Crested Butte Land Trust PROTECTING & PRESERVING natural lands, scenic vistas, wildlife habitat, trails and working ranches

INSIDE: • 10th Anniversary of the Lower Loop • 2nd Annual Wine & Food Festival • Conservationists of the Year

CRESTED BUTTE LAND TRUST SUMMER 2009 NEWSLETTER CRESTED BUTTE LAND TRUST Preserving the present for the future president’s letter STAFF

Photo by www.XavierFane.com Ann Johnston, Executive Director Heather Duryea, Stewardship Coordinator Liz Vehlow, Events Coordinator Kim Carroll Bosler, Development Director

For the benefit BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Hermanson, President and the enjoyment Keith Bauer, Vice-President Tim Mueller, Treasurer Jim Starr, Secretary of us all. David Baxter Joe Currier Beverly Griffith John Hess pen space has the unique Fred Holbrook ability to benefit everyone Dan McElroy in the community, and Linda Powers Othat makes the successful preserva- tion of our valley’s rugged beauty EXECUTIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE very satisfying. For ranchers, it is Bill Abraham the preservation of a hard-earned Norm Bardeen Peter Bogardus lifestyle; for environmentalists, it is Tim Clark the feelings of serenity and appreciation that spending time in nature brings; for Glo Cunningham business people, open space is a priceless amenity for a self-sustaining economy. Marcia Hegeman The Crested Butte Land Trust celebrates a successful organization that Jackie Ingham values diversity in its Board of Directors. By reaching out to all segments of our Dan Jones community of residents and visitors alike, by remaining politically neutral, and Robert Kerr Paula Lehr by utilizing a variety of land preservation tools, our work can be more effective, Sandra Allen Leinsdorf broad based, and beneficial to a wide range of people. Jennifer Rose While biking along the Woods Walk, traversing through the aspens to Lowry Smith Peanut Lake, the Slate River and the Lower Loop, please think of the Crested John Spencer Butte Land Trust. We have preserved these trails for all to enjoy. Scott Truex When you admire the fledgling grasses, willows and spruce trees now growing almost a foot high at the reclaimed Peanut Mine, please think of the CONTACT Crested Butte Land Trust. We have reclaimed the contaminated and dangerous CBLT PO Box 2224 tailings ponds for the benefit of everyone. Crested Butte, CO 81224 When you drive through the East River Valley, and see the hard- P: 970.349.1206 working ranchers irrigating their lush hay meadows, and the magnificent views F: 970.349.1210 of Paradise Divide, please think of the Crested Butte Land Trust. We have www.cblandtrust.org assisted these families who steward our agricultural heritage. [email protected] Passing by the pristine Slate River Wetland Preserve on the drive up to Mt. Crested Butte, please think of the Crested Butte Land Trust. We have Cover Photographer, Kevin Krill protected these extraordinary waters as they are critical to wildlife habitat. Editor & Designer, Kim Carroll Bosler We have had tremendous supporters and collaborators along the way, and thank you all for your contributions to our successes. Working together, the Founded in 1991, CBLT is an IRS designated Land Trust can encourage a sustainable community enjoyed by all. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to the protection and preservation of the Gunnison Valley’s natural lands, scenic vistas, wildlife habitat, trails and working ranches. All gifts, grants and contributions Jeff Hermanson, President are tax deductible. Photo by Chad Martens Kids for Conservation onservation of our local lands would not be possible lands and helping the environment by reducing waste. without the support and participation of the people Also last spring, CBCS third grade students worked to Cin this community. We recognize that everyone has preserve a rain forest as well as our own beautiful back yard. something valuable to con- These students raised money tribute, and individuals can through a very successful bake and do make a difference. sale, held at four locations The Crested Butte Land around town. The kids Trust owes part of its success exceeded their fundraising in 2009 to some inspirational goal, and proceeds were students who are enrolled at used to preserve three acres the Crested Butte Commu- of rain forest land through nity School. the organization Cool Earth All three classes of and to support local land kindergartners from CBCS preservation through CBLT. participated in a project last In addition, CBCS spring to benefit the Land fourth grade students recently Trust. As part of their Earth helped the Land Trust while Day celebration, the children honing their literary skills.

hand painted reusable canvas Photo by Kelly Winner Students contributed to the shopping bags, sold them, Kindergartners at the Crested Butte Community School. 2010 Land Trust calendars by and donated the money they raised to CBLT. A letter received composing original haikus to accompany the twelve months of by CBLT and signed by all the children said in part, “We would photographs of local landscapes. like to donate the money to the Land Trust so that we can CBLT thanks all of these students and their dedicated help preserve the beautiful land around our valley. Thank you teachers for their creative support! These kids are making a for making such a difference in the world we live in.” Thanks direct, positive impact in our community and the world we live to these kids for protecting our local open spaces and natural in. Our future is in good hands. Anniversary of the Lower Loop

Mark Reaman loads up his young 10thhelpers, while his summer is David Baxter, the 10th anniversary of TCrested Butte’s Lower Jim Gebhart and Loop trail and recreation John Hess build area. From the inception a bridge during of the Crested Butte Land Photo by Melizza Belkin Trust in 1991, the Lower one of the trail Loop parcel was a top priority for preservation. Comprised of building days for 193 acres, the Lower Loop provides opportunities for hiking, the Lower Loop biking, fishing and skiing, as well as offering physical and spiritual connections with nature. The trail begins in the Town in the summer of Crested Butte and meanders through National Forest lands of 1999. on its way to Oh-Be-Joyful in the . The Slate River runs through the property, creating wetlands and wildlife habitat that is home to a diverse Photo submitted by John Hess community of plants, mammals, birds and fish. Here, one can hear an elk bugling or discover mountain lion tracks in the mud. Great Blue Herons nest on the island in Peanut Lake, wildflowers beckon hummingbirds, and hawks fly overhead. In 1999, a local Crested Butte couple offered to provide a $100,000 Challenge Grant if CBLT could raise an additional $100,000 for the Lower Loop. CBLT continues to be extremely grateful to these anonymous donors for their generosity ten years ago. Their gift, combined with additional donations and grants, resulted in the Lower Loop trail, which is the most utilized trail system in the Gunnison Valley. Surveys indicate that over 500 hikers, bikers and horseback riders use the Lower Loop on any given summer day. CBLT won an Award for Excellence for the Lower Loop project from the Coalition of Land Trusts. The Lower Loop project stood out because of the many private and public partners that collaborated with CBLT, including the Town of Crested Butte, Gunnison County Land Preservation Photo submitted by John Hess Board, Great Outdoors Colorado, Adaptive Sports, the State town and connects users to a wilderness area, without the need Trails Commission, International Mountain Bike Association, or use of motorized vehicles. the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association, and many We are so fortunate to know that this trail system and individual donors. In addition, the wider track portion of recreational area will remain natural and accessible now and the trail made the Lower Loop the first trail in the Slate River forever. The Lower Loop remains one of CBLT’s proudest Valley to accommodate those with wheelchairs and special achievements. Celebrate the 10th anniversary by getting out needs. The project was also unique because the trail starts in and enjoying the Lower Loop. Photo by www.XavierFane.com

In Praise of Trail Easements rails provide a meaningful and satisfying outdoor local recreational lands. Placing a trail easement on private experience. By maintaining access to our magnificent property can benefit both the property owner and the public forests, meadows and wetlands, trails offer a unique simultaneously. Tway to reaffirm our sense of connection with the natural In surveys across the nation, trails are the most world. They also provide physical activity for a diverse range popular amenity preferred by home buyers. They usually of people, including persons with disabilities, children and consume very little buildable land because trails are often the elderly. constructed on slopes where homes are not usually built, Local trails afford a myriad of opportunities to ap- so little land is lost. There are also state and federal tax preciate Crested Butte’s natural heritage. Trails often cross incentives available for trail easements. lands which are environmentally sensitive. By leading hikers CBLT collaborates with many partners, including and bikers along well-worn paths, delicate wetlands and high developers and landowners, to provide trails and protect our alpine meadows are protected, while allowing recreationalists access points to public lands. If you would like to discuss to experience varied plant and animal life. the possibility of donating a trail easement on your property, People come to the Gunnison Valley to escape or donating financially to our trail easement program, please the city and enjoy a pristine mountain environment rich call the CBLT office at 970.349.1206. Trails provide what in recreational lands. Recreation provides a stable, lasting residents and visitors to our community seek – access to income to our valley, and trails are a valuable amenity to our natural landscapes. sa-PERMIT NO.27 PERMIT NO.27 Proceeds from the Festival benefit the Crested Butte Land Trust. All riders receive an official Crested Butte Wine cyclingchefs jersey! and wines presented by these prestigious winemakers. be treated to gourmet picnics as prepared by talented local After the rides, cyclists will converge in a beautiful mountainprofessional meadow where local they guides will and will include invited winemakers.beginner/intermediate and intermediate/advanced trails. Allfound rides in will Crested be guided Butte. by Each cyclist can choose between out on a variety of the amazing mountain biking trails is limited for each of these four special events. Held in private homes in Crested Butte, seating multi-course dinners paired with premium wines. the weekend at which acclaimed chefs create check our website for updates. and desires! $35 to $50 per person. More seminars added all theclassroom time – format. Each class will elevate your inner oenophile curiosities on Elk Avenue together for $100 ($10 savings.) opportunity to sip and savor! WINEMAKER TRAILS CHEF DINNERS WINE SEMINARS For tickets and more information www.crestedbuttewine.com. call 303-809-0404, or visit The most prestigious event of Learn from winemakers and master sommeliers in

sa New for 2009! Cyclists will head - of wines at the Festival, this gives you more featured at the Grand Tasting. With hundreds Enjoy historic downtown Crested Butte and taste wines local restaurants. Appetizers will be served from great to try an intriguing array of wine options. different varietals, giving guests the opportunity EVENING ON ELK AVENUE GRAND TASTING Purchase the Grand Tasting and Evening or call CB Vacations at 888-280-5724. Visit www.crestedbuttewine.com/lodging.htm nights starting as low as $143 per night. Butte Mountain Resort with room via our partnership with the Crested Lodging and ticket packages available

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* Events to change. subject Check website for updated EVENT SCHEDULE EVENT SUPPORT THE CRESTED BUTTE LAND TRUST IN 2009 We are grateful to the following for supporting the Crested Butte Land Trust from May 15, 2008 to May 15, 2009. Thank you for helping to “Preserve the present for the future.” We also wish to thank those donors who have chosen to remain anonymous.

TRUSTEES OF THE LAND BRONZE CONSERVATIONISTS Robert J. and Malla T. Brandenberger William and Susan Duryea Randa Jacobs Kevin J. and Susan W. Beltz Richard and Mary Allen Richard and Donna Bratton Margaret Easly Lynn Jagaciewski and Craig Williams Russell and Dorothy Budd Bruce and Deborah Alpern John and Kay Braziel Scott W. and Pamela F. Eaton Mindaugas and Linnea Jatulis Gene and Shirley Cordes Bank of the West Robert and Carol Foster Breeze, MD Ernest Eck and Patricia Karlin Tom and Karen Jensen Crested Butte Mountain Resort Robert J. and Tina M. Bishop Grant and Julie Bremer Dr. Paul R. and Anne H. Ehrlich Carol M. Johnson Dr. and Mrs. John Haley Roy and Toni Bliss Peter and Mary Jane Bridges David and Lois Einsidler David and Candace Johnson Jeff Hermanson Bob and Judith Brust Eric Bridgford and Kathryn Tippie Pam Ellis John and Mary Jones Phillip and Austin Coombs Robert H. and Laura A. Brodie John R. and Sandra Kipp Emery Erin Kahler SUSTAINING DONORS Crested Butte Bank Frank Brookins Marty and Kay Evans Gregg and Kristine Kampf Alpine Acupuncture Joe Cruz and Jane Kuenzel William and Susan Brooks Mrs. Theodora L. Feldberg Robert and Barbara Kauffman William and Jill Angel Chuck Ferrell Andrew Brown Pierre and Kathleen Felli James and Ruth Keene, III Bacchanale Frank and Linda Fialkoff Andy and Jerry Brown Wayne Felton Gary Keiser and Elizabeth Shell Clif and Kathy Barnhart Tim and Christe Fretthold Dwight and Patsy Brown Thomas and Cindy Filchner Keiser Wayne Batwin and Sandy Huffman John M. and Shannon Fudge Fred Brown Robert Fine and Marsha Goldstein William and Daisette Kellett Keith and Jodi Bauer Ingrid Gebavi Mike Brown Steven Finkel Wendy and Mavis Kelsey, Jr. Dan Bench Fran and Wendy Guy Roger and Linda Brown Jay and Ginny Fitzgerald Nicholas and Tina Kempin Mr. and Mrs. Fred Berry, Jr. Lash Hansborough Michael A. Brummer Ray and Elizabeth Fitzgerald Sue and Herb Kessner Rose-Marie Bollier Anne A. Hickman Dr. and Mrs. John Bruno Joseph and Janice Foerch Anita King Richard and Martha Burr Holbrook & Smith General Contractors Bill and Carolyn Brusman Daniel and Marilyn Foster Michael J. and Amanda Knoll Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Cook, Jr. David and Lezlie Hudiburg Bernard E. and Martha A. Bryson Gil and Lynn Friedlander Key and Catherine Kolb Joe and Liz Currier John and Jackie Ingham Jeff and Beth Buehler Gilbert L. and Alice Fuld Nathaniel Kolb, III Cristiana Guesthaus Richard Kimball and Mary Louise Gail Burford and Pete Lawson Scott and Casandra Fulkerson Carla Kramer and Josh Granof Melissa Cunningham Skinner Matt Capritto Scott and Connie Funk Christina and Brian Kuhlmann Alice and Robbin Dawson Paul and Jacquelyn Kingsbury J. Christopher and Ruth Carey Charles K. & Stephanie R. Gailey, III Allison Kuhne and Michael Carole Dobbie Bill Langley and Sue Rouse E. Hugh and Linda H. Chappell, Jr. Carlo Gaines Butcher David D. and Carole J. Ebner John and Debra Lucas David Charnack Andrew and Laura Gall Bill and Catherine Lacy Xavier Fane Withrow Meeker Zia Charnack Jim Garot William and Marjorie Laduke Jacob and Martha Geller David and Patricia Miller Jeffrey W. and Loretta J. Clarke Gary Gellin and Holly Harris Timothy and Andrea Ruth Lee Melissa Giacchino Kenneth and Barbara Moffitt David and Terry Clayton Mr. and Mrs. James Gibbs Clarke and Charmon Lehew Bob, Mandy, Ben and Mo Gillie John and Christy Murchison, Jr. James R. Cobb Steven and Joyce Gibson Edwin Lehrburger Balie and Beverly Griffith Prescor, Inc. Jack and Peggy Colby Jack Gilmour Brett and Jenny Lessley Alan G. and Gloria M. Heath Mike and Cille Ribaudo Kenneth W. and Mabeth Coleman Roger A. Glasgow Joel Levey Brian Inouye and Nora Underwood Michael and Nancy Roach Mark and Emily Collins David and Sharon Gleeson Iris Levin Linda A. Jennings William and Anne Ronai Karen and Gus Comiskey Jason Goldman and Emily Hazan Michael and Ellen Levitt David and Ann Johnston Thomas W. and Cathy Scoville Nancy and Mark Conant Jeff and Shannon Graham Margot Levy Peter and Margaret Kennel Jeffrey Serra Gary and Kirsten Cook Bill and Susan Grana Perry J. Lewis Fred and Robin Koval Anthony and Randi Stroh Ray and Maria Cook Milton and Jennie Graves Melissa C. Lewis David and Kathryn Larsen Larry and Chris Tanning Reagan and Susan Coon David Gray and Carolyn Blanchard Michael and Perdita Linehan Don G. and Josephine L. Lebrasse Graham Ullrich and Sue Schappert John Copp Walter and Sherron Green Peter Litton David and Sandra Leinsdorf Beth and Ben Wegbreit Diane Cornwall Charles J. Gries Eric and Bette Long Jack and Bettye Lemon-Gilmour Peter and Mary Winants Thomas and Alaine Cosgrove Andrew Grimes, MD Robert Lyman David A. and Mary D. Lind Robert Couchman Barry and Rena Grossman Paul L. Mack Wendy and Woody Lindenmyer INDIVIDUAL DONORS Marla Covey Andrew and Suzanne Hadley Gerard and Constance Mackey Kenny Marks Jerry Abeles Shaun and Michelle Cox Scott and Heidi Hahn Ronald and Patricia Martin Charles and Susan McKee Gary and Carolyn Achenbach Patricia L. Crader Dr. and Mrs. Arvel Haley Laura and Tyler Martineau Randall and Shirley Pogue Mr. and Mrs. James Akers Winfield Craven, MD Denis B. Hall Ross Matsumoto Linda Powers William H. Alexander Richard and Eva Critchfield Richard and Wendy Hall Timothy and Margaret McCandless Sandra L. Polson Trust Trent and Linda Anderson John Todd and Caroline Crocker J. Marshall Hamilton Dan and Janice McElroy Jay and Daphne Shipowitz Brenda Archer William Crocker Ralph and Carol Hamner Charles and Cathy McGinnis Lowry and LeIla Smith Monica Ariowitsch Martin and Karen Cude John and Judith Hansen Uwe Meissner Jim and Annie Starr James D. and Joanne W. Arnott Mike and Sherri Cummings Scott and Kristi Hargrove John and Kathleen Meyer Richard and Kim Sweitzer Lou R. and Nell F. Baeten, DDS, MS Annamarie Daane Julia Hamilton Harms, TTEE Allan and Diane Miller Wally Trepp Robin Baither Mark Daily and Lynn Cudlip Kelly B. and Tanja Harrison Melynda Hogue and Russell Miller David and Corinne Tyler Priscila Banks Mr and Mrs William D’Armond Kevin and Rosemary Harvey Sarah Miller Wouter and Jill Van Tiel Leah Banford Brian and Carol Dale Andrew Haverkampf Mr. and Mrs. William H. Miller, Jr. Nickolas M. Waser and Mary V. Price Larry Gregory and Carol Cronin Bart and Eileen Dalton Marc and Nancy Hazan Molly Minneman Jim Watson Barbour Kathy Darrow Betsy Heartfield Richard and Lisa Moody Robert and Susan Youker Tery L. and Mary C. Baskin Paul and Robbie Davis Lucy Hecker Detty Moore and Linda Hebert Harry and Nancy Beaudry Taylor Davis Andrew and Lynn Hedesh James D. and Alyce Moore GOLD CONSERVATIONISTS Robert Behr and Nancy Graham Joseph De Compiegne Alan and Marcia Hegeman James R. and Linda Morton Phyllis Cowell John and Melissa Belkin Peter Dea and Cathy Carpenter Dea Joan Heinz Lawrence F. Mosher Sidney and Janet Farmer Elizabeth and David Bell Chris Degner Louise Heller Barry and Lynne Muirhead John and Margarita Hennessy James and Catherine Benedict David and Barbara Dehaemers Casady Henry John Murphy Terry and Ginger Rathert Charles Bennett, PhD Jeffrey Delaney and Dana Beardslee Sandra C. Henry Honeydew Murray Diane Ross Ralph Benson Delaney Mary Hense Mr and Mrs Scott Murray John and Carson Taylor, Jr. Tony Benson Terry and Laura Detlefsen John Hess and Tracy Wickland Ted and Caroline Murray Bruce and Susanne Wilkinson Richard C. Berg Joyel Dhieux Clay Hicks Courtney Myers and Theron Graham Walker and Ruth Berkshire Caroline and Jack Diani Karen Hickey Gary and Rochelle Needham SILVER CONSERVATIONISTS Chuck and Jennifer Bess Randy Dietrich Hinds-Bilton Family Georg Nevole David and Chris Baxter Thomas Bielefeld Rick Divine Martha Hodgden Seth Novatt and Priscilla Natkins Ed and Judy Ligon Glee Biery Richard and Ellen Dobbin Mr. and Mrs. James M. Hogue Patrick and Jordan O’Neill Marcy Long Thomas and Linda Biery Neil and Linda Dorrel Christine P. Holbrook Mr. and Mrs. David O’Reilly Mr. and Mrs. Harry Meginnis Joan Binkow Curtis and Margaret Dorris Paul and Kathy Hooge Mr. and Mrs. Allen G. Oliphant Tim and Diane Mueller Lyle Blanden Sterling and Melinda Doster Robert Howard Karen Oritz Bert Phillips and Happy Fowler Bonnie Boatwright Robin E. Dreyfuss Mr. and Mrs. Don Humphreys Lawrence C. and Verin Paddock George and Bobbie Reinhardt Jules Bohnn, MD Bruce Driver and Char Dougherty Grant and Jenifer Humphreys Mrs. Maren Palmer Dr. and Mrs. John Soucheray Candis Bond Brittany Drendel and Ross MacLean David and Bonnie Inouye Ginny Passoth Bill and Anita Vallett Janet Bowman and Laurie Bolard Scott and Debra Duncan John and Simone Irwin Gerry and Lois Pate Tim and Wren Wirth Sarah Boynton Larry and Karen Dunn Geoff and Jennifer Isringhausen John and Caryn Patton Mike and Keyhe Pearce David White and Heather Duryea IN HONOR Jewish Communal Fund The Club at Crested Butte Bill and Cynthia Peatross Marco White Clifford T. and Susan D. Beckman Oppenheimer Funds Legacy Colorado Rapids Dan and Harriet Peavy Roy and Susan Widjeskog in honor of Lou Beckman & Pete Davis Matching Gifts Program Gene and Shirley Cordes Ron and Vicky Pelinski Helen L. Wilke Robert J. and Malla T. Brandenberger Pine Tree Foundation Creative Catering Thomas H. Perkins C.M. Williams in honor of Bill Powell and Patti Gast Poor Richard’s Charitable Trust Crested Butte Angler Jeanette Peter Claire Williams Gail Burford and Pete Lawson Pritchard Family Foundation Crested Butte Cookie Company Eric Peterson and Cathy Steinberger Joe and Becky Williams in honor of Edwina Lawson Richard Goldstein Private Foundation Crested Butte Mountain Resort Steve Porter Dr. and Mrs. Lacy Williams, MD Dr. Clifford Colwell Sandra L. Polson Trust Crested Butte Music Festival Garland Porterfield, MD Devon and Grayce Wilson in honor of Chris and Carolyn Beall Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving Crested Butte Nordic Council James and Joan Prentice William and Diana Winkler, MD Colwell United Way of Central New Mexico Crested Butte Sports Greg Price Klaus and Karin Wisiol David Cook and Carolyn Young Winslow Foundation Joe and Liz Currier Heather Prouty Dr. Jay Wolkov in honor of Jim Campbell Art Museum Wm. K. and Mary Jane Pryor Terry Woodrow Crested Butte / Mt. Crested Butte STEWARDS OF THE LAND Denver Center for Performing Arts William and Margaret Puckett Dr. Roy Wright and Barbara Wright Chamber of Commerce CBLT thanks the following families Django’s Robert and Barbara Pyle Mary Jane Wurster in honor of Denis Hall and organizations for their generous Dogwood Cocktail Cabin Gary and Frances Rainwater Ms. Loraine Yeatts Richard and Anne Dougherty land contributions and preservation Donita’s Cantina George and Elaine Rau Barry and Janet Young in honor of Ruth and Skip Berkshire efforts: Allen, Anders, Beitner, Eastside Bistro Melanie Rees Robert and Betsy Zakely David and Holly Grainger Bench, Betz, Biery, Burstein, Cavalli, Fantasy Ranch Donald and Susan Reithel Rick and Annie Zander in honor of Tim Clark Conroad Associates LP, Cosentino, Finca Bellavista Joseph Rhone and Tom Pritchard Lucy Zavala Raul and Alexis Hernandez De Pasquale, Divine, Eccher, Gallin, Kiley Flint Lee Riciputi and Claudia Mora Michele Zembal in honor of Nick Hernandez Gebhart, Gronk LLC, Hidden Mine Four Eighteen Miriam Ricketts and James Willis Daniel and Edwina Lawson Homeowners Association, Huckeby, Paul Gallaher H. Grant and Jill Robbins, II CODICIL CLUB in honor of Gail Burford Jucha, Kapushion, Kennel, Kroft, Ginger Cafe Gareth and Linda H. Roberts Frank Brookins Margot Levy Kubricht, McElroy, McGill, Mead, Go West James Robertson Richard Kimball and Mary Louise in honor of Glo Cunningham Meredith, Miller, Niccoli, Ochs, Oso Peter J. Hagen and Lindsay Faulkner Douglas Robotham Skinner in honor of Linda Powers & Luna LLC, Passow, Perry, Pitkin Hagen David Rose and Ceil Murray Margaret Mead Ted and Caroline Murray Iron Co., Ranch Reserve, Riverbend Hair of the Dawg Brent and Betty Rosenthal Melanie Rees in honor of Lou Beckman Homeowners Association, Robbins, Jeff Hermanson Eric and Kathleen Ross Phil Roy Laurence and Elzbieta Nolan Robinson, RMBL, Rolling River LLC, Joe and Tracy Hollister Dr. Sandra G. Rosswork in honor of Jim Campbell Rozman, Silka, Smith, Stratman, Hotel Teatro Rudolph and Lois Rozman Stroh, Trout Ranch LLC, Trust for Ice Mountain Jewelry IN MEMORY Catherine and Daniel Piergentili Scott and Margaret Sanders in honor of Jim Campbell Public Land, Trout Ranch LLC, US John Fielder Photography Ronda Sandquist and David Ladd David and Chris Baxter Thomas M. & Leewood Woodell, II Energy, US Forest Service, Utley, David and Ann Johnston Ralph Savarese and Roberta in memory of Nina Scripps in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ingraham Zeligman Kroenke Sports Enterprises McMorrow William and Elaine Brandt in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Biery Larimer Square Jacob Scherr and Carole Dickert- in memory of Sarah Brandt in honor of Mr. & Mrs. William Manuel BUSINESSES & Last Steep Scherr Brandt Foundation Alexandra Zasimova ORGANIZATIONS Lavish Dave and Betty Schneider in memory of Sarah Brandt in honor of Jim Campbell Acme Liquor Le Bosquet Gary and Nancy Schultz Carlson Family Foundation All Action Maintenance Lil’s Sushi Bar & Grill Daniel Semegen and Susan in memory of Tom Norton IN HONOR OF Arrangements Catering Lobar Firestone Semegen Richard and Ellen Dobbin JOHN & MARGIE HALEY Bluestone Builders Majestic Theatre Peter and Deborah Sershon in memory of J. Christopher Dobbie Hardy Family Gallery City Market Cares Program Marc Piscotty Photography, LLC Ronald J. and Donna Seuferling Jack, Irene and Jessie Dudas Gordon and Nicole Keehn Colorado Mountain Events, LLC Marchitelli’s Gourmet Noodle Elisabeth Sherratt in memory of J. Christopher Dobbie Michael Repka, MD Conservation Solutions Mgmt CO, LLC Matchstick Productions Carol Sidell Christopher and Shelia Green Jeffrey Whitman Crested Butte Community School Maxwell’s James and Delrena Sides in memory of Sarah Brandt Kindergarteners MCA Denver Randall P. and Marsha Singleton Balie J. and Beverly Griffith GRANTORS Third Graders Michelle and Co. Salon and Boutique Bill Smith and Jennifer Rose in memory of Don Norgard 1% for Open Space Fourth Graders Misty Mountain Al and Wythina Smith Ethan Hicks Great Outdoors of Colorado Crested Butte / Mt. Crested Butte Mountain Colors Painting Skip and Karen Smith in memory of his mother, Peggy The Gunnison County Land Chamber of Commerce Mountain Earth Whole Foods Cathy Sporcich Jeanette Geyer Hicks Preservation Board Dragon Sheet Metal Mountain Tails Margaret A. Sporcich Jackie and John Ingham Community Foundation of the Eastside Bistro Tim and Diane Mueller Raymond Sprague and Kathleen J. in memory of Peggy Jeanette Geyer Gunnison Valley Farley Custom Carpentry & Mr. and Mrs. Scott Murray Turner Hicks Gates Family Foundation Renovation, LLC Nomadic Spirit Bo and Jamie Stambaugh in memory of Nina Scripps Gears, Inc. Oh Be Dogful Pet Ranch Franklin Stern and Caroline McLean in memory of Dianne White FOUNDATIONS & Ice Mountain Jewelry Oh Be Joyful Therapeutic Massage Richard E. Stiefler David and Elizabeth Johnston CHARITABLE TRUSTS Marr Corp. Orvis Hotsprings Juliet Stillman in memory of Cassi Wimmingham Akers Foundation McAfee Enterprises, LP Pitas in Paradise Jerry and Virginia Stone Don G. and Josephine L. Labrasse American Express Foundation Noreen Construction, Inc Pooh’s Corner Leland and Elizabeth Stone in memory of Albert Kang Bailey Family Foundation Rocky Mountain Trees & Landscaping Linda Powers Michael A. and Carolyn W. Stone in memory of Jheryl Busby Becky and Joe Williams Family Fund Shondeck Financial Services and Princess Wine Bar Phillip B. and Lisa Stranahan, Jr. in memory of Loretta Saint-Louis of the Houston Jewish Community Insurance Red Mountain Logworks Rebecca Suazo Sterling Valley Systems, Inc Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in memory of Bernice Groh Foundation Kelly Sudderth Storage One / Crested Butte, LLC Rocky Mountain Trees & Landscaping in memory of Thomas Leary Boettcher Foundation Robert Sundstrom Tomichi Tire-Towing Service John and Haden Spencer in memory of Fern Kanive Carlson Family Foundation Dennis and Yolanda Tafi Colwell Family Fund of the Wildrose Appraisal, Inc Studio West in memory of Forest Trojanovich Larry Tate San Diego Foundation The Slogar William and Karen Mueller Terry Toole Community Foundation of the GIFTS IN KIND The Inn at Crested Butte in memory of J. Christopher Dobbie Linda Trifone Gunnison Valley, with thanks to the Alpineer The Secret Stash Leslie C. Perrot-Friedkin Mark Tye donors- Artisan Rug Gallery Timberline Restaurant in memory of David Friedkin Michelle U’Ren Ed and Judy Ligon Avalanche Bar and Grill Tony Hawk, Inc. Catherine Rodriguez Silvia Unterkreuter Gil and Lynn Friedlander Bacchanale Wiesbaden Hot Springs, Spa, and Ms. Elizabeth Vehlow in memory of Nina Scripps Anne Hickman, David and Chris Baxter Lodging Theodore and Martha Violett Robert Scripps donor advisor of the Hickman Fund Tony Benson Wildrose Appraisal Albert V. and Kathryn G. Vogel in memory of Nina Scripps Tim and Christe Fretthold, Big Al’s Bicycle Heaven The Wooden Nickel Deborah Voorhees Judge Ross A. and Mariann Sears donor advisors of the Aerie Fund Nathan Bilow Photography Zion Cycles Mercedes Voorhees and Jessica Jensen Gus and Karen Comiskey Bit ‘n Spur Restaurant Zion Park Inn Joe and Ellen Walker in memory of Peggy Jeanette Geyer David and Sharon Gleeson Blue Moon Books Laird and Chris Walker Hicks Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Box Canyon Lodge and Hot Springs Kim Walter Gilbert and Barbara Smith Greater Houston Community Brick Oven Pizzeria If we have inadvertently not Martha C. and Tom Warner in memory of J. Christopher Dobbie Foundation with support from Buckaroo Beanery recognized you on this list, or if you Neil Watko Graham Ullrich and Sue Schappert Wendy and Mavis Kelsey, Jr. Fund Leanne Canty prefer to be acknowledged differently, Ward B. Watt and Carol Boggs in memory of David Reynolds Houston Jewish Community Casa Bella please let us know. We apologize Ron Welborn Nancy N. Welch Foundation CB Hand and Foot Care for any oversights and thank you for Nancy Wellborn-David in memory of Rudy and Esther Verzuh I Do Foundation Clear Rivers Skin Care and Waxing your gift. crested butte land trust news

Peanut Mine Reclamation Award for natural areas by organizing hikes and hunts through Land The Peanut Mine Reclamation Project won a National Award Trust preserved properties. She travels frequently with her for Excellence in 2008 from the U.S. Dept. of the Interior. husband and son, and operates the Massage Studio. This project shows how community involvement, innovative partnering between public, private and government groups, Jennifer volunteered on CBLT’s Board of Directors from 2002 and careful planning can combine to produce exemplary through 2008, serving as Vice President and Fundraising Chair. reclamation. As a result, sixteen acres of mine and mill wastes Her energy, laughter and creative ideas are greatly missed. are reclaimed and three new acres of wetlands have been established at the entrance to the Lower Loop Trail system. Welcome Fred Holbrook CBLT thanks all of those who have contributed to the project, Fred Holbrook is the newest volunteer member of CBLT’s including students and staff at the Crested Butte Community Board of Directors. Fred arrived in Crested Butte for the School, and the 75 volunteers winter season of 1975-1976. who planted over 4,500 trees. He started his own business building both commercial Caddis Cup Fly Fishing and residential projects. Fred Tournament has previously served on the Mark your calendar for the 8th Boards of the Chamber of annual Caddis Cup Fly Fishing Commerce and the Crested Tournament. Join angler Butte Mountain Theater, as enthusiasts from all over the well as the Gunnison County country for an unforgettable Planning Commission. In his two days in the heart of the free time, Fred likes to take majestic Colorado Rockies full advantage of the biking, participating in this exciting, hiking and Nordic ski trails non-competitive fly fishing that the Land Trust provides experience. Participants are around Crested Butte. paired with experienced local anglers. A dinner party and New Staff Members guide selection will be held on Photo by John Miller Liz Vehlow joined the CBLT Thursday, July 16 at Cement Creek Ranch. Friday, July 17 will staff in October 2008 as Events Coordinator. Liz was previ- be the fishing tournament and awards ceremony. For questions ously an Income Development Representative at the American or to register, contact Liz Vehlow at 970.349.1206 or email Cancer Society in Chicago before moving to Crested Butte to [email protected]. pursue a life in the mountains. Liz has planned a summer of CBLT events you won’t want to miss. Explore Schofield In the high elevations just north of Crested Butte is the Kim Carroll Bosler was hired as the Developmet Director in old mining town site of Schofield. Schofield is bordered by March 2009. She was previously with KBUT Community Radio National Forest, and CBLT owns acreage here that is open for for 13 years, serving as General Manager and Development public access. This access provides recreational opportunities Director. Kim has also served on the Board of Directors for from the town site through the High Elk Corridor. A rough two media related non-profit organizations. summer-only road, perfect for hiking or biking, goes from Crested Butte through the High Elk Corridor linking Gothic, 2010 Calendars Available Crystal and Marble. The sub-alpine valley system of the High We are pleased to announce that 2010 CBLT calendars Elk Corridor provides important wildlife habitat, an unpolluted are on sale now. The calendar features the work of local water source, and a unique outdoor laboratory for experiments photographers whose stunning images reflect the unique beauty performed by the Rocky Mountain Biological Lab. of the Gunnison Valley. Well-versed fourth graders from the Crested Butte Community School contributed original haikus Farewell Jennifer Rose to accompany the photos. Calendars can be purchased online Jennifer Rose moved to Crested Butte almost 30 years ago at cblandtrust.org, at CBLT’s office located at 308 Third St. from Middleburg, Virginia. An avid hiker, mushroom hunter in Crested Butte, or from local retailers. Proceeds benefit the and wildflower enthusiast, Jennifer shared her appreciation ongoing conservation efforts of CBLT. Photo by JC Leacock Land Steward Volunteers Needed requirement is keen observation skills. Knowing your flora and Land stewards monitor CBLT properties at least once every fauna is especially helpful. This is a great opportunity to access year. The volunteer commitment is minimal, requiring only CBLT properties that may otherwise be closed to the public. a few hours of time each year. Training is provided, and For more information or to volunteer, contact Heather Duryea new stewards are paired with veteran volunteers. The main at 970.349.1206 or email [email protected]. 1% for open space update

Since its inception in 1997, the 1% for Open Space program has donated over 1.2 million dollars towards the preservation of over 4,000 acres throughout Gunnison County. In 2008, 1% for Open Space raised $129,312 for land preservation projects and pledged $100,000 to the Crested Butte Land Trust. In concert with CBLT, 1% for Open Space launched a campaign for the Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce to include open space as one of their core values as an economic driver in our communities. The 1% program for the preservation of open space exists thanks to participating businesses. Please support and thank the following businesses:

Karyn Adelman Acupuncture 9380 Prime Dragon Sheet Metal Munchkin’s Music and Dance Alpengardener Rustica Donita’s Cantina Nathan Bilow Photography Alpine Mortgage Group The Ice Bar Elk Mountain Lodge Paragon Gallery Alpineer Paradise Warming House Evans Contracting Pema Dawa Audrey Anderson, Butte Books Base Area Basics Flying Petito Sisters Video Store Pioneer Guest Cabins Susie Attaway On Mountain Basics Gunnison Brewery Pitas in Paradise Bacchanale Butte 66 Gunnison Country Times Pooh’s Corner Big Al’s Bicycle Heaven Woodstone Grill Heather Elliot, Graphic Designer Red Lady Realty Black Tie Ski Rentals Woodstone Deli Interior Visions Rocky Mountain Biological Lab / CB Card Company Slopemates Le Bosquet Gothic Store Crested Butte Property Elevation Station Lucille Lucas Gallery Rocky Mountain Trees and Management Crested Butte News Lynn Moore, Moore for Your Landscaping Crested Butte Wild Mushroom Crested Butte Medical Center Money Ruben’s New Mexican Restaurant Festival Crested Butte Nordic Council Marchitelli’s Gourmet Noodle The Secret Stash Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Cement Creek Ranch Mountain Colors Decorating Spellbound Furniture Works Museum Clear Rivers Skin Care & Waxing Center Timberline Mechanical Crested Butte Mountain Resort Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty Mountain Spirits Liquors Town of Mt. Crested Butte The General Store Dragonfly Anglers The Mountain Store Why Cook?! Conservationists of the Year his year, the Crested Butte Land Trust would like to recognize and honor Gene and Shirley Cordes as Conservationists of the Year. Their continuing Tgenerous philanthropy benefits all of us. Supporters of CBLT since 1999, Gene and Shirley have helped fund critical projects including the permanent protection of the Lower Loop trail system, preservation of the Rozman Ranch, and protection of wildlife habitat on Kebler Pass. CBLT is indebted to them for their active support and participation over many years. “We support the Crested Butte Land Trust for its efforts to keep our valley special for future generations. We enjoy using the trails and resting our eyes on the pristine views that make Crested Butte so unique.”

-Gene & Shirley Cordes

An avid photographer himself, Gene’s portrait was taken last summer on CBLT protected property in Schofield Park. Professional photographer Nathan Bilow, also a generous supporter of CBLT, donated this photographic day trip to help Photo by NathanBilowPhotography.com raise funds for CBLT’s annual Adventure Auction. Gene Cordes in Schofield Park. Bilow has lived in the Crested Butte area since the place for him and his family is Crested Butte. Bilow supports late 1970’s. His work has appreared in numerous national and several nonprofit organizations in the local community, but international publications. Although he has traveled extensively says that every year he especially looks forward to donating a in Europe and around the world, Bilow maintains that the best photographic day trip for the Land Trust.

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