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Lost
Black, female dog
Bobtail Aussie mix. Lost Sunday Oct. 8. Near Tween Lakes. Last seen on CR 501. Any sightings, please call 259-2847 or 759-1828.
HelpWanted 
Papa Murphy’s Pizza
Is hiring part-time afternoon/evening counter positions. Minimum age 16. Apply in person at 12 Town Plaza.
Ignacio Community Collaboration Coordinator:
SUCAP - New position and program. Facilitate communication, develop and catalog resources, and coordinate efforts between members of the coalition. Need energetic personality with great organizational skills. Exp. with behavioral health services and systems a plus. Must pass two background checks, have current drivers license, proof of insurance, and be insurable by SUCAP. Application packet at SUCAP, 285 Lakin St., Ignacio, CO 81137 (970) 563-4517.  Closing 11/3/06 at 5:00 p.m.
Bike Mechanic/Managers
needed in southern Arizona. Ride year-round. Two years experience required. Serious inquiries only. Pay DOE. Green Valley AZ. 520-904-0440 gvbikehike@hotmail.com
Healthy Fusion
Seeks part-time help. Must be available Mon., Fri. and some weekends. Great way to learn about healthy cooking. 259-9233.
Experienced servers & cooks
needed at Sushitarian. Apply in person between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. or call 382-0001 or 382-0012.
The Durango Telegraph
needs help spreading the word. Do you commute between Durango and Silverton on Thursday? You could be eligible for easy money. 259-0133 for details.
Homeslice Pizza
Apply in person. 441
College Drive.
King Center Laundry
Is hiring. Apply in person next to Nature’s Oasis.
Announcements
Colorfest
Arts & Crafts Festival. Durango Mall – Commons Area. Oct. 27, 28, 29 – mall hours. Arts & Crafts Fair Prod. 247-2117.
Reiki I Certification
At Pathways Center for Natural Healing & Personal Growth, 40031 U.S. Hwy. 160 E. Bayfield, CO 81122. Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call to register and for more info.: 970-884-4718. Check out other workshops and events at www.pathwaysbayfield.com.
La Plata Open Space Conservancy
is seeking artists for its annual art exhibition and auction. Selected artwork will be auctioned at the event to raise funds for land protection in Southwest Colorado. Artists will receive 50% of proceeds. Email LPOSC@gobrainstorm. net for additional information
Wanted:
Work-themed poetry, stories and spoken word, for Labor Film Fest Open Forum on 11/6/06 @ 6pm. Please bring a print out of submissions to forum. Contact John Baranski @ 247- 7269 or baranski_j@ fortlewis.edu
Yoga Cleansing
Weekend
Ridgway, CO Dec. 8-10. Includes yoga classes at beautiful Chipeta Sun Lodge and Spa, nourishing/organic food and soaking at Orvis Hot Springs. Call 970-769-6875 or e-mail info@yogaevolution.com www.yogaevolution.com.
Now Accepting
Students
For healthy cooking classes at Healthy Fusion. Call 970-259-9233 or visit www.healthyfusion.com.
DFA Grant
Applications
Durango Friends of the Arts has awarded over $220,000 to performing and visual arts that provide educational and cultural benefits to the community. Grant applications are at the Durango Arts Center and online at www.durangodfa.org.
Study Connection
is looking for fun, energetic volunteers to work one-to-one with a student, ages 6 to 17, for one hour a week in their school. There are 43 children on the waiting list at various schools.  Please call Big Brothers Big Sisters at 247-3720.
Services
Dance Parties with Freeplay,
Rock your Holiday party with a little something for everyone! Call Pete Giuliani 385-6713.
Bonjour!
Would you like to learn about French language and culture? Great, because I’m French. Children and adults. Private and group lessons. Cecile, 884-9062.
Guitar Lessons
Want to have more fun playing, singing, and jamming? Try some guitar lessons in a relaxed environment. Call Pete Giuliani 385-6713.
Cycling in Costa Rica!
Expert mountain and road bike tours available. Jan. ’07. For more info call Durango Cyclery at 247-0747.
Stop renting-Start owning
Call Jeanne to see how much home you can afford. www.arete.us. 970-759-8736,
BodyWork
Heated Table,
Warm Scented Oil, Hot Lava Stones, Deep Barefoot compression Price-$100 How you will feel: Priceless! Christine Schumann Durango’s Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapist (970)-946-3724.
Professional massage
With Sally Brown. 18 years experience in sports, injury and relaxation massage. Therapist for CycleAmerica and Adventure Cycling. Special rate for initial visit. $60 for 90-minute session. 970-749-0604.
Heidi Timm
20 years experience in deep, gentle and effective techniques for injury rehabilitation, nurturing relaxation using Ortho-Bionomy® and massage. Available in Durango and Trimble’s Spa. 759-9038.
Relax
with energy work. Reiki/acupressure. Call 884-2060.
ForSale
Black Diamond Havoc Skis
174cm with Fritschi Freeride bindings (size small). $450. Call Steve 259-6911.
Infrared Sauna
Detoxifying, healthier than traditional sauna. European alder wood, stylish design with all-glass door. Digital control panel. 120 volt. Sale price $2,900 obo. Retail $5,000. 759-3355.
Laguna Etching Press
Comes with table, rollers and blankets. $4,000 OBO. Call
evenings, 385-4817.
Check out Reruns’
New furniture store! Fun, quality items at great prices. Coffee tables, lamps, bamboo/rattan, etc. 385-7336.  
RealEstate
Cute home
In Aspen Trails $179K mls#569331 Contact Mike Aronson @ Coldwell Banker, 375-5500.
2b/1b condo
in Terrace Gardens. Great unit with cathedral ceilings and newer carpet. $163K Tina @ CBHHR 946-2902
3b+office
3b, 2-car heated garage, .30 irrigated acres, red cliff views from deck, mature fruit trees, 1 mile past Sweeney’s. $279K obo. 259-3701
ForRent
Silverton House
Passive solar, energy efficient. $900/month. 259-1866.
Rural rental avail.
Basement apt. w/ sunroom, 5 mi. N. of Mancos. $425, incl. util. OR day use as studio/office space: $250. 533-7104.
One-person studio
Apartment in town. $525/ month. Utilities included. 799-0616.
3 bed/2 bath
Built in 2000 on one wooded acre. 2 car garage, basement with bouldering cave, tons of storage, in floor heat, no
indoor smoking/approved pets. 19 miles NE of Dgo. Avail mid Nov. $1350/mo. 884-0820/769-6408.
Roommate Wanted!
Own room w/private bath in 2BR townhouse on Richard Dr. Great yard & deck, W/D. Responsible N/S please! $450+ elec. Call Jessica 946-7562.
Furnished downtown apartment
Avail. now. Call 259-9466.
VacationRentals
Palapa in Yelapa
Live lightly on the land, off the grid, yet in great beauty and comfort. Palapa in Yelapa, Mexico, available for rent this winter. 20 minutes to beaches and gray whales. 20 minutes to waterfalls and wild parrots. No cars – everyone walks and greets each other. Speak Spanish – lessons available. Great blend of gringo and Mexican pueblo. Great foods, unique river valley where time slows down. Dec. 21-Jan. 5, $600. Monthly rate, $750. Weekly, $250. 946-9548.
Guest Quarters
in the Woods. Large comfortable private guest room available for your out of town guests. Two miles from town. Daily, weekly or monthly rates available. 259-9503
Pets
Barney
Older neutered beagle mix needs home. Great with people and other dogs. Call La Plata Humane Society 259-2847.
TFN
Help we’re overflowing
Great Dogs at the Aztec Shelter. Lots of small dogs, too. Come check us out. 505-334-6819.
Community Service
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 749-7433 for more information.
Alzheimer’s Association
Support Groups meet the second and third Wednesday of the month at the Durango/La Plata Senior Center at 10: 30 a.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.

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