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Counting our blessings Dear Editor: On this thanksgiving holiday I reflect back on my mother, Peggy Gilcrest’s, last 10 years of life here in Carbondale and realize how many blessings we have in this valley, especially for seniors. I am thankful for the vast artistic opportunities: the enriching art classes she was able to participate in at CMC, CCAH and from various artists around town. I am thankful for the welcoming and comfortable environment Crystal Meadows Senior Housing and Jerilyn Nieslanik provided: senior lunches, Crystal Belles singing club led and accompanied by Yvette MacEachen, and the annual Glenwood Vaudeville Review holiday outing. She made many wonderful friends. I am thankful for the many non-profits that enriched her experience here: Senior Matters, Needle and I Quilter’s Guild, and especially Hospice of the Valley (Sean Jeung, Ann Stolley, Marti Barbour and Jennifer Bouchet) who took such great care of her in her last months. I am thankful for the great restaurants she enjoyed: the Village Smithy, Mi Casita, Red Rock Diner, Beijing Tokyo, The Pour House, Peppino’s and Russets. I am thankful for the various art, music and educational shows the local public schools provided where she enjoyed watching her grandchildren. I am thankful for this being a place where not only can you find traditional medicine but also many alternative therapies such as chiropractic, acupuncture and massage. I am thankful for the many spiritual and religious offerings through clubs and churches, meditative labyrinths, centering prayer and St. Benedict’s Monastery. I am thankful for The Sopris Sun who not only filled a void for community news when the Valley Journal folded but also were supportive of my work schedule while I cared for my mother. I am especially thankful for all of my friends and family that welcomed Peggy into their hearts and homes and who have provided such great support to my family and me. Happy Thanksgiving and thank you! Terri Ritchie Carbondale

Thanks to anonymous Dear Editor: Heritage Park Care Center of Carbondale would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the anonymous gentleman who paid for lunch for our residents at the Redstone Inn on Nov. 14. The Heritage Park group included 12 residents and four staff members.

The generous person paid the entire bill. Thank you from the staff and residents for such a kind and caring act of generosity. Heritage Park staff Carbondale

Thanks to the town Dear Editor: We would like to extend our thanks to the parks maintenance supervisor (Joshua W. Walberg), streets foreman (Martin “Smiley” Wise), and public works director (Larry Ballenger) for making one of our long time wishes come true. Our wish was answered with a swiftness that was unanticipated but much appreciated. Parents and children are enjoying the new sidewalk that leads them down to the bike rack in front of the school. It has also created a wider turning area for the buses to make their right hand turn from Snowmass Drive. We wanted to let you all know that your hard work has not gone unnoticed and will be appreciated for years to come. Jaime Fowler CRES lead preschool teacher/director

(Editor’s notE: Carbondale Community school students sent poems as well as essays to the sopris sun this week. For essays, please turn to pages 3 and 11).

I am thankful for … Friends A community that cares Food on my table A roof over my head Freedom to say and do whatever I want Family My cat Many different cultures and different types of people Wearing whatever I want Being whoever I want Being one of a kind – myself Freedom to express myself any way Music Dance Beauty Freedom to believe whatever I want to Christianity People who love me Loving parents Loving friends LOVE! I am thankful people aren’t running around with guns here That we aren’t in a war zone That my family and loved ones are safe The freedom that I am not forced to do/be things I don’t want to do or be I am not used as an object I am not forced to carry a gun I don’t have to believe in things that I don’t think are right To know that I have second chances Opportunities Emily Adams Grades 7-8

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Dear Editor: For public enlightenment if there is a decision to ﬁre Basalt Police Chief Roderick O’Connor, then there must be a Basalt Town Council hearing to decide it. Such an employee hearing turns the Basalt Town Council into a judicial body — a court. A government personnel/employee/civil service panel (board, commission) also adjudicates, so it has court rules and powers. Its sessions and agenda items are open to public attendance and scrutiny, while there are matters that are not. Basalt might want to establish a civil service commission to handle government workers problems and matters. The appointed board members would get judicial experience, too. Often the public can exercise its "call to the people" to exercise its will to recall elected government ofﬁcials. This lets Basalt citizens to adjudicate rogue thinking and conduct, wouldn’t it? Perhaps this may have a positive effect upon decision-making. However, in this paramount case about Basalt Police Chief Roderick O’Connor, decent civic-minded Basalt citizens must make certain that a possible Basalt Town Council hearing is not corrupted or tainted. Ergo, some town council members may need to recuse themselves for various reasons that must be heard in public. Emzy Veazy III, Esq. Aspen

I am thankful for many things in my life. The ﬁrst thing I’m thankful for is my life. I love living free in my wonderful country with everyone and everything around me. The second thing I’m grateful for is my horses. They are my refuge and my escape. The third thing I appreciate is my family and friends. They are always there for me when I need them and then some. I’m gracious for my school and education. I’m so lucky to get a good education. I’m thankful for many things in my life but those are just a few. Josey Morford Grades 7-8

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Thankfulness On this day of thankfulness, I like to think about, All the many things I have, That others live without. The number of people starving And struggling with their lives, Is much to big to think of And can stretch for miles wide. Those without jobs, homes and families, To comfort them at night, Those who sleep beneath a bridge, Hoping something will turn out right. All these poor unfortunate people Would probably like to know, That how blessed I am isn’t wasted On someone who doesn’t let it show.

I’m thankful for my family, The ones who love me so, Who comfort me and cherish me, And watch me learn and grow. I’m thankful for my friends, Who support me in every way, Who love hanging out with me, And make me laugh every day. Annika Grades 7-8

Seasons Leaves fall on your toes. Shadows crawl along the grass. Fall is right around the curb alas, as summer chose another path. Birds whistle in your ear, as mice scurry under leaves and high up in the trees a little robin calls. My feet trample the wet dew. The piercing of the icy air blows through my hair, as my scarf follows behind me. It is fall calling for my heart, as the leaves circle my head and just as I once said; Fall is coming again. I am thankful for autumn. Lauren Kenyon Grade 6

Here’s why Here is what I’m thankful for and why, If I don’t tell you I’ll just die. tHAnKFUL page 3

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I’m thankful for … I am thankful for my mother, the one who chose to put me on this world and the one who taught me how to dance. I am thankful for my father, the one who worked every single day to make my dreams come true. I am thankful for my sister, the one I got to for all the girly advice I need and all the tips and tricks on how to do my hair. I am thankful for my brother, the one who taught me how to ﬁght like a man and the one who brings the laughter to our family. I am thankful for all my friends, the people who put a smile on my face and a memory in my mind. I am grateful for the people who are in my life, who ﬁll my life with laughter and love. Leelah Ahumada Grades 7-8

Thanks for the support I am most thankful for my family because they give me support in every thing I do and they provide the good food that they put on the table every night. I am thankful for my house. It keeps me warm in the winter, helps keep me cool in the summer and keeps me dry when it rains. Thirdly, I am thankful for my golf clubs because when I am frustrated, I can go and blow off steam on the course. They keep me out of trouble and give me something to do in the summer. Fourthly, I am thankful for all of the opportunities in life, like golf, the trips I get to take and how often I get to go and see my family. Linc Kleager Grades 7-8

ankful om page 2 Number one is my home, My bed, as soft as silky foam. Number two is my mom, If it weren’t for her, I’d be gone. Number three is my dad,

Carbondale Community School students give thanks See page 11 for more Thanks for Naismith

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There are a lot of things in my life that I am grateful for but here are the primary things. I am so thankful for my parents who work so hard at work to put food on the table, to go on trips and buy shoes, clothes, etc. I am also satisﬁed with my brother keeping me entertained all the time and for living in America where I am free. Another thing I’m pleased with is for the soldiers that protect America. They are risking their lives to keep us safe. I am grateful for the house I live in, which provides shelter and a place to live. Finally, I am thankful for James Naismith for inventing basketball. I love basketball and if he hadn’t invented it I probably would have been bored to death! Clearly, these are only a couple of things in my life that I am thankful for and I couldn’t live without. Clayton Horning Grades 7-8

I look at the clock, 24 hours until the Thanksgiving feast. I was told to write what I am thankful for and read what I wrote at the table. I know how to write it but I don’t know what to write. “Bella,”someone yells from down the hall. It is my Aunt Lexi. I run down the hall and jump into her arms. Her long red hair tickles my face. I let go of her and her blue eyes meet mine. Her rose red lips move from smile to a laugh. “Have you ﬁnished your thankful paper yet?” I look at my feet. I guess she saw me do it because she said “I will help you if you want.” I looked up, and those blue, blue eyes twinkled like stars. “Come on we don’t have much time.” We ran down the hall to my room. “So what are you thankful for?” “Ummmm,” I said. There was a long silence. “I know,” I said, “I am thankful for my family, friends and the stars that point me in the right direction in life.” On Thanksgiving night all of my favorite foods and family were there. They all had their own speeches. It was my turn. The clinking of the glass and spoon ring in my ears as I stand up. “I am thankful for a lot, but I can only tell you three things. First, I am thankful for my family. My family is very sweet and caring. They feed me well and keep a roof above my head. Second, I am thankful for friends. My friends keep me looking forward and never down at my feet. Lastly, I am thankful for the environment. The environment has winding tunnels through my heart. I love the sun rays and wind blowing through my hair. It is what I am thankful for.” Every one stands and claps. Let the feast begin. Sophia Jacober Grades 5-6

I am thankful for many things in my life. One speciﬁc thing is my family. They support me in whatever I choose to do. They care for me and provide for me. Another thing I’m thankful for is my friends. They are always there for me when I need a helping hand or whenever I want someone to hang out with. In addition, I am thankful for being able to golf, and for having the most amazing golf coach ever. I am also thankful for being able to go to golf tournaments, which I absolutely love to do. I am very thankful to be able to go on vacations to all the amazing places around the world and country. I am thankful for all my relatives, because they are all very affectionate, caring and enjoyable to be with. It is always such a delight to wake up every morning to the things I love and cherish and being thankful for having everything I need. Lauren Murphy Grades 7-8

Being thankful everyday I think we should be thankful everyday, not just on Thanksgiving. It took someone I know a while to learn that. She started noticing this after her mom told her, “Honey, you need to be more thankful.” Then she said, “Mom, Thanksgiving is coming and I will be thankful then.” On our way to school I told her that she was very smart and that she would do great on our math test. We did our math test and then went to the next class. At the end of the day we got our tests back and we both did great. On the bus she told me “I am thankful that I have a great friend to encourage me.” I went over to her house after dinner and her mom helped us with our homework because it was hard. When we were done she told me “I am thankful that I have a mom that is very smart.” The next morning she asked me if I wanted to go over to her house again. I went to her house and we played with her dada all afternoon. Before I went back to my house she said “I am thankful that my dad plays with us.”At home I kept thinking about what her mom told her. Everyday she got something new to be thankful about. Now she is thankful everyday. Gabriela Santana Grades 5-6 If he weren’t here I’d be sad. Number four is my sister sweet, When I’m sad, she says something upbeat. Number ﬁve is my cats, They get rid of all those rats. Number six is my friends, They always have the time to spend.

Thankful for teachers There are lots of things I am thankful for. I am thankful for my family because I love them and they love me and we are a happy family. I am thankful for my house, food and water because when it rains or snows I have my house when I am want something to eat I have food and water. I am thankful for my doctor because he helps me when I am sick and hurt. I am thankful for my teachers because they are very, very nice and they help me learn and like me very much too. There are a lot of things I am thankful for. Sophie Genung Grades 3-4

Twelve years Thankful for solar panels I have a lot of things in my life that I am grateful for. Some of these things are my family and friends, animals, houses, bikes and solar panels. I am grateful for my family because they take care of me. I am grateful for my friends because they make me smile every day. Animals give me food, houses keep us warm and cozy, bikes let us go where other vehicles can’t, and solar panels save energy. I am thankful for all these things. Erik Novy Grades 3-4 To my teachers who are very bright, If it weren’t for them I would not know how to read and write. What I said is completely true, What I’m thankful for I just told you! Lily Webber Grades 3-4

Twelve years have gone by since I was born in the beautiful mountains of Colorado. In the 12 years that I have lived I have started to think about what I am thankful for. I could not be more thankful than for my family. My dad goes to work every day and works hard to provide food, house, everything I need in my home, and activities for my brother and I. I am grateful for my mom because when my dad is at work, she works hard to take care of my brother and me. I am thankful for my friends because they support me and like me. Finally, I am grateful for my teachers who teach me new things every day. My life is all about horses. I am thankful to have a horse for me to ride and how. I am thankful for many things but most of all the world. Hannah Bingaman Grades 7-8

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P&Z continues comp plan public hearing The Carbondale Planning and Zoning Commission continued its public hearing on the draft comprehensive plan to Nov. 29 after it failed to attain a quorum on Nov. 15. The Nov. 29 meeting starts at 7 p.m. The Carbondale Board of Trustees discussed speciďŹ cs in the draft plan for the ďŹ rst time on Nov. 13. Carbondaleâ€™s current comprehensive plan was adopted in 2000. Trustees have said they plan to use the new comprehensive plan as foundation for a new zoning code, which they plan to address in 2013. The P&Z can recommend approval or denial for the draft comprehensive plan but the trustees have the ďŹ nal vote. Copies of the 140-page plan are available at town hall or on the townâ€™s website at carbondalegov.org. In 2011, the trustees hired the Durango-based RPI Consulting to help the town draft the plan.

Organic, on-line food market slated A Basalt-based on-line company that will sell natural, organic foods nationwide is looking for funding on indiegogo.com and hopes to start operations in late 2013 or 2014, according to a press release. Aspen Valley Foods, founded by Alan Pilkington and Martha Silva of Redstone, will offer more than 400 food products in 16 categories from family owned ranches, farms, dairies, bakeries, vineyards and food artisans in North America. â€œOur emphasis will be to work with smaller, Colorado based producers,â€? said Pilkington. â€œAll our food will be source veriďŹ ed and produced in harmony with rigorous natural, organic and sustainable standards and selected and tested under the direction of an executive chef to ensure superior taste and quality.â€? Pilkington said he and Silva expect to have more than 100 employees within ďŹ ve years. The company has secured commitments

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GarCo continues waste transfer discussion At their meeting on Monday, the GarďŹ eld County commissioners continued discussion of MRIâ€™s proposed solid waste transfer station on County Road 100 to Dec. 3. More than 25 transfer station opponents attended Mondayâ€™s meeting. This time, several area home owners associations presented a report based on a 2007 study in Israel that claimed waster transfer stations lower property values for nearby homeowners. The commissioners said they needed more time to read through information, including a state evaluation, that has been presented since the last public hearing on Sept. 17. In deciding to continue discussion to Dec. 3 the commissioners left open the public hearing part of the proceedings. The Silt-based Mountain Rolloffâ€™s Inc., and IRMW II LLC, are applying for a land-use change permit to allow for a trash transfer and recycling facility at the former Mid-Continent load out site about one mile east of Carbondale on County Road 100.

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The Sopris Sun asked students from pre-school through fourth grade to Spruce Up The Sun for this weekâ€™s cover and spruce up they did. The more than 150 young artists who put colored pencil, crayon, watercolo rs and glitter to paper each had their own interpretation of how black and white outlines should morph into color.

One background had a Van Goghish quality to it, while another artist traveled beyond the sky and created a green and red backdrop like Christmas-present wrapping paper. One contestant boldly divided the cover in half, with green dominating one side and red on the other. Judging such a competiti ve contest would not have been possible without the help of discerning eyes at the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities. This yearâ€™s Grand Prize winner is Sophia Ulrych, a fourth grader at Crystal River Elementa ry School (her work is shown here). Top honors in the pre-schoo l/kindergarten division go to Emmet Garcelon (first) and Katie Huttenho wer (second). First and second place in the first/second grade division are John Hamilton and Millie Simon respective ly. In the third grade division, Ana Rosa Vasquez placed first and Ayden Richmond was second. In fourth grade, Anna Cunningham was runner up to Sophia. This yearâ€™s drawing that inspired the Spruce Up The Sun cover contest was created by Carbond ale Middle School student Kimberly Tena, and was used for the Sunâ€™s Dec. 1 cover. thanks go out to Kimberly Sopris Sun and to all the students who entered this yearâ€™s contest. Spruce Up The Sun cover contest winners and runners up in each category receive a cash prize.To claim your prize, call 510-3003 or e-mail news@soprissun.com. To check out all the winners, please turn to pages 14-15.

Let your imagination run wild and get those creative juices flowing. Spruce Up the Sun contest winners receive the honor of having their artwork in the Dec. 20 issue which is distributed throughout the Roaring Fork Valley as well as being posted on the Sunâ€™s Web site. The deadline for entries is 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10. Drop them off at The Sopris Sun office in the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St., #35 â€“ at the end of the â€œlong hallâ€?) or send them to P.O. Box 399, Carbondale, CO 81623, postmarked by Dec. 7. Please include your name, grade level, and a phone number with your entry. For more information, call the Sopris Sun at 510-3003.

School board gives CCS siblings enrollment priority By debbie Bruell sopris sun Correspondent At its Nov. 14 meeting, the RE-1 school board voted 4-1 to change the enrollment policy at Carbondale Community School to give siblings of existing students priority for all available slots for new students. Previously, siblings of existing students had priority for only 50 percent of the 14 slots available for new kindergartners each year. Several CCS parents, some in tears, and a few teachers supported the change at the meeting. Parents described the experience of one of their younger children not getting accepted into CCS, after their whole family already feels like part of the CCS community, as “devastating,” “heart wrenching” and “tearing families apart.” Parent Heather Wilson said,“If my son does not make it in next year, we’ll be in a crisis situation.” Many parents said they contribute a great deal of volunteer hours and they do not want to have to divide their time between two different schools. Parent Stacey Simon noted, “We also give ﬁnancially. It would be hard to divide that between two schools.” After much discussion, school district superintendent Diana Sirko said the current policy of giving siblings priority for only 50 percent of existing slots existed because previous boards were “very cognizant” of wanting to make sure there was access for all. However, she supported a policy change in order to help parents to play an active role in their children’s education.

“Logistically it’s hard to do that if you have kids in different schools,” Sirko said. School board member Richard Stettner cast the dissenting vote. He pointed out that parents are well aware that siblings are not guaranteed a spot when they enroll their child in CCS.“What about all the other families that want to get into the school? It (the policy change) creates an extreme disadvantage to other families. … I’m having a hard time understanding how this is fair.” The next discussion item on the school board agenda also related to the topic of school choice: the proposed Glenwood Springs charter school — Two Rivers Expeditionary School (TRES). Sirko, Hamilton, Biggs and Stettner all raised serious concerns about approving the charter application, although the board will not make a formal decision about accepting the charter school into the district until the Nov. 28 board meeting. Hamilton tied together the two conversations — CCS and TRES — arguing that the “huge waiting list” at CCS and the TRES parents’ urgent desire for a different educational experience for their children is an indication that the board is not being responsive to parents’ desires. Because so many parents are not satisﬁed with the nonchartered district schools, he stated that the board is “not delivering on our promise.” After the meeting, Hamilton told The Sopris Sun he believes the district needs to put more focus on developing educational programs that “excite our students, parents and

staff and ignite their creativity.” In addition to being more responsive to parents, Hamilton told The Sun “We (the board) also need to do a better job listening to teachers, asking them, ‘What kind of school would you want to teach in?’” He argued that a more exciting and engaging educational program would “capitalize on our greatest and most under-utilized asset — the teachers who make this district exceptional.” Sirko noted,“An important message in all this is that there are different options that our community would like to see. … Is it smaller

size schools? Kindergarten through eighth grade schools? Expeditionary Learning? What are the desires of our communities? If we’re going to be responsive … how do we engage in those community conversations?” The school board plans to continue this discussion at its Nov. 28 meeting. Hamilton indicated he intends to make a motion at the meeting that the district commit to an exploratory process with the Expeditionary Learning Network to consider the possibility of converting an existing school to Expeditionary Learning.

Waldorf school holds World Café By soozie Lindbloom special to the sopris sun Repetition, Ritual and Reverence — the Three R’s of a Waldorf Education. And so it is that each lesson plan, open house, meeting and celebration at a Waldorf School involves the Three R’s. Maybe that is part of the magic of the school. Whatever it may be, it was deﬁnitely felt by more than 200 staff members and parents who attended the recent World Café visioning meeting designed to gather input for the school’s next ﬁve year strategic plan. A World Café is an engaging, effective and accessible method for creating a living network of collaborative dialogue around questions that matter in service of the real

work. According to the website, www.theworldcafe.com, the World Café uses “seven design principles and a simple method, (to create a) powerful social technology for engaging people in conversations that matter, offering an effective antidote to the fast-paced fragmentation and lack of connection in today’s world. Based on the understanding that conversation is the core process that drives personal, business and organizational life, the World Café is … a way of thinking and being together sourced in a philosophy of conversational leadership.” The same questions are discussed repeatedly by small groups at round tables that, after a designated time, reorganize to WALdorF page 9

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Go check ’em out Carbondale is well represented in Symphony in the Valley, which performs Tchaikovsky’s “Dances from the Nutcracker Suite” at Glenwood Springs High School at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 30, and at Riﬂe High School at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 1. The Carbondalians include: Dr. Mary Clarke, Steve Hessl, Camille Schuman, Jenny Senior, Pam Rosenthal, Karen Tafejian, Susan Sanchez, Erin Cushner and Laurie Loeb.

Olympus likes the Lottimers The Olympus Corp. recently chose Austin Lottimer (26) and Maitland Lottimer (24) to join its Olympus Visionary program, where they’ll join a roster that includes Pulitzer Prize winning photographers Jay Dickman and Larry Price. As part of Olympus’s Visionary program, the Lottimer brothers will shoot with the company’s cameras and post their images on Olympus-control websites, according to published reports. The Lottimers were most recently in the news in 2011 when they won a VailFilm competition that called for contestants to produce a short ﬁlm in less than 48 hours. Austin lives in Carbondale and Maitland lives in Denver.

Sacca wins Lucy Schweers award Karol Sacca, the Garﬁeld County Library District’s branch manager in Parachute, was recently awarded the 2012 Lucy Schweers award for excellence in public li-

brarianship. The award is given by the Colorado Association of Libraries to a librarian who displays outstanding leadership and service, as well as excellence in the library, information or media ﬁeld within the state of Colorado, according to a press release. Nominees must directly or indirectly serve patrons and communities in a way that goes beyond basic requirements of his or her job. Last century, Sacca was librarian at Roaring Fork High School.

Dr. Doherty becomes a craniofacial pain fellow Dr. Michael Doherty, D.D.S. of Crystal Valley Dental Associates recently became a fellow of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP). In a press release, Doherty said he takes a “conservative, non-surgical approach to treatment ensuring the holistic ‘head to toe’ overall health” of his dental patients. The purpose of the AACP is to foster education among the medical and dental professions and to promote the understanding of the multi-disciplinary treatment of people suffering from craniofacial pain and TMJ disorders. For more information, call 963-4882.

Listen for ringing bells Salvation Army bell ringers will once again be posted up and down the Roaring Fork Valley and out to Parachute for the annual Red Kettle Campaign. “The money donated here, stays here,” said local spokeswoman Roberta McGowan.

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Carbondale Community school celebrated thanksgiving El tioga last week. the event included a community dinner at the school and a food drive for Lift-Up; Bishop Plumbing had a truck at the dinner to load up food for delivery to the non-proﬁt. shown here are (left to right) Fynn Blake, Eric torres and Jesse Helser. Photo by Gregg Adams Photography Donations can also be sent to the Salvation Army, Intermountain Colorado Division, Box 2964, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601.

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Quite the fashion show talented kids and their fashion creations turned PAC3 into a ﬁve-ring circus for two shows on nov. 17. organized by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities, and second shift, the theme for the second annual youth fashion show was Cirque d’sopris. About 40 kids created their own outﬁts and they got to show them off in style. the event’s directors were Jenna Bradford and rochelle norwood. the night also included the soL theatre improv troupe, circus acts and some dance pieces from Aspen santa Fe Ballet Folklorico. Photos by Jane Bachrach

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Community Calendar WEDNESDAY Nov. 21 COMEDY • PAC3 in the Third Street Center presents comedian Lori Callahan at 8 p.m. Callahan has toured with Paula Poundstone, Will Durst and Thea Vidal, and has appeared on Showtime’s Comedy Club network and ESPN’s “The Lighter Side of Sports. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Info: pac3carbondale.com. ROTARY • The Rotary Club of Carbondale presents Amelia Potvin of CORE at the ﬁre station at 7 a.m. A representative from Jaywalker Lodge will speak on Nov. 28.

THURSDAY Nov. 22 TURKEYS ON THE HOUSE • The Pour House on Main Street will once again host its free Thanksgiving dinner for those who cannot afford to pay. Donations will be accepted from those who can in order to help defray costs. Dinners is served at about 1 p.m. and continues until the food runs out. ROTARY • Mt. Sopris Rotary meets at Mi Casita every Thursday at noon – except today.

FRIDAY Nov. 23 MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “Argo” (R) at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 23-29; “The Perks of Being a Walﬂower” (PG13) at 5:15 p.m. on Nov. 23-24; and “Searching for

to list your event, email information to news@soprissun.com. deadline is 5 p.m. saturday. 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 and submit events online at soprissun.com/calendar.

Sugar Man” (PG13) at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 25. CBW • Carbondale Beer Works on Main Street presentsMontrose’s Alan Vigil (solo acoustic Americana, soul, folk and blues) from 8 to 11 p.m. There’s no cover. Info: 7041216. LIVE MUSIC • Steve’s Guitars in the Dinkel Building presents live music every Friday.

MONDAY Nov. 26 EYE TALK • Dr. Matthew Ehrlich explains cataract surgery and LASIK laser surgery at Valley View Hospital from 5:30 to 7 p.m. He gives the same talk on Nov. 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 928-0105.

TUESDAY Nov. 27 UTE HISTORY • O. Roland McCook Sr., a Uncompahgre Ute, discusses Ute history at the Third Street Center at 7 p.m. McCook was born at Fort Duchesne, Utah, on the Unitah and Ouray Indian Reservation, and is the former board president of the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose. Admission is by donation. Info: 618-5879. The event is presented by RFV Circle and Davi Nikent.

WEDNESDAY Nov. 28 RIO GRANDE OPEN HOUSE • Pitkin

County Open Space and Trails hosts an open house for the Rio Grande Trail between the W/J Hill and Stein Park from

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Colorado Mountain College. Info: 920-5224.

Further Out

FRIDAY Nov. 30

FREE PORTRAITS • Colorado Mountain College photography students provide free portraits for needy families from 3 to 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Glenwood Springs (824 Cooper Ave.). Info: 947-8228. SOCCER DEADLINE • Today is the deadline to register for Crown Mountain Park’s soccer camp for grades 5-7. info: 963-6030.

SAT.-SUN. Dec. 1-2 HEALTHY HORSE • Healthy Horse Boutique hosts a dressage clinic with Kathleen

Raine at 489 Rose Lane (near the rodeo grounds) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Raine helped the U.S. equestrian team win the bronze medal for dressage at the 1994 World Equestrian Games in Holland. Info: Marian Nilsen at 309-4223. Space is limited.

MONDAY Dec. 3

CCAH WORKSHOP • Today is the registration deadline for “Seasonal Decorative Folk Art” with Jill Sher. The workshop is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 9. Tuition is $37 for CCAH members/$45 for non-members. It’s for folks 14 and older. Info: 963-1680.

Save the date FRIDAY Nov. 30

LABOR OF LOVE • This year’s KDNK Labor of Love auction and community mixer takes place at the Carbondale Recreation Center from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The Walt Smith Trio will perform jazz and Christmas songs. Volunteer waitresses will serve exotic ﬁnger food from Konnyaku restaurant. There will a cash bar for beer and wine. Locals and businesses have donated more than 400 items including art, food, sports, beauty, livestock and labors of love. Call 963-0139 for advance registration. The event is free. Info: kdnk.org. SOV PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY • Symphony in the Valley performs Tchaikovsky’s“Dances from the Nutcracker Suite” ballet with conductor Carlos Elias at Glenwoood Springs High School at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 30, and at Riﬂe High School at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 1. Also on the program will be a variety orchestral Christmas pieces including a couple of festive pieces by Leroy Anderson. The Symphony’s guest Jack Lanning will lead everyone in “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas.”Tickets are at the door or sitv.org and are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $6 for young people (3-18), $30 for families and music students are free. Info: manager@sitv.org.

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Ongoing MOVIE DAY â€˘ The Gordon Cooper Library plays free movies for kids K-5 at 4 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month. Popcorn is included and itâ€™s free. Info: 963-2889. MAYORâ€™S COFFEE HOUR â€˘ Chat with Carbondale Mayor Stacey Bernot on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Village Smithy on Third Street. BEER RUN â€˘ Independence Run & Hike stages a four-mile beer run Thursdays at 6:30

Hold the presses p.m. and a group run Saturdays at 8:15 a.m. Info: 704-0909.

SUN RISES EARLY â€˘ The Sopris Sun went to press a day early this week but an article about the town trustees 2013 budget discussion on Nov. 20 is available at soprissun.com; click on â€œextra.â€?

CCC â€˘ The Carbondale Clay Center continues its Holiday Festive Tableware and Small Works Invitational exhibition and sale through Dec. 23. More than 30 local and national artists are offering functional pottery and ceramic sculptures. The hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment. Info: 963-CLAY.

GARCO OFFICES CLOSED NOV. 22-23 â€˘ GarďŹ eld County ofďŹ ces, including the clerk and recorderâ€™s ofďŹ ce, will closed the day after Thanksgiving as well as Thanksgiving Day itself. The GarďŹ eld County LandďŹ ll will also be closed both days.

Waldorf continued îˆ‡om page 5 form new small groups at a new table, but, instead of discussing the same ideas each time, the new group is to build upon the previous groupâ€™s good ideas from that table. The goal is to invoke collective intelligence and wise decisions. The Waldorf community came together to answer these questions: What most inspires you about Waldorf education and this school community; how do we create a Waldorf school where families who want this education will come regardless of ability to pay, and teachers and staff members are sufďŹ ciently supported? The answers to the ďŹ rst question were necessary to help deďŹ ne strengths that then allowed the participants to draw on those strengths when brainstorming about ideas to increase enrollment, to participate in

more community outreach and events, to be ďŹ nancially sustainable, and to acknowledge the incredible work of the teachers and staff and offer ideas of support. These are questions every school, organization and business should be asking itself. The Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork (WSRF) turned 21 this year, and with this milestone comes a time of transition and opportunity. The school welcomes all input and wants to remind the greater community that every ďŹ rst Thursday of the month the WSRF offers a guided tour through the grades, and all are welcome. For more information, please contact the school. The Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork is located on the Highway 82 frontage road, just upvalley from Catherine Store.

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KENNEY HOSTS OPEN HOUSE â€˘ Potter Diane Kenney hosts an open house and studio sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays from Nov. 24 through Dec. 22. All are welcome. For details, call 963-2395 or go to dianekenney.net. CRMS PRESENTS STRESS AND RESILIENCE DISCUSSION â€˘ Colorado Rocky Mountain School presents â€œStress and Resilience: What every parent should knowâ€? with Dr. Leonard Sax at 7 p.m. on Nov. 26. Sax is a leading expert on the role that gender plays in child development and education and is founder of the Montgomery Center for Research in Child and Adolescent Development. He has appeared on NBC, CNN and many other media outlets. AVLT PRESENTS FIELDER SLIDESHOW â€˘ Colorado nature photographer John Fielder gives a slideshow and signs books at the Wheeler Opera House on Nov. 30. Thereâ€™ll be a VIP reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (tickets are $50); the slideshow/book signing is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (tickets are $10). Both events are hosted by the Aspen Valley Land Trust, city of Aspen, Pitkin County Open Space and Aspen Skiing Co. Proceeds from the event and a portion of book sales go to AVLT. Fielderâ€™s newest books are a commemoration of the conservation projects funded with Great Outdoors Coloradoâ€™s share of the Colorado Lottery and include photographs of Filoah Meadow (between Carbondale and Redstone), the Brush Creek Valley and Rio Grande Trail. For details, call AVLT at 963-8440. GCE OFFERS CONTRACTOR TRAINING â€˘ GarďŹ eld Clean Energy will hold training for contractors on low-interest loans for energy upgrades at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs from 4 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 28. The loans recently became available for a wide range of improvements, including insulation and air sealing, heating equipment, water heating, solar hot water, and energy-saving windows, doors, insulating blinds and LED lighting upgrades. Loans are also available for rooftop solar photovoltaic done in conjunction with efďŹ ciency upgrades. Financing is individually designed to meet the homeownersâ€™ needs. For details, call 704-9200. SPRUCE UP THE SOPRIS SUN â€˘ Itâ€™s that time of the year again: The Sopris Sunâ€™s holiday cover contest. This yearâ€™s contest calls for artists and artisans in two categories â€“ K-12 and 18 years old and up â€“ to design a winter-themed Sopris Sun cover. The entry deadline is Dec. 10. For details, see the â€œSpruce up the Sunâ€? ad on page 5.

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Community Briefs Chamber announces Carbondale Card The Carbondale Chamber has introduced the Carbondale Card, a new program offering specials, discounts and coupons from participating chamber businesses to Carbondale cardholders. Cardholders will be able to scan the QR code on their card or visit the chamber website for monthly specials and participating businesses. The cards can be purchased by anyone, but only Carbondale chamber members will be able to offer a special, discount or savings on the card as part of their chamber membership beneﬁts, according to a press release. Cards go on sale Nov. 26,“Just in time to be a stocking stuffer or holiday gift for teachers, employees, clients, friends or family,” said a chamber spokesperson. Cards are $25 each and will be valid from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31 and can be purchased from the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce located in the Third Street Center or from key retail locations. For more information visit www.carbondale.com/CarbondaleCard.

Suicide prevention coalition offers classes For most people, the holidays are a wonderful time of the year full of family and hope. However, for those struggling with depression, the holidays can create increased feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and loss. The Garﬁeld County Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Aspen Hope Center are of-

fering suicide prevention classes on Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. at the county courthouse in Glenwood Springs, and Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Riﬂe Library.

CMC offers free family portraits Colorado Mountain College photograph students are making free family portraits at Glenwood Springs United Methodist Church from 3 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 30. For details, call 947-8228.

English In Action needs volunteers English in Action holds volunteer tutor training at 33 Gillespie Dr. in El Jebel from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 4. Experience is not necessary and the commitment can be a little as one hour a week. “You can make an impact,” said an EIA spokesperson. “Becoming a volunteer tutor is a great way to help build a stronger community, while making new friends and having fun.” For details, call 963-9200 or email info@englishinaction.

Libraries closed Garﬁeld County’s Gordon Cooper, Riﬂe and New Castle branch libraries will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21 and remain closed for Thanksgiving through Friday Nov. 23. All county libraries will reopen on Nov. 24.

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FOOTBALL • Come to Cuvee and watch both Monday and Thursday night Football games on the biggest screen in the valley.

YOUTH FITNESS • The Basalt Recreation Department offers youth ﬁnesses classes through Dec. 15.

SALSA NIGHT • The Riverside Grill presents Salsa Night from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Nov. 24 ART CLUB • The Wyly Art Center offers its Holiday Art Club with Nicole Nagel-Gogolak on Dec. 5 and 12. Info: Wylyarts.org.

STORY TIME • The Basalt Library hosts a story time.

FLY TYING • Frying Pan Anglers gives ﬂying tying classes. Call 927-3441.

WEDNESDAY Nov. 27 BINGO • The Basalt Lions Club holds Bingo Night at the Eagle County building in El Jebel from 7 to 9 p.m. BOYS ART CLUB • Wyly Community Arts Center offers boys art classes.

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FRIDAY Nov. 30 SOCCER • The Crown Mountain Recreation District offers an indoor soccer camp for kids Dec. 4-6 and 11-13. Players will work on dribbling, passing, shooting, play games and have competitions so players can use their skills in a practical environment as they work to become better players. The camp is designed to help kids have fun playing and learning the game of soccer. Kids from ﬁfth through seventh grade will play from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the BES gym. The registration deadline is today. Contact CMPR \ofﬁce for registration or more information at 963-6030.

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CCS thanks continued îˆ‡om page 3 Itâ€™s a great life I have a lot of things to be thankful. The things Iâ€™m most thankful for are my family, my home and sports. I am thankful for my family. My parents are awesome. They take good care of me and my brother and sisters. I have an older brother, Cole, who is in ninth grade. My sister, Morgan, is in seventh grade. My younger sister, Molly, is four years old and will be in kindergarten next year. Having a big family is fun. I am thankful for my home. Some people donâ€™t have a home. We have a great house. Itâ€™s nice and big because there are six of us living there. I have lots of friends in the neighborhood to play with. I like where I live. Sports are important to me. I play lacrosse, football, baseball, hockey and golf. My favorite sport is lacrosse. Iâ€™ve made lots of friends playing sports. I like them because they are active and I can get a lot of exercise. Iâ€™m also pretty good at most of the sports I play. As you can see, I have a lot to be

thankful for. I have a great life! Connor Hollenback Grades 3-4

Thanks for dad Iâ€™m thankful for a lot of things. Iâ€™m thankful for my dad, my friends and the sports I play. Iâ€™m thankful for my dad. He used to be a professional soccer player. He knows the game and can teach me how to be a better player. Recently, he had an accident and now I have to take care of him because heâ€™s in pain. My dad is awesome. I really love him. Iâ€™m thankful for my friends. I play with them at recess. We stand up for each other when thereâ€™s a problem because we care about one another. I have great friends. Iâ€™m thankful for the sports I play. I work hard and I try my best. Every time I play a sport I have a smile on my face. Iâ€™m thankful for all these things in my life. Brayan Alventro Luna Grades 3-4

Legal Notices ORDINANCE NO. 16 Series 2012

ORDINANCE NO. 17 Series 2012

NOTICE: This Ordinance was introduced, read, and adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Carbondale, Colorado, on November 13, 2012.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION) OF THE CARBONDALE MUNICIPAL CODE

This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. The full text of said Ordinance is available to the public at www.carbondalegov.org or at the office of the Town Clerk, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, Colorado, during normal business hours. THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE _________________________ By: s/s Stacey Bernot, Mayor

ATTEST: __________________________ s/s Cathy Derby, Town Clerk

Published in The Sopris Sun on November 22, 2012.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE, COLORADO APPROVING A TEMPORARY ZONING EXCEPTION FOR 190 MAIN STREET

ATTEST: __________________________ s/s Cathy Derby, Town Clerk

Published in The Sopris Sun on November 22, 2012.

See Thundercat at Iâ€™m lucky I have a lot to be thankful for. The things I am most thankful for are my family, my home, my cows, my school and my sports. I love my family. I am thankful for my mom and dad because they keep me safe and pay for my sports. They make sure I have healthy food to eat. That way I can stay healthy and do well in sports. I am thankful for my home. I live in a great house and it keeps me safe from the wild winds and the blizzards. I am grateful for my cows. My family raises grass fed cattle and this is how we make our money. I am also grateful for my school. I have lots of friends there and two wonderful teachers that help me learn. My sports are very important to me. Through sports, I have fun and make new friends. Playing sports always puts a smile on my face. Iâ€™m a lucky kid. Wilder Jacober Grades 3-4

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Carbondale Board of Trustees for the purpose of considering an application for review of a proposed agricultural use building envelope. The property is located at 360 Lot at River Valley Ranch.

The applicant and Owner is Pura Vida Holdings LLC. P.O. Box 982 Carbondale, CO 81623 Said Public Hearing will be held at the Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO at 6:00 p.m. on December 11, 2012.

Copies of the proposed application are on file in the Planning Department office, Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO and may be examined by interested persons during regular working hours, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. John Leybourne Town of Carbondale

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This is a town-focused program of the Garfield Clean Energy Challenge. Brought to you by: Town of Carbondale, Garfield Clean Energy, CLEER and CORE.