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PROUD OF TELLURIDE … I visited this home-rule town back in the mid-‘70s on one of my Rainbow walkabouts. And I happened in on a town meeting – just like they do in New England. Real democracy, I thought. It made me want to come back … I don’t think there’s been a quorum for another town meeting since, but when an issue is just too big to ignore, the community acts. Like it did with the “workforce housing” issue this past week (nothing in To-hell-U-ride has been “affordable” for a long time) … A petition was organized. Hundreds signed it. And even though it turned out to be asking for an illegal act on the part of the county, it brought home the point that what the community needs right now is deed-restricted medium to high-density rental opportunities, not more high-end, luxury mansions — as important as some of this product is to the real estate market and the local construction industry … At the public hearing people from all sectors spoke: realtors counseling housing, enviros worried about housing, business owners unable to find housing for their employees. It even included young people struggling to find a niche in our highend, resort-town community (a Condé Nast fav) … Listening, I heard the citizens of the Telluride Region calling out for local governments to come together and reach agreement to make denser development take place close to town. I’m not sure what that will look like exactly, or where, but I think the people spoke clearly and eloquently as to what our local priorities ought to be. Let’s hope all the government leaders are listening. “ANNIE” … It’s hard to praise Sara Doehrman enough for the miracle of community theater she produced and directed (and this time starred in -- as the evil Ms. Hannigan) at the ACE of Norwood Livery Playhouse last weekend. “Annie’s” a musical based on children, with the adults as supporting cast (mostly caricatures). America’s operatic morality tale of oppos-
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Could Uber work here?
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ecause ranting is unhealthy (but oh so fun), I have decided my somewhat snarky and always honest opinions would be better expressed as advice. I’ve had a lot of experiences, made a lot of mistakes, and I’d love to share the lessons I think I’ve learned in a more constructive way than simply poking fun at complaints about the neighborhood. Because this is installment one, I had to reach once more to the ’ol Facebook for an advice-worthy topic, and found one almost instantly. Max Strang asked folks in Telluride, “Anyone think about launching Uber in Telluride?” I’ve decided to answer. And not only for Telluride. For the entire region. The first time I ever heard of Uber was when I was reading about the “Ebola Doctor” in New York City, my hometown, and accounts of his actions upon returning from West Africa pointed out that he had used an Uber car. In a nutshell, it is an app that allows people to contact participating drivers in the area at any time and pay for a ride to their next destination. In a city like New York or Denver this is absolutely genius. Living in the San Juans is a bit different. Ouray, Ridgway, Norwood, Montrose, Telluride, Mountain Village, Rico, even Lawson, are not easy to travel to and from, or within. Trying to adhere to sporadic and inconvenient bus schedules, or having to wait over an hour for Dial-A-Ride, is not ideal. In Telluride and Mountain Village, towns with reputations as fun-time party destinations, the lack of late night public transit is not only inconvenient, but dangerous as it contributes to more drunk driving. Even the gondola, the region’s best, most reliable public transit system (not to mention free!) fails to scoop up the contingent of party-goers who stay out until bars close at 2 a.m., as it stops running for the night at 12 a.m., a fact that even Telluride Chief Marshal Jim Kolar cites as a possible contributor to drunk driving. I think Uber in a smaller town, like Telluride, Mountain Village, Ridgway or Ouray could serve an extremely positive purpose, especially when thinking about travel within those towns. The problem is, however, that getting people to participate as drivers would not only potentially require a larger population, but a larger population of people who are not entrenched in the partying lifestyle. And who are reliable. I simply think the demand would far, far outweigh the supply. Montrose, on the other hand, more resembles a place to me where Uber could take off. And I think it is 100 percent undeniable that Uber would not only ease travel in the region, but that it could be instrumental in cutting down on DUIs and “regu-
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lar” accidents where people who maybe don’t feel comfortable driving in bad conditions, or don’t have a suitable vehicle, could get rides from people with better cars who might be better drivers. If Uber cars come cheaper than a tank of gas, are as reliable as taking your own vehicle, and negate the chances of getting a DUI, my gut reaction is why not make a play to get something like this into the region? My next gut reaction is that it would be tough to implement in the area, for more reasons than simply smaller and more unwilling populations to draw from. For one thing, what kind of requirements would we have for the vehicles? Would there have to be a contingent of SUV drivers, particularly in travel from town to town? Also, would Uber be appropriate as an intra-town service, or simply as an inter-town? Telluride and Mountain Village aside, most towns are separated by a lot of miles. Perhaps installing limits would make the service safer and more feasible, but then as a region we are still left with people who do need to get from town to town and either don’t have the means or aren’t sober enough, yet will still chance driving. My point, in the end, is this: If there is someone out there (Max? Anyone? Bueller....Bueller...?) willing and financially able to figure out how to control for some of the unique characteristics of this region, and willing to grin and bear a trial and error period in figuring out how to make things run smoothly, Uber would be fantastic here. Or, at least, some sort of tried-and-true ride-share model that is similar. Sadly, given the nature of our community and the space we inhabit from a geographical standpoint, I think Uber would fail to take off in any meaningful or reliable way. Especially when the end goal is to give people such a convenient alternative to driving themselves that they can’t help but choose it over other alternatives. My advice: prove me wrong. Allison will be accepting questions about anything and everything from anyone in the region who has a moral dilemma, gripe or wants to know the meaning of life. She will no longer be drawing from Facebook (except in emergencies) so please write in and ask. Best question wins! Yay! Contact her at blaire.perry@ gmail.com.
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SUMMIT QUEST A panorama of high camp at 18,200 feet on the west shoulder of Hkakabo Razi (shown on left of photo, summit is hidden behind rock peak). The weather was clear but the winds raged at nearly 70 mph. [Photo by Hilaree O’Neill]
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ous is its extreme remoteness. When British and Russian surveyors attempted to make accurate measurements of the summit heights — both are measured at more than 19,000 feet tall— nobody had been to the summit of either mountain. The first summit of Hkakabo Razi wasn’t until 1996, when a Burmese and Japanese duo reached the top. It wasn’t until
fter weeks of trudging along 150 miles of post-monsoon muddy trails, winding through steaming jungles on motorbike and on foot, Hilaree O’Neill was almost there. Nine days of demanding climbing up the jagged western slope of imposing peak Hkakabo Razi brought the Telluride resident and expedition leader out of the tropical forest and within a day’s effort of the summit with nothing left to eat, totally exhausted from the demands of the sustained approach. For two A swollen eye thanks to a few years she had spider bites during the walk out. been plan[Photo by Hilaree O’Neill] ning this trip, an expedition to solve one of the last remaining myslast year that a joint Americanteries in the world of mountain- Burmese expedition finally eering: which peak in northern reached the summit of Gamlang Myanmar’s Himalayan subrange Razi. stands as Southeast Asia’s highO’Neill and her band of fellow est. adventurers, sponsored by the There are three peaks that National Geographic Society and compete for the title of South- The North Face, were bringing east Asia’s highest, all in a se- sophisticated and highly precise cluded corner of Myanmar, also GPS devices with them in order known as Burma, near the bor- to settle the debate once and for der with China and India. Brit- all. ish surveyors in the 1920s gave And yet. There O’Neill stood, the honor to Hkakabo Razi. A few one day away from her objecdecades later, Russian surveyors tive, totally shut down by the made maps showing neighboring brutal force of a Mother Nature Gamlang Razi was the highest. who does not care about money, An unnamed third peak in the international disagreements or region is sometimes considered team expectations. a contender for the title. Nobody Despite two years of planknows for sure. ning and a team of some of the Part of what makes this small strongest American climbers, corner of the world so mysteri- Hkakabo Razi proved too formi-
dable of a foe for O’Neill’s group this time around — as it has for many other hopeful expeditions — and they had to turn back just shy of the summit. “There are not that many geographical mysteries on this planet anymore unless you go into the oceans,” O’Neill said. “I had no doubt we would summit. I thought we would climb that peak and climb Gamlang. And we just got it handed to us. It’s humbling and it’s cool because the place is so unexplored. Even from where we were on Hkakabo, there are peaks and rock ridges as far as the eye can see, lifetimes’ worth of unclimbed mountains and routes that have never seen anybody.” In an instant gratification world of rapid fire Twitter updates and seemingly universal Google Maps that can even virtually take you on backcountry hiking trails, it can be hard to believe that such remote places still exist: unconquered mountain objectives that are nearly impossible to tackle.
THE ANTI-EVEREST EXPEDITION
The monumental challenges that stand in the way of Hkakabo Razi’s summit were the main appeal for O’Neill. The idea for the expedition was sparked on the slopes of Mount Everest in 2012, on a record-setting trip where she became the first woman to climb
two 8,000-meter peaks in under 24 hours — both Everest and neighboring Lhotse. “I see mountain climbing as a really creative endeavor. You’re always figuring out a way to go and the most beautiful, aesthetic line. That was sort-of taken out of the equation with Everest,” O’Neill said. “Everest is so different because there are people just everywhere on the mountain and you’re attached to a rope the entire way up. There’s nothing creative.” She made plans with National Geographic writer Mark Jenkins to tackle Hkakabo Razi then and there, on the slopes of Everest. By the time she got back to base camp, O’Neill said, she and Jenkins had a plan. O’Neill and Jenkins eventually recruited Emily Harrington, Cory Richards, Renan Ozturk and Taylor Rees to join them on the Myanmar expedition. The only previous ascents of the obscure peak were done by Japanese and Burmese climbers, and the country was opening up to foreigners after years of military dictatorship. A window of opportunity was opening for the first time in decades for a push like the one O’Neill and Jenkins had imagined. “It’s such an anti-Everest trip because no Westerners had tried to climb Hkakabo Razi. All the sanctions in Burma were being lifted. All the government regulations were being changed. So now it was opening up and it was a good time to try to go in there,” O’Neill said. In the end, that long history of tight regulation might have been what doomed the summit attempt. Porter infrastructure was virtually non-existent, meaning that the team had to abandon necessary gear along the way, including food and warm clothing.
Those sacrifices eventually resulted in O’Neill within striking distance of the summit but crippled by bitter cold and hunger. What energy and resources the isolated villages along the long jungle path towards Hkakabo Razi did have were exhausted by the time O’Neill’s expedition came along. A prolonged rescue — and then recovery — effort sapped extra food and workers when two members of an eightman Burmese mountaineering team vanished shortly after reaching the summit over the summer. And after monsoon season finished and O’Neill’s team began their long jungle trek towards Hkakabo, any workers who still had energy were busy with harvest season. “They couldn’t care less about us getting to the base of some mountain,” O’Neill said. It ended up taking 20 days for the team to get to the base of Hkakabo Razi and set up their base camp. “We learned that the hard way. It’s like, be careful what you wish for,” she said. “We definitely got our anti-Everest and then some.”
TRACING SAN JUAN RIDGELINES
O’Neill has lived in Telluride and trained in the San Juan Mountains since 2001, when she moved here after meeting her now-husband Brian on an expedition up Argentina’s 22,837-foot Aconcagua, the highest peak on the South American continent and one of the Seven Summits — a coveted list comprised of the highest peak on each of the seven continents. She says Telluride is the perfect place to train for high altitude objectives. “Living here is a huge benefit
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the HARVEY team because our house is at 8,900 feet and everything is up from there,” she said. “All the ridge walking around here in the summertime is incredible. You can get up to between 11,000 and 14,000 feet and just stay up there all day.” Her training regimen for Hkakabo Razi was to pick a ridgeline in the San Juans and traverse, staying at altitude until the sun sank behind the horizon. “I did a fair amount of that this summer,” she said. “It’s great training because you’re scrambling a lot, the rock around here is far from fabulous which makes it harder. You have to find your route better. It’s fun,” she added. “I need to always stay on top of the exposure. If you lose your comfort with exposure, then you’re useless as a mountain expedition athlete.” Luckily, the rugged San Juan Mountains don’t disappoint in that regard. “We’ve got lots of exposure around here,” O’Neill said wryly.
UNDERESTIMATED AND UNEXPECTED
O’Neill said her rugged band of explorers faced some tremendous challenges that were unexpected, even by their group of professional alpine mountain climbers. “I underestimated the jungle,” O’Neill said. “We’re all mountain people. We’re used to horizons and very direct climbing that goes up and then you get to the top and then come down. This was like this labyrinth with a canopy of trees over you. You couldn’t see. It was really claustrophobic and it messed with us all mentally.” “When we got out of the jungle and got into that alpine environment, at first we were all totally relieved because it was like ‘we’re in our element now’… It seemed like it was going to be clean cut and straightforward from there on out. And it just didn’t exactly pan
out like that,” O’Neill laughed. The group spent one rest day at the base of the mountain before starting to climb again. “For sure we underestimated the mountain, too. It was a big, hard mountain. And we didn’t have any rest days. It was just a massive undertaking,” she said. “Standing at base camp, you could see the summit 6,000 feet above you. It was just straight up, crazy, and all these big rocks and ridges. It was messy and complicated.” After leaving base camp, the expedition members traced a route that went around to the Tibetan border and up Hkakabo Razi’s west ridge. After that first glimpse of the summit from base camp, the peak of the mountain eluded them for the rest of the climb, hidden behind ridges and rocks. It was only when three members of the group made a final push for the summit that
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MARIJUANA RESEARCH PROJECTS GETTING STATE FUNDING Colorado was poised Wednesday to award more than $8 million for medical marijuana research, a step toward addressing complaints that little is known about pot’s medical potential. The grants to be awarded by the state Board of Health would go to studies on whether marijuana helps treat epilepsy, brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease and post-traumatic stress disorder. Though the awards are relatively small, they represent a new frontier for marijuana research. That’s because the Colorado grants are outside of the usual federal channels for approving marijuana research, a process that some say stymies pot research.
New hurdles for Gunnison sage-grouse Political maneuvering could stymie conservation efforts
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he United States Fish and Wildlife Service listed the Gunnison sage-grouse as threatened last month, but two recent political maneuvers could hinder the ability of the agency to enact further protections of the species, which exists exclusively in southwestern Colorado and a small portion of southeastern Utah. Last week, the state of Colorado announced its intentions to sue the Fish and Wildlife Service to challenge the legitimacy of the threatened distinction for the bird. Also last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the $1 trillion 2015 appropriations bill, which included a rider, or provision, restricting the Fish and Wildlife Service from publishing
a final 4(d) rule, which sets specific parameters for the administration of species protections. “This rider is a sloppy piece of legislation,” Sheep Mountain Alliance Executive Director Hilary Cooper said. Congressman Mark Amodei from Nevada’s 2nd District, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced the rider in July, but environmental groups lobbying for additional protections for the sage-grouse largely missed the short paragraph inserted in the 1,000-page bill until it was passed last week. The bill should reach President Barack Obama’s desk soon. “The Department of Interior needs to stop ignoring its financial responsibility while simultaneously attempti n g to saddle state and private landowners with the obligation to fund fuels
management and habitat restoration projects that are absolutely the responsibility of the federal government,” Amodei said in a July press release. “Until that happens, funding for any potential [Endangered Species Act] rule with respect to the sage hen should be withheld.” “It’s disappointing that some members of Congress are more interested in political posturing than finding solutions to conserve the sagebrush landscape and the Western way of life,” Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said in a press release Wednesday. “Rather than helping the communities they profess to benefit, these members will only create uncertainty, encourage conflict and undermine the unprecedented progress that is happening throughout the West.” Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet expressed disappointment at the inclusion of the rider, but
This April 2014 photo provided by Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows a Gunnison sage grouse with tail feathers fanned near Gunnison, Colo. [AP Photo/Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Dave Showalter, File]
he was also one of the politicians denouncing the Fish and Wildlife Service last month for interfering with successful state and local conservation efforts. “There isn’t a way to challenge the rider,” Bennet’s Deputy Press Secretary Philip Clelland said in an email. “It will be law once the President signs the bill.” The 4(d) rule would specify certain exceptions in the sagegrouse threatened listing, which could potentially allow landowners more freedom in working around the species’ habitat or add even more restrictions to landowners near Gunnison sagegrouse habitat. “I’m not very happy about the bill,” said current San Miguel Basin Gunnison Sage-Grouse Working Group Coordinator and incoming Sheep Mountain Alliance Executive Director Leigh Robertson. “We would’ve liked to see what the 4(d) draft rule would’ve been so we could’ve started working on that.” “I don’t think it was an ethical thing to do,” Robertson added. “They just found a way to go around the Endangered Species Act which is supposed to be based on science. This is totally political, not science-based.” The 4(d) rule is a complicated addendum to the current sage-grouse listing under the Endangered Species Act. Because it remains unclear what sort of limitations or exceptions the Fish and Wildlife Service would have included in the new rule, different groups on different sides of the debate could all have objections to the rule, according to Robertson. “People might be concerned about exactly what is in [the rule], if it allows too many things that shouldn’t be allowed,” she said. “Folks on the other side See GROUSE, Page 10
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Food pantry in midst of busiest time of year Feeds about 55 Ouray County families each week in winter By HEATHER SACKETT
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he Ouray County Food Pantry is in the midst of its busiest time of year, serving 55 Thanksgiving meals, rationing out noodles, beans, pasta sauce, peanut butter, rice and shampoo to the needy and making sure no county residents go hungry during the holidays. “I bet you we get about 80 percent of our donations between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, which is kind of nice because our busiest time of the year is winter,” said Ouray County Food Pantry Board President Brenda Hernandez. “If people weren’t so generous this time of year we wouldn’t be able to stay open during the summer.” The food bank is open from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on Thursdays, an improvement over most food banks, which are usually open just once a month. Clients can choose dry good items from a shopping list and also pick out personal care and cleaning products. There are no pre-made boxes to be distributed, which means less waste because clients take only the items they want to
eat. And there’s no judgement or prerequisites — anyone can shop at the food bank as long as they are an Ouray County resident. “If they come to us, we trust they need the food,” Hernandez said. In June 2013, the Ouray County Food Pantry lost the Ridgway space it was occupying for free. But now, buoyed by donor funds, the food pantry is in a
tween 20 and 55 families each week, depending on the time of year, according to Hernandez. And the organization spends between $1,500 and $2,000 a month on purchasing food from the Food Bank of the Rockies. Board Secretary Beverly Angehrn is a retired nurse who has always been interested in nutrition. Since Ouray County is an area with many wealthy families, sometimes people don’t realize
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“If people weren’t so generous this time of year we wouldn’t be able to stay open during the summer.” – Ouray County Food Pantry Board President Brenda Hernandez new space at 257 Sherman St. in the Colby Building in Ridgway. The Terrance and Elizabeth Barry Foundation has paid for the organization’s rent, utilities and insurance — $10,000 a year for the next three years. “We can gladly say any money donated to the food pantry can go toward buying food,” Hernandez said. The food pantry feeds be-
there are those that need assistance with basic needs like food, Angehrn said. “I just think that nutrition is the basis for health and there’s just such a need,” Angehrn said. “I think it’s really important to increase awareness so people do realize there’s a need.” Hernandez has been volunteering with the food pantry See FOOD, Page 10
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Ross Reels develops and manufactures their fly fishing equipment in Montrose with input from a testing team that takes the reels on local rivers. [Photo by Elisa-
beth Elliott]
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Ross Reels manufactures their renowned fly fishing gear in Montrose Company uses local employees, rivers to make their reels By STEPHEN ELLIOTT
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hey built the first massmarketable fly reels back in 1973, and many of those first reels can still be found on America’s best rivers. Ross Reels is highly respected in the fly fishing industry for both its longevity and legendary quality, and the reels just so happen to be manufactured, tested and shipped from southwestern Colorado. “Ross is a hyper-local company,” Chief Operating Officer Tony Lugard said. “The passion has been to keep everything in Colorado, not only the U.S.A.” Based in Montrose for the last 30 years, Ross Reels has shipped some 600,000 fly reels over the course of its 41 years of existence. After recent stints under the ownership of 3M and Orvis scattered some of their operations away from Montrose, Mayfly Group bought Ross at the beginning of 2014 and brought everything back to the region. Lugard said making sure their product is up to their standards necessitates having manufacturing close to home. “We want to manufacture a high-quality product and keep it at an economical price for consumers,” he said. “Manufacturing in Montrose allows us to control specifications and ensure our U.S.A. team is employed.” Ross Reels employs around 24 staffers, and most stay at the company for many years, according to Lugard. Their regional flair can be found in the names of their reels, like the Gunnison and the Animas, named for nearby rivers that shaped the development of the particular products. In fact, the first Animas reels were shipped this winter, with the first reel in that model sold
at outfitter Telluride Outside during Telluride’s Noel Night in early December. “Basically my entire team lives in Montrose or within this region,” Lugard said. “It makes sense to test our products on these waters, our local haunts.” The company uses local fishing guides and an internal testing team to make sure each new design is up to their level of quality. A lifetime warranty on their products is valued by customers, although Lugard said it is typically never needed. “We have highly skilled technicians here, but also a low rate of return on our products,” Lugard said. Ross Reels uses its place as an industry leader to advocate for conservation and the environment. Ross Reels contributes 10 percent of each sale to the Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program and also partners with Trout Unlimited and the International Game Fish Association, among other organizations. “We value the health of the water and the health of the environment,” Lugard said. “It’s what we make our living from.” “As agricultural stewards our intention is to leave the land better when we finish with it than when we came into it,” he added. Ross Reels’ range of products, not just reels, fulfills the needs of most every type of fly fisherman, whether it’s accessibility and affordability for a beginner, durability and ease of use for a working guide, or precision and extreme quality for experts. Ross Reels has all of their operations, including manufacturing, sales and customer service at their Montrose facility, and their products are available at most regional outfitters.
they caught another glimpse of the summit right before turning around. “We never got to the summit. The route wasn’t extremely hard climbing, it was just really exhausting because it was like the jungle — up and down and circuitous and you couldn’t see where you were going because there were big rock faces in front of you that you have to go around instead of over. Lots of exposure which is just mentally tiring.” Expedition member Renan Ozturk ended up tearing a major ligament in his wrist on the summit attempt, and had to retrace the 11-day jungle trek back to civilization with an injured left arm. “This was just a total crapshoot. We didn’t spend more than two nights in any place for eight weeks. It was crazy. It was exhausting. It was really exhausting,” O’Neill said.
TIME TO DECOMPRESS
For now, O’Neill is slowly reentering life in a small mountain town, spending time with her husband and two sons after nearly two months away. The routine feels welcome but still
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could think it might have too many restrictions.” According to Robertson and the Fish and Wildlife Service Acting Western Colorado Supervisor Kurt Broderdorp, the Gunnison sage-grouse listing will still take effect next week because the listing was determined before the appropriations bill was passed. Instead, the Fish and Wildlife Service will be prevented from publishing a 4(d) rule. “Senator Bennet knows Colorado is a national leader in the type of conservation that would have avoided a listing of the greater sage-grouse and led to a quick delisting of the Gunnison sage-grouse,” Clelland added. “Instead of encouraging the great work on the ground with these goals, Congress just in-
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since its inception in 2010 and says she has a passion for feeding the hungry. She hopes to partner with other community organizations in the future to offer more services like free clothing and help finding jobs. “I don’t like to go hungry
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foreign: shuttling her kids to school and eating more than just rice for meals. During our interview, she virtually inhales a breakfast burrito and marvels at the luxury of a cup of coffee prepared on demand. She asked me to include a thank you to everybody who stepped in to take care of her family while she was absent for two months with nothing
expedition. O’Neill turned 42 shortly after returning to Telluride from Myanmar, although she looks much more youthful and has boundless energy even after the draining effect of her recent expedition. She doesn’t have plans to return to Hkakabo Razi anytime soon. But O’Neill hopes her expedition will light a spark of inspiration for other climbers. “I have a feeling, because we didn’t summit, there will be teams that want to go right away,” she said. “From a tourism standpoint, it’s great for Myanmar and that valley beOn the long walk out of the Burmese jungle, the expedition cause they’re stopped for a day in the village of Dashitu. Taylor Rees, Base going to get Camp manager, led an entertaining class of yoga for both the climbers who kids and adults of the town. [Photo by Hilaree O’Niell] want to get this peak.” And what but spotty, unreliable satellite about the tallest mountain title phone calls to keep her tied to dispute? her family here in Telluride. “In the end, our highest point “It’s a pretty awesome place was 18,800-something and there to live in where people don’t was a lot to go,” O’Neill said. think I’m crazy for doing what “Now I think Hkakabo is totally I do. They’re just really support- the highest.” ive,” she said. What is clear is the disagreeFriends would take her kids ment over Southeast Asia’s highfor a night so her husband Brian est peak still remains a mystery. could have a night off, she said. The expedition was supportOther friends brought over din- ed by a National Geographic Soner occasionally to lessen his ciety Expeditions Council grant, responsibilities in her absence. and will be covered in an upcom“Thank you,” she said, for ing issue of National Geographkeeping her family happy and ic magazine. healthy while she was away on what she called a “gnarly, hard”
jected more uncertainty into the process.” The State of Colorado, in an unrelated but conveniently timed announcement, published their intent to sue the Fish and Wildlife Service last week. “In making the listing decision, FWS improperly analyzed the required factors to make its determination that the Gunnison sage-grouse is threatened; failed to rely on the best available science; and failed to give adequate weight to the extensive conservation efforts undertaken by state and local governments and private landowners,” wrote state Assistant Attorney General Lisa Reynolds in the letter to Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Fish and Wildlife Service Director Daniel Ashe. With several environmental groups, politicians and governments clamoring to have their opinion heard in the battle over the small, feathered political hot
button, observers have found difficulty determining who to root for or what these recent developments might mean for the sage-grouse. “A lot depends on the results of that suit,” Robertson said. “In the meantime the state has to decide how they’re going to manage the Gunnison sage-grouse. We’re waiting to see what the state decides.” “Will they continue to do what they’ve done in the past?” she asked. “Will they do more for the sage-grouse or less because of the suit?” Robertson promises one thing, though: both of the groups she is associated with will continue to fight for protection of the Gunnison sage-grouse. “There are a lot of pieces in place already,” she said. “The working group is going to stay active.”
when it’s self-imposed,” she said. “And I certainly don’t want to go hungry because I couldn’t afford food. I can’t stand the thought of somebody not having enough.” On Dec. 27, pianist George Winston will play the Wright Opera House in Ouray, with proceeds from CD sales benefitting the Ouray County Food Pantry. Donations to the Ouray County Food Pantry can be sent to PO
Box 903, Ridgway, CO 81432. Donations can also be made through PayPal at ouraycountyfoodpantry.org. George Winston will also be playing a concert at Telluride’s Palm Theatre on Dec. 30, and all proceeds from CD sales at that event will go to the Angel Baskets food pantry.
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y maternal grandmother lives in my memory as two distinct images. Two distinct people, re-
their 70s and Alzheimer’s disease becomes increasingly commonplace, more and more fiction writers are attempting to reach into that obscure space,” noted ally. Stefan Merrill Block in The New The first: She’s coming off a Yorker last August. plane, and she’s in a pillbox hat, Block himself reached into it a tailored suit and white gloves. for his first novel, The Story of That was how she dressed to fly, Forgetting, in 2008. The novel back in the days when people ac- “Still Alice,” on which the movie tually dressed to fly. We’d meet is based, was published around her at the airport, then drive that time and went on to sell home in a car suffused with Jun- more than a million copies. gle Gardenia, which wasn’t just Its author, Lisa Genova, told her scent. It was her armor and me that its success underscores ecosystem, the way she told the not only how many families have world and reassured herself that been touched by Alzheimer’s but she was a proper lady. how many had been trapped in The second image: She’s on the silence. “Any disease of the brain couch in our TV room. Her blouse has a stigma,” she said. “It’s not has come undone. So have her like the heart or the kidney. This slacks, which are wrinkled and is something that’s wrong with smudged. She’s YOU.” spilling out of After “Still everything and Alice” came out, she’s oblivious, a she was struck dazed, haunted by all the reallook in her eyes. life stories that If she’s wearing people suddenly any Jungle Garshared with her. denia, I no lonThomas had the ger smell it. same experiThese images N EW Y ORK T IMES ence when he are separated By Frank Bruni promoted We not just by years Are Not Ourbut by illness. selves. My grandmother, Kathryn Owen “I was surprised by how willFrier, developed Alzheimer’s. It ing people were to be vulneraturned a fastidious woman with ble,” he told me. Alzheimer’s was a fiendish talent for crosswords something that they desperately into a slovenly one who couldn’t needed to talk about. figure out a stoplight. I rememAccording to the Alzheimer’s ber how mortified I felt for her, Association, an advocacy group, how quickly I turned my eyes the estimated number of Ameriaway. And I remember how awful cans with the disease will rise I felt for having that reaction. from more than 5 million now She died more than a quarter- to as many as 16 million in 2050, century ago. For a long time af- and the cost of caring for them terward, I rejected any impulse and older Americans with other to write about the way she went, forms of dementia could reach worried that I’d somehow be dis- $1.2 trillion annually. honoring her. Angela Geiger, the associaBut the world is different now. tion’s chief strategy officer, calls Much of the unwarranted shame Alzheimer’s “the unaddressed surrounding Alzheimer’s has lift- public health crisis of this deed. People are examining it with cade.” And she told me that while a new candor and empathy. there have been significant inIf most Oscar handicappers creases in federal funding for reare correct, the next Best Ac- search, current spending doesn’t tress statuette will go to Julianne adequately reflect the disease’s Moore for her heartbreaking status as the sixth leading cause work as a university professor of death in this country, one for battling early-onset Alzheimer’s which there’s “no treatment that in “Still Alice,” to be released slows the progression.” nationally next month. And while It’s a hellish riddle, eroding Moore isn’t the first star to shed the identities of those it afflicts a light on the disease — Judi and depriving us all of our cherDench in “Iris” and Julie Christie ished illusions of control. “Alin “Away From Her” also did so zheimer’s disease is the opposite — her performance comes amid of modern life,” wrote Thomas, other intimate portraits of the whose father had it, in Time toll that Alzheimer’s takes. magazine. “It’s the ascendancy of A new documentary, “Glen entropy and chaos.” Campbell: I’ll Be Me,” chronicles It’s not perfumed. It’s not its recent impact on the singer gloved. But it’s what happens to who made “Rhinestone Cowboy” many people and will happen to a megahit in the 1970s. too many more, especially if we And one of the most acclaimed don’t stare unblinkingly at it. novels of 2014 is We Are Not “If we’re shy about it, then we Ourselves, by Matthew Thomas, don’t have a sense of urgency,” which hinges on an agonizing Genova said. We’re conquering case of Alzheimer’s. The book be- the shyness. With the urgency, came an instant best-seller. we have a ways to go. “As baby boomers approach
What I learned from 30 years with the Forest Service
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fter working for the whose benefit we’re managing it. Forest Service for 30 Finally, to the outfit.” This got my friend in a lot of years, I finally had to write a book about it — trouble. When he tried to reduce especially about some the number of cattle in a batof the painful lessons I learned. tered little watershed in Montana’s Ruby River drainage, his Here are just a few of them. It will come as no surprise boss refused to support the acthat it wasn’t easy being a woman tion. Even though evidence was strong that the in what was, stream banks and remains, a would benman’s domain. efit from having Nor was it easy fewer hooves in being a resource one small area, professional in reducing cattle one of the fields simply wasn’t a of study known viable option. within the agenThe permittee cy as a specialty. would complain Specialists, or W RITERS ON THE R ANGE to his congress“ologists,” were By Susan Marsh man and the considered narrow in focus and sadly misin- governor, both personal friends. Where most rangers would formed about the relative importance of scenery or wildlife in the have backed off, Dan fought. The context of meeting targets. I was poor condition of a stream within a preservationist in the midst of his district caused him personal managers who wanted to roll up pain, and if he didn’t try to fix it, their sleeves and Do Something. he felt he wasn’t doing his job. His I soon learned that a bureau- boss disagreed, saying: “Your job cracy like the Forest Service val- is to get along.” The bitter lesson ues loyalty to the “outfit” above I learned from Dan was that you all. One has to be a team player, could ruin your career if you tried and in order to play on the team it too hard to do the right thing. After three decades with the is necessary to embrace a worldview shared by one’s teammates. Forest Service, there remains So I learned to hunt elk and go one lesson that still surprises ice fishing, to head for whichever me: I still cherish a strong sense bar offered country music and of loyalty to the agency, however scantily clad waitresses, and to flawed it is, and to the high-mindkeep my cards close to my chest. ed principles on which it was “Never let ‘em know what founded. My desire to defend it arises you’re thinking,” one district ranger advised. While mulling when I hear someone complain the need for such a motto, I took about how the local district the advice of a different ranger doesn’t do one thing or another, whose loyalties matched my own. or at least can’t do it right. If you “My first priority is to the land,” only knew how hard it is, I want he said. “Then to the public for to say. I react each time I witness
yet another effort to privatize the public land, to hand it off to the states, to divide it up among interests that seek only to exploit it. As humanity continues to leave its heavy footprint across the planet, the national forests and other public lands become all the more precious. The stereotypical government worker draws a salary without having to try very hard. It is true that I have encountered my share of drones over the years, but the people who represent the Forest Service to me are like Dan: They gladly work nights and weekends, if necessary donating their annual leave at the end of the year. They care deeply for the land and want to make a contribution to the greater good. Working for the agency is more of a vocation than a job. A wiseass adage holds this definition of success for a conservation-minded employee: It’s not the number of projects you accomplished, but the number of bad ideas you successfully scuttled. Most of my Forest Service heroes scuttled plenty of dumb ideas. The Forest Service is far from perfect, and I would agree with those who say it is less effective than it could be. But it gives me comfort to know how many of the people within it are driven by the loyalties once articulated by my mentor, Dan. My hat is off to them. Susan Marsh is a contributor to Writers on the Range, a column service of High Country News (hcn.org). She lives in Jackson, Wyoming, and her latest book is A Hunger for High Country.
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Heard Around the West THE WEST Found, floating down the Colorado River, 70 miles northeast of Moab, a culvert so enormous you could easily drive a car through it. “By far, it’s the largest piece of river booty, or debris, ever recovered from this portion of the river,” said Jennifer Jones of the Bureau of Land Management, to the Moab Sun News. Where did it come from? That’s another mystery. Nobody has claimed the 10-foot-wide, 30-foot-long culvert, which was jockeyed with some difficulty to shore four miles
from the Utah-Colorado border, $100 for possessing cigarettes, to by rafting companies working to- set a good example, reports the gether. North Fork Merchant Herald. “Do you think it’s a good idea to smoke?” French asked the father. COLORADO Go, bears! A photo in the As- “It is for me,” the man replied. pen Times of a bear and two cubs “I’m over 21.” crossing a street in town included Betsy Marston is the editor of the caption: “Bear sightings and encounters are becoming more Writers on the Range, a column common as the animals prep for syndicate of High Country News (hcn.org). Tips of Western oddihibernation.” No help here: In Hotchkiss, on ties are always appreciated and the Western Slope, Judge Lynn often shared, betsym@hcn.org. French failed to persuade the father of two teenagers, each fined
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Sunday, Dec. 28 The Telluride Playwright’s Festival is best known for convening writers and actors each summer for staged readings before live audiences. Audiences in attendance at these readings provide valuable feedback, which helps the writers to refine their works and to send their plays back out into the “real” world (plays that have been nurtured in Telluride have gone on to stages in major cities across the U.S.). TFF is behind more than the Fest, however; it also helps sponsor National Theatre Live presentations at the Palm, acclaimed performances beamed direct from the Royal National Theater in London via satellite to movie theaters and other stages around the world. Fair to say TFF is integral to cultural life in Telluride. There will be a benefit for the Festival – and thus, for many new, live plays and all the acclaimed West End plays that premiere in this town – in the form of a holiday cocktail party a week from Sunday at 485 Dakota Avenue. Tickets are $60 per person, (complimentary admission for ACT III members). Purchase tickets and learn more about TFF at www.playwrightsfestival.org. ACT III Members please RSVP for tickets to info@playwrightsfestival.com. The festivities begin at 5 p.m.
Yojimbo brings their punk/pop synthesis to the Fly Me To The Moon Saloon Thursday, Dec. 18 at 10 p.m. [Courtesy photo]
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Trombone prodigy Carly Meyers brings Yojimbo To Telluride
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Friday, Dec. 19 and Wednesday, Dec. 24
Charismatic Meyers returns to Telluride with her own band
For 87 years, the Ouray Elks lodge has been arranging for children to get personal visits from Santa; the Jolly Old Elf delivers to children in homes and hotels, from Ouray to Ridgway, each Christmas Eve. Naturally, more than one Santa is needed to cover so much territory, and volunteers are most welcome. The annual candy-bag-stuffing potluck will be held this Friday evening around 6 p.m. at the Lodge on 421 Main Street, and the Elks could use your help. “We’d love to see the whole community involved,” says Ouray Santa coordinator Peggy Lindsey. “Come stuff candy bags or give us a call if you’d like to sign up as a Santa or a driver for Christmas Eve.” Call 970/596-1219 if you’d like to help out in Ouray, or 970/626-5862 for Ridgway.
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Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20 More than 100 dancers, ages 2.5 to 17, will convene on the Pavilion stage for two performances of Weehawken Dance’s holiday spectacle, “The Polar Express,” beginning Friday night. The production is based on Chris Van Allsburg’s book about a young boy and his Christmas Eve ride on a steam engine to the North Pole, adapted for the stage by Weehawken Dance’s artistic director, Natasha Pyeatte. “Polar” proved so popular last year that Pyeatte is reprising it –albeit with a few new songs and other assorted tweaks – but she has hinted that she will move on to something different next year, so this weekend is your best, and maybe last, chance to catch it onstage for some time. Performances are Friday night at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are available in Ouray at Mouse’s Chocolates, in Ridgway at Cimarron Coffee and Books, in Montrose at Tiffany, Etc. and the Pavilion, and online at www. weehawkenarts.
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ost likely named after the 1960s Akira Kurosawa film about a clever ronin that comes to a town divided by competing criminal gangs, Yojimbo is a band that conducts punk rock energy while dabbling with experimental pop-driven melodies. At least that is the simplest way of describing a band that relies just as heavily on personality as it does sonic identifiers. Lead by trombone specialist Carly Meyers, a popular figure in the Telluride music scene as a result of her charismatic role in The Mike Dillon Band (and you might know her as the girl that stole the show during the Galactic Super Jam at the Telluride Jazz Festival), the eccentric
outfit is also a mainstay in iconic New Orleans venues such as the Blue Nile, The Republic and Tipitina’s. Their youthful nature does nothing to detract from a nearly flawless affinity for technicality and execution, but does lend itself to oddball behavior on stage and a fearless approach to playing what can sound as weird as weird can be at times. Influences contrast heavily from The Melvins to the Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, and seep through the pounding drums of Adam Gertner and dexterous keys of Doc Sharp. So how did a group of top-shelf New Orleans music school students end up dropping out and touring the country nonstop for the past two years, first with one of the most applauded percussionists in the country, and now on their own? While growing up in Boulder, Meyers was exposed to Zimbabwe culture and the marimba. The trombone didn’t come until grade school, but she has also managed to throw vibraphone, whistle, retro bass and synthesizers into her instrumental repertoire. Tackling gadgets for tactical use on stage also accompanies singing, an element of
her performance that is stressed more with Yojimbo than other projects. An unintimidated and delightfully spunky presence is what caught the attention of Mike Dillon in the first place, and began a road down an invaluable hands-on mentorship centered around hardcore touring schedules and leading into the New Orleans scene. Now graduated from his tutelage, it seems, Meyers and Gertner left The Mike Dillon Band last summer to focus on this solo endeavor. Meyers subliminally draws from her early education in jazz and classical music while a resident of the Front Range, complete with listening research into Duke Ellington and Fred Wesley, which has been met with a newfound love of the chaos Minor Threat and Bad Brains embody. The final product is unmissable amounts of righteous girl power. If you want odd, rocked-out dance music ahead of its time, then Fly Me To The Moon Saloon is the place to be tonight. Yojimbo featuring Carly Meyers of The Mike Dillon Band, Thursday, Dec. 18, Fly Me To The Moon Saloon, 10 p.m., $5
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BEATSHEET TELLURIDE • SOUL ATOMIC HOLIDAY DANCE PARTY, Thu., Dec. 18, Last Dollar Saloon, 10 p.m. • YOJIMBO, Thu., Dec. 18, Fly Me to the Moon Saloon, 10 p.m., $5 • DIGG, Fri., Dec. 19, Fly Me To The Moon Saloon, 10 p.m., $5 • KEVIN MCCARTHY JAZZ TRIO, Fri.-Sat., Dec. 26-27, Arroyo, 7 p.m. No Cover • TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE, Sat., Dec. 27, Sheridan Opera House, 8:30 p.m., General Admission Floor $68/Reserved Balcony $100 • DJ SOUL ATOMIC, Sat., Dec. 27, Fly Me To The Moon Saloon, 10 p.m., No Cover • SERYN, Sun., Dec. 28, Sheridan Opera House, 8:30 p.m., Reserved Seat $30/ Cabaret Table Seat $40 • THE TEENY TINY CHRISTMAS CONCERT HOSTED BY PETER YARROW, Mon., Dec. 29, Sheridan Opera House, 4 p.m., General Admission $20 • AN EVENING WITH SHAWN COLVIN, Monday, Dec. 29, Sheridan Opera House, 8:30 p.m., $40 • CASH’D OUT, Mon., Dec. 29, Club Red, Telluride Conference Center, 8:30 p.m., $25 • DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND, Tue., Dec. 30, Club Red, Telluride Conference Center, 8:30 p.m., $25 • GEORGE WINSTON, Tuesday, Dec. 30, Michael D. Palm Theatre, 8-10 p.m., Students & Children $20/Adults $28
Saloon, 10 p.m., $5 • TONY FURTADO, Sat., Jan. 10, Sheridan Opera House, 8:30 p.m., General Admission Floor $20/Reserved Balcony $30
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• TELLURIDE FIRE FESTIVAL PRESENTS EUFORQUESTRA, Jan. 18, Sheridan Opera House, 9 p.m., General Admission Floor $16/Reserved Balcony $40 • THE WAILERS, SUN., Feb. 8, Sheridan Opera House, 9 p.m., General Admission $25 • DJ SOUL ATOMIC, Sun., Jan. 18, Fly Me To The Moon Saloon, 10 p.m., $2 • HEAD FOR THE HILLS, Thu., Jan. 29, Fly Me To The Moon Saloon, 10 p.m., Advance $10/Door $15
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• STRANGE AMERICANS, Sat., Jan. 31, Fly Me To The Moon Saloon, 10 p.m., $5 • TURKUAZ, Wed., Feb. 11, Fly Me To The Moon Saloon, 10 p.m. • BEYOND THE GROOVE PRESENTS LETTUCE WITH BREAK SCIENCE, Fri., Feb. 13, ClubRED at Telluride Conference Center, 7:30 p.m., General Admission $27
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• LEFTOVER SALMON FEATURING BILL PAYNE, Thu.-Fri., Feb. 19-20, Sheridan Opera House, 8 p.m, General Admission Floor $30/Reserved Balcony $40 • GRAVY, Sat., Feb. 28, Fly Me To The Moon Saloon, 10 p.m. • ROCKIN’ AT THE OPERA FOR TASP, Fri., Mar. 6, Sheridan Opera House, 6 p.m.
• CRANFORD HOLLOW, Wed., Dec. 31, Fly • PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG, Thu., Me To The Moon Saloon, 10 p.m., $20 Mar. 12, Fly Me To The Moon Saloon, 10 p.m. • CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHER, Fri., Jan. 2, Telluride Conference Center, 9 p.m., • 2ND ANNUAL TELLURIDE TRIBUTE General Admission $40 BAND FEST WITH WHO’S BAD (MICHAEL JACKSON), RUMORS (FLEET• BROTHERS KEEPER WITH JOHN WOOD MAC), ECLIPSE (JOURNEY), POPPER & JONO MANSON, Sat., Jan. AND YESTERDAY (BEATLES), Thu.-Sat., 3, Sheridan Opera House, 8:30 p.m., Mar. 19-21, 3-Day General Admission General Admission Floor $25/Reserved $80/Single Day General Admission Floor Balcony $35 $30/Single Day Reserved Balcony $40 • SUPER DIAMOND, Sat., Jan. 3, Fly Me To The Moon Saloon, 10 p.m., $20 • MINER, Fri., Jan. 9, Fly Me To The Moon
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A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014) Directed by Ana Lily Amirpour
Thursday, December 18th / One SHOW only, 8:15PM at the Nugget Theater / Tickets $10
This Iranian vampire cinematic masterpiece, and first feature from director Ana Lily Amirpour, is being hailed as one of the best films of the year. “The shadows are so pitch-black that she is able to stalk the streets in her full chador practically undetected,” wrote RogerEbert.com, “Amirpour lets all the images do all of the work for her, a huge strength of the film... a film about film, a fresh and exciting re- imagining of a wellwork oft-told genre.” “Ana Lily Amirpour’s moody, extraordinary take on previously tired horror tropes is unlike anything you’ve had the pleasure of previously checking out... this spooky, gorgeous mash-up doubles as the introduction to a major filmmaking talent.” – Rolling Stone The film is in Farsi with English subtitles.
99 minutes • Unrated • No Nugget Passes, please.
he holidays are here, but for those already missing Halloween (and you know who you are) there is one last vampire movie to catch before the New Year; and certainly, the very last Iranian Vampire Western. “A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night,” directed by Ana Lily Amirpour, premiered to acclaim at Sundance last year and has been gathering steam ever since. It plays at the Nugget Thursday evening. The directorial debut of Ana Lily Amirpour, the film notched an incredible 96 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes’ online “Tomatometer” (which tracks the percentage of professional film critics who give a movie a positive review). It tells the story of an unnamed female vampire, played by Sheila Vand, who stalks the residents of an Iranian town called Bad City. It’s a grim place with a desolate feel, where people spend their days mostly in isolation. The lack of human connection or affection “gives the vampire’s every appearance a charged energy,” National Public Radio film critic Tomas Hachard notes. “Filmed in the shadows, she’s a menacing presence that endangers the complacent behavior we otherwise witness in Bad City.” No one knows what the vampire is up to or what she wants, only what she needs — blood — and that makes the movie eerier. And setting it in Iran (the vampire wears a hajib) with occasional strains of Spaghetti-western film music wafting through ratchets up the oddness even more. At every turn, “Amir battles our desire to over-interpret” or even interpret at all, Hachard writes, “positing the vampire, and the superficial Bad City residents she torments, as merely ravenous, motivated not by any code but by lust and desire.” The incomprehensibility of evil is probably the scariest thing about it, and this young Britishborn, Los Angeles-based director — an avid skater kid — has produced a spectre that makes scrutiny all-but-impossible, as well as a singular film.
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There is more where this came from, or soon will be: Amirpour is now working on her next movie, “The Bad Batch,” a project she described to Rolling Stone as “a Texas cannibal love story.” She’s also pondering a prequel. “I have this idea that it would be really cool to do it in color,” she told the magazine, “and let it turn black and white the moment she became a vampire.” “A Girl Walks Home” plays for one show only, at 8 p.m.
The Palm Theatre has pulled out the stops when it comes to holiday movies. FILMS AT THE PALM
The Palm Theatre has pulled out the stops when it comes to holiday movies. Among the highlights: “Listen Up Phillip,” a “biliously, often hilariously funny tragicomedy” (this from New York Times critic Manohla Dargis) about a novelist loaded for bear, at least verbally. Unlike our vampire heroine, the writer Phillip Lewis Friedman — “played in fifty shades of black” by Jason Schwartzmann — “doesn’t have blood on his hands (at least not yet), though he routinely goes in for the kill,” Dargis writes. “Phillip is making his name with words (his second novel, Obidant, is about to be published) but it’s what he does with them off the page that interests the writer-director Alex Ross Perry.” See VREELAND, Page 15
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elluride Theatre’s artistic director, Sasha Sullivan, premieres her original holiday production, “Playing Santa” at the Sheridan Opera House this week. Here, the high-spirited actor-writer-director-stripper (she invented the raucous annual fundraiser, Burlesque) plays only herself. Childhood ambition: To be a unicorn. I really wanted to be a unicorn! [laughs] Failing that, the President of the United States. I am in Telluride because: I came for a summer and never left. And I love the community. Landscape: A dark theater with a blank stage: walking into the theater and seeing all the possibilities. Greatest Joy: My husband making me laugh — he cracks me up. My other joy is supporting the people in our company to be successful onstage. Indulgence: A manicure, pedicure and a massage. Frustration: Having to follow directions to put things together. I feel like I don’t have that spatial thing when it comes to numbers and directions — it isn’t me. Other frustrations are not listening, and being late. My greatest frustration of all is people not being truthful or kind. Meal: Dinner at the Sheridan Chop House with my husband. We’d share a filet mignon, and I’d have a terrific martini. Season: Fall. I’m a huge lover of a change of seasons, and here in autumn it can seem like part spring, part summer and part winter at the same time. Best of all in Telluride are the colors. Alarm clock: None. I work late and wake up to the sounds of Mother Nature. I let myself
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Showtime is this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. “Point and Shoot” won Best Documentary at the Tribeca Film Festival; it recounts a 35,000-mile motorcycle trip filmmaker Matthew Van Dyke made across North Africa and the Middle East. It plays Sunday at 7:30 p.m. “Copenhagen” (Friday, December 26) tells the story of an unusual friendship between a Danish girl named Effy and an American tourist twice her age. It marks Mark Raso’s “discomfiting yet riveting” debut as a filmmaker, according to Times critic David DeWitt, who calls him “a talent to watch.” “Low Down” is based on AmyJo Albany’s book about growing up with a father who played bebop piano with jazz greats Lester Young and Charlie Parker
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Sasha in her milieu. [Courtesy photo] awaken naturally. Wildest Dream: To be a published author and sell my work to a publishing house, and to make Telluride Theatre a nationally recognized company whose work is a destination for theater goers. Musical Artist: Harry Belafonte. His singing makes me totally happy, and his album “At Carnegie Hall” is the BEST. I named my Boston Terrier ‘Sylvie’ [the second song on the album]. My grandfather was a huge fan of Belafonte and Sergio Mendes; I grew up listening to this kind of music. Favorite Play: I have two: Jean Genet’s “The Maid,” because it’s beautifully written and I love the role playing in it — the idea of dreaming an entirely new life. And the musical “Hair,” which I’ve been listening to since I was a kid. (Sullivan staged the musical to acclaim last year.) I love its message about peace, protests and coming together as a tribe. Book: Colors Insulting to Nature, by Cintra Wilson. I laugh so hard reading it, it makes me pee in my pants. The whole thing is raunchy and wrong. I love it. but whose career — like so many musicians from that era — was cut short by an addiction to heroin. The movie was directed by Jeff Priess, who understands his musical subjects: he also filmed the Chet Baker documentary, “Let’s Get Lost” (Baker, too, was in thrall to Smack). Elle Fanning stars as Amy-Jo. (Saturday, December 27, 7:30 p.m.) Finally, “Into the Woods,” director Rob Marshall’s take on the Stephen Sondheim musical starring Meryl Streep as the Witch — and an intriguing supporting cast that includes Emily Blunt, Anna Kendrick (as Cinderella) and Johnny Depp — plays one night only, on Sunday, December 28 at 7:30 p.m. Those are only the highlights of what’s on at the Palm. For a complete rundown, visit telluridepalm. com. Finally, two programming notes: “Citizenfour,” which was to play the Palm this evening, has been replaced by “Lag-
Place in Nature: Two. Lavallette, on the New Jersey shore; I grew up going there. And here. I live Down Valley. Driving the spur and seeing that view of Ajax takes my breath away every time. Retreat: A Japanese spa in Santa Fe called 10,000 Waves. It’s easy to get to Santa Fe, and this place is magical and amazing: hot tubs, saunas and a meditation room. It’s very relaxing and quiet — my heaven on earth. I bring a book and just sit still for days. Creative Idol: I have three: Jim Henson, for the openness and beauty he brought to puppetry (so inspiring to me), German choreographer Pina Bausch for the amazing range of emotions she expressed through the human body, which is what I love and study, and Mel Brooks, for the best comedy in the world. He had a company he worked with; Busch and Henson also had that. An acting company creates family — a team — and through it, your work gets better and easier. You can go much deeper. You can call each other on things: “That’s where you were — now we’re going to take it to the next level.”
gies,” a comedy about youngAmerican adulthood starring British actress Keira Knightley. It plays at 6 p.m. And a headsup: pianist George Winston plays the Palm Tuesday, December 28. His music is ideally suited to this month; for me, the holidays aren’t complete until I spin the Vince Guaraldi Trio’s soundtrack to “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and Winston’s indelible “December,” an album All Music Guide critic William Ruhlmann called a solo work “of unparalleled — and undeniable — beauty.” “How can music be simultaneously stirring and soothing, relaxed yet exalted?” Ruhlmann wondered. “Millions have found the answer here, and an industry has spent decades trying to duplicate it.” Winston’s holiday concert at the Wright Opera House has been sold out for weeks, but tickets remain at the Palm. The artist will donate a portion of the evening’s proceeds to Angel Baskets.
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Scenes from Norway’s Lofoten Islands, from Warren Miller’s 65th film, “No Turning Back.” The film plays in Telluride next Tuesday, Dec. 23 at the Sheridan Opera House. Show times are 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. [Photo by Danny Day]
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, DEC. 18 Painting From Within With Robert Weatherford – Ah Haa class; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ahhaa.org Clay Thursday – Ah Haa School, 5-8 p.m. Birdman – Nugget Theatre, 5:30 p.m. National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation” and Cookie Swap – Wilkinson Library, 6 p.m. Palm Film Series: “Laggies” – Palm Theatre, 6 p.m. telluridepalm.com Holiday Wine Tasting: Three Countries, Six Cabernets – Toast the season with young and old cabs (Bryan Thames is your guide); 6-8 p.m. ahhaa.org TFF Presents: “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” – Iranian vampire movie that is being called one of the best films of the year; Nugget, 8:15 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18SUNDAY, DEC. 21 Playing Santa – An original holiday comedy from the Telluride Theatre Company at the Sheridan Opera House; 7 p.m. WednesdaySaturday, 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10 on local’s night, Wednesday, Dec. 17 and $15 for adults and $12 for students Dec. 18-21. Telluridetheatre.com THURSDAY, DEC. 18FRIDAY, JAN. 9 Ridgway Library Show: New
Works by Local Artists – The 11th annual show, featuring new works by 20 area artists.
THURSDAY, DEC. 18FEBRUARY 2015 Rust + Bone: Photography by Riley Arthur – Digital photography printed on aspen, eastern red cedar, cherry, walnut, birch, poplar and birds-eye maple, on exhibit at the Wilkinson Library. For more info., call 970/728-3930.
FRIDAY, DEC. 19SATURDAY, DEC. 20 Weehawken Dance: “Polar Express” – A cast of over 100 performs choreographer Natasha Pyeatte’s rendition of the Chris Van Allsburg (and Hollywood) classic; at the Montrose Pavilion, 6 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Complete ticket information online. Weehawkenarts.org Dark Night – In Paonia: fifth annual audio-visual extravaganza by local author Craig Childs, featuring new work and stories based on his travels and research; Paradise Theatre. For more information, visit countryroadproductions.com.
FRIDAY, DEC. 19THURSDAY, DEC. 25 “Hunger Games: Mockingjay” – The beginning of the end; 5:30 and 8 p.m. (one show Wednesday).
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FRIDAY, DEC. 26SATURDAY, DEC. 27 Kevin McCarthy Jazz Trio – Arroyo Wine Bar, 7-10 p.m. each evening. No cover.
SATURDAY, DEC. 27 Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue in Concert – Sheridan Opera House, 8:30 p.m. sheridanoperahouse.com
SUNDAY, DEC. 28 SPARKY Holiday Cocktail Party – A benefit for the Telluride Playwright’s Festival; 485 Dakota Ave., 5 p.m. SPARKy Friends, $60 per person (complimentary admission for ACT III Members). Purchase tickets at playwrightsfestival.org; ACT III Members RSVP to info@ playwrightsfestival.com. A Most Wanted Man – Philip Seymour Hoffman’s final film, based on a book by master spy novelist John Le Carre; Sherbino Theater, 7:30 p.m. Seryn in Concert – Sheridan Opera House, 8:30 p.m. An Evening with Todd Pownell – View the collection and learn about the process of the 2014 Mort Abelson New Designer of the Year award winner; Telluride Gallery of Fine Art.
MONDAY, DEC. 29
Shawn Colvin in Concert – Sheridan Opera House, 8:30 p.m. Jewelry Show Opening – New Works by Dallas-based artist Susan
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TUESDAY, DEC. 30 George Winston in Concert – Palm Theatre, 8 p.m. telluridepalm.com
MONDAY, JAN. 5
FRIDAY, JAN. 2
THURSDAY, DEC. 18 Bilingual Family Night – Telluride Library, 5 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting – Rebekah Hall Main Room, 5:30 p.m.
“The Castle” – Latest installation in TFF Cinematheque’s Australian film series entitled Antipodes: Films WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31 From Down Under, screening East Coast/West Coast New Year’s Celebration – Ring in three monthly at the Wilkinson; 6 p.m. Pre-show reception: 5:30 p.m. time zones (Eastern, Mountain, Food and film free to all. and Pacific) in this New Year’s party at the Sherbino. Celebration SATURDAY, JAN. 10 begins at 8 p.m. with jazz from Tony Furtado Band – the Kevin McCarthy Jazz Band, followed by a dance party with DJ Bluegrass at the Sheridan; 8:30 p.m. sheridanoperahouse.com Antone out of Telluride; Sherbino Theater. Sherbinotheater.com FRIDAY, JAN. 16Wynonna and the Big Noise SATURDAY, JAN. 17 in Concert – Sheridan Jeff Austin Band – Austin, Opera House, 8:30 p.m. formerly of Yonder Mountain sheridanoperahouse.com String Band, plays bluegrass with Kevin McCarthy Jazz and bandmates Danny Barnes, Eric Blues Band in Concert – New Year’s concert with a special guest Thorin and Ross Martin; Sheridan Opera House, 8:30 p.m. musician; Sherbino Theater, 8-11 p.m. Tickets at Cimarron Books and Coffee. COMMUNITY Chris Robinson Brotherhood – Former front man for the Black Crowes brings his brand of bluesrock to the Telluride Conference Center; 9 p.m. Standing room only general admission tickets, $40. Limited number of VIP tickets available by calling 970/728-6363, ext. 5. sheridanoperahouse.com
SATURDAY, JAN. 3 Brothers Keeper with John Popper of Blues Travelers and Jono Manson – Sheridan Opera House, 8:30 p.m. sheridanoperahouse.com
FRIDAY, DEC. 19 Homebuyer Education Class – A one-day class for anyone interested in purchasing a home or wanting help from the regional assistance loan program; SMHRA Office, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Register at www.smrha.org by Thursday, Dec. 18 at 8 a.m. See CALENDAR, Page 17
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Lessons and Carols – United Church of the San Juans (295 Lena St.), Ridgway; 6 p.m.
HARC and/or P&Z Chairs Meeting (if needed) – Rebekah Hall Main Room, 9:15 a.m. Special Holiday Story Time Jam – Banjo, ukulele and guitar at Wilkinson Library; 11 a.m. Stocking-Stuffing Potluck Dinner – Come be Santa’s helper and stuff the stockings Santa will deliver on Christmas Eve; Elks Lodge, 6 p.m. Bring a dish and some stockings.
THURSDAY, DEC. 25 Free Community Christmas Dinner – United Methodist Church (Park and South 1st Street), 1-3 p.m. All are welcome. 970/249-3716
SATURDAY, DEC. 20 Montrose Indoor Winter Market – At Centennial Hall and Straw Hat Farm Store, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Winterfest: Shop, Search & Soak With Santa – Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Main Street businesses, 12-7 p.m. Pick up clues at the pool, soak with Santa, search Ouray and finish with drinks at Cavallo’s (5 p.m.).
MONDAY, JAN. 5 Open Space Commission Meeting – Rebekah Hall Green Room, 4 p.m. San Miguel Resource Center Training – Become a volunteer; course begins today and runs through January 28; 5:30-9 p.m.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 20-DEC. 21 Santa’s Cabin – Downtown Montrose, Uncompahgre Events Plaza; Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun., 1:30-4:30 p.m. Or visit on Fridays at Timberline Bank, 5-7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7 CCAASE Meeting – Rebekah Hall Main Room, 12 p.m. S Ecology Commission Meeting – Rebekah Hall Green Room, 4:30 p.m.
SATURDAYS, DEC. 20 AND DEC. 27 Zumba with Erin Dasher – Wilkinson Library, 10 a.m. Donations welcome. SUNDAY, DEC. 21 Chanukah Celebration – Wilkinson Library, 1-3 p.m. TUESDAY, DEC. 23 Retail Marijuana Licensing Authority Meeting – Rebekah Hall Main Room, 2 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24 Santa Delivers with the Ouray Elks – Santa visits homes and hotels in Ouray and Ridgway; call 970/325-4510 for a delivery. Candlelight Services – Christ Presbyterian Church, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Service of
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31 Elks’ New Year’s Eve Party – Open to the public: drink specials, appetizers, karaoke; beginning at 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, JAN. 6 Town Council Meeting – Rebekah Hall Main Room, 10 a.m.
FRIDAY, JAN. 9 THA Subcommittee Meeting – Rebekah Hall Green Room, 9 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Santa Delivers: To arrange a Christmas Eve visit from the Ouray Elks’ team of Santas, call 970/596-1219 for Ouray locations, 626-5862 for Ridgway locations or email ourayelks492@gmail.com before December 21st. If you can volunteer, please call the above numbers. Season’s Readings: Drop off new or gently used books at Alpine Bank, Coffee Trader, Genesis Christian Marketplace, Montrose Library/CMU Lobby, Natural Grocers or Starbucks (near Dennys) and make a difference to a child in the community. Used and new books will be purchased See CALENDAR, Page 21
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et’s start with what Ridgway’s Adobe Inn is not. It is not: --Easy to find. --An example of high end or “modern Mexican” from the likes of chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, or boldly-spiced, Latin-influenced cuisine á la Food Network star Bobby Flay. No, The Adobe, tucked away down a dark drive off Highway 62 (turn at Alpine Bank or you’ll miss it) has offered its own brand of Mexican food for over 24 years now from the same location, and for that the restaurant’s many guests and regulars are grateful. Proprietors Terre and Joyce Bucknam formerly owned the Black Narrows Inn and Restaurant in Norwood, and honed their recipes there. Menu highlights include a starter intended either as an accompaniment, or as a light meal: a green salad, served solo or topped with chicken ($5-$12). Starter salads are often simplistic; this one contains chopped cauliflower, sliced celery, Gorgonzola cheese and sunflower seeds, all in perfect harmony, bound together in a lightly-lemon vinaigrette. The
Chili Rellenos V. [Photo by Eric Ming] proportions are just right, and so is the way it tastes. The other starter is a “tostada,” a misnomer; isn’t a tostada typically a corn tortilla, perhaps with several toppings? The Adobe’s “tostada” is a flour tortilla shell atop a swath of refried beans, loaded with guacamole, lettuce, tomato and cheese. A quick glance at the entrees
reveals “typical” Mexican fare – enchiladas, a Chimichanga, a burrito – yet each dish can be refined to suit your taste. Take the hot, crunchy Chile Rellenos, oozing with cheese and – if you like – smothered in green chile sauce. It could come stuffed with chopped spinach and gorgonzola (and, if you prefer, drizzled with See ADOBE INN, Page 19
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tomato cream). Not “usual,” not high-end, and neither of those is the point. Like everything else on the menu, which ranges from beef and chicken enchiladas in various combinations to Chimichanga de Carne and Flautas de Pollo, it is all reliably tasty, with details that may surprise you. Entrees are all priced from $14-$16 (even the prices are reliable), and come with refried beans and tamal en elote, a toothsome, slightly-sweet corn casserole flecked with kernels of whole corn and riddled with mild cheddar. The Adobe offers a choice of four sauces for each of its dishes: Verde (mediumspiced green chili with pork), Rojo (red, vegetarian chile), Suiza (chicken broth with tomatillos and cilantro) and Tomato Cream (a vegetarian option with tomato, cream, eggs, cilantro and chiles). What also makes the Adobe worth seeking out again and again is its hacienda-like setting, replete with wood-burning fireplace in the front room. It feels cool and airy in summer and cozy in winter – no mean feat. As to beverages, Margaritas are available, as well as a wide selection of Mexican beers. Wine comes in two varieties: chardonnay or cabernet (no one’s complaining). For dessert, you can choose from kahlua mousse, flan, cheesecake, and coffee or vanilla ice cream (with or without either caramel and roasted almonds, or a brownie,
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fudge topping and almonds). If you are at all inclined towards creamy, alcoholic desserts, don’t miss the Kahlua Mousse. What makes it so good is what many sweets often lack: a pop of salt to counterbalance the sugar. In this case, there is also a strong punch of Kahlua, mixed with chocolate mousse and nestled in a cinnamon-sugar shell. The concoction comes topped with whipped cream and – this part is critical – toasted, salted nuts: crunch, cream, kahlua, chocolate, and (if you open wide enough) crackly sugar-cinnamon pastry, all in one impolite, glorious bite. It is rich enough to share with everyone at the table; you may want it for yourself.
Daily aily trips. Lifetime memories.
A true inn
Since 1987, the proprietors have offered lodging right next door to their restaurant. You could easily make an evening of it, with the Adobe as your base, particularly if you add in a soak at Orvis Hot Springs, (about a mile south on 550) before or after your repast. Can’t visit the Adobe this time? No worries. You could probably swing back five years hence and have the same experience: warm, welcoming, and easy, with dependably delicious food and a place to lay your head. As long as the Bucknams are on board, none of this will be changing. The Adobe Inn is open seven-nights year-round except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Restaurant hours are 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. The bar opens at 5 p.m.
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The Town of Rico is accepting resumes from qualified individuals for a Park and Recreation person(s). This is a part-time position and shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Board of Trustees. This position will perform park and recreation administration and maintenance activities and will work with community volunteers on various town projects. Preference will be given to applicants with grant writing skills, public recreation, and trail/ park maintenance work experience. This position will be open until filled. For additional information please contact the Town Manager at 970-967-2863 or email townmanager@ricocolorado.org.
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Interested applicants may obtain job information at www.silverton.co.us where the job description and application are available for download. Town of Silverton is an EOE.
We are currently seeking a part time maintenance supervisor with exceptional skills for 30 houses in Norwood, CO. A general knowledge of house maintenance is required. Please fax or email your resume now to 970-327-4817 or cotton_w@picernefl.com as we are looking to hire AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
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FULL-TIME SEASONAL Gondola Operators/Drivers $13 per hour plus $1 per hour end of season BONUS. Now offering SKI PASS with 20 hrs/wk, skier-friendly set schedules/ four day work week, commuter shuttles. Valid driver’s license and preemployment drug testing required. Apply on-line: www.townofmountainvillage.com/ careers EOE/DFW
Need a little extra cash? Don’t want a second job all season? THE MARKET AT MOUNTAIN VILLAGE is seeking temporary help for the holidays. Only fun, friendly, and hardworking people need apply. REQUIREMENTS: Hard Working, Well Groomed, Legal Working Status, Flexible Schedule, Great Customer Service Skills, Attention to Details. APPLY IN PERSON and ask for Brian or Dave.
For more information on Madeline Hotel & Residences, visit www.hotelmadelinetelluride. com. Please submit your resume to jrepola @hotelmadelinetelluride.com or apply in person at 568 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO EOE The Town Barber is seeking a licensed barber/cosmetologist Contact Rob: 708-0974 or send resume to rob@thetownbarber.com
Night Houseman 2:00pm-10:00pm Housekeeping Inspector Full Time/ Year Round Benefits Year End Bonus Do you want to ski a lot this winter? The perfect ski bum job AM Houseman 4:00am-8:00am Ski Pass Included Please stop by the Mountain Lodge to complete an application or send resume to kbond@mountainlodgetelluride. com 457 Mountain Village Blvd Mountain Village, CO 81435 970-369-6020
Turndown Attendants Daytime Housekeepers
Residential & Commercial • Certified • Licensed • Insured
• Roof Anchor Installation • Meter, Skylight, Heat Tape Protection • Ice/Ice Dam Removal • Ground and Deck Snow Removal
Seeking enthusiastic locals or aspiring locals with a passion for Telluride that want to share their excitement for our community at the Mountain Lodge.
STEAMIES BURGER BAR Now Hiring COUNTER SERVERS & KITCHEN STAFF-FT/PT Great pay, fun atmosphere, friendly team, Drop Resume/Fill Out App at 300 W Colorado Ave, Ste 1B
TOWN OF TELLURIDE PARKS AND RECREATION Seasonal Recreation/ Events Aide – Part Time $17.00/hr, December – March, Nights/Weekends Provides on-site supervision for programs, facilities, and events First Aid/CPR, Driver’s License, ability to lift 50 lbs. required Recreation and Special Event experience preferred Position available until filled. For application, visit telluride-co.gov or the P & R Dept. office in Town Park Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm Please send applications & resumes to cdickinson@telluride-co.gov E. O. E. Durango Mountain Resort has immediate job openings for Line Cooks & Lead Cooks! Full, part time and PEAK season positions. Plenty of opportunities for advancement, long-term careers, and year-round work. Apply online @ http://www.durangomountainresort. com/. EOE Elevation Imaging is looking for a Mountain Photographer and P/T Sales Associate. Ski passes are available. Please call 970-728-8058 or email resume to jobs@elevationimaging.com
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Looking to join a dynamic team? Some openings left for this winter season.
Ouray Police Officer See www.cityofouray.com for City application forms and requirements listed in job description or pickup application packet at City Hall offices. Pay DOE. Benefits included. Inquiries email hr@cityof ouray. com or call 970-325-7062. Letter of interest, application and background check form must accompany resume and be received by December 22, 2014. Mail to Box 468, Ouray, CO 81427, email to hr@cityofouray.com, or fax to 970-325-7212. The City of Ouray is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ouray County is seeking an experienced individual to assist the Road and Bridge Supervisor with the administrative and supervisory work necessary for the Ouray County Road and Bridge Department. Responsibilities include: maintenance and construction of the County’s roads and bridges, acquisition and maintenance of equipment, supervision of road and bridge personnel, planning and budgeting. The position reports directly to the Road and Bridge Superintendent / Road Supervisor. Experience: Five years experience in road and bridge maintenance and construction, heavy equipment operations / maintenance, and supervision / management. Education: Associate’s degree in business, equipment operator or related field. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Licenses: CDL, Class A, with air and tanker endorsement. Salary: $48,430.41 40 hour work week, benefits included. Please send cover letter and resume to Ouray County Human Resources PO Box C, Ouray, Colorado 81427 Phone (970)325-7332 Fax (970) 325-0452. Job description available at www.ouraycountyco.gov. Ouray County is an equal Employer. Position open until filled.
San Miguel County (SMC) - Road and Bridge Equipment Operator FT - Two positions available Starting Pay: $3,091/mo; Benefits Package Closing Date: 12/15/2014
night auditor 2 days a week PT Thursday-Friday breakfast server 7-10:30am Full time dishwasher evening hours Full time Call 970 369 0400 and ask for Clare or Bas Email Bas at bafman@lumieretelluride.com
The Hotel Telluride is looking for a quality person with a service mindset to fill the following positions: Server/Bartender (AM/PM) Cook (AM/PM) Houseperson (PT/FT)
Do you have a passion for hospitality, and providing exceptional guest service? If so, the Peaks is looking for you. We offer competitive pay, ski pass program, employee meals and use of our world class fitness facility. The Peaks Resort & Spa is looking for service professionals, with an outgoing and positive attitude to join our team in the following positions: Food & Beverage: Assistant Manager Sous Chef Servers Bussers Host/Hostess Barista Line Cooks
Great Benefits, Ski Pass, Discounted Room Rates for Friends and Family
Front of House: Front Desk Agent Reservations Agent Concierge
Apply in person. Must be experienced EOE M/F/D/V
Back of House: Housekeeping Manager Room Attendants Spa: Spa Attendants Spa Concierge Massage Therapists Estheticians
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Email rholschuh@thepeaksresort.com EOE
Surveying Company seeks employee for 20-30 hours/week. Work is physically demanding, candidate must be able to lift and carry 50+pounds. Job involves cleaning equipment and running errands, but will be performed mainly outdoors. Drug free workplace, email resume to office@sanjuansurveying.net, please no phone calls.Surveying Company seeks employee for 2030 hours/week. Work is physically demanding, candidate must be able to lift and carry 50+pounds. Job involves cleaning equipment and running errands, but will be performed mainly outdoors. Drug free workplace, email resume to office@sanjuansurveying.net, please no phone calls.
Human Resources Manager Bell Person/Driver Ski Valet Massage Therapist Please visit http://fairmontcareers.com to apply
Artistic Systems is seeking an experienced AV installer. Must have experience. Send resume to businesscoord@artisticsystems.net, or request an application by email. 970-728-9266. TCHNetwork seeks experienced Development Manager: strategic planning, grant writing, business plan development, data analysis/ presentation, and more. Resume/ Cover letter to info@tchnetwork.org
The Ice House LodgeFull Time Housekeeper, Competitive pay and great work environment. Please apply in person at the Camel’s Garden Hotel or call 970-728-9300 ask for Mike or Jackie Looking to join a dynamic team? Some openings left for this winter season. Breakfast Cook required to prepare a Continental Buffet Breakfast for our guests to enjoy in the little bar. Training offered for the right person. Part time 2 days per week Full time 5 days per week 6am to 12pm shifts. Excellent package offered!! Call 970 369 0400 and ask for Clare or Bas Email Bas at bafman@ lumieretelluride.com
The Angler Inn is hiring for line cooks and part-time housekeepers. Please send resume to jobs@theanglerinn.com or stop by front desk during business hours. UMC Dental Clinic seeking energetic individual with excellent people, verbal and computer skills. Experience desirable but will train someone fitting our team. Please send cover letter and resume to DCLurye@gmail.com Qualified individual looking to work part time as assistant/helper in a shop or in the trades for season 970-765-4582
Performs a variety of duties associated with the operation/repair of road construction and equipment as well as the repair, maintenance and construction of County roads, bridges and right-of-ways. Previous experience required in the operation of motor graders, dozers, backhoes and trucks. Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required; flagging certification helpful. Must be able to perform strenuous manual labor. Preemployment and random drug tests mandatory. Employment applications available at www.sanmiguelcounty.org. Submit to SMC at 335 Colorado Avenue, Telluride CO 81435 or 1120 Summit Ave, Norwood CO 81423, via email to HR@sanmiguelcounty.org or via fax 970-728-3718. EOE
Is now hiring Rental Techs We offer competitive pay, benefits, merchandise discounts, and a ski pass. EOE. Please contact Cara Smith at cbsmith@vailresorts.com or stop by Telluride Sports for further details.
THE MARKET AT MOUNTAIN VILLAGE is seeking friendly customer service oriented people to work as: Cashier-Stockers. Full & Part time positions available. Mostly PM shifts. Could be year round for the right persons. REQUIREMENTS: Hard Working, Well Groomed, Legal Working Status, Flexible Schedule, Great Customer Service Skills, Attention to Details, 21 or over preferred. APPLY IN PERSON and ask for Brian or Dave.
Positions Available FT/PT Concierge and Bell Staff candidates to join our exceptional guest services team. Prior hospitality experience, Town knowledge, Clean driving record a must. Must be able to work holiday/weekends; morning and evening shifts available. FT Assistant Engineer, general maintenance and landscaping experienced preferred. Competitive Pay. Respond to: e52.info@aubergeresorts.com.
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The New Sheridan Hotel, the most famous hotel in Telluride, is currently accepting applications for the following positions: AM Line Cook AM Hostess PM Line Cook Applicants must apply in person. Experienced only. References required. Apply in person at 231 West Colorado Ave Court Judicial Assistant (Deputy Clerk) The San Miguel Combined Court is seeking applications from qualified individuals to fill the 1.00 FTE (40 hours per week) position of Court Judicial Assistant (Deputy Court Clerk). This position is responsible for technical clerical work in the processing of court cases in the San Miguel District and County Courts. The monthly salary is $2,896. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and completion of at least one year of general office, legal or court clerical experience. The application shall be filed electronically. To apply go to http:// www.courts.state.co.us under the Careers/Career Opportunities tab and follow instructions to apply for this position. The job description can also be seen. No paper documents will be accepted locally. A cover letter is required and must be attached. Resumes or other documents may be attached to the electronic application but are not required. A failure to complete the application and follow the instructions completely may result in disqualification from consideration for the position. Applications must be filed electronically on or before by December 28, 2014.
NOW HIRING Production Manager The Telluride Daily Planet & Watch is currently accepting applications for Production Manager. Candidates must have proven graphic design expertise, with skills in Adobe Creative Suite CS5.5 or higher. Pre-press knowledge and web design experience a plus. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, team environment and meeting daily deadlines. Job duties include; ad building, page layout, website management, pre-press management, and supervision of one full-time graphic designer, contract graphic designers, and seasonal design interns. Work week is Monday to Friday with occasional longer hours during high season. This is a full-time salary position with benefits. Please email cover letter, resume and portfolio to publisher@telluridedailyplanet.com & dusty@telluridedailyplanet.com
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Zia Sun, Telluride’s oldest gift store, and best toy store, is hiring full or part time sales associates. Competitive pay and fun working environment. Stop by the store to apply. 214 W. Colorado Ave.
6 Bedroom Ski Ranch Home. Available now for 1 or 2 year lease. Beautiful setting, gorgeous home. Lowered to $4000/month. Pets considered. Call 970-728-4831
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Telluride Truffle hiring Retail Staff. Have fun selling great chocolate! Applications available at town shop or send resume to main@telluridetruffle.com The San Miguel Resource Center is seeking an exceptional motivated individual with high organizational skills to be part of our Prevention Education team. The Prevention Educator will work with kids from pre-school through 12th grade educating our youth on domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Candidate must have experience implementing educational programs and curricula, have a reliable transportation, and be willing to travel long distances. A bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Development, Psychology, Gender Studies, or a combination of years of experience in the field. P/T. Please send resume at director@ sanmiguelresourcecenter.org
The Marshal’s Department has an opening for a CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Primary responsibility is the enforcement of parking, other municipal regulations and animal control. Desired minimum qualifications: HS plus 1 year relevant experience or GED plus 2 years, driver’s license, public relations skills, ability to perform tasks in all weather conditions, ability to lift 50 lbs, ability to sustain physical exertion. Applications and more information at www.telluride-co.gov Telluride Truffle hiring Retail Staff. Have fun selling great chocolate! Applications available at town shop or send resume to main@telluridetruffle.com
Winter Seasonal: FTS Front Desk Agent - AM shift. Hotel experience required Join the #1 hotel team! Please apply online at www.worktoski.com EOE
Commercial Rentals Commercial Office Space Lawson Hill Second Floor-11’ x 17’. Super sunny, awesome south and east views. Northeast corner of the Viking Rentals building. $550.00 per month includes heat and electric. Call Jim at 728-0101 Commercial Space -Ridgway 160 Liddell Ridgway- Sunny, high ceilings and approximately 750 square feet. Across the street from the Adobe Inn. Call Bill at 729-0277 PRIME MOUNTAIN VILLAGE CORE LOCATION CENTRUM BUILDING. Office and Retail space Available Immediately. George Harvey 970-729-0111
Short Term Holiday/Ski Season Rental or 2-3 yr LT Ski In/Ski Out 2bed/2bath,Sunny Condo-MV, Mailbox. Pets neg. contact: www. rockymtnrentalretreats.com kw@kendraskitchen.com 800.894.9086 970-708-7759
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Beautiful Oriental Rug 8x10 Navy, dk red and gold Excellent condition Photos upon request $500 970-729-0113
Miscellaneous Mountain Village Fireplace Permit for sale. Please call (970) 708-2220. FIREWOOD: Mixed wood split delivered $175.00 within Telluride Region. Rounds delivered $125.00. You load and haul $100/split & $50.00 Rounds. Call 970-728-5555 Mountain Village Fireplace Permit For Sale $65,000 If Interested Contact: Erik Fallenius Nevasca Realty, Inc. 970-728-4454 nevascarealty@gmail.com
398 W Colorado PENTHOUSE 6,450sf, 2,400sf Roofdecks, Elevator, 3.5Car Garage,$7.7m CLOSE SKI RUNS, FINE DINING, appointment-970-728-3313 Ski/in-Ski/Out in Tell-U-Ride! 2 Bed/2.5 Bath Condo with Loft and Private Garage. $499,000 Call Chris Christian (970) 729-1232 for details. TREC
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COTTONWOOD CREEK ESTATES 4 BEDROOM/2 BATH HOME @ AN AFFORDABLE PRICE OF ONLY $799 A MONTH! cottonwoodcreekestateshomes.com TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM TELLURIDE! Sign your year lease soon, we are filling up fast!! CALL NOW AND GET FIRST MONTH FREE!! 970-327-4814 Private room in Norwood. WiFi, shared kitchen, dining room, Direct TV, BBQ. $140 per week. Galloping Goose stop in front. Call 970-327-0312.
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3 bed/2 bath sunnyside condo decks, skylights, ski area views, new paint, partially furnished. 26ft vaulted ceiling, laundry room, fireplace, storage, in floor heat, off street parking $3100/month 1 yr lease no pets/smoking 970-497-6458
Down Valley Long Term Wanted: Responsible and Respectable Tenants for 2 & 3 bedroom cabins in Placerville. Long-term Rental References required. No Pets. 728-5622 5 bedroom 2bath office exercise room w/d hot tb deck on the river Pets negotiable $2000/mo see www.coloradorentalhouse.com 970-729-0327
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District Court, San Miguel County, Colorado In the Matter of the Estate of: Lloyd E. Schooley a/k/a L. E. Schooley Nicole Y. Pieterse, Atty. Russell & Pieterse, LLC P O Box 2673 Telluride, CO 81435 Phone: 970-728-5006 E-mail: nicole.pieterse@lawtelluride.com Fax: 970-728-5976 Atty. Reg. #: 26216 Case No: 2014PR30012 NOTICE OF HEARING To All Interested Persons:
Business Services “Odd Jobs”. Anything. Anyplace. Anytime. Things I’ve been asked to do: Plow, Do, Shovel, Babysit (On the Mountain!), Tutor, Work, Haul & Move w/ Trailer, Rearrange Furniture, Paint, Hang this, Grab That, Glue these, DropOff Stuff, Roof Heat, Shop for Food, Git Wood. John Livermore. 970-708-9777. jrltelluride@gmail.com
A hearing on the application for appointment of Robert E. Schooley as personal representative and a determination of intestacy and heirship will be held at the following date, time and location: Date: January 16, 2015 Time: 9:30 am MT Address: 305 W. Colorado Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435 The hearing will take approximately 30 minutes. All interested parties may participate by phone: 970-369-3310
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Time Warner Cable’s agreements with programmers and broadcasters to carry their services and stations routinely expire from time to time. We are usually able to obtain renewals or extensions of such agreements, but in order to comply with applicable regulations, we must inform you when an agreement is about to expire. The following agreements are due to expire soon, and we may be required to cease carriage of one or more of these services/stations in the near future. American Life/YouToo TV, Jewelry TV, Outdoor Channel, pivot, The Weather Channel, KUSA NBC. In addition, from time to time we make certain changes in the services that we offer in order to better serve our customers. The following changes are planned: On or around December 30, 2014, Destination America, channel 167, will be made available to customers with subscription to Variety Pass. On or around January 1, 2015, WGN America, channels 8 & 126, may move from Starter TV to Standard TV.
TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following Ordinances passed on the first reading at the Town of Mountain Village Town Council meeting held December 11, 2014. The second reading, public hearing and final Council vote will take place on Thursday January 15, 2014 at 8:30 a.m., in the 2nd floor conference room, Mountain Village Town Hall, Mountain Village. A copy of these Ordinances are available for review during regular business hours in the office of The Mountain Village Town Clerk, 455 Mountain Village Blvd, Suite A, Mountain Village or on the website at www.townofmountainvillage.org. Ordinance to Approve: a.) A Major PUD Amendment to: 1) Allow for the Construction of a Pool and Porte Cochere Addition on the West Side of Hotel Madeline on Lot OS-1A-MVB and Lot 38-50-51R; 2) Bring a Portion of OS-1A-MVB and Lot 38-50-51R into the PUD; and 3) Amend and Restate the PUD Development Agreement b.) Rezoning a Portion of OS-1A-MVB and Lot 38-50-51R from the Full Use Active Open Space Zone District to the Village Center Zone District Ordinance to Amend the Community Development Code at Section 17.5, Design Regulations, Concerning Snowmelt Design; Section 17.7, Building Regulations, Concerning Snowmelt Limitations and Establishing a Smart Building Program with Energy Incentives and Energy Mitigation Requirements; and at Section 17.7.20 to Establish the Maximum Time to Complete a Construction Project Ordinances will be codified and incorporated into the Town of Mountain Village Municipal Code prior to effective date or as soon practicable after an emergency ordinance has passed. POSTED 12/15/2014 PUBLISHED 12/17/2014
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A Public Hearing was held on the Proposed Ordinance to Adopt the 2015 Budget and to Revise the 2014 Budget, on December 11, 2014, at Mountain Village Town Hall, 455 Mountain Village Blvd, Suite A, in the Mountain Village. Town Council voted unanimously to pass the Ordinance on second reading with modifications. The budget is on file and available for public inspection on the town’s website at www.townofmountainvillage.com and at the Office of the Town Clerk in the Mountain Village Town Hall, 455 Mountain Village Blvd, Suite A, in the Mountain Village
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY By ROB BREZSNY www.sallybrompton.com
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The National Science Foundation estimates that we each think at least 12,000 thoughts per day. The vast majority of them, however, are reruns of impressions that have passed through our minds many times before. But I am pleased to report that in the coming weeks, you Aries folks are primed to be far less repetitive than normal. You have the potential to churn out a profusion of original ideas, fresh perceptions, novel fantasies, and pertinent questions. Take full advantage of this opportunity. Brainstorm like a genius. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I enjoy getting spam emails with outrageous declarations that are at odds with common sense. “Eating salads makes you sick” is one of my favorites, along with “Water is worse for you than vodka” and “Smoking is healthier than exercising.” Why do I love reading these laughable claims? Well, they remind me that every day I am barraged by nonsense and delusion from the news media, the Internet, politicians, celebrities, and a host of fanatics. “Smoking is healthier than exercising” is just a more extreme and obvious lie than many others that are better disguised. The moral of the story for you in the coming week: Be alert for exaggerations that clue you in to what’s going on discreetly below the surface. Watch carefully for glitches in the Matrix.
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be united but can’t manage to do so under their own power. In fact, I’m inclined to believe that in the next three weeks you will be unusually lucky and adept at forging links, brokering truces, building bridges, and getting opposites to attract. I won’t be surprised if you’re able to compare apples and oranges in ways that make good sense and calm everyone down. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In 1989, Amy Tan birthed her first novel, The Joy Luck Club. Her next, The Kitchen God’s Wife, came out in 1991. Both were bestsellers. Within a few years, the student study guide publisher CliffsNotes did with them what it has done with many masterpieces of world literature: produced condensed summaries for use by students too lazy to read all of the originals. “In spite of my initial shock,” Tan said, “I admit that I am perversely honored to be in CliffsNotes.” It was a sign of success to get the same treatment as superstar authors like Shakespeare and James Joyce. The CliffsNotes approach is currently an operative metaphor in your life, Scorpio. Try to find it in your heart to be honored, even if it’s perversely so. For the most part, trimming and shortening and compressing will be beneficial.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): With both symbolic and practical actions, Sagittariusborn Pope Francis has tried to reframe the message of the Catholic Church. He’s having public showers installed for the homeless in Vatican City. He has made moves to dismantle the Church’s bigotry toward gays. He regularly criticizes growing economic inequality, and keeps reminding GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Every one of politicians that there can be no peace and us, including me, has blind spots about the justice unless they take care of poor and arts of intimacy and collaboration. Every marginalized people. He even invited iconic one of us suffers from unconscious habits punk poet Patti Smith to perform at the that interfere with our ability to get and Vatican Christmas Concert. You now have give the love we want. What are your bind extra power to exert this kind of initiative in spots and unconscious habits, Gemini. your own sphere, Sagittarius. Be proactive Ha! Trick question! They wouldn’t be blind as you push for constructive transformaspots and unconscious habits if you already tions that will benefit all. knew about them. That’s the bad news. The good news is that in the next six weeks you CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The limpet can catch glimpses of these blocks, and is an aquatic snail. When it’s scared, it make a good start toward reducing their escapes at a rate approaching two inches power to distort your relationships. per hour. If you get flustered in the coming week, Capricorn, I suggest you flee at a CANCER (June 21-July 22): Now and then, speed no faster than the limpet’s. I’m it is in fact possible to fix malfunctioning making a little joke here. The truth is, if machines by giving them a few swift kicks you do get into a situation that provokes or authoritative whacks. This strategy is anxiety, I don’t think you should leave the called “percussive maintenance.” In the scene at all. Why? There are two possibilicoming days, you might be inclined to use ties. First, you may be under the influence it a lot. That’s probably OK. I suspect it’ll of mistaken ideas or habitual responses work even better than it usually does. There that are causing you to be nervous about will be problems, though, if you adopt something there’s no need to be nervous a similar approach as you try to correct about. Or second, if you are indeed in an glitches that are more psychological, inter- authentic bind, you really do need to deal personal, and spiritual in nature. For those, with it, not run away. I recommend sensitivity and finesse. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ScienceLEO (July 23-Aug. 22): What feelings or fiction novelist Philip K. Dick has been one subjects have you been wanting to talk of my favorite authors since I discovered about, but have not yet been able to? Are his work years ago. I love how he reconfigthere messages you are aching to convey ured my mind with his metaphysical riffs to certain people, but can’t summon the about politics and his prophetic questions courage to be as candid as you need to about what’s real and what’s not. Recently be? Can you think of any secrets you’ve I discovered he once lived in a house that’s been keeping for reasons that used to be a few blocks from where I now live. While good but aren’t good any more? The time he was there, he wrote two of his best has come to relieve at least some of that books. I went to the place and found it was tension, Leo. I suggest you smash your unoccupied. That night I slept in a sleeping excuses, break down barriers, and let the bag on the back porch, hoping to soak up revelations flow. If you do, you will unleash inspiration. It worked! Afterwards, I had unforeseen blessings. amazing creative breakthroughs for days. I recommend a comparable ritual for you, VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In 1662, Dutch Aquarius. Go in quest of greatness that you painter Rembrandt finished The Oath of want to rub off on you. Claudius Civilis. It was 18 feet by 18 feet, the largest painting he ever made. For a PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Do you enjoy short time, it hung on a wall in Amstertelling people what to do? Are you always dam’s Town Hall. But local burgomasters scheming to increase your influence over soon decided it was offensive, and returned everyone whose life you touch? If you are it to the artist to be reworked. Rembrandt a typical Pisces, the answer to those quesultimately chopped off three-fourths of tions is no. The kind of power you are interthe original. What’s left is now hanging ested in is power over yourself. You mostly in a Stockholm museum, and the rest want to be the boss of you. Right now is a has been lost. Art critic Svetlana Alpers favorable time to intensify your efforts to wishes the entire painting still existed, but succeed in this glorious cause. I suggest nevertheless raves about the remaining you make aggressive plans to increase your portion, calling it “a magnificent fragment.” control over your own destiny. I urge you to think like Alpers. It’s time to celebrate your own magnificent fragments. © Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You now have a special talent for connecting things that have never been connected. You also have a magic touch at uniting things that should
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