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Volume 8, Number 24 | July 21, 2016
“Anything is Possible”
Weshley Shelmire (right) led Jay Walker Lodge’s “Anything is Possible” 5K race from start to finish on Saturday. The lodge’s inaugural race attracted 52 runners from around the state. The Aspen Strong Foundation supported the race, while YouthEntity set up for Lemonade Day. For more race photos, please turn to page 5. Photo by Lynn Burton
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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.
BYOC at Mt. Fair, or buy one there By Amy Kimberly “Reuse” is a key factor in our fight for environmental health. We have become such a disposable civilization, and that could be our downfall if we don’t make some changes in our behavior. Luckily, there is a strong movement to put the “re” back in use. I see it especially at festivals, where promoters are making environmental choices. I have been to several this summer — Palisade Bluegrass and Roots, Telluride Bluegrass and the Ride Festival — and all three have made the switch to educating and investing in “reuse.” Palisade and Telluride sell cups and offer $1 off for refills when you bring a cup. The Ride Fest actually gave you a cup with your ticket and every vendor charged $1 more for those who did not have cups. I asked Janice Zink, operations manager for the Ride Fest, why they did this. She said, “We all have to do our part environmentally, but it also made sense because we would not have a field of corn cups to clean up at the end of the night and that means less waste to haul out.” I can relate to that because most of what
we pick up at the end of the night at Mountain Fair — besides forgotten shoes — are corn cups. Sure we compost them, but the energy that goes to creating them, just to dispose of them, takes its toll on our earth. Carbondale Mountain Fair is taking a big step towards the road to “reuse.” The Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities (aka Carbondale Arts), with help from The Town of Carbondale’s “bag fund,” is investing in reusable cups and we hope our greater community will make the commitment to this future. What this means is, very simply, bring your cup to the fair, or buy one when there. The fair will have $8 Kleen Kanteen cups for sale. We’d love to give them away but Mountain Fair is free to get into and we are a nonprofit that uses proceeds from the fair for important community programs throughout the year. So, a cup investment is a small price to pay. In fact, the Kleen Kanteen cups, with the Mountain Fair artwork, could be the millennial Mountain Fair T-shirt collector’s item. Ultimately, our reason for doing this is to get rid of corn
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cups all together. However, because we see this as a transition year, we will still have corn cups available, as will the vendors, for those that don’t want to bring or buy a cup. The red cups for mixed drinks will still be available. The washable cups do require a cadre of volunteers to continually collect and wash but it is worth the extra work for a healthier world. The Kleen Kanteen cups will be $8. The $4 leftover on each cup helps offset costs of charging a dollar less on drinks for reuse. The rest will be reinvested back into our commitment to keep Carbondale events environmentally friendly. I have 5Point Film and Palisade cups in my kitchen that I use daily. I hope all of you take the option to bring, or buy, a cup at Mountain Fair (and while you’re at it, bring a plate and utensils). More importantly, please use your cup all weekend long. Together we can make this shift, and help heal our mother Earth! Amy Kimberly is executive director of the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities, which produces Carbondale Mountain Fair.
Millennials poised to step up, seize opportunity By Emily Mata Millennials. The selfie generation. Teenagers. In spite of our many labels, the bond between a generation of people is often vague and hard to define. Who are we, and what mark will we leave on the future? Our legacy will include far more than our uncanny ability to take flattering pictures of ourselves with a cell phone. The current youth of America are equipped with a unique set of skills that come from being born at a critical point in history. We need only to realize our unfathomable potential. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper agrees: “You are going out into life at the greatest time that a generation could come of age,” he said at a recent Aspen Ideas Festival youth event. Other speakers that day echoed his sentiment — the young people of America have the ability to be more aware, more connected and more vocal than ever before. The course of the future will depend on our responses to these opportunities. Each year, the Aspen Ideas Festival hosts an incredible assortment of bold thinkers and doers from all over the world. This time around, the festival included the Young Adult Forum, which attracted young audience members (ages 14-18) from a diverse range of ethnicities and backgrounds. The speakers ranged from poet to politician, each offering a unique perspective on modern issues and their relationship to the youth of America. Brexit, immigration, forced marriages in the Middle East: these are just a sample of the broad topics discussed. The energy of the room shifted depending on the words that filled the air. A rap song pleading for social justice created a swell of emotion while a discussion regarding Supreme Court proceedings prompted quiet consid-
eration. As we absorbed the thoughts of successful and passionate professionals, I pictured the students in the room like rubber bands, stretched to the fullest extent of their elasticity, prepared to catapult into an unpredictable future.
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Chaotic The world has always been chaotic. But now that news is available at our fingertips, we have the ability to monitor humanity’s disarray. Tragedy and devastation fill the headlines, and the view through the screen becomes disheartening. Yet this perspective is a vital tool in strengthening our world. An awareness of the events that drastically shape the daily lives of others is an important part of becoming a modern citizen — someone who cares deeply for the well being of a community that extends far beyond himself. Jose Antonio Vargas — a journalist, media publisher and undocumented immigrant who spoke at the forum — told the students: “When you’re a citizen, you show up, and not just for yourself.” This statement was met with loud applause. It’s a message that resonates with a group of people who have grown up thinking about immigration, LGBT rights and gender equality. American youth have had the opportunity to observe, and come to the conclusion that our society can no longer thrive in the midst of discrimination. Instead, it is time to take steps towards justice. The problems are numerous and complex, but we must solve them. The solution begins with realizing that ours is still an unbalanced society that presents systemic disadvantages to people based on race and socioeconomic status, among other factors. Yet we are lucky enough to live in a time and place where we
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are free to discuss injustices and speak out against them. “I hope you realize how privileged you are to be alive at the time that you are alive,” said Vargas. Our generation’s unique perspective and position in history provide us with a cultural context much different than the one experienced by those who have come before us. Vargas also spoke on the importance of voting, urging those who have the privilege to vote to take advantage of it. Many speakers at the forum, including Neal Katyal (a former acting solicitor general of the United States) and Kristen Soltis Anderson (public opinion researcher and political columnist) stressed voting as a vital means of contributing to our society. There are many additional ways to take action: volunteer for an organization that aligns with your views and goals; write to your senator and other elected officials; express your concerns and hopes verbally, orally and artistically. Keep your ideals at the forefront of your mind, and promote progress through your behavior. I am hopeful that my generation will continue to expand the conversation on inclusivity — that instead of apathy, we will feel empathy and urgency regarding the struggles our world faces. I am hopeful that we will continue to demand what is right, for as long as we do not accept injustice, there is potential to grow and flourish. Our generation will be the ones who turn that potential into action. Emily Mata is a Sopris Sun summer intern, and graduated from Roaring Fork High School in May.
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C’dale-based Mindfulness teacher publishes first book Pre-release party July 25
Happiness
The first section of the book is a general discussion of happiness — how we tend to look for it in all the wrong places and suffer as a result, and how dedication to mindfulness practice can help anyone achieve what Bruna refers to as Carbondale resident and former Tibetan Buddhist “genuine happiness.” Quoting from page 9 of the book: “If monk, John Bruna, is about to head out on a national we are looking for happiness in our lives, it is important to understand the difference between stimbook tour for his first book, “The Wisulus-driven pleasure and true happiness. dom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence Confusion related to these two concepts of Mindfulness” (Central Recovery is at the core of many of our mental and Press), but not before he celebrates the emotional problems.” Earlier, Bruna book’s Aug. 1 launch with a pre-release writes, “… our genuine happiness comes party on July 25 in the Calaway Room from doing things we feel good about, at the Third Street Center. The event not from doing things that make us feel starts at 6:30 p.m. with a talk by Bruna, good.” The four key areas of mindfulness followed by a book signing and chance according to Bruna are attention, wisto visit with the author. (Special arrangedom, values and an open heart. The ments were made with the publisher to book expands on what each of those have books available for purchase here areas encompasses and offers a variety of in advance of the official publication practical activities and exercises for indate). Light refreshments will be served, John Bruna corporating them into daily life. and everyone is welcome. Bruna moved to Carbondale from “The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness” was written to offer read- Durango three years ago after meeting long-time Carboners an accessible, practical distillation of the spiritual dale resident, Laura Bartels, whom many locals will know teachings and life experiences that inspired and sup- from her decades of work in the green building field. Bruna ported Bruna on his own path of recovery from drug ad- and Bartels were married in August of 2014. About the diction and homelessness, then to become a Buddhist move, Bruna says, “I could not ask for a better place than monk, return to the life of a layperson, and subsequently Carbondale to call home myself and to establish the home co-found the Mindful Life Program, which has an inter- base for the Mindful Life Program. I am deeply touched by national reach out of its home in Carbondale’s Third the compassionate spirit of this amazing community and am Street Center. Although mindfulness practice has its honored to be a part of it.” Bartels, herself a certified Mindroots in Tibetan Buddhism, and Bruna is careful to fulness teacher for the Mindful Life Program, serves as its honor those roots, the approach and practices found in Executive Director and has been instrumental in extending the book and through the Mindful Life Program are de- its reach online through a service known as the Mindful Life signed for followers of all spiritual traditions or those Community. She sees her current work as a natural evoluwho are not inclined toward any spiritual path, accord- tion of her commitment to sustainable building practices. ing to information on the book’s website (www.amean- Says Bartels, “I’ve made a shift that I call a move from outer ingfullife.us). In the book itself, Bruna writes, “My goal sustainability to inner sustainability, with the recognition in writing this book is to share with you the wisdom of that inner resiliency comes first and foremost to anything my teachers and present a method of living mindfully else we do. I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve oththat includes its full potential in a way that is practical, ers in a way that’s truly foundational to making the world a better place, starting with ourselves.” accessible and universal.” By Barbara Dills Sopris Sun Correspondent
John Bruna shares stories of his life as a drug addict in recovery, and more, in his first book “The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life.” The book includes introductory meditations filled with daily activities to help the reader explore mindfulness in his or her life.
Book tour Other than the July 25 event in Carbondale, Bruna’s national book tour begins officially the first week of August with several appearances in the Bay Area, including at the offices of Google and Facebook, where he will focus on the theme of “Cultivating Genuine Happiness.” Bruna will also talk about “The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness” at Explore Booksellers in Aspen at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 23.
Stein submits rezoning proposal for Colorado Avenue property By John Colson Sopris Sun Staff Writer Ron Stein, an endocrinologist living in California, is hoping to develop a three-quarter-acre parcel of land that abuts Highway 133 — between Colorado Avenue and Main Street — as a mixed-use project with rental apartments and commercial businesses. To do that, he has applied to the town to rezone the parcel from its current PC (planned commercial) to MU (mixed use), in part because the new mixed-use zone in the Unified Development Code (UDC) allows for a blend of residential and commercial uses. Stein, reached at his office in Burbank, Calif., said on Tuesday the conceptual site plan submitted to the town was designed by architect Raul Gawrys of Basalt. The application documents refer to the proposal as an example of “an in-fill project which is strongly encouraged by the Comprehensive Plan.” Town planning director Janet Buck, after confirming that the application has been accepted and is being scheduled for review, noted that the PCC zone was rendered “obsolete” by adoption of the UDC, and that new development proposals are being encouraged to seek rezoning from the PC category to the mixed-use zone. Buck, in an e-mail to The Sopris Sun, said the UDC permits buildings up to 35-feet in height, and that the town’s comprehensive plan identifies the Stein parcel as being in the New Urban category of uses, as pointed out
by Stein’s applications. The PC zone does not permit residential development as a land use. Stein told The Sopris Sun he has no plans to ask the town to vacate the stretch of Colorado Avenue that separates the proposed development site from the existing Sopris Shopping Center and a complex of storage
“I love it there [in Carbondale]” – Rob Stein units just east of the shopping center, both of which Stein also owns. That shopping center has been home to a number of businesses that have come and gone over the years, including the old Circle Super chain grocery store that became City Market; a Yellow Front store, numerous restaurants, the town’s only printing and stationary shop, the Sounds Easy video store, and others. Current businesses include Ragged Mtn. Sports, Ming’s restaurant, LuLu’s Thrift Shop, Koketa Fashion, Doggone Clean, El Horizonte restaurant and Sopris Crossfit. Stein tried once to have the street vacated, in order to facilitate a development plan that would have involved use of the street right-of-way, but the idea was rejected by the town. The new development plan calls for construction of
four buildings, two of which would be for commercial uses, and two of which would contain a total of 18 onebedroom and two-bedroom apartments, according to diagrams contained within the application. The commercial buildings would be adjacent to, and face the highway. One is to be a single story tall, and the other is to be two stories. The apartment buildings, which would be three stories tall, would be in the interior of the property and accessed by a driveway off Colorado Avenue. Parking would be along Colorado Avenue and in two carports divided by the driveway. The carports would be situated along the eastern side of the property. In addition, a pocket park would be created at the northeast corner of the Highway 133/Main Street intersection, adjacent to the existing highway roundabout. According to town staff, the rezoning application might be subject to a public hearing before the planning and zoning commission in August, and a second hearing before the board of trustees in September. Stein said “there is not a lot of demand for commercial space” in Carbondale right now, but that there is considerable demand for rental housing, circumstances which led directly to his ideas for the proposed development. While the apartments would start out as rentals, Stein said, it is possible they might be converted to condominiums available for sale at a later date. STEIN page 13
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Town “boulderizesâ€? Sopris cottonwood Sopris Sun Staff Report Town employees last week placed boulders at the base of a large cottonwood tree at the corner of 7th Street and Euclid Avenue, next to the Benjamin H. Reed memorial gazebo in Sopris Park, to prevent people from parking their vehicles on the ground covering the roots of the tree, according to Town Manager Jay Harrington’s July 15 memo to trustees and other recipients. Also planned is a project to wrap cables around the tree’s twin stems, to prevent further splitting of the stems and preserve the health of the tree as long as possible, according to town ofďŹ cials. In addition, town workers have begun preparations for a new sidewalk along Weant Boulevard and repaired a railing around the Carbondale Ditch diversion next to the bathrooms at the Historical Society ofďŹ ce. The engineering consultants SGM have released a preliminary plan for a project along 3rd Street, which is to be shared with stakeholders and other interested parties to gather public input about the plans. The town’s irrigation crew has been working on an old irrigation pump along Highway 133, and is replacing worn valves on the Hendrick open space irrigation system, which originally were installed some 25 years ago, the memo reported. Parks department employees have been trimming chokecherry bushes growing along sidewalks, so that pedestrians can walk under them rather than around them, and continues to perform weeding and other maintenance tasks on landscaped areas around town. Registration deadlines are approaching for several summer programs, including the All Star Sports Camps, the Volleyball Skills Camp, the Garden Boot Camp, Friday ďŹ eld trips and session three of the tennis and skateboarding lessons at the
North Face Bike Park property, the memo reported. Session four of the Red Cross swimming lessons at the John M. Fleet pool are to begin on July 25, according to the memo, with space still available for kids aged six years and older. A child/youth “mini-triathlonâ€? has been scheduled for Friday, July 22 at 10 a.m., according to the memo. Usage data for the pool indicated there were 3,236 users between May 28 and July 15, an increase of 263 users from the numbers collected for the same time period in 2015. For the week of July 9-15, the memo reported, 482 users were counted, compared to 307 users during the same week last year. At Gateway RV Park, the number of available slots has risen due to the addition of an overow site. Booking for the week of July 9-15 came to 114, for an occupancy rate of 81 percent, and the bookings for the week of July 16-23 stood at 43 sites as of July 15. According to the memo, the RV Park usage broke down to reect 71 percent of the sites for tent camping (individual sites), and 14 percent for group sites. Usage was at 80 percent for RV sites with water and electricity only (restricted to 25-foot campers); 85 percent for RV sites with full hookup (40-45-foot trailers); and 97 percent for RV full-hookup sites for campers measuring 34 feet at most. Interviews, background checks and testing continues for two open police ofďŹ cer positions (a conditional job offer was made to applicant Josh Sanders) and for an administrative assistant position in Town Hall. A conditional offer has been made to applicant Aline Mullett, who accepted, and depending on a background check the town expects her to start work before Mountain Fair begins on July 29.
From July 7-14, Carbondale ofďŹ cers handled 236 calls for service. During that period, ofďŹ cers investigated the following cases of note: FRIDAY, July 8: At 9:57 p.m. Carbondale ofďŹ cers were sent to a reported disturbance at a home on Colorado Avenue. Upon arrival, the police determined that the woman involved allegedly was trespassing, and she was arrested on charges of second-degree trespassing and obstruction of government operations, both misdemeanors. SATURDAY, July 9: At 7:55 a.m. police were called to Latigo Loop regarding barking dogs. One of the ofďŹ cers had dealt with the same dogs previously, and did so again. SUNDAY, July 10: At 2:39 a.m. an ofďŹ cer stopped a vehicle at Highways 82 and 133 for not staying in a single lane and for not using a turn signal. After investigating, the driver was arrested and charged with driving under the inuence of alcohol or drugs and other charges. MONDAY, July 11: At 8:37 p.m. police were told of a man cursing at people and causing a disturbance on Main Street. When contacted, the man allegedly walked into trafďŹ c and then resisted arrest and assaulted the ofďŹ cers involved, who then removed him from the middle of the intersection at North 7th and Main streets and arrested him. WEDNESDAY: July 13: At 1:03 p.m. and again at 5:21 p.m., police covered minor accidents along Main Street, one at about 684 Main and the second at 351 Main St.
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Jaywalkers run Photos and text by Lynn Burton
Jaywalker Lodge treatment center could not have asked for a better morning to stage its inaugural “Everything is Possible” 5K run on July 16. Skies were blue and temperatures were in the low 60s when runners set out from Jaywalker’s main house at 811 Main Ct. The 52-runner field included Jaywalker clients, alumni, friends and rel-
atives, serious runners, at least one pregnant woman, and a woman pushing a sports-stroller with kid inside and a chocolate Lab in tow. The race-course headed east from 811 Main Court, the north to the Rio Grande Trail, south on Snowmass Drive, up White Hill (aka “Heart Break Hill”) to the church, then back to Sopris Avenue
and Highway 133. Jaywalker Lodge is a community of recovering people – staff, volunteers and clients -- who are all rooted in the 12 Steps, according to its website (jaywalkerlodge.com). The term Jaywalker comes from page 37 of the book “Alcoholics Anonymous,” in a story known as the “Jaywalker Parable.”
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mountain lion attacked a child in his backyard in Woody Creek. For more information on the trail, go to rfta.com.
No, he hasn’t signed on to be a WalMart spokesman. And technically, he hasn’t yet sold out. But you can bet the laconic NPR superstar humorist and storyteller will sell out the Wheeler Opera House when he rolls into Aspen on Nov. 5. His books of essays and fables include “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls,” “When You’re Engulfed in Flames” and “Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary.” Tickets are $65 and go on sale at aspenshowtix.com on Aug. 8.
This just in CCAH said it received more than 30 proposals for its 2017 R2 Gallery schedule and can only accommodate 12. A letter that went out to applicants said “CCAH strives to showcase a balance of exhibitions that reflect the various aspects of the Roaring Fork community and beyond: a mix of emerging and established artists, solo and group shows, opportunities for educational experiences, and new ideas and techniques perhaps not previously seen in our gallery.” In other words, better luck next year. Stay tuned for the actual 2017 lineup.
Alpine welcomes vet intern Kelly Stalpes is Alpine Animal Hospital’s new large and small animal intern. She hails from Minnesota, attended the University of Minnesota where she ran track, and also rode at a hunter/jumper barn for six years.
Want to be a P&Zer? The deadline to apply for an open seat on the Carbondale P&Z is July 27. For details, call Janet Buck at 510-1208. For an application, drop by town hall or go to carbondalegov.org.
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What? You’re never heard of the Blinding Limes girl’s softball team? Well, you have now, after they won the 8-10 year-old Youth Valley League tournament at North Face Park last weekend. The Blinding Limes were part of the Carbondale Recreation Department’s summer program. Top row, left to right: Coach Kari Tardif, Maddie Applegate, Carley Crownhart, Tess Goscha, Nora Lindgren, and Lowry Camp. Bottom row, left to right: Nina Leslie, Ella Gunning, Addison Rose, Nina Villafranco, Kyra Reeds, Nikki Tardif and Erica Crownhart. (Coach Jayme Goscha is not pictured). Courtesy photo
Rio Grande Trail re-opens The Rio Grande Trail between the Catherine Store Bridge east of Carbondale and Rock Bottom Ranch in El Jebel reopened as of July 20, according to a RFTA press release. Colorado Parks & Wildlife
(CPW) personnel have been monitoring the area since late June, when a pair of mountain lion kittens were seen along the trail, and they determined the kittens’ mother was still in the area. RFTA, which
manages the trail, closed it in late June upon recommendation of CPW. RFTA said CPW has not seen any mountain lion activity since July 13. The Rio Grande Trail closure came a short time after a
From the stolen material department: Why did the rubber chicken cross the road? He wanted to stretch his legs. Why did the dinosaur cross the road? Chickens had not yet evolved.
They say it’s your birthday Folks celebrating their birthday this week include: Ernie Kollarm Wexler and Colleen Weinfurter (July 21); Jessica Kollar (July 22); Jeff Wadley, Shelle DeBeque, Ruth Frey and Mary Boucher (July 23); Mark Von Hagke (July 24); and Jim Tippett, Frank Norwood, Adrienne Ackerman and Ruby Honan (July 25).
Carbondale Recreation Center’s Summer Skills Camps at the Hurst Theatre
All Star Sports Camp Explore a plethora of different sports with our All-Star Sports Camp! Each day we will learn and play a variety of different sports: Soccer, Dodgeball, Volleyball, Basketball, Floor Hockey, Kickball, Capture the Flag, Pickleball, and many more! Ages: 7-10 years Dates: July 25-28 Cost: $80
Day: Monday-Thursday Time: 1:00-3:00pm Location: CRCC
Volleyball Skills Camp Bump, Set, Spike! This four-day camp will cover all the basics of volleyball—indoor and out! Using both an outdoor sand volleyball court, and an indoor volleyball court, we will cover passing, serving, setting, and hitting.
June 24-Aug. 20
Ages: 7-10 years Dates: August 1-4 Cost: $80
Day: Monday-Thursday Time: 1:00-3:00pm Location: CRCC
Basketball Skills Camp Brush up on your basketball skills before our youth league rolls around again. We will practice on our indoor basketball court at the Rec Center, and the outdoor court at Miners’ Park. Practice passing, shooting, and dribbling. Participate in fun drills and skills activities, and play in real games. Ages: 7-10 years Dates: August 8-11 Cost: $80
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Carbondale Mountain Fair closing in fast July 29-31 Sopris Sun Staff Report The 45th Carbondale Mountain Fair, taking place July 29-31 at Sopris Park, is just around the corner. The fair began in 1972 with 20 booths showcasing local artists and artisans. Today, the Carbondale Mountain Fair draws over 145 vendors who bring their unique and diverse homemade wares to town each summer. This year’s Mountain Fair is dedicated to the late Ro Mead, a long-time CCAH member, former director, and well-known potter. In addition to vendors, Mountain Fair features nearly non-stop entertainment, with live music on the gazebo stage, various forms of performing arts, and the family-oriented Oasis that provides creative experiences for children. There’s also great food, friendly competitions that run the gamut from pie baking to wood splitting, and an amazing spirit. “That spirit is best evidenced by the over 300 volunteers who come together to run the fair,” said Mountain
The Tennessee-based Black Lillies (sic) hit Mountain Fair on a roll, after appearing on NPR’s “Morning Edition” earlier in the year, where they discussed their critically acclaimed new CD “Hard to Please.” Rolling Stone Country magazine calls the CD’s title track, “ … a funky barn burner shot through with blasts of brass and blues guitar.” The Black Lillies are on a Colorado and Wyoming tour that includes stops at the Oriental Theatre in Denver, and the Sheridan Opera House in Telluride. The band closes out Mountain Fair on July 31. Courtesy photo Fair spokeswoman Deborah Colley. “Throughout the weekend, over 20,000 people pass through from across the state and all over the country.” The 45th annual Carbondale Mountain Fair is shaping up much like the previous 44. This year’s theme, CommUNITY, highlights what this 45-year- old tradition is all about — bringing our diverse community together. The Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities, and its Mountain Fair team, continue on with community favorite traditions like the wood splitting and pie baking contests, maintaining an advertising-free environment, striving for a zero-waste fair, and hosting vendors whose work is handcrafted and handmade. At the same time, Mountain Fair continues to weave in new elements from our growing diversity of community members. “Keep your eyes peeled for poets in the park as our growing resident poets will be in action around the fair,” Colley said. In the past year, CCAH’s Launchpad has nurtured an aerial-enthusiast crowd, which will be performing to the left of the gazebo stage under the instruction of Sopris Soarers. Laurie Loeb returns to lead the Mountain Fair drum circle on July 29. For more on the 45th annual Carbondale Mountain Fair, see the official program in next week’s Sopris Sun. Photo by Jane Bachrach
The music A tradition that is not to missed are the world-class music acts that Mountain Fair brings to the gazebo
stage. The Western Slope’s own six-piece marimba band, Zononoka, will bring the upbeat dance friendly tunes from Africa and beyond. Roaring Fork Valley duo Pearl and Wood will bring their “old grassy” sounds to Sopris Park. Of special note is the ensemble Jarabe Mexicano. With a deep commitment to honoring the past while embracing the future, Jarabe Mexicano’s bilingual renditions of classic rancheras, huapangos, sones and boleros fill their listeners with romantic nostalgia, while their spirited arrangements of cumbia, reggae, and rock hits bring people from all backgrounds to their feet. Jarabe Mexicano will also hold a free youth workshop in the Oasis on Sunday morning. The entertainment at the fair concludes with the Knoxville sensation Black Lillies, who have won wide acclaim for its country tinged, western hinged Americana music. They have played the Grand Ol’ Opry, Bonaroo Music Festival, Pickathon, and the Pagosa Folk & Bluegrass Festival. “Keep your eye on this band. They will bring this festival home in foot-stomping style,” Colley said. The 45th Carbondale Mountain Fair begins at noon on July 29 and continues through Sunday evening, July 31. A full listing of fair events as well as volunteer sign ups can be found at carbondalearts.com.
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Monks and polo do mix
On Tuesday evenings at the Aspen Valley Polo Club south of Catherine Store, they play the game of arena polo that is quite a bit different from polo played on a grass field. This last Tuesday evening, a group of Tibetan monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in southern India were there to give blessings and meet the polo players. Lexie Potamkin, who with her husband Robert hosts a different group of monks from the same monastery every year, drove them to the club in her hand-painted van. Potamkin said that some of the polo players meditate daily, as it helps to focus their mind. A few of the monks couldn’t help themselves when they saw the kids playing soccer on the grass field and decided to join them. Clockwise from upper left: ring-stand seats, Grant Ganzi (left) and Segundo Merlos (right), Lexi Potamkin’s van, monks acknowledge Melissa Ganzi’s welcome to the Aspen Valley Polo Club, Melissa Ganzi (left) and Grant Ganzi (right, on Carnival) and several of the monks, Emmit Tamplin and Lorenzo Ramirez will probably never forget the day they kicked a soccer ball with one of the monks. Photos and text by Jane Bachrach
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Trustees meet with GarCo commissioners July 26 Returning to Tuesdays By John Colson Sopris Sun Staff Writer Carbondale’s Board of Trustees (BOT) will hold their regular annual joint meeting with the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on July 26, the first meeting of 2016 when the BOT will return to its historic schedule of holding regular meetings every second and fourth Tuesday evening of the month. The BOT switched its meetings to Wednesday nights earlier this year, following a request by former Mayor Stacey Bernot on
Nov. 10, 2015 that won agreement from her fellow trustees after some discussion. The BOT decided last month to move the regular meetings back to Tuesdays. The trustees and the commissioners have been meeting jointly for years to discuss issues affecting the town and the county. Town Manager Jay Harrington on Monday called the July 26 joint meeting “a work in progress” when asked what would be on the agenda that night. He explained that, at that point, only two topics are likely to be discussed. One is the county-wide exploration of whether “broadband” Internet access can be arranged for home owners and businesses, as
• An update from the town’s energy-efficiency consultants and partners, Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER) and Garfield Clean Energy (GCE); • Consideration of a Development Improvements Agreement with the developers of a housing project on Cooper Place; • A request for funding from Roaring Fork High School, to help pay for a schoolbased medical clinician. The school and the trustees had agreed at an earlier meeting that the town could offer financial assistance from its marijuana-licensing fund. Again, Harrington noted that other items may be added to the trustees’ agenda before it is finalized next week.
currently is being studied by a consulting firm that specializes in broadband applications in rural areas. The other discussion topic, Harrington predicted, is likely to be the question of creating more “affordable housing” here and in other parts of the county, as a way of mitigating against the rising cost of housing in the region for regular working people. Other topics may be added before the joint-meeting agenda is finalized next week, Harrington said. Following the joint meeting with the BOCC, the trustees will turn to their regular meeting agenda, which Harrington said that as of this week had only four items:
The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce recently officiated at two ribbon cuttings. Left: Bombshell Salon of Carbondale with owner Becky Johnson, located at 981 Cowen Drive, Suite A. Right: Mid Valley Church holds worship experience with lead pastor Lance Norton at the Third Street Center at 7 p.m. on Fridays. Courtesy photos
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Community Calendar THURSDAY July 21 DISABILITIES INTERVENTION • Valley Life for All’s 2016 speakers panel will discuss the topic “Early Intervention” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Third Street Center. This is for parents of disabled children 3 years old and younger. Panel speakers will explain why and how to access services. Questions will include: What does ‘inclusion’ mean to you; why do children under 3 need early intervention; how are intervention and inclusion connected; how do I access these programs; are these programs appropriate for my loved one or me? English to Spanish interpretation is available (RSVP required) and childcare will be provided (please bring the child’s bag of toys). To RSVP, e-mail community@valleylifeforall.org. Info: valleylifeforall.org or VLFA’s Facebook page. DEATH CAFÉ • Bonfire Coffee in the Dinkel Building hosts an Aspen Center for Social Values Death Café at 3 p.m. Death café’s such as this are being held in Europe and the U.S., in an “anything goes” discussion surrounding the topic of death. Facilitators are Sean Jeung and Barbara Bush. Admission is free. LIBRARY • The Carbondale Branch Library holds a wine, cheese and book tasting at Sopris Liquor & Wine. Avalanche Cheese will also be represented. It starts at 6 p.m. for those 21 and older. Info: 9632889 and gcpld.org. RODEO • The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo takes place at the Gus Darien Arena
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.
at 7:30 p.m. and continues on Thursdays through Aug. 18. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with slack at 6 p.m. and the Grand Entry at 7:30 p.m. The arena is located a mile east of Carbondale on County Road 100. Info: carbondalerodeo.com. ROTARY • The Mt. Sopris Rotary meets at Mi Casita at noon every Thursday.
FRIDAY July 22 SHADE LOTTERY • Today is the deadline to enter the shade lottery at the 45th annual Carbondale Mountain Fair. Info: carbondalearts.com or 963-1680. MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” (PG-13) at 7:30 p.m. July 22-28; “Dark Horse” (PG) at 5:30 p.m. July 22 and “Maggie’s Plan” (R) at 5:15 p.m. on July 23. LIVE MUSIC • Steve’s Guitars in the old part of the Dinkel Building presents live music every Friday night. Info: 963-3340.
SATURDAY July 23 “TIME WARP” TIME • The Basalt Chamber of Commerce presents “The Rocky Picture Horror Show” outside at Lions Park starting at dusk. Gates open at 7 p.m. It’s free. Upcoming films include: “Local Hero” (Aug. 13), “Dirty Dancing” Aug. 27, and “Labyrinth & Purple Rain” Sept. 10.
LIVE MUSIC • Straight from Crested Butte, the Beatles tribute band Doctor Robert plays Redstone Town Park from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of the Magical Moments series. Admission is free. WW HIKE • Wilderness Workshop naturalist Brandon Jones leads an eight mile roundtrip hike to check out wildflowers up East Snowmass Creek. It’s free. Info: 963-3977 or Brandon@ wildernessworkshop.org. DAVI NIKENT • Loch Kelly, author of the recently published book “Shift Into Freedom: The Science of Open Hearted Awareness” speaks at the Third Street Center at 7 p.m. For ticket information, go to davinikent.com.
SUNDAY July 24 WW HIKE • Wilderness Workshop naturalist Brandon Jones, and Earthjustice staff attorney Michael Freeman, lead a free hike up Middle Thompson Creek. The area is characterized by park-like meadows and areas of high wetlands, with fur and spruce forests, aspen groves and mountain shrub land. The hills of middle and south Thompson Creek are covered in vast fir and spruce forests with some impressive aspen groves and mountain shrub lands. Thompson Creek is an important water supply for
multiple ranches in the Crystal Valley. “Explore and learn about an area within Thompson Divide where SG Interests has two proposed natural gas well sites,” said a Wilderness Workshop press release. This mid-elevation moderate hike is six miles long, and: 4-wheel drive vehicles are necessary; dogs are not allowed; the hike is appropriate for those 12 years and older who are strong hikers (minors must be accompanied by a parent); bring appropriate dayhike equipment including water, snacks and lunch; participants should carry their own personal first aid kit. Registration is required at wildernessworkshop.org. The hike is sponsored by Alpine Bank, Reese Henry & Company, and Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council. Info: 963-3977 and Brandon@wildernessworkshop.org.
MONDAY July 25 BRUNA BOOK SIGNING • John Bruna holds a book signing for his book “The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness” at the Third Street Center starting at 6:30 p.m. Bruna, the director of Way of Compassion Foundation, and cofounder of the Mindful Life Program, will also give a talk on how living a meaningful life helps people cultivate genuine happiness, well being and resiliency. Light refreshments will be served. To read reviews and to order the book, go to ameaningfullife.us.
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Community Calendar kids of all ages at the Carbondale Branch Library starting at 10:30 a.m. Info: 9632889 and gcpld.org. LIVE MUSIC • The Logan Brothers play from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Glenwood Springs Farmers’ Market.
WEDNESDAY July 27 LIVE MUSIC • Guilty Pleasure (good-time rock with a twist) plays the Carbondale Farmers’ Market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “HOLDEN WORKSâ€? TOUR • Roaring Fork Conservancy and others offer a free tour of the historic Holden Lixiviation Works from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is required at roaringfork.org. Info: 9271290. Other sponsors are the Aspen Historical Society, and City of Aspen Parks and Open Space. SPEAKER SERIES • The McCloskey Speaker Series in Aspen presents a chat with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford at the Greenwald Pavilion at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 at aspenshowtix.com. FARMERS’ MARKETS • The Carbondale Farmers’ Market at Fourth Street Plaza goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sept. 28. Look for fresh veggies, bread, eggs, coffee, lunch, live music and local art all summer. Info: carbondalefarmersmarket.com. There is also an afternoon/evening farmers’ market in the parking lot behind the Carbondale Recreation Center.
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tions at 3 p.m. Festivities conclude at 9 p.m. on Sunday. Info: carbondalearts.com or 963-1680.
LIBRARY • The Carbondale Branch Library presents storyteller Ms. Holly at 10:30 a.m. It’s free. Info: 963-2889 and gcpld.org.
SATURDAY July 30 RETREAT WITH PRIYADARSHI • The Way of Compassion Foundation presents a day-long “Three Principal Aspects of the Pathâ€? retreat with the Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi at the Third Street Center. This is a concise Lamrim teaching that contains the essential teachings of stages of the path to enlightenment: renunciation, bodhicitta and wisdom, according to a press release. The retreat takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the suggested donation is $50. Info: Wayofcompassion.org.
LIVE MUSIC • Carbondale Beer Works serves up a jazz group on its patio from 6 to 8 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday. On July 28, it’s Valle Musico.
FRIDAY July 29 LIVE MUSIC • Carbondale Beer Works presents Mile Markers. Coming up on July 30 – Electric Lemon. Admission is free.
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MON.-FRI. AUG. 1-4 ARTS CAMP • Registration is underway through July 28 for CCAH’s Ultimate Arts Camp, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Launchpad. The camp, taught by Rochelle Norwood and Mateo Sandate, includes outdoor art adventures around town, culminating in an art project with music and movement integrated throughout! The camp will conclude with a “share-formanceâ€? and art opening. The cost is $125 for CCAH members and $150 for non-members. Info: carbondalearts.com.
WEDNESDAY Aug. 10
LIBRARY • The Carbondale Branch Library kicks off its weekly series of free classical music concerts featuring Aspen Music Festival students at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.; concerts are slated for Aug. 6 and Aug. 13. Refreshments will be served. Info: 963-2889 and gcpld.org.
PARKS AND RECREATION • The Carbondale Parks & Recreation Commission will accept recommendations for new playground equipment at Sopris Park to replace the old “tree slide.â€? The meeting takes place at Town Hall, starting at 7 p.m. Info: Jeff Jackel at 510-1214 or jjackel@carbondaleco.net.
MAMMA MIA • Theatre Aspen presents “Mamma Mia!â€? through Aug. 20, “Buyer & Cellarâ€? through Aug. 19 and “Dear Edwinaâ€? through Aug. 13. Info: tatix.co and 970-300-4474.
FIRE DISTRICT • The Carbondale Fire District holds master plan meetings at the Meadwood Drive ďŹ re station the fourth Wednesday of the month starting at 5:30 p.m.
Dan Richardson holds his weekly “OfďŹ ce Hoursâ€? session at the Village Smithy from 7 to 8 a.m. on Tuesdays. Drop by and say hi.
BRAIN TRAIN • Senior Matters’ early memory loss program Brain Train continues Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is operating at capacity but is accepting applications for the wait list. Info: Diane Darling at 970-987-3754.
PLANT-BASED FOODS • Dr. Greg Feinsinger and others hold a plant-based foods potluck dinner at the Third Street Center the fourth Monday of the month. It starts at 6:30 p.m. Info: info@davinikent.org.
CARBONDALE MOUNTAIN FAIR • CCAH’s 45th annual Carbondale Mountain (aka the “Roaring Fork Valley’s Best Partyâ€? takes place in Sopris Park. Food, music, arts/crafts and more. Admission is free. Vendors open their doors at noon on Friday, with opening celebra-
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Alpine Bank Chairman Bob Young and Colorado Mountain College President and CEO Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser honored the 2016 class of Alpine Bank Latino/Hispanic Scholarship recipients following a recent awards luncheon. The students, who are receiving scholarships to attend two years at Colorado Mountain College, and their respective former high schools are (front row from left): Maria Jasmine Leal (Eagle Valley High School), Daniela Rodriguez (Battle Mountain High School), Dariela Flores Alvarado (Summit High School), Mayte Milan (Basalt High School) and Hauser. Second row from left: Samantha Guardian (Red Canyon High School), Young and Alexa Paniagua (Rifle High School). Back row from left: Miguel Navarro (Coal Ridge High School), Breanna Ballesteros (Yampah Mountain High School), David Avila (Aspen High School), Suleyma Martinez-Lopez (Summit High School), Andres Betancourt (Glenwood Springs High School), and Dania Moreno (Grand Valley High School). Not pictured is Nedesin Platero (Roaring Fork High School). Photo Kate Lapides
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Competitions begin at Garfield County Fair July 30 a big day By John Colson Sopris Sun Staff Writer As Carbondale prepares for the 45th annual Mountain Fair at the end of this month, another annual celebration, the 78th Garfield County Fair at the fairgrounds in Rifle, is well underway, at least in terms of traditional 4-H competitions and exhibitions that help make up the backbone of the event. Rifle is located 25 miles west of Glenwood Springs, along the I-70 corridor, at the Colorado Highway 13 interchange. The main County Fair schedule, of course, does not get going until Aug. 1 and runs until Aug. 6, and will include two rodeos, a demolition derby, a monster truck exhibition and a live concert at the outdoor arena on Aug. 5, featuring country music stars Josh Turner and Chris Janson. To learn more about the County Fair, including schedules for events and results from the early activities, check out the website at garfieldcountyfair.com. Things were kicked off last weekend, on July16-17, when competitors in the 4-H “shooting sports” category (involving air rifles and pistols, archery, skeet and other types of shooting skills) got a jump on the
fair activities. According to Karla Farrand, the county’s Colorado State University extension agent who oversees the 4-H program, about 100 young competitors took part in the early shooting-sports competition at the fairgrounds. This coming weekend, July 23-24, about 30 young equestrians will participate in the annual horse show, also at the fairgrounds, which are located at 1001 Railroad Ave., about halfway through Rifle heading north from I-70. And on July 30, some 225 exhibits will be judged in the Open Class categories, as discriminating judges pick and choose winners in traditional entries as cake, pie and cookie baking; photography and other visual arts; candy making; jelly, vegetables and meat canning; and a variety of crafts, including quilting and crocheting, as well as the more modern categories such as robotics and rocketry. In addition, Farrand said, there are to be “interview judging” sessions, in which the entrants are asked questions about their preparation for entry in the fair, record keeping and other details, as well as general questions about life and “the story of their year.” The whole purpose of interview judging is to give contestants the skills to go to job
interviews later in life,” Farrand said. Also on July 30, she said, will be judging of livestock in the Premier Exhibitor class, which she said typically draws from onethird to one-half of the entrants and involves a written test as well as interviews by the judges. Remarking that entries in the Open Class, and other sections of the fair, have been rising in recent years, Farrand said that while there were only three cake-baking entries two years ago, this year there are 17. Farrand said that, overall, the 4-H competitions for the year will feature exhibitions by some 275 entrants in 19 clubs scattered throughout the county, including the Black Sheep and Mt. Sopris clubs centered in Carbondale, and the Pan & Fork club out of Basalt. A key activity for fair entrants is the Aug. 6 livestock auction, at which all species of livestock will be presented for sale to sponsors and other buyers. The auction, Farrand said, starts at 1 p.m. in the auction barn, preceded by a “buyers’ barbecue” for those who have signed up to purchase cattle, swine, sheep, fowl or other entries. Those interested in buying at the auction can sign up on Aug. 5 at the indoor arena, and must be signed up before the start of the
auction in order to have a spot for bidding on grand champion beef. The sale ends at 6 p.m. on Aug. 6, and signals the end of this year’s Garfield County Fair. Farrand said the traditional emphasis on livestock — raising and selling — continues to be the bedrock activity at each fair, although she commented that there has been increasing interest in such higher-technology events as robotics and rocketry. Also on the rise, she said, are interest in such activities as quilting, photography and textile painting. “Quilting has seen a huge increase,” she said, explaining that there are 90 entries expected in the quilting competition and show this year. Judging in the quilting will take place on Monday, Aug. 1. “Everything’s been going up,” she said of the growing numbers of participants, “which is kind of cool.” Farrand said she has been involved in Garfield County’s 4-H activities for several years, first as a volunteer and now as the county’s extension agent, and that she has been active in 4-H from her days as a youngster in Oklahoma. “4-H and FFA (Future Farmers of America) are huge in Oklahoma,” she said proudly.
Stein om page 3 Stein has owned the properties on either side of Colorado Avenue since 1980, he said, and has made attempts in the past to develop the parcel that is subject to the current proposal. He said he is likely to some day redevelop the Sopris Shopping Center, although there are no plans for that at this time. Stein noted that he comes to Carbondale several times a year, stating, “I love it there,” and adding that he is hoping to attend the hearings about his development proposal.
Ron Stein, of California, is asking town trustees to rezone what is now a RFTA park-and-ride lot between Main Street and Colorado Avenue at the intersection of Highway 133. His development plan calls for four buildings, two for commercial uses and two for 18 one-and-two-bedroom apartments. Photo by Lynn Burton
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Four members of the Garfield County Sheriff’s Honor Guard traveled to Watermark Church in Dallas earlier in the month to participate in services for Dallas Police Sgt. Michael Smith, who was one of five law enforcement officers gunned down in that city on July 10. Four additional services were held for Dallas Police officers Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol and Patrick Zamarripa, and Dallas Regional Transportation officer Brent Thompson. Shown here (left to right) are Garfield County Honor Guard members/deputies: M. Graham, G. Burris, K. Shtirkov and A. Behr. “We are proud of our Honor Guard at the sheriff’s office in Garfield County, and proud of the other law enforcement officers both in our county and around our country, who have chosen to walk a path to keep our communities and our families safe each and every day,” said Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario. “ … Let us hope that the incident in Dallas will be the turning point as we unite in our communities and confront the forces that are tearing at the very fabric of our society. Our thanks are extended to the men and women of Dallas and to all law enforcement and first responders. We are safer and sleep better because of what they do.” Courtesy photo www.soprissun.com
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The Town of Carbondale Parks & Recreation Commission has approved a recommendation by CIRSA, the Town safety insurance inspector, that the tree slide located in Sopris Park near the swimming pool be removed due to safety and aesthetic concerns.
The tree slide play structure is approximately 10 years old and is in need of repairs and replacement parts that are no longer available from the manufacturer. The Parks & Recreation Commission will be discussing recommendations for replacement of this play structure at their next meeting to be held Wednesday, August 10th, at 7:00 pm, at the Sopris Park Picnic Shelter. Local neighborhood residents and Carbondale citizens are welcome to attend and weigh in on the discussions. If unable to make the meeting, but would like to provide comments or recommendations, please contact Town of Carbondale Recreation Director, Jeff Jackel, at 510 -1214 or email him at: jjackel@carbondaleco.net.
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No more Spaulding Dear Editor: This past spring my 8-year-old granddaughter was having a discussion with several friends at school and evidently the children called a candidate a bad name. Their teacher pulled them aside for a quiet talk about how we carry on a civil conversation. She pointed out that everyone has a right to an opinion and everyone has a right to respect. Respect comes first and calling names of other children or candidates or anyone does nothing but make people feel bad and create an ambiance of general disrespect. We are living in a time of so much violence around the world, and we all have a responsibility to at least use civil language so that we do not cause more violence with words. I am distressed that The Sopris Sun chose to print a letter from Audrey Jane Spaulding with a great deal of accusations and innuendo regarding a candidate for president. Her letter was name calling and included no facts with backing, and possibly outright lies. I would suggest that if people write letters regarding candidate and political issues that their letters be fact checked and not be published if they offer no facts for discussion. We all need to be informed not misinformed. Illène Pevec Carbondale
Wildfest thanks Dear Editor: On July 2, more than 600 people showed up for Wilderness Workshop’s first sold-out Wildfest at Owl Farm in Woody Creek! We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many supporters, sponsors, vendors and volunteers who came together to make the day a success. Wildfest is a special kind of celebration. We keep the ticket affordable and cut the silly frills to give this valley all it needs to party like it used to: good music, great food and the finest people. It’s for all ages and backgrounds, and brings everyone together to take a step back to celebrate the wonderful public lands surrounding this place we are so lucky to call home. Many people made Wildfest a success, starting with Anita Thompson and Owl Farm for providing a fantastic venue. Thank you to our 40 incredible, hard-working volunteers from up and down the Roaring Fork Valley. We hope volunteers will join us for our annual Wilderness Workshop volunteer appreciation party later this summer. Thank you to our sponsors and businesses in the community that made this happen, especially key support from: Sopris Liquor & Wine, Alpine Bank, The Agency, Xssentials, Aspen Times, Aspen Sojourner magazine, Bristlecone Mountain Sports, Reese Henry and Co., and Ken Ransford, P.C. Thank you to the professional musicians, performers and chefs who made
Wildfest a day to remember. And thank you to all who attended. It’s you, the public, that allows Wilderness Workshop to protect and conserve public lands. And only with your contributions, can we bring Wildfest to the valley next summer. We are sustained by community support and we always welcome new members. Join us today and find out more about what we do to keep wild lands wild at www.wildernessworkshop.org. Sloan Shoemaker Executive Director Wilderness Workshop Carbondale
Pony Club thanks Dear Editor: The Roaring Fork Hounds Pony Club would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our generous sponsors and dedicated volunteers who made our benefit horse show July 9-10 a success. We are especially thankful to Bridget and Kit at Strang Ranch for providing the amazing facility where our kids learn to ride and care for their horses. Special thanks to Barbara McElnea for sponsoring our Classics division. We also thank our sponsors, including: Frank Williams Farms, Virginia Beach, Virginia; Nic Lough; Willa Falck; the Roaring Fork Valley COOP: Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council; Gould Construction; All Valley Storage; Western Slope Materials; Alpine Animal Hospital; Land + Shelter; and Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty. Our parents and volunteers also support our club with their countless hours of time, dedication and love of the kids and horses. We strive together to support the United States Pony Club’s mission to develop character, leadership, confidence, and a sense of community in youth through a program that teaches the care of horses and ponies riding and mounted sports. Our core values include horsemanship, organized teamwork, respect for the horse and self, service and education. The Pony Club is an example of sportsmanship, stewardship and leadership through horsemanship. Once again, thank you so much to everyone who supports the Pony Club, and helps provide our program these incredible opportunities for our kids! Valery Kelly District Commissioner Roaring Fork Hounds Pony Club
Here’s to Bike and Build Dear Editor: On July 9-11, we were among several households in River Valley Ranch that hosted 31 Bike and Build members. These young people are riding their bikes across the country and stopping along the way to help build affordable homes. This is the ninth summer a group has stopped here in Carbondale,
to work with our local Habitat for Humanity and local families. I would like you to know what a gift this turned out to be for the host families, some of whom had participated in the past and some brand new to the concept, like us. These young men and women were a pure delight and so inspiring, especially with all the bad things going on in the world and in our own country. Our “boys” were Jacob, a senior at Amherst, and Amir, a junior at University of North Carolina. They were both the absolute best house guests we have ever entertained. They arrived on a Saturday afternoon after biking over Independence Pass and the first thing they asked after introductions were if we had any chores for them to do! What an interesting group and experience! To our surprise, many of the participants were young women, clearly out numbering the men. Among the further information we learned that this was the first time they had slept in a bed since Mississippi! We wished that they had been able to spend at least another day here and were told by many that this was their favorite stop. They also said that this was the best organized Bike and Build stop that they had participated in. Kudos to Scott Gilbert and Jim Noyes for that. You too Laurie! They spent two full days helping build homes in Carbondale and Silt. We were able to spend one evening with them at a picnic at the Ranch House and met many of the participants. They also had a little break enjoying the pool and hot tub. Early, early the next morning they departed for their 89-mile ride in the blistering sun to Meeker. I urge you to go to the Bike and Build website to learn more about this organization. You can see this group’s blog at: https://sc2sc16.wordpress.com/. Our group started in Charleston, South Carolina and will end up at Santa Cruz, California, covering over 4,300 miles! They certainly give us hope for the future. So nice to see them and hear about their future endeavors. Holly and Richard Glasier Carbondale
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