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Volume 14, Number 19 | June 16 - June 22, 2022

Stop and smell the roses

… particularly if they're of the Harison's yellow variety, which manages to be both better smelling and tougher than its relatives. Perhaps that's why many pioneers chose it for the journey west, where it's a common sight near old logging camps and homesteads. This particular specimen may have been rambling along the fence at the old Ferguson place on Seventh and Euclid since they shut down the mines at Spring Gulch in the '40s. Photo and text by Will Grandbois

OPINION

Mature Content

By Larry Bogatz

Mature Content is a monthly feature from the Carbondale AARP AgeFriendly Community Initiative (CAFCI).

I appreciated Marty Gallagher’s Mature Content column last month: “Adjust, Accommodate, Repeat.” We do this all our lives, in ways both great and small, from the moment we leave the womb till we breathe our last. It often takes a few years before we begin noticing some of the adjustments as the big deal they are and others for the big deal they are not. It’s the noticing that makes life meaningful.

After adolescence, there was college, two years in the Navy, two wives and a son. I had a couple of place-keeper jobs, nothing that mattered and then spent three years in Costa Rica (I loved it) and two years in Southeast Asia (not so much love) working for the federal government.

Returning to the States, I transferred to the United States Justice Department and took a graduate degree at the University of Southern California. Then I left the government to join friends in establishing a computer repair

Adjust, accommodate, repeat: Part two "I need only think back a little to remember that problems are part of life; that they can be understood, worked with and added to the pile." business. This series of changes called for big accommodations, from a kid who grew up reading Torah and working in his father’s Jewish deli. Initially, I made them without much thought.

In 1976, I stumbled onto a group of friends that developed into a kind of collective. Some of us lived together, some of us sailed together, some of us worked together. I became a partner in a new business that succeeded beyond anything we expected. The timing was right, the service was good and I stayed in the computer repair field until I retired around 2000.

After that, I worked with animals and taught earthquake preparedness for the Los Angeles fire department. Most importantly, I stayed with these friends through thick and thin.

As the years passed, we talked personally, unflinchingly, about everything.

Thanks to these people, I learned to reflect. I started noticing myself because they started noticing me and telling me what they noticed. Once I noticed me, I

LETTERS Vote Boebert out Americans have had enough of the carnage.

Nearly all of the recent horrible mass shootings have been by young men who had easy access to firearms and automatic weapons.

Lauren Boebert has consistently voted against every proposed logical gun regulation measure.

Most appallingly, she introduced a bill to lower the legal age at which guns can be purchased.

She continues to impose her extremist values while ignoring the desires of her constituents.

Vote her out.

Annette Roberts-Gray, Carbondale

Enough Jankowsky Sweetwater Lake is a gem that we are fortunate to have in the public domain. Purposing the property has become a contentious issue and merits further discussion between state and federal land managers, elected officials and stakeholders.

When I heard radio coverage and read the report of the Garfield County Commissioners work session I was disgusted but not surprised.

The lack of decorum and inappropriate language

could notice others.

One of the people I noticed was Sheryl, an independent, talented, self-assured business executive who was 17 years younger than me. I fell in love with her. At the time, I was living in the collective’s apartment house. Age began pushing at me and I realized I wanted a more conventional relationship. But this time, I wanted it to work. I had enough of a past by now to realize that my future wasn’t endless. When I joined the collective two decades earlier, it felt like the right thing to do, because the friendship, adventures, learning and caring taught me to see myself, others and the world differently. By the time I moved in with, and eventually married, Sheryl, I knew what I was giving up and what I was hoping to get. I was consciously and deliberately accommodating to being older, rather than just stumbling into a new phase of my life. I was choosing this next phase with rich awareness.

A decade later, when Sheryl was diagnosed with early-onset

used by Commissioner Tom Jankowsky is unbefitting of our elected officials. I do not refer to “political correctness,” rather to basic respect in communication. Not only was Jankowsky’s “tough guy” intimidation out of place but he went on to accuse and insult the members of the Eagle Valley Land Trust (EVLT).

The EVLT worked long and hard to assure that the citizens will be able to enjoy Sweetwater Lake in perpetuity. The article states that Jankowsky voted against acquiring the property for public domain. His support of the wealthy private sector over public benefit has been his trademark. Whether making Sweetwater Lake a state park is the best use of this public asset is debatable, Jankowsky’s behavior is not.

Jankowsky is quoted as telling the conservation oriented EVLT they should “feel remorse” for their direction. Tom, look to either side of you and take a lesson from your fellow commissioners, effective elected officials who conduct themselves maturely and respect their constituents. Look in the mirror, Tom Jankowsky, and you will see who should feel remorse.

John B. Armstrong, Carbondale

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Alzheimer’s disease, there were more accommodations to make: moving closer to her family, then accepting in-home care for her and finally selecting residential-based memory care.

Giving Sheryl up one day at a time has been the most difficult and painful accommodation I’ve ever made, and it’s not over yet.

Nevertheless, life has been good, thanks to a wonderful relationship with my son, a deeper understanding of Judaism, a new involvement with Unitarian Universalism, friends whom I feel privileged to know and my two rescue dogs.

One accommodation supports another once we start noticing.

At 84, it sometimes feels like most of my challenges are behind me, even while I know that others are sneaking around; in fact, one or two are already starting to show up, threatening to cause a wreck if I don’t accommodate them.

I need only think back a little to remember that problems are part of life; that they can be understood, worked with and added to the pile.

All in all, I now live a quiet, thoughtful and satisfying life. When I was a child, ordinary things like making lunch, playing with a pet or visiting with neighbors seemed significant. When I naively accommodated to adulthood, I lost sight of their significance.

Later, as I gained awareness of myself and others, their significance reappeared. At this point, it seems to me that I appreciate what I have by virtue of appreciating what I had.

Vote Velasco

I urge Democrats to vote for Elizabeth Velasco for state House District 57 in this month's primary.

I serve with Elizabeth on a non-profit board and find her engaging and present in, and outside of, our meetings. She knows how to listen.

Those are characteristics we want in our local representative to the state legislature.

Elizabeth has been a community member for 20 years and put her heart and soul into making this a better place to live. She is a small business owner, and works as a Public Information Officer on wildland fires. She volunteered to help with COVID relief at a time when many of us were uncertain about the future.

Elizabeth has worked hard on this election.

She's been out in the community knocking on doors to introduce herself, and joining us at our various events. She is fully engaged with the many different people who live in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys.

Her website (www.elizabethforcolorado.com) lays out her understanding of the issues that are continued on page 20

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Michelle Diamond (left) and Judy O'Donnell in Diamond's vibrant garden. Photo by James Steindler

Perhaps you'll spy this fragrant and colorful outdoor staircase along the garden tour. Photo by James Steindler

Glenwood Garden Club gathers greenthumbs

By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor Since 1931, the Glenwood Garden Club has provided a space “to stimulate knowledge and love of gardening and aid in the protection of mature trees, plants and birds and encourage specific plantings,” according to its original mission. Today, its purpose remains much the same, Ann English, a former president of the club, informed The Sopris Sun. The club’s motto is simple: “community and civic

involvement.”

As “the oldest, longest, continuous club active in Glenwood Springs,” English said, they have undertaken initiatives to beautify public and private spaces and to provide fun educational opportunities, like the upcoming garden tour.

English sits on the club’s Garden Tour Committee, reviving an event twice celebrated before. The “Welcome to Our Gardens Tour” last took place in 2018 and coincided with the

club’s 85th anniversary. The inaugural event was in 2016 and the club intended then for the fundraiser to occur every other year. Of course, this was interrupted in 2020, but now they’re back on track.

Prior to the garden tour tradition, the club hosted grand flower shows at the old mall. These were suspended in response to environmental conditions and the club’s imperative to teach the public better growing habits. “Ecosystems changed, along with the knowledge of garden members,” English said. “We didn’t want to be watering to get lots of flowers.”

According to Judy O'Donnell, chairwoman for this year's Garden Tour Committee, “Most of the proceeds [from the upcoming tour] will support educational gardening projects around town” like school programs and events.

The Garden Club provides financial help for aligned causes.

Saturday, June 25, all are welcome (minus pets) to visit seven “unique and lovely” gardens in Glenwood Springs and up Four Mile Road, in addition to the community gardens on Wulfsohn Road near the Community Center.

Gardens being showcased will have an old bicycle, colorfully-bedecked with flowers, resting out front. These gardens, chosen to demonstrate variety, feature annual and perennial plants that grow well in the region: vegetables, herbs, bushes and trees.

“The people who are allowing their gardens to be visited have worked hard to have everything look top-notch,” English assured.

Most of the hosts, she added, have over 20 years of experience adapting their gardens to the local environment and its shifting needs.

Several of the gardens on the tour focus on low

water and low maintenance plantings; one has a total focus on xeriscaping (requiring little to no irrigation).

English and O’Donnell hope that visitors will gain inspiration from having seen these gardens and conversed with their stewards.

Not only do gardens improve the human spirit, they provide habitat for diverse species to thrive when done well. Composting and healthy ecosystems benefit birds, pollinators like bees and other wildlife.

Join the tour, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 25. Tickets are available on the day of the event for $25 or can be purchased in advance for $20 online (www. bit.ly/GWSGardenTour) or at the Glenwood Springs Downtown Market on Tuesday, June 21. Not all gardens are wheelchair accessible, nor are strollers allowed. It’s recommended that attendees carpool from the Community Center or bike between locations, given parking limitations.

The club, which meets on the second Thursday of each month at rotating locations, has close to 60 members on its roster. They host guest speakers and occasionally take field trips.

“We’re not just a Glenwood club, we have a lot of people from Carbondale and a few from Eagle,” O'Donnell said.

“And, up toward New Castle and that area too,” English added.

What’s the best way to get involved? Attend the tour! Call 970-945-7149 with questions.

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Bike to Work Day Bike to Work Day returns Wednesday, June 22, after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. A greeting station with refreshments and snacks will be set up at Derail Park in Carbondale, across from the RFTA Park and Ride, from 7 to 9 a.m. Down the road in Glenwood Springs, pedalers can stop on the Rio Grande Trail at 23rd Street or at City Hall, also from 7 to 9 a.m. for a similar station. The week of June 20, cyclists can stop by any Garfield County library to enter into a drawing for a chance to win an e-bike. For more info, visit www.GarfieldCleanEnergy.org/BikeThere2022

Short-term rentals Short-term rental (STR) applications are available for Carbondale residents. Anyone renting their home, or part of their home, for a period of less than 30 days is required to obtain a STR license by July 31. Applicants who operated an STR before March 8, must show evidence of ownership, proof the STR was active on or before March 8 and that all applicable sales and lodging taxes have been paid. Applicants with STRs active after March 8, must prove that the unit is either in the Historic Commercial Core or that they occupy the building as a primary residence. Applications can be picked up at Town Hall or online at www.carbondalegov.org

Scream for ice cream Sweet Cream Dreams is dishing up ice cream goodness at Craft Coffee (689 Main Street) in Carbondale, Friday and Saturdays, 4 to 10 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 8 p.m.

Owner, Isaac Hendry, describes the business as a “Colorado farm-driven ice cream company that has a dynamic menu of ice creams, sorbets and daily specials!”

The Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District held a public demonstration on June 11 to show off the department’s new regional training facility. The event was well attended and even Sparky the Fire Dog showed up and gave his unwavering (tail excluded) approval.

Pictured above, firefighters brace to put out a controlled blaze of a prop vehicle outside the new facility. Photo by Elizabeth Key

Horse roundup

Sixth street facelift

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to begin another wild horse roundup in the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area, beginning June 16. Currently the herd is made up of over 1,385 horses and, according to the BLM office, that number needs to be brought down between 135 to 235 for the herd to be sustainable. The roundup was scheduled for September but, because of the poor condition of the horses and range, the date was moved up. Captured horses will be transported to the BLM wild horse holding facility in Utah to be adopted, sold or provided long-term care in off-range pastures, reads a press release.

For more information about this roundup, visit www.bit.ly/ wildhorseroundup

The Colorado Department of Transportation awarded the city of Glenwood Springs a $1.1 million Revitalizing Main Streets Grant to fund significant upgrades on Sixth Street, from Laurel to Pine Street.

The entire project is estimated to cost $1.8 million. The Downtown Development Authority will kick in $250,000 and the remaining $383,000 will be funded by the city’s acquisition & improvements fund, according to a city of Glenwood Springs press release. Construction is slated to begin in 2023.

Film camp Calling all junior filmmakers! Aspen Film, in collaboration with the Red Brick Center for the Arts, invites prospective documentary filmmakers to get hands-on experience in the trade.

Kids aged 12 to 16 may register for the introduction course which takes place August 1-5; ages 14 to 17 may register for the advanced program, scheduled August 8-12. For more info and to register, visit www.redbrickaspen.com/youth-summer-camp

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They say it’s your birthday!

Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Todd Chamberlin, Garrett Edquist, Vince Simonetti and Lon Winston ( June 16); Annie Flynn and Amber McMahill ( June 17); Bill Flanigan and Nancy Smith ( June 18); Jennifer Bauer, Forrest Fulker, Matt McBrayer and Garrett del Castillo ( June 19); Alyssa Barsanti, Ty Burtard, Todd Fugate Arleen Ginn, Brandon Jones and Ernie Kollar ( June 21); Jessica Kollar ( June 22).

Orbeez, how a toy can turn into a weapon

By Marlo Bowman Sopris Sun Correspondent On May 26, the Orbeez Challenge on TikTok made its way to the Roaring Fork Valley. The challenge dares young people to use airsoft guns or “blasters” to shoot innocent bystanders with gel pellets.

In a local case, high school students drove by Miners Park and, at least one of them, fired upon younger children with the gel blasters. A similar incident occurred in downtown Carbondale immediately afterward.

Fortunately, a teacher was with the children at Miners Park and tended to any injuries. Officers Paul Lazo and Ciara Chacon quickly arrived at the scene and began to investigate.

No further medical assistance was required.

The two vehicles reportedly involved were tracked to Roaring Fork High School (RFHS), where the police sighted airsoft guns and orbeez gels. The juveniles were identified and summoned to the front office at RFHS. It was later determined that the sedan associated with the incident was the only vehicle carrying a passenger who actually shot into the public park; and that the juveniles in the other vehicle did not fire at bystanders.

The accused juvenile was charged with six counts of menacing and third degree assault.

Speaking with Chief Kirk Wilson of the Carbondale Police Department, The Sopris Sun inquired how the Orbeez Challenge is affecting the Valley.

“For the most part, what was to take place was for kids to sneak up on each other and shoot at kids participating in this,” Wilson began. “I don’t think that’s a good idea. But, to go and shoot at a bunch of kids — clearly on a field trip — is just completely unacceptable.”

Although this juvenile was charged, the effects on the

Carbondale Chief of Police Kirk Wilson (left) with officer James Kuhlman. Photo by Marlo Bowman

children and their families still linger.

“There were kids there that had no idea what happened to them and there were kids that for a moment — five seconds, maybe a split second — thought they had been shot by a real gun,” Wilson said.

With the Orbeez Challenge circulating TikTok, it’s become evident that young people can be easily influenced by online creators. Though TikTok has taken measures to remove videos and hashtags associated with these attacks, the content continues to leak through the cracks of the internet.

Children can be seriously affected by these incidents, particularly in a nation that suffers from school shootings all too frequently. To that point, Wilson stated, “We took it very seriously that these kids were traumatized — they’re victims.”

This is not the first time the challenge has taken place in the Valley. Brody Bowman, a Glenwood High School student, has experience with this trend.

“They weren’t super painful, but they didn’t feel good

either,” described Bowman.

Bowman’s experience took place in April while returning from lunch to school, getting hit in the ear, side and ankle.

Both he and a friend had not participated in the challenge, yet were targeted regardless.

Many young people may remember a similar challenge that circled TikTok last fall, known as “Devious Licks.” That challenge encouraged students to vandalize their schools and was just the beginning of TikTok challenges reaching, and inciting harm in the Valley.

If you witness anything that relates to the Orbeez Challenge, contact your local police department and report the incident.

Editor’s note: Brody Bowman is a relative of reporter Marlo Bowman.

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OPINION

My personal burn scar: an appeal for volunteer firefighters

By Elizabeth Key

It was July 3, 2018, when we fled our Hillcrest home and the hotshots were called in. We watched from Willits as the choreographed fire dance began; flames popped up and the chopper released rains of red retardant. The hillside was studded with brush fires crowning our home.

We had run with little else than the clothes on our backs, thinking they would have the fire out in a matter of hours. In the midsummer evening, I stood in my mother’s yard, relegated to witness. I regretted grabbing the passports instead of the family photos; we were not running to a European vacation. I reminded myself to be grateful that we escaped with our lives, but this was little comfort, because the fire felt surreal. My stubborn neighbor was still up there searching for his cat.

I left him a desperate, demanding voicemail telling him to get out.

On the Fourth of July, we drove to Redstone in our borrowed clothes to disengage from the helpless horror.

Unfortunately, the lack of cell service

The Lake Christine Fire left a harrowing scar on the landscape. Photo by Elizabeth Key

did not mitigate people at the parade from asking me if my house had burned. Redstone has always been a sanctuary for me, but nothing could erase my anxiety on that day. It felt wrong that we were celebrating while flames were probably incinerating our livelihoods. When we returned, we would either have a home or be homeless.

That night the evacuation order was still active and first responders stood sentry in our neighborhood.

The status of our house was unresolved. We bunkered down at my mother’s home in Willits and watched the hillside ignite through her windows. The firefight intensified as the winds whipped up an inferno

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that engulfed the hillside in minutes.

We once again fled through drifting embers, driving past the wildfire bearing down just beyond The Tree Farm. An American flag, backlit by the glowing orange sky, looked like an omen of apocalypse. We skirted the fire, driving east to the Front Range, leaving the feverish scene to the professionals.

We returned the following week.

The American flag flapping phoenixlike in the foreground of the charred hillside. Our house was sweltering yet standing, covered in ash and fire retardant. It was like entering a frozen moment, the abandoned cantaloupe withering on the cutting board, my glass of Cabernet untouched on the

counter. The rolled and tucked away outdoor rug was the only sign of the firefighters’ battle preparation. Basalt mountain suffered great gouges from their trench warfare. I inhaled the smoke of destruction and knew it had been knocking at our door. The heroic measures of those firefighters saved not only our home but our entire community.

Later I proffered a Starbucks card to the first fireman I encountered, saying, “You saved my house. I thought it would burn.” He responded, “Me too; I was in your neighborhood.”

My shock cleared into the reality that this man had walked toward the blaze on my behalf, while I ran from the encroaching flames. My eyes

pricked, readying for tears. That cup of coffee was a paltry offering of my immeasurable gratitude.

A year later, I hiked up to the burn scar, just hundreds of feet away from our home. I marveled at the beauty in the aftermath of the disaster.

The scorched earth and blackened bark were stark against tuffs of new growth and flowering cacti. Just like the phoenix, nature would emerge from the ashes, rejuvenated but not to be replicated. That pinyon forest was hundreds of years old and will take centuries to replace.

Today I live in Redstone. A brush fire recently ignited from a fallen powerline, but this time the firefighters had to come from Carbondale, a 21-minute response.

Redstone volunteer firefighters are scarce and desperately needed. The community had to mobilize to save itself. Locals swiftly coordinated, passing pickle buckets of river water and dousing the flames before the fire department arrived.

In this changing climate, the best way to repay the heroism that saved our community is by volunteering to stand together with our firefighters. The Carbondale Fire Department services Missouri Heights, Carbondale, Marble and Redstone. Volunteers need little to no experience; essential training will be provided. For more information about what it takes, the application process, the courses and sample schedules, go to: www. carbondalefire.org/volunteering/

PitCo Landfill gets creative to curve capacity constraints

By Elizabeth Key Sopris Sun Correspondent

The Pitkin County Solid Waste Center (PCSWC) was originally established, in its current location, as the Aspen Free Dump in 1965. For years since, the community has received public service announcements about the landfill nearing peak capacity.

The landfill has been pushing recycling and innovation to stymie the flow of mounting trash. Anything that can be recycled or reused is received at a much lower price than trash.

Construction debris is the biggest culprit, contributing 53% of the waste at the dump.

On Friday, June 3, the Motherlode Mercantile opened to the public to aid in the recycling/reusing effort. Cathy Hall, the PCSWC director, joked that it is “the most popular retail store in Aspen right now…and it's super fun.” Upon entering the landfill, pass the weigh station and the mercantile drop-off is located at an orange shipping container to the right.

Jade Bath has supervised this creative diversion of useful goods. ”Once we get it, and before we can even get it priced and stickered, somebody wants it,” she said.

Inside, plush chairs and framed artwork decorate the mercantile. Outside, there are an array of skis and bikes of all sizes, toilets and desks. Bath says they are “limited on big upholstered pieces because of space, so we may turn down a couch.”

The smaller building is temporary until funding for a larger building comes through.

Most items cost $5 to $10 and all donations are tax-deductible. It is a pickers paradise, housing everything from antiques to brand new items. The Motherlode Mercantile has everything, plus the kitchen sink.

Valley residents can avoid Aspen stickershock by perusing the Motherlode Mercantile.

Capacity concerns Aspen’s brimming landfill only had a year and a half of capacity left, until Pitkin County okayed an expansion, buying about seven additional years of landfill life. Even with this addition, there remains a need to recycle, reuse and divert items from entering the landfill. The Pitkin County Landfill is doing its part to reduce, reuse and recycle. In fact, it is the second-largest composter in Colorado.

According to Hall, ”Unincorporated Pitkin County has a diversion ordinance; so if you apply for a construction or demolition debris permit to tear down a house or build a new one, you have to divert 25% of your waste.”

The landfill recycles a considerable amount of the material created by the continuous cycle of construction and demolition in Aspen and Snowmass. The concrete from building teardowns is transformed into oneinch gravel and sold by the ton. Dirt and rocks from foundational work are converted into a topsoil and sold by the bag or ton.

Currently, construction and demolition

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Jane Bath holds down the new Motherlode Mercantile. Photo by Elizabeth Key

waste costs $98 a ton. Some still choose to bypass this landfill in favor of more costsaving options down valley. As the landfill reaches capacity, fees will continue to inflate.

“We’re going to take those additional revenues that we charge and put in an additional construction and demolitions sorting and processing operation in the next couple of years,” Hall shared.

“We are a modern, permitted subtitle D landfill … we have to follow a stringent set of regulations,” Hall told The Sopris Sun. Tarping keeps the pests out, odors down and protects from stormwater seeping through.

Still, decomposing trash creates leachate (“garbage juice”) that must be extracted from the landfill. Fortunately, there's specific equipment for this dirty job.

Hall has a degree in geological science and an MBA and has worked in solid waste consulting and engineering for decades. ”We have 17 pieces of large equipment; the biggest piece is the compactor. That is the machine with the large teeth on it that compacts the waste,” she explained. “All it does is go up and down the trash all day long, smooshing the waste in. We are all about selling air space and conserving as much air space as we have in the landfill, so that machine just presses everything in. It weighs 95,000 pounds.”

“We have two dozers…a wood grinder… loaders [and] we have haul trucks. It's like a five-year-old’s dream job.” Hall has been on the job for nine years and says she always wanted to run a landfill.

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BASALT REPORT

So far, Basalt’s green initiatives fall short

By Dyana Z. Furmansky Sopris Sun Correspondent The Town of Basalt is “far from reaching both goals” of a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2025, and an 80% reduction in emissions by 2050, according to the Town’s combined 2019 and 2020 GHG Emissions Inventory Report released this week.

Senior town planner Sara Nadolny delivered the disappointing news to the Basalt council members at their regular meeting Tuesday, June 14. Since the last inventory was conducted in 2014, emissions have increased 15%, Nadolny said.

Commercial, industrial and residential buildings accounted for 48% of GHG emissions, with transportation contributing 36%. Landfills were the source of nearly all of the 15% of emissions apportioned to a category that included various forms of waste. “We are not on track,” she said.

“We’ve done a whole lot of mitigation, but obviously growth occurred so it has been one step forward and two steps back,” said town manager Ryan Mahoney. To that point, Nadolny said that the 40% increase in total waste aligned closely with the 34.5% increase in the number of housing units built since 2014. Mahoney asked whether the town’s solar installations, WeCycle and pool improvements had been good investments “or not as effective as we had hoped?”

Nadolny said that Basalt was doing a good job but was learning that it was taking “too small of bites” and needed to “take a bigger jump forward.”

“I didn’t mean to bring doom and gloom,” she said, adding that there are “opportunities” to do much more, including : building electrification, implementing sustainable building codes, better incentivizing owners of existing homes to install energy-reducing appliances and regulating construction and demolition. “It takes time and patience,” she said.

Phi Filerman, director of climate impact for CORE was Nadolny’s co-presenter.

Filerman said that a major reason for a dramatic jump in transportation emissions was a change in the methodology used to calculate them. “We can’t compare apples to apples,” she said.

The new method gathers cell phone signals to gauge vehicular trips in the Highway 82 corridor and is considered a more accurate way to collect data. Filerman said one good thing about the switch to the new method is that all municipalities in the upper Roaring Fork Valley — Snowmass Village, Aspen, unincorporated Pitkin County and now Basalt — are using the same measure. She predicts that this will help with addressing emissions on a regional level.

“It’s unfair,” said Councilor Ryan Slack, referring to the change in data gathering. It makes Basalt look like it’s not implementing

now

green initiatives when “Basalt is head over heels into green initiatives.”

Basalt, said Filerman, “isn’t alone.”

No municipality in the region has made sufficient progress, she said. When the number of metric tons of CO2 emissions per person are considered, Basalt “is doing better than most.” The amount calculated for Basalt in the GHG Emissions Inventory is 17.4, compared with 27.6 metric tons of CO2 per person in Pitkin County, according to its latest GHG Inventory. The national average is 20 metric tons, while the reduction target is 13 metric tons per person, according to the Inventory.

No Council action was required on Nadolny’s GHG report.

Public hearings continued on the Sopris Meadows Parcel 5 proposal for 155 homes between Willits Lake and Willits Lane.

Developer Possumco, LLC requested an expanded definition of affordable housing. It initially planned for 46 units in Parcel 5 to all be affordable rentals. At the May 28 council meeting, Mayor Bill Kane had pressed Possumco representative Michael Lipkin to build some units that low-income residents could affordably buy, not rent. Lipkin had responded that at some point, the Basalt Council should add middle-income homes as a priority, otherwise Basalt, like Aspen, would “have no middle class.”

Possumco’s amended plan seemed to address both the council’s insistence on expanded home ownership opportunities

in Basalt and Lipkin’s warnings about the “missing middle.” Two-income families earning $200,000 to $250,000 as health care practitioners, lawyers or small business owners would fit into his definition, he said, yet they wouldn’t qualify to buy property in Basalt’s current real estate market.

Assistant Planning Director James Lindt noted that Basalt Affordable Community Housing (BACH) opposed Possumco’s reducing units for the lowest earners. Councilor Elyse Hottel, who attended the meeting remotely, also objected to Possumco’s building homes for higher wage earners to purchase. Projected prices for two and three-bedroom units in Parcel 5 would be between $485,000 and about $1,000,000.

Lipkin said he wants to build “Basaltcentric” housing because currently Aspen workers live in about half of Basalt’s rental properties. “Basalt does not need more of this product,” he said. He was also adamant that Possumco be given ten years for “vesting,” or completion of all 155 units — rather than seven years — due to worker shortages, supply line snarls and the possibility of an economic recession.

The Council voted 5-1 in favor of a heavily amended motion allowing Possumco to proceed with its revised preliminary plan. Councilor Elyse Hottel voiced the no vote. Councilor Dieter Schindler was absent.

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By Jeanne Souldern Sopris Sun Correspondent In recognition of its expanding services, Family Visitors Program (FVP) has changed its name to Great Expectations.

Rebranding for the Glenwood Springs-based nonprofit, founded in 1983, was announced in May by Executive Director Andrew Romanoff, with reassurance that its mission — “to strengthen and empower families, foster the optimum development of children and prevent child abuse and neglect” — will not change.

The name change allows for the recognition of expanding services beyond their core programs to families in Garfield, Pitkin and western Eagle counties.

“I’m not suggesting we’re ever going to abandon our core set of programs because those models work, but they’re not the only thing we can do,” Romanoff explained.

To better reflect the community they serve, they recently made changes within their staff and board of directors.

“Two-thirds of our clients are Latina, so it’s important that we ‘walk the talk’ here and be committed to the equity and diversity we espouse,” Romanoff shared.

They doubled the board size — from 8 to 16 members — filling six of the eight new seats with Latina community leaders.

Internally, Romanoff said, an emphasis has been placed on hiring bilingual and bicultural people of color. He anticipates that most of the staff will be bilingual by the end of the summer. In addition, a mental health professional will be added to the Great Expectations team.

When one of Great Expectations’ family visitors goes to a home where, for example, the client is experiencing postpartum depression or some other mental health concern, the visitor has a screening tool to detect said depression or anxiety, but they cannot offer treatment because they’re not a mental health professional.

The family visitor will then refer the client to a therapist for

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counseling. However, other issues may result in that counseling appointment never coming to fruition. For example, maybe the therapist doesn’t speak Spanish, take Medicaid or have openings for new clients, explained Romanoff.

In their proposed model, Romanoff said a bilingual and bicultural mental health professional would be available on-site at their offices.

Great Expectations also plans to hire a facilitator for a new program, Circle of Parents — a national evidence-based parent support group model. Romanoff shared that a recent grant will finance the new position. This program “will allow parents to meet other parents who are either expecting kids or have little kids, so they can compare notes and learn and get support from one another.”

The Great Expectations board adopted two policies to expand the nurse pool in the Nurse-Family Partnership program. First, a tuition assistance plan was implemented at the end of last year and will pay tuition for an employee to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. “If you come to us with an Associate Degree in Nursing, but the job requires a BSN, we’ll pay your tuition to get the BSN,” Romanoff said.

He added, “If you need any kind of education required by the

jobs we’re creating, we’ll pay for that — which is a pretty big deal for a tiny nonprofit.”

Taking that tuition plan one step further, Romanoff shared, “If the education is related and beneficial to your job, but not necessarily required, we’ll pay for half of that.”

Under the Debt Repayment Plan, if someone is hired by Great Expectations and has student debt, the organization will make monthly payments on the employee’s behalf.

On the staffing side, Romanoff shared, “I think our challenge is two-fold; one, is recruitment and the other is retention. How do you land top talent, and how do you keep them here?” The hope is that these changes will offer tangible solutions to that challenge.

“The one thing that won’t change is our focus on our population and reaching more families,” Romanoff emphasized. “We’re enhancing the services we provide for the clients we already serve and are asking what else we can do for them and others in our community.”

All Great Expectations programming and services are free to the participant. For more information about its careers and services, go to www.greatexpectations.co

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Saturday June 25 9 am–3 pm

Start: Glenwood Springs Community Garden GWS Community Center 100 Wulfsohn Rd. No Strollers | No Pets

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The 125th annual Strawberry Days festival starts Friday, June 17 at noon and lasts through Sunday at 4 p.m. Visit www.glenwoodchamber.com/strawberry-days for a list of events and additional info.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 16

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

EURYDICE Thunder River Theatre Company’s production of “Eurydice” finishes this weekend with showings at 7:30 p.m. each night, with the exception of a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.

RUN FOR FOOD Safe and Abundant Nutrition Alliance hosts its Food Insecurity Family Run/Walk Awareness event at New Castle’s Burning Mountain Park at 7 a.m. Registration is free at www.bit.ly/SANArun

CONSCIOUS PEACEMAKING The Center for Human Flourishing and Sonja Linman lead a two part workshop to explore what it takes to be a conscious peacemaker, tonight at the Third Street Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 18 at 7th Elder in Canyon Creek (directions provided upon registration), from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration and more info is at www.bit.ly/consciouspeacemaking CRYSTAL THEATRE Catch “Top Gun: Maverick” at the Crystal Theatre June 16 through 23 with nightly screenings at 7:30 p.m., with the exception of Sunday, June 19 with a matinee at 5 p.m. and no showing on Monday, June 20.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17 GOLDEN PUTTER Carbondale Arts’ atypical golf tournament returns for a second round at River Valley Ranch from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All proceeds benefit arts education programming. Details and registration at www.bit.ly/GoldenPutter RED HILL BIRDING Roaring Fork Audubon guides birding at Red Hill, north of Carbondale, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP by emailing fulcon@comcast.net GARDEN CONCERT The Red Hill Rollers perform at True Nature’s Peace Garden at 5:30 p.m. with a live broadcast by KDNK. More info is at www.truenaturehealingarts.com LIVE MUSIC Chris Bank and Mark Johnson at Heather’s in Basalt at 6:30 p.m.

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STEVE’S GUITARS John Oates performs at Steve’s Guitars, raising funds for the venue, at 8 p.m.

REDSTONE YARD SALE Check out the Redstone Community Yard Sale on the Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

YARN IN THE PARK The Roaring Fork Yarn Club invites yarn crafters to sit and stitch at Sopris Park from 9 to 11 a.m.

SUMMER SOLSTICE True Nature Healing Arts celebrates the solstice, hosting an array of activities throughout the day beginning with a free workshop at 9 a.m. and concluding with Universal Dances of Peace led

by Alya Howe and Mindy Arbuckle at 6 p.m. Registration and more info at www.truenaturehealingarts.com SOLUTIONS EXPO The Colorado Farm and Food Alliance and The Learning Council host a freeto-the-public event in Paonia Town Park from noon to 8 p.m. featuring music, local vendors, food trucks and more.

SENSATIONAL SHARKS Denver’s Downtown Aquarium partners with Garfield County Libraries for an online presentation at 2 p.m. about the unique adaptations of sharks. More info at www.gcpld.org/summer-reading YOGA AT THE LAUNCHPAD Join Faith for a restorative and yoga Nidra workshop at the Launchpad from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Email yogifaith@gmail.com to register.

MOVIE IN THE MEADOW Basalt Library screens “Moana” after sunset on the lawn in front of the library.

HONKY TONK HWY 82 band performs at The Arts Campus at Willits at 8 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 20

MAC BASICS

TEEN FLY FISHING Students entering fifth through sixth grades learn the ins and outs of fly fishing, meeting at the River Center in Basalt from 9 a.m. to noon, June 20, 21 and 22. Visit www.basaltlibrary.org for more info.

Learn how to use your Mac laptop at its peak potential at the Basalt Library from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration and more info is at www.basaltlibrary.org STATE OF THE CRYSTAL

STEWARDSHIP & CREATIVITY Anjanette Garcia leads a three day art, ecology and stewardship camp for kids ages 10-16 at the Launchpad, June 20-23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Register at www.carbondalearts.com

Learn about the state of our watershed and how that fits into the greater Colorado River basin with the Colorado River Water Conservation District at the Third Street Center from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

ASPEN FILM Aspen Film shows “Blue Bayou” at the Isis Theatre in Aspen at 5 p.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 21 STATE OF THE STATE The Colorado Chamber presents “Insights on the Business Climate Driving Colorado’s Economy” at The Arts Campus at Willits from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Register online at www.bit.ly/SoSCOChamber LOCOMOTION Professional juggler and “aficionado of classical physics,” Peter Davidson, performs at the Glenwood Springs Library at 11 a.m. and the Carbondale Library at 1:30 p.m.More info is at www.gcpld.org YOUTH AUTHOR TALK Thirteen-year-old author Nyala Honey speaks about her first novel “Coven of the Silver Moon” at the Basalt Library, starting at 4 p.m. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 BIKE TO WORK Clean Energy Economy for the Region encourages everyone to bike to work.

Greeting stations in Glenwood Springs and Carbondale will be giving away free snacks, swag and raffle tickets to win a Magnum Cosmo S e-bike, halfday raft trip with Defiance Rafting and other prizes. Details at www. garfieldcleanenergy.org/bikethere2022/ YOGA AT THE LIBRARY Diana Laughlin leads youngsters in yoga and mindfulness exercises at Basalt Library from 10 to 11 a.m.

BOOSTER CLINIC Get your COVID shot anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Basalt Library.

COFFMAN RANCH Aspen Valley Land Trust hosts Cocktails at Coffman Ranch, an intimate evening supporting the recently-acquired ranch’s capital campaign, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets at www.avlt.org GENEALOGY JOURNEY David Use teaches the basics of genealogy research with a free presentation at the Carbondale Library at 6 p.m.

CELEBRATE THE SOLSTICE In light of the longest day of the year, Lisa Dancing-Light, Mateo Sandate and John Norton lead a chakra tuning experience at the Third Street Center from 6 to 7 p.m. Visit www.lisadancinglight. com/events for more info.

LIVE MUSIC John Michel plays at Heather’s in Basalt at 6:30 p.m.

CORB LUND Corb Lund performs at TACAW starting at 8 p.m. Ticket at www.tacaw.org

THURSDAY, JUNE 23 HAY PARK BIRDING Roaring Fork Audubon leads a bird watching hike to Hay Park. Participants have the option of meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Carbondale Town Hall or 7:30 a.m. near the Thomas Lake trailhead. RSVP by emailing smnharris@gmail.com

FINDING BACH Carbondale Arts presents the Garden Music Concert Series, curated by MinTze Wu, kicking off with “Finding Bach” at the Thompson House at 6 p.m.

CHAKRA COLOR SERIES

JUNE 8-SEPTEMBER 28 WEDNESDAYS 10AM-3PM 4th & Main Street WE ACCEPT DUFB, WIC, & SNAP

JOIN US THIS SEASON FOR LIVE MUSIC 2ND & LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FRESH PRODUCE, ARTISANS, KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & HOT FOOD!

A monthly chakra series with Aura Soma kicks off tonight at True Nature beginning at 6 p.m. Registration and more info at www.truenaturehealingarts.com

ASPEN VALLEY LAND TRUST PRESENTS:

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FURTHER OUT FRIDAY, JUNE 24 LIVE MUSIC Sean Kelly and the Samples play at TACAW starting at 8 p.m. Tickets and more info at www.tacaw.org

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 GLENWOOD GARDENS The Glenwood Springs Garden Club invites you to take a journey through some of the most beautiful gardens in the town. The tour begins at the Glenwood Community Garden at 9 a.m. sharp. Tickets are available at the start of the tour or online at www.bit.ly/GWSGardenTour

Savor a summer evening on the ranch WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 5:30 - 7:30PM AVLT.ORG/COCKTAILS-AT-COFFMAN

DISABILITY EDUCATION The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue presents the DisABILITY Education Film Fest.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. More info is at www.gvrshow.com/special-events

FOOD FOOD INSECURITY INSECURIT Y FAMILY FA MI L Y RUN/WALK RUN/WALK TY AMILY LY AWARENESS A WAREN ESS AWAR NESS

SILVER CELEBRATION Thunder River Theatre Company holds its Silver Celebration with live performances, food trucks, a silent auction and more from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets and more info are at www.thunderrivertheatre.com

Event organized by S.A.N.A

SALSA NIGHT Move to the art of salsa dancing at TACAW. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Registration and more info at www.tacaw.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A SECRET

DATE: June 18th, 2022 WHERE: Burning Mountain Park In New Castle Registration: 7:00-7:30 a.m.

Walk/Run 7:30 Distance 2.5 Miles

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UTE PRESENTATION The Redstone Historical Society hosts C.J. Brafford, director of the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose, for a presentation and discussion under the tent behind the Redstone Inn, from 2 to 5 p.m. All are welcome. For more info, email historyredstone@gmail.com NEW MOON CEREMONY Sheridan Semple leads a new moon ceremony and teaching at True Nature from 6 to 7:30 p.m. More info is at www.truenaturehealingarts.com

MONDAY, JUNE 27 STORIES FROM EVEREST Jon Gibbons shares his story about climbing the tallest mountain in the world at the Carbondale Library starting at 6 p.m. All are welcome. For more info, call 970-963-2889.

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Festival de la fresa está de vuelta

Los pueblerinos de todas las edades se suman a una variedad de entretenimiento en el festival anual. Foto de cortesía

Por Myki Jones Traducción Dolores Duarte El 125avo festival “Strawberry Days” -Días o festival de la fresa de Glenwood Springs pronto estará aquí. Después de una pausa de dos años, debido a la pandemia, la diversión regresa del 17 al 19 de junio en el parque Two Rivers.

La histórica celebración se originó el 18 de junio de 1898.

Inicialmente fue organizada por la Tri-County Farmers Union para promocionar algunas de las mejores frutas, verduras y productos lácteos de Colorado, explicó Tara Harman, de la Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association.

Aun así, a pesar de la pandemia, la ciudad encontró una forma de conmemorar el evento anual con el "A Berry Special Weekend" del año pasado. Como parte de esa conmemoración alternativa, la ciudad celebró un "desfile inverso", en el que se invitó a los negocios a decorar sus escaparates. "Fue muy popular y decidimos incluirlo una vez más en el festival de este año como una forma divertida de involucrar a la comunidad", dijo Harman a The Sopris Sun. Este año, los ganadores de cada categoría se llevarán a casa $500 dólares en "Glenwood Gold".

Apropiadamente, “125 years of awesomeness” o 125 años de genialidad, es el tema de este año. "El tema de un viaje al

pasado anima a los participantes a traer de vuelta un motivo favorito de otros tiempos, celebrar la famosa historia de Glenwood o todo relacionado a las fresas", dice un comunicado de prensa. Los temas anteriores incluyen: "Regreso a casa" en 2019, "Fresas en el paraíso" - "que rindió homenaje a Jimmy Buffet", señaló Harman-, "Regreso al futuro" y "Redada de piedras preciosas", entre muchos otros.

"La comunidad se vuelve realmente creativa a la hora de diseñar los carros del desfile en torno al tema", continuó Harman, "por lo que estamos entusiasmados de ver cómo vuelven algunas de ellas con el viaje a otras tiempos de este año".

El desfile iniciará en la Glenwood Springs High School, continuará serpenteando por Pitkin Avenue y terminará en Eighth Street.

Este es el primer año en que gran parte del festival se celebrará en el parque Two Rivers, tras haberse celebrado recientemente en el parque Sayre. "Trasladar el evento a Two Rivers Park permite disponer de más espacio, proporciona más servicios al parque y también es muy accesible para los peatones y ciclistas, especialmente con el nuevo puente peatonal Devereux", declaró Harman.

Algunas de las comidas y bebidas que la comunidad puede

esperar son la cervecería al aire libre (por supuesto), Slow Groovin' BBQ, Aspen Mini Donuts, Windy City Eats, The Hillbilly Grill y muchas otras opciones deliciosas.

El cartel musical del fin de semana incluirá a los abridores -y locales del Valle- Cody Jeffryes, The Queen Bees, A Band Called Alexis, Skinny Eggs Benny, Wild Flight y una gran cantidad de otras actuaciones durante todo el fin de semana.

El Family Fest, organizado por el Post Independent, incluirá actividades de entretenimiento para los niños el sábado y el domingo, con proyectos artísticos interactivos, actuaciones de danza de la Legacy Dance Company y mucho más.

De acuerdo a los tiempos, y tras una seria reflexión, la cámara decidió no revivir el concurso de becas "Miss Strawberry Days".

En 2023, la cámara planea "sustituirlo por un concurso más moderno que simbolice los valores de liderazgo, excelencia y servicio a la comunidad entre todos los jóvenes de Glenwood Springs".

Algunas tradiciones están destinadas a no cambiar. Una de ellas, y la más antigua de todas, es la de servir fresas y helado gratis. Este año, las fresas y el helado serán servidos por el club Kiwanis el sábado en el parque Two Rivers tras el desfile.

Para más información sobre los eventos de los Días de la fresa, visita www.glenwoodchamber.com/strawberrydays

OPINIÓN

Desde la Clínica Por Judith Alvarez

Los vegetales crucíferos incluyen la rúcula (mejor conocida como arugula), la col china, el brócoli, las coles de Bruselas, la col, la coliflor berza, col rizada, rábanos, nabos y berros.

Los crucíferos son parte de la docena diaria del Dr. Greger en su libro "How Not to Die" (Cómo no morir), alimentos que deberíamos comer todos los días.

La palabra crucífera viene de la palabra latina cruz. Las hortalizas crucíferas tienen flores de cuatro pétalos, que sugieren una cruz. El doctor recomienda una ración al día: 1/2 taza de verdura picada, 1/4 de taza de brotes o una cucharada de rábano picante.

Las verduras crucíferas contienen sulforafano, que tiene importantes propiedades para combatir el cáncer.

Se ha demostrado que estas verduras previenen el daño al

Los Vegetales que te ayudan a luchar contra el cáncer son "los crucíferos"

ADN que causa el cáncer, evitan la propagación metastásica del cáncer, previenen el linfoma y reducen el riesgo de cáncer de mama y de próstata. El sulforafano se forma a partir de un precursor, un proceso que depende de una enzima llamada mirosinasa y al cortar y masticar se produce el Sulforano. Es importante saber que esta enzima es destruida por la cocción, y también por la congelación instantánea utilizada en las verduras congeladas comercialmente.

Hay cuatro estrategias utilizadas para asegurar la obtención de sulforafano, que combate el cáncer, al comer verduras crucíferas 1) Comerlas crudas, por ejemplo en ensaladas.

2) Si se cocinan las verduras crucíferas para hacer una sopa por ejemplo, córtalas al menos 40 minutos antes de cocinarlas, lo que da tiempo a la mirosinasa a convertir el precursor en sulforafano.

3) Coma alguna verdura crucífera cruda, como el brócoli o la coliflor antes de comerlas cocinadas.

4) agregar mostaza en polvo o rábano picante -ambos son verduras crucíferas-a las las verduras cocinadas que favorecen la formación de sulforafano.

Además de prevenir el cáncer, las verduras crucíferas han demostrado tener muchos otros beneficios para la salud, algunos de los cuales se enumeran a continuación: En la mayoría de los casos, el sulforafano es el ingrediente activo más importante.

El brócoli es el que más se ha estudiado, y los brotes de brócoli ofrecen 10 veces más beneficios que las plantas maduras: Protegen contra las enfermedades neurodegenerativas (Parkinson, Alzheimer, etc) Ayudan a prevenir las cataratas al proteger las células del cristalino contra el estrés oxidativo Tratar el autismo mejorando la transmisión sináptica entre las células del cerebro, reduciendo el estrés oxidativo mejorando la disfunción mitocondrial y reduciendo la inflamación neuronal (estudio de Harvard y Johns Hopkins) Reducir el colesterol total, el LDL (colesterol malo) y el peligroso colesterol oxidado, con lo que ayudar a prevenir las enfermedades cardiovasculares Reducir el nivel de azúcar en la sangre, ayudando a controlar la diabetes Reducir las reacciones alérgicas,

como la fiebre del heno Proteger contra los contaminantes ambientales No se ha demostrado que los suplementos de brócoli y sulforafano funcionen. Así que, una vez más, es importante comer el alimento entero (lo que incluye el uso de verduras crucíferas en batidos verdes).

Mensaje para llevar a casa: para gozar de una salud óptima, coma algunas verduras crucíferas todos los días. Si las cocinas asegúrese de utilizar una de las estrategias mencionadas anteriormente para obtener sulforafano, el ingrediente más importante.

El cáncer es en gran medida una enfermedad prevenible pero requiere grandes cambios de estilo de vida. El 90% o 95% son causadas por factores relacionados con el estilo de vida. Y solo el 5% y el 10% son causados por genes defectuosos.

Si deseas una consulta médica gratis para ayudarte hacer estos cambios en tu estilo de vida y tener una mejor salud llamanos al 970948-1072 con Isabel Almeida.

La clínica del pueblo ofrece consultas médicas los días: lunes por la mañana, jueves por la tarde y el tercer sábado del mes.

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OPINIÓN Volver a lo esencial

Por Triny Rochin

Ser padre de familia es una tarea atemorizante. No es fácil establecer un balance entre la familia, el trabajo, los hijos y otras ocupaciones. Además, en la actualidad los desafíos de la paternidad son mayores que nunca. Vivimos en un mundo y en un tiempo que representa una amenaza para la familia.

La sociedad, en muchos casos, se burla de los valores morales que deberíamos salvaguardar.

Basta con dar un vistazo a las estadísticas de adolescentes que se embarazan, que abortan, o contraen enfermedades venéreas, que usan drogas y alcohol, o las estadísticas de suicidios y asesinatos para hacer a muchos sentir temor en cuanto la paternidad.

Aunque ser padre es una labor difícil, nada puede ser más satisfactorio que ver a los hijos crecer y convertirse en adultos seguros, compasivos, honestos y sabios, en personas de bien en nuestra sociedad. A decir verdad, el reto es grande y si hemos de ser totalmente honestos, debemos tener siempre presente que no existe tal cosa como un padre perfecto, pero, si se puede ser un padre excelente. ¿Qué es un padre? Es un hombre que desempeña la tarea de proveer, proteger y defender a sus hijos. Es aquel que cría físicamente y nutre emocional y espiritualmente a un hijo o hija. El padre es el

¡Un padre excelente!

maestro más importante en la vida del hijo.

Ser padre significa aceptar que es responsable de ese hijo y darle la protección, la provisión y la dirección que los niños necesitan.

Las responsabilidades del padre son muchas, él ama a su esposa e hijos. Él es responsable del sostén económico para la familia, eso puede significar que los padres hacen grandes sacrificios para que nada falte en su hogar. El padre enseña a sus hijos a ser obedientes y respetuosos y cuando es necesario aplica la correcta disciplina.

Hay diferentes formas de educar a los hijos, algunos padres tienden a ser un tanto más dominantes para con sus hijos, mientras que otros son más permisivos, solo por mencionar algunos estilos de paternidad.

Es importante que el padre desarrolle un modelo positivo de crianza, después de todo, ningún padre quiere fracasar en criar a sus hijos. Lamentablemente, en muchos casos, el mismo padre no tuvo un modelo de paternidad saludable mientras crecía, algunos incluso crecieron con un padre completamente ausente. Se dice, que la figura del padre es tan importante que aun cuando está ausente está causando un impacto en la vida del hijo.

Queremos recordarles algunos consejos prácticos, que nos ayudarán en el desarrollo de nuestros hijos en sus diferentes etapas.

Desde su infancia, nuestros hijos necesitan sentirse seguros, debemos proveer una atmósfera de paz en nuestro hogar para ellos.

Conforme crecen, antes y durante la escuela primaria, será de vital importancia que el

niño tenga límites establecidos y que estos se mantengan, cuando el niño los sobrepase debe ser corregido, siempre con amor. En la adolescencia, debemos afirmarlos en su valor y mostrarles aceptación será importante.

Nuestro ejemplo de integridad les ayudará a la hora de ellos formar su propia identidad.

Aun cuando tenemos las mejores intenciones y hacemos nuestro mejor esfuerzo, las cosas no siempre salen como uno desea, si ese es su caso, no se culpe, no se rinda. A los padres que están sufriendo con sus hijos, queremos decirles que hay esperanza. Si su hijo se ha alejado de usted, búsquelo, no trate de cambiarlo, más bien analice qué puede usted cambiar o hacer para mejorar su relación. No lo juzgue, respételo.

A veces los padres hablamos mucho, empecemos a escucharlos más, mientras lo hacemos, tratemos de entender por lo que ellos están pasando. No se preocupe por el qué dirán y preocúpese por las emociones y sentimientos que su hijo está teniendo.

Pregúntese ¿hay algo que yo pueda hacer por mi hijo o hija? Evite caer en el juego de la culpa o él hubiera, eso en nada ayudará.

Nuestros hijos son preciosos regalos que han sido puestos en nuestras manos temporalmente, hagamos nuestro mejor esfuerzo por encauzarlos correctamente por la senda de la vida.

Esta semana celebramos el día del padre y es nuestro deseo honrar y felicitar a todos y cada uno de ellos. Les agradecemos infinitamente el esfuerzo que día a día hacen por formar familias exitosas y hacer de sus hijos personas de bien. Si usted tiene la fortuna de tener a papá, celebre con él, busque la manera de hacerlo sentir muy especial ¡no es nada fácil ser padre!

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Una carta para los graduados de 2022 Querido Graduado, Felicidades, lo lograste. Que honor y que orgullo, que llegaste a este momento tan especial.

Es una gran ventaja para tu comunidad. Un orgullo, en especial para tu familia. Es el legado que dejas para las futuras generaciones, incluyendo para los ojitos que te miraban con tanta admiración y los de tus seres queridos conmovidos con lágrimas al verte lograr esta meta.

Tu, que has dado tanto de ti para lograr este momento tan importante, te mereces un gran aplauso. Te mereces el reconocimiento de haber superado cosas difíciles, momentos duros, pero le has echado ganas, y ante todo, no te rendiste. Tu eres el ejemplo que necesitamos, que es posible estar en este país y luchar con todo y ganar.

Te felicito como una de las Directoras de la junta directiva del distrito escolar de Roaring Fork en cumplir tus requisitos para graduarse.

Como mamá, te felicito por hacerlo durante una pandemia que requirió más de ti. No fue justo, pero tú lo enfrentaste y lograste lo que fue necesario para tu futuro. Como hija de inmigrantes, te honro, porque sé que no es fácil ser la primera, o la segunda, o hasta la tercera en la familia, en tratar de lograr esta meta y más poder encontrar la inspiración de no rendirte. De cargar los deseos de nuestros seres queridos en nuestros hombros y luchar ante todo en no fallarles. En honrar su sacrificio y el propio.

Tu comunidad te desea todo lo mejor en tu futuro, que seas tan grande como el camino que te trajo aquí. Que tus deseos se cumplan, y que tus logros aumenten. Que tus pasos brinden oportunidades para nuestra comunidad. Pero en especial, que sepas que eres un líder fundamental para nuestro valle, y que donde sea que estes, siempre seras un graduado valioso del distrito escolar de Roaring Fork. Te celebramos, con orgullo.

Deseándote éxito en el futuro, Jasmin Ramirez

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Día de ir en Bicicleta al Trabajo El Día de ir en Bicicleta al Trabajo regresa el miércoles 22 de junio después de dos años en pausa debido a la pandemia. Una estación con refrescos y bocadillos estará establecida en Derail Park en Carbondale, al lado contrario de la estación de autobuses RFTA de 7 a.m. a 9 a.m. En las calles de Glenwood Springs, los ciclistas también pueden hacer una parada en una estación similar en el Rio Grande Trail en 23rd Street o en el ayuntamiento de 7 a.m. a 9 a.m. La semana del 20 de junio, los ciclistas también pueden hacer una parada en cualquier biblioteca del condado de Garfield para tener una oportunidad de ganar una bicicleta eléctrica. Para más información, visite www.GarfieldCleanEnergy.org/BikeThere2022

Alquileres de corto plazo Solicitudes de alquileres de corto plazo (STR) ya están disponibles para los residentes de Carbondale. Cualquier persona que alquile su casa o parte de su casa por un periodo de menos de 30 días está obligada a obtener obtener una licencia de STR antes del 31 de julio. Los solicitantes que manejaron un alquiler de corto plazo antes del 8 de marzo deben mostrar evidencia de propiedad, pruebas que el STR estaba activo durante o antes del 8 de marzo, y también deben mostrar que la unidad de alquiler está en el centro histórico comercial o que habitan el edificio como residencia primaria. Las solicitudes pueden ser encontradas en el ayuntamiento o en línea en www.carbondalegov.org

Campamento de cine ¡Llamando a todos los cineastas jóvenes! Aspen Film, en colaboración con Red Brick Center for the Arts, invita a los futuros cineastas de documentales a obtener experiencia

práctica. Los jóvenes entre las edades de 12 a 16 años pueden inscribirse en el curso de introducción el cual tomará lugar del 1 al 5 de agosto; jóvenes entre las edades de 14 a 17 años pueden inscribirse en el programa avanzado, el cual está programado del 8 al 12 de agosto. Para más detalles e inscripciones, visite www.redbrickaspen.com/youth-summer-camp

Grite por helado Sweet Cream Dreams está repartiendo helados en Craft Coffee (689 Main Street) en Carbondale, los viernes y sábados de 4 p.m. a 10 p.m. y los domingos de mediodía hasta las 8 p.m. El dueño Isaac Hendry describe el negocio como “una compañía de colorado impulsado por la granja que tiene un menú dinámico de helados, sorbetes y otros especiales del día!”

Mejoramiento en la calle seis El departamento de transporte de Colorado premió a la ciudad de Glenwood Springs con una subvención de mejoramiento de calles principales de $1.1 millón para poder embellecer la calle seis desde Laurel Street a Pine Street. El proyecto completo tiene un estimado de $1.8

millón. De acuerdo con el comunicado de prensa de la ciudad, el Downtown Development Authority ayudará con $250,000 y el restante de $383,000 será financiado con los fondos de adquisiciones y mejoras de la ciudad. La construcción está programada para empezar en el 2023.

Acorralada de caballos La oficina de administración de tierras (BLM) tiene planificado comenzar otra acorralada de caballos en el área de administración de Piceance-East Douglas Herd, comenzando el 16 de junio. Actualmente la manada tiene más de 1,385 caballos y de acuerdo con la oficina de BLM, el número debe disminuir entre 135 a 235 para que la manada pueda ser sostenible. La acorralada estaba programada para septiembre, pero debido a las pobres condiciones de los caballos y el campo, la fecha cambió. Los caballos que sean capturados serán transportados a las instalaciones de mantenimiento de caballos salvajes en Utah para que sean adoptados, vendidos o ser proporcionados con cuidados de largo plazo en campos establecidos, dijo el comunicado de prensa. Para más información acerca de esta acorralada, visite www.bit.ly/wildhorseroundup

C O N F L U E N C E E A R LY C H I L D H O O D E D U C AT I O N C O A L I T I O N es un grupo de defensores de niños - negocios, profesionales educativos, líderes de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro y padres - en el valle de Roaring Fork (Aspen a Parachute). Nuestra meta es proveer oportunidades de aprendizaje temprano de alta calidad para todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad diversa y turística rural.

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Conoce a tus candidatos a gobernador

Por James Steindler Traducción Dolores Duarte ¡La temporada electoral está entrando en calor! El Sopris Sun te ofrece entrevistas de los candidatos en las carreras disputadas ante las primarias del 28 de junio. Esta semana, nos centramos en la carrera por la gubernatura de Colorado. Para empezar, el actual gobernador Jared Polis, que se presenta sin oposición en las primarias demócratas, reflexiona sobre su primer término y por qué merece un segundo. A continuación, los aspirantes republicanos Greg López y Heidi Ganahl responden a algunas preguntas básicas. Todos los candidatos respondieron a estas preguntas por escrito.

tiempo completo, la reducción de los costos de medicamento de prescripción (como la insulina), la adopción de medidas agresivas para el clima, la reducción de impuestos para las personas mayores y las pequeñas empresas y proporcionar reembolsos de impuestos para cada contribuyente. Tenemos mucho trabajo duro por delante y, juntos, seguiremos haciendo avanzar a Colorado.

En retrospectiva, ¿habría hecho algo diferente?

La pandemia del COVID-19 nos planteó nuevos e imprevistos retos que exigían una acción decisiva. Mi administración siguió los datos en todo momento para salvar vidas y mantener nuestra economía en movimiento. Ahora, estamos utilizando las lecciones de los últimos años para preparar mejor a Colorado para futuras crisis y asegurar que nuestro estado avance. ¿Cuáles son los mayores retos a los que hoy en día se enfrentan los habitantes de Colorado?

Acabo de terminar una gira por todo el estado hablando con los habitantes de cada rincón de Colorado y lo que escuché claramente es que sus habitantes quieren recuperar algo de estabilidad en sus vidas. Estamos trabajando rápidamente para hacer frente a los desafíos que se han agravado por la pandemia, incluyendo el aumento de los costos.

Estamos reduciendo los impuestos y las tarifas para que puedan conservar más del dinero que tanto les ha costado ganar. Para proporcionar un alivio inmediato, estamos enviando cheques de reembolso de al menos $500 dólares para los individuos y $1,000 dólares para las familias a cada contribuyente de Colorado este verano y estamos reduciendo los impuestos sobre la propiedad para los propietarios de viviendas a partir del próximo año.

También estamos trabajando para hacer de Colorado un hogar mejor y más accesible, sin importar dónde se viva, tomando medidas

para reducir el costo de vida, fortalecer las pequeñas empresas, hacer crecer buenos empleos y mejorar nuestro sistema educativo. Todavía tenemos grandes retos y trabajo por delante, Colorado, pero estoy seguro de que días más brillantes están justo enfrente para nosotros. ¿De ser reelegido, cuáles son sus principales objetivos?

Mi administración continuará nuestro trabajo centrado en reducir los costos y hacer de Colorado un lugar en el que todo el mundo pueda permitirse disfrutar y amar. Esto significa crear buenos puestos de trabajo, apoyar a las pequeñas empresas, reducir tarifas e impuestos y trabajar con las ciudades para ofrecer soluciones reales de vivienda accesible.

Estamos trabajando para garantizar que Colorado sea uno de los estados más seguros con comunidades fuertes que ofrezcan oportunidades para que la gente viva la vida que desea.

En tercer lugar, seguimos comprometidos con nuestros objetivos climáticos agresivos. Estamos trabajando para mejorar la calidad de nuestro aire para los habitantes de Colorado, estimulando la transición a la energía renovable de bajo costo y mejorando la respuesta de Colorado a los incendios forestales y otras amenazas climáticas. ¿Considera que el bipartidismo es un obstáculo o una necesidad en el gobierno?

Aquí en Colorado, buscamos oportunidades para mediar con el otro partido. De hecho, el 95% de los proyectos de ley que he firmado como gobernador han recibido apoyo bipartidista. Esto incluye trabajar estrechamente con los republicanos y los demócratas para equilibrar el presupuesto estatal cada año, al tiempo que se recortan los impuestos, se mejora la educación y se crea un fondo récord de $1 billón de dólares para eventualidades. En Colorado, trabajamos arduamente para superar la política partidista y lograr cosas buenas.

Denver. Actualmente reside en Elizabeth con su esposa, con quien ha criado dos hijos. ¿Qué le hizo decidir postularse como candidato a gobernador de Colorado?

Me di cuenta de que nuestro estado estaba en problemas hace unos años y por eso me postulé inicialmente en 2018 para gobernador, pero no era el momento adecuado. Soy un verdadero republicano de base, no del grupo dominante ni de ninguna élite.

Compito por este cargo porque amo nuestro estado.

Tengo la formación adecuada para saber cómo hacer una diferencia y quiero servir a la gente de este estado. En otras palabras, quiero que la voz del pueblo sea la voz en la oficina del gobernador. ¿Siempre ha formado parte del partido republicano?

No, nací y me crié como demócrata. Incluso fui elegido alcalde de Parker como demócrata. Sin embargo, me di cuenta de que mis valores y creencias estaban mucho más alineados con el partido republicano, por lo que cambié de partido debido a mis valores y creencias, que incluyen un gobierno limitado, menos centralización, igualdad de oportunidades y un enfoque conservador de las cuestiones sociales como proteger la vida en vientre y nuestros derechos de la segunda enmienda. ¿Cuáles son sus tres principales objetivos si es elegido?

Los tres objetivos principales de mi administración son: la salud económica de Colorado; la mejora de nuestras escuelas para que sean instituciones que preparen a nuestros hijos para el éxito y una vida feliz; y la reducción de la delincuencia en Colorado en un 30% en dos años fortaleciendo nuestros departamentos de policía. ¿Qué aspectos del primer período de Polis como gobernador ha apreciado?

Es realmente difícil apreciar a un gobernador que ha firmado constantemente proyectos de ley que han perjudicado directamente a tantas familias de Colorado. No puedo apreciar los negocios perdidos, la crisis de salud mental, la crisis de las personas sin hogar, la crisis del crimen, la crisis ambiental, la crisis educativa en la que nos encontramos ahora debido a las políticas de nuestro actual gobernador. Las soluciones elitistas y fuera de lugar y las interminables órdenes ejecutivas sólo han servido para exacerbar estos problemas.

Ya sea debido a COVID-19 o a una economía nacional que falla, revela un enfoque ineficaz para encontrar soluciones. Estamos perdiendo nuestra economía, nuestra educación, nuestra libertad y privacidad médica y nuestra identidad de Colorado. Estamos empezando a parecernos nada más y nada menos que al hermano menor de California.

perros. Ha puesto en marcha dos programas benéficos, Moms Fight Back and Fight Back Foundation, que atienden a niños en situación de crisis. Actualmente es regente de la Universidad de Colorado tras ser elegida en 2016. ¿Qué le hizo decidir postularse como candidata a gobernadora de Colorado?

Estoy participando por mis hijos y por todos los niños y familias que viven aquí en Colorado. Nuestro estado se dirige en la dirección equivocada bajo nuestro liderazgo actual. Los precios de la gasolina, el costo de la vida y la delincuencia están aumentando de forma descontrolada. Necesito ser una voz para el cambio, para que mis hijos y todos los niños de nuestro estado tengan acceso al mismo sueño americano que yo he vivido en nuestro hermoso estado. ¿Siempre ha formado parte del partido republicano?

Sí. El partido republicano defiende las mismas creencias fundamentales que yo: derechos estatales, gobierno limitado, libertades personales, impuestos más bajos, ley y orden y un fuerte Republicana Heidi Ganahl Ganahl ha sido una orgullosa habitante de Colorado durante 44 apoyo a nuestro ejército/defensa. Gobernaré con la premisa de que confío en el pueblo de Colorado para saber qué es lo mejor para años, desde que se mudó aquí a los 12 años. Fundó la multimillonaria sus vidas, sus familias y sus negocios. El gobierno no tiene todas las franquicia de cuidado de mascotas Camp BowWow y la Fundación respuestas y no debe ser dirigido como si las tuviera.

BowWow Buddies, que ha encontrado hogar a más de 10,000 ¿Cuáles son sus tres principales objetivos si es elegido?

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Reduciré nuestro costo de vida controlando el gasto y el crecimiento descontrolado de nuestro gobierno, así como haciendo que nuestra industria energética vuelva a funcionar. Me ocuparé de nuestra creciente tasa de criminalidad volviendo a la ley y el orden y restableciendo la veracidad en las sentencias, despidiendo a los miembros de la junta de libertad condicional que no responsabilizan a los criminales y apoyando a nuestras fuerzas del orden.

Haré de la educación una prioridad, así no tendremos el 60% de nuestros niños por debajo de su nivel en lectura, escritura o matemáticas. Lo haré devolviendo el poder a los padres a través de la transparencia en nuestro sistema educativo y una verdadera elección escolar que permita a los padres asegurarse de que sus hijos están aprendiendo en el entorno adecuado (escuelas charter, públicas, privadas, etc.). ¿Qué aspectos del primer período de Polis como gobernador ha apreciado?

Jared Polis necesita ser honesto y transparente sobre sus primeros tres años en el cargo. Está intentando reinventarse en este año electoral. Los habitantes de Colorado no se dejan engañar. Al igual que yo, Jared Polis es un director ejecutivo exitoso. Necesita usar ese conocimiento para crear un ambiente más amigable para los negocios en nuestro estado.

Gobernador Jared Polis (Demócrata) ¿Cuáles considera que han sido sus mayores logros y los retos más difíciles durante su primer término?

Ha sido un gran reto liderar el estado en sus horas más oscuras, incluyendo la pandemia de COVID y tres de los mayores incendios forestales en la historia de nuestro estado; y también ha sido un honor dedicarme a ayudar a la gente de Colorado a superar estos tiempos difíciles. Los dos últimos años me han enseñado que el liderazgo y el criterio son importantes.

Hoy, el estado ha experimentado una de las tasas de mortalidad más bajas, las tasas de vacunación más altas, los cierres más cortos y las recuperaciones económicas más rápidas. Eso no ocurre por accidente. Sucede con decisiones basadas en datos, soluciones pragmáticas y poniendo a Colorado en primer lugar.

Incluso en estos tiempos difíciles, hemos hecho un progreso significativo en los principales problemas que enfrenta nuestro estado - proporcionando preescolar gratuito y Kindergarten de

Republicano Greg López López ha vivido en Colorado durante 34 años. A los 27 años de edad, fue elegido alcalde de Parker, donde simultáneamente se desempeñó como administrador de la ciudad. Fue director en Colorado de la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de los Estados Unidos y presidente de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de

MinTze Wu performing outside of the historic Thompson House. Courtesy photo

The not-so-secret Garden Music Series

By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor It’s summertime in the Roaring Fork Valley.

This means festivals galore, monsoonal rains (we hope) and a new tradition — the Garden Music Series. The collaboration between Carbondale Arts and MinTze Wu was born from a necessity, a “collective craving for being together and just listening to music,” in the words of Wu. In September 2020, a single concert was produced to return live music to people in a safe way during the pandemic’s most isolating phase. Last year, the concept expanded to include four productions, capped off by “Death of the Pugilist” at The Orchard. In 2022, the series will again feature four unique concerts: two indoors at the Third Street Center and two outdoors at the historic Thompson House.

Wu came to the United States from Taiwan alone at age 14 to study at Juilliard Pre-College.

In 2002, she moved to Boulder to receive her doctorate in music from the University of Colorado. It’s there she met Jem Moore, busking on Pearl Street. The two married and eventually landed in Carbondale with their two daughters, Adelaide and Camille, and have since delighted the community with high-caliber performances, casually produced — a recipe that fits right in

with the town’s special sauce.

Once a month, on a Thursday at 6 p.m., connoisseurs of music — undoubtedly familiar with Wu’s work already — will be treated to a BenFeng production. BenFeng is Wu’s brand of experimenting with the traditional concert experience and translates to “running with free spirit.” She will perform in each of the four shows, accompanied by musicians from near and far, presenting a diverse range of musical stylings.

“Finding Bach” is the first in the series and will be performed solo on violin by Wu on June 23. “Bach is where we go when we want to find solace,” she explained. “Not that his music provides an answer, but it gives you a space to reflect and contemplate.” Playing unaccompanied is vulnerable, she continued, “but gives us an opportunity to quiet down and be centered, reflect on where we are in our life, where we are in this world.”

For 90 minutes, with no gap for words or applause, Wu will weave Bach’s music with a piece

by Arvo Pärt and traditional Irish jigs to take listeners on a journey. “It’s not about showcasing a performer, but really an audience’s own inner interaction with the music,” she said.

The second program, on July 14, will move indoors for enhanced intimacy with guest

performers, Jay Yiu (viola), Michael Graham (cello) and Chih-Long Hu (piano). A question is posed: “What do relationships, inner struggles, deepest desires and societal expectations look like in the 19th Century?” To answer, "Johannes & Clara" will honor the music and musings of Johannes Brahms and Clara Schumann, incorporating the forbidden lovers’ letter correspondences between songs.

Wu calls their love story “a most complex, twisted plot.” Schumann was married to a renowned and troubled musician who was confined to an asylum after attempting to take his life, leaving her alone with their seven children. Brahms “stepped in and became an anchor in Clara’s life, emotionally, financially and artistically,” Wu explained.

The third program, "Chansons D'Amour" on August 25, is also about love. Singers Amanda Balestrieri (soprano) and Cody Laun (tenor), accompanied by Wu (violin), Sarah Graf (cello) and Terry Lee (piano), will explore the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice through the music of Monteverdi, Vivaldi, Debussy, Ravel, Schumann, Strauss and more.

Similar to the first program, each song will flow together without pause. “I just really love that way of presentation,” Wu said, “to take the audience

into a much deeper experience.” She noted an unintended synchronicity. With Thunder River Theatre Company having produced Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice”, theater-going audiences should be familiar with the story.

The final show of the season is a departure from the rest. “Let’s Tango” closes the series out back at the Thompson House with two performances, Sept. 15-16. “I’ve always been pretty obsessed with this music,” said Wu of Astor Piazzolla. “It’s really hard to put into words, to describe the sensation.” She calls it “a combination of lust and desire, despair and sorrow,” “densedense” and “potent.”

Demonstrating the tango, “a dance where they are so close yet there’s always tension,” will be guests from AspenTango, Dance Initiative and Bonedale Ballet. “Let’s Tango” is dedicated to Heather Morrow, who founded AspenTango and passed away tragically in 2021.

All tickets are available online (at www. carbondalearts.com). “They’re always stretching their arms to connect the community through art,” Wu concluded, thanking Carbondale Arts.

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Debris flow disasters in Glenwood Canyon

By J.P. Frale Special to The Sopris Sun

was challenging enough. Nevermind the circumstances: a global pandemic affecting staffing and supplies. A historic fire had ripped through Glenwood Canyon and the consequences of the damage that caused to the watershed did not escape the ever-thoughtful planning of Plant Operations Superintendent Warren Hays and Mike Hedrick, chief operator at the RMWTP. Hedrick’s team gained proficiency in operating the new filtration equipment, and their diligence paid off when the biggest

Part one of this two-part story can be found online at SoprisSun.com Learning to use new filtration equipment at Glenwood Springs’ Red Mountain Water Treatment Plant (RMWTP) and the Wastewater Treatment Facility

The state of I-70 through Glenwood Canyon was not a pretty sight on July 30, 2021. Courtesy photo

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event of their careers stepped front and center and slapped them in the face. Not one of them so much as flinched.

Glenwood Canyon Mudslides, July-August 2021

The Water Plant (WP) team uses numerous weather prediction apps and services to monitor patterns to determine staffing and preparedness measures. New to this arsenal is wireless monitoring equipment at the headgate and inside the pre-intake building on No Name Creek.

Information is also gathered from newer monitoring equipment on Grizzly Creek.

Water Treatment Plant Operator II Eric Hale had just finished his Saturday shift around 3 p.m. on July 17. Already heading home, his pager sounded an alarm triggered at the No Name Cave. Locally, monsoonal weather was predicted, and the new and recently installed equipment sensed the intake building was being stressed by turbid water. Then, additional alarms were triggered, alerting him to unusual conditions developing at the RMWTP, too.

The number of suspended particles in raw water is measured in nephelometric turbidity units (NTU) and the data Hale was receiving was alarmingly high.

Normally, readings of 100 NTU were common during heavy flows of spring runoff. He knew that the area was receiving heavy rains and the Glenwood Canyon radar confirmed the moisture laden system had stalled over the Grizzly Creek drainage all the way up to the Flat Tops.

Trusting his intuition and years of experience, he drove up the one-lane, rocky No Name Cave access road walled by the high cliffs of the canyon in a downpour of blowing torrential rains. At the cave, the sensing equipment was completely encased in debris made up of mud and wet ash, results of the Grizzly Creek Fire nearly a year prior. The No Name Cave pre-sedimentation basin was inundated by this 500-year rain event. The new equipment performed as designed until this act of nature decided otherwise, and the cave needed to be shut down to avoid further sediment loading of the distribution pipe from the cave tanks into the raw water pipe system under Seventh Street in Glenwood Springs.

Leanne Miller, with Carollo Engineering, was at home with her family when the call came. Her company’s equipment at the RMWTP was being stressed by a rain

event of colossal proportions. She grabbed her backpack, tossed in a calculator and laptop, told her family she’d be back when she could, and joined the WP team that was assembling at the plant.

For the next 34 hours, Miller, Hays, Hale, José Diaz, Kathleen Knight, Justin Ziegler and Mike Hoffman, joined later by Hedrick, Horacio Diaz and Jeremy Everding, worked non-stop to perform adjustments to the raw water entering the RMWTP. Tasks like testing and calculations normally done once every week were being done every 15 minutes. Improvements to the lab made as part of the recently completed filtration upgrades became crucial and functioned without fail to aid the weary crew, working at a sustained pace.

The office became a war room where they performed calculations by hand, writing equations on large dry erase boards filled with sequencing, performance parameters and backup scenarios. At one point, No Name Cave had a high of 4,000 NTU, maxing out the reading range of the equipment, while the RMWTP saw 2,000 NTU. High turbidity season normally sees readings of 100 NTU at No Name Cave and 50 NTU at the RMWTP. It became obvious that a simultaneous system shutdown was the right call.

The WP team knew the city would be in good shape for the next 24 hours due to full water tanks, but anything beyond that was questionable. The Roaring Fork Intake, the auxiliary backup for water supply, was not likely to be used because the Frying Pan drainage, 27 miles upstream, was seeing similar monsoonal rains and the resulting mud-laden waters would reach Glenwood Springs in a mere 12 hours.

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But, they were unknowingly writing a standard operating procedure that did not yet exist. They had learned the book science of operating the plant at its designed treatment capacity (up to 8.6 million gallons per day), but there was absolutely nothing documented about how to implement shutdowns of the entire city system, along with necessary water restrictions, when faced with the magnitude of such an event.

It is worth noting that not one cup of water left the filtration building that did not meet state-mandated standards for drinking water discharge. Not one. Lab work was done in real time and on-site. This monumental accomplishment was made possible by the sheer willpower of the team, plus their expert operation of the new plant upgrades.

As the plant choked and sputtered back to life, WP team members were sent home or relieved for a few short hours so they could get food, fresh air and a little rest. On the following Monday, their efforts quickly melded into the usual work week tasks, but all were leery of any forecasts involving precipitation. Even if the RMWTP had clear skies above it, that did not mean another system might not stall over the burn scars in the Glenwood Canyon. In fact, that is exactly what happened next.

On Monday, following the initial weekend even the Field Operations Team, consisting of Hoffman, Everding, and H. Diaz, cleaned debris that had gushed into the raw water supply pipe at No Name Cave before the intake could be shut down. The canyon tanks and the pipe got doused with mud and ash when the No Name Cave was overrun by the initial raging debris flow. Cleaning of the pipe began on Monday and it took nearly a full two days for the team to clear approximately three miles of it.

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As a group, this series of events were described as biblical in proportion. I-70 was again closed while extensive damage was assessed, and removal of earthen debris from the highway began. J. Diaz, H. Diaz and Knight had to navigate a closure spanning more than two weeks.

The state department of transportation reported removing 440 truckloads of debris at 13 tons per load from the canyon. Debris removal in the Colorado River had to wait. Convoys of utility company trucks populated the canyon, joining everyone involved in the process of getting I-70 open again. The Union Pacific railroad worked on clearing their rail route at numerous points.

Hoffman got a pass to travel east to his home, past the state patrol troopers guarding the canyon. But each day, each way, was a test of white-knuckle driving, dodging earthen debris, mangled steel and busted pavement that littered both decks of the canyon highway as the

monsoon season began to peter out. The WP crew experienced high alert status for mudslides and debris flows again and again until August 14, when the canyon was finally opened with some restrictions and conditions.

The six members of the WP team — Hays, Hedrick, Hale, J. Diaz, Knight and Ziegler — aided by the three members of the field operations team — Hoffman, H. Diaz and Everding — experienced a once in a lifetime event, first-hand and in living color. They are all quick to remind anyone who asks about the fire and mudslides that they did not act alone, that other people were also working in other capacities in the battle to keep Glenwood Springs safe. No one truly knows when a challenge of this magnitude will come their way, if ever, and most can only give lip service to how they would respond. But these ordinary heroes walk the talk and deserve admiration for their actions and dedication.

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LETTERS

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Vote Velasco for House District 57!

Allyn Harvey, Carbondale

Judge Righteously By what standards shall we judge political candidates? I believe, by their integrity as they follow and obey our civil, moral and Constitutional laws. During the upcoming primary election, we are privileged to have two Republican candidates for Congressional District 3 who have exposed their true colors via their voting records to help us evaluate their commitment to sound government. No amount of campaign rhetoric or flashy ads will change their votes of the past: Colorado State Senator Don Coram’s constitutional voting record, the one he swore to serve and defend, has been a dismal 41% average during his last four years. I certainly hope that his wedding vows are obeyed more closely than his oath to the Constitution.

US Representative Lauren Boebert’s Constitutional voting record, the one she swore to serve & defend has been 90% (18 of 20) which exceeds all of her three predecessors’ lifetime voting records: Tipton-66%, Salazar- 20%, McInnis- 58%. I certainly hope she improves during her next term in DC.

The “world view” of the authors of numerous letters to the editor slamming Representative Boebert are telling, in that they expose a pro-central-government bias that often criticizes her allegiance to Constitutional law and conservative principles — rather than falling for the woke emotions of the day.

The critics are obviously a part of the fastest growing religion today called humanism, which is a worship of self/ humans/government as the ultimate source of power and knowledge. I call it worshiping the creature of government as a god.

While Lauren Boebert is criticized by the left for her faith in worshiping the Creator of the universe, in God. These are common arguments for our once Christian nation (never 100%), which has gone full circle as pre, post and now anti-Christian sentiments.

The comments are expected from a nation that has turned their backs on God and placed Washington DC as the savior. The fact is, the more we turn from the Founding Fathers’ intent of states limiting the power of the federal government, the more we sink as a nation into the trap of slavery by the feds losing our liberties and freedoms. We need strong Constitutional leadership, not people with a wishbone where a backbone is supposed to be. Please vote for Congresswoman Boebert this month.

Jerry Law, Glenwood Springs

LEGALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Carbondale Board of Trustees for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Major Site Plan Review located at 900 Highway 133 and 920 Highway 133 (Lot 1, Carbondale Center Place) in order to allow construction of carports.

The applicant/owner is Carbondale Center Place LLC. Said Public Hearing will be held at the Third Street Center, 520 3rd Street, Car-

bondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO at 6:00 p.m. on June 28, 2022.

Copies of the proposed application are on file in the Planning Department office, Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO and may be examined by interested persons during regular working hours, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The application may also be reviewed on the Town’s website at www.carbondalegov.org Legals continued on page 22 Janet Buck, Planner

Trail Notes: It's spring, why not plant trees?

By Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Special to The Sopris Sun It's always fun to put something into the ground and watch it grow, but Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) only plants trees occasionally…join us at Lazy Glen on June 21 to plant 100 cottonwoods!

Typically, tree planting is reserved for locations in which soil and water can encourage healthy growth. That's why, even in local burn areas, we often spread native seed. The hope is that grasses, forbs, flowers and shrubs will promote the return of ecosystem diversity, after which trees can naturally colonize the landscape. This process maximizes our community efforts while avoiding a high rate of tree die-off.

Recent Accomplishments A couple of late-season snow storms followed by dry heat have made for challenging stewardship conditions, but volunteers have been active up and down the valley.

RFOV extends a big thank you to the volunteers that helped rebuild sections of the Thomas Lakes Trail, setting new rock steps, cleaning erosion structures and preparing the trail for a season of high use. And, to the many volunteers that spread an acre of seed at the Lake Christine burn area — thank you for sweating it out with us!

Finally, stewardship isn't only a weekend activity. Recently, groups from Engel & Volkers, Compass Realty, Osmia Organics, Gay For Good, Backbone Media, Garfield County staff and City of Glenwood Springs staff have joined RFOV to restore trails and open spaces. Active stewardship of our community is a team effort.

We appreciate the contribution of all volunteers regardless of age, ability or background.

Queen of the tumbleweeds! Thanks to all of our volunteers who have battled this invasive species at Red Hill. By removing dead and dessicated weeds, we can help mitigate future wildfires. Courtesy photo

Take Action! Coming Up...

That's right, June is all about restoration! Here are two events coming up that could use your helping hands: June 21, join RFOV and partners (Pitkin County Open Space & Trails, Roaring Fork Conservancy, DHM Design, and RJ Paddywacks) to plant 100 native trees at Lazy Glen Open Space, along the Roaring Fork River. This is an evening project, perfect for a bit of afterwork exercise and beer!

Bring the entire family on June 25 to Aspen's Maroon Creek Wetlands and help remove invasive species to allow native plants to flourish.

Childcare will be offered for ages four to eight. RFOV will be joined by the City of Aspen, Wilderness Workshop and the Aspen Chamber of Commerce.

View and register for all events at rfov.org/calendar

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Jus’Another Day

By Carolyn Hall She rolled the cigarette ‘round her lip As she shot the eight ball in.

Set down her stick and strolled away Said, “Thanks – men!”

Plopped her ass up on the stool Flipped the ashes to the floor.

Ordered up another round For the three of them, or four.

Said my name’s Keri, I’m a passin’ through I just skinned a rattlesnake And need a board and a nail or two What’d you say there, Jake?

She threw the shot of vodka down And headed for the room.

When she came back out, she quartered up Just in time to cue.

Ain’t no use in thinkin’ boys I’m leaving here alone.

I got my rig and I got my dog I’m just here to make atone.

I stopped across the border In a small town much like this.

I lost my pride and my money too Lemme give this day a new twist.

Don’t want your family’s money Don’t want your billfold thin.

Just want a few back that I just lost Down the road, ‘round the bend.

When she looked around, she was all alone With a pocket full of fins.

Jake, she said, I’ll be right along And she grabbed that rattler’s skin.

She stretched him out ‘n’ nailed him down And she salted him real good.

Then she threw the board into her rig And left like she said she would.

You’re a good ol’ girl and companion too She whispered to her dog.

We’ll eat good tonight, yeah tonight If we ever get out of this fog.

A second chance

By Kaylee Molina Saint Stephens Catholic School All of the sudden, I wake up gasping for air. I made it out alive, except I woke up as a little girl. Was I given a second chance at life? How will I live it?

My name now is Maddy and this is the story that totally changed my life. When I was 17 I made so many bad decisions. I used to drink while driving. I didn't listen to my parents even though they loved me and I used to smoke and vandalize. I had ruined my life. I had many friends that forced me to make many bad decisions. We were the “popular” kids at school and also the best looking — I was a total brat. I was super mean to everyone that crossed my path other than my “friends.”

Now, I feel bad for all the things I did to others. This is how it all started…

One night, all the popular kids were invited to a party. My parents didn't know I was going to the party and I didn't want them to find out. I texted my mom , “Mom don't come in my room — I'm sleeping .”

As soon as I sent that text I texted my “best friend” Kim, “Come pick me up, loser!” Once she got to my house I jumped out the window, ran to the car and we drove off. Once we got to the party I was astounded. The house was immense. There were about twenty cars parked outside and I couldn't wait to get inside. This was for sure one of the finest parties I'd ever gone to. All of the jocks were there and we were all having a good time. I wanted to leave around 12 a.m but Kim told me I was a party pooper. I wanted to prove her wrong so I decided to stay.

Once the party was over it was 3:36 a.m. and I had to leave asap. My mother wakes up at 4:30 a.m.

Kim was very drunk and I hadn't drank too much but I still felt sick.

When we got into the car she said that she was too drunk to drive, so I took the wheel and started driving. It was all going smoothly until I saw a bright light and my life flashed before my eyes.

I heard a huge crash. I had a little trouble breathing because something had hit my stomach. I heard sirens in the distance coming closer and getting louder and louder. It was overwhelming. I was on the verge of crying but I couldn't feel anything. I was torpid.

All of these memories were flashing in my head of how I had a perfect life and I took it all for granted. I never told my parents I loved them. I never gave them a hug. I never told them how thankful I was for everything they had sacrificed for me.

I always thought God was not real. I always thought he was fake and people would just talk about someone who didn't exist but I never realized that he was an actual person and that he suffered for us. I never believed in him but now I needed him more than ever. So, I started to pray, “Dear God, I don't know you very well and I'm not sure if you're able to hear me, but please help me survive. Please give me a second chance at life.”

The next thing I knew, I was lying in a bed at the hospital and my mom and dad were crying holding each others’ hands for comfort as I layed on the hospital bed. I could hear but could barely open my eyes. The more I tried to open my eyes, the more I knew I wasn't going to be able to see

much. I felt helpless and my body was unable to move. Then, I felt a warm tear fall down my face and a cold shiver strike through my body, making me open my eyes. As I sat up I didn't see anyone, it was an empty room that was freezing cold and there was a little girl. The little girl ran towards me and said, “ Take my spot. God has a spot for me in heaven.''

As I start to feel warm again, I wake up gasping for air. I made it. I'm alive!

While looking around for my parents, I glance in the mirror. I had woken up as the little girl who had run up to me in the cold room. I can't find my parents and now I'm lost walking around alone in the hospital. I then get a glimpse of my mom walking out of a room. The room number was 134 and I looked inside to see my dad was on the floor weeping. My body was lying on the bed, yet here I was alive. This was the miracle I was praying for.

As I run up to my mom I give her a hug and I know she's bewildered.

As I explained everything, her face started glowing. She looked like the happiest person on the earth. I gave her a huge hug and ran to my dad.

He had heard everything and he also looked very confused but happy and he gave me the tightest hug. I felt safe with him. I am now fifteen and I'm living as Maddy. I live with my mom and dad. They adopted me the day I told them everything. I am now living my best life. I am a Catholic and I will never make the same bad decisions I had made before. I promised God I would become a better person. I love God more than ever because if it wasn't for him that little girl would have never come to me and I would have been as good as dead. ~ Maddy

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

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Ragged Mountain Fire District Dry Hydrants INVITATION TO BID Sealed proposals will be received at the Offices of Sopris Engineering, LLC, 502 Main Street, Suite A3, Carbondale, Colorado 81623, until 5:00 P.M., Monday, July 18th, 2022, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all materials, labor and equipment in performing all operations necessary for the Ragged Mountain Fire District Dry Hydrants.

Construction is anticipated to begin and finish prior to October 31st, 2022.

Plans and specifications may be inspected at the Offices of Sopris Engineering, LLC, 502 Main Street, Suite A3, Carbondale, Colorado 81623, and are available Friday, June 17th, 2022.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check in the amount of 5% of the bid proposal. The Proposal Guarantees accompanying the three lowest proposals may be held until the Contract is awarded, provided this period does not exceed sixty calendar days. The Proposal Guarantees accompanying the other proposals will be returned promptly after the bid prices have been compared.

On-site pre-bid will be held on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022. The first meeting will be held at 9:00 A.M. the GORDON Property site on County Road 265, in Gunnison County. The second meeting will be held immediately following, at the GRIFFIN Property site at 433 County Road 77, in Gunnison County. Attendance at the on-site meetings is a qualification for contract award. Failure to attend will result in an incomplete bid proposal. Maps to both sites will be included with the plans and specifications.

This solicitation for bids may be canceled by the Owner, and any bid of proposal may be rejected in whole or in part for good cause when in the best interests of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or accept what is, in its judgement, the best bid. If a contract is awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, whose bid is deemed by the Owner to be in the best interests of the projects.

The Proposal and Proposal Guarantees must be placed in one envelope securely sealed therein and labeled: “Bid Proposal for Ragged Mountain Fire District Dry Hydrants”.

Qualification for Award In order to receive an award for the above construction, the contractor must have successfully met the requirements of pre-qualification as described herein. Bids received from bidders who are not prequalified will not be opened. A contractor must possess adequate tenacity, perseverance, experience, integrity, reliability, capacity, facilities, equipment, and credit. The determination of whether a contractor possesses these criteria is at the sole discretion of the Owner.

Additional criteria for prequalification are as follows and must be delivered to Sopris Engineering, LLC, no later than 5:00 P.M., Tuesday July 12th, 2022. Satisfactory completion of a similar contract for water pipeline, fire hydrant and underground large storage tank requirements of Criteria 1 through 4 inclusive.

1. Demonstrated record of successful and timely completion of work awarded during the last 5 years.

2. Experience shall include water pipe, fire hydrant and underground large concrete vaults, and associated materials and appurtenances.

3. Demonstrated ability to bond projects of this extent and nature.

4. Attendance at pre-bid conferences on site, at the GORDON site at 9:00 A.M. (MDT) and also at the GRIFFIN site immediately following, on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Town of Carbondale has adopted a Resolution initiating annexation and rezoning proceedings for a 25.950 acre parcel located in Garfield County, Colorado (“Red Hill property”). A Public Hearing will be held before the Board of Trustees for the purpose of finding and determining whether the Red Hill property meets the applicable requirements of Colorado law and is considered eligible for annexation and rezoning. The applicant is the Town of Carbondale. The property owners are the Town of Carbondale and Colorado Department of Transportation (“CDOT”).

The Town of Carbondale acquired the Red Hill property in 2020. After acquisition, the Town of Carbondale did extensive trail work on Red Hill, including improvements to the lower and upper parking lots adjacent to Highway 82.

In 2020, Garfield County and the Town of Carbondale entered into an agreement which requires that the Town of Carbondale annex the newly-acquired Red Hill property, including the portion of CDOT right-of-way necessary to encompass the portions of the lower parking area, the portions of the connecting road between the lower and upper parking areas, and the portions of County Road 107 up to and including the entrance to the parking lot access (approximately 200 feet north of Highway 82) which are located within the CDOT right-of-way. The total annexation area would be 25.950 acres. The portion of property in the CDOT right-of-way is 1.541 acres.

The property is legally described as follows: A Parcel of land situated within a portion that property described in the document recorded as Reception No. 907792 of the Garfield County records and within a portion Colorado Department of Transportation Highway No. 82 ROW per Project No. C 0821-091; said Parcel of land being located in Lot 7, 8, 9 and 21 of Section 28, Township 7 South, Range 88 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian and is further described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Northerly right-of-way of Colorado Department of Transportation Highway No. 82 Project No. C 0821-091 whence a found 3.25” 1986 B.L.M. Aluminum Cap monumenting the Northwest corner of the John Kelso Claim ( Northwest corner of said Lot 7) bears N.13°55’16”.E a distance of 849.86 feet; thence S.47°46’57”.E a distance of 196.24 feet; thence S.09°11’06”.W a distance of 77.42 feet; thence N.84°37’21”.W a distance of 161.47 feet to a point being 1 foot northerly of an existing fence; thence the following eight (8) courses one foot northerly of an existing fence: 1) N.87°02’15”.W a distance of 80.20 feet; 2) N.73°13’00”.W a distance of 31.29 feet; 3) N.83°35’25”.W a distance of 119.62 feet; 4) N.81°38’11”.W a distance of 84.78 feet; 5) S.86°53’55”.W a distance of 19.76 feet; 6) N.81°13’49”.W a distance of 165.40 feet; 7) N.67°41’13”.W a distance of 253.53 feet; 8) N.72°54’00”.W a distance of 69.76 feet to a point on the Northerly right-of-way of said Highway 82; thence the following four (4) courses along said right-of-way: 1) 170.20 feet along a non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of 1760.10 feet and a central angle of 05°32’26” (chord bears N.70°07’47”.W, a distance of 170.14 feet); 2) N.60°21’09”.W a distance of 288.32 feet; 3) N.62°45’15”.W a distance of 149.95 feet; 4) N.61°55’48”.W a distance of 324.64 feet to a point on the North-South ¼ line and west line of said Lot 21 of said Section 28, said point also being the Southwest corner of said property; thence the following seven (7) courses along the boundary of said property: 1) N.01°15’25”.E along said North-South ¼ line a distance of 241.21 feet to the Center ¼ corner of said Section 28; 2) S. 89°14’35”.E along the East-West ¼ line of said Section 28 a distance of 1856.57 feet, to the Southwest corner of said Lot 7; 3) N.00°28’09”. W along the westerly line of said Lot 7 a distance of 199.71 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot 7; 4) N.88°28’22”.E along the northerly line of said Lot 7 a distance of 154.32 feet to a point on the westerly line of County Road No. 107 right-of-way as recorded in Book 673 at Page 648 of the Garfield County records; 5) leaving said northerly line S.04°40’55”.E along said westerly line a distance of 60.20 feet; 6) continuing along said westerly line S.25°33’55”.E a distance of 137.53 feet; 7) continuing along said westerly line S.31°11’05”.W a distance of 74.60 feet; thence leaving said westerly line 80.28 feet along a non-tangent curve to the left having a radius of 247.00 feet and a central angle of 18°37’19” (chord bears S.42°24’08”.W, a distance of 79.93 feet); thence 10.41 feet along a reverse curve to the right having a radius of 100.00 feet and a central angle of 05°57’46” (chord bears S.36°04’21”.W, a distance of 10.40 feet); thence 36.69 feet along a reverse curve to the left having a radius of 150.00 feet and a central angle of 14°00’59” (chord bears S.32°02’45”.W, a distance of 36.60 feet); thence 63.94 feet along a reverse curve to the right having a radius of 58.00 feet and a central angle of 63°09’38” (chord bears S.56°37’05”.W, a distance of 60.75 feet); thence 14.56 feet along a reverse curve to the left having a radius of 50.00 feet and a central angle of 16°40’52” (chord bears S.79°51’27”.W, a distance of 14.51 feet); thence S.71°31’01”.W a distance of 76.25 feet; thence 69.02 along a curve to the left having a radius of 304.00 feet and a central angle of 13°00’30” (chord bears S.65°00’46”.W, a distance of 68.87); thence 27.44 feet along a reverse curve to the right having a radius of 100.00 feet and a central angle of 15°43’26” (chord bears S.66°22’15”.W, a distance of 27.36 feet); thence 175.11 feet along a reverse curve to the left having a radius of 150.00 feet and a central angle of 66°53’10” (chord bears S.40°47’23”.W, a distance of 165.33 feet); thence S.07°20’48”.W a distance of 28.86 feet; thence 157.36 feet along a curve to the left having a radius of 340.00 feet and a central angle of 26°31’07” (chord bears S.05°54’45”.E, a distance of 155.96 feet); thence 75.24 feet along a reverse curve to the right having a radius of 290.00 feet and a central angle of 14°51’52” (chord bears S.11°44’23”.E, a distance of 75.02 feet) to the point of beginning.

Said Parcel of land containing 1,130,384 square feet or 25.950 acres, more or less.

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County of Garfield State of Colorado The proposal is to rezone the property from the Red Hill PUD (Garfield County zoning) to Open Space (Town zoning).

Said Public Hearing will be held at the Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO at 6:00 p.m. on August 9, 2022.

Copies of the proposed application are on file in the Planning Department office, Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO and may be examined by interested persons during regular working hours, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The application may also be reviewed on the Town’s website at www.carbondalegov.org

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