National Guard/County to Provide Free COVID Tests Vaccines Expected in Colorado Within the Next Two Weeks

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Gunnison County has coordinated with the U.S. National Guard to set up a free mobile community testing event next week. The Curative test using PCR technology will show individuals a snapshot of if they are actively infected with the COV- ID-19 virus. The event will be free and open to anyone who wishes to receive a test. The first test is scheduled for Thursday, December 17 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crested Butte Fire Station #4 (Buckhorn Airport), 104 S. Avion Drive. The second THE QUEEN LIVES: The Silver Queen Express lift began turning on Tuesday, December 8. That view sure never gets old. With snow test is scheduled for Friday, December 18 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gunnison Coun- finally in the forecast, here’s to filling in all those patches for peak skiing soon. photo by Nolan Blunck ty Fairgrounds. For both testing events, lines will close at 5 p.m., but those in line at 5 will get tested. Verzuh Ranch School superintendent Nichols The December 7 county update remind- ed people that more tests, even positive public access selected for statewide task force ones, don’t necessarily equal more public health restrictions but do help prevent the Goal to offer in-person see schools open for in-person learn- spread among asymptomatic cases, leading trail to remain learning second semester ing. “The classroom is one of the safest to overall lower rates. places,” he said during a press confer- “There is a perception that more posi- [ BY KENDRA WALKER ] ence announcing the task force in late tive tests mean more restrictions,” the up- unchanged in the November. “We want to do all we can in date stated. “Our local Coronameter system Despite most of Colorado’s school that controlled environment to not have looks at multiple data points before mov- districts having shifted to virtual learn- an additional semester as chaotic as this ing to tighter restrictions. An increase in new year ing as COVID-19 cases rise, Gunnison one.” positive cases alone doesn’t lead to more Watershed School District’s COVID-19 The task force has been meeting restrictions. In fact, our case rate and posi- New cattle guards and access safety protocols have allowed our com- virtually and the goal is to gather rec- tivity work in concert. While we might ommendations to the governor by early gate; future decision on closure munity’s students to continue in-person catch some additional positive cases with learning. It’s the district’s thoughtful next week. “We will continue to meet still in the works our upcoming community testing event, we leadership in handling safe education into January to work on other pieces of also likely will see many additional nega- during the pandemic that has served as the puzzle to get kids back to school,” [ BY KATHERINE NETTLES ] tive tests that would drive our positivity a model across the state, so much so that said Nichols. The task force is broken down.” After a great deal of community feed- district superintendent Leslie Nichols into three subcommittees; Nichols is co- has been asked to serve on a “back-to- chairing one with Eagle County Public back and discourse, some minor changes Vaccine update school task force” established by Gover- Health director Heath Harmon. “We are to the Verzuh public trail are coming to- “We’ve got some great news related to nor Jared Polis to help Colorado districts looking at classroom conditions, student gether for spring, with a main theme be- the COVID vaccine,” said Gunnison Coun- - - ing one of compromise. The current pub- offer in-person learning as much as pos configurations and quarantine guid ty public health director Joni Reynolds on sible during the second semester at the ance,” said Nichols. lic pedestrian and bicycle access (without December 3 during the weekly town hall beginning of 2021. “It’s been an interesting process to dogs) along McCormick Ranch Road will update, which focused on vaccine updates Polis created the task force in an ef- have these conversations and wrap my remain unchanged in 2021; however, a and planning. fort to provide more hands-on support head around how other districts are gate and new cattle guards will be in- Phase One for allocating and admin- for school districts. The group includes struggling,” said Nichols. “It’s really stalled. istering a COVID vaccine is approaching shined a light on what’s working well Crested Butte town council reviewed public health officials, school board quickly. The FDA Emergency Advisory members, educators and parents to for us,” she said, attributing success to these latest developments during their Committee was scheduled to meet Decem- work together to look at protocols and students, parents and staff taking the December 7 meeting. ber 10 to discuss releasing the first vaccine The owners of the Verzuh Open examples of what has worked so far. district’s risk reduction toolkit seriously, and commitment to contact tracing and by Pfizer, along with Pfizer’s supporting Space, Wynn and Ryan Martens, ap- “We want to find recommendations data and the FDA guidelines associated to help more kids in the state be more in the leadership from Gunnison County proached the Crested Butte Town Coun- with it. Moderna will follow suit one week cil in August with a proposal to re-route person, and do that safely and sustain- Public Health director Joni Reynolds. ably,” said Nichols. “It’s not rocket science what we’re do- later with the same process, but has pre- and reconfigure some of the public trails dicted it will have fewer initial doses avail- on their property to better balance wild- Polis has left the decision to remain ing—it’s commitment,” said Nichols. open up to each individual school dis- able for distribution. life, regenerative agriculture and grow- trict, but he has expressed the desire to CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 ing recreation needs. Their property is CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 part of an established easement permit- ting public use, but the Martens have expressed interest in reclamation work on [ OvOverhearderheard ] the wetlands in the area. The Martens’ proposal included dis- “I need to keep a beer continuing public recreational use of Mc- in my mailbox so I can Cormick Ranch Road and instead creat- shop | give | dine drink while I wait in ing a replacement trail route along the north side of the Martens property for 16 10 these long lines.” public use. -overheard in the post office Avy Awareness Stay WarmShop local CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 and appy holiday season! The Crested Butte News continues to Shop Local encourage you to shop locally! These few pages contain a with selection of great ideas from our community’s entrepreneurs, Mountain ranging from gift certificates to featured gear and inventory specials, Fireplace Specialists health and fitness goals, events and more! ‘Tis the season, so as you think about gifts, think local. Butte Bucks are good through December Showroom Fireplace Sales, 13 and there is a Shop Local Holiday Walk on Saturday, December 12 515 W. 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2 | December 11, 2020 EDITEDITORIALORIAL Crested Butte News Observations of the hill in early season WWORLDORLD NEWSNEWS

Crested Butte Mountain Resort WORLD has been open a couple of weeks now. Australia gears up for the great koala count And it’s different. It’s a little quieter In November, the Australian government announced that it would - than last year. It’s a little more struc commit 2 million Australian dollars ($1.5 million U.S.) to fund an au- tured than in years past. It’s a little dit of its koala species, and would use new methods to do so. When more sanitized—literally—and that’s the count begins, heat-seeking drones, acoustic surveys and detec- saying something since the shiny Vail tor dogs will be deployed. Individuals will don hiking boots and Resorts has been running the show head out into the bush for some koala spotting. Many will also look for a few seasons now. And you know for koala droppings. Estimates of koala populations have histori- what, it’s all okay… cally varied wildly. In 2016, scientists estimated there were over 300,000 koalas in Australia. In mid-2019, the Australian Koala Foun- I’ve been up three or four times dation estimated that fewer than 80,000 remained in the country, and since the lifts started spinning. It’s said the number could be as low as 43,000. Concern and confusion after Thanksgiving but before the first over the koalas’ numbers intensified during Australia’s devastating real big storm and before the big jets bushfires last year. —information compiled from the New York Times start flying in—both of which we’re still waiting on. It is shakedown cruise November puts 2020 on track to be hottest year time. Running a ski area that drives Last month just beat out November 2016 to become the hottest Novem- the local economy during a pandemic ber on record, said scientists with the European Union’s Copernicus is no easy task. With a few bumps that Climate Change Service. Temperatures before November were about should have been expected, the CBMR the same as 2016, the hottest year on record, setting 2020 up to tie or team seems to be working it and break the record for the hottest year on record. November 2020 was working it pretty much as well as can about .1 degree Celsius—.2 degrees Fahrenheit—warmer than Novem- be expected to keep those slopes open. ber 2016 and November 2019, which were tied for the warmest months Sliding into the Red Lady Express before. And when it comes to the average November temperature from line without a mask, I got a polite 1981 to 2010, this year’s November was about .8 degree Celsius, or reminder from one of the lift ops to 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit, warmer. —information compiled from The Week please pull up the buff. Walking into Paradise Warming House, I got to NATION chat with the watchdogs—a couple of Studies show students falling behind in remote classes enthusiastic (it is early in the season) Several new studies confirm experts’ fears that millions of students college-aged kids spending a gap have fallen behind since the shift to remote learning during the coro- season at a cool ski area. The ski patrol navirus pandemic. A study released by McKinsey & Co. estimates on duty congregated around the lift Pink keeping it safe and clean at Paradise. photo by Mark Reaman that the suspension of in-person classes in the spring set white stu- terminals. I saw CBMR VP and GM dents back by one to three months, while students of color fell three Tim Baker chatting up a line attendant to five months behind. The report said the losses are only expected asking how the day was going. “Pretty They’re doing what they can with what to escalate through the current school year. Data released by numer- fine” was the reply. And it appeared that was they’ve got. Yeah, the scent of hand sanitizer lin- ous school districts show a sharp increase in the number of students indeed the case on a busy weekend day. gers. Yeah, I haven’t figured out how to stop my getting failing grades this fall. Also, applications for federal student The lift lines are spaced to keep people away sunglasses from fogging up when I lift the mask aid and college Common Application submissions were down by from one another. Skis and boards do that auto- over my nose. Yeah, I’m not sure who I can share 16 percent this fall. —information compiled from the Washington Post matically front to back but the configuration now a lift chair with. But it is working… separates those next to you. Everyone in the lines Fourth mystery monolith spotted, this time in Texas I’ve been in has been willingly wearing a mask. I The bottom line is, we have a functioning ski A mysterious monolith was found outside a Texas shopping center, just heard a couple instructors saying they hoped the area and that is really, really important to people days after similar discoveries in Utah, Romania and California. Visitors vaccine kicked in soon for everyone because the who make a living here. It is important to people to The Substation shopping center in El Paso snapped photos of the sil- idea of spending a long day on one of the magic who use that amenity to recreate here. It is im- ver-colored metal structure spotted next to the road Monday. The mon- carpets in a mask in the spring when it is sunny portant to the souls of people who live here and olith’s origins were unknown. It was unclear whether El Paso city offi- and 45 degrees was not something anyone was yearn to be on the mountains on skis. cials would have the monolith removed. —information compiled from UPI looking forward to experiencing. The CBMR owners and managers want that hill open every bit as much as you. They STATE - are doing what they can to keep it open. Face But in these first few weeks of the new sea New luxury train adventure will bring passengers between Denver and Moab son, it seemed everyone was adhering to the new coverings are available everywhere. Socially Popular Canadian luxury train company Rocky Mountaineer is ex- protocols and was just happy to be out there. distanced lines. Obvious traffic patterns in places panding into the United States and introducing a new journey that Once Paradise opened and now with the Queen like the Paradise Warming House. They know will take passengers between Denver and Moab. The company hosts open the skiing has spread out. That’s good that some of the people that will be flying here multi-day luxury train voyages and announced that its new route, because early season skiing is fast. It’s all on from all over the country will carry COVID. We’ll “Rockies to the Red Rocks,” will open to the public in 2021. The route man-made snow so the skiing down Ruby Chief be walking that razor’s edge. Of that there is no doubt. will bring passengers on a two-day adventure between Denver and and International are not slow. Get your edges - But those in charge hope that separating Moab, including an overnight stay in Glenwood Springs. Peter Arm sharpened and be ready to fly. strong, founder of Rocky Mountaineer, says, “This region, with its The reservation system, which naturally people, enforcing a mask mandate, wiping down was an easy target for local pass holders to bash the door handles, counters and any other sur- magnificent scenery, national parks and vast opportunities to explore, will delight millions.”—information compiled from The Denver Channel on (rightfully so in many cases), should get face people touch, will help keep everyone who smoother since with more terrain there will be works and visits here safe. Because if it is not —compiled by Kendra Walker more spots open in the reservation queue. I saw safe, it does not work and if it does not work, a recent news story that as of last season the Epic we’re screwed. and Ikon passes brought about a new change to the ski industry—more skiers and riders on the So from what I can see early on in this pro- hill are there through season passes than through cess, things aren’t perfect but they are working day tickets. The folks coming here for a week to well. Keeping it going takes everyone chipping ski Crested Butte probably purchased a season in—even those that think some of the require- Owner: Crested Butte News, Inc. Publishers: Jill Clair and Melissa Fenlon Editor: Mark Reaman Staff Writers: Than Acuff, Katherine Nettles, Kendra Walker pass instead of even thinking about organizing ments are foolish. Protect yourself, protect your Copy Editor: Heather Harris Staff Photographers: Nolan Blunck, Robby Lloyd day passes. 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Community: I also think of it as a chance to gather together as a Big thanks to everyone that tuned in, bought community, reconnect with friends, maybe make raffle tickets, memberships, swag or just straight up new ones and make plans for the upcoming winter. donated for our Virtual Avalanche Awareness Night But, alas, that was not possible. presented by Black Tie Ski Rental and Delivery. It Hopefully you picked up a Take-N-Bake pizza was cruxy as 6 p.m. arrived Friday evening and from the Brick Oven and got together with a small $30 off any spa service YouTube live was not cooperating, but Jesse and group of friends to watch. Rex with Reel Motion Media remained incredibly It is also an evening for some education and we over $100.00 composed and professional and, with the assis- hope to post both Eric’s and Zach’s presentations (With Coupon) tance of Dead Head Ed, all systems were GO just in on our website so you can get some key insights Valid December 10th - December 20th time—Crested Butte time, that is. from our professional staff without the clatter of my The cooperation of Ed and the Center for the emcee chatter. ALL SPA SERVICES INCLUDE: Arts, especially Brooke MacMillan, was massive, We at the Crested Butte Avalanche Center are 3 Hot Tubs • Indoor Pool • Sauna • Steam Room allowing us a place to set up a makeshift studio and profoundly thankful for all of the support each and Fitness Facility • Rainfall Showers • Tranquility Rooms stage, rehearse and produce the show. every year and, once again, the community stepped 970-251-3500 • www.ElevationSpa.com There were some highlights, some rough spots, up its game. We hope you appreciate that we but I think we can all agree that the commercial continue to step up our game as well to meet your Roman Kolodziej and Chad Reich put together for needs. We are in it to provide vital information so Black Tie (not Black Diamond) was incredible. people can head into the mountains, have fun and I appreciate the patience of everyone the week come home safe to friends and family. leading up as we bombarded you with remind- Here’s to a safe and snowy winter and, as al- ers on Facebook and email about the evening, the ways, if you’re getting out there, drop us a line. As raffles, etc. I know it can be tiresome and borderline our board member Andy Sovick put it, “You don’t harassment but Awareness Night is our biggest fun- have to tell us what you’re skiing, just tell us what draiser of the year so we were “concerned” about you’re seeing.” how everything would play out. Anyone need a tree? I do regret that we could not all gather as we typically do. While Awareness Night is a fundraiser, Than Acuff Growing Water Smart workshop a success To the Editor: workshop. The workshop fo- ward with these efforts in 2021 Determining how to best cused on the benefits of integrat- we hope to focus once again protect and manage our water ing water and land use planning, on bringing more local water resources can be extremely chal- a best practice for managing users into these conversations lenging. This is especially true water demand and stewarding via online speakers and discus- when climate change, extended supplies. During the workshop, sions. We will keep you posted drought, wildfires and the pos- the Gunnison Valley’s Growing as plans develop and hope to see sibility of needing to send more Water Smart Team created a list you there! water downstream provide of shared goals and objectives unprecedented challenges for to help make our community Julie Nania and the Gunnison our growing community. Colora- more water smart. We agreed to Growing Water Smart Team do’s Water Plan predicts that by make water quality and quantity 2050 the state could have a gap a priority and a driving force between water supply and water in our decision-making and to demand approximately equal facilitate local discussions about to the amount of water used by water issues. 1.1 million families each year. An important part of this ef- STAY SAFE! We have local water needs and fort is engaging our community obligations to provide water to in these issues with panels and downstream users. speakers on key water resource CRESTED BUTTE DAILY SPECIALS In April of 2019, representa- issues. Our plans to host water tives from Gunnison County, discussions last spring were Sunday Fun Day 10% off all bulk flower Mt. Crested Butte, the Town of derailed by COVID. Instead our Crested Butte, the City of Gun- team spent most of the summer Munchy Monday 10% off all edibles nison, High Country Conser- analyzing water codes, identi- Wax Wednesday 10% off all wax and shatter vation Advocates, Coal Creek fying opportunities for water Watershed Coalition and the efficiency improvements and Freaky Friday 10% off all cartridges, disposables, and syringes Upper Gunnison River Water working to increase collabora- Conservancy District attended a tion between water producers three-day Growing Water Smart up and down valley. Moving for- Adopt A Family for the holiday

Truly caring for our neighbor is a part of the spirit of Christ- mas and Hanukkah. Holidays can be extremely stressful in hard times. There is great joy in being able to make a difference in the life of someone else. Adopt A Family is a community outreach of Oh Be Joy- ful Church in which a business or a family chooses to provide wrapped gifts and/or gift cards for families who are going through severely tough times. A family can consist of only one or more people. A family can choose to remain anonymous. If your family can benefit from this program, if you know of a family (with their permission) who can benefit from it or if you or your business would like to participate as a donor, please contact Rosalind Cook at [email protected].

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SPREADING LIGHT: The Gunnison Valley Resiliency Project sold more than 7,000 luminarias to people from the Gunnison Valley with the idea they will be lit for Winter Solstice and again on Christmas Eve. Faith Saltmarsh from the Gunnison Parks and Recreation was at the 4-Way Stop distributing the kits. So. Much. Candy! photo by Nolan Blunck Bascue supports the GPLI Dear Editor: - th able rate our ranching industry voice. Without a cohesive com 405 4 Street •CB • 970-349-5132 • 8 to 8 Daily My first experiences in Colo- and culture would collapse. munity vision for how we direct rado were in Gunnison County. Hunting is a source of uses of public lands we could I came to Colorado over 20 years valuable dollars to help our disrupt the balance of grazing, BENCHMARK ago. The majesty and wildness of governmental partners fund the motorized use, human-powered MORTGAGE this area have always been cen- management of public lands. recreation, hunting and wilder- tral to my Colorado experience. Hunting needs wildland areas to ness. Each of these perspectives Though I now live in Salida, I support natural wildlife habitat. deserves to have a place at the feel Gunnison County’s public Motorized recreation is for table. The Gunnison Public lands are among the most special some people the only way they Lands Initiative (GPLI) fosters in the state. can experience our public lands. that. Cooperatively we can work These lands are ours, we all There are areas where motorized together to ensure our needs are Lending Benchmark Mortgage is a proud Annual own them. The trickiest part of recreation is inappropriate but met and these important public Presenting Sponsor of the Center, helping any common good is striking a without a plan, we have limited lands are stewarded in a way a helping to provide the community with evolving, balance between uses that satisfy ability to define those areas and that future generations can enjoy the needs of each user group contain the impact. them as much as we currently creative experiences in the visual, performing, hand without diminishing the good. Mountain bikers, hikers, do. culinary and literary arts. The culture of ranching is climbers and preservationists all I support the Gunnison Pub- woven into the fabric of our pub- deserve to use or preserve these lic Lands Initiative. Mountain Resort FHA Loans lic lands. Without the ability to lands as well. Loan Specialists Jumbo Loans graze public lands at an afford- Each user group deserves a Andrew Bascue VA Loans Conventional Loans and more SHERISHERIFF’SFF’S sstoriestories Benchmark Mortgage will contribute $10,000 each year from 2020 BY THE GUNNISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE through 2024 to the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte, Colorado.

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North Village progress Food Pantry. Even though Mt. Crested Butte decided not to Despite COVID affecting the town last spring move toward a partnership with North Village Associ- and summer, Trujillo said the general fund overall is ates and Rocky Mountain Biological Lab this spring, in good shape. “It’s looking like our building revenues the North Village development proposal is still moving will be closing in on $800,000 [in 2020], so that almost forward and moving quickly. wipes out what we lost in sales tax revenue,” he said. “I During the December 1 council meeting, North am projecting building revenues to be around $560,000 Village project manager Crockett Farnell updated the above the budget by year end.” town council on progress. “We are moving rapidly with our PUD [Planned Letter to Congressional Delegation Unit Development],” said Farnell. The team has select- The town council has written a letter to the mem- ed Connect One Design of the Roaring Fork Valley to bers of the Colorado Congressional Delegation re- bringing dreams home | bbre1.com serve as the project’s master land planners. “We’ve had questing the inclusion of robust rural aid in the next the site resurveyed and commenced work on the de- federal stimulus package, as well as an extension to the sign process in earnest about a month and a half ago.” December 30 deadline for allowable use of CARES Act North Village Associates plans to reconnect with funds. the town and the Planning Commission in January or “Without such assistance, our community and lo- February 2021 with an initial base proposal for review cal government will endure relentless economic hard- and assessment. “Depending on that feedback from ship,” the letter said. “Federal aid will be critical to our you and other interested parties, we’ll progress then hard-hit mountain community’s recovery from the into our final PUD submittal. Our hope is we can bringCoronavirus pandemic. it to closure some time in late spring or by June at the “There is great concern, and fear, that COVID-re- This Week’s Featured Homesite Is #4 latest if at all possible,” said Farnell. lated impacts to another ski season will be even more devastating…federal relief dollars will also be needed What is so special about this week’s featured homesite? 2021 budget to weather the next few months of this pandemic. Wait- This .52 acre site enjoys gorgeous mountain views of Gothic and Mt. Emmons as you gaze up the valley! The town council approved the first reading of the ing until late January to develop a stimulus package town’s 2021 budget at $3,225,096 during the Novem- will likely be ‘too little too late’ as our tourism-based Visit Aperture to see the incredible views and exceptional ber 17 council meeting. economy will be halfway through the winter season.” amenities at Crested Butte’s new neighborhood. Town finance director Karl Trujillo explained that Just closed Lot #13 Aperture the town does not have any big items slated in the Brush Creek 7 SOLD! 3 UNDER CONTRACT! budget for 2021. The council agreed to help share the cost of a wa- Enjoy the skiing! For 2021, “We set aside $950,000 to purchase a ter pump test for the Brush Creek property. This was a couple of Homestead [affordable housing] units,” saidrequirement for the Gatesco Inc. Corner at Brush Creek ApertureCB.com Trujillo. The town has also set aside $100,000 for the development proposal, but was never accomplished. broadband Carrier Neutral Location (CNL) building Mayor Janet Farmer explained to the council that The Mountain Office Team and $75,000 for the broadband gap contribution. all four partners, Mt. Crested Butte, Crested Butte, Joel Vosburg & Charlie Farnan The town is also giving grants to several local Gunnison County and Crested Butte Mountain Re- 970.209.1581 | 970.209.0609 [email protected] non-profits, including $5,000 to the Crested Butte - Avasort, would contribute to sharing the cost of the test. lanche Center, $11,000 to GCSAPP, $407 to the Center She estimated that Mt. Crested Butte’s share would be [email protected] for Mental Health and $2,000 to the Gunnison Country between $2,000 and $2,500. 211 Elk Avenue Hunter Ridge plan in holding pattern Commissioners delay Gunnison County commissioners Land Use Resolution doesn’t re- emergency plan extension decision at regarding the project. quire commissioners to make a request of Mt. CB As previously reported in the decision within a specific timeline. Crested Butte News, the council re- “And given that the meeting is so FOOD [ BY KATHERINE NETTLES ] quested that the Water and San close…my staff recommendation board deny the Hunter Ridge pe- is that you do wait.” network Gunnison County commis- tition for inclusion, citing concerns Watt and his attorney Michael Gunnison County sioners agreed this week to wait for impacts on town infrastructure Dawson encouraged the board to on considering the Hunter Ridge and overburdened water resourc- make a decision independently of developer’s deadline extension es. the district. Offering Human Kindness request until the Mt. Crested Butte “The council suggests that the “Depending on what the dis- Emigrantes Unidos Water and Sanitation District ap- property itself is capable of being trict decides, we are still going to have to show adequacy of water Financial aid for immigrants-in-need. proves or denies the developer’s annexed to the Town, however, Call 970-209-1807 request for its services. The deci- that neither the project previously and sewer,” said Dawson. “Those sion to stall did not come without submitted for annexation, nor the are conditions of the sketch plan Gunnison Watershed School District some discussion, however, and project being processed through anyway.” Free breakfasts and lunches served daily at school to county commissioner Roland Ma- the County, is one the Town would “Like Mike said, there’s been children 18 and younger. If a child is a remote learner or not enrolled in school district, free meal pick up son asked if the board was creating be interested in annexing,” accord- a delay with Water and San…I ing to the letter. think we’ve met the criteria to re- is available on Monday mornings. Contact school kitchen manager a precedent for more delays. to sign up and for more information. The Hunter Ridge develop- The council also requested quest an extension,” said Watt. He Sign up by Friday at 1pm for the following week. ment is slated for a property lo- that the county delay a decision emphasized that even if denied, he For Gunnison meal pick up: contact Trina Lull, tlull@gunnison- cated within the Three Mile Plan on whether to grant a preliminary would be proceeding with other schools.net, 970-641-7700 x3638 of Mt. Crested Butte town limits. plan deadline extension until after options to get through preliminary For Crested Butte meal pick up: contact Kim Kula, kkula@gunnison- The subdivision project received the Water and San board’s decision plan. “If they say no, we still need schools.net, 970-641-7720 x6313 county sketch plan approval on on the project, scheduled for De- our extension.” cember 16. Commissioner Mason said Dept. of Health and Human Services January 7, 2019 as recommended Supplemental Nutritional Assistance for Gunnison County resi- by the Gunnison County Planning Gunnison County commu- it would be up to the developer dents-in-need. Call 970-641-3244. Nutritious foods for Women Commission and approved unani- nity development director Cathie to continue trying to find central Infants and Children (WIC). Call 970-641-7911 mously by commissioners. Pagano reviewed the application’s water and sanitation service if the The approval granted the ap- history and letter from Mt. Crested extension was granted. Pandemic Response Team plicant, Jamie Watt, one year to Butte with commissioners before “What message does it send Delivery service from grocers, pharmacies and Food Pantry for residents who are isolated or sheltering because they are at-risk, meet various criteria and then sub- recommending that they hold offwaiting for [Water and San] to until after the district’s upcoming make a decision?” he asked. “At infected with COVID or caring for a COVID patient. mit a preliminary plan to the coun- Call Senior Transportation Dispatch at 970-641-7959 ty, or to request an extension within hearing. the end of the day, approving the 30 days prior to the deadline. Watt “So they have met all the cri- extension right now puts it back to Gunnison Country Food Pantry met the criteria for that request, cit- teria of the request; it seems like Jamie’s court to try and get that.” Gunnison Food Pantry on SW corner of Main and Ohio ing delays with the Water and San the lingering question about ac- Mason also asked if the district Mon 1-4, Wed 1-7, Thu 10-2 for 60+ CB Food Pantry at Oh Be Joyful Church 1st & 3rd Thu 5-6 district and other administrative ceptance or not into that district could potentially delay their de- is a pretty substantial question to cision and if the commissioners Greater Somerset Food Pantry at the Firehouse Tue 2-4 issues related to COVID this year. For those-in-need. GunnisonCountryFoodPantry.org Mt. Crested Butte town coun- be answered,” said commissioner would keep delaying theirs as cil has stated opposition to the Jonathan Houck. “Based on the well. Senior Meals – Gunnison Senior Center Hunter Ridge development, hav- timeline, we don’t have to make “The important thing is that Full meals Mon/Wed/Fri for pickup at 11am or delivery. ing denied the development’s ap- that decision this evening. We the applicant has met the timeline Low or no cost. To order, call 970-641-8272 could wait and make a decision for a request of extension. And we plication when Watt first presented Services provided in part by Gunnison Gallery Folding for Food, it to the town for annexation. The based on what we sill see as the have the opportunity to provide decision made by the Sanitation that on the 22nd,” Houck said. It Gunnison County Library, John and Kathleen Felix, council recently wrote letters to Tracy and Lana Leonard both the Mt. Crested Butte Water District. Is that correct?” will now be on the commissioners’ and Sanitation District and to the Pagano confirmed that the agenda on December 22.

6 | December 11, 2020 NEWNEWSS Crested Butte News Happy, Healthy and RReadyeady to Help STOR Committee proposes fees with YYourour RealReal EEstatestate Needs for heavily used backcountry areas Over 40 Years a Local – Over 40 Years Helping Buyers & Sellers Goal is to mitigate Butte Conservation Corps, the Colorado University Master in Cathy Steinberger, Broker Associate heavy-use camping and Gunnison County Stewardship Environmental Management stu- Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties Fund and others to act on the dent Lizzy Bauer. “The develop- [email protected] day-use areas STOR committee’s recommen- ment of designated campsites has www.cathysteinberger.com dation and began implementing certainly decreased impacts, but 970-275-6257 [ BY KENDRA WALKER ] designated camping in the Slate what needs to be addressed is the With more and more rec- River and Washington Gulch long-term operation of things like reation enthusiasts discovering drainages. pit toilets and addressing the lit- the Gunnison Valley—and thus Under the proposed plan, ter problems that are in the area. pushing the impact limits on designated camping areas that And that can’t be done without a our backcountry—fee camping would be subject to fees would budget.” and day-use fee areas in Crested include the Slate River Valley, The proposal will include Butte’s drainages may soon be a Washington Gulch, Brush Creek an extensive community engage- Holiday Health & Wellness! reality. and Cement Creek. Fees would ment period from May 1, 2021 to be $10 to 15 per night depending September 1, 2021. “I really want Annual Membership (pif): $720 NOW $648 During the December 1 Mt. Flexible Membership (no contract): $60/mon. Crested Butte Town Council on the amenities. to stress how much public com- *One-time enrollment fee applies meeting, the Sustainable Tourism Lake Irwin and Kebler Pass ment is considered,” said Bauer. & Outdoor Recreation (STOR) winter trailhead use would be “This is really based on public re- 310 ELCHO AVE | CBSOUTHFITNESS.COM | 970.765.7009 committee presented an update to subject to designated day-use sponse and if they don’t support its proposed fee program, which fees, at $5 per vehicle or $20 for an the plan it most likely won’t go will go through the Federal Lands annual pass. Fees are not applica- through.” Recreation Enhancement Act pro- ble to walk-ins and bike-ins. Bauer concluded, “This plan cess this next year. The goal of If approved, the STOR’s goal defers the cost to the users, so the fee program is to designate is to implement the fees in May we’re implementing the fee to camping and provide amenities 2022. Fees would be collected the people that are creating the in high-use drainages in Crested from May 25 to September 30 for impacts. It will be a public part- Butte, as well support the mainte- camping areas and Lake Irwin, nership with the Forest Service NAME: Glock nance and coordination of recrea- and from November 15 to April where users are getting a benefit AGE: 9! 15 for Kebler Pass. for these campsites and they’re FAVORITE THING: tion management in these areas. The fees would allow for supporting the forest that they’re Being an only child! “Our public lands are being used more and more and the amenities like pit toilets, firerecreating on.” Glock is a happy guy and takes all community wants to do some- rings, parking spaces, trash and “The crowds are here, which of the younger pups’ antics in thing about it,” said Gunnison recycling receptacles and forest is why this conversation is hap- stride. He likes to survey the yard County stewardship coordinator protection officers available pening,” to agreed council member of madness and then find a nice Joe Lavorini. “We want to protect respond to safety and security Roman Kolodziej. spot for sunbathing or pets. He issues. “[These new amenities] The STOR committee plans told me it’s nice to come to school the public land experience that so are going to require a budget to to really appreciate the peace and many of us live here for.” to submit its finalized proposal to relaxation at home with his mom-- This spring, STOR partnered maintain and operate and Gun- the U.S. Forest Service by January some days we totally agree, Glock! with the Gunnison Ranger Dis- nison National Forest just doesn’t or February 2021 to begin the re- trict, Gunnison County, Crested have that budget,” said Western view process. 970-349-5047 www.ohbedogful.com 336 Buckley Dr. • Riverland (3 miles south of CB) Mon - Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm | Sat & Sun 9am - 11pm • 2pm - 4pm Land Trust and Mountain Roots We are an environmentally conscious company. awarded $127,292 GOCO grant Open enrollment for health insurance is NOW OPEN! 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The GOCO funds will be used to engage and • If so, a decision has to be made by 12/1 The GOCO grant was a part of its Resilient Com- train community members in conservation and re- If your coverage is being cancelled? munities Program to fund one-time immediate needs generative agricultural practices to augment food or opportunities in direct response to the COVID-19 production at the farm. Mountain Roots and the Land Are your rates changing? pandemic and advance outdoor recreation, steward- Trust will train volunteers to help with crop produc- Do you qualify for a federal tax credit? ship, and land protection projects. Statewide, GOCO tion and harvests and improve irrigation systems. awarded a total of $6,935,509 in funding to 21 projects. “I am really pleased to be reviving our part- The Glacier Community Farm, which came to nership with Crested Butte Land Trust to bring the Providing Local Service with Local Agents fruition last spring with the onset of the coronavirus, Glacier Farm project to life. The approach this time is a farming project that helps address food insecu- around is highly collaborative, with both organiza- rities in the valley. The food grown at Glacier Farm tions contributing time, energy, resources and great is distributed through Mountain Roots’ various food ideas to get the project off the ground,” said Mountain programs that help folks in need of food in the com- Roots executive director Holly Conn. “The pandemic munity. has revealed how fragile the industrial food system is “The Crested Butte Land Trust is honored to and how dependent we are on it. 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COVID recovery $30,000 for early childhood tor Marlene Crosby said this spending support services to backfill agreement will increase access In a recovery update to unpaid tuition; and $21,000 to to Hartman’s this year. Gunnison County commis- two local entities for mental sioners last month, Commu- health support services. Gun- And the award goes to… Clean, Dust Free Environment nity Development director and nison Valley Health received Gunnison County manager 469 Riverland Drive COVID recovery coordinator $15,000 to provide free coun- Matthew Birnie announced the Cathie Pagano reviewed some seling services to those in need county’s third time receiving recent CARES and related Pro- and CB State of Mind received an International County Man- tect Our Neighbors COVID re- $6,000 to do the same. agement Association award. lief funding expenditures. “We felt pretty proud that “It’s nice to take a moment LIV CRESTED BUTTE The county provided the we were really able to leverage and celebrate every once in a Public Health department with these funds to a wide variety of while,” Birnie said. “And this $28,000 for additional test- organizations and needs in our is an opportunity to do that for ing and vaccination supplies; community,” said Pagano. our team across the county.” $152,800 for additional pur- Gunnison was one of four chase of 167 more HEPA air Plowing extended to counties to be awarded out of filters; $10,000 for emergency BLM at Hartman’s 3,100 counties that were eligi- LOCAL EXPERTISE operations technology equip- The county has agreed to ble. And it was by far the small- with unparalleled global exposure ment; $16,000 for a public in- plow from McCabe’s Lane to est, as the next largest honoree formation officer for additional the new parking area at Hart- had a population of 275,000. communications work; $42,000 man Rocks at the request of the “For an organization our to the Gunnison County food Bureau of Land Management size it’s a tremendous accom- pantry for food support; (BLM). Public Works direc- plishment,” said Birnie. BRIBRIEFSEFS rrtata BY KENDRA WALKER CrestedButteSIR.com 970.349.6653

Bus service “It’s going to be soft in the entire industry this The Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation winter.” He noted that not one single flight was Authority (RTA) is running its winter bus sched- pulled from Gunnison this month, while flights ule, with 28 round trips every day, running at a have been cancelled in other similar markets, in- maximum capacity of 28 passengers per bus. cluding Aspen, Montrose, Eagle, Jackson Hole “Demand is down so we haven’t had any is- and Bozeman. THE SLOGAR sues with capacity restrictions so far,” said RTA executive director Scott Truex during the De- Southwest flights in the future? Socially Distancing two blocks off of Elk at cember 4 RTA meeting. “If this trend continues, Air command is looking at possible future 517 2nd St. near the Nordic Center Bus Stop we might not have any issues, except for maybe discussions with Southwest Airlines for the powder days.” Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport. Ear- BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN!! Truex also reported that of the 12,854 bus lier this year, Southwest announced operations Debuting for our Winter Season Friday December 11th! trips that ran over the last 12 months, less than to Montrose and Steamboat. Family Style Fried Chicken Dinners and More! half of 1 percent were over 15 minutes late, and “We’re going to watch them and see how Dinner Thursday-Tuesday (Closed Wednesdays) 5pm-9pm less than 2 percent were not tracked by RTA’s they do over the next couple years, and once GPS. On-time performance was between 97.77 the new terminal is complete we’ll be able to ex- percent and 99.57 percent. plore that,” said Truex. The RTA also conducted a review of bus video in November; of 15 random bus trips over Thank you, Justin the past month, only one person of 259 passen- Justin Barr is moving on from his senior gers was not wearing a face covering. transportation supervisor role and Brenda John- son will be taking his place. Winter air service “I want to thank him for his excellent ser- “It’s soft, folks, I will tell you that up front,” vice to the seniors in the valley over the years,” said airline consultant Kent Myers regarding said Truex. winter air bookings to date. For December, Houston and Dallas book- New library bus stop ings are currently in the mid-50 percent load Truex said the city of Gunnison is rework- Colorado Creole Brunch Every factor, and Denver is currently at 38 percent. ing the intersection of 11th and Spencer, where Sunday Starting December 20th!! “How do we compare to other places the new library will be located, and suggested 10am-2pm though?” asked board chair Janet Farmer. that a new bus stop be put there as well. “Yes we’re soft, but we don’t know any oth- “I think it’s a great idea, and we’ll get that Visit Slogarcb.com for info and reservations er resort that’s looking stronger than Gunnison done probably in the next year or so,” said or call 349-5765 right now,” said airline consultant Bill Tomcich. Truex.

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This is part ID-19 relief and educational schol- physical distancing. of the company’s Commitment to arships. The donations were made Across Vail communities, Zero goal to achieve a zero net op- through Vail’s EpicPromise annual more than 300 non-profit erating partners footprint by 2030. received donations through cash Additionally, Vail Resorts grant cycle in an effort to positively impact its resort communities. and in-kind contributions totaling plans to be 93 percent powered Local, Professional & In Crested Butte, a total of $1.8 million. by renewable electricity across its $596,532 in cash and in-kind contri- “Despite this year’s unexpect- resorts by 2023, due largely to its butions was donated to the followed challenges due to COVID-19, Plum Creek Wind and Elektron Experienced! ing organizations: Adaptive Sports our values have not wavered,” Solar renewable energy projects. Center, Crested Butte Nordic said Rob Katz, chairman and chief Vail is on course to hit its goal to be Council, Crested Butte Avalanche executive officer of Vail Resorts in 100 percent powered by renewable Center, Community Foundation of a press release. “That includes Do electricity by 2030. the Gunnison Valley, Crested Butte Gary Huresky Mountain Bike Association, Crest- ed Butte Mountain Educational Blewett pleads not 970.209.2421 Radio, Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation, GO Initiative, Gunni- [email protected] son County Food Pantry, Gunnison guilty on felony charges County Substance Abuse Preven- tion Project, Gunnison Hindsdale Trial set for June 1, 2021 age of 15 at a hotel in Glenwood CrestedButteHomes.com Youth Services, Gunnison Trails, Springs. Those allegedly com- [ BY KATHERINE NETTLES ] municating with him were in fact police agents rather than guard- A Crested Butte man charged ians of the two girls, ages 13 and Request for letters of interest for participation with eight felonies in Garfield 14, being presented for the sting. County last year for soliciting Blewett was a full-time firefighter in the Taylor Local Users Group Process child prostitution has pleaded with the Colorado River Fire Pro- not guilty this week. Thirty-five-tection District in Rifle and a part- The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (UGRWCD) is one of year-old Jan Blewett appeared in time firefighter with the Crested four signatories to the Taylor Park Reservoir Operation and Storage Exchange Garfield County District Court on Butte Fire Protection District at Agreement that was executed in August 1975. This forms the basis under which December 8, as one of nine peo- the time of his arrest. He was put the release patterns from Taylor Park Reservoir are determined annually. ple charged following an under- on unpaid administrative leave cover sting operation conducted by both fire departments. Each year, the UGRWCD seeks input and direction from local users of the in 2019. Garfield County judge Judge Boyd set a deadline for Taylor River, Taylor Park Reservoir, and the main stem of the Gunnison River James Boyd presided over the parties to file motions by January above Blue Mesa as to how the reservoir operations can best be optimized for hearing, and set a five-day trial10, 2021, with responses due Feb- stream fishery, reservoir fishery, irrigation, and rafting and boating purposes in beginning June 1, 2021. ruary 3. There is a motions hear- the upper Gunnison basin. Blewett is charged with ing set for January 26 at 9 a.m. and having arranged online to have a pretrial conference set at 3 p.m. sex with two children under the on April 13. The Board is seeking to appoint three citizen members to two-year terms on the Taylor Local Users Group from the following user groups: 1. One member representing the wade fisherman along the Taylor NOW HIRING River and Gunnison River main stem above Blue Mesa Reservoir; and 2. One member representing the irrigation users along the Taylor River FOR WINTER and Gunnison River main stem above Blue Mesa Reservoir; and 3. One member representing the property owners along the Taylor River below Taylor Park Reservoir.

All persons appointed must be residents within the District and experienced and knowledgeable about river conditions along the Taylor and Gunnison Rivers. Selected members shall be notified in writing of their appointment. WHETHER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SEASONAL If interested in serving, please send a letter of interest to the District. In that WORK OR THE CAREER OF A LIFETIME, WE WANT letter, please include the user group from above that you wish to represent and the reason for your interest. The Board will also consider letters of support or YOU ON OUR TEAM. nomination from user groups of interested individuals. Positions Include: Mountain | Hospitality The deadline for submitting letters of interest is January 11, 2021. Food & Beverage | And More! Please send letters of interest to: UGRWCD, 210 West Spencer Avenue, Suite B, Gunnison, CO 81230. Letters may also be emailed APPLY TODAY VAILRESORTSCAREERS.COM to [email protected] or faxed to (970) 641-1162. For questions, please call (970) 641-6065.

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WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT: Molly Martin and Caleb Connor were married amongst their immediate family on a smoky morning on September 7. Their micro wedding was followed by an intimate brunch. It was a perfect way to start their life together. photo by Alison White Photography Crested Butte Council revitalizing the Slate River Working Group Developing an Aperture probably take a professional fa- Horgan told the council that put-in before next floating cilitator to guide the discussion, the most effective outreach to season considering how contentious the the public came with the river topic was when first brought up stewards, who greeted potential [ BY MARK REAMAN ] two years ago. floaters at either the Gunsight Yemma said there has been or Rec Path bridges. He said the Refocusing some efforts on some waning participation in stewards were able to persuade - the Slate River Working Group the broad working group, es some floaters to put-in below - will take place this winter and pecially with boaters. The no- the blue heron nesting area dur spring before the 2021 float- float period is determined based ing sensitive times. ing season begins. The Crested on water levels and blue heron Council agreed to proceed Butte Town Council received an fledging but generally is in place with trying to revitalize the update on the Slate River situ- until July 15. It has always been working group before the spring ation at the council meeting re- a controversial action meant to floating season begins. cently from town planner Mel protect the blue herons that nest Yemma and Peter Horgan of the on the upper Slate below the Crested Butte Land Trust. Both Gunsight Bridge put-in. - said recreational use on the Slate The lower Slate is experi has exploded in the last couple encing major use in the spring; - of years and as a result, various nearly 1,600 river users were ob mitigation efforts need to be dis- served this past floating season. COME JOIN cussed and updated. Some of the biggest impacts are - Priorities include address- on the Paradise Park neighbor ing increased use of the Slate hood since most people put-in at TEAM WATERSHED River; developing a lower Slate the Rec Path Bridge and float to River subgroup to better man- the Brush Creek Road take-out. BE THE DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD’S LIFE age use on the lower Slate south Yemma said town staff sees the of the town’s Rec Path Bridge; immediate need to design and developing a river put-in at the implement the new river access new Aperture Bridge; reconven- point at Pyramid Avenue by the ing the broad working group to Aperture Bridge for the 2021 discuss the voluntary no-float floating season. Design work for period; and working through the put-in is now underway. logistics with the Crested Butte The town and the land trust - Land Trust over maintenance also want a more formal un and management of the river derstanding of how to perform use. maintenance on things like river Revisiting the voluntary no- fences and how to keep outreach float period with the working and education front and center SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS group is a top priority and will for the public. TEACHERS Wage range is $15.06 to Daily rate $98.00 $16.30 per hour FOR LEASE Full-time benefit Requirements: package for 30+hours. DENTAL/MEDICAL OFFICE Valid Colorado Health Insurance and Teaching license or 9 annual days per year. Stand-alone Dental Office on Elk Colorado Substitute Avenue in Crested Butte. Authorization Requirements: Convenient Location Class B P2S CDL Good visibility license. If you have not Parking, 1,035 sq. ft. obtained this license, Available December 1st. we will train and pay all endorsement fees. Sam Lumb 970.275.2448 [email protected]

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Crested Butte News NEWNEWSS December 11, 2020 | 11 National Guard COVID tests CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 state level so county officials are monitoring those numbers closely. Reynolds said the procedural steps for review and approval is the same in the state, and Colorado is expected to receive between 46,800 and 150,000 Pfizer doses,Contact tracing app live and then another 15,000 from Moderna. “Those are for the state of Colorado, so our The state’s new exposure notification app is now live, and officials emphasize allocation in Gunnison would be a very small allocation,” she said. “But it does ap- that even a small uptake of the app within the community can positively impact our pear as though we will start to see doses in Colorado as early as the next two weeks.” outcomes. Community members opting in combined with other tools—social distancing, masks, hand hygiene—can continue to reduce the spread of the virus. COVID numbers update The main public health screening site is located at Gunnison Valley Health in As of December 8, there had been a total of 594 positive, 5,702 negative and 59 the large north entrance parking lot and operates out of a shed. It is open Monday pending COVID tests within Gunnison County since the pandemic began last spring. through Friday. Please contact the Call Center in advance to schedule an appointment Two of seven indicators have been met that would move the county to the Yellow at (970) 641-7660. level of Gunnison County’s Coronameter. The indicators met include three or more days in a seven-day period with three or more positives per day, and a positivity rate To pre-register for the Crested Butte event on December 17, visit https://cura- of tests that remains well over the 5 percent threshold but has come down to 10.91 tive.com/sites/15529/walkup#9/38.8309/-106.9095 percent from over 16 percent in mid-November. The main public health screening site continues to be available as well at Gun- There are no COVID inpatients at the Gunnison Valley Hospital. The remaining nison Valley Health and remains open Monday through Friday. Testing at the regu- indicators in the Coronameter are in regard to the local healthcare system’s ability to lar site requires an appointment ahead of time, which can be made by calling (970) give care. While stable for now, there has been an increase in hospitalizations at the 641-7660.

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The instead of the only 12 percent way to popular locations like Upcoming Extended Studies Courses: instant torque of electric motors to 30 percent efficiency of gas Denver. powers electric cars faster and engines. In addition to this, We understand that elec- • SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS: more efficiently than gas with about 25 percent of the electric- tric vehicles are not accessible (Crested Butte- $115) little to no sound. In fact, electric ity produced in Colorado comes to everyone, so another way to 01/12-03/02, Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30PM, Crested Butte Community School cars are over 77 percent efficient from clean energy sources. help the environment out is to (transition onto Zoom, if needed) as opposed to the 12 percent While an electric car may be carpool or take advantage of This 8 session class is an introduction to the Spanish language. It to 30 percent efficiency of gas more expensive up front, the fact public transportation. introduces students to basic vocabulary and conversation with other adults in an active and fun learning environment. It is designed for the beginner second language learner who has never studied Spanish or wants to review from the very basics. The class includes Forest Service offering online Christmas tree permits activities, speaking practice and some homework assignments. Opportunities for interaction with native speakers may take place. Christmas tree permits for the Grand Mesa, remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No text required; hand-outs will be used. A dictionary is not required Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests To purchase a Christmas tree permit, visit but helpful: University of Chicago Spanish/English Dictionary are available to purchase online through Recrea- Recreation.gov and search for Grand Mesa, available at the Bookworm. tion.gov. Details about designated cutting areas, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests cutting dates and types of trees that may be cut (GMUG) Christmas Tree Permits. It is important • SPANISH FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS: can be found at: https://www.recreation.gov/ to carefully read the overview and need-to- (Crested Butte- $115) tree-permits/gmug. know information before purchasing the permit. 01/12-03/02, Tuesdays, 6:45-8:00PM, Crested Butte Community “Coloradans have been exploring their Na- Visitors will also need to set up or login to a Rec- School (transition onto Zoom, if needed) tional Forests for generations to cut their own reation.gov account to complete the transaction. This 8 session class is for advanced beginners and intermediate Christmas tree and it has become a treasured Cutting a Christmas tree also improves Spanish Language Learners interested in reviewing and expanding tradition for many families,” said Chad Stewart, forest health. The permit system helps to thin their vocabulary, gaining a greater understanding of grammar, forest supervisor for the GMUG. “For families densely populated strands of small-diameter speaking conversationally with other adults in an active and fun creating new traditions, a trip to their local trees. Local forest health experts identify areas learning environment. The class includes activities, speaking practice forest to cut their own tree may be a thrilling and some homework assignments. Opportunities for interaction with that benefit from thinning trees that tend to be experience as they discover the joy of adventur- the perfect size for Christmas trees. Removing native speakers may take place. No text required; hand-outs will be ing out together into the forest.” these trees in designated areas helps other trees used. A dictionary is not required but helpful: University of Chicago Spanish/English Dictionary available at the Bookworm. The Forest Service decided to move permit grow larger and can open areas that provide for- sales to Recreation.gov as an added conveni- age for wildlife. Register online at: https://western.edu/academics/ ence for visitors, as well as provide an alterna- For more information on the GMUG visit: extended-studies/#courses tive to in-person transactions at offices that may https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/gmug/home. NOTICE

Gunnison County is currently accepting letters of interest for the vacancies listed below. Food for Fines and Letters of interest will be accepted until Monday, December 21st at 5:00 pm via: Gunnison County Administration Office Holiday Food Drive Mail: 200 E. Virginia Avenue, Gunnison CO 81230 happening now! Fax: (970) 641-3061 Email: [email protected] Online: http://www.gunnisoncounty.org/boardapp Drop off non-perishable food items at either library to have your ﬁnes Please provide all contact information with your letter, including an email address. You may request more information by calling (970) 641-7600. waived or simply pay it forward.

Board/Commission Vacancies All collected items will be distributed Gunnison Valley Health Board of Trustees 1 by Gunnison Country Food Pantry. Colorado River Water Conservation Board 1

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“We recognize that housing is a really want to work with our valley partners. Col- INVEST IN A FUTURE THAT MATTERS regional issue” laboratively, we can put together the resources to create a very effective program,” said Russ. If Mt. The next economy will be Green. [ BY KENDRA WALKER ] Crested Butte decides to contribute funds, their We offer Portfolio Management that will match your investments with your values. amount would be at their discretion, he said. In an effort to provide more affordable housing The Mt. Crested Butte council gave the part- Call (303) 674-3130 options for local workers, the town of Crested Butte nership an initial thumbs-up. www.sorensenfinancial.com is pursuing an “InDeed” deed restriction purchase “I love the idea of getting involved with this program from existing housing stock, and is look- and figuring it out,” said council member Steve Sorensen Financial Management, LLC is an investment advisor registered with the CO ing for partners to bring the program to fruition in Morris. Division of Securities and only transacts business in those states where it has filed the north valley. The Mt. Crested Butte Town Coun- “This is within what we wanted to accomplish proper notice if required. cil is interested in collaborating, and discussed the with some of our STR [short-term rental] dollars. idea with Crested Butte’s community development We need to have an internal conversation to see if director Troy Russ during their December 1 meet- there is a certain percentage of the fund we can use,” ing. said council member Roman Kolodziej. Mt. Crested CRESTED BUTTE SKI AREA CLINIC “We all know the housing challenges in the Butte has a 2.9 percent excise lodging tax on short- valley,” said Russ. “We recognize that housing is a term rentals and hotels, with the funds designated regional issue.” for affordable housing projects. “I would hope In the north valley, the median home price is that we’re not just creating another governmental $864,940; however, the median per capita income is entity that’s going to cost a lot of money to run,” only $37,603. With the growing income disparities Kolodziej added. between housing costs and incomes, the north val- “Do you foresee us prioritizing rentals over ley currently holds 42 percent of the jobs but only owner-occupied?” asked council member Lauren 23 percent of the employees actually live in the Koelliker. north valley. “We need our employees to live in the “That’s where Crested Butte would suggest is north end of the valley,” said Russ. the most strategic way,” said Russ. Of the 4,393 total housing units in the north val- Jennifer Kermode of the Gunnison Valley Keep our hospital beds open! ley, about 45 percent of those are owner-occupied Regional Housing Authority (GVRHA) chimed but only 7 percent are deed-restricted units, said in, saying, “I think this is a great program. Troy Covid-19 PCR Testing In-House Russ. With an InDeed program, public resources has done a phenomenal job in putting the initial could be utilized to purchase deed restrictions on draft together. It’s certainly an important tool in existing buildings. “When you look at those hous- the toolbox for us to have. The housing authority ing stocks it starts to make more sense,” said Russ. is certainly supportive of seeing this program de- Flu shots still available “We think it’s a far more feasible and valid program velop.” to develop in the north valley.” “It sounds like we have some interest in pursu- Crested Butte has looked at existing InDeed ing this with you, Troy,” said mayor Janet Farmer. programs in Vail and Summit County, where the Russ said the town is working to solicit part- M-F 8:30-4:30 program pays the property owner between 10 per- ners over the next couple months. In addition to cent and 20 percent of the property’s value to place Mt. Crested Butte, Crested Butte’s goal is to partner 970-349-2677 a deed restriction on it to preserve it for local work- with Gunnison County, the Valley Housing Fund Appointments and Walk-ins Welcome ers. and the GVRHA toward the InDeed program. Located next to the Brown Lab Pub at the Crested Butte Ski Area Clinic Crested Butte has committed $50,000 each year Partnership meetings would tentatively take place Tom Moore, M.D. Betsy Owens, PA-C. Laird Cagen, M.D. for the next five years to an InDeed program, but February through June 2021 for a potential project is looking for additional funding resources. “We launch in Fall 2021. CB Museum raffle is on through December The Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum announces WINTER HOURS its Holiday History Raffle, featuring a week’s stay in Kailua- 9AM-8PM Kona Hawaii, a week’s stay in Molokai Hawaii, a custom pair of ROMP skis, a $500 cash prize, a $100 Crested Butte Personal Chef’s dinner, a $100 Speckled Goose dinner and a Museum membership package. With these great prizes, you can’t afford not to buy a raffle ticket. Tickets are $5.50 for one or $26 for six and can be purchased at crestedbuttemuseum.com or by visiting the museum at 331 Elk Avenue, through December 30. The raffle pull will be held December 30 at 5:30 p.m.

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Town staff conducted an extensive stakeholder and community outreach effort to gather input on the Martens’ proposal, which included the Crested Butte Land Trust, the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association, High Country Conservation Advo- cates, Trout Unlimited and Western Colorado University. There was also a Paradise Park Neighborhood meeting at the Rec Path Bridge and there were two community-wide meetings to clarify the proposal and gather feedback. Many of the comments from the community were in opposi- ELK PARTY: A massive herd of elk was recently seen on the private land between Highway 135 and Jack’s tion to the proposal and the impact a re-route would have on the Cabin Cutoff. They were not practicing much social distancing. photo by Nolan Blunck already bustling Paradise Park neighborhood and the Martens have decided to delay a formal hearing with the Town Council regarding their initial proposal. However, they are not withdraw- ing their request to move the trail access. The hope is to further consider their proposal and potentially modify it before returning to council at a future date. Town staff noted that the community and the Martens appear to be aligned on several issues and, as a result, a few ideas are moving forward after a discussion among council members. These solutions include improved pedestrian/bicyclist safety; eliminating dog presence on McCormick Ranch Road; reducing The Center’s new theater and film projector. impacts of the Rec Path Slate River put-in on the Paradise Park Neighborhood; and the importance of continued protection of Trailhead Children’s Museum, Family Film Presenter wildlife and wetland resources. The town and the Martens will coordinate the planning, design and construction of a user gate where the pavement becomes a dirt trail. The gate will accommodate pedestrians and bicycles, to be paid for by the McCormick Ranch HOA with contribution from the Martens. The town will provide new cattle guards this spring. Crested Butte community development director Troy Russ explained to council members that the road formerly had gates, which were eventually abandoned. The new one, he said, might help establish better practices, as it would bar vehicles from driving down the dirt road but still allow access for bikes and people. “Do you think right now it’s more about replacing the cattle visitors guards and putting in a gate there?” asked ouncil member Mona Merrill. “I think for now they are very interested in going further, but they are also very interested in monitoring and managing the ceramacists number of dogs on their property. So right now they want to see how that goes…so they are sort of on hold right now,” replied Russ. Merrill said her main concern was that the gate be welcoming to the public. residents Russ said the town will also work to make sure that “our rights to that trail are not compromised with that gate.” bus drivers The town will utilize its new traffic camera to monitor dog use on McCormick Ranch Road next summer. part-time residents The town will also organize a Lower Slate River Working Group to coordinate the planning, design, and construction of the new Aperture Slate River put-in in the winter and spring of 2021 on Pyramid Avenue. The Martens have agreed to participate in that working group. The town will also help coordinate the river- bank restoration with the SOAR Build Project and Rec-Path Slate River access improvements to be done with Crested Butte Nordic Center in the fall of 2021 and summer of 2022. The outreach process has also shown that the Martens and some community groups do not agree on several issues. As noted in a memo from town staff, these disagreements include the desirability of continued recreational public use on McCormick Ranch Road and the Boardwalk; documented human impact on wildlife; the adequacy of the Martens’ proposed replacement trail route along the north side of their property in lieu of continued public use of McCormick Ranch Road for recreational purposes; and what provisions in the Verzuh Annexation Agreement allow for concerning seasonal trail closures. In the interim, while the Martens work toward a new or modified proposal, public pedestrian and bicycle access (without dogs) along McCormick Ranch Road will remain unchanged in 2021. Town manager Dara McDonald said the Martens will aban- don the gate between Verzuh and McCormick Ranch after install- The Center is a place for everyone. ing one at the new location. The Boardwalk Trail access will undergo a usual seasonal closure in 2021 for wildlife nesting; and the Martens may formalize a request to the town to close the Boardwalk Trail longer than the seasonal allowance identified in the Annexation Agreement. This closure, if agreed to, would allow the wildlife study by Western Colorado University to be continued and potentially expanded to document human impacts specific to Verzuh Ranch. While the Martens have maintained that the Annexation Agreement provides for potential seasonal closures of recreational trail use of McCormick Ranch Road, the town staff memo states, “At this time they do not intend to pursue the same in 970.349.7487 crestedbuttearts.org 2021, provided that dog monitoring and enforcement continue as outlined above.”

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ther direction. Students in Gunnison and Earlier this year, Governor Crested Butte still have the op- Polis extended kudos to the Gun- tion for online learning with the nison Watershed School District district’s Pathways program. Ap- for its Return to School Handbook. The thorough health protocols and 1472 Gothic Road | Crested Butte TBD Highway 135 20 Whetstone | Mt. Crested Butte sanitization efforts outlined in the 4 Beds | 4 Baths | 3,523 SF | 2 Car Gar 111.4 acres | Elevated acreage with 360° 6 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 4,267 SF | Premium risk reduction toolkit are being fol- .28 acres | Surrounded by 140 acres views of the entire valley | No covenants Views | Spacious Deck | Recent Updates lowed and have kept RE1J open $2,995,000 $2,950,000 $2,450,000 since August, said Nichols. As of Tuesday, December 8, the district has seen a total of 25 positive I am so happy COVID-19 cases, 268 negative and that the kids in 15 pending tests since the first day of school. this valley are not “I’m honored to have been se- going to be part lected to the task force to do this work but it’s not about me, it’s 657 Ridge Road | Skyland Treasury Liquors/The Store & Deli | Mt. CB 301 Belleview Ave Units 6C, 6D, 6E | CB of what is being 1.74 acre wooded home-site with expansive Lucrative business opportunity | Located on 3 Separate Commercial Ofﬁce Spaces w/ because of our teachers, students, called the ‘lost views and a birdseye view of the golf course. the main thoroughfare | Next to bus stop Access to Deck, Common Bath, & Lounge Area parents, and our community $997,000 $400,000 $400,000 generation’ due to and how we are all committed to the pandemic. keeping this good thing going,” said Nichols. “We’re all engaged. Leslie Nichols Teachers are working as counse- lors and custodians and nurses, Superintendent - Gunnison plus they’re teaching and kids are Watershed School District learning. She concluded, “I am so happy that the kids in this valley 1626 Red Mountain Ranch | Red Mtn Ranch 662 Country Club Drive | Skyland 285 Neville Way | CB South are not going to be part of what is 35+ acre parcel | Private Building Site 2.10 acres | Quiet Cul De Sac | Trail Access .44 acres, Jaw dropping views and Driveway To Be Installed | Views of CB Panoramic Mountain Views gently sloping building site, being called the ‘lost generation’ $395,000 $332,000 $159,000 proximately 200 students are en- due to the pandemic. The remote rolled in Pathways and Nichols learning that we did pull together said that over the course of the in the spring far exceeded what semester, between 10 and 20 kids happened around the state. We are have returned to in-person learn- making potentially a lifetime of Maggie Dethloff ing. Looking into next semester, impact on our students in not los- Broker Associate the number of kids moving from ing out on academics and in-per- c 970.209.7880 online learning to in-person and son socializing and development [email protected] vice versa is about dead even, with in school. It’s a value difficult to CrestedButteNow.com about 35 to 40 kids moving in ei- even put words on.”

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18 | December 11, 2020 WEEKLWEEKLYY Crested Butte News Mountain Roots holiday markets and programs Virtual Holiday Maker’s Market Mountain Roots holiday free produce market The Crested Butte Maker’s Mar- Clay by local potter Luisa Naughton, ket is virtual this year! Shop online Alice & Lois home textiles by local Saturday, December 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fairgrounds with your favorite Crested Butte creative Melissa Fenlon, One Tribe The longer we endure the pandemic, the harder it is for many of us to make ends meet, makers and artists. Explore this Threads by local Laci Wright, Opal and the more important it is to maintain health and wellness. Mountain Roots is hosting a year’s virtual Market at crestedbut- Orbit handwoven beaded jewelry free produce market Saturday, December 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fred Field Center temakersmarket.com and Shop the by Hillary Moore, John Fellows (Fairgrounds) for people in need. Pre-packaged boxes containing an assortment of fresh Makers page and consolidate your original hand carved block prints, fruits and vegetables will be distributed in a drive-through style. Walk-ups are also welcome. purchases into one easy stop at the Daydreams and Joy clay jewelry by Masks are required. We will maintain physical distancing and adhere to all county safety market’s Sunday afternoon pickups. Carolyn Huresky, Buckel Family protocols. Donations and volunteers are also being accepted through the Mountain Roots The market is open now through Wine, Mountain Rose Studio crystal website. December 13. jewelry and sustainable candles All orders from all makers by Stacey Donaldson, Made in the Mountain Roots holiday $0-30 supper program received before Fridays at midnight Mountains jewelry by Kelly Frimel, Order through December 20. Delivery Wednesday, December 23 will be available for pick-up on the Bramble and Bloom wreaths and If you or someone you know is struggling due to the impacts of COVID, Mountain Roots following Sunday afternoon from 2 dried floral arrangements, and Jasey would like to bring warmth, joy and nourishment into the homes of families in need this to 5 p.m. at Chopwood Mercantile. Faulkner Design, paper products, holiday season. These family-style suppers are prepared in partnership with local restau- The Sunday pickups will be offered hand painted signs and more. rants, and contain a main course, two sides and a salad, and serve four people. Meals can through Sunday, December 13. Check out crestedbuttemakers- be ordered on the Mountain Roots website, mountainrootsfoodproject.org. Orders may be This year’s makers include: LK market.com to shop these makers. placed through Sunday, December 20, available on a pay-what-you-can basis from $0-$30. Meals will be delivered to homes Wednesday, December 23. Volunteers are needed for delivery—contact [email protected] if interested. Shop Local Holiday Walk Saturday The Inaugural Shop Local Holiday Walk on Elk Avenue will be held on Saturday, December 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In a year when so many businesses have been challenged to act creatively to sustain their livelihoods, the Inaugural Shop Local Holiday Walk will offer community members and visitors the opportunity to shop in a festive and safe environment while supporting local businesses. The event is being organized by Studio West, Jamie’s Jerky, Revive IV Hydration, Secret Stash Pizza and Bonez Mexican Restaurant. Many of the local businesses will be offering special deals as SCHEDULE A TOUR NOW! part of the event. And Santa is expected make an appearance on 970-251-5439 Elk! In addition to many favorite brick and mortar establishments, WASHA.COM distanced space will be provided in Bonez Mexican Restaurant for smaller and online local businesses. Collectively, this will create rich and diverse options for keeping holiday shopping local and meaningful. In keeping with Crested Butte tradition, costumes and holiday dress is encouraged and Santa will be making appearances up and down Elk Avenue. There will be free hot chocolate at the Secret Stash, free cider at Talk of the Town and Chopwood Mercantile, music and much more. To keep this community experience extremely safe, social distancing and masks will be required. Crested Butte businesses are invested in the wellbeing of this community and hope to continue to serve you throughout this holiday season. If your business is interested in participating, Watch them grow at Wah’-shă please email [email protected]. GAC holds virtual pre-recorded concert: A Musical Winter Wonderland ‘Tis the time for wonder, in- Wilson, singers will have the spiration and merriment. Get in opportunity to rehearse from the spirit of the season with A afar, and record their final Musical Winter Wonderland, a performances. Instrumental pre-recorded collection of songs and non-singing performances WAH’-SHĂ ACADEMY Modern, holistic education nestled sung by socially distanced (i.e., poems, monologues) are 273 GILLESPEY AVE., in a mountain setting. CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH local community members, welcome as well. Ticket holders CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH presented by the Gunnison Arts will receive a link to watch the Center on Friday, December 11 concert at home. Tickets are $15 CRESTED BUTTE • COLORADO 970-251-5439 WASHA.COM at 7 p.m. per household and $13 for Gun- Under the direction of Julia nison Arts Center members.

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www.crestedbuttespersonalchefs.com ADOPT A FAMILY The Holidays are upon us and it is time for GIVING! Adopt A Family is an anonymous program, through Oh Be Joyful Church, in which families in need are “adopted” by local families and organizations. The adopting families or companies provide Christmas gifts (needs and wants) for families who can benefit from Adopt a Familythis isassistance. an anonymous The names ofprogram, adoptees do through remain anonymous. Oh Be JoyfulIf youChurch, know a familyin which that is families in need of assistanceneeding this assistance Christmas, are or you would like to Adopt-A -Family for Christmas, please“adopted” contact by Rosalind local families (918) and 645-2109 businesses.The for more adopting details. PHOTOVOICE: On Friday, December 4, Mountain Roots Food Project screened a short film, shared stories, families or businesses provide Christmas gifts (needs and and held a gallery display of Photovoice with photography by Margaret Morgan. Mountain Roots asked people what their food situation is like at home—during the pandemic and prior—to learn more about wants) for the families who can benefit from this assistance. households surrounding their nutrition, health habits, food sources, and if they feel like they are able to pro- If you know a family that is in need of assistance this Christmas, vide for their own families. Mountain Roots believes everyone should have access to healthy food, regardless or you would like to Adopt-A-Family for Christmas, of their economic situation. It’s a basic human right. photo by Nolan Blunck Please contact Rosalind [email protected] for more details. 16th annual Backcountry Film Festival comes to the Gunnison Valley GUNNISON COUNTY Gunnison Val- LANDFILL HOURS ley: Calling all “go big or go home” winter enthusi- Please be advised that Saturday asts! Get ready to get goosebumps hours at the Gunnison County Landfill while you “Ooh!” and “Ahh!” at the will change effective 12/14/20. The impact and impor- Landfill willONLY BE OPEN THE FIRST tance of our winter SATURDAY OF THE MONTH wildlands through after this collection of December 14, 2020 through March of short films. The 16th 2021. If you have any questions please annual Winter do not hesitate to contact Gunnison Wildlands Alli- ance Backcountry County Public Works Department at Film Festival will show on Friday, 970-641-0044. December 18 in our first-ever virtual screening cinematic adventure courtesy photo experience. All proceeds will sure to inspire both the local benefit High Country Conserva- backcountry and general tion Advocates. communities. Winter Wildlands nual Backcountry Film Festival CRESTED BUTTE High Country Conserva- Alliance is a national non-profit national tour. All funds raised tion Advocates protects the organization dedicated to pro- directly benefit local projects FIRE PROTECTION health and natural beauty of the moting and preserving winter and programs that perpetuate land, rivers, and wildlife in and wildlands and a quality human- access and stewardship of public DISTRICT around Gunnison County now powered snow sports experience lands. and for future generations. on public lands. Adventure, environment Produced each year as a By partnering with groups and climate, youth outdoors, ski celebratory, backcountry com- like High Country Conservation culture—you’ll find it all in this munity event by the Winter Advocates at a local level, the award winning lineup. Wildlands Alliance, the 16th An- Winter Wildlands Alliance raises Purchase Tickets at hccacb. nual Backcountry Film Festival funds for these groups and org. Tickets are good until De- film line-up is full of snowy, communities through the an- cember 31, 2020.

Writing Through the Changes ARE CBFPD FIRE TRUCKS RED? They are now! In the early days the CBFPD bought mostly Celebrate the Winter and Summer Solstices us a positive outlet for our creativity and self- used equipment in whatever color it came. Beginning in the and the Spring and Fall Equinoxes by creating a expression while establishing a regular rhythm of late 1970s there was a trend to paint fire trucks lime yellow to improve visibility. In the 1990s we switched to a white color space of pause in the Writing Through the Chang- journaling, meditation and nature and community connection practices through each of our year’s with a lime stripe. As of 2019 the new trucks are red with an es course, offered by local author and educator anthracite gray top, a nod to our coal mining heritage. Molly Murfee. seasonal markers. Delve into each season’s metaphorical signifi- Emphasis is placed on disconnecting from WHAT DOES A FIRE TRUCK COST? cance and symbolism to cultivate connections to technology and obligation and intentionally Fire apparatus can range in price from $80,000 to over $1M. self, nature, and community. Reflect and center; carving out quiet space for yourself at these four • A typical fire engine costs about $700,000. support your mental, emotional and spiritual pivot points, establishing meaningful and per- • An ambulance costs about $240,000. health; energize your creativity; and foster ground- sonal ritual and celebration for every season. Take • Most of our vehicles have a 10 to 20-year service life. ing and nurturing relationships to your home the full year, or select an individual season. As a place. self-directed course, materials become available cbfpd member spotlight Writing Through the Changes unlocks the online, then you can work on the activities when cathartic and inspirational potential of writing and where you want, for however long you desire. Randy Felix and time outdoors in establishing personalized There are no scheduled Zoom, chat, forum or in- Captain ceremony to navigate difficult times—in our indi- person requirements. Register by December 14 in vidual worlds of life shifts and transitions, as well preparation for the Winter Solstice on December web: CBFPD.org phone: (970)349-5333 as in our collective world—as our internal “sea- 21. Information and registration at www.molly- facebook: CrestedButteFireProtectionDistrict sons” rise and fall with the external ones. It gives murfee.com/writing-through-the-changes. TUNE IN

D BU ESTE TTE R NE Give us your two E C W H S T ’ cents on the best wares, attitudes + services in Crested Butte!

How to vote All you have to do is head to crestedbuttenews.com, look for the Best of the Butte button and start voting OR find the link on our Facebook page. This past year has been an interesting one, so let’s hear some favorites.

Best coffee joint Best uber-athlete

Best breakfast joint Best ski run

Best waitron Best ski tuner

Best customer service Best board tuner

Best sandwich Best bike tuner

Best happy hour Best KBUT DJ

Best veggie dish Best hair stylist

Best ethnic food Best nickname

Best fine dining Best local non-profit

Best burger Best local musician/band

Best pizza Best “live” music venue

Best dessert Most notorious town character

Best place for a first date Best local rumor

Best bang for the buck Best local event

Best bar Most important local issue

Best bartender Best Zoom event

Best cocktail Best new quarantine hobby

Best strain Favorite COVID Critter

Best skier Best thing about CB

Best snowboarder Thanks for voting! Because of COVID-19 there are no Best of the Butte boxes around town this year - we encourage everyone to VOTE using our online survey. If you prefer the old-school way we understand! Please fill this out and drop it off in the Best of the Butte Box that is outside the entrance to the CB News office at 301 Belleview on the back side of the building.

Results will be published in the January 1 issue. Voting deadline is Sunday, December 27 at 5 p.m. Remember, play fair. One ballot per person. Look for the Best of the Vote online at CrestedButteNews.com Butte button!

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Crested Butte town league hockey set for 2021 Registration open, refs in place

[ BY THAN ACUFF ] Gunnison fall adult league is start- Butte town league season ing their playoffs this week and is currently open and While cases of COVID-19 that has gone smoothly, helping Buckhanan is not really nationwide seem to be on the rise, to keep confidence high regarding sure what numbers will Gunnison County continues to the winter leagues. look like for the season. buck the national trend and the “That’s all been fine,” says “Gunnison fall league Crested Butte town league hockey Buckhanan. “We’re eight weeks in saw a 30 percent drop, season is looking good to go. and had no positive cases. We’ve which we sort of expected, “Business as usual,” says West limited numbers to 25 on the so we might see the same Elk Hockey Association executive ice and will do the same for the in Crested Butte and only director Wendy Buckhanan. Crested Butte league.” have six teams but we’ll Buckhanan explains that the Registration for the Crested see,”she says. Players who register will have an photos by Nolan Blunck option to get some insur- format remains up in the air. we’re excited,” says Buckhanan. ance if the season is Teams will be limited to 10 players “We still have two officials in Gun- forced to cancel so and WEHA is trying to figure out nison willing to drive up once a Buckhanan encour- the COVID correct way to do the week if needed but if we have six ages everyone and draft. that should be enough to cover all anyone thinking of The one mystery that has been three nights.” playing to go ahead laid to rest, though, is officials. Flooding at the rink has and sign up. For years, the question of officials started and the season is slated to “Register and available to work Crested Butte start on Monday, January 4 with keep your fingers town league games has always games Mondays, Wednesdays and crossed it will hap- been in question. This year, Buck- Thursdays, “barring any crazi- pen,” says Buck- hanan put out the call again and ness.” hanan. six players signed up and are do- To register or find out more There will be ing all of the necessary work to get information about the Crested some limits to teams licensed as hockey officials. Butte town league hockey season though and the draft “They’ve stepped up and go to wehockey.org.

COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY calendar THTHURSDAY,URSDAY, DECEMBER 10–WEDNESDAY,10–WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1166 • Butte Bucks are on sale at the CB/Mt. CB Chamber of Commerce and accepted • 4-5:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Garage open for shoppers and donations. • 3-4:30 p.m. Guided Historic Walking Tour with the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage at local businesses thru Dec. 13, cbchamber.com. • 5 - 9(ish) p.m. Open Door at the Daily Dose Café & Lounge, 330 Elk Ave., unit C. Museum, crestedbuttemuseum.com. • KBUT’s Online Holiday Auction thru Dec. 17, kbut.org • 5-6 p.m. Oh Be Joyful/Gunnison Food Pantry Food Bank at 625 Maroon Ave. 970- • Holiday Makers Market at Buckel Family Wine, thru Dec. 19 from 2-7 p.m. , 349-6237. (1st Thursday of the month) SUNDSUNDAYAY 1133 [email protected]. • 6-7:30 p.m. Poetry + Wine! at the Center for the Arts, crestedbuttearts.org. • 9 a.m. Oh Be Joyful Worship Service at 625 Maroon Ave., RSVP to reserve a spot at • Holiday Market at the Gunnison Arts Center 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Dec. 3-24. • 7 p.m. History at Home: An online series with the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage ohbejoyfulchurch.org/rsvp. • All Crested Butte businesses are encouraged to light up their storefronts every Museum (series runs thru March 25), crestedbuttemuseum.com. • noon-6 p.m. Crested Butte Avalanche Center’s 2nd annual Holiday Tree Sale next to evening at 6 p.m. for Light Up The Nights this season. FRIFRIDAYDAY 1111 Ace Hardware in Crested Butte, cbavalanchecenter.org. THTHURSDAYURSDAY 1100 • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Crested Butte Library open to the public. 349-6535. MONDAYMONDAY 1414 • 9-10:30 a.m. Guided Historic Walking Tour with the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage • 3-6 p.m. Crested Butte Avalanche Center’s 2nd annual Holiday Tree Sale next to Ace • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Crested Butte Library open to the public. 349-6535. Museum, crestedbuttemuseum.com. Hardware in Crested Butte, cbavalanchecenter.org. • 4 p.m. Center for the Arts Tours, register at crestedbuttearts.org. • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Crested Butte Library open to the public. 349-6535. • 5 - 9(ish) p.m. Open Door at the Daily Dose Café & Lounge, 330 Elk Ave., unit C. • 4:30-7 p.m. Watercolor & Wine: Winter Series at the Center for the Arts, crestedbut- • 6 p.m. Movie Night at the Center sponsored by The Trailhead Children’s Museum: Elf tearts.org. The Crested Butte Bank will continue to facilitate emergency plays in the new Steddy Theater, crestedbuttearts.org. funds for our community, and offer flexibility to our customers. • 6:30 p.m. Movie of the Month Club Family Series, live on Zoom with the Gunnison TUESDAYTUESDAY 1155 We recognize that we do not control all aspects of those Arts Center. • 9-10:30 a.m. Guided Historic Walking Tour with the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage • 7 p.m. A Musical Winter Wonderland: A Virtual Pre-recorded Concert with the Gunni- Museum, crestedbuttemuseum.com. processes, but we do control how we communicate with you, son Arts Center online. • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Crested Butte Library open to the public. 349-6535. and how diligently we work. You have our personal commitment • 4-5:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Garage open for shoppers and donations. on those fronts including: honesty, transparency and courteous SATURDAYSATURDAY 1212 • 6-9 p.m. Canvas & Cocktails live on Zoom with the Gunnison Arts Center. service with integrity. Authentic Banking since 1910. • 10 a.m. Trust Yourself, Trust Your Voice (adults 18+) at the Gunnison Arts Center. • 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Shop Local Holiday Walk in the shops of downtown Crested Butte. WEDNESDWEDNESDAYAY 1166 calendar sponsored by • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free Microchip Clinic at PAWS, contact 970-209-3656 for an appoint- • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Crested Butte Library open to the public. 349-6535. ment. • 7-9 p.m. Weekly Figure Drawing Session at the Shaun Horne Gallery, donations • noon-6 p.m. Crested Butte Avalanche Center’s 2nd annual Holiday Tree Sale next to accepted. Ace Hardware in Crested Butte, cbavalanchecenter.org.

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UPPER GUNNISON RIVER WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT Protecting your water since 1959 • 970.641.6065 • ugrwcd.org •The next regular meeting of the UGRWCD Board is scheduled for January 25, 2021. •Blue Mesa Reservoir is currently at 48% of capacity, Taylor Park Reservoir is at 63% of capacity. •Taylor Park Releases – 82.5 cfs •Upper Gunnison Snowpack – 61 percent of average for this date •To learn more about watershed management in the Upper Gunnison Basin, please visit our website at www.ugrwcd.org.

Connecting you with the Crested Butte Lifestyle High school sports delayed Jaima Giles 970.275.9357 “We’re just going to keep kids engaged Well, now with the recent surge of COVID and give them an outlet” throughout the state, the Colorado High School Activi- [email protected] ties Association (CHSAA) announced on Monday, [ BY THAN ACUFF ] December 7 that they would be altering the schedule connectincrestedbutte.com once again. As the school year approached back in August, a “It came to a head as the COVID levels in numer- new high school sports schedule was announced to ad- ous counties increased significantly,” says Crested ANTHRACITE PLACE dress the state of affairs with COVID. The set schedule Butte/Gunnison High School athletics director Jarrod appeared spot-on and provided what appeared to Hinton. APARTMENTS be an adequate balance of activities for students and Hinton went on to explain that with so many COVID caution. counties in the Coronameter Red zone now, they have One-bedroom apartments are available to limit numbers in a gymnasium or on the ice to 10 people total. at Anthracite Place located in the heart “They can’t have anything like basketball or hockey playing with numbers like that,” says of Crested Butte! Close to the school, Hinton. grocery store, bus routes, movie theatre As a result, “season B” sports such as boys and girls basketball, boys hockey, girls swim/diving and and all that Elk Avenue has to offer, this wrestling were slated to start following the holiday is the ideal place to live! Rent is $819/ break on January 4. Now, all that has been pushed back, with practices starting on January 25 and com- month and includes heat and hot water. petition opening on February 1. Must be approved through the Housing The move will have a rippling effect on the rest of the sports seasons as well, as season C sports Authority prior to move-in. such as volleyball and boys soccer will not start until March 15 and finish May 8. Furthermore, the final season, season D, which includes girls soccer, boys Email Chris Peterson at lacrosse, track and field and baseball, was pushed [email protected] to get more back to May 3 and will conclude June 26. information and request an application. While so many counties statewide are at the Red level, Gunnison County has bucked the trend statewide and remains in the Blue. Therefore, while schools in counties that are currently Red must halt all activities for the most part, Crested Butte and Gunnison High Schools can continue to practice. “We’re in a place where we are one of the best in the state,” says Hinton. “We can still hold work- outs because of where our county is right now and that could give us a leg up, I suspect. Our county has been doing great and we should be proud of that as a county and a school district. We’re just going to keep kids engaged and give our kids an outlet.” Colorado Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible hard working Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. Stay warm this winter, call Gunnison County Department of Health and Human Services to apply at 970.641.3244

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10k option. We will also have 1k NORDINORDICC nnewsews and 3k races for kids. You must BY LAURA PUCKETT DANIELS, CBNC pre-register online, but you’ll pay $10 in person when you pick up New programs beginning, their passes before December 18 your bib Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Tips for COVID skiing to avoid the holiday traffic. Right Nordic Center. Youth races are success now, there is little to no line at the free. More information is available We’re working out some of pick-up window, but come the on the website. the kinks in our systems. To make holidays we are expecting quite your “virtual Nordic Center” long lines. Learn to Ski for Free begins experience go more smoothly, December 17 please make all reservations (rent- Gray Hares begins Learn to Ski for Free this als, lessons and tours) at least 24 December 16 winter. Join us Thursdays through- hours in advance. This gives our Gray Hares is a group of ski- out the season for a free one-hour staff time to pull everything and ers over the age of 50 who like to beginner clinic. Clinics are from 12 have it set aside for you. You can gather for a loose group ski with to 1 p.m. Some weeks it’s a classic reserve rentals day-of if need be, like-minded people. It is a very (traditional cross-country) clinic, but the more notice you can give social group who likes to ski the and other weeks it’s skate skiing. us the faster your pick-up will be. trails, ski a little light backcountry Pick-up window at Crested Butte Nordic. photo by Nolan Blunck These clinics are for folks who If your child is in our Junior Team touring and enjoy an occasional have a hard time skate or classic Programs, you do not have to re- potluck. They meet on Wednes- email address to the leader Jane everyone’s favorite gnomes and skiing or who have never tried serve equipment for their practices days at 9:30 until about 11:30 a.m. Banks, [email protected]. more. Shop in your PJs, and then Nordic skiing before. Participants through Gearo. The coaches will Most of us classic ski, but skating we’ll put together your order so must sign up at least 24 hours in pull it each week. However, you technique is always welcomed Crested Butte Nordic online it’s ready for pick-up at the Nordic advance. Each lesson has a maxi- do need to reserve your Masters as well. The first outing will be shop Center. mum of eight participants and is equipment for your Masters ses- Wednesday, December 16 at 9:30 Stock up on gifts for the open to skiers ages 18 and over. sions. We suggest you reserve the a.m. to ski the Magic Meadows. If Nordic skier in your life through First Citizens Race is this Registration for all the Ski for Free whole season ASAP so you don’t that’s not open yet, they’ll meet at Crested Butte Nordic’s new weekend clinics is now open. miss out on sizes. the Nordic Center. Masks or dou- online retail shop. Check out the Saturday, December 12 we’re The Nordic Center is located bled buffs are required, along with “Shop” button in the menu on the hosting the first citizens race in at 2nd and Whiterock in down- Please pick up your season distancing of six feet. Please pick CBNordic.org web page. We have the Alley Loop Race Series. This town Crested Butte. Please reserve pass by December 18 up your ski pass prior to Decem- Swix ski jackets and pants, a wide weekend’s race will be held up all day passes, rentals, lessons We strongly encourage all ber 16. If you would like to join the variety of gloves, glide and kick on the Bench. All races will be and services at least 24 hours in season passholders to pick up Gray Hares, please forward your wax, waxing tools, sunglasses, Skate, but you can choose a 5k or advance at cbnordic.org. BABACKCOUNTRYCKCOUNTRY nonotestes BY EVAN ROSS, FORECASTER, CRESTED BUTTE AVALANCHE CENTER

Let’s talk about Rex. Rex is a mellow fellow. He pro- have a low avalanche hazard. Dry loose avalanch- motes a calm atmosphere, and I’m not afraid to admire his es, or sluffing, is about all we’ve had to talk about above-average level of hotness. The thing about Rex, he’s in the avalanche forecasts, lately. got one major character flaw in my book. Remember how These particular facet sluffs are small in size, Moses parted the ocean? Well, Rex was around back then start slow and take time to accumulate mass as too, and thought that was a pretty neat trick. So Rex de- they descend steep northerly-facing slopes. While cided to pick up the last name “Block” and do a spin-off of this weak snowpack is thin, there is actually fairly the Moses-Ocean thing. Wherever in the world Rex Block good snow coverage across our forecast area. This decides to stand, he now parts the flow of global weather is a bit unfortunate for the avalanche conditions and storms around him. later this winter. Once it starts snowing again, The start of December has largely been characterized we will be talking about this widespread layer by a Rex Block weather pattern. Rex has been hanging over of weak snow and the growing persistent slab the western United States and sending those snowstorms avalanche problem that forms on top. Thankfully far to our north or over to the eastern U.S. This weather Rex’s best friend is Mr. Sun. While we’re high and pattern has left us high and dry. Ice skaters and fat bikers dry, let’s all keep our fingers crossed that the sun courtesy photo are celebrating, while backcountry skiers and snowboard- continues to melt away this layer of snow from more and ers are sitting idle, potentially growing into round blobs more southerly-facing slopes. Keep track of those locations be worse—back in 2012 Billy had recorded only 31 inches themselves, just like Rex. that get melted back to bare ground. Once it starts snow- of snowfall on that date. Or it could be better, like in 1985 Extended periods of dry weather and overnight cold ing again, and those slopes get enough snow to ride, that’s when he had recorded 212 inches of snow by December 5. temperatures are not kind to a shallow snowpack. We are where I’ll be headed to potentially avoid those early winter I like to think of it this way: if it’s not snowing now, then watching widespread persistent weak layers form in the persistent slab avalanches. it will just snow more later. Word down at the skating rink backcountry. This weak snow now comprises the whole As of December 5, billy barr recorded 42.5 inches of is that my friend DEEPcember is going to start establish- snowpack in many areas. In the avalanche world, when snowfall this winter, with a snowpack depth of a whop- ing herself this weekend and give old Rex Block a friendly you have weak snow over weak snow, you’ll generally ping 10 inches at his snow study plot in Gothic. It could nudge out of here.

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Dillan! day irth B SANTA’S SIDE GIG: Somehow Santa found some free time to help deliver goods to the local restaurants last y week. photo by Nolan Blunck pp a H Gunnison Valley Journal to reflect on 2020 The year 2020 has been ep- of original poetry, short stories see climate change in your ochal (and is not over yet). The and essays, photography and mind, and how do you imagine COVID pandemic and its per- prints by, for and about the peo- dealing with it personally? Are sonal, physical, economic and ple of the Upper Gunnison River there actions you’d like to see cultural impacts; the changing valleys. the whole community pursue 18 AND LIVIN’ THE DREAM! climate displaying its growing Material for the “2020” for any of these large issues? EXTRA LOVE FROM YOUR FAMILY... XOXOX power in drought, wildfire and version of the Gunnison Valley How do we transcend current hurricanes; growing tensions Journal is being collected from levels of cultural and economic over matters of equity and race; now until mid-March, through “fear and loathing”? and a seemingly endless election the Gunnison Arts Center The “2020” journal is seek- INTERNET COLORADO WANTS TO THANK THE whose national outcome shows and the Center for the Arts in ing personal stories and essays TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, THE TOWN OF MT. deep divides unresolved—it Crested Butte. The contact at the up to 1,000 words (fiction or CRESTED BUTTE AND ALL OF OUR BUSINESS has been an interesting year, in Gunnison Arts Center is Megan nonfiction), letters, poems and CUSTOMERS FOR YOUR LOCAL LOYALTY. the sense of the ironic “bless- West at megan@gunnisonarts. photography or drawings that ing”: May you live in interesting org. Brooke MacMillan, direc- will look good in black-and- times. tor of literary arts and lectures white (cost constraints). We will Adventure Wellness Pulliam Family Office While the first inclination for the Crested Butte Center for also need color photography Alpine Ortho. & Sports Wellness Red Lady Capital LLC of many of us might be to try to the Arts, is the contact for the or artwork for a cover. Up to APA LLC River Land Professional Center Casa Bella River Land Remedies forget 2020 entirely, it has really upper end of the valley: brooke@ five submissions in any of those ChopWood Rocky Mountain Trees been the kind of collective expe- crestedbuttearts.org. categories will be accepted. 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GAC presents It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Gunnison Arts Center’s him to wish he’d never been born, been, and how different the world Community Theatre invites you comes to captivating life as a live would be if he’d never been there. to begin this holiday season with 1940s radio broadcast play—com- The cast will rehearse and be a beloved American holiday plete with sound effects. Audi- socially distant performing live classic, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live ences will be in their own homes, from the Black Box Theatre stage. Radio Play by Joe Landry, live on as George is visited by the angel Tristan Buss will direct. The Zoom at 7:30 p.m. December 17- Clarence, who comes to earth on house opens 20 minutes prior to 19, 2020. Christmas Eve to help George curtain. Household Zoom tickets The story of George Bailey, a realize how many lives he has are $23 and, for GAC Members, young man whose troubles lead touched, just how blessed he has $20.

Crested Butte News December 11, 2020 | 25 20 YEARS AGOAGO ttodayoday BY NEL BURKETT

The following stories appeared ing more than 542 acres of land things such as coal stockpiling in this publication 20 years ago this east of city limits along Tomichi or meat processing could occur week. Creek south of Highway 50. with special approval on land The land will be part of 585-acre zoned “light industrial.” The Gunnison annexation gains development that includes a golf Tomichi Creek Project contains little public attention course and enough housing to some light industrial areas along By Alex Eaton increase Gunnison’s population with commercial areas. The final As the Tomichi Creek Pro- by 36 percent. ruling on the proposed PUD ject, an annexation that could in- “For western Colorado, this zoning district will be on Decem- crease the size of Gunnison by a is a very large annexation,” said ber 14. third, takes another step toward Klusmire. If the land is annexed With the December 15 dead- approval, the new planner says into the city limits then the city line for the impact report grow- she is surprised by the lack of will be responsible to provide all ing near, Klusmire says there public interest. city services, including police, are some concerns regarding the “Usually on the Western fire protection, roads, teachers, proximity of the golf course to Slope there is a lot more interest and sewer services. Tomichi Creek. Klusmire says in things that involve this much But before the city approves that possible points of opposi- growth,” said Leslie Klusmire, a the annexation, the town plan- tion could arise because of “a planner from Community Works ners want to initiate a Planned significant amount of wetlands in Paonia. She was hired by the Unit Development (PUD) zone and critical habitat… and some Gunnison Planning Commis- district for Gunnison. A PUD possible floodplain drainage sion just to work on the Tomichi is a customized zoning system issues.” Creek Project. that will ensure that the town “I always encourage people Klusmire is working on an will have more power over to find out what is going on,” impact plan for Tomichi Creek. what goes into the develop- says Klusmire. Anyone who is Klushmire says the plan is de- ment. Under the current zoning interested has the ability to come signed to determine the econom- standards, once the land is zoned in and review documents, and ic impact a development of this the town no longer has any say look at maps and applications, size will have on the city. over the land is long as the use is says Klusmire. Currently the developers, consistent with the regulations of “The most opportunity that Dick Bratton and Tom Brads- the zone. the community has to influence The Adaptive Sports Center wants to know, “Are you accessible?” bury, are in the process of annex- Under the current zones, this process is during annexa- photo by Edward Stern tion,” said Hannon. She will be holding public meetings some- Rural Health Center and The vides assistance in the health and time after the impact plan is Colorado Trust. Meike Meiss- human service sector by improv- completed and before the final ner, developmental director for ing accessibility,” said Jackson. annexation meeting on January the sports center, said Adaptive “We fund similar projects all 9, 2001. hopes to continue the project over rural Colorado.” every year so that anyone can In order to qualify for the Adaptive Sports Center works walk or wheel themselves into grant, the community must not to bring ramps to local shops more local businesses. have a population larger than By Pete Sharp The Colorado Rural Health 25,000 nor can it be a suburb of In a July survey, the Adap- Center is a not-for-profit agency one of Colorado’s metropolitan tive Sports Center discovered whose mission is to “enhance areas. that just 35 percent of Crested health care services in Colorado “The Adaptive Sports Butte’s businesses can be easily by providing information, edu- Center acknowledges that accessed by persons with physi- cation, linkages, tools and energy providing equal access takes an cal disabilities. The organization to address rural health issues.” additional effort, but it will make has since taken an active step Julie Jackson, outreach coordi- it more attractive for local and toward ensuring that the down- nator for the CRHC, explained visiting families who have fam- town Crested Butte business dis- in an interview Friday that the ily members and friends with trict will one day be accessible to organization manages between disabilities,” added Adaptive all by working to secure grants $150,000 to $200,000 annually winter intern Dave Bumgarner. for the construction of wheel- given by the Colorado Trust (a Story edited for space. chair accessibility ramps. non-profit organization in Den- Pitas in Paradise and The ver that assists other non-profit Nel Burkett is the curator at After dressing himself, Coby then walked himself on a stroll up Elk Troutfitter are the first two busi- organizations) specifically for ac- the Crested Butte Mountain Herit- Avenue. photo by Tiffany Wardman nesses to reap the benefit of a cessibility projects in Colorado. age Museum and enjoys putting the $1,000 grant from the Colorado “The center [CRHC] pro- present in the context of history. 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26 | December 11, 2020 Crested Butte News Winter Parking Regulations FREE WIWILLLL asastrologytrology Town of Crested Butte BY ROB BREZSNY ARIES hend things, and thereby trans- you found at your front door. 10 p.m. to Is it an EVEN or ODD date? (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) form the world you live in. So I All of that cash is yours, having 10 a.m. EVEN dates park on the NORTH and WEST sides According to Taoist scholar suggest you set your intention. been given to you no-strings-at- Chad Hansen, “Western philos- Vow that for the next two weeks, tached by an anonymous donor. ODD dates park on the SOUTH and EAST sides ophers have endlessly analyzed every experience will bring you a You’re in joyful shock as you and dissected a cluster of terms fresh invitation to find out some - contemplate the implications * NORTH is toward Gothic Mountain thought to be central to our thing you didn’t know before. of this miraculous gift. Your * SOUTH is toward Gunnison thinking,” such as truth, beau- VIRGO imagination floods with - fanta * EAST is toward Mt. Crested Butte Mountain ty, reason, knowledge, belief, (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) sies about how different your * WEST is toward Kebler Pass / Red Lady Mountain mind, and goodness. But he re- India’s Prime Minister Nar- life can become. Now, Sagitta- ports that they’ve never turned endra Modi was re-elected in rius, I invite you to dream up at DOWNTOWN BUSINESS AREA RESTRICTIONS their attention to a central con- 2019. During his campaign, the least three further wonderfully 2 A.M. TO 8 A.M. cept of Chinese philosophy: the Virgo-born politician arranged positive fantasies involving READ THE SIGNS POSTED ON EVERY BLOCK! Tao, which might be defined as to be photographed while wear- good financial luck. That’s the the natural, unpredictable flow ing the saffron robes of a -Hin medicine you need right now. of life’s ever-changing rhythms. du priest and meditating in an CAPRICORN I think that you Aries people, austere Himalayan cave. Why (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) more than any other sign of the did he do it? To appeal to reli- Boisterous Capricorn novelist zodiac, have the greatest poten- gious voters. But later it was Patricia Highsmith (1921–1995) tial to cultivate an intuitive sense revealed that the “cave” was in once made the following New of how to align yourselves vigor- a cozy retreat center that pro- Year’s Eve Toast: “To all the ously with the Tao. And you’re vides regular meals, electricity, devils, lusts, passions, greeds, in prime time to do just that. phone service, and attentive at- envies, loves, hates, strange de- TAURUS tendants. It will be crucial for sires, enemies ghostly and real, (APRIL 20-MAY 20) you to shun this type of fakery the army of memories, with What’s the cause of the rum- in 2021, Virgo. Your success which I do battle—may they bling at the core of your soul? will depend on you being as never give me peace.” Right now How do we explain the smoke authentic, genuine, and honest I suspect you may be tempted to and steam that are rising from as you can possibly be. Now make a similar toast. As crazy- the lower depths? From what I is an excellent time to set your making as your current chal- can discern, the fire down below intention and start getting your- lenges are, they are entertaining and the water down below are self in that pure frame of mind. and growth-inducing. You may interacting to produce an almost LIBRA even have become a bit addict- supernatural state of volatile yet (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) ed to them. But in the interests numinous grace. 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I SCORPIO ing it to you Aquarians in honor FREETOWN SHUSHUTTLETTLE! - Jun 22-Sep 2 STOP TIMES FIRST BUS LAST BUS want to be at the top of my class (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) of your tribe’s heroic efforts to EVERY 20 MINUTESOld Town – Hall 7:35 AM to 9:35 :10, PM :25, :40, :55 7:10 AM 11:40 PM Crested Butte to Mt Crested Butte but I also just want to do as best Mistletoe is a parasite that survive—and even thrive— 6th & BelleviewTIMES :14,FIR S:29,T BUS :44, :59 L AST7:14 BUS AM 11:44 PM as I can without driving myself grows on trees, weakening during the ordeals of 2020. I’m Old Town Ha4-Wayll Stop:15, :35, :55 :15, 7:35:30, AM :45, :00 9:357:15 PM AM 11:45 PM to the edge. I want to be a mys- them. 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—GUNNISON WATERSHED SCHOOL DISTRICT RE1J— REGULAR MEETING/MILL LEvy AppROvAL DECEMbER 14, 2020 ~ 5:30 pM This meeting will be conducted at Lake Conference The Superintendent recommends approval of the follow- 3. FY2020 Audit Presentation-McMahan & Room and by distance using the video conferencing ing: Associates-Paul Backes platform ZOOM. please check GWSD website for further 1. Board of Education Minutes VIII. Comments from the Public instructions. a. November 9, 2020—Regular meeting *Visitors who wish to address the Board 5:30 I. Call to Order 2. Finance IX. Items introduced by Board Members II. Roll Call Approve for payment, as presented by the Business X. Board Committee Reports III. Pledge of Allegiance Manager, warrants as indicated: a. District Accountability Committee- Mr. Taylor IV. Modifications/Approval of Agenda—ACTION ITEM a. General Account # 38401-38476 b. School Accountability Committees- Mr. Martin- V. Commendations and recognition of visitors b. Payroll Direct Deposit # 45406-45770 eau, Mrs. Mick, Mrs. Brookhart *Visitors who wish to address the Board, please 3. Personnel* c. Gunnison County Education Association Ne- make known at the beginning of the meeting via zoom or in a. Cindy McKee-Assistant Principal-CBCS gotiations- Ms. Fullmer person. b. Elaina Jauregui-Assistant Girls’ Basketball d. Gunnison County Education Association 3X3- VI. Administrative Action Summaries coach-GHS Mr. Martineau A. Mill Levy Certification presentation-Mrs.Tia Mills 4. Correspondence e. Fund 26- Mrs. Mick B. Equity Presentation - Dr. Nichols B. New Business f. Gunnison Valley Community Foundation- Mrs. C. Assessment Presentation - Mrs.Shari Sullivan- 1. First reading of policy: Mick Marshall The Superintendent recommends approval of the follow- g. Gunnison Memorial Scholarship- Mr. Taylor B. Superintendent Summary-Dr. Nichols ing: h. Health Insurance- Ms. Fullmer 1. Successful Students C. Old Business XI. Forthcoming Agendas/Meeting Dates and Times 2. Strong Employees 1. Mill Levy Certification Resolution approval— A Monday, January 11, 2021—Regular meeting 3. Engaged Community ACTION ITEM @5:30 Gunnison 4. Healthy Finances 2. Second reading of policies:—ACTION ITEM B. Monday, January 25, 2021—Amended Budget/ 5. Functional Facilities a. IKA- Grading/Assessment Systems Regular meeting @5:30 CB VII. Action Items b. JF- Admission and Denial of Admission C. Monday, February 8, 2021—Regular meeting A. Consent Grouping c. JFBA- Intra-District Choice/Open Enroll- @5:30 Gunnison Note: Items under the consent grouping are considered ment D. Monday, February 22, 2021—Work session routine and will be enacted under one motion. There will d. JFBB- Inter-District Choice/Open Enroll- @5:50 Gunnison not be separate discussion of these items prior to the time ment XII. Adjournment the board votes unless a Board Member requests an item e. JH- Student Absences and Excuses be clarified or even removed from the grouping for separate f. LBD- Relations with Charter Schools Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of December 11, consideration. g. GBI- Criminal History Record Information 2020. #121103

—REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING— DECEMbER 15, 2020 ~ 6:00 p.M. MT. CRESTED bUTTE, COLORADO DRAFT AGENDA ZOOM MEETING

for the official agenda please go to https://mtcrestedbuttecolorado.civicweb.net/ of Commerce – Carlos Velado portal/ • Posting Locations for Town Council, Planning Commissions and Downtown Develop- please note that starting January 1, 2021 Town Council, planning Commission and ment Authority Agendas – Carlos Velado Downtown Development Authority Agendas will no longer be published in the news- • Resolution No. 14, Series 2020 – A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Mt. paper. You can find the agendas on the Town website at: https://mtcrestedbuttecolo- Crested Butte, Mandating the Use of Face Coverings on CB Way – Carlos Velado rado.civicweb.net/portal/ • A Proclamation of the Town of Mt. Crested Butte Town Council Condemning Racism – CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 pM Mayor Janet Farmer ROLL CALL REpORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS pUbLIC COMMENT - Citizens may make comments on items not scheduled on the • Town Manager’s Report and Discussion Items agenda. Per Colorado Open Meetings Law, no Council discussion or action will take place • Department Head Reports and Discussion Items until a later date, if necessary. You must sign in with the Town Clerk before speaking. Com- - Community Development ments are limited to three minutes. - Finance AppROvAL OF THE MINUTES - Police Department • Approval of the December 1, 2020 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes. - Public Works CORRESpONDENCE - Clerk Report bUSINESS • Town Council Reports and Discussion Items • Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Jill Lindros – Mayor Janet Farmer EXECUTIvE SESSION – Hiring a New Town Manager - Negotiations – C.R.S. 24-6-402(4) • Ordinance 10, Series 2020 – An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Mt. (e)(1) Crested Butte, Colorado, Summarizing Expenditures and Revenues for Each Fund and ADJOURN Adopting a Budget for the Town of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado for the Calendar Year For Call In Instructions please contact Tiffany O’Connell, Town Clerk at 970-349-6632 Beginning on the First day of January 2021 and Ending on the last Day of December 2021 or [email protected] or go to www.mtcrestedbuttecolorado.us – Second Reading – Karl Trujillo If you require any special accommodations in order to attend this meeting, please • Resolution 15, Series 2020 - A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Mt. call the Town Hall at 349-6632 at least 48 hours in advance. public comment on Crested Butte, Colorado Adopting the Mill Levy for the Fiscal Year 2020, Beginning the these agenda items is encouraged. First Day of January 2021 and Ending the Last Day of December 2021 – Karl Trujillo • Professional Services Agreement with the Crested Butte/ Mt. Crested Butte Chamber Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of December 11, 2020. #121109

—GUNNISON COUNTy bOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS— pRELIMINARy AGENDA: DECEMbER 10, 2020 ZOOM MEETING

8:45 a.m. Call to order; determine quorum FEET TO CORNER NO. 1, THE POINT OF COUNTY OF GUNNISON, Zoom Meeting 9:00 a.m. Gunnison valley Collective, BEGINNING, STATE OF COLORADO. participate using the link below. LLC (bOA-20-00004) public Hearing. The EXPECTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOW- PARCEL NO. 2: Topic: Board of Adjustments Public Hearing applicant is requesting a variance from the ING TRACT OF LAND: TOWNSHIP 50 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, 12-10-20 property line setback from 40 feet to eight TOWNSHIP 50 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, N.M.P.M. Time: Dec 10, 2020 09:00 AM Mountain Time feet. The existing four-plex building was built N.M.P.M. SECTION 25: A TRACT OF LAND SECTION 25: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED (US and Canada) in 1962 and is currently eight feet from the SITUATED IN THE WL/2NE1/4, BEING A IN THE WL/2NE1/4, BEING A PORTION OF Join Zoom Meeting property line. The applicant requests to con- PORTION OF GIAMBALVO SUBDIVISION, GIAMBALVO SUBDIVISION, MORE PARTIC- https://zoom.us/j/95911209920?pwd=akRMZ struct a second story addition to expand the MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS ULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: WhDakxzTHZtZWpzS0dFZmVlQT09 existing one-bedroom units vertically to create FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST Meeting ID: 959 1120 9920 larger units. No additional density is being COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF TRACT 4 AS SHOWN ON THE Passcode: 513931 contemplated at this time. Other structures CORNER OF TRACT 4 AS SHOWN ON GIAMBALVO SUBDIVISION PLAN RECEP- One tap mobile on the 3.44-acre property include a three- THE GIAMBALVO SUBDIVISION PLAN TION NO. 249511 ON FILE IN THE GUNNI- +13462487799,,95911209920#,,,,,,0#,,51393 bedroom single family home, a duplex with a RECEPTION NO. 249511 ON FILE IN THE SON COUNTY RECORDS OFFICE, FROM 1# US (Houston) total of four bedrooms, and a two-bedroom GUNNISON COUNTY RECORDS OFFICE, THENCE THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF +16699009128,,95911209920#,,,,,,0#,,51393 manufactured home. Located at 2050 State FROM THENCE THE NORTHEAST COR- SAID SECTION 25 BEARS SOUTH 89°24’00” 1# US (San Jose) Highway 135, Gunnison, Co. NER OF SAID SECTION 25 BEARS SOUTH EAST 2108.8 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°10’ Dial by your location Legally described as: 89°24100” EAST 2108.8 FEET; WEST 144.8 FEET ALONG THE NORTH +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) PARCEL NO. 1: THENCE NORTH 89°101 WEST 144.8 FEET LINE OF SAID TRACT 4 CORNER NO. 1 OF +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) TOWNSHIP 50 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED IN BOOK +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) N.M.P.M. 4 CORNER NO. 1 OF A TRACT OF LAND 371 AT PAGE 324 IN THE GUNNISON RE- +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) SECTION 25: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED DESCRIBED IN BOOK 371 AT PAGE 324 IN CORDS OFFICE; +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) IN THE W ½ NE ¼ BEING A PORTION OF THE GUNNISON RECORDS OFFICE; THENCE SOUTH 20°02’ WEST 171.19 FEET +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) GIAMBALVO SUBDIVISION, MORE PARTIC- THENCE SOUTH 20°021 WEST 171.19 ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT Meeting ID: 959 1120 9920 ULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID OF LAND TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; Passcode: 513931 BEGINNING AT CORNER NO. 1 (COR- TRACT OF LAND TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- THENCE SOUTH 20°02’ WEST 108.91 FEET Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ NER NO. 1, THE POINT OF BEGINNING NING; ALONG THE EAST LINE OF A TRACT OF abGQQJdUA9 BEARS NORTH 89°24’ WEST 2,108.8 FEET THENCE SOUTH 20°02’ WEST 108.91 FEET LAND DESCRIBED IN BOOK 557 AT PAGE NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all meetings THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF A TRACT OF 72 IN THE GUNNISON COUNTY RECORDS are conducted by ZOOM meeting until further 89°101 WEST 144.8 FEET FROM THE LAND DESCRIBED IN BOOK 557 AT PAGE OFFICE TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF noticed. This is a preliminary agenda; agenda NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 72 IN THE GUNNISON COUNTY RECORDS SAID TRACT OF LAND; times may be changed up to 24 hours before 25); THENCE SOUTH 20°021 WEST 382.0 OFFICE TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THENCE NORTH 89°10’ WEST 245.3 FEET the meeting date. If you are interested in a FEET TO CORNER NO. 2; THENCE SOUTH SAID TRACT OF LAND; ALONG THE SOUTH LINE TO THE SOUTH- specific agenda item, you may want to call 65°131 EAST 10 FEET TO CORNER NO. THENCE NORTH 89°101 WEST 245.3 FEET WEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT OF LAND; the Planning Department (641-0360) ahead 3; THENCE SOUTH 21°291 WEST 285.5 ALONG THE SOUTH LINE TO THE SOUTH- THENCE NORTH 00°35’ WEST 102.88 FEET of time to confirm its scheduled time. Anyone FEET TO CORNER NO. 4; THENCE SOUTH WEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT OF LAND; ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT needing special accommodations may contact 21°501 WEST 82.3 FEET TO CORNER NO. THENCE NORTH 00°351 WEST 102.88 OF LAND TO A POINT; the Planning Department before the meeting. 5; THENCE NORTH 85°001 WEST 80.2 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID THENCE SOUTH 89°10’ EAST 283.66 FEET Adjourn FEET TO CORNER NO. 6; THENCE NORTH TRACT OF LAND TO A POINT; TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, 0°351 WEST 703.2 FEET TO CORNER NO. THENCE SOUTH 89°101 EAST 283.66 FEET COUNTY OF GUNNISON, Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of 7; THENCE SOUTH 89°101 EAST 344.0 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, STATE OF COLORADO. December 11, 2020. #121102

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—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING— CRESTED BUTTE BOARD OF ZONING AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO Legals 323 BELLEVIEW AVENUE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a pub- will be held on December 22, 2020 roon Ave. in Crested Butte, Colorado, —NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING— lic hearing, which may result in the beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Crested specific information can be found CRESTED BUTTE BOARD OF ZONING AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW granting of a vested property right, Butte Town Hall located at 507 Ma- on the agenda on the Town website TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO regarding access to the virtual meet- 210 GOTHIC AVENUE ing, for the purpose of considering the following: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a public Block 16, Tract 1 of the Goodnough The application of Benjamin James hearing, which may result in the grant- Subdivision Plat in the R1C zone. Mcloughlin and Laura S. Mclough- ing of a vested property right, will be Additional requirements: lin for construction of a residential/ held on December 22, 2020 beginning - Architectural approval is required. commercial building to be located at 6:00 p.m. in the Crested Butte Town - Permission to demolish two porch at 323 Belleview Avenue, Block 39, Hall located at 507 Maroon Ave. in roofs and a portion of the South wall of North 25’ of Lots 28-29 in the C zone. Crested Butte, Colorado, specific infor- the historic residence is requested. Additional requirements: mation can be found on the agenda on (See attached drawing) - Architectural approval is required. the Town website regarding access to TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE - A conditional use permit for a resi- the virtual meeting, for the purpose of By Jessie Earley, Assistant Design dential unit in the C zone is required. considering the following: Review and Historic Preservation - A conditional waiver regarding mini- The application of Marybeth Good- Coordinator mum lot size is required; minimum nough Survivors Trust, Christopher lot size for the C zone is 2500 sf and D. Goodnough to site an addition to Published in the Crested Butte News. existing is 1250 sf. the existing historic single family resi- Issues of December 11 and 18, 2020. (See attached drawing) dence located at 210 Gothic Avenue, #121111 TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE By Jessie Earley, Assistant Design Review and Historic Preservation Coordinator

Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of December 11 and 18, 2020. #121112

—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING— CRESTED BUTTE BOARD OF ZONING AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO 319 BELLEVIEW AVENUE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, which may result in the granting of a vested property right, will be held on December 22, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Crested Butte Town Hall located at 507 Maroon Ave. in Crested Butte, Colorado, specific information can be found on the agenda on the Town website regarding access to the virtual meeting, for the purpose of considering the following: —LEGAL— The application of Edwin R. Schmidt PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that Resolution No. 23, Series 2020, was passed at public and Mary K. Schmidt for construction hearing at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Crested Butte, Colo- of a residential/commercial building to rado, on Monday, December 7, 2020: be located at 319 Belleview Avenue, Resolution No. 23, Series 2020 - A Resolution of the Crested Butte Town Council Adopt- Block 39, North 25’ of Lots 25-27 in ing the Budget and Appropriating Sums of Money for the Town of Crested Butte, Colo- the C zone. rado for the Fiscal Year Beginning the First Day of January 2021, and Ending the Last Additional requirements: Day of December 2021, Estimating the Amount of Money Necessary to be Derived from - Architectural approval is required. Revenue Sources, and Setting Forth the Total Estimated Expenditures for Each Fund. - A conditional use permit for a resi- existing is 1875 sf. Coordinator The full text of Resolution No. 23, Series 2020 is on file at the Town Offices at 507 dential unit in the C zone is required. (See attached drawing) Maroon Avenue and will be available on the Town website at townofcrestedbutte.com for - A conditional waiver regarding TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE Published in the Crested Butte News. public reading. minimum lot size is required; minimum By Jessie Earley, Assistant Design Issues of December 11 and 18, 2020. TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO lot size for the C zone is 2500 sf and Review and Historic Preservation #121113 /s/ Lynelle Stanford, Town Clerk

Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of December 11, 2020. #121107 —LEGAL— PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that Ordi- Monthly Service Charge Per Meter for able on the Town website at townof- —NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING— nance No. 29, Series 2020, was passed Water Used at a “Base Rate” to $31.00 crestedbutte.com for public reading. CRESTED BUTTE BOARD OF ZONING AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW on second reading and public hearing at Per Month Per EQR; Amending Section This ordinance shall become effective TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO a regular meeting of the Town Council of 13-1-150 of the Crested Butte Municipal five days after the date of publication. 501 WHITEROCK AVENUE/516 FIFTH STREET the Town of Crested Butte, Colorado, on Code to Increase the Monthly Service TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLO- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a public Additional requirements: Monday, December 7, 2020: Charge for Sewer Service to $40.50 Per RADO hearing, which may result in the granting - General Plan review as part of the Ordinance No. 29, Series 2020 - An Month Per EQR. /s/ Lynelle Stanford, Town Clerk of a vested property right, will be held on P.U.D. process is required. Ordinance of the Crested Butte Town The full text of Ordinance No. 29, Series December 22, 2020 beginning at 6:00 - Conditional use permits for 12 short Council Amending Section 13-1-120 2020 is on file at the Town Offices at Published in the Crested Butte News. p.m. in the Crested Butte Town Hall term rental accommodation (STRA) in of the Code to Increase the Minimum 507 Maroon Avenue and will be avail- Issue of December 11, 2020. #121104 located at 507 Maroon Ave. in Crested the T zone is required. Butte, Colorado, specific information can - Conditional use permits for two —LEGAL— be found on the agenda on the Town residential units (one ROAH, one deed- website regarding access to the virtual restricted or owner occupied) in the T PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing of the Crested Or Telephone: US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or meeting, for the purpose of considering zone is required. Butte Town Council will be on the 21st day of December +1 669 900 6833 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or the following: (See attached drawing) 2020 at 7PM on Ordinance No. 30, Series 2020: +1 929 205 6099 The application of Academy Place LLC, TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE Ordinance No. 30, Series 2020 - An Ordinance of the Webinar ID: 846 2438 3310 a Colorado Limited Liability Company By Jessie Earley, Assistant Design Crested Butte Town Council Approving for a Planned Unit Development (P.U.D) Review and Historic Preservation the Lease of a Portion of the Property at Avalanche Park TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO to site eight buildings to be located at Coordinator (Tract I & II, Eccher Ranch) to GV Solar, LLC. /s/ Lynelle Stanford, Town Clerk 501 Whiterock Avenue/516 Fifth Street, The public may connect to the meeting with the following Block 36, Tract 2, Academy Place Subdi- Published in the Crested Butte News. address: Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of December 11, vision in the T zone. Continued from the Issues of December 11 and 18, 2020. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84624383310 2020. #121105 November 24th BOZAR meeting. #121110 —LEGAL— PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public the 2018 Edition of the International +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or hearing of the Crested Butte Town Coun- Plumbing Code (IPC) And Chapter 18, +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or cil will be on the 21st day of December Article 5, Section 18-5-10, Adopting +1 929 205 6099 2020 at 7PM on Ordinance No. 31, by Reference the 2020 Edition of the Webinar ID: 846 2438 3310 Series 2020: National Electrical Code (NEC) (NFPA TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLO- Ordinance No. 31, Series 2020 - An 70®). RADO Ordinance of the Crested Butte Town The public may connect to the meeting /s/ Lynelle Stanford, Town Clerk Council Amending the Crested Butte with the following address: Municipal Code: Chapter 18, Article 4, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84624383310 Published in the Crested Butte News. Section 18-4-10, Adopting by Reference Or Telephone: US: +1 253 215 8782 or Issue of December 11, 2020. #121106

—NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT-— NOTICE is hereby given that Skyland Metropolitan District not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at of Gunnison County, Colorado (the “District”), will make final any time up to and including the time of final settlement for payment at, 350 Country Club Drive, Suite 112A, Crested the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified —NOTICE OF GUNNISON COUNTy ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL Butte, Colorado, 81224, on December 28, 2020 to Lacy statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of MEETING & ELECTION— Construction Company Ltd. (“Contractor”) for the Forest such claim, to Skyland Metropolitan District on or before the Lane and Ridge Road Waterline Project. Any person, co- date hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the The Gunnison County Electric As- and Mark Daily, respectively. Petitions partnership, association of persons, company or corporation part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim sociation’s 82nd Annual Meeting will for candidacy will be available March that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, prior to such final settlement will release Skyland Metropoli- be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 15, 2021. provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed tan District, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of 6:00 p.m. For more information call 641-3520. by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the and from any and all liability for such claim. GCEA’s Board of Director positions performance of the work contracted to be done or that sup- eligible for election are Districts 6 and Published in the Crested Butte News. plies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of December 7, currently held by Polly Oberosler Issue of December 11, 2020. #121101 in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has 11 and 18, 2020. #121108

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FRONT DESK: The WestWall Lodge 4 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT: 4 TWO GROUND FLOOR COMMERI- space available, Riverland. $800/ is looking for friendly and reliable Bed/2 Bath, 2 car garage. Large CIAL SPACES available for lease in month. Included basic utilities. FOR SALE: Land on County Road team members for the winter sea- lot on stream near CBS, pets wel- the Horseshoe Building, 5th and 970 209-3564. (1/1/15). 26. 35.11 acres with views of the son, part time. Having a positive come. Available December, Belleview. New construction, first Pinnacles and Blue Mesa. Has attitude is the main requirement. 2020. Red Oak Properties 970- class units, tall ceilings and lots of COMMERCIAL SPACE in CB South, power to land and well. Call 970- Knowledge of the area, computer 641-2219. (12/11/27). light. Good onsite parking. 829 storefront with shop bay, 1200 275-9294 for more information. skills, previous customer service and 772 square feet. One space sq.ft, $2200/mo. (12/11/pd/28). experience, and basic bartending LET US HELP YOU TAKE CARE OF for sale or lease 595 square feet. [email protected] skills are also helpful. For more info YOUR PROPERTY: Crested Butte Available January 1, 2020. m, 303-903-0771. (12/11/16). call 970-349-1280 or email front- Lodging offers hassle free, full ser- Inquiries to Bill at 209-1405 or Disclaimer: [email protected]. vices for long term and short term OFFICE FOR RENT in great down- [email protected]. town CB location with shared DUE TO THE LAYOUT OF OUR (12/11/53). rentals. Inquire with our office for (12/11/55). more information. Call 970-349- kitchenette and bathroom. CLASSIFIEDS, SOME EMAILS MAY BLACKJACK GARAGE DOOR seeks 2449 or email reserva- OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE: 400 sf., Internet and utilities are included. APPEAR WITH A HYPHEN. worker bees. Flexible hours, PT or [email protected]. shared bathrooms, kitchen. Available Dec 1st with 1 year FT depending on experience. Call (12/11/37). Private entrance and good onsite lease. $450. Please call 970-596- 970-275-8929 or email parking. Available January 2021. 9826. (12/11/29). 6 LOTS ON ELK AVE Zoned B4 resi- [email protected] FOR RENT IN GUNNISON: Very nice, Contact Tim at 970-596-0422 or dential and/or commercial, PUD . (12/11/20). quiet & secluded location. No [email protected]. ready. $1,200,000. pets. Call to apply 970-641-5174. (12/11/24). FOR SALE www.mitchellevans.com, Call BLACK TIE SKI RENTALS is currently (12/11/15). Mitch 970-349-5407. (12/11/18). hiring a part time ski tuning tech, a RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in full time rental tech, and a full FAMILY OF 4 SEEKING RENTAL in Mt. the Gunnison Meadows Mall next ORTHOPEDIC FOLDING WEDGE PIL- FENCELINE CB SOUTH LOT with out- time managerial rental tech. CB, town or CB South. Flexible to City Market. Unit #722. LOW from Bed, Bath & Beyond. 10” standing views for sale. 588 Competitive pay, flexible sched- move-in/move-out dates. We’re GunnisonMeadows.com. Rent tall x 12” wide, 16” folded, 31” Zeligman, .31 acres for $179,000. ule, positive working environment. integrated into CB community. $1,500/mo. + CAM. For more extended; like new, very clean, Call Listing Broker, Noelle Larson, Submit a resume to crestedbutte- Stable income. References avail- information, call Jordon Ringel, $35. Call 275-8910. (12/11/pd/24). Crested Butte Resort Real Estate, [email protected]. able. 512-402-4647. (12/11/26). 817-733-6947. (12/11/27). ROPE SANDALS: Brand new 970-366-2398. (12/11/26). (12/11/38). GREAT COMMERCIAL SPACE: 450 Gurkee’s, still has tags on them. PAONIA COMMERCIAL: Downtown PEAK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND VACATION RENTALS sq.ft. available Dec. 1. Private Size 6.5-7. $35. The most comfort- processing facility, cold storage SALES is looking for a detailed and entrance, upstairs, 1/2 bath. able sandal you’ll ever own! 970- locker, retail, kitchen & office organized cleaner. Must be avail- Plenty of storage space, nice win- 275-8910. (12/11/pd/21). $349,000 MLS 759002. Remedy- able weekends and holidays. SUNNY SUMMER TOWN RENTAL: dows. 3rd & Belleview in town. 2005 SUBARU HEADS: Machined, Cafe/Cocktail bar – Business only Please call our office at 970-349- Newer 4BD/2.5BA completely fur- $895/month. Call Scott 970-275- $72,000 MLS 759696. 6339. (12/11/25). nished home bordering quiet town 2.5L H4 VIN(6). $500 for the pair 0346 or gscottpfis- obo. Call for pictures and info, Retail/Restaurant $325,000 MLS park. Reasonably priced below [email protected]. (12/18/31). 768372. RESIDENTIAL Energy effi- HELP WANTED: Office Manager 970-275-9294. (12/11/pd/19). VRBO rates! Ideal location for a cient home in town over 55 Position: Full time, year-round with memorable CB summer! PRIME BASE AREA RETAIL/OFFICE CHRISTMAS CHEER at The Talk of $315,000 MLS 767330. LAND benefits. Experience required. Available June through August. SPACE: Treasury Building in Mt. CB. the Town with Ellen’s Pickles and hobby farm on 3.9 acres irrigation Send resume to PR Property 970-682-3699. (12/11/31). Space available for lease. Lower Barbi’s hand painted items on and well $249,000 MLS 764932. Management at pr- level, various sized spaces avail- Saturday, December 12 from 11- Town Commercial Lot with water [email protected]. able. Call Erica 970-846-2655 for (12/11/21). 3. (12/11/22). $119,800 MLS 767910. Patti COMMERCIAL RENTALS inquiries, more information or a Kaech, Broker Colorado Premier walk through. (12/11/32). EXPERIENCED CARPENTER WANTED Partners Realty, 970-261-6267, for multiple projects over next 2 COMMERCIAL SPACE AVAILABLE on ColoradoPremierPartners.com for years. Framing and trim work Elk Avenue. Several spots avail- more listings. (12/11/70). capabilities. 970-596-0968. able - retail and office. Available (12/11/16). now. Call for details 970-349- EMPLOYMENT 2773. (12/11/18). TOP TIER CONSTRUCTION is hiring roofers and roof laborers. No CORE LOCATION COMMERCIAL experience necessary. Will train. SPACES available for lease at 204 MASSAGE THERAPISTS & ESTHETI- Competitive pay. 970-209-2918. CIAN NEEDED: Elevation Spa is a Elk Avenue. Ground floor, 1,300 (12/11/17). sq.ft. retail space and a 2nd floor 13,000 sq.ft. luxury resort spa on 466 sq.ft. professional office Mt. Crested Butte. All sheets, book- WEEKEND FRONT DESK help need- space. Call Channing Boucher of ings, supplies & payment are ed for Mt. CB condo complex. Will LIV Sothebys at 970-596-3228 for taken care of by the spa. Gym answer phones, take reservations, WORK membership included. Must be and dispatch shuttle service. 8am details. (12/11/36). licensed in the state. Please reach - 4pm Saturday and Sunday. Job COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent in CB out to [email protected], will start December 12. $16/hour South, 310 Elcho Ave. 600 sq.ft., 970-331-7268. (12/11/45). 349-5150. (12/11/32). $1500/month. Space has front entry in a shared lobby with bath- CARPENTER OR CARPENTER’S JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN seek- room and back entry + garage DEADLINE TUESDAY AT NOON HELPER WANTED: Full time, $18- ing experienced electricians for door. All dues/utilities included $30/hour DOE. Small company in commercial, residential and ser- except internet. Call or email CB South. Meier Construction & vice work. Top wages and bene- Rachael 970-596-6844, Engineering Company. Call Skip fits. Please call Crested Butte [email protected] [email protected] 970-930-7119 or Clay 303-810- Electrical at 970-349-5265. 9045. (12/11/26). m. (12/11/42). (12/11/22). AATT YYOUROUR SERSERVICEVICE

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ELEVEN is seeking Lodge Staff for MOUNTAIN EXPRESS STAFF: THE HIGHLY RESPECTED and award ICLEAN is looking for housekeep- TOAD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT is our Almont property, Taylor River Mountain Express has immediate winning King Systems – Crested ing. If interested, please call 970- always looking for great people! Lodge. Eleven Experience is an openings for both bus washers Butte, Colorado office is looking to 331-2417. Pay DOE. (12/11/12). We are currently seeking an expe- adventure travel company that and ambassador shifts. Bus wash- add new team members to our rienced bookkeeper to handle provides comfortable lodging, ers are responsible for daily clean- staff. Must enjoy all 4 seasons and GUNNISON WATERSHED SCHOOL accounts receivable, payable seasonal food, and guided outing, sanitization and basic mainte- be able to travel. Audio Video DISTRICT RE1J: See GWSD website and general administrative duties. door adventures. Our Lodge Staff nance of all fleet vehicles. 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To apply visit tasks that contribute to providing CDL is not required for these posi- and commercial based clientele. with challenging behaviors https://www.governmentjobs.com/ an exceptional guest experience. tions. Health insurance and retire- These are entry level positions and desired; not required. Strong inter- careers/colorado or contact This position is a great way to gain ment benefit available after a you will be trained as necessary. personal communication and LaDonna Garcia at lgar- hospitality experience on a cre- period of service. Eligible appli- Skills/Qualifications: Applicants organizational skills. [email protected] or call 970-943- ative, professional and hardwork- cants must be at least 21 years of must possess a high level of Responsibilities: Collaborate with 2588. (12/11/24). ing team. 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D in Crested Control4 experience is desired but facilitate involvement in structured APPEAR WITH A HYPHEN. mented strict PPE, social distanc- Butte. Call 970-349-5616 or email not necessary. In order for you to and unstructured opportunities ing and cleaning protocols in line [email protected] for be considered you must submit throughout the day. Have you ever wanted to experience the MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR look- with CDC, State and County regu- more information. EOE. professional references and a ing for experienced hydronic lations to assist in protecting (12/11/130). resume. Must provide your own thrill of public education? Now is your chance! Gifted and Talented heating technicians. Competitive employees and guests during this tools. Some specialty tools will be wages and benefit package pandemic. Learn more about ACTION ADVENTURES SNOWMOBIL- provided as needed. Must be Educational Assistant: Ability to ING is now accepting applications maintain a positive attitude. 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LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED offering job security and is from $25-30 per hour depend- experience preferred & must have Crested Butte Mountain Resort is CARPENTER to join our busy team advancement. Clean driving ing on position. We provide the car. Occasional other light labor offering a discounted pass for the at David Gross General record a must. Contact Timberline shovels and the homes, you pro- optional. Call High Altitude 2020/2021 season to full time Contractor. Must have own trans- Mechanical Contracting, Crested vide the muscle. Must be depend- Property Management 970-596- employees of GWSD. Substitute portation. Pay determined on Butte, CO 970-349-5679 or email able, trustworthy, and able to work 9333. (12/11/19). teachers-District: District is in need experience. Call David at 970- the entire winter season. E-mail [email protected]. 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ROCKY RIDES is hiring part-time PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY ELEVEN EXPERIENCE is seeking full NEED A UNIQUE FRAME for that spe- CB HOT TUB SALES & SERVICE sells daytime airport shuttle drivers. seeking maintenance crew mem- and part-time chefs for our winter cial pic or artwork? Barnwood, recy- HotSpring Spas. Professional service Flexible hours + tips. Contact ber. Wide range of tasks per- season at Scarp Ridge Lodge, in cled wood & beyond. Frame any and repair of all hot tubs. [email protected] or formed, potential for growth, pay Crested Butte. This position is guest- size with mat, glass & backing. Call Chemicals, covers, parts and 800-252-1854. (12/11/17). DOE. Must have clean driving facing and requires previous culi- Nicky (OC Frames) at 970-275- accessories. Salt water, chlorine record and reliable transportation. nary experience, efficient kitchen 8910. (12/11/pd/27). and bromine experts. HOUSEKEEPING AND JANITORIAL Please call 970-417-7557. operations and a professional level Maintenance contracts. POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Efficient (12/11/28). of hospitality. We are looking for SHARE IN THE CHRISTMAS CHEER Emergency service/repair. cbhot- cleaners make great money on our hard-working team players who with Barbi’s hand painted items tub.com. Call 970-275-5700 or visit piece rate pay plan! Part time and PFISTERS AND POOHS CORNER: Full have a strong desire to provide and Ellen’s Pickles Saturday, 315 Belleview Ave, Crested Butte. full time. Flexible hours. Contact and part time available. We oper- superior cuisine and an excellent December 12 from 11-3 at The of (12/11/42). [email protected] ate in a fun friendly environment. guest experience, all with amazing the Town. (12/11/23). m for more info or 970-349-8867. Retail experience preferred but will FAMILY OF 4 SEEKING RENTAL in Mt. attention to detail. Candidates CRESTED BUTTE GIFT BASKETS: (12/11/31). train. 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The Experts in Hot following openings: At the Hospital (12/11/pd/16). – 1 Med Staff/Risk Coordinator, 1 seeking applications for the full Tubs! Due to Covid, manufacturing FT Phlebotomist, 1 FT Care time position of Mail Center is 30 weeks out right now. Plan Technician, 1 FT Lead ED RN, 1 FT Manager. The position responsible ahead and order your hot tub for Phlebotomist, 1 TEMP FT for ensuring the smooth and order- this summer. Do not wait. Selling Admissions Rep, 1 FT Accounts ly flow and delivery of mail for luxury and award-winning Payable/Accounting Assistant, 1 Western Colorado University. This Dimension One Spas. We offer Mammography Coordinator, 1 includes US Postal, Federal Express, repairs on all makes and models, Director of Emergency & Trauma UPS, etc. and all interoffice letters Maintenance contracts, and all Services, 1 FT Director of Rehab & and packages. Responsibilities parts/accessories. 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