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307 Basque Boulevard Aldasoro Ranch 4 Bed • 5 Bath • Commanding Views $2,995,000
BELVEDERE Mountain Village 4 Bed • One Level Penthouse $2,195,000
301 North Oak Street Town of Telluride 4 Bed • Prime Location on 2 Corner Lots $5,675,000
128 Singletree Ridge Mountain Village 5 Bed • 6.5 Bath • 270º Views $3,575,000
438 Benchmark Drive Mountain Village 7 Bed • 9 Bath • Guest House • Slopeside $7,450,000
West Fork Dolores River Surrounded by National Forest 2 Bed • 90 Ac • Riverfront • Fishing $2,995,000
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Lot C Posey Road Wilson Mesa 35 Ac • Wilson Views • Tranquil $680,000
133 Victoria Drive Mountain Village 7 Bed • 11,359 s.f. • Ski-Out Access • Private $7,595,000
316 East Galena Avenue Town of Telluride 3 Bed • 2 bath • Cozy with Big Views $1,995,000
537 W Galena Ave Town of Telluride 4 Bed • 4.5 Bath • Guest House $3,500,000
Stoner Ranch Dolores River Valley 321 Acres • Water Rights • River Frontage $10,300,000
Laughing Dog Ranch Specie Mesa 5 Bed • 4 Stall Horse Barn • 104 Acres $2,650,000
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Featured Listings with the Harvey Team Many Rock Ranch 1501 High Bluff Drive, Placerville Area
A wonderful horse property located in The Lakes at Carstens Ranch subdivision on 53+ acres with expansive panoramic mountain views, pastures, a pond, cross fencing and a barn. A windmill powered aerator provides water to the pastures. The first floor features a 1600 sq. ft. heated workshop/ garage, as well as a kitchen, laundry/bath, bedroom, office & potential 4th bedroom. The second floor was designed as a caretaker cottage with a living room, kitchen, dining area, master bedroom & bath and guest bedroom & bath. Main house homesite nearby.
Listed at $695,000
Tomboy Lodge #151F 221B N. Davis St., Telluride
This 2-level unfurnished 4-bedroom duplex condominium is the north half of the F building and shares only one common wall. Features four decks plus a nice yard with flower beds. The living area was remodeled with wood floors, custom built kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, breakfast bar, kitchen appliances, remote control blinds in the living room and has good natural light with views of the ski area and to the west. Both baths have steam showers and were remodeled with travertine tile, marble & granite. Includes two parking spaces.
Listed at $1,295,000
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Meet Our TellurideStyle Team THE THEME OF THIS ISSUE IS BROUGHT TO YOU — ALBEIT UNKNOWINGLY — BY TIM JOHNSON WITH TELLURIDE TV (READ ABOUT HIM ON PAGE 45). Johnson films a segment at KOTO Radio, where I work as the full-time news director. About twice a month, my coworker and I find ourselves on the other side of his camera (trying hopelessly to stifle giggle fits). Without being too self-deprecating, let's just say Johnson is a wizard at editing. When I watch the finished piece, my reaction is always the same: “That guy operates like a boss.” Like a boss. It’s a phrase to describe people who excel at what they do — those who execute their talents with confidence and finesse — whether or not they actually hold the title of “boss.” I decided it would be the perfect theme for this issue. I started to think of other people who fit that bill. Too many people. I realized I would need to be more specific, and the theme evolved into “Unsung Heroes.” Still too broad. I could name a dozen people on one hand. I zeroed in even more: “Unsung Heroes Who Operate Like a Boss… Behind the Scenes.” But alas, how would this text ever fit on the cover? This was getting silly. Ultimately, I decided to go with
“Behind the Scenes,” a theme that still sings to my original vision. The following pages are an ode to those in our community who are unassuming and unpresumptuous, but without whom, life would certainly get a little choppy. They’re the roadies behind the rock stars; they’re the assist for that winning goal. Cheers to our quiet champions. You shine. And who says you need a title to be a boss? — Cara Pallone, Editor
KRISTAL RHODES Creative Director
EVIE CARRICK Associate Editor
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SUZANNE CHEAVENS Chief Scribe
MELISSA PLANTZ Photographer
Kristal was born in Telluride, when it was still a small box canyon mining town. Her interest in art and design led her to Arizona, where she received a degree in visual communications. Even though she loves to travel, she can’t imagine living anywhere other than Colorado.
Evie is a grammar and spelling fanatic. She studied journalism at the University of Denver and publishing at New York University. You can see more of her work at EvieCarrick.com.
Barton is a commercial, editorial, and wedding photographer and a longtime contributor to TellurideStyle Magazine. As a Colorado native, Barton feels there is no better place to work and play than the Western Slope.
Family, friends, theater, writing, rock and roll, nature, whiskey, pie, cats, Colorado legal, books, analogue, kindness, summer, Fourth of July, The Buck, soccer, and penning a poem a day keep this mountain girl alive.
Melissa has been taking photos in Telluride for a couple of decades. When she's not "getting the shot" at a gorgeous wedding or playing around in a flower-filled meadow shooting family portraits, you can find her adventuring with family and friends. She prefers to photograph people but has a knack for catching the light just right on the Telluride valley.
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Cara studied journalism at the University of Colorado at Boulder and worked for several years as a reporter and columnist in Oregon. She is also the news director at KOTO Community Radio, a Telluride institution. When not meeting deadlines, she's adventuring in the San Juans.
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Choose What Matters Proven Results & Dedicated Service P R O V E N R E S U LT S Cassidy Ridge Sales Success Represented Sellers and Buyers in $31M+ of sales at Cassidy Ridge Acted as a consultant with the developer, architect and planners on site location, floor plans, design and finishes Marketed and sold all 25 units as the exclusive listing broker with the final sell out occurring in the spring of 2018 Produced a strong ROI for the owners with the timely sale of units at a favorable price point
“Pat did an incredible job selling all 23 units at Cassidy Ridge. He knows the market & how to get deals closed. It can be difficult buying & selling from afar, but Pat was always available to take pictures, measurements, etc that couldn’t be easily done from Texas. He went the extra mile to make it a smooth transaction for buyer & seller.” L. Shaw, Jr. - Gulfstream Capital
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ABOUT THE COVER
Cathie Seward is the assistant general manager at the New Sheridan Hotel. As her portrait on the cover suggests, she is a ray of sunshine and well-loved by both those who are regularly in her company, and those who met her five minutes ago. She’s just one of Telluride’s local unsung heroes. Read about her on Page 42. Photo by Melissa Plantz
Historic Telluride Lifestyle -- Reimagined.
522 West Colorado Avenue // $4,975,000 Understated at its entrance, this exquisitely remodeled residence explodes with a mountain contemporary design flair upon entry. Its owner, an accomplished interior designer, has captured views of the ski resort and box canyon from its seamlessly flowing and open floor plan. Two south facing lots allow for spacious outdoor living areas with decking, hot tub and flower garden. Unheard of in Telluride, a generous motor court can accommodate as many as six vehicles together with an enclosed garage. All finishes, fixtures and appointments are upscale and refined with vibrant splashes of color. A two bedroom guest house with superb, efficient design affords separation and privacy for guests and extended family. A total of 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths.
Historic Senate Penthouses // $7,950,000-$8,150,000 Newly constructed and refined, penthouse residences located within the old “red light district” of the Historic Core of Telluride. Views from expansive decks capture the box canyon, Bear Creek and Ski Resort that will be forever protected. Sophisticated, mountain modern interiors offer an engaging contrast to the buildings’ brick, steel and stone exterior. Expansive window openings, not only frame dramatic views, but capture the warmth of all day sun. A one half block stroll to Colorado Avenue’s restaurants and shops underscores the convenience of the “mountain resort, urban lifestyle.” The top floors of both, comprise grand and open spaces opening upon spacious decks that are seemingly a part of the residences’ interiors. The floorplans include 4/5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, media / game rooms and mud rooms.
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HEALTHYSTYLE Small-town Telluride has top-notch healers
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TELLURIDE DINING Meet a few of the area’s smooth operators
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Summer Wild Cards DON’T MISS THESE LESSER-KNOWN HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SEASON
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T ELLURIDE ART WALK, THE FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, JUNE-OCTOBER: On a warm summer evening, not much beats a plastic cup of wine and a walking map of some 20 or so art venues. Whether you’re in it for the art or the experience, this walk won’t disappoint.
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T ELLURIDE SUMMER JAZZ SERIES, JUNE 15-16, JULY 6, AUGUST 18: Jazz lovers don’t need to leave Telluride to see some of the finest Jazz musicians in the country. This new series takes place at the Palm Arts Theatre Complex and tickets can be bought in advance for as little as $15.
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S CALING THE VIA FERRATA: The via ferrata, which is Italian for “iron path,” is a route that runs along the face of the cliffs east of Telluride. The activity is accessible to almost anyone, but you won’t want to try it without a guide and a healthy dose of courage.
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T ELLURIDE WINE FESTIVAL, JUNE 28-JULY 1: Indulge in decadent wine and food, but be forewarned, this delightful summer festival runs for four days. Pace yourself.
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THERE ARE CERTAIN SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN TELLURIDE THAT EVERYONE KNOWS ABOUT (AHEM, BLUEGRASS). BUT THIS TINY TOWN HAS A TON TO OFFER DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS ASIDE FROM MUSIC FESTIVALS. THESE ARE A FEW LESSERKNOWN, BUT STILL WELL-LOVED ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THAT LOCALS NEVER MISS. AND YOU SHOULDN’T, EITHER.
R UNDOLA, JULY 4: If you’re a strong hiker (or better yet, runner), this one-of-a-kind event will put you in contact with Telluride’s fittest citizens. The 1,810-foot elevation gain and 13 percent uphill grade will whet your appetite for the Telluride Volunteer Fire Department’s annual barbecue afterward in Town Park. The run starts at the base of the gondola and finishes at the top of the ridge.
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A H HAA ART AUCTION, JULY 20: Mingle with Telluride’s art community at this popular fundraiser and must-attend summer event. Dress to impress, grab a glass of champagne, and bid on your favorite piece of art. S TAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING: If you haven’t tried it, this is the summer to give it a go. SUPing is a safe, beginnerfriendly way to experience the area’s many waterways. For a next-level experience, try cruising down the San Miguel River or stick around for “SUP Yoga” during the Telluride Yoga Festival (July 19-22). Check conditions first.
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M OUNTAINS TO THE DESERT BIKE RIDE, SEPTEMBER 22: If you’re a cycling enthusiast, this grueling but rewarding ride is a first-day-of-fall must. This race is a fundraiser for the Just for Kids Foundation and takes participants from the mountains of Telluride to the spectacular desert landscape of Gateway. There are several distance options.
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109 Polecat Lane // $8,200,000
122 Highlands Way // $4,650,000
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547 Wapiti Road // $1,850,000
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BROWSE FACTS AND FIGURES FOR A BROADER UNDERSTANDING OF THE REGION
FACTS ARE FUN, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY’RE ABOUT A PLACE YOU LIVE AND LOVE, OR ARE VISITING FOR THE FIRST TIME. FOR EXAMPLE, DID YOU KNOW THE HIGHEST PEAK IN THE LOCAL SAN MIGUEL MOUNTAINS RANGE IS MOUNT WILSON AT 14,246 FEET? SKIM THROUGH THESE STATISTICS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AREA.
FACTS AND STATISTICS
• Telluride Founded:...................................................... 1887 • Telluride Population:.................................................. 2,444 • Telluride Elevation:............................................. 8,750 feet • County:............................................................. San Miguel • Mountain Village Founded:........................................ 1987 • Mtn. Village Incorporated:......................................... 1995 • Mtn. Village Population:............................................ 1,387 • Mtn. Village Elevation:........................................ 9,500 feet • Snowfall (Annually):........................................... 309 inches • San Miguel County Population:................................. 7,767 • Median Age:................................................................... 41 • Caucasian Population:................................................. 87% • Hispanic Population:................................................... 9.7% • High School Graduates:............................................ 99.3% • Bachelor’s Degree or Higher:.................................... 59.9% • Median Household Income:.................................. $58,170 • Persons Per Square Mile in County:................................. 5 • Location:....................................... Southwestern Colorado • Climate:............................................................... Semi-arid • Average Winter Temps (F):..................... High 40˙/ Low 10˙ • Average Summer Temps (F):.................... High 66˙/Low 34˙ • Highest Peak:.............................Mount Wilson (14,246 ft.) • Rivers:................................................. San Miguel, Dolores • Waterfalls: Bridal Veil, Ingram, Cornet Creek, Bear Creek
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SO MUCH MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE BEHIND THE SCENES WORDS Suzanne Cheavens
In nearly everything created, behind every victorious presidential candidate or Oscar-winning actor or even the presentation of a delicious dish — there is so much more than meets the eye. A host of workers with a vast range of specialties and jobs exist in the background; a class of people writer David Zweig calls “the invisibles.” Telluride is brimming with such people who possess an array of skills but who labor behind the scenes, neither expecting nor asking for the spotlight. Scores of hardworking people have chosen Telluride and the surrounding area as their home. They are fortunate enough to not only live in one of the most spectacularly beautiful places on Earth, but also to be able to find work in any number of fields that provide professional gratification and satisfactory compensation. The invisibles, as Zweig writes, are not motivated by status or recognition, but rather the simple desire to do their job, do it well, and be content with that achievement. In this issue, the spotlight is on these essential people in our community; we usher them on stage to take a bow. 23 TELLURIDEStyle.com |
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“Both film and fashion are businesses where the audience doesn’t feel or see the work that goes on behind the scenes.” – Tom Ford
We watch the Academy Awards ceremony, admiring the gorgeous gowns, the impossibly perfect faces, the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s biggest night. The luminous actress, her newly-won statuette in hand, breathlessly thanks her closest friends and family, a tumbling litany that often includes “and the amazing crew” before she sweeps from the stage and is off to the after parties. In Telluride, “the amazing crew” comprises people like Tim Johnson at Telluride TV (Page 45), where he serves as a producer and editor. He not only toils long hours bringing televised local content to viewers, but also teaches his craft to high school students. It is in the classroom, you’ll read, where he finds his greatest satisfaction. At Telluride Town Hall, where the wheels of government churn, Town Clerk Tiff Kavanaugh (Page 46) calmly records, preserves, protects, and disseminates information for Telluride. The minutia of this work might be daunting or dull to many, but in her role, she derives quiet satisfaction, even in the face of high-stress situations and challenges. While neither of these important jobs comes with a prize to display on the mantelpiece, or a glittering awards show, both Tim and Tiff excel because it matters to their personal ethos. We salute these two, and so many others in Telluride, who take pride in their work. IMAGE Life Feeling Photography
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A favorite summer activity in these beautiful mountains is hiking. The San Juans are laced with trails that range from easy to difficult, taking the intrepid explorer to the tops of mountains or wending along tumbling rivers. While it is true that some begin as game trails, most are hand-hewn and maintained by teams of outdoor enthusiasts who relish in the backbreaking work and the opportunity to spend their summers outdoors, assisting the public and ensuring trails are clear and safe for our enjoyment. Trail builders and rangers are far from alone in being considered unsung heroes in this issue. Should you twist a knee or sustain an injury on IMAGE Ryan Bonneau
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a gnarly section of trail that traverses a scree field, any number of healers in Telluride are here to help get you back on your feet (or bike). From Dr. Sharon Grundy at Telluride Medical Center, to holistic healers Josh Geetter and Judy Godec at Medicine Ranch (Page 61), to the talented physical therapists who practice here — their years of experience and education cannot be taken for granted. It’s part of what makes health care options in the region exceptional. When we’re healthy, these folks are on the back burner of our minds. When we’re hurting, they’re the center of our world. We sing for these unsung heroes. n
Unsung hero. noun. a person who makes a substantive yet unrecognized contribution; a person whose bravery is unknown or unacknowledged.
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Telluride Arts Embarks on Fundraising Journey With the Transfer Warehouse, which also sits in the Four Corners area of town, officially in the hands of Telluride Arts, the historic shell of a building will host several fundraising events to help the organization raise the almost $15 million needed to renovate the space into a center for the arts. “We’re going to have the Warehouse open — it’s safe, and absolutely beautiful,” says Telluride Arts Executive Director Kate Jones.
Telluride Arts expects to raise the needed funds in 2018 and 2019 and start construction in 2020. When all is said and done, the Warehouse will be transformed into a contemporary center for the arts complete with art exhibition space, a small theater for intimate events, community gathering spaces, and a “spectacular rooftop bar,” says Jones. Visit telluridearts.org for event dates and details.
Lace up those sneakers and find the motivation to meet Wednesday mornings for a free running club. Local running coach, Jill Burchmore, has led a summer training program for the past six years, primarily to help people prepare for the iconic Imogene Pass Run. This year, to give back to the community, she decided to turn it into a free running club. The club operates similar to how her training class worked in the past. Every Wednesday morning, the group sets out for a short warmup run, followed by some type of workout, whether it’s hills or speed work. All levels are welcome and no one is left behind. The club meets at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays in front of BootDoctors on Main Street in Telluride. The club will run through September. For more information, contact Jill Burchmore at (970) 708-5037.
Local Chapter of American Legion Marks 100th Anniversary The Telluride Austin Hiett American Legion Post No. 12 marks a major milestone this year. The legion is commemorating the 100th anniversary since its formation, which occurred shortly after Hiett’s death in August 1918. Hiett was the first soldier from San Miguel County to be killed in action during WWI. His remains were never returned and are said to be 28 TELLURIDEStyle.com |
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interned in the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial in France. The legion will acknowledge its centennial milestone on the anniversary of Hiett's death on Aug. 14. The American Legion is a patriotic organization focusing on service to veterans, service members, and communities.
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The Wilkinson Public Library received news in late 2017 that it had again been awarded Library Journal’s five-star designation, making it one of only 13 libraries to receive five stars 10 years in a row. This recognition is based on the library’s per capita circulation, visits, program attendance, electronic circulation, and public internet computer use. The designation comes after the library underwent renovations to adapt to the growing needs of the community. The updates included six new meeting rooms, a renovated magazine room, and a more welcoming, comfortable teen area. This summer, the library will continue to offer unique programming, including an adult reading challenge and ongoing authorbased events. For those who want to maximize their time outside, the library has a collection of “Unusual Items to Borrow” that includes everything from bikes to binoculars to fly rods.
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Play Me Some Mountain Music Telluride’s epic season of festivals convenes rock gods, music legends, and up-and-comers in Town Park each summer. Festivarians will celebrate the summer solstice during the 45th annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival June 21-24. The sold-out event welcomes Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Del McCoury Band, Greensky Bluegrass, Emmylou Harris, Leftover Salmon, Sam Bush Band, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Sturgill Simpson, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and many more. The 7th annual RIDE Festival (July 14-15) features two nights of The String Cheese Incident and sets from Sheryl Crow, Grace Potter, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, ZZ Ward, and even George Harrison’s son, Dhani Harrison. Visit ridefestival.com to purchase passes.
During the historically rainy weekend of Aug. 3-5, Telluride Jazz Fest presents Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Irma Thomas, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, and several eclectic names in the jazz scene. Passes can be found at telluridejazz.org. And the quadfecta of summer music festivals ends Sept. 14-16 with the 25th annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. This year's lineup includes the likes of Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant with his band, the Sensational Space Shifters, Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite, Gov’t Mull, Booker T’s Stax Revue, JJ Grey & Mofro, Anders Osborne, Samantha Fish, and many more. Visit tellurideblues.com for festival information.
The recently created San Miguel Authority for Regional Transportation gained its first formal executive director in late 2017. David Averill was hired to help SMART improve and expand transportation options to residents. “David is a fantastic addition to not only the SMART team but to our community. His experience and dedication are already a tremendous asset as SMART continues to identify and address the community’s current and future transit challenges,” says Laila Benitez, chair of the SMART board. In recent months, the transit authority introduced a new route from the tiny outlying town of Rico to Telluride, which according to Averill, is showing initial signs of success. Moving forward, SMART plans to explore more options for expanding regional services, as well as take on other endeavors. This could include looking into the possibility of bus stops at popular trailheads for Telluride's active biking and hiking community.
Local Watering Hole Gets Facelift The Last Dollar Saloon, or “The Buck,” which is housed in a 119-year-old building on Main Street, shut down for renovations in mid-March. The single-floor barroom will now have three levels, including a rooftop bar. On the ground floor, the stage was removed, making space for an extended bar and a new ADA 30 TELLURIDEStyle.com |
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compliant bathroom. The original pressed tin ceiling and brick walls were refurbished, getting rid of years of smoke damage. Below the barroom, two subterranean bathrooms and storage were added. A fire suppression system was also installed. Shortly after reopening in June, The Buck will
debut its rooftop bar and table service, which should accommodate up to 50 patrons and provide access to Telluride’s signature views. Owners say the renovations will help better serve the bar’s loyal patrons, but The Buck’s Old West charm and shotgun saloon feel will remain intact.
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Ah Haa School Excitement Grows The Ah Haa School for the Arts is inching closer to its new home, and is busier than ever. In April, the Town of Telluride broke ground on its new public parking and affordable housing project at the corner of South Fir Street and Pacific Avenue in what's known as the Four Corners area. It will include space for the Ah Haa's new home. The new building will boast a larger ceramics studio with 24-hour access, a dedicated painting studio, a dedicated gallery space, and a teaching kitchen. This season, the nonprofit Ah Haa School will host 60 adult classes and 107 kids' classes in an
array of mediums from cooking to textiles, writing, leather smithing, and gardening. “We will welcome back celebrated visiting artists and will introduce some new instructors,” says Kris Kwasniewski, Ah Haa’s adult curriculum manager. Additionally, the school will partner with another nonprofit — the San Miguel Resource Center — for a mural project, and work to beautify construction on South Fir. “We’re very excited for the Summer 2018 season at the Ah Haa, and invite everyone to come try something new,” Kwasniewski says.
With several county seats up for re-election this November, two names are absent from the pool of candidates. San Miguel County Commissioner Joan May (pictured above), who has represented District 2 since 2006, is hanging up her hat. And San Miguel County Clerk and Recorder Kathleen Erie, who was elected to the seat in 2010, has also opted not to seek another term. “It has been a supreme honor and privilege to serve the citizens of San Miguel County,” says May, reflecting on her tenure. “I think we can all be proud of what we’ve accomplished together.” Two Democratic candidates, Lance Waring and Paul Reich, are vying to fill May’s seat on the board, though the primary election in June will dictate who makes it onto the ballot in November. The Democratic primary is June 26 and the general election is Nov. 6.
Telluride, Mountain Village Increase Affordable Housing Recognizing the local housing crisis, the Town of Telluride has made significant progress on the affordable housing front. There’s the recently completed Virginia Placer development that includes apartment units, three tiny homes, and a boarding house. The rental-based project was completed in its entirety in the spring. 32 TELLURIDEStyle.com |
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As locals and visitors have likely noticed, a major construction project is well underway in the heart of downtown Telluride, across from Baked in Telluride. This project will feature underground public parking, space for the Ah Haa School for the Arts, and 10 affordable housing units. And yet another housing development is in
the works on Lot B (sometimes referred to as the RV lot), which sits on the west edge of town. This project will include several multi-family units with garages. The Town of Mountain Village is also planning for the addition of up to 50 units to the existing Village Court Apartments.
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Breaking Barriers KODY GERKIN WORKS TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANT POPULATION WORDS Katie Klingsporn | IMAGES Melissa Plantz
KODY GERKIN GREW UP IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN, A PLACE HE DESCRIBES AS A LILY-WHITE LAND OF LAKES WITH LITTLE DIVERSITY. EVEN IN THAT ENVIRONMENT, HE WAS ALWAYS FASCINATED WITH DIFFERENCE — NAMELY IN CULTURES, CUSTOMS, AND THE WAY HUMANS LIVE AROUND THE WORLD. 36 TELLURIDEStyle.com |
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“Reach out and get to know your neighbors.”
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That fascination led him to travel the globe, working in international human rights, and eventually to Telluride, where he harnesses his passion (as well as his fluency in Spanish and abundant energy) as Tri-County Health Network’s community outreach manager. In this role, Gerkin is charged first with identifying barriers preventing the region’s population — specifically the immigrant sector — from accessing health and human services. Second, he is tasked with removing those barriers by utilizing strategies like community engagement, organization, and empowerment. “It’s really a health equity job,” Gerkin says. “My job is to make sure that people have equitable access to the services they need to lead healthy and happy lives.” But you’d be mistaken if you assume Gerkin spends most of his time shuffling papers. Instead, his job entails a great deal of time out in the community, be it taking phone calls from clients who don’t understand a letter from the IRS, helping people figure out if they qualify for health insurance, offering live translations of election forums, opening dialogues between disparate community groups, attending Spanish happy hour at Esperanza’s restaurant, or working with committees like the Alliance for Inclusion. In that way, Gerkin is much more than an outreach manager; he’s a cultural diversity champion working to disassemble roadblocks facing Telluride’s immigrant population in a town designed around the needs of its dominant culture: English-speaking Anglos. His background makes him well-equipped for the job. After studying international relations at Michigan State University, he joined the Peace Corps and spent two years in a remote pocket of Guatemala helping families build cookstoves. Following that, he received his master’s degree in international human rights from the University of Denver, where he met his wife, Melissa Martinez. The couple spent three years working in Qatar before relocating to Guatemala. There, Gerkin realized a longtime dream by founding the nonprofit Mujerave, which works with women’s groups to implement impactful community projects. One of his board members, Rasa Kaunelis, also happens to be Tri-County’s director of strategic initiatives. She’s the one who tipped him off to his current job, which he started in February of 2017. In the position, Gerkin works directly with employers, organizations, and utilities to make their services more accessible; and with the Spanish-speaking population to empower them to access those services. Gerkin says it gives him a great deal of satisfaction to watch how removing obstacles “provides a very real joy to people who in this system aren’t often winners. In that way, I feel like I always root for and prop up the underdog. That’s kind of its own reward.” Gerkin estimates the immigrant sector makes up about 30 percent of the local population. Though he feels that the community is well-intentioned about inclusion — and that local advocates have made huge strides — he says there is still a ways to go in implementing the nuances of cultural competency. His advice: Reach out and get to know your neighbors. n
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Listening, Believing, Validating SAN MIGUEL RESOURCE CENTER VOLUNTEERS OFFER CRUCIAL SUPPORT WORDS Amy M. Peters | IMAGE Melissa Plantz
WHEN DAVE-O WHITELAW WAS 11 YEARS OLD, HE WITNESSED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AT A FRIEND’S HOUSE. “I remember how her dad pulled in and just started beating on her mother. And dragging her out of the car and dragging her in the house and hearing the kids scream. I was so scared,” Whitelaw remembers. “That stuck with me.” That memory and the will to give back to his community are two reasons why Whitelaw has served as a victim advocate at the San Miguel Resource Center (SMRC) the past three years. Shortly after SMRC opened its doors in 1993, staff launched a volunteer victim advocacy program with a free, 40-hour, state-sanctioned training. Today, there are approximately 25 advocates who regularly provide support to callers on a 24-hour helpline. “When the phone rings, your blood pressure goes up,” Whitelaw says. “The first thing I ask is, ‘Are you in any danger? Are you in a safe place?’” SMRC offers three advocate trainings per year. “The goal is to educate people about domestic violence and sexual assault to reshape 38 TELLURIDEStyle.com |
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“It’s the victims who turn their lives around who are the heroes.” – Judy Schutza
common misconceptions about who it affects or what it looks like,” explains Leigh Kronsnoble, advocate coordinator at SMRC. “Many survivors have not been heard before, so the advocate’s role of listening to, believing, and validating the caller is essential.” Some advocates enroll as part of their own healing process, while others want to become more aware of domestic violence and sexual assault.
“For me it’s more personal because I grew up in a home where my father was a perpetrator,” explains advocate Kelli Duprey, who was trained last year. “There weren’t resources for my mom.” Longtime advocate Judy Schutza explains that it's not about making a decision for the victim. “You ask the right questions to guide them to the decision they need to make," she says. “When you’re in emotional crisis, it’s hard to think ‘This is step one, this is step two,’” says advocate Marti Prohaska. “And just having someone listening and repeating thoughts back really helps someone gather their thoughts to make their own decisions.” “It’s the victims who turn their lives around who are the heroes,” insists Schutza. “They’re the ones with courage,” adds Duprey. n
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The Matchmakers MEET THE WOMEN BEHIND TELLURIDE’S MENTORING PROGRAM WORDS Kathrine Warren | IMAGES Melissa Plantz
THE DAY TARA KELLEY KNEW HER ROLE AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ONE TO ONE MENTORING WAS MORE THAN JUST A JOB, WAS WHEN THE ORGANIZATION MATCHED A 6-YEAR-OLD GIRL WHOSE MOTHER HAD RECENTLY PASSED AWAY WITH A LOCAL WOMAN WHO HAD ALSO LOST HER MOTHER AT A YOUNG AGE. 40 TELLURIDEStyle.com |
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“It’s incredibly rewarding to see a mentee rise beyond what they thought possible and to see a mentor stand strongly next to them. A good match is a beautiful thing.”
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“The young girl was so excited to be matched, and the first thing they did together was bake banana bread like she did with her mom,” Kelley says. “They have been together for five years now and the mentor has become a part of the family.” The Telluride-based nonprofit works with youths throughout San Miguel County by pairing them with mentors to help them reach their social, emotional, and academic potential. Kelley runs One to One Mentoring with Program Manager Kathleen Morgan, the organization’s “matchmaker,” so to speak. The two are a force to be reckoned with as they strive to help improve children’s lives by matching them with nurturing adults in the community who can offer the kids guidance, encouragement, and companionship. “While theoretically Tara is the ‘events and money’ person, and I am the ‘people’ person, the reality is that we both know a lot about each other’s work and collaborate on a daily basis,” Morgan says. The two women are One to One’s only full-time employees and work in tandem to check in on matches, collaborate on fundraising events, and organize youth activities and mentor meetups. Their biggest event is scheduled for Aug. 10 at the Peaks Resort & Spa with the annual Top Chef and Taste of Telluride, a cooking competition. Morgan came to the organization after working for the school district for 15 years as the English language specialist, and had already collaborated with One to One helping identify children in need of matches. She takes special care screening interested mentors (who must pass a background check), training them, and ultimately matching them with a youth. “Being a matchmaker is tricky business but when I make a match that works, it’s incredibly rewarding to see a mentee rise beyond what they thought possible and to see a mentor stand strongly next to them,” Morgan says. “A good match is a beautiful thing.” Halycon West The two, along with their board of directors, tirelessly promote Mountain CO 81435 One to One’s mission and actively seek Village nominations for mentees, as | MLS 33445 well as recruit those interested$7,550,000 in volunteering their time as mentors. “The main requirement,” Kelley says, “is to be kind and caring.” n
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The Mother Hen CATHIE SEWARD SHINES AT THE SHERIDAN
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WHEN ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES AT THE NEW SHERIDAN HOTEL & CHOP HOUSE WAS ILLEGALLY PICKED UP BY U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT DUE TO A MISUNDERSTANDING IN THE SPRING OF 2017, THE FIRST PERSON THE YOUNG MAN CALLED WASN’T A FAMILY MEMBER, BUT RATHER CATHIE SEWARD. After a couple successful years running Garfinkle’s As the assistant general manager for the hotel, bar, and restaurant, Seward is considered the matriarch of the opera- together, Cathie had plans to move to Los Angeles to pursue tion’s more than 120 employees. The young man knew she'd a career in acting. When it came down to making the move, she realized she was in love with Steve. The two were engaged do whatever she could to help. “Just like a worried mother, she made it her top priority within the year, and now have two teenage sons. Over the years, Cathie Seward has to make sure he was OK and fight for his bounced back and forth between the Sherwell-being,” says Carl Houser, front desk idan and other endeavors. As a mother, she clerk. “She went through all the red tape to became involved in the Telluride education make sure his case was proven and he was world, helping launch Mountain Sprouts returned home. If it wasn’t for her, who “She’s Preschool and working with the school disknows what would have happened to him.” trict to serve healthier lunches. Seward is humble when reflecting on integral Once her boys were older, she felt the the incident. to the tug of the Sheridan again and returned as a “He’s just this beautiful young man who hostess. General Manager Ray Farnsworth grew up here, and it broke my heart,” she success of asked her to help with operations behind says. “I’m very protective of our employthis place. the scenes and ultimately offered her the ees. I try not to call them ‘my’ employees, position of assistant GM. they’re my coworkers, they’re my people.” She is super “She’s integral to the success of this Any regular patron of the Sheridan entienergetic place,” he says. “She is super energetic and ties knows who Seward is, whether or not bright and positive.” and bright they’ve formally met. With a smile that As with most Telluride jobs, Seward beams across the room, and a personality and wears many hats, taking on everything from to disarm even the grumpiest of customers, positive.” human resources to graphic design to bookSeward is beloved for her cheerful attitude, ing events to helping her employees secure and works hard to make customers and – Ray Farnsworth affordable housing in Telluride. employees alike feel welcome and at ease. “She’s definitely gone above and beyond Seward first walked through the Sherito make sure employees find themselves in dan’s doors in 1994, upon moving to Tellubetter living situations,” says Houser, speakride. Little did she know the building would ing from a personal experience. “She takes become her second home all these years later. Originally from Massachusetts, she was attended Syracuse people’s situations very seriously and is good at easing everyUniversity for graphic design and worked in the restaurant indus- one’s worries.” Farnsworth says employees do turn to Seward for advice. try on Martha’s Vineyard during the summers. She had heard “She is definitely considered the mother hen, in an about Telluride through her coworkers, and moved here with extremely positive and effective way,” he says. “She helps peoher boyfriend at the time and their good friend Steve Seward. After one season working at the Sheridan, she returned ple grow into being their best selves, not only professionally, to the East Coast but she and Steve stayed in touch. In 1996, but personally.” For Seward, that seems to be second nature. Steve needed a front-of-house manager while he ran the “I just really like helping people feel good,” she says with kitchen at Garfinkel’s, a family style outfit once located on the her signature sincere smile, “because they should.” n corner of Main and Pine streets.
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HAT DO WOODY ALLEN, GEORGE CLOONEY, BRAD PITT, AND TIM JOHNSON ALL HAVE IN COMMON?
Johnson came on board with Telluride TV in April 2015. When They are all modern Renaissance men who create in a thousand different ways, putting their work out into the world he learned his position would involve teaching Telluride High School students, he wasn’t sure he’d have the right skill set.. for the rest of us to enjoy. “Turns out, I do, and it’s really rewarding,” he shares. “I’ve While you may have heard of the first three, you may not have had the pleasure of getting to know Johnson, producer/ interacted with high-profile musicians, Gov. John Hickenlooper, Geraldo Rivera, and Robert Baer, but the best part is the stueditor at Telluride TV, our local public access gem. dents. It’s amazing to see the light in a stuLike Woody Allen, Johnson is a writer, dent’s eyes when they gain an understandmusician, and comic, although the likeing of the art behind the technical.” nesses end there. Johnson is but a babe Senior Kevin Pashayan, 18, says Johnson compared to the famous Allen, but he’s “There are is an exceptional teacher. experienced many chapters in his 33 years. “Not only does he support what you Johnson’s time on earth began at Rose so many want to do, he also pushes you to make it Medical Center in Denver with frightening high-achieving even better than you expected,” Pashayan news. His parents learned their newborn declares. “He’s a great mentor.” had a birth defect called craniosynostosis. people here Johnson counts two of Telluride TV’s “My skull had fused together, and I that there's no leaders as his own guides. He says Execudidn’t have a soft spot,” Johnson shares, as tive Director Peter Kenworthy gives him he reveals the scar that runs from ear to way to just be the freedom to flourish, and Telluride legear across the top of his head. “I had plastic ordinary. end Dean Rolley (who helped found the surgery to make room for my brain to grow station in the '80s) is a role model whose when I was 4 months old.” Your actions “footsteps I hope to follow in.” Some say these types of early experiwill get Johnson finds pleasure in his five-inences shape who we become. noticed, for one job as educator, cameraman, editor, Johnson has been living life to the fullproducer, and office manager. His commitest ever since. He also credits his family better or ment to discipline, collaboration, and cre— both overprotective and constantly teasworse.” ation shows in his work. And it is the secret ing — for teaching him to develop a rich to his success. imagination while not taking himself too – Tim Johnson “I put work first,” he discloses. seriously. He thoughtfully believes that’s the This was evident at age 7 when he karma of living in Telluride. began making films with friends, starting “There are so many high-achieving peowith “Peter Pan.” In high school, he began creating music videos. In college, he and classmates formed ple here that there’s no way to just be ordinary," he says. "Your another band, which they named Bolonium. The group still actions will get noticed, for better or worse.” He is grateful for the challenges Telluride offers him: “I’d performs today, entertaining crowds at Denver Comic Con, an rather be exhausted at the end of the day because more ideas annual sci-fi fantasy convention. Johnson calls Bolonium a “comedy geek rock band all keep coming than be bored with nothing to do.” His latest invention is a feature film, expected to be about silliness.” Despite his many talents (he writes music, plays guitar, and released this year. “Snake out of Compton” is a zany rap monsings backup), Johnson is quite humble. And, it goes without ster movie for which Johnson wrote the screenplay and songs in just two weeks. saying — busy. Taking a peek inside the mind of this quietly funny gentleWhen he’s not writing, singing, or painting pet portraits and detailed designs, he’s working long hours for the station man who brings us news-we-can-use is like a movie in itself... that brings Telluridians content about local happenings, music a motion picture, perhaps, about a boy-turned-man, taking the creative world by storm. n festivals, government meetings, and more. 45 TELLURIDEStyle.com |
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Keeping It In Perspective TIFFANY KAVANAUGH IS COOL, CALM, AND COLLECTED AS TELLURIDE'S CLERK
WORDS Emily Shoff | IMAGE Barton Glasser
FOR TELLURIDE TOWN CLERK TIFF KAVANAUGH, KEEPING A HEALTHY PERSPECTIVE IS ESSENTIAL FOR HER BUSY, MULTI-TIERED JOB. You can think of her work as that of an archivist. Combined her new Peloton bike, which she describes as a “dance party with three other assistants, she keeps record of all official town on wheels.” She's often just as refreshed by a simple walk outside. meetings (of which there are many). Additionally, she reviews “Sometimes all I need to do is catch a glimpse of the mounand issues liquor and marijuana licenses. This in itself would constitute a full plate. But the 35-year-old is tains to remember how lucky I am,” she says. "To remind myself that the work will get done.” also responsible for all of the town’s prior meetShe also says that the wider clerk coming notes. This means that anytime someone munity is incredibly important to making wants to glimpse into the logic behind a certain the amount of work she does feasible. In prior decision, they contact her. “Sometimes addition to the assistants who work in Tellu“We have records from the 1890s until all I need ride’s office, she has the support of a broader the present,” she explains. online Colorado clerk network. With the recent loss of the storage facilto do is “Anytime I have a question, I can email ity for those paper records due to a town catch a them and within minutes, have a dozen construction project, Kavanaugh is now answers. It’s a sisterhood,” she explains, overseeing the daunting task of digitization glimpse of the admitting that while there are two or three and reorganization of the documents to mountains men, the work of record keeping is primarily streamline the system. done by women. There are more than 800 boxes of files. to remember Even though she’s already worked in But as Kavanaugh explains, keeping an how lucky I Town Hall for close to five years (first as an even keel is part of the job. assistant and then as clerk), Kavanaugh says am. To remind “There are constant interruptions all she is still constantly learning. She points day,” she says. “And emotions can run pretty myself that to the instant runoff method used during a high. I try not to get flustered.” the work will heated election like the 2015 mayoral race, A former mountaineer, she credits her or staying abreast of liquor laws as examples. past high-alpine pursuits as the perfect trainget done.” The job is always full of fresh challenges. ing ground for the rigors of being a clerk. – Tiff Kavanaugh Additionally, Kavanaugh is continuing “Being up high in remote places like Peru to refine her own skill set with bonus clerk demand that you keep your cool, especially classes. Since taking on the position, she’s when stress levels run high,” she explains. traveled back and forth to Denver to become Coworker Lauren Bloemsma describes Kavanaugh’s work demeanor best: “She epitomizes the clerk's a certified municipal clerk. Once she acquires enough work hours for that level of certification, she hopes to become a master clerk. mantra, 'Keep Calm, Clerk On!’” Kavanaugh doesn’t foresee leaving this job anytime soon. A Kavanaugh was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico. After college, she intended to go to grad school at the University of Col- former internal auditor at banks, she didn’t even know about orado at Boulder, but instead, she joined the Colorado Moun- clerking until she started assisting in Telluride’s office. “But it’s really the perfect job for me in so many ways,” she says. tain Club in Golden and started climbing, backpacking, and mountaineering. That's how she met her husband, Tom Kava- “It fits my personality, and I love that the work is always changing.” Indeed, when I ask her about her longevity in this position, naugh. They spent many hours climbing at the Ouray Ice Park in the winters and thought it would be cool to live there for a she explains: “The past clerk Mary Jo Schillaci served for 24 years,” she says. “I hope to beat that.” year. Eight years later, they are still in the area. A certain spark appears in her eyes as she makes this comThese days, exercise continues to be an important counterbalance to Kavanaugh’s work. A natural introvert, she tends to ment. I picture her on the summit of a mountain, ice ax in seek solitude at the end of a long day, running the trails out- hand, eager for the next challenge. Tiff Kavanaugh is prepared to endure. n side Ridgway — where she and her husband live — or riding
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ON DECK: LIFE LESSONS WITH CRAIG WASSERMAN Local teacher uses love of skating to connect with community WORDS Amy M. Peters | IMAGES Ben Knight and Courtesy
THE MOMENT A SKATEBOARDER “DROPS” INTO A RAMP IS THE MOMENT HE OR SHE MUST COMMIT.
Craig Wasserman knows this better than anyone. He’s the owner of The Drop Boardshop in Telluride, and a lifelong skater himself. “The drop is that moment when you say ‘yes’ to yourself,” he says. As a middle- and high-school art teacher for 20 years, Wasserman attempted to teach 48 TELLURIDEStyle.com |
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life skills — perseverance, dedication, focus, respect — in the classroom, but often found the process contrived. “Skateboarding is so physical, so tangible,” explains Wasserman. “It’s not this mental game you’re playing with kids. You have to have grit. If you want to learn to skateboard, you’ve got to
get up and do it again. And progression happens by the minute. You can’t skate timidly. You have to skate with intent and confidence.” In the late 1990s the City of Montrose built one of the first concrete skateboard parks in the region and after school, Wasserman would take a crew of his students there to skate. Shortly
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“I believe in skateboarding as much as I believe in art as an amazing life teacher.”
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thereafter, the group organized SK81435 Coalition, which lobbied Telluride Town Council, raised $30,000, and helped design a worldclass skate park that was completed in 2006. A year later, in response to families approaching him to teach kids how to skate, Wasserman launched Telluride Skate Camp. Now, he has 30 kids a day in skate camp throughout the summer. Some of the same kids who joined skate camp in the beginning, now help coach, demonstrating the life values Wasserman embraces. One such example is local skater Lucas Foster, 18, who coaches alongside Wasserman every summer. “He helped shape who I am as a human,” Foster says. “He’s a very important person to me, and an inspiration to everybody. He’s definitely a great person for us to look up to as a community.” This past December, Wasserman left academic teaching behind to open his new business, transferring Telluride Skate Camp under the new banner of The Drop Boardshop, a transition he calls, “natural.” “I believe in skateboarding as much as I believe in art as an amazing life teacher,” says Wasserman, who has two young children of his own. For emphasis, he points out a tagline on his website that reads: We think teaching 5-year-olds to drop in will make them better people. “And I’ve seen that over and over,” Wasserman enthuses. To satisfy his love of art, Wasserman also teaches graphic design, photography, videography, screen printing, and stencil art. “Having the shop has enabled me to connect with way more kids and adults,” he says, adding that this includes full-time locals, second homeowners, and visitors. “It has broadened my ability to have an impact on this community.” n
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THE DROP BOARDSHOP & TELLURIDE SKATE CAMP
Who: Ages 5 and older When: 9 a.m. to noon or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; June 11 - August 30 (skaters can sign up by week or even day) Where: The Drop Boardshop, 123 South Oak St. Information: thedropboardshop.com
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Trail Angels A YOUNG CADRE OF SEASONAL RANGERS MAINTAINS OUR PUBLIC TRAILS WORDS Katie Klingsporn | IMAGES Courtesy
HUNDREDS OF MILES OF TRAILS CRISSCROSS THE SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, FROM THE MELLOW AND WIDE BEAR CREEK IN TELLURIDE, TRODDEN BY DOZENS OF FEET A DAY, TO THE HIGH-ALPINE EXPOSED ROUTES THAT ETCH THEIR WAY UP FOURTEENERS LIKE WILSON PEAK. These trails are well used by humans and their dogs for gorgeous views, adventurous routes, and linkage to wilderness. But trails don’t maintain themselves. That job is largely up to a small cadre of young seasonal rangers hired by the U.S. Forest Service’s Norwood Ranger District to be stewards, janitors, and sentinels of San Juan trails. These often-overlooked field workers spend their summers clearing obstacles from trails, ensuring signs are intact, talking to hikers about outdoor ethics, and acting as crucial on-theground eyes for the Forest Service. The agency starts young, with its Youth Conservation Corps program. The 48-year-old 52 TELLURIDEStyle.com |
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program selects 16- to 18-year-olds for paid summer work on public lands. The Norwood District hires four local teens a year for its program, which takes place in June. “The intention is primarily to get kids introduced to outdoor work and natural resources work, and it also is to give them skills in holding a job,” says Norwood Ranger District’s Recreation Manager Kathy Peckham. Participants experience the harder parts of the job like building fences and painting picnic tables, but they also take part in activities like bird surveys and camping trips under the stars on the Uncompaghre Plateau. In addition to the Youth Conservation
Corps, the Norwood Ranger District hires seasonal rangers through its regular competitive process, bringing on six recreation rangers and one wilderness ranger to cover its Telluride-area trails. While the recreation rangers stay closer to Telluride, the wilderness ranger roams farther afield to the Lizard Head and Sneffels zones. These trail stewards keep campgrounds tidy, give directions to hikers, provide first aid when necessary, and do sign maintenance. Mostly, though, they are charged with talking to those enjoying our public lands. “Their primary job,” Peckham says, “is visitor contact.” n
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PROSPECT. This flowy ribbon of dirt winds up and around the Telluride Ski Resort, through shadowy pine forests and across scree fields. Most popular for mountain biking, find the start at the top of the San Sophia Gondola Station.
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Summer to-dos IN TELLURIDE AND MOUNTAIN VILLAGE AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH As you’ve probably already realized, hiking abounds in Telluride and Mountain Village. When it comes to accessibility nothing beats Bear Creek Trail or the Jud Wiebe Trail, both of which start right from the Town of Telluride. In Mountain Village, the added bonus of the free gondola can shave off a few miles and
1,000 feet of elevation gain. Two top-notch hikes from San Sophia Station are the Ridge Trail and See Forever Trail. The scenic Ridge Trail gently drops 2 miles on switchbacks through aspen forests back to the Mountain Village Core. If you are up for a challenge, the steep and strenuous See Forever Trail offers unparalleled views. For a complete hiking
guide with trail descriptions and maps, visit townofmountainvillage.com.
FEEL THE BURN Mountain Village offers two types of mountain biking: thrilling downhill for adrenaline junkies and cross-country for endurance riders. Both types start at the top of the gondola at San Sophia Station. The Mountain Village Bike Park is geared toward intermediate and expert riders, with 1,000 feet of vertical drop, berms, and jumps. For a more mellow but longer cross-country ride, check out the Prospect Trail, a 10-mile traverse around the Telluride Ski Resort, or the Village Trail, a rolling, 3-mile descent from the top of the gondola to the Mountain Village Core. For more information, visit townofmountainvillage.com.
SUP? You can rent a stand-up paddleboard from the team at Jagged Edge and head for the water or book a tour with a local vendor. To rent a board call Jagged Edge at (970) 728-9307. To book a tour call Further Adventures at (970) 728-8954.
LET ‘ER FLY If you can throw a Frisbee, you can likely play disc golf. The Mountain Village Double Cabin Disc Golf Course offers free fun for all ages. The all par-3, 18-hole course has sweeping views, and gives you a chance to experience nature and get a little exercise as you hike around the Telluride Ski Resort. The course begins at the Town Hall Plaza and discs can be rented at BootDoctors or the Wilkinson Public Library. For more information, visit townofmountainvillage.com.
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER River rafting is one of Telluride’s most popular activities. In the early summer, the rivers flow high with runoff from the winter season, providing a slim window of perfect rafting conditions. To book, call Telluride Outside at (800) 831-6230 or Further Adventures at (800) 592-6883.
JEEP THRILLS Delve into Telluride’s rich mining history, experience the thrill of narrow roads, and get up into the alpine with a 4x4 jeep tour. For more information or to book, call Telluride Outside at (800) 831-6230.
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or cowgirl. Experience the beauty of the region on horseback by booking a trail ride or a private ride with Telluride Horseback Adventures. Call Roudy at the barn at (970) 728-9611. MUSIC WITH A VIEW Every Wednesday evening throughout the summer, Sunset Plaza comes alive with the sounds of rock, jazz, and bluegrass during the Sunset Concert Series. Bring a blanket and sunglasses for lounging in the grass in the warm afternoon sun. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased from several vendors and are allowed in a common
consumption area. This free, weekly, family-friendly event is also a great place to do some dancing and socializing. HOLE IN FUN One great thing about golfing at 9,417 feet is that less air resistance means drives travel farther through the air. But the best thing about golfing at the Telluride Golf Club are the views. Ringed by stunning 13,000-foot peaks, the 18-hole, par-70 course is arguably one of the most beautiful in the world. For information on green fees, club rentals, and tee times, call the pro shop at (970) 728-2606. n
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Gondola team works diligently to keep system running for the masses WORDS Emily Shoff IMAGES Ryan Bonneau and Life Feeling Photography
WE TEND TO THINK OF THE GONDOLA LINKING THE TOWNS OF TELLURIDE AND MOUNTAIN VILLAGE AS A WINTER MODE OF TRANSPORT. IN OTHER WORDS, ANOTHER SKI LIFT. But summer ridership has inched up over the past few years. In fact, according to Mountain Village Transit Director Jim Loebe, summer numbers have recently surpassed winter numbers. “Summer tourism has grown in Telluride and Mountain Village,” he says. “People come out for the festivals and to enjoy all of our summer activities. The rise in gondola numbers reflects that.” The nearly 3-mile cable transport has long been a favorite activity for visitors (and locals) since its construction in December of 1996. Since then, there have been more than 44 million passenger trips with the gondola averaging about 2.2 million riders a year. But providing consistent staff to operate the gondola has proved to be challenging. “The hours are long and operators have to stand during most of their shift,” explains Transit Coordinator Lory Britt. To stem staff turnover, the gondola administration launched a number of initiatives. The first was to create Britt’s position. “My primary job,” she says, “is to ensure staff happiness.” The second step was to work with the town to provide more affordable housing. Roughly a quarter of the staff travels over an hour to work. To give employees the option to live closer, they reserved a number of apartments in a complex in Mountain Village. Britt also preserved the popular threeday weekend schedule for everyone.
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“Summer tourism has grown in Telluride and Mountain Village. People come out for the festivals and to enjoy all of our summer activities. The rise in gondola numbers reflects that.” – Jim Loebe
“It’s the perfect counterbalance to four long days,” she explains. “Especially as most of the operators live here because they love the mountains. Giving them three consecutive days gives them time to enjoy adventures outside.” The final step was to make the work atmosphere more fun. To that end, during major summer festivals, like Bluegrass, they host drawings for free tickets. “We want our staff to enjoy the same activities as the guests,” Britt says, “to share in the excitement.” The team works hard to keep the gondola consistently running during the summer months, when storms can descend with sudden ferocity. In fact, during the past decade, it has 58 TELLURIDEStyle.com |
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only had to close a handful of times. Britt credits the gondola’s ability to remain open, to the early adoption of lightning baskets located on every tower. The baskets disperse the energy of a direct hit. Britt also praises the diligence of her staff who work hard during storm season to track weather and to communicate in advance, coordinating backup buses in case the gondola needs to either close or run slowly. “We try to stay ahead of the situation as much as we can, so that things can still run on time,” she says. But Britt is quick to qualify that while it takes a lot of work to maintain the gondola and keep it running in top form, it also takes a fun attitude.
“One of the best parts of this job is meeting all of the guests and getting to share Telluride and Mountain Village with them,” she says. “These are special places.” In this writer’s own time as a gondola rider, I couldn’t agree more. Some of my favorite memories are of floating home in a cabin after a concert or a mountain bike ride, swapping stories with others, while the last remaining rays of light gather in the mountains. Something magical happens in that encapsulated space, as if we are not only suspended in the air but also in time. Add the gondola and its hardworking team to the long list of things to be grateful for living in Telluride. n
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WORLD-CLASS CARE Small-town Telluride has top-notch healers WORDS Suzanne Beranek | IMAGES Melissa Plantz
WORKING IN CONCERT WITH EACH OTHER, OUR TOWN’S HEALERS EACH PERFORM THEIR PART. THEY VALUE ONE ANOTHER’S CONTRIBUTIONS IN HELPING US TO BE WHOLE — INDIVIDUALLY AND AS A COMMUNITY. THE FOLLOWING FIVE PEOPLE ARE JUST A FEW OF OUR LOCAL HEALTH HEROES.
Joshua B. Geetter, MSAOM, LAC; and Judy Godec, MBA PROPRIETORS – MEDICINE RANCH Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the best-seller Eat, Pray, Love, had to travel all the way to Bali to find her master healer. All one needs to do in Telluride is stroll down to the intersection of Pacific and Davis streets and step into Medicine Ranch. There, Joshua Geetter heals through peer-reviewed and proven Oriental medicine that has been refined for more than 3,000 years. Geetter blends acupuncture, Chinese and Western herbology, and bodywork, while applying his two bachelor’s degrees and a degree in Oriental medicine. The yin to Geetter’s yang is his partner, Judy Godec. The duo met in 2011 at a natural medicine conference, and they respect one another immensely. Godec calls Geetter the “best of the best” among the many healers she’s met. And Geetter raves, “Judy is doing some of the most profound women’s health work I’ve ever seen.” The pair is acutely cognizant of the masculine and feminine energies that reside in each of us, and they encourage clients to find balance. Godec believes, “It takes the polarity of the masculine and feminine supporting the best in one another and elevating each other to their highest potential.”
Godec believes women innately understand the intersection of health and beauty. “Women are flowers, and flowers do not avoid being beautiful,” she says. “Adornment like jewelry and skincare is nourishing medicine for the feminine.” Geetter sees the value of this for men, too. “If a man is in front of a priestess, he’s automatically moved toward admiration and respect,” he says. “This includes true adornment, true perfumery.” Geetter reminds us that historically, adornment with jewels, precious metals, clothing, and perfume were medicinal, used specifically for the individual’s elevation. “Today, people often don’t realize that pearls, real botanical perfumes, and internal elixirs serve as medicines. They affect emotions, neurotransmitters, hormones, metabolism, and our overall health,” he says. Godec shares this understanding from her lifelong obsession with beauty, art, the natural world, and design. Her organic skincare line, Venus & Vetiver (V&V), was born out of her
respect for natural elements of health, which began when she lived in Chambéry, France as an 18-year-old. There, she found aromatherapy, herbs, and essential oils alongside modern medicine. Godec’s passion, an MBA, and Geetter helped bring Medicine Ranch to fruition on Christmas Eve, 2015. This healing center harkens back to bygone times when healing sound, touch, taste, and sight resided together. Godec and Geetter handpick plants, crystals, stones, oils, and jewels from the Telluride area and from around the world. “We’re unearthing for modern application the most traditional, time-tested, peer-reviewed, scholarly, and science-based medicines on earth,” Geetter shares. “From the plant, animal, mineral, and fungal kingdoms.” Clients have offered accounts of these earthly products having significant effects on everything from tumors to scars, evidence that the earth, its elements, and people like Godec and Geetter can heal and elevate from head to toe. To reach Medicine Ranch, call (970) 728-6084 or visit acupuncturetelluride.com. TELLURIDEStyle.com |
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Sharon Grundy, MD MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF PRIMARY CARE TELLURIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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haron Grundy learned the value of holistic medicine from her father, a physician, while growing up in Tampa, Fl. She was educated at Tulane, the University of Miami, Louisiana State, and the University of Arizona. Grundy brought her belief in preventative medicine to the Telluride Medical Center in 2001. “I believe the body and mind want to be in a state of homeostasis, and I try to help people get back to that state of balance,” she shares. Grundy attributes her healing success to her collective medical team. “Since moving here 17 years ago, we’ve created a clear path to keeping the community healthy,” she says. “We shifted the practice from predominantly urgent care to a more sustainable community clinic that is a leader in the region.” Grundy’s advice to patients? Eat right, stay active, and find purpose and happiness. To reach Telluride Regional Medical Center, call (970) 728-3848 or visit tellmed.org.
Derek Tuohy, PT, MSPT, MTC, CSCS OWNER BALANCED PHYSICAL THERAPY
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erek Tuohy once served as a physical therapist (PT) and trainer for the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. When one patient (who preferred not to be named in this story) visited Tuohy with knee troubles, it took Tuohy just 15 minutes to diagnose a problem that had eluded the LA Kings’ orthopedic surgeon and other physicians and PTs. They had told the patient the condition was chronic and couldn’t be treated. Tuohy proved otherwise. Tuohy earned his master’s in PT from Thomas Jefferson University and completed his post-graduation work in manual therapy under the esteemed Dr. Stanley Paris at the University of St. Augustine. After receiving his strength and conditioning specialist certification, Tuohy kicked off his PT career in 1999. Tuohy, who specializes in dry needling, manual therapy, and functional-based exercise, advises outdoor athletes: Maintain your level of fitness yearround, and make your training specific to your sport. To reach Balanced Physical Therapy, call (970) 728-8948 or visit balancedtherapytelluride.com.
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Mark Campbell, PT, MSPT, OCS, CMPT OWNER AND PRESIDENT PEAK PERFORMANCE THERAPY
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ark Campbell spent his 20s as a river guide contemplating his next move before physical therapy (PT) resonated. He earned psychology and PT degrees from Colorado State University and the University of Colorado at Boulder, respectively, before becoming board-certified in orthopedics and acquiring specializations in spine evaluation and treatment, vestibular disorders, foot and ankle disorders, pre- and post-operative care, orthotics fabrication, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and trigger point dry needling. Campbell once treated a patient for a work injury and sensed something was off, so he suggested further examination. An X-ray revealed a six-inch blade in the patient’s psoas muscle, a remnant from when the patient had been robbed, stabbed, stitched up, and sent home from the hospital years earlier. “This confirmed the importance of an accurate diagnosis and speaking up, even when risking looking like a fool,” acknowledges Campbell, who attributes his successes to this perspective, as well as luck, great teachers, passion, and hard work. Campbell’s advice? Be healthy in your lifestyle, including exercise, diet, rehabilitation, emotions, and thoughts. n To reach Peak Performance Therapy, call (970) 728-1888 or visit physicaltherapytelluride.com.
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OPERATORS These folks help keep Telluride’s establishments running like well-oiled machines WORDS and IMAGES Cara Pallone
IN THE FOOD SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, IT’S APPARENT IN THE WAY A SERVER PAYS EXTRA ATTENTION TO A TABLE, OR WHEN AN EMPLOYEE HUSTLES TO TAKE ON TASKS THAT AREN’T THEIR OWN. BEHIND THE SCENES, IT’S A CHEF WHO TOILS FOR HOURS IN THE KITCHEN, CREATING AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR GUESTS THEY WILL NEVER EVEN SEE. EVERY ESTABLISHMENT HAS AT LEAST ONE EMPLOYEE WHO GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND; THAT PERSON WHO TAKES PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, IS A TEAM PLAYER, AND MOST IMPORTANT, LOVES WHAT THEY DO. THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW OF OUR LOCAL “SMOOTH OPERATORS.” 64 TELLURIDEStyle.com |
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Amy Moshonas PASTRY CHEF, COSMOPOLITAN RESTAURANT IN TELLURIDE “Amy shines by taking true ‘ownership’ of Cosmo and managing a multitude of diverse tasks, from whipping up an entire breakfast production to receiving large food deliveries to baking some of the best bread you’ll ever taste.” – Chad Scothorn, chef/owner
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my Moshonas is a hidden gem at Cosmopolitan Restaurant in Telluride. Some (especially those with a sweet tooth) might argue she plays one of the most important roles. Moshonas is the pastry chef responsible for the establishment’s exquisite blueberry pie, chocolate cake, beignets, five types of ice cream, sorbets, the infamous Cosmo bread, and more. And she creates this delectable list of desserts and baked goods daily. She is also responsible for whipping up the breakfast buffet for hotel guests (the restaurant is located in the Hotel Columbia). She labors in the kitchen during the very early morning hours, long before any of the front-of-the-house employees arrive. Moshonas and her husband, Jason, live in Lawson Hill. She earned her baking and pastry arts degree from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, and has worked at Cosmo for about three and a half years. “I love what I do because my job is fun. I put on music and start creating pastries. I work with good people, too,” she says. “It’s rewarding to make people happy with food and it feels good to hear positive comments from locals and tourists.”
Gino Gioga SERVER, VILLAGE TABLE IN MOUNTAIN VILLAGE “Gino is a pro, he takes his job seriously and always anticipates our guests’ needs.” – Johnny Gerona, owner
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aving worked at Village Table since it opened in 2003, Gino Gioga knows communication is paramount in delivering good service and keeping a positive attitude. “The goal is to live up to the Telluride experience — to create a comfortable environment so that people will talk about us and return,” he says. The Colorado native first visited the area in 1993 and was later introduced to the Telluride Film Festival. It became an annual event he couldn’t miss, and eventually, he simply stayed. As a waiter, Gioga’s responsibilities include setting up, dinner service, wine sales, and closing. He says the job can bring a little stress when town is full, and that’s when teamwork is most important. But, he loves the hospitality aspect of the job. “In this role, especially in a vacation town, work feels like hosting a party,” he says. “There are people you know, new happy faces, and wine flowing.” Still, when off season rolls around, Gioga is ready for a break. “The biggest reward is turning out to be the off-season vacation time,” he says.
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Colin Baccus GENERAL MANAGER, POACHER’S PUB, MOUNTAIN VILLAGE “Colin treats all customers with the utmost care and he goes the extra mile for everyone. That’s what makes him so special. I get lots of compliments about him from people.” – Adam Singer, owner
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Maria Guadalupe Esquivel LA COCINA DE LUZ, TELLURIDE “When Lupita applied to work for us, I was so happy to have her at La Cocina de Luz. I have really enjoyed and appreciated watching her grow into taking on more responsibility and becoming such a great asset to our business.” – Lucas Price, owner
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he longer Maria “Lupita” Esquivel lives and works in Telluride, the more it grows on her. “It’s a small community; everyone is friendly,” she explains. “I just like the tightness of it and being surrounded by people who know me. I feel like we all care for each other and look out for each other.” Esquivel has been at La Cocina de Luz for four years doing a little bit of everything, from working the counter and cleaning tables to making drinks and running food. Whatever needs to be done. “Except cooking,” she says with a smile. Esquivel moved to Telluride from Zacatecas, Mexico when she was 10. “I fell in love right away,” she remembers. “The more I grow up, the more I like it here. I’m building better relationships and friendships.” She says she also loves La Cocina due to its small but hardworking staff. There is never a time when someone says, “That’s not my job.” “If there’s something that needs to be done, you do it,” she says. “If we all work together, the shift will go smoothly.” She is speaking from experience. The restaurant is one of town’s busiest during the summer months, when there is both outdoor and indoor seating. La Cocina can get pretty hectic, to say the least. How does she handle it? “I just come in mentally prepared,” she says. “When people recognize that I’m a hard worker, it only makes me want to keep going.”
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n his almost two decades working on and off at Poacher’s Pub, Colin Baccus has hustled in all corners of the restaurant, from the kitchen to the bar. He now serves as general manager, but still spends a fair amount of time on the floor. “I still have a passion for cooking and love having a job that allows for me to get my hands dirty now and again,” he says. Teamwork is crucial with such a small staff, and Baccus says it’s what makes the business so successful. For him, it can be as simple as pouring drinks if bartenders are busy or lending a hand in the kitchen if the cooks are slammed. “If the dishes are piling up, that’s where I try to be,” he says. “We think of our team as a family. Maybe a little bit of a dysfunctional family at times, but at the end of the day, it’s all about the people.” That extends beyond staff. He might see a customer once every five years and they’ll remember each other’s names and fun times they had. “Personally,” he says, “I’ve always just tried to be myself with customers.”
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A Play, You Say? BEHIND THE CURTAIN OF TELLURIDE’S BUSTLING SUMMER NIGHTLIFE IS A BELOVED THEATER TRADITION WORDS Suzanne Cheavens IMAGE Sarah Schwab
“‘TIS TIME TO FEAR WHEN TYRANTS SEEM TO KISS.” — PERICLES Telluride’s nightlife offers a sparkling assortment of live music options, places to cozy up with an adult beverage, a glorious array of eateries, and a charming movie theater. And, in the summer, there is Shakespeare. Telluride Theatre’s annual Shakespeare in the Park has become a beloved summer tradition, and is a delightful alternative to prowling the bars. This summer, the company has chosen “Pericles,” a play written in collaboration with a fellow called George Wilkins, who also wrote pamphlets and ran a pub. With its timely subject matter, “Pericles” will prove an invigorating evening. The choice, according to Telluride Theatre’s executive director and play director, Colin Sullivan, makes sense. “Simply, we live in a crazy time and ‘Pericles’ is a crazy play,” Sullivan says. “It’s an epic play that was popular in Shakespeare’s time but it’s also, in some ways, a real mess. There are riddles, pirates, brothels, two shipwrecks, a singing narrator, and two-thirds of the play was actually written by another guy entirely.”
Rising from the Ashes ... The Phoenix Bean “Our Shakespeare happens around you, next to you, through you.” – Colin Sullivan
The most extraordinary aspect of this 28-year-old rite of summer is that the audience is on the Town Park stage with the actors. “It’s a unique experience to actually be part of the action on stage and also looking out over our amazing box canyon as the sun creeps down the valley,” Sullivan explains. “Theater is supposed to remind people of who they are and why they’re there. We’re just lucky with Shakespeare in the Park, because we have the best views.” Seeing any Shakespeare production outdoors hews historically to how The Bard’s plays were originally staged. The Globe Theatre lacked a roof, letting the stars spill into the venue, and shows ran even in winter. Even during Telluride’s summer months, seasoned Shakespeare attendees still know to bring layers, blankets, and to stoke their inner fire with warm spirits from the wellstocked concessions table. Sullivan offers his insight into what makes intimate live theater so enthralling. “In Shakespeare’s day the audience was the truest mix of very rich and very poor folks,” he says. “These were the days when a workman could spend a penny — onefifth of his daily salary — to either have another beer or to stand in the rain for a couple hours to hear Shakespeare’s newest story. That meant the stories had to be truly spectacular.” Sullivan adds that while the Town Park stage is at least out of the rain, the audience expects no less when it comes to the quality of the show. “Our Shakespeare happens around you, next to you, through you,” he says. “Also, there’s local beer. That definitely adds something.” Telluride Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park presents “Pericles” July 21-28 on the Telluride Town Park stage. Wear warm clothes and/or bring a blanket. Concessions available. Tickets at telluridetheatre.org n
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MUST LOVE DOGS Volunteers at Second Chance Humane Society have a unified goal
“These dogs really become a part of your heart.” – Jan Chastain
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WHEN IT COMES TO ANIMAL SHELTERS, IT CAN BE EASY TO GET CAUGHT UP IN THE MAGIC OF A RESCUED ANIMAL AND A LOST HUMAN COMING TOGETHER. BUT IN ORDER TO MAKE THESE MOMENTS A REALITY, A LOT OF PEOPLE WORK HARD BEHIND THE SCENES. RESCUE ANIMALS NEED TRAINING, LOVE, AND MEDICAL CARE. FUNDING IS A NECESSITY, AND SOMEHOW THE ORGANIZATION NEEDS TO CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY. This is where Second Chance Humane Society’s volunteers come into play. People from all walks of life give their time and energy to keep this nonprofit’s operations running smoothly, and its mission of saving animals and promoting the human-animal bond alive. The following profiles feature three of the many volunteers who go above and beyond for the Ridgway-based organization.
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Jan Chastain Profession: Retired clinical social worker Years volunteering with Second Chance: 2.5 Specialties: Dog (and human) trainer extraordinaire, dog walker, special events volunteer
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an Chastain is a true animal advocate. She walks, trains, and gives love to rescue animals, preparing them for their future homes. As Executive Director Kelly Goodin explains, this not only keeps the animals “happier and healthier during their stay with us, but makes them more adoptable, therefore increasing turnover and allowing us to rescue more pets.” Second Chance takes its commitment to abandoned animals one step further, which is something Chastain can truly get behind. Her specialty is training dogs who have behavioral
challenges. For Chastain, who’s a retired social worker, these animals pose the greatest challenges but the work is the most rewarding. “These dogs really become part of your heart. Some of the long-term dogs really take an extra amount of time to overcome fear,” explains Chastain. “That’s the most challenging and that’s what I feel called to do. They’ve been abandoned and they have a long road ahead.” When she’s not training, rehabilitating, and exercising the dogs, Chastain coaches incoming volunteers on how to do the same.
Rachel Lackey Profession: Teacher at Telluride Elementary School Years volunteering with Second Chance: 3 Specialties: Facilitator for Pets Turning Pages and Loving Pets programs, spay and neuter clinic volunteer
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s a teacher, Rachel Lackey is Second Chance’s ground zero for cultivating the dog-to-kid connection. She brought the organization’s Pets Turning Pages program into Telluride Elementary School and has helped facilitate it ever since. Lackey’s watched as the dog therapy reading program has transformed dog-wary kids into animal lovers and skittish rescue pups into socialized companions. “Read to a dog day” is the most popular day of the week in her class. “Students are more relaxed,” explains Lackey.
“Sometimes the child picks out the book and sometimes the dog does.” “Go, Dog. Go!” is a universal favorite. The program improves the students’ reading ability, increases their confidence, and strengthens the human-animal bond. Lackey is also involved with the Loving Pets curriculum, which brings lessons on human and pet interaction into the school. “It makes me a happier person,” she says. “The animals have nothing to give but love.”
David Guenther Profession: Retired program manager in engineering Years volunteering with Second Chance: 7 Specialties: Second Chance Thrift Store electronics expert
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ust as Second Chance works to find a forever home for rescued animals, the organization’s thrift stores match people’s needs with everything from discarded toasters to down jackets. This connection wouldn’t happen without David Guenther. Every donated electronic must go through what Executive Director Kelly Goodin calls, the “Dave test.” “My background and aptitude allow me to understand how an electronic device works,” explains Guenther. “My professional experience trained my mind to troubleshoot and solve problems, which helps when technology needs a guiding hand.” 74 TELLURIDEStyle.com |
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In 2017 alone, the electronics department raised just shy of $17,000 for animal care services and programs, while the thrift stores as a whole generate almost 70 percent of Second Chance’s operating revenue. This wouldn’t be possible without Guenther’s technical knowledge and critical eye. “Dave’s volunteer support for Second Chance makes it possible for us to sell significantly more electronics,” Goodin says. “Meanwhile, electronics that do not pass the ‘Dave test’ are able to be recycled and kept out of the landfill.” To volunteer, email volunteer@adoptmountainpets.org or call (970) 626-2273.
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-1SEE FOREVER CABIN 107 - Mountain Village Newly remodeled 3-bed cabin takes in mountain & sunset views with convenience to gondola & skiing. Ski valet, spa, pool & more. $1,425,000 furnished
-2123 SAN JOAQUIN ROAD - Mountain Village Enjoy great ski access & convenience to the gondola from this 5-bed residence with fantastic views & a private setting next to open space. $4,300,000 furnished
-3LOT P3 - Idarado With almost 200 ft of river frontage, this 1.22-acre lot is a very rare find. Just minutes from town with sweeping valley views & great privacy. $1,750,000
-4182 QUAKEY LANE - Ski Ranches Set on 2.37 hilltop acres, this 4-bed home with 1-bed guest house enjoys staggering views from every room. Quick access to skiing & Telluride. $2,495,000
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Telluride Green Room Telluride Angler The Telluride Toggery Two Skirts Tweed Interiors
Bohe m i a n C h i c “Scorpion Wrap Dress” by For Love and Lemons New Location 236 West Colorado Avenue On Elks Park (970) 728.9316
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AZADI FINE RUGS Inspired by two centuries of service and tradition. Fine Rugs Since 1790! Telluride - Scottsdale - Sedona Sedona Navajo - Jackson Hole (970) 728.4620 azadifinerugs.com
BOOTDOCTORS We are committed to giving our customers the best personalized experience to fully enjoy the outdoors we love. Three convenient locations in Mountain Village and the town of Telluride.
Your Premier KOHLER® Showroom DAHL MONTROSE
650 Mountain Village Blvd.
1133 N. TOWNSEND AVE. 238 Oak St. • 213 W. Colorado Ave. MONTROSE, COS.81401 800.542.3245 (970) 728.8954 • BootDoctors.com www.dahldesign.com
DAHL OF MONTROSE Visit our premier Kohler showroom. 1133 N. Townsend Ave. Montrose (800) 542.3245 dahldesignmontrose.com
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CashmereRED CashmereRED is a Scottish Cashmere Company Dedicated to Good Innovation We are committed to knitting integrity into each piece from the field to home. 221 E. Colorado Ave (970) 728. 8088
Art For Home and Self Spring Quartet by Marshall Noice • Jewelry by AaronHenry Designs 970.728.3355 • 171 S. Pine St. Telluride • lustregallery.com
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LUSTRE, AN ARTISAN GALLERY Expressions of beauty in fine art, jewelry, and home furnishings. 171 S. Pine St. (970) 728.3355 lustregallery.com
DOWN TO EARTH Keeping Telluride hip since 1995! Women's and Men’s clothing store with a bohemian and chic flair. Ranging in everything from cashmere tops to leather jackets, graphic tees, and various shoes/accessories, we have something for everyone! Stop by our new store location on the side of Elks Park. New Location 236 West Colorado Avenue On Elks Park (970) 728.9316
THE MARKET AT TELLURIDE AND MOUNTAIN VILLAGE A Full-Service Conventional and Natural Foods Market. Open 7am - 9pm daily 157 South Fir (Pacific and Fir) • (970) 728-6500 Mountain Village Town Hall Plaza • (970) 728-6500
LUXWEST INTERIORS LuxWest works from the client’s perspective, participating in all phases of the design process from concept to completion on elegant residences, durable vacation rental properties, and commercial projects. As Telluride’s premiere interior design and furnishing company, we simplify the task of helping you create the luxurious residence you’ve always dreamed of. Visit us on Main Street in Telluride to see what we can do for you! 327 E. Colorado Ave. (970) 728.8238 luxwest.com
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CANNABIS Higher standards. Higher class. Higher living. Open everyday from 8am-9pm 112 Village Square West, Ste 110 Ridgway 970-626-4009 rockymountaincannabis.com
SCARPE Scarpe is a Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s boutique housing an impeccably curated collection of merchandise ranging from handcrafted Parisian toys, to handmade Italian leather goods. A place the whole family can find everything they need to complete their wordrobe. Located kitty-corner to the Post Office, one block off Main Street. 250 E. Pacific Ave. (970) 728.1513 shopscarpe.com
SAGE HOUSE DESIGNS New home interiors boutique showcases the fresh style and design expertise of Sage House Designs. Services including hardscape finish selection, furniture, custom upholstery, lighting, window coverings, rugs, linens, and more. 220 E. Colorado Ave. (817) 909-3959 sagehousedesigns.com
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Shopping, Galleries, & Home TELLURIDE GREEN ROOM Recreational & medical cannabis center. Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. 250 S. Fir St. (970) 728.7999
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TELLURIDE ANGLER Telluride Angler is one of the premier & MEDICAL CANNABIS CENTER fly shopsRECREATIONAL in the West and dealer for our sport’s finest brands: Scott, Sage, Loomis, 250Abel, SOUTH STREET Ross, Hatch,FIR Nautilus, Simms, 728-7999 OPEN 11 AM – 7 PM Patagonia, Rio, Scientific Anglers, Fishpond ONE BLOCK EAST OF THE TELLURIDE GONDOLA STATION and more. Whether shopping for a new rod or in need some hot flies, our friendly, knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you. (800) 831.6230 tellurideoutside.com
TWO SKIRTS A luxury women’s clothing specialty store featuring designer collections of cashmere, denim, and dresses. 127 W. Colorado Ave. (970) 728.6828 twoskirts.com
THE TELLURIDE TOGGERY Welcome to The Telluride Toggery. Fine clothes for mountain folk. We are Telluride’s longest standing retail store since 1972, carrying apparel, shoes and accessories for men, women and children, as well as housewares. 109 East Colorado Ave. (970) 728.3338 thetelluridetoggery.com
TWEED INTERIORS Tweed Interiors is a full service interior design studio and boutique located in downtown Telluride. Tweed specializes in remodels + new construction, custom furnishings, finish selection, lighting, paint + fabric, upholstery, window treatments, artwork, and accessories. 151 S. Pine St. (970) 728.8186 tweedinteriors.com
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The Telluride Toggery Locally owned and operated for 46 years
Select men’s and women’s styles from: Free People • Johnny Was • Frye Boots • Ugg • Sorel • Bogs Boots • Levi • Teva Michael Stars • Lucky Brand • Mod-O-Doc • Mavi Jeans • Smartwool Pendleton Blankets & Accessories • Wooden Ships Sweaters • Birkenstock
Vintage Retro Brand Telluride Apparel Exclusive at the Toggery Check out our Children’s Corner offering a selection of leggings, jeans, dresses, pajamas, socks, sunhats and summer shoes for infant -12
(970) 728-3338 l www.thetelluridetoggery.com l Open Daily 9am-9pm
Fine clothes for men, women, and children
IN CLOSING
TEACHING WITH TENDERNESS Paraprofessional Erika Despres taps intuition and patience WORDS Amy M. Peters | IMAGE Melissa Plantz
THE PATH THAT LED ERIKA DESPRES TO HER CURRENT ROLE ISN'T WITHOUT A FEW TWISTS AND TURNS. “Erika is an absolute miracle worker when it “I say I joined the circus when I was 18,” jokes Despres. “But really, I was offered a con- comes to her work,” enthuses Garlick. “She communicates in a unique way with her students and tract to skate with the Ice Capades.” Now 46 and in her third year of teaching at has an incredible work ethic.” Mo Hanna, seventh-grade language arts Telluride Middle/High School, Despres has gone and social studies teacher, also once served from professional ice skater to paraprofessional. Despres moved to Telluride from Maine four as a paraprofessional and insists they are the years ago when her husband, Jeff Yingling, was epitome of unsung heroes because there is hired as the director of the freestyle moguls pro- little training and a lot of responsibility in the gram for the Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club position. “Paras have to modify on the fly,” explains (TSSC). Having been a pro skater for 15 years, Hanna. “In Erika's case, she is busy helping stuDespres began teaching the sport for TSSC. dents complete work and At the time, her youngdealing with social and emoest daughter was in kindertional issues as they arise garten and Despres was able “What these kids at the same time. She is so to spend time volunteering intuitive and she approaches in the classroom. Teachers need most is time each student as an individencouraged her to become and attention.” ual, giving them exactly what more involved in the school, they need to succeed.” and she took their sugges– Erika Despres Despres feels that the bigtions to heart. When her gest challenge of her work is family returned to Maine in its fast pace. the summers, she began tak“The challenge is being there completely for ing online courses to gain teaching credentials. Today, Despres works with many different one student when the bell just rang but your students. But until recently, she was paired with previous student completely had a meltdown,” a single student who is on the autism spectrum. she says, adding that the reward is resolving that She spent time with him coloring, playing games, meltdown. Progress for special education students, and reading in the "sensory room," as well as Despres says, must be measured over a long accompanying him to other classes. “Part of a student’s goal is to be in the class- period of time so she focuses on the smaller, room among other students even though that weekly strides that her students accomplish. “We might not see much progress from a doesn’t always work,” explains Despres. “I’m a support for the student to be successful in the student for a year, and then everything you try teacher’s classroom. My goal could be as simple to work towards in that year all of a sudden just somehow works,” explains Despres. as getting a student to the classroom.” Ultimately, Despres points to patience as the Sue Garlick, THS special education teacher and case manager, says that “paraprofessional” is key virtue for any paraprofessional. “What these kids need most,” she says, “is a catch-all job in special education that is molded time and attention.” n to meet the individual needs of each student. 89 TELLURIDEStyle.com |
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adamS way, MounTain Village
Distinctive single-level condo with three large bedrooms, a separate dining room, multiple decks and spectacular views of the box canyon. Offered at $1,995,000
Exceptional home of reclaimed timber and stone near the golf course. Four bedrooms, five full baths, a large yard and breath-taking views. Offered at $3,695,000
SunShine Ridge, Telluride
StevenS dRive, MounTain Village
• BBA (Accounting) Univ. of Texas 1986 Beautiful home in one of the most spectacular mountain settings Luxurious residence of five bedrooms and four baths with a wonderful master, second living area and large entertainment bar off the kitchen. imaginable. Three bedrooms, three baths, two living areas, 11 acres. • MBA (Finance) Univ. of Texas 1994 Offered at $4,250,000 Offered at $1,780,000 • Certified Public Accountant 1991
Experience:
• Five years accounting experience • Nine years business development & marketing for Fortune 50 company • Fourteen years Telluride real estate experience
Telluride Association of Realtors • Realtor of the Year 2013 • President 2012-2013 • Board of Directors 2008-2013
970.708.4999 137 W. Colorado Avenue Telluride, Colorado 81435 TellurideRealEstateForSale.com
Stewart.Seeligson@SothebysRealty.com
Three outstanding 35-acre lots with tremendous views of Sunshine Mountain, Wilson Peak, Whipple Mountain and the Sneffels Range. Lots 1 and 2 offered at $1,950,000, Lot 3 offered at $1,750,000
A classic log home with five bedrooms and four and one half baths. Beautiful views, easy ski access and walking distance to the gondola. Offered at $4,275,000