Shopper, March 20, 2024

Ongoing Senior Services

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! Are you someone who likes to make others smile? Then you might be interested in volunteering for the Senior Meals program!! Meal delivery and in-person meal hosts needed! Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays mid-day. Mileage reimbursement program available for volunteers age 55 & up. Contact: egillis@gunnisonco.gov or 970-641-8272.

SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS

Delivery Assistance Hotline: (970) 641-7959 - assistance with ordering, pick-up and delivery of groceries and prescription medications This includes deliveries from the Food Bank

• March 29 (1pm): Featured Activity – Mahjong. Join us to learn this fun and challenging game that originated in China in the 19th century! Very friendly atmosphere. Please call Judy before your first time in order for the group to plan for new additions (973) 5844987.

• April 3 (12pm – Special Time!): Book Club. If you are new, please call ahead to Judy (973) 584-4987.

Senior Meals: (970) 641-8272 for advance orders OR (970) 641-2107 for same-day service Pick-up or delivery only! Meals served Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays. Please note: all meals, all days are $4 during this time.

Order in advance if possible! Upcoming menu:

• March 27: Lasagna, green beans, salad, garlic bread, dessert

• April 10 (12:45pm): Gunnison Valley Trails & Tales with Kay Peterson-Cook. Learn about how some of your favorite trails came into being by someone who was there! Kay, one of the Senior Center’s hike leaders, will share some of her experiences creating recreational trails in the Valley, and some of the tales that went along with those adventures. Please RSVP!

• March 30: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, corn, rolls, fruit, dessert

• April 1: Stew, carrot/raisin salad, Mandarin oranges, rolls, dessert

• April 19 (4pm): Community Meal & Social Hour! Program on the Great Sand Dunes National Park. RSVPs required! $5 for members/$10 for non-members –payable at the door.

Senior Shopping Hours:

Regular Activities: Mondays – Bridge @ 1 pm; Tuesdays – Canasta @ 1pm; Wednesdays –Book Club @ 1 pm on 1st Weds. of month; Thursdays – Bridge @ 1 pm; Fridays – Art Club @ 12:30 pm & Mahjong @ 1 pm

• City Market – Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (7AM – 8AM)

• Safeway – Tuesdays & Thursdays (7AM – 9AM)

All RSVPs and more info on Senior Center programs: egillis@gunnisonco.gov or 970-6418272.

• Walmart – Tuesdays (6AM – 7AM)

FITNESS @ THE REC CENTER – Sign up at the Rec Center front desk!

HELLO GUNNISON HOME OWNERS! We are having an amazing deal on our garden spring cleaning services and would love to have you on our list. Email us for more information. keepitgreenlandcape@gmail.com.

FLASH WELDING AND FABRICATION, LLC seeking new clients in the Gunnison/Crested Butte area.

Offering welding services, including MIG TIG and Stick processes. Fabrication, plasma cutting, gates, fencing, signs, repairs, art, furniture, railing, doors, windows and more.

Email: FlashWnF@gmail.com Phone: 770-990-4525

TIMBERLINE ENTERPRISE AND SERVICES, LLC: Specializing in lawn care, fencing and snow removal.

timberlinesnowremoval@gmail. com 719-207-2438 or 970-7875133.

We are currently accepting new lawn clients for the upcoming season. We specialize in routine lawn care, clean ups, thatching and fertilizing.

• Gunnison Vitamin & Health Food Store – Monday - Saturday (8AM – 9AM)

• Clark’s Market (Crested Butte) – Every day (8AM – 9AM)

Mondays & Wednesdays in the Gym - Silver Sneakers Boom Muscle @ 9:30am - Silver Sneakers Classic @ 10:15am

SENIOR MEALS

Tuesdays @ 10AM in the Leisure Pool -Silver Sneakers Splash Class (all levels)

Self-reporting Form: www gunnisoncounty org /covid19

If you have symptoms but are otherwise OK, please fill out the form. If you cannot fill out the form, call the Call Center (970) 641-7660

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays @ 11:30 am. $5 per meal. Advanced orders appreciate (24 hours). Pick-ups between 11 – 11:15 am (advanced orders only).

ORDER MEALS: 970-641-8272

Menu: (all meals come with dessert!)

• Mon., March 25: Santa Fe Chicken, green beans, cucumber salad

Call Center: (970) 641-7660. If you are having symptoms, cannot fill out the online form, or your symptoms are worsening, call the Call Center. DO NOT go to your doctor ’s or the hospital If it is an emergency, call 911

• Weds., March 27: Chef’s Choice!

• Fri., March 29: BBQ Pork or Veggie Burger, potato wedges, veggies, cottage cheese

Walk-in & visitors welcome! Homebound adults ages 55 & up eligible for delivery. If you need a ride, call GVH Senior Bus @ 970-596-6700 (call in advance) or call the Senior Center 970-641-8272.

ONGOING SERVICES

Please practice social isolation. Remain 6 feet or more from others when needing to be out, but staying at home if at all possible

Gunnison

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WOOD TRAILER: $50. Barbara, 970-596-4049.

2003 BUICK LESABRE: Fair condition. 140,000 mi. $4,000. 484-336-5020.

SELLING YOUR VEHICLE?

Submit online at gunnisonshopper.com.

LISTINGS ARE FREE UNDER 60 WORDS.

Add a photo FREE!

Dealine is NOON on MONDAY

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.

Gunnison County HHS Senior Resource Office: Call for appointments. 970-641-3244.

The Gunnison Senior Center & Community Recreation Center is closed until April 30th.

NEW DODGE 2009-13+ FRONT BUMPER: Hammerhead Bull, $1,900 OBO. It’s brand-new, never used, paid $2,600 plus shipping. A deal! Call or text Norman at 970-946-2340.

1500 Silverado, M and S P265/70R 17, $500 OBO, plus rims etc. Text or call Norman, 970-946-2340.

VEHICLE CHAINS: I have a bunch of vehicle chains to sell. You need to see. Barbara, 970-596-4049.

14 FT. FLATBED TRAILER: HMD 1983, 3,500 lb. axles, six lug wheels. $1,000. Barbara, 970596-4049.

1990 BRONCO: Runs, needs some body work. Rusty on passenger side. New fuel pump and relay switch. $2,000. Barbara, 970596-4049.

FIVE TIRES for 2008

GUNNISON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Motor Vehicle/Recording

Technician

Clerk and Recorder: 40 hours/ week, hourly rate range from $21.82-$24.85, plus full benefits.

Case Management Aide

HHS: 40 hours/week, monthly salary range from $4,966$6,037, plus full benefits.

Caseworker I

HHS: 40 hours/week, monthly salary range from $5,263$6,399, plus full benefits.

Public Health Nurse II –Substance Abuse Prevention Juvenile Services: 20 hours/ week, hourly rate range from $33.79-$41.08, plus partial benefits.

Seasonal

Public Works: Guaranteed 40 hours/week, hourly rate range from $20.58-$23.43 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 $5,857-$6,669 plus full benefits.

Detention Deputy Sheriff: Full-time, 40 hours/ week, monthly salary range from $5,263-$5,992 plus full benefits. Only work 14 days a month.

Regional Health Services Supervisor

Full-time, 40 hours/week, monthly salary range from $5,526.00-$6,291.00 plus full benefits.

West Central Public Health Partnership (WCPHP) Capacity Coordinator

Part-time, 10-20 hour per week, hourly rate range from $28.64$32.62 plus partial benefits.

Heavy Equipment Operator I

Full-time, 40 hours/week, hourly rate from $22.91-$26.08 plus full benefits.

Seasonal Weed Program

Technician

40 hours/week, for 6 months. This seasonal position is set to start in May and end in Oct., hourly range from $22.91-$26.08 plus partial benefits.

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

GUNNISON WATERSHED SCHOOL DISTRICT

See GWSD website for details gunnisonschools.net

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

Assistant Building Manager - CBCS

Lead Custodian - Lake School Substitute Teachers

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

School Psychologist - District

Newcomer Teacher and Integration Specialist

COACHING:

GHS - Speech and Debate

GHS - Assistant Girls

Basketball Coach

GHS - Head Wrestling Coach

GMS Track and Field Coach - (Shot Put and Discus) (Sprints and Long Jump)

Please contact:

Superintendent’s Office

JoAnn Klingsmith 800 N. Boulevard 970-641-7760

jklingsmith@gunnisonschools.net

ELEVEN IS SEEKING A PERSONABLE AND TEAM-ORIENTED WELLNESS THERAPIST to provide wellness treatments, classes and activities for Eleven guests at Scarp Ridge Lodge, Sopris House, Taylor River Lodge and the Movie Cabin located in and around Crested Butte and Almont, CO. This role will embody the Eleven standard by exceeding guest expectations in all areas of the service, ensuring comfort, satisfaction, and safety for guests while remaining professional. This position requires certification, CPR/First-aid certification, and a valid driver’s license. The ideal candidate will be a flexible team player and interact positively with high-expectation clients, as well as quickly learn to effectively operate software systems. This is a part-time, seasonal position starting at $100-$222 per wellness treatment, depending on the treatment type. The summer season runs May through October. For more information and to apply, please visit elevenexperience.com/careers.

HIGH-VOLUME, PROFESSIONAL

GENERAL CONTRACTOR seeks

full-time, experienced controller with 5+ years experience. Duties include overseeing general ledger and accounting functions, balance sheet reconciliation, maintaining accounting systems access controls and oversight of accounting managers including accounts receivable, accounts payable, billings functions and

payroll preparation. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented and proactive in our fast-paced environment, with proficiency in Quickbooks and experience in ProCore a bonus. Competitive base salary and benefits. Please submit resume to david@ davidgrossgc.com or call 970901-1798.

MONTY’S is looking for a fulltime, long-term counter person to work the front lines in a fast-paced auto part store. This position offers competitive pay starting at $19/hr along with periodic raises, yearly bonuses, discounts, paid holidays, vacation and sick days, guaranteed overtime, as well as a monthly health insurance stipend after 90 days. Good customer service, problem solving and multitasking skills are a must. Apply in-person at Monty’s, 223 W. US Hwy 50. 970-641-1282.

LOCAL LAWN CARE SERVICE

COMPANY looking for full-time, seasonal employee, four 10 hr. shifts, Tues.-Fri., May through Oct. Zero turn mower operation, grass trimming and general yard maintenance experience preferred. Sprinkler system knowledge and maintenance a plus. Pay range $20-30 DOE. Submit resume or contact j2funke@gmail.com.

GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH IS

HIRING:

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.

Resident Services Manager– FT (Bachelor’s) $19.81-$28.73, MSW - $28.35–39.69/hour DOE

Customer Service Support – FT $18.50–$23.12

Medical Assistant, Specialty Clinic or GVO – FT Uncertified $17-$19.55/hour, Certified $18$23.40/hour DOE

Health Information Management Tech – FT $17.00-$20.80/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 in-depth position descriptions, specific qualification requirements and to apply online: gunnisonvalleyhealth. org/careers/, or call HR for questions 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.

DOS RIOS GOLF CLUB in Gunnison is hiring for the position of foreman/irrigation technician for the maintenance department. Starting pay is $25-30/hr. DOE. This is a seasonal position that runs roughly from mid-March through mid-Nov. Experience in golf course maintenance or related field preferred but not mandatory. Email resume/ questions to groundsuper@ dosriosgolfclub.org. Go here for job description: turfnet.com/ jobs/j55563-crewforemanirrigation-technician/.

THE WRANGLER IN LAKE CITY:

Hiring dishwashers, experienced cooks and hosts starting at $15/ hr, bartenders and servers starting at $14.42/hr + tips for summer season. All employees except managers share tip pool. Benefits: Employee lodging ($14/ night before/after work-shift only), online certifications, uniforms, meal discounts (must work shift of five-plus consecutive hours). Contact Dani at 323-819-0650 or danijohnson. thewrangler@gmail.com to apply.

ARE YOU A RETIREE SEEKING

MEANINGFUL WORK to use your hard-earned skills? Six Points has full and part-time positions available supporting adults with disabilities. Requirements: kindhearted person, clean driving record and basic computer skills. No experience necessary. Fully paid training. Full-time positions include paid time off and insurance stipend. $15/hr. Email resume to the residential manager at resmgr@ sixpointsgunnison.org.

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If they are 60 words or less.

DEADLINE EVERY MONDAY BY NOON.

Submit an ad online at gunnisonshopper.com

ROCKY MOUNTAIN TREES AND LANDSCAPING now hiring for our 40th summer season. Come join a team that’s deeply rooted in the Gunnison Valley. Visit rockymountaintrees.com/ employment/ to view available positions.

WANT TO WORK OUTSIDE THIS SUMMER? Alpengardener is looking to hire hardworking and motivated individuals for our garden maintenance, hardscape project and lawn maintenance crews. We are also looking for help in our Gunnison and Crested Butte garden centers. Full and part-time positions available. Email resume to beth@ alpengardener.com.

TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEE, BLUE MESA

RESERVOIR: Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hiring boat inspectors for the 2024 season. $19 per hour, 8 hour shifts (morning or afternoon/evening). Inspectors will conduct physical boat inspections and boater interviews. Training will be provided. Positions start in May with end dates either late summer or late fall depending on availability. If interested, contact Dan at 970-641-7070 or by email at dan.brauch@state.co.us.

GUNNISON LIQUOR (The Ghost) is currently looking for parttime help. Nights and weekends a must. Pay DOE. Stop by with a resume. 603 W. Tomichi Ave., Gunnison.

LOOKING TO EARN EXTRA CASH THIS OFF-SEASON? Crested

Butte Parks and Rec Department seeks spring crew for summer prep/winter cleanup. Mid-April to Memorial Day. Tasks: raking, power washing, painting, repairs. $19/hr. Apply at crestedbutte-co. gov/jobs or jobs@crestedbutteco.gov. EO Employer.

SAN JUAN STRAINS IN

GUNNISON is hiring budtenders. $15-16/hr DOE + tips and product samples. If interested, drop off a resume at 827 N. Main St.

FULL-TIME OFFICE MANAGER for a medical clinic located in Mt. Crested Butte. Duties include, but not limited to, answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking patients in, filing documents and experience working on a computer. Pay DOE but can train the right candidate. Questions, call 970-349-2677.

INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY in Crested Butte is looking for a full or part-time dental assistant position to join our fun, highenergy, passionate dental team. Pay is dependent on experience, however no dental experience is necessary. Benefits are available to full-time employees. Send your resume to info@ integrativedentistrycolorado.com.

WANT TO WORK 32 HOURS AND GET PAID FOR 40 HOURS?

Full-time Road Manager/Heavy Equipment Operator, CB South Metro District. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing all activities and staff related to district roads and maintenance. Duties include road maintenance, snow removal, water/wastewater operations and daily tasks. Must have motor grader/heavy equipment experience. Position includes elite benefit package. Visit cbsouthmetro.net. Email resume to info@cbsouthmetro. net.

ALMONT RESORT AND RESTAURANT is hiring for the following positions: Full or part-time servers, full or parttime prep cooks and line cooks. Starting hourly rate $25. Please call or text Roberto at 979-5303801 to arrange interview.

DOS RIOS GOLF CLUB is currently accepting applications for the upcoming season. Full and parttime line and prep cooks (pay DOE). Bar, wait and cart staff. All shifts available. Weekend availability required. Bar and grill open Apr. 1. Please stop by and fill out an application in person at 501 Camino Del Rio. 970-6411482. Ask for Stacie.

SUBMIT YOUR AD AND A PHOTO ONLINE AT GUNNISONSHOPPER.COM OR EMAIL SHOPPER@ GUNNISONSHOPPER.COM

Most listings are free!

DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT NOON.

PART-TIME RANCH HELP

WANTED: Calving, etc. 303-9026337.

GUNNISON CONSTRUCTION AND SEPTIC SERVICES, INC. is hiring one full or one part-time portable restroom tech. Applicants must have a clean driving record and knowledge of the area. If interested, call 970-641-2658 or email gunnyconstruction@ hotmail.com.

EXPERIENCED AND LEAD CARPENTERS NEEDED in Crested Butte. Local, Crested Butte-born, residential construction company. Growing regional. Excellent pay.

Text 970-596-1131.

LOOKING FOR HOUSING IN CB?

Join Crested Butte’s gardening crew and live at the Ruby. Work is May-Sept. tending to the town’s gardens. No experience needed, just outdoor readiness. $20-21/ hr. Apply at crestedbutte-co.gov/ jobs or jobs@crestedbutte-co. gov. EO Employer.

ELEVEN IS SEEKING A TEAMORIENTED AND FLEXIBLE HOUSEKEEPER to ensure application of the highest Eleven standards for cleanliness of guest rooms and common areas for all Eleven properties in Colorado. This position will work with the housekeeping and lodge teams to complete daily and checkout cleans for all guest rooms according to Eleven standards, and accommodating guest schedules. This position requires proficiency with English and an understanding of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) procedures, as well as ability to work flexible hours. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the needs of a hospitality company with high standards of excellence and the ability to succeed and maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to ever-changing needs of a growing company. This full-time, summer seasonal position starts at $22/hour. The summer season runs May through Oct. For more information and to apply, please visit elevenexperience.com/ careers.

GUNNISON PIZZA COMPANY IS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT:

Front of house, back of house and delivery driver positions available. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Day and midshifts available, too. Flexible schedule, competitive pay, cash tips, free shift meal and beverages + discounts. Starting at $15-20/hr DOE. Email resume to GunnisonPizza@gmail.com or swing it by the pizza shop.

ELEVEN IS SEEKING SEVERAL ADAPTABLE AND PERSONABLE LODGE STAFF to support and assist in executing daily logistics for guests while maintaining Eleven’s excellent standards of hospitality. This position will perform general guest services duties including assisting the culinary department with meal service, bartending responsibilities, and assisting with basic housekeeping. This position will also assist with general errands and guest logistics, including supporting transportation needs for all Eleven Colorado properties and Irwin Guides. This position requires a clean motor vehicle record, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (due to flexible schedule), as well as CPR/First-aid and TIPS certification, or willingness to be certified. The ideal candidate will have confidence in their problem solving skills and extensive knowledge of the Crested Butte and Gunnison County area, as well as enjoy working with a team of diverse personalities in a fastpaced, demanding atmosphere. These full and part-time summer seasonal positions are paid $20/ hour plus inclusion in the staff tip pool. The summer season runs May through Oct. For more information and to apply, please visit elevenexperience.com/ careers.

OFFICE MANAGER/ RECEPTIONIST needed for medical office in Mt. Crested Butte. Duties include checking in patients, computer work, answering phones and filing. Competitive compensation. Position available immediately. Please send resume to sportmd@ qwestoffice.net or fax to 970927-9555.

IRWIN GUIDES IS SEEKING A FLEXIBLE AND DETAILORIENTED SALES ASSOCIATE to assist with the management of Irwin Guides operations, including day sales, guide operations, sales and marketing duties, retail management and administrative responsibilities. This position will assist with all day activity bookings for the summer season, selling all Irwin Guides products. This position will also assist with marketing

activities and management of the Irwin Guides retail space. This position requires 3+ years in an administrative role and knowledge of the outdoor industry and local activities and locations. This position also requires residence in the Gunnison Valley and the ability to work in-person at the Irwin Guides Crested Butte office, as well as ability and willingness to work flexible hours. The ideal candidate will have orientation to detail, sensitivity to deadlines and responsiveness to delegation, as well as comfort working independently in a fast-paced team environment. This full-time, seasonal position starts at $20-$22/hour, plus inclusion in the staff tip pool, depending on experience and qualifications. The summer season runs May through Oct. For more information and to apply, please visit elevenexperience. com/careers.

TOMICHI TREES IS HIRING:

Ground worker: $25/hr. minimum, more DOE.

Experience is a plus, but not required. Will be working with chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, ropes, loading grapples and dump trucks/trailers. Certified arborist: $38/hr. minimum, more DOE. Certified arborist will have a current ISA Certificate. Experience working with lifts and climbing is mandatory. Call 970901-6680.

GUNNISON PARKS AND REC is looking to hire summer camp counselors to join our summer camp program. Our counselors are passionate about working with kids and enjoy connecting with the community through their work with youth. Shifts are primarily M-Th afternoons in June and July. Pay starts at $23.91/ hour. Apply online at gunnisonco. gov/hr. Questions: gbaylor@ gunnisonco.gov.

B. MURPHY CONSTRUCTION,

LLC is currently seeking a Class B CDL driver to join our team. If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic company dedicated to excellence and safety in the construction industry, please send your resume to info@ bmurphyconstruction.com. Apply now!

GV-HEAT SEEKS CLEAN ENERGY AND HOUSING COMMUNITY

LIASON: AmeriCorps position from Apr. 8-Dec.15 will focus on educating, interacting and collaborating with the

community through outreach, program support, workforce development and expansion into the health sector. A living allowance and education award will be provided. For more info, visit gvrha.org. Apply at mountainrootsfoodproject. org/healthy-futures. Email questions to healthyfutures@ mountainrootsfoodproject.org.

LOOKOUT TOWER DISPENSARY is looking for a part-time, weekend budtender. 20 hours per week. Must be able to work until 9 p.m. Must have a valid MED badge. Experience preferred. $16 per hour plus tips and a generous employee discount. Please drop your resume off in-person at 800 W. Rio Grande or email it to Amber at amber.c@thelookout. green.

LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE is gearing up for spring and summer. Looking for a parttime teacher to start training in March and working part-to-full time after the mountain closes. This is a year-round, stable opportunity with benefits, great pay and lots of perks. It is also super rewarding. Do you love little people? Are you flexible and creative? Do you want more stability in your job? Please send resume and interest letter to Jessica at lilredschoolhouse1@ gmail.com.

ARE YOU A STUDENT SEEKING

A JOB that accommodates your class schedule? Six Points has full and part-time positions available supporting adults with disabilities. Requirements: kindhearted person, clean driving record and basic computer skills. No experience necessary. Fully-paid training. Full-time positions include paid time off and insurance stipend. $15/hr. Email resume to the residential manager at resmgr@ sixpointsgunnison.org.

JOIN THE TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE PARKS CREW and reside in the Ruby. Enjoy a flexible schedule amidst summer fun. $1/hour-worked bonus for completing the season. No experience necessary. $20-21/hr. Full details at townofcrestedbutte.com/careers. Apply at jobs@crestedbutte-co. gov. EO employer.

Gunnison County, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) have temporarily closed several roads to all motor vehicles to protect Gunnison Sage-Grouse during their mating season and to prevent road damage during wet spring conditions.

These roads are closed by March 15 and will reopen on May 15, 2024. Roads may be closed earlier than March 15 if they are excessively muddy. The cooperation of the public is required to successfully implement these road closures, which help support conservation efforts for Gunnison Sage-Grouse.

The U.S. Forest Service closures in the Flat Top Mountain area north of Gunnison extends through June 15 to protect nesting Gunnison Sage-Grouse. These include Henkel Road and Smokey Bear access roads. BLM roads across the basin are subject to the motorized closures except for Hartman Rocks north of the Powerline Road. Roads and trails in the north end of Hartman Rocks are subject to closure based on winter

and mud conditions but those will open when roads and trails dry out. Signal Peak roads and trails on BLM lands remain closed to motorized use from January 1 to May 15 to protect wintering wildlife. Mechanized use on Signal Peak is allowed east of the Signal Peak Road beginning May 1 after 10 am. There is a human use closure on Signal Peak from March 15 to May 15; affected trails include The Ridge, Rasta Gulch, and Chicken Wing.

Copies of the closure list and maps are available at Gunnison County Public Works, 195 Basin Park Drive; Gunnison County Administration Office, 200 E. Virginia Ave; Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office, 300 W. New York; the BLM office at 2500 E. New York Ave; and the USFS Office, 216 N. Colorado Street; Gunnison, Colorado.

These closures apply to all motorized vehicles. Do not park at the closures in a manner that blocks access through the closure gates. All non-motorized trail users are also requested to use Gunnison Basin roads/trails only after 9 a.m. during this period to help reduce disturbance to sage-grouse.

For additional information call

Gunnison County Public Works at 6410044; BLM at 642-4940; or the U.S. Forest Service at 641-0471.

To claim an item listed below, please call 970-641-8283 to make an appointment. Items not claimed within 180 days (owner unknown) or 60 days (owner known) become property of the City of Gunnison.

Items found in approximately the last 30 days:

PERU ID - DIANA PAOLA LIMACHE ABAL

EMPLOYEE CARD - MONSERRAT COLMAN

METAL FLAT BED TRUCK RAIL CURRENCY

FANNY PACK - MAYNOR

BALMACEDA-TREMINIO

ITEMS ARE CURRENTLY AT THE GUNNISON POLICE DEPARTMENT.

BLUE/BLACK GIANT ESCAPE HYBRID BICYCLE

TOOL CHEST: Full of tools. Call for details. $500. Other misc. tools for sale as well. 970-417-8996.

DISPLAY GRIDS: Approximately 40. Most are chrome and some red with a mix of 6’-8’ tall. $25 each or take all for $20 each. In Salida. 719-239-1630.

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CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS: These aren’t your run-of-themill set from Amazon. They are quality and made in Utah. The endocrine mini set from Crystal Tones (two bowls). $400 OBO. 970-596-8954.

VITAMIX FOOD COMPOSTER: Brand new, never used. Worth $399, asking $250. Call 970596-1953.

BREVILLE JUICE FOUNTAIN

PLUS: Simple to operate, the 850-watt unit features an extra wide 3 in. feeder chute. Excellent condition. $40. 970-710-9804.

8 1/2” LEM MEAT SLICER: Asking $100. 970-641-3422. Leave message.

LEGOS LEGOS LEGOS: My kids are ready to sell decades worth of Legos that they have invested thousands in. The storage alone is worth $200. Selling the whole set for $600, the price is firm. It includes building blocks, hundreds of Lego people and little Lego accessories and animals. A Lego builder’s dream! Text for pictures. 970-596-8954.

BEAUTY OF A DRESS: Do you have a spring break beach trip coming up or a wedding and needing something sweet and fashionable? Sabo Reverie cutout, one-shoulder, floral maxi dress, size XS. $40. 970-5968954.

HOVERBOARD: Comes with a charger and has never been used outdoors. Good for kids and adults. $20. 970-596-8954.

SAUSAGE STUFFER: $150. Lightly used, great condition. 970-641-3422. Leave message.

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History of Alien Abduction Day

Sometimes known as Extraterrestrial Abduction Day, this event likely got its start in the early 2000s and then was made much more popular through the festival for Alien Abduction Day which took place in Toronto in 2008. This day is particularly set aside for those who believe that they have had an experience being abducted by aliens, but it’s also for those who are in support of the cause!

Stories of people who have been abducted by aliens or extraterrestrial beings date back hundreds of years. In fact, one of the first recorded incidents of an abduction in North America took place in 1639, before the US was even a country. In the Massachusetts Bay Colony, governor John Winthrop records in his diary that a group of three men witnessed a great light and a flaming apparition. Afterwards, their rowboat was mysteriously moved a mile up the river, against

the tide, but no one could explain why.

Over time, other UFO sightings and mysterious occurrences have taken place throughout history.

While many of these come with great scrutiny and disbelief, there are certainly a number of folks who are deeply convinced of their experiences.

10 best alien movies

1. Arrival (2016)

A linguist works with the military to communicate with alien lifeforms after twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the world.

2. Alien (1979)

The crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform after investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin.

3. The Thing (1982)

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

4. Aliens (1986)

Decades after surviving the Nostromo incident, Ellen Ripley is sent out to re-establish contact with a terraforming colony but finds herself battling the Alien Queen and her offspring.

5. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.

6. District 9 (2009)

Violence ensues after an extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth finds a kindred spirit in a government agent exposed to their biotechnology.

7. Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

A soldier fighting aliens gets to relive the same day over and over again, the day restarting every time he dies.

8. Predator (1987)

A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.

9. The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

An alien lands in Washington, D.C. and tells the people of Earth that they must live peacefully or be destroyed as a danger to other planets.

10. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.

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OPERA COLORADO presents “Cinderella” on March 25 at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts. Is a bracelet as trusty as a glass slipper? Find out in this operatic re-telling of the classic tale. Tickets prices range from $25-$45 and may be purchased at crestedbuttearts.org.

PRACTICE QIGONG with Heidi on March 16, 23 and 30 at the Gunnison Arts Center. Qigong is a gentle practice of flowing movements that improves balance, strength, mobility and calm. This class is for beginners of all ages and advanced practitioners with a fun, group atmosphere. Pay what you can with a suggested donation of $10-$15. Register online at gunnisonartscenter.org.

ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Gunnison Country Library. For more information, contact group facilitator Mary at 970.596.5667 or taktser8@ gmail.com.

END-OF-LIFE CONVERSATIONS, PLANNING AND SUPPORT: A Spiritual and Practical Journey. Explore death traditions and rituals from Christianity, Judaism, Cora community, White Mountain Apache and Buddhism. Share in group discussions. Prepare a personal, practical notebook to share with family for final arrangements. Thursdays, Apr. 11-May 16. 4:30-5:45 p.m. Gunnison Congregational Church, 317 N. Main. Cost is $15. For more information: gunnisonucc. org/workshop.

NICOTINE ANONYMOUS FOR YOUNG ADULTS meets every Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. at 601 6th St. in Crested Butte and from 4-5 p.m. at the Fred Field McDonough Room in Gunnison. This is a mutual support group with no religious affiliation. Contact ajohnson@ gunnisoncounty.org with questions.

END OF SEASON PARTY: Join the Crested Butte Center for the Arts for Deadhead Ed’s End of Season Party on April 4 from 8-11 p.m., featuring the sensational tunes of the Grateful Dead by Easy Jim. Tickets prices range from $35$55 and may be purchased at crestedbuttearts.org.

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SLAM: March 23 at 7 p.m. Come listen, laugh and dress like a farmer to win great local prizes. WCU University Center. Benefits the Gunnison Valley Producers’ Guild by donation. Register at GVPG.org or just show up and have fun.

GUNNISON GALLERY hosts the Cat and Dog Art Show to benefit Gunnison Underdog Rescue from April 1-30. Anyone may enter one dog and one cat 8.5” x 11” photograph or painting with the theme ”FURever Friends.” The fee is $5 per entry and the deadline is March 30 at 3 p.m. Email photos to gunnisongallery124@ gmail.com. Call 970.641.6111 for more information.

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) meets on Thursdays from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at The Last Resort, 114 Wisconsin St. in downtown Gunnison. This is an open meeting.

GUNNISON MIDDLE SCHOOL presents the 2024 Summer Experience program, featuring 41 different courses from outdoor adventures to music, art, cooking and more. Parents can register current 5th-8th graders from March 29-April 12 at gunnisonschools.net. For more information, please email gmssummer@gunnisonschools. net.

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THE CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN THEATRE presents “White Rabbit, Red Rabbit”, by Nassim Soleimanpour, at the Mallardi Cabaret in Crested Butte from March 13-17 and at Western Colorado University from March 21-23. This improvised, solo show features a different actor every night. Find tickets and more information at cbmountaintheatre.org.

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