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123 Millions available for affordable housing in 2024 Bella Biondini Times Editor

By opting in to Proposition 123, the City of Gunnison has committed to the creation of almost 70 affordable housing units by the end of 2026.

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FIRST FLAKES: The peaks surrounding the Gunnison Valley received their first real dusting of snow this week, towering over seas of golden aspen stands. The leaves are still holding onto their color up Ohio Creek Pass. (Photo by Bella Biondini)

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NEWS: A look inside new GVH women’s clinic, A13

COMMUNITY: Firebrand closing doors soon, B1

SPORTS: GHS golf team competes at state, B6

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Evictions lengthen timeline to fix outdated infrastructure at park Bella Biondini Times Editor

After another year of turmoil for local mobile home parks, the Gunnison Valley lost yet another set of affordable homes last month — this time in Almont.

The homes on the front row of the Three Rivers mobile home park, hidden on the hill above the well-known resort and res-

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For decades, community members have anticipated a scenic trail that winds from Crested Butte to Crested Butte South through the open range land and meadows and away from the busy highway. Locals have been so unmoved in this shared dream that some even suggested the county force the sale of private land to see the trail through. But last month,

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when the county presented its rough plans to the public, all options hugged Hwy. 135.

Gunnison County and Design Workshop, the consultant hired to sketch preliminary designs of the trail, presented three possible alignments that parallel the highway at an open house on Sept. 12. The decision followed months of conversation with property owners holding the sought-after land, and only a single one was willing to have the trail wind through their property. This reality effectively made the highway alignment the only “viable” option, Assistant County Manager for Community Development Cathie Pagano told the Times.

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taurant, offered residents views of the rolling countryside outside of Crested Butte. Many who lived at the park believed it to be one of the last hidden pockets of affordable housing in the valley. Some on the front row were retirees, another a local business owner. A young couple down the row were trying to find a stable footing in the valley.

But after Sept. 1, most of the units sat empty. Any homes still standing will soon be moved or destroyed. While a few lucky residents were able to move to a different row in the park, others struggled to find another place to live.

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Heat help available in Gunnison of the week QUOTE

“It feels like I’m connected to so much when I drink a cup of coffee from a place that closed, or sit at a table that was made for us with love.”

— Heidi Magnus, Firebrand co-owner

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BRIEFS Commissioners approve customer facility charge Gunnison County Commissioners approved a customer facility charge (CFC), levied on rental car transactions at the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport, at a regular meeting on Oct. 3. The charge is $4 per transaction day and is estimated to bring in just under $600,000 in five years.

The money from the CFC will be used to reimburse the airport for the costs of including rental companies in the new terminal and eventually building a facility where staff can clean and prepare rental cars quickly for the next customer. This is the first time the airport has levied a CFC charge.

All school districts opt in to Healthy School Meals for All This fall, more than 800,000 students in public schools have access to free breakfast and lunch under the new Healthy School Meals for All initiative, including Gunnison Watershed School District Students.

Following voter approval in 2022, Colorado students in school districts that implement the federal National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs will now be served free meals. This is paid for by a tax on Colorado’s highest earners and made Colorado one of only nine states in the country to offer free meals to students.

Every school district already implementing the federal programs opted into the program.

The tax measure is expected to raise more than $100 million every year by reducing income tax deductions for households earning $300,000 or more.

GV-HEAT gears up for another winter of high demand Abby Harrison Times Staff Writer

As fall descends into the Gunnison Valley and heaters roar to life, some locals may need extra help with heating costs or infrastructure. For those looking at a long winter that may bring exorbitant heating costs, the Gunnison Valley Home Energy Advancement Team (GV-HEAT) might offer some respite.

“The demand is growing even more and the need is there,” said program coordinator Gesa Michel. “Now with this outreach campaign, we're trying to reach more people to get the word out and create the confidence that these programs can actually help.”

GV-HE AT, housed under the Gunnison Valley Regional Housing Authority, helps qualified homeowners access statefunded and nonprofit energy assistance. From direct payment to utilities to cut back the cost of heating bills to in-home energy assessments and retrofits, the team can offer many types of assistance. After a previous season of record demand, GV-HEAT received a grant that will help them spread the word.

Last year, applications soared for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), which reduces the price of a heating bill through a direct payment to the utility. GV-HEAT staff also had to create a waitlist for another state-funded energy program for the first time ever. Gunnison County Commissioners gave the program a one-time payment of $11,000 to help meet demand.

This year, GV-HEAT received

fits to income-qualified households. He is also tasked with reminding valley residents that the ecosystem of heat assistance available is vast. The team is working with Mountain Roots Food Project and the Gunnison Country Food Pantry to crosspollinate — spreading the word about heat assistance to those who may come in for food help.

So far this year, GV-HEAT has assisted 22 homes through the CARE program, and is looking to serve another 15 homes before the year ends.

A number of these heat assistance programs are easier to apply for now than they were a decade ago, Wilson said. Some don’t require an applicant to provide a social security number, a measure which opens the door for more immigrants to participate. Qualification has been streamlined so that people who qualify for certain social services, like SNAP or Medicaid, automatically qualify for some heat programs.

During Welcoming Week, a collaboration between the City

of Gunnison and the Hispanic Affairs Project, GV-HEAT held a roundtable conversation with a panel of former heat assistance participants. The conversation, conducted almost entirely in Spanish, spurred a significant number of applicants, said the City of Gunnison’s community liaison Ricardo Esqueda.

Esqueda helped facilitate the event.

“It is a really great program, and I think it might be underutilized,” Esqueda said. “But once people hear those stories of ‘they were able to get me a new fridge, they were able to get insulation in my home and they got me sealants,’ people realize the benefits.”

For more information, visit info@gvrha.org (Abby Harrison can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or abby@ gunnisontimes.com.)

Locals gather for a roundtable about GV-HEAT during Welcoming Week. (Courtesy Gesa Michel)

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OBITUARIES Virginia Ellen Koepsel

Virginia Ellen Koepsel, née Kading, passed to eternal life on Oct. 2., 2023 in Gunnison, just before her 83rd birthday.

She was born on Oct. 20, 1940 in Columbus, Wisconsin, grew up in Lowell, Wisconsin and graduated from Howards Grove High School in Howards Grove, Wisconsin as class valedictorian. She then attended Lakeland College in Lakeland, Wisconsin.

She was married on Aug. 15, 1959 to Robert Koepsel in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, enjoying 64 years of happy marriage.

She followed her husband in his teaching career to Howards G rov e, We y a u w e g a a n d Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin with her role as mother and homemaker. She also worked many later years as a piano teacher, bookkeeper, income tax preparer and office manager. She was a member of Weyauwega Presbyterian Church and a long-time member of Chippewa Falls Presbyterian Church, serving as a choir member, deacon and Stephan Minister. She was also a member of the Waupaca

and Chippewa Falls community choruses and the Gunnison Seniors Book Club.

Ginny and Bob were avid travelers, visiting every state, all but one Canadian province, the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America, adding four journeys to Europe. Ginny was an avid birdwatcher, pursuing the hobby in many areas, including Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico and the Caribbean. She loved the outdoors, traveling throughout the United States, canoeing, reading and playing games with family and friends.

She is survived by her husb a n d , Ro b e r t, s o n , Ke i t h (Gwen) and grandson, Riego, all of Gunnison, sisters, Marjean and Tina in Wisconsin, sister-in-law, Ruth of Bothen, Washington, brother-in-law, Richard of Madison, Wisconsin and a niece and nephew.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity Baptist Church in Gunnison at 2 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2023, followed by a reception.

Gary Lynn Thornton

Gary Lynn Thornton, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 26, 2023. Gary was born on Oct. 31, 1981, in Wichita, Kansas to Gary and Susan Thornton. He was the firstborn of three children.

Gary loved his adventures with family and friends. After moving from Derby, Kansas to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2008, Gary began classes at Pikes Peak Community College.

He pursued his life's adventures on the Colorado and Arkansas Rivers working as a raft guide.

During the winter months, Gary worked as a snowboard instructor at Breckenridge Resorts.

He loved being outdoors and the beautiful mountains of Colorado.

Gar y is sur vived by his mother, Susan Finke, stepfather, Tom Finke, brother, Christopher Thornton, sister, Ashleigh Gatlin, his niece, Avery Rose Gatlin and his nephews, Levi James Thornton and Asa Bennett Gatlin. A private celebration of life will be held on Oct. 15, 2023.

BIRTHS Annelise Sharon Tippit Annelise Sharon Tippit was born to Amy Chadwell Tippit and Douglas Tippit of Ohio City on Aug. 17, 2023 at 2:42 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz. at birth and measured 21 inches in length. She is welcomed by grandparents David and Sheryl Tippit of Denver, Colorado and Randy Chadwell of Worthington, Ohio. She is named after her grandmother, Sharon Chadwell, recently deceased on Aug. 8, 2023.

Annelise is a 6th generation

Gunnison, Coloradan and the great-great granddaughter of mining tycoon and Colorado pioneer Albert Eugene “A.E.” Reynolds.

Beau Forest Curtiss Beau Forest Curtiss was born to Abigail Whitaker and Dylan Curtiss of Crested Butte on Sept.

6, 2023 at 12:49 p.m. He weighed 6 lbs., 7.6 oz. and was 18.5 inches long at birth. He is welcomed by his brother, Jack, age 2 and grandparents, Steve and Nel Curtiss of Crested Butte and Beth Whitaker of Seattle, Washington.

Daylin Lopez Javier Daylin Lopez Javier was born to Feliciana Javier Ballesteros and Chalino Lopez Morales of Gunnison on Sept. 22, 2023 at 3:56 a.m. He is welcomed by grandparents Ma. Camila Bernabe Zeferino and Aureliano Morales Matios, and Serratos Javier Diaz and Jovita Ballesteros Serrano, all of Del Nayar, Nayarit, Mexico.

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Great academic institutions Editor: The best schools, whether public or private K-12, community colleges, undergraduate colleges or universities or graduate or professional, have one asset that separates great schools from average schools.

Great academic institutions have faculty who teach their students how to think, not what to think. Once a student learns the analytical process for “how” to think, each student can figure out “what” he or she thinks on their own, and can then decide whether to exercise his or her right to freely express “what” they think.

The test for greatness in a faculty is that at the end of real courses of study, the students can, for entertainment’s sake, actually argue with each other about whether the teacher is liberal or conservative, because great teachers do not disclose what they think. Rather they have taught their students “how” to think.

In deciding your votes for the upcoming school board election, listen carefully, because the “what to think” advocates need to find something else to do, other than serving on our school board.

Phil Klingsmith Gunnison

Daisey Creek left out of forest plan revision Editor: The revised forest plan for the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests has big wins for our local rivers, but for some stretches it seems lacking.

It is great to see the Forest Service acknowledge the outstanding recreational resources on the Taylor River and on Oh Be Joyful Creeks, but these are just two sections of water in a massive watershed. Daisy Creek and the Upper Slate are equally deserving of protection and are left off the list because there isn’t belief that the recreation opportunities are unique or popular enough.

Crested Butte is known by paddlers around the world for its creeks, and Daisy into the Upper Slate is a favorite of many. As someone that’s paddled for 20 plus years and lived in the valley for nine, I knew about these runs long before I knew anything else about the Gunnison Valley. It is a large part of why I’ve chosen to live here in the first place.

Paddling Daisy into the Slate is my favorite of all the places to kayak in the Gunnison watershed. I’ve shared countless experiences with friends from all over the world on this stretch of water. There’s nowhere else I’ve paddled that has the backdrop of the 20-foot waterfall on Daisy, or an evening on the Upper Slate meanders with Mineral Point catching last light just before floating into the class

IV Upper Slate canyon. The whitewater is unique geologically, and the scenery is unrivaled anywhere in the country.

There’s a reason people come from as far away as Austria and Ecuador to paddle here.

The Forest Service should determine the Slate River from its headwaters to the Forest Service boundary and Daisy Creek from its headwaters to the confluence with the Slate River as eligible Wild and Scenic Rivers. This will ensure that the river’s free-flowing character, outstanding kayaking opportunities and scenery are protected moving forward.

Daniel Kreykes Crested Butte

Gunnison County’s annual patch job Editor: I love the signs of fall. The leaves change, crisp cold mornings and Gunnison County’s annual patch job on County Road 17.

After last year’s chip seal blobs, I thought some effort might actually be put into the repair of CR 17. Sadly, I was wrong. In an effort to even out the rough edges and large bumps on the road caused by those chip seal blobs, the county opted to put loose gravel down. Not on the entirety of CR 17, just here and there to cover potholes and attempt to level out areas. At least that is what I am hoping was the plan, because honestly it doesn’t look like there was much of a plan at all.

What will it take to get a real repair on CR 17? How serious does the car accident have to be? The loose gravel is a safety hazard, no matter what speed a motorist is traveling at, not to mention motorcyclists. The north side of the frontage road has a beautifully repaved section that is a dream to drive on.

Someday, I hope CR 17 gets the same attention.

Until next year.

Amanda Thiede Gunnison

For Jody and her running mates Editor: I am writing today to support Dr. Jody Coleman and her running mates Anne Brookhart and Mark VanderVeer for the school board election.

Coleman was my sophomore English teacher in 1994. My first experience with her was the one-on-one attention she gave me (and others) to make sure I was placed in the correct reading group. She found that I was placed below my reading level and got me where I needed to be.

I had been bored in school and suffering from that as well as the many social changes that high school had in store. Her class was a breath of fresh air for me, and many of the things she taught proved useful later in

life (for example the Latin and Greek roots of words proved very helpful in my medical terminology classes I needed for my Master’s degree).

She wasn’t the “easy” teacher, but she wasn’t boring either.

She believed in the kids and pushed us to do our best. I can say that she was always very engaged, always cared about kids and even was out in the hallway and parking lot often to make sure kids were safe and getting where they needed to go.

I enjoyed being around her so much that I became her teacher’s aid during my junior year of high school as I felt I could learn more being in her class a second time around.

I support having a teacher who committed her life to students for 40 years as well as her choice in running mates: two locals who are parents and have children in the school district.

I learned that Anne Brookhart stepped up to the school board right before the pandemic when someone was needed and continued to serve through this crisis.

This makes me feel our schools and kids will be in good hands — including my son.

Please vote, and please consider voting for Anne, Jody and Mark for school board.

Jessica Sylvanson Gunnison

Do your homework Editor: I feel compelled to write to you this week for two reasons.

First, to express my utter concern regarding the upcoming election for the school board.

Like many, I have tuned into the forums hosted by the League of Women Voters to learn more about the six candidates that are running for this very important election.

What raised my concern was candidates' responses to several questions relating to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) during the forum held on Sept.

26. It was very clear that most candidates appeared to support DEI practices. However, one candidate posted something completely different on their campaign page on social media.

The social media post was clearly a false narrative framed and shaped to elicit strong emotions and is in direct conflict with the way they represented themselves during the forum.

This sort of hypocrisy is very alarming, candidates are not representing themselves transparently.

Second, I would like to publicly applaud the League of Women Voters for hosting two forums and allowing for the public to submit questions.

This vital service is truly helpful when it comes to learning where candidates stand on certain issues.

Finally, I urge the Gunnison Valley to do your homework when it comes to this election.

There are so many ways to get

a full picture of where each candidate stands on important issues that will affect students, teachers and the community as a whole. I have done my homework and feel strongly that Anne, Jody and Mark are committed to serving our community with responsibility, integrity, and respect.

Rebecca Bruno Gunnison

Vote your conscience Editor: Public discourse is good for our community and valley. We are fortunate to have two newspapers that recognize the value of these discourses. I reckon those who choose to write have a responsibility to write clearly and to say the truth. Be accurate.

I reckon we owe it to our fellows if we expect them to spend their time reading what we write. Unfortunately clarity and truth are sometimes casualties.

These casualties were evident in a recent letter, published in this newspaper, from the chair of the local Republican Party, Mr. Stuart Asay, regarding a recent radio interview of three school board candidates, where Mr. Asay played a prominent role.

Several letters regarding the same have also been published in this newspaper.

Clarity suffered with Asay’s half-truths in a letter to this newspaper titled, “Follow the cow pies,” in which he mentioned, “facts,” of which he alluded to only one “fact.” One which was not acknowledged publicly: that the radio station owner needed a medical procedure. So how could anyone have had “empathy” for him?

At any rate, sympathy would have seemed more in keeping with definitions. What Asay left out was any reference to the fact that he did, in every sense, run the show at the “W.” That’s where truth became a casualty, when Asay wrote that he had no hand in the broadcast’s organization. As previously reported, in addition to talking with the radio station owner, moving around the room, he communicated often with the director, the interviewer, the candidates and the audience, throughout the broadcast. Notice that Asay didn’t refute any of these things.

He just left them out. Seems to me the Republican chair may have stepped into his own cow pie.

There were two recent events sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Gunnison Valley where all six school board candidates participated.

Did Asay attend either of the forums? I attended the one in Gunnison. If he was there, I didn’t see him. I do, however, recall the disparagement of the League, accusing it of bias, by the interviewer at the “W” event. I’ve been told that there was no recording of the event.

How convenient.

As for the mention of Democrats, I’m a proud, regis-

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Gunnison Country Times tered Democrat, but some time ago severed my relationship with the local Democrat club because they don’t do much. I will hand it to Asay, though, at least he’s not afraid to publicly say something, even if it is a bit cow patty-ish.

This has all gotten a bit tawdry. Let’s leave the cow pats at the end of the trail. Of the candidates you know, think about who supports whom. Think about whom the Republican Chair supports, whether he admits it or not. Vote your conscience.

Joe Dix Gunnison

Who is Cori Dobson Editor: Cori Dobson was born in 1982 in Colorado Springs and raised there with an older brother by her folks who are still happily married today.

Cori graduated from Coronado High and went on to Pikes Peak Community College and for a short time, attended Front Range Community College. She was seeking a business degree, but was hired by a local law firm where she received her paralegal certificate through Adams State University.

She’s kept her certificate current for over 20 years and runs her own paralegal business (Paralegal CLD Professional Services) throughout the state of Colorado. Cori is also the owner and operator of a well sought after house cleaning business (CLD Pro Clean) here in Gunnison and Crested Butte.

This is where I met Cori when I was working for Crested Butte Lawn and Garden as their operations manager and property manager/house inspector.

I was immediately impressed with her cleaning team and her strong work ethic.

Like most tough Colorado gals, Cori was not only running a full crew of cleaning professionals for some of the most beautiful mansions in CB and Gunni, but still ran her paralegal business that often takes her to the Front Range to conduct important legal matters.

While living in Denver for many years, she started a women’s group called Denver West Businesswomen for networking. I don’t know where she finds the time, but when she’s not being one of the hardest working tough Colorado gals I know, you can find her hiking, camping, gardening, going to concerts and in the middle of writing her newest cookbook.

It didn’t surprise me when she told me she was running for one of the open positions on the Gunnison Watershed school board. I couldn’t think of a more hardworking, engaged with the community, diverse portfolio, smart, caring and tough Colorado professional that I’d like to see on the school board.

Cori really cares about her community and the children and the parents of Gunnison County. So, on Nov. 7, please get out and cast your vote for Cori. I promise you won’t regret it.

Rich Evans Corpus Christi, Texas

Here ends the cow pie trail Editor: I have but a few comments to make in response to Mr. Stu Asay’s letter from last week’s paper in which I was named.

Mr. Asay claims I smeared “with vigor” the school board candidates’ forum of Aug. 29 at the W Cafe. I related no falsehoods regarding what occurred there. Does he consider it a “smear” to report that literature published by the John Birch Society was disseminated, or that the forum began with a smear of the candidates who chose not to participate?

If these things are embarrassing, they might have been better avoided at a public gathering.

Anyway, at my age, I feel good about being said to have done something, anything, with vigor.

I was unaware of the radio station owner’s medical issues and hope any pain has been relieved. Perhaps I jumped to incorrect conclusions based on Stu’s apparent engagement with many of the organizers in the room. It is interesting that he is the only one who has taken time to clarify. No other organizer seems concerned.

Having been unafraid to attend, I appreciate not being called a minion, though I suppose some name-calling in my direction was hinted at in the beginning of his piece. I wonder who he might be referring to as fearful minions. Parents of small children who didn’t want their wee ones disrupting a live program? Perhaps people who work evening shifts, or are making meals for those who have just come home from work, tired and hungry?

Maybe those who, like the station owner, were suffering from pain or sickness? So much for Republican empathy.

I’ve said enough about the W Cafe forum. We’ve had a couple of great ones with all candidates participating and without extraneous literature being passed out.

Laurie Gery Gunnison

CMAS scores need improvement Editor: Scores for the Gunnison Watershed School District (GWSD) Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) are unacceptably low and have been so for more than three years.

Sixty two to 73% of GWSD students do not meet the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Standards in the third and eighth grade math and English language arts CMAS. Standards that are Colorado law. Standards that teachers are required by law to teach.

The CMAS scores can be f o u n d a t c d e. s t a t e. c o. u s / assessment/cmas-dataandresults-2023.

Why does the Gunnison Watershed community accept CMAS failure? Where is the outcry? Why do we hear excuses when we ask the superintendent why the majority of students are failing the third and

eighth grade CMAS in math and English language arts?

Our students deserve better.

S i g n i f i c a n t p ro g re s s i n improving CMAS scores is needed because it is an important measure of student academic achievement. The only incumbent running for the GWSD School Board, Anne Brookhart, says that a new math curriculum will help. That is not enough.

Parents must be able to visit their schools any time and see what their kids are learning and doing. The GWSD must increase transparency so parents are more aware of what their kids are learning. Return to the basics of reading, writing and math, especially in elementary school. This foundation is required for success in education and life itself.

Our students need more instructional time and better measures of weekly progress.

Greg Kruthaupt has concrete answers for improving academics. Lisa Henry and Cori Dobson have also prioritized academic improvement for GWSD students. Greg, Lisa and Cori will bring positive change to a school board whose majority is informed mainly by the education unions and superintendent, not our students and parents.

Vote for Greg Kruthaupt, Lisa Henry and Cori Dobson for the school board to help bring a meaningful focus on academic achievement.

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Evictions from A1 mobile home park owners more liable for their tenants and property and possibly place a cap on rent increases, Three Rivers owner Mark Schumacher took action. He decided he would need to remove the park's front row to repair the aging utility lines underneath and raise rents to cover the cost. Although the legislation was designed to protect mobile home residents, in this case it did the opposite.

Kathy Chinle has lived at the end of the first row for 12 years. She’s 63, and has suffered a heart attack and bouts of COVID. She wanted to stay in the valley and for months she tried to look for other options.

But she ran out of time.

“It's just not sustainable for us at our age anymore,” Chinle said. “I don't have the energy to work three jobs.”

Early last year, the Colorado legislature adopted amendments to the Mobile Home Park Act or HB 1287 that added more protections for mobile home park residents. For Schumacher, the changes in state law complicated the relationship between landlords and their tenants and resulted in the dissolution of Three River’s front row.

Those amendments included holding landlords responsible for repairing damages resulting from a failure to maintain the park; extending the period that tenants have to make a purchase offer when the property goes up for sale; and requiring owners to compensate residents for the fair market value for their homes if they are displaced by a change in land use.

A rent control provision was also included, which is a program that would place a cap on how much landlords can increase their rents annually.

This specific portion failed to

CB trail from A1 S u s t a i n a b l e To u r i s m a n d Outdoor Recreation (STOR) committee, composed of representatives from the city and county as well as the recreation industry, discussed the predicament. The committee ultimately voted to direct the county to continue its planning process with Design Workshop for a highway alignment. Once the contract is complete, members will revisit the issue.

A ‘viable’ way forward The endeavor to blaze a trail to connect the two Crested Butte communities is over two decades old and has been identified in a number of master planning processes. All the while, the conversation as to what issues lie in its path have been the same, Pagano said, referencing former Public Works Director Marlene Crosby’s handwritten notes from a 2002 county commissioner’s meeting that parroted the discussions happening now.

“There just continues to be a

Kathy Chinle sits on her porch at the Three Rivers mobile home park on Sept. 21. (Photo by Bella Biondini)

pass.

The water lines at the mobile home park date back to the 1960s, and Schumacher worried about the potential for leaks during the winter time that could lead to a system failure.

He said the removal of the first row ensures rows two, three and four will have reliable water and sewer service in the future.

In August of 2022, ahead of the new laws, Schumacher gave notice to approximately 60 residents of a “partial change of use” and a rent increase of almost 60%. At the same time the notice went out, Schumacher released his plans to demolish or move the mobile homes in the first row so he could repair the park’s aging water infrastructure. Residents had one year to make arrangements.

Schumacher told the Times that the new legislation pushed him into making a quick deci-

sion and has had “adverse effects” on mom and pop mobile home parks like Three Rivers.

“Unfortunately, what was a long-standing positive relationship between our tenants and us has been destroyed by these over-bearing regulations,” Schumacher wrote in an email.

“In a perfect world we would still be charging the old rent amount and working with our tenants on ways to resolve the infrastructure, but our hand was forced.”

Of the 15 homes in the park’s first row, 11 were owned by Schumacher’s tenants. Nine have relocated and the two who remain have received eviction notices. Schumacher made each tenant a cash offer of up to $7,500 for their homes. Some claimed to have lost thousands of dollars they had made in home improvements.

According to Schumacher,

the earliest possible start date to begin the sewer and water infrastructure project would be the fall of 2024. If the remaining tenants refuse to leave, it could take more than nine months to obtain the title and right to dispose of the home, he said.

Schumacher said he has already spent close to $300,000 to remove the front row, a cost that includes paying tenants for their homes, required asbestos testing and the removal, demolition and disposal of homes.

He estimated repairs could cost another $100,000. He has not decided what he will do with the space on the front row after the project is complete. If rent control is proposed at the capitol again this fall, Schumacher said he will likely increase rent again after the first of the year to help him cover the costs of the project.

Chinle is one of the last to leave. Boxes covered her

porch as she prepared to pack her car and head to the West Coast where her daughter lives.

Due to limited space, she only took what was sentimental and a couple of suitcases. The rest would stay behind.

“I feel like I just lost a lot,” Chinle said. “It's not much, but it was mine. It was security for us that we no longer have.

Those laws were put into effect to keep this from happening.

And because of that, it happened to us.”

desire for this private property alignment with no feasible path forward,” Pagano said. “That means we keep talking about it.”

But this is the furthest planners have ever gotten, she said. Combined, the county, the Town of Crested Butte, Gunnison County Met Rec District, the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association and others have committed over $100,000, and the county received a $125,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for planning.

Design Workshop offered three proposed alignments, labeled “A” through “C.” These were designed to “respect existing ranching lands” and “ensure minimal inconvenience to property owners and businesses,” according to the county’s website. All three options use Cement Creek Road and follow the east side of Hwy. 135 from Hidden River Ranch Subdivision. They vary primarily in the number of times the path crosses Hwy. 135, roads and driveways.

Hi g hw ay a l i g n m e n t s i n the Colorado Department of Transportation right-of-way are

not uncommon, Pagano said.

Multimodal trails in Telluride and Aspen use the same model to connect neighboring communities. CB South resident and former STOR committee member Matt Feier said he supports the highway alignment primarily because it would offer an easier connection down the road for a CB South to Gunnison connection, and the main purpose of the trail is for commuting rather than scenic biking.

Highway alignment and private property alignment are not necessarily either-or, Gunnison County Commissioner Laura Puckett Daniels said. If a trail were built along the highway, that doesn’t preclude the option of additions in the future. That could mean choosing the highway-adjacent main trail and pursuing trial “spurs,” or sections that would run off the main section into land farther from the road.

In all the alignments, the trail is entirely “detached” from the highway, meaning there is a physical separation of grass or rock between each route, unlike many of the bike lanes weaving through the City of Gunnison,

which have no barrier between the pavement and the path.

Still, community members remained concerned about safety.

“People are going 65 miles per hour. We’re talking driveways and commercial properties. People don't want to put their kids on that trail. There are cars flying down it and we don’t have turn lanes,” said Crested Butte Mountain Biking Association Executive Director Dave Ochs.

The county chose the highway alignment because weaving the trail through private property, however scenic and preferred it may be, proved nearly impossible after months of conversation with private landowners, Pagano said. Of the 11 property owners who would need to consent to a trail threading through a portion of their property, only one — the Spann’s — agreed.

But that agreement was not simply a handshake. It included the sale of a parcel of land less than a mile long for $1 million and a guarantee they could connect to CB South utilities and subdivide further parcels in the future, the latter of which the

county is not legally allowed to promise, said County Attorney Matt Hoyt.

D oug Washburn, Spann Ranches’ range manager, said the current alignment would be even more of a headache for the family, which is already experiencing disruption to their cattle and ditch water operations due to the highway.

“I've been married into the Spann Ranch for 26 years now, and I've talked about this trail every year,” Washburn said.

“I've made a lot of progress around our table trying to get it to the right location at least.

And I have spent a ridiculous amount on this trail that I don't want at all. But if we're going to do it, let's do it in the right place.”

Washburn said if the county goes forward with the highway alignment, the offer is off the table and the Spann’s would not sell any land for further trail building.

(Bella Biondini can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or bella@ gunnisontimes.com.)

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Community members gather for an open house weeks ago. (Courtesy Cathie Pagano)

continued from A6 law that allows the government to purchase private property for public good. But with a slate of 10 unwilling property owners and the potential for millions in legal fees, the idea was quickly shot down by most in the room.

The county press release called it “a complex legal process” that “is often controversial and normally requires significant investment of money and staff time from the government entity.”

County Commissioner Laura Puckett Daniels spoke on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners and said there is no interest to use eminent domain at this time.

This is the most classic example of to me what government

overreach could be, it’s reaching into somebody's private land and saying, ‘we know better than you. We’re going to take this from you’ … It's not how we do business,” she said.

Crested Butte Land Trust representative and STOR committee chair Jake Jones said if STOR made a recommendation of eminent domain with unwilling landowners, the Trust would step off the committee.

Were the county to attempt to make private lands available through eminent domain and the landowners disputed those claims, it could unfold into years of back and forth in court, Hoyt said. He estimated that in the worst-case scenario, it could cost the county as much $15-20 million in property acquisition and legal fees.

For Washburn, eminent domain is a non-starter.

“If we get to the point in Gunnison County where we started using eminent domain to build trails, we’re gone,” Washburn said. “Even just the trail along the highway without eminent domain, without taking anything else, might be enough to put us out of business.”

In response to the workshop, the county extended the survey deadline to Oct. 8. To take the survey, visit gunnisoncounty. org/1048/Crested-Butte-toCrested-Butte-South-mul.

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Think Radio — Q&A with Anne Brookhart ‘It’s about kids’ Alan Wartes Times Publisher

(Publisher’s note: This is part of a series of conversations with candidates for the Gunnison Watershed S cho ol Distr ict board. The Q&A has been edited for length and clarity. Listen to the unabridged conversation on Think Radio by following the link below.)

You joined the board in 2019, just ahead of the arrival of COVID. Do you feel your past experience prepared you for that challenge?

I think that we handled it well. I'm proud of the way that we handled it. I know that. Not everybody agrees with that. But we had a great plan for safety.

It was data based, we went to school in the fall of 2020. And we stayed open all year, and, and I'm proud of that. But I don't know how much of my experience as a librarian helped the COVID process. I certainly am helpful with policy, I do a lot of policy updates. And it's kind of a nerd thing, but I enjoy it.

What particular challenges do you think the board faces in the next couple of years?

Right now we're doing okay in terms of recruiting and retaining teachers. It's always

something that we're thinking about, [but] I don't think we're doing worse than other places in the state right now. But I do think that's going to continue to become more and more challenging, especially if the cost of living continues to go up. Safety is something that I hear from families a lot. And I am glad that the bond funds are going to enable us to do things like make secure entrances in every building. I think that's huge.

Obviously, the bond passed by a very thin margin. So the board needs to be really on top of what we told the voters we were going to do and managing that money responsibly, and making sure we deliver.

Politically, we live in polarized times. How big of a challenge will that be for this new board?

One of the most important things as a board member is just listening. People find you, wherever you go and tell you what they think. That’s the way it’s supposed to work. And you take them to heart. You can't please everybody all the time, but, like you wrote in your editorial, it's about the kids. If we can all remember that, then I think that we can all work together and compromise. We listen and there are changes that are made. An example would be that there's a new cell phone policy particularly for

the Gunnison Middle School.

I was hearing it a lot that cell phones were a problem, and the parents didn't want them there.

And we had a few board meetings in the spring, early summer, and we changed the policy.

That does happen.

Why do you believe you are the right candidate to retain a seat on the school board?

I have kids in the district. I know the value of public education. School districts are complicated things that serve a lot of different people and have policies and finances, and I think it's a benefit to the community that I've already been on the board for four years.

I care about all the kids like I care about my own, and I'm not going to make decisions that harm my own family.

What do you think are the strengths of the district?

I do think Gunnison Watershed is a great place to send your kids to school, I know that there are always ways to make progress. But in general, it’s a healthy, safe, loving learning environments. And our teachers are really committed to the kids. And that’s what I hear from teachers all the time.

It’s about the kids. You know, we have counselors, which has been made available through grant money, and I hope we can keep them. And that’s reallyim-

Anne Brookhart

portant. And we have a great like a special education. In this valley. We have culturally and linguistically diverse team Do you think the district should provide housing to improve teacher retention?

I definitely think it is an issue for teachers and staff, and it’s going to become more of an issue as, as people retire, and we need to recruit more new teachers. I am in favor of next steps, which is an action plan. I don’t know if that means getting involved with county properties

that are being built, building on our own land that and being landlords, maybe all of the above.

(Alan Wartes can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or publisher@gunnisontimes.com.)

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(Publisher’s note: This is part of a series of conversations with candidates for the Gunnison Watershed S cho ol Distr ict board. The Q&A has been edited for length and clarity. Listen to the unabridged conversation on Think Radio by following the link below.)

This is your first time running for public office. How has that experience gone so far?

I've enjoyed a lot of the people I've met. I've read a lot in the paper. And it's interesting how people can take a single data point and extrapolate it into something wild. It's an unintended consequence of running for public office. It’s very interesting to me when a few of the candidates were being introduced at an event that happened to be a Republican event.

And there was also an auction on it. I would never read that and put the two together. But a lot of people did. I feel bad about that. I wish it hadn't been blown quite so far out of proportion. But emotions run strong.

What makes you interested in becoming involved in education leadership?

I really think that consistency of education is important. If I look at what's going around in the country, that's probably what's being jeopardized the most is that consistency.

Colorado is really unique. It's one of three states that gives curriculum control to the local board. It's in our state constitution. So, if every time you turn the board over, you could flipflop your curriculum and say, ‘No, I think this is the way to go,’ the students are the ones that are having to shift each year or every four years. I like that idea of consistency. I like to listen to input data, make informed decisions. But I also don’t have to wait for the perfect decision.

I think that’s what brought me into this was I think I can bring a level of balance and calmness to what may be some chaotic times around the country. I’m afraid of that ever coming here.

You wrote in a letter that you value fostering a “unified community through trust.”

How would you go about doing that?

One of the things I find best is just to listen, to be very open minded and try to base decisions on data and not emotion, but recognizing that we can't please everyone, we have a broad spectrum of students and a broad spectrum in our community. My goal is always to try to filter out the fringe and

focus on the majority. If I had a concern about the school, and I thought my concern was at least heard, and I was given a reasonable response as to why the decision was made, I can choose to accept it or not. I like the ability to make sure everyone feels heard and to look at their viewpoint. I learn a lot when I talk to people and get their ideas.

What challenges do you think the new school board will face in coming years?

I have heard a lot from a lot of parents, and I've seen a little bit of it firsthand myself, that bullying is going on. And the school has a very good policy. That's the state policy on addressing bullying, prevention and education. But it's a framework, it's a Mark VanderVeer policy, it requires that a defined as well, to ensure we have sufprogram be created. Also, test ficient housing for I’ll call the scores. I'm a numbers person, key services in the community. and my whole life I've been When we moved here, we flew evaluated in school by my test in it felt like home. And now scores. I think we really need being part of the hospital and to understand what the root GCEA. If our schools go awry, cause of those scores are. Ours or people are very concerned are low, but so are entire state’s. about schools, how do we I’d like to understand that bet- attract the next doctor, the next ter. Some students don’t do well nurse, the next lineman who is in tests. What are other ways to gonna be out there fixing the evaluate them? It’s a bit alarm- polls, make sure we have power. ing and a flag to look at.

So that’s another thing that I I’d really like to work with the think is really important is to school board and the School of help work with that. how do we assure that we end with the county, I mean, it’s really working with the county

(Alan Wartes can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or publisher@ gunnisontimes.com.)

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Prop. 123 from A1 approved Proposition or “Prop.”

123, a ballot measure that permitted the state to hold money from existing state tax revenue to invest in affordable housing. While the majority of the funding available at the state and federal level over the past few years has only been available temporarily, Prop. 123 is making more than $200 million available annually. The Department of Local Affairs and the governor's Office of Economic Development and International Trade will manage the funding.

Through Prop. 123, money is available for a variety of different strategies designed to create and preserve low- and middle-income homes throughout the state. This includes land banking, which can be used to acquire and preserve land for housing developments, the construction of rentals and the support of modular and factory-build manufacturers. Down payment assistance programs and mobile home parks will also have access to grants and loans.

Local governments must “opt in” to Prop. 123 to become eligible for funding. The only requirement is a local commitment to increase the number of affordable housing units within their jurisdictions. Once a city or town opts in, the money becomes available to almost anyone who wants to build affordable housing in the area, whether it is a private developer or a local entity such as the Gunnison Valley Regional Housing Authority.

Dur ing a regular council meeting on Sept. 26, city council filed a commitment to create 68 affordable housing units within Gunnison’s city limits over the next three years — a target that is based on Gunnison’s population.

Following behind Gunnison County, the Town of Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte, the city is joining a valleywide push to keep up with the demand and need for affordable homes. Local leaders hope the dedicated funding stream created by Prop. 123 will help launch new projects in the coming years.

The city does not have plans

to develop any qualifying affordable housing units at this time. Its first affordable housing development, Lazy K, was recently completed and would not count toward Gunnison’s 68-unit commitment under Prop. 123. Although other projects are ongoing such as Gunnison Rising and the county’s Sawtooth development, these units would not apply to the commitment without a formal agreement.

“We'll thoroughly explore all of the funding stream options and try to hit the ground running immediately on developing our own initiatives as well as trying to incentivize other entities to develop within our jurisdiction,” said Community Development Director Anton Sinkewich. “Partnering with the county makes me much more comfortable with that commitment number.”

The conversion of existing units counts toward the commitment, as well as any collaborative projects the city would take on with Gunnison. The city can begin counting units as soon as filing is accepted.

Within Prop. 123, money is set aside for rentals and units for homeownership with AMI levels ranging from 60 to 120% AMI. The only penalty for not meeting the commitment by the end of 2026 is that the city will lose access to Prop. 123 funding in 2027. The city would not be penalized for the loss of any affordable units during the interim.

“I don't know how impactful it will be given the size of the problem statewide and what the needs are. But certainly any opportunity to to deal with this is a good one,” said councilor Jim Gelwicks.

City council member Mallory Logan agreed. Although Gunnison will have a nearly entirely new city council in 2024, this commitment is one that will outlast its existing members.

“Having timelines like this holds our feet to the fire to get the housing on the market,” Logan said.

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Three Gunnison landlords who own a condo building on the west end of town are in a years-long legal battle in the federal court system over a lawsuit alleging that they discriminated against families with children.

In 2021, a federal judge found that locals Ruth, David and John Welch discriminated against families with children by advertising and imposing terms and conditions on renting that prevented families from seeking housing at Westwood Cove Condominiums. But when a judge issued an order that the Welches comply with a series of actions to remedy the discrimination, they did not comply in full and are now being threatened with fines and contempt of court, according to reporting from Colorado Politics — a political and public policy news journal.

Th e D e nve r Me t ro Fa i r Housing Center, a nonprofit working to end housing discrimination, issued a complaint in 2019 with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Center claimed the Welches were discriminating against children and families when renting out the condos they own located at 1412 W. Gunnison Ave. In June of 2018, two undercover renters from the Center applied for the condos. One claimed to be a 29-year-old and the other a single mother with a young child. In the first instance, Ruth told the potential renter that she would meet with her to discuss the option.

In the second instance, she told the renter “the property was an older community, that they like to keep the community rules, and she did not think she could bend the rules for her,” according to federal court filings.

For a year between 2018 and 2019, Ruth advertised rental vacancies 12 times in the Gunnison County Shopper.

Ten of those 12 advertisements stated that the property was available for a maximum of two people, each over the age of 35, with no exceptions. Center staff also observed the condos

advertised as “private, restricted, adult condominium community,” at which point they began an investigation into the rentals.

The Center claims the advertising and renting policy is a violation of the Fair Housing Act, a federal law drafted in the late 60s meant to protect renters from a slate of discriminatory practices. This includes being targeted for race, sex, religion or familial status. There are minor exceptions for refusing to rent to families or people with children under the age of 18. But those buildings must be formally designated as “housing for older persons” and adhere to strict HUD regulations.

The Welches’ initial response in 2019 was to refuse to provide an answer to any of the allegations and instead called the attempts to communicate “unlawful badgering.” The Times reached out to the Welches and did not receive a reply by press time. In court proceedings, the Welches maintain that they have not broken the law by refusing to rent to children.

Despite their pleadings, the Welches entered into a consent decree in early 2020 with HUD that forced them to pay the Center a total of $800, broken up over the consecutive months and to stop printing ads advertising the condos as not for families and children.

The court also ordered them to add “families with children welcome to apply” to all further advertising and remove any language on the website that insinuates the condos are only for adults. To track progress, the Welches were ordered to keep track of all interest in the condos, advertising efforts and current tenants — all to be provided to HUD. According to recent coverage from Colorado Politics, the Welches failed to comply with all the terms of the order over the following six months. In 2022, the court granted the government's request to restart the effective date of the agreement's three-year monitoring period, beginning when the Welches submit their logs to HUD. As of last month, the Welches had yet to fully fulfill all the orders of the decree and remain active landlords within the City of Gunnison.

(Abby Harrison can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or abby@ gunnisontimes.com.)

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Thursday, October 5, 2023 • NEWS • A11

Gunnison Country Times

A heart and mind for public lands

New Price

Four locals involved in public land management, art and study — James Calabaza, Jonathan Coop, Quincy Knight and Anna Coburn — gathered last week at Western Colorado University to give a talk called “These Wild Lands.” Co-sponsored by Western and the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley, TICtalks are designed to bring the valley’s foremost scholars and creative minds together to share their wisdom.

101 N Main Street | Downtown Gunnison 11,118 SF of Fully Rented Commercial Space 9 Retail & Office Units | Offered for $1,275,000

Maggie Dethloff

Top Producing Bluebird Broker in 2021 & 2022 c 970.209.7880 maggie@bbre1.com CrestedButteNow.com

(Photos by Abby Harrison)

BUY OF THE WEEK

Large 5 Bedroom/3 Bathroom home on 1+ acre located across from Hartman Rocks. This home features 2200 +/- sqft with hardwood floors, RV parking, 2 car attached garage, plus an oversized 3 car detached garage with upstairs storage. The house features in floorenergy efficient heating system with new boiler, 2 living rooms, and a fully remodeled kitchen. Property has 2 master bedrooms with one on the main floor and the second master bedroom in the basement with walk out French doors and private patio. Backyard has a mature lawn to enjoy sunsets over Hartman Rocks and a back porch to watch 4th of July fireworks. House also has full 18KW generator backup if the power goes out. Located just a stone’s throw to year-round outdoor recreation and two miles south of the airport.

49 Columbine Road $795,000

HONEST, ETHICAL, PROFESSIONAL ClArke AgenCy reAl esTATe 241 N. Main St. Gunnison, CO 81230 www.clarkeagency.net

Audrie Townsend Broker/Owner

People’s Choice Award for Best Realtor 2021 & 2022

(970) 209-6208

Josh Townsend Broker/Owner

(970) 209-4479

GUNNISON GALLERY FIRST FRIDAY’S

Art walk & music

End of season Locals sale 20% OFF OF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE STORE WIDE!

OCTOBER 7 & 8 In appreciation for all the support we have received from the local community, please enjoy a 20% discount store wide!

213 N. MAIN ST., GUNNISON • 970.641.2930

“The Backcountry Shutterbug” by NETTIE YEAGER , a 15 year old Powderhorn nature photographer.

Colorado Minerals & Gems by JESS FOUTCH. Friday, Oct. 6th Enjoy Live Piano Music by JODY COLEMAN

5-8pm

and

Book Signing by MARLA LARSON

124 N. Main St. • (970) 641-6111 www.gunnisongallery.net

Artwork on display until October 31st.

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Doctor Park gets some TLC On Sept. 16, the Gunnison Valley OHV Alliance of Trail Riders (GOATs) helped the U.S. Forest Service realign a braided section of the popular Doctor Park trail. GOATS is an off-road motorcycle club focused on trail maintenance and advocacy and has worked to protect over 500 miles of local motorized trails.

1203 Van Tuyl Circle, MLS #805249, $769,000, 4-Bedroom 3.25 Bathrooms 1766 sqft built in 2017. This quaint contemporary single family home is surrounded by magnificent views of the Palisades in the quiet neighborhood of Van Tuyl Village. This 4-bedroom 3.25-bathroom property, a primary bedroom with full bathroom on the ground floor and half bedroom by the utility room that is easily accessible by guests and friends when entertaining. The living room is equipped with a pellet stove, moving into an open kitchen area with granite countertops, a deep sink and dining area nearby. The upstairs consists of a second primary bedroom with 3/4 bathroom and two large bedrooms with a full bathroom in the hallway. The natural sunlight from the expansive windows throughout the property provides views and sun exposure. The huge fenced in front yard will enable you to garden and play with your pet(s) and/or entertain your family and friends during the beautiful sunny summers in Gunnison. The irrigation ditch is available during spring/summer/fall months to water the yard and provide you with ambient noise to enjoy during the pleasant Gunnison evenings. Call the listing agent for further questions and to schedule a showing.

PRICE ADJUSTMENT

(Courtesy Lora Schmillen)

613 W New York, MLS #804709, $857,000, 4 houses located on W. New York Ave. in a growing area of town. The 4 houses contain 5 units that have been rented for many years. Theproperties have excellent rental history and good cash flow. New water lines installed last year and sewer lines in 2 small houses on 12th have been replaced in the last 5 years along with new roofs for these 2 houses in the last 4 years. The small house at 613 W New York had a new heater and refrigerator installed this past winter. All units currently have leases in place so an investor can start cash flowing the property immediately. Property is older and in need of some deferred maintenance but is being sold “as is” at this price. This property includes the addresses: 202 S. 12th, 206 S 12th, 613 W New York and 615 W New York.

SOLD

216 Lochleven Lane, MLS #804508, $$990,000, 3-Bedroom 2-Bathroom 1,988 sqft, built in 1985, and with1.056 acres with attached car garage. Well built home situated in the beautiful little Homestead Subdivision in Almont. Sit on your large front deck and revel in the views up the East River Valley. Located just 10 min from Gunnison and 20 min from CB, you are centrally located to enjoy the activities the area has to offer from world class fishing, rafting and hiking to snowmobiling and skiing. This 2 story home has its main living area on the top floor with a large open kitchen/ dining living room area with a wood stove that keeps the top floor nice and warm.

This area is a great space to gather and entertain as you take in the views surrounding the property. The property also has a sunroom that can be accessed from the second level or has 2 separate entrances from the exterior. There is a 1 car oversized attached garage and located next to the garage is a very large storage room/closet for all of your storage needs. The home has a lot of deck area on the outside for outdoor entertaining or to casually relax and take in the many different views. Almont is a quaint small town with 2 restaurants/bars located within minutes from the property. There is a free bus that runs up and down the valley from Gunnison to CB with a stop located in Almont.

PRICE ADJUSTMENT

459 Fairway Lane MLS #806172 $850,00 4-bedroom 3-bathroom 2291sqft. built in 1979 This contemporary quaint rustic house is within a profoundly well known subdivision, Dos Rios III. Close vicinity to the back 9 of the Dos Rios Golf Course. On a .46 of an acre, has 4-bedrooms and 3-bathrooms, the house features hardwood/tile floors, kitchen fully equipped with stainless appliances, kitchen cabinets and an open concept living room with a wood burning stove and second living room or/an office has a pellet stove. On the first floor you have a half bathroom that is easily accessible. On the second floor the master suite has an oversized bedroom with a full bathroom and a walk-in closet with a sliding barn door. The other full bathroom is down the hallway between the other two oversized bedrooms. The enormous backyard has a shed and plenty of sun exposure to plant/seed flowers, play with your pets and have get-togethers with friends. The two car garage is attached to the house and is very spacious and heated by a wood burning stove. There is sufficient amount of parking in the driveway and along the east side of the house. This home is magnificent so don’t miss out and schedule a showing by contacting the agent.

PRICE ADJUSTMENT

‘Under Lemon Trees’ Western’s Department of Music hosted the Martin-Melitón Piano Duo in Quigley’s Kincaid Concert Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 24 for the first show of the university’s fall concert series. Spanish-born pianists Elena Martin and Jose Melitón shared their original program “Under Lemon Trees,” which was inspired by Mediterranean Spain. The pair has garnered worldwide acclaim for the unusual clarity and strong rhythm of their music.

413 W New York MLS #805945 2125 sqft 1 bathroom Commercial Retail $525,000 Perfect Opportunity to Move a Business and/or a Start a New Business with great past history of tenants using the retail storefront i.e for nail/salon, daycare, mechanical auto body, pet/animal feed and accessories-retail and granite-retail/distribution to name a few. The property consists of about 1500 sqft of retail space with storefront access to New York and a half bathroom that is easily accessible for staff and customers to use. An added bonus is having an attached garage with about 625 sqft with an overhead garage bay. The garage could be a storage facility or part of business operations. The property has 5 parking spaces and close to Safeway and the new location of 5 Bs. A growing and upcoming neighborhood. Don’t miss this opportunity contact the listing agent to schedule a showing.

KELLY MCKINNIS

970.641.4880

AJ MANI

129 EAST TOMICHI AVENUE GUNNISONREALESTATEANDRENTALS.

(Photo by Bonnie Gollhofer)

Thursday, October 5, 2023 • NEWS • A13

Gunnison Country Times

New women’s clinic at GVH Tozer and McElyea outline importance of local care

THIS WEEK AT THE MUSEUM

“Looking Back, Looking Ahead”

Abby Harrison Times Staff Writer

For the first time ever, Gunnison Valley Health is offering local women specialized care through a brand new Women’s Health Clinic. The facility opened in July of this year as a result of the health system’s 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment. The report identified a growing need for women to access specialized care locally, rather than leave the valley for medical attention.

OB-GYN physician Deborah Tozer and Doctor of Nursing Practice Joy McElyea offer an array of health care needs at the clinic, from menopause consulting to hormone replacement therapy to family planning and infertility treatments.

The clinic is open on Mondays and Wednesdays and operates out of the Specialty Clinic at the hospital. The Times sat down with McElyea and Tozer to hear more about the services they offer and what led them to this practice.

(This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.)

The clinic has been open now for a little over two months. What are people coming to the clinic for?

McElyea: It's actually been busier than I expected it to be … the response has been great.

We get a lot of just well-women exams, people needing their annual exam, and we’re getting a lot of birth control questions — IUDs are sometimes hard to come by. Questions about menopause, perimenopause and hormone replacement. We've been able to do a lot of colposcopys [a procedure that closely examines the cervix, vagina and vulva for signs of disease] which is great and some surgical procedures that recently people have had to go out of the valley for after not being able to get it done here.

Walk me through your respective paths into women's healthcare.

Tozer : The desire to do women's health, I always felt was important. I had a connection when I went through all my rotations as a medical student. I think there's a huge need for women in women's health. My mom was a nurse and that I think was part of what got me into medicine. I wanted to take care of women specifically. I enjoyed the aspect of OB/GYN because you did everything from adolescence to menopause. You did their wellchecks, you also could take care of problems. This is maybe calling myself old, but I have seen some of the patients I've delivered in my office back home. So you complete the circle a little bit.

Community members gathered for a Women’s Clinic open house two weeks ago. (Courtesy Joelle Ashley)

McElyea: When I was doing my women's health and OB rotation in nursing school, I was amazed at how much I didn't know as a 30-something educated woman about women and just about medicine in general, how little we actually know about women and their health and their specific needs. I just wanted to do it more and learn more about it. I had kind of a convoluted nursing path into women’s health. I was a labor and delivery nurse here while I was going to school to be a midwife, and then have continued that, for both midwife and as a women's health nurse practitioner. I just wanted to learn more and do better for women on multiple levels.

How can women get to the age of 25, 30 or 40 and still know so little about their bodies or be on such a steep learning curve?

Tozer : Everyone's always learning and everybody's experiences in life are different. If there's things that came about that were more important, and it became more valuable for them to learn about it at different phases of their life, that's an individual journey.

McElyea: There's also a societal piece to that. We don't talk a lot about women's issues. You have a period, and you're kind of pushed to the side, because it's taboo and men don't want to hear about it. But 50% of the population are having periods so we shouldn't be talking about it? So it kind of starts from there, all the way up. Then suddenly, women are having a family and the focus isn't on them, it's on the family and making sure that everything else is okay.

So they're not thinking about their own bodies and their own health. It amazes me even when looking at a different drug or a treatment or looking at menopause, there's still so much that is in there that’s ‘we don't have a clear understanding of this or we haven't done testing on this.’

It’s 2023. Why don't we know these things?

What, if any, differences are there in providing women's health care in a rural setting as compared to the same service in Denver or more metropolitan areas?

Tozer: I don't think there's necessarily a difference.

Personally, I feel that it’s the lack of opportunity that's been here. But I think as far as the patients you see, it's very much the same.

McElyea: The patients you see, the problems that you see, what we're able to do here in the clinic are all very similar.

But access is the biggest piece. If you don't have somebody who is focused on, and specializes in, certain aspects of women's health care, they feel uncomfortable treating it or following through on testing. So that's where a lot of women had been referred out of the valley if they weren't comfortable going to providers here. Bringing it all in back to GVH, especially here in the hospital system where it's easy to get to the lab and easy getting ultrasound and then following through on results. It's all in one system and makes it a lot easier.

What are your ideas about what the clinic will do in the future or care that you are particularly looking forward to?

McElyea : Seeing more patients, but also finding ways to connect with people in the community and continue to advance educational series, and working with the schools and with Western. As a nurse practitioner, I'm big into preventative health and education. Building that aspect of it would be super exciting and something that we've talked about from the beginning.

Tozer: The education piece is huge. It's one of those things where you don't know what you don't know. The more information we can get out there, the better we can help take care of people and make them aware of ‘hey, that's actually not normal.

I don't have to just live with that or you don’t have to suffer with that.’

The hospital is looking for feedback to help decide what services the clinic may offer in the future. Suggestions can be sent to GVH Marketing and Communications Dire ctor Joelle Ashley at JAshley@gvhcolorado.org.

(Abby Harrison can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or abby@ gunnisontimes.com.)

Submitted by Larry McDonald The chill in the morning air and gold colors everywhere signal the end to another busy season at the museum with our closing this past weekend. We want to thank all of our wonderful volunteers for their service and dedication, and also announce a few changes to our board of directors. At our recent annual membership meeting, long time board members Jan Nixon and Ron Kibler both announced that they would be stepping down from their positions and Dan McDonough and Kevin Davidson were nominated and elected to fill their seats on the board. Both Jan and Ron stated that they would continue their involvement with the museum as dedicated volunteers, and we certainly appreciate all of their many contributions. Former VP Kathie Lucas was elected President, and Jeanie Miller-VP, while Bridgett McDermott-Secretary, and Tom Stoeber-Treasurer, retained their roles on the board.

Last week’s column was about the legacy the Lake family left in our community, and today we’ll take a look back at what Henry F. Lake published in his Gunnison News-Champion newspaper on this date in 1923, 100 years ago. The three major headlines were; “Good Hope Mines Show Promising Prospects Now”, in regard to the possible return of gold mining at Vulcan, “Stockmen To Ship Direct to Iowa Feeder Market”, regarding the upcoming shipment of 40 railcars with 1500 head of cattle, which would bring our local ranchers’ better prices, and “Sweeping Railroad Changes Continue on Rio Grande”, announcing that instead of an expected reduction of local service, Gunnison would become the division headquarters. The Gunnison Division would soon include all territory from Salida

to Durango, including all lines to Crested Butte, Ouray, Ridgeway, and Lake City.

Other local happenings noted that, “18 husky lads from Western State College boarded the train with much noise and cheering from their fellow students,” to head to Boulder for a game with the University of Colorado the following day. And with spirits already low due to the recent loss of Buell Crawford, their star player who had just died from blood poisoning that developed from a leg injury during a practice, they were trounced 51-0. Crawford Hall on the campus of Western was named in honor of the popular student from Delta.

A page four headline stated, “McClure Pass Road Boosted”, and mentioned that Henry F. Lake had “made a horse-back trip over this route back in 1911 and had been advocating for it ever since.” A route over McClure would “…connect Gunnison, Delta, Montrose, and other western slope towns by means of a new stretch of highway of 20 miles between Bardine to Redstone…,” and be of great benefit to tourists. And it looks like our dollar went a bit further back in 1923, with the Unique Theater charging between .20 and .40 cents ($7 today) to see movies with titles of, “The Bells of San Juan”, and “Moonshine Valley”, while the Spenst Motor Company, located in McDermott’s Garage, was advertising a recent price reduction in Ford vehicles with a 4-door sedan going for $685 ($12,000).

And we are looking ahead to our 2024 season with the opening of a new building housing the intriguing relics of the Tin Cup, Crested Butte, and Gunnison Masonic Lodges, along with what now will be “the world’s largest collection of Coors Breweriana” in the Fabiano building. We encourage you to follow us during our “off-season” on Facebook and check our new website for amazing history along with 2024 membership and volunteer opportunity updates!

MUSEUM OPEN DAILY 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. FROM MAY 15 THROUGH OCTOBER 1.

Admission $15 ages 13+, $5 for ages 6-12, Free for 5 and under.

Follow us on Facebook for current information and amazing local history!

LOCATION: 803 E. TOMICHI AVE., GUNNISON (970) 641-4530

www.GunnisonPioneerMuseum.com

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Gunnison Country Times

Films all weekend long Movie buffs from around the country gathered in Crested Butte last week to enjoy some of the best documentary and narrative nonfiction films around. The five-day long Crested Butte Film Festival ran from Wednesday to Sunday, showcasing movies at both the Majestic Theater and the Crested Butte Center for the Arts. During intermissions, filmmakers and attendees were invited to a number of community events from bike rides to small parties that featured very large, and delicious charcuterie boards.

(Photo by Abby Harrison)

Bethany Church 909 N Wisconsin St.

Faith Directory

New Song Christian Fellowship

(behind Powerstop) • 970-641-2144 Two services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

FREE lunch for college students following the 10:30 a.m. service gunnisonbethany.com 9 a.m.: Family Service with nursery & children’s church Check out our website for updates!

Or download our app on the App Store by searching, Gunnison Bethany.

77 Ute Lane • 970-641-5034 A Christ Centered Gospel Sharing Community where we want to be part of a community who encourage and support one another in our spiritual journey.

Sunday 10 a.m. / Wednesday 7 p.m. www.newsonggunnison.net

B'nai Butte Congregation

107 N. Iowa • 970-641- 0925 Pastor Larry Nelson Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m.

Nursery & Age-Graded Ministry Weekly Student Ministry Weekly Adult LifeGroups Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9-4 For more info: ccgunnison.com or email info@ ccgunnison.com Join us in-person, listen to our broadcast on 98.3 FM, or view online stream on YouTube Transforming Lives • Building Community

PO Box 2537 Crested, Butte CO 81224 305-803-3648 All High holy Day services will be held at Queen of All Saints Church Parish Hall (401 Sopris Ave), unless noted elsewhere.

Monday, September 25, 2023: Yom Kippur services/Shacharit to begin at 10am followed by discussion-The book of Jonah 6:30 p.m.: Yizkor Service, 7:00pm: Ne’ila Service 7:30 p.m.: Break the fast potluckpls bring a dish/drink to share.

Spiritual Leader: Rabbi Mark Kula; available for you at RabbiMarkKula@gmail.com (305) 803-3648 www.bnaibutte.org

Church of Christ

600 E. Virginia • 970-641-1588 Sunday Morning Bible Class: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Class: 7 p.m.

Church in the Barn

8007 County Road 887 Waunita Hot Springs Ranch • 970-641-8741 Sundays, 10:30 a.m.

Non Denominational Come as you are

Community Church of Gunnison

First Baptist Church

120 N. Pine St. • 970-641-2240 Pastor Jonathan Jones 9:30 a.m. Share & Prayer Fellowship 10 a.m. Sunday School Classes 11 a.m. Morning Worship Service 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. - Children's Patch Club Gunnison Bible Institute Thursday 7 p.m. - College & Career Christian Fellowship www.firstbaptistgunnison.org.

The Good Samaritan Episcopal Church

307 W. Virginia Ave. • 970-641-0429 Rev. Laura Osborne, Vicar Sunday Morning Holy Eucharist, Rite II 9 a.m.

Children's Sunday school 9 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.

Office Hours: M-Th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.goodsamaritangunnison.com Visit our partnership church: All Saints in the Mountains, Crested Butte Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Sunday 5 p.m.

Union Congregational Church, 403 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte.

Gunnison Congregational Church United Church of Christ 317 N. Main St. • 970-641-3203 Open and Affirming Whole Earth · Just Peace Sunday, 10:00 a.m.

Casual, Relaxed, “Come As You Are” Worship www.gunnisonucc.org

Grace Covenant Church Gunnison

101 N. 8th St. Gunnison Meeting at the Historic 8th St School House Reformed, Confessional & committed to Expository preaching Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Thursdays 1:00 p.m.

Women's Bible Study gracegunnison.com

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church 711 N. Main • 970-641-1860 Bible Study and Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays Church Service at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays Pastor Robert Carabotta, Pastor Jacob With

The Rising Church

92 C.R. 17 • 970-444-1545 Service times: Sundays @ 9:30 a.m., Men’s and Women’s group, Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.

Rising Gen (youth ministry) Thursdays @ 6 p.m.

Gunnisonrising.church for more details!

Rocky Mountain Christian Ministries

1040 Highway 135 (1/4 mile N. of Spencer Ave.) • 970-641-0158 Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m.

Nursery and Children’s ministry through Middle School “Remedy” Worship Nights Small Group Ministries www.rmcmchurch.org

St. Peter’s Catholic Church

300 N. Wisconsin • 970-641-0808 Fr. Andres Ayala-Santiago www.gunnisoncatholic.org www.crestedbuttecatholic.org or call the Parish Office.

St. Peter's - Gunnison Sat 8:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. & Sun 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. (Spanish) Mass First Sunday of every month bilingual Mass 11 a.m.

Queen of All Saints - Crested Butte, 401 Sopris Sun 8:30 a.m. Mass St. Rose of Lima - Lake City Mass Service, Sat 4 p.m.

Trinity Baptist Church

523 N. Pine St. • 970-641-1813 Senior Pastor - Joe Ricks Sunday Service 9:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Study 8 a.m. www.trinitybaptistsgunnison.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2023

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EMPLOYMENT

See GWSD website for details gunnisonschools.net

Recycling Technician/Landfill Operator Public Works: 40 hours/week, hourly rate range from $21.72$24.72, plus full benefits.

Gunnison Watershed School District believes that students thrive when they are connected to something bigger than themselves. That’s why we create learning experiences that spark curiosity, helping students discover who they are and how to make a difference in the world around them. As they excel in academics, athletics and the arts, students find the confidence to pursue any opportunity in life. Our team is “Driven to be the Difference!”

HOURLY OPPORTUNITIES Bus Drivers Food Service-CBCS and GCS Special Needs Educational Assistants SPED Educational Assistant-GES and GMS ELL Educational Assistant-CBCS Building Manager-CBCS Assistant Building Manager-CBCS Lead Custodian-Lake School Permanent Substitute-CBSS, GHS, GCS Substitute Teachers

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Caseworker I HHS: 40 hours/week, monthly salary range from $4,989-$6,065, plus full benefits.

GCSAPP Prevention Specialist II Juvenile Services: 19 hours/week, hourly rate range from $28.78$34.99, plus partial benefits.

Counselor-CBES ELL Teacher-GES

EMPLOYMENT REAL ESTATE RENTALS

*Housing is held for Gunnison County employees and may be available to rent*

GUNNISON WATERSHED SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

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GUNNISON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT

GHS-Speech and Debate Please contact: Superintendent’s Office JoAnn Klingsmith 800 N. Boulevard 970-641-7760 jklingsmith@gunnisonschools.net

Public Health Nurse II – Child Care Health Consultant HHS: 6 hours/ week, hourly rate range from $32.03$36.47, plus partial benefits.

Public Health Nurse II – Substance Abuse Prevention, Juvenile Services: 20 hours/week, hourly rate range from $32.03-$38.94, plus partial benefits.

Senior Administrative Assistant Community Development: 40 hours/week, monthly salary range from $3,990-$4,850, plus full benefits.

Airport Operations Manager Airport: 40 hours/week, monthly salary range from $6,238-$8,194, plus full benefits.

Summer Seasonal Public Works: Guaranteed 40 hours/week, hourly rate range from $15.75-$22.28 depending on experience, plus partial benefits.

Outdoor work that includes traffic control, fencing, tree and brush removal, trail work, recycling, equipment training and much more, all in a 4-day work week.

Patrol Deputy Sheriff: Full-time, 40 hours/week, monthly salary range from $5,552$7,853 plus full benefits.

Detention Deputy Sheriff: Full-time, 40 hours/week, monthly salary range from $4,989$7,057 plus full benefits. Only work 14 days a month.

For more information, including complete job descriptions, required qualifications and application instructions, please visit GunnisonCounty.org/ jobs.

COMMUNITY

JOHN ROBERTS MOTOR WORKS SEEKS COLLISON CENTER TECHNICIANS AND AUTOMOTIVE CENTER TECHNICIANS.

Journeyman & Residential Wireman for projects in the Gunnison and Crested Butte areas. Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Top pay & Benefits.

Competitive pay, 401K, insurance, paid vacations. 40 hour work week.

www.ec-electric.com/careers

EC ELECTRIC IS SEEKING

Send resumes to info@ec-electric.com or call 970-641-0195

CITY OF GUNNISON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Police Officer Full-time, $68,900-$93,100/yr. $33.13-$44.76/hr.

Performs technical, professional and administrative duties related to maintaining the security of the city, protecting constitutional guarantees of all persons, protecting life and property, preserving public peace and order, preventing, solving and detecting crimes, facilitating the safe movement of people and vehicles and other emergency services as needed. POST Certification not required. The city will pay for the police academy if needed and pay a cadet wage of $50,900 while attending the academy. Includes a $5,000 signing bonus. Increased wages over above-listed salary available for working nights.

Personal liability insurance paid by the City of Gunnison.

Housing is available.

Part-time Openings Ice Rink Concessions - up to $21.62/hr.

Zamboni Drivers - up to $22.00/hr.

The City of Gunnison offers a competitive benefit package including 75% of medical, dental and vision premiums paid for the employee and their dependents, 5% of gross wages in a retirement plan, 3 weeks of vacation (increasing based on the years of service), 12 paid holidays, and 12 days of sick leave per year.

For more information, including complete job descriptions, benefit packages, required job qualifications and application instructions, please visit GunnisonCO.gov/HR

4 DAY WORK WEEK M-TH (4x10) AUTOMOTIVE MASTER TECHNICIAN. If you are curious about how your current job compares to Precision Automotive? EMAIL your resume to precisionauto4040@hotmail.com, call or text Steve at 970-596-9999 ALL INQUIRIES ARE STRICKLY CONFIDENTIAL! Benefits include: PAID VACATION, PAID HOLIDAYS, MEDICAL, DENTAL, MATCHING IRA. AUTOMOTIVE APPRENTICE Do you love cars? Get your start in the well paid and exciting world of Automotive Repair that could turn into your life passion. Work along side your mentor a Master Certified Technician while completing online modules such as: Electrical, Engine mechanical, Transmission, Drive train, Suspension & Steering, Heating & A/C, Engine Performance and Brakes.

LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE in CB South is currently hiring an afternoon Pre-K teacher M-F. This is a fantastic opportunity for a rewarding career in teaching with lots of growth potential. Experience a

plus, but training and education paid for.

Very competitive pay plus a great benefits package. Flexible schedule needed, plus positive mindset, creativity and ability to be quick on your feet. Please inquire with resume and interest letter to Jessica at lilredschoolhouse1@gmail.com.

THE CLUB AT CRESTED BUTTE is hiring he following part-time and full-time seasonal position: housekeeping, flexible schedule available, $20-$25/hr. Employee benefits include complimentary golf rounds and employee discounts. For more information or to submit a resume, please visit theclubatcrestedbutte.com or email:jobs@ clubatcrestedbutte.com.

Please note this is not a complete list of all our open jobs. You can view all open positions on our website at jobs.gunnisonvalleyhealth.org.

Admin Assistant, Home Health – FT $19.46–$24.33/hr DOE Cook, Senior Care – FT $18-$23.40/hr DOE Personal Care Provider – FT $17-$19.55/hr DOE Facilities Tech – FT $19.70-$25.62/hr DOE Benefits Eligibility: Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA and dependent care FSA. All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following date of hire. PRN staff are not initially eligible for benefits.

Please visit our website for more indepth position descriptions, specific qualification requirements and to apply online: gunnisonvalleyhealth.org/careers/ or call HR for questions at 970-641-1456. (PRN = as needed).

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a negative 10-panel drug screen test, criminal background check, reference checks, infection prevention procedures (TB test, Flu Shot, immunization records, etc.), physical capacity profile and acknowledgement of policies. insurance. Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, disability insurance. Life insurance and retirement are also position benefits. Full job description is available on the town’s website at townofcrestedbutte.com. Please submit application via email to jobs@crestedbutteco.gov. Position is open until filled. The Town of Crested Butte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SERVICE PLUMBER TECHNICIAN: Timberline Mechanical Contracting is looking for a service technician for troubleshooting and plumbing repair. Plumbing and customer service experience preferred. We offer high pay, paid holidays, paid vacation, health insurance and ski pass. Clean driving record is mandatory.

Timberline Mechanical Contracting Crested Butte, CO. Phone: 970-349-5679.

Email info@timberlinemech.com.

THE ELEVATION HOTEL AND SPA and José Crested Butte have exciting leadership opportunities available: Restaurant manager at José, $60k-$70k/year and guest services manager, $50k-$55k/year. Our team enjoys career advancement opportunities and full-time team members are eligible for full benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, gym membership, room night discounts and housing. For details and to apply, please visit highgate.com/careers.

CAR WASH/DETAILER/SHOP MAINTENANCE. Call or text 970-596-9999 for interview.

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TEMPORARY LABORERS NEEDED: Need some cash this off season? The Town of Crested Butte Parks and Recreation Department is hiring temporary laborers for spring prep/cleanup season. Work will begin once the snow is gone from the majority of parks and public areas. Duties include raking, power washing, painting and general cleanup and repairs. Full job description and application available online at townofcrestedbutte.com click on “Careers”.

Pay $19/hour. The Town of Crested Butte is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

THE TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE is looking for a public works maintenance worker/heavy equipment operator to fill an open position.

Qualifications: Colorado Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of date of employment.

Experience driving loaders, rollers, backhoes and other heavy equipment required. This is a full-time position with benefits. Starting pay is $47,220-$57,500 DOQ. Benefits include fully subsidized medical, dental and vision

THE ADAPTIVE SPORTS CENTER is seeking a logistics coordinator to help the organization continue to grow and thrive.

Work for a local non-profit that provides therapeutic adventure-based programming for people with disabilities, their friends and family members. Join a fast-paced, professional team in a new facility in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort base area.

ASC has been rated in Outside Magazine’s 50 Best Places To Work many years in a row.

The logistics coordinator assists the logistics manager in coordinating duties and supervision for seasonal interns, handles a wide variety of logistical details for incoming and outgoing groups and camps and coordinates activity details with the daily operations staff. In addition, the logistics coordinator occasionally leads adaptive adventure field-based activities. This position

Apply at John Roberts Motor Works.

WILD RIVER BUILDERS IS HIRING CARPENTERS: Lead, journeyman and apprentice. We are a small company that works hard and appreciates our employees.

Competitive wages with regular pay raise opportunities, signing bonus after three months, transportation from Gunnison or mileage reimbursement, retirement match, paid days off and more. Apply at Wildriverbuilders.com/careers or contact Evan, 970-596-2897.

GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH IS HIRING:

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Gunnison Country Times has frontline interactive responsibilities with key organizational partners and participants and must represent all mission-based aspects of the ASC exceptionally well. This position requires sound planning skills, diligent attention to detail, creativity and the ability to work through challenges and problem solve independently. CTRS is preferred but not required.

This is a 12-month, year-round and nonexempt position. Compensation is based on experience with the starting salary range $40,000-$45,000, an hourly equivalent of $19.23-$21.63, plus a competitive benefits package including 401(k), paid time off and holidays, health insurance reimbursement, season pass, ski/equipment locker, and professional licenses/certification reimbursements. Estimated annual benefit value of an additional $10,500.

Desired start date Nov. 15, 2023 or until the position is filled.

To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume and references to Chris Read, Program Director at cread@adaptivesports.org, and Richard Paylor, Logistics Manager at richard@adaptivesports.org. Subject Line: “Logistics Coordinator”. Please, no phone calls.

The Adaptive Sports Center is an inclusive organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

More information: adaptivesports.org/aboutus/careers GUNNISON LIQUOR (The Ghost) is currently looking for part-time help. Nights and weekends a must. Stop by with a resume. 603 W. Tomichi Ave., Gunnison.

BOOKEEPER: Responsibilities would include payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general office clerical duties.

Qualifications in accounting, QuickBooks experience, Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Vacation and benefit packages included.

Salary and wage are negotiable. Please call 970-209-5525.

THE TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE seeks applicants for a planner I or planner II (seeking most qualified) to join the community development team. The planner I/ II assists with the processing of development applications to BOZAR, the development and amendment of long-range plans and regulations and supports case work for the housing division. This year-round position includes an excellent benefits package with 100% employer paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and contribution to retirement plan after one year of employment. Starting salary is $50,529-$61,146 for planner I or $55,297-$67,653 for planner II DOQ. Full job descriptions are available on the town’s website at townofcrestedbutte.com/jobs.

Please submit application, cover letter, and resume via email to jobs@crestedbutte-co. gov. Position is open until filled. The Town of Crested Butte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ARE YOU TIRED OF WORKING MULTIPLE JOBS TO MAKE IT IN THE VALLEY? Iron Horse is looking for the right individual to join our expanding property care team. This individual is responsible for property inspections, inventories and the overall quality and presentation of vacation rentals in our luxury inventory. You will work hand-in-hand with our maintenance, housekeeping and reservation teams to ensure that our guests experience vacation perfection. Pay starts at $22 per hour plus a company car, health insurance, on-call pay, paid vacation, ski or health and wellness pass, 5-day work week and more. If you are detail oriented, organized, punctual and only want the best, then submit your resume to steve@ironhorsecb.com and qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Clean driving record is required. No phone calls please.

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THE ELEVATION HOTEL AND SPA and José Crested Butte are hiring for the winter season. The following roles are available to high quality candidates: night auditor $21/hour, bellperson $17/hour + tips, guest service agent $20.25/hour, front desk supervisor $22/hr, lead server $19/hr + tips, bartender $17/hour + tips, barback $16/hour + tips, server $15/hour + tips, barista $15/ hr + tips, host $18/hour + tips, cook $19/ hour, dishwasher/steward $17/hour, room attendant $18/hour, engineer 1-3 $21 - $24/ hour. Full-time team members are eligible for full benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, gym membership, room night discounts and housing. For details and to apply, please visit highgate.com/careers.

ELEVEN EXPERIENCE is seeking candidates for our snowcat driver position for our cat skiing operation at Irwin. This position requires the ability to work in an alpine environment with high physical demands and long days. The role is guestfacing and requires not only safe equipment operation but also a level of hospitality and interaction with clientele. Snowcat operating experience preferred, heavy equipment operating experience a plus. We’re looking for a hard-working team player with attention to detail, good communication skills and a strong desire to provide a superior guest experience.

Marker certification, CPR/ First Aid, and ability to ride a snowmobile preferred, training provided for otherwise qualified applicants.

Professional appearance a must. Clean motor vehicle record mandatory. Please send resume and coverletter to jobs@elevenexperience. com. More information about our company can be found at irwinguides.com and elevenexperience.com. The winter seasonal position starts at $180-$200 per day plus tips, depending on experience and qualifications.

CAREGIVER: Tom Morton’s family is looking for a caregiver. Position pay: $30 an hour and 5 days a week. Duties include companionship, light housekeeping, errand services and grocery shopping. Email tommy.mortom11@gmail.com for more details.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY invites applications for the full-time position of Mountain Sports Coordinator. The Mountain Sports program exists to augment the Western experience for over 100 athletes participating in the seven competitive teams.

Duties include supporting administrative function, recruiting, fundraising, alumni communication, media and marketing and oversight of student staff. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation: Mountain Sports (ADCR –MS) and works closely with the Mountain Sports coaches to support the development of Mountain Sports athletes. View the full job announcement and apply at western.edu/ jobs.

DAVID GROSS GENERAL CONTRACTOR is seeking a responsible construction trash dump driver with valid license. Duties include driving trash dumpsters to Gunnison landfill. Additional duties include general labor and job site cleaning. $27.50 per hour, health insurance, ski pass. Please call David at 970-901-1798.

PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS WANTED TO JOIN THE SEALCO TEAM: $33+ hourly - $1,800+ weekly potential with performance and safety bonuses. Seeking motivated, hardworking and dependable individuals. No experience necessary. On the job training working outdoors. Paid weekly. Must be capable of lifting 60 pounds. Email resumes to Aaron@sealcoincorporated.com or call 970-641-4260.

THE TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE is hiring a maintenance worker: Maintenance duties vary from season to season and

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will include but are not limited to snow shoveling, plowing of the Mt. Crested Butte roads and various parking lots, maintaining town equipment and vehicles, emptying trash cans, repairing fence lines, building maintenance, road maintenance including sweeping, flagging, filling potholes, maintaining the town’s ditches and culverts.

Class B commercial driver’s license or the ability to obtain one is required for this position. This position is subject to preemployment and random drug testing as per federal law regarding the Class B commercial driver’s license. Starting pay range is $48,590-$56,436 for entry level and up to $65,311 for highly accredited, qualified and experienced applicants.

This position is full-time, year-round. The Town offers a generous benefits package: full health, vision and dental insurance premiums paid for you and your immediately family, paid life insurance, retirement plan through PERA, 12 paid holidays, generous vacation time, wellness program, Aflac and more. All positions require a clean, sevenyear driving record.

For the full job description and more information please visit mtcb.colorado. gov/employment. To apply for a position please email your resume, cover letter and three references to Tiffany O’Connell at toconnell@mtcb.colorado.gov.

THE MT. CRESTED BUTTE WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT is accepting applications for a full-time water operator position to be part of a team environment focused on operation of the water plant and distribution system for Mt. Crested Butte. Important qualifications include a combination of construction, field operations and electrical/mechanical/maintenance repair. A State of Colorado water and/or distribution license or the ability to obtain such within one year is mandatory. Training for certifications provided. Operators are required to take on-call responsibility including select weekends and holidays. A valid Colorado driver’s license is required.

Starting salary is $44,500-$51,500 for entry level. $58,000-$75,000 salary available for operators with experience and appropriate state licenses. Excellent benefits package including 100% employer paid premium family health, dental, vision and life insurance, 12 paid holiday days, two weeks paid vacation, employer contribution to retirement plan (5% automatic mandatory employer matching with 1-3% optional additional matching), employer provided uniforms and a seasonal ski pass. Full job description is available at mcbwsd.com.

Please submit cover letter and resume to Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District, P.O. Box 5740, Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225 or email info@mcbwsd.com.

Position is open until filled. MCBWSD is an equal opportunity employer.

ID SCULPTURE IS HIRING: Interested in making the world’s best playgrounds, climbing boulders and interactive art?

ID Sculpture designs and manufactures climbing boulders, playground sculptures and fine art sculptures for parks, schools and public spaces across the country. We use a combination of technology and traditional methods to create unique interactive environments.

IDS provides secure, year-round indoor and outdoor work in a unique fabrication environment with opportunity for travel and room for advancement. We offer benefits including PTO, healthcare and retirement. ID Sculpture is an equal opportunity employer.

We are currently seeking: Production Assistant(s): Ideal candidates possess a positive attitude, good work ethic and are eager to learn. Applicants must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance. Initial responsibilities are to provide general labor and assist artists, fabricators and shipping departments as needed. Compensation is $20-$25 per hr. depending on prior construction experience and/or aptitude.

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Project Fabricator(s): The ideal candidate or this position has construction trades experience, welding experience, the ability to work well with a team and a positive attitude. Initial responsibilities are to fabricate various components for standard and custom products. Compensation is $23$30 per hr. depending on prior construction experience and/or aptitude.

Project Sculptor(s): The ideal candidate for this position has a passion for creating works of art, ability to work well with a team, fastidious attention to detail, a positive attitude, experience sculpting concrete, rock climbing, course setting and construction trades experience. Initial responsibilities are hands on sculpting of foam, concrete, and epoxy. Compensation is $24.50-$55.00 per hr. depending on familiarity with IDS process, prior experience, employment references and body of work.

To apply for this unique opportunity, please provide a resumé, cover letter and references to hello@idsculpture.com with the position of interest in the subject line, or drop off your resume at 591 S. Boulevard St. Gunnison, CO 81230.

Learn more about what we do at idsculpture. com.

TOAD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT is seeking a full-time maintenance technician for a large condominium building in Mt. Crested Butte. This position provides housing, competitive pay, ski pass and more. We are seeking a fun, hardworking, detailed-oriented, responsible and experienced individual to join our team. To submit your resume, please go to ToadPropertyManagement.com/ employment or give us a call at 970-3492773.

THE TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE seeks applicants for a planning technician to join the community development team. The planning technician is responsible for a wide variety of administrative and clerical duties to support the activities, operations, methods and processes of the community development department. This year-round position includes an excellent benefits package with 100% employer paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and contribution to retirement plan after one year of employment. Starting salary is $47,221-$57,507 DOQ. Full job description is available on the town’s website at townofcrestedbutte.com/jobs.

Please submit application, cover letter, and resume via email to jobs@crestedbutte-co. gov. Position is open until filled. The Town

of Crested Butte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CRESTED BUTTE LAND TRUST is hiring a full time conservation manager. Reporting to the executive director, the focus of the conservation manager is to work with private landowners, municipalities, state and federal land managers to acquire and conserve priority lands using a suite of land protection tools in the Gunnison Valley. The conservation manager works closely with the stewardship director to monitor and maintain the Crested Butte Land Trust’s existing portfolio of conservation assets. Applicants should have experience developing relationships with landowners and land managers, natural resource management and grant writing. Previous conservation experience is preferred. A proven ability to excel in a small team environment is a must.

Annual salary will start between $50-60K DOE. Benefits include medical, paid time off and retirement. Crested Butte Land Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Email cover letter and resume to jake@cblandtrust.org.

INTERESTED IN A CAREER WITH BENEFITS? The Crested Butte Bank, a branch of the Gunnison Bank and Trust Company, has an opening for a full-time teller to join the operations side of our growing bank. Applicants should have strong customer service skills, the ability to multitask, and a willingness to learn. GB&T fosters a learning environment where you will gain exposure to multiple areas of the bank with a strong foundation in operations. Pay starting at $18. Robust benefits package includes 401(k), medical insurance, vision insurance, life insurance and disability insurance (ST and LT). Pooled transportation is available.

Send resume to abrown@crestedbuttebank. com or lbeda@gunnisonbank.com.

TOAD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT is seeking dynamic individuals to join our property management and maintenance team.

Year-round and seasonal maintenance positions available for someone with a strong attention to detail, hard work ethic and passionate about career growth. Maintenance duties are subject, but not limited to, operating our snow cats, shoveling, irrigation, lawn care and general maintenance. Toad offers competitive pay, ski passes and housing. To submit your resume, please go to ToadPropertyManagement. com/employment.

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A17 • LEGALS • Thursday, October 5, 2023 DO YOU HAVE MAINTENANCE SKILLS? Are you looking for a full-time, year-round position in the valley with great pay, health insurance, on-call pay, company vehicle, company phone, paid vacation, ski or health and wellness pass, 5-day work week and more? Iron Horse Property Management is adding another position to our maintenance team and we are looking for the right individual to help maintain our luxury homes.

We are looking for someone who has a great work ethic, maintenance skills, is punctual and wants to quit having multiple jobs to make it in the valley. If this sounds like you and you have a clean driving record, then please send your resume to steve@ ironhorsecb.com. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please. Pay DOE. IRWING GUIDES IS SEEKING OFFICE/ SALES ASSOCIATES, SEASONAL, FULL AND PART-TIME: The position will be responsible for assisting the Irwin Guides administrator with day-to-day operations including, but not limited to, data entry, completing and filing paperwork, interacting with guests face-to-face or via phone/ email, booking trips and assisting with walk-in traffic and retail inquires/purchases.

A strong candidate will have knowledge of the outdoor industry and local activities, strong administrative skills, effective communication, both oral and written, and is detail-oriented, responsive to delegation and comfortable working both independently and in a fast-paced team environment. During the operational seasons this position will be required to work some early mornings and late afternoons, at least one weekend day per week and some holidays as necessary.

This is a winter seasonal position starting at $19-$22 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. For more information and to apply, please visit elevenexperience.com/ careers/.

REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE HOME FOR SALE: 1700 sq. ft. 2020 build.

Very accessible single story home in great west Gunnison location. For further details enter 600 Carbon Court, Gunnison, CO into Zillow search and/or contact terravistalimited@gmail.com, 970-497-9113 FOR RENT IN GUNNISON: 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, brand-new townhomes. 427 S. Boulevard Ave. No pets, no smoking. First, last and security deposit. Previous rental references required. Available Nov. 1st. $3,250. Please call 970-901-1798.

PRIME OFFICE SPACE on Main St. Five private offices. Client waiting/conference room, reception desk, 12 paved parking spaces. Call or text 970-596-9999 for more info.

Legals INTENT TO DISPOSE NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISPOSE: To the following parties that have their personal property stored at Plotts Mini Storage, LLC. 312 W. Hwy 50 Gunnison, CO 81230: All property will be sold or disposed of, unless claimed and/or all rent and fees paid prior to Oct. 20, 2023.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Donald Eugene Calkins, Deceased

Case Number 2023PR4

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Gunnison County, Colorado on or before January 3, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gary Calkins 7 Private Drive 1142 Espanola, NM 87532 Gunnison Country Times Gunnison, Colorado Publication dates of Octtober 5, 12, 19, 2023 10899

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Michael E. Hinman, Deceased

Case Number 2023 PR 30040 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Gunnison County, Colorado on or before January 31st, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Douglas P. Robinson Personal Representative c/o Kathleen L. Fogo, P.C. Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 7200, Gunnison, CO 81230 Gunnison Country Times Gunnison, Colorado Publication dates of September 28, October 5, 12 10847

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING 2024 BUDGET FOR THE RAGGED MOUNTAIN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by the Ragged Mountain Fire Protection District, pursuant to C.R.S. 29-1-106, that on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 at 6:00 pm, the Ragged Mountain Fire Protection District will hold a Public Hearing regarding the 2024 Budget. The Hearing will be held via conference call 605472-5550 Access Code 296143 and at 3688 Highway 133, Somerset CO 81434.

Gunnison/Hinsdale Combined Emergency Telephone Service Authority C/O City of Gunnison P.O. Box 239 Gunnison, CO 81230 Phone: 970-641-8162 Email: bcowan@gunnisonco.gov

of an actionable strategic operating plan driven by community input. It will include a robust financial and resource analysis, recommendations for service sustainability, recommendations for new transit facilities and the locations of new facilities, and will identify key service expansion opportunities.

The work will culminate in a final report.

Any interested elector of the Ragged Mountain Fire Protection District may file any objection to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, in writing, delivered to the office of the Ragged Mountain Fire Protection District, located at 3688 Highway 133, Somerset CO 81434 or mailed to PO Box 570; Somerset, CO 81434.

Gunnison Country Times Gunnison, Colorado Publication date of October 5, 2023 10910

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Legal Notice: Request for Proposals – Gunnison Valley Transportation Authority (GVRTA) FiveYear Strategic Operating and Capital Plan The Gunnison Valley Transportation Authority (GVRTA) is seeking a qualified consultant or team of consultants to assist with the development of a five-year strategic operating and capital plan for GVRTA’s Commuter Bus service along Hwy 135 between Gunnison and Mt. Crested Butte.

The goal and purpose of this project is to evaluate current transit needs, understand current ridership, optimize existing services and service schedules, plan for future service demand and expansion, plan for future transit facilities including potential park and ride facilities and identifying and assessing locations for a possible future multi-modal transit center in the City of Gunnison.

The project will result in the development

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The time schedule for the selection of a contractor for this project is as follows, but is subject to change: RFP released October 6, 2023 Questions/Inquires Due October 27, 2023 Responses to Questions released November 3, 2023 Proposals Due November 28, 2023 Complete Proposal Evaluations December 4, 2023 Recommendation to Board of Directors December 8, 2023 Final Award Notification December 11, 2023 To receive a copy of the full Request for Proposals and submission requirements, please contact GVRTA Executive Director, Scott Truex at struex@gunnisonvalleyrta. org.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF GUNNISON REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ No. 23-13) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – CIVIL ENGINEERING COLLEGE AVENUE EXTENSION The City of Gunnison (Gunnison) is requesting SOQs from qualified Consultants to provide professional civil engineering services for the purpose of completing construction bid documents. Gunnison is a home-rule municipality. This solicitation is governed by the City Code, Title 2, Chapter 2.20 – Purchasing Policy and Procedure and applicable state and federal regulations.

Copies of RFQ documents are located and only available on BidNetDirect.com. These RFQ documents can be accessed from the City of Gunnison’s Solicitation section on the Finance department webpage at the following web address: gunnisonco.gov/rfp.

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The proposed budget is available for inspection by the public at the office of the Ragged Mountain Fire Protection District located at 3688 Highway 133, Somerset CO 81434. Office Hours are Monday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday 1p.m.-4 p.m., and Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

NOTICE OF BUDGET NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the board of directors of the Gunnison/Hinsdale Combined Emergency Telephone Service Authority for the ensuing year of 2024; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the City of Gunnison Finance Department where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the board of directors to be held at the Gunnison County Emergency Operations Center at 510 W. Bidwell Ave., Gunnison, CO on October 25, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. A remote video communications link may also be obtained by contacting Ben Cowan, Fiscal and Administrative Agent, at the below address. Any interested elector may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

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A magical dessert for Halloween gatherings Sweet treats are on display come Halloween. People hosting Halloween parties or bringing items over to others’ homes for the holiday may need to scare up some new ideas for dessert.

Chocolate never goes out of style and is right at home on Halloween. This recipe for “Black Magic Cake,” courtesy of The Food Network, is decadently rich. Don’t let all that chocolate frighten you. Drizzle as much melted marshmallow as necessary to brighten up the flavor. Turn into a mummy face or transform the top of the cake into a spiderweb instead.

Black Magic Cake 8 to 10 servings 2⁄3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for greasing the baking pans 1 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder (or any cocoa powder if on hand) 1 cup boiling water 2 cups granulated sugar 13⁄4 cups all-purpose flour (see cook’s note) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon fine salt 1 cup whole milk 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Filling and Frosting: 11⁄2 cups heavy cream 3⁄4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon espresso powder 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Pinch fine salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1⁄3 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted Decoration: 2 cups mini marshmallows (about 4 ounces) Cooking spray 1 or more candy spiders or two candy eyes for decorating For the cake: Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 F. Line the bottom of two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment and crease the parchment and the sides of the pans with oil.

Stir together the cocoa powder and boiling water in a small bowl and let sit to bloom for 5 minutes (this step intensifies the chocolate flavor in the cake).

Whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.

Whisk together the bloomed cocoa, oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla in a medium bowl.

Pour the cocoa mixture into the sugar mixture and stir until smooth (the batter will be thin). Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake until the cakes bounce back when pressed in the middle and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

Let cool completely in the pans on a rack.

For the filling and frosting: Heat the cream in a double boiler over low heat, whisking occasionally, until it begins to steam.

Whisk in the cocoa powder, chocolate, espresso powder, vanilla, and salt until the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Whisk

in the butter until melted. Whisk in the confectioners’ sugar until incorporated. Let the frosting cool completely.

To assemble: Put one cake, bottom-side up, on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread about 1 cup of the frosting over the top but not all the way down the side. Top with the other cake, bottom-side up, and frost the top and sides with the remaining frosting.

For the spider web or mummy decoration: Microwave the marshmallows in a microwave-safe medium bowl until they swell and are soft enough to stir, about 1 minute. Let sit a few minutes until cool enough to touch. Spray your hands with cooking spray. For a spider web, pick up a tablespoon-sized blob of the melted marshmallow and stretch it over and around the cake; repeat so that the strings of marshmallow crisscross one another in many directions. Continue until you have what looks like a spiderweb. For a mummy, stretch the marshmallow so that all the strings on the top of the cake run in the same direction, leaving a small gap between strings for the mummy’s eyes to peak out. Garnish with a candy spider or several candy spiders for the web cake or candy eyes for the mummy cake.

Cook’s note: The candy directions are a nice touch, but the cake will be fun and delicious without them as well. When measuring flour, spoon it into a dry measuring cup and level off the excess.

Semi-homemade tip: Purchase a premade chocolate cake and use the decoration to make the mummy or spiderweb only.

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CITY OF GUNNISON POLICE REPORT SEPT 25

THEFT: INTENDS TO PERMANENTLY DEPRIVE — 312 E. TOMICHI AVE. THEFT: INTENDS TO PERMANENTLY DEPRIVE — 977 W. NEW YORK AVE. ANIMAL - RUNNING AT LARGE MUNICIPAL — 880 N. MAIN ST. INFORMATION — N. MAIN ST. THEFT: INTENDS TO PERMANENTLY DEPRIVE — 312 E. TOMICHI AVE. PROPERTY - LOST — 900 N. MAIN ST.

SEPT 26 WELFARE ASSIST — W. VIRGINIA AVE. WELFARE ASSIST — 600 N. COLORADO ST. DEATH INVESTIGATION — N. SPRUCE ST. INFORMATION — 200 E. VIRGINIA AVE.

SEPT 27 ANIMAL - RUNNING AT LARGE MUNICIPAL — 915 N. 12TH ST. TOBACCO VIOLATION - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION — N. 11TH ST. PROPERTY - FOUND — 700 N. MAIN ST. PROPERTY - FOUND — 200 N. MAIN ST.

SEPT 28 NUISANCE CODE VIOLATION — 113 W. TOMICHI AVE. THEFT: INTENDS TO PERMANENTLY DEPRIVE — 124 E. VIRGINIA AVE. ACCIDENT — 200 W. HWY. 50 NUISANCE CODE VIOLATION — 600 W. GOTHIC AVE. PROPERTY - FOUND — 124 E. VIRGINIA AVE. UN-SECURE PREMISES — N. MAIN ST. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - ALCOHOL — 600 N. MAIN ST.

SEPT 29 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE — 711 N. COLORADO ST. JUVENILE PROBLEM — REED ST. INFORMATION — 500 W. HWY. 50 TRAFFIC - PARKING — 500 S. BOULEVARD ST. ANIMAL - RUNNING AT LARGE - MUNICIPAL — 501 E. TOMICHI AVE. PROPERTY - FOUND — 976 W. NEW YORK AVE.

SEPT 30 KIDNAPPING - MINOR — W. HWY. 50 INFORMATION — 600 ESCALANTE DR. NUISANCE CODE VIOLATION — 200 S. 10TH ST. DISTURBING THE PEACE - ALLOWING OTHERS — 308 E. RUBY AVE. JUVENILE PROBLEM — 200 E. SPENCER AVE.

OCT 1 ASSAULT: THIRD DEGREE - BODILY INJURY — 275 S. SPRUCE ST. CIVIL PROBLEM — 312 E. TOMICHI AVE. ALCOHOL VIOLATION - UNDERAGE POSSESSION/CONSUMPTION — 800 W. OHIO AVE.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - ALCOHOL — C.R. 38 ALCOHOL VIOLATION - UNDERAGE POSSESSION/CONSUMPTION — 300 W. DENVER AVE. INFORMATION — 315 N. 12TH ST. INFORMATION — 212 W. HWY. 50

GUNNISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT SEPT 22 -Second degree burglary -Welfare check -Welfare check – mental health call -Welfare check -Search and rescue call - contact made -Domestic violence call unfounded -Unattended death -Information report - out-of-county mental health call -Barking dog complaint

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SEPT 27 -Unattended death -Trespassing report -Agency assist to the CSP with a one-vehicle accident -Information report – welfare on Gunnison resident -Information report -Search and rescue report where missing person was found safe

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Savoring the flavors of fall The Harvest Hoedown, a lively community fundraiser hosted by Mountain Roots hosted each fall, unfolded on Friday, Sept. 29.

The community celebrated the end of the harvest season with a farm-to-table meal and square dancing under a full moon.

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‘Be seen, heard and well-fed’

Heidi and Kate Magnus sit on the bench in front of Firebrand on Sept. 29. (Photos by Bella Biondini)

Gunnison’s beloved Firebrand set to close at end of October Bella Biondini Times Editor

With steaming cups of coffee, Heidi Magnus and her sister, Kate, sat at a small table that is frequented by energized conversations over homemade muffins and sandwiches. The sign on Firebrand’s window read “Closed.”

It was a Monday morning, a cherished moment of calm before the phone rang off the hook for the remainder of the week. Old photographs, graduation announcements, Christmas cards and small tokens from friends and family adorned the walls behind them — a reminder of the community they had built and served for nearly three decades. In just a few weeks time, they will lock the front door for the last time on Oct. 21.

They argued about how it all began, correcting the small details of a story that changed the trajectory of both of their lives. The delicatessen, a centerpiece of Gunnison’s Main

Street for almost 30 years, was never part of the original plan.

But it was a U-turn Heidi and Kate made together, and one that turned into a local sandwich empire that would leave a lasting mark on the Gunnison Valley community.

T h e b i r t h o f Fi re b ra n d stemmed from Heidi’s desire to escape burnout in the corporate world, and a secret plan to lure her sister to Colorado. Although she worked as a biologist, Heidi baked on the weekends, and her sister had ample experience in food service.

With no concrete plans, they arrived in Gunnison and saw the “For rent” sign on the building and started brainstorming.

Nu m e r o u s n a m e s w e r e thrown around, and the sisters practiced answering the phone with different phrases to see what sounded best. The sisters considered “Deli Llama,” but eventually the word “firebrand” arose and stuck with Heidi. By definition, it means “one who stirs up trouble or passions” and is often used to describe revolutionaries. As two upstart New Yorkers in a town where no one knew their names, it seemed fitting for the young women.

It all started Memorial Day weekend of 1995. They were ready for a “crush of humanity,” expecting a crowd of people to storm into the new place.

Heidi and Kate stand under the Firebrand sign in 1995, right when the business first opened. (Courtesy Heidi Magnus)

But they sat at the storefront for an hour, and nobody came in. Eventually, Ellen Harriman and Pat Venturo, who owned a quilt shop that has since closed, wandered in from across Main

Street and gave them a $5 bill for a muffin. They’ve kept it to this day.

“They were the first people to notice,” Heidi said.

Harriman still comes in every

Wednesday as part of what Heidi calls the “Wednesday morning breakfast club.” Once a week, Firebrand pulls two Firebrand, B2

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COME ON OUT! GUNNISON WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION PRESENTS PUBLIC LANDS WEEKEND IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY

Kate seasons a pot of soup on prep day.

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Tickets that have the sandwich favorites of local regulars at Firebrand.

Firebrand from B1 tables together for some of the most interesting people in town — a mixture of locals in their 70s and 80s with nearly half a millennium of life experience shared between them.

Harriman said it was exciting to have another pair of young women joining the Main Street business community.

“We really wanted to support them in any way we could,” she said.

Over the years, business continued to climb, with the tail end of the busy season stretching further in the winter months. Behind the counter, Heidi keeps a bulletin board of tickets with the go-to orders for her regulars.

From seniors to college students and everyone in between, it is difficult to encounter locals who don't have their own favorite sandwich, or who have helped make them. Firebrand has seemingly employed half of the Gunnison population during what Kate believes is a point of transition into adulthood. The Gunnison County coroner, Gunnison Country Times office manager, local art studio owner and countless others have helped construct sandwiches on the counter behind the orange curtains.

“It's really a powerful thing to observe a town grow up,” Heidi said.

September Sack worked at Firebrand on and off for six years, returning to the kitchen in between jobs.

“It’s sad to acknowledge that a really important part of my past is officially coming to a close, even though I've moved on to different things … It always feels like home there,” she said.

As decades passed, Heidi and Kate have watched a great deal of change occur from their window on Main Street. Heidi collected small mementos from

other valley businesses that have since gone out of business or moved on. She bought calendars from Crested Butte’s Donita’s Cantina and sipped from a Bean Coffeehouse mug, the cafe that preceded Tributary.

“We’re just part of a long line of people who feed and serve,” Heidi said. “We've been able to actually take things into Firebrand from these other places and people that are no longer around. It feels like I'm connected to so much when I drink a cup of coffee from a place that is closed, or sit at a table that was made for us with love.”

Together, the Magnus sisters have powered Firebrand, a complementary yin and yang that make a restaurant work.

Kate, who manages the kitchen, is a master of numbers, scheduling and inventory. Heidi, who mans the front of the house, is good at calming people down, and holding tightly to the stories and memories the community has to share. A sticky note on the back of the counter reads “If everyone feels seen, heard and well-fed” — a task the Magnus’ share — “mission accomplished.”

Through the years, customers have asked Heidi if doing the same thing each day is boring.

But she disagreed and said the work is a chance to perfect her craft over and over again.

“If I burned the muffins one day, tomorrow I could probably nail it,” Heidi said. Or if I had a bad interaction with somebody, all of those ingredients are going to be there again. What can I do differently to make it have a better outcome? That's one of the things I've loved the most about this place that I never would have dreamed.

I get to practice being a better baker, making better soup and being a better human.”

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ined … It's time to take those layers off and be more available to family and the future,” Kate said.

Th e a n n ou n c e m e nt ha s resulted in too many tearful goodbyes and best wishes to count as customers flocked to Firebrand to order their favorite sandwiches for the last time — if they’re able to get through the

busy phone line. The Firebrand will close October 21.

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PEOPLE & HAPPENINGS Marching band fundraiser The Gunnison High School Marching Band will provide a full concession stand for the GHS homecoming football game on Oct. 6 beginning at 6 p.m. The stand will feature meal deals, munchies, baked goods, sweet treats and beverages. All proceeds will support the band.

Latinx Heritage Month celebration Join Western’s Multicultural Center for music and entertainment with a special performance by Mexican Ballet Folklorico dancers on Oct. 7 from 1-3 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom, entrance by the UC Theatre. This event is free and open to the public.

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GUNNISON VALLEY SENIORS CALENDAR THANK YOU!!!! To all of our Senior Meals sponsors, partners & donors. You feed our community!! City of Gunnison, Gunnison County, Gunnison Savings & Loan Association, Gunnison Home Association, Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Mountain Roots Food Project, Dos Rios Golf Course, Gunnison Country Food Pantry, Region 10, RSVP & many individual donors and volunteers. We you!

Delivery Assistance Hotline: (970) 641-7959 - assistance withlove ordering,

Ongoing Senior Services

pick-up and deliverySENIOR of groceries and prescription medications.

CENTER PROGRAMS This includes deliveries from the Food Bank.

• Oct. 4 (1 pm): Book Club. October’s book “The Night Watchman” by Louise Erdrich.

Call Judy for more info: 973-584-4987.

Senior Meals: (970) forPass advance orders 641-2107 for • Oct. 5: Last Hike 641-8272 of the Season!

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Pick-up or delivery only! Meals served Mondays, • Stay Tuned! Fall & Winter workshops will be announced soon. To put in a request for a all to: meals, all days are $4 during this time.

Wednesdays, & special Fridays.

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Order in advance if possible! Upcoming menu: Regular27: Activities: Mondays – Bridge @ 1salad, pm; Tuesdays (2nd, 3rd, & 4th) – Canasta @ • March Lasagna, green beans, garlic bread, dessert 2pm; Wednesdays – Book Club @ 1 pm on 1st Weds. of month; Thursdays – Bridge @ 1 pm; • March steak, mashed Fridays 30: – ArtSalisbury Club @ 12:30 pm & Mahjongpotatoes, @ 1 pm corn, rolls, fruit, dessert • April 1: Stew, carrot/raisin salad, Mandarin rolls, dessert All RSVPs and more info on Senior Center programs: oranges, egillis@gunnisonco.gov or 970-6418272.

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Mondays & Wednesdays in the Gym • City Market – Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (7AM – 8AM) • Silver Sneakers Boom Muscle @ 9:30 am • Safeway Tuesdays & Thursdays • Silver–Sneakers Classic @ 10:15 am(7AM – 9AM) • Walmart – Tuesdays (6AM – 7AM) Tuesdays @ 10am in the Leisure Pool • Gunnison Vitamin & Health Food Store – Monday - Saturday (8AM – 9AM) • Silver Sneakers Splash Class (all levels) • Clark’s Market (Crested Butte) – Every day (8AM – 9AM) SENIOR MEALS Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays @ 11:30 am. $5.00 per meals. Advanced orders Self-reporting appreciate (24Form: hours). www.gunnisoncounty.org/covid19.

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GVH Senior Bus: 7 days a week, 9 am – 4 pm. Call in advance! 970-596-6700.

Crested Butte Senior Bus: Monday thru Friday, 9 am – 4 pm Services Montrose & Grand Junction for medical appointments. Call at least 1 week in advance, or more. 970-275-4768.

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The Gunnison Wildlife Association will celebrate National Public Lands Day on Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at Pie-Zans in Gunnison, with a science pub social featuring presentations on critical winter range for wildlife and prescribed fire in beetle-kill forests. Pizza will be provided by GWA. On Oct. 7 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., join GWA for a volunteer work day to restore sagebrush habitat for wildlife.

Meet at the university center parking lot at Western Colorado University. Bring gloves, sturdy boots, water, snacks and be prepared for the weather.

Theater at Western Colorado University T h e We s t e r n T h e at re Company presents “Black Flag” by Idris Goodwin, directed by Heather Hughes, from Oct. 4-7 at 7:30 p.m. in Taylor Auditorium on the WCU campus in Gunnison. The play explores issues surrounding censorship, allegiance and what it costs to honor the past.

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students.

The Oct. 4 performance is paywhat-you-can.

Food pantry celebration The Gunnison Country Food Pantry cordially invites you to attend their grand opening celebration on Oct. 10 from 3-6 p.m. at their new location, 114 S. 14th St. in Gunnison. Light refreshments will be provided.

Creative directory The Gunnison Valley is getting a creative directory, one place online to search through all of the existing artists and artisans in our community. The website is now set up to take submissions of creatives at gcbcreativedirectory.com.

Logo design competition T h e G u n n i s o n C re at i v e District is putting out a call for a paid logo design competition. You can find a link to the requirements and submission

process at gunnisoncreativedistrict.org.

Creative District survey T h e G u n n i s o n C re at i v e District needs your input to clarify where they as a nonprofit can best support our community and get aligned with its creative needs. Take 10 minutes for their survey at gunnisoncreativedistrict.org.

Art exhibition “Odyssey” by Allison Sinkewich, a series of crossstitch stills from the film “2001: A Space Odyssey” by Stanley Kubrick, is running from nowNov. 30. An artist talk with Allison will take place on Oct. 14 from 4-6 p.m. at the Paige Stewart Studio Gallery. The gallery is open on Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment at paige-stewart.com/visit.

Dance class registration Crested Butte School of Dance winter registration is now open. Classes will run from Oct. 29-Dec. 16. Scholarship applications for youth and adult students will be accepted from now-Oct. 17. Visit dancecrestedbutte.org or contact programs@dancecrestedbutte.org for more information.

Living Journeys Living Journeys hosts free and confidential monthly support groups open to all Gunnison County residents: -Caregivers Support Group: 1st Monday of each month.

-Bereavement Support Group: 2nd Monday.

-Cancer Support Group: 3rd Monday and 1st Thursday.

Professional therapists facilitate in-person and zoom meetings, no RSVP necessary. Learn more at livingjourneys.org.

Free legal clinics Two free legal clinics for parties who have no attorney will be held on Oct. 11 from 2-5 p.m. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions and explain all areas of Colorado civil law, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans issues and civil protection orders.

Contact the Gunnison library at 970.641.3485 or the Crested Butte library at 970.349.6535 to be added to the sign-up sheet.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off In partnership with Tough Enough to Wear Pink, Gunnison Valley Health hosted a luminaria lighting ceremony to honor loved ones and families affected by breast cancer.

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SOCCER: Cowboys defeat Alamosa, B9

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Cowboy runners fly down Elk Ave. Petrie smashes personal best Alex McCrindle Times Sports Editor

The Cowboy cross country runners competed in the North Valley at the 2023 Emma Coburn Elk Run on Sept. 30.

Both the boys and girls teams finished sixth out of 17 competing schools, with Jemma Petrie and Jackson Dalleck making strides ahead of the upcoming regional meet.

“The Elk Run is one of the most fun races we compete in,” Head Coach Lance Betts said.

“We trained throughout the week, so I think our legs were a little heavy. But still it was great competition this year, and we Cross country, B8

Rowen Downum cruises down the autumn hills of Peanut Road. (Courtesy Ben Barocas)

Pike and Zummach battle at state Cowboy golfers face brutal conditions Alex McCrindle Times Sports Editor

Carson Zummach and Preston Pike were met with blustery weather and a difficult golf course at the state tournament on Oct. 2 and 3. Held at the RainDance Golf Course in Windsor, both Cowboy players were put to the test in the season finale. Zummach finished 50th out of 90 with scores of 93 and 89 through two days, while Pike rounded out the season shooting 99 and 93.

“Yesterday was the harshest golf conditions I’ve ever seen at a state tournament, and the hardest course I’ve seen 3A play,” said Head Coach Kevin Mickelson. “We struggled, but I think our guys learned so much from the experience.”

Marked by massive, rolling greens and sweeping country-

side, RainDance provided a challenging setting for the final tournament. Not a single player in the field shot under par after two days. Pike, who has led the way for the Cowboys throughout the season, battled alongside his teammate and good friend, Zummach. Despite the effort and seasonlong preparation, Zummach finished 50th while Pike finished 55th.

Mickelson said the overwhelming positive is both juniors have one more year to play at the state level.

“Anytime you’re challenged like that for two days, you learn a lot about yourself and your golf game,” he said. “In that way, this state tournament was worth its weight in gold for us.”

Reflecting on the final round of the s eas on, Mickels on praised his state competitors for setting high standards for the Preston Pike and Carson Zummach ahead of the first round at RainDance. (Courtesy Kevin Mickelson) future of Cowboy golf.

“Carson and Preston are FRIDAY FEB. 10 SATURDAY FEB. 11 already great role models to our they earned it. Our younger proud of my two guys, and how WCU “They Basketball v guys Fort Lewis v Adams younger players,” he said. see that, WCU andBasketball understand well they represent GHS. I’m (Alex McCrindle can be conWomen 5:30 pm | Men 7:30pm Women 5 pm | Men 7 pm show such dedication to the the level that is required to excited to see them keep it roll- tacted at 970.641.1414 or alex@ GHS Basketball vmake Meeker the tournament.

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Western announces 2023 Hall of Fame inductees Arrivey, Haebe and Spratley to be recognized Brenna Barkley Special to the Times

(Editor’s note: This is the first installment in a series that introduces the Western Colorado University athletics Hall of Fame class of 2023).

Western Colorado University athletics is excited to announce six new members to its Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame — Brett Arrivey, Ryan Haebe, Frank Mencin, Philip Spratley, Barbra Szabo and Johnny Vigil. The 2023 Class will be inducted on Friday, Oct. 13.

This is the first of a two-part series that highlights the Hall of Fame’s new members starting with Arrivey, Haebe and Spratley.

Ryan Haebe

Philip Spratley

Brett Arrivey

Arrivey arrived at Western Colorado in 2012 and made an immediate impact on the football program up to 2016. He is the only quarterback to start all four years in Mountaineer football history and is the program career leader in passing yards (9,461), passing touchdowns (72), completions (894) and attempts (1,472).

He also owns the program record in single season passing attempts (419 in 2013) and completions with 255 from 2013. His 40 completions in the 2013 game against Black Hills State remains a program high.

In 2016, Arrivey received aca-

demic recognition as he was a part of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Honor Roll and the National Football Foundation Colorado Chapter Academic First-Team.

Haebe ran on the Mountaineers’ cross country and track and field teams from 2011-15. During those four years, he earned the NCAA Division II Cross Country individual title in 2011, which led the team to a national team title.

In 2012, he earned a national title in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the NC AA Ou t d o o r T ra ck a n d Fi e l d Championships. His time dur-

ing that event remains the fourth fastest time in NCAA D II history. Haebe would go on to claim seven All-American honors in his time at Western .

Spratley was also a member of Western cross country and track and field teams from 19921996. In his first RMAC indoor track and field season, he captured the conference title in the 800-meter —the first of seven RMAC individual titles in his career.

He was a three-time captain of the men’s cross-country team, including the national championship team in 1995.

Throughout his career, he was

a 12 time All-American and still ranks fourth all time in the men’s indoor 1500-meter.

He is also third all-time in Mountaineer history in the outdoor 1500-meter and ninth on Western’s indoor mile list.

The event will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the ceremony at 7 p.m., inside the Mountaineer Field House on Friday, Oct. 13. To purchase tickets to the Hall of Fame ceremony, go to gomountaineers. com.The last date to purchase tickets is Oct. 9.

(Brenna Barkley is the Assistant Athletics Communications Director at Western, and can be reached at bbarkley@western.edu.)

GHS soccer defeats Mean Moose Cowboy soccer returned on Tuesday, Oct. 3 with a determined, 3-0 victory over Alamosa. The win snaps a two-game losing streak, and improves the team's overall record to 4-61, and 1-3 in the 3A Western Slope League. The Cowboys play again at home on Oct. 7 against the 5-3-1 Basalt Longhorns, before traveling to Delta next week.

Cristian Aguilar, Eli Coop and Owen Powers defend against a direct kick. (Photos by Alex McCrindle)

Eli Coop serves the ball into the box against Salida on Sept. 21.

SPORTS BRIEFS Cowboy volleyball bounces back The GHS girls volleyball team defeated Center on Sept. 30 and Olathe on Oct. 3, both matches with scores of 3-0. The victories improve the Cowboys overall record to 12-1, and 4-1 in the 3A Western Slope League. The girls return home on Oct. 6 to take on the 6-9 Cedaredge Bruins at 5 p.m.

GHS softball falls at home The Cowboy softball squad fell to Cedaredge at home on Oct. 3. The defeat drops the girls to a 10-9-1 overall record and 6-4 in the 3A Western Slope League. The Cowboys will face the 4-12 Basalt Longhorns in a home doubleheader on Oct. 7 to close out the regular season.

Mountaineer football remains undefeated On Sept. 30, The No. 17 ranke d Western Colorado University defeated Colorado Mesa 43-7, improving its record to 5-0 and 3-0 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Next, the Mountaineers will travel to Rapid City, South Dakota on Oct. 7 to face South Dakota Mines.

Western corrals Cowgirls Mountaineer soccer picked up its first victory of the season in Sunday's 3-1 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference win over visiting New Mexico Highlands.

The next two matches, both RMAC contests, will be on the road for the Mountaineers, beginning with Friday's game at Colorado State Pueblo. The weekend trip will conclude on Oct. 8 at Colorado School of Mines.

Volleyball drops heartbreaker to Westminster The Mountaineers fell 3-1 to the Griffins on Sept. 29, dropping Western to a 2-12 overall record for the season.

Western returned to Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action, traveling to Rapid City to take on South Dakota Mines on Tuesday night. The Mountaineers finish the week off at home on Oct. 7 with an RMAC bout against visiting Black Hills State.

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Cross country from B6 saw a lot of growth.”

The 5K race wraps around downtown Crested Butte, heading out on Peanut Road and then looping back into town.

Cowboy frontrunner Madelyn Stice led the way for GHS, finishing third with a time of 19:20.20. Junior Jemma Petrie blazed the course, and dropped almost a minute off her previous times — finishing fifth with a personal record of 19:47.80.

“Jemma was the performance of the day for the girls,” Betts said. “She broke her PR and it's the first time she’s finished under 20 minutes. It’s a massive milestone for her, and it came at the perfect time.”

Catalina Schwab and Brooke Terry rounded out the GHS girls team, finishing 20th and 50th with times of 21:30.20 and 23:06.00. Zia Schwab remains on the sidelines with a knee injury, but Betts is hopeful she will return before the regional competition this month.

On the boys’ side, seniors Spencer Hays and Rowen Downum paced each other throughout the course, finishing 19th and 21st with times of 17:50.10 and 17:58.20. Despite feeling under the weather, junior Jackson Dalleck returned with an impressive 48th-place finish at 19:10.60.

With regionals slated for Oct. 21 in Colorado Springs, Betts said the priority is to form clusters of athletes higher up the leaderboard to improve the chance of state qualification.

“On the girls side, we have Madelyn and Jemma as our one-two punch, and then we’re trying to find our consistent three, four and five runners,” Betts said. “That can be sisters Catalina or Zia Schwab or Sam Jones. There’s a large group of boys at the 20- to 21-minute range. I would love to see them break 20 to support Rowen, Spencer and Jackson before regionals.”

Before the regional meet, the Cowboys runners will enjoy a rest week before heading down to the Eric Wolff Invitational in Monte Vista on Oct. 13.

“This week is a perfect break for homecoming, and to recover from tired legs and some ill-

Catalina Schwab charges through the course. (Courtesy Ben Barocas)

ness,” Betts said. “It should really propel us into the last three weeks.”

(Alex McCrindle can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or alex@ gunnisontimes.com.)

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Eat a rainbow and win!

What’s the prize? Energy!

Healthy good looks!

Total the number of fruits and vegetables you will eat, by color, today.

Can you eat at least one in each of the five color groups?

With an adult’s help, you can make this frozen, healthy treat!

Kid Scoop thanks the Produce for Better Health Foundation for the ideas and information on today’s page.

Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables that are brightly colored is an easy way to get the mix of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that you need from your food.

Pick foods that are brightly colored inside and out.

Here are some examples of foods that make up the food rainbow!

Tomatoes Watermelon Cherries Red grapes Cranberries Strawberries Red cabbage Raspberries

Oranges Apricots Cantaloupe Carrots Lemons Pineapples Sweet corn Mangos

Garlic Onions Bananas Turnips Pears Potatoes Jicama Cauliflower

Lettuce Kiwi Green grapes Avocados Artichokes Spinach Celery Cucumbers

Blueberries Blackberries Plums Raisins Eggplant Purple grapes Prunes Elderberries

STUFF YOU’LL NEED: •

4 cups frozen banana slices (about two bananas)

•

2-4 tablespoons unsweetened almond or another kind of milk

MAKE IT!

1. Place frozen banana slices and 2 tablespoons of unsweetened milk into a food processor or blender.

2. Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes.

Make a chart like the one above. Then fill in which fruits and vegetables you eat, by color, each day. Can you eat at least one in each of the five colors every day?

Standards Link: Health: Make healthy food choices; group food choices in many different ways.

Follow the maze to place each fruit or vegetable on the plate. Color each item and its path the correct color of the rainbow.

Health Food on the Go

Cut out these fruits and vegetables. Then paste them on the plate to create a clown face using the different foods as eyes, mouth, nose, hair, etc.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

Look through the newspaper for photos or drawings of different fruits and vegetables.

Cut out these pictures. Paste them into the shape of a truck or a car.

Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to access content curriculum.

Who switched these names on the fruit trucks? Draw lines to show where each label belongs. Then color the picture!

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

RAINBOW RAISINS COLORS E S E I R R E H C A FRUIT N W O R B F T U O P MOUTH CHERRIES H O A S A R C A L R CUCUMBERS C B C C N U I M O O FACE A N E I M I H A R D JICAMA N I R B L T S C S U GAMES I A E A U R I I N C DOTS BROWN P R D O T S A J A E GARLIC S E M A G B O G W R SPINACH Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognize identical PRODUCE words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

4. Once well mixed, your banana NICE cream will be like a soft serve ice cream.

Enjoy it that way or put into a bread pan and freeze for 1 to 2 hours.

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This week’s word:

NUTRITION

The noun nutrition means food with nutrients that help people to live and grow.

Good nutrition makes people feel energetic and healthy.

Try to use the word nutrition in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.

The Perfect Snack

Fruits and Veggies Dot-to-Dot

Choose one page of today’s newspaper. On that page find and circle the letters that spell the names of at least five fruits and vegetables.

Use the words on today’s page to help you!

Connect the dots and color your design!

ANSWER: Scream of wheat.

Standards Link: Spelling: Spell grade level words correctly.

3. If blender is having a hard time blending, add a little more milk a little at a time.

What is your idea of the perfect after-school snack?

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Coming home to Western Students, families, staff and alumni gathered in Gunnison last weekend for Western Colorado University’s annual homecoming celebrations. This fall marked 100 years since the university became a four-year institution. With colorful floats and a show from the marching band, Friday’s parade was a vibrant display of school spirit, followed by the iconic lighting of the “W.” On Saturday, the Western community kicked it back for a classic tailgate.

(Courtesy Kate Wasson, Cassie Grover, Mary Donohue, Kai Vong, Lucas Schalz and Katie Henderson)

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