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Dusty Demerson has been photographing Crested Butte since 1987. His award-winning landscapes can frequently be found at the Banff Mountain Photography Competition but can always be seen at the Rijks Family Gallery or online at www.color-west.com. – Photo by Dusty Demerson

Photo by Theresa Henry

The EDITOR’S Stump Sometimes it is the things you don’t get that really count. Having just moved to town, armed with two degrees in literature and writing, having taught writing on the graduate and undergraduate level, I was excited to find an open position as a reporter with the Crested Butte News. It seemed like a reasonable fit. I sent in my resume and cover letter. And then I waited. And called to gently remind. Finally, I practically begged the editor to at least meet with me to see what I was made of. Over tea he listened to

my pronouncements of what an exceptional job I would do and that really, he should at least give me a chance. This editor said “no.” He said I was trained in literature and creative writing, not journalism, and that he didn’t want to train me to take notes on town council meetings only to discover that I was bored to tears and quit on him. It sounded like he spoke from experience. No matter, I was enraged. Here was a salaried job, with benefits, and he wouldn’t even take me for the proverbial drive around the block. “Ass,” I declared and stomped off down the street and directly into The Weekly office. Incensed I gave Mark Reaman, the editor (and founder) of The Weekly the same verbal resume. Mark sized me up mildly, and asked me to send him a writing sample. That I could do. By the time I had marched my way three blocks down the road to my house, Mark had already called, saying that in light of my training he could perhaps assume that I did, indeed, know how to write. Josh Elmer was the first Community Profile I ever wrote, around this time seven years ago. The second “thing-I-didn’t-get-thatlanded-me-where-I-am-now” was working as an office manager of a local business. I worked my tail off for this business. Eight o’clock in the morning was a tortuous arrival time for me. No matter that I stayed late, or worked hard while I was there, this particular boss meant eight o’clock sharp. Not eight-0-five, not eight-ten. Eight. Tried

as I might, eight felt near impossible. I got fired for my lack of being able to show up on the dot. I was devastated, and embarrassed. I had never been fired from anything before, always being the proverbial over-achiever. I was a hard worker and took pride in being inventive and organized on the job. I went home sobbing and called my mother. “What was I going to do?” I pleaded. I had worked front desks, taught at the Academy, volunteered for my ski pass. How was I going to make money to live in my new home? How could I use my talents and aptitudes? “Well,” my mother replied in her supporting mother-way, “What do you want to do?” “I wa-wa-want to wr-wr-write,” I managed to eek out between sobs. “So do it,” she declared. This, I took to heart. If my completely practical mother was advising me to engage in a completely impractical activity such as paying my rent through writing, I was going to jump on it. I thought of the 40-hours a week I spent toiling away at someone else’s dream as their office manager. What if I took that 40 hours and applied it to my own writing career? I have not (yet) written the next greatest novel, but I’m egotistically working on it. In those seven years, however, I have written literally hundreds of stories, and these are the makings of just such a book. I was put on the “fast track” of getting

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to know this community in interviewing old timers, mid-timers and newcomers. I learned the history and present day manifestations of just about every event this community has ever put on. I have joined a writing group, am published in national magazines and have developed a readership. And, I paid my rent through the simple act of writing words and stretching my brain. That alone feels like a triumph. In retrospect, if I had never been ousted out of that office manager chair, having been given far too much practicality in the midst of my creativity, I might never have gathered the nut to live up to a nearly impossible dream of my own. Now, seven years later, I sit in the very editor’s chair that gave me this opportunity in the first place. I marvel every day at the seemingly serendipitous moment I walked into Mark Reaman’s office and he said “yes.” I am endlessly amused that we now sit across from each other in our respective papers. I like where I am now, and know it would have been quite different had I buried myself under a job of full-time hard journalism. Perhaps that long past editor at the News was right. Mark’s “yes” was crucial to what has become my very real path as a professional writer. Yet I know that just as importantly, it was those two “no’s” that also placed some of the most significant stones… To seemingly serendipitous opportunity, Molly

CR Norway has won the most medals (263) at the Winter Games. The United States has won more medals (2,189) at the Summer Games than any other country. The five Olympic rings represent the five major regions of the world – Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceana, and every national flag in the world includes one of the five colors, which are (from left to right) blue, yellow, black, green, and red. Up until 1994 the Olympics were held every four years. Since then, the Winter and Summer games have alternated every two years. No country in the Southern Hemisphere has ever hosted a Winter Games. Three continents – Africa, South America, and Antarctica – have never hosted an Olympics. Only four athletes have ever won medals at both the Winter and Summer Olympic Games: Eddie Eagan (United States), Jacob Tullin Thams (Norway), Christa LudingRothenburger (East Germany), and Clara Hughes (Canada). Speed skater Bonnie Blair has won six medals at the Olympic Winter Games. That’s more than any other American athlete. Apolo Ohno just tied Blair’s record this year in Vancouver when he won a silver medal in the men’s short track 1500 speed skating. Nobody has won more medals at the Winter Games than cross-country skier Bjorn Dählie of Norway, who has 12. The Winter Olympic sports are alpine skiing, biathlon (cross-country skiing and target shooting), bobsled, cross-country skiing, curling, figure skating, freestyle skiing, ice hockey, luge, Nordic combined (ski jumping and crosscountry skiing), skeleton, ski jumping, snowboarding, and speed skating. Cover Photo by Nathan Bilow

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Table of Contents 4 ON THE COVER It’s the meat hucking festival of the year! Get the phat skinny on how you can watch these fearless skiers negotiate terrain only meant for birds and billy goats. The Subaru U.S. Extreme Freeskiing Championships are back in town. If you’re visiting you’ve probably never seen anything like this before – from the rowdy crowds to the rowdy terrain.

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5 Events Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Prater Cup by cheering on future Olympic skiers and on the other side of the coin, check out some illumined slides presented by the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum.

6 The Arts Love the Vagina at the Center for the Art’s Vagina Monologues, then help support the Center by attending the delicious Tour de Forks event at the Tipple House. There’s an entire palette of opportunities for artists this week. Eye on the Arts boasts a cover photo contest for the Crested Butte Magazine; the Alpenglow Gallery is requesting submissions; the Crested Butte Land Trust needs photos for the calendar and a bus is just screaming out for a paint job. This is your time to shine, artists, check it out.

10 Entertainment Calendar Check out special yoga events, attend a wine tasting, see where all the Ladies’ Nights are, grab an afternoon of ice skating. The Entertainment Calendar is your go to resource for all the events in the most happenin’ valley in country. Come here, go there.

11 Sports The Guide’s Corner this week encourages you to speak up in the backcountry; see where you can learn to skate ski for free; get your heart pumping on the most challenging Nordic trail in the system; and make your reservation to cross country ski under the moonlight for dinner.

14 Community Learn how to get financial aid for college; attract your kids to magnetic fish at the Trailhead Discovery Museum and vote on how you want a special $2,000 spent.

15 Grapevine Don’t be the last to know – be sure to greet your neighbors on their birthday, congratulate the new pregnancy in town and root on a former Buttian in the Olympics. It’s good gossip, the kind that’s good to know…

16 Dining Sleuth out the best carbo load to get you ready for your big event; get pizza delivered right to your door while you catch some R&R; or make a reservation to the styliest eatery in town to celebrate a job well done. Celebrate with food with the Dining Guide. And, in the Delicious Dish, see who is more than just a mind-reeling cocktail and a good après ski appetizer…

18 Local Writer’s Page The Local Writer’s Page is an open forum for all writers in the Gunnison Valley. We welcome submissions of poetry, fiction, essay, memoir, theatre, creative non-fiction and any other form of the written arts. This week Peter Bridges graces us with a wonderful collection of sonnets that perfectly capture those sparkling moments of life in the Gunnison Valley.

19 Spirit, Mind & Body Let Grand Traverse yoga limber you up for the Grand Event; improve your posture with active isolate stretching; attend a meditation or prayer workshop and Romance the Spirit in the Law of Attraction discussion group.

19 Local Resources This section of the paper will be your constant back page resource for the Mountain Express and RTA bus schedules so you can get to the hill, Gunnison, Denver, or your condo in Mt. Crested Butte; there’s information on where to park your car so it doesn’t get towed; the hockey schedules for the Big Mine Rink and all the phone numbers for all the snowy resources in town.

20 Faces & Places Check out how the last week went with the Coakley-Falco and Suzy Bogguss concerts at the Center, the Cups play at the Theatre and the evercostumed LLL at her 10-year anniversary of DJ magic. Plus, say hello to Andy Bamberg the next time you’re on the peak…

Writers: Dawne Belloise, Bonnie Chlipala, Sandra Cortner, Corinne Cram, Crested Butte Mountain Guides, Josephine Kellet, Grant McFarren, Luke Mehall, Monica Mesa, Molly Murfee, Polly Oberosler, Laura Puckett, Sales: Laura Silva / Diane Markowitz, sales@cbweekly.com Kristen VanHoesen, Kate Vogel, Maya Silver, Marcie Telander. Copy Editor: Bonnie Chlipala, info@cbweekly.com Photographers: Dawne Belloise, Dusty Demerson, Paul Gallaher, Ralph Kristopher, Molly Murfee. Contact: 970-349-1710; info@cbweekly.com; P.O. Box 1609, Crested Butte, CO 81224. Our offices are located Graphics: Jessy Moreland, ads@cbweekly.com at 427 Bellview Ave. in Crested Butte. We publish in the high seasons: November-April and May-September. Production: Molly Murfee / Bonnie Chlipala / Scott Tyree Editor: Molly Murfee, editor@cbweekly.com

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– FEATURE –

The Extremes What they are Athletes in the Extremes negotiate terrain seemingly fit only for birds and billy goats. Fifty-degree chutes. Cavernous pillow drops. Rock-ridden cliff bands. Their two-planked acrobatics demand precision, technical prowess and a healthy dose of bravado. This is not a competition through gates or courses. Each competitor chooses the most rowdy line they can negotiate and literally let it fly. They will come from all over the world to vie for the top spot of the podium and, in Crested Butte, the largest cash purse on the circuit. Over 150 competitors. Men. Women. Masters. Juniors. It’s arguably the most hard-core skiing competition in the world. As a whole it’s entitled the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour. Crested Butte is the fourth stop on the tour and specifically is the Subaru U.S. Extreme Freeskiing Championships. It is the longest running and most prestigious big mountain event on the circuit. Also included in the tour are the South American Freeskiing Championships in La Parva, Chile; the Canadian Freeskiing Championships in Revelstoke, Canada; the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier in Telluride, Colorado; the Subaru North American Freeskiing Championships in Kirkwood, California and the Subaru Freeskiing World Championships in Snowbird, Utah. The series began in September of 2009 in Chile and will conclude March 21 in Snowbird. Each individual competition has its winners. The leaders of the pack, and the ones vying for the title of World Champion, are ones that compete in each stop on the series, thereby accumulating points through their placement in the competition. First place wins more points than third place, and so on. Mountain Sports International organizes and runs the Tour. They are the

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ones creating cohesion and uniformity in boards at the lifts. These are kept secret judging and performance expectations. until the day of the competition and change They provide the infrastructure, sponsorship with each day. Everyone is welcome to opportunities, score management and spectate and it is free. media play for each event. Arm yourself with cowbells and airhorns. How they’re judged Bring your barbeque grills, plenty of The event is more than just flashing beer and lawn chairs. This is not a prim what the average skier would consider and proper event with utter silence and a death wish. Athletes are evaluated in fingerclaps. Bring your most rowdy five categories by five knowledgeable persona and be prepared to be awed. judges, many of them former competitors You’ve probably never seen anything like themselves. The line score is first and is this before, and it’s live. based on the difficulty of the route skied. Molly Murfee is a full-time freelance and copy No other score in any other category may writer with articles featured in Powder Magazine, rise higher than the line score. It sets the Telemark Skier, Backcountry Magazine, Mountain bar. Gazette, Cross Country Skier Magazine, Solar The second category is control. You Today and Patagonia-Japan as well as being may have a sick line, but how do you ski it, the editor for the Crested Butte Weekly. Her passion lies in penning creative non-fiction how much control do you have? Falling is and poetry, which focuses on wild places with the absolute loss of control. their inherent metaphor and the extraordinary Fluidity makes up the third category. commonality of the human experience. Molly Smooth transitions, continuity, pace and can be reached at editor@cbweekly.com. speed all create high scores in fluidity. And then of course there is form / Nathan Bilow has photographed more in his 30 years as a professional technique. This is all about skiing beauty, photographer than most: from Wars and there are no standards. to Weddings, Babies to Bombs, Aggressiveness is the final category. Japan to Jerusalem, Alaska to You are judged on how focused you attack Australia, Norway to New your line. Timidness is not rewarded here. Zealand... This lifetime of experience How to watch has brought All venues are designed where, knowledge although the competition terrain is in the Extreme Limits, the getting there for spectators is a mere blue. The competition starts Wednesday, February 17th with the Juniors and the Masters, followed by the qualifiers for the Men and Women and Junior and Master finals on Thursday, and the main days of the Men and Women competitions on Friday and Saturday. Competitions start each day at 9:15 a.m. and last anywhere from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. –Photo by Nathan Bilow Look for venue details on the

Ones to Watch Current leaders of the pack

–Photo by Nathan Bilow WOMEN Jess McMillan (Jackson Hole, WY), currently in 1st place, five years on tour Accomplishments: 2nd 2009 South American Freeskiing Championships; 1st Russian Freeride World Tour Stop; 2006 IFSA Freeskiing World Champion; 2006 IFSA US Freeskiing Champion; 1st 2006 Snowbird US Freeskiing Nationals Jacqui Edgerly (Aspen, CO), currently in 2nd place, three years on tour

Accomplishments: 1st La Parva, Chile 2009; 2nd Subaru Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier Telluride, CO 2009; 3rd Subaru North American Freeskiing Championships Kirkwood, CA 2009; 2008 Young Gun Winner- FWT; 4th Place Alyeska, AK 2008; 5th US Freeskiing Tour 2008; 6th Freeskiing World Tour 2008; 5th Subaru US Extreme Freeskiing Championship, Crested Butte 2008; 5th Subaru Squaw Valley Freeskiing Open 2008

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Angel Collinson (Salt Lake City, UT), currently in 3rd place Locals on tour: Tanya Christensen, Hannah Whitney, Carrie Jo Chernoff Keep an eye on: Crystal Wright (3rd 2009 Subaru US Extreme Freeskiing Championships Crested Butte, CO), Phillipa Hunt (2nd 2009 Subaru US Extremes Freeskiing Championships Crested Butte, CO, former local), Michele Manning ( 1st 2009 US Extreme Skiing Championships at Crested Butte, CO) MEN Julien Lopez (La Plagne, France), currently in 1st place, on tour for three years Accomplishments: Sickbird Champion Kirkwood; 1st Subaru US Freeskiing Nationals Snowbird; 2nd Subaru North American Freeskiing Championships Kirkwood; 5th Subaru US Extreme Freeskiing Championships Crested Butte. Arne Backstrom (Squaw Valley, CA), currently in 2nd place, on tour for one year Accomplishments: 2nd Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier Telluride, CO; 9th Subaru US Extreme Freeskiing Championships Crested Butte, CO

to create incredible imagery. Nature to world traveling commercial, and commercial photographer, Nathan has been residing in Crested Butte, Colorado, since the 1970’s. Nathan has had over 20 Crested Butte Magazine covers and has published the Edge of Paradise and the Seasons of Paradise books that display the changing of Crested Butte in the 1970’s -’80’s and ‘90’s.

Griffin Post (Sandy, UT), currently in 3rd place, on tour for four years Accomplishments: 2nd 2009 Las Lenas Freeskiing Open Las Lenas, Argentina; 5th 2009 Nissan Russian Adventure, Sochi, Russia; 3rd 2009 U.S. Extreme Skiing Championships, Crested Butte, CO; 4th 2008 Freeride de Tignes, Tignes, France; 1st 2008 Telluride Freeskiing Open, Telluride, CO; Sickbird Belt Buckle Winner 2008 Squaw Valley Freeskiing Open, Squaw Valley, CA; 2nd 2008 Nissan Mammoth Quest, Mammoth Mountain, CA; 1st 2007 Jackson Hole Freeskiing Open, Jackson Hole, WY; 2nd 2007 Telluride Freeskiing Open, Telluride, CO; 3rd 2007 U.S. Extreme Skiing Championships, Crested Butte, CO; 1st 2006 U.S. Extreme Skiing Championships; Crested Butte, CO Locals on tour: Alex Else, Caleb Mullen, Dex Mills (former resident) Keep an eye on: Cliff Bennet (1st 2009 Subaru Crested Butte Extreme Skiing Championships), Dylan Crossman (Dylan is the 5-time Telemark Freeskiing Champion in Crested Butte and has begun scorching the circuit on his alpines for a new challenge), Dane Tudor (Dane nailed the Junior competitions with multiple wins and is now working his way up the ranks of the big boys.)

This week kids from Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona will roll into Crested Butte for the J4 Rocky Mountain Championships, an annual event hosted here for the past 30 years. Over 200 competitors, with an entourage of coaches, siblings and parents that pushes a visitor count of 700, compete in Slalom, GS and Super G races for four days. This memorial race, called the Prater Cup, honors the late Dan Prater and has been a long-standing tradition in the Crested Butte community since its inception in 1980. Local attorney and race coach, Paul Puckett, father of the famous local Puckett brothers, started the annual memorial after the death of his friend Dan. Dan was a ski club sponsor and local business man. He would follow the kids to the surrounding communities with his motor home as a support vehicle for the club and cheer on the kids as they did what they loved. In addition to a weekend of ski racing the kids are divided into teams upon their arrival and each team competes as a different country, combining race skills as well as team camaraderie. This was an idea created by the late Bill Sweitzer, one of the former Chiefs of Race of the event. The Prater cup has the reputation for being the favorite event of the year – for parents, competitors and coaches who look forward to coming all year long. It is rife with a send-off barbeque as the race’s finale on Saturday. Young competitors are treated to pizza parties, and parents can imbibe in adult mixers. Not only that, as the competition has swept the ski industry, world-renowned skiers such as Seth Morrison and the Puckett Brothers (Casey Puckett is currently competing in the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, is a four time Olympian, six time U.S. Champion and X-Games competitor) used the Prater Cup as one of their stepping stones in their career. Dan’s oldest daughter, Stephanie Prater, involved in the ski industry for 22 years, also coordinates with the ski club and helping the committee with all of the details. Stephanie gets the entire community involved in the Prater Cup.“ The enthusiasm of the community is amazing, even in a difficult economy they really step up and support the Prater,” she says, “I’m amazed at the following that the Prater cup has in the ski world, it has touched many peoples’ lives that love ski racing. The extra

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Photo of Dan Prater effort that is put forward in Crested Butte sets it apart from any other race during the season.” This year the Prater welcomes many ski industry sponsors along with all of the local support. Spyder, Bula, Oakley , Smith, Bolle, Buff, Thorlo Sol, Hestra gloves and Scott offer prizes to the top teams. The event T-shirt, given to all Prater cup competitors, is sponsored by many local businesses- Acme Liquor, Holbrook & Smith, Seth Morrison, Jim Talbot, Ron Prater, Prater Oil and Gas, At Home in Crested Butte, Milky Way, Donitas, Last Steep, Gas Café, Jeff Hermanson, Molly Eldridge, A & A Mechanical, the Cut Above, Alpine Construction, The Crested Butte Bank, Prater Pumping Service, Economy Storage, Faith Spitz, Garrett Smith, Butte & CO, Bob Huckins Construction, Wooden Nickel, Flatiron Sports, George Reinhardt, Robert Staley Photography. Competitors also receive goodie bags filled with hats from Bula, Spyder t-shirts, stickers, sol sunscreen and more. The Saturday afternoon BBQ is sponsored by Red Lady Realty, the Prater family, the Garcia Family, the Lobar, Artesan Rugs, McGiills, Maxwells and the Avalanche Bar & Grill. A special thanks to Crested Butte Mountain Resort and all the wonderful volunteers for their support.

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The Prater Cup welcomes spectators to come out and cheer for the Crested Butte team. These kids are all here competing for a seat at the Junior Olympics scheduled for March in Winter Park. We look forward to a safe weekend of ski racing and welcome all of the young athletes and their families to Crested Butte. You can catch the races throughout the four-day competition just about any time the lifts are turning… Thursday: Training Day and Welcome Reception with the Team Flag Ceremony at Warming House Hill. Friday: Super G Saturday: Women’s GS and Men’s Slalom Sunday: Women’s Slalom and Men’s GS

CB Museum Slide Show Back by popular demand!! The Crested Butte Mt. Heritage Museum is showing its black and white slide show on Thursday February 18 at 7 at the Museum. This show includes pictures from the 1880s through the 1930s. The Museum showed this slide show to a capacity crowd before. Many people wanted it shown again since they were unable to come so now is your chance to enjoy this great look into Crested Butte’s past. Admission is free but a $5 donation is suggested. Some of these slides are from the “Illumination Slide Show” as well as slides on file in the Museum. The entire family is invited to step into the past and see what town looked like so long ago. For information or questions call the Museum at 970-349-1880. February 18. 2010 / CRESTEDBUTTEWEEKLY / PAGE 5

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–Photo by Dawne Belloise

Vagina Monologues at the Center this weekend! Victory. Valentine. Vagina. The Center for the Arts Crested Butte presents Eve Ensler‘s awardwinning play, “The Vagina Monologues,” Friday and Saturday, February 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. Under the direction of Patricia Seeberg, seventeen local ladies take to the stage to retell the touching, funny and fierce anecdotes in “The Vagina Monologues.” Included are well known favorites like “The Vagina Workshop,” “The Flood” and “The Woman Who Loved to Make Vaginas Happy.” Based on over 200 interviews with women, the monologues cover an array of subjects about this anatomical wonder. They explore the mystery and life of the vagina and might reinvent your perception of what you thought the vagina was…or wasn’t. You will certainly laugh and possibly cry. You might end up going home telling stories of your own. This production is a benefit performance for Jubilee House and Western State College’s Sexual Abuse Prevention Advocates (SAPA) to assist them in their work to end violence against women and girls in the Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties. Jubilee House will help any victim of any crime (or any victim). It helps mainly victims of Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault. Jubilee House serves Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties, providing emergency

The Galleries of Crested Butte and Artists of the West Elks invites you to

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Annette Akselsen and Kyle Fleener- Gems and Jewelry Faith Markell - Upcycled Funky Fashions Becca Bober - Delectable Teas from Your Cup

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Stacey Peterson- Landscapes and Oils John Lintott- Landscapes & Oils

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at these participating Crested butte* galleries: ✵ Go West 327 Elk Avenue Featuring Mel Harper and 10 additional artist's goods

✵ Paragon Gallery 132 Elk Avenue Jeph Hargrove - Photography Heather Peterson - Fused Glass

✵ Ingham Gallery Third and Elk

John Ingham - Oil Painting Susan Marrion - Oil Painting Raynor Czerwinski - Photography

✵ Susan Anderton Fine Art Gallery 302 Elk Ave & 3rd St. Susan's paintings and drawings in oil, acrylic, pastel, prisma color

✵ Piper Gallery at the Center for the Arts Adam Freed- Intuitive Realism

✵ Rijks Family Gallery 310 Second Avenue

Dusty Demerson- Photography Carol Connor- Acrylics, Mixed Media

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safe shelter, crisis counseling, ongoing therapy, information and referral along with other things. SAPA is a student led and faculty/staff advised group working to reduce sexual assault at Western State College, providing support to sexual assault victims. It provides safe and positive sex messages to students and encourages dialogue on campus around responsible sexual relationships. A small portion of the proceeds also go to VDAY’s global spotlight campaign, working on atrocities against women and girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Doors open at 7 p.m. with hors d’ouvres and appetizers both evenings. Tickets are $20 and on sale at the Center’s Box Office, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by calling 970-349-7487 x3. You can also purchase online at crestedbuttearts. org. This performance is generously sponsored by Milky Way, Benson Sotheby’s International Realty, CB Printing, Handworks, Alley Hats, Four Eighteen, Mountain Earth, The Mountain Store and Anna Pogoloff and allows for a near 100% donation of proceeds to the beneficiaries. So buy your tickets today and show your support for vaginas of the Gunnison Valley!

Tour De Forks Brings the Tipple House Tour Après-ski at the famous Tipple house in Prospect on Thursday, February 25 from 5 - 7 p.m. as part of the Winter Tour De Forks fundraising events for the Center for the Arts. The cost is an affordable $50 per person with a portion being tax deductible as a donation to support the Center for the Arts general operations. Hidden away high on the forested slopes of Prospect, the Tipple House presents an extraordinary statement of what dreams, grit and local ingenuity can build here in Crested Butte. With much of it built from reclaimed materials, every part of this newly handcrafted house has its own tale to tell. Even by the exemplary standards of the Prospect neighborhood, the Tipple House stands apart as an epitome of green design concepts and painstaking craftsmanship. Tour De Forks guests will enjoy the southern hospitality of Matt and Charlotte Burke, owners of Sugah’s Café in Gunnison. The Burke’s opened their popular restaurant in May 2008 and enjoy watching their restaurant guests delight in the experience of southern cooking while eating low country shrimp and grits or collard greens. Some of the most popular items on their menu including the Salmon Panini, Sliced Beef Tenderloin, Baked Brie wrapped in a puff pastry and Chocolate Truffles will be offered in addition to a cooking demonstration of the famous Continues on bottom of next page

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Eye on the Arts features highlights on local artists, writers, gallery openings, calls for auditions, theatre announcements and art classes. Crested Butte Magazine cover photo contest ends March 1 All photographers are invited to enter the Crested Butte Magazine Cover Photo Contest. “We’re looking for unique, vivid, vertical-format photos that capture the fun and magnificence of summer in Crested Butte,” said Sandy Fails, editor of the Crested Butte Magazine. “The content could be anything Crested Butte; surprise us!” The winning photo will be used on the cover of the summer 2010 Crested Butte Magazine, with a payment of $500. The photographer will be featured in the magazine and online. The deadline is March 1. Deliver or send a disk with no more than ten high-resolution cover candidates to the Crested Butte Magazine office, 325 Belleview, P.O. Box 1030, Crested Butte, CO 81224. For details, see the blog at crestedbuttemagazine.com. Alpenglow Gallery seeks submissions Attention Gunnison Valley Artists, Alpenglow Gallery is currently seeking submissions for the new installation: Nouvelle Saison; the new season. All wall-art is welcome. Deadline for submissions is March 3, 2010. Email the gallery at alpenglowgallerycb@gmail.com for an application. For more information, call Brooke 970-214-2917. Calling All Photographers The Crested Butte Land Trust is now accepting submissions for the 2011 Calendar. The deadline for submissions is February 26, 2010. Photographers may submit up to 20 photographs, are to be focused on all four seasons and should be of CBLT properties as well as the Crested Butte area. Photos should be submitted in 300-350 dpi with the image size as large as possible, on a disk. Photographers can choose to donate or receive compensation for photos used for the calendar. Drop off disks at 308 3rd Street or mail them to P.O. Box 2224, Crested Butte, CO 81224. For more information contact Liz at 970-349-1206 or events@cblandtrust.org. Artists needed to paint buses Mountain Express is looking for local artists to paint the two (2) new buses we received in December. The selected artists must be able to paint the buses during the spring off-season. Mountain Express will supply all materials and a stipend of $1,000 per bus will be paid upon completion of the project. The board of directors will choose a concept from those submitted at their meeting on March 15, 2010. In order to assist the board in their decision, applicants are encouraged to submit samples (or photos of samples) of their artwork along with a sketch and/or narrative of their ideas to Chris Larsen at 803 Butte Ave. on or before March 11, 2010. Call 349-5616 for details.

Get in the Artist Guide Calling all Artists and Art Dealers! Artists of the West Elks is preparing their 2010-2011 Artists Guide. This year we will be opening up the guide to all Artists and Art dealers residing in the West Elks region, as well as all current AWE members. Whether you create art or sell local art, this guide is a great way to get your name, or your business, out to the public. Guides will be located in many prominent locations including: galleries, shops, and chambers of commerce. Reserve your space in the guide today! For more information on being a part of the guide, or becoming a member of AWE, please contact Elise at whereseslise@aol.com, or visit our website at www. awearts.org. Deadline for saving a space is March 15th, 2010. A Night Of The Senses To Benefit The Gunnison Arts Center On Saturday, February 20, GHS Seniors Arly Landry and Celeste Holden will be hosting A Night of the Senses at the Gunnison Arts Center for their Senior Civics Project. The night will include food, three music acts, and three dance groups including the Uke-ladies, Ron Earl, Manjaro & Asim & Shivani Tribal, Kate Orr’s Modern Dancers, and The Fabulous Flying Femmes. Hors d’oeuvres begin at 5:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students. Call 970-6414029 for more information. Doll-In-A-Day Class World-renowned doll maker, Lori Winblood, will be offering a “Doll-in-a-Day” class at the Gunnison Arts Center. All supplies will be provided and students will create a doll to take home at the end of the day. Two class days will be offered, the first on Wednesday, February 24 and the second on Saturday, March 6. The daily schedule is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a lunch break from noon-1 p.m. $50/ 20% discount for members. Call 970-641-4029 for more information. Dance performance coming to Center for the Arts The Crested Butte Dance Collective is putting on a dance performance on Saturday March 6 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 7 at 4:30 p.m. at the CB Center for the Arts. This event will showcase local talent through a variety of genres of dance. African, HipHop, Modern, Aerial Dance, Salsa, and many more styles will be performed. As there will be one dance piece with a more mature theme, there will be an early intermission option for children and families. Tickets are $15/adults and $5/kids. For more info call 970-209-4302 or look for the Crested Butte Dance Collective on Facebook soon.

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Sugah’s Shrimp and a Salsa Verde dipping sauce. The beautiful sounds of Becky Weidman-Winter and Peter Greydanus will also fill the Tipple house for the enjoyment of guests. Becky teaches flute and music theory at Western State College and is a DMA candidate at the University of North Texas. An active orchestral and chamber musician, Peter Greydanus is a graduate of Temple University where he was a student of Orlando Cole and studied as well with Metta Watts and William Stokking. Tour de Forks is produced by the Center’s volunteer organization, pARTners, dedicated to raising funds to support the Center. Volunteers also include hosts, chefs and guides for the different events. The Center would like to especially thank this year’s Tour de Forks Silver Sponsor—Eagle Resort Development, developer of WestWall Lodge and Wildhorse at Prospect—for underwriting these fundraising events. Special thanks also goes to our Gold Sponsor Crested Butte Lodging and Property Management for their tremendous support of the Center. For further information about signing up for an event, please check out the Center’s website at www. crestedbuttearts.org or contact the Tour De Forks hotline at 349-7487 Ext. 5

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Sponsored by KBUT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 EOTO The groundbreaking dub-step and electronic duo, EOTO, is heading to the Colorado Mountains for a mini tour of epic proportions. What sets this act apart from other artists in this emerging genre is how the music is created. While some artists may spend hours pre-mixing samples and elements of music for their live show, EOTO uses nothing prerecorded, giving them the ability to approach each song with on-thespot spontaneity and 100% live improvisation -- a performance that is as much fun to watch as it is to dance to. The Eldo 10 p.m. – $15; 215 Elk Avenue in Crested Butte; 970-3496125, www.eldobrewpub.com Karaoke Every Thursday night, karaoke features a 10,000+ song playlist, 6 flat screen monitors, and Hi-Fi sound

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system. Free SAKE while you’re singing! The Lobar 9 p.m.; Downstairs at 3rd and Elk in Crested Butte; 970-349-0480, www.thelobar.com Beau et la Bête Lila is part tumbleweed, part starfish. She saw the cracks that let the light in and started singing through them. They widened. Chris is the snowman who came to life, heard Ray Brown, and started emanating the low sounds that are the spine of everything. When you hear them, you will shake softly in a deep place. The Princess Wine Bar 8:30 p.m.; 218 Elk Avenue, 970349-0210 Evelyn Roper and Friends Evelyn may growl out Johnny Cash then lilt Emmy Lou or throw in a surf, blues or rock song just for spite and spontaneity. She writes of oldfashioned love and in your face truths, but also points to the positivity of looking to the sky AND keeping a foot on the ground. Her lyrics have been described as “a painting, a poem and a song” all in one. Evelyn has a fierce local following and can be heard in venues up and down the Western Slope. The Flying Burritos Bar 9 p.m. – Free; 107 S. Main St. in Gunnison, 970641-5777, www.flyingburritosbar.com FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 The Holden Young Trio The Holden Young Trio of Boulder is redefining the experience and the sound of the power-trio. Their unique blend of funk, rock and a hint of world music has them playing to audiences of all ages from the song world to the

jam scene. This Friday at the Eldo the band will be paying tribute to The Red Hot Chili Peppers. “Funky. No. Scratch that. Really funky.” The Eldo 10 p.m. – $5; 215 Elk Avenue in Crested Butte; 970-349-6125, www. eldobrewpub.com DJ Shares DJ Shares can’t be contained to one genre. He’s been know to play anything from Hip-Hop, Electro, House, Baltimore Club, Mash-ups, Indie Dance, Dancehall, 80s, Deep House and much more, making him one of Colorado’s top party rocking DJs. Known for his dance and hip hop remixes/mash-ups, DJ Shares is not one to miss. Presented by Red Bull. The Lobar 10 p.m.; Downstairs at 3rd and Elk in Crested Butte; 970-3490480, www.thelobar.com Bill Dowell One of Crested Butte’s local favorites. Bill plays classic acoustic rock and roll with a little country and some original tunes thrown in for good measure. He is often joined by his wife Patti Gast on vocals and Steve Farley on guitar. The Princess is a great after dinner venue for a place to relax and enjoy a drink or dessert after a night on the town.The Princess Wine Bar 8:30 p.m.; 218 Elk Avenue, 970-349-0210 Steve Snyder Steve Snyder has been playing for 21 years in Crested Butte. Heralding from musical roots in West Virginia, Steve delights with a vast array from folk, country and classic rock. You’ll hear your favorites of Johnny Cash,

– MUSIC – The Band and Waylon Jennings. Talk of the Town “When he’s damn good and ready” (or around 6:30 p.m.); 230 Elk Avenue in Crested Butte, 970-349-6809 Beau et la Bête See Thursday for description. Rumor’s Coffee and Tea House 7:30 p.m.; 414 Elk Avenue, 349-0504 Brad Lee Schroeder One listen to his music and it quickly becomes evident why Brad is one of the most popular country artists to emerge from the Rocky Mountain Region. You’ll stomp your feet when he rocks, fill up with emotion during the ballads, and laugh at his clever humor. You can guarantee that he’ll leave you wanting more and before you know it, you realize that you’ve become a fan for life. The Flying Burritos Bar 10 p.m. – Free; 107 S. Main St. in Gunnison, 970-641-5777, www.flyingburritosbar.com SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Celestial Hoedown Formed in the summer of 2006 in a mountain cabin outside Jackson, Wyoming, Celestial Hoedown is a blues-rock, funk, and jam band that now hails from Boulder. In 2009 the addition of two young, talented, and enthusiastic players have given new vibrancy to the music. With the recording of a new demo, Celestial Hoedown is ready to start damaging eardrums wherever they go. The Eldo 10 p.m. – No Cover; 215 Elk Avenue in Crested Butte; 970-349-6125, www. eldobrewpub.com DJ Shares See Friday for description. The Lobar 10 p.m.; Downstairs at 3rd and Elk in Crested Butte; 970-349-0480, www. thelobar.com Tyler Hansen Tyler Hansen’s skillful guitar playing and soaring voice make him a unique talent that has been a fixture of the Crested Butte music scene for the past seven years. Whether he is experimenting with multilayered looping, reinterpreting a wellknown cover or performing one of his originals, his style wins over new fans at every show. His playing is a mix of Bob Dylan meeting Michael Jackson in a back alley fight with Eric Clapton trying to break it up. The Princess

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Dobro Dave Come experience Dobro Dave’s acoustic blues and jam sound. Playing mostly on the square neck dobro and acoustic guitar, Dave’s mostly original set includes stylized covers from artists like Neil Young and Ben Harper. Utilizing a free form approach, his ability to noodle in between songs and expand the music allows each show to become a distinct emotional ride. Rumor’s Coffee and Tea House 7 p.m.; 414 Elk Avenue, 970-349-0504

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Signal Path w/ Prep School & Just How As a duo, Ryan Burnett (guitar/ production) and Damon Metzner (acoustic drums) introduce fans to a more bass heavy, dance oriented, and compositionally based live incarnation of the project. Combining elements of glitchhop, dubstep, and bluegrass, the band has evolved into a powerhouse of genre bending electronic music. The Eldo 10 p.m. – $7; 215 Elk Avenue in Crested Butte; 970-3496125, www.eldobrewpub.com

Night of the Senses Gunnison High School Civics students, Celeste Holden and Arly Landry, present a benefit for the Gunnison Arts Center. With performances by: Manjaro, Ron Earl, The Uke-ladies, Kate Orr’s Modern Dance, The Shivani Belly Dancers, and The Fabulous Flying Femmes. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gunnisonartscenter.org or at the door. Gunnison Arts Center 5:30 p.m. - $15 Adults, $5 Students; 102 S. Main St. in Gunnison; 970-641-4029, www. gunnisonartscenter.org SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Gypsy Jazz Social Club Come enjoy dinner at the Lobar accompanied by traditional Gypsy melodies and swing tunes from the 1930s to present day jazz standards. This four-piece version of the GJSC consists of Les Choy “El Chino” and Roger Sherman on guitars and vocal, Drew Murzda on mandolin, and Jeff Reynolds playing the upright bass. The Lobar 8 p.m.; Downstairs at 3rd and Elk in Crested Butte; 970-3490480, www.thelobar.com Singer-Songwriter Night Bring your instrument and a song! Rumor’s Coffee and Tea House 7 p.m.; 414 Elk Avenue, 970-349-0504 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Dobro Dave See Saturday for description. The Princess Wine Bar 8:30 p.m.; 218 Elk Avenue, 970-349-0210

Selecta D-RO Selecta D-RO, is a local DJ who hosts the Ital show on KBUT. This Wednesday he will host “Latin Lounge Night,” spinning non-stop latin beats and grooves to keep the dance floor moving. The Lobar 10 p.m – No Cover; Downstairs at 3rd and Elk in Crested Butte; 970-349-0480, www.thelobar.com Chris Coady’s 18 Mile Radius New Happy Hour show every Wednesday at 6pm with singersongwriter Chris Coady and fiddle player Mark Fonken. Chris has been performing his original blend of “Blues, Country, Folk Rock, Americana, Singer/Songwriter” at local and regional venues since the mid 1990’s. Coady’s musical style has been shaped by various genres and influences including John Hiatt, Robert Earle Keen, Johnny Cash, Townes Van Zandt, Neil Young, The Eagles, Jackson Browne, John Prine and Bob Dylan. The Flying Burritos Bar 6 p.m. 107 S. Main St. in Gunnison, 970-641-5777, www. flyingburritosbar.com The Set List is sponsored by KBUT, a community radio station serving Gunnison County, Colorado since 1986. Over 80 volunteer DJ’s program a diverse mix of music including jazz, blues, rock and bluegrass. KBUT broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be heard at 90.3 FM in Crested Butte, 89.9 FM in Gunnison and 94.9 FM in Almont. Visit them at www.kbut.org or call 970-3495225 for more information.

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Ongoing . . . Jeph Hargrove at the Paragon Crested Butte Community School Junior Jeph Hargrove is currently the guest artist at the Paragon Gallery. His exhibit of photography and paintings will be up through the end of February. The Trailhead Children’s Discovery Museum is open daily 9:30-4:30 downstairs in the Treasury Center.

8 a.m. Drop in Meditation at Union Congregational Church. Come for the full half hour or for as long as you like. Instructions are provided. For more information call 970-349-6464. 8:30 a.m. Women’s Book Discussion group at UCC. Call 970-349-6405. 12 Noon All Saints in the Mountains Episcopal Church Community Healing Service every Thursday at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, 4th & Sopris. 970-349-9371 or the website at allsaintsinthemountains.org.

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7 – 8 a.m. Yoga and the Grand Traverse Class thru March 19. Yoga for the Peaceful. 114 Elk Ave. $12 per class. Call Casey at 970-349-0302. 10 a.m. Trailhead Discovery Museum. Make magnetic fish art in time for fishing lesson on Saturday. All ages welcome. Downstairs in the Treasury Center at Ski Area. Call 970-349-7160. 10:30 a.m. Story Time @ Your Library, ages 3 and up, at the CB Old Rock Library, 507 Maroon, 970349-6535. 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Crested Butte (Big Mine) Ice Rink. Public Skate. For Ice Rink events today call the Rink Hotline at 970-349-0974. 6 p.m. – Stations of the Cross at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church at 4th and Sopris Avenue. 970-641-0808.

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10 a.m. Trailhead Discovery Museum. An indoor fishing adventure with Ranger Ross. Fun science for children of all ages. Downstairs in the Treasury Center at Ski Area. Call 970-349-7160. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Crested Butte (Big Mine) Ice Rink. Public Skate or Games To Be Announced. For Ice Rink events today call the Rink Hotline at 970-3490974. 5:30 p.m. A Night of the Senses at the Gunnison Arts Center. Refreshments. $15 Adults $5 Students. 970-641-4029 for more info.

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11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Crested Butte (Big Mine) Ice Rink. Public Skate. For Ice Rink events today call the Rink Hotline at 970-349-0974. 1 p.m. Learn to Skate Ski. Free clinic Nordic Center. Space is limited. 970-349-1707. 7 p.m. Slide show at the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum. $5 Donation. 970-349-1880. 8:30 p.m. Beau et la Bête at The Princess Wine Bar. 970-349-0210. 9 p.m. Evelyn Roper and Friends at The Flying Burritos Bar; Free. 107 S. Main St. in Gunnison, 970-641-5777, 10 p.m. Karaoke at The Lobar. 970-349-0480. 10 p.m. – EOTO at The Eldo. $15. 970-349-6125.

6:30 p.m. (around) Steve Snyder at the Talk of the Town. 970-349-6809. 7:30 p.m. Lila and Chris at Rumors Coffee and Tea House. 970-349-7545. 7 p.m. Reception prior to Vagina Monologues at the Center for the Arts. Refreshments. $20 for show and reception. Fundraiser for Women’s Causes. 8 p.m. Vagina Monologues – performance. Center for the Arts. $20. 970-349-7487. 8:30 p.m. Bill Dowell at the Princess Wine Bar. 970-349-0210. 10 p.m. Brad Lee Schroeder at The Flying Burritos Bar; 107 S. Main St. in Gunnison, 970-6415777, 10 p.m. – Live DJ and dancing with DJ Shares at the Lobar. Call 970-349-0480. 10 p.m. – The Holden Young Trio at The Eldo. $5. 970-349-6125.

7 p.m. Dobro Dave plays live at Rumors Coffee and Tea House. 970-349-7545. 7 p.m. Reception prior to Vagina Monologues at the Center for the Arts. Refreshments. $20 for show and reception. Fundraiser for Women’s Causes. 8 p.m. Vagina Monologues – performance. Center for the Arts. $20. 970349-7487. 8:30 p.m. Tyler Hansen at the Princess Wine Bar. 970-349-0210.

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9 a.m. Oh-Be-Joyful Church Service. 970349-6237. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Crested Butte (Big Mine) Ice Rink. Public Skate or Games To Be Announced. For Ice Rink events today call the Rink Hotline at 970-349-0974. 2 – 4 p.m. WSC College Goal Sunday. Receive help with applying for financial aid for your college education. WSC, Taylor Hall, Room 207.

Sunday

February

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Crested Butte (Big Mine) Ice Rink. Public Skate. For Ice Rink events today call the Rink Hotline at 970-3490974. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Timberline Wine Tastings, every Monday. $10 for wine knowledge and 4 glasses of wine. Timberline Restaurant 970-349-9831.

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February

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free Snowshoe Tours. Meet at the Alpineer. 970-349-5210. 10:30 Story Time @ Your Library (Baby & Toddler Age 0-3). CB Old Rock Library, 507 Maroon, 970-349-6535. 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Crested Butte (Big Mine) Ice Rink. Public Skate. For Ice Rink events today call the

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February

5:30 p.m. Communion Service at Queen Of All Saints Catholic Church, 4th & Sopris. 6:30 p.m. A Self Empowerment and Law of Attraction Workshop and Potluck at the CB Chamber, 601 Elk Ave. Bring a dish to share. 970349-6464 for background info. 7:30 – 10 p.m. Pick-Up Ultimate Frisbee in Jerry’s Gym at Town Hall. 970-349-7197 8:30 p.m. Dobro Dave performs at The Princess Wine Bar. 970-349-0210. Rink Hotline at 970-349-0974. 5:30 – 7 p.m. Lenten Discussion at Union Congregational Church. 403 Maroon Ave, Topic: “The Body Politic.” Soup supper as well as childcare provided. 970-349-6405. 5:30 p.m. – Catholic Mass at Queen Of All Saints Catholic Church in Crested Butte, 4th and Sopris. 970-641-0808. 8 p.m. Crooked Still at the Center for the Arts. $18 advance. $20 day of show. 970-349-7487, ext 3.

5:30 p.m. Communion Service at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, 4th & Sopris Avenue. 6 p.m. Chris Coady’s 18 Mile Radius at The Flying Burritos Bar; 107 S. Main St. in Gunnison, 970-6415777, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. First of six week Centering Prayer Classes. Meditation and film. Downstairs at Queen of All Saints Parish Hall. Call Janice 970-3491195 for more information. 7 p.m. to Closing. Open Mic at the Forest Queen. 970-349-5299. 10 p.m. – Signal Path w/ Prep School & Just How at The Eldo. $7. 970-349-6125.

Keep in mind . . . Thursday, February 25, 8 p.m. Come Support Local Musicians The Center for the Arts in Crested Butte is hosting Local Musicians’ Night Thursday, February 25 at 8 p.m. Come see some of your favorites perform on the Center’s stage as well as some new rising stars. Local Musicians’ Night entrance fee is a pay-what-you-can charge at the door to help cover tech costs and a cash bar with great specials will be available for those over 21. Contact Jamie at 970-349-7487, ext 4 if you’re interested in performing or have questions. Please note that performers are booked on a first come, first served basis.

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Trails Report Be avalanche aware. Always ski with a friend.

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Open?

Big Mine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 . . . . . . . . . . Yes Electric Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 . . . . . . . . . . Yes

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Doll-in-a Day Class at Gunnison Arts Center. 970-641-4029 for more information. a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday 11 Crested Butte (Big Mine) Ice Rink. Public Skate. For Ice Rink events today call the Rink Hotline at 970-349-0974. 5 p.m. till midnight – Ladies Night (drink specials) at the Dogwood Cocktail Cabin, on 3rd Street between Elk and Maroon on the alley. Call 970-3496338 or online at the dogwoodcocktailcabin.com.

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5 p.m. All Saints in the Mountains Episcopal Church Eucharist Services at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, 402 Sopris. Contact 970-349-9371 or the website at allsaintsinthemountains.org. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Learn how to make your own Kombucha Kula, an all natural organic tea with Hayley Crosby at Yoga for the Peaceful. $18 suggested donation. 970-349-0302 to pre-register. 7 p.m. Singer-songwriter night at Rumors Coffee & Tea House. 970-349-7545 8 p.m. Gypsy Jazz Social Club. Dinner and live music at the Lobar. 970-349-0480.

Saturday, February 27, 8 p.m. Attention Ladies of the Gunnison Valley KBUT’s 2nd Annual Female Arm Wrestling Tournament will take place on Saturday, February 27 at the Talk of the Town in downtown Crested Butte. There will be 64 coveted spaces available in this open class female arm wrestling tournament. This is a single elimination open division tournament. Cost is $5 to register. Early registration will begin on Monday, February 22 at the KBUT studios located at 508 Maroon Ave. Prizes will be awarded for best nickname, best costume, and best cheering section. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the competition begins at 9 p.m. All proceeds benefit KBUT Community Radio. Come out and see if ANNaconda can defend her title. Call Josh at 970-3495225 for additional information. CB’s Got Talent Fundraiser, 5:30 p.m. The Center for the Arts in Crested Butte and their volunteer organization pARTners is hosting a fundraising event called “CB’s Got Talent” in which the many talents of Gunnison County residents will be sold to the highest bidder in a live and silent auction. This fun event of great food and live entertainment will be held at the Center for the Arts, Saturday, February 27 starting with dinner at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and include a hot buffet dinner and a drink coupon for the first beer or glass of wine. Tickets are available online at www.crestedbuttearts.org or via the Center for the Arts box office with a credit card (Master Card or Visa) by calling 970-349-7487, extension 3.

Upper/Lower Red Lady . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 . . . . . . . . . . Yes Peanut Lake Trail . . . . . . . . . 2.5 . . . . . . . . . . Yes Riverbend Connector . . . . . . .2.5 . . . . . . . . . Yes Beaver Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 . . . . . . . . . . Yes Magic Meadows . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Inner Magic Meadows . . . . . 1.75 . . . . . . . . . Yes Pooches Paradise . . . . . . . . . 4.5 . . . . . . . . . . Yes Town Ranch - Big Wag . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Skyland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . Yes The Maze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 . . . . . . . . . Yes Mt. CB Rec Path . . . . . . . . . 3.25 . . . . . . . . Yes Paradise Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes With the exception of the Town Ranch Trail and Mt./CB Rec. Path, the above trails require a “Trails Pass” Available at the Crested Butte Nordic Center located at 2nd & Whiterock.

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Jamie Gann Stambaugh: An Intentional Life

by Dawne Belloise • Photos by Dusty Demerson

young couple walk arm in arm, her head resting gently on his shoulder, snow lightly falling in the chilly night air. Their smiles hint of a wonderful evening of wine and conversation as they walk home to the kids and the white picket fence house. It could be a scene out of a play... but it’s actually the real life manifested by actress Jamie Stambaugh. Theatre reflects life. Growing up on a trout farm with lots of surrounding lakes in Montrose, Jamie says she had to quickly learn to swim. Staying afloat is something she’s learned to do in all aspects of life and stage. To gain admission into the musical theatre department at Greeley’s University of Northern Colorado, you have to strut your stuff. “It’s really a little diamond in the rough program and one of the best theatre programs in the country. The year I auditioned they had around two hundred people auditioning and only eight spots open. I was over the moon when I got one of those spots,” she excitedly remembers. She graduated in 1998 with a

BFA in Musical Theatre performance. Although Jamie received fantastic training at Greeley she was given an ultimatum of priority. “I was told if you want to be successful in theatre it has to be the only thing you want. I love it, but it was never the only thing I wanted,” she admits, “I always wanted a family and wanted my family to be close – I didn’t want to live in NY or LA. My hangup was I love so many things – books, travel, family.” Jamie says she believed the mono-focus hype at the time, however. Following her college boyfriend to Arizona, another actor who was solely focused on his career, Jamie realized, “I didn’t want to be the accessory to somebody’s life, I wanted to be the girl of somebody’s dream.” So after breaking it off with the one-track boyfriend she went home to nurse a broken heart. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, her parents had sold the trout farm and were raising elk instead. “Amazingly, there was a new family right next door who had moved from Steamboat Springs to build a

ranch and their son came over to ask my parents a question...” she chuckles, “and I just remember thinking Bo Stambaugh was the most handsome man I had ever seen in my life. I married the boy next door.” While Bo was getting his undergrad at the University of Oklahoma, Jamie received her masters in English Education. “Which is one of the other things I had been really interested in – teaching,” she says, which allowed her to instruct in Language Arts at Hodgkins Middle School for two years in Denver while Bo went on to get his MBA at CU in Boulder. The couple started thinking about where they wanted to be grown ups and start a family. “We wanted the best of what we each had,” Jamie says of their decision to seek out the small ski town dream in Crested Butte. Bo found a job as Managing Broker for CBMR’s real estate office, and Jamie found herself pregnant with their first son. She arrived in June 2006 toting six month old Vaughn.

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” – Dolly Parton

The first thing Jamie did upon arrival in CB was make a beeline for the theatre where she played the saucy maid in Don’t Dress for Dinner. “I figured as long as there’s a theatre where we’re moving to I can make it work,” she says of adjusting to alpine winters. Then she conceived son number two, Luke, and it was about a year before she graced the stage again – as Cinderella in the Sondheim musical Into the Woods – wowing the audiences with her singing. Run for your Wife followed, as well as Music Man where she sang up a storm as Marian Paroo. It was an emotional hurdle that she, along with her entire family, jumped. “One of the most formative moments of my life was when four days before my thirteenth birthday my ten year old brother died,” Jamie says of the trauma that could have deterred her pursuit of theatre, “We had just done opening night of Music Man. My dad was the lead, Harold Hill, and my brother Matt and I were in chorus.” Matt was riding his bike with a friend when hit head on by an irresponsible driver. “The world changes,” Jamie says of hers. “Afterwards, grief is such an intensely individual process. I went from really enjoying theatre to losing myself in story. I think it’s entirely possible to gain different perspective and lessons through the lives of other people that you’ll never know but can totally relate to. It’s hugely healing and instructive.” Jamie used the experience to propel, “It was the last memory I have of Matt and I together and we were so PAGE 12 / CRESTEDBUTTEWEEKLY / February 18. 2010

happy that night so I never wanted anything but more.” Asking her family’s permission to perform it, they showed up in force, “My parents, aunts, uncles and cousins attended with bells and whistles!” Perhaps her most stunning performance to date was as Rosalind in Shakespeare’s As You Like It in 2009, for which she won the Marmot for best lead actress. “It was really working with Alison that lit the fire under me again. Sometimes it’s the boundless faith of someone else that lets you see again who you are and who you can be,” Jamie says of her brilliant performance under the direction of Alison Sutcliff from Britain. In the acting profession most of the stars of glam and fame are noticeably young, both onstage and in film. “I feel that our culture is so youth centered and it’s an easy hole to fall into – that if you want to be someone of note you really have to start when you’re four and never deviate from that path,” Jamie says of the critical industry, “I think that’s such a fallacy. I am an infinitely better actress from having the experience of motherhood and wife. I’m better now than I was at twenty-two.” Choosing to live in a rural place, and a small town, Jamie has decided to help others develop their abilities. “I have just been so blessed and thankful to be a part of the Mountain Theatre. I want to take who I am and what I do and grow the theatre presence more. I want to branch out into a professional company,” she says of combining her acting talent with her penchant for teaching. Jamie is

now offering acting classes in her new studio in Majestic Plaza, above the Studio Art School (formerly The Daily coffee shop). “The classes have gone well and there’s interest. I’ve gotten requests for more students wanting to come,” she says of the quickly filling roster. Jamie feels that both the professional aspect and a community theatre enhance each other and fill different needs, “It broadens the accessibility of theatre across the board.” She adds, “It snowballs interest in both community theatre and pro theatre.” As energy creates energy, interest can only generate more diverse opportunities. Jamie hopes to fuel the curiosity and excite the possibilities, “If a person is interested in as many things as possible, the by product of that is being interesting. You need to be interested in the other stories of the world and if you bring that, it enhances all the acting technique you know. When all those pieces come together I’m certain there is not a more powerful medium of the planet than what happens on the stage of the theatre.” To find out more about the classes at Actively Acting with Jamie for both adults and children call 970-901-2731. The classes are upstairs at the Studio Art School (formerly The Daily) in Majestic Plaza. Dawne Belloise is a freelance writer, photographer, traveler and musician living with a large cat in a tiny cottage on an alley at the end of the road in Crested Butte’s paradise. Her writing and photography is published in various mags and rags. Contact dbelloise@gmail.com, website rubysroad.com.

– SPORTS –

The Guide’s Corner: Speak your mind out there By Matius Gutknecht One of the best lessons I have learned through the last couple of winters is how important it is to exercise good communication while in the backcountry. If you have the chance to go out and ski with experienced guides or seasoned backcountry skiers, you will always notice that open discussion and debate is as important, if not more so, than all the other tools we use to keep ourselves safe out there. This is especially true for newer backcountry skiers and riders. At times their voices can get lost or overlooked simply because they feel that the people they are skiing with have more experience and knowledge and that their input is not needed or valid. This could not be further from the truth. Everyone, regardless of experience, should offer up their opinions and feelings about the conditions and ski choices as they may have seen something that was missed by others or their insight and questions may help bring something important into the discussion. Remember that if you are skiing with someone with more BC experience than you and they are making a decision about where to ski, they should be able to back up their choices with solid facts and good reasoning. Be alarmed if a person can’t

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substantiate his or her opinion and explain his/ her thought process to you - this a good time for you to be skeptical and questioning. Trust your gut feeling at all times as this helps keep you out of trouble. Make sure to voice your thoughts and concerns regardless of your experience level and get the opinions of all the group members. Some days you may make it to the summit of Red Lady or some other awesome run and your gut feeling may tell you something is wrong. Listen to your inner voice and make the necessary adjustments by picking another line down or by retracing the skin track. Safety is paramount, there will always be other days with sweet powder turns. Picking a good group where your opinions and thoughts are part of the decisionmaking is really important. Just remember, good communication and open discussion is a valuable tool in keeping you safe in the backcountry, regardless of your overall experience level. The Guide’s Corner is sponsored by CBMG, offering hut trips, multi-day tours, ice climbing ventures, avalanche courses, ski mountaineering adventures, half and full day cross-country ski tours, snowshoe tours and backcountry ski and snowboard trips. All backcountry gear can be provided. For more information contact CBMG at 970-349-5430 or visit www.crestedbutteguides.com

By Laura Puckett, CBNC Assistant Manager

The Crested Butte Nordic Center is a full-service cross-country ski center providing professional lessons and complete rental packages for skate and classical skiing, as well as ice skating, snowshoeing, and sledding. The Nordic Center maintains approximately 50 kilometers of groomed trails via four trailheads, around the scenic outskirts of Crested Butte.

Two Moonlight Dinners Left The moon is waxing and will rise in full glory February 28. Bask in its light by skiing or snowshoeing out to the Magic Meadows yurt for another elegant four-course dinner catered by Maxwell’s. Wine and New Belgium beers will be available for purchase. This month we are featuring two Colorado wineries, 5680 and Black Bridge Winery, both from Paonia. Winemakers from one or both vineyards will be there to pour their wines and answer questions. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is $40 if you have a trail pass already or $60 if you need a trail pass and rentals. Call to reserve your place at the table for February, or book now for the last dinner, March 28.

Last Learn to Skate for Free Winter is well into its prime now, but there’s still plenty of skate skiing to be done! All of our trails are open and in excellent condition, and the spring crust is on its way. Our last Learn to Skate for Free clinic is Thursday, March 4, at 1 p.m. Space is limited, so sign up now! March Events: Head’s Up February’s a short month, which means it’s not too early to start thinking about what’s ahead in March. Our everpopular Learn To Skate for Free Clinic will be the first Thursday, March 4 and is already half full! Next up, March 6, is the premiere Grand Traverse training event of the winter, a rip-roaring race to be remembered, the Super

Trail ofTrail:the Week Mordor Distance: 2.25K Difficulty: Most Difficult

Tour. Starting at 8 a.m., March 6. Race fee is $35, and registration is from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. the day of the event at the Nordic Center, with shuttles departing at 7:15 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. for the start at the Gothic Trailhead. This is a backcountry race including 2000+ feet of climbing, so whether you’re in it for a more relaxed “tour” or to be “super” fast, avy gear, food, water, appropriate clothing, and COSAR cards (to be purchased at the Nordic Center) are required. In true Nordic Center fashion, every good race should be followed by a good party. Festivities will begin at 4 p.m. Contact the Nordic Center at 970-349-1707 or www. cbnordic.org.

We l c o m e P ra t e r C u p Fa m i l i e s !

–Photo by Xavi Fane All this new snow means we’ve been able to open the full extent of the Nordic trails on the East side of town. Climbing the flanks of Mt. Crested Butte is the Nordic center’s most challenging trail: Mordor. Aptly named after Frodo’s terrible destination, the trail is distinguished by long and steep climbs and descents. Whether you’re hammering out the hills or plummeting into the gulch, Mordor will challenge even the most advanced skiers. That said, it’s a great addition to the CB system. If you’ve wearied of the Bench and the Magic Meadows, give the East side of another look: the opening of Middle Earth and Mordor add mileage as well as variety, plus the splendid views of town.

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– COMMUNITY –

Community Bulletin Board The Community Bulletin Board provides a space for family, church, library, school and general living in Crested Butte announcements.

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1% for Open Space

Sunday on Sunday, February 21 at Western State College of Colorado, Taylor Hall, Room 207 from 2-4 p.m. College Goal Sunday is a national program that helps prospective college students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA, the first step to financial aid. The FAFSA is required for students seeking any type of financial aid including student grants, work study, loans and even some scholarships. For more information about College Goal Sunday, including answers to frequently asked questions and directions to all 16 locations, go to www.collegegoalcolorado.org

Crested Butte Community School students decorate the ballot boxes to vote on the allocation of $2,000 by the Friends of the Library – Photo by Paul Gallaher

welcomes

226 Elk Avenue Crested Butte, CO 81224 970-349-7474 www.blisschiropractic.com Owner Mimi Kasten has committed to collecting a 1% voluntary donation from her participating business customers for the preservation of open space in the Gunnison Valley. Please visit Bliss, and give your 1% donation to preserve this land you love.

Create with Kelly at The Trailhead Discovery Museum! Magnetic Fish! Friday, February 19, beginning at 10 a.m. Join Kelly in making your very own magnetic art fish just in time for the fishing lesson on Saturday. All ages welcome. Located downstairs in the Treasury Center at the base of the ski area in Mt. CB. Call 970349-7160 for more info. Magnets & Motion at The Trailhead Discovery Museum! An indoor Fishing Adventure with Ranger Ross! Saturday, February 20, beginning at 10 a.m. Let’s catch magnetic fish and experiment with the amazing power of magnets. Fun science for children of all ages. Located downstairs in the Treasury Center at the base of the ski area in Mt. CB. Call 970-349-7160 for more info.

To enroll your business in 1% for Open Space, call 349-1775 for more information. Participation costs nothing. It is worth everything.

Winter Activities Dragonfly Anglers Flyfishing during the winter months? You bet!! Excellent sections of the Gunnison, Taylor and East rivers are opening daily as productive fly-fishing soon follows. 2010 will be our 28th year of guiding fly fishermen in the valley and the late-winter, early spring months have proven to be an exciting time to nymph fish for larger trout. Our professional guide staff has been successful guiding at this time of year for many years. Join us for a very peaceful day challenging the beautiful rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout found in the Gunnison drainage. Call 970-349-1228 for more information or visit www.dragonflyanglers.com

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Crested Butte Nordic CenterGET OUT THERE! The Crested Butte Nordic Center offers daily cross country and skate skiing lessons so you can access the over 50 km of trails spread throughout the valley. Experience the serenity and beauty of cross country skiing. Rent snowshoes, ice skates, cross country skis and skate skis. Daily passes, punch cards and season passes available. The Nordic Center also offers waxing services and backcountry hut rentals. You can make reservations for full moon dinners or Sunday brunches at the Magic Meadows yurt. Call 970-349-1707 or visit www.cbnordic.org for more information. Colorado Adventure Rentals Don’t sit in line on a guided tour! Create your own spectacular day on a snowmobile. Experience the best snowmobile trails in Colorado from high alpine tundra to aspen and fir forests. Colorado Adventure Rentals offers two and four stroke 2009 Polaris Snowmobiles for self guided tours in the Crested Butte and Taylor Park areas. Single, half day and multi-day rentals available, including insurance. Trailers and snowmobiles can be delivered. Call 877-641-3525 or visit www. coloradoadventurerentals.com.

Friends of Library seek votes on new books, resources The Crested Butte Friends of the Library has allocated $2,000 for a Community Grant to purchase books and other resources for the Old Rock Library based on people’s choices. This week ballot boxes were placed in the library and around town. Community members can request specific books, authors or other items, or they can make more general requests. People can also e-mail their votes to cbpl@marmot. org, with “Community Grant” in the subject line. In addition to funds for the Old Rock Library, the CBFOL also granted $500 to be spent at the Crested Butte Community School library, and ballots will be collected from the students there as well. The balloting will continue for two weeks, ending March 4. Then the votes and requests will be compiled and purchases made for the two libraries. “With the economic downturn people have increasingly turned to their libraries – for Internet access and computer use, books and media, even as a place to hang out,” said Sandy Fails, president of

the Crested Butte Friends of the Library, “We want to make sure people find what they want when they walk in the Old Rock Library. What better way than to ask them directly?” Unlike large chain bookstores, which have a financial incentive to sell the books being pushed by the big publishers, the library is free and designed only to serve, not manipulate, its patrons, Fails noted. “This is the community’s chance to help shape the library, so it stays a dynamic place that suits its people,” she said. The Community Grant ballot boxes were created by Crested Butte’s sixth graders under the supervision of CBFOL board member Teri Smith. To decorate the boxes, the young artists used pages from outdated and unusable books destined for the recycle bin. Gunnison Area Families Receive Free College Financial Aid Assistance on February 21 Gunnison students and their parents can receive free professional help applying for financial aid for higher education at the fourth annual College Goal

Crested Butte Mountain Guides Get away from the crowds and into the backcountry with Crested Butte Mountain Guides. CBMG offers guided instruction and tours in ice climbing, backcountry skiing and snowboarding, cross country ski tours, snowshoe tours, mountaineering courses, hut trips and multi day tours. The backcountry experts, CBMG also hosts a full roster of beacon clinics, avalanche courses and guide training courses. Create the experience of a lifetime with a truly different excursion. CBMG – they’re out there… Call 970-349-5430 or www. crestedbutteguides.com for more information. Lucky Cat Dog Farm Sled Tours Enjoy the peace and quiet of the backcountry sliding across the snow in a sled pulled by Alaskan huskies. Tours are two hours. You can ride in the sled or see the world from the Iditarod position. For more information visit www.luckycatdogfarm.com or call 970-641-1636 for more information.

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Lenten Discussion Series at UCC Begins This Week A Lenten Discussion series will take place at the Union Congregational Church for five consecutive Tuesday nights starting Tuesday, February 23 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. This week’s topic is “The Body Politic: How Faith Informs Political Issues.” A soup supper as well as childcare is provided. The church is located at 403 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte. For more information call 970-349-6405.

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You say it’s your birthday… February 19 chalks one up for Marie McHale, Sara Potoker, Laura Martineau and our own gal up on the Tomichi Polly Oberosler. Give a shout out on February 20 to Tom Caron, Donna Rozman, Honeydew Murray, Diana Glazer, Slater Weil, and Don Haver. Ben Arwood-Levine, Abby Hird, and Cara Cunningham share their cake on February 21. Nicholas Gainous, Rowan Piccaro and Dominic Piccaro all blow out their candles on February 22. A big HB on February 23 to Claire Ayraud, Elina Smith, Diana Wickenhauser and Amy Nicolaisen. Sally Hensley, Don Hempel, and Addison Bogardus will party quite hardy on February 24. February 25 sees Jessie Dean dancin’ the b-day jig. Congrats all you birthday kids! Buttian sighting... Gina Ress Buchanan, Jeff Hibschman and Paul Anderson were in town to celebrate music with Tracey Wickland last week. The shindig happened at the home of Glo and Scotto. Fabulous to see everyone jamming again! Casey Puckett grew up in Crested Butte before moving to Aspen, cutting his teeth on the Prater Cup before skiing his way into the U.S. Ski Team with six U.S. Championships. Now a four-time Olympian, Casey is competing in his fifth Olympic games in Vancouver. Check him out in the Men’s Ski Cross on Sunday February 21. When you see Eben Wight taking photos for Mountain Sports International this weekend at the Extremes congratulate him on his newest big mountain to climb – that of fatherhood. He and his wife, Terann, the gorgeous face that greets you at the Secret Stash, are expecting! Round hole square peg... No, really, your 3 ½ foot wide baby stroller is not going to fit through the 2 ½ foot bus door even if you turn the stroller upside down or sideways or put

grapevine one wheel in first. I’ll hold the baby and you can fold the stroller and we can all get out of here on schedule. See what happens when you play too much with computer games and not study geometry?

I meant to do that... Five year old Asher Weinberg, after tumbling skis over head in chest deep powder going down The Peel, no less, pops up smiling and declares, “I wanted to do that because my face was too hot.” Butte kids have the life... this one will be at the Olympics in a few years, bet on it. Townie bakery finally! ... Just what I needed, more good food in town. Luckily we all work off those calories in our extreme lifestyles daily. Timberline is the new self service bakery for quick breakfasts with all those fresh baked goodies – from muffins, breakfast calzones, stuffed croissants and Danishes to soups, salads and quiches from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. And they’ve added weekend brunches. Oh my... I love food! Timberlinerestaurant.com and twitter... Ellie’s Big day... Ellie Tippie, who broke her leg last year celebrated its one year anniversary by skiing Rachel’s last week. Her dad Christopher wrote: “She’s been going strong all year. This was the one year anniversary of her accident and she (and I) got to spend the day skiing with the gentleman who accidentally ran into her. Was an amazing day.” And as a bonus, Ellie skied her first double black diamond... How cool is that? Qualify me... For some reason Randy Evans was disqualified from the extremes at Revelstoke this year. However, when he was pulled over by the ski patrol for hucking himself off a 120 foot cliff they said, “No one has ever jumped that before so you get to name it.” Next time you’re at Revelstoke and you feel like flying, take a leap off Requalifyer, the cliff named after Evans’ vindication.

Coakley and Falco help pull in the funds for KBUT’s Winter Pledge Drive – Photo by Paul Gallaher

By Dawne Belloise

New threads for free... There’s word on the street of a new thrift store between Sopris and Whiterock on 5th. Named St. Mary’s, it has free winter clothing and you can drop off donations there as well. Walk around to the alley on the left, behind the grey concrete building. Sign is on the door. It’s open every Thursday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Call John at 970209-6032 or Carol Stroop at 970-349-2190. Follow This!... Skiwear haute couture fashion designer, local girl Angie Hornbrook has a new presence on Facebook for her line of exquisite threads called Follow This!. She says, “This’ll be the official connection for any cool pics, feedback and new releases. Teaser: samples in the pipe; puffy in 6 mad vibrant colours; smocked Cruiser town coat in grey and black and ready to go right now sexy stretchy snuggly long underwear pieces.” Congrats girlfriend! Go check out Angie’s new line with a search for “Follow This!”. Overheard on the bus: Two 8 year old tourists in the front seat shooting imaginary lazer guns at the road, “We’re fighting the dark side of Chewbacca. He has a dark side, you know. But we’re not good guys or bad guys. We’re on our own.” Later that night on the bus: “There’s been a night or two when I accidentally lifted the lid on the hamper instead of the toilet seat...” Remember what happens in the Butte stays in the Butte… and probably Facebook. So unless you’re in the Witness Protection Program, I expect to hear from you… got gossip, events, births, travels, healings, alien abductions… rumors? Email the Weekly’s Girl About Town at dbelloise@gmail.com. I’m waiting…

Friends send Kai Allen off with a warm heart and smile –Photo by Paul Gallaher

Paul Gallaher has worked for National Geographic, Outside, Newsweek, every snowsport magazine known to man, and corporate clients from Crested Butte Mountain to Chrysler. While Gallaher had many fine writing and photo assignments early in his career, it was the road less traveled that ultimately led him to the best – Crested Butte. Paul’s photos can be seen at www.pcgalaherphoto.com. He can also be reached at 970-209-1519.

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AMERICAN AVALANCHE BAR & GRILLE Located at the ski area in Mt. Crested Butte, the Avalanche features breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with huge sandwiches, colossal salads, homemade soups, pizza, a great kids’ menu, delectable desserts and all your favorite comfort foods. Don’t miss the nightly dinner specials…Monday’s lasagna for $8.95, Tuesday’s pound of king crab for $20.95, Wednesday’s chicken fried steak for $8.95, Thursday’s all-you-can-eat BBQ ribs for $14.95, Friday’s all-you-can-eat fish & chips for $8.95. Saturday’s prime rib for $15.95 or Sunday’s 4- ingredient large pizza for $15.95. We celebrate happy hour from 3-6 daily with cheap drinks & marvelous munchies. Dine in or take out. Open every day at 7:30am. 349-7195. MCGILL’S AT CRESTED BUTTE Located downtown in Historic Crested Butte. Serving fantastic breakfasts and excellent lunches with a creative twist. Come in and try the best malts, shakes and floats in town from our soda fountain. Open early and serving breakfast all day! Offering daily breakfast, lunch and dessert specials. Dine-in or take-out. All major credit cards accepted. 228 Elk Avenue (970) 349-5240. PARADISE CAFÉ A Crested Butte tradition for more than 23 years with a casual atmosphere and excellent food. Specializing in your favorite breakfast burritos, skillets, pancakes, french toast, huevos rancheros, fresh fruit and traditional breakfast. Plus cheese steaks, salads, soups, deli sandwiches, burgers and full vegetarian fare for lunch. Full children’s menu. Located in the Company Store, 3rd and Elk in beautiful Midtown Crested Butte. 349-6233. SLOGAR Serves delicious grilled steaks and simply spectacular skillet-fried chicken dinners, using a recipe famous for great flavor since 1915. Hospitality at the historic Slogar includes family-style service in comfortable and unique Victorian surroundings. Enjoy the generous portions and the modest price of the Slogar’s sensational skillet-fried chicken with all the trimmings. Serving dinner daily 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Full drink menu and wine list plus a selection of specialty beers on tap such as Spaten and Fat Tire Ale. Reservations recommended. Located on the corner of Second & Whiterock, Crested Butte. 349-5765. SMOKIN’ J’S BBQ Smokin’ J’s BBQ, at the Eldo Brewery & Tap Room. Located at 215 Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte, upstairs, next to the Post Office. Featuring Pulled Pork, Sliced Beef Brisket, Pulled Chicken, Beef Burnt Ends, Bacon Explosions, BBQ Chicken, St. Louis Ribs, Fried Okra, Sweet Potato Fries, Smoked Baked Beans, Xmas Slaw, Potato Wedges, Caesar Salads, & Funnel Cake Fries. Try one of our Family Combo Meals, or a Mo’ BBQ Sundae for a Low-Carb Treat. Join us at The Eldo because “Once A Day Is Never Enough” for Smokin’ J’s BBQ. Open Daily at 3PM. Also offering Take Out and Delivery call 970-349-6125. TALK OF THE TOWN A good time anytime. The Talk offers foosball, pinball, video games, good music and pool tables. Open daily at 3 p.m. Attitude Adjustment Hour from 3 to 8 p.m. Bar snacks, cheap drinks and beer our specialty. Located at 230 Elk Avenue, in the liver of downtown Crested Butte. 349-6809. WHY COOK? Located next to Le Bosquet at Sixth and Belleview in the Majestic Plaza. At last… a great new reason not to cook (as if you needed one)! Delicious, healthy items ready to take-out — for an evening of entertaining or a quiet night at home. Mouth watering main dish items, fresh baked bread, salads, pates and cheeses, hummus and tapenade spreads, sandwiches, fresh and frozen soups, desserts and much, much more. Now featuring all natural and organic deli meats. Check out our meat and fish market. Catering services available. Call us for special orders. 349-5858. WOODEN NICKEL Known for the best steaks in town since 1981, the Wooden Nickel specializes in tender Filet Mignon, USDA Prime Graded NY Strip and Rib Eye steaks, succulent, world famous Prime Rib, Elk Tenderloin, Rack of Elk, Alaskan King Crab, BBQ Pork Ribs, PorkChops, Colorado Rack of Lamb, New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Venison, fresh grilled Seafood and fresh Garden Salads. Also serving Burgers, Chicken Fried Steak and Buffalo Burgers. Giant Lobster Tails and a variety of Surf and Turf combinations available nightly. We feature a selection of martinis and great wines at attractive prices to complement your meal. Join us for your special evening at Crested Butte’s oldest bar and best steak house. Bar opens at 4 p.m. with Happy Hour until 6 p.m., daily. Dinner nightly until 10 p.m. 222 Elk Avenue.--Downtown Crested Butte--Open year-round. Nightly Specials. MAXWELLS Join us at the new steak house in town for hand cut prime quality steaks, pastas, fish, lamp chops, elk, pork chops, fresh garden salads, buffalo burgers, sandwiches and much more. A great buckaroos menu for the kids including a make your own icecream sundae. Wines from around the world and vast array of import and domestic beers. A great front patio for people watching in the heart of Crested Butte. Fabulous martinis or just a cold beer. Whatever you desire just cuddle up and enjoy. The perfect place to watch all sporting events in HD. One of the largest venues in Crested Butte, ideal for large parties. Serving dinner nightly. Offering takeout. 226 Elk Avenue. 349-1221

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ETHNIC BACCHANALE Delicious Homemade Northern Italian cuisine, in our new and casual setting. From veal to vegetarian, to pastas and seafood. Fine wines and cocktails available. DONITA’S CANTINA See our menu, COUPON SPECIALS and NEW “CantinaCam” online at www.donitascantina.com. For thirty years, Donita’s Cantina has been Crested Butte’s favorite eatery. The Cantina’s Mexican Food is made-fromscratch with natural ingredients. Donitas has a down-to-earth atmosphere being located in the historic Elk Mountain House (check out the original pressed tin ceilings). We strive for top-notch service and we are KID friendly! Our tasty entrees include fajitas, enchiladas, chimichangas and our gourmet nightly dinner specials topped with delicious Mexican chiles. Our chunky salsa is the best in the West. We serve many varieties of fresh lime juice, agave nectar, top-shelf MARGARITAS. Rated one of the top twelve Colorado “Hot Spots” according to the Denver Post. Dinner served nightly. Large groups are always welcome and reservations are accepted for groups of 10 or more. Take out available! For current hours/info call 349-6674. 330 Elk Avenue, Downtown Crested Butte. MARCHITELLI’S GOURMET NOODLE We proudly feature generations of special family recipes. Enjoy unique Italian sauce and pasta combinations as well as our specialty entrees with veal, elk, chicken and seafood. Newly remodeled. Come check us out. Reservations helpful. Serving dinner from 5 p.m. nightly. Located at 411 3rd Street in Crested Butte. 349-7401. RUBEN’S NEW MEXICAN CUISINE Located in the old Cement Creek Tavern in Crested Butte South. Ruben’s offers authentic New Mexican cuisine featuring all natural beef and chicken, using fresh ingredients and homemade salsa, locally roasted chiles, a full bar with fresh juice margaritas, a full kid’s menu and happy hour specials from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Kitchen for dinner opens at 5 p.m. daily/ Serving Sunday Brunch. Come try the newest restaurant in CB South. Located at 207 Elcho Avenue, Crested Butte South (970) 349-5003. TEOCALLI TAMALE Tasty fresh lime margaritas, handmade tamales, a huge selection of burritos and tacos, affordable prices and lightning-fast service…what more could you ask for? Our fresh salsas include mild tomato, salsa verde, roasted chile corn and a hot smoky chipolte. Burritos and tacos feature slow-cooked shredded beef, marinated and grilled steak or chicken, gourmet veggies and blackened mahi-mahi. Try one of our unique creations - a chile pesto or spicy Thai burrito with peanut sauce. Dine in and enjoy one of our large selection of Mexican beers, or take it to go. Located at 311 1/2 Elk Avenue. A fresh and healthy alternative, the Tamale is open every day for lunch and dinner. 349-2005. Late night Bar and Food Thurs-Sat 9-12ish.

GOURMET DJANGO’S RESTAURANT & WINE BAR Our globally-inspired small plates are perfect for sharing and pairing with wines by the flight, quartino or bottle. django’s unique dining environment offers a new experience every visit: whether you’re enjoying a quick bite at the dining bar, a long romantic dinner with a date, or just hanging out with friends. Come enjoy a pitcher of sangria on our patio! django’s is located in the courtyard of Mountaineer Square, where the bus stops at the base of the ski village. Reservations are encouraged, but certainly not required. Send an email to reservations@djangos.us or call (970) 349-7574. THE DOGWOOD COCKTAIL CABIN Nestled into one of Crested Buttes funkiest historic remodles, this miners shack turned “cocktail cabin” offers house-infused artisan cocktails and tasty plates both sweet and savory. From its nibbles and sips to atmosphere, The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin is anything but ordinary. Step outside the box and into the cabin for a habenero and pineapple infused vodka martini, lamb sliders and chocolate fondue with homemade bacon brittle! Now Open Tuesday-Sunday 5-12 (cabin fever 5-7 everyday: $4 off all Dogwood martinis). Tuesday: “game night” Wednesday: “ladies night”. 970+349.6338 309 Third Street downtown Crested Butte, Co 21+ www.thedogwoodcocktailcabin.com EASTSIDE BISTRO EastSide Bistro is an upscale-casual neighborhood bistro. Our menu evolves seasonally and represents the eclectic, creative and sophisticated visions of our passion for food, created with locally fresh ingredients and prepared in an innovative and contemporary style. Our atmosphere is warm, intimate and welcoming with spectacular views of majestic Mt. Crested Butte. We present seasonally changing gourmet cuisine with entrée selections featuring the finest cuts of Beef, Duck, Lamb, Game, the freshest Seafood, and outstanding Chicken, Pork, and Vegetarian Entrees along with exciting nightly specials. We showcase an extensive well rounded wine list and wonderful specialty martinis. Dinner served Tuesday through Sunday from 5-10 p.m. Closed Mondays until Dec. 14. Also serving a wonderful Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Reservations appreciated. We are located at 435 Sixth St., next to the Alpineer. 349-9699. Visit us at www.eastsidebistro.com for our most current menu.

– CRESTED BUTTE AREA DINING GUIDE – LE BOSQUET RESTAURANT Since 1976…and just getting better. Breathtaking views and mouth watering food. Enjoy standards such as rack of lamb in a red wine garlic sauce, hazelnut chicken, beef shortribs in a madeira sauce, and elk tenderloin with jumbo scallops as well as vegetarian entrees, crisp salads, great soups, a variety of appetizers and break-your-diet desserts. Now offering fondue and a full small plate menu! Quality, consistency and friendliness — our trademarks. A full bar and Wine Spectator award winning wine list will round out an evening to remember. Twilight menu and children’s options available. Catering and private chef services available. Open nightly at 5:30 p.m. Reservations helpful. 349-5808.

BRICK OVEN PIZZERIA Come enjoy Crested Butte’s finest pizza, subs, pasta and libations. We have a full salad bar & pizza by the slice. We are located in the center of Crested Butte next to the Post Office at 223 Elk Avenue. Enjoy lunch or dinner inside our newly constructed restaurant or outside on our streetlevel patio deck with tiki-bar style gazebo. Offering a full bar and dozens of beers on tap. Free delivery anytime! 349-5044. THE SECRET STASH LUNCH + DINNER - The Secret Stash - not so much of a secret anymore! Voted best pizza every year since we opened in 2002. We are now serving continuously starting at 11:30 AM, until late! Come in for lunch or for an early dinner to avoid the crowds. It’s winter time again, and now that we are open for lunch, that means no more waiting in the cold!! Come in for an award winning margaritas, grilled asian style wings, or legendary pizza. The Stash is not to be missed – the owners have decorated this 100 year old miner’s cabin with treasures from their travels around the world. The Stash has been recognized by Ski, Powder, Outdoor, and Travel + Leisure magazines, The New York Times, Foders travel guide, and many others as the place not to miss on your visit to Crested Butte! Just take a stroll to the top of Elk Avenue. NO MORE WAITING for Stash pizza, we are now serving the ONLY TAKE & BAKE PIZZA in downtown CB. Take out and delivery are available, and The Stash is open late. (970) 349-6245 or www.thesecretstash.com. Don’t miss the one stash the locals WILL tell you about! (Visit our sister restaurant The Lobar)

TIMBERLINE RESTAURANT Come in to the Timberline and let us make you feel special! We’re located on the corner of 2nd and Elk in Downtown Crested Butte. Our upscale western style bar offers specials in a fun lively atmosphere. Dine in the casual elegance of the downtown dining room, in the intimacy of our upstairs formal dining room, or the celebrated wine cellar room for a memorable occasion. We always use the finest and freshest products available. We consistently produce creative and simple favorites as well as daily specials. Our wine list features mostly California offerings plus an interesting selection of Old World and New World wines. Reservations recommended. Call for current hours 349-9831.

SOUP & SANDWICH THE LAST STEEP An affordable, cozy eatery in Crested Butte, The Last Steep features Cajun Chicken Pasta, Artichoke Cheddar Soup in a Bread bowl, BBQ Philly Sandwich, Cilantro Chicken Salad and more. We also offer a great kids’ menu. Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday open ‘til midnight. 208 Elk Avenue. 349-7007.

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PIZZA MIKEY’S TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY VOTED BEST PIZZA OF 2009, everybody loves Mikey’s Pizza! We offer pizza by the slice, specialty pies, pasta, oven baked sandwiches, fresh salads and a variety of appetizers. We also serve a late riser breakfast all day with fatty breakfast burritos and egg sandwiches. Located across from the sled hill and nordic center you can come pick it up or let us deliver to you. We are open 7 days a week, Tuesday - Friday 11am - 9 pm and Saturday, Sunday and Monday 3 - 9pm. Delivery every night at 5pm. Mikey’s pizza slices are also sold at True Value. A full menu can be viewed on our website at www.mikeyspizza.net. Call it in for quicker pick up. 970-349-1110. Need help with a dinner party? We also cater.

DISH DESCRIPTION: The Avalanche is known as the place for après ski. Start your experience with the world famous Avalanche Warning, a combination of Southern Comfort, Yukon Jack, Cuervo Gold, Jim Beam and a splash of pineapple juice. As written up in the 2007 Playboy Magazine, this killer cocktail is not to be missed. But this signature drink is dangerously good, so don’t let the smoothness fool you. To help soak up your adult libation, the great homemade potato skins topped with melted cheddar cheese, green chilies, and crisp bacon are an appetizer that is sure to please everyone. The Avi is more than just happy hour, however, they serve a range of caloriereplenishing meals after your hard day of skiing. The entree chosen for the sampling was a tender 12-ounce charbroiled New York Strip, complemented with lime butter. This hand-cut choice steak is lean and flavorful as a hint of lime excites the flavor sensors of the mouth. This Delicious Dish is served with a house salad, a fresh crisp vegetable medley, and your choice of baked potato, French fries, or wild rice pilaf. GENERAL FARE: Celebrating 19 years of business, the secret to success of the Avalanche is giving the customers consistently good food and great service. Just ask any local where to eat or après ski and they will tell you “The Avi.” The menu features all of your favorite American cuisine. Start with a pile of Macho Nachos layered with beef, cheese, beans and all the fixings. Choose from egg roll, pot stickers or oriental wings if an Asian twist is your thing. The dinner menu flavors range

from a juicy ribeye steak, grilled pork chops or many seafood options. The herbed chicken is marinated in Italian herbs, roasted and finished with a jalapeno lime glaze. Gourmet crispy pizza with tons of toppings to choose from, are a fun option for groups and families. Make sure to check out the nightly specials. They are easy on the pocket and fun for the tummy. The kid’s menu is a hit with the young ones. And of course, save room for the tempting desserts - sundaes, homemade brownies, cookies and floats. Breakfast is served daily till 11 a.m. and lunch throughout the evening. ATMOSPHERE: Built in the ‘70s, before real estate space jockeying was a concern, the Avi’s high vaulted ceilings with large chunky dark beams provide a feeling of airy openness. The building has escaped the “scrape and rebuild” phenomena that are now common place in ski resorts and the locals love it for all its’ original charm. The open, round gas fireplace seating area is a favorite nook for those who have spent the day pounding the slopes and need to a place to thaw out. The Avi is the most popular casual dinning establishment on the mountain and is truly an original Mt. Crested Butte institution. Todd Barnes, the new owner has embraced the popular menu and kept it intact, while still improving the atmosphere by streamlining the decor and adding numerous big screen televisions for the customer’s enjoyment. PRICE RANGE: Start with homemade soup for $2.50 a hot cup or $4.50 a bowl. There are plenty of crisp and fresh salads to choose from, priced at $3.50 for a house or the Blackened Ahi Salad for $8.95. Appetizers start with homemade Salsa and chips for $2.75. Spinach artichoke dip will calm that craving for $6.75. Specialties of the house are served all day and include the popular Fajitas, served on a sizzling skillet with your choice of chicken, beef or shrimp ranging from $11.25 - $14.25. The barbequed ribs are a must, tender St. Louis style with in house

LOBAR One of the most FUN places to go in CB. Ask any local. Locals + tourists alike have been raving about LOBAR since opening in 2004. Follow the locals... and enjoy the freshest Sushi in CB, flown in daily from around the world. For NON sushi eaters + children we have alternative selections such as our Killer baja fish tacos, our new (BEEF) turf roll, grilled BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH options, our famous crack fries + a CHILDRENS MENU. Lobar is “the place” for large parties, come in and see why! small parties and couples enjoy our intimate seating options. LOBAR has been recommended by the New York Times, SKI, Skiing, and many more as a place NOT to miss. On weekends, LOBAR transforms into CB’s only nightclub with live music, (THURSDAY night - karaoke) DJ’s + more. 303 Elk Ave. Reservations accepted. 970/349.0480. Open EVERY evening at 5:00 PM. (Don’t miss the best happy hour in town! EVERYDAY 5-6) www.thelobar. com (Visit our sister restaurant the Secret Stash) LIL’S SUSHI BAR AND GRILL Step up to our Sushi Bar or Bar for our nightly Happy Hour from 5:30-6:30!! We are proud to serve our customers the freshest fish in town, flown in 6 days a week from Hawaii and on our doorstep within 24 hours from the docks…does it get any fresher than that in the Rockies- don’t think so! Although we are known for our sushi, our exceptional kitchen menu will satisfy all taste buds. With an array of seafood dishes and meat options, we promise you will leave remembering it all! Lil’s is a friendly and casual environment that offers exceptional service with high standards for what a dining experience should entail. Open 7 nights a week. Reservations Recommended 349-5457. Located in the Historic District of CB- 321 Elk Ave. (across the street from Donita’s)s

tangy BBQ sauce for $10.95 per half rack or all you can eat on Thursday night for $14.95. Dinner options include fresh Mahi Mahi, Grilled Salmon, Chicken Alfredo, hand cut steaks and range from $13.95 - $19.95. The Surf and Turf gives you a large New York Strip and grilled shrimp for $24.95. Specialty Drinks are a must! The Pain Killer is a British Virgin Island favorite combining Pusser’s Rum, tropical juices and nutmeg for $6.00. There are eight flavors of beers on tap from $3 $4.50 per pint. The short and sweet wine list featuring Yellow Tail Vineyards wines as the house wine, for $5 per glass $20 bottle. Try the Malbec wine by Amade Sur vineyard for $20 a bottle. Finish with an Avalanche Sundae, which is homemade brownie piled high with ice cream, caramel, hot fudge, nuts, banana, and whipped cream, or the naughty peanut butter pie, each for $4.95. VEGETARIAN / VEGAN OPTIONS: There are plenty of vegetarian options right on the menu, starting with crispy jalapeno poppers, toasted raviolis or the popular Spinach artichoke dip. Many pizza selections are created for the vegetarian in mind. All salads can be made without meat or even prepared for the vegan. The grilled garden burgers are great topped with guacamole. Steaming hot Manicottis are filled with mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan cheeses and topped with a home made marinara, and served with crisp salad and crunchy garlic bread. ORGANIC / LOCAL /REGIONAL FOOD OPTIONS: Colorado beers served are Fat Tire, 90 Shilling, IPA and Levity all produced by O’dels Brewery. Sunshine Wheat, Ranger IPA are featured by New Belgium Brewery. All to go containers are made from recycled cardboard. STATS: Located at the base of Mt. Crested Butte; 970-3497195; www.avalanchebarandgrill.com Want to show off your delicious dish? Call the Weekly at 349-1710. Reviewer Josephine Kellett owns and operates Creative Catering in Crested Butte. A graduate of the California Culinary Academy, Josephine has been a professional in the food industry most of her life. She has lived in Crested Butte for almost 20 years. You can find out more of the epicurean travels and offerings of Josephine at www. crestedbuttecatering.com

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– LOCAL WRITER’S PAGE –

Sonnets By Peter Bridges

Rancher Toward Colorado Fly north, and square rich fields turn rough ravines Save some square miles of circles pumped to life, Brief life: slim farmers’ sons sell their machines And dreams, and move to towns of fat and strife, Plains emptying. The land will rest, forget The rough assault of plows and the works of men, The romance of a boy and traps he set To lure small prairie wild ones from their den. We sink to Denver and the smog below, We cannot see the mountains of the past When prairie riders gloried in far snow. We cough brown air, the city’s peevish cast. Still up at Crested Butte the air stays clear And pumas stride the pines and know no fear.

Apres Ski We skied steep tracks by aspens in bright sun, Then soared in chairs past hare-tracks in the snow That led toward peaks and predators. Great fun; We zoomed and burned and tired, and then below Drank beer for hours, and drove downhill to town From concrete condominiums and bars To miners’ re-done homes in quaint and brown Beneath the faint great Circle of the stars. ...A hooting by the depot, and the train Puffs into Crested Butte with narrow cars And men from Denver bent on gold and gain In a new land, high land, far from seas and wars.... Forget old trains, free mountains, great wild flocks, That vanished world. Time’s gone; we lost the clocks.

Lean man on strong brown mare dislikes the towns, Fears cities whence crass millions may come camp On his high fragile pastures. He rides rock crowns Of mountains, turns home tired by moon’s mild lamp. The rancher tells the moon that he is tired Of snows, and taxes, worries over prices, And fending off developers. He’s fired Two hands for drugs; no place seems safe from vices. The rancher’s son is bored and surfs the Web, The rancher’s wife dreams winter on a beach, The rancher’s love of country is at ebb But he thinks of how his father used to teach That we can create paradise again Below these peaks, on this high flowering plain.

In Church The choir sings out: O come Emanuel And gladden hearts--and teach these boys to pray Who sit beside me scuffling though I tell Them to be still; church is no place to play. Our happy honest minister begins To preach the need for us to help each other; I suddenly sense how much worse are my sins Than those of this boy still quarreling with his brother. The ushers pass the plate and now we chant The Doxology, and all seems for the best As we file out, washed free of care and cant: Time to go ski, thick snow clouds in the west, Toward Paradise Divide and leave behind The scuffling, sins and hymns of all our kind. Peter Bridges’ poems, articles, and essays have appeared in publications ranging from the Crested Butte Magazine to Notes and Records of the Royal Society of London.

The Local Writer’s Page is an open forum for all writers in the Gunnison Valley. We welcome submissions of poetry, fiction, essay, memoir, theatre, creative non-fiction and any other form of the written arts. To submit please send your piece to editor@cbweekly.com.

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– LOCAL RESOURCES –

Spirit, Mind & Body Grand Traverse Yoga There is still time to gain that extra edge for the Grand Traverse. Veteran Grand Traverse athlete, Casey Wilson, focuses this class on the hips, shoulders, the core, and lower back to increase strength, flexibility and stamina. Restorative techniques, breath, and more are included. Although this is a special class designed specifically for Grand Traverse athletes, all those who want to focus on these target areas are welcome on Fridays until March 19 from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Yoga for the Peaceful Studio, 114 Elk Avenue. It is $12 a class for drop-ins. Call Casey at 970349-0302 for more details. Improving Posture with Active Isolated Stretching. Maybe you still have your mother’s plea to stand up straight in your head, but then our daily activities such as working on the computer, sitting at the desk, driving, or bundling up to fight the cold weather are always bringing our shoulders forward. Opening up the chest and breathing to enhance posture will be the emphasis of this week’s Active Isolated Stretching classes. By engaging in these simple yet exacting stretches you will stand taller and feel better. Other areas of the body will also be covered. Classes are Friday, February 19 at 8:45 a.m. at The Gym in Riverland ($10) and Wednesday, February 24 at the Union Congregational Church, 403 Maroon Avenue. (Donation). Please use the 4th Street side door and bring a mat and blanket for this class. Call Bill Smith at 970-349-5664 for more info. Meditation with Paul Kirincic. Start your day with a beautiful, peaceful, and intentional awakening. On Sunday, February 21, from 8:45 to 9:15 am, at the Yoga For The Peaceful Studio, visiting meditation instructor, Paul Kirincic will lead a guided, 30-minute meditation. Come to experience the meditation alone, or come as a prelude for Juliet’s Meditative Flow yoga class. Open to all levels. Donations accepted. Call the studio at 970-349-0302 for more information. Make Your Own Kombucha Kula Sunday, February 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at the Yoga For The Peaceful Studio, Hayley Crosby will be bringing her own “mother” starter to give each participant and teach us how to make our own tasty, good for you Kombucha. Kombucha is

an all natural organic tea that can give the drinker a general sense of well being. Its origins are from Asia and its base is made from a starch culture like sourdough which is high in antioxidants. Please call 970-349-0302 to pre-register so we can have all the supplies you need. $18 is the suggested donation. Romancing the Spirit: A Self Empowerment and The Law of Attraction Workshop Our emotions are our GPS telling us if our two perspectives, our soul or Nonphysical Focus and our Physical Focus are in alignment or not. Pleasant feelings indicate that they are resonating with each other. When our focus points are in sync we experience the love that we seek. At this Law of Attraction Workshop on Monday night February 22, 6:30 p.m. at the Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce, 601 Elk Avenue, discuss the concepts from physics and ancient and contemporary wisdom teachings that support the premise

Snowy and icy phone numbers

Nordic Trail Report......................... 970-349-1707, ext. 1 CB Avalanche Center..................... 970-349-4022 CBMR Snow Phone....................... 970-349-2323 Ice Rink Hotline.............................. 970-349-0974

TOWN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Thursday, 2/18 7 p.m. @ Last Steep vs. Winner of Eldo vs. Mikey’s 8:45 p.m. @ Loser of Eldo vs. Mikey’s vs. Winner of Bacchanale vs. Brick Oven Tuesday, 2/23 7 p.m. @ TBA vs. TBA Please see the Entertainment Calendar for open skate times.

THE

MOUNTAIN EXPRESS

winter schedule 2009-2010 Town Shuttle Runs between the towns of Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte.

From Crested Butte Stop

Old Town Hall 6th & Belleview 4 Way Stop

Times

:10, :25, :40, :55 :00, :15, :30, :45 :01, :16, :31, :46

From Mt. Crested Butte

First Bus

7:10 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:16 a.m.

Mountaineer Square :00, :15, :30, :45 7:30 a.m. After 10 p.m. the bus runs every half hour

that you are the love that you seek and learn pragmatic processes that work to manifest your desires. Bring a dish to share for the potluck. Call 970-349-6464 for background information. Centering Prayer Class February 24 begins a six week class, meeting Wednesday nights, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., downstairs in Queen of All Saints Parish Hall, 401 Sopris. This is part of the Spiritual Journey Series about Centering Prayer, and will consist of sitting together in prayer for 20 minutes, then watching DVD’s of Father Thomas Keating teaching about the Spiritual Journey. Father Keating is a delight to listen to, and his message is clear, easy to understand and inspiring. For those who missed the February 13 introductory class, there will be a short review scheduled to prepare you to begin the six week class. Those interested call Janice McElroy at 970349-1195 or email her at djmcelroy@msn.com.

Last Bus

Town of Crested Butte a REGULATIONS WINTER PARKING

WHERE CAN I PARK TONIGHT? You may park on NORTH & EAST sides on: Monday, Wednesday & Friday Evenings

You may park on SOUTH & WEST sides on: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Evenings • “NORTH” is toward Gothic Mountain • “EAST” is toward Crested Butte Mountain Which way does the sun • “SOUTH” is toward Gunnison rise and set? • “WEST” is toward Kebler Pass Regulations vary in the core business area. Please read signs.

RTA FREE BUS Schedule Winter, 2009-10 November 25, 2009 – April 4, 2010

The bus runs a loop through the City of Gunnison before heading north on Hwy 135 to Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. The bus leaves the following stops no earlier than the times listed. There may be delays due to weather.

11:40 p.m. 11:45 p.m. 11:46 p.m. 12 midnight

Three Seasons - Chateaux

Serves Three Seasons, Outrun, Ski Jump, Mt. Sunrise, Chateaux, and Marcellina Apartments Stop Times First Bus Last Bus

Mountaineer Square :00, :15, :30, :45 8:00 a.m. 9:45 p.m. At 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 and Midnight the bus will serve any route in Mt. Crested Butte. Tell your driver where you are going.

Columbine - Paradise Road - Eagles Nest

Serves Whetstone Road, Columbine Condominiums, Gothic Road near Mt. Crested Butte Town Offices, Paradise Road and Eagles Nest. Stop Times First Bus Last Bus

Mountaineer Square :25, :55 7:55 a.m. 9:25 p.m. At 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 and Midnight the bus will serve any route in Mt. Crested Butte. Tell your driver where you are going.

Crystal - Castle - Paradise Condos

Serves Pitchfork, Crystal Road, Castle Road, Hunter Hill Road, Snowmass Road. Stop Times First Bus

Last Bus

Mountaineer Square :10, :40 8:10 a.m. 9:40 p.m. At 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 and Midnight the bus will serve any route in Mt. Crested Butte. Tell your driver where you are going. For more information, go to www.mtnexp.org or call (970) 349-7318. For ADA transportation, please call (970) 349-5616.

All buses are wheelchair accessible. For more information, please call Mountain Express at 349-5616.

STATEMENT OF RIGHTS In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Civil Rights Act of 1964, The RTA does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender. For more information about these statutes, or to file a complaint, contact the RTA designated Disability Rights and Title VI coordinator, Scott Truex, Executive Director, PO Box 39, Crested Butte, CO. 81224. (970) 275-0111. For Telecommunication Relay Service, call 1-800659-2656 (hearing impaired). Individuals will be permitted to uses service animals, as defined within ADA guidelines, if necessary.

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Week in Review

faces&places photos by dusty demerson + paul gallaher

80’s retro was the norm at DJ LLL’s 10th anniversary throw-down at the Lobar

Suzy Bogguss dug down deep to sing for the Center

Cups was a laugh riot at the Mallardi

Raise your beer for Andy Bamberg next time you’re on the peak

Coakley and Falco wailing at the Center last week

We miss you Andy Bamberg!

n ParaId Ise

July 9 – 10, 2010

kids Camp with Bearfoot

July 6 – 8, 2010

DRew eMMitt ( hOst ) AnD BiLLy neRshi BLue highwAy / RALph stAnLey & the CLinCh MOuntAin BOys BeARfOOt / spRingCReek BLuegRAss shAnnOn whitwORth Base Area at Red Lady Lift, Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225 www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com // 970.349.0619

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