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Volume 5, Number 48 | January 9, 2014
History in the remaking Fourth Street building gets new life By Sue Gray Sopris Sun Correspondent
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distinguished old dame with a checkered past recently had some major work done, in order to, in the words of construction specialist David Fischer, “bring her back to her former luster.â€? Fischer was the contractor chosen to renovate the building on 55 N. Fourth St. that private account manager Ron Speaker is leasing from Tom Bailey, who purchased it in 2001 through an LLC called Morningwood. Speaker and Bailey have had a professional relationship for 27 years and they’ve been discussing what to do with the 115-year-old building since 2007 when Speaker moved from Denver to Carbondale. “When I saw the upstairs of the building I knew it could be something great,â€? said Speaker regarding the two-story brick structure, which until recently, housed the ofďŹ ce of Jacober Brothers Construction and Crystal River Meats. When Speaker expressed interest in moving his Equus Private Wealth ofďŹ ce from 225 Main Street to Bailey’s building, the two began working together to create a feasible plan for the renovation. They started by interviewing four or ďŹ ve structural engineers, some of whom declined the project outright, due to potential liability problems. “Anybody who considers a historic building renovation is worried about how bad it could turn out to be,â€? said Speaker, referring to the unknown variables involved in such a project. But structural engineer Ernie Kollar was eager for the opportunity to restore the building’s integrity, as was architect Danny Muse. David Fischer was hired as the general contractor because of his experience with heavy beams and old brick structures, and the renovation ďŹ nally got underway in early 2013. One of the ďŹ rst problems the construction crew encountered was a roof issue. The parapet, a short wall surrounding the perimeter of the roof that funnels rainwater, wasn’t working due to a buildup of materials from previous remodels. As FOURTH STREET page 5
At various times in its 115-year-old life, the building at 55 N. Fourth St. was a saloon, speakeasy and grocery store. After extensive renovation, the building is now home to Equus Private Wealth management. Photo by Lynn Burton
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Carbondale Commentary The views and opinions expressed on the Commentary page do not necessarily reflect those of The Sopris Sun. The Sopris Sun invites all members of the community to submit letters to the editor or guest columns. For more information, e-mail editor Lynn Burton at news@soprissun.com, or call 510-3003.
By Amy Kimberly My daughter came home to Carbondale for the holidays. She spent her high school years in the valley and received a fine education at Colorado Rocky Mountain School, Yampa, CMC and Colorado College. She lives in the Bay Area now, working for a large non-profit law organization. One might say that is success. She made an interesting statement when she left: “ I am inspired now and ready to create the life I want. I live in a big city but I come to Carbondale and I see so many people living the life they want, in the way they want. Money made might be down but the inspiration and happiness level is way up. That’s what I want to create.” A flood of relief came over me. She gets it. All the education in the world can’t teach you that. It is nice to have enough money to own things like a home and a vehicle (though a bicycle could be the vehicle of choice), but pursuing a balanced life of passion, pleasure and work may be the more
important key to happiness. One of my favorite bands, Devil Makes Three, sings, “Ten years of rollin’, its been a hell of a ride. I found that getting what you want, doesn’t mean you’re satisfied.” It’s not always about “getting”. So what does this mean? Is it possible to keep this equation of balance through community thriving? What would it take? 1. First, it takes mixed housing. There must always be affordable housing so younger people can move in and participate. Keep it fresh. We can’t create a fantastic community if our kids can’t afford to live in it when they grow up. 2. It takes a community that understands the value of “supporting local.” That means food production, business, media and art. We have the talent and many folks are doing just this in the valley. We have abundance and most everything we need is at our fingertips. 3. Taking care of our environment. This valley is pretty special but the Crystal River is endangered, Thompson Divide is threatened and water is always going to be a challenge.
While farming is a good thing, water diversions can hurt so how do we make it right? 4. Stay involved in government. The public/private partnership is a powerful way to get things done. The government was designed for folks to be involved. If we don’t take that opportunity then our government can take any course it wants. However, if we are involved, we can help create healthy, positive communities. Can we accomplish this? Carbondale is in the “sweet spot” for now but sweet usually means expensive down the road. We can’t blame it on the wonderful press we get or the tourists who enjoy what we have here. We need those folks. It is up to us to make sure we keep this community thriving in the direction that supports business and keeps living here affordable. That takes 21st century creative thinking and I think we’ve got that here too! Amy Kimberly is the Director of the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities whose “art” is building community!
e many shades of green; can you dig it? By Patrick Hunter Get your green on! It’s too early for celebrating St. Patty’s Day, so what the heck am I talking about? I mean green is the color of growing plants. Green is habitat, which means food, shelter, ecosystems and our source of fresh water. Green is life. The industrialized world is not green; if anything, it is “anti-green.” The industrialized world is gray, smoky, toxic, sickening and sterile. We dig up and suck up things from underground to make our industrialized world and to make it run. We think we’re very smart. Not so smart. Truth is, we have designed our own demise. R.I.P. What to do? Be “green”? Surely we can make amends with Mother Nature. We can change to more efficient light bulbs. We must put something in our light fixtures, right? We can make cars that burn less fuel; we have to drive, right? We can put biofuel
in our jet airplanes; we have to fly, right? We can put thicker insulation in our house in the suburbs (e.g. Missouri Heights); we ought to have a single-family home out in the countryside, right? We can power our detachable quad or gondola ski lifts with renewable energy. We ought to be able to ski down the side of a mountain in the middle of the Rocky Mountains; right? People are getting, as in grasping (as in seeing the need for a change), green. A lot of “green” is honest and sincere. A lot is naïve — in that the problem far exceeds the understanding. A lot of green is a farce that not-so-well-meaning people are perpetrating on us for personal and company gain. One of the fastest growing areas of employment is corporate environmental and “sustainability” divisions. Shell, Monsanto, BP and Wal-Mart are spending millions on ads to remind us how environmentally conscious
they are. They are conscious of the environment; they know exactly how badly they are wrecking it. They can just look at their fines. We have a David and Goliath situation but much worse than the original. The green Davids of the world are facing the massive military-industrial-industrial-educationalmedia-government-financial complex with a sling shot in the face of Abrams tanks, aircraft carriers, fleets of oil tankers and toobig-to-fail banks. There is some hope — even the U.S. military is concerned about running out of gas. They should be, they are the world’s biggest fuel user, and the worst polluter. Of course, they are the enforcer that makes all the rest of our “standard of living” possible by stealing everything possible from the “developing” world. You could say our “supporting” world. Without the raw materials and cheap GREEN page 16
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Become a Lion Dear Editor: The leaders of Lions Clubs in Western Colorado are encouraging the formation of a Lions club in Carbondale and have asked the Glenwood Springs, my home club, to take the lead in working with local interests in this regard. Interest in forming a Lions Club in Carbondale has emerged. An organizational meet-
ing of such a club will be held on Jan. 9 at 6:30 pm in Roaring Fork High School. Anyone interested in joining is encouraged to attend. Lions Clubs have a long and productive history. Its origin ties back to a group of businessmen in Chicago, who in 1917 decided that their professional group needed to actively reach out to provide service to their community. That service concept spread rap-
idly across the country and ultimately the world. Clubs formed for this purpose eventually became the forerunner of Lions Clubs International, which today is the largest community service organization in the world with over 1.35 million Lions in 206 countries. In Colorado, we now have 34 clubs in Western Colorado. Some of our early clubs, including LETTERS page 16
Correction A photo in last week’s Sopris Sun incorrectly identified the girl who was feeding a llama at Carbondale Middle School. The correct name is Isabella Hernandez. 2 • THE SOPRIS SUN • www.SoprisSun.com • JANUARy 9, 2014
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Obamacare: deadlines, misunderstandings and such Sign up sooner, rather than later By Trina Ortega Sopris Sun Correspondent If you missed the December deadline to buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, you can breathe a small sigh of relief. The open enrollment period to get coverage for 2014 continues through March. But local insurance brokers are advising individuals who still need to sort out their coverage or who need new plans altogether to sign up for a plan sooner versus later. “Don’t wait till the last minute,â€? said April Trulove of Martin Insurance Group in Carbondale. “This is a yearlong decision; you don’t make a decision like this on the y. You want to make sure you’re making the right decision for your needs.â€? Not to mention that if you qualify for a subsidy (which is in the form of a tax credit), you need to ofďŹ cially submit a Medicaid application, which can take up to 45 days to process. Prater further emphasized that individuals who wait to sign up for a plan may have a gap in coverage due to the normal time it takes for a plan to go into effect. Martin Insurance Group co-principal Peter Martin explained: “In order to receive a subsidy or tax credit, you must be declined by Medicaid. That’s where the big bottleneck is in the whole process of the application. Selecting the insurance plan is actually the shortest part of the process.â€? Americans had until Dec. 27, 2013, (a deadline that was bumped two times) to sign up for health coverage that would begin on Jan. 1, 2014. If you did not meet that deadline, however, the sign-up period (referred to as the “open enrollment periodâ€?) to get coverage in 2014 is ongoing through March 31. “This one is six months. They’re making this one intentionally long to give people time to adjust to the new policies,â€? Martin said. The enrollment period for 2015 will be only two months, beginning on Nov. 15, 2014.
Tricky Shifting deadlines and the Medicaid application are only two facets of Obamacare that have been tricky to keep straight. Martin says another misunderstanding is that people believe they can sign up for a health plan anytime in 2014. “Once you’re outside of the March 31 time period, you’re not able to apply,� Martin said. “If you miss the deadline, unless you
have what they’re calling a ‘qualifying life event,’ you can’t go buy individual health insurance. What a lot of people think is, ‘I’ll wait until I get more money, or when I’m ready to buy it.’ Some people think all insurance is guaranteed issue and some say they’ll wait till they get sick and need it. That’s not how it works. You’ve got to do it during this open enrollment period.� Individuals do have a three-month grace period — the clock is ticking right now! — to go without insurance. Although it’s not against the law to go without health insurance, if a person doesn’t have coverage he pays a penalty — $95 or 1 percent of your household income, whichever is greater, as reported on your tax return. Trulove said if you’re still wading through the nitty gritty, trying to understand what direction to take, use a health insurance expert. “I think the biggest thing people need to understand is that — and I’m not saying this just for our agency but for every single agency — brokers do not cost any money, so why not use a broker that does this every day, that’s an expert, to assist you? It doesn’t cost you any money,� Trulove said.
ments) affect your adjusted gross income. “There’s a whole other ingredient to this which is the ďŹ nancial side of it,â€? Martin said. “We’re not worried about medically underwriting you anymore. We don’t care about your health history; you can’t be denied coverage. But we’ve got to navigate you through whether you qualify for subsidies or not. What we’re doing is we’re having more of a ďŹ nancial discussion now than a medical discussion.â€? Colorado residents who qualify and want the subsidy/tax credit must shop the state ex-
change, Connect For Health Colorado (www.connectforhealthco.com), to purchase health plans. Those who do not qualify for a tax credit may also shop the state exchange. But Martin stressed another misunderstanding — the plans on the state exchange are not the only options. “There are plans you can buy that are not on the website. So if you go direct to the state, you’re only going to see half of the marketplace,� he said, noting that “off-exchange� plans are typically sold through a broker or directly via a carrier.
Medicaid And those for whom the act was written might have more affordable options under Obamacare and not know it. Martin’s team has been surprised to learn that more people in the Roaring Fork Valley than expected are qualifying for Medicaid under the adjusted state standard, which expands Medicaid to include those whose taxable income is under 400 percent of the federal poverty line. In spring, the Colorado Institute of Health estimated that with an expansion of Medicaid, about one of six Coloradans between the ages of 19 and 64 would become eligible for Medicaid. The Kaiser Family Foundation has estimated that 59 percent of Coloradans will qualify for a subsidy under the expanded Medicaid thresholds. Here’s the example: A family of four reports that it makes $94,200 adjusted gross income. The most they would pay monthly for health insurance is 9.5 percent of that, or $747, for a “silver� (average) plan. That could be a decent savings for a family in a resort community such as Carbondale, where premiums are higher. According to Martin, even if you’re just outside that “line,� it may be worth a second look since other factors (such as IRA invest-
Final beams were hoisted and ironworkers put them into place at 319 Main Street earlier this week. The three-story structure will offer retail space on the ground oor and businesses on second and third oors, according to town building ofďŹ cials. Photo by Lynn Burton
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Town Briefs
Town preps for sludge equipment Sopris Sun Staff Report The utility staff is getting ready to bring on the new sludge equipment, according to a weekly report from town manager Jay Harrington and finance director Renae Gustine. “Staff is looking at choices available for intermediate disposal to reduce inventory,” the memo states. The screw press has been set and piping is being installed in the bio-solids room. The delivery pump system is being installed in the mechanical room. The control panels are mounted for the screw press, polymer system and delivery pump control. Conduit has been installed and wires are pulled for the air modulation valves. The lift station pumps and vault are delivered, which will be installed after the screw press system is commissioned. “The project is tracking well,” that part of the memo concludes. In other paraphrased news from the weekly report: • Christmas tree recycling has begun in the lot at Fourth and Colorado and will continue through January. • Park Maintenance interviews were held this week and an offer letter will be delivered to the top candidate. The street crew has backfilled the foundation for the new steel building at public works. They have also been working on the ice buildup and sanding. • A tree survey is being compiled to inventory sick trees around town. • The Public Arts Commission has a call to artists for the 2014 Art aRound Town project. • A deer was killed in the Oak Run neighborhood. “Homeowners in that area should be watchful and keep small animals close to home. • From the police department, there were 204 incident reports and nine case reports from Dec. 27 to Jan. 1, including one domestic in which an arrest warrant was issued, one residential burglary where a safe, jewelry and medications were stolen (it’s under investigation) and two hit-and-run collisions. Also, an officer is working towards an arrest warrant in a sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust. • An energy rebate check in the amount of $688 was received from Holy Cross Energy for the new energy efficient lights at the Gus Darien riding arena. Sales tax collections for the month of December increased by 1 percent over the prior year. Revenues for the year 2013 were 2.3 percent above 2012. Town planner John Leybourne has been working with Northline GIS to verify data for the ARC Online system. Scans for the planning department are being added to Laserfische, the in-house digital file system. Building department commercial plans that were archived have been scanned and are being reviewed for completeness. There was a water main break at Meadowood Drive and Highway 133. Residents south of the fire station to Prince Creek Road experienced outages.
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FRIDAy Jan. 3 At 10:50 p.m. a woman called police and said she had not been picked up by the bus she hoped to board. Officers responded but could not locate anyone at the stop. SATURDAy Jan. 4 At 11:48 p.m. a man was pulled over for weaving near Cowen Drive and Highway 133 and was subsequently arrested for DUI and possession of hallucinogenic mushrooms. SUNDAy Jan. 5 At 3:43 p.m. police issued a warning to several people who were skiing along side the road and using a car to pull them over a jump. MONDAy Jan. 6 At 6:15 p.m. an officer removed a Christmas tree from the highway that was creating a hazard. TUESDAy Jan. 7 At 8:12 p.m. police responded to a 911 hang-up at a downtown bar. Upon arrival, they were told that someone thought they smelled gas but had apparently thought better of calling after dialing.
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a result, some areas of the roof and walls had severe water damage. In replacing the parapet, Speaker was faced with either throwing a new wall up on top of the old façade or trying to match the existing brick. He put the problem to the Carbondale Building Department’s Historic Preservation Committee, and said he really appreciated the help they gave him. Their advice was to let the building tell two stories: let what’s new be new, and don’t try to trick people into thinking the new parts were old.
A storied past The Preservation Committee listed the building as worthy of local landmark status in its 2006 Historic Survey. The original building was constructed in 1898 and through the years has hosted a variety of businesses. Early in the 20th century, during Carbondale’s rough and tumble days, Sheridan’s Saloon was located downstairs, while the upstairs was rumored to contain a brothel. During alcohol prohibition, the bar turned into an illegal “speakeasy.” Some Carbondale residents still remember when Guido Badgett, now age 101 and living in Grand Junction, ran a grocery store there in the 1940’s. Speaker met Badgett at a Mount Sopris Historical Society function last fall, and the conversation they had led Speaker to add some elements to the building that honored its past. For instance, the back entrance is an antique “speakeasy” door of the type that would’ve been used to admit select persons into a private bar during Prohibition.
Ron Speaker (above) stations himself behind the “cowboy whiskey bar” while Equus partner Matt Owings (below) finds work to do at his desk. The conference table (bottom right) seats nine, with a stairway to the right. Speaker and his team used barn wood (bottom) throughout the two floors. Much of the cabinetry, furniture, rugs, appliances and even some of the barn wood came from Habitat For Humanity’s Restore in Glenwood Springs. For more photographs, please visit soprissun.com. Photos by Jane Bachrach
Today The downstairs lobby features a “cowboy whiskey bar” made of salvaged barn wood, backed by a large beveled edge mirror framed with carved wooden pieces of a fireplace salvaged from an upscale Aspen home. Much of the cabinetry, furniture, rugs, appliances, and even some of the barn wood came from Habitat For Humanity’s Restore. Speaker’s personal love of barn wood is evident on walls throughout the building, but with a modern twist. The wood planks were installed horizontally instead of in the traditional vertical fashion. The interior remodel includes many other modern adaptations as well. Glass walls divide the upstairs office spaces, and a 10-year-old sub-zero refrigerator, purchased from the Restore, stands prominently in the fully appointed kitchen. Abiding by commercial lighting codes, Carter Electric supplied and installed LED ceiling lights. Speaker received rebates from CORE and CLEER for his compliance with environmental standards. American Disability Act rules were followed in the construction of the large bathroom and shower. But Speaker was able to satisfy his desire for antique elegance with a large rectangular porcelain sink on wrought iron legs, purchased from Restoration Hardware, rather than the institutional wall-mounted type commonly found in ADA restrooms.
The key The key to the structural save, according to Speaker, were massive 100-year-old beams
provided by local salvage company Distinguished Boards and Beams, along with structural steel components that will enable the building to stand straight and square well into the future. The front of the building now features a new entryway with wood and copper embellishments, and brick steps lead to a custom built front door. A new concrete sidewalk runs along the north side to an ADA ramp leading to the rear door. On the south side, a stairway was constructed to a second-floor entry located in the opening of a former window. Speaker is also going to refurbish the garden area on the south side of the building bordering the alley, and has already installed a wooden fence and planted several trees and shrubs. There were challenges to be sure, but Speaker said he felt very supported by Carbondale Town Building Official John Plano
and the Historic Preservation Committee throughout the whole process. He is also grateful to Bailey for partnering on the remodel, which allowed him to move and upgrade his office. “I really feel fortunate to do this project with him,” said Speaker adding, “he loves the old place.” Speaker believes the end result is worthwhile, and by example he hopes to inspire other such building renovations in Carbondale. Mount Sopris Historical Society Director Beth White is thrilled with the renovation. Aside from general interest in
preserving Carbondale’s history, White said there is an economic benefit as well. “Building renovation and preservation is being done in urban environments nationwide,” said White, “and it’s been shown to encourage tourism.” In addition to functioning as his place of business, Speaker plans to use the first floor lobby as a gathering place for private parties, First Friday events, and art gallery showings, adding yet another chapter to the illustrious history of one of Carbondale’s original buildings. (For more photos, please visit The Sopris Sun website at soprissun.com).
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Want to run? It’s not too early to starting thinking about running for the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection board of directors. Three seats on the five member board are up for grabs. Nomination petitions can be taken out and returned Feb. 5-20.
Crystal changes Sunday schedule The Crystal Theatre has announced a couple of changes for the winter. First, the Sunday show times will be 2 and 5 p.m. only (no 7:30 p.m. show); the movies won’t always be the same for both shows. The 2 p.m. movies will also be captioned when possible. “The Sunday 2 p.m. show is an effort to accommodate requests for an afternoon show, especially from seniors who are not keen about driving at night,” said the Crystal folks. “The captions are an effort to enhance the movie going experience for anyone who is deaf, hard-of-hearing, or who feels that they miss some of the dialogue.”
FyI on hunting drones The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will discuss banning the use of drones for hunting or scouting during its meeting in Denver on Jan. 9-10. “While drones are not commonly used currently, the increasing affordability of new flight and video technology has raised concerns about the possibility of drone use for hunting,” said a spokesman. Changes to other regulations will also be discussed.
Recycle that tree The town of Carbondale is accepting Christmas trees for recycling at the parking lot at Fourth and Colorado through January.
Changes at LIFT-UP LIFT-UP is now distributing USDA commodities at the Third Street Center only on the second Tuesday of the month. The hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. LIFT-UP remains open for
other programs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m. For details, call 625-4496.
Bonedale Ballet holds auditions Bonedale Ballet holds auditions for its “Carnival of the Animals” production from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 11. For details, call Anthony Jerkunica at 379-8108.
First Friday deja vu The 2014 First Friday lineup is reportedly the same as 2013: • February: Mardi Gras (with parade); • March: Wail of a Town (live music); • April: Carbondale on Sale (Earth Day); • May: Block party, fashion show and Cinco de Mayo; • June: Community dinner and photo, and Art aRound Town tour • July: Art walk and sand castles; • August: Bike-in movie night and golf; • September: Farmer’s market, Carbondale Color/Plein Art, local food challenge and Cowboy Up!; • October: Oktober/Celtic fests; • November: Dia de los Muertos; • December: Light Up Carbondale.
VVAS entries due Jan. 10 Entries to CCAH’s Valley Visual art show are due at the Third Street Center by 5 p.m. on Jan. 10. An opening reception will be held on Jan. 23. For details, go to carbondalearts.com.
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In early January, some folks reportedly check their driver’s license to make sure it is not expiring during the upcoming year, and also check their smoke detector batteries.
Locals celebrating their birthday this week include: Kay Jacobson, Jim Mitton, Anne Hillmuth and Rick Holt (Jan. 9); Mary Finley and Nancy Vories (Jan. 10); Brett McKenzie (Jan. 11); Barry Sheehan, Gentri Engelke, Lou Dawson, Barbara Peckler and Trevor Stroud (Jan. 12); Steve “Smitty” Smith, Heidi Kimmel and Steve Weaver (Jan. 13); and Tessa Warman, Kathy Williams and Anne Marie Zanca (Jan. 14).
Take the survey This week’s Sopris Sun poll asks: Which one are you most concerned with in Sunday’s Bronco/Charger playoff game.
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All manner of snowmen materialize in Kenny Reher’s pasture just south of Carbondale each winter. This week it’s the Denver Bronco’s Peyton Manning. If Denver advances in the playoffs, keep an eye out for more Bronco related snow sculptures. Photo by Sue Rollyson
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Hoopsters return to the court By Will Grandbois Sopris Sun Correspondent After a mixed start in December, the Roaring Fork High School basketball season returns in earnest this week, with both teams traveling to Gunnison on Jan. 10 and hosting Glenwood Springs on Jan. 11. The boys enter the month at 3-2, with a pair of losses at their own Brenda Patch Tournament followed by a series of victories over Coal Ridge, Grand Valley and Olathe. That’s a better record than the Gunnison boys’ 1-5, but falls short of Glenwood’s six game domination last month. Even so, Moffat County is the league favorite, boy’s head coach Larry Williams told The Sun. Moffat County has performed well so far, with one loss to 4A Golden High School at the start of the season. The Rams
won’t face them until Jan. 28. In the meantime, the boys will pull from the talents of returning starters Ben Carpenter and Jack Fischer, as well as Williams’s five years of experience as head coach, including last year’s run as league and district champs. Also keep an eye on Dwyane Yin, Timmy Nielsen, Ben Jenkins and Freezy Mbanguza. The Rams will focus on defense and try to harness its talent for rebounds. Williams noted the group’s general athleticism as another strength, but observed that they’ll have to work as a group. “Team comes first,” he emphasized. The girls, meanwhile, have everything to prove as they try to improve on their 0-5 record for the season. Gunnison sports a similar record but will have the home court advantage on Jan. 10, while the Glenwood Springs girls boast a perfect season as of Monday afternoon.
Chromebooks arriving in February Sopris Sun Staff Report Thanks to voters passing a property tax hike just over two years ago, the Roaring Fork School District is embarking on a pilot technology program by testing the use of new Chromebooks, according to a press release. Chromebooks provide access to the web’s education and collaboration resources as well as offers centralized management and low total cost of ownership. The goal is to allow teachers to spend more time teaching and less time managing classroom technology, while RFSD can deploy more computers into the hands of their students and teachers. In addition to access to the web, Chromebooks provide the teaching and learning benefits of computers without the typical distractions that come with technology in the classroom (such as quick boot and resume time), eliminating the time wasted while traditional computers start up and connect to a network, plus a long battery life that lasts an entire school day. Chromebook can connect anywhere with built-in Wi-Fi and optional 3G, so students can continue learning after school and at home. Applications, school work, and settings are stored in the cloud, so multiple students can use the same Chromebook and still have their own personalized experience when they sign in. “We don’t have to worry about installing software or doing updates and imaging. It’s just plug and play – it’s really amazing,” said RFSD Technology Director Jeff Gatlin. “Best of all, there is no special training required: If
you know how to use the web, you know how to use a Chromebook.” Other school districts such as Cherry Creek in Denver have implemented similar programs with the purchase of 18,000 Chromebooks this school year. Chromebooks for Roaring Fork Schools are scheduled to be in the hands of staff and students in February. “We will be carefully tracking the success of this initiative to set the stage for possible expansion of the program in the future,” said Gatlin. While many voters across Colorado have vetoed local property tax hikes, voters gave the Roaring Fork School District a thumbs up. Thanks to the tax hike, RFSD receives an additional $4.8 million annually to support the schools. To date, tax hike funds have been used for: • Purchasing a new K-12 English/Language Arts curriculum for the first time in nearly 10 years; • Eliminating furlough days and beginning to address salary and benefit inequities that made RFSD district less competitive with neighboring school districts; • Reinstating and permanently funding additional classroom teaching positions; • Reinstating custodians and ground maintenance staff; • Increase bandwidth throughout schools to meet burgeoning technology needs; • Creating reserve funds to mitigate any future state budget cuts.
Roaring Fork’s Aldo Pinela, a 5’8” freshman, puts one up in December’s Brenda Patch Tournament. The Ram boys and girls travel to Gunnison for games on Jan. 10 and host Glenwood Springs Jan. 11. Photo by Sue Rollyson
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Carbondale cuts the ribbon on its new solar array system at the Roaring Fork water treatment plant at 11 a.m. on Jan. 13. The solar array at that location is one of three that were constructed in a power purchase agreement between the town, Sunsense Solar, Hybrid Energy Group and Xcel Energy. The other two arrays are located on the Third Street Center roof and the town’s public works ofďŹ ce on Highway 133. The arrays will provide 100 percent of the electricity needed to power each of the three sites, according a Sunsense press release. Sunsense Solar, a Carbondale based company, specializes in putting together ďŹ nancing packages for photovoltaic systems (PV) at municipal facilities.
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The Sopris Sun is pleased to announce that Paula Valenti has joined the sales staff and Denise Barkhurst has been named to the board of directors. Paula Valenti is the new advertising sales rep for Glenwood Springs. Some readers may know her as a long-time Zumba teacher; she’s been leading classes in Carbondale at the Third Street Center, Carbondale Recreation Center, Aspen Glen, River Valley Ranch and Studio 24 for the past four years. And while dance and ďŹ tness are perhaps her #1 passions, she has worked in sales of one kind or another since 1990. A native of Argentina, Valenti moved to the Roaring Fork Valley from Los Angeles in 2009 and represents the regional Spanish language newspaper, El MontaĂąes as well as The Sopris Sun. She also provides translation services to local attorneys, doctors, dentists and others. Valenti said she was drawn to be a part of The Sopris Sun because she loves the newspaper’s community focus and the chance to contribute to its success. She also loves meeting new people. Please join us in welcoming her. She can be reached at paula@soprissun.com or by calling 970-319-5270. ••• Here is Denise Barkhurst in her own words: The ďŹ rst time I came to Carbondale, I had a baby in a stroller and a toddler grasping my dress, and we were all too enthralled in the energy of Mountain Fair to be miserable in the summer heat wave. The solar powered misters helped us, and the fresh lemonade was a godsend. I knew right then that Carbondale was the place I wanted to land, and two years later our family moved here. We had come here by way of coastal California, the banana belt of Montana, the wilderness of Idaho and a short stint in Vail, but somehow Carbondale presented the best of what I wanted for my family’s future. I have since watched the town assimilate growth while keeping its tone and integrity; I am proud of having participated in the many aspects that make Carbondale the “groovy center of the universeâ€? and relish knowing so many faces at the Crystal Theatre, the post ofďŹ ce and First Fridays. After a stellar public education here, my children are grown and steeped in their own lives, and I have morphed from a mom into an English professor for Colorado Mountain College. My husband is the forest engineer on the Umpqua National Forest in Oregon, which means he now ďŹ nds himself commuting between here and there and looking forward to a time when he can fully immerse himself in this valley. I decided that I wanted to revisit my devotion to this town and offered my services to The Sopris Sun. I love examining the written word, delving into the art of writing and helping to bind a community through the stories and information that keep us engaged in our Carbondalian microclimate. Sitting on the board of The Sopris Sun is an honor I will relish, hopefully contributing to its continued growth and integrity as it represents this clustered community at the base of Mount Sopris.
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Community Calendar THURSDAY Jan. 9
To list your event, email information to news@soprissun.com. Deadline is noon on Monday. 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 events online at soprissun.com/calendar.
Rosenthal at 8:30 p.m. Info: 928-8813.
ROTARy • The Mt. Sopris Rotary meets at Mi Casita at noon every Thursday.
FRIDAY Jan. 10
LIVE MUSIC • Upstairs at the Base Camp Bar in Snowmass presents Josh and Ananda from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. No cover. LIVE MUSIC • The Eagles Club in Glenwood Springs presents Throttlebomb with Barrel Proof, and the ‘67s at 9 p.m.
MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “Inside Llewyn Davisâ€? (R) at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10-16 except Jan. 12, which will show closed caption at 2 p.m and 5 p.m. only, and “All Is Lostâ€? (PG-13) at 5:15 p.m. Jan. 11. See Scuttlebutt on page 6 for more info.
LIVE MUSIC • Stubbies in Basalt presents Larry Patrick Nix at 9 p.m. No cover. This is another R2 Productions event. CALLING ALL ARTISTS • The deadline to enter CCAH’s Valley Visual Art show is today at 5 p.m. Info: 963-1680.
LIVE MUSIC • Cody Canada and the Departed plays PAC3 in the Third Street Center tonight. On Jan. 17 it’s the Samples, followed by Terapin Flyer on Jan. 23, Head for the Hills on Jan. 28 and Agent Orange on Jan. 31. Info: pac3carbondale.com.
SATURDAY Jan. 11 LIVE MUSIC • The Black Nugget on Main Street presents Larry Patrick Nix at 9 p.m. No cover.
SUN.-MON. Jan. 12-13 MODEL AUDITIONS • Auditions for CCAH’s Green is the New Black fashion extravaganza are held from 5:30 to 6:30 on Jan. 12 and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 13. Models must be 18 or older. The show takes place March 1415 and the theme is Down the Rabbit Hole. Rehearsals begin Feb. 2. Info: 963-1680.
LIVE MUSIC • Steve’s Guitars in the old part of the Dinkel Building presents live music every Friday night. Info: 963-3304. LIVE MUSIC • Rivers restaurant in Glenwood Springs presents Frank Martin with Jamie Bird and Dan
SUNDAY Jan. 12 LIVE MUSIC • The Black Nugget on Main
Street presents Jayke Orvis & the Broken Band at 8 p.m. No cover. ASC • Ardis Hoffman leads the discussion “Living and Loving Authenticallyâ€? at the A Spiritual Center in the Third Street Center at 10 a.m. On Jan. 11 she presents workshops titled “Who is your Authentic Selfâ€? and “The Joy of Authentic Relationships.â€?
TUESDAY Jan. 14 ART DEMO • The Glenwood Springs Art Guild presents a free art demonstration
with Terry Muldoon (mixed media art journaling) at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Info: 404-1208.
WEDNESDAY Jan. 15 NATURALIST NIGHTS • ACES and the Wilderness Workshop continue their Naturalist Nights free speaker series with “Moose in the Roaring Fork Valleyâ€? in the Third Street Center at 5:30 p.m. ROTARy • The Carbondale Rotary meets at the ďŹ re station Wednesdays at 7 a.m.
Further Out SATURDAY Jan. 18 HALL OF FAME BANQUET • The Aspen Hall of Fame will hold its 2014 Banquet and Induction honoring Cherie Gerbaz Oates, and Carolyn and Tom Moore, at the Hotel Jerome. Cocktails (cash bar) begin at 5 p.m. in the Antler Bar; dinner and presentations begin at 6 p.m. Info: AspenHallOfFame.org.
WEDNESDAY Jan. 22 NATURALIST NIGHTS • ACES and the Wilderness Workshop present the ďŹ lm “A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planetâ€? in the Third Street Center at 5:30 p.m. It’s free.
WEDNESDAY Jan. 29 NATURALIST NIGHTS • ACES and the Wilderness Workshop present “Songbirds as Indicators of Healthy Riparian Ecosystemsâ€?
(with Dee Malone) in the Third Street Center at 5:30 p.m. It’s free.
FRIDAY Jan. 31 MUSIC AT THE LIBRARy • The Basalt Regional Library will present the Grand Junction mariachi band Noche de Mariachi, conducted by Javier de los Santos, in concert at 5:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Info: 927-4311.
SUNDAY Feb. 16 LIGHT IT UP • The Light It Up Blue fundraiser for Autism Speaks and the Extreme Sports Camp for Autism takes place in Aspen at 6 p.m. The music lineup includes John Popper and Brother’s Keeper, with special celebrity guest Jacqueline Laurita (“Real Housewives of New Jerseyâ€?) and actor Michael Chiklis. Tickets are $250 at lightitupblueaspen.org.
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DAVI NIKENT • The women’s empowerment through creative expression 2014 Women’s Circle is now taking place. Info: 618-8334.
levels, semi-formal attire encouraged. Spectators welcome. For more information visit the Monday Night Jazz Facebook page or contact Zack Ritchie at 987-9277.
MAyOR’S COFFEE HOUR • Chat with Carbondale Mayor Stacey Bernot on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Village Smithy.
LIVE MUSIC • Carbondale Beer Works hosts open mic nights with Patrick Fagan Mondays at 7:30 p.m.
KDNK • The Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment program on KDNK broadcasts Crystal River Elementary School students’ narratives, with such titles as “When I Broke My Arm” and “When My Uncle Died” from 2:55 to 3 p.m. on Mondays through Feb. 10. Tune in at 88.1 FM.
CARBONDALE LIBRARy • The following programs and events take place at the Carbondale Library:
LINX • The Linx Networking group meets each Tuesdays at 7 a.m. in the AspenSotheby’s real estate office on Midland Avenue in Basalt. Info: Keith Edquist at 928-8428. CANCER CONSULTATIONS • Valley View Hospital offers free lung cancer evaluations on Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Info: 3847707. DHARMA TALK • John “Chophel” Bruna facilitates a meditation and dharma talk at the Third Street Center on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Info: wayofcompassion.org.
– Musical Storytime • With Sue Schnitzer every Monday at 4 p.m. Kids must be accompanied by adults at all times. – Bilingual Storytime • With Alejandra at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. It’s for kids 1-5. – T&I Storytime • With Jeannine Stickle at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays. – Bilingual Book Club • Held every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Info: Alejandra at 963-2889. – Writer’s Group • With Sue Schnitzer on the second Monday of the Month at 6 p.m. – Loteria Night • The Carbondale Branch Library holds Loteria Night at 6:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month.
MUSIC TOGETHER • All Valley Music Together classes are under way. For details, go to allvalleymusic.com or call 963-1482.
– Uke It Up • Get Your Uke On with Sue Schnitzer at 6 p.m. on the first and third Monday of the month.
LIVE MUSIC • The Hotel Colorado hosts a Monday night jazz jam in its lobby at 7 p.m. The sessions are open to jazz musicians of all
– Wednesday Book Club • The Wednesday Book Club usually meets at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesady of the month.
WILLy PORTER RETURNS • Steve’s Guitars in the historic Dinkel Building presents Willy Porter at 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 9. Porter has toured with Jeff Beck, Tori Amos, Jethro Tull and others.
STEVE’S PRESENTS ANNA • Steve’s Guitars presents singer/songwriter Halley Anna at 8:30 pm. on Jan. 10. Anna just returned from touring with Todd Snider and her debut CD in 2011 received rave reviews (it was produced by Grammy award winner Lloyd Maines).
SKINNER PLAyS CCC • The Jan. 15 Carbondale Culture Club in the Third Street Center features singer/songwriter/guitarist Steve Skinner at noon. Admission is free. VETERANS OPEN HOUSE SLATED • Pitkin and Eagle counties hosts an open house to explain military veterans benefits at the Basalt Regional Library from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 9. Representatives from the Colorado Department of Veterans Affairs, the VA Hospital and other provider groups will speak. For details, call Mitzi at 920-5766 or Megan at 328-8815. HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SPEAKS • Holocaust survivor Simone Arnold Liebster, author of “Facing the Lion,” speaks via Skype at the Basalt Regional Library at 10 a.m. on Jan. 20. For details, call 927-4311. MARICHI COMING • As part of its Music at the Library series, the Basalt Regional Library presents the Grand Junction Mariachi Band at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 31. It’s free. KIDS ART CLASSES • Wyly Community Art Center in Basalt offers an advanced art club for kids 8 and up starting at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 14-15. The class is geared to elevate creative, visual arts and problem solving. The class is taught by Langford Barksdale and registration is required. For details, call 927-4123. ADULT ART CLASSES • Wyly Community Art Center in Basalt offers a collage and mixed media class for adults from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 25-26. Lisa Singer is the instructor. The cost is $180. For details, call 927-4123. WyLy SHOW CONTINUES • The Wyly Community Art Center in Basalt continues the show “What is Here? What is There? Featuring Nancy Lovendahl. A reception for the show is slated for 5 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 23. ACES OFFERS TOURS • The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies offers a guide program with trips slated for Hunter Creek, Lost Man Lake, Weller Lake, Cathedral Lake, American Lake, Ashcroft and other locations. The basic fee is $50 per hour per guide. For details, call Jim Kravitz at 925-5756 ext. 103. ROCK BOTTOM TOURS • Rock Bottom Ranch in El Jebel offers tours Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. The suggested donation is $10 per family. For reservations, call 927-6760. MONTHLy BLOOD DRIVE • Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs holds its monthly blood drives from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. For details, call 384-6657.
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The Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District reminds people not to warm up their car in their garage, even if the door is open due to the potential for carbon monoxide poisoning. Warning signs of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and confusion, but no fever. “If you think you are experiencing any of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, get outside to fresh air immediately. Leave the home and call 911 to report your symptoms from a neighbor’s home,” said a press release.
Authentic Life coach Ardis Hoffman gives a free workshop at the Third Street Center at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 9, and a for-fee workshops on Jan. 11. For details, call 303305-9664.
Skier appreciation at Sunlight Proceeds from the 27th annual Skier Appreciation Day at Sunlight Mountain Resort on Jan. 10 go to United Way of Garfield County. Lift tickets are $20 with free lessons for the first 25 first-time skiers to sign up. There will also be prizes for the best Penguin on the Peak costume contest and other give-aways.
FRC offers parenting classes The Family Resource Center will offer two series of classes starting in January: Parenting with Love and Logic in Basalt, and the Nurturing Parenting Program in Glenwood Springs. “Both programs are ideal for parents to learn more about creating positive interactions with their preschoolers and school-aged children,” said a spokeswoman. Classes will be held in English and in Spanish. Love and logic takes place at Basalt Elementary School starting at 6 p.m. on Jan. 15. The Nurturing Parenting Program takes place on Tuesdays starting at 5:15 p.m. on Jan. 21 and ending on May 6. The program includes a family dinner; children are included in the classes. Both programs are fee-based and scholarships are available. For details, call 384-5689 or e-mail kjmarshall@rfsd.k12.co.us.
HMC hosts “Strong Town” presentation Healthy Mountain Communities and the Sonoran Institute present “Building Strong Towns” with Charles Marohn at the Glenwood Springs Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 14. It’s free.
on Jan. 14. GrassRoots intends to apply for funds from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Community Facilities Loan program, which would be used for television studio equipment, according to a legal notice. The public meeting is intended to provide the citizenry an opportunity to become acquainted with the proposed project and to comment on such items as economic and environmental impact, service area and alternatives to the project or any other issues identified by the citizens of Carbondale.
Grief Recovery Method explained
The Mt. Sopris Nordic Council will offer cross-country ski lessons for adults at Spring Gulch on Jan. 12. It’s for beginner and intermediate classic and skate skiers. The beginner lessons begin at noon and the intermediate lessons at 1:30 p.m. “This is a great opportunity to try out crosscountry skiing or to hone your skills if you’re already a skier,” said a spokeswoman. The cost is $15 and all proceeds go to grooming Spring Gulch trails. For more information and to register for a lesson, visit springgulch.org.
HomeCare and Hospice of the Valley is offering the nine-week Grief Recovery Method process series on Tuesdays at Carbondale Community Methodist Church starting on Jan. 21. The classes take place from 6 to 8 p.m. There is a sliding scale and participants are not allowed to join after the second week. The Grief Recovery Method is a nationally recognized program that is also backed by research. “It is a powerful process that has helped people for over 20 years learn new ways to step back into life after significant loss,” said a spokeswoman. For details, call Jennifer Bouchet at 970-456-7026 or e-mail bouchet.jennifer5@gmail.com.
PREP hosts teen-brain class
Men’s group starting up
MSNC offers XC lessons
The Garfield County PREP (Personal Responsibility Education Program) hosts the free class “The Teen Brain, Technology & Sex” in English at the Carbondale Branch Library at 5:45 pm. on Jan. 16; and in Spanish at the Basalt Regional Library at 5:45 p.m. on Feb. 13. For details, call 319-1779.
GrassRoots holds input session GrassRoots TV holds a public input session at its Carbondale office in the Third Street Center from 6 to 7 p.m.
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A men’s group is starting up at A Spiritual Center in the Third Street Center. The group meets the first and third Wednesday of the month starting on Jan. 15 and ending on April 16. The first meting is open to all but the group will close after that. “We will be creating a safe, supportive and empowering environment for us to connect and talk about our experience as men,” said a spokesman. “We will be doing some work with the archetypes of king, warrior, magician and lover.” The cost is $120 although nobody will be turned away. For details, e-mail aspiritualcenter@aol.com.
The Sun’s P.O. Box was overflowing with generous donation envelopes from you, our readers! Thank you so much for all your donations and support!
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Photos that didn’t fit (until now) Editor’s note: Just about every week, The Sopris Sun shoots and receives more photographs than it has room to print. To help rectify that chronic situation, The Sun likes to run a “Photos that didn’t fit” page when we are blessed with a little extra space.
A few folks at Senior Housing report feeling like someone is watching them when they walk their dogs along Graceland Drive in Hendrick Ranch. Turns out … they might be right. This presumed Native American on horseback first appeared about three months ago. Photo by Sara McAllister
A rare snow ostrich was reported north of Carbondale during late December’s sub-zero nights … or maybe it was just hoarfrost on a skinny fencepost. Jim Kravitz, at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, told The Sopris Sun that hoarfrost occurs when the temperature of an object is lower than the dew point, with a slight wind to mix it all up. Residents coming down Red Hill in the early morning during that time frame report the trees and vegetation on the Roaring Fork river bottom were sparkly white with what we now know was hoarfrost. Photo by Lynn Burton
This Denver resident and his family spent the Christmas holidays in Marble and enjoyed some cross-country skiing. The man said he also enjoyed a Sunday service at the Marble Community Church. Photo by Lynn Burton
Sometimes it’s hard to tell where branches leave off and mule deer antlers begin. Rest assured, however, this is not a 98-point buck. The deer generally lose their antlers in January or February and start growing a new rack in the spring. Photo by Jane Bachrach
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e Nünt’z story: Dating back 9,000-14,000 years (Editor’s note: This is the first of a four part series). By John Hoffmann Special to The Sopris Sun
Press, 1954. I appreciate Emmitt’s deep research of Nütpartka; I hope this does them justice.
In 1879
There is a movement in Carbondale to reach out to the Nünt’z, (the People), that came before us. The People were called Yuta by their friends the Shoshoni and Komant’z. Nütpartka, (people that eat together), were the 12 bands of nomadic people who hunted and gathered in the Rockies for nine millennia and whose history reaches back 14 millennia to the Clovis point found embedded in a mammoth rib in Clovis, New Mexico. The Yampartka, (yampa root eaters), and Yuta were Nütpartka that lived their lives in a great loop that encompassed land north of the San Juan Mountains, to the Wyoming/Colorado Montane and from Fruita to the Front Range and in harsh years, south to the bottom of the Flagstaff Plateau — the land of The People, a neutral place that accepted “all people.” This rugged and splendid reach, which many of us know intimately from our own travels of discovery, was home and larder to a people that honed their survival skills and shaped the ecosystem to the point that, living off the land was as easy as breathing. Every child learned to fill their needs by hunting and gathering from the land around them. Time was abundant for the Nünt’z drawing deep culture and design from them, forging a people steeped with humor, strength and courage. Over the millennia they became one with the land and the land in return became one with Nünt’z. The following series is my condensation of “The Last War Trail” by Robert Emmitt, University of Oklahoma
A hundred and thirty five years ago in 1879 fortunes changed radically once again, for the peaceful Nütpartka. The first European change came, 400 years earlier, with the introduction of a race of tall horses by Quat’z, the iron shirts. Horses gave the mountain Nünt’z the freedom to move easily over their rugged land. By 1877, Maricat’z, (the white people) that Nünt’z were sharing their land
south of Rawlins Wyoming was theirs. For reasons unexplained in 1878-79, the promised presents of food, blankets and cloths were not forthcoming.
Nathan Meeker Nathan Meeker was the agent at the White River Indian Agency near present day Meeker. He had freshly moved the agency onto the wintering grounds of the Yampartka. With their now constrained lifestyle, the people relied on the presents from Washington, D.C. The agent did not know the supplies were being held in a warehouse in Rawlins. The freight hadn’t been paid because the bill hadn’t been sent out in those harsh winters of 1878 and 1879. The Indian agent had moved from the utopian agricultural community he’d founded. Backed by Horace Greeley, Union Colony north of Denver at the confluence of the Cache la Poudre and Platte rivers prospered. There, Meeker had taught the stabilizing effects of temperance, irrigation and agriculture. Meeker now lived with his wife and youngest (his 20 year-old daughter) at the isolated White River Agency. Meeker had decided that civilizing the Utes meant teaching them Christianity and to plow their lands. At first the Nünt’z tried to please Meeker and worked to plow fields as he directed, but the brown dirt turned over in even rows, reduced the amount of feed for their horses and seemed unnatural. The total eclipses of the sun on July 29, 1878 and then again on March 14, 1879, planted a deep thought, the thought that plowing was disapproved of by the spirit world.
“The total eclipses of the sun on July 29, 1878 and then again on March 14 of 1879, planted a deep thought, the thought that plowing was disapproved of by the spirit world.” with, were now pushing west, hard, both by increasing Maricat’z populations and forcing a series of “treaties” that gave the People (the friendly Indians of Colorado) smaller and smaller tracts of land, away from the Maricat’z population. Utes (Colorado’s friendly Indians) were told they had sovereignty over Treaty Lands, told they would not be disturbed there and that food and clothing would be given to them in exchange for staying on their land, and away from Washington’s lands. Everything west of the Milk River
(Next week: plowing yields nothing but trouble).
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There is a new business association forming in downtown Basalt. It’s primary objectives and more were discussed with Basalt Business Committee member Kathleen Cole:
4. How is the committee being received by the established Basalt Chamber of Commerce and Board? Because many in our group are also chamber members, I believe we are all working together for the betterment of our community and I’m sure that the chamber is thrilled to have additional support and enthusiasm from our association.
1. How did the new business committee form? A group of downtown Basalt business and property owners started meeting informally to discuss current Basalt issues. Our common interests are promoting economic, social and cultural growth while preserving the downtown Basalt historic character of our unique community. 2. What are the immediate goals of the committee? Our primary goal is to promote downtown Basalt as a center of business, culture and entertainment. We will organize activities and events to build a strong local economy and thereby contribute to the well-being, growth and vitality of downtown Basalt. 3. What, if any, are the long range goals? Although we are still in the organizational stages of our association, a very important goal will be to create a successful marketing campaign to promote downtown Basalt as a year-round destination for valley residents, along
5. When are the meetings held and are they open to the public? Yes, all are welcome. Our next meeting is Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. at town hall and except for holidays, the association meets the same time each Monday. 6. Is the committee going to be a legal entity i.e. registered with the Colorado Secretary of State as a non-profit? As we are still organizing, that will be a decision that will be made in the future. Kathleen Cole moved to Basalt 15 years ago from Crested Butte where she owned a real estate brokerage firm. As well as being a member of the new Basalt Business Committee Kathleen created and owned a retail home furnishings store, The Veranda Collection, in downtown Basalt for 13 years.
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Anderson Ranch Arts Center announces 2014 lineup Sopris Sun Staff Report Anderson Ranch Arts Center has announced its Featured Artists lineup for summer 2014. The group consists of Wendell Castle, Charles Gaines, Theaster Gates, Ron Nagle and Catherine Opie, according to a press release. Each world-renowned artist will visit the ranch on select Thursdays throughout the summer for public talks in which they share history and insight behind their own personal work and discuss trends in the art community, all while sharing diverse points of view and engaging in critical dialogue. “The Featured Artists Series provides the local community, as well as our 1,000-plus workshop attendees from around the world, an opportunity to share in the experiences of internationally known and significant artists,” said Nancy Wilhelms, Anderson Ranch Arts Center’s Executive Director. “The caliber of artists who continue to join Anderson Ranch in their pursuit of providing quality programming for the Aspen/Snowmass community is second to none,” said board member Sue Hostetler.
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Letters continued om page 2 the Glenwood Springs club, date back to 1921. Each club is autonomous and its service projects and activities are based on the speciďŹ c needs of their local community and the capabilities of clubs members. However, we do have a generalized, overarching emphasis on eyesight. That stems from our ďŹ rst international convention in 1925 when Helen Keller challenged Lions to be “Knights of the Blind.â€? That emphasis remains with most clubs. Sight-related club projects often range from examining eye-sight deďŹ ciencies in preschool children using specialized equipment available to individual clubs, to providing ďŹ nancial help for eye exams and glasses to those individuals with limited resources, and to collecting and recycling used eye glasses for use in Third World countries. At the state level, Lions of Colorado and Wyoming have organized and continue to
Green om page 2 labor of the Third World our First World would have already collapsed. Some kind of change will be coming — when we run out of stuff to steal. But hey — who ever said it was going to be a fair ďŹ ght. Of course, any time you get into a big battle you ought to have a good ďŹ ght song. Here are some lines from the great rallying song of the civil rights battle “We Shall Overcome:â€? We’re on to victory, We’re on to victory, We’re on to victory someday; Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe, We’re on to victory someday. Or, here is the chorus from “Green, Green,â€? by the New Christy Minstrels: Green, green, It’s green they say, On the far side of the hill. Green, green, I’m going away to where The grass is greener still.
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manage the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank that collects, processes and distributes donated corneas to eye surgeons for preventing and correcting blindness. We also operate a Lions camp near Woodland Park for youth with various disabilities. Why should you be interested in a club in your community? After all, you do have an array of services provided by other community service organizations. Are there needs that still exist that could be provided by a Lions Club without competing with those clubs? Very likely there are, but the speciďŹ cs would depend on an inventory of community needs to be conducted by new club members in consultation with community leaders. Other Lions Clubs in Basalt, New Castle, Rie and Eagle, in addition to Glenwood Springs, have demonstrated value to their communities over the years.
“Going away,� however, does not send the best message. Tom Jones, Johnny Cash and Joan Baez used to sing the “Green, Green Grass of Home:� Again I touch the green, green grass of home. Yes, they’ll all come to see me in the shade of that old oak tree as they lay me neath the green, green grass of home. Unfortunately the song is about a guy that is executed. Hank Snow was famous for singing “Green, Green, Green:� Walking with my honey down by the water Green green green Spring is in the air but we’re doin’ what we order I’m just a poor boy she’s the banker’s daughter Green green green. Unfortunately, this song also does not end
In mid-October, several of us from nearby clubs canvassed local businesses and entities in Carbondale. We found that interest exists in forming a Lions Club here. Since then several community leaders have emerged as the nucleus of membership of a new club. At the Jan. 9 meeting, such a club will be formed. We urge others to attend, particularly non-business residents who were not contacted in our earlier canvassing. Come and join us. If you care to discuss this further, please call either Lindel Silvertooth (current president of our club) at 316-6557753 or me at 984-3360. Gary Broetzman Glenwood Springs Lions Club Past Governor of Western Colorado Lions Clubs Board of Directors, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank
well. But to end on a more of an upbeat, here is a stanza from the children’s song “Green, Green, Green:� Outside the world is a cool shade of green The grass and the trees are a sight to be seen The sheep and the cows are munching away Grass in their tummies at the end of the day Grass in their tummies at the end of the day. Any songwriters out there to kick off the Green Revolution? “Give me green or give me death,� said another Patrick. (Sort of). On a related note, grandson Patrick of Eileen Murphy from County Cork, Ireland will be wearing green on St. Patty’s Day. Patrick Hunter is a sustainability studies student at Colorado Mountain College and member of the Citizens Climate Lobby. He lives outside Carbondale.
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The property is located at 1121 Village Rd. Carbondale, CO.
The applicant is Colorado Product Services. . The owner is Village Rd LLC.
Said Public Hearing will be held at the Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO at 6:00 p.m. on January 28, 2014.
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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