Elected leaders in municipalities and states across the country are taking the issue of minimum wage into their own hands amid what’s been perceived as inaction by federal lawmakers.

Seattle raised its minimum

wage to $15 last month. And 38 states introduced minimum wage bills during 2014 legislative sessions, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

At the same time, the minimum wage debate has been much more hushed in Colorado and Gunnison County. Local employees and business owners interviewed for this story point to two reasons the debate has been virtually silent here: Colorado’s minimum wage typically increases annually — and it’s already higher than other parts of the country. Also, they say, many

A newly constructed animal shelter has fallen short of expectations for impound by City of Gunnison leaders — who helped pay for the project in exchange for

use of the facility. Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare

League (GVAWL) representatives say the problem is the result of a misunderstanding. Leaders from both sides have been meeting for the last month to iron out the issue of how to handle vicious animals, in addition to other operating procedures.

City leaders say the shelter was not built to adequately quarantine and care for animals defined as vicious, and that GVAWL has not obtained the additional insurance

needed for such cases. A three-way agreement dated

Oct. 15, 2013, between the city, Gunnison County and GVAWL, indicates that the city would provide funds “in advance of receiving services to allow GVAWL to construct an animal shelter satisfactory to city requirements.” It continues, “GVAWL shall build the facility to comply with all federal, state and local regulations.”

One of the biggest issues at hand

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Country musician Cody Johnson and his band performed at I Bar Ranch this past Saturday night following the final evening of Cattlemen’s Days rodeo action. The sold-out show drew a large number of attendees, who danced the night away.

Photo by Chris Rourke The dilemma over minimum wage

Burn potential high for beetle kill

For most people, the ongoing spruce beetle epidemic in the southern reaches of the Gunnison Basin is mostly “out of sight, out of mind.” But anyone who visits the La Garita region these days gets a vivid reminder of the scope of the disaster. In many places, dead trees have turned the entire landscape from green to a muddy red.

“This epidemic is pretty unprecedented,” said Colorado

State Forest Service (CSFS) forester Sam Pankratz. “Normally these beetles are endemic in Engelmann spruce or blue spruce stands, always cruising around in the forest picking off trees that are mature or vulnerable. But we now have reached epidemic-level populations that forest service entomologist’s have never seen before.”

The mortality rate in the affected areas is extremely high for all but the youngest trees, smaller than four inches in diameter. Mature trees are more vulnerable to attack for a variety of reasons.

And the beetle’s spread shows no sign of slowing. In 2010, CSFS estimated the entire extent of spruce beetle kill in Colorado at

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Inability to house vicious animals a problem for city

While raging across country, debate quiet at local level

La Garitas in ‘red stage’ of progression, experts say

Much of the La Garita Mountains near the southern end of the Gunnison Basin have been impacted by spruce beetles. The effect of the insects can be seen here in the trees’ muddy-red color.

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The “One Room School House” — or ORSCH — has a new home. And with new construction taking place on an existing space, the school certainly will fill more than just one room.

The Gunnison private school purchased the former Family Vision Center at 200 N. Spruce Street in June and has already broken ground on an addition. School owner and Director Jackie Burt has had her eye on the building for a few years, but the facility was small and the time was never right.

“There are a hundred places we can’t be,” Burt joked. “There were very few buildings large enough that met all the restrictions. … We bought a place on West New York, but it just wasn’t right.”

School buildings require numerous fire and safety codes to be met, said Burt, and she credits Fire Marshal Dennis Spritzer and City Building Official Eric Jensen for helping to determine which available structure was best to meet school needs. Together they toured every possible location, but it was when they backtracked to 200 N. Spruce that everyone started nodding their heads. It met all the code requirements and was compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. That’s when Burt decided to buy the building and add onto the existing space. The move brings her full circle in her education career in Gunnison, she said.

“My very first job in the valley was teaching an after-school tutoring program in the O’Leary Building — it’s the same block,” she reflected.

ORSCH will begin its sixth year of private schooling in Gunnison this fall. It began in the basement of Webster Hall with 22 students and then moved two years later to the Gunnison Arts Center (GAC).

After three years at GAC, ORSCH’s lease expired. Burt felt compelled to find a permanent home for the school — not just another leased space. By then, ORSCH had grown to 69 students.

Concrete has been poured for the new addition. The additional space will be divided between a locker room, four classrooms and a playroom. Despite the added area, the space is a smaller one for the ever-growing school. Burt says she will have to limit enrollment in the coming year, something she’s never done before. Burt is considering a cap of between 55 and 60 students.

“We will go down in size because of the smaller space,” Burt said, explaining that previous locations had allowed the school to expand its enrollment without restriction.

Another change to ORSCH this year is tuition. Burt says the fee paid to attend the school is increasing so she can pay her teachers a salary “they can live on.” Burt herself will rotate through each classroom helping with instruction and developing methods. Although losing a teacher who is relocating to St. Louis, ORSCH will be adding new positions. A music teacher and a math teacher will join the staff. Burt also is excited to welcome an advanced language arts teacher who will help students who choose to do so write at an elevated level that she said would be acceptable in a college-level

class.One teacher who is returning to

ORSCH this year, Stacy McPhail, noted that after five years of building a solid curriculum, having a permanent location is an investment in the program’s future. McPhail, who teaches K-8 science says the new location is ideal for the school because it has less traffic than previous locations, and the building is open and invites light within. In addition, it is all on the ground level which makes egress much easier, which, she said, is important to a school.

“We’ve been in leased space for five years and we felt like it was time to make a permanent home,” McPhail said. “To have a home is really a relief because it means we’re in it for the long haul. … We

can say to families, ‘we’re here for good.’”

In addition to the new building, Burt has new goals for the upcoming school year. She is implementing tools that she says will further help to individualize learning. One such tool is known as the “grid.” Students with small amounts of time choose a learning activity from the grid — students who are more academically advanced may be encouraged to complete all the activities on the grid, while others may be directed toward the more creative activities.

“We are further developing tools that enhance kids experience at school,” Burt said. “The grid offers a kid independent choices and ideas but does so in a way that he or she can manage time, commitment levels and materials.”

And Burt says she will put a new emphasis on outreach — not to boost enrollment, but to share new concepts in education.

“The mission has never been to grow the school. I wish the school was smaller every year,” Burt laughed. “The goal is learning the kids’ needs and having a diverse group of kids is key to learning more about them. This is what we need to think about.”

ORSCH begins class in its new building Sept. 2.

(Chris Rourke can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or at chris.rourke@gunnisontimes.com.)

ORSCH finds permanent home

Chris RourkeTimes Staff Writer

New building, energy for fall opening

An addition is under construction at the new ORSCH building on North Spruce Street. The new space will house four classrooms, a locker room and a play room.

ORSCH Director Jackie Burt in her new building.Photos by Chris Rourke

Big game and turkey licenses on sale Aug. 5

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will offer big game licenses for elk, pronghorn, bear, deer and turkey, to residents and nonresidents, beginning at 9 a.m. on Aug. 5. This is the first time all big game licenses are for sale at the same time. Leftover l i censes a re what remain after the draw process for big game and turkey. The number available depends upon how many licenses remain after the draws for a particular hunt code. A list of available hunt codes is slated to be published on July 29 at cpw.state.co.us. In addition to a current and valid photo ID, proof of residency and social s e cur i t y number, anyone buying a license must have a Hunter Education card, unless the hunter was born before Jan. 1, 1949.

What were those flashing lights?

It may have looked like a c r imina l inves t iga t ion on the campus of Western State Colorado University Monday night — in fact, it was part of a police explorers camp. The Law Enforcement Explorer Post Advisors Associat ion of Colorado began its camp on Sunday and will continue t h r o u g h t o m o r r o w. T h e purpose of the explorers group is to introduce young people to possible careers in law enforcement. The conference featured competitions which tested participants on crime scene procedures , tact ica l searches and even basic traffic stops.

GVFD responds to same-day HazMat accidents

Tw o t r u c k a c c i d e n t s r e q u i r e d r e s p o n s e f r o m Gunni son Vo lun tee r F i re D e p a r t m e n t ’s H a z a r d o u s Mate r i a l s (HazMat ) t eam Tuesday. The first accident at approximately 6:20 a.m. i n v o l v e d a t a n d e m a x l e diesel truck that had struck a Chevrole t p ickup t ruck approximately 20 miles east of Gunnison on Hwy. 50. Fire Marshal Dennis Spritzer said the truck’s load was empty, but two 50-gallon fuel tanks sp i l l ed onto the h ighway requiring cleanup. Colorado S ta te Pa t ro l reported the dr iver o f the commerc ia l truck, Ernest Bacus, 21, of Montrose was injured in the accident. A passenger in the pickup truck, Kristy French, authori t ies sa id , was a lso injured.

The second crash happened at about 3 p.m. on Hwy 114 near the Doylevil le cutoff . S p r i t z e r s a i d t h e w re c k involved a water truck owned by the Esty Ranch and a semi tractor-trailer hauling hay. About 40 ga l lons o f hydraulic fluid spilled which left an oily slick for 30-40 yards. Spritzer said about 100 gallons of diesel fuel was also spilled. CSP reported one of the drivers, Irvin Enoch from Montrose, was injured in the accident.

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Summertime means more people in the forests and public lands in the Gunnison Valley. But law enforcement officials say that tends to result in more accidents.

Five off-highway vehicle (OHV) accidents in the last month have resulted in one death and several serious to critical injuries. While Gunnison Undersheriff Randy Barnes says the number of accidents this year is fairly typical for the season, overall he’s seen an increase in accidents involving OHVs — including so-called side-by-sides, four-wheelers and other ATVs — from year to year.

“We are seeing an increase in accidents for OHVs throughout the years just from the fact that we have a lot of people who want to come up here and recreate,” Barnes said.

On Sunday, a 72-year-old Mississippi man was killed in an OHV rollover near Arrowhead subdivision. Investigators reported that three people were traveling in the side-by-side vehicle with the driver. The vehicle hit a rock and flipped over, landing on the driver.

Elmer Passons of Bentonia, Miss., died of injuries sustained in the accident, Gunnison County Coroner Frank Vader said.

None of the passengers were wearing seat belts at the time, but there were no other injuries, Vader confirmed. The case is still under investigation, the Sheriff’s Office reported.

Last week, a 19-year-old male

suffered a broken collar bone and what officers suspected to be a fractured pelvis when he was reportedly jumping his four-w h e e l e r o v e r r o c k s n o r t h of Taylor Park Trad ing Pos t . Investigators say the vehicle landed hard and flipped over on top of the driver.

In late June, t w o o t h e r accidents — one in Taylor Park and another near Arrowhead — resulted in head i n j u r i e s . T h e accident in Taylor Park involved a 32 -year-o ld Peyton man who sustained critical head in jur i e s when the ATV he was riding rear-ended another ATV. He was flown to Swedish H o s p i t a l i n Denver. No one else was injured.

N e a r Ar rowhead , a 55-year-old Grand Junction woman fell off her ATV and suffered a contusion to her head, investigators s a i d . S h e reportedly was drifting in an out of consciousness and was taken to Gunnison Valley Hospital.

On June 12, a Somerset man ran into a parked Ford Explorer with his ATV. No injuries were reported in that incident.

Authorities expect accidents each year, simply from the number of visitors that flock to the area.

“Taylor Park — there are thousands o f people up there r i g h t n o w, ” Barnes noted. “ T h e y ’ r e a l l driving along in side-by-sides and four-whee l e r s and motorcycles. It’s just like the City of Gunnison whenever they have a traffic accident — more people that are here, the more the accidents go up.”

While more people are using motorized trails, U . S . F o r e s t Service officials say sa fe ty i s o f u t m o s t importance to them.

“The use in Taylor Park is always constant a n d a l w a y s b u s y, ” s a i d s p o k e s w o m a n Lee Ann Loupe. “(Rangers) have been working hard to improve the safety of those trails, doing trail m a i n t e n a n c e , repairing damage and working to

enhance the safety of the riders up there.”

(Chris Rourke can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or at chris.rourke@gunnisontimes.com.)

OHV accidents piling up

Chris RourkeTimes Staff Writer

Miss. man killed in most recent crash Sunday

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Judith Kathleen Brown Wilson

Jud i th Ka th leen Brown Wilson passed away peacefully on July 14 at her home in Powderhorn.

She was born Apri l 10, 1942, to Lloyd Brown and Adel l Gibson Brown. She married Wendell A. Wilson May 31, 1962. They made their home on the family ranch in

Powderhorn.Judy was postmaster for

Powderhorn from 1970 until she retired in 2005.

She was mother to Terrie Kathleen Garrett of Federal Heights, Colo., and Donald of Loma, Colo.; grandmother to Heather Kathleen (Nathan) Scavezze of Commerce City, Co lo . , B rand i Gar re t t o f Powderhorn , and A ly son Garrett of Boulder; and great-

grandmother to Avery Scavezze.No service wil l be held

p e r J u d y ’s re q u e s t . A n y contributions in her memory are asked to be made to Home Medical Services Hospice, 120 N. Boulevard St., Gunnison, CO 81230.

Judy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a wonderful person who will be missed by all who know her.

“Taylor Park — there are thousands

of people up there right

now. They’re all driving along

in side-by-sides and four-wheelers and motorcycles.

It’s just like the City of Gunnison whenever they have a traffic accident — more people

that are here, the more the

accidents go up.”- Gunnison

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Trout fishing remains good all across the lake trolling salmon gear, Rapalas or fishing the bottom with worms and power bait.

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The Ecological Society of America (ESA) is the largest professional organization of ecological scientists in the world, with more than 10,000 members. David Inouye, a University of Maryland professor who has worked every year at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) since his first summer as a student in 1971, has been elected to a three-year term on the ESA’s governing board. He will serve as president during the Society’s 100th anniversary year starting in August, and then complete his final year as past-president.

Many scientists and students at RMBL — in Gothic, north of Crested Butte — participate in the ESA’s annual meeting, held each year in August and attended by 3,000-4,000 members from around the world. Many of the research papers produced by RMBL scientists are published in the society’s highly regarded professional journals. In 2011, the ESA’s program “Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity and Sustainability” (SEEDS) brought 30 students from around the country to Gothic to learn about the field research opportunities at RMBL, and last summer Inouye helped to advise a SEEDS student from Fort Lewis College in Durango who was

doing research at RMBL.Inouye’s current research at

RMBL focuses on a long-term study he initiated as a graduate student in 1973, collecting data on the phenology (seasonal timing) and abundance of flowering by about 120 different species of wi ldf lowers in Gothic. That project is currently supported by a five-year grant from the National Science Foundat ion ’s program for supporting long-term research. For that project, they visit permanent plots every other day for the whole growing season (starting in April this year, and probably finishing at the end of September), and count every flower in bloom in the plots.

Collaborators from Dartmouth College are collecting data on the phenology and abundance of pollinators near the flower plots, so they can look at how the relative timing of plants and pollinators is changing in response to the changing environment. Watering and warming experiments are also

part of the project now. Inouye has also worked at RMBL on bumble bees, hummingbirds, ant-plant mutualisms, plant d e m o g r a p h y ( f o l l o w i n g individual plants for up to 42 years now), and pollination biology. He has taught a winter ecology course in Gothic, and he and his wife Bonnie have spent a couple of winters in their cabin there.

Their two sons attended school in Crested Butte for four months one of those years, skiing from Gothic after the road closed.

Regular readers of newspapers in Gunnison and Crested Butte will have read the articles he writes every summer about some of his research, and you may also have heard him on the Nature Notes radio program on KBUT, which interviews him every year, or at the Wildflower Festival.

I n o u y e a l s o s e r v e s o n the advisory board of the U S A - N a t i o n a l P h e n o l o g y Network, as president of the steer ing committee of the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign, on the scientific advisory board of the Endangered Species Coalition, and on the editorial board of two ecological journals.

Inouye will be recognized at RMBL’s first annual Science Affair dinner on Thursday, J u l y 2 4 . S e a t s a r e s t i l l available; contact the RMBL off ice at 970.349.7420 for more information or to make reservations.

RMBL researcher named to top ESA post

Facilitation awarded more money

T h e G u n n i s o n C o u n t y Commissioners — in their alternate role as the board o f t h e L o c a l M a r k e t i n g District (LMD) — opted this week to nearly double their investment in an effort to streamline how the various e n t i t i e s r e s p o n s i b l e f o r promoting tour ism in the valley do business.

Commissioners approved a r e q u e s t Tu e s d a y f ro m Managing Results LLC for an additional $8,500 — on top of $10,000 already committed — to complete a facilitation initiative to help define roles and responsibil it ies among the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association and local chambers of commerce.

The reason that additional t i m e a n d m o n e y a r e needed, according to Russ Forrest , Gunnison County C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t director, is that during initial meetings the scope of the

project quickly grew from a limited discussion of how the TA and chambers might better work together, into a broader look at what results the tourism community hopes to achieve in coming years.

“This is the same process that we are using and holding ourselves to throughout the county government ,” sa id C o m m i s s i o n e r J o n a t h a n Houck. “Firs t we ident i fy the results we are looking for, and then that drives the mechanisms, the funding and the opportunities to get i t done.”

S t a r t i n g i n A p r i l , t h e facilitators began conducting one -on-one consu l t a t ions wi th representa t ives f rom the LMD, TA and chambers o f commerce , a long wi th other s takeholders in the valley, such as Western State C o l o r a d o U n i v e r s i t y a n d C re s t e d B u t t e M o u n t a i n Resort.

According to information provided to commissioners Tu e s d a y, t h o s e m e e t i n g s “successfully identified the following:”

• Major issues and trends impact ing tour i sm in the Gunnison Valley

• Key strategic results for tourism

• Essent ia l serv ices for

achieving those results“They a re a l i t t l e over

half-way through gathering information and providing a f in i shed product , ” sa id C o m m i s s i o n e r P a u l a S w e n s o n . “ T h e y h a v e identified results and services to comply with those results but they still need to go back around to all the stakeholders that were involved to make sure the results and services a re on t rack communi ty -wide.”

O n A u g . 2 2 , a s e c o n d f a c i l i t a t e d m e e t i n g i s s c h e d u l e d t o b e g i n t h e process of crafting “strategies for how to achieve the best t o u r i s m r e s u l t s f o r t h e Gunnison Valley.”

“ T h i s i s a n i m p o r t a n t investment, but also a hard d i s c u s s i o n b e c a u s e w e a re ident i f y ing ro le s and clarifying responsibilit ies,” said Houck. “Our job is to make sure that the TA and our chambers a re hav ing the most effective possible impact.”

While stakeholder meetings are not open to the public, commissioners will welcome publ ic comment once the final recommendations from Managing Results LLC are available.

Alan WartesTimes Staff Writer

Inouye becomes president of ecological society

BOCC fulfills request, following expanded scope of work

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A4 • NEWS • Thursday, July 17, 2014 Gunnison Country Times

The Wes t E lk Hockey Association (WEHA, or “Wee-ha”) is the name that’s been chosen to represent both ends of the valley as they merge into a single organization.

The selection of a new board and officers took place last month during a meeting of the boards of the previous Gunnison and Crested Butte hockey groups.

Former Gunnison Valley Hockey Association (GVHA) President John Solanik has been named the president of the new board; GVHA’s Michael O’Loughlin is vice president; Matt Schwartz is the “at-large” board member; and Gunnison’s Chuck Turner is a board member. From the Crested Butte side, Tim Seifert — who has coached on both ends of the valley — is treasurer; Heather Thiessen-Reily is secretary; and John Collins is a board member.

Thiessen-Reily is the only board member from the north end of the valley who served previously on the Crested Butte Hockey Advisory Board. That board helped Crested Butte Parks and Recreation administer hockey standards.

Dan Vollendorf from Gunnison Parks and Recreation and Lauren Alkire from Crested Butte Parks and Recreation will serve as non-voting board members and representatives of each municipality.

Alkire said the board sought to choose a name that represents both ends of the valley, but there were not many suggestions that met that goal. WEHA was taken from a number of suggestions by youth players. Ultimately, she said, the board voted unanimously for the new name.

“We do not have a mascot,” Alkire said. “The idea is that the kids can come up with their names, like the West Elk Wolverines, and then bring it to the board.”

Alkire said other considerations must be made in choosing a mascot. For example, it cannot conflict with another team in the league. The suggestion of Junior Mountaineers was ditched because the Vail-Eagle combined team is named the Mountaineers.

The board met Wednesday evening to consider suggested mascots. However, results of that conversation were not known as of press time.

Solanik said there’s a lot more to be settled for the upcoming hockey season than just a name and mascot.

“There are a ton of other things going on behind the scenes, such as the redefinition of leagues, USA Hockey requirements a n d C o l o r a d o A m a t e u r Hockey Association (CAHA) requirements,” Solanik said. “The (mascot) is more self-defined …

we’d like to see that behind us because there are bigger picture things that need to be addressed.”

Among those items are changes in USA Hockey and CAHA that could affect such issues as game counts for players and double rostering. The bantam, pee wee and squirt teams are applying to be added to the Colorado Divide Youth Hockey League (CDYHL). Two other hockey associations are applying to CDYHL as well.

Solanik said the league outlook for all three playing levels will look the same as last year, when Gunnison and Crested Butte played separately.

However, with midget hockey, the landscape is changing a bit. Since the folding of the league in which both Gunnison and Crested Butte midgets played, the new association must now apply to the new Colorado Prep Hockey League (CPHL) for its combined midget team. CPHL has two seasons — fall and winter. WEHA has applied for the winter season, which begins in late fall.

Solanik said the association has also thrown its hat in the ring for the fall season which begins in September. But with no ice time until October, Solanik admitted, interest may be weak despite fielding midget players from both ends of the valley.

“It’s hard to get families to commit in the summer when they’re involved in — life,” he said.

While the fall midget league will likely include high school players who have yet to join their high school-sanctioned teams, the winter team will consist of teams and players not affiliated with the Colorado H i g h S c h o o l A c t i v i t i e s Association.

Solanik also said WEHA does not have to participate in the fall league to participate in the winter league. He estimated each CPHL season to consist of about 12 teams, which is a larger program than local teams played in previously.

“Rubber will meet the road when registration happens,” Solanik explained. “Because this is a Front Range-motivated league that’s been put together, it’s leaving out (some teams.)”

Solanik noted that Craig, Telluride and Durango teams are having to seek a new outlet for league play at the midget level. Craig players may go to Steamboat, while Durango and Telluride may join a league in New Mexico. But Solanik said it is still too early to tell.

“Gunnison is the longest spot traveled and because (there is) solid indoor ice, it was originally considered and approved,” he said. “The bigger landscape change is just the change in the marrying of Gunnison and Crested Butte into one organization — that will be what everybody feels.”

( C h r i s R o u r k e c a n b e contacted at 970.641.1414 or at chris.rourke@gunnisontimes.com.)

Valley-wide hockey association chooses new name, board

Chris RourkeTimes Staff Writer

WEHA applies to compete in state leagues

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Gunnison Country Times Thursday, July 17, 2014 • NEWS• A5

A larger portion of sportsmen in Gunnison bel ieve that recreational impacts are causing mule deer declines than is the case elsewhere in the state.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officials hosted a meeting in Gunnison in May as part of a strategy aimed at increasing mule deer numbers.

The meeting was one of seven facilitated by The Keystone Center that sought to gather input to inform a Colorado West Slope Mule Deer Strategy. Keystone recently released a summary report from the meetings, prior to a statewide summit scheduled for Aug. 9 in Glenwood Springs.

F l u c t u a t i o n s i n d e e r populations are nothing new. But wildlife managers say that over the last seven years — all across the West, not just Colorado — they’ve noticed a precipitous decline in deer numbers.

The nation’s largest mule deer herd in northwestern Colorado has experienced one of the steepest declines. Over the last decade, the number of deer has decreased by more than two-thirds — from about 106,000 in 2005 to around 32,000 currently.

Still, the Gunnison Basin has been largely immune from problems experienced elsewhere on the Western Slope. While local herds did decline in numbers as a result of the harsh winter of 2007-08, they’ve since been on the rebound.

That difference for deer locally is exhibited in Keystone’s report.

For example, 14 percent of the 27 sportsmen who attended the May meeting in Gunnison believe that recreational impacts are causing the decline — the highest percentage for that factor among the seven meetings. Also,

Gunnison-area sportsmen ranked declining habitat quality lower than any of the other six groups as being a cause for lower deer numbers.

“It may be overbrowsed or impacted by drought, but the quality (of habitat) here is good,” said sportsman Navid Navidi, who participated in the May meeting.

Still, CPW’s Gunnison Area Wildlife Manager J Wenum indicated feedback collected as part of the mule deer strategy may result in management s trategies speci f ic to the Gunnison Basin.

Specifically, that could mean the agency working to protect and maintain critical winter ranges.

“We’re very blessed in this basin. There’s a huge amount of public land,” he said. “If that role were reversed, it would be extremely important to get the landowners to really take strides to protect those areas. We’re really in a pretty good position.”

But what can CPW do to address recreational impacts affecting deer?

That’s a tougher nut to crack, Wenum admitted.

“We can provide comments and recommendations, but we

are not the deciding body on those,” said Wenum in reference to proposals for recreational development that often take place on private or federal lands.

Ye t , s p o r t s m a n N a v i d i disagrees.

“They know what’s good for the habitat and wildlife, but they give into pressure from the public,” he opined of CPW. “They have to speak for everybody. Unfortunately, they choose to take a less bumpy road.”

For example, more seasonal road closures could help deer on winter range in the same way they’ve aided the Gunnison Sage-grouse, Navidi offered.

Still , Wenum noted that sportsmen in the Gunnison Basin are lucky. There’s little pressure f rom energy development — unlike other parts of the Western Slope. Disease isn’t a problem. And, in total, there’s little pressure from humans on wildlife, other than recreation.

“We really are in pretty good shape,” he said. “After a hard winter it takes time, but we can get deer to rebound.”

(Wil l Shoemaker can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or editor@gunnisontimes.com)

Recreation tops local mule deer concerns

Will ShoemakerTimes Editor

Report released on West Slope decline

Recreational impacts to mule deer

Meeting location Percent

Craig 5%

Durango 3%

Eagle 11%

Grand Junction 7%

Gunnison 14%

Loveland 6%

Pueblo 10%

The above data depict the percentage of sportsmen who indicated that recreational impacts are among the top concerns resulting in mule deer declines. The figures are from polling that took place at meetings in April and May. The Keystone Center’s full report from the meetings can be found by visiting keystone.org/muledeer.

Statewide summit

On Aug. 9, a Colorado West Slope Mule Deer Strategy Statewide Summit will be held in Glenwood Springs. To register for the summit, visit keystone.org/muledeerstatesummit.

Mule deer, such as this one, in the Gunnison Basin have not experienced declines such as those seen elsewhere in the West. Still, wildlife managers say that input gathered through the West Slope Mule Deer Strategy process may influence management tactics locally in coming years.

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HistoriCorps is returning to the San Juan Mountains this summer to complete the stabilization of the Golconda Mining Complex. Located along the breathtakingly beautiful Alpine Loop Scenic Byway at 12,400 feet of elevation, the buildings of the Golconda Mining Complex are as impressive as their surroundings are beautiful. This week and next, volunteers will be venturing off the beaten path to the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway to stabilize and interpret these incredible historic structures, making them accessible for visitors to enter and tour. Volunteers of all skill levels will have the opportunity to connect with the outdoors, meet

other enthusiastic people and learn new trade skills.

The boarding house, nearly 100 feet long and 18 feet wide, is the largest extant log structure on the east side of the Alpine Loop that is accessible to the public. It is an excellent example of a remote mine boarding house, very few of which are still standing in this region. The compressor house contains intact machinery distinct to the hard rock mining industry. In its current condition, the boarding house is leaning downhill and threatens to collapse if intervention is not taken. Volunteers will learn to evaluate and repair foundations and si l ls ; reconstruct two collapsed frame additions; shape and install replacement logs; reconstruct and repair roofs; and apply chinking and daubing to log walls. Their work will help to preserve the buildings for the enjoyment of many generations to come.

HistoriCorps is recruit ing volunteers to help with this effort. The only requirement is a willingness to learn and can-do attitude. Volunteers can sign up for the second session, July 21-25. Read more and sign up to volunteer on HistoriCorps’ website: http://historicorps.org/golconda2014/. For more information, please contact Amy Eller at aeller@historicorps.org or 303.893.4260, ext 225.

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is the handling of vicious animals. Police Chief Keith Robinson said the city’s policy in housing vicious animals is to quarantine them from other animals and provide them access to an outdoor exercise area. While the GVAWL facility has the capability to separate animals and move them without contact from one kennel to another, animals can not be moved to an outdoor pen without help from a caretaker.

City code does not require an outdoor area specifically. However, it is stated that all impounded animals shall be “confined in a humane manner.”

GVAWL also does not have the insurance to cover the liability of housing a vicious animal.

Lora VanRenselaar, president of the organization, said the confusion came about during the final hours before the three-way agreement was reached last fall. The agreement was urged by City Manager Ken Coleman when GVAWL asked council to release money already budgeted for shelter construction.

Council decided to issue the payments through installments after the three-way agreement was adopted.

At that time, VanRenselaar said she was told the city does not handle sick or injured animals, but rather seeks veterinary services. Therefore, she said she understood the clause that pertained to quarantining sick and injured animals would be nullified. VanRenselaar said she assumed vicious animals were excluded from the agreement as well. At the time, she also believed city leaders agreed they would utilize the old city impound for vicious animals; however, she said, city leaders deny that statement.

“ I ’m persona l ly t ak ing responsibility for this — I shepherded i t th rough , ” VanRenselaar said. “But those last 24 hours were insane.”

Police Chief Robinson noted the city has found itself in a difficult position. It ponied up $125,000 as part of a “contract for service” with GVAWL to have the shelter meet

the city’s need for an impound. Under Gunnison’s charter, city leaders may not contribute to organizations without the expectation of some service or benefit in return.

“Basically we have a private entity that built a building with us with some expectations, and now we’re trying to make our expectations meet their building,” Robinson opined.

VanRenselaar said the kennels meet all state requirements for quarantining a dangerous dog — which is determined by the “Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act” and is regulated by Colorado’s Department of Agriculture. The state does not require a vicious animal to have outdoor exercise access. Rather, it is a city requirement, she said.

An outdoor run could be installed, VanRenselaar offered, but that will cost GVAWL several thousand dollars.

Robinson said he is in the process of changing the city’s requirement, which would allow a vicious animal to go home with its owner while awaiting a court date, so long as the owner can prove it’s been vaccinated and can be contained. However, that will take the passing of ordinances, he conceded.

Currently, when an officer issues a vicious animal ticket, the animal is impounded until a court date, which could take weeks.

The three-way agreement lists several insurance requirements needing to be fulfilled by GVAWL.

However, coverage for vicious animals is not specifically listed. Still, VanRenselaar confirmed GVAWL has applied for the additional insurance to settle the matter.

Robinson and VanRenselaar said both sides are continuing talks to solidify standard operating procedures. VanRenselaar said a set of regulations has been drafted. She said there are just a few items still to be resolved — such as determining how long an animal should be held before it's vaccinated.

Robinson summarized the issues as the city and GVAWL coming from two different perspectives and trying to find common ground.

“They were setting up a shelter environment and the city operates in an impound environment,” Robinson posed. “It’s just a word, but the connotations both have a distinction which we’re kind of butting heads against and making things work.”

VanRenselaar said the city plans to start utilizing the new shelter beginning Aug. 1, but Robinson noted all operating procedures must be agreed to before the city finally moves in.

“The city put a lot of money into this, Robinson said. “The city needed a new shelter. It still needs a new shelter. This was a cheap way for us to not have to build our own. But we still have to have a working relationship.”

(Chris Rourke can be contacted at 970-641-1414 or at chris.rourke@gunnisontimes.com.)

Existing kennels at the new GVAWL shelter have not met the expectations of City of Gunnison leaders for housing vicious animals.

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jobs in the local service industry come with tips, which tend to make take-home pay higher.

Colorado voters passed Amendment 42 in 2006, which increased the state’s minimum wage from $5.15 to $6.85 and included a provision that increases the minimum wage annually, dependent upon inflation. As a result, minimum wage in Colorado has increased 17 percent since Jan. 1, 2007, and by 30 percent during the same time period for tipped employees.

The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25. This month marks five years since it was increased.

Numerous national polls show support of about 70 percent for raising the federal minimum wage to at least $10.

And a Western State Colorado University economics professor is one of more than 600 colleagues who has signed a letter directed at federal lawmakers supporting an “indexed” — or increasing with inflation — rise in the minimum wage.

Still, local business owners say that raising the minimum wage would only make it more difficult for them to get by.

Regular increases already difficult for businesses

Traci Busse, who owns Garlic Mike’s with her husband, doesn’t buy an often repeated argument among those who support a minimum wage increase — that more money in the pockets of low-wage earners will result in a noticeable increase in business.

“It doesn’t make sense to have to pay higher wages so people can

make more money to spend more money,” she said. “Then, you have to charge more.”

Busse said annual minimum wage increases in Colorado are most difficult because they occur each year in January — a slow time for business in Gunnison.

“We would all love to pay people more money,” she said. “But if we have to pay people more money, are we going to be making more money in this valley? I don’t think so. That’s what’s tough.”

G u n n i s o n ’s O l ’ M i n e r Steakhouse currently employs 38 people, said Sarah Cutrona, who owns the business with her husband. In the past, the restaurant has employed as many as 50 people.

If the minimum wage were to increase, she said Ol’ Miner likely wouldn’t be able to hire anyone for awhile.

Restaurant employees start above the minimum wage. For that reason, when it increases, Cutrona is still forced to raise wages across the board to remain above the minimum.

“Trying to give a quality meal for an affordable price becomes

difficult,” she said.

County’s wages low compared to others

An economic indicators report that Gunnison County Community Development staff has been compiling in recent months uncovered that that average earnings per job was about $35,000 in the county for 2011 and 2012. That’s the second lowest among six western Colorado counties (including Eagle, Grand, La Plata, Montrose and Routt) surveyed.

Additionally, leisure and hosp i t a l i t y jobs d i rec t l y comprised about 25 percent of the employment sector in Gunnison County. Average earnings for those jobs is about $17,000.

Magali Colburn, 22, has worked as a server at Gunnison Brewery for a couple months.

She said the living’s easy during the summer months, when visitors are in town for various events and the brewery is busy. But this coming winter, she’ll likely be forced to get two or even three jobs to get by.

Colburn said she wouldn’t oppose a minimum wage increase

but noted that places like Seattle — where she lived previously — have a higher cost of living.

“I’ve always wanted to make more money,” she said. “But I think it opens it up to having things cost more as well.”

According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average wage for waiters and waitresses on Colorado’s Western Slope is $10.48 — above both the federal and state minimum wages.

Like others interviewed for this story, Colburn believes that a large number of such jobs locally is likely reason for the minimum wage debate being all but silent here.

Colburn said that tips comprise more than 50 percent of her total earnings, and on a busy night she’ll earn as much as $130 in tips alone.

‘A piece of the puzzle’A 27-year-old Gunnison man

who asked to remain unnamed said he’s worked at a fast food chain restaurant for the last four years. While he started at minimum wage, his pay has increased with experience.

Yet, he supports a higher minimum wage because he believes it would help stimulate the local economy.

“There are very few places (to live in Gunnison) unless you have roommates,” he said, referring to the cost of living. “I’d love to travel more. I’d love to own my own business. I’d love to have a motorcycle. Everybody’s got dreams.”

His belief that higher wages among low-wage earners would be good for the economy is in line with the findings of a 2013 Center for Economic and Policy Research report that, based on other studies, notes that a modest pay increase could spur spending by low-wage

earners. “Across the country, that’s

not going be a big factor,” said Western economics professor David Plante. “In Gunnison, in a small community that has a lot of service-sector employees, it could be.”

Plante became interested in the topic of minimum wage after two former students — Catherine Ruetschlin and Trey Scott — were published for their work on poverty issues.

“As I delved into it, what I found wasn’t lining up with the simple theory,” he said. The simple theory is that a modestly higher minimum wage would mean fewer people employed. Many studies have shown the effect to be insignificant on the number of people employed in an area, though some have supported the notion, he said.

For that reason — and amid what he calls the “poor quality of economic policy debate” — Plante decided to sign the letter urging federal lawmakers to take action.

“The basic problem we have is that when the (national economic) crisis hit we had a lot of people move into poverty that haven’t come out,” he explained. “Is minimum wage the perfect policy? No way. Can it be a piece of the puzzle? Perhaps.”

He noted that many economists are torn on whether an increase is worth the cost. Yet, Plante found surprising the results of a recent Chicago Booth School poll among “top” economists in the country.

“Four-to-one, they think that minimum wage is a policy that’s worth the cost,” he said. “That’s a sea change in the field.”

(Will Shoemaker can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or editor@gunnisontimes.com)

COLORADO MINIMUM WAGE HISTORY

Effective date Minimum wage Tipped employee minimum wage

Jan. 1, 2014 $8 $4.98

Jan. 1, 2013 $7.78 $4.76

Jan. 1, 2012 $7.64 $4.62

Jan. 1, 2011 $7.36 $4.34

Jan. 1, 2010 $7.24 $4.22

Jan. 1, 2009 $7.28 $4. 26

Jan. 1, 2008 $7.02 $4

Jan. 1, 2007 $6.85 $3.83

Aug. 8, 1998 $5.15 $2.13

Data courtesy Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

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roughly 400,000 acres. Last year alone researchers mapped another 400,000 acres of newly affected forest.

“Most of that is in the La Garita area and moving up toward Monarch Pass along the Continental Divide,” said Pankratz. “The bulk of the state’s spruce beetle population is in our backyard.”

That fact has got the attention of Pat Medina, U.S. Forest Service Fire Management officer for the Gunnison Ranger District.

“We are very concerned about the fire hazard this represents,” he said. “It is across a large landscape

and we haven’t seen this kind of disturbance in the Gunnison Basin in our lifetime. It is off the scale. Having said that, we are taking steps where we can to address some of the issues that creates from a fire behavior and a fuels hazard point of view.”

The affected forests are presently in the most dangerous phase of the beetle’s progression, known as the “red stage.” This occurs in the first three to four years when dead and dry needles and fine branches remain on the standing trees, dramatically increasing the chances of a catastrophic “canopy fire” that burns at the tops of the trees.

“This intial stage has the highest potential,” said Medina. “We liken it to a grass model,

because it burns very hot and very quick, with the highest potential for fast moving, large and catastrophic fire behavior.”

Within a few years the dead trees drop their needles and small branches to the ground and enter the “gray stage.” At this point the landscape is dominated by bare, standing dead trees, and the risk of a major, erratic fire decreases.

A Western State Colorado University research project last year analyzed satellite-based measures of burn severity from 2013’s West Fork and Papoose fires in southern Colorado in relation to spruce beetle.

“We found that burn severity was increased in the first couple of years following mapped beetle outbreak, but decreased

subsequently,” said Western biology professor Jonathan Coop. “After four to six years burn severity was decreased even relative to forests with no beetle kill.”

That would seem to be a silver lining in an otherwise bleak outlook — at least until the standing dead trees begin to succumb to windfall.

“As time goes on, trees fall over and surface fuel begins to accumulate and the fire danger slowly comes back up,” said Medina. “This happens over a period of decades.”

The Forest Service is currently clearing away affected timber from roughly 1,000 acres along the margins of Hwy. 149, to ensure “safe egress”

from the area for residents of Lake City and other outlying developments in Hinsdale County in the event of a big wildfire.

Beyond l imited removal projects like this one, there are no viable options for mitigating the fire hazard over such a large landscape.

“When I go down into the southern basin and I look at that country and look at all the fuel down there available to burn, we are set up for something pretty catastrophic under the right circumstances,” said Pankratz. “The conditions in the La Garita and southern part of the basin right now are exactly the same as those that existed prior to the Papoose fire last year.”

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A8 • NEWS • Thursday, July 17, 2014 Gunnison Country Times

The Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley (CFGV) celebrated another year of grant awards made to Gunnison Valley nonprofits at its 2014 Community Grant Ceremony held last night at the University Center on the WSCU campus.

In this year’s grant cycle, the Foundation provides financial assistance to 24 nonprofit organizations doing work in the valley in the areas of arts and culture, community development, animal welfare, education, athletics and recreation and health and human service.

Foundation donors are the real heart of the grant program, making it possible to fund an amazing variety of requests for the coming year.

“Our donors make this day happen,” emphasized Pam Montgomery, executive director of the Foundation. “They entrust their gifts to us, and through our detailed application and review processes, worthy projects and organizations are selected for funding. Because of our donors’ encouragement, we are able to see and respond to the wide spectrum of local needs. The grants celebration honors both sides of the process — our generous donors and the nonprofits they support through the Foundation.”

CFGV Board President Noelle Hagan remarked, “Our nonprofits provide a limitless passion that gives our valley a real depth of caring and response to a variety of needs. The groups receiving grants this year are changing our

community by living their missions and doing meaningful work. They are truly a force for good.”

Don Haver, CFGV Board Member and long-time Chair of the Grants Committee, commented on the impact that nonprofits have on the area.

“The nonprofits here in the valley go beyond the services that government and private business can provide,” he said. “They add vigor and vitality to our community. And the Foundation, through its annual grant cycle, is able to help them maintain their essential place in community life.”

This year’s grants funded an impressive gathering of agencies. Our community will reap the benefits as these groups continue to carry on their work: Celebrate

the Beat, Center for Adult & Family Education, Center for the Arts, CSU Extension of Gunnison County, Crested Butte Community School Enrichment Program, Crested Butte Film Festival, Crested Butte Land Trust, Crested Butte Nordic Council, Crested Butte Society, Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, Gunnison Country Food Pantry, Gunnison County Nurturing Parenting Program, Gunnison/Hinsdale Confidential Advocacy Center, Gunnison Country Partners, Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League, Gunnison Valley Health Foundation, NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center, Living Journeys, Paradise Animal Welfare Society, Paradise Place Community School, Rocky Mountain Biological

Laboratory, Six Points, Stepping Stones Children’s Center, and Western State Colorado University.

The Foundation also provides an infusion of technical support and resources into the nonprofit community through its STEP (Sustainable, Tough, Efficient, Purposeful) Nonprofit Program. Area consultants donate pro-bono hours to groups that apply for help and advice in certain areas, like finance, board building, strategic planning, and governance. Information may be found at www.cfgv.org.

To learn more about the Foundation, to become a donor, or to volunteer, please call 970-641-8837 or 970-349-5966 or visit the Foundation’s website at www.cfgv.org.

Two nonprofit organizations who have been providing similar services in the Gunnison Valley have become one.

The Center for Restorative Practices (CRP) and the Gunnison/Hinsdale Confidential Advocacy Center (GHCAC) — formerly the Jubilee House — officially merged on May 1. Project Hope of Gunnison Valley, a 501(c)3 organization, is now the primary provider of services for local victims of relationship violence, sexual assault and child abuse.

Not long after new executive directors took the helm of

each organization in 2012 — Christie Weichsel of CRP and Karen Williams of GHCAC — conversations turned to a merger. The organizations, which had offices located across the street from each other in Gunnison, were marketing services to the same clients and writing grant proposals to the same funders.

“Salaries, rent, insurance — we knew that money could go directly toward clients rather than to competing nonprofit organizations,” Weichsel said. “It was confusing for the community and for grantors.”

Karen Williams will serve as Project Hope’s executive director, and Weichsel now oversees the organization’s board of directors, which contains a mix of members from the two merged nonprofits. The organization will provide a wide range of services, including counseling, confidential advocacy, and the provision of emergency food, clothing and shelter, to an estimated 130 clients in Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties in the coming year. The administration of restorative practices for youth, which was previously handled by CRP, will be taken over by

Gunnison Valley’s Juvenile Services Department starting on Oct. 1.

Williams is focusing her efforts on launching a $500,000 capital campaign, with the intent of purchasing a local home for victims. Currently, individuals in crisis who need short-term shelter are placed in area hotels or private homes.

Project Hope also plans to improve their services for child victims in the near future, through the purchase of necessary forensic equipment. Current procedures require that children be driven to

Montrose for evaluation, even if an offense is committed locally.

“A child that is victimized is transported by law for an interview and an exam. It is like moving a little crime scene,” Weichsel said.

In the meantime, the two women are settling into their new roles, and celebrating new beginnings.

P ro j e c t H o p e m a y b e contacted at www.hope4gv.org, 970.641.2712, or info@hope4gv.org. Individuals in crisis may also call a 24-hour crisis line: 970.275.1193, or 911.

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Gunnison Country Times Thursday, July 17, 2014 • NEWS• A9

Slightly fewer animals, quite a bit higher prices.

That description sums up the 4-H Livestock Auction at this year’s Cattlemen’s Days.

Al l to ld , there were 44 animals sold at this year ’s a u c t i o n , h e l d S a t u r d a y afternoon in the Fred Field M u l t i - p u r p o s e B u i l d i n g , ranging from market steers and hogs to lambs, goats, chickens and rabbits. Across the board, however, the prices those animals garnered from the 62 livestock buyers rose from a year ago — in some cases by more than 100 percent.

“The 2014 Gunnison Junior Livestock Sale was a grand event,” said Eric McPhail, the head of the CSU Extension Office for Gunnison County. “Kids sold their home-raised animals for top dollar, showing once again that the Gunnison c o m m u n i t y s u p p o r t s i t s rural heritage and the future generat ion of agr icul tural producers.”

Steers, some of which netted their young owners more than a $5,000 pay-day, sold for an average of $4.40 a pound this year, compared to $3.57 a pound last year, McPhail

reported. Hogs sold for $10.15 per

pound, a 33 percent increase over 2013 sale prices. Across the board, average sale prices were up. Chickens and rabbits both sold for more than $1,000 an animal.

I n s o m e c a s e s , b u y e r s purchased an animal and then donate it right back to its seller — to either keep as part of his or her herd, or to sell again at market.

“ T h e m a r k e t l i v e s t o c k projects develop not only character building skills and life lessons, but also a nice savings account for our kids to start them out on their adult life,” McPhail said.

This year’s Grand Champion Market Steer was raised by Calvin Sabrowski. He did not sell at the livestock auction because young Sabrowski plans to enter the animal in other livestock shows this year.

Buyers of the remainder of the grand champion animals included Deldorita Ranches (hog) , Ronald McCutchin (lamb), Double Heart Ranch (goat), Nick Noble (chickens) and Gunnison Veter inary Clinic (rabbits).

John Roberts Motor Works and Gears Inc. picked up the reserve grand champion steer, while Moncrief Ranches and Benson Sotheby’s purchased the runner-up hog and lamb, respectively.

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Prices up from last year

Colleen Vader bids during Saturday’s 4-H livestock auction.Photo by Chris Rourke

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A10 • NEWS • Thursday, July 17, 2014 Gunnison Country Times

Rita Merrigan, an English Language Learners teacher at Gunnison Elementary School, joined an American delegation of 30 award-winning educators on a field study of China from June 20-28, as part of the 2014 National Education Association Foundation’s Global Learning Fellowship. The fellowship is a year-long learning journey, during which educators built their global competency skills, or the capacity and disposition to understand and act on issues of global significance.

“In order for students to be prepared for the global age, their educators must be equipped with the knowledge, skills and disposition to teach in the global age,” said Harriet Sanford, president and CEO of the NEA Foundation. “Our G loba l Lea rn ing Fe l lows program has an intentional focus on supporting educators as they strengthen their global competencies — investigating t h e w o r l d b e y o n d o n e ’s i m m e d i a t e e n v i ro n m e n t ; r e c o g n i z i n g m u l t i p l e perspectives; communicating ideas effectively with diverse audiences; and taking action to improve conditions.”

Merrigan said global learning means preparing students for the world of the future.

“Students we teach today will experience an interactive world which is much more connected and interlaced with everyone everywhere,” she added. “The world they will live and work in will be much smaller than it is today, so learning about and interacting with other cultures will open doors and build relationships they will need in the future.

Merrigan said people have asked, “Why China?”

“I answer, ‘Why not China?’” s h e c o u n t e r e d . “ C h i n a represents so much in so many ways, trade import and export,

banking, technology — all relationships which have already been established with the USA. Our students will work with Chinese and other multinational business countries in the future.”

S h e s a i d s h e a l s o finds Chinese history to be fascinating, and everyone can learn from anywhere they go.

“ M y e x p e r i e n c e w a s fabulous, mostly because of the other educators I met at the schools in Beijing and Xi’an and especially those whom I was traveling with,” Merrigan said.

The in te rna t iona l f i e ld study in China included visits to schools in Bei j ing and

GCEA, CB see light of solar garden

Gunnison County Electric Association (GCEA) and the Town of Crested Butte hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony this past Thursday for a new community solar garden, located on town property. Pictured here are (l-r) COO Roger Grogg of GCEA, Crested Butte Town Manager Todd Crossett, GCEA District 1 Director Greg Wiggins, Crested Butte Building & Zoning Director Bob Gillie, Mayor Aaron Huckstep, GCEA CEO Mike McBride, Mayor Pro-tem Jim Schmidt and Public Works Director Rodney Due.

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Merrigan returns from China

Gunnison teacher Rita Merrigan is pictured here before China’s Great Wall holding some ever-popular reading material.

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Xi’an to provide educators with structured opportunities t o o b s e r v e h i g h q u a l i t y instruction and to interact with Chinese teachers and administrators. It also included opportunities to investigate China’s historical and cultural significance.

In preparation, the Fellows completed an online course t o p ro v i d e t h e m w i t h a framework to contextualize their experiences in China by examining the impact of its

historical and cultural legacies on contemporary Chinese society and educational system.

T h e F e l l o w s a r e n o w br ing ing the i r knowledge home, with a lesson plan, unit plan, or full curriculum i n t e g r a t e d w i t h g l o b a l competency skills. By creating this plan, and then sharing with educators around the world via an open source platform, they are contributing to an increas ing f i e ld o f knowledge on this topic.

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A partially completed “earthship” home in the Panoview Park neighborhood south of Gunnison is in the midst of being deconstructed. The project, which resulted in a lawsuit being filed by Gunnison County in an attempt to see it razed, has been called an eyesore by neighbors after years without progress being made. Owner Eric Krawczyk indicated this week that he’s found a buyer, who is taking steps to remove the wall — built of tires filled with rammed earth. Krawczyk, who now lives in Massachusetts, said the deed is expected to be transferred to the new owner upon a second payment, expected to take place this week. A trial date in the lawsuit still is scheduled for July 30, but Deputy County Attorney Art Trezise said that a suit against the new owner could be filed if the half-built structure isn’t fully removed.

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Another one is in the books.

The 114th edition o f C a t t l e m e n ’s Days, Gunnison’s celebratory ode to the Old West and its living manifestations of today, went off with flying colors last week. It’d be difficult to overstate how great an event this has been for our community, local businesses, residents as well as summertime visitors. This year’s episode was simply as good as it could get.

I’d like to extend a hearty congratulations to the Cattlemen’s Days Committee, the Gunnison County CSU Extension Office, 4-H leaders, Tough Enough to Wear Pink organizers, sponsors and everybody else who played a role in putting on this year’s festivities.

It takes an enormous amount of work, most of it done by unpaid volunteers, and the one thing I don’t want their “jobs” to be is thankless. So, on behalf of the Gunnison Valley, thank you — all of you — who had a hand in Cattlemen’s Days 2014. Your efforts are appreciated and do not go unnoticed.

I know planning is already underway for next year’s big show. Margo Patton Blair, who soon will become the first female Cattlemen’s Days president (and whose enthusiasm and energy for this community and its signature event is both unbridled and

infectious), has a notebook she’s filling with ideas on ways to make things run even smoother in the future.

This type of never-ending pursuit of i m p ro v e m e n t , I believe, is what keeps people coming back. Rest ing on your laurels is what makes great events fade into

mediocrity or, worse, obscurity. That is a fate surely not to befall upon our beloved Cattlemen’s Days.

Even so, I couldn’t help but turn my attention this week to the future — not just of rodeos and carnivals, but of the county-owned fairgrounds facility that for the other 51 weeks of the year has something other than Cattlemen’s Days going on.

It’s no secret that there has been a lot of talk, for a lot of years, about the concept of moving the fairgrounds. The picturesque open meadow on the east entrance to town, adjacent to the Pioneer Museum, is the location most often pointed to as the “perfect” place for just such a hallmark of our community.

The talk isn’t going away. But it’s still mostly in whispers or behind closed doors, the type of conversation that starts with “boy, wouldn’t it be great for the community if” and ends with some type of “but.”

I wonder if now isn’t the time to finally air this discussion openly,

to publicly debate the future of this key public facility.

A few stars are aligned, I think, that make now the time to finally run this idea up the flagpole of public opinion, to fully engage in a process of weighing pros and cons, assessing feasibility and judging alternatives.

One of these stars is that the City of Gunnison is embarking upon a comprehensive update to its publicly-driven master plan. Open meetings have been scheduled for July 21, 22 and 23 to solicit the community’s feedback on the character, direction and goals of the city.

Not only is the current fairgrounds facility smack-dab in the middle of the city — what would you do with that property, were it to be “re-developed?” — but so is the most-often talked about relocation parcel referenced above.

Similarly, Gunnison County has assembled a “Community Builders” team that is working with the Sonoran Institute on creating a vision for this valley’s future — and, presumably, identifying steps that could be taken that would help enact this vision.

Could a new fairgrounds/events center facility be the type of amenity that helps create a more vibrant community, economically, socially and otherwise, year-round? That’s a fair and legitimate question.

We know Western State Colorado University leaders have taken numerous bold steps in the

past few years, and continue to do so, to put the institution’s future on as solid footing as they can.

Likewise, up in the northern end of the valley, two significant efforts are underway at bringing bigger and better amenities to their communities. The Biery-Witt (formerly Mt. Crested Butte Performing Arts) Center is in the home stretch of a capital campaign that will bring a new theater and convention facility to the ski area base in 2017. And the Crested Butte Center for the Arts is planning a 23,000 square foot expansion to its 24-year-old facility that leaders say is “responsive to the needs of our local and tourist audience, families and arts and civic organizations.”

In regards to Gunnison’s main summertime event, and the facility that serves as a hub for so many other community activities throughout the year, are we satisfied with the way things are? Could a relocated fairgrounds not only be a bigger and better facility, but also a catalyst for other amenities that would become invaluable assets to our community?

I think this is a conversation w e s h o u l d s t a r t h a v i n g … tomorrow. Today, with Cattlemen’s Days 2014 freshly seared into our collective memories, let’s just say, “Well done folks. Well done.”

(Chris Dickey can be reached at 970.641.1414 or publisher@gunnisontimes.com.)

An initiative to fund a facilitator to help define the relationship between three local groups in the business of promoting the Gunnison Valley has expanded into much more than county leaders first envisioned.

In April, Gunnison County Commis s ione r s approved spending up to $10,000 in Local Marketing District (LMD) funds to hire a facilitator to identify ways for improving communication and cooperation between the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association and chambers of commerce at both ends of the valley.

The LMD and the TA were both created after Gunnison County voters approved a lodging tax increase from 2 to 4 percent in 2002. While the LMD — the board of which is simply the commissioners wearing a different hat — is a government organization funded entirely by those lodging tax revenues, the TA is a private nonprofit intended to market the valley and provide services to the two chambers. The county provides significant financial support to the chambers, while the TA is funded by an annual allocation from the LMD.

Commissioners noted in April that in recent years, a push-pull relationship has developed between the TA and chambers, and the friction may be the result of the fact that respective roles and responsibilities were never clearly defined.

But a request for an additional

$8,500 was approved by the commissioners Tuesday, after Communi ty Deve lopment Director Russ Forrest explained that Managing Results LLC — the hired third-party facilitator — was seeking additional time and money to complete the project. That’s, in part, because the task at hand had grown in scope to be about much more than simply defining roles.

While the original intent of the effort sounded like a limited attempt to solve a very specific problem (friction between the TA and the chambers and how to get them to better work together), county leaders seem to have decided to come at it through the side door by first identifying broad goals and then looking for consensus about how to reach them. The danger there is that the original problem gets lost and none of the organizational and jurisdictional issues are addressed. It also starts to look like a duplication of previous — and expensive — studies.

A 2011 Radcliffe Co. report sought to assess how well the TA was serving the county. Radcliffe found that strategic partnership with local governments, local chambers of commerce and active board participation are all key to success. Sounds a lot like the type of assessment we could hear from the effort that’s now underway.

From the beginning, this initiative has raised eyebrows among some in the tourism industry.

First, there was a question about whether LMD dollars should be utilized for this purpose. Some also have raised concern that the public has been barred from attending meetings with the facilitators. Questions about why Managing Results LLC was hired without a bid process have been raised. Then, it was noted Tuesday that the commissioners’ meeting packet — available to the public every week and chock full of memos, background information and reports related to topics on the current agenda — gave no indication that the $8,500 request was up for consideration.

Tuesday, County Attorney David Baumgarten opined that nothing in Colorado statute or within the ballot language that formed the LMD bars use of those funds for an effort such as this. County Manager Matthew Birnie also stated that it is standard practice to retain professional help of this sort in a no-bid process.

We also see no problem with LMD funds being used to hash out differences between the three groups. The LMD, after all, is for marketing the valley, and isn’t a well-defined relationship between the groups tasked with carrying out that function crucial? Further, there does not seem to be very widespread — or at least vocal — public concern, even among lodging owners, about how the LMD money is being spent.

We also don’t find fault with the public being barred from initial meetings with the facilitator, so long as reports are made available and decisions vetted with ample opportunity for public input.

And as for the hiring of Managing Results LLC, this kind of process — identifying desired results then making a plan for how to get there and who will do what — is something the county has done for all its various departments. We see such an approach as bringing the TA in line with how things are typically done in Gunnison County government.

However, given the attention this process has drawn, we’re concerned that a wri t ten explanation of the dollar amount being requested, along with the reasons why, did not appear in this week’s commissioners packet. Why the information wasn’t included, we’re not sure. But the situation certainly does not bode well for open and transparent government and appears to be a cloaked attempt at obtaining the desired result while avoiding criticism.

We are reassured that the motion to approve additional funds contained the wording “to bring the project to completion.” We take that to mean another request for funding is unlikely.

Still, at the end of the day, we’d like to see the problem solved that the facilitators first set out to fix.

Chris Dickey

Gunnison Country Times Thursday, July 17, 2014 • NEWS• A13

LETTERSFormer sheriff lays rumors to rest

Editor:A few thoughts from the

former sheriff: Election time is once again here, and along with the normal activities, the rumor mill is hard at work. I served as your sheriff for 24 years and always tried to keep my political beliefs to myself as I knew I served all the people and my directions came from the Consti tut ion, Statutes of the State of Colorado and the laws of the county of Gunnison. I ran unopposed for four election cycles and I attribute this to the way I conducted business; I was un-biased with the public as well as employees. I considered it an honor to serve. Respect and integri ty were at the forefront of operations. I chose to retire after 40 years in the law enforcement business, and try to take life at a slower pace. So far I haven’t been too successful in the slowing down end of retirement.

Rumors and speculat ion are part of the process when it comes to the candidate, and after a great deal of thought, I have chosen to support Scott Jackson in his bid for sheriff as I feel his integrity and honesty are second to none.

There are some rumors that need to be addressed, thus this letter. The rumors are directed toward me and my family with implications toward Scott and his judgment.

Elect ion of a candidate should be based on his ability, knowledge, desire to do the job and serve honorably. This being said rumors are always present but there is a big distinction between rumor and fact as we will see during this election process, not only on the national and state levels but county level as well.

The rumor I wish to address is the one I have heard on numerous occasions and it goes something like this. “Murdie is supporting Jackson because Besecker fired his daughter.He (Murdie) wi l l become

the Undersheriff and give his daughter her job back.”

My answer to this is as follows: I remember when President Johnson referred to his continuing as president. He stated “I will not seek nor will I accept my party’s nomination to the office etc.” This is my feeling exactly. I have neither sought nor would I accept the Undersheriff ’s position. Those who continue to exploit this rumor should talk to me as the Undersheriff ’s position is not on my planning agenda nor will it ever be. As to my daughter, y e s , she was t e rmina t ed from the Sheriff ’s Office after what in my personal opinion was a to ta l ly inadequate investigation, but again, this is only my opinion. I felt there were many avenues overlooked which shou ld have been considered and were summarily disregarded, but then again what do I know.

As a parent we can only hope for the best for our children. When they become adults we should support them as best we can. When they make mistakes we should support them, not condone their actions and blame what happened on someone else. Accept the good with the bad, analyze the circumstances and get on in life. Did she make mistakes? Yes. Will she admit them? Yes. Will I admit them? Yes. Does this make it any more correct? No; but her even thinking about getting her job back is pure fiction. She has moved on with her life and I just wish everyone at the Sheriff ’s Office would do the same; it’s way too early in the process for desperation politics and they have no place in the process. Let’s stick to facts; I am sure there are lots of them out there that will be of interest to all.

I am suppor t ing Sco t t Jackson as I feel he is the most qualified man for the job and for no other reason.

Richard L. MurdieGunnison County Sheriff

(Retired)

Tredway asks for support of mill levy override

Editor:I am wri t ing this le t ter

to express my support for a mi l l l evy over r ide ba l lo t initiative, to improve school f u n d i n g . T h e G u n n i s o n Watershed School Board of Education approved a request made by the Mill Levy Study Committee to move forward on this initiative. I, personally, have been contempla t ing the question of a mill levy overr ide for months, as I participated on the Mill Levy S tudy Commit tee . I have thought about the impact of a mill levy increase from the perspective of a taxpayer, a homeowner, a business owner, a past Gunnison Watershed S c h o o l D i s t r i c t s t u d e n t and parent, and as a school district employee for more than 30 years. When I was hired as the superintendent of schools, I was hired to be the instructional leader of the district. I was hired to help elevate our school district to a new level, but I be l ieve inadequate school funding is hampering those efforts. We have worked hard over the past few years to build a team with everyone working together to achieve the district mission, “Ensure all students are successful.” Today, I believe we have a strong team in place, but the lack of funding is beginning to have a negative impact on our schools and students.

As I ref lect on the past five years, and look to the future, I believe we are at a c ross road . Over the pas t f i v e y e a r s t h e G u n n i s o n Watershed School Distr ict h a s b e e n u n d e r f u n d e d , based on a funding formula in the State Const i tut ion, b y a l m o s t $ 8 m i l l i o n . Last year alone the school d i s t r i c t was under funded by $2.1 million. Because we h a v e b e e n u n d e r f u n d e d , the administrat ive council and the board of education

have been required to make cuts to programs, staff and capital spending, across the district. The funding shortfall has required us to be more e f f i c i ent , but i t has a l so required us to make some tough choices to keep the district afloat. At this point I do not believe the cuts we have made are sustainable, if we want to continue to be a high functioning school district. We have been creative keeping the cuts away from students but we are spending our fund balance (savings) and the cuts we have made a re beg inn ing to have a negative impact on student achievement.

I believe I was hired, as superintendent, to work with the staff to move the district forward, not to dismantle district programs. I believe the GWSD staff needs to use their energy, creativity and initiative to build, not tear down. We have heard from the state that the new low funding levels are going to be “the new normal.” After listening to the legislature for the past five years, I do not believe that our state government will help us with this funding crisis. The legislators understand t h a t C o l o r a d o i s p o o r l y funding education, currently 43rd in the nation, and they are not making the necessary a d j u s t m e n t s . B e c a u s e o f the outdated state funding formula, our school district is currently 25 percent below the state average. I believe that if this funding problem is going to be solved, it will be up to the Gunnison Valley community to come together and solve it.

T h e M i l l L e v y S t u d y C o m m i t t e e e s t a b l i s h e d t h r e e p r i o r i t i e s t o b e addressed by a mi l l l evy overr ide : mainta ining our infras tructure , support ing a s t rong cur r i cu lum and i m p l e m e n t i n g s u c c e s s f u l l e a r n i n g t h r o u g h programming in the district. As a long-time member of the community, I am 100 percent

behind those priorities and a mill levy override initiative for the school d i s t r ic t . I believe that mill levy funds, spent responsibly, with proper oversight, would al low us to move forward and put staff and programs in place to ensure al l s tudents are successful. As a professional educator and a long- t ime community member, I believe a mill levy override will be an investment for students and an investment in the future of our community. I look forward to continued conversations a n d g e t t i n g a d d i t i o n a l community input prior to the board of education certifying the ballot language.

Thank you,Doug Tredway

Gunnison Valley resident

Fireworks make vacation enjoyable

Editor:I just read the article about

the July 4 fireworks display that we thoroughly enjoyed! We are from Conway, Ark., and are here on vacation, camping at the Gunnison K O A . We t h o u g h t t h e f ireworks were incredible! I was very surprised to read that the entire show was put on by volunteers! Great job Gunnison Rotary! This is our fourth summer to spend time in Gunnison and we have found everyone to be friendly and welcoming. We will be back!

Velda & Barry Lueders Conway, Ark.

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ESTATE SALES

ESTATE SALE Sat July 19 (8a-2p) All Must GO! 33 Cty Rd 51.

60 years of accumulated tools- auto and heavy equip, here’s a snapshot: landscap-ing: spades, rakes, shovels, hoses; con-crete: hand trowels, finishing tools, floats; electrical: delta drill press, 6ft wood lave, 12in wood planer, 20in ban saw, 2hp milling machine, grinder on stand, multiple battery booster/testers, table saws, reciprocating saws, 25ton shop press, shopvacs, exten-sion cords, halogen floor lamps, concrete coring machine (3 size bits), rolls of wiring, junction boxes; Gas Powered: AC Gen-erator, wacker/packer, chainsaw, propane tanks, weed eaters; Air Compressors and Equip: 60 Gal, 20 hp portable, 1hp, all accessories, spray guns; Tools and Misc: come-along, fans, rebar cutter, floor jacks, wheelbarrow, winch, PA system, socket sets, benches, handsaws, ladders(3-40 ft), survey equip, tow/ratchet straps; iron worker/Welding: Arc, Oxcyetilin, tracktorch, shop stands, dollies, 5th wheel truck hitch; Engine/Car Parts: 350 Chevy and Trans, and much more.7/17

HELP WANTED

Position Opening-Recreation AssistantThe City of Gunnison Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for a Recreation Assistant, a full-time regular position. The incumbent in this position will serve as a front desk receptionist along with coordinating Swimming Lessons.The entry level wage for this position is $13.03 with an excellent benefit package. For a detailed job description please contact the Gunnison Parks and Rec Department at the Gunnison Community Center, 200

E. Spencer Ave., 641-8060 or trish@cityofgunnison-co.gov. Application deadline is July 25. Please submit an application, cover letter, resume and references to the address above. All applicants must sign a release for a background check. The City of Gunnison is an equal opportunity employer.7/17-7/24

FULL TIME GLAZIER WANTED to start work immediately with Gunnison Glass. Construction or glazing experience pre-ferred but not necessary. The right applicant will be hard working, motivated with great customer service skills. The successful candidate will be working in shop as well as installation in the field. Pay dependent upon experience. Please email resume to amy@gunnisonglass.com or stop by the office during working hours M-F 8-5 with Resume.7/17-7/24

Gunnison County seeks a qualified per-son to fill a 40 hour/week Administrative Assistant III position. The successful can-didate will perform administrative functions in support of not only the Airport Manager but various operations of the Airport for 28 hrs/wk and will provide administrative support for the County Managers office for 12 hrs/wk. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as demonstrated ability to work effectively with Microsoft Office programs and to conduct internet research; good verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrat-ed accuracy with spelling and punctuating the English language; and a demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting practices. Within 30 days of hire, the successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a criminal history record check without disqualifying criminal offenses, and a security threat assessment.

This position pays $16.46/hr upon hire, with a possible 5% increase after the first six months of a 12-month probationary period. Includes the full County benefit package.

The job description, a Gunnison County Employment Application, and a Transporta-tion Security Administration (TSA) notice can be downloaded from the Countys website at www.gunnisoncounty.org , under the Employment Opportunities tab.

Please mail application, with cover letter and resume, along with a completed TSA

notice to:Debbie Moore, HR DirectorGunnison County200 E. Virginia AvenueGunnison, Colorado 81230, or

Email to dmoore@gunnisoncounty.org, or Fax to: (970) 641-7618

Applications will be accepted until the posi-tion is filled.7/17

Public Health Division of Gunnison County Dept of Health & Human Services has immediate opening for an intermit-tent part time position for the Nurturing Parenting Program Parent Facilitator (NPP).

NPP is a family-strengthening program for parents and children with parenting classes meeting Thursday evenings from 4:30 to 8:30, for 16 weeks, offered twice a year. The fall program for parents of children ages 0-5 will begin September 4th, 2014 and run until December 18th, 2014.

Education: Bachelors degree prepared in related field to human services. Two years of work experience in related fields may substitute for Bachelors degree. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work well in a group setting, and past teaching experience preferred. Spanish bilingual skills essential.

The job description and a Gunnison County Employment Application, can be down-loaded from the Countys website at www.gunnisoncounty.org , under the Employment Opportunities tab.

Please mail application to:Carol WorrallGunnison County Public Health225 N. Pine StreetGunnison, Colorado 81230, or

Email to cworrall@gunnisoncounty.org , or Fax to: (970) 641-8346

Applications accepted until Aug 7th, 2014 at 4:30 P.M.7/17-7/31

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Public Health Division of Gunnison County Dept. of Health & Human Services has immediate opening for an intermittent part time position for the Nurturing Parenting Program Child Facilitator (NPP).

NPP is a family-strengthening program for parents and children with parenting classes meeting Thursday evenings from 4:30 to 8:30, for 16 weeks, offered twice a year. The fall program for parents of children ages 0-5 will begin September 4th, 2014 and run until December 18th, 2014.

High School education or equivalent is required. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work well in a group setting, and experience working with young children preferred.

The job description and a Gunnison County Employment Application, can be down-loaded from the Countys website at www.gunnisoncounty.org , under the Employment Opportunities tab.

Please mail application to:Carol WorrallGunnison County Public Health225 N. Pine StreetGunnison, Colorado 81230, or

Email to cworrall@gunnisoncounty.org , or Fax to: (970) 641-8346

Applications accepted until Aug 7th, 2014 at 4:30 P.M.7/17-7/31

Gunnison WatershedSchool District RE1JAssistant Cross Country Coach -

CBHS & CBMSAssistant Cross Country Coaches needed for Crested Butte High School and Crested Butte Middle School. Job starts mid August

through October.

Head Girls Basketball Coach - CBHSHead coach needed for high school girl’s basketball. Season starts mid November

through February.

Secretary - CBCSShould be motivated, organized, and task-oriented. Experience with Microsoft Office and databases. Comfortable interacting

with staff, grade K-12 students, parents and community.

Secretary - GCSComputer skills, experience with PC and

databases. Good organization skills, ability to multi-task. Comfortable interacting with 1st-

8th grade staff, students and parents

ELL EA - GESProvide Spanish translation of district-wide correspondence. Works directly with ELL

students. Position is 6.5 hours a day. Requires associate degree, 24 hours college

credit, or demonstrated proficiency in the Work-Keys assessment. Experience with

interpreting and translation required. Fluency in Spanish required.

Music Teacher - CBCS.86 FTE music teacher position. Applicants must be licensed in the state of Colorado with an endorsement in K-12 music. Will

teach 5th grade piano, middle school band and high school guitar and piano.

Math Teacher - GHSSecondary math teacher at GHS. Applicants

must be licensed in the state of Colorado with an endorsement in mathematics.

Position is full time with benefits.

Please contact:Superintendent’s Office

Shawna Campos 800 N. Boulevard • 970-641-7760scampos@gunnisonschools.net

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GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH has the following openings, at the HOSPITAL: 1 PRN Admissions Representative, 1 PRN Chart Audit RN, 1 FT Medical Technologist, 1 PRN Registered Nurse, 1 PT Registered

Nurse in Operating Room, 1 FT Marketing & Communications Coordinator. At HOME MEDICAL SERVICES: 1 PRN C.N.A. for our Lake City Service Area. At SENIOR CARE CENTER: 1 PRN Staff Nurse (LPN or RN), 1 PRN Life Enrichment Provider. Please visit our website for more in-depth position descriptions and specific qualifica-tion requirements and to apply online http://jobs.gunnisonvalleyhealth.org, or call HR for questions 970-641-1456.7/17

Subway has multiple positions currently available.

Subway General Manager:We are seeking a friendly, motivated indi-vidual to oversee day-to-day operations of our Subway Restaurant, including directing staff, and ensuring that food safety, product preparation and cleanliness standards are maintained.

Subway Assistant Manager:We are currently looking for a friendly and ambitious person to assist the General Manager in the daily operations of our Subway Restaurant.

We are also seeking crew members to join our team.

We offer competitive pay; retirement plan; paid vacation; flexible schedule. Please send resume to: gjrestaurants@yahoo.com and apply online at mysubwaycareer.com.7/17

King Systems Crested Butte loca-tion is looking for a Lead Audio/Video Technician to provide on-site installation services of basic to complex audio and video systems. Duties: Customer management, installation management, and Install cable, infrastruc-ture and hardware such as LCD Display, TVs, projectors, sound systems, and computers classroom AV Systems including active boards and wall mounted projec-tion systems. Set up video conferencing systems. Experience a must.

Skills/Qualifications: Experience in resi-dential/commercial systems installation is required. In order for us to be able to utilize your services we must have references with a resume. Must provide own tools. Some specialty tools will be provided as needed. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and be able to provide identification. Please submit resumes to nicci.moralez@kingsystemsllc.com7/17-7/31

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Property inspection company is seeking a Field Rep. to service Gunnison, CO & surrounding areas to perform residen-tial property inspections. No licensing required. Experience is preferred and some construction background is helpful. Training is available. Field Rep. is responsible for accurate and timely completion and submis-sion of field reports of the residential proper-ties via our website. Field Rep. will obtain photos and measurements accurately and efficiently. Please send resume with contact information at resumes@nationalis.com.7/17-7/24

Part-time Legal Assistant Gunnison law firm seeks organized, courteous individual 2 days/week to serve as a legal assistant. Previous office experience and/or college degree or paralegal certification preferred but not required. Pay DOE. Email resume and cover letter to info@gunnisonlaw.net.7/17

Six Points is seeking a dedicated, dependable, experienced Retail Sales Manager to develop and manage opera-tions in the new Thrift Store and assist with move and Grand Opening. Business degree and/or experience with store management, cash register, budgeting, business plan, marketing/advertising and customer service. Full-time salaried position starting 8/1/14 (includes Saturdays). Visit http://sixpoints-gunnison.org7/17-7/24

Service Provider: Six Points seeks a dedicated professional to provide hands-on assistance for adults with developmental disabilities to provide personal care, house-hold assistance, mentoring/scheduling, transportation, and community accessibility. Must be detail oriented, computer literate and be a compassionate, organized team player. Experience in social services, teach-ing or nursing preferred. 3/4 to full-time including some evenings and weekends. Paid time off and benefits after orientation. See www.sixpointsgunnison.org.7/17-7/24

LOST AND FOUND

SUNGLASSES LOST AT BAY OF CHICK-ENS BEACH: Lost a pair of polarized prescription sunglasses, blue frames with black lenses on July 12. Call Laura at 970-759-9203 if found.7/17-7/31

PETS

Up For Adoption: Male kitten, 7 weeks old, tan and white. Very sweet and playful, he loves to cuddle. If you would like to adopt me please call Neighborhood Services at 641-8242.7/17

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For Sale By Owner: Awesome master bedroom suite with his-and-hers each 3/4-bath and walk-in closets. Open-style dining room, family room and living room with hardwood floors. Large island kitchen with granite counter-tops. 2-guest bedrooms and full bath. Laundry room, mud room and 2-car garage. Relaxing beverage-sipping patio with amazing views of Ohio Creek Valley and majestic mountain. All on 6.8 acres. Truly a wonderful mountain home! 719-251-3644 or 719-250-4886.7/17-8/28

CONDO FOR SALE296 S. 5th St., Gunnison

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!Volunteers needed for the Gunnison Coun-cil for the Arts! Call 641-4029 to discuss your interests and our needs!1/21-tfn

Paradise Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) We need volunteers for fund raising events, foster homes, answering phones, assisting

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Partners: Volunteer Mentors for Youth Partners has a waiting list of young people who would like to spend time with a positive, adult role model. Males especially needed. Call Partners at 641-5513.6/28-tfn

Partners - GV Mentors is seeking two volunteer board members. Interested applicants must sincerely care about adding value to the lives of local youth, contribute approximately six hours of time per month to furthering the mentoring mission, commit to the fiduciary duties of a volunteer board member, and ensure the sustainability of the organization through governance and fund raising. Please contact Tina, 970-641-5513, for more information.3/13-tfn

Volunteer to help homeless animals. Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League has varied opportunities, including foster care, phone and computer work, coordinat-ing volunteer work, and helping with small feral-cat colonies. Help from one to six hours a week. Call Lora at 275.0788.7/28-tfn

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

COMBINED NOTICE - MAILINGCRS SECTION 38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2014-015

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On April 29, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust de-scribed below to be recorded in the County of Gunnison records.Original Grantor(s): THOMAS M STOEHROriginal Beneficiary(ies): BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FED-ERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIA-TION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICADate of Deed of Trust: October 21, 2010County of Recording: GunnisonRecording Date of Deed of Trust: November 12, 2010Recording Information (Reception Number): 601932 Original Principal Amount: $358,250.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $327,091.65

Pursuant to CRS Section 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property to be foreclosed is:ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH.Also known by street and number as: 480 11th Street, Irwin, CO 81224.THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on

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Wednesday, 08/27/2014, at Treasurer’s Of-fice, Suite T, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication: 7/10/2014Last Publication: 8/7/2014Name of Publication: Gunnison Country Times

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY AND/OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF CERTAIN SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DE-TERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED;

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.DATE: 04/29/2014Melody Marks, Public Trustee in and for the County of Gunnison, State of ColoradoBy: Teresa Brown, Deputy Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:Holly Decker #32647Toni Dale #30580Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., #250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155Attorney File # 14-914-25984The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION

LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COM-MITMENT IS DESCRIBED AS ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF GUNNISON, AND STATE OF COLORADO AND BEING DESCRIBED IN A DEED DATED 05/25/2006 AND RECORDED 06/06/2006 AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 565821 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE COUNlY AND STATE SET FORTH ABOVE, AND REFERENCED AS FOLLOWS:

ALL THE REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF GUNNISON AND STATE OF COLORADO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 15, AND 16, BLOCK 20, TOWN OF IRWIN, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF FILED SEPTEMBER 6,1894 AS RECEPTION NO. 70551, COUNTY OF GUNNISON, STATE OF COLORADO.

PARCEL NO. 3179-340-09-003

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATIONCRS SECTION 38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2014-014

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On April 22, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust de-scribed below to be recorded in the County of Gunnison records.Original Grantor(s): Ian Shaw MasonOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Metrocities Mort-gage, LLC, a limited liability companyCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: ALS Group 04Date of Deed of Trust: October 20, 2005County of Recording: GunnisonRecording Date of Deed of Trust: October 20, 2005Recording Information (Reception Number): 559545 Original Principal Amount: $75,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $73,677.11

Pursuant to CRS Section 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property to be foreclosed is:Condominium Unit B, MOUNTAIN SHEL-TERS CONDOMINIUMS, according to the Condominium Map recorded April 10, 1996 Reception No. 467052, and according to the Declaration Establishing Mountain Shelters Condominiums recorded April 10, 1996 in Book 781 at Page 231, County of Gunnison, State of Colorado.Also known by street and number as: 55 Ender Place Unit B, Crested Butte, CO 81224.THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/20/2014, at Treasurer’s Of-fice, Suite T, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication: 7/3/2014Last Publication: 7/31/2014Name of Publication: Gunnison Country TimesIF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.DATE: 04/22/2014Melody Marks, Public Trustee in and for the County of Gunnison, State of Colorado

By: Teresa Brown, Deputy Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:Joseph Murr #14427Bloom Murr Accomazzo & Siler, PC 410 17th St, #2400, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 534-2277Attorney File # 8421.003The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATIONCRS SECTION 38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2014-013

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On April 8, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust de-scribed below to be recorded in the County of Gunnison records.Original Grantor(s): David ManiatisOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Washington Mutual Bank, FACurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: Bank of America, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust: October 03, 2006County of Recording: GunnisonRecording Date of Deed of Trust: October 06, 2006Recording Information (Reception Number): 569814 Original Principal Amount: $1,237,500.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $1,173,167.92

Pursuant to CRS Section 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property to be foreclosed is:LOT 11, SUNLIGHT RIDGE ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD AUGUST 14, 1979 BEARING RECEPTION NO. 341954, TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COUNTY OF GUNNISON, STATE OF COLORADO.Also known by street and number as: 10 Sunflower Dr, Mt Crested Butte, CO 81225.THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/06/2014, at Treasurer’s Of-fice, Suite T, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 6/19/2014Last Publication: 7/17/2014Name of Publication: Gunnison Country TimesIF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.DATE: 04/08/2014Melody Marks, Public Trustee in and for the County of Gunnison, State of ColoradoBy: Teresa Brown, Deputy Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:Britney Beall-Eder #34935Jennifer Griest #34830Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145Deanna Westfall #23449Christopher T. Groen #39976Reagan Larkin #42309Caren Castle #11790Kimberly L. Martinez #40351The Castle Law Group, LLC. 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400Attorney File # 14-01461The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATIONCRS SECTION 38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2014-012

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On April 8, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust de-scribed below to be recorded in the County of Gunnison records.Original Grantor(s): Ronald M FabrizioOriginal Beneficiary(ies): JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMor-gan Chase Bank, National AssociationDate of Deed of Trust: July 26, 2011County of Recording: GunnisonRecording Date of Deed of Trust: August 02, 2011Recording Information (Reception Number): 607079 Original Principal Amount: $292,200.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $282,761.19

Pursuant to CRS Section 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property to be foreclosed is:UNIT 10, MOUNTAINEER TOWNHOMES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 04, 2004 AT RECEP-TION NO. 541693, AND THE DECLARA-TION THEREOF RECORDED MAY 04, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 541694 OF THE RECORDS OF GUNNISON COUNTY, COLORADO, COUNTY OF GUNNISON, STATE OF COLORADO.Also known by street and number as: 114 Mountaineer Dr, Gunnison, CO 81230.THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/10/2014 (continued from a previous sale date of 08/6/2014), at Treasurer’s Office, Suite T, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and as-signs therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication: 6/19/2014Last Publication: 7/17/2014Name of Publication: Gunnison Country TimesIF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.DATE: 04/08/2014Melody Marks, Public Trustee in and for the County of Gunnison, State of ColoradoBy: Teresa Brown, Deputy Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:Holly Shilliday #24423Iman Tehrani #44076Erin Robson #46557McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122Attorney File # 1068.100213.F01The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Environmental Representative Gunnison Basin Roundtable

Notice hereby given that the members of the Gunnison Basin Roundtable are seeking nominations for an environmental represen-tative to serve on the roundtable. Nomina-tions must be submitted by one or more re-gionally, state-wide, or nationally recognized environmental conservation organizations that have operated in Colorado for at least five years. The Gunnison Basin Roundtable meets the first Monday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Montrose. The members of the Roundtable will appoint a person to fill this vacancy during their regular meeting on August 4, 2014.

Nominations must be received no later than July 31, 2014 and may be either mailed to Michelle Pierce, Chair; P. O. Box 518; Lake City, CO 81235 or e-mailed to michel-lepierce@centurytel.net.

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WEATHER WEEKEND FORECASTFriday

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Saturday

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

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Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

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PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO THE GUNNISON COUNTY LAND USE RESOLUTION CONCERNING RECLAMATION REGULATIONS

HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: The Gunnison County Board of Commis-sioners will conduct a public hearing TUES-DAY, AUGUST 19TH, 2014 at 9:05 a.m. upstairs in the Planning Commission Meet-ing Room, 221 N. Wisconsin, in Gunnison, to hear public comment concerning an amendment to Section 13-115: Reclamation and Noxious Weed Control of the Gunnison County Land Use Resolution, concerning changes to reclamation permitting and standards.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The public is invited to submit oral or written comments at the hearing, and/or to submit written com-ments by FAX (970) 641-8585, by letter (to the Community Development Department, 221 N. Wisconsin St., Ste. D, Gunnison, CO 81230), or by email to planning@gun-nisoncounty.org prior to the meeting. A copy of the amendment is available for public review in the County Community Develop-ment Department, and on the Gunnison County website: http://www.gunnisoncounty.org/planning_regulations_guidelines.html

Additional information may be obtained by calling the Community Development Department at (970) 641-0360.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Anyone need-ing special accommodations as determined by the American Disabilities Act may contact the Community Development Department, (970) 641-0360, prior to the day of the meeting.

/s/ Neal StarkebaumAssistant DirectorGunnison County Community Development Department

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Time Warner Cables agreements with programmers and broadcasters to carry their services and stations routinely expire from time to time. We are usually able to obtain renewals or extensions of such agreements, but in order to comply with applicable regulations, we must inform you when an agreement is about to expire. The following agreements are due to expire soon, and we may be required to cease carriage of one or more of these services/stations in the near future. American Life/YouToo TV, Jewelry TV, Outdoor Channel, Fox (KDVR).

In addition, from time to time we make certain changes in the services that we offer in order to better serve our customers. The following changes are planned:

On or around July 11, 2014, TBS HD, chan-nel 757; TNT HD, channel 752; and Investi-gation Discovery, channel 168, will change from an East coast feed to a West coast feed. This change may impact scheduled DVR recordings.

Starz will offer a free preview August 8-10, 2014. It is available to all digital subscribers and may contain PG, PG-13, TV-14, TVMA and R rated programs. To find out how to block this preview, and for more parental control information, visit TWC.com or call 800-992-2253.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS

INVITATION TO BIDTown of Crested ButteTennis Court Replacement Project The Town of Crested Butte (The Town), Colorado is seeking qualified design-build bids for the replacement of three tennis courts to United States Tennis Association (USTA) standards along with provision and installation of fencing, screens and court equipment at its existing Town Park site. Tennis courts will be post-tensioned con-crete on one footprint. Please download the entire request for proposal (RFP) and con-tract document at www.townofcrestedbutte.com under Bids. The file will be available at noon Thursday, July 10. All bids must be in accordance with the posted RFP. An onsite pre-bid meeting will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday July 18 at Town Hall. The pre-bid meeting is not mandatory but is highly recommended. Questions may be directed to Janna Hansen, Parks and Recreation Director, at (970) 349-5338 or by email at jhansen@crestedbutte-co.gov. The Town will receive bids for the Town of Crested Butte Tennis Court Replacement Project until 10:30 am, July 31, 2014. All bids will be opened and read aloud at the Crested Butte Town Council Chambers im-mediately following the submittal deadline.

Bids should be addressed to Town of Crest-ed Butte, attention Janna Hansen. Bids may be delivered to the physical address of 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224 or mailed to P.O. Box 39, Crested Butte, CO 81224. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to accept bids other than the lowest and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein. Interviews may be held at the Towns discretion following the proposal deadline. The anticipated construction start date is on or about September 15, 2014 with a finish date in mid June, 2015.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

-Request for Proposals-Coal Creek Watershed CoalitionWagon Road Ditch Project

The Coal Creek Watershed Coalition (CCWC), a registered Colorado 501(c)(3) environmental organization, is seek-ing proposals from a qualified firm or individual (Contractor) for a Wagon Road Ditch Project. The scope of this project will include constructing approximately 200 feet of drainage ditch along an existing road prism, routing the water through a concrete inlet and outlet structures through a buried pipeline down a steep cut slope and into an existing road culvert according to engineered plans supplied by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The work is to be conducted adjacent to Kebler Pass Road, near Crested Butte, Colorado. This project seeks to improve and stabilize the hydrologic controls of a wetland while maintaining adequate drainage of the road slope of Kebler Pass Road, Gunnison County Road 12.

Please download and review the entire request for proposals (RFP) at www.coal-creek.org under the Released Documents section on the homepage. All proposals must be in accordance with the posted RFP.

A mandatory pre-bid site tour will take place on Thursday, July 31st time TBD. Following the site tour, proposals must be submitted electronically to the CCWC by Thursday, August 14th by 5PM MDT. Questions may be directed to Zach Vaughter, CCWC Executive Director, at 615-594-4676 or by email at director@coalcreek.org. The CCWC reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to accept proposals other than the lowest, and to waive any informali-ties and irregularities therein. The CCWC also reserves the right to request additional information from individual prospective Con-tractors prior to selecting a proposal.

The anticipated construction date is on or about September 15th 2014 with a finish date on or before October 3rd 2014.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Request for Demolition and Salvage Services

The Gunnison County Public Works Depart-ment will accept statements of qualifications and proposals from qualified contractors for providing demolition and salvage services for the removal of the old Gunnison County Public Works Facility and Steel Storage building located at 811 Rio Grande Avenue in Gunnison, CO.

The Request for Proposal packets may be obtained from the Gunnison County Public Works Department at 195 Basin Park Drive, Gunnison, CO 81230, or by calling 970-641-0044. Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 PM on August 6, 2014 in the office of the Public Works Director at the same address. Proposals must be sealed with the firm name, address and phone number on the front as well as the words “Demolition and Salvage Proposal”.

The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, in part or in whole, and to award the proposal to the most responsive and responsible firm deemed in the best interest of the County. Past performance on projects in Gunnison County shall be a criteria.

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SUMMONS

DISTRICT COURT,GUNNISON COUNTY, COLORADOGunnison County Courthouse108 East Georgia AvenueGunnison, Colorado 81230

SCOTT P. RENNICK, as Trustee of the Rennick FamilyTrust dated September 19, 1988,

Plaintiff,vs.

RICHSAB, LLC, a dissolved Colorado limited liabilitycompany, RICH MAJERNIK and SABRINA MAJERNIK,

Defendants.

Attorney for Plaintiff:David M. BartonDavid M. Barton, P.C.304 West Tomichi, Suite 26Gunnison, Colorado 81230970/641-2181Fax No.: 970/641-5770Atty Reg. #: 13139

Case No: 2014 CV 030047 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADOTO THE DEFENDANTS NAMED ABOVE: RICHSAB, LLC, a dissolved Colorado limited liability company, RICH MAJERNIK and SABRINA MAJERNIK

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publica-tion, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is an action for declaratory relief concerning a lien on property owned by the Plaintiff.

Dated this 11th day of June, 2014. DAVID M. BARTON, P.C.

/s/ David M. Barton

David M. Barton, Reg. #13139Attorney for Plaintiff

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WATER RESUME

DIVISION 5 WATER COURT- JUNE 2014 RESUME

3. PURSUANT TO C.R.S., SECTION 37-92-302, AS AMENDED, YOU ARE NOTI-FIED THAT THE FOLLOWING PAGES COMPRISE A RESUME OF THE APPLICA-TIONS AND AMENDED APPLICATIONS FILED WITH THE WATER CLERK FOR WATER DIVISION 5 DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2014. The water right claimed by this application may affect in priority any wa-ter right claimed or heretofore adjudicated within this division and owners of affected rights must appear to object and protest within the time provided by statute, or be forever barred.14CW16 (07CW60) PITKIN COUNTY- TRIBUTARY TO THE CRYSTAL RIVER TRIBUTARY TO THE ROARING FORK RIVER TRIBUTARY TO THE COLORADO RIVER. Sharon Boucher; P.O. Box 700; Carbondale, CO 81623 (970)704-9339. Pamelinda Spring & Pipeline-Application to Make Absolute in Whole or in Part. Loca-tion: SE1/4SW1/4 of Sec. 33, T.9S, R.88W. of the 6th P.M. 70 ft. from the south sec. line and 1,764 ft. from the west sec. line. Appropriation: Oct. 15, 1969. Amount: 0.20 c.f.s., absolute. Use: recreational, piscato-rial and other beneficial uses. An outline of work performed during the diligence period is included in the application. (5 pgs.)YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE until the last day of AUGUST 2014 to file with the Water Clerk a verified State-ment of Opposition setting forth facts as to why this application should not be granted or why it should be granted in part or on certain conditions. A copy of such statement of opposition must also be served upon the applicant or the applicants attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service shall be filed with the Water Clerk, as prescribed by Rule 5, CRCP. (Filing Fee: $158.00) KATHY HALL, Water Clerk, Water Division 5; 109 8th Street, Suite 104 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601.

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Exhibit 1:

Description of vacated easements:The north/south alley adjacent to Lots 5-22, Block 9, City of Gunnison, according to the plat of Rio Grande Addition of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder and a portion of real property commencing at the northwest corner of Lot 22, Block 9, thence north 100 feet to the north line of said block; thence west a distance of 20 feet; thence south 100 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 5 of said block; thence east 20 feet to the point of beginning.

Ordinance published in full

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ORDINANCE NO. 6SERIES 2014

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUNNISON, COLO-RADO, VACATING TWO UTILITY EASE-MENTS WITHIN BLOCK 9, RIO GRANDE ADDITION, CITY OF GUNNISON, STATE OF COLORADO.

WHEREAS, the applicants, Sweitzer Oil, Inc. and Whetstone Associates, submitted an application on May 27, 2014, requesting the City of Gunnison to vacate two utility easements within Block 9, Rio Grande Addi-tion as described in Exhibit 1; and

WHEREAS, Section 12.11 of the City of Gunnison Land Development Code states that approval of a vacation of a recorded plat, right-of-way or easement may only occur if the application meets all the Review Standards for a Vacation; and

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Gunnison held a public hearing upon the proposed vacation on June 25, 2014, and made a recommen-dation to the City Council to approve the requested easement vacation; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gunnison, Colorado, held a public meeting on the requested street vacation on July 8, 2014;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUNNISON, COLO-RADO, ORDAINS THAT:

Section 1. Findings of Fact. Based upon the application for an easement vacation,

the supporting materials submitted there-with, and the evidence adduced at the pub-lic hearing conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Gunnison, the City Council hereby finds as follows:

A. The applicant requests to vacate an easement reserved to the City located within a previously vacated alley (City of Gunnison Ordinance 18, Series 1980).

B. The applicant requests to retract a grant of easement from Sweitzer Oil, Inc. to the City of Gunnison (Book 553, Page 858) that includes the vacated north/south alley and a strip of land 20 feet wide and 100 feet in length extending north of the vacated alley.

C. Utilities are not located within the ease-ment and are not planned at this location in the future.

D. The vacation of the easement will not be a detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the community. Section 2. Vacation. The easement which is vacated by this ordinance is a portion of Block 9, Rio Grande Addition as described in Exhibit 1.

INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED, AND OR-DERED PUBLISHED, this 8th day of July, 2014, on first reading, and introduced, read, and adopted on second and final reading this _____ day of ____________, 2014.

___________________________________Mayor(SEAL)

ATTEST:

___________________________________City Clerk

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It’s not everyday you see a political candidate tour the campaign trail by bicycle.

After cycling 60 miles from Montrose as part of his “We Are Colorado” campaign tour, R e p u b l i c a n g u b e r n a t o r i a l h o p e f u l M i k e Kopp s topped t h r o u g h G u n n i s o n S a t u r d a y f o r a b a r b e c u e hosted by the Gunnison County Republicans at Meadows Park.

Kopp’s six-day, 436-mile cycling

Kopp — a former state senator — while he was in Gunnison. Following are excerpts from the interview.

What are your reasons for stepping into this race?

Our state needs leadership. Everything rises and falls on leadership. We have not been led well, and our state needs a

g o v e r n o r w h o will make his or her sole priority t o e m p o w e r individuals and not the government. It is what I worked on, and had some success doing work in the state senate.

What issues affecting the state are of highest priority for you?

We need to make

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Mosquito spraying a matter of pubic health

Editor: Can anyone tell me why we

quit spraying for mosquitoes? Was there ever any definite proof that the spray killed fish (bugs)? It seems as though the fishing was just as good when we used to spray. We all live here to enjoy the out-of-doors, seems a shame that you can’t be out in the evenings without being carried away by the hoards of biting mosquitoes. Is public health less important than the supposed chance that we are possibly killing a few bugs? I wish that someone could use some common sense and resume the spraying program. Thanks for listening.

David NeffGunnison

Events planned to help with ‘Seasons’ expansion

Editor:Seasons Schoolhouse provides

a wonderfully creative, loving, and stimulating early childhood experience for many families in Gunnison, but the small, quaint schoolhouse has always limited the number of kiddos who can receive such a rich and fun education from Seasons’ educators due to its size. That is about to change! As many of you know, Seasons Schoolhouse is in the process of purchasing another house just east of the current location; it will be the infant and toddler center. This is a monumental

step in Seasons’ ability to expand its offerings. However, there is still work to be done! To close on the new building, Seasons needs to raise $8,000, and there are three main initiatives to reach this goal: a massive yard sale on July 26; a Kickstarter campaign; and the Seasons Schoolhouse Opportunities For All (SSOFA). If we all chip in, we can make this happen!

Seasons Yard Sale will be held on Saturday July 26 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. We are accepting donations for the yard sale until Saturday, July 26. All donations are tax deductable and we will be glad to give you a donation sheet with your donation. Please contact Nancy for directions for drop off and other questions.

The kickstarter campaign is through a crowd source fundraising webpage called Crowdrise. To access our account and information link to: crowdrise.com/seasons. You can also visit our Seasons Schoolhouse Facebook page for more information and to watch our fundraising success.

The last and most exciting part of our fundraising event is the Opportunities for All Fundraiser, which is a ticketed giveaway of great local gifts and services that can be claimed by donating $5 for an opportunity to put your name into the drawing and for $20 you get five opportunities to put your name in. Outlets for donations will be “Double Shot Cyclery,” “Junebugs Kids’ Boutique” and “Roshambo” and the many parents of the schoolhouse. The drawing, for the ticketed

giveaway, will be held at Seasons Schoolhouse Yard Sale at 617 W. Virginia at 1 p.m. You do not need to be present to win.

To all of Gunnison — Thank you for all of your support!

Nancy PierceExecutive Director

Seasons Schoolhouse, Inc.970.275.5193

Biery-Witt Center to bolster economy, improve quality of life

Editor:The undersigned are members

of a group formed under the auspices of the Board of County Commissioners to seek ways to further economic prosperity in Gunnison County.

We would like to let the community know how much we support the efforts to complete the Biery-Witt Center, formerly known as MCBPAC. The Center is designed as a multipurpose facility to accommodate needs not only of the growing valley-wide community, but also to attract both regionally and nationally individuals and groups, which would not otherwise come here.

The Biery-Witt Center’s design team has designed a facility with features that provide for: the wall behind the stage being a 2,000 square foot window with unobstructed views of Mt. Crested Butte; the 350 seats on the floor of the theater space disappearing completely out of the way, to be replaced by a floor that is flat with the stage, providing 6,000 square

feet of space, which will seat 500 for dinner.

The Biery-Witt Center will be used year round for symposia, forums, film festivals, wedding receptions, family events, corporate events (conventions, sales representatives incentive meetings, executive retreats), and a host of other uses, not least of which is the Crested Butte Music Festival. These myriad uses mean very significant dollars from visitors will flow into the coffers of our businesses, restaurants, and governments.

We hope everyone in the community will become familiar with the extent to which this facility is going to bolster the local economy, while at the same time providing quality improvement to our daily lives.

Sincerely,Ethan Mueller,

Crested Butte Mountain Resort;Robert Santilli,

Gunnison Valley Health;Greg Salsbury,Western State

Colorado University;Richard Bratton, Gunnison Rising;

Ian Billick,Rocky Mountain Biological Lab

Ball’s success keeps museum in the black (and white)

Editor:The Crested Butte Mountain

Heritage Museum wants to thank the entire community for helping to make this year’s Black and

White Ball such a success!First and foremost, the ball

would have never happened without the amazing volunteers that worked for days and particularly on the day of the ball. The Board of Directors was an integral part of making this event amazing.

This year we had more prizes than ever before thanks to the support of community businesses. We want to thank CBMR and Karen Fowler, Alpineer and PJ, Finca Bella Vista, Creede Repertory Theater, Cottonwood Cove Lodge, LiveNation, Venise and Larry Stuart, Benson Sotheby’s Real Estate, Donita’s and Kay and Don, Paradise Preschool, Jeff Duke, Beibo, the Eldo and Ted, National Republic and Judy Byron, the Keene family, Kirk Haskell, Townie Books, Third Bowl, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Flying Petito Sisters, Susan Anderton, Ellen Osterling, Dana Bradley, Pfister’s Handworks, the Union Congregational Church, Teocalli Tamale, the Milky Way, Acme Liquors, Animal Hospital of Crested Butte, Rijk’s Gallery, Bluebird Events, and Princess Productions. All these businesses helped to make our event better than ever!!

The weather for the ball was spectacular and everyone looked fabulous! Thanks for support your local museum. Watch out for the Historic Pub Crawl on Thursday, Aug. 14!

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Gunnison Country Times Thursday, July 17, 2014 • NEWS• A19

The Gunnison Watershed School District recently released its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free and reduced price meals for the 2014-2015 school year. The meals are served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

Local school officials will use household size and income criteria for determining eligibility.

Only one application is required for all children in the household. Additional copies are available in each school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility and verifying data. Application forms are available online at www.gunnisonschools.net.

Here is what inerested parties should know about applying:

• Eligibility for free meals is extended to all children in the household when the application lists a case number for any household member. Applications from families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly the Food Stamp Program) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits need only to list the children’s names, name of the person receiving the program benefits, respective case number, and the signature of an adult household member.

• All other households that would qualify based upon income must show the names of all household members related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends), the amount of gross income each person receives, the frequency and source of pay, the signature of an adult household member, and the last four digits of that adult’s social security number—or check the box if the adult does not have a social security number. The information on the application may be verified by the school or other program officials at any time during the school year.

• Households with children who are eligible under the Head Start/Even Start, homeless, migrant, or runaway programs should contact the school for assistance in receiving benefits. To complete an application, they must mark the relevant box to indicate their appropriate eligibility.

• Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals, regardless of income. If a family has just foster children in the home and wishes to apply for

meals, they should complete the application using the instructions for households with foster children only. If a family has foster and non-foster children living with them and wishes to apply for meals, they should complete the application using the instructions for households that have foster and non-foster children residing in the home. Including foster children as household members may help other children in the household qualify for meal benefits.

An application cannot be approved unless it contains complete eligibility information as indicated on the application and instructions. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants may be eligible for free or reduced price meals. Please contact your school.

Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. If you are not eligible now but have a decrease in income, become unemployed, have an increase in family size, or become eligible for SNAP or FDPIR benefits, you may fill out an application at that time.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discr imination against i ts customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call 866. 632.9992 to request the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax 202.690.7442 or e-mail at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800.8778339 or 800. 845.6136 (in Spanish).

Free, reduced lunch guidelines released for RE1J students

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A20 • NEWS • Thursday, July 17, 2014 Gunnison Country Times

When customers are near, booth operator Mark Mooney is watching and calling out. “Are you ready to win a prize? I can tell just by looking at you how strong that throwing arm is! Take a shot at my pins and see what

happens!” People of all ages — children and adults, alike — are drawn to the blue-

curtained stand where pins are propped and baseballs are available to be thrown. Five shots are allowed per round. Ball after ball is thrown and each pin remains standing. Mooney grins

and says, “Just throw harder” when asked what his secret is.

t comes but once a year. For many Gunnison-area residents not keen on 4-H

or rodeos — and some who are — the highlight of Cattlemen’s Days is the arrival of the carnival. Games, rides and fair food are available for one and all. Below is a depiction from this past Friday of some of the sights, sounds and people who make the carnival what it is.

The Ferris wheel lights are ignited by a small switch

in the conductor’s booth at the 2014 Cattlemen’s Days

carnival. The giant wheel starts spinning and illuminating

the twilight, signaling for the lights of the other rides to turn

on. In a matter of minutes, the lot between South 14th and Spruce is transformed

into an array of flashing lights and blaring music, as ride operators power up their machines for the night.

The crowd, having waited in

anticipation, is able to step within the carnival gate, free to explore or purchase tickets. Wrist bands, running 30 bucks a pop, allow

patrons unlimited access to their favorite rides. Many locals,

including Elizabeth Stepanek, opt to skip on the bands and only pay for tickets as they go. “This way,” the 16-year-old comments, “I can enjoy the few rides I want to go on without feeling the pressure to go on

all of them without wasting my money.”

Luckily for Gunnison couple Anna and Steven Walker, there are carnival

activities that are perfect for them and their child, 8-month-old Phillip.

The carnival is a friendly place for children and their parents, with rides

designed for slower movements and less spin. There’s a “mini” roller coaster, where kids can sit in the lap of a dragon and go around the track either by themselves or with

a parent holding their hand. The classic carousel

is a popular choice for families with young ones. The Walkers decide their

favorite thing to do is walk around while snacking on

cotton candy, waving in awe at all the bright lights and laughing people.

Children come out of the “Fun House” structure, looking both excited and anxious. Jake Krider, a 7-year-old from

Creede, hugs his grandmother, Rosie, and exclaims, “It was scary in there! I felt like I was being chased. But it was so

much fun!” Jake decides to get back into the same line and try his luck with mirrors and

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An evening shower doesn’t s t o p t h e c a r n i v a l f r o m running. Rain or shine, the rides continue. The crowd thins and umbrellas appear. Others, however, stick around and don’t seem to mind the ra in . Mol ly Pike , 20, not only stays out and about but manages to pose in front of al l her favorite rides with her friends and family. “I’m going to the rodeo next, even if it gets wet,” Pike exclaims. Fortunately, the rain stops within 10 minutes, clearing t h e s k y f o r a b e a u t i f u l Colorado sunset.

The busiest ride is perhaps the most ominous from afar. The “Gravitron,” a giant metal cage, rests with a line of 25 people waiting to be strapped inside and twisted in every direction. The operator, a man named Duke, grins at every person in line before asking if they’re “100 percent ready.” Comments from the excited crowd create a buzz: “I hope I don’t puke again!” “Dad, it isn’t that scary.” “I know I just ate, but this seems like the opportune time to scream my head off.”

There’s a snow cone spill next to the t icket booth. Armed with a broom and a t rashcan, carniva l worker Carrie Nelson bends down to clean up the mess. She notes that a l though she has no problem cleaning up messes and doing her job, she feels bad that a person somewhere probably dropped their treat of the night. “It doesn’t get much more refreshing than a summer night and a snow cone in Gunnison, Colorado,” Nelson admits.

“Be safe!” warns mother Kris Travis to her daughter, Kylie, 12, as she drops her off to enjoy the carnival. Kylie and her friend, Violet Fry, are excited to enjoy the carnival and see all of their friends mid-summer. “It ’s great to see just about everyone here, since I haven’t seen a lot of people since school ended,” Fry offers. The gir ls head toward the swing ride, ready to catch up with the other local kids out to enjoy the carnival lights.

Crowds shuff le into the lot to enjoy the rides after watching a couple hours of rodeo action. After seeing action-packed Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association events — from steer wrestling to bull riding — the audience is ready to jump into some

a c t i o n o f t h e i r o w n . I n accordance, “yee-haws” are exclaimed as children and adul t s emerge f rom the i r favorite spinning strawberry r ide hold ing t ight ly onto cowboy hats.

Food s tands are readi ly available for carnival goers, who s eem tha t they can stomach both the food and the jolting rides. Brandon Miller, a former rodeo participant, buys his wife Chelsey a chocolate and powdered sugar funnel cake. Miller has a pickle dog — a hotdog inside of a pickle, which is then fried like a corn dog — for himself. Both are delicious, according to the couple — a late-night treat for the annual excitement.

Sho t s a re f i red f rom a popular stand littered with stuffed animals of all shapes, s i zes and var ie t i e s . Faux shotguns are set up across a bar, which customers are encouraged to lean against and take their best shot at every target. Katie Choi hands a parent a stuffed elephant after she shoots the bulls-eyed target three times in a row at her booth. As the man hands the elephant to his open-mouthed daughter, Choi smiles and says, “Now that’s what this is all about.”

Many of the local families wi th smal l ch i ldren have cleared the carnival, which welcomes a new wave o f cus tomers . For two loca l teenagers enjoying a date, Hunte r Lucas and Dy lan Miller, the thinner lines enable them to have a romantic Ferris wheel ride. It ’s perfect for hand-holding privacy and a view of the valley at the very top.

Among the crowds of people a re loca l po l i ce o f f i ce r s , roaming the fair. Their job, according to off icer Chris Wilson, is to make sure the carnival is a safe place for everyone.

The end of the carnival is announced over the speakers, as the rides slow to a stop and the masses of crowds shuffle out of the lot and walk toward their cars. For the few children that are left, some can be heard crying. They don’t want to leave. Carnival r ide opera tor s smi l e and stretch as their shifts come to a close. The patrons of the carnival, although sad to see the Ferris wheel lights flicker off, look forward to next year’s festivities.

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Second-annual Gunny Grass kicks of f Friday

Jon Stickley has been told that, quite possibly, his music breaks too many boundaries.

That’s only fueled the fire of the North Carolina native, who brings ties to numerous big-name acts to the second annual Gunny Grass Bluegrass Festival. The festivities kick off this Friday on the first block of South Main Street in Gunnison. The street will be closed from 2:30-10 p.m., with four bands playing from 5-9:45 p.m.

The Gunnison Arts Center has a special event and liquor permit for the downtown event.

But the Jon Stickley trio is among a slate of musicians scheduled to perform Saturday at I Bar Ranch. The Times caught up with Stickley this week. Following are excerpts from the interview.

For more information about the line-up and tickets, visit www.gunnygrass.com

What have you been up to

lately as far as touring?We have been in Colorado

for the past 10 weeks. The first week of it, I was playing with my trio who’s going to be at Gunny Grass. My girlfriend f lew out and I ’ve just been f re e l anc ing mus i ca l l y and vacationing for the last week. I was just at Leftover Salmon, who basically took over Winter Park for a weekend. I played with them their second set at a pub downtown.

From whom do you draw the greatest inspiration at the moment?

This i s k ind o f a funny answer. I ’ ve been l i s ten ing to a lot of Li l ’ Wayne and c o n t e m p o r a r y r a p . T h a t

actually has been having a pret ty big inf luence on the mus ic we ’ve been p lay ing . My drummer has a hip hop background. He used to tour with Atmosphere.

Tell us more about the electronic influence in your music. Does it tend to catch people off-guard?

I think it happened just with having drums in our band. It started out as a bluegrass sound and the drummer kind of played to that originally. And then slowly it turned to us playing to the drums. And then actually from me listening to Skrillex. I got really into Skrillex for a minute. People are definitely caught off-guard, but recently for the first time I heard from a friend who was talking to a friend. Someone had said that they weren’t sure about our sound, that maybe we are breaking too many boundaries. I was like, “Wow, great. That’s awesome!” But, you know, I still consider myself a bluegrass traditionalist at heart.

What a re your t i es to Greensky Bluegrass and some other bigger names the the bluegrass world?

I grew up with Andy Thorn, who is the banjo player for L e f t o v e r S a l m o n n o w. We had our first bluegrass band together and have been in tons of bands all the way through c o l l e g e . A n d y t h e n e n d e d up meeting Travis Book, who now plays with the Infamous Str ingdusters , Anders Beck who’s in Greensky Bluegrass and this other guy Robin. We came out here and started a band called Broke Mountain back in like 2004. It turned out to be kind of a super group, because everyone else, they all went on to be in the top bands now.

We’ve heard you’re not a newcomer to p l ay ing in

Gunnison.I think we used to play at a

place called Katie’s Cookery. We played there with Broke Mountain quite a bit back in ’04 and ’05. It was always a very laid back vibe and I got dessert. I rarely get dessert but I got it there. And I’ve always remembered the first time that I went to the Black Canyon. We camped when I was with Broke Mountain and looking at the canyon blew my mind. It seemed to come out of nowhere and it just goes straight down.

I t seems l ike Colorado has been a big draw for you, musically. Why is that?

As far as I’m concerned it’s the best place I’ve ever played music for anyone. The fans, scene, crowds and festivals are top notch. They’re all really well done. People are so into music out here. I noticed it the very first time I ever came out here in 2004. I think people on the East Coast are over-saturated and maybe a little up tight. The love factor is big. Not to mention all the fun stuff you get to do between gigs.

Who is the Jon Stickley Trio?

Lindsay Pruett (fiddle) and I formed a bond just playing and jamming in the Asheville (North Carolina) music scene. Every time we started playing together it just stuck. She brings a lot of different stuff to the table. I consider myself pretty much just a bluegrass flatpicker, but she’s great at jazz. Sometimes I feel l ike i t should be her trio and I’ll just play backup. Pa t r i ck Armi tage (drums) toured with Atmosphere for two years and generally has just a deep-pocket, funk, hip-hop sens ib i l i ty. There was some adjustment that needed to happen, but we’ve met in the middle rhythmically.

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Pioneer Museum has on display dresses from 1866 through the 1950s. We have wedding gowns,

dresses worn to Gunnison High School for graduation, prom dresses, dresses worn for the grand opening of La Veta Ho-tel, 1950s-style rock and roll dresses, all kinds of women’s under garments, shoes, boots and hats. Come and join us at the museum to view the style of clothing that women have worn over the past one-and-a-half centuries. One of the first dresses that is on display is in the main museum building is a wed-ding gown that was handmade around 1910. This gown was donated by Annie Frew Miller. It is very pretty and was worn by Rose Maurer in the 1880s when she married Joseph Henry Howland (the Howlands owned and operated the La Veta Hotel from 1909-1925). Upstairs in the main museum building are several wedding gowns, includ-ing Florence “Flora” Johnson’s, who married John B, Outcalt on Dec. 25, 1927; a wedding dress worn by Ruth Spencer when she married George T. Eastman Sep-tember of 1926; a gown worn by Josephine Axtell, who mar-ried Samuel Spencer on July 31, 1890; and the wedding dress worn by Hattie Clark when she married John A. Steele in 1893. There is an outstanding peach colored wed-ding dress and jacket that was worn by Helen Besse Zugelder on Sep. 5, 1932.There is a black dress hand sewn by Clara Herrick Miller — she owned a dress shop on Main Street in the 1890s; a very beautiful silk dress that Anna Weaver wore in the 1920s, do-nated by Judith Hansen; dress and shoes worn by Mrs. Alonzo Hartman on the opening night of the La Veta Hotel on May 22, 1884. View the poodle skirt of the 1950s rock ’n’ roll era worn by Luanne Groth as she rode

around in her light green car and a graduation dress that Jo-sephine Zugelder wore at the 1909 Gunnison High School graduation. Last but not least, is a very beautiful prom dress worn by Marion Clark Hicks in 1944. There are several dance and party dresses from the 1940s and 1950s that are very colorful and decorative. There are Camp Fire cere-monial gowns and dresses worn by telephone operators. Don’t miss the display of hats that women wore from the 1920s to the 1950s, part of the Carroll hat collection and Pittman fam-ily donations. You won’t want to miss the mink stole worn by Rose Mary La Grange, which was a gift from her husband on their 25th anni-versary; the platinum fox stole made with fox hides from Frank Sr., John and Milton Zugelder’s Fox Farm located at the end of Gunnison County Road 18 (in the Island Acres area). Frank and Ann Zugelder managed the farm until 1949. Don’t miss the licenses hanging on the wall in the La Veta Building for pros-titution by the City of Omaha, Neb., for Rowdy Kate in 1873, and the United States license for Diamond Besse in 1873. I have done the best that I can to explain our many dis-plays of women’s clothing. Now, it’s up to you to come to the mu-seum to see all of the gowns and dresses. We have over 25 display buildings at the museum with many of them having women’s dresses and gowns. We would like to have you drop by and tour the museum and let us know how you like the muse-um, and if you really like what you see, we would sure like to have you volunteer to help us and to join the Pioneer Society and Museum.The Pioneer Museum will be holding a fundraiser Sep. 20 in Jorgensen Park with pork roast BBQ. Come and “Pig out for the Museum.” Watch for more in-formation in coming weeks.

The Dress Revue at the Pioneer Museum

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The 17th annual Colorado Invi tat ional State Marbles Tournament was played in Gunnison this past Saturday at the Jorgensen Park marbles area. In total, 21 mibsters ranging in age from 7 to 14 from across western Colorado played 240 games of marbles in a marathon round-robin format.

The coveted “Best Sport” awards were won by Spencer H a y s a n d A l e x H a y s o f Gunnison.

Nine players , ages 2 to 6, competed in the “Mini Mibsters” tournament. Joey Noble of Gunnison was the

champion, followed by Faith Pederson and Kamryn Noble of Gunnison in third and fifth places.

Sponsors of the tournament were Hair Repair I I (best s p o r t a w a r d s ) , C i t y o f G u n n i s o n P a r k s a n d Recreation (facilities), Sally Hays (lunch), Holiday Inn Express (discounted rooms) and Gunnison Elks Lodge No. 1623 (financial). Donations were received from Gunnison Savings & Loan, Gunnison Bank & Trust, Larry and Ruth Dolezal, Bank of the West, Ka thy Ashwood , Wes te rn State Colorado Univers i ty

( a t h l e t i c s , a d m i s s i o n s , bookstore, alumni, Sodexo), Circus Train, McDonalds, City Market, Walmart, Gunnison Va l l ey Dent i s t r y, Cres t ed Butte Childrens Museum and Mike Ashwood. Publicity was provided by Gunnison Country Ti m e s , G u n n i s o n C o u n t ry Shopper, KPKE Radio 98.3, and Gunnison Bank & Trust Co. Numerous volunteers assisted at the tournament. The local marbles program appreciates all the support and thanks everyone. The event was fun and special for all the mibsters.

Mibsters host state tourney

State Marbles Tournament ResultsBoys divisionChampion — Louie Lee, Glade ParkRunner-up — Sam Lee, Glade Park3. Spencer Hays, Gunnison4. Ethan Schmalz, Grand Junction5. Noah Pederson, Gunnison6. Carter Blair, Grand Junction7. Gabe Balbier, Grand Junction8. Teagan Drayer, Grand Junction9. Alex Balbier, Grand Junction10. Brackston Bennett, Grand Junction11. McKay Beckstead, Grand Junction12. Max White, Grand Junction13. Brady Matteson, Gunnison

Girls divisionChampion — Anna Lee, Glade ParkRunner-up — Alex Hays, Gunnison3. Joslyn Hays, Gunnison4. Khylind Blair, Grand Junction5. Taylor Bennett, Grand Junction6. Kurstin Lee, Glade Park7. Lily Noble, Gunnison8. Chasee Blair, Grand Junction

Gunnison’s Noah Pederson competes Saturday in the 17th annual Colorado Invitational State Marbles Tournament. Photos by Will Shoemaker

In total, 21 mibsters from across western Colorado journeyed to Gunnison’s Jorgensen Park for the annual tournament.

Joslyn Hays works her way toward a third-place finish in the girls division.

Removed from the Path of Progress

A GLANCE INTO HISTORY:

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Saturday, Sept. 23, 1961, was the last day of business for a hotel, dining room, mercantile and gas station complex that was an institution along the Gunnison River, 20 miles west of the City of Gunnison

The Sapinero Hotel was supposedly established in 1881, although a construction date of 1889 has also be cited. Rocco Santarelli, Sr. (1880-1932), purchased it in 1916. Santarelli was a former coal miner from Baldwin who sold his homestead to finance the acquisition. The hotel was popular with sportsmen and the railroaders who worked on the Denver & Rio Grande branch to Lake City.

The ratification of the 18th amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1919 ushered in Prohibition. John Chapman’s Saloon, across the tracks from the hotel, was forced out of business. Santarelli bought the building, moved it near the hotel and reopened it as the Sapinero Mercantile. The store also sold Continental Oil Company gasoline that was shipped in barrels from Gunnison by train and poured into automobiles using a funnel. Highway 50 was built right past the front door in 1925, increasing business. The complex became a stop on the Rio Grande Trailways bus route between Montrose and Gunnison, which replaced the passenger train. In 1931, Sapinero Service affiliated with the Standard Oil Company and a gas pump was installed.

Rocco Santarelli, Jr., grew up around the family business and inherited it in 1932. Nicknamed “The Mayor of Sapinero,” he continued running it year-around until 1958. It became seasonal after that. The impending construction of Blue Mesa Reservoir doomed the enterprise. Santarelli spent the final few winters working for a tax firm in Denver, where he would ultimately move.

The hotel and furnishings were sold to the construction company relocating Highway 50. It was used for crew quarters and ultimately demolished. Display cases from the store were donated to the Pioneer Museum. On Saturday, Oct. 14, 1961, auctioneers E.W. “Fritz” Rundell (seen above) and Ed Robbins alternated during a 10-and-a-half hour marathon that disposed of everything else to 142 buyers.

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New trail system in works at Cerro Summit

Bobby ReyesTimes Staff Writer

From the top o f Cerro Summit looking west, a view unfolds that includes parts of Montrose, Delta and Mesa count ie s and the eas te rn s t re t c h o f t h e C o l o r a d o Plateau.

The open space area, owned by the Ci ty o f Montrose , s p o r t s p r i s t i n e r o l l i n g terrain with an abundance of wildlife; there are deer, elk and the occasional bear. There are roughly 100 acres of undeveloped land, and the Colorado Plateau Mountain B i k e Tr a i l A s s o c i a t i o n (COPMOBA) is currently in the process of transforming it into a mountain bike haven.

“It ’s perfect for beginner and intermediate terrain for mountain biking,” COPMOBA board member Laurie Brandt said. “There’s some steeper terrain, and there ’s cooler temperatures compared to Montrose.”

COPMOBA is a nonprofit organizat ion dedicated to the overall development of sustainable singletrack trails on the Colorado Plateau. Over the last few years, the group

has spent countless hours bui ld ing and mainta in ing many of the trai ls on the Western Slope.

Cerro Summit is just east of Montrose at 8,000 feet. In the winter months, the area serves as a prime sledding spot. With the inception of mountain bike trails, the area would see year-round use. The current plan includes building three distinct loops, totaling nearly three miles by the end of the summer. The loops — which will comprise of mostly singletrack — will connect the upper parking lot and extend east along the old railroad bed.

T h e p r o j e c t h a s b e e n pa id fo r l a rge l y th rough fundra i s ing , as wel l a s a $5,000 grant from outdoor gear retailer REI.

“ We ’ v e h a d a l o t o f community support,” project advocate Bill Harris explained. “REI has been great. Their support has been a real good thing for our area.”

Harris, like many involved, is a volunteer working during his spare time. His passion to share his enjoyment with others on the trails has helped drive the project forward.

“There’s been a lot of effort going in to this,” Brandt said. “And Bill has been huge for us.”

So far this summer, more than 125 hours of volunteer w o r k h a s b e e n l o g g e d ,

resulting in two miles of trails having been completed.

In total, about $8,000 has been raised to go toward the project, but Brandt said that the extent of what’s envisioned c o u l d c o s t a s m u c h a s $100,000.

“ We w a n t t o h a v e a hardened parking lot and bathrooms,” Brandt explained. “Ultimately we’ll cut a stacked loop system and include a bike park.”

Harris has overseen much of the project. “He’s been very involved in the trail building, going after grants and working with the City of Montrose,” Brandt shared. “He’s been the momentum.”

“Maybe i t won’t happen the way we envision,” Brandt continued. “But we have to try.”

For Harris, the desire to see this project through is about more than just creating.

“Trails are a good metaphor for life,” Harris explained. “You’ve got to take on what the trail brings you, whether it’s easy or hard.”

The next trai l work day is scheduled for Aug. 10. Registration can be found by visiting www.copmoba.org.

( B o b b y R e y e s c a n b e c o n t a c t e d a t b o b b y re y e s @gunnisontimes.com or 970-641-1414)

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Volunteers are pictured here during and after a trail-building work day at Cerro Summit earlier this year. Courtesy photos

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After cycling 60 miles from Montrose as part of his “We Are Colorado” campaign tour, R e p u b l i c a n g u b e r n a t o r i a l h o p e f u l M i k e Kopp s topped t h r o u g h G u n n i s o n S a t u r d a y f o r a b a r b e c u e hosted by the Gunnison County Republicans at Meadows Park.

Kopp’s six-day, 436-mile cycling

Kopp — a former state senator — while he was in Gunnison. Following are excerpts from the interview.

What are your reasons for stepping into this race?

Our state needs leadership. Everything rises and falls on leadership. We have not been led well, and our state needs a

g o v e r n o r w h o will make his or her sole priority t o e m p o w e r individuals and not the government. It is what I worked on, and had some success doing work in the state senate.

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Our new studio is open which means summer dance is ready to go! Starting this week new and exciting classes will be available for kids and adults , such as Yogalates , African Dance and Hoops. For anyone who’s ever wanted to dance, our encouraging, non-competit ive atmosphere is ideal. For a fun and different approach to f i tnes s , and a full l ist of classes, visit gunnisonartscenter.org.

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T h e G A C p re s e n t s “ A Birder’s Guide to Everything” as part of our monthly film se r i e s . Sc reen ing wi l l be Saturday, July 19 at 7 p.m. in the GAC’s Black Box Theater. This film is rated PG-13, runs for 86 minutes and tickets are $10. Join us for an endearing coming-of-age story about family and friendship that will appeal to anyone who grew up with a nerdy passion. Directed by Rob Meyer.

Cyclists and Artists Unite!

The Gunnison Arts Center is accepting submissions for the open community art show, “Bike Art .” Al l art ists are encouraged to submit 2-D and 3-D bike-themed artwork for this show. Drop-off dates for work are Friday, July 25 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost is $10 per submission or $8 for GAC members. Artwork will be displayed in the Upper Gallery at the GAC for the month of August. Opening reception and Art Walk will take place Friday, Aug. 1 from 5-8 p.m.

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28-Aug. 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and is open to ages 12-18. Students will learn traditional stop animation, basic drawing, film and photography. Each s tory wi l l be scored with basic to advanced sound. No experience needed, all levels welcome! Students will need a bas ic d ig i ta l camera or smart phone. All participants will have the opportunity to see their film included in a showing at the Crested Butte Film Festival . Cost of the class is $145. Please call the Gunnison Arts Center to sign up.

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Only a few spots left in the Missoula Children’s Theater (MCT) workshop! Sign your chi ld up now, ages 6-18 , for the week-long theater production. This year’s play will be “The Wizard of Oz.” An audi t ion wi l l be he ld Monday, Aug. 11, no advanced p r e p a r a t i o n n e c e s s a r y. The show will be rehearsed through the week, concluding with three performances on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. MCT’s mission is the development of life skills in children through participation in the performing arts.

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Get out your binoculars and bird-watching guides, because in a break from its usual spate of documentary films, the Monthly Film Series at the Gunnison Arts Center, a collaboration with the Crested Butte Film Festival, will present the comedy film “A Birder’s Guide to Everything,” on Saturday, July 19, at 7 in the GAC’s Black Box Theater.

The film also will screen the previous night in Crested Butte.

A c c o r d i n g t o C B F S programmer Michael Brody, CBFS has done “really well showing documentary films over the last year. We had an opportunity to show a coming-

of-age comedy to a summertime crowd and we wanted to expand our audience a bit, and also push our audience towards something new.”

It might not be hard to do. The film stars Sir Ben Kingsley as an ornithologist, or birdwatcher, who befriends then betrays a darling group of high school birdwatchers. The birdwatchers are headed by Kodi Smit-McPhee who starred opposite Viggo Mortensen in “The Road.” The film is directed by Rob Meyer and was written by Meyer and Luke Matheny who won an Academy Award for best short film with “God of Love.”

Smit-McPhee stars as David Portnoy, a 15-year-old birding fanatic, who thinks he’s made the discovery of a lifetime. So, on the eve of his father’s second marriage, he escapes on an epic road trip with his best friends to solidify their place in birding history... Perhaps.

“A Birder ’s Guide” uses birding as the launching point for a smart, funny, and tender coming-of-age story, as well as a meditation on grief and letting go. It is also that very rare thing: a movie about teenagers where the characters actually seem like real teenagers — as opposed to mini-adults, and an opportunity for the nerds and geeks of the world, usually the sidekicks in coming-of-age films, to take their place center stage. The film is rated PG-13 and is 86 minutes long.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.gunnisonartscenter.org, by calling 970.641.4029, or at the door.

An additional screening will take place Friday night, July 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Jerry’s Gym in CB Town Hall. Tickets can be purchased online at cbfilmfest.org, at the Center for the Arts, or at the door.

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Pictured here is a scene from “A Birder’s Guide to Everything.”

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“Rigoletto,” free family concert among week’s highlights

The opening night of the opera “Rigoletto,” an outdoor s y m p h o n y p e r f o r m a n c e featuring highlights from famous Hollywood dance scenes and a family concert with Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band are highlights of this week’s lineup for the six-week Crested Butte Music Festival (CBMF).

OperaOpera In Paradise, a CBMF

mini-festival that runs from July 11-27, continues with a full roster of events this week. World-renowned tenor and CBMF artist-in-residence Barry Banks is hosting the Marcello Giordani Young Artist Opera Gala on July 17, featuring arias and ensembles performed by up-and-coming opera stars accompanied by the Festival Symphony Orchestra. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. at Center for the Arts Crested Butte with tickets available for $40. Student tickets are $10.

The second main-stage opera of the season is Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece “Rigoletto,” which portrays the tragic downfall of a court jester whose beloved daughter, Gilda, has fallen for the lecherous Duke of Mantua. Presented on July 23, 25 and 27, “Rigoletto” is set to a musical

score that is both beautifully melodic and intensely dramatic. The cast, all from the roster of the Metropolitan Opera, includes baritone Hyung Yun as Rigoletto, Jennifer Zetlan as his loving daughter Gilda, Gregory Schmidt as the Duke of Mantua, and Matthew Burns as the paid assassin, Sparafucile. Director Beth Greenberg makes her CBMF debut in this gripping, intensely human drama. The performances begin at 7 p.m. at Center for the Arts Crested Butte, with tickets available for $65, with a student price of $10.

There also is the opportunity to see stars from the “Rigoletto” c a s t p r e s e n t a s p e c i a l performance of great moments from opera at the Opera Gala Home Soirée on July 21 at 6 p.m. Home Soirées take place in beautiful mountain homes with an array of wines and appetizers served. Tickets cost $175.

SymphonyStep back in time to the

Golden Age of Hollywood at a red-carpet event on July 19, when the Festival Symphony Orchestra brings to life the magic of classic films. The theme for this annual Celebration fundraiser is Gotta Dance and features some of Hollywood’s most famous dance scenes on the big screen including Gene Kelly’s “Brigadoon,” “Singin’ in the Rain” and “An American in Paris.” Signature cocktails, gourmet dinner service and live and silent auctions are part of this glamorous evening at Big

Mine Ice Arena starting at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $175.

Each season, CBMF presents a special instrument to educate and entertain audiences. This summer’s instrument, the bayan, is in the accordion family. In collaboration with Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum, CBMF is presenting the free talk The Bayan From Yesterday to Today In Crested Butte and demonstration of the bayan by Ukrainian-born Alexander Hrustevich on July 23 at the museum.

Free Family ConcertThe Divine Family Young

People’s Concert Series continues on July 19 with Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band. Hailed as “the best band on the children’s scene” by USA Today and CBS, the group is made up of award-winning singer-songwriter Lucky Diaz and his wife, Alisha Gaddis, who also performs on Broadway. Dance, sing and have fun with this hip, family-friendly act. The free 11 a.m. performance, geared especially for kids ages 2 to 10 and their families, is on the Red Lady Stage at the ski area base in Mt. Crested Butte and is preceded by a free art activity with The Trailhead Children’s Museum starting at 10 a.m.

V i s i t w w w .crestedbuttemusicfestival.org for a full schedule of events and to purchase tickets online. Or stop by the CBMF ticket office at 326 Elk Ave. or call 970.349.0619.

Blockbuster week for music

Seen here (above) is last year’s Celebration fundraiser for the Crested Butte Music Festival at Big Mine Ice Arena; and Marcello Giordani Young Artists.

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Gunnison Country Times Thursday, July 17, 2014 • ROUNDUP• B7

CBMT welcomes back N.Y.-based actor, director

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre welcomes back Sean Stone to direct the summer musical “The Fantasticks.” Sean did the music for last year’s CBMT production of “Cabaret.”

S t o n e i s a N e w Yo r k University alumnus and is

currently living and working in Brooklyn. He is the creator of the award winning musicals “Good Morning Athens” and “Be Like Joe.” Other musicals include “Rainey Day People” and "Song of the Sea," the latter of which is currently being produced in Seoul, Korea.

Sean a l so works as an actor, musical director and remixer; his music has been fea tured a t The Kennedy Center, The Lincoln Center, and The Weston Playhouse, among o the r s . B roadway credits include “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” and “The Apple Tree.”

“The Fantasticks” is the longest-running musical in the world, and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplici ty that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time.

“The Fantasticks” is a funny

and romantic musical about a boy, a girl, two parents and a wall. The narrator, El Gallo, asks the audience to use their imagination and follow him into a world of moonlight and magic. The boy and the girl fall in love, grow apart, and finally find their way back to each other after realizing the truth in El Gallo’s words that “without a hurt, the heart is hollow.” Talk about a time-proven audience-pleaser! “Try To Remember” a time when this romantic charmer wasn’t enchanting audiences around the world.

“The Fantasticks” opens at the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre (with new chairs) Wednesday, July 23 and plays through Aug. 3, nightly at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students if purchased before July 18. After the 18 they are $30 and $17. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Box Office at 970.349.0366 or go online at cbmountaintheatre.org.

Sean Stone to direct ‘The Fantasticks’

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The Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum will host a book signing with local author Ellen Dobbin on Tuesday, July 22, 5-6 p.m. Dobbin will give a short presentation at 5:30 about the process of writing her book, “The Man Who Stayed,” the cover of which is pictured here. Snacks and lemonade will be served. The entire community is welcome. Dobbin worked for many years around the world with the United States Foreign Service, leaving to settle in Florida, teach college and raise her two children. She spent her first summer in Mt. Crested Butte in 2002 and returns yearly with her husband, Richard, a 30-plus year resident of the town. A tour of the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory at Gothic in 2010 piqued her interest in the history of the organization and its ties with the community, starting her on the road to recording and writing that history (a work in progress). Along the way, a casual offer to allow her to see the diary of Garwood Hall Judd led to her transcribing it and preparing it for publication. For questions or more information contact the museum at 349.1880.

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Selasee and fafa familyMonday, July 21, 5:30 p.m.

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grew up exposed to the colorful and energetic sounds of Highlife Music. From this he created his own style — a creative blend of Reggae, West African Highlife and American Pop music. Threading together English and West African lyrics for a bright and captivating sound won him Independent Music Award’s “Best World Fusion” honor. Selasee has shared the stage with reggae legends like Steel Pulse, the Wailers and Third World.

Peter Rowan with Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen

Friday, Aug. 1, 8 p.m. $20 early bird/$25 week of

Grammy-award winner and six-time nominee Peter Rowan is a singer-songwriter with a five-decade career. Rowan began in 1963 as the singer, rhythm guitarist and songwriter for the Bluegrass Boys, led by the founding father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe. Later, Rowan, David Grisman, Jerry Garcia, Vassar Clements and John Kahn formed Old & In the Way. It was during this incarnation that Rowan penned the song “Panama Red,” a subsequent classic hit for the New Riders of the Purple Sage. Joining Peter are Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen. Frank has a reputation as a monster mandolinist. His Dirty Kitchen is comprised of banjoist Mike Munford (IBMA Banjo Player of the Year), guitarist Chris Luquette (IBMA Instrumentalist of the Year) and doghouse bassist Dan Booth. Their simmering bluegrass/newgrass

stew features instrumental, vocal and songwriting skills so hot, they also earned 2012 and 2013 Best Bluegrass Band honors from the Washington Area Music Association.

Crested Butte Arts Festival Workshops

Woodcut PrintmakingJuly 30-31, 4-9 p.m. each day.

$90 + $20 materials feeOne of the oldest and most well-

known printmaking processes, relief prints, have limitless potential for image making. Use simple carving tools and easy-to-carve woodblocks, ink up the surface and run through the printing press (or by hand) onto printmaking paper. The result is stunning, bold, full color graphic images with a subtle wood grain texture, symbolic of the technique. Prints can be altered or enhanced with other mixed media or collage components. Bring inspiring imagery or resource material to work from. In partnership with the Crested Butte Arts Festival. Instructor: Jennifer Ghormley.

Hand-Sewn Pages - A Bookmaking Workshop

Friday, Aug. 1, 1-5 p.m. $55 + $20 materials fee

Work with variations of the long stitch and create one journal with blank pages and another with decorated pages. Techniques are simple enough to explore on your own beyond the workshop and a great way to up-cycle a variety of materials. Both books are perfect for recording your Crested Butte adventures, giving as gifts or as an intimate form for your personal writings. For beginners or more experienced book artists interested in new techniques. Instructor: Judith Cassel-Mamet.

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p.m. $35 + $25 materials feeCreate the easiest and most

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Modus Operandi Artist Reception

Thursday, July 24, 5 – 8 p.m. Free

Come meet the artists of “Modus Operandi: A Show Exploring Art Processes Through Nature” during Artists of the West Elks’ “Super ArtWalk” Artist Reception. Garland Middleton and Laura Elm each refers to their inspirations from the natural world, using various art processes to boil down their ideas into striking pieces reflecting that beauty. Elegant forms and expert drawing are developed from analytical observation of the natural world and then re-tooled, tweaked and intensified imaginatively. At the Art Studio at 111 Elk Ave.

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John Fielder slideshow, exhibition in CB

Local nonprofit High Country Conservation Advocates (HCCA) will host a special opportunity to experience the photography of John Fielder up-close and personal in Crested Butte. The exhibit will feature 10 limited edition framed photographs of Colorado wilderness, as well as maps and information on America’s wilderness designations, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.

Prints of the photographs, as well as a special edition Wilderness 50th poster and new edition of Fielder’s acclaimed book “Mountain Ranges of Colorado,” will be available for purchase.

The exhibit will appear at The Piper Gallery in Crested Butte, Aug. 11-26, and is part of a traveling show of Fielder’s work, making stops throughout Colorado in summer 2014. Proceeds from the show will benefit HCCA’s local conservation efforts. A show opening will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 5-7 p.m. at the Piper

Gallery at 606 Sixth St. in Crested Butte, and is open to the public.

John Fielder is Colorado’s best-known photographer and has worked tirelessly to promote the protection of Colorado’s ranches, open space, and wildlands during his 33-year career. His photography has influenced people and legislation, earning him national recognition. He has photographed all of Colorado’s wilderness areas, and paid special attention to the Western Slope.

Fielder explains, “The show will honor our country’s highest form of land protection with a goal to affect future wilderness designations by Congress.”

Fielder will appear in person, July 20, from 5-8 p.m. at Eleven’s Scarp Ridge Lodge in Crested Butte. HCCA, along with the Art Studio of the Center for the Arts will host Fielder for a slideshow and discussion, as part of the 2014 ArtTalk series. The interactive ArtTalk will feature more than 200 of Fielder’s favorite wilderness images from Colorado and beyond, captured over the past 40 years. A special pre-reception will be held from 5-6:30 p.m., featuring Fielder as the guest of honor, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Come

early, take in the beauty of Eleven’s Scarp Ridge Lodge and enjoy premier seating for the slideshow. Tickets for the pre-reception are $45 and benefit HCCA. Tickets for the slideshow are $10, with proceeds going to HCCA and CFTA. For more information go to www.hccacb.org.

More than 40 books have been published depicting Fielder’s Colorado photography. He lives in Summit County. Information about him and his work can be found at www.johnfielder.com.

On Sept. 3, 1964. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Wilderness Act. This historic bill established the National Wilderness Preservation System and set aside an initial 9.1 million acres of wildlands for the use and benefit of the American people. Over the past 50 years, as a result of America’s support for wilderness, Congress has added more than 100 million acres to this unique land preservation system. In Colorado, 3.6 million acres have been protected as wilderness since 1964, including such diverse lands as the Maroon Bells, Gunnison Gorge, Flat Tops, Great Sand Dunes, and much of Rocky Mountain National Park.

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B10 • ROUNDUP • Thursday, July 17, 2014 Gunnison Country Times

Lee, Lennon tie the knot

Meghann Lee of Gunnison, daughter of Jane Wyman and Bill Lee of Almont, was married to Douglas “DJ” Lennon of Gunnison, son of Terri Murphy of Crested Butte and the late Doug Lennon, on June 14 at West Tomichi Riverway Park in Gunnison. The bride’s grandparents are Judy and Bob Ritchie of Kerrville, Texas; the late Will Wyman; and Thomas and Betty Lee, deceased. The groom’s grandparents are Ralph and Delores Hogue of Longmont; and Dwight and Winnifred Lennon, deceased.

Pastor Darryl Reeves of Carbondale performed the ceremony. DJ’s brother-in-law, Josh Draven, played guitar selections from Jack Johnson during the processional and recessional. The bride’s father Bill gave her away. She was attended to by maid of honor Lauren Huckle and bridesmaid Meranda Daniels. The groom’s best “man” was his sister, Katie Draven. He was also attended to by Dion Clayton.

The ceremony was followed by a reception dinner, also held in the Riverway Park. Meghann’s mother Jane made the yellow cake with lemon custard filling, which was decorated by her grandmother, Judy. Meghann’s father Bill made pine cone “Bride and Groom” cake toppers.

Meghann and DJ both graduated from Gunnison High School in 2007. She received her culinary degree from Colorado Mesa University in 2012, and he graduated from Rocky Mountain Lineman School in May of this year. The couple resides in Fort Collins where DJ works for the City of Fort Collins Light and Power.

Volunteers needed for Adaptive Sports galaThe Adaptive Sports Center is

in need of experienced, volunteer wait staff for the 2014 Crested Butte Open Gala dinner. The event takes place on Sunday, Aug. 3 from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. The Crested Butte Open raises funds to help the Adaptive Sports Center accomplish its mission of improving the quality of life of people with disabilities through outdoor adventure activities. Please email or call Maggie Burke at 970.349.5075 ext. 109, Maggie@adaptivesports.org for more information.

‘Life of a Star’, ‘How Fast Are We Going’

at GVOAt the Gunnison Valley

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On Saturday night, July 19, visitors can learn out “How Fast are We Going?” Join Observatory Board Member Stu Ferguson to hear about just how fast we humans are traveling through space. It will astound you!

The Observatory, located at 2804 CR 38 (Gold Basin Road) opens at sunset (about 8 p.m.). No reservations are required and entry is by suggested donation of $5/adult and $3/child. Go to www.gunnisonobservatory.org for details. You can learn more about astronomy in the beautiful Gunnison Valley by going to www.gunnisonstars.blogspot.com.

Carpe Noctem — Seize the Night!

Hike with GPLI to Pilot Knob

Join the Gunnison Public Lands Initiative on a free guided hike to Pilot Knob this Saturday, July 19. Participants meet at 7:30 a.m. at the four-way stop in Crested Butte. Check out this beautiful landscape’s rolling hills, aspen forests, and wildflower meadows. Alli Melton from High Country Conservation Advocates will explain the natural resource extraction threats in the area and how GPLI could help protect this incredible place. For more information and to register, please visit www.gunnisonpubliclands.org or call Hilary at 970.390.6689.

MFA faculty to read at Townie Books

Western State Colorado University MFA professors Michaela Herman-Roessner, Diana Pharaoh Francis and Russell Davis will each read from their latest novels at Townie Books on Saturday, July 19 at 6 p.m. The emcee for the evening will be best selling author Russell Davis who was the past president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. Davis currently teaches writing, editing and the fundamentals of the publishing industry alongside his work with Western’s creative writing program. He has published numerous works of fiction and poetry and contributed to media franchises such as Transformers and The Executioner. His newest book is “The End of All Seasons,” a collection of short fiction and poetry.

Townie Books is located at 414 Elk Ave. in Crested Butte and can be contacted at 349.7545 for more information.

Cookout, ice cream and slideshow with Dr. Vandenbusche

Come to Three Rivers Resort in Almont on Saturday, July 19, for a cookout and ice cream social, followed by a historic slideshow of Gunnison Country attractions by “the great” Dr. Duane Vandenbusche. Cookout begins at 5:30 p.m. Meat and drinks will be provided, but please bring a side dish to share. The ice cream social will begin at 6:30. Build your own sudae for 50¢ per dip. The slideshow begins at 7 p.m. Come join us!

Westfest Yoga retreat at Rockin’ JC RanchWestfest, a celebration of the

here and now, a mindfulness retreat with yoga, will take place July 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Yoga will be led by instructor Carolina Lorenzo of Boulder. Cost is $200 for both days.

This event will include two two-hour yoga sessions and light lunch each day, a mindfulness workshop, walking meditation and music, and will benefit Safe Harbor Ranch — providing a forever home for animals.

All levels are welcome and accommodations for overnight stay are available nearby! Call 970.641.5644 to book your spot or make a credit card payment. For more information, visit rockinjc.com. This is a Yogapalooza internationally sponsored event.

Time to enjoy wildflowers

Dr. Keith Longpre will be offering a two-day workshop identifying wildflowers for the outdoor enthusiast sponsored by the Boomers & Beyond on July 19 and 20. It is open to all age groups. Materials required for the workshop include a 10X hand lens and two paperback books identifying wildflowers for the amateur having no knowledge of botany (total price is $20.00).

The introductory Saturday session is at 8:30 a.m. until noon in Hurst Hall, Room 131, on the Western State Colorado University campus. The second session will be an outdoor field trip from 1-5 p.m. identifying wildflowers. On Sunday, July 20 the final session will last from 9-5 p.m. and will consist of a drive along the Ohio Creek road to the top of Ohio Pass (bringing a packed lunch). Transportation is by carpooling so drivers are encouraged to sign up at registration. Passengers are expected to reimburse the driver for gas.

The workshop is limited to 12 people. Preregistration only is 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Room 128 (Department Office of Natural Science) in Hurst Hall. Registration will end Thursday, July 17, at 4 p.m. This Wildflower Workshop is free. The fee is only for the materials and must be paid by cash or check (made out to Dr. Keith Longpre) at the time of preregistration. The books and hand lens will be issued when you preregister. For further questions call 970.943.2015.

Bonfils Blood Drive

Bonfils community blood drives will take place in Gunnison on July 22 from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Aspinall Wilson Center Conference Room, and in Crested Butte on July 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. inside the Lodge at Mountaineer Square Ballroom at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Bonfils Appointment Center Toll Free at 800.365.0006 ext. 2 or visit bonfils.org. All donors will receive a free insulated lunch cooler.

Shawn James and the Shapeshifters in CB

Get ready for the musical event of the summer season! Montanya Distillers and Crested Butte Mountain Resort present Shawn

James and the Shapeshifters on the Red Lady Stage on Thursday, July 24 at 5:30 p.m. Best described as “Primal, provocative, unforgettable, swamp-saturated folk/rock/blues/soul.” Montanya cocktail specials will be served along with the usual bar options and food from CBMR. Mark your calendar!

Public Policy Forum in Crested Butte

“Is the Patriot Act Patriotic” is the title of the Public Policy Forum’s third event on July 23. The speaker is Susan N. Herman, president of the American Civil Liberties Union. Her talk will be at the Crested Butte Community School and begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is free.

Herman is the Centennial Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, where she teaches courses in criminal procedure and constitutional law. Her most recent book, “Taking Liberties: The War on Terror and the Erosion of American Democracy” (2011) is being published this year in an updated paperback edition.

Herman is a graduate of Barnard College, majoring in philosophy, and obtained her law degree from the New York University Law School. She was an editor of the school’s law review, and was a law clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second District and later the associate director of the Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York. She has spoken on constitutional law issues on PBS, NPR, and CSPAN, and at educational events organized by the American Bar Association.

Historical melodrama in Pitkin

The Pitkin Players present “A Pickle at the Pitkin House” or “Governor Pitkin Saves the Day”,” a melodrama based on Pitkin history, written by Juliet Serrato and directed by Nancy Mitchell. Showing still take place Thursday through Saturday, July 24-26, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 27, at 4 p.m. at the historic Pitkin Town Hall. Tickets cost $6 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under and are available in Pitkin at the Silver Plume General Store and Nancy’s Needle, or by calling 970.275.5849.

Estate Sale to help pay medical costs

An estate sale of Clifford Clauson’s belongings will be held at St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 400 W. Georgia Ave. Proceeds will help pay for the medical expenses for Chloey Mannella, the great-granddaughter of Joe Dixon. The sale will take place on Friday, July 25, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, July 26, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Items for sale include household items; tools; furniture, including a complete retro 1950s bedroom set; and clothing from LL Bean, Northface and Levis. Please stop by for great bargains to help a good cause.

Samantha Rae Lovelace

Samantha Rae Lovelace was born to Christina and Jim Lovelace of Gunnison on June 18 at 3:29 p.m.

She weighed 6 lbs., 8 ozs., and was 18.5 inches long.

Samantha’s grandparents are Joseph Zibelli of Miami, Fla.; Linda Zibelli of Lake Worth, Fla.; and Hwa Hsi Lovelace of Hillsboro, Tenn. Her great-grandparent is James Shen of Sacramento, Calif.

Ira Leo Welsh

Ira Leo Welsh was born to Mary and Andy Welsh of Gunnison on July 5 at 5:50 a.m.

He weighed 7 lbs., 3 ozs., and was 21 inches long.

I r a ’s g r a n d p a re n t s a r e John Simmering and Molly Simmering of Hesston, Kan.; and Jim and Mary Welsh of Honolulu, Hawaii.

Ira is named for his great-uncle Ira Simmering, folk artist, whittler and Korean War veteran.

Louisa Marie Nold

Louisa Marie Nold was born to Lisa and Heath Nold of Gunnison on July 6 at 10:34 p.m.

She weighed 7 lbs., 11 ozs., and was 20 inches long.

Louisa was welcomed to the family by sister Sophie, 2.

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Gunnison Country Times Thursday, July 17, 2014 • ROUNDUP • B11

Seasons students sell lemonadeGunnison’s Seasons Schoolhouse is in the process of purchasing a new building east of its current location to house an infant and toddler center. To close on the property, Seasons is hoping to raise $8,000. As part of the fundraising effort, Seasons students recently sold lemonade. Seen here, Conor Muhlbach holds a sign advertising the sale. Seasons is also having a yard sale July 26, for which donations are being accepted. For more information, contact Executive Director Nancy Pierce at 970.275.5193.

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Gardener’s paradiseThe home of Renee and Jay McMurren, 1210 N. Vulcan St., is this week’s recipient of Top O’ The World Garden Club’s Yard of the Week award. Curbside is a row of brilliantly blooming yellow potentilla shrubs backed by a rock-lined flowering ditch. The focus of the landscape is a large perennial flower bed filled with a wonderful assortment of dianthus, painted daisies, columbine, day lilies, coreopsis and many other varieties; it is in full bloom and is spectacular. An attractive sidewalk leads to the front porch, which is bordered by hung white peonies and frames several large standing and hanging baskets of brightly colored annuals that also draw the eye’s attention. A feature of the outdoor living area is a red-wood deck on the south side of the house, and a lush, perfect lawn wraps around the property, where on the north side, two young flowering crabapple trees are showing strong new growth. This is truly a gardener’s paradise.

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History Day accolades(L-r) Breanne Barrett and Maria Meza recently represented Gunnison in the competition for National History Day. These Gunnison Middle School students prepared a 10-minute dramatic presentation entitled “Happy Literacy Day: A Fantastical Trip of the Things He Did Say — The Footprints of Dr. Seuss.” This year, the theme was Rights and Responsibilities in history. National History Day had more than 600,000 students compete this year. The top two in each state and country in each category were invited to compete in College Park, Md. All 50 states — as well as Korea, Southeast Asia, China, Guam and Europe — were represented with their best competitors. Breanne and Maria competed in Jr. Group Performance. They were very well received making the final round. They ultimately brought home an Outstanding Entry award for their fourth-place finish. The girls would like to thank all the people in Gunnison — from local businesses, school teachers and groups — who helped make this trip possible.

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Anglers vie for Caddis CupCrested Butte Land Trust’s 13th annual Caddis Cup Fly Fishing Tournament took place July 11 and 12. Anglers vied for awards in the categories of largest rainbow trout, brown trout and most aggregate inches. Seen here, tournament participant Chip Fudge poses with a 16-inch brown trout.

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Gunnison Country Times Thursday, July 17, 2014 • ROUNDUP • B13

Attention drawn to noxious plants as part of effort

The Paonia Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service and the newly formed North Fork Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) out of Hotchkiss, recently hosted Weed Day, an education and removal project in the Raggeds Wilderness. In total, 27 volunteers and Forest Service staff spent a Saturday hiking into the wilderness to learn more about noxious weeds, efforts to control and remove them and to perform work. The group included youth and adult sponsors from the Hotchkiss Grange. At the top of the “Hit List” was the noxious weed “houndstongue.”

Houndstongue produces flowers and seeds during its second season of growth and can cause liver failure in livestock if eaten in sufficient quantities. The group worked hard to eradicate the weeds from a 3-4 acre meadow, chopping and bundling the weeds. A surprise welcome partner in the project was the Rocky Mountain Mule Packstring. The packstring was in town for the Cherry Days parade; however, it is a working packstring that provides lots of assistance across the Rocky Mountain Region to trail, wilderness and backcountry projects. Together with the volunteers’ efforts, the weed bundles were packed in to panniers and approximately 300 pounds of noxious weeds were hauled out by the mules to be disposed of.

According to Paonia District Ranger Levi Broyles, “A lot of great things happened through this project!” He went on to

explain, “A lot of people got excited about the work and lending a hand. Citizens stopped to ask what was going on and applaud the group's effort and of course, the packstring was a great addition to the project and for the Cherry Days festivities.”

After all their hard work, the volunteers hiked out and were rewarded with sandwiches, chips, drinks and some cold watermelon prepared by members of the

Forest Service.Organizers say Weed Day was a

great success and everyone hopes to continue this effort next year and encourage more volunteers, youth and groups to become involved and participate. RMEF and the Forest Service encourage folks to think about joining in next year and to help, learn and have fun.

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Pictured here is a scene from Weed Day. Courtesy photo

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B14 • ROUNDUP • Thursday, July 17, 2014 Gunnison Country Times

Adult league softball reaches end-of-season tourney

Bobby ReyesTimes Staff Writer

Some kids grow up on the baseball fields with dreams of becoming the next Babe Ruth.

For most of us, these dreams of

sport stardom eventually fade into a dim light. But for the players in Gunnison’s adult softball league, there’s an opportunity to live out these childhood fantasies. Held back only by fat or fear, league players can be the next kings or queens of the Gunnison baseball diamonds, at least for the summer. With the end-of-league tournament next week, teams are ready to finally throw-down.

Men's competitive leagueIn the men's competitive

league, the regular-season league champions, 5B’s, is looking to remain the best in town, though the antagonistic Decepticons are hoping to take vengeance on their regular-season rivals. In last year’s end-of-season tournament, the two teams played three games in the championship series with the Decepticons emerging as champions. This year, they desire nothing less.

“We want to destroy every opponent in the tournament,” Joe Frias of the Decepticons said after

dismantling the Big Red Machine last Monday night. “Cohesively, we’re all about the ball right now.”

The rhythm Frias is referring to has come right in time. Despite suffering a loss to 5B’s earlier this season, he’s confident that the Decepticons will show up when it matters most. And with next week’s tourney, he expects many battles of epic proportions.

“I think it’s going to be high-intensity,” he shared. “Everybody’s got an axe to grind.”

Like the Decepticons, 5B’s is also

sharpening their axe in preparation for next week’s tournament. After winning the regular-season, they want to sweep the competition clean with a tournament win, which eluded them last year.

“We definitely have a rivalry going on,” Drew Brown of 5B’s explained of the relationship with the Decepticons. “So when we play each other it gets heated.”

The pinstripes and pink shirts of 5B’s exude an air of meticulous perfection, and they bring that

Teams to throw-down on diamond

Settling into the saddleYoung BMX riders are finding their legs each Tuesday night at Jorgensen Park’s track. Participants — 5 years old and up — compete each week in four separate races among in their respective age class. Points are awarded each week based on place, and trophies are doled out at the end of the season, which extends until July 29. Seen here, Lola Wais (right) eyes the finish line Tuesday, and Hayden Moran (left) speeds around the track.

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Trek around BreckFor the second weekend in a row, Breckenridge played host to a competitive mountain bike race. Several locals headed to the drying slopes for the Breckenridge 100 Challenge and came away with podium finishes. For Crested Butte’s Liz Sampey, the second go in Breckenridge proved highly successful. After a fifth-place showing last week in the Firecracker 50, Sampey dominated the field by nearly an hour in a race twice the distance. It was a one-two sweep for the Gunnison Valley. Sampey’s win in 10:54:55 was followed with Crested Butte’s Amy Nolan taking the runner-up spot in 11:53:10. In the men’s 100 pro race, Scott Leonard of Gunnison took second, completing the demanding three-loop course in 9:04:58, 18 minutes behind winner Josh Tostado of Breckenridge. The only other win of the day for the Gunnison Valley went to Bryan Dillon, who won a tight competition in the 68-mile race. After going neck-and-neck most of the race, Dillon pulled away late to win in 5:29:22, just three minutes ahead of second-place finisher Pete Kalmes of Steamboat Springs. Seen here is the female pro podium from the Breckenridge 100, including (l-r) Laureen Coffelt, Sampey, Nolan and Lauren Mulwitz.

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desire to the baseball diamond each game. With only one loss in the regular season, they’re looking to duplicate that success in the post-season.

“We have to w in the tournament this year,” Brown said, emphasizing his desires. “It was close last year, so this year should be just as exciting.”

The painful memory of dropping a loss in the final game of last year’s tournament is still on the mind of Brown and 5B’s, and they seek nothing but flipping that result like a burger this year.

Similarly, Frias and the Decepticons view the end-of-season tournament with revenge in mind. After dropping the regular-season title to 5B’s for the second year in row, the Decepticons yearn for adult-league softball immortality, and next week is their one shot to savor 12 months of glory.

“We want redemption!” Frias exclaimed.

Co-ed competitive leagueFor the co-ed competitive

league, unseating the undefeated Chamberland Orthopaedics squad will require the biggest upset for any team. They’ve danced through their league with perfection and look to continue the trend into the tournament. But their place on top of the mantle has made them an easy target for many teams, like regular-season runner-up Ol’ Miner Steakhouse.

Bre Shelton and the Ol’ Miner team have steak knives out and their blood-thirsty eyes set on a big upset. They’re determined to get the job done.

“We definitely want to knock Chamberland off,” Shelton said. “We’ve prepared for them.”

For the newly formed Ol’ Miner squad, each game has been a learning experience, and they’re finding their stride right in time for the big dance. “Our first game against Chamberland wasn’t close, but the last two times we’ve played

have been,” Shelton explained. “They bring a competitiveness to the field, which makes them fun to play.”

Of course, there’s always the question that begs to be answered: Will the bottom of the barrel teams rise up to flip the switch on the tournament favorites? Can Fish Guts — who’ve gone all season without a win — shed the stink and come out with a major upset? Can the Big Red Machine find its missing parts and topple the giants of 5B’s and the Decepticons?

It’s unlikely, but the biggest thrill in sports is always an underdog beating the odds.

The end-of-season tournament will be played at Jorgensen Park. The men's competitive league tournament begins Monday, July 21. The co-ed competitive league tournament begins Tuesday, July 22.

(Bobby Reyes can be reached at bobbyreyes@gunnisontimes.com or 970-641-1414)

Darren Messenger of the Big Red Machine connects with the ball in Monday night’s loss to the Decepticons. Photo by Bobby Reyes

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With the Western Slope League Championships this coming weekend in Montrose, the Gunnison Stringrays are sharpening into peak form.

This past weekend at the Montrose Mar l in summer open, the Stingrays took third as a team with 1,917 points and had nearly a dozen first-

place individual finishes. In total, 17 teams participated in the meet. Following are individual top four finishes among Stingray swimmers.

Stingrays sharp going into league champs

Boys 11-12 100 free3. Brennan Stice, 1:18:58

Boys 13-14 100 meter free1. Braydon O’Neil, 1:00.41; 3. Colton Stice, 1:03.92

Girls 11-12 50 back3. Ashlynd Harris, 39.71

Girls 15 & over 50 back2. Ellie Penney, 41.32

Boys 11-12 50 back2. Brennan Stice, 42.86

Boys 13-14 50 back4. Tyler Laudick, 37.25

Girls 11-12 200 breast4. Alexandra Riser, 3:32.75

Boys 13-14 200 breast1. Braydon O’Neil, 2:51.50

Girls 11-12 100 fly1. Ashlynd Harris, 1:21.64

Boys 13-14 100 fly4. Braydon O’Neil, 1:16.64

Girls 9-10 400 free2. Ruby Barron, 7:12.63; 4. Tara Laudick, 7:55.44

Boys 9-10 400 free1. Spike Riser, 6:15.14 **pool record

Boys 11-12 400 free3. Brennan Stice, 6:00.25

Boys 13-14 400 free2. Colton Stice, 5:03.61

Boys 8 & under 100 medley relay1. Gunnison, 2:05.11

Girls 10 & under 200 medley relay4. Gunnison, 3:53.55

Boys 10 & under 200 medley relay2. Gunnison, 3:33.46

Girls 6 & under 25 free2. Finley Downum, 46.69; 3. Rhone Flynn, 51.56

Girls 7-8 25 free1. Madelyn Stice, 22.47; 4. Kathryn Frey, 26.55

Girls 9-10 25 free2. Tara Laudick, 20.64

Boys 6 & under 25 free2. Gabe Goddard, 27.30

Boys 9-10 25 free4. Samuel Buckhanan, 22.63

Girls 8 & under 100 free2. Madelyn Stice, 1:41.88

Boys 8 & under 100 free1. Jacob Riser, 1:34.48; 4. Grady Buckhanan, 1:58.33

Boys 9-10 200 IM1. Spike Riser, 3:27.24

Girls 8 & under 50 back4. Kathryn Frey, 1:10.76

Boys 9-190 50 back1. Spike Riser, 43.25

Girls 7-8 25 fly2. Madelyn Stice, 31.21; 4. Kathryn Frey, 34.66

Boys 7-8 25 fly3. Jacob Riser, 28.48

Boys 9-10 25 fly3. Miles Harris, 34.35

Girls 9-10 100 fly3. Ruby Barron, 1:56.62

Girls 9-10 50 breast4. Ruby Barron, 54.49

Boys 8 & under 50 breast1. Jacob Riser, 57.70

Boys 9-10 50 breast1. Spike Riser, 48.70

Boys 11 & over 200 medley relay4. Gunnison, 2:22.58

Girls 15 & over 200 free4. Elina Smith, 2:25.98

Boys 11-12 200 free4. Brennan Stice, 2:54.62

Boys 13-15 200 free1. Braydon O’Neil, 2:14.72; 2. Colton Stice, 2:16.49

Girls 11-12 50 fly2. Ashyland Harris, 36.17

Girls 15 & over 50 fly3. Ellie Penney, 40.03

Boys 13-14 50 fly2. Kyle Riser, 34.99

Girls 11-12 100 breast4. Ashlynd Harris, 1:41.20

Boys 13-14 100 breast2. Braydon O’Neil, 1:19.70; 4. Colton Stice, 1:28.05

Girls 11-12 100 IM3. Ashlynd Harris, 1:25.91

Girls 15 & over 100 IM3. Elina Smith, 1:19.18; 4. Ellie Penney, 1:26.26

Boys 13-14 100 IM3. Tyler Laudick, 1:21.87

Girls 11-12 200 back4. Annabelle Morrison, 3:17.12

Girls 13-14 200 back2. Alyssa Ware, 2:45.94

Girls 15 & over 200 back4. Elina Smith, 2:37.37

Boys 11-12 200 back1. Brennan Stice, 3:09.55

Boys 13-14 200 back2. Colton Stice, 2:36.95

Boys 13-14 400 IM2. Braydon O’Neil, 5:40.51

Girls 8 & under 100 free relay1. Gunnison, 1:58.18

Boys 8 & under 100 free relay1. Gunnison, 1:53.55

Girls 10 & under 200 free relay3. Gunnison, 3:17.21

Girls 6 & under 25 meter back2. Finley Downum, 43.95

Girls 7-8 25 back1. Madelyn Stice, 25.47; 2. Addie Frymoyer, 26.48

Girls 9-10 25 back2. Tara Laudick, 25.37

Boys 6 & under 25 back2. Gabe Goddard, 32.29

Boys 7-8 25 back1. Tyler McNamara, 30.32

Boys 8 & under 100 IM1. Jacob Riser, 1:55.82

Girls 8 & under 50 fly1. Madelyn Stice, 1:07.50

Girls 9-10 50 fly2. Ruby Barron, 45.82

Girls 9-10 100 breast5. Tara Laudick, 2:21.89

Boys 9-10 100 breast3. Asher Goddard, 2:14.50

Girls 9-10 200 free3. Ruby Barron, 3:25.71

Girls 8 & under 50 free2 Madelyn Stice, 46.88; 4. Addie Frymoyer, 52.91

Boys 8 & under 50 free1. Jacob Riser, 42.81

Boys 9-10 50 free3. Asher Goddard, 40.54

Girls 7-8 25 breast1. Addie Frymoyer, 31.54

Girls 9-10 25 breast4. Elle Morrison, 33.80

Boys 7-8 25 breast1. Jacob Riser, 27.97

Boys 9-10 25 breast2. Asher Goddard, 26.94

Boys 11 & over 200 free relay2. Gunnison, 1:59.28

Boys 13-14 200 meter fly1. Colton Stice, 2:52.93

Girls 11-12 50 meter breast3. Alexandra Riser, 45.53

Girls 15 & over 50 meter breast2. Ellie Penney, 45.36

Boys 11-12 50 breast3. Samuel Goddard, 45.39

Girls 11-12 200 IM3. Ashlynd Harris, 3:03.25

Girls 15 & over 200 IM5. Elina Smith, 2:26.30

Boys 11-12 200 IM4. Brennan Stice, 3:16.00

Boys 13-14 200 IM1. Braydon O’Neil, 2:33.48; 3. Colton Stice, 2:39.50

Girls 11-12 100 back3. Ashlynd Harris, 1:24.04; 4. Alexandra Riser, 1:24.87

Girls 15 & over 100 back4. Elina Smith, 1:13.21

Boys 11-12 100 back3. Brennan Stice, 1:32.62

Boys 13-14 100 back2. Braydon O’Neil, 1:13.92; 3. Colton Stice, 1:15.23

Boys 11-12 50 free4. Samuel Goddard, 35.26

Boys 13-14 50 free1. Braydon O’Neil, 28.37; 4. Kyle Riser, 30.31

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Gunnison Country Times Thursday, July 17, 2014 • SPORTS • B17

Gymnasts state-boundThis year, the Colorado Association of Recreational Athletics (CARA) Regional gymnastics meet was held at Ponderosa High School in Parker. There were about 100 Optionals and 200 Compulsory gymnasts in the region that Gunnison’s CARA gymnasts competed against. There were many high-scoring routines and tough judges. Gunnison had five gymnasts qualify for state. Eva Anderson, Erin Medina and Alicia Crow qualified for the all-around competition. Jessica Palmer qualified for the bars, and Katherine Ricks qualified in the beam. Pictured here at regionals are (back row, l-r) Alicia Crow and Katherine Ricks, and (front row, l-r) Aimee Heitz and Amaylee Loken. The state competition will be July 18-19, also at Ponderosa High School.

Photo by Kyla Leonard

CB Classic draws tough field

Several dozen mountain bikers competed in the 11th annual Crested Butte Classic this past Saturday. The low-key event drew some big names and great competition, with Kelly Magelky taking the win over Zach Guy and Rob Batey. The self-supported, 100 -mi l e endurance r ace covered mostly singletrack at high altitudes to the east of Crested Butte. Riders signed in after the completion of each loop , to ta l ing three loops for the finish. Top 10 results are: 1. Kelly Magelky, 6:26:46; 2. Zach Guy, 6:41.45; 3 . Rob Batey, 6 :41 :45 ; 4 . Billy Laird, 6:54:21; 5. Davie Ochs, 7:08:47; 6. Nick Schley, 7 : 2 3 : 0 1 ; 7 . C h r i s P a r k , 7 :30 :00 ; 8 . JP Frymoyer, 7:33:04; 9. Butch Hegeman, 8:29:36; 10. Chris Hanna, 8:39:33

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Crested Butte native Emma Corburn’s streak continues with a new American record in the 3,000 steeple chase. Coburn went with a fast pace early, and was rewarded with a runner-up finish at Glasgow’s Diamond League meet with a stellar 9:11:42 American record. The time eclipses the former American record by one second. That record was held by Coburn’s tra ining pa r tne r, the 2011 Wor ld Champion in the 1,500-meter, Jenny Simpson.

Gothic’s Linck wins Leadville Silver

Rush 50Facing a stacked field that

included former Western All-American Timmy Parr, Ethan Linck of Gothic ran away for a big victory at the Leadville Silver Rush 50-miler. Linck c o m p l e t e d t h e g r u e l i n g course in 7:01:26, earning him a 12-minute win. Earlier this year, Linck took a pair of third-place finishes, one at the 2014 Sage Burner 25k,

where he finished nearly six minutes behind Parr, and just last week he took third at the Gothic to Crested Butte 1/3 Marathon. Parr completed the Leadville Silver Rush in second, finishing in 7:13:08.

31st Annual Grin and Bear It

Take to the t r a i l s th i s Saturday, July 19, in Crested Butte for the 31st annual Grin and Bear It trail race. Hosted by the Crested Butte Nordic Center, the challenging route c l imbs 1,700 vert ica l feet from Crested Butte to Green Lake at 10,600 feet before blazing back down to total 9 .3 mi l e s . Th i s ou t - and-back race is a cup-less event but will have aid stations at miles 2.5 and 6.5. Registration i s c u r re n t l y $ 3 0 o n l i n e and $20 for Crested Butte Mountain Runners. Online registration is at http://www.zapevent.com/listactivit ies.aspx?eventid=5704. It closes at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 18.

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Grabbin’ life by the hornsMaybe it’s the speed. Maybe it’s the danger. There was a packed house of attendees each night for the Cattlemen’s Day rodeo this past week. The toughest cowboys and cowgirls tested their skills in riding and roping Thursday through Saturday. Pictured here are scenes from this year’s rodeo.

Photos by Bobby Reyes and Chris Rourke

2014 Cattlemen’s Days rodeo results

Bareback riding1. Scott NeSmith, 85.02. Tanner Phipps, 80.03. Tyler Scales, 77.04. Zach Kiestler, 76.05. David Clapp, 74.0

Saddle bronc riding1. John Redig, 85.0 (tie)1. Jeff Willert, 85.0 (tie)2. Jesse James Kirby, 80.0 (tie)2. Ryan Montroy, 80.0 (tie)3. Brady Nicholes, 78.0 (tie)3. Levi Berry, 78.0 (tie)

Steer wrestling1. Dan Cathcart, 5.12. Kyle Maez, 5.83. Kelby Bond, 7.0 (tie)3. Aaron Volser, 7.0 (tie)5. Joe Buffington, 7.1

Team roping1. Tom Richards & Monty Joe Petska, 4.72. Jake Barnes & Junior Nogueria, 4.93. Tyler Wade & Kinney Harrell, 5.04. Cole Dorenkamp & Jesse Jolly, 5.45. Justine Price & Kyron Kreutzer, 5.6

Tie-down roping1. Britt Bath, 10.32. Kyle Dickens, 10.53. Justin Stuckey, 10.7 (tie)3. Willie Roberts, 10.7 (tie)4. Kyle Belew, 11.1

Barrel racing1. Jenna Waggoner, 17.77 (tie)1. Kelly Yates, 17.77 (tie)2. Kelly Martin, 17.853. Dianne Bath, 18.004. CJ Vondette, 18.05

Bull riding1. Tanner Learmont, 88.02. Bart Miller, 80.0

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BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH909 N. Wisconsin St. • 641-2144 • Pastor Tom Burggraf

Hope & Encouragement for Real Life Summer Worship Service 9 A.M.

Children's Church Available, Free College Lunch During School Year Nursery, Kids, Youth College & Adult Programs

www.gunnisonbethany.com

COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GUNNISON107 N. Iowa • 641- 0925

www.gunnisoncommunitychurch.com 9:30 A.M. Worship Service, Kings Kids & Youth

Sunday Worship Broadcast on KEJJ 98.3 FM

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHVirginia at N. Pine St. • 641-2240

• Pastor Jonathan Jones9:30 A.M. Share & Prayer Fellowship / 10 A.M. Sunday School Classes

11 A.M. Morning Worship Service / 6 P.M. Evening Service Wednesday 7 PM - Children's Patch Club / Gunnison Bible Institute

Thursday 7 PM - College & Career Christian Fellowship www.firstbaptistgunnison.org.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Episcopal • 307 W. Virginia Ave. • 641-0429 • FR Bill WaltzAdult Sunday School 8 A.M./Holy Eucharist 9 A.M.

Tuesday 7 A.M. Holy Eucharist 401 Sopris. Ave., Crested Butte - 5 P.M. at Queen of All Saints

THE GUNNISON CHURCH OF CHRIST600 E. Virginia • 641-1588

Welcomes you to Bible Classes and Worship Assemblies Sunday Worship 10:30 A.M.

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 A.M. & Wednesday Bible Study 7 P.M.

GUNNISON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHSunday Worship/Kids Time • 9 A.M. •

Aspinall-Wilson Center 909 East Escalante Drive, Gunnison

United Church of Christ • Open and Affirming • www.gunnisonucc.orgOffice - 123 #1 West Tomichi • 641-3203

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MT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH711 N. Main • 641-1860

Sunday Worship 10 A.M. Sunday School 9 A.M. Adult Bible School 9 A.M,

Refreshments served after church. Casual attire welcome!

NEW SONG CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP77 Ute Lane

(East of town. First left after the cemetery) 641-5034 • Pastor Mark Bruton

Interdenominational • Worship 9:30 A.M. (Children’s Church & Nursery). www.newsonggunnison.com

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH77 Ute Lane • 641-3036

Pastor Fritz Krieger 440-391-2716 (One Mile East on Hwy 50 in Tomichi Heights)

Saturday Worship Experience: Bible Study 10:00 A.M. Worship Service 11 A.M.

ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH300 N. Wisconsin • 641-0808 • Fr. Steven J. Murray

Mass: Sat. - 6:30 P.M., Sun. 10:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. (Spanish) St. Rose of Lima Silver St., Lake City, Mass: Sat. 4 P.M.

Queen of All Saints 401 Sopris, Crested Butte, Sun.-8:30 A.M.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 523 N. Pine St. • 641-1813

Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional; 10:30 a.m. Blended Family Bible Study Sun. 9:15 a.m.

Saturday Night Service 6pm Meeting in Fellowship Hall Hispanic Service Saturday Night in Auditorium at 6 PM

Wednesdays: B.L.A.S.T., Youth & Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. www.TBCGunnison.com

LIGHTS&SIRENSGUNNISON POLICEAt the time of publication, the Gunnison Police Department had investigated the following cases.

For additional information please contact the Gunnison Sheriff’s Office at 641.1113.

JULY 4- Nor th District of ficers responded to a family disturbance within Somerset. No criminal act took place.

JULY 5- West Elk Search and Rescue and Western State Colorado University Mountain Rescue secured a critically injured hiker from the bottom of the Black Canyon. The hiker had fallen and suffered a compound fracture, as well as, other injuries. The victim was air lifted from the rim and taken to the hospital.

JULY 6- Of ficers were dispatched to a repor ted assault at a campground west of Gunnison. This case continues to be investigated.

JULY 7 - Of ficers received a repor t concerning the theft of a cell phone. Case continues to be investigated as of ficers are following up on leads.

JULY 8- Of ficers received a repor t concerning a fraudulent circumstance. Case continues to be investigated. - Officers received a repor t concerning a vicious wolf in the Dos Rios area. Investigations revealed that a domestic half-wolf had an incident with another dog. Repor ting par ties declined to press charges.- Officers received a repor t concerning a bear coming into a camper trailer and getting into garbage near Almont. - Of ficers received a repor t concerning an attempted fraud by phone. The potential victim declined to give personal information and the suspect realized the futility of the call and hung up. - Officers assisted the Colorado State Patrol with a single-car rollover near the 11-mile mark of County Road 742.

JULY 9- Of ficers were able to locate and cited a 23-year-old Crested Butte male for failure to notify law enforcement about a traf fic accident, obstructing a peace officer and careless driving. These charges stemmed from an accident that occurred on July 3, near the Dorchester Campground.- Officers received a repor t concerning a lost firearm in the Soap Creek area. - Officers arrested a 35-year-old Gunnison female on two Chaffee County failure to appear warrants for child abuse and driving under restraint. Total bond was set at $3,000. - Officers investigated an ATV accident that occurred nor th of the Taylor Park Trading Post. The 18-year-old male was transpor ted by private conveyance to the Gunnison Valley Hospital where he was treated for a broken collar bone

and possible fractured pelvis.- Officers responded to a motorcycle over the edge of the Black Canyon on Highway 92. The lone victim in the accident was located and was only complaining of a possible broken wrist. - Of ficers and ambulance responded to the Arrowhead Subdivision for a medical issue involving a 69-year-old female. - Officers responded to the Wilson’s Landing area for a raft that turned over and three people were in the water. The rescue was successful.

JULY 10- Of ficers received a call concerning a stolen bike from the Har tman Rocks staging area. Later the same day someone found the bike and posted it on the Gunnison Market Place.- Officers arrested a 32-year-old Gunnison female on a bond violation charge as well as probation violation. New bond for the violation was set at $10,000. The arrest was made in Gunnison County Cour t and went without incident.- Officers and rural Fire responded to two lightning strike wildland fires approximately 100 feet from one another on private land near Cimarron. The small blazes were extinguished without damage sustained.

JULY 11- At approximately 12:40 a.m., of ficers assisted the Gunnison Police with an investigation and arrest during a traf fic stop.- Officers were dispatched to the Gunnison District Cour t regarding a warrant out of Montrose County for a 28-year-old male failing to comply with a cour t order. The male was arrested without incident and will be held pending a $500 bond.- Officers responded to a campground nor th of Gunnison regarding a disturbance. Investigations revealed that the issues were civil. - Nor th District of ficers responded to a child custody issue within Marble.- Nor th District of ficers responded to a two-car accident on County Road 265 (Buzzard Divide/Big Muddy Road)

JULY 12- Of ficers assisted the National Park Service with a noise complaint within the Elk Creek Campground.

JULY 13- At approximately 12:40 a.m., of ficers assisted the Gunnison Police with an incident at a business near the west edge of city limits. - Of ficers and ambulance were dispatched to a location near the Arrowhead Subdivision regarding an OHV accident involving a death. Investigations revealed that a 72-year-old Mississippi male received injuries which caused his death. This case continues to be investigated.

JULY 7Accident - Hit & Run — N. Iowa St.Agency Assist — 711 W. Rio Grande Ave.Theft — 908 N. 11th St.Disorderly Conduct — 900 N. Main St.Property - Found — 200 N. Wisconsin St.Property - Found — 910 W. Bidwell Ave.Abandoned Vehicle — 210 W. Virginia Ave.Animal - Running at Large — 1005 W. Denver Ave.Violation of Protection Order — W. Virginia Ave.

JULY 8Accident — 235 S. 7th St.

Violation of Bail Bonds — 720 N. Colorado St.Harassment — 107 Mountaineer Dr.Accident — N. Wisconsin St.Disorderly Conduct - Course or Offensive — 600 N. Colorado St.Menacing - Felony — W. New York Ave.

JULY 9Financial Transaction Device - Unauthorized Use — 201 N. Main St.Accident — 700 W. Tomichi Ave.Information — 221 N. Main St.

For additional information please contact the Gunnison Police Department, Records Office, at 641.8254.

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HORSE SHOWCLASS 1: HORSE KNOWLEDGE SR.1. Annie Schoenmakers2. Kelly Mundell2. Madaline Redden4. Clara Cranor5. Grace Delany

CLASS 2: HORSE KNOWLEDGE INT.1. Catherine Washburn2. Emma Woodford3. Lily Redden4. Elizabeth Jakubauskas5. Emma Jean Lovett6. Jaycee Fuller

CLASS 3: HORSE KNOWLEDGE JR. 1. Lydia Loken1. Porter Washburn3. Abigail Rourke4. Aubrie Brown5. Kaden Summer

CLASS 4: SHOWMANSHIP SR.1. Kelly Mundell2. Lilly Westbay3. Madaline Redden4. Clara Cranor5. Annie Schoenmakers6. Grace Delany

CLASS 5: SHOWMANSHIP INT.1. Lily Redden2. Catherine Washburn3. Ashleigh MacLennan4. Emma Jean Lovett5. Tristen Haus6. Elizabeth Jakubauskas

CLASS 6: SHOWMANSHIP JR.1. Abigail Rourke2. Aubrie Brown3. Kaden Summer4. Tara Laudic5. Lydia Loken6. Tanner Barnes

CLASS 7: HUNT SEAT OVER JUMPS SR.1. Lilly Westbay2. Grace Delany

CLASS 8: HUNT SEAT OVER JUMPS JR. 1. Aubrie Brown2. Abigail Rourke

CLASS 9: HUNT SEAT EQUITATION SR. 1. Lilly Westbay2. Kelly Mundell 3. Madaline Redden4. Grace Delany

CLASS 10: HUNT SEAT EQUITATION INT.1. Elizabeth Jakubauskas2. Lily Redden

CLASS 11: HUNT SEAT EQUITATION JR. 1. Aubrie Brown2. Abigail Rourke

CLASS 12: ENGLISH DISCIPLINE RAIL SR. 1. Kelly Mundell

2. Grace Delany3. Lilly Westbay4. Madaline Redden

CLASS 13: ENGLISH DISCIPLINE RAIL INT. 1. Elizabeth Jakubauskas2. Lily Redden

CLASS 14: ENGLISH DISCIPLINE RAIL JR. 1. Aubrie Brown2. Abigail Rourke

CLASS 15: ENGLISH RIDING CONTROL SR. 1. Lilly Westbay2. Kelly Mundell3. Grace Delany4. Madaline Redden

CLASS 16: ENGLISH RIDING CONTROL INT.1. Lily Redden2. Elizabeth Jakubauskas

CLASS 17: ENGLISH RIDING CONTROL JR.1. Aubrie Brown2. Abigail Rourke

CLASS 18: WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP SR.1. Kelly Mundell

2. Madaline Redden3. Grace Delany4. Annie Schoenmakers5. Clara Cranor6. Sophie Hoffman

CLASS 19: WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP INT. 1. Catherine Washburn2. Lily Redden3. Jaycee Fuller4. Emma Woodford5. Tristen Haus6. Tyler Laudick

CLASS 20: WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP JR.1. Lydia Loken2. Aubrie Brown3. Abigail Rourke4. Tara Laudick5. Porter Washburn6. Kaden Summer

CLASS 21: REINING SR.1. Kelly Mundell2. Madaline Redden3. Grace Delany4. Annie Schoenmakers5. Clara Cranor

CLASS 22: REINING INT.1. Lily Redden

2. Emma Woodford3. Tyler Laudick4. Tristen Haus5. Catherine Washburn6. Jaycee Fuller

CLASS 23: REINING JR.1. Aubrie Brown2. Abigail Rourke3. Lydia Loken4. Porter Washburn

CLASS 24: WESTERN DISCIPLINE RAIL SR.1. Kelly Mundell2. Madaline Redden3. Annie Schoenmakers4. Sophie Hoffman5. Grace Delany6. Clara Cranor

CLASS 25: WESTERN DISCIPLINE RAIL INT.1. Elizabeth Jakubauskas2. Lily Redden3. Emma Woodford4. Catherine Washburn5. Tyler Laudick6. Jaycee Fuller

CLASS 26: WESTERN DISCIPLINE RAIL JR.1. Aubrie Brown

2. Abigail Rourke3. Tara Laudick4. Lydia Loken5. Porter Washburn6. Tanner Barnes

CLASS 27: WESTERN RIDING SR.1. Kelly Mundell2. Madaline Redden3. Grace Delany4. Taylor Barnes5. Clara Cranor

CLASS 28: WESTERN RIDING INT.1. Catherine Washburn2. Tyler Laudick3. Lily Redden4. Emma Woodford5. Tristen Haus

CLASS 29: WESTERN RIDING JR.1. Aubrie Brown2. Kaden Summer3. Porter Washburn4. Abigail Rourke

CLASS 30: TRAIL CLASS SR.1. Madaline Redden2. Grace Delany3. Clara Cranor4. Sophie Hoffman

2014 Cattlemen’s Days: The 4-H results

The 4-H Horse Show — which took place Saturday, July 5 — is one of the first Cattlemen’s Days events. Elizabeth Jakubauskas rode her horse in mostly English classes.

Photo by Chris Rourke

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RAISING LIVESTOCK?Now that’s what we call putting water to benefi cial use.

Congratulations to all 4-H participants on your hard work and accomplishments. You make your community proud.

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5. Kelly Mundell6. Taylor Barnes

CLASS 31: TRAIL CLASS INT.1. Emma Woodford2. Lily Redden3. Catherine Washburn4. Tyler Laudick 5. Jaycee Fuller

CLASS 32: TRAIL CLASS JR.1. Aubrie Brown2. Tara Laudick3. Kaden Summer4. Porter Washburn5. Lydia Loken6. Abigail Rourke

CLASS 33: RANCH HORSEMANSHIP SR.1. Kelly Mundell2. Madaline Redden3. Sophie Hoffman4. Grace Delany

CLASS 34: RANCH HORSEMANSHIP INT.1. Catherine Washburn2. Lily Redden

CLASS 35: RANCH HORSEMANSHIP JR.1. Aubrie Brown2. Abigail Rourke3. Kaden Summer4. Lydia Loken5. Porter Washburn

CLASS 36: RANCH CUTTING SR.1. Madaline Redden2. Grace Delany3. Kelly Mundell

CLASS 37: RANCH CUTTING INT.1. Catherine Washburn2. Lily Redden

CLASS 38: RANCH CUTTING JR.1. Aubrie Brown2. Porter Washburn

CLASS 39: RANCH TRAIL SR. 1. Kelly Mundell2. Madaline Redden3. Sophie Hoffman4. Grace Delany

CLASS 40: RANCH TRAIL SR.1. Catherine Washburn2. Lily Redden

CLASS 41: RANCH TRAIL JR.1. Lydia Loken2. Aubrie Brown3. Kaden Summer4. Porter Washburn5. Abigail Rourke

CLASS 42: FLAG RACE SR.1. Kelly Mundell2. Taylor Barnes3. Madaline Redden4. Sophie Hoffman

CLASS 43: FLAG RACE INT.1. Catherine Washburn2. Tyler Laudick3. Lily Redden4. Emma Jean Lovett5. Tristen Haus

CLASS 44: FLAG RACE JR.1. Aubrie Brown2. Abigail Rourke3. Kaden Summer4. Lydia Loken5. Tanner Barnes6. Tara Laudick

CLASS 45: BARREL RACING SR.1. Sophie Hoffman2. Taylor Barnes3. Kelly Mundell4. Madaline Redden5. Grace Delany

CLASS 46: BARREL RACING INT.1. Tyler Laudick2. Lily Redden3. Catherine Washburn4. Emma Woodford5. Tristen Haus

CLASS 47: BARREL RACING JR.1. Aubrie Brown2. Kaden Summer3. Lydia Loken4. Abigail Rourke5. Tanner Barnes6. Porter Washburn7. Tara Laudick

CLASS 48: POLE BENDING SR. 1. Kelly Mundell2. Taylor Barnes3. Grace Delany4. Madaline Redden5. Annie Schoenmakers

CLASS 49: POLE BENDING INT. 1. Lily Redden 2. Tyler Laudick3. Catherine Washburn

4. Tristen Haus

CLASS 50: POLE BENDING JR.1. Aubrie Brown2. Lydia Loken3. Kaden Summer4. Abigail Rourke5. Tanner Barnes6. Porter Washburn7. Tara Laudick SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD- Porter Washburn and Emma WoodfordOVERALL SENIOR- Kelly MundellOVERALL INTERMEDIATE- Lily ReddenOVERALL JUNIOR- Aubrie Brown

GENERAL PROJECTSCAKE DECORATINGEDIBLE DECORATIONS SR.1 .Josie Bifano2. Tyler Tucker

EDIBLE DECORATIONS INT.1. Jaycee Fuller2. Ashleigh MacLennan

EDIBLE DECORATIONS JR.1. Keaton Jasso2. Erin Crow3. Lydia Boardman

SINGLE LAYER INT.1. Shelby Means2. Natalie Brauch

SINGLE LAYER JR.1. Audra Bailey2. Aurora Kattnig

CHARACTER CAKES INT.1. Emily Rhea

THEMED CUPCAKES INT.1. Lily Redden

GRAND CHAMPION- Emily RheaRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Keaton Jasso

SHOOTING SPORTS.22 RIFLE DISPLAY BOARDS SR.1. Taylor Barnes2. Kelly Mundell3. William Young

.22 RIFLE DISPLAY BOARDS INT.1. Emily Rhea

.22 RIFLE DISPLAY BOARDS JR.1. Tanner Barnes

ARCHERY DISPLAY BOARDS SR.1. Tabitha Lindahl

ARCHERY DISPLAY BOARDS JR.1. Takota Runnlles

ARCHERY STAND ALONE SR.1. Alani Oswald

Maddie Redden showed her expertise in the working ranch horse division of the 4-H Horse show. She is seen here performing a reining pattern.

Photo by Chris Rourke

Abby Rourke won her first belt buckle in the 4-H Horse Show. She took the top honor in the Junior Showmanship Class.

Photo by Chris Rourke

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Cattlemen’s Days exhibits.

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2014 Cattlemen’s Days Recap

General 4-H Projects were honored Monday, July 7. Awards were handed out and projects were chosen to go on to the Colorado State Fair.Photos by Chris Rourke

ARCHERY STAND ALONE INT.1. Hunter Mears

ARCHERY STAND ALONE JR.1. Landon Ruggera2. Chance Mears

GRAND CHAMPION- Hunter MearsRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Emily Rhea

LEATHER CRAFTBEGINNER LEATHER CARVING INT.1. Caleb Lindahl2. Natalie Brauch3. Rankin Brown4. Clay Sabrowski5. Wesley Whitesides

BEGINNER LEATHER CARVING JR.1. Garrett Brauch2. Colemane Shallbetter3. Gavin Mowery

ADVANCED LEATHER CARVING SR.1. Taylor Barnes

GRAND CHAMPION- Caleb LindahlRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Taylor Barnes

SPORT FISHING:TAKE THE BAIT INT.1. Caleb Lindahl

TAKE THE BAIT JR. 1. Timber McNulty

GRAND CHAMPION- Caleb Lindahl

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Timber McNulty

ELECTRICITYINVESTIGATING ELECTRICITY JR.1. Porter Washburn

WIRED FOR POWER INT.1. Rankin Brown2. Riley Roper3. Hunter Mears

GRAND CHAMPION- Rankin BrownRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Porter Washburn

PHOTOGRAPHYFOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY INT.1. Catherine Washburn2. Rianne Prosser3. Sterling Shallbetter4. Kyla Prosser5. Emma Woodford

FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY JR.1. Marley Woodford

CONTROLLING THE IMAGE SR.1. Grace Delany

FILMMAKING SR. 1. Clara Cranor

GRAND CHAMPION- Catherine WashburnRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Rianne Prosser

VISUAL ARTSSKETCHBOOK CROSSROADS SR.1. Alani OswaldSKETCHBOOK CROSSROADS INT.

1. Andrea Gagnon2. Rankin Brown3. Jade Crow

SKETCHBOOK CROSSROADS JR.1. Anna Cattles2. Erin Crow

GRAND CHAMPION- Andrea GagnonRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Rankin Brown

FOODS AND NUTRITIONFUN WITH FOODS JR.1. Marley Woodford

BREADS SR.1. Tabitha Lindahl

BAKING- UNIT 21 INT.1. Gage McPhail2. Ruby Mauney

BAKING- UNIT 21 JR.1. Aurora Kattnig

BAKING- UNIT 22 INT. 1. Emily Rhea

GRAND CHAMPION- Emily RheaRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Tabitha Lindahl

ARTISTIC CLOTHINGDECORATE YOUR DUDS, STITCHED, SR.1. Tabitha Lindahl

GRAND CHAMPION- Tabitha Lindahl

CLOTHING CONSTRUCTIONBeginning Clothing- Unit 1 Jr.1. Ester Matias

BEGINNING CLOTHING- UNIT 2 JR.1. Aubrie Brown2. Vica Shoemaker

GRAND CHAMPION- Aubrie BrownRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Vica Shoemaker

HERITAGE ARTSCROCHET INT.1. Andrea Gagnon2. Jade Crow

KNITTING INT.1. Alicia Crow

GRAND CHAMPION- Andrea GagnonRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Jade Crow

HORSELESS HORSE HORSELESS HORSE- UNIT 1 JR.1. Tanner Barnes

GRAND CHAMPION- Tanner Barnes

VETERINARY SCIENCEON THE CUTTING EDGE SR.1. Taylor Barnes

GRAND CHAMPION- Taylor Barnes

WOODWORKINGMEASURING UP JR.1. Chance Mears

MAKING THE CUT JR.1. Nick Ferraro

GRAND CHAMPION- Chance MearsRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Nick Ferraro

ROBOTICSJUNK DRAWER ROBOTICS JR.1. Logan Cattles2. Tanner Barnes

GRAND CHAMPION- Logan CattlesRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Tanner Barnes

ROCKETRYINTRODUCTION TO ROCKETRY JR.1. Josh Brackschimdt2. Tanner Barnes3. Jordan Brackschimdt

BASIC MODEL ROCKETRY INT.1. Nick Bifano

ADVANCED MODEL ROCKETRY INT.1. Caleb Lindahl2. Rankin Brown

GRAND CHAMPION- Caleb LindahlRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Nick Bifano

CLOVERBUDSAspen McNultyTrey Mears

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FIBER SHOWCLASS 1: SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP1. Jake Parmeter2. Josie Bifano3. Tyler Tucker4. Alexander Hays5. Annie Schoenmakers6. Kaytlin Camp

CLASS 2: INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP1. Taylor Waters2. Prairie Bergman3. Nicolas Bifano4. Martina Ritz5. Lily Talbot6. Mikiko Foster

CLASS 3: JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP1. Ivy Pelletier2. Lydia Loken3. Cole Hatch4. Emeline Rollins5. Molly Talbot6. Tahlayn Fee

CLASS 5: SHETLAND SHEEP AGED EWE1. Kristina Curtis

CLASS 6: SHETLAND SHEEP EWE LAMBKristina Curtis

CLASS 7: SHETLAND SHEEP RAM LAMBKristina Curtis

CLASS 8: MILK TOOTH BUCK WHITE1. Lily Talbot2. Joslyn Hays3. Jake Parmeter4. Kaytlin Camp5. Molly Talbot6. Reilly Seward

CLASS 9: MILK TOOTH BUCK COLORED1. Tyler Tucker2. Prairie Bergman3. Taylor Watters 4. Ivy Pelletier5. Josie Bergman6. Alexandra Hays

CLASS 10: MILK TOOTH DOE WHITE1. Annelise Pelletier2. Sonja Matison3. Lydia Anderson4. Josie Bifano5. Samantha Brown 6. Kaytlin Camp

CLASS 11: MILK TOOTH DOE COLORED 1. Joey Parmeter2. Emeline Rollins3. Madaline Igo4. Nicholas Bifano5. Joslyn Hays6. Taylor Watters

CLASS 12: CASHMERE YEARLING DOE 1. Lily Pierson

CLASS 13: CASHMERE 2 YEAR OLD DOE1. Lily Talbot2. Kimberly Brown3. Samantha Brown4. Madeline Igo5. Jake Parmeter6. Sonja Matison

CLASS 14: CASHEMERE 3 YEAR OLD DOE1. Cole Hatch2. Kali Wiggin3. Annie Schoenmakers4. Martina Ritz5. Joslyn Hays6. Lydia Loken

CLASS 15: CASHMERE 4-5 YEAR OLD DOE1. Nichole McVey2. Nichole McVey3. Mary Curtis4. Lily Talbot5. Nicholas Bifano6. Tahlayn Fee

CLASS 16: CASHMERE 6+ YEAR OLD DOE1. Kali Wiggin2. Tyler Tucker3. Kaytlin Camp4. Taylor Watters5. Alexandra Hays6. Josie Bifano

GRAND CHAMPION- Kali WigginRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Cole Hatch

SWINE SHOWFEEDER CLASS CLASS 1:1. Ashley Crittendon2. Lily Redden

MARKET CLASSCLASS 2: 1 .Lily Redden2. Ashley Crittendon3. Amanda Willis4. Courtney Willis5. Kathryn Guerrieri6. Madaline Redden

CLASS 3: 1. Shay Percival2. Kathryn Guerrieri3. Ty Percival 4. Chase Percival5. Brant Stickler6. Madi Johnson

CLASS 4:1. Audra Bailey2. Courtney Stickler3. Chase Percival4. Wade Johnson5. Courtney Stickler 6. Dane Johnson

CLASS 5:1. Trey Percival2. Shay Percival3. Morgan Hamilton4. Morgan Hamilton5. Ellie Jackson6. Haley Shrieves

CLASS 6:1. Anna Ferraro2. Leo Ferraro3. Nic Ferraro

MARKET SWINE GRAND CHAMPION- Trey PercivalMARKET SWINE RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Shay Percival

SR. SWINE SHOWMANSHIP:1. Trey Percival2. Ty Percival3. Dane Johnson4. Morgan Hamilton5. Leo Ferraro6. Anna Ferraro

INT. SWINE SHOWMANSHIP:1. Kathryn Guerrieri2. Madi Johnson3. Courtney Stickler4. Courtney Willis

5. Chase Percival6. Amanda Willis

JR. SWINE SHOWMANSHIP:1. Brant Stickler2. Wade Johnson3. Audra Bailey4. Chance Bailey5. Nic Ferraro Sheep Show

CLASS 1 BREEDING EWE: 1. Clara Cranor2. Clara Cranor

MARKET CLASSCLASS 2:1. Molly Jackson2. Morgan Hamilton3. Clara Cranor

CLASS 3:1. Jason Vader2. Bunk Jackson3. Clara Cranor

CLASS 4:1. Morgan Hamilton2. Jason Vader GRAND CHAMPION- Jason VaderRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Molly Jackson

SR. SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP:1. Morgan Hamilton2. Bunk Jackson3. Clara Cranor4. Jason Vader

INT. SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP- 1. Molly Jackson

CLASS 1: UTILITY GOAT1.Tanner Barnes

The Swine Show offered feeder and market classes, as well as showmanship. Anna Ferraro is seen here with her pig during the show Thursday morning.

Photo by Chris Rourke

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CLASS 2:1. Gage McPhail2. Gage McPhail3. Aubrie Brown4. Rankin Brown

GRAND CHAMPION- Gage McPhailRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Gage McPhail

FEEDER CLASSCLASS 3:1. Sophie Hoffman2. Rankin Brown3. Aubrie Brown4. Jayce Davis

MARKET CLASSCLASS 4:1. Colten Crittendon2. Kai Miller3. Ashley Crittendon

CLASS 5:1. Gage McPhail2. Riley Roper 3. Riley Roper

GRAND CHAMPION- Gage McPhailRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Colten Crittendon

SR. SHOWMANSHIP1. Ashley Crittendon2. Sophie Hoffman

JR. SHOWMANSHIP1. Colten Crittendon2. Rankin Brown3. Gage McPhail4. Riley Roper

JR. SHOWMANSHIP1. Aubrie Brown2. Jayce Davis3. Kai Miller4. Tanner Barnes

CATTLE SHOWBREEDING CLASSCLASS 1: BULL CALF BORN AFTER 1/1/141. Tristen Haus

CLASS 2: HEIFER (UNDER 2 YRS OLD)1. Calvin Sabrowski2. Tristen Haus3. Porter Washburn

CLASS 3: COW/CALF PAIR1. Catherine Washburn2. Tristen Haus

GRAND CHAMPION- Calvin SabrowskiRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Catherine Washburn

FEEDER CLASSCLASS 4:1. Colten Crittendon

MARKET CLASSCLASS 5:1. Rylee Nordberg2. Colton Bailey3. Jessica Lehmann

CLASS 6:1. Audra Bailey2. Colton Bailey3. Jessica Lehmann4. Jarren Howard

CLASS 7:1. Calvin Sabrowski2. Colten Crittendon3. Chance Bailey4. Tristen Haus

CLASS 8:1. Cary Nordberg2. Connor Stahlnecker3. Haley Roper

CLASS 9:1. Tristen Haus2. Clay Sabrowski

3. Taylor Roper

GRAND CHAMPION- Calvin SabrowskiRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Tristen Haus

GUNNISON COUNTY BORN AND RAISED STEER1. Tristen Haus2. Rylee Nordberg3. Audra Bailey

SR. BEEF SHOWMANSHIP1. Calvin Sabrowski2. Haley Roper3. Connor Stahlnecker4. Cary Nordberg5. Jessica Lehmann6. Jarren Howard

INT. BEEF SHOWMANSHIP1. Catherine Washburn2. Clay Sabrowski3. Tristen Haus4. Rylee Nordberg

JR. BEEF SHOWMANSHIP1. Porter Washburn2. Chance Bailey3. Audra Bailey

RABBIT AND POULTRY SHOWCLASS 1: HENS OVER 6 MONTHS1. Molly Jackson

CLASS 2: MEAT PEN (3 CHICKENS)1. Emily Rhea2. Emily Rhea

CLASS 3: IN. POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP1. Emily Rhea2. Molly Jackson

CLASS 4: BUCKS UNDER 6 MONTHS1. Caleb Lindahl2. Tabitha Lindahl

3. Kade Jones

CLASS 5: BUCKS OVER 6 MONTHS1. Nicolas Bifano2. Tyler Tucker3. Josie Bifano4. Martina Ritz5. Caleb Lindahl6. Anna Cattles

CLASS 6: DOES UNDER 6 MONTHS1. Tabitha Lindahl2. Caleb Lindahl

CLASS 7: DOES OVER 6 MONTHS1. Tabitha Lindahl2. Tyler Tucker

CLASS 8: FUR1. Nicolas Bifano2. Caleb Lindahl3. Tabitha Lindahl

GRAND CHAMPION- Caleb LindahlRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION- Nicolas Bifano

CLASS 10: MEAT PEN (3 RABBITS)1. Tabitha Lindahl

CLASS 11: SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP1. Tabitha Lindahl2. Josie Bifano3. Tyler Tucker

CLASS 12: INT. SHOWMANSHIP1. Caleb Lindahl2. Nicolas Bifano3. Martina Ritz

CLASS 13: JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP1. Anna Cattles2. Kade Jones

DOG SHOWOBEDIENCEPRE GRADUATE-NOVIE: 1. Josie Bifano & Razkal.

BEGINNER NOVICE B: 1. Sam Jakubauskas & Smudge2. Sam McPhail & Bruno3. Josh Brockschmidt & Champ4. Jordan Brockschmidt & Dakota

BEGINNER NOVICE C-1: 1. Tyler Laudick & Charlie Girl2. Tara Laudick & Zeena3. Grace Delany & Chloe4. Savannah Schmalz & Hannah

BEGINNER NOVICE A: 1. Lydia Anderson & Lulu2. Kim Brown & Mar ty3. Karis Copenhaver & Maggie

SHOWMANSHIPSENIOR SHOWMANSHIP: 1. Josie Bifano & Razkal2. Sam Jakubauskas & Smudge3. Grace Delany & Chloe

INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP:1. Tyler Laudick & Charlie Girl2. Kim Brown & Mar ty3. Lydia Anderson & Lulu

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP:1. Sam McPhail & Bruno2. Josh Brockschmidt & Champ3. Jordan Brockschmidt & Dakota4. Tara Laudick & Zeena5. Savannah Schmalz & Hannah6. Karis Copenhaver & Maggie

BEST IN SHOWOBEDIENCE: Sam Jakubauskas & SmudgeSHOWMANSHIP: Josie Bifano & Razkal

GRAND CHAMPION: Sam McPhail & BrunoRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION: Josh Brockschmidt & Champ

2014 Cattlemen’s Days Recap

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The culmination of months of preparation came this week during the 4-H Livestock Shows. The Beef Show held Friday morning had competitors vying for top awards in breeding, market and showmanship classes. Rylee Nordberg is seen here in the Gunnison County Born and Raised Steer class (left), while Calvin Sabrowski shows his Grand Champion steer (center). Riley Roper took time between shows do do a little cleanup (right).

Photos by Chris Rourke

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Sorting it all outThe inaugural Team Arena Sort competition rounded out this year’s Cattlemen’s Days on Sunday. Teams of five were tasked with sorting heifers across a white line in numerical order, starting with a number given by an announcer. Seen here, Heidi Hill chases a heifer across the white line.

Photo by Chris Rourke

Homestyle headin’ and heelin’The Gunnison Watershed Barrel Racing and Team Roping contest lasted late into the night last Wednesday. Barrel racers competed for the top honor and a brand new saddle. Later, 117 teams of headers and heelers threw their ropes in hopes of coming back for another round. Seen here, Wendy Buckhanan catches some heels in this year’s team roping competition.

Photo by Chris Rourke

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