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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, November 2-5, 2019 B-7 The Park Record With snow piling up, Aspen ski areas consider opening early Precipitation fell in near-record totals in October SCOTT CONDON The Aspen Times The upper slopes of the Aspen-Snowmass ski areas have been blanketed with more than 3 feet of snow in October, including more than 25 inches in the past week, Aspen Skiing Co. reported Wednesday. The early storms have raised hopes for a second straight early opening at Aspen Mountain, but Skico spokesman Jeff Hanle said Wednesday it’s too soon to determine if lift-served skiing and snowboarding can start before the scheduled opening. Aspen Mountain and Snowmass are slated to open Nov. 28. Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk are slated to open Dec. 7. Last season’s early conditions were enhanced by ideal snowmaking temperatures. Cold temperatures throughout the first nine days of November allowed Skico to cover some trails on the lower two-thirds of Aspen Mountain. Limited snowmaking has started on Aspen Mountain this season and was slated to start “full force” at midnight on Halloween night. Hanle said there is no definitive date for making a decision on an early opening. “It’s definitely on our minds but too early to pin down a day,” he said. “I think we have 10 days to two weeks” before a decision is made. The Aspen Water Department’s unofficial weather report showed that the water plant had received 26.5 inches of snow as of Wednesday. That includes 5 inches that fell overnight Tuesday. The biggest dump of the month came Oct. 24 with 7 inches. That makes it one of the snowiest Octobers ever since records were kept starting in 1934-35. The average snowfall for the month is just shy of 9 inches. Aspen’s record snowfall for the month is 41.45 inches in 1984-85. The last time the water plant recorded more snowfall in October than this year was 199798 when 27.7 inches fell. Word of warning: high snowfall in October doesn’t guarantee a snowy winter. The winter of 1984-85 was well below average despite a record October. The winter of 199798 also was significantly below average despite nearly 28 inches of snow in October. But the Roaring Fork Valley is undeniably off to a good start. The independent ski area Sunlight Mountain Resort has started making snow. The ski area outside of Glenwood Springs is scheduled to open Dec. 13, but if conditions remain favorable, it announced it will open for weekends be- tween Thanksgiving and Dec. 13, when it opens daily. Prodigious amounts of snow throughout the Colorado mountains are spurring ski areas to open early. Winter Park announced Wednesday it will open Nov. 2 — the earliest opening ever in its 80 seasons. Winter Park has scored more than 40 inches of snow this month. Eldora planned to open Nov. 1, two weeks ahead of schedule and its earliest opening ever. Copper Mountain and Breckenridge plan to open Nov. 8. Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Loveland and Wolf Creek are already open. October featured more than bountiful snow. It also brought colder than usual temperatures. Aspenweather.net, a local forecasting service, reported Wednesday that the unofficial low of 1 degree above for Aspen was the all-time coldest temperature in the town for October. Some of the petS at NuzzleS & Co. lookiNg for love These animals are available to be seen at the Nuzzles & Co. Adoption Center and Rescue Ranch. Our Adoption Center is open Monday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is located in the Tanger Outlets in Kimball Junction. Our Rescue Ranch is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed Sunday. The Rescue Ranch is located at 6466 N. Highview Road in Peoa. Buttercup Olive Sage Tiara Meet Buttercup! This sweet young momma raised all her babies and then saw to them all being adopted - now it is finally her turn! She is a true princess, is good around cats and other dogs. She loves to go on walks and be held. She is housetrained as well. This sweet face is Olive. She is now 7 months old and looking for her forever family. If you have the space for her in your heart and home - come meet her today! Sage is a little over a year and is truly looking for the perfect person or couple to give her all the attention and exercise she needs. She walks well on a leash, and is housetrained. She would love to be the only pet and only “child”, so she can have all the attention. Tiara is a 4 month old mixed breed female. She loves other animals, children and isn’t scared of strangers. She walks well on a leash, nows “sit” and is really well behaved. Come meet Tiara today! Beezus Butterscotch Kenya Vitani Meet Beezus! This cute girl has been waiting for her forever home for over a year. She loves spending time in her little cubby, but will come out and great you. She is quiet and come and looking for the perfect person to spoil her and give her love. Butterscotch is the sweetest 17 week old orange tabby kitten. He loves to play and would love to find a nice home to grow up in. He has been neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations. Ready for his forever home! This sweet senior gal (8 years) is Kenya. She loves to lounge around and be on your lap. Kenya was declawed by her previous owner, so now needs to be an indoor only couch potato. She gets along with other cats and doesn’t mind kids. My name is Vitani and I am energetic and curious. I love to explore and play with toys. Starla, my best buddy (bonded with- no photo), and I play together but she tires before I do - I’m like the energizer bunny! Come meet us today! WaNted: voluNteerS These Organizations are looking for volunteers. If you would like to include your group in this section, please email information to copyeditor@parkrecord.com. Please limit your entry to no more than 75 words Park Silly Sunday Market Join the Park Silly Family this year and be a part of Utah’s first zero waste, free street festival every Sunday from June 3rd – September 23rd. Volunteer for one Sunday or more, stay for the morning or stay all day. Bring a buddy, a grandchild, or a neighbor and qualify for fun prizes and a free lunch while you serve your community and make new friends. It’s the best volunteer gig in town! Call Beth at 435-649-5151 or sign up at www.parksillysundaymarket.com/ apply/volunteers. PCCAPS Mentors PCCAPS, the successful business and education collaboration for Park City High School juniors and seniors, is seeking mentors with skills in software and web development, business, digital design, and engineering for highly motivated students completing real projects for local and international businesses such as RAMP, Rockwell-Collins, Adobe, Skull Candy and many more. Help develop students for success in the 21st century global workforce. Participate once, weekly, or monthly, your choice. Visit parkcitycaps.com, contact lyanderson@pcschools.us or call 435-659-4847. PCSD Good Neighbors Program Park City School District needs volunteers to help adult English language learners or adults with limited literacy develop skills and confidence to live and thrive in our community. Tutor conversational English, English grammar, reading and/or writing. Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend sessions are available and the time commitment is approximately 3-4 hours per week. For more information contact Judy Tukuafu at 435-615-0216 or jtukuafu@ pcschools.us. Peace House Peace House is seeking volunteers to assist in their efforts to end the cycle of violence and domestic abuse within Summit and Wasatch Counties. Volunteers are currently needed for special events, fundraising, marketing, administration, English to Spanish translation, childcare, mentorship and more. Come join our team of caring individuals and help us create more peace through healthy human relationships. Call Volunteer Coordinator Jill Smith at 435-7766036 or email Jill@peacehouse.org for more information on how you can become involved. Visit our website www.Peacehouse.org to learn more about the exciting things we are doing. People’s Health Clinic People’s Health Clinic is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference. We are open Monday through Friday and have volunteer opportunities (ages 17 and older) daily in vital sign intake, phlebotomy and Spanish/English interpretation. Fill out an online inquiry at www.peopleshealthclinic.org or contact Meg in our development office at 435-333-1863 Recycle Utah Recycle Utah, the primary recycling hub in Summit County for the last 25 years, is seeking volunteers. Get fresh air, burn calories, and make your community cleaner and greener. Help is needed in the front office, the warehouse, and assisting with daily operations. Recycle Utah also relies on volunteers at special events like Harvest Fest and collection events. For more information, contact Haley Lebsack at outreach@recycleutah.org or 435-649-9698. Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District Basin Recreation is looking for volunteers with a passion for play to be Park Ambassadors. Park Ambassadors patrol the parks, interact with park users, report maintenance needs, assist with tournaments, promote park safety, and encourage an overall positive use of public space. For more details visit www.basinrecreation.org or contact Angie Greenburg at 435-640-8476 or email at agreenburg@basinrecreation.org. Summit Community Gardens Interested in learning about responsible gardening in a high desert climate or want the satisfaction of knowing you’re keeping our garden and community growing? If you answered yes, than Summit Community Gardens has volunteer opportunities for you! Our mission is to educate our community on sustainable gardening techniques and empower people to grow food locally. Help us achieve that mission by volunteering with us every week or on an individual project basis. Visit SummitCommunityGardens.org/volunteer. Summit Community Power Works Summit Community Power Works, a local nonprofit focused on energy efficiency, is looking for volunteers to staff outreach events such as the Silly Sunday Market. This is a great opportunity to take part in a community-wide initiative, be a catalyst for positive change, and leave a positive legacy. Volunteers must enjoy interpersonal communication and be willing to learn about SCPW’s goals and initiatives. If interested, please contact Erin Bragg at erin. bragg@scpw.org. For a full list of volunteer opportunities, visit parkrecord.com/volunteers Real People Real Stories Real Life SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 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