Shopper, May 8, 2024

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Ongoing Senior Services

Spring Hikes & Bird Watching Walks! Join the Senior Center for docent-led birdwatching walks and weekly hikes this Spring, Summer & Fall. Sign up for the Gunnison Senior Center Newsletter for advance notifications! Spaces are limited. Visitors welcome! To sign up: egillis@gunnisonco.gov.

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.

• May 14: First Hike – Old Agency. Rated Easy. RSVP required – spaces limited. Details sent to those that sign up.

Costs: Senior Center membership + $10 hike fee.

• May 16: Bird-Watching Walk @ Neversink & McCabe’s Wetlands. Led by local birding enthusiast Teri Pearce. RSVP required. Costs: Senior Center membership.

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:

• May 21: Signal Peak Loop Hike. Rated Easy. RSVP required – spaces limited.

• May 22 (12:45pm): Spring Flowers with Alcohol Inks. RSVP required – space is limited! Cost: $10 per person + Senior Center membership.

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

Regular Activities: Mondays – Bridge @ 1 pm; Tuesdays – Canasta @ 1pm; Wednesdays

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

– Book Club @ 1 pm on 1st Weds. of month; Thursdays – Bridge @ 1 pm; Fridays – Art Club @ 12:30 pm & Mahjong @ 1 pm

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

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

Senior Shopping Hours:

ZIP SYSTEM TAPE DISPENSER/ ROLLER: $75. 970-270-3039.

WOOD: 250 ft. 1/2 in. quarter round. Excellent condition, brand-new. $125 OBO. 970-9018323.

DOORS: One 30” x 80” bifold door, $35. One 30” x80” solid wood interior door w/ jam, $35. 970-270-3039.

ROOFING: 19 sheets used roofing. 39” x 164”, faded brown. $100. 970-270-3039.

TWO 4’ x 8’ SHEETS of insulated zip system sheathing w/ 7/16” insulation. $125. 970-270-3039.

PLYWOOD: 4’ x 8’ sheet, CD 5/8”. $25. 720-771-3207.

PLYWOOD AND DRYWALL: Plywood, CD 5/8”, full sheet, 4’ x 8’, $25. Drywal, 5/8”, 48” x 46”, $10. Call 720-771-3207.

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

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

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

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

MONROE COIL OVER REAR SHOCKS FOR F150: Still in box. $100. 970-275-5035.

WORK TRUCK: 2002 GMC 2500HD, long bed, SLE, 8.1L Vortec, Allison trans. with tow pkg. 260,000 miles. Load E tires with 20,000 miles. Lumber rack with ladder hooks. Tool box. Cracked windshield, dents, scratches. Again, work truck. Runs strong. $6,500 cash firm. 970-596-2958.

• Walmart – Tuesdays (6AM – 7AM)

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

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

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

SENIOR MEALS

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

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.

ORDER MEALS: 970-641-8272

Menu: (all meals come with dessert!)

• Mon., May 13: Baked Chicken, Parmesan potatoes, veggies, frog-eye salad

• Weds., May 15: Hamburger Pot with Beans, roasted veggies, cornbread

• Fri., May 17: Pulled Pork Burritos, refried beans, applesauce

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

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 Country Food Pantry – Mondays (1 – 4 pm), Wednesdays (1 – 7 pm), Thursdays for 60+ (10 am – 2 pm). Contact: 970-641-4156, Located on the SW Corner of Main St. & Ohio Ave. GVH Senior Bus: 7 days a week, 9 am – 4 pm. Call in advance! 970-596-6700.

PIRELLI SCORPION ATR

225/65R17 M&S TIRES: Full set of four. Like new pull-offs (less than 500 miles.) $300 for the set. 970-424-1714.

JOKE OF THE WEEK: Which bear is the most condescending?

A pan-duh!

2012 JEEP RUBICON: 4-door, 59,000 miles, too much to list, will sell or trade for Toyota Tacoma. Phone calls only. 970417-8996.

2023 FORD BRONCO SPORT: Excellent condition. Great gas mileage. Only 11,500 miles. $30,000. 970-641-0138.

2000 CHEVY SUBURBAN1500: 85,000 miles. Great condition/ clean. New transmission last summer with three-year warranty. Very reliable. 970-596-8846.

1972 CHEVY 3/4 TON 4X4: 72,000 miles, hydraulic plow included. $5,000. 970-6412777.

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

Crested Butte Senior Bus: Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 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.

SELLING YOUR VEHICLE?

Submit online at gunnisonshopper.com.

LISTINGS ARE FREE UNDER 60 WORDS.

Add a photo FREE!

Dealine is NOON on MONDAY

1993 SUBARU LOYALE 4WD:

138,000 miles, runs great, good gas mileage, may need starter. Good heart, A/C and tires. New alternator. Huge trunk for tools and gear. $1,800 OBO. 970-2758283.

JEEP SEATS: $150. 970-9013150.

CHEVY PICK-UP WHEEL WITH TIRE: $40. 970-209-0142.

2024 SUBARU OUTBACK: Touring XTRDL. Subaru’s hightech model. See internet for standard equipment (endless features). Moving, need to sell. Silver, 11,000 miles, original tires plus new snow tires. Paid $45,562 plus $2,345 for Gold Plus. 7-year, 80,000 mile bumper-to-bumper maintenance guarantee is transferable. $36,500. Bob, 610-731-1160.

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

Lead Custodian - Lake School

Educational Assistants - Lake School

Substitute Teachers

Special Education EASignificant Needs

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

District School Psychologist

CBSS Assistant Principal

CBSS Science

CBSS Spanish (one-year only)

CBSS Language Arts (one-year only)

CBSS and GHS Special Education Teacher

GMS 8th grade Science (one year only)

GMS 6th grade Language Arts

GMS Electives (life skills, current events and social emotional curriculum)

COACHING:

GHS - Speech and Debate

GHS - Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach

CBHS - Volleyball Coach

CBHS - Head Basketball Coach

CBMS - Assistant Track and Field Coach

Please contact:

Superintendent’s Office JoAnn Klingsmith 800 N. Boulevard 970-641-7760 jklingsmith@gunnisonschools.net

SUMMER YARD CREW:

Positions available starting mid-May. Summer yards and groundskeeping person needed. $24/hour. Perfect for a college student home for summer looking for beer money. Contact PR Property Management today. prpropertyoffice@gmail.com, 970-349-6281.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

ASSISTANT: The right candidate would be reliable and experienced in property cleaning with attention to detail. Cleaning will be short term rentals, private homes and condo associations. Some snow removal and lawn care required. General maintenance and repair skills would be a plus. Weekend on-call availability for owners and short term rental guests is a must with two mid-week days off. Free employee housing, 600 square foot studio apartment available for the right candidate after an evaluation period. Housing is job-attached. On top of the free

NTERPRISES OF MONTROSE LLC.

NOW HIRING:

APPRENTICES, RESIDENTIAL WIREMAN, JOURNEYMAN

ELECTRICIANS

Skills/qualifications:

• High-end residential and commercial experience a MUST.

• Team player

• Physical, hands-on environment

• Must have basic hand tools.

• Employer will provide specialty tooling.

EXCELLENT WAGES AND BENEFITS!

Please email a resume to reception@raelectric.com.

housing, an hourly wage will be provided. Candidate must be an effective communicator. We only work with the best and always expect and provide 5 star service. Hours per week vary depending on season but the expectation is full-time work. Raises, bonuses and ski pass can be provided for an exceptional employee. Please email resume to info@ highviewpropertymanagement. com.

CONSTRUCTION LABORER:

David Gross General Contractor is hiring full-time, hourly construction laborers. Duties include driving dump trailers, job site cleaning, receiving and handling of materials and variety of other needs. Must have current driver’s license. Please submit resume to david@davidgrossgc. com or call 970-901-1798.

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.

ONLINE SALES AND OPERATIONS

MANAGER: Back at the Ranch is seeking an experienced sales and customer service individual to oversee our website and process online orders. This position is approximately 30-35 hours/week and salaried with commissions and bonuses. The hours for this position are flexible but half must be in our physical Gunnison store, working with our product, salespeople and photographing items. Pay depends on experience. Duties include adding, removing and editing products and categories on the site, performing general site maintenance, processing orders, processing claims, fielding customer phone calls and questions, shipping items, photographing new product, working with third-party digital marketing companies and analyzing site performance. Knowledge of WordPress is required, sales and customer service experience required. Email resume to backatranch. office@gmail.com.

PART-TIME SALES/CUSTOMER

SERVICE ASSOCIATE: Back at the Ranch is looking for a part-time sales/customer service associate at our Gunnison store. 15-20 hours per week, $25+/hour. Sales or customer service experience preferred but training is available. Email resume to backatranch.office@gmail.com or stop by our store at 100 W. Spencer Ave to fill out an application.

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.

TODDLER LEAD TEACHER:

Tenderfoot Child and Family Development Center is seeking an early childhood qualified teacher to work with children aged 1-3 years old. The lead teacher position can be parttime or full-time, $19.93 -$24/ hour. Tenderfoot will support professional development to earn credentials for this position. Benefits include flexible scheduling, a supportive team, paid time off, free child care while working and continuing education. Email tfootdirector@ gmail.com or call 970-642-1949 for more information. EOE.

LOCAL EVENT COMPANY SET-UP

CREW: Work outside this summer. Event and tent set up, full and part-time hours available, $25/ hr. Dishwasher: part-time, flexible schedule, $25/hr. Please contact via phone or email for a complete job description. 970-596-2145. operations@alpengloweventsco. com.

THE CLUB AT CRESTED BUTTE is hiring the following part-time and full-time seasonal positions for summer 2024: Housekeeper

$21-23/hr; clubhouse attendant

$16-18/hr, line cook

$21-25/ hr + gratuity, lead bartender

$18-22/hr + gratuity, dishwasher

$20/hr+ gratuity. Employee benefits include complimentary golf and employee discounts. For more information or to submit a resume, please visit theclubatcrestedbutte.com or email jobs@clubatcrestedbutte. com.

THE CLUB AT CRESTED BUTTE is hiring a part-time, yearround front desk attendant for $18-$22/hr DOE. Weekend availability required. Employee

THE NEW CHINESE RESTAURANT IN TOWN!

TRY THE CHINESE RESTAURANT IN TOWN!

High Country Exteriors LLc

Owners: FREE ESTIMATES! Wendel Hochstetler Jared Kline 330.473.2702

and Shingles

benefits include complimentary golf and employee discounts. For more information or to submit a resume, please visit theclubatcrestedbutte.com or email jobs@clubatcrestedbutte. com.

WANNA LEARN MORE ABOUT WINE? Buckel Family Wine is hiring sales associates for the tasting room and farmers markets this summer. Weekends a must. Email resumes to info@ buckelfamilywine.com.

LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE is seeking a long-term, full-time, qualified early childhood teacher to join our fantastic team. Very competitive pay, benefits and perks offered all the time. This is a super rewarding career and a fabulous group of families and teachers. Please email interest letter and resumé to Jessica at lilredschoolhouse1@gmail.com.

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.

THE TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE IS HIRING FOR A SUMMER PARKS POSITION: Hours will be between 30-40 hours per week. Minimum age requirement is 15 years old. Responsibilities include planting flowers, watering, weeding flower beds, mowing, cleaning up after events in the pavilion and garden, cleaning bathrooms, emptying trash containers and more. Candidates should be expected to work outdoors in variable mountain and inclement weather conditions. They should be able to stoop, bend and carry

up to 40 pounds. Pay range is $22-$25 per hour. For the full job description, please go to mtcb. colorado.gov. If you have any questions, please email or call Addison Ives at aives@mtcb. colorado.gov or 970-349-6632, ext 115. To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Tiffany O’Connell at toconnell@ mtcb.colorado.gov.

EXPERIENCED LEAD

CARPENTERS NEEDED in Crested Butte. Local Crested Butte-born, residential construction company, growing regional, excellent pay. Text/call 512-947-7797.

ELEVEN IS SEEKING A TEAMORIENTED AND FLEXIBLE LODGE AND PREP COOK to support the Colorado Culinary team with food preparations, transportation and meal service throughout Eleven’s entire Colorado footprint. This position will systematically execute food prep and transportation with quality and efficiency, as well as assist the team with managing food inventory and maintaining a clean, food-safe and organized kitchen. This position requires at least 1 year of food and beverage experience. The ideal candidate will have a team orientation with flexibility and willingness to do what is needed to complete Colorado Culinary team goals and meet guest needs and expectations. These are full and part-time seasonal positions starting at $21/hour depending on experience and qualifications. The summer season runs from May through Oct. For more information and to apply, please visit elevenexperience.com/ careers.

ACC MOUNTAIN WEST is hiring heavy equipment operators, CDL drivers and laborers for the US 285 and Highway 9 project. Hourly wages from $20-$35 and great benefits. ACC MW is a drugfree work environment (including marijuana), Equal Opportunity Employer and we participate in E-Verify. Apply at accbuilt.com. For more information, call 303795-2582.

WEST ELK WILDERNESS

OUTFITTERS is looking for a wrangler. Applicants should have previous experience with horses. Wranglers must be outgoing, friendly, hardworking and have wilderness camping experience. This job requires hard work and long hours, and lots of contact with guests. Pay DOE. Call 970275-2089 or email westelkwo@ gmail.com.

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 multi-task, 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.

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.

EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS NEEDED in Crested Butte. Local Crested Butte-born, residential construction company, growing regional, excellent pay. Text/call 970-596-1131.

CARPENTER WANTED: Minimum two years experience with all phases of custom home building, framing to finish. FTYR, PTO. Must be physically fit, have valid drivers license and reliable transportation, supply own tool bags and basic hand tools. Pay DOE. Email applications with prior experience and references to erik@ketchamconstruction.com.

GUNNISON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Public Health Nurse II – Substance Abuse Prevention

Juvenile Services: 20 hours/week, hourly rate range from $33.79$41.08, plus partial benefits.

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.

Heavy Equipment Operator I

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

Permit and Right-Of-Way Manager

Full-time, 40 hours/week, monthly salary range from $5,857-$7,120 plus full benefits.

Landfill Foreman

Full-time, 40 hours/week, hourly rate from $31.88-$36.29 plus full 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.

Administrative Generalist

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

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

POWERSTOP is hiring cooks. Cooking experience a must. Pay based on experience but the minimum would be guaranteed $20/hr after tips earned. The yearly average is between $25$28 per hour. Kitchen manager position is also available. Please drop resume at Powerstop, 905 N. Main St. Attn: Sean.

JC SERVICES is seeking fulltime automotive technician with intermediate understanding of theory operations of automotive systems. Experienced and have own tools. Major holidays off paid. No weekends. Pay based on experience and knowledge. Apply in person only with resume and references. JC Services, 702 W. Tomichi Ave, Gunnison CO 81230. 970-641-4310.

LUNA BAKERY is hiring for a baking position. Experience preferred. Pay starts at $20 hour, but opportunity to grow with the business. Part-time to start and closer to full-time during the summer, weekends off. Contact Deven, 970-231-3247.

PUBLIC HOUSE IS SEEKING A MOTIVATED LINE COOK to join the team. This role is directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food, preparation and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control. This position will work closely with managers and co-workers to provide excellent service to customers. This position requires 2-plus years cooking experience in a full-service restaurant, problem solving abilities, self motivation and organization. This position also requires knowledge of ingredients for flavor profiles and basic cooking techniques. The ideal candidate will have a culinary certificate and/ or degree, and knowledge of cuisine and familiarity with wine pairings. This full-time, seasonal position starts at $22-$25/ hour plus tips, depending on experience and qualifications. The season runs May-Nov. We also offer opportunities for career growth within our organization. If you are passionate about cooking and thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment, we would love to hear from you. For more information and to apply, please visit elevenexperience.com/ careers.

THE ELEVATION HOTEL TEAM IS GROWING: We are adding

team members in the front office, engineering and food and beverage. Bell Captain $20/ hr, Bell Person $17/hr, Night Auditor $21/hr, Night Audit Supervisor $22/hr, Guest Service Agent $20.25/hr, Front Desk Supervisor $22/hr, Engineer I, II, II $21-$24/hr, Bartender $17/ hr. 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. Questions can be directed to elustig@ elevationresort.com.

JOIN THE TEAM AT THE NEWEST DISPENSARY WITH THE BEST DEALS: Budtenders assist customers in finding products suitable for their needs, ensuring they have an enjoyable experience.

$16 per hour/full-time with benefits. Requires previous retail experience, preferably as a budtender. Stop by the store at 1003 W. Tomichi or apply online at Indeed.com.

COME JOIN THE HARMELS TEAM IN ALMONT: We are looking for housekeepers with experience but will train the right person. Pay starts at $16/hour; higher wage with experience. Onsite housing possible. Call 970-641-1740, or email resume to jointheteam@ harmels.com.

LOOKOUT TOWER CANNABIS is hiring a part-time budtender. Experience preferred. Must have a valid badge. Pay is $18 per hour after two week training period. You also get tips, 40% employee discount and free product samples. No weekends. Send resume to amber.c@thelookout. green or drop off in person. Closed May 11-28 for vacation.

UNASE AL EQUIPO DE HARMELS EN ALMONT: Buscamos camaristas con experiencia pero capacitaremos a la persona adecuada. El pago comienza en $16/hr; salario mas alto con experiencia. Posibilidad de alojamiento en el lugar. Llame al 970-641-1740 o envie su curriculum por correo eletronico a jointheteam@harmels.com.

GUNNISON GARDENS seeks bilingual (Spanish-English) speaker to assist customers at our booth at the Gunnison Farmers Market on Saturdays (June 8-Oct. 19) and early season CSA. 6+ hours/week, $20/hr plus veg./eggs. Join our

team to help us reach more families with local food offerings. Contact Sue.Wyman@ GunnisonGardens.com or call/ text 970-964-8226.

BYWATER DEVELOPMENT is seeking a motivated individual to assist on our upcoming project in Mt. CB. Candidate will need to be prompt, courteous, able to lift 50 lbs. and positive, with a desire to be part of a large project. Bilingual a big bonus. Please contact bywaterproman@gmail. com.

LOOKING FOR A FUN AND MEANINGFUL JOB? Search no more. Stepping Stones Children’s Center is hiring a part or full-time caregiver for our 2-year-old classroom, as well as a full-time assistant teacher for our Pre-K classroom. For the summer session beginning in June, we are also searching for an experienced camp counselor to work with children ages 5 and 6. A teaching license is not required, but experience working with small children is highly preferred. Help children learn and grow in our play-based program, where much of the learning is outdoors in the beautiful mountains of Crested Butte. This can be seasonal or year-round position with competitive pay and great part and full-time benefits, some of which include a ski pass/wellness benefit ($700 value), 401K, paid time off and paid sick leave and a health insurance stipend. Pay range is $20-$23/hour based on experience and education. We provide opportunities to grow into the field and help to pay for teaching qualifications. Looking for strengths in communication skills, patience, creativity, organizational and problem solving skills and the ability to work in a team environment. If you are interested in joining our talented team where we inspire children to be lifelong learners, please send a cover letter, resume and references to Jen Burks at steppingstonescb@gmail.com.

RETAIL

SALESPERSON/

MANAGER: Back at the Ranch is looking for an experienced salesperson to join our team as a sales associate and/ or manager. This position is approximately 35 hours/week with total compensation ranging from $45k/year to $65k/year depending on experience. Duties include furniture sales, customer service, submitting and tracking purchase orders, handling claims

and warranties, merchandising, some administrative work and training other employees. Sales and customer service experience required. Send resume to backatranch.office@gmail.com.

TAYLOR RIVER RANCH is looking to hire summer staff. Positions needed are housekeeping, waitstaff and ranch maintenance. Also need laborers for month of May. Great pay and gas allowance. Possible housing available. Please call Rory or Becky, 970-641-2606 or 970901-8500.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB WITH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING?

Do you want to love your job?

Six Points has full and part-time positions available supporting fun-loving adults with disabilities. Requirements: kind-hearted person, clean driving record and basic computer skills. No experience necessary, paid training. Full-time positions include paid time off and insurance stipend. $15-17/ hr. Email Kirsten at resmgr@ sixpointsgunnison.org.

ARE YOU READY FOR SUMMER OF FUN AND FLOWERS? Do you like to work outside and play in the dirt? Then join our terrific team this summer at Keep it Green Landscape Design. Experience is not necessary but highly appreciated. Several positions are available. Season from May to October. Great wages. Contact us at 970-275-6947 or at keepitgreenlandsape@gmail.com.

FINISH CARPENTRY: High volume, professional general contractor seeks full-time, detail-oriented carpenters for a variety of carpentry needs, including back out framing, finish trim work, custom millwork and potential for other custom work. Competitive salary DOE, fuel stipend, vacation pay, health insurance, ski pass among top benefits. Please submit resume to david@davidgrossgc.com or call 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, hard-working 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.

EMPLOYMENT ADS ARE FREE! If they are 60 words or less.

DEADLINE EVERY MONDAY BY NOON.

NOTICE

OF GUNNISON COUNTY, BLM, AND USFS 2024 SPRING SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURES

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.

Financial Aid Counselor/Specialist (2 positions)

Want to help students make their college-going aspirations a reality? The Financial Aid team is looking for team members with strong communication and customer service skills to assist our students in realizing their educational dreams. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to, providing financial aid counseling to prospective and current students and their families, day to day activities relating to the implementation of all scholarship and financial aid programs, responding to in-person inquiries, inbound calls and emails, and assisting with the training and supervising of work study students.

Salary range is $45,000 - $47,000 annually dependent on experience and appointment as either Financial Aid Counselor or Financial Aid Specialist. Excellent benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation/ sick leave, and a retirement plan. To view the full job description and to apply, please visit western.edu/jobs, then click on the red ‘View Careers’ box.

DO YOU LOVE WORKING WITH KIDS and seeking a collaborative work environment? Little Adventures Child Care Center is hiring assistant teachers in our infant and toddler rooms, as well as floating aids. Job duties include changing diapers, giving bottles, cleaning and lots of play! Pay DOE: $15.50-$19.50/hr. Call 970-641-4511 or e-mail your resume to director@ littleadventures.co.

We are now taking New Customers for: Landscape Projects & Garden Maintenance. Call for estimates or scheduling.

193 Gillaspey Ave · Crested Butte South 1198 1/2 Main Street ( Across from 6 Points) · Gunnison Gunnison CB South

THE TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE is looking for a fulltime, year-round parks worker. This position has a wide range of duties from landscaping, maintaining playgrounds, cleaning up after events, installing and repairing sprinkler systems, operating chain saws, vehicles, power and hand tools, light equipment such as skid steer and lawn mowers, snow removal in the winter with hand shoveling, ice picking and using a bob cat. For a full job description, please go to mtcb.colorado. gov. Schedule is four 10-hour days with one weekend day in the winter required. Overtime is required based on weather and snow storms. Must have a seven-year clean driving record, the ability to obtain your flagger certification, safety lift 80 pounds, good customer service, communication and team work skills, ability to work outside in the winter and summer for an extended period of time. Starting pay is between $44-$66,000, depending on experience. The town offers an amazing benefit package with paid health, vision and dental insurance for you and your family, 401(k) or pension plan, 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, wellness program and more. Contact Addison Ives at aives@

PUFFINS are known as “sea parrots” due to their brightly colored bills. They are mainly found on rocky coasts and offshore islands. Around 90% of the Atlantic puffin population are found in Europe.

mtcb.colorado.gov with any questions. To apply, email your resume, cover letter and three references to Tiffany O’Connell at toconnell@mtcb.colorado.gov.

HOT TUB TECHNICIAN: Yearround position with great growth, career and possible equity opportunities for the right person. Train at $22.50/ hour. Pay starts at $25/hour plus incentives. Prior experience, weekend shifts and skilled repair work pays more. AWD work van, work clothing and ongoing support provided. Real end-ofyear bonus with a 13th check. We respect and value our employees. Call CB Hot Tub at 970-2755700.

OY MADRE SOLTERA. LOS CIGARRILLOS ME AYUDAN A LIDIAR CON LA VIDA. MIS HIJOS

EXCITED FOR SUMMER? IT IS NOT TO SOON TO LIST FARM AND GARDEN ITEMS!

SUBMIT AN AD AND A PHOTO ONLINE AT gunnisonshopper.com

Deadline every MONDAY by noon.

FREE GLIDER CHAIR WITH FOOTREST: Brown faux leather. Super comfy. You pick up in Gunnison. 720-635-0772.

WOODEN ROUND KITCHEN TABLE with four chairs. You would have

SCAGG MOWER: 36” cut. Newer Kawasaki engine. $2,000. 970209-0142.

FERTILIZER SPREADER: $20. 970-209-0142.

LEAF BLOWER: 5 horsepower B&S motor, on wheels. Moves leaves fast, easy. $425. 970-209-0142.

LAWN CARE TOOLS: Parker power rake/tines. 970-209-0142.

to pick up. Call or text Rebekah at 970-275-8797 to arrange pickup.

CANON MB2700 AND HP6600

ALL-IN-ONE PRINTERS: Need to be cleaned. Ink leaked transporting to altitude. 432295-1074 call or text.

FREE FLEXSTEEL CHAIRS: Two matching wingback chairs. Black

and tan floral pattern. Great for reading. You pick up in Gunnison. 720-635-0072.

ANTIQUE SINGER SEWING MACHINE in not working order. You would have to pick it up. Call or text Rebekah at 970-2758797 to schedule pickup.

ELECTRIC FENCE CHARGERS: 2 chargers $25 each. Call 970944-2885.

400 GALLON WATER TANK with hose bib. Fits pickup box. $100. 970-641-0138.

TRAILER AVAILABLE FOR

your springtime controlled burns. To reserve day(s), please call 970-413-3302.. $200/day. Other uses: dust control, construction, and agricultural support.

RENTAL:

SHOPPERS

Make a Mother’s Day Coupon Book for Gifts of Time from you!

Circle every other letter for the answer.

Cut out letters from today’s newspaper and use them to write a mystery note to your mother below:

You don’t have to spend money to tell mom how much you love her on Mother’s Day. The most precious gift for her is your time.

Create a special Mother’s Day gift for your mom, aunt, step-mother, grandmother or other special woman you know. Follow the easy instructions below and then work on the activities together.

Cut out each coupon.

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Paste the coupons on a large piece of construction paper.

Add photographs and/or draw a picture of you and your mom doing something together. Or, write a paragraph about a special memory the two of you share.

Present your gift and watch your mom smile!

This coupon is good for me cleaning my room without being asked. This coupon is good for a backyard picnic with just you and me.

This coupon is good for one hour of yard work.

Circle the flower that continues the pattern in each row

Work together to draw a family portrait here:

This coupon good for one breakfast in bed prepared by me. (I’ll clean up the mess in the kitchen, too!)

© 2024 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Je Schinkel, Graphics

1,500 SQ. FT. RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in the Gunnison Meadows Mall next to City Market. Address: 722 N. Main. $22/ft. NNN = $2,750/ month. For more information, call Jordon Ringel, 817-733-6947 or visit GunnisonMeadows.com.

REAL ESTATE

RESIDENTIAL• COMMERCIAL • FOR SALE • RENTALS

FOR RENT: Very nice, refurbished apartment. Kitchen, dining, living room. All open concept.1 bath. No pets. Families welcome. To apply, call 970-641-2917.

FABERWARE WAFFLE MAKER: Barely used. $12. 970-274-8198.

BEAR CLAW TUB AND SINK: $500. 970-901-3150.

VINTAGE CLASSIC WOODEN ROCKING CHAIR: Old family heirloom, it’s in great shape. I hate to sell it but I need to downsize. $200 OBO. Must pick up in Mt. Crested Butte. 970-9228360.

HAVE A RENTAL SPACE? SELLING YOUR HOUSE? ADVERTISE IT HERE!

Submit an ad online at gunnisonshopper.com

Real estate ads are $7 for the first 20 words and .20 per word after that.

Deadline is NOON ON MONDAY

REFRIGERATOR: Perfect working order. Freezer on top. Ice maker. 25 cu. ft. Black, perfectly clean, excellent condition. $350 OBO. 970-901-8323.

BATHROOM VANITY: Three years old. Light gray in color with two drawers and two shelving areas. Approx. 36” wide. 31” to counter and sink adds another 5”. The depth is almost 19”. Comes with matching mirror. $125. 970-5968954.

YARD SALE: May 11 from 8 a.m.1 p.m. This will be held at 510 N. 7th St. in Gunnison, but the sale is on the Sunspot St. side of the house. Clothing, books, household items and more.

THE ESTATE OF RON EARL: Estate sale #1. May 10 12-6 p.m. May 11 10 a.m.4 p.m. 53 County Rd 40, Gunnison. Clothing, shoes, household items, rugs, lamps, bags and more. Everything must go.

HAUKU: To end this poem, I need one more magic line:

EGG CARTONS WANTED: Clean, used, 1 dozen size. 970-6415644.

I COLLECT GOLD and silver of all types. Jewelry, coins, sterling and more. Top dollar paid. 970-5963230.

Abracadabra!

NEED SOMEONE TO PICK UP TWO SMALL WINDOWS from Home Depot in Montrose. $40 cash. 970-209-0142.

SUDOKU

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

FREE TO GOOD HOMES: 4 Buff Orpington chickens (all female). 1 male Mallard duck, 1 female White Pekin duck, several pigeons, many doves. Also 50 gallon fresh water fish tank plus gear with a couple fish. 970-4521106.

LOST: Older, dark grey kitten. Just got him, so no collar or chip yet. Seems to have disappeared from South Gunnison neighborhood. If found, please call. 970-6413941.

THE FOLLOWING LOST AND FOUND ITEMS ARE CURRENTLY AT THE GUNNISON POLICE DEPARTMENT.

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:

24-0536GPD RED SUN BICYCLE, REVOLUTION, TOWNIE

24-0552GPD CURRENCY

24-0626GPD BLUE ROADMASTER MTN. BIKE

24-0633GPD DODGE FOB WITH THREE OTHER KEYS

FORTUNE COOKIE: Enjoy the small things you find on your journey.

LOSE SOMETHING? FIND SOMETHING? LOST AND FOUND LISTINGS ARE FREE UNDER 60 WORDS. Submit an ad at gunnisonshopper.com

Deadline is NOON ON MONDAY

5TH WHEEL HITCH: $150. 970901-3150.

250 GAL. FUEL TANK: Selfstanding. $1,000 OBO. 970-9013150.

VASE: Bought at CB Arts Fest. $30. 970-209-0142.

DIAMONDBACK APEX MTN.

BIKE: Suntour SR suspension fork, 21-speed, 15” frame, great condition, $100. 970-389-6375.

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

CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS: These aren’t your run-of-the-mill set from Amazon. They are quality and made in Utah. The endocrine mini set from Crystal Tones (two bowls). $350 OBO. 970-5968954.

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 $550 OBO. 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.

WATERDROP HYDRATION

STARTER SET: Brand new, box has slight damage. Includes 20 oz. frosted glass bottle, Insulating thermos sleeve, 12 vitamin hydration cubes. $14. 970-2748198.

HOIST: CM Model 640, 3/4 ton. Excellent condition with custom box. $600 cash. 970-596-2958.

‘46 INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR: $2,000 OBO. 970-901-3150.

MISC. ITEMS: Sony DVP-FX810 Portable DVD Player 8”: Used, $13. Luzon mini binoculars: 8 x 21 DCI 122 M/1000M, $10. 970274-8198.

CLIP-ON EARRINGS: Numerous pairs and styles. $3-$5/pair. 970274-8198.

VINTAGE CHILDRENS ITEMS:

1951 comic book: “General

George MacArthur, The Great American,” $20. Vintage Madam Alexander Netherlands boy and girl, 8 in. dolls. Used, loose elastic, 100% complete with Dutch shoes, clothing, flower basket, $13. Miniature Children’s tea set: Antique porcelain, made in Japan, two cups, two saucers, pitcher, $6. 970-274-8798.

SMALL LADDER RACK: $150. 970-901-3150.

ITEM LISTINGS RUN FREE SUBMIT ONLINE AT GUNNISONSHOPPER.COM

DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT NOON

WOMEN’S CLOTHING: Cloudveil women’s soft shell jacket, size medium, light green. Some sun fading, otherwise in great condition, $15. New with tags: Skins women’s Active A200 compression shorts, size small, black with pink stripe. $12. 970274-8198.

PRINTING FILAMENTS: Blue PLA 3D 1.75mm, $8. Red PLA 3D 1.75mm, $8. Black PLA 3D 1.75mm, $8. White PLA 3D 1.75mm, $8. 970-274-8198.

WERNER EXTENSION LADDER: Model D1224-2, 24 ft. aluminum. Great condition with some paint over-spray and drips. $125 cash. 970-596-2958.

TWO 14’ ALUMINUM BOATS: $1,000 ea. 970-901-3150.

HIGH-END HUNTER ORIGINAL CEILING FAN: Brushed bronze. Excellent condition. Comes with new $80 remote. Any offer accepted. Call for more details, 609-668-2064.

SAD LIGHT by Bright Box, sunlight therapy framed in wood. Originally $100. Yours for $40. 970-5968954. What is a sad light? A lamp with light intensity of 10,000 lux placed 16-24 inches away at a 45-degree angle from the eyes for 30 minutes can help treat Seasonal Affective Disorder and other mood disorders.

MAGNETIC REFRIGERATOR POETRY SET: Romance edition. $5. 970-274-8198.

BOARD GAMES AND PUZZLES: Apples to Apples Party Box, $15, Vintage 1973 Parker Brothers Pit Frenzied Trading game, $6, Vintage 1988 Milton Bradley Upwards,3D word game, $6. 970274-8198.

WOOD STOVE: Folding tent stove, approx. 14 x14 x 22 with oven attachment and pouch. $40. 432295-1074. Call or text.

MISC. ITEMS: Wilcor stainless steel 17 oz. water bottle with Colorado flag: New, $18. Built NY BYO wine tote bag: NWOT red, new, $6. Mara Mia blue coasters: Set of 10, new, $5. Kitchen Grabber mitt with moose theme: New with tags, $6. Small garden flag: 12 x 18, says “It’s All About the Journey”: New, $5. 970-2748198.

SMALL SHED ON WHEELS, or maybe a very tiny house. Approximately 8’ x 7’ and 8’, built on a single axle trailer. $1,000. Please text me at 970-209-6597.

CARDSTOCK: Neenah Premium cardstock, 50 sheets, natural colors, $2, Neenah Premium cardstock, 25 sheets, texture, bright colors, $2. Georgia Pacific Premium cardstock paper, white, 250 sheets, $4. All new in packaging. 970-274-8198.

LARGE LADDER RACK: $200. 970901-3150.

KLIPSCH LA SCALA SPEAKERS: Great condition, black. $4,000. 970-641-2777.

OSTER MINI BLENDER PLASTIC CONTAINERS: Set of two with one lid. 8 oz. $5 for the set. 970-2748198.

20 TON BOTTLE JACKS: Two of them. Big Red. Work great. $60 cash for both or $40 for one. 970596-2958.

COOKBOOK: “The Enchanted Broccoli Forest” by Mollie Katzen. $5. 970-274-8198.

Removal, pruning, dead wooding and shaping of trees. Now available stump grinding! Fully Insured. Trim your bush! It’ll make your deck look bigger!

Putting arts and culture in the spotlight.

JOIN MOUNTAIN ROOTS 16WEEK CSA PROGRAM: Delivery begins on June 27th. Support local farmers and enjoy fresh, organic produce delivered weekly to your doorstep. CSA memberships not only provide healthy food but also foster community resilience and sustainable farming practices. Sign up today for a season of deliciousness and community connection at mountainrootsfoodproject.org.

COMMUNITY READ PROGRAM:

Free copies of Laura Pritchett’s “Playing with (Wild)fire” are available at the Old Rock, Gunnison and Western Colorado University libraries. The Community Read Program will culminate during the Mountain Words Festival with a free author talk at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts on May 26th at 2 p.m. For more info, contact drew@ gunnisoncountylibraries.org.

THE DOCTOR PARK TRAIL is closed to all uses from nowMemorial Day weekend for bighorn sheep protection. Please respect all trail closures.

BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS PRESENTS PUBLIC

LANDS DAY FESTIVITIES at the I-Bar Ranch in Gunnison from May 17-19. May 18 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., volunteers will remove miles of area fencing, improving habitat for multiple species, followed by a community party at 7 p.m. Camping is available for the weekend. Learn more and sign up at backcountryhunters. org/beers_bands_and_barbwire_ strands_2024.

NEED FOOD ASSISTANCE?

Gunnison Country Food Pantry is open on Mondays from 1-4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1-7 p.m. Spanish and Cora translators are available on Wednesdays from

4-7 p.m. Visit the pantry at 114 S. 14th St. in Gunnison. Info at GunnisonCountryFoodPantry.org.

DANCE CLASSES: Crested Butte School of Dance registration is open. Classes run from nowJune 7 for adults and May 9 - June 3 for youth. Half and full-day summer dance camps for kids and over 30 weekly classes for dancers of all ages and skill levels begin June 17. Visit dancecrestedbutte. org for program details and registration. Email programs@ dancecrestedbutte.org with questions.

ATTENTION CITIZENS AND WESTERN STUDENTS

REGARDING ANIMALS ATLARGE: No person shall allow any animal to run at-large within the city limits and on the Western campus. No animal is permitted at any public place, campus grounds, playing fields or common areas such as apartment complexes, parking lots, parks and sidewalks without being on a leash not more than 8 ft. in length, with a person able to control the animal and remove waste.

MOM AND SON DANCE PARTY: Bring your boys and get creative with games, dancing activities and face painting at the Gunnison Arts Center on May 11 from 4-7 p.m. in the dance studio. Pizza will be provided. Tickets are $30 for each mother and son couple and $10 for each extra son or mother. Register at gunnisonartscenter.org.

ARTIST RECEPTION: Join the Crested Butte Center for the Arts at the Kinder Padon Gallery for a free reception to celebrate “Natura de Libris” by Alvaro Alejandro on May 24 from 5-7 p.m. Find more information at crestedbuttearts.org.

THE MOUNTAIN WORDS FESTIVAL is a multi-day literary celebration featuring readings, workshops, kids’ events, parties,

panel discussions, live theater and more from May 24-26. Tickets and passes are on sale now at crestedbuttearts.org.

GHS REUNION: Gunnison High School’s 60-year class reunion will be held on July 12, with dinner at 5 B’s BBQ at 5 p.m. For more information, call Bob at 970-596-1556.

GUNNISON NATIVE PLANT GARDEN TOUR: Take a tour of five gardens in Gunnison featuring Colorado native plants on June 16 from 1-5 p.m. Contact gunninativeplants@gmail.com for more info.

THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS of the Gunnison Valley will meet on May 14 at the Gunnison Library for a discussion of “Democracy Awakening, Notes on the State of America” by Heather Cox Richardson. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon. This meeting is open to the public.

CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN THEATRE presents “Every Brilliant Thing” from May 9-12. Find more information at cbmountaintheatre.org.

“In the end, everything is a gag.” - Charlie Chaplin

FRIENDS OF THOMAS MCKELVIE are invited to attend his 100-year birthday celebration on May 26 from 12-2 p.m. at the University Center, Western Colorado University.

ELK CREEK MARINA is open for the season and welcomes you for another exciting season on the water. Our off-season hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. with closures on Mondays and Thursdays.

CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN RUNNERS will run from the new McCabe’s trailhead at Hartman Rocks on May 11 at 9 a.m. For

trail maps and registration, please visit cbmountainrunners. org.

HABITIAT FOR HUMANITY GUNNISON VALLEY is seeking volunteers on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. at 211 S. 6th St. in Gunnison. Help with painting, landscaping and basic construction tasks. No experience is necessary. Volunteers get a free t-shirt and lunch on Saturdays. Call 970-641-1245 or visit hfh-gunnisonvalley.org for more details.

GUNNISON PIONEER MUSEUM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Help share our wonderful history with guests during our 60th anniversary season. Volunteers work one 4-hour shift per week, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., or 1 p.m.-5 p.m. beginning May 15. A meeting for those interested will be held May 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fred Field Center. Contact Darrah Miller at 970-596-2226 for more information.

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.

TOP O’ THE WORLD GARDEN CLUB is now taking pre-orders for their annual plant sale. Visit the club’s Facebook page and enter the number of plants you’d like to order in the comment area. Plants are $6.50 each plus tax. The public plant sale will take place on May 18 from 9 a.m-noon at the Gunnison Fairgrounds covered parking area.

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.

WRITER RECEPTION: The Crested Butte Center for the Arts will host a free reception for the Mountain Words Festival’s writers in residence on May 10 from 5-7 p.m. Okwudili Nebeolisa, Amanda Rizkalla, Phil Coleman, Charlie Sorrenson, and Anna Claire will be writing in Crested Butte for the month of May. Find more information at crestedbuttearts. org.

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.

THE GUNNISON BASIN SAGEGROUSE STRATEGIC COMMITTEE will meet on May 15 at 10 a.m. via Zoom or in the planning commission meeting room at the Blackstock Government Center. For more information, please visit gunnisoncounty.org.

HCCA HAPPY HOUR: High Country Conservation Advocates invites the public to meet their new advocacy director, Jon Hare, on May 9 at High Alpine Brewing in downtown Gunnison from 5-7 p.m.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF GUNNISON invites proposals from local charitable organizations for grant support, specifically those that serve children from birth to high school graduation. Organizations must be 501(c) (3) tax-exempt or other type of charitable organization. The application deadline is June 3 at noon. Email Pam Montgomery at pgmflower@gunnison.com or call 970.901.9950 for more information and to apply.

HONDA MOTOR: $600. 970-2090142.

2003 HONDA 150CC CRF MOTORCYCLE:

Been stored, good condition, asis. $1,900 OBO. 970-275-9733.

Selling a dirt bike, snow blower, boat, motorcycle, scooter, fourwheeler, snowmobile or anything else with a motor?

LIST IT HERE! Submit an ad and a photo for free online at gunnisonshopper. com

Free under 60 words INCLUDING A PHOTO.

Deadline is NOON ON MONDAY

2019 HUSQUVARNA 350 FX MOTORCYCLE: Senior-owned, great condidtion. $5,500 OBO. 970-901-8323.

2021 LUND 1875 IMPACT SPORT: 19’. Includes two motors and trolling motor. Life jackets, fish finder, nets, two tubes with accessories. Asking $59,000. Serious inquiries only, please. Candi, 970-209-3435.

2018 JOHN DEERE 324K 4WD LOADER W/ ATTACHMENTS: Wellmaintained, 1,622 hours, delivery available. EPA FT4 engine, ride control, kit 3rd function push, stereo steer, 1.1 cu. m. loader bucket, 60” pallet fork frame kit, 8’ snow plow. Chains included. Call 970-209-6056.

JAMIS DIABLO MTN. BIKE: 21-speed, 15” frame, great condition, $100. 970-389-6375.

KAYAK-STYLE FLOAT: Stiff plastic. $65. 970-209-0142.

2017 PSE BRUTEFORCE COMPOUND BOW: Used very little, looks new. Comes with Plano hard case along with brand new site, arrow rest, quiver, stabilizer and a few arrows. Note: Bow has damaged cable. Call Don for more info. $285. 970-261-6362.

SCHWINN MT. BIKE: 10-speed, 17” frame, Suntour Cyclone derailleurs, Shimano Deore XT BR-MC70 brakes, 26” x 1.75” Araya rims, wide flange hubs, excellent condition, $400. 970-389-6375.

Mother’s Day Proclamation

While countries around the world celebrate their own Mother’s Day at different times throughout the year, several countries, including the United States, Italy, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, and Turkey celebrate it on the second Sunday of May.

In the United States, the origins of the official holiday go back to 1870, when Julia Ward Howe – an abolitionist best remembered as the poet who wrote “Battle Hymn of the Republic” – worked to establish a Mother’s Peace Day. Howe dedicated the celebration to the eradication of war, and organized festivities in Boston for years.

In 1907, Anna Jarvis, of Philadelphia, began the campaign to have Mother’s Day officially recognized, and in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson did this, proclaiming it a national holiday and a “public expression of our love and reverence for all mothers.”

Today’s commercialized celebration of candy, flowers, gift certificates, and lavish meals at restaurants bears little resemblance to Howe’s original idea. There is nothing wrong with that. But here, for the record’s sake, is the proclamation she wrote in 1870,

which explains, in her own impassioned words, the goals of the original holiday.

“Arise, all women who have hearts, whether your baptism be that of water or of tears! Say firmly: “We will not have great questions decided by irrelevant agencies, our husbands shall not come to us, reeking with carnage, for caresses and applause.

Our sons shall not be taken from us to unlearn all that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy and patience. We women of one country will be too tender of those of another country to allow our sons to be trained to injure theirs.

From the bosom of the devastated earth a voice goes up with our own. It says, “Disarm, disarm! The sword is not the balance of justice.” Blood does not wipe out dishonor nor violence indicate possession.

As men have often forsaken the plow and the anvil at the summons of war, let women now leave all that may be left of home for a great and earnest day of counsel. Let them meet first, as women, to bewail and commemorate the dead. Let them then solemnly take counsel with each other as to

the means whereby the great human family can live in peace, each learning after his own time, the sacred impress, not of Caesar, but of God.

In the name of womanhood and of humanity, I earnestly ask that a general congress of women without limit of nationality may be appointed and held at some place deemed most convenient and at the earliest period consistent with its objects, to promote the alliance of the different nationalities, the amicable settlement of international questions, the great and general interests of peace.”

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Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910)

PET ADOPTION

Lovely Pearl is a 4-year-old female Pittie mix who stares at you with so much love and devotion in her eyes! She is an engaging girl who still likes to play with toys. She especially loves human attention, rubbing on you and giving simple kisses. She walks very nicely on leash and is house trained. Pearl’s favorite part of her day is hanging with her humans and her least favorite is being put back into her kennel. She had a loving home but sadly her owner passed away and she is quite confused. Pearl had an elderly companion in her previous home who she got on well with but she will be very discerning about any new dog. Kids, yes please. Dogs, no thank you. Cats, no thank you. This girl cannot wait to find her new family to love unconditionally.

JoJo is a 4-year-old Aussie/Border Collie mix. He has spent most of his life outside and in a barn and a brief time indoors, so additional house training may be needed. JoJo will make a wonderful companion for a human dedicated to giving him the training and patience he deserves. JoJo will require a securely fenced yard as he loves to explore away from home if given the opportunity. This sweet boy deserves a new home with a family who will cherish him!

Senior Spotlight

For some of us, it may be all about the benjamins, but for others it’s all about the food, baby. Na Ki’o (nuh KEY oh), which is Hawaiian for “puddle,” loves food, food and more food. Cat food, dog food, people food -- he’s on the prowl for any and all of it. Sure, a warm lap is nice, or a nap in the sun, or chewing on either his friend Marrakesh or the dinosaur he stole from TL, but can any of those really compare to the siren call of food?

Ki’o, a GVAWL ward for nearly a year before Lynn and TL took him home almost 10 years ago (we think he’s 16), came with diabetes and pancreatitis, plus he’s added asthma and some serious cataracts along the way. But none of this has stopped this plucky fellow, who gets along quite amiably with everyone and everything except the vacuum (and even that’s not so scary anymore). He’s happy to run across the room if there’s food in it for him; otherwise you might just find him tucked into his new heated bed, probably dreaming about cream puffs and other delectable snacks.

~ Featuring senior Gunnison Valley pets who have found their forever home ~

NA KI’O

PEARL

JOJO