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The weekend was great for rainbow watchers. First, a double rainbow arced across the sky just east of Carbondale on Friday night, bringing oohs and ahhs from folks slurping gumbo and digging on Electric Lemon at Cajun Clay Night. The next night, this rainbow lit up the sky over Mt. Sopris about 12 miles south of town. Photo by Jane Bachrach

Shout it out: New library opens on July 20 By Lynn Burton Sopris Sun Staff Writer

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n one of the most eagerly awaited dates in recent history, the new Carbondale Branch Library opens at 10 a.m. on July 20. The new library covers 13,000 square feet compared to the old library’s 3,600 square feet. The $5.2 million library was funded by a property tax that was levied after residents voted to form the Garﬁeld County Public Library District in 2006. The district also retains a 1/4-cent sales tax for part of its operating budget, according to GCPLD Di-

rector Amelia Shelley. Other libraries have been built, expanded or are planned for the ﬁve other towns in the district. Carbondale’s reputation as an art town is reﬂected inside and outside the new library. Shannon Muse’s “Pillars of Light/Pillares de Luz” was selected through a competition and paid for by private funds. Muse, who lives across the street from the new library and has a studio in her backyard, designed seven tempered glass mosaic art pieces to wrap around the columns of the new library’s front entrance. Working with the community and seven donors, she incorporated quotes,

ideas, pictures and numbers into the columns that represent thoughts on community, literacy, libraries and free thought. “A map that explains the underlying signiﬁcance of each statement will be available at the library and there are elements that will appeal to both kids and adults,” Shelley said. Other artists and their pieces include: • John Hoffmann, who created several pieces for the new library including a fanciful security gate and coat rack, and bike racks in the form of dancing paper clips; • Mark Cezark created a piece that will adorn the staff desk;

• Travis Fulton created a light sculpture that will hang above the desk; • James Surls is loaning the library some of his sculptures on a rotating basis that will hang over the adult non-ﬁction area; • The Colorado Yule marble company donated two slabs of marble that Robert Stone of Grand Junction used to create cubeshaped coffee tables inside the building, and a picnic table at the northeast corner of the library property; • John Ackerman and his staff worked with spruce trees that were removed from the LIBRARY OPENS page 3

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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.

e rising importance of co-ops By Laurie Guevara-Stone As we hear more bad news every day, from the high national debt, exorbitant unemployment numbers and stagnant wages, to havoc wreaked by climate change, it seems that our corporation-dominated system is proving unsustainable. We seem to be hitting both financial and ecological limits. However, there is good news with an innovative structure that can actually strengthen a local economy. This good news comes in the form of cooperatives. Many people in the Roaring Fork Valley may be aware of the Roaring Fork Valley Co-op, or the Carbondale Food Co-op, but co-ops come in many forms and are becoming increasingly common. Co-ops are owned by workers, residents, consumers, farmers, the community, or any combination of the above. What they have in common is that they circulate the benefits back to their member-owners, and these benefits ripple out to the broader community. As Marjorie Kelly of Yes! magazine explains, “Cooperative forms of ownership allow the well-being of people, the planet, and future generations to take priority over profits for shareholders and executives.” Nearly 30,000 cooperatives exist in the United States, accounting for 2 million jobs, $75 billion in wages and benefits, and more than $500 billion in total revenue. There are different forms of cooperatives including consumer co-ops, producer co-ops, purchasing co-ops and worker co-ops. Consumer cooperatives are owned by the people who buy the goods or use the services. Credit unions, REI and on a more local level the Roaring Fork Valley Co-op and Carbondale Community Food Co-op are examples of consumer cooperatives. Producer cooperatives, such as Organic Valley, are formed when producers band together to market their products. Purchasing cooperatives are when small businesses pool resources to be competitive with large chains. Ace Hardware, which has stores in both Carbondale and Aspen, is part of a purchasing cooperative. Worker cooperatives are owned and governed by employees. Cooperative businesses are most often formed to meet the needs of people, not to maximize profit. Cooperatives around the world generally operate according to the same core principles and values, adopted in 1995 by the International Co-operative Alliance. At the heart of those principles are the core values of social and local economic development. The seventh principle, “concern for community,” states: “While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of communities through policies and programs accepted by the members.”That’s why in these difficult social and economic times, more and more cooperatives are forming around the world. The Roaring Fork Valley Co-op was founded in 1952 to serve the needs of local ranchers. Membership in the amount of $25 was collected to provide capital to build the business. Now, more than 60 years later, the co-op offers everything from pet supplies to gasoline to men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. Both members and non-members can shop at the co-op, and the lifetime membership still costs only $25, entitling you to patronage dividends at the end of the fiscal year. An even older cooperative operating in the Roaring Fork Valley is Holy Cross Energy, founded in 1939. Holy Cross is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative utility providing electricity, energy products and services to more than 55,000 consumers primarily in Eagle, Pitkin and Garfield counties. Each consumer receiving electric service from Holy Cross is a member-owner, eligible to vote at meetings of members, to become a director, to receive member equity allocations and/or distributions and to share in the proceeds should Holy Cross be dissolved. A more recent addition to the cooperative movement locally is the Carbondale Community Food Co-op (CCFC), which started selling memberships in 2007. Carbondale Community Food Co-op strives to support local businesses and local agriculture whenever possible and is committed to providing healthy, organic, and sustainable food and products. For a lifetime membership of $75, members receive a 5 percent discount on all shelf items every Saturday and Sunday; cost plus 15 percent all the time on special and bulk orders; opportunities for volunteer hours (when needed by the business) to earn discounts up to 25 percent; a vote in all major decisions and an opportunity to elect and/or serve on the board of directors.The co-op is open to both members and non-members, and allows a more localized and personal experience when shopping for food. Last year, with financial and ecological crises mounting worldwide, the U.N. named 2012 the Year of the Cooperative. As the nation struggles to recover from an economic crisis we can all do our part by supporting local cooperatives that help strengthen the local community.

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Shedding some light on shade Dear Editor: Here I sit on a beautiful morning. My door is open at the Third Street Center and the heat of the day has yet to make an appearance. I have KDNK playing that good ol’ country music and I feel great. We are two weeks away from my favorite time of year — the Carbondale Mountain Fair. That time of year when so many community members come together to celebrate and help make this magic happen. That’s probably the best part of it.We may have been on different sides of an issue in June but in July we have a good time together. I do believe that that is one of the contributing factors to the health and livability of Carbondale. There are many unsure things in our world, but‘round here, for almost 42 years, we know that the last full weekend of July belongs to Mountain Fair. There are some other core values that CCAH works to preserve that keeps the integrity of this fair in tact — no blatant banners or sponsorship. Yes, New Belgium has a presence at Mountain Fair but heck, if there is going to be one company who has a name in there I’m glad it’s one that aligns so closely with our fair values. In fact, they have been close allies on solving the diesel beer truck issue and, while it is not 100 percent solved, we are working together towards a solution. Rest assured, there will NOT be a diesel truck at the park. Whew, check that problem off, hopefully, for this year.We have also managed to keep this fair free and volunteer run (though if you have a great time and feel like throwing in a dollar or two, we will have places for that as well!) So, what’s the problem for 2013? Let’s just get this elephant out of the room right now. Shade tents! Those tricky, oft-times flimsymade pieces of aluminum and canvas that provide respite from Colorado’s sun and rain. Mountain Fair only has space for about 20 of those things, which limits the amount of people who find respite. Luckily, folks will kind of share, especially if they aren’t underneath them at the time. Each year the desire amongst the folks for these limited spaces has grown. CCAH has tried to solve these problems by creating guidelines and strict adherence to a specific time they could be set up.This has not worked. Last year, the desire for these spaces was so high that fists were formed and a few folks, and tents, were broken! Darn, this is not what we want. Besides, over 15,000 people attend Mountain Fair each year and most of them seem to have a fabulous time without a shade tent. I appreciate the comment of one local who said for us to just do away with shade all together. We’d entertain that idea if everyone else thinks that’s a good idea. It sure would make our life easier, but folks with families and babies and elderly … well it’s a little harder for them to hang out at the fair without shade. At CCAH we try to respond to the needs of our community in a positive and creative way.

We pondered this, talked with others and pondered some more, and came up with a sustainable, attainable solution. A lottery is the only fair way to go for now.The money will go into a fund to build a shade structure that will do away with the 10'x10' tents and provide an open space of shade. CCAH thinks it will take two years to raise enough money. It’s easy to demand free entertainment and we try to provide it. Three days of free entertainment at Mountain Fair, four free concerts during the summer in Sopris Park, free food and drink at all our openings, free events throughout the year … but the reality is all of these things cost us real dollars. If you win the lottery, and you’re smart, you get 10 friends, have them pitch in $10 each and you have yourself one of the best seats in the house. Hopefully, kindness and sharing will still prevail. What a great way to help reach a solution. Sometimes when there is a fair for the people, it is the people who have to come together to help. Thanks for understanding and helping out. In honor of our theme this year, quoting Chief Seattle,“Mankind did not weave the web of life, we are but one thread within it.” See you at the fair! Amy Kimberly Director Carbondale Mountain Fair

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Library opens continued om page 1 property to craft three long benches at the entrance to the building; • Dave Struempler crafted a bench from left-over beetle kill pine, and also used beetle kill pine in the ceiling and some shelving; • The children's area features an early literacy installation by the Burgeon Group of Phoenix, Arizona that incorporates pocket treasures collected from the community; • The Mt. Sopris Historical Society is placing a rotating selection of artifacts in a special display case. Speaking of history, Carbondale’s original library was located on Main Street and opened on Jan. 26, 1963. “Prior to that there was a traveling wooden box that went from home to home with books,” Shelley said. A Great Books discussion group hatched the idea of a Carbondale library, and it was initially stocked with 500 books the group collected in a book drive. In 1964, the Garfield County Commissioners voted to assume financial responsibility for the library’s annual budget of $4,000 and it became the second branch of the Garfield County Library System.

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The new Carbondale Branch Library hosts a grand opening celebration starting at 10 a.m. on July 20. There’ll be a ribbon cutting, refreshments, live music and giveaways. Books and other materials will also be available for checkout.

On Monday, Robert Stone of Grand Junction set the legs and placed the top on a picnic table he created out of Colorado Yule marble. He also created six, cube-shaped coffee tables inside the new Carbondale Branch Library. Photo by Lynn Burton

Library music July 20

Steve Standiford lined up some music for the Carbondale Branch Library opening. Here it is:

11:00 a.m. – The Honey Dewdrops; Noon – Songwriters/singers/guitarists Josh Rogan, Jackson Emmer and Marc Bruell;

1:30 p.m. – Men with Guitars: Steve Standiford, Pat Winger and John Ramo; 2:00 p.m. – Band music with The Nanograms (Kendall Spyker and friends) and Gear Exchange; 2:30 p.m. – Students from the Academy

of Music and Performance; 3:00 p.m. – Kids music with Sue Schnitzer, Mateo Sandate and Marc Bruell; 4:00 p.m. – Ukulele and acoustic jam; 4:30 p.m. – Drum Circle with library staffer Alejandra Rico.

New CRES principal loves spirit of collaboration in the community Heather Cremeans brings 18 years to the job By Debbie Bruell Sopris Sun Correspondent According to newly-hired CRES principal Heather Cremeans, one of the most important things she learned while getting her administrator’s license was the importance of a good fit between a principal and a school. The more she learned about Crystal River Elementary School, the more passionate she be-

came that this school was the laboration,” Cremeans perfect fit for her. said. “That’s where I In her 18 years of education thrive.” Cremeans said she has always enjoyed working she has worked in many with diverse groups of students, situations where there including students from various was a very “top-down” socioeconomic groups and native approach, and that she Spanish-speakers — the very pop“can’t drive in a topulation she found at CRES. She down world — I don’t loves working to create a unified like being on either end sense of community among stuof it.” dents from diverse backgrounds. Cremeans is a firm She speaks Spanish as well. believer in the approach Heather Cremeans Cremeans also appreciated to early literacy instructhe team-approach she found at CRES and tion employed at CRES. Specifically, native the district as a whole.“I love that spirit of col- Spanish-speakers who arrive in kindergarten

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Waving to the Sun. That’s what these Carbondale Middle School students did while helping Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers perform trail work near the Crystal River in River Valley Ranch on July 12. The kids are helping RFOV on the Crystal River project for about two hours each Friday through Aug. 2. Last Friday’s project, which included more than 20 students and three members of RFOV, was a joint effort between the town, River Valley Ranch and nearby property owners. Photo by Lynn Burton

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Cop Shop The following events are drawn from incident reports of the C’dale Police Dept. SATURDAY July 6 At 7:06 p.m. officers followed the sound of fireworks to Sopris Park and observed two men who fled. “The fireworks were not heard again,” the reported stated. SATURDAY July 6 At 1:01 a.m. at Second and Main streets, an officer issued a warning to a man who was urinating. SUNDAY July 7 At 6:24 p.m. police responded to a noise complaint at Sopris Park. They decided to monitor the evening’s music with a meter. SUNDAY July 7 At 12:53 p.m. police were informed that the sprinkler system at the Third Street Center had been running for more than 12 consecutive hours. Police informed public works. FRIDAY July 12 At 7:23 p.m. an officer responded to a call concerning a resident on Barber Drive setting a trap for cats. The man asserted that the trap was designed for raccoons, and is therefore legal. No other information was available from the police report.

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A piece of cake The Carbondale Clay Center’s annual Cajun Clay Night mixed gumbo, cake, music, dancing, kids and costumes into a good-time stew that was enjoyed by all on July 12. James Surls (center) was crowned the king, while Mindy Keagebein (below center) had the honor of queen bestowed upon her. Word has it that Mindy cut the biggest slices of alligator cake in recent history. The gumbo was prepared by Anderson Ranch Art Center chef David Stassi and as usual, everyone who attended Cajun Clay Night got to take home a handmade bowl. Photos and text by Jane Bachrach

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Mountain Fair notes The Carbondale Mountain Fair is not “just around the corner,” it’s almost here, staring us all in the face with an ear-to-ear smile. The folks at CCAH and fair crew, plus related volunteers, personnel and instigators run a smooth operation over

Niki Burns, a 2011 graduate of Roaring Fork High School, has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2012 fall semester and 2013 spring semester at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. She will be a junior in the fall. Courtesy photo

there at Sopris Park and are putting out some last minute messages and reminders as follows: • The “mother of all drum circles” kicks off the fair in front of the gazebo at 4 p.m. on July 26. Drum-circle founder Laurie Loeb reports she’s in rehab recovering from two herniated discs in her back and will not be able to lead the hundreds of drummers for the first time since starting the circle 16 years ago (“The Year of the Fireball.”) So, Kip Hubbard will take the reins after co-facilitating the circle for the past three years. Bring your own drum if you have one, especially bass drums. A limited number of percussion instruments will be available. Two volunteers are needed from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m., and from 5 to 6 p.m. to unpack and load up equipment. Six volunteers are needed during the drumming to distribute drums and keep them from wandering off. • The deadline to enter the Shade Structure Lottery is July 21. Folks who want to pitch a tent behind the musicmixing board must first win one of 20 spots in the lottery. For details, go to carbondalearts.com. • Volunteers are still needed for numerous duties. Sign up for four hours and you receive a Friend of Fair T-shirt. Pick your duty at the Information Booth or go to carbondalearts.com. • This year a Hula Hoop contest with MC Betty Hoops has been added to a lineup that includes fly-casting, pie and

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cake baking, horseshoes, limbo, wood splitting (men’s and women’s), mountain bike race and Mt. Sopris Run-off (with a 14 miler and 4 miler). • Sneak previews: Look for the Magicoricle Zoope Troupe creating performance art throughout the fair. On the music front, the multi-cultural lineup includes the Cambodian Space Project, Native Gospel, Paa Kow’s By All Means Band (Saturday night) and Sonora Dinamitas (Sunday night).

Off to the CrossFit games Robbie Davis is off to the CrossFit World Games in Carson, California, on July 22-28. He’ll be competing in the Masters division for athletes 40-45 years old. Davis owns Bonedale CrossFit. He ﬁnished 19th in the Open Division in last year’s Southwest Regional. CrossFit workouts focus on using all facets of the body. In competition, participants are judged by the volume and quality of their repetitions.

Wyly news The Wyly Community Art Center in Basalt has announced that executive director Carlyle Kyzer is leaving the organization to pursue new opportunities in the field of non-profit development. “She has been a leader in getting the Wyly to a stable and strong financial and programmatic position,” said a Wyly spokesman. “During her tenure, the Wyly instituted a National Council and success-

fully pursued new grant opportunities for the organization. Carlyle has also overseen the integration of the Wyly into its new facility.” Located downtown in the old Basalt library building, attendance at Wyly exhibitions and events increased dramatically in 2012. Board member Jay Magidson is acting as interim director of the center. He is a long time art gallery owner.

GCSO members excel Four members of the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office recently teamed with members of the Arapahoe and Adams county sheriff’s offices to take first place in rifle synchronization movements at the recent Honor Guard Academy competition in Arvada. The Garfield County representatives were Brandon Locklear, Brian Griffin, Matthew Graham and Ryan Melody. The Garfield County Sheriff’s Honor Guard assists with funerals, parades and other events as requested, according to a press release.

They say it’s your birthday Birthday greetings go out to: Jacque Whitsitt, Laurel Sheehan and Heidi Paul (July 18); Edgar Reyna (July 19); Ernie Kollar (July 21); Jessica Kollar (July 22); Jeff Wadley and Ruth Frey (July 23); and Mark Von Hagke (July 24). Belated greetings go out to Ian Bays (July 13), and Tony Spires and Sarah Tornare (July 16).

Trustees continue pot talks Town Briefs By Lynn Burton Sopris Sun Staff Reporter

Carbondale trustees are still a few hits away from putting a fine point on the town’s pot regulations, but they are starting to take shape. At Tuesday night’s work session, trustees indicated they’ll allow retail outlets to cook and sell products such as marijuana-laced brownies, but to do so will probably require a special use permit. The town might establish zone-district “overlays” to determine where retail marijuana stores can and can’t operate. The trustees decided to measure minimum-allowed distances from pot shops to schools as the public would travel them, rather than as the crow flies. The trustees also instructed staff to draft a memo to address the issue of whether to ask voters to put a 5 percent additional sales tax on legally-sold marijuana. The trustees are plowing through those issues and more, as the state of Colorado prepares to start accepting retail marijuana outlet license applications on Oct. 1. On Jan. 1, 2014, it will become legal under state law to sell small amounts of marijuana after Colorado voters approved Amendment 64 last November. Carbondale voters approved Amendment 64 in all three precincts. Under Amendment 64, cities, towns and counties have the option of not allowing retail marijuana outlets. Unlike some Garfield County town councils, the

Carbondale Board of Trustees spent little time several weeks ago discussing whether to allow pot shops. Their attention quickly turned to a memo from the Colorado Municipal League that included 16 points for towns and counties to consider when drafting marijuana regulations. The points included: Whether to impose special restrictions on signs and advertising, whether to mandate public hearings for license applications and require that applicants address “needs and desires” of the community in order to obtain a license. The trustees are reviewing a 64-page report from the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division titled “Emergency Rules Related to the Colorado Retail Marijuana Code” and Denver’s proposed marijuana regulations. They also hired attorney Alison Eastley to assist town attorney Mark Hamilton in guiding them through the complicated process. In other news from Tuesday night’s work session: • The trustees conducted a review of town manager Jay Harrington and decided to extend to him another two-year contract with a 5 percent raise; • Heard a proposal from the Aspenbased GrassRoots TV that would designate GrassRoots as Carbondale’s public access provider on Comcast. The trustees took no action; • Discussed daycare issues with several daycare providers.

Town selling surplus equipment and vehicles Sopris Sun Staff Report The town of Carbondale is selling off surplus equipment and vehicles on publicsurplus.com, according to recent town memos. In other news from Carbondale town memos: The Garﬁeld County Sheriff’s Department has indicated it has seen an increase in alcohol-related problems associated with First Friday. The town is moving forward with a “Welcome to Carbondale” sign permit with the Colorado Department of Transportation for a sign at the intersection of Highway 82 and 133.“ … there are regulations and standards we must follow,” states the memo. The town received a complain from a homeowner that lives at Second and Garﬁeld about bright streets lights in the neighborhood. Town staffers have contacted area residents. “The person that called (the town) sounded like she was going to make the street lights a political issue,” a memo stated. The town will need to have one or more employees work during Mountain Fair weekend, and one or two people to clean downtown and empty trash cans on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The town parks crew,“especially Joshua Walberg and Russell Sissom,” have been working hard to keep the turf green through the hot, dry summer. “We are ready for the

monsoons,” a memo states. The town’s Gateway RV park at Highway 82 and 133 saw an occupancy rate of 58 percent for the week of July 1-7. At the recreation center climbing wall, the town is in its fourth week of an eightweek program with the Extreme Sports Camp for adults, teens and youth with autism. The program uses the wall six hours per week. The recreation department will be hosting an end-of-season tournament for 9-10year old baseball players July 20-21. The town’s Police Record System should be on its new ﬁber connection (Cedar Networks) in the next two week. This should allow faster and more reliable entry of records by the ofﬁcers. The Police Department had 276 calls for service during the week of July 8-12. At the waste water treatment plant, the upper digesters have been processed and hauled away. A total of 230,000 gallons of sludge were processed out. Also, installation of the TideFlex was scheduled for the week of July 15-19. A group of graduate students from the University of Michigan initiated communications with the town concerning the Roaring Fork Conservancy’s work on the Crystal River, and also planned to meet with staff to go over the town’s water system.

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GarďŹ eld County adopts new land use code Sopris Sun Staff Report A newly polished land use code became regulation on July 15 and immediately went into effect in GarďŹ eld County, following a unanimous vote by the three-member GarďŹ eld County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The GarďŹ eld County Land Use and Development Code supersedes the UniďŹ ed Land Use Resolution of 2008, according to a press release. GarďŹ eld County Planning Manager Tamra Allen said in a May 7 memo that the two are different in that the new code is more than 200 pages shorter, and it has undergone a reduction of approximately 40 percent in code text. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Applications that have already been received by the GarďŹ eld County Community Development Department will be processed under the previous land use code,â&#x20AC;? said a county spokeswoman. The GarďŹ eld County Land Use and Development Code in general will require less review for applicants, and creates more user-friendly tables for review procedures and submittal requests. It offers the provision of a minor-subdivision process and there will no longer be a major or minor subdivision exemption process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It, in general, streamlines development standards,â&#x20AC;? the spokeswoman continued. The code has undergone many changes, such as reducing affordable housing requirements in some new subdivisions, but the right-to-farm provisions have been maintained. The new code is available online on the GarďŹ eld County website. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The changes allow the code to be easier to read, more user-friendly, and reduce redundancy,â&#x20AC;? said GarďŹ eld County Commissioner Tom Jankovsky. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It reďŹ nes deďŹ nitions and standards and provides simpliďŹ ed tables that reduce the language in the code. When I ran for ofďŹ ce, I campaigned on a promise to create jobs and that now is the time for govern-

ment to reduce regulation and red tape for business, and we have done that.â&#x20AC;? These code changes were originally initiated in 2011 in Phase One, when the BOCC directed county staff to consider revisions to the code that reflected the following objectives: â&#x20AC;˘ Eliminate unnecessary regulatory barriers that may discourage economic development; â&#x20AC;˘ Streamline development procedures; â&#x20AC;˘ Make the overall code more efďŹ cient; â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure the document is user-friendly. Phase Two of the Code revision began in April 2012, when the BOCC appointed an Advisory Committee on Land Use to identify additional areas of concern and suggestions for changes that built upon the work in Phase One. The Targeted Code changes were subsequently reviewed by the GarďŹ eld County Planning Commission over the course of eight months. Both boards consisted of volunteer board members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wish to offer a very large thank you to so many people, many of whom donated their time and gave a huge effort to producing a document that is not necessarily perfect, but is a great improvement to what we had,â&#x20AC;? said GarďŹ eld County Commissioner Mike Samson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will reďŹ ne, improve, and go forward from here with this new code, and we are pleased to have it in place.â&#x20AC;? The Planning Commission met 12 times to evaluate the code, and spent an estimated 35 hours in discussions and review. The BOCC met six times to review the code documents before approving them July 15, 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know how much time it took to commit to this project, and I also want to thank everyone involved,â&#x20AC;? said GarďŹ eld County Commission Chair John Martin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will do our very best in serving the public with our new code, and when we need to address it further, we will in the future.â&#x20AC;?

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Energy upgrade rebates available Sopris Sun Staff Report GarďŹ eld Clean Energy and CLEER have additional money available for energy upgrades in homes or businesses. Home and business owners in GarďŹ eld County who get energy upgrades this summer have until Aug. 31 to apply for the rebates, according to a press release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because of the short time frame for GarďŹ eld Clean Energy to be able to offer this rebate money, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to allow homeowners who complete two or more projects to get up to $1,000 in rebates. Business owners can get up to $2,500 on qualifying projects that increase their energy efďŹ ciency,â&#x20AC;? said Erica Sparhawk of CLEER, the nonproďŹ t that manages GarďŹ eld Clean Energy. Upgrades such as insulation and air sealing, installation of energy-efďŹ cient furnaces, boilers and water heaters, equipment tune-ups, and heat-tape timers are eligible for rebates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This summer is a great time for families and businesses to maximize their utility bill savings with these rebate offers,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We encourage homeowners and businesses to call an energy coach right away to get expert advice on eligible upgrades, working with contractors, and maximizing rebates offered by GarďŹ eld Clean Energy and our areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gas and electric utilities,â&#x20AC;? said Sparhawk. To contact an energy coach, call CLEER at 970-704-9200.

The R.H. Crossland Foundation has announced the Foundation Annual Gifts to the Carbondale and Roaring Fork Valley Community. Directors: Rusty Crossland, Frosty Merriott, Christa Selby

Congratulations to the following recipients: R. H. CROSSLAND FOUNDATION’S 2013 RECIPIENTS OF $1,000 GIFTS Access Roaring Fork Contact: Dave Kolquist 970-963-4402 info@accessroaringfork.org accessroaringfork.org

Slow Food Roaring Fork Carbondale Community Oven Contact Linda Criswell 963-9371 837 Sopris Avenue Carbondale, CO 81623

The Zikr Dance Ensemble headlines the Spectrum Dance Festival performance at Thunder River Theatre on July 21. There’ll be a 3 p.m. matinee and an evening performance at 7:30 p.m. For more information on the entire Spectrum Dance Festival, please check out Calendar and the ad on page 11. Courtesy photo

Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program Contact: Stacy Stein 970-963-0139 youthradio@kdnk.org kdnk.org/youthradio

Dance festival busts numerous moves this weekend

Colorado Animal Rescue - CARE Contact: Leslie Rocky 2801 County Road 114 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 970-947-9173

Pauline S. Schneegas Wildlife Foundation 5945 County Road 346 Silt, CO 81652 Nanci Limbach, Founder and Executive Director 970-876-5676 natalie_hert@yahoo.com schneegaswildlifefoundation.org

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CCAH Center for the Arts Contact: Amy Kimberly 970-963-1680 carbondalearts@sopris.net carbondalearts.com

This weekend’s Spectrum Dance Festival features enough energy and styles to make Fred Astaire and Twyla Tharp get up out of their graves, link arms and start spinning. We’re talking break dancers dancing to live African drumming, workshops including intro to tango, and a multi-media performance from Colorado’s most innovative dance company. “The festival aims to entertain, educate and develop awareness and appreciation for the diversity of dance in Colorado,” said a Spectrum Dance Festival spokesman. Organized by Dance Initiative, the festival takes place at the Third Street Center and Thunder River Theatre. For specific details, see the ad on page 11 of this week’s Sopris Sun. On July 20 at the Third Street Center, it’s the BBoy/BGirl Hip Hop/Break Dance Competition. Crews will face off in professionally judged eliminations with DJ Soulrane from Las Vegas and MC Johnny Castro from Phoenix. Judges are Ruen from L.A., MIG187 from Las Vegas and Airsick from St. Louis. The semi-finals and final crews will battle to live African drumming by the Marbonia Springs All Stars from Carbondale. The “X” dances provide an artistic interlude to the battle, featuring “On the Earth and in the Air” with Gabi

Rojas and “Meesh” McGlone. Following the “X” Dances and battle the chairs will be put away and DJ Soulrane will get the crowd moving. On July 21 at Thunder River Theatre in downtown Carbondale, Zikr Dance Ensemble will bring in ancient ritual dance and contemporary ballet. “With both matinee and evening performances, this is an amazing opportunity to see an innovative Colorado choreographer's work,” said the spokesman. Directed by David Taylor, the Zikr Dance Ensemble is regarded as one of Colorado's most exciting and innovative dance companies, offering a spectrum of works that include transcendent dance rituals from several ancient world cultures, along with original and contemporary dance/theatre realizations. The dances in the performance are supplemented by slide projections and visual effects, completing a multi-media experience that is described as both visually and artistically stimulating as well as intellectually captivating. Dance workshops take place at the Third Street Center on July 20. For more information on the events and workshops and to purchase tickets, visit danceinitiative.org, e-mail danceinitiative@gmail.com or call 963-8681.

Circle Club West Contact: Craig Rathbun 970-704-1515, Ext. 101 craigr@thefleishercompany.com CLEER Contact: Alice Laird/Jeff Dickinson Carbondale, CO 81623 info@cleanenergyeconomy.net Website: cleanenergyeconomy.net Crystal Theatre Contacts: Bob and Kathy Ezra 427 Main Street Carbondale, CO 81623 970-963-0633 Feed My Sheep 1004 Grand Avenue Glenwood Springs, CO 970-928-8340 Lift-Up P. O. Box 1928 Rifle, CO 81650 970-625-4496 liftup@sopris.net liftup.org

Roaring Fork High School Clinician Program Contact: Drew Adams 2270 Highway 133 Carbondale, CO 81623 970-384-5757 dadams@rfschools.com The Sopris Sun P. O. Box 399 Carbondale, CO 81623 Contact/board members: Debbie Bruell, Barbara Dills, Will Grandbois, Sue Gray, Colin Laird, Laura McCormick, Jean Perry, Frank Zlogar board@soprissun.com 970-510-3003 Third Street Center Contact Jodi Ensign 970-963-3221 thirdstreetcenter.net Thompson Divide Coalition Contact: Lisa Moreno 711 Main Street Carbondale, CO 81623 970-355-4223 info@savethompsondivide.org savethompsondivide.org

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Community Calendar THURS.-SAT. July 18-20 DEAF CAMP PICNIC • After a 15-year hiatus, the Deaf Camp Picnic returns to Snowmass Village. Headliners include the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Twirp Anderson with Timbermill on Saturday. Info: deafcamppicnic.org.

THURSDAY July 18 LIVE MUSIC • Greg Trooper opens for the Carolann Ames Band at Steve’s Guitars in the old part of the Dinkel Building. Info: 963-3304. CHAMBER MUSIC • The Basalt Regional Library presents its Thursday Chamber Music Series, featuring students from the Aspen Music Festival and School, at 5:15 p.m. through Aug. 15. It’s free. Info: 927-4311. ROTARY • The Mt. Sopris Rotary meets at Mi Casita at noon every Thursday.

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fered, including a tango intro with Heather Morrow on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. (free). Info: danceinitiative.org, 963-8681 and the ad in this week’s Sopris Sun. CRYSTAL READINGS • High Country Gems & Minerals in Glenwood Springs offers crystal and angel readings/healing with Karri Ann. Info: KarriAnn@rof.net.

SATURDAY July 20

behind the River Valley Ranch public tennis courts in the historic Thompson House. Info: 963-7041. CRUISE-A-THONG • The ﬁrst Cruise-AThong “Race for the Average Jo(e)” in Glenwood Springs takes place at Veltus Park starting at 11 a.m. The non-Ironman triathlon is a family-friendly event that includes a bike ride, walk and river ﬂoat. For details go to cruiseathong.com.

SUNDAY July 21

LIVE MUSIC • Steve’s Guitars in the old part of the Dinkel Building presents the Honey Dewdrops. Info: 963-3304.

LIVE MUSIC • PAC3 in the Third Street Center presents Robert Earl Keen and Andrea Davidson at 9 p.m. Tickets are $37 and $42. Info: 925-1663 or pac3carbondale.com.

HUNTSMAN RIDGE HIKE • Wilderness Workshop is leading a free hike from McClure Pass to Huntsman Ridge, the backbone of the southern tier of the Thompson Divide.The moderate trail follows Huntsman Ridge above Coal Basin through vast aspen groves, and offers opportunities for spectacular views that make this a need-toknow wilderness escape for locals and Thompson Divide enthusiasts. At the top of the ridge, there will be opportunities to explore, enjoy panoramic views of the Thompson Divide, and learn about the threats of natural gas development in the area. Info: www.wildernessworkshop.org/hikes or 963-3977.

LIVE MUSIC • Steve’s Guitars in the old part of the Dinkel Building presents Goldenboy with Reina Del Cid as opening act. Info: 963-3304.

THOMPSON HOUSE TOURS • The Mt. Sopris Historical Society gives free tours of the Thompson House Museum on Saturdays from 2-5 p.m.The museum is located directly

SEVEN CASTLES HIKE • Wilderness Workshop is leading a free hike into the Seven Castles. This moderate hike visits spectacular hidden canyons and waterfalls. Though this area is not part of Sen. Mark Udall’s Central Mountain Heritage Proposal, it is an opportunity to discover a place many believe should be. Info: www.wildernessworkshop.org/hikes or 963-3977. YOGA • True Nature Healing Arts offers free yoga in Sopris Park Sundays from 5 to 6 p.m. Info: 963-9900. SPIRITUAL MATTERS • A Spiritual Center in the Third Street Center holds an outdoor CALENDAR page 11

DANCE • The Spectrum Dance Festival takes place at the Third Street Center and Thunder River Theatre. “Battle 2 the Drums,” a twoversus-two break-dance competition, takes place at the Third Street Center on Saturday starting with eliminations at 3 p.m. Admission to eliminations is free. At 7:30 p.m., preceding the “Battle 2 the Drums” ﬁnals, the Spectrum Dance Festival presents aerials and modern dance with Gabi Rojas and Michelle McGlone. Tickets are $20 for both events/$10 for kids 18 and under/free for under 5. An after party with DJ Soulrane takes place after the competition. On Sunday, the Carbondale Dance Initiative presents the Zikr Dance Ensemble, which features guest artists from the Colorado Ballet, at Thunder River.The program ranges from ancient ritual to contemporary ballet. A matinee is offered at 3 p.m., with an evening performance at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 (free for kids under 18 for the matinee when accompanied by an adult). Several dance workshops are also of-

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Art Center hosts a reception for the 25th annual Marble Stone Carvers Symposium from 6 to 8 p.m. Info: redstoneart.com.

MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “Before Midnight” (PG-13) at 7:30 p.m. July 19-25 and “The Sapphires” (PG-13) at 5:30 p.m. July 20-21. LIVE MUSIC • Steve’s Guitars in the old part of the Dinkel Building presents the D.B. Rielley Band (country/blues/Cajun/zydeco). Info: 963-3304. LIVE MUSIC • Rivers restaurant in Glenwood Springs presents the Steve Skinner band (resort rock) from 9 p.m. to midnight. No cover. MARBLE SYMPOSIUM • The Redstone

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.

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Community Calendar service at Bob’s in Marble at 10:30 a.m. Info: 963-5516. DAVI NIKENT • Betsy Bowie explains tension and trauma releasing exercises at the Third Street Center at 3:30 p.m. on Sundays through July 21. Info: 379-3486.

MONDAY July 22 LIVE MUSIC • Carbondale Beer Works hosts open mic nights with Patrick Fagan on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. LIVE MUSIC • The Hotel Colorado hosts a Monday night jazz jam on its patio at 7 p.m. The sessions are open to jazz musicians of all levels, although shoes, dress pants and a collared shirt are required. For more information visit the “Roaring Fork Valley Musicians” Facebook page or contact Zack Ritchie at 987-9277. LIBRARY • The new Carbondale Branch Library at 320 Sopris Ave. hosts Musical Storytime with Sue Schnitzer every Monday at 4 p.m. Kids must be accompanied by adults at all times.

TUESDAY July 23 GW MARKET • Glenwood’s Downtown Market takes place on Tuesdays from 4 to 8

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p.m. There’s live music starting at 5:30 p.m., plus locally grown produce, honey, artisan wares and more. Credit and debit cards accepted, along with EBTs. Info: 618-3650.

WEDNESDAY July 24 LIVE MUSIC • The Basalt Chamber of Commerce free Summer Music series (sponsored by Alpine Bank) presents Velma and the Heart Tones at Triangle Park in Willits from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Info: basaltchamber.com. CULTURE CLUB • The Carbondale Culture Club at the Third Street Center continues its lunchtime presentations with vocalist Anne Canan (accompanied by Lisa Dancing Light) and Carieann Asani (“The Digital Divide: Bridging the Gap Between Parents and Teens”) from noon to 1 p.m. On July 31, singer/songwriter AO Forbes will perform songs from his CD “Simple Magic.” Info: 963-3330. FARMERS’ MARKET • The Carbondale Farmers’ Market takes place downtown from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 2. ROTARY • The Rotary Club of Carbondale meets at 7 a.m.onWednesdays at the ﬁrehouse. Info: Ken Neubecker at eagleriver@sopris.net.

Save the Date FRIDAY Aug. 2 DON”T WAIT, JUST TELL ME • PAC3 presents NPR’s “Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me” guest Paula Poundstone at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Info: pac3carbondale.com.

Further Out

THURSDAY July 25

FRIDAY July 26

LIVE MUSIC • PAC3 at the Third Street Center presents the Carolina Chocolate Drops at 8 p.m.Their 2010 Nonesuch debut,“Genuine Negro Jig,” garnered a Best Traditional Folk album Grammy last year.Tickets are $40/$45. Info: pac3carbondale.com or 925-1663.

PASTOR HART • The Orchard is pleased to announce that Pastor Will Hart of Global Awakening and Will Hart Ministries will be at The Orchard at 6:30 p.m. and at Christ Community Church in Basalt on July 27 at 6:30 p.m. Info: 963-8773 ext. 104.

Ongoing ASPEN THEATRE • Aspen Theatre presents “Les Miserables,” and “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” through Aug. 17 and “Fully Committed” through Aug. 15. Info: theatreaspen.org and for tickets only 920-5770. BASALT ART • The Ann Korologos Gallery continues “Deﬁnitely Dinah – Dinah K. Worman New Works” through July 22. Info: 9279668. The Wyly Community Art Center continues “Betsy Chafﬁn: Daily Fragments” through Aug. 29. Info: 927-4123. Toklat

Gallery continues “Cathy Schermer, New Works – West meets East” and Silver Queen Metals’ “Old Rocks.” Info: 927-1437. AVALANCHE YOGA • The Carbondale Yoga Society hosts yoga nights at the Avalanche Ranch hot springs Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Dropin is $20 plus $10 to soak. Info: mobileyogi.org. DAVI NIKENT • Marty Finklestein gives taiji/qigong classes at Sopris Park at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays. Info: 948-7379.

Hold the Presses GOTTLIEB SIGNS BOOKS • Larry Gottlieb will sign and discuss his book “The Seer’s Explanation” at Dos Gringos in La Fontana Plaza from 3 to 5 p.m. on July 21. For details, call 948-1492 or go to theseersexplanation.com. BIKE PARK OPEN HOUSE • The town of Carbondale hosts an open house for a proposed bike park at North Face Park from noon to 2 p.m. on July 21. For details, see the ad on page 12. CHEW ON SOME PHYSICS • The Aspen Science Center’s “Physics is for Kids” family barbecue takes place at Colorado Rocky Mountain School from 5 to 7 p.m. on July 24. Physicist Ronan Plessar will give a short talk after 6 p.m. It’s all free. For details, go to aspensciencecenter.org. SUMMER TRUNK SHOWS • Lulubelle women’s clothing boutique is holding trunk shows July 25, Aug. 2 and Aug. 15.

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Go do some cob building The public is invited to learn about cob building from Laura Bartels and Dave Kodama from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 100 N. Third St. on July 19-21. Cob is a mixture of clay, sand and straw used to create organic shapes for benches, ovens, homes and other structures, according to a press release. Bartels and Weaver will be working on True Terana Peace Park (located north of True Nature Healing Arts) and creating earthen couches around a stone ﬁre pit. “Come for an hour or stay and play for the day,” Bartels said. “No experience necessary but dress to be in the mud.” For more information call True Nature Healing Arts at 963-9900 or GreenWeaver at 379-6779.

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Update from Day Five. Carbondale Community United Methodist Church sent a team of 11 church members on a mission trip to the McCurdy School and Ministries in Espanola, New Mexico, on June 23-29. A Methodist mission school since its inception, the school just ﬁnished its ﬁrst year as a state charter school. During their stay in Espanola, Carbondale church members did a lot of painting, worked on the school grounds and took in some cultural sights including the Taos Pueblo. Team members included: Sydney Hays, Jim McMillian, Pastor Melanie Dobson Hughes, Rae Ann Hunter, Maureen Nuckols, Jim and Ann Kinney, John and Tami Stroud, and Carbondale Youth Ministry representatives Justice Bouchet and Trevor Stroud.

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Wilderness Workshop is leading a free hike in the Middle Thompson Creek area on July 27. This moderate hike travels through the diverse landscape of the Thompson Divide and will visit one or more natural gas well sites proposed by SG Interests. There will be opportunities for “ground truthing” (looking for sensitive vegetation and wildlife to help with Wilderness Workshop’s legal work to protect the Thompson Divide from gas development) and discussion of threats to the area posed by proposed gas development. Info: wildernessworkshop .org or 963-3977.

Town still looking for commissioners The town of Carbondale is seeking members for the Planning & Zoning Commission, Tree Board, Environmental Board, Historic Preservation Commission and the Parks & Recreation Commission. The deadline to apply is July 31. To learn more about each board and

commission, or to submit an application, visit carbondalegov.org or call Janet Buck at 510-1208.

Aspen offering childcare help The city of Aspen and Kids First are offering ﬁnancial aid to help defray the cost of childcare for working families, according to a press release. The deadline to apply is Aug. 1 for assistance to being on Sept. 1. Only new families need to apply. For details, call 920-5769.

Library offers Universal Class The Garﬁeld County Library District is offering Universal Class, a free online learning resource that offers hundreds of classes covering hundreds of topics. For details, go to gcpld.org.

Inward Bound starts July 29 Nannette Weinhold and teachers from Naropa University’s MA program are offering a mindfulness retreat for tweens and teens at Carbondale Community School from July 29 through Aug. 2. There’ll be hip-hop dance, poetry, creative writing, performances, expressive art, nature hikes and yoga. For details, call 970-765-6057.

Pro bike race seeks volunteers The USA Pro Cycle Challenge rolls through Aspen and Snowmass on Aug. 19-20 and volunteers are needed. For details, go to aspenupcc.com.

Sportsmen’s caucus slated for Eagle Colorado Parks and Wildlife holds its ﬁrst Sportsmen’s Roundtable at the town of Eagle public library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on July 25. For details, go to cpw.state.co.us.

CARBONDALE BIKE PARK OPEN HOUSE & BBQ Sunday, July 21st 12 pm - 2 pm at the North Face Park Please join the Town of Carbondale Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Commission at the North Face Park to provide feedback on the bike park design and help us determine phasing for the project

Hot dogs and drinks will be provided!

Conceptual Rendering of Park Design

New gallery turning heads from 200 yards away By Sue Coyle Special to The Sopris Sun Carbondale’s art scene continues to expand with the opening of its newest gallery, Art 215. Located at 215 12th Street, this large, airy space contains artwork of every style, size and price, with much of it being sold on consignment. George Scott and his wife, artist Suki Scott, told The Sopris Sun they are enthusiastic about their new venture, which features many oil paintings done by Suki as well as traditional and contemporary works from a variety of other artists. The gallery’s ﬁrst room (on the ground level) is comprised primarily of consignment art, George said, with European prints, works by Louis Icart and “early Suki work.” The second room contains paintings by local artist Majid Kahhak of Kahhak Fine Arts and School in Carbondale, as well as by Suki. The third room is “all Majid.” Upstairs, on the second level, are several large works of art created by Chris Erickson, of SAW Gallery in Carbondale, as well as Tahitian-inspired paintings done by Suki. Suki was born and raised in Busan, South Korea. After receiving her college degree, she moved to New York City to study at the Art Students League in Manhattan. The League, founded in 1875, is renowned for its notable alumni, including such wellknown names as Norman Rockwell, Thomas Hart Benton, Winslow Homer, Georgia O’Keefe and others.

Elan Bouchet and Sam Bovee are creating some “grafﬁti” art on the backside of Art 215 gallery. Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians can easily see the mural from Highway 133. Photo by Lynn Burton The Scotts purchased a home just outside Carbondale in Aspen Glen in 1999, and now that he is retired, are full-time residents there. Three years ago they purchased the 215 building, which contains the gallery, Suki’s studio and the ofﬁces of several other businesses. “We eventually decided ‘let’s just open an art gallery,’ and we opened eight days later,” George said. The Scotts held their grand opening a few weeks ago. As many Carbondalers have noticed, not all the artwork is inside the gallery. From the vantage point of Highway 133 and also

12th Street, looking across the AmeriGas propane storage lot, drivers and bikers can hardly miss the huge, eye-catching mural (still a work in progress) painted on the back of the metal building. This commissioned “grafﬁti” is being created by Elan Bouchet and Sam Bovee, two students from Ross Montessori School in Carbondale. The Scotts consulted with Rochelle Norwood, an art teacher at the school, who recommended the budding artists. Suki is enthusiastic about encouraging young painters such as Elan and Sam.

“We’d like to have a children’s showing,” she said. “I want kids to grow up with art.” Suki said she is appreciative of the artistic talent that exists in the Roaring Fork Valley and believes artists should be supportive of one another. The Scotts hope to bring in international artists and expand their collection to include sculptures and silver jewelry. Art 215 is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday and by appointment. Some of the work for sale can be seen at www.art215.net.

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Business Briefs 20/20 EyeCare welcomes Dr. David Werner In June of this year, Dr. David Werner joined the practice of 2020 EyeCare, according to a press release. He will be seeing patients in the Glenwood Springs, Carbondale and Aspen ofﬁces. Werner graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry in 1993 and completed a residency in hospital-based optometry in 1995. He developed a strong interest in glaucoma and ocular disease after working for the Veteran's Healthcare System of the Ozarks for 13 years. “My wife and daughter love hiking and outdoor activiDr. David Werner ties and we are thrilled to join the wonderful Roaring Fork Valley community,” said Werner. 20/20 EyeCare has operated in the Roaring Fork Valley for more than 40 years. For more information, visit 2020eyecare.com.

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Erkko Alm promoted to assistant VP Alpine Bank-Carbondale has promoted Erkko Alm to assistant vice president. Alm is originally from Finland and is a graduate of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder. He is also a member of the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities board of directors and is an advisor for the Roaring Fork Business Resource Center. In other Alpine Bank news: Jenny Sauer was promoted to assistant vice president at Alpine Bank-Basalt, and Dan Markoya was promoted to a banking ofﬁcer in Willits.

SayNoMore! Expands SayNoMore! Promotions has acquired the promotional products business of Post Time Media Inc., based in Basalt. The Post Time promotional products unit has been in continuous operation in the Roaring Fork and Eagle valleys for nearly 40 years. It was originally the Shirt Stop. The unit acquired by SayNoMore! boasts over 600 clients.

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Sopris CrossFit recently opened its doors on Dolores Way in the white building between NAPA and Fold restaurant. Sopris CrossFit coaches everyone from ﬁrst-timers to seasoned athletes. More than 65 people attended an opening workout on July 6 that included a lunch catered by Mi Casita. From left to right are owners Jon Lipp, Mike Conklin and Chris Butler, and signiﬁcant others Jennifer Tilley, Natasha Lucero and Carly Stillman. For more information, go to Sopris CrossFit’s Facebook page. Courtesy photo.

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Academy of Music and Performance continues to build Founded in 2012 By Marc Bruell Special to The Sopris Sun As 11 teenagers took the stage at PAC3 last weekend — rocking out to “Rock and Roll” by the Velvet Underground, harmonizing on folksy ballads, singing delicate acappellas and screaming out rock/punk lyrics — you never would have guessed these same kids arrived at the PAC3 just six days earlier, shy and nervous, unsure about their upcoming week at the Academy of Music and Performance (AMP). The students spent their week at AMP learning about all that it takes to put on a concert. They developed their vocal and instrument techniques, worked on synchronizing their individual musical roles with one another, and learned a lot about digging deep and pulling more out of themselves than they believed possible. By the end of the week most of the students were still nervous about performing and wishing they had more time to polish their pieces. However, as they stood in front of the lights and microphones their excitement took center stage and they put on a fabulous concert performing covers of some of their favorite songs as well as their original compositions.

Unique approach The idea of creating a comprehensive music camp in Carbondale for young adults ﬁrst emerged in the spring of 2012, as Mark Taylor began having conversations with music teachers Shanti Gruber, Chris Harrison and myself about setting up a music school where students learned all about the music business. Though there were already several music camps in the valley where students could work on singing or honing their chops on instruments, this school would be unique in that it would cover multiple aspects of musical performance and production, including learning to set up sound systems, running the lights and promoting a show. Thus began the Academy of Music and Performance. Last summer, the camp ran as the PAC3 Music Academy and held three one-week sessions from June through August. The success of those three weeks inspired the directors to start working toward expanding its offerings and sharpening its vision for the future. This year, with the help of Rainy Day Design, the

Justice Bouchet (above) performed “Bird of Summer” by A Fine Frenzy, followed by Elijah Hale (right) and his band doing “The Angry Song.” Others taking part in AMP workshops and performing on July 13 were Travis Provost, Megan Webber, Zamira Mullally, Naomi Pulver, Olin Morrison, Evan Piccolo, Nolen Johnson, Madilyn Kuhl and Zach Hunt. Photos by Lynn Burton group re-branded itself as AMP — the Academy of Music and Performance. AMP strives to create a space in which young people can experiment with music in a safe and creative environment. The instructors encourage all student contributions and strive to quell the hypercritical attitude that can sometimes emerge during the teen years, so that creativity ﬂows freely. The instructors continuously dance that ﬁne line between providing the students with the guidance and tools they need to express themselves through the craft of music and allowing them the freedom to make musical and lyrical choices that are meaningful to them. The experience of writing original songs presents students with the chance to open up, step out of their comfort zone, learn to trust themselves, and to collaborate with their peers to create something bigger than they could do on their own. Several of the students’ parents have noted that their kids were much more motivated and disciplined in their practicing at home

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during the week they spent at AMP — even after spending 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the music camp. For many students, working collaboratively with their peers and preparing for a public performance inspired them in a way that practicing at home does not.

Saturday’s concert AMP instructors allow students to take the lead, responding to the needs and interests of the particular students involved in each session. The list of original songs written by the students in last week’s camp provides a view into the range of possibility at AMP — from“The Awkward Song,”an indie-ﬂavored tune about struggling to write a song with an assigned group of very quiet fellow students; to“The Angry Song,”a heavy rock/punk tune about desires for independence and autonomy; to “Carry On,” a folk ballad reﬂecting on the imagined experience of a teenager fed up with problems at home and daring to strike out on his own. The Academy of Music and Performance

hopes for the future include expanded offerings for both high school and middle school students: after-school programming, private and group lessons, and youth performances throughout the community. A little farther out, it’s fun to imagine taking the Academy on the road, connecting with musicians and venues in other towns, and helping to spread the love and sharing of music beyond the Roaring Fork Valley. As Mark Taylor put it at the opening of last Saturday’s performance, “Our directors have some lofty goals.” You can come see some of this year’s AMP students perform at the grand opening of the new Carbondale Branch Library at 2:30 p.m. on July 20, and at the Mountain Fair in the Jam Tent and on the Oasis Stage. For more information on the Academy of Music and Performance visit www.amp-carbondale.com. Marc Bruell is director/instructor for the Academy of Music and Performance.

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Ken Smullen (left) and Donna Fell (right) received big hand for turning out at the Uniﬁed for Thompson Divide barbecue at Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs on July 13. Actually, anyone who wanted to wave a gigantic hand was free to do so after organizers brought in a big stack of them. The rally against gas drilling on Thompson Divide attracted several hundred folks who chowed down on Crystal River Meats burgers, listened to speakers and enjoyed tunes from the Deﬁance String Band and All the Pretty Horses. Photo by Lynn Burton

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Flower power blossoms in downtown Basalt; expands to C’dale By S. Michael Jundt With a diverse resume in the corporate world, Susan Burr, owner of Susan’s Flowers & Gifts, has not always been surrounded with the serenity she finds in her current profession. Originally from St. Louis, Susan graduated from Tulsa University with a degree in graphic design. “Over the past 30 years my design skills,” says Susan, “were used in both the oil and electric industries. I also drew schematics for the aviation world and created package designs for specialty foods.”

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Susan won national awards for her logo and package designs. Two of her outdoor murals in El Paso, commemorating the town’s 400-year anniversary, are on the Historic Walking Tour.“The murals,” says Susan,“are six stories high and were painted by my all women crew.” Through her various career endeavors Susan has lived in Oklahoma, New Mexico and in about every large city in Texas, which is where she met her husband, Buddy. Buddy is the reason Susan lives here. “Early on he told me about this great place to ski and where he would one day like to live, which was Snowmass. On our first trip to Snowmass, I fell in love with the area and told him, ‘You can go back to Texas, sell the house and move everything up here!’ It only took us two years to do just that.” Buddy has been a ski pro at Aspen Highlands for 17 years. “He’s living his dream too,” says Susan. “When we made the move here, I first took a job at a hotel that worked out well for a while. Then, I saw an ad for a “floral designer” at a shop in Basalt. I thought, ‘I’m creative, I can do that, it’s just a different combination of elements.’ I was hired and received on the job training from the designer I was replacing and embraced this new creative outlet with gusto.” Susan’s Flowers & Gifts was born a few years later in that very shop. Even after 14 years Susan continues to at-

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CRES principal jobs more effectively â&#x20AC;&#x201D; making their jobs easier and creating more learning for kids,â&#x20AC;? Cremeans said. Cremeans is also excited to be part of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming visioning process, working collaboratively to create â&#x20AC;&#x153;a whole new and improved district.â&#x20AC;?

Goals for CRES Cremeans said her main goals for the first three months at CRES are â&#x20AC;&#x153;to establish relationships, learn policies and procedures and observe.â&#x20AC;? She is eager to establish a reputation with teachers, parents and students as being approachable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can juggle all kinds of stuff,â&#x20AC;? Cremeans said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but people come first.â&#x20AC;? She wants parents to feel like they can always approach her with concerns. Even if parents come to her angry about something, Cremeans said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I completely value their perspective and input and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look to collectively solve the problem with them.â&#x20AC;? As a parent herself, Cremeans explained, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to send your child off to an institution and then wish for the best.â&#x20AC;? One of Cremeans longer-term goals is to ensure that every child is growing academically â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the struggling learners as well as the advanced learners. Cremeans emphasized that every child deserves to be challenged and supported so they can grow to their full potential. She also hopes to close all achievement

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gaps.â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to send any child to middle school unprepared,â&#x20AC;? she told The Sun. Cremeans aims to create a shared leadership model at CRES. She said she has worked with administrators who wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t listen to her ideas and knows how frustrating that can be. In contrast, she plans to be very open to teacher input. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m principal doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean I know everything,â&#x20AC;? she said. At this point that goal is a struggle for her because teachers are off on summer break, yet she needs to be making decisions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to come in and change things and stress people out,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;yet there are certain areas like scheduling that we have an opportunity to change before school starts.â&#x20AC;? Cremeans wants the name CRES to be revered in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want people to know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in that school and be proud that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their local school.â&#x20AC;? Another central goal for Cremeans is to function as an advocate for teachers. So many administrators â&#x20AC;&#x153;just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get itâ&#x20AC;? when it comes to understanding what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to work in the classroom these days, Cremeans said. In contrast, Cremeans said she will â&#x20AC;&#x153;always be a teacher first before anything bureaucratic.â&#x20AC;? In the last five years, Cremeans explained, there is much more documentation and record-keeping being required of teachers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People go into education because they love kids and they love teaching,â&#x20AC;?she said, and re-

cent statewide and nationwide expectations areâ&#x20AC;&#x153;ruining the joy of teaching for many people.â&#x20AC;? Cremeansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goal is to uphold those requirements, yet keep teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; workload in mind and create time in teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; schedules for them to work on the things that teachers know matter most to their effectiveness. As instructional leader in the school, Cremeans said she plans to provide specific structures and strategies to support teachers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never gave my students busywork,â&#x20AC;? Cremeans said,â&#x20AC;&#x153;and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t intend to give adults busywork either.â&#x20AC;? She hopes to share in the joy of learning with the teachers and students as well. When some breakthrough is happening in a classroom, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want teachers to call the office and say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Heather needs to see this!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Experience Cremeans has worked in the Eagle County School District for the past 14 years. She has held a variety of positions, including classroom teacher (for third, fourth and fifth grade), music teacher and teacher for the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gifted and Talented program. Most recently she has worked as Instructional Coach â&#x20AC;&#x201D; she facilitated teacher trainings, helped teachers analyze test scores, acted as the general â&#x20AC;&#x153;go toâ&#x20AC;? person for teachers and conducted teacher evaluations. During her years as a teacher, Cremeans believed in classroom collaboration and

democracy.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of my best teaching experiences came from the ideas of students,â&#x20AC;? she said. For example, after doing a lesson on plate tectonics her students wanted to learn more about the tsunami in Japan. Then her students decided to organize a fundraiser for children and animals in Japan, including using a PowerPoint presentation to teach other students about plate tectonics. Another important part of her experience as a teacher was to create a classroom that felt like a family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When a new kid came into my classroom,â&#x20AC;?Cremeans said,â&#x20AC;&#x153;the other students would welcome that student into the family.â&#x20AC;? As a teacher, Cremeans also emphasized the importance of developing kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; confidence, self-reliance, work ethic, perseverance and willingness to take initiative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those skills are critical to every childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future.â&#x20AC;? Cremeans has two daughters, Natalie and Olivia, ages 13 and 9. Her girls will continue to attend school in Gypsum this coming year. Her husband Larry Cremeans works in construction in Eagle, Summit and Garfield counties. Anyone who would like to meet and chat with Cremeans can find her at Mountain Fair this year. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be at the CCAH/CRES Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Art Booth on Friday from noon to 4 p.m., on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. She will also do a shift at the CRES Cantina from 3:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday.

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TOWN OF CARBONDALE 2013 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report For Calendar Year 2012 Public Water System ID # CO0123167 Detected Contaminants

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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.

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0.042 0.064

ppm

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

Level Found Highest single measurement:

TT Requirement

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

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

Typical Source

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

100%

Terms and Abbreviations

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.

Range

Maximum 0.30 NTU for any single measurement

Date:

Highest single measurement:

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

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

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

Highest Value .041

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

8/24/12

5.7

1.7 – 6.5

ppb

80.000

N/A

By-product of drinking water chlorination

9/06/12

1.7

1.3 – 6.5

ppb

60.000

N/A

By-product of drinking water disinfection

Average Removal Ratio RAA All TOC tests were below reporting limit

Lead and Copper COPPER

Collection Date N/A

LEAD

N/A

Range of Removal Ratio RAA

Required Removal Ratio RAA

Typical Source

0.15-0.32

1.0 or greater

Naturally present in the environment

90TH Percentile Will sample and Test again in 2014 Will sample and Test again in 2014

Unit ppm

1.3

ppb

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

Radionuclide’s Standard Method SM 7110 B SM 7500Ra B

Lab MDL

Regulatory MDL

Date Analyzed

1.6 pCi/L

3 pCi/L

11/15/2012

0.1 pCi/L

1 pCi/L

11/12/2012

EPA Ra-05

0.6 pCi/L

1 pCi/L

11/15/2012

ASTM D2907-97

0.7 pCi/L

1 ug/L

11/12/2013

Parameter

Result

Units

MCL

Gross Alpha (4082)

1.8+2.2

pCi/L

Radium 226 (4820)

0.2+0.2

pCi/L

Radium 228 (4030)

0.0+0.6

pCi/L

15 pCi/L Ra-226+228=5 pCi/L Ra-226+228= 5 pCi/L

Uranium (4006)

2.7

pCi/L

30 ug/L

pCi/L

Trigger level = 50 pCi/L

SM 7110 B

Mg/L

SMCL* = 500 mg/L

EPA 160.3

Screening Gross Beta (4190) Total Solids (1939)

388

Secondary Contaminants/ Other Monitoring SODIUM

Collection Date 8/29/2012

Highest Value 4.6

pCi/L 10 mg/L

4 pCi/L N/A

Range 1.7 - 17

11/07/2012

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) 426-4791. There are no additional required health effects notices. Violations Violation Type: Monitoring

Category: Monitoring and Reporting

Analyte

Compliance Period: 01/01/2012 to 12/31/2012

Information About the Above Violation(s) Published July 18, 2013 in The Sopris Sun.

01/01/2012- 12/31/2012 We were notified by CDPHE that we had failed to sample for Nitrates at the Crystal Well Plant in 2012.. We sampled the first week in January for Nitrates. The results came back fine with very low Nitrates. This also fulfilled our requirement to sample for nitrates in 2013 at Crystal Well Plant.