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Volume 5, Number 32 | September 26, 2013

Dreaming big for the schools

By Debbie Bruell Sopris Sun Correspondent

403 Main Street Carbondale (970) 963-4498

The weather was perfect for the second annual Carbondale Chamber of Commerce golf tournament and ball drop at Aspen Glen on Sept. 20. We’re talking a cloudless blue sky and early afternoon temperatures in the low 70s. Tournament winners were: first place (gross score) Cheney Plumbing; first place (net score) Apex Brown Foreman #1; second place (net score) Alpine Bank. Longest men’s drive, E. McVoy; longest women’s drive, M. Ochs; closest to pin (#8), E. McVoy; closest to pin (#14), Becky Ciani. Ball drop winners: Donny Isenhart ($1,500), Maureen Stepp (a cruiser bike), M. Burt ($250 restaurant gift certificate package). Photo by Lynn Burton

“There is a country where students start school at a later age ... spend less time in school per day ... have barely any homework ... are rarely tested … .” So begins a video showcasing Finland: the country whose education system consistently ranks at the top of the world by almost every measure.

Portions of this video and others were screened last Monday at an event organized by Our Children, Our Schools (OCOS) — an ad hoc group of parents from local private, charter and public schools and other community members who are working to spark conversations about innovative ideas in education.

Among the many contrasts between schools in Finland and the United States, the video highlights the difference in their approach to the teaching profession. Whereas U.S. teachers today must comply with an onslaught of accountability measures, Finland’s teachers are trusted to work as professionals. “If people are trusted then they want to be worth that trust,” states one Finnish educator. “People perform better when they are trusted. … They are not controlled.”

In another video screened on Monday, Sir Ken Robinson, a world-renowned education and creativity expert, criticizes our education system’s narrow definition of what it means to be smart.

By drawing a line between “academic” and “non-academic” ability, Robinson argues, the arts and other engaging activities get devalued.

Instead, Robinson says, our schools should embrace “aesthetic experiences” -- experiences in which “our senses are operating at their peak, when you are present in the current moment, when you are resonating with the excitement of this thing that you’re experiencing, when you are fully alive.”

By providing these kinds of experiences, Robinson believes our schools could be “waking (children) up to what they have inside of themselves.”

Unfortunately, instead of providing aesthetic experiences, Robinson says, we tend to “anaesthetize” our children, deadening their senses with “boring stuff” in classes and even SCHOOLS page 19

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COHERE introduces C’dale to transition initiatives

By Sue Gray Sopris Sun Correspondent

In light of increasing climate woes, Middle East conflicts and Peak Oil, the question on many people’s mind is: “How do we prepare ourselves to live less dependently, or even independently, of fossil fuels?”

That question has spawned a worldwide movement called “Transition,” which explores ways communities can learn to thrive while transitioning from our current fossil-

fuel-based economy to one that is sustainable and self-sufficient.

Transition initiatives create systems where businesses, organizations and individuals collaborate in localizing their economy, so as to be less reliant on imported goods the corporate infrastructure and government assistance.

One of the key components of economic localization is the food hub; an organization that collects, markets and distributes the produce of local farmers, ranchers and commer-

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cial food operations. By serving as a conduit between small-scale food producers and regional buyers, the food hub keeps money in the local economy while providing job security to the food producers.

Food hubs have been popping up in communities all over the world, gaining momentum in the last five years. Now, even the USDA has a webpage championing these entrepreneurial food distribution systems.

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Anniversary thanks

address the question of how our schools can Spanish) and Oct. 3 (in English). We want to truly engage and inspire children to reach inspire you through these videos to particiDear Editor: pate actively in these conversations.

We would like to thank all of our family their highest potential.

Parents from private, public and charter The transformation of Glenwood Springs and friends that sent us such nice cards, called and visited with us celebrating our 60th wed- schools and other community members will Elementary School into an Expeditionary ding anniversary. We have been so blessed these come together to view these videos and en- Learning School demonstrates the district's gage in some thoughtful discussion regarding openness and proactive stance in terms of 60 years with such good family and friends.

Love to you all and thank you so very much. the future of Carbondale’s schools. Our goal making positive changes in our schools. Let's is to jumpstart a conversation among teach- dream big together and create schools in CarJoan and Larry Cheney ers, parents, students, administrators and bondale that truly reflect the educational Carbondale other community members about how to ideals of our community.

Schools group presents video best meet our children’s needs and prepare The OCOS video event will take place them for the future.

Monday, Sept. 23 at Carbondale Middle Dear Editor: Re-1 is organizing a series of community School. Admission is FREE. Doors open at 5:45 Our Children, Our Schools (OCOS) inCongratulations theexciting more than and eighthtograde Carbondale Middle School whobegins hikedatto6 the conversations find students out whatatWE want p.m. and the program p.m.top sharp. vites you to a uniqueto and event30 thisseventh of Mt. Elbert Sept. on Sept.

6. The annual trip was the school’s Outdoor Education Program. Courtesy photo frompart our of public schools. The initial CarbonErin Rigney coming Monday, 23. We will be screenCarbondale ing a series of thought-provoking videos that dale conversations will take place Oct. 2 (in 22 •• THE www.SoprisSun.com •• SEPTEMBER September 26,19, 2013 THE SOPRIS SUN • www.SoprisSun.com 2013

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Beginning Qigong and Tai Chi classes start soon Some results are astounding

By Barbara Dills Sopris Sun Correspondent What do a town trustee, a jewelry artist, a drummer, and a former nurse have in common? Besides living in Carbondale, they all practice Tai Chi at the Third Street Center.

The local non-profit Senior Matters began sponsoring a twice-weekly Tai Chi class at the Third Street Center in August of 2012. Just over a year later, that class is still going strong. Some of the original participants have dropped out, but many others have joined along the way.

Instructor John Norton manages to make everyone feel welcome, no matter what their level of experience or fitness. As he likes to say, “The most important person in any class is the person who is there for the first time.”

Thanks to its origins and popularity in China, Tai Chi is practiced by more people worldwide than any other form of exercise. And, although people of all ages and levels of health are drawn to Tai Chi, it is particularly well suited for anyone experiencing physical limitations due to aging, illness or injury, which is what inspired Senior Matters to promote this class. Says Norton, “Tai Chi combines so many neat things in one package. You get strength; you get balance and improved posture and flexibility. You learn to integrate the movements of your body and to harmonize your mind, your self, and your spirit with nature. And then, because they are also non-impact, generally speaking, people don’t get injured doing Tai Chi or Qigong.”

Norton and his wife, Judy Haynes, founded Accelerate Human Performance in Glenwood Springs, and together they have many decades of experience in the fitness industry. Yet, after over 20 years, Norton says he’s never found anything that comes close to Tai Chi for its overall fitness value.

Qigong and Tai Chi Qigong (pronounced chi-gung) literally means “life energy cultivation” in Chinese. Qigong exercises are gentle and repetitive, emphasizing breathing and relaxation while building strength and increasing balance. Their power is in their simplicity: anyone can learn and the benefits are immediate, yet they build over time. Originally inspired by the movements of animals and birds and the behavior of nature — the wind, ocean, sun, moon, etc. — many Qigong exercises date back thousands of years.

Tai Chi evolved more recently, starting in the 15th century. In Tai Chi, the various exercises and postures are linked together to form one flow of movement, known as a form. Elements of Qigong were combined with those of ancient martial arts to create what we know today as Tai Chi. The seeming complexity of Tai Chi can be a barrier to students initially, but once the postures are learned, the practitioner doesn’t have to think about them. And the learning process itself creates new pathways in the brain

Doris O’Neill (to the right in blue shirt and gray pants) reports that when she first started attending the Senior Matters Tai Chi class she was bent over, but now leaves standing up straight. Another class member said Tai Chi has helped her recover from hip replacement. Photo by Barbara Dills that research has shown are extremely beneficial, particularly for older adults.

Research findings Some of the most exciting research on Tai Chi and Qigong is available in a new book entitled “The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi: 12 Weeks to a Healthy Body, Strong Heart, and Sharp Mind.” The author, Peter Wayne, PhD, states, “The growing problems associated with our fast paced, multi-tasking, over stimulated, moreis-better Western lifestyle can be counteracted by the ‘meditation in motion’ of Tai Chi. The dynamic changes derived from a regular Tai Chi practice provide a practical strategy for navigating life with less stress and more balance.”

These findings are echoed by the experience of local Tai Chi and Qigong participants. Doris O’Neill, in her 80s, reports that her posture and balance have improved tremendously. “I came to class bent over and now I leave standing straight,” she says. Another class member, Sylvia Wendrow, was recuperating from a hip replacement when she first joined. She says regular practice of Tai Chi strengthened her leg and accelerated her recovery. Many others in the Third Street Center class have similar stories to tell.

Beginner class One thing that has concerned Norton is the fact that some participants who could benefit most from the practice of Qigong and Tai Chi drop out when learning the linked-together postures in the Tai Chi form presents challenges. To remedy this, Senior Matters is launching a new Beginning Qigong class at the Third Street Center starting

in October. This new class will meet at 11 a.m. every Friday in the Senior Matters room (next to Lift-Up); the first class is scheduled for Oct. 4. The focus will be on relaxation and breathing utilizing the simple flowing exercises of Qigong, which can be performed either sitting (even in a wheelchair) or standing. The class can be a steppingstone to learning the Tai Chi form. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age or fitness level.

Ongoing Classes The Monday and Wednesday morning classes will continue to meet in the Calaway Room: Beginning Tai Chi starts at 8:30 a.m., followed by a half hour of Qigong starting at 8:55 a.m. and another half hour of intermediate Tai Chi, with the session ending at 9:55 a.m. There are no prerequisites and new people are welcome to join at any time.

The cost of all Senior Matters-sponsored Tai Chi and Qigong classes is $8 per class on a drop-in bases or $48 per calendar month for the Monday and Wednesday class and $24 per calendar month for the Friday Beginning Qigong class. Scholarship assistance is available.

For more information, contact Bill Dunn from Senior Matters at 970-274-1010 or John Norton at 970-3791375. Norton is also available for private in-home sessions.

Next steps

• Beginning Qigong: Every Friday at 11 .m. starting on Oct. 4; • Beginning Tai Chi: Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.

• Call: John Norton at 970-379-1375 or Bill Dunn at 970-274-1010.

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Town Briefs Town considering switch to LED lights Sopris Sun Staff Report

Carbondale town staffers are considering the switch from high-pressure sodium to LED technology streetlights, according to town manager Jay Harrington’s weekly report.

Harrington said that in 2011, the town converted the streetlight on Main Street in front of the Forest Service office to LED. “The LED technology has advanced since that conversion was made,” the memo said. “We can now obtain LED lights that emit soft light.

And, they are less expensive. Staff will get an accurate count on the lights we own to obtain a better cost analysis.”

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In other news from the town manager’s weekly report: • The new dump truck has arrived. It is a big upgrade.

• The parks crew started the repair work on one of the wooden bridges in Sopris Park. Someone kicked out a railing and there was some deteriorated wood that is being replaced.

• Staff will be meet with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife to determine the feasibility of roughing in a 100-yard primitive foot path above the existing foot path along the Crystal River, east of River Valley Ranch’s North Bridge Drive, where the river has partially eroded away the river bank where the existing path is making it unsafe at high water. This will need to be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• The town installed three new trees in Sopris Park, the corner of Third Street and Main Street, and on West Ridge Court at Hendricks Road.

• Staff is obtaining a bid from A. Highland for landscaping and irrigation for the new bio-swales (bulb-outs) on Sopris Avenue west of Fourth Street. This is part of the library public right-of-way improvements.

• Town staff attended a three county (Garfield, Pitkin and Eagle) Regional Trail Coalition meeting to discuss a proposed RFTA grant submittal to CDOT seeking $75,000 to establish a 25-year Bicycle & Pedestrian Regional Master Plan to correspond with CDOT’s 2040 Transportation Plan of prioritized

trail projects, with cost estimates, and plans for funding and implementation.

• The Planning & Zoning Commission packet for the unified development code (UDC) kick-off meeting was prepared and sent to the commission. The stakeholders were given the project background and a list of survey questions. The group attending the Sustainability Technical Meeting were given background information, including a list of existing town plans and documents.

Both documents are included in the P&Z packet. The scope of work included in the packet is the one approved by the board of trustees.

• Gateway RV Park campground use for the week of September 14-20 had a total of 49 booked nights and an occupancy rate of 39 percent. The park (editor’s note: located at the intersection of Highway 82 and 133 and owned by the town) closes for the season on Oct. 15.

• Janet Buck met with Jay Harrington, Amy Kimberly and Dr. Florine Raitano to discuss assets, opportunities, barriers and goals for a potential Creative District.

• (Town planner) John Leybourne met with people representing the Methodist Church regarding demolition of a home on their property along Third Street.

• The finance department continues to work on the 2014 budget.

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The following events are drawn from incident reports of the C’dale Police Dept.

MONDAY Sept. 23 At 8:38 p.m. a woman called police to report an accidental dial from her ex-husband with a lot of yelling in the background. Police contacted the man, who explained he had been watching Monday Night Football.

SATURDAY Sept. 21 At 7:51 p.m.

Carbondale police followed up on a report to Glenwood police that a man had placed another person in a trunk of his Mustang at the West Glenwood Mall. Carbondale contacted the driver and found that there was not room in the trunk to hold a person. The man believed his ex-girlfriend might have set him up.

FRIDAY Sept. 20 At 4:47 a.m. officers received a report of a woman crying for help on Cleveland Place. Upon arrival, they located the woman in question, still calling for help. However, when contacted by police, she told them that everything was OK and she didn’t want their assistance.

Potato Day celebrates Carbondale’s 125th Sopris Sun Staff Report

The 104th annual Potato Day celebrates all 125 years of Carbondale’s history, with the Tater Trot on Sept. 27 and a parade, farmer’s market, barbecue, music and more on Sept. 28.

Naturally, this year’s parade theme is “Happy Birthday, Carbondale.”

Service sorority Xi Gamma Tau, with about 15 members, is the primary organizer this year, according to Lisa Quint, although don’t be surprised to see members of Beta Epsilon pitching in.

“They’ve retired from organized it, but are helping out,” Quint said.

In the early 1990s, both sororities stepped up to take over the event after the previous long-time organizers hung up their potato sacks.

This year marks the return of Potato Day being held the same weekend as Roaring Fork High School’s homecoming. The school’s Zack Ritchie filed the following report (which has been edited due to space limitations): “As we all know, you, as a member of this community, are interested in what the high school is doing. So for your benefit, here are some interesting things that have occurred: Tuesday (Sept. 24) brought Twin Day to the high school; Wednesday included Superhero Day as well as a landslide win by the senior boys in Powderpuff (boys) volleyball and a monumental victory by the senior girls in Powderpuff football (editor’s note: these were bold predictions on Zack’s part). Following the Powderpuff games was a rowdy celebratory truck rally starting at the Carbondale Middle School (editor’s note: another prediction, although the Sopris Sun was fairly confident as of press time that this event took place).

“The boys soccer team will be playing Basalt at home 6 p.m. on Sept. 26. Attendance by everyone in the town

Members of Xi Gamma Tau and others wrapped potatoes in Satank on Tuesday. The spuds will be inserted into the Sopris Park barbecue pit on Saturday morning. The meat goes in on Friday afternoon. Photo by Will Grandbois is mandatory. An immense bonfire of school spirit will be held afterwards, of which attendance is only mandatory for Roaring Fork students and nobody else. Friday will be Blue and Gold Day at the high school; much blue and gold will be seen. The Rams volleyball team will then play Eagle Valley at home at 4 p.m. That game will be immediately followed by the Rams football team playing Paonia at home at 7 p.m. The game will be kicked off with a special performance by the Roaring Fork Band and Choir; homecoming royalty will be announced at halftime during the football game.

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“Roaring Fork will have several floats in the Potato Day parade, including one from each class, and a marching performance by the band. Saturday night will conclude Homecoming Week with the infamous Homecoming Dance. Go forth and ram.”

Other non-homecoming highlights include: Parade entry forms are available at the chamber of commerce and town hall; KDNK’s annual Potato Day record sale at Sopris Park takes place form 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and highly-placed station staffers predict it will be “our biggest sale ever.”

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Telephone scam alert Carbondale police report a telephone scam that targets grandparents. The perpetrators call unsuspecting grandparents, saying they are their grandson or granddaughter, and have been injured in a car accident and are in jail. The caller then says he or she needs $2,500 (or another sum of money) to get out of jail. Police advise people who receive such a call to ask questions of the caller and not to fall for the scam.

No, thank you The folks at Martin’s Central Vacuum on Highway 133 are celebrating their first year in business and want to thank everyone for supporting them and making their first 12 months a success. Lots of locals were glad to see the shop open last fall, and more than one report they saved money getting their broken (or clogged) vacuums repaired rather than driving to Wal-Mart or Target to buy a new one. Good luck to the Martins in the upcoming year.

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While longtime Sopris Sun and Valley Journal readers debate whether Sunday night’s first snow on Mt. Sopris was a dusting or whether it produced an actual “mantel” of snow, here is what appears to the last snow on Sopris for the winter of 2012-2013. The picture was shot Saturday afternoon. Photo by Lynn Burton

Actually, we’re talking weeds, as in “The 2014 Weeds of Colorado” calendar now available at the Carbondale Branch Library. A different invasive weed is featured each month, with the elongated mustard kicking things off in January and the beautiful but dangerous yellow toadflax in December. All of the weed fighters featured in the calendar are fully clothed. One is even wearing what appears to be a hazmat suit. The calendar is produced by the Colorado Weed Management Association.

Jake and Jane go footballing KDNK radio personalities Jake and Jane report they

are announcing Friday night’s homecoming football game against Paonia and might even have a special guest or two. “Final contract talks between the station and us, us the special guests, and special guests and their significant others are ongoing and not known at press time,” Jake and Jane said in unison. Both claim to know a thing or two about football and have numerous opinions on the Denver Broncos, although Jake says he’s the only one who has actually had the snot knocked out of him in a game.

Tune into KDNK-FM at 88.1, 88.3 or 88.5 at 7 p.m. on Sept. 27 to see if they found the stadium in time for the first half kickoff.

TRUU welcomes new minister Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist (TRUU) is pleased to announce its new minister, the Rev. Dr. Stephan Papa.

Rev. Papa resides in Denver with his wife, Patty, and will serve TRUU as a part-time consulting minister. Prior to this position, he spent six years as the special assistant to the president for Growth Funding at the Unitarian Universalist Association in Boston.

Rev. Papa will conduct services in the Calaway Room in Carbondale’s Third Street Center at 10 a.m., usually on the first and third Sundays of each month. For more information, go to tworiversuu.org.

They say it’s your birthday Folks celebrating their birthday this week include: Leonard Zanni, Tristan Cheney and Mimi Schlumberger (Sept. 26); Kate Comer, Peggy DeVilbiss, Linda Fleming and Susan Cheney (Sept. 27); Felicia “Flash” Trevor, Madeleine Dameron Dahl, Kristin Stewart and Andrew McMichael (Sept. 28); Mark Grice and Mike Waski (Oct. 1); and Bill Rice and Meddi Shaw (Oct. 2).

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Fall 2013 Climbing Wall Programs Facilitated Climbing Wall Hours

Staffed Wall Sessions and Safety Orientations and Belay/Climb certifications available.

Tuesday 5:30-7:30 pm Thursday 5:30- 7:30 pm Ages: 4-6

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Kerwin Hirro (left) and Jose Lopez (below) pick up good yardage during Roaring Fork’s only scoring drive in their 28-6 loss to Ridgeview Academy on Saturday. In this weekend’s homecoming action, the soccer boys bring a 4-2-1 record to their 6 p.m. game against Basalt on Sept. 26. The 4-6 volleyball team hosts Eagle at 5 p.m. on Sept. 27, while the 2-2 football squad takes on powerhouse Paonia at 7 p.m.

On Sept. 28, the soccer team travels to Glenwood for a game at 1 p.m.

Photos by Lynn Burton

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Not all of the excitement at Saturday’s Roaring Fork football game was generated on the field. Dwight Howard, a 6’11” NBA basketball star, created a bit of a stir when he was recognized at halftime. Here’s what happened.

Howard and another guy stood pretty much unnoticed through the first half at the north end of the bleachers watching the action. That changed when Ridgeview Academy players ran past him on their way to the locker room at half time. “It’s Dwight Howard,” one of the trailing players yelled as he and a few other stragglers swerved over for a fist bump. A Ridgeview coach quickly herded his errant squad members back to the rest of the team but word quickly spread as kids and adults cruised over to see if the Howard spotting was true.

It was and the Houston Rockets center casually chatted with any and all who approached to say hi.

Howard was a little vague on what brought him to town but said he was in Aspen for highaltitude training and a Carbondale person invited him to the game.

When asked what he thought about Carbondale, Howard said it’s nice “ … but I haven’t seen much of it.”

Photo by Lynn Burton

national Plug-in vehicle day Friday, Sep 27 • Carbondale, CO • 3:00–4:30 Pm

You’re invited to a plug-in vehicle display & presentation!

Test drive a Chevy Volt! Learn about plug-in vehicles!

Experts from local clean energy organizations CLEER, CORE, & Northern Colorado Clean Cities will be on hand to discuss local plug-in vehicle deployment efforts and tax incentives. carbondale town Hall 511 colorado ave 3:00 Presentation on plug-in vehicles, tax incentives, and infrastructure

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3:30- Chevy Volt test drives 4:30 Vehicle displays: • Nissan Leaf (electric vehicle) • Ford C-MAX Energi (plug-in hybrid) Charging demonstrations using the Town of Carbondale’s new Level 2 charger For more inFormation, contact: Robert Morrison, Coordinator Northern Colorado Clean Cities (970) 948-8769 • robertcleancities@outlook.com

8 • THE SOPRIS SUN • www.SoprisSun.com • September 26, 2013

Tips ways on eating sustainably; it makes associations a difference Five to build mutually beneficial

By Sue Gray Sopris Sun Contributor

“Our treasure lies in the beehive Starting in the 1950’s, fishing fleets began encircling pods of dolphins withknowledge.” large nets to catch yellow fin tuna schooling beneath of our

them. The dolphins drowned in the process. By the late 1980’s – Nietzsche nearly 100,000 dolphins were killed each year by this method.

In 1986, the Earth Island Institute organized a consumer boyFrom the beginning, human society was based on cott of tuna to urge U.S. tuna companies to adopt dolphin-safe interdependence. Those who were strong and able did fishing practices. People around the the hunting, farming, and building. The children and world joined the tuna boycott after elderly did simple chores like sewing or gathering fireseeing a video of hundreds of wood. Families shared field work and childcare. Those dolphins dying in tuna nets in who experienced abundance the Eastern Tropical Pacific gave to those who were fishing grounds. less fortunate. Each perAs a result of the boyson contributed their cott, the world’s three own special talents largest tuna companies to the collective. agreed to stop selling tuna Even today, tribal caught by netting dolphins. Folcultures who live lowing that, the U.S. Congress cooperatively in passed the Dolphin Protection Consumer this way exhibit less Information Act to support “Dolphin-Safe” labels on tuna inequality among products, so that consumers could make informed choices at their members. There the supermarket. Through these efforts, reported dolphin are no rich or poor and deaths in the ETP have dropped to under 3,000 annually. everyone’s needs are met.

This example proves that ordinary people can contribute to In the early development of the sustainability of our planet by making good choices about the societies, goods and services were traded. People with food they eat. Here are 10 things you can do to eat sustainably: skills traded them for other skills or commodities and • Go meatless once a week. It takes about 2,400 gallons of visa versa. This system was based on need and desire, water to produce one pound of beef, and the meat industry is rather than monetary value, so again everyone’s needs responsible for nearly one-fifth of man-made greenhouse gas were met. emissions. A large amount of oil is required to grow feed for Because of the inherent interdependence in these comanimals, and to process and transport them. Going meatless munities, it was important to build and maintain healthy once a week is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint. personal relationships. If you alienated the person with See meatlessmonday.com the chickens, you were not likely to get any eggs. So • Choose meat from sustainably raised animals. Factorywhen conflict arose, mediation and reconciliation were farmed animals are crowded together in unsanitary conditions essential to maintaining a stable community. Ceremonies and must be given antibiotics to keep them from getting sick. and celebrations strengthened people’s relationships to They’re often fed unnatural diets and given growth hormones as each other and the place they all shared. well. On factory farms, thousands of animals excrete tons of With the advent of the monetary system, society bewaste that is held in open-air lagoons that pollute the surcame consumer-based instead of community-based. Peorounding air, land and water. Grass-fed cattle and free-range ple relied less on each other and more on governments, chickens are healthier and could keep us healthier too. Grass-fed corporations, and world markets. beef has up to six times more omega-3s than factory farmed, While some accumulated great wealth, the sick, eldergrain-fed meat. Omega-3 has been shown to improve our carly, orphaned, and anyone whose fortunes took a turn for diovascular system, brain function and may help prevent cancer. the worse, were left out in the cold. When governments • Buy free-range organic eggs. The food given to corpobegan creating institutions to care for the less fortunate, rate egg-factory hens contains synthetic pesticides, fungicides, taking the burden off of families and neighbors, we beherbicides and fertilizers. The hens live a miserable life in pens came more alienated from each other. they cannot even turn around in. In addition to “Organic” and The current market economy depends upon constant “Free-range,” look for labels such as “Certified Humane” or growth, which relies on manufacturing of new products.

“Animal Welfare Approved,” meaning that the chickens were That depletes resources and creates waste and pollution. treated humanely. Even better, buy eggs from local sources or Growth cannot continue forever, and as we’re now seeraise the chickens yourself! ing, economic downturns result in services being cut to • Know your fish. Poor fishing practices are depleting fish those most in need. The disparity between rich and poor populations, destroying habitats and polluting the water. is becoming wider with a larger percentage of the popuWhen buying fish, choose those that are abundant, well manlation struggling just to make ends meet. aged, fished or farmed in environmentally friendly ways, and With dwindling resources, inflation, devaluation, and low in contaminants such as mercury and PCBs. To help you market fluctuations, it’s clear that our present economic pick the right fish, the Monterey Bay Aquarium website has

a printable pocket guide and an app for mobile devices at montereybayaquarium.org. system is unsustainable, which is why many communities • Buy local or grow your own. Corporate farms notoriously are experimenting with new models like alternative curemploy soil depleting methods of food production. Oil-based rency, bartering, and Time Banks. fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides kill crucial micro-organisms, A relatively new concept that draws on old princimachines encourage erosion and allow topsoil to blow away. ples is the Gift Economy, in which goods and services Increasingly, plants are being modified by adding in the genes of are exchanged based on ability, talent, and need, rather other plants, animals and even bacteria (GMO). And the transthan monetary value. Neighbors help each other with portation of food from distant areas uses a lot of fuel and prochores, meals, or childcare. Volunteering and donating duces pollutants. Plus, plants begin to lose nutrients soon after contribute to taking care of the less fortunate. Rather harvesting, so the less time between the farm and your table, the than everyone on the block owning a lawnmower, one more nutritious the food is. machine is shared by all. Instead of buying new materials • Eat what’s in season. “Fresh” tomatoes in the winter? or goods, old ones are donated or traded, so resources Yes, we can buy anything we want all year round thanks to are conserved and environments preserved. The less that importation from the southern hemisphere. But it’s important money is used for commerce, the more everyone’s talents to consider the distance food travels because of the energy are utilized and everyone’s needs are met. consumed in getting it to our table. In-season food guides are Alternative economies are based upon making conavailable on the Internet and at your public library. nections and building relationships. Here are five ways • Drink shade-grown coffee. The world’s tropical forests exto form mutually beneficial associations within your tract carbon from the atmosphere, provide animal habitat, and community: contain important medicinal plants. Burning and clear-cutting rainHave a block party: Meet your neighbors and discovforests to create large coffee plantations produces roughly 16 perer what resources and talents each one possesses. Expericent of man-made greenhouse gas emissions. These plantations ment with exchanging goods and services in your own sap nutrients from the soil and are dependent on chemical fertilizneighborhood. ers. Shade-grown coffee preserves rainforest health and diversity.

Volunteer and contribute: Giving of your time, talent, • Buy unprocessed foods. Factories that produce processed

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Illustration by and SuepolluGray food use a lot of chemicals and fuel, and create waste tants. Processed foods come with a lot of packaging, too. Buy bulk goods or money is a great way to build relationships and nuts, beans and grains, make your own meals and snacks, and create an equitable society where no one goes without eat fresh fruit and vegetables to cut down on packaging waste. the basic necessities.

• Don’t waste food. The U.S. throws away about 40 perJoin an organization: Intimacy and bonding occurs cent of its food supply each year. Shopping smart and cookwhen people create something together for the benefit or ing smart are good ways to reduce waste. Composting food enjoyment of the greater community. Advisory boards, waste turns it into a useful resource. Home and community citizen commissions, neighborhood groups and nonprofgardeners can donate their excess produce to the needy init organizations provide more opportunities to reach out stead of allowing it to rot. Visit liftup.org. to the community than individual pursuits.

• Ask questions, demand sustainable. When ordering in a Form a gift circle: In this new economic model, a group restaurant or buying food from a market, ask how the animals of people meet regularly and each one states their need, or vegetables were raised or harvested. Food retailers play a then others offer to meet that need. Goods and services crucial role in sustainable production. When you ask busiare given freely with the understanding that they will be nesses in your community to provide sustainably raised or rerepaid in the future with other goods and services. The sponsibly harvested products, you help make change happen.

Gift Circle creates interdependent relationships based on Remember, 97,000 dolphins a year were saved by people just trust, compassion and generosity. like you demanding sustainable food choices.

Participate in community celebrations: Gathering together at local events gives people a sense of belonging MORE INFO:us of our common ground. It’s a great way and reminds For information on local organic farm-share vegetables, to meet new people, strengthen existing relationships, meat and eggs, go to sustainablesettings.org. and reaffirm our commitment to community.

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Community Calendar THURS.-SUN. Sept. 26-29

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.

FRIDAY Sept. 27

ASPEN FILMFEST • Aspen Film presents its 35th annual Aspen Filmfest at the Isis Theatre and Paepcke Auditorium. Tickets are available at the Wheeler Opera House box office and www.aspenshowtix.com.

Info: www.aspenfilm.org.

HARVEST FESTIVAL • The 13th annual Mountain Harvest Festival in Paonia presents music, art, crafts, food, gallery and winery tours and more. Info: mountainharvestfestival.org.

THURS.-FRI. Sept. 26-27

PLEIN AIR WORKSHOPS • Fall Art Festival guest artists Lanny Grant and Dan Young offer plein air workshops in Glenwood Springs starting at 9 a.m. on Sept.

26 and Sept. 27 respectively. The costs is $75 each. Info: Cynthia Thomas at 9875059 or workshops@glenwoodspringsartguild.org.

THURSDAY Sept. 26

RFHS SOCCER • The Roaring Fork High School soccer squad hosts Basalt at 6 p.m.

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

MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “The Heat” (R) at 7:30 p.m. through Oct. 3; and “The Way Way Back” (PG13) at 5:15 p.m. on Sept. 28-29.

RFHS FOOTBALL • Roaring Fork hosts Paonia at 7 p.m. It’s homecoming.

RFHS VOLLEYBALL • Roaring Fork hosts Eagle at 5 p.m. Ditto.

LIVE MUSIC • Steve’s Guitars in the old part of the Dinkel Building presents live music every Friday. Info: 963-3340.

ROCK ‘N ROAST • Proceeds for Rock ‘N Roast at the Orchard benefit Children’s Rocky Mountain School, Growing Years and Mt. Sopris Montessori Scool.

The event goes form 6 to 10 p.m. and features food from the Hickory House, Slow Groovin’ BBQ and Smoke; a photo booth, wine toss, silent auction and drawings; and more. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door (must be at least 21 years old). Info: 963-3506 ext. 2.

BLUES DANCER • The Aspen Blues Recess and Mt. Sopris Historical Society hold a blues dance at the historic Thompson House near River Valley Ranch from noon to 3 p.m. Info: 963-1680.

PLUG IN • CLEER, CORE and others celebrate National (Vehicle) Plug In Day with Chevy Volt test drives at town hall from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and other events – including free pizza. The plugging for plug-in vehicles starts at 3 p.m. Other sponsors include Mountain Chevrolet, Garfield Clean Energy and the town of Carbondale.

WYLY • The Wyly Community Art Center in Basalt presents a free art talk with Mary Morrison titled “Golden’s Acrylics” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Info: wylyarts.org or 927-4123.

SATURDAY Sept. 28

POTATO DAY • Carbondale’s celebreation of all things spud kicks off with a parade down Main Street at 10:30 a.m. then goes from there. The day wraps up with the Bareback Bonanza at Gus Darien arena at 3 p.m. (2 p.m. registration). For details, see the article in this week’s paper, ad on the back page or check out the posters around town.

THEATRE • Thunder River Theatre Company presents “Something Intangible” by Bruce Graham Sept. 28, Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 10-12. The play brims with “humor and humanity,” according to a press release. The play is directed and designed by Lon Winston, and features David Pulliam, Valerie Haugen, Richard Lyon, Chris Wheatley and Zeke Eagan.

Brad Moore created the light and sound design. Olivia Savard stage manages; costumes and props are by Diane Johnson.

Info: thunderrivertheatre.com, 963-8200 and the ad on this page.

OKTOBERFEST • Glenwood’s Downtown Market throws an Oktoberfest downtown from noon to 7 p.m. The Missing Link Band plays from noon to

3 p.m.; Alpine Echo Bavrian music goes from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Featured beers are from the Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company. Info: Glenwoodmarket.com

SUNDAY Sept. 29

ASC • A Spiritual Center in the Third Street Center presents Cynthia Kersey at 10 a.m. Info: 963-5516.

TUESDAY Oct. 1

TWO STEP • Two Step Tuesday continues at the Third Street Center at 7:45 p.m. through Nov. 28. Admission is $7. Info: 379-4956.

WEDNESDAY Oct. 2

UTE ELDER SPEAKS • The Roaring Fork Cultural Council and Mt. Sopris Historical Society presents tribal elder O. Roland McCook at Thunder River Theatre at 7:30 p.m. His talk is titled “Early Northern Ute History.” Bill Kight will moderate. McCook was born at Fort Duchesne, Utah, on the Unitah and Ouray Indian Reservation. He was vicechairman and chairman of the Ute Tribe Business Committee, serving to make the Ute Tribe and its members financially independent. Tickets are $20 at the door and roaringforkculturalcouncil.com.

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Community Calendar day. It opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m.

ROTARY • The Rotary Club of Carbondale meets at 7 a.m. at the Carbondale fire station. Info: eagleriver@sopris.net.

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Ongoing MUSIC TOGETHER • All Valley Music Together classes are under way. For details, go to allvalleymusic.com or call 963-1482.

and Loss Support Group that meets the first and third Monday of every month. Info: Sean Jeung at 544-1574 or hchotv.org.

LIVE MUSIC • Carbondale Beer Works hosts open mic nights with Patrick Fagan Mondays at 7:30 p.m.

DAVI NIKENT • Marty Finklestein gives taiji/qigong classes at Sopris Park at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays. Info: 948-7379.

DHARMA TALKS • Davi Nikent presents weekly meditation and dharma talks with John Bruna from 5:30 to 7 p.m. through Oct. 30 at the Third Street Center. Bruna founded the Way of Compassion Foundation. The evenings start with 25 minutes of meditation followed by a Q&A session. Info: wayofcompassion.org.

LIVE MUSIC • The Hotel Colorado hosts a Monday night jazz jam in its lobby at 7 p.m. The sessions are open to jazz musicians of all levels, although shoes, dress pants and a collared shirt are required. For more information visit the Monday Night Jazz Facebook page or contact Zack Ritchie at 987-9277.

TNHA CLASSES • True Nature Healing Arts offers classes in chakras, metta, tantra, meditation with a sweat lodge, and more. Info: 963-9900.

VALLEY DIVAS • The Valley Divas networking group meets at 5:30 p.m. at Konnyaku. Info: 704-1711.

KOROLOGOS SHOW CONTINUES • The Ann Korologos Gallery in downtown Basalt continues “Works on Paper” through Oct. 12. The show features watercolors by Dean Mitchell, pastels by Elizabeth Sandia and Dinah Worman, acrylics and oils on paper by Dan Namingha, threedimensional paper constructions by Janet Nelson, prints and lithographs by Joel Ostlind, drawings by Andy Taylor, and photographs by Katherine Rabinow.

CULTURE CLUB • The Carbondale Culture Club at the Third Street Center continues its lunchtime presentations at noon.

Further Out

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SWAN RETURNS • SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) celebrates its third year of collaborations with CCAH. An opening reception takes place at the Third Street Center from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 4. At the Third Street Center at 7 p.m. on Oct. 5, Coredination gives a dance performance followed by a dessert reception. Info on the SWAN art show: carbondalearts.com; dance info: movefromyourcenter@ gmail.com or 379-2187.

LITERACY RACE • The Glenwood Canyon Shuffle Race for Literacy takes place on Oct. 5. This is fund-raiser for Garfield County Literacy Outreach. Info: literacyoutreach. org or 945-5282.

CCC SHOW CONCLUDES • The Carbondale Clay Center presents the exhibition “Behind the Scenes” through Sept.

27. Info: 963-2529.

MAYOR’S COFFEE HOUR • Chat with Carbondale Mayor Stacey Bernot on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Village Smithy on Third Street.

BEER RUN • Independence Run & Hike stages a four-mile beer run Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and a group run Saturdays at 8:15 a.m. Info: 704-0909.

GRIEF AND LOSS • Hospice of the Valley, in partnership with Grand River Hospital, is offers an ongoing Grief

CARBONDALE LIBRARY • The following programs and events take place at the Carbondale Library: – Bilingual Book Club • The Carbondale Branch Library holds a bilingual book club every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Info: Alejandra at 963-2889.

– Bilingual Storytime • The Carbondale Library at 320 Sopris Ave. offers a bilingual storytime with Alejandra at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. It’s for kids 1-5. Info: 963-2889.

– Movie Day • The Carbondale Library hosts Movie Day for kids in grades K-5 at 4 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month. There’ll be popcorn. Info: 963-2889.

– Storytime • The Carbondale Library at 320 Sopris Ave. holds a storytime for toddlers and infants Thursdays at 10 a.m. Info: 963-2889.

– Musical Storytime • The Carbondale Library hosts Musical Storytime with Sue Schnitzer every Monday at 4 p.m.

Kids must be accompanied by adults at all times.

– Teen Zone • The Carbondale Library presents Teen Zone from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Teens are invited to study, surf the Net, read, write, draw or hangout. Bring a laptop or borrow one from the library. Info: 963-2889.

Dive into Dance!

3rd annual SWAN performance

celebrates women artists in dance, choreography & artistic expression CLASSICAL BALLET, CONTEMPORARY BALLET & AFRICAN DANCE WILL MOVE YOU Sat, Oct 5 @ 7pm | Third Street Center (Round Room), Carbondale dessert reception immediately following tickets at the door $7 adult | cash or check | kids FREE 12 years & under (970) 379-2187 or movefromyourcenter@gmail.com Presented by A Carbondale-based studio devoted to finely-crafted movement. Classical ballet, certified pilates and yoga classes offered for kids, teens and adults.

BONEDALE BALLET, Coredination's expanded ballet program, coming soon.

SAVE THE DATE: Grand Opening of new, expansive space located next to the new Carbondale library, at the west end of Bridges High School building, on December 6th.

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Community Briefs CCAH teaches “street art”

The Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities offers “Street Art” with Morgan Williams and others on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. “Learn various street art techniques such as stenciling and dive into the language of iconography,” said a press release. “Students will develop their own statements and icons and conclude the class with a public street art project just off the bike path in Carbondale.” Preregister by Sept. 27 at www.carbondalearts.com. On a related note, the CCAH fall arts schedule for classes is available at www.carbondalearts.com.

School visioning meeting slated The Roaring Fork School District has slated a visioning meeting at Crystal River Elementary School in Spanish with English translation at 6 p.m. on Oct. 2, and in English with Spanish translation at 6 p.m. on Oct. 3. For details, go to carbondaleconversation.org.

P&Z looking for members The Carbondale Planning and Zoning Commission is looking for an alternate member. Applications are due Oct. 4. For details, call Janet Buck at 510-1208.

Congressman Tipton visits Aspen Congressman Scott Tipton visits the Red Onion in Aspen for a Coffee with your Congressman session from 4:30 to

Please submit your community briefs to news@soprissun.com by noon on Monday..

5:30 p.m. on Sept. 27. Tipton represents the Third Congressional District, which covers 29 counties and is one of the largest congressional districts by size in the U.S. including Garfield, Pitkin and the western part of Eagle counties. Tipton, a Republican, is in his second term in Congress.

ACF raising flood funds The Aspen Community Foundation is raising funds to help flooding victims on the Front Range. For details, go to helpcoloradonow.com. This site includes a list of organizations and agencies that are working to provide front-line assistance including food and shelter for the victims.

In addition, Aspen Community Foundation is accepting donations that will be used to fund long-term recovery needs that will emerge across the affected regions in the months and years to come, including environmental concerns, rebuilding efforts, mental health and health care, and/or community engagement activities, according to a press release.

Lift-Up needs holiday volunteers Due to a shortage of volunteers, LiftUp in Carbondale is looking for folks to coordinate its Holiday Food Distribution this year.

Tasks are relatively simple and are spread over several weeks, according to a press release. There are two sessions: Thanksgiving and Christmas. Both distribution dates are scheduled about 10 days

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“This is a great choice as a holiday project for an adult book club, bridge club, Bible study group, business group and the like but it’s suitable for children’s groups,” said spokeswoman Debi Boyle.

For details, call Boyle at 618-0631.

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turned 18 with a new name and new logo, according to a press release. “With offices in Basalt, Carbondale and Glenwood Springs, and a staff that is bilingual, bicultural and trained in family support and development, the Family Resource Center believes that successful schools start with families that have access to the services they need, so students are healthy and happy and ready to do their best in school,” said a spokesperson. For more information on programs, go to rffrc.com or call 384-5694.

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Carbondale OK’s pot licensing ordinance

By Lynn Burton Sopris Sun Staff Writer Carbondale joins 10 other Colorado municipalities after trustees approved a retail marijuana licensing ordinance 5-0 on Tuesday night.

Among other provisions, the ordinance allows for up to five retail marijuana establishments to open sometime after Jan. 1, 2014.

After the meeting, trustee Frosty Merriott said the board’s vote reflects the will of Carbondale’s voters. “ …

71 percent voted for Amendment 64,” Merriott told The Sopris Sun. Colorado voters approved constitutional Amendment 64 last November, which authorizes municipalities and counties to pass ordinances to allow retail sales of marijuana, plus the cultivation, manufacturing of marijuana products (such as brownies) and testing of marijuana potency. Carbondale’s ordinance, which the trustees approved as an emergency ordinance and as such did not require a public hearing, allows for all four marijuanarelated operations. The trustees faced a state-mandated deadline of Oct. 1 to approve its licensing ordinance.

Carbondale is the first local town to approve an ordinance allowing the retail sale of marijuana. The Garfield County commissioners voted 2-1 last month not to allow the retail sale of marijuana in unincorporated parts of the county, which stretches from just east of Carbondale to the Utah border.

According to the Colorado Municipal League, as of Wednesday morning the other municipalities to adopt an ordinance to regulate or license retail marijuana operations are: Leadville, Central City, Breckenridge, Salida, Empire, Ridgway, Frisco, Silverthorne, Oak Creek and Edgewater.

Carbondale hired attorney Alison Eastley to help guide it through the process of adopting an unpredicted ordi-

nance that covers everything from the minimum distance retail establishments can be from schools, to whether the town should mandate local ownership of retail establishments and related marijuana-related enterprises such as cultivation. Town manager Jay Harrington compared the process to governments adopting alcohol laws and ordinances after prohibition was repealed in the 1930s.

At Tuesday night’s meeting, trustee Pam Zentmyer argued for a 10-20 percent local ownership stake in all facets of the legalized marijuana business. She told the trustees that the town’s ordinance is an “opportunity for big outside interests” to move into town and there could be “negative consequences” if that occurs.

Trustees Merriott and Allyn Harvey argued against Zentmyer’s proposal. Merriott said the town doesn’t have ownership restrictions on liquor stores. “I don’t see why we are going down this (Zentmyer’s) path,” he said.

In the end, the ordinance says that at least one coowner must live between Basalt and Glenwood Springs.

Tuesday night’s regularly schedule trustees meeting was attended by two members of the press and no members of the public.

Trustee John Foulkrod recused himself from discussions a few weeks ago after a property he manages was rented by a company that said it might want to use it for a retail marijuana operation. Trustee Elizabeth Murphy did not attend Tuesday night’s meeting.

During a break following the trustees’ action, Merriott said he was a “little surprised” that mayor Stacey Bernot called for a voice vote to approve the marijuana ordinance, but the board held a four hour work session last week that cleared up many issues.

After the meeting, Harvey said in some respects this is ground breaking legislation for Carbondale. “Some people are nervous about how it might affect the town but it’s legal and this is a well thought out ordinance.”

You know it’s off-season when no motorcycles are parked in front of the Pour House. Of course, this photo was taken last Thursday, which is not necessarily a big night for Main Street hogs. If the weather is good, look for motorcycles of all styles to start filling Main Street spaces as soon as Saturday’s Potato Day parade is over. Photo by Julia Hedman

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Volunteers got down and worked up a little pre-ski season sweat during the Mt. Sopris Nordic Council’s work day at the Spring Gulch trail system last Saturday. This chain gang reseeded parts of a trail to fight erosion.

After the work came beer and burgers down in town at Sopris Park. Photo by Barbara Dills

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October 16 Claire O’Leary – “BEYOND THE STORY – Shifting our Patterns for Holiday Joy” Elizabeth Gauger, Classical Pianist October 23 Ray Hannisian – “3D PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO IN A DIGITAL WORLD” October 30 Bill Kight – “POSTCARD POEMS” Lisa Dancing-Light – “LIGHT REFLECTIONS - The Story and the Song” The Culture Club meets every Wednesday from noon – 1:00 pm in the Calaway Room Up to

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When it’s blue, yellow and time for harvest festivals Walking along the road where I’ve lived all summer, leaved fall days were light on work and heavy on long which has recently become more of a washed out cross days spent in the back country), but because I was livbetween a dirt bike trail and river bed, there it was, ing in Crested Butte. And in Crested Butte, our way of bright yellow against the damp sandy reds of the road: a ushering in the fall and winter, which now seems more fallen aspen leaf. Dusk was descending, important than ever, was a highly playful dinner was in the oven, and I could see and serious process of burning The Grump the vapor of my body heat leaving my during Vinotok. Oats and beets and barley mouth. Still I stopped. It was not like and corn, all that dies shall be reborn! Or

By Cameron Scott staring into the sun; staring into the sun some such business I can’t rightly remember is stupid. But when my eyes left the leaf, a streak of yel- other than standing around with friends and family slaplow blurred across my vision, and my insides shifted. ping a bag of boxed wine and being slightly primordially For good or bad, inexplicable things happen at this unruly and letting go of “stuff.” Now I’m probably just time of year. Arrows during archery season glance off of as likely to ceremonially experience this process over my branches or find their mark. It first fallen aspen leaf of the searains, it sleets, it hails, it snows, “ … Inexplicable things happen son,If orbynot. the sky is so dense and blue you chance you missed Vicould fall into it and float. Bears at this time of year … the sky is notok last weekend, or our very crash through the underbrush own COHERE festival here so dense and blue you could in Carbondale, there is still a 10 yards away and emerge as cows. You chase cows around nay, a slough, of other fall into it and float. Bears crash wealth, the corner of the trail and find harvest festivals throughout a small black bear staring down through the underbrush 10 yards Colorado to attend in the upfrom a tree. weeks. This weekend’s away and emerge as cows … .” coming Some flowers are still bloomfestivals in Colorado include, ing, others need dead-heading. but are not limited to: the 11th Frost coats green meadow grass in a silver flash then annual Mountain Harvest Festival in Paonia, the Loaf N’ melts away in golden browns.

Jug Chile and Frijoles Festival in Pueblo, and the Fruita And the mountains. Our local mountains, which usu- Fall Festival (where you can also get in some mountain ally become wonderful havens for long hued lingering biking at the same time). late-summer naps in 65-degree sun-lit weather, have beFor me this weekend, I’m going to The Festival of the come dark and misty; gin has turned to whiskey, tonic Cutthroat Trout, a relatively unknown festival that takes to bitters. There has been more rain this past September place on an un-named high country lake where I wear a than I have ever seen in Colorado. Already it feels like tightly drawn hoodie over my sun-glassed, bearded, and winter is in the air. hatted head, where I’ll probably don a raincoat, and proI am reminded this fall of my first few years back in ceed to catch some of the last high-country cutthroat trout Colorado, not because it was rainy or cold (those golden of the season before the lakes freeze over for good. Salude.

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Even as in cold wind and lighting the yellow flowers of cat’s paws, morning glories, anthems, are just beginning to shine and they bow.

You are unlike a flower gone to seed.

You are unlike the cold wind.

Who will stalk love?

Who will swipe with sharp claws and draw blood?

Who will needle with teeth? Who will push into, who will jump onto, who will spring forth in the lithe movement of a killer and drown the world in guts?

What to do with your absence, these gaps in your remembered life, all of the days I never knew you, all of the moments which were solely your own?

The storm outside has gone on for days.

A thousand year flood brackets the end of your life.

The world reabsorbs itself, and you were the sharpest pinprick of light.

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Thanks to everyone that attended and supported our event.

Danger in the wild: It’ll always be there When you choose to set foot in the great outdoors you are stepping We plan on where we are going. We map out our route and hopefully into a number of unknowns. Danger lurks in the wild. It always has. It know how to actually read a map. always will.

We plan on what equipment to take and what to leave behind.

There is the often unpredictable weather to contend with, especially We plan on who to take with us and who to leave behind. here in the Colorado high country where storms develop suddenly.

The one question to ask: are we really prepared to accept the risks we And of course there are “wild” animals you may encounter at any are taking when we head into the backcountry? time. Believe it or not you are visiting their home. Adjust your behavior My days of enjoying the outdoors began a half-century ago. At that accordingly. time there weren’t many choices available as to what gear you could Perhaps this is a good place to see what the word “wild means.” Last choose from if you wanted to backpack for a few days — the Kelty® time I looked there were over 14 definitions. Here are a few applicable external frame or Army surplus. That was it. ones: unrestrained, remote and barren, not tame or domesticated, unThere was also the understanding that if something happened, we civilized, unruly and my favorite — “messy.” were on our own. Back in the day we didn’t expect a helicopter to come The last and most unpredictable element in the wild is actually us save us. If they liked us our friends might put a search party together. humans. We are the greatest threat to ourselves and it starts before we The point is we knew the risks we faced in wild country and accepted ever leave home. them. It has to do with accountability. We held ourselves accountable for To me there are two aspects to this self-threat: physical and mental. the decision we made to visit Mother Nature.

By Bill Kight Remember the old Boy Scout motto of “Be prepared,” physically and We didn’t expect nor did we want mountains with handrails or signs mentally. everywhere. We didn’t expect to be sued by our The physical side of venturing outdoors companions if we screwed up nor did the thought is rather simple. We are either in shape for ever enter our mind to sue anyone or any entity adventure or we are not in shape. We either should some natural tragedy descend upon us know our limits or we ignore them to our with the force of the Furies. own peril.

We weren’t pursuing the extreme nor were we Even a body in prime condition is subpushing boundaries living on the edge of life and ject to the second aspect of self-threat — the death. mental.

Living life to the fullest was our dream. Being In the outback, commit a major mistake outdoors in the wild was adventure enough. The in the decision-making process and it doesn’t real challenge was coming face to face with who matter how great a shape our bodies are in we were and what we were made of without the we will suffer the consequences. comforts and distractions of civilization.

Google the name “Aron Ralston” and see what price he paid for not telling anyone The choices we made while there were ours and ours alone. what his trip plans were.

Mental preparation means we have well-thought-out plans. We plan to take time, With 35 years of experience in federal land management agencies, Bill Kight, of Carbondale, shares his stories and concerns with readers every month. precious time, to get away from life’s everyday pressures and stress.

Common Ground

Back in the day we didn’t expect a helicopter to come save us. If they liked us our friends might put a search party together.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3RD

@ CRYSTAL RIVER ELEMENTARY • 5:30 FOOD • 6-8 PM MEETING We have created a HOMEWORK PACKET in preparation for next week’s RFSD Visioning meeting. Below is a link to a PDF filled with ideas to get you thinking:

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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION One open vacancy for an alternate on the Town of Carbondale Planning & Zoning Commission. Contact Janet Buck 970.510.1208. Applications may be found at www.carbondalegov.org or at Town Hall.

Applications are due by October 4, 2013 at 5 pm.

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Shopping | Dining | Culture | Recreation

VISIT BASALT & EL JEBEL At the confluence of Frying Pan and Roaring Fork Rivers

Sisters with passionwith for paper team up FiestaDISCRETIONARY de Tamales: Time toa party a purpose

By S. Michael Jundt

tionery,” says Amy, “and are often

avoid the press. We even helped a

GRANT FUND Sopris Sun Staff Report They are the duo force behind Ex- told we write the best thank you gentleman rent a tux so he could surMore than 60 local businesses and Town; and Vectra Bank. adults and $6 for kids in advance, or $20

press Yourself, located on Midland notes. It seemed like a perfect fit! We prise his girlfriend with a mountain English in Action is a local nonprofit In a valley filled with dozens of non- and $8 at the door. Salsa lessons are an individuals sponsor the Fiesta de TamaGrant application Avenue in downtown Basalt. have loved being a part of so many top proposal.” les. Big Enchilada sponsors ($1,000+) organization with the mission of buildprofits and related events, English in Ac- additional $10.

Their business is really two parts: Sisters Erin Jones and Amy Forsey life occasions for hundreds of people the yearputs 2014thefrom the tion’s (EIA) annualfor fundraiser “The Fiesta de Tamales is unlike any include: Alchemy Audio/Visual Concert ing community and intercultural relawere raised on the Front Range in in the Roaring Fork Valley and be- retail for stationery and gifts, and cusother the Valley,” said Lara Systems; Kelley & Mark Purnell; and tionships through language and leaderpeople it serves in Town the spotlight, accord-Fund Discretionary are event inEvergreen and are now completing yond. We’ve had a tremendous fol- tom paper goods’ design and services.

Beaulieu, English in Action’s executive Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant. Hot Ta- ship development. This is done through ing to a press release. their first decade as business owners lowing and have watched many of “We have seen a huge increase in the available at Basalt Town Hall, 101 Midland Immigrants, who are usually the ones director. “This event brings together im- male sponsors ($500-$999) include: The a one-on-one tutoring program where in the Roaring Fork Valley. our customers grow up, from their custom part of our business,” says community members Aspen Times; Aspen Public Radio; Dot- English-speaking volunteer community learning through EIA’s student-tutor Avenue, Basalt, CO 81621. migrants and other “We bought the business in De- birth announcements to birthday Erin. “We even launched a custom language-based program, get a turn to in a wonderful celebration of culture and sero Mobile Home Park, LLC; The Law members meet with students of all nacember 2003,” says Amy. “Erin was parties to graduations and first jobs.” welcome bag product for Aspen area community. The tamales and pupusas are Office of Jennifer M. Smith, P.C.; Waas, tionalities for an hour a week to help teach volunteers how to make tamales Applications may be requested by non-profit With just the one store front in destination events and weddings (thelooking for an opportunity to be her and pupusas — hundreds of which will homemade by our students and volunteer Campbell, Rivera, Johnson & Velasquez; them learn English.

Basalt they are still able to assist cus- HELLOtote.com) which keeps us exown boss.”

Grant form can be found Annually the organization serves tutors. The food is delicious and it will be and Leonard “Boogie” Weinglass. Combeorganizations. served at FiestaThe de Tamales.

The stationery business appealed tomers internationally. They work tremely busy during wedding season.” more than 265 adult students with the a fun evening for the whole family.” padre sponsors ($250-$499) include: In addition, the evening features salsa on our website at: www.basalt.net.

While Erin moved out of the area to Erin, as did Basalt. Prior to own- with brides all over the United States dancing and lessons, thousands of dollars An army of volunteers and grassroots Alpine Bank; Au Courant Events; Aspen help of more than 160 volunteer tutors. ing the business she worked for non- and are beginning to map countries several years ago, she still operates all in prizes, entertainment, music and fun activism makes the fundraiser a true Santa Fe Folklórico; Avalanche Ranch With no advertising on the organization’s Grant deadline is profits in both California and Denver. they’ve shipped to: Canada, Aus- the back office details for the store. for the whole family. community event. It not only helps raise a Cabins & Hot Springs; The Balentine part, English In Action currently has a Amy joined the business right out of tralia, New Zealand, England and Amy runs day-to-day operations in 5 p.m., September 27, 2013.

On Oct. 5, Fiesta de Tamales cel- significant amount of money to fund the Collection; Blanca and Cavanaugh waiting list of 100 adults who want to the store and is the designer. college in 2003 and together they’ve France thus far. ebrates the cultures that enrich the Roar- organization, but the actual event meets O’Leary; FootSteps Marketing; Jaywalk- learn English.

“Together we have the perfect The girls have some rather faseen their business grow by leaps and To purchase tickets, visit fiestadetamaingFor Fork Valley from 4:30 to 9call p.m.927-9851. at English In Action’s mission by bringing er Lodge; KDNK community radio; The additional information bounds. In fact, earlier this year they mous customers of the Hollywood combination of left-brain, right-brain Post Independent; Taqueria El Nopal; les.eventbrite.com or call 963-9200.

Basalt Middle School. Tickets are $18 for diverse communities together. were able to double their floor space variety too. “It’s always fun to turn for a small, creative business,” says with a move up the street to a spot lo- around and see them browsing in the Amy. “And . . . we’re sisters.”

For more information go to: store,” says Erin, “We’ve had secret cated on the river.

“We have always loved sta- back office meetings with clients to www.expressyourselfbasalt.com.

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Two other videos described specific project-based programs: an Expeditionary Learning school in Portland, Maine, and Studio H, a program that guides students in designing and building some sort of structure that is needed in their community. The co-founder of Studio H is now collaborating with the Houses for Higher Education program at Roaring Fork High School.

Karen Barbee, who recently retired after teaching in the Roaring Fork district for 19 years, facilitated Monday evening’s event. Barbee told the Sun she found it difficult to leave teaching at this point in time, “just when the school district is truly opening to exploring what’s best for children.�

This fall, the Re-1 school district is working collaboratively with the community to create a new longterm vision for the schools. As a first step in this visioning process, the district is holding community meetings in Carbondale, Basalt and Glenwood. The purpose of Monday’s OCOS event, according to their literature, was to get community members to “think outside the box, explore what’s possible and participate actively in the district’s visioning process.�

The Carbondale portion of the visioning process begins next week with two district-sponsored meetings to gather information on people’s hopes and dreams for the schools. The meetings will be held Oct. 2 (in Spanish with English translation) and Oct. 3 (in English with Spanish translation) at Crystal River Elementary School. Food is provided from 5:30 to 6 p.m.; the meeting begins at 6 p.m. Free childcare is provided.

For links to the videos mentioned above visit: www.carbondaleconversation.org.

For more information on the district’s visioning process visit: www.rfsd.org.

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