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No campfires ere’s still fun to be had

By Scott Fitzwilliams Forest Supervisor, White River National Forest

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True Nature Healing Arts moved their Buddha to their new home on June 27. Moving the several-hundred-pound Buddha from Main Street to Third Street required a forklift, pickup truck, several workers, numerous bystanders and a feng shui practitioner. Shown here is the Buddha being lowered into place on Third Street. For more on the move, please turn to page 8. Photo by Lynn Burton

he wild land fire situation is serious with several large fires burning across Colorado. Contributing factors for this include: low snowfall winter and a dryer that normal spring, an early fire season and fire severity indicators that surpass the conditions we experienced in 2002 — the year of the Coal Seam and Haymen Fires.

For example, moisture levels in forest fuels are very low and both relative humidity (moisture in the air) and soil moisture are extremely low. Fire severity indicators are at historic highs. The long term forecast shows continued hot and dry weather.

Because of the mountain pine beetle epidemic, many areas of the forest have heavy fuel loads.

Given these conditions, on June 22, 2012, I implemented Stage II fire restrictions on the White River National Forest (WRNF). By implementing these restrictions, our goal is to reduce the possibility of human caused fires so that we can better use our firefighting resources where they are needed most. The last time this was done was in 2002.

Stage II restrictions prohibit all open fires, including charcoal grills, regardless of location.

Smoking is prohibited except in enclosed areas such as vehicles, buildings, or tents. Note, the use of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices are always prohibited on Forest Service, Park Service or Bureau of Land Management lands.

Stage II restrictions also prohibit the use of exploding targets and model rockets. Chainsaws must be equipped with manufacturer approved spark arrestors and operators must have a shovel, fire extinguisher and five gallons of water readily available.

I have been asked, “How long will Stage II restrictions be in place?” I intend to leave these restrictions in place until we see a significant change in weather and fuels conditions. Please monitor FIRE RESTRICTIONS page 12

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Carbondale Commentary The views and opinions expressed on the Commentary page do not necessarily reflect those of The Sopris Sun. The Sopris Sun invites all members of the community to submit letters to the editor or guest columns. For more information, e-mail editor Lynn Burton at news@soprissun.com, or call 510-3003.

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The Sopris Sun welcomes your letters, limited to no more than 400 words. Letters exceeding that length may be edited or returned for revisions. Include your name and residence (for publication) and a contact email and phone number. Submit letters via email to letters@soprissun.com or via snail mail to P.O. Box 399, Carbondale, CO 81623. The deadline to submit letters to the editor is 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

The real issue

Start a fire in a Staircase Park fire-pit and you not only face a hefty municipal fine, if the fire spreads to local neighborhoods and beyond, you’ll probably face lawsuits totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars – if not millions more. So, the question is: are you willing to risk having your wages, salary and net worth seized for the next 30 to 40 years, just so you can cook a hotdog or marshmallows and drink beer over an open fire? Open fires are not only banned in the White River National Forest, they are banned inside the town limits of Carbondale due to record-high fire danger. Photo by Lynn Burton

Fire danger in Crystal Village We are writing you to express concern about what we believe is the very real potential for wildfire in the Crystal Village neighborhood.

You may be familiar with Staircase Park in the heart of Crystal Village. The park is located, out of sight of the roadway, down a long flight of stairs, in heavily overgrown oak brush and grasses. There are three fire pits in the park made from what looks like an old cement culvert. The fire pits are located under scrub oak trees whose branches are growing out over the pits.

The park is popular with families having picnics and cookouts and because it is “off the beaten path.” It is overgrown and difficult to supervise. It has also long been a haven for teenagers and young adults who hang out, drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes and pot.

If you take a cursory look around the park, you will find cigarette butts littering the ground and open trash cans full of beer cans. WHAT they smoke down there isn’t our concern. THAT they smoke is! One tossed cigarette could easily ignite a fire during these hot, dry, windy days. In addition, we think the fire pits are dangerous during the best of times because they are located in the midst of overgrown oak brush and tall grasses.

In light of the small, transformer-caused fire that recently broke out in the extremely dry riparian zone in our neighborhood this week, we could wait not longer to take action.

Had the wind been blowing as hard as it had been all week when the spark from the transformer ignited that fire, the outcome could have been a lot different than it was. As always, The Carbondale Fire Department did a fantastic job of jumping on that fire and managing it carefully until it was no longer a threat.

It is time to do something about Staircase Park. We appreciate that a “Fire Ban” sign was recently posted on top of the stairway. That will certainly help raise awareness. But you should know that even AFTER the fire-ban sign was posted a group of people turned it over and wrote “Happy Solstice” on the back and proceeded to have a party down there complete with a fire built in one of the overgrown fire pits!!

Another family even hauled their backyard barbeque grill down the steps to the park to have a cookout!!!

It was a propane fueled barbeque grill, which is not subject to the fire ban, but grills must be lit with matches and it’s THAT dry that even an irresponsibly tossed match could ignite a fire that would threaten if not destroy our homes. Staircase Park is not the right place for public fire pits, drought or no drought.

This week a group of Crystal Village neighbors took the initiative to tie bright orange tape in a crisscross over the three fire pits in Staircase Park with the words “fire ban” printed on them. We’re hoping this discourages anyone from even thinking about having a fire down there! And we certainly hope no one smokes in the park. One tossed cigarette could spell tragedy in our neighborhood.

We hope this message finds its way to the town of Carbondale and that the powers that be support our concern about this disaster waiting to happen.

We appreciate your attention to this matter.

Sincerely, Pat Bingham and Greg Fitzpatrick Nancy and Bob Pazik Todd Fugate Frank and Cheryl Taverna John and Sandy Towne

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Sam and Ann Johnson Rosemary Bingham and Judy Bingham Sears Sheri Gaynor and Andy Putnam Judy Fitzpatrick and Dennis Fitzpatrick

Dear Editor: It’s tough to recognize in the midst of a heat wave with multiple records and near local firestorms, that some of the measured factors underlying this weather pattern seem to indicate a change from La Nina to an El Nino condition.

Along with that is the effect of the PDO, or Pacific Decadal Oscillation, that has the effect of trapping large amounts of hot air over parts of the planet, even though when taken as a whole, the current (2010 to mid2012) temperature readings indicate an overall cooling trend.

Bastardi, in the link http://stevengoddard.wordpress.com/2012/06/16/joe-bastardi-explains-the-warm-us-weather-and-w hat-to-expect-the-rest-of-the-year/ outlines this condition in detail, and actually predicts the next three winters will be below average temperature, and hopefully above average snow.

“You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows,” Dylan ‘65, but prediction is entirely another matter.

And when it comes to citing “climate change” statistics, it is extremely important to reference the corresponding time frame.

Internet searches are quick and easy, but if the study was dated in 2007, it might be totally erroneous today.

Cause (of climate change) and effect is not always as simple as it seems, especially when the comparisons are over relatively short geologic time frames, with multiple contributing variables, both natural and anthropogenic.

It is agreed that consumption of resources in excess of their rate of natural formation, or our ability to reform at the atomic level, is a recipe for extinction, and that should be the issue.

Bill Grant Carbondale

Buddy thanks Dear Editor: The Buddy Program Youth Camp, formerly known as Latino Youth Camp, had another successful five-day trip to Moab, Utah with 29 teenagers from the Roaring Fork Valley in early June.

Youth spent their days canyoneering, rock climbing, rappelling, rafting and an opportunity to try the “Superman” (hanging out over a cliff in a harness and ropes as if they were flying). Evenings back at the campsite were dedicated to processing the day’s activities and relating them to “reallife” situations. It was an incredible experience that would not be possible without the support, guidance and safe practices of our six talented and extremely dedicated guide staff and our three exemplary counselors.

The Buddy Program would like to acknowledge and thank local residents Mor-

gan Bell, Mark Falender, Brittany Fortier, Joe Fortier, Steven Fuller, Terry Leitch Jr, Terry Leitch Sr, Tim Shortell and Jackie Vosler for committing their time, effort, knowledge and encouraging words to create yet another extraordinary experiential opportunity for these youth. Many thanks for the continued enthusiasm and dedication that makes this camp a success year after year!

Kaitlyn Archambault Experiential Programs Manager The Buddy Program

Spring Board thanks Dear Editor: Spring Board Aspen would like to thank the 34 organizations that applied for the 2012 grant cycle. The grant making committee is currently reviewing applications and is impressed with the diverse projects proposed by organizations throughout the Roaring Fork valley. Spring Board Aspen will be interviewing a short-list of candidates in the coming weeks and will make funding recommendations by the middle of July.

Thanks, again, from all the Spring Board members!

Michael Barlow Program Coordinator Spring Board

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Fire district names CMS as ďŹ re evacuation center

By Lynn Burton Sopris Sun Staff Writer The Carbondale Fire District has named Carbondale Middle School as an evacuation site in the event of a wildďŹ re that forces residents from their homes.

The Carbondale Board of Trustees passed an emergency ďŹ re ban on June 26 that among other provisions prohibits smoking on “sidewalks, streets, alleys, parking lots and parksâ€? within the town limits.

And people operating a chainsaw in public lands, including the White River National Forest and BLM land, must have with them a ďŹ re extinguisher and shovel.

Those are just a few actions that state, federal and local governments have taken in the past two weeks as the Roaring Fork and Crystal River valleys face potential wildďŹ re threats that are worse than in 2002 when ďŹ res forced the evacuation of parts of Glenwood Springs and Missouri Heights north of Carbondale. “And there are no breaks in current weather patterns,â€? said Carbondale Fire Chief Ron Leach at a community meeting at the Missouri Heights ďŹ rehouse on July 3.

Leach also urged residents to “say somethingâ€? if they “see something,â€? such as someone violating the ďŹ re bans or acting irresponsibly. “You shouldn’t feel strange,â€? he told the gathering. “If you get push back, call the sheriff.â€?

The extreme ďŹ re dangers are brought on by the continuing drought and high temperatures that have turned much of the Carbondale area into a tinder box ready to ignite at the drop of a match or cigarette. Several wildďŹ res have already ignited and were put out but a ďŹ re combined with high winds could quickly turn pinion covered hillsides into infernos such as the one that killed 12 federal ďŹ re ďŹ ghters in the Storm King ďŹ re west of Glenwood Springs in the mid-1990s.

Vehicles lined both sides of County Road 103 for more than 50 yards in both directions from the Missouri Heights ďŹ rehouse last Tuesday evening. Nearly 100 residents in shorts, thongs, sneakers, running shoes and at least one in jodhpurs ďŹ lled in chairs in both bays with others standing in the back. Both overhead doors were open wide and as a stiff breeze blew outside the late afternoon sun light up Mount Sopris.

Nearly 100 Missouri Heights residents crowded into their neighborhood ďŹ rehouse for a ďŹ re district brieďŹ ng on wildďŹ re dangers on July 3. Experts say that wildďŹ re dangers are higher this year than in 2002, which was the last bad year for ďŹ res. Photo by Jane Bachrach As Leach started his remarks, volunteer ďŹ re ďŹ ghters in blue T-shirts passed out handouts explaining what to include in a 72-hour emergency kit; what to do if caught in a wildďŹ re and talking points that Leach would cover. Among the advice that Leach imparted: put tarps over woodpiles, decks and other ammable areas that might go up in ames if embers from a wildďŹ re landed. “It (the tarp) might not stop all the embers, but it might stop the ember,â€? he explained.

Other tips: Your house might be your “sanctuaryâ€? should a ďŹ re pass through, especially if its hotter outside the house than inside; If you’re caught outside, try to ďŹ nd a clearing or place with water to stay until the ďŹ re passes through.

If you see a lightning strike and don’t know how to locate it with a compass, at least draw a line in the dirt so you can direct ďŹ reďŹ ghters to it because ďŹ res can smol-

Feel like smoking a $500 cigarette?

Sopris Sun Staff Report

Ever smoked a $500 cigarette?

Folks have the opportunity to smoke a $500 cigarette this summer if they get caught smoking outdoors within the town limits, because that’s the maximum fine authorized in a fire ban the Carbondale Board of Trustees passed on June 26.

The ban not only applies to smoking outdoors, but operating a charcoal grill. The ordinance is in effect until Oct. 1, 2012, unless rescinded by the trustees. Here is the ordinance in its entirety. “The following actions are banned within the town limits of Carbondale: building, maintaining, attending or using a campfire, charcoal grill, coal or wood burning stoves, sheepherders stoves, including in a developed camping or picnic ground. Devices using pressurized liquid gas are exempt;

“Smoking is prohibited outside, including all sidewalks, streets, alleys, parking lots and parks. The following are exemptions to the ordinance: smoking is allowed within enclosed vehicles, enclosed trailers, building or tent; “Prohibited uses are explosives requiring a fuse or blasting cap, fireworks, exploding targets and tracers, or incendiary ammunition; “Prohibits operating a chainsaw without an approved spark arrestor, and a chemically pressurized fire extinguisher (8 oz., by weight and larger and kept with the operator) and with one “O� or larger round point shovel with an overall length of 35 inches that is readily available for use; “Prohibits welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame (except with a current permit), contract or letter of authorization and the welding area must be barren and cleared of all flammable material for 10 feet on all sides of the equipment); “Any other use of fireworks, flares or other incendiary devices not exempted above.�

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MONDAy June 11 At 12:29 p.m. in the 300 block of Meadowood, police gave verbal warnings to parents of several kids for letting them skateboard without a helmet.

TUESDAy June 12 At 3:04 p.m. a police officer stopped a vehicle for defected brake lights and ended up giving three occupants citations for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood was in Aspen for the Aspen Ideas Festival so what the heck, he motored downvalley to Carbondale on July 2 for a ceremony at the future site of RFTA’s first Bus Rapid Transit system station at the Highway 133 park and ride lot. The BRT system is the final outcome of what began as an upvalley effort to attract federal funds to build a rail system connecting Aspen to the rest of the Roaring Fork Valley in the 1990s. Congress ultimately opted not to divert hundreds of millions of dollars to the Roaring Fork Valley for a 30-40 mile rail line, but did decide to send $25 million in federal funds to RFTA to help pay for the $46 million BRT system, which is expected to be up and running by fall 2013. Photo by Jamie Bethell

KEEP OUR VALLEY SAFE THIS 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND ALL FIREWORKS ARE PROHIBITED Before, during and after The 4th of July holiday 4 • THE SOPRIS SUN • JUly 5, 2012

THURSDAy June 14 At 9:18 p.m. an officer discovered foot prints on the football storage building next to the Roaring Fork High School football field. Police said “person or persons” tried to kick in the door “but were unable to do so.”

Choose a safer way to celebrate this year.

Please respect ALL fire restrictions: NO FIREWORKS or fused explosives. This includes sparklers.

No Open Fires. This includes charcoal grills, campground fire pits, back yard chimineas and fireplaces.

No outdoor smoking, unless in an area 3' in diameter clear of flammable material.

No chainsaws without approved spark arrester.

No welding with open flame without a permit.

Law enforcement officials valley wide will strictly enforce these restrictions.

If you see anyone violating these restrictions please call 911. We all need to do our part to prevent a wildfire.

For details about the fire ban, wildfire preparedness, fire mitigation advice and more. Visit www.pitkinemergency.org Or call your local fire district office

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Hattie, please contact the Mt. Sopris Historical Society at 963-7041.

NPR features Sun columnist National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” included a segment about fly-fishing on the Frying Pan on Monday. The broadcast included an interview with Sopris Sun outdoor columnist Cameron Scott, who not only said that trout fishing is great right now but it’s always therapeutic. The favorable fishing conditions come from an early insect hatch brought on by an early summer and also low water levels brought on by last winter’s low snowpack and the on-going drought.

Dr. Michele Zebrowitz, D.C., has joined Carbondale Chiropractic. Dr. Zebrowitz is board certified and offers a variety of techniques to help her clients to lead healthy, pain-free lives. She comes to Carbondale from Atlanta, Georgia and her hobbies include mountain biking.

looking for Hattie info Did you know Hattie Thompson? If so, the folks at the Mt Sopris Historical Society would like to talk to you! She lived in her now-historic Thompson House from 1885 until 1944, and the Society would like to put together an “I Remember Hattie” video with the personal memories of those who knew her. If you remember

WW looking for Wildfest vols The Wilderness Workshop is looking for volunteers for Wildfest, a mini-music festival slated for Woody Creek on July 14.

About a dozen volunteers will be needed to help in shifts with parking, food and beverage service, setup and cleanup.

Volunteers will receive free admission and food at the event.

Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Melanie Finan at 963-3977 ext. 13 or melanie@wildernessworkshop.org.

The first annual Wildfest will be at the Flying Dog Ranch, 3069 Woody Creek Road, from 5 to 10 p.m. The familyfriendly event will feature music and entertainment by Halden Wofford and the

Hi-Beams, Acoustic Mayhem, Slidewhistle, Pastor Mustard, Jammin’ Jim’s Juggling, and Dance of the Sacred Fire.

For details, go to wildernessworkshop.org. license plate of the week The license plate of the week was spotted on a Porsche Boxter, which was parked on Main Street near a pot shop (aka “medical marijuana dispensary” for you out-of-staters). The Sopris Sun’s roving reporter suspects the Boxter and the pot shop may have an owner in common because the license plate said “Fire up.”

(Editor’s note: but only in your house due extreme fire danger, and certainly not while driving).

July 18. The dedication ceremony, slated for 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., will feature CMC President Stan Jensen, Jim Calaway, other special guests and Waler Isaacson himself. The Aspen City Council has declared July 18 “Colorado Mountain College Isaacson School for New Media Day.” Isaacson is CEO of the Aspen Institute and was recently named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Dog park comment Overheard at the Delaney Dog park this week when a woman opened her vehicle’s hatchback and out romped her tailwagging mutts: “We don’t have these in Ohio … I’m sure going to miss it.” On a related note, tall-grass turding conditions now exist in the park, which means you only have to look for your dog’s droppings for five seconds, but you are obliged to pick up any and all turds you might find after that.

CEC scores again The Clean Energy Collective recently signed a partnership agreement with the San Luis Obispo, Calif.-based REC Solar, Inc., for a community solar garden, according to a press release.

“The relationship extends CEC’s innovative community solar ownership model to a national level by leveraging REC’s well-established utility business development network and sales and marketing programs,” said a CEC press release.

REC Solar will work to make the El Jebel-based Clean Energy Collective’s community solar solutions available to utilities throughout the United States, broadening the number of electricity consumers with access to affordable, accessible solar ownership.

Isaacson School dedication slated Colorado Mountain College will dedicate its new Isaacson School for New Media at the Aspen District Theatre on

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Renegade band regroups for First Friday Sopris Sun Staff Report After smash performances at last year’s Fourth of July parade and Mountain Fair, and 11 months to regroup and recover, the Carbondale Renegade Marching Band returns for First Friday on July 6.

“These guys pick up where the March Fourth Marching Band leaves off, because March Fourth has to leave town but these guys don’t,” a local music expert told the Sopris Sun. “Rumor has it they have even been rehearsing.”

First Friday celebrates all things Carbondale and kicks off with the Carbondale Renegade Marching Band downtown at 6 p.m.

The night includes extended store and gallery hours, art shows and numerous events all over town.

Other highlights include: The Dance Initiative at Fourth Street Plaza from 7 to 8 p.m. with hip hop/break dance crews and the Marbonia Springs All Stars drummers. The dancers and drummers will preview the upcoming “Battle 2 the Drums” competition during the Spectrum Dance Festival & Workshops, slated for July 20-21 at PAC3 and Thunder River Theatre.

At the Third Street Center, the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities introduces its current show “Bowhaus” from 6 to 8 p.m.

The opening night includes the kick-off to a month-long silent auction, animal art and photos, food and drink plus home made pet treats. All dog/cat-house designs will be auc-

The Carbondale Renegade Marching Band returns to action for this month’s First Friday. Drummers, hip hoppers and other artists and entertainers are also on the card. Most of the action takes place on Main Street and the Third Street Center. Photo by Lynn Burton tioned to benefit CCAH and C.A.R.E. From 6 to 8 p.m., The Carbondale Clay Center opens an exhibition of new work by resident artist C.J. Jilek with special guest artist Kirk Robinson.

The Crystal Theatre presents “Moonrise Kingdom” (PG-13) at 8 p.m. “Moonrise Kingdom” is a comedy set on an island off the New England coast in the 1960s. After a young boy and girl fall and love and run

away together, various authorities try to find them as a violent storm is brewing offshore.

The cast includes Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and Harvey Keitel.

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Main Street Buddha now rests on î&#x201A;&#x160;ird Street

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ince True Nature Healing Arts placed its Buddha statue at 559 Main St. in 2007, he has built quite a following of folks who enjoy the serenity he projects no matter what the weather or how many kids are crawling on him.

The Buddha remained on Main Street, facing Mount Sopris, even after TNHA moved to the Third Street Center two years ago. But with TNHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent purchase of the former A4 Architects building at 100 N. Third St., co-owners Branden Cohen and Deva Shantay decided a move wasâ&#x20AC;&#x153;in the starsâ&#x20AC;?and the time was right to relocate â&#x20AC;&#x153; â&#x20AC;Ś this murti of love and compassion.â&#x20AC;?

Cohen said TNHA will spend the next several months preparing the A4 building, refashioning the interior into to a gypsy-zen yoga studio with two healing arts treatment rooms, a lecture space and a loose-leaf, organic tea house/garden.

Cohen and Shantay said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank Dennis Powell (DK Architects), Bob Schultz Consulting, Michelle Pauline Lowe (interior design), Priscilla Dickinson (ofďŹ ce manager), Susan Hayward (feng shui consultant), Rubin Construction, Basalt Mountain Gardens, and Laura Kirk (DHM Design).

Shown here on Main Street during the move are feng shui consultant Susan Hayward (top) and some of the actual moving crew. The Buddha is currently sitting on a large, ďŹ&#x201A;at rock at the rounded corner of Third Street and Colorado Boulevard, facing the American Legion building directly across the street to the west. Photos by Lynn Burton

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Get the Facts About the Airport Master Plan Pitkin County and Airport Director Jim Elwood Invite You To Take a “Behind the Scenes” Airport Tour Call 429-2852 to make arrangements

Some Facts to Consider about Airport Parking and Transportation There are approximately 950 parking spaces at the airport.

The current recommendation is to increase total capacity by 350 parking spaces to meet projected demand by 2017.

We need to provide enough parking spaces to avoid an overflow into the Airport Business Center and North 40 neighborhoods.

Parking development would be phased in to coincide with demand and will incorporate both a reduced parking garage and surface parking.

Airport users originate all the way from Rifle to Aspen.

The airport is working to strike an acceptable balance between serving our community values of limiting automobile usage and meeting the needs of airport users.

Four federal firefighters based in Rifle parachuted into the Hawk Creek area near Redstone to put out a lightning-cased blaze on June 29. On June 30, this helicopter landed in “The Meadow” to pick up the firefighters and their gear.

The firefighters have been working the fire lines outside Colorado Springs and Debeque since about June 10. Photo by Sandra Kaplan

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Community Calendar THURSDAY July 5 RODEO • The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo takes place at the Gus Darien arena on County Road 100 every Thursday through Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults or $30 per carload (six people or less). Info: carbondalerodeo.com ROTARy • Roaring Fork Rotary meets at Mi Casita every Thursday at noon.

ANDERSON RANCH • Anderson Ranch Art Center in Snowmass presents Enrique Martínez Celaya at 12:30 p.m. Celaya is trained as both an artist and a scientist and brings a unique perspective of his background to his art, which includes painting, sculpture and photography. Info: 923-3181.

THURS.-SUN. July 5-7 THEATER • Thunder River Theatre Company in downtown Carbondale concludes it run of “Eudora’s Box” at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and info: 963-8200 and thunderrivertheatre.com.

FRI.-SAT. July 6-7 DANCE • Aspen Santa Fe Ballet presents Hubbard Street Dance/Chicago at the Aspen School District theatre at 7 p.m.

Info: hubbardstreetdance.com.

FRIDAY July 6 MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “Moonrise Kingdom” (PG-13) at 7:30 p.m.

July 6-12, 6 p.m. July 7 and “Bernie” (PG-

To list your event, email information to news@soprissun.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Saturday. 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 and submit events online at soprissun.com/calendar.

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FIRST FRIDAy • Carbondale’s Monthly First Friday celebrates takes place with events all over town. For details, see the article in this week’s Sopris Sun.

FREE yOGA • True Nature Healing Arts offers free yoga in Sopris Park from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays through August. All levels are welcome. Info: truenatureheals.com.

COMEDy • Jack Green presents Cardiff Tuesday Night Comedy Night at the Cardiff schoolhouse every week from through the summer, fall and into the winter. Tickets are $7.17. Info: 618-0199.

KERRI ANN • A Spiritual Place in the Third Street Center presents Kerri Ann at 10 a.m. Other presenters this month are: Bobby Mason (July 15), Sonny Conley (July 22) and Nancy Van Donnelan (July 29).

CHAMBER lUNCHEON • The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce hosts its quarterly luncheon at the Gathering Center on Snowmass Drive from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The presentation starts at 11:45 a.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door.

Info: 963-1680.

lIVE MUSIC • Carbondale Beer Works on Main Street presents Mile Markers (rockin’ Americana) from 8 to 11 p.m. No cover. Info: 704-1216. lIVE MUSIC • Steve’s Guitars in the Dinkel Building presents music every Friday night.

MONDAY July 9

lIVE MUSIC • Rivers restaurant in Glenwood Springs presents Matt Haslet from 9 p.m. to midnight. Info: 928-8813.

SATURDAY July 7

JAM SESSION • Carbondale Beer Works on Main Street hosts an old-time jam session with Dana Wilson from 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday.All abilities are welcome.

TUESDAY July 10

SUNDAY July 8

lIVE MUSIC • PAC3 in the Third Street Center presents New Riders of the Purple Sage at 8 p.m. Upcoming shows include David Grisman BlueGrass Experience (July 12), Dirty Dozen Brass Band (July 18) and Nicki Blum (July 19). Info: pac3carbondale.com.

lIVE MUSIC • CCAH continues its free Summer of Music series with Haunted Windchimes at Sopris Park at 6 p.m. Opening act is Slidewhistle. Info: 963-1680 or carbondalearts.com.

G’WOOD MARKET • Glenwood’s Downtown Market at Ninth and Grand takes place from 4 p.m. to dusk. There are vendors and live music. Info: glenwoodmarket.com.

lIVE MUSIC • Carbondale Beer Works on Main Street presents Nate Biro (prize-winning local fly caster and rocker) from 8 to 11 p.m. No cover.

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DAVI NIKENT • Davi Nikent’s Tuesday Night Streaming Speaker series continues with Marianne Williamson and “The Art of Aligning Body and Soul” at 6:30 p.m. at the Third Street Center. The suggested donation is $10. lIBRARy • Gordon Cooper Library hosts Boulder’s Mary Sue & Cari’s Music With Kids at town hall at 10 a.m. Info: gcpld.org.

WEDNESDAY July 11 FARMER’S MARKET • The Carbondale Farmer’s Market returns to Fourth Street Plaza each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Oct. 3. There are new vendors and old faves, plus free entertainment.

ROTARy • The Rotary Club of Carbondale meets at the Carbondale Firehouse on Highway 133 Wednesdays at 7 a.m. Info: 927-0641.

MONEy TAlK • Gordon Cooper Library presents “Let’s Talk Money” at 6 p.m. info: 963-2889.

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Further Out

Ongoing

FRIDAY July 13

POETRy READING â&#x20AC;˘ The Third Street CafĂŠ in the Third Street Center hosts a reading of the late Karen Chamberlainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poetry at 7 p.m. Readers include Kim Nuzzo, Kristin Carlson, Valerie Haugen and Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer. A reading is also scheduled for Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Aspen (510 E. Durant) at 7 p.m. on July 12. The readings are organized by Karen Glenn and the Aspen Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Foundation.

CARBONDAlE ClAy CENTER â&#x20AC;˘ Cajun Clay Night takes place this year on July 13. The night includes Cajun ďŹ&#x201A;avored fun with handmade bowls, gumbo and a piece of alligator cake.

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SATURDAY July 14 WIlDFEST â&#x20AC;˘ The Wilderness Workshopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family-friendly hoedown featuring Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams, Acoustic Mayhem, Slidewhistle, Pastor Mustard, Jamminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s juggling and Dance of the Sacred Fire takes place at the Flying Dog Ranch in Woody Creek from 5 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 for WW members, $25 for non-members, and kids 12 and under are free. Info: wildernessworkshop.org.

REDSTONE MUSIC â&#x20AC;˘ Bighorn Toyota and the Redstone Community Association kicks off the Magical Moments summer concert series with the Johnny O Band and Mike Gwinn from 6 to 9 p.m. at Redstone Park. The night includes a Howard Berkman tribute and silent auction. Berkman was a well-known local bluesman who died last year.

THEATRE ASPEN â&#x20AC;˘ Theatre Aspen presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avenue Qâ&#x20AC;? from July 21, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How I Became a Pirateâ&#x20AC;? July 10 through Aug. 18, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 9 Stepsâ&#x20AC;? July 25 through Aug. 18. Info: theatreaspen.org.

VAUDEVIllE â&#x20AC;˘ The Glenwood Vaudeville Reviewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all new summer show is staged in Glenwood Springs at 901 Colorado Avenue.

Shows take place Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5:30 p.m. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pub style menu and full bar. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $16 for kids. Info and reservations: 945-9699 or gvrshow.com.

UTE EXHIBIT CONTINUES â&#x20AC;˘ The Aspen Historical Society presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seasons of the Nuche: Transitions of the Ute Peopleâ&#x20AC;? at the Wheeler/Stallard Museum (620 W. Bleeker) through the summer. Kids 12 and under are free. yOGA/PIlATES/BAllET â&#x20AC;˘ Coredination,

A Movement Studio in the Third Street Center offers weekly group classes in yoga, pilates and ballet. Punch passes are available. Info; 379-2187.

DANCE ClASSES â&#x20AC;˘ Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is offering classes for ages 4 through high school at the Third Street Center this summer. Info: www.aspensantafeballet.com or 925-7175.

GW ART â&#x20AC;˘ The Glenwood Springs Art Guild is sponsoring two exhibits July through Sept.

30. Noemi Kosmowski shows her oil paintings at the Flower Mart (210 6th St.) and Judy Milne displays her watercolors and pastels at Bullock Hinkey Real Estate (311 Blake Ave.) during regular business hours. Info: 404-1208.

GROUP RUN â&#x20AC;˘ Independence Run & Hike stages an all-abilities run Saturdays at 7:45 a.m. Info: 704-0909.

Hold the Presses WildďŹ re meeting

The Carbondale Police Department, Carbondale Fire Department, and GarďŹ eld County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce are sponsoring a wildďŹ re meeting at the Carbondale Fire House (301 Meadowood Drive) at 6 p.m. on July 5. The meeting will cover wildďŹ re, emergency, and disaster preparedness. Anyone who would like to know more about these topics is encouraged to attend.

Aces hosts FORR meeting Friends of Rivers and Renewables (FORR) presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Climate Change and the Roaring Fork Watershed: The Knowns, the Unknowns and the Unknowablesâ&#x20AC;? at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies at 7:30 p.m. on July 11. Brad Udall, director of Western Water Assessment at the NOAA-CIRES Climate Diagnostics Center in Boulder, will discuss how climate change will affect the Roaring Fork watershed.

The event is co-sponsored by the Roaring Fork Conservancy and CLEER. Wine, tea and cookies will be served.

Half-marathon returns

The Aspen Valley half-marathon takes place in Basalt on July 7. The ďŹ nish line is in Lions Park. For details, e-mail AspenValleyMarathon@gmail.com.

First Friday committee meets

The next First Fridays committee meeting takes place at the Third Street Center conference room at 9:30 a.m. on July 12. For more information, contact Andrea Stewart at 963-1890 or andrea@carbondale.com.

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Fire Restrictions om page 1 the weather reports and our Web site www.fs.usda.gov/ whiteriver) for current information. Current information on all of Colorado’s wildfires is available at www.inciweb.org.

I have talked with a number of folks who feel that being unable to have a campfire changes the whole recreation experience. Some have said they feel so strongly about having a campfire that they will not come to the WRNF during fire restrictions. I understand this and ask that recreationists consider other options if they choose not to visit the WRNF. There are numerous communities and events surrounding the WRNF who are open for business. I hope you consider these opportunities and have an enjoyable summer.

Please help me get the word out about summer recreation opportunities as well as our fire restrictions. If you have questions, contact us at 945-2521 for the most up to date information.

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At Tuesday night’s meeting, Missouri Heights resident Davis Farrar led off the question and answer portion asking what residents can do to help firefighters do the best job they can. Leach said that one way is by understanding the “trigger” points should a fire start. When a fire is five miles away, residents should take certain actions, then at three miles away other actions and one mile away start evacuating. If you’re pulling a horse trailer when evacuating, slow down so as not to crash into fire trucks that may be blocking the road. “We’ve had some near misses,” Leach said.

Early in his remarks, Leach said the fire district strategy is to get on all fires early and put them out when they are small.“It’s just that simple,” he said. Part of that help includes calling in slurry bombers and air-tankers to drop fire retardant and water on the fires.

Leach said that despite the bad conditions and fires that are still burning through forests across the state, there is a silver lining.

“There are tons of federal resources in Colorado right now (helicopters and bombers) … the forest service is flying over Colorado every day … everybody is watching.”

The Big Flag flew over Main Street July 4 after a patch job donated by LeClarann’s Sew Shop during the past year. The flag belongs to H.P. Hansen and after someone pointed out last year it was getting raggedy, Chris Chacos set out to get it repaired. The flag has 45 stars, which means it was produced between 1896 when Utah became the 45th state, and 1907 when Oklahoma entered the Union. Photo by Lynn Burton

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VISIT BASALT & EL JEBEL At the confluence of Frying Pan and Roaring Fork Rivers THURSDAY JULY 5 RIVERSIDE GRIll, BASAlT • Salsa Night has returned, every Thursday night from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Free classes are given until 9 p.m.

SUNDAY JULY 8 BASAlT SUNDAy MARKET • Locally grown produce, local artists, cooking demonstrations and more. Meet and talk with local growers, ranchers, artisans and healers. Take home some of the finest local foods available, as well as arts, clothing and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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RETIREMENT AT CUVEE • Cuvee World Bistro hosts “Small Business Retirement Plans” from noon to 1 p.m. The class is free and is taught

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Carbondale’s organized rodeo roots date to 1948 Memoirs of a River…

Up the Crystal

by Charlotte Graham Sponsored by the Mt. Sopris Historical Society When it comes to summer fun in Carbondale, there are plenty of contenders for the title “best,” but it’s hard to beat the enthusiasm of the Wrangler-clad cowboys and girls dusting up Gus Darien’s arena come June.

Carbondale’s original roping club Thanks to a loose organization of local ranchers formed in 1948 called the Carbondale Roping Club, today’s Carbondale Wild West Rodeo has some pretty deep roots.

How do I know? My Wednesday “tea dates” at the Mt. Sopris Historical Society museum lead to fun discoveries every week! For one thing, the museum’s front door faces the field that was once the Carbondale rodeo grounds, near what is now the Bridges High School building.

This being the beginning of rodeo season, I just had to find out what the story was behind a big ol’ carved-wood plaque (an amazing work of art) that I see all the time that reads, “Carbondale Roping Club.”

Remember TV’s “Bonanza”?

Remember how that show started?

Four men ride up to the forefront, each astride a fine horse. That was the vision that popped in my mind when I read the names of the Roping Club members and saw, at bottom left, the Four Fenders: Bud, Harold, Ray, and William.

“Hey,” I realized,“I know one of them!”

William told some tales when I interviewed him for my book. Now 83, Bill is also featured in a color photo in the museum with one of the founders of the Carbondale Roping Club, Bob Perry. The photo dates back to 1952, when they won first prize in the “Head and Heel” competition in Tonopas, near Steamboat Springs.

Bill still lives close by, so I got the history straight from the horse’s mouth, so to speak.

The fact that I was two minutes late was immediately noted by Mr. Fender as I entered his home. The fact that I had in my hot little hands the aforementioned carved plaque was all that saved my butt from getting booted out the door. “I had to take a roundabout way,” explained this quickthinking scofflaw.

As I handed the pilfered plaque over to him along with the first prize photo, the tiniest bit of benevolent light broke through from one eye. He nodded me to sit. Something told me he was a “horse whisperer” before there ever was dreamed up such a name.

The first thing Bill asked me is if anyone has a photo of the rodeo grounds preWorld War II. So all you readers, take note, if you’ve got one, let me know.

Then he leaned back in his recliner as he

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read down the list of names. Which ones were ropers and which were donor members, he remembered them all.

“Bob Perry and Darcy Brown were the ones who really got the Roping Club going,” Bill said. “We had saddle bronc, bareback, calf roping and steer roping.

They furnished the stock, fed ‘em and all.”

With a little bull tossed in amongst the steer stories, Bill described how the first arena was made by a circle of cars. “I remember once when John McKay, on a white horse, went through those cars,” he recalled.

He pointed to the wood fence seen in one of the photos, “While working for the Forest Service, I helped haul those aspen poles down off Sopris.”

There was once a racetrack all around the arena where they had “walk, trot, run” races, Bill said, adding, “‘Shorty’ Wall always won!”

One cowgirl in the crowd Only one woman participated in the roping club events: Nancy Perry Shaffer.

Though back then she was just Nancy Perry – and she was only 15.

“Nancy was the fourth in line of our children,” said her mother, Ruth “Ditty” Brown Perry. “She loved to ranch, still does.”

Ditty was born into the D.R.C. Brown ranching family in Aspen. She would later marry Bob Perry whose family ranched in the Steamboat Springs area. So it stands to reason that their daughter would be riding, roping calves and competing in rodeos at so tender an age.

Today, two of Ditty’s great-grandsons, Bruce Turnbull, 9, and his brother Duncan, 12, take part in the break-away calf roping and dally ribbon roping events, and have been practicing for the past couple years.

That’s at least one tradition that lives on in spite of the significant social and physical changes that have come to the valley over the past four to five generations “When the school wanted the land for a football field, the rodeo grounds got moved to where it is today,” Ditty said.“They have a special place for the seniors to watch. Oh, it’s great fun!”

The Roping Club began with a few ranchers letting off steam after a hard week of field work. Rodeoing was a time for them to play, have a good time with friends and family and fine tune their horseman’s skills.

“Not to mention their fist skills,” added Bill at the end of our visit. But that’s another story!

The rodeo is much the same today – minus the part about the fists. But like everything else, times were different then.

Make a point to stop in at the museum of the Mt. Sopris Historical Society at 499 Weant Blvd. and check out the photos and plaque (now back in its place). The photos are full of great memories of “the good ol’ days” of summertime in Carbondale.

And for more tales of times past, peruse a copy of Charlotte Graham’s book, “Memoirs of a River .. Up the Crystal.”

(Editor’s note: This column was originally published in 2010).

Above: The Carbondale Roping Club was the precursor of today’s Wild West Rodeo. It’s commemorated on a plaque in the museum of the Mt. Sopris Historical Society. Photo by Charlotte Graham Right: Half a century ago, races, roping, riding and more used to take place near present-day Bridges High School.

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TOWN OF CARBONDALE 2012 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report For Calendar Year 2011 Public Water System ID # CO0123167 Detected Contaminants

Esta es información importante. Si no la pueden leer, necesitan que alguien se la traduzca.

TOWN OF CARBONDALE 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, 2007 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. The “Range” column in the table(s) below will show a single value for those contaminants that were sampled only once. Violations, if any, are reported in the next section of this report.

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.

General Information About Drinking Water 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. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised 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, such as viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

Inorganic contaminants, such as 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 that may come from a variety of sources, such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

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.

Radioactive contaminants, that can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

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.

Our Water Source(s) Source SOUTH NETTLE CREEK DIVERSION NORTH NETTLE CREEK DIVERSION WELL RFWF NO 1 WELL RFWF NO 2 WELL RFWF NO 3 WELL CRYSTAL RIVER NO 2

Water Type Surface Water Surface Water Ground Water under the Influence of Surface Water Ground Water under the Influence of Surface Water Ground Water under the Influence of Surface Water Ground Water

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has provided us with a Source Water Assessment Report for our water supply. You may obtain a copy of the report by visiting http://emaps.dphe.state.co.us/website/SWAP_Summary/Count ies/Garfield/123167-Carbondale_Town_of_GWSW.pdf or by contacting MARK O’MEARA at 970-963-3140 Potential sources of contamination in our source water area are illustrated in the following tables 2 and 3 from the above mentioned SWAP report: 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.

Note: Only detected contaminants appear in this report. If no tables appear in this section, that means that TOWN OF CARBONDALE did not detect any contaminants in the last round of monitoring.

Organics and Inorganics

Collection Date 03/16/11

BARIUM

Published July 5, 2012 in The Sopris Sun.

MCL

MCLG

Typical Source

ppm

2

2

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from mines

9/29/11

0.0040

3

ppb

100

100

9/15/11

1.1

0.32 - 0.69

ppm

10

10

NITRATE+NITRITE (AS N)

3/16/11

.0040

0.53 - 0.59

ppm

10

10

SELENIUM

9/15/11

0.00080

3

ppb

50

50

Turbidity

3/16/11

Sample Date Date: April 14, 2011

TURBIDITY Nettle Creek Treatment Plant

Month: 01/01/11 To 12/31/11

The following definitions will help you understand the terms and abbreviations used in this report:

Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (nanograms/L) - one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.

Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (picograms/L) - one part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.

Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.

Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water.

Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.

Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Treatment Technique (TT) - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The “Goal” is 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 Contaminant Level (MCL)- The “Maximum Allowed” is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

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.

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.

Running Annual Average (RAA): An average of monitoring results for the previous 12 calendar months.

Gross Alpha, Including RA, Excluding RN & U: This is the gross alpha particle activity compliance value. It includes radium-226, but excludes radon 222 and uranium.

Microscopic Particulate Analysis (MPA): An analysis of surface water organisms and indicators in water. This analysis can be used to determine performance of a surface water treatment plant or to determine the existence of surface water influence on a ground water well.

Unit

0.042 0.064

NITRATE (AS N)

Terms and Abbreviations

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

Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter ( g/L)one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.

Range

CHROMIUM

Fluoride

Please contact MARK O’MEARA at 970-963-3140 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.

Highest Value 0.062

0.20 mg/l

4.0 mg/l MCL

Level Found Highest single measurement: 0.12 ntu

TT Requirement

Typical Source

Maximum 0.30 NTU for any single measurement

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

Soil Runoff In any month, at least 95% of samples must be less than 0 .50 NTU

100%

Date: February 15, 2011

Highest single measurement: 0.26 ntu

Month: 01/01/11 To 12/31/11

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

TURBIDITY Roaring Fork Treatment Plant

Less than or equal to ( ) 0.3 NTU in at least 95% of the measurement taken each month Soil Runoff In any month, at least 95% of samples must be less than 0 .50 NTU

100%

Date

Disinfection By-Products TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES (TTHM) TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) TOC Removal TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON (TOC)

Average

Highest RAA

Range

Unit

MCL

MCLG

Typical Source

2011

1.3

7.6 - 8.29

8

ppb

80.000

N/A

By-product of drinking water chlorination

2011

3.8

1.22 - 6.04

4

ppb

60.000

N/A

By-product of drinking water disinfection

Average Removal Ratio RAA All TOC tests were below reporting limit

Range of Removal Ratio RAA

Required Removal Ratio RAA

Typical Source

0.15-0.32

1.0 or greater

Naturally present in the environment

Lead and Copper COPPER

Collection Date 2011

90TH Percentile 0.377

Unit ppm

1.3

LEAD

2011

0.0026

ppb

15

Secondary Contaminants/ Other Monitoring SODIUM

Collection Date 3/16/11

AL

Highest Value 4.4

Typical Source Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Range 1.7 - 17

Unit MG/L

Secondary Standard 10000

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. EPA recommends these standards but does not require water systems to comply.

Health Information About Water Quality Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. 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 elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800) 4264791.

There are no additional required health effects notices.

Violations Violation Type

Category

Analyte

Compliance Period

TOCs We did sample and test for second quarter TOCs, but will failed to send a copy of the results to the CDPHE.

7/1/2010 - 9/30/2010

Information About the Above Violation(s) To hopefully remedy this problem in the future, we will set up reminders to help us in not allowing this problem to happen again. We have also sent a copy of these results to CDPHE, so they know we did sample and test second quarter.