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Castle tours continue
Dog park update
If you’re looking for someplace warm and inviting to take your out-of-town guests during the holidays, you might consider schlepping them up Highway 133 to the Redstone Castle. Regular tours are Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m., with tickets available at Tiffany of Redstone and Redstone General Store. Special holiday tours are slated for Dec. 24-26: $15 for adults; $10 for seniors/children; free for kids under 5 years old. For more info, go to redstonecastle.us.
Winter turding conditions now exist at the Delaney dog park, according to the Sun’s dog park observer. “This means turders should be especially careful when picking up their dog’s droppings, because turd viscosity can vary, depending on the temperature, and turd-bag rips can be a problem.� The observer said hardcore turders have been known to bring a crow bar to dislodge frozen turds from the ground,“but not around here.� On a related note, a man was seen smoking a big, fat cigar at the park last week while walking his dog.
Boylands publish book Linda and Bob Boyland recently published a book titled “Everyday Cherished Moments: Seeing the ordinary, experiencing the extraordinary.â€? Pastor Mark Bintliff, of the New Creation Church in Glenwood Springs, says about the book, “ ‌ a fantastic addition to anyone’s library of devotionals. The photographs are stunning and the stories witty and inspiring.â€? The book is available through the Boylands Web site at life-beats.com.
Martina on the mend Tennis legend Martina Navratilova was discharged from a Nairobi hospital after recovering from high-altitude pulmonary edema, which forced her to give up climbing Mount Kilimanjaro three days ago, organizers of the fundraising event said on Dec. 13. “I am feeling much
WinterFest needs sponsors
Tom’s Door seasonal greetings cards are on sale at numerous locations up and down the Roaring Fork Valley, including Dancing Colours in Carbondale, Basalt Printing, and Carl’s Pharmacy in Aspen. Proceeds go to providing emergency assistance for those in need. Shown here is “Snow Birds� by Carol Craven. better and really pleased to be going home,� she said on the Web site of Laureus, the climb’s sponsor. Navratilova, 54, was helped down Africa’s highest peak by porters after feeling unwell on the fourth day of the charity climb. Medical tests showed she was suf-
fering from an accumulation of uid in the lungs. The nine-time Wimbledon champion had been leading a team of 27 climbers to raise money for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. She is a former parttime Aspen resident who is often spotted around Carbondale.
The Redstone Community Association is looking for sponsors for its WinterFest weekend, slated for Feb. 18-20. If you want your business logo or name included in WinterFest advertising, you must make your pledge by Dec. 17. Sponsorship levels range from $50 to $500. For details, contact Cathy Montgomery at cathymontg@gmail.com or visit the Web site redstonecolorado.com.
Birthday greetings Birthday greetings go out to: Kathy Ezra (Dec. 18), Frances Lewis and Shirley Bowen (Dec. 19), Don ButterďŹ eld (Dec. 20), Paula Fothergill and Jeremy Simon (Dec. 21), and Carolyn, Jackson and Jessica Hardin (Dec. 22). And a belated happy birthday to Steve Keohane, who turned 60 on Dec. 14.
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