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OCTOBER east Cancer AWARENESS CrCrestedested ButtButtee NewsNews MONTH the News never sleeps | www.crestedbuttenews.com VOL.60 | NO.41 | OCTOBER 9, 2020 | 50¢ GVRHA looks to local builders for housing input Looking at what it takes to build affordably and efficiently

[ BY KATHERINE NETTLES ]

Affordable housing has had some ups and downs across the valley over the years, with new rental, ownership and deed restriction options coming online in small batches and larger projects on the horizon but major projects like the corner at Brush Creek that have not come to fruition. The Gunnison Valley Regional Housing Authority (GVRHA) has started reaching out to local builders to get their honest feedback on what makes or breaks affordable housing -pro Narda Lebo working on the new Center jects as they move to create more opportunities for the Arts mural. photo by Nolan Blunck for the local workforce to live where they work. If these walls could talk: During the last GVRHA board meeting in September two experienced local builders, How public murals reflect a John Stock and Joel Wisian, called in to share CBMR preps their ideas. Both have contributed to successful affordable housing projects in the north valley. community’s values Both suggested that clear ideas, an understanding of architectural requirements and higher for winter town is not the most artistic in de- Local artists paint new density will benefit affordable housing projects murals in Crested Butte sign, the new Black Lives Matter of the future. operations and Montrose street painting on Elk Avenue does John Stock owns and operates High just that: supports the community’s Mountain Concepts with his wife, Karen, and desire to become more welcoming, “The ultimate goal is to get open [ BY KENDRA WALKER ] also founded the non-profit Student Organiza- diverse and inclusive. tion Achieving Results (SOAR) in coordination Another new mural coming to and stay open all season long” Public art often reflects the with Crested Butte Community School. Stock life in Crested Butte can be found [ BY KENDRA WALKER ] heart and soul of its community, and has completed several independent affordable that certainly applies in this town. at the concrete wall directly in front housing projects with SOAR in both Crested Whether your favorites include the of the old Center for the Arts. Local With winter just around the corner, Crest- Butte and in Crested Butte South, as well as brightly painted buses, the shiny artist Narda Lebo has been commis- ed Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) prepares projects for the free market. - sioned by the Center to paint the for its upcoming 2020/2021 season with new chrome sculptures, the Crank’s Pla Joel Wisian owns Bywater Development - mural and has been working on the safety protocols established for employees and za Spearchucker or even the rain with his wife, Amy. He recently built the Para- bow-colored buildings, the public painting for the last nine weeks. guests to ensure pandemic-friendly operations. dise Park affordable housing development with art around Crested Butte illustrates “It’s the first big thing besides 27 units near Rainbow Park in Crested Butte, During the October 1 Virtual Town Hall the school when you come into hosted by Gunnison County Health and Hu- the historic and quirky character we and also builds homes on the free market. all hold dear. And recent mural art town,” says Lebo about the Center, The two builders offered their input on man Services, CBMR vice president and chief recognizing the importance of cap- popping up in the area demonstrates what to do differently to find more traction for operating officer Tim Baker spoke on CBMR’s just how important public art today turing the community in this piece. plans for winter operations. affordable housing projects in the future, taking can be as a voice for a community’s “I think that community art is very - “We recognize how important the ski sea- much from their personal experiences work ideals. important to people on a very inter- ing with the town of Crested Butte. Many of son is to this community,” said Baker. “The “Public art has historically rep- nal level. I wanted to give people ultimate goal is to get open and stay open all their suggestions addressed making affordable resented the values of a community, in the community, whether they’re season long.” housing projects less risky for private develop- artists or not, something that makes He continued, “We will be striving for and it’s telling to see Crested Butte ers to invest in, so they get more interest and embrace public space for public art,” them feel better. It’s a visual thing consistency,” explaining that Vail Resorts is es- even competitive offers. says local artist Heather Bischoff. that makes you feel happy,” she says tablishing expectations for guests ahead of time “The public/private partnership is the Bischoff, whose murals can be of her mural, titled “Be Inspired.” in order to be prepared for the wide variety of only way we will efficiently get affordable spotted around town, including the Lebo based her design not only elements that could come this winter. housing,” said Wisian of the concept. cat and dog Mountain Express bus on the Center’s architecture that takes CBMR is scheduled to open on November GVRHA executive director Jennifer and in the Third Street public re- inspiration from the town’s surround- Kermode agrees. “They were very informa- 25, and staff has been collaborating closely with stroom lobby, advocates for public ing scenery and history, but also on tive,” she said. “They came up with a lot of public health and elected officials on safety pro- what inspires her about Crested Butte. art and the opportunity it presents— things that I think we can do, such as try- tocols and plans. - to express a community’s desires “The forest, the mountains, the flow ing to pack as many of the entitlement fees During the Zoom meeting, Baker walked and beliefs. ers—it’s just an explosion in your face through plans for safety, the new reservation into the back end of the transaction so that And even though the most re- all day long,” she says. system, operational changes and new features holding costs aren’t quite as expensive on cent public painting addition in CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 available to Epic pass holders. the front end for builders.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Safety The focus for winter operations is safety. “Our most important value has always been, be [ OvOverhearderheard ] safe,” said Baker. “The protocols we’ll have in place are protocols in all of our North American “Other than what resorts… We are training our staff as aggres - you are thinking sively as we can to be ready for winter season,” and believing, said Baker, ensuring that staff will have exten- 28 30 sive training, supplies and PPE equipment. are you ok?” Ballots Cross Country CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

2 | October 9, 2020 EDITEDITORIALORIAL Crested Butte News WWORLDORLD NEWSNEWS WORLD Tasmanian devils return to Australian wild after 3,000 years Tasmanian devils have been released into the wild on Australia’s mainland 3,000 years after the feisty marsupials became extinct there, in what conservationists described Monday as a “historic” step. Aus- sie Ark, along with a coalition of other conservation groups, revealed on Monday that they had released 26 of the carnivorous mammals into a 1,000-acre sanctuary at Barrington Tops, about 3.5 hours north of Sydney. Tim Faulkner, president of Aussie Ark, said the releases in July and September were the first steps in a project akin to the successful move to return wolves to Yellowstone National Park in the United States in the 1990s. —information compiled from The Telegraph

NATION Texas congressman calls on state attorney general to resign A Republican congressman from Texas became the most prominent member of his party to call for the resignation of the state’s Republican attorney general, Ken Paxton, following revelations that Paxton’s top photo by Robby Lloyd deputies reported him to law enforcement for alleged crimes includ- Numbers ing bribery and abuse of office. Rep. Chip Roy, who was previously Paxton’s top deputy in the attorney general’s office, said in state - Math geeks say numbers can be poetry. I’m a bridge is necessary to cross a canal, but once ment Monday that his former boss must step down “for the good of not there but numbers certainly can tell a story. installed that bridge messes with water the local the people of Texas.” Roy’s call for Paxton’s resignation comes days This week it seems numbers that might individu- ranchers depend upon, there is bound to be con- after seven senior lawyers in Paxton’s office sent a letter to the of- ally be interesting by themselves collectively show flict. fice’s head of human resources saying that they reported their boss to tensions escalating in our home. The numbers not If 80,000 poop bags are distributed that’s a lot “the appropriate law enforcement authority” for potentially break- only tell a story but also provide a warning. And of poop percolating in the landfill or as we all see ing the law “in his official capacity as the current Attorney General these are numbers coming to the forefront just this too often, along a single track. Providing people of Texas.” Among other issues, Paxton used the power of his office week… in RVs a safe place to dump their poop is a good to lean on Gunnison County after it shut its doors to vacation home- thing until there are too many and they impact our owners—including a top donor. —information compiled from the AP —Hundreds, if not thousands, of RVs lined neighbors every day, all summer long. up this summer to drop their waste at the dump If the Crested Butte Community School has CDC finally acknowledges airborne spread of coronavirus station located near the Crested Butte wastewater 800 kids enrolled and rubbing shoulders in the one In guidance updated on Monday afternoon, the Centers for Dis- treatment plant. It is also located near a growing school, pretty much every closet in that building ease Control and Prevention finally acknowledged that “airborne neighborhood. A petition with 150 signatures ask- will be a classroom. transmission” of “small droplets” can be responsible for coronavi- ing the dump station be moved was submitted to rus infections, including at a distance of more than six feet away, the Town Council. Part of the story many don’t want to read is in some situations. The updated guidance reflects a continuing —The town of Crested Butte has distributed that collectively we asked for all of this. The choice battle between public health officials and the Trump - adminis 80,000 plastic dog poop bags so far this year. was clear to be a tourist town instead of a mining tration over how to accurately describe risks associated with dif- —There are two ranchers, one bridge and town. Votes to fund tourism promotion and airlines ferent environments. —information compiled from Yahoo News sometimes hundreds of recreationists crossing flying into the valley make clear our intent. Making paths almost every day out Brush Creek by Strand the place nice and surrounding it with open space STATE Hill. increases the price of homes. We are proud to be a State parks continue to see record crowds —The median price of a house in Crested Butte dog-friendly community. The school is so good peo- Fall colors are drawing more traffic to state parks after an already is now more than $1.2 million and increasing. The ple move here so their kids can enroll. Our outdoor busy year, particularly in northwest Colorado. Through the first median income of people living in town is a frac- opportunities are such an attraction that there are eight months of the year, nearly 2.4 million people visited state tion of what it would take to afford such a place. inevitable issues with others, like long-time ranch- parks in Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s northwest region. Through —While local trailheads see hundreds of hikers, who also use the public land that surrounds us. August last year, the visitor count was less than 2.1 million. Af- ers and bikers on a regular basis in the summer, ter April, the numbers were at about the same point for 2019 and the acceptance of e-bikes is expected to grow that And so to try to put a head in the sand and 2020, but once summer hit, Coloradans headed out to the north- number—and the Forest Service is taking public ignore the consequences of our decisions serves no west parks in massive numbers. From April to August, the north- comment on whether to allow such e-bikes to use one well. Heeding the warning signs and taking west parks had 300,529 more visitors this year compared to last the local trails. action is how we shape our future. year. —information compiled from the Grand Junction Sentinel —Blue Mesa is approaching a fill at about 50 Of course the town, the county and the Forest percent capacity while the Taylor River is flowing Service have a responsibility to help tourists in Tourist sites on Navajo Nation to remain closed through 2020 at less than 100 cfs. While some precipitation is RVs get rid of their waste safely. We asked them Tourist sites on the Navajo Nation, including the Four Corners expected Sunday, the forecast for October calls for here and they came and probably spent some of Monument, will be closed through at least the rest of the year. The generally warm and dry weather. As more people their money here. To say we should ignore the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department cited a rise in coronavirus move here, there is less water. ramifications of tourism that happen outside the cases on the reservation and a tribal public health order in making —As the town gets more developed there are town is shortsighted and selfish. But it will take the announcement. It said it will reassess in January. A shelter-in- fewer places to store snow in the winter. Council communication and partnerships to reach a good place order, mask mandate, daily curfews and weekend lockdowns has been made aware that a few lots might have to solution. I appreciate that the Crested Butte council remain in effect on the vast reservation that stretches into New be purchased soon and they won’t be cheap. and staff understand there’s a responsibility to help Mexico, Utah and Arizona. —information compiled from Aspen Times —The current Crested Butte Community those with RVs who want to get rid of the waste in School in-person student count is at about 770, with a responsible manner so will explore other ways —compiled by Mark Reaman the total count including online Pathways students to do that while listening to the concerns of the at 799. neighbors. We all will be facing a decision on how to pay So it is that time to take a breath, and remem- for another school expansion in the next year or ber the long tradition in this community to not two. The numbers make it pretty impossible to Owner: Crested Butte News, Inc. Publishers: Jill Clair and Melissa Fenlon Editor: Mark Reaman ignore the numbers but try to guide them. 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Crested Butte News LETTERS October 9, 2020 | 3 Local councilman on local policing and local $98 FULL BODY MASSAGE & 15% OFF ALL SERVICES Black Lives Matter Dear Editor: community. I have seen an ac- in Gunnison County and know Over the weekend, another knowledgement of their role as that our officers at the CBMO are unarmed black man was shot by law enforcement to help bridge just eight amongst 60+ spread police. This time it was Jonathan the gap of understanding and do amongst municipal, county, state Price in Texas. A murder charge more to be better at policing and and federal LEO in the county, 15% OFF against the officer this quickly is recognizing historical context to as told to me by chief marshal ALL SPA SERVICES hopefully good news in finding conversation. There is also natu- Reily. Also, Senate Bill 217, the justice for Jonathan Price’s fam- ral defensiveness when you are Law Enforcement Integrity Act, Can not be combined with any other specials. ily and community. told how to do your job and you passed into law in Colorado Valid Oct 8 - Oct 18. I don’t know if I’m starting know your heart is in the right earlier this year, which is such to be numbed to it; it’s starting place. It has been a healthy and a huge deal for some major ALL SPA SERVICES INCLUDE: to feel like a twisted version of respectful conversation so far police reform; if you don’t know 2 Outdoor Mountain View Hot Tubs • Sauna • Steam Room Groundhog Day, but I felt the and that’s an amazing first step about it, you should check it out Fitness Facility • Rainfall Showers • Tranquility Rooms urge to write just a little update here, at least. (Google). 970-251-3500 | www.ElevationSpa.com from my personal perspective I referenced this in council I’m still sick to my stomach on conversations with local law last night, but it was kind of late every time this happens. We enforcement. and I wanted to make sure it need to keep giving space for the Coincidentally, I was on made it out. I am not saying the grief and processing, the story a ride-along with the Crested above trying to be ignorant of telling, the fight for justice and Butte Marshals Saturday night. how there is so much work still equity, the education, the inclu- I have been so impressed with to be done, or the fact I am grate- sion, the healthy and uncomfort- their willingness to be a part of ful for every day a law enforce- able conversations, the commit- the conversation around Black ment officer puts their life on ment to be better and the care for NAME: Freddie Lives Matter and Diversity, the line for our community, but our fellow community members AGE: 1! Equity, Inclusion and Justice it’s also important to remember locally and nationally. The Black issues here in Crested Butte and we are still trying to take steps Lives Matter Committee formed FAVORITE THING: His BFF, Moke nationally. I have been actively towards ending systemic racism by the Town of Crested Butte has learning a lot about their experi- in policing. been able to accomplish a lot of Freddie and I were conversing ences, training and jobs in this We understand our place good work so far in a remark- about the finer things in life able amount of time and I look over some pool time last week. I asked Freddie what forward to this group continuing really makes him happy. What - the hard work in Diversity, Eq really makes Freddie jump Public money could have been uity, Inclusion and Justice initia- out of bed in the morning? better spent by council tives that will benefit the entire He just responded,” IDK, community. A big thank you my BFF Moke?!” goes out to everyone involved. Mark: 970-349-5047 www.ohbedogful.com Sincerely, I promise, Mark, this is my last letter (at least for a while) and 336 Buckley Dr. • Riverland (3 miles south of CB) Will Dujardin, Crested Butte it’s a much shorter one. Mon - Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm | Sat & Sun 9am - 11pm • 2pm - 4pm Town Council I write regarding the several thousands of dollars of public We are an environmentally conscious company. funds (did disclosed costs include all materials, overtime, meals, cleanup, required future maintenance and the expense of mural’s eventual removal, etc.?) that were ordered expended by the Crested Butte Town Council for the recent street mural on Elk Ave. Person- ally, I submit that these funds, our public monies, while I otherwise maintain they were improperly spent, would have then been better - STAY SAFE! applied towards something that benefited all or most of our com munity’s interests and common well-being. I do not ignore many of these important and legitimate social issues. But I believe council members are not elected, so as to provide them with a platform to CRESTED BUTTE DAILY SPECIALS air and express their personal beliefs and positions on such issues. Sunday Fun Day 10% off all bulk flower For those who might disagree, I submit that this expenditure of “our monies” perhaps then would have been better spent to Munchy Monday 10% off all edibles provide support to some of our valley’s local and most important Wax Wednesday 10% off all wax and shatter non-profits, respectively, such as Living Journeys, Adaptive Sports, Tough Enough to Wear Pink, our local hospital’s foundation, Emma Freaky Friday 10% off all cartridges, disposables, and syringes Coburn’s breast cancer foundation, our Mental Health Center’s Suicide Prevention group or our Music and Film Festivals, etc., to name only a few. This is just my personal opinion, as a private citizen, participating in an open forum valuably provided by you, Mark. I respect and listen to others that may have a different position. And that’s important too. After all, we live in the U.S.A. Lucky us. Thanks.

Chuck Cliggett

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE I appreciate the efforts at both ends of the valley to try to provide housing so workers can live near their jobs. Again, sincere collaboration and communication up front between stakeholders and neighbors will be important. Hopefully that is a lesson learned from the Brush Creek battle we all suffered through. None of these issues are easy to solve. But they are in front of us and the numbers prove it. Just the fact that this community is willing to tackle them head-on and sometimes in a process that involves uncomfortable discussions is a testament to this place compared to others that look to the dollar first and community second. It is important to keep the working ranching operations operating in this valley. It’s important to have people living in the community at CRESTED BUTTE GUNNISON both ends of the valley. It’s important that recreationists and busi- 423 BELLEVIEW AVENUE 500 WEST HIGHWAY 50 #101 ness people understand it is wiser to not love a place to death. It 970.349.6640 970.642.4120 is important to maintain the quality of the school while embracing more students. BOTH STORES OPEN DAILY \\ MUST BE 21+ WITH VALID ID But it is more important to do this in a way that reflects the roots and values of our particular community—and that involves hard work and honest discussion. That’s an important story. \\ THEDISPENSARY.COM \\

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4 | October 9, 2020 LETTERS Crested Butte News KOA Dave has a non-political approach To the Editor: KOA Dave has been involved with helping home- As Gunnison locals, we feel the need to write this less people, the local food pantry and other areas of letter in support of Dave Taylor for the future of Gun- our county for many years, not just during campaign nison County on the Board of County Commissioners. season. He is kind, honest and sincere and has the Dave is not running for political ambition or career; energy to take the board to another level. At all costs he truly wants what is best for our unique commu- he will turn a negative situation into a positive and his nity. As a business owner in our county, he provides campaign tactics are something we should all come to an economic perspective that is necessary given the expect out of any candidates. One of the reasons we current national and local hardships. He is the epitome would like Dave Taylor to represent us on our local of a “good neighbor” by being involved across all governing body is because of his non-political ap- aspects of our wonderful community. He generously proach. He is not looking to make a living by being a volunteered during the COVID pandemic at the Emer- career politician, he wants to serve us and his previous gency Operations Center, serves on the school board, record shows he does just that. drove busses for both the school district and Western Colorado University, and opens up his business to local Rick and Gloria Besecker; Christian and Mariah Green; families to gain an appreciation for animals. Jerad Besecker Vader anchored to the right? To the Editor: When the local Republican plenty as an educator and elected I have been a lifelong Repub- Party chairwoman circulates official. Thanks to Jonathan’s lead- lican, until a few years ago. When petitions for her candidacy, when ership my kids can get a Choice I look at the direction Trump and she is promoted by the Gunnison Pass, he got the trail system at even the local Gunnison Republi- Republican Party as their preferred Van Tuyl built, the Gunnison sage can party has taken, it is accurate candidate and they advocate for grouse is not endangered, county to say they left me. I have voted folks to support her financially, facilities have been modernized across party lines, especially at the when she speaks at Republican fun- without raising my taxes, afford- local and state level, but the current draisers alongside Lauren Boebert able housing is being built and our Republican Party seems to have and attends private parties with public lands are front and center little tolerance for that type of inde- Senator Gardner, it clearly shows with sensible community based pendence. So, I changed my voter where she stands. Taking the above protective legislative proposals registration to unaffiliated, and and combining that with her self- Jonathan initiated. Also, as an RTA KINDNESS IS EVERYTHING: Signs are sprouting up against system- yes I consider myself an independ- reported meetings with the GV2H board member and chairperson, ic racism in both CB and around the county. Residents all over town ent. What I now find interesting PAC, who have openly endorsed he got us bus service and increased are making sure that their views are heard and that changes are being is Trudy Vader and her claim to her as aligning with their agenda, it it to the point that it is a critical made. photo by Nolan Blunck being “the independent candidate makes me wonder what her inde- piece of community infrastructure. for county commissioner” despite pendent voice really sounds like? Ranchers respect him and support volunteer efforts he has been part your lopsided alliances are all being what I perceive to be a candi- I asked the local Democratic Party him because he knows water, land of, but it is a lot. Republican? Just because you had date rigidly anchored to the right. if she had reached out to them and use, grazing and other ranching Therefore, for Trudy Vader I some Democrats and Unaffiliated After reading her Gunni- the answer was she had not. related issues. He got renewable have two questions. One is, in the voters sign a petition does not son Country Times interview, her In Vader’s Letter to the Editor energy projects, STOR committee last five years since you returned make you independent; your ac- answers to questions in the Crested (10/01 GCT) she takes a shot at and the One Valley Project off the to Gunnison after at least 20 years tions do. You are only engaging the Butte News, her website, her social current Commissioner Jonathan ground. I see him being an effective away, what specific accomplish- right side of the political spectrum. media and the Gunnison County Houck’s website because it only voice outside the county, collaborat- ments for this community have From my perspective, your voter Republicans Facebook page along lists his committee, board and ing to get legislation passed that you achieved? Second, and equally registration might read unaffiliated with the ‘Save Gunnison County’s leadership work but is short on helps lower my insurance cost, important, is how do you claim but you seem to be anything but Summer” Facebook page, I am accomplishments. Perhaps Houck fund transportation statewide and to be independent if your petition independent. perplexed that she claims to be does not want to brag but from my protect my public lands. I won’t circulators, supporters, potential independent. perspective, he has accomplished even list the number of civic and PAC/dark money machine and John Talbert, Gunnison Swenson makes case for Vader Dear Editor: the public sector to get completed. This Instead of acting like leaders and working of the entire community. Even though I There are several reasons that I am meant we needed to get busy right then. it out, the commissioners bought a parcel personally do not need a house, I need my voting for change on the Gunnison County The commissioners committed to affecting right across the highway for $1.8 million that service providers, like electricians, plumb- Board of Commissioners (reversal of Golden the construction of 200 units by 2020 in their has no utilities to it. Why? No one has even ers and trash collectors to have homes. To Eagle, commercial development ban, lack of strategic plan, this was great. Then in 2019, been told the plan for it. They also purchased have community our teachers, firefighters leadership during COVID shutdown, etc.). the commissioners pushed that result to 2022, a parcel for $1 million that has utilities to it and nurses need homes. The list goes on and However, the most important issue is hous- why? They did not make this a true priority. and was platted for houses, but instead of on because we do not have housing for our ing and the commissioners need to make this To date, the commissioners have completed using it for housing, a campground is going community. Housing is a need in the entire a true priority or we will lose our community only eight units! They have started another to be developed. Seems to me that the nearly community. as we know it. We do not have enough hous- 76, but nothing else is on the drawing board. $3 million could have been added to the big Jonathan Houck has become a commis- ing for our families, workforce, students and They needed to build 200 by 2020 and com- project up north to buy down the density sioner of the “wants of a few.” Trudy Vader people wanting to relocate here. It is affecting mitted in writing to do so. They are only and 150 units would be well on their way to has been talking to and listening to people up our business’ ability to fully staff and fully going to complete eight in those four years completion. Instead we have an extremely and down the valley. She understands and stay open. Families and young people cannot and only a total of 84 in six years. We are now expensive piece of property that will take an will serve the “needs of the community.” She afford to stay here and when they can afford getting further behind in our housing needs. extremely large amount of more money to has learned from our community just how to, they cannot find a home. Housing needs They have not stayed focused on the needs of develop and a plan to create a campground important housing is and how critical it is to are at crisis levels. the community. on prime developable property in the middle make this a priority for all. Please join me in The 2016 housing needs assessment They were set to build an exceptionally of residences. voting for Trudy Vader, commissioner for all. revealed that to keep up with the needs, large project at the north end of the valley, Building a campground on developable over 900 units needed to be built by 2020. however, the commissioners and their town property is a “want” of a small segment of Paula Swenson, Former County Commis- Of those, over 400 needed assistance from partners got into a fight about the density. the population. Building housing is a “need” sioner Town again striving to do what is right Thanks for supporting the Other

Dear Editor, banned plastic bags to address the sig- Mark: I was really amazed and impressed nificant plastic waste issue, set goals to be The recent BLM street mural discussion has, unfortunately, gone the way of by the town of Crested Butte when I saw carbon neutral to address global warming many current topics, with much more vitriol than substance. It breaks our hearts the aerial photo of “Black Lives Matter” and required masks on Elk Ave. to squash to see our community of tolerance sucked into such fighting. painted on Elk Ave. Until the death of coronavirus. It is our belief every one of us knows ALL LIVES MATTER in our souls. How- George Floyd and subsequent publicity of Crested Butte continually strives ever, this place in paradise is truly the epitome of privilege. For us to recognize numerous examples of unjust treatment to do the right thing. By boldly stating that truth and to take a bold step to go on record in support of other lives whose of people of color across the nation, I had “Black Lives Matter” on Elk Avenue the daily outcomes may be so tenuous makes us realize Crested Butte remains much no idea just how pervasive and profound community is helping to educate people the same as it was in the early 1970s. This place values and tolerates all. the problem of systematic racism was. As that there is a serious problem with sys- As visitors and second homeowners, we have been incredibly fortunate to with any serious problem, the solution temic racism and we need to do what we share in this community for over 40 years. The people of Crested Butte have starts with education and then actionable can to fix it. Thank you, Crested Butte, for repeatedly demonstrated a willingness to support the OTHER. Thank you to our steps. again striving to do what is right. Town Council for doing that yet again. Please don’t ever stop! This little mountain community has some real character in such matters. It has Kristin Woestehoff Nick and Debby Faes

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MOOVING CATTLE: The Spann Ranch moved their cattle across Highway 135 on Thursday, October 1. This Week’s Featured Homesite Is #14 Cattle Drive season is upon us so please slow down and drive safely if you come across a moving herd. photo by Nolan Blunck What is so special about this week’s featured homesite? This .56 acre level homesite has a peaceful corner location with a buffer from natural wetlands. It’s a struggle for the survival of democracy Visit Aperture to see the incredible views and exceptional amenities at Crested Butte’s new neighborhood. Dear Crested Butte News: fully FOX News and the like way: Don’t bring a pocketknife Last Tuesday night the have moved the goalposts of to a gunfight. This is nothing Homesite #9 NOW UNDER CONTRACT! President of the United States honest political discourse. I’m less than the struggle for the 5 homesites currently under contract. threatened to violate our in my 60s now and I complete- survival of democracy itself. Indian Summer is spectacular this autumn! centuries-long tradition for the ly support the BLM movement. ApertureCB.com peaceful transfer of power— Otherwise, my political align- Respectfully (and with ur- surely one of the greatest mira- ment is only slightly to the left gency), The Mountain Office Team cles of our political system. of Dwight Eisenhower, a presi- Russell Scanlon, Joel Vosburg & Charlie Farnan He also openly encouraged dent who I saw in person as a Mt. Crested Butte 970.209.1581 | 970.209.0609 voter intimidation at the polls child and greatly admired. [email protected] [email protected] by his MAGA thugs (which is This is why I cannot The Mountain Ofﬁce unlawful, BTW) and refused indulge in whitewashed his- 211 Elk Avenue to denounce white suprema- tory, half truths or deliberate cists. That’s a fact. We all heard obfuscations from representa- it, including, presumably, all tives of a political party who the local and national repre- allowed an unqualified, narcis- sentatives of the GOP. I haven’t sistic, corrupt, sexual predator heard much of a peep from any to occupy the (formerly) most of them, have you? respected and powerful office What I have heard is the in the world. Those from the continual slandering of citi- Right who now ask for all of us zens who dare to peacefully to “be nice” are either ignor- assemble for racial equality ing their own recent history or as “Radical-Leftist-Marxists.” engaging in calculated, strate- This shows you how success- gic hypocrisy. To put it another Improving mental health for local young people

Dear Trusted Adults and Com- sional discussion/advice. munity Members: We encourage that the As members of the com- youth reach out to our email munity that are trusted by the (youthwellness@gunnison- youth, we would like to share county.org) to make an ap- an opportunity with you so pointment. Additionally, more you can pass it along to the information can be found on Committed to Community Health Crested Butte youth. This past our website www.youthwell- spring and summer a group nessco.com to learn more about AS YOUR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, I WILL of students created a program our program and what times called Crested Butte Youth Well- are available for sign-up. • Uphold county health experts and evidence-based policies to prevent ness to allow for up to four free Mental health is impor- counseling sessions to be avail- tant to take care of, and now the spread of COVID-19 able for teens ages 12 and up. more than ever our youth need This program gives the youth support. As this program is for • Work to facilitate collaboration and an integrative health approach an opportunity to meet with the youth, please respect their across substance abuse prevention programs professional counselors for a wishes in whether or not they confidential discussion. want to use this opportunity; • Develop a strategic health coalition and comprehensive behavioral With the goal of improving however please make them the mental health of our youth, aware that they have Crested health plan with Gunnison County, Western, GVH, and the Center for we hope that you, as trusted Butte Youth Wellness free coun- Mental Health adults, will share this opportu- seling as an option. nity with the teens in the com- We want to thank the Town munity, and make it an encour- of Crested Butte and Town of aged resource. Stress, anxiety, Mt. Crested Butte for financially LIZ SMITH addiction, relationships, family supporting this program. GUNNISON COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 conflicts, COVID-19, emotional abuse, depression, suicide and Thank you for your time, and school are just some of the top- happy fall! View the entire platform at lizforgunnisoncounty.com ics that could be covered. We Crested Butte Youth Wellness want all youth to feel comfort- LizforGunnisonCounty Paid for by Liz For Gunnison County able seeking help and profes-

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Wide selection, visit: Beware the GV2H influence Dear Editor: GV2H Facebook page revealed support of a PAC that has a clear ArtisanRugGallery.com We have to be vigilant in our just the opposite: “According to FB agenda on its website. They have modern political landscape in chatter,” Couch writes, “only Re- already started putting out signs 311 Elk Ave this country where money equals publicans are capable of represent- supporting Dave and Trudy in speech and war is peace. ing GV2H interests. ‘All Democrats downtown Gunnison. Crested Butte, CO For the first time in our must be replaced with Republi- In my view, these candidates county’s history, a political commit- cans.’” This has alienated second have already sold us out. We in tee has organized to influence the homeowners who have objected to this valley have already lost quite Established 1990 outcome of our local elections with this clear misrepresentation of the a lot of agency over our valley and an advertised $3 million fundrais- group as “non-partisan.” our policy already. Most of us can’t ing goal. Jim Moran created GV2H Using what seems to be the even afford our only home here. (Gunnison Valley Second Home- same script, the candidates sup- Even the second homeowners feel CALL FOR AVAILABILITY owners) PAC under the auspices of ported by the GV2H PAC, Dave disparaged. I urge all of us, please Kristi 970-209-2670 | Scott 970-209-2281 “giv[ing] all non-resident property Taylor and Trudy Vader, claim to be mindful as you cast your votes. owners and local business owners be “apolitical” and would have Dark money is a problem all over a voice” and to “seek the removal you believe they don’t have an this country, and we need to send of any politician who RULES rather “Agenda” of their own or are a strong message from our com- than GOVERNS” (gv2hpac.org). As “Independent.” We know Mr. munity that the people here won’t Mikki Couch, a second homeowner Taylor and Ms. Vader met with Jim allow our elections to be bought. and GV2H defector wrote recently Moran, who coordinated a meeting Please don’t let them do this. in the Crested Butte News, the PAC with Sen. Cory Gardner in July, presented itself as “non-political,” and apparently whatever they said Thanks, but discussions in the private there was good enough to win the Edward M. Richardson School district addresses discrimination issue Clean, Dust Free Environment Gunnison Valley, centrated by both necessity and choice in Gunnison, 469 Riverland Drive Last week’s Crested Butte News included two where over 15 percent of our student population is letters to the editor suggesting discrimination by the identified as English Language Learners. We are one Gunnison Watershed School District. In one letter, school district, and consolidation of services in this Erika Vohman described her family’s disappointment way is a wise use of exceptionally limited resources with the District as they enrolled their two recently (Colorado’s Budget Stabilization factor denied GWSD adopted teenage boys from Colombia. They had students $2.7 million this year, and a total of over hoped to have the boys attend school in Crested Butte $20.1 million since 2009). At the same time, this con- where they lived, but were instead encouraged to centration of services is a structure that contributes take advantage of our newcomer English Language to the segregation of our valley along lines of race, Learner (ELL) program in our Gunnison schools. In class and language. How do we distribute our scarce another letter, former CBCS teacher Marjani Israel resources to address this systemic reality that both shared reflections about her first job application to the creates and works to erase inequity? We do not have District. She never received a response from the Dis- all the answers, but we are committed to the work. HARVEST trict, leaving her feeling that perhaps her name, Mar- And, how can we move towards a more eq- jani Ahlai Israel, “might have sounded too ‘foreign,’ uitable hiring process? In a system where relation- SALE too ‘other’ to be a desired candidate for the job.” ships among staff are essential to the creation of Erika and Marjani, we hear you, and your experi- our positive school cultures, how do we protect our ences are valid and concerning. We are so grateful applicants from our implicit biases and attraction to for the opportunity for reflection that your letters what’s familiar? Building a team with diversity brings BUY ONE AT 50% provide. Our GWSD team works tirelessly to ensure strength and helps engender that sense of belonging that all students are successful. We know that we can for our students. We will continue to strive towards fulfill this mission only when every student, every this vision. OFF GET ONE FREE* staff member, every parent and every member of the Gunnison Valley, we are your school district. Our community belongs, feels welcome and knows they team has not intentionally engaged in discrimina- *Select Items Only Harvest Sale for *select items are valued in the fullness of who they are including tion of students or prospective employees. Countless WhileOnly while Supplies supplies Last last. their race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, success stories exist alongside those that Erika and disability, religion, language or more. Marjani have shared, but we continue to find paths This promise of equitable public education in to the promise of equitable public education, and my our nation and in our community drives all we do, hope is that together, we can move in that direction. though it is not yet realized. We still fall short at times, and every time a person comes to us with concerns, it Sincerely, Visit our new e-commerce site is an opportunity to move closer to this promise. 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MEET OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBER! Participate and vote Elizabeth “Betsy” Owens, PA-C Editor: and provide voters with election in- today! (Not just for women!) Your opinion counts, if you formation they need. VOTE411.org In addition to supporting our Betsy Owens, a Certiﬁed Physician Assistant, vote! is our non-partisan website where activities, contributions are wel- joined our clinic full time in the summer We are all equal at the bal- candidates are compared side by come and go directly to our impor- of 2020 and is accepting new patients. lot box, but only if we vote. The side and propositions are compared tant work to empower voters and Growing up in northern Vermont, Betsy League of Women Voters, a national pro and con. We participate at the defend democracy. Together we can developed a love for the great outdoors non-partisan organization, engages local and state levels on legislative ensure that our elections are free, and small community. After completing her millions of voters every year to priorities and efforts to improve our fair and accessible, and without the undergrad at The University of Vermont, she moved to Colorado ensure that Americans have the in- elections. influence of money. Please contact where she worked as an EMT for the Keystone Ski Patrol. Betsy formation needed to participate in Joining the League of Women us through our website to donate graduated with her Master’s degree from the Red Rocks PA Program elections that determine our future. Voters is a great way to get in- or to participate in our endeavors: in Denver, and started her career in Emergency Medicine through Our volunteers work year- volved in your community and lwvgunnison.org. Denver’s St. Anthony’s Hospitals. When motherhood claimed her round to register new voters, host play an active role in our democra- focus, Betsy transitioned into pediatric medicine, fostering her community forums and debates cy. Connect with us and volunteer Becky Morgan, Mt. Crested Butte conﬁdence as both a mother and a clinician. In following patients from birth to adulthood, Betsy developed the art of understanding the whole patient. Now as her own children have entered grade school, and biking and skiing have taken the main stage for family fun, they have settled in Crested Butte. A special place, still offering the small Danielson supports Houck community that she and her family hope to grow into. The backdrop Dear Editor: well. But under the current county commissioners the is spectacular, the characters are eclectic, and Our county needs the continued leadership of county has been a leader in trying to get these diverse she is eager to get to know you all! Jonathan Houck on our Board of County Commission- players working together for the needed transition to ers. Commissioner Houck is the candidate who has renewables. M-F 8:30-4:30 the most experience, and is a steady hand when one is Switching to new players, particularly to those 970-349-2677 needed. whose allies want to take us backward to more reliance Gunnison County government is only one piece in on fossil fuels, would be a serious mistake. Appointments and Walk-ins Welcome our energy puzzle, which requires leadership from our Located next to the Brown Lab Pub City of Gunnison utility, from our Gunnison County Sincerely, Electric Association and municipal governments as Luke Danielson

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THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SUMMER AND FALL! BANNED BOOKS PLAY: The Western Theatre Company performed their Banned Books Week reading on the patio of Townie Books on Friday, October 2. photo by Nolan Blunck Closed Friday 10/9 at 1pm thru Sunday 10/18.

and last month plus deposit. Upon Open Daily from 10am | 428 Elk Ave, Crested Butte BUSTEDBUSTED in the buttbuttee arriving at the rental, the victim 970.349.9711 | www.paradoxfootwear.com BY CRESTED BUTTE’S FINEST found that it had been a scam. This has happened a few times in the last The Marshal’s Office will be During this period, the Mar- couple of years. Please be extra cautious having a prescription take-back shals opened four new cases and an- when obtaining a rental online. If you day on Thursday, October 22 from swered approximately 121 calls for can, go view the residence first and/ 501 ELK AVE 7:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 5:15 service. Here are a few highlights. or take steps to verify the renter is the CRESTED BUTTE p.m. Bring your expired/no longer 9/28/2020, Agency assistance actual homeowner. needed prescription drugs, over was provided to Mt. Crested Butte An Aurora driver received a the counter medication, vitamins Police with the arrest of a man ticket for failing to stop at a stop and pet prescriptions to us at 508 charged with domestic violence. sign and for driving a vehicle with Maroon and we will dispose of them A vehicle was ticketed for being expired plates. properly. parked more than 10 minutes in a Two vehicles received tickets We have been made aware of 10-minute parking space in the 300 for being parked in the roadway a recent discussion as to whether block of Elk. and a third received one for being the post office parking lot is open 10/1/2020, A report was taken parked in a crosswalk. to the public for parking outside of for a license plate that was stolen 10/4/2020, A man from Texas their “normal business hours.” The from inside a parked vehicle. was cited for failing to stop at the answer is it is not. The post office A Gunnison woman was cited stop sign at Maroon and 5th. This property has not been offered for sale in over 20 years. is private property, not public, and for driving with expired plates. Response was made for the The property includes the entire corner, with tenants in place they have signage stating that their A ticket was issued to a vehicle report of a possible domestic situ- and off street parking. Prime Elk Ave. frontage space is vacant parking is for customers only. The ation. Upon investigation, it was parked illegally in the handicap and available for you to create or relocate your own business. signage does not provide specific parking space at the post office. determined nothing physical had hours for these parking regulations; 10/2/2020, A ticket was issued to occurred. The individuals were High traffic and high visiblity location. MLS # 768360 | Offered at $2,400,000. therefore, the regulations are in a vehicle parked within 30 feet of a given a courtesy transport to the Call me for a showing appointment. place at all times. In addition, the stop sign/intersection. bus stop and advised not to drive 10/3/2020, post office is open 24/7 so that cus- A report was taken due to their intoxication. The male EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE tomers may access their mailboxes for fraud. The victim had found a party was soon after arrested by whenever they need to, so the rules long-term rental through an online Mt. Crested Butte Police for driving apply 24/7. Airbnb site and wired first month while intoxicated. Reggie Masters Broker Associate REALTOR® Cell 970-596-3568 MOUNTMOUNTAINAIN miscmischiefhief [email protected] BY THE MT. CRESTED BUTTE POLICE DEPARTMENT

9/20/2020, A property management company when those red and blues come on! reported damage to the entrance gate at Red Mountain A Meeker man was cited for speeding 38 mph in Ranch. The incident is still under investigation. a posted 25 mph zone on Gothic Road in Mt. Crested A Lafayette man was cited for speeding 72 mph in Butte. a 55 mph zone on Highway 135. 9/25/2020, A Denver man was found asleep behind 9/22/2020, A citizen reported to police a hit-and- the wheel of his Mazda pickup by a Crested Butte run accident at the Black Diamond Condos in Mt. South resident near Tully’s restaurant. The engine was Crested Butte. The driver was located and admitted idling, and the vehicle was stuck in a ditch. Officers to stepping from the vehicle while it was still in gear, arrived to investigate, and the man was charged with causing minor damage to the vehicle. DUI. GLASS AND MIRROR 9/23/2020, An officer responded to a residence in An Austin, Texas man was cited for speeding 49 Crested Butte South to assist with a medical emer- mph in a posted 25 mph zone on Slate River Road. gency. Sadly, life-saving efforts were discontinued and 9/26/2020, Officers received a report of harassment the woman was pronounced deceased. The Gunnison in the Riverbend subdivision. The victim did not wish Frameless Heavy Glass County coroner was notified to further investigate the to pursue criminal charges. Euro Shower Doors cause and manner of death. A Whitehall, Pennsylvania man was cited for fol- A Littleton man was cited for speeding in the lowing too closely on Highway 135. Beautiful Glass-to-Tile school zone and failing to yield right of way to an A Fort Collins man was cited for speeding 49 mph design for superior emergency vehicle. Pull to the right and stop immediately in a posted 25 mph zone on Brush Creek Road. elegance Mountain Express moving to fall schedule next week Precision engineering

The Mountain Express Town Center/Mountaineer Square at appropriate social distancing are Shuttle will start operating its fall 11:20 p.m. required. schedule on Monday, October 12, The fall schedule is in effect For a complete schedule and running every 40 minutes. October 12 through November 25. details, visit www.mtnexp.org. If 970-641-4017 The first bus leaves Old Town Current COVID-19 protocols you have additional questions, Hall at 7:35 a.m. and the last bus remain in place: buses are lim- contact Mountain Express at (970) crestedbutteglass.com leaves the Mt. Crested Butte Transit ited to 19 passengers; masks and 349-5616.

8 | October 9, 2020 NEWNEWSS Crested Butte News Wearing is CBFPD responds to kitchen fire Be a friend, wear a mask. caring. at Grand Lodge hotel last Friday

[ FROM THE CRESTED BUTTE FIRE lation without the need for further treatment or PROTECTION DISTRICT ] transport to the hospital. Eight CBFPD personnel responded with five Crested Butte Fire and EMS units were dis- vehicles and were assisted by officers from the patched at 8:07 p.m. on Friday, October 2 to a re- Mt. Crested Butte Police Department and the port of a fire at the Grand Lodge in Mt. Crested Crested Butte Marshal’s Office. Life safety sys- Connecting you with the Butte. Prior to the arrival of fire units, guests had tems in the building, including the local smoke reported a smoke alarm going off in a nearby detectors, the building-wide fire alarm system room. Lodge staff identified the unit in question and well-maintained and proximal fire extin- Crested Butte Lifestyle and were met by heavy smoke along with flames guishers were all instrumental in protecting lives visible in the kitchen. Lodge staff members acted and limiting damage. The fire did not become quickly to deploy a fire extinguisher to the fire large or hot enough to activate the fire sprinkler area. Smoke, now in the hallway, quickly activat- system. Jaima Giles ed the building-wide fire alarm system. An evac- This fire occurred at the beginning of Nation- 970.275.9357 uation was in progress when fire units arrived. al Fire Prevention Week when CBFPD reminds all Initial CBFPD personnel arrived within five local residents and property owners to make sure [email protected] minutes from the Mt. Crested Butte Fire Station your smoke detectors are tested at least monthly and were supported by additional volunteer and and that smoke detector batteries are replaced connectincrestedbutte.com paid personnel from Crested Butte and Crested annually. Fire extinguishers should be located Butte South. As lodge staff members on site had in accessible locations and checked annually to effectively discovered and extinguished the fire, ensure they are charged and ready for use. Car- firefighters on scene worked to evacuate smoke, bon monoxide detectors, monitored fire alarm ensure that the fire had not extended beyond the systems, and fire sprinkler systems provide an immediate area, and investigated the cause of the additional level of safety that may be required in fire. Preliminary findings indicated that guests certain circumstances. had recently checked into the room and placed Residents and visitors are also reminded to a bag of groceries on a countertop that contained always ensure that stoves, ovens and cooktops are an integrated cooktop. Placement of the groceries turned off when not in use. Additionally, outdoor inadvertently activated the burner. Prior to real- fires and wood burning fireplaces should not be izing the situation, the guests left for dinner in left unattended. If you suspect a fire or other life town and were later notified of the fire in their safety emergency, such as a carbon monoxide unit. Firefighters remained on scene for approxi- alarm going off, evacuate immediately to a safe mately two hours. area and call 9-1-1. Do not attempt to fight a fire All guests were able to re-enter the building that is producing large amounts of smoke or that by 10 p.m. No damage estimate was available has become too large to extinguish. If possible, as of press time; however, fire damage was con- close the doors behind you as you evacuate to retained to the kitchen area and most smoke dam- duce the spread of smoke and flames. age was limited to furniture, fixtures and luggage For more information on fire safety contact within the affected unit. One individual in the the Crested Butte Fire Protection District at (970) fire area was evaluated for potential smoke inha- 349-5333 or visit us online at: www.cbfpd.org.

Marshal’s Office evacuated after avalanche bomb dropped off

The offices of KBUT and the Crested Butte Marshal’s Office were evacuated for about an hour on Monday afternoon after a partially detonated avalanche mitigation shell was dropped off at 508 Maroon Ave. The explosive device was reportedly found on a ski area trail and brought to the Marshal’s Of- fice by a hiker. The Grand Junction Bomb Squad was consulted about the shell’s safety. On Tuesday, October 6 at about 2 p.m., members of the Grand Junction Bomb Squad rendered the explosive device safe. Police ask that if you find any potential explosive devices, leave them where they are found, deny access to the area and notify the authorities of their whereabouts. BRIEFSBRIEFS mt. crcrestedested buttebutte BY KENDRA WALKER

Mt. CB police in line with Senate Bill 217 agreement has been working in some form since When asked by the Town Council at the Sep- 1989. tember 15 meeting, Mt. Crested Butte Police De- Council member Roman Kolodziej noted that partment chief Nate Stepanek said the department the Mountain Express board is also considering is ahead of the curve on most of the requirements running an earlier morning route this winter to of Colorado’s new Senate Bill 217, including hav- help commuters get up to the mountain, based on ing already had body cameras for about four the limited, pandemic-dependent bus capacities, years. “We’ve had to modify a few things but we which may require additional coordination with were pretty much already in compliance,” he said, the county. and most of the requirements went into effect at the beginning of September. Admissions tax grant committee With council member Roman Kolodziej in O Christmas Tree the Grand Canyon for the month of October, the While an actual Light Up Night event is up in Town Council voted to temporarily appoint coun- the air due to the coronavirus pandemic, the cham- cil member Dwayne Lehnertz to the admissions ber of commerce has confirmed that there will be a tax grant committee for the Winter Admission Tax tree in Mt. Crested Butte this holiday season. Grant cycle. Council member Nicholas Kempin is the other representative who makes up the com- Winter road maintenance mittee. The council will hold a special meeting to The Town Council agreed to renew Mt. Crest- consider applicants on October 13. ed Butte’s ongoing Winter Road Maintenance Intergovernmental Agreement with Gunnison Goodbye GoToMeeting, hello Zoom County. “It’s pretty much an essential service they Town staff has decided to switch meeting provide for us,” said interim town manager Carlos platforms from GoToMeeting to Zoom. Town Velado. “It allows us to maintain the streets and Council conducted its first Zoom meeting -on Oc http://westerntheatrecompany.squarespace.com/welcome get buses on the roads,” he said, noting that the tober 6.

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SWEET GREETING: The famous Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Prevent the policies that have created the COVID19 Bear now has a brand-new mask to help keep sweets lovers and the rest of Elk Avenue safe from COVID-19. photo by Nolan Blunck nightmare in TX**, OK & LA from coming to CO! * GV2H PAC - Gunnison Valley Second Homeowners’ Political Action Committee GVH now provides community **Texas ranks 2nd in total number of COVID19 deaths in the US – Please wear your masks! testing for people without COVID-19 symptoms Please Donate at: gunnisondemocrats.org Paid for by “Stop Out-of-State Meddling in Our Local Elections” Community members with- and allow two business days for out COVID-19 symptoms can processing. now request a test at Gunnison —Collect the test kit from Valley Health. Gunnison Valley Health’s Main Gunnison Valley Health’s Entrance Monday to Friday chief nursing officer Andrew between 7:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. RE-ELECT JONATHAN Bertapelle said this testing option (noon). This ensures courier is for those people who may need deadlines are met. a test for travel purposes, visiting —Be prepared to take the loved ones in other states or other test and return it immediately to situations that require evidence reception the same day the test is HOUCK that a COVID-19 test was taken collected. with a negative result. Bertapelle added as more “Many facilities, airlines tests begin to flood the market, SUSTAINABLE TOURISM & and countries are now requiring he does foresee more economical evidence of a negative COVID-19 and quicker options will soon be OUTDOOR RECREATION test,” Bertapelle said. “We are available. Tourism and Recreation are essential components of our economy pleased to now offer our commu- “Working with Public nity a testing solution for those Health, we are constantly looking and our lifestyle. Statewide, recreation drives 28 billion dollars of that need or want a test and do at more affordable testing options economic activity annually. At the urging of the majority of Gunnison not present with any COVID-19 that are FDA approved,” he said. County citizens, I led the development of the Sustainable Tourism & symptoms,” he said. ”We would have liked to offer Recreation (STOR) committee during my last term. Made up of diverse Gunnison Valley Health’s rapid tests now for the commu- local stakeholders it has been effective at improving and maintaining COVID-19 test for asymptomatic nity testing, but due to test avail- tourism and outdoor recreation in a manner that is sustainable people, or those who do not have ability throughout the country, environmentally, socially and financially as well as aligning with our symptoms, is a self-swab test that we cannot secure enough rapid community values. is ordered online two business tests to make this a sustainable days prior to collecting the test. option. In less than three years, the STOR Committee has brought in over The fee for the test is $150, which “The hardest part is predict- $1.1 million in outside funds to be used for on the ground projects covers the cost of the test kit ing the future, but at the end of in Gunnison County! Additionally, local partners have contributed and processing of the specimen the day, ensuring Gunnison Val- approximately $400,000 in funds to support stewardship, maintenance, through the Mayo Clinic. ley Health is well prepared and and restoration of our public and conserved lands in the County. “This test is not a rapid test,” our community is safe are our Bertapelle added. “We expect top priorities.” Results of Gunnison Stewardship Funds Projects 2018-2019 patients to receive their results For more information on • 71 miles of trail improved • 1498 pounds of trash removed within 48 to 96 hours in Gun- testing solutions for people • 1450 volunteer hours • 54 illegal campsites removed nison Valley Health’s patient without COVID-19 symptoms, • 2 trailhead toilets installed portal,” he said. visit www.gunnisonvalleyhealth. To request the test, commu- org. If you do have COVID-19 2020 Priority Projects nity members are required to: symptoms, please contact Gun- • Crested Butte Conservation Corps funding —Order the test kit online at nison County’s hotline at (970) • Gunnison Trails Professional Trail Crew funding www.gunnisonvalleyhealth.org 641-7660. • Shady Island River Park Phase 1 construction begins • CB Land Trust Gunsight-Oh Be Joyful Connector Trail CB preparing for winter • Vault Toilet install-Washington Gulch

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10 | October 9, 2020 NEWNEWSS Crested Butte News CBMR preps for ORDER ONLINE: winter operations

durango CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 organics.com Baker explained that safety protocols will consist of three central elements: face coverings, physical distancing and adjustments to on- mountain experiences, including dining and ski school. Face coverings will be required to access the mountain, including in lift lines, while loading and unloading and in restaurants, retail and rental shops. Face masks will not be required while skiing. CBMR plans to make adjustments to the lift lines to ensure 6 feet of spacing, and will load only related parties together on chairlifts, or two unrelated singles on opposite ends of a four-person chair.

Reservation system All pass holders will be required to make a reservation in order to Compliment the beautiful fall colors ski or ride the mountain. A reservation is based on one full day of skiing; whether a guest skis for a couple of hours or the full day is the decision of the pass holder, said Baker. with our lovely green flowers. “We expect for the vast majority of the days everyone will be able to ski safely on the mountain,” said Baker. “But we are planning for contin- gencies,” including powder days, holidays and limited terrain because of weather. Baker said capacities will be based on open terrain and historical visitation models. Baker explained that pass holders will get the best access to the mountain versus single-day ticket purchasers; pass holders will have exclusive access to the slopes from opening day to December 8, will have the ability to make unlimited week-of reservations as availability and pass type allows, and will have the opportunity to book up to seven priority reservation days during the core season from December 8 to April GREAT STRAIN SELECTION • HASH & CONCENTRATES • EDIBLES • PIPES 4. “It’s a seven-day max at any given time,” said Baker, explaining that if you book your seven days, ski one of those, then you can go and reserve SMOKING ACCESSORIES • APPAREL • MJ LITERATURE & CONSULTING • ATM ON SITE another day. Mountain availability will be shown online to pass holders. The Alternative Resource When asked if pass holders will be reprimanded for reserving a spot and not actually showing up, Baker said CBMR will be monitoring 310 Belleview Avenue #2, Crested Butte. 9:00 - 8:00 7 days a week the system for abuses but details are still being worked out. “We don’t want pass holders just booking up every day of the season,” he said. durangoorganics.com facebook.com/durangoorganics General lift tickets will go on sale starting December 8, and will be sold only online or by calling, rather than sold at the ticket office. Physi- cal tickets either will be mailed or can be picked up and activated at the ticket office. Uphill access will be allowed outside of operating hours, said Baker. “We certainly recognize how important that morning and evening skiing is to the community.” As far as opening terrain, “We will follow our historical practices Why Vote for Dave Taylor? for opening up as many lifts and as much terrain as possible to allow for the amazing experiences for our guests,” said Baker. “We’re not holding back on lifts, we’re not holding back on terrain. Our intent is to get stuff Gunnison County 2019 Expenses $35,690,690 open as Mother Nature lets us.” Gunnison County Cash 12/31/2019 $26,606,047 Operations Increase in Cash from 12/31/2013 $ 9,662,878 In addition to the new chairlift seating protocols, dining operations will also be shifting. Restaurant capacities will be limited, seating will be spaced and transactions will be cashless. Physical distancing and Is our significant cash balance prudent? Or, Is the County holding valuable resources spacing will also be established in public restrooms. Restaurant menu that could be returned to the taxpayer or used to improve our lives? If elected County offerings will be limited and in more of a grab-and-go format, and full- Commissioner, I will get you an answer to these questions. service bars will be closed. “We’re trying to reduce gathering and linger- ing,” said Baker. “We encourage our guests and everybody to bring your Road & Bridge 2019 expenditures $5,016,915 food.” Road and Bridge expenditures have not increased over the last 5 years (5 year Average Ski and Ride School will be limiting the size of groups, and CBMR $5,028,654). With increased traffic, how can our roads be maintained adequately will ask all participants and instructors to undergo online health screenings. Reservations for ski school will be built in, so those with ski and without additional funds? ride school passes will not have to make a reservation. Additionally, “We are intending to continue to deliver all of our sea- Gunnison/Crested Butte Tourism Association = Tourism and Prosperity son-long local programming,” said Baker, including Mountain Sports Partnership = TAPP Team, Cruisers and Mountain Adventures. CBMR is also working with - TAPP 2021 Total Budget $2,358,717 the school district to continue the Ski for PE program. Choice Pass will continue and will be subject to the reservation system. - 2021 Budget for Personnel & Subcontractors $636,767 Baker said CBMR anticipates launching the sign-ups for the local - Media purchases, Content Creation & Websites $1,139,461 programs in October and will be communicating with the public over - Colvita to place & analyze media purchases $75,000 the next couple weeks. - Press Trips $92,500 - Travel and Entertainment $55,784 Pass perks New this year, Vail Resorts introduced the free Epic Coverage Pro- My take: TAPP pays $636,767 in salaries and subcontractors, to pay Colvita ($75,000) to gram for pass holders, which will include refunds if the resort closes due buy ($808,800) of media ads, to pay Buttery & Matchstick ($300,000) to create content, to COVID, or if pass holders experience job loss, injury or illness. Also new this year, pass holders have Epic Mountain Rewards, then spends $92,500 on press trips and $55,784 on travel and entertainment. TAPP was which includes a 20 percent discount on food and beverage, lodging, awarded their contract without a bidding process and lacks financial transparency. If group ski and ride school lessons and equipment rentals in all of Vail’s elected, this will change. North American-owned and operated resorts.

Too many numbers. Too little space. I look forward to sharing more. Baker concluded the meeting, saying, “Thanks to [Public Health director] Joni Reynolds and the work she’s put in over the last six months and just kudos to the whole community. The decisions and communica- I have the Skill Set to ask the hard questions. tion and passion that’s been shown throughout the community has put us in a great position today… My ask, and I probably echo the sentiment of every person on this call, is keep up the hard work… We’ve got to continue being vigilant, making great decisions, get those masks on, Visit DaveTaylor4BOCC. com because that’s what’s going to put us in the position to have the greatest opportunity to have an amazing winter season. So thanks for all the hard I’m KOA Dave Taylor and this is my message. work, thanks for the partnership and all that everybody’s been doing throughout Gunnison County.”

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Residents have of the local election scene we the incumbent candidates real- also contributed their time thought it time to touch base ize that GV2H is supported by and talents in designing our with the GV2H Political Action and represents both part-time “Balance the Board of County Committee. The PAC began and full-time residents across Commissioners” campaign, putting up signage in support the political spectrum, they’ll graphics and marketing, ad de- of Gunnison County Commis- wake up, stop the division and velopment, building, installing, sioner candidates Trudy Vader reach out to this constituency. placing signs and offering their and Dave Taylor. We reached In our view, they cannot dis- property for signage. out to PAC organizer Jim Mo- regard us as their constituents ran via email and he responded and claim to be unifying at the Crested Butte News: And Local, Professional & below: same time. how much $ was raised? GV2H: Less than that fake Experienced! Crested Butte News: How Crested Butte News: Did news $3 million that was al- active will the PAC be in this you all choose your board of di- leged to be our goal by some- county election? rectors? Were they elected or se- body that I had never met or GV2H: We will continue to lected? spoken to. However, an ade- build a permanent voice pre- GV2H: It was my plan pre- quate amount to appropriately Gary Huresky and post-election. Pre-election viously to have completed the and modestly support candi- we will be placing additional board selection by now. I have dates in this election and build 970.209.2421 signs and buying a few ads since chosen to wait until after the organization beyond the where appropriate. Nothing we the election. There are ample, election. [email protected] do will remotely approach the capable and willing candidates claims of “buying an election” from both the second homeown- Crested Butte News: Did that have appeared in nearly er community and the business you or the PAC make a separate CrestedButteHomes.com every GV2H related letter to community. I believe it will be filing with the Colorado Secretary the editor. Placing a couple of fairer to the candidates under of State now that you are spending ads and two dozen signs falls consideration to wait until after money on political campaigns? far short of those uninformed, the election. I have withstood GV2H: We did. Once the if not paranoid claims. Our a ton; from minor criticism to bank account was opened, activities look far more like physical threats. I believe in which was an unnecessarily what I have said in my previ- what I’m doing so I’m not dis- lengthy and bureaucratic pro- ous public statements. To be tracted or discouraged by it. I cess, we were clear to complete clear, our goals go beyond this knew what I was getting into. our registration as an Inde- election. We intend to develop However, asking others (espe- pendent Expenditure Commit- a long-standing voice so that cially local business owners) to tee and have done so. I was our contributions to, and con- subject themselves to the abuse advised by counsel and our cerns for this community won’t that is prevalent in the political accounting firm, both of whom ever again be disregarded in climate surrounding this elec- specialize in these types of en- the way they were this spring. tion is another thing altogether. tities and filings, that the ac- Unfortunately, that disregard I decided the board will have count was a prerequisite for the Dave & Kelly McGuire, Justin Wheeler and Leslie Perrot visiting continues today. You might re- a much better opportunity to filing. The account opening dean empty Broncos stadium during social distancing. call Roland Mason suggesting form, develop and mature as a lays were on the banks; not on to me that second homeowners group after the election. the PAC. Wells Fargo actually SUBSCRIBE TODAY! should have a formal avenue opened the account and then All subscriptions include full online subscription. to participate in the political Crested Butte News: Want abruptly closed it, stating that discussion. Thus far, that’s just to share their names? it was their “national policy” to Subscription Form another empty promise. I like GV2H: I will be happy to disallow PAC accounts. 1 year in county $45 1 year out of county $49 2 years out of county $88 Roland and will remain hope- when that time comes. ful that he will represent all of Crested Butte News: Any Name ______us and keep that commitment. Crested Butte News: How reaction to Mikki Couch’s charge Address ______Or you may have seen that Liz many contributions did the PAC that the PAC is definitely not Phone ______Smith’s signage presents her as get? “non-partisan” and that has al- Type of Payment Cash the “Unity” candidate. I’d love GV2H: In our first and only ienated some who had originally Check to visit with Liz and hear specif- funding request, we had 70 or supported and helped to fund the Visa or MC # exp ics of how she intends to unify so donors who made donations PAC? Call 970.349.0500, email [email protected], mail to PO Box 369, a community wherein she is not as small as $20 and as large as Crested Butte, CO 81224 or stop by our office at 301 Belleview, Unit 6A. having dialogue with all con- $10,000. A week hasn’t gone by CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

12 | October 9, 2020 NEWNEWSS Crested Butte News MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR GUNNISON COUNTY COMMISSIONER

It is election season and two of the Gunnison County Commissioner seats are up for Remember, all qualified voters in Gunnison County get to cast a ballot for one candi- election with two candidates running for each position. The Crested Butte News will be date in each district. asking the local candidates for their views on issues for the next several weeks. We have And everyone is invited to the Crested Butte News Candidates Forum being held requested they keep their answers to 500 words or fewer. on Sunday, October 11 at 6 p.m. at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts. Given the If you have a burning question for the candidates, feel free to email it to editorial@ public health orders, there will be limited seating in the theatre but there is opportunity to crestedbuttenews.com. We are starting the questions early this year because it is expected attend and watch the debate. It will be broadcast on KBUT Monday evening, October 12. many people will get their ballots the week of October 12-16 and send them back as soon as possible. —Mark Reaman

program would reduce methane emissions and homeowners want that we don’t all want” or that cuss strategy and talk about increasing transpar- preserve limited landfill capacity. How can we “is antithetical to the common good?” ency. TAPP has been successful, but south valley make this happen? Some of the cheapest homes Where to begin? As second homeowners tourism has taken a harder hit this year. We also and rentals in the county come with massive en- Mikki Couch and Peter Esposito have indicated in need to protect our resources and trail systems ergy price tags for financially vulnerable residents, letters to the Times and Crested Butte News, this essential to the north valley tourism, which has and the Gunnison Valley Regional Housing Au- PAC can’t be described as “apolitical” or the voice been overrun this summer. I think it makes sense thority GV-HEAT program has been an incredible of second homeowners. For those who can’t ac- for the chambers to be part of these discussions asset for improving efficiency. At the same time, cess the group’s private Facebook page, just look too. I’d like to explore how we can incentivize better at GV2H founder Jim Moran’s Twitter to see what energy efficiency in new buildings without placing kinds of ideas are driving this organization (and If you could wave your magic wand and see undue burden on buyers who find our housing why so many second homeowners have been one fundamental change in Gunnison County market outpacing their resources. kicked out or left). four years from now, what would it be? Dave claims he doesn’t have an “agenda,” Apart from the pandemic magically disap- Some second homeowners and business but GV2H has one. They want to leverage the pearing? I would say housing. When the work- owners made a splash this spring and sum- wealth of second homeowners who are still with force is priced out, it hurts businesses and erodes LIZ SMITH mer with the GV2H Political Action Committee them and were upset by our county’s decision to the essence and character of our community. DISTRICT 1 CANDIDATE that made mention of raising $3 million to help close when we had the third highest infection rate elect like-minded people to political positions in the nation. They want to establish a permanent What’s your last best ski run? Can a rural Colorado county with a ski area at and monitor local government boards to en- presence to “represent our interests” in local I love skiing with our son Jacob, who just 9,000 feet that depends on tourism (which at sure their interests are being addressed. What politics. The “our” in this statement channels turned 6. It’s so rewarding to see how fast he’s the moment includes jets, vehicles and fossil is your take on the GV2H PAC? some of the most extreme partisan viewpoints picked it up. (Shout out to Carolyn, his amazing fuels) make a difference with global climate It’s important to listen to concerns from peo- of non-residents. We don’t “all want” this or PAC Cruisers teacher!) Right before CBMR shut down, change? Does it matter? What would you do ple in the county who don’t necessarily vote here money influencing our elections. mogul runs like Twister and Resurrection were in to make an impact on climate change as a such as second homeowners and students at As of last week, GV2H put up their first heavy rotation. commissioner? Western. They’re part of our community and their signs supporting Dave on Main St. in Gunnison. Gunnison County can make a difference. voices are vital. I think most people agree. No candidate can claim to stand for unity while You get eight minutes to ride the Silver Queen We may not produce the emissions of densely The GV2H PAC is where agreement ends, accepting the support of this organization. or 18 minutes to ride up the Rec path. What populated areas, but everyone has to do their and it’s unfortunately become a wedge issue three people (past or present) do you want to part. And, as John Hausdoerffer explained in within the second homeowner community. My We’ve heard rumblings that some people feel hang with? his letter to the Times last week, we are: Gun- priority in this campaign has been to share my non-elected officials wield too much power in Ruth Bader Ginsberg and author Toni Morri- nison County has been a leader in harnessing message of unity and what I stand for. I have local governments and should be reined in or son. As a former collegiate runner, I’m a huge fan geothermal energy in county buildings, and work refrained from mentioning my opponent in ads even replaced. Do you share that perspective? of Emma Coburn and have seen her around while is underway to figure out how we can increase or campaign content (though he mentions me If so, specifically where? If not, is everything running but haven’t had the chance to officially our goals for 20 percent reductions to 40 or 50 frequently and seems to like my platform). Since perfect? meet. (Hi there, Emma!) percent by 2030. Reaching the county’s goal of he is being publicly supported by GV2H, however, Joni Reynolds has received heavy criti- 85 percent methane flaring or capture in the North I think a comment is warranted. cism, but the fact is she’s done an incredible job Social media platforms you use: Facebook? Fork is critical. In terms of impact, the greenhouse For weeks, the only item listed under Dave managing our local response to COVID-19 and Instagram? TikTok? Snapchat? YouTube? gasses from this initiative alone are equivalent to Taylor’s platform was a letter to the editor he leading the state along the way. I’ve had several Twitter? Others? [approximately] 90,000 cars. submitted in response to a letter critiquing his af- conversations with John Norton of TAPP, both Facebook and Instagram: @lizforgunnison- Beyond that, implementing a composting filiation to GV2H. He asked, “Tell me what second one-on-one and during BOCC meetings, to dis- county.

anecdotally, I see more private aviation business owners made a splash this responsible for upsetting them. of his BOCC; if elected, I hope that is than ever in the past. Gunnison County spring and summer with the GV2H We all have the right to peacefully true. has received $26,000,000 to enhance Political Action Committee that protest, be it through a GV2H PAC or If there is a problem with Matthew our airport, theoretically to attract more made mention of raising $3 million walking the street for our cause. My it rests solely on the shoulders of air travel. to help elect like-minded people to message is the same as last week: Jonathan Houck and Roland Mason. Attracting more bodies to our political positions and monitor local Treat others how you expect to be I do not hold my opponent Liz Smith county is detrimental to the environ- government boards to ensure their treated and promote compassion, responsible. ment in some way. Hypothetically, if we interests are being addressed. What equality and inclusivity to all. could raise our prices for everything is your take on the GV2H PAC? If you could wave your magic wand 20 percent and have 10 percent less Poor communication and We’ve heard rumblings that some and see one fundamental change in people come here, we would make disregard for property rights was the people feel non-elected officials Gunnison County four years from progress both environmentally and catalyst for GV2H. I believe I was the wield too much power in local now, what would it be? economically. first to address this issue with John governments and should be reined Different question same answer: I wish it could be that simple; it is Messner on April 12, 2020. My letter in or even replaced. Do you share Compassion, equality and inclusivity not. We must maintain the fabric that to John was published in the Times on that perspective? If so, specifically for all. DAVE TAYLOR makes us a community and accommo- April 16. where? If not, is everything perfect? DISTRICT 1 CANDIDATE date growth at the right pace. It has been told that the letter was The elephant in the room is not What’s your last best ski run? We are human (worldwide) and sent from Health and Human Services hard to identify: Matthew Birnie. Have to say ski runs. Skied a Can a rural Colorado county with a the world population grows every day. without the approval or review from I believe that Matthew knows triple, triple (three runs three times) ski area at 9,000 feet that depends Humans are driven by their self- the BOCC. Really? While HHS had more about our county government on the Birds of Prey at Beaver Creek on tourism (which at the moment interest to survive and improve their broad power during the pandemic, it than anyone else. His knowledge 30 years ago. Time goes by—don’t includes jets, vehicles and fossil lives, which is antithetical to the health is inconceivable that the BOCC did is very valuable. With knowledge waste it! fuels) make a difference with global of our planet. We have overpopulated not request to review out-going county comes power, and I believe Matthew climate change? Does it matter? our planet to what some believe is communication. is inclined to exert his influence as a You get eight minutes to ride the What would you do to make an the breaking point; we will adapt and Gunnison County property own- strong-willed individual. Silver Queen or 18 minutes to ride impact on climate change as a com- improve technologically, but we will ers all have the same property rights, I am equally strong-willed, and if up the Rec path. What three people missioner? survive and thrive. be it their second property or their 10th elected, I will use my intellect to equal (past or present) do you want to The ultimate conundrum and I will advocate for our county property. Most would have respected Matthew’s knowledge and together hang with? the ultimate controversy wrapped up to grow, and promote growth in an a logical plea to stay away because maybe it will work well. Plus, I can My Mom (deceased), Martin Lu- together. environmentally responsible way. of our limited capacities. For some, sell our ideas better than Matthew’s ther King Jr., Jim Nance (sportscaster). Gunnison County, via TAPP, Financially, we should focus on get- Gunnison County could have been the abrasive manner. spent $2,700,000 in 2019 to attract ting the most from our environmental safest place for them to be (vs. New The baby will not go out with the Social media platforms you use: visitors to our valley. I own an RV efforts and use our taxpayer dollars York City or New Jersey). bath water. I will treat all in county Facebook? Instagram? TikTok? campground and my business is at efficiently. Now, some are offended that government with respect and will earn Snapchat? YouTube? Twitter? Oth- record levels. I can see private avia- property owners are upset, when their respect in return. I have been told ers? tion parking from my front yard, and Some second homeowners and it was county leadership who were that Matthew will take on the character Only Facebook.

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Some second homeowners and their torch and plant their flag. That everything perfect? secure and living where they work. business owners made a splash person is my opponent Trudy Vader. Based on some calls and Currently, Gunnison County is this spring and summer with the She is their chosen candidate and emails I have received over the last facilitating the building of the largest GV2H Political Action Committee they expect her to carry their agenda eight months, I believe this ques- workforce rental housing project in that made mention of raising $3 forward. She has stated that she tion is mainly aimed at our Public county history. You can count on me million to help elect like-minded has met with them numerous times. Health director. In 2006 the State to put more units on the ground in people to political positions and GV2H has endorsed her. What is Legislature passed legislation with the next four years! monitor local government boards the GV2H plan? I quote directly from very clear language that gave, in a to ensure their interests are being their website their plan: declared public health emergency, What’s your last best ski run? addressed. What is your take on “In short, we will win by: set- the county PH director far ranging After 40+ days of continuous the GV2H PAC? ting up a permanent organization, authority to make decisions without work at the start of the pandemic, my Let me start here: After many engaging in local and state elections, the influence of politics. Joni Reyn- wife Roanne forced me to take a few conversations with seasonal resi- supporting or opposing candidates, olds, with a career full of relevant hours away from the response work. dents, it appears that many of sec- engaging legal representation of education and experience was able We did a BC ski tour near Carbon ond homeowners do not align with our interests (as the rules are being to guide us with leadership and Peak. Safe, low-angle glade skiing— JONATHAN HOUCK the stated goals or approach of the made) and fighting the rules through expertise to make the hard and often that was my last best run! DISTRICT 2 CANDIDATE GV2H PAC. Many of them stated that litigation (or the threat thereof) when- heart-wrenching decisions outlined in when we take care of the needs of ever our interests are disregarded, the public health orders. It was never You get eight minutes to ride the Can a rural Colorado county with a full-time residents (workforce hous- ill-considered or abused.” lost on her the parallel economic Silver Queen or 18 minutes to ski area at 9,000 feet that depends ing, transportation, etc.) by extension I choose not to buckle to their emergency unfolding simultaneously ride up the Rec path. What three on tourism (which at the moment their time, investments and experi- threats of dark money and influ- and those impacts weighed heavily people (past or present) do you includes jets, vehicles and fossil ences while here are enhanced. ence but rather have stayed the on her, too. I was directly informed, want to hang with? fuels) make a difference with global When the GV2H chatter started, course of keeping the health and involved and entrenched in the Really only one person—my climate change? Does it matter? I spent 1.5 hours on the phone safety of everyone at the heart of decisions. I supported doing what mom. She died by suicide when What would you do to make an with Jim Moran. We have different my decision-making. Many second was necessary, despite vitriol being I was 8 years old. I never had a impact on climate change as a perspectives for sure. He pushed homeowners and seasonal residents hurled at us by folks who discounted chance to have an adult-to-adult commissioner? me to lean on manager Birnie and have reached out to me offering sup- the seriousness of COVID. I believe conversation with her. I sure would Yes, we can and we are making Public Health director Reynolds to port of my decisions, support of my our quick, immediate and science- like that opportunity. a difference, yet we have plenty of open Gunnison County completely; re-election and thanks for making the based actions saved lives. Our But, if I had to add two more it urgent work to do. Yes, it matters! this was late April. When I stood often-difficult decisions so they could economy has recovered quicker would be Thomas Jefferson to chat The Draft Gunnison Valley Climate by the decisions we were making it eventually return feeling safe and and outpaced other Colorado resort about what he envisioned the West Action Report gives specific policy was made clear that I would be in enjoy the place they equally care counties who were more timid in could be after hearing the reports of recommendations that we have been the crosshairs of him personally and about and love. their response. Lewis and Clark, and Bruce Springs- implementing and will continue to do the PAC. I have been privy to the teen, well, because he is the Boss. so under my leadership. If the whole social media postings in the GV2H We’ve heard rumblings that some If you could wave your magic of the county (Towns, WCU, CBMR, group and the “Save Our Gunnison people feel non-elected officials wand and see one fundamental Social media platforms you use: GCEA and County) act urgently and County’s Summer and Businesses” wield too much power in local change in Gunnison County four Facebook? Instagram? TikTok? with purpose we can reduce our GHG group that Moran actively engages governments and should be years from now—what would it Snapchat? YouTube? Twitter? emissions by 50 percent by 2030 from with. They accomplished their goal, reined in or even replaced. Do be? Others? our 2015 baseline assessment. See which was to beat the bushes to you share that perspective? If Workforce housing built to a Just Facebook. My teenagers more at vote4houck.com. find a candidate who would carry so, specifically where? If not, is level that more folks were housing- would die if I were on their platforms!

cost to build it. Hydro had a score of 210 ESOI, by data and information. A simple look at my and evaluating employees’ performances has meaning it is able to store 210 times more en- platform at www.VoteTrudyVader.com will clarify contributed to the mixed messaging of “who is ergy over its lifetime than it is required to build. exactly what my commitment will be as county the boss.” I managed 30 to 80 employees for Solar depending on the battery had an ESOI commissioner: building housing, supporting local eight years and have performed well over a hun- score of 2 to 10. Geothermal was not part of the businesses, addressing climate projects and dred formal evaluations. I have worked for, with study but I would venture to say it would match community outreach. and on governing boards. I know the protocol or have a better ESIO than hydropower. for those who report directly to the board. In all We’ve heard rumblings that some people fairness to the county manger he needs to be Some second homeowners and business feel non-elected officials wield too much evaluated by a sound performance tool rather owners made a splash this spring and sum- power in local governments and should be than in the court of public opinions. I will request mer with the GV2H Political Action Commit- reined in or even replaced. Do you share that an annual 360 performance evaluation of the tee that made mention of raising $3 million to perspective? If so, specifically where? If not, county manager and attorney. This researched- help elect like-minded people to political po- is everything perfect? based evaluation provides actionable feedback sitions and monitor local government boards Oh yes, there are rumblings. In fact, I would about an employee through researched based to ensure their interests are being addressed. say in most of the conversations with community survey questions given to people that he/she TRUDY VADER What is your take on the GV2H PAC? members this issue is brought up by them, and professionally interacts with. DISTRICT 2 CANDIDATE People are frustrated with the three like- it happens throughout the entire county. Why? minded county board members. Three un-like- Is it true? And what leadership accountability If you could wave your magic wand and see Can a rural Colorado county with a ski minded leaders can bring different viewpoints, does my opponent have regarding this issue? one fundamental change in Gunnison County area at 9,000 feet that depends on tourism talents and deep meaningful discussions to From those conversations that I have had I feel four years from now, what would it be? (which now includes jets, vehicles and fossil make better decisions for the whole community. my opponent demonstrates two weak areas of Fix the housing crisis. It is the keystone to fuels) make a difference with global climate I feel that creation of the GV2H PAC lies directly leadership ability. the stability of the county. It impacts businesses’ change? Does it matter? What would you do on my opponent’s doorstep. The other ski towns’ The first has to do with not being a visible, ability to hire qualified staff. It impacts workers’ to make an impact on climate change as a counties asked their second homeowners to active, communicative leader. Prior to COVID-19 ability to live a balanced life. It impacts first time commissioner? leave or stay away, rather than mandating not many people were familiar with the role of homebuyers’ ability to buy a home and begin Yes, it matters. Large-scale renewable and threatening them. Our leadership created county health departments. So, why would they building personal wealth. generation of electricity is at the center of a potential lawsuit liability for the county and give any credibility to our county health director, decreasing Gunnison’s carbon footprint. The motivated the second homeowners to create the especially when she has been left standing What’s your last best ski run? question that needs answered, will Gunnison GV2H PAC. I feel poor governance leads people alone so often without our top county leader I can’t remember but it was a great day with County have the courage to truly address the is- to find new ways to be heard by elected officials present. It gives a very confusing message. We my kids. sue. We have three natural renewable resources and that is exactly what happened in Gunnison have seen leaders across this country at the that could have a real impact on our carbon County. local, state and federal levels present with their You get eight minutes to ride the Silver foot: geothermal, pump storage hydropower and I have listened to the second homeowners health personnel. Communicating together about Queen or 18 minutes to ride up the Rec path. solar. Geothermal is my preference. It has near- and… hourly wage workers, salaried profession- COVID-19. My opponent has been missing in What three people (past or present) do you zero carbon emissions and “among the smallest als, small businesses and restaurant owners, action. It has created a perception of a power want to hang with? land surface footprint per kilowatt (KW) of any building and construction contractors, realtors, vacuum. And as the saying goes “perception is My mother, father and brother who have all per KW generation technology,” according to the ranchers, county, state and federal employees, reality.” As your county commissioner I will stand passed away. I would tell them that I love them National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). homeowners and potential homebuyers. I have with county workers in crisis situations and be and give them a hug. A Stanford University study, Global Climate and been abundantly clear with each group that as visible and present for businesses and commu- Energy Project compared the energy stored on an unaffiliated county commissioner I will not nity members. Social media platforms you use: Facebook? investment (ESOI) of hydropower and solar. The make decisions based on political ideologies, The second rumbling has to do with the Instagram? TikTok? Snapchat? YouTube? ESOI is the calculation between the amount of agendas, special groups or cronyism, but rather county manager. I feel my opponent’s lack of Twitter? Others? energy created by a technology divided by the the priority needs of the community as identified formal training or any real experience managing Facebook, TikTok and You Tube. Crested Butte NewsCandidates Forum will be live at the Center October 11

The Crested Butte News will Butte Center for the Arts, and fea- p.m. Seating in the theatre will questions of their candidates so the event and KBUT will broad- hold a 2020 Candidates Forum on ture the four candidates running be limited but arrangements are there will be opportunity to grill cast the forum the following Sunday, October 11. And it will for Gunnison County Commis- being made for people to gather your neighbors who hope to rep- evening on its Monday evening be a live, socially distanced event sioner: Jonathan Houck, Trudy in pods in other areas of the new resent you on the board of county Community Matters broadcast. instead of just through Zoom. The Vader, Liz Smith and Dave Taylor. building. Please bring a face commissioners. But the actual forum will be SUN- forum will be held in the Crested The forum will begin at 6 covering. We want citizens to ask Denis B. Hall will moderate DAY at 6 p.m.

14 | October 9, 2020 NEWNEWSS Crested Butte News Fire restrictions lifted

Northern region near Marble September 30, so the Gunnison Ba- downgraded to stage 1 sin meeting confirmed that we felt Removing our pretty comfortable removing ours as restrictions does [ BY KATHERINE NETTLES ] well,” said Morrill. not mean there is While the conversation did Gunnison County has lifted its explore how there has been a lack no danger...it still stage 1 fire restrictions for the majori- of any real precipitation lately, the warrants care. ty of the county, and downgraded the fire council has advised the county stage 2 fire restrictions for the north - aligning again with what is going on Jonathan Houck ern region near Marble to stage 1. in other areas. Gunnison County Gunnison County undersheriff “It’s still pretty dry out there,” Scott Jackson and Emergency Man- he acknowledged. “But the BLM re- commissioner ager Scott Morrill attended a meet- ported today that they have all their ing with commissioners on October staff back from other fires now. 6, advising that their nearby federal They have studied the ERC,” land partners had removed their re- or Energy Release Component, a ond resolution to repeal stage 1 fire strictions at the end of September, calculated output of the National restrictions in the remainder of Gun- and that Gunnison County should Fire Danger Rating System, he said. nison County. follow suit. “With cooler temperatures and the “Removing our restrictions “The BLM (Bureau of Land shorter days, it has minimized the does not mean there is no danger… Management) and Forest Service dryness of our fuels,” said Morrill. it still warrants care,” said county (Grand Mesa Umcompahgre and Commissioners passed one commissioner Jonathan Houck as a Gunnison Ranger District) lifted resolution for the northern area of reminder to all residents. their restrictions, and our governor Gunnison County to move from The changes are effective -im allowed his restrictions to expire on stage 2 to stage 1. They passed a sec- mediately. ROCK ON: Ryan, of Bonez, signals to the camera as he passes by on Comments on e-bikes accepted through October 25 Elk Avenue. photo by Robby Lloyd Electric bikes (commonly called “e-bikes”) have Motorized Trails: currently allow dirt bikers, e- Fall Break workshops at CBCS gotten a lot of attention lately, and you have an oppor- bikers, mountain bikers, hikers, equestrians tunity to weigh in on the conversation. Non-motorized Trails: currently allow mountain If you’re looking for something fun for your children to do dur- The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) operates beneath bikers, hikers, equestrians ing the fall school break, kindergarten through 5th grade students are the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is one of the Wilderness Areas: currently allow hikers and welcome to join others October 13-16 for fun science experiments, art agencies that manages public lands in the United States. equestrians only projects, games in the gym, Legos and more from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Currently, options for “facilitating and expanding This decision will address which user designation at Crested Butte Community School. access for e-bike use” are being considered, including e-bikes will be considered and managed under, includ- Highlights include Mars Basecamp, where students will discover Mars through games, stories and building projects (sponsored by CSU definitions for e-bikes, as well as guidance and criteria ing potential access to historically non-motorized trails. for designating e-bike use on Forest Service roads, trails Comments may be submitted electronically to Extension), and art projects including mosaics, fabric art, autumn art and and management areas. https://cara.ecosystem-management.org/ Public/ weaving. Sign up for as many days as you want. The cost is $40 per day Almost all of the public land surrounding the ReadingRoom? project= ORMS-2619. Written com- per child. Scholarships are available. greater Crested Butte area is managed by the U.S. Forest ments may be mailed to Director, Recreation Staff, 1400 Register at https://bit.ly/2FXa8c5 and pay with mypaymentsplus. Questions? Contact Jill van Tiel at [email protected]. Service, and the main designations in our region are: Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-1124. CaCandidatesndidatesFForumorum THIS Sunday, October 11 | Center for the Arts Starts at 6 p.m. This is a forum for citizens to come and ask questions of their potential Gunnison County Commisioners.

Seating in the theatre will be limited but DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 arrangements are being made for people CANDIDATES: CANDIDATES: to gather in pods in other areas of the new building. Please bring a face covering.

If you have a question but won’t be able to attend in person, email your question to [email protected].

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222 Trent Jones Way | Crested Butte 20 Castle Rd., Unit 3 I Mt. Crested Butte 2,963 SqFt I 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath I Loft 946 SqFt | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | Mtn Views $1,495,000 $463,000 UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT LOVELY DAY FOR A STROLL THROUGH HISTORY: Folks enjoyed a recent historic walking tour with the Mountain Heritage Museum. photo by Nolan Blunck RV dump station riles neighborhood 1815 Sioux Rd. I Gunnison 120 Jolee Trail I Almont Town will explore options congestion and occasional confron- ple who use it. But that waste will 4,483 SqFt I 5 Bed | 3.5 Bath I 5.5 Acres 1,536 SqFt I 2 Bed I 2 Bath I Fishing Rights outside of Crested Butte tations. go somewhere if this is closed.” $1,450,000 $515,000 “I have heard from people “Reaching out to the county to [ BY MARK REAMAN ] that we are a resort town and we see if they can offer assistance is im- JAIMA GILES should provide amenities for peo- portant,” said council member Can- 970.275.9357 ple who come here,” said mayor dice Bradley. [email protected] It is understandable that no one Jim Schmidt. “I assume some of the “STOR is a great place to have relishes living near an RV dump sta- people using it come into town and this conversation for the long run,” tion, even if you live near a waste- buy things and go to our restau- said Mason. water treatment plant, and that rants. The other option would be in “And winter is the perfect op- sentiment was made clear to the the south end of the valley, perhaps portunity to have the discussion Crested Butte Town Council Mon- near the airport.” with our partners,” commented day night. “When it was first put in in Haver. Residents of the northeast part the 1990s there wasn’t a neighbor- Citizen Kent Cowherd said of town strongly encouraged the hood there,” said council member the RV dump was an amenity the council to close the RV dump station Mona Merrill. “It will just get more town should keep providing. “If it located at Eighth Street and Butte congested as that neighborhood is closed there will be an impact on CHECK OUT OUR Avenue, or at a minimum relocate continues to grow. I am not entirely the environment,” he said. “Look it so that summer RV traffic is- miti convinced it is an amenity we need for solutions and I suggest going PUMPKIN PATCH! gated. Council will have staff -pur to offer if the county can help us. with your suggested option 3 even DAILY 10-6 sue conversations with Gunnison The solution five years from now is though it is the most expensive. The train runs from Sept 26 - Oct 31 County and the Sustainable Tour- Move the dump and loop the RVs not to keep it there. We don’t want Sat & Sun from 11:00-4:00 | $2 per child ism and Outdoor Recreation (STOR) people dumping waste in the back- so they come in, use it and exit off committee to see if another location country so we need to collaborate Pyramid Avenue.” Enjoy our Haybale slide in the north valley is feasible. with the county for a solution.” “We understand the need to Fresh picked winter squash “There is no good answer to “I really would like to see our keep the dumping out of the back- Closed for the season on October 31 this issue,” Crested Butte public neighborhoods preserved,” added country but I would encourage the works director Shea Earley told the council member Mallika Magner. council to preserve the quality of life council in a memo. “It is the town Orchard Valley Farms & Market and Black Bridge Winery “I live two blocks away and in that neighborhood,” said Heather are open daily 10 – 6, closed for the season on Halloween. staff’s opinion that we, as a commu- that neighborhood is dealing with a Seekatz. “There’s the cell tower is - nity, have a responsibility to provide lot as the town grows,” said council sue and this and river access. It feels www.orchardvalleyfarms.com a location for people to deposit their member Will Dujardin. “I know the like we in that neighborhood get 970-527-6838 septic waste.” need for it but it came to a boiling shit on.” Earley said providing such a point this summer with all the con- “The council seems more con- service helped protect the environ- gestion. I think in the short-term it cerned with issues outside of town ment from people who might choose might be a signage and communica- than the people inside of town,” to dump their waste in the nearby SHONDECK tion issue while we work to find a said Tom Cosgrove. “You don’t Financial Services & InsuranceInsuranc backcountry and gave people a safe better place outside of town. I rec- have to solve the world’s problems place to deposit their waste. He said ognize it is by the wastewater treat- all the time. Focus on town. There to extend sewer services out of town ment plant.” are 150 people who signed a peti- at, say, Avalanche Park would be “I think it is a topic we need to tion saying they don’t want a dump very expensive and to fill a largeaddress with STOR,” said council station in that neighborhood. Listen tank that was then pumped into the member Chris Haver. “My thought to the people.” town wastewater treatment system is to start the conversation with the “I don’t really think people was not physically feasible. county and look at a long-term solu- with RVs will be dumping in the Gunnison County commission- tion and do community outreach for backcountry if this is closed,” said er Roland Mason said that while next summer.” Johnna Bernholtz. “But I’m tired the county owned 14 acres south of “If the council wants to say you of us having to provide everything town, there has been no discussion will decommission the dump site, for the county up here. Thanks for on what to do with that property. To then say it,” advised MacDonald. reaching out to them.” use a space near the county shops “There will be no motivation for an- “Down the road I see perhaps south of town would likely involve other entity to work toward a solu- a station outside of town but keep- the Colorado Department of Trans- tion otherwise. And if that’s the case ing the town facility open as well so portation and expensive road im- where in two years or five years you there are two places,” said Mason. provements. “Being tied to a sewer close it, I don’t recommend build- “That is way down the road but the plant is important for the environ- ing additional infrastructure on that STOR committee is a good place to ment,” he said. site.” start.” Town manager Dara MacDon- “I’m not prepared to put a sun- MacDonald said she and Crest- ald said the staff had been looking set on that site tonight,” said Du- ed Butte STOR representative Mona LIFE, HEALTH, HOME AUTO AND ALL LINES OF BUSINESS INSURANCE. at alternative routes to and from the jardin. “It feels like there is a large Merrill would approach STOR LIFE, HEALTH, HOME, AUTO AND ALL LINES OF BUSINESS INSURANCE. 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16 | October 9, 2020 NEWNEWSS Crested Butte News Affordable housing And now home to... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 This includes tap fees, which can be very costly to a builder at the beginning of a project when the prospect of return on investment is still a long way away. “One thing we want to look into is why tap fees are the same for small- er homes as for larger homes,” said Kermode. Another idea was for homebuyers to pre-qualify for the units in advance of breaking ground. “And then when we do lotteries before construction starts, we have homes that are already under contract,” said Kermode. “That is very attractive to the lender, that they aren’t spec homes that may or may not sell.” Wisian said that it is important to make sure all parties involved under- Our pasties are a handful! stand the architectural requirements for a project. He said the town didn’t have some things ironed out in advance of the Paradise Park project, and Made hot, fresh and tassel free. sometimes that held up that process. “Having everything planned up-front is very helpful,” agreed Kermode. One example of this came up with sprinkler systems. The question of added costs from requiring sprinkler systems was a hurdle with the Para- dise Park units and took up weeks in delays as the town council decided how to handle the additional expense. As Kermode reflected, “Obviously, it adds to the cost for the consumer, or in the case of Paradise Park, the town absorbed the cost.” Scale and density are needed to make a project as affordable as possible, so larger projects with more units can be more cost effective, said the builders. They advised that the most efficient method for building, despite other market trends, is stick built housing. “By the time you get pre-fab units here, they aren’t really any less expensive. And stick build allows us to use as much local labor as possible, which is another benefit,” says Kermode. Great to Grab and Go! Last, both builders advised that the affordable housing interests have a well done, thought-out RFP [Request for Proposals]. “Frankly, that’s prob- Breakfast coming back soon!! ably why Brush Creek went so sideways. Because the RFP really had no specificity… sometimes it’s beneficial to a developer to tell them exactly Order online, call ahead or swing by. what you want,” said Kermode. Open Daily 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Wednesdays. Kermode acknowledged that other input from the builders, while ideal, would be difficult to achieve. “If [private investors] don’t have to pay the cost of the land and can 425 Elk Avenue • 970-349-2640 • tincuppastyco.com • @tincupcb build it into the project, that’s great,” she said. “That can be the case with the land being donated by each of the jurisdictions involved. But we are First restaurant on Elk up from the Four Way Stop running out of those options. We need to find a way to start land banking for future projects,” she concluded. Wisian said he felt the conversation was helpful. “I think the meeting was a great start to furthering discussion on how public/private partnerships can help continue to solve the affordable housing needs in our valley. I am excited to collaborate with the board in the future. My team is excited to get to build more affordable homes for our community,” he said. YOUR SCH “We found it really beneficial to have those two on the call, so we are VE OO going to start doing this quarterly,” said Kermode. Next quarter, likely in LO L VIRTUAL January, the board will hold discussions with some of the largest affordable EVENT & AUCTION housing developers in the state, including Gorman Development, which is finishing a project near Keystone Resort in Summit County. GV2H PAC

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 the table depending on the issue. GV2H: I have no direct reac- It is likely to happen but I will be tion to Ms. Couch’s charges. As a judicious with donors’ dollars. A matter of policy, I avoid naming political win would be money far names and entering into letter to better spent than a legal win. the editor battles; as much as that might help out the Crested Butte GV2H: Mark, the bottom all News. I will say that no matter how line is that in our political pro- F hard we would try to please all cess, folks ought to have the abil- the partisan sides of the political ity to assemble, debate, take posi- spectrum, there are always going tions, advocate for their voice to to be those that demand their way be heard by the elected and hold or the highway. To those, I say, their elected officials accountable, “enjoy the highway.” To be “non- without exception. It’s a process as old as democracy itself. We’re OCTOBER 22-30 partisan” is a statement about ac- Festival ceptance of participation from all currently in a state of one-party LOVEYOURSCHOOLCB.COM political ideologies. However, it rule and imbalance. There are a does not mean “non-political” or small minority of closed-minded, unwilling to take a position. PACs fear-driven people in this county are by their very definition, politi- who want to silence any voice of ONLINE MEAL PIE IN cal. A PAC that doesn’t take a po- dissent or change. I believe most AUCTION PACKAGES THE FACE sition wouldn’t be very effective. of us do not feel that way. When We’re probably going to win some one side of the spectrum holds all and lose some every time we take the elected offices, they will take Bid, Win, and Eat, Drink, and Vote, Donate and Watch a position. That’s the nature of the that opportunity to centralize de- SUPPORT BENEFIT THE SCHOOL BOB PICCARO VS. beast. No hard feelings. The idea cision making, eliminate transpar- that there would ever be 100% ency and competition and impose EDUCATION with a “Fest At Home” TIM BAKER agreement on every issue within their will. We have seen exactly with nearly 100 Meal Package, serves 4, in the ultimate any group this large is absurd on that. The TAPP is perfect example. auction items. $55. “faceoff!” its face. Most of us would rather see balance. Balancing the board of coun- Crested Butte News: Any plan ty commissioners with one Dem- to hire someone to attend county and ocrat, one Unaffiliated and one town meetings to monitor and com- Republican will give power back All proceeds benefit the ment on issues pertinent to second to the people, create competition Crested Butte Community School homeowners? and transparency and ensure that GV2H: Not presently, but the collective will of the people is we’ll always leave that option on the only will imposed.

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DEMOCRATIC PARTY CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS: The Gunnison County Democratic Party recently opened a headquarters in Crested Butte at 114 Elk Avenue. The headquarters will be open Mondays, Gourdgeous! Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. so mask up and stop by with any questions. photo by Nolan Blunck Stakeholders in Strand bridge 405 4th Street •CB • 970-349-5132 • 8 to 8 Daily kerfuffle looking at big picture HUNTER HILL CONDOS #3 | MT. CB Bridge likely to be removed keep coming and present challenges. resources,” said Chavez. before the snow flies We need to go after the issues and CBMBA executive director not each other.” Dave Ochs said the CBMBA board [ BY MARK REAMAN ] UGRWCD general manager would listen to any solution offered Sonja Chavez indicated that ranch- and would have no issue moving The foot and bike bridge that ers Michele Veltri and Bill Trampe ahead to make it better for the ranch- was placed over the canal at the base expressed dissatisfaction to her and ers and the recreationists. He said of Strand Hill in 2019—and then re- board member Stacy McPhail with the issue with placing a bridge at the moved by a neighboring rancher last both where the bridge was installed historical crossing is that it will prob- year and then replaced this spring— and how it was constructed. ably have to be a longer, more com- This 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath condo is in a small complex on the bus route. will be removed again, probably She said they conveyed that it plex bridge that entails more public This rare offering in Hunter Hill Condos has an updated kitchen and within the next two weeks. had narrowed the ditch width, caus- process and a longer timeline to get flooring. Downstairs offers an open kitchen, living & dining room along The issue came to a boil again ing irrigation water to back-up in completed. with a half bath and expansive deck. Upstairs has two bedrooms and an updated bathroom. There is also a large storage locker and laundry in the at last week’s Upper Gunnison River the system resulting in a concerning “We thought we had it figured complex. As one of the least expensive 2 bedroom condos on the market, Water Conservancy District (UGR- cliffside bank leak. Fearing that the out and everyone on board this this property provides a great location, nice views and a functional layout. WCD) board meeting when the canal would blow out, they were not year,” Ochs said. “Apparently that $325,000 board expressed displeasure with able to take their full water right this wasn’t the case. We too want to pre- the issue after hearing from the local year. They also said the bridge loca- serve the long-term relationships Molly Eldridge ranchers who own the water in the tion and channel narrowing prohib- that will be needed to deal with larg- Owner/REALTOR® | CRB, CRS, ABR, RSPS canal as they complained about the its them from moving equipment up er issues in the future.” (970) 209-4234 impacts of the bridge on the canal. and down the channel to properly McCombs reiterated the im- MollyInCrestedButte.com The parties involved in the maintain the canal upstream of the portance of maintaining those rela- [email protected] bridge kerfuffle want to make clearbridge. tionships. “We all want to solve the the issue is not one of recreationists Chavez agreed that fixing the original problem of people putting versus ranching, but rather about problems and keeping relationships rocks in the canal that impeded the getting the issue solved in a manner intact were priorities. “This is not an water,” he said. “That’s the thing CRESTED BUTTE comfortable to everyone involved. ag versus rec issue,” she said. “We to stay focused on in this particular While the idea of the bridge is a want to protect all water users and case. Ranchers brought up legiti- FIRE PROTECTION small matter unto itself, the issue of those who recreate around water. mate concerns after the bridge went DISTRICT cooperation and maintaining good It is still a good project but we just in so we’ll take it out and think about who we are & what we do relationships that will be needed in need to do it right. My board feels how to move ahead in the spring. the future to deal with similar prob- the need to be part of the solution.” “This may seem a small is- lems remains paramount for the The UGRWCD had contrib- sue but it is an indicator of the im- stakeholders. uted $3,475 to CBMBA as a grant to portance of good relationships and “Sometimes the best step for- help fund the project. When hear- good communication,” McCombs ward is to take a step backward,” ing about the leak and other issues continued. “Communication and explained Gunnison Forest Service associated with the bridge, they de- personalities are part of the process. district ranger Matt McCombs. “It cided to raise the issue at its board There will be a lot of things we have seems that that CBMBA [Crested meeting. Chavez said their first -pri to face together as more people come Butte Mountain Bike Association] ority this fall was to work with the here to recreate and come into con- took some heat at the UGRWCD Forest Service to address the leak in flict with some of the traditional uses meeting last week over this, but ul- the embankment in order to ensure on this land. I hope CBMBA and the timately it was my responsibility. It that there would not be an issue with Upper Gunnison realize there is is a Forest Service project on Forest water delivery next spring. Then she room to work together going for- Service property and CBMBA was said they would be working with ward. These types of issues will be a facilitator. The communication the Forest Service and other parties at the forefront coming up and this should have been better and that is to find an alternative that meets all is one of the symbiotic relationships on me. So now we need to figure out user needs, including potentially re- across the landscape we need to pro- how to move this forward and main- locating the bridge closer to the his- tect.” tain the relationships that are so im- torical crossing. So McCombs said he plans to portant in this valley.” It was at that crossing that some talk to the local stakeholders in the McCombs said he would be hikers apparently would place rocks coming weeks, and begin the pro- proposing that Forest Service re- or logs in the canal and use them as cess of removing the bridge while move the bridge before the snow stepping stones to keep their feet dry. the weather remains nice. “It was flies and store it for the winter.But He that impedes water flow, causes very clear to me we need to take a then wants to use winter to figurewater levels to rise and overtop the step back. We as the Forest Service out a plan that the stakeholders can canal and ranchers to lose some of could have done a better job of com- implement this spring. their water as a result. municating. CBMBA was trying to Jack Dietrich Board Chairman “We have to figure out a solu- Hence, the idea for the bridge help solve a problem by implement- tion that people can live with,” he that hasn’t yet worked out. ing the solution we decided. This said. “These types of issues, whether “We’ll get this right but it will was a Forest Service issue and still is. it is the bridge or something like in- take better communication, better We’ll take a breath and keep figuring TUNE IN creased use of e-bikes, are going to public education and probably more it out.”

18 | October 9, 2020 NEWNEWSS Crested Butte News Plan to Vote Gunnison County: A timeline League of Women Voters of October 6 You will receive information in VSPC will be: ing machine may visit any VSPC the Gunnison Valley If you know you will be un- your ballot packet on how to opt Monday through Friday, Oc- in Gunnison County. able to receive your mail ballot in or out of this tracking system tober 19 to October 23, 8 a.m. to The hours of operation will [ BY LYDA HARDY, PROGRAM due to travel, hospitalization or in which Gunnison County is 5 p.m. be: CHAIR ] other circumstances, the county participating. Any questions on Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m. Friday, October 30, 9 a.m. to clerk will begin issuing ballots the BallotTrax system should to 1 p.m. 5 p.m. 2020 has been rife with dis- for the 2020 general election to be directed to local election of- Monday through Friday, Oc- Saturday, October 31, 9 a.m. ruptions, including the COV- any eligible elector who requests fice staffer Robbie Murdie attober 26 to October 30, 8 a.m. to to 1 p.m. ID-19 pandemic, wildfires andone in person at the clerk’s office. [email protected] 5 p.m. Monday, November 2, 9 a.m. weather events like our recent Please do not delay if you need or at 641-7927. You can also see Saturday, October 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. September snow storm. Addi- an in-person ballot. Plan to Vote. whether your ballot has been ac- to 1 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, No- tionally, the United States Post Note: this is for special circum- cepted at the Secretary of State’s Monday, November 2, 8 a.m. vember 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Office has sent out informationstances. Please do not burden the website govotecolorado.gov. It to 5:30 p.m. that does not pertain to how we county clerk’s office because you may take several days before Election Day, Tuesday, No- November 2 vote in Colorado, and organiza- do not want to wait for your bal- you see your ballot status up- vember 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. VSPC opens on the south tions are sending voter registra- lot to arrive by mail. dated to “accepted.” lawn in front of the University tion forms to households where If you see your ballot has October 22 Center on the campus of Western members are registered. Week of October 12-17 not been accepted, do not panic. The last Presidential Debate Colorado University. The hours With all these distractions, Watch for your mail ballot to There are several possible rea- occurs today. If you have not of operation will be: citizens need to think ahead arrive this week. sons, including: you did not voted yet, find your ballot and Monday, November 2, 8 a.m. about how they will be voting in When your ballot arrives, sign your ballot envelope; your re-read the items above under to 5:30 p.m. the November election. Every- please fill it out as soon signature as you could not be matched October 12-17 about where to Election Day, Tuesday, No- one needs a Plan to Vote. are ready to vote. By the end of with a signature on file; or your find voter information and howvember 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The League of Women Voters this week, all but the last Presi- ballot packet notified you that to submit your ballot. of the Gunnison Valley (LWVGV) dential Debates will have oc- you needed to provide identifi- Election Day November 3 wants to provide Gunnison curred. The Vice-Presidential, cation with your envelope, and October 26 Everyone who believes they County voters with some key Colorado Senatorial and Third you did not include a copy of a This is suggested as the last are a qualified elector can vote dates, information and actions to Congressional District debates valid form of ID when you re- day citizens should mail their in Gunnison County. You may ensure that your vote is counted. will be over. State ballot issue in- turned your ballot envelope. In ballots back, eight days before be provided a provisional ballot Please clip this article and keep formation is already available on these cases, you should receive a Election Day. Again, the pre- if you do not have identification it handy through the election the LWVGV website, lwvgun- notification letter from the coun- ferred way to return a Gunnison or proof of residence. Check the season. The League of Women nison.org. This week is a good ty clerk. Go to the clerk’s office County ballot is in a ballot drop Secretary of State’s website, go- Voters (LWV) is a 100-year-old time to study the ballot you have with proper identification. A list box in front of the Blackstock votecolorado.gov, to see a list of national organization dedicated received. Vote411.org includes of valid forms of ID can be found Building, south of the Univer- accepted forms of identification. to providing citizens with non- candidate and issue information on the Secretary of State’s web- sity Center on the WCU campus, If you are voting today, give partisan voter information. The on the national, state and local site govotecolorado.gov. or at Crank’s Plaza in Crested yourself time, as long waits may websites referenced below are af- level. Vote411.org allows you to The above issues are rare Butte. occur. VSPCs at the three loca- filiated with the LWV or the Col- put candidate responses side-by- and should not prevent your If you still need to register to tions described above are open orado Secretary of State. They are side so you can compare those ballot from being counted once vote, you should visit a VSPC as from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Every bal- non-partisan and educational. seeking office. they are resolved. This is another there may no longer be enough lot must be in a ballot box by 7 Once you fill in your ballot,reason to vote early, so you have time for a mail ballot to reach p.m. However, if you are in line NOW! follow all directions for sealing time to attend to any problems. you. at a VSPC at 7 p.m., an election Check your registration at and signing the envelope. You If you have returned your judge will mark the last person govotecolorado.gov. Make sure may mail the ballot back, or you October 19 ballot, track your ballot at govo- waiting to vote and those people your address is current so you may place it in a county elec- The Voter Service and Poll- tecolorado.com or at colorado. can complete the process. The receive your mail ballot in Octo- tion drop box in Crested Butte at ing Center (VSPC) in Gunnison ballottrax.net/voter until you VSPC will not close until those ber. Ballots are not forwarded by Crank’s Plaza, 507 Maroon Ave., opens in the parking lot of the see that your ballot is accepted. eligible by being in line at 7 p.m. the post office so be sure to verify or in Gunnison at the south end Blackstock Government Center, Once your ballot is accepted, you have voted. both your physical and mailing of the parking lot in front of the 221 N. Wisconsin St. This is a are done. Do not mail a ballot. Post- addresses. If your information Blackstock Government Center, drive-through center. A VSPC is marks are not valid in Colorado. is not current, make the correc- 221 N. Wisconsin St., or in the essentially an extension of the October 30 tions. When your information is box located on the south lawn county Elections Office, which VSPC opens in Crested Butte November 12 correct, you are good to go. of the University Center at West- can provide all voting services, in the Queen of All Saints Par- This is the last day to “cure” Need to register? Register ern Colorado University. Ballot including: registration, replace- ish Hall, 405 Sopris Ave. A lim- a ballot, eight days after the elec- online at govotecolorado.gov. boxes are the preferred way to ment ballots, provisional ballots, ited number of people will be al- tion. If you have a ballot issue as Remember, you can register to return your Gunnison County ballot boxes to return ballots and lowed in Parish Hall at one time, described above under October vote in Colorado up to and in- ballot. ADA accessible voting machines. and COVID-19 protocols will be 12-17, or you voted a provisional cluding Election Day, but your Even after you return your If you need help, now is the time followed for everyone’s safety. ballot, you must visit the Gun- not Voting Plan should include ballot, you may not be done. to head to the VSPC. Please do If you have waited to vote, you nison County Clerk’s office with waiting until the last minute. Get Track the status of your ballot not wait until the last minute. may be waiting outside. Anyone proper identification in order for started now. at colorado.ballottrax.net/voter. The hours for the Blackstock needing help with registration, your ballot to be counted. Over- replacement ballots, provisional seas ballots are still accepted ballots or an ADA accessible vot- through today.

Fall electronics recycling

The town of Crested Butte will hold its fall electronics recycling at the corner of 5th and Gothic on Thursday, Oc- tober 8 from 1 to 5 p.m., and Friday, October 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drive-up or walk-up drop-offs will be accepted (please wear a mask). No satellite dishes or items with re- frigeration will be accepted. Please visit www.townofcrest- edbutte.org for more information and pricing.

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The Tourism and Prosperity Partnership would like to announce their 2020/2021 Events and Marketing Grant Cycle.

Important Dates: Mandatory Education Session via Zoom: Oct. 14 at 5 PM Grant Applications Due: Oct. 30 by 5 PM Award Announcements: Nov. 13 More information: www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/grants

TAPP Board and Staff Q&A Do you have a question about the Tourism and Prosperity Partnership (TAPP)? We are here to answer your questions. Please submit your question via our new online Q&A form and we will pass along to TAPP staff and board to respond with an answer within 5 business days. Visit www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/about to submit your question.

DOG DELIGHT: The dog days of summer are stretching into fall as evidenced by Owen-poochie on top of Cinnamon Mountain in late Sep- tember. photo by Frederick Seipp

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Heather Bischoff and local CB artists bring the new Montrose mural to life. courtesy photo PROUD SPONSOR The mural covers approximately 85 feet by 13 feet, and Lebo says 59 SUMMIT ROAD, she is about 85 percent complete, planning to finish before the snow MT. CRESTED BUTTE arrives. “At this point I just have to stitch the whole quilt together,” she says. LARRY NEILSON | 970.209.7849 But she’s enjoying taking her time with the mural, as the location has welcomed lots of encounters and interactions with the community. 5 BD | 6.5 BA | 5,710 SF “Kids come by after school with their skateboards and boom boxes and it’s a blast,” she says. “It’s a really fun place to work.” The layout of the home has common “Go With The Flow” areas on all three levels that provides Bischoff’s current project, “Go With The Flow”, is a 700-square-foot both space and privacy. outdoor mural on the West Main Street underpass along the Connect Trail and the Uncompahgre River in Montrose. Her design captures a fish-eye view and cross-section of the local river environment; incor- $3,750,000 porating native fish species and local flora, a kayaker and viewsheds of the nearby San Juan Mountains. The mural is designed not only to 16 SNOWMASS ROAD, UNIT 8 beautify the concrete infrastructure of the underpass, but also to rein- force the message of environmental stewardship in multi-use spaces. SILVER RIDGE | MT. CRESTED BUTTE “The mural is a constant reminder to the people who spend time JILL MATLOCK | 970.275.0595 there to pause, recognize and remember that you are attached to the environment and you have to take care of it,” says Bischoff. Bischoff, working right alongside the recreation path, daily- en 3 BD | 3.5 BA | 1,992 SF | 2-CAR GARAGE counters people walking, biking and fishing, and says she’s learning directly from the community. “People are fishing right next to me, This is one of the best locations at the base showing me their catch and I’m taking photos to capture the fish’s -fea tures and colors in my painting. I really feel so blessed that I’m chan- area for a ski-in ski-out slope-side condo. neling the environment directly into my work because it’s happening all around me as I paint. That’s a beautiful aspect of working outside.” $1,550,000 CONTINUED ON PAGE 27

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Narda Lebo paints her new mural at the Center for the Arts. 970.349.6653 crestedbuttesothebysrealty.com photo by Nolan Blunck

PROGRAMS PROGRAMS FOR DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH ANY FORM OF BREAST CANCER: CANCER:

FRIENDS OF PINK TETWP provides individuals with breast cancer LUCY’S HOUSE: with ﬁnancial assistance to help with household The program helps to cover the cost of lodging expenses, lost wages, medical bills, etc. for people that have to stay away from home to access life saving treatments. Helping them to PINK SISTERS stay close to where they receive their treatments A support group for anyone currently going through, and ease some of the stress experienced by having gone through, or diagnosed with breast individuals and families dealing with a cancer cancer. diagnosis.

TEAM SMILE TUFFY, BUCKY & BETTY ANN - TETWP TETWP has teamed up with several companies to TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM help individuals with breast cancer maintain their The TETWP transportation program allows for oral health during cancer treatment. individuals with any type of cancer to travel safely to their out of town appointments and treatments in our vehicles. The vehicles traveled BLUE SKY CLEANING over 33,000 miles in the last year, helping TETWP provides house cleaning services to individuals with cancer in our community to individuals going through treatment access over 130 treatments and appointments! for breast cancer. MAKE IT A GREAT DAY MAMMO MONDAYS TETWP coupons will be provided to cancer Women who get their Mammograms on select patients and/or their caregivers to use for Mondays each month will receive a complimentary integrative therapies such as reiki, massage, massage or orthobionomy session from GVH’s acupuncture, light therapy, nutrition, Integrative Therapies program. orthobionomy, etc . Research ﬁndings show that integrative therapies can help to boost the immune system, reduce pain and help patients stay strong.

GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH

TETWP has a strategic plan in partnership with Gunnison Valley Health to help provide GVH with state of the art equipment, physicians, and services to be the best small town cancer care hospital in the USA. In 2020 TETWP is purchasing an MRI coil so that women can get all of the necessary screenings for breast cancer here at GVH. 3D Mammograms, ultrasounds, stereotactic biopsies, and now breast MRI will be available with top of the line equipment.

These are our main programs. For more information on programs available to you visit our website www.gunnisontetwp.com.

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The Crested Butte News sincerely thanks everyone who is able to support us in this challenging time.

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SHADY SPOTS: A man and his husky take in the sights and sounds of Elk Avenue on a hot, late summer afternoon. photo by Nolan Blunck GGWSDWSD briefs BY KENDRA WALKER

District enrollment The school district is in the midst of October Count, counting Unlimited Skiing & Snowshoeing total student enrollment numbers which helps determine funding from the state. PRICES GO UP NOV. 1 “It’s an interesting time with the state,” said district superinten- cbnordic.org * dent Leslie Nichols during the October 5 board of education meeting, explaining that counting among Colorado districts has been a little complicated. Statewide, some students have either returned back to in-person classes from homeschooling or have made the move to homeschooling due to fluctuating COVID circumstances. “There have been declines in enrollment across the state for that COME JOIN reason,” said Nichols. “We are in good shape because of our Path- ways program picking up most parents who wanted an alternative.” Gunnison Watershed School District has seen about four students TEAM WATERSHED return to school from homeschooling since the school year began. Due to a trickle of returning homeschool students, Nichols has requested an extension on the district’s October Count deadline for BE THE DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD’S LIFE as late as permissible and is waiting to hear back. Nichols said that the district has had some students return from the online only Pathways program to in-person classes, but the Pathways enrollment is still at about 10 percent of the district. About four students have also recently moved to the north end of the valley from elsewhere with family ties to Crested Butte and enrolled in person. “It’s helpful that it hasn’t been a tidal wave because we’ve staffed appropriately in all our locations,” she said. However, Nichols expressed her concerns for Crested Butte Community School this coming January if all the Pathways students come back to in-person learning. “The pressure will be the highest it’s ever been,” she said, noting the current CBCS in-person student SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS count at about 770, and total count including Pathways is 799. The TEACHERS overall enrollment pressure is coming from the Secondary school, Wage range is $15.06 to she said. Daily rate $98.00 $16.30 per hour “We’ll find solutions but a modular is most certainly onour Full-time benefit minds for next year,” said Nichols. “And it might be two. But for Requirements: package for 30+hours. this building to be at 800, it sends me over the edge.” Valid Colorado Health Insurance and Teaching license or COVID-19 update 9 annual days per year. The school district is in its seventh week of school, getting ready Colorado Substitute to enter fall break, and as of Friday, October 2 has had 70 negative Authorization Requirements: COVID-19 tests and fewer than three positive tests since the first day Class B P2S CDL of school. Over the past several weeks, there have been zero positive license. If you have not tests over a seven-day period. “People are really doing a great job of following protocols,” said obtained this license, Nichols. “There has been a slightly elevated illness rate because par- we will train and pay all ents are doing a great job and we are managing that.” endorsement fees. However, she noted that while the protocols are working, the extended absences are still hard on teachers and students while they navigate the newer blended learning practices. Nichols also noted that there has been a spike in strep throat-related absences in the north end of the valley.

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My Slate River campsite Ohio Pass Tony’s Trail Mill Creek Driving to town on 135. The Mikki Dykow Jill McKeown Pearce McLaughlin Briony Coady colors change everyday. Rob Renning GRAZING the ttomichiomichi BY POLLY OBEROSLER “ This Land is all of us. He created the United their lands, or al- States Forest Service and passed low bank fishing, Your Land” the Antiquities Act of 1906 cre- but in my 60-plus ating 230 million acres of public years I am seeing lands, 150 National Forests, less and less of This spring and summer bird preserves, game preserves, the generosity quite likely marked the most national parks and monuments, and more “No ground-traveled America has all because he could see the Trespassing” ever been as people tried to loss of all of it to exploitation. signs. escape their houses, where most He was a naturalist, environ- Woody were holed up for weeks. The mentalist and a conservationist Guthrie wrote the countrysides were bustling with back when it was part of being song “This Land people, especially in the West, conservative. is Your Land” in where they came to enjoy their His balanced legislative 1940 in protest public lands. Who can blame endeavor was not without to “God Bless them for wanting time in clean casualty as many of the lands America” being air untainted after spending depended on private access, played repeat- much of the late winter and more than likely a tradeoff to edly on the radio. spring with the scourge of a push the bill through in some His song origi- pandemic? areas of the country. Accesses nally was titled working class and generally the photo by Polly Oberosler Although not planning on we enjoy even now are often the “God Blessed America for Me” ones forgotten by the ones he any such calamity as COVID-19 landowner allowing use, but I and the lyrics were set in part viewed as omnipotent. Shut out remotely. The displaced urban- or for that matter the 1918-19 fear many of those will close as to a Gospel tune. My take on by “No Trespassing” signs was ites will seek out areas where flu, in 1901 Teddy Roosevelt, personal greed, fear and user the song’s evolution, which had ironically a part of one of the they can spread out in small a conservative Republican, set abuse take a toll on generosity. many now forgotten or omitted original verses. Also mentioned town America, until it isn’t. out after his election to save Certainly, there will be some verses, was he felt America was in the unpublished verses were Wilderness, where I natural lands of America for allowing a no-stop trail across being hijacked from the poorer walls, controlling people. The worked or volunteered for over song “This Land is Your Land” 20 years, is the one public land was published in 1945 with designation that remains pris- much more polite and politi- tine in today’s world of intru- cally acceptable lyrics, but the sion. Not that it doesn’t have underlying message was—it scars inflicted on it before being was for all of us. closed to mechanical devices, I find it interesting that but it is healing and Mother two men, years apart in adult- Nature is taking it back. Folks hood both bucked the popular like Muir, Carhart, Marshall, thinking of their time when it Leopold to name only a few came to land preservation and who shepherd the thinking of MAMM sharing, let alone creating des- wilderness philosophy, even- ignated public lands. Both men, tually handed it to a wildlife seemingly polar opposites, biologist named Howard MONDAYS were forward thinking and not Zahniser who had tired of SCHEDULE YOUR MAMMOGRAM SCREENING of themselves, but the lands. the piecemeal protections our DURING SELECT TIMES ON A MONDAY AND Rather than exploitation by a public lands received. He wrote YOU’LL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY few they endeavored to create the Wilderness Bill over eight CHAIR MASSAGE ON US! openness and a shared treasure arduous years and never lived with the public at large. to see it pass in 1964. The lands set aside by the The last places in this coun- WE’VE GOT THE LATEST 3D SCREENING TECHNOLOGY RIGHT HERE! Antiquities Act have remained try that have not been “tram- Thanks to the generous support of Cattlemen’s Days Tough Enough To Wear Pink (TETWP), public, but the pressures to meled by man” are contained in Gunnison Valley Health offers the latest in technology with 3D mammogram screenings. build, cut, graze, drill and wilderness. Our headwaters of- siphon water are becoming ten reside in wilderness where forceful and it is argued that the water comes to us virtually WHY SHOULD I GET A HOLOGIC GENIUSTM 3D MAMMOGRAPHYTM EXAM? “using” public lands is the idea uncontaminated and din of in the first place. It was a part human activity is muffled. Yet, MORE ACCURATE EARLIER DETECTION of Roosevelt’s thinking to be there is push to contaminate Finds more invasive Only mammogram FDA sure, but human pressure is also wildernesses with the unnatu- breast cancers than approved as superior for 2D exams. women with dense breasts. part of the intrusion these days ral, to bring urban life to it. and what may well destroy the This land is our land and lands themselves. comes with the responsibility to DID No doctors Not insured for a mammogram? Recently the pandemic has care for it. We are charged with YOU order required TETWP has you covered caused us to work from home keeping it intact for generations KNOW: and the technology is catch- to come just as Teddy did and ing up fast to allow virtual Woody wrote of. It isn’t simply Make an appointment and pamper yourself on us! For more information on Mammo meetings. I feel that trend will our land in ownership as tax- Mondays and to make an appointment, please contact Gunnison Valley Health’s continue to the point you feel payers, it is rejuvenation of our Diagnostic Imaging Department at (970) 641-7253. as if you are in the room with life, all life. It will care for us for your constituents and software generations if we care for it now 711 N. TAYLOR STREET will become more concise, so and use it wisely, carefully and GUNNISON CO 81230 companies will begin to dump with commitment. It isn’t for sale to the highest bidder or the WWW.GUNNISONVALLEYHEALTH.ORG INTEGRATIVETHERAPIES larger office spaces in the city, as workers can and prefer to work most privileged, it is our land.

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state-of-the-art Steddy Theater. CENTER sstagetage Movies start at 6 p.m., so join us in the Grace Atrium Lobby Watercolor & Wine: Fall Series. Thurs- from 5 p.m. for fun, conces- days, October 15, 29. 4:30 to 7 p.m. $55 sions, themed cocktails, and Join local watercolor artist Karen Hill for drinks. Masks are required. a step-by-step painting class of fall scenes. Tickets may be reserved via Karen guides the group through a water- donation at crestedbuttearts. org. All proceeds will sup- color painting from start to finish, giving port the Trailhead Children’s instruction on setting up to paint, wash and Museum. watercolor painting techniques, composition, and more. Wine and spritzers are provided Films include: October 16, Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse; to participants 21 and older, so you can relax and create. All watercolor supplies and your October 30, Coco; November drinks are included. Absolutely no watercolor Presidential Debate Watch Series 13, E.T.; November 27, The Grinch; Elf; experience is necessary. December 11, Debates start at 7 p.m. Join us in the bar and December 27, Muppets Most Wanted. This film Fierce Writing Fridays with Denise outdoor courtyard from 6 p.m. for drinks and series has been generously underwritten by Hawk. Fridays, October 9 to November 6. 10 fun. Masks required. Tickets may be reserved the Hermanson and Doris Altman Family. to 11:30 a.m. Free. via donation at crestedbut- - tearts.org. Presented in part- Join us for an ongoing, virtual writing se Movie Nights: Spiderman: Into the ries that’s all about showing up and dropping nership with the Crested Spider-Verse Butte Public Policy Forum. in. Whether you are writing a book, starting a project, or want connection with other people, Presidential Debate Watch Series. this process is not about being a good writer; October 15 and October 22. 7 p.m. Movie Nights at the in fact it is the opposite. It’s getting messy Join the Center and the Crested Butte Center, presented by the Trailhead Children’s Muse- with words on a page and sharing, finding Public Policy Forum to watch the 2020 presi- um. October 16, October 30, your voice, being heard, and looking at where dential and vice-president debate series. With November 13, November that leads you. Free, but donations are greatly the election just a month away, safely gather appreciated. for a watch party in the new Steddy Theater. 27, December 11, December 27. 6 p.m. By donation. Join the Trailhead Easy Jim isn’t done Children’s Museum at the Center for a family-friendly Easy Jim, music of the Grateful Dead, will perform “one more Saturday night” at movie series in the new Fierce Writing courtesy photos the I Bar Ranch in Gunnison on Saturday, October 10. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Purchase them at www. ibarranch.com. WCU Theatre Company presents Easy Jim is Gunnison Valley’s Tribute to the Grateful Dead. Just like the original, they feature two drummers, two guitars, bass and keys. The band is comprised of musicians The Presidents! well known on the local music scene: Dwayne Dodson, Zach Gorsuch, Tyler Lucas, Kevin Reinert, Chris Chalmers and Ben Wright. Their shows are dedicated to preserving the Written by Steven Cole Hughes, presidents. The hour-long musical depicts songs and creative inspiration of the Grateful Dead, and they represent the complete reper- music by Jessica Jackson two secret service agents whose main goal is toire of the band throughout its storied history. You’ll experience Bob Weir cowboy songs, to inform the audience about presidents to Jerry Garcia ballads, Phil’s bass drops, the Rhythm Devil’s infectious beat, rockers, jammers If you’re interested in history or mu- show how important it is to vote—through and everything in between. sicals, you’ll enjoy The Presidents!, which laughter, dancing, singing and lots of audi- combines aspects of music and history in a ence interaction. It is the perfect thing to pass funny, informative, entertaining musical. The time during election time. Photo contest to benefit the community Presidents! will open on October 8, and will The cast of The Presidents! features Emily continue to run on October 9-10, and October Nortnik, Natalie Edwards, Elise Clayton, Do you love photography and helping may be emailed to Erica Rasmussen at erica@ 15-17. All shows will be at 7 p.m. in Western Veronica Graham, River Knight and Randy your community? The Community Foun- cfgv.org by October 16, 2020. Colorado University’s Quigley Band Shell. Losch. The creative team features Steven dation of the Gunnison Valley (CFGV) is Photographers with winning selections Admission is pay what you can. Cole Hughes, Jessica Jackson, Spence in search of images for their 2021 calendar. will receive photo credit within the calen- The Presidents! is a hilarious show that Musser, Daelyn Vaughan, Delaney Zandin Images must captivate the essence of the dar, one complimentary calendar per image is full of history of the United States and our and Sarah Lingenfelter. Gunnison Valley while capturing the people selected and a dedicated social media post who make this community unique. featuring their selected image(s) and will be Excellent submissions include: event listed on the 2020 CFGV in-kind donors list, Mountain Theatre fall performance - which is published in CFGV’s annual report photos with exciting costumes, locals embrac The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre presents Tales of Ghost Valley: 7 Solo Performances ing Gunnison Valley’s heritage and people and online. Told From the Shadows personifying what makes our community CFGV’s mission is to strengthen and on Friday and Saturday, October 8-9. Your one-hour journey begins at the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre, but it doesn’t end there. Dress for the weather and a bit of unique. CFGV wants to explain why the enrich the community through engaged walking, since each performance takes place in a different location. people of the Gunnison Valley are “Here for philanthropy, thoughtful grantmaking, strate- Performance start times are staggered every 15 minutes starting at 5 p.m. and are lim- Good,” just like the Community Foundation. gic education and collaborative leadership. Proceeds from this calendar fundraiser will ited to seven people. Note the adult themes and content. The cost for adults is $25, and for How to enter: Photo submissions, students $20. Learn more at cbmountaintheatre.org. including a brief description of each image, support these initiatives.

COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY calendar THTHURSDAY,URSDAY, OCTOBEROCTOBER 8–WEDNESD8–WEDNESDAY,AY, OCTOCTOBEROBER 1144 • 6:30 p.m. Easy Jim plays at the I Bar Ranch. • 5:30-8:30 p.m. Auditions for It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play with the Gunnison THURSDAYTHURSDAY 8 • 7 p.m. Western Theatre Company presents The Presidents! at the Quigley Band Arts Center. Sign up for a 15-minute audition slot. • ‘Rainbows in the Sky’ Six Points annual art show at the Gunnison Arts Center (runs Shell at Western Colorado University, pay what you can. • 6 p.m. Mondays with the Mt. CB Mayor Virtual Style, https://us02web.zoom. thru October 16) us/j/88469037149. • 9-10:30 a.m. Guided Historic Walking Tour with the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage SUNDSUNDAYAY 1111 • 6:30 p.m. Movie of the Month Club: Middle/High School Series, live on Zoom with the Museum, crestedbuttemuseum.com. • 9 a.m. Oh Be Joyful Worship Service at 625 Maroon Ave., RSVP to reserve a spot at Gunnison Arts Center. • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Crested Butte Library open to the public. 349-6535. ohbejoyfulchurch.org/rsvp. • 3-6 p.m. CB Farmers Market at Crank’s Plaza. • 9:45-10:15 a.m. CB Farmers Market senior shopping hour on 100 block of Elk Ave. TUESDAYTUESDAY 1133 • 4-5:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Garage open for shoppers and donations. • 10:15 a.m.-2 p.m. CB Farmers Market on the 100 block of Elk. • 9-10:30 a.m. Guided Historic Walking Tour with the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage • 5-6 p.m. Oh Be Joyful/Gunnison Food Pantry Food Bank at 625 Maroon Ave. 970- • 6 p.m. Crested Butte News’ Candidates Forum at the Center for the Arts. Museum, crestedbuttemuseum.com. 349-6237. (1st Thursday of the month) • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Crested Butte Library open to the public. 349-6535. • 5-7 p.m. Tales of Ghost Valley: Murder and Mystery Told from The Shadows (7 origi- MONDMONDAYAY 1122 • 4-5:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Garage open for shoppers and donations. nal solo pieces by local writers) with the Crested Butte Mountain Theatre. • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Crested Butte Library open to the public. 349-6535. • 4:30-6 p.m. Free CB South Farmers Market for those in need at the Bus Stop in CBS. • 6-9 p.m. Mixed Media & Margaritas: Live Virtual Event with the Gunnison Arts Center, • 4 p.m. Center for the Arts Tours, register at crestedbuttearts.org. • 5:30 p.m. Virtual Books n Bars: Us Against You with the Crested Butte Library. 349- deadline to register is Monday, October 5 at 10 a.m. • 4:30-6 p.m. Free Gunnison Farmers Market for those in need at 513 South Main St. 6535. • 7 p.m. Western Theatre Company presents The Presidents! at the Quigley Band and at Bill’s Park. • 5:30-8:30 p.m. Auditions for It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play with the Gunnison Shell at Western Colorado University, pay what you can. Arts Center. Sign up for a 15-minute audition slot. The Crested Butte Bank will continue to facilitate emergency FRIFRIDAYDAY 9 funds for our community, and offer flexibility to our customers. WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY 1414 • 10-11:30 a.m. Fierce Writing Fridays with DK Hawk, a virtual writing series with the We recognize that we do not control all aspects of those • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Crested Butte Library open to the public. 349-6535. Center for the Arts. • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Latin Dance for Awareness (ages 12+) in the Gunnison Arts Center • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Crested Butte Library open to the public. 349-6535. processes, but we do control how we communicate with you, Dance Studio. • 7 p.m. Western Theatre Company presents The Presidents! at the Quigley Band and how diligently we work. You have our personal commitment • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sgraffito Platters: live virtual workshop with the Gunnison Arts Center. Shell at Western Colorado University, pay what you can. on those fronts including: honesty, transparency and courteous • 7 p.m. Movie of the Month Club: Adult Series 18+, live on Zoom with the Gunnison service with integrity. Authentic Banking since 1910. Arts Center. SSATURDAYATURDAY 1100 • 7 p.m. Presidential Debate Watch Series at the Center for the Arts. • 3-4:30 p.m. Guided Historic Walking Tour with the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage calendar sponsored by • 7-9 p.m. Weekly Figure Drawing Session at the Shaun Horne Gallery, donations Museum, crestedbuttemuseum.com. accepted. • 7:30 p.m. John Statz Moonlight Concert: Live from the Gunnison Arts Center’s Black Box Theatre on Zoom.

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Photovoice exhibit tells food stories from across Spring Schedule Spring Schedule the Gunnison Valley EVERY 40 MINUTES EVERY 40 MINUTES TOWNApril 4SHUTTLE - June 10 As Mountain Roots stepped to rootsfoodproject.org. between paying the bills and feeding April 4 - June 10 the front lines to respond to in- Typically, Mountain Roots aims their families, or between paying off FALL SCHEDULE EVERY 40 MINUTES creasing food needs caused by the to empower people to increase self- student loans and eating healthy. CB TO MT. CB COVID-19 pandemic, the organiza- sufficiency and to eat healthier on “Thanks so much to [the free produce • Fir t bus leavesCB OldTO MT.Town CB Hall at 7:35 a.m. tion developed personal connections their own, through nutrition lessons, markets from Mountain Roots], we •• LastFirst bus bus leaves leaves Old Old Town Town Hall Hall at at 10:5 7:355 a.m.p.m. with people across the valley: meeting cooking classes, community gardens can feed our families for a few days. • Last bus leaves Old Town Hall at 10:55 p.m. people at their front doors during and farming. But this year was dif- It allows us to keep nourishing and MT. CB TO CB supper deliveries, in their backyards, ferent—as more and more people maintaining ourselves. It helps us • First bus leaves MT.Mountaineer CB TO CB Square at 8:00 a.m. in community gardens and at weekly experienced negative impacts from save money to continue paying bills •• LastFir tbus bus leaves leaves Mountaineer Mountaineer Square Square at at 11:20 8:00 a.m.p.m. free produce markets. To learn more COVID-19, the need for nutritious because bills don’t wait. We can • Last bus leaves Mountaineer Square at 11:20 p.m. about the nutrition, health habits, food increased steadily over the sum- use the little that we had towards CB to Mt. CB Mt. CB to CB food sources and challenges house- mer, whether it was due to extended bills and house expenses. The bank CB to Mt. CB 6th & BelleviewMt CB to CB OldCBOld Townto Mt.Town CBHall Mt MountaineerCB to CB Mountaineer Pitchfork Square holds face prior to and during the unemployment, illness, specific vul- doesn’t wait, the interest doesn’t 6th & Belleview OldHall Town MountaineerSquare Pitchfork - nerabilities or other challenges. “We wait.” 7:35 AM 6th & Belleview7:40 AM 8:00 AM pandemic, staff members asked peo 7:35Hall AM 7:40 AM 8:00Square AM 8:06 AM 8:15 8:20 8:40 ple to share their stories. As a result, believe in everyone having access Other families with health condi- 7:358:15 AM 7:408:20 AM 8:008:40 AM 8:068:46 AM 9:00 9:20 many gaps and inequities in the food to healthy food, regardless of their tions have been strictly quarantined, 8:558:15 9:008:20 9:208:40 9:268:46 9:40 10:00 9:358:55 9:409:00 10:009:20 10:069:26 system were exposed. economic situation. It’s a basic human so Mountain Roots and Living Jour- 10:20 10:40 10:159:35 10:209:40 10:4010:00 10:4610:06 Paired with stunning portraits right,” says Kaelyn Schultz, the food neys teamed up to deliver fresh pro- 10:5510:15 11:0010:20 11:00 11:2010:40 11:2011:2610:46 by Margaret Morgan, the stories are security coordinator for Mountain duce to cancer patients. The delivery 11:3510:55 11:4011:00 11:40 12:0011:20 PM 12:0012:0611:26 PM PM brought to life in an exhibit called Roots. drivers often find handwritten notes 12:1512:1511:35 PM 12:2011:40 PM 12:20 PM 12:0012:40 PM 12:4012:0612:46 PM “Photovoice: Food Stories from The pandemic has opened a win- or catch a smile through a window. 12:1512:55 PM 12:201:00 PM 1:00 12:401:20 1:2012:461:26 12:551:35 1:401:00 1:40 2:001:20 2:002:01:266 Across the Gunnison Valley.” dow of opportunity to allow commu- One interviewee said, “You can’t buy 2:151:35 2:201:40 2:20 2:402:00 2:402:42:06 The exhibit will be on display nity members to speak more openly what you want. It’s as if we’re stuck 2:552:15 3:002:20 3:00 3:202:40 3:203:22:46 throughout the fall, bringing to light about some of these issues, since in a jail cell, we can’t leave.” 3:352:55 3:403:00 3:40 4:003:20 4:004:03:26 some of the deeply rooted issues nearly everyone is experiencing some “We heard so many insightful 3:35 3:40 4:00 4:06 4:15 4:20 4:20 4:40 4:404:46 with our food system and sharing the kind of struggle right now. Mountain and sometimes heart-wrenching ex- 4:554:15 5:004:20 5:00 5:204:40 5:205:24:46 needs that are right here in our own Roots learned that everyone in our periences during personal interviews 5:354:55 5:405:00 5:40 6:005:20 6:006:05:26 6:155:35 6:205:40 6:20 6:406:00 6:406:46:06 backyard. Catch a glimpse of these community has a different perspec- this summer, and we were called to 6:556:15 7:006:20 7:00 7:206:40 7:207:26:46 faces and voices at Rumors Coffee & tive, unique habits surrounding food action,” explains executive direc- 7:356:55 7:407:00 7:40 8:007:20 8:008:07:26 Tea House now through October 16. and an interesting story to tell. tor Holly Conn. “People showed 7:35 7:40 8:00 8:06 8:15 8:20 8:20 8:40 8:408:46 8:15 8:20 8:40 8:46 A full gallery display is sched- Some aren’t able to properly feed so much courage in speaking up. 8:55 9:00 9:00 9:20 9:209:26 8:55 9:00 9:20 9:26 uled to appear at the Gunnison Arts themselves. We heard from a young We wanted to amplify their voices. 9:35 9:40 9:40 10:00 10:0010:06 10:159:35 10:209:40 10:4010:00 10:410:06 Center from October 19 through girl, “The majority of food that’s Everyone needs to know more about 10:15 10:20 10:40 10:5510:15 11:0010:20 11:2010:40 11:2610:46 November 30. The organization is what our neighbors’ new reality is. It 10:55 11:00 11:20 now available to me is bread and I 10:55 11:00 11:20 11:26 seeking other venues for further am gluten-free, so I actually have not is time to take a closer look at the state All buses are wheelchair-accessible.For ADA Paratransit, For ADA callParatransit, 349-5616. call (970) 349-5616 exposure throughout winter. More been able to eat that much compared of food insecurity and inequity in our mountain express info lineForAll buses(970) ADA 349-7318 Paratransit,are wheel • ofc (970) hair call 349-5616 ac 349 es- 5616.• ible. www.mtnexp.org information is available at mountain- to others.” People are also choosing valley.”

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Crested Butte News NEWNEWSS October 9, 2020 | 27 If these walls could talk: How public murals reflect a community’s values CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 Bischoff has also held several community paint days, inviting the public to participate in painting the mural with her. “There’s this level of buy-in and ownership when you involve the community, which is why I do these community paint days,” she says. “Just like a trail building day with CBMBA [Crested Butte Mountain Biking Association], you remember the work and energy that you put into it and you have a special connection and ownership to that environment.” Several Crested Butte artists have also assisted Bischoff with finishing touches on the mural, including Emily Harper and Sarah Schmidt, who is a featured RedLine Gallery artist and painter of the Crested Butte Creative District sign. Bischoff also tries to incorporate sustainable practices into every aspect of her work, looking to her surrounding environment for art supplies, incorporating recycled materials and repurposing trash she finds near the river. “I’m often literally pulling trash from the environment—netting from the river and old fishing lines—and using it as a stencil with my aerosol layers. I’m constantly thinking about the environment so I’m not accumulating excessive waste.” Additionally, Bischoff tries to source all of her painting materials from local stores and to buy directly from sustainable paint suppliers. She uses a solar system for power and even rides her bike and paddleboards when commuting to the site. “I do my best to have minimal impact every step of the way,” she says. Bischoff incorporates recycled materials into her painting technique. courtesy photo Bischoff is currently working on finishing touches and plans to complete her mural sometime this month. There will be a dedication ceremony at the mural site on October 17 Opportunities for growth at 3 p.m. Both Bischoff and Lebo see opportunities to grow public art in the greater Crest- ed Butte community. “I would love to see art in more alternative spaces,” says Lebo. “I really think that people are attracted to that, and I think it’s really exciting for the artist to create alternative art in alternative spaces. People love seeing what happens when you splash paint on the wall. It also allows people who don’t have artistic sensibilities to participate and interact as well.” Bischoff hopes Crested Butte will continue to utilize public art. “Even though we are a Creative District and have a massive population of creatives here, it’s not really at the forefront in town,” she says. “Just because we are a small, historical town and not an industrial landscape doesn’t mean we can’t have more murals and public art. It doesn’t have to be historic versus creative—those can coexist.” Bischoff also believes public art can be a responsible approach to utilizing a public space that would otherwise receive wear and tear. “A big, exposed concrete wall can become this work of art for the public to love rather than leave it vulnerable to scribbles and vandalism.” Both Bischoff and Lebo agree there’s also opportunity for Crested Butte to collaborate more with different communities. “Here in Crested Butte I think artists express a lot of nature. All of that is really important but I would love to see more artwork from more urban areas come here,” says Lebo. “I know that Crested Butte is getting a lot of influx from urban areas so I think a collaborative way of bringing in urban art might be really good.” Working in Montrose, Bischoff finds it important for Crested Butte and other towns along the Western Slope to recognize how they are all interconnected. “If I go travel or go biking in Fruita, I might go grocery shopping in Montrose before heading back to Crested Butte,” she says. “I’m trying to recognize how we’re all connected, especially in public art. We have all these creative districts, and murals help make these communities unique. I’m excited to do more collaboration with the regional art community. We should be broadening our view and connecting our resources across the Western Slope.” photo by Nolan Blunck

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Ballot Style: PCT3 Official General Election Ballot Precinct: 3056126003 Gunnison County, Colorado Ballot Style: 1 VOTE Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Clerk And Recorder Please vote your mail ballot. Due to COVID-19, help us make this a safe election for everyone by returning this ballot via mail or drop box.

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Joseph R. Biden / Kamala D. Harris Democratic Seth D. Ryan Republican

Donald J. Trump / Michael R. Pence Republican County Offices

Don Blankenship / William Mohr American Constitution County Commissioner - District 1 (Vote for One) Bill Hammons / Eric Bodenstab Unity

Howie Hawkins / Angela Nicole Walker Green Dave Taylor Republican

Blake Huber / Frank Atwood Approval Voting Liz Smith Democratic

Jo Jorgensen / Jeremy "Spike" Cohen Libertarian County Commissioner - District 2 (Vote for One) VOTE Brian Carroll / Amar Patel American Solidarity Mark Charles / Adrian Wallace Unaffiliated Jonathan Houck Democratic

Phil Collins / Billy Joe Parker Prohibition Trudy Vader Unaffiliated Roque "Rocky" De La Fuente / Darcy G. Richardson Alliance Judicial Retention Questions Dario Hunter / Dawn Neptune Adams Progressive (Vote Yes or No) Princess Khadijah Maryam Jacob-Fambro / Khadijah Maryam Jacob Sr. Unaffiliated Colorado Supreme Court Justice Alyson Kennedy / Malcolm Jarrett Socialist Workers Shall Justice Melissa Hart of the Colorado Supreme Court be retained in office? Joseph Kishore / Norissa Santa Cruz Socialist Equality

Kyle Kenley Kopitke / Nathan Re Vo Sorenson Independent American YES NO

Gloria La Riva / Sunil Freeman Socialism and Liberation Shall Justice Carlos A. Samour Jr. of the VOTE Colorado Supreme Court be retained in Joe McHugh / Elizabeth Storm Unaffiliated office? Brock Pierce / Karla Ballard Unaffiliated

Jordan "Cancer" Scott / Jennifer Tepool Unaffiliated YES NO Kanye West / Michelle Tidball Unaffiliated Colorado Court of Appeals Judge Write-In Shall Judge Ted C. Tow III of the Colorado Court of Appeals be retained in office? United States Senator (Vote for One) YES NO John W. Hickenlooper Democratic Shall Judge Craig R. Welling of the Colorado Court of Appeals be retained in office? Cory Gardner Republican VOTE Daniel Doyle Approval Voting YES NO Stephan "Seku" Evans Unity District Court Judge Raymon Anthony Doane Libertarian (Signed declaration to limit service to no more than 2 terms) 7th Judicial District

Write-In Shall Judge Mary E. Deganhart of the 7th Judicial District be retained in office? Representative to the 117th United States Congress - District 3 (Vote for One) YES NO Lauren Boebert Republican Shall Judge D. Cory Jackson of the 7th Judicial District be retained in office? Diane E. Mitsch Bush Democratic

John Ryan Keil Libertarian YES NO

Critter Milton Unity (Signed declaration to limit service to no more than 3 terms) Shall Judge J. Steven Patrick of the 7th VOTE Judicial District be retained in office? State Offices State Board of Education Member - Congressional District 3 YES NO (Vote for One) County Court Judge - Gunnison Mayling Simpson Democratic Shall Judge Ashley M. Burgemeister of the Gunnison County Court be retained in office? Joyce Rankin Republican State Representative - District 61 YES NO (Vote for One)

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Ballot Measures State Ballot Measures Special District Ballot Issue Please note this is a Ballot questions referred by the general assembly or any political subdivision are listed by letter, and ballot Proposition 114 (STATUTORY) Colorado River Water Conservation District SAMPLE BALLOT, questions initiated by the people are listed numerically. Ballot Issue 7A A ballot question listed as an "amendment" proposes a Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised your actual ballot change to the Colorado constitution, and a ballot Statutes concerning the restoration of gray wolves SHALL COLORADO RIVER WATER question listed as a "proposition" proposes a change to through their reintroduction on designated lands in CONSERVATION DISTRICT, ALSO KNOWN AS may contain slightly the Colorado Revised Statutes. A "yes/for" vote on any Colorado located west of the continental divide, and, THE COLORADO RIVER DISTRICT, TAXES BE ballot question is a vote in favor of changing current law in connection therewith, requiring the Colorado parks INCREASED BY AN AMOUNT UP TO $4,969,041 IN different questions. or existing circumstances, and a "no/against" vote on and wildlife commission, after holding statewide hearings and using scientific data, to implement a 2021 (WHICH INCREASE AMOUNTS TO any ballot question is a vote against changing current APPROXIMATELY $1.90 IN 2021 FOR EVERY law or existing circumstances. plan to restore and manage gray wolves; prohibiting the commission from imposing any land, water, or $100,000 IN RESIDENTIAL HOME VALUE), AND BY For example if you live resource use restrictions on private landowners to SUCH AMOUNTS AS ARE GENERATED State Ballot Measures further the plan; and requiring the commission to ANNUALLY THEREAFTER FROM AN ADDITIONAL in Gunnison you would fairly compensate owners for losses of livestock PROPERTY TAX LEVY OF 0.248 MILLS (FOR A Amendment B (CONSTITUTIONAL) caused by gray wolves? TOTAL MILL LEVY OF 0.5 MILLS) TO ENABLE THE be voting on the House Without increasing property tax rates, to help COLORADO RIVER DISTRICT TO PROTECT AND preserve funding for local districts that provide fire SAFEGUARD WESTERN COLORADO WATER BY: District 59 race, not protection, police, ambulance, hospital, kindergarten · through twelfth grade education, and other services, YES/FOR NO/AGAINST FIGHTING TO KEEP WATER ON THE WEST the House District 61 and to avoid automatic mill levy increases, shall there SLOPE; shown here. be an amendment to the Colorado constitution to Proposition 115 (STATUTORY) · PROTECTING ADEQUATE WATER repeal the requirement that the general assembly SUPPLIES FOR WEST SLOPE FARMERS periodically change the residential assessment rate in Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised AND RANCHERS; order to maintain the statewide proportion of Statutes concerning prohibiting an abortion when the · PROTECTING SUSTAINABLE DRINKING residential property as compared to all other taxable probable gestational age of the fetus is at least WATER SUPPLIES FOR WEST SLOPE property valued for property tax purposes and repeal twenty-two weeks, and, in connection therewith, COMMUNITIES; AND Ballots will be mailed the nonresidential property tax assessment rate of making it a misdemeanor punishable by a fine to · PROTECTING FISH, WILDLIFE, AND twenty-nine percent? perform or attempt to perform a prohibited abortion, except when the abortion is immediately required to RECREATION BY MAINTAINING RIVER out beginning the save the life of the pregnant woman when her life is LEVELS AND WATER QUALITY; week of October physically threatened, but not solely by a PROVIDED THAT THE DISTRICT WILL NOT psychological or emotional condition; defining terms UTILIZE THESE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE YES/FOR NO/AGAINST 9, 2020. Gunnison related to the measure including "probable PURPOSE OF PAYING TO FALLOW IRRIGATED gestational age" and "abortion," and excepting from County election Amendment C (CONSTITUTIONAL) AGRICULTURE; WITH SUCH EXPENDITURES the definition of "abortion" medical procedures REPORTED TO THE PUBLIC IN AN ANNUALLY Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado relating to miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy; specifying that a woman on whom an abortion is PUBLISHED INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AUDIT; officials encourage constitution concerning the conduct of charitable performed may not be charged with a crime in AND SHALL ALL REVENUES RECEIVED BY THE gaming activities, and, in connection therewith, relation to a prohibited abortion; and requiring the DISTRICT IN 2021 AND EACH SUBSEQUENT you to vote your mail allowing bingo-raffle licensees to hire managers and Colorado medical board to suspend for at least three YEAR BE COLLECTED, RETAINED AND SPENT ballot and drop it off operators of games and reducing the required period years the license of a licensee whom the board finds NOTWITHSTANDING ANY LIMITS PROVIDED BY of a charitable organization's continuous existence performed or attempted to perform a prohibited LAW? at one of the secure before obtaining a charitable gaming license? abortion? 24-hour drop boxes. YES/FOR NO/AGAINST YES/FOR NO/AGAINST

Amendment 76 (CONSTITUTIONAL) Proposition 116 (STATUTORY) YES/FOR NO/AGAINST Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised DROP BOX constitution requiring that to be qualified to vote at Statutes reducing the state income tax rate from any election an individual must be a United States 4.63% to 4.55%? LOCATIONS: citizen? YES/FOR NO/AGAINST • Crank’s Plaza, YES/FOR NO/AGAINST Proposition 117 (STATUTORY) 507 Maroon Ave., Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Crested Butte Amendment 77 (CONSTITUTIONAL) Statutes requiring statewide voter approval at the Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado next even-year election of any newly created or • Crested Butte South, constitution and a change to the Colorado Revised qualified state enterprise that is exempt from the Statutes concerning voter-approved changes to Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, Article X, Section 20 of the Directly in front Colorado constitution, if the projected or actual limited gaming, and, in connection therewith, allowing combined revenue from fees and surcharges of the of the Post Office the voters of Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple enterprise, and all other enterprises created within Creek, for their individual cities, to approve other the last five years that serve primarily the same Building, 61 Teocalli games in addition to those currently allowed and purpose, is greater than $100 million within the first increase a maximum single bet to any amount; and five fiscal years of the creation or qualification of the Ave. allowing gaming tax revenue to be used for support new enterprise? • Blackstock services to improve student retention and credential completion by students enrolled in community Government Center, colleges? YES/FOR NO/AGAINST 221N. Wisconsin St., Proposition 118 (STATUTORY) Gunnison Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised YES/FOR NO/AGAINST Statutes concerning the creation of a paid family and medical leave program in Colorado, and, in •University Center Proposition EE (STATUTORY) connection therewith, authorizing paid family and South Lawn, SHALL STATE TAXES BE INCREASED BY medical leave for a covered employee who has a $294,000,000 ANNUALLY BY IMPOSING A TAX ON serious health condition, is caring for a new child or Western Colorado NICOTINE LIQUIDS USED IN E-CIGARETTES AND for a family member with a serious health condition, OTHER VAPING PRODUCTS THAT IS EQUAL TO or has a need for leave related to a family member's University THE TOTAL STATE TAX ON TOBACCO military deployment or for safe leave; establishing a PRODUCTS WHEN FULLY PHASED IN, maximum of 12 weeks of family and medical leave, INCREMENTALLY INCREASING THE TOBACCO with an additional 4 weeks for pregnancy or childbirth PRODUCTS TAX BY UP TO 22% OF THE complications, with a cap on the weekly benefit MANUFACTURER'S LIST PRICE, amount; requiring job protection for and prohibiting INCREMENTALLY INCREASING THE CIGARETTE retaliation against an employee who takes paid family Ballots can also be TAX BY UP TO 9 CENTS PER CIGARETTE, and medical leave; allowing a local government to opt EXPANDING THE EXISTING CIGARETTE AND out of the program; permitting employees of such a returned via the TOBACCO TAXES TO APPLY TO SALES TO local government and self-employed individuals to CONSUMERS FROM OUTSIDE OF THE STATE, participate in the program; exempting employers who U.S. Postal Service. ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM TAX FOR MOIST offer an approved private paid family and medical SNUFF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, CREATING AN leave plan; to pay for the program, requiring a PLEASE REMEMBER INVENTORY TAX THAT APPLIES FOR FUTURE premium of 0.9% of each employee's wages, up to a that they must be CIGARETTE TAX INCREASES, AND INITIALLY cap, through December 31, 2024, and as set USING THE TAX REVENUE PRIMARILY FOR thereafter, up to 1.2% of each employee's wages, by PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING TO HELP OFFSET the director of the division of family and medical leave received BY 7 P.M. ON REVENUE THAT HAS BEEN LOST AS A RESULT insurance; authorizing an employer to deduct up to NOVEMBER 3, 2020 OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS RELATED TO 50% of the premium amount from an employee's COVID-19 AND THEN FOR PROGRAMS THAT wages and requiring the employer to pay the (ELECTION DAY) REDUCE THE USE OF TOBACCO AND NICOTINE remainder of the premium, with an exemption for PRODUCTS, ENHANCE THE VOLUNTARY employers with fewer than 10 employees; creating *October 26 is the last COLORADO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM AND MAKE the division of family and medical leave insurance as IT WIDELY AVAILABLE FOR FREE, AND MAINTAIN an enterprise within the department of labor and suggested day to MAIL THE FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS THAT employment to administer the program; and CURRENTLY RECEIVE REVENUE FROM establishing an enforcement and appeals process for your ballot TOBACCO TAXES, WITH THE STATE KEEPING retaliation and denied claims? AND SPENDING ALL OF THE NEW TAX REVENUE AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE? YES/FOR NO/AGAINST

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Proposition 113 (STATUTORY) information Shall the following Act of the General Assembly be contact the approved: An Act concerning adoption of an agreement among the states to elect the President of County Elections the United States by national popular vote, being Senate Bill No. 19-042? office at (970) 641-7927. YES/FOR NO/AGAINST

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So relay format—basi- much so that the team has been cally, set a pace in limited to two official meets this the first mile and year and were almost looking at lit- then try to match tle to no potential for a post-season. that pace in their Fortunately, the Colorado second and third High School Activities Association mile splits. emergency made the call last week to open the “We gave post-season to more teams than them a goal to initially considered and both the run really strong, FOOD Crested Butte boys and girls teams consistent miles qualified for the regional meet. and they did,” says network Their post-season hopes Sullivan-Marshall. Gunnison County weren’t due to a lack of talent or According to numbers either, as the Titans have Sullivan-Marshall, Captains Logan Utz and Yvon Providing Equal Access to Food and Hope the most runners out that they have most runners stayed within a min- Michel will lead the boys’ team, seen in years and the list includes ute of their splits; some remained with Cormac Billick stepping up to a number of returning athletes as within 30 seconds; and Yvon Michel the start line, Connor Williams in Mountain Roots Food Project well as a couple of new ones who and Myles Cress were the most the running for a regional title and Free Farmers Market Voucher Dollars brought some serious stride to the consistent with a mere six-second state bid, and Porter Washburn in Available upon request at program. gap between their mile splits. the running for qualifying for the www.mountainrootsfoodproject.org/free-produce Still, with COVID protocols In addition, with only two state meet as well. Aksel Linden- limiting numbers at meets and official five-kilometer races under meyr and Ethan Kaufmann will be Emigrantes Unidos Crested Butte’s geographic location their athletes’ belts this season, and on hand as alternates. Financial aid for immigrants-in-need. Call 970-209-1807 limiting the number of possible just one for some of the runners, Captain Myles Cress will lead with Ruby Pendy in the running for Seniors Meals - Gunnison Senior Center meets, it’s been a season heavy on the coaches used the Montrose Full meals Mon/Wed/Fri for pickup at 9:45 am or delivery. training and light on competition. Relays to get a better sense for the a top performance at regionals to Low or no cost. To order call 970-641-8272 This past weekend was an- pace their runners can and should punch her ticket to the state meet. other example of that, as the team maintain at the regional race. Ella and Grace Haverkampf and Pandemic Response Team typically travels to Delta to compete “It gives us a good goal for Stella Reinhardt will also wear the Delivery service from grocers, pharmacies and Food Pantry for in the Pantherfest and get a glimpse the pace the kids going to regionals Titan colors, with one of them tak- residents who are isolated or sheltering because they are at-risk, of the regional racecourse. should run,” explains Sullivan- ing on the alternate role. infected with COVID or caring for a COVID patient. But, the Delta race organizers Marshall. “Now we can give them The regional meet will be Call Senior Transportation Dispatch at 970-641-7959 feared their numbers would exceed a time to shoot for.” interesting, though. Rather than Dept. of Health and Human Services the maximum 50 runners allowed Meanwhile, the Titans’ top the typical mass start, it will be run Supplemental Nutritional Assistance for so they closed the door quick, runner Connor Williams hit the like all meets this fall, in a series of Gunnison County residents-in-need. Call 970-641-3244. Nutritious leaving Crested Butte out of the road last week to compete in Arizo- waves. Meaning, rather than climb- foods for Women Infants and Children (WIC). Call 970-641-7911 running. na against some of the top runners ing their way past runners in one “That’s been the frustrating from around the country. Williams big race to get a sense of their place, Gunnison Country Food Pantry part of the season,” says coach Sha- is on pace for a collegiate career and they will still be reeling opponents Gunnison Food Pantry on SW corner of Main and Ohio made another step toward that goal in during their wave but without Mon 1-4, Wed 1-7, Thu 10-2 for 60+ ri Sullivan-Marshall. “It’s definitely in Arizona as he posted a personal a sense of where they sit in the CB Food Pantry at Oh Be Joyful Church 1st Thu 5-6 limited our opportunities.” Greater Somerset Food Pantry at the Firehouse Tue 2-4 As a result, the coaching staff record time of 15 minutes and 30 overall standings. for those-in-need. Gunnisoncountryfoodpantry.org took 16 of their runners to com- seconds to place 13th overall. “It’s going to be really strange pete in the Montrose Relays on “That was a really cool op- and the kids will be pushing Farmers Markets Saturday, October 3. The Montrose portunity for him,” says Sullivan- against the clock and themselves,” Gunnison: Sat 9-1 on Virginia Relays offer teams an opportunity Marshall. says Sullivan-Marshall. Crested Butte: Sun 9:45-2 on Elk, Thu 3-6 at Crank’s Plaza for fun as well as training as they Williams is back now and the Still, if they all run at their SNAP dollars are doubled up to $20 per visit close out the season and prepare for Titans are prepping for the regional peak at regionals, Sullivan-Marshall the post-season. race in Delta on Friday, October 9. expects to see a handful make the Services provided in part by IC Connex, Secret Stash, “We had such a blast and to Five girls and five boys will toe the cut for the state meet. Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and have a full squad at the starting line line for Crested Butte on a course “We believe we have a chance Mountain Roots Food Project. felt good,” says Sullivan-Marshall. that tends to favor the Titans. to send one to three individuals “It’s good closure to the season “It’s a flat course and we tend to state,” says Sullivan-Marshall. for some of the runners and it’s an to have good races there,” says “Any more than that would be ic- awesome way to go into regionals Sullivan-Marshall. ing on the cake.”

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The following stories appeared techniques, we saturated our in this publication 20 years ago this Argentine counterparts with in- week. formation. With a good turnout of between ten and 20 people Adaptive Sports staff takes every day, the ASC instructors their talent to South America developed an instructor core by Meike Meissner that could teach 30 students. The past August three Favorable snow conditions, Adaptive Sports Center (ASC) enthusiastic instructors, old instructors, Kirsten Atkins, Tim friends, and beautiful views of Callinan, and Colleen Farrell, Lak Nahuel Huapi then ensured along with Jim Harlan of the that the following three weeks Crested Butte Ski Patrol, trave- were full of great lessons that led to Bariloche, Argentina. Each changed lives. brought their unique talents to While all of the students the Southern Hemisphere for the were unique, it was the children Fourth ASC Argentine Clinic, that found a special place in designed to lay the groundwork our hearts. This year we had for an Adaptive Program in the privilege of teaching two Argentina. Jim Harlan’s inde- disabled children from the local pendent life and ripping skiing community, Jose and Daniella. Jim Harlan, Kirsten Atkins, Colleen Farrell and Tim Callinan soak up the South American sun during a inspired many of the clinic par- Jose has muscular dystrophy, recent clinic in Bariloche, Argentina. courtesy photo ticipants to lead fuller more ac- Daniella was hit by a car, leav- tive lives. The hard work of our ing her blind and unable to instructors was well worth it, control most of her muscles. organizer Peter Somweber met in Argentina.” that has officially been set for as we shared the ski experience The transformation of these two with the president of ADIDE, This Argentine endeavor this season. with many disabled Argentines. children after a few days of ski- the ski instruction association of was certainly worthwhile and Although Crested Butte For four weeks the ASC ing was incredible, and helping Argentina, on how to integrate challenging. Presently, the ASC Mountain Resort expects to instructors, along with Harlan, them and their families find joy adaptive techniques into the is making arrangements to experience a decrease in lodg- focused on building a solid brought smiles, and some tears Argentine training and certifica- bring an instructor, a student ing reservations this winter due instructor training program. to all of our faces. Theirs was tion program. “This is a big step intern, and a group of disabled to not having the unlimited Ski Building on past clinics, the first the inspirational experience that in moving towards their own students to Crested Butte this Free for the first time in eight week of the clinic was dedicated reminds us why the Argentina Adaptive Program,” said Atkins. winter from Argentina. They years, pass sales are meeting the to teaching interested Argen- Clinic is so important to the mis- “We are planning to have Adap- will take valuable experience resort’s goal. tine instructors and community sion of the ASC. tive training courses during from our program and commu- CBMR had hoped that by volunteers. With our knowledge To cap off our trip, Kirsten the ADIDE instructor courses nity back to help form their own cutting gold pass prices by 32 of various disabilities, adap- Atkins, ASC instructor coor- in June 2001. With continued Adaptive Center and share the percent, and reducing bronze tive equipment and teaching dinator and local Argentine support from the ASC we can joy of skiing with people of all pass and mountain cards as make Adaptive skiing a reality abilities. When you see them on well, a total of 4,000 passes the mountain or around town would be snatched up by the this winter, be sure to make time opening day dawns white them feel welcome! Thanks on November 22. As of Monday, again to everyone who helped 2,397 gold passes are reserved make Adaptive Argentina pos- along with 278 of the limited sible! bronze passes. The 10-day and five day Mountain Card promo- Resort ties Ski Free to lodging tion will be represented by 1,068 by Pete Sharp fans of Crested Butte Mountain. When this year’s ski season “The price break was a kicks off (hopefully) on No- popular and well-received vember 22 there will no longer promotion,” said CBMR director be free, unfettered access to the of communications and special steeps of the North Face or the events Gina Kroft. bunny slopes of Crested Butte The gold pass is currently Mountain Resort. While Ski Free priced at $699, the bronze at will not be available to the gen- $549 and the 10-day Mountain eral public this year, patrons of Card is $399. Pass prices will 16 participating valley lodging continue to increase as opening establishments will be granted day approaches. The set clos- free lift tickets from November ing day for this year’s season is 22 until December 16 and again April 8, 2001. April 1-8. For those not needing accommodations, full day Nel Burkett is the curator at passes will cost lodgers $27 the Crested Butte Mountain Herit- during the same period, about age Museum and enjoys putting Two more readers try to figure out if Church really tried to shoot his neighbor’s dog this week. photo by Edward Stern half of the $53 day ticket rate the present in the context of history.

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From what I can tell, your responsibility for themselves it one of your top priorities. life in recent weeks has been LEGACY OF THE GUNNISON MASSACRE and treat themselves with ten- VIRGO bringing you these delights— 10/26, Monday, 9:00AM-12:00PM, $20 der compassion. In the coming (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) and will continue to do so for On the 167th anniversary of the Gunnison Massacre, participants weeks, Aries, I think it’s espe- “The messiah will come when the foreseeable future. Take will learn about Captain John Williams Gunnison, the Gunnison- cially important for you to em- we don’t need him any more,” maximum advantage. Aggres- Beckwith Expedition and the circumstances and legacy of the phasize relationships with allies said author Franz Kafka. In that sively gather in the gifts being Gunnison Massacre. who fit that description. Bonus! spirit, and in alignment with cur- offered by your inner teacher. 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—TAX LIEN SALE NUMBER 20140066— —COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION— NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT TAX LIEN SALE CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2020-004 AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: To Every Person in Actual Possession against said property for the year 2013; On July 14, 2020, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of or Occupancy of the hereinafter De- That said property was taxed or Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Gunnison records. scribed Land, Lot or Premises, and to specially assessed in the name(s) of Original Grantor(s) GARY SCHAFFER the Person in Whose Name the same Flatiron Enterprises LLC for said year was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and 2013; Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE to all Persons having Interest of Title of That said James N Clark and Christine FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Record in or to the said Premises and Clark on the 31st day of August 2020, Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR TBW MORTGAGE- To Whom It May Concern, and more the present holder of said certificate especially to: Flatiron Enterprises (who) has made request upon the BACKED TRUST 2006-6, TBW MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- LLC, James N Clark and Christine Treasurer of said County for a deed to CATES, SERIES 2006-6 Clark and Arrowhead Improvements said property; Date of Deed of Trust October 31, 2006 County of Recording Gunnison Association That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 07, 2006 You and each of you are hereby noti- for said property to James N Clark and Recording Information fied that on the 30th day of October Christine Clark at 2:00 o’clock p.m., on (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 570714 2014, the then County Treasurer the 20th day of January 2021 unless Original Principal Amount $534,000.00 of Gunnison County, in the State of the same has been redeemed; Outstanding Principal Balance $537,584.94 Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale Said property may be redeemed from to James N Clark and Christine Clark said sale at any time prior to the actual Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of the following described property situate execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. in the County of Gunnison, State of This Notice of Purchase will be THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Colorado, to-wit: published in Crested Butte News on LOT 17B, SUBDIVISION OF LOT 17, PRISTINE POINT AT CRESTED BUTTE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Schedule Number: 398525001047 October 2, 2020, October 9, 2020 and THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 23, 1998 BEARING RECEPTION NO. 484515, COUNTY OF GUNNISON, STATE OF Legal Description: LOT 25 BLK 8 October 16, 2020. COLORADO ARROWHEAD FILING 3 B783 P845 Witness my hand this 2nd day of Also known by street and number as: 1010 COUNTY ROAD 811, CRESTED BUTTE, CO 81225. #491391 October 2020 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF and said County Treasurer issued a Debbie Dunbar THE DEED OF TRUST. certificate of purchase therefore to Gunnison County Treasurer NOTICE OF SALE James N Clark and Christine Clark. That said tax lien sale was made to Published in the Crested Butte News. The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. satisfy the delinquent property (and Issues of October 2, 9 and 16, 2020. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/27/2021, continued special assessment) taxes assessed #100204 from the original sale date of 11/04/2020, at Treasurer’s Office, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite T, Gunnison, CO 81230, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certifi- cate of Purchase, all as provided by law. —TAX LIEN SALE NUMBER 20170179— First Publication 9/18/2020 NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT TAX LIEN SALE Last Publication 10/16/2020 AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED Name of Publication Crested Butte News To Every Person in Actual Posses- against said property for the year IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO sion or Occupancy of the hereinafter 2016; CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; Described Land, Lot or Premises, That said property was taxed or DATE: 07/14/2020 and to the Person in Whose Name specially assessed in the name(s) of Debbie Dunbar, Public Trustee in and for the County of Gunnison, State of Colorado the same was Taxed or Specially Villas Summit Development LLC for /s/ Teresa Brown Assessed, and to all Persons having said year 2016; By: Teresa Brown, Deputy Public Trustee Interest of Title of Record in or to the That said First Pinkston Limited The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) said Premises and To Whom It May Partnership on the 31st day of August representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Concern, and more especially to: 2020, the present holder of said The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informa- Villas Summit Development LLC, certificate (who) has made request tion provided may be used for that purpose. First Pinkston Limited Partner- upon the Treasurer of said County for Lynn M. Janeway #15592 David R. Doughty #40042 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 ship and Community Banks of a deed to said property; Alison L. Berry #34531 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Colorado That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. MERIDIAN, SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 You and each of you are hereby noti- for said property to First Pinkston fied that on the 2nd day of November Limited Partnership at 2:00 o’clock Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of September 18, 25, October 2, 9 and 16, 2020. #091804 2017, the then County Treasurer p.m., on the 20th day of January 2021 of Gunnison County, in the State of unless the same has been redeemed; Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale Said property may be redeemed to First Pinkston Limited Partnership from said sale at any time prior to the the following described property situ- actual execution of said Treasurer’s ate in the County of Gunnison, State Deed. deadline is tuesday at noon of Colorado, to-wit: This Notice of Purchase will be Schedule Number: 317726129024 published in Crested Butte News on R032351 October 2, 2020, October 9, 2020 and Legal Description: LOTS 43 & October 16, 2020. 44 VILLAS AT MT CB PHASE 1 Witness my hand this 2nd day of —TAX LIEN SALE NUMBER 20100206— #560449 October 2020 NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT TAX LIEN SALE and said County Treasurer issued a Debbie Dunbar AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED certificate of purchase therefore to Gunnison County Treasurer First Pinkston Limited Partnership. To Every Person in Actual Possession Schedule Number: 370113011007 That a Treasurer’s Deed will be That said tax lien sale was made to Published in the Crested Butte News. or Occupancy of the hereinafter De- R043174 issued for said property to Brian D satisfy the delinquent property (and Issues of October 2, 9 and 16, 2020. scribed Land, Lot or Premises, and to Legal Description: LOT 9 ABRIL Chase at 2:00 o’clock p.m., on the special assessment) taxes assessed #100203 the Person in Whose Name the same MEADOWS FILING II #591549 20th day of January 2021 unless the was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and said County Treasurer issued a same has been redeemed; and to all Persons having Interest certificate of purchase therefore to Said property may be redeemed of Title of Record in or to the said Brian D Chase. from said sale at any time prior to the Premises and To Whom It May Con- That said tax lien sale was made to actual execution of said Treasurer’s —TAX LIEN SALE NUMBER 20150004— cern, and more especially to: Miriam satisfy the delinquent property (and Deed. NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT TAX LIEN SALE Betula Lapore, Brian D Chase, special assessment) taxes assessed This Notice of Purchase will be AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED Fisher,Sweetbaum,Levin & Sands against said property for the year published in Crested Butte News on PC and William G Horlbeck PC 2009; October 2, 2020, October 9, 2020 To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described You and each of you are hereby noti- That said property was taxed or and October 16, 2020. Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or fied that on the 21st day of October specially assessed in the name(s) of Witness my hand this 2nd day of Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having Interest of Title of Record in or to the 2010, the then County Treasurer Miriam Betula Lapore for said year October 2020 said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Pinnacle LTD of Gunnison County, in the State of 2009; Debbie Dunbar and Richard Raymond Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale That said Brian D Chase on the 31st Gunnison County Treasurer You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 29th day of October 2015, the to Brian D Chase the following de- day of August 2020, the present hold- then County Treasurer of Gunnison County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public scribed property situate in the County er of said certificate (who) has made Published in the Crested Butte News. tax lien sale to Richard Raymond the following described property situate in the of Gunnison, State of Colorado, request upon the Treasurer of said Issues of October 2, 9 and 16, 2020. County of Gunnison, State of Colorado, to-wit: to-wit: County for a deed to said property; #100205 Schedule Number: 291723401044 R013836 Legal Description: 7.8% INT LOTS 7,9 MARBLE CONDO 1 B452 P290 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Richard —SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING— Raymond. OCTOBER 13, 2020 ~ 5:00 P.M. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special as - COUNCIL CHAMBERS sessment) taxes assessed against said property for the year 2014; MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Pinnacle LTD DRAFT AGENDA for said year 2014; That said Richard Raymond on the 27th day of May 2020, the present holder of said for the official agenda please go to www.mtcrested- - Travel Crested Butte - $120,000 certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to buttecolorado.us - Blister - $90,000 said property; CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 PM ADJOURN That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said property to Richard Raymond at 2:00 ROLL CALL For Call In Instructions please contact Tiffany o’clock p.m., on the 20th day of January 2021 unless the same has been redeemed; NEW BUSINESS O’Connell, Town Clerk at 970-349-6632 or toconnell@ Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execu- • Discussion and Possible Consideration of the Winter mtcrestedbuttecolorado.us or go to www.mtcrested- tion of said Treasurer’s Deed. 2020/2021 Admissions Tax Grant Applications. buttecolorado.us This Notice of Purchase will be published in Crested Butte News on October 2, - Tourism and Prosperity Partnership (“TAPP”) - If you require any special accommodations in order 2020, October 9, 2020 and October 16, 2020. $200,000 to attend this meeting, please call the Town Hall at 349- Witness my hand this 2nd day of October 2020 - Adaptive Sports Center (“ASC”) - $24,090 6632 at least 48 hours in advance. Public comment on Debbie Dunbar - Crested Butte/ Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Com- these agenda items is encouraged. Gunnison County Treasurer merce – Light Up Night - $3,500 - Crested Butte/ Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Com- Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of October 9, Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of October 2, 9 and 16, 2020. #100202 merce – Mountain Money - $3,000 2020. #100902

Crested2 | October Butte 9, News 2020 OctoberCrested 9, Butte 2020 News | 35 Legals —IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4— STATE OF COLORADO TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 4

Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you Application for Finding of Reasonable Dili- tity: Fullmer Spring No. 1 - .004 c.f.s.; Fullmer plication should not be granted or why it should are notified that the following is a resume of all gence and to Make Absolute. Applicant: ALSH, Pond No. 1 - .45 acre feet. Landowner: Applicant. be granted only in part or on certain conditions. applications filed in the Water Court during the LLC c/o John T. Howe, Hoskin Farina & Kampf, Additional Information: Applicant seeks to make A copy of such a Statement of Opposition must month of September 2020. Professional Corporation, 200 Grand Avenue, Fullmer Spring No. 1 absolute in the amount of also be served upon the applicant or the ap- The names, address of applicant, source of Suite 400, Post Office Box 40, Grand Junction, .004 c.f.s. with an annual volumetric limit of .184 plicant’s attorney and an affidavit of certificate of water, description of water right or conditional Colorado 81502; (970) 986-3400. Name of Struc- acre feet for mining purposes, to make Fullmer such service shall be filed with the Water Clerk, water right involved, and description of the tures: Fullmer Spring No. 1 and Fullmer Pond Pond No. 1 absolute in the amount of .45 acre as prescribed by C.R.C.P. Rule 5. (Filing fee: ruling sought are as follows: There has been No. 1. Original Decree: Case No. 00CW243, feet for mining and domestic purposes pursu- $192.00; Forms may be obtained from the Water filed in this proceeding a claim or claims which Water Division 4. Subsequent Decrees: Case ant to section 37-92-301(4)(e), C.R.S., and to Clerk’s Office or on our website at www.courts. may affect in priority any water right claimed or No. 07CW157; Case No. 2014CW3017. Source: continue all remaining amounts and uses as con- state.co.us). (This publication can be viewed in heretofore adjudicated within this division and tributary to Stubbs Gulch, tributary to Tomichi ditional water rights. The Application contains a its entirety on the state court website at: www. owners of affected rights must appear to object Creek, tributary to the Gunnison River. Location: detailed description of the work performed during courts.state.co.us). FRED CASTLE, Water Clerk, and protest as provided in the Water Right De- NE¼SW¼NE¼ of Section 15, T 48 N, R 1 E, the diligence period. SAGUACHE COUNTY. Water Division 4, 1200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A, termination and Administration Act of 1969, or be N.M.P.M., 1,650 feet from the North section line YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you have Montrose, CO 81401 forever barred. and 1,800 feet from the East section line. Uses: until the last day of November, 2020 to file with CASE NO. 2020CW3054 (REF NOS. absolute for wildlife; conditional for domestic and the Water Clerk a Verified Statement of Opposi- Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of 2000CW243, 2007CW157 and 2014CW3017). mining. Appropriation Date: June 1, 1998. Quan- tion setting forth facts as to why a certain ap- October 9, 2020. #100903

—IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4— STATE OF COLORADO TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 4

Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as the Water Right Determination and is located in the NW/4 of the SW/4 acres. Source of Water: Tomahawk applicant or the applicant’s attorney amended, you are notified that the Administration Act of 1969, or be of Section 6, Township 13 South, Reservoir to Dugout Creek, tributary and an affidavit of certificate of such following is a resume of all applica- forever barred. Range 88 West of the Sixth P.M. The to Muddy creek, tributary to the North service shall be filed with the Water tions filed in the Water Court during CASE NO. 2020CW3055 Appli- UTM coordinates are Zone 13 south, Fork of the Gunnison River, tributary Clerk, as prescribed by C.R.C.P. Rule the month of September 2020. cants: Craig Neil and Mary Jean- Easting 302698, Northing 4313936. to the Gunnison River. GUNNISON 5. (Filing fee: $192.00; Forms may be The names, address of applicant, nean Springer Living Trust, c/o Julie Lower Terminus – Where Anthracite COUNTY obtained from the Water Clerk’s Of- source of water, description of J. Huffman, Attorney, 415 Palmer Creek comes together with Muddy YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED fice or on our website at www.courts. water right or conditional water right Street, Delta, CO 81416, 970-874- Creek and starts the North Fork of THAT you have until the last day of state.co.us). (This publication can involved, and description of the ruling 9777, APPLICATION TO MAKE the Gunnison River. It is located November, 2020 to file with the Water be viewed in its entirety on the state sought are as follows: There has EXCHANGE RIGHT ABSOLUTE: in the NW/4 of the NE/4 of Section Clerk a Verified Statement of Op- court website at: www.courts.state. been filed in this proceeding a claim Name of Structure: Smoak Ex- 8, Township 13 South, Range 89 position setting forth facts as to why co.us). FRED CASTLE, Water Clerk, or claims which may affect in priority change. Legal description of point of West of the Sixth P.M. The UTM a certain application should not be Water Division 4, 1200 N. Grand any water right claimed or heretofore diversion: Upper Terminus – This is coordinates are Zone 13, 295357, granted or why it should be granted Ave., Bin A, Montrose, CO 81401 adjudicated within this division and the location where the side chan- Northing 4312777. Date of Appro- only in part or on certain conditions. owners of affected rights must appear nel of water from Erickson Springs priation: August 29, 2019. Amount: A copy of such a Statement of Oppo- Published in the Crested Butte News. to object and protest as provided in enters back into Anthracite Creek. It 0.005 c.f.s. Use: Irrigation of 0.61 sition must also be served upon the Issue of October 9, 2020. #100904

—IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4— STATE OF COLORADO TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 4

Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that decree: July 25, 1984, Case No. 83CW330; List of subsequent design and engineering costs of approximately $125,000. These the following is a resume of all applications filed in the Water decrees awarding diligence: December 30, 1988, 88CW64; improvements will allow Applicant to provide additional flows to fill Court during the month of September 2020. June 28, 1995, 94CW233; November 27, 2001, 01CW94; April the North Village Reservoir during the spring while still meeting The names, address of applicant, source of water, description 30, 2008, 07CW174; September 15, 2014, 14CW3034; Legal direct flow demands for municipal supply. (4 pages) GUNNISON of water right or conditional water right involved, and descrip- description: SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 23, Township 13 South, COUNTY tion of the ruling sought are as follows: There has been filed in Range 86 West, 6th P.M. at a point whence the Northeast corner YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you have until the last this proceeding a claim or claims which may affect in priority any of said Section 23 bears North 50°East 2,500 feet, in Gunnison day of November, 2020 to file with the Water Clerk a Verified water right claimed or heretofore adjudicated within this division County, Colorado; Source: Water from the East and Slate Rivers, Statement of Opposition setting forth facts as to why a certain ap- and owners of affected rights must appear to object and protest both tributary to the Gunnison River; Appropriation date: June 11, plication should not be granted or why it should be granted only in as provided in the Water Right Determination and Administration 1982; Amount: 700 a.f.; Use: Storage for artificial snowmaking, part or on certain conditions. A copy of such a Statement of Op- Act of 1969, or be forever barred. augmentation of all municipal uses within the Mt. Crested Butte position must also be served upon the applicant or the applicant’s CASE NO. 2020CW3058 (REF NO. 14CW3034, 07CW174, Water and Sanitation District, and augmentation of depletions attorney and an affidavit of certificate of such service shall be filed 01CW94, 94CW233, 88CW64, 83CW330) Gunnison County - caused by snowmaking within the Crested Butte Ski Area; Outline with the Water Clerk, as prescribed by C.R.C.P. Rule 5. (Filing Gunnison River; Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District; of what has been done toward application of conditional water fee: $192.00; Forms may be obtained from the Water Clerk’s Of- c/o John R. Pierce, Dufford Waldeck, 744 Horizon Court, Suite rights to beneficial use: Applicant has initiated a project to improve fice or on our website at www.courts.state.co.us). (This publication 300, Grand Junction, CO 81506, (970) 248-5865; APPLICATION its delivery system from the East River by doubling its pumping can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www. FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE; Name and con- capacity. Estimated cost of this work is $1.75 million, with design courts.state.co.us). FRED CASTLE, Water Clerk, Water Division tact information for Applicant: Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanita- and engineering costs of approximately $150,000. Additionally, 4, 1200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A, Montrose, CO 81401 tion District; P.O. Box 5740; Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225; (970) Applicant is enlarging the capacity of its raw water pipeline system 349-7575; Name of structure: North Village Reservoir; Information by supplementing an existing 8-inch pipeline with nearly 2,900 Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of October 9, 2020. regarding conditional water right: Date and Case No. of original feet of 12-inch pipe at a cost of approximately $1.8 million, with #100905

—IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4— STATE OF COLORADO TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 4

Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as to object and protest as provided in the east Section line and 503 feet 4.85 acre-feet. Uses: Domestic in one applicant’s attorney and an affidavit of amended, you are notified that the fol- the Water Right Determination and south of the north Section line. Date single-family residence, stock water certificate of such service shall be filed lowing is a resume of all applications Administration Act of 1969, or be of Appropriation: November 13, 2013. and wildlife. Source of Water: Springs with the Water Clerk, as prescribed by filed in the Water Court during the forever barred. Amount: 8.60 acre-feet. Uses: Do- tributary to Gunnison River SAGUAGE C.R.C.P. Rule 5. Filing fee: $192.00; month of September 2020. CASE NO. 2020CW3060 (REF mestic in one single-family residence, COUNTY Forms may be obtained from the The names, address of applicant, NO. 13CW3064) Applicants: James stock water and wildlife. Source of YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT Water Clerk’s Office or on our website source of water, description of Schnelle, Jr. c/o Julie J. Huffman, Water: Springs tributary to Gunnison you have until the last day of Novem- at www.courts.state.co.us). (This pub- water right or conditional water right Attorney, 415 Palmer Street, Delta, River. Name of Structure: Blackjack ber, 2020 to file with the Water Clerk lication can be viewed in its entirety on involved, and description of the ruling CO 81416, 970-874-9777. APPLICA- Pond. Legal description of point of a Verified Statement of Opposition the state court website at: www.courts. sought are as follows: There has TION TO MAKE STORAGE RIGHTS diversion: NE1/4SW1/4NE1/4, Section setting forth facts as to why a certain state.co.us). FRED CASTLE, Water been filed in this proceeding a claim ABSOLUTE: Name of Structure: Earth 33, Township 48 North, Range 1 East, application should not be granted or Clerk, Water Division 4, 1200 N. Grand or claims which may affect in priority Village Pond, Legal description of N.M.P.M. 1760 feet west of the east why it should be granted only in part or Ave., Bin A, Montrose, CO 81401 any water right claimed or heretofore point of diversion: SE1/4NW1/4NE1/4, Section line and 1855 feet south of the on certain conditions. A copy of such adjudicated within this division and Section 33, Township 48 North, Range north Section line. Date of Appropria- a Statement of Opposition must also Published in the Crested Butte News. owners of affected rights must appear 1 East, N.M.P.M. 1650 feet west of tion: November 13, 2013. Amount: be served upon the applicant or the Issue of October 9, 2020. #100906

—LEGAL— PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a pub- Teocalli, Crested Butte, Colorado to lic hearing of the Crested Butte Town a Town Employee. Council will be on the 19th day of TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, [email protected] October, 2020 at 7PM on Ordinance COLORADO No. 25, Series 2020: /s/ Lynelle Stanford, Town Clerk Ordinance No. 25, Series 2020 - An Ordinance of the Crested Butte Town Published in the Crested Butte 970.349.0500 ext. 105 Council Authorizing the Lease of News. Issue of October 9, 2020. a Town Residential Property, 814 #100909 deadline tuesday at noon —LEGAL— PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing of the Crested Butte Town Council will be on the 19th day of October, 2020 at 7PM on Ordinance No. 26, Series 2020: Ordinance No. 26, Series 2020 - An Ordinance of the Crested Butte Town —MEETING NOTICE— Council Adding Code Section 2-5-100 Providing for Bail Bond Violations and The Board of Directors of the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District will conduct a Board meeting on Monday, Penalties for Violation of Bail Bonds. October 26, 2020, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held by telephone conference and is open to the public. TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO Please contact District staff at (970) 641-6065 for the teleconferencing information. An agenda will be posted prior to the /s/ Lynelle Stanford, Town Clerk meeting.

Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of October 9, 2020. #100910 Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of October 9, 2020. #100901

363 | | October October 9, 9, 2020 2020 CrestedCrested ButteButte NewsNews Legals —IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4— STATE OF COLORADO TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 4 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as referred to herein as the Cow Camp 86.0W, 6th P.M. UTM coordinates: a point on the right abutment being the Pond is serving as the source of amended, you are notified that the Pond, will be made through a pipeline 328421.0 E, 4305511.0 N, UTM Zone intersection of the center line of the augmentation water (as opposed to following is a resume of all applica- to a live tributary of the Slate River in 13N, NAD 83. Source: Groundwater axis of the dam and of the center line Blue Mesa Reservoir by exchange), tions filed in the Water Court during the order to replace depletions resulting tributary to the Slate River, tributary to of the outlet works tunnel, whence the water stored in Cow Camp Pond will month of September 2020. from the Cow Camp Well No. 1 and the East River, tributary to the SW corner of Section 31, Township 49 be released to offset out of priority The names, address of applicant, Cow Camp Well No. 2. Application for Gunnison River. Amount: 0.11 cfs (50 North, Range 4 West, N.M.P.M. bears depletions to the Slate River resulting source of water, description of water Absolute Water Storage Right. Name gpm). Cumulative diversions from Cow North 78°36’44” West a distance of from the pumping of Cow Camp Well right or conditional water right involved, of Reservoir: COW CAMP POND. Camp No. 1 and Cow Camp. No. 2, 3,207.07 feet. The actual releases will Nos. 1 and 2. Replacements will be and description of the ruling sought Legal description of outlet: A point in which will be alternate points of be at the outlet works of Crystal Dam made in the correct time, amount, and are as follows: There has been filed the SW ¼ of the NW ¼, Section 35, diversion for one another shall not located in the SE1/4 SE1/4 NW1/4, location in coordination with the in this proceeding a claim or claims Range 13S, Township 86W, 6th P.M. exceed 3.51 acre-feet per year. Uses: Section 14, Township 49 North, Range Division Engineer and Water Commis- which may affect in priority any water UTM coordinates: 328503.0 E, Domestic and irrigation. The locations 7 West, N.M.P.M. Source: Gunnison sioner to ensure that injury does not right claimed or heretofore adjudicated 4305454.0 N, UTM Zone 13N, NAD of the structures described above are River. Appropriation Date: November occur to other vested water rights. Due within this division and owners of af- 83. Source: Surface water tributary to all illustrated in the maps attached to 13, 1957. Amount Decreed: 940,755 to the small volume of annual stream fected rights must appear to object and the Slate River, tributary to the East the application as Exhibit A. Appropria- acre-feet. Amount included in this plan depletions projected to occur from protest as provided in the Water Right River, tributary to the Gunnison River. tion Date. The date of initiation of for augmentation: 2.58 acre-feet. Cow Camp Well Nos. 1 and 2, Determination and Administration Act Structures used to fill reservoir: appropriation of the conditional and Decreed uses: Domestic and releases of replacement water during of 1969, or be forever barred. Schomler Ditch: decrees entered in absolute water rights described herein municipal, irrigation and stock times when the well is not in priority CASE NO. 2020CW3066 Name and case nos. 94CW0075 and 96CW0225; is July 24, 2018, when a notice of watering, industrial, hydropower, may be made either continuously or Address of Applicant. William Scott adjudication date 12/31/1994; Non-Jurisdictional Water Impoundment piscatorial, wildlife, recreation, and aggregated and replaced by one or Matzelle And Gretchen Matzelle, 921 appropriation date 9/26/1990; priority Structure for the Cow Camp Pond was other purposes. When there is a senior more short duration releases from County Road 317, Crested Butte, CO administration no. 52595.51403 submitted to the Division Engineer’s call in the Slate River: Water stored in storage. The method by which 81224. Please direct all correspon- Schomler Domestic Ditch & Pipeline: Office. Date Water Applied to Cow Camp Pond, as described above. releases are to be made shall be dence to the above-captioned counsel decrees entered in case nos. Beneficial Use: The Cow Camp Pond Statement of Plan for Augmentation: determined by the Division Engineer for Applicant. Overview. The “Matzelle 94CW0076, Case No. 01CW171, was first filled on April 29, 2020. A When there is no senior call within the and Water Commissioner. In order to Property,” owned by Scott and Case No. 08CW0113, and Case No. picture of the filled pond on that date is Cow Camp Exchange reach, out of cover all out-of-priority depletions on Gretchen Matzelle is a grouping of 16CW0004; adjudication date attached as Exhibit B to the applica- priority depletions caused by the use the Matzelle Property and be able to fill three legal parcels located in the 12/31/1994; appropriation date tion. Application for Conditional of the Augmented Structures will be the 0.9 acre-foot pond by exchange portions of the NW ¼ and the SW ¼ of 9/26/1990; priority administration no. Appropriative Right of Exchange. augmented by exchange with releases would require a total release from Blue Section 35, Township 13 South, Range 52595.51403. Surface water and runoff Name: COW CAMP EXCHANGE from Blue Mesa Reservoir. When there Mesa Reservoir of 2.58 acre-feet. 86 West, 6th P.M. north of Crested tributary to the Slate River. Amount: Lower Terminus: The outlet works of is a senior call within the Cow Camp Therefore, Applicant will enter into a Butte, Colorado and south of Mt. Volume: 0.9 acre-feet. Maximum Rate Crystal Dam, located in the SE1/4 Exchange reach, out of priority long term water service contract Crested Butte, Colorado. Matzelle may of Diversion: Cow Camp Pond will be SE1/4 NW1/4, Section 14, Township depletions caused by the use of the (anticipated to be 40 years in duration) ultimately choose to construct two filled, refilled, and refreshed at a rate 49 North, Range 7 West, N.M.P.M. Augmented Structures will be with the United States Department of single family residences on each of the of up to 1.0 cfs. Proposed Use: Upper Terminus: The point of diversion augmented by releases from Cow Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, for 3.0 three parcels, and irrigate lawns and Recreational, fishery, fire protection, of the Schomler Domestic Ditch & Camp Pond. Cow Camp Pond will be acre-feet of water per year from Blue gardens not to exceed 5,000 square and replacement of depletions for Pipeline, which is in the NE ¼ of the filled and refilled whenever there is no Mesa Reservoir. Name(s) and feet per residence, or an aggregate domestic uses and irrigation pursuant SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 35, local call, either by in-priority junior address(es) of owner(s) or reputed total of (0.69 acres). In June of 2018, a to the plan for augmentation described Township 13S, Range 86W, 6th P.M., appropriation or by exchange from owner(s) of the land upon which any new well, Cow Camp Well No. 1 herein. Surface area at high water line: at a point which is 1326 feet south of Blue Mesa Reservoir. When there is a new diversion or storage structure, or designated Permit No. 158142--A, was 0.21 acres. Vertical height of dam: 8 the north section line, and 1061 feet senior local call, Cow Camp Pond will modification to any existing diversion drilled near the south end of the feet. Length of dam: 120 feet. east of the west section line. Source of be managed to ensure that the pond or storage structure is or will be property. This well produces between Capacity: 0.9 acre-feet of live storage. Substitute Supply: Water stored in drops in total by a sufficient amount constructed or upon which water is or 30 to 40 gpm and is capable of Point of discharge to the Slate River: A Blue Mesa Reservoir and leased from each month to replace stream will be stored, including any modifica- providing a physical supply of water to point in the NW ¼ of the SW ¼, the United States Department of the depletions caused by the use of the tion to the existing storage pool: all three parcels and for all of the uses Section 35, Range 13S, Township Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. Augmented Structures, including Applicant and Crested Butte Land described above. However, a second 86W, 6th P.M.UTM coordinates: Amount (conditional): Maximum rate: evaporation from Cow Camp Pond. Trust, 308 Third Street, PO Box 2224, well, Cow Camp Well No. 2, may also 328,483.0 E, 4,305,255.9 N, Zone 1.0 cfs. Maximum volume exchanged Releases from Cow Camp Pond will Crested Butte, CO 81224. GUNNISON be drilled to supplement Cow Camp 13S, NAD 83. The Cow Camp Pond per year: 2.58 acre-feet per year. be conveyed from the outlet works of COUNTY Well No. 1 and assist in providing a will discharge to the Slate River Proposed beneficial uses: Recreation- the Cow Camp Pond directly by YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT physical supply of water to one or through a pipeline running 330 feet al, fishery, fire protection, and pipeline back to a live tributary of the you have until the last day of Novem- more of the parcels for all of the uses from the existing culvert under County replacement of depletions for domestic Slate River. Cow Camp Pond may be ber, 2020 to file with the Water Clerk described above. Accordingly, Road 734 to the discharge location at and irrigation uses through filling and refreshed even when there is a senior a Verified Statement of Opposition conditional underground water rights a slope of approximately 2.0%. refilling of the Cow Camp Pond and local call, provided that the pond level setting forth facts as to why a certain for both Cow Camp Well No. 1 and Application for Conditional Under- pursuant to the plan for augmentation is allowed to drop by a sufficient application should not be granted or Cow Camp Well No. 2 are sought ground Water Rights. Name: COW described herein. Remarks: Applicant amount each month to replace stream why it should be granted only in part or herein. The purpose of the Application CAMP WELL NO. 1 Legal Description: is not seeking antedation of an existing depletions caused by the use of the on certain conditions. A copy of such is to provide a legal supply of A point in the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of exchange pursuant to C.R.S. § Augmented Structures, including a Statement of Opposition must also augmentation water to replace out of Section 35, Township 13.0S, Range 37-92-305(10). The exchange will only evaporation from Cow Camp Pond. be served upon the applicant or the priority depletions from Cow Camp 86.0W, 6th P.M. UTM coordinates: be operated when there is no Depletions to be augmented. The plan applicant’s attorney and an affidavit of Well No. 1 and Cow Camp Well No. 2 328545.0 E, 4305384.0 N, UTM Zone controlling call from a senior water for augmentation will augment the Cow certificate of such service shall be filed when used for the purposes described 13N, NAD 83. Source: Groundwater right within the exchange reach. Camp Well Nos. 1 and 2, which will with the Water Clerk, as prescribed by above. The Cow Camp Well No. 1 and tributary to the Slate River, tributary to Application for Approval of Plan for collectively be used for domestic C.R.C.P. Rule 5. (Filing fee: $192.00; Cow Camp Well No. 2 results in the East River, tributary to the Augmentation. Structures to be purposes in no more than 6 single Forms may be obtained from the depletions to the nearby Slate River, Gunnison River. Amount: 0.11 cfs (50 augmented: Cow Camp Well No. 1, family dwellings and lawn irrigation of Water Clerk’s Office or on our website and because there is the potential for gpm). Cumulative diversions from Cow Cow Camp Well No. 2, and Cow Camp no more than 0.69 acres. Annual at www.courts.state.co.us). (This pub- river calls from senior water rights that Camp No. 1 and Cow Camp. No. 2, Pond (the “Augmented Structures”). depletions on the Matzelle Property lication can be viewed in its entirety on would be impacted by these deple- which will be alternate points of Water right(s) to be used for augmen- will be 0.24 acre-feet associated with the state court website at: www.courts. tions, a plan for augmentation is diversion for one another, shall not tation: When there is no senior call in domestic use, 0.92 acre-feet associ- state.co.us). FRED CASTLE, Water required in order to replace all exceed 3.51 acre-feet per year. Uses: the Cow Camp Exchange Reach: Blue ated with lawn irrigation; and 0.52 Clerk, Water Division 4, 1200 N. Grand out-of-priority depletions and ensure Domestic and irrigation. Name: COW Mesa Reservoir. Decree: 80CW156 acre-feet associated with pond Ave., Bin A, Montrose, CO 81401 no injury to these existing water rights. CAMP WELL NO. 2 Legal Description: (Water Division 4). Type: Storage. evaporation. The anticipated annual When there is a call on the river, A point in the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Legal Description: The initial point of pattern of total depletions is set forth in Published in the Crested Butte News. releases from the augmentation pond, Section 35, Township 13.0S, Range survey of Blue Mesa Dam is located at the application. When Cow Camp Issue of October 9, 2020. #100908

—IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4— STATE OF COLORADO TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 4 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you on December 8, 1987; Case No. 93CW252, and commercial, piscatorial, recreational, fire not limited to watering down mined materials and are notified that the following is a resume of all entered on December 27, 1994; Case No. protection and domestic purposes as of Decem- exposed walls, underground drilling, mainte- applications filed in the Water Court during the 00CW229, entered on October 9, 2001; Case ber 30, 1976. I. The landowner upon which struc- nance and cooling, dust mitigation both below month of September 2020. No. 07CW152, entered on April 30, 2008 and tures are to be located: Applicant. 3. Request for and above ground, equipment cleaning, and The names, address of applicant, source of corrected on November 11, 2008; and Case No. Finding of Reasonable Diligence. Applicant has office uses such as rinse showers and cleanup. water, description of water right or conditional 14CW3035, entered on September 15, 2014. In undertaken activities to beneficially use the sub- WHEREFORE, Applicant prays this Court enter water right involved, and description of the Case No. 14CW3035, 1.0 c.f.s. of the subject ject water right and to complete the appropriation a decree finding that Applicant has exercised ruling sought are as follows: There has been water right was made absolute for mining, mill- of the full amount of the conditionally decreed reasonable diligence in the development of the filed in this proceeding a claim or claims which ing and industrial uses. D. Legal description of water right. For purposes of this paragraph 3, Gold Links Mine water, continuing all conditional may affect in priority any water right claimed or decreed point of diversion: The decreed point “Applicant” includes Applicant’s predecessor in portions and uses of the Gold Links Mine water heretofore adjudicated within this division and of diversion is located within the SE ¼ SW ¼ of interest. Since this Court’s last finding of reason- right in full force and effect, and granting such owners of affected rights must appear to object Section 36, Township 51 North, Range 3 ½ East able diligence, the following specific work has other relief as the Court deems just and proper. and protest as provided in the Water Right De- N.M.P.M. The decree in Case No. 87CW109 been performed related to the development of (6 pages, including 1 exhibit) GUNNISON termination and Administration Act of 1969, or be (Water Div. 4) provides that a more exact loca- the Gold Links Mine and the beneficial use of the COUNTY forever barred. tion will be required before an absolute decree is subject water right in connection therewith: A. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you have CASE NO. 2020CW3061 (REF NO. 14CW3025, entered. Based on the Division Engineer’s Sum- Applicant owns, operates, and maintains the land until the last day of November, 2020 to file with 07CW152, 00CW229, 93CW252, 87CW109, mary of Consultation in Case No. 14CW3035, and water rights for the Gold Links Mine. During the Water Clerk a Verified Statement of Opposi- 83CW94, W-2992) Applicant: Fossil Creek the mine adit is located within the NW ¼ SW ¼ the diligence period, Applicant has undertaken tion setting forth facts as to why a certain ap- Mines, LLC, c/o Jacob With, Law of the Rockies, SE ¼ of Section 36, Township 51 North, Range significant and consistent efforts to expand the plication should not be granted or why it should 525 North Main Street, Gunnison, CO 81230. 3 ½ East, N.M.P.M. at a point 1000 feet from known mining resource, to build necessary infra- be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Please address all correspondence to Applicant’s the South section line and 1617 feet from the structure and facilities, and to prepare the mine A copy of such a Statement of Opposition must attorneys: Peter D. Nichols, Megan Gutwein, East section line (Zone 13, NAD83, Easting for production. The commercial development of also be served upon the applicant or the ap- Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP, 1712 Pearl 0362608m, Northing 4277082m). See Exhibit the mine is a necessary prerequisite to the full plicant’s attorney and an affidavit of certificate of Street, Boulder, Colorado 80302. APPLICATION A. E. Decreed source of water: Gold Creek beneficial use of the subject water right. B. Ap- such service shall be filed with the Water Clerk, FOR A FINDING OF REASONABLE DILI- (formerly known as Ohio Creek), tributary to the plicant has expended approximately $11,000,000 as prescribed by C.R.C.P. Rule 5. (Filing fee: GENCE: 2. Description of conditional water right. Gunnison River. F. Appropriation date: 1934 for in developing the mine over the diligence period, $192.00; Forms may be obtained from the Water A. Name of structure: Gold Links Mine. B. Date mining, milling, and industrial uses; December including but not limited to drilling tunnels and Clerk’s Office or on our website at www.courts. of original decree: Originally decreed on May 30, 30, 1976 for all other uses. G. Amount decreed: core drilling. C. Applicant has expended ap- state.co.us). (This publication can be viewed in 1979 in Case No. W-2992 District Court, Water 2.23 c.f.s. total, 1.0 c.f.s. absolute for mining, proximately $1,000,000 over the last diligence its entirety on the state court website at: www. Division 4. C. Previous findings of reasonable milling, and industrial uses, 1.23 c.f.s. conditional period on operating, pumping, and maintaining courts.state.co.us). FRED CASTLE, Water Clerk, diligence: Findings of reasonable diligence on for mining, milling, and industrial uses; and 2.23 the water system for the subject water right. D. Water Division 4, 1200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A, the conditional Gold Links Mine water right were c.f.s. conditional for commercial, piscatorial, rec- Applicant has continued to place the Gold Links Montrose, CO 81401 entered by decree of the District Court, Water reational, fire protection and domestic purposes. Mine water right to beneficial uses in connection Division 4 in Case No. 83CW94, entered on De- H. Decreed uses: Mining, milling and industrial with this mining operation continuously since the Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of cember 22, 1983; Case No. 87CW109, entered purposes as of an appropriation date of 1934 last finding of reasonable diligence, including but October 9, 2020. #100907

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Please inquire via $1500/mo. First, last and security. professional office space. Call 970-349-7550 for details. (10/9/28). PAONIA COMMERCIAL: Downtown e-mail: wmacfar- Tenant responsible for electricity. Channing Boucher of LIV Sothebys at processing facility, cold storage lock- [email protected]. (10/16/35). Available mid-October. Contact 970-596-3228 for details. (10/9/36). BEAUTIFUL, AFFORDABLE CB OFFICE: er, retail, kitchen & office $349,000 Crested Butte Lodging at 970-349- great for client meetings, writing, MLS 759002. Remedy-Cafe/Cocktail ROOM FOR RENT: In town, 1 block 2400. (10/9/34). OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT: office work (can rearrange furniture to bar – Business only $72,000 MLS from bus stop, wireless wifi, wash- 1200 sq.ft. Red Lady & 5th. Upstairs, accommodate massage table); win- 759696. Retail/Restaurant $325,000 er/dryer, private bath. $750/mo., $1600/month + utilities, month to dow, bathroom/shower, kitchen; cen- MLS 768372. RESIDENTIAL Energy effi- $400 deposit, includes utilities, NP/NS. COMMERCIAL RENTALS month. Call 970-275-2210 or leave tral CB. Available 1-2 days/wk, cient home in town over 55 $315,000 275-4485. (10/9/25). message at 970-349-7176. (10/9/24). $100/month, includes utilities/internet. MLS 767330. LAND hobby farm on Ann 303-993-4359. (10/9/35). 3.9 acres irrigation and well $249,000 N COLORADO STREET in Gunnison, COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent in CB PRIME OFFICES for rent in Whiterock next to Western. Super nice base- Professional Building at 502 COMMERCIAL SPACE AVAILABLE on Elk MLS 764932. Town Commercial Lot South, 310 Elcho Ave. 600 sq.ft., with water $119,800 MLS 767910. ment apartment in owner’s home. $1500/month. Space has front entry Whiterock. Available immediately. Avenue. Several spots available - Available August 2020. No pets or Ground floor, three units can be retail and office. Available now. Call Patti Kaech, Broker Colorado Premier in a shared lobby with bathroom and Partners Realty, 970-261-6267, smoking. Rent $795 utilities paid. 512- combined or rented separately. Call for details 970-349-2773. (10/9/18). back entry + garage door. All ColoradoPremierPartners.com for 657-3159. (10/9/27). Heather at 970-497-0871. (10/9/27). dues/utilities included except internet. more listings. (10/9/70). HOUSE FOR RENT AT IRWIN: Call 970- Call or email Rachael 970-596-6844, PRIME BASE AREA RETAIL/OFFICE [email protected]. FOR SALE 6 LOTS ON ELK AVE Zoned B4 residen- 209-0408. (10/9/7). SPACE: Treasury Building in Mt. CB. (10/9/42). Space available for lease. Lower tial and/or commercial, PUD ready. LONG-TERM LEASE WANTED for 12 $1,200,000. www.mitchellevans.com, TWO 1500’ COMMERCIAL RENTALS level, various sized spaces available. ROPE SANDALS: Brand new Gurkee’s, months. Crested Butte area pre- Call Erica 970-846-2655 for inquiries, still has tags on them. Size 6.5-7. $35. Call Mitch 970-349-5407. (10/9/18). ferred. Minimum of 3 bedrooms and ‘available in Riverland Industrial Park. 80 Buckley Dr. Not good for vehicles. more information or a walk through. The most comfortable sandal you’ll furnished. Wanted ASAP. Please call (10/9/32). ever own! 970-275-8910. (10/9/pd/21). Christina Higgins 970-312-6876. 970-209-3564. (10/9/17). EMPLOYMENT (10/30/23). 550 SQ.FT. OFFICE with private bath- RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in the TOP QUALITY DOUGLAS FIR OR ASPEN Gunnison Meadows Mall next to City for sale. Taking orders. Call Jesse 970- FOR RENT: West Elk Studio, 320 sq.ft. room available at Riverland JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN seeking Professional Center. Beautiful River Market. Unit #722. 596-5679. (10/30/13). Unfurnished. No pets. Tenant respon- GunnisonMeadows.com. Rent experienced electricians for com- sible for electricity and wifi. $850/mo. View! Wood floors and ceiling, gas ORTHOPEDIC FOLDING WEDGE PIL- mercial, residential and service work. fireplace and barnwood details. A $1,500/mo. + CAM. For more infor- First, last and security. Available now. mation, call Jordon Ringel, 817-733- LOW from Bed, Bath & Beyond. 10” Top wages and benefits. Please call Contact Crested Butte Lodging at must see! Call Scott 970-209-2281 or tall x 12” wide, 16” folded, 31” Crested Butte Electrical at 970-349- Kristi 970-209-2670. (10/9/32). 6947. (10/9/27). 970-349-2400. (10/9/30). extended; like new, very clean, $35. 5265. (10/9/22). Call 275-8910. (10/9/pd/24). ROOM FOR RENT: Crested Butte, Nov. TOAD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT is 1 in renovated 2BD condo in town. 1 2005 SUBARU HEADS: Machined, 2.5L always looking for great team mem- yr. lease. Shared kitchen, living, bath. H4 VIN(6). $500 for the pair obo. Call bers. We are currently hiring mainte- Clean, established professional pre- for pictures and info, 970-275-9294. nance managers and technicians. ferred. 1st, last, dep. $850/month+ (10/9/pd/19). Please go to 1/2 utilities. Trent. ToadPropertyManagement.com/em [email protected]. (10/9/34). BRAND NEW STATIONARY BIKE: Super ployment to submit your resume. quiet, very sturdy, just too small for (10/9/27). LARGE 5BD/4.5BA PLUS ADU: me. $150 obo. Jim Deli 209-1601. Nicholson Lake. Starting 11/1 for 4 (10/9/18). GALLERY AND DESIGN ASSISTANT: Must months. Perfect for large family. 1 pet be highly organized with a flexible skill negotiable. Please contact mto- set and a willingness to learn. Tasks [email protected]. (10/9/23). WORK REAL ESTATE will include photographing artwork and jewelry, creating marketing FOR RENT IN GUNNISON: Very nice, materials, managing monthly quiet & secluded location. No pets. FENCELINE CB SOUTH LOT with out- newsletter, general communication, Call to apply 970-641-5174. (10/9/15). standing views for sale. 588 package and ship artwork, maintain Zeligman, .31 acres for $179,000. an artist website, billing. Must have FOR RENT: Woodcreek studio. DEADLINE TUESDAY AT NOON Call Listing Broker, Noelle Larson, good writing and communication Furnished. Cable and wifi included. Crested Butte Resort Real Estate, 970- skills, QuickBooks knowledge a plus. No pets. Tenant responsible for elec- 366-2398. (10/9/26). Pay rate depends on experience. tricity. $950/mo. Available mid- Please email resume to October. Contact Crested Butte [email protected] CB SOUTH: 81 Janet Place, Lot 7, [email protected]. (10/9/25). Lodging at 970-349-2400. Block 22. Filing 3. Cul-de-sac. (10/9/64). $240,000. 970-901-9736. (10/9/14). AATT YYOUROUR SERSERVICEVICE

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IRWIN BACKCOUNTRY GUIDES is seek- PROGRAM FACILITATOR School of LOOKING FOR FINE ART STUDIO ASSIS- THE HIGHLY RESPECTED and award ELEVEN IS SEEKING LODGE STAFF for ing On Mountain Hospitality candi- Environment and Sustainability: TANT with management potential. winning King Systems – Crested our Crested Butte property, Scarp dates for our cat skiing operation. Western Colorado University invites Learn the behind the scenes of what Butte, Colorado office is looking to Ridge Lodge. Eleven Experience is Position requires ability to work in an applicants for the position of it takes to be a professional working add new team members to our an adventure travel company that alpine environment with high physi- Program Facilitator for the School of artist in the Gunnison valley. Stretch staff. Must enjoy all 4 seasons and provides comfortable lodging, sea- cal demands and long days. This Environment & Sustainability (SES), and prep canvases, run a printing be able to travel. Audio Video sonal food, and guided outdoor role is guest facing and applicants focusing on assisting the Master of press, photograph artwork, package Technician: We’re searching for a adventures. Our Lodge Staff are the must have a strong desire to provide Environmental Management (MEM) and ship artwork, maintain an artist couple of full time Audio/Video foundation of the daily operation exceptional hospitality to a high- and MS Ecology (MSE) programs. website, and learn the trade from Technicians to provide onsite instal- with responsibilities including fulfilling end clientele while maintaining a The Program Facilitator helps the Crested Butte’s finest gallery and lation services and support of basic requests, shuttling guests, fine dining professional appearance. The diver- Dean and sub-program directors to working professional artists. Sales to complex audio and video sys- service and assisting in an array of sity of this role requires experience in implement the strategic vision for experience preferred, especially in tems for our residential and com- other tasks that contribute to provid- both food preparation and moun- the SES. This position provides broad an art-related field. Graphic design, mercial based clientele. These are ing an exceptional guest experi- tain operations, as well as a hard- budgetary, administrative, and ana- accounting, or marketing skills a entry level positions and you will be ence. This position is a great way to working team player with attention lytical support to the MEM and MSE plus. Potential for year-round trained as necessary. gain hospitality experience on a to detail and good communication programs. The Program Facilitator employment for the right candi- Skills/Qualifications: Applicants must creative, professional and hardwork- skills. Marker certification, CPR/First contributes to a positive working date. Pay D.O.E. Email your résumé possess a high level of integrity and ing team. Applicants must be dedi- Aid and the ability to operate a environment and smooth opera- to [email protected]. be able to demonstrate excellent cated team players who thrive in a snowmobile is preferred. Clean tions by providing exceptional cus- (10/16/91). communication skills. Experience in fast-paced work environment and motor vehicle record mandatory. tomer service while interacting with the AV industry is preferred but not are eager to contribute to a growing Full time and part time winter posi- faculty, students, alumni, staff, and ELEVEN IS SEEKING a full time required. Construction experience is company. This is a winter position tions available starting in community partners. Colorado Experience Manager to also considered a plus. Crestron starting in November. The company December. Irwin Guides and Eleven Compensation: Position is FLSA non- join the operations team in Crested and or Control4 experience is has implemented strict PPE, social have implemented strict PPE, social exempt, and full time (40 Butte. This role is responsible for desired but not necessary. In order distancing and cleaning protocols distancing, and cleaning protocols hours/week) at a pay rate of communicating with guests, creat- for you to be considered you must in line with CDC, State and County in line with CDC, State, and County $19.62/hour (the equivalent of ing logistics, and managing group submit professional references and regulations to assist in protecting regulations in order to assist in pro- $40,800/year). Benefits include an stays. The ideal candidate is eager, a resume. Must provide your own employees and guests during this tecting employees and guests dur- employee/employer shared contri- enthusiastic, and organized. tools. Some specialty tools will be pandemic. Learn more about ing this pandemic. Please send bution retirement plan, life and Strength in both guest-facing and provided as needed. Must be able Eleven at elevenexperience.com. resume and cover letter to health insurance and paid leave. administrative roles as well as expe- to provide identification and pass a Please send cover letter and [email protected]. More For more information, and to apply, rience in hospitality are essential. criminal background check. A valid resume to information about our company visit: www.western.edu/jobs. Western This full-time year round, benefited Driver’s License is a requirement. [email protected]. can be found at irwinguides.com Colorado University is an affirmative position requires a flexible schedule Please submit resumes to (10/16/157). and elevenexperience.com. action/equal opportunity employer and the ability to work in a fast [email protected]. (10/16/168). and is committed to a diverse, equi- paced environment. This position (10/9/178). MASSAGE THERAPISTS & ESTHETICIAN table and inclusive campus. would begin in November. The NEEDED: Elevation Spa is a 13,000 LOADER/SKID STEER OPERATORS for (10/16/166). company has implemented strict sq.ft. luxury resort spa on Mt. Crested plowing needed. Experience PPE, social distancing and cleaning Disclaimer: Butte. All sheets, bookings, supplies required. Ski pass financ- CARPENTER OR CARPENTER’S HELPER protocols in line with CDC, State and & payment are taken care of by the ing/purchasing available. Call Hank WANTED: Full time, $18-$30/hour County regulations to assist in pro- DUE TO THE LAYOUT OF OUR spa. Gym membership included. at 970-275-5313. (10/9/18). DOE. Small company in CB South. tecting employees and guests dur- CLASSIFIEDS, SOME EMAILS MAY Must be licensed in the state. Please Meier Construction & Engineering ing this pandemic. For more infor- APPEAR WITH A HYPHEN. reach out to TIMBERLINE MECHANICAL CON- Company. Call Skip 970-930-7119 mation and to apply, please visit [email protected], 970-331- TRACTING is looking for experienced or Clay 303-810-9045. (10/9/26). elevenexperience.com/careers. 7268. (10/9/45). Hydronic Heating technicians for (10/16/119). GUNNISON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT Boiler Servicing, Troubleshooting and WOODEN NICKEL BAR AND STEAK OPPORTUNITIES: Eligibility Technician, ESTABLISHED STONE FABRICATION Heat Repair. Timberline offers top HOUSE: Positions available for ELEVEN EXPERIENCE is seeking HHS: Full-time, annual salary starting BUSINESS in Gunnison, Colorado is pay based on experience, with a Broiler/Line Cooks and Prep Cooks. Housekeepers for our Eleven proper- at $36,015 plus benefits. Public seeking an experienced and quali- benefit package. Fun work environ- Evening hours-full time and part ties in Crested Butte and Almont. This Health Nurse II, HHS: Full-time, start- fied fabricator. Flexible hours. Hourly ment offering job security and time available. Please contact position is responsible for all cleaning at $28.43/hour plus benefits. For pay varies depending on experi- advancement. Clean driving record Chris, Kitchen Mgr, in person or call ing throughout our properties. Solid more information, including com- ence $15-$30. I would be willing to a must. Contact Timberline Eric or Chris at 970-349-6350 for teamwork and communication skills plete job descriptions, required train if the right person came along. Mechanical Contracting, Crested information. (10/9/38). a must. Come join our dynamic and qualifications and application Contact Daren Morrison at 970-209- Butte, CO 970-349-5679 or email supportive team. Competitive com- instructions, please visit 7004 or email morrisontileand- [email protected]. HOT TUB MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE pensation. The company has imple- [email protected]. (10/9/45). TECHNICIAN: Part-time position http://www.GunnisonCounty.org/Job (10/9/53). mented strict PPE, social distancing s. (10/9/44). Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Pay and cleaning protocols in line with SEEKING ENTRY LEVEL CARPENTER to DOUBLE TOP FRAME & FINISH is look- DOE starting at $20/hour. Attention CDC, State and County regulations TOP TIER CONSTRUCTION is hiring join Smithworks Natural Homes ing for carpenters and laborers for to detail essential. AWD work van to assist in protecting employees roofers and roof laborers. No experi- team. Pay is based on experience. year round construction work. 970- provided. Call Graeme at CB Hot and guests during this pandemic. ence necessary. Will train. Employee housing unit available in 209-9522. (10/9/16). Tub 970-275-5700. (10/9/32). Please submit cover letter and Competitive pay. 970-209-2918. Gunnison if hired. Please contact resume to (10/9/17). [email protected]. (10/9/27). [email protected]. More information about our company can be found at elevenexperi- Colorado Statewide ence.com. 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CUSTODIAN I/LTC TRAINEE II: Western ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Local law BUTTE & CO SKI & SNOWBOARD is now COMPUTER LESSONS for those now MOUNTAIN NUGGET BODYWORK IS Colorado University. Multiple shifts firm looking to add part-time admin- hiring for the winter season! Looking working from home. Specializing in OPEN: Ortho-Bionomy® is a hands- available. Cleans/disinfects istrative assistant to help with data for full-timers to work both retail, Mac and Apple products, get help on therapeutic treatment. Help your restrooms, bathrooms and athletic entry, records retention and filing, rental & delivery. Split shifts for ski learning applications, organizing body change patterns for pain relief, shower rooms in athletic facilities, and various other administrative breaks (because we provide your your life or getting more done with nervous system reset, trauma repair including toilets, urinals, wash bowls, tasks. 10-16 hours a week. The right pass), great work environment and Google Suite. hatchetsolu- and overall wellness. Put the work in showers, mirrors, partitions, doors, person must have prior administrative lots of fun perks! Please email resume [email protected]. (10/9/pd/30). so your body can keep working. Book floors, walls and circulation vents; or assistant experience, be detail ori- to [email protected] or online or text/call: mountainnugget- cleans/disinfects water fountains, lab ented, be able to handle sensitive call the shop for info. (10/16/50). SEAMS RIGHT Serving all your sewing bodywork.com. Located right here in sinks, doors; assures classrooms, information in a confidential manner, needs for over 30 years. Fast quality CB. Karen Reader, Registered labs, offices and dorm rooms are have excellent written and verbal BLACK TIE SKI RENTALS is hiring for the work, some notions available for pur- Practitioner. 970 275 2540. (10/9/55). secure when appropriate; dust and communication skills as well as following positions for the upcoming chase. Call Cheri for appointment damp mops or vacuums floors in cir- strong organizational and planning winter: rental tech, reservation agent, 349-5169. (10/23/24). DATABASE SOLUTIONS: Providing cus- tune shop manager. Competitive tom solutions for small businesses on culation, classrooms, offices, recep- skills, have a professional demeanor WE NEED FILL DIRT: Please call Larry tions, and public area; burnishes and most of all be a great fit with the pay, flexible schedule, positive work- a variety of platforms. Email Emory to 970-210-5223. (10/9/8). floors; moves furniture and desks existing team. The right person will be ing environment. Submit a resume to set up a free one-on-one information when appropriate; shovels snow and looking to grow with the firm. This crestedbuttemanag- CB HOT TUB SALES & SERVICE sells session to learn about your needs. other related duties as assigned. position is expected to become full- [email protected]. (10/9/34). HotSpring Spas. Professional service [email protected]. (10/9/pd/30). Performs duties campus wide, may time within 6 to 12 months. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN The and repair of all hot tubs. Chemicals, be assigned to multiple facilities or Compensation DOE. Email resume Elevation Hotel & Spa in Mt Crested covers, parts and accessories. Salt assigned to a roving crew depend- and cover letter to Butte, CO is hiring a full time, year water, chlorine and bromine experts. ing on the academic calendar. MIN- [email protected]. (10/9/116). round Maintenance Technician. Pay Maintenance contracts. Emergency Disclaimer: IMUM REQUIREMENTS: CUSTODIAN I: 6 Range is $17/hr-$23/hr. Benefits service/repair. cbhottub.com. Call DUE TO THE LAYOUT OF OUR months janitorial, custodial or house- RETAIL SALES: Looking for year-round 970-275-5700 or visit 315 Belleview or seasonal help for week- include health insurance, paid time CLASSIFIEDS, SOME EMAILS MAY keeping experience appropriate to Ave, Crested Butte. (10/9/42). ends/evenings in a mountain lifestyle off, gym membership, and 25% off APPEAR WITH A HYPHEN. the job assignment. Part-time experi- hotel services. Possible onsite hous- ence will be prorated. Required clothing store with awesome brands NEED A UNIQUE FRAME for that spe- like Kuhl and Prana. Good customer ing available for the right candi- cial pic or artwork? Barnwood, recy- experience must be clearly noted in dates. Apply online at boxerproper- duty statements on your application service and attention to detail cled wood & beyond. Frame any size ty.com/jointheteam. (10/16/54). ORGANIC GRASS FED YEARLING BEEF: to be considered for this position. LTC required. Please send resume to with mat, glass & backing. Call Nicky [email protected]. (10/9/38). (OC Frames) at 970-275-8910. Buy whole or half animal, packaged, TRAINEE II: No experience or less than GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH has the fol- all cuts. $5/lb. Delivery available. Call six months of janitorial, custodial or (10/9/pd/27). THE GUNNISON COUNTY PUBLIC lowing openings: At the Hospital – 1 970-872-3211. (10/23/19). housekeeping cleaning experience. WORKS DEPARTMENT is now accept- Care Associate (Family Medicine), 1 Part-time experience will be prorat- BURBANK STONEWORKS: New con- ing applications for a full time Heavy FT Medical Assistant (Western Clinic), struction, remodels and repairs. COME JOIN US for a weekly figure ed. Successful candidate for either Equipment Operator I position. The 1 Call Center Supervisor, 1 FT Director drawing session at the Shaun Horne position must pass a physical capac- Stone veneer, fireplaces and patios. opening is a 40 hour per week posi- of Rehab & Athletic Medicine, 1 Call Craig at 970-209-8633. Gallery, Wednesday evenings from ity test & criminal background check. Clinical Coordinator (COVID 7-9 p.m. Cost is donation-based, tion with full benefits. Duties will (10/9/pd/16). Full-time regular position with full include operation of equipment and response), 1 PT Medical Assistant, 1 FT and there will be complimentary state benefits; Custodian I starting trucks, maintenance and plowing of Marketing Director, 1 FT & 1 PRN DIAMOND BLUE POOL & SPA in busi- wine. Artists of all ages and skill levels salary $13.77/hour. Designation as a County roads, and light mainte- Med/Surg RN, 1 PRN ED RN, 1 FT ness since 1996. The Expert in Hot are welcome, please bring your per- Custodian I or a LTC Trainee II nance of equipment. 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