Glenwood Springs Official Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 13) guide to|hunting Bill Slat tery An avid hunter, skier and outdoorsman, Wisconsin native Bill Slattery decided to raise his family in Glenwood Springs on account of its quality of life and because of a letter welcoming him from the chamber of commerce. A master carpenter, he opened Modern Cabinet Shop and became “cabinetmaker for the stars” in Aspen. He is also a generous philanthropist. Why Bill selected Glenwood Springs: In 1962 he wrote to several cha mbers of commerce about oppor tunities for ca rpenters. The Glenwood Cha mber wrote ba ck saying, “local contra ctors pay from $2.75 to $3.00 per hour wit h Aspen, , Colora do paying $3.25. much competition.” Your cha nces would be good, as t here would not be too Some of Bill’s famous Aspen customers: Lucille Ball, John a nd Annie Denver a nd Prince Ba nda r bin Sulta n Worldwide hunting expeditions: Mongolia, Siberia, Nepal, Tur key, Tur kmenista n, Tajikista n, Ca na da a nd t he Nor t hwest Ter ritories Bill’s hunting picks: Elk or deer: “Up on t he Fr ying Pa n, t he Flat Tops, Thompson Creek, Way Up Four Mile” Rocky Mountain goats: Independence Pass Big horn sheep: Avala nche La ke, Capital La ke Favorite hikes of all time: Mt. Elbert: “t he top of Mt. Sopris: “That’s Best ski area: Snowmass Mountain Colora do” one good climb.” Favorite runs at Sunlight: Sun King a nd Joslin Why the 2008 Citizen of the Year believes in philanthropy: ”I believe t he good Lord will provide for you if you provide for t hose who a re less for tunate.“ Recorded info available on dates and details Deer, elk, bear, moose: 303-291-7529 Small and upland game: 303-291-7546 Waterfowl: 303-291-7548 Hunter education: 303-291-7530 Local DOW office: 970-947-2920 Web site: wildlife.state.co.us Local guides know the terrain, habitats and behavior of local game. Guided horseback trips available during summer. See page 30 for complete lisitings. | 13 | Attention Hunters: http://wildlife.state.co.us
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