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Polo returns A player takes the ball down the field toward the goal during a match last Saturday morning at the Aspen Valley Polo Club on County Road 100 east of Carbondale. For more on polo’s return to the lower valley, please turn to page 5. Photo by Jane Bachrach

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By Barbara Dills I’ll admit it upfront—I’m a fan of bike racing. I caught the bug when my son was 12 and started competing in the mountain bike races on Mt. Hood. Like most Portland kids, he’d tried various overtly team sports over the years: soccer, baseball, basketball. None of them had captured his passions or imagination the way cycling did. What struck me immediately at those races on the flank of Oregon’s highest peak was what a stunningly nice group of people they attracted, racers and supporters alike. There was a sense of camaraderie I’d never experienced among parents on opposing teams in other sports. A universal celebration of the winners, even if you or your family member wasn’t among them. Nathan went on to an impressive mountain biking and road race career, first at the University of Colorado and, later, as a professional. In all the races I attended, that same spirit always prevailed. And that’s reason #1 Carbondale should care that the biggest bike race in America is about to roll through town. It’s likely to attract a whole bunch of nice people from places far and near, not to mention the 128 riders from 30 countries who have signed on for a grueling seven-day trek through the Rockies. Let’s give them a typically colorful and warm Carbondale welcome. Reason #2: The world will be watching. I followed nearly every day of this year’s Tour de France on NBC Sports Network, as I do most years. July wouldn’t be July without it. Cycling is almost as popular a spectator sport in Europe as football (er, soccer), and the USA Pro Challenge has captured the at-

tention of a huge European audience. It was promoted on every broadcast of the Tour de France, and many top riders from the tour will be racing here in Colorado. Let’s show our friends around the country — and especially abroad — that we can line the streets with the best of them. Reason #3: Cheer on the local boys, the sprinters, and the “old man.” This year’s USA Pro Challenge roster includes Aspen resident Tejay van Garderen, the 2013 defending champion and one of the top young riders in the world. Tejay also just placed an impressive fifth in the Tour de France. The winner of last year’s Aspen stage of this same race, long-time offand-on-Coloradan Tom Danielson, will be riding for the Boulder-based team GarminSharp. The pack also will include some top sprinters — including World Time-Trial Champion Australian Michael Rogers — who will be looking to show their talents as they speed through Carbondale. And nobody should count out the oldest rider at this year’s tour, 42-year old Jens Voigt of Germany, who has chosen the USA Pro Challenge as the final race of his professional career because “(Colorado) is a beautiful state and I just always love the warm welcome and the support I get from the fans.” If you’ve ever heard Jens interviewed you’ll understand why this commensurate sportsman deserves a wave and a cheer next Tuesday. Reason #4: Inspire your kids … and expand your understanding of “team.” OK, here’s where I really get philosophical. In most sports, it’s your team against my team, start to finish. In bike racing (as in just a few similar endurance sports) the top competitors do rely

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Knowing Robin By Jane Bachrach The death of Robin Williams is a tragedy not only for his friends and family but for audiences everywhere, who laughed at his antics, reveled in his humor and appreciated his talent. But who was Robin Williams? I mean, who was the man behind the goofy, talented genius who made millions laugh over and over again. There are many people that knew Robin a lot better than I did, but I do know who he was and I knew him pretty well. I am devastated that he took his own life and right now, angry with myself that I haven’t stayed in touch since I moved from Los Angeles to Colorado. I’m angry because maybe I could have, in some way, said something to him that might have kept him from taking his own life. That sounds presumptuous, I know, but there was a time when I was pretty depressed and Robin cheered me up, and I so wish I could have returned the favor. Obviously my depression wasn’t nearly as severe as Robin’s, and when I think about it now, I was just depressed over an incident. That doesn’t minimize, however, what the real Robin Williams did to help me. You see, I was

at a party at his ranch in the Napa Valley and at one point in tears. When Robin saw me crying he left the other partygoers, took my hand, led me away from the crowd, sat me down and asked what was wrong. We then had a heart to heart talk during which he gave me some advice that made a lot of sense at the time and changed my attitude. He wasn’t joking or being funny. He was just being Robin, the kind, sensitive, gracious man that lived inside, behind the comic genius. That was the Robin I knew and admired. I used to spend a fair amount of time with Robin because his manager, David Steinberg, and I lived together and we both worked in comedy. David was and still is a talent manager. Until Aug. 11, among his clients were Robin Williams and Billy Crystal. Before going freelance, I was an associate producer working at a production company that produced comedy shows. I worked on two TV shows with Robin and because of David’s role in guiding Robin’s career, we spent time with him. We traveled together, had meals together and I attended many of his performances. After David and I broke up, Robin and his wife still came to my wedding. I knew Robin Williams then. Not just the funny guy who was “on” most of the time, but also the person.

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on their teammates—to pace them, to make sure they have water and food at the right times, to provide the all-powerful slipstream that eases effort. But bike racers also put their lives — and their chances of winning — in the hands (in this case, on the wheels) of their adversaries. It’s one of the only sports where competitors are frequently called on to help each other, at least until the final moments. For me, this makes it a sport for our times. Collaboration is often the key to success or survival. It’s not just about winning. Think about that as you watch this pack of insanely fit and dedicated humans hurl themselves down Main Street. And then, if you get hooked like I have, watch a mountain stage on TV with your kids next week. You’ll likely see collaboration in action in a way that is rare in the world of competitive sports. Reason #5: What better way to spend a lunch break? The festivities kick off in the morning with massive chalk drawing opportunities starting at 10 a.m. (Chalk art that will very likely be captured by helicopter-based cameras and broadcast worldwide!) If you can’t break away that early, head to Main Street just before noon to await the arrival of the lead riders. The race’s passage through town shouldn’t last much more than 30 minutes, and if the riders are bunched, could be even faster. Make signs, wear (tasteful) costumes, bring cowbells, drums, and other noisemakers. This is spectacle as well as spectator sport. The USA Pro Challenge really is a chance to put Carbondale’s special spirit—and bikefriendliness—on the international map. Let’s not squander it. Barbara Dills is a board member of The Sopris Sun.

Because of David’s and my careers, I met and spent a lot of time around comedians; watching their shows, talking to them, going to local comedy clubs looking for talent, hanging out — whatever. Out of every comedian I met or worked with, except for Billy Crystal, there wasn’t one I came into contact with that came close to being the kind human being that Robin was. In my opinion, besides being a comic genius and dramatic talent, Robin was one of the funniest people that ever lived. He also had a big heart and made time for other people. At least that was my experience. The public is sad about losing Robin Williams. In addition to his humor, his vulnerability and sensitivity came across to audiences and I think that’s why so many people that didn’t even know him loved him, because they could see the real person that he was. Robin’s death and the way he died is a tragedy and I am still in shock and really sad. I don’t know why, but I want others to know that not only did we lose an amazing talent, we lost an incredible person.

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Bike race shuts streets; volunteers step up By Lynn Burton Sopris Sun Staff Writer A big chunk of Carbondale turns into a “can’t get there from here” kind of place when the 550-mile USA Pro Challenge professional bicycle race blows through town on its way from Aspen to Crested Butte on Aug. 19. Due to the course layout and safety concerns, residents and others south of Main Street to Snowmass Drive/ Highway 133, and between Sopris Park/Weant Boulevard and Snowmass Drive, will not be allowed to cross those streets while the race rolls through town, according to the Colorado State Patrol and town officials. Colorado State Patrol Cpt. Richard Duran said those streets will be on “lock down” for anywhere from five to 30 minutes during the race. “Nobody crosses the road,” he told a briefing of town staffers on Monday. Residents in the part of Carbondale mentioned above cannot escape town via Snowmass Drive, because County Road 100 will be closed when racers enter it from Highway 82, and can’t get from Snowmass Drive to Highway 133 because the highway will be closed at that intersection. Town manager Jay Harrington told The Sopris Sun the town has notified residents along the course about road closures on Aug. 19. Other residents received notification of the race and road closures in their water bills. Pitkin County has also contacted residents up the Crystal that Highway 133 will be closed in both directions for a period of time on Aug. 19. What this means for those folks, is that they will not be able to enter Carbondale on Highway 133 from about noon to about 2 or 3 p.m. McClure Pass will be closed in both directions from 1 to 3 p.m., according to race officials. The USA Pro Challenge starts in Aspen on Aug. 18, with

subsequent stops in Crested Butte, Gunnison, Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, Breckenridge, Vail and Boulder, before wrapping up in Denver on Aug. 24. The race is attracting some of the best professional racers in the world, and is the top bicycle race in the U.S., according to observers. Approximately 128 racers will pedal through Carbondale. The race will be broadcast worldwide. Monday at town hall, Duran said the race “caravan” will enter Main Street from County Road 100 at about noon. Spectators along the course will know the racers are approaching because a Colorado State Patrol Dodge Charger will lead the caravan into town. Then come other CSP vehicles, the racers themselves and support vehicles. The caravan’s last vehicle will be a CSP Tahoe SUV. When the last CSP vehicle passes, the streets will be re-opened. Cpt. Richard Duran The course runs west on Colorado State Patrol Main Street to Seventh Street, south one block to Euclid, east on Euclid for one block to Weant, then south on to Highway 133, where it continues past the fire station and on up the Crystal. The stretch from Snowmass Drive/Main Street to Weant/ Highway 133 is about a mile, and the racers will be traveling 30-40 miles per hour. Duran said the amount of time it takes the entire caravan to snake its way through town depends on whether the peloton enters town together (which would make for a five minute visit), or whether a break away occurs somewhere upvalley and the pack is strung out. Getting back to those roads, Harrington said Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Third Street to Weant Boulevard at 10 a.m., with the balance of the streets in the course closing at noon, depending on when PRO CHALLENGE page 9

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Bike race affecting Aspen airport Sopris Sun Staff Report When Stage 1 of the USA Pro Challenge begins in Aspen on Aug. 18, the town’s major artery to the airport will be closed for four hours, according to a press release. Highway 82 from Aspen to the airport will be closed on Aug. 18 from 1 to 5:15 p.m. Brush and Owl Creek roads will also be closed from 1 to 5 p.m., and no vehicles will be allowed in or out of Snowmass Village during this time with the exception of emergency vehicles. Access to or from the airport during Monday’s bike race between Aspen and Snowmass Village will require pre-planning. Public transportation will be allowed access to Highway 82 into and out of Aspen during the race but only “as the race allows.” Since bus schedules will be unpredictable, travelers with flights during the highway closure are advised to get to the airport before the highway closes. RFTA service will not be available to or from Snowmass Village. Travelers arriving at the airport may wait until the roads reopen or take public transportation to Aspen as busses and vans are allowed through after the racers pass. RFTA buses and hotel limos and vans will operate between the airport and a staging area at Owl Creek Road during the race. After the racers pass, public transportation only will be allowed to continue into Aspen. Private vehicles will be turned around by the Colorado State Patrol. There will be no private vehicle access to Aspen during the race. On Tuesday, Aug. 19, up to 30-minute traffic delays can be expected on Highway 82 between 10:30 a.m. and noon. Travelers on Tuesday are advised to allow extra time to get to the airport for their flights. For more information go to www.aspenairport.com.

Lew Ron Thompson (right) awaits Ruth “Ditty” Perry, 94, as she approaches to accept the Mt. Sopris Historical Society’s inaugural Hattie Thompson award at the Thompson House Museum on Aug. 9. The program for the night said, “This award was given to Ditty Perry because of her love of the outdoors, tireless energy and dedication to ranching. Because she chose the ranch life over that of an aristocrat. Because her door was always open and her table always encircled with friends, family and passersby. Because she was a community organizer around education and a champion of learning. Because she was industrious, working year round shoulder-to-shoulder with her family and friends. Because she enriched our community by showing us all what it means to live ‘An Abundant Life.’” The presentation was a highlight of the Mt. Sopris Historical Society’s Shindig, which included a barbecue, live music and tour of the historic Thompson House. Photo by Lynn Burton THE SOPRIS SUN, Carbondale’s community supported newspaper • AUgUST 14, 2014 • 3

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FRIDAY July 31 At 1:05 a.m. police responded to a report of a bear on Capitol Ave. They were unable to locate the bear. (Note: there have been at least three other bear reports since July 30). THURSDAY July 30 At 2:26 p.m. police responded to Eighth Street in regard to allegations of ordinance violations for growing and storing marijuana. An officer contacted a citizen and said a building and zoning official will be in touch to resolve the issue. THURSDAY July 30 At 1:41 p.m. police responded to a report of a vehicle break in on Meadowood.

Jazz musicians (left to right) Ashton Taufer, Kevin Drudge and Zack Ritchie entertain the crowd on Aug. 11 at the Monday Night Jazz Jam at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Spring. Drudge and Ritchie are recent Roaring Fork High School graduates heading off to UNC and CU-Boulder, respectively. Ritchie has been the host of the jam sessions for the past year and passed on the baton to Hunter Damm, a junior at Glenwood Spring High School. The next jam will be Aug. 18 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Photo by Lynn Burton

THURSDAY July 30 At 1:18 p.m. police contacted two males in the vicinity of Highway 133 and the Cowen Center and warned them about camping within the city limits. THURSDAY July 30 At 11:04 a.m. an officer responded to a call about a bird in a citizen’s garage. “The call was serviced.”

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e sport of kings Polo has returned to Carbondale with the opening of the Aspen Valley Polo Club. The property at the corner of Catherine Store Road and Highway 82 was purchased by Marc and Melissa Ganzi, who refurbished the existing barn, added stalls, built housing for visiting players and employees, put in a grass polo field, and an arena where players can play a much quicker game of polo. The club will be open June through August, and in December for snow polo. During the rest of the year the facility will be open for boarding. Sopris Therapy Services remains on the property and is open year round. The last game of the year is the finals of the Rocky Mountain Open on Aug 24 at 3 p.m. Games are open to the public and polo lessons are available during the summer.

Top photo: a groom wraps the legs of a pony in order to protect them. Photos clockwise from left: 9-goaler Miguel Novillo Astrada puts on his boots (He is from Argentina and is one of the best players in the world); umpires Barry Stout (right) and Darrel Schwetz (left); 14-year-old Riley Ganzi; players during a recent game. Photos and text by Jane Bachrach

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Send your scuttlebutt to news@SoprisSun.com. glesmith ($273), Tiffany Bevan ($182), Melanie McKay ($105); Ellie Anderson ($105); Courtney Jenkins ($83); • Ranch bronc riding: Brian Charles ($651), Tyler Williams ($570), Hunter Norman ($531), Jake Soper ($447), Shane Smith ($360), Wyatt Griebel ($317), Clay Gross ($281), Coy Zang ($240), Shad Mills ($150); • Team roping (header): Vladimir Sarmento ($1,000), Mat Turnbull ($987.45), Ryley Beach ($987.13); • Team roping (heeler): Max Macdonell ($2,141), Brian Brown ($975), Kim Rogers ($821). • Events not included here are: barrel racing, steer riding, ribbon roping, junior break away, junior barrel racing and junior bull riding. The season concludes on Aug. 21. For details, check out this week’s Calendar.

Does ’67 really rule? Ever since the Carbondale Branch Library opened last summer, the most common inscription on the public chalkboard facing Third Street is “’67 Rules.” This apparent statement-of-fact always reappears after it rains or all the other art and messages are washed away. Does anyone out there know what ’67 Rules refers to? Are we talking the high school class of 1967? Are there 67 Rules that the writer infers we should all be living by? Isn’t there a local band named Old ’67? One theory is that whoever keeps writing ’67 Rules on the board must live within about a block of the library, because it shows up with such regularity … in fact, one Sopris Sunner knows a guy in the area who graduated from high school in the late 1960s. If you have any clues or theories about this on-going chalkboard mystery, send them to news@soprissun.com.

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Save the date The Pour House is turning 30 in a few weeks and proprietor Skip Bell reports he’ll be throwing a community party on Sept. 14. Stay tuned for details.

Expensive home up for grabs Family and friends threw a surprise 80th birthday party at Sopris Park for Verne Soucie on Aug. 9 (note the dark glasses, which were one of his presents). Soucie was born near Sterling, Colorado, on Sept. 11, 1934 during the Dust Bowl years, and remembers his mother saying the dust storms made the house so dark she had to turn on the lights at noon. He served as Carbondale Police Chief from 1976 to 1981, and was elected Garfield County Sheriff from 1982 to 1995. Photo by Lynn Burton

When is a long-shot not really a long-shot? When the “shot” is a hole-in-one contest on a 165-yard hole. That’s the long and short of Ironbridge’s grand opening party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 16. To enter the contest, enter the drawing in which 10 winners will get the chance to win a home valued at up to $600,000 by making a hole-in-one on a par 3 hole. For details, go to ironbridgeclub.com. Ironbridge Club is located midway between Carbondale and Glenwood Springs.

Late-season rodeo standings A partial list of Carbondale Wild West Rodeo events and standings as of Aug. 14: • Bull riding: Ethan Cook ($3,890), Tony Mendes

($1,150), Quinton Hayden ($300); • Ladies breakaway: Hattie Taylor ($437), Marley Hammer ($315), Teresa Anderson ($514), Lori Ann Klin-

New titles in the Carbondale Branch Library for August include: • “Visions” by Kelley Armstrong; • “No Safe House” by Linwood Barclay; • “Queen of Hearts” by Rhys Bowen; • “Mean Streak” by Sandra Brown; • “One Kick” by Chelsea Cain; • “Adultery” by Paulo Coelho; • “Clam Wake” by Mary Daheim • “I Can See in the Dark” by Karin Fossum; • “Severed Souls” by Terry Goodkind • “The Liar’s Wife” by Mary Gordon.

They say it’s your birthday. Folks celebrating their birthday this week include: Jill Knaus (Aug. 16); Jonathan Shamis and Rusty Burtard (Aug. 18); and Sid Smock, Eric Skalac, Torrey Udall, Dan Whitney and Katherine Whitney (Aug. 20). A belated happy birthday goes out to Stacy Evans (Aug. 13).

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CARBONDALE Tuesday, August 19, 2014 • Noon Come out and cheer on the USA Pro Challenge riders as they finish a sprint-leg in historic downtown Carbondale and continue on to Crested Butte! Join us for live music by Mike Waters, live painting by Marcel Kahhak, farmer’s market, participate in the Main Street chalk mural, and more!

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PLEASE NOTE: Schedule of route closures for Tuesday, August 19 • Aspen: 10:30 a.m. • Basalt: 11:30 a.m. • Carbondale: 12 p.m. • Expect significantly increased travel times south bound on Hwy 133 from Carbondale to Paonia starting at 12 p.m. • McClure Pass will be closed to vehicular traffic from 1 to 3 p.m. in both directions.

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Celebrating the pet Alpine Animal Hospital held its Celebration of the Pet last Saturday at Crown Mountain Park in El Jebel. Events included a “5K-9” walk and run, agility demonstrations, horseback rides for kids, CARE pet adoptions and silent auction. Top left photo: Suzannah Garcelon, 6, and Ruby Norwood Hood, 4; top right, two runners (six legs) make it to the finish line; left, Kate Oldham buckles the helmet strap for a young rider getting ready to get mount a horse; lower left, Trouble Vickers takes a dip after running the race with his human; lower right, a dog and his boy. Photos by Jane Bachrach

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Obituary Kathy Sharp (Van Ness) 1949-2014 Kathy Sharp, 65, better known as the wife of local attorney John Van Ness, died on Aug. 10, 2014 from injuries suffered when her car was broadsided by a vehicle at a red light at the intersection of Highway 82 and the Catherine Store Road. Kathy was born and raised in Memphis,

Tennessee, where she attended Memphis State University. In 1976 she discovered the Colorado mountains, where she soon met John. She moved in with John In Woody Creek in 1986 and they relocated to Carbondale four years ago. Burial will be at Memorial Park in Memphis on Aug. 16, 2014. A memorial service will be planned in the valley in late September. Kathy was loved and appreciated by her many friends throughout the valley.

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WTF OPENS • The CCAH show “WTF?: Wall, Table, Floor” opens at the Third Street Center from 6 to 8 p.m. The show features work by Frank McGuirk, Doug Casebeer, Jill Oberman, and Andrew Roberts-Gray, each working within their primary medium (clay or painting), to make new work specifically designed for display on the wall, the table and floor. “Form, function and aesthetic qualities will find new solutions through this process,” said McGuirk, who is curating the show. “Works will offer decorative or utilitarian purposes — in some instances both, and will highlight the role of creative hand-made works to enhance quality of living.” The show continues through Sept. 12, with a special Artist Beat event at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 12. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Info: 963-1680 or carbondalearts.com. RODEO • There are two performances remaining at the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo: Aug. 14 and 21. Hawaiian night is tonight. The rodeos are held at Gus Darien Arena east of town on County Road 100. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; slack starts at 6 p.m. with the Grand Entry at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults/$30 per carload up to six, free for kids under 10. Info: carbondalerodeo.com. CLASSICAL MUSIC • The Basalt Regional Library’s Chamber Music Concert series concludes this afternoon at 5:15 p.m. The free series features students and participants

ROTARY • The Mt. Sopris Rotary meets at Mi Casita at noon every Thursday.

FRIDAY Aug. 15 MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “Magic in the Moonlight” (PG-13) at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15-21 except Aug 18 which will show at 5:15 p.m.; “The Last Waltz” (R) at 7:30 p.m., a benefit for KDNK, Aug. 18; “Chef” (PG-13) at 5 p.m. Aug. 16 and “Begin Again” (R) at 5:15 p.m. Aug. 17. LIVE MUSIC • Steve’s Guitars in the old part of the Dinkel Building presents Tom Tom Patti (a blues/jazz trio with three vocalists) at 8:30 p.m. Info: 963-3304. LIVE MUSIC • PAC3 in the Third Street Center presents Brother’s Keeper (featuring Dean Ween and Glenn McClelland) at 9 p.m. (doors open at 8:30 p.m.).Tickets are $20. Info: pac3carbondale.com.

SATURDAY Aug. 16 LIVE MUSIC • KDNK kicks off its summer membership drive with Blues & BBQ from 4 to 10 p.m. at Fourth Street Plaza. The lineup includes Leadville Cherokee and David Jacob-Strain. Admission is free for KDNK members. LIVE MUSIC • Steve’s Guitars in the old part of the Dinkel Building presents the Finnders and Youngberg Band (a five-piece string band from Ft. Collins) at 8:30 p.m. Info: 963-3304. PUT ’EM UP • Literacy Outreach offers a

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workshop on putting up tomatoes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Colorado State University advisors will teach how to make and preserve spaghetti sauce, tomato jelly and salsa, and five different techniques for putting up tomatoes. The cost is $55, which includes a spaghetti lunch. Info: 945-5282 or mfredendall@literacyoutreach.org.

FILM • As part of its summer membership drive, KDNK shows “The Last Waltz” at the Crystal Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 and proceeds benefit the community access radio station. “The Last Waltz” is a documentary that chronicles The Band’s final concert.

THEATRE • Theatre Aspen concludes its run of the comedy “Cottage” and the musical “Little Women.” Info: theatreaspen.org or 844-706-7387.

BIKE RACE • The U.S. Pro Challenge bicycle races rolls into town from County Road 100 on its way from Aspen to Paonia at about noon.

SUNDAY Aug. 17 LIVE MUSIC • CCAH concludes its Music & Movies series with Ananda and Chris Bank, and the film “Singing in the Rain,” at the Third Street Center’s south lawn starting at 7 p.m. Info: 963-1680 or carbondalearts.com. FREE YOgA • True Nature Healing Arts offers free yoga in its Peace Garden from 4 to 5 p.m. on Sundays through the summer. LUTHERANS MEET • Faith Lutheran Church holds a worship service at the Carbondale Middle School auditorium: traditional service (9 a.m.), educational hour (10 a.m.), living praise worship (11:30 a.m.). Info. Faithcarbondale.com and 925-7725. ASC • A Spiritual Center in the Third Street Center Rhonda Piccola (“Healthy, Happy Healing”). Coming up: Rick Davis (“Better to Give Than Receive”) on Aug. 24, and Rev. David Alexander CD (“Spiritual Growth”) on Aug. 31. Info: 963-5516.

TUESDAY Aug. 19

TEACHER RECEPTION • The Carbondale Branch Library hosts a teachers’ reception to show resources available to them in the upcoming school year at 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Info: 963-2889. gLENWOOD MARKET • Glenwood’s Downtown Market happens every Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. There’s live music and more. Info: glenwoodmarket.com and 618-3650.

WED.-THURS. Aug. 20-21 THEATRE • SoL Theatre presents a musical based on Amy Krakow’s “The Mutt and the Monster” children’s book series at the Event Hall (aka PAC3) in the Third Street Center starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Info: soltheatrecompany.com.

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Community Calendar The Carbondale Farmer’s Market takes place at the Fourth Street Plaza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday through Oct. 1. There’s live music, fresh produce, local meat/cheese/bread/crafts and more. LIVE MUSIC • Ryan Montbleau (blues/ soul) returns to Steve’s Guitars at 8 p.m. Lately, he’s been in New Orleans to work on Trombone Shorty’s upcoming album. Info: 963-3304.

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CULTURE CLUB • The noontime Culture Club at the Third Street Center presents “The Essence of Mindfulnessâ€? with John (Chohel) Bruna. Coming up: “Reaching the Higher Ground with Families and Communities in Conictâ€? with R. David Troxel on Aug. 27. Info: 963-3221.

LIVE MUSIC • Rivers restaurant holds an open mic night hosted by Dan Rosenthal from 8 to 10 p.m. Info: 928-8813.

ROTARY • The Rotary Club of Carbondale presents Randi Lowenthal (access to capital) at the Carbondale fire station at 6:50 a.m. Coming up: Aug. 27, Patrick Hunter (CMC’s sustainability program); Sept. 3, Stacy Stein (Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment program); Sept. 10, Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser (CMC president). Info or to suggest speakers: riccarlson@gmail.com and steve@kdnk.org.

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BUSINESS EXPO • The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Conference & Expo takes place from 8 a.m. to noon at the Orchard. More than 30 vendors are expected. Info: cailen@carbondale.com.

CHAMBER gOLF • The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce holds its annual golf tournament and ball drop at Aspen Glen, with registration starting at noon and shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. The ball drop’s grand prize is $1,500. Info: cailen@carbondale.com.

LIVE MUSIC • Basalt concludes its Live After Five free music series from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with and Starwood and Night Plane at Willits. Info: Basaltchamber.org.

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Ongoing THOMPSON HOUSE TOURS • The Mt. Sopris Historical Society hosts free tours of the Thompson House Museum on Saturdays from 2 to 5 p.m. through the summer. The historic Thompson House is located directly behind the River Valley Ranch tennis courts. Info: 963-7041. WYLY • The Jody Guralnick show “Subject to

Changeâ€? continues at the Wyly Annex (174 Midland Ave.) Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday. The show continues through Oct. 11. Info: wylyarts.org. KOROLOgOS gALLERY • The Ann Korologos Gallery in Basalt continues the show “Material Magic: Six Sculptors Createâ€? through Sept. 8. Info: 927-9668.

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THURSDAY Aug. 21

LIVE MUSIC • KDNK presents the Carolyn Wonderland Band at Thunder River Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Wonderland is an Austin, Texas based blues rocker. Tickets are $15 at the door; $10 for KDNK members. CLASSICAL MUSIC • New York-based composer/guitarist/singer-songwriter Hiroya Tskuomoto performs at the Carbondale Branch Library at 4 p.m. It’s free. His acoustic music is often described as “impressionistic and cinematicâ€? and contains elements that range from folks and jazz to Japanese style music.

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SUNDAY Aug. 24

FILM • The National Sheepdog Finals presents the documentary “Away to Meâ€? at the Crystal Theatre at 5 p.m. The ďŹ lm follows three sheepdog champions from the U.S., Canada and South Africa in their quest to win the Soldier Hollow sheepdog trial in Utah.

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LIBRARY MEETINg • The GarďŹ eld County library system hosts a community meeting to solicit input for its new strategic plan at the Carbondale Branch Library at 6 p.m. Info: gcpld.org. BARSAMIAN SPEAKS • KDNK hosts an open house with the station’s DJs and journalists at 6:30 p.m., followed by a presentation from David Barsamian at 7:30 p.m. There’ll be wine and cheese. The open house is part of KDNK’s summer membership drive.

LAND DANCE • The Aspen Valley Land Trust’s 11th annual Save the Land Dance will be held at the John Nieslanik Ranch at 5:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Halden Wofford and the Hi Beams. There will also be a sheep-herding demonstration. Tickets are $85 each until Aug. 15 then $100 after that; and $40 for those under 40 years old ($50 after Aug. 15). Tickets are available at 963-8440 or at avlt.org. The sponsors include: Lost Marbles Ranch, Spring Valley Ranch (Seligman Family Foundation), Pitkin County Open Space and Trails, Bighorn Toyota, Gran Farnum Printing, Obermeyer Asset Management, Merrill Lynch, Sporting Ranch

SHEEPDOg FINALS • The 2014 National Sheepdog Finals will be held at the Strang Ranch on Missouri Heights Sept. 9-14. Volunteers are needed. Sign up at avlt.org or sheepdogďŹ nals.com. Info: sheepdogďŹ nals.com. Tickets range from $5 to $40; kids seven and under are free.

A SHAMANIC JOURNEY • True Nature Healing Arts (at 100 N. Third St.) presents “Life is a Living Ceremony: A Shamanic Journeyâ€? with Grandmother Sunder Devi from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 19. For details, go to truenatureheals.com.

TOWN HOSTS CODE MEETINg • The town of Carbondale hosts the August meeting of the Colorado Chapter of the International Code Council on Aug. 21-22. The cost is $35 per person. To RSVP, e-mail grossmiller@parkeronline.org.

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Community Briefs

Please submit your community briefs to news@soprissun.com by noon on Monday. meeting at the Redstone Inn at 6 p.m. on Aug. 24. One topic will be federal Wild & Scenic designation for the Crystal River. The cost for dinner is $24. The talk starts at 7 p.m. and is free. For details, call 963-1389.

New veterans ofďŹ ce opens The Western Slope Veterans Coalition is moving into the Third Street Center and will share an ofďŹ ce with the Center for Independence. Both are agencies of Rocky Mountain Human Services. To explain both organization programs and services, there will be an open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 19. Light refreshments will be served. To RSVP, call 510-5456 or e-mail events@rmhumanservices.org. The Third Street Center is located at the south end of Third Street.

LiveWell taking grant applications The deadline to apply for a LiveWell GarďŹ eld County mini-grant is Sept. 2. The grants, from $500 to $5,000, support local organizations, causes, projects and programs that support healthy eating and active living. For details, call Dana Wood at 625-5200, ext. 8121.

KDNK board meets The KDNK Board of Directors will hold its next meeting at the station (76 S. Second St.) at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. The meeting is open to the public and an agenda is posted at the KDNK ofďŹ ce. For information call 963-0139.

RFC goes family Roaring Fork Conservancy hosts its annual Family Exploration at Filoha from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 21. Tours will explore Filoha Meadows open space and beaver ponds near Redstone, learn about the local bat population and hooved animals, and go on a scavenger hunt. “This tour is appropriate for families with children of all ages and their parents,� said a RFC spokeswoman. Registration is required at roaringfork.org/ events. For details, call 927-1290. The hour is free and is underwritten by Pitkin County Open Space & Trails.

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It’s tomato time again If you are trying to ďŹ gure out ways to deal with your tomatoes, Literacy Outreach has a class for you. For $55, a CSU Master Food Safety advisor will teach you how to make and preserve homemade spaghetti sauce, tomato jelly, salsa. “We will learn ďŹ ve different techniques to put tomatoes up,â€? said a spokeswoman. “Learn to use a pressure canner, water bath canner, and dehydrator. You will

also learn about the “new toys� that are out there and hear reviews from the teacher. The class will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Glenwood Springs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 16. A spaghetti lunch will be served. To register, call 945-5282.

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The Aspen-Sopris Ranger District of the White River National Forest is taking comments on the reissuance of 10-year priority use permits to seven outďŹ tter and guide permit holders, according to a press release. The permits would be reissued to the following entities: Aspen Country Day School, Aspen Idea Culture Tours, city of Aspen Recreation Department, Jaywalker Lodge, Sierra Club Outings, Snowmass Club, and the town of Carbondale Recreation Department. Authorized activities under these permits include hiking, rock climbing, camping, backpacking, sailing, mountain biking, snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. Send written comments to Karen Schroyer, District Ranger, c/o Elke Schuster, Aspen-Sopris Ranger District, P.O. Box 309, Carbondale, CO 81623. The deadline is Sept. 3. For details, call 963-2266.

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Tonic Juicery: fresh squeezed, ready to go Tucked into Main Street courtyard By Nicolette Toussaint Sopris Sun Correspondent While Sismai Moreno, the barista, pours claret-colored juice into a paper tasting cup for a first-time visitor, two additional customers step into the Tonic Juicery. The juice bar, tucked into the courtyard at 320 Main St., offers a dozen different juices each day, all squeezed fresh on site, made in and expressly for Carbondale. An artistically chalked menu lists all of the ingredients that go into Tonic’s organic, cold-pressed juices. Ruby Spice, the claret-colored blend in the tasting cup, contains carrot, apple and beet juice, spiced with ginger, turmeric and garam masala. Silky in texture with fruity undertones, it packs a feisty bite. “Some people say that they have tried

these ingredients and didn’t like them,” Moreno to The Sopris Sun. “But here, sometimes they try again and they say, ‘it’s out of this world.’” Megan Wussow, who is returning her third visit, encourages Jill Meadows, a second-time customer, to try the red juice. “I have tried Emerald City and Ruby Spice, and they were both awesome,” said Wussow. “Today, I need some turmeric because I have a sore shoulder.” Wussow chooses Island Style, which contains celery, apple, watermelon rind, cilantro, chard, lemon, ginger and turmeric – a spice that has anti-inflammatory qualities. The creative force behind Tonic’s juices is Lindsay Mills, who runs the new juicery along with her husband, Micah Mills. “We've spoken with other successful cold-press juice bars across the country and adapted their models to fit in our community. Our recipes are fresh and innovative. Some juices are combos that present themselves to us because we have these vegetables on hand.” Much of

Is “The Carbondale” the favorite juice of Bonedalians? It’s probably too soon to tell – but the blend does contain the town’s official flower, the dandelion. Other ingredients in The Carbondale: grapefruit, pear, cucumber and romaine.

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Tonic Juicery is a bit of a family affair, with customers likely to find owners Micah (left) and wife Lindsay (right) behind the counter or passing checking in, while their kids look on. From left to right are: Atahlia, Jude and Emmylou. Photo by Jane Bachrach

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Letters

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

An invite to veterans Dear Editor: We would like to invite valley veterans and the community to attend our Open House on Tuesday, Aug. 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Third Street Center, 520 Third Street, Carbondale. The event is sponsored by the Center for Independence and Rocky Mountain Human Services/Western Slope Veterans Coalition. Join us to celebrate the opening of our new office and the expansion of services in the Roaring Fork Valley. Come to explore our veterans support programs for PTSD, traumatic brain injury, homelessness and suicide prevention. Our staff will be present to inform attendees about how community members can get involved in supporting our returning military veterans. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Dick Merritt at 920-5178. Lt. Col Dick Merritt U.S. Marine Corps (Ret) Western Slope Veterans Coalition Basalt

Bash a smashing success Dear Editor: On Aug. 2, our three organizations hosted the Maroon Bells Birthday Bash to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Maroon Bells– Snowmass Wilderness and of the Wilderness Act, the legislation that forever protected this special place. The turnout, the outpouring of goodwill, and the sheer joy that everyone brought to the occasion exceeded our wildest expectations! That is what community looks like. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who came together to create a truly wonderful tribute to our beloved wilderness and the heroes who safeguarded it for us. It was a reminder of what a big heart and generous soul this community has. We are a people who appreciate and cherish the magnificent backcountry that surrounds us. And we are a people who celebrate a shared love of all things wild. Thank you especially to the city of Aspen, Pitkin County, and Snowmass Village for your generous financial support. Thank you also to the dozens of businesses whose spon-

sorship enabled us to make the event affordable to all. There isn’t room here to name them all, but a big shout-out has to go to Crystal River Meats and Sweet Coloradough for their amazing donations of enough brisket and donuts for 1,500. Thanks also to the 90-plus volunteers, whose hard work and creativity made the event the success that it was. And thanks, again, to those wilderness heroes whom we honored onstage, and the others who were not able to be there. It was their foresight, and the legacy of protected lands that we all now enjoy, that we celebrated at Aspen Highlands. Sloan Shoemaker Wilderness Workshop Scott FitzWilliams U.S. Forest Service Chris Lane Aspen Center for Environmental Studies

Believe it or not Dear Editor: Whether or not you believe man-made climate change is a reality, and taking a toll on our environment, I think we can all agree on this: We’d rather not continue pumping more and more of the dirty fossil fuels into our atmosphere if we didn’t have to. But why do we have to? Well, when our monetary-market-system was taking shape a couple hundred years ago, the idea of “resource depletion” was, understandably, never even considered. Unfortunately, it still isn’t. We have a system that’s literally decoupled from the natural world (which is insane), and this makes it difficult to move into the clean, renewable systems, because they have to be cost competitive. Damn. So how can we make the clean systems more competitive, and the dirty ones less? A carbon tax? Nobody likes the sound of the tword, with visions of more bureaucracy, bigger government and politicians deciding how to allocate the revenue. These concerns helped kill the cap-and-trade proposal. So, what else? Any carbon tax would most likely be passed along to the consumer, and we’re already stretched to the limit. How about this? The carbon-intensive energy companies could pay a “fee” based on

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how much of these fossil fuels they extract, and instead of the revenue going to the government to be allocated, it would go directly to the consumers. Every household would get a monthly “dividend” deposited into their bank account. Fee-and-dividend. Yes, some of that fee on the producers would be passed along to the consumers. But this would be balanced by the dividend. Revenue-neutral. Also, this fee on the carbon producers would help the clean energy systems become more competitive. There are other benefits as well. Check out Citizen’s Climate Lobby (citizensclimatelobby.org), an advocacy group with over 200 chapters around the country, actively working toward this solution, gaining support in Washington from both sides of the aisle. Our representatives have shown interest, but they could use a kick in the butt from their constituents. If you can get on board with this train of thought, take a few minutes to contact them. And you can contact our local CCL chapter at: ccl.rfv@gmail.com Until we get serious about digging up the root of this problem, and transitioning into a system based on sustainable conservation rather than mindless consumption (a “resource based economy,”) this is something we can do right now. Something we SHOULD do. Steve Saylor Carbondale

Thanks for your support Dear Editor: I first want to thank Eagle County residents for your overwhelming support during the primary election. I could not have accomplished this without your insight and support. A mentor once shared, “a good leader is not the person who can do everything there is to do nor will they be the one who will do everything themselves; a good leader knows their people, understands what motivates them, recognizes each person’s strengths and weaknesses, and surrounds themselves with people that have multiple skill sets that complement each other. “ While employed at the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy for more than 12 years, I was trained and worked as a patrol deputy, field-training officer, hostage/crisis negotiator and investigator. I assisted on interviewing, hiring, training and working alongside many

of the current staff. This gives me insights into understanding their strengths and weaknesses and what motivates them. My 25 years as an Eagle County resident and my years as a member of the Sheriff’s Office have allowed me to work with and get to know the citizens from the remote northern regions of our county around Bond, Burns and McCoy to the top of Tennessee Pass; from the top of Vail Pass to the communities of El Jebel/Basalt With eight years of international law enforcement experience I have extensive experience in international relations. As a police commander with the U.N. Police Mission in Kosovo, I commanded a staff of 150 law enforcement professionals from all over the world, making sure we had the manpower, equipment and leadership to perform our jobs, train new officers and be prepared for any situation, ensuring the safety of the local population and the officers under my command. As a police mentor supervisor for the U.S. Department of State in Afghanistan, I managed a large staff charged with training local Afghan police forces, coordinating with military and police command staff, synchronized goals and accomplishing public safety within local governments/communities. I have experience in coordinating/working with different emergency service agencies during numerous special events throughout Eagle County including the World Forums, ski events, visiting presidents/dignitaries, investigating major eco-terrorist activities and the 1999 Ski Championships. This gives me a solid understanding of what will be necessary to ensure efficient public safety in 2015. I am in and will remain in communication with the professionals involved in the planning process for 2015. My familiarity with Eagle County is not limited to one area, this gives me the insight to help make this event a success. I will be completely informed and prepared to lead the Eagle County Sheriff’s Department through the 2015 Ski Championships. Before, during and after this event I will be focused on the issues that impact all of the county and its residents to ensure safety, problem solving and leadership, representing and serving everyone equally as your Sheriff! James Van Beek Eagle County

Blues and BBQ kicks of KDNK membership drive

Oregon-based David Jacobs Strain brings his slide guitar to town at 7 p.m. on Aug. 16. Leadville Cherokee kicks off the night at 5 p.m. Blues and BBQ is free for KDNK members; $5 for non-members. Photo by Tara Laidlaw Amy Moon will broadcast from Dos Gringos Burritos. “They’ll take your membership pledges, pour coffee and broadcast ‘Billy Bob’s Revenge,’” Skinner continued.

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Blues and BBQ kicks off KDNK radio’s summer membership drive downtown from 4 to 10 p.m. on Aug. 16. The evening kicks off with Native American-inspired rock/reggae band Leadville Cherokee at 5 p.m. Blues guitarist David Jacobs Strain takes the stage at 7 p.m. “Strain is a fierce slide guitar player and song poet from Oregon,” said KDNK Director Steve Skinner. Guitar Player magazine said: “He (Strain) doesn’t just rock out: he’s learned the art of crossing musical boundaries from the masters. His music has a fiery passion that’s exciting and engaging, tempered with an aesthetic reminiscent of the Pacific Northwest, where he grew up and cut his first guitar strings. Don’t be fooled by his youth; Jacobs-Strain knows what he’s doing.” The Goat restaurant will provide the barbecue; libations will come from New Belgium. Admission is free for KDNK members; $5 for non-members. KDNK’s summer membership drive continues with the film “The Last Waltz” at the Crystal Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. Proceeds benefit the station. At Thunder River Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 21, the station presents blues woman Carolyn Wonderland and her band. Tickets are $10 for KDNK members, $20 for non-members. On Aug. 26, DJ Billy Bob Speaks and

Second St.) at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 27. This is an interactive live studio broadcast, in which Barsamian will speak about media, capitalism and the environment. “Sure we have Earth Day, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act and the Environmental Protection Agency,” Barsamian said. “Still, the threat to our environment is acute and growing. The majority of solutions on offer — from driving a hybrid, to recycling plastic, to using efficient light bulbs — focus on individual lifestyle choices of mostly privileged people. But the scale of the crisis requires a far deeper and fundamental transformation. As global warming accelerates, carbon-fueled industrial capitalism is systemically incapable of making the necessary radical changes to protect the planet. Its insatiable appetite for profits precludes it from doing so. It is time to think about a different economic system.” Those who renew their memberships before Aug. 18 will be entered to win one of two Early Bird drawings. New and renewing members will be entered to win the Night on the Town drawing, complete with a gift certificate to Allegria restaurant in Carbondale, two tickets to the movies at the Crystal Theatre, breakfast at the Village Smithy and a night on the couch at Steve’s Guitars. Sustainable level members and above will be entered to win a 25-pound grill package from Sustainable Settings. For more information, go to kdnk.org.

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SoL eatre shines new light on Krakow plays Sopris Sun Staff Report

A student cast of 33 young actors are in charge of just about everything in this SoL Theatre production, including set design, props, lighting and sound. Courtesy photo

In 2005, Carbondale resident Amy Krakow published the third book in her children’s book series, “The Mutt and the Monster.” When numerous kids asked when the fourth book would come out, she mostly responded by telling them that the “trilogy” was complete. But now, several years later, she has written a musical based on the series. “From the time the idea popped into my head, to writing it, and finally braving walking into SoL Theatre to meet with directors Logan Carter and Jennifer Michaud, seven years had gone by,” Krakow said. “Aside from working several jobs, too many ski days, and endless summer hikes, the musical spent most of its time inside a desk drawer collecting dust. When Sol Theatre decided to take it on, I spent the next few months editing and polishing it off.” Based on her own two mutts, Sparky and Spooner, the books tell the comical tale of canine sibling rivalry where both dogs are cast as the underdog, demanding sympathy from readers as they try to convince them that their young owner, Lucy, loves the other one more. The musical takes them to a courtroom where they finally have the chance to find out who Lucy really loves more, with hilarious results. Sol Theatre Managing Director Jennifer Michaud showcased the original musical during is 2014 summer camp, in conjunction with the Carbondale Council on the Arts and Humanities

(CCAH), which will culminate in two evening performances: on Aug. 20-21 at 6:30 p.m. The student cast of 33 young actors will be putting on a colorful, magical, musical version of the story and they will be in charge of everything, including acting, singing, choreography, set design, props, lights, sound and even directing. “These young actors will not only be in a production but will create every piece of the magic in bringing a new musical to the stage,” Michaud said. Local musician Matt Haslett is taking the lead as music director, assisted by Aspen High School summer intern and actor Emory Major. They will work along side the kids writing and performing all original songs, as well as playing all the songs in the musical. SoL Artistic Director Logan Carter will be working with the students on skills ranging from projection to improvisation. Bryan Edelmann, drama teacher at Cornerstone Classic School (and SoL alum), is assisting in bringing the production together, and Amy Krakow herself will be there to help out with character development and background. Performances will be held at The Third Street Center in Carbondale in the former PAC3, (now known as The Event Hall). Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and can be purchased in advance at www.soltheatrecompany.com, and at the door. More information is available at www.soltheatrecompany.com.

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Highway 133 project on time, on budget Sopris Sun Staff Report At about half-way through the project, construction on Highway 133 is on time and on budget, according to a Carbondale Chamber of Commerce press release. “Work on the west side of the roundabout and the reconstruction on the section north of Colorado Avenue into the village is right on target,” said Graham Riddile, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) engineer. Riddile added that there have been some minor change orders, but that those costs are in line with budget too. CDOT is widening Highway 133 and upgrading the corridor for about two miles, starting at the intersection of Highway 82. The traffic signals that hung over the intersection of Highway 133 and Main Street were hauled off several weeks ago, and the east side of the new roundabout is open for through traffic in both directions. At least one business owner on Highway 133 is upbeat, despite the heavy construction equipment that prepares the road in front of his shop for new asphalt. “We planned for the worst and hoped for the best,” said Aloha Mountain Cyclery owner Darren Broome. It turns out it really hasn’t affected us. As a destination business people seek us out,” Broome continued. “It’s way less painful than we thought it would be and it seems to be going incredibly well for such a huge project.” He added that if people are inconvenienced by the short delays, that by and large, they’ve learned to deal with it. And as a member of the town’s Bike, Pedestrian and Trails Committee, Broome says he’s excited about the new trail connections that will make access to the nearby Dolores Way better and safer. Riddle said the project partners continue to do their best to minimize wait times and maximize traffic flow. “We understand that this project is different than a typical interstate construction; we’re working in the middle of town and right outside people’s homes. Both CDOT and United Companies, our contractor, have a heightened sensitivity to that.”

What’s this called? A half roundabout? A 180? In any case, construction on the roundabout at Highway 133 and Main Street is about half way complete. The entire two-mile project should be wrapped up in November, according to state officials. Photo courtesy CDOT Retail businesses as a whole also seem to be faring at least OK. The Highway 133 corridor is Carbondale’s biggest salestax generator, and collections for May sales were up 4.5 percent, with June collections up 3.9 percent over last year. In July, traffic was shifted to the west side of Highway 133 between Colorado Avenue and Dolores Way as work on the east side of the highway got under way. Main Street west of 7/Eleven is closed to through traffic for about another month, as work shifted to the west side of the roundabout. Hendrick

Drive (which intersects both Main Street and Highway 133) is serving as a detour while West Main Street is closed. Construction on the $9.4 million project, which includes new trails and landscaping along Highway 133, is expected to conclude in November. Partners in design, funding, planning and execution include the town of Carbondale, the Federal Lease Mining District, Garfield County, the Roaring Fork Transit Authority and CDOT. For more information on the project, go to colorado133.com.

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coach. Having completed a one-year program offered by the Institute for Integrated Nutrition based in New York City, she can assist patrons with cleanse programs and nutrition. “One benefit of juicing is that it’s a really easy way to hit all your targets for daily vegetable intake. The juices are full of vitamins, minerals and micronutrients, and they help you add a better variety of vegetables to your diet,” she said. Lindsay and Micah Mills have lived in the Roaring Fork Valley for more than a decade. After living in Aspen and also in Taos, they moved back to Carbondale because “it was our favorite place in the valley.” The couple’s three children — an eight and a four year old, plus an eight month old — think that “it’s exciting to have a storefront to hang out in.” The family opened the storefront on July 14 in the space formerly occupied by Grana Bakery. The remodeled shop has a quiet, spa-like feel. Its bar and walls are paneled with weathered and recycled cedar. A comfy couch invites pa-

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trons to stay a while, and a playpen is tucked to one side of the bar. While at Tonic, customers can sample and purchase smoothies and more than dozen juices, including The Hulk, The Redhead, The Green Hopper, Cucumber Cooler, Golden Sunrise and The Carbondale. Tonic Juicery offers a buy-10, get-one-free punch card to regulars, and will soon be a offering a local subscription and delivery program. “We really love juice,” said Lindsay. “And I always wished there was a juice bar in Carbondale. So we opened one.”

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