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Volume 11, Number 33 | September 26, 2019

Carbondalians of all ages converged on Sopris Park to participate in the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20. At least one business (Dos Gringos) closed its doors to help call for lawmakers and laypeople to act to reduce their carbon footprint. Photo by Jennifer Johnson

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Things that are hidden

By Stan Badgett When the curtain rises, all is hushed. The conductor lifts his arms, signals to the orchestra, and the symphony begins.

He is in control of the ebb and flow of tempo, of heightened tensions and frenzied crescendos, until audience and orchestra arrive safely at the denouement. With a gentle downward undulation of his hand, the conductor diminishes the impact of a passage or, if he so pleases, hyperbolizes it with a dramatic gesture. Although we think we’re experiencing the composer’s work, we’re really experiencing the conductor’s interpretation of it.

It’s not only symphonies that are modulated by a conductor’s deft hand. It’s all experience.

Everything gets mediated, massaged, hyperbolized, minimized, or otherwise ordered into some narratable form. We emphasize the parts that make a good story and hide the things we don’t want to think about. If something doesn’t bolster the story, it gets the silencing hand.

False accusations make for a good story. They can swell into larger-than-life legends, acquiring a life of their own. In cases like this, don’t confuse us with facts, our minds are already made up.

Right now, I’m reading about Ty Cobb, the

baseball player who achieved a .366 batting average over the length of his twenty-three-year career. He is popularly remembered as a brutal spike-slasher who terrorized his opponents. (Since his enemies portrayed him this way, it must be so.)

Biographer Charles Leerhsen challenges various stereotypes that have attached to the figure of Ty Cobb. (Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty, Simon & Schuster 2015.) I’m just a few chapters into the book, but so far, it’s shedding valuable light on some scurrilous legends.

Meanwhile, we encounter a scandal closer to home. Christine Blasey Ford has a friend, Leland Keyser, who at one time corroborated Ford’s account of being sexually assaulted by Brett Kavanaugh, who became a Supreme Court Justice.

Now Keyser has denounced the accusation, saying that she does not believe Ford’s account.

The New York Times covered the incriminating allegation thoroughly enough, but failed to report on Keyser’s retraction. This is called withholding exculpatory evidence, and is beneath the dignity of a paper like The Times.

ABC, CBS, and NBC devoted a generous amount of attention to the accusation, but little or none to contrary evidence. This is the manipulating hand of the media, which sometimes has low regard for the truth.

We smother the truth. We rely on emotional pyrotechnics to convince ourselves of what we know to be a fabrication. We assemble a straw man and admire this shoddy work of our hands. How extraordinarily lucid we are. How invincible is our straw man. It will stand up to anything (except honest questions). Our opponents are racist.

(Don’t ask anyone you know what he actually

LETTERS More papers than news Dear Editor: Talked to a person the other day and we were amazed to reminisce… In Aspen, there used to be one newspaper a week — on Thursday — which was plenty.

Now, there are two in Aspen — seven days a week — and others in Snowmass, Carbondale and Glenwood.

Kind of getting a bit out of control, but isn’t that true of all the media everywhere?

Back in Arkansas, our Father would watch the 6-o’clock news and that was it. And, of course, the daily paper was on his lap.

Seems to me that there is not all that much happening in this valley that we should need about 20 newspapers a week covering it… ha ha.

Marty Stouffer Carbondale

Don’t spray it Dear Editor: I am proud of the Town of Carbondale for not spraying pesticides and celebrating the dandelion. It’s too bad the Roaring Fork School District didn’t get the message. They have recently sprayed pesticide on the lawns of Crystal River Elementary, Carbondale Middle School and Bridges High School. What a shame to care so little for the health of our children.

Kelly Forbes Carbondale

thinks about race.) Trump is a Russian agent.

(That really gets at the heart of the matter. Isn’t it Andrew McCabe who said we “can’t rule out the possibility that Trump is a Russian agent”?)

Trump hates women; his supporters hate women.

Don’t read any transcripts or underlying statements that contradict this idea. Be comforted in your assumptions about your own moral superiority.

Though what I’ve said seems harsh, I remember that I am not morally superior to anyone. I, too, proceed on inadequate evidence.

Reminds me of the time I told a guy who was being belligerent toward me, “I’m no better than you are.” He looked at me kind of quizzically.

It’s not really a crime not to know everything.

None of us knows as much as we think we do.

There are so many things we don’t take account of. It’s just that to make our side look good we suppress the truth. Suppression happens all over the place. We’re always massaging the facts to make saleable stories. The cure? Be inquisitive.

Investigate your own assumptions. Break the rhythm of your story. After all, it’s not given to us to be omniscient.

There is nothing secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither anything hid, that shall not be known, and come abroad. —Luke 8:17 Badgett shares this column with fellow conservative Paige Meredith.

The views expressed in opinion pieces do not necessarily reflect those of The Sopris Sun. The community is invited to submit letters of up to 250 words to P.O. Box 399 or 500 words to news@soprissun.com. Longer columns are considered on a case-by-case basis. The deadline for submission is noon on Monday. then 13-year-old self and all the other children

of the earth. She wanted to find a way to make a change. Gretta is currently in the U.S. and is speaking at several gatherings.

In fact, the world’s ruling elite are not doing enough to battle global warming.The critical greenhouse gas CO2 is continuing to increase in the atmosphere. Worldwide emissions are increasing. Almost 200 countries made pledges at the Paris Convention. None of those pledges are being met.

An example of why that is so can be found in the U.S. Some 17 million new vehicles were put into the U.S. last year. Virtually all burn gasoline or diesel.

Transportation produces the most emissions. These new vehicles will average some 10 years on the road. This simply can not be allowed.

How can we be so stupid? How self-centered? I’ve suggested that we start a “Manhattan Project” to electrify the bulk of the existing vehicles and stop producing new gas burners. Fuel taxes should be started immediately to provide the money for the project. We know what the problems are. They must be fixed. Now. Another side of transportation is that cheap fuel has led to the massive amounts of transportation that has affected every part of our lives. We continue to move around the world as though no problem existed. This has to stop. We are facing the near end of civilization and much of the biosphere. Seriously, what is more important? Ask the kids.

Patrick Hunter Carbondale

Meat is heat

Dear Editor: Physicians need to speak out about climate change, which is the biggest The mouths of babes health threat of the 21st century.

Dear Editor: Heat causes illness and death — an estimated 40,000 people died as a result “Out of the mouths of babes” is an expression that comes to us from the of the heat wave in Europe in 2003. And climate change is already contributing Bible. to respiratory disorders, spread of infectious diseases, human migration, and This phrase has come to mean that the youth can be the source of real mental health disorders. and important wisdom. The youth have the advantage of a clear view, not It turns out that the best diet for the health of the planet is the same one indoctrinated, not propagandized, not bound by all the conventions of society, that’s best for you — plant-based instead of animal-based: not bound by a livelihood and not bound by responsibilities for dependents.

Animal agribusiness generates more greenhouse gasses than all forms There is some truth to the saying that the young are liberal, and they become of transportation combined — animal production accounts for at least 18 more conservative with age. percent, versus 13.5 percent for transportation.

Thanks to the local branch of 350.org and others, a Friday Children’s Farm animals produce 37 percent of the methane and 65 percent of the Climate Strike took place in Sopris Park in Carbondale. Millions of other nitrous oxide in our atmosphere — both of which are even more powerful young people were striking around the world. greenhouse gasses than CO2.

This idea comes in large part from an amazing young Swede named Greta Meat and dairy provide 18 percent of all calories consumed on the planet, Thunberg. She began skipping school on Fridays to sit on the steps of her local but account for 60 percent of the greenhouse gasses. town hall. She realized that the “adults” of her world were not taking the kind The number of kilograms of greenhouse gas resulting from production of 100 of action that would forestall global warming and provide a safe future for her grams of various foods are: beef 50, poultry 5.7, tofu 2.

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It’s time to address some hard truths

By Will Grandbois Sopris Sun Staff Carbondale ain’t Mayberry.

Most of the time, it feels like it, and I’m lucky enough to edit a paper full of heartwarming stories about the cool things your neighbors are up to. In an era when many larger papers are chocked full of bad news, I’m thankful for that.

But I’m also frequently reminded of some of the problems endemic in our society, from which we are insulated but by no means immune. The recent sting arrests for solicitation of child prostitution are an obvious example. But sometimes all the public sees of a domestic violence or sex assault case is a little item in the cop shop. We don’t have the manpower or space to follow those kind of cases all the way through the court system, and the dailies are typically on top of it anyway.

Our job as a weekly is to find a deeper or broader perspective as we highlight an issue. We’ve crunched the numbers on driving under the influence of alcohol. A whole host of personal stories on public access have come our way, the latest of which is the centerspread of this week’s paper.

But I can’t help but feel we’ve been lax in other areas. So each week in October, we’re going to try to tackle one of them. It’s domestic

violence awareness month, so we’ll start with that next week. On Oct. 10, I’ll delve into the staggering number of people who have to rely on donations from friends for healthcare (a topic I chose before one of my old classmates ended up in the same boat — gofundme. com/f/help-ciarra-fight-cancer).

Sex trafficking and sex assault will share the Oct. 17 issue, while Oct. 24 will focus on the ways in which different segments of our community fail to connect. It all wraps up with a look at drugs and alcohol just in time for Halloween.

Why am I telling you this now? Well, for one thing, we could use your help. If you have a story to share or a resource we could send people to, please let us know. We don’t usually change names or have anonymous sources, but we’re making an exception for such sensitive subjects.

Also, there are a lot of folks out there with trauma who might let their guard down when they pick up The Sun. If you’re one of them, you might want to tread cautiously around page 3 for the next few weeks.

I hope most of you, however, will take the journey with us, as it’s only through talking about these situations that we can change them. I promise there will also be plenty of fuzzy content to cheer you up after.

Based on the damage and effort required, Emerson doesn't think it was an accident. Photo by Jennifer Arnold

Bear tipping just the latest art attack

By Will Grandbois Sopris Sun Staff When Emerson received an Instagram message on Sept. 20 that his blue bear sculpture by Delaney Nature Park had been knocked down, he wasn’t altogether surprised.

Back in art school, he’d heard stories of people trying to run off with art. And Carbondale itself has had several incidents of such vandalism — a tiny horse removed by Thunder River Theatre, some birds snipped by Fat Belly Burgers, another set of horses maimed at Snowmass and Main. But Emerson’s piece, installed at his own cost on a piece of private property, was sturdy enough for folks to swing on it.

“I was kind of blown away that this much effort had gone into trying to remove it,” he said. “It was almost put down as if someone was trying to take it somewhere else.”

With the help of a friend with a bucket loader, he was able to remount the bear. There’s a dent in it and it doesn’t spin anymore, which he’d fix if someone were to buy it (contact him on Instagram @booandfinni), “I’d make it spin, fix the dents, repaint it — it’d look perfect,” he said.

Despite the setback, he doesn’t regret his decision to place the piece in public.

“No one was going to see it if I hadn’t put it somewhere. I have so much sculpture in my garage that’s going to be there until someone wants to show it.” he

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said. “It only takes one person to make it a bummer. Most people really enjoy it.

Everybody who drove past while I was fixing it were pretty bummed out and wanted to help.”

For his part, Carbondale Police Lieutenant Chris Wurtsmith sees the trend as a troubling one.

“Artists pour their heart and soul into something, and now they’re exposing it to the possibility it will be destroyed,” he said. “Having so much public art work in Carbondale is a reflection on our town, and we really have to depend on each other. We need everybody to be eyes and ears.”

Anyone with information about the incident can call Carbondale Police at 963-2662.

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SCUTTLEBUTT Take pride One Colorado, the state’s leading advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Coloradans has recognized Carbondale Middle School in the 2019 Western Slope Ally Award Recipients.

When the students at Carbondale Middle School asked why they didn’t have a pride parade in Carbondale, they were told it was because no one had ever planned one. So the student’s planned one. The awards will be presented on Oct. 12 at the Colorado Mesa University University Center.

Tickets are available at onecolorado. salsalab.org for $40 and benefit the One Colorado Education Fund.

What’s for dinner The Carbondale Rec. Center invites you to boost your kid’s kitchen confidence with this eight-class cooking series. In each class, kids will roll up their sleeves and get cooking.

They will work together in a fun, hands-on environment, making foods they love while making new friends too. The best part—they’ll get to eat the dishes they make! It’s $40 per fourclass session, with the first running 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Oct. 2.

Space is limited, so visit carbondalerec. com to register.

Buddy up The Buddy Program recently received the Gold Partner badge from Mentor Colorado to recognize its commitment to quality through the National Quality Mentoring System

Send your scuttlebutt to news@soprissun.com. and 100 percent alignment with the common quality measures — one of three mentoring agencies out of 65 to warrant the honor. The Community Mentoring Program is the Buddy Program’s longest running program and matches adult Big Buddies with Little Buddies from Aspen to Carbondale. For more information, visit buddyprogram.org or call 9271001.

Walk this way October is Colorado Pedestrian Month, and its first event is Walk to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 2. As part of its Whole System – Whole Safety program, the Colorado Department of Transportation is encouraging schools throughout the state to participate in the annual event as a way of promoting and practicing pedestrian and road safety to and from school among classmates, families and caregivers. Visit the CDOT Safe Routes to Schools website at https:// www.codot.gov/programs/bikeped/saferoutes for more ideas and resources.

Park the car Increased parking rates at the Aspen/Pitkin County airport aimed at discouraging non-traveler “day parking” go into effect Oct. 1. Shortterm parking will run $6 per hour with a $40 max, with long-term parking at $12 per day. Previously, the airport was seeing increased use of its parking lots by people spending the day in Aspen for work or pleasure due to having lower meter rates than downtown.

Eat it up Small towns aren't always equated with destination-worthy food, but Carbondale is, at least according to the Travel Channel’s list of 10 small American towns with surprisingly big food scenes (tinyurl.com/cdalefoodscene). The story specifically highlights The Way Home, Silo, Izakaya, Roosters, Bonfire, Phat Thai, Señor Taco Show (sic) and Allegria.

Where there’s smoke With ideal conditions expected this weekend, crews from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire and Aviation Management Unit plan to ignite two prescribed fires in Garfield and Mesa counties.

Most likely to impact Carbondale is a 500-acre burn 18 miles south of New Castle in the West Divide Creek drainage on Sept. 29.

Get stoked Sunlight Mountain Resort is inviting local filmmakers to submit their best winter videos to be featured in the fourth annual Winter Stoke Film Festival. New this year, all finalists receive a cash prize. Filmmakers are asked to submit three-minute-or-shorter outdoor adventure videos that “get us stoked for winter” by emailing a YouTube link to submit@ winterstoke.org by Oct. 1. Find more info about Winter Stoke at www.WinterStoke.org or email info@WinterStoke.org.

Marble Distilling’s Connie Baker (right) was pleased to pose with Larry and Christine Riches of England and their 1935 Rolls Royce as a whole crew of modern and antique touring cars accepted her invitation to stop through on tour from Albuquerque to Silverthorne. Photo by John Colson.

Best and brightest

They say it’s your birthday

John Heaphey, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2019, has earned the spring 2019 Dean's Award with Distinction.Heaphey is a graduate of Aspen High School, but calls Carbondale home.

Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Teka Israel, Leonard Zanni and Mimi Schlumberger (Sept. 26); Peggy DeVilbiss, Linda Fleming, Kate Comer, Renee Ramge, Jason White and Susan Cheney (Sept.

27); Felicia “Flash” Trevor, Dave Reed, Kristin Stewart, Andrew McMichael, Sarah Gamboa and Madeleine Dameron Dahl, John Young (Sept. 28); Mark Grice and Mike Waski, Shaun Salamida (Sept.

28) Amy Blue (Sept. 30); (Oct. 1); Megan Webber, Ray Alexander, Bill Rice, Josh Behrman and Meddi Shaw (Oct. 2).

Missing man As far as we can tell, well known area man Lynn “Dale” Loper is still missing. He was last seen driving a 2008 Maroon Jeep Liberty, CO plate YQZ883, on the 2300 block of Blake Ave. in Glenwood Springs on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact law enforcement.

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Crystal River Hatchery stocked with educational opportunities

By Roberta McGowan Sopris Sun Staff If a child asks you where fish come from, just point to the Crystal River Hatchery on Highway 133 and say, "Over there."

When you arrive, you'll be warmly greeted by Robert Streater, manager of Colorado's flagship hatchery since 2008.

"We're at the beginning of the trout's life cycle,” Streater explained, “Our adult brood fish produce over eight million trout eggs yearly which we distribute to other hatcheries around the state." The process of fish producing offspring is called "spawning."

Built in 1941, the Hatchery regularly hosts visitors and school groups. Recently, a Basalt High School (BHS) class from came to learn what goes on here.

Led by science teacher Leigh Edlind, the students watched intently as Hatchery Technician Rick Samora explained the process.He said that the other CPW locations then hatch the eggs, raise the "fry," as the tiny fish are called, to various sizes depending on the needs of Colorado's 6,000 miles of streams and 1,300 lakes and reservoirs.

Edlind noted the group came to the Hatchery as part of the statewide non-profit River Watch program and the BHS River Ecology class. “We’re looking at the ecology from plants to insects to fish. The students record data from local rivers on hardness, oxygen and other aspects.”

She added that the students report back to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), which supervises the state’s 19 hatcheries.

Samira Reinstar, a sophomore at BHS, said “I am very interested in how things work around here and also that the fish are handled humanely.”

This process, called “stocking,” help keep the state's fishing opportunities robust and also aids the survival of native fish. The fish are only released for recreational uses. No commercial operations are included, but privately-owned sport fishing locations may be.

"We run a very safe and secure operation," Streater emphasized.

"The water for the fish comes only from our own wells. This avoids fish disease contamination."

Bio security is a top priority. The Hatchery is manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round by Streater and the three other staff technicians who all live on the property.

CPW started the hatchery program in 1881. Now, Colorado stocks 90 million fish annually. Angling opportunities also contribute 1.9 billion dollars to the state's economy.

A cold water facility, the Crystal River Hatchery keeps the temperature at a moderate 52 degrees, providing an optimal environment for the mature fish to reproduce. The Hatchery generates eggs for two trout species: Rainbow and Snake River Cutthroat. These varieties do well together, even cross breeding in the wild. The Hatchery can facilitate the process.

Rainbow trout, although not native to Colorado, are selected for release because they thrive in the state. They are successful hatchery-raised fish: They take lures readily, fight vigorously and taste good. That makes them a very popular sport fish. Most of fish released are about 10 inches long. But, as a boon to anglers, 20-inch fish may be added.

CPW recognizes licensed anglers who catch exceptionally large fish through its awards and records programs. The state records by weight policy tracks the heaviest fish caught from each of the 38 different species found in Colorado.

The newer Master Anglers Award also honors 26 species categories in both the catch-and-release and kept fish groups.

Colorado also recognizes Records by Length.

When you visit the Hatchery, remember to look for the “Feed the Fish” food dispensers – quarters required.

Adult annual fishing licenses cover from April 1 to March 31 of each year. But, hey, if you are under age 16, you can fish for free!

Hatchery technicians gently handled male and female brood fish to produce the fish eggs (above).

Technician Rick Samora at the Crystal River Hatchery explained to students from Basalt High School why the Colorado Parks and Wildlife developed the program statewide (left).

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Archer Doug Lyons demonstrates the expertise bow hunting requires. Photo by Roberta McGowan

Finding your inner Robin Hood

By Roberta McGowan Sopris Sun Staff Wait. Take a deep breath. Wait again. Aim. Then pull back slowly on the bow. Let go and watch as the arrow flies to its target.

You've got this.

That's archery in a nutshell.

The first arrowheads ever unearthed were in North Africa in the era known as the Paleolithic Age, which ranged from 40,000 to 90,000 years ago. Early humans made arrowheads from flint and the shafts from pinewood. Bows were made of

elm. Ancient Egyptians regularly used bows and arrows 5,000 years ago for hunting and warfare. Central Asians first created the composite bow of layers of wood, animal horns, and sinew glued together in layers.

The Chinese were responsible for making the first crossbows.

Later bows, called "recurve," had limbs that curve away from the archer when unstrung.

Most people know of the "long bow," which could be six feet in length, and was constructed of one piece of wood.

Usually often handled by foot soldiers, many warriors rode their horses close to their targets but dismounted to shoot. Horse archers rode and shot from their mounts.

Archery is still considered one of the oldest sports in the world.

Flash forward to 2019.

Here in Carbondale you might run into Doug Lyons, owner of the only archery shop between Denver and Grand Junction: Dark Horse Archery. Lyons, a certified archery technician and instructor, has a knack for figuring out how to repair, strengthen or replace a modern bow.

"I was a kid from Vermont who grew up elk hunting," Lyons recalled, "But after moving west, I became enthralled by the sports of archery and bowhunting."

As to why bowhunting numbers are on the upswing, Lyons explained, "People want to know where their protein in coming from. And the meat from an elk, approximately 300 pounds, can feed a family for the entire winter."

Of all the historical archers, Robin Hood is still one of the most famous. A 2018 remake of the movie, although panned by many critics, shows genuine, historically accurate archery skills.

Lyons compared bowhunting to flyfishing : "They're both quiet,

meditative yet intense activities.

An archer has to be much closer to an animal than rifle shooters. You can't be further than 40 yards, at the most."

Carbondalites are lucky. Not only does the 35-acre Delaney Nature Park site include the Carbondale Archery Range, but the Carbondale Community School is planning to offer a course in the sport later this year, according to Principal Sam Richings-Germain.

Lyons and his Dark Horse Archery came to the valley in 2018 — just in time to take over the mantle from Bear’s Guns, Archery and Metal Detectors.

He tunes and sells new and vintage bows as well as offering coaching sessions, arrow cutting and bow pressing.

Lyons spoke highly of the Colorado Bow Hunters Association, "Not only do they educate and inform on bow issues, but they have great competitions at the Annual Jamboree in mid July at the headquarters in Colorado Springs."

The organization advocates for bow hunters around the state and is recognized by the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the Wildlife Commission and the state legislature.

Archery season for deer and elk west of Interstate 25 and Unit 140 runs Aug. 31 to Sept. 29.

The shop is by appointment only. For more information, you can contact Lyons at darkhorsearchery970@gmail.com or 379-9750.

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Basalt affordable housing project accepting applications Sopris Sun Correspondent A joint affordable housing project serving the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) and the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority (APCHA) is now accepting applications for the second phase of the Basalt Vista neighborhood.

The new units will be located behind the Basalt High School and are comprised of three and fourbedroom homes. The application period began Sept.

3 and closes on Oct. 18.

The Phase 2 lottery is open to employees of the school district for six units, and open to individuals employed in Pitkin County for five units. The home prices range from $295,000 to $395,000, but selected participants can receive $25,000 off the purchase price with “sweat equity” — a number of hours each occupant can volunteer to construct his or her future home.

Basalt Vista is the first neighborhood-scale project overseen by Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley, which specializes in constructing affordable homes for occupation by local working professionals and their families. The neighborhood will ultimately contain 27 homes for qualified candidates.

Although Habitat is known for using creative strategies to fulfill its mission, Basalt Vista represents one of the organization’s especially collaborative visions. The land was donated by the school district and the initial infrastructure financed by Pitkin County. The Town of Basalt provided fee waivers for the project. And the Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE), Holy Cross Energy, and the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) helped turn it into a Net Zero Energy Neighborhood.

Habitat hopes the Basalt Vista homes will help those struggling with the ongoing challenge of pursuing a career in this desirable international destination while achieving a long-term solution for navigating the high cost of living. Home ownership is perhaps the most elusive piece of the puzzle so many are trying to solve.

“Every year I watch more of my friends and family unable to stay in the Roaring Fork Valley because of the rising costs of homes,” said Amy French, Volunteer Coordinator and Family Services Director for Habitat for Humanity. She pointed to teachers as a stark example of essential workers that cannot usually afford a home here on their salaries alone. “Our schools up and down the Roaring Fork Valley are greatly impacted by the cost of living and teacher retention. Teachers come, they stay for a few years, and they realize they can’t make it here and they leave.”

Natasha Walker, a toddler teacher at Basalt Elementary School, was facing that very dilemma when she was selected for a Phase One home at Basalt Vista. She had moved to the area from Colorado Springs in 2012. When her living situation drastically changed a year ago, she was considering leaving education to pursue a more lucrative career to support herself and her daughter.

“Being a single, minority preschool teacher in the valley didn’t fare very well,” she said. She decided to attend an informational session to learn more, but ended up filling out the application mainly due to “the support and rally I got from the crew that was there that night.” Ten days later, she was offered a two-bedroom home.

“That single-handedly changed the entire course of my life to nothing but better. It was like the universe was saying ‘yes, you’re on track now.’

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Natasha Walker, a toddler teacher at Basalt Elementary School, was selected for a home in Phase 1 of the Basalt Vista project. Photo by Justin Patrick Finally, things are going to start falling into place.”

Although construction began in January in the dead of winter, Walker enthusiastically put in her sweat equity, building her home with the help of other volunteers and professional oversight. “We were out here in 20-degree weather sometimes. I think it was so much comradery and energy, and I don’t think the cold really fazed us at all,” she said.

In addition to the affordability of the homes, the Basalt Vista project is the first Net Zero Neighborhood on the Western Slope. There are no gas lines to the homes; instead, they are outfitted with solar panels. The net-zero energy buildings produce as much energy in a year as they consume. Holy Cross Energy fitted them with batteries that can store energy, as well, so residents may even be able to profit by selling excess energy to the grid. This “learning lab” experiment may well end up being a model for future neighborhoods, as both Holy Cross

Energy and the National Renewable Energy Lab monitor the outcomes.

Highly cooperative community investments in affordable housing such as the Basalt Vista project are perhaps one of the valley’s best solutions for retaining talent here and providing dignity to working professionals.

“One entity isn’t going to solve the housing crisis in the Roaring Fork Valley,” said Amy French. “But what this project is showing is that when multiple organizations, agencies, towns come together, that’s when we can really make a difference.”

Those interested in applying for either the RFSD or APCHA lottery can do so online at HabitatRoaringFork.org/Basalt-Vista. There are also information sessions at the job site trailer located at 600 Southside Drive behind the Basalt High School. Remaining sessions are scheduled from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesdays Oct. 2 and Oct. 9.

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By James Steindler Sopris Sun Correspondent Look out on your left, or on your right, as you peddle or stroll along The Rio Grande Trail Artway for a new installation which will likely incite an emotionally positive response within you.

Students of Carbondale Middle School (CMS) are using their voices to bring a message to the community.

A concept all are familiar with but that can be elusive in society. Kindness is their message and art is their means of expression.

In September 2018, CMS Art Teacher Christy Sanzaro was present for a meeting at The Launchpad attended by other local educators and artists. There Sanzaro met Sarah Uhl, a local artist who coils art and social science together by inviting the community to be involved in her creative process. The two collaborated and the art wheels were set in motion.

During the meeting last fall Uhl spoke about her “Random Acts of Kindness” art project which had been on display at Bonfire Coffee. That project included forty different “Kindness Signs” with illustrations and written suggested actions for people to use to show kindness to one another. The signs included phrases such as, “hug someone that’s sad” or “talk to the next blind person you see.” Adjacent to the “Kindness Signs” stood a “community suggestion board” which patrons filled with their own proposed ways in which to spread kindness.

Sanzaro invited Uhl into the classroom to share her social-artistic vision with the

students. Uhl introduced the students to another of her kindness projects, the “Kindness Jetpacks.” A “Kindness Jetpack” is a series of decorated cards each equipped with an encouraging remark.

The idea is that people use the jetpacks to “inject” positivity into someone’s day by conspicuously placing a card from the jetpack for them to discover. Sanzaro incorporated the jetpack practice in her classroom and pretty soon students were finding (and placing) kindness notes in each others’ notebooks, desks and so forth.

In Sanzaro’s words it, “created this sort of electricity of positivity.”

The “Kindness Billboards” have the same intention. Working with Amy Kimberly, Executive Director of Carbondale Arts, Uhl secured the annually alloted Ro Mead Community Art Grant to fund the project. Each of the billboards are made from reclaimed doors from the Habitat Restore. There are seven uniquely designed billboards each with uplifting phrases painted on both sides.

That means at any given time fourteen blasts of kindness will have the chance to brighten someone’s day.

From the beginning it was important to Sanzaro and Uhl that this be an opportunity for the students to express their voice. Uhl explained the intention was “to give them an early insight into what it is to have a voice as an artist — I think that is a superpower.” During the ongoings of the project there was a suggestion box which students would fill with phrases they wanted to see on the billboards. Once the backgrounds of the billboards were complete the students voted for fourteen

of the phrases that they collectively liked best — democracy in action.

Sanzaro noted that “the project unfolded in an organic way.” Besides, life is not always hunkydory but luckily those rougher instances provide a learning opportunity for students. Sanzaro mentioned there was one such occasion toward the middle of the project. Seizing the chance Sanzaro had the students participate in a “responsive circle” where students could express themselves freely.

The result, a unified class came up with a solution through artistic action.

According to Sanzaro this was really an “important piece…” because it “created more awareness about this project’s actual point which is kindness.”

CMS highlights five components they term “habits of a scholar.” Those five include, executive skills, compassion, enthusiasm, perseverance and teamwork.

The students tapped into each of these traits to bring this project to fruition.

Unions between youth, community and art is part of what makes Carbondale special. As Sanzaro puts it, “there is just a little magic how these things come together — these partnerships with teachers, artists and students.” Kimberly and Sanzaro are working on another project together: The Youth Art Park. The Youth Art Park will be installed along the Rio Grande Artway this coming spring.

The Kindness Billboards will connect The Youth Art Park and The Latino Folk Art Garden.

There will be a celebration on the Rio Grande Artway beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 with the dedication of the

Carbondale Middle schoolers bringing their creative voice to life earlier this year.

Photo courtesy of Christy Sanzaro Archway behind Dos Gringos. People can then meander down the Artway, riddled with artistic design, and behind Town Hall will see the new Kindness Billboard installation. Kimberly is excited for people to, “catch all these different ways art can be

created by and for the community.”

The billboard themes range from embracing one’s own identity to cultural solidarity and cohesion. The messages can be simple yet each is more powerful than a jetpack that can circle the sun.

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THE PRICE OF HEALING

At age 26, Amanda Seubert decided to sell her house in Denver and move in with her parents near Carbondale so she could dedicate her time and resources to improving her health. In the years she spent focusing on school and beginning her life as an adult her scoliosis had worsened. She now suffered chronic back pain and a general sense of physical unease and it was beginning to affect her daily life.

Photos by Laurel Smith Story by Ericka Kelly The Roaring Fork Valley, as do other affluent regions of Colorado, has a plethora of resources as diverse as its population.

One demographic of individuals who benefit from these resources are individuals who have sustained spinal cord injuries, such as Carbondale native Amanda Seubert. At age 9, Seubert sustained a spinal cord injury which resulted in her partial paralysis.

Seubert currently receives chiropractic treatment, massages, prolotherapy, physical therapy, hydrotherapy, and vibration therapy.

“It’s kind of a full time job just getting my body back in order,” Seubert said.

While Seubert has insurance through Medicaid, “a lot of these alternative therapies are not covered, but I have a lot of connections in the valley so that has helped a lot, ” mentioned Seubert.

One of these connections is through a long-time friend and mentor, Amanda Boxtel, who happens to be one of the co-founders of Challenge Aspen and the executive director of Bridging Bionics.

Bridging Bionics is a nonprofit which receives all of its funding through donations.

“Every person that comes is either there as a total gift for free or next to nothing. Our clients pay at most $500 a year which is cheaper than most memberships a year,” said Boxtel.

The Bridging Bionics facility contains a variety of machines such as a Galileo Side Alternating Tilt Table for vibration therapy as well as three Bionic Exoskeletons which, according to Boxtel, “ is more than some of the top rehab hospitals in the nation and the world.”

Seubert does not have the strength to work with the Bionic exoskeleton, but through the vibration therapy, physical therapy, and hydration therapies, she has been able to strengthen her body and start building muscles which she has been unable to use for nearly 20 years.

“I would like to get to the point to where I can start walking in the exoskeleton because, that would be freaking sweet. I want to have a little robot body.” she said.

In addition to her work at Bridging Bionics, Seubert works with Dr. Aaron Nickamin, who runs East Meets West in Basalt. While he offers a variety of holistic treatments, one of the ones which Amanda has benefited from is prolotherapy.

In prolotherapy, according to Dr.Nickamin, “we use a proliferant (defined as “a mildly irritating substance used … to strengthen weakened connective tissues” by the online Medical Dictionary), typically dextrose, to create a healing process.” It is administered through a sterile injection into the attachment of the ligament onto the bone and can cause the regeneration of torn and stretched ligaments and tendons.

Through prolotherapy, Seubert says that her “toes are longer and feet aren’t as swollen and there’s more range of motion; they just more pliable and elastic and they are getting better circulation.”

Dr. Nickamin’s office is unable to accept health insurance, “it’s hard to understand why something that is cost effective and less invasive and has a history is not covered.”

Seubert has done therapies on and off since she was nine years old, and while she and her parents have both had insurance they have had to pay, “a lot of stuff out of pocket, not just medical like modifications like to my truck and the house and stuff, so a couple hundred thousand to half a million easy [in expenses], it might even be more.”

While the valley offers a lot of medical programs and services for free or at a lower cost than other places, the cost of care can still be very high, especially since most of these life-changing medical services are not covered by most health insurances. With time, resources, and willpower, according to Seubert, “there’s not a limit to the healing that a person can achieve if they’re willing to work and put in the time and effort, even in 18 years. You can always get back more than they say, I even have a feeling that what we are missing in healing is that we are just not giving enough time in healing and not seeing what the human body is capable of.”

Attending therapy sessions is like a full-time job for Seubert.

In addition to traditional physical therapy she does hydro therapy, massage and chiropractic therapies, traction therapy, meditation, acupuncture and prolo injection therapy. Aside from chiropractic and traditional physical therapy sessions, all of the costs are out of pocket.

Amanda hopes to be able to continue her rigorous treatment schedule for as long as she can using the money she made from selling her Denver house.

Seubert has seen great physical and emotional gains since beginning treatment early last year. “Emotionally it has helped me having that feeling of accomplishment when I see the changes in my body I can say ‘I did that, I made that happen’ whereas before I always felt helpless to the whims of fate,” she says.

Doctor Aaron Nickamin injects a proliferative solution deep into Amanda’s joints, ligaments, and tendons in order to stimulate her body’s natural inflammatory response to heal damaged tissues.

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Amanda suffered a spinal cord injury during an ATV accident when she was nine-years-old. “What I think is so important about the combination of therapies is that they build off of each other,” says Seubert. “When I am doing PT on land I might not be able to isolate a certain muscle because it is so weak but when I do hydrotherapy the buoyancy of the water allows me to get much more precise and so I can focus on strengthening that weak muscle.”

Seubert’s goals include reaching a point where her strength and mobility have improved enough to where she does not need as much therapy to maintain and improve her health.

Seubert with her nephew Kayden Bertram. “I couldn’t have done this without my family. Having the opportunity to move back in with my parents so I don’t have to pay for room or board has allowed me to invest even more of my time and money on healing. My family is incredible, and their support and love have made me into who I am,” says Seubert.

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RSVP to phi@aspencore.org or 429-4306.

FREEDOM As a child, Nyibol Bior’s was forced to leave her home and walk hundreds of miles in search of safety due to civil war in Sudan. Bior will share her story at 6 p.m. at the Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.). Free; more info at gcpld.org.

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MONOTYPES Basalt Regional Library (14 Midland Ave.) offers you a chance to explore a simple form of printmaking from 1 to 3:30 p.m. — materials provided by registration required at hcondon@ basaltlibrary.org or 927-4311.

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Hear a 10-minute story each from 10 locals from From 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Way of Compassion 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Beaver Lake Lodge (201 E. Dharma Center (520 S. Third St.). Suggested Silver St., Marble). donation of $25; register at wocdc.org.

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Mugsy Fay kicks things off at 9 p.m. followed by Callin’ Old Souls at 11 p.m. at The Black Nugget (403 Main St.).

Thunder River Theatre (67 Promenade) presents the story of a Soviet diplomat and an MONDAY SEPT. 30 American negotiator who develop a friendship while navigating the intricacies of nuclear arms MAKE JAM reduction. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26-28, Oct. Learn how to make and preserve flavorful 3, 4 and 10-12 with a 2 p.m. matinee on Oct. 6. summer fruits from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carbondale Rec. Center (567 Colorado Ave.). Register in FRIDAY SEPT. 27 advance for $10.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY High Country RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) offers an AARP Driver Safety Class for drivers 50-plus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Glenwood CMC Center (1402 Blake Ave.). $15 fee for AARP members; $20 fee for non-members for the workbook and handouts. Register online at www.coloradomtn.edu.

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Interested volunteers ages 12-18 are invited to join Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.) at 4 p.m. to learn about how to help the library during the school year. For more information call, 970-963-2889.

TUESDAY OCT. 1

COMPACT CALL INFO Bookcliff, Mount Sopris & South Side conservation districts come together to let Colorado River consumptive water users know what to expect from 6 to 8:30 p.m. — RSVP at 404-3439 by Sept. 27.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2 DOCUMENTARY

Roaring Fork Schools host a free screening of “The Kids We Lose,� a 90-minute documentary about being or having a child or student with behavioral challenges at 5 p.m. at Carbondale POP UP & PARTY Middle School (180 Snowmass Ave.). A Q&A The Lifers Project by Matt Alberts showcases with author Dr. Ross Greene will follow. people who have dedicated their lives to their passions and the places that inspire them - like THURSDAY OCT. 3 The Way Home’s Chef Flip — beginning at noon at the restaurant (689 Main St.) followed STOP THE BLEED by a 5 to 9 p.m. end-of-the-season Argentine At 6 p.m., Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.) offers a presentation as well as Asado meal with live music. hands-on practice of direct pressure application, HARMONIES wound packing, and use of a tourniquet.

A Spiritual Center and Davi Nikent present a concert with Bob Sima and Shannon Plummer FURTHER OUT from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.). More info and tickets at davinikent.org. FRIDAY OCT. 4 FUNKY ROCK

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The Taylor Scott Band plays a free set from 6 to 8 The Roaring Fork and North Fork communities p.m. on Market Street in Basalt. meet on McClure Pass in defense of public lands with short and long hike options before FRI SEPT. 27 - SUN SEPT 29 the 5 p.m. event. More info and registration at wildernessworkshop.org.

FILMFEST The Crystal Theatre presents Aspen Filmfest films: “Picture of His Life� 7 p.m. Sept. 27; “Changing the Game� 5 p.m. and “Cracked Up� 7 p.m. Sept. 28; “The Times of Bill Cunningham�

4 p.m. and “Museum Town� 5:45 p.m. Sept 29.

FRI SEPT. 27 & SAT SEPT. 28 COMMUNITY OVEN

CULTURED CLAY The Carbondale Clay Center (135 Main St.) hosts contemporary Latin American ceramics — including works by Louise Deroualle, Diego Madero, Alan Madero, Paulina Suarez, and Camila Pereira — with a 6 to 8 p.m. opening.

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The queen, king and other royalty will be Bring toppings to share and make your own crowned at half time during the 6:30 p.m. home personal pizza with supplied dough, cheese and volleyball game at Roaring Fork High School sauce at 6 p.m. Friday, then come back with bread (2270 Highway 133). dough and toppings at 11 a.m. Saturday.

SATURDAY SEPT. 28 SUPERHERO RUN

SATURDAY OCT. 5 FUN RUN

Ross Montessori (109 Lewies Ln.) feeds you breakfast Take a 5K route around Crown Mountain Park at 7 a.m. before sending you on a 5K or mile loop and surrounding trails in a fundraiser for Court with prizes and plenty of community engagement.

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Independence Run and Hike hosts a weekly Group Run on Thursday nights. Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the store, 596 Highway 133 (in La Fontana Plaza) during Daylight Saving time and at 6 p.m. during the darker months for a 4-mile loop around Carbondale. All paces are welcome. Info: 704-0909

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Join friends and fellow readers to discuss great books at Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.) at 4 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month; call 963-2889 for this month’s selection.

BLUEGRASS JAM Bring the instrument of your choice or just your voice for a weekly jam session first and last Sundays at 6 p.m. at Steve’s Guitars (19 N. Fourth St.) and all other Sundays at the Glenwood Springs Brew Garden (115 Sixth St.) OPEN MIC Take the stage at Riverside Grill (181 Basalt Center Circle, Basalt) from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Food and drink specials. Free.

KARAOKE Stubbies Sports Bar (123 Emma Rd.) and Sandman bring you over 30,000 songs to choose from and a quality sound system to release your inner rockstar at 9 pm. every Thursday.

LET’S JUST DANCE Feel great, have fun and dance Tuesdays at The Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.). Catch a free lesson at 7 p.m., then from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. it’s open dancing with two-step, swing, waltz, line dance, salsa and more. No partner or experience necessary. $8/person; $14/couple. Questions? Call 970-366-6463 or email billypat4@gmail.com.

BACHATA Learn a Latin dance with Erik and Claudia Peña presenting weekly classes from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday at The Launchpad (76 S. Fourth St.). $10 drop-in fee; info at 963-8425.

Nicolette Toussaint painted a tribute to the fauna of the Rockies for display at the CMC ArtShare Gallery (815 Cooper Ave., Glenwood Springs.

FABRIC & BRONZE Carbondale Arts presents a new solo exhibition entitled “Transcultural Bonding In Clothing” by Etar and “Jack Brendlinger: Retrospective” at the Launchpad (76 S. Fourth St.).

SANSKRIT MANTRA Devika Gurung demonstrates how chant is about more than spirituality, but also breath and rhythm at 4:30 p.m. Sundays at The Launchpad (76 S. Fourth St.).

ROTARY The Carbondale Rotary Club meets at the Carbondale Fire Station (300 Meadowood Dr.) at 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays. The Mt. Sopris Rotary meets at White House Pizza (801 Main Ct.) at noon every Thursday.

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PING PONG Senior Matters (520 S. Third St. Suite 33) offers a table tennis club for adults from 4 to 6 p.m.

Tuesdays. Contact Marcel Kahhak at 963-5901 for more information.

WRITERS GROUP Wordsmiths of all experience and abilities gather at the Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.) at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of the month.

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HEALTH THROUGH NUTRITION Free opportunities include a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Greg Feinsinger about the science behind plant-based nutrition at 7 p.m. first Mondays free one-hour consultations for heart attack and other chronic illness prevention by appointment Monday mornings (379-5718) and a plant-based whole-foods potluck at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month — all at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.).

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Americorps partners with AMFS Four music educators are among five new ArtistYear AmeriCorps Fellows serving as teaching artists alongside music and art faculty at Title I schools in the Roaring Fork School District during the 2019–20 school year.

Three of the ArtistYear Fellows spent their summers taking private violin lessons with a 2019 Aspen Music Festival student who specializes in violin performance and string pedagogy for young students, while two studied collaborative piano with another 2019 AMFS student who specializes in choral/vocal collaboration. In addition to teaching full time in Roaring Fork Valley classrooms, the fellows will be part of the AMFS’s AfterWorks program for local schoolchildren, which provides in- and after-school music instruction in beginning strings, lead guitar and choral music with the Maroon Bel Canto Choir ensembles.

Registration opened Aug. 22 and is still under way, with programs starting Oct. 7, at AspenMusicFestival.com Eagle, GarCo seek board members Eagle County has openings on several community boards, including the Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission, which makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding land use within the Roaring Fork Valley, Missouri Heights and Frying Pan Road areas of unincorporated Eagle County and meets on the first and third Thursday of every month. Applications are due no later than Nov. 11 and can be submitted via email to christina.andrews@eaglecounty.us.

Meanwhile, Garfield County CSU Extension is looking for individuals to apply to represent their community. Citizens are appointed to the Advisory Committee by the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners and meet

three or four times per year on Friday mornings to help identify local needs as they relate to broader issues identified by state or national advisory groups and the Extension staff. Contact dwood@garfield-county.com for an application.

CMC trustees, expansion on ballot On the Nov. 5 election ballot, voters will see five seats up for election, two contested, for the Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees.

The following candidates submitted verified petitions by the deadline and reside within specified boundaries in one trustee district 2 (Roaring Fork School District RE-1 boundaries) – Mary Nelle Axelson and Marianne Virgili are running. This seat was vacated by Kathy Goudy, due to term limits. Also on the ballot will be the following language, which was approved by the CMC Board of Trustees at its Aug. 28 meeting: “Without increasing taxes to the current residents of the Colorado Mountain College District, shall the Colorado Mountain College District be enlarged to include property within the boundaries of Salida School District Number R32J?”

COGCC opens online tool The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) invites the public and all stakeholders to engage in its rulemakings by providing comment through its online portals, which opened today. As part of its implementation of SB 19-181, the COGCC is conducting rulemakings on four topics: alternative location analysis, cumulative impacts, flowline, and mission change (protecting public health, welfare, environment and wildlife), and is offering multiple ways for stakeholders and the public to engage and provide comments during this process. COGCC staff will review all comments submitted and they will be taken

into consideration while developing staff ’s recommendations during rulemaking. The public comments will be also available for COGCC’s Commissioners to review as well as to the public.

Visit colorado.gov/cogcc to learn more about the rulemaking schedule and comment on the online portals.

Bennet requests CORE hearing Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet sent a letter to Chairman Lisa Murkowski and Ranking Member Joe Manchin to request that the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hold a hearing on the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (“CORE”) Act. Bennet’s bill, which would protect approximately 400,000 acres of public land in Colorado and boost the state’s outdoor economy, was referred to the Committee following introduction in January. Since the bill’s introduction in January, the CORE Act has gained momentum and broad support from stakeholders across Colorado.

Companion legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Joe Neguse (D-CO) received a hearing in the House Committee Resources.

Colorado vies for Space Command Following the White House’s official announcement of the creation of U.S. Space Command, the entire Colorado Congressional Delegation and Governor Jared Polis sent a new letter to the U.S. Department of Defense reiterating their call for the headquarters to be reestablished in Colorado. In the letter to acting Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Donovan and Commander of U.S. Space Command General John W. Raymond, the leaders tout Colorado’s leading role in national security space, its robust aerospace industry, and its existing infrastructure as the ideal foundation on which to reestablish U.S. Space Command.

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‘Don’t Lose Local News’ campaign urges Kroger to keep weekly papers

By Sean Wood with Bob Andelman Editor and Publisher Magazine Local, independent journalism will get kicked to the curb in more than 20 markets later this month as the Kroger Co. removes free publications from all of its grocery stores nationwide.

The news has left a number of alternative weeklies scrambling to find new locations for their papers while trying to get Kroger and its brands to negotiate a resolution allowing for continued distribution at the hightraffic sites. The Cincinnati-based grocery giant has been relatively silent on the issue, stymying publishers who rely on the grocer for as much as 25 percent of their circulation.

“Our frustration is they will not return our calls,” said John Weiss, founder and chairman of the Colorado Springs Independent. “They won’t dialog with us.”

Kroger ended its contract with Tulsa, Oklahoma-based DistribuTech Media Solutions which handles the grocer’s free publication racks. Word then quickly spread among members of the Association of Alternative Newsmedia. At least 21 of the 99 member publications distribute through Kroger or its stores which include brands such as King Soopers and Fred Meyer.

According to an Aug. 26 email from DistribuTech, Kroger decided “the

racks are no longer driving customer engagement in stores.”

After repeated attempts to reach Kroger’s head of media relations Kristal Howard, Teresa Dickerson, a corporate affairs manager for Kroger’s Delta division, issued the following statement: “We are removing the DistribuTech racks because more publications continue to shift to digital formats, resulting in less [sic] customers using the products.”

Yet alt weekly readers — on paper — appear to be a potentially lucrative market according to figures provided by the Media Audit, a Houston-based audience and consumer research company. Media Audit provided consumer information for Washington, D.C., the Washington City Paper and Kroger’s Harris Teeter Neighborhood Food & Pharmacy.

According to Media Audit, only 26 percent of adults in Washington live in households with at least five people, while 48 percent of City Paper readers live in similar-sized households.

Also, 39 percent of City Paper adult readers live in dual income families, compared with 29 percent of Harris Teeter shoppers who live in dual income families. City Paper readers also spend 75 percent more time a day with newspapers than Harris Teeter shoppers—157 minutes versus 90 minutes respectively. Additionally, the average City Paper reader is 39 years

old, 10 years younger than the average adult shopper at Harris Teeter.

“At 39 years of age, the lucrative alternative reader has a lot more shopping years in them than the current Harris Teeter reader,” wrote Media Audit CEO Phil Beswick.

“You would think that Harris Teeter would want to attract more of those affluent family people who are picking up the City Paper than to force them to go elsewhere.”

Berl Schwartz, publisher of City Pulse in Lansing, Michigan, said, “All the attention to declining readership of local paid newspapers has made the public think that all print is dying and that’s not true. Our numbers at Kroger alone have gone from about 1,100 papers in 2012 to 3,100 papers a week.”

That represents more than 16 percent of City Pulse’s weekly circulation of 19,000.

In Memphis, Kroger represents about 20 percent of The Flyer’s circulation according to Contemporary Media CEO Anna Traverse. Traverse expects they can find other outlets to make up any lost distribution if Kroger follows through on its scheme, but that’s not her greatest concern.

“The more important question is what does this mean for Flyer readers and for Memphis?” she said. “We are not in a great position in terms of Memphians’ access to free news and information. Memphis is a city with a

lot of poverty, a lot of transportation challenges for some folks and having something that is free and available in the place where people shop for their families makes it so much easier for people who maybe don’t have Internet access. I can’t stress enough how much it worries me in terms of the news desert phenomenon we’re seeing throughout the country.”

Weiss and the Independent are spearheading a “Don’t Lose Local News” campaign that includes a “un-boycott” of Kroger’s King Soopers, which distributes the Independent. The paper published a cover story and editorial in the latest edition, urging readers to contact their

local stores through social media, via email, and through Kroger’s customer service number to ask the chain to keep distributing the Independent. The paper even printed a form for readers to fill out and turn in at their local King Soopers.

“King Soopers is going to learn how many of their customers really want to be able to pick up the Independent,” Weiss said.

“And it’s more than just picking up the Independent, it’s the concept we need to protect media.

Independent media needs support and this is one thing tangible that people can do. If they don’t see the light, they’ll feel the heat.”

The Sopris Sun received a notice that it will no longer be able to use the rack at City Market, and is actively seeking an alternative location nearby. Photo by Ylice Golden

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From Town Manager Jay Harrington's weekly report to trustees, staff and others. pruning. repair at Delaney Nature Park and phase one of a plan MEADOWWOOD DRIVE to provide 50 amp service to work began last week, with the power pedestals at the the contractor milling the Gateway RV Park . existing asphalt into the road base. Next, crews will shape GATEWAY RV PARK and compact the mixed continues to see heavy use, material to create a crown in with 99 percent of RV the road so that water drains sites booked and overflow to the curb and gutter. The required 43 percent of the AN OPEN HOUSE on final step will be paving the time. proposed amendments to the road with a new asphalt mat A VALVE ACTUATOR at town’s Energy Code takes three inches thick. the Roaring Fork water place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. RSVP to phi@ THE BIKE TRAIL along the treatment plant had a east side of Highway 133 problem, but is still under aspencore.org or 429-4306. from Weant Boulevard to warranty. The Nettle Creek SINGLE-HAULER TRASH the roundabout is receiving and Crystal Well water plants an overlay, and will be closed remain fully operational, the collection begins Oct. 1. accordingly.

Roaring Fork plant remains operational with reduced IT’S YOUR LAST CHANCE to vote for Art Around E M P L O Y M E N T production.

Town’s best in show. Visit OPPORTUNITIES include year-round A POLICE RECRUITMENT the Carbondale Public Art part-time, Comission’s Facebook page recreation assistants (call EXPO in Aurora was

by Sept. 29. The winning 510-1279) and climbing attended by Officer Kirkland and Lt. Wurtsmith, with sculptor will receive a $1,000 instructors (510-1214). another recruitment event bonus.

THE FARMERS MARKET slated for this week. Testing AQUATIC FACILITY are done for the season, and oral boards to replace MASTER PLAN bid though you can still get Sergeant Scott Wilhelm have taken place, with four packets are available at produce at Potato Day. applicants from within the carbondalerec.com and due SHEEPDOG TRIAL department.

Meanwhile, by 4 p.m. Sept. 27. borrowed bleachers were Executive Assistant Ramirez CUTTING BACK has begun returned to local parks. and Police Services Technician on some of the landscaping Crews are also working on Binshaban attended a two around town, with the Town irrigation patching in Bonnie day conference on sex offenses.

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From Sept. 13 through 19, Carbondale Police handled 203 calls for service, including 32 parking problems, 37 traffic issues, 10 pet calls and the following cases of note: FRIDAY Sept. 13 at 3:43 a.m. A traffic stop for driving on the left side of the road led to a DUI summons and a ride home for a 20-yearold man.

FRIDAY Sept. 13 at 10:04 a.m. Police responded to a report of domestic violence involving a gun and arrested a 35-year-old man for felony menacing, felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor harassment.

SATURDAY Sept. 14 at 2:03 a.m. A 31-yearold Carbondale man was among numerous arrests made in a child prostitution sting.

MONDAY Sept. 16 at 3:18 p.m. Officers interviewed several kids about an inappropriate photo that had reportedly been shown around.

THURSDAY Sept. 19 at 10:41 a.m. A high schooler was issued a summons for an alcohol violation.

Although someone put up caution tape where this truck went off the road up Thompson Creek, neither Carbondale Fire nor the Pitkin County Sherrif 's Office had any record of the incident.

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Town backs Glenwood on quarry, eyes economic forecast

By Will Grandbois Sopris Sun Staff It was a jam-packed agenda on Sept. 24, but even so the trustees got to go home early.

The action kicked off with the speedy approval of a liquor license transfer for Patina Bar and Grill, which is taking over the space formerly occupied by The Pig. That was swiftly followed by a request from the Glenwood Springs City Council for the Carbondale Board to join in opposition to the proposed expansion of the Rocky Mountain Resources limestone quarry near Transfer Trail — a step Rifle, Silt and Snowmass Village have already taken.

“It is a huge expansion, and we’re looking at a lot of impacts to Glenwood Springs,” Mayor Pro Tem Shelley Kaup said. “While we’re just a small city, together in the Roaring Fork Valley, we can have a strong voice.”

It wasn’t a hard sell, and trustees backed the motion unanimously.

Said Mayor Dan Richardson, “while I think it’s clearly a local issue for Glenwood, it has much broader implications.”

Similarly straightforward was a proposal to establish the second Monday of October (otherwise known as Columbus Day) as Indigenous Peoples Day, a step numerous other jurisdictions have already made. The move was championed by Rita Marsh and John Hoffmann.

“I think that just saying we appreciate their efforts for the past 15,000 years or so handing over a pristine environment,” Hoffmann said.

Both Richardson and Trustee Lani Kitching had minor edits to the wording, but they were resolved in time for the proclamation to be read the same night.

Most of the crowd cleared out as the discussion moved into water tap agreements

with the Four Bar Ranch — which also proved remarkably open and shut for such a longstanding issue.

“This is not an expansion of our service beyond what we’ve been doing since the 1960s,” explained Public Works Director Kevin Schorzman. “It just memorializes arrangements that have been made over those years but never really written down.”

The issue of whether to buy out the power purchase agreement for one of the Third Street Center’s solar arrays also attracted minimal public attention, but tied straight in to the longest agenda item: the budget.

While Finance Director Renee Gustine won’t present a draft to trustees until the next meeting, there were some decisions to be made on what kind of growth to expect next year. The 2019 budget, for instance, was based on a projected 3 percent increase in revenues, which has actually turned out to be closer to 4 or 5 percent.

“Every year we’ve forecasted really conservatively, revenues have come in higher, and we haven’t dipped into reserves as much as we thought,” Bohmfalk recounted.

The Board seemed keen to keep it that way, being far more comfortable with more revenue than expected rather than less. But with plenty of uncertainty in the market, that’s a fine line to walk.

“As you know, many of the financial institutions are expecting something of a downturn next year,” Gustine noted. “I think probably the 1.75 is a very sound number, possible 2 percent might be better.”

The biggest potential for positive growth is in increased taxation of internet sales at point of delivery. Right now, it’s optional, but as states eye laws to require it, many retailers may opt to stay ahead of the curve. While some municipalities believe they’ve already seen that

The Western Slope Pickleball Tournament took place not far from the new courts, with Drita Rosin & Josh Mondry leading the mixed 4.0+, Joel Karr and Josh Mondry the Men's 4.0+, Lorraine Elowe & Trevor Cannon the Mixed 3.5+, Jeff Dickinson & Grant Lindstrom the Men's 3.5+, Cilla Dickinson & Lorraine Elowe the Women's 3.5+, Rick Herrington & Terry Larson the Mixed 3.0+ David Wall & Don Waldron the Men's 3.0+ and Debbie Reardron & Joni Busby the Women's 3.0+. The Sept. 24 meeting also marked the official christening of the Young – Calaway Pickleball Courts Alpine Bank — with the latter denoted in signage by a logo on the second line. Trustee Marty Silverstein made a point of recognizing Jim Noyes, who organized the fundraising effort. He said. “No matter what it’s called, your name will forever be associated with getting this from a thought process to actual creation.”

Photo by Will Tempest increase and that it won’t reoccur, Trustee Marty Silverstein, who works for the postal service, suspected the real impact wouldn’t be apparent until December.

“I think it’s really going to be interesting to see what the actual numbers are year-over-year as we get into that holiday shopping period,” he said.

There’s also the matter of the new grocery

store building, which is slated to open sometime next fall. Due to the uncertain timeline, Town Manager Jay Harrington described the budget as “City Market neutral.”

The board seemed willing to bank on at least a 1 or 2 percent increase, with Heather Henry pointing out that even if another recession does hit, it may be a while before the effects begin to trickle down to Carbondale.

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John Charles McCaulley April 22, 1955 – Sept. 14, 2019 John Charles McCaulley, born on April 22, 1955 in Denver, CO to a proud father Wade B.McCaulley and mother Elizabeth (Betty) Ann McCaulley.

John is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years Rebecca (Becky) Taber McCaulley, and his dearest children Madison and Wade McCaulley.

He is also survived by five siblings: Patricia Tomes, David McCaulley, Cynthia McCaulley-Vaught, Dennis McCaulley, Katherine Businger. In addition to many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

John had a long and successful career as a firefighter, working his way up the ladder to become Assistant Fire Chief. At age 55, John retired from the fire department and began a new career with the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District that he held for the last nine years. He was devoted to his local community and could be found working on golf courses, with the ski resort, the Beaver Creek Rodeo,

and at the Eagle County Regional Airport.

John was passionate about the great outdoors and the Rocky Mountains.

He could often be found fly fishing, hiking, cross country skiing, camping with his family and friends, vacationing with his brother Dennis at Rockies training in Arizona or watching the Broncos practice in Denver.

John had a long lasting love with cooking. His food was always a family favorite at backyard BBQs, holiday parties, or at casual gatherings with friends and family.

He led a life well lived, filled with family, love and generosity. After a brief, hard battle with pancreatic cancer, John passed away peacefully on Sept. 14 in Vail, CO. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Please join his family and friends for a celebration of life on Sept. 28, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Eagle River Presbyterian Church, 455 Nottingham Ranch Rd., Avon, CO 81620.

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Although global warming is the most serious environmental problem facing the human race today, it’s important to be aware of the other environmental problems related to eating meat: Livestock uses about 30 percent of all land worldwide.

If the entire world cut out meat and dairy, global farmland would decrease by 75 percent, and the equivalent of the landmass of the U.S., China, E.U., and Australia combined would potentially go from farmland back to its natural state.

Land for meat production accounts for most of the deforestation in the world—for example 4/5ths of the deforestation in the Amazon is linked to raising cattle.

Antibiotics and hormones used in factory and some conventional farming get into us directly by eating meat, and indirectly via contamination of our water supply.

The water footprint of meat production is huge compared to that of plant production.

Manure and urine from cattle and pig feedlots seep into our rivers, our aquifers, and our water supplies.

Pesticides and other environmental toxins are stored in the muscle and fat of farm animals. If you eat meat you get 15 times and dairy 5.5 times the amount of these toxins compared to eating plants.

The bottom line is this: “Meat is heat,” as Dr. Michael Greger says. Avoid it for your health and that of the planet. In the 1950s the population of our planet hadn’t reached 2 billion, now it’s 7 billion, and in 2050 it’s projected to be 10 billion. The most efficient and environmentally friendly way to feed people is to eat at the bottom of the food chain by eating plants, instead of seafood and meat at the top of the food chain.

Greg Feinsinger, M.D. Center for Prevention and Treatment of Disease Through Nutrition

Today’s challenge Dear Editor: The marches and comments from Strike Friday’s worldwide celebrations remind us that that we all share a tender, vulnerable, and unstable planet. Each of us must accept responsibility for its care. I share with you a quote from Peggy Pond Church’s book, The House At Otowi Bridge.

Niels Bohr was one of the atomic scientists who worked at Los Alamos during World War II. In a letter to the United Nations in 1950, he issued this warning, which was set aside by the United Nations believing “the statesmen of the world were not yet ready

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to learn new ways of dealing with one another”.

Perhaps we are ready, today, to listen to his plea.

“An open world where each nation can assert itself solely to the extent to which it can contribute to the common culture and is able to help others with experience and resources must be the goal to be put before everything else….The development of technology has now reached a state where the facilities for communication have provided the means for making all mankind a cooperating unity…at the same time fatal consequences to civilization may ensue unless international divergences are considered as issues to be settled by consultation based on free access to all relevant information.”

Perhaps this is the challenge of today.

Dorothea Farris Crystal Valley

It takes a village Dear Editor: Thanks very much to Trina Ortega for her fine piece on the new Pickleball courts!

While lots of folks have and will continue to pitch in, this couldn’t be done without the financial support of our major sponsors: Alpine Bank The J Robert Young Foundation Jim & Laurie Noyes John & Chris Blair Pete & Sam Louras Rich & Holly Glasier Bob & Mary Schoofs Mike & Aida Paulin Umbrella Roofing High Tone Auto Body High Tone Automotive & Tire Anonymous (2) The Roaring Fork Pickleball Association and the entire community owe a debt of enormous gratitude to these folks. It truly could not have been done without them!

We’ve still got some miles to go before we sleep and there’s room for company.

Check out our website at roaringforkpickleball.org Val Snearly, President Roaring Fork Pickleball Association

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True Nature Healing Arts said goodbye to summer with an autumn equinox celebration on Sept. 22. In addition to a musical story time, sacred sound and cultivating calm events and a community fire ceremony, the day featured a mandala installation with Wesmeen Scamahorn. Flowers were donated by two area weddings, and the process of placing them proved particularly peaceful against the backdrop of soothing music, incense and the True Nature gardens. Photos by Will Grandbois

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Gypsum location accepts large steel quantites please see our Gypsum location by Costco Guaranteed best prices in the mountains!

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MASSAGE John Ackerman

Licensed Massage Therapist

970-379-0575

WINDSHIE REPAIR AUTO GLA REPLACEM WINDSHIELD

REPAIR & AUTO GLASS REPLACEMENT M

970-963-3891 970-963-3891

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Available

Locally Owned by David Zamansky

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500 Buggy Circle, Carbondale, C 500 Buggy Circle, Carbondale, CO

Way of Compassion Bicycle Project

• Donated bikes you can make your own!

• $10 per hour donation recommended • Learn to service own bicyle • Open to all ages

Hours of Operation at Third Street Center Sunday, 11 a.m - 5 p.m Thursday, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Volunteers needed September 29th for the Bicyle Re-homing Project

wocbikeproject.org THIS COMMUNITY AD SPACE DONATED BY COOL BRICK STUDIOS.

THE SOPRIS SUN • Carbondale’s weekly community connector • SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2, 2019 • 19