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While we're still waiting on extended hours thanks to last fall's mil levy override, there's no shortage of programming at the Carbondale Branch Library. Musical Storytime with Ms. Holly was a huge hit on Jan. 16 (photo by Sue Rollyson), and next month has an array of special offerings in addition to the regular lineup: a "Daisy Jones and the Six" book club on Feb. 4, a Valentine's Day escape room on Feb. 14 and a talk with 2019 Colorado Book Award Winner Dr. Andrew Gulliford on Feb. 29. And that's not even including all of Garfield County Libraries' other offerings — visit gcpld.org/ for the whole lineup.

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joined the Union Army at the age of 16. Afterwards, he moved west and served two terms as sheriff of Julesburg, Colorado, probably between 1870 and 1880.

The next thing we find is that in 1880 he is exploring the Schofield Pass area and awaits his wife, Julia and four children, who arrived by mail stage via Gunnison and Crested Butte.

Some reports say he had to dismantle their wagon and pack it in pieces on burros to complete the trip to where Marble now sits.

One child was riding in panniers on a burro that spooked and ran down the trail, but it was stopped by Wm. Woods, a miner who became known as one of Marble’s founders.

Mobley plotted some home sites and called it “Clarence.”

Wood plotted some adjacent sites and called it “Marble.” Eventually, they consolidated and the two remained as Marble. Marble was at the confluence of Carbonate Creek, which substantially flooded Marble in 1941, and Rock Creek, which was, apparently, unilaterally renamed Crystal River

By Jam Sopris

While having surveying done 41 years ago prior to building our home in the Crystal Valley, the surveyors showed us a map of the area from the 1880s.

It indicated a spot about 3/4 of a mile upriver from us labeled “Mobley’s Corral”.

This was new to us because the local name for that spot was, and still is, Janeway.

Some 30 years later, our daughter stumbled into a photo of a Mr. John Mobley in a textbook describing him as a resident of the Crystal River Valley.

As you can see, that photo is worth a thousand words. Several of his descendants are still in the area including his 92-yearold grandson Carl Mobley, of Silt, whom we recently interviewed.

Here are some highlights of John’s story: Born in Ohio in 1861, John lied about his age and

by the soon to be defunct Aspen and Western Railway in 1886. It wasn’t officially re-named Crystal River, however, until Nov. 22, 1901.

Within a year Mobley had the itch to move again and by 1881 had moved his family to the confluence of the Crystal River and Avalanche Creek where he established a small settlement — “Mobley’s Corral.” Here, he petitioned for a Post Office which was commissioned in August of 1887. By 1888 about 50 people had settled there.

This was too crowded for Mobley, so he sold out and hauled the family downvalley to a quieter spot near Carbondale, where he took to ranching. At this time, Carbondale had only about 20 families.

Sometime between 1897 and 1902 (different accounts are recorded) he got the itch to move again and sold the ranch, took the cash and bought 75 horses and over 100 head of cattle and headed, family and all, for Nevada. A bad winter stopped them about 25 miles northeast of Rangely along Wolf Creek, and, as John was getting a few

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There isn’t room here to tell about their encounters with Indians, but John’s grandson, Carl, informed us that both John and his son Chester learned to speak the Ute language. Different dates of his death are claimed: some say 1902, a

“family tree” account on the internet states 1906, and an account in the Rifle Tribune of 1980 states “sometime in the ‘20s.”

For a really funny story in his life that happened at the Hotel Colorado look up “Tubercular Gunfighter and a Real Pioneer” on the web.

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LETTERS Response to Aspen Journalism Dear Editor: In Elizabeth Stewart-Severy’s article, she implicates “unchecked herds of deer and elk” and drought as a cause in aspen tree decline in Colorado. But in Colorado, deer herds have decreased steadily since the 1800s and by half since 1983; elk are down 50 percent since the 1990s.

Population estimates for deer locally (D-13) were 15,396 in 1983 and 7,264 in 2018. Elk, without overgrazing aspen trees, peaked in the 1990s, and were estimated at 7,562 in 1999, decreasing to 4,235 in 2018. Also relevant is the number of calves born per 100 cows. Sixty seven calves were born per 100 cows in 1989, but only 30.7 in 2015.

The article suggests aspen decline could be mitigated by the reintroduction of wolves. But with almost no data, it makes sense to undertake scientific studies before making a decision to reintroduce wolves: identify aspen clones damaged by elk (if they exist), and study why mule deer have declined over the decades. Currently CPW is doing a 6 year study to understand the low cow/calf ratio in elk. How will wolves adapt to Colorado’s 5.5 million people, a serious recreational industry of biking, hiking, and motorized recreation Mike and Roberta McGowan recently visited New Jersey, known as the diner capital of the world, with over 600 diners. Here they are with the recent edition of the newspaper at the Medport Diner In Medford, just east of Philadelphia.

on every trail and track, and steady housing encroachment? Colorado has 5.5 million people compared to Wyoming with 1/2 million and Montana’s 1.5 million. If Colorado gains wolves, what will be lost?

In surveys, Coloradans value conserved lands. Ranches provide open space and quality of life for local communities and tourists. They provide critical winter habitat for deer and elk, and homes for songbirds, raptors, many small mammals, and predators like coyote, bear, and mountain lions. Wolves could have the consequence of ranchers selling land, replaced by sprawling housing developments, fragmented landscapes, and loss of diversity. Wolves may win at the ballot box, but Colorado will lose ranches and the rich vitality they provide.

Marj Perry Carbondale, CO

Flimflammery Dear Editor: Lies and treachery Make rule of law great again We’re better than this JM Jesse Glenwood Springs Continued on page 14

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Sculptures past to present

By James Steindler Sopris Sun Correspondent Throughout town, there are many sculptures standing proudly in parks or on various street corners. Each has special significance for at least one and perhaps hundreds of locals. Some of the figures have been in place for some time, others have come and gone.

Each year Carbondale Public Arts Commission (CPAC) accepts submissions from sculptors for the opportunity to have their work displayed for the year. In fact, the submission deadline for 2020 is just around the corner — Feb. 2.

Leslie Lindberg with Carbondale Public Works says, “we would love everybody to participate” and she hopes for lots of submissions from local artists. To submit a piece one would go to callforentry.org or visit the Town’s website.

If someone especially likes a piece they can purchase it from the artist and then donate it to the town. This way the sculpture would stay standing and not be replaced by a new one the upcoming year. The artist can also donate the sculpture to the town to keep it on permanent display. Then according to Lindgerb “CPAC would discuss the maintenance, the cost to keep it, where it would be located... before they vote on whether to accept it or not '' for permanent display.

Lindberg is currently in the process of taking inventory of the permanent fixtures in town. There are approximately 35 statues on that list. These range from Jamie Burns’ “Ernesto” — the bison on Highway 133 which was bought and donated to the town in 2015 — to Stephen Lock’s “Helping Hands” — located next to the Near New since 1991.

Even Lindberg is a little hazy on the origin story of the “Helping Hands” sculpture stating, “it’s kind of a grey area on how we got that…” The artist was left to fill in the blanks the best he could.

Lock came to Carbondale from England in 1986, “with a backpack and about 200 bucks.” He knew “immediately this was the place that I needed to be.” He began working with blacksmiths here, including Will Perry and John Hoffman, and established his first business, Blue Herring Forge, on Buggy Circle adjacent to both Perry’s and Hoffman’s blacksmithing businesses at the time. Today Lock runs Flying Dog Forge on Prince Creek Road.

Upon arrival to Carbondale, Lock was struck by the outgoing nature of the locals and their tendency to lend a helping hand to one another. Within a few years of his arrival he was asked to submit a model for a competition sponsored by Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities (CCAH), now known as Carbondale Arts. The

Since it was originally installed in 1991 (courtesy photo), "Helping Hands" has aged well, but Stephen Lock wouldn't mind touching it up (photo by James Steindler). winner of the competition was to be The plaque is not immediately the possibility of it being moved. commissioned to make their model a noticeable due to a town bench He added, “as long as it remains in full sized statue. blocking it from view.

Carbondale and is accessible that’ll Lock submitted his “Helping CPAC and Lock have been be fine.”

Hands” model and won the in touch regarding a “facelift”, as The town has increasingly competition. The sculpture was Lock puts it, of the sculpture. The supported artists over the years. designed as an ode to the generous refurbishment would likely require It’s a good thing too because there nature of this community which Lock a powder coating. Lindberg recalls has long been a creative spark in revered. The sculpture still stands in the one bid for powder coating the this town which continues to burn same place after nearly 30 years. sculpture being $1,200. brighter each passing year. Sculptors The plaque at the statue reads There is also some talk about such as Lock are encouraged “‘Helping Hands’ by Stephen Lock, relocating the statue. Lock says he to submit their entries for the Sponsored by CCAH May 1991.” loves where it is now but is open to upcoming annual display.

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SCUTTLEBUTT Be kinder Registration for all students entering kindergarten in the 202021 school year in Roaring Fork School District will occur from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 17.

Children must be five years old on or before Oct. 1, 2020 to enroll in kindergarten for next school year.

Full- and half-day kindergarten is offered at no cost to parents. District charter schools have a separate application process; visit tinyurl. com/yh827bam for information.

Catch information nights with Carbondale Community at 5 p.m. on Feb. 20 and Crystal River Elementary at 5:30 p.m. on April 2 and tours with CCS at 1 p.m.

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Don’t block the bus The Roaring Fork Transit Authority (RFTA) currently uses a local commercial parking lot in south Glenwood Springs to accommodate required breaks for bus drivers, but has been asked to end this practice. The City of Glenwood Springs has identified the northside of the Blake Gate as the only emergency parking spaces that would work for RFTA drivers and buses. Unfortunately, this will impact parking for residents in the area and individuals who use

Send your scuttlebutt to news@soprissun.com.

the RFTA bus service. The City will place “No Parking Signs” and barricades to shut down the street to local traffic on Jan. 17, with enforcement beginning the next day.

X marks the spot The City of Aspen and ESPN are encouraging area residents to be aware of and proactively plan for parking and transportation impacts associated with X Games 2020, which runs Jan. 23-26. Set up and takedown of the event will also create impacts. The Buttermilk Parking Lot will close on Jan. 19. The Brush Creek Park & Ride will remain open; should it fill, commuters will be notified by variable message signs and/or security staffing.

Motorists should be on the lookout for increased pedestrian activity at Owl Creek Road and Highway 82 as well as on Durant Street around the Rubey Park Transit Center.

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me is s sure e art, nable yline. By Will Grandbois Arts' Sopris Sun Staff oal to The economic gap between the richest ation Americans and the rest continues to grow, and the Roaring Fork Valley is a microcosm of that pattern.

That’s at least part of the picture painted by onfire a 2018 report by the Economic Policy Institute ut the recently dusted off by the Glenwood Springs ed in Post Independent. Titled “The new gilded m to age: Income inequality in the U.S. by state, ublic. metropolitan area, and county” (epi.org/files/ pdf/147963.pdf ), it tracks trends that coauthor has Mark Price doubts have changed in the interim. dded “Most of the metrics are continuing to itally show rising inequality,” he said. “Certainly in

the political campaigns, these issues are being discussed, but we’re probably a decade away from ay the kind of big change which would turn this trip ship around.”

Price is the first to acknowledge that the IRS clude: data the study draws from is more useful for big Hone brush strokes than hyper-local analysis. ogers The core comparison captured and considered 23); in the report is the mean income of the wealthiest fferty 1 percent and the mean income of the remaining Tom 99 percent. In 1973, the 1 percent earned 9.2 r and percent of all income in the United States. In tchie, 2015, that had grown to 21 percent — behind . 27); only 23.4 percent in 1928, right before the stock wkins market crash and the Great Depression. . 29). “What we are seeing is that there’s been a ay to tremendous amount of income growth at the top,” Price explained. “The economy is generating

a lot of growth, but it’s not broadly distributed.”

Nor is it evenly distributed geographically.

The study includes a list of the “metropolitan areas” in with the highest and lowest wage ratio. For that purpose, the entirety of Pitkin and Garfield counties is listed as “Glenwood Springs.” Despite the misnomer, it’s not an unreasonable economic unit as it includes both where people work and where they live — less sections of Eagle and Gunnison counties which so often prove problematic for cohesive data.

And, in fact, the top spot on the list is occupied by another resort-driven community: Jackson, Wyoming, where the top earners make 132 times the average for everyone else. Glenwood Springs ranks eighth with a ratio of 45, and Steamboat Springs also makes the top 25 with a ratio of 35.3.

Between the ski towns are a disproportionate number of Floridian cities and some of the larger metropolitan areas you’d expect, like New York, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

Being on the list isn’t necessarily a mark of shame, Price emphasized.

“This is really just telling you where the really high income earners tend to live,” he said. “It’s a good place to live, if you can make the economics of it work.”

The point is perhaps better illustrated by the opposite end of the spectrum.

Junction City, Kansas comes across as exceptionally egalitarian, but mostly because its wealthiest residents are averaging $257,831 in income. That’s compared to $2,968,276 in Pitkin and Garfield County — a figure that doesn’t

even include part-time residents who didn’t list the area as their primary residence for tax purposes.

And while some of that wealth ends up in the community, it’s unlikely to be proportional.

“These are not folks who are even capable of spending all of the income they earn wherever they live,” Price said. “I think bigness is really what drives the economic opportunity people enjoy in places like Manhattan or Los Angeles.”

He also cautioned against reading too much in to straight-up comparisons of income, which don’t capture the real cost of living or quality of life residents may see on the ground.

In his estimation, trying to tackle the issue on a local level (with a municipal minimum wage increase, for instance) would probably just push the ultra-wealthy elsewhere — although he did highlight housing as a fairly universal issue to address. Instead, Price said, “it’s a national conversation about what we’re going to do about this issue.”

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How FlyNutrition is elevating the standard for nutritional therapy.

By Kate Phillips Sopris Sun Correspondent You’re flipping through a favorite magazine when suddenly you come across it - “Solve all your nutritional issues TODAY with this one trick!”. You panic. Didn’t you already know everything? Isn’t your big race tomorrow?

Should you just “wing it” and try this one trick? Now what?

In a society plagued by diet-culture and misinformation, Kylee Van Horn, RDN offers a fresh and simplistic perspective to nutrition with her holistic and sustainable approach. A former Nutritional Health Coach at Natural Grocers, Van Horn recently branched out to start FlyNutrition, a Carbondale based nutritional counseling service.

“When people hear the word dietitian I think they get scared away because they think restrictions or diets,” Van Horn said. “Maybe they’ve had a bad experience in the past or from something they’ve read or seen — but I think that people need to see that not all dietitians are the same.”

For Van Horn, she believes her clients will find success when their plans reflect their lifestyles. Instead of hooking clients onto quick fix diet plans, Van Horn creates comprehensive nutritional packages built for longterm, sustainable success integrating Eastern and Western science.

“I think taking a holistic approach to nutrition is important,” Van Horn said. “I

look at stress levels and if we need to include yoga or meditation into plans. I also look at clients’ sleep schedules to make sure they are on a good routine because that impacts their goals as well. If not, we come up with that as a part of the plan.”

Since starting FlyNutrition, Van Horn has been able to appeal to a wide variety of clients with specialities that include sports nutrition, GI disorders, eating disorders, and weight management. Additionally, Van Horn works at the Valley View Cancer Center providing nutritional therapy for oncology patients.

“I work with any clients — sports nutrition or medical therapy nutrition,” Van Horn said.

“You can also use my services in a preventative way to improve your overall health, not just if you have a medical condition.”

Personalized nutritional care

At FlyNutrition, clients are able to choose a nutrition plan that works best for them. If a client has a sports-related goal — such as running the Four Pass Loop or competing in their first skimo race — Van Horn creates plans for everyday training and midcompetition fuel. Clients who are focused on medical nutrition — such as diabetes or weight loss — are able to jumpstart their routines with a one hour initial session and a 45 minute follow-up.

Van Horn emphasizes that each client is unique and there is no “one-size-fits-all” diet.

With personalized care, Van Horn is able to

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To save one life, Megan’s Law arrived

By Roberta McGowan Sopris Sun Staff

Little Megan Kanka was only seven years old when, in 1994, she was raped and murdered by a convicted sexual offender in the small community of Hamilton township in Mercer County, New Jersey.

"Every police officer I interviewed - in my office and at the trial - cried when recalling the details of finding Megan's lifeless body," said Kathy Flicker, part-time Valley resident and the Mercer County deputy first assistant prosecutor who tried f the case and won.

Megan's parents, Richard and Maureen, felt they needed ne or to do something major, so they ty to persevered. And out of this upon horrific tragedy came seeds for what would be called "Megan's u can Law".

“We “There was a tremendous that groundswell of support,” Flicker ler is noted. otes, The Kankas were grateful for will Flicker’s tenacious fight for justice for Megan. They nicknamed Horn her “the shark.” Flicker still has ients a shark-shaped cookie jar the erbal Kankas gave her that plays the y to Jaws’ theme every time it opens. ines, Flicker first heard about lient. Megan’s disappearance on a age 8Friday. The next day, after massive

searches for the child were still underway, the killer confessed.

The police had been questioning neighbors, three of whom were convicted sexual offenders living together.

Jesse Timmendequas, one of the men in the home, confessed to assaulting and strangling Megan, and on Saturday, 6 p.m., he led police to her brutalized body nearby. The other two offenders had rock solid alibis.

Timmendequas was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. However, in 2007, the New Jersey Legislature abolished the state penalty, and today he is alive and serving a life sentence without chance of parole..

No one in the neighborhood knew of the men’s past crimes.

However, someone else did and tipped off law enforcement.

Flicker recalled, "I promised Megan’s family I would provide them with any and all information before anyone else knew.”

Flicker, also head of the department’s homicide unit, attended the autopsy, as that was part of her job. At that time, Flicker had a young child — a boy.

Even though that made dealing with crime more difficult, she had learned over the years the importance of mentally separating herself from some crimes.

Federal statutes soon followed

the New Jersey legislation. Both laws require convicted sexual offenders to register with their local law enforcement. The law includes a list of named persons now to be accessible online..

As Maureen, Megan’s mom, stressed at the time, "If this law saves one life, it's worth doing."

The Kankas also established the Megan Kanka Foundation, with the “hope and dream that no other child anywhere will suffer the fate of Megan Kanka.”

Flicker, adjunct professor at Rutgers University Law School, served as the New Jersey Director of the Division of Criminal Justice from 2002 to 2004, the first woman to hold that position. She has also served in significant New Jersey state law enforcement positions.

In 2005, state legislators revised the Colorado Sex Offender Registry Law to balance the expectations of persons convicted of offenses involving unlawful sexual behavior and the public's need to protect themselves and their children from these persons. Go to citydata.com to find Carbondale’s list and that of other locations.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) maintains the website and evaluates the accuracy and integrity of all sexual offender registration records to ensure the data fulfills the minimum

Kathy Flicker, former New Jersey prosecutor, helped push Megan’s Law over the finish line. Courtesy photo requirements for all internet postings. The CBI updates the records hourly and posts to the page as soon as available.

Fast forward to 2020 The Carbondale list today includes three men. None of them has ever been arrested for any crime, according to Deputy Chief of Police Chris Wurtsmith.

"We monitor their activities closely," Wurtsmith reported, "We also do random checks at their homes."

He explained that approximately 20 sexual crimes occur each year in town. Plus, he said that Police Academy students are taught a great

deal about sexual abuse crimes..

He added, “The law is great.

The needs of the many may outweigh the needs of the few.”

Wurtsmith noted that the presiding trial judge determines the length of time a convicted offender must stay on the registry.

The Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (“SORNA” or “the Act”), states ”the convictions for which SORNA requires registration include convictions for sex offenses in any United States jurisdiction, including convictions for sex offenses under federal, military, state, territorial, or local law.

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“I have a strong background in supplements and herbalism,” Van Horn said. “I am happy to work with people who want to try alternative methods to compliment their health. If they want to work on their diets and also try turmeric or black cohosh, I know what those herbs do and the safety behind them which is important.”

Indian tribal court convictions for sex offenses are generally to be given the same effect as convictions by other United States jurisdictions.”

There are a few exceptions.

The CBI also has a tip line for citizens to report the possible location of a sex offender who has failed to register. Call the tip line at (303) 239-5732 or your local law enforcement agency to report this information. If an emergency exists, residents are asked to dial 911.

Locally, River Bridge Regional Center In Glenwood Springs works with child victims of sexual abuse and their families.

According to many experts, including River Bridge Executive Director Blythe Chapman, MA, LPC, "The registry should not be the main focus."

Mental Health Therapist Meghan Hurley came to that facility 15 years ago through the Garfield County Child Welfare Department.

She recently wrote, “Who’s the Boss of this Body?” which Amazon. com sells. She also created a podcast “Ten Tips Every Parent Should Know to Protect Your Child From Sexual Abuse," available at riverbridgerc.org and soundcloud. com at no cost.

Hurley hopes to have both translated into Spanish. The key to prevention, Hurley emphasized, is to tell children about this problem in specific non-scary terms. Hurley

Making nutritional therapy affordable More often than not, nutrition is often overlooked when assessing health and wellness. For some individuals, this is a direct result of high healthcare costs that make it difficult to justify extra spending for nutritional services. Fortunately, to mitigate this issue, Van Horn said that clients can budget for one session and still see positive results.

“I think a lot of people might worry that if they don’t get the package they won’t see any changes,” Van Horn said.

“Depending upon what they are using it for, I think they can get a lot of benefit from just one session. You then have the ability to choose a followup three months from now.”

Van Horn also stresses that nutritional therapy

is a pivotal aspect of one’s health journey and should be available for everyone, regardless of economic status. Currently, Van Horn accepts most insurance plans as well as Flexible Savings Accounts. Some clients, depending upon their plans, are eligible for three free preventive nutrition visits per year with no deductible or copay. For individuals with no insurance, Van Horn offers discounted services.

“I really want to serve people,” Van Horn said. “By getting the word out that people can take advantage of benefits they already pay into helps them get the preventive care they need.”

So breathe easy, friends of the valley and beyond.

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She added, "I found that many parents were totally misdirected and relying on the sex offender registry to protect their kids, and relying on ‘stranger danger’ as the best form of sexual abuse prevention," said Hurley said.

However, statistics show that this is not enough. Ninety percent of abused children reported the offender was a family member or a person in a position of trust.

Experts agreed that these crimes may be repeated when the offender has him or herself been abused as a child.

Moreover, innocent family and friends are often the last to know and are shocked by the revelation.

Recent research has revealed some glitches in the law. Flicker agreed that list juvenile offenders can be “more difficult to justify” unless an older juvenile commits an offense judged to be on an adult level.

According to recent national research from the United States Department of Justice, the majority of sex offenders reported negative consequences, such as exclusion from residence, threats and harassment, emotional harm to their families, social exclusion by neighbors and loss of employment.

Furthermore, according to many tier three offenders interviewed, these laws would not deter them from committing future sex offenses.

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By Will Grandbois Sopris Sun Staff

As the Colorado Press Association prepared to meet Jan. 17, a Colorado judicial branch committee had a scheduled — ironically closeddoor — meeting to consider a new rule on the sealing of criminal court records.

According to Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition Executive Director Jeffrey A. Roberts’ analysis of the draft, the Rules of t p for Criminal Procedure Committee hadn’t yet settled ut on how weighty an interest must be to justify keeping a court record from public view or allowing the public to see only a redacted copy: “compelling,” “significant,” “substantial” or “overriding.” It did say that a court order to limit public access should explain how making court records inaccessible would serve another interest that outweighs the public interest and establish that no less restrictive means are available to achieve that end. Again ironically, the motion and subsequent hearings on the subject would be closed to the public.

While I had initially second guessed my decision to join the CPA board and make the trip down to Denver for a legislative roundtable and reception, this put my doubts to bed. While The Sopris Sun rarely covers the state legislature directly, we are certainly impacted by the decisions it makes.

And contrary to my fellow board members’ fear that I might be surprised or even alarmed to hear that the CPA employees a pair of lobbyists, I’m glad that they’re in the state house advocating for a record retention standard or access to police scanners. I’m also pleased as punch that Colorado

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This isn’t stuff journalists usually talk about unless something is going wrong, which is another irony. We pride ourself in helping other industries share their process and then utterly neglect our own.

Did you know that I stop by the courthouse every so often to browse through civil cases for Carbondalian key words and check on certain criminal proceedings? That I tune in to an online scanner whenever I hear a bunch of sirens go by? Or that our “cop shop” section is curated in advance by the Carbondale Police Department (a system we hope to revisit with the new chief )?

A lot of that effort never makes it into print.

We tend to think that features on new restaurants actually have more bearing on your life than the minutiae of a drunk driving trial. But if there’s ever a case of corruption or a miscarriage of justice, it’s important that we be there.

Paul Lundeen — a former Washington Press Corps member and current State Senator for District 9 — gets it.

“I believe deeply in the three branches of government and in the fourth estate,” he told us during the roundtable. “Sometimes government doesn’t police itself… sunlight is a great disinfectant.”

Not only that, but our simple presence is (we hope) a deterrent to bad behavior.

Julie Gonzales of State Senate District 34 bemoaned the tendency to play to the camera on the floor. I should have suggested that she and

You wouldn't expect folks from The Colorado Independent (Susan Greene, left and Tina Griego, right) and Rio Blanco Herald Times (Niki Turner, center) to be hanging out together at the Denver Press Club, but journalistic collaboration is on the rise — out of necessity. Photo by Will Grandbois her colleagues imagine a better class of viewer who would prefer to see earnest discussion than bombastic debate.

I think it was Susan Greene of the Colorado Independent who pointed out that the “pack journalism” taking place at the capitol building is an increasing rarity. Those newspapers that haven’t closed have cut back. Several of my fellow attendees — Mike Wiggins of the Ouray County Plaindealer, Niki Turner of the Rio Blanco Herald Times and Chris Rourke of the Gunnison Country Times — represent the primary news outlet for their whole county.

Even in the Roaring Fork Valley, where we’re blessed with a wide array of monthly, weekly and daily publications as well as an array of broadcast outlets, we’re beginning to realize that it doesn’t make sense for all of us to cover the same story to the exclusion of others. One of the perks of being a nonprofit is the opportunity to push aside a natural

competitive inclination and look for opportunities to collaborate.

After all, as Greene pointed out, “we live in a state with far more professional propagandists than working journalists.” She meant public information officers and PR pros who mostly make my life easier by putting me in touch with sources or penning those stories that get a “staff report” credit rather than a byline. But sometimes their job is to obstruct and obfuscate our attempts to inform.

Journalism, it’s been said, is printing what someone else doesn’t want printed. Everything else is public relations.

By that definition, most of what we do is the latter. But it’s important that we’re ready and able to do the former when the occasion calls for it. And while our 501c3 status prohibits me from asking you to call your congressperson when issues of transparency are on the line, I can at least keep you informed about the process. After all, it’s my job.

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Zach Sashin teaches you how to help your health with essential oils during the winter season in a by-donation event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.).

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WEDNESDAY JAN. 29 NATURALIST NIGHTS

Explore how changes in watershed conditions immediately following a wildfire can result in increased erosion, flooding and debris flow potential beginning at 6 p.m. at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.).

FURTHER OUT

The New Year is the perfect time to reconnect to what matters and what drives you. Come to a living yoga plus intention THURSDAY JAN. 30 workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at True HEALING JOURNEY Nature (100 N. Third St.). Purchase $45 Release blocked energy, clear stuck emotions tickets at eventbrite.com and balance your mind, body and soul in a powerful, heart-opening experience.

FRIDAY JAN. 24 Practice gong and breathwork from 6 to 8 p.m. at True Nature (100 N. Third St.) $25 COMEDY DINNER tickets are available at eventbrite.com Celebrate National Belly Laugh Day with opener David Testerot and featured comedian Alan Goodwin from 6:30 to 9 FRIDAY JAN. 31 p.m. at The Homestead (303 River Valley Listen to the Corky & Randy Duo featuring a Ranch Dr.). $65 ticket price comes with a bluesy, rockin', swingin', funky, jazz violinist with a blues harmonica player, blues pianist buffet meal. and singer songwriter. Show runs from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Steve’s Guitars (19 N. Fourth FRI JAN. 24 - THU JAN. 30 St.). Call 963-3304 for details.

MOVIES

The Crystal Theatre (427 Main St.) presents “Knives Out” (PG-13) at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24-26 and 28-30; “Little Women” (PG, captioned) at 4:45 p.m. Jan. 24; “JoJo Rabbit” (PG-13) at 5 p.m. Jan. 25 and “Fantastic Fungi” (NR) at 5:40 p.m. Jan. 26.

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Dig the gritty and soulful vocals and guitar of James Speiser and the sultry and sophisticated saxophone of Pattie Melt of the Roots & Rhythm band. Enjoy blues, swing and New Orleans funk and soul.

Enjoy the show from 9:15 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. at the Black Nugget (403 Main St.).

BLUEGRASS JAM

The Landward Rogues return to the Black Bring the instrument of your choice or just Nugget (403 Main St.) from 9 p.m. ‘til the your voice for a weekly jam session first and last Sundays at 6 p.m. at Steve’s Guitars (19Delta wee hours of the morning.

N. Fourth St.) and all other Sundays at theanoth SHIFT OUT OF SCARCITY Glenwood Springs Brew Garden (115 Sixth cance On the first new moon of 2020 take a St.).

Canc journey using music, movement and the ROTARY tradition of shamanic journeying to connect MIN deeply with your source of inner wisdom. The Carbondale Rotary Club meets at the The Carbondale Fire Station (300 Meadowood Workshop includes group hypnotherapy, Stree Dr.) at 6:45 a.m.

Wednesdays. trance dance and ceremony and runs from sessio 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Third St. Center COMFORT IN TEXTILE do (520 S. Third St.). Tickets are $55 each. Go Enjoy the large scale sculpture exhibit by by Cont to davinikent.org for information, fiber artist Erica Green titled “A Moment 0163 Please” takes over the the Art Base (99 Midland Spur, Basalt) through Feb.13. Call RF I Lisa G 927-4123 for information. of ze ENTER DIMENSIONAL medi The Carbondale Clay Center (135 Main St.) at Ro showcases local favorites John Cohorst and and 1 Aspe Chris Erickson. upva HEALTH THROUGH NUTRITION

SUNDAY JAN. 26 WOMEN’S CIRCLE

Rachelle Anslyn of Dirt + Soul invites all who live and identify as women to gather and empower each other in a free event from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at True Nature (100 N. Third St.).

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ROOTS & RHYTHM

Feeding Giants returns to the Patina Bar ONGOING and Grille (1054 Highway 133) with a 6:30 SACRED MASCULINITY to 9:30 p.m. set.

A new experiential/ encounter group invites TRUU AUCTION men from all walks of life. Come to a safe The Two Rivers Unitarian Universalists place to explore the beauty and fear of offer a chance to bid on tropical getaways, the gender from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on fourth wine tastings, art lessons, murder mystery Wednesdays at the Third Street Center (520 parties and more from 5 to 8 p.m. at the S. Third St.). $10 suggested donation. Visit davinkent.org for information.

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A holistic guide to human flourishing with Rita Marsh runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.).Tuesday, Fee is by donation. Go to davinikent.org for information.

Free opportunities include a powerpoint MED presentation by Dr. Greg Feinsinger about Free the science behind plant-based nutrition at Laun 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month. Also 7:30 free one-hour consultations for heart attack Frida and other chronic illness prevention are DHA available by appointment Monday mornings by calling 379-5718. Also, come to a plant- The based whole-foods potluck at 6:30 p.m. holds on the fourth Monday of the month at the p.m. and Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.). a.m.

STORYTIME S. Th Young children (accompanied by an adult) SAN are invited for stories, songs and more beginning at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Devi Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris abou Ave.) — please use the side entrance to the and Laun Calaway Room.

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Rising Crane Training Center (768 Highway 133) offers free boxing and fitness classes for folks with Parkinson’s disease from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 274-8473 for information.

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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 four-mile loop around town.

All paces are welcome. Call 704-0909 for more information.

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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 with questions.

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Sunday, January 26

16th-century Unitarian theologian Michael Servetus was burned at the stake by another Protestant Reformer. Why? Over power and his daring to state the truth as he understood it, namely, that the Trinity was not Biblically based. At what costs do we speak the truth? Especially now in our current political climate.

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Greg Feinsinger, M.D. will show how to make healthy food choices on the first Saturday of every month at City Market in Carbondale and the fourth Saturday at City Market in Glenwood Springs. Free event; contact davinikent.com for information.

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GOVERNMENT BRIEFS Byars to challenge Martin Don't worry, The Sopris Sun is well aware that a former Carbondale trustee has set her sights on longtime Garfield County Commissioner John Martin's seat. Per our policy for the upcoming election season, once she schedules an event in the 81623 zip code, our readers can expect a full feature.

Of course, the same is true for Martin.

Info meeting slated for McClure trail The White River National Forest is hosting a public meeting about the proposed Redstone to McClure Pass Trail project from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Third Street Center. The meeting is aimed at providing information and soliciting comments on Pitkin County’s proposal to construct and maintain a natural surface, non-motorized, multi-use recreation trail from Redstone to the summit of McClure Pass.

The proposed trail would be located within the State Highway 133 right-ofway and along the historic Rock Creek Wagon Road and Old McClure Pass road.

The entire proposed trail is approximately seven miles in length, with approximately five miles on National Forest System (NFS) land. This project is aimed at improving trail connectivity between Redstone, nearby subdivisions, and McClure pass, and improving access for recreational use along Highway 133. The White River National Forest is planning to complete an Environmental Assessment for the project.

Visit fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56913 for more information.

GarCo Public Health takes over wastewater regulation Oversight of the on-site wastewater treatment system program (OWTS) transferred from the Garfield County Community Development Department to Garfield County Public Health as of Jan. 1, 2020. Historically known as septic systems, OWTS are designed to treat wastewater generated from houses and businesses that are not served by a centralized public sewer system.

Applications are available at garfield-county. com and, as temporary convenience, applications to install, alter or repair an OWTS can be obtained at Public Health Department offices, 2014 Blake Ave., Glenwood Springs, or through Garfield County Community Development, 108 Eighth St., Suite 401. During the transition, applicants may experience slight processing delays. For more information, call 945-6614.

CMC, Mountain Family among dental grant recipients Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation has announced that it will provide $3.5 million in funding over three years to 31 Colorado nonprofit organizations to support projects that advance oral health equity for Coloradans of all ages. This includes grants to two organizations serving Carbondale and Garfield County.

Colorado Mountain College Foundation was awarded $100,000 to create a dental hygiene degree pilot program within the CMC system.

Mountain Family Health Centers will receive $190,000 to expand the organization’s dental program into school-based health centers in Glenwood Springs, Basalt and Carbondale; provide greater support for dental staff; and integrate electronic dental and health records.

Educators back state fund for prof pay State Sen. Jessie Danielson has introduced Senate Bill 089, which creates a dedicated incentive fund for resources specifically allocated for educator pay. This fund would assist school districts in increasing their minimum educator salaries and wages, prioritizing districts with the highest need.

While Colorado’s economy is thriving, starting teacher pay here lags at 47th place in the nation. The 38,000 members of the Colorado Education Association stated in their State of Education report that pushing the legislature to find avenues to allocate more funding to public education is the main priority for Colorado educators during this legislative session.

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Bill to support recover, boost healthcare workforce More Coloradans need mental health or substance abuse services than ever, yet the workforce remains inadequate, only meeting 30 percentage of the need. House Bill 20-1139 will enhance the role of Peer Support Professionals in the state’s health care landscape.

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CALL FOR CARBONDALE BOARD OF TRUSTEE NOMINATIONS Regular Election Town of Carbondale

The Town of Carbondale will be holding a regular municipal election on April 7, 2020. Three Board of Trustee seats (all four-year terms) are up for election. Those wishing to run for Trustee may pick up Nomination Petitions beginning January 7, 2020 Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. from the town clerk, 511 Colorado Avenue.

Qualifications: All candidates must be a qualified elector of the Town, a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age, and must have resided in the Town of Carbondale for one consecutive year immediately prior to the date of the election.

Petitions must be returned to the town clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2020.

The Town of Carbondale is a non-partisan body of local government, therefore, there is no party affiliation designation.

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By Jeanne Souldern Sopris Sun Correspondent April 1 is Census Day. It is the date when the 2020 United States Census will count all people living in the United States, regardless of citizenship.

About 30 community members of the Aspen to Parachute Complete Count Committee (A2PCCC) met on Jan. 15 at the Third Street Center to discuss the next steps in the 2020 U.S. Census process. The committee members, comprised of representatives from local municipalities, nonprofits, and organizations, are tasked with spreading the word to their constituencies about the importance of getting a complete Census count.

The meeting, led by Bryan Alvarez-Terrazas, a program associate at Aspen Community Foundation, and Rachel Brenneman, owner of Manifest Communication, who is leading the public outreach for A2 PCCC, also featured the unveiling of the A2PCCC logo and website (a2pcensus2020.com/). The website, which went live this past Monday, includes a Spanish version, available from the website’s homepage. There is also basic Census 101 information and resources, including fact sheets, available in English and Spanish.

The 2020 Census will be the first time you can complete the Census online, which has raised the question of internet accessibility. Brenneman explains, “This is why the libraries in Pitkin, Garfield, and Eagle counties will be playing a big role in being a place for folks to fill out the Census.”

Another important Census date is March 12. Census invitation letters will be sent to each household by that date and will include a website address and code for you to complete the Census online and a telephone number for the Census Call Center if you wish to complete it by telephone.

One topic discussed at the Jan. 15 meeting was Census worker employment. Karen Crawford, Recruiting Assistant for the Northern Colorado Census Office, says the U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting for many different positions. Starting pay is $20.50 per hour, and if your position requires driving, you will be reimbursed at a rate of 58 cents per mile. Hours are flexible and can include days, evenings, and weekends. Pay is weekly, and you will receive paid training. Jobs will run from March through July 2020.

Crawford says, “Most people I have talked to have said their friends or they themselves have enjoyed the job.” She adds, “One of the questions

I have been asked is, “Do you have to be a citizen?” You do not; you do have to have a green card.”

Another question people frequently ask is: “Will I have to go door-to-door?” She answers, “If you are hired as a census taker, you will visit households that haven’t responded [by completing their Census]. You will receive paid training before you begin work. You do not go door-todoor, you only go to the homes that have not responded.”

Crawford also notes there are other types of work available that do not include going door-to-door.

Looking at how a complete Census count will help to inform decision-making better, Carbondale City Planner Janet Buck says, “When the 2020 data is released, we will get a new snapshot of our Town (and County) to see how we have grown and changed. This will, once again, provide a platform in the Town’s future planning efforts.”

Buck explains that, generally, federal funds allocated to both the State of Colorado and Garfield County have funding streams affected

by U.S. Census Bureau data. As Buck describes it, “This impacts the levels of service our residents receive. It should be noted that some state funding, such as the lottery dollars which the Town does receive, is calculated based

An incomplete U.S. Census count has a direct effect on federal funding for our community. Graphic courtesy of the Aspen to Parachute Complete Count Committee on the population count.” the white, non-Latino population Carbondale town officials use decreased by 17 percent, while the demographics generated by the Latino and other populations the U.S. Census Bureau data in experienced an 8 percent gain in long-range planning. Buck says population.” the 2010 Census data showed To find out more about how much Carbondale had grown working for the Cencus, email between 2000 and 2010. She Karen.a.crawford@2020census. adds, “Carbondale became more gov; to apply, visit 2020census.gov/ diverse between 2000-2010 as jobs or text jobs2020 to 313131.

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Jan. 17, 1950 - Jan. 15, 2020 Doug Davis died peacefully at home with his loving family on Wednesday, Jan. 15, two days short of his 70th birthday.

Born in Bakersfield, California, but a Coloradoan since the early 1970s and a Carbondale/Missouri Heights resident since the late 1970s, Doug was truly a Renaissance man who, from an early age, had a deep interest and expertise in an incredibly wide range of topics. He was a pioneer in the solar energy and computer industries. A self-described “modem cowboy,” Doug had a passion for technology, science and finding new techniques to make the world around him more energy efficient, more reliable and more purposeful.

Doug’s mind could barely contain the overflow of ideas, inventions and plans contained within (and to the chagrin of his wife, his home and workshops could barely contain the overflow either). He was a thinker, a maker, a builder, a mechanic, a webmaster, a ski patroller, a jewelry maker, a ham radio operator, a sailor, a musician, a windsurfer, a photographer and so very much more.

Chief among his passions, and a great and lasting pride in his life, was being a valued member of the Carbondale Fire Department as a firefighter and EMT for over 35 years. Some of Doug’s last words were to ask if he was still on the fire department. The answer was yes, he still was and always will be.

He was a lifelong learner who deeply loved the outdoors and deeply cared about the environment; he was always striving to reduce his carbon footprint on the world. He had a pragmatic mind but a big heart.

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Harry Moul Ritchie Jan. 9, 1930 – Jan. 14, 2020 For all of his interests and projects, nothing mattered more to Doug than his family. Some of his best times were spent on family road trip adventures to Mexico, camping in the desert, sailing on Ruedi Reservoir, manning the family raft down the Colorado River, building contraptions for his grandkids or simply playing Scrabble with his wife or daughter. He was a dedicated and involved father who enthusiastically supported his two daughters’ interests, goals and life choices.

He will be forever loved and missed by his family, including his wife Alice, daughters Adrienne and Nell, grandchildren Mariah and Tyler, sons-in-law Marc and Joe, brother Matt, sister-in-law Debbie, sister Laurie, brother-in-law Anton and mother, Carol.

Harry was born Jan. 9, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to Harry E. and Wanda B. (Moul) Ritchie.

A Santa Fe, New Mexico resident since retiring in 1995 from a distinguished career as a drama professor, Harry is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margaret H. (Elderfield); sons David (Therese) Ritchie and Stuart ( Julie) Ritchie; grandchildren Elizabeth and Zachary; several nieces and nephews around the country, and an ever loving cat of 18 years, Tidbit.

He was 90 years old and preceded in death by his parents Harry and Wanda Ritchie, of Cleveland, Ohio and a

LETTERS Don’t miss Gwyn’s Dear Editor: What a memorable and delicious week!

My wife and I enjoyed a special breakfast at their sit-down restaurant last week.

While there, we asked if they would provide a platter of their famous and delicious Apple Crisp dessert for Habitat for Humanity‘s 20th Anniversary "staff and volunteer appreciation" dinner... (that we held at our ReStore, where we do have plenty of tables and seats... lol).

Not only were they happy to oblige, but they pulled some magic to get the finished food transported down to the bottom of the mountain, so I could pick it up. All with numerous smiles and their trademark graciousness.

I encourage everyone who skis / boards to put eating at Gwyn's on their Winter of 2020 Bucket List — to enjoy and help celebrate what they have been doing for 40 years for our community in their final year. (If you have not seen it, check out the wonderful tribute articles in this this past Sunday's Aspen Sunday News and this Winter's LOCAL magazine.)

Thank you Gwyn's High Alpine Restaurant (Gwyn, George, Whitney and team) for that personal touch that has helped make our valley a more special place to live and to visit for 40 years.

Scott Gilbert Snowmass

Who says we should drive everywhere?

Dear Editor: I recently received an email encouraging folks to weigh in on the Penny Hot Springs Draft Management plan. Having given it some

brother Samuel, who died as an infant.

He is remembered and treasured by generations of students and professional colleagues and many friends and staff he shared the past 15 years with at The Montecito in Santa Fe. Per his wishes, a private family memorial and internment of his ashes will take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, your kind wishes, prayers and a happy thought about your favorite quote from Shakespeare are deeply appreciated.

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Continued from page 2 thought, but not yet participated, I took the opportunity to review the draft plan and share my thoughts by taking the survey. I haven’t visited Penny Hot Springs in years because invariably when I find myself in the area the pull-out is mobbed and consequently I found the springs and surroundings heavily degraded by heavy use.

It should be acknowledged that the issue here is facilitated by the ease of automobile access. In fact, the Draft Management Plan focused on facilitating automobile access through improved parking, highway changes such as removing the adjacent passing zone and even providing additional parking for climbers. I was surprised that there was no mention of anyone else who might be traversing the corridor on foot or bicycle.

Easy automotive access is the culprit for the degradation of the hot springs. Perhaps the solution is to do away with on-site automotive access altogether and build a pathway to allow folks to arrive on foot or bicycle. The Draft Plan mentions the possibility of purchasing adjacent property, perhaps providing an opportunity for nearby off-site parking. This could ensure the springs and sensitive surroundings would be protected from the continual onslaught of drive-through recreation. I bet the bighorn sheep would think this a more amenable solution, and at the same time provide an opportunity for the sensitive riparian zone to recover and sustain the special characteristics that draw people to the springs in the first place.

We all find ourselves driving and benefitting from cars, but who says we need to be able to drive them to every special place we want to go?

If a safe and enjoyable pathway was available

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people would invest the effort and enjoy the journey and destination that much more. It is not a pathway that threatens the springs, the wildlife, or the corridor at large, but rather the habits and misplaced assumption that we should be able to live and drive anywhere we wish.

Darryl Fuller Carbondale

Front Range votes wolf Dear Editor: After a vigorous preliminary debate, wolf reintroduction is on the ballot in Colorado. I’m of two minds on the issue. I’m all for diversity in wildlife, just as I am for human beings. We need balance.

On the other hand, I’ve witnessed the losses ranchers can experience first-hand. I spent a summer in the high country in Idaho tending a herd. I saw six calves taken by wolves. Some of the calves were the product of expensive artificial inseminations.

Arguments by hunters against reintroduction are bogus. Study after study has shown predation makes the deer and elk herds healthier. These predator hunts by Parks and Wildlife to increase deer and elk numbers have been proven to be fruitless in other states.

What concerns me is the vote’s not fair. The vast majority of the voters in Colorado reside in the big cities on the Front Range. That’s how the state turned from purple to blue in 2018.

By and large, the people on the Front Range couldn't care less about cattle losses. A good number of them are vegan anyway. They would like to see some wolves when they visit the mountains.

Somehow, the ranchers should get more than one vote on this issue.

Fred Malo, Jr. Carbondale

Kids love birds

Dear Editor: Want to know one of the Valley’s truly best kept secrets?

Want to ensure that the future of conservation will be alive and viable?

Your local chapter of the National Audubon Society is sending local kids from ages 13 through 18 to an all-paid, week-long Colorado Nature/ Birding camp. Groups organized by age will hike in the alpine tundra and lower grassland prairies and participate in other activities.

Roaring Fork Audubon has sent four locals to attend these camps in the last two years.

Here are some of their comments.

Full “This is a great example of how amazing Ho nature is to be in.”

(9 “My favorite memory is canoeing.”

“Every day was a new experience.”

“I want to go back and experience it again.”

“I learned about jobs in conservation and how to work to conserve anything in the natural world. Everyone in my group came away feeling empowered to do their best to conserve the birds.

We were inspired to keep learning and keep being curious.”

To apply, visit roaringforkaudubon.org and select the application button.

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OUT & ABOUT It was a fairly quiet weekend in Carbondale, but Carbondalians found plenty of ways to get involved elsewhere in the Valley.

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The property is located at 1328, 1330 and 1332 Barber Drive (Lot 1, Resubdivision of Block 25, Crystal Village PUD Multifamily Area, Amended Filing No. 6 Phase 1). The applicant is Pat Wanner. The owners are Richard and Alice Wanzek.

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