Crested Butte News

Profile KATHY DARROW A Passion for Plants by Molly Murfee Dusty Demerson photos Wandering through the Woods Walk in the evening alpenglow, Kathy abruptly stops the conversation.

Whenever you round up a group of top-notch pickers you're bound to hear some interesting tunes.

Gray Gourmet, MC's Senior Nutrition Program, needs adult volunteer drivers to deliver a noon time meal to homebound seniors in our valley Monday through Friday, 10am-1pm. Mileage reimbursement and a free meal.

CB and Gunnison Fourth of July Festivity Schedule 7 to 10 a.m. a ' Crested Butte Fire Protection District Pancake Breakfast, Third and Maroon.

An American Story By Dawne Belloise Photo Dusty Demerson "Look what's happening out in the streets...Got a revolution, got the revolution..." a ' Jefferson Airplane The epitome of summer, 4th of July, Independence Day for America even in the middle of deep winter can conjure up the aroma of hot dogs and burgers sizzling on the grill, grandma's ...

Women of a Certain Age Looking for closure by Bonnie Chlipala In recent weeks, two situations have been drawing to a close a ' my daughter's high school career and the selling of my late parents' home.

Gateway to Crested Butte, Gunnison CO is often overlooked as a vacation destination in itself but Gary Lacy and the town have worked hard to provide playboaters with a sweet wave with ample flows just minutes from town - just a few miles from the Hartman Rock Mt.

Municipal officials in Whistler have opened up the check book to reduce energy costs at a local recreation center.

Tim Stubbs, a former Grand Junction man, fled to Costa Rica last year with his girlfriend rather than fight a lawsuit filed by Wisconsin's Attorney General for allegedly defrauding consumers through his National Rebate Fund business.

Fat Tire Schedule June 25 through 28, 2009 Everything takes place at the Crested Butte Town Park , unless otherwise noted.

Two groups that aim to lift people out of poverty in the Third World will be at the Vail library in Vail, Colorado Sunday afternoon to share stories of their efforts.

What: University of North Texas faculty members, students and alumni will perform at the Crested Butte Music Festival : Follow the Generations Through Paradise, which is expected to draw in 4,000 visitors.

Weekly Wildflower Report for week of June 18, 2009 by Kathy Darrow If flamboyance is what you crave in wildflowers, the lupines are looking very fine on south and west-facing hills along Slate River Road and Kebler Pass.

A non-profit networking opportunity for organizations from Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel counties at Mt.

According to Cedaredge Police Chief David King, beginning Thursday, June 18, and continuing through Saturday, June 20, Montrose will be A hosting the 2009 Colorado State Harley Owners Group Rally, with an expected 1,000 participants.

STOMPING MUSIC OF THE WEST FINDS A PLACE ON CENTER STAGE Crested Butte, Colo.- Bluegrass, the heel-kicking, foot-stomping music of the West, will again be presented in two performances during this year's Crested Butte Music Festival .

The Congress for the New Urbanism is holding its annual conference in Denver June 10-14, complete with bus tours of our most well-known new-urbanist enclaves.

Women of a Certain Age Home By Sandra Cortner During the building of our dream house, we asked another couple to join us for dinner in our half-finished shell of a home.

June at the Creamery Arts Center will host a variety of cultural activities. The second Friday opening reception on June 12, from 6-8 p.m., will feature ceramics, clay sculpture and pots-lots of pots.

FFA reporter Michelle Koroshetz of Crested Butte delivers her retiring address at the annual convention on Wednesday in Greeley.