The Crested Butte News Serving the Gunnison Valley since 1999
Hello and welcome to this spring
celebration
Fifty-seven years of George Sibley’s
creation!
Flauschink began back in sixty-
nine,
The purpose was “fun,” and
community time.
So polka and tip one! Get out there
and dance…
The Polka band’s great and now is
your chance!
This annual event started for a good reason,
Once winter is over we FLUSH
OUT the season.
Our winter was odd (odd as could
be)…
But the royals didn’t mind, for they
love to ski.
King Kuby! Queen Jo! You have
honored our town,
We couldn’t be happier that you
took on “The Crown”
So please make your way to the
stage if you will
Could it be possible you’ve both
had your fill?!!
You made all the rounds, you had a
great reign,
From skiing to parades to dealing
with fame!
But here is the deal, so listen
carefully…
“Has-beens have more fun” (just
wait and you’ll see)!
Time stops for no one, and your
time is up…
Let’s all do a toast, please raise up
your cup!
Yes, it’s that time! Your crowns
must come off
The robes come off too (we know
that it’s tough)!
So thank you again, you sure made
us proud
Your reign was a hit, just listen to
this crowd!
The QUEEN:
Our soon-to be Queen, we’re sure
you’ll agree,
Is classy and caring (she’s also
pretty)!
She’s lived in this town for quite a
long time
And wears a bright smile, she’s one
of a kind.
She has lots of family, they’re
always around,
Up on the slopes is where they’ll
be found.
Dedication describes our new
Royal-to-be
She sure loves to polka as you will
soon see
A very fine lady (both inside and
out)
As Queen she’ll bring Flauschink
some much-needed clout!
This gal fell in love with the town of
CB
And wears a big smile (for a Queen
this is key)…
One of her relatives once wore the
crown,
A patroller (in the sixties) and he’s
still around.
This lady I speak of works hard at
the school,
Teaches students the Polka, now
isn’t that cool?
She helps her kids find a college
and a major
She’ll make a fine queen I’m willing
to wager…
Our gal is a skier and so is her
honey
She’s a big fan of polka and loves
her dog, Sunny.
The person of our fancy is worthy
indeed,
So please give it up for queen
Jennifer Read!
The KING:
And now for the king who’s worthy
as can be,
He’s never been shy, a born leader
you see…
A big part of this town and its
heritage too
Our choice is quite worthy, we’re
telling you true!
Our soon-to-be Royal is a good
friend to all
He works very hard, and his heart
is not small.
Our soon-to-be king is respectful
and fair…
You’d think from his smile, he
hasn’t a care.
This man loves to ski… he’s a guy
on the go…
He married his gal (and can she
ever sew)!
A big fan of music, he used to spin
the vinyl
Then took to the stage and I think
this job’s final!
From “air-chair” to theatre,
creativity’s his life
He has a sweet dog and he’s crazy
for his wife.
Such a snazzy dresser…a class act
for sure,
He loves the Gold Marmots (as long
as they’re pure)!
Quite good at improv, an
actor…you know!
He’ll make a great king, let’s get on
with the show!
This ever-smiling redhead has
probably caught your eye
So now can you guess? (At least
give it a try)!
He’ll soon wear the crown and his
reign will begin,
Our new king this year is Alec
Lindeman!
