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.
Found
Passport at Cuckoo’s
“David,” 21 years old. Call 259-6322.
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!
Computer programmer
Looking for business partner. You talk to the people. I talk to the computers. Eric:  ecmath@earthlink.net  
Homeslice Pizza
Is now hiring all positions. Apply in person at 441 College Drive.
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
Silverton’s X-Club
Explorer’s Club: Southwest — Subregional Wonder of the Apres’ Backcountry Sports World — is now bigger, blingier, and seeking more bands. Alt rock, hip hop, punk, jam preferred. Garage bands welcome. Luxurious lodgings with hot tub provided.  Expose yourself to the elite of the mountain slacker world. Call Michael Constantine at 387-5006. 
Music Together
of La Plata County’s winter session (the Bells Collection) begins January 9th. Classes for young children and their grown-ups! Call Connie Cummins 799-0960.
Daffodil Days
The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers to help sell daffodils during January and February 2006 for its spring fundraiser, Daffodil Days. Volunteers may be individuals, employees who’d like to sell at their place of employment or members of churches and civic organizations. For more information, please call 247-0278.
The Salvation Army
of La Plata County needs your help ringing bells and collecting donations at kettle locations around Durango. Volunteer bell ringers will collect between Thanksgiving  and Christmas Eve. All donations stay in La Plata County. Call 247-0253 or 247-8867.
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
Hate books?
I’ll take ‘em. If they’re good, I might even buy them. Call Ted @ 769-4174
Services
Party planning
event coordinating, decorating and catering. Celebrations Event Productions, 769-1991.
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 970-759-0604.
Don’t make your
employees host their own holiday party this year. Celebrations Event Productions. 769-1991.
Heidi Timm
20 years experience in massage and body work. B.F.A. in dance. Ortho-Bionomy® practitioner. Available in Durango/Trimble Spa. 759-9038. Ask me about discounts.
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
Tele skis
02’ Rossignol XX Freeride with Oxygen 3 tele binding: Awesome deal, purchased new for $850 spring 02. Skied very few times. Bases, edges and top sheet in perfect condition. Skis and binding $300, call Jessica at 970-426-9221.
Unique, colorful
spray-paint art
Japanese Kanji and landscapes. Must see to appreciate. $50-$200. Call Morgan at 970-946-2182.  
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. $1,400 obo. 382-2778
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.
Holiday sale
San Juan Mountains Association Book Store, ½ mile west of town in the Durango Tech Center, offers discounts of 25-50% through December 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.
Trade
Women’s skis
or ski boots for massage. Size 140-145 skis and 6-6½  boots. Cheryl, 799-1677.
RealEstate
Like being in town,
yet desire privacy? This 2 acre parcel is priced to sell at $195K.  This parcel has great views, year round sun, and a private setting.  Call Tina at 970-946-2902 CBHHR
Want riverfront property
10 minutes from town with NO COVENANTS?  This is the parcel for you.  5 acres on the Animas river with lots of direct river frontage for you to fish, paddle or swim!  $495K. Call Tina at 970-946-2902 CBHHR
ForRent 
Condo for rent
1 BR/1 BA. Great location! 300 W. 32nd St. Garage, deck, storage. $625/month. Available Feb. No smokers, pets or students. 779-0770.
Special place
for woman or couple to call home. Would you like living with two others working to make the world a better place? Unique, spacious, artist home in Bayfield. On 2 acres w/trees on quiet cul-de-sac. Woodstove, hot tub, sun room, W/D, growing dome, greenhouse. Walk to library, natural food store and café. Ten minutes to Ignacio rec center. Bedroom with two lofts. Available Jan. 1. Deposit and excellent references needed. Call Suzanne 946-6994.
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.
Help we’re overflowing
Great Dogs at the Aztec Shelter. Lots of small dogs, too. Come check us out. 505-334-6819.
Community Service
Volunteer wanted
to work in fun loving thrift store. V.O.A., 639 E. Second Ave. 385-0363.
Volunteers needed
For the La Plata County Humane Society. Positions include walking dogs, fostering kittens and puppies, working in the Thrift Store, grooming dogs and more. 259-2847.
Cadence Therapeutic Riding
is seeking volunteers and is always searching for possible riders to participate in our program. Cadence is a non-profit organization that provides equestrian experiences for adults and children with special needs.  Visit  www.cadenceriding.org , or call 749-RIDE for more information.
Alzheimer’s Association
Support Groups meet the second Thursday of the month at the Durango/La Plata Senior Center at 12:30 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month at the La Plata County Fairgrounds at 7 p.m. For more information, call Elaine Stumpo at 259-0122.
Raw Food Lunches
Nonprofit organization Turtle Lake Refuge offers organic, living-food lunch every Tuesday and Friday from 11: 11 a.m. to 2:22 p.m. Suggested donation $8. 247-8395. 848 E. Third Ave.