,” she said. “But I inspire that out of them now, rather than demanding it. And the quality of the dancing and acting has gotten better as I’ve gotten softer.”

The simple experience of staging 35 shows in seven years — including “The Sound of Music” in Basalt’s Arbaney Park; a very grown-up “A Chorus Line” on Fanny Hill in Snowmass; a highflying “Peter Pan” and a holiday-season “White Christmas” at the Wheeler Opera House — has been a factor in Gottlieb’s transformation. She also credits her yoga training. A year ago she opened her studio, Le Cercle, in downtown Basalt.

“The yoga training has so affected how I teach theater,” she said. “I hope I’ve adopted some of the philosophies in my lifestyle, and I think that influences the kindness and efficiency of the rehearsal process.” She has borrowed some techniques directly from yoga. Rehearsals now typically end with the actors in a circle, chanting one word that summarizes the feeling

in the group. Gottlieb also encourages hugging — either a best friend, or someone they’d had negative thoughts about. “It’s a pretty honest environment these days,” she said.

The yoga practice has had the effect of curtailing Jayne Gottlieb Productions’ prolific nature. The schedule of as many as seven shows a year has been cut dramatically; Gottlieb now focuses on one show a year. While she still trains actors with the expectation that some of them will carry on with stage careers, as many past performers have, Gottlieb now believes her original goal of a yearround training company was overly ambitious given the size of the Roaring Fork Valley.

“It’s becoming so much a love of mine, instead of a business,” she said of Jayne Gottlieb Productions. “That’s a big transition.”

Paring down the performance schedule has affected the nature of that annual show. Gottlieb now sees each show as a big, splashy community event, with loads of dancing. (Gottlieb specializes in dance herself, and for “42nd Street,” she has brought in a co-choreographer, Quincy Gray, who is adding a hip-hop flavor to the movement.)

“Less is more. I’m coming around to that,” Gottlieb said.

“42nd Street,” it turns out, is an ideal selection given Gottlieb’s current priorities. With its feel-good story, it works as a community event. And it fits well with her desire to emphasize dance. But “42nd Street” — which tells the iconic Broadway story of a small-town girl, Peggy (played by Beth Fawley), arriving in New York and making her way into a starring role despite the presence of an aged prima donna, Dorothy (Jessie Rathbun) and a tough director, Julian (Raam Weinfield) — seems custom-made for any circumstances.

“It’s the quintessential Broadway musical,” Gottlieb said. “It’s very simple compared with what’s been on Broadway the last few years. It’s not layered; it’s not complicated. If you want to be removed from your life and just be entertained — which is where we all started with theater, to take us out of our own lives — this is the show.”

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AROUNDASPEN

The SOCIAL SIDE of TOWN

MORE ART CRUSH SUCH A BEAUTIFUL summer afternoon and such beautiful people — I just had to run some more photos of Art Crush held in August by the Aspen Art Museum.

MARY ESHBAUGH HAYES

ART CRUSH Jeff Murko, Jill and Jay Bernstein.

ART CRUSH Tricia Weber Yousie and Margie Weber.

ART CRUSH Jennifer and David Stockman.

ART CRUSH Debbie Lund, Marc Dennis and Liz Lund.

ART CRUSH Jay and Ingrid Magidson and Hunter Lipton.

ART CRUSH Lulu Creel, Viviane Corcuera, Concha Angvina,and Agustia Rodriguez.

ART CRUSH Sally Pinkerton and Heathern Stearn.

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by MARY ESHBAUGH HAYES

ART CRUSH Charles and Angela Cunniffe, Randy Polumbo, Maja DuBrul and Christopher Walling.

ART CRUSH Mish Tworkowski and Amy Todd Middleton of Sothebys.

ART CRUSH Liz Naftalis and Deborah Scott.

ART CRUSH Lyn Segal and Jean-Michel Placent.

ART CRUSH David Missner, Barbara Fusco and Buzz Ruttenberg.

ART CRUSH Mary Peck, John Paul Schaefer and Philae Knight.

ART CRUSH Fredricka and David Middleton.

ART CRUSH Gene Bernstein and Kathy Walsh.

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THELISTINGS

NOV 7 - 13, 2013

HEAR Electronic music artist Toro y Moi performs Thursday, Nov. 7 at Belly Up.

THURSDAY, NOV. 7 WINE, WOMEN & WEALTH — 5:30 p.m., Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Avenue, Basalt.

970-927-4123 HEALTHY CHOCOLATE TASTING & INFORMATION GATHERING — 6 p.m., Home of Harley Sefton, 411 Lacet Lane, Aspen.

RECKLESS KELLY — 8 p.m., PAC3-Performing Arts Center, 520 S. Third St., Carbondale.

TORO Y MOI — 9 p.m., Belly Up Aspen, 450 S Galena St, Aspen.

FRIDAY, NOV. 8 THE VALUE OF WILDERNESS — 10 a.m., Aspen High School, 235 High School Rd., Aspen.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER EL TIOGA FUNDRAISER LUNCH — 11:30 a.m., Aspen Community School, 1199 Woody Creek Road, Woody Creek.

LIVE MUSIC WEEKENDS — 4 p.m., The Red Onion, 420 East Cooper Ave, Aspen.

STATE FAIR & CHILI COOK OFF — 4 p.m., Third Street Center, 520 Third Street, Carbondale.

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EXHIBITION OPENING - THE ART OF WINIFRED: A RETROSPECTIVE — 5 p.m., Wyly Community Art Center, 99 Midland Avenue, Basalt.

970-927-4123 BRASS MUSIC FROM RENAISSANCE TO ROCK — 5:30 p.m., Basalt Regional Library, 14 Midland Ave., Basalt. 970-927-4311 42ND STREET — 7 p.m., PAC 3 Carbondale, 520 South Third St., Carbondale.

STEPHEN RAGGA MARLEY — 9 p.m., Belly Up Aspen, 450 S Galena St, Aspen.

DARKSIDE TOUR — 9 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen.

ECTO COOLER — 9:45 p.m., Belly Up Aspen, 450 S Galena St, Aspen.

SATURDAY, NOV. 9 MET OPERA: ‘TOSCA’ — 10:55 a.m., Isis theatre - Aspen, 406 E. Hopkins Ave, Aspen.

TOUR THE HISTORIC REDSTONE CASTLE — 1:30 p.m., Redstone Castle, 58 Redstone Boulevard, Redstone. 970-963-9656

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42ND STREET — 2 p.m., PAC3-Performing Arts Center, 520 S. Third St., Carbondale.

LIVE MUSIC WEEKENDS — 4 p.m., The Red Onion, 420 East Cooper Ave, Aspen.

COMEDY: JESUS LOVES YOU! (BUT HATES ME) — 7:30 p.m., Thunder River Theatre Company, 67 Promenade, Carbondale.

JADED AT HEATHERS — 7:30 p.m., Heathers Savory Pies and Tapas Bar, 166 Midland Ave, Basalt.

THE DRUNKEN HEARTS — 9:30 p.m., Belly Up Aspen, 450 S Galena St, Aspen.

SUNDAY, NOV. 10 TOUR THE HISTORIC REDSTONE CASTLE — 1:30 p.m., Redstone Castle, 58 Redstone Boulevard, Redstone. 970-963-9656 42ND STREET — 5 p.m., PAC3-Performing Arts Center, 520 S. Third St., Carbondale.

MONDAY, NOV. 11 FROM ATHENS TO ASPEN: PERENNIAL THEMES THAT HAVE SHAPED OUR WORLD — 6:30 p.m., The Aspen Institute, Koch Building, 1000 N. Third Street, Aspen.

PHAT PHAT PAGAN OPEN MIC NIGHT — 8 p.m., Carbondale Beer Works, 647 Main St., Carbondale.

970-704-1216 OPEN MIC NIGHT — 10 p.m., The Red Onion, 420 East Cooper Ave, Aspen.

TUESDAY, NOV. 12 RBR’S KITCHEN: SOUP SEASON — 5:30 p.m., ACES at Rock Bottom Ranch, 2001 Hooks Spur Road, Basalt.

DARKSIDE TOUR — 9 p.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen.

GOOD GRAVY — 9:30 p.m., Belly Up Aspen, 450 S Galena St, Aspen.

LIVE ACOUSTIC NIGHT — 10 p.m., The Red Onion, 420 East Cooper Ave, Aspen.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 ELEVATIOIN — 7:30 p.m., Belly Up Aspen, 450 S Galena St, Aspen.

DJ NAKA G — 9 p.m., Belly Up Aspen, 450 S Galena St, Aspen.

P H OTO B Y A N D R E W PAY N T E R

Your BEST FRIEND is waiting for YOU!

Experience sophisticated living with a touch of contemporary architecture.

Barrel wood ceilings encompass the upper level, privacy windows bring in the light and views. The home is equipped with a Crestron and Sonos system throughout the home to delight you with sights and sounds. A spacious master bedroom and bath features a steam shower with decorative tile and inset lighting. An Elevator services all levels of this four bedroom home for ease and convenience. Saunter to the Music Tent and take in a show or indulge in year round events at the Aspen Institute. Hike along the river or just sit back and relax on the screened in porch. West end living that will deliver comfort and style to fit your lifestyle.

SNOOPY

Really cute, 3-yearold Chihuahua. Gets along well with people + other dogs.

A bit shy and concerned when he meets new people, but his apprehension turns to affection once you’ve earned his trust.

BULLET

Large, friendly, handsome, 4-yearold, grey, shorthaired cat found at the Deaf Camp w/a pellet stuck in his cheek. FIV-positive— transmit-table to other cats, but NOT to people or other pets. A very special cat, he deserves a loving home. Must stay indoors.

$6,985,000

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SPARKY

Sparky is a cute, affectionate, 7-year-old Yorkshire Terrier male who gets along well with people, but is not fond of cats and other dogs.

SAM

Strong, energetic, black/white 5-yearold female Boston Terrier mix with a splash of Pit Bull— larger than a typical Boston. Outgoing and very friendly.

Loves people. Best as only pet.

MOWGLI

Sensitive, 2-year-old husky who was retired early from dog sledding because he suffers from seizures. Fine with people + other dogs, but nervous with new people. Needs an understanding, loving home.

ZOE

This sweet, mostly blind, 9-year-old miniature Schnauzer female was turned in to the shelter because her owner was ill and could no longer take care of her. Please consider giving this very deserving dog a home at this point in her life.

OPEN 7am-6pm EVERY DAY 970.544.0206

JACKIE

Beautiful, friendly, 11-year-old American Foxhound/ Husky mix who gets along well with people and other dogs. Jackie is a retired sled dog who came to the shelter with her brother Jim.

CLEO

Beautiful, friendly, soft-spoken 9-year-old Husky mix female. She is a retired sled dog looking for a loving home. She is very outgoing with people. What a cute face she has.

PEPPER

A.k.a. Trip.

Handsome, friendly, 2.5-year-old Border Collie/ Lab mix.

Gets along well with people + all other pets but very territorial of his home territory with strangers. Needs a responsible, knowledgeable household.

TIMBER

3-year-old mediumsize Chow mix, found wandering around Aspen. Wary of strangers, but friendly once he knows you and trusts you. Loves treats. Will need a responsible owner.

4-year-old gorgeous Lab/Pit Bull mix female. Such a sweet girl. Allie is happy, friendly, affectionate and energetic.

Turned in because of housing.

Brenda Wild, Broker/Owner 970.379.2299 c 434 E. Cooper Suite 210, Aspen bwild1@remax.net • aspenpremierproperties.com

SARGE

Friendly 10-year-old Miniature Schnauzer who is good with people and other pets. Sarge, recently rescued from Texas, and Zoe (see left) would make a nice pair!

JIM

Outgoing, energetic, 11-year-old American Foxhound/Husky mix male. Gets along well with people and other dogs. A retired sled dog. Came to the shelter with his sister Jackie.

So handsome!

HUNTER

ALLIE

Elevate your Lifestyle

ROJO

A unique combo of Border Collie and Chihuahua. A former local ranch dog, he is a medium-sized, 4.5-year-old loving guy. Enjoys people and other dogs, but does not do well with cats. Very handsome dog!

Soft-spoken, sleek, friendly, 9-year old Husky mix who gets along well with people and other dogs. She is a retired sled dog who deserves a comfortable, loving home.

Aspen/Pitkin Animal Shelter

101 Animal Shelter Road

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www.dogsaspen.com

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Hospitality

Restaurant/ Clubs

Director of Engineering

Jobs Domestic Cook/Housekeeper Live-In cook/housekeeper for couple. Must drive, speak English.

Food shopping, meal preparation, assist other help with housework.

Salary based on skills & exp. 212-750-8233.

Director of Engineering Hyatt Grand Aspen Full-time Certified required. Full Benefits.

Apply at www.hyatt.jobs References required.

Giovanna Olivos golivos@hyattvoi.com 415 E. Dean St. Aspen CO

Multiple Positions Pine Creek Cookhouse Ashcroft Ski Touring Is Now Hiring: Reservations, Servers, Line Cooks, Nordic Center positions.

Cross country ski to work in the Ashcroft Valley!

Email resume to: info@pinecreekcookhouse.com or call 970-925-1044

Office/Clerical Executive Secretary

Exp. Executive Secretary in Basalt. Exp. in HR. Excellent computer skills & basic accounting a must.

Salary DOE Fax Resume to 970-923-9495 Reception/Retail

Drivers/Transportation Drivers Wanted Taxi Drivers Wanted!

Day or night shift, Must be 25+ yrs old and have clean driving record.

Call 970-925-4475x3 to apply.

Financial/ Banking Personal Banker Community Banks of Colorado is currently seeking a Personal Banker for our Basalt Banking Center. For details and to apply, p l e a s e v i s i t www.cobnks.com.

NBH Bank, N.A. is an equal opportunity employer.

PT Yr around Strong computer, retail sales & marketing Send resume to laserskinaspen@gmail

Other Line Service Tec Seeking Line Service Tech. to park, tow and fuel aircraft for Atlantic Aviation -Aspen. High School education or GED required. Drug free workplace, back-ground checks required. EEOAA. Apply by going to www.atlanticaviation.co m and select the "About Us" tab and follow the instructions

Restarurant Manager Fatbelly Burgers is seeking a Full-time Manager. Please call 303-905-1841 or email ryan@crystalrivermeats. com

J J.CREW J

Seasonal PT Support Associates & PT Keyholder. Apply in person: 205 S. Mill Street Suite. 202 Aspen.

Color makes your classified ad stand out.

Lead Cook / Line Chef Apply in Person with Chef Tico or Email Rittner@aol.com 216 South Monarch Aspen CO

Assist active disabled man in Aspen. Responsible for personal care, cooking, cleaning, driving. Live in.

Exper. preferred.

970 920 2199

Part Time Sales Associate

Manager For Year Round Aspen Restaurant. Driven, high energy with restaurant experience. send resume to :

campbellmanagement@ya hoo.com

Aspen $22,950,000

6BR 9BA. Aspen living at it's best is had at this 14,000sqft home on a 5 acre estate nestled in a peaceful and protected setting within a private gated community.

Ryan & Matt Podskoch

303 579 2725 or 303 579 2055 info@investincolorado.com investincolorado.com

Sales/Marketing Internet Marketing Asst.

FULL-TIME, Internet Marketing Assistant.

High-volume, casual office in Carbondale seeks experienced advertiser.

Includes some general office work. Experience in market research necessary. Google Analytics, SEO, SEM & Creative Suite experience preferred. Competitive salary dependent on experience and performance. Benefits after 60 days. Send resume and references to asi@sopris.net . Portfolio may be requested

L'OCCITANE is looking for part-time Sales Associates to join our Aspen Boutique! Please email resume to sjaramillo@us.loccitane. com to apply.

Rentals Rentals Aspen

1bd/1b condo,

open floor plan walk to town, upgraded kitchen/bath, w/d, parking, $1775 + NP/NS Joanne (ASSIR) 970-319-6827

European Mounting and Shoulder Mounting Competitive Pricing Call Josh for details

719-989-0774 In Silt, Colorado

Feel the power.

80 percent of adults in households earning $100,000 or more read a newspaper in print or online each week.

RN available. Flexible hours. References. Reliable & compassionate care to meet your needs.

303 945 1504

2 BD, 1+1/2 BA Furn or bare 900 sqft West End Carriage House. 1 pet with approval. No smoking. $3250 First, last & security. Long or mid-term 970.618.9159 6165westmain@gmail.co m Aspen 616.5 W Main Aspen CO

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HUNTER CREEK - Large Master BD with own bath in 3 BD 2 BA N/P N/S Responsible & Female preferred $1000/mo 970-948-9640 or 970-948-7651

Rentals Basalt Area 1BD/1BA Apt. in Old Snowmass $1400 mo. incl. utils, W/D, N/S, pets ok, balcony, ample parking, 970-379-2803

2 bed+loft /2 bath, top floor corner, furnished, vaulted ceilings, great views, laundry in complex, on bus route.

NP/NS. YEAR LEASE ONLY. $2400/mo incld utils.

Sally Shiekman-Miller, ASSIR, 970-948-7530

4 BD/Beautiful home in Missouri Heights, mins fr. Whole Foods, stunning views, beautifully furnished main floor & master. Media room, large office, oversized garage. $2700 mo.

Yr lease. Call Christina 970-319-6626

Rentals Carbondale 1BD, 1 BA Perfect for single, brand new w/kitchnt, W/D, NP NS Furn.,utils & net incl. $975/mo. 6 mo. lease 970-261-7310 3 BD 2 BA Unfurn. No smoking. $1,450/Mo. 1st, last & sec. 970-379-1298 greg@rof.net

Roommates Carbondale 1BD/1BA in shared house on river. Furn.

Garage, Wireless Wifi, NS/NP. $850 incl. all utils. 970-618-5221

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

Rentals New Castle 3BD/2.5BA Townhouse.

2 Level, 2 Car Garage, NS, W/D, Pets OK. $1200/mo + 1mo Depo. Avail Now! 970-279-1911 Leave Msg

Rentals Snowmass

3bd/2.5bath spacious Dakota townhome, vaulted ceilings, backs onto open space Hot tub/double garage $1975 plus.

Dog considered.

Joanne 970-319-6827 ASSIR 2 BD 2 BA Apartment w/ Gourmet Kitchen, Gas Fireplace, walk out patio, great light.

4 blocks from Gondola.

Unfurn. $3000/mo/1yr lease. First, last & security. No pets. 2 people max. Avail 11/15

RENTED!

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

VIEWS OF MT. SOPRIS This inviting home is perched above the valley floor, beautiful views & all day sun. over 2 acres, 7BD and an updated kitchen. New Septic with drain field & irrigation. Great Location & Neighborhood.

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Brenda Wild

970-379-2299 brendawildaspen@gmail.com

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Hunter Creek Studio. nice, neat & great views. $1400/mo. incl. utils, cable & WiFi. NS/NP Call 970-925-7488.

UNDERGOUND PARKING Space is 1 ½ blocks from Gondola On Durant, 612-816-2122

Carbondale - $649,000

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

•4BD, 5BA, $5000/Mo. in Woody Creek pets OK,partly furn. hot tub, wine cellar. 923-0040.

All inclusive $1,700 1BR/1BA 888-256-6883

Basalt - $2,995,000

Gary Feldman

Aspen Family gem! 3-4 BD, 2.5BA, wood floors, granite counters, new appl’s, lrg fenced yd.

Avail 12/1. $5K/mo.

RENTED!

BEAUTIFUL 1BD/1BA fully furn., pkg, W/D, near bus, $2500/mo. all utils incld. Avail now. Short term/long term. RENTED IT!

Hire Me

Retail

Dental Assistant

Personal Caregiver

Sales Person/Manager Trainee for high end lingerie boutique in Aspen - Full-time with commission. See details and apply online. isabellevinay@perigrine. fr

Hiring for full-time. Restaurant experience is required. Mandatory training begins November 15th. Please forward resumes to christina@bbskitchen.com for consideration.

Restaurant/ Clubs

Rentals Snowmass

Rentals Basalt Area

Sales Person

Server, Bartender, Busser

Health Care Full time (30 hrs) dental assistant needed M-Th. Experience necessary.

Please email resume to DJ_GIbson@comcast.net Aspen CO

Rentals Aspen

Retail

Beautiful Old Snowmass home with gorgeous views, just remodeled3BD, 2.5BA, den, family, office, large storage, 2 car garage, 4+acres, creek views. Year lease $2,595 first, last, security+utilities, unfirnished, pet considered. Call Kelli 970-379-5804 or Rocky 970-379-4465 Broker/Owner.

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

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

Rentals Office Space Avail immediately: Aspen office space, 750 SF w/bath + balcony, great location, $4000/ mo. inclds off street parking, all maintenance & util fees except for office electric.

Details call Susan Whitney 97 0-925-3530

2 BD 2 BA Furnished.

Seasons Four No Pets.

No smoking. $2500 First, last & security.

970-309-0306

3 BD 2 BA Furn on 1 acre Pets allowed No smoking. $2350/mo + util.

Long-term 970-379-2803

2br/2ba Slopeside condo.

Fireplace, balcony and beautifully remodeled.

Pool, hot tub & fitness center in complex. $3,500/month. Long term 970-544-3771.

Commercial Aspen

Commercial Condos For Sale Only Three Remaining. In the renovated Crandall Building. 3 blocks from the Gondola. 391 sf, 577 st and 593 st. to 1,516 sf. Contiguous.

Great views, great location.

Joshua Saslove 970-925-8810

Commercial Carbondale - $45,000 +

MAIN STREET LIQUORS • $45,000 PLUS INVENTORY • Great Lease • Great location and visibility

Ruth Kruger

970.404.4000 Ruth@KrugerandCompany.com www.KrugerandCompany.com

Commercial/Eagle - $290,000

Comm./Grand Junction-$639,000

4 parcels totaling almost 36 acres.

Unique alpine property includes special use permit for two 24 ft. yurts. Successful 16 yr backcountry lodging business.

County approval for future small cabin.

Great opportunity for private development

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

Hidden Treasure Adventures

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

800-444-2813 www.colorado-backcountry-yurt.com

Dale Beede, CCIM

Glenwood Springs - $1,150,000

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

Qualified buyers only please.

Listing broker is also the seller.

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

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

Ironbridge - $398,000

Real Estate Photo Ads Affordable.

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Dreaming of that home on the river?

See this beautiful lot in an outstanding location with great Mt. Sopris views.

Enjoy the Gold Medal waters of the Roaring Fork River and a lifestyle where recreational amenities abound.

Leslie Newbury

970-379-6556 leslie.newbury@sothebysrealty.com www.AspenSnowmassSIR.com

Arctic Cat Sno Pro M8

2012

ASV 4810 2001

Audi A3 S-Line 2009

Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 2003

ASV 4810 2001 $ 10,000.00 Chris Preusch 970-379-3399 utecitylandworks@hughes.net $ 9800.00 970-379-3399

2.0 Turbo, Tiptrontic Auto, Sport & Cold Weather pkg, Sky Roof, Bose, Like new. 48,000 scottgordonrider@gmail.com 18,900 970.366.1011

Audi A4 Quattro Wagon '03 1.8 L Auto.

AWD. Very good condition. 122 k. $8,500 obo Mike 802-779-2778 8,500 802-779-2778

Trans portation

154� Track. Showroom cond.

1100 miles lightly used never abused.

BMW K1200RS 1999

Chevrolet 2500 Silverado 1999

Chevrolet Silverado 2006

Chevrolet Tahoe 2004

Corvette T Top L82 1976

Gun Metal Grey New Tires, Always garaged, beautiful machine.

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 4 door.

92000 miles. Auto transmission. 8.1 Liter Fischer Plow

Chevrolet Tahoe 2004 Leather, Bose stereo, DVD player, runs great Good condition. 167,000 miles AWD. new shocks.

1976 Corvette T Top L82 109 K Original # Matched PRICE REDUCED!

$4250 970-9234933

Chevrolet 2500 Silverado 1999 $9,500 Sports package. Excellent condition.

174K Auto transmission. 6.0L Moto Metal Wheels Toyo Topper Light Pewter Hank 970-618-0077 $9,500 970-618-0077

Datsun 510 Classic - 1971

Eager Beaver9 ton 1982

Rebuilt transmission.

Clean interior $5600 OBO

$8595 Dan 303-884-0605

dual tandem bud axels, pintle hitch, elec brakes, wide load flip outs 3,000 970-379-3399

$6000.00 Mark - 970-309-2151

App 25K - Asking $14,000 OBO Need TLC (970)456-5027 Between 11 am and 7pm

Ford E-350 Econoline 2003

Ford Escape Hybrid - 2007

Ford F150 - 1996

Ford E-350 Econoline 2003 15 Passenger Van Good condition. 124,000 9000 OBO (970) 319 7155

54,000 miles, leather seats, trailer hitch, snow tires, great winter car, park (ski) all day in 2 hour parking!

4x4 175k miles auto v8 2 1/2 door.

Very good tires.

Truck has been very well maintained.

$12,000 970-920-2442 or rshgmorrison@gmail.com

Call David 970 618 2003

$14,000 (970) 963-7357

970-309-7148

$5500.00

Ford F250 Powerstroke Diesel 1997

HD Road King Custom 2004

Honda 600 RR 2005

Honda Pilot 2008

Infiniti FX35 2004

1997 Ford F250 Powerstroke Diesel $6725 (below Blue Book) 181,000 miles 7.3L Turbo HD XLT Supercab 4x4 Mike 970-948-9060 6725 970-948-9060

Only 14,000 miles Very well maintained, Extras.

4300 miles, perfect bike.

Honda Pilot 2008 Good condition.

99000 Auto transmission. DVD system Heated seats. Leather seats. Gray Ami ami@sopris.net

AWD, one owner/all records, perfect condition, low miles/66K, new tires, every option/NAV/htd seats/Bose-XM

$11,000 *A STEAL* 630-330-1593

$4000 or OBO 970 390 3989

$15,500.00 970-319-0343

*Reduced!* $15,100 Tim 616-560-2639

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Jeep Patriot 2007

Jeep Wrangler 2012

Jeep Wrangler Sahara Edition 1989

Kia Sorrento 2011

KTM 450 CC 2004

2007 Jeep Patriot Ltd edition. . Great condition. 85,250 mi. Automatic. 2.4L 4.0Cyl Engine. Sunroof. New Tires.

Great in the snow! Call Casey pcpuckett@me.com $9,900 970-948-7868

Best buy in Aspen, only 2,600 miles, freedom hard top, also included full soft top, “Never used” auto, AC, PS.

45,400 local miles, brnnze, 5 speed, 6 cyl., A/C, wench, garaged

Kia Sorrento 2011 4 door. Like new condition. 49000 Auto transmission.

V6 Dark Blue. Kelly

Excellent condition.

Street legal.

Call for more details,

$8815 970-948-6944

$19,300.00 970-948-2484

Land Rover Defender 90 - 1994

Lexus RX350 2010

Mercedes Benz 380 SL 1982

Mercedes-Benz 450SL 1980

Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1979

Soft top, V8, manual transmission, air locker, winch, A/C, CD player.

Low miles (58,000). Price is $51,000.

May consider reasonable offers.

I can send pictures upon request. $51,000 Call or Text (501) 827-5534

AWD, Auto, Loaded, Heated/AC leather seats, Back-up camera, Brand New Tires, Certified with warranty, No accidents, Always garaged.

Only 29K miles. Just perfect. $34,900 970-922-1155

2 door convertible with 2 tops, garage kept, always serviced and maintained. Great color. Runs and Drives Excellent. Power Steering, power brakes, auto transmission, factory air. $11,516 970-925-2001

Silver, 124K - 2nd owner - 560SL headlights, wheels and emblems.

Fresh paint & Interior. Located in Carbondale! Price Reduced (Price Reduced) $8,500 818-207-2244 or 303-656-7371

1979, Classic Look, Classic Green with Tan Top & Pinstriping, Beautiful Car, V-8, 100,500 Miles, Garaged, Only driven for special occasions, Collector Plates, Runs great.

(Price Reduced!) $16,000 Rich 970-920-3131

Saab 93 Sportcombi 2006

Skidoo Summit Everest - 2008

Subaru Outback 2.5 Liter - 2002

Subaru Outback 2.5XT “Turbo” - 2005

Toyota FJ Cruiser 2008

Great Sportwagon, good mpg, good performance, great in snow, 81300 miles, Manual, Power everything, Call Bill

154 track great shape, new top end, new air intake, cover. 05 voyager trailer, ride on ride off, new axel & tires, redecked, great shape. $5500 for everything OBO. Must Sell Fast. 970-376-2290

AWD, Alloy Wheels, Great Snow Car, Automatic, 152K, All Maintenance Records, Heated/Power Seats, 6-CD, Blizzak Snow Tires Included.

Runs Great! $6500 OBO 970-948-1659

Toyota FJ Cruiser 2008 29500 18500 V6 Blue 9703099331 29500 9703099331

$7500/obo 719-210-4103

150,000 miles, Head gasket replaced, Blizzak tires. Satellite bluetooth stereo. Power everything. Heated seats/windshield and mirrors.

Tinted windows, Excellent condition $7,200.00 or best offer 970-618-9729

$25,900 970-948-7271

Auto Parts/ Accessories

Clothing

Clothing

Construction Equipment/Material

Electronics

$2200 970.274.4374

Furniture/Home Furnishings

CRAFTSMAN SHOP VAC 4.0 FOR SALE!

4 - 285/75-16’s Dick Cepek Fun Country II tires.

Less than 5000 miles.

Excellent condition. $800.

970.456.2033 ClassifiedMarketplace Jobs Rentals Real Estate Transportation Merchandise Recreation Pets Farm Services Announcements P245/55 R19 103R Bridgestone Blizzard tires with less than 300 miles for $750.00.

720-879-7718

Autos

Merch andise More than 165 million people read a newspaper in print or online in a typical week.

‘WESTERN WORLD’

Carpet/Flooring More than 350 12X12 Italian White Marble tiles $750 Aspen Superb condition Still in boxes.

Gail 970-618-2298

Did you know more people read a newspaper on a typical Sunday than watched the 2011 Super Bowl?

Ladies Fringe Leather Jacket.

Like New Hardly Worn!

Size XL. $150.

970.456.3291

Try a border for just five bucks!

‘SOLD’

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Electronics

CRYSTAL

Box of miscellaneous electronics. Includes such items as tape recorders, mp3 player, computer accessories, printer photo paper and much much more!

970 389 6946 after 6pm or leave message. (pic not of actual box)

NEW TEMPUR-PEDIC SPLIT KING MATTRESS TOP OF THE LINE ALLURA BED. Superb condition $4000.00 Purchased for $7,098.00.

Apsen, CO. Call Martin 502 553 7240

Pioneer VSX-D411

Audio/video multi-channel receiver with remote.

Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround sound.

Works great and great condition.

NEW - VERY NICE!

Size: XL. $150.

Was purchased in Breckenridge.

970-456-3291

FOOTED DISH $7 OBO 970 389 6946 lv msg. or call after 6pm

Home Health/ Medical Equip

iPhone 4S $350 BONJOUR COFFEE PRESS WITHWHIP. BRAND NEW NEVER USED! Like new, 32 gig, black iPhone 4s, less than three months old with original box and instructions. For use on AT&T network.

Originally paid over $700 for the phone.

Will sell for $350 including a new waterproof Otter Armor case valued at $99.

Eagle 970-390-9787

OFFICE

Ameriglide 7-Stair Stair Lift $1359 good condition. Janet 970-456-3816 janethailey1@yahoo.co m

Housewares BONJOUR COFFEE PRESS WITHWHIP. NEVER USED! $20 970 389 6946

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$90 970-319-6294 Rifle

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GOLD ORNATE CARNIVAL GLASS

$5,800

970-471-0462

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$6

ROSE BOWL. VERY PRETTY! $8 OBO

Alaska Rein Deer chandelier 14 lights

$250 970-319-6294 Rifle

Collectibles

guaranteed,

Excellent Condition HARLEY DAVIDSON Ladies Riding Jacket, size XL. $65.00

lv. msg. or call after 6pm

SOLD!

Sell your vehicle,

‘County Cheyenne Collection’ Fur Coat.

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Ladies Leather Riding Jacket, size XL. $110.

$30 970 389 6946

Food & Beverage

Clothing

GET READY FOR WINTER!!!

info@avalancheautosales. com

‘HARLEY DAVIDSON’

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AVALANCHE AUTOMOTIVE LLC

05 Subaru Outback Auto. 152K. We finance anyone with approved credit.

BUY HERE PAY HERE. Hwy 24 in Minturn.

(970) 827-5336.

LIKE NEW!

Super Nice!

Model #60PP9100D. Works great and in great condition with remote.

HDMI/AV/S-Video inputs, Dolby Digital Surround.

Walking Dead Survival Instinct Xbox 360.

Original price $49.99.

Selling for $25.00.

Great condition. Call or text 970-274-0981.

GWS

Philips 60" HD TV

DON’T PASS THIS ONE UP, VERY CLASSY COAT!!!

This coat would make a very nice Christmas Gift!

Gaming Supplies

$20 OBO

970 389 6946

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LIGHTS/DESK LIGHTS FOR SALE $6 for all

970 389 6946 lv msg. or call after 6pm

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Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Condominiums Unit 304 for the Pitkin County Employee Housing Inventory and Authorizing the Chair to Execute the Necessary Documents NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT (CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT

First Publication10/24/2013 Last Publication11/21/2013 Name of PublicationThe Aspen Times Weekly

Notice8is: 3 hereby M O N DAY- F R I DAY 0 A Mgiven TOthat5 :the 0 0Board P M of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, hereinafter3the "Board," shall make final settlement for the 970.

8 4 9 1 3 5 work contracted to be done on the project known Improvements Aspen/Pitkin County AirL E G A L S @as AS P E N T I M to E Sthe.CO M port, Schedule I - Existing Airfield Pavement Crack

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Budget Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Basalt Sanitation District Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2014. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed at the District office located at 227 Midland Avenue, Suite C2, Basalt, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection Mondays - Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Such proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at 227 Midland Avenue, Suite C2, Basalt, Colorado, on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 5:00 PM. Any interested elector of the Basalt Sanitation District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Published in the Aspen Times Weekly, Citizen Telegram and the Glenwood Springs Post Independent November 7, 2013. (9681082) NOTICE OF BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a budget has been submitted to W/J Metropolitan District for the year of 2014. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the Accountant's office of W / J Metropolitan District where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at the Woody Creek Community Center, 0006 Woody Creek Plaza, Woody Creek, Colorado, on November 12, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. Any interested elector of W / J Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget at the offices of Robertson & Marchetti, P.C. 28 Second St, Suite 213, Edwards, CO 81632 and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: W/J METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: Kenneth J. Marchetti Published in the Aspen Times Weekly November 7, 2013. (9668337) COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 13-039 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 22, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Pitkin records.

Original Grantor(s) Grafton M Smith, who aquired Title as Grafton Smith and Phyllis G Smith, who acquired title as Phyllis Smith Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Date of Deed of Trust July 07, 2005 County of Recording Pitkin Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 29, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) 512987 Original Principal Amount $171,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $370,284.63 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF PITKIN AND STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: AN UNDIVIDED ONEHALF INTEREST IN LOT 23, BLOCK 1, MOUNTAIN VALLEY SUBDIVISION TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE UNIT 8 OF THE DUPLEX BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, AS SET FORTH IN AN OCCUPANCY, USE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT RECORDED IN BOOK 276 AT PAGES 407 TO 602, INCLUSIVE, PITKIN COUNTY RECORDS. Also known by street and number as: 187 W Lupine Dr, Aspen, CO 81611-2352.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/18/2013, at Pitkin County Courthouse, at the south front door, 506 E Main St, Aspen, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication10/24/2013 Last Publication11/21/2013 Name of PublicationThe Aspen Times Weekly IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 08/22/2013 Thomas Carl Oken, Public Trustee in and for the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado By: Desiree Wagner, Deputy Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Alison L Berry #34531 Camille Y Harlan #43789 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowrey #34145 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18TH ST., #2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 13-05653 ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on October 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 21, 2013. [9634257]

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NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Gateway Metropolitan District for the ensuing year of 2014; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed at 325 Gateway Road, Snowmass, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at the Old Snowmass Fire House, 1909 Snowmass Creek Road, Old Snowmass, Colorado on November 20, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto.

GATEWAY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By:/s/ Robert Walker Secretary Published In: The Aspen Time Weekly Published On: November 7, 2013 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly November 7, 2013. (9656892) NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 13-040 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 29, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Pitkin records.

Original Grantor(s) Ronald Golbus and Carolyn S. Golbus Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust September 02, 2009 County of Recording Pitkin Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 09, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) 562616 Original Principal Amount $742,520.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $724,201.03 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 5, HOME FIRES SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 13, 1993 IN PLAT BOOK 32 AT PAGE 78. COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 741 Hearthstone Dr, Basalt, CO 81621.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2014 has been submitted to the Meadowood Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at Prince of Peace Chapel, 77 Meadowood Drive, Aspen, Colorado.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a resolution to amend the 2013 budget for the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed budget and a copy of the resolution to amend the 2013 budget are available for public inspection at the offices of Donna Yost, District Accountant, 995 Brush Creek Lane, Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2014 budget or final adoption of the resolution to amend the 2013 budget, file or register any objections thereto.

Dated: November 1, 2013 MEADOWOOD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Donna Yost Secretary to the Board Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on November 7, 2013. [9685689] NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO 15-12-801, C.R.S. NOTICE TO CREDITORS* Case Number: 13PR30032 Perry H. Pollock, Deceased Case Number: 13PR30032 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the [X] District Court of Pitkin County, Colorado, on or before March 10, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jacqueline M. Mastrangelo P.O. Box 950 Aspen, CO 81612

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Published in the Aspen Times Weekly November 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2013. (9687267)

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/18/2013, at Pitkin County Courthouse, at the south front door, 506 E Main St, Aspen, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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

First Publication10/24/2013 Last Publication11/21/2013 Name of PublicationThe Aspen Times Weekly IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 08/29/2013 Thomas Carl Oken, Public Trustee in and for the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado By: Desiree Wagner, Deputy Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Alison L Berry #34531 Camille Y Harlan #43789 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowrey-Graber #34145 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18TH ST., #2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 13-04769 ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on October 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 21, 2013. [9634257] DATE: 08/22/2013 Thomas Carl Oken, Public Trustee in and for the A State S P E NofTColorado I M E S W E E K L Y V Nove mb e r 7, 2013 County of Pitkin, By: Desiree Wagner, Deputy Public Trustee

NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2014 BUDGET OF GATEWAY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

"Unless otherwise notified all regular and special meetings will be held in the Board of County Commissioners, Plaza One Conference Room, 530 E Main St, Aspen "All regular meeting items begin at 12:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the conduct of business all o w s .

C h e c k a g e n d a a t http://www.aspenpitkin.com for meeting times for special meetings or call 920-5200 "Copies of the full text of any resolution(s) and ordinance(s) referred to are available during regular business hours (8:30 - 4:30) in the Clerk and Recorder's office, 530 East Main Street, Suite 101, Aspen, Colorado 81611 "NOTICE: ALL REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL BE HELD IN THE RIO GRANDE CONFERENCE ROOM 455 RIO GRANDE PLACE, ASPEN COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2013: The following Resolutions: Emergency Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Provision of Mutual Aid to Larimer County The following Ordinances: Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Redstone River Parcels Ordinance Approving the Purchase of Aspen View Condominiums Unit 304 for the Pitkin County Employee Housing Inventory and Authorizing the Chair to Execute the Necessary Documents NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT (CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, hereinafter the "Board," shall make final settlement for the work contracted to be done on the project known as Improvements to the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, Schedule I - Existing Airfield Pavement Crack and Joint Sealing and Schedule II - Existing Airfield Pavement Fog Sealing, hereinafter the "Project," to Maxwell Asphalt, Inc., hereinafter the "Contractor," on November 18, 2013.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by the

and Joint Sealing and Schedule II - Existing Airfield Pavement Fog Sealing, hereinafter the "Project," to Maxwell Asphalt, Inc., hereinafter the "Contractor," on November 18, 2013.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or its subcontractors in or about the performance of the Project contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the Project, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or its subcontractors shall file with the Board written verified notice of such claims at any time up to and including the time of final settlement first stated above or forever waive any and all claims, without limitation, pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-26-107, as amended, against the Board of County Commissioners, Pitkin County, Colorado and the Project.

All claims must be addressed as follows: Board of County Commissioners c/o Mr. Brian Grefe, Assistant Director of Aviation, Administration, 0233 E. Airport Road, E. Concourse, Suite A, Aspen, Colorado 81611.

Published October 31, 2013 and November 7, 2013.

Jeanette Jones, Deputy County Clerk Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on November 7, 2013. [9684323] PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jane Ewing Huffman, Deceased Case Number 13PR30029 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Pitkin County, Colorado on or before March 3, 2014, or the claims shall be forever barred.

Grace Huffman 160 Little Elk Creek Avenue Snowmass, CO. 81654 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on October 31, and November 7, 14, 2013. [9652947] PUBLIC NOTICE RE: Roaring Fork Land & Cattle Company, James Bulkley Family Trust, JM Skyways and Bruce E. Carlson Trust Appeal of Celestial Land Company LTD Hearing Officer Determination #04-2013 (CASE# P054-13; PID 2735-214-00-004) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at a regular meeting to begin at 12:00 PM or as soon thereafter as the conduct of business allows, before the Board of County Commissioners, Rio Grande Conference Room, 455 Rio Grande Place, Aspen to consider an application submitted by Roaring Fork Land & Cattle Company (71 South Wacker Drive, Suite #4700, Chicago, IL 60606), James Bulkley Family Trust (160 Bulkley Drive, Aspen, CO 81611), JM Skyways (P.O. Box 1268, Aspen, CO 81612) and Bruce E. Carlson Trust (2767 Maroon Creek Road, Aspen, CO 81611) to appeal Hearing Officer Determination No 04-2013, which approved the Celestial Land Company, Ltd. Activity Envelope, Site Plan Review, Special Review and GMQS Exemption for a TDR Receiver Site. The property is located on Bulkley Drive and is legally described as the W ½ of the NW ¼ of Section 22; the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 21, all in Township 10 South, Range 85 West of the 6th P. M. The State Parcel Identification for this property is 2735-214-00-004. The application/ resolution are available for public inspection in the Community Development Department, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen CO 81611. For further information, contact Suzanne Wolff at (970) 920-5093.

Jeanette Jones, Deputy County Clerk Board of County Commissioners

sponse within thirty-five (35) days after service of this Summons upon you. Service of this Summons will be complete 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 thirty-five (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 any further notice.

This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiffs in and to the real property situated in Pitkin County, Colorado, more particularly described as follows: That part of the W 1/2 NE 1/4, Section 20; the S 1/2 SE 1/4, the NE 1/4 SE 1/4, E 1/2 NE 1/4, Section 17, all in Township 10 South Range 88 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, located easterly of the right-of-way of Colorado Highway No. 133, Project No. S-0163(3) as more particularly described in deed recorded February 14, 1961 in Book 193 at Page 211 as Reception No. 110978.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM that parcel of land conveyed to S. H. Lynch by deed recorded July 31, 1964 in Book 208 at Page 360 as Reception No. 118395, and land as conveyed to Grace D. Llewellyn, Joseph Edward Llewellyn and Dorothy Jean Artaz, as Trustees of the Rees Llewellyn Trust recorded November 29, 1979 in Book 379 at Page 920 as Reception No. 219892 and that parcel of land conveyed in Warranty Deed recorded November 19, 1993 in Book 732 at Page 5.

AND FURTHER EXCEPTING THEREFROM All that land contained on the following recorded Plats: Redstone Subdivision recorded in Plat Book 2 at Page 24; Redstone Subdivision recorded in Plat Book 2 at Page 30; Kistler Sub-Division of Redstone recorded in Plat Book 2A at Page 24; Redstone Subdivision recorded in Plat Book 5 at Page 38; Revised Plat And Addition to A Portion of Redstone Subdivision recorded in Plat Book 5 at Page 65; Refiling Of Lots 95 & 26 of the Redstone Subdivision recorded in Plat Book 8 at Page 69; Survey Correction and Boundary Adjustment Plat recorded in Plat Book 20 at Page 92; 1041 Hazard Review Site Plan For Colomo, Inc. recorded in Plat Book 29 at Page 42; Revised Plat of a Portion Of Kistler Subdivision of Redstone and Vacation of Fir Drive recorded in Plat Book 30 at Page 25; Redstone Levee Improvements 1041 Hazard Review Plat recorded in Plat Book 35 at Page 69; Bighorn Ridge P.U.D. Final Plat recorded in Plat Book 39 at Page 83; Amended Plat of Kistler Subdivision (Lots 1 and 2, Block 4 and Date Drive) recorded in Plat Book 40 at Page 80; Stan-Weis LLC Subdivision Exemption Plat recorded in Plat Book 99 at Page 55.

AND FURTHER EXCEPTING THEREFROM All that land contained in the following documents: Deed recorded in Book 170 at Page 427; Deed recorded in Book 179 at Page 578; Deed recorded in Book 181 at Page 425; Deed recorded in Book 184 at Page 170; Deed recorded in Book 185 at Page 119; Deed recorded in Book 348 at Page 278; Document recorded as Reception No. 117476; Deed recorded in Book 566 at Page 327 and rerecorded in Book 772 at Page 100 as Reception No. 378202; Deed recorded in Book 666 at Page 619; Deed recorded as Reception No. 417695 Deed recorded as Reception No. 582639; And All that Land contained in the following documents: Book 188 at page 417;Book 188 at Page 493; Book 190 at Page 598; Book 252 at Page 749; Book 286 at page 273; Book 199 at Page 6; Book 732 at Page 5; and Book 760 at Page 381.

Date: September 30, 2013 THE NOONE LAW FIRM, P.C. By: Robert M. Noone, Reg. #12452 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly First Publication: October 10, 2013.

Last Publication: November 7, 2013.

Published in the Aspen Times Weekly October 10, 17, 24, and 31, and November 7, 2013. (9610558)

Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on November 7, 2013. [9687288] DISTRICT COURT, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO Address: 505 East Main Street Aspen, CO 81611 COURT USE ONLY Case No.: 2013CV30089 Division: 6 PLAINTIFFS: Louis Meade Harker Family Trust U/A/D November 19, 1979; John A. Reeves; and William Robert Delaney Trust, under Agreement dated July 17, 2008 v.

DEFENDANTS: All Unknown Heirs, Successors and Assigns of L. R. MacDonald formerly known as L. R. Osgood; and all other unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action Attorney for Plaintiffs: Robert M. Noone The Noone Law Firm, P.C. P.O. Drawer 39 Glenwood Springs, CO 816 Phone Number: (970) 945-4500 Fax Number: (970) 945-5570 Email: rnoone@noonelaw.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 thirty-five (35) days after service of this Summons upon you. Service of this Summons will be complete 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 thirty-five (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 any further notice.

This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiffs in and to the real property situated in Pitkin County, Colorado, more particularly described as follows: That part of the W 1/2 NE 1/4, Section 20; the S 1/2 SE 1/4, the NE 1/4 SE 1/4, E 1/2 NE 1/4, Section 17, all in Township 10 South Range 88 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, located easterly of the right-of-way of Colorado Highway No. 133, Project No. S-0163(3) as more particularly described in

NOTICE OF MEETING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE STARWOOD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Starwood Metropolitan District, ("District”) will be held at the Starwood office, 0121 Stewart Drive, Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado, at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 for the purpose of conducting the regular business affairs of the District, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the Board, including review and approval of the 2014 Budget.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NOTICE AND CONSENT TO SPECIAL MEETING We, the undersigned members of the Board of Directors of the District, do hereby acknowledge receipt of the foregoing notice of the meeting of Wednesday, November 13, 2013, and we hereby waive any and all irregularities, if any, in such notice and in the manner of service thereof upon us, and consent and agree to the holding of such meeting at the time and place specified in said notice, and to the transaction of any and all business which may come before such meeting. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Starwood Metropolitan District Board of Directors meets regularly at 9:00 A.M. on the first Tuesday of every month at the office of the Starwood Metropolitan District, 0121 Stewart Drive, Starwood Subdivision, Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado for the purpose of conducting the regular business affairs of the District, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the Board.

Published in the Aspen Times Weekly November 7, 2013. (9681195)

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‘COWBOYS AND EAST INDIANS’ IN HER CAPTIVATING debut story collection, Casper-raised author Nina McConigley examines with wit and empathy what it means to be “the wrong kind of Indians living in Wyoming.”

Although prejudice and ignorance surface, there are few bad guys in this game of cowboys and Indians, only complicated human beings.

The characters in “Cowboys and East Indians” must explain themselves frequently — they are never quite what those who encounter them expect. In the story “Dot or Feather,” a foreign exchange student from India tells a Wyoming kid dressed up as a Native American, “There are two kinds of Indians. Some wear dots, others wear feathers. You’re a feather Indian. I wear a dot.”

A gnawing sense of never-belonging troubles many of McConigley’s characters. In the title story, “Faith Henderson,” a “dot Indian” adopted

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at age 2, remembers how she and an Arapaho classmate, the only other non-white student at her school, took turns portraying Mary “in various school Christmas pageants, since Mary was Middle Eastern.” While attending college in Laramie, Faith tries to befriend a group of East Indian graduate students, hoping they will invite her to share their lives and culture. Instead, they take advantage of her, asking her to drive them places in her minivan. In the delightful, surprising “Pomp and Circumstances,” Chitra is an Indian immigrant whose husband’s job brings them to Casper. At an office Christmas party, she tells an anecdote about a “hijra,” a traditional Indian transvestite, and soon her husband’s boss, Richard Larson, invites her for tea with his wife. While there, Richard asks if she can help him try on a sari, and introduces Chitra to his elaborate cross-dressing wardrobe

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