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How did you end up in JH? I came here 3 years ago to spend a summer and fell in love with it. What is your profession? Nothing certain right now, ask me in a couple of years. Believe in love at first sight? No, not even at second. Real love requires lots of moments spent together and apart from each other, and a sight is certainly not enough. What’s on your playlist? Forever and One by Helloween Favorite cocktail? Amaretto Sunrise, Sex on the beach What was the last lie you told? I told my parents I was not going to Jackson this Summer Describe a date that would impress If I describe it now, it wouldn't impress anymore. After all, attention is all that matters, not the circumstances.

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LETTERS Narrow expression Mr. Abowitz, as a visitor to JH earlier this summer, I attended a Saturday evening session of the rodeo and experienced first hand the “preliminaries” referred to in your editorial. I wholeheartedly support your editorial stance and the comments by reader Meyer. The rodeo is no place for the narrow expression of Christian fundamentalism which I experienced. – Jack E. Salyer, Phoenix

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GUEST OPINION Michael Wackerly, Director START Bus

a temporary sign of sale for tires smacks of town government

Props for START now! As director of START Bus I feel I must respond to last week’s “dis” of START Bus in the “Props and Disses” section of your newspaper. Overall, the article is filled with misinformation and wrong assumptions. START provides a valuable service to locals and visitors, and each year saves over 100,000 gallons in fuel consumption and takes 450,000 cars trips from the road. Public mass transit is not a moneymaking business for any community so you are correct to point out that fares don’t cover the expense but to use that as an excuse to slash the service is ludicrous. Based on your reasoning there would be no mass transit anywhere. You stated “It is absurd that a town of this size … needs a mass transit system at all.” Ask any of the 850,000 riders that we carried this past year and I am sure they will agree that it is a valuable service. People take the bus to work, to stores, to restaurants, to the doctors, to events and to recreation areas. Many of these people do not have cars available, have decided to be environmentally conscious or want to save money and time. Riders may not have the luxury, the health, the time or the ability of spending hours to walk from one side of town to the other as you suggest. Take a ride on the bus and you see moms with children carrying bags from the local grocery store,

teens going to jobs and seasonal workers from out-of-town making their way around our community. Though it is true that ridership on the Town Shuttle was down during the Fiscal Year 2012, this one fact is not the whole story. The decline referred to was only 2 percent and in the first two months of Fiscal Year 2013 Town Shuttle ridership has increased by approximately 5 percent. Last month the Town Shuttle carried 44,664 riders. This number alone shows how valuable this service is to our community. START Ridership growth has been exceptional in the last ten years. Annual ridership in the last few years is four times what it was ten years ago. You stated that START Bus’s response to the FY 2012 decline in Town Shuttle ridership was to add more bus runs. This is not true. No increases in service on the Town Shuttle have been implemented in FY 2013 and none are planned in the near future. You may have been referring to the START’s Long Range plan that was developed at the request of elected officials. It is not a document that can be referenced to say what we want to do immediately. It is more of a vision for the future to complement the Comprehensive Plan approved by our local elected officials. Your article suggested START Bus be replaced with a few 25 pas-

The discussion recently featured on the front page of a local publication regarding the controversy of Shervin’s request to post

senger buses for intercity use. This is an interesting proposal when you realize that the intercity routes START is currently running from Lincoln County and Idaho average well over 25 riders per run and at times carry over 50 on a single bus. To meet this demand using 25 passenger buses would require running twice as many buses. This would nearly double the cost to provide the same level of service. Your article referred to the plans for a new facility for START. These plans are in response to two factors. START Bus is an operation ,with the impressive ridership numbers discussed above, but without a home. Buses are currently stored outside and maintained in the overcrowded Town Public Works maintenance garage that was never designed to maintain a bus fleet. The Comprehensive Plan calls for an intermodal transportation system that will reduce the need to build new roads and widen existing ones. A public transit system to meet this goal will require expansion of the existing START Bus service and an adequate facility to operate the system. So for all you readers out there that think we don’t need public mass transit, take a ride on the bus, talk to the folks waiting at the stops or give me a call and I will be more than happy to explain the benefits of START.

hypocrisy. Mayor Mark Barron appears to sit on the fence about the issue yet opines that, “All signs clutter the town, regardless of their purpose.” A statement in which I must whole-heartedly concur. Town Councilor Greg Miles then states that he, “doesn’t want to see banners plastered all over town”. The debate stems from the question of allowance of such said signs or banners by private businesses and/or non-profit sectors. Councilor Bob Lenz seconds that of Miles while Counciloress Melissa Turley frets about setting a precedent by allowing Shervin’s temporary sale sign. An official vote on the topic resulted in 3 yeas to Turley’s lone nae in favor of permission. While I tend to agree with the present Mayor’s above said statement, I can most assuredly expect to see his face and name, along with the other aforementioned, on annoying placards and signs posted in every available open space in town come this November election season. Like ants on a discarded candy bar, these political posters are more optically obnoxious than other sale sign displayed year round. Would they not also be considered as signs of sale? – Patrik Troiani

Public service ruins the beauty I applaud Richard for his July 18th opinion article, “Staggering Arrests” as well as his responses to comments. Eloquent common sense peppered with a nice stab at the police department’s use of public intoxication laws. It amazes me how a public service entity can completely ruin the beauty of living in Teton County. Again, give Richard a raise.

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Calypso I went on a Phishin trip last week down to Denver, and while there, I did a day of climbing in Eldorado Canyon State Park with an old friend. As expected, the canyon was busy for a weekend, so we decided to jump on a classic climb called Calypso (II, 5.6) on The Wind Tower, but actually did a short variation (Calypso Direct, 5.8). Once you enter and park in the canyon, walk uphill to the obvious bridge across South Boulder Creek. Cross the bridge. Look up & right. Follow the trail to the SW face or veer right to the S face. “Eldo” is mostly a trad climbing area and is teeming with oldschool history of the days of climbing in the ’50s and ’60s. Layton Kor, Pat Ament, Dave Dornan, Jeff Lowe and John Gill to name a few. To me, that means sandbagging ratings. Back in the day, when a 5.6 climb was done, it could mean now that it feels like a 5.8. So, Calypso was very exciting and steep for it’s grade. Basically, it is a two-pitch climb, but meanders up a face with some short cracks, and an exciting traverse under a roof. We opted for not doing the scramble to the summit, and did the two rappels down to the ground, so we could squeeze in another short climb for the day because I had to go Phishin again later in the evening. For gear: Standard rack up to 3” pro, long slings, 60 meter rope, harnesses, and helmets. For beta: stop by Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder. Rock On! – Kevin J Pusey

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Summer of their discontent Drought squeezes wildlife habitat dry By Jake Nichols Call it a drought. Call it a hot, dry summer. Whatever the prolonged weather spell that has Wyoming and the rest of the country in its grip also has wildlife reacting to survive. Fairly average snowpack was registered in northern Jackson Hole but elsewhere – the Wind River, Salt River, and Wyoming ranges – snow never materialized and what did melted practically overnight as North America skipped spring and went straight into summer. The early mild temperatures were a welcome sight. Not many Jackson Holers were missing the freak snowstorms in June. But land management officials knew it would spell trouble. Wildfires plagued the West, as most knew they would. But what hasn’t burned up has dried up, and the trickle down effects are being felt forest-wide from pocket gophers to grizzly bears. Mary Cernicek, of the BridgerTeton National Forest, says the warmer and drier conditions have impacted the availability of bears’ natural foods, and as those foods diminished, expect bear sightings to increase as they move into residential areas. Black bear sightings in residential areas were on the uptick last month, according to Game and Fish authorities. Grizzly, so far, have stayed out of trouble but there is evidence sows did not produce as many cubs this season, possibly in reaction to the unfavorable foraging conditions. “Some animals instinctively know that offspring are a drag on their bodies and they will abandon their young to keep themselves alive; so that too is an effect of drought,” Cernicek says. At the top of the food chain, predators are probably last to feel the effects of a prolonged drought but sooner or later their meals will be thinned out and harder to find. “There are effects on smaller animals too,” Cernicek notes. “Songbirds can’t find seeds and

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grains and insects that usually sustain them because the flora that supports them and the insect population is stressed and not as fruitful or plentiful. Rabbits, squirrels and other small mammals can’t feed their young, and that can have an effect on populations of predators such as foxes, bobcats and coyotes.” Drought tough on ungulates Ungulates have the toughest time during drought. Their diet mainly on grasses which long ago yellowed with the extended dry spell. Elk have eaten everything they could up high and are already on the move and showing up at low elevations in an effort to find something to eat. According to habitat biologist for Wyoming Game and Fish, Alyson Courtemanch, it may already be too late for most elk and deer to head into winter in good health. “Research shows when vegetation dries out early in summer it affects animals’ ability to put on enough fat,” Courtemanch says. “Summer is when the animals around here make their living and put on their fat. When their food source is drying out early, obviously that has implications for their ability to survive the winter. And the effects could be felt long term. Elk, mule deer and moose require a certain amount of body fat to conceive. Some of these animals won’t become pregnant and that will affect the number of calves we see this season.” State biologists recently counted near record numbers of summering pronghorn antelope in the Jackson Hole area – a sign that at least one species is thriving despite the conditions. But antelope are less dependent on quality forage. The species finds sustenance in pitiful sagebrush browsing where most other ungulates would not survive. Game and Fish biologist Doug Brimeyer acknowledges pronghorn counts, especially fawn ratios, are encouraging but elk numbers are down significantly.

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The latest study showed a 40 percent reduction in the elk herd that historically migrates from southern Yellowstone to the Elk Refuge. Long-range effects Most elk and mule deer will head into winter with less-thandesirable fat reserves. A severe or extended winter could drastically cull herd numbers. “This is no longer a situation that can be reversed, but it could be alleviated a bit with a mild winter. A severe winter will cause [deer and elk] even further stress. It’s pretty bad,” Courtemanch says. “We measure the amount of summer growth – plants that are key for ungulates like sage and bitter brush and willow. The growth is really, really poor; some of the worst we’ve seen in a really long time. Those plants just didn’t grow this summer.” Cernicek worries that the effects may be felt for some time. “Long term drought can result in overall habitat degradation if you consider high browsing pressure from animals coupled with stressed plants or shrubs that aren’t thriving, you end up with long-term habitat degradation,” she says. “Drought, or any extreme weather, can kill large expanses of trees directly by overwhelming trees’ physiological capability and structural strength. Also, with warming, some diseases may be able to occur farther north or at higher elevations than under current climate conditions.” Disease increases in periods of drought. Animals are forced to work harder and longer to find food. Their weakened state makes them more susceptible to disease. Ailments like epizootic hemorrhagic disease, carried by insects like the biting midge fly, spread more easily as more animals congregate at fewer water sources. And it’s not just wildlife that suffers. Many area cattlemen have had to pull their cows off public land before their grazing permits were up because the forage was simply exhausted and natural water tanks had dried up.

Have we all lost it, man? Former House Rep. Pete Jorgensen once told me the reason he didn’t sponsor any bills at Legislative sessions was that there were too many bills already. He might have said “too many damn bills,” at least that’s the way I choose to remember it. Legislators feel the urge to be part of the excitement down there in Cheyenne, so sooner or later they all seem to want their name on something. In this case, the busybodies on the Travel, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Committee (represented locally by Sen. Leland Christensen and Rep. Ruth Ann Petroff) are toying with the idea of sponsoring a bill that would allow hunters to use silencers. (Pause for laughter). OK, first let’s assume a majority of hunters want to be able to use their silencers. Why? And what’s wrong with telling them, “No?” Certain opposition has already surfaced with a few of the obvious concerns. Choking down rifle reports can only be detrimental to other forest users. It’s useful to hear shots, know where they are coming from, and be able to respond accordingly. How does a bill like this even get to committee? Is there a major problem with noise pollution in the woods every hunting season? Do wildlife managers believe the sound of shots draw grizzly bears to gut piles, thus endangering hunters? Who in their right mind needs to be hunting with a silencer? In Wyoming, silencers are currently legal to own and use (assuming you need to muffle that kill shot targeted at your asshole brother-in-law); they just have to be registered with the BATF. The proposed bill would remove Game and Fish restrictions against using them while hunting. Just to intensify the head scratching, the TRCR committee has also tacked onto the bill the de-criminalization of possessing a machine gun in your deer stand. Say what? That’s right, if the bill passes it would be legal to possess and carry a fully automatic weapon. You just wouldn’t be able to use it to take any game. I know what our readers are thinking: then why have it in the field at all? Members of TRCR committee have reached the critical mass of boredom: they are legislating just to legislate.

Boo Boo the bear cub rescued Hooray for Idaho officials who rescued the cutest bear cub ever from a wildfire near Salmon and are nursing it back to health. Nicknamed “Boo Boo,” the 4 month old black bear was found by Idaho Fish and Game last week, clinging to a smoldering tree. Its paws were badly burned from hanging on. Its mother could not be found. The Idaho Humane Society has the bear cub now A and caregivers there are optimistic about its chances. They say the bandages will have to be changed daily for months to come. Eventually they Boo Boo has been renamed “Bernard.” hope the bear can be released back into the wild or be sent to a sanctuary of some kind. IDAHO FISH AND GAME

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Morning after pill for coyotes The coyote is to Wyoming what the pigeon is to New York City and the silverfish is to Orlando. Classified as a ‘varmint,’ the coyote has always been despised beyond reason by stockmen and rednecks alike. But try as they might, coyotes are immune to extermination. They are adaptable and inventive. They are survivors. The more humans try to eradicate the wily beast, the more they keep on coming. Enter Marjie MacGregor, who is leading a University of Wyoming team of researchers exploring the use of contraceptives on coyotes in Jackson Hole. MacGregor admits the very idea of population control for coyotes is not exactly a hot topic in Jackson Hole. They aren’t exactly ravaging our prolific sheep flocks or putting much of a dent in our antelope numbers. Coyote’s around here are pretty much just gobbling down chiselers and a stray cat or two. But coyotes will always be public enemy number one. In the 10 years between 1998 and 2008, Wildlife Services killed more than 77,000 coyotes statewide. Only Montana killed more. Wildlife Services director Rod Krischke said he has read MacGregor’s paper entitled “Chemical Castration of the Coyote” and believes contraception of some kind could be useful in the all-out war against the pesky critter. So far, cost-effectiveness, implementation and SANITY seem to be standing in the way of moving forward with the plan.

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Smartphone app takes local visitors on a guided tour. By Jake Nichols Sophisticated travelers have a new option when it comes to guided tours. The self-driving audio tour market was non-existent a decade ago. Before the popularity of handheld and dashboard Global Positioning Systems, the de facto travel guide was usually mom, reading from the AAA TripTik planner. Relaxed federal restrictions and increasingly accurate GPS units now make pinpointing one’s precise location on the planet a piece of cake. The expanding technology has spawned countless uses, one of which has enhanced the experience of travelers who like to be informed about what they are seeing. A new smartphone app was unveiled last week that can guide users throughout the area with educational and entertaining stories about what is passing by outside the window. It’s the latest in the booming self-touring tech business. GaperGuide was one of the first companies on the scene to take advantage of GPS touring. Katie Lee and Will Ferguson founded the local company. They saw the need for a GPS unit that could not only tell drivers where they were but could fill in background, history and other useful information about popular features and landmarks in Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks. GaperGuide launched in 2005 as a rentable dashboard GPS unit loaded with thousands of MP3s that were triggered by GPS coordinates. “America is a car culture,” Ferguson said. “There are literally one million cars going through Yellowstone Park every year.” Ferguson added that he doesn’t see the new

phone app as competition. Not yet, anyway. “The added visibility helps, not hurts. It’s not competition. Phones are still not very accurate in Yellowstone. There’s what, one tower in the whole park?” The latest gizmo is called TravelStorysGPS. Conservation finance expert, Story Clark of locally based Conservation Consulting, developed the new app along with help from nonprofit partners Grand Teton National Park Foundation and the Jackson Hole Land Trust. The multi-media, GPS-triggered app connects travelers to the landscape in real time and raises money for land conservation via mobile giving. Narratives, combined with photos, videos and maps help bring roadside attractions to life. “Each stretch of highway, each parcel of land, has a unique story. We hope that, using new mobile phone app technology, TravelStorysGPS app tours will brings these stories to life along the roads of Jackson Hole, and, close to my heart, share the stories of the generous, and often dramatic, acts of land conservation in our valley,” Clark said. “Even for locals who drive these routes daily, many of the stories will be new and will strengthen our connection to and love of the spectacular land around us.” Two routes are currently available on the app: State Highway 22 between the Town of Jackson and the Idaho state line (wonder what it says about Fintan Ryan’s dirt diggings at the Old Puzzleface Ranch?) and Teton Park Road in Grand Teton National Park, between Moose and Jackson Lake Lodge. Download the free app at the App Store, itunes.apple.com/us/app/travelstorysgps/id54371029 9?ls=1&mt=8

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PulseOnPolitics The commissioner race from here By Jake Nichols

Commissioner contenders didn’t have to worry about the field being weeded out at all during the primary; all candidates advanced. But the results were telling. Republicans Paul Perry and Barb Allen easily outclassed Democrat challengers Melissa Turley and Claire Fuller on the strength of GOP-registered voter turnout. Perry and Allen can’t rely on that being the case when unaffiliated punters flock to the polls in greater numbers in November. Turley and Fuller are praying that’s the case. Paul Perry, R Incumbents aren’t often exiled by voters unless they really ask for it. Perry’s short stint in Leland Christensen’s stead didn’t exactly raise any red flags. Still, Perry shouldn’t harp on experience too much; he’s only been there for a cup of coffee. It’s time to start defining what he wants to accomplish and how. Perry has talked about creating decent-paying jobs, assessing taxes fairly, and creating a vibrant community through “incubator spaces,” whatever they are. Get specific. CAMPAIGN ADVISER: Perry was strong across the board in the primary. He crushed the competition in Alta. (Maybe because he took over for hometowner Christensen?) Perry outpaced running mate Allen in the same precincts where Turley was better than Fuller, indicating,

perhaps, that a name-value popularity contest would pit those two at the top in November. Barbara Allen, R Allen comes off as the more “Republican” of the two right wing choices. In this election term, Allen might want to play that angle. Get right. Her strongest suit is her extensive experience on the planning commission. For the most part, all county residents care about is property rights, property values and property taxes. Allen has their back there. She is the only candidate talking consistently about how she would take care of landowners. CAMPAIGN ADVISER: Keep plugging those Republican themes, like supporting small business creation by “getting out of the way” and keeping taxes low. You were the “queen” of the Village on Aug. 21. Campaign harder in Precinct 1. Melissa Turley, D Attack, attack, attack. It’s not standard politics for a small town, and we’re not advocating “Bob Biolchini mean,” but Turley has to start separating herself not only from the Republican frontrunners but from her ticket partner Fuller. Turley has been too wishy-washy in her campaign rhetoric. She says, “I will be willing to say ‘no.’” To who? About what? She is quick to bring up her experience on the Town Council. She needs to emphasize the next

four years not the past six. CAMPAIGN ADVISER: Turley’s only shot is to do what she does best: motivate voters. She needs to stress the importance of getting involved and getting to the polls. Registering new Dems and swaying the undecided is the only way she’ll beat either Perry or Allen. Don’t lose sight of Fuller, either. She’ll split your vote and water down your chances of getting the liberal vote. Claire Fuller, D As one of the youngest candidates in any field, Fuller’s fresh face could energize voters this fall. Morton and Cameron pulled the trick on the town side of things. If Fuller plays the youth and/or gender card she’ll go places. If she backs that up with open space preservation – one of her pet concerns – she could just pull off the upset. As a 24 year old, Fuller racked up 5,256 votes in 2008. This is a stouter field but don’t count out the third-generation native’s appeal in the county. CAMPAIGN ADVISER: Find your differences with Perry and Allen and highlight them. For instance, you are the only candidate who doesn’t believe in hijacking SPET for municipal projects only. And don’t forget, ultimately you are running against one of your own. Go to town on Turley. The two-term councilor beat you handily in five of the six city precincts.

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Bankers come for fish, stay for the finance Fallout from the Federal Reserve blowout last weekend continues to reverberate in cyberspace. Paul Wiseman wrote a piece for The Christian Science Monitor that got right to the heart of why global commerce bankers come to little ol’ Jackson Hole for their annual pow-wow. “Trout,” Wiseman wrote. Angling, it would seem, is near and dear to bankers. In 1978, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City began hosting their annual economic conferences. The plan was to change the location and time of year until something clicked. A 1981 gathering in Vail was so dismally attended leadership asked thenFed Reserve chairman Paul Volcker what they should do. Volcker, an avid fly-fisherman suggested trying locations that featured great trout fishing. Kansas City Fed’s research director Tom Davis was put in charge of finding the ultimate spot. He was told to try Jackson Hole. In late summer, that would be the one place still fishing well because the streams and rivers

would be colder than Colorado’s. “I’d never heard of it,” Davis confessed back then. But in 1982, the symposium landed in Jackson Hole and never left.

Fostering a left-wing radio radical UW radio personality Meg Lanker-Simons had some fun with Foster Friess at the RNC convention in Tampa. Friess was caught posing with dozens of people from the event on Facebook. This one he’d probably like to have back. Lanker-Simons posts on a Web site called Cognitive Dissonance. She uploaded her photo with Jackson’s right wing philanthroper with the following: “Rick Santorum’s wallet and Jackson, Wyo. resident, Foster Friess, got his picture taken with a progressive, pro-choice, union-supporting, feminist/queer rights activist last night. I should have asked him if he had any aspirin.”

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Wyoming cricket serve as a cricket pitch? The famed grassy area in the heart of the University campus in Laramie has hosted livestock grazing (pre-university), impromptu kickball games and sorority picnics. But never, until now, the English version of baseball called cricket. Vishal Nangla, a student from New Delhi, found kinship far from his home in India when he and his roommate Vijay Sabawat fell in with a group of regulars playing cricket in Prexy’s Pasture. The two are working toward their PhDs in civil engineering. They were surprised to find a touch of home in the close to 50 Indian, Sri Lankan, Nepalese and Bangladeshi students who make up the cricket club. The story was in The New York Times’ “World” section.

The Accidental Activist: KELSEY DAYTON/WYOFILE

Dan Smitherman leads the charge against drilling the Wyoming Range

Dan Smitherman says he’s just one individual in a larger group effort working against Plains Exploration & Production Co.’s interest in conducting drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Wyoming Range.

BY KELSEY DAYTON

In a black cowboy hat and weathered chaps Dan Smitherman moves with ease, readying the horses. As an outfitter he developed an innate ability to pack the horses on sight, so that when the loads were measured on the scale, almost nothing had to be moved to equalize the weight. He straps on a gun before mounting. He starts into the mountains like the ending of a Western movie; the cowboy blending with the landscape, vanishing into the horizon.

When asked an important question there is a discernible pause while Smitherman thinks, and then words ease out in the slow speak of a Wyoming cowboy. He’s a far cry from the slick and soundbite-ready image that “spokesman” conjures. Yet Smitherman has become a spokesman and a familiar face representing a group of stakeholders in one of the most contested energy developments in the state. Plains Exploration & Production Co.’s (PXP) plan to drill 136 gas wells on 17 pads in the Wyoming Range generated almost 60,000 public comments in 2011, more than any other project on the Bridger-Teton National Forest. It is a project that likely would have generated interest no matter what, said Jacque Buchanan, BridgerTeton forest supervisor. Development on federal land always evokes passion. And the PXP project is expected to use hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, a process that pumps water and chemicals into deep geologic formations to release oil and natural gas. In some places, such as Pavillion, some people suspect fracking may have contaminated drinking water. Citizens for the Wyoming Range hopes to block, or at least minimize the environmental damage of PXP’s plan to drill and produce 136 gas wells, propelling the project into the national spotlight. Smitherman will be the first to tell you it’s been a group effort. He’ll suggest others in the group for interviews with the press. Yet he leads the charge, sending email blasts to a list of more than 800 stakeholders and letters to another couple hundred, calling elected officials and guiding hikes and horseback trips into areas potentially impacted by PXP’s drilling plans. Leading a unified conservation effort among several environmental groups isn’t where the retired Marine, hunting outfitter and self-described conservative saw himself when he first came to Wyoming decades earlier. “I am the antithesis of a tree-hugger,” he said. Yet labels mean little to Smitherman when the stakes are high, and to him drilling in the Wyoming Range means the end of something he loves.

Smitherman is intimately familiar with the place and he looks at the landscape in many ways; at geographic features (the ridges and valleys); years of past experience (once he came upon a bear on its back in a pond as though reclining in a bathtub); and also potential changes in the future (where compressor stations might be installed on each proposed well pad). Smitherman grew up on a farm and started hunting when he was about 5 years old. He visited Wyoming in the mid-1980s to hunt. He was struck by the landscape. While the Tetons are impressive, there was something about the Wyoming Range; the open space was endless and the area much quieter. He spent more and more time in Wyoming. In the 1990s he started working as a hunting guide at a ranch he often visited. In 2005 he bought his own outfitting business and offered hunting trips, trail rides and pack trips in the Wyoming Range where he could look out over the Noble Basin, the site PXP is proposing to drill. The same year a group of sportsmen and agencies such as Trout Unlimited, and the Wilderness Society approached him about joining a new effort; Citizens Protecting the Wyoming Range. Smitherman has always been passionate about what he believed in, but he’d never ventured into the role of activist. He volunteered at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, voted Republican and considered himself a conservative. But he also looked at issues independently. He can list several Democrats he’s voted for, like former Gov. Dave Freudenthal, and while he supports oil and gas development in the state, he believes it shouldn’t take place in our national forests – especially not in the Wyoming Range. Smitherman says oil and gas development should be limited to places where access is easier and less intrusive. The Citizens call the Wyoming Range “Too Special To Drill.” In hindsight, Smitherman wishes they’d called it, “Too difficult to drill. Every place is too special to somebody,” he said.

The locals’ range

Alliances

The Wyoming Range spans about 85 miles on the Bridger-Teton National Forest straddling Sublette and Lincoln counties, and crossing into Teton County in the North, according to Mary Cernicek, public affairs officer with the forest. Its skyline reaches 11,378 feet at Wyoming Peak. The forest is like a mixed salad; conifers and aspen line fields of sage. There are other places that are beautiful, like the Tetons, and other mountains that are remote, like the Wind River Range. But when Smitherman is in the Wyoming Range he has it all to himself. The few people he does see are usually his neighbors and friends. “It’s the locals’ range,” Smitherman said. A few old two-track roads crisscross the otherwise pristine landscape, up and down buttes and through the sage near the willows by a creek.

In Wyoming there has long been a disconnect between ranchers and outfitters – those who make their living off the land and conservation groups and environmentalists. Ranchers and outfitters know if they want to benefit from the land in the future they need to take care of it today. Smitherman says environmentalists, in the beginning of the environmental movement, bulldozed people, insisting that things had to be a certain way without listening to the voices of those who’d cared for the land for generations. It created a culture of distrust and, even today, many ranchers who are active in protecting wild places hesitate at identifying themselves as conservationists. Even Smitherman prefers the term activist when describing himself, despite working closely with the Wyoming Outdoor Council and the Wyoming Wilder-

ness Society. “I have never been anti-energy and I’m still not antienergy,” Smitherman said. But he had seen what happened in the Jonah Field and the Pinedale Anticline in the Upper Green River Basin. The development of thousands of wells has stressed wildlife populations, pockmarked the landscape and degraded air quality. Smitherman said he couldn’t bear the thought of the same happening to the Wyoming Range. So he listened to members of Citizens Protecting the Wyoming Range, a group started by three outfitters, aimed at protecting the mountains from future energy development. Smitherman said the group’s argument against drilling in the range made financial sense. Smitherman knew people wouldn’t pay to recreate in an area dotted with well pads and intersected by roads guiding roaring trucks and semis. The efforts of Citizens Protecting the Wyoming Range led to the Legacy Act, passed in 2009, which permanently protected 1.2 million acres in the Wyoming Range from future development. But the Legacy Act also grandfathered existing oil and gas leases, allowing lease-holders to move forward with development. While the group celebrated a victory, PXP, who declined to comment for this article, was moving forward with plans to develop the leases it already owned. The PXP leases were issued in 1994 and the federal analysis began in 2005, making the project one of the “most heavily analyzed public lands projects in Wyoming,” PXP spokesman Ed Memi told the Casper Star-Tribune in November 2011. “A tremendous amount of public resources have been spent reviewing this project for the past six years, and we believe it is appropriate to get a final decision out so the next steps in the process can move forward,” he said. “PXP remains confident that the project can be done in an environmentally sound manner with a minimal amount of disturbance necessary.”

Unfinished business Gary Amerine, president of the Wyoming Outfitter & Guides Association, was one of the founding members of Citizens Protecting the Wyoming Range. A trip Amerine took with the late Sen. Craig Thomas into the Wyoming Range served as the catalyst for the Legacy Act, convincing Thomas that the area was not meant for drilling. “It steam-rolled,” Amerine said of the original group and its success in creating the Legacy Act. “It was a perfect storm … You had the ranchers, you had the outfitters, you had the greenest of the green and the average guy who walks down the street of Pinedale … Would that happen today? I don’t think so.” As part of the act, those with existing valid leases in the area, such as PXP, were not blocked from developing their mineral leases. So Amerine was surprised when group members wanted to fight PXP’s proposal. The group began to fracture. While Amerine doesn’t see ACTIVIST page 10

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want the area drilled, he also feels that allowing PXP to drill is a worthwhile compromise to protecting the rest of the range. People shouldn’t fight valid and legal leases, he said. “The greener side of the equation was showing their true colors,” he said. Amerine left the group and Smitherman stepped in. Amerine saw it as the end of the activist group he helped found. “The citizens group sort of became a non-entity at that time,” he said. It was Amerine, on behalf of the Wyoming Outfitting and Guides Association, who met with PXP and helped create a binding agreement where PXP agreed to pay $6 million in mitigation money and close about half of their lease holdings from future development. Environmental groups were invited to the negotiations, but they declined, Amerine said. While Amerine celebrated the deal, others, including members of the Citizens for the Wyoming Range, were less enthused, saying PXP didn’t promise much more than what would be required by the Forest Service in existing mitigation. The acreage retired would have been too hard to drill anyway, and most importantly: the deal didn’t eliminate the 17 proposed well pads in the Noble Basin. It was the final split between Amerine and the nowevolved Citizens for the Wyoming Range. The group became an environmental organization made up of people from Jackson and outside Wyoming, losing credibility with locals, according to Amerine. Most public comments submitted to the Forest Service regarding PXP’s plans were form letters from people in places like Boston or Wisconsin who have never been to the Wyoming Range, he said. The land, Smitherman counters, belongs to everybody. All Americans. It doesn’t matter, Amerine said, PXP has a legal right to drill and the group agreed to allow existing leases to be developed when negotiating the Legacy Act.

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Dan Smitherman, an ex-marine and horseback rider, describes himself as the “antithesis of a tree hugger.” Yet he’s found himself leading a movement to lessen the impact of drilling in the Wyoming Range. “The idea they can’t be developed – someone’s just blowing smoke,” Amerine said. Smitherman and other members of the Citizens for the Wyoming Range acknowledge the company’s right to drill and though, ideally, they’d like the leases retired, they realize the leases are valid, and the group is now focused on how the project is completed. Amerine won’t publicly criticize Smitherman, other than to note Smitherman is no longer an outfitter and he is paid for his work for the Wyoming Range. Amerine said when he was involved with the group he only received some travel reimbursement.

Smitherman said he sold his outfitting business last year due to the economy not turning around. This was his first summer not guiding in the range. He also acknowledges he receives a small amount of money for the sometimes more than 50 hours of work a week he puts into the issue. Despite their differences, Amerine does share some of the same worries as Citizens for the Wyoming Range. He doesn’t want the range destroyed, streams polluted and hillsides dug up. While Amerine did not help in the Citizens’ latest campaign where 30,000 emails were sent to the com-

pany asking for a buyout, he does share the group’s belief that a buy-out is the greatest hope for the range. Access to the drilling area would include areas near his home. He doesn’t want to see large trucks on the roads and construction in the mountains, but he feels there’s nothing that can be done. “Would I like to see PXP go away? Absolutely, yes,” Amerine said. “I’d love to see PXP go away. But at the same time they have valid leases and I don’t believe in taking from others and that’s what it would be if they didn’t get to use those leases.”

Drilling plan gets a closer look Once the Legacy Act passed, the group’s goals weren’t as clear, Smitherman said. PXP had valid leases and everyone recognized that there wasn’t a way to stop the project, which was frustrating for many involved. Now it is about making sure the project, if it moves forward, is done with as little impact as possible. When Jacque Buchanan stepped into the forest supervisor position in 2010, she noticed all the possible alternatives required a forest plan amendment for road density and the public hadn’t been notified – a legal requirement for such action. The plan also received a record number of comments – about 60,000 – so Buchanan decided to take the plan back to Forest Service staff to create an amendment that would comply with current forest stipulations. The release of the new plan, known as a draft environmental impact statement (or draft EIS), has been repeatedly pushed back this year, most recently because of the Fontenelle fire on the Bridger-Teton earlier this summer, which damaged prime lynx habitat. New data on wildlife, such as lynx, will be incorporated into the new draft plan. The draft is now expected to be completed in mid-September, Buchanan said. Once released, the public will have 45 days to comment on it and those comments will go back to the Forest Service before a final plan is released.

The fact that the Forest Service is considering an alternative plan is a victory, Smitherman said. “Without the large number of citizens voicing concerns, this project very easily could have moved forward,” Smitherman said. Those voices come from across the country, something that some people criticize. “They are public lands,” Smitherman said. “They belong just as much to someone in New York City as they do to someone in Bondurant.” Buchanan agrees. Smitherman has expanded the issue beyond Wyoming’s borders, she said. Federal lands belong to everyone – they are the property of all American citizens, and they are maintained with public dollars. Yet American citizens don’t have a way to be involved in issues far from where they live, except for through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which is a mechanism that allows the Citizens for the Wyoming Range and all other stakeholders to participate in the planning and analysis of the PXP project. While the project has generated an unusual amount of comments and discussion, the conversation has remained respectful, Buchanan said. And that, at least in part, is due to Smitherman’s leadership, she said. The numerous comments that flood the Forest Service office actually make Buchanan’s job easier, she said. “The more information I have, the better decision I can make,” she said. ”If I only heard from one sector or heard one view, despite my best efforts, I could make a decision that wasn’t balanced. That’s one of the overall wonders of Wyoming. It’s a stand-up state where you hear from all sides.” Smitherman said he hopes the final plan will be restrictive enough that impacts will either be minimal, or the company won’t want to drill in the area. The other scenario is PXP sells the leases to conservation groups and they are retired. How much it would cost for a buy-out is unknown. The leases likely cost several million dollars and that doesn’t factor in in-

vestments the company has made for studies of the area and working through the NEPA process. Not knowing a price to buy out PXP’s leases hasn’t stopped Smitherman from pressuring the company to sell. Most recently, the group launched an email campaign they called “Houston, We have a Problem,” encouraging PXP to sell its leases so they can be retired. As of publication of this article, no offers to formally buy the leases had been made and no price for the leases have been set, but the campaign did generate an estimated 30,000 comments to PXP with a form requesting to sell. PXP is on record stating it would entertain any market-based offers for the leases and offers would be evaluated on economic merits.

Conservation leadership Smitherman’s strength is that he knows the land and the area so well, said Lisa McGee with the Wyoming Outdoor Council. The Wyoming Outdoor Council acts as the fiscal sponsor for Citizens for the Wyoming Range, allowing it to collect money under the council’s 501(c)(3) status. Money primarily comes from private citizens across the country and goes toward events, letters, posters and brochures. But Smitherman is more than just a face for the conservation group, McGee said. Smitherman’s passion for the area is personal – whatever happens will impact him and his neighbors – and because he lives there he’s able to offer a local’s perspective on the issue. He writes regular newsletters and meets with elected officials. Through it all, Smitherman has held onto his own character and beliefs, said Stephanie Kessler with the Wyoming Wilderness Society. She remembers meeting Smitherman, a tall man with a big black cowboy hat, who seemed the quintessential conservative Wyoming rancher. “Dan, in many ways, continues to be that way and that’s the strength that he brings to all the work he’s been doing,” Kessler said. see ACTIVIST page 12

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Services by Carl Levenson and Chazzan Judd Grossman at St. John’s Episcopal Church 170 N. Glenwood, Jackson

Rosh Hashanah Sunday, September 16 6:30 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah. Childcare provided. Chinese New Year Party at Chinatown Following Erev Rosh Hashanah services: $22/adults, $17 Children. Includes chicken, beef or vegetarian buffet, drinks and party favors. Reservations required. Monday, September 17 9:30 a.m. Children’s Service with Josh Kleyman 10 a.m. Shacharit, Morning Service (Childcare will begin at 10 a.m.) Potluck lunch to follow services in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a main dish or side dish/salad to share. Bagels, cream cheese and drinks will be provided. *Following lunch there will be Taschlich at Flat Creek.

Tuesday, September 18 Second Day Rosh Hashanah 10 a.m. in the small chapel. No childcare.

Shabbat Shuva Friday, September 21 7 p.m. Services will be held in the small chapel. Oneg to follow.

Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre Tuesday, September 25 Services will promptly begin at 7 p.m. Childcare provided.

Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 26 9:30 a.m. Children’s Service with Eliana Fischel 10 a.m. Shacharit, Morning Service. Childcare provided 2:30 p.m. Workshop 3:45 p.m. Yizkor 4:45 p.m. Mincha/Torah Reading 5:45 p.m. Break 6 p.m. Rabbi’s Discussion 6:30 p.m. Ne’ila 7 p.m. Potluck community Break Fast in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a savory main dish or side dish/salad. Bagels, cream cheese, dessert and drinks will be provided.

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Recruiting partners Most people in Wyoming love the outdoors and wildlife, but generally don’t have much affinity for conservation groups. Early on, groups understood the importance of getting citizens like Smitherman involved, Kessler said. Small, single-issue focused community groups are not uncommon. Perhaps what is more unusual is the amount of people who have rallied and consider themselves members of Citizens for the Wyoming Range – from politicians like Rep. Keith Gingery (R-Jackson) to residents on the East Coast, as well as in Bondurant and Sublette County. Building relationships between conservation groups and ranchers is a challenge, and Smitherman has helped bridge the gap between the groups, Kessler said. Some said they do care about oil and gas development in the mountains, but were worried to partner with a conservation group in case the issues turned to something like wolves or grizzlies or wilderness area, Kessler said. Kessler and other conservationists, despite criticism from outside environmental groups, made commitments to keep the issue about oil and gas. Smitherman has helped keep tha focus because he believes it’s what works for that area of Wyoming. Smitherman also makes sure other people are invested, by encouraging members to take on leadership roles, Kessler said. When Carl Bennett was 8 years old his father took him to the Noble Basin area in the Wyoming Range. Up on the rim, overlooking the valley, his father told him he couldn’t give him much, but, he said, gesturing to the land, I can give you this. Take care of it. And so Bennett did, picking up garbage while hunting and one day attending a public meeting on the PXP drilling project in the Noble Basin. Bennett, a trona mine worker from Rock Springs who also used to work in the oil fields, had never traveled more than a few hundred miles away from his home. Last year he found himself headed to Washington D.C. to meet with Wyoming’s congressional delegates and representatives from the Obama administration. It was a culture shock, and also sobering. Bennett said he felt the government didn’t care. However, he also found comfort in feeling like he wasn’t alone, and speaking on the issue in Washington made him feel even more invested in the group and the issue. “Maybe someday, I’ll be just as involved as [Smitherman],” he said.

Focused Calls from people wanting support for an issue or a project are run of the mill for Keith Gingery, a state representative from Teton County. Gingery supports oil and gas development. “That’s what Wyoming relies on. That’s our bread and butter,” he said. But there are some places where development doesn’t make sense and one of those is the Wyoming Range, Gingery said. Gingery said he could tell from the beginning that Smitherman really knew not just the issue, but the land itself. “This is one of the few times I’ve been contacted by someone who is so connected to this piece of property,” Gingery said. “He walks it and hunts it and knows it.” “You get the idea his objective is to protect this piece of property,” Gingery said. “You almost get the idea that if it wasn’t for this, we wouldn’t have heard from Dan in any other way.” That might be true. In fact, Smitherman plans to retire from his life as an activist when the PXP decision is final. He scoffs at suggestions he run for public office. There are other threats to the Wyoming Range, but he’s ready to step down from a leadership role and enjoy the mountains he’s fighting to protect. Driving from Daniel Junction to the Wyoming Range, Smitherman passes sand hill cranes and baby antelope and is surprised to not see more wildlife. “If they drill here,” he said, “I’m old enough I’ll never see it again.” Smitherman is confident the project won’t move forward. Yet he’s not sure what will be the eventual catalyst to prevent the project. PXP has already sunk an unknown amount of money into its plans, but if the Forest Service plan is too restrictive, perhaps drilling won’t be worthwhile to the company. “I’m optimistic,” Smitherman said. “I’ve been optimistic from the very beginning and I continue to remain optimistic.”

Kelsey Dayton is a freelance writer based in Lander. She has been a journalist in Wyoming for seven years, reporting for the Jackson Hole News & Guide, Casper Star-Tribune and the Gillette News-Record. Contact Kelsey at [emailprotected].

ThisWeek Art&Entertainment WEDNESDAY

JH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Jackson Hole is home to some of the world’s best young skiers, bikers, kayakers and … professionals. In a town full of ski bums, it turns out a part of the younger generaEnjoy the last days of summer on the roof of 43 tion is here to North for a young professionals mixer. make a good living as well. Young Professionals of the Tetons was formed to get entrepreneurs together to share and collaborate ideas to help each other learn through their experiences. The group helps teach new business owners the steps it takes to get a small business going and the money to pull it off. Join them on the roof of 43 North to enjoy these last days of summer while having drinks with friends and meeting new ones. Appetizers and pizza will be served complimentary of 43 North to go along with happy hour specials. Rooftop mixer with Young Professionals of the Tetons, 5:30 to 7 p.m, Wednesday, at 43 North. Free. 690-7384; yptetons.org.

Put on your walking shoes and hit the streets of Jackson for an evening of world-class art, delectable food and relaxing music. Members of the Jackson Hole Gallery Association from Altamira Fine Art to the Wyoming Gallery will open their doors for the Palates and Palettes Gallery Walk. Browse recent pieces from artists recognized worldwide while nibbling on delicious bites from area chefs. Joshua Tobey’s ‘The Explorers’ is And of course, what would an just one of many pieces to be art walk be without wine and seen as you stroll. beer available while you mingle with the art community? Fall colors are starting to appear on the trees, so grab a date or get your friends together to enjoy the town before the snow starts falling and winter is here. Palates and Palettes, 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, at various art galleries throughout Jackson. Free. 733- 3316; jacksonholechamber.com/fall_arts_festival.

TUESDAY

Join the crowd for Old Bill’s Fun Run.

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Taste delicious food from top chefs.

Walkers, runners unite Nothing shows Jackson Hole’s dedication to the community more than the annual Old Bill’s Fun Run. Nearly $83 million has been raised since the event started in 1997, with more than $7 million of that generated last year alone. Old Bill’s makes it easy to donate; just jump on the Web site, chose which organizations you would like to help, and pick an amount. Donations are accepted through Sept. 14. Entrants in the event range from 5k and 10k competitive racers to casual walkers. Registration before the event is required for competitive divisions, while the recreation class can sign up the day of. More than 300 volunteers are needed to bring the event together; anyone looking to donate some time is encouraged to contact the Community Foundation. Old Bill’s Fun Run, 8:30 a.m., race starts at 10 a.m., Saturday, on the Town Square. Free if registered prior to race day; $20 day of. 7391026; cfjacksonhole.org/old-bills-fun-run.

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An event for the foodies Instead of ordering pizza as the 2012 NFL season kicks off, come down to the Town Square as many of the valley’s top chefs, restaurants and caterers will be setting up their best work and samplings for this year’s Taste of the Tetons. Part of the this year’s Fall Arts Festival, samplings at the tasting will range from gourmet delicacies and wild game, to sushi and soups all showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients. Wash down the great food with a wine tasting accompanying the samplings. The Jackson Hole Cowboy Jubilee will be picking tunes as you wander around nibbling on the various items in the day’s silent auction. So come down for good food, drink and music before getting back to cheering on your favorite football team. Taste of the Tetons, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, on the Town Square. Each taste ticket is $1. 733- 3316; jacksonholechamber.com/fall_arts_festival.

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The art of portrait Have you ever gone to an art show looking for a painting of yourself? Whether you have been a model for the JH Art Association’s portrait drawing club or you would like to learn more about portrait painting or drawing, join local artist Eliot Goss on Tuesday for his evening “If It’s You, It’s Yours.” More than 60 of Goss’ works from the past couple of years will be displayed, and if you see a portrait of yourself, it is yours to take home. Having more than 50 years experience as a painter, Goss will also be on hand to give pointers to artists looking to get into portraits. Those interested in pursing the genre are invited to be part of the Art Association’s Portrait Drawing Club held every Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. Portraits by Eliot Goss, 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the Center for the Arts. Free. 733-6379; eliotgosspainter.com.

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Last of the summer strolls

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Regional Forecast WED. THU. CITY HI/LO/W HI/LO/W Bozeman, MT 76/41/s 71/38/s Casper, WY 81/47/s 78/45/pc Driggs, ID 77/41/s 77/37/s Grand Teton N.P. 74/39/s 75/33/s Idaho Falls, ID 81/44/s 83/42/s Missoula, MT 80/43/s 78/44/pc Pinedale, WY 73/33/s 74/38/s Riverton, WY 76/51/s 80/47/pc Rock Springs, WY 79/50/s 80/47/pc Salt Lake City, UT 86/65/pc 89/61/pc Yellowstone N.P. 71/39/s 69/36/s Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice

Ride the FREE Town Shuttle or North Route or the $3 routes between Jackson & Teton Village Schedule & fare information can be found at www.startbus.com, at each stop, at hotel front desks and on the buses. Questions? 733-4521

MUSIC ■ PTO, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Cafe Genevieve. Bluegrass. Free. 7321910. ■ Jackson Hole Jazz Foundation, 7 to 9 p.m. rehearsal at the Center for the Arts. Big Band. Open to the public. Free. 7334596. ■ Donovan Lee, 9 p.m. at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Country. Free. 733-2207. THEATER ■ The Ballad of Cat Ballou, 8 p.m. at the Jackson Hole Playhouse. The Rowdy Western Musical Comedy with family fun for everyone. $27. 733-6994; jacksonholeplayhouse.com. SPORTS & RECREATION ■ Jackson Hole Rodeo, 8 p.m. at the Teton County Fairgrounds. Event that includes barrel racing, calf roping, bull riding, and more. $9 - $20. jacksonholerodeo.us. COMMUNITY ■ Habitat for Humanity build, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Teton Village near the Ranch Lot. Volunteer to help build 4 homes at Habitat’s new construction project “At Teton Village”. Free. 7340828; [emailprotected]. ■ JH People’s Market, 4 to 7 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church. The People’s Market exists to build community thru food, art, music and family, while celebrating products produced locally. Free. jhpeoplesmarket.org. ■ Rooftop Mixer with Young Professionals, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 43 North. After a busy summer, this is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Free. 690-7384; yptetons.org.

Thursday 9.6

MUSIC ■ Pam Drews Phillips, 7 to 10 p.m. in The Granary at Spring Creek Ranch atop East Gros Ventre Butte. Jazz, standards, pop. Free. 733-8833. ■ Donovan Lee, 9 p.m. at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Country. Free. 733-2207. FALL ARTS FESTIVAL ■ Grand Teton Gallery, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grand Teton Gallery. Artist Reception featuring Shawndell Oliver, Chuck Middlekauff, Sam Thiewes and Deb Penk. Free. 307-201-1172; grandtetongallery.com. ■ Western Design Conference Lecture, noon at the Center for the Arts. Cowboy boot maker Lisa Sorrell talks about finding her craft, a journey that took her from sewing clothing to learning boot making. Free. WesternDesignConference.com. ■ Fashion & Jewelry Show Gala, 6 p.m. Center for the Arts. Runway fashion show, art auction, and Gala Reception. $35 -$125 733-4900; jhcenterforthearts.org. THEATER ■ The Ballad of Cat Ballou, 8 p.m. at the Jackson Hole Playhouse. The Rowdy Western Musical Comedy with family fun for everyone. $27. 733-6994; jacksonholeplayhouse.com. OUTDOORS ■ Jackson Hole One Fly, 8 a.m. on the Snake River. The Jackson Hole One Fly Event organizers have formed a strategic partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to manage the financial resources generated each year. 203-2654; jhonefly.org. COMMUNITY ■ Tours of Historic Downtown Jackson, 10:30 a.m., meet in the See CALENDAR page 14

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CALENDAR center of Town Square. An historic walking tour of downtown Jackson lead by the JH Historical Society and Museum. Free. 7339605; jacksonholehistory.org. ■ Habitat for Humanity build, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Teton Village near the Ranch Lot. Volunteer to help build four homes at Habitat’s new construction project “At Teton Village”. Free. 7340828; [emailprotected].

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Friday 9.7

MUSIC ■ DJ Vert-One and Spartan, 10 p.m. at Eleanor’s. Cover TBD. 733-8888. ■ Papa Chan and Johnny C Note, 5:45 to 9 p.m. at Teton Pines. Jazz. Free. 733-1005. ■ Donovan Lee, 9 p.m. at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Country. Free. 733-2207. ■ Jazz Night, 7 to 10 p.m. in The Granary at Spring Creek Ranch atop East Gros Ventre Butte. With Pam Drews Phillips on piano/vocals, Bill Plummer on bass, and Mike Calabrese on drums. Free. 733-8833. ■ Flat Busted, 9 p.m. at the Virginian Saloon. Rock. Free. 7399891. ■ Black Pig Fest 3,9:30 p.m. at Town Square Tavern. Featuring One Ton Pig and Jet Black Ninja Funkgrass Unit. Folk-rock, bluegrass, funk. $5. 733-8833. FALL ARTS FESTIVAL ■ Wildlife and Wildlands Opening, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Wilcox Gallery. This show will hang thru September 30th. Free. 733-6450; wilcoxgallery.com. ■ Western Design Conference Exhibit Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pavilion at Snow King Resort. The world’s preeminent exhibition of western furniture, home accessories, and fashion. $15. WesternDesignConference.com. ■ Grand Teton Gallery Reception, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Grand Teton Gallery. Deb Penk, Rip Caswell, and Evan Davies in residence. Free. 201-1172; grandtetongallery.com. ■ Trio Fine Art Gallery Demo, 3 to 5 p.m. at Trio Fine Art. The Trio Artists will be demonstrating drawing and painting techniques in the gallery. Free. (307)734-4444; triofineart.com. ■ Diehl Gallery’s Chen: New Works Opening, 5 to 8 p.m. at Diehl Gallery. oin Diehl Gallery for the U.S. debut of Master Chen’s magnificent, lyrical steel works. Free. (307)733-0905; diehlgallery.com. ■ Mocha’s Bash for the Birds, 5 p.m. to midnight at the Brookover Gallery. It will be an evening of fine art photography, fabulous food catered by Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole and Amangani, and your feathered friends from Teton Raptor Center. $5. 732-3988 [emailprotected]. ■ Kyle Pozin Show, 5 to 8 p.m. at Legacy Gallery. Kyle Pozin’s One Man Show, featuring 15-20 new works. Free. 733-2353; legacygallery.com. ■ Rare Gallery Show, 5 to 8 p.m. at Rare Gallery. Come by and enjoy the amazing cuisine of the Snake River Grill at RARE Gallery. Stroll thru the gallery to view works or art from around the globe. Free. 733-8726; raregalleryjacksonhole.com. ■ Palates & Palettes Gallery Walk, 5 to 8 p.m. at various locations. Free. 733-3316; jacksonholechamber.com. THEATER

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Sgt. Pepper’s exposed By Aaron Davis The claim that John Lennon deliberately chose the song title “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” because key words form the acrostic “LSD” is but one of the urban legends and mystiques surrounding one of the most influential albums of all-time: The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Music aficionados and studio geeks take notice. The upcoming multimedia presentation by composer, producer and educator Scott Freiman, “Deconstructing the Beatles: Sgt. Pepper’s,” will explore the history behind the music from multiple angles. Using rare and unreleased recordings, Freiman will guide the audience through the construction of songs from take one to the final version, exposing the genius writing of Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison, the drumming of Ringo Starr, and the sharp mind of producer George Martin. The Beatles catalog is extensive, and exploring the many facets of this single album will be covered in around two hours. Besides listening to isolated tracks, “With A Little Help From My Friends” and “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” and hearing the beautiful string arrangement for “She’s Leaving Home,” audience members will learn about the experimental

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composition and studio techniques that were used to create “A Day in the Life.” In 2007, separated tracks of Sgt. Pepper’s were released to the public, enabling audio engineers to analyze the recording. One such groundbreaking technique that was used during these sessions (now commonplace) was the idea of “bouncing down,” also known at that time as a “reduction mix.” This is when a number of tracks are recorded across the four tracks

Audience members will learn about the experimental composition and studio techniques that were used to create “A Day in the Life.”

of one recorder, then mixed and dubbed down onto one or several tracks of the master four-track machine. This enabled the Abbey Road engineers to give the group a virtual multi-track studio. New modular effects like the fuzzbox and wahwah pedal, as well as running vocals through a Leslie speaker were used extensively. As for the lyrical drug references and the psychedelic style that emerged, McCart-

ney was quoted in a 2004 interview as saying, “it’s easy to overestimate the influence of drugs ... just about everyone was doing drugs in one form or another and we were no different, but the writing was too important for us to mess it up by getting off our heads all the time.” Freiman’s background includes a B.S. in computer science and music from Yale University and a master’s of music composition from New York University. His original music has been featured in award-winning films and has been performed at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Freiman has also worked in television, contributing music to the BBC/Discovery Channel’s Emmy-award winning series “Life,” and mixing all of the music for the series. Freiman is also a sound designer and mixer with many credits, including the award-winning documentaries Budrus and Encounter Point, and the first 3D made-for-television film, David Attenborough’s “Flying Monsters.” In fall of 2012, Freiman will be teaching a semester course on the music of the Beatles at Yale University. Center for the Arts presents “Deconstructing Sgt. Pepper” at 7:30 p.m., Monday, in the Center Theater. $15, $10 students, available at JHCenterForTheArts.org, or 733-4900.

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Ninjas and a Pig One Ton Pig and Jet Black Ninja Funkgrass Unit collaborate once a year, stitching together the third Annual Black Pig Fest. Fresh from a run of regional festivals and a chance encounter to pick tunes with world-class bluegrass band The Traveling McCourys, the Pig sextet recently released its debut studio album and added a new member, fiddler Matt Herron. JBNFU plays only a handful of shows each year, and its debut album, Brown Chicken Brown Cow, is a dose of instrumental concoctions laced with fastpickin’ wah-wah mandolin, funky slap bass and drums. Mandolin player/vocalist Tim Farris is the common thread amongst the two bands. 307 Live presents Black Pig Fest, 9:30 p.m., Friday, at Town Square Tavern. $5 at the door.

Mellow Americana

Take a big helping of traditional cowboy music, stir in a little country honkytonk and Western swing, some southern blues and rockabilly, a bit of Louisiana Cajun, a taste of the high lonesome, add a pinch of Mexican Norteno accordion, and a spoonful of Hawaiian slack-key guitar and you’re getting close to the tasty gumbo of styles you’ll hear in the music of Michael Hurwitz. An Alta resident, he sings with a deep baritone on his five critically acclaimed studio releases, and in the live setting, you’ll here plenty of dry wit to keep you entertained as well. Michael Hurwitz and the Aimless Drifters, 7:30 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday, at the Silver Dollar Bar. Free. 7332190. Mike Hurwitz released his fifth studio

The voice of Seattle singer-songwriter Ian McFeron brings to mind a blend of Brett Dennon, Dylan and Langhorne Slim. The tunes on his sixth studio release, Summer Nights (2011), are simplistic with up close vocals and a laid back, windows-down vibe. While the album was recorded in Nashville with some heavy hitters (produced by Patti Griffin’s guitarist, Doug Lancio, and support by Ryan Adams’ rhythm section), flashy Music City pickin’ is traded for conservative, yet tasteful song support. Alisa Milner will accompany McFeron on fiddle and harmony vocals. Ian McFeron and Alisa Milner perform 7 to 10 p.m., Monday, at the Mangy Moose in Teton Village. Free. MangyMoose.com.

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■ The Ballad of Cat Ballou, 8 p.m. at the Jackson Hole Playhouse. The Rowdy Western Musical Comedy with family fun for everyone. $27. 733-6994; jacksonholeplayhouse.com. ■ The Frogs, 6:30 p.m. at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. This classic Greek comedy follows Dionysus and his trusty servant, Xanthias, as they travel to the underworld in search of the world’s greatest playwright. Many adventures and contests paint the story including a run in with The Frogs on the River Styx. Free. 203-9067; [emailprotected]. OUTDOORS ■ Jackson Hole One Fly, 8 a.m. on the Snake River. The Jackson Hole One Fly Event organizers have formed a strategic partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to manage the financial resources generated each year. 203-2654; jhonefly.org. CLASSES & LECTURES ■ Site Seeing: Sketching the Outdoors, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Center for the Arts. Three day class combines studio and field work. Focus will be on what to illustrate, how to work with color, detail, paper types, layout strategies, and more. $75. 733-7425; jackson.cwc.edu. ■ Amateur Digital Photo, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Jackson Hole High School. A three day introductory class designed for beginning digital camera owners who want to learn how to use their camera and improve picture quality. $80. 7337425; jackson.cwc.edu.

Saturday 9.8

MUSIC ■ Donovan Lee, 9 p.m. at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Country. Free. 733-2207. ■ Flat Busted, 9 p.m. at the Virginian Saloon. Rock. Free. 7399891. ■ Keith Phillips, 7 to 10 p.m. in The Granary at Spring Creek Ranch atop East Gros Ventre Butte. Piano jazz, standards, pop and classical. Free. 733-8833. FALL ARTS FESTIVAL ■ Westbank Studio Tours, at various locations on the West Bank. Seven Westbank Artists invite you to visit their studios.Watch the art of blowing molten glass, hot metal forged, paint on canvas or wooden bowls. Each artist has their own unique studio and welcomes you to observe and ask questions on this day only. Susan Thulin, Painting: 400 North Bar Y Road, 690-6266. Charlie Thomas, Fine Woodworking: 800 Wenzel Lane in Wilson, 733-6121. Margie Odell, Painting: 5445 Cottonwood Canyon Road, Wilson, 733-4360. Amy Bright Unfried, Bronze Sculpture: 6245 West Wooded Hills Lane, Wilson, 733-4243. Terry Chambers, Custom Iron Design: 2155 north Fish Creek Road, Wilson, 413-2289. Meredith Campbell, Oil Painting: 2075 North Rendezvous Drive, Wilson, 690-1515. Laurie Thal & Lia Kas, Glass Blowing Demonstrations: 3800 Linn Drive Wilson 733-5096. ■ Artists in the Environment, 9 a.m. at the Historic Menor’s Ferry in GTNP. The Grand Teton Association’s “Artists in the Environment” series presents this summer’s final program artist, Sharon Thomas. Those who would like to are welcome to bring their own painting or sketching materials and join the fun. Free. tammy@jacksonSee CALENDAR page 16

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CALENDAR holearttours.com. ■ Fall reception at Mangelsen, 10 a.m. at Images of Nature Gallery. World-renowned wildlife and nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen will share his latest images. Free. 733-9752; mangelsen.com. ■ Western Design Conference Exhibit Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pavilion at Snow King Resort. The world’s preeminent exhibition of western furniture, home accessories, and fashion. $15. WesternDesignConference.com. ■ Grand Teton Gallery Show, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Grand Teton Gallery. Gary Keimig, Tom Lucas, Les LeFever, Rip Caswell, and Evan Davies Artist in residence. Free. 201-1172; grandtetongallery.com. ■ Historic Ranch Tours, 2 p.m., busses leave Jackson’s Home Ranch parking lot. Visit historic valley ranches, where Jackson Hole’s cowboy heritage still thrives. Start out at the Walton Ranch and then head to the Snake River Ranch. The tour is complete with cowboys, Western entertainment, and a good ol’ fashion barbeque. $50. 733-3316; jacksonholechamber.com. ■ RARE Gallery Show, 4 to 8 p.m. at RARE Gallery. Featuring museum exhibited artist, Michael Swearngin. Free. 733-8726; raregalleryjacksonhole.com. ■ Legacy Gallery Show, 6 p.m. at Legacy Gallery. Traditional Cowboy Art Association Show featuring their Bit & Spur Makers, Rawhide Braiders, Saddlemakers, and Silversmiths. Free. 733-2353; legacygallery.com. ■ Stagecoach Bar: An American Crossroads, 8:00 p.m. at Walk Festival Hall. After a sold out film premiere in late June, this one-hour documentary by JenTen Productions for the Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum will screen again as part of the Fall Arts Festival. $10. 733-2414; thestagecoachbarfilm.com. THEATER ■ The Ballad of Cat Ballou, 8 p.m. at the Jackson Hole Playhouse. The Rowdy Western Musical Comedy with family fun for everyone. $27. 733-6994; jacksonholeplayhouse.com. SPORTS & RECREATION ■ Jackson Hole Rodeo, 8 p.m. at the Teton County Fairgrounds. Event that includes barrel racing, calf roping, bull riding, and more.$9 - $20. jacksonholerodeo.us. ■ LOTOJA, 8:00 a.m. from Logan, Utah to Teton Village, Wyoming. Racers ride from Logan Utah to Jackson WY. The 206 mile ride is the longest sanctioned ride int he country. Free to watch. (801) 546-0090; lotojaclassic.com. OUTDOORS ■ Winter Wildlands Day of Action, 8 a.m. in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness Area in Driggs. WWA and the US Forest Service will combine forces to offer a day in the dirt; coordinating over 30 volunteers in two wilderness areas to help protect the places we play. Free. 208-336-4203. ■ Jackson Hole One Fly, 8 a.m. on the Snake River. The Jackson Hole One Fly Event organizers have formed a strategic partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to manage the financial resources generated each year. 203-2654; jhonefly.org. ■ Winter Wildlands Day of Action Project, 8 a.m. WWA and the Forest Service will combine forces to offer a day in the

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Now 16 studio albums deep, Rooster Rag is Little Feat’s first batch of original material since 2003’s Kickin’ it at the Barn. There are two strong blues covers that bookend the set – Mississippi John Hurt’s “Candy Man Blues,” and Willie Dixon’s “Mellow Down Easy.” Keyboardist Bill Payne and Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter connect for four focused tunes, including standout track “Rooster Rag,” a swingin’ affair complete with trumpet, sax, slide acoustic guitar, and fiddling via Dylan sideman Larry Campbell. Guitarist Fred Tackett’s first contribution, gospel-tinged “Church Falling Down,” makes room for the most open of jams. Tracking here is dense with instrumentation, sometimes so much so that it gets lost in translation, substituted for the big hooks that define some of Feat’s best material. That aside, it’s commendable that, five decades into the band’s career, Little Feat is still building original material. –Aaron Davis

Beacon, the much-anticipated sophomore album of indie sensation Two Door Cinema Club, has arrived. The Northern Ireland trio’s release rides high on the press wave of frontman vocalist Alex Trimble’s shimmering, boy choir-backed performance at London’s recent Olympics Opening Ceremony; a move that slipped TDCC onto the radar of fledgling middle-class hipsters around the world. Beacon is the epitome of a good sophomore showing. It’s deeper and more emotional than the band’s 2010 debut album, Tourist History, and gauzed with reflections of life on the road to skyrocketed fame. TDCC maintains their anxious, awkward electro pop themes, and in some ways, Beacon so seamlessly stretches from the ends of Tourist History that it seems like Book II of a planned series. TDCC has played their arena well. Substantive, introspective lyrics, expanding guitar riffs, and new electronic elements make this album one of controlled growth. But sentimentality for creativity is a bit of a bathos trade, and before TDCC catches a permanent slot on my playlist, they’ll have push just a little more – Madelaine German

There are sounds on this disc that make my dog bark aggressively before running away. Swans started as part of New York’s No Wave scene but really made their own way from atonal noise to Goth and back. Michael Gira has been the presiding intelligence since the band formed in 1982, but he was never the only significant member. Swans alumnae include Jarboe and Thurston Moore. Gira disbanded Swans in 1997, but reconvened the band in 2010. Nothing about the return has involved nostalgia. Now with The Seer Gira is again hinting that Swans are nearing an end. That would be sad because The Seer, at over two hours, is by far the greatest and most ambitious Swans effort. Current and former Swans appear; guests like Karen O. and Mimi Parker also join Gira. Certainly there is plenty of noise present as well as an ear testing 30-minute title track. But quiet passages mark even the wildest moments on The Seer. If dissonance doesn’t scare you, The Seer is the sound of a mighty power captured. – Richard Abowitz

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By Madelaine German On September 8th, the Grand Teton Association’s “Artists in the Environment” series will present this summer program’s final artist, Sharon Thomas, on location at Menor’s Ferry in Grand Teton National Park. This event will be the last of the “Artists in the Environment” plein air summer series demonstrations, and it is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks, water, and if so inclined, their own painting supplies to the demonstration, which will run from 9 a.m. to noon. Founded in 1937, the Grand Teton Association promotes the Grand Teton National Park through the arts, and the GTA’s “Artists In The Environment” is an extended branch of that mission. “Artists in the Environment” is a series of plein air demonstrations presented on location in GTNP, featuring local artists at work on their craft. The series was founded by local plein air artists Greg McHuron, who passed away this summer, and Conrad Schwiering, both of whom had a vision for bringing the magic of plein air into the circle of public viewing experience.

Every second Saturday of the warm summer months, a featured artist sets up an easel in a park location. “We’ve been all over the park,” local art blogger Tammy Christel told the JH Weekly of the “Artists in the Environment” series, “from the Snake River overlook to String Lake and the Cathedral Group.” The public is invited to come sneak peek and interact with the highlighted artist in the process of creation, and if they so desire, viewers are invited to set up an easel right alongside their favorite icon. “If you like an artist, watching them work can be really exciting,” Christel said, continuing with: “people come to these plein air demonstrations for all different reasons, but at the core of these events is a tight and vibrant plein air community here in Jackson Hole.” Sharon Thomas will be the featured artist Sept. 8 at Menors Ferry. Born and raised in California, she procured an art degree at Long Beach’s California State University before moving to Jackson Hole. She is known for her work with oil paints on metal leaf bases – gold, copper, and aluminum, and for choosing a slightly different landscape subject matter. “I am a different sort

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‘Bohemian Waxwing,’ monotype by Sharon Thomas of landscape painter,” Thomas said. “I notice what’s going on, what’s alive, around my feet – these days I observe what’s happening from eye-to-ground level. There is so much happening there. Our tiny creatures are foraging, preparing for changes of seasons, reproducing, just as larger species do. We have these huge vistas, but we also have an infinity of tiny landscapes to observe.” Sharon Thomas teaches painting at the Jackson Hole Art Association and is represented locally by Jack Dennis’ Wyoming Gallery situated in downtown Jackson. The program on Sept. 8 will

hold special significance as the artistic community of Jackson Hole will reflect on the passing of one of the plein air community’s leaders and “Artists in the Environment” co-founder Greg McHuron. McHuron passed in July of this year, and a memorial service commemorating his contributions to the Jackson Hole art community was held at the National Museum of Wildlife Art on Sunday, Sept. 1. “Artists in the Environment” at Menor’s Ferry, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. to noon, free For more information, [emailprotected].

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Sunday 9.9

MUSIC ■ Stage Coach Band, 6 to 10 p.m. at the Stagecoach Bar in Wilson. Old-time country, folk, Western. Free. 733-4407. ■ Bob Greenspan & Teresa Bollerman, 6 to 9 p.m. outside at Q Roadhouse. Blues, rock. Free. 739-0700. FALL ARTS FESTIVAL ■ Takin’ It to the Streets, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Town Square. An open-air, juried art fair featuring 40 local artists, including some of Jackson’s finest, selling an array of fine artwork. Free. 7338792; [emailprotected]. ■ Legacy Gallery Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Legacy Gallery. Traditional Cowboy Art Association Show featuring their Bit & Spur Makers, Rawhide Braiders, Saddlemakers, and Silversmiths. Free. 733-2353; legacygallery.com. ■ Western Design Conference Exhibit Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pavilion at Snow King Resort. The world’s preeminent exhibition of western furniture, home accessories, and fashion. $15. WesternDesignConference.com. ■ Taste of the Tetons, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Town Square. Valley chefs, restaurants and caterers put their best culinary work on display for sampling. Each taste ticket is $1. 733-3316; jacksonholechamber.com. ■ RARE Gallery Show, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at RARE Gallery. Featuring museum exhibited artist, Michael Swearngin. Free. 733-8726; raregalleryjacksonhole.com. THEATER ■ The Ballad of Cat Ballou, 8 p.m. at the Jackson Hole Playhouse. The Rowdy Western Musical Comedy with family fun for everyone. $27. 733-6994; jacksonholeplayhouse.com.

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MUSIC ■ PTO, 6 p.m. at Q Roadhouse. Bluegrass. Free. 739-0700. ■ Jackson Hole Hootenanny, 6 p.m. at Dornan’s in Moose. Visiting and local musicians are invited to perform a two-song set of See CALENDAR page 18

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CALENDAR acoustic music. Sign-up in advance. Free. 733-2415. ■ Against the Grain, 9 p.m. at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Country. Cover TBD. 733-2207. FALL ARTS FESTIVAL ■ Trailside Gallery Show, 4: to 7:00 p.m. at Trailside Gallery. Featuring Ralph Oberg’s “The Mountain World - From the Himilaya to the Rockies” and Adam Smith’s “Showcase”. Free. 733-3186; trailsidegalleries.com. THEATER ■ The Ballad of Cat Ballou, 8 p.m. at the Jackson Hole Playhouse. The Rowdy Western Musical Comedy with family fun for everyone. $27. 733-6994; jacksonholeplayhouse.com. CLASSES & LECTURES ■ Deconstructing The Beatles, 7:30 p.m. at the Center Theater. Scholar, composer and engineer Scott Freiman uses multimedia presentations to explore the composition and production techniques of The Beatles. $15/adult, $10/students. JHCenterForTheArts.org, 733-4900. HEALTH & FITNESS ■ Beginning Pilates, 6:30 p.m. $16 drop-in, $60 5-punch, $100 10punch. 733-6398; dwjh.org.

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MUSIC ■ One Ton Pig, 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Silver Dollar Bar. Bluegrass, folk-rock. Free. 733-2190. ■ Against the Grain, 9 p.m. at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Country. Cover TBD. 733-2207. FALL ARTS FESTIVAL ■ Pat Flynn Jewelry Trunk Show, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at RARE Gallery. Pat Flynn, Master Metalsmith and Master Stonesetter is perhaps the most innovative jeweler of today. Free. 733-8726; raregalleryjacksonhole.com. ■ Grand Teton Gallery Show, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Grand Teton Gallery. Deb Penk and Rip Caswell in residence. Free. 201-1172; grandtetongallery.com. ■ Fall Arts Festival Open Studio Tour, 5 to 8 p.m. at Art Associations Studios. Bring friends and family to enjoy food and drink while interacting with local artists at work. Free. 733-6379; artassociation.org. THEATER ■ The Ballad of Cat Ballou, 8 p.m. at the Jackson Hole Playhouse. The Rowdy Western Musical Comedy with family fun for everyone. $27. 733-6994; jacksonholeplayhouse.com. COMMUNITY ■ Tours of Historic Downtown Jackson, 10:30 a.m., meet in the center of town square. A historic walking tour of downtown Jackson lead by the JH Historical Society and Museum. Free. 733-9605; jacksonholehistory.org. ■ Teton County 9/11 Memorial, 8 a.m. at the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Station 1. Join your local Jackson firefighters and police officers in remembering the victims lost on September 11th, 2001. Free. 699-5439; tetonwyo.org/fire.

FAF open studio tours By Madelaine German Jackson Hole Arts Festival commences on Sept. 6 and be sure to mark Saturday, Sept. 8 as your unique date to meet, greet and learn from a collection of seven Westbank artists who will open their studio doors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as an invitation for guests to observe, inquire and share in the artists’ creative processes. Take this chance to tune into the methods of artisans working in varied mediums, from blowing glass to carving custom wood furniture. “[We] are very fortunate that Jackson has become a mecca for the arts,” participatory artist Laurie Thal said. “And because we have so many out of town guests in for the arts festival, myself and my fellow artists like to open our studios to those people.” Not to dismiss the support of local art enthusiasts, Thal followed with: “Through the years, we’ve been pleasantly surprised at the number of local art appreciators who also come out to see what we’re doing.” All seven open studios are situated in and around the town of Wilson and along the Westbank. Postcards containing details and a map to all seven studios are available at the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, as are maps on the Chamber’s Web site.

Susan Thulin, Painting Susan Thulin’s work is centered on what she describes as “open-ended visual narratives.” She works with various mediums, from acrylic, charcoal and India ink on canvas to handmade paper, wax, and paints composed on mirror. Susan Thulin’s Studio is located at 400 North Bar Y Road. 307.690.6266.

Charlie Thomas, Fine Woodworking Charlie Thomas of Magpie Furniture in Wilson has been creating custom furniture in Jackson Hole since 1986. All pieces are designed to the standard of enduring quality and growth in value and beauty with age, inspired by Wyoming’s Western lifestyle taken in a contemporary-styled twist. Charlie Thomas’s studio is located at 800 Wenzel Lane in Wilson. 307.733.6121.

Margie Odell, Painting Local artist Margaret Odell paints landscapes and portraits. Margie Odell’s studio is located at 5445 Cottonwood Canyon Road, Wilson, 307.733.4360

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Local artists open their studios for Fall Arts Festival. Amy Bright Unfried, Bronze Sculpture Local artist Amy Bright Unfried creates abstract bronze sculptures. Amy Bright Unfried’s studio is located at 6245 West Wooded Hills Lane, Wilson. 307.733.4243.

Terry Chambers, Custom Iron Design Terry Chambers creates “unique and functional artwork,” a range of creations that range from custom metal artwork and fireplace doors to the hard iron fluffs of functional amenities. Terry Chambers’ studio is located at 2155 north Fish Creek Road, Wilson. 307.413.2289.

Meredith Campbell, Oil Painting After attending New York’s St. Lawrence University, Meredith began her early artistic career with a stint in illustration. She moved to Jackson in 1990, and began to focus on the diverse wildlife and western lifestyle scenes around her. She works mainly with oil and acrylic paints. Meredith Campbell’s studio is located at 2075 North Rendezvous Drive, Wilson. 307.690.1515.

Laurie Thal & Lia Kas Glass Blowing Demonstrations

Laurie Thal attended Alfred University in New York with the original intention of working with ceramics. “When I discovered glass blowing, however, I was immediately hooked,” she shares with JH Weekly. “I love the beautiful dance of movement and heat in blowing glass,” she explained. “You have to make decisions very quickly; it’s very fluid, it’s a better fit for my personality than were ceramics.” Thal went on to graduate from the Art Institute of Chicago, and her collaborative pieces with local artist Lia Kass have been exhibited and collected internationally. Demonstrations at 3800 Linn Drive, Wilson 307.733.5096. In the same vein of Sept. 8’s open studio event, don’t forget to round out your Fall Arts Festival experiences with a stop by the Art Association Studios on Sept. 11. Enjoy food and drink during this 5 to 8 p.m. showcase of local artists at work. Demos, opportunities to participate, and art for sale are among the attractions. Jackson Hole Art Association, 240 S. Glenwood St. 307.733.6379, www.artassociation.org.

CD REVIEWS Dine Out Asian & Chinese TETON THAI Serving the world’s most exciting cuisine. Thai food offers a splendid array of flavors: sweet, hot, sour, salt and bitter. All balanced and blended perfectly, satisfying the most discriminating palate. 7432 Granite Loop Road in Teton Village, (307) 733-0022 and in downtown Driggs, (208) 787-8424. THAI ME UP Authentic Thai dishes including coconut chicken lemongrass soup, drunken noodle and coconut milk curries. Full bar and children’s menu. Serving dinner 5:30 p.m. - close, Tuesday - Saturday. Limited edition beers on tap. Take-out available. 75 E. Pearl. (307) 733-0005. CHINATOWN Authentic atmosphere for your dining pleaseure. The local’s favorite features over 100 entrees, including Peking, Hunan, Szechuan and Canton cuisines. Lunch specials and dinners daily. Full service bar. Open 7 days a week. 85 W. Broadway, Grand Teton Plaza. (307) 733-8856.

Open nightly at 5:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. 160 N. Millward, (307) 733-3912. bluelionrestaurant.com. THE BUNNERY BAKERY & RESTAURANT Jackson’s favorite gathering spot since 1975, a half block off the Town Square. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner in summer and winter, and the freshest breads and pastries in the valley. Please call for orders to go. Reservations not accepted. All major credit cards. Located at 130 North Cache St. (307) 733-5474, www.bunnery.com. CAFE GENEVIEVE Serving inspired home cooked classics in a historic log cabin. Open daily 8 a.m. Serving dinner daily from 5 p.m. Happy Hour 3-5:30 p.m.: $5 glass wine, $5 specialty drinks, $3 bottled beer. 135 E. Broadway. (307) 7321910. www.genevievejh.com.

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DORNAN’S PIZZA & PASTA COMPANY Gourmet pizzas, homemade soups, pasta, sandwiches and salads. Enjoy a relaxing lunch while sitting along the Snake River enjoying the fabulous view of the Tetons. Twelve miles north of Jackson in Grand Teton National Park at Moose. (307) 733-2415.

THE BLUE LION A Jackson Hole favorite for 34 years. Join us in the charming atmosphere of a refurbished older home or outdoors on our deck. Ask a local about our rack of lamb. Serving fresh fish, elk, poultry, steaks, and vegetarian entreés. Early Bird Special: 20% off entire bill. Good 5:30 - 6 p.m. Must mention discount.

THE GARAGE Located in a historic building, this modern version offers casual dining, a quick bite, or the game at the bar. Featuring burgers, pastas, seafood, salads, pizzas and steaks, something for everyone’s taste. Giant martinis, local beers and refreshing cocktails. Extensive wine list

Lunch Special: Slice, Salad, Soup - Any 2, $8. 11am to 3pm daily with many offerings under $30. Happy hour 5-6 p.m.: Drink specials and 1/2 off appetizers. Opens at 5 p.m. Children’s menu. Walk-ins welcome. Located at 72 S. Glenwood. Reservations (307) 733-8575.

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THE KITCHEN The Kitchen serves Modern American cuisine embracing various culinary techniques and the freshest ingredients including all natural meats, seasonal vegetables, as well as sustainable and fresh fish. Enjoy fresh oysters on the half shell, tuna crudo, an amazing burger on our deck, creative cocktails and an extensive wine list. Open nightly 5:30 p.m. (307) 734-1633 www.thekitchenjacksonhole.com. LOTUS CAFE Vibrant and fresh flavors from around the world including American, Asian, Indian, Thai, and Latin. Organic meats, vegetarian, vegan and raw choices. Appetizers, entrees, sandwiches, pizza, salads and soups. Endless gluten-free choices. Full bar, great wine, and fresh botanical cocktails. Open daily 8 a.m.9:30 p.m. Breakfast served until 2:30 p.m., lunch and dinner. 145 N. Glenwood St. (307) 734-0882. Q ROADHOUSE The Q Roadhouse on Teton Village Road, serves up a variety of American comfort food. Menu items include; fresh salads, blackened catfish, sweet tea brined chicken, grilled steelhead trout, bbq ribs, local mead ranch beef burgers and sandwiches. Extensive wine list, full bar available. Open nightly 5 p.m. Happy Hours at the bar

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5 - 6 p.m. and 8 - 9 p.m. with 2 for 1 drinks. Reservations (307) 739-0700. RENDEZVOUS BISTRO Something for everyone! Our Raw Bar features oysters on the half shell, tuna tartare and oyster shooters. Appetizers include mussels, gnocchi, grilled octopus and steak tartare. Entree selection ranges from bistro fish and chips, veal marsala and coq au Vin to many other selections including fresh seasonal seafood, pasta and steaks. Nightly at 5:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. 380 South Hwy. 89/Broadway. (307) 739-1100. SNAKE RIVER BREWERY & RESTAURANT America’s most award-winning microbrewery is serving lunch and dinner. Enjoy the atmosphere while enjoying wood-fired pizzas, pastas, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts. $7 lunch menu from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Happy Hours from 4 - 6 p.m. includes our tasty hot wings. The freshest beer in the valley, right from the source! Free WIFI. Open 11:30 a.m. - midnight. 265 S. Millward. (307) 739-2337. snakeriverbrewing.com SNAKE RIVER GRILL Offering the finest dining in a rustic-elegant setting for 18 years. A Modern American menu features organic produce, prime steaks, game chops and jet-fresh seafood. Select from over 300 wines and a full cocktail & beer list. Executive Chef Jeff Drew was nominated “Best Chef: Northwest” at the 2010 James Beard Awards. Dinner nightly at 5:30 p.m. Reservations at (307) 733-0557.

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SWEETWATER RESTAURANT Satisfying locals for lunch and dinner for nearly 30 years with deliciously affordable comfort food. Award winning wine list. Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. features stuffed avocado salad, blackened salmon salad, elk melt, buffalo sliders, reubens and more. Dinner 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Entrees include chicken napoleon, bbq flank steak and pecan trout. Corner of King and Pearl, (307) 733-3553. TRIO Owned and operated by local chefs with a passion for good food. Our menu features contemporary American dishes inspired by classic bistro cuisine. Daily specials include wild game, fish and meats. Enjoy a glass of wine in front of the wood-burning oven and watch the chefs in the open kitchen. Dinner nightly at 5:30 p.m. 45 S. Glenwood. Reservations (307) 7348038.

Italian NANI’S You’ll find NANI’S Regional Italian Cuisine off the beaten path in the North Glenwood neighborhood. We prepare all our dishes from fresh and imported

ingredients including our breads, sausage, meatballs, handmade pasta, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, all natural meats, sustainable seafood, and desserts. Accommodating service. Cozy ambiance. Full bar and happy hour 5 -7 p.m. Catering. Walk-ins welcome or reservations (307) 733-3888. OSTERIA Dine in the beautiful rustic dining room or make it a more casual affair at the wine or salumi bar. The menu features contemporary Italian cuisine including salads, housemade pastas, wood-oven fired pizzas, and panini’s. Favorites such as the sausage stuffed olives, fresh fish and veal chop won’t disappoint. Dinner nightly 5:30 - 10 p.m. Inside Hotel Terra at Teton Village. Reservations recommended (307) 739-4100.

Mexican EL ABUELITO Authentic Mexican Cuisine. Home of the original Jumbo Margarita. Featuring a full bar with a large selection of Mexican beers. Luncheon combinations served weekdays 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nightly dinner specials. Open 7 days, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 385 W. Broadway, (307) 733-1207. THE MERRY PIGLETS Voted Best Salsa! Jackson’s oldest Authentic Mexican restaurant and a local favorite. Choose from over 10 salsas and sauces, Tex-Mex plates, including mesquite-grilled fajitas, wraps and fireroasted chicken. Stop in and let Merry Piglets serve it up. Huge margs in 10

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DOMINO’S PIZZA Hot and delicious delivered to your door. Hand-tossed, deep dish, crunchy thin, Brooklyn style and artisan pizzas; bread bowl pastas, and oven baked sandwiches; chicken wings, cheesy breads and desserts. Delivery or carry out. 520 S. Hwy. 89 in the Kmart Plaza. (307) 733-0330. PINKY G’S Voted Best Pizza in JH. Seek out this hidden gem under the Pink Garter Theatre for NY style slices, calzones, philly cheesesteaks, soups, salads and unique pizzas such as the “Abe Froman,” Italian sausage, buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil or the “Funky Chicken,” with basil pesto sauce, art hearts, red onions, ricotta cheese and

roasted chicken. Specials daily. Delivery and take-out available. Open daily 11:30 a.m. - 2 a.m. 50 W. Broadway. 307-734-PINK. PIZZERIA CALDERA Jackson Hole’s only dedicated stonehearth oven pizzeria, serving Napolitana-style pies using the freshest ingredients in traditional and creative combinations. Great lunch specials daily featuring slices, soup and salads. Happy hour specials from 3 - 6 p.m. Take-out available. 20 W. Broadway (upstairs just off the Town Square). Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (307) 201-1472. pizzeriacaldera.com.

Coffee house CAFE BOHEME Feeling the need for a more sophisticated and cosmopolitan style? Try their delicious crepes, famous breakfast burritos and European style sandwiches.

Make sure you ask for their special fresh tomatillo salsa. Well known for their specialty coffees, smoothies and ice cream shakes as well as breakfasts and lunch fares, they just added Gluten-Free options to their extensive menu! Free WiFi! Open daily 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Be aware, kitchen closes at 3 p.m.!. Live music for Brunch every Sat. 9:30 to 12:30 a.m. 1110 Maple Way. 7335282.www.cafeboehemejh.com. JACKSON HOLE ROASTERS Procuring, roasting and serving the finest coffee in town, including organic, fair trade, bird-friendly, etc! Best place to meet the locals. Delicious breakfast and lunch menu includes egg sandwiches, Belgian waffles, toasted bagels with cream cheese, homemade granola, locally baked pastries and ice cream. Free WiFi and outdoor seating. Open daily 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. 165 E. Broadway, (307) 200-6099.

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The Bombay bowl and a tiger chai at the Lotus Café. 307.739.1100 Dinner nightly 5:30pm 380 South Broadway Happy Hour: 5:30-6:30pm 307.739.4100 Dinner nightly 5:30pm Inside Hotel Terra at Teton Village 307.734.1633 Dinner nightly 5:30pm 125 N. Glenwood Street • Downtown Jackson Happy Hour including $5 menu: 5:30-6:30pm 307.739.0700 Dinner nightly 5:00pm 1 mile from light on Teton Village Road Happy Hour: 5-6pm & 8-9pm

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Reviewers of Lotus Cafe reviewed By Claire Rabun Lotus Café is not your average Jackson Hole restaurant. With many establishments alluring the masses with huge wild game steaks or courting locals with a fine dining atmosphere, Lotus is keeping it simple all the way around. Food is deliberately fresh and healthy and the setting is unapologetically quirky and unique. According to TripAdvisor.com, Lotus ranked number 29 and had 74 reviews as of press time, with 38 people rating it “excellent,” 17 saying it’s “very good,” 11 calling it “average,” five declaring it “poor,” and three deeming it “terrible.” Interestingly enough, two of the people who said that Lotus is “terrible” are Jackson locals. One said, “Food is bland and no flavor, not worth trying. Had lunch there only once and [will] never go back again.” Of the reviewers who called Lotus “poor,” all had different reasons for their categorization. A couple complained about the temperature of the food: “I had [a] bison burger with a side of steamed kale, my partner had the veggie burger. Both of them were cold. I’d question if the kale had been near any source of heat. We just had water to drink and ironically it was warmer than the food.” Others disliked the service: “The service was horrible. The hostess was quite snotty as though she could care less if we were there or not.” Having dined at Lotus many

times over the past couple years, I have mixed thoughts on these reviews. I have ordered a couple of dishes there that could have defined the “bird food” stereotype. In fact, it happened on my very first visit there, and if I had not returned I may not have found the dishes that I now eat a couple times a week. So while bland might be extreme, if you order the wrong dish here, it might not be far off. I can also agree with the price issue. Dinner at Lotus is not cheap, especially if you have an appetizer and drinks, but if you’re going for breakfast or even lunch, I find the prices to be pretty on par with the rest of town, and if I’m paying a few extra dollars for organic and local ingredients, then hey, I’m more than happy to shell it out. That said, I have never had an issue with the temperature of my food or the service. If anything, the food has been straight off the burner, and the waitresses have been quick, friendly and accommodating. It makes me wonder if these guests felt neglected for not having read the “Please Take a Menu and Seat Yourself” sign. On the other hand, plenty of people had lots of love for the restaurant. One Charlotte, N.C. diner, who rated the restaurant “excellent,” said this: “Fantastic array of foods, from raw to Indian. The carrot cake and cheesecake are out of this world. Service is wonderful! I ate here for an entire week as I have a wheat and dairy allergy and it’s been a long time since I felt this

comfortable at a restaurant. A true gem!” A Florida visitor, who called Lotus “excellent” weighed in to mention the Bombay bowl, as many other reviewers did: “I enjoyed the Bombay bowl with tofu it was so good I had it twice! During our vacation in Jackson we ate at all the fancy restaurants but the Lotus was the place we kept coming back!” Finally, many of the positive reviewers mentioned the teas and juices, like the Maryland vacationer who said, “This place was great. Clean, attractive, and many choices on the menu. The herbal tea blends were an added delight, as were the juices and smoothies made with real food.” I wholeheartedly agree with all the comments made in the positive categories. The expressions of relief from meat-heavy, greasy foods really struck a chord with me, as I tend to go to Lotus when I need to let my body reset with something healthy. The multiple mentions of the Bombay bowl are worth noting as well, as that is my favorite dish on the menu. Crisp, fresh and completely flavorful, this dish covers any flavor need in just one bowl. And don’t forget the teas and juices. I hardly make it a couple days without craving the tiger chai, and the juices and smoothies are perfect after a workout or as an afternoon snack. Lotus Café is located at 145 N. Glenwood. Open daily from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. For more info, 7340882; tetonlotuscafe.com.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES SUNDAY CROSSWORD

26 Garden hose gasket 27 Was perfectly tailored 28 Senators’ holdings 30 Cornerstone word 31 Held title to 32 Expandable waistline, say? 35 Golf gimme 38 Corner 39 Bart Simpson’s grampa

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bard 55 Ghost from outer space? 59 Lean 60 Fence-sit 62 Conserve, in a way 63 Short hops 65 They’re often full of hot air 66 Stick (on) 67 Bubbly mixer 68 Diminished

70 Soda bottle size 71 Chat with colleagues 74 Award coveted on “Mad Men” 75 Big bag of wind? 77 Penn of “Harold & Kumar” films 78 Yellowstone feature 81 Deal 82 Polynesian pendant 83 Country W. of Somalia 84 Posh 85 Rubbernecked 87 Break __: take the lead 88 RNC’s group 89 Navy mascot 90 Else 91 Jet bridge? 97 Part of an act 100 “Say it isn’t so!” 101 They may be tall 102 Tick off 106 Light bulb units 108 The truth about Zeus, Apollo, etc.? 111 “Un Ballo in Maschera” aria 112 Capable, facetiously 113 Incapably 114 Had too much 115 Scout’s mission 116 Uneffusive 117 Blood pressure elevator 118 Cold War news service DOWN 1 Comedian Foxworthy 2 Cliff-dwelling race in a 2002 film 3 Blue stuff 4 Storied surprise

winner 5 Patriot Allen 6 Bartlett specialty 7 In need of nourishment, most likely 8 “Picnic” playwright 9 A pop 10 ’70s radical gp. with a seven-headed cobra symbol 11 “__ From the Bridge”: Miller 12 Try to whack 13 Rocker Patty married to John McEnroe 14 It may be inflated 15 Equally unlikely 16 Undercover op 17 “Live at the Acropolis” musician 18 Incandescent bulb gas 24 Word with mining or steel 25 Cognac bottle letters 29 Inconsequential 32 Test for M.A. hopefuls 33 “Totally awesome!” 34 Help with a heist 35 Brings to heel 36 Needing assembly 37 Texas Hold’em player’s confidence? 38 Counterfeiter-catching agt. 41 Like most mailed letters 42 Agitates 43 On the calmer side 44 Pretense 45 Pay to play 46 Ebenezer’s epithet 47 Parisian pals? 48 Parking lot misfortune 49 Does sum work

53 Tweezers holders 55 Together, to Toscanini 56 Rage 57 Trip odometer button 58 Rogers rival 61 Some singers 63 Shocked 64 Egyptian royal cross 66 One of five in a kids’ rhyme 67 Tannish gray 68 Snow shoveling aftermath, maybe 69 Bad thing on a record 70 Austrian city with a torte named after it 71 This puzzle’s honoree, for one 72 Jack of “The Great Dictator” 73 Hard worker 75 Cambridge sch. 76 Exam for future docs

79 Poke 80 Hit the ball hard 82 Ore-Ida item 85 Army sack? 86 Bowl cheer 88 Capri attraction 89 Deep cut 90 Most fit to serve 91 Leafy alcove 92 ORD, on an airline ticket 93 Bit of high jinks 94 Handles 95 Mayan calendar symbol, e.g. 96 Trivial 97 Vibrating night sound 98 Biceps exercises 99 Ed Asner septet 102 Get an __ effort 103 1871 Cairo premiere 104 Sandal revelations 105 Cuts off 107 Icarus’s undoing 109 Tape player spec. 110 “Just kidding!”

RedneckPerspective

Redneckonomics to the rescue By Clyde Thornhill News and Guide economic columnist Jonathan Schechter called me last week all in a tizzy. Apparently European Central Bank head Mario Draghi canceled his speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium due to conflicting plans to intervene in international bond markets lowering borrowing costs for indebted governments; what about indebted trailer house owners? “Can you fill in?” Jonathan asked. It is not commonly known, but I am considered one of the top 10 international finance experts in the southern third of the trailer court. “I don’t know, Jonathan,” I said. “The NFL’s preseason has started, and I’m so stressed over Denver this year. It looks like they may even win some games and that always gets my hopes up. But if Denver stays true to form, they will blow it in the end. I’m not sure I can take it again.” “There will be an open bar,” he told me. “And some tasty hors d’oeuvres, some made with bacon, and even an assortment of women in cocktail dresses.” I don’t know what it is, but there is something about pretty girls in low-cut, slinky, body clinging cocktail dresses that I appreciate; must be my sophisticated side. “OK,” I said. “Good, the area under discussion is productivity in developing nations, their possible expansion rate given the intensification of technology and the continued convergence of emerging economies as they claim a larger share or the world’s economic resources … Clyde, are you there?”

“Oh, sorry, I fell asleep for a minute.” My speech was scheduled for eight in the evening, but I showed up early to check out the bar, the bacon and the plunging necklines. Schechter called Ben Bernanke’s speech on Quantitative Easing, “emotionally moving and spiritually enriching.” When Bernanke said, “Imperfect substitutability of assets implies that changes in the supplies of various assets available to private investors may affect the prices and yields of those assets,” Jonathan had tears in his eyes. Space restrictions and modesty prevent me from sharing the entirety of my speech, but here is a sample: “The emerging nation of Hoback is still troubled by a lack of capital investment due to it being perceived as a plebeian backwash by major investors. However, this financial imbalance could be offset by refinancing pickup trucks and firearms, packaging the loans and selling them to unsuspecting investors. The infusion of capital into Hoback would expand the demand for trucks and guns, creating a cycle that would allow brokerage firms and commercial banks to accumulate massive commissions. There would be billions in performance bonuses, to be changed to retention bonuses after it crashes. All this transfer of wealth and nothing is actually produced!” I received a standing ovation and was surrounded by bankers wanting a piece of the action. A cute thing in a clingy silk dress pushed through the crowd. “I’m Blythe Winters-Paulson, vice-president of ethics with Goldman Sachs,” she said. “I’m tired of dating bankers; all interest and no capital if you know what I mean. So tell me, is it true what they say about Hog Island men?”

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REAL ESTATE

SCOREBOARD

JACKSON HOLE

WEEK OF 08.27.12 TO 09.02.12 Lowest Priced Single Family Home Townhome or Condo Building Lot

$199,000 $148,600 $199,500

Week’s top sale Residential *List Price

*$9,950,000

Total # of Sales Residential Building Site Multi-Family Farm & Ranch Commercial

11 10 1 0 0 0

YTD Sales (09.03.11-09.02.12) Total # of Sales Sales Under $1,000,000 Median Price Sold Sale Price to List Price Average Days on Market

140 North Cache • Jackson, Wyoming • (307) 733-4339 or (800) 227-3334 OPEN HOUSE: September 8, 1-3:00pm

SF580 Jackson , WY

in the Indian Trails neighborhood, near the community pathway system, close to schools, athletic fields, and stores. This four bedroom home provides in town convenience with a quiet, peaceful setting and lovely mountain views. Highlights include: built in speakers, granite tile countertops, air conditioning, central vac, and more. $825,000 Contact: Jennifer Reichert

CC100 Jackson, WY 2 – 50 X150 lots with alley access. 2 commercially zoned lots in the lodging overlay. Great development potential currently structures on property. 1104 sq. ft. built 1928, 2nd – 372 sq. ft. built in 1930 & garage storage area. $2,500,000 Contact: Penny Gaitan

LL393BJH Star Valley, WY One acre homesite in Star Valley Ranches with 360 degree views of valley and mountains. Great place for golfing and hiking. Priced to sell at $15,000. Contact: Penny Gaitan

SF587BJH Jackson, WY This newly upgraded Harvest Dance unit at Spring Creek Ranch is a w2 story lock off featuring first floor kitchen and fireplace. Second floor boasting views, views, views. Spring Creek Ranch offers an amenity package with outdoor pool, spa, fitness facility, fine dining, shuttle services, and full time concierge. Excellent rental history. $649,000 Contact: Doug Herrick

TC208BJH Jackson, WY This two bedroom one bath upstairs condo with loft offers a great in town location. Condo is walking distance to shops, restaurants and start bus. $249,000 Contact: Doug Herrick

SF586 Bondurant, WY Privacy, views, log home and barn on over 9 acres of horse property that's fenced and cross fenced. Well built and cared for home features huge Hoback views, three bedrooms, two baths, wood burning fireplace, two care oversized detached garage plus a three stall barn. $535,000 Contact: Doug Herrick

SF553 Moran, WY Buffalo Lodge is a beautiful log cabin nestled in pine and aspen trees, near the Buffalo River, Grand Teton National Park, and Yellowstone! This adorable 4 bedroom cabin with large wrap around porches is 35 miles north of downtown Jackson in the Buffalo Valley. Outdoor recreation begins here, fishing & canoeing nearby on the Buffalo River, hiking & horseback riding trails onto the national forest begin up the hill, and you are just 4 miles to Grand Teton National Park and 22 miles to Yellowstone. $625,000 Contact: Jennifer Reichert

SF554 Jackson, WY Large, open and exquisite...over 6,200 square feet of newly added and remodeled living areas, 4 bedrooms, 5 ½ baths, separate guest suite, office, library, study, substantial lower level family & recreation room, massive living area, formal dining area, a large chef’s kitchen, breakfast area, 5.3 acres and views of Grand Teton, Teton Range, Jackson Hole Valley & Sleeping Indian. $2,995,000 Contact: Timothy Mayo

LL232 & LL240 Wilson, WY Nestled among aspens, pines and cottonwoods these home sites enjoy breathtaking views of the Teton Mountain range and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Located only a few minutes from Teton Village, you'll find this location accessible yet private. Perfect location for both summer and winter activities boasting two nearby golf courses, a ski resort and easy access to the Snake River! $540,000 – $610,000 Contact: Penny Gaitan

YTD (Year Ago) Sales (09.03.10-09.02.11) Total # of Sales 307 Sales Under $1,000,000 205 Median List Price Sold $685,000 Sale Price to List Price 90.45% LL380 Victor, ID Average Days on Market 299 With Trail Creek water rights and a location walking distance to town and mountain trails this lot is a steal! Call before this lot is gone. $13,000 Current Inventory Contact: Zach Smith Active Listings 765 Average Days on Market 412 Median List Price $995,000

CC114 Jackson, WY Don't rent. BUY! Great commercial-industrial location on Gregory Lane with over 1,300 square feet of nicely finished, heated and security system protected space ideal for small manufacturing, subcontractor's office, warehouse, repair shop, art studio, secure storage, etc. Common expenses are less than $2,000 annually! $295,000 Contact: Timothy Mayo

SF588BJH Jackson, WY

4 of Little Horsethief Canyon Subdivision with great views of Munger Mountain, Little Horsethief Canyon and South Park, minutes from downtown Jackson, flat building sites, short hop to bike trail, horses okay, and quality homes are prevalent. Lot 4-3.02 Acres-$495,000 & Lot 1-3.05 Acres-$530,000 Contact: Timothy Mayo

home on the Snake River has spacious great room, kitchen, dining and master suite all with views to river, extra family room with kitchen area, office or areas for your home business needs. Oversized two car garage and plenty of area on 2.33 acres for 397 horses and additional buildings with NO CCR's. $820,000 Contact: Penny Gaitan 262 $600,000 89.22% 334

*In the event the week’s Top Sale is erroneously reported it’s listed price is used. **The Real Estate Scoreboard© was created by Timothy C. Mayo. Some information for the The Real Estate Scoreboard© is derived from the Teton County MLS system and represents information as submitted by all Teton County MLS Members for Teton County, Wyoming, Teton County, Idaho and Lincoln County, Wyoming and is deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed. The Real Estate Scoreboard© is the sole property of Timothy C. Mayo and may NOT be reproduced, copied, and/or used in whole or part without the prior expressed written consent of Timothy C. Mayo.

LL394BJH & LL395BJH Jackson , WY

7950 SOUTH HWY 89: This 4 bedroom BORDERING National Forest (Lot 1)! Lot 1 and Lot Beautiful home on a lovely 1/2 acre landscaped lot

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