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| NOEL NIGHT Vol. 16, No. 47 THURSday, November 29 - WEDNESday, December 5, 2012 | watchnewspapeJINGLE JAMrs.com NUGGET NIGHTS! TELLURIDE SKI AND SNOWBOARDCROSS WORLD CUP Mill Creates Jobs and Plays Role in Healthy ANDForests SO MUCH MORE... Montrose Lumber tant role in maintaining a healthy sentation, it requires a steady peditiously as possible.” regional forest and a healthy re- stream of timber contracts re- The mill was bought out of Mill Hopes to Remain gional economy, Montrose For- main economically viable. receivership by Neiman Enter- Viable Through est Products General Manager “It’s precarious, but I feel prises in early September; since Norm Birtcher emphasized at a like we have good support,” that time, it has been fully opera- Timber Contracts forum at Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli. Birtcher said of operators’ re- tional, he said. The lumber mill at 6530 lationship with the U.S. Forest “We employ 89 people full By Gus Jarvis Road east of Montrose is now Service. “There were a number time. We are up and running, being operated as Montrose For- of sales that were turned back operating five days a week. In MONTROSE – A success- est Products by the Wyoming- two years ago. We have peti- October, we only missed [two- ful and operational timber mill based Neiman Enterprises, Inc., tioned the Forest Service to re- in Montrose can play an impor- Birtcher said at a Nov. 14 pre- offer a number of those, as ex- see mill on page 32

HEALTHY FORESTS, HEALTHY ECONOMY – Montrose Forest Products General Manager Norm Birtcher (top) told area residents at a Nov. 14 forum that having a viable lumber mill in Montrose will play an important role in keeping the region’s forests healthy. (Pho- to by Gus Jarvis) The state-of-the- art mill (left) is the largest remain- ing lumber mill in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. It uses computer technology to optimize lumber output and has a capacity to cut 300,000 board feet a day. (Archive photo by William Woody)

Air Organization, Telluride Highway Crossing Tourism Bureau Become One Now a Walk in the Park By Gus Jarvis raising and marketing efforts. gether as one, but it is also a step By Peter Shelton “Highway 62 really divides Since the two organizations toward a more regional effort to our town in two,” Donahue said WESTERN SAN JUANS – both underwent separate reor- bring visitors to Telluride, Ouray, RIDGWAY – Ridgway El- this week, as Ridgway’s cross- For some, it’s a merger that has ganizations in the early 1990s, Ridgway, Montrose, Gunnison ementary School Principal Ted ing guard program got under- been a long time coming and now many observers wondered why and Crested Butte. Donahue remembers the crossing way after months of thought and it’s been finalized. Officials with organizations with such similar “This partnership will give guards walking him across the weeks of training. the Telluride Montrose Regional goals didn’t work more closely the destination the collaborative street when he was a kid growing With the elementary school Air Organization announced on with one another. On Tuesday strength to build momentum for up in Glenwood Springs. Volun- a block north of the highway on Tuesday it has signed a manage- that question was finally put to existing inbound markets as well teer student safety patrols assist- Amelia Street and a significant ment services agreement with rest when the agreement was as develop a better awareness re- ing adult crossing guards would number of students coming from the Telluride Tourism Board to signed. gionally of the economic benefits usher pedestrians and cyclists the south side of town and Solar oversee its operations – including The move not only signifies of both the Telluride and Mon- across the busiest intersections at Ranch, that intersection was the personnel supervision, adminis- the two entities will work more the busiest times of day, going to tration, strategic planning, fund- collaboratively and efficiently to- see tmrao on page 39 and from school. see crossing on page 30

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“And then I would guess between all 2012 the tire dealers, fuel suppliers and direct employers, there are TELLURIDE HIGH FRIDAY 5PM-8PM probably – spouses and children DECEMBER SATURDAY 11AM-7PM included – at least 1,000 people 7TH, 8TH, & 9TH SUNDAY 11AM-3PM who will get part of their dinner tonight because we have a saw mill here.”

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er Church of my childhood disin- And while shocking, and quite dis- And the Watch tegrate into scandal, repression and turbing to modern sensibilities (let Publisher Seth Cagin recriminations. The ex-seminary alone ethics), it fits a pattern … I Cranes Editor Marta Tarbell listserve that I belong to from a just finished studying (one’s edu- Associate Publisher Peggy Kiniston California long gone (circa 1963) cation should never end) British Managing Editor Gus Jarvis featured a Maryknoll priest last Canonical scholar J.N.D. Kelly’s week (their seminarians walked The Oxford Dictionary of Popes PRODUCTION down the hill to study with us dioc- (Oxford Univ. Press, 1986). It’s a Creative/Production/Web Up Bear Creek esans at St. Joe’s, Mountain View, fascinating read, from saints like Barbara Kondracki By Art Goodtimes before the ’89 Loma Prieta earth- St. Victor the First (189-198) who Graphic Designers Nate Moore, quake rocked the campus apart at excommunicated churches in Asia Zackery Slaughter the seams) by the name of Roy Minor for celebrating Easter on a Photo Editor Brett Schreckengost The Talking Bourgeois – a well known peace day different than the Romans did Copy Editor L.N. Vreeland Gourd activist of the Berrigan brothers’ and Christians and Gnostics for wing of radical Catholicism. Father suggesting Jesus was a good man View to the West advertising By Peter Shelton Roy has been excommunicated by but not god and St. Damasus the 970-728-4496 Amid a Storm of the Vatican and kicked out of his First (366-384) who hired gangs Advertising Director Balmy weather drew me up Clear Skies order for advocated for women of thugs for rampages against sup- Peggy Kiniston, ext. 103 the hill behind the house one re- priests … And this week there’s a porters of a rival for the papal robes San Miguel County mf danced off cent afternoon. The adobe clay damning review of Alex Gibney’s that left hundreds dead on Rome’s Adam Smith, ext. 109 last night was dry and loose underfoot and cinematically documented exposé streets, to warrior popes who re- Ouray and Montrose Counties the air so still I could hear flocks in my arms of the scandalous pedophilia tol- warded their sons and nephews Peggy Kiniston, ext. 103 of sandhill cranes coming from erated by the Church’s all-male with cardinal hats, maintained lav- Regina Sowell, ext. 107 as i ommed several miles down the valley. hierarchy, Mea Maxima Culpa … ish palaces with mistresses and/or to an almost full moon One especially large group Often that phrase is translated as young boys and employed flagrant appeared from behind the folds of contributors above a raging sea of mountains “through my most grievous fault” bribery, like Julius the Second the hill, heading south. I counted and was an incantation, the Con- (1503-1513) and Paul the Third Joel Blocker, Martinique Davis, a couple of the smaller clusters fiteor (“Confession”) that altar (1534-1549). It’s a tainted history Art Goodtimes, Kati O’Hare, and estimated the flock at about boys had to make during one sec- that makes mincemeat of any foun- J. James McTigue, Rob Schultheis, 200 birds. They’re migrating from Peter Shelton, Leslie Vreeland, tion of the old Latin mass, where dation for papal infallibility … So, their breeding grounds in Canada, William Woody, Samantha Wright – on one’s knees before the stairs while sad, the current state of spiri- with their young, to winter in New ANDY SAWYER 1965–2008 to the altar – an acolyte had to bow tual disarray at the Vatican, is, quite Mexico, Texas and northern Mex- GRACE HERNDON 1924-2009 over, just short of prostration, be- frankly, nothing new. ico. In spring, they turn around side the priest, and repeat, two of and fly north again. A big bunch circulation us in unison, “Through my fault, SETH … Denver’s Open Ranger of them, up to half-a-million Circulation Director my fault, my most grievous fault.” maestro of music & spoken word birds, stops off in the sandhills of Scott Nuechterlein Quite dramatic … The film has no has published his collected, A Mary Friedberg, who died Nebraska on the way, and thus the Circulation provided by on Sunday, Nov. 25. less drama, and a lot of induced Black Odyssey (Mercury Heart- name. Telluride Delivers revulsion over what the Church Link, Albuquerque, 2012). As With healthy numbers, socia- MEA MAXIMA CULPA … In- has allowed and sometimes even ble sandhills have been enlisted offices teresting to the see the Holy Moth- tolerated (in exchange for money). see goodtimes on page 34 as surrogate parents for endan- Telluride gered whooping crane chicks, but 125 W. Pacific Ave. in the Diamondtooth the experiments didn’t work. The Building Thanksgiving Marred, but not captive-bred babies bonded a little Phone: (970) 728-4496. Fax: (970) 728-9066 too well with their foster parents, failing later to fly with their own Ridgway Tanked, by Alcoholism kind and trying instead to mate 171 N. Cora Ave. Phone: (970) 626-6839 with sandhills. Care had been taken in pack- lowing so many of my father’s seemingly careful forethought in Fax: (970) 626-3147 They make the most amazing all the ingredients. The fresh careful instructions for crafting compiling the elements for this Montrose ing sounds. It’s not a goose honk, sage leaves, the boxes of corn- his famous dishes, that ingredi- Thanksgiving’s dinner, things 7 N. Cascade, Suite A though in flight the cranes are ents matter. “Rotel” brand toma- were still noticeably amiss. The (above Great Harvest) Raising Elle toes must be used in the green turkey wasn’t completely thawed. sometimes mistaken for Canada Phone: (970) 901-1079 By Martinique Davis chile. Only freshly grated orange The spinach was bruised. The geese, or snow geese. They’re zest in the batter for the croissant heirloom tomatoes, squashed. bigger than geese, lighter, with ADDITIONAL bread stuffing, the pecans and French toast. The imperfection of these in- long necks and wingspans up to CONTACT dried apricots, the small jars of I held the jar of crystallized gredients spoke to me, too. From seven feet. Their pale gray feath- INFORMATION cinnamon and crystallized gin- ginger in my palm like I had just these paper grocery sacks, I un- ers look almost white when they Advertising: ger. plucked it from my Christmas packed the maddening permuta- turn in formation toward the sun. [email protected] My father is an excellent stocking. I had scoured the aisles tions of my father’s recipes. The From below you don’t see their Editorial: cook. I like to think I take after of two grocery stores looking for pungent sage and bright orange red heads. [email protected] him in that department. So as I this, never finding it, yet here it butternut squash sitting beside I would describe the call as Classifieds: unpacked the paper sacks he had was in my kitchen, as if my father the ruined tomatoes and slimy a kind of tuneful gargling. Or an [email protected] brought, it was like I was reading had known all along I had wanted spinach – the perfect embodi- amplified mass purring. One bird or phone (970) 626-6839 my own recipes. it for this meal. site on the Web said the sound is Circulation: I learned long ago, after fol- Yet despite all of my father’s see davis on page 35 “like the rolling French ‘r’ in the (970) 626-6839 back of the throat.” Apparently, Calendar: they really are talking with one [email protected] another – a two hundred-strong or fax (970) 728-9066 letters to the editor than we know for ourselves. of public safety over their likes coffee klatch. Courting pairs re- Democracy or Parents tell their children and dislikes. peat the same phrase, again and TheThe Watch is published to vote, that their vote counts, The recent building of the Ve- again, in unison. on Thursdays by The Slope, LLC, Aristocracy? then they thwart the process rizon Tower on Log Hill against In any case, it can be quite P.O. Box 2042, Telluride, CO 81435. when what’s voted for doesn’t the wishes of the residents there loud, an otherworldly cacophony, The Watch is a tradename of The Slope, Editor: conform to their likes and dis- is a perfect example. And now especially with a group this big. LLC. All rights reserved. We could see it coming! likes. Explain that to your marijuana. We don’t have to And I got to listen to them for a The Montrose City Council re- children. And like the federal decide whether or not marijuana long time, because they chose the cently voted to put a temporary government who can run rough- should be legal or not we’ve al- thermal over Onion Creek, just moratorium on recreational shod over the public in the ready done that. The bigger issue south of me, to gain altitude before marijuana. Surprise! We live in name of national security, local is – do we live in a democracy or heading over Red Mountain Pass. a time when voter’s rights are governments like the Boards an aristocracy? Up they spiraled on the rising subject to approval of elitists of County Commissioners and who know what’s better for us City Councils throw the blanket – John Reilly, Ridgway see shelton on page 36 the watch THURSDAY, November 29 - WEDNESday, December 5, 2012 | 5 NEWS U.S., Mexico Sign Far-Reaching Water Agreement

By Gus Jarvis certain conditions. erally doesn’t have a lot of good ever, the U.S. is able to reduce the could have potentially created ad- Ted Kowalski, chief of the water storage areas. Under the amount it delivers by the same ditional water wars between the WESTERN SLOPE – In interstate and federal section of agreement, the U.S. will deliver percentage as consumptive uses lower basin states and the upper what has been deemed a major the Colorado Water Conservation Mexico’s allotted amounts of wa- are reduced in the lower Colorado basin states over what the treaty show of cooperation between the Board, said the agreement is im- ter according to a certain schedule River Basin states. means,” he said. United States, Mexico and rep- portant for a handful of reasons and it will give the country more In short, he said this new The agreement also includes a resentatives from the Colorado and that it could lead to future wa- control over its water destiny. agreement could stop far reaching water conservation demonstration River Basin states, an agreement ter management and conservation “In a water shortage year, water wars during drought years project, salinity management lan- has been signed that solidifies programs between the U.S. and it will give them a tool to use to before they even start. guage, potential opportunities for the countries’ commitment to the Mexico. meet water demands,” he said. “For this five-year interim Mexico to release its storage for 1944 Water Treaty and recognizes “Probably what’s most monu- Kowalski said the agree- period, it avoids water wars over environmental flows in Mexico, that the management of water use mental here is that the U.S. has ment is monumental for the U.S. what the Mexican Treaty obli- and the opportunity for Mexico to from the Colorado River will re- agreed to store an amount of water as well. If the agreement had not gations are,” Kowalski said. “It store some of its treaty allocation quire creativity and flexibility. that Mexico is entitled to receive been met, there could be potential gives us time to learn by doing it. for delivery in subsequent years. Under the five-year deal, on a regular basis,” Kowalski said litigation on the interpretation of We will try this out for five years According to the U.S. Depart- which was announced on Nov. on Tuesday, in an interview with the 1944 Treaty language, which and see how it works for Mexico, ment of the Interior, elements of 20, Mexico will accept voluntary The Watch. “Mexico is using the provides Mexico 1.5 million acre- the U.S. and the basin states, and the agreement include: water shortages when the storage U.S.’s infrastructure to store wa- feet of water per year from the then we can extend it or choose • Implementing efforts to en- reservoir Lake Mead drops to cer- ter across multiple years and that Colorado River Basin. Under the not to extend it.” hance water infrastructure and to tain levels. The agreement, known is huge in the world of water. This Treaty, the U.S. has the ability to Kowalski emphasized that the promote sharing, storing and con- as “Minute 319,” also stipulates is a really big deal for Mexico in increase that amount to 1.7 mil- agreement is good for upper basin serving water as needed during that Mexico will gain opportuni- particular.” lion-acre feet of water during sur- states like Colorado as well. ties to receive surplus water under Kowalski said Mexico gen- plus years. In drought years, how- “Without the agreement, it see water on page 11 Udall Calls on Congress to Pass Mining Legislation

By Samantha Wright through the House when it be- tect the public,” the Democratic and our environment.” mines. came entangled in procedural senator from Colorado said. “I The legislation would al- The Surface Mining Control Colorado Senator Mark weeds. If the current Congress am calling on my colleagues in low Colorado and other western and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) Udall is urging the U.S. House expires without the House act- the House to pass this common- states to use Abandoned Mine currently only allows these rec- of Representatives to push ing on it, the whole process will sense, bipartisan proposal. The Land (AML) funds to mitigate lamation funds to be used for through a bit of legislation dur- have to start from scratch next longer we wait, the greater the safety and environmental con- ing its lame duck session which year. risks to public health and safety cerns at abandoned hard rock see Mine fund on page 7 would allow western states to Udall, a co-sponsor of the tap federal funds earmarked bill, said that there is no time to for coal mine clean-up, and use waste. them to address safety and envi- “Abandoned hard rock ronmental issues at abandoned mines pose serious public safety hard rock mining sites instead. risks and health and environ- The bill, S.897, passed the mental hazards. We need to le- Senate unanimously in 2011 verage every tool available to and had begun to wend its way reclaim these mines and pro-

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By Gus Jarvis “I think the first sweep took Construction on the mine care of a lot of mines that were safety closure project is expect- WESTERN SAN JUANS – known,” Price said in an inter- ed to begin in 2014 and will be After a resident recently discov- view on Tuesday. “In this in- paid for by the state, through ered a dangerous mine opening stance, the opening the land funding made available by the on his property, the Colorado owner contacted us about is a U.S. Office of Surface Mining. Division of Reclamation Min- diagonal opening at a 45 degree Price said the state will ing & Safety began developing angle. It’s in a sagebrush flat and conduct wildlife and archaeo- a new project to safeguard and there is no tailings pile, no noth- logical surveys to make sure close coal mine openings in the ing to identify it being there. If endangered species are not im- Norwood, Naturita and Nucla you walk by it you will see it paired, and that historic artifacts area. [but] somehow it got missed. If are preserved. If bats are found Anyone in that area who there is one, there will likely be roosting or hibernating in an knows of a mine opening is more.” open mine, a closure equipped urged to contact the state agency Price said open mines pose with bat-friendly access will be so any and all openings can be many hazards. Unstable rock constructed. closed off in a safe manner. can fall onto and injure some- A similar project will begin Reclamation & Mining En- one, vertical openings may be next spring, Price said, to clean vironmental Protection Special- present and someone could fall up a coal waste dump outside of ist Camille Price said the federal into them, lethal mine gases may Norwood as well as to close up a agency did a sweep of danger- exist and can overcome a per- mine feature below the cemetery ous mine openings in the area in son, and open mines can harbor in Nucla. 1986 and a number of openings wildlife such as bears, wildcats, Anyone with a mine open- were closed for safety reasons. bats, rodents and insects. Mines ing on his or her property who Recently, though, a resident con- can be closed and safeguarded would like the state agency to tacted the agency with concerns by maintaining secure access safeguard it should contact Price that another mine opening had (if requested by the landowner) by phone at 970/708-7188 or been found. In response to that, or by backfilling the mine with email [email protected]. Price said the agency worked to rock and dirt, the construction of close the opening, and if there are a rock wall, and the fabrication [email protected] others, it will close them as well. of metal grates. Twitter: @gusgusj

mine fund from page 5 abandoned mines (such as seal- spent the money solely on coal ing mine shaft adits). mine environmental restoration.” coal mines, which are not, in According to a report filed At this point, if the bill suc- some cases, the most hazardous with the National Library for ceeds, “it would free up a little sites for public health and safety, the Environment, the Surface more money to do more safety Udall noted. Mining Control and Reclama- closures” of abandoned mines States used to be able to de- tion Act (SMCRA), enacted in in Colorado, Stover said. “There termine on their own how to use 1977, established reclamation are only a couple more fund- their AML funds. However, in standards for all coal surface ing cycles where this payback 2006, the Department of the In- mining operations, and for the funding would even apply. It’s terior made a determination that surface effects of underground almost like the horse is already directed funds only to coal mine mining. It also established the out of the barn.” cleanup. “The point of the bill Abandoned Mine Land (AML) In contrast to coal mining, is to return to how AML funds program to promote the recla- hard rock mining does not have were used prior to the 2006 de- mation of sites mined and aban- a federal reclamation fund as- termination,” a Udall staffer ex- doned prior to the enactment of sociated with it. According to plained. SMCRA. To finance reclamation Udall’s office, one reason that In Colorado, the law’s pas- of abandoned mine sites, the leg- S.897 may have encountered sage would mean that the Divi- islation established fees for coal difficulties is because the Obama sion of Reclamation, Mining and production. administration favors creating a Safety (DRMS), which currently These collections were di- new, separate fund for hard rock conducts between 375 and 400 vided into federal and state mine cleanup, which requires mine shaft adit closures per year, shares, but some of the funding instituting a new fee for mining would be able to afford to take that was owed to the states was companies, rather than reversing on an additional 100 or so such never allocated and simply ac- the 2006 determination regard- projects annually for the next cumulated over the years. The ing AML funds. few years, said Bruce Stover, the act was reauthorized in 2006, Udall has waged a high- director of DRMS’s Office of spelling out a payback plan for profile campaign during his Active and Inactive Mines. the states, but stipulating that years in office to address the The bill has encountered the funding couldn’t be used environmental legacy of historic less than optimal support due for non-coal related reclamation hard rock mining in Colorado to the fact that eastern states projects. and throughout the West. That that have many more problems New Mexico, Colorado and campaign includes finding more with coal mines than hard rock other western states affected funds for cleanup efforts as well mines are happy to see the funds by the legacy of abandoned as empowering so-called Good earmarked specifically for coal hardrock mines “didn’t feel it Samaritans to undertake cleanup mine cleanup. was fair” that they couldn’t use projects by limiting their Clean While the bill contains lan- those funds to mitigate safety Water Act liability. guage about making funds avail- concerns at abandoned hardrock Udall is currently working able for acid mine remediation mines, Stover said. This was the with the Environmental Protec- programs, Stover clarified that, genesis of S.897. tion Agency to provide addi- in Colorado at least, the funds Colorado’s share of the tional legal protection to Good wouldn’t actually be used for SMCRA payback was about $35 Sams, although most experts water treatment. Rather, his de- million over seven to eight grant believe that ultimately a legisla- partment would use them strict- cycles, Stover said. “We have tive fix is required to solve the ly to address safety matters at had five of them already, and liability problem. 8 | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2012 THE WATCH NEWS City Commits LOT Funds to Wright Opera House BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT However, Opdahl said, the hiring an executive director, and realities of the nonprofit world will need to find new funding OURAY – The City of Ouray have put pressure on FWOH to sources to pay for that. However, was bombarded with even more re- show that the City of Ouray fi- Opdahl said, “We haven’t as a quests than usual this budget sea- nancially supports the Opera board discussed how or whether son for funding allocations from House restoration effort. (the LOT funds) will be ear- local and regional nonprofit orga- After an intense and suc- marked for a particular purpose.” nizations. Most of these groups got cessful fundraising effort in The City of Ouray will hold less than they asked for, or in many 2010, FWOH purchased the his- one more work-session before cases, nothing at all. toric Wright Opera House for formally adopting its 2013 bud- However, the Ouray City $500,000 and is now working to get at a special meeting some- Council loosened its purse renovate and preserve the build- time in early to mid December. strings for the Friends of the ing as a venue for the perform- Last week, Councilor Richard Wright Opera House, granting ing arts. Much of its funding Kersen scolded fellow councilors that group’s request for a very currently comes from grants. for approving a draft budget that small slice of the city’s Lodging THE HISTORIC WRIGHT OPERA HOUSE has been undergoing reno- “So many of the granting proposes dipping into reserves and Occupancy Tax revenues, vation, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Friends of the Wright foundations usually have a ques- by about $100,000 and called for valued at about $2,000 per year, Opera House, who purchased the building for $500,000. (File photo) tion related directly to what is public input on the matter. starting in 2013. the city’s extent of cooperation Mayor Risch told The Watch Council had previously turned According to City Clerk/Trea- money is unprecedented in Ouray. or support for your project,” ex- this week that he has since gone down FWOH’s request for a surer Kathy Elmont, the LOT gen- Mayor Bob Risch said council plained Opdahl. “Doing a bit of back over the city’s budgets from $1,000 budget allocation in 2012. erates approximately $200,000 an- felt comfortable going forward research, we found that a lot of prior years and found that “in ev- This fall, however, when FWOH nually. Large slices of the LOT pie with the plan, because “so much cities have a portion of their bud- ery case, we have come in over came back with the LOT propos- (which comes from a $3/room night of the work they (FWOH) do will get designated for a little help for $100,000 better than the budget al, council went for the idea. rented tax on hotels and short term ultimately benefit the city and restoration of a historic building predicted” in regard to carryover The City of Ouray’s draft rental units as well as a small fee bring in more tourists.” to be used by the community.” and projected revenues, even in 2013 budget, set to be adopted in on RV spaces rented), are already “We’re ecstatic that the city The city’s pending budget al- years when the budget called for December, grants an allocation committed to the Tourism Fund and decided to do this,” FWOH Trea- location is worth a lot more than dipping into reserves. of 1 percent of LOT funds that the Beautification Fund ((86.875 surer Jim Opdahl said, point- it’s dollar value, Opdahl pointed “As long as I have been here are in excess of previously com- percent and 11.875 percent respec- ing to some communities, like out, “because we can now say a as mayor, that has been the case,” mitted LOT funds to FWOH’s tively), and to the Mountain Air neighboring Ridgway, which are small portion of the LOT fund is Risch said. “It’s a $5 million bud- expenditure request. Council has Music Series. The General Fund re- discussing bond issues or taxa- designated for ongoing and resto- get with a lot of components and indicated it intends to continue tains 1.25 percent for administrative tion to support the restoration ration expenses for the Wright Op- moving targets. It’s a challenge, funding FWOH in the same processing of this tax. and operation of historic ven- era House, which will strengthen but on balance I am confident manner into future years, pend- The concept of supporting a ues. “We really don’t want to go our grant applications.” the budget we have prepared is a ing available funds. nonprofit organization with LOT down that route,” he stressed. FWOH is in the process of very acceptable budget.”

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Avid outdoor enthusiasts and students TELLURIDE – The Tel- function to be used to evaluate a patient if they’re are among those who Cattell rec- luride Medical Center has part- ommends make an appointment nered with Think Head First to for a baseline test. bring a comprehensive concus- suspected of having a concussion.’ Funding for ImPACT soft- sion management program to the ware and the Telluride Medical – Laura Cattell, PA-C, Telluride Medical Center Telluride community. Center’s Think Head First pro- The Think Head First program was made possible by a do- gram manages mild head injury nation from the Fortieth Telluride and provides education and con- Bluegrass Festival. sultation expertise for sport orga- Concussive injury affects ciplinary and includes managing through the process, and evalu- The Think Head First pro- nizations with concussion-man- these functions of the brain, which nutrition, rest and sometimes even ate them to make recommenda- gram was created in 2007 in Park agement plans and education. a normal clinical exam and imag- occupational, speech and physical tions on therapy, etc. City, Utah, with the vision of in- The TMC’s new concussion ing may not detect. The ImPACT therapies,” said Roalstad. Cattell is working specifically creasing awareness of concussion initiative will utilize ImPACT baseline allows the clinical ability Cattell aims to enhance with students and sports managers in sport through education and neuropsychological testing soft- to evaluate function, and as such, knowledge and understanding to create a culture of concussion proper management of injury. ware as an additional tool for should provide an added tool in of concussions, a common sport awareness and protocol. “Through For more information about assessing and determining when managing the recovery process. injury, through education in the working with teams and schools, concussions, the Think Head First it’s appropriate to return to sport Concussion management, hopes of preventing the avoidable we hope to reach more athletes to program, or to schedule a baseline safely after a head injury. however, involves more than just incidents; reducing the likelihood prevent the avoidable incidents cognitive test, visit tellmed.org. Laura Cattell, PA-C, who has comparing cognitive functions. of repetitive injury with the as- been with the Telluride Medical Through the program, Cattell of- sociated consequences of further Center since 2000, will head up fers coach and parent education, injury to the brain and possible the program and serve as the resi- athlete baseline testing and edu- prolonged symptoms; and most Construction of dent concussion expert. cation, post-injury on-site coach importantly, to prevent second “The ImPACT software is cut- support and remote testing, medi- impact syndrome, a phenomenon New Telluride ting edge,” said Cattell. “It allows cal and clinical evaluation and where a person sustains a second us to perform testing to measure follow up, and a multidisciplinary injury to the brain before the first baseline cognitive function to be individual return-to-sport plan. one is resolved. This syndrome Roundabout to used to evaluate a patient if they’re Melinda Roalstad, who de- can have devastating effects, suspected of having a concussion.” veloped Think Head First in Park causing permanent damage to the Resume in April Establishing a baseline test City, Utah, is working with Cattell brain or even death. yields a benchmark for cognitive to launch the program locally. “It’s Now, when any concussion TELLURIDE – The Colo- function as a detour next season. functions such as verbal and vi- important to realize the baseline case comes through the doors rado Department of Transporta- The project, roughly 10 percent sual memory, processing speed, testing is a fantastic tool but only of the Medical Center, Cattell tion and Williams Construction completed by Nov. 1, is scheduled reaction time, and ability to focus one part of the program – recov- will oversee the coordination has suspended work on the re- for completion in October 2013. and concentrate. ery from a head injury is multidis- of treatment, follow the patient construction of the intersection In April of next year, crews at SH 145 at Society Turn, ap- will spend four to six weeks pav- WelcomeAd_Choon-Kee Lee10_2012__ 11/12/12 9:11 AM Page 1 proximately three miles west of ing and painting the temporary Telluride until April 2013. roundabout, whereafter it will be Construction of the roundabout open for public use. began in July to improve safety at The next phase includes the the “T” intersection; project ele- demolition of the existing inter- MONTROSE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ments include a new rock retain- section, and construction of the ing wall along the concrete trail, permanent roundabout. Storm- WELCOMES new asphalt resurfacing, lighting, water management, erosion con- landscaping and drainage work. trol and seeding activities will be During the fall of 2012 the con- ongoing throughout the project. Choon-Kee Lee, M.D. tractor focused on work to allow The total cost of the project is Medical Oncology/Hematology continued traffic flow around approximately $3.56 million, Board Certified the construction zone while the with $900,000 coming from the intersection is removed and the Town of Telluride, $1.03 mil- Medical School roundabout is constructed. Crews lion for safety improvements Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea completed underground util- from Colorado FASTER and the ity work and the majority of a remainder from state and fed- Internship/Residency temporary roundabout that will eral sources. Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea Fellowship University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA Office San Juan Cancer Center 600 S. 5th Street Montrose, CO 970-497-8001 Now accepting new patients MONTROSE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 800 South Third Street, Montrose, CO 81401 riends amily 970-249-2211 WEDNESDAY, DEC 5, 2012 MontroseHospital.com caring for friends and family f f TOWN HALL • 4:00 PM the watch THURSDAY, November 29 - WEDNESday, December 5, 2012 | 11 community Area Banker Dave Wood Dies at 82 OURAY – Dave Wood, the whole region. My family came longtime president of the Citizens over from Telluride to bank in State Bank of Ouray, has died at age Ouray. The Bank of Telluride was 82 at his home in Palm Desert, Calif. not chartered until 1969. People Wood’s daughter, Sarah Farrar, from Norwood and Naturita used was with him when he passed away to come over here for their banking. on Sunday, Nov. 25. Some of them still do.” According to current bank Wood, who was not related president Dennis Reese, Saturday, to the Dave Wood who hauled Dec. 8 has been set as a “tentative freight across his eponymous road date” for a service in Ouray. “I’m from Montrose to Telluride in sure they are going to need a lot of the 19th century, led a peripatetic room” to accommodate all of the youth, spending time in Whittier, people Wood touched, Reese said Calif., in Grand Junction, and with on Tuesday this week. a grandfather in Pueblo, Colo. Wood was with the bank for He went to high school in Grand 51 years, beginning in Sept. 1961. Junction and graduated from the (Citizens State Bank will celebrate University of Colorado at Boulder. its 100th anniversary in Aug. After retirement, Reese said, the 2013.) Under his leadership, the richer air and lower elevation of bank added branches in Naturita, the California desert “was good for Ridgway and Silverton, and was an Dave’s heart.” area banking institution. Wood’s wife, Mary, preceded Reese, who took the reins him in death last year. In addition to in 2003 when Wood retired the Sarah, he is survived by two other MARY ELLEN FRIEDBERG – In August, 2010, in Mountain Village. Friedberg, a beloved member of presidency, said the CSB “served children, John and Martha. the Telluride and Norwood communities, the mother of Sarah and Gregorio, and the wife of San Miguel County Commissioner Art Goodtimes, died Sunday, Nov. 25, at 10:25 p.m., at her Wilson Mesa home. Friedberg, age 58, was with her family and close friends, and under the care of Alpine Hospice, when so it reaches the delta,” Kowalski breast cancer finally took her life. She is also survived by her father, Harold; her brothers, Bill and Bob, Water from page 5 said. “That is a huge issue for en- and her sister, Jean. Service announcements are pending. (File photo) vironmentalist in particular. They both shortages and surpluses; will be able to use some of this • Establishing proactive ba- water to deliver a false flood to sin operations by applying water- monitor the environment and see delivery reductions when Lake if it is helpful.” Mead reservoir conditions are low U.S. Sen. Mark Udall (D-Co- in order to deter more severe re- lo.) welcomed the news that the ductions in the future; agreement had been signed and • Extending humanitarian said it will be beneficial for the measures from a 2010 agreement, entire Colorado River Basin. Minute 318, to allow Mexico to “I want to congratulate U.S. defer delivery of a portion of its and Mexican negotiators and Colorado River allotment while it the seven states in the Colorado "We got continues to make repairs to earth- River Basin on reaching this his- ‘‘four new quake-damaged infrastructure; toric agreement,” Udall said in a • Establishing a program press release on Nov. 20. “Mexico customers of Intentionally Created Mexi- is one of Colorado’s and our na- in one week can Allocation whereby Mexico tion’s most important partners in could temporarily reduce its order trade in the Western Hemisphere, thanks to our of Colorado River water, allow- not to mention an indispensable ad in the Car ing that water to be delivered to partner on the Colorado River. Watch" Mexico in the future; and, This agreement will continue our • Promoting the ecologi- mutually beneficial relationship cal health of the Colorado River and help ensure that the Colora- Delta. do River remains strong from its “For the first time, we are fig- headwaters in the Rocky Moun- uring out how to work within the tains to Gulf of California.” law of the river and the treaty’s obligations to allow Mexico to [email protected] deliver water to the environment Twitter: @gusgusj

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We engaged new over the years, from a modest sayers predict predicted that the of bookings revenues though Sat- donors and people from all over the To Donate to Angel holiday program founded in 1981 end of the world will come on Dec. urday, Dec. 1 to Telluride Gives as country participated,” Singer said. Baskets to provide food and gifts for eight 12, 2012. That happens to be the prize money for the nonprofit -or This year, Singer anticipates an local families to a robust, multi- day that the Telluride Foundation ganization raising the most money even greater outpouring of support By Samantha Wright faceted year-round mobilization picked to launch its second annual and the organization that gets the as e-mails, newsletters, radio shows effort serving over 200 families in Telluride Gives event, benefiting most unique donors. and social media will be driving do- TELLURIDE – They may San Miguel County, the west end local nonprofit organizations. “We are very thankful for the nors to the Telluride Gives website. have started out as baskets, but of Montrose County and the Dove “You can’t take it with you, so prize money to incentivize people KOTO will be broadcasting up- these days, the beneficiaries of Tel- Creek area of Dolores County. you might as well give it all away, to fundraise for these organizations’ dates on Telluride Gives through- luride’s Angel Baskets program Beginning in 2008, when the and think of Telluride on twelve- twelve-twelve,” quipped Telluride Foundation development manager ‘We are very thankful for the Katie Singer. From Dec. 12 through Dec. 14, prize money to incentivize donors from throughout the region and indeed the entire country will people to fundraise for these be encouraged to log onto the web- organizations’ wonderful work.’ site www.telluridegives.org and give money to their favorite local – Katie Singer, Telluride Foundation nonprofit organization(s) focusing on the arts, education, sports, and health and human services sectors. wonderful work,” Singer said. out the day of Dec. 12. The online platform allows Telluride Gives, now in its sec- ANGEL Baskets board member Barb Gross helped sort books pri- “We hope that every single or to last year’s distribution. This holiday season, Angel Baskets will donors to search for and choose ond year, is inspired by a growing citizen will log on to www.telluri- be operating out of a donated store front space at 129 W. Colorado which nonprofit they want to sup- trend in online giving. “Our intent degives.org and contribute for the formerly occupied by the Obama campaign’s local headquarters, port. Close to 100 organizations is to engage the whole community benefit of local charities,” Singer brightening the holidays for over 200 financially strapped families in the Telluride Foundation’s ser- and focus on philanthropy ben- said. “This is an opportunity for from Telluride to the Utah border. (Courtesy photo) vice region (including San Miguel efiting the region surrounding us,” everyone who cares about the Tel- County, Ouray County and the Singer said. luride region to give collectively actually receive large overstuffed economy nose-dived and the num- west end of Montrose County) Last year’s effort raised almost to the community.” To learn more, boxes filled to the brim with holi- bers of needy families in the region stand to benefit from the event. $20,000 from 177 donors for 29 visit www.telluridegives.org and day goodies and necessities. Each participating nonprofit is in- nonprofit organizations. Top ben- follow the action at www.facebook. Likewise, the program itself see Angel on page 31 vited to post an individual project eficiaries included the San Miguel com/telluridegives12.12.12.

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MONTROSE — Last Satur- TELLURIDE – Azadi Fine Dave Ramirez day, the term “shop small” was Rugs’ owner David Neishabori Joins Cornerstone on everyone’s mind who ventured has created the business’s First Mortgage Company downtown to check out the stores Annual Azadi Angels Awards, and and restaurants lining Mon- TELLURIDE – Dave trose’s iconic Main Street. While Ramirez (NMLS 404613 | LMB exact economic and attendance Business Briefs 100037568) has recently joined figures from the day remain un- By Watch Staff Cornerstone Mortgage Company clear, the city’s first Small Busi- as a loan officer for the compa- ness Saturday was deemed a suc- to recognize “angels” within the ny’s new Telluride office. Cor- cess, as thousands of Montrose community. Three “Angels” will nerstone currently has 15 offices residents chose to support its local be honored and given $1,000, for and more than 76 Loan Officers entrepreneurs. the charity of their choice at an throughout Colorado. “It was incredible. At times awards reception in early January. Ramirez, who has been in there was so many people that I KEEPING IT LOCAL – Shoppers searched for deals inside Fabula, “In the season of giving the mortgage industry since didn’t know if they would all fit,” a home and gift boutique on Main Street in Montrose, last Saturday we want to acknowledge these 2004, believes that homeowner- said Sonja Horn, owner of Fabula, morning during Small Business Saturday. (Photo by William Woody) unsung angels,” says Neisha- ship is the foundation of personal a downtown home gift boutique. bori “We all benefit because of and financial success. Fabula opened on Sept. 28 their devotion to the community “Dave is a hardworking and of this year. While Horn said she At A&Y Design Gallery, ceived was centered on support- around them. We want to honor passionate mortgage profession- had could not compare Saturday’s Yesenia Duncan, who owns the ing local businesses rather than and give back to those who have al,” says Cornerstone Division sales to previous holiday shop- store with her husband, Adam, large retail stores, regardless given so much.” Senior Vice President Jim Hunt- ping seasons, she was still amazed said foot traffic was up, and of how tempting Black Friday Nominations are being ac- er. With his convenient Telluride at the turnout. many people took advantage of deals were. cepted now, for an “angel” who location, Ramiriz “is easily ac- “I was really too busy to no- in-store specials. In the days following Small could be a teacher, or someone cessible to all residents and visi- tice if there was a line out of the “We had a lot of people in and Business Saturday, Duncan spoke who volunteers, serves on a local tors looking to make Telluride door,” she added. it was great day for sales. We had with many other local business board or mentors others. their permanent vacation spot. Horn said the most of the quite a few discounts that people owners who said they, too, had It must be someone who “Dave’s friendly personal- store’s sales were in housewares, took advantage of,” Duncan said. recorded strong sales. gives of themselves to the com- ity and community involvement children’s toys and Christmas Duncan added that much of munity. will benefit Telluride and the cards. the customer feedback she re- see sbs on page 39 To nominate an “angel,” surrounding region by continu- visit www.Azadiangels.com and ing Cornerstone’s customer-fo- download the one-page applica- cused service across the state,” tion; fill it out and write a one- Hunter added. page letter about why yournomi- Contact Ramirez at 970/708- nee should be recognized as an 1324 or visit www.Dav- Call us for a quote today. “angel.” All nominations must eRamirez.info. GreG BolliG insurance aGency 1551 Ogden Road, Montrose • 970-249-6823 be postmarked by Friday, Dec. Cornerstone Mortgage Com- Serving the area for 28 years 270 E Hwy 92, Ste C, Delta • 970-874-4800 20. Applications can also be pany is a full-service mortgage Auto • Home • Life • Business www.farmersagent.com/gbollig picked up or dropped off at Aza- banker and Top 30 National di Fine Rugs, in Telluride, at 217 Lender. To learn more about W. Colorado. For more infor- Cornerstone Mortgage Com- mation about Azadi Fine Rugs, pany, visit www.houseloan.com. please call 970/728-4620 or vis- Regulated by the Division of it www.azadifinerugs.com. Real Estate.

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IN MONTROSE: UTE MUSEUM PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT TOP JOCK – Heidi Duce (clockwise from top, left) on top of her first 14er, Mt. Sneffels, the summer The opening reception is tonight, but two new photography exhibits before last; preparing for a mile-long hike down into the Gunnison Gorge for a self-supported expedi- tion; doing laps in Gore Canyon; and shredding the mountain at Old Powderhorn, her go-to spot on at the Ute Indian Museum will be up through February. They’re worth powder days. (Courtesy photos) seeing: the exhibit features dozens of evocative, black-and-white pho-

Elevated By Leslie Vreeland Ouray Native Vies for tographs of Native Americans by Edward S. Curtis and T.W. Colman. Spot on Paralympic Curtis is best known for The North American Indian, a 1,500-photo- graph, 20 volume series he produced with funds from the financier Snowboarding Team of J.P. Morgan in 1906. In all, he took over 40,000 photographs, and documented the life and lore of more than 80 tribes. His work remains ‘Girls Night Out’ Saturday Now, she hopes that bodacious beat will lead her all the way to Sochi, Russia, to compete in controversial. Curtis often removed parasols, suspenders and other Fundraiser to Help Pay Her Way suggestions of Western culture from his subjects’ attire, preferring to snowboarding at the 2014 Paralympics. dress them up in native regalia and portray them as “noble savages” in- Duce begins training full time at Copper BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT stead of who many of them really were at that time: Native Americans Mountain Ski Resort next month with the goal struggling with a new way of living, often in squalor, on the reserva- of qualifying to become a part of the first-ev- tion. When Curtis died in 1952, The New York Times all-but-dismissed OURAY – Heidi Jo Duce has never been er USA Women’s Paralympic Snowboarding his artistic career in its crisp obituary: “Mr. Curtis devoted his life to one to let a little thing like a missing leg get in team. She will be competing in various high- compiling history…[he] was also known as a photographer.” President the way of a good time. The 22-year-old Ouray level competitions throughout the winter, cul- Teddy Roosevelt, who wrote the forward to The North American In- native, whose right leg was amputated below minating in the U.S. Nationals hosted by Cop- dian, viewed Curtis’ work differently. Perhaps he saw past the deliber- the knee when she was still a baby due to a per Mountain in early April. Duce will need to ate ornamentation, the ways in which Curtis clothed and posed his birth defect, has always marched, backpacked, be ranked as one of the top three females in the kayaked, ice climbed and snowboarded to the see VREELAND on page 25 beat of her own drum. see DUCE on page 24

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fireman’s hat and will no longer be the Jets game before halftime,” from Tim Tebow. Tim Tebow is trick on fat Rex – a sort of mar- present at Jets games to help lead Anzalone wrote in Metro. “This the Genesis of all football contro- tyrdom – to, in fact, get him to the team to victory. was the second time in a row I left versies. What it sounds like is, Jets start Tim Tebow. Maybe Fireman I have not received any sort of before there were four zeroes on the fans have confronted Fireman Ed Ed really does have the pull to get press release from the Jets organiza- clock. We have had much worse about his support for Sanchez and, Tebow to start. tion from my request to learn who teams than this and I never left be- frankly, I don’t blame them. Maybe Fat Rex is at home will be leading the “J-E-T-S, Jets, fore. I pride myself in that, because Jets fans, as a whole, have made thinking to himself that if Fire- Jets, Jets” cheer this weekend when I am not a quitter. their voice heard loud and clear that man Ed is dropping out as a fan, Sports Watch the Arizona Cardinals roll into “I decided to leave Thursday they don’t like the fact that Sanchez we really should start Tebow, in- By Gus Jarvis town, but I am sure the organization because the confrontations with is still behind center. Now sitting stead of Sanchez. is on it. I mean, the cheer is really other Jets fans have become more with a 4-7 record, they ask, “Why Perhaps this is just a media As if things in New York Jets the only thing the Jets organization common, even though most Jets not try Tim Tebow?” Fat Rex and stunt by Fireman Ed to shift the fo- land aren’t screwed up enough. has going right now. Am I right? fans are fantastic.” Co. won’t hear anything of it and cus off the Sanchez-Tebow contro- A never-ending quarterback Anyway, it wasn’t long after Confrontational? Don’t fans sticks to his young, impotent gun, versy for a week, and onto himself, controversy between Mark San- the Jets were completely routed by of opposing teams confront each Mark Sanchez. Jets fans are under- so the coaches in the Jets’ office can chez and Tim Tebow. Fat Rex Ryan the Patriots on Thanksgiving eve- other at games, rather than fans standably frustrated and will turn to grab a breath of fresh air. You know has a severe foot fetish and should ning when Fireman Ed decided to of the same team? Are Jets fans anyone who may have some pull in ESPN is going to have about four to be hospitalized before he chomps announce his retirement as a fan. now turning against themselves? the Jets organization in an effort to five hours of Fireman Ed coverage some trainer’s foot off. Mark San- In a guest commentary published If what Anzalone says is true, it get Tebow behind center. on Sunday morning, full of heart- chez’s downward spiral as a quar- in Monday’s edition of the New would seem so. Unfortunately for Fireman Ed, warming piano music, tearful inter- terback is never ending. An embar- York newspaper, Metro, Fireman You see, Fireman Ed usually fans think for some reason he may views and historic footage of Ed in rassing Thanksgiving night 49-19 Ed, A.K.A., Ed Anzalone, said his wears a No. 42 Jets jersey as an have some sort of pull to get Sanchez action. In this column, I’ve already loss. A record of 4-7. A butt fumble. love for the Jets is undying but he homage to the Jets’ best kick re- benched. (If I were a Jets fan at this dropped 986 words on him. Sanchez’s moles, I mean beauty can no longer attend games as Fire- turn man, Bruce Harper. This year, point, I’d confront Fireman Ed, too.) Regardless of what Fireman marks, are growing at a rapid pace. man Ed. He will attend games as though, Fireman Ed decided to “The fact that I chose to wear Ed’s real motives are for walking Yes, things aren’t pretty in the usual, just not as Fireman Ed. show some solidarity with coach a Mark Sanchez jersey this year away from the game, it’s something Meadowlands right now for the The reason for Fireman Ed’s Ryan, and has put on the No. 6 and that fans think I am on the that you wouldn’t see here in Bron- New York Jets. The team is on the departure, he wrote, wasn’t because Mark Sanchez jersey. Wearing the payroll — which is an outright lie coland from the likes of Rocky the verge of a catastrophic collapse. of the extremely poor and embar- No. 6 shows that you are on board — have made these confrontations Leprechaun or the late great Barrel And that collapse may be underway rassing play of the Jets but, rather, with Sanchez as your quarterback. more frequent,” Anzalone wrote. Man, God rest his soul. now, as the Jets have now lost one the attitude of his fellow Jets fans And like everything else on “Whether it’s in the stands, the I know if the Barrel Man were of its most prolific team support- who have become increasingly hos- God’s green earth, if there is a con- bathroom or the parking lot, these here with us right now, he’d be ers since 1975. Yes, Fireman Ed is tile and confrontational. frontation or controversy among confrontations are happening on a disappointed in Fireman Ed. The hanging up his lame New York Jets “On Thanksgiving night, I left like-minded football fans, it stems consistent basis.” Barrel Man would never have have He goes on to write that al- turned his back on his team, no though he can hold his own during matter how hairy it got. He would these confrontations, he doesn’t have put in another chew, grabbed want to lose his temper and make his cheer cone and started another a mistake by punching some dude round of a “D-Fence” wave at Mile with a Tebow jersey in the face. High Stadium. Simple as that. He has a responsibility to families If there is any wisdom to be and kids who enjoy the game. With taken away from the whole Fire- that reasoning, Fireman Ed will man Ed retirement story, it is this: no longer be standing and scream- John Elway is The Man. He had ing in the stands. It will just be Ed the foresight to send Tebow pack- Anzalone, a Joe Six-Pack of sorts, ing to another city, no matter how enjoying another loss at Metlife much he was loved here in Denver. Stadium. (I wonder if Ed Anzalone He knew the baggage that Tebow is a Tebow or a Sanchez fan?) brings to a team. Shame on you, Part of me really wants to Denver fans, for second guessing believe him. He may very well Elway’s decision. Just look at the be tired of fans screaming at him New York Jets and realize: this over Sanchez’s performance. An- could have been you. other part of me thinks Fireman Ed is smarter than that. Fireman [email protected] Ed is really using a Jedi mind- Twitter: @gusgusj

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To qualify for cally indigent patients during its DEC. 4 OURAY ELKS HOST YULE Community Briefs help, patients must live in Mon- 10 years of service in Montrose NIGHT ACTIVITIES By Watch Staff trose County, have no medical County. Thank you to the vol- TELLURIDE – TellurI- insurance, and be a member of unteer physicians, nurses, in- DOL, Young Life’s third annual OURAY – Yule Night comes tients. All medical records and a household who cumulatively terpreters, donors and all others contest for local singers, will to Ouray Saturday, Dec. 8, with information from the Medical are at less than 185 percent of who helped to make this such a take the stage at the Sheridan a wide variety of activities Mission will be transferred to the the poverty level. Applications valuable service. Opera House on Tuesday, Dec. throughout the day. The Ouray 4. Doors open at 6 p.m. Elks have arranged for children Tina Wilson, LPN Earns Silent and live auctions will to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Certified Lactation accompany the show, which is a 5 p.m. at the lodge at 421 Main Consultant Credentials fundraiser for Telluride’s Young Street, to tell Santa all about Life Youth program. their holiday wishes and have MONTROSE – Tina Wil- Performers who were se- their pictures taken. After that, son, a Licensed Practical Nurse lected in the November auditions the whole family can enjoy a at Montrose Memorial Hospital, will be competing for a $1000 chili supper starting at 5:15 p.m., was recently awarded her Inter- first prize. They are: Sean De- with chili, cornbread, salad, des- national Board Certified Lacta- Land, Morgan Fansler, Amber sert and beverage for just $8 for tion Consultant Credentials. Wil- Garcia, Camilla Gardner, Hast- adults, $5 for children ages 5 – son passed a rigorous examina- ings Padua, Emily Robinson, Pa- 10. Kids under 5 eat for free. tion for certification of her abil- mela Simonson, Jerrica Steger, The Elks will also have hot dogs ity to provide knowledgeable, and the duet of Eileen Burns and and chips for kids who don’t comprehensive lactation and Ginny Fraser. want chili. breastfeeding care. Businesses have been con- Each year brings mounting tributing to the silent auction Tickets on Sale Now for evidence regarding the role of which will begin at 6 p.m. and Telluride LIFESAVERS breastfeeding in the survival, go through the evening. A live BALL LACTATION SPECIALIST – Montrose Memorial Hospital’s Tina growth and development of a auction for Nuggets tickets, stays Wilson, LPN, has earned International Board Certified Lactation child (and the health and well- in Arizona, Australia, and more, TELLURIDE – The Tellu- Consultant Credentials. (Courtesy photo) being of the mother). 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Coming forth from the dusty shelf of studio inactivity with their fourth album – the first in four years – are the Scranton- born Americana perfectionists, Cabinet. Their latest effort, Leap, is 11 tracks of auditory fore- play that apply resonating string strokes, on-point oral harmonies BOB MILNE (Courtesy photo) and just the right amount of intel- for more info check it out @ sherbinotheater.com ligently deconstructed bluegrass movements. The appropriately THE SHERBINO THEATER . 604 CLINTON STREET . RIDGWAY . 970.201.8570 named album finds moments to time pianist. Fewer can say that af- relax on old-timey fiddle strum- ter symphony practice they would ming over bouncy basslines with shed their awkward brass instru- “Two Timer,” only to switch to a ment, leave the concert hall and more modern take on indie folk head to local saloons and pool halls with “Eleanor” (the latter reflect- to tickle the ivory for fortunate pa- ing the likes of acclaimed bands trons. And almost none can boast in the vein of Blind Pilot and The that their chance dedication to the Avett Brothers). enjoyment of playing niche music Matching these genre peers would land them in the Library of with their stout song structure Congress with three interviews and and memorable lyrics makes an essay that have designated them them not only very listenable, as a national treasure. and re-listenable, but leaves this One man who can say that is music journalist wondering how internationally renowned piano we are being gifted with an inti- player Bob Milne. As if the nar- mate performance by the sextet at rative could become any more im- Cruiser’s Bar in Grand Junction. pressive, Milne is also self-taught, Far from one-dimensional in their and learned entirely by ear. approach, Cabinet’s members can Beyond the well deserved ac- also dig deep into their picking colades, the prodigy-turned-iconic skill set. On “Susquehanna Break- savant has been studied by Penn down” and “Wine and Shine” off State neuroscientists who conclud- Leap, the energy of recording the ed Milne can hear four symphonies entire album with a live audience in his head – all at the same time. present over the course of four This incredibly impressive feat that days translates chillingly well as defies science would typically lead they rip through fast dance cuts. to exploitable fame for most, but A series of official live releases Milne uses it to crack jokes and re- from the band and hitting count- lay monologues as he tackles tech- less music festivals prove they nically challenging pieces during pride themselves on performing his performances in settings similar and should not be missed. to where he started. The Montrose Cabinet, Thurs., Nov. 29, Arts Foundation aims to bring one Cruiser’s Bar, Grand Junction, of those unique live experiences 10:30 p.m., $10, cruisersgj.com. to the Montrose Methodist Church next Wednesday, as part of the Montrose Arts Council’s December BOB MILNE AT MONTROSE events. Catch him there first, and METHODIST CHURCH IN you might also see him roaming the MONTROSE downtown area looking to flex his equally impressive pool game. Not many musicians can say Bob Milne, Wed., Dec. 5, they started their career as a French Montrose Methodist Church, horn virtuoso, and then fatalistical- Montrose, 7 p.m., $15, mon- ly ended up as a preeminent rag- trosearts.org. 24 | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2012 THE WATCH

DUCE from page 15 It’s an 18-and-over affair, and male adaptive rider in the nation. snowboarding company in Aspen, “I don’t think I’m all that in- admission is $10. Magic Mike Then the Copper Mountain- but she’s still on the hook to raise spiring,” she said. “I definitely country in order to earn a berth Martinis will cost you extra. Doors based Adaptive Action Sports about $3,000 to cover her living never viewed myself as disabled in Sochi. open at 6:30 p.m. The movie starts Boardercross team approached and travel expenses this winter. because I never knew any dif- This Saturday evening, Dec. at 7 p.m., and the bachelor auction Duce to train with them instead. To that end, she has recently ferent. I’m not really adapting, 2, Duce’s local fan club hosts a (a misnomer since a lot of these AASB is captained by Amy Pur- fundraiser at the Wright Opera guys are actually already married) dy, a double below-the-knee am- House to help her get closer to gets underway at 9:15 p.m. putee and the USA’s top female her Paralympic goal. The eve- para-snowboarder. ‘I am a big fan of sports that go ning promises to be as spir- “After a lot of debate and ited and sassy as Duce, herself. BORN TO BE WILD talking to my coach, I decided with gravity. I really like to go fast.’ Billed as a Girl’s Night Out, it that the AASB team was a better – Heidi Jo Duce features the movie Magic Mike Duce has been hooked on fit,” Duce said. (based on actor Channing Ta- snowboarding since she was 11 When she moves to Frisco tum’s real-life experiences as years old. She learned how to ride next month, Duce will go into a male stripper), followed by a at an adaptive sports camp in Utah full-time training mode at Cop- set up an online giving site at because this is the only way I’ve live bachelor auction. sponsored by the Shriners, which per Mountain resort with Purdy http://www.gofundme.com, and ever known how to do it.” Bachelors for hire include she attended for six years in a row. and about 10 other elite amputee hopes that this Saturday’s Ladies And, she points out, life may Heidi’s father and brother (Ste- While kayaking is actually riders. The regimen includes 20 Night Out fundraiser will go a long not have taken the particular ven Duce Sr. and Jr.), Clint Estes, Duce’s “favorite thing in the en- or more hours per week of on- way toward covering the balance. twists and turns that landed her Eric Fagrelius, Scott Fedel, Darin tire world”, snowboarding ranks a snow training, as well as train- Duce is excited about the fun- where she is today, poised to be- Fletcher, Cory Jackson, Adam solid second. The two sports coming-specific CrossFit workouts draiser, and absolutely humbled come a Paralympic athlete, were Kunz, Trevor Latta, Travis Man- plement each other seasonally, four nights a week, designed to by the enthusiasm her hometown it not for her missing leg. ley, Dave Turner, Kyle Schoene- and they have something in com- develop speed and balance. community has shown as she pur- “Being an amputee is the baum and Danny Wilbur. mon that Duce loves – gravity. With only three slots on sues her Paralympic dream. “I greatest thing that ever happened The services these manslaves “I am a big fan of sports that the USA Women’s Paralympic can’t begin to explain how thank- to me,” she said. “Every time you will offer up include bread baking, go with gravity,” she said. “I re- Snowboarding team, competition ful I am for this community and go ice climbing or kayaking or hunting, house painting and stuff ally like to go fast.” will be savage. “We have to race their support,” she said. “I am so snowboarding, you have to put on fixing, car repairing and washing, Duce has been para-snow- against each other four or five grateful. I am dumbfounded.” gear to get you down the hill or guiding and climbing, plumbing, boarding at an elite level for times this season, and that will Duce, a Ouray High School down the river. I just use a differ- tree trimming, carpet cleaning, Pi- the past year with a team based determine who ends up on the grad, is pursuing a degree in adap- ent set of gear than everyone else.” lates training and jeeping. in Park City, Utah. When the team,” Duce said. “With a lot of tive physical education at Mesa Part of her gear includes a “Ladies, bring your dollar word came down earlier this work, I have a really good chance. University, and minoring in psy- brand new, top-of-the-line pros- bills, your honey-do list, and year that the International Para- I am ecstatic, but so nervous.” chology and outdoor recreation. thetic leg. “I just got it a week let’s go crazy for Heidi!” said lympic Committee had accept- This kind of training doesn’t “When I’m done, I really want ago, and l love it so much!” she one of Duce’s many fans who ed snowboarding as an official come cheap, costing about to work with people with various said. “The foot is made of carbon has helped to organize the event. sport, she committed to training $15,000 per athlete. AASB will levels of disability,” she said. fiber and titanium. The shell is All proceeds from the bachelor for the Paralympics with Team pay for a lot of it, but Duce is in Although it means she’ll have aluminum and fiberglass. I’ve al- auction, and a portion of the Utah alongside her friend Nicole the market for sponsors to help to take time off from school, her ready noticed a huge difference. door sales and concessions, go Roundy, an above-the-knee am- out, as well. She already has a parents (Steve and Becky) and I’ve started running again.” toward Duce’s cause. putee who is the No. 2 ranked fe- small sponsorship, through a siblings (Eva and Steven) are all Duce marvels at how pros- squarely behind her new adven- thetics technology has evolved ture. “They are very excited,” over the years. She’s been through she said. “I was planning to take well over 30 legs in her short life- the semester off either way. My time. “My legs now look like ro- original plan was to go to South bots compared to what I had when America and kayak and run wa- I was a baby.” terfalls, so when this came along Her newest leg cost about $17 they were kind of relieved.” grand. “It should last about four Duce doesn’t seem to fully years,” Duce said, “But in reality, “get” the positive effect she has it won’t last that long. I’m hard on on others – her sunny go-get-’em my equipment.” attitude, her spirit of adventure, her matter-of-fact relationship [email protected] Mortgages. with her artificial leg. or Twitter: @iamsamwright Half off.

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Western Slope Food & Farm picks Preschool Program Registra- Forum – THURSDAY, NOV. 29 tion – Registration is for the cur- Montrose County Fairgrounds, RIDGWAY Museum Open House – “The rent year’s waiting list. For more Friendship Hall; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Unquiet Ute,” photos from T.W. info. or to schedule an appoint- For more info., call 970/249- thursday, nov. 29 Colman of Collier Magazine, as ment, please call 970/249-5858 3935. well as photographs by Edward weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership, a grassroots S. Curtis on display; Ute Indian Montrose County Budget Re- coalition of citizens, nonprofits and local and regional Museum, 5-7 p.m. The two ex- view Meeting – The outlook for OURAY COUNTY governments dedicated to protecting and restoring the hibits are up through February. 2013, and a chance for the public Upper Uncompahgre River Watershed, hosts a film from to review the County’s budget ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY, NOV. 30 AND and get questions answered The Ouray Public Library Robert Redford this evening. You might figure the film SUNDAY, DEC. 2 isn’t Downhill Racer (though the time of year is right by County commissioners, the announces a Food-for-Fines A Festival of Lessons and amnesty program through for it), and you’d be correct. Redford’s not only an actor County Manager and the Finance Carols – An all-jazz and Director; Friendship Hall, 6 p.m. Nov. 30. Any patron with over- and the founder of the Sundance Film Institute, he’s a spiritual program from the Cel- due library material (no mat- passionate environmental activist, and his film, entitled, ebration Voices of Montrose WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5 ter how old) who returns their appropriately enough, Watershed, which he made with United Methodist Church; at the Bob Milne in Concert – The cel- item and makes a donation of his son, Jamie, is a documentary about the Colorado Church (19 S. Park Ave.). On ebrated Ragtime/boogie-woogie canned food will have their fees River water system. “I think we’re picking the Colorado Friday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at artist plays the piano; Montrose waived. The food will be given River as an example of what’s going with watersheds 2 p.m. This performance is free, Methodist Church, 7 p.m. Tickets: to the Ridgway Community all over the world,” Redford said. In this case, in our but there will be a “free-will” $15 at the door. For more info., Food Pantry. To find out if you own backyard. Admission is free; the film runs from offering to honor the accompa- visit montrosearts.org. have fines or discuss the status 7-9:30 p.m. Colorado Boy brewery will offer beer for a nists’ talents. For more info., of your account, call 970/325- $5 donation. call 970/249-3716. WEDNESDAYS, 4616 or email ouraypl@gmail. DEC. 5–DEC. 12 com. SATURDAY, DEC. 1 Healing Through Dreams – A Girls’ Night Out at the Wright Wildfowl Hunting Seminar – class to help interpret dreams Opera House has been resched- MONTROSE Classroom instruction at Parks from a new perspective; to reg- uled to Saturday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. and Wildlife office (2300 South ister, call 970/252-0908 or visit The event is a benefit for Heidi saturday, dec. 1 Townsend Ave.) in Montrose, spiritaware.org. Duce, who is raising funds to followed by an outdoor loca- continue her training for the 2014 The Ute Indian Museum is not only a superb repository tion for field work; 12-4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS, Paralympics. Doors open at 6:30. of Native American art and craft. This weekend, it is also Cost: $10 per person. To sign DEC. 5-DEC. 19 Tickets: $7. selling arts and crafts: its annual Ten Friends Art Show up, visit the Montrose office. Music at Noon – Holiday music SMPA announces its annual will feature Indian vendors from Arizona and New For more info., call 970/252- at United Methodist Church; free holiday card coloring contest Mexico throughout the museum all day. Wallace Ben, a 6000 or email dawn.bresett@ admission. For more info., call for local 5th grades. Children Navajo a traditional ceremonial sand painter and medicine state.co.us. 970/249-3716. can pick up an official contest en- man, will be demonstrating the art of sand painting. Events Parade of Lights – This year’s try form at one of SMPA’s offices FRIDAY, DEC. 7 will also include a theme: A Wild West Christmas; in Nucla or Ridgway. The form silent auction and Main Street, 5:30 p.m. First Friday Artist Reception is also available online at smpa. Ten Friends’ Arts & Crafts com/youth/holidaycardcontest. a raffle, and to eat: – Around the Corner Gallery; Show – The annual event, in 5:30-8 p.m. For more info., call cfm. Entries are due Friday, Nov. traditional Navajo conjunction with the Ute Mu- 970/249-4243 or visit mon- 30. SMPA will award prizes to frybread. Entrance seum’s free annual Holiday troseart.com. the top three entries. to the museum, Open House; at the Museum, 9 normally $4.50 for a.m.-4 p.m. SATURDAY, DEC. 8 THURSDAYS, NOV. 29- adults, is free. Christmas Cookie Walk – The DEC. 13 SATURDAY, DEC. 1-SUN- annual event; Hillcrest Congre- Introduction to Handbuild- DAY, DEC. 2 gational UCC, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ing – Ridgway, Weehawken’s Seven Points-of-Mind Training Meet at the Church. For more All Fired Up studio; 6:30-8:30 – Venerable Chhoje Rinpoche info., call 970/249-9047 or p.m. For more info., visit wee- TELLURIDE holds forth; for more info., visit 970/249-9011. hawkenarts.org. padmashedrupling.org and click Shop and Drop – The annual saturday, dec. 1 on “upcoming teachings,” or fundraiser for Montrose United THURSDAY, NOV. 29- call 970/249-7377. Methodist Church that allows FRIDAY, JAN. 11 Mountain Sprouts Preschool’s administration may parents to leave their kids while Local Artists’ Show – Artists be holding a “Winter Chill” this Saturday, Dec. 1, SUNDAY, DEC. 2 they shop or run errands; at the from Ouray and the surrounding but their hearts are warm. This annual event, to be CABA Annual Holiday Char- Church, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: area exhibit; Ridgway Library. held at Elks Lodge from 6-11 p.m., is a benefit for the ity Drive – The 2nd annual $15 per child for one-half day, For more info., call 970/626- preschool. The school offers a blend of Waldorf and event, in which non-perishable or $25 for a full day. Please call 5513. Montessori teaching philosophies; lead teacher Cathy food and toys are distributed to 970/249-3716 by Weds., Dec. 5 Barber emphasizes a creative, hands-on, individualized Colorado communities by air; to reserve a spot. FRIDAY, NOV. 30 education for kids. As the organization’s mission Montrose Regional Airport, gen- Ouray County Arts Association statement says, the environment at the school is eral aviation ramp; time TBA. FRIDAY, DEC. 14 General Meeting – The annual “conducive to learning with reverence and respect for Merriment on Main – Hay event; Ridgway Community Cen- MONDAY, DEC. 3 all living things in our world.” The evening features rides, an elf costume contest, ter, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Election of a silent auction, dinner, and a cash bar. There’ll also Life Drawing – With a live refreshments and children’s ac- 2013 OCAA Officers and Board be music and dancing, courtesy of Funkdafari, one of model; Around the Corner Gal- tivities from 2-6 p.m., and wine of Director members will take lery, 6-9 p.m. Call 970/249-4243 place, as well as a discussion of Telluride’s favorite bands. With all that good will and tastings, artist’s demonstrations to reserve a spot. For more info., and shopping specials from 5:30- plans for the Winter Arts & Crafts music flowing through the Lodge’s corridors, you can bet visit montroseart.com. 9 p.m.; Main Street. and Artists’ Alpine Holiday festi- the atmosphere will be anything but chilly. Tickets for Hunter’s Ed Course – A course vals. For more info., call 970/626- Winter Chill cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. from the Montrose Rod & Gun SATURDAY, DEC. 15- 3212 or 970/325-0808. For more information, call 970/708-4995. Club in cooperation with Colo- SUNDAY, DEC. 16 The Flat – Film at the Wright rado Parks & Wildlife; Mon- Audubon Society Christmas Opera House; 7:30 p.m. For more trose Club Indoor Range, 6-9 Bird Count – In Montrose: meet info., visit savethewright.org. p.m. Additional instruction in at Bureau of Land Management this course will take place from Office, 8:30 a.m.; for more info., SATURDAY, DEC. 1 6-9 p.m. on Dec. 5, Dec. 10 and call 970/240-5332. 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For more info., visit ucsanmiguel. annual event; a 24-hour benefit alpinist talks about her record- org or call 970/369-5255. for the state’s nonprofits; for setting Everest ascents, as well Art Show and Gift Sale – The more info., visit casanow.org or as her career as a professional 9th annual event, Ridgway Com- call 970/249-0337. mountaineer and guide; Sherbino munity Center; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Theater, 7 p.m. This event is free. For more info., TUESDAY, DEC. 4- call 970/626-3982. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5 SaTURDAY, DEC. 22 Poetry Reading – Local poet Tumbling – For ages 3-5, and Don Kellogg Memorial Service – Beth Paulson reads from her lat- ages 8 and up; Ouray, Hypoxia Sherbino Theater, 7-10 p.m. est, Canyon Notes; Ouray, Venue Crossfit. For more info., includ- Roscoe Fox, 5-6:30 p.m. A por- ing class times, visit weehawken- tion of sales from Paulson’s book arts.org. SAN MIGUEL COUNTY will benefit the Ouray Public Library. To RSVP, please email WEDNESDAYS, ANNOUNCEMENTS: [email protected] or call DEC. 5-DEC. 12 Cash Saver Coupons: Donate 970/325-4616. Kids Clay Creators – Ridgway, Clark’s Market coupons to benefit Girls’ Night Out – A benefit, in- Weehawken’s All Fired Up studio; Angel Baskets’ Holiday program, cluding a screening of the movie 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up. For Dec. 9-Dec.15. Magic Mike and an auction of more info., visit weehawkenarts. Toys for Tickets: Pay your Town “local bachelors’ services,” to org. of Telluride and/or Mountain help Ouray’s Heidi Duce compete Village traffic or parking tickets in the 2014 Paralympics; Wright FRIDAY, DEC. 7 with a toy to be given to Angel This Week at Opera House, 7 p.m. Tickets: $7. Step Up to the Plate – Film at the Baskets’ Holiday Giving Program. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Wright Opera House; 7:30 p.m. For Program ends Dec. 21. The Mile Markers in Concert – more info, visit savethewright.org. This week’s Nugget Theatre • Fri. Nov. 30 Movie “The Flat” 7:30 pm Ridgway, Sherbino Theater; $5. Film: Wreck it Ralph (1:35; PG); For more info., visit sherbinothe- SATURDAY, DEC. 8 Cloud Atlas (2:52; R). For more • Sat. Dec. 1 Special Event Fundraiser for Heidi Duce ater.com. Book Signing – Scientist/scribe info., visit nuggettheatre.com. John Wright reads from and signs “Magic Mike Ladies Night Movie SATURDAY, DEC. 1 his new work, Blazing Ice: Pio- THURSDAY, NOV. 29 Top of the Pines Clean-Up – neering the 21st Century’s Road to A Royal Affair – Official selec- & Live Bachelor Auction” 7:00 pm doors open 6:30 pm Meet at TOP at 10:30 a.m.; for the South Pole; Cimarron Books, tion of the 2012 Telluride Film more info., call 970/316-1792. 3-5 p.m. Festival, in Danish with English • Fri. Dec. 7 Movie “ Step Up To The Plate” 7:30 pm Elks Yule Night – The 8th annual subtitles; Palm Theatre, 6 p.m. SATURDAY, DEC. 1- event: Santa and Mrs. Claus pay Tickets: $8 (adults), $6 (students). The Wright Opera House • 472 Main Street, Ouray SUNDAY, DEC. 2 a visit, and a chili-and-cornbread This film is rated R. 970-325-4399 • www.TheWrightOperaHouse.org Weehawken/Voyager Ginger- supper follows; Elks Lodge, 5 Cine de Montanas – A documen- Concert Tickets available at www.TheWrightOperaHouse.org (online tickets bread Workshops – In Ouray p.m. tary on the union formed by Bo- from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, livian farmers in response to the and Ridgway from 1-3 p.m. on SUNDAY, DEC. 9 government’s effort to eradicate Sunday; for more info., visit wee- White Christmas Concert – coca crops; Wilkinson Library, 6 9th Annual hawkenarts.org. Dolce Voce, a local a capella vo- p.m. cal ensemble, performs; Wright The Perks of Being a Wallflower SUNDAY, DEC. 2 Opera House. Tickets: $10 adults, – Critically-acclaimed film star- Ouray Elks Memorial Service $5 for children. Tickets available ring Emma Watson and Ezra – A public ceremony to honor at Buckskin Booksellers, Ouray, Miller; Nugget Theater, 8:30 p.m. HOLIDAY ART departed members; Elks Lodge, Cimarron Books, Ridgway and For more info., visit nuggetthe- SeveralSeveral NewNew ArtistsArtists 2 p.m. at the Coffee Trader in Montrose, ater.com. Buy Local Panel – Sherbino The- or online at ocpag.org. For more AND GIFT SALE ater, 7 p.m. Darin Hill (Mountain info., visit ocpag.org. THURSDAY, NOV. 29- Saturday Market), Glynn Williams (Ouray FRIDAY, DEC. 14 Variety Store) and Daiva Chesonis FRIDAY, DEC. 14 Angel Baskets’ Holiday Giving December 1, 2012 10- 4 pm (Between the Covers Bookstore) A Royal Affair – Film at the Program – Pick up an Angel Gift answer questions about their pric- Wright Opera House; 7:30 Request, make a contribution or Jewelry • Paintings • Pottery • Clothing • Handmade Textiles es, policies, and public presence. p.m. For more info., visit sa- volunteer at Angel Baskets’ Head- • Greeting Cards • Books • Folk Art • Unique Ornaments Ouray County Chorus in Con- vethewright.org. quarters (129 W. Colorado Ave.); • Handmade Dolls and Much More cert – Holiday music for instru- Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ments and voices; Ouray County FRIDAY, DEC. 21 Ridgway Community Center 4-H Event Center, 7 p.m. Admis- Chasing Ice – Movie and pizza FRIDAY, NOV. 30 Town Hall, N. Railroad Ave, Ridgway sion is free; donations gratefully at the Wright Opera House; 7:30 Free Friday Night Movie – Step accepted. p.m. For more info., visit sa- Up 4 Revolution; Norwood, the Please join us for Holiday Snacks, and Great Shopping vethewright.org. Livery, 7 p.m. with your local artists. TUESDAY, DEC. 4 Mountain Lecture Series Pres- Call 970 626-3982 for more information Colorado Gives Day – The third ents: Hilaree O’Neill – The see calendar on page 28 28 | THURSDAY, November 29 - WEDNESday, December 5, 2012 the watch the to post your event online, please visit watchnewspapers.com caralend from page 27 SATURDAY, DEC. 8 This series continues on the last CMU Wind Symphony performs Free Fat Tire Bike Ride/Clinic Wednesday of each month. Friday (both at 7:30 p.m.). A beat – Meet at Paragon on main Peter Yarrow and Friends in final concert, featuring standard FRIDAY, NOV. 30- street; 3-5 p.m. Call 970/728- Concert – The folk music leg- repertoire from the wind band SUNDAY, DEC. 2 sheet 4525 to reserve. end from Peter, Paul and Mary genre, is Sat., Dec. 1 at 3:30 Cindy and the Saddle Shoes – A Holiday Bonfire– Elks Park, 5-7 performs at the Sheridan Opera p.m.. For more information, call Sheridan Arts Foundation Young p.m. House. For more info., visit sheri- 970/248-1604. People’s Theatre presentation; 6 MONTROSE Wine 101 – A guided tasting and danoperahouse.com. p.m. each night. For more info., silent auction, to benefit U.C. FRIDAY, NOV. 30- Open Mic with Donny Morales visit sheridanoperahouse.com. San Miguel and its programs; FRIDAY, DEC. 28 SATURDAY, DEC. 29 Thurs., Nov. 29, Red Barn Telluride Hotel, 6-9 p.m. Please The Phantom of the Palm – A Horse Statuary and Acrylics SATURDAY, DEC. 1 Doug Kolz register early, as this event can live theatrical murder mystery; – Statues owned by Ann Street- Fri., Nov. 30, 2 Rascals, 5 p.m. Metropolitan Opera on the Big accommodate a limited number Telluride Palm, 7 p.m. This event Joslin and acrylics by Justin Screen: La Clemenza di Tito – A Donny Morales of participants. Cost: $55 per is a joint fundraiser for the Palm Dodson; Cortez Public Library. live performance; Palm Theatre, Sat., Dec. 1, Canyon Creek Bed & person, $100 per couple, or $400 Theatre and Telluride Theatre, The featured artist for November 11 a.m. For more info., visit tel- (party of 8). For more info., email featuring appetizers, cocktails is Betty Grip, whose work is also Breakfast, 5 p.m. luridepalm.com. [email protected] or call and more. Tickets: $50. For more on display. For more info., call Carlos Rivera Sprouts Winter Chill – A fun- 970/369-5255. info., visit telluridepalm.com. 970/565-8117. Sat., Dec. 1, Horsefly Brew Co., draiser for Mountain Sprouts An Evening with Jerry Joseph Shawn Colvin in Concert – The 7 p.m. Preschool; Telluride Elks Lodge, – The acoustic rock singer-song- Grammy Award-winning singer- SATURDAY, DEC. 1 Six Market Blvd. 6-11 p.m. Tickets: $25 (door). writer plays the Sheridan Opera songwriter plays two acoustic Opening Reception: Adventures Free babysitting from 6-9 p.m. Sat., Jan. 12, Turn of the Century House; 9 p.m. Tickets: $22. For performances; Sheridan Opera in a Blue World – A Sideshow with ticket purchase. To RSVP Saloon more info., visit sheridanopera- House. For more info., visit cartoon show featuring local edu- for childcare, call 970/729-1657. house.com. sheridanoperahouse.com. cator and NOAA Teacher at Sea Take Five, Curtis Stigers For more info., call 970/708- Cathrine Fox; Dolores, Sideshow Sat., Jan. 26, Montrose Pavilion 4995. TUESDAY, DEC. 11 SATURDAY, DEC. 29 Emporium & Gallery (411 Cen- Ian Tyson Eco-Action Green Drinks – Marc Broussard in Concert tral), 6-11 p.m. For more info., MONDAY, DEC. 3 Weds., Feb. 6, Turn of the Century Honga’s, 5:30 p.m. – The New Orleans soul-and- call 970/739-4646. Saloon The Undead: TFF Cinema- funk musician takes the stage; Venture Snowboards/SKA theque Horror Retrospective Montrose Music Store Jazz THURSDAY, DEC. 13 Sheridan Opera House. For more Brewing Season Kickoff Party – The continuation of a six-part Band All I Can & Allison Gannet – info., visit sheridanoperahouse. – Silverton, Grand Imperial Ho- series, with a double-feature of Sheridan Opera House, 7 p.m. For com. tel; 8 p.m. Ages 21 and over; $6 Sat., Feb. 23, Turn of the Century Cat People and Horror of Drac- more info., visit sheridanopera- cover charge. Proceeds benefit the Saloon ula; Wilkinson Library, 5:30 p.m. house.com. SATURDAY, DEC. 29- Center for Snow and Avalanche Music on the Patio There will be a pre-show recep- SUNDAY, DEC. 30 Studies center. For more info., Every Fri., Remington’s at The tion at 5 p.m. FRIDAY, DEC. 14 Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre call 970/387-5527. Bridges; Every Sat., Camp Robber EcoAction Roundtable: Zero – Fun for the whole family; Palm TUESDAY, DEC. 4 Waste Task Force Report – Theatre, 7 p.m. For more info, MONDAY, DEC. 3 Standard First Aid and Adult Wilkinson Library, 8:30-10 a.m. visit telluridepalm.com. Montelores Early Childhood CPR – Telluride Elementary Council Meeting – Cortez, RIDGWAY School Cafeteria; 5-9:45 p.m. To FRIDAY., DEC. 14 AND SUNDAY, DEC. 30 Church of Christ Annex, 11:45 The Neck Romancers enroll, call First Lead at 970/729- SUNDAY, DEC. 16 Vaudeville Variety Night – a.m. Lunch will be provided; 0081. Fri., Nov. 30, Trail Town Still, Palm Arts Dance Presents: The Sheridan Opera House. For more please RSVP by email (mecc.co- Annual TellurIdol – Sheridan 9 p.m. Nutcracker – Palm Theatre, 7 info., visit sheridanoperahouse. [email protected]) or phone Opera House, 6 p.m. Tickets: $20 p.m. For more info.,visit telluride- com. (970/749-7017). The Mile Markers (adults), $10 (students). For more palm.com. Sat., Dec. 1, Sherbino Theater, info., call 626/429-4424. MONDAY, DEC. 31 THURSDAY, DEC. 6 7 p.m. Colorado Gives Day – The third MONDAY, DEC. 17 The Wailers in Concert – The Visiting Children’s Author – Harry Harpoon annual event; a 24-hour benefit Un Ballo in Maschera – An reggae legends ring in the New Children’s book author Vickie Fri., Dec. 7, Trail Town Still, for the state’s nonprofits; for more encore presentation of the Verdi Year at a gala for the Sheridan; Drake, writer of Granny’s Rocker, info., visit casanow.org or call 9:30 p.m. opera; Palm Theatre, 6 p.m. Pre- champagne and dessert will be visits and reads from her work 970/249-0337. Funkdafari opera party at 5 p.m. For more served. For more info., visit during Storytime at the Cortez info., visit telluridepalm.com. sheridanoperahouse.com. Public Library; 202 N. Park Fri., Dec. 15, Sherbino Theater, TUESDAYS, DEC. 4-DEC. 11 Street, 10:30 a.m. For more info., 7 p.m. Gung Fu for Teens – A free class TUESDAY, DEC. 18- WEDNESDAYS, JAN. call 970/564-4073. taught by Jason Troth; Wilkinson SATURDAY, DEC. 22 2-MAR. 27 Library, 3:30 p.m. For more info., Every Christmas Story Ever Tour the Opera House – A stroll FRIDAY, DEC. 7- visit telluridelibrary.org or call TELLURIDE Told – A holiday play from through the Sheridan with local SUNDAY, DEC. 9 970/728-6613. Second Stage, directed by Jeb architect/historian George Green- It’s a Wonderful Life – A pre- DJ Sunday Berrier and starring Berrier, bank; 11 a.m. sentation by the Paonia Players; WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5 Fri., Nov. 30, Fly Me to the Moon Buff Hooper and Ashley Boling; Paonia, Paradise Theatre. Show Saloon Noel Night – Visit with Santa; Sheridan Opera House, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20 times: Fri.-Sat. evenings, 7:30 Jerry Joseph Norwood, the Livery. For more info., visit sheridanop- Roosevelt Speaks – A first-per- p.m., and Sat.-Sun. afternoons Sat., Dec. 8, Sheridan Opera erahouse.com. son characterization of Franklin at 1 p.m. For more info., call WEDNESDAY, DEC. House, 9 p.m. D. Roosevelt; Wilkinson Public 970/361-1540 or visit paoniaplay- 5-THURSDAY, DEC. 6 THURSDAY, DEC. 20 Peter Yarrow & Friends Library, 5:30 p.m program is ers.com. Frankenweenie – A free screen- Chasing Ice – The critically free. Thurs, Dec. 27, Sheridan Opera ing of the Tim Burton film; Nug- acclaimed documentary; Palm TO HAVE YOUR EVENT LISTED… List- House get Theater. Times: 4, 6 and 8 Theatre, 6 p.m. This film is not SATURDAY, JAN. 12 ings for the calendar may be submitted to our web calendar at any time by going to Shawn Colvin p.m. each night. rated. For more info., visit tellu- Lifesavers’ Ball – A benefit for www.watchnewspapers.com; click on the Fri., Dec. 28, Sheridan Opera ridepalm.com. The Telluride Emergency Medi- calendar and follow the prompts. FRIDAY, DEC. 7 House cal Technician Association and Bootdoctors Free Nordic Skate SATURDAY, DEC. 22 Marc Broussard Telluride’s Search and Rescue; and Classic Clinic – Meet at Metropolitan Opera on the Big Sat., Dec. 29, Sheridan Opera Telluride Conference Center. For Paragon on main street (free van Screen: Aida – A presentation of more info., call 970/729-0191. House ride to Priest Lake); 3-6 p.m. Call the Verdi opera; Palm Theatre, 970/728-4525 to reserve. 11 a.m. For more info., visit telluridepalm.com. REGION FRIDAY, DEC. 7 – NORWOOD SUNDAY, DEC. 9 SUNDAY, DEC. 23 THURSDAY, NOV. 29- James O. Patterson Wintersing – The Telluride Golden Dragon Acrobats – Palm SATURDAY, DEC. 1 Fri., Dec. 7, Two Candles, 9 p.m. Choral Society presents its an- Theatre, 7 p.m. For more info., Best of the West Music Fes- nual program; Christ Church, 7 visit telluridepalm.com. tival – The 13th annual event; p.m. Friday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. Grand Junction, Moss Perform- For more info., call 970/729- THURSDAY, DEC. 27 ing Arts Center. Public concerts 0082. Dharma Talk – Teacher John and two days of workshops for Telluride Holiday Arts Bazaar Bruna offers free meditation and 150 talented high school musi- – At Telluride High School: Fri., discussion based on the Dalai cians from Colorado and Utah. 5-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Lama’s book How to Practice; Guest artists the Stoneback Sis- Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wilkinson Library, 5:30-7 p.m. ters perform Thursday, and the the watch THURSDAY, November 29 - WEDNESday, December 5, 2012 | 29 community

Briefs from page 18 Certified Lactation Over $7,000 in Grants to Colorado Cross Disability Coali- volunteer at other community ser- Consultant Credentials Nonprofits tion, Friends of the Wright Opera vice events. tions, surprise entertainment House, Neighbor to Neighbor, Visitors are welcome to at- and a customized silent-auction MONTROSE – Tina Wil- OURAY – The Woman’s Ouray County Arts Association, tend the WCOC’s monthly meet- will offer something for everyone. son, a Licensed Practical Nurse at Club of Ouray County announced Ouray County Chorus, Ouray ings held on the third Tuesday “We’re building on the suc- Montrose Memorial Hospital, was recipients of its 2012 grants for Elks Lodge #492, Ouray County of every month in the San Juan cess we had from last year’s Life- recently awarded her Internation- non-profit organizations in Ouray Emergency Medical Services, Room at the Ouray Community savers Ball,” says Telluride EMS al Board Certified Lactation Con- County. Ouray Mountain Rescue Team, Center. Programs in 2012-2013 Chief Paramedic Emil Sante, “and sultant Credentials. Wilson passed With funds obtained from Ouray County Performing Arts center around the theme “Un- are looking forward to hosting a a rigorous examination for certi- its annual rummage sale in June Guild, Ouray High School Stu- common Women – Uncommon great event for our community.” fication of her ability to provide 2012 and with the unanimous vote dent Council, Ouray Public Lives.” Members and guests Begun more than two decades knowledgeable, comprehensive of the membership, the club has Library, Ouray County Public are encouraged to bring clean- ago, the annual Lifesavers Ball is lactation and breastfeeding care. awarded over $7,000 to 18 Ouray Health Department, Ouray Ice ing supplies or personal hygiene TEMTA’s biggest fundraiser of Each year brings mount- County nonprofit organizations. Park, Ridgway Railroad Muse- supplies to help stock the Ridg- the year. Proceeds from the event ing evidence regarding the role WCOC supports children um, Second Chance Humane So- way Community Food Pantry’s will benefit TEMTA and SAR of breastfeeding in the survival, programs with 21 percent of ciety, Uncompahgre Watershed shelves as the holiday season nonprofit organizations that - ser growth and development of a child funds, arts programs with 19 per- Project, Voyager Youth Program approaches. Founded in 1897 vice Telluride and the surround- (and the health and well-being of cent of funds, seniors/disabled and Weehawken Creative Arts. in Ouray, this service club with ing region. the mother). Wilson is available at programs with 19 percent of Additionally, WCOC contin- 80-plus members from the entire “We work well together in the MMH Family Center to talk funds, animal programs with 11 ues to support its hospice room in Ouray County area is dedicated the field,” says SAR Coordinator with parents and help new moms percent of funds and other vari- Valley Manor Care Center, make to philanthropy and community Chris White, of partnering with with breastfeeding questions and ous community programs with 28 monthly food donations to the service. EMS makes sense, “so we’re go- experiences. percent of funds. Ridgway Community Food Pan- For more information, ing to carry that over and host a Organizations receiving try, support the Cedar Hill Cem- please contact Vicki Caldwell at great party together!” Woman’s Club Awards these grant monies include the etery clean-up in the spring and 970/325-4816. Tickets are available at a discounted rate on Noel Night, Wednesday, Dec. 5, and from EMS and SAR volunteers, and at the Telluride Fire Station on W. Columbia during daytime hours. Telluride Emergency Medi- cal Technicians Association is a nonprofit organization of Tel- luride’s estimated 40 volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians who respond to an estimated 500 “911 calls” – 24/7/365 – each year across the 400-square-mile Tellu- ride region. The San Miguel County Search and Rescue Team is a nonprofit organization with dozens of volunteers covering about 1,200 square miles, ranging from high- desert to high-alpine altitudes, responding to hiking, water and avalanche rescues, helicopter ex- tractions, and more.

Holiday Light Decoration Competition Returns to Ouray

OURAY – Alpine Bank is once again sponsoring the Holi- DECEMBER 5-16, 2012 day Light Decoration Competi- WWW.HOLIDAYPRELUDE.COM tion – and funding awards with a $400 contribution. The competition is co-hosted by the City of Ouray Beautification Committee N o e l N i g h t - H o l i d a y S t o r y T i m e - C o o k i e D e c o r a t i n g - O l d and the Ouray Chamber Resort Association. F a s h i o n e d C h r i s t m a s a t S c h m i d R a n c h - H o l i d a y B o n f i r e - Judging takes place Monday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 9. C l a s s i c H o l i d a y F i l m s - J i n g l e J a m - I c e S k a t i n g P a r t y - All who wish to be considered must reside within Ouray’s city limits and have lights on from 5 T h e N u t c r a c k e r - a n d m a n y m o r e f e s t i v e e v e n t s ! to 9 p.m. the entire week. Cash awards in two categories will be given as follows: Business 1st Place, $100 2nd Place, $75 3rd Place, $25 Residential 1st Place, $100 2nd Place, $75 3rd Place, $25 Winners will be contacted immediately following the competition and will be notified of the date they will receive their awards at Alpine Bank. L o d g i n g s t a r t s a t o n l y $ 6 9 p e r r o o m , p e r n i g h t ! Tina Wilson, LPN Earns International Board 30 | THURSDAY, November 29 - WEDNESday, December 5, 2012 the watch

THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER (2012) Directed by Stephen Chbosky

Thursday, November 29th One SHOW only, 8:30PM at the Nugget Theater Tickets $10

“It’s rare that a novelist gets the chance to adapt his own best-selling book and direct it as well. SAFETY FIRST – Volunteer crossing guard Sara Ballantyne stopped Stephen Chbosky waited more than a decade to traffic on Highway 62 at the Amelia Street intersection for Ridgway get that opportunity, but it’s paid off for him in Elementary School first-grader Jade Marsoun, and her mom, Michelle Meeker, on Tuesday, as part of a new program to encourage kids to THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER.” walk or ride bikes to school. Two fifth-grade students have also trained – Leonard Maltin, Indiewire.com as Safety Patrol assistants. More volunteers are needed. (Photo by Peter Shelton) Charlie (Logan Lerman) is a high school fresh- man who is having a hard time finding his way. With the help of cool senior Saman- tha (Emma Watson from the HARRY POTTER crossing from page 1 improve the kids’ health, to re- films) and her stepbrother Patrick (Ezra Miller of WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN), Charlie duce our carbon footprint, and to begins to navigate his way through the confusion of adolescence. A heartfelt tale of love, loss logical place to start, Donahue minimize the car congestion here and the power of true friendship. said. The guard program had its at school. I thought this program inauguration Monday, Nov. 26. [Safe Routes to School] would be It’s been a multi-generation- the easiest. No!” “Chbosky is clearsighted about the harsh realities of sexual identity, drug use and mental illness, al, multi-agency effort, part of It’s been more complicated but alert to the scars left by emotional wounds….reflected in performances that leave the feel- Colorado’s Safe Routes to School than anyone thought it would be. ing you've seen something good and true.” – Peter Travers, Rolling Stone Program. The idea came origi- The original October start date nally from third-grade teacher had to be pushed back. Graff 102 minutes • Rated PG-13 • No Nugget Passes, please. Robyn Cascade, whose impetus found a training video produced was to “get more kids to walk or by the American Automobile 40TH ANNIVERSARY TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL • AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 2, 2013 ride their bikes to school” instead Club of Michigan. Marshal Scott WWW.TELLURIDEFILMFESTIVAL.ORG of having their parents drive and Deputies Hunt and FitzGer- them. The training and schedul- ald were involved. Perhaps the ing has been organized by the most difficult aspect has been en- school’s transportation director, listing volunteers. Maggie Graff. Marshall David Two student volunteers from Scott supplied the Day-Glo vests the fifth grade have stepped up. and hand-held stop signs. And Fifth grade is the top class at the volunteers, both young and old, elementary school, before kids have signed up to participate. move across town to the middle “As we all know,” said adult school. Cascade is hopeful about volunteer Paula James, “it takes a a third potential student volunteer. village to raise a child.” Adults who would don the As far as Marshall Scotty vest and wield the stop sign knows, there have been no seri- must jump through a few hoops, ous incidents involving students courtesy, Graff said, of the new at that well-marked intersection, realities facing schools in this but he also said, “We try to be heightened-security age. Cross- a presence at the intersection ing guards – indeed any vol- in the mornings and afternoons unteer for any school activity when the kids are going to school – must fill out a multi-page ap- and traffic is heaviest, going and plication, have themselves fin- coming from Telluride. But we gerprinted by the Marshal’s Of- can’t always be there.” fice, have a background check, He pointed out that during and pay a $45 application fee. “school zone” hours (approxi- “It’s not like the old days,” mately 7:30-8:05 a.m. and 3:15- Graff admitted. 3:45 p.m.) the speed limit at the But the effort is well worth it, intersection is 20 mph. “But said crossing guard Sara Ballan- some cars go through there at 45 tyne, at work on the program’s mph. We talk to them.” second full day, Tuesday. Her “One mandatory piece of daughter, Emma, attends the equipment” for every adult cross- middle school, but Ballantyne, a ing guard, said Graff at a volun- forceful advocate for biking, felt teer training two weeks ago, “is a the need to contribute, to make a cell phone, in case the marshals difference. can’t be there.” Ridgway is still a small town. Third-grade teacher Cascade The weather is usually beautiful. explained how the program came Now with the guard program, to her. “Last February I attend- crossing the highway is a walk in ed the second annual National the park. Green Schools Conference in “I don’t care if kids take Denver. They discussed a num- the bus,” Ballantyne said. “Just ber of projects I thought might don’t drive!” work for our school . . . My goals, in order of importance, were to [email protected] THE WATCH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2012 | 31

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As Telluride’s only requested items included a space licensed brewpub, Smuggler INDOOR heater, warm socks for an entire Joe’s offers the best of both DAILY SEATING family, and hospital gowns for a some of whom he has worked worlds. SOUPS bedridden individual. with for close to three decades. “I Open seven days a week, 11 a.m.- “We go out of our way to love them all. They are remark- midnight TAKE IT TO GO . EAT IT IN. 225 S. Pine Street, Telluride make sure they get what they ask able. They are the angels.” OPEN MON-FRI 9-4:30, SAT 10-3, CLOSED SUNDAYS for,” Angel Baskets board mem- The group knows it is making ber Nancy Talmey said. a difference, because its grate- These special requests are ful beneficiaries say so. Talmey REMINGTON’S AT Noel Night purchased by Angel Baskets vol- shared a recent thank you letter. THE BRIDGES unteers using donated money, or “Dear Angel Basket Ladies: From the kitchen, Executive December 5th are distributed to community I’m so glad I know who to Chef Roberta Masden is doing her part by creating dishes that the Cosmopolitan telluride members who take responsibil- thank for all the wonderful food are reflective of the San Juans. ity for buying gifts and return- we get. My family has benefitted With friendly staff, bright and ing them to Angel Baskets head- so much from your kindness & flavorful food, and a relaxed, ...... quarters for distribution. generosity. Life is hard and kind- fun atmosphere, Remington’s is Sushi $10 Talmey is excited about An- nesses like yours helps us keep a place to celebrate an anniversary, dine out on a first date or gel Basket’s “terrific location” our chins up. It may encourage just enjoy a round of beers after entree’s ...... $20 this year on Colorado Avenue in you to know that my husband & 18 holes. the old Obama headquarters at I are both disabled. We have 2 Lunch is served Monday-Satur- 129 W. Colorado. Community teenagers & my husband is a for- day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner Bottles of wine ..... $30 residents are encouraged to stop mer Marine. We have struggled served Tuesday-Saturday from by starting on Dec. 3 and pick through 4 surgeries this past year 4-9 p.m. and breakfast items along with the bar menu is up an angel gift request from a & even ran out of propane once served on Sunday from 10 a.m.- half off all wines needy family in the area. this winter. We do not smoke, 2 p.m. hours for this night only Gifts can be brought in un- drink, own a computer or other 2500 Bridges Circle, Montrose, wrapped or wrapped. The dead- electronic gadgets & my car is 16 970/252-1119 ext. 2 5:00pm - 10:00pm line for bringing items back is years old. I say this just to remind Dec. 17. Angel Baskets volun- you that some of us are good peo- teers will then assemble boxes ple who have just fallen on hard THE RICO HOTEL with the requested items as well times. God has used you to help Maybe in France or Italy, but as food, toys, filler gifts, and gift provide for us. almost never in the United certificates to each family’s clos- Thank you, thank you, States, you have a reasonable for reservations go to www.cosmotelluride.com est grocery store. Each Angel Bas- THANK YOU! I can never re- expectation of eating well in the TELLURIDE: In the Hotel Columbia • 970.728.1292 ket also includes a special “family pay you for your kindness so I’m hinterlands. Chef Eamonn O’Hara Ask about our Durango location at the Rico Hotel defies the low gift” for the household. Last year, asking God too. Bless you all!” expectations of anyone driving it was new towels and blankets. past who stops in for a meal, and OULI · SPANAKOPIT LS · HUMMUS · TAB A · BABA GANOUJ This year, “It’s a surprise.” WAYS TO GIVE he regularly attracts discerning BS · FALAFE · GREEK SA ISH KEBA LAD · FRIE “We anticipate 600-700 eaters who are more than willing SH S people will qualify for Angel Stop by Angel Basket head- to make the gorgeous drive over Baskets this year,” said Talmey. Lizard Head Pass from Telluride quarters at 129 W. Colorado Av- for a rustic – but still fine – dining The group will prepare over 200 enue to pick up an angel gift re- experience. “baskets” which will be distrib- quest. The deadline for returning Dinner served nightly 5-9 p.m. ( $15 middle-eastern food uted to households from Tellu- gifts is Dec. 17. early bird special 5-6 p.m.); brunch ride to the Utah border. Alternatively, donate to An- served on Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. We’re open this oﬀ-season 10am till 5pm It’s an ambitious mission. gel Baskets online at www.tel- 124 South Glasgow Ave. in Rico, (Closed during inclement weather conditions) 970/967-3000 “We need volunteers to come in lurideangelbaskets.org or mail 728-5611 • La Cocina de Luz patio, downtown telluride and help us,” Talmey stressed. a check to ANGEL BASKETS, Angel Baskets is unique in P.O. Box 22000, PMB 574, Tel- that it provides a direct link be- luride Colorado 81435. SUSHITINI tween those in need and those There are also other ways to Its dedication to raw fish as a ocina de who want to help them. As an all- donate to Angel Baskets’ cause. point of departure, general man- CMEXICAN Lu volunteer 501 (c) 3 organization ager Nick Rinne observes that a z The Telluride Marshal’s Depart- there are a lot of cooked items L RESTAURANT with no overhead expenses and ment is sponsoring “Tickets for and non-seafood items on the no paid staff, which every dona- Toys,” where anyone who has a menu, this in recognition of the Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner tion made to Angel Baskets has a parking ticket can pay with a toy fact that to thrive in Montrose ORGANIC & WHOLE FOOD INGREDIENTS – where there may be more fa- direct impact on the lives of the of equal or greater value which ■ Fresh-squeezed juices miliarity with Rocky Mountain people the organization serves. will be donated to Angel Baskets. ■ Oysters than with the shellfish Coffee, espressos & cappuccinos “They are an incredible Likewise, Wilkinson Library variety – to offer more than sushi ■ Margaritas, beer & wine group of people, who devote end- has a “Food for Fines” program is wise. ■ Outdoor patio, casual & family friendly less time to help the community,” whereby library patrons can do- Lunch, Tuesday – Friday, 11-2. ■ Catering & Take-Out available said San Miguel County Social nate non-perishable food items Dinner Tuesday – Thursday, 5 to Services Director Allan Gerstle for the local food bank in lieu of 9, Friday-Saturday, 5 - 10. 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LOG ON – The Montrose Forest Products mill is up and running again, providing jobs and producing up to 300,000 board feet per day from regional spruce, fir and pine. (File photos by William Woody)

mill from page 1 puter, and happens very quickly. We are fortunate to have comput- and-a-half] days,” only because er-driven solutions in our mill, and “we didn’t have any logs. There we feel it makes it special – it helps are at least 100 people working in us better utilize the resources.” the woods as loggers and truck- The milled lumber is sold in a ing contractors. And then I would variety of places – to lumber deal- portrayed by the environmental age for forest health, and that a mill of treatments. guess between all the tire dealers, ers in Montrose and, Birtcher said, community is an ogre that rapes, hungry for lumber is a benefit to The Forest Service, he said, is fuel suppliers and direct employ- in markets from the Front Range to pillages and destroys forests. I taxpayers. working on its strategic plans, and ers, there are probably – spouses Texas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Ohio don’t think it is coincidental that “We have seen forests that will have timber contracts up for and children included – at least and Arizona. about 20 years after many sawmills are too dense and not as resilient sale through a competitive bid pro- 1,000 people, who will get part Although its lumber is not in the West closed, for a lack of because of different factors,” Ar- cess throughout the year. of their dinner tonight because we now being sold overseas, he said, timber supply, we have significant mentrout said. “We are trying to in- By October 2013, a new pro- have a sawmill here.” that could happen, as the lumber increases in catastrophic wildfires crease the acres treated every year.” gram should be in place. “De- The mill has the capacity to cut processed at the mill is heat treat- and catastrophic insect problems. Regarding “the question of pending on our budget we are in about 300,000 board feet a day, pro- ed, as is required by many coun- “It’s not coincidental that it the mill, and supply,” he said, good shape to deliver a good sup- cessing Engelmann spruce, lodge- tries, to kill fungus and organisms happened.” “we have a lot of work to do in ply” of lumber, he said. “ We are pole pine, Douglas fir, subalpine fir before export. That said, Birtcher emphasized the forests. To have somebody really wanting to work in part- and some ponderosa pine into vari- Birtcher emphasized that his belief that consensus exists that who is interested in offsetting nership with industry partners, ous lengths of building studs. while the mill’s new owner is op- forest devastation can be managed the costs of treatment through who can get a lot of work done The mill, the largest remain- timistic, both short- and long-term, through timber contracts, which timber purchases is great.” To out on the ground.” ing lumber mill in Colorado, New the mill’s ultimate success depends will, over time, bring the forests to the extent that “we can treat Having “a diverse and healthy Mexico, Arizona and Utah, is, on timber contracts – and a healthy the right density levels – and keep acres without having to use tax- industry in the area,” he said, “is Birtcher said, on the leading edge housing market. With wildfires them full of healthy trees. Trees payer dollars, and the more we something we are excited about.” of technology with the computer and with the spread of pine and in overgrown lodgepole thickets can do that, the better off we are With the mill up and running, systems it uses for timber-pro- bark beetles threatening the health don’t get the sunlight, moisture going to be,” he said. Birtcher said, its owners, who cessing. of Colorado’s forests, he said, per- and space they need to be healthy, “It’s one of the reasons we are maintain a “long-term” outlook on “One thing you may not know haps more people will understand he reminded the audience. so excited to have the mill in op- its operation, are “not concerned is that the timber industry is being that a productive lumber mill can Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre eration here.” about this quarter’s earnings” as really progressive in using com- play an important part in keeping and Gunnison National Forest Su- Armentrout went on to em- much as they are concerned about puters to optimize lumber output,” forests healthy. pervisor Scott Armentrout, who phasize his belief that the supply “having a good, healthy forest and he said. “Every log, before it en- “Why is it important to forest has been in that job since early of timber contracts available to business, 40 or 50 years out.” ters the saws, is scanned by laser health?” Birtcher asked rhetorical- September, said after the meeting purchasers is “steady and sustain- beams. The optimum solution for ly. “The image of the logger over that there is a heightened aware- able,” although there is a need to [email protected] that log is derived from that com- the past few years that has been ness about the need to “treat” acre- increase the size, scope and scale Twitter: @gusgusj Watch the [ FAMILY OWNED & SERVING THE MONTROSE AND stayin touch

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DAVIS from page 4 despise the curse, and how it has sun. Crestfallen. their grandfather if that meant by smiling through another one lurched into your life and slowly, “Why is Grandpa Jerry sitting they’d also have to know alco- of his drunken episodes, I’ve be- ments of the dichotomy that is my ever so slowly, drained your will outside?” Elle stood on her tippy- holism. I set that boundary, and come a bystander drawn to the father: his best intentions, smoth- to rail against it. Despite this, you toes, her nose barely cresting the it was crossed, and so I told him spectacle of a drowning man. A ered by his alcoholism. can’t easily let go of your love for window ledge. goodbye. I told him we wouldn’t bystander who just stands there, Cooking is a way to nourish the alcoholic. I cleared the tightness in my be seeing him again, until he’s unmoving, as the murky water the ones you love. So you seek When I attended my father’s throat. sober. sucks him under. out the best ingredients. You take rehab center’s “Family Week” “He’s waiting for his ride. It was that simple. I followed Holding his relationship with the time to grate the zest and cara- two summers ago, therapists had He’s very tired, and needs to go the rehab therapists’ format to a my children hostage is my last- melize the onions. My father had prompted us to communicate all to his hotel.” tee. And it was the right thing to ditch attempt at throwing my fa- planned to make this Thanksgiv- the hurt and disappointment that “But are we still going to have do, I told myself, as a car took ther a lifeline. I want him to real- ing’s dinner, and from the looks addiction has brought into our Thanksgiving?” she turned to me, him away. ize the preciousness of their inno- of what I unpacked from the bags lives. We were encouraged to set eyes wide with the dawning real- It was the right thing to do, cence, the unconditional beauty of he had brought with him, he had boundaries with our newly sober ization that this was a disappoint- I told myself as tears welled in their love, the brisk flavor of a life planned to make it a good one. family member, and let him know ment, her grandfather slouched my eyes, because despite how sweetened by the presence of two But when he arrived he was so just what was at stake if he con- alone on our front porch in some much easier it would have been little girls. drunk he could hardly speak, so I tinued down his destructive pathv. dreary adult form of time-out. to just let this one go, to just cut I hope that his alcoholism asked him to leave. I cooked our But you must be prepared to fol- “Of course we will!” I tried to him some slack – hey, it’s the hears the message, and finally re- Thanksgiving dinner alone, lend- low through with those actions, sound upbeat, as I got to work on holidays! – I know what would leases my father from its grasp. ing my interpretation to the dishes they told us, because this is a the cornbread-sage stuffing. have come next. That sickly, un- I don’t want my daughter to re- he had planned to make for us, powerful disease. It will not listen What I couldn’t tell her was settled churning in the pit of my member her grandfather as a de- and we ate this meal of gratitude to empty promises. that she and her sister were our stomach, the one that doesn’t go jected man slouched on a bench. without him. My father sat on a bench on family’s last hope of ever see- away, despite all of my attempts I want her to know the grandfa- It’s haunting, how this curse my front porch, his thin grey ing my father sober again. I had to ignore it. The dull throb deep ther who brings paper sacks full of of alcoholism can so wholly in- hair sticking out from his head told him that I could not let my in my chest, the one that tells me fresh sage and crystallized ginger, habit a person. Vehemently you like a halo in the early winter children get to know and love that by just letting this one go, and cooks her Thanksgiving dinner. 36 | thursday, November 29 - wednesday, december 5, 2012 the watch

SHELTON from page 4 crane fabric, the cranes hollering and falling off, then scrambling, air, flashing white, then dark with patching back in. their angle to the sun, like water Later, when I looked up golden flowing in reverse, swirling up to a eagle behavior, I read that they do drain. sometimes prey on other birds, but They tried to stay together, flap- it didn’t say whether they take birds ping, talking, but one group of 50 in flight, like falcons do. And this got ahead of the others, and smaller, golden did not appear to be at all less organized groups fell off, then interested in the cranes as supper. struggled to get back in the tight- With her soaring ability and those turning flow. talons – a grip 15 times as strong I found a flat rock and sat as a human hand – she could have down to watch. Before long I plucked her choice at will, but she noticed a solitary dark silhou- seemed, to my eye at least, to be ette soaring below the wheeling supremely uninterested, or inter- cranes. It was a golden eagle, a ested only in the game. big one, probably a female who Sometimes she flew wingtip to lived in the area, with wings easi- wingtip with them right in the vor- ly as long as the cranes’, but much tex, daring them to notice. Other broader, dark brown, with a solid times she’d drift out of the spiral body and wide-fanned tail. only the zoom back on another The eagle hooked into the same tack, inevitably to cause another thermal the cranes were riding and panicked kerfuffle. quickly caught up. Then she was Slowly, the whole spinning among them, sometimes right in circus drifted up and away from their midst, sometimes barreling up me. The clarion gargling faded, to a bunched-together group from a the mass of cranes indistinct. And slightly different angle. the eagle was reduced to a dark Whenever the eagle pierced needle, disappearing completely the crane formation it was like after a while in the dome of blue. watching a bullet shatter an apple in slo-mo. The cranes nearest the [email protected] point of entry scattered in disarray, then tried desperately to catch back on to the spinning top. Their bab- connecting buyers bling rose in alarm, like a crowd reacting to a crash, the sound arriv- ing to my ears a second or two after with sellers the fact. This went on for minutes, the the watch newspaper eagle exploding the tightly woven

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): a person into stone. The immortal sell chicken in the shape of a chicken be appealing and lead to interesting similar thing going on with your legs. If you say “rabbit rabbit rabbit” as winged horse Pegasus was instanta- wing, it must have actual chicken adventures. But some will be use- The fabric is ripped here and there soon as you wake up on the first day neously born from Medusa’s blood. wing meat in it. Otherwise, the law less, diversionary, or trivial. Will you because it can’t accommodate how He ultimately became an ally to the says you’ve got to call your product be able to tell the difference? That’s much you’ve grown. You’re feeling Free Will Astrology nine Muses, and Zeus relied on him to “wyngz.” I’ve always thought that your big challenge. If you’d like help discomfort in places where the overly By Rob Brezsny carry thunder and lightning. I predict there’s a lot of information the media dodging unwanted solicitations, give tight fit is squeezing your flesh. All that while you’re sleeping, Capricorn, presents as “news” that is really as out this phone number as your own: of this is somewhat cute but mostly of the month, you will have good luck you will have a dream that contains fake as wyngz. That’s why I advo- 212.479.7990. It’s a free service alarming. I wish you would wean for the next 30 to 31 days. At least elements of this myth. Here’s a pre- cate calling the bogus stuff “newzak” provide by “The Rejection Line” at yourself of the past and update your that’s how reality works according liminary interpretation of that dream: (rhymes with “muzak”). Your assign- Rejectionline.com. People calling approach. to a British superstition. But judging You are undergoing a transition that ment in the coming weeks, Pisces, is that number will be politely told you LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A lot of from your astrological omens, I don’t could in a sense give you the power to make sure you’re not putting out aren’t available. leopard frogs live on Staten Island, think you will have to resort to magic of flight and a more abundant access any wyngz- or newzak-like stuff in CANCER (June 21-July 22): For one of New York City’s five bor- tricks like that to stimulate your good to a muse. your own chosen field. The fates will millennia, the plant known as the oughs. Most of them make a sound fortune. In the next four weeks, I sus- AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s help you rather dramatically if you yellow avalanche lily has thrived that resembles a long snore or a rapid pect you will be the beneficiary of a time for you to be leader of the pack, put a high premium on authenticity. on mountain slopes and meadows chuckle. But over the years, biolo- flood of cosmic mojo, as well asa Aquarius; to take your gang to the ARIES (March 21-April 19): “They throughout western North America. gists have also detected a third type surge of divine woowoo, a shower of next level; to make sure the group are trying to make me into a fixed It blooms early in the spring, just in of frogly expression: a clipped, repeti- astral juju, and an upwelling of uni- mind isn’t suppressing innovation and star,” complained religious leader time for broad-tailed hummingbirds tive croak. Just this year, they finally versal googoo gaga. If it would give enforcing peer pressure but is rather Martin Luther a few centuries ago. “I that migrate from Central America figured out that this belonged to an en- you even more confidence to invoke inspiring every member of the tribe to am an irregular planet.” I invite you to to sip the flower’s nectar. But now tirely distinct species of leopard frog your favorite superstitions, though, be as creative as they dare to be. And use that declaration as your own in the there’s a problem with that ancient that they had never before identified. go right ahead. Even scientists say if it’s not realistic for you to wield that coming weeks. You have every right arrangement. Due to global warming, It’s still so new it doesn’t have a name that kind of thing works: tinyurl.com/ much power, then do whatever you to avoid being pinned down, pigeon- the lily now blossoms 17 days earlier yet. I expect a metaphorically similar SuperstitiousBoost. can to synergize the alliances that hold holed, and forced to be consistent. than it used to. But the hummingbirds development in your life, Libra. You CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): your posse together. Build team mo- According to my reading of the as- haven’t made an adjustment in their will become aware of a secret that According to Greek myth, Perseus cut rale. Gossip constructively. Conspire trological omens, you need abundant schedule, so they’re barely showing has been hiding in plain sight. You off the head of Medusa. She was the to animate an influx of fresh magic. freedom to mutate your identity. You up in time to get their full allotment of will “find” something that actually creature whose hair was composed PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If deserve a poetic license that allows nectar. I suspect this is a metaphor for revealed itself to you some time ago. of snakes and whose gaze could turn you’re a food company that wants to you to play a variety of different roles a shift you may be facing in your own SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Tom and explore the pleasures of unpre- life rhythm. Fortunately, you’ve been Tolbert is a sports talk show host on dictable self-expression. forewarned, and you can adjust better San Francisco radio station KNBR. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “The than the hummingbirds. I am amazingly neutral about him. Star-Spangled Banner” is America’s LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In our cal- Nothing he says fascinates me or mir- national anthem. It features the lyrics endar, there is no special holiday de- rors my own thoughts. On the other of a patriotic poem written by Fran- voted to honoring the joy and power hand, he never makes me mad and cis Scott Key. But the melody itself is of rebellion. This oversight confounds he’s not boring. I neither like him nor entirely lifted from a bawdy old song me. All my experience tells me that dislike him. I simply see him for who that celebrates Bacchus, the ancient the urge to revolt is a fundamental he is, without any regard for what he god of wine and ecstatic dancing. I human need. Every one of us has a can do for me. He has become a sym- love it when things are repurposed sacred duty to regularly rise up and bol of the possibility that I’m able to as dramatically as that. Do you? The overthrow a stale status quo that is look at a human being with complete coming weeks will be prime time to oppressing us – whether that’s an impartiality, having no wish for him repurpose stuff with creative aban- organized group effort we’re part of to be different from what he is. In the don. Make the past useful for the fu- or our own deadening routine. I’m coming week, I suggest you try to ture, Taurus. Turn good old ideas into telling you this, Leo, because it’s an achieve this enlightened state of mind fantastic new ones. Don’t just recycle; excellent time to celebrate your own on a regular basis. It’s prime time, as- transform. Rebellion Jubilee. 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Solution to today's puzzle is on This page the watch THURSDAY, November 29 - WEDNESday, December 5, 2012 | 39 tmrao from page 1 ism board,” Telluride Mayor turing is a step toward solving a As part of the reorganiza- economic sustainability,” said Stu Fraser said. “At times they larger, regional problem. tion, TMRAO has hired Matt Skinner. “I look forward to trose regional airports,” Tellu- didn’t speak to one another. “We are fractured,” Delves Skinner as chief operating offi- building on the existing accom- ride Tourism Board President Several of us got together and said. “We just have too many cer working with Martelon un- plishments of the organization, and Chief Executive Officer said there has to be at least some silos of too many organizations der the terms of the management and working with the Telluride Michael Martelon said when the communication. It’s got to be with narrow missions. We often services agreement. Skinner Tourism Board on these efforts.” announcement was made. “Ulti- a coordinated effort. By hav- don’t cooperate in a harmoni- brings over a decade of resort DePagter emphasized that mately, it boils down to collabo- ing TMRAO actually within the ous approach to get people to industry experience to the orga- the reorganization is in the best ration. If you are able to bring as tourism board is going to make come here.” nization including past positions interest of the entire region, es- many people as possible into the it even better and it will be a Delves listed a number of or- on the boards of the Durango Air pecially in light of trends in the room and make decisions, it’s more positively run organization ganizations including TMRAO, Task Force and TMRAO. “We travel industry going to make a difference. Not and more effective.” TTB, the Telluride Mountain are thrilled to have such a dy- “The world is shrinking so that it hasn’t been attempted but Over time, dePagter said, the Village Owners Association, the namic leader join the TMRAO rapidly,” he said. “We need to it was all happening in different pressure mounted and change Telluride Ski and Golf Company, team,” dePagter said. “Matt has be more cooperative within the silos.” became a possibility. the governments of Telluride, a strong understanding of our re- region and the only way to be TMRAO Board President “Roughly six months ago, Mountain Village, San Miguel gional community, the Telluride more cooperative in the region Dirk dePagter said the deci- [Mountain Village] Mayor Bob County, City of Montrose… destination and our core markets is if we are joined at the hip sion is important for the region Delves came into one of our “You can go on and on,” that will translate to success for here locally. How can we com- and comes after various entities meetings and said, in no uncer- Delves said. “There are a lot the organization.” municate with Montrose, which gave clear direction to do so. The tain terms, ‘You guys have to of pieces and I think what we Most recently, Skinner held is vital because of the air and timeline leading to Tuesday’s an- figure this out. We need this to need to do is pull down these the position of vice president of economic base they bring, if we nouncement goes back to when happen.’” silo walls and do a better job of sales and marketing at Telski aren’t on the same page here? the Telluride Tourism Board was With the task of replacing working together. This is one where he collaborated with the We need to be lockstep with originally formed approximately TMRAO’s Executive Director that we have been talking about TMRAO Board to market the those guys.” seven years ago. DePagter said Scott Stewart, who announced for a long time. The air organi- destination and improve air ser- DePagter went on to say that that after TTB was formed there his resignation earlier this year, zation and the tourism board re- vice into the region. at some point he would like to were some members of the com- already on the table, dePagter ally need to need to be in lock- As COO of TMRAO, Skin- change the name of the air orga- munity who asked why the air or- said the board finally agreed it step on this and hopefully the ski ner will focus on air guarantee nization because it is working to ganization and the TTB worked was time to negotiate with the company comes in and supports and risk mitigation programs, bring visitors to the entire region. as separate entities. TTB on how the two could work it as well.” airline revenue and yield man- “I would like to see this not be It is the role of the TTB to as one. Telski Executive Director of agement, and developing ad- the Telluride-Montrose Regional bring visitors to the region while “We feel that it is better to Marketing and Sales Ken Stone ditional service, partners and Air Organization,” he said. “I it’s the role of the TMRAO to integrate one message and one said the reorganization makes funding. Skinner will also have want it to include and branch out ensure there are airline seats into structure,” he said. “In the past, sense. the benefit of Stewart’s history to Ouray, Ridgway, Norwood, the region. Over the years, the the tourism board controlled the “We are working closely with the organization through an Gunnison, Crested Butte. We are two entities with separate fund- summer message and the Tellu- with them for new flights as well anticipated independent consul- a region. We need to operate in ing sources, separate boards and ride Ski and Golf Co. controlled as existing flights to maximize tant agreement after the first of this new world as a region if we separate administration, worked the branding of the winter mes- all of our resources together,” the year. want to be competitive.” toward a similar goal: Bring vis- sage. What is happening now is Stone said. “It’s a good move to “Air service is a critical itors to the region. that we are taking control of the put more resources behind the component of our destination’s [email protected] “If we go back a few years, message 365 days a year.” Delves air organization.” long-term success and regional Twitter: @Gusgusj there was TMRAO and the tour- said on Wednesday the restruc- sbs from page 14

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