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Megan Watts (left), Red (center) and Chris Zopher (right), of Sustainable Settings, pose for a photo on Sunday outside the cozy confines of the Black Nugget in downtown Carbondale. Watts rode Red the two miles or so into town so she could view the Broncos/Raiders game in big-screen fashion. While Watts and Zopher were inside cheering the Broncos to a victory 41-17, Red seemed content to be tied up outside, with frequent passersby stopping to shoot cell-phone pics. Insider tip: don’t be surprised to see Red bring his handlers to the Nugget again as the second half of the season hits high gear. Photo by Lynn Burton
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Dear Editor: This is to respond to Amy Kimberly’s letter to the editor dating on Oct. 30, suggesting more affordable housing. Please stop and ask anyone in Carbondale why they live here in Carbondale and the answer would probably be affordable, more affordable than other communities in the Roaring Fork Valley and open space feelings. As a matter of fact, Carbondale has been providing affordable housing projects for over the last 20 years. The
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Correction The Nov. 6 issue of The Sopris Sun contained an incorrect statement about the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District’s command trailer (which was called the “communications trailer” in the article). According to Carbondale Fire Board member Gene Schilling, the command trailer was purchased by the district and the town of Carbondale, and the town shares in its maintenance. Also, the trailer is not loaned to Mountain Fair.
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Apron skirts new roundabout Folks have been wondering about the dark-gray surface area between the center of the new roundabout at Highway 133 and Main Street and the single-lane roadway that circles it. According to CDOT, here’s the deal. The area between the traffic lane and center is the “apron,” whose purpose is to allow longer-wheel-based vehicles, such as trucks and buses, to negotiate the roundabout by rolling over the small curb that separates it from the driving lane. The apron is not intended for use by vehicles, pedestrians or bicycles. In related news, the 20-foot-tall James Surls sculpture “Sewing the Future” will be installed in the center of the roundabout on Nov. 20, according to a press release. “May the adornment of ‘Sewing the Future’ in the revitalized gateway to our downtown continue to provoke thought, inspire creativity and serve as a symbol of Carbondale’s unique qualities that make it a truly great place to be,” said Carbondale Mayor Stacey Bernot. Local philanthropist Jim Calaway first proposed adding a Surls sculpture to the roundabout; Carbondale Public Arts Commission member Sue Edelstein presented the idea to the town trustees in 2013, which they unanimously approved. The $200,000 bronze-and-steel sculpture was funded by a lead gift of $100,000 from Jim and Connie Calaway. Other donors included Edlestein and Bill Spence, Sara Ransford, Timbers Resorts, Sue Anschutz Rogers, Alpine Bank, Susan and Larry Marx, Larry Cohen, First Bank and others. “To date, the funds have been fully raised from community members throughout the Roaring Fork Valley,” said the press release. Surls is a Texas native and Missouri Heights resident whose work has been shown around the world. A public dedication is slated for June 5 with CPAC’s 2015 Art aRound Town unveiling. “This sculpture heralds the entrance to the Carbondale Creative District,” said CCAH Director Amy Kimberly. — Photo by Lynn Burton
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Recreation Master Plan survey findings Cop Shop
By Eric Brendlinger
To the 761 people who filled out our town of Carbondale Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan survey, and also to the more than 100 individuals who attended our public meetings and stakeholder focus group sessions, I want to say thank you. You took advantage of your opportunity to be heard and to help shape the direction that our future parks, recreation and trails will head in the next 10 years. Do not fret if you were out of town during this process. The survey data showed that 49 percent of survey respondents get their exercise (and sanity) by utilizing the natural playground landscape that surrounds us. So if you were out biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, rafting, kayaking, climbing .. we get it, but your opinion is still important to us. You can still get involved. Please visit either the town website at www.carbondalegov.org, or our recreation website, www.carbondalerec.com, where you can look over the survey and public meeting data collected. Or come in to the Carbondale Recreation & Community Center to see the Master Plan wall display. You can also talk to staff about the findings from the survey and the visioning, prioritization, implementation and funding strategies of the highlighted opportunities that will make up our future. On Dec. 10, the Parks and Recreation Commission will receive a presentation from Design Workshop updating their
work to date on the draft master plan. There is also a joint meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Bike, Pedestrian and Trails Commission on Jan. 14. These are public meetings and a portion of each meeting is allocated to citizens’ comments. Final adoption of the Master Plan is slated for Feb. 24, 2015 by the Board of Trustees. The Carbondale Parks, Recreation and Trails survey findings, along with the focus group meetings, and with the sentiment of the community-at-large sessions, combined to provide data that evolved into many recurring themes. Here are a few non-prioritized highlights: 1. Focus on connectivity to public spaces, parks and trail networks by filling in the gaps in the bicycle and pedestrian network. 2. Highlight our rivers as community assets and recreation opportunities. 3. Our parks, trails and recreation programs are abundant for a community our size. We need to secure our fiscal health in order to maintain our existing parks, trails and recreational amenities. 4. Upon securing our fiscal health, create financial mechanisms to produce and maintain new projects that the public desires. 5. Our identity lies in our bikes, mountain adventure opportunities, arts, culture, community events, ranching heritage and as a gateway to the great outdoors. Promote and focus on becoming renowned for these assets.
6. Support, partner with, and develop strategic relationships with local and regional organizations. These partnerships enhance program and activity offerings, while using our public properties to their full potential for community recreation, special events and the arts. 7. Create community-based solutions to address our current challenges. Personally, I get very excited when I look at the present Master Plan findings for the future of Carbondale’s parks, recreation and trails. The statistically valid data proves that we have so much already, that we are enjoying our existing amenities and that we have good intentions for the future. We dream big, which is always a fun and informative part of a 10-year visioning process. We also are realistic, and realize that the maintenance and sustainability of what we have is of utmost importance. We also realize that the larger goals will only be accomplished through a collective process, and will require the utilization of new creative funding opportunities, institutional patience and indepth community involvement. After all, nothing that you desire has ever come to fruition without you personally being involved. Thanks for being involved in the Carbondale Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan process.
The following events are drawn from incident reports of the Carbondale Police Department . FRIDAY Oct. 31 At 9:09 p.m. police report a house on North Bridge Drive was egged. There was no apparent damage. SATURDAY Nov. 1 At 1:07 a.m. a man reported he was assaulted in a restaurant. SATURDAY Nov. 1 At 9:56 p.m. police responded to a reported burglary at a restaurant on Highway 133. SUNDAY Nov. 2 At 9:38 p.m. police responded to a report of domestic violence. When the suspect refused to talk to police on the phone or come in for an in interview, police issued an arrest warrant. THURSDAY Nov. 6 At 11:30 a.m. police received a report that handicapped placards were stolen from a vehicle on Second Street. THURSDAY Nov. 6 at 5:12 p.m. police were dispatched to a two-car accident in the 200 block of Highway 133. There were no injuries.
Eric Brendlinger is manager of the Carbondale Recreation Center.
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ELK/turkey DINNER and Country Store Saturday, November 15, 2014 Elk/Turkey Dinner Served from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. Donation: Adults $12 5 to 12 and Seniors $8 395 White Hill Road, Carbondale, Colorado (970) 704-0820
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Youth is heard, and served, in Zanca program Broadcasting on KDNK By Adele Craft Sopris Sun Intern The Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program (AZYEP) is an organization based in Carbondale that is run through KDNK Community Radio. The program teaches radio broadcasting to youth in the Roaring Fork Valley. There are about 30 kids in the program, ages eight to 18, who rotate to do weekly radio shows. The AZYPEP staffers — Stacy Stein and Beth Wysong — partner with local teachers to record student projects and provide opportunities for classes to learn about being on the radio. During the past school year, they have worked with more than 360 different students from various schools. Stein told The Sopris Sun, “It’s cool that we can work with large groups of students and give them that sense of being famous by being on the radio. Even if they don’t come back week after week, it’s still a really empowering experience.” Through these partnerships, the program can reach many kids in a short amount of time. In addition to the weekly shows, AZYEP students put on a public affairs show once a month, featuring various topics that are prevalent in the valley. Stein said she believes that, “Youth have an important voice and the community needs opportunities to listen in.” Stein has been the executive director for seven and a half years. Fund-raising, marketing and outreach are her main focuses. She also works with local high schools to do classroom partnerships. Wysong joined the AZYEP team last March as the program director. She trains, schedules and works with the youth DJs to do their shows.
History The program was started in 2000 by Annemarie Zanca, the sister of the late Andy Zanca. Andy was a DJ on KDNK. He started his show when he was around 9 or 10 years old. Andy had a tough home situation and did not quite fit in.
Christian Nusz (left), DJ Vinyl Scratch (center) and Beth Wysong (right) discuss who will say what for an upcoming onair break in the music at KDNK on Monday. Wysong acted as the show’s engineer and helped to line up and preview songs before they were aired. Other Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program shows coming up include a public affairs segment featuring teachers and graduates of life-skills classes taught at high schools in Carbondale, Glenwood and Basalt. In January, third graders from Crystal River Elementary School will present personal narratives they wrote. Photo by Lynn Burton According to Annemarie, “KDNK became a place where he hung out and got to be friends with the adults that were running the station. It became a very comfortable place for him to be … So when Andy had this skill that not too many kids his age had, it did help his self-esteem. It gave him a place where he could be successful that helped to make him feel better about himself.” He was a DJ at KDNK until he was 21, when he took his own life. Annemarie started the program using Andy as an inspiration. “Youth radio gives youth a voice, gives them a place to express their thoughts and ideas and even express themselves through their choice of music,” she said. “That is what is empowering about it.”
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DJ Vinyl Scratch fields a phone call from a listener during a show that she and Christian Nusz did on Monday. The caller wanted to know what song she had just played. Earlier songs included some Grateful Dead. Photo by Lynn Burton
Being a part of AZYEP has influenced the lives of many young people in the Roaring Fork Valley. Shannon Moran, a freshman at Bridges High School, has been a part of the program for more than three years. She told The Sopris Sun, “The biggest impact KDNK has had on my life would be just the sheer amount of wonderful, talented people I have come to know, especially the other youth DJ’s like myself. They have introduced me to a different aspect of community, and I couldn’t be more grateful.” Wysong agreed, “AZYEP allows students to see that they are a vital role in our community, and with the help of KDNK it gives young people a sense of place.” Being on the radio introduces young people to new aspects of their community and gives them a place where they feel like they belong. On her shows, Moran plays as much music as possible, with limited breaks. She plays a wide variety of musical genres, but lately has been focusing on classic rock and jazz. Miles Craft, a home-schooled seventh grader, has also being doing his show for a little over three years. He said, “KDNK has impacted my life by allowing me to be on the air. It helped me be a good speaker while on radio breaks and it has made me be a good writer because I have to write a script that I use on each show.” Being a part of AZYEP has given him skills that he would otherwise not have access to. This phenomenon is not only unique to Craft. “I love seeing students come out of their shell through the radio,” said Wysong. “I have worked with teenagers for many years, and I have witnessed students who are fearful of the judgment and negative feedback they receive when speak-
ing in front of others, adults and peers alike. Radio seems to enable those timid students to speak without the pressure of this judgment. It’s almost like the airwaves provide protection to young people who often shut down in front of others. These students thrive on the radio, and it is amazing to watch them feel empowered over the airwaves.” To find out when these DJs will be on the air, visit www.azyep.org. There are also several exciting shows coming up soon. On Nov. 19 from 4:30 to 5 p.m., youth DJs will host a public affairs show featuring conversations with teachers and graduates of a life- skills class that is taught at Bridges, Basalt, Roaring Fork, Glenwood Springs and Yampah high schools. In January, third graders from Crystal River Elementary School will present personal narratives they wrote. You can hear youth radio shows every Monday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Thursday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The public affairs shows take place on the third Wednesday of every month from 4:30 to 5 p.m. To hear these shows, go to kdnk.org and click on “live stream” on the left side of the page or tune into 88.1 FM in Carbondale, 88.3 in Aspen, 88.5 in Basalt and Redstone, 93.5 in Leadville and 94.9 in Thomasville. “Thank you to all the listeners and supporters of AZYEP,” Wysong concluded. “AZYEP is a free program open to any and every young person in our community, which is what makes the program unique to our valley. Our supporters are invaluable to helping the program thrive and we cannot do it without you. Thank you for your continued support!”
Next steps
Stacy Stein, Beth Wysong and student DJs are trying to raise $10,000 to sustain the program. They are reaching out to individuals in the community, fans and youth DJs and their families and are asking for donations. Any amount will make a big difference. To make a contribution, people can go online to azyep.org and click on “support youth radio.” They can also send a check to Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program, P.O. Box 1945, Carbondale, CO 81623.
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Folks who were driving, walking or biking home after work were treated to an orange and blue spectacle at about 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Within a few minutes, the orange faded to a steely blue and soon after that it all went black. Photo by Lynn Burton
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Alright on Albright Tickets are now on sale for former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright at Thunder River Theatre at 7 p.m. on Dec. 29. She will share her insights into the many political hotbeds around the world today. Tickets will not be available at the door but are available at thunderrivertheatre.com. Albright’s presentation is part of the Roaring Fork Cultural Council’s speaker series.
If you’re wondering The Rio Grande Trail between Rock Bottom Ranch and Catherine Bridge closes for the season to protect wildlife on Nov. 30 and reopens on April 30, 2015, according to the RFTA website. The closure applies to all trail users, including anglers, hikers and hunters.
Run for Her a success Almost 70 people turned out at River Valley Ranch for last Sunday’s Run for Her walk for ovarian cancer awareness. “I was deeply touched to meet these people who have fought the battle and come out the other side. I congratulate them and admire
them for participating in events like these,” said local organizer Diane Darling. Other participants included friends of ovarian cancer victims and local residents. The 3.7 mile walk around the River Valley Ranch Loop was held in conjunction with other Run for Her events around the U.S., and raised $1,400. For more information, go to bit.do/runforherRVR.
making all-league The Roaring Fork High School football squad landed a total of eight players on the Class 2A Western Slope North all-league team. First team honors go to senior wide receiever/kick returner Roy Benge, junior running back/linebacker Sergio Vega, and junior wide receiver/defensive end Conrado Delores. Named to the second team were Tanner Spence, Jake Rusby, Max Slack, Aldo Pinela and Eduardo Martinez. The Rams finished the season with a 2-7 record.
Did you know? • There are 40 street sculptures in Carbondale’s collection;
• Five ranching families drive 1,500 head of cattle through town each spring and fall; • The Carbondale Police Department owns 100 tie-dyed T-shirts, which officers wear at Mountain Fair each year; • Dandelion Day is 16 years old; • About 400 bicyclists pedal around town each month during the Full Moon Cruiser Ride. And the town’s elevation is 6,181 feet above sea level. That’s Carbondale by the numbers in the current Aspen Insider’s Guide article by freelancer Trina Ortega. Freelancer Bob Ward also inks Basalt, and reports the town had 13-15 saloons during its railroad days, there are 17 stops on the town’s walking tour, and it has been eight years since the Basalt Barber Shop raised its haircut price (still $19).
For you Seinfeldians out there A Sopris Sunner reports there are two new things to get annoyed at: people who leave their groceries on the scanner in the self-check-out line and rush back to the aisles for another item; upvalley non-profits
who send out their telephone number in press releases with dots and slashes this way: (970) 555.2222/102.
RFHS inks itself Check out the eight-page Roaring Fork High School Rampage newspaper in this week’s Sopris Sun. Among the headlines: “Yik Yak: Fun and games until someone gets hurt,” and “As a high schooler, sleep deprivation and stress are a way of life.”
Pretty plucky The Basalt Regional Library presents “Plucked Sounds of Strings” at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 13.
They say it’s your birthday Folks celebrating their birthday this week include: Maria Flores and Riley Skinner (Nov. 13); Sue Rollyson and Morgan Williams (Nov. 14); Joyce Leeman (Nov. 15); Robin Tolan (Nov. 17); Larry Smith (Nov. 18); and Heather Lafferty and Kelsey Clapper (Nov. 19).
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Students honor veterans Crystal River Elementary School and Carbondale Middle School students honored military veterans in their own way during Tuesday’s Veteran’s Day. Although the two programs were somewhat different, they both shared the same spirit and pride. At Crystal River Elementary School, the students chose to entertain and honor the veterans by singing songs for them and then coming up on stage. At Carbondale Middle School the school band performed military and patriotic songs, and several students gave speeches. Photos by Jane Bachrach
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THURSDAY Nov. 13
SATURDAY Nov. 15
OPENING RECEPTION • Phat Thai hosts a reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for Taylor Stableford and Kate Rolston’s photo show “Into the Deep.â€?
ELK DINNER • Saint Mary of the Crown Catholic Church on White Hill holds its 37th annual elk/turkey dinner from 4 to 7:30 p.m. A $12 donation is asked of adults; $8 for kids 5-12 and seniors. Info: 704-0820.
CANCER vIGIL • Valley View Hospital joints others around the U.S. in the “Shine a Light on Lung Cancerâ€? vigil at the lobby of the Calaway*Young Cancer Center at 5 p.m. ROTARY • The Mt. Sopris Rotary meets at Mi Casita at noon every Thursday.
FRIDAY Nov. 14 mOvIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “Birdmanâ€? (R) at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14-20 additional show at 5 p.m. Nov. 15. OPEN OPENS • The Wyly Open opens with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Wyly Art Center in Basalt. Info: wylyarts.org. LEAF DAYS LEAvES • Leaf Days concludes at Fourth Street and Colorado Avenue in Carbondale. Leaves must be removed from bags before tossing into Dumpster. Info: 963-1307.
LIbRARY EvENT • The Carbondale Branch Library presents “One Woman’s Journey in Songâ€? with Ellen Stapenhorst. Join this locally renowned performer at 3 p.m. as she discusses her life through stories and song. Info: 963-2889. CARE • Colorado Animal Rescue holds its annual Furry Friends photo shoot and bake sale at the Third Street Center. Santa will be there for photos of your family and pets ($20 on a disk). The hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Info: 947-9173.
LIvE mUSIC • Steve’s Guitars in the old part of the Dinkel Building presents live music every Friday night. Info: 963-3304.
LIFT-UP bENEFIT • Jan Garrett and JD Martin perform songs from their new holiday CD “All These Giftsâ€? from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Snowmass Cottages across from the Old Snowmass Conoco gas station from 5 to 7 p.m. The $30 ticket includes a copy of the new CD plus a wine and cheese reception. Proceeds beneďŹ t Lift-Up. Info: garrett-martin.com.
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SUNDAY Nov. 16
DROP THOSE LEAvES • Basalt’s weekend leaf drop concludes from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Basalt Seed Garden.
mOUNTAIN bIKES • Aloha Mountain Cyclery continues its Shaka Cross race series at Roaring Fork High School. Regis-
tration is $20, which starts at 9:30 a.m. Info: 963-2500. The series concludes at RFHS on Nov. 27.
more info contact Hunter Damm 319-7853.
ASC • A Spiritual Center in the Third Street Center presents Margaret Gilfoyle (“Breath of Life, Chakra Breathingâ€?) at 10 a.m. (social time starts at 9:45 a.m.). On Nov. 23 it’s Jan Garrett and JD Martin; Nov. 30 it’s the Ram Dass CD “Conscious Aging.â€? Info: 970-812-2120.
ROCK ‘N ROLL TALK • Professor of Progressive Rock Rico Torres presents round two of his Magical Mystery Tour at KDNK (76 S. Second St.) starting at 7 p.m. Torres will talk about progressive rock bands he’s learned about and listened to for many years. Feel free to bring a beverage and friend. Info: 963-0139.
LUTHERANS mEET • Faith Lutheran Church holds worship services 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.
MONDAY Nov. 17 mINDFUL LIFE • The weekly Mindfulness group (of Mindful Life) meets at the Third Street Center on Mondays from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. starting tonight. The suggested donation is $10. All experience levels are welcome. Info: 970-633-0163. KDNK bOARD mEETS • The KDNK Board of Directors holds its monthly meeting at 76 S. Second at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and the agenda is posted at the KDNK ofďŹ ce. Info: 963-0139. JAZZ JAm • The Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs continues Jazz Jam Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. All abilities are welcome. For
TUESDAY Nov. 18
WEDNESDAY Nov. 19 LIvE mUSIC • Dan Rosenthal hosts open mic nights at Rivers restaurant from 8 to 10 p.m. Info: 928-8813. CULTURE CLUb • The Culture Club in the Third Street Center hosts singer/song writer Matt Haslett at noon. Info: thirdstreetcenter.net. bOOK CLUb • The Senior Matters Book Club meets at the Carbondale Branch Library at 4 p.m. They will discuss “Language of Flowersâ€? by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. WRITE ON • NaNoWriMoe Write-Ins take place at the Carbondale Branch Library on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. through today. The goal is for participants to write a 50,000 word novel. Info: 945-5958. ROTARY • The Rotary Club of Carbondale presents Angie Davlyn (JVA Consulting) at the Carbondale Fire Station at 6:45 a.m. Info: riccarlson@gmail.com and steve@kdnk.org. Coming up Nov. 26: Anna Gaytan (Rotaract); Dec. 3: Chris Klug. CALENDAR page 9
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Crystal River Elementary School’s PTO would like to thank all of our generous sponsors, supporters and volunteers. It took a HUGE COMMUNAL EFFORT to make our night a success. Thank you very much!! EVENT SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS: Ace Hardware of Carbondale, All Kids Dental, Aspen
House of Bounce, Bridges High School (especially Cindy Mcadow,) Carbondale Family Dental, Carbondale Moms for Moms, City Market Carbondale, Cocina del Valle, Jay Walkers Lodge, Pediatric Partners, Peppinos Pizza, Rainy Day Designs, Roaring Fork Family Partners, the RFHS girl’s basketball team, Sopris Liquor and Wine, and 20/20 Eyecare
SILENT AUCTION DONORS: Aloha Mountain Cyclery, Alpine Bank, Anne Goldberg Pottery, Ashley and Erin Smith, Ashley Johnson Photography, Aspen Dirt Bike School, Aspen Glen, Aspen Skiing Company, Beanstalk by Izzy, Bristol & Cole, Carbondale Beer Works, Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale Family Dental, Carbondale Recreation Center, Cassie Cerise and Tim Fenton, City Market, Colorado Animal Rescue, Courtyard Salon, Custom Body Fitness, Fused Glass, Glenwood Caverns, Glenwood Community Center, Harmony Scott Jewelry Design, Holistic Health Center, Hotel Colorado, Hotel Jerome, Inga Creations, Jamie Maybon, JPs Professional Window Cleaning, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Jill Stokan, Kallie Carpenter, Kristy Gregg, Leslie Russell and twoplustwo, mihairaspen, Molly Ring, New Look Electrolysis, Nieslanik Family, Rhumba Girl Liquors, Roaring Fork Club, Salon Sublime, Ski Sunlight, Snowmass Club, Snowmass Recreation Center, Sopris Wine and Liquor, Sport Obermeyer, Sunburst Car Care, Tami and Dan Bender, The Goat, The Hottest Spot, The SKY Hotel, The St. Regis, The Viceroy, Thunder River Gymnastics, Town, Upbaby Goods, Valley View Hospital Therapy, Village Smithy, White House Pizza, and Windwalkers THE CRES FAMILY: Thank you to the countless volunteers, including all the talented bakers for our sweet treats’ sale, that made this event happen! A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEER EVENT ORGANIZERS: Tami Bender, Mandy Brennan, Kallie Carpenter, Cassie Cerise, Amy Charters, Karen Crownhart, Daisie Foglesong, Michelle Marlow, Jamie Maybon, Annie Metheny, Katy Nardecchia, Viviana Nevarez, Aurelia Piria, Erin Rigney, Leslie Russell, Sharon Samuelson, Kira Kearsey, Lizbeth Avila and Izzy Stringham. 8 • THE SOPRIS SUN • www.SoprisSun.com • NOvEmbER 13, 2014
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Further Out THURSDAY Nov. 20 TSC • The Third Street Center gives a presentation of its next phase in the evolution of the non-profit center from 6 to 9 p.m. with fine food, drink and music. Tickets are $75 each or $600 for a table of eight. Info: thirdstreetcenter.net/nov20.
FRIDAY Nov. 21 HOLIDAY SHOW OPENS • CCAH opens its “Deck the Walls” holiday show from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Launchpad. The show features jewelry, silks scarves, and wool cowles, handmade dolls, lamps, candles, handcrafted bath and beauty supplies, kitchen wares and one of a kind holiday ornaments and cards. The lineup includes: Betsy Bingham-Johns, Asha Ironwood, Susie Kaldis Lowe, Sharill Hawkins, Franscensca Howell, Lil Momeyer, Penelope Olson, Lucy Roginski, Alexa Webster, Joy Rosenberg, Natasha Seedorf, Penny Alexander, Pam
Porter, Jill Scher. Dave Cary, Josefina Gordh, Hendrika Cegielski, Jan Schubert, Paul Markham, Roland MacKendrick, Diane Kenney, Anne Goldberg, Peg Malloy, Bees & Weeds Bath & Body Supply, Queen of The Meadow, Lisa Dresback, Two + Two, Brian Colley, Elizabeth Hazle, Kelly G. Field, Joan Engler, Mary Noone, Judy Milne, Kat Moser, Sharon Newsome, Jan Panico, Sondra Reiff, Eliza Rogan, Lisa Singer, Wade Newsome and Philip Hone Williams. “Deck the Walls’ continues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Nov. 21 through Dec. 24. Info: carbondalearts.com or 963-1680. HOOTENANNY • KDNK throws an old-fashioned hootenanny from 6-9 p.m. at the Carbondale Recreation Center. Dress your Western best and enjoy live music, square dancing, the Labor of Love Auction, food and drinks. Info: 963-0139 or kdnk.org/auction.
Save the Date SATURDAY Dec. 13 WILD & SCENIC FESTIvAL • The Thompson Divide Coalition brings the Wild & Scenic Film Festival to the Crystal Theatre on Dec. 13. The festival features conservation and adventure films that illustrate the Earth’s beauty, the challenges that face the plant, and the work that communities around the world are doing to protect the areas they cherish, ac-
cording to a press release. “Through these films, we hope to inspire you, our audience, to become more involved with one of the biggest conservation opportunities facing our own community: permanent protection for public lands in the Thompson Divide area,” said a Thompson Divide spokesman. Other sponsors include CLIF Bar, Sierra Nevada, Patagonia and local businesses. Info: 970-355-4223.
KOROLOGOS GALLERY • The Ann Korologos Gallery in Basalt presents new works by Elizabeth Sandia through Nov. 18. Her work has been featured in Southwest Art magazine. Info: 927-9668. mAIN STREET GALLERY • The Main Street Gallery continues the Victoria Broyles show “Field Explorations.” WYLY SHOW CONTINUES • “4 Architects,” which features Glenn Rappaport, Harry Teague, Larry Yaw and Will Young, continues at the Wyly Annex (174 Midland Ave. in Basalt) through Dec. 6. SAW SHOW CONTINUES • Roaring Fork Beer Company (1941 Dolores Way) shows the work of SAW artists Chris Erickson and Stanley Bell at its tasting room. TWO STEPPIN’ • Two Step Tuesdays takes place at the Third Street Center every Tuesday night at 7:45 p.m. Admission is $7 singles/$12 per couple. Partners are not necessary. Wear hard soled shoes and bring water. Info: meetup.com/RFVDance. bRIDGE • The Carbondale Bridge Club meets at the Senior Matters room in the Third Street Center Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. You must have a partner and the fee is $3 per person. Info: 963-0425. FIGURE DRAWING • The Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities offers figure drawing sessions on Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m. Info: 970-456-2865 or honewilliams@gmail.com. AUTISTIC STORYTImE • The Carbondale
Branch Library offers a sensory storytime for autistic children and their parent/caregiver Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. mAYOR’S COFFEE HOUR • Chat with Carbondale Mayor Stacey Bernot on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Village Smithy. mEET THE mAYOR • Basalt Mayor Jacque Whitsitt meets the public over coffee on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. LINX • The Linx Networking group meets each Tuesdays at 7 a.m. in the AspenSotheby’s real estate office on Midland Avenue in Basalt. Info: Keith Edquist at 928-8428. WEEKLY RUNS • Independence Run & Hike holds runs group runs at 8 a.m. on Saturdays and 6 p.m. on Thursdays. Info: 704-0909. mEDITATION AND DHARmA • John (Chophel) Bruna facilitates a meditation and Dharma talk at the Third Street Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. There will be a 25-minute meditation, followed by a dharma talk with time for questions and answers. It’s offered by the Way of Compassion Foundation and co-sponsored by Davi Nikent. Info: wayofcompassion.org. TAI CHI • Senior Matters offers tai chi classes at the Third Street Center on Mondays and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Classes are $48 per month or $8 for drop ins. Info: John Norton at 379-1375. TAI CHI • Senior Matters presents Simple Tai Chi in room 33 of the Third Street Center from 11 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Info: 379-1375.
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Community Briefs meet, eat, play Attention all Carbondale Community Food Co-op Members and shoppers! Please join us for a potluck dinner and learn about the current state of YOUR cooperative grocery store. Where: Carbondale Library Community Room. When: 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20. This is 50 percent party and 50 percent business. Learn about the store in it’s expanded space. Provide input about what you want to see there. Eat great food. Meet the new and continuing board of directors. It’s a potluck so bring something to share and your own plate, cup, and utensils to the meeting. For more information, call 963-1375 or e-mail www.carbondalecommunityfoodcoop.org.
UDC comments due Nov. 15 Comments on the first installment of Carbondale’s draft uniform development code are due on Nov. 15, according to a press release. The installment is posted at carbondalegov.org and also available for viewing at town hall.
Comments taken on Horseshoe proposal The White River National Forest is taking comments on CDOT’s proposed Horseshoe Bend fill site proposal just east of McClure Pass on Highway 133, according to a press release. The total proposed site covers 9.1 acres, with one ace of disturbance at a time. The disturbed areas will be revegetated and designed to resemble the natural environment. For details, call WRNF realty specialist Jim Kirschvink at 963-2266 or jkirschvink@fs.fed.us.
Free helmets in basalt Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s in Basalt, and Basalt Bike and Ski, are giving away ski and snowboard helmets to
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vets receive special tuition Colorado Mountain College is reminding everyone that it offers discounts on tuitions to veterans and active duty military. The CMC Board of Trustees approved the special tuition rate in 2012, according to a press release. The rate is equal to the college’s in-district tuition, which is currently $57 to $139 per credit depending on the course level and program. Veterans and military benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill may be used to pay for the reduced tuition. The rate applies to veterans and active-duty military, plus their spouses and dependents under the age of 23. For more information, go to coloradomtn.edu or call 800-621-8559.
Free help for seniors High Country RSVP offers free help to senior citizens and disabled individuals. The Handyman program helps with such jobs as leaf raking, snow shoveling, small home repairs, maintenance, home adaptions (such as installation of grab bars), light bulb and smoke detector battery replacement and more. For details, call 384-8746.
GCE holds wastewater roundtable Garfield Clean Energy will host a free roundtable meeting for wastewater treatment plant operators throughout the region to discuss opportunities for saving energy in plant operations, according to a press release. The two-hour discussion and tour will be held at 1 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the new wastewater treatment plant in West Glenwood Springs. Energy coaches Mike Ogburn
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and Matt Shmigelsky of CLEER will lead a discussion on the advantages of energy efficiency in plant operations. For more information call 704-9200 or e-mail Erica@cleanenergyeconomy.net.
Think spring Colorado State University Extension will hold Master Gardener training at the CMC Lappala Center in Carbondale every Thursday from Jan. 29 through April 9. The hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For details, call CSU Extension Agent Jeff Pieper at 970-328-8633 (office) or 970471-6252, or visit eaglecounty.us/csu.
volunteer at CCAH The Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities is looking for volunteers to help with a wide range of Launchpad gallery activities, including helping at opening receptions and assisting with daily operations. For details, call 963-1690 or e-mail Deborah@carbondalearts.com.
Fire district calls Here are the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District emergency 911 calls for service for the week of Nov. 2 through Nov. 8: • Medical emergencies (8); • Motor vehicle accidents (5); • Trauma emergencies (2); • Fire alarm response (2); • Structure fire (1, put out before arrival); • Citizen assist (1); • Gas spill (1); • Controlled burn (1); • Medical alarm (1); • Smoke alarm (1).
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“Into the Deep” brings rare images to surface By Jane Bachrach Sopris Sun Staff Writer Local commercial photographer Tyler Stableford has had a dream project in mind for quite awhile. The fine-art project that has teased his imagination and surfaced frequently was really, really LARGE and challenging. Then in late August after mentally testing the waters for a few years, he finally put together his dream team and plunged in. Fortunately for us here in Carbondale and the Roaring Fork Valley, the public will have the opportunity to check out the images that were created out of his labor of love at a reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 at Phat Thai in downtown Carbondale. The reception will feature seven large, fine-art prints that Stableford and his Co-Director Kate Rolston photographed during their journey “Into the Deep.”
The dream project “I’m captivated by whale sharks and I’ve wanted to photograph a beautiful swimmer interacting gracefully with them,” Stableford told The Sopris Sun. “Although the whale shark is the largest shark in the world they’re completely docile,” he said. Once a year in the late summer, whale sharks gather in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Cancun, to feed on the plankton. They remain there for about one or two months and can eventually grow to be 45–feet in length. There were about 40 of the whale sharks around when Stableford and his team were present.
The dream team When Canon (cameras) learned about the project, the company commissioned it. With their support and the creative contributions, dedication and collaboration of Rolston and a family friend, Stableford was finally ready to dive in. Photographer Kate Rolston lives in Carbondale and is co-director of Stableford Studios. “Kate’s role in this project was to shoot behind-the-scenes photos and videos for Canon, as well as to shoot the fine art images whenever possible,” Stableford said. Rolston was quite involved with the project and research, and said that Stableford’s excitement and inspiration was contagious and rubbed off on her. “This is a project Tyler had talked about for two summers and seeing his drive and his ability to carry it through made it a special experience for me,” Rolston said. The other key team member is Ashley Moser. She used to live in Carbondale but moved to Los Angeles a year ago to pursue a career in cinematography. “I needed a beautiful model with strong lung capacity who could hold her breath for long periods of time; someone who was a good swimmer that could swim gracefully and give us graceful poses,” Stableford said. Although Stableford originally thought about using a professional model, in the end he realized that Moser fit the bill. “She was a willing subject and close friend of the family. She used to be a professional swimmer and competed in the Olympic Trials at one point. And … she’s beautiful.”
The lure of whale sharks attracted photographers Kate Rolston (left) and Tyler Stableford (right) to the Cancun, Mexico area in August. The results are seven images of former Carbondale resident Ashley Moser swimming with the enormous but docile sharks, which will be shown at Phat Thai restaurant on Nov. 13. Photo by Draper White
The challenges Last August, with the team in place, off they went. “This is the most challenging photography I’ve almost ever done,” Stableford said, adding that the shoot was challenging for everyone. “The area is protected and restricted and you must go with a certified guide, and wear only snorkel gear,” he said. This was the main reason that he needed a model that had a lot of strength as a swimmer. During the shoot, Stableford and Rolston both had snorkels and wore masks and fins. Moser didn’t. They shot with standard Canon cameras put in underwater housing. “We shot both on the surface snorkeling and also diving deep down underneath the sharks, holding our breath. We had only seconds to capture a moment, to capture Ashley in graceful poses next to or underneath a whale shark. We were in the water for five hours shooting among the whale sharks with dozens of failed attempts. The sharks are always moving. Ashley had no flippers, snorkel or mask and the challenge was to position ourselves in such a way to get the most artful, graceful shots,” Stableford said. According to Moser, “it was really hard physical work. I had to swim down 20 to 30 feet and we did it over and over for hours.” Whereas Stableford had specific shots he was going for, Rolston wasn’t as restricted because she didn’t have a particular image or images in mind in addition to her role of shooting behind-the-scenes photos and videos for Canon. She was basically free to spontaneously create her own fine-art images.
“It’s a completely different world down there. It’s so quiet it’s a clarifying experience that makes all your other senses extra aware, just looking for that right moment.” – Kate Rolston
The experience The experience of swimming among whale sharks underneath the ocean’s surface was different for each team member, yet a lot of the feelings were similar. Rolston said she was a bit nervous, although her anxiety wasn’t so much about the whale sharks — it was about wanting the day to go smoothly. It was about being able to get some good photographs and the physical challenge of having to continually go under the water to get the shots. “Once I was under the water with the sharks it was peaceful being with them; watching their undulating tails as I fell in line and followed them. It was an amazing and special opportunity,” she said. “The animals were so much bigger than I expected and there’s this moment of ‘oh my gosh’!”, but rather than being afraid it was exhilarating. It’s a completely different world down there. It’s so quiet it’s a clarifying experience that
makes all your other senses extra aware, just looking for that right moment.” “I was a little bit frightened,” Ashley said, “but I’m so comfortable in the water that it was more of a beautiful opportunity to connect with another soul in the water. It was dreamy and surreal. Despite the really hard physical work, it was awe-inspiring. When I was under the belly of the whale shark there was a moment when I was so present. They’re humongous! It was beautiful and exhausting.” In addition to the challenge, Stableford said that for him, “It was a really powerful experience to swim with such enormous creatures. It was both thrilling and peaceful to be alongside the sharks; they are quite docile.”
Phat Thai What you will see at Phat Thai are uncomposited single frame images, meaning they weren’t altered in Photoshop nor were there a series of images put together to make one photo. The only thing that Stableford Studios retoucher Draper White did to the images was a bit of toning to help find the right mood. Team member Ben Thomas edited Rolston’s video that she shot for Canon.
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What: “Into the Deep” exhibit Where: Phat Thai When: 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 13.
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Set Your Sails provides students with career direction By Steve Jundt
veloper for the project. Her company helps businesses as“The time I’ve spent with the Basalt High School stusume a more innovative approach to work place managedents, ďŹ rst in a group of 25-plus and now in a self-selected ment. ‘steering committee’ of girls, has been an adventure of dis“I sat in on Robin’s meeting with the four brilliant and covery,â€? said Robin Waters, CEO of the Basalt Chamber of beautiful high school students (two freshmen and two senCommerce. iors) working with her to create a student-business ‘externFor those of you who are not familiar with this new pilot ship’ program,â€? said Doane. “The purpose is to enhance program, called Set Your Sails, it is a collaborative effort of students’ knowledge about the world of business and add students taking charge of their future careers. “This is an exvalue to their pursuit of discovering or afďŹ rming their perciting program,â€? said Waters. “When Rebecca Doane at sonal career goals. These students are enthusiastic, motiRebecca Doane vated and have exciting ideas about how this type of Working Solutions expressed an interest, I suggested she Working Solutions, LLC come along for our Friday meeting. To her inquiry for more program might beneďŹ t the student body, the local businesses detail, I responded ‘Wait. Come with me. You’ll feel It.’ And that participate in it, and the Basalt community as a whole.â€? indeed she did.â€? “I’m extremely excited to participate in the program’s Students announced the program name last week. “It’s perfect for what we’re cre- future development,â€? Doane continued. “I’m so impressed and inspired that I’ve comating,â€? said Waters. Be thoughtful, analyze the conditions, chart your course through mitted to participate with the chamber and Basalt High School in developing this life. Set your sails and have an adventure.â€? The girls are working on a proposal and pilot program.â€? summary of the structure of the program. Part of the program experience for them is For more information or if you are a business person interested in participating to create a project together, deďŹ ne it, market it and evaluate it. with the Set Your Sails program, please contact Waters at directoratbasaltchamber.com It took only the one meeting to prompt Doane to become the newest program de- or Doane at rebecca@workingsolutionsllc.com.
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Letters continued from page 2 cause it exists. Carbondale has been meeting that need for over 20 and hopefully will continue to do so. The real question is where does Carbondale have the opportunity to grow? The town borders to the east on Snowmass Drive, west to the Crystal River, south to the fire station and north to the Roaring Fork River and as you can see there is not much more acreage, yardage, feet or whatever to build in a horizontal space level. To meet the demands of an ever-growing population the next step would be to grow vertically. Take a look around. Carbondale is slowly moving in that direction. When Amy Kimberly speaks (writes) of alternative living spaces in “tiny houses” (like shipping containers and yurts?) The question we need to ask is where do these fit into this community when Carbondale borders are already filled? Maybe this community could concentrate on innovative ways to purchase more land in order to create and support the multitudes of housing needs for this community. Shall we fill the last two open spaces within the town limits: Delaney property (aka the doggy park), and now the space around the Third Street Center with more housing, commercial or what the greater needs of the general public at the current time because once it is filled it will take a life time to reverse back? Any other open spaces you see are privately owned such as the space across from Roaring Fork CO-OP. Yes we all can get into our cars, ride our bikes, or walk just a few blocks and step
out into the open spaces that surround this town but the downside of that is the open spaces are privately owned by ranchers that have made their investment when land was plentiful. And if the ranchers decide to change the concept of their fields (RVR and Aspen Glen) that surrounds Carbondale that open feeling concept could be lost forever. And does Carbondale really want to build buildings taller than the trees that grow here. So yes, attend the uniform code meetings allow for you input via mail, e-mails and texts but remember this is for tomorrow not today. Kathleen Enman Carbondale
After the vote: stay engaged Dear Editor: For those of us climate voters, the election news in Colorado hit hard. However, there is still much good work to be done and I encourage anyone who is concerned about the ecological vitality of our planet — whether you express that in terms of wilderness, clean water and air, or climate stability — to stay engaged. We are called to be evolutionary activists, warriors of light, in service to the visions that so many of us hold of local, sustainable food systems; peaceful and just social structures; colorful communities where humans and nature live in harmony. Keep telling those stories. Tell them most of all to our new senator, Cory Gardner, and to our U.S. Representative Scott Tipton.
Remember that humans are part of a four-billion-year long (so far) story of evolution that will continue long after we and our children are gone. In the short 100plus year story of industrialization, we have seen the rise of fossil fuels and world wars, along with women’s suffrage, the civil rights movement, the end of Apartheid, tolerance for sexual diversity, permaculture, renewable energy technology, and a globally connected human presence. As Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. said it, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Our local chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby will continue our work of building relationships with our elected officials. A livable world isn’t a partisan issue, so we ask leaders on both sides of the aisle to be part of the solution. We believe that human beings innately want peace, prosperity and a connection with the living world that sustains us all. We will continue to support our politicians to rise to their highest service, to have the courage to address the most pressing issue of our time. To join us, email ccl.rfv@gmail.com. Amelia Potvin Carbondale
Yes: Back Door Consignment Dear Editor: Hats off to the owner of Back Door Consignment in Carbondale whose owner is a United States armed forces veteran. He has an American flag there free for the one veteran who wants it.
He is an example of what makes our valley and our country so great. Roberta McGowan Carbondale
Thanks to the green thumbs Dear Editor: Well folks, I am sorry to tell you that Chris really goofed up on the flowers judging this year! For the past two years, we were so happy how all your beautiful creations stood up so well past Potato Days. However, that was not the case this year as we really got zapped by an early front. Many of the plantings were compromised from the frost, therefore, we weren’t able to have a quality judging as we have done in the past. As you are aware, in the past, cash prizes were awarded to winning arrangements. Now, looking forward, we are going to ask our local business owners and members of our chamber of commerce to consider donating prizes for the winners of this judging event. If you have other suggestions, please lt us hear from you. A special thanks to all who participated in this year’s plantings. We have had many people comment that this year was the best showings to date. Best wishes to you “planters” for a safe, happy winter and THINK SPRING! Chris Chacos Donna Natal (Near New store) Carbondale
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Poetry Corner
Carbondale has been rocking out of late at the Nature Park (aka Delaney dog park). No doubt inspired in part by British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy, folks have been stacking river rocks at the north end of the park like never before. One cairn (not shown here) seemed to defy gravity until the wind, a push or possibly an undetected earthquake sent it crashing back into the rock pile. Photo by Lynn Burton
The Cowboy By Jade Moss
He stood someplace inside me, a relic of fields paved over, a phantom on a horse, his existence a hundred years too late.
The willows wept for the loss of my father.
He gently spurred my insides and whispered on a southbound wind,
Every crease in the palms of his hands summons fences, chicken coops, barns built with homemade lullabies, the wisdom of good men.
The Poetry Corner is edited by Jose Alcantara and published in The Sopris Sun monthly. Please send submissions of 1-3 poems, in the body of the e-mail, to poetry@soprissun.com. Please include your town of residence. All publishing rights remain with the author.
His cowboy boots tanned by his own power, the dry mountain sun.
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