In an effort to support local restaurants, the second round of the City of Gunnison’s Dining Dollars program was offered last Saturday, Jan. 9. Spending $10 cash on a purple dining dollar “greenback” doubled up the spending power to $20 at most local eateries. The first round of dining dollars sold out around the Thanksgiving holiday, effectively putting $100,000 into the economy for spending at local restaurants. The city then contributed another $50,000 for the second round. Although the dollars weren’t available for purchase until 10 a.m., patrons started lining up on Tomichi Avenue in front of the Chamber entrance as early as 9:30 a.m. By noon, a replenishment of dollars was brought to the Chamber for certification.