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Saddle Sore: What’s in a name?
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· July 11, 2026
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Key points The girl mentioned her father's book was about Walter Paepcke, but used a different pronunciation, saying "Walter Pepka". A local resident recalls a past encounter at the Aspen Inn Club, a popular spot for partygoers in town.
A local resident recalls a past encounter at the Aspen Inn Club, a popular spot for partygoers in town. The resident met a young girl whose father was writing a book about one of Aspen's key figures.
The girl mentioned her father's book was about Walter Paepcke, but used a different pronunciation, saying "Walter Pepka". The resident was unfamiliar with this name and asked for clarification.
Further details about this encounter and the resident's thoughts on the pronunciation of Walter Paepcke's name are available from the source.
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Category: Local Published: July 11, 2026 Source: Aspen Times Reading time: 1 min
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