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WEEKEND FORECAST
Winter Park Resort Snow Report: Total Snowfall for season 295” Weekend looking snowy Friday and Saturday and clearing out Sunday. More end of next week.
PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS: Grand County officials and staff discussed potential impacts of COVID-19 in a workshop on Tuesday afternoon. Page 2
UTVS HIT THE ROAD:
The Fraser Board of Trustees unanimously vote in support of allowing Utility Terrain Vehicles on town streets and alleys. Page 4
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A LIFETIME OF RECREATION:
Keith Sanders has figured out the secret to mixing business with a passion for the outdoors. Page 14
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Concern continues to grow locally and across the state over the spread of the coronavirus
his past Tuesday saw Grand County officials workshopping about “pandemic preparedness” at the exact time that Colorado Governor Jared Polis declared a state of emergency. A scare just one week ago had a patient (falsely) suspected of having the coronavirus transported from Grand County to Denver on the same day that the state’s first positive case was confirmed out of neighboring Summit County. Middle Park Health has cancelled its annual Kremmling Health Fair. 60 students were absent from West Grand schools on Monday. And headlines in the past week have suggested that coronavirus fears are expected to impact the mountain resort economies (skyhinews.com), a travel ban will inevitably hit the US (zdnet. com), Colorado’s climate could slow the spread of the disease (denverpost. com), a key testing component is in short supply (usatoday.com), the IRS may extend the tax filing deadline (nytimes.com), and-- on International Women’s Day-- that coronavirus is “heaping more unpaid labor on women” (independent.co.uk). It seems like a chaotic free-for-all. But what do we actually know? What are the real numbers? What steps are our leaders taking? What are the longerterm impacts on our individual, societal, and economic health? And what can we do to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe? In truth, the answers to these questions and most of the others being asked about coronavirus do not have a simple or immediate answer. The answers will change as more information is gained. And the information will shift as greater understandings are reached. Where Colorado stands What is known is that, as of the time of production, early Wednesday, March 11, there were over 1,000 confirmed cases in the US and 17 confirmed cases in Colorado. Governor Polis did declare a state of emergency mere hours ago, to remain in effect for 30 days. According to Brene Belew-LaDue,
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impact may therefore be less than feared. Commissioner Merrit Linke indicated that sales tax was a relatively small percentage of the County’s overall revenue. And Fraser Town Manager Jeff Durbin indicated that it was a much larger percentage for towns. He noted that, with sales tax accounting for 75% of Fraser’s revenue, their town board was already discussing which large capital projects could be postponed in case of a revenue shortfall, rather than redoing their budget. Commissioners Linke, Kris Manguso, and Rich Cimino determined that this would be an appropriate course of action for the County as well. Grand County Public Health Director, this declaration permits the Colorado Department of Health and Environment to expand testing criteria, testing availability, and lab processing; open alternative care centers; implement quarantine procedures; requisition necessary supplies; and possibly qualify for future federal reimbursements. The declaration also requests policy direction that could grant paid sick leave to workers in high risk jobs, such as food handling, hospitality, child care, health care and education if they have signs of respiratory illness and miss work for testing (a one to three day turnaround time), and for potential unemployment insurance and wage replacement for patients who test positive for the disease. He has asked private employers to voluntarily offer paid sick leave. And he has asked that insurance providers waive co-pays, deductibles, coinsurance and costsharing for those seeking COVID-19 testing. Where Grand County Stands At its regular meeting on Tuesday, the Grand County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the applicability of current policies, such as those for temporary closure of County facilities, reduction or suspension of County facilities, and the snow closure procedure. An afternoon
workshop was held where the Board, numerous staff, and a few community members considered how to make financial decisions and managing decisions around the coronavirus issue. Under the first agenda item, County Manager Kate McIntire requested that department heads complete a survey about their estimated financial needs, including supply costs and staff time, for preparation and response to a local coronavirus outbreak. The County will then order supplies through a singlepoint ordering system, in order to track coronavirus-related monies in the case of future reimbursements. McIntire further initiated conversation about the potential impact on the County’s 2020 budget, if a decrease in tourism were to mean a decrease in sales tax revenues from now until the end of May. Numbers were discussed and Commissioners seemed to favor an extreme estimation, looking at what a 30% decrease from 2019 sales tax figures would look like. While this was evaluated to be about a $600,000 loss by Finance Director Curtis Lange, McIntire noted that “we budgeted a 7% increase over 2019 and have so far recorded a 35% increase. This adds some resilience in our budget for when things like this happen.” DiAnn Butler, Community Development Director, also pointed out that we’re headed into the slowest tourist season and that they
In the latter part of the meeting, McIntire introduced some resources for cooperative management planning, presenting a tiered response guide modeled after one from Fountain Colorado, and a sick-day policy adapted from Routt County. After discussion of the tiered plan, Commissioners and management agreed that the County is now in a Tier II stage, indicated by a statewide concern, with multiple confirmed in-state cases. Specific Tier II response calls for widespread attention to hygiene and sanitation in the workplace, “trial teleworking and staggered shifts authorized,” social distancing, minimizing of outside meeting attendance and internal meetings, that high-risk employees should work from home, and that sick employees stay at home. Community members are encouraged to do as much government business online or over the phone as possible. Many tasks, such as driver’s license renewal, can often be done through the appropriate County or State websites. Check there before visiting public offices. Phase III would be triggered by multiple cases of sustained infection in Grand County. Employees would be directed to stay home if they or a family member exhibits symptoms. In-person meetings or events will be eliminated. Additional options for remote work See COVID - 19, page 5
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Night Skiing at Granby Ranch
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his Saturday, the lights will come on and the lifts will turn for the final in a series of night events at Granby Ranch. Greg Finch, Chief Operating Officer, said, “We have had a great season and are hoping to finish strong.” Finch said, “Granby Ranch is not just turning on the lights for night skiing, we like to make it a celebration”. The is the fourth and final night skiing event and will light up with live music, food and s’mores by the fire in a familyfriendly, fun environment, and of course, there’ll be skiing and riding, too. “We want to make it a real event people will want to come out for”, said Finch. “We can do things larger resorts cannot do and we are really going to try to take advantage of that at every opportunity.” Night skiing offers a unique perspective on the resort lifestyle. The twinkle of lights off in the distance, the sparkle of snow illuminated by the lights of the mountain and the misty shadows with every turn create an almost magical experience. And if you get there for the first chair of the night, you can usually soak up the beauty of a rocky mountain sunset like no other. “Granby Ranch has the perfect terrain for night skiing”, according to Finch. The night is more of an event than just a few runs on the hill. Granby Ranch closes the East Mountain at 4pm and grooms Easy Money, the blue trail that follows the path of the Quickdraw Express chairlift down to the base area.
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great season.” Adding, “our night skiing events have been exciting and fun for the whole family.” The lift ticket price for night skiing is just $20 – making it very accessible for entire families to come out for a fun evening of skiing. “As a mom of three little ones, I love the price point.” Granby Ranch is the only alpine skiing resort in Grand County that has night skiing. “Night skiing is totally different,” Finch said. “It’s exciting! The mountain is lit up, but it isn’t like skiing in the daytime. It is something you have to experience for yourself.”
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The East Mountain offers some blue and green options and a couple of terrain park features that make it a great experience for the whole family. Plus the Granby Ranch Grill features a burger and beer special, live music and a full bar during the event. Finch added, “Fresh tracks under the lights, live music, some great food and s’mores by the fire, sounds like a fun time”, adding, “it’s a time when being ON the lift is as almost as good as skiing down. It’s just you and the night sky. The only noise you hear is the singing of the lift cable and the swish of a skier making turns down below.”
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ith daylight savings in full swing, the days are starting to lengthen and we are getting outside more and more. With warmer, longer days, the snow is starting to melt, and the remnants of a long winter are starting to show. While you are out on a walk, please bring a small bag and pick up any trash you spot along the way - it’s
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Municipal Beat: Fraser Boar d of Trustees by Casey Malon I Winter Park Times
t their March 4 regular meeting, all board members were present as they worked through a number of agenda items. East Grand Fire Impact Fees East Grand Fire Protection District #4 Chief Todd Holzwarth appeared to request approval of new Impact Fees. Conducted every five years, as per the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the town, the Impact Fee Nexus Study was prepared by Denver-based firm, Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS). The study recommended the fees change from $483 per residential housing unit to $632; and nonresidential fees would go from $0.268 to $0.28 per square foot (sf). The Town had received one letter, from developer Clark Lipscomb of Cornerstone Holdings. Town Clerk Antoinette McVeigh read the letter into the record. In his letter, Lipscomb expressed concern with the increases proposed, citing they contributed to the lack of affordability in new construction and can have dire implications for price-sensitive projects. Impact Fees are paid on all new construction. The one-time fee collected is used solely for capital equipment and improvements by the Fire District. Trustee Andy Miller asked, “Is there any thought of using a square foot (instead of flat rate) measurement for residential?” Holzwarth explained the residential fee is set up to collect on a per unit basis, whether a ‘mcmansion’ or small condo. He added that the Town (who collect the fees during the Building Permit process) had the option to waive fees for affordable/attainable housing projects. The trustees determined they needed a more thorough review of the Nexus Study and continued the hearing to the next meeting on March 18th. Fraser Housing Authority The trustees next discussed creation of the Fraser Housing Authority (FHA). Modeling documents utilized by other towns, staff created Resolution 202003-01, creating the FHA, Bylaws and a Certificate of the Creation of the FHA. They had also secured the required minimum of 25 signatures on a petition needed to form the FHA.
Town Manager Jeff Durbin had requested the town’s attorney, Rod McGowan, review the documents. Prior to that night’s meeting, McGowan suggested language be revised as it pertained to the governing body. Changes had not yet been made to the Board packet. “Keeping politics out was the goal,” said Durbin. He confirmed the intent was to have members of The Town’s Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) serve as the governing body, making recommendations to the Board. The hearing was continued to the next meeting to allow for revisions to be made. Utility Terrain Vehicles approved to use Town roads Ordinance 477, an ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the Town’s Code establishing regulations to authorize operation of UTVs on Town streets and alleys next came before the trustees for approval. “It’s pretty straightforward, we tried to keep it simple,” said Durbin. The work had been done based on direction received at the last meeting. “If it looks and acts like a car, it is subject to the same rules as a motor vehicle.” Trustee Ryan Barwick, owner of Grand Adventures, commented on the measurement standards included in the language. While not the norm, some UTVs in the available market could exceed the width or weight specified in the Ordinance. “I don’t know if you want to be in the measuring game,” he cautioned. Police Chief Glen Trainor said he’d used language from the state of Wisconsin’s requirements when contributing wording to the documents. “I don’t know that we really need that,” he said. The regulations defined that authorized UTVs must have a steering wheel, a tail light, brake light, two headlights and side reflectors, foot pedals for braking and acceleration, seat belts for each occupant, a horn or other audible warning device, rear-view mirror and a roll bar. The definition excludes vehicles such as snowmobiles, golf carts, ATVs (those you can straddle) and any vehicles with
tracks, skis or skids. Additionally, vehicles will have to be currently registered with CPW, operated by a licensed driver and possess liability insurance. Passengers under the age of 16 must wear helmets. The trustees approved Ordinance 477, with language regarding width and weight restrictions removed, unanimously. Fraser Deed Restriction Program Manager Durbin next presented the trustees with documents outlining program Eligibility Criteria, the Deed Restriction Agreement and Exhibits, Purchase and Subordination Agreements, and maps of the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District and East Grand Fire Protection District #4 boundaries. Durbin said the town attorneys for the towns of Fraser and Winter Park, Rod McGowan and Kendra Carberry, had worked closely on the language, much of which was taken from the Town of Vail’s InDeed Program. “I want to give credit to Vail. I think we are in good shape,” he said, adding, ”this has gone out to four financial institutions interested in working with us.” Durbin also noted, “We are going to see some evolution over time. Ultimately, you will start seeing these in completed form with recommendations for approval,” said Durbin. Trustee Katie Soles said she had suggestions for revisions which included defining the referenced ‘upper Fraser Valley’ boundary and crafting a scale to weight applications, based on factors to be determined. “In terms of who can live in the dwelling: there’s people that live in Fraser, work in Hot Sulphur Springs or Grand Lake. Do we say ‘work in Grand County’?”, she asked. Trustee Barwick said, “The goal is to house the local workforce.” Trustee Miller agreed, saying, “These people benefit the economy.” Mayor Philip Vandernail said, “I think this should be focused on the local workforce.”
“They are two separate things,” said Soles. “Who the people are living in the home and where they are working.” She pointed out these were factors that could be weighted in the application process. Soles also questioned what happens when someone who initially qualified for the program drops below the 30 hour/week threshold, retires, becomes disabled or changes job location. “People should be allowed to stay in their own home.” Durbin suggested, “Maybe start small. Start with the property and job needs to be in Fraser and see how it goes. It is easy to start small and grow bigger.” “These are long term things,” said Miller. “We have got to grab the houses when they are available.” “I agree we should start smaller,” said Barwick, adding, “live & work in Fraser is too restrictive. If someone gets a better job in Granby, they shouldn’t be punished. At the moment, it should be Winter Park and Fraser - I think you have to do the valley.” Durbin told the trustees that Winter Park was still working on their program. Their plan is for properties located within Winter Park town limits and employment is still to be defined, but could be Winter Park, Fraser and extend as far as Tabernash. “You could set this up as the job and property in the Fraser Valley,” said Durbin. Each application could involve an element of negotiation and EDAC will work with direction provided by the trustees. “No matter what, they’ll be coming home to Fraser,” said Soles. “There is still that benefit.” Acknowledging there are still many details to work out, the trustees agreed to have a workshop with the EDAC to talk through them, likely after the members are reappointed in April.
Fraser Board of Trustee meetings are held the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm and are open to the public. To learn more, visit frasercolorado.com.
“Our last conversation was to focus on the valley,” said Barwick.
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County discusses Coronavirus (Covid-19) continued from page 2 will be explored, to the extent possible, and heightened sanitation and personal protection procedures will be enacted. Phase IV would mark the “full implementation of a response plan,” at such time that schools are shut down and regional social spacing is recommended by Public Health, or whenever deemed “to be in the best interest of the organization and/or community.” County buildings would be minimally staffed with no public access. Teleworking options and staggered shift work is maximized, with only essential services ongoing, unless provided remotely. And an Incident Command may be set up and coordinated with County authorities. Finally, in the event of a quarantine Grand County Public health would guide “cancellation of public events, quarantine processes and procedures, et cetera.”Belew-LaDue advises that most direction is expected to come from the State as to which government services would remain imperative, which mandates may be loosened or adapted, and which services may be considered non-essential during various stages of emergency response. Concerned discussion was had about pay, especially for new employees who may not have banked sick days or don’t yet have access to them. The offered policy from Routt County would see people using their sick days first, then vacation days, then possible sick bank days. County Clerk and Recorder Sara Rosene noted she would still worry that sick employees would come to work if they were trying to protect those paid days for future dates. Exchange went around as some seemed to suggest asking for sick bank donations while others, like Allen Pullium of Grand County EMS, advocated for “just paying sick employees as if they were at work.” Linke suggested loosening the policy for the next four weeks. HR Director Colleen Reynolds indicated at one point that there had not been enough guidance on the topic. And McIntire stated that “The BOCC is telling you today to do what you need to do in your departments to manage this pandemic.” On Wednesday (after this edition went to print) Public Health and the Office of Emergency Management met with other emergency response planners, such as law enforcement, fire protection, and school officials, for a “table top exercise” to formulate a continuity for public health planning and operations. The goal of the meeting, according to Belew-LaDue was to “create a pandemic response to protect the health of residents of Grand County, protect the health of responders, and protect those who may need extra help with evacuation, et cetera.” Where the Schools stand So far, neither the West nor East Grand School Districts have announced any
overt worry over the disease. West Grand officials have not expressed particular concern over the high number of student absences this week. And health professionals seem to support the conservative response. Belew-LaDue stated that “kids have proven to be remarkably resilient to the disease.” And Dr. Wisner of Middle Park Health explained that “We have been diagnosing more influenza A and B this year, which has likely led to more student absences. Clinic-wide we do not think that overall we have seen more illnesses, but more have been influenza. Certainly, the outbreak in November that caused the closure of the school was an anomaly likely caused by a virus that spread particularly easily and hit several other communities statewide.” He goes on to say, “I have the sense that the community is being more vigilant about keeping/sending kids home from school if they have fevers or symptoms of illness. In the last week the scare over COVID-19 has brought more people into the clinic with upper respiratory symptoms and fever and we are now testing more people for influenza. In the past we might not have tested for influenza if they are outside of the treatment window (the first 48 hours of symptoms). I think that with the publicity and sensationalism that we have seen over COVID-19, people are hyper-vigilant about symptoms that may not have led them into the clinic or to keep their kids home from school in years past.” Where we stand That extra caution is certainly being encouraged by emergency and health personnel alike. Again, the best actions for preventing transmission of the virus are diligent hygiene practices, such as washing hands frequently with soap and water, regular cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces, avoidance of those who are showing signs of flu, and avoiding close or unnecessary contact with others when you are sick. Belew-LaDue and other experts point out that wearing masks is unlikely to protect from the disease, though it could help those already infected from spreading the disease. Bacteria are transmitted most often when we touch our own faces, mouths, noses, and eyes. She especially discourages the purchasing of N95 respirator masks. “Even health care workers must be fit-tested, a 15-minute process, to ensure that bacteria isn’t getting in.” These masks are in low supply since the outbreak of COVID-19, and they are required for responders and health care workers that cannot avoid close contact with those showing symptoms of illness. She says that wearing disposable or regular cleaning gloves may help and that regular cleaning products, such as Clorox and Lysol, can be effective agents if used as directed.
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We’re going to have to face it
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ow that it’s here we are going to have to face it. COVID-19, which causes the Coronavirus (CV) has apparently been traced to social situations in Aspen and if any of those people doubled dipped their chips or handled the escalator banister we could all get the bug. Especially if we touch our faces, which we all do. “We are aware of a confirmed COVID-19 case in Australia with ties to the Aspen community. One woman in her 20s who was visiting Aspen returned home to Australia earlier this week, where she tested positive for COVID-19,” says a dispatch from the state health department. I don’t know about you but I have
been taking extra precautions to avoid CV but it’s really the other guy I’m worried about. Resorts are global melting pots … great place to meet people and heir faces. Over the decades living the resort life I have been exposed to and exposed myself to quite a variety of humanity from all over the globe.
high-risk resort experiences this past weekend. First I went to the movies where I opened the door, bought a ticket, bought popcorn and touched my face. I did wipe down my theater seat with a bleach wipe but just after that a fat dude wiped past me with his butt in my face while he headed for his seat. I need bleach mist!
It’s only natural that they bring with them their pathogens, poxes and plagues. We do they same when we visit exotic foreign locations and start touching our faces. (I just touched my face … my nose was itchy). Did you know that we all have face mites? Disgusting but true.
After that I went into the hottest zone of all—the bowling alley. I washed my hands first, picked out a couple of fourteen-pound balls and wiped them down with a fresh bleach wipe. I looked around and I realized it was hopeless to resist. I probably should have just picked up those heavy balls and wiped them across my forehead face mites because the results would likely be the same.
A friend of mine just told me that CV is a “hoax, overblown by the media.” Then she touched her face. CV is special. It’s highly contagious, obviously. Li Wenliang, the 34-yearold Chinese doctor that blew the whistle on it in China is dead and even the Pope apparently has a “cold.” A quarter of Italy’s population is on lock down and they just cancelled South by Southwest. I don’t think it’s a hoax. So what am I doing? I’m leaving for Mexico through DIA today, of course. I’m headed for Tulum, the heart of Corona Country (CC). It’s got to be safer than living the resort life. Despite mostly laying low in my bungalow lately I did partake in a few
The runny-nosed kids in the adjacent alley were eating pizza, chicken wings and hot pretzels. The whole family was. And then those same kids were handling all the balls coming out of the ball dispenser. There was no avoiding sharing those droplets that the CDC keeps talking about. Later I went to another hot zone, the supermarket. Just to remind me that there were people in the store from all over I heard several different languages from all around the world and several domestic accents from different regions of the US. The produce section is probably the scariest part of the market but the whole store has potential to foster
fester. Who hasn’t picked up and rejected a melon, a tomato or red hot chili pepper? Everyone does it and in resort markets those grubby fingers come from far and wide and have touched all kinds of exotic faces. You could launch a worldwide epidemic from any high-end resort market in the country. They say the best thing to do to keep from getting CV is to be young, stay back from people and to wash your hands like a surgeon and not touch your face. That’s hard to do if you ride the gondola. Luckily for most resort dwellers we have been exposed to all kinds of drastic parasites and germs already and they have helped us build strength and fortitude. That which does not kill us surely makes us stronger. If that’s true the least hygienic among us is the safest. We mountain people are generally in better shape than those down the hill so maybe we will spread but survive CV. If it’s already swishing around the Aspen social scene we can be sure that money alone provides no protection.
Despite waiting for Mother Nature to sneeze off half the human race at any moment, Steve Skinner wishes you well and will hopefully toast your health with a cold Corona on the shores of CC. Reach him at nigel@ sopris.net.
Peter Heller and “The River” Come to River Run
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uthor Peter Heller’s scheduled March 13th and 14th appearances in Grand County are a homecoming, of sorts, given his network of friends here and the county’s cameo appearances in several of his bestselling novels. “Pete is just a delight to have around,” said longtime Heller friend Becky Arnold of Tabernash, 80, who first met Heller when her son brought his kayaking buddy home from Dartmouth back in the early 1980s. Arnold remembers her son’s friend staying for three months, and the writer eventually moved to Colorado to pursue the adventurous life he craved: “He used to do so much adventure writing, and I remember he once said he decided to write novels because he was tired of knowing how the story ended.” “The River,” a national bestseller and Edgar Award Best Novel nominee published by Knopf, is the story of two college students on a Canadian wilderness
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canoe trip–a gripping tale of a friendship tested by fire, white water, and violence. It’s the fourth novel by Heller, a longtime contributor to NPR, and a former contributing editor at Outside Magazine, Men’s Journal, and National Geographic Adventure. He also is the author of four books of literary nonfiction. The New York Times described “The River” as “vivid and engaging … A suspenseful tale told with glorious drama and lyrical flair.” Jack, one of the novel’s two lead characters, bears some resemblance to Heller himself. Although Heller grew up in
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Brooklyn and lives parttime in Denver, he often visits friends in Grand County, including Arnold. The fictional Jack grew up in Grand County and, like Heller, is an expert paddler and outdoorsman. Throughout the novel Jack name-checks local landmarks such as Devil’s Thumb, Tabernash Tavern, and the Granby Public Library. Likewise, in Heller’s first novel, “The Dog Stars,” his main character Hig lives with his dog at a barricaded Erie airport and flies his 1956 Cessna 182 over the post-apocalyptic landscape of Winter Park and the Fraser Valley. Heller will do a 30-minute interview starting at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 13,
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on community radio station KFFR (88.3 FM). The public event from 6-7:30 p.m. that same day will be in the events center at River Run Resort. Copies of “The River” and previous Heller books will be available for sale and signing after the event. Tickets for the Friday night event cost $15 benefiting Grand County Library Foundation and are available through March 13 at Grand Mountain Bank (now United Business Bank) locations in Kremmling, Granby, Grand Lake, and Fraser. In a private event on Saturday, Heller will deliver a craft talk he calls “Five Things to Think About When Writing” to members of the Grand County Community of Writers, followed by a potluck dinner. His appearances were arranged by the Community of Writers in partnership with the Grand County Library Foundation.
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pumps her abortion celebration. The gleeful video is set to music. A pure disregard for both the mother’s body and the life of the unborn child. New York Times writer, and Culture of Death advocate, Taylor Lorenz praised them saying, “It’s great that more women can speak openly and candidly about their abortion experience.” But another writer, Joy Pullmann had a different perspective. “If you are going to live stream your visit to get an abortion, why don’t you really own it.” The entire procedure, from start to finish. Let the world see the ultrasound in real time as the abortionist suctions out the baby from the mother’s womb. Time to dance around and celebrate? Own all of it. You want people to be “open and candid about their abortion experience”? Show what really happens to that tiny life inside. But what do you expect when a major political party in America will not allow a pro-life candidate. Democrats now take it even further than merely being comfortable with abortion. Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang stated, “We have to get back to the point where nobody should be celebrating abortion.” But that’s not good enough for Dr. Logan Levkoff who tweeted, “This take on abortion is completely disqualifying.” Mr. Yang must do more than just “accept” abortion. He must do more than merely “tolerate” abortion. The new Democrat requirement is that you must “celebrate” abortion. Does that thought process sound familiar? It’s just
Of f Track Ski Repor t rust season is upon us, though the ability to stay on the surface depends greatly on aspect, or degree of exposure to the sun. South facing and flat, open aspects have gotten plenty saturated during the warmth of these past sunny days, so that with the firming chill of overnight lows, these surfaces are plenty supportive. North facing and semi-shaded aspects are less predictable and allow skis to sometimes sink into the crust just enough to lock your ski in place. This infamous “breakable crust” condition is perhaps one of the most challenging conditions to master, and possibly one of the more hazardous conditions for the health of a skier’s knee. Whether in powder, packed trail, corn, groomed corduroy or most other skiing surfaces, we grow accustomed to steering our skis by turning them with just the right amount of pressure and edge angle so that the ski either floats through a turn, carves crisply around in an arc, or skids around into new directions as we manage our speed and direction in gliding down a slope. With the right conditions, this is how we ski with fluidity, efficiency, grace and ease. Breakable crust changes all that, as once a ski sinks into the surface, turning it through this cold-hardened material is no longer a possibility. Attempting to do so places a great degree of stress on the hinge joint that is not designed in such a way as to resist such twisting forces. Two strategies that can be effective in approaching these conditions, may help a skier out of
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am often convinced that Al Gore inventing the internet will be the downfall of our younger generation. The hope 25 years ago was that people would be smarter as a result of on-line content. That hope is dashed, as shown by just a few examples. Steven Spielberg’s 23-year-old daughter Mikaela was arrested for domestic violence last month. Apparently she beat up her 47 year old fiancé, which delayed her previously announced entrance into the adult entertainment industry. I suppose her father couldn’t find an interesting movie role there for her. Media reports of her parent’s reaction varied from “intrigued” to “concerned”. I don’t think “proud” made the list. But don’t worry about Mikaela, since she explained that her new career is a positive and empowering choice and there’s no shame in her choice. Does any normal person outside the Hollywood bubble think this is a good idea? What exactly is she empowering? Her choice is sending a clear message: she is a sex object. Did she miss the #MeToo movement? Isn’t that the exact opposite message celebrities should be sending to young women and men? But maybe I am overreacting, as she clarified that her intent is only as a solo adult entertainer. And here I thought she was making a big mistake. Perhaps Mikaela’s lack of respect for her own body led to two teenagers posting a video of themselves at a Planned Parenthood office on the popular site TikTok. The pregnant teenager shows her stomach, and fist
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a jam. The simplest and perhaps easiest, though less glorious method of surviving breakable crust is the step turn. This turn can be applied when on any surface but it becomes essential when one sinks into the upper surface of consolidated snow. Simply put, this involves lifting the inside ski, pivoting it outward into the new direction of the turn, placing it back down and quickly bringing the other ski alongside it. This is repeated with short, quick movements until one has turned to the desired amount. Another, less graceful approach to breakable crust is the hop turn. This can only be done with sturdy skis, as it is much more energetic and forceful, and could lead to the demise of a lightweight crosscountry ski. It is more useful on the steeper pitches where even step turns cannot manage speed effectively. The hop turn is a variation of the “Christie” or parallel turn that alpine skiers use all day long, though it can be done in the telemark stance just as well. The difference lies in varying the timing and degree of the usual pattern of movements. As the skis do not turn on or in the snow, the only other option is to turn them when they are not trapped in the snow, in other words, in the air. Facing the torso downhill, with the skis across the hill, the skier coils down, bending the leg joints deeply as one would when preparing for any other hop or jump. The skier then hops up followed by a lifting of both skis out of the snow and a rapid turning of the skis across the fall-line of the slope into the opposite direction, with the torso still facing down
another example of the totalitarian Left. Other views are disqualifying and the unborn don’t matter. The new Democratic mantra: Long Live the Culture of Death. Predators on the internet and chat rooms are real and parents should be concerned. John DiGirolamo But, sometimes, the threat is from the kids themselves. The latest social media fad is to get as many likes for the new “skull breaker challenge”. This is where there are three people standing next to one another and the person in the middle jumps up. The two “friends” then kick the legs out of the middle person while he’s in the air. The result is that the person free falls directly onto their skull. Some 7th graders posted their triumphant video while their friend landed up in the hospital. Who thinks of these harmful challenges? And it is all in the name of getting social media notoriety. Thank you Al Gore. jadigirolamo@yahoo.com
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the hill and punching the skis firmly into the crust in a blocking type of movement. This can be repeated rhythmically back and forth, without permitting much if any forward glide, creating a zigzag path down the hill. While this technique requires a certain level of athleticism and energy, and is much less efficient than turns that keep skis in contact with the snow, with practice it can get you down the hill without eating a face-full of crust. Most skiers that pursue the sports of skiing at resorts where snow is groomed will never have to face this challenge. Off-trail skiers however, face vastly more variable conditions. Hopefully your path choices will steer clear of the need for these techniques, but knowing that they are an option and practicing them in other less stressful situations can prepare you with an approach to handling yourself when faced with challenging snow. Happy Trails!
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VALLEY BRIEFING Open House for Sheep Mountain Fuels Project The Bureau of Land Management will be hosting a public open house in Granby Monday, March 16th to provide information about its proposal to reduce hazardous fuels for wildfires on Sheep Mountain, about 5 miles west of Fraser. Under the proposal, 162 acres of BLM land and 24 acres of private land would be logged using traditional equipment in primarily dead lodgepole pine. In areas where mechanical logging is not feasible, such as near drainages and on steep slopes, trees would be cut by hand. The project would salvage beetlekilled trees, facilitate healthy forest regeneration, and reduce the amount of fuels for wildfires that could threaten private land and structures. The open house meeting will run from 3-5 pm at the Granby Fire Station, 60500 U.S. Highway 40.
Permaculture Workshop Infinite West is hosting a Permaculture Garden Design Workshop at the Fraser Valley Library on Tuesday, March 17 from 6-7:30 pm. Professional Permaculturist, Trish Cyman, will present and teach permaculture garden planning and design. This is your opportunity to learn what is necessary for permaculture garden planning and how to apply permaculture principles and techniques for successful highaltitude growing. Receive expert guidance in planning, designing, and drawing your own permaculture growing beds. You will have real-time answers to your specific questions regarding YOUR growing space. Please come ready to learn and get creative!
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Grand County Historical Association (GCHA) is looking for two part-time paid (12 hours per week, $12 an hour) summer interns to join them once the snow melts. The interns will be responsible for assisting with multiple aspects of museum work, must be able to work independently and under supervision, as well as be reliable and possess a positive attitude. Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 18 and residents of Grand County at the time of the internship. Applications will be accepted through April 30th. Please contact Executive Director Shanna Ganne: shanna@ grandcountyhistory.org. Call (970) 7253939 with any questions
HTI Career Fair A career fair for the Homegrown Talent Initiative will be hosted on April 29 at East Grand School District offices. Interested businesses can reach out to Middle Park High School Principal Cindy Rimmer to sign up at cindy.rimmer@ egsd.org.
Granby PAC The Public Arts Committee (PAC) is searching for new members to help serve the community. The Committee is in charge of planning, programming, procuring, installing, and maintaining public art projects and artworks within the Town of Granby. This is a great opportunity to be able to express your artistic side as well as help to beautify the Town. Submissions should address: Why you are interested in joining the PAC Board?; What other, if any, civic organizations are you involved in and what were your accomplishments?; and, Why do you think you would be a good fit to serve as a member of the PAC Board? Interested applicants should send their letter of interest to Town Clerk Deb Hess: dhess@townofgranby.com by Wednesday, March 18th.
East Grand Fire Spring Academy If you are interested in becoming a part of East Grand Fire, now is the time! The Fire District is accepting applications for their 2020 spring academy until March 18th. If you have any questions about what it takes to become an East Grand Firefighter, contact Lt. Henry at (970) 726-5824. An application is available at: eastgrandfire. com.
Fraser Mountain Mural Fest returns Mark your calendars! The second annual Fraser Mountain Mural Fest will be held on August 7 & 8, 2020. Artists’ submissions are now open. Submit by May 15, 2020 at frasermountainmuralfest.com. Each artist selected will receive a $500 stipend, along with a chance to win up to $2,500 for the coveted People’s Choice award!
Closing Weekend at Bluebird Backcountry This Sunday, March 15, marks the last day of Bluebird Backcountry’s first season. To celebrate the short and sweet run, they are hosting events through the weekend. Saturday will feature a Bonfire at the Perch and a Closing Day Party will take place on Sunday. To find out more about this extraordinary little human-powered outdoor adventure, visit bluebirdbackcountry.com.
New local service available Civil fingerprinting is now being offered through the Granby Police Department located at Zero Jasper Ave. The available times for this service are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm. If you need fingerprinting done, you must sign up and make an appointment through Identogo.com or by calling (844) 539-5539.
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record ended happily in 2016. Those of us who root for the Cubbies did so not simply as baseball fans. We’re a cross section of humanity that treasures those with that special never-give-up gene.
cCoy Tyner died this week. What a loss. It’s almost as if Byers Peak suddenly crumbled to the ground and disappeared from our horizon. If you missed his obituary in the New York Times, Tyner, 81, made some of the finest recordings in jazz history. He could make a piano sound -- feel, actually -- like ocean waves lapping the shore with a rhythm and melody all his own.
Which brings us back to McCoy Tyner. The 5-time Grammy Award winner was much more than a pianist who made it big. Music was his life from the day, at age 13, when his mother encouraged him to play piano until he passed away on March 6. He exemplified what it is to be a true artist, to be a Cezanne or a Maya Angelou who grab us in deeply intimate ways.
Byers Peak continues to make our world heavenly. So Tyner’s music, thank goodness, will outlast us. Endurance is a funny thing. We tend to admire others who don’t give up their dreams, who demonstrate grit and resilience regardless of whatever fate has in mind.
The prospect of doing anything for 10 hours seems daunting to average people.
Like a boxer knocked down for the third time who muscles himself up off the mat, only to risk another knockdown, there are folks in dire straits who, once healthy, are patients with life-threatening diseases. They fight just to see another day.
This young trail runner, facing his own demise, never quit. He probably did what anybody else in good shape would do. Bloodied his knees for l0 hours without losing his wits, and then got to share his happy ending with reporters from a hospital bed.
So it goes. An uplifting news story recently reported that a trail runner in Washington slipped on an icy patch, fracturing his leg, then managed to crawl for over l0 hours before a search-and-rescue team reached him.
God knows the daily news is rich with tragedy. Hikers lose themselves in the wilderness all of the time. Some die. What separates a victim from a survivor involves experience, equipment and luck. Call it fate. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, our politicians
campaign against overwhelming odds, only to endure exhausting slogs to the finish. For the majority, their dreams collapse in despair. For two years now, a noisy herd of democrats has spent obscene sums in hopes of winning the presidential nomination. Sure they knew the odds were stacked against them, that only one will survive until November. Yet they run anyway and, like following laws of nature, finally concede defeat.
Tyner once told a reporter, “To me, living and music are all the same thing. And I keep finding out more about music as I learn more about myself, my environment, about all kinds of different things in life.”
Darwin’s idea about survival of the fittest was not just an idea.
He made those discoveries in such a natural fashion with John Coltrane’s quartet back in the 1960s. His piano introduces the group’s rendition of “My Favorite Things” and drives its momentum so beautifully that no words can do it justice. He continued to produce dozens of albums with the likes of Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey and Wayne Shorter over the course of his lifetime.
Take the Chicago Cubs. They endured defeat for 108 years without a World Series championship. Their Major League
Long ago, we saw him play at the renowned Village Vanguard in New York. Pure magic. That memory endures.
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Friday, March 13 - K-9 Veterans Day
Two Pines Supply in Granby hosts Gentle Yoga Wake Up at the Pines at 8 am. Conversational Spanish Group meets weekly from 9-10 am at Paella Restaurant in Winter Park. For more information, contact Lori Myers (970) 531-0006. Fraser Valley Library hosts a Tech Training Class at 11 am. For more information and to register, call (970) 726-5689. Ranger-led Winter Snowshoe Exploration at Rocky Mountain National Park. The 2-hour Snowshoe with a Ranger starts at 12:30 pm. Open to ages 8 and up. To register and reserve a spot(s), call (970) 586-1223. Vertical Bistro in the Village at Winter Park has live music with Brian Wiedl, from 2 - 5 pm. Granby Ranch ‘8350 Live’ has music with Tara Rose in the 8350 Bar & Bistro, starting at 2:30 pm. SNOWga on the plaza stage at the base of Winter Park Resort. Free 30 minute class from 4-4:30 pm. River Run Resort hosts a Conversation with Author Peter Heller at 6 pm. Join Grand County Library Foundation and Grand County Community of Writers for a conversation with the author of many best-selling novels including Celine, Dog Star, and 2020 Edgar Award nominated The River. Learn more at gcld.org. Grand Concert Series presents Nathan Lee at the Church of the Eternal Hills in Tabernash. Performance begins at 7 pm. For tickets and information, visit grandconcerts.org. Brickhouse 40 in Granby has live music with Weston Smith, from 7 - 10 pm.
Saturday, March 14 - Pi Day
Snow Mountain Ranch Stampede Freestyle 10K, 25K & 50K races get started at the Nordic Center at 8 am. For information and to register, visit snowmountainranch.org. Winter Park Resort’s ‘Fireworks & Family Fest’ features a St Paddy’s Day celebration in the Village, fireworks at sunset, a slope-side bonfire and more. For information, visit winterparkresort.com. Granby Ranch hosts Night Skiing with live music by Weston Smith in the 8350 Bar & Bistro, from 5 - 8 pm. Bingo at Carver’s in downtown Winter Park. This week’s fundraiser benefits Grand County Pet Pals. Doors open at 6:30 pm, first game at 7 pm. Cash only. Granby Rec Department hosts an Adult Scavenger Hunt, starting at 6:30 pm at Brickhouse 40. (970) 887-3961. Ullrs Tavern has live music with Davy Knowles, starting at 9 pm.
Sunday, March 15 - Brutus Day
Snow Mountain Ranch Stampede Classic 10K, 25K & 50K races get started at the Nordic Center at 8 am. For information and to register, visit snowmountainranch.org.
Yoga with Morgan at the Morgan Mercantile in Tabernash at 10 am. $10, bring your own mat. Discounts available at Jackpot Resale and Simple Coffee Co following the session. The Headwaters Center in Winter Park hosts a Volunteer Drive, starting at 10 am. The Foundry Cinema in Fraser hosts the Women’s Adventure Film Tour. Doors open at 10:30 am, show starts at 11 am. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com.
Granby Library hosts a Tech Training Class at 10 am. For more information and to register, call (970) 887-2149. Juniper Library in Grand Lake hosts ‘Story Time’ at 11 am. (970) 6278353 The Winter Park - Fraser Valley Rotary Club meets at noon at the Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser. Granby Ranch ‘8350 Live’ has music with Matt Brown in the 8350 Bar & Bistro, starting at 2:30 pm.
Ullrs Tavern has live music with Lespecial, starting at 10 pm
Monday, March 16 - Freedom of Information Day
The Headwaters Center in Winter Park hosts free Community Yoga at 6 pm. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Pancho & Lefty’s in Grand Lake hosts Texas Hold ‘em games, starting at 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, March 17 - St Patrick’s Day
Local artist Karen Vance teaches a Watercolor Workshop every Tuesday, from 9 am - 3:30 pm at her Club Meadowridge Studio. For information and reservations, call (970) 726-5837. Granby Library hosts a Tech Training Class at 10 am. For more information and to register, call (970) 887-2149.
The Headwaters Center hosts Culinary Adventure Night: Flavors of Thailand, starting at 6 pm. For tickets, visit headwatersriverjourney.com. GCHA Book Club meets to discuss ‘Rough Beauty: Forty Seasons of Mountain Living’ at Cozens Ranch Museum in Fraser at 6 pm. Grand Lake Center hosts Ladies’ Bunco Night at 6 pm. Bring a snack to share and $5 to cover room rental. Church of the Eternal Hills in Tabernash hosts YouTHursday at 6:30 pm. Open to 6th-12th grade students. For information, email: education@ eternalhills.org.
Friday, March 20 - International Day of Happiness
Taco Tuesday at the Winter Park Pub starts at 5 pm.
Conversational Spanish Group meets weekly from 9-10 am at Paella Restaurant in Winter Park. For more information, contact Lori Myers (970) 531-0006.
Infinite West hosts a Permaculture Garden Design Workshop at Fraser Valley Library from 6-7:30 pm.
Fraser Valley Library hosts a Tech Training Class at 11 am. For more information and to register, call (970) 726-5689.
Winter Park Winery hosts Wine Down Gentle Yoga at 6 pm.
Ranger-led Winter Snowshoe Exploration at Rocky Mountain National Park. The 2-hour Snowshoe with a Ranger starts at 12:30 pm. Open to ages 8 and up. To register and reserve a spot(s), call (970) 586-1223.
Tune Up Tuesday at The Basement in Winter Park (downstairs from Strip & Tail) starts at 6 pm. Ullrs Tavern has live music with Speak of the Devil, starting at 10 pm
Wednesday, March 18 - Awkward Moments Day
Vertical Bistro in the Village at Winter Park has live music with Jed Henry, from 2 - 5 pm.
Granby Library hosts ‘Story Time’ at 10 am. (970) 887-2149.
SNOWga on the plaza stage at the base of Winter Park Resort. Free 30 minute class from 4-4:30 pm.
Rotary Club of Granby meets at noon at Maverick’s Grill. granbyrotary. org
The Parshall Inn hosts a Wood Burning Class at 6 pm. Limited Space RSVP on their Facebook Page.
Free Call4All Legal Clinic from 5 - 8 pm. For free legal information, call (844) 404-7400.
Fraser Valley Folk Concerts presents singer/songwriter Rachel Kilgour at the Fraser Historic Church. Show starts at 7 pm. To be added to the guest list, RSVP to fraservalleyfolk@gmail.com.
Wylie’s Paints & Games in Fraser hosts Magic the Gathering Commander Night, starting at 5:30 pm. Hideaway Brewery in Winter Park hosts Prana & Pints ‘Flow Vibe’ at 5:30 pm. $10 Camber Brewing Co in Fraser hosts Trivia Night, starting at 6 pm.
Thursday, March 19 - Spring Equinox
The Fraser River Valley Lions Club meets at 7:30 am at Carver’s Restaurant in Winter Park. fraservalleylions.org Fraser Valley Library hosts ‘Story Time’ at 10 am. (970) 726-5689.
Brickhouse 40 in Granby has live music with Matt Brown, from 7 - 10 pm. Ullrs Tavern has live music with The Jauntee, starting at 9 pm
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Grand County Concerts Presents
TONIGHT 7pm CHURCH OF THE ETERNAL HILLS
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or the second time this season, Grand Concerts will present a Young Artist International Audition winner, Nathan Lee, piano, on Friday, March 13 at 7:00 PM at the Church of the Eternal Hills in Tabernash. At the age of 15, he won First Prize for this auspicious competition. More recently, Mr. Lee received the Tabor Foundation Award as best pianist at the 2019 Verbier Festival Academy in Switzerland. He has won numerous other prizes as well as appeared as a soloist with orchestras all over the world. In addition to the Friday night concert, Mr. Lee will be performing for both West Grand High School and Middle Park High School students the day before, Thursday, March 12. Grand Concerts remains committed to educational outreach for Grand County youth. We work with local schools to promote the concerts and offer special opportunities for students to meet and learn from the artists. The Concert Series offers special pricing to students, FREE.
photo by Chris Lee For the first time this coming fall, Grand Concerts will sponsor a field trip for students to attend a Colorado Symphony Youth Concert at the Boettcher Concert Hall in Denver. Grand Concerts also offers the Joan and Roger Shaw Memorial Music Scholarship to a Grand County graduating senior who is pursuing a degree in music. Contact your high school counselor for more information and scholarship forms. Scholarship applications are due Tuesday, March 24.
Davy Knowles at ULLRs
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t 32 years of age, Isle of Man-born guitarist/singer/songwriter Davy Knowles can now add ‘Mascot Records Recording Artist’ to his long list of already impressive achievements. Knowles first burst onto the scene in 2007 with his band ‘Back Door Slam’, garnering rave reviews, national US television appearances (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Good Morning America), extensive triple-A radio airplay, and two top 5 Billboard Blues charting albums. Since then, Knowles has independently released two more studio albums, 2014’s ‘The Outsider’ and 2016’s ‘Three Miles From Avalon’, which also hit the top 5 on the Billboard Blues chart. An EP, ‘1932’, showcasing his talents on acoustic guitar, specifically a 1932 National acoustic guitar, was released in 2017.
An extensive tour schedule has ensured he has put in more than his ’10,000 hours’ on the road, including appearances with The Who, Jeff Beck, Gov’t Mule, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kid Rock, Joe Bonamassa, Sonny Landreth, Peter Frampton, Joe Satriani, and the Sammy Hagar-fronted supergroup ‘Chickenfoot’ among many others. “It’s your job to be the worst player in the room, and absorb like a sponge” says Knowles of sharing the stage with his heroes. And it’s not just his heroes he’s played for, in 2010, he became the first musician in history to play live directly to the International Space Station from Mission Control in Houston. Despite these accomplishments, things are only looking up for Davy Knowles, having just signed to Holland-based record label, Mascot. “I am excited to join the ranks at Mascot Records, a label I’ve admired and been a fan of for a long time, I feel honored to be included in their incredible roster, and am excited to knuckle down on making some great music together in 2020.” Catch Knowles at ULLR’s in downtown Winter Park Saturday Night. Showtime is 9:00pm $5 at the door.
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t the beginning of the new year, Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director, Michael Querio, announced the much anticipated show lineup for the upcoming summer season. “We hope you’re as excited as we are,” said Querio. And there’s reason for excitement, because Summer 2020 does not disappoint! With a variety of musical offerings promising something for everyone, make plans now to catch your favorites!
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Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola. A fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man that he is meant to be. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible… and discover that, when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Kinky Boots will have you dancing in the aisles and discovering why, sometimes, the best way to fit in… is to stand out! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Opens: June 19, 2020
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber | Lyrics by Tim Rice One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the often-told story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers, and the coat of many colors. Told entirely through song with the help of a narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph, as he is sold into slavery by his brothers. As he discovers his ability to interpret dreams, he soon finds himself in front of the mighty Pharaoh. Joseph’s counsel elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family. This irresistible family musical will
be a perfect fit to an evening outing in Grand Lake this summer! The Music Man Opens: July 3, 2020
Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson | Story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash Opens: September 4, 2020
Created by Richard Maltby, Jr. | Conceived by William Meade | Orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby From the songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the healing power of home and family. More than two dozen classic hits— including “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and the title tune, “Ring of Fire”— are performed by a multi-talented cast, and paint a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a foot-stompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to a unique musical legend! Though he is never impersonated, Johnny Cash’s remarkable life story is told through his music, climaxing in a concert that will both move and exhilarate! Just after making the announcement, Querio and his staff hit the road and have spent the last several months auditioning performers to round out the summer’s cast. The RMRT Welcome Back party will take place on Wednesday evening, June 3, at El Pacifico Restaurant in Grand Lake from 5-7 pm. Tickets for all this summer’s shows are now available at rockymountainrep.org or call the Box Office: (970) 627-3421.
Great Old Broads for Wilderness
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here’s a new kid on the block in GrandCounty. It’s the MiddlePark chapter or broadband as they are called, of Great Old Broads for Wilderness. One doesn’t have to be an old broad to be a member or become involved. There are young ‘broads’ and old and young ‘ bros’. Great Old Broads, head quartered in Durango, is celebrating its 30th year. The organization is a national grassroots organization, led by women, that engages and inspires activism to preserve and protect wilderness and wild lands. Great Old Broads believes wild public lands are treasured for their intrinsic values and protected for current and future generations. Wilderness and public lands are for everyone; they are the heritage of all and a gift to future generations. Wild places, once destroyed, may be gone forever. Great Old Broads use sound science as a basis for informed decisions; are bold, courageous and fearless in defense of wild lands; and work to expand racial, cultural and gender diversity in the conservation movement. It’s a hard working, fun loving group with a wild sense of humor. Broads lobby legislators and agencies, write letters and spearhead letter writing campaigns. There are “on the ground” activities and events throughout the country. These usually involve some fun (hiking, rafting, etc.), some education, usually with a local
speaker, and some work such as documenting the status of an area. In keeping with Great Old Broads hallmark activities of education, advocacy and stewardship a few accomplishments of the past year are: • Acted to preserve the roadless rule in the Tongrass forest (AK) • Lobbied and educated to protect old growth forest on Oregon’s coastal range • Worked to conserve rivers and advocated and lobbied for breaching dams on the lower Snake River • In Colorado, seven broadbands (chapters) joined forces to increase habitat restoration through meetings with wildlife managers and others. Submitted comments led to changes in trail grants and strategies to focus on wildlife. • Litigated on restoring a national monument in UT destined for energy production The Middle Park Broadband meets the fourth Thursday of the month. Come join this passionate group Thursday March 26 at 10 am at the Midtown Café in Granby. The speaker will be from the Grand County Wilderness Group.
For additional information, please contact Sarah Bransom at bransomsarah1@gmail.com.
Apply now for summer seasonal jobs at Colorado State Parks Want to work outside in Colorado this summer? Then apply for any of the hundreds of seasonal positions available at Colorado’s State Parks. A variety of jobs are available, including seasonal ranger, visitor services, interpreter/education specialist and maintenance. Most jobs start in May and continue into September. “Seasonal employees are really the lifeblood of our parks during the summer,” said Scott Elder, manager at Mancos State Park in southwest Colorado. “We couldn’t do it without them.” Colorado operates 41 parks in every corner of the state. In 2019 more than 15 million people visited
Colorado State Parks. Anyone interested should go on line to these sites to search for open positions: https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/ Pages/Current-Openings.aspx, or https://www.governmentjobs.com/ careers/colorado. Interested applicants can also go to a state park office to talk to staff about available positions. Applications, however, must be filed on-line. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. For more information about Colorado Parks and Wildlife, go to: https://cpw.state.co.us/
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Celebrating 25 Years! Keith Sanders: A man for all seasons by Casey Malon
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iving the dream in a Colorado mountain town is one many hope to achieve, but few have done it so successfully as Keith Sanders. The owner of 3 ski rental shops, Beavers Sports, Ski4less, Snow Mountain Sports, bike shop Beavers Sports Shop and Clean Sweeps, Sanders has found the perfect balance of business to mix with a lifetime of recreation. In 1980, Sanders moved to the valley from Boulder to join Winter Park Resort’s Freestyle Ski program. “I fell in love with the summers and was fortunate enough to scratch out a living to be a glorified ski bum.” He skied moguls competitively and then worked as a moguls coach. “Where else do you get paid to go skiing with your friends?” His career led him to retail, working with product companies and testing. “My work in retail and the connections I made got things going and kept me going for several years,” Sanders recalls.
says Sanders. Many of those customers return, year after year. “I’ve been doing this so long, I am now fitting my customer’s grandkids for skis,” he laughs. On the recreational side of life, Sanders is an avid cyclist and fisherman in summer and skier in the winter. His trophy case includes three Mountain Bike National Championships. While he no longer races competitively, he is still out skiing, fishing and riding as much as he can.
Keith, Aaron and Ann Sanders make up the family team at Beavers Sports. Photo courtesy Paula Isakson but his grades are better in college than they were in high school,” said Sanders. He added that, so far, he’s only had to show up to class once in ski clothes.
would run it year-round if I had the staff to support it,” says Sanders. Between the two businesses, Sanders is proud to be able to offer his staff year-round employment. “Shared staff allows me to make an investment in my employees until they take that next stepping stone in their career.” He notes that the business’ size limits the number of employees he can keep long-term. “When I see them move on, it’s exciting for me. It is nice to see them take that next step.”
An active trails advocate, Keith recognized the importance of our trail systems early on. In 2012, he formed the nonprofit Grand Mountain Bike Alliance, setting a goal of enhancing the mountain biking experience in the Fraser River Valley and surrounding area. The Alliance coordinates “Right now, I have a really good balance often with Headwaters Trails that allows me to get out and play. In the Alliance, especially on the trails winter you’re going to find me on some Smart-Sizing project. “It’s really sort of ski, and in the summer, I’ll bike. I nice to see that group evolve He opened his first ski want to enjoy all the different aspects of to where they are today,” said shop in the rear of the why we are here,” says Sanders. “No one Sanders. “A lot of people benefit The Fraser Valley has some of the most spectacular biking trails right in our own backyard! from the efforts of very, very Raintree Inn (now known wants to work forever. At some point, Photo courtesy Paula Isakson few. To see some visions turn into as Winter Park Mountain we’ll figure out an exit strategy, but Lodge) in 1995. “When we first, we have 3 more years of college to realities has been pretty cool.” started the ski rental shop, we had one A little over a week ago, an unfortunate pay for.” and a half employees and myself. My turn at the bottom of a chute in There really is no downtime for wife worked at another company - we Montana resulted in an achilles rupture the Sanders family. In didn’t want to put all our eggs in one and subsequent surgery. Even while summer and winter, basket,” Sanders jokes. The little shop recovering, he is already making plans Beavers Sports keeps flourished and he has since added for summer rides. Rehabilitation and them busy with bike and locations in downtown Winter Park and Physical Therapy will just become part of ski rentals and service. at Snow Mountain Ranch. his training. From spring through fall, Clean Sweeps, his chimney His wife, Ann, now works full-time, “One of the obstacles I have now is that sweep and dryer duct alongside her husband of 27 years. “Ann I always like to go fishing for lake trout cleaning business fills is so much my right hand and integral to on Lake Granby when the ice comes whatever might have once our business. She’s very involved in the off,” says Sanders. “Since boat docks been a void. business, putting the glue in the right don’t go in until the end of really good place to hold it all together. She gives the early season fishing, I’m trying to figure A non-tourist-based reality check and keeps me on track.” out how I am going to get in and out of business that didn’t ebb my boat.” According to Sanders, great and flow with the seasons Celebrating 25 years in business early fishing for lake trout starts midhad its appeal. Sanders Beavers Sports is unique to the valley April. Catching fish up to 30 pounds, he obtained certification in that the stores specialize solely in ski practices ‘catch and release’ with fish through the Chimney rentals in the winter and then Beavers that size. “That fish could be 20-30 years Sweep Institute of America Sports Shop shifts to a full bike shop old. It’s like a powder day - when it’s in Indianapolis. “It was in the summer. He lets other shops gone, it’s gone. You can’t get it back.” more like an engineering handle the ski retail side and specialty course than a certification equipment rentals. `You don’t have to Aaron Sanders grew up in his class,” he said. “I learned compete on every level - the market parent’s business, working as a ski and about code and safety as isn’t there,” says Sanders. Beavers snowboard technician at the shops as well as the dynamics rentals come with an ‘only pay for the well as attending industry trade shows. what it takes to make that days you ski’ clause, which works well He’s just finishing up his freshman year product work really well.” for the price-conscious. “We have always at Montana State and plans to pursue a Since he started Clean Ann, Aaron and Keith Sanders out enjoying one of this year’s many epic powder focused on the customer, providing the degree in Business. “He loves skiing and Sweeps in 2010, it’s been days. Photo courtesy Paula Isakson highest level of service at all times,” he’s doing a lot of it. I was a bit worried, a successful endeavor. “I
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Community Discussion Addressing Imperiled Waters
he Upper Colorado River Watershed Group (UCRWG) is hosting a discussion of how our community might help improve the health of over 300 miles of impaired rivers and streams in Grand County during a community forum on March 19, 7 p.m. at the Fraser Library. UCRWG, formed with a Water Smart grant from the Bureau of Reclamation, is charged with using existing data and facilitating new studies to find ways to help our beleaguered watershed. The citizens of Grand County are uniquely positioned to take a leadership role in the restoration and protection of the Colorado River’s pristine headwaters. UCRWG’s board sought a $60,000 grant to study the North Fork of the Colorado (NFCR) , which starts at the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park, flows through the Kawuneeche Valley then empties into Shadow Mountain Reservoir. A large delta fed by the sediment loaded river has nearly buried the popular Pine Beach Recreation area. Fine sediments from this river
along with other sources help feed an increasing underwater thicket of water weeds while decreasing Grand Lake clarity. The study would be the first step toward gaining larger State and Federal grants to help address major issues with the North Fork. For reasons which remain unclear, the grant was rejected by the Colorado River District. Many community members wonder why there appears to be a lack of local support for UCRWG efforts. The UCRWG Board appreciates the chance for public discussion and hopes you will join us. As a part of its mission, UCRWG continues to search for other funding sources for critical watershed studies in the county. Colorado Riverkeepers, a national river advocacy group, will discuss resource options at the planned meeting. The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 19 at 7 pm in the Fraser Valley Library. Please feel free to reach out to Board President Andy Miller with any questions: (970) 531-0674 or email lonesomehut@ lonesomehut.com.
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It’s Your Move! We are here to help make it smooth. Old rope tow at the base of Winter Park mountain. c 1943 Winter Park was one of Colorado’s first skiing locations, beginning during the 1920’s. Construction of the Moffat railroad tunnel officially started in 1923, providing a link between the western slope and Denver. Workers were stationed in Grand County at what was once called West Portal. During the early 1930’s George Cranmer of Denver Parks and Recreation suggested a plan to create a winter sports area here. By 1937, the United States Forest Service (USFS) built a ski jump with a few trails at Cooper Creek nearby the railroad. The following year, ski trains from Denver shuttled skiers to Grand Valley. In 1939, West Portal was renamed Winter Park and the first J-bar tow went into operation by December. Tickets for the first season cost one dollar with a total of 10,692 skier days. Bob Balch managed the area for the first two seasons until Tom Delaney took over in 1942. By 1945, two additional rope tows were added to service upper mountain trails. The Eskimo Ski Club and Winter Park ski school were created in 1947 under a new ski area manager, Ted Cobb. A T-bar lift was added to Winter Park by 1948, which brought the lift system to 3 T-bars and 4 rope tows. Submitted by: Serena Fanning, Pioneer Village Museum Grand County Historical Association Archives
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Update on Colorado wolf pack
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group of wolves has again been verified in Moffat County. It is likely that the latest sighting is the same pack previously seen in that area. A member of the public spotted the wolves on Tuesday, March 3, providing a credible sighting report of seven wolves. District wildlife managers were able to investigate and visually verify six wolves in the reported area on Wednesday, March 4. The location of this sighting was several miles south of the January sighting location. Over the past few weeks, wildlife managers have heard from area residents about howling, carcasses, and tracks but actual sightings remain rare. Wolves travel over large distances, especially when establishing new home ranges, so the movement and new sightings are not surprising.
As a federally endangered species, wolves in Colorado remain under the authority of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Colorado Parks and Wildlife works closely with federal partners to monitor wolf presence in Colorado. The wolves migrating into Colorado are likely from larger populations in Wyoming, but could be from populations in Idaho and Montana. CPW reminds members of the public that killing a wolf in Colorado can result in federal charges, including a $100,000 fine and a year in prison, per offense. Instead, the agency requests that the public give wolves space, and report any sightings to CPW as soon as possible. For more information, visit the CPW website.
Grand County Fishing Report Here is your Grand County fishing report for the week of 3-2-20. The warm weather and the wind has firmed up the lakes, which has helped the slush problem. The weather has been awesome, don’t forget your sunscreen. Lake Granby- Lake trout have been active in 50-90’ of water. They are suspending over very deep water(150’). The oxygen is dissipating in the basin which is pushing the lakers into shallower water. This is a tough bite to find. If you find it they will chase spoons, tubes and twisters. Rainbows and browns are eating small jigs in less then 10’ of water very early in the morning. Grand Lake 3/8/2020 - Spring conditions on the ice are here, its been warm and the sun has done a great job of making that snow and slush start to go away. Still some slush, but travel conditions have improved. Fishing for Rainbows and Browns is the most consistent bite. Catching fish in less than 20ft of water on small spoons (My favorite has been Clam Jointed Pinhead) in pink or silver tipped with wax worm or butter worm. Lake trout are moving to spring suspended
locations, the bite has been fair at best. When chasing lake trout right now electronics are a must! Lures that have been producing are spoons and small minnow imitations worked throughout the entire water column. Move often and change lures if you are not getting bit. It feels like spring and its been sunny and warm out, don’t forget your sunscreen! - Dan Shannon-- Guide – Fishing with Bernie Slush has mostly cleared up on the lake however there are still slushy spots on the lake to look out for. Lake trout are being caught in 50 to 70 feet of water on small 1 to 3 inch plastics tipped with sucker meat. Bite has been fair to good in the morning and normally dies off sometime around 1 or 2 in the afternoon. Concentrations of fish are being found around structure such as points, drop offs and humps. Most fish are being caught on or near the bottom. The Fishing with Bernie team has been guiding in Grand county for over 25 years. For more info please check out www.fishingwithbernie. com
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SUDOKU
RIDDLE ME THIS
You can touch me, You can break me, You should win me if you want to be mine. What am I? LAST ANSWER : 2 (two) O’Clock
HUMOR MILL ...
Panthers at State Meet
BY JEFF R. KING Nobody said there would be days like this.
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ALPINE RESULTS
t the state Alpine races at Beaver Creek last weekend, the Middle Park boys, combined with Nordic, placed third out of 15 teams in the state. The girls also did well at the state this year with a fourth place team finish. Based on their regular season totals, the Middle Park girls also won second place in slalom in the league awards, and Bethanne Droll, Zack Niedzwiecki and Sofia Olsson made the All State list. Droll earned All State honors in the giant slalom while Olsson and Niedzwiecki made the cut in slalom. Individually, Droll led the Middle Park girls at state with a 12th place finish in giant slalom. She was followed by Olsson (21st), Ryley Hofsetz (51st) and Mia Rimmer (78th). For the slalom event, Droll finished 12th again, followed by Ollson (15th) and Hofsetz (62nd). In the boys giant slalom, James Briggs logged the top finish for Middle Park, placing ninth. He was followed by teammates Danny Juricek (79th), Nate Myers (82nd) and Sam Parker (95th). In the slalom race, Briggs was ninth again while Niedzwiecki took 12th and Parker finished 64th.
League (Regular Season) Awards:
Slalom League Champs - Girls Team: 2nd Place GS All State Award: Bethanne Droll Slalom All State Award: Zack Niedzwiecki Slalom All State Award: Sofia Olsson State Results: Middle Park Boys Team (Combined with Nordic): 3rd Place (out of 15) Middle Park Girls Team (Combined with Nordic): 4th Place (out of 15) GS Individual Results: GIRLS (103 athletes): Bethanne - 12th, Sofia - 21st, Ryley - 51st, Mia - 78th BOYS (103 athletes): James - 9th, Danny - 79th, Nate - 82nd, Sam - 95th Slalom Individual Results: GIRLS (91 athletes): Bethanne - 12th, Sofia - 15th, Ryley - 62nd BOYS (101 athletes): James - 9th, Zack -12th, Sam - 64th, Nate - DNF
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ENVIRONS Friday Saturday
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THE WEEK AHEAD IN THE FRASER VALLEY
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Hi 37, Low 19
Hi 40 Low 26
Hi 42 Low 18
Hi 43 Low 17
Hi 43, Low 22
Hi 40, Low 20
Hi 29, Low 19
Sunrise: 7:15 Sunset: 7:09
Sunrise: 7:14 Sunset: 7:10
Sunrise: 7:12 Sunset: 7:11
Sunrise: 7:10 Sunset: 7:12
Sunrise: 7:09 Sunset: 7:13
Sunrise: 7:07 Sunset: 7:15
Sunrise: 7:06 Sunset: 7:16
Panthers put on a good showing at State Meet
L-R: Ryley Hofstez, Sofia Olsson, Bethanne Droll Photo Courtesy of Bethanne Droll
Left to right: Casey Myers, Sofia Olsson, Daniel Jurickek, James Briggs, Nate Myers, Zack Niedzwieki Coach Kelsey Fagan, Sam Parker, Coach Peter, Katie Reisberg , Mia Rimmer, Ryley Hofsetz, Bethanne Droll Photo Courtesy of Bethanne Droll
Ryley Hofstez, Ella Wiser, Bethanne Droll, along with the Cheerleaders Photo Courtesy of Bethanne Droll
Zack Niedzwieki, Sam Parker, Nate Myers. Along with MPHS Cheerleaders Photo Courtesy of Bethanne Droll
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Garden Design Workshop Tuesday, March 17th, 6:00 Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm 7:30pm Fraser Valley Library –
421 Norgren Road, Fraser, CO 80442
Permaculture Garden Design: How To and Q&A We are excited to announce the latest educational workshop in our hands-on PERMACULTURE series! Professional Permaculturist, Trish Cyman, will present and teach permaculture garden planning and design. Learn what is necessary for permaculture garden planning and how to apply permaculture principles and techniques for successful high-altitude growing. Receive expert guidance in planning, designing, and drawing your own permaculture growing beds. You will have real-time answers to your specific questions regarding YOUR growing space. Please come ready to learn and get creative! Infinite West presents Professional Permaculturist, TRISH CYMAN
Trish holds 5 professional permaculture certifications, 2 advanced permaculture training certificates, and has studied with Toby Hemenway and Eric Toensmeier, the Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute, and the Indigenous Farmers Association of New Mexico. Trish’s earlier experience involves work at the Peabody Museum of Harvard, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, as well as Maxwell Museum of UNM.
How do we best plan a producing garden, while paying stewardship to our soil and water?
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