The Telegraph accepts classified advertising anytime prior to Tuesday at noon. Ads are a total bargain at $5 for 25 words or less and 20 cents for each additional word. Ads can be submitted via email), fax (970-259-0448) or in person (534 Main Ave, Durango). Prepayment is requested on all classifieds.
Lost
Pair of skins
For a split-board. Light purple, size medium. Lost at U.S. Basin, Red Mountain Pass. Jonelle 769-4002.
HelpWanted 
Brewing assistant
Want to get paid to make beer? Carver Brewing Company is looking for a brewing assistant. Excellent learning opportunity. Come in and fill out an application. 1022 Main Ave. No calls!
Community Organizer
San Juan Citizens Alliance seeks a San Juan Basin organizer to work with the public impacted by oil and gas development, and address air pollution caused by oil and gas extraction, power plants, and other sources. Requires enthusiasm for grassroots organizing, public speaking, writing and communication with diverse communities. Position based in Aztec. Full description at www.sanjuancitizens.org. Send cover letter and resumé to SJCA, P.O. Box 2461, Durango, CO 81302. Open until filled.
Announcements
Music Together
of La Plata County’s winter session (the Bells Collection) begins Jan. 9. Classes for young children and their grown-ups! Call Connie Cummins 799-0960.
Artists Wanted
For National Eating Disorder Awareness Week Exhibits, “Redefining Beauty.” Create awareness and change! Beginners and Professionals alike, display your talents 2/27/06-3/5/06. All media welcome. Themes: body image, recovery, self-love, different perspectives on eating disorders, pressure of ideal weight etc. Contact Kathryn @ 799-0116
Services
Holiday live entertainment
Jazz guitar duo available for private parties. Call for booking. Michael. 375-9156.
Holiday  Gift Specials
Advanced Massage Therapy, Jen Prosser, NCMT. Give the gift of Massage! Buy 4 sessions get 1FREE! Receive a $10 discount coupon to treat yourself with every gift certificate purchased. Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, LaStone Geothermotherapy hot & cold stone massage or any combination! Great for stress reduction, relaxation, or that chronic nagging injury. 16 years experience. 5 years on the professional mountain bike circuit. Call 970-259-0226 or e-mail advancedmassagetherapy@      bresnan.net to arrange online delivery through Christmas.
Party planning
Event coordinating, decorating and catering. Celebrations Event Productions, 769-1991.
Essential oil therapy
Sessions (medicinal grade) available by appointment. Purchase a gift certificate for a unique holiday present. I am a distributor for the essential oils (available for purchase) and I offer group sessions on using essential oils to create balance, clarity and harmony in your life. I am a certified medicinal aromatherapist. To schedule a session call 970-385-4370.
Piano Entertainment
For Christmas parties and banquets. From casual to formal. Holly Hieronymous at 259-2910.
Professional Massage Therapy
with Sally A. Brown, M.A., C.M.T. 16 years exp. with sports, injury and relaxation massage. Therapist for CycleAmerica 2000-2005. Holiday gift certificates. Buy a series of one hour sessions-$120 for 3. Call 759-0604.
Massage Holiday Special
Wonderful gift for first timers or massage junkies! Special holiday rate of $35 for 1 hr., $50 for 1 1/2hr. Gift certificates available. Offer ends 12/23/05. Carrie Griffin, CMT 749-9264.
Don’t make your
Employees host their own holiday party this year. Celebrations Event Productions.  769-1991.
Ortho-Bionomy® B
ody Work
“A structural, homeopathic approach to soft tissue dysfunction.” www.ortho-bionomy.org. Heidi Timm, registered practitioner with 20 years mas
sage and body work experience. 759-9038. Available Durango/Trimble Hot Springs.
Holiday special
Buy one gift certificate for acupuncture or massage and get a second for ½ price. Call Carla Marie Toth, LAC, CMT. 799-3470.
Pet Valet Inc.
Now serving Durango and surrounding areas. Offering dog walking, dog sitting and cat care. Call Shawna Brown @ 769-3870.
Stop Making Your
Landlord rich! Own your own home for no money down. www.arete.us. Call Jeanne Today @ 759.8736
Pregnant?
You deserve a doula. Sonja Parker provides birthing doula support. Call today! Ongoing HypnoBirthing classes, utilizing mind-over-body techniques, are also offered. 385-5256.
ForSale
Put some speed
under the tree. Gently used Trek 5200 carbon road bike. 56 CM. All Ultegra components. Velomax wheels. Selle San Marco saddle. Sweet non-Postal cosmetics. Includes pedals and cleats. $1,500. 382-2778
Amp
For sale. 2001 model, crate DX 212, high- and low-gain inputs, 3-band EQ, midi doubles as a footswitch, 32 effects. $300. Ryan, 749-9531.
Breaking News!
Skis for sale. 2002 Salomon Scream 8 Pilot with Salomon S810 bindings. Ask about the new Pilot System or purchase at 259-1704/749-9531.
Yule of the Arts
It’s the annual “Yule of the Arts” Arts & Crafts Fair at Durango Mall, Dec. 16, 17, 18.  
Mature Men
of La Plata County 2006 Calendars are now available for purchase. Stop by Maria’s Bookshop, Open Shutter Gallery, Dietz Market, or 6th Street Hair Salon and Day Spa to buy your copy today!
Smoke-Free Diners Card
Now available. Community members get a great deal at 29 local wonderful smoke-free restaurants while supporting Southwest Smile Makers Dental Clinic at the same time. Diner’s Cards are available for $40 at Maria’s Bookstore, Magpie’s Café & Newsstand, Eco Home Center, and San Juan Basin Health Department.
The Perfect Gift
Batiks by Dianne Milner. On display at the Durango Rec
Center, Durango and Bayfield Steamworks, and the Pagosa Bakery. Come check them out! 970-946-5987 12/22
Complete darkroom
set-up. Complete ceramic studio – kiln, glazes, molds, etc. 247-2117.
Holiday sale
San Juan Mountains Association Book Store, ½ mile west of town in the Durango Tech Center, offers discounts of 25-50% through Dec. 24 on most books about outdoor recreation, wildlife, children and nature, as well as on maps, interpretive clothing and Southwest Colorado’s largest supply of Smokey Bear products. 385-1258 for details.
Wanted
Trade Women’s skis
or ski boots for massage. Size 140-145 skis and 6-6½  boots. Cheryl, 799-1677.
ForRent 
Check this out! 
1800 sq. ft., 3br, new kitchen, huge greenroom, skylights, fireplace, huge yard, pets ok, fruit trees, lots of parking, half mile past Sweeney’s. Must See! 759-3155. $1250 month.
Roommate Wanted
ASAP. $475 includes all utilities. Looking for a clean, responsible person to share a chill 2 BR house on southside. W/D,. F/P, great downtown location. 382-9752.
Two rooms
Avail. 1/1. Nice 3br/2ba home close to town. Yard, garage, w/d, d/w. Students/ Pets? $375 ea (shared bath) or $675 for both (w/ private bath). 759-9644.
Small, downtown
apartment
Remodeled one bedroom, one bath. Sweet kitchen. tile, primo location. $750/month. 799-0116
 
Durango Dharma Center
Is available for hourly and daily rental. Ideal space for workshops, meetings. Free parking. Call Erin at 382-8378.
Roommate Wanted
ASAP. $300/month + 1/3 electric & gas. Downtown location. Washer/dryer. No students/pets. Call Ben 759-4022.  
Pets
Grandma Gretchen
Mellow, older female b&w mixed breed. Sweet and quiet. House trained. Good with cats and dogs. 385-7336 or 247-9645.