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- numerous plastic products commonly con - ucts – triclosan – has recently come under - tain triclosan or triclocarban. Considering today’s germ phobic cul significant scrutiny not only for health rea Our willingness to consider anything dubbed antibacterial as being somehow W ith kids and their inherent germs, ture, this fact might not bother you. But be- sons, but because it may be damaging the healthier has turned into a huge marketing hand-washing is a must, especially when fore you use antibacterial products, consider environment. Triclosan and its sibling triclocarban opportunity. As a result, it’s almost impossi- kids are in school. But has concern over this: Antibacterial soaps do not kill cold or ble to find non-antibacterial liquid hand soap- illness got you stocking your house with flu viruses, and they are considered no more emerged as antibacterial and preservative - in grocery stores, not to mention in public re antibacterial products? Are you washing effective at cleansing the skin than regular agents in consumer products more than 30 strooms. Whether it’s a gas station, restaurant, your hands, washing your dishes, washing soap and water. years ago. Reportedly, antibacterial chemi

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your laundry, spraying your countertops It’s the act of scrubbing with soap, and cals can now be found in almost 80 percent : E id NS i alternative to the industrial pink goop coming and scrubbing your floors with antibacterial not the soap itself, that rids your skin of of all liquid soaps and almost 30 percent out of wall-mounted soap-dispensers. cleaning agents? germs. of bar soaps. Toothpaste, deodorants, dog Chances are, you’re not alone, in a world Even more important is the fact that the- shampoo, cutting boards, clothing, toys, and see soap on page 4 where many of us brush our teeth with what active ingredient in most antibacterial prod is effectively antibacterial toothpaste.

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Ski resorts in the eastern U.S. MONTROSE – They didn’t got a nice surprise storm over make it home for Christmas, New Year’s weekend. Colder but the 85-member Colorado temperatures and 5-8 inches of National Guard Medical Sup- snow from West Virginia up to ply Company that left Montrose Vermont helped remind New for Afghanistan with a rousing Englanders what winter is sup- daylong sendoff more than a posed to be like. Prior to the year ago returns to a mid-Jan- storm, flowers were popping uary Christmas celebration in up, and temps were too warm in Friendship Hall, complete with many places to make snow. a specially donated 14-foot-tall Colorado is not the only part Colorado spruce, presents for of ski country that is hurting right them and their families, and now. California’s usually snowy daylong festivities. Sierra is limping along with snow The best reason to cele- totals in the teens. The Midwest is brate: Each and every one of the white in places, but not much to Witch Doctors’ members (the write home about. Vail is report- nickname is a reference to their ing 18 inches. Winter Park and year spent working in urban Steamboat are in the low 20s. Tel- and field hospitals as well as in luride and Purgatory, with 30-inch Mobile Army Surgical Hospital bases, look on paper to be among Ice, Baby! (M.A.S.H.) units, in Afghani- the favored. But the snow cover is stan) is coming home. thin and getting thinner, and the Ouray Ice Festival No. 17 Sgt. Rick Bresett, who orga- National Weather Service forecast nized last year’s sendoff, com- for the period immediately ahead plete with a parade, an escort by isn’t promising. Starts Today Patriot Guard Riders, flag-wav- ing and a formation flyover, is NWS is predicting sunny New This Year: Hot Tub, Zip Line, Adult Walk-up Climbing days for western Colorado with at it again. highs in the 40s and 50s through He has issued a call for ev- By SamaNTHa WRigHT the end of the weekend. “We may eryone – “Blue Star Mothers, see a quick shortwave energy pass the Salvation Army, Boy Scouts through the dominant ridge of Ouray is bracing for its biggest weekend of the winter, as the 17th Annual and Girl Scouts, 4-H Clubs, the high pressure, mostly north and Ouray Ice Festival gets underway here today. Grand Valley Combined Honor with little to no precipitation. The Guard, Patriot Guard Riders, see icE fEST on page 16 see WEaTHER on page 8 see gUaRd on page 11

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36 Years of Real Estate 849 saddlehorn, ski ranches experience in the Situated in the heart of the Ski Ranches, this lovely 6 bdrm, 4.5 bath residence is the ultimate mountain home. Perfect for the buyer unwilling to compromise, this property has it all. Features include upscale living, views, sun, privacy, comfort, Telluride region spectacular outdoor spaces, fabulous 2-acre setting, and a quiet cul-de-sac location. Offered at $2,495,000

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107 rocky road, mountain village liberty bell lane, telluride castellina, mountain village Custom built log and stone residence located on a Incredible opportunity for a build-to-suit project on the These spacious new residences are in a prime Mountain beautifully wooded and private 1.19 acre lot with good east end of town. Price is pre-construction for a 4 bdrm, Village location, close to the Village core and directly ski access via the Bridges Ski Run. The property features a 4.5 bath custom home in the exquisite Idarado Legacy trailside for winter skiing. High end finishes, 2 car year-round, spring-fed, flowing stream off the master suite subdivision. One-half acre parcel offering sun, privacy, garages, elevators and so much more. and is situated adjacent to open space. views and close proximity to Telluride. Unit A, 4 bdrms - $3,495,000 Unit B, 5 bdrms - $2,775,000 Offered at $2,895,000 Offered at $3,995,000 Unit C, 5 bdrms - $2,775,000 Unit D, 4 bdrms - SOLD

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307 basque blvd, aldasoro 140 polecat, mountain village 211 Benchmark, Beautiful 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath log and stone residence Extremely spacious 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath home located mountain village located on upper Basque Blvd for wonderful sun exposure on a very private lot neighboring open space and the Just a short walk to the Bridges ski run, this 4 bdrm, 4.5 bath and HUGE views. Many nice features including a double- Sundance ski trail. Open living, kitchen and dining area, home has enormous potential. A basic interior facelift could sided fireplace between the great room and dining room, high ceilings, fireplace, separate living areas for adults transform this residence into the perfect Telluride ski retreat. vaulted ceilings, over-sized garage and copper roof. and children, and a private master suite on top floor. Spacious and open floor plan, well appointed kitchen and Offered at $2,795,000 Offered at $2,849,000 expansive decks and patios. Offered at $1,495,000

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Stindt Heads to Adams State Norwood High School shoe champion athlete (and the ‘Shine the Light – A school’s first girl All-State Memory Walk’ for Athlete) has been awarded a Melinda Yager volleyball scholarship. sale PAGE 15 A walk commemorating 20% at paragOn domestic violence victim BUSINESS Melinda Yager, who died a year ff On cOlOradO ago, and benefiting Tri County O Resources’ mission to empower Check out our and educate individuals selected amazing Dansko affected by domestic violence collection. and sexual assault, takes place Sorel and Saturday, in Delta. PAGE 9 Great for people Ugg on their feet for OURAY COUNTY hours on end.

Salt Lake City Private Equity Firm Acquires Cornerstone MAIN STREET PARAGON OPEN dAIly 8AM-8PM 728.4525 A Salt Lake City-based MV BOOTd OCTORS OPEN dAIly 8AM-7PM 728.8954 private equity firm, SilverLeaf OAK STREET BOOTd OCTORS OPEN dAIly 8AM-6PM 728.4581 Financial, announced last MV ICE SKATE RINK OPEN dAIly NOON – 8 PM 239.0606 week that it has acquired the 6,000-acre Cornerstone golf community located on Horsefly Mesa between Telluride and Mountain Trails Montrose. PAGE 6 Montessori School ‘Shrink-Wrapped’ Villas Comes to Ridgway At Cortina Revived The Mountain Trails Working with Telluride Montessori School is under brokers, Dallas-based construction now at the corner firm revives stalled $30M of North Cora and Charles development project. ~ RIVERFRONT PROPERTIES IN THE TOWN OF TELLURIDE ~ Street. Phase one will include a PAGE 22 lobby and two classrooms, one Brand new custom home in Telluride’s best location, for 2 ½ to 6 year olds, and one directly adjacent to the river and steps from the Gondola. for grades 1-3. PAGE 10 ENTERTAINMENT SAN MIGUEL COUNTY Telluride Foundation Awards Over $900,000 To Regional Nonprofits The Telluride Foundation Southern Rock at the This home offers a high level of finishes and quality construction for the discriminating Board of Directors awarded Sheridan Opera House buyer looking for an A+ location. $901,200 in Community Grants There is more straight-out rock Vaulted great room with Douglas fir trusses, to 70 regional nonprofits and roll guitar on the Jason custom fireplace and abundant windows. last week, bringing the total Isbell & The 400 Unit’s most 400 East Depot Avenue - $6,950,000 grants given in 2011 by the recent album, Here We Rest, Foundation to over $2.2 than you’ve heard in a long Rare Residential Offering at the Gondola! million. PAGE 10 time. PAGE 13 Available to the market for the first time, these five home sites have been recently created from the former hotel site at the base of the ski mountain. Zoned for single family homes or duplexes, these properties offer one of the best locations in the town “We’re really of Telluride only steps from the Gondola and overlooking the San Miguel River. into people 5 New Homesites Limited presales are now being offered for the first Gondola coming to play.” duplex. Choose from three and five bedroom units with the highest quality design and finishes. Only one vacant lot is still available! Call for details and plans. – Ouray Ice Park Board President Mike Ma- cLeod is ready for this weekend’s festival, TODD CREEL BROKER/OWNER • 134 E. COLO. AVE. • 970-728-6400 / 729-2222 billed as North America’s largest gathering of ice climbers, which is VIEW ALL PROPERTIES IN THE SAN MIGUEL COUNTY MLS ON OUR WEBSITE! typically attended by upwards of 3,000 participants and onlookers. PAGES 1, 16, 17 TELLURIDEREALESTATE.NET 4 | THURSday, JANUARY 5 - WEDNESday, JANUARY 11, 2012 the watch commentary

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ing in 1967. Its prayer flag cottage beautiful adobe adjacent to Lama Watch industry has helped it survive eco- full of paintings and mementoes With Ski nomically, while the publication of her famous painter/poet part- Publisher Seth Cagin of Ram Dass’ Be Here Now also ner, Bill Gersh, who was a legend Shapes, Editor Marta Tarbell gave Lama a long-term financial in Taos throughout the Sixties and E d i t o r i a l grounding … This past weekend Seventies. I don’t think I’ve met an Associate Publisher Patrick Nicklaus I got to make my first visit to the elder who more embodies the hip- Part Two Associate Editor Gus Jarvis residential cluster of homes that pie spirit or keeps that flame alive Montrose County Editor Up Be a r Cr e e k surround the famous intentional than Annie … Musician and string Marta Tarbell By Art Goodtimes community (see lamafoundation. instrument-maker Tony Sutherland Ouray County Editor Peter Shelton org). It was a birthday party for was the wonderfully gracious host Managing Editor Jessica Newens LAMA … For many years in the an old friend, and in the process for the birthday bash. His song Online Editor Barbara Kondracki Sixties those of us in San Francisco of celebrating I got to meet some “Everything Is Everything” can heard and read about the commune incredible people … That included be found on YouTube … Incred- PRODUCTION movement in northern New Mexi- Rick Klein, the legendary musi- ible yoga teacher, Wendelin Scott, Creative Director/Production Manager co – places like the Hog Farm, New cian and New Buffalo commune was able to key into our group of Anne Reeser Buffalo and Morningstar East. founder, and his wife Terry. Rick newbies and experienced practitio- Vi e w t o t h e We s t Art Director Cecily Bryson While many of those places disap- played some amazing music for us, ners in a way that made the least By Peter Shelton Graphic Designers Barbara Kondracki peared, Lama became a foundation and the two of us had some lovely experienced feel comfortable and Christine McGrady The battle continues over new and has continued as a communal talks about the hippie days … An- at home in various asanas. She’s Photo Editor Brett Schreckengost ski shapes dictated for 2013 by the haven of renown in the counter- nie Gersh was a charming veteran Copy Editor L.N. Vreeland International Ski Federation. cultural movement since its found- of that same period, and lives in a see ubc on page 26 The debate blows hot on the a d v ert i s i n g slopes and in the blogosphere. Advertising Director (Although we haven’t heard lately Patrick Nicklaus from American giant slalom spe- Advertising Associates Snakes for Christmas, and ‘Stuff cialist Ted Ligety, who protested Eric Slayman so loudly early in the season that Ouray and Montrose Counties That Grows in the Bathtub’ the FIS was attempting to “ruin” Peggy Kiniston his sport.) Regina Sowell In an open letter to the FIS, Last year, Elle told every- Capsules… you know, the an- all items smaller than a quarter c o ntr i b ut o rs one she got snakes for Christ- imal-shaped sponges that pop mysteriously go when you live another American, a mechanical Martinique Davis, Art Goodtimes, engineer and former all-American out of the little capsules when with young children. Dropped J. James McTigue, Rob Schultheis, a i s i n g l l e R E you put them in warm water. into the heat register? Sunk ski racer from Vermont named Da- Peter Shelton, Leslie Vreeland By Martinique Davis She doesn’t mention the into the soil of a houseplant? I vid Dodge, wrote that he believes ANDY SAWYER 1965–2008 handmade (albeit hand-me- haven’t a clue. the attempt by skiing’s governing GRACE HERNDON 1924-2009 mas. down) dollhouse we outfitted She doesn’t mention the body to improve safety will actu- This year, she’s telling them with kitschy 1970s furniture La-La-Loopsy doll either. Yes, ally have the reverse effect. c i r c u l at i o n her favorite gift was “the stuff that I paid way too much for. she got one of those, in spite Dodge, who has developed Circulation Director that grows in the bathtub.” It said right on the kitchen set of my earlier column reveal- and sells an all-carbon fiber ski Scott Nuechterlein The funny part is that she’s box: Not for Children Under ing my misgivings about these boot, directly challenges the as- Circulation provided by telling the truth. Indeed, last 12. I didn’t believe that. Now so-called “Best of 2011” dolls. sumption that by making skis less Telluride Delivers year she received a Diego Ani- I do, since the door has already It came from my mom, who turn-y, less “aggressive,” the sport mal Rescuer-style play-kit that been ripped off the oh-so- bought it from a “scalper,” will see fewer serious injuries, offices had some rubber snakes in it. adorable antique refrigerator, because the stores were all particularly knee injuries, which Telluride And this year in her stocking and the kitchen island drawers the FIS says it is targeting. 125 W. Pacific Ave. in the Diamondtooth Building have already gone to the place see elle on page 27 Dodge believes that GS rac- she found those Magic Grow Phone: (970) 728-4496. ers will find a way to make the Fax: (970) 728-9066 new 35-meter skis carve the same Ridgway 27-meter turn they make now on 171 N. Cora Ave. Looking to Help Nonprofits curvier skis. They will tilt the skis Phone: (970) 626-6839 up farther, increasing the edge an- Fax: (970) 626-3147 gle and shortening the turn radius, In These Troubled Times but in so doing they will put their ADDITIONAL knees in far more vulnerable posi- CONTACT December was another busy ing, despite doing a lot with the one of its elementary schools that tions. Dodge writes in detail about INFORMATION with legislative duties month as resources it does have. As a result, I visited. School based clinics are the biomechanics of the knee and Advertising: I traveled to various parts of the the woodshop may not be able to also located in the southern area of its ligaments, and how overangu- [email protected] Editorial: Gu e s t Co m m e n t a r y continue past the winter months. my district, in Cortez and Durango, lation leads to all-too-common Report From Capitol Hill Yet, it was clear to me that, not and are one of the most effective ACL injuries. [email protected] By State Sen. Ellen Roberts only do the developmentally dis- ways to improve children’s health I couldn’t follow everything Classifieds: abled employees find meaning in in today’s realities of working par- he wrote in that section, but I [email protected] senate district for constituent meet- their daily job responsibilities, but ents, need for primary care provid- could relate to what former U.S. or phone (970) 626-6839 ings to discuss current conditions they’re also providing useful prod- ers and limited resources. Team skier Warner Nickerson said Circulation: and concerns they face, especially ucts for their communities. What is not limited, though, on his web page. Nickerson quotes (970) 626-6839 Calendar: those related to Colorado’s contin- I often hear from people that especially in Southwestern Colo- an FIS communiqué, which stated [email protected] ued budgetary challenges. government’s gotten too big. rado, is the dedication and com- they would “only implement new or fax (970) 728-9066 On a trip to Montrose, I visited There’s truth to that and, faced with mitment of the people working in rules that are scientifically proven a woodshop run by Community financial realities, we must cut state all of these areas, who do incred- to enhance athlete safety and re- Various editions of The Watch are Options, Inc., a private, nonprofit spending in many areas. We con- ible things that we in state govern- duce risk of injury.” published on Thursdays by with services for the developmen- tinue to face many difficult choices ment would do well to learn from. Nickerson asks: “Where is the The Slope, LLC, P.O. Box 2042, tally disabled. Community Options in Colorado, even as we hope 2012 Before serving as a legislator, I proof? Where is the data? Who Telluride, CO 81435. also operates residential group will bring better economic times had the opportunity to work on a tested the new skis? Which com- The Watch is a tradename of The Slope, homes in the area and I toured two and greater job opportunities. All number of nonprofit boards and it’s panies made them? What was the LLC. All rights reserved. of those as well. Their large ser- of this is hard to work through, very apparent that those in the non- [snow] surface? Where did it take vice area in the Western Slope in- but another challenge is whether profit world know how to squeeze place? What type of terrain was cludes three counties in my district, local communities and those with two dollars out of one, maximiz- involved? Where is the peer re- 2010 namely, Montrose, Ouray and San resources more than most will ing their resources with volunteers view?” All good questions. Associate Member Miguel counties. help keep such enterprises like the who contribute much more than He also noted that Marc Gi- Community Options, like Community Options’ woodshop just time to their efforts. rardelli, a five-time World Cup many nonprofits throughout the going. I certainly hope so. I see my job as state senator as overall winner in the 1980s, when COLORADO state, is facing difficult times with Montrose also has a success- PRESSASSOCIATION reductions in governmental fund- ful school based health clinic at see roberts on page 26 see vttw on page 20 SM

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Like my page (www.facebook. com/telluridecorealestate) and be entered to win two Toast of Telluride tickets for 110 SNOWDRIFT Telluride Wine Festival 2012 This exceptional trailside, six bedroom home offers over 9,000 square feet of living space and simple ski-in/ski-out access to the Galloping Goose Ski Run. The unique design features two separate living areas with a comfortable and inviting open floor plan, making the home ideal for entertaining or large families. Enjoy the views of the San Sophias from the Great Room and the privacy this secluded lot. $6,148,000

WEST MEaDOWS 9 RIvERSIDE B02 312 BENchMaRk DRIvE an incredible 12 acre parcel in West Meadows with This great one-bedroom condo is conveniently Like new, this masterfully designed 5 bedroom, 5,500 sq. ft. 360 degree views of the Wilson Range, San Sophias, located two blocks from the gondola and only steps home offers incredible views to the San Sophia mountain Telluride Ski Resort and Ophir Needles. Located in a from Bear creek trailhead and the San Miguel River. range from almost every room in the home, while the open very private setting, yet only 10 minutes to the Town The unit offers incredible views of Town Park and floor plan creates a comfortable living and entertaining of Telluride and a quick five minutes to the Mountain ajax Peak. Out the back door is pure open space environment. The large .80 acre lot abuts open space and village gondola and ski lifts. and Beaver Pond. Listen to the summer festival provides a wonderful step out, landscaped back yard area $2,995,000 music from your patio! $649,000 for the kids to play. Ski access is a few simple steps to Double cabins ski run. $4,350,000

24 RED cLIFF ROaD 132 hIGh cOuNTRy 619 W. cOLuMBIa #114 This beautiful 4 bedroom home offers views of the This five bedroom custom log home offers direct trailside Great value for two-bedroom condominium overlooking red-cliffed San Miguel river basin, great entertaining access to Double cabins Ski Run. huge picture windows the school ball fields with down valley views, comfortable floor plan with a large remodeled kitchen, living and multiple private decks and patios offer stunning living spaces, a completely remodelled kitchen, two room and fully manicured and fenced yard and a views of the San Sophia Mountain Range. The rustic feel bedrooms upstairs, a large lower level family room, guest bedroom/office above the garage, all within of the home combined with the top of the line finishes/ connected over-sized 1-car garage (and storage), and 20 minutes of town. furnishings, state of the art appliances throughout and 2 exterior unassigned parking spaces. hOa Dues include $599,000 superb ski access create a perfect mountain villa. monthly hEaT and hOT WaTER and a generous reserve $6,850,000 for future maintenance. $567,100 “Artfully uniting extraordinary homes with extraordinary lives.” w w w . l a r s c a r l s o n . c o m 970.729.0160 6 | THURSday, JaNUaRy 5 - WEdNESday, JaNUaRy 11, 2012 THE WaTcH NEWS Get Down at Ice Fest!

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custom remodeling Vail, CO • Telluride, CO • Kauai, Hi • rinCOn, PuerTO riCO UNdER NEW MaNaGEMENT – Cornerstone, the Greg Norman designed 18-hole golf course named Golf Magazine’s “Best New Private Course in the Country” in 2009, has been acquired by a private equity firm. home improvements (File photo) preventative maintenance custom woodwork For the loving care and preservation Salt Lake City Private Equity of your mountain home. 970-376-1421 Firm Acquires Cornerstone [email protected] redtailmaintenance.com By GUS JaRviS investors who claimed they were ed by the Cornerstone developer. defrauded by his firm. He was Each large cabin is fully furnished RIDGWAY – A Salt Lake originally charged with felony with four master suites and shared City-based private equity firm, fraud and theft but was able to re- amenity space. All four of these ...keeping you connected SilverLeaf Financial, announced duce those charges to two counts “Foursome Cabins” are currently last week that it has acquired the of attempted theft after allegedly available for sale as well. 6,000-acre Cornerstone golf com- deceiving investors. The Clubhouse at Cornerstone munity located on Horsefly Mesa In its acquisitions, SilverLeaf is 6,000 square feet and includes a Lighten up the year with a between Telluride and Montrose. describes its work as finding op- dining area, pro shop, men’s and SilverLeaf Financial, which portunities, negotiating terms, women’s locker areas, fitness area •Font=ITC Stone Sans Std specializes in buying distressed coordinating and managing the and swimming pool/ beach area. debt, purchased Cornerstone fee due diligence, servicing the debt, The Cornerstone club features a simple with clear title, for an un- managing the property if neces- 40-acre meadow with stables and disclosed price in late December. sary, structuring the exit strategy, horse boarding facilities, located SilverLeaf Financial works closely and, finally, managing the process in the northeast and southwest with the Federal Deposit Insurance to completion. portions of the development. Corporation, banks and other fi- But since Cornerstone was When the development of LG Enlighten™ nancial institutions to purchase as- purchased from Dallas-based Cornerstone took place in 2006, with new 2-yr activation or upgrade. data pak req’d. sets for the purpose of future mon- Hunt Realty Investments in a approximately 3,000 acres of etization, according to its website. straightforward business transac- open space was set aside within LG Enlighten™ Judging from the information, it remains unclear what Sil- the development as well. Corner- FREE * tion posted on its website, Sil- verLeaf’s “exit strategy,” if there stone residents are free to hike, AFTER MAIL-IN-REBATE DEBIT CARD verLeaf Financial acquires most is one, will be with Cornerstone. bike, cross-country ski, and ride *$129.99 LG Enlighten™ of its properties by purchasing Along with its Greg Norman trails in this open space. Through -$ 79.99 In-Store Discount notes from banks in default situa- -$ 50.00 Verizon Wireless designed 18-hole golf course, its wildlife management plan, Mail-In-Rebate Debit Card tions and has purchased more than which was named Golf Maga- wildlife can move freely through- FREE $500 million in face value notes zine’s “Best New Private Course out the area. Cornerstone’s focus over the past 36 months. In Colo- in the Country” in 2009, Corner- on sustaining and protecting the Limited Time Offer! While Supplies Last. rado, this includes the acquisition stone is planned for a total of 412 health of the property’s wild- of the 58-room luxury hotel Trail- 970.240.8213 • Montrose “Homestead” lots ranging in size life and natural environments is head Lodge in Steamboat Springs 3480 Wolverine Drive from one acre to over 100 acres. evident through their wetlands and the North Valley Tech Center Of those, there are 125 fully im- restoration, forest management, 970.626.3331 • Ridgway in Thornton. proved lots, 56 of which have sold, wildlife monitoring and water 112 Village Square West, Suite 102 In 2010, according to The leaving 69 currently available for quality monitoring efforts inside visit ensignal.com Salt Lake Tribune, SilverLeaf sale. There are an additional 287 the development. Chief Executive Officer Dwight lots in various levels of improve- Anyone interested in avail- Activation fee/line: $35 IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: Subject to Cust Agmt, Calling Plan, rebate form & credit approval. Up to $175 early termination fee ($350 for advanced devices) & add’l charges apply Shane Baldwin struck a deal that ment within the development. able real estate at Cornerstone can to device capabilities. Add’l $20 upgrade fee may apply. Offers & coverage, varying by svc, not available everywhere; see vzw.com. While supplies last. Limited time offer. In CA: Sales tax based on full retail price of allowed him to escape jail time Included in the purchase are call 801/359-2855 ext. 555 or visit phone. Rebate debit card takes up to 6 wks & expires in 12 months. © 2011 Verizon Wireless when he said he would fully repay four custom built cabins construct- cornerstonecolorado.com. the watch thURSday, JaNUaRy 5 - wedNeSday, JaNUaRy 11, 2012 | 7 NewS Rec Center Group Doubles Required Signatures Attempt to Get Sales (As planned, the Montrose Recre- Some reasons for building ation District has the ability to pay now include low construction Tax Increase on 71 percent of the annual costs of and financing costs, the creation April Ballot the new facility. The sales tax in- of jobs in the community, and the crease would cover the $779,000 ability to help position Montrose By watch Staff annual gap.) as a desirable Western Slope com- According to the citizen munity for economic growth. In MONTROSE – A citizen pe- group’s press release, the 0.2 the long term, a quality recreation tition to get a temporary 0.2 per- percent sales tax increase (repre- facility will bring revenue to the cent sales tax approved by City senting $2 per $1,000 purchased) community for restaurants, hotels of Montrose voters at the April 3, would raise Montrose’s tax from and retail establishments when 2012 election has garnered enough 7.65 percent to 7.85 percent. This tournaments are held at the Indoor support to be on the ballot, pend- still leaves it below sales taxes Field House or Recreation Center, ing signature validation. in most surrounding communi- the release said. The citizen group “Friends ties, including Delta, Durango The plan for the proposed of the Montrose Recreation Cen- and Gunnison (all 7.9 percent), 72,000 square foot facility inter” gathered over 1,500 signa- as well as Telluride (8.4 percent). cludes an elevated 3-lane indoor tures from city-registered voters The City of Montrose estimates walking/jogging track, a multi- by the Tuesday (Jan. 3) deadline. that approximately 50 percent of court gymnasium, a weight and This represents over 12 percent sales tax is collected from non- fitness area, an aerobics studio, of registered voters and is more residents. a child watch area, a warm-wa- than double the number required A sales tax initiative was rec- ter indoor leisure pool with lazy to have the initiative put on the ommended by the Montrose Rec- river, zero depth entry ‘beach’ ballot. reation District-appointed citizen and slides, a therapy pool and “We are excited at the support task force because it would have 8-lane lap pool, two racquetball we have seen, and are confident less impact on business owners courts, a party room, an indoor that we will have the valid signa- than would a property tax in- playground and a games room. tures required to be on the April crease. The idea was supported In addition, the plan includes a ballot,” said citizen organizer Ja- by 70 percent of the participants conversion of the existing Aquat- son Ullman. “Our next goal is to at community-input meetings, and ics Center into an Indoor Multi- SPecIaL deLIVeRy – Citizens who support the building of a new recre- convince voters that this [new rec allows the financing to be shared Sport Turf Field. ation center delivered petitions with nearly 1,800 signatures to Montrose center] is as good an idea as we not only among residents of Mon- Full information on the pro- City Hall, meeting the Tuesday, Jan. 3 deadline for getting a sales-tax- think it is for Montrose, and in- trose, but among those who come cess and plan can be found at funding initiative on the April ballot. Above, organizer Jason Ullman handed spire them to get out and vote.” to shop in Montrose from other www.montrosecrc.org. the paperwork to City Clerk Lisa DelPiccolo. 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The Telluride Foundation all of who sit on the Foundation’s last week, bringing the total grants supports many types of organiza- Board of Directors. The commit- given in 2011 by the Foundation tions in the community that serve tee evaluates the grant requests Whose to over $2.2 million. the people who live or work in against a rigorous set of criteria “Thanks to the incredible gen- San Miguel County. and forwards their slate of recom- LiIs It feAnyway? erosity of our donors and the lead- “The Grants Committee was mendations to the full board for by Brian Clark ership of the board, the Telluride again faced with some very dif- review and final approval. 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Guard from page 1 Once the soldiers are released, they and their families the Montrose Police Depart- congregate under the 14-foot ment and Sheriff’s Department, Colorado spruce for a delayed Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Christmas celebration. Parks and Wildlife, Veterans of After that, “We’re going to Foreign Wars, the American Le- have an incredible parade,” Bre- gion, Montrose Fire Department, sett promised. Montrose High School’s Band There will be presents for and ROTC members, Montrose family members. As a special City and many, many more of welcome-home present for the re- you” – to participate in the up- turning soldiers, “I came up with a coming “Parade of Parades,” wild idea,” Bresett said, for a “cool complete with “signs, flags, ban- way to welcome them home, with ners, music,” and, if it’s any- the peace that rivers and lakes can thing like the sendoff parade he give,” in the form of a Ross Reels organized, heartfelt speeches, fly rod for each returning soldier. fireworks and a flyover to boot. To that end, he’s buying each “They’re just now getting soldier a fly rod (at $112, each, their boots on the ground,” Bre- thanks to a substantial discount from sett said this week, of the return- Scott Fly Rods), made by locally ing Colorado unit. based, 3M-owned Ross Reels. “When they leave Washing- “I’ve got two weeks to do ton, they’ll come directly here to it,” Bresett said, of organizing Montrose,” sometime between the fly rod presentation, “but I Jan. 13-16. know it’s going to happen.” The first order of business When the fanfare dies down, will be a “a military-type wel- the Christmas tree will be plant- come” upon landing, at Montrose ed in Cerise Park. Regional Airport; after that, the To participate, or to contrib- soldiers will get “directly on a ute to Bresett’s fundraising for fly bus to the Armory.” rods, call him at 970/209-5857. While the returning soldiers “turn in their sensitive items and OVER THERE – Members of the gear,” Bresett said, their fami- Colorado National Guard Medical lies – some arriving on charter Supply Company left Montrose buses from the Front Range, last January for a one-year tour others coming from closer by of duty in Afghanistan. They will (Montrose, Delta, Hotchkiss, be coming home later this month we buy diamonds Austin, Cedaredge, Delta, Grand (all 85 of them), and Montrose is and estate jewelry Junction) – will be entertained at planning a parade and day-long Our Experience and Access to International Markets is Unmatched. celebration. (File photo) Friendship Hall. 204 West Colorado Avenue • Telluride, CO 81435 • (970) 728-5566

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MONTROSE – Montrose place during normal daytime operat- Area Health Education Center one of two categories: nurses solutions, as well as to gather County residents can learn about ing hours. is taking nominations (until the in clinical practice, or nurses in concerns and input from citizens their county government straight “We’re offering this course so Jan. 15, 2012 deadline) for the administration, education, re- of the Uncompahgre Watershed, from the officials who run it, on that citizens have the opportunity to Nightingale Award “Nurse of the search and non-traditional prac- prior to a final draft. Tuesdays, Feb. 7-April 12. learn more about the operations of Year,” sponsored by the Colorado tice roles. The UWP plans to use the fi- their county government,” said Mon- Nurses Association. You will be nominating a nal draft as a tool to restore health trose County Manager Jesse Smith. The Nightingale Award first nurse on how he/she advances to the watershed, where that is Community Briefs “This is a chance to come learn about recognized nurses in Colorado in the profession of nursing or how needed, and to keep the water- your local government, who we are, 1986. The bronze statue of Flor- they positively impact his/her shed healthy, as a consequence of The county will offer a free, ten- what we do and why we do it in a way ence Nightingale caring for a community through advocacy, future decision-making. week class called “Inside Montrose few people have before.” wounded soldier that the winner leadership or innovation. This Doors open at 6 p.m.; the County,” 6-8 p.m., informing resi- Applications are available at receives embodies the attributes nurse is intelligent, dedicated presentation and public comment dents about how their local govern- www.montrosecounty.net (on the of our modern day “Nightin- and selfless in providing care run from 6:30-8 p.m. The Com- ment functions, and touches their left-hand side) or by calling 970/249- gales.” today in whatever environment munity Center is located next to lives. The course will include pre- 7755, and are due Friday, Feb. 3. At our regional event in Du- he/she is found. Insight, coop- Town Hall on 320 Sixth Avenue. sentations from elected officials and rango, on March 29th, 2012 we eration and collegiality come The plan is available on un- division heads, and tours of several NOMINaTIONS BEING TaKEN will recognize 6-12 regional fi- to mind when you think of this compahgrewatershed.org to read county facilities, including the Mon- FOR NIGHTINGaLE aWaRd nalists, who will then go on to nurse. before the presentations. There trose County Jail and Justice Center. compete at the state level. If this message causes you to is a table of contents to assist in The tours will be optional and take The Southwestern Colorado Nurses can be nominated in think of a specific nurse, please finding areas of interest. take the time to go to the website http://www.swcahec.org and TELLURIdE ELKS HOST click the Nightingale tab. 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MONTROSE – The Tony award-nominated play Whose Life Is It Anyway? will be per- formed over the next three weekends at the Magic Circle Theater, in Montrose. The realistic drama, set in the Intensive Care Unit of a hospital in England in the 1970s, chronicles the efforts of Ken Har- rison (played by Dalyn Pearson), a gifted young British sculptor paralyzed rendered quadriplegic in an automobile accident, to end his own life. Set in his hospital room, the action revolves around Har- rison’s determination to be allowed to die. Playwright Brian Clark presents arguments for and against eu- thanasia, and explores the extent to which government should be allowed to interfere in the life of a private citizen. The embittered Harrison feels utterly useless, both as an artist TELLURIDE ARTWALK – Participating galleries stay open until 8 p.m. Some of the works being exhibited this month include (clockwise, and as a human being, and rejects from top) “Shimmering Eyes of Aspen,” by Brian Billow, in mixed media, at Lustre Gallery; photography by Kamreuz photographer Mary both his family’s love and his Kenez (right) and new work by Telluride Memories photographer Melanie Mitz (center) and Judy Haas’s singular trout. (Courtesy photos) caregivers’ ministrations. He literally wants to die, but legally, that’s not possible. The First Thursday Art Walk takes place As one critic pointed out when tonight in Telluride, 5-8 p.m. the play debuted in the 1970s, “Whose Life Is It, Anyway? may Participating venues include Azadi Fine Rugs, Gallery Framing), Wilkinson Public Library and the Ah Haa School. be the only film in which a- per 81435, Kamruz Gallery, La Cocina De Luz, LDGiles Art & A free Art Walk Map offers a self-guided tour that son’s right to self-destruction is Design, Linda Levin Stained Glass, Lustre, an Artisan Gal- can be used at any time. Maps are available at participat- regarded as a happy ending.” lery, The Steaming Bean, Stronghouse Studios + Gallery, ing venues and around town or by calling Telluride Arts Strenuously opposing Har- Telluride Gallery of Fine Art, Telluride Memories (Gallerie 970/728-3930. rison’s fight to end his life are his physicians, Dr. Michael Em- erson (Bill Bottomly) and Dr. Joan Scott (Molly Harper), and nursing staffers Sister Anderson Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit Bringing Southern (Cynthia Robinson-Scherer), Kay Sadler (Shanna Syme) and Rock to Opera House - - - - - The Grooview By Watch Staff an irreverent ward orderly named John (Nate Cretti). Saturday, Jan. 7, at 9 p.m. Called in to represent him legally are Harrison’s lawyers TELLURIDE – Start the year off on (played by Kevin Cohenour and the right foot by getting down to some great Nick Hoppner); gathering and blues and rock music with the sounds of Ja- presenting medical evidence son Isbell & The 400 Unit at 9 p.m. Satur- is gathered is a social worker day, Jan. 7 at the Sheridan Opera House. (Cheryl Capshaw); the hospi- Isbell is a singer, songwriter and guitar- tal’s consultant psychiatrists are ist from Greenhill, Ala. Almost all of Isbell’s played by Rachel Deans Krute family; except for his parents, were musi- and Paul Lenihan. cians, and his father was an avid music lis- The battle of opposing med- tener. After some work as a songwriter, Isbell ical and legal wills is finally re- joined rock band The Drive-By Truckers in solved by a bedside judicial de- 2001 while they toured in support of their al- cision, in what critics describe bum Southern Rock Opera. Isbell recorded, as “a stunningly profound and wrote and toured with the Truckers for their emotional climax.”

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Leave it to the Raiders to give Den- With most good morning sports didn’t work. Long passes. No. An should have opened up throwing a ver an AFC West Championship and talk radio shows still on holiday va- option? Defense saw it coming a bit more and then ground ‘n’ pound a berth into the playoffs. cation on Monday morning, I was mile away. In the end Tebow com- later in the game. Of course, Den- I spoke with several Bronco- forced to turn the radio dial to ESPN pleted only 6 of 22 attempts for 60 ver’s play calling ability is limited maniacs outside the stadium after Radio where the ever-annoying Co- yards against the Chiefs and gave up to Tebow’s ability but in reality, Sunday’s loss and everyone seemed lin Cowherd was squawking his dai- a crucial fumble when the Broncos Tebow could have played a hell of really depressed about the way it all ly diatribe. This guy is so annoying finally looked like they might score a lot worse on Sunday. went down. I was elated we’d made that he actually gave his listeners ad- in the first half. With that, here’s to head coach Sp o r t s Wa t c h the playoffs and couldn’t understand vice that they should pay more atten- OK, so the fumble hurt real bad John Fox getting crafty this week. By Gus Jarvis their gloom. tion to their wives instead of watch- and was very disappointing, and Denver must find a creative way to “We don’t deserve a playoff ing sports. It’s not that I disagreed Tebow should be harshly criticized move the ball and score. They need Don’t act like you thought the spot,” one big bearded man told me. with him, but it wasn’t exactly what for it. His numbers were not impres- to get back to surprising teams Denver Broncos would become “We just don’t deserve a spot.” I’d tuned in to hear on a three-hour sive. But from where I was sitting, in with their offense rather than bor- AFC West Champions by any con- “I can’t believe we are sending sports talk radio show. Give me a section 512, row 21, I could see that ing them. ventional method. Not this year. Not this team to the playoffs,” a Tebow- break. Denver’s main problem on Sunday Do I think there is a chance with Tim Tebow at the helm. jersey-clad gal said. “We’ll never Anyway, in the two minutes I was the fact that their receivers had on Sunday? Can the Broncos beat This season has been anything get past the first round. What’s the listened to the jackass on Monday absolutely no ability to get open. Not the Steelers in Denver? Well, the but conventional in Denver and point?” morning, he trashed Tebow in every on short throws, not on long throws. Steelers are hobbled with injuries, the playoffs won’t be any differ- What’s the point? What’s the way possible, saying Tebow was Denver’s offensive line gave Tebow including their top running back ent. After a completely wretched point? The point is the Broncos are horrible when he got his first start plenty of time, but there was just Rashard Mendenhall, so that’s a home loss on Sunday, the Broncos AFC West Champions and Denver, and he’s still horrible. And then he nobody open all day long. It was so feather in our cap. Remember last backed their asses into the playoffs, not Oakland, not San Diego, not called Denver fans righteous for lov- frustrating to see. year’s playoffs when the 7-9 Sea- not by winning but by being just a Kansas City, is going to the playoffs. ing Tebow so much and believing Here’s what Tebow didn’t do. hawks beat the pants off the Saints tad better than the Oakland Raid- Remember the time when Denver’s in him. It was at that point I realized He didn’t force throws to covered in the first round? That’s proof that ers. All Denver had to do on Sunday entire season seemed to be a bust? Cowherd must not have watched the receivers (except for a last play des- anything can happen. was beat a newly improved Chiefs Denver was playing for nothing. game I watched, or that his extreme peration throw) and get intercepted. If Tebow and the boys can just team and they would win their way I tried to explain this to those sad dislike for Tebow is actually more Tebow was smart with keeping con- keep things close on Sunday, any- to the playoffs. If for some reason fans on that cold Colorado evening pigheaded than Denver fans’ love of trol of the ball. Tebow kept the Bron- thing is possible. Remember, damn they couldn’t beat the Chiefs, well but their frowns wouldn’t budge. Tebow. Frankly, Tebow didn’t play cos in the game. it, Denver didn't just make the then, Bronco fans would have to rely Perhaps they didn’t swill as much all that bad. It was the entire offense The biggest concern I had after playoffs by sliding into a wildcard on the Raiders to lose, and Denver expensive 3.2 beer as I did that af- that played horrible on Sunday. the loss was Denver’s play calling. spot. Denver enters the playoffs as would still be in. ternoon? I was jolly as hell that the Denver started off the game act- The Chiefs seemed to know ex- AFC West Champions. Perhaps on Of course, this scenario is exact- Broncos lived to play another day, ing like it was going to run the ball actly when and were the ball was Sunday, the Broncos will start actly the way it played out. All us fans despite the fact they were only able all day to win the game. That didn’t going at all times. I think Denver ing like it. should have seen this a mile away. to score one field goal. work. They tried short passes. That

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ice fest from page 1 erations Manager Kevin Koprek next to the Lower Bridge at the things cozy, said the festival’s Bridge. and his crew, who are passionate entrance to the sponsors’ tent logistics coordinator, Kentee Climbing at the KCC is of- The festival, billed as North about all things icy. and gear-demo area. Soaks are Pasek. fered on a first-come, first-served America’s largest gathering of This year’s Ice Festival has a free, and will be limited to 20 Also new this year: every- basis. San Juan Mountain Guides ice climbers (typically attended fresh, fun vibe with lots of fam- minutes or so, depending on de- one from age 6 and up can enjoy provides all the gear and instruc- by upwards of 3,000 participants ily-friendly things to do, along mand. A changing area and free the thrill of a free zip-line ride tion. Participants should bring and onlookers), kicks off with a with signature events like the rental suits and towels will be across the Ice Park, sponsored an adult to sign their paperwork, slide show presentation at the Elite Mixed Ice Climbing Com- also provided courtesy of the by San Juan Mountain Guides. and wear warm clothes, gloves, Main Street Theater from 6:30-9 petition and interactive climbing Ouray Hot Springs Pool. Just Zip-line rides offer an unfor- and hat. Families, along with p.m., followed by an “Icebreak- clinics that cater to seasoned ice for fun, there will even be life- gettable bird‘s-eye view of the all other festival goers, should er Party” at the Ouray Brewery climbers and their fans. guards on duty. icy depths of the Uncompahgre park in the designated Ice Park from 9 p.m.-12 a.m.. “We’re really into people “If anything, people will do Gorge below. parking areas and walk up to the Events continue in town and coming to play,” said MacLeod. it just so someone can take a pic- The 2012 Kids Climbing Kids Wall, or take a shuttle up up at the Ouray Ice Park through Hot tubbing, for example, ture of them soaking at the Ice College will once again offer a from town. Sunday, Jan. 8 (see schedule for has always been part of the fes- Park!” laughed Hot Springs Pool free opportunity for kids ages While children have enjoyed full details). tival’s nightlife. But this year, manager Tom Cavanaugh, who 8-17 to try out the exciting sport free instruction at the KCC for While temperatures have for the first time ever, festival is heading up the project. Prime of ice climbing. Held annually at many years now, this year the been unusually mild in Ouray goers will be able to soak dur- soaking seats during Saturday’s the Ouray Ice Festival, as well as festival is offering free walk- over the past several weeks, ice ing the day as well, while tak- climbing competition will be on a couple of other designated up climbing at the Kids Wall conditions within the cold and ing in all the action up at the Ice among the items offered at the days throughout the winter (infor grown-ups, too. Sponsored shady Uncompahgre Gorge are Park. Soaks will be available Silent Auction on Friday night. cluding Sun., Feb. 12), the KCC by La Sportiva, it’s a great op- the best they have been in years, throughout the weekend during Adding to the creature com- is a fun way for children to get portunity for rank beginners to said Ouray Ice Park president festival hours, in a hot tub filled forts at this year’s fest will be a a taste of what ice climbing is get a taste of the sport. As with Mike MacLeod. This is largely with geothermal spring water new and improved outdoor food all about. The action takes place the Kids Climbing College, all thanks to the expert attention of from the Ouray Hot Springs court area with plenty of seating at the Kids Wall, a beginners climbing equipment and instruc- newly appointed Ice Park Op- Pool. The tub will be located as well as patio heaters to keep area near the Ice Park’s Upper tion are provided free by San Juan Mountain Guides. Even for those not interested in donning crampons and swing- ing an ice ax themselves, the Ouray Ice Festival is a great place to be inspired by others who are passionate about the sport. One not-to-be-missed spectator opportunity happens on Friday, as Ouray native daughter Heidi Duce and her mentor, Malcolm Daly of Paradox Sports, conduct a demonstration at the Ice Park. Duce and Daly, both ampu- tees, will be wired with micro- phones and will talk about their technique and progress on the way up an ice route near the Lower Bridge climbing area.

see ice fest on next page the watch THURSday, JANUARY 5 - WEDNESday, JANUARY 11, 2012 | 17 comp route encounter the most “thought-pro- titleholder from France, Simon Rounding out the suite of lo- from previous page voking” climbing of the route, as Duverney. “He’s climbed some cal competitors this year is the 17th Annual Ouray Anderson puts it, and will have to incredibly difficult routes, so he 20-something Logan Tyler, the first Ice Festival Elite ple to move quickly. “That will exert finesse as well as raw- ath definitely has the guns,” Anderson true Ouray native ever to compete Mixed Ice Climbing make it feel a lot harder,” Ander- leticism. observed. at the Ice Fest. “We are all really Competition son predicted. “The last bit is gently over- Ridgway climber Bryan excited to see Logan jump into the line-up Then comes the route’s crux: hanging, and it’s technically dif- Gilmore should also shine at this mix,” MacLeod said. the icy traverse which will see ficult,” he explained. “The holds year’s competition. “He’s got Many other familiar climbers 1. Dawn Glanc climbers scuttling like upside- are really small. It would be – I quite a few years of climbing the from across the country are also 2. Jen Olson down spiders across Povitica from can’t say impossible, but darn routes around here,” Anderson expected to compete in Ouray this 3. Emily Harrington one side of the gorge to the other. near it – for a rock climber with said. “And his knowledge of how weekend, including sponsored 4. Logan Tyler “It should be real different than bare hands. Ice axes can grab onto to climb on this kind of rock may athletes Sam Elias and Will Mayo, 5. Simon Duverney it, but just. And they’re spaced out give him a bit of an advantage.” who have both had strong show- anything we’ve had before,” An- 6. Sam Elias derson said. “Climbers will have a fair bit; they’re not right next to Among women competitors, ings at the Ouray Ice Festival in 7. Andres Marin to get their axes into the ice on each other.” local Dawn Glanc is expected to the past. the side of the loaf; they won’t be One thing is certain – compet- have a strong showing once more. In all, a total of 15 men along 8. Will Mayo allowed to grab the top.” (Walk- itors will need to draw on reserves She’s bagged the women’s divi- with the three women will be vy- 9. Whit Magro ing across the loaf like a balance of both strength and experience to sion title two out of the past three ing for the title of Ouray Ice Festi- 10. Matt Giambrone beam is also not an option.) do well on the course this year. It’s years, and will be up against Ca- val champ this year. “The bulk of 11. Rob Cordey-Cotter Climbers who successfully anyone’s guess who will win. nadian Jen Olson and Boulderite the field has climbed in the comp 12. Marcus Garcia navigate this bit of treachery Reigning champ Josh Whar- Emily Harrington. before; it’s a very strong field,” 13. Stanislav Vrba then must ascend the upper por- ton (aka J-Dub), who has won “Our women’s field is small, said competition coordinator and 14. Kyle Dempster tion of the route – a smooth, the Ouray Ice Festival competi- but incredibly strong,” said Ouray Ouray Ice Park co-founder Bill 15. Bryan Gilmore tion for three years running, will Ice Park, Inc. Board President Whitt. largely ice-free wall on the 16. Josh Worley south side of the gorge, be- not be returning to protect his title Mike MacLeod. “Dawn, Jen, and The Elite Mixed Ice Climbing 17. Marc Beverly fore topping out beside the Ice again this year. The likely top Emily are elite climbers, and I Competition takes place Saturday, Park’s Lower Bridge. competitor will instead be a hot- can't wait to watch that competi- Jan. 7 at the Ouray Ice Park’s low- 18. Nathan Kutcher Here is where climbers will shot Petzl athlete and World Cup tion unfold.” er bridge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WORKIN’ THE GORGE – Ouray Ice Park Operations Manager Kevin Koprek (left) and Ouray Ice Park, Inc. Board President Mike MacLeod (right) took a look down into the gorge prior to the weekend’s events. (Photo by Samantha Wright) Meanwhile, the park’s Schoolhouse section was packed with climbers on Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost) ice fest from climbing and mountaineering, Evening presenters include who wraps things up with a slide with Cory Richards, and Ice Rev- previous page indoor gear expos, a fundraising the entertaining local climbing show at the ASOLO Awards olution starring Will Gadd (he’s dinner at the Ouray Community duo Andres Marin and Dawn Ceremony. the guy who did the “Endless More wired demos with other Center and silent and live auc- Glanc, iconic Alaskan alpinist Everyone’s invited to the Ascent” fundraiser for the dZi climbing experts are scheduled tions. These are important fund- and photographer Mark West- outrageous “Furball” party, Foundation at the 2010 Ouray Sunday raising events for the Ouray Ice man twentysomething moun- hosted by Petzl and Arc’terx Ice Festival). As evening sets in at the Park, and help to keep the park taineering hotshots Kelly Cord- on Saturday night at the Ouray For more information on the Ice Park, Ouray plays host to free and open to all ice enthu- es and Kyle Dempster, recently Community Center. Movie fans Ouray Ice Park, the Ice Festival nightly social events including siasts, said board member Cory back from an expedition to will want to check out the REEL and the full schedule of events, multimedia presentations about Jackson. Pakistan and Brittany Griffiths, ROCK film tour, featuring Cold go to http://ourayicepark.com,

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For locations, times Shine the Light Memory Walk United Methodist Church, 19 S. and costs, visit weehawkenarts.org. – A walk to honor Melina Yager, Park Avenue, 7 p.m. About 69 miles who died Jan. 7, 2011 due to of the Trail have been identified so WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11 th domestic violence; Delta, 5 and far in Colorado (and 200 in Utah); Connect – A free film about fly- Main Street, 4 p.m. The public is this program, which is free and fishing around the world, from the invited. The walk will progress to open to the public, will focus on the Rigs Fly Shop, Ridgway; 7-8:30 a presentation and refreshments at route into the Uncompahgre Valley p.m. the Bill Heddles Recreation Center. between Delta and Grand Junction. Friends of the Ute Museum An- More info., call 970/249-6250. THURSDAY, JAN. 12 nual Meeting and Potluck Din- Interactive Ice Climbing for ner – Open to all, at the Ute Mu- SATURDAY, JAN. 21 Kids – A free course for ages 8-17, seum, 5 p.m. Attendees are asked Telluride Magic Circle Players Auditions – sponsored by San Juan Mountain to bring a dish to the potluck to be Magic Circle Players Community Guides at the Ouray Ice Park Kids’ thursday, january 5 held prior to the annual meeting, Theatre, 420 S. 12th St., Montrose, Wall; 12 p.m. Bring warm clothes at which new board members will 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The ensemble (ski attire works well) and an adult; The Palm Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty, an official be elected. More info., please call requires 30 actors between the SJMG will supply the equipment. selection of the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, Toronto Film 970/249-9038. ages of 10-18 for its production of More info., visit ourayclimbing. Aladdin JR this June. Explanatory com. Festival and Chicago Film Festival, this Thursday at 7 p.m. SUNDAY, JAN. 8 The bold and provocative directorial debut of Julia Leigh, packets are available at the theatre; Second Sunday Cinema – Take actors must attend one (not both) SATURDAY, JAN. 14 Sleeping Beauty features a phenomenal breakthrough Shelter (2:00; R), Fox Theatre, 1 performance by Emily Browning. The coolly shocking of these auditions. iPhoto Class – A course from lo- p.m. Tickets: $6.50 More info., call cal Mac maestro John Clark on retelling of the classic myth poses its heroine as a rarified 970/626-5568 or go to secondsun- SATURDAY, JAN. 21-SUN- sex-worker, confronting ideas of feminine sexuality with Apple’s digital photo organization/ daycinema.org. DAY, JAN. 22 editing program; Ridgway Town bravado and precision. The film runs two hours, 15 minutes Oil & Pastels Workshop – Value, Hall, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost is $20. and is rated “R.” Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for MONDAY, JAN. 9 colors and temperature, with No sign-up necessary. students. For more info go to telluridepalm.com. Prayer and Meditation – An Barbara Churchley; Around the Ouray Flat Ice Festival – An experiential class that will explore Corner Gallery, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both après Ice-Climbing-Festival-event different forms of prayer and medi- days, $150. Class is limited to from Ouray Parks and Recreation, tation used by different faiths, from eight students. Please call 970/249- including food and beverages, the Universal Interfaith Church. 4243 to reserve. for those who prefer their frozen For more info., call 970/252-0908. white horizontal instead of vertical; TUESDAYS, FEB. 7-APR. 10 Ouray Rotary Park, 11 a.m. Rental WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11 Inside Montrose County – A skates available from the Hot The Science of Beliefs – A class course on how local government Springs Pool. from the Universal Interfaith functions, including presentations Art & Furniture – The opening Church exploring how early beliefs from elected officials and several reception for a show by Dennis influence present thoughts, words county facilities including the and Pam Conrad that runs through and actions, and how we can Montrose County Jail and Justice March 9 at the Ridgway Library; change our beliefs to change our Montrose Center. Applications to take this 4-7 p.m. Three drawings for door lives. For more info., call 970/252- free course are due by Feb. 3. prizes will be held during the re- sunday, january 8 0908. More info., call 970/249-7755 or ception. More info., call 970/626- go to montrosecounty.net. 5252 or visit pamconradart.com. WEDNESDAY, JAN. Chicks With Picks Winter Slide- 11-THURSDAY, JAN. 12 Second Sunday Cinema presents Take Shelter this ANNOUNCEMENTS: show, Ouray Community Center, 7 Sunday, Jan. 8 at the Fox Theatre in Montrose. Oscar Montrose Library Book Sale – Montrose Indoor Winter Farm- p.m., chickwithpicks.net nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road) stars in Used books at bargain prices from ers Market – First and third this Sundance-selected thriller as Curtis LaForche, a small- Friends of the Montrose Library; Saturday of each month through SATURDAY, JAN. 21 town family man who’s determined to protect his wife sale starts at 10 a.m. both days. For April, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., S. First and Introduction to Backcountry (Jessica Chastain) and deaf daughter (Tova Stewart) from more information, call 970/964- Uncompahgre at Centennial Plaza Ski Touring – Ouray office, San 2548. impending disaster. Fueled by disturbing visions of a terrible (former City Council Chambers). Juan Mountain Guides (636 Main Free Developmental Screen- Street, inside Backstreet Bistro), storm, Curtis sets out to prepare for the future by building an THURSDAY, JAN. 12 impenetrable storm shelter in the safety of his own backyard. ings – From Child Find, Montrose and Red Mountain Pass. A 9 a.m.-3 Irish Thunder – An all-new show School District RE-IJ, for children p.m. intensive introduction (of- The film runs 120 minutes and is rated “R.” Showtime is 1 of Celtic music and dance featur- p.m.; tickets are $6.50. More info., call 970/626-5568 or go from birth to age 5. Screenings fered through Weehawken Arts) to ing band FEAST; Montrose Pa- cover gross and fine motor skills; the fundamentals of backcountry to secondsundaycinema.org. vilion, 7:30 p.m., $29 (door). For readiness and social skills; speech skiing in the San Juans, including more info., call 970/241-4579. To and language skills, and vision and equipment selection and usage, ridgway order tickets, go to www.junction- hearing. Written parent or guardian basic snow and avalanche recogni- wednesday, january 11 concerts.com. permission is required. More info., tion skills, transceiver use, more. A Celebration of Giving – The call 970/249-2405. Cost: $60. Various dates and times. Montrose Community Foundation Mending Hearts Hospice Grief RIGS Fly Shop in Ridgway presents a free filmabout For more info., go to weehawke- honors 2012 grant recipients, 5:30- Support Groups - Meet in Mon- narts.org. fly-fishing around the world on Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 7 p.m., at the Cobble Creek Club- trose, Mondays, 1-2:30 p.m. and p.m. Connect introduces a number of new locations, exotic house. RSVP to 970/249-3400. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., 645 S. 5th SUNDAY, JAN. 22- species, and compelling characters that epitomize and St. Contact Don Barr, 240-7734. MONDAY, JAN. 23 SATURDAY, JAN. 14 exemplify the sport of fly fishing. Shot on location in Japan, Introduction to Ice Climbing for Yellowstone National Park, the Yukon Drainage of Alaska, Winter Rim Romp Snowshoe OURAY COUNTY Adults and Youth – Ouray Office, the flats of Cuba, the coast of Maine, and in the wilds of Race and Adventure Hike – San Juan Mountain Guides (636 Tanzania, Africa, this feature-length movie transports A choice of two back-and-out THURSDAY, JAN. 5-SUN- Main Street, inside Backstreet Bis- viewers around the world in search of new waters and courses (a mostly-level 5K course DAY, JAN. 8 tro), and Ouray Ice Park. A half- exhilarating travel experiences. Connect features well-known or a more-rugged 8K snowshoe 17th Ouray Ice Festival, ourayi- day (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) introduction to anglers Greg Vincent, Jeff Currier, Jimmy Bartschi, Craig race) along the South Rim Drive cepark.com the basics of ice climbing, includ- Mathews, Masa Katsumata, Brian Porter, and Captain Eric of the Black Canyon of the Gun- ing crampon and ice tools use, in- Wallace, and more than a dozen different fish species, both nison National Monument; 10 SUNDAY, JAN. 8 troductory movement skills for ice, freshwater and saltwater. As with previous films Drift and a.m., Black Canyon. The routes Meet the Author – Rosemerry and basic top-rope belay skills. All will feature jaw-dropping views of Rise, the cinematography, sound, and feel of Connect come Wahtola Trommer reads from The equipment and boots are included the canyon, as well as vistas of the together in a visual masterpiece that promises to re-set the Miracle Already Happening, her ruin the course tuition. Course for Elk Range, the Grand Mesa and minations on the poet Rumi; Ridg- bar for fly fishing films. adults meets Sunday, Jan. 22, the San Juans, and will be closed way, Cimarron Books, 2-4 p.m. and youth course (ages 10-18) the watch thURSday, JaNUaRy 5 - wedNeSday, JaNUaRy 11, 2012 | 19

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to post your event online, please visit watchnewspapers.com NuggetTheatre.com convenes Monday. This course is felting, which incorporates fabric ficial selection of the 2011 Cannes Friday - Thursday aT 5:30 • 2 hr 7 min • PG offered through Weehawken Cre- into the process; Weehawken Ridg- Film Festival and the Toronto Film ative Arts, and meets several times way, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, ages Festival; Palm Theatre, 7 p.m. Tick- huGO through March 9. For more info., go 16 and up. For more info. or to sign ets: $8 (students $6). Friday - Thursday aT 8:00 • 2 hr 38 min • r to weehawkencreative arts.org. up, go to weehawkenarts.org. FRIday, JaN. 6 The Girl WiTh The tUeSday, JaN. 24 aNNOUNceMeNtS: Free Friday Night at the Movies – ACT Business After Hours – At OneClick Downloadable Audio Mr. Popper’s Penguins (1:34; PG); draGOn TaTTOO A+Y Design Gallery, 513 East Books Available through the Ouray Norwood, the Livery, 7 p.m. WWW.NUGGETTHEATRE.COM Telluride Film FesTival, Telluride FoundaTion, Town oF Telluride Main St., 5:30 p.m. RSVP to Library Website for library patrons. Melancholia (1:58; R) – A film 207 w Colorado avenue 728-3030 970/249-5000. Downloads are free; visit the li- with Kirsten Dunst, Best Actress brary website’s online resources award winner at Cannes, and Char- tUeSdayS, JaN. 24- page at ouray.colibraries.org and lotte Gainsbourg; Palm Theatre, 7 MaR. 20 select the logo for OneClick Digi- p.m. Tickets: $8 (students $6). ARGENTINE Introduction to Woodwork- tal. For a brief tutorial on how to ing – Ridgway Secondary School, use OneClick Digital, visit tinyurl. SatURday, JaN. 7 GRILLE 5:30-8:30 p.m. An introduction to com/7s2bm7r or contact the library Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit – EARLy bIRd $15 ENTREEs the tools and processes needed to for more information. The former Drive By Truckers Thurs. Fri. saT. 5-6 pm design and build a hand toolbox in Free Fly Tying Classes – At RIGS singer-songwriter and his new band; the woodworking tradition for ages Fly Shop and Guide Service, Ridg- Sheridan Opera House, 9 p.m., $25. Rooms fRom $50.00 14 and up. More info., please visit way, Weds.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-12 More info., please visit sheridanop- all winTer long weehawkencreativearts.org. p.m. Classes run through Jan. 28. erahouse.com. Reservations 967-3000 124 S. Hwy 145 Beautiful downtown Rico, CO More info., 970/626-4460. Moonlight Progressive Dinner on wedNeSday, JaN. 25 Free Overview of Mac OS X – A the Valley Floor – Ski, snowshoe, winter hours: Dinner thurs-sat & holiDays, 5-9 p.m. Off the Grid – A free film on fly- class on how to use the Mac’s popu- socialize and eat, 6-8 p.m.; three fishing in Mexico, Alaska, British lar operating system, Ridgway Pub- tables, at three different locations, Columbia and the Western U.S., lic Library, fourth Wednesday of the offering hot apple cider; soup and presented by RIGS Fly Shop, Ridg- month. Please call 970/417-8434 to bread; and, finally, cookies and • sUPPLIEs way; 7-9:30 p.m. sign up. brownies . Call Cindy at 970/708- FFICE • Meditation and Philosophy Class 3786 for info. All are welcome; free. EQUIPMENT SatURday, JaN. 28 – With Tibetan Monk Geshe Phunt- outpost • FURNITURE Apple Computer’s Pages Pro- sok, Ridgway, Integrative Move- SUNday, JaN. 8 gram – How to master this formi- ment Center, Wednesday Evenings Jobs & Jobs – Steve Jobs on how NEXT-DAY AVAILABILITY dable word-processing/page-layout 5:30-7 p.m. Please bring a medita- to live and work, and the Discovery COMPETITIVE PRICING program, from local Mac maestro tion cushion. Donations appreci- Channel’s Mike Rowe on dirty jobs; FREE DELIVERY ON MOsT ITEMs John Clark; Ridgway Town Hall, 10 ated. More info., call 970/249-1488. Norwood, the Livery, 6:30 p.m. This a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $20. No sign up Meditation and Spiritual Dis- screening is free and open to all. TELLURIDE 800-748-2262 officeoutpost.net necessary. course – Satsang with Joi Sharp, Why Look Like a Dead Fish? – A Sundays, 5 p.m. at 202 Pleasant MONdayS, JaN. 9– day of reading and writing with Sufi Drive, Ridgway. Sliding fee scale, MaRch 19 poet Rumi, hosted by Rosemerry $10-$15. For more info., satsang- Historic Ski Tours – With Colo- TELLURIDE MEDICAL Wahtola Trommer; Weehawken withjoi.com, info@wholeheart- rado Ski Hall of Famer Johnnie Ridgway, 10-4 p.m. More info., sangha.org, 970/708-7131. Stevens and his friends; meet at MARIJUANA LICENSING weehawkencreativearts.org. Weehawken Zumba Classes – the Peaks, Level B, 10 a.m. Free. Chicks With Picks Winter Slide- Taught by instructors Kendra Man- Tours will run through the winter, AUTHORITY show, Ouray Community Center, 7 ley and Vicky Hartlein at the new and are sponsored by the Telluride p.m., chickswithpicks.net location: 1900 Main Street (Old Historical Museum. Please RSVP to PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to Biota Building, south entrance). 970/728-3344 ext. 2. Telluride Municipal Code Chapter 6, Article 5, Tellu- MONday, JaN. 30 Call 970/318-0150 or visit wee- Culinary Arts: Soups and Sand- hawkenarts.org. wedNeSdayS, JaN. 11-25 ride Green Room, LLC doing business as The Green wiches – Ouray, Secret Garden Bed Ouray County Museum is closed Sheridan Opera House Tour – A Room is requesting that the Telluride Medical Mari- & Breakfast, 6-9 p.m. Easy, warm- for the season. For more info., visit behind the scenes look at the histor- juana Licensing Authority grant a new Medical Mari- ing wintertime combinations includ- ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org. ic opera house, from the Telluride juana Center License for use at 250 South Fir Street, ing turkey and swiss cheese panini Historical Museum and the Sheri- Telluride, Colorado. The hearing on the above appli- from Harry’s Bar in Venice, as well SaN MIGUel cOUNty dan Arts Foundation; 1:30 p.m. at as Tuscan vegetable soup and Al- This Week’s Nugget Theatre the Opera House. Cost: $10 mu- cation will be heard on January 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM buquerque tortilla soup. More info., Films –The Adventures of Tin Tin seum members ($15 non-members). at Rebekah Hall, 113 W Columbia, Telluride, Colo- weehawkencreativearts.org. (1:47; PG), New Year’s Eve (1:49; rado. The application was filed on August 31, 2011 thURSday, JaN. 12 PG-13). For more info. and times, by Greg Viditz-Ward, P.O. Box 2103, Telluride CO SatURday, FeB. 4-SUN- visit nuggettheatre.com, or call Historic Pub Crawl – A four stop day, FeB. 5 970/728-3030. tour of Telluride’s most raucous 81435 an officer of the applicant. Application infor- Nuno Felting – Learn to make a haunts, from the Telluride Historical mation is available at the Telluride Legal Department, scarf during this two-day workshop thURSday, JaN. 5 113 W. Columbia Ave., 728-2164. by using the Japanese form of wet Sleeping Beauty (2:15; R) – An of- see caleNdaR on page 20 20 | THURSday, JANUARY 5 - WEDNESday, JANUARY 11, 2012 the watch calendar beat to post your event online, please visit watchnewspapers.com calendar from page 19 THURSDAY, JAN. 19 Jan. 11 – Classes include intro- the winter. More info., 970/708- The Reverend Horton Heat – ductory languages, MS Word and 7390 or 970/708-5037. sheet Museum; meet at the museum at Dubbed “perhaps the most popular Excel, internet marketing, advanced Morning Yoga – Wednesdays and MONTROSE 5:30 p.m. Cost: $30 (includes stein psychobilly artist of all time” by social media and non-fiction film- Fridays, 9-10 a.m., Wilkinson Public critics at allmusic.com, The Rever- making. For more information or to Library Program Room. The Porchlights with historic images). An RSVP is required; please call 970-728- end takes the stage at the Sheridan register, go to ucsanmiguel.org. Library Storytime – Bilingual Sat., Jan. 7, Horsefly, 7 p.m. 3344, x2. Opera House at 8 p.m.; $20. With Nordic Skiing Clinic Series – storytime, Thursdays at 11 a.m.; Funkdafari opening act Supersuckers. More Instructional clinics for beginner regular storytime, Mondays, Sat., Jan. 7, RnR Sportsbar, FRIDAY, JAN. 13 info., please visit sheridanopera- classic and beginner-advanced skate Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.; 9:30 p.m. Free Friday Night at the Movies house.com. skiing, 12-1:15 p.m. (unless other- Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.,Wilkinson James Patterson – Midnight in Paris (1:34; PG-13); wise specified). Cost: $80 (rentals: Public Library. Sat., Jan. 14, Horsefly, 7 p.m. Norwood, the Livery, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, JAN. 21 $25 for the series). After school Open Figure Studio – Mondays, Cyrus James, Band of Multi Generation Family Farm- program for kids 8-14 on Weds., 6-8:30 p.m. at the Ah Haa School. Heathens FRIDAY, JAN. 13- ing – A presentation from San 3:30-5 p.m. More info. and times, Registration appreciated; $15/ses- Sat., Jan. 14, Turn of the Century SATURDAY, JAN. 14 Miguel Basin CSU Extension, call 970/728-1144. sion. Call 728-3886. Cancer Support Meetings – At the Knitting Classes/Events – At Saloon, 8 p.m., $20 Infamous Stringdusters and Norwood Fire Station, 10 a.m.-4 Wilkinson Public Library, second Needle Rock Fiber Arts, 320 W. Elephant Revival – Telluride Blue- p.m. Fee: $20 (includes lunch and Tuesday of each month, 5 p.m. Colorado Ave.; call 970/728-3427 or RIDGWAY grass Festival favorites the String- materials). To register, please visit More info., call 970/729-0124. visit needlerock.blogspot.com. Kevin Marquis dusters and indie acoustic quintet coopext.colostate.edu/sanmiguel/ Creative SpACE – Arts and Crafts WPL Tech Guy – Free computer Fri., Jan. 6, Cups, 6 p.m. Elephant Revival; Sheridan Opera ANNOUNCEMENTS: for youngsters. Classes meet in Nor- and smart phone assistance with the Open Mic and Jam House, 9 p.m. $20. More info., Cub Scout Pack 500 Meeting – wood on Tuesdays (ages 7-9) from Wilkinson Library’s Joe Huff; Lob- Sun., Jan. 15, True Grit, 3 p.m. sheridanoperahouse.com. Tuesday, Jan. 10, Elks Lodge, 3:30 3:30-4:30 p.m. More info., aceof- by of Mountain Market on Tuesdays Monday Happy Hour p.m. More info., call 970/708-1264. norwood.org. and in Telluride Room at the Library Every week at Cups SATURDAY, JAN. 14 Telluride Elks Lodge American- Step & Sculpt and Zumba – S&S on Thursdays, 2-3 p.m. Lifesavers Ball – The 2nd annual ism Essay Contest – Eligible stu- meets at the Livery, Norwood, for LuvLight Community Acupunc- fundraiser from the Telluride Emer- OURAY dents must be enrolled in the 5th-8th six weeks beginning Wednesday, ture and Massage Clinic at Ah gency Medical Technician Associa- Funkdafari grades. Entries due by Tues., Jan. Jan. 7 from 5:15-6:15 p.m.; Zumba Haa – Tuesdays from 4:30-7:30 tion and San Miguel County Search Fri., Jan. 6, O’Brien’s Pub, 10. Winners in each division will meets for six weeks beginning Sat., p.m. More info., luvlight.net. and Rescue; Telluride Conference 10 p.m. be submitted to the state contest. Jan. 10 from 6:15-7 p.m. Zumba with Megan – Mondays Center, 7 p.m. More info., call For more info. call 970/708-4803 Telluride Avalanche School from 9-10 a.m. and Saturdays from 970/729-0191 or 970/729-1049. TELLURIDE or email [email protected]. Sub- Course Schedule: Level 1 course, 10-11 a.m. at the Wilkinson Library. Funkdafari mission forms elks.org/programs/ Jan. 6-8; course repeats Feb. 3-5 and SUNDAY, JAN. 15 REGION Thurs., Jan. 5, The Llama, Americanism.cfm. again in March. Level 2 course at Satisfaction – A tribute to the Roll- Calling Young Actors and Actress- Alta Lakes Observatory is in early Story Time, Cortez Public Li- 10 p.m., $5 ing Stones; Sheridan Opera House, Flowtribe es – In grades 2-12 for StagePlay March. More info. and prices, call brary – Theme: Winter Activities. 8 p.m. $20. More info., sheridanop- 970/728-4101. Story Time convenes every other Fri., Jan. 6, The Llama, with Ellen Metrick; rehearsals begin erahouse.com. 3-5 p.m. Weds., Jan. 11 for a March Telluride Figure Skating Club – Friday at 10:30 a.m. for preschool- 10 p.m., $10 16-17 production; no experience Lessons on Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45 ers; older children are welcome to Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit TUESDAY, JAN. 17- needed. Cost: $50. More info., p.m., at the Hanley Ice Rink. More join in the craft at 11:15 a.m. Sat., Jan. 7, Sheridan Opera WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18 aceofnorwood.org. info. or to register, go to tssc.org or House, 9 p.m., $25 Jackie Greene – Americana Talent Show Participants Wanted call 970/729-0913. TO HAVE YOUR EVENT LISTED… Listings The Wailers for the calendar may be submitted to our web pop, blues and soul from singer- – Openings for any talent, all ages, Video Course on Quickbooks – calendar at anytime by going to www.watch- Sun., Jan. 8, The Llama, songwriter Greene, with an opening are still available for the Norwood, Mondays, 10-11 a.m., Norwood, the newspapers.com; click on the calendar and 10 p.m., $30 show from Nicki Bluhm and the Livery Talent Show on Jan. 21 at 7 Livery; $5 per class. follow the prompts. Dated events for the print Tri CO Gramblers; Sheridan Opera House, Telluride Running Club version of the calendar should be emailed p.m. Call 970/327-4016 to register. – Train- separately to calendar@watchnewspapers. Weds., Jan. 11, The Llama, $8 p.m., $25. More info., please Spring Semester at University ing classes from Jill Burchmore/180 com. Deadline for Thursday publication is 10 p.m. visit sheridanoperahouse.com. Centers of the San Miguel Starts Wellness have moved indoors for Monday at noon. No phone calls, please. Euforquestra Thurs., Jan. 12, The Llama, 10 p.m., $10 Good Gravy vttw from page 4 study on which the FIS bases its the University of Salzburg) and in other words, too good. Fri., Jan. 13, The Llama, conclusions. And there were a supported by dj Orthopedics, a My guess is, the FIS real- 10 p.m., $7 skis had about the same built-in few answers there to Nickerson’s global medical device company ized there’s not much they can Infamous Stringdusters, radii as the new FIS shapes, suf- questions. specializing in rehab and regen- do to change the variability of Elephant Revival fered through 17 ski-related sur- The report didn’t say who erative products.” (It turns out dj snow (the No. 1 risk factor) and Sat.-Sun., Jan. 13-14, Sheridan geries, five on one knee, six on made the prototype “less aggres- is DonJoy Orthopedics Global, even less they could do to change Opera House, 9 p.m., $20 the other. “So much for safe ski- sive” skis, or where they were test- whose big seller is the Defiance the athletes (who just want to Frogs Gone Fishin’ ing in the 80s,” Nickerson wrote. ed. But it did include a quote from knee brace. Hmmm.) go fast). So, they’re picking on Sat., Jan. 14, The Llama, He also said that 41 of the top Peter Struger, a retired Austrian The interviews were quite equipment, the only thing they 10 p.m., $7 50 men in the current GS rank- racer and one of the testers: “Due exhaustive, but as far as I could can actually control. Satisfaction, ings, including nine of the top 10, to the geometrical changes, these see, there is no biomechanical or They can change the way they a Rolling Stones Tribute had signed a petition asking the prototype skis were clearly differ- statistical data, no actual num- set courses, and that has been Sun., Jan. 15, Sheridan Opera FIS to rethink its retro directive. ent to ski on and require changes bers on injury rates and their happening for, well, forever, in House, 8 p.m., $20 I did finally find on-line the to the ski technique. But they are causes. The study simply states: an effort to slow skiers down. It definitely skiable.” Whoa! Could “The FIS has deemed injury rates doesn’t work. As I learned from that be any more lukewarm? unacceptable.” former U.S. Ski Team head coach The other testers named were After much crunching of Paul Major, “Manufacturers also retired World Cup racers, two survey answers, the sociolo- can always build a ski to match more from Austria and one from gists came up with four major changes in course design.” Lichtenstein. Four retired racers. injury risk factors, in the order Which is why this effort is so Three from Austria. Hmmm. they were mentioned by respon- nuts, so contradictory. As one of There is no empirical data dents: the snow, the athlete, the the few English language com- from the testers. The actual study equipment, and the course. Even ments in the report said (most • Decking on which the FIS is basing its de- though equipment came in at No. were in German, Finnish, etc.): • Building • Quality cision was published in 2010. It 3, the report stated, “The system “If we’re trying to slow the ath- Maintenance • Painting Caretaking is a work of sociology, a survey ski/plate/binding/boot subcatego- letes down, the equipment com- of 63 people within the ski rac- ry is a key risk factor with abso- panies are going to keep trying to • Roofing • Miscellaneous • Complimentary ing community: 12 athletes, 19 lute high priority.” It went on to find ways to speed them up – they Home Repair • Additions Estimates coaches, 12 race officials/orga- say that the current ski “system,” want to win.” nizers, 10 equipment company so beloved by Ligety and other So, force the manufacturers reps, and 10 “experts.” The inter- racers for its carving precision, is to make skis longer, make them Snow Removal views were conducted in 2006- “too direct in force transmission straighter. Backwards, into the great local references 07 and “led by the Oslo Sports and too aggressive in the ski- future! Kitchen & Bath Remodels (970) 729-0553 Trauma Research Center (and snow interaction.” Too efficient, To be continued . . . the watch thURSday, JaNUaRy 5 - wedNeSday, JaNUaRy 11, 2012 | 21 DISH Dining in the Western San Juans the Watershed education Program A program of the Telluride Institute serving Telluride • Norwood • Nucla • NaTuriTa • Paradox needs your suPPort F•f fundraising goal: $25,000 THE STONE HOUSE (approximate WeP cost of 1 overnight field trip: $600-$1000) 1415 Hawk Parkway Montrose 970 240-8899 The black-and-white kitchen floor tile is about all that remains of DJ’s Diner, to suPPort and increase 2012/2013 Program offerings to teachers late of South Townsend in Montrose. Known for its shiny aluminum façade Go to tellurideinstitute.org and click “DONATE” (and for great burgers and malts), DJ’s has been devoured by the new Stone Checks can be made out to the Watershed Education Program House restaurant, actually physically encompassed by the stone walls and and can be mailed to P.O. 1770, Telluride, CO 81435. heavy wooden doors of a very different dining paradigm. Owners Jack Lud- wig and Jesse Cochran are now proud proprietors of a moderately pricey steak and seafood place with an ambitious menu and a welcoming, come- as-you-are atmosphere. (It reminds this reviewer of the Glenn Eyrie Res- taurant inside its apple orchard on what is now the Walgreens corner, for years Montrose’s go-to place for an intimate anniversary or pre-prom prime rib.) And the links to the past don’t stop there. The Stone House’s executive chef is Chris Fairchild, who literally “grew up learning the trade” at Ouray’s iconic Bon Ton, which was founded in 1977 by Chris’ uncle John Kosh. The pasta and fish are excellent at The Stone House – try the blackened salmon ($19.95) or the flaky hazelnut-crusted mahi-mahi with a Jamaican mango relish ($24.95) – but really, you want to come for the beef. The 10 oz. prime rib ($21.95) is smoke roasted and served with a ruby port jus and tangy apple horseradish. The “baseball cut” New York Strip steak is as tall as it is wide, charbroiled with herbed garlic butter on request. The house salad comes with a sweet crunchy surprise, thin-sliced jícama soaked in grenadine. The home- save our field trips! made croutons and fresh cracked black pepper (if you want it) spice the salad up just right. (For $2.95, you can substitute a marinated pear salad, with shaved Parmesan and candied pecans, or a blue cheese Iceberg wedge.) The garlic-basil mashed potatoes go especially well with the baseball cut. Dessert is big at The Stone House. (Everything is generously sized.) Save room for the Key lime pie or the crème brûlée or the Lemon Italian cream cake (all, $6.95). Dessert specials pop up nightly, like the vanilla ice cream parfait ($6.95) with fresh berries, whipped cream and port wine flavored sabayon custard sauce.

NOT JUST A DINING ROOM The restaurant’s front doors open into a com- fy lounge with fireplace and leather couches. The adjacent bar has just one TV screen (usually tuned to ESPN) but a rainbow choice of pints on tap, LABORATE DURE…LUDITE DURE W ORk HARD…PLAy HARD including brews from Ska, Blue Moon, Sam Adams, Alaskan Amber, and, since this is the Western Slope, Coors and Budweiser too.

NO STYLE POLICE The waiters and waitresses wear jeans and dark denim shirts; the vibe is friendly and casual. But if you wanted to dress up and make an uptown night of it, low lighting and the booths in back can be as romantic as you please. $$ (most entrées between $15.95 and $24.95) Reach Your Peak at 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (10 p.m. Fri.-Sat). A Sunday breakfast buffet is served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Telluride Mountain School Telluride’s i ndependenT school

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By MaRTiNiqUE daviS cernible, as blasts of color envelop visitors, from the robin’s egg blue TELLURIDE – Tweed, the in- front door to the sleek pink and terior design conception of Robyn gunmetal silver stitched leather Shaw and Victoria Crawford, is a “poufs” (Moroccan-style ottomans) study in contrasts. to the warm red and orange tones Eclectic yet flowing, combining of Deb Heffley Jones’ abstract and iNTERiOR aESTHETic – Tweed co-founder Victoria Crawford in the new studio location on South Pine elements that range from vintage to tree paintings hung throughout the Street. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost) modern, capable of transcending the sun-catching studio. traditional with a design approach The Tweed studio has allowed like Sideshow Press’ hand-printed explain, simultaneously – a subtle clothing designer, and Shaw’s at once up-to-date and timeless. Crawford and Shaw to pick and note cards as well as Shaw’s own example of how these two friends- mother was a professional deco- In the words of company found- choose their favorite elements from painted antler centerpieces and cum-business partners share an rator. Crawford, who first arrived er Crawford, “We have a hard time many of their regular designers, Gwyneth Paltrow’s “My Father’s ability to combine their tastes, tal- in 1990, worked as an alpine race describing our look… it just has a including Jonathon Adler, Jamie Daughter” cookbook. ents and even their thoughts into team ski coach and as a waitress at certain aesthetic.” Young, and Dwell Studio, to name Crawford says the Tweed Stu- one shared vision. Honga’s Lotus Petal for nearly a de- Tweed’s aesthetic paradoxes a few. dio, which opened following a Shaw says of their and Craw- cade. After the birth of her daughter are now manifest in Tweed Stu- In character with its owners’ whirlwind move from their Lawson ford’s working relationship: “It’s a four years ago, upon being hired to dio, on South Pine St., a boutique aversion to direct characterization, Hill location this fall, represents the very rare occasion that she shows do design work with Carter Home, showcasing Shaw and Crawford’s Tweed Studio abounds with the culmination of a long-held aspira- me something I don’t like; usu- she realized she had stumbled on divergence from the traditional atypical and one-of-a-kind, like tion of both owners. ally, it’s something I might not have her dream job. mountain-home design theme the azure antique lockers standing “It was always in the back of though of it, and it’s fantastic.” Shaw lived in Telluride from – blending, in Shaw’s words, the against one wall and the collection our minds to do something like this, “Ditto!” Crawford chimes in. 1994-1998, but then spent six old and the new, the fresh and the of iron lanterns on the center table. and finally the opportunity arose,” Both Crawford and Shaw grew years in Manhattan working as a different, the fun and the classic. It also boasts Shaw and Crawford’s she says. up in fashion-forward families – That aesthetic is immediately dis- picks for gifts and objets d’art, “All the stars aligned,” the duo Crawford’s mother was a children’s see TWEEd on next page ‘Shrink-Wrapped’ Villas at Cortina Gets Moving Dallas-Based Firm ca affiliate on Dec. 18, 2011. Eastern contracted to pur- structed condo deal in this en- dos, where nearly $30 million The two-phase condominium chase the property in April 2011, vironment, even if it is the best was invested before the down- Works With Local project is the centerpiece of the and began negotiations with the project in the Telluride market, turn, buying it for a fraction of Brokers to Revive Cortina subdivision, a 23-lot de- Town of Mountain Village to rein- was not an easy task,” said East- that amount. As a testament to its velopment on the Sundance ski state and extend the entitlements ern partner Reiner Brasch. quality, location, and amenities, Stalled $30 Million run and San Joaquin Road. for the project, and set forth a “However, with the support Ritz Carlton previously planned M.V. Development Literally “shrink-wrapped” plan to restart the construction. of the Town and the Building to use Cortina for its entry into mid-construction three years ago, As part of this acquisition, Department, solid insight from the Telluride market, and had Project this move forward is the result of a Eastern teamed up with long- the local brokerage community, contracted to purchase 6 con- year’s worth of work spent collect- time Mountain Village developer, especially the Peaks Real Estate dos prior to the foreclosure. To MOUNTAIN VILLAGE ing approvals from the Town of Randy Edwards, who had origi- team, and local construction ex- us, that said a lot about the vi- – Eastern Partners, the Dallas, Mountain Village, its homeown- nally developed the Cortina sub- pertise from Finbro Construction, sion, the location, the views and Tex.-based real-estate investment- ers association and neighbors. division and was part of the team we were able to get comfortable the amenities that are the Villas and-development company, ac- Following a long fight be- that designed the villas. with the opportunity.” at Cortina. We are very excited quired the four-lot assemblage, tween the project’s original de- Edwards’ market exper- As part of the deal, Brasch to be kicking off the New Year including the partially constructed velopers and investors and the tise was integral to the decision added, “We acquired property, by jump-starting Mountain Vil- Villas at Cortina project in Moun- bank, the bank foreclosed on the to move forward on this proj- improvements, building materi- tain Village, from Bank of Ameri- project in December 2010. ect. “Closing on a partially con- als and two deed-restricted con- see cORTiNa on next page

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And to that politics; establishing peace is the Candy Bowers, 62, of Friday Beach, Calif., daughter Jennifer one “lower elementary” class for end, Montessori schools let chil- work of education.” To that end, Harbor, Wash., former long-time (Gavin) Williams of San Antonio, grades 1-3. “Eventually,” Shima dren choose their own activities Montessori classrooms value or- co-owner of The Coachlight Res- Texas, granddaughter Emma Wil- said, “we’d like to add a [pre- and timetables from hundreds of der and harmony. taurant in Ouray, and former co- liams of San Antonio, and many primary] toddler class.” possibilities. Classrooms include Once Jensen and Shima owner of The Powder House res- dear family and friends spread Gail Jensen is a Colorado kids of different ages, typically found their Ridgway lot they taurant in Telluride, passed away throughout the U.S. native, who ran a Montessori in three-year spans: 0-3, 3-6, 6-9 hired contractors Jonathan Dis- in San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 13. For further details of her pass- School in Manhattan Beach, Ca- and so on. Older children help coe and Ralph Lowery to prepare The Fullerton, Calif., native suc- ing and announcement of upcom- lif., before retiring to Ridgway the younger kids with their work; the site. They removed what had cumbed after a 4 1/2 year battle ing services, please visit http:// in 2000. Daughter Wendy took a younger children socialize with, been a graceful old house from with brain cancer. www.caringbridge.org/visit/can- degree in English literature and and learn from, the older kids. one side of the lot (“Yeah, grace- She is predeceased by her hus- dybowers. then attended the Montessori In- Montessori teachers are “mod- ful until you touched anything; it band Robert “Butch” Bowers (a Tel- Multiple services will be stitute in Washington, D.C., be- eling a Renaissance person of was falling apart,” Discoe said), luride native), father David Lowrey, held: at Friday Harbor, Wash., fore getting her master’s in edu- broad interests,” according to the and dug the foundation. Ridgway and brother Charles Lowrey. sometime around Jan. 21; in Long cation from Loyola University. organization’s website. builder Eric Dickerson will do She is survived by her moth- Beach, Calif., in mid-spring; and She worked with her mom at the Maria Montessori believed the actual building. er Jane (Charles) Walsh of Long in Ouray, sometime in July. school in California, and moved in a young child’s ability to “We’re using SIPs panels,” to Ridgway with her husband and “effortlessly [assimilate] the Shima said, “so it’ll go up re- two small children last August. sensory stimuli of his or her ally fast.” SIPs are Structural tweed from page 22 us up,” Crawford says. “We heard this was a good environment.” She called this Integrated Panels, a sandwich Shaw adds that the company’s time” to build a school, Shima quality “absorbent mind,” and it of insulating foam between two design consultant and sales man- mission – to make great design ac- said, given the closing last year of became a key tenet of her first layers of structural board. ager for Vitra, overseeing design cessible to all sensibilities and bud- long-time daycare provider Miss school, her Casa dei Bambini, “[Ridgway designer] Lynn projects like the headquarters for gets – has only been strengthened Brandy’s, amid a general dearth in 1907. A teacher doesn’t make Kircher did the original design USA Today. Returning to Tellu- by Tweed’s newest venture into the of daycare and early childhood assignments or dictate what to consulting. And then [architect] ride in 2004, she dabbled in design retail sector. education in the area. study or read, “nor does she set John Baskfield took over. We work locally, including a line of “Half of the battle, design-wise, A Montessori School is much a limit as to how far a child fol- think it’s going to be something women’s clothes for the Telluride is that people don’t know where to more, of course, than a childcare lows an interest.” Montessori beautiful within the residential AIDS Benefit. find things,” Shaw says. “We can center. It is a nearly century-old schools are non-competitive and community of Ridgway, and So Crawford jumped at the help with that, whether it’s some- system of education developed give no grades. within the downtown commu- chance to purchase the Carter thing as simple as finding a bench nity.” Home Interiors business in 2007, for the end of a bed, or as complex Especially beautiful, no and soon hired Shaw, who soon be- as a whole-home renovation.” cORtiNa from page 22 “You add that to ideally sized doubt, to young families cur- came an operating partner. Tweed is open daily. For units in the 1700-3100 square rently without options for their The company’s latest move, to more information visit their web- lage’s most visible stalled proj- foot range, true trail-side ski ac- pre-school and early-school age So. Pine St., has been invigorating, site, tweedinteriors.com, or call ect,” added Brasch. cess, Core-type amenities in a children. they say. “The store has freshened 970/728-8186. Work will focus initially private enclave, and a unique, on the 12 units in Phase 1, the well-appointed design, and that pool, great room, spa rooms and all adds up to great opportunity other amenities, beginning in the in a distressed condo market. spring-summer building season, We think that Cortina will lead with a hoped-for 2012-2013 ski it back.” season Phase 1 delivery date. Eastern has developed resort “We will have the best product projects throughout Texas and available in Mountain Village,” Georgia, including country club said Roger Johnson, head of in- and golf courses, marinas and vestment for Eastern. lake front resorts, and has in- “Cortina’s knoll-top location vestment experience in more tra- boasts some of the biggest views ditional land, residential, multi- I have ever seen,” said Chris family and retail projects across Cooper, another Eastern partner. the South and Southwest.

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The chal- ing a booth at the summer farmers’ Pounds relocated to Telluride from lenge is how to make that go on the market to exhibit a rotating display Berkeley, Calif., where she man- ground. Ah Haa needs someone to of artists’ work and provide an on- aged intellectual property for the be a leader and make that happen. site art project for kids. Ah Haa will University of California at Berke- That’s where I come in.” also continue celebrating October as ley. With an interest in bioethics, After jumping into her new The Art of Being a Woman month, her academic and professional work role at the school in early Decem- which culminates in a Bra Invita- has focused on the intersection of ber, Pounds was already on task to tional and Bra-vo fashion show and leading-edge science and technol- introduce a strategic plan, business auction at the New Sheridan Bar, ogy, law and humanities. She has a plan, vision and implementation where local men strut the bar-top B.A. in Philosophy from Colorado components in the first quarter of runway modeling bras decorated College and a Juris Doctorate from NEW EXEcUTiVE diREcTOR Jodi Pounds joins the Ah Haa School 2012. Among her goals are sev- by members of the Telluride com- the University of Minnesota. with plans to “grow it and grow it.” (Courtesy photo) eral projects, some as simple as munity. Funds raised benefit not “I see art and science as impor- establishing better exterior light- only the Ah Haa School, but also tant avenues for understanding, in- term financial obligation to go with students to Telluride in the fall and ing on the building to give it more the San Miguel Resource Center spiration, awe and creative expres- it), the school has not only been re- spring for a semester of, say, paint- visibility, and as broad as building (which provides domestic violence sion,” said Pounds. “Tapping into defining and refining itself, it’s also ing, jewelry or film. Ah Haa’s mod- partnerships with other nonprofits intervention services, prevention those sources is key to confronting in the midst of a substantial capital el for this program is their already to create more opportunities for the education, support and advocacy), and solving challenges on a global campaign. successful American Academy of public to take part in Ah Haa’s pro- and the Breast Cancer Fund. scale and also to living life to the “The board [of directors] has Bookbinding, an internationally grams. For example, Pounds foresees “We’re only here to be in ser- fullest on the personal scale. So, set a high bar for me, which I known, degree-oriented bookbind- establishing a relationship with the vice,” said Pounds. shifting my focus from science to think is really good,” said Pounds. ing and book conservation school Telluride Adaptive Sports Program, “There’s no real trail for what art feels very fluid.” “There’s an immense opportunity that graduates professional-level wherein Ah Haa would open its doors I’m doing,” said Pounds about her Pounds arrives on board at a vi- to take this fundamental piece of binders and book conservators. to provide art classes to disabled transition from large-scale univer- tal point in the Ah Haa School’s 21- the Telluride community and grow “AAB is our model, that’s what athletes and their families at a dis- sity to small town art school. But year history as Telluride’s beloved it and grow it.” we want to replicate” by offering counted rate. “We want to become so far, “It feels really good to feel community art school. Since the To that end, one of Pounds’ first more rigorous fine arts classes to a venue for understanding in both like I’m having a bigger impact on acquisition of the town’s historic goals for 2012 is to embark on an ac- students outside of the Telluride directions for people of all abilities a smaller organization… I feel like depot building in 2007 (and a long credited art program that will bring region, said Pounds. So far, “We to be striving,” Pounds said. For we’re on the cusp of exploding into TASP’s Women’s Wounded War- an international art school…To be a rior retreat (directed at wounded part of that transition is exciting.” women veterans), the school plans To learn more about Ah Haa’s from page 13 Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit have call for. Having played over iSBELL to open its space for yoga and programs, call 970/728-3886 or released two albums, Jason Isbell four hundred shows together as movement classes as well as art. visit ahhaa.org next three albums. In April of 2007, and The 400 Unit (2009), and most a band has given Isbell and the Isbell announced that he was no recently, Here We Rest (2011). guys an innate sense of one an- longer a member of The Drive-By As with the first album, the other and they are gelling into a Truckers and would be pursuing a 400 Unit shines in Here We Rest. truly great band. solo music career. He has since then Keyboard player Derry deBorja, There is more straight-out rock recorded two solo albums, and in guitarist Browan Lollar, bassist and roll guitar on the more recent 2009 compiled a group of Alabama Jimbo Hart and drummer Chad album, Here We Rest, and thus a musicians to form an all-star rock, Gamble play with either the fe- part of their live shows. In addi- folk and blues band: The 400 Unit. rocity or subtlety that the songs tion, Isbell embraces more of an acoustic, traditional country music sound than he had in the past. “When you come from Ala- bama, that country soul music is in the water,” Isbell says. “I’ve always loved it and been proud of it, but there’s always been this sense of proving that you were capable of more than just that. If I was go- Players assemble around the eponymous patient in ing to create an album that gave MaGic ciRcLE the Montrose theater group’s Whose Life Is It Anyway?, which runs listeners a sense of the place, I felt weekends, Jan. 13-28. 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elle from page 4 can families this Christmas, our kids on Christmas. And so I buy get gifts for our kids, and our of Whatever toys? I asked her. already overstuffed toy box re- more crap for them. And all that house still seemed like a disas- Especially the Best of Whatever out of the “Silly Hair” style, ceived its obligatory influx of crap gets scattered across the ter,” she said. toys, she assured me. which my mom had read were shiny new Best of Whatever toys. living room like irksome little Um, excuse me? Did I hear “We just explained to them the best. (Gotta love Grandma And all my 4-year-old considers scabs, only to be lost, broken or that right? You didn’t get gifts that Christmas is about being for at least doing her research.) worthy of note is “the stuff that shoved into a dusty corner and for your kids on Christmas? Is together, with your family and We all agree this doll is dumb, grows in the bathtub.” forgotten about. Except, oddly, that possible? Is there some ad- the people you love,” my friend as far as plastic dolls with huge I have this seesaw battle the rubber snakes and stuff that dendum to the all-powerful By- said. “So instead of opening bobbly heads and locks like presents, we asked the kids what Medusa goes. they wanted to do, as a family, Nor does Elle mention the on Christmas.” wee-little Squinkies she found So as a gift to their children, wrapped up under the tree. Yes, my girlfriend and her husband she got those too. Even though I Unfortunately, no vaccine exists that will spent the day doing only what vowed that those choking-hazard their kids wanted to do with size figurines were also too ri- prevent parents from being convinced that them. Sledding. Eating pop- diculous to pay money for, even corn. Watching movies. Togeth- if a daughter begs and pleads they need to buy more crap for their kids on er, with the people they love. As for them…those came from me. a family. When I discovered you can put Christmas. And so I buy more crap for them. I hung up the phone, awed them in their own camper-van and intrigued. And a little bit that comes with a surfboard afraid. This no-gift-giving rack, I immediately warmed thing… could it be real? And up to these small squishy figu- more importantly, could I do it? rines. Yet only weeks after their with myself every gift-giving grows in the bathtub. laws of Parenting that I didn’t Could I resist the all-powerful debut, many of those too have occasion. My logical brain tells I spoke with a girlfriend know about, that allows one to Christmas consumer author- disappeared into the vortex all me that we need more toys like after Christmas, and had been simply eschew this loathsome ity, sponsored by the Best of miniature figurines get sucked we need a case of the chicken lamenting to her the disordered institution? Whatever, imposing its bank into at our house. Into the vac- pox. Unfortunately, no vaccine state of affairs at my house fol- She explained that yes, in- account-draining rules on my uum cleaner? Down the drain? exists that will prevent parents lowing the gift-opening glut- deed, it is possible to opt-out family holiday after holiday? Again, I’m stumped. from being convinced that they tony. of the thoughtless toy buying I, thankfully, have 12 months So like the rest of Ameri- need to buy more crap for their “I know – we didn’t even and gift-giving. Even the Best to figure that out. 28 | THURSDAY, january 5 - wednesday, january 11, 2012 the watch KURA Community Radio Thank you Ouray County for your great support.

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24 25 26 Across 74 Pola of the 136 Fictional planet 15 Ref’s decision 1 Arthur Honegger’s silents in “Flash 16 Aid for making a 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 “A Christmas 76 Decoration on a Gordon” 91-/100-Across ___” 91-/100-Across 138 “Incidentally 17 Cyclist’s offer 34 35 36 37 38 39 …” 8 Staring intently 77 Mistreat 18 Merge 140 Drive-thru 13 “Scrooged” actor 79 Predispositions 19 Vintage records 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Robert sandwich order 82 Score after deuce 21 Fan’s fixation 20 Add a musical 84 “Hairspray” role 141 Crudités platter 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 track to, e.g. centerpiece 22 Popeye’s ___’ 86 Young business Pea 55 56 57 58 59 21 Destroyed partner? 145 Delicious 23 Noted bride of 146 Org. in Tom 29 Fun-house 90 Bay Area airport, sounds 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 1969 in shorthand Clancy novels 24 Model for an art 147 Maternity ward 32 Elves, to Santa: 91 With 100-Across, Abbr. 70 71 72 73 class, say image revealed figures 35 ___-12 25 “Stop stalling!” by connecting 149 Coffee order 74 75 76 77 78 26 Approach like an the circled 151 Stipulations 37 Part of many a eagle letters 153 Pacino and science course 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 27 Baptism, e.g. alphabetically Bundy 38 “___ Misérables” 95 Mozart’s 154 Eponymic town 39 ’70s TV 90 91 92 93 94 95 28 Kid’s block birthplace: Abbr. 30 Cozy footwear of production co. 96 “Miracle on 34th Cambridgeshire 41 Mao 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 31 “I could ___ Street,” e.g. 155 Mediterranean contemporary horse!” 99 Medium skill capital 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 33 Japanese stringed 42 “Santa Baby” 100 See 91-Across 156 Skip across the singer instrument water’s surface 111 112 113 114 115 34 Journalist Joseph 101 Cold war fighter 45 Camaro ___-Z 102 2001 film in 157 Certain pass: 46 Paradise 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 36 Clearly happy which 91-/100- Abbr. 39 Goes for the 47 Bulbous plant Across is a 158 Radio abbr. part 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 gold? character 159 Guinness suffix 40 Spice organizers 48 Butter alternative 104 Horsed around? 160 1-Down’s 134 135 136 137 138 139 43 Lose intensity 106 Shake up warning 49 Actor Foxx 44 Fencing position 109 Special ___ 161 Mandatory coll. 52 Bickering 140 141 142 143 144 145 47 Crunchy snack 111 Chess champ course 53 High praise bit Mikhail 162 Capt.’s guess 54 Storage unit 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 50 Storage units 57 Friend ___ friend 112 “Honey in the 153 154 155 156 51 Piccadilly Horn” trumpeter Down 58 Deaf talk: Abbr. RELEASE DATE:RELEASE 1/1/2012 movers 113 “___ framed!” 1 Hooded menace 61 You are: Sp. 157 158 159 160 161 162 55 Roman “olive” 115 Some toy 2 Benefit 63 Serving well? 56 “Make ___!” batteries 3 “Drat!” 64 Public health 58 “Unto us ___ is 116 Beta preceder agcy. 4 91-/100-Across, 135 Capital of given” 119 Tone quality, in often 65 French pronoun 83 How Santa’s 105 16th-century 117 Relaxer for 59 Salt flats locale music reindeer are monarch credited Santa Belarus 5 Nabokov novel 66 Have with presenting 60 Carnivore’s love harnessed 118 Recovering 136 Boss’s notes 121 Stuck 6 Rock’s Jethro ___ 67 Composer Max 91-/100- after injury, say 62 Components 123 Wall St. deal 85 Slights, say Acrosses to 137 Bouquets 7 Proficient 69 Sit still? 87 Buster? guests 120 Swab 68 Getaway 126 Singer Mitchell 122 White lie 139 Iraq’s Aziz planner? 8 Year in San Juan 71 Calf-length 88 Winter bird 107 Sr.’s test 128 Bronx and 9 “The Little dresses feeder food 123 Small boat 141 Roman 950 70 Newfangled Central Park 108 Light head? danger 142 Table d’___ attractions Mermaid” fellow 72 Hawaiian porch 89 Terse reproofs 71 Actress Andie 110 “The 91-/100- 124 Some pudginess 143 Nile deity 129 ___ good turn 10 Cafeteria variety 75 Stormed 92 Radiate Across,” for one 73 Like some lines 125 Arm extension? 144 Baby boxer, e.g. 132 Prepare, as 11 Mineral in 78 Star of 93 Mob turncoat 112 “John Adams” For any three answers, healing crystals “Gunsmoke”? airer 127 Sale item abbr. 146 Bopper eggnog 94 ___ B’rith 129 Fails to call from a touch-tone 133 Partridge’s 12 Rocker Brian 79 Cellar, in 97 Cousin ___ 114 Plopped down 148 Maven phone: 1-900-285-5656, 13 Video game classifieds on Santa’s lap, 130 Carry-___ $1.49 each minute; or, preferred tree 98 Californie, e.g. e.g. 150 Brit’s oath island 80 Get an ___ effort 131 Spies, e.g. with a credit card, 1-800- 134 Navigational 102 Tunisian seaport 116 Slumber party 133 Chem. class 152 Masseur aid 14 W.W. II 81 De ___ (anew) employer 814-5554. battleship 103 Males togs measures Crossword answers are on page 50 the watch thURSDaY, janUaRY 5 - weDneSDaY, janUaRY 11, 2012 | 29 pRofeSSionalS to join thiS page topgo to watchnewS papeRS.com & c lick on DiR ectoR ieS (or call 970-728-4496) CONSTRUCTION HOME SERVICES

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I'm guessing that By Rob Brezsny need to become what you want to be. that you precisely identify and vigor- tory ever broke that barrier until May 2012 is going to be a Thomas Nast PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The ously harness your obsessions. Please 6, 1954, when Roger Bannister raced kind of year for you Librans. The lentless concentration. You have to coming months will be a time when note I'm not saying you should allow a mile in three minutes, 59.4 seconds. work you do and the ripples you set rise up and rebel against the nonstop you'll thrive by seeking out novel your obsessions to possess you like Since then, lots of athletes have done in motion are likely to last a long flood of trivial chaos and meaningless ideas, using new words, and regarding demons and toss you around like a it and the record has been lowered by time. So I suggest you choose the in- events you're invited to wallow in. your imagination as an organ that's as rag doll. I'm not advising you to fall another 17 seconds. In fact, the sub- fluences you unleash with great care You have to overcome the hard-core important to feed as your stomach. down in front of your obsessions and four-minute mile is now regarded as a and integrity. cultural conditioning that tempts you In that spirit, I'm offering you a slew worship them like idols. Be wildly standard accomplishment for middle- SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “If to assume that suffering is normal and of freshly made-up terms that'll help grateful for them; love them with distance runners. I suspect that in 2012 you're in a good relationship, chances the world is a hostile place. It's really tease your brain in ways that are in your fiery heart fully unfurled; but you will accomplish your own version are you're bored out of your mind,” quite unnatural to train yourself to be alignment with the upcoming astro- keep them under the control of your of Bannister's feat – a breakthrough spouts comedian Chris Rock in his peaceful and mindful; it's essentially a logical factors. They all come from fine mind. that once seemed crazy difficult or be- show Never Scared. “All good rela- great rebellion against an unacknowl- the very NSFW dictionary at http:// TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Ev- yond your capacity. tionships are boring. The only exciting edged taboo. Here's the good news: tinyurl.com/Dixtionary. 1. Assymec- eryone is a genius, but if you judge LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Back in relationships are bad ones. You never 2012 will be an excellent time for you tricity: energy generated by lopsided- a fish by its ability to climb a tree it 1958, 17-year-old Bob Heft created know what's going to happen tomor- to do this work. ness. 2. Enigmagnetic: a person who will spend its whole life believing a 50-star American flag for a high row when you're in a bad relationship. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): More attracts mysteries. 3. Indumbnitable: it is stupid.” Rumor has it that this school project. Hawaii and Alaska You never know when they're gonna and more musicians and authors are incapable of being dumbed down. 4. pithy observation was uttered by were being considered for U.S. state- walk through the door and say, 'Hey, choosing to self-publish. That way Beneviolent: helpful chaos. 5. Faux- Albert Einstein. I bring it to your at- hood at that time, and a new design you gave me crabs.' That's exciting!” they retain the full rights to their cre- bia: a fake fear. 6. Craptometry: abili- tention, Taurus, because you'll be was needed to replace the old 48-star Rock is making a satirical overstate- ative work, keeping it from being ty to see through all the BS. 7. Adore- smart to keep it in mind throughout flag. Heft's teacher originally gave ment, but it does contain grains of controlled and potentially misused by gasm: when you treasure someone to 2012. According to my astrological him a grade of B- for his work. But truth. Which is why, in accordance a record label or publishing company. the point of ecstasy. analysis, you will have an excellent when his model was later selected with the astrological omens, I deliver One example is singer-songwriter Terri ARIES (March 21-April 19): “It is opportunity to identify and hone and to be the actual American flag, the the following request to you: In 2012, Hendrix, who owns all 14 of her mas- surely a great calamity for a human express your specific brilliance. So it teacher raised his grade to an A. I cultivate stable relationships that are ter recordings. She lives by the motto, being to have no obsessions,” said is crucial that you eliminate any ten- suspect that a similar progression is boring in all the best ways. dency you might have to see yourself in store for you in the coming year, SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): as being like a fish whose job it is to Leo. Some work you did that never Once every decade or so, you're asked climb a tree. received proper credit will finally be to make a special point of practicing GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In his accorded the value it deserves. forgiveness and atonement. Accord- book Priceless: How I Went Under- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Greek ing to my reading of the astrological cover to Rescue the World's Stolen philosopher Plato suggested that we omens, that time will be the next few Treasures, former FBI agent Rob- may become more receptive to spiri- months. I think it'll be quite important ert K. 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