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Volume 9, Number 48 | January 4, 2018

Zombies Skating

out on the town

into 2018

While the downtown rink is still pending, folks like Katie Workman with her kids — Nolan, 4 and Addisyn, 8 month; not pictured but present Sherman, 7 — have already been out on the ice at the Gus Darien Arena on Catherine Store Road. If you don’t have gear, never fear!

A horde of zombies turned out for the annual pub crawl around downtown Carbondale the evening of Oct. 21. Diners lucky enough to be in Town You can rent skates at the Carbondale for the popular eatery’s last supper were grateful not only because they were able to enjoy one more dinner before the restaurant closed, Rec. Center. It’s just one of many new but also because they were safe from the insatiable thirst of creepy creatures like Kelly Hedrick. things you could try as part of your New Year’s Photo by Jane Bachrach resolution — check out the rest of the paper for a sampling of other options. Photo by Jane Bachrach

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Of wolves and sheep

A former wildlife officer’s perspective on the Crystal Trail

By John Seidel The natural grandeur of this beautiful valley will thrill visitors no matBy Jeannie Perry Retired DOW Biologist and ter what side the trail is placed on. ormer Roaring Journal columnist.

2018.

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-Bob Perry.

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Just build it to no more than 500 words via email ocus of the users. The same could be said of the Crystal Valley Trail. along the existing road. Itatwill be safe and very enjoyable for its users. news@soprissun.com or 250 words via snail mail at P.O. Box 399, Carbondale CO 81623. Letters exceeding that length may be returned for revision or submission as a guest column; please include your name, he Sopris Sun welcomes your letters, limited to no more than 500 words via email at news@soprissun.com or 250information. words via snail at town, and contact Themail dead.O. Box 399, Carbondale CO 81623. Letters exceeding that length may be returned for revision or for submission as a please line submission is guest noon column; on Monday.

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Save the aesthetics of the Crystal River Valley

most un-urban place.

Less invasive options include widening the highway shoulders by a few feet where feasible only, and beginning the trail at the top of McClure Pass bypassing the costly and invasive construction within the valley.

No trail should also be an option.

Like Robert Moses the builder of bridges and highways found, if you build it they will come.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Jacqueline Dearborn Marble

Dear Editor: I’m deeply concerned about the Open Space and Trails proposed trail through the Crystal River Valley. It has been my home or thirty years and I still thrill at its beauty as I drive Highway 133. I, as do many, love o hike and bike and find no shortage of hese opportunities now. I have studied the plans, both A and B. I find no good reason o embark upon a decades-long costly project that will produce endless traffic delays, ntroduce signs, guardrails, pullouts, and None of the above on Crystal Trail even bridges required by Plan A or B. Either Dear Editor: plan will destroy the natural vegetation, alter Pitco OST has been soliciting opinion for Patwildlife Binghamareas, and Julie basked inmonths The Sun while a bicyclealignment trip through critical andKennedy cross private about theon preferred of the Croatia (specifically pictured is the island of Bracbike — no word onCrystal whether they property.

Further, either plan will ultimately proposed path in the Valley. to bike water) last year. photo esultlearned in bringing anon urban project into Courtesy a This process is skewed and fatally flawed.

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Come to the COGCC

Governments know that if they control the Dear Editor: dialogue, they control the issues. Nowhere in The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservathe opinion gathering process has there been tion Commission will meet Jan. 29 for an option for residents to oppose any addiapproval hearings for Ursa Resources’ tional path. Wildlife is also not given an opplanned wastewater injection well right tion for “none of the above”— evidently they inside the Battlement Mesa PUD. To no don’t speak English or have online access. one’s surprise, they’ve already received OST has conveniently deflected attention permission from the Garfield Co. Board away from the “none of the above” option of County Commissioners after hearings to focus attention on where a path should and public input in November, but they go — like its existence is a foregone conclustill need the COGCC’s okay. sion — and has garnered opinion in a In September, University of Colorado skewed process to gain an answer they want, scientists published a study demonstrating just as Delia Malone and others contend. strong evidence of injection wells I initially favored a path that did causing not enincreased incidence of earthquakes in the croach on three ancient wintering grounds Raton Basin area along the Colorado/ for elk. I have owned a Carbondale busiNewfor Mexico border.

The there paper17reports ness 12 years and lived years the pressure generated by these wells is LETTERS page 14 LETTERS page 15

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Each of Carbondale’s gyms provides something a little different. If Sopris Crossfit doesn’t quite fit your style, somewhere else probably will. Courtesy photo

A post-holiday guide to some Carbondale gyms

By Kate Phillips Special to The Sopris Sun Another year has come and gone. The family has traveled home and the holidays feel like a distant memory.

However, left behind is the mountain of cookies, fudge, pies, and more taunting you in the kitchen. With a guilty grin you give into the temptation and pile the treats high onto a plate and onto the couch.

At some point, between bites of sugary rugelach and jam-filled Linzer-Tortes, you think: “My God! What have I become?!”. Well folks, add in some newborn spitup, and you have an exclusive look at my Tuesday night.

As the holiday season comes to a close I’m sure many of you, quite like myself, are itching to get back into shape. Fortunately the opportunity for athletic endeavors are endless in our valley. An early morning Sunlight skin followed by a Mushroom Rock run is considered a low-key day for many athletes.

But what if you do not consider yourself an outdoor recreationist (*collective gasp*), or maybe you are bored with your normal exercise regimen? As luck would have it, Carbondale has a multitude of gyms that locals can choose from. I’ve taken the time to connect with some of these gyms to help you Resolution Athletes find the perfect match.

Sopris CrossFit If you are looking for a gym with a hands-on coaching and a great community, then CrossFit (956 Highway 133) might be the best fit for you. At Sopris CrossFit members and coaches work together to become holistic athletes. By following an exercise program designed for “general physical preparedness” athletes have workouts tailored to their lives outside of the gym.

Long time coach Ray Cooney explained that coaches are well aware of their athletes’ needs and continually check in before workouts. Additionally, each athlete is unique and “workouts are constantly varied with increasing intensity in order to reduce stagnancy for the athlete” according to Cooney.

Cooney believes that the biggest draw of Sopris CrossFit is the “community [and its] commitment to excellence”.

Member and avid athlete Kirsten Rebekah states, “So-

pris CrossFit challenges you to be a better person everyday, and the community becomes your family. Everyone encourages each other and is there to lend a helping hand inside and outside of the gym.”

With all of this positive energy, it is no surprise that members keep coming back for more!

Core Gym Athletes looking to be a bit more independent and get out of the crowded gyms, but still have a “family feel” during workouts might want to check out Core (1117 Village Rd.) Owners Cory Rose and Sam Goff boast the only 24 hour gym in Carbondale, a huge perk for athletes with erratic schedules. Athletes also enjoy a wide range of strength and conditioning equipment that compliments multiple workout programs. Rose and Goff believe that with so many schools of thought regarding exercise science, variety is key for the self-motivated athlete.

At Core Gym athletes can expect to have a “safe and open” place to workout. Rose states, “It can be intimidating [to walk] into a new gym, women especially. We want to create a space where everyone feels welcome [and there is] no judgment.”

Goff adds that Core Gym is “an easy place to workout” and offers plenty of opportunity for athletes to learn and grow from each other.

Athletes are often sharing ideas and cheering each other on during workouts. Goff emphasized that since the gym is smaller than most, members get to know each other really well and often “hang out” after workouts. New members are always welcome and receive one free session.

Ripple Effect Training Center For a unique workout experience that integrates the mind, body, and spirit connection, athletes can sign up for a private or group training session at the Ripple (580 Main St.).

Built with the mountain athlete in mind, Founder Carolyn Parker has created a program that focuses on movement and balance.

Parker explained that many athletes walk in without ever realizing how their bodies move. To bring awareness to this reality, athletes are given systematic workouts

that incorporate proper form and gentle enhancement.

Athlete Megan Noonan states, “The workouts are tough, but within reason. [The trainers] really focus on proper form and they demonstrate every exercise we do before we do it [...] since joining Ripple Effect my running has improved so much. I am stronger all over.”

At Ripple Effect, an intimate community has been built where everyone is “treated with love, kindness, and respect” according to Parker. Athletes are challenged, but are not pressured to perform at any level they are not ready to.

Carbondale Recreation and Community Center If you have made it this far into our analysis of Carbondale’s gym and still haven’t found “your gym”, then maybe the answer lies at the Carbondale Rec. Center (CRCC), (567 Colorado Ave.). At CRCC athletes are able to create versatile workouts utilizing the gym’s strength and conditioning equipment, studio space, climbing wall, and experienced trainers..

One of the biggest attractions at CRCC are the family friendly programs offered at affordable rates. Starting from preschool, families can sign up for classes such as cycling, rock climbing, yoga, and Taekwondo.

Patrice Fuller, owner of Carbondale Beer Works and long time athlete, has been a regular participant of the Summit Conditioning class.

“I love how it’s different every time and it’s challenging. I love the people I have met and … definitely get inspiration from others. … It is definitely a mental boost.”

Athletes can also expect to work with expert trainers who are passionate about helping their athletes achieve their goals.

Certified AMGA guide and CRCC instructor Sarah MacGregor believes, “Teaching indoors is the perfect way to connect with my community by affordably sharing what I love [...] In a lesson with me you can expect to gain knowledge on injury prevention and performance enhancement [...] More than anything though, you can expect to laugh and look good, since looking good is rule number one of rock climbing!”

Hopefully by now you are inspired and ready to get back into shape. I know I will be supporting one of these local gyms in the near future — as soon as I finish this last piece of pie.

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The write stuff Sopris Sun Board Treasurer Barbara Dills has been chosen as a finalist in the Tucson Festival of Books Literary Awards competition. Although she wasn’t one of the three cash award winners, being recognized out of 620 submissions is a great honor and comes with the opportunity to participate in the Tucson Festival of Books Masters Workshop in March. We think she should be very proud and hope she’ll share some of her experiences there.

A Carbondale export The Marble Bar has a new tasting room in downtown Aspen at the Hyatt Residence Club Grand. It’s already open from 3 p.m. daily, with a 4 to 7 p.m. grand opening on Jan. 6. Enjoy cocktails, live music from the Crowlin’ Ferlies, Slow Groovin’ BBQ and Sweet Coloradough.

You’re appreciated On Jan. 5, Sunlight Mountain Resort celebrates its 33rd Annual Skier Appreciation Day, with $20 lift tickets across the board. This year’s event features a Super Hero/Super Villain Costume contest for a chance to win a 2018/19 season pass. There’s also free donuts from Sweet Coloradough for the first 50 people at the Tercero chairlift, music by D.J. Merlin starting at 2 p.m. and a prize giveaway. All proceeds benefit the United Way – Battlement to the Bells.

Fantastic beasts Light up Carbondale took place on December’s First Friday but we noticed that Frosty here lit up in Carbondale a few times during the holidays.

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The Art Base’s afterschool art club gives students in grades 1-6 a chance to create sculptures, paintings, drawings, and mixed media artwork based on a monthly theme. This month, it’s dragons and unicorns! The instructor will meet the participants at the Basalt Elementary School flagpole immediately following school and

pick up will be at the Art Base (99 Midland Spur, Basalt).

It’s $60 for members and $75 for non-members.

Down to a science Fledgling organization STEMLab Carbondale is expanding this year, with weekly classes on Sundays at 2:30 p.m. for tots and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for older kids.

For $30 per class or $100 for 4 ($20 / $70 for tots) explore burning questions like “Why do eggs turn white when cooked?”, “How much baking soda does it take to explode stuff?”, “How do you solve a Rubix cube?” or “Where’s my spleen, anyway?” There’s even a rumor of an opportunity for grown ups in the near future. For more information, call (901) 647-3790.

Model behavior Carbondale Arts is seeking enthusiastic and creative community members, ages 18 to 80+, to participate in the annual Green is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza. Auditions will take place Sunday, Jan. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Open Studio at The Launchpad in Carbondale. Model numbers will be capped at around 45, with availability on Sundays and Wednesdays beginning Jan. 24 a must. This year’s theme is Super.natural! More info at amy@carbondalearts.com.

They say it’s your birthday Folks celebrating another year of life this week include: Bob Albright, Paul Nieslanik, Skip Bell, Brad Palmer, Melinda Schultz and Rick Herrington (Jan. 4); JP Bauer (Jan. 5); Peter Lamort and Taylor Faczak (Jan. 6); Stephen Paul (Jan. 8); Kay Jacobson, Jim Mitton, Anne Hillmuth and Rick Holt (Jan. 9); Lorraine Escue, Ron Razzore, Mary Finley, Nancy Vories and Jake Strack Loertscher (Jan. 10).

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As Luckett would have it

By Megan Tackett Sopris Sun Staff It has a 15-million person following in 180 countries.

And in many ways thanks to William Luckett, a junior at Roaring Fork High School, Carbondale is quickly adding to the Zumba fever.

The 17-year-old is no stranger to movement — he studies ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary dance — so when he fell in love with Zumba, it wasn’t surprising. He realized he wanted more than just participate: he wanted to teach.

“I’ve never had more fun in my entire life. I felt so energetic after, and I was like, I have to know more,” Luckett said. “And I went online and found out I can become a teacher.” A full-day certification course was offered in Denver last August, which he completed successfully.

Now, he spends his Sunday mornings teaching the 10 a.m. class at the Recreation Center with his mentor, Andrea Orrego and Wednesday afternoons leading the afterschool Zumba club at Roaring Fork High.

“I teach one half and [Orrego] teaches the other half of the class, and it’s so fun,,” Luckett said of the Rec Center Zumba. “I’m learning how to really be in a group of people, and it’s a great workout for me as well.”

While the Zumba club schedule can be a little tricker — sometimes about a dozen students show up for the class, and other times nobody is able to make it — Luckett has definitely spearheaded a culture of Zumba appreciation at the school. Spanish classes sometimes take Zumba breaks. Once, Luckett was invited to teach a Zumba class to a staff meeting. “I got to do zumba with 80 teachers,” ZUMBA page 13

High schooler William Luckett now works side by side with his mentor, Andrea Orrego, to teach Zumba lessons in Carbondale. Photo by Jane Bachrach

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BOARD OF TRUSTEE

NOMINATIONS Regular Election Town of Carbondale

The Town of Carbondale will be holding a regular municipal election on April 3, 2018. The Mayor’s seat (four-year term) and four Board of Trustee seats (three four-year terms and one two-year term) are up for election. Those wishing to run for Mayor or Trustee may pick up Nomination Petitions beginning January 2, 2018 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 22, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

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

For more information contact the Town Clerk Cathy Derby at 510-1206 or cderby@carbondaleco.net.

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Into a bit of a pickle(ball)

By Debbie Bruell Sopris Sun Correspondent I’d been wanting to try my hand (or foot?) at pickleball since I first heard mention of the sport a few years ago.

I had no idea how it was played, but with a name like “pickleball,” I assumed it would emphasize fun over finesse, trial and error over technique, recreation over rules, and community over competition. In short — as anyone who has ever attempted to play soccer or tennis with me would attest — my kind of sport.

I began learning about pickleball, as we do most things these days, by Googling it. Apparently, it’s often played on tennis courts (using modified boundary lines), which means it can be played indoors or outdoors. Each person uses a large, wooden paddle to hit the ball (which is similar to a wiffle ball) over the net. It can be played with two, three or four players, although the Carbondale Rec. Center typically sets up drop-in games of doubles.

I also learned that pickleball was invented in the mid1960s as a children’s backyard game, and is now quickly growing in popularity among players of all ages. Case in point: Carbondale Middle School added it to their P.E. curriculum a few years ago.

My foray into actually playing pickleball a couple weeks ago began as I expected: everyone in the gym was warm and welcoming, eager to teach me how to play, and happy to be my partner. But their friendly veneer was deceptive; they take their sport very seriously!

After a short, practice volley and an explanation of how the game works, we jumped right in. My brain was completely taxed with trying to remember all the rules and the scoring process, not to mention the fundamental principle of keeping my eye on the ball. My opponents sent the ball sailing swiftly out of my reach when I

stood too far to one side of the court, then slammed it at my feet when I stood too far back. As happy as everyone there seemed to be to have a pickleball newbie join them that Saturday morning, they were equally happy to outwit me, take advantage of my un-strategic moves, and score points against me and my partner.

But one thing I predicted about trying my hand at pickleball was right on: it was very fun! Although the competition was serious, it was brief. When I made a bad move and an opponent scored against me, they would then patiently provide me with some helpful hints about how to not leave myself so vulnerable the next time. Each game was short, lasting only to 11 points. The four players then clicked their paddles with a round of “Good game,” partners were switched, and everyone cheered on and complemented other players (or just chatted) until another court became available.

Maybe it’s because I was playing with Carbondalians, but the sense of competition among the players never trumped their sense of civility or courteousness. No one laughed at me when I inadvertently screamed as a back-spinning ball whizzed past me. No one mentioned that I looked more like I was attempting ballet than a paddle sport (which I didn’t realize until I saw Jane’s photos). No one seemed to mind having to repeat the same rules to me over and over since they didn’t seem to be sticking in my brain. And no one hesitated to be my partner.

If you’ve ever considered taking up pickleball, I’d highly recommend it. It’s equal parts fun and furious, recreational and riveting. There’s opportunity to develop advanced techniques and strategies, but you can also jump right in without any previous experience. You’ll find the support you need to get started and camaraderie with a lively group of kind (yet competitive!) community members.

Next Steps In the spirit of embracing something new, Terri Ritchie decided to try meditation. Laura Bartel’s Executive Director of The Mindful Life Program guided her through a session. Class offerings at mindfullifeprogram.org. Photo by Jane Bachrach

What: Drop-in Pickleball When: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-8 a.m. / 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Saturdays 8-11 a.m.

Where: Carbondale Rec. Center (567 Colorado Ave.) Cost: A day pass, membership, or punch pass is required for participation.

Above: The ball comes off of Debbie Bruell’s paddle as she whacks a successful back-hand over the net.

Right: Without the grace of a dancer, but with quite a desire to reach and return the ball, Bruell demonstrates that she favors competition over image.

Photos by Jane Bachrach

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Rolling into 2018 via aikido

By Megan Tackett Sopris Sun Staff Mike Jones, chief instructor at Roaring Fork Aikikai, first got into aikido exactly because it’s a martial art that requires more art than actual combat. That’s not to say it doesn’t pack a punch; at the end of our 90-minute class, he showed me a quick, seemingly effortless move that had me on my knees in an instant.

“One of the reasons I got into aikido [is] there’s no yelling. I don’t have to break any boards. You don’t have to fight someone to get to the next level,” Jones said of the practice. Indeed, he attributes his aikido background to the lack of confrontation in his life. “Aikido is not about hurting somebody,” he emphasized. “It’s about learning how to control a situation, which ultimately I think is a much more difficult process. I’ve never needed it to [hurt somebody].”

I was not in the dojo that evening to hurt somebody. I was there to try something new. It’s a new year, after all, and I’ve always been peripherally interested in aikido. I remembered that a studio had opened in Carbondale last June, but I had never actually made it to a class.

When I first rushed in, six minutes late, Jones was already leading some centering stretches. This was clearly a solemn place. I recognized some of the chi — or ki, in Japanese — cultivation exercises, and I know I flushed with embarrassment for intruding.

That was the only moment I felt intrusive, and it was fleeting. Jones welcomed me warmly and fetched me a gi, the appropriate garb for aikido. It resembled a robe I’d

wear to a hot tub, so I was already feeling better. This was hospitality.

And then we really started. I was the only beginner, so Jones partnered me with his teaching assistant of the evening, Marina Yerovinkina. Her decade with aikido served her well that evening, because her kind patience with me proved eternal.

I’m an awkward student because I’ve always been quick to laugh. Even in more serious, sacred spaces, my every mindful endeavor has included laughter, be that in dance, shiatsu (a Japanese style of bodywork) or yoga. I was very relieved when Jones didn’t seem offended at my propensity to laugh at myself — and I felt so cumbersome and clunky for most of the class that laughter was required.

But I also felt inspired. Watching Jones demonstrate different movement sequences with Yerovinkina was nothing short of mesmerizing. The fluidity of the transitions was contagious, and I felt like a puppy, tail wagging, waiting for my turn to try.

My turn meant repeating awkward pivots and ungraceful, glorified somersaults until I was at least facing my intended direction after a move.

“It’s aikido by numbers,” Yerovinkina would say with a smile throughout our session together. I understood: if you do Aikido teaching assistant Marina Yerovinkina shows Tackett some something over and over enough simple movement sequences at the beginning of the class as the forevertimes, eventually one of those times smiling student follows the instructions to the best of her ability. will be right. Ish. Right-ish. And Photos by Jane Bachrach eventually my body did start to listen to me, sort of, and I’d occasionally even roll across if you think the structure and movement is something you the mat almost as silently as she did 100-percent of want to try.”

That passion for making aikido accessible is why the time. Yerovinkina would introduce an interaction in four or five steps that eventually consolidated into Jones and his co-founder, Chris Bergerud, set the business up as a nonprofit. In addition to offering the comtwo or three, and that felt like progress.

In spite of all of my self consciousness and self munity a fully dedicated, United States Aikido Federadeprecation, I was having a blast. And, as my body tion (USAF)-recognized dojo in the Valley, the pair aspire would inform me the next day, I was also getting way to partner with existing groups that work with undermore of a workout than I realized in the moment. privileged youth to provide the structure and discipline I’m definitely doing this again, I thought at the end that comes with the practice.

“We’ve been getting donations from the community of the class.

I was in for another surprise at the end of class. and creating scholarships,” Jones said of the organizaWhen I asked if I could pay for the time, Jones answered tion’s future. And in the meantime, there’s no time like the firmly, “Not a chance.” It turns out it wasn’t journalistic present to pick up a new pastime. privilege: he opens the dojo to a free class for everyone who is interested. You can even book it online in adNext Steps vance, which the dojo encourages (rfaikikai.com/try).

“I’m not a fan of having people pay to do some- Where: Roaring Fork Aikikai, 2553 Dolores Way thing that they’re not even sure they’re interested When: See website for class schedule, in,” Jones said. “[Aikido’s] a slower martial art and rfaikikai.com/schedule/ a steep learning curve, so come in and watch a class Price: Free for first class.

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Town Report The following items are drawn from Town Manager Jay Harrington’s weekly report to staff, trustees and others.

REC CENTER RATES have increased, although day passes ($7 for adults and $5 for kids and seniors) remain the same. Proof of residency is no longer required and corresponding out-of-zip-code pricing has been removed. Six month passes have been removed, and family memberships have been replaced by household memberships. There is a membership appreciation sale Jan. 2 through 31 — buy three months get one free! For more information, visit carbondalerec.com.

CLIMBING WALL programming includes Facilitated Climbing every Wednesday night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Youth classes in session include Rockstars Children’s Climbing Class, Beginner/Intermediate Youth Climbing Class, and Climbing Club. A New Top Rope Climbing Clinic is on Jan. 8 and an Intro to Rock Climbing for Ladies takes place Jan. 11.

BROOMBALL began Jan. 3, with five teams signed up and room for up to three more. The league runs Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 to 10 p.m. SPINNERVAL CORE BLAST runs noon to 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays with high intensity interval training. YOGA EN ESPAÑOL is back from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. You do not need to know Spanish in order to participate. Schedules and registration details for additional sports are available on our website.

RASSLE THE CASTLE fat bike and snowshoe race takes place Jan. 13, starting at the Redstone Inn at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., respectively. For more infor-

mation or to preregister visit www.carbondalerec. com or call 510-1280. Proceeds for the race will benefit the Carbondale Rec, Redstone Community Association, and The Calaway Young Cancer Center.

WINTER APPRECIATION NIGHT will replace the planned Family Skate Night on Jan. 5, with a snow dance, bonfire, free hot chocolate, marshmallows and hot dogs.

SNOW CLEANUP began early on Christmas Day and continued throughout most of the week, with the arborist stepping in to help the streets crew.

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING drop off is set up and open across from Town Hall.

THE TOWN IS HIRING an athletics recreation coordinator, with applications open through Jan. 5 at www.carbondalerec.com.

BEAR PROOF TRASH CANS were installed in Sopris Park. Parks crews continue to sand and paint additional surplus cans.

AN ODOR COMPLAINT brought building and planning staff out to Buggy Circle to determine the source of the marijuana smell. When staff followed up, the issue was apparently remedied, but further corrective action may take place.

THE PENCE MOTORCADE brought Carbondale Police to the intersection of Highway 133 and Highway 82 to assist Colorado State Patrol on Dec. 26.

Cop Shop From Dec. 22 through 28, Carbondale Police handled 147 calls for service. During that period, officers investigated the following cases of note: FRIDAY Dec. 22 at 9:26 p.m. Police received a report of a car theft outside a local moving and storage company — though not of one of the large trucks. Garfield County Deputies later spotted the SUV near Buffalo Valley, where they arrested a trio of teens for felony motor vehicle theft.

SUNDAY Dec. 24 at 12:17 a.m. A traffic stop for speeding and weaving lead to the arrest of the 35-year-old driver on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

SUNDAY Dec. 24 at 9:07 p.m. Several parked cars in the Crystal Valley Mobile Home Park had their rear windows broken out when a pickup reportedly spun its tires in loose gravel nearby. The damage is estimated at around $1,000.

TUESDAY Dec. 26 at 4:55 p.m. A woman reported fraudulent charges on her checking account.

THURSDAY Dec. 28 at 5:30 p.m. First responders arrived at a Carbondale home to find a 30-year-old man dead, and later transported a 24-year-old man from another location to the hospital — where he was treated and released. Both men “may have ingested what was purported to be blue oxycodone pills with an “M” on them,” according to a press release. It was unclear if the drugs were prescribed or not, but Carbondale Police issued a reminder to avoid taking unknown pills regardless.

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Community leaders look ahead to 2018

After plenty of looking back last week, it’s time to look forward. The Sopris Sun plans to dig into what we see as some of the top issues facing our community in the coming weeks, but first we asked prominent people what opportunities and challenges their organizations expect in the new year. Compiled by Will Grandbois

Town Manager Jay Harrington “I think 2018 will be a busy one for the Town. Having five seats open for the BOT election in April will provide opportunities for citizens to get engaged in our community. The biggest challenge will continue to affordable housing, while we are working on two studies (Artspace and Regional) the actual creation of be affordable units will be limited to those generated by inclusionary zoning… The town has a fair number of development applications in the pipeline.

The senior housing project has resubmitted, City Market is supposed to close on their property late February, we anticipate a site plan application for a portion of Lot 1 of the Marketplace, a rezoning of the old 689 is planned, Thompson Park replat is on the way, to name a few.”

Roaring Fork Schools Superintendent Rob Stein “Our greatest challenge and opportunity remains how we will serve our majority students who are dealing with challenges themselves: immigration and documentation issues, language and culture barriers, financial and political stressors, disrupted families. Additionally, we will be going back to the community in 2018 to ask them what’s next in terms of goals they have for their students and their school.”

Carbondale Chamber Director Andrea Stewart “I think 2017 ended strong and I see that momentum going into the new year… We really want to continue seeing Main Street full, but we need to figure out what that looks like… For First Fridays, I think we’ll keep our calendar pretty much the same in terms of theme. We’re working on common consumption to add that street fair flavor that I think Carbondale’s ready for… Carbondale is also hosting 400 to 600 riders and support staff from the Bicycle Tour of Colorado June 24 and 25 — our sixth bike event in seven years.”

Carbondale Arts Director Amy Kimberly “The Carbondale Creative District is focusing on more connectivity and wayfinding, having received a grant from Colorado Creative Industries to build two larger Information Stations, one at Fourth and Main and one at DeRail Park, as well as smaller signage connecting the Third Street Center with Main Street. The CCD is also working closely with Carbondale Tourism to lead a Creative Corridor Loop that includes Carbondale, Paonia, Ridgway and Salida and will be housed on the Colorado Tourism Web Page… Carbondale Arts, along

with the Town of Carbondale, is leading the charge on an affordable housing project for creatives. This started in 2017 with a Needs Assessment. The results of this assessment will come out in February or March. The next step will be a Market Study slated for Spring of 2018.”

KDNK Director Gavin Dahl “2018 is KDNK’s 35th birthday… This year we are part of a grant for new collaborative reporting on natural resources along with KVNF Paonia, KBUT Crested Butte, KOTO Telluride, and KSJD Cortez. Plus, our partnership with the nonprofit Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program is expanding to include a youth-led news team… While we have added on-demand listening for two weeks after each radio show, more robust playlists, and a great mobile player for live-streaming, we are still facing competition from “the infinite dial” online. We will renew our focus on professional development for volunteer DJs and we also plan to do more with video and live-streaming. … We also want to expand the Record Club, our way of honoring KDNK’s major donors. More and more supporters have said they want a gold record on the Wall of Fame at KDNK. This might be the only way for us to provide full health benefits for staff at KDNK, something our current budget does not cover.”

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Partial proceeds from the snowshoe race benefit the following: more activity-based events for the Roaring Fork Community, Redstone Community Association, and the Calaway Young Cancer Center.

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Community Calendar FRI to THU Jan. 5-11

MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “All the Money in the World” (R) at 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 5-11 except Jan. 7 showtime is 5 p.m. (captioned); “Lady Bird” (R) at 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 6 and “Loving Vincent” (PG-13) at 3 p.m. on Jan. 7.

rivertheatre.com or 963-8200.

LOCAL TRIO • The members of Pearl & Wood bring their banjo, cello and drums to Steve’s Guitars (19 N. Fourth St.) for a foot-stompin’ 8:30 p.m. show.

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FRIDAY Jan. 5

POETRY & ART • DJ Hill presents her poetry readings and collage art alongside live music from John Hatanaka, giveaways, snacks and more from 4 to 7 p.m. at Roadside Gallery (320 Main St.).

FEETS OF COMEDY • From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork (16543 Highway 82) presents six time World Hacky Sack Champion and Awarded Innovator of Juggling Arts Peter Irish and his circus arts show. Bring cash or check for tickets at the door: adults are $10; children $5.

POWERFUL VOCALS • At 6:30 p.m., Marble Distillery (150 Main St.) hosts Colorado’s own Zac Grant of Zolopht in a duo break from his national tour.

ROCK • Carbondale Beer Works (647 Main St.) hosts Emotional Rescue from 9 p.m to midnight.

CONSENSUAL IMPROV • Thunder River Theatre Company’s improv comedy troupe performs on its home stage (67 Promenade) at 8 p.m.; tickets are $12 at www.thunder-

COUNTRY • Goldenbased Thunder and Rain plays beginning at 8 p.m. at the Arts Campus at Willits (360 Market St., Basalt). $10 general admission at ticketfly.com.

SATURDAY Jan. 6

COMEDIAN • Andy Haynes, a comic who has appeared on Conan and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, comes to The Arts Campus at Willits (360 Market St., Basalt))for a 8 p.m. performance. Tickets are $24 at ticketfly.com.

SUNDAY Jan. 7

MOVIE & CHILI • Reinforce your health eating resolution with documentary “Eating You Alive” — all about how diet can help with chronic health conditions — from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.) Suggested donation is $10, reserve your seat and a bowl of chili by emailing info@davinikent.org.

TUESDAY Jan. 9

ART DEMO • The Glenwood Springs Art

CMC CALENDAR MONDAY January 15 TRAIN YOUR BRAIN Lauryn Maloney-Feiler introduces neuroplasticity techniques (training the brain to train the body, will and emotions) in her imovethematrix Level 1 class. Classes are presented in a movement education format which also builds physical health. Meets early mornings Mondays and Fridays, 6:25 to 7:25 a.m., at CMC in Glenwood.

CREATE! Develop or continue your artistic pursuits. Take Drawing from Khara Gaw Monday mornings at 9 a.m. or utilize Penelope Greenwell’s Studio Art Class on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at CMC in Carbondale.

MASTER YOUR GADGETS Alice Brouhard shows you how to customize and maximize the use of your iPhones, iPads, Smart Home devices and more. First workshop is the iPhone Crash Course on Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at CMC in Glenwood.

SING OUT STRONG Would you like more confidence in singing - whether it be just around friends or at gatherings? Singer-songwriter Jill Cohn is your voice coach in her six-week Intro to Singing class. Learn to gain control over your pitch and tone. No prior singing experience is necessary. Meets 7 to 9 p.m. on Mondays at CMC in Carbondale.

To list your event, email information to news@soprissun.com. Deadline is noon on Monday.

Events take place in Carbondale unless noted.

SPEAKER SERIES • Carbondale’s own Kelsey Freeman returns to talk about her book “Moments, Migration and the Privilege to be in Mexico” — and the associated issues of immigration, indigenous rights, social justice and public policy — beginning at 7 p.m. at the CRMS Barn (500 Holden Way). Free and open to the public.

BASKETBALL • Roaring Fork Ram hoopsters host the Basalt Longhorns with 4 p.m.

JV game and 5:30 and 7 p.m. varsity action.

WEDNESDAY Jan. 10

ART OPENING • The Ann Korologos Gallery (211 Midland Ave., Basalt) hosts a 5 to 7 p.m. reception for “Winter in the West” — a group exhibition capturing the variety in color, texture, and mood of Western snowscapes in the style of renowned artists Dan Young, Andy Taylor, Peter Campbell, Dinah Worman, and Simon Winegar.

GRATEFUL DEAD DOC • Aspen Film presents a one-time screening of Amazon Studios “A Long Strange Trip” at 5 p.m. at The Isis Theatre (406 E. Hopkins Ave.).Tickets are available at at www. metrotheatres.com at $20 for the general public, $15 for Aspen Film members and AMPAS members get in free.

NATURALIST NIGHT • Wilderness Workshop, the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies and Roaring Fork Audubon partner for a spring speaker series at 5:30 p.m. at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.) and the next day in Aspen. This week, Jasmine Finks, Osprey Moderator for Boulder County Parks and Open Space, talks about “the ultimate fisher.”

Further Out THURSDAY Jan. 11

RED HILL INFO • Find out more about Aspen Valley Land Trust and the Town of Carbondale’s efforts to improve the Red Hill trail system from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Marble Distillery (150 Main St.).

FRIDAY Jan. 12

FILM SCREENING • The award winning climate change film “To the Ends of the Earth” shows free at 6:30 p.m. at the Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.).

AMY GOODMAN • American broadcast journalist, syndicated columnist, investigative reporter, and author Amy Goodman will talk about the grassroots resistance to the current administration beginning at 7 p.m. at The Temporary (360 Market St., Willits).

SUNDAY Jan. 14

QUILT RETREAT • The Roaring Fork Quilt Guild offers a short getaway for members and nonmembers alike from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carbondale Branch LIbrary (320 Sopris Ave.). Call 274-6626 with questions.

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Space is limited. Register for CMC classes in Carbondale at 690 Colorado Ave. (963-2172) or in Glenwood Springs at 1402 Blake Ave. (945-7486).

HABLA, PARLE Spanish and French classes start this week at CMC in Glenwood Springs and Carbondale. Please consult the class schedule for levels, dates and times.

TUESDAY January 16 NIA & MORE CMC offers a Nia Cardio-Dance class Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. in Carbondale, plus new sessions of fitness classes beginning daily in both Glenwood and Carbondale. Choose from Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, circuit training, Aikido, Karate and much more.

JAM WITH BILL Bill Inverso teaches his blues style guitar class for intermediate players at CMC in Glenwood on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. through March 6.

WEDNESDAY January 17 DO-IT-YOURSELF WEBSITE Bruce Wampler lays down the basics of building your own website using the self-hosted WordPress system. Meets Wednesdays, 6 to 9 p.m., for six sessions at CMC in Carbondale.

VEGAN EATIN’ Ardis Hoffman puts a new spin on her plant-based cooking demos, featuring themes like Asian, Indian and Italian, in her one-night workshops. First workshop Jan. 17 is “Winter Favorites” and meets 6:30 to 9 p.m. at CMC in Glenwood.

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Guild’s free January demonstration for members and non-members alike will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (1630 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs). Directed by Sandy Boyd, it will feature a design based on a tossed rope. For more info call 948-3204.

ESSENTIAL OILS CMC in Glenwood offers an Essential Oils series with new workshops for the new year focusing on a range of topics from optimal health, pregnancy and pets to household cleaning. First workshop introduces the basics of essential oils and meets 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY January 18 GET CERTIFIED TO ADMINISTER MEDS CMC in Glenwood offers the short, two-day QMAP instruction course.

The course will enable students to safely administer medications in state-authorized residential and day care settings. The next class meets 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 18 and 19.

FRIDAY January 19 HAVE AN ETHIOPIAN MEAL EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Join along with Etenesh Bartley in making (and eating) some traditional Ethiopian meals using the region’s unique and flavorful spices. Meets six Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. in Glenwood beginning Jan. 19.

Further Out TUESDAY January 23 OPEN ART STUDIO Sign up for our open art studio and gain insight and constructive advice on your projects from artists Andrew Roberts-Gray and Eden McDowell Keil. Meets 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 23 through April 24 at CMC in Carbondale.

WEDNESDAY January 24 KNIT ONE, PURL ONE Kat Camara will teach Knitting for Beginners at CMC in Carbondale. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. for 6 sessions.

MONDAY January 29 GET INTO SEWING Sally Melia demonstrates everything from the basics to beyond in her sewing series. Meets Mondays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at CMC in Carbondale. Sessions offered are: Fundamentals (Jan. 29-Feb. 5); Finished Seams & Zippers (Feb. 12-19); Decorative Pillows with Welting (Feb. 26-Mar. 5); and Patterns (April 2-16).

View all classes at www.ColoradoMtn.edu/classes

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Ongoing

CONTRA • Every first Saturday October through May, catch contra, waltzes, polkas and square dances from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Carbondale Community School (1505 Satank Rd.). No partner or experience necessary; $10 for adults and $8 for students. More info at glenwoodspringscontradance@gmail.com.

HEALTH THROUGH NUTRITION • Free opportunities include… One-hour consultation about heart attack prevention, plantbased nutrition, other medical issues. Call retired family doctor Greg Feinsinger, M.D. for appointment (379-5718). First Monday of every month catch a powerpoint presentation by Dr. Feinsinger about the science behind plant-based nutrition, 7 to 8:30 p.m., board room Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.). Fourth Monday of every month, plantbased potluck 6:30 p.m. Calaway Room, Third Street Center. All events supported by Davi Nikent, Center for Human Flourishing.

More information at www.davinikent.org.

COMMUNITY MEAL • Faith Lutheran Church (1340 Highway 133) hosts a free community meal from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Info: 510-5046 or faithcarbondale.com. Carbondale Homeless Assistance also has its meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

HIGH NOON • Bring your compliments, complaints and ideas to Sopris Sun Editor Will Grandbois at 12 p.m. Thursdays at the Pour House (351 Main St.).

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.

YOUR STORY, YOUR LIFE • A free facilitated workshop for adults, writing your personal history, one story at a time. Facilitated by Shelly Merriam, historian/writer/ genealogist. First and third Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library, (815 Cooper Ave.). Info at 945-5958 or gcpld.orgf.

BRIDGE • The Carbondale Bridge Club hosts duplicate bridge (not sanctioned by ACBL) from 6:30 to 10 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.). $6/per pair. Contact Marlene for more info: 928-9805.

SENIOR MATTERS • The nonprofit Senior Matters, based in the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.), offers numerous programs for senior citizens, including: tai chi with John Norton at 8:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays; tai chi with Marty Finklestein at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; Alaprima Painters at 11 a.m. on Thursdays; the Senior Matters Book Club at 4 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month; and the Roaring Fork Brain Train. Info: seniormatters.org; Diane Johnson at 970-306-2587; and Senior Matters, Box 991, Carbondale CO, 81623.

SENIOR RADIO • Diane Johnson talks about senior issues and services on KDNK at 4:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month.

BLUEGRASS JAM • Bring the instrument of your choice or just your voice for a weekly jam session first and last Sundays at 6:30 p.m. at Steve’s Guitars (19 N. Fourth St.) and

all other Sundays at the Glenwood Springs Brew Garden (115 Sixth 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.

MINDFULNESS • The Mindful Life Program in the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.) offers group sessions Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation and registration is not necessary. Info: mindfullifeprogram.org and 970-633-0163.

RUN AROUND • Independence Run & Hike hosts a run around town Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Meet at the store 596 Highway 133 (in La Fontana Plaza) and run various distances, with different routes each week. Info: 704-0909.

OPEN MIC • A new open mic takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Riverside Grill (181 Basalt Center Circle, Basalt). Food and drink specials. Free.

PARENT CHILD CLASSES • Waldorf teacher and parent Holly Richardson offers programs for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3, with musical storytime from 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays, Sweet Peas Garden from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Peas and Carrots from 9 to 11 a.m. Fridays. Call 963-1960 for more info or visit waldorfschoolrf.com. Preregistration is suggested before Sept. 30 but drop ins are also welcome.

GRIEF AND LOSS • Pathfinders offers a grief and loss support group every other Monday at 6 p.m., and a caregiver sup-

port group every other Wednesday noon.

An RSVP is required to Robyn Hubbard at 319-6854. Pathfinders offers support groups from Aspen to Rifle and is located in Carbondale at 1101 Village Rd. Info: pathfindersforcancer.org.

STORYTIME • Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.) hosts stories songs and more for ages four and up at 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays and three and under at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

ONE VOICE • Lisa Dancing-Light, founder of Higher Octave Music Programs, presents new community singing group intended to celebrate the joy that music brings to the spirit. Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Helios Center (601 Sopris Ave.) in Carbondale.

MAKERSPACE • Children and teens are invited to design, create, tinker, and play with art and technology to design and create with 3D Pens, make stop-motion animation films, engineer duct tape creations, build their own video games, and more from 2 to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.).

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Let’s write a story together

By Will Grandbois Sopris Sun Staff I know what you’re thinking. What if you want a resolution that involves staying in?

Well, I’ve always wanted to tackle fiction, and I’m challenging you to do the same. To craft whole, unique characters and send them out into the world of ones mind is as deep a creative process as I can imagine. It is consequently both appealing and intimidating.

As such, I suppose if I ever want The Sun to be a venue for creative writing, I ought to lead by example — though what follows is more of a prompt than a polished product. If you feel inspired, let me know at news@soprissun.com and you can write the next chapter (or the one after that, if someone gets in line ahead of you). I hope to publish each installment in a monthly literary section — provided I can find folks to continue the story and maybe craft some poetry, crosswords, comics and the like.

Prologue Something strange was going on in Carbondale.

By the time officials had managed to arrange a special public meeting at Town Hall, word had spread from Satank to Marble — although the massive game of telephone had scrambled the details almost beyond recognition.

As such, even with the false wall folded away and every extra chair in the building brought out, the space was packed with concerned and confused constituents chattering like a barn full of nervous doves.

Some felt that the community itself had somehow brought about the change.

“There’s a kind of magic to the creativity in this town,” said the head of the arts council. “The whole is the greater than the sum of its parts — and what a whole it is!”

Her counterparts for the local theatre troupes and the clay center nodded. The director of the local radio station looked

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up from fiddling with a microphone and briefly considered pointing out that his organization literally broadcast exactly that kind of creative energy into every corner of the community, but thought better of it.

Instead, a well known wilderness advocate advanced to the podium.

“If there’s magic here, it doesn’t come from us,” she said. “All you need to do is look out the window at that mountain to know that this place has been special since before a human being ever stepped foot here. The ancients spoke of spirits of nature, of ley lines and harmonic vibrations. Clearly that is what’s at work here.”

The pronouncement drew swift and strong condemnation from one of the priests present, but before the conversation could turn to a religious debate, the police chief stepped forward.

“You all are acting like this is a good thing, but in my experience there’s nothing more dangerous than something you can’t explain,” he said. “As I’ve already told the trustees, I think we should declare a state of emergency and implement our disaster protocols.”

The town manager disagreed.

“This is not altogether unprecedented,” he observed. “I’ve heard reports of something similar in at least three other municipalities around the state. In each case, the effects lasted for less than a day. We’ve probably already seen all of it.”

As if on cue, a small child burst into the room, eyes wide and a mess of unruly hair in her wake. Dead silence fell as she caught her breath and prepared to share her news.

“It’s happening again!”

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Healthcare in Carbondale and Colombia Luckett

By Ericka Kelly Teacher, former resident I, like many people my age who don’t quite have “it” together, have an aversion to going to the doctor’s office. For anything. This does not stem from my parents. My parents wouldn’t take me to the doctor for every little thing, but they would never make me suffer the way that I let myself suffer when I am sick. I prefer the “ibuprofen and let it run its course” method. I tend to do my lady and the other annual exams which are covered by my insurance, but stop just short of anything that starts to threaten “out-of-pocket” expenses.

Why? Because you don’t generally know how much it will cost! You can’t just call and ask. Sometimes you have to do some really in-depth examination which is somehow magically inexpensive, and sometimes they do something quick and simple and you now owe your firstborn to the insurance company. They don’t even give you a hint at the end of your exam. It’s like bad reverse Christmas. Your gift? An awkward experience with the “stranger” you promise to visit more often but never do. Your payment?

Shows up some months later after your insurance company and the doctor’s office have a conversation about how much you should pay. So instead, I’d rather curl up in a little ball and wait for whatever’s ailing me to pass.

A few years ago I had to take a late night trip to the emergency room at Valley View. I thought that the pain which I was experiencing was appendicitis and was encouraged to go in. I was there for nearly five hours and was given dye for my insides and a CT exam. This trip, after my insurance, cost me about $5,000.

As a teacher, that was hard to stomach.

The deal they cut me was about $500 a month (the best they could do) so I was unable to give up serving tables when I started teaching again in the fall.

When I moved to Colombia over a year ago, I had heard that health care was affordable but was a bit wary. I

mean, it’s a third world country. What does affordable look like? So when I became very ill last October, I decided to stick to my original method but as my cough worsened I knew that I would need to do something about it. Flashforward to January. It’s a Saturday. I’m sitting in urgent care, and the doctor is looking at my lung X-rays and kind of chuckling to himself. Double pneumonia. After 15 hours in which I was administered inhaled steroids, antibiotics through an IV drip, and a lung Xray, it was time to leave. I was given my prescription and a slip of paper which confirmed my release and also needed to be stamped to confirm that I had paid. I was still unsure about how my insurance worked as I didn’t have a card or insurance number. Every who I had asked told me to simply present my cedula (Colombian ID card) and tell them the name of my company, and that would be enough. When I arrived to the desk I handed over my information to a smiling man who looked into his computer for a couple of minutes before telling me a number. I blinked a few times, looked at my friend, who had accompanied me through the whole ordeal, and he repeated the number to me: $20,000 COP ($6.70 USD).

“Pero voy a recibir algo de mi insurance para pagar mas en el futuro?” I asked in my groggy Spanish. My friend and the man chuckled at this and I was swept out the door.

“No,” I was told by my friend. That was it. Everything else was covered.

This was an eye-opening experience for me. I mean, this is affordable care.

After this positive experience, I promised myself that I would take a more active role in my health.

So while I didn’t have to wait too long to be admitted into urgent care, I have been told that the lines can be quite extensive with many people having to wait as long as 12+ hours just to see a doctor.

To book an actual appointment with a physician if you have general insurance you sometimes have to wait for weeks.

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So I guess that means I can’t completely throw out my “little ball” method.

After this experience, I decided to look into how the Colombian system was able to function with such low costs. The system is called EPS (empresa promotora de salud) and there are a few different companies throughout the country. I have EPS, the general insurance, but there are also different levels of services which I can pay for. The upgraded insurance would cost about $500,000 COP ($170 USD) a month and would give me priority access for doctor’s appointments, let me book specialized appoints with dermatologists and psychologist without needing to first see a general physician, and stuff like that. The amount you pay for your EPS is determined by your salary. Each person must pay 12.5 percent of their salary in costs. Eight percent of this is paid for by the employer and 4 percent is paid by the employee. To give you some perspective, this means that I pay about $8.49 USD a month for my insurance which includes the cost of any medications which I might need.

In a World Health Organization report from 2016, Colombia’s overall efficiency for their healthcare was 22nd out of 191 countries which were represented. It came in right under countries like Switzerland and Belgium. While the facilities are not as beautiful as the hospitals we see in the United States and getting a private room upon being admitted is pretty much impossible unless you are being treated long-term, I will say that I was really impressed. All doctors work in nice facilities and most of the hospitals double as training facilities for new doctors and nurses. Colombian doctors do not make as much, by comparison, as the doctors in the United States; however, medical school is also more affordable and doesn’t take as long. People start of studying medicine right away and everything they study relates directly to this.

In this same report, the United States came in around 37th overall. So while I’m not saying that the Colombian system is perfect, in fact there are many flaws to this system, I am just saying that the debates surrounding affordable care start to fall away when you examine what “affordable” can really mean.

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he said, beaming.

It’s an enthusiasm he hopes to be able to continue sharing, both throughout the remainder of his career at the high school and later in college, wherever that may take him (probably New York, he said).

“I think it’s really important to have that hobby — or job — on the side. It’s super easy. I set up my own classes. It’s my own schedule,” he said of the flexibility teaching Zumba allows him. Additionally, it keeps him energized for his other pursuits, which include theater year round, running cross country in the fall and skiing in the winter.

“Because of Zumba, I’m in the best of shape of my life right now,” Luckett said. “It helps me maintain and build so much core strength,.” adding that one doesn’t need a teacher’s rigorous schedule in order to see similar benefits. “Zumba is what you need — it doesn’t feel like you’re working out. It just feels like you’re having fun and you’re dancing and then in the end you’re sweating and then hours later, you feel it. It doesn’t put any big impact on your body, and you’re still gaining muscle. It’s so worth it and such an amazing experience,” he said, his passion evident.

Currently, Luckett is a standard Zumba teacher, but as he grows his pursuits, he can cross-certify into specific subcategories. Zumba Gold, for instance, is a gentler, slightly toned-down version that caters specifically to an older demographic. On the opposite of that extreme, there is Zumbini, a rhythm and movement class for babies (with parents!) and children up to 4 years old. Zumba Strong incorporates weights into the routines.

“There’s so much to it,” Luckett said.

“I just know the basics; I know 2 percent of what Zumba offers. And now they have the cruises, they have conventions, they have their own clothing line. It’s grown from a Colombian man dancing in his living room to having cruise ships.”

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Crumbling mansions and affordable housing From the archives of the Roaring Fork Valley Journal

Jan. 7, 1988 Editor Pat Noel crafted a column in defense of Spanish in response to a push to make English the official language of Colorado. Far from being a foreign tongue, he contended, Spanish was the language of the state’s first European explorers and settlers. In addition to being right there in the name of the state, it remained pervasive on restaurant menus, common expressions, and in Noel’s ability to curse fluently in response to hecklers when his car broke down in West Denver. “It is part of us,” he wrote. “To deny it by

Jan. 8, 1998 The Carbondale Affordable Housing Alliance broke ground on 60 new homes affordable homes in what would become the Thompson Corner section of River Valley Ranch. CAHA Vice President John Stroud expressed hope that the model — a partnership between a private developer and a group of citizens — would be applied elsewhere in the area. Added Mayor Randy Vanderhurst, “What this means is that 60 families will be living in Carbondale who might not have been able to.”

In other news… The El Jebel Tree Farm was officially closed to the public after officials discovered an illicit ice rink inside one of the buildings.

Jan. 3, 2008

Valley Jounral file photo by Rebecca Young

Trustee Scott Chaplin resigned after six years on town council, citing cost of living as one of the primary factors.

“The most important issue facing the Carbondale Trustees in 2008 is affordable housing,” he wrote in a letter to the editor. “The financial tide has already turned on Carbondale’s working class and it is only a matter of time, seven to 10 years according to some housing turnover statistics, when the majority of our community will be re-

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placed by very wealthy households.” (Chaplin’s departure bears some similarity to the more recent resignation of Katrina Byars, who left in 2017 after an extended attempt to afford housing in town.)

In other news… Carbondale company Sunsense Solar was stepping up its assistance project in New Orleans more than two years after Hurricane Katrina.

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“The brick house” — arguably the grandest ranch home in the Valley when 300 people arrived on a chartered train for the housewarming in 1908 — was in the process of demolition. Built by Charles Harris (The Journal calls him Davis), one of the lower valley’s first settlers, it cost $12,000 and included 18 rooms, six foot wide stairs, 10 foot ceilings on the first two of three floors and gingerbread ornamentation throughout. Mumbert and Laurine Cerise were the last owners to occupy the house, but built a new house in 1957 when the floors started sagging and the walls began to split. Reduced to “little more than a skeleton” it remained their storehouse and a familiar landmark just off Highway 82 west of El Jebel. A Basalt man bought the property in 1976 and planned to have the building gone by summer.

In other news… Satank residents came out against the idea of closing the road through Colorado Rocky Mountain School to vehicular traffic and creating a new route to Highway 133 (Dolores Way).

voting it a second-class language is to deny ourselves. And that’s a stupid thing to do. Que no?”

In other news… The Charles Bronson film “Messenger of Death” was slated to film at locations throughout Glenwood Springs — including the airport, train station and Hotel Colorado — injecting as much as $300,000 into the local economy.

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What do we do with the wastewater generated by Battlement Mesa’s gas wells? Cap off the wells. No wastewater. No problem.

They shouldn’t have been there to begin with. The decision to allow drilling inside the PUD was unconscionable. The only reason Ursa wants wells there is the infrastructure is already there. They don’t have to build roads or water pipelines.

My parents retired to Battlement Mesa in the ‘80s. To see what’s happened to that lovely retirement community makes me very sad.

I know the Battlement Mesa residents have fought this battle before and tasted defeat. I understand why they would be discouraged, but they have to realize the only way to get through to the drill baby drill people is to keep drilling into their skulls until you strike reason and humanity.

Denver is a three-hour drive. Traveling over the Rocky Mountains in the middle of winter is perilous. Carpool, take the bus or the train, but get there on Jan. 29 to let the COGCC know what you think of what the oil and gas industry is doing to Battlement Mesa.

No doubt, the COGCC will approve Ursa’s proposal, but we need to get our opposition on the record, just like we did recently when approval for drilling came up for Broomfield, Boulder, and Weld Counties. Oil and gas drilling belongs nowhere near residences, schools, fresh water supplies and, in fact, nowhere at all considering the impact it has on climate change.

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While it is not possible to thank everyone who contributed to the success of the program (we had over 350 volunteers!), there are several who deserve special recognition.

Neal Batson, Elaine Bonds, Kathy Dreher, Elizabeth Parker, Marsha Cook and Bobbi Teliska spent many, many hours and lots of energy matching families with Adopting Angels and making sure all the gifts were ready on pick up days. We are also grateful to Christ Episcopal Church for once again providing space in which to coordinate and and distribute the thousands of gifts.

It was heartwarming to observe so many people in our valley participating in this project with such love and generosity and it was truly joyful to see the happy faces of the recipients when they received their bags of gifts. If you haven’t seen our video, please go to holidaybasketsprogram.com.

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Support the Red Hill improvements Dear Editor: Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT) and the Town of Carbondale are fundraising to save

the very popular hike in Carbondale called Red Hill which you may know it as Mushroom Rock.

This is the problem: It is very frustrating and nerve wracking for the people who are going down Red Hill in cars and for the people who are walking up it. It is scary for the people in cars because they don’t want to hit somebody and it’s scary for the people walking up because the don’t want to get hit! So please stay on the side of the road while you are hiking to prevent injuries!

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Carbondale Planning and Zoning Commission for the purpose of considering a Major Site Plan Review application, Rezoning application, Special Use Permit application and a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to revise the designation from Developed Neighborhoods to Downtown North to be reflected in the Future Land Use Plan in the 2013 Comprehensive Plan.

The property is located at 295 Rio Grande Avenue, Zoned PUD and at an unaddressed Parcel, Parcel Number 2393-343-00-074 that is Zoned Residential Medium Density.

The owner/applicant is Pacifica Senior Living RE Fund LLC. The applicant proposes a 78-unit assisted living and memory care facility. The applicant is proposing to rezone both parcels to Residential High Density.

Said Public Hearing will be held at the Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO at 7:00 p.m. on January 25, 2018.

Copies of the proposed application are on file in the Planning Department office, Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO and may be examined by interested persons from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The application may also be reviewed on the Town’s website at www.carbondalegov.org John Leybourne Planner Published in The Sopris Sun on January 4, 2018.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Carbondale Planning and Zoning Commission for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Unified Development Code (Title 17 of the Carbondale Municipal Code). Specifically, the amendment is to Section 5.8 Off-Street Parking to revise certain parking regulations, including off-street parking requirements for the “Group Living” use category.

The applicant is the Town of Carbondale.

Said Public Hearing will be held at the Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO at 7:00 p.m. on January 25, 2018.

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

The application may also be reviewed on the Town’s website at www.carbondalegov.org Janet Buck Planning Director

LIFT-UP thanks Dear Editor: The Holiday Baskets Program, a totally volunteer project, was once again, a joyful community effort. For 36 years this program has provided new gifts and food gift cards for those in need in our valley. This year we served 254 families (1091 individuals). People are referred to the program by social service agencies and are then ”adopted” by individuals, the faith community, businesses, city and county employees, schools, and other groups.

The response this year was particularly generous with many people and groups participating for the first time. We received wonderful donations of toys, clothing, money, and gift cards as well as incredible volunteer hours. We had lots of energetic help on Kids Wrap Day! We are grateful for grants

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Ram hoopsters bouncing back from break

By Will Grandbois Sopris Sun Staff

Roaring Fork High School’s basketball teams are off to a promising start as they jump right from the holidays into league play.

“You get rolling and you get right where you want to be and then you’ve got winter break,” noted Athletic Director and Girls’ Coach Jade Bath.

The varsity girls are 4-2 overall following an array of mostly non-league games in December. They defeated Steamboat and fell to Rifle in their own Brenda Patch Tournament, then came out of the Weld Central Tournament with victories over Stargate and Prospect Ridge and a loss to Weld itself. In the sole league game of the early season, they wholloped Aspen 44-18. Their next challenge is Delta, which boasts a 4-1 record but no league play at home, in an away game on Jan. 5.

“I think that will be a good test for us,” Bath said. “We have to just show up and play Roaring Fork basketball… What’s fun about our team is that we don’t really rely on one girl. Whoever’s hot that night is going to be our leader.”

The boys, meanwhile, boast five straight wins after their opening loss to Steamboat in the Brenda Patch. With no league play thus far, their match with 5-0 Delta will tell them a lot.

“It’s a little bit of the unknown,” Coach Larry Williams said. “They’re a

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RFHS basketball schedule Boys head coach: Larry Williams Girls head coach: Jade Bath (Girls’ varsity followed by boys’ varsity) Jan. 5 – RFHS @ Delta 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 9 – Basalt @ RFHS 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.

Jan. 16 – RFHS @ Battle Mountain 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.

Jan. 20 – RFHS @ Grand Valley 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.

Jan. 23 – Coal Ridge @ RFHS 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.

Jan. 26 – Moffat @ RFHS 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.

Feb. 2 – RFHS @ Basalt 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.

The Roaring Fork junior varsity boys defeated Cedaredge in the Brenda Patch Tournament and are 1-1 for the season. Photo by Jane Bachrach tough team. We struggled against them this summer at camp.

After that, both teams will tackle Basalt at home on Jan. 9. It’s a deep rivalry, particularly for the boys, who haven’t had a win against the Longhorns in several years. With a fair amount of turnover on the upvalley side, however, the odds may be in the Rams’ favor.

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playing defense,” Williams said.

That will be true throughout the season, which runs through mid February.

“You have to play well against everybody every night, especially in this league,” Williams said. “But that just makes it fun.”

Having the support of their community wouldn’t hurt, either.

“It would be great to see people show up and pack the gym,” he said.

Feb. 3 – Olathe @ RFHS 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m.

Feb. 9 – Gunnison @ RFHS 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.

Feb. 10 – Delta @ RFHS 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m.

Feb. 13 – RFHS @ Vail Christian 5:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Feb. 16 – RFHS @ Cedaredge 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 17 – Aspen @ RFHS 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m.