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Carters pay a visit In a much-anticipated visit, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter gave a relaxed talk before a sold-out house of about 200 at Thunder River Theatre on Tuesday evening. Roaring Fork Cultural Council members reserved about half the tickets several months ago; the public snapped up the remaining 100 within an hour after the council announced tickets were on sale two weeks ago. The former president and first lady appeared at the Aspen Institute earlier in the day then headed downvalley for their Carbondale talk, which was arranged and moderated by long-time friend Jim Calaway. After Carbondale, the Carters were off to Vail. For more photos, please turn to pages 7-8. Photo by Jane Bachrach

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Too early to talk fire mill levy By Carl Smith As many of you may be aware, the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District is in the process of developing a master plan for the next 10 years. A significant part of the planning process has been to seek the input of the citizens of the fire district. One of the methodologies to do this has been public meetings and a survey. As Fire Board President, Gene Schilling has written articles for the local newspapers and been on the radio seeking the citizen’s help by completing the survey. In newspapers and radio announcements, Mr. Schilling has also expressed his personal belief that the fire district needs to seek a mill levy increase (additional increase in property taxes) at the November General Election. I would like to take a few minutes and offer my thoughts on a mill levy increase this November. I would like to state there are multiple factors and in my opinion it is way too early to make a decision about a mill levy in-

crease at this time; here is why: First, the fire district is in the process of a $90,000 master plan Study. This process will not be completed until early August at best. How can a tax increase be proposed when the citizens, the Master Plan Steering Committee and the district board have not made decisions on what directions will be taken in the next 10 years? Second, the Fire District Board appointed a Master Plan Steering Committee to review the process and to make recommendations to the Fire District Board. The steering committee will not receive all of the draft plans by the two consultants the district hired until July 29. The review process will not be completed by the steering committee until early August at best. Third, the 2016 property valuations determination is still in process. Individual residential property valuations increases are widely different. I have met with individuals C&RFPD page 15

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Save the birds; breed non-hunting cats By Patrick Hunter Mary Harris of the Audubon Society was recently before the Carbondale Environmental Board seeking a recommendation to create an ordinance to help reduce the killing of birds by cats. The numbers of bird deaths are staggering. Bird populations are in decline. However, the larger issue presented by Harris is one of yet another effect of the growth of the population of humans and the resulting devastation to the “natural” world. Unfortunately, it is largely only people with a strong interest in birds that have knowledge of this problem. I put the word “natural” in quotes because even though we have but one world, most of us have little knowledge of things outside our daily lives. Few people are aware, for example, that we are in the sixth great extinction of species. Species of both animals and plants are dying out at a faster rate in the Anthropocene (human) era than ever before. In previous extinctions, the rate was far slower. Some scientists and observers are predicting that we Homo sapiens will be one of the species casualties. Domestic cats may not have been companions of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. But the beginning of agriculture produced a need to control the critters that were suddenly taking advantage of crops growing in the fields and foodstuffs and seed stored in our buildings. Cats became an essential part of the human communities in the new war against birds that wanted to eat the crops and the rodents that wanted to eat the stored produce. While house cats may have had supplemental food, many cats had to fend for themselves. Only the best hunters would survive. My family’s all-black cat was born wild, captured and then found by us at the shelter. His hunting skills are keen. Such is natural selection. But we have steered the evolution of all of

our domestic animals. We have pigeons that carry messages, dogs that herd sheep or point out game, horses that are ever faster or ever stronger to pull the plow, and cows that produce copious amounts of milk. There are a myriad of dog breeds in every imaginable shape, coat, size, skill set, color and disposition. Yet every dog has the wolf as an ancestor. All of this variety happened only because human selection stepped in to take over for natural selection. The natural instincts of dogs have been varied to make pit bulls more aggressive and golden retrievers more docile. Greyhounds were bred to race, and terriers to chase small critters in small places. Which brings us to the big “if.” If humans could be convinced that it would be in our best interest to breed cats that do not slaughter the bird population, it could be done. It would work as follows. Among any breed of cats, only the least inclined to hunt birds or small mammals, or both, would be allowed to breed. In time, most cats would lose their instinct to hunt. The number of wild cats would decline. Under voluntary rules, pet breeders would be able to sell non-hunting cats. Under government edict, only non-hunting cats would be offered for sale. Of course, a black market in hunting cats would develop in the same way dogs and cocks are bred to fight. Rodents would still have to be controlled. More pet snakes anyone? So the big question about “sustainability” is whether or not we humans can not only recognize the challenges to our survival but also create the will to meet those challenges.

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Patrick Hunter is a Colorado Mountain College sustainability studies student, the Outreach and Education member of the Carbondale Environmental Board, and a member of the local Citizens’ Climate Lobby. He lives outside of Carbondale.

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Bike thanks Dear Editor: On behalf of the Carbondale Chamber and Tourism Council of Carbondale, I would like to thank everyone who made the Carbondale-leg of the 21st annual Bicycle Tour of Colorado a success! A special thanks to the following: Bicycle Tour of Colorado, town of Carbondale trustees and staff, Roaring Fork High School, Aspen Embroidery Works, CCAH, Crystal River Spas, EverGreen Events, featured massage therapists, InterMoutnain Waste & Recycling, Roaring Fork Beer Company, Sopris Liquor & Wine, True Nature Healing Arts, Zapazoo Inkworks, El Zocalo, MamaBears Organics, and Slow Groovin’ BBQ. Thank you to the Cowboy Choir and Let Them Roar for the energetic music, Marcel Kahhak for the live painting, and our media partners for the coverage. A special thank you goes out to the Carbondale Chamber staff and countless volunteers, and last, but certainly not least, the Carbondale residents and business community for welcoming the riders with open arms. We invite you to post your Bicycle Tour of Colorado photos and videos to our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Carbondale, #VisitCarbondaleCO. Andrea Stewart Executive Director Carbondale Chamber Executive Director

Moving inside for tennis Dear Editor: Generous volunteers and donors are making a spectacular impact in bringing year-round tennis to the Roaring Fork Valley. The facility in El Jebel will include after-school programs and youth tennis events, and its indoor courts will enable mid-valley high schools to form girls’ and boys’ teams. Of course, the facility will also welcome adult play and tournaments. The non-profit Advantage Indooor Tennis group already has raised about half the $1.1 million needed to build the facility. Crown Mountain Park District will provide operating funds, and no taxpayer money is involved or will be sought. Valley residents are invited to a fundraiser, generously hosted by Portfolio Aspen Properties and sponsored by several local companies, to be held at the St. Regis Hotel in Aspen from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on June 30. Tickets are $75 each or two for $100 at the door or at www.IndoorTennisEvent.com. All donations are tax-deductible and will help support a great cause. Robert Hubbell Carbondale

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City Market kicks off application process for new store By John Colson Sopris Sun Staff Writer With repeated assurances that the action would not carry over to broader approvals or “entitlements” for this or other nearby development proposals, Carbondale’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday agreed to waive a Community Impact Assessment requirement for a planned new 58,000-square foot City Market grocery store, on land once tied to two failed, large-scale development proposals — the Village at Crystal River (VCR) and the Crystal River Market Place (CRMP). The 7.8-acre project site, at the northwest corner of Main Street and Highway 133 on land once owned by the Colorado Rocky Mountain School, also would contain a gas station and a smaller retail building. The grocery store is meant to replace the existing City Market store, which the owner, Kroger Corporation, called “outdated and dysfunctional” in a memo to the trustees. Waiver of the Community Impact Assessment (CIA) was the first step in Kroger’s application process, which planner Janet Buck and other town officials said would include examination of many of the projectrelated impacts covered by the CIA. Town staff recommended approval for

the CIA waiver, which Buck reported would have included impact analysis for five main areas: the environment, traffic, municipal services, the community at large and the fiscal effect on town finances.

Target legislation Town Manager Jay Harrington told the trustees on Tuesday that the CIA process was created by “target legislation” during the controversial approval, and later rejection by voters in 2012, of the relatively massive VCR project. The VCR, if it had won voter approval, would have involved development of the entire 25-acre parcel that includes the piece being eyed by Kroger. Harrington reported that the CIA probably will be eliminated from the town’s codes as part of an ongoing rewrite known as the Unified Development Code process. Kroger plans to buy the project site from the current owners, Crystal River Marketplace LLC, and observers have expressed the hope that the application is a sign that Kroger has no intention of finding another building site, perhaps closer to Glenwood Springs, for its replacement-store project. Town officials had reacted in alarm earlier this year when the Galloway planning

firm, which handles development projects for Kroger, was involved in an application to Garfield County to rezone a 43-acre parcel of land near the intersection of Highway 82 and Cattle Creek Road, from residential to commercial status. The application, which would have permitted a grocery store in any subsequent development, was withdrawn in early May. The Carbondale relocation plan will follow the town’s traditional development review process, Buck wrote in her memo to the trustees, including subdivision and submission of a utility plan, a drainage plan, a traffic impact study and compliance with the town’s zoning laws for the commercial/retail/wholesale and planned-community-commercial zones that overlay the project site.

Missing info? At Tuesday’s meeting, Trustee Pam Zentmyer asked Buck, “So, what kind of useful information would we be missing out on” if the waiver were approved. Buck replied that there would not be much, although she noted, “There are intangibles in the CIA that does give the board more discretion” in negotiations with devel-

opers, such as certain design criteria that could make the project “look like a small mountain town.” But the exemption is written into the town’s development review process for grocery stores, specifically, in large part because the fiscal impact is well known — the existing City Market is the town’s largest generator of sales tax revenues, which make up the bulk of the town’s annual income. And, Buck stressed, Kroger still faces public hearings and other review requirements for full subdivision rights, a special use permit for the gas station, and a conditional use permit for the separate retail building. When asked by Zentmyer why Kroger was seeking the exemption, the company’s assistant director of real estate, Joel Starbuck, replied that it was suggested by town staffers early in pre-application meetings, and conceded, “It saves us a good deal of time” in the review proceedings. Trustee Frosty Merriott, who was an opponent of the two earlier development proposals for the larger site, remarked that he does not see much to fight about in this current application. TOWN COUNCIL page 20

CCAH honoring Ro Mead with two events at the Launchpad Sopris Sun Staff Report The Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities (CCAH) is holding a celebration and benefit for arts-leader Ro Mead on July 1-3 at the Launchpad. The Y’Art Sale and 24 Hours of Art will raise funds for Mead, who is dealing with cancer and related issues, according to a press release. Drop off art supplies and art for sale on June 29-30. The sale will operate on July 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in front of the Launchpad. On July 2, local artists will start painting a collective piece of art at 6 p.m. and finish on July 3 at 6 p.m. The celebration for Mead will follow. During all these events a Wishing (Ro) Well will be set up and people can throw in wishes and money. “Every once in a while a person comes along in a community that has such impact it is hard to define,” said a CCAH spokeswoman. “Their work reaches a wide swath of diverse people. Their ideas and commitment to those ideas manifest into realities that grow and strengthen a place. Ro Mead is one of those people. Her work in Carbondale affected development, education and arts and continues today.” Mead said her first experience of Carbondale was at Mountain Fair. The year was 1976 and Ro had moved to Redstone with her then husband, Henry. Both were ceramicists and had a booth at the fair. As Ro tells the story, “We set up our booth and I told Henry I was going to take a walk around and I would be back in about an hour. Three days later I made it back.” Folks say Carbondale Mountain Fair can have that affect on people and it usually leads to many laughs, good friendships and a life-long commitment to the community that caused it. Mead has fulfilled that commitment to the Carbondale community through her work with youth, artists and

the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities, of which she was director from 2004-2010. Mead was first known in the Roaring Fork Valley for her art. She created functional pottery and tiles for clients. Her work and techniques inspired many other artists, especially after she began teaching at Colorado Mountain College. “People really loved her as a teacher,” said former business partner and friend Candace Resnick. In the 1990’s Mead and Resnick teamed up in business opening Architectural Accents, which created tile and ceramic installations for the home. Around 2000, she changed her direction back to teaching art at Yampah High School. It was during this time that CCAH approached Ro to take the helm. In her tenure as executive director of CCAH, Mead helped form the Carbondale Commission on Public Art, and First Fridays. She helped broker the deal with the town and the RE-1 School District, resulting in the Third Street Center. This deal also created an opportunity for CCAH to start an endowment, which continues to grow today. Always passionate about education, Mead started many of the education programs that CCAH still funds today including free after school art classes for Crystal River Elementary School and curriculumbased arts programming at Carbondale Middle School. Mead started the R2 Gallery and created the space CCAH occupied at the Third Street Center. “Ro brought CCAH and the community together in a way no one else could’ve. She instinctively knew how to touch on the things that were important to this community and make it even better,” said current CCAH Director Amy Kimberly. On her own, Mead also participated in the Economic Road Map project in the

early 2000’s. She also worked tirelessly on many political campaigns. After stepping down as director, Mead continued with CCAH for one more year as education coordinator before moving on in 2011. In the last year, Mead has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. While she is cancer free at the moment, her pancreas is not functioning, as it should. This is the

biggest battle Ro Mead has ever fought and it is now that the community can give back. The Y’Art Sale and 24 Hours is the brainchild of two local artists, Rochelle Norwood and Olivia Pevec, who said they believe that art is a way to bring community together. For more information, go to carbondalearts.com.

Bill Lukes guides his dog over an obstacle in last weekend’s Dogs on Course North America regional agility trials at Bridges Center. Dogs on Course will return to Carbondale for its national trials in September. Photo by Jane Bachrach

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From June 11 to June 18, Carbondale officers handled 232 calls for service. During this period, officers investigated the following cases of note:

Sopris Sun Staff Report Town Manager Jay Harrington reported in his weekly memo to the Board of Trustees and employees that “It appears that the Crystal River has peaked for the runoff (season).” He added that the “wall extension” at the town’s ditch head gate had four inches of remaining height above the water level last week, on what was deemed to be the peak day. The first Mexican Rodeo of the summer is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, June 27, at the Gus Darien Riding Arena, Harrington wrote. Also planned for this Saturday is the 15th Annual Mt. Sopris Music Festival at the 4th Street Plaza. The annual Carbondale Clay Center Cajun Clay Night will be held June 27 from 4-9 p.m. Main Street will be blocked off between 2nd Street and Snowmass Drive for that event. And the annual River Valley Ranch Open Tennis Tournament is to be held on June 26-27, involving the use of tennis courts at Triangle Park, as well as the courts at North Face Park. The town’s utility department continues to deal with odors issuing from the Carbondale wastewater treatment plant, Harrington wrote, including a visit by “control technicians” working on modifications to the air blowers at the plant. The modifications include a timing device that brings the blowers online periodically during peak load periods, which Harrington indicated had cut down on the odor problems in the past. After reporting that all of the town’s ditches are functioning normally, Harrington also noted that the main Carbondale ditch was due to be turned off on June 22-23, to accommodate construction activities at the Thompson Park subdivision adjacent to the juncture of Highway 133 and Weant Boulevard. The closure, affecting laterals on either side of Weant

FRIDAy, June 12: At 7:21 a.m. police got a report about a vehicle that had been “rummaged through,” according to the reporting party. The victim said nothing was taken this time, but added that a week earlier she had a bike carrier-bag stolen, which was valued at about $50.

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FRIDAy, June 12: At 3:41 p.m. police got a call about a fight taking place at a location on Merrill Avenue. On arrival, police found no fight in progress, but four men were sitting around drinking beer. The men reported that there had been an argument between one of them and another man, who had left, but that it “had not been physical.” Upon running the names of the four men through the police computer, officers learned that one of them was subject to a restraining order that prohibited the consumption of alcohol. The man was arrested and taken to the Garfield County Jail. MONDAy, June 15: At 11:31 p.m. police stopped a car at the corner of Weant Boulevard and Euclid Avenue for weaving. The driver was arrested on charges of drunk driving, driving on a revoked license, and other alleged violations. WEDNESDAy, June 17: At 7:17 p.m. a local woman reported that her ex-boyfriend threatened to burn her Jeep.

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FRIDAy, June 12: At 3:35 p.m. officers were told that a local man persisted in keeping a rooster at his home, in violation of the town’s Domestic Chicken ordinance. The man was issued a ticket.

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Bikes, bikes, bikes Bicyclists were coming and going every-which-a-way on June 20 and June 22, as CASA’s inaugural Ride for the Child, and the Bicycle Tour of Colorado, rolled in two days apart. The Ninth Judicial District’s Court Appointed Special Advocates fund-raiser attracted a field of more than 200 (clockwise from upper left, the first three photos). Bicycle Tour of Colorado participants pitched their tents at Roaring Fork High School then headed over McClure Pass and on to Paonia the next morning (lower left).

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CCAH R2 Gallery slates 13 for 2016 season

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The Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities has released its 2016 lineup for its R2 Gallery, and it ranges from big group shows to small shows with big names, plus two solo shows. CCAH’s Gallery Committee reviewed 27 proposals from emerging and established artists from the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. “The quality reflected in the proposals this year is very exciting,” said Dave Durrance, Gallery Committee chair. “I believe that’s because of our incredible gallery space." When CCAH moved into the Launchpad in 2014, it dedicated much of its space to two galleries and other display areas, and also transferred the R2 Gallery name to the new building. The name honors the late Ron Robertson. “We were thrilled to have so many artists respond with a variety of themes and media, but it was really tough to narrow it down,” said R2 Gallery Manager Brian Colley. The Gallery Committee followed a list of criteria for evaluating the 2016 exhibition proposals, including: maintaining the quality of artwork, representing all segments of the local artistic community, balancing the types of exhibitions, providing opportunities for emerging and established artists, creating educational connections to the shows, and introducing new ideas and themes that haven’t been exhibited at CCAH. The 2016 R2 Gallery schedule is as follows, with dates subject to change: • “36th annual Valley Visual Art Show” on Jan. 15 to Feb. 20; • “Wilderness Workshop Artists-In-Residence” and Greg Watts’ “Walls” solo photogra-

phy show on March 4 to 25; • Shelly Safir Marolt’s “Private Lives” solo painting show on April 1-22; • Painting and sculpture show featuring Dan Sprick, Dean Bowlby, Andrea Kemp and Gregory Tonozzi on April 29 to May 27; • Richard Carter’s “Mandalas” solo painting show June 3-24; • “40-Year Photography Retrospective” from Anderson Ranch Arts Center on July 1-30; • “Clay National XI” collaboration with the Carbondale Clay Center on Aug. 5 to Sept. 2; • Patricia Ringer’s “Mind Trips” solo painting show and a group sculpture show on Sept. 9-30; • “From Art to Artifact: The Malleability of Metal” and “Prints & Poetry” on Oct. 7 to Nov. 5; • “Deck the Walls: A Holiday Show” on Nov. 18 to Dec. 29. “This is the culmination of years of hard work to improve our gallery and support artists in an even deeper, more meaningful way,” said Amy Kimberly, CCAH executive director. “There have been many people that have helped us get there and it is thrilling to see such amazing artists and exhibitions wanting to show in the R2 Gallery!" Exhibition proposals are available for anyone to submit; the deadline is typically at the beginning of May. “The R2 Gallery has developed a great reputation and is becoming a world-class space for all artists in the Roaring Fork Valley to show and experience curation,” said Gallery Committee member Staci Dickerson. “Each year brings new opportunity.”

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Sneak preview Dance of the Sacred Fire will perform a ďŹ re show/dance on Fourth Street Plaza at 9 p.m. during First Friday on July 3. The Mile Markers will warm up the crowd (so to speak) before the show. On a semi-related note, ďŹ reworks will not be launched inside the town limits of Carbondale on July 4 but if you ďŹ nd a high perch and look downvalley you might spy some.

Footnote to the show Word has it the ďŹ rst Summer Music in the Park concert on June 14 went pretty well from an organizational end ‌ although the closing act, the Fireside Collective, was 90 minutes late. It turns out the North Carolina-based quartet took a detour in Glenwood Canyon to check out Hanging Lake and lost track of time. Once they found Carbondale, the blazing bluegrassers saved some time by setting up only one microphone rather than their customary six, and an abbreviated show went on. After the park, they headed to Steve’s Guitars and played another set.

let’s go bass ďŹ shing If you’re an angler who thinks he really knows how to use his rod, you might think about making your way to Ridgway State Park on July 11-19. More than $5,000 in prizes is being offered in Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s smallmouth bass ďŹ shing tournament. CPW will tag 10 smallmouth bass of all sizes and anglers who catch one of the chosen ďŹ sh will be eligible for prizes. There is no entry fee and the contest

is open to anglers with Colorado ďŹ shing licenses. There are lots of trout in the Roaring Fork Valley but not so many bass. If you’re wondering what a bass looks like, check out one or two of the banners on Main Street.

Theatre Aspen garners nominations Theatre Aspen has received seven nominations for the 2014 summer season Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Awards, according to a press release. The productions included “The Full Monty,� “Little Women, the Musical,� and “The Cottage.� One of the nominations was for Outstanding Season for a Theatre Company, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Dane Agostinis, “The Full Monty�), Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Alison Luff, “Little Women�), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical (Alie Walsh, “Little Women�), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical (Ken Krugman, “Little Women�), Outstanding Musical Direction (David Dyer, “Little Women�), Outstanding Ensemble Performance (“Little Women,� directed by Paige Price, musical director David Dyer). Theatre Aspen opens its 32nd season of repertory on June 26, in the Hurst Theatre in Rio Grande Park.

They say it’s your birthday Folks celebrating their birthday this week include: Olivia Pevec and Mark Burrows (June 25); Zack Ritchie (June 26); Colton Mesner (June 27); Beth Mulry (June 28); Patty Phelan (June 29); John Stickney (June 30) and Jax Moss (July 1).

Petunia Davis blows out the candle at the Third Street Center’s ďŹ fth birthday party on June 18. The gala event included chocolate sheet cake from the Pour House, root beer, food, a band and open houses. As for Petunia, she was later seen weaving through the crowd on rollerblades, serving up a tray of cupcakes. Photo by Jane Bachrach

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Teaming up in Carbondale Ask Lon Winston what impressed him most about Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, and he’ll tell you it’s the simplicity of their message and that they are so “genuine on every level … there was no pretention.” The former president and first lady gave a talk at Thunder River Theatre on the evening of June 23. Winston, the Thunder River Theatre’s executive director, said he was impressed with what the Carters said but their genuineness put everyone at ease. Winston met with the Secret Service four times in the days leading up to the event. They brought in a special trained dog for a bomb sweep, but the agents were mostly concerned with how to handle a medical emergency. As for the agents themselves, “they were kind and easy to work with” and arranged meetings around his schedule. On a scale of 1 to 10, the whole night was a 10. “It was fabulous. The discussions went well. Jim (Calaway) prepared his questions and they were good … they (the Carters) are a team.”

From left to right, moderator Jim Calaway, Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter. The former president and first lady addressed a wide range of national and international issues, including race relations, immigration, gun violence, the Middle East, the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, mental health and the Carter Center. Photos by Jane Bachrach

Opposite page, clockwise: Former president Jimmy Carter exits a Secret Service SUV in front of Thunder River Theatre; left to right: Judy Welsh, Carbondale police officer Fred Williams and Emma Danciger; the Carters and a Secret Service agent enter the theatre; Carbondale police officers; Connie Calaway.

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Community Calendar THURSDAY June 25 “FORKS OVER KNIVES” • Davi Nikent and Heart Healthy Meals present the documentary film “FORKS OVER KNIVES” at 7 p.m. at the Third Street Center. The suggested donation is $10. KOROlOGOS • The Korologos Gallery in downtown Basalt hosts a reception for the show “The Feminine Eye” from 5 to 7 p.m. The show runs through July 5 and features photographers Sandra Lee Kaplan and Kathryn Rabinow, and painters Roseta Santiago and Dinah K. Worman. Info: 927-9668. RODEO CONTINUES • The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo continues at the Gus Darien arena (east of town on County Road 100) Thursdays rain for shine through Aug. 20. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., slack at 6 p.m. and grand entry at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per adult; $30 per car load (up to six people) with additional adults $5 each. Kids under 10 are free if accompanied by an adult. Advance and discount season tickets are available at the Roaring Fork Valley Coop. Info: carbondalerodeo.com. ROTARy • The Mt. Sopris Rotary meets at Mi Casita at noon every Thursday.

FRI.-SAT. June 26-28 THEATRE • Thunder River Theatre Company continues its run of the Michael Hollinger comedy “Red Herring” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. The play, set in Cold War 1952, combines three love stories, a murder mys-

To list your event, email information to news@soprissun.com. Deadline is noon on Monday. Events take place in Carbondale unless noted. For up-to-the-minute valley-wide event listings, check out the Community Calendar online at soprissun.com. View events online at soprissun.com/calendar.

tery and a nuclear espionage plot. The TRTC production is directed by Wendy Moore, and features David Collier, Lisa Langer, Jennifer Michaud, Bob Moore, Sophie Sakson and Chris Wheatley. Tickets are $25 for adults, $17 for 20-30 somethings and $14 for fulltime students, and are available at thunderrivertheatre.com. The play continues July 2-4. Thunder River Theatre is located in downtown Carbondale, west of the Dinkel Building between Main Street and Colorado Avenue. Info: 963-8200.

FRI.-SAT. June 26-27 MUSIC FEST • The Mt. Sopris Music Fest takes place at Fourth Street Plaza and other venues around town.

FRIDAY June 26 MONKS RETURN • The Monks of Gaden Shartse drop in at Sustainable Settings at 10 a.m. to perform a blessing and snag some chow. After that, the monks are off to Basalt before noon.

SATURDAY June 27 CAJUN ClAy NIGHT • Music will be supplied by Electric Lemon, gumbo by Andreas Fischbacher, and bowls by Carbondale Clay Center students and teachers at Cajun Clay night starting at 6 p.m. There’ll also be a silent auction, libations, crazy costume contest, kids fair and the CCC’s famous gator cake. Tickets are $35 for adults ($40 at the door); $20 for kids 6-16 in advance ($25 at the door). Info: carbondaleclay.org. lIVE MUSIC • The Black Nugget on Main Street presents the Boston-based Kristen Ford. Her current release is “Tighten it Up.” lIVE MUSIC • The Magic Moments concert series kicks off at Redstone Park from 6 to 9 p.m. with the Starletts (four powerhouse vocalists belting out Motown, soul and rock). It’s free. Info: redstonecolorado.com.

MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “Love & Mercy” (PG-13) at 7:30 p.m. June 26-July 2 and “Far from the Madding Crowd” (PG-13) at 5 p.m. June 27-28 (captioned on June 28).

FINDHORN FIlM • The documentary film “Fifty Years of Findhorn” will be shown at the Carbondale Branch Library at 5:30 p.m. Findhorn is a Scottish community of free thinkers, garden spirits and New Age ideas, according to a press release. Former Findhorn participants and members of the Carbondale Co-Housing Community will be on hand to discuss the film and related matters. Admission is free.

BIKING • Aloha Mountain Cyclery hosts a Friday Bikes and Beers mountain bike ride. Meet at the store in La Fontana Plaza at 6 p.m.

BREAD BAKE • There’ll be a bread bake at the Community Bread Oven at the Third Street Center. Bring your yeast loaves ready to put in at 1 p.m. It’s free. Info: Facebook.

DAVI NIKENT • Misha gives an introductory talk about bio energy at 6:30 p.m. at the Third Street Center. Admission is by donation. Info: 970-318-0198.

SENIOR MATTERS • A tech class about storing, retrieving and deleting data is offered through Senior Matters from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Carbondale Branch Library.

lEMONADE DAy • Basalt celebrates Pan & Fork Lemonade Day downtown from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A parade kicks things off at 11 a.m., followed by a chalk art contest at noon. Big Dog 7 the Midnight Badgers provide the music all day. Elsewhere today, kids up and down the Roaring Fork Valley will be station themselves at the own lemonade stands serving up cold beverages so drop in and drink up. Lemonade Day is organized by the Buddy Program to teach kids how to operate their own business. Info: 920-2130 or rfv.lemonadeday.org.

SUNDAY June 28 POETRy • The Aspen Poets’ Society kicks off its summer at 6:30 p.m. at Victoria’s Espress and Wine Bar. Live music will be provided by Breton McNamara. There’ll be an open mic and guest poetry Robert King. It’s free. Info: 379-2136.

TUES.-WEDS. June 29-30 y’ART DEADlINE • CCAH at the Launchpad is accepting donations of old or unwanted art supplies for the Y’Art Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 963-1680.

MONDAY June 29 REIKI • Claire O’Leary presents “Reiki I Training & Attunement” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1915 Colorow Rd., Glenwood Springs. Info: 303-525-6893. WIlDFlOWER WAlK • Wilderness Workshop and the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies go on a free wildflower walk in the Hunter Creek Valley. Registration is required at wildernessworkshop .org. Info: 510-0697. CALENDAR page 11

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Community Calendar HEPWORTH DOES STEVE’S • Spoken word artist/musician Myrlin Hepworth does an adult-oriented show at Steve’s Guitars at 8:30 p.m. It’ll be a mix of music and poetry. Though he is best known locally for his work the last three years in middle and high schools, Hepworth performs frequently at clubs in the Phoenix area and at colleges and universities around the country. His songs “Mixaca’s Alter Ego Walks the Blvd” and “Arizona I Love You But …” were featured recently on NPR’s “Alt Latino” show. The suggested donation is $10. Info: 963-3304. Hepworth will also give a free workshop for middle and high school students while he’s in town. Info: 963-5782.

TUESDAY June 30 CCAH • Head over to the Third Street Center from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for CCAH’s Art & Wine Break. It’s Collage Night with Lisa Singer. CCAH will supply wine, snacks and Singer to facilitate collage art projects. The cost is $25. To reserve a spot, go to carbondalearts.com. lIBRARy • The Carbondale Branch Library host an ice cream social at 10:30 a.m. Info: 963-2889 or gcpld.org. FAMIly CONSTEllATIONS • Carol Shure gives an introductory talk about Systematic Family Constellation from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Third Street Center. The fee is $25. Info: 831218-5770 or carolshure@yahoo.com. INDOOR COURTS • Ad-In! holds a fundraiser at the St. Regis in Aspen from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Proceeds go toward covering four tennis courts Crown Mountain Park in El Jebel. Tickets are $75 for one or $100 for two. Info: 927-4693.

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WED.-MON. July 1-4 y’ART SAlE • Come celebrate Ro Mead and all things art at the CCAH Launchpad (76 S. 4th Street). There’ll be great deals on art supplies and an art project at the Maker Table from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 1. Proceeds benefit Mead (a former CCAH director) to help with her medical expenses. A celebration of Mead starts at 6 p.m. on July 3, which coincides with 24 Hours of Art, in which 12 local artists will create an installation for the Rio Grande Trail. Info: 963-1680 or carbondalearts.com.

WEDNESDAY July 1 THEATRE • Theatre Aspen presents “Cabaret” through Aug. 15. Tickets and info: 844-706-7387 or theatreaspen.org. FARMER’S MARKET • The Carbondale Farmer’s Market at Fourth and Main Street takes place on Wednesdays through September. It starts at 10 a.m., according to the town’s website. ROTARy • The Rotary Club of Carbondale meets at the Carbondale Fire Station at 6:50 a.m. on Wednesdays. Info: rotarycarbondale.org. MINDFUlNESS • Way of Compassion Dharma Center in the Third Street Center hosts a meditation and Dharma teachings with John (Chophel) Bruna on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Info: 510-0583 or wayofcompassion.org. lIVE MUSIC • Dan Rosenthal hosts an open mic night at Rivers restaurant in Glenwood Springs from 8 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday.

Further Out TUESDAY July 7 CRMS PRESCHOOl • CRMS preschool holds an open house and registration from 4 to 6 p.m. Children’s Rocky Mountain School is located on the CRMS campus at 1493 County Road 106 (look for the open house sign). Info: Debbie at 963-3216.

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MAyOR’S COFFEE HOUR • Chat with Carbondale Mayor Stacey Bernot on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Village Smithy. “12 By 2 CONTINUES” • The Carbondale Council on Arts continues “12 by 2: A Conversation Between Poets and Visual Artists” at the Launchpad. The show features painters, sculptors, photographers and fiber artists who were paired with a local poet to inspire one another to create new works. The show continues through July 31, with a poetry reading at 5:30 p.m. on July 10. Info: 963-1680 or carbondalearts.com. ART AROUND TOWN • CPAC’S 2015 Art aRound town sculpture exhibition kicked off on June 4 and continues through the year. The juried show features 14 sculptors from across the U.S., plus Carbondale’s very own Joe Burleigh and Mark Cesark. Maps the show sculpture locations are available at town hall. SENIOR AEROBICS • Seniors are invited to take part in an aerobics class at the El Jebel Community Annex Building on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. the suggested donation is $2 per class. Info: Christy at 970-328-7682. lIBRARy • The Carbondale Branch Library hosts “Gaming & Lunch” from noon to 1

p.m. on Thursdays through the summer. Free lunch is provided for those 18 and under. The program is partnership with the Food Bank of the Rockies as part of its Summer Food Service program. Info: 963-2889 and gcpld.org. SATURDAy CRAFTERNOONS • The Wyly Art Center offers Saturday Crafternoons from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. It’s for all ages; kids 4 and under must bring a parent. The cost is $5 per project. Info: 927-4123. BRIDGE • The Carbondale Bridge Club meets at the Senior Matters room in the Third Street Center Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. You must have a partner and the fee is $3 per person. Info: 963-0425. CARBONDAlE lIBRARy • The Carbondale Branch Library holds Family Story Time every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., and Tablab/Wii Gaming at 4 p.m. on Thursdays. PATHFINDERS • The grief and loss support group Pathfinders meets at Core Healing Arts 1101 Village Road, Suite 2D) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of the month. Pathfinders is a non-profit, psychosocial support program for people dealing with chronic illness, disability, bereavement. Info: pathfindersforcancer.org or 319-6854 or 925-1226.

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Community Briefs Help solve thorny problems The deadline to apply to join Carbondale’s Noxious Weed Management Task Force is June 26. The task force will advise the town trustees as they draft an integrated weed management plan, and will work with members of the E-board and Parks and Recreation Commission. Address letters to: Larry Ballenger, Town of Carbondale, 511 Colorado Ave., Carbondale, CO 81623. Info: 510-1217 or lballenger@carbondaleco.net.

On a related note Trustees AJ Hobbs is organizing a weekly weed-pulling effort at North Face Bike Park, as promised when the board approved previously approved a weed eradication project using chemicals. The community weed pulls will take place at 5 p.m. every Thursday and continue until sunset. For details, call Hobbs at 618-9213.

CR106 update At Monday’s meeting, the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners decided to move continued discussion of County Road 106 through CRMS from July 13 to July 20. The reason: one of the commissioners will be out of town on July 13 so there will not be a meeting.

Tosho Con: Call for work The Carbondale Branch Library is seeking submissions for a teen art contest to take place during “Tosho Con: A Fandom Festival” on July 15. Participants must be be-

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tween 14-18. Submissions are due at the library by 5 p.m. on July 14. The winner will be given free registration to the Aspen Words Summer graphic novel workshop that will take place the week of July 27. For more information, call 963-2889.

Fair volunteers head online Folks can now sign up for a Mountain Fair volunteer shift (or shifts) at carbondalearts.com. Get your prime spots now: trash on Saturday and Sunday morning, Peace Patrol on Friday night, T-shirt sales any time. Volunteers who put in four hours receive a 44th annual Mountain Fair T-shirt. Info: carbondalearts.com or 963-1680.

Basalt hosting free music series Circle Wednesdays on your calendar for July 8 through Aug. 12, as Basalt is offering up a free series in Lions Park starting with the Bo Hale Treatment (classic rock), followed by Crowlin Ferlies (Celtic bluegrass) on July 15, the Starletts (Motown/soul) on July 22, the Drunken Hearts (alt-Americana) on July 29, Latin Jazz Express (Afro-Cuban jazz) on Aug. 5, and Trout Steak Revival (Colorado bluegrass) on Aug. 12. Each show starts at 6 p.m.

Sign up now The Wilderness Workshop, and Mary Harris of the Roaring Fork chapter of the Audubon Society, go on a free birding walk at Hay Park (the base of Mt. Sopris) from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 8. Registration is required at wildernessworkshop.org. For details, call 510-0697.

Roaring Fork High School cheerleaders held a carwash to help pay for a camp they plan to attend later this summer. Keep an eye out for other possible fund-raisers. Photo by Jane Bachrach

Have a blast in Kremmling There are a few spots left in Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s women-only “Cast, Blast and Twang” in Kremmling on June 27. Women can learn the basics of fly-fishing, archery and how to handle a shotgun. No experience or equipment is required. The fee is $20 and pre-registration is required. For details, call 970-725-6200.

Emergency 911 calls Here are the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District’s 911 calls for the week

of June 14-20: • Medical emergencies (8); • Swift water responses (3); • Fire alarm responses (3); • Trauma emergencies (2); • Motor vehicle accidents (2); • Requests for standby (2); • Citizen assist (1); • Community event (1); • Unauthorized burning (1); • Structure fire/assist Glenwood Springs Fire Department (1); • Smoke sighting/nothing found (1).

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NOXIOUS WEED TASK FORCE OPENINGS

The Town of Carbondale is forming a Noxious Weed Management Task Force to advise the Mayor and the Board of Trustees on the Control of noxious weeds on public lands and right-of-ways within the Town of Carbondale.

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The Task Force will review the Colorado Noxious Weed Act and make recommendations to the Trustees on the development of a Town of Carbondale Integrated Weed Management Plan that will meet the requirements of the Act. The Task Force will be comprised of a member of the Board of Trustees, a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, a member of The Environmental Board and four knowledgeable Carbondale community members. If you are interested in serving on the Task Force, please submit a letter of interest to the Town of Carbondale.

Letters of Interest are due by June 26, 2015.

Contact Larry Ballenger at: 510-1217 Office 618-7254 Cell lballenger@carbondaleco.net

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E-Board recommends expanding ban on plastic bags Town wide By John Colson Sopris Sun Staff Writer Carbondale’s Environmental Board this week recommended that the town expand its ban on plastic shopping bags to include all businesses, instead of just City Market, the town’s largest grocery store and its biggest generator of sales tax revenues. The E-Board, as it is known, on Monday approved a proposed ordinance to be sent on to the town’s Board of Trustees. It was the E-Board that came up with the town’s existing bag ban, passed in 2011, which outlaws the use of plastic shopping bags by all grocery stores larger than 3,500 square feet, and requires grocery stores to charge a 20-cent fee on any paper grocery bags handed out to customers who do not have a reusable bag for their purchases. A portion of that fee can be retained by the grocer, for use in educating consumers about the bag ban, under the original ordinance. The proposal to expand the bag-ban came up during an April 21 work session of the board of trustees and the E-Board, where it was mentioned by Trustee A.J. Hobbs, who also sits on the E-Board. Trustee Frosty Merriott also raised the possibility of banning plastic water bottles within town limits, but there was no supporting discussion by the two boards. The ordinance forwarded by the E-Board to the trustees would be an amendment to the 2011 law, applying it to

“any business operating within town limits,” as part of the town’s “duty to protect the public health, safety and welfare, including the natural environment and the health of its citizens and visitors,” according to the text of the proposed ordinance passed on Monday night. The proposal is based on the E-Board’s finding that “the use of all single-use shopping bags (plastic and paper) has several environmental impacts on a local and global scale, including greenhouse gas emissions, litter, harm to wildlife, atmospheric acidification, water consumption and solid waste generation.” The language of the proposed ordinance also concludes that, despite efforts to the contrary, “very few disposable carryout bags are recycled” and end up in landfills or swirling around in the winds and the oceans, blocking storm drains and creating other environmental problems. The E-Board estimates that fewer than five percent of the roughly two-billion bags used every year in Colorado are recycled. The board also concluded that the use of disposable paper bags is only marginally better than plastic, “because the production of these types of bags contributes to natural resource depletion (in the form of trees cut down for pulp), greenhouse gas emissions and waterborne wastes.” Plastic bags also are known to be a constituent component of large, swirling masses of ocean-born trash that are concentrated in what are known as “gyre” currents, most notably in the Pacific Ocean. According to the Smithsonian Institute’s “Ocean Portal,”

a website dedicated to oceanic information, the North Pacific Gyre is formed by four major ocean currents converging together, and is also known at the “eastern Pacific garbage patch.” First publicly discussed in the 1990s, the patch is estimated to contain up to eight million metric tons of plastic trash, which can drown or otherwise incapacitate fish and birds when they are entangled in the mess. One aspect of this garbage patch, according to the Ocean Portal (or OP) information, is that, while the plastic does not biodegrade, it is slowly disintegrated by the sun’s light and heat into tiny particles that are being eaten by fish and fowl and even becoming hosts to a new kind of “microbial ecosystem” that the OP describes as having an “unknown effect” on the larger ecology. One way to combat the growth of the patch, the OP reports hopefully, is the banning of plastic shopping bags by governments around the world. The new ordinance, if approved by the trustees, would be effective as of Jan. 1, 2016, and would mandate that “disposable plastic bags shall not be sold or distributed, retail or wholesale, within town limits by any business.” The ordinance leaves it to business owners whether they want to sell or give away renewable bags to customers, and establishes penalties for violation of the amended bag ban. The ordinance calls for “large retail businesses” to continue to sell disposable paper bags to customers at a cost of 20-cents apiece, and to record the number of such bags sold and the amount of cash collected through the sales.

Carbondale police chief gives cops discretion in booze busts By John Colson Sopris Sun Staff Writer The debate was heated at times during Tuesday night’s Board of Trustees meeting, when talk turned to enforcement of the town’s “open container” laws against drinking in public and how that affects the atmosphere at town-sponsored concerts in Sopris Park. The issue came up in response to complaints from a Carbondale man when he got a $130 ticket for bringing wine to the park for a concert on June 14. Carbondale Police Chief Gene Schilling told the trustees that he has given his officers permission to exercise “discretion” in such cases, but noted that the buck stops with him in this instance. “It was my directive” that the officer followed, Schilling told the trustees, most of whom seemed sympathetic to the difficulties encountered by police enforcing the law. Trustee Allyn Harvey, however, was testily critical of the police role in the incident. “Going around and asking people to open their coolers is not discretion,” Harvey declared, adding that if the police see someone with booze in the park they should simply “have them put it away” and caution the citizens against further violations of the town’s laws. “I find it offensive. I find it offensive that the trustees were blamed for it,” Harvey continued, in a reference to remarks by Schilling indicating that he was acting on the trustee’s orders. Schilling assured the trustees that he has talked with his officers about his policies, noting, “I’ll guarantee you, searching coolers was not OK. That’s not the way we’ve done it.” At another point in the meeting, Schilling commented, “Warnings would have been appropriate,” and described another enforcement episode when police found people drinking at Miners Park and issued warnings rather than tickets. Trustee Pam Zentmyer, while sympathetic to the cops, said she agreed with Harvey that the police attitude should not be, “let’s go in there and be heavy-handed” at a public event. It was generally agreed that what is needed is more detailed signs than the existing signs at the parks, which state that dogs and glass containers are not allowed, but say nothing about prohibitions against public consumption of alcohol.

Mayor Stacey Bernot recalled having seen a sign once that depicted a dog with a cigarette between its lips and a bottle of beer in its paw, overlaid with the standard red circle with a slash indicating such behavior is prohibited. After the laughter died down, she said she was unsure where she saw it, “but it covered all the elements. And it’s not derogatory in any way. It just says, ‘don’t do this stuff in the park.’” Trustee A.J. Hobbs agreed with the need for discretion and

better signs, but warned Schilling, “It could go very wrong, very quick, if we are too strict” in enforcing such laws. Schilling, after assuring the trustees he would work on the issue, noted that his officers had reported that one activity he might have expected was nowhere in evidence — the smoking of pot by concert attendees. Pot use is legal for anyone over 21 in Colorado, but not in public. “The guys told me they didn’t see one person that was smoking at the concert,” he reported happily.

“Hats on” to Steve Skinner (left) and Louis Meyer (right) for dressing for the occasion at the Rotary Club of Carbondale’s annual Happening at the Orchard. It’s the club’s biggest fund-raiser of the year and helps it donate thousands of dollars to local non-profits. Photo by Jane Bachrach THE SOPRIS SUN, Carbondale’s weekly community connector • JUNE 25 - JUly 2, 2015 • 13

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Wyly features paintings by BHS’s Savy Cheatham Sopris Sun Staff Report The Wyly Art Center presents “Reinterpretations: what you think you know to be true,” featuring paintings by Basalt High School student Savy Cheatham with mentor Nancy Lovendahl. “Reinterpretations” features acrylic, watercolor and ink portraits. The show runs through July 4. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Originally, I explored the reinterpretation of places, real or imaginary, and how different people perceived them differently,” Cheatham said. “Later in the year, I began to focus on drawing.” This exhibition is offered through The Claudette Carter Art Mentors Program for young women and is directed by internationally known artists Nancy Lovendahl. Each year, Lovendahl and Ingrid Magidson work one-on-one with a Basalt High School and Roaring Fork High School junior from September through June. Students learn first-hand what it takes to become a working artist. They are introduced to the full cycle of the exhibi-

tion process starting with a show concept, building each artwork, then moving on to photographing and promoting, culminating in their one-woman exhibition in The Wyly Gallery. Upon successful completion of the mentorship, the student helps to select the next year’s mentee. The program is for a high school junior who is considering the arts as a career path. “This mentorship is invaluable in applying for admission and scholarships to colleges,” said a Wyly spokeswoman.

Wyly Annex The Wyly Annex continues its exhibition “Portraits,” featuring Linda Girvin. Her photo-based work features large, archival pigment prints, which examine the bittersweet appeal of life’s transitions through gestures and use of color. “The scanner bed is my paper, and the birds my paint,” explained Girvin. The Wyly Annex will host a reception for Girvin from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on July 1, and a dinner on July 2. The show continues through July 4.

Upcoming The Wyly Annex will feature Ingrid Magidson in a show titled “Echoes Through Time.” An opening reception is slated from 5 to 7 p.m. on July 10; the show continues through Aug. 5. The show will feature Renaissance images layered with antique objects and transparent sheets. Magidson explores the theme of time in a literal sense, embedding clock parts into the works, and sometimes hanging pendulums from the frames. She will discuss her work at the Wyly Annex at 5:30 p.m. on July 30. The Wyly Art Center will feature Sarah Peterson in a show titled “Retrospective: Intimate Gestures.” The opening is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. on July 10. The show features Peterson’s watercolors. She will discuss her work at the Wyly at 5:30 p.m. on July 9. She is also the recipient of the Wyly’s Creative Force award for 2015. The Wyly Art Center, in partnership with the town of Basalt, is sowing the seeds of

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Classes Classes for adults, teens and kids continue through the summer. Offerings include “Introduction to Fashion Photography” with Christine Szeredy on July 11 ($80) and “Drawing with Light: An Introduction to Cyanotope with Chris Hassig on July 18 ($85). For details, go to wylyarts.org, call 9274123 or e-mail art@wylyarts.org.

On Wednesday mornings, after a Tuesday night Council meeting, visit in an informal setting with Basalt Mayor Jacque Whitsitt for coffee and a chat at Saxy’s Coffee Shop, 104 Midland Avenue. This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts, make comments and catch up on what’s happening in Basalt. All issues and topics welcome.

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benefit survey. Are the wages and benefits of the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District competitive with the other fire agencies in the Roaring Fork Valley, or do adjustments need to be made? If so, which personnel — all or the lower ranks? Will this survey require additional funds or reduced funds? It will not be known until the survey is completed and the Fire District Board reviews it. Seventh, when the 2004 master plan was developed, all of the district board members and management staff have continued to serve the fire district in some fashion — as board members, staff, consultants or newly elected board members. Using my crystal ball, I forecast that all of the Fire District Board members and upper management of the fire district, will no longer be with the organization. I hate to admit it, but a majority of us are getting old and will be moving on. The 2015 master plan must be written so that the future Fire District Board and management will need to rely on the documents and not the institutional memory of us old guys. So what is the hurry? The Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District is at a critical turning point for the future. The citizens, the Master Plan Steering Committee and the Fire District Board are making decisions for the next 10 years. That year is 2026! The United States will have elected, or reelected, three presidents by the time this plan is completed. So what is the hurry, and why do we need vote on more taxes in November? If needed, the Fire District Board can offer the voters a chance to review its tax levy in May of 2016 without the competing issues that they will be facing in the November election. Thank you for your consideration. Carl L. Smith is a board member of the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District, and holds a BS in public administration.

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CARBONDALE TOWN OF 2015 Drinking Water Quality Report For Calendar Year 2014 Public Water System ID: CO0123167 Esta es información importante. Si no la pueden leer, necesitan que alguien se la traduzca.

We are pleased to present to you this year’s water quality report. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. Please contact MARK O’MEARA at 970-9633140 with any questions about the Drinking Consumer Confidence Rule (CCR) or for public participation opportunities that may affect the water quality. General Information All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or by visiting http://water.epa.gov/drink/contaminants.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV-AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk of infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, or to receive a copy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and microbiological contaminants call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (1-800-426-4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants: viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants: salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

• Pesticides and herbicides: may come from a variety of sources, such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

• Radioactive contaminants: can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. • Organic chemical contaminants: including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and also may come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prescribes regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health. Lead in Drinking Water If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems (especially for pregnant women and young children). It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. Additional information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800426-4791) or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWAP) The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has provided us with a Source Water Assessment Report for our water supply. For general information or to obtain a copy of the report please visit http://wqcdcompliance.com/ccr. The report is located under “Source Water Assessment Reports”, and then “Assessment Report by County”. Select GARFIELD County and find 123167; CARBONDALE TOWN OF or by contacting MARK O’MEARA at 970-963-3140. The Source Water Assessment Report provides a screeninglevel evaluation of potential contamination that could occur. It does not mean that the contamination has or will occur. We can use this information to evaluate the need to improve our current water treatment capabilities and prepare for future contamination threats. This can help us ensure that quality finished water is delivered to your homes. In addition, the source water assessment results provide a starting point for developing a source water protection plan. Potential sources of contamination in our source water area are listed on the next page. The Town of Carbondale has submitted a revised SWAP to the State in 2015, it is available on line on the Town web site under the Utility Department directory. Please contact us to learn more about what you can do to help protect your drinking water sources, any questions about the Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report, to learn more about our system, or to attend scheduled public meetings. We want you, our valued customers, to be informed about the services we provide and the quality water we deliver to you every day.

Our Water Sources Source

Source Type

Water Type

Potential Source(s) of Contamination

WELL RFWF NO 1

Well

Groundwater UDI Surface Water

WELL RFWF NO 2

Well

Groundwater UDI Surface Water

WELL RFWF NO 3

Well

Groundwater UDI Surface Water

WELL CRYSTAL RIVER NO 2

Well

Groundwater

SOUTH NETTLE CREEK DIVERSION

Intake

Surface Water

NORTH NETTLE CREEK DIVERSION

Intake

Surface Water

Septic systems transportation and roadways, agricultural practices, solid/hazardous waste, gravel pits, developed and degraded riparian areas and, future land use planning Septic systems transportation and roadways, agricultural practices, solid/hazardous waste, gravel pits, developed and degraded riparian areas and, future land use planning Septic systems transportation and roadways, agricultural practices, solid/hazardous waste, gravel pits, developed and degraded riparian areas and, future land use planning Septic systems oil and gas operations, wildfire, residential practices, agricultural practices, above/below ground storage tanks and, degraded riparian areas future land use planning The highest priority potential contaminant sources and/or issues of concern are wildfire residential, agricultural, storm water, agriculture, outdoor recreation and, camping and hiking The highest priority potential contaminant sources and/or issues of concern are wildfire residential, agricultural, storm water, agriculture, outdoor recreation and, camping and hiking

Terms and Abbreviations

• Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) − The highest level of a contaminant allowed in drinking water.

• Treatment Technique (TT) − A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

• Action Level (AL) − The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment and other regulatory requirements.

• Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) − The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

• Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) − The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) − The level of a drinking water disinfectant, below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. • Violation (No Abbreviation) − Failure to meet a Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulation.

• Formal Enforcement Action (No Abbreviation) − Escalated action taken by the State (due to the risk to public health, or number or severity of violations) to bring a noncompliant water system back into compliance. • Variance and Exemptions (V/E) − Department permission not to meet a MCL or treatment technique under certain conditions.

• Gross Alpha (No Abbreviation) − Gross alpha particle activity compliance value. It includes radium-226, but excludes radon 222, and uranium. • Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) − Measure of the radioactivity in water.

• Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) − Measure of the clarity or cloudiness of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the typical person.

• Compliance Value (No Abbreviation) – Single or calculated value used to determine if regulatory contaminant level (e.g. MCL) is met. Examples of calculated values are the 90th Percentile, Running Annual Average (RAA) and Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA). • Average (x-bar) − Typical value.

• Range (R) − Lowest value to the highest value.

• Sample Size (n) − Number or count of values (i.e. number of water samples collected).

• Parts per million = Milligrams per liter (ppm = mg/L) − One part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

• Parts per billion = Micrograms per liter (ppb = ug/L) − One part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. • Not Applicable (N/A) – Does not apply or not available.

Detected Contaminants

CARBONDALE TOWN OF routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The following table(s) show all detections found in the period of January 1 to December 31, 2014 unless otherwise noted. The State of Colorado requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. Therefore, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. Violations and Formal Enforcement Actions, if any, are reported in the next section of this report.

Note: Only detected contaminants sampled within the last 5 years appear in this report. If no tables appear in this section then no contaminants were detected in the last round of monitoring.

Summary of Disinfectants Sampled in the Distribution System Contaminant Name

Month

Chlorine

Results

Sample Size

TT Requirement

TT Violation

Typical Sources

Lowest monthly percentage of samples meeting TT requirement: 100%

0

For any two consecutive months, At least 95% of samples (per month) must be detectable

No

Water additive used to control microbes

Lead and Copper Sampled in the Distribution System Contaminant Name

Time Period

90 Percentile

Sample Size

Unit of Measure

90th Percentile AL

Copper

09/17/2014 to 09/18/2014

0.61

20

ppm

1.3

Lead

09/17/2014 to 09/18/2014

4.1

20

ppb

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th

Sample Sites Above AL

1

90th Percentile AL Exceedance

Typical Sources

No

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

No

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Disinfection Byproducts Sampled in the Distribution System Name

Year

Average

Range Low – High

Sample Size

Unit of Measure

MCL

MCLG

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

2014

2.8

2.4 to 3.2

2

ppb

60

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)

2014

7.5

6.8 to 8.2

2

ppb

80

Highest Compliance Value

MCL Violation

Typical Sources

N/A

No

Byproduct of drinking water disinfection

N/A

No

Byproduct of drinking water disinfection

Total Organic Carbon (Disinfection Byproducts Precursor) Removal Ratio of Raw and Finished Water Contaminant Name

Year

Average

Range Low – High

Sample Size

Unit of Measure

TT Minimum Ratio

TT Violation

Typical Sources

Total Organic Carbon Ratio

2014

All TOC tests were below reporting limit

1 to 1

4

Ratio

1.00

No

Naturally present in the environment

*If minimum ratio not met and no violation identified then the system achieved compliance using alternative criteria.

Summary of Turbidity Sampled at the Entry Point to the Distribution System Contaminant Name

Sample Date

Level Found

TT Requirement

TT Violation

Typical Sources

Turbidity Nettle Creek Treatment Plant Roaring Fork Treatment Plant Turbidity

Date/Month: September

Highest single measurement: 0.999 NTU

Maximum 1 NTU for any single measurement

No

Soil Runoff

In any month, at least 95% of samples must be less than 0.3 NTU

No

Soil Runoff

September

0.66

Month:

Lowest monthly percentage of samples meeting TT requirement for our technology: 100 %

Radionuclides Sampled at the Entry Point to the Distribution System Contaminant Name

Year

Average

Range Low – High

Sample Size

Unit of Measure

MCL

MCLG

MCL Violation

Typical Sources

Combined Radium

2012

0.2

0.2 to 0.2

1

pCi/L

5

0

No

Erosion of natural deposits

Combined Uranium

2013

2.8

2.8 to 2.8

2

ppb

30

0

No

Erosion of natural deposits

Inorganic Contaminants Sampled at the Entry Point to the Distribution System Contaminant Name

Year

Average

Range Low – High

Sample Size

Unit of Measure

MCL

MCLG

MCL Violation

Typical Sources

Barium

2014

0.05

0.04 to 0.06

2

ppm

2

2

No

Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits

Fluoride

2014

0.09

0 to 0.18

2

ppm

4

4

No

Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

Nitrate

2014

0.43

0.36 to 1

3

ppm

10

10

No

Nettle Creek Treatment Plant Roaring Fork Treatment Plant

0.49

Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits

Nitrite

2014

0 to 0.01

2

ppm

1

1

No

Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits

0.36

Unregulated or Secondary Contaminants** **Secondary standards are non-enforceable guidelines for contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects (such as skin, or tooth discoloration) or aesthetic effects (such as taste, odor, or color) in drinking water. Contaminant Name

Year

Average

Range Low – High

Sample Size

Unit of Measure

Secondary Standard

Total Dissolved Solids

2014

157.32

346 to 395

2

ppm

500

Violations, Significant Deficiencies, and Formal Enforcement Actions Violations Name

Category

Time Period

Health Effects

Compliance Value

TT Level or MCL

CHLORINE

RES DISINFECT CONCENTRATION (SWTR) TREATMENT TECHNIQUE

10/01/2014 - 10/31/2014

Some people who use water containing chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could experience irritating effects to their eyes and nose. Some people who drink water containing chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could experience stomach discomfort.

0.2 MG/L

.09 MG/L

Additional Violation Information Note: If any violation relates to failing to install adequate filtration or disinfection equipment or processes, or have had a failure of such equipment or processes then the water may be inadequately treated. Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. Explanation of the violation(s) and the steps taken to resolve them: On October 1, 2014 the recorded disinfectant residuals from our on line instrumentation dropped to below 0.2 mg/L for 21 hours at the Nettle Creek Treatment Plant site ID.#007 (from 12:30 pm . September 30, 2014 to 9:00am. October 1, 2014). The standard is that levels may not drop below 0.2 mg/l for more than 4 hours. An automated valve on the disinfection feed system had failed to fully open, this was immediately repaired. The problem was resolved by 9:15am October 1, 2014. This episode included a failure on the on call alarm system which failed to notify staff of the low disinfection level. Disinfection residual testing was performed immediately at the entry point to the distribution system. Actual laboratory results of the chlorine residual level were measured to be 0.23m g/1 while the reporting instrumentation was reading 0.09mg/l. Upon repair, the disinfection residual was adjusted to standard operational levels. Failure of the alarm system was addressed for early detection and on call personnel call out . A public notification was sent out on December 3 rd via E-Mail and posting on the web site. On September 2, 2014 annual standardization and calibration was performed on the instrumentation by factory representatives at the Roaring Fork Treatment Plant. The output recorder signal had been changed from 0-1 to 0-100 which amplified the scaling span by l00. This in turn placed the recorded values to zero on the instrumentation used for compliance. The remedial action to this was to average the filtrate turbidity values for reporting. This did not enact a treatment technique violation or violation of drinking water quality.

Published June 25, 2015 in The Sopris Sun.

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Nepalese expect disaster with upcoming monsoon (Editor’s note: This is Hamilton Pevec’s latest installment from Nepal, where he is helping to organize volunteer relief missions to rural parts of the country). By Hamilton Pevec Special to The Sopris Sun There is a feeling among all the relief workers and local people that when the monsoon hits, so will disaster. The surface has been loosened by earthquakes and prepped to wash away in the rain. “The monsoon is coming” has added a new level of urgency to our work. At the beginning of June. Robin, Collin, Devika and myself went back to the Dalit village, Bonpale, to determine if they wanted to learn to build earth bag houses. We knew we had to pass through Palungtar, the village that previously ignored half of it inhabitants because they were from a lower caste. I felt compelled to go back and deliver the supplies requested by those excluded in an attempt to balance things out, right the social injustice. On one hand it felt good, but on the other I couldn’t help but wonder if this will only perpetuate the caste divisions. Just talking about it, even writing about it is a way of acknowledging that the system is in effect. I believe that if you want to induce major social change, one must begin with the language. “Choose your words carefully.” The villagers in Palungtar were well organized. They had a list of requests and an order of priority for the anticipated shortage. My wife, Devika, did very well interpreting and being our liaison. In Palungtar she explained to Laxman, as the villagers listened: “You must give to the most needy first, make sure that the people are helped fairly.” Laxman nodded in agreement. He gave us a short tour of the houses that had been damaged or destroyed. There was one old woman living alone in a house with the end walls ready to collapse, leaning precariously outward. This has become a familiar look because the way the mud and stone are joined at the corners, the end walls aren’t really connected to the side walls and bare little weight of the roof, so they are the first to fall. Her buffalos were still living under this leaning wall of stone and mud 18-inches thick 15-feet tall. We instructed her to move the buffalos, “but where?” she replied. The old woman was sleeping in someone else’s shelter. Now she will have her own place and hopefully protect her buffalos.

Recon in Bonpale Bonpale, our next stop, sits on the side of a paved road. The village had been skipped by the NGOs. Half a mile on either side villages had received aid. This stop was a reconnaissance mission. Is it possible to build an earth-bag house in Bonpale? Do the villagers want it? I have revisited this village a few times. Each time I return I feel more respect and admiration for these people; they are more kind, better organized and more communicative than most other places I’ve visited. We spent about two hours doing site analysis. Robin and Collin decided that it was possible to bring in supplies. We all sat down to have a village meeting and the villagers unanimously agreed the rice fields

It took several hours to transport a load of tin and other supplies to where roads ended due to mudslides and April’s earthquakes. After driving as far as they could, volunteers and others trekked in their loads for several more hours. With monsoon upon them, most Nepalese are worried that mudslides and flooding will make life even more difficult than it is now. Photo by Hamilton Pevec took precedent over building because the fields are a year’s worth of food. All the people in the village would be preparing the rice fields; the monsoon waits for no one. Collin, from France, was spearheading the earth-bag project and was on a tight time limit so he and Robin needed to find another candidate village. I was going to go with them, but the timing overlapped with my next mission, delivering corrugated tin to a very remote village in a district I had never been to — Dhading.

Dhading (June 7) At first they wanted tin tunnel houses, then we offered them only tin and the whole village agreed. They had already begun the wood-beam frames of their new homes and only needed tin to complete the roof. A relief worker named Micole, a 24-year-old single mother and rare Nepali punk rocker with tattoos, was my village contact. When I asked how she knows this village she explained “It’s my mother’s ancestral home.” I was nervous about this mission because it was so far away in a slide prone area and needed a big budget. We spent over $2,500 (U.S.) on tin and transportation, enough for 32 homes. The morning of our departure our truck did not show up, amplifying my nervous condition. Three hours late, we had the truck loaded and I rode in the back as the sun slowly heated the 4,000 pounds of materials; it was my first time inside a solar oven. We also carried a load of medicines, sanitary pads and snacks. The drive to Dhadingbesi (Dhading’s capital) took about five hours. Upon arrival we had to change trucks because the next leg of the journey was four-wheel-drive only. Dhadingbesi was crowded and busy. The influx of refugees was evidenced in the few shelter camps that had been set up. Fancyaid SUVs stood out among the old Mahindra four-wheelers. Within a few minutes of arriving, randomly, Micole met a friend of hers who she hadn’t seen in 12 years. “My

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friend was shot in the arm during the revolution” she casually informed me. “She will find us a four-by-four truck,” and she did! Two hours later we were slowly climbing up the hill heading into the backcountry. Over looking Dhadingbesi I could see seven refugee camps. We passed a big one and our driver told us that all these people were from the village where we were heading. It felt like a confirmation that we chose the right place. Forest-fire smoke thickened the air. I laughed at the thought of adding wild fires to earthquakes and landslides. A fine beige clay dust covered the road and most everything else around. A billowing dust cloud followed us up the mountain and filled our nostrils, as the windows on the truck did not close. In some places the dust was eight inches deep, the cloud so thick we couldn’t see three feet. The weather was good and I prayed for it to stay that way because I could not imagine passing this road if it was wet. This was perhaps the single worst road I have been on, even by Nepali standards. We crawled in 4-low until we reached our relay point six hours later. The villagers were waiting in the night for us in a dirty roadside village called Dharkaphedi. People spooned together sleeping on tarps in the road under the stars. The steep valley walls left few options. Every flat spot near the buildings was taken. When I asked where I could put my tent they couldn’t tell me. When I looked around five guys came with me. It felt strange. Micole whispered to me “They are worried about you. They say this is a dangerous village that you need to stay close.” I was too tired and out of it to take them seriously. I walked down the road and up the hill a short ways and found a suitable spot. In the night I heard falling rocks crashing, but the distant river flowing 1,500 feet below was quiet and soothing. At dawn I could see many cracks in the earth around where I slept. The villagers began unloading the tin. “HamilTIN!”

Micole found me. “I was worried about you. I didn’t know where you slept. Three guys came and slept next to you to protect you.” “Really!?” I replied, because I didn’t hear anyone come close. “Why would they do that?” Micole said, “They don’t trust these villagers. They were worried because you are a foreigner, you are here because of them.” As the sun rose, the tin was distributed in 10-piece bundles, each bundle weighing about 140 pounds. They were rolled or stacked, then tied and secured in the traditional Nepali way of carrying heavy loads NEPAL page 19

A full bundle of tin weighs 140 pounds and consists of 10 pieces. Some villagers carried partial bundles. Photo by Hamilton Pevec

loads up the mountain showed visibly on the sweaty faces. I must have drunk three liters — a strap around the forehead so the spine of water every hour, refilling my bottle at can take the weight. Men, women, young each spring. As we gained elevation the view and old — some with a full bundle — began showed many different slide areas pocking the other hills, unhealed moreand disthe six-hour to our target destination. ould reflect alltrek of our unique qualities as cellent care provided by thewounds, kind, caring asters waiting to happen. The physical strength of these ould each branch library caterpeople to thealways re- dedicated staff; I cannot speak more highly of We rested in atobamboo grovewell at the peak impressesofme. uirements its own community. Carbon- their commitment their clients’ being. heat. Napping in the shade, and eatWe walked down to the crossing two of ale’s needs and interests areriver, different than It noon is so difficult to observe our loved ones cheese and reminded the slide where the road ose of areas. Rifle orThe Silt.first All is well reviewed liter-got in ing discomfort and bread, we strive to do allme weofcan I getevery fromrequest these supply a single track ywiped fictionout, andleaving topicalonly non-fiction musttobecross. a to personal ease theirsatisfaction pain. I felt that that missions. The incline after the The reconstruction had begun collection. with six guys I made aramount part of Carbondale’s to Heritage on hersteepened behalf was honnaps. Did my legs betray me? watching one guy work. Going up the 50-deI want to thank Molly and staff for jobs ored and every attempt was made to fulfill Reaching our target, village a fainI110-degree heat with percent her needs. eygree areslope doing. love walking into our95 library She was treatedthe with the was utmost miliarand sight, everything ruined orI damaged, felt normal to me. there I had and one Ioflove those dignity dhumidity seeing many young people respect and loving care. am very wooden still standing. were moments, I have here grateful e “Wow” programs that are realizing offered for bothbeen young to structures the wonderful folks atThere Heritage twoHow collapsed churches. wasthis now to handle conditions. dlong old. enough The library shouldthese and can be a com- Park. fortunate we are One to have fa- a shelter. the new tin roof held its passed was gone but still cility unityEach hub village and stillwe fulfill its purpose. in ourBasically community. the stone walls collapsed. There there. PilesRo of rubble Mead had been transformed shape whilePatti Stranahan village into stacksCarbondale of materials. The sound of tools was no centralized Carbondale area. The farms perforated the stillness, clacks and scrapes of were spread out over the mountainside. The path ledto along knife-edge of the ridge. lives being rebuilt. Some people used only Thanks hanks to Heritage Park thethe crew Cracks in the earth along this side of the wood; others were stacking stone again. ear Editor: Dear Editor: mountain stability arealost wasamostly Tamang IThis recently close friend whocaste, spentspeakthe No doubtmade mostme of question you havethe noticed theof the ground. have heard bamboo I had heard that addition sting 18 another months dialect of her life at never Heritage Park of newI flower boxesthat along the en- is greattoforCarbondale’s maintaining Main surfaceStreet integrity and sounded are Center,like firstChinese. in assisted living and then, trance public there was lots of it around. The slow march carrying the heavy tin her health further failed following several parking lot. How nice to see beautiful flow-

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had to be airlifted out. Micole went on to tell me that a man was murdered by those same villagers. She gestured with her hands how his arms and legs were cut off. Due to the timing and distance, we had to go back to Dharkaphedi because it was where the road ended. We wanted to camp one night about a kilometer away from there. Even if the village was half as dangerous as they say, we didn’t want to be there for longer than we had to, or put ourselves in a risky situation. We opted instead to try Dangerous village to make it back to Dhadingbesi in one day. The next day our host cracked open his Another five hours of endless shaking. The hive and gave me some honey and some good-old Mahindra provided a smooth ride fresh green bean coffee he had grown. He compared to the truck. After five hours of dust and epic views we wouldn’t let me pay for it and I felt weird. Micole relayed some stories to me she had crested the hill that overlooked Dhadingbesi. heard at Dong’s place. About 25 years ago a We stopped at the refugee camp to unload. man from this village, who was a trekking One man told us there were about 200 peoguide, found another man half dead in the ple living there. I wondered if any of those snow; his expedition had left him there to people would go back home now that there die. The local villager carried him down the would be a roof over their heads. But the mountain and saved his life. The Frenchman truth is that these people have left not beturned out to be a millionaire. Since then he cause of the condition of their houses, but had built many schools, hospitals and the instability of the mountainsides. They are churches. Most of the infrastructure of the afraid and I don’t blame them. I have to admit that I am, too. I don’t want to do these area came from this one guy. A few years back, a group of French deliveries anymore. At dawn I looked out chiefs the opening Public of Works allthe of you. Thank you. over valley. 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“Red Herring”: Madcap romp closes 20th TRTC season By Barbara Dills Sopris Sun Correspondent Is it a spy story? A detective “whodunit”? Or a commentary on love? As you’ll soon discover if you go, Thunder River Theater’s (TRTC’s) final show of the 2014-2015 season, “Red Herring,” is all of that … and more. To quote the press release: “Three love stories, a murder mystery, and a nuclear espionage plot converge in this noir comedy about marriage and other explosive devices. It’s 1952: America’s on the verge of the Hbomb, Dwight Eisenhower’s on the campaign trail, and “I Love Lucy” is on Monday nights. Meanwhile, Sen. Joe McCarthy’s daughter just got engaged to a Soviet spy, and a Boston detective has to find out who

dumped the dead guy in the harbor or else lose out on a honeymoon in Havana.” Sound crazy? It is. Crazy fun. Like a circus with more than three rings. And plenty of clowns. The actors—a cast that includes the ever-amazing Bob Moore and SoL Theater’s executive director, Jennifer Michaud—each (except Michaud) play multiple roles (18 total), which could be hard to keep straight if they didn’t all do it so well. The set is equally mercurial, changing often and fast, with feats of furniture moving so clever and deft, they add to the fun and furious pace of the play. Moore (the funniest corpse alive in this play, he was also Weller Martin in TRTC’s recent

Town council om page 3 “I really want us to have cooperation here,” he said of the plan for a larger, more modern grocery store. “I feel like, if there’s something I want to fight about, it’s not this (the exemption).” Among the concerns expressed about the exemption, Trustee A.J. Hobbs wondered about Kroger’s commitment to honor Carbondale’s emphasis on energy-efficient, green buildings in its commercial zones. Carl Schmidtlein, a principal with the Galloway planning group, replied that Kroger is “very risk averse” and would be

striving to meet or exceed the town’s requirements in this arena. Mayor Stacey Bernot commented that she believes Kroger will be a good partner in the development process, which stands to benefit the town as well as the company, and said she feels that “this is not an overly phased project, [but is] one that we can appreciate on its merits,” compared to the earlier, failed development projects at the same site. The waiver was approved unanimously by the trustees.

production of “The Gin Game”) and Michaud (a tough-minded detective in “Red Herring,” she also played Stella in “A Streetcar Named Desire”) are joined by David Collier and Lisa Langer in their TRTC debuts, and Sophie Sakson (most recently Ophelia in the TRTC production of “Hamlet”) and Chris Wheatley (last seen on the TRTC stage as Dale in “Something Intangible”). The play is directed by former RFHS Principal Wendy Moore. While it is her directing debut at TRTC, Moore has many other such credits, including most recently at the helm of local playwright Kristin Carlson’s heralded “Unmarried in America” at Vintage Theater in Aurora. “Red Herring” is the third play by Michael

Hollinger to be produced by Thunder River Theater. He also wrote 2006’s “An Empty Plate in the Café du Grand Boeuf” and 2012’s “Ghost-Writer.” Hollinger is a former student and colleague of TRTC’s artistic director, Lon Winston. “Red Herring” continues its romp June 26, 27, 28, and July 2, 3, 4. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m., except for the June 28 matinee, which starts at 2 p.m. Thunder River Theatre is located in downtown Carbondale on the red brick walkway. Ticket prices are $25 for adults, $17 for 20-30 something young adults, and $14 for full-time students. Tickets are available online at www.thunderrivertheatre.com. Further information or inquiries at 970-963-8200.

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quest came from a committee of activists working on the designation, made up of valley residents Dorothea Farris, Bill Jochems and Chuck Ogilby. Town staff will look over a proposed Act of Congress document to make sure it does not contain anything conflicting with Carbondale’s existing water uses and plans for future water uses linked to the Crystal River. • Agreed to hire a traffic engineer to study circulation issues at the Cleveland Place affordable housing neighborhood, where residents have complained about traffic hazards related to narrow streets and an alleyway that attracts speeding cars.

• Approved a liquor license for the upcoming Mountain Fair, set for July 24-26 in Sopris Park. • Accepted an audit of the towns finances for 2014, in which the auditors, McMahon and Associates, praised town finance director Renae Gustine and other staffers for their thorough, reliable work in handling the town’s finances. • Approved a statement of conceptual support for a proposal to grant Wild & Scenic designation to 39 miles of the Crystal River, from its source to the diversion point for the Sweet Jessup ditch. The re-

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