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Going Dark Andy Mast: Passion With Pencil Custer County: Colorado’s Best Kept Secrets The Boutiques The McClelland School Re-opens Health Naturally I Read it Through the Grapevine Turmeric: A Hidden Gem in Florence, CO Pueblo Zoo Meerkats
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We will continue the positive impact Grapevine Magazine has had on the southern Colorado business community. We will continue to promote businesses and individuals that are making a positive impact on their community. We will also include features on affordable housing, quality schools, safer streets, the arts, and business spotlights. Grapevine Magazine will also be a voice for poets and non-fiction writers. We encourage aspiring writers to submit their work to us for consideration in a future column that will be called:" I Read It Through the Grapevine."
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We must also not forget the small businesses that have had to make a lot of difficult adjustments to stay open during the COVID 19 pandemic. Our small business community needs all the help they can get by way of your patronage. In addition to businesses in your local community, small businesses within a relatively short, scenic drive also need your business!
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Pueblo, El Paso, Freemont, Custer, Huerfano, Saguache and Chaffee counties all have small cozy cities with a wonderful mix of retail stores, restaurants, art galleries, museums, entertainment, and outdoor adventure. Why not consider planning a fun-filled day trip to one of these areas and patronize the many wonderful small businesses that you're sure to encounter on your journey.
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We must also remember to respect the policies of every business that we patronize. The state has mandated various policies during the COVID-19 pandemic that businesses must enforce, or they risk getting shut down. So let us all show our respect--however much a nuisance it is--and support our businesses by wearing a mask as mandated by the state when indoors, and staying socially-distanced when at all possible.
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The Evolution of Colorado’s First International Dark-Sky Designated Community The International Dark-Sky Association awarded the towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff an International Dark-Sky Community Designation in 2015, making them the first IDA designated community in Colorado and the highest in the world. The designation honors Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley, a local non-profit dedicated to reducing light pollution. To gain the official Dark-Sky community designation, Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley encouraged lighting codes that restrict unshielded lights and outline how new public lighting will be installed. The organization also created awareness in local publications
through dark-sky education and at public events. The Custer County Tourism board recognized the power of this darksky designation to draw visitors to the area and have since tirelessly promoted stargazing in the Wet Mountain Valley. By executing creative campaigns that enlighten potential visitors on the physical and emotional benefits of starry nights, running ads that share stargazing events, and building relationships with prominent journalists, the Wet Mountain Valley nows stands center stage when it comes to stargazing in the US.
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In the spring of 2020, Westcliffe and Silver Cliff were involved in the launch of Colorado Stargazing: Experience the Night, a self-guided tour connecting seven Colorado locations known for their dark skies and incredible stargazing opportunities. Among the locations, visitors will find IDA designated communities, areas just starting the designation process, and everything in between. All of these communities are unified by their high elevation and low humidity, allowing for some of the best stargazing in the world. The locations included in the experience are Westcliffe/Silver Cliff, Creede, Crestone, La Veta, Cuchara, Lake City, and the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
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The Sangre de Cristo Wellness Center The Sangre de Cristo Wellness Center was first established by Dr. Luis Marquez November of 2001. Dr. Marquez has been a Chiropractor for over 40 years. Marty Holmes & Deb Snell purchased the Center in June of 2020. There is a retail shop featuring herbs, essential oils, all things organic, hemp, custom tea blends, produce, colloidal silver, and much more (custom orders are welcome). Free delivery for Custer & Fremont County. Our practitioners include Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Accupuncture, & other Holistic modalities. Check out our FaceBook page for our complimentary monthly classes. Open Monday - Saturday 9am. to 7pm. Sundays by appointment. 500 Rosita Avenue, Westcliffe, CO 81252.
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A NDY MAST FINE ART Passion wi th pencil.
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To those mentally and spiritually exhausted by all the horse he draws reveals every Covid-19 pandemic fears and the mass demonstrations of angry nuance of their anatomy, people demanding change, the artwork of Andy Mast provides a from their musculature to every single hair. However, visual oasis of hope and peace. Beautifully rendered reminders beyond mere technical masterfully executed with graphite pencil, and his deft control considerations, this Artist has of light and shade. also managed to imbue his But Andy Mast's pencil drawings go far beyond his exceptional favorite subject matter, the mastery of composition. His artwork also bears witness to the pain, to the struggles he had as a youth after experiencing a devas- horse, with emotion. Through their eyes! The eyes of the tating accident that left him unable to do anything on the farm he horses that Andy Mast draws grew up on except what he always truly wanted to do: draw. are emotional reservoirs of insight revealing - not So with no access to art schools where he could only the depth of the horses' soul captured The eyes of my horses pursue a formal education in art, Andy Mast through their eyes - but also, the artists. feel like windows to my soul. somehow taught himself how to draw. As the Every generation reveals to us someone -Andy Mast saying goes, 'practice makes perfect.' Andy Mast unique and gifted that defies all conventional - un-aided by art school teachers - perfected his self-taught logic when attempting to explain their genius, and from where drawing skills to such a level that Andy Mast would have his and how it came. In the art world, in this case, the Western Art drawing competing in competitions across the country with great world, Andy Mast is one such individual. However, words can not success. truly convey the beauty and emotion that Andy Mast's drawings His photo-realistic drawings manage to capture every fine detail display. You must see them in person at his gallery at 118 Main in his compositions. We can truly appreciate his genius at capturStreet in Westcliffe, CO. For more information about Andy Mast, you can visit his website at www.andymastfineart.com. ing the subtle variations between the interplay of light and shade. By Anthony Ludwig The horses in Andy Mast's drawings best exemplify this. Each
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CUSTER COUNTY:
One Of Southern Colorado's Best Kept Secrets Named in honor of Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer, Custer County was created by the Colorado Legislature in 1877 out of the southern half of Fremont County, a year after the death of the legendary Indian fighter. This sprawling, rugged and mountainous county encompasses 740 square miles of beautiful country and would be virtually inaccessible without roads. That's because a large percentage of the county is National Forest land with the Sangre de Cristo Mountains on the westside and the Wet Mountains on the east. The Sangre de Cristo Mountain peaks to the west reach heights in access of 14 thousand feet. Crestone Peak, at 14,294 feet, is the 7th highest fourteener in the state. In the north end of the Wet Mountain Valley, you will find DeWeese Reservoir, Custer County's largest lake, and a favorite amongst experienced Anglers visiting the region. Custer County was the site of a silver rush during the 1870s. Back then, thousands of men poured into the county, hoping to strike it rich. Notable mines include the Geyser Mine on the north edge of Silver Cliff, the Bassick Mine, and the Bull Domingo.
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observed in the many churches which dot the city. The sight of Amish and Mennonite folk with their horse and buggy, carts strolling throughout the town are a stark reminder of the innocence and the unbridled joy that the simple life can offer us in contrast to our modern, hectic world. It also adds to the ambiance of the town. Downtown Westcliffe has a diverse assortment of coffee shops, restaurants, retail stores, art galleries, a performing arts center with an annual Shakespear Festival, a weekly farmer's market, and, yes, it even has a state-of-the-art bowling alley. The western end of the town features a park called "The Bluff" with breath-taking views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range. Westcliffe and neighboring Silver Cliff are recognized as International Dark Sky Communities by the International Dark-Sky Association. Residents and Businesses in the towns and surrounding ranch lands have made commitments to reduce the amount of light pollution. In 2015, the Smokey Jack Observatory, located on "The Bluff," opened. Very generous residents from the region set up the free observatory in an old period building with a" roll-off" roof that opens up the 14 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with computer-guided pointing and tracking to the skies overhead. Visitors from around the world have flocked to Custer County to view the heavens, especially the Milky Way, without light pollution found world-wide except in this one of nine certified Dark Sky Communities in the world. November 13th marks the 5th anniversary of the Smokey Jack Observatory. For information about events centered around this particular day, you can visit www.darkskiescolorado.org. With its awe-inspiring night skies and 740 square miles of a beautiful valley nestled between the Wet Mountains and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Custer County has recreational opportunities for everyone, including hiking, fishing, hunting, photography, snowmobiling, summer festivals, and a diverse mix of retail stores. The drive to Custer County is very scenic once you hit Highway 115 in Florence, or Highway 96 out of Pueblo. Take yourself and your family, and discover this beautiful region, and her majestic skies today. Find out why Custer County is one of Southern Colorado's best-kept secrets. --Anthony Ludwig
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After the mines were exhausted, the population decreased significantly. Today, the county has become a haven for cattle ranchers, with an extensive system of irrigation ditches built throughout the valley. Currently, Custer County's population is over 5000 people. The city of Westcliffe is the county seat of Custer County. This charming city has an eclectic mix of early century architecture best
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The Boutique’s at 305 Main Street went in, (good thing I had on boots), I was dumbfounded. What can you say? We were in shock.
Our story starts in September of 2012. Partners in crime, Rene’ Smith (Lady Unique Boutique) and Terry Lee (Boutique Off Main) opened a boutique together in small building on 3rd street in Westcliffe. It was oh so cute but small, and after eight years we decided to expand.
After surveying everything, we got our shovels and a dumpster and started in. Three to four inches of water and insulation, clothing and everything you can imagine was shoveled out. Our landlord brought in a restoration firm and tried to dry everything out. After about a week it was decided that three walls and half of the fourth needed to come down and insulation needed to be replaced. The flooring was to be replaced again as well!
Westcliffe Town Hall was right around the corner on Main Street and they had just sold the building and moved. We were fortunate to be able to snap it up and work with our new landlord (who is awesome) on our wants and needs.
God was truly looking after us. We weren’t in the building when the ceiling caved in. We truly could have been killed. After about a month of rehab our Boutique was looking better than ever! God not only kept us safe, he felt we needed new can and track lighting instead of the old florescent lighting!
What a transformation! Walls were knocked down. Old yucky green carpet was ripped up and wood floors put in. It all turned out beautiful! We were so excited to move in and have a Grand opening in March. We moved everything from the old location around the corner to 305 Main Street on Thursday February 6th. We took a day off on Friday, and on Saturday the 8th, Rene’ and I were to meet at the Boutique at 9:30am to organize. Rene’ arrived first and saw water coming out from under the door. When she opened the door she was devastated, sick to her stomach. What she saw was beyond words. Electrical fixtures all hanging, water, insulation, (old shredded newspaper), drywall, on the floor and on ALL the merchandise! Almost 1000 square feet of ceiling! Everything was ruined! (ok, the little piece of ceiling that didn’t fall in, was over the sale rack. Go figure!) When I arrived and
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The McClelland School Re-opens September 8 With Covid-19 Safety Measures in Place By Anthony Ludwig
· Faculty and staff will wear masks. The McClelland School has ordered a year's supply of high-quality, transparent face masks allowing for better communication with students. · Middle School students will wear a face-covering except when they are outside or during PE or when socially distant. Younger students will be encouraged to wear a face mask, although it will not be mandatory. · Arrival and drop-off will take place outside. The school will be using the early childhood playground for arrival and pick-up for PS, PK, & Kindergarten. Lower school students in grades 1-4 will use the lower school playground area. Middle school students will enter/exit their classrooms via the external doors available in that building. · Temperature screening will take place each day at arrival, with a second screening at lunchtime. · Middle school students will be assigned a classroom by grade, and teachers will rotate into those classrooms rather than the students moving. The exception to this will be the enrichment classes. Middle school students will continue to travel to enrichment classes. · Art & Music will operate on an every other week schedule, rather than every other day, keeping cohorts out of the same classrooms during the week. · Spanish teacher will go to all lower school & early childhood classrooms for Spanish instruction. Art and Music teachers will travel to Early Childhood & Kindergarten classrooms. · Middle school lockers have been relocated to create more space and increased social distancing opportunities in the middle school hallways. Students will still have access to a locker in their assigned classrooms. · The McClelland School would like to have all of their classes held outside whenever practical. · The McClelland School is also revisiting its remote learning procedures should they need to close temporarily to ensure that they can continue to improve upon the delivery they offered last Spring. · Cleaning and sanitizing the entire school building will take place regularly. Experts and policymakers tell us that if we diligently wear face masks, practice safe social-distancing, and employ strict cleaning and sanitizing practices, we can protect ourselves from contracting Covid-19! The McClelland School's re-opening plan provides a level of protection against contracting Covid-19 for students and school personnel found in very few institutions across the country. It can also be a nation-wide model by which other similar schools can adopt as a re-opening strategy.
The debate over whether schools should re-open this fall is one that will not end any time soon. A growing body of research suggests that children are not at risk of getting severe Covid-19. According to health economist Emily Oster, 97% of confirmed cases in children are asymptomatic, mild, or moderate. Despite the low risk of children contracting Covid-19 and spreading it to school personnel and family members, many parents still harbor fears of sending their children back to school. The American Academy of Pediatrics has argued that it's essential for children to go to school in person. They have supported precautions, like keeping students in small groups and using strict distancing and cleaning measures. Schools that take the initiative and inform concerned parents and others of the safety precautions they are utilizing to protect their children, and teachers can go along way in easing school re-opening fears. The McClelland School is one such school that is doing this. The McClelland School is opening to full-time in-person learning on September 8th, 2020. Their main objective for re-opening is to continue to deliver on their mission to educate children in a creative and safe environment. The school has made several necessary adjustments to protect their students and teachers in the classroom. The ever-changing landscape of the Covid-19 pandemic means that these plans can be modified or changed in a never-ending effort to keep The McClelland School safe and sanitized for its students and teachers. Here is a list of some of the changes The McClelland School will implement when it re-opens on September 8th, 2020: Individual grades will be 12 students or less to allow for appro· priate distancing in the classrooms, lower than their average class size of 15 students. · There will be three cohorts at The McClelland School. Cohorts are groups of students with limited, if any, in-person interaction with other cohort groups, but children will be free to interact with other students within their cohort group. As a result, students will be able to attend recess, lunch, and other activities as a cohort. The McClelland School's three cohorts are: Cohort #1: Early Childhood & Kindergarten Cohort #2: Lower School (Grades 1-4) Cohort #3: Middle School (Grades 5-8) · The McClelland School will limit parents entering the building for the time being, especially during arrival and drop off as they must minimize the number of outside people in their facility. · Desks will be separated in classrooms up to six feet wherever possible. 13
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Meditation
I read it through the Grapevine
To Listen , to Smell. to feel the Kiss of the Breeze To Hear the Rivers song, and the wind through the trees To Soak in the Warm Rays of Sun shining above To Listen to the call of a young sparrows love To be at Peace with Earth, it can be Attained To Have this within me is a Freedom that’s gained To Know that Life is Fleeting and I Am but Dust To Know that the Love I Give will not Rot or Rust Though Storms Roar and Rage and Stones of Judgement are Thrown
When a heart breaks
Nothing can Move me.... for inside self I am Home
What sound does a heart make when it breaks?
I have heard the sound of a glass being smashed into smithereens . It’s a terrible sound, this sound called shattering. You hear it and you cringe. I have heard the sound of waves as they crash onto shore. It’s a powerful sound, this sound called crashing. You hear it and you soar. I have heard the sound of mothers wailing as bodies of children are lowered into graves. It is a wrenching sound, this sound called wailing. You hear it and you curl. I have heard the sound of birds chirping as daylight is breaking. It is a cheerful sound, this sound called chirping. You hear it and you rejoice. I have heard the sound of the Bilal’s call to prayer in the early morning’s first light. It’s a welcome sound. You hear it, this sound, a summoning. You hear it and you pray. I have heard the sound of businesses failing, of shutters coming down forever. It’s heartrending, the sound of people sobbing. You hear it and you fear. I have heard the sound of a democracy dying. It’s deafening, that sound of victory now muting. You hear it and you feel like crying. But a heart breaking...... Did you just hear that? My heart just broke! Hush I say, hush ! You just missed it
Written By: Jackie Parker
Butterflies
When I think of freedom I think of a butterfly Dressed in it’s fancy clothes Decorating the Earth In all it’s splendor Flitting freely in the breeze Dancing from flower to flower But it was not always beautiful An ugly caterpillar Then a cacoon Hanging dormant from a tree Hoping to last through The wind and the rain Then emerging one day This form of life Pumping it’s wings for strength Flying away forever - A flutterby The butterfly - much like a woman Who has yet to grow up Hiding in a shell Unable to break out Then one day - without looking back Leaving the past behind To be forgotten She blossoms with beauty And learns to be free Written by: Tess
An Angel with a Broken Wing Like an Angel with a Broken Wing I have lost the direction Where I should be Like an Angel with a Broken Wing Not sure if there is A place for me I look for my broken wing I see it inside a cloud Just out of reach I spin out of control And I scream out loud Please God help me get my wing So I can fly in a straight line Help BluStarr with his mission I know then I will be fine I not only have a broken wing I have a broken heart I have hurt too many people I just need a brand new start I just want to be an angel With both wings attached So if I am beckoned to help someone I know I will not fall Then I can help the All
That’s the sound of a heart breaking!
No longer an Angel with A Broken Wing I can fly in a straight line Another chance is all i needed Everything will now be fine
Written By: Carol Jennifer Soars, 7/21/2020
Written By: Tess
T’was just silence. Yes, that’s the sound.
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~ Creature Feature ~
Meerkats: Dig it! by Abbie Krause
“Look! Up in the sky! It’s…well, it’s what we do.” That’s the soundtrack I hear in my head when I watch meerkats. Always on alert for predators, “meerkat sentry” is a critical role in a meerkat mob. The sentry keeps a lookout for threats while the rest of the group can focus on what they need to do like hunt, dig or sunbathe. While sunbathing is important to help them warm up in cool temps (and looks incredibly cute while they are doing it!), digging is what really gets them going. They can do it all day long, and often do. While, in the wild, meerkats are not above stealing the tunnels of other animals, they still do a lot of digging themselves. Meerkats are built for digging. A special membrane over the eye protects it while burrowing, and their ears also close to keep sand out. Their feet have very long nonretractable claws to help them dig. Tunnels provide temperature regulated, protected homes for meerkats. They work cooperatively to build them and can construct elaborate tunnels within minutes. At the Pueblo Zoo, the zookeepers have to collapse the tunnels daily so the meerkats can start over every day. At one point, the keepers tried sand in the exhibit hoping that the tunnels would collapse more easily but those clever engineers immediately mixed in dirt with the sand to help provide more stability. So, the cycle continues… dig, collapse, dig, collapse. Everyone has a job. The animal care staff at the Pueblo Zoo go to great lengths to ensure that all the animals have what they need to thrive. The Pueblo Zoo Behavioral Husbandry Program exists to ensure “the physical and psychological well-being of animals in our collection through animal training and enrichment.” They make changes to each animal’s environment to give them choices and draw out their species-appropriate behavior – like digging. Meerkats live in two separate exhibits at the zoo. The one in the African dog/DeBrazza’s monkey exhibit is outdoors and features abundant digging opportunities. The one in the Islands of Life Building is a year-round indoor exhibit. Since there is not a large sand pit there, keepers provide many alternative enrichment opportunities such as tunnels, scented box puzzles, and different tunneling materials like straw. Meerkats are very curious and will explore these enrichment items all day long. There are two groups of four meerkats in each of the exhibits. There are two males and two females in each group. Meerkats have a matriarchal social structure. Separating the females into two separate groups cuts down on conflict between dominant females. While each group has their own personalities and the exhibits provide different ways of viewing them in different seasons, the IOL building is currently not open due to COVID-19 restrictions. The group at the dog exhibit, however, would really “dig” seeing you!
MEERKAT FACT BOX By Heather Dewey
Scientific name: (Suricata suricatta) Common name: Meerkat, Slender-tailed meerkat, suricate Description: Meerkats are not related to cats at all but are actually a type of mongoose. They are small in size, 10-12 inches in length and weigh only 1-2 pounds. Their bodies are slim and their legs are long and thin. Females are slightly larger than males. The dark circles around their eyes cut down on the glare of the bright African sun. Meerkats also have pupils that are long and horizontal, which gives them a broad range of vision. Their fur can be grey, tan or light brown with darker streaks on their backs. They have strong claws that they use to dig for food including snails, rodents, eggs, lizards, and scorpions. They drink very little water and rely upon their food for their fluids. Some meerkats are thought to have immunity to venom, which explains the occasional scorpion or venomous snake found in their diets. Range: Widely throughout southern Africa, including areas of Angola, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. Habitat: Dry, open grasslands. They look for food within a four square mile territory that they break into sections and hunt in a different section each day. Reproduction and rearing: After a gestation time of just 11 weeks, 2-5 meerkat pups are born underground in a burrow and remain there for roughly three weeks. At four weeks, they begin to venture out of the burrow and look for food with other members of their community. They are taught how to hunt and forage through the cooperative efforts of their group during their first three months of life. Upon turning one year old, they reach maturity. Soon after, males set out on their own to form a new community with unrelated females. Predators: Jackals, birds of prey and snakes are common predators. Lifespan: Around 8 years in the wild, about 13 years in captivity Conservation Status: Least concern, according to the IUCN Redlist.
This story was first published in THE CHIEFTAIN.
References: http://animals.sandiegozoo.org; arkive.org; zooatlanta.org; iucnredlist.org; 25
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