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General manager Samantha Johnston Editor Jeanne McGovern

04 THE WEEKLY CONVERSATION

Subscriptions Dottie Wolcott

10 LEGENDS & LEGACIES 14 WINEINK

Circulation Maria Wimmer

16 FOOD MATTERS 18

LIBATIONS

Art Director Afton Groepper

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Publication Designers Ashley Detmering & Madelyn LyBarger

22 COVER STORY

Production Manager Evan Gibbard

30 MOUNTAIN MAYHEM

Arts editor Andrew Travers

32 LOCAL CALENDAR

Contributing Writers Amiee White Beazley Amanda Rae Busch John Colson Kelly J. Hayes Barbara Platts Stephen Regenold May Selby Tim Willoughby High Country News Aspen Historical Society

38 CROSSWORD 39 CLOSING ENCOUNTERS

Sales Ashton Hewitt Amy Laha David Laughren Max Vadnais Louise Walker Tim Kurnos

30 VOYAGES Travel writer Amiee White Beazley didn’t have to go far to research this week’s Voyages,

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by ANDREW TRAVERS

THEATER THE HUDSON REED

Ensemble hosts its third annual free Christmas production, with a live radio play reading of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” at the Aspen Community Church on Dec. 11 and 12.

The show, with a cast of local actors, follows last year’s reading of “It’s a Wonderful Life” and 2013’s short story anthology “Once Upon A Christmas.”

Featured in the ensemble are Brittany Bays, Dan Bosko, Shere Coleman, Gerald DeLisser, Todd Hartley, Andy Henderson, Bill Hodges, Kathy Pelowski, Wendy Perkins, Morgan Walsh and Chris Wheatley as Scrooge.

“It ‘s a lovely gathering of actors for this particular show,” says director Kent Hudson Reed. “We have 11 folks portraying an average of three characters each. It’s exciting to watch their transformations from one character to the next.”

The show also includes 70-some sound effects, aiming to enhance the aural atmosphere — a highlight of last year’s show.

Reed is aiming from now on to stage a reading of “A Christmas Carol” every other year, in rotation with “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The relatively new seasonal offering complements the theater company’s other free annual production: the summertime Shakespeare in the Park series, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2016 with the comedy “As You Like It.” “A Christmas Carol” plays Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. More information at hudsonreedensemble.org.

The Hudson Reed Ensemble will perform a radio play reading of “A Christmas Carol” at the Aspen Community Church on Dec. 11 and 12.

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Night Riots will perform at Belly Up Aspen on Tuesday, Dec. 15.

Carbondale’s Stage of Life Theatre Company will perform “The Muppet Christmas Carol” at the Third Street Center Dec. 10 through 13.

CARBONDALE’S kid-powered Stage of Life Theatre Company is also tackling Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” with a little help from the Muppets.

The company is staging a production of “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” inspired by the 1992 film, at the Third Street Center Dec. 10 through 13.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children. It runs at 7 p.m. on Dec. 10 to 12, with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13. More info at www.soltheatrecompany.com.

POPULAR MUSIC CALIFORNIA-BASED ROCK BAND Night Riots comes to Belly Up Aspen on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The buzzy band behind the recent hit single “Contagious” is a good bet to break big soon. But a local audience can see them for just $5 ($10 for concertgoers under 21).

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THE WEEKLY CONVERSATION

by TIM WILLOUGHBY

IT’S DIFFERENT THIS TIME Editor’s Note: As world leaders and other environmental experts in Paris— including a contingent from aspen — Aspen Times Weekly columnist Tim Willoughby thought it timely to offer this historical perspective on the issue.

PROSPECTORS AND MINERS found more than silver when they settled Aspen in the 1880s. An abundance of wildlife prospered: martins, ptarmigans, grouse, rabbits, lynx, ermine, trout, elk, deer and even wolverines. Aspen trees skirted Aspen Mountain and tall pines crowded the slopes up to timberline.

A decade later, 10,000 people populated the city. Coal burning stoves and boilers formed a cloud of pollution separating the valley floor from the mountains above.

Lumbermen mowed the pine trees down and turned them into homes and mine timbering. Roads crept up every valley and over every ridge.

Ore concentration plants spewed sediment into the Roaring Fork River. You couldn’t see fish and you wouldn’t want to eat one because the city’s sewage drained into the river.

The iron horse came clanging and tooting into the valley and brought more people, including a new category: tourists who came to fish, hunt and enjoy the mountains.

The area changed from an isolated mountain mining camp into a major industrial center, part of the web of railroad-connected western cities.

After economic gyrations shut down the mining boom, nature — along with some human help — erased most of the mining legacy. Sewer plants and settling ponds cleared up the rivers. Aspen trees covered the face of Aspen

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ASPEN’S AFFLUENT POPULACE, COGNIZANT OF ITS ABOVEAVERAGE CARBON FOOTPRINT, IS CONFRONTING CLIMATE CHANGE, BECOMING A MODEL OF RENEWABLE ENERGY USE. THAT ACTION MAY BE TOO LITTLE AND TOO LATE. A STUDY BY THE ASPEN GLOBAL CHANGE INSTITUTE FORETELLS GLOOM FOR THE VALLEY. THE SKI SEASON WILL SHORTEN BY 2030 IF CARBON EMISSIONS ARE NOT SEVERELY CURTAILED. THE SKI PARTY COULD BE OVER BY 2100.

Mountain. Residents stocked rivers with fish, and a civic group introduced elk into the area.

The transformation made the area as attractive as it was when prospectors first arrived.

In the 1930s, to the howls of old timers, the younger generation cut swaths of aspen trees for ski runs.

Motels sprung up in town and houses popped up in the hills. Old wagon roads were improved and cars carried visitors to places that previously had been accessible only by a long horseback ride. As the ski industry exploded in the 1960s, so did Aspen. Condos crowded out miners’ shacks. Phalanxes of fishermen lined the streams, hundreds of hikers and jeepers traipsed up the old mining roads, and swarms of skiers extended the sport, while removing aspen trees, from one ski mountain to four.

Rapid growth spurred restrictive zoning measures that drove up real estate prices. Wilderness protections were won to protect the most pristine areas, and the resulting wildness designation and limited growth measures, attracted even more residents and visitors.

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Once again nature — helped by humans — restored resources.

Catch and release fishing and plenty of stocking filled the streams with trout. Hunting restrictions enabled the elk herd to proliferate. Thirty years of tree planting produced a canopy of trees covering the valley bottom. Years of wildflower seed distribution and watering added color to places where formerly only sagebrush grew. Zoning restrictions limited sprawl. While traffic increased, public transit mitigated its effects. Pioneers of the 1880s touring the valley today might say it is more beautiful than before they arrived.

But a new challenge threatens that status. Climate change threatens to reduce the ski industry to the historical curiosity that is silver mining.

Aspen’s affluent populace, cognizant of its above-average carbon footprint, is confronting climate change, becoming a model of renewable energy use. That action may be too little and too late. A study by the Aspen Global Change Institute foretells gloom for the valley. The ski season will shorten by 2030 if carbon emissions

are not severely curtailed. The ski party could be over by 2100.

The high-altitude basins painted with wildflowers could turn back into pine forest. Timberline is moving uphill 350 feet with each degree of temperature rise. A generation or two from now the Rockies may be less rocky, more tree-topped. Trout may abandon lower elevations. The elk are predicted winners. Their population might increase.

A number of recent studies predict that the trees that inspired the town name could disappear as early as 2050. Aspens cannot survive both drought and higher temperatures. As the edge of a grove moves to higher elevations, sparse sagebrush would move in.

It is different this time. Nature, even with serious help from humans, will not easily heal Aspen, at least not on the one- or two-generation timeline we have witnessed for past recoveries. This is not like vegetating mine dumps or purifying a stream. Even if man is removed from the area, the changes will still take place.

How much and how rapidly our mountain playgrounds change depends on how extensively and quickly the world’s present population addresses the challenge.

It takes a village to raise a child; it will take the world community to save a village.

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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LEGENDS & LEGACIES

FROM the VAULT

by TIM WILLOUGHBY

Aspen High’s girls league champions, 1910.

ASPEN’S BASKETBALL BEGINNINGS During your next trip to Aspen’s old City Hall, imagine that

immense space opened up. It resounds with the echoes of bouncing balls, squeaks from tennis shoes sliding against polished wood floors, victorious whoops and squeals of defeat. One-hundred years ago, the building served as the birthplace of Aspen basketball.

The Western Slope Basketball League formed in 1910. It included boys’ and girls’ teams from Aspen, Leadville, Glenwood and Gypsum high schools. Each team played against every other school one time at home and once on the opposing team’s court.

Aspen began play at the end of January, when the boys rallied against a team of Aspen High alumnae. The girls tuned up with a game between the senior girls and all the other girls who wanted to play. For a gym they used what has been City Hall. In 1910 Aspen’s residents called the building Armory Hall or Fraternal Hall. The hall was the only space in town that had a high enough ceiling and a large enough floor space to accommodate the game. Students continued to use the location for high school games for decades.

In those times before school buses, teams logged their

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ASPEN BEGAN PLAY AT THE END OF JANUARY, WHEN THE BOYS RALLIED AGAINST A TEAM OF ASPEN HIGH ALUMNAE. THE GIRLS TUNED UP WITH A GAME BETWEEN THE SENIOR GIRLS AND ALL THE OTHER GIRLS WHO WANTED TO PLAY. FOR A GYM THEY USED WHAT HAS BEEN CITY HALL. IN 1910 ASPEN’S RESIDENTS CALLED THE BUILDING ARMORY HALL OR FRATERNAL HALL. THE HALL WAS THE ONLY SPACE IN TOWN THAT HAD A HIGH ENOUGH CEILING AND A LARGE ENOUGH FLOOR SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE THE GAME. STUDENTS CONTINUED TO USE THE LOCATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL GAMES FOR DECADES. road trips on the Colorado Midland railroad. Game trips were overnight excursions for which each team had a faculty “supervisor and chaperone.” Due to the complications of traveling,

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boys’ and girls’ games took place on the same evening, but they did not follow each other in entirety. Girls played one half, and then boys played their first half, followed by the girls’ second half

and finally the boys’ second half.

The first season the boys won several games. Leadville was the main rival with the boys splitting games, winning at home and losing in Leadville. The six girls, barely enough to field a team, dunked a banner year and won the league. But they tied their last game, in Leadville. Ties were allowed under the rules of the game back then.

After the girls clinched the title in Leadville they traveled to Salida and Buena Vista to play against the Central Colorado League. Girls in that league played using boys’ rules. Aspen had to adjust because their girls had always played under girls’ rules. They lost 9 to 7 to Salida, a low score. Even on better nights they rarely scored more than 20 points. The relatively new sport resembled a game of keep-away.

Shooting a basket was big deal.

Aspen won their first league championship in 1910. Although the team no longer challenges their rivals in Armory Hall, surely more championships are in the works. GO SKIERS! Tim Willoughby’s family story parallels Aspen’s. He began sharing folklore while teaching for Aspen Country Day School and Colorado Mountain College. Now a tourist in his native town, he views it with historical perspective. Reach him at redmtn2@comcast.net.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WILLOUGHBY COLLECTION

LEGENDS & LEGACIES

FROM the VAULT

compiled by THE ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ON ICE

1939 ASPEN

“ICE CARNIVAL AT MAROON LAKE WAS WELL ATTENDED,” announced the Aspen Daily Times on Dec. 14, 1939. According to the paper, “Maroon Lake was the scene last Sunday of the most spectacular ice skating exhibition held in this part of the country in years, when the Aspen Ski Club held the opening winter sports event of the current season.

Originally scheduled to be a ski event, the event was changed to meet local weather conditions, and there being no snow on the local ski course a skating meet was held which proved to be extremely popular with both spectators and contestants. Weather conditions were ideal and many of the more than 1,000 spectators present stated they had been to the lake to fish in the middle of summer and found the temperature seemingly cooler than it was last Sunday.

Though the races were comparatively short in duration, lasting out about an hour, they were fast and exciting, providing many thrills and quite a few spills. The figure skating was a most spectacular sight and was well received by the audience on the bank. After the races and figure skating were finished a good proportion of the spectators flocked on the ice and proceeded to enjoy themselves thoroughly for the remainder of the afternoon. Ice skating is gaining popularity with tremendous strides this year and it is hoped by many that it will be possible to hold other meets in the future, because many people who do not know how or care for skiing can skate and get real enjoyment from this vigorous sport.” The photograph above shows skaters at Maroon Lake.

This photo and more can be found in the Aspen Historical Society archives at aspenhistory.org.

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GEAR of the WEEK

by STEPHEN REGENOLD

LIGHT IT UP: FENIX HL55 HEADLAMP RUGGED, waterproof and bright, the HL55 headlamp by Fenix is a workhorse of a light. Its anodized aluminum body houses a single large LED capable of igniting a dark trail (or burning a retina if carelessly aimed at a face).

Indeed, from a small lens the headlamp can blaze up to 900 lumens of night-piercing light in “turbo” mode.

Fenix cites a shine distance of nearly 400 feet.

I tested the HL55 over the past two months, including hiking, running, and biking at night. I also reviewed it during night orienteering events, where visibility is needed to read maps, follow dark trails, and find checkpoints in the dark.

As headlamps go, the HL55 is small for its brightness. Just a couple of years ago a 900-lumen light would have required a large lens, multiple LEDs, and a big external battery pack on a cord.

The Fenix, in contrast, houses all its power and light technology in a slim, 3x2-inch metal box. An elasticized band keeps it centered on the forehead even if you’re running hard and bouncing down a trail.

Its light is more a bubble than a beam. Click through the settings, from “eco” low to its highest brightness, and the night ahead is confronted with an increasingly larger orb of pure white light.

I like the “bubble” effect for hiking and general use.

There is no beam adjustment, however, meaning you cannot spotlight the unit for a sharp beam if reaching to see detail at a pinpoint ahead.

At about 6 ounces with a battery, the HL55 is heavier than other headlamps of its size. The weight was noticeable at first, but Fenix’s over-the-top band

spreads the load over the head and keeps the unit in place.

The headlamp uses rechargeable 18650 or CR123A batteries. Run time between charge-ups ranges from 150 hours on the lowest setting to a bit under four hours at max brightness.

Overall, I was impressed with the HL55. I have been testing products from Fenix since 2010 and am happy to see the evolution of its headlamp line to brighter and more rugged builds.

The metal case sets this unit apart. Most cases in the category are plastic. It’s waterproof, too, garnering

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UNCORKING ‘UNCORKED’: PAIRING WINE AND TELEVISION ASPEN’S LITTLE NELL hotel takes a star turn this upcoming Tuesday night (Dec. 15 at 8 p.m.

MST) on the Esquire Network, when it serves as the site for the prerecorded climax of the new reality television series “Uncorked.”

For the uninitiated, and surely most are as the fledging Esquire Network is still a tough find, “Uncorked” is a six-part series that KELLY J. follows a half-dozen HAYES New York sommeliers as they strive to pass the final exam in their quest to become Master Sommeliers. The series was shot over the months leading up to the exam, which was administered at the Little Nell hotel in May. Former Little Nell Director of Food and Beverage Sabato Sagaria, who is now the Chief Restaurant Officer of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, is prominently featured in the series.

“Uncorked” is informative, as it uses bumpers to have each of the show’s stars explain wine basics and defines arcane wine terms.

But it scores highest for creating drama and tension amongst the candidates as they vie for acclaim and accomplishment.

In real life, we know who reached the ultimate rank by passing all three elements of the grueling exam — blind tasting, wine theory and service. But in the world of “reality television,” the drama has been building each Tuesday since the launch of the series and the “winners” will be revealed in the final episode.

The Court of Master Sommeliers was founded in England in 1969 with the intent of bringing some semblance of order to the profession of wine service. That year, three individuals (George Clarke, Danny Lydon and Cyril Ware) became the first class to claim mastery in the world of wine. Since then, just 227 others, the vast majority members of the American Chapter that began testing in 1986, have passed an everchanging exam in an ever-changing world of wine to get the coveted Pin that designates them as Master Sommeliers.

Over the years, the Pin, which is worn with pride on the lapel of those who have earned it, has become more

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than just an accouterment celebrating excellence and knowledge, but a ticket to a career in the wine world.

For those who wish to work in wine it is the equivalent of a degree from, say, Wharton or the Stanford Graduate School of Business. While many Masters continue to work the floors of the nation’s top restaurants for a pretty fee, others move on to make their fortunes as consultants or in the employ of major wine distributors and importers.

In 2012, director Jason Wise shined a light on Master Sommeliers in his film, “SOMM.” Like “Uncorked,” which lists Wise and his wife, Christina, as executive producers, the film followed four candidates from San Francisco as they chased the Pin. The success of “SOMM” inspired others in the business to follow the dream, much like watching the New York Marathon might inspire 10k runners to try to go 26.2 miles.

The stars of “Uncorked” are all knowledgeable, likable and photogenic. They include Jack Mason, a soft-spoken 28-year-old, Texas-raised Christian with a streak of nerves that shows up when the heat is on; Jane Lopes, the only woman of the chosen six, who has a degree from the University of Chicago and a scholar’s way with study; and Dana Gaiser, a flamboyant, though seemingly shy, tasting savant who can be as flawed as a corked wine depending upon the challenge.

They, along with the other three candidates, are seen living a glamorous life in the tightest of suits in locales ranging from New York gourmet hot spots 11 Madison Park, Marta and Chef’s Club to the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival. But rather than expressing joy in drinking the finest wines, rubbing shoulders with star chef Daniel Boulud or Fred Dame (the Bill Belichick of Master Somms), the mood is dark and nervous throughout. You just keep waiting for the other glass to drop.

The narrative of the series tends to focus on the inner flaws and fears of each of these career accomplished sommeliers as they fall victim to mental and physical faux pas in front of those who judge them on their journey. From candidates blanking on the names of Barolo’s top producers to inexplicably pushing the corks of aged wines into the bottles

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The Somms of “Uncorked,” from left to right, Morgan Harris, Dana Gaiser, Josh Nadel, Jack Mason, Jane Lopes and Yannick Benjamin

as they try to open them, no sin goes unnoticed.

The angst and discomfort amongst the candidates in every episode is palpable. “With the Master exam around the corner, it’s just kind of depressing to think that you might have spent an inordinate amount of your...year...working for this thing that you are not quite there yet for,” says Morgan Harris, an affable and gifted somm who plies his trade at Aureole in New York. We will not reveal here whether Morgan made the grade, but he did host a blind tasting as a “TV personality” on the “Today” show this week with Hoda and Kathie Lee in advance of the “Uncorked” finale.

NBC owns the Esquire Network, so this was an obvious pairing.

It is good and worthy to use the power of television to expose

people to the world of wine. But the downside is that the Court of Master Sommeliers, rather than be depicted as a collegial group of truly remarkable, dedicated and gifted professionals, is reduced to simply being fodder for another cable reality concept.

Despite this nitpick, the climactic episode promises to be captivating TV. Some will pass.

Some will fail. But for my money. all are winners in this game of wine.

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

UNDER THE INFLUENCE Jack Mason, one of the stars of “Uncorked,” suggests this wine to pair with the final episode: LARMANDIER-BERNIER ‘VIEILLE VIGNE DU LEVANT’ 2007 “I would definitely suggest a bottle of Champagne. There are few things better than a nice, refreshing glass of Blanc de Blancs Champagne and an episode of “Uncorked.” I am particularly partial at the moment to the Larmandier-Bernier ‘Vieille Vigne du Levant’ ‘07 from a single vineyard in Cramant. This deep, rich style of a Chardonnay-based Champagne still has a soft, refreshing lift to it and generally ends up disappearing much more quickly than one might want it to!”

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ESQUIRE NETWORK

by KELLY J. HAYES

THE CRADLE OF MASTER SOMMELIERS Not only is The Little Nell hotel the site of the Advanced Sommeliers exam seen in “Uncorked,” it is the home of the largest collection of Court members anywhere.

This year, 39 members of the current staff have achieved at least Level 1, Introductory Sommelier status under the tutelage of Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy. Over the years there have been 11 Master Sommeliers who have worked at the Little Nell: ABOVE: Master Sommelier candidate Josh Nadel does a service for judges at 11 Madison Park in New York City.

LEFT: Master Sommelier candidate Jack Mason, from Marta in New York City, asseses a wine during a trial tasting on “Uncorked.”

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PARADISE LOST

EATING LESSONS FROM AN ALL-INCLUSIVE MEXICAN RESORT AFTER ONE LAP around the International Buffet, suspicions were confirmed: We didn’t come here for the food. Sure, there would be “Endless Cuisine” all week at the Mexican eco-resort — “It’s a scientific fact that vacation calories don’t count!” the glossy brochure exclaimed, in an effort to inspire a nonstop gorge-fest — but cafeteria-style dining, by definition, doesn’t AMANDA breed creativity or RAE innovation. Instead, it’s about pumping out meals for the masses.

I’ve traveled south of the border many times, but never to an all-inclusive, beachside retreat.

Even if you haven’t visited these sprawling properties studded with snack bars, aqua parks, and activity areas, you can imagine what they entail: Frosty, colorful drinks that flow like Jacuzzi jets all day long; poolside luaus with giant pans of paella and piles of skewered fruit; and unlimited chocolate soft-serve, even for breakfast if that’s your prerogative.

Far, far away from Aspen — home to exactly zero buffet restaurants for as long as any local can remember — this expanse of the Riviera Maya is where European tourists in too-tight banana hammocks bum-rush the Zumba stage and sugar-high kids throw tantrums on schedule. Even the glorious ocean breeze is accompanied by a steady backbeat of dance pop, thanks to an amateur DJ in sunglasses too sizes too big. It’s a place where one’s most pressing concern is guzzling a plastic cup of cold cerveza before it warms in the sun — which, with temps topping 85 degrees, happens in approximately three minutes.

The package-deal getaway is not my kind of vacation adventure. Yet before my guy and I rented a Volkswagen coconut (that’s what it looked like, not to mention what it felt like cruising at 140 km/hr on the highway) to buzz around the Yucatán Peninsula in search of street food,

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we spent Thanksgiving at a big ol’ family reunion to celebrate the his parents’ milestone wedding anniversary.

It took a few days to learn how to navigate the resort’s sprawling smorgasbords without leaving stuffed yet wholly unfulfilled, but eventually we fell into a groove.

Herewith, a few lessons from the buffet line and beyond: BRACE YOURSELF FOR SOME REALLY LAME FOOD, but know that a healthy, enjoyable meal is out there, too. You just have to find it. If there’s a plantbased restaurant on-site — highly likely, as more vacationers are demanding vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options — visit immediately. After four days and Thanksgiving dinner at the Brazilian grill/nighttime disco, we chanced upon a new, à la carte vegetarian restaurant on the property. Named for the largest genus of plants in the mint family and stemming from the Latin word meaning, “to feel well and healthy, health, heal,” Salvia was sparsely populated.

This made for sad evidence on ugly-American eating habits, but it proved beneficial to us — we feasted on petite portions of poblano peppers stuffed with tofu picadillo, raw lasagna with pine nut ricotta and sundried tomato pesto, avocado gazpacho, mushroom tamales with chipotle lentils, and beet carpaccio with grapefruit and candied mint.

Another benefit to picking the least popular (vegetarian) restaurant: premium Don Julio tequila on free pour, flaming after-dinner drinks made tableside, a quiet atmosphere without rambunctious children, and mellow staff eager to serve.

DO A LAP AT THE BUFFET. Swing through sans plate to inspect offerings before grabbing at tongs. I made the rookie mistake of loading up on limp salad before discovering a taco bar stocked with tortillas that trump any I’ve found stateside.

Which brings us to: SEEK LOCAL FOODS. In Mexico, that meant pork

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(cheap to produce and therefore plentiful; it’s also one of the more flavorful proteins), fresh fish and seafood, and native veggies like jicama, plantains, tomatoes, and papaya. Scoopable fresh coconut ice cream was an unexpected discovery. That pudding-like soft serve at the snack bar? Not so much.

LIVE ON THE EDGE. Studies show that folks who sit far away from the buffet are less likely to crave seconds and return for round two when they’re not hungry. “The average person makes three trips to the buffet — and five or more is not uncommon,” says Brian Wansink, PhD, director of Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab. “My research showed that for every 40 feet farther away from the buffet that people sat, they made one trip fewer.” Diners tend to overindulge when food is visible and conveniently within reach.

DON’T FORGET SEASONING. Interestingly, most of our food was tragically under-salted. A dab of salsa or squeeze of lime goes a long way.

SKIP PIÑA COLADAS. Alas, my boozehound heart was set on icy pineapple concoctions in

hurricane glasses, but most of the bottomless cocktails at allinclusive resorts are loaded with artificial sweeteners and colorings that make them unpalatable.

Instead, we loaded up on cerveza, tequila, and Irish cream on the rocks.

FOLLOW THE ASIAN PERSUASION. Most popular at our Mexican retreat was the Japanese teppanyaki grill.

Not only does it provide live entertainment—Mexican cooks role-playing Samurai performance artists is pure comedy—but, chances are, there’s bottomless sake, even if it’s not listed on the menu. Reserve your spot ASAP. KNOW THE SCHEDULE. We missed the poolside barbecue with whole roasted fish because we decided to take an ill-timed ocean swim.

SLOW DOWN, EAT LESS. Life on the playa is not a race. You have all day to dine, literally.

UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS NO SUCH THING as a walk of shame at an all-inclusive resort. Crowds begin to get rowdy at 1 p.m.—that’s what happens when free te-kill-ya begins flowing at breakfast. Burn

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off your culinary sins by playing tournament ping pong in the game room.

DON’T FEEL TOO GUILTY — about wasting food, that is. Many resorts compost leftovers, which should make us feel better about dumping those soggy chilaquiles.

ENJOY THE JOY, EVEN IF IT’S PHONY. Employees will smile and nod in response to virtually any question— Housekeeping cerveza delivery to the mini-fridge? De nada!

How’s the fish today? Muy bien!—because it’s written into the company handbook to greet guests with a cheery “Hola!” upon eye contact. This doesn’t change the food, but it may trick you into thinking it tastes better.

REMEMBER WHY YOU PICKED an all-inclusive resort in the first place. (Hint: It wasn’t for the food.) So few meals in our lives are truly memorable.

Do you recall what they ate for dinner eight days ago, let alone on that beach trip eight years ago?

Enjoy the experience for what it is: A break from the Aspen bubble, surrounded by sun, sand, and, most importantly, family.

Hanging with the whole clan for the holidays — that’s what makes memories.

Amanda Rae is happy to be back in Aspen, but still seeking culinary inspiration. She hopes that the new restaurants opening this season will bring it, already! amandaraewashere@gmail.com

Buffet dining: Only outside of the Aspen bubble.

OVEREAT...TO IMPRESS? Pass the endless pasta! A new study from Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab published in the medical journal “Evolutionary Psychological Science” shows that men eat more in the presence of women, perhaps in a subconscious effort to impress them. Men who ate with at least one woman consumed significantly more food—92 percent more pizza (or about 1.5 slices) and 86 percent more salad at an all-you-can-eat Italian buffet. The study did not explore why men ate so much more around women, but the researchers have a theory based on evolutionary psychology: An evolved tendency to ‘show off’ in front of others to assert dominance and/or increase attractiveness to others. They noted that this desire to show off is evident in eating competitions, which attract mostly male participants.

In contrast, women who ate with men reported feeling that they felt rushed through the meal and that they ate too much.

However, after the research team measured food samples they discovered that female diners ate nearly the same amount of food regardless of with whom they dined.

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GUNNER’S LIBATIONS

by ELIZABETH KARMEL for THE ASSOCIATED PRES

PUERTO RICAN COQUITO As long as I can remember, I have been a fan of eggnog. And I’m no snob about it. I’ll drink store-bought as readily as homemade.

It’s all creamy and delicious. And I’m always game to try new variations. Which explains how I recently fell in love with Puerto

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Rican coquito, a blend of rum, coconut milk, two different dairy milks, cinnamon and nutmeg. I was introduced to the drink by Roberto Serralles, a Puerto Rican rum maker whose family has owned Don Q rum for over a century. Once I started digging into coquito, I discovered Puerto Ricans are as passionate about the right way to make it as Southerners are about the right way to make fried chicken. And every family has its own recipe.

Serralles told me that during the holidays, every family in Puerto Rico makes coquito. His recipe is traditional and does not use egg yolks like some versions (including his mother’s!). He also insists that it is best with crystal rum, which is distilled multiple times to produce a light and bright liquor that won’t overwhelm the delicate coconut flavors. When Serralles makes coquito, he uses sweetened coconut cream, which is sold as a cocktail mixer.

But I wanted a slightly less sweet version, so I substituted canned coconut milk. I loved the result. And I later met up with Serralles so he could try my version and I’m pleased to say he loved it, too. Still, if you’d prefer a sweeter coquito, use coconut cream.

Regardless of the version you make, it is delicious and easy to prepare. Because it can be made up to a week ahead, make a batch just to have on hand and offer it to everyone who stops by during the holiday season.

LIBATIONS WAS CREATED BY BELOVED ASPEN TIMES PUBLISHER GUNILLA ASHER, WHO DIED JUNE 2, 2014, AFTER A BRAVE BATTLE WITH CANCER. CHEERS — TO GUNNER!

Coquito recipes vary widely.

Some families add lime juice or fresh coconut. Others use aged golden rum. And many use far more rum than I do. I like the coquito to be made with a 1-to-4 ratio of rum to milks. But many recipes call for a 1-to-2 ratio.

The good news is that it will be delicious either way.

Start to finish: 10 minutes, plus chilling Servings: 15 Two 13 1/2-ounce cans coconut milk 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 12-ounce can of evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups crystal or light rum 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg In a blender, combine all ingredients. Blend well, then refrigerate in the blender carafe for at least 5 hours (and up to 1 week). Just before serving, blend again to mix, then serve in chilled glasses. If desired, garnish with an addition sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.

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ASPEN UNTUCKED

by BARBARA PLATTS

Santa Claus and carolers greet the crowds at the annual lighting of the Sardy House Christmas tree.

MAGIC IN THE AIR

ASPEN’S STAYING POWER RINGS TRUE DURING THE HOLIDAYS A WEEK OR SO AGO, I heard an interesting story from a friend.

She’s a reporter for a radio station in the valley and a while back she interviewed a rather eccentric character at El Jebowl bowling alley. He was a regular there and during the interview, in between swigs of beer, he told my friend something that has stuck with BARBARA her ever since. He PLATTS said: “There’s a lot of magic in this valley and, if you’re lucky enough, you might just fall upon it.”

She joked that he almost looked like Santa Claus and as he said this there was snow falling outside, adding the perfect touch to his statement.

Her story stuck with me this past week as restaurants opened for business, stores primed new beautiful window displays and skiers dawned their newest outerwear for a few bluebird days in a row on Ajax. In anticipation for the crowds and the holidays, a vibrant energy hung in the air that was palpable to all. So much so that I found myself reciting the inebriated bowler’s quote in my head. Perhaps he is on to something. Not the kind of

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magic in the movies that involves fairies (though we do have a fair amount of those come midJanuary) or frightening witches, but the kind that involves champagne powder and views that never get old no matter how long you stare. This is the kind of place that has you at hello pretty much every time.

Some credit the “magic” of the area to the Ute Indians who inhabited this land far before the silver boom. Legend has it that Chief Ouray, who led his tribe away from the valley in the 1800s when the white man took over, put a curse on the land.

The specifics of the curse vary depending on whom you chat with, but essentially Ouray said if you choose to come here, you stay here. Maybe that’s the reason that every resident’s story starts with “Well, I came out for a season and then…”

However, this story is told in many Colorado towns. Growing up in Boulder there was talk of a similar curse, only Chief Niwot bestowed one on that area. Whether you believe in these curse-heavy stories or not, there is a strange power that the Roaring Fork Valley holds over people. I suppose a more logical explanation for this power could

have to do with the fact that we live in a place with endless skiing, beautiful people, luxurious happenings, a solid community, a unique balance between body, mind and spirit, and a visit from the Kardashians at least once a year. Obviously, Aspen is addictive in its own right. But to each their own.

There are plenty of moments in Aspen where the quote from our bowling friend rings true. For me, it made perfect sense on Sunday night when locals gathered on Main Street by the Sardy House to watch the tree lighting (fun fact: The tree in the front yard is the tallest decorated living tree in North America). Hot chocolate and holiday cookies were enjoyed while carolers sang about how there was no place quite like Aspen during the holidays. Santa and Mrs. Claus consulted with many young folk on what they hoped to unwrap the morning of Dec. 25 and locals chatted with one another. I originally went out to the lighting with a group of friends to support our buddy who was taking on the role of Santa Claus. But as I was out there in the brisk night, watching kids run around in a state of pure joy, I realized, quite clearly, that I had become a victim of Chief Ouray’s

curse. And I was entirely fine with it.

In my three years here, I have no doubt that I’ve stumbled upon a great deal of magic that this community has to offer.

The friendships I’ve made here will continue for decades, the memories will always be held dearly and the quality of life will forever be bragged about to all my friends and family. According to Chief Ouray, I have plenty more time here, and I have no complaints about that.

Without sounding too cheesy, I hope you feel some of the Roaring Fork Valley’s magic this holiday season. Check out the Sardy House Christmas tree in the evening, take up caroling with the Aspen Historical Society Dec. 22, take a jaunt down the Hyman Avenue mall to admire the decorations and join the town for the various activities in 12 Days of Aspen from Dec. 20 to 31.

And if you’re still not feeling it… maybe take up drunken bowling?

Barbara would like to make it clear that she was joking about the Kardashians. She meant it as sarcasm and in no way actually believes they are part of Aspen’s magic. Reach her at bplatts.000@gmail.com.

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Giving Back WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS REALLY NEED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON COMPILED BY JEANNE MCGOVERN

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spen may be a land of plenty. But it is also land with plenty of needs — at the holidays and all year-round “It’s nothing new to say that many of us are drawn to this valley for its stunning beauty and boundless recreational, intellectual and cultural activities. Yet within this seemingly perfect setting, our greater community is challenged by poverty, lack of opportunities, and feelings of hopelessness. These needs are real, year-round,” says Tamara Tormohlen, executive direction of the Aspen Community Foundation.

“Thankfully, it seems like for every cause there is an organization full of dedicated people making a difference. For 35 years, Aspen Community

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Foundation has been helping to focus these efforts. We’ve worked continuously to support our nonprofit organizations, many of whom are providing critical services on often very lean budgets.”

According to the IRS, there are more than 500 registered nonprofits from Aspen to Parachute, but practically speaking, there are approximately 300350 nonprofits actively working in the region.

“These organizations depend on the tradition of year-end giving. The community’s generosity and kindness during this season of giving can truly help a neighbor in need.”

In addition to major players in the giving arena, such as the Aspen Community Foundation, Pitkin

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County Healthy Community Fund, Thrift Shop of Aspen, The Environment Foundation, the city of Aspen and other town’s small community grantmaking programs, there are dozens of private/family foundations, individual donors and corporate support Still, great need exists. So once again this holiday season, we asked our local nonprofits what their No. 1 need is. The outpouring of responses — and the breadth of the requests — surprised us. And it made us realize that we can all make a difference to our neighbors in need. We hope you you’ll read this and give generously where you can.

HERE ARE THEIR WISHES, IN THEIR OWN WORDS.

EDUCATION & YOUTH SERVICES Aspen Education Foundation

Top on our wish list is to maintain the teacher salaries and programs we fund and help ease our current annual funding deficit of $1,300 per student or $2.2 million annually. Please contribute to AEF by attending our Flamingo event on January 9, 2016, or through a direct donation.

Brooke Bedingfield, Executive Director, www.aspenaef.org, 970-429-3626

Aspen Music Festival and School

Donations of string instruments (violins, violas, and cellos) for children to use in our Beginning Strings program (active in schools from Glenwood to Aspen), or funds we can use to purchase instruments. More than one hundred children are studying music, receiving lessons and participating in string ensembles, and a great many come from families unable to provide the instruments. We have a great scholarship program already, but the more community support, the better.

Alex Brose, Vice President for Development, abrose @aspenmusic.org, 970-205-5060; Katie Hone Wiltgen, Education and Outreach programs, khonewiltgen@aspenmusic.org

The Cottage Preschool

Our wish list includes a light table for the toddler room, a new circle carpet for our pre-K, a baby bjorn, and a trampoline for our preschool classroom. Happy Holidays!

Christina Holloway, cholloway@aspenk12.net

Early Learning Center

We have 115 children currently enrolled in our school and are in great need to update our lighting in our classrooms with LED lights/fixtures. We were able to install 3 out of the 8 classrooms last year but our funds were limited to complete the project. In the 3 classrooms that were upgraded to LED lights, you can see such a big difference and the children can see everything around them better.

So our #1 Wish would be support of funds for 5 classrooms to upgrade to LED light fixtures.

Kelly Beal, Executive Director, www.earlylearningaspen.com, 970-920-9201

Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement of the Roaring Fork Valley provides financial literacy programs to local K-12 classrooms, and we need community volunteers to teach these simple and FUN pre-set lessons! JA volunteers are given the lesson plans that teach critical lessons on budgeting and saving money, using credit wisely and how money works in an economy. TOTAL time commitment is just 30-45 minutes per week for 5 or 6 weeks. This is a FUN way to help a local teacher — SMALL commitment with a BIG impact on our kids!

Laura Seay, laura.seay@ja.org

Marshall Direct Fund

To go from good to great we need $25,000 to provide 250 scholarships to meet the increasing demand for education and training for impoverished youth and young women in Pakistan.

Quality education and vocational skills allow them to chose peace and prosperity over violence and despair. Funds will also help us to grow our modern day pen pal program which meaningfully connects youth in the valley with students in Pakistan.

Jodi Fischer, Executive Director, www.marshalldirectfund.org, 970.963.3150

Shining Stars Foundation

Our wish is to give hope to kids with cancer!

Your tax deductible donation of $1,500 will sponsor a child, $250 will help us purchase adaptive athletic equipment, and $50 will help us purchase medical supplies. We are hosting a toy drive until December 18 with drop off locations in Aspen, Basalt, and Glenwood Springs. To see a list of locations or make a cash donation visit www.ShiningStarsFoundation.org Rosemary White, 970-726-8009 Rosemary@ShiningStarsFoundation.org

YouthZone

Our biggest need is donations for scholarships for our substance abuse group, Seeking Safety. A full scholarship would be $180 for 12 weeks of group.

Cam, 970-920-5702

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES / OTHER

Aspen Science Center

Funding for our winter Science Cafes! The Science Cafes are on most Wednesdays in January and February, right before the DeWolf Lectures on Physics at the Wheeler. We are seeking funding for refreshments and other expenses associated with these events.

David Houggy, dhouggy@apsensciencecenter.org

Aspen Youth Center

In addition to financial gifts in support of our free after-school and all day summer programming, Aspen Youth Center is in need of a new bumper pool table. Do you remember bumper pool? Maybe not, but the kids at AYC LOVE to play against each other and the staff. This game helps teach youth about winning and losing, improves their motor skills and it¹s simply a lot of fun. Our current table is wobbly, has torn felt, is over 15 years old (probably much older), and is in desperate need of replacing. A bumper pool table runs approximately $2500.00 but will be used for many years to come.

Keith Berglund, keith@aspenyouthcenter.org, 970.544.4132

The Buddy Program

The Buddy Program needs a van! We are looking for fund for or to have donated a 12-passenger new or used van for our LEAD Programs activities, camps and trips. This program will be expanding from Carbondale to Basalt in 2016, and with more kids and more activities, our van rental fees are through the roof!

David Houggy, david@buddyprogram.org, 970-920-2130

Little Red School House

Little Red School House is a year round Preschool and Toddler Center in Snowmass Village. Our biggest need is funding for the continuation of construction on our natural playground. We are moving from traditional to all natural to enhance the children’s appreciation of their natural surroundings and increase their curiosity in learning.

Robin Sinclair, Director, mylittleredschoolhouse.org, 970.923.5020

Kids First

Our wish list items include: Tax deductible (Colorado tax CREDIT available) cash contribution to support working families who need help paying for childcare; Community member to serve on the Kids First Advisory Board; Your volunteer expertise in advertising and publicity; Volunteers that we can match with programs for reading to children or helping with field trips; New or gently used books for babies, toddlers and preschool age children.

Shirley Ritter, Director, shirley.ritter@cityofaspen.com, 970-920-5370

Aspen Community Foundation

Our No.1 wish is that: “Every community member makes a gift to a nonprofit whose work they care about.”

Tamara Tormohlen, Executive Director, tamara@aspencommunityfoundation.org,, 970.925.9300

The Aspen Hope Center

Financial support is always needed to keep our crisis services free to the community. But we are also in need of 2 new laptop computers so that when our clinicians are mobile or on scene, they can still have access to the agency system, forms and resources.

Michelle Muething, 970-925-5858, michelle@aspenhopecenter.org,

Aspen Valley Hospital

Our wish remains to help and heal all who seek care at Aspen Valley Hospital. To support that wish, our greatest need is for funding to help bring critical, life-saving, new facilities and equipment to our community.

Deborah Breen, dbreen@aspenhospital.org, 970-544-1302

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Community Health Services

Diapers for infants (sizes 1, 2 or 3) are on the Wish List for Community Health Services this year. We would love to be able to give each new mom that we serve a starter kit of diapers. This is a necessity for new parents and an expensive one.

We serve about 50 women per year.

Liz Stark, Director, 970-920-5010

well-being and stability of people struggling with poverty. Help us continue our Programs that aim to break the cycle of homelessness by providing its guests with the tools and resources needed to recover and maintain an independent and selfsufficient life.

Karen Peppers, Director, fms_glenwood@yahoo.com

addition to tuition: $50 $175 supports supply fees, $255 supports one week of meals, $450 supports one week of housing.

Nancy Wilhelms, Executive Director, 970.923.3181 x 203

RESPONSE

Family Visitor Program

Financial support to help us continue to provide, free of charge, home educational services to new parents in the area. Gift cards from City Market, Walmart, Target, Bus Passes, etc., to help families that are struggling to support their families.

Sandy Swanson, 970-945-1234, sswanson@familyvisitor.org

Habitat for Humanity

Volunteers Habitat.amyf@gmail.com, HabitatRoaringFork.org, 948-7207

Our No. 1 need is food gift cards for clients.

Jill Gruenberg, jill@responsehelps.org, 970-920-5357

Tom’s Door

Tom’s Door opens doors to those in need from Aspen to Rifle. Our annual Holiday appeal is underway for cash donations; hand-crafted greeting cards are also on sale.

Our neighbors who need a bit of help this winter thank you! www.tomsdoor.co, 970-704-5082.

Carbondale Chamber of Commerce

The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce¹s #1 need would be volunteers for our POSSE. The POSSE is the Volunteer and Goodwill committee of the Carbondale Chamber, and helps organize Business After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings and other Chamber events, and represent the Chamber in a professional and positive manner. chamber@ carbondale.com, 970-963-1890

Holiday Baskets

We are a totally volunteer operation with no paid staff that provides new gifts and food gift cards to 250 families (approximately 1,000 people) who are in need in our valley. Our greatest need is City Market food cards, any other gift cards, and cash donations.

Our address is Holiday Baskets Anne Blackwell, Chairperson, 536 W. North St.

“These organizations depend on the tradition of year-end giving.

The community’s generosity and kindness during this season of giving can truly help a neighbor in need.” Tamara Tormohlen, executive director of the Aspen Community Foundation

Komen Colorado

Our wish list includes donations to help underinsured women in Eagle, Garfield & Pitkin counties afford co-pays for diagnostic procedures after an abnormal mammogram or if they find a lump; and bilingual (English/Spanish) volunteers to provide Breast Cancer 101 education in Eagle, Garfield & Pitkin counties.

Roxanne Johnson, Director of Development & Marketing, 303-518-5478

Pathfinders

Pathfinders would love to have the following wishes fulfilled: gas gift cards; grocery gift cards; restaurant gift cards; certificates for any kind of self care service like facials massages, etc.; money donations Allison Daily, 970-379-5276

Feed My Sheep

We are a non-profit organization that provides for the spiritual needs, education, advocacy and a multitude of services to improve the health,

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We would love to have more dog and cat toys for enrichment.

C.A.R.E, care@rof.net

Roaring Fork Center for Community Leadership

We need more people willing to “step up” to community leadership roles and opportunities in both political and non-political arenas. We ask that you donate to RFCCL¹s scholarship fund to develop our communities next leaders or apply to be a participant in the RFL Class of 2017.

Andrea Palm-Porter, 970-922-6035, andrea@rfleadership.org

ARTS & CULTURE Anderson Ranch Arts Center

For Anderson Ranch, we wish for donations for the Scholarship Fund to support the necessary costs for our scholarship students that are in

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The Art Base

We would absolutely love a gift to our annual fund, enabling us to provide art classes for the at-risk and under-served, including the developmentally disabled, teen parents and youth in addiction recovery. Help us ensure that our existing art clubs, summer camps, mentorships, and workshops remain accessible to all ages and abilities. Thank you!

Genna Moe, genna@theartbase.org, (970)404-5055

Aspen Historical Society

Our wish list: $7,000 to repair the gutters on our 128-year-old Wheeler/Stallard House.

Christine Benedetti, Director of Marketing, (970) 925.3721/102

Aspen Film

Airline miles or donations to cover travel and accommodations for filmmakers at the 25th Anniversary Aspen Shortsfest (April 5-10, 2016), who not only present their work to audiences, but visit classrooms in Aspen and throughout the Roaring Fork Valley.

Erin Wilson, 970.306.0662, ewilson@aspenfilm.org

Aspen Public Radio

While radio can seem like magic -simply turn it on and there we are — it is a technical feat requiring thousands and thousands of dollars of equipment which need upkeep and replacement all the time. The system that runs our programming is a computer, and is backed up by a redundant system. That system is old and in need of replacement. If the backup system failed, we could stay on the air by broadcasting directly from our satellites and/or by playing cds but we would not have the great mix of programming that we air today. We are in need of a replacement backup system which is built by a company called ENCO. The cost is $4700.

Carolyne Heldman, 970-920-9000

Aspen Words

We’re looking to replace our longtime Aspen Summer Words sponsor ($150,000) with a wonderful local business or couple. Recognized as one of the country’s per-eminent literary conferences, Summer Words welcomes visitors and locals alike to Aspen each June, to celebrate both award-winning and up-and-coming writing.

We’ll give back endless gratitude and marketing opportunities.

Jamie Kravitz, Program Manager, 970.925.3122, ext 2#, jamie.kravitz@aspeninstitute.org

ENVIRONMENT

Jazz Aspen Snowmass

Help JAS keep the music playing in the New Year with donations toward the JAS Stuff for Students Program, placing new instruments into our local schools. jazzaspensnowmass.org, 970.920.4996

Aspen Poets’ Society

Our No. 1 wish would be to have somewhat redesign our out-dated and somewhat stalled website.

We would also appreciate a be a good mic and speaker system for our Live Poetry Nights.

Lisa Max Zimet, Co-founder and Secretary/ Treasurer, 379-2136

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies

A 12-15 passenger van to efficiently and safely transport program participants between ACES’ four sites and off-site locations. ACES also has need for a two stage gas snowblower for its Hallam Lake site to maintain safe winter access to the 25-acre nature preserve and visitor center. Both items welcomed new or used in good condition.

Christy Mahon, 970.925.5756, cmahon@aspennature.org

Hudson Reed Ensemble

Our top priority and need is for rehearsal space.

Kent Reed, irkent@mac.com

Red Brick Center for the Arts

Our biggest area of need in 2016 is hosts for our First Thursday Openings. We¹re looking for contributors who want to ensure our Openings remain exciting, well attended events that continue to highlight the strength and importance of local art in Aspen. Hosts are asked to contribute $1500 to cover the cost of the openings or may opt to co-host with someone else (who we find) for $750.

A collaborative group of contributors would also be welcome!

Angie Callen, executive director, angie@aspenart.org, 970-429-2777

Roaring Fork Valley Spellbinders

A mere $2,000 would allow us to bring Spellbinders lead trainer to this Valley to certify our own Trainers and make sure we are using the latest and greatest techniques to train volunteers to connect with Valley kids to build literacy, character and community.

Catherine Johnson, Executive Director, www.spellbinders.org

Theatre Aspen

Our number one need is someone to underwrite 20-25 tickets for our December teen production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, so that we may invite a group from English in Action to come to our show!

Kids tickets are $12/adults $20.

Regna Jones, regna@theatreaspen.org

Aspen Valley Land Trust

Aspen Valley Land Trust could use a small pickup and one or two tablets!

Suzanne Stephens, Associate Director, suzanne@avlt.org, 970.963.8440

Forest Conservancy

Forest rangers and forest ambassadors to help us protect our forest today and preserve it for a lifetime of tomorrows. Thank you.

Marcia Johnson, Executive Director, 970-963-8071, www.forestconservancy.com

Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

With over 70% of our participants requiring full financial aid, we are in need of contributions for our scholarship fund. At Aspen Camp of the Deaf, we create an environment that fosters self-esteem, life-long friendships, and a sense of community.

Your gift has the power to change a life! We are requesting multiple scholarships at $1,399 for each session.

Annie Henderson; annie@aspencamp.org, www.aspencamp.org

Aspen Junior Hockey

Donations to The Aspen Junior Hockey Scholarship Foundation which allows athletes to participate who normally could not afford the cost.

Blake Hull, www.aspenjuniorhockey.com, 970.379.0599

Challenge Aspen

At the top of Challenge Aspen’s holiday wish list is $7,000 to cover participant transportation costs from Denver International Airport to Snowmass Village so that we continue to connect, encourage and inspire individuals and families by presenting meaningful recreational, educational and cultural experiences to individuals faced with cognitive or physical disabilities.

Alli Stitle, alli@challengeaspen.org, 970-923-0578

Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association

Wilderness Workshop

Wilderness Workshop is trying to expand its outreach in our community and needs to enhance its communications technology to do so. The following tools will help us with our effort: large format, hi-res plotter; hi-res, hi-quality digital camera; hi-power, hi-res portable digital projector; exchange server / file server.

Rebecca Mirsky, Development Director, rebecca@wildernessworkshop.org, 970.963.3977, ext. 11

Show your love for great mountain bike trails by becoming a Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association & IMBA member! You’ll be supporting our mission to create and sustain the best possible trail system locally, while also supporting IMBA¹s broader efforts across the country and around the globe. Memberships start at $30 Mike Pritchard, executive director, (970) 948-3486, www.rfmba.org

WE-cycle

SPORTS & RECREATION Ascendigo

Ascendigo offers athletic experiences for children and young adults with autism is in need of a 15 passengers van. Or donations toward one. We’d love to have our own instead of renting one every year. otto@ascendigo.org

Inspire a 2-wheeled revolution! Give a member of our community the convenience, flexibility, and independence of bike share as a healthy form of mobility. Donate to WE-cycle’s Pass Scholarship Fund, founded by its Board of Directors, to provide free bike share passes to those in need.

John Barker, john@we-cycle.org, 970.205.9222

“IT’S NOTHING NEW TO SAY THAT MANY OF US ARE DRAWN TO THIS VALLEY FOR ITS STUNNING BEAUTY AND BOUNDLESS RECREATIONAL, INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. YET WITHIN THIS SEEMINGLY PERFECT SETTING, OUR GREATER COMMUNITY IS CHALLENGED BY POVERTY, LACK OF OPPORTUNITIES, AND FEELINGS OF HOPELESSNESS. THESE NEEDS ARE REAL, YEAR-ROUND. THANKFULLY, IT SEEMS LIKE FOR EVERY CAUSE THERE IS AN ORGANIZATION FULL OF DEDICATED PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE.” – TAMARA TORMOHLEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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WHEN COLORADO GIVES ...

BY EMILIE RUSCH FOR THE DENVER POST

WHEN DANA RINDERKNECHT first

pitched the idea for Colorado Gives Day, she told people she thought it could raise $1 million.

One website, one day, thousands of individual donations benefitting hundreds, if not thousands, of local nonprofit organizations — she had seen it work in Minnesota the year before.

“People would go, ‘Yeah, good luck with that,’ “ Rinderknecht said. “I was always sure we could raise $2 million or $3 million.”

Even Rinderknecht, director of online giving at the Arvada-based Community First Foundation, couldn’t predict how successful it would become.

Before the clock struck midnight to launch the first Colorado Gives Day, donations tallying $1 million were already scheduled.

At a foundation board meeting that afternoon, the total was $5 million. By the end of 24 hours, giving reached $8.4 million.

“I say these numbers and it’s like Monopoly money,” she said. “From a day in 2010 when we said we’ll raise $1 million to having raised $83 million, honest to God, it blows me away.”

Colorado Gives Day has grown at lightning speed, from $8.4 million that first year to $26.3 million in 2014. The number of donors has grown to 43,979 from 12,540.

Over five years, the one-dayonly online fundraiser has logged nearly $83 million in donations for Colorado nonprofits — making it

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COLORADO GIVES DAY From 2010-2015, Colorado Gives Day raised almost $83 million for Colorado nonprofit organizations in just five day-long online campaigns.

2010: $8,419,507 2011: $12,369,340 2012: $15,367,055 2013: $20,525,620 2014: $26,279,451

Source: Community First Foundation

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one of the largest local Giving Days in the country. Dec. 9, 2015, was its sixth 24-hour blitz; as of press time, more than $27 million had been raised.

“She is the driving force,” Colorado Nonprofit Association membership services director Gerry Rasel said.

“Dana would never say that — she would just say she’s one part of it.

But I find that difficult to believe.

Her passion has driven Colorado Gives Day to be as successful as it has been.”

Rinderknecht’s impact can’t be measured in just dollars and cents, either, said Miriam Peña, director of the Denver Office of Strategic Partnerships.

“What’s even more remarkable is the impacts we may never know about — the new collaborations or the programs that were able to raise enough resources to continue

operating,” Peña said.

The year-round portal, now called ColoradoGives.org, has received $117.2 million in online donations, with the majority coming on Colorado Gives Day. “It’s really changed the face of the way we do fundraising,” she said.

That first year, 539 nonprofits participated in Colorado Gives Day. This year there are 1,900. A $1 million incentive fund, provided by FirstBank and Community First, will also be shared proportionally among nonprofits that receive donations on Tuesday.

“Colorado was ripe for this,” Rinderknecht said. “Historically we’re not great givers — very generous people, but there wasn’t really a place for people to give that you knew was safe and secure and you knew you could find good nonprofits.”

For her part, Rinderknecht said all she’s doing is providing nonprofits with a tool to connect with donors — the rest is up to them to “put some skin in the game.”

“My hope is truly that it becomes not so much about giving on Gives Day but giving all year around,” Rinderknecht said. “It’s really about year-round giving.”

PHOTO BY HELEN H. RICHARDSON/THE DENVER POST

Dear Aspen Junior Hockey Supporters,

Thank you for your continued support.

Sponsorships and donations from this great community allow AJH to provide athletes extremely affordable—first class programming. In addition, your support helps fund the AJH Scholarship fund, which provides all players unable to cover season expenses an opportunity to participate. AJH is extremely appreciative, and is committed to continuously improving our program to better serve the Aspen and Roaring Fork Valley community.

Vectra Bank Aspen Education Foundation invites you to

If you are interested in joining the growing AJH family of supporters, please contact our office (920-7081). Happy Holidays!

Sincerely, Aspen Junior Hockey

with the SPAZMATICS

JANUARY 9, 2016 linda israel

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Cocktail Reception, Seated Dinner, Live & Silent Auctions Attire: Aspen Festive

Online Silent Auction December 1-13

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To Support The Gunilla Israel Asher Scholarship Fund The Aspen Times established the Gunilla Israel Asher Scholarship to provide college scholarships to Aspen High School students. The scholarship will be funded, in part, by the sale of 100 giclees of an original painting by Gunilla’s sister, renowned artist Linda Israel.

“G a Bear” embodies all that was Gunilla: beauty, tenacity, strength, power and mystery.

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To purchase your limited edition giclees of “G a Bear,” for $1,000, contact Samantha Johnston at The Aspen Times, 970-925-3414 or by email at sjohnston@aspentimes.com.

Limited Edition “G a Bear” Giclee, 30” x 30.” Original artwork by Linda Israel.

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MOUNTAINMAYHEM

The SOCIAL SIDE of TOWN

‘TIS THE SEASON

MAY SELBY

THE ANNUAL Sardy House Tree Lighting last weekend kicked off the month of holiday gatherings throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. Among my favorite, family-friendly events this month are the following occasions — all are complimentary and several also include a charity initiative.

On Thursday, Dec. 10, from 4-5:30 p.m., Sven the Elf visits Rock Bottom Ranch for a magical winter afternoon feeding the ranch animals and making holiday crafts. On Sunday, Dec. 13, from 5-6 p.m., The Little Nell hosts a Tree Lighting with Santa, “reindeer” from the

Aspen Animal Shelter, carolers from SoL Theatre Productions and more, and a clothing drive for LIFT-UP. On Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 4:30-7 p.m., visit Anderson Ranch Arts Center’s Holiday Open House. Tour the studios to shop for gifts from artists-in-residence and staff, enjoy art activities for children in Schermer Meeting Hall, make s’mores around the bonfire. (There’s also a holiday dinner in the Ranch Café for a very reasonable price.) On Sunday, Dec. 19, The St. Regis’ annual Tree Lighting Ritual takes over the Fountain Courtyard with carolers from the Aspen School District, visits

Shawna Van Cleave, Tracy Lofgren and Becky Johnson at a holiday party.

Kevin Smiddy, Lindsay Cagley and Janice Louthis.

with Santa Claus, holiday treats and festive beverages and the hotel’s signature Champagne sabering. And while you’re there, be sure to visit the Gingerbread Hotel in the lobby by the Grand Staircase.

For a full list of holiday events and further details on local holiday happenings, visit www.aspenchamber.org.

Contact May with insights, invites or info: allthewaymaymay@hotmail.com

The McNellis family at the Sardy House Tree Lighting.

Santa and Mrs. Claus in their sleigh at the Sardy House Tree Lighting.

Heather, Sierra and Chris Macdonald at the Sardy House Tree Lighting.

Shawna Rahm and an elf on the shelf.

DJ Dylan Regan, Lisa Jo Anderson and Marcy Kneiper.

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Jane Floyd and Christine Follin.

by MAY SELBY

Jeff and Eileen Knapp at a holiday rooftop party.

Dan Sheridan leads the choir at the Sardy House Tree Lighting.

The Poole family visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Sardy House Tree Lighting.

Jennifer and Brad Smith with their children, Naya and Grady.

Sean Madsen, Casarae Clark and Jason Burns get into the holiday spirit.

Steve, Cooper and Lauren Russell.

Robin Proctor, Fallon Chitty and Karla Samano.

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VOYAGES

ESCAPE ARTIST | ROARING FORK VALLEY

by AMIEE WHITE BEAZLEY

INVITE YOUR MOTHER-IN-LAW TO VISIT: ELEMENT BY WESTIN BASALT-ASPEN IS OPEN

FOR SO LONG, the reality of living in the Roaring Fork Valley meant that friends and family — or those you just didn’t want in your condo for too long — had to visit in the offseason. The majority of people who live here, like you and me, can’t ask their retired parents, or sisters and brothers who are teachers and insurance salesmen, to visit your family and stay at The Little Nell (no matter how spectacular it might be.) So what are the other options? Until now there were few, and AMIEE WHITE BEAZLEY those few were always booked. Where do you send your mother-in-law when the annual visit arrives?

The LEED-certified Element by Westin Basalt-Aspen and its 113 affordable rooms (yes, actual real affordability) is now open in Willits.

With an introductory locals’ rate of $69 through Dec. 22, the property anticipates the average cost for a night’s stay will be between $160 and $260 per night. This a cool, contemporary and family-friendly place that’s great for averagespending tourists, visiting sports teams and yes, your family who can crash there if their numbers are too

vast (or your patience too thin).

I toured the property in Willits (West Basalt for you town unifiers; El Jebel for you old-timers) in anticipation of its grand opening that took place this week and found the following:

1. The rooms are suited perfectly for families. With 13 different configurations, each room can accommodate up to six people, and many of the rooms are adjoining.

Each has Westin’s signature Heavenly bed, couches with an additional pull-out, kitchens with standardsize equipment and stocked with necessities like pots and pans and coffee makers. But, there are no tubs in the bathrooms, so forget about a soak after skiing or giving that baby a warm bath.

2. The location is ideal. For those interested in Aspen, the drive is just 25 minutes to downtown, and the Willits bus stop is a three-minute walk from the hotel’s front doors. To Old Town Basalt, it’s five minutes by car, 30 minutes by bike, of which the hotel will offer a small number for guests to borrow. During summer months Element will be a swarm of activity for outdoor enthusiasts eager to flyfish, hike and mountain bike in the midvalley.

3. The hotel design is clean and chic. Element Basalt-Aspen isn’t vying for any high-end interiordesign awards, and the room’s artwork might be digitally crafted by the corporate office, but the couches in the lobby are large and comfortable with modern lighting, the fireplace is big and the views of the surrounding mountains are as beautiful as any. In room the colors are kind to the senses in neutral blues and browns and the large windows bring in lots of natural light.

4. If the introductory rate for locals of $69 per night doesn’t entice you, then maybe the free hot breakfast (steel-cut oatmeal, cereals, eggs, breakfast sandwiches, burritos, muffins) or the complimentary afternoon cocktails from 4-7 p.m. will.

5. Guests not staying at the property will also have a chance to enjoy the hotel with beer, wine and small bites for purchase available most nights from 7-10 p.m., some live music and a meeting room that can accommodate up to 30-50 people, which is already being eyed up as the go-to spot for local nonprofits, Basalt Chamber, rotary meetings and other ragers.

OPEN HOUSE Check out the Element

by Westin Basalt-Aspen for yourself during one of its weekly Tuesday Open Houses now through January from 4-8 p.m. with refreshments and entertainment. To book the special local rate of $69 per night use the code LXPKG1 at elementbasaltaspen.com.

6. Despite knowing full well they will have a lot of kids staying at this hotel, the saline pool is shockingly small at 15x30 feet. Not even big enough for a lap, forget about a team of U14 lacrosse players, but I bet they will still be in there shoulder-toshoulder until midnight.

7. Pool might be small, but there is a 24-hour gym and hot-tub, outdoor fireplace, grill and even a lawn where event tents are envisioned. Will there be a noise curfew? Will they turn down the outside lights? I’m sure abutting Willits neighbors will want to know.

8. Both Basalt Bike & Ski and Bonfire Coffee will have small, but sufficient spaces in the hotel. Basalt Bike & Ski will rent skis in winter and bikes in summer. Bonfire will be open all day until 8 p.m. focusing more on coffee than food, with a menu of hot drinks, smoothies and quick graband-go goods like breakfast burritos, empanadas and savory pastries such as feta and goat-cheese croissants.

In the evening, Bonfire will offer locally made desserts from Sunshine and Moons, an organic baker in Glenwood, and eventually, after a obtaining a liquor license, wine and beer.

9. The staff of 50 is local and they are happy to be giving up the upvalley commute. They might not be making as much as they did at resorts in Aspen, but with a large corporation like Starwood (Element/Westin’s parent company) they are receiving comparable benefits, discounted ski passes, saving on gas and can still see their kids off to school.

To date, there are Element hotels in 16 markets in North America, one Element hotel in Europe, one Element hotel in China, with new domestic and international hotels in development. My guess is that at this location, this hotel product is going to be hugely popular for families, for long-term stays, business and tourism travel. With its midvalley location and mid-range price point, people who have been longing to visit the Roaring Fork Valley in winter or summer (or your favorite in-law) will now have a place to call home.

Amiee White Beazley writes about travel for the Aspen Times Weekly.

Reach her at awb@awbeazley.com or follow her @awbeazley1.

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ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT

MUSIC/ART/FILM/LITERATURE

by ANDREW TRAVERS

‘SMALL WONDERS’ A BIG HIT A DECADE OF THE BEST LITTLE ART SHOW IN ASPEN

THE PARKING LOT overflowed, sending cars to the icy roadside up Meadowood Drive. Crowds streamed into the Aspen Chapel Gallery.

Amidst the buzzing throng inside on opening night, each time I made a lap around the gallery’s 10th annual “Small Wonders” art show, there were fewer artworks on the walls as more and more were snatched up by buyers.

The show truly is a wonder. In a town glutted with galleries and glittery openings with international artists, no exhibition this holiday season is likely to spawn the widespread anticipation and enthusiasm that “Small Wonders” brings every December to the basement of a church in a nonprofit, volunteer-run gallery showing work by local artists.

Its formula is simple: small original works of no larger than 12-by-12 inches, made by 30 selected Aspen area artists, sold at affordable prices (most less than $200).

Curator Ada Christensen brought a variety of style and media to this year’s collection, which opened Dec. 2 and runs through Jan. 2.

Brian Colley’s relief engravings imagined constellations with their animal kingdom namesakes actually in the stars (i.e. “Ursa Majora” has a gold leaf bear in the starry sky).

Sam Louras crafted mind-bending sculptures, such as a bird made from wooden kitchenware and Scrabble pieces (which spelled “FLY”).

There were Dede Brinkman’s moody resin-cast travel photos, Shelia Babbie’s playful collages of ‘50s era cartoon girls in Ashcroft landscapes, Izzy Zaino’s exuberant photo prints of tropical fish, Eden Marsh’s preciously fashioned handmade books.

Georgeann Waggaman painted watercolors capturing local scenes of the downtown pedestrian mall, of the Roaring Fork River, and the Benedict Music Tent. Lisa Singer’s acrylics depicted snowy rural scenes, in which farmhouses were obscured by whiteout conditions. Carla Reed painted fluorescent farm animals.

The quality is high. The prices are low. There are no chintzy Christmas tree ornaments in “Small Wonders.”

The youngest of this year’s exhibitors was 14-year-old Maeve Cassetty, who exhibited a richly imagined collection of nature photography from Cabo San Lucas, New Zealand’s Milford Sound

PHOTOS BY: JEREMY WALLACE/THE ASPEN TIMES

and elsewhere.

“I went back through my favorite images and thought about what was beautiful and what was interesting,” she explained.

She was inspired to be a photographer, she said, by Summers Moore, who a few feet away was exhibiting emotive close-up shots of horses.

For the scrum of potential buyers shuffling around the show, the relatively small size of the works and commensurately small price tags are an obvious draw. For artists, the limitation of scale often encourages inventive new approaches.

Dave Durrance, for example, normally works on large canvases, crafting abstract geometric works in the Herbert Bayer tradition. Making works of one-foot by one-foot was a new experience for him, as he prepared for his first “Small Wonders.” His pieces depicted shadows of orbs and doors and shapes in bright fluorescents.

“It’s a real challenge for me,” Durrance said at the opening. “My vocabulary is for bigger spaces, so to limit it to the available space I had to simplify, simplify, simplify.”

ABOVE: Digital photo collages

by Shela Babbie on display at the Aspen Chapel Gallery.

RIGHT: Ceramic watering cans

by Tammie Lane on display at the Aspen Chapel Gallery.

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Ceramics works by Mary Ballou on display at the Aspen Chapel Gallery.

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THELISTINGS

DEC. 10 - 16, 2015 to improve the health and vitality of water in Colorado.

HELL’S BELLES — 9:30 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen.

Hard rock and blues. All ages.

970-544-9800

SATURDAY, DEC. 12

SEE Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” at the Aspen District Theatre Dec. 12 and 13.

THURSDAY, DEC. 10 “THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL” — 7 a.m., Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St., Carbondale. Based on the Charles Dickens novel. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.soltheatrecompany.com or at the door. Prices are $15 per adult and $10 per child. Concessions available.

HOLIDAY INVITATIONAL — 10 a.m., Carbondale Clay Center, 135 Main St., Carbondale. Handmade local ceramics.

CERAMICS CLUB OF ASPEN HOLIDAY POTTERY SALE — 10 a.m., Colorado Mountain College Art Gallery Room, 0255 Sage Way, Aspen.

Handmade ceramic ware created

by CMC faculty and students and local artists. Mugs, casseroles, bowls, vases, serving platters and sculptures.

A CLASS AND A GLASS — 5:30 p.m., Marble Distilling Co. and the Distillery Inn, 150 Main St., Carbondale. Design custom ornaments. $20 cost includes two ornaments and a cocktail.

JOSEFINA MENDEZ — 7 p.m., Living Room at Hotel Jerome, 330 E. Main St., Aspen. Latin bossa nova.

HANDEL’S “MESSIAH” — 7 p.m., Grace Church, 1776 Emma Road, Basalt. Presented by the Aspen Choral Society.

WINTER ART AND ACTION — 8 p.m., Justice Snow’s, 328 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. A fundraiser for Protect Our Winters, a nonprofit climate-advocacy group. $25 donation. Cocktails, beer and hors d’oeuvres. Live DJs. 970-429-8192 THE WOOD BROTHERS — 10 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen.

Americana and bluegrass. All ages. $20. 970-544-9800

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FRIDAY, DEC. 11 NEW HIGH ALPINE LIFT GRAND OPENING — 9 a.m., Snowmass Ski Area. Breakfast and toasts at Gwyn’s High Alpine restaurant beginning at 9:15 a.m. followed by ribbon cutting and first chair at 10:30 a.m. Skis or snowboard and lift ticket required.

CERAMICS CLUB OF ASPEN HOLIDAY POTTERY SALE — 10 a.m., Colorado Mountain College Art Gallery Room, 0255 Sage Way, Aspen.

Handmade ceramic ware created

by CMC faculty and students and local artists. Mugs, casseroles, bowls, vases, serving platters and sculptures.

“WORKS ON PAPER” ARTISTS’ RECEPTION — 5 p.m., Ann Korologos Gallery, 211 Midland Ave., Basalt. Meet and view the works of print-makers Leon Loughridge and Joel Ostlind.

“INSPIRING CONVERSATIONS” — 5 p.m., Rag and Bone, 433 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. A traveling installation by artist Jennifer Ivanovic featuring free-formed, poured paintings on the theme of mental illness.

HANDEL’S “MESSIAH” — 7 p.m., Snowmass Chapel, 5307 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass Village. Presented by the Aspen Choral Society.

“THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL” — 7 p.m., Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St., Carbondale. Based on the Charles Dickens novel. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.soltheatrecompany.com or at the door. Prices are $15 per adult and $10 per child. Concessions available.

WATER DISCUSSION — 7 p.m., Gonzo Gallery, 625 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. American Rivers and adventure swimmer Matthew Moseley discuss efforts and opportunities

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“THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL” — 2 and 7 p.m., Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St., Carbondale. Based on the Charles Dickens novel. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.soltheatrecompany.com or at the door. Prices are $15 per adult and $10 per child. Concessions available.

OPENING PARTY: ASPEN EXTREME — 2 p.m., Chair 9, 675 E. Durant Ave., Aspen. Live DJ and ski movies.

Vintage costume contest judged by bartenders.

DAMIAN SMITH AND TERRY BANNON — 7 p.m., Heather’s Savory Pies and Tapas, 166 Midland Ave., Basalt. Live music.

KERRY PASTINE AND THE CRIME SCENE — 9 p.m., Black Nugget, 403 Main St., Carbondale. Soul, blues, R&B, rockabilly, swing and funk. No cover.

SUNDAY, DEC. 13 “THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL” — 2 p.m., Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St., Carbondale. Based on the Charles Dickens novel. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.soltheatrecompany.com or at the door. Prices are $15 per adult and $10 per child. Concessions available.

THIRD ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING — 5 p.m., The Little Nell, 675 E. Durant St., Aspen. Family-friendly event open to all guests and community members. Free refreshments, carolers and time with Santa Claus. Cookie buffet, hot cocoa and cash bar. Clothing drive will accept new and gently worn winter clothing for donations to Lift-Up, a nonprofit financial-assistance group.

Institute, Koch Building, 1000 N. Third St., Aspen. A seminar exploring the human search of meaning anchored by plays and sonnets from William Shakespeare and drawing upon ancient and contemporary texts. Fee of $225 includes all sessions, reading materials and refreshments. Scholarships available. Register at www.aspeninstitute.org/aspenevents. For more information, call 970-544-7970.

TUESDAY, DEC. 15 HOLIDAY CAROL SING WITH ALAN FLETCHER — 5:30 a.m., Aspen Community Church, 200 E. Bleeker St., Aspen. Aspen Music Festival and School CEO Fletcher will host and provide piano accompaniment to a sing-along. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served immediately afterward. Free; donations to church restoration fund accepted.

970-925-1571 OPENING RECEPTION: “FINDING PLACE” — 5 p.m., Anderson Ranch Arts Center, 5263 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass. An exhibition of pottery and ceramic sculpture by Alleghany Meadows and Sara Ransford. Free. www.pyrogirlaspen.com ASPEN NOISE — 5:30 p.m., Aspen Chapel, 77 Meadowood Drive, Aspen. Singing, dancing and instruction. All ages and abilities.

970-925-7184 JOSH ROGAN — 7 p.m., Living Room at Hotel Jerome, 330 E. Main St., Aspen. Live folk music.

NIGHT RIOTS — 9:30 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Alternative rock. All ages. 970-544-9800 ART APRES — All day, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, 5263 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass. Art, ceramics, books and art supplies. Galleries and art studios open for viewing.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16 THE BIG EASY BRAIN TEASY — 8 p.m., Square Grouper, 304 E. Hopkins Ave., No. 1, Aspen. Trivia with prizes.

HANDEL’S “MESSIAH” — 7 p.m., St. Mary Catholic Church, 533 E. Main St., Aspen. Presented by the Aspen Choral Society.

REVEREND HORTON HEAT — 8:30 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Rockabilly, country and rock. All ages.

EVERLAST — 10 p.m., Belly Up, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. Hip-hop, rock and blues. All ages.

LIVE MUSIC WITH DAMIAN SMITH AND DENNIS JUNG — 10 p.m., Red Onion, 420 E. Cooper Ave., Aspen.

MONDAY, DEC. 14 ATHENS TO ASPEN: JOURNEYS OF MEANING — 6:30 p.m., Aspen

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Vectra Bank Colorado offers a competitive commission structure; health, dental, and vision insurance; 401k and much more.

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Candidate should have 3+ years of previous experience as a Relationship Banker. The applicant should be able to sell and cross-sell a full range of Vectra bank products and services. Must be able to accept and process applications for consumer loans & small business loans. Candidates will also have excellent customer service skills and good attention to detail.

Mortgage Loan Originators have a unique opportunity to receive bank referrals and will be located in a Branch.

Opportunities: • Correspondent pricing • Portfolio programs available • Developing and implementing sales calls • Determining the mortgage needs of customers and negotiating the terms under which mortgage will be extended • Preparation of loan packages for approval in accordance with mortgage policies • Cross-selling all Bank Products and Services • Meeting monthly production goals Successful candidates must have solid experience in conventional, government, and non-conforming mortgage originations. A background in residential mortgage sales with a minimum of one year in a Loan Officer capacity is also required. Must be familiar with RESPA requirements and disclosures.

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Full or Permanent Part Time Tax Advisor/ Relationships, Accounting Degree, 5 yrs. Excellent Benefits, References Appreciated.

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Harley Davidson Road King 2007

John Deere Gator 2007 HPX

Good condition. 154k

Like new condition. 3340 miles, Auto transmission.

ZZ4 350 cu in 385 hp.

Screaming Eagle 9150 miles includes over 4000.00 of new HD parts not on the bike, contact for all the details.

Mike

Excellent condition, and great fun for the whole family. Classic John Deere green. 400 Hours heathersinclairaspen@gmail.com

$37,730 Call Mike 970-379-3255

$19,200 970-927-4542

$7100 970-948-8834

Eager Beaver9TN 1981

TrailerTwo sled Trailer 1999

Auto Photo Ads Work!

$8,000.00 Chris (970) 379-3399 SKI DOO Summit SDI 2008

Call or go online to sell your car 925-9937 www.aspentimes.com/placead

New top end, 154 track, 2011 track non ported. Sled shed clutching electric start. Vent kit on clutch side.

Exhaust can - HPS.

144 track, 1926 miles.

970-379-7154

Auto Parts/ Accessories

Goodyear Duratrac 285/70/17 Tires $145

Merch andise

R/B 6' Sofa. $200.00 Aspen Very good condition. Great for smaller living room.

970-319-6250

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Our Classified Advertising staff is ready to schedule your Service Directory ad.

Call 866-850-9937 or e-mail classifieds@ cmnm.org.

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JET SET fur hooded blue parka. This is a beautiful jacket in perfect shape by Jet Set made in Italy.

It has a detachable fur hood and it is excellent for the snow. It's a Jet Set size 2 will fit US 4-6. $330. 970 376 6523

REPUTABLE GOLDSMITH paying CASH for gold, silver, platinum jewelry, gold or silver coins, nuggets, sterling silver sets.

Many loyal customers thank me for BEST RETURNS, BEST SERVICE and convenient appointments. I Recycle, Remake, and Repair. For today's spot see: ronthegoldguy.com.

Call Ron (970) 390-8229

Construction Equipment/Material Metal Exterior Door Good shape, got the wrong size. 34” x 80” Selling for $30 each.

970-404-1701

Furniture/ Beds & Mattresses

Fishing

Pets - Dogs

PRIVATE FISHING & HUNTING CABINS & CLUB! Two Classic & Historic Cabins PLUS Membership in Mount Massive Lakes, Inc. Fish any of 22 Private Lakes!

Hunt Big Game all around! For information call 970-406-1705. ** OWN YOUR PIECE OF PARADISE -- $324,000 **

LABRADOODLES. Chocolate & apricot standard and minis available. Low shed, great family dogs. www.1-labradoodle-bre eder.com 970-275-4828

JC's

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Professional Massage European Mounting and Shoulder Mounting Competitive Pricing Call Josh for details

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Lisa 970-404-1701

Furniture/ Dining Room

Musical 1979/80 Stratocaster $1650. Fender USA Jazz bass $750. Warwick German bass $650.

Others available.970-618-5591.

Grass Quality Grass Hay. $6 per bail.

St. Benedict’s Monastery.

970-927-3312

Merchandise Wanted

Will carry two bikes.

Mounts on spare tire.

Retails for $200. Great condition.

Eagle 970-390-9787

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Travel/Tours

Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests.

Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201

Great condition with less than 20 days on the skis. Include Solomon Z12 demo bindings. Eagle 970-390-9787

Please Recycle H e s t r a r a c i n g gloves.vertical cut,rsl comp. ski team. Hestra $100.00 aspen tom 970-306-2029

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is a Gift Deborah 970-948-5663

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76 percent of adults who spend more than $500 on fine jewelry in the last year read a newspaper in print or online in an average week.

Shop till you drop.

Full-time working women who shop read newspapers in larger numbers.

Female newspaper readers shop at Nieman Marcus, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor and Macy’s, just to name a few.

Color makes your classified ad stand out.

SENSUAL MASSAGE Contact Sophie Aspen-Snowmass In-Calls / Out-Calls 760-397-3242

2013 Vokl Bridge Skis & Bindings 179 $365

Lost 2 Women's Skis - Not a Pair - left at Silver Queen Gondola on Saturday 11-28-2015.

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Yakima SpareTime $95

Custom Dining Room Set with 6 armchairs. Will sell separately. For the set $5000.000/obo Aspen Excellent condition.

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R3BROS LLC *HANDYMAN *LANDSCAPING *GUTTER CLEANING *SNOW REMOVAL (970)300-8059

Massage Therapy

Hunting

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Crate and Barrel Black Metal Queen Bed. Curved headboard. $150.00 OBO. Very good condition.

970-319-6250.

QUALITY DENTURES $500 per arch.

Glenwood Denture Clinic 970-404-3021 Glenwood Springs Dr. Brian Hanson DDS glenwooddentureclinic .com

Landscaping, Mowing & Tilling

Ski Equipment Side Bar for 2009-2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab. B r a n d n e w , i n box. Ordered online, and they sent the wrong year. Can’t return. $200 OBO. Call for photos.

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Dental

Jewelry RON"THE GOLD GUY "

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$1500.00 OBO 970-379-6073

Chris 970-379-3399

Furniture/Home Furnishings

Clothing Originally retailed for over $1,300. Great all terrain tire with siping for winter conditions.

Four with 15% of tire tread remaining. Back tire with 90%.

Will sell five for $145.

Eagle Ranch 970-390-9787

Trailer Two sled Trailer - Diamond plate toolbox, ramps, spare with jack and lug with wrench.

$1,000.00 $4200 OBO

$6000 OBO 970-379-7154

4 - Blizzak LM-32 245/45R18, used one s e a s o n $ 4 0 0 .

970-986-1307

Eager Beaver 9TN 1981

Lost De beers Engagement Ringsolitaire 1cts diamond- in Aspen november 29th. Was walking back from the fire station to Belly up. Just proposed to my girlfriend and she lost the ring in the snow. Work in the Marine Corp, and if found contact this number. 708-828-0114.

Reward to be establish

Found FOUND BIKE - Aspen email gownsofsilk@hotmail.co m with description..

A Letter of Thanks O n S a t u r d a y , November 28, 2015, we had a celebration of life party for our son, Curtis Brent Caparrella at the Eagles Club in Aspen.

There was a great turnout of people. The place was packed and a lot of people told us their stories about Curt. In honor of Curt, there was Grilled Cheese sandwiches, French Fries and salad, along with a few other dishes.

T h a n k y o u t o everyone who came out to pay their last respects to our son. A Special thanks goes out to Father John from St. Mary's Catholic Church, who Blessed Curt and made us feel a little more at ease at losing him. Also, the Aspen Police Department o f f i c e r s t h a t responded and the Farnum Holt Funeral Home for being so kind, understanding and helpful. Thank you to our daughter in law, Kim, for writing such a wonderful obituary and for making the memory board with pictures of Curt. Last, but not least, a big thank you to Rob Feeley, all of the other Masters from the Moo Duk Kwan and the members of the Eagle's for putting this celebration together. -The Caparrella Family.

2.Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; District Court Pitkin County, Colorado Court Address: 506 E. Main Ste 300 Aspen, CO 81611 In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: Graciela Acosta Topete and Respondent: Manuel Rojas Palomera

Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

SUMMONS FOR: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE OR LEGAL SEPARATION

After thirty(30) days from December 3rd, 2015, the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District, Owner, will pay to Aspen Digger. Inc, the full balance due on the Contract "Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District: 2015 Sanitary Sewer Replacements". All persons having claims for labor, rentals, services, or materials furnished under this pipeline contract, who shall not have been paid herefor shall present the same to Owner in writing and verified prior to the date specified above, or the Owner shall be free of all liabilities for attempting to obtain payment to such persons by the Contractor.

To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

Published Aspen Times Weekly: December 3rd, 2015, and December 10th 2015. (11726497)

Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address): Graciela Acosta Topete 204 Park Ave. #3E Basalt, CO 81621

If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be found at WNW.courts.state. co.us by clicking on the "Self Help/Forms" tab.

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.

This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage.

Notice: §14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-108, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10-124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of patiently and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction - By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are: 1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect; 2.Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; 3.Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and 4.Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner's or renter's insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary.

Dated November 10, 2015 Glenita L. Melnick Clerk of the Court Published in the Aspen Times Weekly First Publication: November 19, 2015 Last Publication: December 17, 2105 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly November 19 and 26, 2015 and December 3, 10, and 17, 2015. (11685872)

District Court Pitkin County, Colorado Court Address : 506 E. Main Street, Suite 300 Aspen, CO 81611 (970) 925-7635 In re the Parental Responsibilities Concerning: Pempa Lhamu Tamang Petitioner: SHEREEN R. SARICK and JORDAN L.R. SARICK and Respondent: SONAM TAMANG and PHURBU SONAM TAMANG Case Number: 2015DR30017 Division 5Courtroom SUMMONS FOR: ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be found at www .courts.state.co.us by clicking on the "Self Help/Forms" tab.

After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decision-making and parenting time), maintenance (spousal support) , attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.

This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Allocation of Parental Responsibilities.

Notice: §14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-108, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10-124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction - By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are: 1.Restrained from transferring, encumbering , concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect; 2.Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; 3.Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and 4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner's or renter's insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary.

3.Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and 4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner's or renter's insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary.

corder's office, 530 East Main Street, Suite 101, Aspen, Colorado 81611 or at: http://pitkincounty.com/Calendar.aspx NOTICE OF FINAL ADOPTIONS BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE FOLLOWING DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARINGS: The following Resolution on December 2, 2015 Second Reading - Resolution No. 080-2015 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Aspen for the Pitkin County Nordic Ski Trails Program Management Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on December 10, 2015 (11745557) Jeanette Jones, Deputy County Clerk

Date: November 12, 2015 Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy DISTRICT COURT, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 506 East Main, Suite E, Aspen, CO, 81611 Petitioner(s) SHEREEN R SARICK et al. and Respondent(s) SONAM TAMANG et al.

For information on legals, or to place a legal please e-mail pschultz@cmnm.org or call 970-777-3172

Case Number: 2015DR30017 Division: 5 Courtroom: Order: Order for Publication by Consolidated Service The motion/proposed order attached hereto:GRANTED. Issue Date: 11/5/2015 JONATHAN BRUCE POTOTSKY District Court Judge This matter comes before this Court on the Petitioners' Verified Motion for Publication by Consolidated service.

The Court, having reviewed the Motion finds the following: That the Petitioners are unable to obtain personal service upon the Respondents given that they reside in Nepal and Korea and have not had any contact with the minor child for years.

Therefore, the Court Orders: The Clerk shall send the information to their local paper to be published by consolidated notice in accordance with §14-10-107(4), C.R.S. and shall post the process on their local bulletin board for 35 consecutive days.

DONE and SIGNED this day of , 2015.

BY THE COURT: DISTRICT COURT JUDGE Published in the Aspen Times Weekly November 19, and 26, 2015 and December 3, 10, and 17, 2015. (11688879) NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS OF INTEREST REGARDING THE PITKIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: · Unless otherwise notified all regular and special meetings will be held in the Board of County Commissioners, Plaza One Conference Room, 530 E Main St, Aspen ·All regular meeting items begin at 12:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the conduct of business allows. Check agenda at: http://pitkincounty.com/Calendar.aspx or call 920-5200 for meeting times for special meetings.

Estate of Ann McHugh Macleod. also known as Ann Macleod and Ann M. Macleod, Deceased Case Number 15PR30088

·Copies of the full text of any resolution(s) and ordinance(s) referred to are available during regular business hours (8:30 - 4:30) in the Clerk and Recorder's office, 530 East Main Street, Suite 101, Aspen, Colorado 81611 or at: http://pitkincounty.com/Calendar.aspx

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to

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

[X] District Court of Eagle County, Colorado or [ ] Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado

RE:Barsim LLC Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review (Case P088-15)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

on or before February 26. 2016 (date)*, or the claims may be forever barred.

Margaret A. Brown 1319 East Prospect Road Fort Collins. CO 80525 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly November 26, 2015 December 3, and 10, 2015.

(11709839) PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS OF INTEREST REGARDING THE PITKIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: ·Unless otherwise notified all regular and special meetings will be held in the Board of County Commissioners, Plaza One Conference Room, 530 E Main St, Aspen ·All regular meeting items begin at 12:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the conduct of business allows. Check agenda at: http://pitkincounty.com/Calendar.aspx or call 920-5200 for meeting times for special meetings. ·Copies of the full text of any resolution(s) and ordinance(s) referred to are available during regular business hours (8:30 - 4:30) in the Clerk and Recorder's office, 530 East Main Street, Suite 101, Aspen, Colorado 81611 or at: http://pitkincounty.com/Calendar.aspx NOTICE OF FINAL ADOPTIONS BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE FOLLOWING DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARINGS:

PUBLIC NOTICE Of DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been submitted by Barsim LLC (PO Box #5323, Snowmass Village, CO 81615) requesting approval to for an Activity Envelope and Site Plan to demolish an existing single family residence and construct a new single family residence. The property is located at 115 Glen Eagles Drive and is legally described as Lot 16, Block 1, Aspen Highlands Subdivision. The State Parcel Identification Number for the property is 2735-142-01-005. The application is available for public inspection in the Pitkin County Community Development Department, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO 81611. Comments or objections are due by January 11, 2016. For further information, contact Mike Kraemer at (970) 920-5482.

NOTICE OF FINAL DETERMINATIONS BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the general public that on November 24, 2015, the Hearing Officer of Pitkin County granted approval for the Vernon Activity Envelope Review (Determination No. 07-2015; Case No. P106-14). The property is located on Shield O Road and is legally described as Lot 29, Shield-O-Terraces Subdivision. The State Parcel Identification Number for the property is 2645-272-01-008. This site-specific development plan grants a vested property right pursuant to Title 24, Article 68, Colorado Revised Statutes. s/Tom Smith Hearing Officer Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on December 10, 2015 (11745571) Jeanette Jones, Deputy County Clerk

Notice is hereby given to the general public of the approval of a site specific development plan, and the creation of a vested property right pursuant to the Land Use Code of the City of Aspen and Title 24, Article 68, Colorado Revised Statutes, pertaining to the following legally described property: Lot 1, The Pitkin Reserve, Together With an Undivided One-Sixth Interest in Lot 7, The Pitkin Reserve, According to the Second Amended Plat Recorded June 25th, 1984 in Plat Book 16 at Page 15, City Of Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado. Parcel ID # 273501407001. The subject party has received approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission in Resolution No. 21 (Series of 2015), approving a Residential Design Standard Variance that will allow the front entry door to be set back more than 10 feet from the front most wall of the structure, on December 1, 2015. For further information contact Hillary Seminick, at the City of Aspen Community Development Dept. 130 S. Galena St, Aspen, Colorado (970) 429-2741, or Hillary.seminick@cityofaspen.com. s/ City of Aspen Published in The Aspen Times on December 10th, 2015 (11746546)

DISTRICT COURT, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO 506 E. Main Street Aspen, CO 81611 Robert A. Francis, as Trustee of the Judi B. Francis Irrevocable Family Trust, and as Trustee of the Robert A. Francis Irrevocable Family Trust, and Leslee K. Francis, Plaintiffs, v.

Aspen Mountain Condominium Association, Inc., a Colorado corporation, and Donald Miller, Bruce Lynton and Steve Daubenmeir, in their capacity as members of the Board of Directors of the Aspen Mountain Condominium Association, Inc.; A. Ronald Erickson, and Aspen Resort Accommodations, Inc., a Colorado corporation, Defendants. and Aspen Mountain Condominium Association, Inc., Plaintiff, v.

The Judi B. Francis Irrevocable Family Trust, The Robert A. Francis Irrevocable Family Trust, Leslee K. Francis, David M. Francis, The J. Lee Browning Belize Trust, The Lucille J. Glasgow Trust, and the Public Trustee of Pitkin County, Colorado, Defendants.

ATTORNEYS FOR AMCA John M. Lassalette, P.C. John M. Lassalette, #28062 1280 Ute Ave., Ste. 10 Aspen CO 81611-2259 (970) 544-6470 lassalette@hotmail.com Case No.: 2010CV201 Div.: 1 (Consolidated with Case No. 2011 CV 46) SHERIFF'S NOTICE OF SALE No. 15-392 Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered September 8, 2015, in the above-entitled action, I am ordered to sell the following property: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-A, Aspen Inn Apartments NOW KNOWN AS ASPEN MOUNTAIN CONDOMINIUMS According to the Map thereof recorded November 30, 1972 in Plat Book 4 at Page 332 as Reception No. 155597 and as further Defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Aspen Inn Apartments recorded November 30, 1972 in Book 269 At Page 312 as Reception No. 155596 and the Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration for Aspen Mountain Condominiums Recorded July 6, 2010 as Reception No. 571810 COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO Also known as 731 S. Mill St. Unit 1-A, Aspen CO 81611.

I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the defendants in said property at 10:00 o'clock a. m. on January 20, 2016, at the Pitkin County Courthouse steps, 506 E. Main St., Aspen, Colorado 81611.

NOTICE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED UPON MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Signed November 9, 2015 Joe DiSalvo Sheriff of Pitkin County, Colorado Published in Aspen Times Weekly First Publication: November 26 2015 Last Publication: December 24 2015 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly November 26, 2015 and December 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2015.

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The following Resolution on December 2, 2015 Second Reading - Resolution No. 080-2015 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Aspen for the Pitkin County Nordic Ski Trails Program Management

Who can resist a cuddly new puppy?

Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on December 10, 2015 (11745557) Jeanette Jones, Deputy County Clerk

Date: November 12, 2015

Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy

If you are considering buying a household pet from the Classified section, please use DISTRICT COURT, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO common sense during the transaction.

We work hard to ensure the credibility and quality of Court Address: 506 East Main, Suite E, Aspen, CO, 81611 our advertisements, so please contact us immediately if you have concerns about a print or Petitioner(s) SHEREEN R SARICK et al. and Respondent(s) SONAM TAMANG et al. classifieds@cmnm.org online Classified ad. Call 866.850.9937 or email Case Number: 2015DR30017 Division: 5 Courtroom: Order: Order for Publication by Consolidated Service The motion/proposed order attached hereto:GRANTED. Issue Date: 11/5/2015 JONATHAN BRUCE POTOTSKY District Court Judge This matter comes before this Court on the Petitioners' Verified Motion for Publication by Consolidated service.

The Court, having reviewed the Motion finds the following: That the Petitioners are unable to obtain personal service upon the Respondents given that they reside in Nepal and Korea and have not had any contact with the minor child for years.

Therefore, the Court Orders:

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by JENNY SHANK for HIGH COUNTRY NEWS

BOOK REVIEW

‘THE HARDER THEY COME’ EXTREME BEHAVIOR inspires Santa Barbara-based novelist T.C. Boyle, whether it’s the megalomania evinced by brilliant men such as Frank Lloyd Wright (“The Women”) and Alfred Kinsey (“The Circle”), or humanity’s dismaying readiness to revert to animalistic behavior (“When The Killing’s Done”). In his 25th book, “The Harder They Come,” Boyle finds hard-charging drama in the lives of Westerners whose beliefs and delusions push them toward destructive actions.

Two real-life news events sparked Boyle’s imagination. In 2007, a 70-yearold Vietnam veteran on vacation in Costa Rica killed a would-be robber with his bare hands. Then, in 2014, authorities captured a California fugitive who’d been surviving in the Utah wilderness for years, robbing cabins and hunting animals.

In “The Harder They Come,” Sten Stenson is the strapping veteran and

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retired school principal who saves his fellow elderly tourists during a stickup.

He’s treated as a hero after the incident, but the killing makes him uneasy, as do his constant worries about his mentally ill grown son, Adam.

Adam is living in his deceased grandmother’s house in Mendocino County, California, training as a survivalist and raising poppies in the woods for an opium harvest.

Obsessed by the exploits of the legendary mountain man John Colter, he is spinning out into what seem to be schizophrenic delusions.

Out hitchhiking one day, Adam is picked up by Sara, a middle-aged farrier who is vehemently anti-government.

She initiates a fling with Adam that culminates in a spate of law-breaking.

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“Seatbelt laws were just another contrivance of the U.S. Illegitimate Government of America the Corporate that had given up the gold standard back in 1933 and pledged its citizens as collateral so it could borrow and keep on borrowing,” Sarah rails.

The reader is carried along on the rushing stream of their perverse logic and intermittently feels sympathy for them. “The Harder They Come” reminds us of an uncomfortable truth: As much as we might want to dismiss violent people who hold extreme beliefs as isolated, deranged kooks, they’re as human as the rest of us. They’re also living among us, and some of them might be ready to blow at any moment.

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‘The Harder They Come’

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