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hopeFuls – Presidential hopeful Barack Obama appeared in Grand Junction at the Cross Orchards Historic Site on Monday morning, Sept. 15 to speak to a swing-state crowd about the economy and other issues. Over 45 Ouray County Democrats attended the event. The Ouray County Watch has posted a story at ouraycountywatch.com. More coverage will follow in Friday’s edition of The Telluride Watch. (Photo by Christopher Pike) Fall Rolls In and Haying Colorado’s Season Wraps Up Proposed New Haying a Steadfast rancher Cliff Ary, “You only get Grass is the primary hay crop one cutting of hay a year at this grown in the county, including Element of Ranching elevation.” So ranchers want to timothy grass, clover and orchard Roadless Rule Economy, Lifestyle make that one cutting count. grass. Ranchers at lower eleva- Irrigation begins early in the tions such as Montrose, Delta and Millions of Acres Could Be Opened to by eriN raley summer. Ary wets his 120-acre Grand Junction have the luxury of fields three to four times over growing alfalfa as well as grass Roads, Drilling, Power Lines OURAY COUNTY – The on- the season. He then starts cutting hay, and they are able to fit in a by christiNa callicott set of fall brings crisp air, golden around July 25 and, depending few cuttings a season. leaves and a fresh dusting of snow on the weather, lets the hay sit Sixty-one-year-old Henry on the peaks. The green fields of for two to three days. Ary then Potter has spent his whole life RIDGWAY – With four million acres at stake throughout Colo- summer, with their tall lush grass- rakes, bales and stacks in the same ranching in the region. Potter has rado, the Forest Service’s new proposed roadless rule has environmen- es, are now reduced to stubble. day, but he’s hardly alone in this to grow enough hay to feed 225 talists, recreationists, hunters, and fishermen up in arms over what they Ranchers have been working process. mother cows for the entire winter. see as potential threats to some of the state’s most pristine, unfragment- tirelessly since July to cut, cure, “This is still a family opera- “You spend all summer grow- ed, unimpacted lands, as well as the waters that flow from them. bale, and stack hay to sustain their tion,” said Ary. “My wife runs the ing it and all winter feeding it,” The management history of the nation’s roadless areas dates back cattle through the winter. baler, our daughter rakes and my According to long time local son-in-law helps me stack.” see hayiNg on page 15 see roadless on page 10

The Bush administration is rushing this rule in an attempt to give away even page page more of our public lands to industry before it leaves office. 7 9 – Amy Mall, senior policy analyst with the Natural Resources Defense Council 2 • OCW | tuesday, september 16, 2008 the ouray county WatCh regiOn Crucial Grand Canyon Sandbars Have Rapidly Eroded

PHOENIX (AP) – Newly The requirement says that flood created sandbars as large as enough sediment to be deposited helped speed the extinction of built-up sandbars crucial to when Lake Powell has extra football fields. But the sandbars along the shoreline – about ev- four fish species and push two wildlife in the Grand Canyon water, some of it needs to be re- began shrinking in April and ery one to two years. others near the edge. have rapidly eroded in the last leased to Lake Mead on the Ar- by August, appear to be much Since 1963, the Glen Can- The sediment provides a four months, some shrinking izona-Nevada line. The require- smaller, about the same size they yon Dam has blocked sediment habitat for plants and animals, back to the size they were before ment is designed to ensure that were before the flood. from the Colorado from flowing builds beaches for campers and a costly manmade flood. Colorado River states all get an Four to five times the normal downstream, turning the once river runners and helps protect Torrents of water were re- equal share of water. amount of water was released muddy and warm river into a archaeological sites from the leased from the Glen Canyon cool, clear environment that elements. Dam on the Arizona-Utah line in March to mimic natural flood- ‘Circumstances conspired against ing and rebuild sandbars along the 277-mile stretch of river in our being able to protect the the Grand Canyon, where the Colorado Senate ecosystem was forever changed beaches as long as we had hoped.’ by the dam’s construction more than four decades ago. – Superintendent Steve Martin Officials had expected - ero Candidates Talk sion following the three-day flood, but they hadn’t expected Lake Powell rarely has ex- from the dam during the flood, so much so fast. tra water because of extended picking up sediment and depos- Health Care “Circumstances conspired drought, but a wet winter led iting it in sandbars. The 20 per- against our being able to protect to the highest water level in the cent higher flows this summer KEYSTONE, Colo. (AP) – credit toward their insurance. the beaches as long as we had reservoir in six years. That trig- then washed away much of it. Senate candidates Mark Udall Udall touted comprehensive hoped,” Grand Canyon National gered the requirement in April, a Compounding the erosion is the and Bob Schaffer agreed Satur- health care reform, including Park Superintendent Steve Mar- month after the three-day flood practice of sending more water day on the need for better access expanding the children’s health- tin said Tuesday. “Substantial in the Grand Canyon. through the dam in the daytime to affordable health insurance insurance program, providing erosion has occurred.” Between April and Sept. 1, to maximize power generation, but supported different ways to families with health-tax credits, The accelerated erosion is officials increased flows from then trimming output at night. reach that goal. providing small-businesses ac- the result of a requirement to the Glen Canyon Dam by 20 Martin said some benefits Rep. Udall, a Democrat, and cess to private and public health release extra water from Lake percent. Time-lapse videos tak- remain from the three-day flood, former Congressman Schaffer, a care pools, banning the practice Powell, said John Hammill, chief en by the U.S. Geological Sur- and despite the erosion, more Republican, discussed medical of barring people from purchas- of the Grand Canyon Monitoring vey of two sections of the Grand floods should be released into issues during the Colorado Medi- ing health insurance because of and Research Center. Canyon show that the three-day the canyon whenever there’s cal Society conference Saturday, pre-existing conditions, and di- Sept. 13 in Keystone. recting the federal government Schaffer talked about having to barter for lower prices on pre- similar industries form a coali- scription drugs. tion to purchase health insurance, Both candidates indicated the ability to purchase insurance that Medicare needs some re- nationwide and a refundable tax- forms, and both supported an- credit program that would allow titrust laws against insurance low-income patients to apply the companies.

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M-606092 T-23031 $330,000 Each Ofﬁ ce Independently Owned and Operated M-607418 T-23134 $3,800,000 M-609312 $295,000 4 • OCW | tuesday, september 16, 2008 the ouray county watch commentary You Can Call Me Gramps today, he pushed his perfect, minia- the women pinching him and pat- The name Alexander comes And I hope their birthing experience ture toes out beyond his swaddling ting him, helping him to clear his from Ellen’s mother, Alexandria, is as astonishing, as miraculously blanket, and his perfect, tiny fingers lungs. The brief display, like a to- known as Zandria or Zan. The Rob- normal as Cloe and Adam’s was. up by his ears, and quivered. Need- tem, of the amazing placenta. And in comes from my father, whose I do find it ironic in the ex- less to say, he is perfect. everyone was welcome to be there real name is Robert, but has always treme, though, that Grandma Sar- Mother and son (and father, and participate. Adam and Cec- been known in the family as Robin, ah told the enquiring media that Adam) are doing fine on the Mother ily held Cloe’s legs while she was a handle that reminds me still of the decision to have the baby was and Baby floor in the new wing at pushing. Adam snipped the umbili- Robin Hood, Robin the Good. entirely Bristol’s. And that as Vice University of New Mexico Hospi- cal cord. I have no idea, of course, what President she will work to make Vi e w t o t h e We s t By Peter Shelton tal, Albuquerque, the same hospital This was a far cry from the Bristol Palin and Levi Whats- abortion illegal in the future, and where Cloe works as a radiologist. experience Ellen and I had when hisname will decide to name their thus eliminate the choice her own Alexander was born in one of the Cloe was born. Montrose Hospi- child. It’s none of my business. daughter enjoyed in 2008. I promised myself I would not spacious rooms on the Labor and tal in 1977 had not quite emerged mention Sarah Palin ever again. Or Delivery floor. So spacious that, at from the 19th century. There was at least not any more than was abso- one point with 10 people in there no birthing room, and the nurses Letter to the Editor lutely necessary. And I’m sticking including doctors, interns, med stu- didn’t think it was proper for me, to that. But I did want to recognize dents, nurses, expectant mother, fa- the father, to be in the same room one thing, politics aside, that we ther, grandma, grandpa, and Cloe’s with Ellen while she was in labor, A Closer Look at ered corruption in her own party, share. fought big oil companies for a bet- Sarah Palin says that she is Palin’s Record ter deal on a gas pipeline, raised thrilled in advance at becoming a This was a far cry from the experience taxes on oil production, and cut tax first-time grandmother, and I am Editor: rates on property. thrilled to now be a grandfather. Ellen and I had when Cloe was born. I believe the saying goes that Unlike Gov. Palin, Sen. There are a few differences. She is Montrose Hospital in 1977 had not one should remove the log from Obama has no record of difficult 44 and trying to get herself elected his own eye before he takes the accomplishments in government, Vice President of the United States. quite emerged from the 19th century. speck from his brother’s. In Chris- has never gone against his own Her unmarried, five-months-preg- tina Callicott’s case, it is more like party on any significant issue, and nant daughter, Bristol, is 17. I am an I-beam that needs removing has not uncovered any corruption. 59, trying unsuccessfully to imagine sister, Cecily, there was still room never mind delivery. first. If Palin’s record still seems thin to life on social security. My daughter, to pace. Luckily, our doctor was the How can she possibly claim Callicott, then she must have one Cloe, is 31. She has been married Everything happened in that formidable John Peters, who kept that Sarah Palin’s greatest achieve- heck of a record herself, the likes for three years, and she has a good one room infused with blue-sky a machine gun on the floor of his ment in politics is being a two-term of which the rest of us, Obama in- job. She’s a doctor. New Mexican light and the ampli- office in Norwood and bestrode the mayor of a town, which she mis- cluded, can never compare. Alexander Robin Bucklin be- fied sound of the baby’s heartbeat: halls of Montrose like a god. He is- reported as having a population Sincerely, gan breathing the air of the outside Cloe’s ever-strengthening contrac- sued brisk commands to the nurses, of 5,000? She might have noted world at 3:24 p.m. on Saturday, tions; the doctor smiling and slip- who scowled but didn’t talk back, that Sarah Palin is the governor – Micah Nelp, Montrose Sept. 13, 2008. He weighed seven ping on her gown and saying, “Let’s told me to get into some scrubs and of our largest state after defeating pounds, eight ounces, and he was a have this baby;” the final, excruciat- ushered me into the delivery room, an incumbent from her own party Editor’s note: According to long 24 inches. It must have felt very ing stages of labor; delivery into the where at least I got to whisper en- in the primary and then defeating the U.S. Census Bureau, the popu- good for him to stretch his limbs af- gloved hands and immediately up couragement and steer wet strands a former governor in the general lation of Wasilla, Alaska in 2000 ter so long in such a confined space. onto Cloe’s chest; the subsequent of hair out of Ellen’s eyes. I’d never election. She could also have men- was 5,469. Palin served as mayor And indeed as I was holding him cleaning and warming of the baby, seen anyone work so hard. tioned that Governor Palin uncov- of that town from 1996-2002.

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The Bums Try an End Run The Chinese, who have avoided foreign

flies, we are voters, we can read We’re wasting our chances. The wars for fifty years, are taking enor- and write, we didn’t just fall off Republican culture of corruption mous leaps forward, investing in their the coal truck. in Washington hasn’t helped. It is a bold move on the Repub- And a former mayor of a town economy, and we are falling behind. licans’ part – forget about the past, of 7,000 who hired a lobbyist to get it’s only history, so write a new $26 million in federal earmarks is narrative and be who you want to now running against the old-boy don’t uphold scholastic standards, of outsiders, able to jump up and be – and if they succeed, I think I network in Washington who gave we will wind up driving on badly down and holler for something The Old ScOuT might declare myself a 24-year-old her that money to build the teen rec designed bridges and go in for a they don’t actually believe. But By Garrison Keillor virgin named Lance and see what center and other good things so she tonsillectomy and come out miss- oh Lord, what they brought forth that might lead to. Paste a new face could keep taxes low in Wasilla. ing our left lung, so we flunk the this year. When you check the ac- on my Facebook page, maybe be- Stunning. And if you question her losers lest they gain power and hurt tuarial tables on a 72-year-old guy So the Republicans have de- come the Dauphin Louie the Thir- qualifications to be the leader of the us, but in politics we bring forth who’s had three bouts with can- cided to run against themselves. ty-Second, the rightful heir to the free world, you are an elitist. This is phonies and love them to death. cer, you guess you may be look- The bums have tiptoed out the back Throne of France, put on silk tights a beautiful maneuver. I wish I had I must say, it was fun having ing at the first woman president, door and circled around to the front and pantaloons and a plumed hat thought of it back in school when I the Republicans in St. Paul and to a hustling evangelical with ethics and started yelling, “Throw the and go on the sawdust circuit and was forced to subject myself to a fi- see it all up close and firsthand. issues and a chip on her shoulder bums out!” They’ve been running sell souvenir hankies imprinted nal exam in higher algebra. I could Security was, as one might ex- who, not counting Canada, has set Washington like a well-oiled ma- with the royal fleur-de-lis. They have told Miss Mortenson, “I am a pect, thin-lipped and gimlet-eyed, foot outside the country once – a chine to the point of inviting lob- will cure neuralgia and gout and Christian and when you gave me a but once you got through it, you trip to Germany, Iraq and Kuwait byists into the back rooms to write restore marital vigor. D, you only showed your contempt found the folks you went to high in 2007 to visit Alaskans in the the legislation, and now they are Mr. McCain has decided for the Lord and for the godly hard- school with – farm kids, jocks, the armed service. And who listed anti-establishment reformers dedi- to run as a former POW and a working people from whom I have townies who ran the student coun- a refueling stop in Ireland as a cated to delivering us from them- maverick, a maverick’s maver- sprung, you elitist battleaxe you.” cil, the cheerleaders, some of the fourth country visited. She’s like selves. And Mayor Giuliani is an ick, rather than Mr. Bush’s best In school, you couldn’t get bullies – and they are as cohesive the Current Occupant but with big advocate for small-town America. friend, and that’s understandable, away with that garbage because now as they were back then, dedi- hair. If you want inexperience, Bravo. but how can he not address the $3 the taxpayers know that if we cated to school spirit, intolerant there were better choices. They are coming out for Small trillion that got burned up in Iraq Efficient Government the very so far? It’s real money, it could’ve week that the feds are taking over paid for a lot of windmills, a high- Fannie and Freddie, those old speed rail line in Ohio, some seri- cash cows, and in the course of a ous R&D. The Chinese, who have weekend twenty or fifty or (pick avoided foreign wars for fifty Tpmbs!Ipu!Xbufs!Tztufnt a number) billion go floating out years, are taking enormous leaps Tpmbs!boe!Xjoe!Fmfdusjdbm!Tztzufnt the Treasury door. Hello? Do you forward, investing in their econ- see us out here? We are not fruit omy, and we are falling behind. 737.6364!!¦!!xxx/tpmbsxpsl/dpn

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The commentary “Wait, I’m Thinking” misidentified Congressman Mark Udall as “Senator Udall” in the Sept. 9 edition of The Ouray County Watch.

5. Describe your plans for providing WIN ME! appropriate exercise and attention for the pet daily, and your arrangements for the same when planning to be away. 6. Confirm your disallowance for let- ting your pets roam the streets. 7. Mention how you control dog barking and other pet nuisances that would SCHS Column disturb neighbors. 8. Emphasize points about your pet’s Pets and Property Owners age, activity level, characteristics, and per- Pet parents are finding fewer oppor- sonality/breed traits that help make him or Alpine Bank wants to thank our communities for tunities to access rental properties. This her a “good tenant.” situation could be remedied if prospective 9. Mention if you are a member of 35 wonderful years of support! tenants impressed upon potential landlords the Second Chance Humane Society or their knowledge and practice of responsible other animal organization. To show our appreciation, we will be giving away a 2008 pet ownership with the following actions: By following these guidelines, per- 1. Create a dossier or “pet resume” haps your efforts in being a responsible about your pet, including such documents tenant and pet parent will convince more as proof of spay/neuter, current vaccina- property owners to open up their homes to tions, indications of regular veterinary visits, pet families, ultimately reducing the num- and obedience or other training school bers of homeless pets. diplomas. Call the Second Chance Helpline 2. Provide written references from at 626-2273 to report a lost pet or Join us former landlords and neighbors, dog train- learn about SCHS Spay/Neuter Vouch- ers, groomers, and veterinarians specifi- ers, Volunteer & Foster Care and other Monday, September 22, 2008 cally discussing your pet. Programs. Visit www.secondchancehu- for your chance to win the Prius! 3. Encourage the potential landlord manesociety.org to see our adoptable to meet your well-groomed, well behaved pets. Responses Entry tickets will be given out between 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. ONLY at speciﬁc pet and provide a cute endearing picture to pet columns of your pet. can be sent to Alpine Bank Locations. For ofﬁcial entry ticket locations and contest rules 4. Make sure your pet is spayed or Kelly@second- visit us online at www.alpinebank.com. Prius drawing will be held at 7:00 p.m. neutered and explain how this makes for a chancehumane- Must be present to win. well-behaved, healthier pet. society.org. Member FDIC 6 • OCW | tuesday, september 16, 2008 the ouray county WatCh COmmunity Fence Heights Set for Historic and Residential Zones

RIDGWAY – Ridgway Town ‘adequate’ PubliC Water “This is a pretty substantial a fence expected to cost between management of the nation’s road- Council followed through with SuPPly tO be required ordinance here,” Clifton told the $5,000 and $7,000. “We do get less areas has taken a tortuous plans to pass new regulations council. a lot of people asking for one,” route since the passage of the regarding fence heights. The An ordinance that would help Goodin said. 2001 Roadless Rule, which barred revised fence, hedge and wall insure adequate water supply for Council members quizzed almost all road building in speci- restrictions, passed at council’s new developments was given a intergOvernmental Goodin and Ryder about the prox- fied roadless areas. The deadline first reading by council with a agreement aPPrOved imity of the park to homes, dogs for public comment is Oct. 23. Ridgway Town BRiefs view toward swift passage. jumping over the fence and how By Christopher Pike “This is very much a Front The town council has ap- to best avoid potential dog fights Range-driven issue, where water proved an intergovernmental and aggressive behavior. Licensed POCket Park in monthly meeting on Thursday, supply becomes a much more rel- agreement between Ouray County and treated dogs would be a re- COttOnWOOd Creek Sept. 11, limit fence heights evant issue,” said Town Manager and the Town of Ridgway, which quirement for owners who want to four feet in the Historic and Greg Clifton. “This puts us in se- provides for the sharing of costs to utilize the park, they said. Following an investigation Residential districts but provide mantic compliance with what the for mosquito control outside the At the behest of council, by the parks department, council exemptions for fences “designed state requires.” The proposed or- town limits; a fairgrounds contri- SCHS will conduct a survey of agreed to consider accepting a and intended to exclude deer,” dinance will require that a deter- bution from the town to the coun- town residents to assess needs and 3,700-square-foot tract of open which may reach a height of six mination of the adequacy of water ty of $5,000; and for the county preferences. The survey will soon space from the Cottonwood feet if they are at least 90 percent supply for subdivisions or planned to continue to support the town in be available at Cimarron Books, Creek Subdivision as a “pocket transparent. unit developments be made at the its efforts to work with the Colo- the Second Chance Thrift Store park.” An agreement with the The ordinance also states that sketch plan stage. rado Department of Transporta- and other locations. developers will have to be inked, fences located within the L-1 and tion regarding improvements to and council asked Clifton to re- L-2 Light Industrial Districts Colo. Highway 62. The agree- quest the current owner to grade may reach a height of no more SubdiviSiOn regulatiOn ment also contains a Road and rOadleSS areaS the site and pick up rocks. than eight feet. PrOCedureS addreSSed Bridge Apportionment to the town management However, the council learned from the county in the amount of that these specifications may not In recent years, the town $25,198.74. The town heard a presenta- fit all properties, and that admin- planning commission has seen a tion from Ridgway Ouray Com- istering the law may be a “subjec- number of applications pending munity Council President Sheel- buSineSS tive thing,” according to Mayor with a need for more information. dOg Park PrOPOSal agh Williams about the status of Pat Willits. His remark was According to Town Planner Jen the U.S. Forest Service’s new after hOurS prompted by a request from Vista Coates, the land use code “doesn’t Second Chance Humane So- proposal for managing Colora- Terrace resident Maria Syldona to give staff any leverage for deny- ciety Director Kelly Goodin and do’s roadless areas. The council OURAY – The first Busi- build a six-foot fence despite the ing” applications when they are volunteer Kay Ryder presented agreed to outline areas of par- ness After Hours of the fall sea- new rule, in order to shield visibil- incomplete. council with the idea to create a ticular concern about proposed son is scheduled for tomorrow, ity into her windows from a road To address the problem, the dog park, about one acre in size, roadless areas and submit rec- Wednesday, Sept. 17, sponsored located above her house. “The town is in the process of making at the south end of the town soccer ommendations to the U.S. Forest by Bonnie Hellman, CPA. The neighbors told me they could see administrative and procedural field. Goodin said the town should Service National Advisory com- meeting will be held at the Ouray through my house,” Syldona said. changes to the code. 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The hydro- ways for power on all fronts.” Rising Gas Prices gen becomes a gas and floats to the Gemmell, who has been doing By Erin Raley top of the water cylinder where it is successful installations for a num- sucked into the intake valve of the ber of months, said the process is RIDGWAY – Two local indi- engine. The engine then burns the safe and simple. No two installa- viduals have revived a suppressed hydrogen, which Johnson reports tions are exactly the same, and they technology to improve gas mileage as being two times more powerful are not irreversible. Systems can on cars, trucks and RVs. than diesel and three times more easily be removed from vehicles Ridgway resident Tom Johnson powerful than regular gasoline. and restored to their original gas- and Montrose resident David Gem- “A little bit goes a long way,” burning condition. mell are hot on the alternative fuels said Johnson. “We don’t have to Gemmell’s son, David W. Gem- scene, with hydrogen systems that produce a lot to really affect the fuel mell Jr., is currently a biology student allow vehicles to run on a blend of efficiency of a vehicle.” who commutes at least 60 miles a day gasoline and hydrogen. MAD SCIENTIST – Ridgway resident and alt-fuels whiz kid Tom Johnson Johnson is currently working on to California State University in San Both men have spent countless has spent the last nine months developing a hydrogen fuel cell to fit on 30-amp units that use readily avail- Bernardino, and also drives all over hours investigating the intricacies most four-cylinder automobiles that will boost their gas mileage and help able parts and are small enough to the state as part of his job. Gemmell of hydrogen technology and how save the environment at the same time. (Photo by Erin Raley) fit in most four-cylinder cars. installed a hydrogen hybrid system it is best incorporated with vehicle “If I didn’t see this technology into his son’s 2007 Scion TC this past function. Johnson and Gemmell “This is why I and many others driving habits that we have to look going somewhere I wouldn’t be do- summer. The car originally got 28-35 have each created systems that are are working hard on hydrogen sys- at. If we slow down, the hydrogen ing it,” said Johnson. “If we keep miles per gallon, but with the new unique to their personal research and tems,” said Gemmell. “We want to works better. If we are moving fast- consuming resources at this rate then see hydrogen on page 14 development. break the cycle of dependence upon er, then it defeats the purpose. We we are going to run out. We need Gemmell, a veteran car me- big oil companies. Starting with dis- really have to learn to slow down. chanic and advocate for commuters tilled water, by the process of elec- Zero to 60 miles per hour in two facing rising gas prices, has dubbed trolysis, hydrogen can be separated seconds is very wasteful.” the technology he works with “hy- from oxygen. Then that hydrogen Johnson described the hydro- OLD HOME HIGHLIGHTS drogen hybrid.” He has dedicated is used as fuel. This hydrogen fuel gen technology he works with as himself to perfecting the specialized does not contaminate our world and being based on the simple concept "SDIJUFDUVSBM4BMWBHF system and offering installation to is very inexpensive to produce.” of passing electricity through water 4VQQMZ customers nationwide. Johnson, advisor to the Ridg- to split the water molecules. 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The junior represented, will take place Sept. non-probationary teachers and 100, as well as introduce algebraic class will take a three-day cultural 28. Counselor Rick Williams is or- the evaluation process that would ridgway SchOOl BriefS concepts in the third grade, among trip to Santa Fe to see the Palace of ganizing a trip for all interested stu- be required for teachers of each By Christina Callicott other things. There will be a Parent the Governors and the Spanish Co- dents, to depart at 8 a.m. that day. status. Brockman suggested that Math Night on Oct. 9 to introduce lonial Museum, as well as St. John’s some long-term part-time teach- are still openings left in the half-day parents and community members to and Fort Lewis colleges. The ninth ers, though they may be consid- program, according to a principal’s the new math program. and 10th grades will do a backpack- teaCher evaluatiOn ered “probationary,” do not nec- report presented by Mary DeZeeuw ing trip in Dominguez Canyon in system essarily require the extensive re- to the school board at their first addition to community projects on views and goal-setting associated meeting of the school year on Sept. hiring update the skate park and mountain bike The school board and princi- with new probationary faculty. 11. The pre-school curriculum is trails. The sixth-eighth grades will pals are examining a new Teacher The discussion was reminis- being developed around Montes- The district is still looking for go hiking in Arches National Park. Evaluation System to replace cent of problems encountered last sori principles, which includes an secondary and elementary school the old one, which, according spring with high school English emphasis on self-direction and custodians as well as a middle to Superintendent Douglas Bis- teacher Jonathan Rogers, who hands-on exploration of the class- school basketball coach. COllege day Fair sonette, was little more than a claimed that his evaluations did not room environment. lengthy “to-do list” for teachers to reveal problems with his teaching Ridgway will again host a Col- accomplish. and that therefore the board’s deci- luCky kids lege Day Fair, with 50 colleges in Both Boardmember Valerie sion to non-renew his contract was singapOre Math attendance from Colorado and the Hill and secondary school Prin- uncalled for. Nevertheless, Bisson- With a focus on team building, Four Corners region. The event cipal Emma Brockman suggested ette said that the evaluation system The elementary school will leadership, community service, and takes place from 10-11:30 a.m. on substantive changes to the docu- overhaul has been on the board’s be following the example of what cultural and natural history, second- Sept. 24 in Conder Hall. The school ment, and the board will reconsid- plate for two to three years and is an DeZeeuw’s report called “the top ary school students are getting to go encourages all students and parents er the new wording at their next attempt to align the process with the math scoring country in the world… on some pretty cool field trips this to attend. meeting. district’s overall Strategic Plan. Proposed Mil Levy to Help Fund Gifted, Talented Program The Ouray School District R-1 able who will learn less new mate- Ouray teachers and staff want ferentiating for gifted learners more richment opportunities for G/T stu- is committed to its Strategic Plan. rial than any other group. At Ouray to see that all children are chal- challenging than merely setting up dents in the regular classroom, and One specific area of the plan is Edu- Schools, these most able students lenged according to their abilities. enrichment activities in the corner maintaining a pull-out program for are identified through different When gifted students are not al- of a classroom. It necessitates an groups of students requiring highly Ouray BOard Bulletin measures of intellectual aptitude, lowed to enhance their strengths adult to facilitate an enhanced cur- advanced curriculum (for example, By Nick Schafer, Principal, Ouray High School, and including classroom performance in work that represents true learn- riculum. Gifted and talented stu- students in third grade who need to Melissa Stacy, Teacher, Ouray on standardized tests. ing and actual struggle for them, dents must also be monitored with take fifth- and sixth-grade math). Elementary School The single greatest need of very they are robbed of the chance to an Advanced Learning Plan (ALP), The smaller number of students able students is for academic chal- experience that learning is strug- a mandated document that must be remaining in the regular class can cational Enhancements, with a main lenge at a level commensurate with gle, and that the world will value filled out by the G/T facilitator and then receive greater attention from priority of improving the Gifted and their abilities and achievements. them even if they have to struggle classroom teacher, with input from the class teacher, improving their Talented program. Learning is hard work, and if a stu- to learn. Ouray teachers and par- the student, his/her parents and oth- education also. Why do we need a G/T pro- dent is not working hard, that stu- ents want to know that all of our er school staff. Servicing all students, pre- gram? In any classroom with a dent is not learning. students are sufficiently chal- It is the goal of the Strategic school through 12th grades, is a range of abilities, it is the most As professional educators, lenged in our classrooms, and we Plan to add a G/T facilitator to aid full-time position. With the vision- can only achieve that goal with a in the education of the G/T students. ary goals of our Strategic Plan and Gifted and Talented program. A G/T facilitator can help teachers funding from passage of the mil Gifted and talented students do manage the needs of their gifted and levy override, Ouray School will not necessarily know how to man- talented students, including coordi- achieve tremendous positive gains to Lun age their time well or stay on task. nating with volunteers to oversee with a Gifted and Talented teacher, ut ch Like all students, they need to be special projects, writing and track- and all of our students will reap the O taught these skills. 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Record Growth at Ridgway Schools Student Numbers for Log Hill Mesa, which he estimated voters to approve a bond to finance to have a population of at least 800. the purchase of property, construc- RidGway SecondaRy 2008 Released In addition, the state’s Open En- tion of a new school and renova- Not available at press time rollment option allows students to tion of the existing school. The RIDGWAY – The Ridgway enroll in the school of their choice, committee was successful, though RidGway eLeMenTaRy Schools released their enrollment whether it be inside or outside their the result was a slim victory. ouRay S c H ooLS numbers for the 2008-2009 school home district, as long as there is If the bond had not passed, Tuesday, September 16 Tuesday, September 16 year, and the numbers show record room at the school. “It’s part of there is no doubt that the schools Stir Fry Chicken & Brown Rice, Breakfast for Lunch Muffins, Salad, Fruit growth that has many in the staff the ‘choice’ options in the state,” would be overcrowded today, Bis- and administration grateful for the Bissonette said. “So we have stu- sonette said. He said that with the wednesday, September 17 wednesday, September 17 Lasagna, Green Beans big new secondary school. dents from the Ouray, Montrose addition of new teachers, the ade- Tacos, Refried Beans, Salad, Fruit According to Ridgway and Telluride districts, just as those quate classroom space has allowed Thursday, September 18 Thursday, September 18 Schools Superintendent Douglas schools have students from Ridg- the school to create two classes for Chicken Fried Beef Steak, Mashed Pizza, Corn, Salad, Fruit Bissonette, total district enrollment way and other districts.” each grade, with class sizes aver- Potatoes, Gravy, Peas, Biscuit currently stands at 386 students, According to Bissonette, the aging fewer than 15 students. The Friday, September 19 Friday, September 19 up from last year’s 349. New dramatic growth this year, com- fourth grade is the only grade re- Chicken Fajitas, Cupcakes, Salad, Bean & Cheese Burritos, Mexicorn Fruit students were evenly spread be- bined with 25 percent growth over maining with one class. tween the elementary and second- the past five years, is confirmation “There is a popular joke about Monday, September 22 Monday, September 22 Turkey Sandwich on Wheat, ary schools and include eight new of the foresight of the Strategic Rip Van Winkle waking up after Burrito, Pudding, Salad, Fruit Baked Lays preschoolers. Planning Committee, who in 2003 100 years of sleep and not recogniz- Tuesday, September 23 That sounds like a lot for a recommended a school expansion ing anything but public schools,” Tuesday, September 23 Chicken Noodle Soup, Crackers, town of 760 people, but Bissonette and renovation project to the Ridg- Bissonette said. “Not so with Ridg- Chicken Pasta Alfredo, Broccoli Salad, Fruit pointed out that the school district way Board of Education. After the way Schools. We embrace change Salad bar, fruit and milk served every day boundaries encompass other areas school board gave the go-ahead, a as a positive force that keeps the Milk served with every meal of the county as well, including volunteer citizen committee asked schools alive and growing.” The Watch regional 970.626.6839 [ext. 4] marketplace call to place your ad today! colona | montrose | mountain village | naturita | norwood | nucla | ophir | ouray | placerville | rico | ridgway | sawpit | silverton | telluride

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heaDer – Ridgway sophomore Josh Crozier scored a goal off his head from a corner kick during the Friday, Sept. 12 game against Bayfield at the Ridgway soccer field. Ridgway tied Bayfield 2-2 with goals by Crozier and Irving Macias. Ridgway won their Saturday, Sept. 13 game against Pagosa Springs 2-1, with goals scored by Macias and Jesse Klein. (Photo by Erin Raley)

Middle School Girls’ Boys’ Cross Country Teams Volleyball Ready to Set, Spike Finish Strong in Gunnison By Martinique Davis was the top 1A/2A squad on the Home Games This growth and improvement.” teams thus far, Kimball said she course,” Pearce said. In order to minimize travel is eagerly anticipating the arrival OURAY – Five was the The middle school boys also Saturday and time out of school, the regional of new assistant coach Mandy Ouray Cross Country team’s placed fifth in team rankings on middle school volleyball league Einsphar this week. “Together we lucky number last weekend in the strength of 106 points, pro- By Martinique Davis opted for a new, unique schedule aim to focus our players’ attention Gunnison, with both the high pelled by a stellar 12th place this year in which all games are on remaining positive and focus- school boys and the middle finish by Justin Clark as well RIDGWAY – Boasting three played in “triangle” format. Three ing not only on the outcome of school boys posting fifth place as commendable top 25 results teams and an impressive 26 girls, teams will meet at each location, the game, but on our personal and team finishes. from Jacob Fedel, 23rd, and Clay Ridgway’s Middle School girls’ and each will play two games team performance goals that we Ouray High School senior Zimmerman, 25th. volleyball team is paving a for- apiece. So far this season, Ridgway set for each game as well,” Kim- Kyle Schoenebaum also shared The high school girls did not midable path into the program’s has played Nucla and Dove Creek ball said. in Ouray’s lucky fives trend, have enough runners compete to future. in Nucla, and Ouray and Norwood Looking ahead to the upcom- finishing in fifth place overall be able to score as a team, but With two weeks of practice in Ouray. Against Dove Creek and ing home games, members of among high school varsity boys. Pearce said the ladies are show- under their belts and four games Nucla, Ridgway’s A team lost by Ridgway’s Middle School volley- “It was one of the stronger ing great promise thanks to the thus far, the Ridgway girls are well margins of close to five points, ball team recently set personal and placings ever achieved by Ouray talents of team members Taylor into the 2008 competitive season. while the B and C squads won. team goals. Their goals included runners,” said coach Bernie Schoenebaum, Betsy Stovicek, Their only home games of the sea- The A team won against getting their overhand serves over Pearce. Sam Willits, Cory Hibbard, son will take place this Saturday, Ouray, but lost by a small margin the net, making consistent passes Thanks to Schoenebaum’s Brittney Manzagol, and Michal Sept. 20, when they play Norwood to Norwood. The B and C teams to the setter and working on hits. strong result in his field of 92, Fagrelius. and Telluride. also lost to Norwood. “As a team we are looking to combined with solid results Ouray runners will tackle According to head middle “We have been working hard serve well, receive serves well to from teammates Jake Link, who their next distance challenge Fri- school volleyball coach Jessica on developing consistent serves the setter and to complete three placed 18th, and Scott Fedel, who day, Sept. 19 when they compete Kimball, “I have been very pleased and fine-tuning our hits and defen- passes consistently over the net,” finished 33rd, the Ouray boys at the Ramble at the Reservoir at with the effort and improvement sive positioning. The key to our said Kimball. scored an even 100 as a team Ridgway State Park. They will I have seen in the girls’ play this wins has been our serves and re- Ridgway will meet Telluride to take fifth place in the event’s then travel to Hotchkiss on Sat- season. In only two weeks of prac- ceiving serves well,” Kimball said. and Norwood this Saturday at overall standings. “Subtracting urday, Sept. 20 for the Hotchkiss tice they have shown tremendous As the only coach for all three home. Games will start at 9 a.m. the 3A and larger schools, Ouray Invitational. Roadless Area Conservation Volume 2—Maps Colorado

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Roadless Area Conservation Volume 2—Maps Colorado Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison National Forest National Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison Grand 47 rOadless from page 1 hosted by the state’s roadless areas task force during the development several decades and is marred by of the current plan, industry groups legal battles that pit the Bush ad- such as coal companies from the ministration’s state-by-state man- North Fork Valley as well as oil and agement policy against one passed gas representatives made it clear that by the Clinton administration that there are valuable resources locked would have prohibited almost all up in the state’s roadless areas. The road building in inventoried roadless proposed rule reflects those com- areas. The current proposed Colo- ments by opening the state’s road- rado rule was born of the Bush ad- less areas to hundreds of new gas ministration’s policy allowing states wells within roadless areas. In fact, to decide how to manage their lands. a Pew Environment Group report However, with ongoing legal battles shows that nearly 100 new leases leaving no clear policy direction, for natural gas have been issued in the state pursued the current rule to roadless areas in recent years despite provide management direction, and a Bush administration promise to some say full protection, for Colo- protect roadless areas while it con- rado’s roadless areas independent of sidered their management. embattled federal cases. In addition, the new rule provides Defined as an area of at least much greater flexibility in allowing 5,000 acres that has no roads, road- new roads for managing wildfire less areas are known by environmen- hazard, improving wildlife habitat talists as important habitat for sensi- and building electrical transmission tive wildlife that depend on large lines and water conveyances. It also tracts of unbroken habitat. They tend removes from the roadless inventory to be free of the impacts associated those roadless areas already leased to with motorized travel, such as the ski areas. introduction of non-native species, In all, the vast majority of Colo- as well as impacts from extractive rado’s roadless areas – 3.5 million industries like logging and mining. acres – could be opened up to road With Colorado running fourth in the building and other development ac- nation in acres of inventoried road- tivities under the proposed rule, ac- less areas, sportsmen and recreation- cording to documents provided by ists cite the unique recreational and the US Forest Service. hunting opportunities provided by “The Bush administration is the state’s roadless lands as a reason rushing this rule in an attempt to give to keep them in their current state.

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133 N. Lena Street, Unit 6 Ridgway, CO 970-626-3191 (Ofﬁce) the ouray county watch tuesday, september 16, 2008 | OCW • 11 roadless from page 10 in over 50 percent of the unit.” Our comments are not being heard had any indication that is happening, Thursday, Oct. 23. Comments may For Ouray County environmen- in a constructive way. It almost in large part because the majority be emailed to COComments@fs- away even more of our public lands talists, the biggest threat from the seems like our right to comment is of our trailheads are on established roadless.org. Comments can also be to industry before it leaves office,” current rule is to the Ridgway wa- being stifled,” he said. routes that are in road inventories… mailed to Roadless Area Conserva- said Amy Mall, senior policy analyst tershed, where lands in the Beaver Stephenson also said that when Our preliminary read of the proposal tion – Colorado, P.O Box 162909, with the Natural Resources Defense Creek roadless area could potentially he confronted Forest Service staff does not give me any heartburn yet Sacramento, CA 95816-2909 or Council, in a press release. be opened to logging activities that with his questions, their answers but not all has been digested yet.” faxed to 916/456-6724. For more In The Ouray County Watch could degrade the water quality. were not in keeping with what he Calls to the Colorado Off-Highway information go to roadless.fs.fed.us/ readership area, the current road- “I think logging is our main understood to be true, based on his Vehicle Coalition had not been re- colorado.shtml or to www.roadless. less areas inventory extends from threat here,” said Jim Stephenson, extensive research into the issue. turned as of press time. net. Citizens with specific questions broad areas in the north end of the member of the Ridgway Ouray Com- “The Forest Service seemed Deadline for comments on the should call the Roadless Rule infor- Cimarrons to the headwaters of the munity Council. “I don’t think we’re confused by their own document,” proposed Colorado Roadless Rule is mation line at 303/275-5567. Ridgway watershed, and includes threatened by any other extractive Stephenson said. “Some of the in- areas on Horsefly Mesa and the Un- industries like mining, oil and gas, at formation I got from Forest Service compahgre Plateau. Large swaths of least not in our roadless areas.” personnel did not agree with what is inventoried roadless area encompass Stephenson organized a school in the [documents] on a broad range Prescribed Fires much of the land south of Ophir bus to carry people to the Roadless of issues.” and Silverton, as well as most of the Areas Open House in Grand Junc- Conspicuously absent from the lands surrounding Rico, down to the tion on Sept. 9; he said about 25 peo- discussion are the motorized user Planned for Fall vast Hermosa Creek Roadless Area. ple joined the party on its way to the groups, who, with their battle cry The proposed rule would remove meeting, to learn about the proposed of “No New Wilderness,” were vo- much of the north part of the Cimar- rule and to make their comments to cal in their opposition to protecting Burning Window rons from the roadless area inventory, the Forest Service. However, Ste- roadless areas during the Colorado while adding some lands on the east phenson said he doesn’t feel that roadless area task-force meetings. MONTROSE – Crews from • Norwood/Nucla Area Mail- end of the Sneffels Range. It adds the enough is being done to engage the “Where the rule potentially the Bureau of Land Management box Park: 200 acres. The proj- embattled Naturita Canyon to the list public in the process. could impact snowmobilers is clos- Uncompahgre Field Office and the ect area is located three miles of roadless areas, noting “the area is “My big thing on this is the pro- ing a road that is used to access a Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and north of Redvale, and north of considered to have high mineral po- cess. It’s not very democratic, and it trailhead,” said Janelle Kukuk, presi- Gunnison National Forests will be Maverick Draw. tential… There are currently expres- doesn’t include the people that are dent of the Colorado Snowmobilers conducting several prescribed burns • Uncompahgre Plateau-North sions of interest in oil and gas leasing interested in protecting the forest. Association. “However, we have not in west-central Colorado throughout Fork Valleys Dave Wood: the coming weeks. Burning will con- 200 acres. The project area is tinue into October as long as weather located 12 miles southwest of Roadless Areas by the Numbers permits. Montrose adjacent to the Dave Number of acres affected nationwide: 58.5 million State IRAs recommended for wilderness by forest plan: 11,000 The main objective of these Wood Road. Percent of U.S. landbase: 2 State IRAs where road construction/reconstruction would be al- prescribed fires is to reduce dense • Paxton: 200 acres, project Percent of U.S. Forest Service landbase: 31 lowed: 3,498,000 vegetation to lessen the chance for area located nine miles west- Total acres in Colo.: 66,624,000 Percent of USFS land in Colo. affected by new rule: 27.6 Acres of USFS land in Colo.: 14,509,000 Total acres Grand Mesa Uncompahgre Gunnison National Forest: catastrophic wildfires. These burns southwest of Montrose just Acres of Inventoried Roadless Areas, Colo.: 4,433,000 2,900,000 will also improve wildlife habitat, re- north of Highway 90. Acres in Colorado affected by proposed Colo. roadless rule: GMUG IRAs designated for no road construction/reconstruction: generate new growth and discourage • Dallas Creek Piles: 10 4,000,000 89,000 acres pine beetle reinfestation in affected acres, projects area is located Percent of Colo. landbase affected by new rule: 6 GMUG IRAs where road construction/reconstruction would be al- areas. The areas slated for treatment State IRAs designated for no road construction/reconstruction: lowed: 1,038,000 acres 925,000 include: see burns on page 14

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tuesday, sept. 16 land trails, beginning at 10 a.m. To Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Ouray Optimum Wellness Clinic – Take register go to: www.ouraytrailrun. County Public Health office, Ouray. charge of your health with free ho- com. All race proceeds are donated Info: 325-4670. listic treatments offered by highly to local area youth recreational pro- Figure Drawing – Live model. Ed trained local practitioners Judy grams. Call Erin Eddy, race direc- Werner Studio, corner of Round Ingalls, integrative medicine; Patty tor, at 318-1376 for more info. House and Lena, Ridgway, Tues- Kennet, Jin Shin Do body mind days, 5:30-8 p.m. To register call acupuncture; Julia Marie Gillet, ONGOING Alice at 626-3861 or Cheryl at don't craniosacral. Open to the public. 325-4532. Ridgway Community Center, 4-7 Election Information – A Gen- Homemaker Program – If you or miss... p.m. For more info call HHRSJ eral Election will be held Tuesday, anyone you know over age 60 needs PICk at 626-5744 or visit www.holis- Nov. 4, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Voter homemaker services, call 325-4670. tichealthresouces.org. registration and address or name Lions Club Meeting – First Thurs- dream your eagle change requests must be completed day of each month, 6 p.m. at Tim- sept. 19 thursday, sept. 18 by Monday, Oct. 6. The last day to berline Deli in Ouray. Info: Rich request an absentee ballot by mail Michigan singer-songwriter CathY BOltON will Ridgway, Ouray Community Spaulding, 325-4125. is Tuesday, Oct. 28. The last day to perform a house concert in Eagle Hill on Friday, Sept. Council Meeting – Ridgway Com- Living With Wildlife – Presenta- pickup an absentee ballot is Friday, - 19 beginning at 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Ouray County munity Center, cookies and conver- tions are held on the second Thurs sation, at 6:45 p.m., business meet- Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. Early voting will day of each month, 7 p.m., Ridgway Performing Arts Guild, the event will feature a light ing at 7 p.m. be held at the Ouray County Court- Town Hall Community Center. buffet dinner provided by the Secret Garden. house Oct. 20-31 during regular Sponsored by The San Juan Corri- Bolton, a friend of the late Dennis Weaver, won local saturday, sept. 20 business hours. Contact the Ouray dor Coalition. For more info contact fame with her performance of the song “Dream Your Ouray Elks Annual Charity Ball County Clerk’s office at 325-4961 Sara Coulter at 626-4496. Eagle,” based on a poem by Weaver, at the memorial & Casino Night – Open to the pub- for more info. Mornings in the Park – Wellness service following his passing. The song is now being lic, the casino starts at 6 p.m. with Weehawken Creative Arts Fall classes offered free of charge in considered for Grammy nomination. dancing starting at 9 p.m. Lots of Dance Classes – Registration forms Ridgway’s Hartwell Park (Town “Cathy is an angel,” Weaver once said. “Her music prizes, sponsored by the Ouray Elks and more info can be found at Park), 8:30-9:30 a.m., weather per- speaks to your heart, and sings to your soul.” Lodge, 421 Main Street, Ouray. www.weehawkenarts.org or by call- mitting. Tuesdays: Tai Chi and Shi Limited seating is available for the event. Tickets ing Ashley King at 970/318-0150. Gung. Wednesdays: Strength Train- are $25. Reserve your spot by phoning Sue Hillhouse at saturday, sept. 20 aNd Classes will be at the Wright Opera ing and Core Conditioning. Thurs- 626-2970. suNday, sept. 21 House in Ouray and at Ridgway’s days: Circuit Training and Muscle Circle of Joy Presents Peter Pan Integrative Movement Center in Conditioning. Childcare available – The production has 28 children, Ridgway. Classes include: pre-jazz for $3 per class. For more info call ages 4-15, and will be full of fun (3-4), jazz 1 (5-7), jazz 2 (8-10), Jill at 970/209-5624. and laughter. Sherbino Theatre, jazz 3 (11-14), advanced dance, Open Circle Meditation – Thurs- Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 2 adult modern dance workout, pre- day nights, 6 p.m., Ed Werner Stu- p.m. Admission by donation. ballet (3-4), ballet 1 (5-7), ballet 2 dio, 526 Roundhouse St, Ridgway. (8-10), ballet 3 (11-14), hip-hip, For more info call 970/596-3742. MONDaY, SEPt. 22 adult ballet workout, Celtic 1 (5-8), Ouray Elks Lodge #492 – Lodge Home Rule Information Meet- Celtic 2 (8-12), adult tap, mini Meetings each week. For more info: ing – The executive director of the company (4-6), kids tap (5 and 325-4510. Colorado Municipal League, Sam up), junior company (7-10), ballet Ouray County EMS Ambulance Mamet, will be in the San Juan technique (8 and up), pointe, senior Membership – Available for coun- room in Ouray at 7 p.m. to speak company (ages 10 and up), Nut- ty residents. Info: 325-7275. about home rule. This meeting is cracker rehearsal, partner dancing Ouray Hot Springs Pool – Hours: open to everyone. Mamet is one of (ballroom). Sat. and Sun., 11 a.m.-8:45 p.m.; the top experts on home rule in the Ridgway Farmers Market – 8 Mon.-Fri., noon-8:45 p.m. Info: state and will be here to discuss the a.m.-noon every Sunday through 970/325-7073. pros and cons and answer questions. September at the Ouray County Ouray Masonic Lodge – Meetings Fairgrounds. second and fourth Wednesday of tuesday, sept. 23 – sat- Bingo at the Elks Club – Ouray, month, 7:30 p.m. Info: 325-4277 or urday, sept. 27 every Wednesday at 7 p.m. 240-1825. The Color of Light – Taught by Live Muisc on the Rooftop at Ouray Public Library – Hours: nationally-known artist and instruc- Four Corners Café – Wednesday, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 tor, Sally Strand, color and light Friday and Saturday. Call Chipeta a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 970/325-4616. will be the focus of the week, along Sun Lodge 626-3737 for more info. Ouray Visitor Center – Hours: with essential elements of strong Optimum Wellness Clinics – Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 10 composition. Students will explore Third Tuesday of every month at a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 970/325-4746. color by working from costumed the Ridgway Community Center, Mentors Needed for Local Youth models and still life. Each student 4-7 p.m. Meet local practitioners – Orientations held each week. Info: will receive individual attention and and try different modalities. The call Paul, 970/626-9861. critiques. Though the class will be clinics are free and open to the pub- Polar Bears Water Aerobics primarily pastel, all mediums are lic. For more info call 626-5744. Class – Ouray Hot Springs, Mon., welcome. The cost of this Wee- Ouray County Historical Mu- Wed. and Fri., 10 a.m. Info: hawken Creative Arts class ranges seum – Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 970/325-4441. between $575 and $695, depending p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. 420 6th Ridgway Public Library – Mon., on whether or not you are a member Avenue, Ouray, 325-4576. Tues., Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed., of WCA and also on how early you San Juan Odyssey – Nightly show- 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; register for the class. Details, more ings, 7:30 p.m., Main Street Res- Sat., Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Story info and registration is available on- taurant, 630 Main Street in Ouray. Time, Thurs., 11 a.m.-noon. Info: line at www.weehawkenarts.org or Admission $8 per person; 12 and 970/626-5252. by calling WCA at 318-0150. under $5 (under 5, free). For more Ridgway Railroad Museum – info contact Main Street Restaurant Museum is adjacent to Ridgway thursday, sept. 25 and Theatre at 325-4940. Chamber of Commerce, Colo. Business Round Table – Held at Boy Scouts Meetings – Mondays at Hwy. 62 in Ridgway. For further SOLUTION TO the Community Center at 8 a.m. St. Daniel’s Catholic Church, 6:30 info call 626-4373. The presentation for local busi- p.m. Boys ages 11-17 welcome. Second Chance Humane Society ness owners, nonprofit directors Info: 325-0068. – Volunteers needed in Ridgway to TODAY’S PUZZLE and people interested in the Ouray Chipeta Sun Lodge – Daily yoga work directly with animals or the business community will be by city or aerobics classes. $12 includes public, at both the animal shelter IS ON PAGE 15 staff, the mayor and members of the day pass to the Chipeta Fitness and the thrift shop. Hours are flex- city council regarding goals of the Center, 304 S. Lena, Ridgway. For ible and volunteers earn Thrift- city council for 2008 and 2009. more info call 626-3737. bucks. Volunteering as a foster care Ecstatic Dance – Wednesday provider is also available. Call Kelly SatURDaY, OCt. 4 nights at the Sherbino Theatre, at 970/626-2273, mailbox 4 for First Annual La Sportiva Ouray 6-7:30 p.m. Meet your true self more info. Trail Run – The 14 mile race cir- through dance. For more info call Secrets for Great Health Sup- cumnavigates the town of Ouray on 626-4414. port Group – Free. Learn secrets the Silvershield, Ice Park and Port- Free Blood Pressure Checks – to recover from life-threatening, the ouray county watch tuesday, september 16, 2008 | OCW • 13

for more detailed event listings or to post your event online, please visit watchnewspapers.com NAVAJO RUGS Handmade as they have been for 100’s of years BRONZES PO ERY & debilitating degenerative diseases. 3-5 p.m.: Reaching for the sunshine: their families or other adult men- by some of BASKETS Meetings held every third Thursday twists and balancing poses. Sunday, tors, are invited to participate in the America’s best Handmade by at 6 p.m. in Solar Ranch, Ridgway. 10 a.m.-noon: The Bountiful Har- Family Stewardship Project through artists Native Americans Everyone welcome; for reservations vest: backbends. Cost: $95 for the San Juan Mountains Association. call 626-5603. weekend, $25 per course, payable The project is ideal for High School GICLEES WOOD Howard Terpning, CFTSMAN Tuesday Night Mountain Bike in cash or check at the door, Rico Students wanting to perform com- .BJO4U0VSBZr Martin Grelle Jimmy Cook Rides – Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Meet at Town Hall. Contact Julie Huldin at munity service, Boy Scouts and Peak to Peak Bicycles, 540 Sherman 708-0010 for more info. Girl Scouts wanting to fulfill badge JEWELRY ARTISTS Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Artie Yellowhorse, Street, Ridgway. Ability level will be requirements, and home-schoolers Rocki Gorman, Christin Wolf, Tommy Jackson & many more intermediate to advance. For more saturday, sept. 20 and experiential learning groups info, contact 626-3177. American Red Cross Babysitter’s who want to spend meaningful time Ultimate Frisbee – Every Tuesday Training – MRD Admin. Office, “on the landscape.” There is still Loose Teas, Herbs & Spices through the summer at the Ouray Montrose, 5-9 p.m., 249-7705. time to register for the one-day train- Hot Springs Park in Ouray, 6:30 Demolition Derby and Races – ing session on Sunday, Sept. 21, to Specialty Coffees Blended Drinks p.m., weather permitting. Thundermountain Speedway, 2 p.m., adopt an archaeological site. More PG1MFBTVSF Gifts & Body Products Yogaridgway – Barbara Benagh is 201-7089. training sessions will follow. Contact $VQT teaching a workshop in Moab, Sept. Hike to see Aspen Trees and Fall Diane McBride, project coordinator, Gift Baskets Sachets to order 26-28, $150. Visit www.yogamoab. Colors atop the Roan Plateau. For at 970/560-1643 or trowelgal_1@ com or contact Yogaridgway for more info contact the Colorado yahoo.com for more info and to New Hours! 7 am-5 pm Tuesday - Saturday more info. Summer Schedule: Tues- Environmental Coalition at ourcolo- register. days: Pilates Mat Class noon-1 p.m., rado.org. Band Blowout Concert is seeking OUTSIDE GARDEN, FREE WI FI Yoga: Fusion Vinyasa 5:50-7 p.m.; 8th Annual Lake City Wine & six band to compete in the Pagosa Wednesdays: Myofascial Stretch & Music Festival – Six bands and Springs event to be held on Sept. 115 north lena, ridgway between unicas & true grit 970-626-3272 Release 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Thursdays: wine from around the world, 10 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. This is a “take Yoga: Fusion Vinyasa 4-5 p.m. 767 a.m.-8 p.m., www.lakecitymusicfest. all” title with a prize of $1,000. For Sherman Street, call 970/626-3394. org. more info call Autumn at the Pagosa CLASSICS Black Canyon Audubon Society Springs Area Chamber of Com- FROM reGIONaL eveNts will lead an outing to watch for merce at 970/264-2360. migrating raptors. Meet at the Delta Enchanted April – Presented by A THE PAST thrOuGh saturday, Oct. Safeway at 9 a.m. or Cedaredge Theatre Group at the Grand Impe- ANTIQUES 11 Mercantile at 9:20 a.m. From there, rial Hotel Theatre in Silverton. Outland: Photographs of our Ru- participants will travel to Lands End Showtimes Friday and Sunday, 4 ral West – Regional photographers 645 Main St. • Ouray, CO on Grand Mesa to watch for hawks. p.m; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. 970-729-2453 express their 21st century perspec- For more info call 970-527-4625. The Marillac Dental Clinic is tives of an iconic and uncommon currently seeking seniors who 10-20% OFF www.classicsfromthepast.com panorama. The work includes black saturday, sept. 20 aNd qualify for the Colorado Old-Age Estate & Native American jewelry [email protected] and white, digital manipulations, suNday, sept. 21 Pension Program. Dental services hand-painted photos, aerial views Partners Challenge Ride 2008 – for seniors include: dentures, and more. Opening reception with This bike ride from Cerro Summit extractions, fillings, x-rays, and photographers, community and TRUCT to Montrose is rated moderate to routine dental care. To learn more ONS ION refreshments on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. difficult and is fully supported with about this program, call 255-6320 C LLC at Sideshow Emporium & Gal- hotel accommodations in Ouray, full or go to the clinic’s website at DEPOT lery, 411 Central #4, Dolores. Call and nutritious meals and free passes www.marillacclinic.org. 739-4646 for more info. to the Hot Springs Pool included. Montrose Community Band Re- V All donations and pledges are tax hearsals – Wind and percussion N tuesday, sept. 16 deductible and proceeds support musicians of all ages are welcome. NEW & USED BUILDING SUPPLIES Colorado Native Plan Society the Partners mentoring program for The band rehearses most Mondays Economical & Ecological Salvage for Treasure Hunters Tour – The Southwest Chapter of kids in our communities. For info in the band room of Montrose the Colorado Native Plant Society call the Partners office in Montrose High School. For more info, call 2460 N. Townsend, Montrose Colorado David Smith-Owner 9-5 Tues.-Sat. • 970-249-7762 will offer a tour of Native Roots at 249-1116 or visit www.partners- 252-0918 or 252-1330. Garden Center led by John Wick- west.org. Native American Pottery Class ham, grower, at 5 p.m. This tour – Learn about Native American My name is Kat, and though I am is free to all and will be of special suNday, sept. 21 pottery, sponsored by the Colorado interest to gardeners who want to International Day of Peace Service Archaeological Society, in Mon- only two, I was an excellent mom. I use native plants in their landscape. – 10:45 a.m. at the Community for trose. The fee is $12. For more would love to have my own human Call Eve Gilmore at 769-3319 for Spiritual Awareness, in Lions Park info and to register contact Laurie to lead me on a walk and I will wait details. , 602 N. Nevada, Montrose, featur- Labak at 970/856-4568 or labak@ ing the Cherokee Dance of Life and att.net. patiently when you stop and talk thursday, sept. 18 Master African Drummer, Gandalf Veteran’s Business Classes – The to friends. I love to be talked to, Scrapbooking – MRD Admin. Bock. Everyone welcome. Call Small Business Development Cen- and my fur is very soft! Stop by Office, Montrose, 6-10 p.m., 970/252-0908 for more info. Prayer ter is offering a new class designed 249-7705. Gathering at the Peace Pole in Ute for veterans, taught by veterans. and give me a hug! Indian Park (across the road from Call 240-1109 for more info; if FrIday, sept. 19 the Ute Indian Museum) at 6 p.m. to there is enough interest classes Visiting Hours: Daily 10 am-4 pm Spiritual Cinema Circle Show- pray for world peace. will be scheduled in your area. 121 Sherman Street in Ridgway ing If I Never See You Again – Volunteers Needed for Anasazi (Near Citizens State Bank) Winner of six Mexican Academy saturday, sept. 27 Heritage Center – The Anasazi Awards; 93 min., in Spanish with African Drumming Workshop Heritage Center is looking for Meet all of our adoptable pets at English subtitles; not suitable for – With Master African Drummer motivated volunteers to provide 970-626-CARE www.secondchancehumanesociety.org children. $5 suggested donation. Gandalf Bock, 10 a.m.-noon, at Li- visitor information and maintain Showing at 711 Silver Drive, Mon- ons Park Community Building, 602 the museum’s grounds. Volunteers trose at 7 p.m. Call 970/252-0908 N. Nevada, Montrose. All skills and usually work one four-hour shift a for directions and info about film. ages welcome and extra drums avail- week. Benefits include attending C.W. McCall narrates able. Call 970/252-0908 to register. field trips, meeting new people, FrIday, sept. 19 – suN- $20 suggested donation. attending special programs, San Juan Odyssey day, sept. 21 Dry Creek Canyon Challenge: events and workshops. For more A Multi-Media presentation Silver Anniversary edition Tribute Equinox Yoga Workshop – A Tabeguache Trail – Tabeguache info, contact Victoria Atkins at to one of the most beautiful places in the world! joyous weekend yoga workshop Trail Head, 8 a.m., 244-8877. 882-5610. with Kim Self and Elizabeth Linton Second Annual History and Cul- in Rico, celebrating the miracle of ture Festival – Montrose Historical TO HAVE YOUR EVENT LIST- life during harvest time by practicing Museum, 249-2085. ED… If you would like your event a variety of yoga postures, as well as Motocross Exhibit and Races – included in our Regional calendar, some meditation and pranayama. All Thundermountain Speedway, 2 p.m., please fax your information to levels of students are welcome to at- 201-7089. 728-9066 or email to calendar@tel- tend. Friday, 6-8 p.m.: Preparing the shows nightly luridewatch.com no later than 5 p.m. 7:30 pm • Sunday Matinee 3 pm soil and sowing the seeds: hip open- aNNOuNcemeNts Thursday the week before publica- ers and forward bends. Saturday, 10 tion. You may also send your infor- a.m.-noon: Growing the roots: stand- Family Stewardship Project – mation to P.O. Box 2042, Telluride, The Main Street Theater ing poses and inversions. Saturday, Youth 10 and above, along with CO, 81435. No phone calls, please. 630 Main Street • Ouray, Colorado • 970-325-4940 14 • OCW | tuesday, september 16, 2008 the ouray county WatCh COmmunity Kids to Get Money For Big Ideas RIDGWAY – The Mo- youth-sponsored art shows, po- saic Community Project has an- etry readings or concerts. nounced a new program designed “Filmmaking is a costly en- to foster youth imagination, ini- deavor; I’m sure we’ll get some tiative and involvement in the proposals for that,” said MCP community. The Big Ideas Proj- Boardmember Kierstin Bridger. ect provides seed money, struc- “Little kids might want the capi- ture and encouragement to help tal to have a big bake sale and tal- youth find their dreams and real- ent show. There might be a bud- ize them. ding biologist who needs certain Through this project, area equipment and knows that we youth will propose and complete might need to know something in a service-oriented “Big Idea” that our community. The possibilities is aligned with the MCP mission are endless.” statement. MCP will provide seed The deadline for applications money in the form of a matching is Dec. 15, and grants will be grant, and youth will be expected awarded on Jan. 15. Youth are re- to document their progress. Seed quired to enlist the help of an adult money will be allocated in differ- to monitor fundraising, allocation tOP BuyER – The Delta Implement Company’s Cliff Wolfe accepts Ouray County Fair’s Top Buyer ent amounts to three age groups: of money and the overall good plaque from 4-H members Elijah and Zeke Hietala, Jenna Beamer and Brianna Killup. Delta Implement 5-8 years, up to $100; 9-13 years, faith of the participants. was the fair’s top contributor, buying two beef, a lamb and a goat at the annual Labor Day week event. up to $200; and 14-18 years, up “Starting a project without (Photo courtesy Jorge Hernandez) to $500. any capital can be tough. When Some ideas that have been kids get support, guidance, seed bandied about so far include kids money, and a forum for their ideas, BuRns from page 11 The fuels being treated in these be initiated if conditions are within writing lyrics and music about their dreams can be heard, support- areas range from standing and me- established parameters for safe and growing up in this area; a mass ers can be enrolled and their vision three miles north of Ridgway chanically treated pinyon-juniper to effective fires. Each prescribed burn tree-planting and clean-up day; or can be realized,” Bridger said. on the east side of Highway ponderosa pine. Oakbrush and debris conducted by the agencies has gone 550. resulting from previous mechanical through an environmental analysis • Raspberry Repeater Site Piles: treatments will also be treated. and has a detailed burn plan devel- 10 acres, project is located Weather conditions will be oped in advance, along with appro- hydROgEn from page 7 is topped off about every other fill- along the Divide Road on the closely monitored prior to and dur- priate smoke permits obtained from up. An onboard scanner helps the Uncompahgre Plateau. ing the burns, and burns will only state agencies. system it gets 65-75 mpg. driver monitor fuel efficiency. “It’s honestly been such a The hydrogen conversion kit, blessing,” said Gemmell Jr. “It’s with parts and labor, costs about so beneficial being a working stu- $2,500. Limited kits can be in- dent. My dad offered me the so- stalled for less. The systems work lution and it’s so great. 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MONTROSE – “A geo- loop as a utility plant. DMEA thermal heat pump is the most then charges the residential energy efficient heating and co-op member signing up for cooling option for most homes, the loop tariff an affordable but it has a higher up-front monthly fee, analogous to the cost,” explained Mark Kurtz, monthly base charge mem- manager of DMEA’s geother- bers pay for electric service. mal division. “Our loop tariff DMEA’s geothermal loop tar- brings down the initial cost of iff will run $15-$29 a month a geothermal heat pump close for most homes. to that of a conventional sys- “Although several dozen tem, enabling the homeowner homeowners have already tak- to save 30-70 percent on their en advantage of this new tar- maKe hay whiLe the sun shines – Fields at the Double RL Ranch just outside Ridgway are in the last operating cost, compared to iff, there are many members stages of the haying process. Ranchers in the region have been cutting, curing, baling and stacking hay natural gas or propane.” interested in lowering their since July in preparation for winter. (Photo by Erin Raley) DMEA will host a meeting heating costs this winter who to explain its geothermal loop are unfamiliar with the pro- haying from page 1 these days,” said Potter. “We tonnage, you use fertilizer,” said tariff this Thursday, Sept. 18, gram,” said Kurtz. “As con- use the hay contractors in a Potter. “But they are so expen- from 6-7 p.m. at its Montrose ventional fossil fuel heating said Potter. pinch. Their machines are very sive. The price has escalated be- building, 11925 6300 Rd. is expected to be more expen- Rain is a rancher’s worst technical, and you can’t put a cause they are fuel based.” In the geothermal loop sive this winter, it’s important enemy during haying season. If greenhorn on there because they The Potters did not use fer- tariff program, DMEA pays to provide our members with hay doesn’t dry, or “cure,” com- might ruin the machinery.” tilizer this year and it has cut for the installation of a resi- an option that could drastical- pletely before baling, it grows According to Potter it wasn’t down their production. But ac- dential ground-source heat ly cut their heating bills.” mold. Depending on how se- always like that. Historically, cording to Potter, they will still pump’s loops – normally For more information or to vere, moldy hay can be fed to there were seasonal workers get the hay they need to sustain about half the system’s cost RSVP for the geothermal sem- cows because their digestive who would come down from the their ranch through the winter. – and owns and maintains the inar, call DMEA at 249-4572. systems have the ability to pro- region’s mines, where the work cess it. However, moldy hay is was hazardous and the air was not healthy for horses and can poisonous, dark and damp. The cause major health problems for miners enjoyed working in the them. sunshine and fresh air of the val- “If you didn’t have to con- ley’s ranches. They would come tend with rain it wouldn’t take so to the area and rotate from ranch Sleep-n-Aire Proudly long to hay,” said Potter. “You to ranch, helping ranchers dur- have to let it dry before you pick ing haying season. it up, or it’s no good.” “It doesn’t work that way welcomes the new Potter and his brother Mi- anymore,” said Potter. “Ma- chael do most of the work during chines have replaced that man haying season, but occasionally power.” they have to hire special con- Over the years Potter said tractors to get their hay up be- he has not seen a decrease in the fore winter sets in. region’s hay production, even Spring Air Line The Potters started haying though ranch land is going the with everyone else in late July, way of development. Modern but they probably won’t fin- fertilizers are a contributing fac- ish until early October. While tor to the steady hay production, many ranchers use larger, more he said. hi-tech equipment to make the “If you want to grow a large haying process fast and efficient, the Potter Ranch uses older machinery including a 16 x 18-inch bailer as opposed to the new bal- ers that are 4 x 4 feet. “It’s really hard to find help county from page 3 SUDOKU AnSwerS Other people present argued from the puzzle for a two-way road, including on page 12 Emergency Planning Coordinator &REESETUP DELIVERY Alan Staehle and Ken Emory of the Western Slope Four Wheelers ANDDISPOSAL Club, who suggested a wait-and-see 3OMERESTRICTIONSAPPLY approach. Queens Kings The commissioners are consid- Starting at: Starting at: ering building an information kiosk near the buildings, erecting a fence Sleep-n-Aire $ $ Firm 399.90 Firm 599.90 around certain historic structures to $ 90 $ 90 protect them from trespassers and Mattress Gallery Plush Firm 499. Plush Firm 699. whether an attempt should be made Pillow Top $599.90 Pillow Top $799.90 to discourage heavy traffic. %-AIN3Ts-ONTROSE #/ The commissioners tabled the 81401 970-252-1101 -ON &RITO 3ATTO decision until November 2009.