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NO. 8
JULY 14 - JULY 20, 2016
OURAY COUNTY
Projects use creative techniques to mitigate mine pollution
Tailings from the Atlas
Mill were seeping into
Sneffels Creek prior to
the bank stabilization
project. Uncompahgre
Watershed Partnership collaborated with
Ouray Silver Mines
and Western Stream
Works to turn the
creek away from the
mine tailings and
reduce the amount of
heavy metals in the
water.
Plaindealer photo
by Tori Sheets
by Tori Sheets
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Sneffels Creek will run more clearly after completion of a bank stabilization project designed to divert
the creek away from mine tailings at the abandoned
Atlas Mill. The mill is just east of the Ouray Silver
Mine, formerly the Revenue Mine, and its tailings are
laden with cadmium and zinc deposits that leak into
Sneffels Creek.
The creek is on the Clean Water Act's 303(d) List of
Impaired Waters because its water quality does not
support certain aquatic life. Uncompahgre Watershed
Partnership coordinated a project to divert the creek
away from the tailings so it won't continue to flow
through the area and pick up the heavy metals.
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Public hearing continues
for CR 1 PID
High alpine tundra
remains undefined
By Dalton Carver
[email protected]
The
Ouray
County
Planning
Commission had one last chance on July
6 to review its draft of high alpine residential development regulations before
its public hearing July 19. The final recommendation to the Board of County
Commissioners will be voted on after
the hearing.
Meeting at the Land Use building in
Ridgway, the OCPC went over the draft
subsection by subsection, reviewed the
accompanying report to the BOCC and
then laid ground rules for the upcoming
public hearing.
The attending public also had 15
minutes to voice their opinions as the
process came at an end.
Square footage
During the section walkthrough, the
most complicated issue seemed to be
how much square footage of a structure
to allow on buildable high alpine
parcels, which must be at least five
acres. At previous sessions, the OCPC
decided on a maximum density of one
1,000 square foot dwelling with a 200
square foot non-dwelling accessory unit.
A high alpine developer can also earn
an additional 500 square feet for each
“surrendered” developable parcel, maxing out at 2500 square feet.
“Surrendered” would mean the owner
gives up development rights for those
properties. This would encourage one
larger structure rather than several
smaller ones, thereby lowering density.
The element in question Wednesday
evening was whether surrendered
parcels could be touching or non-contiguous above 9,480 feet, where the
High Alpine Zone begins.
“We need to pick one of these and
then perhaps offer the other concept to
the BOCC in the report (for consideration),” said Randy Parker, OCPC chair.
The majority of the commission
wanted a contiguous connection
between potentially surrendered parcels
in order to earn the additional square
footage.
“Contiguous would definitely be a
more difficult standard,” said Craig
Jackman, planning commissioner.
Chris Carr, planning commissioner,
shared his opinion on the possible maximum square footage of 2500.
“If we’re going to offer ‘allowances’,
I’d like to see (maximum square
footage) reduced,” he said. “To me,
we’re just piling on something we’re trying to discourage.”
However, Parker and the rest of the
commission decided to accept the figure.
“It’s going to be on significant
acreage if they’re going to get up to
2500 (square feet),” said Parker. “It’s
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The public hearing regarding formation of a public improvement district to
levy taxes for chip sealing the unpaved
portion of County Road 1 did not culminate in a decision by the Board of
County Commissioners on Tuesday.
The public comment period was
continued to July 26 at 6 p.m. in the 4H Event Center. Commissioners noted
several citizens with an interest in the
issue could not fit Tuesday’s morning
meeting time into their schedules.
The only decision before the BOCC
now is whether commissioners should
form the PID, place the question on
the general election ballot or not allow
formation of the PID at all. If commissioners decide to form the PID they
will also set its boundaries.
If the district is formed, voters within the district would decide the debt
and mill levy issues later.
Citizens expressed opinions both for
and against formation of the PID during the public hearing, but comments
were overwhelmingly against forming
the district.
County Attorney Marti Whitmore
said she has a personal financial interest in the issue because she owns property in the proposed PID, so she
removed herself from the BOCC table
and joined the public.
Paul Sunderland, San Juan County
attorney, is assisting the BOCC with all
legal
matters
on
the
issue.
Commissioners set aside $5,000 for
Sunderland to assist them in any matCR 1 16
The 4-H Event Center was packed on Tuesday as citizens of Log Hill Mesa came out to
express their opinions about the formation of a public improvement district to pave CR 1.
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Large or small, humane
societies’ operations similar
by Dalton Carver
[email protected]
The family of
Jarrod Clark
would like to express our gratitude for
all the acts of kindness we received
during our time of loss. It does our
heart good to know the many lives our
Jarrod touched and for all the cards,
flowers, meals and fond memories
you shared with us.
God Bless You All
~ The Clark Family
Regional humane societies are nonprofit organizations that count on contributions and donations, but
costs aren't always fully covered with donations.
Despite serving different size regions, local humane
societies have similar operational expenses and must
maintain revenue levels to meet them.
For example, this was never more clear than when
Second Chance Humane Society recently received a
$655,000 donation, yet Executive Director Kelly
Goodin said the funds would “not eliminate our
reliance upon our community’s support for such ongoing (operational) expenses.”
The donation will be used to pay off the mortgage
on the shelter property at 177 County Road 10 near
Ridgway.
Second Chance serves Ouray County, San Miguel
County and parts of Montrose County.
In 2014, Second Chance received $957,727 in contributions and grants, according to its IRS Form 990.
Form 990, officially labeled the “Return of
Organization Exempt from Income Tax,” is a document filed by non-profit organizations with the
Internal Revenue Service. The 990 is public information and can be found on the Colorado Secretary of
State’s website under the “Charities and fundraisers”
link. For a specific nonprofit, users can use the search
feature. The 2014 return is the most recent.
Second Chance has also received significant donations in the recent past, including a $50,000 donation
from the Florida-based Timothy Sykes Foundation in
April 2015, a $100,000 donation from Jane and
Robert Cizek for the shelter’s dog den in May 2014
and a $20,000 donation
for a medical clinic in
October 2014.
“We consider Second
Chance to be a small
nonprofit with a big service area,” said Goodin.
“There is endless need in
our region for animal
welfare programs and
services and we continue
to expand our capacity to
meet that need.”
Goodin
described
Second Chance’s programming as unique,
focusing on enrichment
of the shelter pets’ lives
while
with
Second
Chance. Goodin said this
programming has led to
less illness, faster adoption times, fewer failed
adoptions and increased
adoptions.
“Treating our shelter
pets differently than other shelters do clearly is more
costly, but it also supports our mission and demonstrates how animals should be treated as soon as people enter our property,” said Goodin.
According to Second Chance’s Form 990, the nonprofit spent $783,895 in 2014, due partly to the shelter's life enrichment methods.
In 2014, Second Chance took in 343 pets across its
nearly 12,600-person service population. About 80
percent were adopted, returned to owner or transferred to another eligible shelter. On average, animals
spend 30 days in Second Chance’s care.
Goodin said pet cost per day isn’t a straightforward
answer, but Second Chance spent about $550 per pet
per month on food, medical, microchips, routine vet
care, facility and operational costs and payroll overall.
“We address each pet that arrives on an individual
basis,” said Goodin. “Some require more care than
others depending on age, health and behavioral
issues.”
In addition, Second Chance had $488,282 in
salaries, other compensation and employee benefits in
2014, which covers all 35 shelter and thrift store
employees. Goodin noted two-thirds of the employees
are part-time. Salaries were 62 percent of Second
Chance’s 2014 total expenses.
In 2014, the humane society reported total revenue
of $993,076, the majority coming from contributions
and grants.
Second Chance’s two thrift stores in Ridgway and
Telluride have a large impact on the nonprofit’s business model, which Goodin said is important to earned
income. Second Chance has operated the Ridgway
thrift store since 1998 but acquired the Telluride
location in July 2014.
“We don’t receive public funding and must secure
our finances via other avenues,” she said. “The thrifts
have to spend money to earn money and a lot of our
revenue goes into conversion cost.”
However, Second Chance’s revenue and expense
figures aren’t the highest when compared to Humane
Society of Pagosa Springs, Roice- Hurst Humane
Society (Grand Junction) and La Plata Humane
Society.
Shelter Comparisons
Comparing regional humane societies is difficult
due to varying factors.
“There can be local factors that may make direct
comparison less than 100 percent accurate,” said
Mike Stoll, Pagosa Springs executive director.
“Probably not to the degree of “apples to oranges”
comparisons, but statistically important enough to
keep in mind.”
Factors such as population served, higher concentration of pets, animal-friendly communities, local
volunteer pools, shelter programs, animal species
taken in, public and municipality support and facility
maintenance can figure in to how much each humane
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Red flag warning lifted
by Tori Sheets
[email protected]
Southwestern Colorado came
under a Red Flag Alert for wildfires on
Monday during high wind conditions,
low humidity and high temperatures.
The alert was lifted on Tuesday.
The alert notification sent out to
Ouray County residents on Monday
read, "Southwestern Colorado is now
under Red Flag Alert, no burning in
Ouray County."
According to Junior Mattivi, Ouray
County sheriff, the reference to no
burning was just a precaution, not a
burn ban.
"When we're in a Red Flag Warning
we try to get the word out so that people understand that they have to be
really careful with their burning," he
said.
Mattivi said he does not expect a
burn ban to be initiated any time soon.
He is in contact with the U.S. Forest
Service to check on the moisture content of fuels and the fire conditions in
the area. The warning on Monday was
just a precaution.
"Red Flag Warning is just conditions are ripe for a wildland fire if it
gets out of control because humidity is
low, temps are high and the wind is
blowing," he said.
The Rocky Mountain Area
Interagency Coordination Center
moved Colorado, Wyoming, South
Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas from
level two to level three preparedness
level. According to a press release form
RMACC, preparedness levels are based
on current and forecast weather conditions, fire activity and fuel availability.
Levels range from one to five, with
five being the highest level of fire danger. Each level has specific directions
for firefighters and the public to
respond to and prevent wildfire incidents.
As of Wednesday there are five
active wildfires in Colorado. For a map
of the fire locations and information
go to http://inciweb.nwcg.gov.
OURAY COUNTY
Alaimo case postponed
by Dalton Carver
[email protected]
The criminal case for Joseph Alaimo, 50,
has been pushed forward to Aug. 4 at 11
a.m.
Alaimo appeared at the Ouray County
Courthouse in person the morning of July 7
for a dispositional hearing. His public
defender, Kori Zapletal, delivered the postponement request over the phone, citing
"received additional discovery" as the main
reason.
Hon. Cory Jackson, Ouray County judge,
and 7th Judicial District assistant district
attorney Seth Ryan had no concerns with
pushing it to August.
The case has already been postponed
twice. Alaimo's case was discussed May 12
and June 2 leading up to last Thursday's
appearance.
Alaimo is charged with two counts of
sexual assault and one count of possession
of a controlled substance. After attempts to
find Alaimo in Colorado were unsuccessful,
he was arrested in Northumberland County,
Pennsylvania by the United States Marshals
Fugitive Task Force in April.
Alaimo is a licensed veterinarian and the
former owner of the Trail Town Still in
Ridgway. He also contributed a monthly science column to the Plaindealer.
WESTERN SLOPE
Montrose
accident results
in death, injuries
by Dalton Carver
[email protected]
A head-on vehicle collision the morning of July 6 left
one dead and two others seriously injured, according to
Nate Reid, Colorado State Police trooper.
Stephanie Boyd of Montrose was driving her 2005
Chevy Cavalier eastbound on US 550 when Earl
McWilliams' 2006 Ford F350 drifted into Boyd's lane, colliding head on.
McWilliam's vehicle rolled once, coming to rest off the
eastbound shoulder after colliding with a fence. McWilliams
was transported to Montrose Memorial.
Boyd died in the collision. The Montrose resident was
wearing her seatbelt. Boyd also had a passenger, her daughter Maygin Boyd, who was transported to Montrose
Memorial with serious injuries. Charges have yet to be filed
in the incident.
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“It’ll be hard to get people to go home.”
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FROM THE PUBLISHER
All clear in the Cimarrons
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Swift with praise for Sue
Dear Editor,
A friend and I were in Ouray County
last week for a few days and visited the
Box Cañon Falls on July 7. While admiring the magnificent falls, we had the
pleasure of meeting and talking with Sue
E. Hirshman, a volunteer with the City of
Ouray and the Forest Service, one of
whose passions is the study and protection of the Black Swifts in the cañon. The
City of Ouray is indeed fortunate to have
a resident with the dedication and expertise of Ms. Hirshman.
As well as describing the habits of the
birds, Ms. Hirshman kindly pointed out
several Black Swift nests in the cañon
walls. I was concerned that at least one of
the nests was close enough to the metal
walkway that it could be disturbed easily
by careless or thoughtless tourists. I hope
plans are being made to erect additional
screens along the walkway to prevent that
from happening.
Last week was the first time I had visited your beautiful and friendly city, and
it certainly will not be the last time.
Richard S. Harwood
Colorado Springs
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On Sunday, Beecher
and I took our annual trip
to the Cimarron range. We
figured the Fourth of July
Alan
army of campers had
Todd
bugged out, it being the
last weekend associated
with the holiday work
week.
We were right, just a bit early as we
ran into camper after camper descending
from Owl Creek Pass.
The views were spectacular on the way
up, as usual. Chimney Peak acting as a
waypost to fun and adventure on a rare
day off for newsy folks.
We meandered past all three Cimarron
forks, dodging a few four-wheelers with
kids riding shotgun without helmets.
Amazing.
When we came around the corner on a
bumpy, rocky dirt road leading to Rowdy
Lake, we were surprised to see only one
car in the parking area. Even with the
end of the weekend, on a bright, sunny
day, ideal for an escape into the high
country, we figured there would be at
least a few more enjoying the area.
When we got a glimpse of Rowdy
Lake, it was pea-green. Perhaps others
had come and gone, deterred by the offcolor water.
One lone couple sat on its banks with
a few lines tossed in the water. Two small
jars of salmon eggs lay on the ground, a
cigarette butt smoldering at their feet. We
said hello as we passed, our trusty dog
and trail leader, Buster, in a hurry to stay
in front.
We were headed to Clear Lake, about a
mile across a high meadow above Rowdy
Lake.
But now we had some concern that
Clear Lake would not live up to its name,
considering the murkiness of Rowdy
Lake. But we beat a path to it, regardless.
Lunch was packed, we had plenty of
water and I was carrying Beecher's chair
and my fly fishing gear.
No turning back now.
After the second rise, we spotted Clear
Lake and it was blue and clear and, best
of all, we had it all to ourselves.
After a few hours of non-cooperative
fish, with the only noise a buzzing fly or
an airplane passing high above, a couple
came down the trail. They didn't have
anything with them, which meant they
probably weren't there for the afternoon.
Sure enough, they went to water's edge,
looked around and turned back.
Buster was mildly concerned with our
brief visitors. Evidently, he thought the
solitude was his to protect, and he stayed
on point, focused and alert to the couple
as they walked away and disappeared
over the rise back to Rowdy Lake.
Soon he was back at my side, watching
my every cast, waiting for my line to draw
taut with the fight from a bright, crimson
cutthroat.
Funny, that's exactly what I was waiting for, too.
But nothing was happening on top of
the water. I mean nothing.
Later in the afternoon there was a rise,
then another, but that was all that broke
the surface.
Beecher, meanwhile,
set up camp with her
folding chair under the
only tree near the lake.
She had water, carrot and
jicama sticks, her Kindle
and enough deet to deter
the hungriest short-season
mosquito.
Buster occasionally left my side, bored
with all the action, and begged a carrot
stick off Beecher. He even tried jicama
and found it to his liking.
He wasn't getting a feast from me,
that's for sure.
Who knows what Clear Lake will look
like in a few decades on a Sunday after
the Fourth of July. The population of
Colorado is set to double by the year
2040. And while Ouray County is expected to grow at only about a 1 percent pace
per year, all those people on the Front
Range will look this way to escape the
congestion.
That's a great sign for business owners
on the Western Slope, even in slowgrowth counties such as ours or San Juan
County. The demands on "our" playgrounds in the western part of the state
will be more and more. That can only
mean business will continue to grow.
That's all good.
But we locals need to escape, too. And
many of us live where we vacation.
Whether it's a hike up Sneffels, a trek to
Blue Lakes or a getaway to Clear Lake,
we value our rare days off, too.
I hope the owner of the Ouray County
Plaindealer in 2040 can wet a fly in a
clear lake on a clear day in the middle of
summer, and enjoy the solitude we were
fortunate enough to have this Sunday.
Kudos to Ouray City crews who
cleaned up after the Fourth of July, and
thanks to our visitors who did all they
could to leave the city as sparkling as
they found it. On Tuesday, July 5, there
was barely a trace of the several thousand
who lined the streets.
Someone emailed wanting a photo that
ran in the Ouray Herald and Plaindealer
from a specific date in the 1960s.
Unfortunately, I had to inform her that
we didn't have any original photos from,
really, the late-90s prior.
We don't know what happened to all
those old photos. When I worked at the
Austin American-Statesman, there was a
morgue, as it was called, and file after file
after file of photos and reporter notes
were kept.
If you wanted a photo of Lyndon
Baines Johnson from the 1960s, you had
your pick of all the photos the Statesman
had at the time. All originals.
But not us. And I suspect that's the
case with a lot of small papers that have
been privately owned, changed hands a
lot, moved locations and had limited storage.
I sure would like to have original photos of Otto Mears in our Plaindealer
archives. Thank goodness for the Ouray
County Historical Society.
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LOOKING BACK
From the Ouray County Herald and
Ouray County Plaindealer:
50 Years Ago
July 14, 1966 This is the first of a series of
articles concerning the fallout shelter program
for Ouray County, as released by Civil Defense
Director James Kitt. There is much we can do
together, and perhaps the first step is to take a
clear look at nuclear warfare and what it
could mean for the world as we know it today.
There is no escaping the fact that nuclear conflict would leave a tragic world. The areas of
blast and fire would be scenes of havoc,
destruction, and death. For the part of the
country outside of the immediate range of the
explosions, it would be a time of extraordinary
hardship.
40 Years Ago
July 15, 1976 Vandals created $600 worth
of damage to the Rebekah's Hall late Sunday
evening, July 4th. They entered the building
by kicking in the door, proceeded to tear the
sink from the wall in the men's room letting
water run into the building. An antique table
was ruined. Chief Keith Kelly and Officer
Drew Jensen investigated.
30 Years Ago
July 17, 1986 The Ouray Mountain Rescue
Team was called out Sunday to search for an
overdue hiker. According to Lyn Yaroll, secretary of the rescue team, Dale Stanislawski of
Ridgway went hiking up Bear Creek Trail
near Ouray on Saturday and failed to return
on schedule. His family requested assistance of
the mountain rescue team Sunday morning.
20 Years Ago
July 18, 1996 Ouray's mountain runner
extraordinaire Rick Trujillo wasn't even sure
he would be able to complete this year's Hard
Rock 100 endurance run. So he was more
surprised than anybody when he not only finished the race, but won it with a new course
record - 30:44:17. The previous record was
32:00:14. For Trujillo, 48, the race was a triumphant yet grueling experience, made more
so by the back pain which started acting up
just two weeks before the race.
10 Years Ago
July 21, 2006 To say that Til Willis is back
on his feet might involve a little bit of an
understatement. Not only has the Ouray
singer/songwriter fully recovered from a 2005
automobile accident that left him unable to
walk for two and a half months, but he's ready
to release his fifth album, “Cindershine.” This
latest effort may be his most special. It was cut
at the Sun Studio in Memphis, the birthplace
of rock 'n roll.” Standing in the same building
where Elvis, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis
became legends, Cindershine was born,”
recalls Willis.
From The Ridgway Sun
25 Years Ago
July 18, 1991 A 55-gallon drum of sulphuric acid tumbled off the edge of Highway
550 below Red Mountain Pass along with a
truck and driver on Wednesday, July 10,
spilling 15 gallons of hazardous waste into the
canyon, according to Colorado State Patrol.
The spill occurred at 3:40 p.m., 10 miles south
of Ouray as Dale Carter, 43, of Odessa, TX lost
control of his northbound vehicle.
15 Years Ago
July 18, 2001 A piece of railroading - and
film making - history arrived in Ridgway on
Sunday. A crane swung the famous “horse
car” from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance
Kid into place at its new home at the Ridgway
Railroad Museum. Although the car was built
for the scene in the classic movie where the
mounted posse jumps out of the car and chases the Wild Bunch as the money floats down
out of the sky, the car actually has a unique
history on the Denver and Rio Grande.
5 Years Ago
July 13, 2011 A spokesman for Colorado
Parks and Wildlife last week said that bears are
starting to make their presence known in Log
Hill Village, knocking over trash cans and, in one
incident, breaking into a house. On June 26 a
bear caused damage when it broke into a house
on Pine Drive in the southwest corner of the
subdivision.
Unsolicited advice regarding milestones and headstones
Some things never change. Once again
a “slight chance of scattered thunderstorms” forecast caught up with Bobbie
and me on a recent wobbly-legged
descent from Red Mountain One.
Innocuous puffs of clouds mushroomed
into sinister thunderheads that spawned
flashes of sheet lightning over Potosi,
Sneffels and “the Haydens.” Thunder
rumbled between flash and boom on
ever-shortening delays—still a couple
miles distant, but headed our direction.
Nothing revives tired legs like lightninginduced shots of adrenalin.
It all started because we wanted to
spend our “milestone” 30th anniversary
hiking amid the surreal neon glow of
nearby Red Mountains. With soil and
rocks rich in iron and other colorful minerals, they command attention… particularly when juxtaposed against ho-hum,
grayscale “neighbors.”
The “Reds” are dumbfounding—a
panoramic patchwork quilt of white snow
against orange and red, ocher and
umber. It’s enough to make your eyes
and heart bleed.
I was dubious about Gray-Copper
Gulch Trail’s timbered and north-facing
aspect. Wading swollen creeks and postholing snowdrifts was getting old. So we
opted to hike the south-facing Corkscrew
Gulch Road one drainage over. CGR is a
popular “Jeep Trail” that serpentines
right through the heart of the “Reds.”
Being preseason and midweek, traffic
should be minimal. I suppose we could
have fired up Petroleous
Rex and four-wheeled up
CGR like everyone else…
avoided the struggle up
Mark
and toe-jam down. But
Johnson
where, pray tell, is the
fun and challenge in
that? Milestones should
be memorable, so we did
it the hard way.
After a long, steep slog to the pass, we
set our sights on Red Mountain Number
One’s fiery dragon-back ridge, leaving
Jeep-bound day-tripper tourists and
motors behind. Bobbie and I struggled
upward, across mounds of lichen-speckled boulders, edging looking-glass ponds,
wading patches of dirty snow. The “dragon’s back” is guarded by a near vertical
slope of unstable red scree; one must
“earn” the privilege of wandering its
flaming spinal cord by clawing up on all
fours—two steps forward, one step back.
Lungs cried out for oxygen; legs
burned; buttocks smoldered—all in all a
grueling (thus “memorable”) milestone
hike.
On a “stumbling” retreat down CGR,
under menacing clouds intent on discharging a superabundance of static electricity, Bobbie announces, “It is a good
day to die.” I concurred, “A fitting end,
to be struck down by lightning on our
30th anniversary. A ‘milestone’ with a
‘headstone’.”
It reminded me of a scene from the
movie “Little Big Man.” Battle weary
from constant war against
the trespass of “White
Men,” Old Lodge Skins
(Chief Dan George) prepares to die high atop a
mountain. Wizened by
age and experience, he
issues a final challenge to
the enemy, “Come out and fight!”
Then, a most eloquent last prayer to
the Great Spirit: “It is a good day to die!
Thank You for making me a Human
Being! Thank You for helpin' me to
become a warrior! Thank You for my victories, and for my defeats! Thank You for
my vision, and the blindness in which I
saw further! You make all things and
direct them in their ways, O Grandfather.
And now You have decided that human
beings will walk a road that leads to
nowhere.”
Anyone with a “Golden Age Pass” can
appreciate Old Lodge Skins’ last prayer.
We understand that “human beings” are
strengthened by “defeats” and that periods of “Blindness” are mere opportunities to see “beyond.” We also feel his
frustration, that we are being led down
“a road to nowhere.”
I reflected on the tenuousness of Life,
how it dangles by a thread that may or
may not snap any moment. We inject Life
with risk because it makes us feel alive,
but balance it with mundane “moments,”
strolls through town, gentle hikes…
unguarded conversation over second
glasses of wine (talk about “risk”).
Today, Life’s “moments” are at the
mercy of “device” dings… inane texts
and/or mindless Facebook prattle.
“Milestones” are rendered irrelevant by
incessant speed-of-light communications
that seem to lead down “a road to
nowhere.”
Indeed, some things never change. My
hope is to be one of them. I prefer handwritten letters over emails, talking on the
phone over texting and getting outdoors
to hike or bike over gazing into a miniature screen, waiting for some foolish
absurdity to fill emotionally vacant
moments.
Time wasted is forever lost; so, too,
youthful vigor and the vast expanse of
“Future,” with all its idealism and promise. Life flashes like a bolt of lightning
into the “Past.” The mirror reveals gray
hair and wrinkles… or worse, nothing at
all.
If last “moments” could be chosen,
I’m relatively certain they wouldn’t be
wasted. Consider a hike in the “Reds”;
leaving your device at home on the
charger in order to recharge the one
inside you… you know, just in case your
next Milestone is preceded by a headstone.
Mark Johnson is a restless soul who lives
in Ouray, Colorado with his wife, Bobbie. He
is happiest when exploring the West's nooks
and crannies, hiking, climbing and mountain biking. He authors a "wanderlust" based
bloog: www.Boxcanyonblog.com.
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Steep slope may lead to code change
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the minutes of city council or planning
commission meetings at that time as to
why.
Strandberg said he believes there
are two main factors that drove adoption of the 30 degree pitch requirement.
"One is that a steep roof pitch
allows for faster shedding of snow and
less ice damming," he said. "It also
may have been an attempt at single
family homes trying to fit in with the
existing architecture. Many of the
existing
historically
significant
Victorian homes have a steeper roof
pitch and that would allow them to fit
in a little bit better."
Strandberg also thinks it was an
oversight that the requirement wasn't
included in the R1 zone as well.
Options for the planning commission are to remove the 30 degree roof
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pitch requirement, amend the section
or make no code changes.
Jeff Skoloda, planning commission
chair, said the requirement seems like
a back door way to require architectural review.
"It doesn't seem congruent with
other requirements in our code to dictate roof line," he said.
Flat top roofs are capable of holding snow loads if they are designed
properly. Other commissioners agreed
that the requirement seems unnecessary.
"I wouldn't want somebody dictating my roof lines unless it was a
restricted area in a historical district,"
Tamara Gulde, commissioner, said.
The issue will be discussed again
during the next planning commission
meeting, when action may be taken.
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CITY OF OURAY
Shoreline parking reduced
Restaurant
in hot water
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Because of the high water level at Ridgway State Park, the shoreline vehicle access on the south side of the reservoir at Dallas Creek
is greatly reduced.
Park Manager Kirstin Copeland is requesting that vehicles stay on
the dirt portion of the shoreline to eliminate damage to vegetation.
If the dirt portion is full or inaccessible, people should park at the
Bay View parking lot nearby and then walk to the shoreline and
place hand-launched craft in the water.
“We are seeing much more use in that area this year and traffic
congestion,” Copeland said. “We are trying to continue providing
access until the water levels drop and conditions are appropriate, but
we are depending on our users to help protect the vegetation.”
The park also reminds all paddlers that PFD’s (personal flotation
devices) are required on all craft including paddle boards; everyone
under 13 years old must wear their PFD’s on all watercraft at all
times.
In addition, park users are reminded that dogs must be kept on a
leash to the water’s edge and pet owners must remove any waste.
Dogs are not allowed on the swim beach.
For more information about the park or camping, call 970-626
5822 or go to http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Ridgway.
by Tori Sheets
[email protected]
The Silver Nugget took a brief hiatus last
week after a boiler went out and left the restaurant without hot water. According to owner
Craig MacCraiger, his restaurant didn't have hot
water from Wednesday until Thursday when a
repairman was able to get the necessary parts to
fix the boiler.
According to Katie Yergensen, Montrose
County media relations manager, the county
health inspector received a call on Wednesday
saying the restaurant did not have hot water.
"As is standard protocol they were temporarily shut down until they could restore the hot
water service," she said.
The health inspector verified they did have
hot water on Thursday and The Silver Nugget
opened back up.
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In April John Nixon, architect,
approached city council concerning a
code requirement he believes is a mistake. The section requires at least a 30
degree roof pitch for single family residences in the R2, C1 and C2 zones.
Council directed the issue to the
planning commission to determine if
the code should be changed or left as
is.
According to John Strandberg,
community development coordinator,
the code requirement was adopted in
2005 but there are no references in
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going to be on at least 15 acres to
make it work.”
A member of the public,
Howard Green, agreed with
Carr’s perspective on the total
square footage and wanted to see
it reduced to 1,500 square feet.
“That is huge for the alpine
area,” he said. “(Twenty-five
hundred square feet) encourages
high-end development structures
instead of the smaller, more
modest structures that would be
desirable.”
Another meeting attendee,
Nate Disser, wanted to see even
more square footage allowed.
“The very intent of what
you’re doing is going to be
diminished by reducing the total
allowable square footage,” he
said. “You will incentivize people
to build more structures over a
smaller area in places like Red
Mountain Pass.”
Disser suggested the O CPC
recommend 3,000 maximum
square feet to encourage developers to build one larger structure as opposed to several smaller ones.
“Don’t focus in on just
because it’s a big house, it’s
somehow anathema to the character of the wilderness up there,”
he said. “It’s not.”
COPS
Additional provisions that
would allow developers to earn
more square footage include providing a new, recordable easement enhancing recreational
activity in the high alpine zone
and earning an additional 100
square feet if the accessory unit
is attached.
Tundra definition
The definition of high alpine
tundra, a topic debated in previous sessions, was again addressed
at the July 6 meeting. The tundra
"line" will determine where
development would not be
allowed at all. The OCPC struck
the 11,000 feet elevation mark
designating tundra
and placed an
absolute prohibition on development in the tundra.
inspections at the office. Responded to an audible
Planning comburglary alarm. Issued a citation to dog owner for
missioners
also
dogs at large.
wondered if they
July 7: Made seven traffic contacts for moving violations. Opened an investigation to criminal misshould
include
chief in town park. Took a report of a wallet postree coverage and
sibly stolen, or lost. Opened an investigation to a
tree height in the
restraining order violation. Took possession of
original definition
property found in Hartwell Park. Opened an
investigation into harassment. Opened an investipulled from San
gation into a lost/stolen purse in Hartwell Park;
Juan County’s reglater located. Assisted with a vehicle lockout.
ulations. A certain
Responded to an audible burglary alarm. Made a
amount of tree
traffic contact for a moving violation.
July 8: Issued a warning for a parking violation. Redcoverage
could
tagged two abandoned vehicles in violation of
help
define
where
town ordinance. Assisted a deputy sheriff on a
tundra is located
driving complaint and DUI stop. Took possession
of a debit card found at a gas station.
in the High Alpine
REMINDER: The Marshal’s Office would like to
Zone.
remind concert-goers that bringing alcohol into
“We have it
Hartwell Park during the Concert Series on Thursday
(mentioned)
in the
nights is strictly prohibited by the Town’s liquor
license. Also, Hartwell Park is a mandatory leash
report. I don’t
RIDGWAY MARSHAL
The Ridgway Marshal’s Department investigated the
following calls for service between July 2 and July 8,
2016:
July 2: Assisted a state trooper on a warrant arrest
during a traffic stop and a deputy sheriff on a
felony arrest during a traffic stop. Responded to
an ordinance violation.
July 3: Made nine traffic contacts for moving violations. Red-tagged an abandoned vehicle in violation of town ordinance. Responded to an audible
burglary alarm. Assisted with a vehicle lockout.
Opened a theft investigation. Responded to assist
a deputy sheriff on an unwanted party.
July 4: Made 21 traffic contacts for moving violations.
Responded to an audible burglary alarm.
July 5: Responded to assist a deputy sheriff on a
domestic disturbance. Made two traffic contacts
for moving violations. Opened an investigation of
excessively barking dogs. Stopped a vehicle on a
driving complaint outside of town; vehicle
impounded for no proof of insurance and fictitious
registration.
July 6: Made a traffic contact for a moving violation.
Took possession of a wallet and jewelry turned
into the Marshal’s Office. Performed three VIN
area for all dogs.
know if (the OCPC) need(s) to
change this,” said Parker. “Let
the BO CC decide whether they
want to add it or not.”
Included in its report to the
BO CC is a recommendation to
invest in the creation of a tundra
map, clearly defining where the
line is across the high alpine
zone.
However, meeting attendee Al
Lowande still wasn’t satisfied
with where the OCPC left the
tundra definition.
“Punting it to (the BOCC) to
decide, personally, I think is
inappropriate,” he said. “You
guys have given way more
thought to that definition than
the BO CC could possibly have
done or is likely to do.”
Lowande
also
suggested
adding a specific statement to the
report outlining willow thickets
and krumholtz not being considered as significant or extensive
tree cover in the tundra.
“You don’t want houses sitting
in the willow thickets right at
timberline,” he said. “They’re
not tall enough to obscure anything.”
Danika
Gilbert,
meeting
attendee, offered to help the
OCPC and BOCC craft tundra
definition language as the
process went on. She also suggested if the BOCC elected to
create a tundra map that it be a
dynamic document.
“That way, when you do have
climate changes and fires, that
map is not a static map,” she
said.
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NEWS BRIEFS
SILVERTON - The Milky
Way lights up in all its
splendor, and in a meteor
shower, you understand
what John Denver meant
when he wrote "I've seen
it raining fire in the sky."
Which brings me to a
report from Silvertonian
Frank Lee, who, from his
14th Street home, saw an
interesting sight to the
north of town Thursday
night, June 23, at around
10 p.m. And he got a
photo of it. I'm not suggesting it was a UFO full of
aliens. That would be leaping to conclusions. The
spacecraft from another
galaxy may have just been
an empty drone cargo
ship, for all I know. But did
anyone else see it? Coincidentally, intrepid backcountry
photographer
and Edward Abbey interpreter Criss Furman found
a mysterious object at
Hematite Lake a couple of
days later, possibly a carcass of a balloon of some
sort. Maybe it was still
catching the setting sunlight way up there when
Frank Lee spotted it. I
know, that'd be a boring
story. Let's go with the
ship full of aliens. We've
got to sell some papers
here.
GUNNISON - Gunnisack
owner Dave Jacobson's
business was teeming
with customers late Monday afternoon. While business is good, he's concerned about staffing. His
staff is the most important
part of his business, he
says, and when hiring this
summer he estimated
applications were down
about 60 percent from last
year. "I like to have five
applications and three
candidates for every one
position I fill," Jacobson
said. It's the height of
summer season and - like
Jacobson - numerous
business owners say
they've had a hard time
finding enough employees to cover hours. "Help
wanted" signs are posted
throughout Gunnison - a
telltale indication of a
tight labor market, and
not just at the north end
of the valley. Gunnison
County's unemployment
rate for May was 3 percent
- among the 15 lowest for
counties in Colorado,
according to the state's
Division of Labor Standards and Statistics. The
state unemployment rate one of the lowest in the
country, economists say was 3.6 percent.
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call.
July 9: Conducted a bar check at O’Brien’s
Pub, a traffic stop for defective headlight
in the 1200 block of Main Street and a
traffic stop for defective headlight in the
400 block of Main. Responded to the 200
block of 6th Avenue for a suspicious vehicle.
July 10: Conducted a directed patrol on
Main Street, a traffic stop for speeding in
the 2100 block of Main Street and a
directed patrol on Oak. Responded to the
100 block of 8th Avenue for a parking
problem, to the 200 block of Main Street
for a parking problem, to the pool for a
medical call and to the 200 block of 8th
Avenue for a possible disorderly conduct
report.
Dinner
Main Street.
July 6: Responded to the 300 block of Main
Street for a parking problem, to 1200
block of Main Street for an alarm, to the
800 block of 4th Street for a medical call,
to the 600 block of Main Street for a parking problem and to 1500 Oak St. for a 911
hang-up.
July 7: Responded to the 400 block of 6th
Avenue for a possible trespassing report.
July 8: Responded to the 1500 block of Oak
Street for a parking problem, to the 800
block of Main Street for stray dog and to
O’Brien’s Pub for a medical call.
Conducted a business check at 191 5th
Ave., a directed patrol on Oak Street and
a foot patrol at Fellin Park. Responded to
the pool for a parking problem, to the 700
block of Main Street for an ordinance violation and to the Bon Ton for a medical
Lunch
Ouray
County
lem, to the 800 block of Main Street for a
parking problem, to the 50 block of Main
Street for a suspicious report, to Orvis
Hot Springs to assist deputy in possible
trespassing and to US 550 MM 92.5 for a
possible disturbance.
July 4: Responded to the 1500 block of Oak
Street for an accident, to the Perimeter
Trail for fireworks and to US 550 MM 93
for a possible disturbance.
July 5: Responded to the 100 block of 8th
Avenue for family disturbance, to the 500
block of Main Street for a parking problem, to CR 24 to assist deputy with traffic
problem, to the 900 block of Main for fireworks and to the pool for parking problem. Conducted a directed patrol on Oak
Street, a business check at 191 5th Ave., a
foot patrol on Main Street and a traffic
stop for speeding in the 1300 block of
Breakfast
The Ouray Police Department investigated the
following calls for service between July 3 and
July 10, 2016:
July 3: Conducted a directed patrol on Main
Street, traffic stop for speeding in the
1000 block of Main Street, traffic stop for
careless driving in the 1400 block of Main
Street, traffic stop for speeding in the
1000 block of Main Street, traffic stop for
speeding in the 200 block of Main Street,
traffic stop for speeding in the 1200 block
of Main Street and traffic stop in the 1400
block of Main Street. Responded to the
300 block of Main Street for a stray dog,
to the 700 block of 2nd Street for a
motorist assist, to US 550 MM 92 to assist
deputy with a rockslide, to the 400 block
of Main Street for a motorist assist, to 191
5th Ave. for a 911 hang-up, to the 300
block of Oak Street for a parking prob-
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ning into a power substation switch at the North
Mesa Substation on Friday
plunged about 1,000
homes and businesses
into darkness for more
than an hour Friday. The
Tri-State Generations and
Transmission substation is
located directly behind
the Montrose Daily Press
and close to Delta-Montrose Electric Association's
headquarters; both businesses were among those
affected. A Montrose Daily
Press staff member leaving for lunch reported
hearing a loud "whoosh,"
and then saw a flame
about 3 feet high shoot up
from
the
substation
equipment for perhaps
five seconds. The outage
occurred at about that
time, within 15 minutes of
the noon hour.
Sources: Gunnison Country
Times, Silverton Standard &
The Miner. Montrose Daily
Press.
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La Plata Humane Society
La Plata, serving a county of about
54,000 people, took in a significantly
larger number of animals in 2014 –
around 2,700. The average stay for La
Plata’s furry tenants is approximately
11 days for dogs and 17 for cats. Nelson
also said the organization spends about
$29 a day per pet, which equates to
$870 a month. Its resulting 2014
expense line of $1,394,701 was the
highest among the four societies.
“Our expenses are high because we
provide good, quality care for the animals we have in our custody,” said
Chris Nelson, La Plata director of animal services. “We tend to keep dogs and
cats around a lot longer and go above
and beyond as far as what a lot of shelters are capable of doing medically.”
La Plata’s expenses are countered by
its 2014 total revenue of $1,633,014,
which is boosted by its thrift shop.
“Direct public support usually comes
in around $150,000 a year,” said
Nelson. “As far as the animal shelter
goes, (the thrift store) fully funds probably around 40 percent of our operations.”
Although La Plata had an overall
higher contributions and grants figure,
it also receives help from local animal
control and public funding. Most of
Second Chance’s revenue is from donations.
La Plata’s 2014 salaries line item is
similar to Second Chance’s, at 61 percent of total expenses. La Plata has 48
employees overall.
is Mesa County, which has
about 148,000 people.
In 2014, Roice- Hurst
took in 996 animals, 914
of which resulted in adoption, shelter transfer or
owner returns.
“Our length of stay has
been shortened to around
two weeks, which is phenomenal,” said Sonya
Foster, Roice- Hurst board
president.
Foster said the nonprofit spends about $1,500
per day for all the pets
sheltered. With an average
two-week stay for 996
pets, the average per day
is $39.
Total expenses in 2014
were $621,320.
Roice- Hurst serves the
second-largest area with
fewer employees as well,
maxing out at about 13.
The $289,963 spent on
salaries accounts for about
47 percent of total expenses.
Not having a thrift
store, Roice- Hurst countered much of its expenses
with a 2014 contribution
and grants figure of
$409,180.
Humane Society of Pagosa Springs
The Humane Society of Pagosa
Springs spent $722,360 in 2014 and
took in 506 animals, serving a population of 12,352 people.
Typically, cats stay around 70 days
and dogs 58. Executive director Stoll
admitted Pagosa’s length of stay was
“way too long.” However, Stoll shared
Goodin’s thought process on animal
intake spending.
“Bottom line for us is we spend
whatever amount is necessary to provide the required daily care for whatever animals are in our shelter at any
given time,” said Stoll. “We make an
effort to maximize the number of animals we can provide shelter to.”
Operating with around 16 full-time
employees, Pagosa Spring’s 2014
salaries and compensation were
$414,714, or about 57 percent of total
2014 expenses.
“We all work together through varying partnerships for the same cause,”
said Goodin. “We all apply different
approaches and have different challenges, limitations and opportunities
that are impacted by geographical and
demographic differences.”
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healthy trees. They feed on sap oozed
from the holes. The tree wounds may
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and can serve as entrances for diseases
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Occasionally, girdling of limbs and
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High value ornamental or shade
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Grinding to a start
During a field tour of the Sneffels
Creek Bank Stabilization project on
Thursday, tour-goers got an exclusive
look at the inner workings of the mill at
the Ouray Silver Mine, formerly the
Revenue Mine.
OSM is in a feasibility study phase.
The study is to determine whether operators can tell the mine owners to go forward with investment.
"The numbers are attractive enough
that I think we'll be doing that," Clint
Fletcher, chief executive officer of
Ouray Silver Mines, Inc., said.
Lascaux Resource Capital, based in
New York, is the investment management service for the mine. Fletcher said
they already have a capital budget
developed, and after the feasibility study
is completed it will take a month or two
to complete negotiations.
"If we move forward we'll be looking
at about another $30 to $35 million into
this project, and looking at a re-start on
this mine about this time next year," he
said.
Target production for the mine is 250
tons of silver a day.
The mill at OSM processes all the raw
materials taken from the mine. The mill
will operate around the clock to separate silver, zinc and gold from the ore.
Brian Briggs, chief operating officer
of OSM, explained the mill operates
through a process called attrition grinding.
"That mill is loaded to 35 percent
with iron balls of different sizes and the
ore is between them," Briggs said. "It
lifts up on the side to a 45 degree angle
and they roll and tumble down over the
ore. The ore is completely embedded
and mixed all through them."
The ore is then reduced to a fine
sand-like product laden with minerals.
The product goes into a flotation circuit
where chemicals are added to modify
the PH as well as create a froth to
attract silver and gold and make the zinc
sink.
This mineral slurry is then agitated to
create more bubbles to trap the silver
and gold.
The bubbles are separated and the
waste goes to the bottom. The waste
then goes through a cleaning process to
remove zinc and the remaining silver
and gold.
The slurry goes through a press cycle
where high pressure plates squeeze out
water, and filters trap the particles. The
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Ouray Silver
Mine gave the
tour-goers an
exclusive look at
the inside workings of the mill.
Target production for the mine
when it is open
will be 250 tons
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final product is a black, fine, shiny sandlike product. The silver product is
bagged and is ready for shipment.
Fletcher said when OSM is up and
running, one goal he has for the mine is
to produce little to no waste. The mine
tailings have about 95 percent of the
lead, zinc and silver removed in the
milling process. Fletcher said the tailings are very benign. Right now all the
waste rock coming out of the mine is
taken by Ouray County Road and Bridge
Department to use as road base on
county roads.
"The idea here at this mine site is to
have no waste generation," Fletcher
said. "That's going to be tough. I don't
think we can get rid of all our tailings to
use as road base, but we'll be able to get
rid of a good
portion of it and really be able to reduce
our footprint on this mine site."
The only other mine in the world to
have no waste footprint is the Sutter
Gold Mine in California. Fletcher said
he has visited the Sutter Gold Mine
many times and decided to take a page
out of their book and reduce waste production at OSM as much as possible.
"We said hey, what's a way we can
have a mine that the only thing we have
for waste is some scrap steel, scrap wood
and regular old office waste products,"
he said. "That's it, that's all we should
have, everything else gets used and
sold."
OSM is going through environmental
testing to apply for a permit to do so.
MINE cleanup
river create a sinuous, natural pattern
through the floodplains," Coughlin said.
He said the creek will ultimately
decide where it wants to flow, but
through diversion techniques he hopes
to guide the creek in a way that won't
require future mitigation.
"Our whole objective is to walk away
without maintenance and for it to look
like we were never here; that's the best
compliment we can get," he said.
Before the creek was diverted, an
island with willow trees was in the cen-
ter of the flow. Coughlin removed these
trees and replanted them on the bank of
the stream to create additional bank stabilization.
Ouray Silver Mines is collaborating
on the project because the mine tailings
are on their property. Clint Fletcher,
chief executive officer of Ouray Silver
Mines, Inc., said the last thing he wants
is a repeat of the massive spill at the
Gold King Mine.
"We don't want to be sitting here 20,
30, 50 years from now continuing to
have a discharge out of that portal,” he
said. "We're certainly not going to plug
Western Stream Works manager Bill
the portal because we all know what
Coughlin is conducting work on the
happens when you plug a portal, it just
creek bank stabilization project. His
comes out somewhere else."
plan is to change the meander of the
Fletcher is also working on a treatcreek along the portion where the water
ment system for discharge water coming
meets the mine tailings. He is using
out of the Atlas Mill. The system chanboulders, trees and other materials from
nels water out of the mill into holding
the site to divert the stream and create
ponds where a "bioreactor cell" will
floodplains for future expansion of the
clean the water. The cell has a limestone
creek.
bed with a layer of peat moss and geo
"What we're trying to do is let the
fabric on top. The next layer is a foot of
topsoil with cattails and
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a carbon-rich environment for microorganisms
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the heavy metals.
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and they worked great.
Ouray Silver Mine has
received permits for this
system and will begin the
process in the next few
weeks.
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Ranch Museum tour keeps history alive
by Dalton Carver
[email protected]
The Ouray County Ranch History
Museum is looking for interested history
buffs for its first annual guided ranch tour
July 23 at 10 a.m.
The bus tour will visit the ranches and
people of Pleasant Valley and feature many
stories that will take visitors back to Ouray
County’s roots.
“It’s an opportunity to really hear things
you can’t find in a book, because the stories
are so rich,” said Joan Chismire, OCRHM
board of directors president. “The history
books are the foundation of our county and
this tour will be the frosting on top.”
The tour will begin promptly at 10 a.m. at
the corner of US 550 and County Road 24,
in the old town of Dallas. The bus will stop
at ranches in the Pleasant Valley area, as
well as another property heading back down
CO 62.
Tour-goers will also be treated to more
than just spectacular views and interesting
history. A farm-to-table luncheon at Elk
River Ranch is scheduled for the event.
“We’re going to have different kinds of
crisps, quiche, huge fresh salads, homemade
rolls, fruits and kebabs,” said Chismire. “It’s
going to be a wonderful luncheon.”
After visitors have enjoyed their afternoon meal, they’ll be able to relax with some
limoncello prepared by Chismire herself.
Carol and Don Dalstein, Elk River Ranch
owners, have another property with lemon
trees in Pasadena, California. The limoncello is a product of the Dalstein’s lemons.
“The Dalsteins are so gracious,” said
Chismire. “It’ll be hard to get people to go
home, because it’s such a wonderful place to
sit and relax.”
The tour will then finish up at Johnson’s
Corner, near the Wolf Ranch on CR 23.
“It really is going to be phenomenal,”
said Chismire.
With all that’s planned for the tour,
Chismire recommended reserving a seat as
soon as possible, as there are only 40 spots
available for this year’s trip.
“I’ve got a quarter of them gone. It’s a
hot commodity,” said Chismire. “People are
OURAY COUNTY
Dalwhinnie secures
cultivation license
by Dalton Carver
[email protected]
Dalwhinnie Farms, LLC secured one of the final marijuana cultivation licenses for the year at July 12’s Board of
County Commissioners meeting.
With plans to lease the arena at 6142 County Road 23,
applicants Travis Howard and Reed Porter hope to grow
high quality cannabis at their future facility.
“What we’re intending to build inside of that arena hasn’t been done yet in the state,” said Howard. “If there’s
going to be such a thing as a $100 bottle of wine as it relates
to cannabis, it’s going to come out of that arena.”
However, Commissioner Don Batchelder raised the
question whether the current special use permit on the
property granting commercial equestrian activities would
cause a conflict with any regulations.
“If the (equestrian) SUP was running a school (or class),
we could not approve this,” he said. “(The grow facility)
would be within 1,000 feet of a school.”
Although Marti Whitmore, county attorney, was under
the assumption the equestrian SUP had expired,
Commissioner Lynn Padgett suggested creating a condition
just in case.
“If that SUP is still valid, the lessor would not allow a
school or licensed daycare to be present on the property,”
said Padgett.
During the applicant presentation, Howard guaranteed
none of that would be an issue.
“We’ve both been married for over 10 years. I have three
kids, (Porter) has two,” said Howard with regard to a possible school or daycare on the property. “We’re parents first.”
The BOCC outlined further conditions they wanted to
see, including amending the lease to reflect adequate water
to fulfill permit obligations and that the cultivation facility
itself would not exceed more than 14 average daily vehicle
trips.
The board finished up another land use issue dealing
with Elk Mountain Resort, LLC at the July 12 meeting. The
issue had been continued twice already. Attorney David
Masters represented the resort.
With some expanded Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment regulations, Elk Mountain’s onsite
wastewater treatment system became outdated. Not currently having the means to purchase a compliant system,
the property owners want to build a modified system for the
time being.
After reviewing and approving the plat notes, Elk
Mountain Resort was given the go-ahead to build its modified system.
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realizing it’s going to be a really special day.”
The tour is a tangible sign of how far the
museum has come since its humble start in
2006, when the OCRHM officially registered as a nonprofit organization. However,
the group didn’t have an official location
until two years later, renting two classrooms
in the Colona Grange.
Since 2006, the dedicated group has
gathered the stories and memories of Ouray
County's ranches and created two history
books, as well as a learning corner in the
Ridgway Public Library.
“The Grange has been wonderful about
helping us out and getting our museum off
the ground,” said Chismire. “The last couple
of years, we’ve been looking for land in the
county for a more permanent location.”
Enter this year’s ranch tour, where funds
will be primarily used for a new OCRHM
headquarters.
“The monies will go toward the purchase
of land or working and creating something
along the lines of our eventual location in
Ouray County,” said Chismire. “We’ve got
lots of projects, but this is one of our big
ones for this year.”
Chismire said the OCRHM has been
searching steadily for a location for about
two years and have prospects that are promising.
Anyone that misses this year’s tour, or
wants to go on another one, will have several chances in the future. Chismire said the
OCRHM is planning tours for Cow Creek,
Piedmont, Dry Creek and several others.
Additionally, Chismire hopes visitors will
eventually be able to take themselves on
tours.
“We’re going to put together self-guided
tours with CDs and have some photographs,” she said. “We’re going to make contacts for permission and get small signs to
highlight the different ranches all through
Pleasant Valley.”
History buffs who sign up for the July 23
ranch tour should arrive at the departure
location before 10 a.m. to sort out parking
and check-in. Visitors will be back by 2:30
p.m. To reserve a seat for the tour, call 970318-1190. Each seat is $45, which includes
both the tour and the meal.
16
JULY 14 - 20, 2016
CR 1 hearing
FROM P1
ters dealing with the PID.
Parameters for the BOCC
Sunderland explained the four questions commissioners must address
according to the Colorado state statute
governing the formation of PID's.
Those four questions are:
-Were there a sufficient number of
valid signatures on the petition? A sufficient number is either 30 percent of
the electors (property owners in the
boundaries of the PID who are registered to vote in Colorado) in the potential district, or 200 electors in this case.
-Will chip sealing of CR 1 confer a
general benefit on the district?
-Is the cost of chip sealing going to
be excessive compared to the value of
all properties within the district?
-Are there any other elements of the
statute that have not been met?
Sunderland said a "general benefit"
does not mean individual benefit for
people inside the district, but for the
district as a whole.
"That is just by way of background
to give you an idea of what this hearing
is going to be about and why it is limited and narrow in its scope is because
we can't go to the next step until we
know whether a district has been
formed, and if it has, what its boundaries are going to be," Sunderland said.
"Once we answer those two questions,
then at a later hearing we will get to
the questions of what is it going to cost,
how will that cost be allocated among
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the properties, what sort of mill levy
will there be in order to pay it back,
etc."
Commissioners could send the formation issue to a vote, but Sunderland
advised them against doing so because
citizens will be able to vote on the debt
and mill levy at a later time.
In order for the BOCC to work out
the details of the debt and mill levy,
they
must
enter
into
an
Intergovernmental Agreement with
another legal entity, such as a legallyformed PID. At present the proponents
of chip sealing CR 1 are a citizen's
action committee, so any agreements
they make with the county are not set
in stone.
Sunderland said forming the PID
will give security to voters because they
will be able to look at the specific
agreements formed by the BOCC and
PID and know exactly what they are
voting for. If voters do not approve the
debt, the PID will be abolished.
Whitmore, as a member of the public, said her interpretation of the
statute differs from Sunderland's.
"I think formation of the district has
to be by vote of the public," she said.
Several citizens cheered her statement, requiring BO CC Chair Lynn
Padgett to call the meeting back to
order.
Blurred lines
When public comment opened, one
recurring concern citizens expressed is
that the proposed boundaries of the
PID were changed after proponents of
the PID gathered signatures.
Sunderland reassured citizens that
this is legal, but it did not sit well with
many people.
"The problem I have is that the document available to those signing the
petition was subsequently changed
after the petition was signed," Peggy
Howe, CR 1 resident, said. "The boundaries were changed in such a way that
individuals in portions of the original
PID were excluded because, quote
'they made the case that they would
receive little benefit from hard surfacing of CR 1'."
Howe was quoting citizens committee member Dick Kreutzen on the reason the drafters of the petition decided
to change the boundaries of the PID.
During two town hall meetings in May
many residents living on CR 22 said
they do not want to pay for CR 1 chip
sealing because they do not use the
road.
Money Trail
One resident questioned the county’s dealings with the group of citizens
attempting to form the PID. Aleta
Jupille said she gathered information
from public records and found the
county
has
provided
extensive
resources beyond basic citizens'
inquiries in regard to hearings, notifications and other related issues.
"I find myself pondering the issue of
whether the county used general taxpayers funds either directly or indirectly to help the advancement of a private
citizens group's objectives," she said.
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"It is my understanding that Colorado
statute number 30-20-506 requires
that petitioners file a bond or cash
deposit at the time of filing or before
the hearing in an amount sufficient to
pay all expenses connected with the
proceedings in case the organization of
the PID is not effected. So really my
question is, how much has the county
spent in direct expenses and how much
in county resource dollar equivalents
has the bond or cash deposit been
made?"
The answer is that no bond or cash
deposit has been made. Sunderland
said the county decided to absorb the
costs.
"The statute requires a proponent of
any sort of PID to post a bond, unless
the commissioners dispense with the
bond and then the commissioners can
set the amount of any bond,"
Sunderland said. "In this case in my
discussions with the county, the county
indicated at least preliminarily that
they were going to spend county money
on this issue and not require the petitioners to post a bond before the hearing. That can be changed if the commissioners choose to do so at this time,
but that's why there's no bond yet. It
was deferred until a later date."
Other concerns
Several residents also expressed
concern that creating this PID will set
a precedent for other areas in the
county to follow suit. They said the
PID will create unnecessary work for
the county clerk and assessor, as well as
create too many governing bodies
inside the county.
Recurring concerns of extra traffic,
speeding and destruction of the rural
character of the road were brought up
once again as negative effects of paving
CR 1.
One solution proposed is to levy
taxes to fix roads in the entire county
instead of just focusing on CR 1.
The public can still submit written
comments to the BOCC, but spoken
comments during the public hearing
will be limited to two minutes in
length.
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Young actors learn the best of Shakespeare
by Tori Sheets
[email protected]
Young thespians are getting an
opportunity to expand their skills during a two week long theatre workshop
under the direction of a nationally
known theater instructor.
Kathleen O'Mara has been teaching,
performing and directing performances
since 1992. She has worked with thousands of students across the nation and
taught many workshops like the one
she is now teaching at the Sherbino
Theater for Weehawken Creative Arts.
This particular workshop highlights
iconic portions of Shakespearean plays
and will culminate with two performances at the end of the lessons.
Students will deliver Hamlet's monologue, fight scenes from "The Taming
of the Shrew,” the balcony scene from
"Romeo and Juliet" and more.
On the third day of the workshop students already had dialogue memorized and were
working on fight scenes. Several
of the students agreed they
already felt like they had created a piece of art. The group
spends five hours a day going
through team building exercises, practicing lines and playing
around with Shakespeare on
stage.
O'Mara said the secret to a
successful workshop is trust and
communication among all the
actors. Her main rule is to be
open to new ideas. She said the
students help to shape the class,
but she does have clear goals in
mind for the young actors.
"I do have a curriculum, it Young actors practice their lines on stage at the Sherbino Theater during "The Best of Shakespeare"
just comes out in various ways workshop under the direction of Kathleen O'Mara. The young actors from left to right are: Cavan
with various groups," she said. Pasek, Shondra Johnson, Bailey Bruschke, Adelle Scalf and Matteson Embrey.
Photo courtesy of Kentee Pasek
"We try to keep on
eye on what we
need to have done every- mangled, boiled-brained flap-dragon" workshopping "The Lion King" in the
before dramatically play-slapping and fall. She has been living in Ridgway for
day."
On Thursday, the stomping one another and running off two years and she said she loves how
passionate the community is for thethird day of the work- stage.
The
actors
agreed
the
combats
are
ater. She plans on doing even more
shop, students were poltheir
favorite
part
of
the
workshop
so
workshops in the future.
ishing
up
their
The young actors will show off
Shakespearean insults far, and O'Mara said safety is her prioreverything they learned during the two
and fight scenes. Actors ity for the dramatic youngsters.
O'Mara is planning on bringing week workshop with the performance
spit out zingers such as
"You logger headed, clay more workshops to the Sherbino in the of "The Best of Shakespeare" on July
brained
horn-beast," future. She wrote an original version of 15 at 6 p.m. and July 16 at 1 p.m. at the
"you venomed, sheep- "Alice in Wonderland" called "Rock Sherbino.
biting scut" and "you and Roll Alice," and she also plans on
Foundation gives $75,000 to local non-profits
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Western Colorado Community
Foundation recently announced
grants totaling $75,000 to benefit
Ouray County nonprofit organizations.
General operating support
grants went to Ouray Mountain
Rescue Team, Voyager Youth
Program and Ouray County
libraries.
Ouray School received a second
grant to complete upgrades to
sound and lighting equipment in
the Multi-purpose Room.
Ouray County Performing Arts
Guild received financial support to
help with marketing and the inaugural season of the Dave and Mary
Wood Classical Concert Series this
summer.
Friends of the Wright received
the first installment ($40,000) of a
multi-year commitment for electrical upgrades to renovate the
historic Wright Opera House landmark and require a match. Dee
Williams, president of the Friends
group, said, “This generous grant
and multi-year commitment are a
huge boost for
our project. We
are so thankful
for the funding
from the Dave
and Mary Wood
Fund managed
by WCCF to help fulfill our dream
of a total renovation of this historic community asset.”
WCCF has been working with
community leaders to create a permanent fund to benefit the county’s non-profits, continuing its
long history of grantmaking in
Ouray County. The new Ouray
County Community Fund has a
local steering committee and
hopes to build an initial endowment of $100,000 this year. The
committee will make $15,000 in
small grants available to nonprofits this fall.
WCCF serves seven counties in
western Colorado, managing charitable funds for community good.
The foundation manages $55 million in total assets and gives out
more than $2 million a year in
grants and scholarships.
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
Calendar
On the
Slope
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•
-The following are the
editor’s choice of events
and happenings
throughout the
Western Slope.
MONTROSE
Two mornings at Coffee
Trader. July 15 7-9 a.m.
and July 16 9-11 a.m.
Join local authors
Kathryn Burke, Carol
Bucy, Carol McDermott,
Wini Tappan and others
for coffee and conversation. Authors will entertain with poetry and
prose. 845 E. Main,
Montrose. For information call 970-729-1188.
DURANGO
Music in the Mountains.
An exceptional summer
music festival with
musicians of the highest
caliber entertain, educate and delight audiences with the richness
of classical music.
Purgatory Ski Resort.
July 15-31, 10 a.m. 10:55 p.m.
SILVERTON
Silverton farmers market. Every Tuesday 12-5
p.m. in July and August.
Visitor Center 414
Greene St.
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Star
Drive-In Theatre
600 E. Miami - Montrose
www.stardrivein.com
249-6170
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• • • • • • • •
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• • • • • • • •
Don Paulson. Call 970-325-4576 to preregister.
THURSDAY, JULY 14
YOUTH
TEEN CAFÉ - Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles
St. Ages 10-16. Free. Snacks. Read. Write. Chat. Hang
out. 3:45-5 p.m.
RIDGWAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES -
Hip
PERFORMANCE
“THE
OF
SHAKESPEARE” - See story on page 18.
SUNDAY, JULY 17
SISTERS CENTENNIAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE stops in Ouray. www.sistersmotorcycleride.com.
act Niceness plays at the Sherbino Theater 9:45 p.m.
NO HOLDS BARD PERFORMANCE -
MUSIC AFTER DARK CONCERT -
Opera House. 4 p.m. “The Taming of the Shrew.”
Sherbino.
$7 at the door. 21 and over only.
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Ouray Community Center,
Noon.
RIDGWAY FARMERS MARKET - Hartwell Park.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. www.ridgwayfarmersmarket.com.
TUESDAY, JULY 19
LEGO CLUB - ages 6 and up, Ridgway Public Library,
TRUE GRIT WALKING TOUR - 1969 John Wayne
300 Charles St. 4-5 p.m. Library supplies Legos and
movie filmed locally. Arrive 10:45 a.m. at the Ridgway
snack.
Visitors Center, 150 Racecourse Rd. Tour ends at
noon. $10 (11 and under free). Reservations strongly
recommended. Or schedule your own tour for 6 or
more people. 970-626-5181.
miles north of Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
NO HOLDS BARD PERFORMANCE -
HARDROCK 100 ENDURANCE RUN - through
Silverton,
Telluride,
Ouray.
A NOVEL IDEA BOOK CLUB
-
Ouray Public Library. Novel Idea ages 12
7-11 at 5 p.m.
TUESDAYS
PICTURE
SHOW - “Aladdin,” Ridgway Town Park
at dark.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
BINGO - Ouray Elks Lodge. Open to
www.hardrock100.com.
“HOW THE PEAKS AROUND OURAY GOT
THEIR NAMES” - 7 p.m. Ridgway State Park Visitor
the public. 7 p.m.
SUMMER
READING
PROGRAM
RAMP-UP - Grades 1-5. Ouray Public
Center. 970-626-5822.
DOCUSERIES: THE BARKLEY MARATHONS Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. Doors 7
p.m. Movie 7:30 p.m. Not rated. $7 adults/$5 stu-
Library, 320 6th Ave. 2:30 p.m.
MAC DOCTOR CLASS -
Photos,
Apple's recent iPhoto replacement.
Jul
Jul
Jul
Jul
14:
15:
16:
17:
Jul 18:
Ridgway Library 5-7 p.m. Call 970-417-
dents.
YOUTH
BASED ON THE BOOK CLUB AND
TOWNIE
Wright
Opera House. 7:30 p.m. “The Taming of the Shrew.”
City,
Ouray County Historical Society’s July 19
Evening of History has been rescheduled to Aug.
16, due to circumstances beyond its control,
according to a statement from OCHS.
Craig Jackman will speak on the history of
Colona at the Wright Opera House at 7:30 p.m.
and up at 4 p.m.. Based on the Book ages
LIVE MUSIC - Hot Damn at KOA Campground, 3.5
Lake
PERFORMANCE
“THE
BEST
OF
8434 to register. $20.
LIVE MUSIC -
SHAKESPEARE” - See story on page 18.
Hot Damn at KOA
Jul 19:
Campground, 3.5 miles north of Ouray,
SATURDAY, JULY 16
mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Jul 20:
LIVE MUSIC - Hot Damn at KOA Campground, 3.5
FJ SUMMIT -
miles north of Ouray, mm 98. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Toyota 4x4 enthusiasts. See fjsummit.org
LIVE MUSIC - O’Brien’s Pub, Ouray. 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
for details.
RODEO ASSOCIATION ROYALTY GYMKHANA
SHERB NERDS -
SERIES - Ouray County Fairgrounds arena. 9 a.m.-1
604 Clinton St., Ridgway. Doors 6:30
p.m.
p.m. Trivia 7-9 p.m. $5 adults/$3 stu-
NATURE DETECTIVES - Children ages 4-10 join
dents.
naturalists for a morning of activities and learn about
“A LITTLE NOON MUSIC” -
bird migration. Ridgway State Park Visitor Center,
United Church of the San Juans, Ridgway.
9:30-11 a.m. 970-626-5822.
Free.
Sherbino Theater,
The
FOX
27 S. Cascade
Montrose
Opera House. 7:30 p.m. “Romeo and Juliet.”
OUR 67TH FULL TIME SUMMER SEASON!!
“WOMEN IN COLORADO HISTORY” - 7 p.m.
300 Charles St. Ages 10-16. Free. Snacks.
Ridgway State Park Visitor Center. 970-626-5822.
Read. Write. Chat. Hang out. 3:45-5 p.m.
Super Discount
HARDROCK 100 ENDURANCE RUN - through
RIDGWAY
Wednesday All
Lake
SERIES - Polyrhythmics. Ridgway Town
KEVIN HART &
ERIC STONESTREET
~ PLUS ~
PG
City,
Silverton,
Telluride,
Ouray.
Park,
NOW YOU SEE ME 2
HUCK
JESSE EISENBERG, MARK RUFFALO,
& WOODY HARRELSON PG-13-
APPRECIATION DAY - Ridgway State Park. Begins
See the Stars,Under the Stars, At the Star
FISHING
AND
249-8211
TEEN CAFÉ - Ridgway Public Library,
www.hardrock100.com.
FINN
THURSDAY, JULY 21
LAKE
6
p.m.
Free.
CONCERT
Opening
act
Woodshed Red plays at the Sherbino
Theater 9:45 p.m.
FJ SUMMIT -
Puk. Fishing for all kids. Kids 16+ will need a fishing
Toyota 4x4 enthusiasts. See fjsummit.org
license. Gear provided. Lake Appreciation Day at
for details.
swim beach, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., watershed games, food,
boat tours, fun booths. 970-626-5822.
CORKSCREW
RAILROAD
BED
National gathering of
AND
by Ridgway Railroad Museum and Ouray County
Zach Efron
Tickets $5 and All
3D Tickets $7
T HE P URGE : E LECTION Y EARPG
Frank Grillo
7:10 Every Night
9:15 Friday & Saturday
(2:10 & 4:25 Saturday & Sunday)
PENTHOUSESuper Saver
DOLBY
DIGITAL 5.1
All Tickets $5 and
All 3D Tickets $7 in
the 4 O'clock hour
G HOSTBUSTERS
Melissa McCarthy
2D 7:00 Every Night
3D 9:25 Friday & Saturday
2D (2:00 Saturday & Sunday)
3D (4:30 Saturday & Sunday)
PG-13
EAST MAIN & HILLCREST
MONTROSE
FRIDAY - THURSDAY
JULY 15 - JULY 21
Doors at
9:00pm. Music around 9:45pm. $7 at the
door. 21 and over only.
R
7:05 Every Night • 9:00 Friday & Saturday
(2:05 & 4:35 Saturday & Sunday)
MUSIC AFTER DARK CONCERT Sherbino. Woodshed Red.
TURNTABLE HIKE - (guided, $10 cost). Sponsored
M IKE AND D AVE N EED
W EDDING D ATES
FOX 1
Friday - Thursday
FOX 2
July 15 - July 21
Matinee
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NO HOLDS BARD PERFORMANCE -
SUMMER
Roger Cross, Melinda Pinke
Bobby Zanett Sr.
Fitz Neal,Tamara Fedel, Alice Verdell
Daryl Klein, Chris Nixon, Wedding
Anniversary of Carl & Darby Addison
Jessica Knoll, Mary Sweeney,
Jason Radcliff, Jessica Davis, Steve Felde,
Jessica Frigetto, Jessica Ficco,
Margi Beecher
Josh Rasmussen, Bridget Scott, Sue Stern,
Wedding Anniversary of
David & Lori Ficco
Robert A. Madura, Wedding anniversary
of Tony & Koree Schmidt,
Elizabeth Shannon
Send us your name and birthday to
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OPEN EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK!
THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS
Wright
National gathering of
Double feature starts at dusk
FRI., JULY 15 - THUR., JULY 21
•
Evening of
History
rescheduled
MONDAY, JULY 18
SENIOR LUNCH -
FRIDAY, JULY 15
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BEST
Abduction. Ridgway Town Park, 6 p.m. Free. Opening
Niceness. Doors at 9:00pm. Music around 9:45pm.
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THEATER 1
Voice of Louis C.K.
Historical Society. Meet at 9 a.m. at museum. Led by
Super Discount
Wednesday All
Tickets $5 and All 3D
Tickets $7
Super Saver Matinee
All Tickets $5 and All
The Secret Life of Pets
2D 7:10 Every Night • 3D 9:10 Friday & Saturday
2D (2:05 Saturday & Sunday)
3D (4:35 Saturday & Sunday)
THEATER 2
Alexander Skarsgard
The Legend of Tarzan
2D 7:05 Every Night • 3D 9:20 Friday & Saturday
2D (2:10 Saturday & Sunday)
3D (4:30 Saturday & Sunday)
3D Tickets $7 in the THEATER 3
4 O'clock hour
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PG-13
Disney’s
The BFG
7:00 Every Night
9:20 Friday & Saturday
(2:00 & 4:30 Saturday & Sunday)
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46.42 ◆ 47.27 ◆ 70.63 Acres
Prices Starting ◆ $350,000
MOUNTAIN CONTEMPORARY
3 Bd ◆ 4 Ba ◆ 2,652 Sq. Ft.
Overlooking Town Of Ridgway
Professional Live/Work
MLS# 718066 ◆ $649,000
ENCLAVE AT THE EDGE
Escarpment Lots
Spectacular Views
MLS# 718692 ◆ $79,000
MLS# 718691 ◆ $109,000
PLEASANT VALLEY
2 Bd ◆ 2 Ba ◆ 1,867 Sq. Ft.
36.77 Acres ◆ Excellent Water Rights
Cimarron & San Juan Mountain Views
MLS# 721799 ◆ $799,000
Tate Rogers
(970) 729-2366
[email protected]
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