2019-09

Regarging Penny Hot Springs:

Letters

Colorado is seeing record numbers in the tourism industry, in 2017 the state claims that Colorado had 85 million visitors.  Many of the travelers are looking for unique, "off-the-beaten-path" experiences.  With social media and internet marketing there really aren't that many "hidden" gems anymore.  Penny Hot Springs is one of the many gems that has been discovered due to increased tourism and internet exposure.  Not to mention the growth of the local population in the Roaring Fork and Crystal River Valley.

I think it is inevitable (and sad) that Penny has to be managed in some capacity.  I am not sure what that means, but it is time to talk about it.  I think the whole state of Colorado and all of its natural resources face a conundrum of how to inspire responsible tourism and visitation.  We do not need more people coming to the state, but we need to educate our visitors (and locals) as to how we can better protect our resources that make it such an incredible place to live and visit.

--Molly Jacober Redstone

As an outsider, it was one of the coolest things ever. We were there in January and had an amazing time using the springs. We made sure to pack out anything we brought with us. Also policed the area for anything left behind by others. It has saddened me to hear of the abuse and hope there can be a solution to preserve the area.

Rob Bardgett St. Louis

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REDSTONE-- John Cleveland Osgood’s “Ruby of the Rockies,” a new publication by Darrell and Jane Munsell, highlights the events, situations, and conditions that enabled Osgood to establish Redstone as a coal and coke industrial enterprise, and examines the philosophical and social principles that defined its existence. A glimpse into Osgood’s personal life is revealed through the stories of his three wives and the role each played at a crucial time in his career. A man of vision and stubborn convictions, Osgood was a key figure in the development of the Crystal River Valley and the industrialization of the West. “Ruby of the Rockies” confirms Redstone’s significance during this important period in Colorado’s history.

For more information, contact Darrell Munsell at darrellmunsell@gmail.com or 704-9539.

Penny Hot Springs History

Compiled by Janet Urquhart, Pitkin County Open Space and Trails

Annotated by Gentrye Houghton

Material provided by Pitkin County Open Space and Trails

eight people in there, but it probably only fit four.”

Originally a collection of thermal pools, the springs drew the native Utes and then early pioneers. Sequential generations of bathers, lured by the curative powers of the soak, scenery, or perhaps just the scene, continue to seek out the soothing waters.

By the late 1880s, Hot Springs was served by wagon road and a stagecoach stop. Eventually, travelers could ride the Crystal River Railroad to the spa, where Dan Penny’s guest house and dining establishment was close to the track. At that time, there was a bathhouse at the river while Dan Penny’s namesake spring was out in the meadow.

Ranching took over the Crystal Valley following the early flurry of mining, and by the mid-20th century, “Penny” had succumbed to quiet years up the Crystal. According to the 2004 Filoha Meadows Management Plan, Kelly Grange inherited what is now the Filoha property from his father, who acquired it in the 40s to raise cattle and grow potatoes. Among these holdings, Grange held an easement for use of the heated spring water along the roadway — an asset that would become a thorn in his family’s side.

Hippies flooded the springs in the 60s, and the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce reportedly built a concrete bathhouse that held a “hell for hot” modest concrete pool, according to Carbondale resident John Hoffmann. “It was a time of love. We’d get

As time passed, the increased use took a toll, and detractors of the scene objected to filthy conditions. In a 1971 hand-written letter to Lamont Kincaid, sanitarian for Pitkin County, Mrs. Grange wrote: “The nudes are running rampant… If the sanitation department is really in the interest of sanitation, I must say it could start immediately cleaning up what must surely be the filthiest joint in Colorado.”

There were efforts to upgrade facilities, providing trash collection and toilet facilities, which was a complete flop. A sheriff’s report from September 1971, indicates that several gallons of roof pitch was dumped into the bathhouse, adorned with rubbish, that oozed into the river.

Grange had the bathhouse and outdoor pools bulldozed towards the end of February 1972 after receiving a letter from Kincaid charging him with several violations relating to sewage and refuse disposal. Kincaid ordered Grange to cease the violations and “achieve total abatement of the conditions” until the springs could be reopened with adequate facilities.

To his credit, Grange offered to rebuild the springs on two-adjacent acres if the county or another entity would assume responsibility for the site. In a 1972 letter to the editor, the Granges noted they had not destroyed the springs, only “… the unnatural, manmade bathhouse, the ‘cess-pools’ and the garbage.”

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Though over time, new pools took shape in the rubble. Hot springs backers began collecting donations to build new facilities at Penny, and the Redstone Hot Springs Foundation circulated petitions urging Pitkin County to reopen the springs through any means possible.

Although, more than 115 Crystal Valley residents signed a separate petition, asking commissioners not to reopen the hot springs without a regulating agency established to enforce the rules.

Conflicts between the Grange family and throngs of bathers escalated – this time with no bathhouse to conceal the activity. In 1987, Erwin Grange, Kelly’s son, requested the highway department lease or sell him the land so he could close the springs; the department declined.

The Granges also sought remedy through the criminal code, urging authorities to arrest nude bathers for indecent exposure and summoning deputies for trespassing violations. Sheriff Bob Braudis refused based on

input from the deputy district attorney, who said they couldn’t claim to be bothered by the nudity given the quarter-mile distance from their house. The Granges took their case to the District Attorney, who overruled his subordinate claiming prosecution with the presentation of strong evidence.

Roy Rickus owned several health food stores in the 1960s and early ’70s and was a frequent visitor to the hot springs. “That was my social life for a while,” he said.

On two separate occasions in August 1987, Rickus was photographed by the Granges and found himself facing two counts of indecent exposure. He fought the criminal charges, contending that the photographs instead constituted an invasion of his privacy.

The Redstone Hot Springs Foundation continued to seek donations for improvements, and among their suggested resolutions was piping the spring water up to 1,000-feet downriver and creating a new pool on Forest Service property.

Shortly before the trial in April 1988, Penny was again in the headlines after large boulders were anonymously rolled into the pool – an act that would have required heavy machinery. Volunteers rallied to move the boulders, and no culprit was ever identified.

A jury convicted Rickus on both counts of indecent exposure, but the judge subsequently threw out the verdict as the prosecution had failed to prove that Rickus was aware he was being observed when he bathed nude.

In June 1988, the Colorado Department of Highways announced it would sell the property, giving a government right of first refusal to acquire the right-ofway to preserve or enhance the site. As the adjacent landowner, the Granges had second right of refusal, and the Friends group began lobbying Pitkin County to buy the springs.

Later that September, the anti-springs faction once again sprang into action by dumping road tar into the spring. “Long strings of black and brown gunk stretched across the oblong spring, and flowed downriver like clumps of rotten kelp,” The Valley Journal reported.

Two months passed, and Pitkin County commissioners agreed, in principle, to purchase Penny Hot Springs, but would not administer the property. They asked the Friends for a detailed management plan, in which, the group had already proposed a no-nudity policy; installation of a grouted, rock pool; screening and signage.

With no action from the county a year later, Grange was granted a utility permit by the highway department, allowing the rancher to enclose the spring and pipe the water across the river.

In April 1990, county commissioners balked at the

Friends’ proposal for a full-fledged recreation area. Agreeing that the spot should remain in the public domain, they felt the county should acquire the land and water rights for low-key use.

According to a resolution commissioners approved later that month, the county determined to address concerns of health and safety, public nudity, and possible trespassing, as well as traffic safety. By that time, the Granges sprang their final

surprise, retiring from the hot springs spotlight and selling their Crystal River property to Chrysler Vice President Gerald Greenwald, who had no conflicts with hot springs users. He sold the 145-acre Hot Springs Ranch, now part of Filoha Meadows Nature Preserve, to Pitkin County Open Space and Trails in 2001.

This summer, Pitkin County’s Open Space and Trails began moving forward with the process of creating a “Penny Hot Springs Management Plan.” They’ve taken public comments, through an online survey, that ended August 9,

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as well as visiting with numerous local organizations, including the Crystal Caucus and Redstone Community Association. Each organization has appointed a representative to a Steering Committee that will meet this fall and winter to create and adopt the plan. The final meeting is still to be announced for December.

For more information, as well as the full Penny Hot Springs history, visit: https://www.PitkinOSTprojects.com/PennyHot-Springs-Planning-Process

MarbleFest 2019 went off without much of a hitch the second weekend of August. The event is spearheaded by Richard Wells, and was started 12 years ago. This year, 14 vendors participated, including wood carving, metal working, wire wrapping, beading, marble lapidary, essential oils, SUP board rentals, chair massage, local authors, food and more. Live artist demonstrations were provided by the Marble Arts Gild.

Pure Weed, Ragged Mountain, and the Blue Canyon Boys provided live music Saturday, followed by Gabrielle Louis and Hard Pressed for Sunday. The closing act was Marble locals Wooden Rock, who played through the rain to an enthusiastic crowd under a double rainbow.

SEPTEMBER

Aug. 30-Sept. 2: Come and browse the artwork of local, regional, and national artists. Proceeds go to the Redstone Art Fouindation Scholarship programs for high school seniors planning to study art. In the tent on the front lawn of the Redstone Inn. Redstoneartfoundation.org.

Sept. 3: The Redstone Community Association’s regular monthly meeting, 7p.m. at the Redstone Inn. Agenda items include Oktoberfest as well as a new Halloween event. All are welcome! For more information, email: rcaredstone@gmail.com

Sept. 7-8: Marble Mushroom Camp on the Grand Mesa with Trent and Kristin Blizzard. Marble Hub Education: Wild Side Walks. Contact Alex Menard for information 970-963-1141.

Sept. 14: Second Saturdays in Marble. Live artists demonstrations and classes. Various places throughout town. Please check out the Marble Hub on Facebook. 970-963-7300.

Sept. 14: 9:30 pm Family Exploration at Filoha Meadows Open Space. Bring your family to Filoha Meadows and learn about the local bat population, visit beaver ponds, collect aquatic insects, and go on a scavenger hunt to explore this unique place. Free. Must pre-register at roaringfork.org. 970-927-1290.

Sept. 14: Annual Redstone Oktoberfest Celebration. Hosted at the Redstone Castle. RedstoneColorado.com

Sept. 15: Lead King Loop Races. A benefit for the Marble Charter School. Walkers, runners, kid's loop. marblecharter@gunnisonschools.net leadkingloop25k.com

Sept. 18: 4:30 pm Filoha Evening Walk: Elk & Bighorn Sheep. At Filoha Meadows near Redstone. Take a rare autumn sunset walk and enjoy the unique and beautiful Filoha Meadows before its seasonal closure. Free. Must pre-register at roaringfork.org 970-927-1290

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ONGOING

Redstone Castle Tours: Guided tours of the recently restored and renovated Historic Redstone Castle. Reservations required online at Theredstonecastle. com, by phone at 970-963-9656, or at the Redstone Inn. $25 adults, $20 Seniors(65+), $10 children (518).

The Redstone knitting group meets every 1st, 3rd and if there is a 5th Wed. of the month at the Redstone Inn from 4-6 p.m. All levels welcome, or just come to visit. Call Kay at 970-963-9811 for questions.

Crystal River Jeep Tours: Morning and all-day jeep tours to the Historic Crystal Mill, Lead King Basin and all over the Crystal Valley. Check out smithfamilycolorado.com/CRJT or call 970-963-1991

Slow Groovin BBQ has live music on Fridays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Look for the food truck at the Thursday Rodeo in Carbondale and the glenwood Music in the Park. 101 W. 1st St. Marble. slowgroovinbbq.com. 970-963-4090

Steve's Guitars in downtown Carbondale offers a range of live music in an intimate setting. Carbondale Recreation Department offers classes and programs for kids and adults. carbondalerec.com. 970-7044190.

Glenwood Vaudeville Revue has comedy, magic, music and theatre productions most evenings. Dinner is optional. gvrshow.com. 970-945-9699.

Body Fusion Class with Lisa Wagner is cancelled for the month of September. Next class Oct. 8th.

The Redstone Community Association meets the First Tuesday of the month at 7pm at the Redstone Inn. All are Welcome!

Country Dancing every Tuesday night in the Round Room at Third Street Center in Carbondale. Lesson at 7, open dance 7:30-9:30. $8 per person. No partner or experience necessary. BillyPat4@gmail.com. 970366-6463.

First Fridays in Carbondale celebrates the arts, shopping, dining and music from 5 pm on the first Friday of every month downtown. carbondale.com

New this Season. Second Saturdays in Marble with a variety of activities at multiple locations throughout Marble. Please check out the Marble Hub for more information.

Ongoing events at The Marble Hub include art studio tours, cooking classes, outdoor movies, community dinners, MarbleFest, Marble Living History Day, book club, and other activities. Watch the Hub website for more information. themarblehub.org. All events meet at the Marble Hub. 105 West Main St. Marble. 970-963-1141.

The Thompson House Museum is located at 301 Lewies Lane in Carbondale and wil be OPEN for tours from 1 pm to 4 pm every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June through September. For more info, or to schedule a group tour, contact info@carbondalehistory.org.

Every Wednesday June to September, the Carbondale Farmer's Market runs from 10 am - 3 pm at 4th and Main St. carbondalefarmersmarket.com

Pickin' in the Park. Paonia's free summer music series on Thursday nights at 6 pm. pickinproductions. com

Throughout the summer, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park's Music on the Mountain features live bands through September 7th. Enjoy a free tram ride with a canned food donation for LiftUp food pantry. Free tram rides begin at 4 om. Glenwoodcaverns.com. 970-945-4228.

Summer of Music Series at Sopris Park in Carbondale offers a range of live music in an intimate setting. Check carbondalearts.com for a schedule of artists.

Redstone Magical Moments Summer Concert Series. Saturdays June 15 - Aug. 31. Redstone Park. FREE. 970-963-8240.

Campfire Confessions

My husband, Ryan, and I lived in an 85-square foot school bus for about three years before moving into our home on “The Boulevard.” We traveled the Western US with our harlequin, spotted, Great Dane, Page, and our dingy white cat, Floyd, and among the most common questions we received was, “Do the dog and the cat get along?”

The truth is that we kept this cat because he picked our dog!

Our very first Great Dane died tragically a few days before Ryan and I got married during September 2009. Six weeks after that, we opened the doors to an indoor rock climbing gym we built, and lived in an apartment in the back. Heartbroken, it took me until around Halloween to talk Ryan into another dog.

We never found the white cat that night… nor the next night… nor the next. Three nights later, we found a kitten hiding in a pile of foam (that was used for the padding around the artificial climbing walls), and it took four of us to wrangle him, corner him inside one of the climbing walls, and finally stuff him into a cat carrier. There was a little bloodshed, but as I like to say, “It’s not a good day until somebody bleeds,” and that somebody is rarely me!

dingy and bloated; my husband and this cat were the first through the veterinarian’s doors the following morning. “HE'S A FLOYD!” My husband excitedly told me over the phone, “And the vet was so impressed with how sweet he is! He just reached into the carrier, pulled him out, and turned belly up in his arms.”

There was one last family member Floyd had to meet before we would decide to keep him or find him a home. So, we brought Page into the room where we’d setup the crate she’d outgrown with little Floyd inside. Page laid down and waited for us to let the cat out; as soon as we did, he went straight to her, threw his body into her chest and slumped down, belly up between her front legs. He let out the scraggliest little meeoww, and the rest is history.

We found Page on craigslist in a West Texas town about four hours south-southeast from where we were in Amarillo. She was such a kind soul and a “delicate flower,” as one friend deemed her; her life’s priorities fell in this order: snuggles, sunshine, and bacon.

The following summer, we pulled up to our apartment one evening, and both commented how cute it was that our cat, at the time, was waiting for us at the front door to the business. Except, when I walked into our apartment, I found my little grey tabby with half a tail curled up on our bed. He seemed like he’d been there for hours. About the time I realized that the cat we’d seen at the door wasn’t our cat at all, I heard a scream from the front, “There’s a white cat in the building!” my husband exclaimed.

Neither of us had the heart to throw him back out on the street, so we outfitted our Great Dane’s old wire crate with a cat bed, litter box, food and water bowls, toys, and some towels for the little kitty to hopefully relax and feel safe. Not knowing if it was a boy or girl kitty, we lay in bed that night trying to come up with names for either sex and settled on “Betty White” for a girl, and “Pink Floyd” (because of the bright pink ears and nose) for a boy. Coming off the street, the cat was

They were inseparable friends until last fall when all three of us surrounded Page as she fell forever asleep. Floyd was a different cat over the winter, obviously mourning the loss just like the rest of us. But today, Floyd is quite busy training his new best friend: Trace, a 9-month-old Great Dane-Cattle Dog mix, that ironically also came from a West Texas town not too far away from where we picked up Page.

Backcountry Manners

by Gentrye Houghton

It’s been a beautiful summer in the Crystal River Valley, and as the temperatures begin to cool we also begin to see an influx of backcountry users. Many of us have trained all summer in hopes of attempting some outdoor goals this fall.

Just as there are certain rules you follow while sitting at your Momma’s table, there are guidelines and etiquettes outlined to enhance the experience for all outdoor user groups.

Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace is a non-profit organization that provides innovative education, research, and skills to help us care for the outdoors. Taken from their web site (www.lnt.org), “the Seven Principles of LNT provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors."

1. Know Before You Go

• Familiarize yourself with the area you plan to visit and bring adequate supplies, both for yourself and your pet, for the duration of your excursion.

2. Stay on Designated Trails and Campsites

• Land managers create trails to establish easily identifiable routes, by staying on designated trails you are minimizing your impact on the backcountry. Do not cut switchbacks.

• Good campsites are found, not made. To minimize your impact, stick to designated or pre-existing sites.

3. Pack it in, Pack it out

• Even crumbs, peels, and cores should be taken home and not left in the backcountry.

• If bathrooms or outhouses are unavailable, dig a hole! Six to eight inches in depth, and 200-feet or 70 big steps from any water source.

4. Leave What You Find

• Allow others the same sense of wonder you experienced by leaving rocks, plants, archaeological and historical artifacts, as well as any other objects of interest just as you found them.

5. Be Careful with Fire

• Completely burn all wood to ash and make sure to drown your fire completely; double-check that it is cold before you leave.

• The preferred method for low impact is to use camp stoves for cooking.

6. Keep Wildlife Wild

• Never approach, feed or follow wildlife; a fed bear (or any animal) is a dead bear!

• As of 2015, the use of Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) approved bear-resistant containers are required for overnight users in the White River National Forest, which includes the Maroon-Snowmass Wilderness. Canisters can be rented, for free, at all of the White River National Forest ranger stations (closest location to Redstone and Marble is on Main Street in Carbondale).

7. Respect Other Users

• A major component of outdoor ethics is courtesy towards others: Excessive noise, uncontrolled pets, and damaged surroundings take away from the natural appeal of the backcountry.

Horses

Horses are prey animals; therefore, they are quick to flee if spooked, or scared, and may tend to be unpredictable. They are also the largest user group, in physical size and difficulty to maneuver, giving equestrians the right of way from both hikers and mountain bikers.

Remain calm and quietly acknowledge yourself when approaching horses or mules, and do not make abrupt noises or movements. Respectfully give these animals and their riders a wide berth, but be aware that some animals may react more favorable by passing you than if you pass them, so don’t be afraid to communicate with their handlers. Please stand downhill when allowing these animals to pass you; keep control of your pet during the entire encounter, a courtesy that should also be extended by riders also accompanied by dogs.

Bikers

When it comes to mountain bikers, who gets the right of way can become a complicated answer. Generally speaking, bikers are more maneuverable than hikers and therefore yield to hikers. However due to their speed, it may be much easier instead for hikers to yield, but this is not the expected courtesy. All-in-all, it’s most important for hikers to be aware of their surroundings.

It is common for mountain bikers to call out as they descend steep sections and blind switchbacks, as well as letting you know if there are more to their group.

Hikers

Generally speaking, hikers going uphill have the right of way. Those heading up a steep incline may have a limited field of vision and also may not be willing to break their rhythm. However, one may be willing to take a break from the huffing and puffing. It is also a common courtesy to announce yourself when coming up behind anyone, a simple “Hello” is sufficient.

When it comes to groups, it is generally accepted that a single hiker steps off the trail to allow an entire group to pass. Also, an important note about hiking in groups: the USDA Forest Service regulates group size in the backcountry to a combined maximum of 25 heartbeats, which is specifically defined as no more than 15 humans with an additional 10 pack/saddle animals and/or pets.

Hiking with Your Dog

Hiking with your dog can be one of the most fun and rewarding aspects of being outdoors, but it’s important to keep control of your pets at all times to show respect for others around you. Not only do leash laws exist within the towns of Redstone and Marble, but also in the backcountry areas that surround the Crystal River Valley. Do not leave poop bags on trails, and please bag your pets’ feces and take it with you, immediately.

Trail Access Update

Sometime in March, the state of Colorado logged over 350 avalanches in seven days, it’s the most ever recorded in the state’s history. Not only avalanches, but high snowpack levels with an excessive runoff season have all been contributing factors to some restrictions in accessing our trails.

“Schofield pass is open, but the Lead King Loop is not,” Glenn Smith, of Crystal River Jeep Tours, told us. “The portion between Lead King Basin and Crystal is very rough. It’s challenging

in a standard car without four-wheel drive or lifted modifications, and it’s tearing up my jeeps! We will not be offering our regular five-hour tour around ‘The Loop’ this season, but are taking groups up to the town of Crystal and the Mill.”

Avalanche debris acts as an insulator, and therefore the snow has still yet to melt from these paths. The forest service is working on opening “The Loop,” but there is currently no estimation for when that may come to fruition. That being said, the route is still available for foot traffic.

Another notable closure is the Avalanche Creek Trail bridge that crosses Hell Roaring Creek (approximately 2.5-miles from the trailhead). Again, there is no estimated date for this to reopen.

Up-to-date conditions reports can be found as pdf files under “Alerts & Warnings” on the White River National Forest web site (www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver).

Vintage Valley

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TONY ANTONIDES: ARTIST AND ARCHITECT

In 1956, Frank Kistler, former owner of the Hotel Colorado and Hot Springs Pool in Glenwood Springs, purchased the Redstone

Inn, Redstone Castle, and surrounding acreage with 30 silent partners. His stepson, Tony Antonides, a trained architect, moved to Redstone with his family to be the architect of Kistler’s "Grand Redstone Resort."

Tony's signature was on the entire resort, with its ski area, a nine- hole golf course on the Castle lawn, two subdivisions, and several Swiss style chalet homes for second homeowners. The centerpiece was the Redstone Inn expansion that doubled the building size and added an indoor pool complex.  Always flamboyant, Tony and his wife Flo were at the hub of Redstone’s social life in the ’50s and ’60s and were instrumental in the revival of Redstone from a boarded- up ghost town to a thriving community. The Inn's Moosehead Saloon, located in the current Lady Bountiful room, was the center of this scene.

But the Grand Resort was short lived. In 1960 Frank Kistler died, and the partnership eventually dissolved without his

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leadership. The properties were sold off individually, the golf course closed, and the ski area, failing USFS certification, only operated for one winter.

Tony continued to pursue his lifelong interest in painting and sketching, working in pen and ink, oils and watercolors.  He published two books featuring sketches of Colorado’s scenic beauty. A Portfolio of High Country Colorado captures his artistic and historic documentation of Redstone’s changing landscape.

For more information visit our website www.History. RedstoneColorado.org

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• 10:30 am – Tai Chi ($5)

• 11:30 am – Restorative Yoga ($5)

• 11:30 am-2:00 pm – 15-minute Chair Massage with Gentrye Houghton (no charge, donations accepted)

• 12:30 pm – Lunch (RSVP by the Friday prior, $5)

• 1:30 pm – Program (See details below)

SEPT 10: WESTERN RELIGIONS

Chad Federwitz, Manager of Pitkin County Senior Services, holds a Master’s Degree in Religious Studies. He’ll follow up last months’ session, which covered Eastern religions.

SEPT 24: MEDICARE INFO SESSION

Hosted by TJ Dufresne. She will also be available for 1:1 appointments in Redstone during the day for people with more complex questions and needs. Call (970) 920-5432 to schedule.

At the Redstone Inn PLEASE RSVP: (970) 920-5432

What's Up with Pitkin County?

The Pitkin County Commissioners hold weekly work sessions on Tuesdays and bi-monthly public hearings on Wednesdays in our BOCC meeting room at the Pitkin County Administration and Sheriff’s Building. Both meetings are televised live and repeated on locater CG12 TV. They are also streamed live and available on the County website. Agendas are posted in the Aspen/Glenwood newspapers and on-line at www.pitkincounty.com. In this column, your District 5 Commissioner, George Newman offers his take on current matters. You can reach him at george.newman@pitkincounty.com .

HEALTH AND HOUSING: A REGIONAL ASSESSMENT

The impact of housing on health is now being widely considered by policy makers, through a “Health in All Policies” approach. In the 2016 Regional Health Assessment conducted by Pitkin, Garfield and Eagle Public Health Departments, Healthy Housing was identified as one of two Public Health Priorities for the Region. In 2018, West Mountain Regional Health Alliance (WMRHA) identified the same topic as a pressing issue and contracted Economic & Planning Systems and RRC Associates to provide supplemental information about the Roaring Fork Valley, focusing on the areas: Aspen to Snowmass, Basalt, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, New Castle to Parachute, and Eagle to Gypsum. The goal was to begin documenting the scope and prevalence of housing instability in the Roaring Fork Valley and neighboring areas and to elevate the awareness of public health issues among leaders and the general public so that better-informed decisions and policies can be pursued to address growing public health threats.

tions for low-income people have been found to improve health outcomes and decrease health care costs. For the past 35 years, the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority has provided workforce housing to offset the increasing demands; however, the 2016 assessment considered housing to meet the needs of not only the workforce, but also of those aging in place, under-employed, one paycheck away from missing a rental payment, and for whom supportive housing might be helpful.

One of the biggest sources of financial stress comes from the lack of affordable housing: consistently one of the biggest issues facing Pitkin County and the region. Housing is generally considered “affordable” and not cost burdened when a family spends less than 30% of its income on it. In the Roaring Fork Valley, median home prices generally range between $500,000 and $600,000 (actually $1,800,000 in the Aspen to Snowmass segment), yet a household area earning median income can only afford a home priced between $300,000 and $450,000. The 2016 Regional Housing Study showed nearly 75% of employers and residents throughout the region identified housing as a serious, if not the most critical, issue facing our community. 19% of owner-occupied households and 28% of renters were cost burdened. Most of the 2,100 residents who responded to the 2018 survey speak of increased stress levels despite having high levels of professional skills or education. Coupled with the cost of health insurance, others describe poor living conditions, the pressure of constantly moving, and the impact high housing costs have on their ability to start a family or find housing at all.

their more stably housed peers. High housing payments relative to income, along with rising utility costs, put community members in the difficult position of having to decide where their thinly stretched budget goes, forcing some families to choose between nutritious food, heat for their home, health insurance and preventive care, even while consumption of unhealthy food can cause obesity -- a direct link to cancer and cardiovascular disease. Residential instability is also associated with health problems among youth, including increased risks of teen pregnancy, early drug use, and depression. Meanwhile, a review of 25 studies on the impact of foreclosure on mental health and health behaviors (including substance abuse) found that all reported that foreclosure was associated with worsened outcomes, including depression, anxiety, increased alcohol use, psychological distress, and suicide.

Key Findings from the study:

• Relatively low wages (despite educational attainment)

• High costs of health insurance coverage; prevalence of physical and mental health disability

• The need to prioritize housing costs over saving for emergencies, purchasing a home, or retirement

• Poor living conditions; overcrowding

• Incidence of crime as a social determinant of health

• Homelessness and more at-risk of homelessness

Housing is one of the best-researched determinants of health, and selected housing interven-

Housing instability was identified as a primary health risk for people in the Roaring Fork Valley region; those affected are more likely to experience poor health in comparison to

The updated study provides foundational data to consider a “Health in All Policies” approach for future decision making and provides information to help support other affordable housing projects and efforts. For more complete information on the assessment and survey, go to pitkincounty.com, then to our July 16 work session agenda.

THE MARBLE TIMES

Philosophy of Marble Charter School

Each child is respected as a unique individual at the Marble Charter School. We believe that this promotes choice, trust and independence. By creating a supportive learning environment, we help children to reach their full potential, and we champion growth mindset. We encourage the use of observation, questioning and experimentation as a means of gaining knowledge. Our combination of personalized instruction in core academics with project-based learning allows students to grow and apply their skills in a real-world setting.

• CURRICULUM: Our curriculum is unique, in-depth, interactive & project-based to keep students engaged and passionate about learning.

• ACCELERATED ACADEMICS: Our staff knows each student well, and we work one-on-one and in small groups, accelerating students’ learning rate. Our school consistently scores higher and shows more growth on standardized tests than the state average.

• SUPPORT SYSTEM: Our school is safe and nurturing, focused on teamwork & problem solving. Our staff really cares deeply for each student. We believe in the growth mindset - that every child can succeed.

• FLEXIBILITY: Our classrooms are multi-age with fluid grade levels, and we have a flexible yet challenging program that fits every child’s needs, goals, & learning styles.

• EXPLORATIONAL LEARNING: We offer incredible outdoor education trips, extended learning trips and opportunities to explore the world outside the classroom.

Marble Charter School

A tuition free, public charter school serving K-8th grade students in the Crystal River Valley Mission: Marble Charter School teaches a growth mindset in a flexible, unique, and nurturing environment that empowers our learning community to explore significant ideas and exceed state standards.

• Common core curriculum with an emphasis on growth mindset and character building

• Focus on Outdoor Education

• Low student to teacher ratios

• Daily bus service to and from Carbondale Middle School

Please call or email for information and to schedue a tour of our school.

418 West Main Street, Marble, Colorado 81623 970-963-9550

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A BIG Thank You to Steve Pavlin!!!

Steve has given 8 + years of volunteered time as the RCA President and we would like to thank him for everything he has done over that period of time for the RCA and for Redstone. It isn’t an easy job and we are very grateful. Steve and Diane, cheers to you both!

SEPTEMBER RCA MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd AT 7PM AT THE REDSTONE INN

Membership Drive

It's that time of year again! RCA letters will be in the mail soon asking for your renewed commitment to the RCA which promotes and stimulates both civic and business interests while preserving the small town charm and historic character of Redstone. We welcome your input, participation and dues to help us fulfill our mission.

REDSTONE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gentrye Houghton President Ron Phaneuf Vice President Katie Lowery Treasurer Sara Lewis Secretary

Josh Wambolt David (DJ) Johnson Nathan Helfenbein

Alternate Member: Deb McCormick

Still looking for more Board Members . . . It is fun come to a meeting!

September 14th from 3-7 pm at the Redstone Castle.

$25 per person with $5 of each ticket sale going to benefit the RCA. Purchase tickets online at TheRedstoneCastle.com.

Magical

Moments Music in the Park

As we say goodbye to another great summer of music in Redstone Park, thank you to Lisa Wagner for 21 years of the Magical Moments Summer Concert Series. We’re looking forward to next summer and another great line-up of performers. Magical Moments and its performers are funded totally by its sponsors and would not be possible without their generosity.

Propaganda Pie

Now Open

by Gentrye Houghton

Propaganda Pie, a Detroit-style pizzeria, opened their doors the very end of July, and we stopped by several times last month for a slice of pie, and to drink in the propaganda.

Looking around the restaurant, we find several familiar touches from the beloved Crystal Club, but there is much that has changed. Particularly, the cuisine, decor and service style.

In true motor city fashion, the Detroit-style pizza can be traced back to the assembly line. “The traditional blue tray was used by industrial works to pass tool and parts to each other. Some pizza guys got ahold of it and the rest is history,” explains partial owner, Stephen Horner.

This rectangular, deep-dish pizza differs from New York or Chicago styles with an extra-thick crust that is baked to a medium to well-done state that gives the bottom and edges a crunchy, chewy texture.

“Pizza as a cuisine has its own propaganda,” says Horner, “but the old school art from World War II really spoke to us, so you’ll find lots of that in the bar area. We also wanted to incorporate some more

contemporary art, with almost a cartoon feel, which is what you’ll find in the dining room with touches of Banksy and some arcade games.

Horner continued, “We’re offering counter service for quick ordering, but want people to get distracted while waiting by getting lost in the Redstone landscape as wellas our decor. We want to make it easy for people to hang out, and return to the counter for another round.”

Ryan Vinciguerra opened Slow Groovin’ BBQ in Marble nine years ago and decided to bring Stephen Horner on board two years into the business, and Nial O’Connor the following year. Propaganda Pie is the third restaurant for the trio to open and manage.

“It’s nice to not be a stranger to the process of opening a restaurant, and just getting our doors open, I’ve felt so much support from both the communities of Redstone and Marble,” says Vinciguerra.

Once they set their sights on opening a restaurant on the Boulevard, the partnership always knew they wanted it to be a pizza joint. “To me,” explained Vinciguerra, “Redstone screams family, and I think pizza works well with that market. We really wanted to create an environment for families to come here and hang out!”

September at the Inn. .

Everday from 8 am to 11:30 am -LUNCH Everyday from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm -DINNER in the Grill Daily!

• DINING ROOM is now open -Thursdays - Sunday's 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Your journey begins at www.redstoneinn.com

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From now until the end of October, Propaganda Pie will be open six days a week, Tuesday-Sunday, from 11:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. They’re shooting to be open 10-months a year, closing November and April. To order your pizza today, give them a call at 963-9515. Great Rooms Bar & Grill Dining Room 970-963-2526

Wayne and Gayle Ritari, Proprietors