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DEPARTMENTS 04 THE WEEKLY CONVERSATION 06 LEGENDS & LEGACIES 09 ASPEN UNTUCKED 10 WINE INK 12

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Food Matters columnist Amanda Rae and Times photographer Anna Stonehouse had the rough duty of checking out our town’s top drinks. After much work, they found that behind every boozy

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beverage is a story that honors Aspen’s quirky nature. Drinks, anyone?

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ART IT’S THE BIGGEST weekend of the season for art in Aspen. From major fundraising events to a large-scale art fair, there is truly something for everyone no matter what style of art you like best. First up is the Aspen Art Museum’s annual fundraiser and gala, ArtCrush. Previews of the artwork that will be available in the live and silent auction are Thursday at Baldwin Gallery and Casterline/ Goodman Gallery and are free and open to the public. The actual ArtCrush event is held Friday, Aug. 4, and features the 2017 Aspen Award for Art presentation to contemporary artist Lawrence Weiner. Tickets for Friday’s events are available online at www.aspenartmusuem.org. Next on the arts schedule is Art Aspen, which takes over the Aspen Ice Garden Friday, Aug. 4, through Sunday, Aug. 5. This art fair features galleries from around the world showcasing a variety of modern and contemporary art. Each day also features talks by artists on subjects such as Andy Warhol and faux taxidermy. For more information and a full list of daily events visit www.art-aspen.com. Snowmass has its own arts event this weekend, as well, with Anderson Ranch’s 37th annual art auction and community picnic. (andersonranch.org) This event is Anderson Ranch’s largest community fundraiser and features activities for children, an icecream sundae bar for all ages, a live auction and more. Finally, be on the lookout for art all around Aspen as the Red Brick Plein Air Festival kicks off Sunday. Artists will be painting in various locations around town and in nature. Learn more at www.pleinairaspen.org.

The Red Brick’s Plein Air Festival kicks off this weekend all around Aspen.

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Compagnie Marie Chouinard dancers Mathilde Monnard and Dominique Porte perform “The Rite of Spring.”

Dweezil Zappa will play 50 years of Frank Zappa on Wednesday in Aspen.

DWEEZIL ZAPPA, son of famed musician Frank Zappa, returns to Belly Up Aspen on Wednesday. Looking back on 50 years of Frank, Dweezil will be playing his father’s music for the Aspen audience. He has been touring and playing Frank Zappa’s music for more than 10 years around the world. Dweezil’s most recent release of original material came in 2015 with the album “Via Zammata.” Reserved seating is available for $75, and general admission tickets are $40. The show starts at 9 p.m. While the show is all ages, any Zappa fans younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

DANCE DANCE COMPANY Compagnie Marie Chouinard out of Montreal comes to Aspen on Friday, Aug. 4, for a performance as part of the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s summer season. The well-regarded ensemble will perform two ballets choreographed by Marie Chouinard, the company’s namesake. “24 Preludes by Chopin” is performed to iconic music and is both jubilant and solemn, according to Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. The piece titled “The Rite of Spring” is an “avantgarde visual spectacle” set to Igor Stravinsky’s classic score of the same name. Be aware that the show does contain partial nudity so it may not be suitable for all ages. The performance starts at 8 p.m. at the Aspen District Theatre and tickets are available at www.aspenshowtix.com.

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FROM the VAULT

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ON FEB. 20, 1941, The Aspen Times published an article featuring the recently renovated Silver Grill Café, which included a new cocktail lounge. According to the paper, “During the past few weeks the whole building has been redecorated and the east room, which formerly served as a banquet room, has been remodeled inside and out and made into a cocktail lounge which will be operated in connection with the café. The Silver Dollar Cocktail Lounge, as it will be known, has been refinished in rustic style, the exterior and interior covered with log slabs to give a pioneer days effect. An old-fashioned bar has been secured, which fits in well with the old-time setting of the room. In the ceiling above the bar have been burned the brands of every rancher in the county. The cocktail lounge will be lighted with indirect, subdued lighting from novelty fixtures. The big feature of the lounge which the management is stressing most in the announcement is the direct draught box from which a fine eastern beer will be served. The new system, the second to be installed on the Western Slope, has revolutionized the beer industry in the East and is gradually working westward. The cocktail lounge will also carry complete line of scotches, wines and cordials, featuring mixed drinks. The personnel in supervision of the business will include Hannibal Brown, famous throughout the Western Slope for his mixed drinks, in the cocktail lounge, and Jackie Marshall, who is well known in the restaurant business here, in the café.” The photo above shows Tony Kastelik and Louis Vedic standing in front of the Silver Grill Café on Hyman Avenue in 1936, before it was redone. This photo and more can be found in the Aspen Historical Society archives at aspenhistory.org.

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by STEPHEN REGENOLD

OUTDOOR RETAILER ‘BEST IN SHOW’ SUMMER 2017 FROM CLIMBING GEAR to tents (to kayaks, boots, stoves and packs) brands congregate each summer to launch new products at the Outdoor Retailer trade show. I spent last week evaluating products at the massive event to find the best tobe-released gear for 2018. Here are five of the top.

ARMORED KLYMIT SLEEPING PAD

— The Klymit Armored V is an air pad that won’t pop or go flat. Go ahead, lay on broken glass. I tried it. This pad has some of the toughest fabric I’ve seen — an “armored” splay of scaly Superfabric dominates the underside. For anyone who sleeps on rough terrain, Klymit gives a new, pop-proof option.

JACK WOLFSKIN ‘ECO’ JACKET — Meet the

industry’s first fully recycled waterproof-breathable jacket. That’s the claim with Jack Wolfskin’s Texapore Ecosphere line, which includes multiple styles with shell fabric, fleece and zippers all built from recycled sources. Significantly, the waterproof-breathable membrane is made of “left-over fabrics from the production of other jackets” to align with the German company’s goal of zero waste.

TECNICA FORGE HIKING BOOT — Tecnica

introduced the first hiking boot that can be thermo-molded. Boot fitters heat the footwear in-shop then use inflatable devices to press the boot around the customer’s feet and ankles. The result is a custom fit. I tested these $250 hikers and attest the Forge is awesome.

OSPREY LEVITY AND LUMINA PACKS —

Osprey upped its ultralight game for 2018. Among the biggest players in backpacks, Osprey’s latest weigh just 1.76 and 1.8 pounds for 45- and 60-liter sizes. That’s lighter even than high-end Dyneema bags from boutique brands. In 2018, these will be the packs to watch.

COLUMBIA OMNI-SHADE SUN DEFLECTOR

— Clothing that keeps you cool: This concept is a constant quest for outdoors brands, and Columbia took a new swing at it with Omni-Shade Sun Deflector. This technology — which will first be introduced in shirts for running and fishing — literally reflects the heat. Yep, they’re shiny thanks to the titanium-dioxide dots. It’s a welcome new technology that will keep you cooler when standing in the sun.

Stephen Regenold writes about outdoors gear at www.gearjunkie.com.

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by BARBARA PLATTS

THE POWER OF THREE

SWIMMING, BIKING, RUNNING — ALL IN ONE THERE COMES A POINT in every difficult endeavor when we rethink our decision to do it, when we question why we put ourselves in that situation in the first place. For me, this past Sunday, that point of questioning came when I was submerged into Union Reservoir in Longmont for the start of a triathlon. I had swam a quarter of a mile and was only BARBARA PLATTS halfway finished. My breath sounded more like a wheeze as I tried to excrete lake water from my esophagus. My cousin, who has always been my racing buddy in these types of events, was well ahead of me and entirely out of sight. Other swimmers were passing with great speed, making me question not only my stroke form but my athleticism in general. With a tired body, and admittedly an already bruised ego, I kept swimming, knowing that this sprint triathlon had only just begun. For those who don’t know, a triathlon is a race that consists of three sports: swimming, biking and running (in that order, with no breaks). The holy grail of triathlons is the Ironman, which is a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile

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bike ride and a 26.2-mile run. But for those of us who aren’t insanely fit athletes, there are other versions of this sport that are shorter distances. The one I did last weekend was the Outdoor Divas sprint triathlon by Without Limits Productions. It consisted of a half-mile swim, a 12.9-mile bike ride and a 3.1-mile run — not a death sentence, but also no walk in the park. This was the 10th anniversary of this womenonly triathlon, which had more than 460 participants, 40 percent of which were first-timers. Now, for many people who have never participated in a triathlon — and for a handful of those who have — the idea in itself may seem silly, pointless even. So, how did this athletic madness even begin? Well, we can blame the French for that one. According to an ESPN timeline, the first-ever triathlon, or “Les Trois Sports,” debuted in Paris in the 1920s. This particular race consisted of a swim across the channel Marne, a 12K bike ride and a 3K run. Triathlons first came to the States in the 1970s because of the San Diego Track Club. The members used the multisport activity as an alternative workout. From there, triathlons

grew in popularity in the U.S. and around the world. In 2000, the event officially gained Olympic status at the games in Sydney. According to USA Triathlon, when the sport was included in the Olympics it also became a popular activity for the average joe. People saw triathlons on TV and they wanted to try it out for themselves. Today, the sport is still booming, and shows no sign of stopping. So, if you’ve been curious about trying one, now may be the time. As for my own race last week, things got a bit easier once I finished the half-mile swim — I suppose aquatics have never really been my thing. I survived, and even had a bit of fun, on the bike ride, and then got to my favorite part of the event: the 5K run. At the beginning of each sport, I felt a burst of energy, like I could do anything, while simultaneously feeling like I could collapse at any moment. Each step of the way, my fellow competitors provided an overwhelming amount of support. Even though a triathlon is a solo mission in many ways, it felt like we were all on one team, out there to hold up one another through it all. My cousin, who was a good

way ahead of me after the swim, finished her race and then walked back and waited for me. When I reached her, she lead me to the finish line. Every muscle in my body was exhausted, but, with a quarter mile left, I transitioned from a jog to an all out sprint, crossing the finish line with as much energy as I could muster. I finished in 1 hour 56 minutes and 36 seconds, just under my goal of two hours. No, it’s not a record-breaking time, but it was a personal victory for me, as it was a bit faster than the last one I participated in five years ago. Almost all of my fellow competitors made it over the finish line, as well. Without Limits Productions said there was a 99.5 percent finish rate, the highest ever for the company. During every difficult endeavor we put ourselves through, there are moments of doubt. We succeed when we overcome these and push ourselves further than we ever thought was possible. It’s not easy, but it’s most certainly worth it. Barbara Platts is already plotting her next triathlon. The pain hurts too good to pass up. Reach her at bplatts.000@gmail.com.

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CHINA RISING: AN EMERGING WINE NATION WHEN WE THINK OF WINE countries, France and Italy may be the first to come to mind. But in the new age it is not a stretch to suggest that the most important wine nation in the world may well be China. When you consider the size of China’s emerging consumer demand, the exponential growth in vineyard plantings KELLY J. in new wine regions HAYES and the purchase of key winery properties around the world, there is little doubt that China will play a significant role in the future of wine. So is that a good thing? Well, it depends on who you are. A LOT OF PEOPLE

If you are a Western Australian wine exporter, it is a very good thing indeed. Last year, exports of Australian wine saw a 10 percent increase with much of that growth attributable to the Chinese marketplace. This at a time when the U.S. market is starting to re-emerge after a long downturn. Daily, there are deals being made between Aussie winemakers and Chinese business alliances that call for both sales and partnerships in Chinese-based vineyards. This past spring, in London at VinExpo, predictions were made that, if current trends continued, China would be on pace to become be the world’s No. 2 wine market in 36 months. By 2020, the country is expected to trail just the United States in overall sales volumes for wine and become the leader in the consumption of non-sparkling wines. This is a country that ranks 36th in per capita consumption. Of course, there is a lot of capita in China. Nearly 1 of every 5 people on the planet live in China. According to the latest United Nations estimates, as of July 27, China’s population was 1.39 billion people, give or take a birth or two. That is a lot of drinkers and satiating their ever-growing thirst for wine will take some doing. If you are grower or winemaker, you have to be pretty happy about

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the numbers. That is, if you have the capacity and infrastructure to sell and export your product to the Chinese market. A LOT OF MONEY

The growing affinity for wine by the Chinese also is a good thing if you happen to be an “agent immobilier,” or real estate agent, in France, particularly one who represents the wine-growing Chateauxs of Bordeaux. Last month, a wine estate and 15th-century chateau, called Chateau Fauchey, in Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux, sold to a group of Chinese investors called Profitsun Holdings. Their strategy for the property calls for the production of Bordeaux-branded wines that can be brought back to high-end luxury clubs and hotels they own in China. This is just the latest in a continuing string of purchases made over the past decade. Over 100 properties in Bordeaux, many of them on the fringes of the grand cru vineyards but nonetheless outstanding properties, have been sold to Chinese investors. Many not only see the purchases as good investments, but also enjoy the prestige associated with owning the spectacularly beautiful properties. A LOT OF GRAPES

But the real growth area for the future for China is in wines that are grown and produced within its borders. China is now the No. 2 nation in the world, trailing just Spain in terms of area planted to vines. Though it still lags behind Spain, Italy, France and the U.S. in terms of wine production, it is just a matter of time before their overall production ramps up. In an indication of just how serious the Chinese wine industry is about their future, they have begun the process of “classification” of their wines. This is much like the way that the United States uses the AVA system, or France, the AOC, to designate certain wines and certain regions as being of higher quality. An understandable classification system can allow consumers to differentiate between various wines and also establish tiers of pricing for those wines designated as superior.

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Yao Ming makes Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon and hosts wine lovers at The Yao Family Wines tasting room in St. Helena, California.

A TALL PIONEER

Perhaps the most famous face and name in Chinese wine belongs to a man who stands tall in any vineyard. Yao Ming, who found fortune and fame as an NBA star for eight years, has created a Napa Valley wine label, called Yao Family Wines, that focuses on the production of cabernet sauvignon from fruit sourced in a series of Napa vineyards. Ming’s success on the court was unprecedented for a Chinese-born hoopster, and now his success in wines is also approaching that pinnacle. Highly regarded and always sold out, about a third of the wineries’ production goes to China. Yao Ming may one day be regarded as the Chinese Mondavi or Antinori. Time will tell.

NEED TO KNOW 2016 CLOS DU VAL NAPA VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC Well, to date it is difficult to find the wines of China here. But the question still remains, what to drink with that kung pao chicken? Going back to last week’s column on sauvignon blanc, I have had a lot of it lately and near the top of the list is this balanced crisp and clean palate pleaser. I have not had the opportunity to pour it with a wok full of goodness yet, but my guess is it would be a pleasure.

P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F Y A O F A M I LY W I N E S

by KELLY J. HAYES

THE GROWING AFFINITY FOR WINE BY THE CHINESE IS ALSO A GOOD THING IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE AN “AGENT IMMOBILIER,” OR REAL ESTATE AGENT, IN FRANCE, PARTICULARLY ONE WHO REPRESENTS THE WINE GROWING CHATEAUX’S OF BORDEAUX. LAST MONTH, A WINE ESTATE AND 15TH CENTURY CHATEAU, CALLED CHATEAU FAUCHEY, IN CADILLAC COTES DE BORDEAUX, SOLD TO A GROUP OF CHINESE INVESTORS CALLED PROFITSUN HOLDINGS.

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FOOD MATTERS

THE WHEEL DEAL

NOTES FROM THE 34TH ANNUAL AMERICAN CHEESE SOCIETY CONFERENCE MATT BONANO hoists open the back door of a 55-foot trailer truck and leads me into a chilly refrigerated compartment. It’s a goosebumps-inducing 45 degrees, but the unmistakably funky, umami aroma invites us in further. We’re facing hundreds of pounds of cheese, stacked neatly on dozens of rolling racks, each labeled with coded letters and numbers. I AMANDA RAE salivate immediately. This is my Graceland: a colossal corridor of cheese. “And this is my Wall of Cheddar,” Bonano says proudly, beaming before a stack of hulking, 40-pound blocks in shades ranging from cream to sunflower. “I calculated: I have 45 pieces of cheese that are 40 pounds each right here. The cheeses come in, I stack ’em up. For judging, I take ’em off, onto a rack. After judging they come back. Since Friday morning I’ve lifted about 15,000 pounds of cheese. That’s not including opening the door or pushing carts. My arms are like noodles right now!” We’re at the loading docks behind the Denver Convention Center, my first stop during “Cheese at Altitude,” the 34th annual American Cheese Society Judging & Competition. Cheesemonger and owner of Brooklyn South, a specialty shop in St. Petersburg, Fla., Bonano serves as “cooler captain” for the cheese industry’s premier conference, held annually in a different city. For five years he’s been charged with cataloging— confidentially—all cheese inventory entered in the competition. The array fills five of these cooler trucks: Monterey Jack, Colby, Brie, Parmesan, feta, Gouda, sheep cheeses, goat cheeses, blue cheeses, cheese curds, clothbound cheddar, wax-covered cheddar. One rack smells like barbecue—all smoked cheese. There’s butter, cultured yogurt, and miniature tubs of brightly hued “cheese product.”

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All of this is American cheese— 2,024 entries in this year’s ACS conference, a record. Even Bonano is impressed: “There’s a lot of freakin’ cheese in here!” As we walk the cheesy corridor, he shares his views: “I believe we are having a flavored-cheese revolution in this country,” Bonano says. “People are getting really creative with berries, jams, chile peppers…black coffee and lavender. We had one—I didn’t see it this year, maybe somebody finally realized it was a stupid idea—a giant pink wheel of cheese … coated with crushed Red Hots!” American cheese, clearly, isn’t just Kraft singles. Other morsels from the ACS conference in Denver: AMERICAN CHEESE IS A SERIOUS INDUSTRY.

Some 1,333 cheese producers, farmers, retailers, distributors, academics, and other industry professionals showed up to the annual ACS conference in Denver— the largest attendance ever, noted ACS executive director Nora Weiser in her keynote speech on Thursday morning. That, she said, represents a 15 percent increase from 2016. According to the Specialty Food Association, cheese topped specialty food sales in 2015, representing more than $4 billion— a 15 percent increase from 2013. By 2024, the American cheese industry is expected to grow by an additional 10 percent, including an 8 percent growth in the number of American cheese producers. That last stat indicates legit growth; it’s not just about big companies churning out more cheese. STILL, AMERICAN CHEESE PROFESSIONALS ARE, WELL, CHEESY.

“The food industry is great because people LOVE food,” Weiser said. And there were plenty of curds, fun, and bad puns at Cheese with Altitude. A cheese-block carving competition began with an announcer declaring, without

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a hint of humor, to begin “cutting the cheese!” A “cheese rave” raged late-night at SPACE Gallery in Denver’s Art District. Seminar sessions covered topics including best cheese storage and distribution practices (“Good Cheese Gone Bad”) to unconventional cheese pairings (“Far Out!”). Such cheese humor can skew stunningly specific: Last year during the first annual, costumed “Cheeseletes” 5K charity run, for example, one participant dressed up as a nontoxigenic E. coli. Yep.

Farms won two honors, first and second place in two distinct categories; Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy took four awards, two first-place and two third-place. Closer to home, Basalt’s own Avalanche Cheese Company landed a first-place award for its Hand Bandaged Goat Cheddar and second place for Midnight Blue. Owner and Wendy Mitchell (see sidebar, opposite page) also nabbed an induction into the prestigious Guilde International des Fromagers.

COLORADO—AND THE ROARING FORK VALLEY—PRODUCES EXCEPTIONAL CHEESE.

A CHEESE NAMED SNOWMASS DEBUTED—AND IT’S DELISH.

Though the American Cheese Society is headquartered in Denver, 2017 is the first year that the annual conference has been held in the Mile High City. “We joke that Denver is cheeseneutral—the Switzerland of the American cheese world,” Weiser said. Simply put: Colorado lacks the history of cheesemaking found in, say, New England or the Pacific Northwest. Still, this year nine awards were given to Colorado artisan cheese- and butter-makers. Fruition

During Wednesday’s preconference Cheese Crawl near Denver’s Union Station, I met the fine folks of Haystack Mountain Cheese. Last month, while editing the forthcoming autumn issue of culture: the word on cheese, I’d read that Haystack would be launching a new variety. I hadn’t forgetten the cheese’s name: Snowmass. “We have it! Would you like to try some?” replied Haystack’s sales and marketing manager Katie McMurray, when I inquired. Absolutely! “Raclette is a mountain thing—it just fit,” she continued, though

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clarifying that the eight-pound Snowmass wheels are smaller than traditional. The cheese smells appropriately funky, and tastes as good raclette should: nutty, milky. I suggested a launch party in Snowmass this winter; McMurray seemed keen on the idea. “We’ll make it rain—no, waterfall— raclette!” she quipped. Stay tuned….

TOP: Judges Virgil Metzger and Laura Jacobs Welch rate a wheel. BOTTOM LEFT: Matt Bonano, cooler captain of the American Cheese Society Judging & Competition, which was held in Denver this year, stands by his “Wall of Cheddar” in a holding truck.

THE STRUGGLE IS REAL FOR CHEESEMAKERS IN HOT CLIMATES.

“Refrigeration is an issue,” explained Travis Hughes, a cheese specialist with Regalis TX, based in Dallas. He told me that sourcing and distributing certain cheeses in the hot summer months is tricky. “We must collaborate (among distributors), to get a (refrigerated) truck. UPS is too hot.” Indeed, of this year’s record-setting 2,024 American cheeses entered for judging in 123 categories at the ACS conference in Denver, only about 1,900 cheeses were, in fact, judged. “They didn’t all make it [here],” said judging and competition committee chair Stephanie Clark, of Iowa State University. “Shipping problems!” Once cheeses arrive at the ACS conference, pressure is on cooler captain Bonano and crew to ensure that they’re handled properly. Adds Clark: “We’re constantly working to make it a more efficient process as far as getting cheese into the place quickly—and keep them cold.” Amanda Rae has been a main copy editor of culture: the word on cheese since the magazine launched in 2008. amandaraewashere@gmail.com

BRINGING IT HOME Wendy Mitchell, founder of award-winning Avalanche Cheese Company in Basalt, which earned two awards at this year’s American Cheese Society Judging & Competition in Denver last week, reflects on her first American Cheese Society conference, in Montréal in 2013. “I went with my husband, Todd. Kevin (McCullen, Avalanche head cheesemaker) stayed home and made cheese. This is the first year we will all be at ACS together, including Eli, the Farm Shop manager and Bob, the farm manager. It was a challenge to organize. For some reason, the goats don’t understand that when we want to go out of town they need to stop making milk. Anyway… we won two third-place awards in Montréal: Midnight Blue and Hand Bandaged Goat Cheddar (ed: those cheeses won awards again this year). Biggest highlight was a newfound sense of community. Cheese making can be so isolating. You are usually alone or with one or two other people in a small creamery; there aren’t a lot of cheesemakers. It was so fun to be surrounded by people all in the same industry … to meet people—and be proud to be a part of this very special club.”

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MOJITO HOUR While a mojito is not revolutionary idea, a $5 cocktail in Aspen may be. “It’s the best deal in town,” Justice Snow’s waitress Iris Lopez said of the American bar and restaurant’s mojito. “But not too many people know about it.” (You’re welcome). To be clear, Justice’s mojito isn’t just cheap; it’s also delightful. Crafted with fresh lime juice and mint leaves, soda water, a little simple syrup and rum (Don Q during happy hour), the drink is crisp, refreshing and not overly sweet. “Everything is fresh,” Lopez added. “Nothing is from concentrate.” One patron sitting at the bar Monday described the drink as “the best mojito in town.” Maricel Rossi, who works at a taqueria in town, said Justice Snow’s is her go-to happy hour and mojito spot. Perhaps the best part of Justices’ happy hour is its window of availability – offered daily “from when we open” to 6 p.m., a bartender said this week. Monday to Friday that’s 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekends, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Craving the cocktail after 6 p.m.? Fret not; at $9 a beverage during non-happy hour, it’s still a steal compared with other Aspen hot spots. Gunilla Asher is taking a break from the bar scene, so we’re turning this page over to you. Email jmcgovern@aspentimes. com with what cocktails you’re mixing, what libations you’re drinking, what tastes have tempted your tastebuds and we’ll share them with our readers. Cheers!

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Pine Creek’s grilled Caesar salad is another stunner, made with fresh anchovies, dressing blended daily with organic eggs, and a subtle sprinkle of quinoa tabbouleh and toasted pine nuts for crunch. The smoked trout roll — conceived long ago at a luncheon at Kevin Costner’s house — is served on a house-made pretzel bread in a Rocky Mountain twist on a lobster roll. “He’s been here to have it for lunch,” Keating quips. Since Nepalese sherpas work in the kitchen, Keating stuffs Madras-curry spiced buffalo into steamed dumplings, a native tradition. Ground beef from Kurt Russell’s Home Run Ranch in Old Snowmass fashions the

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seven-ounce patty melt, served open-faced on marble rye with wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, and Gruyère cheese. Similar to how there’s just one slice of bread on the melt— “balance,” Keating explains — anything at Pine Creek may be prepared gluten-free. And, “Everything’s vegetarian — except some of the plates come with a piece of fish or meat.” Omnivores, however, will feast: wild line-caught salmon, Utah elk (bratwurst and 10-ounce chop), buffalo, Ruby Red trout, Colorado lamb, and summer chickens raised downvalley in Missouri Heights. Chef’s whim appetizers and specials

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dishes are weekly additions, as are refreshing cocktails, to balance a solid wine list. “There’s no cell service, no TV, no Internet,” Keating says of his culinary retreat. “All you hear is the wind going through the mountains and the waterfall from Pine Creek.” top to bottom: Pan-roasted wild salmon with cauliflower purée, kale, cured tomato, roasted shallot, and lemon-butter-caper sauce; grilled hearts of Romaine Caesar salad with roasted baby beet salad with strawberries, arugula, and goat cheese, toasted almonds, and orange-yogurt dressing; Kurt Russell’s Home Run Ranch beef patty melt with wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, and Gruyère on toasted rye with seasonal greens.

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“DRINKS?”

Universally understood, only one word is necessary to spark celebration: Of the end of a workday, the beginning of a night out, or simply toast to family, friends, fun, health, and good fortune. Aspen—hands down the partiest mountain town in Colorado, we think— has long gone pro. Proof positive: the colorful array of original cocktails that honor Aspen’s cool, quirky nature, shaken and stirred by creative bartenders who keep our whistles wet, year after year. Cheers, my dears! ASPEN CRUD J-Bar at Hotel Jerome As many of you know, the famed Aspen Crud was conceived as a means to help hardworking miners evade Prohibition laws at the historic J-Bar, downgraded to a soda fountain during those years (1920-1933). “They’d spike your milkshake with a bottle of bourbon they had hidden in the wall of the bar,” says former lead bartender Ryan Sterling. “The 10th Mountain Division guys, when training for the war, would come here with the miners and enjoy an Aspen Crud, long after Prohibition ended.” Today’s version: two ounces of Jim Beam in a 14-ounce glass of whipped vanilla ice cream and milk. “Traditionally it was much more than that,” Sterling clarifies. “It was a hard day in the mine—you didn’t want a milkshake, you wanted six ounces of Jim Beam!” Except it wasn’t called Jim Beam yet back then: The spirit was rebranded in 1933 for James B. Beam, who rebuilt the company post-Prohibition. PUERTO DE ASPEN Jimmy’s Bodega / Jimmy’s: An American Restaurant “The original cocktail at Dead Rabbit NYC is a mezcal-based drink called the Port of New York,” says proprietor Jimmy Yeager, who created the pink Puerto de Aspen with Jimmy’s bar manager Chris Kelner and sommelier Greg Van Wagner. “Our main change is using tequila and adding Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur to get the spicy, smoky overtones.” Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur and fresh watermelon juice sweeten the bottled beverage, served over Jimmy’s signature BFICs (big f—kin ice cubes). Yeager introduced the bottled cocktail program upon opening Bodega in June 2014. So successful it was that the formula was soon adopted at Jimmy’s, too. “With so little time to prepare the Bodega I wanted to still offer an exciting cocktail program but not have to train a bunch of new bartenders to make complex cocktails and be distracted by such complexity instead of paying attention to our guests,” Yeager explains. “Bottled cocktails ensure consistency and quality by having them all made in advance to our specifications.” Those who call it a cop out, think again: Waitstaff are able to self-serve, eliminating delays in getting drinks on the double.

DOWNHILL SNAPPER St. Regis Aspen Resort Fun fact: the vodka-and-tomato-juice cocktail that preceded the Bloody Mary was imported from Paris to the first St. Regis Resort in New York City circa 1934. Concerned that guests might take offense at the moniker, barkeep Fernand Petiot renamed it the “Red Snapper.” Today, every St. Regis property around the globe claims its own signature spin: Osaka’s Shogun Mary blends gin, yuzu, soy, and wasabi in a martini glass; Mexico City’s Sangrita Maria is made with mezcal and puréed chiles. Aspen’s Downhill Snapper (1992) is inspired by Colorado’s change of seasons. According to “The Bloody Mary” hardbound St. Regis recipe book, “The subtle coolness of dill evokes winter; basil and refreshing citrus are redolent of bright summer days.” Thankfully, that’s about as weird as it gets. WEIRD NIGHTS HAPPEN Justice Snow’s “We’ve all been there before,” says former senior bartender Alex Ervin, introducing his exquisitely refreshing cucumber-vodka cocktail. “The night starts off normal enough: Meet up with a few friends for some drinks, seems chill. Then someone shows up with a bunch of weed gummies and mushrooms. A few hours later you’re howling at the moon and entertaining all sorts of debauchery. Some friends go missing, not to be seen until the following day ... weird nights happen in Aspen.” It only sounds vaguely ominous; basil, lemon, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, and soda water keep the drink light. Which may make them go down a bit too fast. Next stop: weirdness. CANARY IN THE MINE Steakhouse No. 316 Bird is the word at Steakhouse No. 316—even though this instant classic created by main bartender Karen Miller a few summers ago cedes menu billing to newer creations. Miller prepares her “deconstructed grapefruit” in a Collins glass from a blend of house-infused lemongrass vodka, St. Germain, Peychaud’s Bitters, and her own fizzy limonata. The beverage is bright and buzzy, just like its inspiration. “(Miners) would throw a canary in the mine to make sure it wasn’t gaseous,” Miller explains. “If the canary came out, it was safe to go down into the mine; if not, they didn’t.”

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THE MINER’S LIGHT Chefs Club Drama reigns at Chefs Club: Spirits director Matt Corbin’s latest creation is delivered via glowing-red lantern, harking to Aspen’s rich prospecting history. A spinoff of Corbin’s popular Gypsy Smoke cocktail, the Miner’s Light stirs together Woody Creek Distillers rye, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, Amaro Lucano, and black-walnut bitters; the glass arrives inside a lantern full of smoke thanks to cola-soaked maple and aspen-bark chips combined with rough-ground spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, clove). “The first thing we do when we taste a cocktail is smell it,” Corbin says. “So when you allow part of that cocktail to come out and go to the guests…it pulls them in, and creates an experience for everyone at the table or bar.” Thirsty? Chefs Club hosts the Edible Communities Good Spirits National Tour when it hits Aspen on August 10 (see sidebar, below). MARGARITA 47 element 47 at The Little Nell Seeing is believing when it comes to the Margarita 47 at The Little Nell’s element 47—both drink and restaurant named for the atomic number of silver. Made to order tableside on a custom-built cart since 2015, the frosty, silky, $47 concoction comprises top-shelf Roca Patrón, Grand Marnier, fresh lime, and an essential ingredient: liquid nitrogen. “It’s pretty boozy because it’s four ounces of alcohol,” says bar manager Ricardo Leyvas, who maintains a serene, blender-free establishment. “When you use liquid nitrogen, the flavors concentrate. You have to stir very slowly to create tiny frozen ice crystals. To make four at a time, you’re stirring for, like, 10 minutes! It’s a workout.” The dazzling finale: edible silver flakes, scattered over top like snow. ASPEN ESPRESSO MARTINI Campo de Fiori “While I’d love to present a new cocktail from our carefully crafted, trend-pushing, seasonally changing cocktail list—preferably one with cold-processed watermelon juice and organic, small-batch cucumber vodka house-infused with local mint and lime, which happens to be named after an Aspen summer—I cannot,” says Campo de Fiori’s Laura Betti (pictured at left). “The cocktail most synonymous with Aspen is unarguably the Campo Espresso Martini. Locals and tourists alike have been returning for this top-secret, seven-ingredient masterpiece for over a decade.” The icing: “We can whip one up in the amount of time most restaurants brew a shot of espresso.” Betti proves it—in a whirlwind 20 seconds. Poured to the brim of a pre-frozen martini glass, the foamy, cappuccino-colored quaff is sprinkled with a hypnotic swirl of espresso dust. “Some nights we’ll make 100,” adds bar manager Chris Carmichael. So really, he reiterates, no need to apologize in advance when ordering one.

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ESCOBAR MULE Grey Lady Aspen Someone convinced Woody Creek Distillers to create Escobar-branded vodka? Only in Aspen! The namesake mule at Grey Lady also includes Gosling’s ginger beer, a splash of fresh lime, and a shake of Angostura bitters, the latter liquid creating the effect of a foggy morning on Nantucket, where the bar owners claim roots (or, perhaps, hazy recollection of a late night underground?). Bonus: A chewy garnish of candied ginger to take the edge off. CORKSCREW MANHATTAN The Red Onion While all 17 specialty cocktails at the Red Onion are named after Aspen Mountain trails— the joint is our OG ski-bum bar since 1892, after all—the Corkscrew Manhattan is bartender Pat Sewell’s favorite. Fitting, since the watering hole stocks a whopping 260 whiskeys. “We keep Woody Creek Distillers rye in this barrel, which gives a nice oaky flavor,” Sewell says, pointing to a mini cask perched behind him, looker’s right. Part-owner and general manager Brad Smith believes the vessel came from a Kentucky cooperage, where the Red Onion logo was added. Recalling a luscious powder day, the modern Corkscrew Manhattan is juiced up with Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur. “Skiing,” Smith concludes of the cocktail theme, “that is why we all came and why we all stay here.” ASPEN FRESH Rustique Bistro Call it a born winner: Created by then-bartender Lev Hofmann, Rustique Bistro’s Aspen Fresh won the Aspen Cocktail Classic in 2005. The original recipe calls for rarely-in-season lemon cucumbers, muddled, plus Pearl Pomegranate vodka, fresh lime, and POM Wonderful pomegranate juice, shaken and served up in a martini glass. “It’s like an Aspen spa—cucumbers on your eyes and all,” says Rustique owner Rob Ittner, adding that they were writing food recipes using POM Wonderful for Aspen owners Lynda and Stewart Resnick at the time. “We were thinking of calling it ‘The Aspen Spa’; rules of the Classic back then (required) the name to have ‘Aspen’ in it.” In a way, Rustique was defending the champion title; sister operation, Range Restaurant, won the 2004 Cocktail Classic with bartender Ben Sands’s Aspen Sugar Daddy (vodka, triple sec, Amarula cream liqueur, pomegranate juice, fresh lime, sugared rim). That recipe was featured in the 2005 Food & Wine Cocktails book and earned national press. “A producer saw it on a plane into Aspen and casted him on ‘The Bachelorette’ TV show as a result,” Ittner adds. “Ben lasted a few episodes but did not find love on that show.” FANCY RYAN Gwyn’s High Alpine Champagne + vodka + Blood Orange San Pellegrino + ice = Fancy Ryan, a popular mountain sipper named for beloved Snowmass patron Ryan Williams. “He used to spend a lot of time at the High Alpine Bar,” says manager Whitney Gordon, Gwyn’s daughter. “Originally he’d come in and drink Grey Goose and Blood Orange San Pellegrino. One day (bartender) Aly (Romanus) told him he needed to be fancier, and added Champagne. The name, Fancy Ryan, stuck. Those who knew him ordered it when he was with them and it became a tribute after he passed away from cancer a few years ago. No garnish. We generally do them in plastic (cups) so they can go out to the deck.”

GAME CHANGER Home Team BBQ So delectable that it enjoys a special box on the menu, the frozen Game Changer tames fiery spice with Southern charm. Boasting two kinds of rum, OJ, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and a dash of fresh nutmeg, the frosty beverage from Home Team outposts in Charleston, S.C., is a brain-freezing reminder that Aspen was overdue for authentic ’cue.

GARDEN OF ASPEN Aspen Kitchen Leave it to locals to turn wholesome green juice into a hedonistic wake-up call: The Garden of Aspen doses a rocks glass of freshpressed fruits and veggies (spinach, cucumber, apple, carrot, ginger, lemon) with a healthy pour of Breckenridge Distillery vodka. Aspen Kitchen general manager Marc Ellert-Beck’s intention was pure, first offering the lush elixir sans alcohol. That lasted about a minute. “Adding vodka has turned out to be the more popular version,” quips Ellert-Beck, who suggests Ketel One Citroen in a twist. “Not quite the Garden of Eden but the Garden of Aspen.”

LA PISCINE La Crêperie du Village Since sun worshippers without private-pool access will lament Sky’s falling for the next 300-plus days and counting, perhaps it’s time to crown La Piscine as Aspen’s nouveau-chic cocktail in memoriam. This traditional French pastime (“swimming pool” en français) drops a fistful of ice into a glass of rosé. Sure, La Piscine may lack spirit, but it quenches thirst better than straight rosé—already a favorite patio-pounder year-round.

COOPER STREET COLLINS bb’s House-made ginger beer elevates the Cooper Street Collins, notes John Borie, pouring live from the second-floor lounge at bb’s. The longtime local bartender, musician, emcee, and man about town boosts his frothy gin cocktail’s sweet-spice quotient with Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur. “It’s a new, refreshing drink for the dog days of summer,” Borie says. Meanwhile, “I’ve been on the menu here three years.”

THE BLIND ARMADILLO Batch at Roaring Fork Beer Company, Carbondale Sure, it may seem a stretch regarding this story’s Aspen-inspired protocol—Roaring Fork Beer Company (RFBC) owners Chase Engel and wife, Aly Sanguily, recently opened Batch on Main Street in Carbondale. However, The Blind Armadillo, named for Engels’s family ranch in Texas, leads the pack toward the valley’s latest trend: beer cocktails. “We don’t have wine or hard alcohol yet,” admits Sanguily, a self-proclaimed tequila-or-wine imbiber. “It makes you feel like you have a cocktail—not just a beer.” The Armadillo combines syrups made exclusively by Carbondale Soda Company—Szechuan peppercorn, pineapple, and serrano chile—with RFBC Freestone Extra Pale Ale over ice. The result: sparkly citrus nuances with a tongue-numbing (eventually) kick. “A little something extra” is the Aspen way, anyway—even in Carbondale.

COUGAR JUICE Bosq When Alexis Kendall opened the bar at Bosq last June, she couldn’t resist naming a cocktail in homage to Aspen’s most cherished exotic species. Spotted: Cougar Juice, a pale-pink, sweet-sour blend of Hangar One vodka, TYKU cucumber sake, and a juicy threesome (watermelon, cucumber, lemon). Capture this beast at least once. Grrrrr.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PG BOMB Where else have you gulped a supersized splash of pinot grigio in place of a shot? If the answer is outside of Aspen, chances are a local took it there. “Even as close as Denver, people have never heard of it,” notes Aspen native and Mi Chola server Loren Ryerson. At Maru, bartender Stephen Smith concurs: “I’ve never heard of it anywhere else, even in this valley.” Indeed, multiple other sources believe that the PG Bomb is a quintessentially Aspen experience.

“It started at Campo de Fiori back in the day—1990s—when Luigi (Giordani) was there and immensely hands-on, which he still is at Acquolina,” says Roy Toomey, general manager of Steakhouse No. 316 and longtime Campo customer. “Luigi wouldn’t let (his staff) do liquor shots… There’s nothing worse than a customer waiting for his order and all the staff is at the bar, doing a shot. It’s incredibly unprofessional. So they would do PG Bombs instead. That seemed to be the compromise. The thing with the Campo service bar, it’s around the corner, out of view. ”

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A CONVERSATION WITH GOVERNOR TERRY MCAULIFFE — 6 p.m., Paepcke Auditorium, 1000 N. Third St., Aspen. Featuring Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe in conversation with Gillian Tett, U.S. managing editor of the Financial Times. “ANNIE GET YOUR GUN” — 7 p.m., Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St., Carbondale. A fictionalized version of the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank Butler. www.soltheatrecompany. org

HEAR Sharon Isbin, guitarist, Saturday at Harris Concert Hall.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 SUMMER SERIES FEATURED ARTISTS AND CONVERSATIONS — 12:30 p.m., Anderson Ranch Arts Center, 5263 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass Village. Art-world professionals talk about Islam, Immigration and Ingenuity. FIRST GLIMPSE: COMPOSITION PROGRAM RECITAL II — 2:30 p.m., Harris Concert Hall at Aspen Music Festival and School, 960 N. Third St., Aspen. 970-925-9042 CHAPEL CHAMBER MUSIC — 4:15 p.m., Aspen Chapel, 77 Meadowood Drive, Aspen. Hear top student talent in a variety of repertoire in the beautiful and intimate setting of the Aspen Chapel. 970-925-7184 DAN YOUNG ARTIST’S RECEPTION AND OPENING OF “AMERICA: VALLEYS TO PEAKS” — 5 p.m., Ann Korologos Gallery, 211 Midland Ave., Basalt. As a local valley favorite, Young’s plein air impressions of Colorado’s most beloved locations and pastimes are widely collected by his dedicated fans. 970-927-9668 RED BRICK 1ST THURSDAY ART OPENING: “CONFLUENCE” RESIDENT ARTIST EXHIBIT — 5 p.m., Red Brick Center for the Arts, 110 E. Hallam St., Suite 118, Aspen. ART ASPEN — 5 p.m., Aspen Ice Garden, 233 W. Hyman Ave., Aspen. This intimate and impeccably designed setting provides fairgoers an elegant and manageable viewing and buying experience. It is the ideal setting for both art dealers and art collectors to meet and mingle while experiencing the most dynamic marketplace for important art, ranging from 1950-present. 970-920-5141

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CARBONDALE WILD WEST RODEO — 7:30 p.m., Carbondale Gus Darien Arena, County Road 100, Carbondale. Small-town rodeo, big time fun! 970-379-0809 STEVE EARLE AND THE DUKES WITH THE MASTERSONS — 8:30 p.m., Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen. 970-544-9800

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 RUDIS (ORIGIN, INTERPRETATION, PLACE) — 9 a.m., R2 Gallery in the Launchpad, 76 S. Fourth, Carbondale. Rudis showcases works by Jay Phillips, Elizabeth Ferrill, Sam Harvey and Andrew Roberts-Gray and includes painting, sculpture, sound, and mixed-media installation. 970-963-1680. ASPEN CHAMBER SYMPHONY DRESS REHEARSAL — 9:30 a.m., Benedict Music Tent, 960 N. Third St., Aspen. ART ASPEN — 5 p.m., Aspen Ice Garden, 233 W. Hyman Ave., Aspen. 970-920-5141 “SPAMALOT” MUSICAL — 1 and 6:30 p.m., Glenwood Springs High School, 1521 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs. Award-winning Broadway smash “Spamalot” follows King Arthur on his quest, and brings all the fish-schlapping, coconut-clapping silliness to the stage in this gut-busting musical. OVERTURE: PRECONCERT CHAMBER MUSIC — 4:45 p.m., Harris Concert Hall at Aspen Music Festival and School, 960 N. Third St., Aspen. 970-925-9042 HURST LECTURE SERIES — 5 p.m., Greenwald Pavilion, The Aspen Institute, 1000 N. Third St., Aspen. The Hurst Lecture Series enables the Institute to take advantage of opportunities to present renowned and inspiring leaders for public audiences in Aspen.

Aug u st 3 - Aug u st 9 , 2017

SNOWMASS FREE CONCERT SERIES: RUAILE BUAILE — 5:30 p.m., Snowmass Village. Ruaile Buaile are a young, Irish-based four-piece modern day trad/pop/folk group from Offaly in the heart of Ireland. ASPEN CHAMBER SYMPHONY — 6 p.m., Benedict Music Tent, 960 N. Third St., Aspen. NATIONAL EXHIBIT OF VETERAN ART — 6 p.m., Gallery8K, 415 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. Works of veteran artists in a variety of media such as visual arts, ceramics, bronze, photography, music and creative writing. “CLAY NATIONAL XII: THE ART OF UTILITY” OPENING RECEPTION — 6 p.m., The Carbondale Clay Center, 135 Main St., Carbondale. Twelfth annual national juried exhibition, called “The Art of Utility” and focused on functional ceramic wares. 970-963-2529. “ANNIE GET YOUR GUN” — 7 p.m., Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St., Carbondale. A fictionalized version of the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank Butler. www. soltheatrecompany.org “HAIRSPRAY” — 7:30 p.m., Hurst Theatre, 470 Rio Grande Place, Aspen. The Tony award-winning musical filled with big hair and even bigger dreams. 970-300-4474 or www.theatreaspen.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 VIDA MTB SERIES WOMENS SKILLS CLINIC — 8 a.m., Snowmass Village. The VIDA MTB Series focuses on making you a better rider through increased confidence and an improved understanding of the relationship between you and your bike. www.vidamtb.com SCOTTISH FESTIVAL AND HIGHLAND GAMES — 8 a.m., Snowmass Village. Experience the earth-shaking sound of the massed bagpipes and drums, the grace of the Highland and Irish dancers and the power of the great Scottish athletes as they throw the caber (telephone pole).

enjoy AOC director Ed Berkeley’s brilliant and witty coaching. “THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY” — 10 a.m., Hurst Theatre, 470 Rio Grande Place, Aspen. The Peanuts sing and dance their way through witty philosophies about love and life as only The Peanuts gang can. 970-300-4474 37TH ANNUAL ART AUCTION AND COMMUNITY PICNIC — 11 a.m., Anderson Ranch Arts Center, 5263 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass Village. Over 200 works of art from $100 $20,000 are available in live and silent auctions. 970-923-3181 x227 or hwalsh@andersonranch. org. ART ASPEN — 5 p.m., Aspen Ice Garden, 233 W. Hyman Ave., Aspen. 970-920-5141 MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN — 1 p.m., Top of Aspen Mountain, Durant, Aspen. AMFS music students play light chamber music with the stunning Elk Mountain Range as a backdrop. LUKE BEDFORD’S SEVEN ANGELS (U.S. PREMIERE) — 4:30 p.m., Harris Concert Hall at Aspen Music Festival and School, 960 N. Third St., Aspen. This chamber opera examines the urgency of climate change through a group of angels who fall from the heavens onto a mysteriously deserted landscape. 970-925-9042 THE SNOWBALL PARTY — 5 p.m., Aspen Mall, Mills St., Aspen. From the ashes of your burned-out 21st-century social life rises the coolest party-adventure you’ll ever hear about. www.thesnowballparty.com/home1 THE 24TH ANNUAL SUMMER CELEBRATION AND GALA — 5 p.m., Paepcke Auditorium, 1000 N. Third St., Aspen. The Aspen Institute is pleased to honor noted trial lawyer David Boies and former Solicitor General Theodore B. Olson with our public service award in recognition of their significant contributions to American jurisprudence and their work to find common ground across both sides of the aisle.

SUN DOG ATHLETICS CYCLING SATURDAYS MOUNTAIN AND ROAD BIKING CLINICS — 9:30 a.m., Aspen, 0051 Service Center Drive, Aspen. 970-925-8484

CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES — 6 p.m., Carbondale Library, 320 Sopris Ave., Carbondale. Free classical concerts showcasing students from the Aspen Music Festival. 970-963-2889

OPERA SCENES MASTER CLASS — 10 a.m., Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen. See the rising stars of the opera world and

A RECITAL BY SHARON ISBIN — 8 p.m., Harris Concert Hall at Aspen Music Festival and School, 960 N. Third St., Aspen. 970-925-9042

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Basalt Area Rentals

2 BD 1 BA 2BD 1BA CONDO ON HYMAN MALL, available immediately seasonal or up to 1 year long term. $4,500/month. Washer and dryer in unit. 9709258088

5 BD 3.5 BA Remodeled Elk Run home. Fenced yard. $4k/mo + util. Tom Carr. BHHS. 970 379-9935

Roaring Fork School District Toddler Teacher - BES year. Must be energetic, enthusiastic and have a great attitude!

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Applicants need to be qualified as an Early Childhood Teacher

PSM offers competitive wages, continued education, health insurance, 401k, and vacation benefits.Please visit our Carbondale location to fill out an application or call 970-963-6563.We are an equal opportunity employer.

based on CDHS requirements. Full benefits and state pension provided. Come join our team! For more info and to apply, visit www.rfschools.com or email Cindy Gray at cmgray@rfschools.com

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We are looking for HVAC JOURNEYMEN

Roaring Fork School District Come Power-Up Our Kids! Part-time Food Service positions for 2017-18 are currently open at: •Glenwood Springs Elementary School •Riverview School

The Town of Avon is seeking to hire

•Glenwood Middle School

Full Time

•Basalt Elementary School

Part Time

To apply, or for more information, contact Michelle Hammond at 970-384-6007 or mrhammond@rfschools.com

Building Technician I/II $45,916 to $51,816 DOQ Guest Services Att. I & II $12.29 hr. / $17.93 hr.

3 BD, 3 BA, 1 Partial baths, 3000 Sq Ft Single Family/Duplex. Pets allowed with approval. No smoking. 8,500/Mo. plus utils. First, last & security. 1 year lease. Located on Cemetery Lane. Tony Greene 970-948-9419, tonygre@gmail.com

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Building for Lease on So. Grand in Glenwood Springs. Office, Shop/ Warehouse, Storage spaces. 3,500 sf. Roland 970-927-4038 ext. 4 EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION IN ASPEN 768 sq.ft. Next to the Gondola in the North of Nell Building Indoor Parking. Long or Short Term. 970-429-1558

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Two Bedroom/two Bath, remodeled, unfurnished unit available now for $2,900/mo plus utilities. Year lease. NO pet dogs. No smoking. 970-319-3241 lisa@hunt ercreekproperties.com

715 West Main Street, 600 sq ft Office Condo for lease, $2,500/mo. 1 year lease, for more information Call 970-925-5625

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Aspen executive office w/prvt bath. $1700/mo. & other offices from $700/mo. 970-379-3715

Rentals Aspen 0 BD 0 BA $1000/mo. (970) 456-5477 One acre Raw land month to month lease

Lifeguard I & II $12.29 hr. / 18.10 hr.

2 BD 2 BA Condo. Recently remodeled kitch3 blocks from Asen. pen Mtn. Unfurnished. $4,000 includes cable, internet, utilities. Minimum 1 year lease (1st./last/security). No Pets. No Smoking. Email sagaria@mac.com Call/Text 970-948-4460

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Pharmacy Technician Clark’s Pharmacy Aspen is hiring a PartTime Pharmacy Technician. Experience preferred, but not required. Must have high school diploma or GED, have EXCELLENT customer service skills, be computer savvy, and be able to stand for long periods of time. Please contact Leslie at 970-925-2728

RFS seeks full-time Lead Toddler Teacher for the 2017-18 school

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2 BD 2.5 BA Basalt 1,200 SqFt Oakgrove N/P, NS, fenced yard, covered parking CLN $1750/mo. w.utility F/L/S One yr lease Mark 9709489879

Newly remodeled, spacious Meadow Ranch Condo furnished 3BD 2.5BA, large deck. 1st/last/sec $3800+Utilities Aspen School District 718-781-5937. Av Now long-term NS, NP See photos online

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Glenwood Springs - $889,000

LAKOTA WOW! You’ll fall in love with this easy living, turn-key duplex, located on a corner lot with great sun, good views and lots of room! All the essential living is on the main level and there’s a second Master suite on the upper level. Beautiful open soaring spaces, quality finishes, A/C, gas fireplace, hardwood floors and stainless appliances in the kitchen. Great storage, great neighborhood, 2 car garage and ready to move into.

CONTEMPORARY! Stunning 3,689 sf home with 2 master suites, beautiful baths, media room and office. Technology abounds with Home Control System. Double-sided fireplace, central vac, radiant & solar heat, on-demand hot water. Acre lot with sunshine, covered patio, landscaping, and gardens. A must see!

Marci Pattillo

Aspen - $6,975,000

New Castle - $425,000

Marci Pattillo

970.379.7115 pattillomarci@gmail.com MLS#149279

295 Silverlode Dr 5bed/ 7ba gourmet kitchen, rec room, nanny quarters and fabulous outdoor entertaining areas4,876SqFt - Lot SqFt 14,390 David Lester (970) 922-8010 david@lesterdevelopment.com www.lesterproperties.com

970.379.7115 pattillomarci@gmail.com MLS#150110

Lester Properties Basalt - $359,500

Basalt - $370,000

Basalt - $379,500

2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - MidValley Condo Top-floor condo. Over 1,300 sq. ft. Best location with south/east exposure. Quality finishes. Upgraded appliances. Large closet spaces, A/C unit & radiant heat. Great location in Willits area. Tom Carr 970.379.9935 tom@BHHSAspenSnowmass.com ValleyPinesCondo.com

WHITE BOX - YOU BUILD KITCHEN Unique, creative, cutting edge project. May be used for Residential and/or Commercial. 16’ to 19’ ceiling with fabulous light. Seller financing possible. 970-618-1231 swift@sopris.net www.willitsbend.com

3.99 acres - Castle View / Frying Pan Four sunny acres in the scenic Frying Pan River Valley for a single-family home and two out buildings. Enjoy hiking, biking, and fishing out your door with downtown Basalt 4.5 miles away. Tom Carr 970.379.9935 tom@BHHSAspenSnowmass.com www.castleviewland.com

Carbondale - $369,000

Comm. - Glenwood Springs - $255,000

Glenwood Springs - $139,900

BLUE CREEK RANCH One of the largest and last developable lots in Blue Creek Ranch. Build up to 4,000 SF. Lot is located at the back of the development. Walk to private open space, river and bike trail.

PENROSE PLAZA UNIT . . . 1,368 sq ft commercial unit with 3 private offices, kitchen area, and private bathroom. Great location! MLS #149781

4 MILE RANCH Ready to build 2+acre lot. Located between S. Glenwood and the Sunlight Ski Area. Views of the 4 Mile corridor, Red Canyon and Mt. Sopris. Tap fees paid. Utilities to the lot.

Robert Tobias

Basalt - $625,000

Carbondale - $1,045,000

3 bed S/F home with Caretaker unit in Holland Hills. Garage with workshop, great yard, great location! A must see home! Detailed info on our web site.

Views, privacy, sun, plenty of space, pool/tennis in neighborhood, 2.6 acres. 4 bed, 3.5 bath, 3 car garage.

Terry Harrington (970) 273-3051 terry.harrington@sir.com www.harringtonrealestate.com

Karen Peirson (970) 309-0038 kpeirson@destinationholdings.com www.karenpeirson.com

Glenwood Springs - $160,000

Glenwood Springs - $589,900

TIME TO BUILD! New subdivision within Oasis Creek, ½ acre lot with views and sun. Close to town, parks and trails. LOW TAP FEES. Still time to start that dream home.

Open House Aug 6, 1-3, 4812 Cty Rd 154. Come and see this 3 bed 3 full bath home on .52 acres. No HOA’s! Many upgrades, chef’s kitchen, room for toys, garden beds, chicken coop. Large decks for entertaining.

Scott Bayens Michael Perau 970.948.2265 970.948.9122

Michelle James 970.379.4997 michelle@vlgrealtors.com www.vlgrealtors.com

Scott Bayens Michael Perau 970.948.2265 970.948.9122

Marci Pattillo 970.379.7115 pattillomarci@gmail.com MLS#148074

Haddie Lopez 970.456.6559 Marianne Ackerman 970.379.3546

Glenwood Springs - $750,000

Glenwood Springs - $820,000

Missouri Heights - $865,000

New Castle - $565,000

Redstone - $1,650,000

Spectacular Mountain Views Spacious 4BD 4BA on 1.5+ acres. Large master on main level provides one level living. Enjoy a large rec room with wet bar and fabulous views only 5 min.from all the amenities Willits has to offer. Charley Podolak 970.948.0100 Charley.Podolak@sir.com www.AspenSnowmassSIR.com

One Level Living – Lakota Canyon Ranch Custom built home, 3 oversized bedrooms, library, office, open and bright kitchen/living areas, quiet end of the road cul-de-sac location on a large lot with views. Rue Balcomb 970.618.0740 rue@ranchland.com

This immaculate 3/3.5 custom home sits above a roaring stretch of the Crystal River with dramatic views. Must see to believe!

TELLER SPRINGS Private home on more than 6 acres between Carbondale and S. Glenwood. 4,500 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA with large garage, room for a shop and extra parking. Views of Mt. Sopris and lower valley. Scott Bayens Michael Perau 970.948.2265 970.948.9122

FOR THE LOVE OF LOG . . . 3,228 sq ft home on 2.19 acres - 3-car garage with additional unfinished sq ft above - Elk Springs. MLS #148756 Michelle James 970.379.4997 michelle@vlgrealtors.com www.vlgrealtors.com

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El Jebel - $699,000

Glenwood Springs - $649,000 GARDENERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DELIGHT! This custom built 4 bedroom/ 2.5 ba Sante Fe styled home is filled with light, space and color. Living areas are spacious and open with a centrally located kitchen, and the house is surrounded by gardens! The charming courtyard has a fireplace, water feature and colorful terraces filled with flowers.

This south-facing, corner 3 bed/2.5 bath, 2,286 sq.ft. townhome has only one shared wall, a wrap-around deck and overlooks the tree farm. High end finishes throughout, central A/C, vaulted ceilings, 2-car garage + heated storage unit for all your gear. Minutes to Willits and Crown Mountain Park.

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Rifle - $330,000

Marci Pattillo

970.948.7530 sally@sallyshiekman.com www.AspenSnowmassSIR.com

970.379.7115 pattillomarci@gmail.com MLS#148907

Schofield Park - $108,000

Silt - $379,000

10.33 Acre . Clean title. Seasonal road access. Timbered building sites. West Maroon and 401 trails close by. existing shed for expansion or storage.

Beautiful Views! 3 bed, 2 bath, well cared for, ranch style home with extra large garage. 2.47 acres giving you space, yet close town. Move in ready!

Larry Neilson (970) 209-7849, leneilson@msn.com crestedbuttesothebysrealty.com

Marianne Ackerman 970.379.3546 Kathy Westley 970.379.8303

Snowmass - $395,000

Make this home yours! Two story 5 bedroom home. Wood floors, new kitchen, bathrooms, roof, siding, boiler. Over-sized two car garage with workshop. Marianne Ackerman 970.379.3546 Haddie Lopez 970.456.6559

Aspen- $1,500,000 Aspen School District 3,146 sq/ft 4bd/4.5 ba stone & stucco home on 8,037 sq/ft lot boardering Open Space w/ spectacular views of McLain Flats & mountains. Solar, landscaping, gardens, deck & patio w/built in BBQ, lots of storage, 2 car garage+ for all child & adult Toys...and lots more. RO Housing.

Build your dream home on this gorgeous 2.4 acre lot. Beautiful & peaceful mountain setting. Spectacular views to the Snowmass ski area. +/-35 minutes to Aspen. Tom Carr 970.379.9935 tom@BHHSAspenSnowmass.com snowmassmountainview.com

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Aspen - $50,000

Basalt - $985,000 Price reduced for this stylish, sophisticated, 2010-built home in Southside across from playground & park. Open floor plan w/ roomy dining, living room and play area, gourmet kitchen, large counter bar, pantry, wine fridge & bar. Hardwood floors, cherry cabs, stainless appliances, slab stone countertops, coffered ceilings, abundant windows. Generous outfitted mudroom.

Ritz Carlton - White River 1/12th Share at Ritz Carlton Club, Unit 2405! 28 Days of use every year. Ski View! Interest 1, 2 winter weeks, 1 summer week and 1 float week. Dues: $14,676 per year. Call for Sales and Rentals.

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

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M O N DAY- F R I DAY 8 : 3 0 A M TO 5 : 0 0 P M 970 -7 7 7- 3 1 72 P S C H U LTZ @ C M N M .O R G PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS OF INTEREST REGARDING THE PITKIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:

DISTRICT COURT, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014CV30137 SHERIFF SALE 17-189

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND • Unless otherwise notified all regular and special meetings will be held in the Pitkin County REDEEM Library William R. Dunaway Community Meeting Regarding: The real property interest described in Room, 102 North Mill Street, Aspen, CO 81611. Exhibit A appended hereto: • All regular meeting items begin at 12:00 p.m., or Also known as: 8401 Woody Creek Road, Woody as soon thereafter as the conduct of business allows. Check agenda at: Creek, Colorado. http://pitkincounty.com/Calendar.aspx or call 920TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT, Please 5200 for meeting times for special meetings. Take Notice: • Copies of the full text of any resolution(s) and You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sher- ordinance(s) referred to are available during regular iff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conduct- business hours (8:00 – 5:00 in the Clerk to the ed by the Sheriff’s Office of the County of Pitkin, Board of County Commissioners office, 123 Emma State of Colorado, at 10:00 a.m., on the 13th day of Road Suite #106, Basalt, CO 8162 or at: September, 2017, at 506 East Main Street, Aspen, http://pitkincounty.com/Calendar.aspx Colorado 81611, on the front steps of the courthouse, at which sale the above described real prop- NOTICE OF FINAL DETERMINATIONS BY THE erty and improvements thereon will be sold to the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the general public that on July 26, 2017, the Pitkin County Community real property in connection with this sale. Development Director granted approval for the PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORE- Virginia B Jontes Revocable Trust (Case P028-17; CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE Deter. #036-2017). The property is located at 102 SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the Sherman Lane and is legally described as Lot 7, Roaring Fork Meadows. The State Parcel Identificaamount of $64,144.49 tion Number for the property is 2467-212-03-007. This site-specific development plan grants a vested First Publication: July 20, 2017 property right pursuant to Title 24, Article 68, Last Publication: August 17, 2017 Colorado Revised Statutes. Published In: The Aspen Times Weekly S/Cindy Houben NOTICE OF RIGHT Community Development Director TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the general public RE: Sheriff Sale of Real Property under Writ of Exe- that on July 21, 2017, the Pitkin County Community cution and C.R.S. §38-38-103, et seq.,County of Pit- Development Director granted approval for the Radford Activity Envelope and Site Plan Review (Case kin, State of Colorado P024-17; Deter. #037-2017). The property is located This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding at 91 Alexander Avenue and is legally described as has been commenced through the office of the un- Lot 18, Block 3, Filing 2, Little Elk Creek Village. dersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Writ of Execution The State Parcel Identification Number for the propdated February 27, 2017, and §38-38-103, et seq., erty is 2645-042-01-005. This site-specific developby DISCOVERY, LLC. The foreclosure is based on ment plan grants a vested property right pursuant to Judgments entered in favor of Plaintiff and against Title 24, Article 68, Colorado Revised Statutes. Defendant Heather Rydell dated October 27, 2015, S/Cindy Houben April 25, 2016, and August 12, 2016, and the Writ of Community Development Director Execution issued on February 27, 2017. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the general public And also known as: 8401 Woody Creek Road, that on July 21, 2017, the Pitkin County Community Development Director granted approval for the Woody Creek, Colorado. Leddy Activity Envelope Review (Case P037-17; You are advised that the parties liable thereon, the Deter. #038-2017). The property is located at 40 owner of the property described above, or those Spruce Court and is legally described as Lot 2, with an interest in the subject property, may take ap- Leddy-Cooper Subdivision. The State Parcel Identipropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes, fication Number for the property is 2737-071-06-002. certain sections of which are attached hereto. In or- This site-specific development plan grants a vested der to be entitled to take advantage of any rights property right pursuant to Title 24, Article 68, provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly Colorado Revised Statutes. comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. S/Cindy Houben Further, you are advised that the attached Colorado Community Development Director statutes merely set forth the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law relating to curative and re- Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on August 3, demption rights; therefore, you should read and re- 2017. (0000092396) view all the applicable statutes and laws in order to determine which requisite procedures and proviPUBLIC NOTICE sions control your rights in the subject property. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS OF INAll telephone inquiries for information should be diTEREST REGARDING THE PITKIN COUNTY rected to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 970-920-5300. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner • Unless otherwise notified all regular and speof the above described lien is Richard Y. Neiley, Jr., #9878, Neiley Law Firm, LLC, 6800 Highway 82, cial meetings will be held in the Pitkin County Library William R. Dunaway Community MeetSuite 1, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601, 970ing Room, 102 North Mill Street, Aspen, CO 928-9393. 81611. DATED: June 15, 2017 • All regular meeting items begin at 12:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the conduct of business alPITKIN COUNTY SHERIFF lows. Check agenda at: Joe DiSalvo http://pitkincounty.com/Calendar.aspx or call 9205200 for meeting times for special meetings. By: Timothy Gustafson Civil Deputy • Copies of the full text of any resolution(s) and Published in the Aspen Times Weekly July 20, and ordinance(s) referred to are available during regular business hours (8:00 – 5:00 in the Clerk to the 27, 2017 and august 3, 10, and 17, 2017 Board of County Commissioners office, 123 Emma Road Suite #106, Basalt, CO 8162 or at: http://pitkincounty.com/Calendar.aspx NOTICE Garfield County NOTICE OF FINAL ADOPTIONS BY THE Sale of Real Property BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE Public Notice is hereby given that the following real FOLLOWING DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARproperty acquired by the County of Garfield, ING ON JULY 26, 2017: Colorado, by tax deed, to wit: Ordinance No. 021-2017 Authorizing the Lease Part of the W1/2SE1/4SE1/4 Part of the Agreement between Jedediah’s Holdings, LLC and SW1/4SE1/4SE1/4SW1/4 – Lot 15, Sec. 31, T7S, the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport R87. Part of Lot 9- Part of Lot 10- Part of the N1/2N1/2 of Lot 13- Part of Lot 11- Part of the N1/2 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on August 3, of Lot 12 – All in Sec. 6, T8S, R87, 175.50 A. Less to 2017. (0000092390) Lots --- (60.30 A.) Net 115.20 will according to law, be offered at public sale at the Garfield County Administration Building, Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, located at 108 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601, on the 30th day of August, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 am M.S.T. to the highest bidder. The board of county commissioner reserves the right to reject any bid that is less than the current actual value fixed by the county assessor. The actual value as determined by the County Assessor is Forty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($40,000.00). If this property is at least fifty years old, it may be eligible for inclusion in the state register of historic properties or designation as a landmark. Such property may be eligible for certain rehabilitation grants and incentives. Questions regarding this sale should be directed to Jamaica Watts, Procurement and Contracts Director at jwatts@garfield-county.com or by phone at (970)384-5018. Jean Alberico Garfield County Clerk and Recorder Published in the Citizen Telegram August 3 and 10, 2017 0000091180

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PUBLIC NOTICE RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF ASPEN LAND USE CODE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Monday August 28, 2017, at a meeting to begin at 5:00 p.m. before the Aspen City Council, Council Chambers, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, to determine if an amendment to the text of the Land Use Code (Title 26) should be pursued. The proposed amendments would amend Section 26.510 (Signs) and 26.100 (Definitions). For further information, contact Phillip Supino at the City of Aspen Community Development Department, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO, (970) 429-2767, phillip.supino@cityofaspen.com. s/ Steven Skadron, Mayor Aspen City Council

August 3, 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Bruce Murray, Deceased Case Number 2017PR030030 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Pitkin, County, Colorado on or before November 28, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Timothy Murray 1275 Riverside Drive Aspen, Co. 81611 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on July 27, 2017 and August 3 and 10, 2017. 0000088913

Published in the Aspen Times on August 3, 2017. (0000093195)

COMBINED NOTICE – THIRD CORRECTED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 17-003 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 15, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Pitkin records. Original Grantor(s) JAMES P. FARREY AND KRISTIN N. FARREY Original Beneficiary(ies) FIRSTBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FIRSTBANK Date of Deed of Trust January 23, 2015 County of Recording Pitkin Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 23, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/ Page No.) 616913 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 26, 2015 Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/ Page No.) 617674 County of Recording Pitkin Date of Modification of Deed of Trust February 3, 2016 Recording of Modification of Deed of Trust March 4, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/ Page No.) 627503 Date of Modification of Deed of Trust September 8, 2016 Recording of Modification of Deed of Trust October 12, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/ Page No.) 632931 Original Principal Amount $1,439,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,439,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due on the maturity date of December 10, 2016, together with all other payments provided for by the Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A Also known by street and number as: 1235 Mountain View Drive, Aspen, CO 81611 PT17-003 EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION A tract of land in the SW1/4 of Section 1, Township 10 South, Range 85 West of the 6th P.M. described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point whence the 1/4 corner between Sections 11 and 12, Township 10 South, Range 85 West of the 6th P.M. of the Kimberly Survey bears S. 14°20’ W. 2498 feet; thence S. 85°15’ East 1085 feet; Thence N. 6°30’ East 98 feet to a point of true beginning; thence N. 85°15’ West 167 feet; PUBLIC NOTICE thence N. 6°30’ East 104 feet; thence S. 85°15’ East 167 feet; RE: ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION thence S. 6°30’ West 104 feet to the point of true beginAPPEAL (Definitions and Measurements and ning. Calculations, Measuring Floor Area) Together With a right of way over a road twelve feet wide NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing lying immediately south of a will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2017, to begin line beginning at a point whence the northeast corner of at 2:30pm. before the Administrative Hearing the above described land bears S. Officer, City Council Chambers, City Hall, 130 S. 6°30’ West 228 feet; Galena St., Aspen, to consider an appeal of an thence North 89°30’ West 270 feet; Administrative Decision issued by the Community Development Director, submitted by Shady Red thence S. 76°30’ West 230 feet; Mountain, LLC c/o Aspen Real Estate, LLC 623 E. thence N. 67°30’ West 460 feet; Hopkins Ave. Aspen, CO 81611, represented by thence S. 47° West 170 feet to the County Road. Also a Richard Y. Neiley Jr., Esq. of Neiley Law Firm, LLC. right of way over a road twelve The determination being appealed found that an elevated driveway and auto court at 54 Shady Lane, feet wide lying immediately west of a line beginning at a are subject to current regulations in the Land Use point whence the northwest Code regarding deck area calculations. For further corner of the above described land bears S. 6°30’ West information, contact Hillary Seminick at the City of 216 feet; Aspen Community Development Department, 130 S. thence S. 6°30’ West 320 feet. Galena St., Aspen, CO 970.429.2741, (or by email An undivided one-quarter interest in and to a tract of hillary.seminick@cityofaspen.com). land in the SW1/4 of Section 1, T. Published in the Aspen Times on August 3rd, 2017. 10S., R. 85W., 6th P.M., described as follows: (0000093172) Beginning at a point whence the quarter-corner between Sections 11 and 12, said township and range, of the Kimberly Survey bears S. 14°20’ W. 2498 feet; thence S. 85°15’ E. 1085 feet; thence N. 6°30’ E. 390 feet to a point of true beginning;

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thence N. 89°30’ W. 15 feet; thence N. 6°30’ E. 28 feet; thence S. 89°30’ E. 15 feet; thence S. 6°30’ W. 28 feet to the point of true beginning. Also a tract of land described as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described tract; thence N. 6°30’ E. 12 feet; thence N. 89°30’ W. 179 feet; thence S. 6°30’ W. 320 feet; thence S. 85°15’ E. 12 feet; thence S. 85°15’ E. 12 feet; thence N 6°30’ E. 308 feet; thence S. 89°30’ E. 167 feet to the point of beginning, being a strip of land to be used as a road by the property owners adjacent to said strip lying to the south and east thereof. Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, all water and riparian rights, wells, ditches and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures, and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future, be part of the real estate described (all referred to as Property). Also known by street and number as: 1235 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE, ASPEN, CO 81611. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/23/2017, (formerly scheduled for 07/12/17 and originally continued to 07/19/2017) the date to which the sale has been continued pursuant to C.R.S. 38-38-103(2)(a), at Pitkin County Courthouse, at the south front door, 506 E Main St, Aspen, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Second Corrected First Publication 07/20/2017 Second Corrected Last Publication 8/17/2017 Name of Publication The Aspen Times Weekly IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 03/15/2017 Thomas Carl Oken, Public Trustee in and for the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado By: Sydney Tofany, Chief Deputy Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Stephen T. Johnson #10226 Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP 1200 17th Street, Ste. 3000, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-9000 Attorney File # 229778-00124 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Published in the Aspen Times Weekly July 20, and 27, 2017 and August 3 and 10, 17, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) are proposing to remove and replace 6 antennas on the roof of the existing 69-foot building located at 315 East Dean Street, Aspen, CO 81611. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: M. Valentine, 303.218.3530, 165 S. Union Blvd., Ste. 310, Lakewood, CO 80228 or by email at melissa.valentine@us.bureauveritas.com . Published in the Aspen Times Weekly August 3, 2017 0000092927

Public Notice Notice of Final Payment After ten (10 ) days from July 21, 2017, the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District, Owner, will pay to RN Civil Construction, the final balance due on the contract “ Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District: Headworks/Digester Project.” All persons having claims for labor, rentals, services, and materials under this contract, who shall not have been paid hereforth shall present to the owner in writing and verify 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. Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on July 27, 2017 and August 3, 2017. 0000088924

STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ALBANY Index No.: 3141-16 RJI No.: 01-16 122522 Date filed: 6/19/17 VENLUE WILLIAMS-LEONARD, Plaintiff, against STEPHEN C. LEONARD, Defendant. AMENDED SUMMONS WITH NOTICE ACTION FOR DIVORCE The Plaintiff resides: in Albany County Confidential Address c/o The Legal Project 24 Aviation Road, STE. 101, Albany, NY 12205 ACTION FOR DIVORCE To the above-named Defendant YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you, by default, for the relief demanded herein. Dated: June 13, 2016 Attorney for the Plaintiff: Katelyn Primomo-Millwood, Esq. The Legal Project 24 Aviation Road, STE. 101 Albany, New York 12205 518-435-1770 NOTICE: The object of this action is to obtain a Judgment of Divorce, dissolving forever the bonds of matrimony between the parties in this action pursuant to the grounds set forth in DRL Sect. 170(7). The nature of ancillary relief demanded is: (1) Child Custody and Child Support are not applicable to this action; (2) Equitable Distribution of marital property and debt; (3) Maintenance: No request therefore. NOTICE OF GUILDELINE MAINTENANCE: http://www.nycourts.gov/divorce/forms_instruction s/NoticeGuidelineMaintenance.pdf NOTICE CONCERNING CONTINUATION OF HEALTH CARE COVERAGE: http://www.nycourts.gov/divorce/forms_instruction s/Notice_healthcare.pdf NOTICE OF ENTRY OF AUTOMATIC ORDERS (D.R.L. 236) Rev. 1/13: http://www.nycourts.gov/d ivorce/forms_instructions/Notice.pdf Published in the Aspen Times Weekly July 27, 2017 and August 3 and 10, 2017 0000089682

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WOODY CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Woody Creek Metropolitan District, Pitkin County, Colorado, has been scheduled to take place on Monday August 7, 2017 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Woody Creek Laundromat, Woody Creek Subdivision Common Tract #3, SW of the WC 3, Woody Creek Colorado. The meeting is open to the public. Meeting Agenda: 1. Call to Order/Roll Call. 2. Consideration and Adoption of Minutes from May 1, 2017 meeting. 3. Acceptance of resignation from Audrey Krill. 4. Elect new President to Replace Audrey Krill. 5. Appointment of new Board of Director’s replacement for Position vacated by Audrey’s Departure for term expiring May 2018. 6. Swearing in. Oath of Office for new member(s). 7. Treasurer’s Report (Guy Fulfer) a. Update on current financial status. b. Create finance committee to prepare draft budget (due to BOD in its entirety by 10/15). c. Income opportunities – parking/storage rental on common areas. 8. Administrator’s Report (Andrew McGregor) a. Worker’s Comp Exemption b. Draft meeting calendar for 2018 c. Update on Audit Exemption waiver. 9. Membership in the Special District Association of Colorado. (Guy) 10. Infrastructure Report a. Water Quality Report (Peg) b. Completion/Correction for Phone and Cable Project update. (Gus) c. Meter installation @ Fire Department and Post office to monitor flows. 11. Old Business: a. Property Manager – Kudos to Donnie for his work to date. 12. New Business a. Resident access to drop box and bulletin board (currently in locked laundromat) (Donny) b. Impacts on residential neighborhood from summer visitor volume. (Colleen) 13. Announcements a. Beautification/playground/garden improvements. b. Missy Street available to assist with the website. 14. Agenda Items for November meeting. 15. Adjourn.

Woody Creek Metropolitan District By Andrew McGregor, District Administrator Published in the Aspen Times Weekly on August 3, 2017. (0000092240)

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‘THE BLINDS’ MOVES AT BRISK PACE THE PRISON SYSTEM — and how to treat incarcerated criminals — has always been problematic, no matter the plan. Adam Sternbergh’s imaginative “The Blinds” doesn’t solve the problem but offers an unusual alternative: round up the most violent murderers, house them in a remote, unescapable town and, as a kicker, wipe their memories clean. “The Blinds” expertly melds the thriller with the Western, adding a soupcon of medical-science fiction while paying a bit of homage to Jim Thompson’s “The Getaway,” the novel, not the movie, and “Pop. 1280.” Located in the most remote area of Texas, the small town of Caesura — “rhymes with tempura” — is home to 48 people who have entered an unusual witness protection program. Here, for the past eight years, vicious criminals have every memory of their

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past completely erased. Then they are given new identifies, choosing a first and last name from a list of movie stars and ex-vice presidents. Adding to the mix are a few “innocents,” such as Fran Adams and her 8-year-old son Isaac, the only child in the town. Innocents are there after witnessing horrific events they need to forget, being a crime victim or are in hiding after testifying. In The Blinds, as the residents call their town, they live in their own bungalows and are free to roam. But they can never leave; it did not end well for those few who did. Sheriff Calvin Cooper presides over Caesura. Calvin’s not really a sheriff but a privately employed security guard with training as a corrections officer. His job, along with those of his two deputies, is relatively easy. Because no one remembers their identities, The Blinds is free of crime. But the shooting

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Historic Basalt $559,000 | mls #149530

New Castle Townhome $285,000 | mls #149476

Willits Loft $589,000 | mls #148937

Corner Unit at Crestwood $699,000 | mls #144580

Private Downvalley Setting $429,000 | mls #149889

Lot with River Frontage $895,000 | mls #149297

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Perfectly Packaged West End Home Four bedroom home on prime corner lot. Nothing was overlooked, well-thought finish details throughout. Easy to use

“smart” technology. Fabulous rooftop deck. Summer stream that flows along the property. $10,995,000 Furnished Craig Morris – 970.379.9795; Andrew Ernemann – 970.379.8125

Aspen on the Riverbank

Beautiful Aspen Highlands Townhome

Best Price in a Magical Setting

Extraordinary river and mountain views in this 3-bedroom single family home. Natural light, 3 outdoor decks and ground floor patio. A+ location offers cul-desac privacy and an easy 3-block walk to downtown. $6,300,000 Barbara Owen– 970.618.4595

Enjoy dramatic views from this 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath, 4 level townhome with a beautiful outdoor entertaining area. Ritz Carlton Club amenities are included. Just steps away from the Aspen Highlands Ski Area. $4,750,000 Zach Lentz – 970.309.5781

2.2 acres touching USFS land in East Aspen. No HOA, stream, pond, views, mature trees, and multiple grandfathered cabins. 5,750 sq ft allowed. One cabin can be retained as caretaker cabin. Well, drive, and utilities in place. $2,950,000 Ed Zasacky – 970.379.2811

Riverfront with Spectacular Views

Log Home Overlooking Ruedi Reservoir

40 Acre Ranch – Owner Will Carry Financing

4 bedroom, 5 bath, 4,869 sq ft Aspen Glen home with amazing Mt Sopris, 18th fairway and river views. Exterior maintenance amenity, Gold Medal fishing just steps away, Jack Nicklaus golf course, tennis, pool, gym and dining. $2,750,000 Furnished Sue Hess – 970.309.5455

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3,996 sq ft, 25 pristine acres. Classic custom log home with high-end finishes and 3,687 sq ft of deck. An additional 90 acres can be purchased with home or separately. $2,295,000 Katie Grange – 970.948.2598

Beautiful 40 acre ranch adjacent to Crown and BLM land with existing 3 bedroom home PLUS build additional 7,000 sq ft home PLUS additional buildings for agricultural uses, barns, horses, etc. Breathtaking views. $1,997,000 Partially Furnished Patricia Marquis – 970.925.4200