Shopper, May 15, 2024

G U N N I S O N V A L L E Y S E N I O R S C A L E N D A R

Ongoing Senior Services

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

SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS

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

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

• May 21: Signal Peak Loop Hike. Rated Easy+. RSVP required – spaces limited. Costs: Senior Center membership + $10 hike fee. All hikes have local, experienced guides!

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

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

• May 23: Bird-Watching Walk @ Van Tuyl Park. RSVP required. Costs: Senior Center membership.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• May 28: Long Branch Hike. Rated Intermediate. RSVP required.

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Shopping Hours:

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

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

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

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

Mondays & Wednesdays in the Gym

• Walmart – Tuesdays (6AM – 7AM)

- Silver Sneakers Boom Muscle @ 9:30am - Silver Sneakers Classic @ 10:15am

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

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

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

SENIOR MEALS

Self-reporting Form: www.gunnisoncounty.org /covid19.

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

ORDER MEALS: 970-641-8272

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

Menu: (all meals come with dessert!)

• Mon., May 20: Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes, veggies, homemade rolls

• Weds., May 22: Hawaiian Meatballs with Roasted Squash, cucumber salad

• Fri., May 24: Sweet & Sour Pork with Rice, carrot & raisin salad, fruit

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

• Mon., May 27: CLOSED for Memorial Day Holiday

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

ONGOING SERVICES

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

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

GRIZZLY 6” PLANER JOINER: Model #G1182, very lightly used, runs great, manual, push blocks, table is straight, rust free, free of sap etc. $195 or best reasonable offer. 970-404-5865.

CUSTOM HOMES AND REMODELS: Licensed and insured. 20-plus years local experience. Robert J. Vandervoort, LLC. RJV.LLC.CB@gmail.com, 970275-5847.

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

Crested Butte Senior Bus: Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Services Montrose & Grand Junction for medical appointments. Call at least 1 week in advance, or more. 970-275-4768. Gunnison County HHS Senior Resource Office: Call for appointments. 970-641-3244.

I HAVE 4 JEEP WHEELS with tires and center caps. 255/75R17 Goodyear Wrangler SR-A tires are in great condition and have more than 1/2 tread left. $250. 719239-1630. In Salida.

SELLING YOUR VEHICLE?

Submit online at gunnisonshopper.com.

LISTINGS ARE FREE UNDER 60 WORDS.

Add a photo FREE!

Dealine is NOON on MONDAY

DECK AND FENCE RESTORATION: Need a deck or fence stained, power-washed, or repaired? Give Christian Cavarra a call at 970-901-3538. Texting is fine as well. I can power-wash or sand exterior siding on houses and cabins as well.

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

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

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

2011 TOYOTA TACOMA: Dark green, longbed, 157,000 miles, drives like new. New windshield, wheels, tires, shocks, brakes. $23,000. 970-641-2777.

PIRELLI SCORPION ATR

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

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

JOKE OF THE WEEK:

I had a date last night and it was perfect. Tomorrow, I’ll have a fig.

2023 FORD BRONCO SPORT:

Excellent condition. Great gas mileage. Only 11,500 miles. $30,000. 970-641-0138.

JEEP SEATS: $150. 970-9013150.

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

NTERPRISES OF MONTROSE LLC.

NOW HIRING:

APPRENTICES, RESIDENTIAL WIREMAN, JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS

GUNNISON WATERSHED SCHOOL DISTRICT

See GWSD website for details gunnisonschools.net

Gunnison Watershed School District believes that students thrive when they are connected to something bigger than themselves. That’s why we create learning experiences that spark curiosity, helping students discover who they are and how to make a difference in the world around them. As they excel in academics, athletics and the arts, students find the confidence to pursue any opportunity in life. Our team is “Driven to be the Difference!”

HOURLY OPPORTUNITIES:

Bus Drivers

Food Service

Lead Custodian - Lake School

Educational Assistants - Lake School

Assistant Building Manager - CBCS

Substitute Teachers

Special Education EASignificant Needs

PROFESSIONAL

OPPORTUNITIES:

District - School Psychologist

CBSS - Assistant Principal

CBSS - Science

CBSS - Language Arts (one-year only)

CBSS and GHS

- Special Education Teacher

GES - Music

Lake - Kindergarten

GES - 5th grade

COACHING:

GHS - Speech and Debate

GHS - Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach

CBHS - Volleyball Coach

CBHS - Head Basketball Coach

CBMS - Assistant Track and Field Coach

Please contact:

Superintendent’s Office

JoAnn Klingsmith

800 N. Boulevard 970-641-7760

jklingsmith@gunnisonschools.net

HIGH-VOLUME, PROFESSIONAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR seeks full-time, experienced controller with 5+ years experience. Duties include overseeing general ledger and accounting functions, balance sheet reconciliation, maintaining accounting systems

Skills/qualifications:

• High-end residential and commercial experience a MUST.

• Team player

• Physical, hands-on environment

• Must have basic hand tools.

• Employer will provide specialty tooling.

EXCELLENT WAGES AND BENEFITS!

Please email a resume to reception@raelectric.com.

access controls and oversight of accounting managers including accounts receivable, accounts payable, billings functions and payroll preparation. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented and proactive in our fast-paced environment, with proficiency in Quickbooks and experience in ProCore a bonus. Competitive base salary and benefits. Please submit resume to david@ davidgrossgc.com or call 970901-1798.

LOCAL EVENT COMPANY SET-UP

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

COME JOIN THE HARMELS TEAM

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

GUNNISON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Public Health Nurse II – Substance Abuse Prevention

Juvenile Services: 20 hours/week, hourly rate range from $33.79-

$41.08, plus partial benefits.

Patrol Deputy Sheriff: Full-time, 40 hours/ week, monthly salary range from $5,857-$6,669 plus full benefits.

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

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

Seasonal Public Works: Guaranteed 40 hours/week, hourly rate range from $20.58-$23.43 depending on experience, plus partial benefits. Outdoor work that includes traffic control, fencing, tree and brush removal, trail work, recycling, equipment training and much more, all in a 4-day work week.

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

Administrative Assistant –Permitting/Job Costing

Public Works: Full-time, 40 hours/ week, hourly pay range from $27.03-$30.77, plus full benefits.

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

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

WAITSTAFF WANTED AT PALISADES: Full and part-time. Apply in person. No experience necessary. 820 N. Main St., Gunnison. 970-641-9223.

LEGACY FAMILY MINISTRIES

seeks a director for the Lighthouse: A Pregnancy and Family Resource Center. 24 hours/week, $24 per hour. We are a faith-based 501c3 nonprofit and there is a faith requirement for employment. The Lighthouse serves our community through education, advocacy and supplies for those experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. To request an application, please email Wendy Solheim, legacyceo. LFM@gmail.com.

CITY OF GUNNISON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Public Works Director

Full-time, $135,000-$155,000/ yr. $64.90-$74.52/hr

This position oversees engineering, electric, fleet, facilities, refuse and recycling, streets and alleys, wastewater collection and treatment, water treatment and distribution, and stormwater all managed by experienced, capable superintendents, including a utilities manager.

Water/Wastewater Operator

Full-time

Starting salary ranges:

Worker

$49,700-$55,400

Class “D”

$49,700-$58,367

Class “C” $54,600-$64,200

Class “B” $60,100-$70,600

Class “A” $66,100-$77,700

Responsible for the operation of the water supply, distribution, and storage systems. They also perform maintenance, repairs and construction of water distribution, sewer collection, irrigation and storm drain systems, installations, repairs, and testing on all water meters.

Police Officer

Full-time, $68,900-$93,100/yr

$33.13-$44.76/hr

Performs technical, professional, and administrative duties related to maintaining the security of the city, protecting constitutional guarantees of all persons, protecting life and property, preserving public peace and order, preventing, solving and detecting crimes, facilitating the safe movement of people and vehicles and other emergency services as needed. POST Certification not required. The city will pay for the police academy if needed and pay a cadet wage of $50,900 while attending the academy. Includes a $15,000 signing bonus. Increased wages over above-listed salary available for working nights. Personal liability insurance paid by the City of Gunnison. Housing is available. Part-Time Openings

Special Events/Project AssistantUp to $24.23/hr

The City of Gunnison offers a competitive benefit package,

including 75% of medical, dental and vision premiums paid for the employee and their dependents, 5% of gross wages in a retirement plan, 3 weeks of vacation (increasing based on the years of service), 13 paid holidays and 12 days of sick leave per year. For more information, including complete job descriptions, benefit packages, required job qualifications and application instructions, please visit GunnisonCO.gov/HR.

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

INTERESTED IN A CAREER WITH BENEFITS?

The Crested Butte Bank, a branch of the Gunnison Bank and Trust Company, has an opening for a full-time teller to join the operations side of our growing bank. Applicants should have strong customer service skills, the ability to multi-task, and a willingness to learn. GB&T fosters a learning environment where you will gain exposure to multiple areas of the bank with a strong foundation in operations. Pay starting at $18. Robust benefits package includes 401(k), medical insurance, vision insurance, life insurance and disability insurance (ST and LT). Pooled transportation is available. Send resume to abrown@crestedbuttebank.com or lbeda@gunnisonbank.com.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB WITH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING?

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

PROPERTY

MANAGEMENT

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

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

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

JOIN OUR TEAM AT GUNNISON SENIOR CARE CENTER: We’re seeking a passionate cook to create delicious and nutritious meals for our residents. If you have culinary skills, a caring attitude and a desire to make a difference in seniors’ lives, apply now. Provide exceptional care and dining experiences. To apply, scan the QR code or visit recruiting2.ultipro.com

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

BYWATER DEVELOPMENT is seeking a motivated individual to assist on our upcoming project in Mt. CB. Candidate will need to be

prompt, courteous, able to lift 50 lbs. and positive, with a desire to be part of a large project. Bilingual a big bonus. Please contact bywaterproman@gmail.com.

PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE

TECHNICIANS WANTED TO JOIN

THE SEALCO TEAM: $33+ hourly - $1,800+ weekly potential with performance and safety bonuses. Seeking motivated, hard-working and dependable individuals. No experience necessary. On the job training working outdoors. Paid weekly. Must be capable of lifting 60 pounds. Email resumes to Aaron@sealcoincorporated.com or call 970-641-4260.

RETAIL SALESPERSON/ MANAGER: Back at the Ranch is looking for an experienced salesperson to join our team as a sales associate and/ or manager. This position is approximately 35 hours/week with total compensation ranging from $45k/year to $65k/year depending on experience. Duties include furniture sales, customer service, submitting and tracking purchase orders, handling claims and warranties, merchandising, some administrative work and training other employees. Sales and customer service experience required. Send resume to backatranch.office@gmail.com.

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

FINISH CARPENTRY: High volume, professional general contractor seeks full-time, detail-oriented carpenters for a variety of carpentry needs, including back out framing, finish trim work, custom millwork and potential for other custom work. Competitive salary DOE, fuel stipend, vacation pay, health insurance, ski pass among top benefits. Please submit resume to david@davidgrossgc. com or call 970-901-1798.

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

CRESTED BUTTE BURGER COMPANY is hiring the following

positions: Cooks and cashiers, flexible schedule available, starting pay $16-$18/hr. + gratuity. For more information or to submit a resume, please email crestedbutteburgerco@gmail.com. ARE YOU READY FOR SUMMER OF FUN AND FLOWERS? Do you like to work outside and play in the dirt? Then join our terrific team this summer at Keep it Green Landscape Design. Experience is not necessary but highly appreciated. Several positions are available. Season from May to October. Great wages. Contact us at 970-275-6947 or at keepitgreenlandsape@gmail.com.

UNASE

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

CONSTRUCTION LABORER:

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

ONLINE SALES AND OPERATIONS

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

COME JOIN THE HARMELS TEAM IN ALMONT: We are still needing to fill two full-time positions as soon as possible. Cooks starting at $18/hour and servers starting at $14.50 + tips. We are looking for experienced persons with great attitudes. Onsite housing possible. Call 970-641-1740 or email resume to jointheteam@ harmels.com.

TODDLER LEAD TEACHER:

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

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

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

DO YOU LOVE WORKING WITH KIDS and seeking a collaborative work environment? Little Adventures Child Care Center is hiring assistant teachers in our infant and toddler rooms, as well as floating aids. Job duties include changing diapers, giving bottles, cleaning and lots of play!

Pay DOE: $15.50-$19.50/hr. Call 970-641-4511 or e-mail your resume to director@ littleadventures.co.

SUMMER YARD CREW:

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

GUNNISON VALLEY VETERINARY

CLINIC is looking for customer care representatives. Full or parttime hours are available. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, handle multiple phone lines and be able to multi-task. We require a professional, mature individual, with excellent computer skills. Please send a resume to info@ gunnisonveterinary.com or contact the office at 970-6411555.

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER:

Mountain Roots is seeking a company leader to manage procurement, distribution, customer service and logistics for our farm and food relief operations and manage regional food hub partnerships. Starts at $25/hr, moving to salary as we grow. mountainrootsfoodproject. org/join-our-team.

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

PART-TIME SALES/CUSTOMER

SERVICE ASSOCIATE: Back at the Ranch is looking for a parttime sales/customer service associate at our Gunnison store. 15-20 hours per week, $25+/ hour. Sales or customer service experience preferred but training

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

et Caught Reading is a campaign to promote the fun of reading books!

The Get Caught Reading organization provides posters to schools and libraries that show Olympic stars, entertainment stars and even popular book characters reading for fun.

Can you get caught reading this month?

Finish each poem to discover where each person likes to read.

When I settle down to read, I like something soft To rest my head. That’s why my favorite place to read Is in my cozy ________ .

It’s quiet where I read And that makes me so merry! The place I go to read Is at my local _________ .

Reading is fun. It makes me feel free! Especially at the park In the shade of a ______ .

Far from the shore, I read wearing a coat Because it get’s chilly Reading on our _______ .

Scrambled Book Titles

Unscramble the titles of these

My favorite books are thrillers And they can give me quite a scare. That’s why I keep a very bright light on When reading in our easy _______ .

I like to read adventure books. They’re really quite dynamic! But I kick back to read them While relaxing in a backyard ____________ .

When I read, I try to sit up straight. My mom says, “Please don’t slouch.” But it’s hard to do that because I read while sitting on our u y ________ .

© 2024 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Je Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 40, No. 24

Reading isn’t just for reading books, it is also reading recipes, directions, games, letters and more.

Silly Book Puns

by Lotta Money by A. Stronaut by Abby Cadabera by Duncan Under by U. Turner

A pun is a play on words. Read the book titles below and then draw a line from the book title to the author’s name that makes a funny pun. For example: The Arctic Ocean by I.C. Waters.

is available. Email resume to backatranch.office@gmail.com or stop by our store at 100 W. Spencer Ave to fill out an application.

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

PINNACLE ORTHOPEDICS is hiring an office manager for our Crested Butte and Gunnison locations. Responsibilities include various organizational and administrative tasks, patient and staff support, inventory management and coordination with external resources. Come join our dynamic team. $28+/hr commensurate with experience. Send resume to office@ pinnacleorthocolorado.com.

THE TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE is looking for a fulltime, year-round parks worker. This position has a wide range of duties from landscaping, maintaining playgrounds, cleaning up after events, installing and repairing sprinkler

systems, operating chain saws, vehicles, power and hand tools, light equipment such as skid steer and lawn mowers, snow removal in the winter with hand shoveling, ice picking and using a bob cat. For a full job description, please go to mtcb.colorado. gov. Schedule is four 10-hour days with one weekend day in the winter required. Overtime is required based on weather and snow storms. Must have a seven-year clean driving record, the ability to obtain your flagger certification, safety lift 80 pounds, good customer service, communication and team work skills, ability to work outside in the winter and summer for an extended period of time. Starting pay is between $44-$66,000, depending on experience. The town offers an amazing benefit package with paid health, vision and dental insurance for you and your family, 401(k) or pension plan, 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, wellness program and more.

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

EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS

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

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

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

Financial Aid Counselor/Specialist (2 positions)

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

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

Gunnison CB South

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

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

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

FREE

WE ARE LOOKING TO HOUSE SIT/PET SIT in the Gunnison/ CB area. Two week or longer stints. Mature, 59-year-old couple with no pets and lots of local references. Go on! Take that dream vacation. We’ll take care of the home front. And we’ll do it for free. Call/text 970-808-7283.

CANON MB2700 AND HP6600 ALL-IN-ONE PRINTERS: Need to be cleaned. Ink leaked transporting to altitude. 432295-1074 call or text.

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

SUBMIT AN AD AND A PHOTO ONLINE AT gunnisonshopper.com Deadline every MONDAY by noon.

FERTILIZER SPREADER: 970-209-0142.

FREE DRESSERS: You haul. One taller one and one shorter one. Both brown. In fair shape. 970596-8954.

QUART CANNING JARS: 970-641-2559.

719-4399954.

1,500 SQ. FT. RETAIL/OFFICE

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

REAL ESTATE

RESIDENTIAL• COMMERCIAL • FOR SALE • RENTALS

LOCAL GWSD/NPS EMPLOYEE

SEEKING HOUSING for herself, two cats and one dog. Seeking long-term rental, happy to live in a roommate situation as well. Budget is $2,000 per month. Clean, non smoker, no children, lots of local references to verify my character, just looking for a place to call home. Thanks for reading. 802-730-7088.

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

Submit an ad online at gunnisonshopper.com

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

Deadline is NOON ON MONDAY

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

QUEEN FUTON SOFA SLEEPER:

Oak frame, futon cover is forest green with small golden tree pattern. Everything is in very good condition. Text for color photos. Pick up in CB. $50 OBO. 970-765-6456.

BEAR CLAW TUB AND SINK:

$500. 970-901-3150.

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

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

KING SIZE HEADBOARD: Pottery barn, upholstered. $50 OBO. New adjustable bed frame, free. Call to arrange pick-up. 970-596-8717.

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

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

ART GALLERY SIGN: Sandblasted redwood, never used outside, excellent condition. $95 or best reasonable offer. 970-404-5865.

LARGE LADDER RACK: $200. 970-901-3150.

VINTAGE CHILDRENS ITEMS:

1951 comic book: “General George MacArthur, The Great American,” $20. Vintage Madam Alexander Netherlands boy and girl, 8 in. dolls. Used, loose elastic, 100% complete with Dutch shoes, clothing, flower basket, $13. Miniature Children’s tea set: Antique porcelain, made in Japan, two cups, two saucers, pitcher, $6. 970-274-8798.

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

ICE CREAM FREEZER: Older model but in good working order. $300 OBO. Call 970-641-3186.

MISC. ITEMS: Sony DVP-FX810

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

LOOKING FOR PHOTOS OF ITEMS?

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!

PHOTOS UPLOADED WITH ADS ARE ONLINE ONLY!

SUBMIT ONE FREE PHOTO PER ITEM LISTING AT gunnisonshopper.com

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

SOLID CHERRY DISPLAY CASE:

Length 59 x 27 wide x 41 high. 2 drawer top, 4 drawer bottom, lights, mirrored backs, locks, thick bull nose edges, from fine jewelry store, local made. $890 (includes cherry wood side shelves) or close offer. 970-4045865.

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

CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS:

These aren’t your run-of-themill set from Amazon. They are quality and made in Utah. The endocrine mini set from Crystal Tones (two bowls). $350 OBO. 970-596-8954.

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

WATERDROP HYDRATION

STARTER SET: Brand new, box has slight damage. Includes 20 oz. frosted glass bottle, Insulating thermos sleeve, 12 vitamin hydration cubes. $14. 970-274-8198.

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

ITEM LISTINGS RUN FREE SUBMIT ONLINE AT GUNNISONSHOPPER.COM

DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT NOON

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

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

YARD SALE: 38163 US Hwy. 50, look for signs. Recreational gear, duckies, pop-up camper, truck bed trailer, clothing, shoes, furniture and more. May 11 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

8-WEEK-OLD NETHERLAND

DWARF BABY BUNNIES: Cuter than cute! To good pet homes only. Mom is black. Dad is black otter. Two of the babies are black otter, two solid black, and one is a chocolate otter, I think. $60. 970-975-3865.

250 GAL. FUEL TANK: Self-standing. $1,000 OBO. 970-901-3150.

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

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

CLIP-ON EARRINGS: Numerous pairs and styles. $3-$5/pair. 970-274-8198.

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

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

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

SAD LIGHT by Bright Box, sunlight therapy framed in wood. Originally $100. Yours for $40. 970-596-8954. What is a sad light? A lamp with light intensity of 10,000 lux placed 16-24 inches away at a 45-degree angle from the eyes for 30 minutes can help treat Seasonal Affective Disorder and other mood disorders.

BOARD GAMES AND PUZZLES:

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

WOMEN’S CLOTHING: Cloudveil women’s soft shell jacket, size medium, light green. Some sun fading, otherwise in great condition, $15. New with tags: Skins women’s Active A200 compression shorts, size small, black with pink stripe. $12. 970-274-8198.

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

LEGOS LEGOS LEGOS: My kids are ready to sell decades worth of Legos that they have invested thousands in. The storage alone is worth $200. Selling the whole set for $550 OBO. It includes building blocks, hundreds of Lego people and little Lego accessories and animals. A Lego builder’s dream! Text for pictures. 970596-8954.

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

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

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

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

HAIKU:

The T-Rex likes you, But he can’t give you a hug. His arms are too short.

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

LOOKING FOR A CLEAN REMINGTON 30-06 PUMP MODEL 760: Have cash in hand. 719239-1630. In Salida.

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

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

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

LIST IT HERE!

Submit an ad and a photo for free online at gunnisonshopper. com

Free under 60 words INCLUDING A PHOTO.

Deadline is NOON ON MONDAY

2003 HONDA 150CC CRF MOTORCYCLE: Been stored, good condition, asis. $1,900 OBO. 970-275-9733.

HONDA MOTOR: $600. 970-2090142.

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

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

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

To claim an item listed below, please call 970-641-8283 to make an appointment. Items not claimed within 180 days (owner unknown) or 60 days (owner known) become property of the City of Gunnison. Items found in approximately the last 30 days:

24-0536GPD RED SUN BICYCLE, REVOLUTION, TOWNIE

24-0552GPD CURRENCY

24-0626GPD BLUE ROADMASTER MTN. BIKE

24-0633GPD DODGE FOB WITH THREE OTHER KEYS

FORTUNE COOKIE: Wisdom comes from experience.

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

Deadline is NOON ON MONDAY

SUDOKU ANSWERS

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

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

HABITIAT FOR HUMANITY

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

YOUTH NATURE CLASSES:

Ripples Wilderness in Crested Butte offers classes for kids ages six and up to discover the beauty and importance of nature and where we fit in it all. Financial aid is available. Sign up for summer programming and find more information at rippleswilderness. com.

ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

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

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

Field McDonough Room in Gunnison. This is a mutual support group with no religious affiliation. Contact ajohnson@ gunnisoncounty.org with questions.

NEED FOOD ASSISTANCE?

Gunnison Country Food Pantry is open on Mondays from 1-4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1-7 p.m. Spanish and Cora translators are available on Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. Visit the pantry at 114 S. 14th St. in Gunnison. Info at GunnisonCountryFoodPantry.org.

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

ATTENTION CITIZENS AND WESTERN STUDENTS

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

FREE QIGONG FOR CANCER: In partnership with Tough Enough to Wear Pink, Heidi Magnus will offer free, gentle Qigong classes for anyone who has been recently diagnosed, currently in treatment

for 5 and under. Follow us on Facebook for updated information.

YOUTH WOOD BURNING

WORKSHOP: Youth ages 12 and up are invited to join Chelsea McKenzie to learn the art of wood burning on May 18 from 2:30- 5 p.m. at the GAC. $35 includes all supplies for taking home a live edge plank. Light snacks and one complimentary beverage are included. Register at gunnisonartscenter.org.

MUSICAL THEATER: Mountain Words Festival presents “Singletrack! The Musical” by playwright, actor and Western Colorado University theater director, Steven Cole Hughes, at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts on May 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 at crestedbuttearts.org.

THE MOUNTAIN WORDS FESTIVAL is a multi-day literary celebration featuring readings, workshops, kids’ events, parties, panel discussions, live theater and more from May 24-26. Tickets and passes are on sale now at crestedbuttearts.org.

GUNNISON NATIVE PLANT

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

BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS PRESENTS PUBLIC

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

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW) will meet on May 18 at the home of Bobbi Harper, 227 W. Cottonwood Road in Gunnison. All are welcome to this annual brunch to learn more about the organization. Call Sharon at 970.641.2883 or Bobbi at 970.641.2346 for more information.

COMMUNITY READ PROGRAM:

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

2024 GUNNISON GALLERY CAT/DOG ART SHOW WINNERS ARE: Best of Show, Cat: Ron Shannon, 2nd Place, Cat: Roberta Marquette, 3rd Place, Cat: Lee Friedman, Best of Show, Dog: Mary Ann Williams, 2nd Place, Dog: Linda Downs, 3rd Place, Dog: Charles Gagne. Special thanks to Deb Callihan, Karen Artas, Dierdre Fotescu and Pawsitively Native. $1,500 was raised for Gunnison Underdog Rescue!

birth to high school graduation. Organizations must be 501(c) (3) tax-exempt or other type of charitable organization. The application deadline is June 3 at noon. Email Pam Montgomery at pgmflower@gunnison.com or call 970.901.9950 for more information and to apply.

LITERARY TRIVIA: The Mountain Words Festival presents Literary Trivia with the Quiz Quiz Bang Bang podcast on May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts. Tickets are $5 at crestedbuttearts.org.

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

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

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

THE HISTORY OF PIZZA

Pizza has a long history. Flatbreads with toppings were consumed by the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. (The latter ate a version with herbs and oil, similar to today’s focaccia.) But the modern birthplace of pizza is southwestern Italy’s Campania region, home to the city of Naples. Founded around 600 B.C. as a Greek settlement, Naples in the 1700s and early 1800s was a thriving waterfront city. Technically an independent kingdom, it was notorious for its throngs of working poor, or lazzaroni. “The closer you got to the bay, the denser their population and much of their living was done outdoors, sometimes in homes that were little more than a room,” says Carol Helstosky, author of Pizza: A Global History and associate professor of history at the University of Denver.

These Neapolitans required inexpensive food that could be consumed quickly. Pizza—flatbreads with various toppings, eaten for any meal and sold by street vendors or informal restaurants—met this need. “Judgmental Italian authors often called their eating habits ‘disgusting,’” Helstosky notes. These early pizzas consumed by Naples’ poor featured the tasty garnishes beloved today, such as tomatoes, cheese, oil, anchovies and garlic.

Italy unified in 1861, and King Umberto I and Queen Margherita visited Naples in 1889. Legend has it that the traveling pair became bored with their steady diet of French haute cuisine and asked for an assortment of pizzas from the city’s Pizzeria Brandi, the successor to Da Pietro pizzeria, founded in 1760. The variety the queen enjoyed most was called pizza mozzarella, a pie topped with soft white cheese, red tomatoes and green basil. (Perhaps it was no coincidence that her favorite pie featured the colors of the Italian flag.) From then on, the story goes, that particular topping combination was dubbed pizza Margherita.

Queen Margherita’s blessing could have been the start of an Italy-wide pizza craze. But pizza would remain little known in Italy beyond Naples’ borders until the 1940s.

An ocean away, though, immigrants to the United States from Naples were replicating their trusty, crusty pizzas in New York and other American cities, including Trenton, New Haven, Boston, Chicago and St. Louis. The Neapolitans were coming for factory jobs, as did millions of Europeans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; they weren’t seeking to make a culinary statement. But relatively quickly, the flavors and aromas of pizza began to intrigue non-Neapolitans and non-Italians.

One of the first documented United States pizzerias was G. (for Gennaro) Lombardi’s on Spring Street in Manhattan, licensed to sell pizza in 1905. (Prior to that, the dish was homemade or purveyed by unlicensed vendors.) Lombardi’s, still in operation today though no longer at its 1905 location, “has the same oven as it did originally,” notes food critic John Mariani, author of How Italian Food Conquered the World.

Debates over the finest slice in town can be heated, as any pizza fan knows. But Mariani credited three East Coast pizzerias with continuing to churn out pies in the century-old tradition: Totonno’s (Coney Island, Brooklyn, opened 1924); Mario’s (Arthur Avenue, the Bronx, opened 1919); and Pepe’s (New Haven, opened 1925).

As Italian Americans, and their food, migrated from city to suburb, east to west, especially after World War II, pizza’s popularity in the United States boomed. No longer seen as an “ethnic” treat, it was increasingly identified as fast, fun food. Regional, decidedly non-Neapolitan variations emerged, eventually including California-gourmet pizzas topped with anything from barbecued chicken to smoked salmon. Postwar pizza finally reached Italy and beyond. “Like blue jeans and rock and roll, the rest of the world, including the Italians, picked up on pizza just because it was American,” explains Mariani.

Today international outposts of American chains like Domino’s and Pizza Hut thrive in about 60 different countries. Reflecting local tastes, global pizza toppings can run the gamut from Gouda cheese in Curaçao to hardboiled eggs in Brazil.

2017 PSE BRUTEFORCE

COMPOUND BOW: Used very little, looks new. Comes with Plano hard case along with brand new site, arrow rest, quiver, stabilizer and a few arrows. Note: Bow has damaged cable. Call Don for more info. $285. 970-2616362.

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

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

MOUNTAIN BIKE: In great shape and ready to ride for any beginner to advanced rider. Salsa brand with 29” wheels, sized small for a woman. I am 5’5”. $2,250. 970-596-8954.

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

Weekly Horoscopes

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, a friend has made steady progress and exhibited significant personal growth. Continue to support this person’s pursuits and act as a source of encouragement.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Your happiness can bring joy to many other people this week, Taurus. Spread all of your positivity among those people who can use it the most. You will reap rewards as well.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

The people around you may be behaving in interesting and unexpected ways, Gemini. You don’t know what to make of this just yet, so sit back and watch the show.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, it is challenging to keep up with all of the comings and goings of the people in your social circle. It may take a little while for you to reconnect.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Let others see a side of you that you don’t often share, Leo. It is alright to be vulnerable at times, and this vulnerability actually may appeal to some new people in your life.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you have a tremendous amount of power at your disposal this week. You should use all of it wisely and not waste a drop. Others will be affected by your presence.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, expect to spot trouble on the horizon before other people around you. This gives you a head-start to take action and prepare yourself and others for what’s to come.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Pay careful attention to any and all financial transactions you make this week, Scorpio. You want to keep tabs on where your money is going and avoid as many mistakes as possible.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, a situation may arise this week in which you are expected to do more than you feel comfortable. Don’t let others bully you into action. Explain your hesitation carefully and respectfully.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

What is the point of power struggles if it alienates all of the people closest to you, Capricorn? Sometimes you must forego ego to maintain personal relationships and family harmony.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, try to interact this week with the people who may not necessarily agree with you or share your beliefs. It could be good to see things from different perspectives.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Positive energy is circling around you this week, Pisces. Those good vibes will put you in a mood to reach out to some people in your life who may have drifted away.