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Volume 8, Number 30 | September 1, 2016
Museum re-opens
After sitting locked up tight during June and July, the Marble Museum re-opened in August and will keep its doors open through September, according to new docent Alex Menard. The Marble Historical Society operates the museum in three rooms of the historic Marble schoolhouse, which has also been home to the Marble Charter School since the 1990s. The museum’s downstairs room is packed with artifacts, photographs and displays of the Marble area, dating back to the early 1900s. High school students used to clomp their way on creaky wooden stairs to the building’s top floor, where they’d plop down on these desks. Menard said the desks are surprisingly comfortable, and pointed out how ornery boys could theoretically dip a girl’s pigtail in the ink wells. The museum is open Friday through Sunday from 11 to 3 p.m., and is located at 412 W. Main Street. For more on the museum, please turn to page 13. Lynn Burton photo
Assault victim Speaks out By John Colson Sopris Sun Staff Writer
Erica Crampton went out one night in late July for a Slurpee at 7-Eleven, and on her way home was assaulted by an unidentified man along a dark section of the bike path next to Highway 133 in Carbondale. In the five weeks or so since the attack, Crampton told The Sopris Sun, she has generally come to grips with the incident and feels she is working to move forward with her life, including plans for some therapy sessions to
bolster any possible mental-health hangovers from the ordeal. But she also feels the local police and the town government in general need to act more firmly to make the town’s streets safer for women walking alone at night. “I just hope that they either catch that guy (her attacker) or, in lieu of that, do more to make people feel safer,” she said at the end of an interview.
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Erica’s ordeal Crampton, 30, lives with her boyfriend in a small apartment on the north side of town, near the intersection of Cowen Drive and Highway 133. On the night of July 22, she recalled, she got the urge to have a Slurpee and headed out on her own for the mile-long walk to the 7-Eleven and back. ASSAULT page 17
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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.
“Let’s act like humans:” – Buckminster Fuller The Standing Rock Sioux (along with many other tribes) are could all use the planet we live on together, but no one person or corcamped out on the plains of North Dakota right now, protesting an poration could own it. I know, I know. I sound like Gandhi, John Energy Transfer Partners (rhymes with Koch) pipeline that’s sched- Lennon, and Soc, all brought up a love child together. You gotta admit though, it would be cool if we all shared our planet’s resources. There uled to be completed this year and to go under the Missouri River. would still be rich and poor, sad and happy, workaholics Yep, you read that right — under the river. Just another and folks like me. There would still be a real estate marexample of mankind’s short-sighted greed taking preceket, but only to buy and sell the house, not the land. dence over logic and common sense. Obviously, the This is brilliant! We should test it out in Carbondale. pipeline threatens the tribe’s water source, their livelihood, We just have to shift our perspective (and retrain our but it also crosses ancient sacred burial grounds, and that’s Anglo-capitalistic dragons). why Earth Justice is now suing the U.S. Army Corps of Someone recently asked me if I felt entitled. My reply Engineers on behalf of the tribe for illegal permitting. was, “Entitled to what?” (My birthday was only a few So, I guess it’s a good thing I recently renewed my days away). But I started thinking about it and yes, I do driver license because I feel a 14-hour road trip coming feel entitled. I think every living thing is entitled to fresh on … And did you know you are no longer allowed to air and clean water, food and shelter, community and show your teeth in your driver license photo? I’m pretty love. There’s no viable reason why some beings should sure it’s because the facial recognition software doesn’t suffer because a company “bought up” the land where work as well when we’re smiling. And this way, the picBy Jeannie Perry they happen to live. It’s ludicrous when you take a menture is more likely to match a mug shot — if you have tal step back and see this planet for the giant-spinning-orb-hurtlingone in the system. Which I don’t. through-space-for-no-apparent-reason that it is. Yet. If we all started acting like we’re on a spaceship together, instead But who can say what will happen when I get to North Dakota and of separated by imaginary lines drawn on a man-made map, I think give those pipeliners a piece of my mind. Anyway, back to the subject. Big business is hijacking our basic it might bring about a path to world peace and understanding — two rights as human beings. Nothing is left untouched. Will it ever end? things we all claim to want. Just think, we could hang out in the galWill we ever be able to stop slapping the lecherous old-man’s hands ley together trading stories and snacks, and focus on brainstorming away from under the skirt of Nature? This quote by Winona LaDuke everyone’s standard of living up to a decent level. We could even take sums up the current situation perfectly: “Someone needs to explain to turns “driving the ship,” since it’s obvious by now that none of us are me why wanting clean drinking water makes you an activist, and why in charge of where this barge goes. In the meantime, I guess I’ll just drive 14 hours to help my fellow proposing to destroy water with chemical warfare doesn’t make a corhumans protect their right to live, love and watch the stars speed by poration a terrorist.” in the night sky. See sacredstonecamp.org. Sounding like Gandhi PS — And yes, I am fully aware of the fact that I will use gasoline Imagine if humans couldn’t own anything natural. No land, no water to get to North Dakota, but the way I see it, there are respectful ways rights, no rainforests. I mean, right away most lawyers would have to (and places) to move/extract oil and then there are irresponsible, pack it in and become travelling elixir salesmen. But think about it, we greedy ways.
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No gutter politics Dear Editor: As former Carbondale elected officials with a combined tenure of 24 years of serving our town on the Board of Trustees, we recognize that polarizing issues and controversies arise, especially during campaign season. One candidate has taken it upon himself to make his feelings known. We would like to take this opportunity to address Ed Cortez’s recent letter to the editor in an upvalley daily. It goes without saying that Carbondale is a unique and treasured place that is filled with residents, workers and visitors who truly care about one another and the health, safety and welfare of the community. Recent reported assaults on two women have rightfully stirred conversation and calls to action regarding safety. We are confident that our leadership on the Board of Trustees will
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work with town staff to implement appropriate measures in response. Our elected leaders have great responsibility to represent the entire community, do their homework, listen to their constituents and make decisions, which are sometimes very difficult. We understand the tremendous pressure that is put upon our leaders to serve Carbondale, especially when something like a woman’s safety at night is at stake. Collaboration and teamwork are paramount in order for elected officials to effectively address such an important and urgent matter. As recent members of the Board of Trustees, we can’t emphasize enough how important it is for Trustees to respect and honor the differing opinions and styles of other board members and the community members who come before them. Opinions can differ, but it imperative that people respect each other. Personal attacks, vitriolic rhetoric and
consciously manipulating the truth to garner political favor are not only uncalled for in our local political arena, they are out of line and demonstrate a lack of leadership. Carbondale needs a mayor who will be the leader among leaders, one who will listen, collaborate and work for the greater good of the entire community, not one who spews negativity and isolated solutions in a letter to the editor. We understand how difficult it is for someone to step up, stick their neck out and run for office. We also know how difficult it is to do the job once elected. We respect the fact that people are interested in serving their community; we just ask that the candidates for mayor understand the responsibility of this important role and keep the campaign out of the gutter. Remember, whoever is elected will need to serve with sitting Trustees. Solutions to serious issues require input from LETTERS page 19
Correction An article in the Aug. 25 Sopris Sun incorrectly reported that Town Manager Jay Harrington did not set up an agenda item for the Aug. 24 Board of Trustees meeting about street safety and lighting, because he was out of the office due to illness. Harrington's remarks about the agenda, he informed The Sopris Sun, related to a different issue entirely, having to do with a request from Third Street Center Director Colin Laird to put an item on the agenda about town authorization for an Federal Mineral Lease District grant to pay for improvements to the Third Street Center's gymnasium space. The Sopris Sun regrets the error. 2 • THE SOPRIS SUN • www.SoprisSun.com • SEPTEMBER 1-7, 2016
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Carbondale’s mayor race attracts three candidates Byars, Richardson and Cortez By John Colson Sopris Sun Staff Writer A trio of Carbondale candidates — incumbent trustees Katrina Byars and Dan Richardson, and former trustee Ed Cortez — will be on the ballot in November, each hoping to become the town’s next mayor. The three submitted successful nominating petitions to Town Clerk Cathy Derby by the Aug. 29 deadline, as verified by Derby, and were the only ones who turned in petitions in for the election, Derby said on Tuesday. The general election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 8, and whomever is chosen by the voters will serve out the remaining time of Stacey Bernot’s term, which expires in 2018. If either Byars or Richardson is elected, that would open up her or his seat on the board of the board of trustees, which would be filled either by appointment or by a special election, whichever the board might choose. Bernot stepped down earlier this year, when she moved to Redstone.
Katrina Byars Elected to her trustee position in 2014, Byars has served half of her current term in
office, a term that is set to expire in 2018. If elected to the mayor’s job, Byars would surrender her trustee position and, as a result, would need to decide in 2018 whether to run for re-election as either mayor or trustee. Byars did not respond to telephone requests on Tuesday and Wednesday regarding an interview for this story.
Dan Richardson After being elected to the town board last April, Richardson, 43, was soon elevated to the post of mayor pro-tem (meaning he would fill in for then Mayor Stacey Bernot when she was absent) and, soon after that, was named acting mayor when Bernot stepped down. With nearly his entire trustee term left to go, Richardson conceded, “I would be giving up my four-year term” in order to serve out less than two years as mayor and, perhaps, take on the challenge of another electoral campaign in a year and a half. But, he said, he is willing to do so in order to become mayor. “It’s a different job description,” he said of the mayor’s potion, which calls for the mayor and the town manager together to set the agendas for town board meetings, among other duties. “Crazy as it sounds, I love it,” he said both of service in his current capacity as trustee, as well as the idea of taking on more responsibility as mayor.
“I love everything about municipal government,” he explained. “I think it suits my skill set.” He noted that a large part of the mayor’s role is to keep meetings moving along smoothly and to mediate any conflicts that might crop up among the trustees, which he feels is something he does well. “I enjoy being mayor, rather than just a trustee,” he added. “It’s your (the mayor’s) job to facilitate more productive meetings,” and help the trustees navigate through the decision-making process and the veritable ocean of information that often is contained in the trustee packets concerning the meetings. He acknowledged that his election, if he wins, would present the board with its second appointment opportunity this year, in order to find someone to serve out the remaining three and a half years of his term. Already, the trustees are scheduled to appoint a replacement for outgoing Trustee A.J. Hobbs, who is leaving to pursue other interests, some time in September. The appointee will serve out the remaining year and a half of Hobbs’ term (he was elected in 2014). On the other hand, Richardson continued, the board could decide that there is enough time left on his term (if he changes jobs) to warrant a special election for his replacement as a trustee. “So the board would have to decide which path to take,” he said, adding, “I don’t
think it’s too much to ask someone to campaign for a three and a half year term.”
Ed Cortez The only non-incumbent in the race, Ed Cortez, is hoping to rejoin a board that he left in 2010 because of term limits, having served two four-year terms in office. Since that time, he said in a telephone interview, his construction and solar-installation business in town was forced to close its doors due to the economic downturn following the Great Recession of 2008, and he went to work as a bus driver for the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority. “I was destroyed in the Great Recession,” he said of that time. During the intervening years, Cortez became president and business agent of the Amalgamated Transit Union – Local 1774, and was a leading spokesman in the union’s tussle with the transportation agency over salaries and other issues. This will be the second time Cortez has tried to be elected the political leader of Carbondale. The first time was in 2010 when he lost to Bernot, who also ran as an incumbent trustee, by a margin of 686-174. On election night, according to news reports from the time, Cortez suffered a heart attack and had to be hospitalized. This time around, Cortez said he is running because he feels the town’s leadership is MAYOR’S RACE page 8
If a dog’s life means your human drives you up and down the valley in a 1938 Rolls Royce convertible, then you might think about going “arf, arf.” This particular dog is Bailey, who accompanied Peggy Mason and a friend from Aspen to the Village Smithy last Sunday. According to websites, Rolls Royce, headquartered in England, supplied independent coach builders with running chassis, which explains why not all 1938-39 Rolls Royces look the same. A total of 491 chassis were built during those years. Photo by Lynn Burton THE SOPRIS SUN, Carbondale’s weekly community connector • SEPTEMBER 1-7, 2016 • 3
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Cop Shop
Town awards rodeo job to Tally Ho
From August 14-25, Carbondale officers handled 258 calls for service. During that period, officers investigated the following cases of note:
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MONDAY, Aug. 14: At 7:21 p.m. officers were told that an employee had stolen an undisclosed amount of cash and product on that day. The case is under investigation.
The Town of Carbondale awarded a construction bid to Tally Ho Construction of Rifle last week, for construction of a roof over the bleachers at the Gus Darien Riding Arena and renovation and other improvements to the announcer’s booth attached to one side of the arena, according to Town Manager Jay Harrington’s weekly memo to members of the Board of Trustees and other recipients. The Tally Ho bid, one of five received by the town, was for $57,800, the second lowest bid received, according to town documents. The highest bid was for nearly $121,000, from Bleachers International. The project is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 2, according to Harrington’s memo. In other recreation-oriented news, the John M. Fleet Municipal Pool will be shutting down for the winter on Sept. 5. Until then, the pool will continue with its modified fall schedule. According to Harrington’s memo, 5,412 users have been reported by pool employees from May 24 (opening day) to Aug. 26, which amounts to 737 more users than were recorded during the same period in 2015. Harrington’s memo indicated that there were 183 users signed into the pool for the week of Aug. 20-26. The occupancy numbers at Gateway RV Park, at the intersection of Highways 82 and 133 at the north end of town, showed 118 spaces booked (out of an available 140) for the week of Aug. 20-26, for an occupancy rate of 84 percent, according to the memo. Advance reservations for the current week, Aug. 26-Sept. 2, Harrington reported, stood at 44 sites with 78 people. Carbondale’s ongoing determination to keep elm trees from popping up all over town continued last week, Harrington wrote in his memo. Harrington reported that the town’s arborist, David Coon,
had pulled “a significant number of elm tree saplings” that had sprung up along an irrigation ditch on the north side of town, near the Red Rock Diner. Coon has been removing elm saplings over the course of the summer, according to Harrington’s memoranda over the months, as well as dealing with other tree-related issues. Contacted by The Sopris Sun, Coon said the town is trying to prevent the elms, which are prolific, from growing to an unacceptable percentage of the town’s overall “canopy” of trees. The parks department repaired a leak in the irrigation system at Miners’ Park last week, in addition to getting Sopris Park ready for last weekend’s Fiesta Las Americana, Harrington wrote, adding that the town’s parks supervisor had held meetings with the Fiesta’s organizers to discuss the “logistics” of putting on the party. The streets crew fixed a broken steel lid on a “clean-out box, as well as fixing up sidewalks, curb and gutter along Crystal Road where a tree root had heaved up the concrete work. In addition, a crew of workers from Mountain Temps was hired to perform weed management along the Highway 133 corridor. Ongoing problems with Crystal Well #1, a supplemental domestic-water well adjacent to the Crystal River, have forced the town to conclude that the well currently is “inoperable,” according to Harrington. He wrote that the town’s next step will be to pull the pump out of the well and shoot images of the casing in an effort to learn what is wrong, a project he reported that staff hopes to accomplish this week. Staff also is working on the annual cleaning of the town’s sewer lines, followed by a video survey of the collection system. Harrington reported there have been no complaints or problems come up so far.
TUESDAY, Aug. 16: At 10:06 a.m. police were informed about an accident between a forklift and a vehicle took place the day before on Village Road. No tickets were reported by police. WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17: At 9:34 a.m. police were notified that a local woman’s 1993 Lance camper had been stolen. The matter is under investigation. WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17: At 2:14 p.m. officers were informed of a 1994 Jeep Wrangler stolen from a location on Industry Way. The stolen Jeep reportedly sports oversized tires, a black hardtop, and primer “marks” on the body. The case is under investigation. SATURDAY, Aug. 20: At 8:56 a.m. police took a report of a stolen black Harley Davidson motorcycle bearing “an unknown Florida plate.” The motorcycle was last seen by its owner at 4 p.m. the day before at an address on Main Street. Police aired a description of the stolen motorcycle and requested a “stop and hold” if it is spotted anywhere. SATURDAY, Aug. 20: At 10:50 p.m. police were called to a retail store concerning a possible theft. The reporting party said a grey pickup truck had pulled up next to the south side of the store on two previous nights, at approximately 10:30 p.m. each night, and that some “materials” had been loaded into the truck’s bed.
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The Roaring Fork Booster Club is accepting sponsors for the Ram Classic golf tournament, slated for Sept. 23 at River Valley Ranch. The levels are: hole sponsorship, $250 (sign on tee or green); corporate sponsorship, $1,000 (signage and team comp); title sponsorship, $3,000 (tournament name, signage and two team comps). The entry fees are $100 per person, $400 per team. For details, on sponsorships, call Larry Williams at 970-355-4554, Marty Madsen at 970-230-9141 of Jade Bath at 970-618-4054, e-mail rfbball08@yahoo.com, or write Ram Classic, 2270 Highway 133, Carbondale, CO 81623.
KDNK broadcasts Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment programs from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays. They also broadcast Youth News at 4:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.
“American Westâ€? registration underway Registration is underway for the Carbondale Branch Library’s educational series “The American West as Living Space.â€? The series celebrates the Pulitzer Prize’s centennial, and meets for three consecutive Wednesdays starting on Sept. 15. The series’ center piece presents former Pulitzer Prize winners and ďŹ nalists in non-ďŹ ction, news literacy or journalism and poetry. The ďŹ rst 25 people who register receive free work books that include writings by well know authors. There’s no charge to participate. For details, call 963-2889.
Community requests due Sept. 16 The deadline to apply for community funding requests is Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. For details, go to carbondalegov.org.
Farmers’ market accepting vendors The evening Farmers’ Market is accepting vendors. For details, go to CarbondaleEveningFM.com.
Sewer system getting jetted The Town of Carbondale is jetting its sewer system over the next two months, according to a press release. If you have had problems in the past, please take precautions to
Calling all artists A Spiritual Center in the Third Street Center is looking for artists and crafts people for their show on Oct. 8. A Spiritual Center is speciďŹ cally looking musicians and vocalists who want to sell their CD’s. For details, e-mail aspiritualcenter.org@gmail.com. Let it be duly noted: The ďŹ rst dusting on Mt. Sopris for 2016 was reported on Friday morning, Aug. 26. Photo by John Colson minimize the effects. For more information and for questions, call 963-3140.
Equinox celebration at CCMC A Bhakti Yoga Mana Fest Celebration takes place at the Carbondale Community Methodist Church on Sept. 18-22, according to a press release. There will be a non-stop community reading of Sacred Yogic text along with dancing, drumming, yoga, classes and food. Sevadars are required to serve six hours. Please respond ASAP to 618-3275 or info@bhaktiyogamanafest.org.
RF Youth Orchestra tuning up The Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra is accepting musicians 6-18 years old for the 2016-2017 school year. The orchestra is for students who play violin, viola, cello or bass, and is for advanced beginners to experienced high schoolers. For details, go to rfyo.org. Some private lesson scholarships are available. For details, call 306-1235.
New CMC tuition program Colorado Mountain College is offering a 50 percent tuition discount to in-district students who have stopped attending any college or university, according to a press release. The program is offered at all of the college’s 11 learning locations, for the ďŹ rst 50 applicants at each location, who do not have a two-year degree and have not attended college for one year or more. With the discount, “Finish What You Startedâ€? students will pay as little as $31 per credit. For details, go to coloradomtn.edu/ďŹ nish or call 800-621-8559. CMC is located in Aspen, Breckenridge, Buena Vista, Carbondale, Dillon, Edwards, Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs –Spring Valley, Leadville, Rie and Steamboat Springs, and offers classes in Parachute and Salida.
They say it’s your birthday Folks celebrating their birthday this week include: Veronica Smith (Sept. 1); Lori Haroutunian (Sept. 2); Kathy Webb, Pat Pier and Kim Kelly (Sept. 3); Terry Kirk (Sept. 4); Don Ensign, Heather Craven and Janelle Johnson (Sept. 5); Nancy Taylor, Linda Bishop, Jesse Payne, Lora Meraz, Wallace DeBeque and Randy Lowenthal (Sept. 6); and Richard Hart and Mario Tarin (Sept. 7).
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Tonozzi, Carbondale Arts, demystifies the arts Sopris Sun Staff Report Carbondale Arts presents sculptor Greg Tonozzi in its “Demystifying the Arts Series: The Mystery of Marble” at the Limelight Hotel in Aspen, starting at 7:30 p.m. The talk is part of Limelight Dialogue’s “Demystifying the Arts” series. Beyond gaining an appreciation for an art form and for a material, audience members may have a chance to chip a piece of marble off a block to take home as a souvenir. Marble Distiller’s Connie Baker will also be on hand for a tasting of Marble Distillery beverages. Admission is $10 per person and includes snacks and one glass of beer or wine.
Vantage Points Carbondale Arts opens the show “Vantage Points” featuring paintings by Patricia Ringer and sculpture by Laura G. Thorne at 6 p.m. on Sept. 9. Ringer, a former master porcelain artist and master teacher-turned-large-scaleabstract-painter joins forces with Thorne, a large scale multi-media sculptor, and together they will create a dynamic and evocative indoor landscape inside Carbondale Arts’ R2 Gallery, according to a press release. Vantage Points will be exhibiting in the R2 Gallery at The Launchpad through Sept. 30. In addition to the opening reception, the exhibition will be open to the public Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. More information can be found at www.carbondalearts.com.
Intro to Fashion Design On Thursdays from Sept. 22 through Oct. 27, and Nov. 3 through Dec. 15, Carbondale Arts presents “Intro to Fashion Design” for youth ages 6 and older. This is a beginning sewing and fashion class, which will teach hand-sewing techniques, no-sew techniques and basic fashion design. Each participant will design their own fashion
show creation to feature in Cirque D’ Sopris on Jan. 21 and 22. Registration is $150 for Carbondale Arts members and $175 for non-members. Pre-register by Sept. 19 at carbondalearts.com.
Fashion Forward Carbondale Arts presents a class in intermediate and advanced fashion design on
Thursdays from Sept. 22 to Oct. 27, and on Nov. 3 to Dec. 15. This is for kids 8 and older who have taken Carbondale Arts’ introductory sewing class and are able to hand sew, tie knots, knots for hand sewing and have sewed on a sewing machine. The fee is $150 and the registration deadline is Sept. 19. Participants will be featured in the annual Cirque D’Sopris on Jan. 21-22.
A total of five monks from Gaden Shartse Monastery in India, three of whom are shown here, took a soak in the Penny Hot Springs south of Carbondale on Tuesday. The monks have visited Carbondale on fundraising trips for the past few years. One of the monks slipped into the Crystal River and swam across it to the other side when his internal temperature said was time to cool off. Another swam downstream, then up stream, before returning to the hot pots. Photo by Lynn Burton
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Mayor’s race from page 3 not acting in the best interests of its citizens. “I felt compelled to do this,” he said, by actions on the part of the town board that he does not agree with. For one thing, he said, he was heavily critical of the trustees’ decision last spring to ask voters for tax increases to pay for energy-efficiency programs (the proposal was known as a “carbon tax”) and to create a capital improvements fund that had never existed before. Both proposals were shot down by voters by large margins. Mainly, Cortez said, it was the “carbon tax” that most upset him, because in his view it showed an insensitivity to the needs and financial realities experienced by a large number of the town’s residents, who he said could ill afford the additional tax burden. Another move he considered a failure of leadership was after a recent meeting when a fairly large group of women showed up to demand that the trustees do something to enhance street safety in town. The women were concerned in the wake of two recent assaults against women in parts of town where the streets are not well lit. Cortez criticized Richardson for telling the women that the board could not deal with the issue at that meeting (Aug. 23) because it was not a formal agenda item. The board went on to pledge it would address the issue at future meetings, and turn it over to an advisory committee for further debate. In a recent letter to the editor of the Glenwood Springs Post Independent, entitled “Carbondale Emergency,” Cortez indicated that if he were mayor, he immediately would have announced an increase in police patrols in response to the citizens’ alarm. He told The Sopris Sun that stepped up police patrols and other measures could be paid for out of the town’s reserve funds.
Crystal River Elementary School fourth grader Fernando (right) steps onto the Big Map’s Pawnee National Grassland in southern Colorado on Tuesday, while Romeo (center) holds down his section. CRES brought in the National Geographic Society’s Big Map, and also University of Colorado-Colorado Springs professor Rebecca Theobald, for lessons in geography. After an early-session lesson, one boy plunked himself down in the middle of the map near Denver, and did the breast-stroke before Theobald quickly plucked him out of the water. Photo by Lynn Burton
Wally de Beque is turning
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Please stop in for a visit and a piece of birthday cake.
Sunday, Sept. 4, from 1-4 p.m. at the Ranch at Roaring Fork
0126 Surrey Street If you can’t come by, he would be happy to receive a card at 0126 Surrey St., Carbondale, CO 81623.
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John Acha: GarCo Commish candidate By John Colson Sopris Sun Staff Writer Garfield County voters in November will be faced with a choice between incumbent John Martin and challenger John Acha to serve the next four years as county commissioner for Dist. 2, which encompasses parts of Glenwood Springs, as well as New Castle, Silt and the central portion of the unincorporated county. The election is scheduled for Nov. 8, and is to be conducted primarily by mail. John Acha, 43, who is hoping to beat Martin and take his seat on the county board, has lived in Garfield County since 2000, when he moved here to work with the Gallegos masonry company and soon opened up his own company, Action Estimating. That firm, he said, contracts with small construction companies to evaluate and pursue contracts for construction projects in competition with larger firms, essentially an extension of work he did for the U.S. military during an eight-year career with the U.S. Air Force. Striking up a colorful analogy to describe his hope to reorient the priorities of government in the county, Acha likened the current county administration to a suckling farm animal that has for too long been using the same teat, and maintaining that the old teat is drying up. “We have got to find different commis-
sioners, and different teats,” Acha declared during a recent interview with The Sopris Sun. Married with an adopted son, Acha comes from Gooding, Idaho, which he described as “a small town much like Rifle — very blue collar, very working class.” He refers to himself on Twitter (@acha2016) as “a political outsider” running against an entrenched incumbent. Acha graduated from Gooding High School in 1992 and went into the Air Force. Trained to be a contract officer, in charge of writing up and administering defense contracts for the Air Force, he worked in such far-off locales as Japan and Europe over the course of eight years. Among his tasks, he said, was providing logistical support for military operations in such arenas as the Balkans during the Croation/Serbian conflicts and in Iraq during the Desert Fox operation after Iraqi dictator Sadam Hussein kicked U.N. Inspectors out of Iraq and U.S. forces amassed at the Iraqi border. He also earned a college degree while in the Air Force. By 1999, he was back in Ketchum, Idaho, where he took a job with the Gallegos masonry company for a year, ultimately transferring to Garfield County. But in 2001, after he got laid off by GalACHA page 12
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John Martin: GarCo Commish candidate By John Colson Sopris Sun Staff Writer Garfield County Commissioner John Martin, with 20 years on the job and a seemingly deep well of support from a large portion of county residents, said he still is not taking lightly his current race for re-election. “I always give it a 50-50 shot, just like any election,” he said of being challenged by Democrat John Acha of New Castle for the Dist. 2 seat on the board of county commissioners. “You never take any chances.” Martin and Acha will be facing off in a largely mail-in ballot contest that concludes on general election day, Nov. 8. As he has for some time, Martin is running on his record as an incumbent who was first elected in 1996 after some 25 years as a policeman in Glenwood Springs. But he said he is not resting on his laurels, which mainly involve his stewardship over a county that has for most of his time in office been the lucky home to an oil and gas drilling boom that has enriched the county coffers and provide an ever-changing number of high-paying jobs directly with the energy industry and any number of second-tier jobs with various support industries. Over those same years, Martin told The Sopris Sun in a recent telephone interview, he and his fellow commissioners have instituted “a whole new budgeting process” to replace what he said was once, back in the 1990s, a contractual arrangement that counted on a
private accountant to do the county’s books. With a focus on balancing the annual budget and keeping tight controls on asset management, he said, “We made it space age.” At the same time, he said, the board has worked to upgrade the quality of county workers to the point where he called the county's staff “the most educated, most prepared folks anywhere in county government.” The county government also has vastly increased the list of assets it holds, mainly in buildings constructed or purchased in Glenwood Springs, the county seat, and the towns at the west end of the county — Rifle and OF ASPEN EMBRACING THE Parachute, which are at the nexus of the county’s oil drilling activities. The county has quadrupled the size of the Garfield County Regional Airport near Rifle, and purchased roughly 80-90 acres of lands adjacent to the airport, which are planned to become a variety of private-sector support businesses for the airport’s central operations. Among the services, he said, are fuel sales, mechanical work on the planes, transportation, and hangar rentals, to name but a few. N O N - STO P — CHI C AG O DE N V ER LOS A NGEL ES That, he said, is “economic development, S A N F R A N CIS C O H O US TO N DA L L A S / F T WORT H giving people the services they need, preparing for the future.” He estimated that the airport generates $67 million in annual revenues that he said are “returned to the people of Garfield County” in MARTIN page 12 THE SOPRIS SUN, Carbondale’s weekly community connector • SEPTEMBER 1-7, 2016 • 9
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Community Calendar THURSDAY Sept. 1 URREA TALK • Author Luis Alberto Urrea gives a talk at the Third Street Center at 6 p.m. Urrea, a Pulitzer Prize semiďŹ nalist for “The Devil’s Highway: A True Story,â€? has written 16 books of ďŹ ction, non-ďŹ ction, and poetry. His story collection, “The Water Museum,â€? was a ďŹ nalist for the 2015 PENFalkner Award, and was named best book of the year by the Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews and others. Admission is a suggested $10 donation at the door; some free tickets for teachers, students and others are available at 963-9200. Proceeds go to English In Action. Info: EnglishInAction.org. VINTAGE NEWSPAPERS • The Carbondale Branch Library will host an exhibit/reception for the “The American West As Living Spaceâ€? Roaring Fork Valley series. Starting at 5 p.m., vintage Carbondale newspapers will be on display courtesy of the Mt. Sopris Historical Society. Refreshments will be served. Info: 963-2889. ADOPTABLE PETS • CARE brings adoptable pets to RJ Paddywacks in El Jebel every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. LIVE MUSIC • Carbondale Beer Works serves up a jazz group on its patio from 6 to 8 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month. ROTARY • The Mt. Sopris Rotary meets at Mi Casita at noon every Thursday.
FRIDAY Sept. 2 MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents
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.
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trunk show for Legrande Jewelry by Kristie MacGregor. Info: 963-5754. CLAY CENTER • The Carbondale Clay Center hosts an opening night reception for the show “Raku, Come Back!â€? featuring new work by Lori Dresser, Frank McGuirk and Jay Phillips. The reception goes from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, and runs through Sept. 27. LIVE MUSIC • Steve’s Guitars in the old part of the Dinkel Building presents live music every Friday night. Info: 963-3340.
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CATHERINE TALLMADGE • As part of the First Friday, the Main Street Gallery & the Framer present “Wild Paper, Botanical Specimens of the Rocky Mountainsâ€? by Catherine Tallmadge. Opening night goes from 5 to 8 p.m.; the show runs through September. DEFIANT PACK • As part of First Friday, DeďŹ ant Pack opens its new location from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at 2557 Dolores Way. Located next to the Rio Grande Trail, DeďŹ ant Pack sells locally-made custom bike-packing and bike touring bags. Info: 970-3152605 and info@deďŹ antpack.com. SUSAN’S FLOWERS • As part of First Friday, Susan’s Flowers (453 Main St.) holds a
DOGGIE SPLASH DAY • The Aspen Recreation Center hosts is annual Doggie Splash Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is $10 per dog, and $5 per additional dog. Dogs must get along well with others and be current on their shots. Proceeds beneďŹ t Lucky Day Animal Rescue. GUIDED HIKE • Wilderness Workshop continues its free “Hikes with a Purposeâ€? series with a hike to Red Table Mountain east of Basalt. The hike sets out at 7 a.m. and there’s no charge. Info: wildernessworkshop.org/hikes.
SUNDAY Sept. 4 HAPPY BIRTHDAY • Wally de Beque celebrates his 95th birthday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 0126 Surrey St. (at the Ranch at Roaring Fork). Stop by for a visit and
piece of birthday cake.
MONDAY Sept. 5 PLANT-BASED FOODS • Greg Feinsinger, M.D., gives power-point presentations on whole-based foods at the Third Street Center starting at 7 p.m. on the ďŹ rst Monday of the month.
TUESDAY Sept. 6 SPELLBINDERS • Workshops for volunteer storytellers take place from 9 a.m. to noon in Aspen. The dates are: Sept. 6, 8, 13 and 22. Info: spellbinders.org and sherecoleman@yahoo.com.
WEDNESDAY Sept. 7 KDNK BOARD • The KDNK Board of Directors meets at the ofďŹ ces of Land+Shelter (215 N. 12th St., Unit C) at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public; the agenda is posted at the station and at kdnk.org. Info: 963-0139. “THRILLER RETURNSâ€? • Learn to dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thrillerâ€? at the Carbondale Branch Library stating at 6 p.m. This is an informational meeting, led by Alexandra Jerkunica from Coredination. She’ll provide details for the world-wide, synchronized dance of “Thrillerâ€? on Oct. 29. Info: 963-2889. FARMERS’ MARKETS • The Carbondale Farmers’ Market at Fourth Street Plaza goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sept. 28. Look for fresh veggies, bread, eggs, coffee, CALENDAR page 11
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Community Calendar lunch, live music and local art all summer. This week’s music is provided by Don Howanick, followed by M. Kelly Blue, Josh Rogan, TBA, and Let The Roar. Info: carbondalefarmersmarket.com. The Evening Farmers’ Market, which features a mostly different lineup of vendors, takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. at Fourth Street Plaza. RAILROAD MUSEUM • Bob Cutter talks about the telegraph and its role in railroad operations at the Glenwood Railroad Museum, starting at 7 p.m. Samuel Morse invented the telegraph and his Morse Code, according to a press release. President Abraham Lincoln made widespread use of the telegraph to communicate with his generals during the American Civil War. Telegraph then became critical and indispensable to the safe and timely operation of U.S. railroads. Cutter is a ham radio operator who continues to use Morse Code. He is also a life long rail fan and says that Morse Code and telegraph operations bridge both interests. As a teenager he worked briefly as a railroad messenger or “caller” for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad in Grand Junction, delivering call orders to off duty train crews. The Glenwood Railroad Museum is located in the Glenwood Railroad Depot across the street from the Hotel Denver on Seventh Street. MARBLE TALK • Carbondale Arts presents “The Mystery of Marble” with sculptor Greg Tonozzi at the Limelight Hotel in Aspen. It starts at 7:30 p.m. Info: carbondalearts.com.
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LINDA LOESCHEN • The Redstone Art Gallery brings in Linda Loeschen for three days of art classes. Sign up for one, two or all three days. Info: 963-3790.
SATURDAY Sept. 10 K9 FASHION SHOW • CARE’s annual Dressed to the K9s pet fashion show and fundraiser takes place at the Orchard at 5:30 p.m. Highlights include dinner and a special performance by the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue. Tickets are $85 at coloradoanimalrescue.org. Sponsors include: Roaring Fork Land Rover, Fusion Catering, Alpine Bank, Glenwood Insurance, Coldwell Banker Mason Morse, Marble Distilling, Glenwood Springs Audi, the Glenwood Brewpub, Susan’s Flowers, Gotcha Covered, Glenwood Springs Subaru, Roaring Fork Liquors, DW&C CPAs, Valley View Hospital, Gould Construction, CB Paws, Premier Party Rental, High Tone Auto Body, Bank of Colorado, Gran Farnum Printing and Auto Glass Specialists.
TUES.-SUN. Sept. 13-18 SHEEPDOG FINALS • The 2016 National Sheepdog Finals take place at Strang Ranch (393 County Road 102, across from the Missouri Heights schoolhouse. Spectator dogs are not allowed. Info: sheepdogfinals.com.
SATURDAY Sept. 17 ART GALA • The Art Base of Basalt will host its 20th annual gala benefit, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Off Base Ball will honor the volunteer/support group Wyly Coyotes. Features will include
dinner, drinks, live music, and a silent auction. For info: theartbase.org, or 927-4123. Sponsorship opportunities: genna@theartbase.org.
WEDNESDAY Sept. 21 CHAMBER EXPO • The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce presents body language/persuasion expert Traci Brown as part of its annual Expo at the Orchard. Attendees will learn to: read body language, get people to like you using only body language, see the message hidden in a handshake, easily get others to buy into your ideas, detect truths and uncover lies. The Carbondale Business Conference & Expo will also showcase more than 20 businesses. The evening will close out with a cocktails and local tastings reception, live music and the famous Wall of Wine & Chocolates. Tickets are $85. Info: 963-1890.
THURSDAY Sept. 22 PUBLIC LANDS FORUM • Colorado Wild Public Lands hosts a statewide candidates forum titled “The Future of Our Public Lands” at the Third Street Center, starting at 6:30 p.m. Others involved with the forum include: Roaring Fork Conservancy, Wilderness Workshop, CVEPA, Conservation Colorado, Ute Mountaineer, and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. Confirmed candidates include: Gail Schwartz, (candidate for U.S. House of Representatives); Rep. Bob Rankin (running unopposed for another term in Colorado House Dist. 57); Emily Tracy, Diane Mitsch Bush and Millie Hamner (candidates for the State Legislature); John Martin (Garfield County commissioner candidate); and Scott
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FIRE DISTRICT • The Carbondale Fire District holds master plan meetings at the Meadowood Drive fire station the fourth Wednesday of the month, starting at 10:30 a.m. CARBONDALE TRUSTEES • The Carbondale Board of Trustees holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at town hall starting at 6 p.m.; the trustees usually hold work session at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday. Info: 963-2733 or carbondalegov.org. SILENT MEDITATION • Free silent meditation sessions are held at the Launchpad from 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The public is invited. MEET THE MAYOR • Carbondale Mayor Dan Richardson holds his weekly “Office Hours” session at the Village Smithy from 7 to 8 a.m. on Tuesdays. Drop by and say hi. AB & ABA • The Art Base in Basalt continues photographer Jeremy Swanson’s show “Mountain Portraits.” At the Art Base Annex, it’s Teresa Booth Brown with “Anomalies.” Info: theartbase.org and 927-4123.
6. Dimitry Domani Durango, CO Anastasia Bronze 63” x 22” x 15” $11,000
11. Daniel Romano Colorado Springs, CO Sentinel Formed steel 14’ x 4’ x 3’ $32,000
2. Paul Bloch Santa Fe, NM Trilogy 80” x 36” x 25” Marble $80,000
7. Matthew Duffy Washington D.C. Open Heart Laser-cut stainless steel, low-VOC enamel, cycling LEDs 5’ x 5’ x 2.5 $18,000
12. Joe Forrest Sackett Albuquerque, NM Milonga Painted steel 82” x 25” 12” $4,000
8. Steven Durow Fruitland, MN My Other Half Steel, glass 132” x 84”x 30” $60,000
13. Ted Schaal Loveland, CO Ovilepod Bronze and stainless 43” x 40” x 20” $24,000
9. Francis Fox Boise, ID Horse Bronze 36” x 14” x 10” $12,000
14. John Simms Jackson, WY Octahedron Powder coated welded aluminum, radial tapered bearings, steel post $30,000
3. Jamie Burnes Santa Fe, NM Rings Corten steel and logs 112” x 112” x 48” $19,800
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GUIDED HIKE • Wilderness Workshop continues its “Hikes with a Purpose” series with a hike to Perham Creek on the Thompson Divide. The hike sets out at 8 a.m. and there’s no fee. Info: wildernessworkshop.org/hikes.
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Acha om page 9 legos, he started Action Estimating, which remains in business today. For two years, in 2008-10, he said, he worked for the White River National Forest ofďŹ ces in Boulder, Colorado, where he was hired to clear up what he called “major problems in the contracting ofďŹ ce.â€? After digging into those “problems,â€? Acha concluded that the WRNF was violating federal laws and rules in its contracting procedures, and he blew the whistle to the U.S. Inspector General’s ofďŹ ce, which got him ďŹ red. He currently is locked in a legal battle over his termination. He is now back at his home in New Castle, and, with his wife, Jennifer, spends much of his spare time caring for his adopted son, Mason, who suffers from profound and very expensive health problems. “Obamacare saved me,â€? he said of the high costs of care for Mason. Acha is a troop leader for Cub Scouts in the New Castle area. His wife, Jennifer, is in charge of a program known as “Bountiful Baskets,â€? which brings baskets of fresh fruits and vegetables to the homes of needy residents. A big portion of his campaign is devoted to economic development, which he believes has not been a priority for Martin thanks to the property-tax bounty of the oil and gas industry, which has fattened the county’s tax revenues. “I mean, John Martin’s been in there for 20 years, and, I think wholeheartedly, his ďŹ rst eight years were great,â€? Acha said.
But with the energy industry in a boom cycle and the county poised to get rich as a result, he said, the county has failed to look for ways to diversify the local economy. “It’s easy to be a superhero when you don’t have any problems,â€? he remarked, and then asked what the county will do when oil and gas revenues dry up. “Where have they brought in new businesses?â€? he asked. “Better yet, where have they gone out and found new businesses?â€? Continuing, he said, “When the crash happened, they should have been putting in these programsâ€? to bring in other kinds of businesses and jobs, such as putting together “pro-formaâ€? documents showing the county’s economic potential and actively seeking companies that could move here. For example, he said, the Love’s chain of truck stops once expressed interest, about 15 years ago, in building a facility in western GarďŹ eld County, but it never happened. “Well, now they’ve got the West Parachute interchange (build a few years ago with county support and ďŹ nancial assistance) so, boom, let’s put this together,â€? Acha said. Resorting to colorful, if somewhat surprising terminology, Acha concluded that the commissioners have been “sucking for too long on the wrong teats,â€? a reference to farm animals feeding. “We need (different) teats and asses,â€? he said, continuing the colorful reference. “We need to get rid of the asses we have, and ďŹ nd different teats to suck on. That’s exactly what this county needs.â€?
Martin om page 9 the form of county services. Plus, he said, “We’re talking 40-50 people who work out there. Martin also talked of the county’s awareness that the revenues from the oil and gas industry have dwindled sharply in recent years, and the slimming of the industry’s economic footprint likely will mean a $17 million shortfall in county income in the coming years. He said the commissioners have been working on ways to set priorities, trim staff and take other actions aimed at keeping the county from racking up debt in order to maintain services. “We’re not into debt,â€? he said. “And we have no unfunded liabilities,â€? such as ballooning or under-ďŹ nanced pension obligations for retired employees that have crippled some local and state governments around the U.S. The county has up to $126 million invested, he said, which generates between $700,000 and $1 million in annual interest. “We invest in 100 percent safe stuff, which is low interest,â€? he explained, adding that the investments are managed by a three-person board on which serve the county treasurer, the county manager and one citizen. “It’s all of those kinds of things we do to take care of business,â€? he said enthusiastically. In reaction to his opponent’s charges that the county is not managing its ďŹ nances well, or concentrating enough on non-energy-industry economic development to stave off hard times when the energy industry inevitably experiences periodic downturns, he said, “Then he
should read the trends and our budget workbook and our ďŹ nancial handout.â€? In there, he said, anyone can read about the past decade of management by the county commissioners. Concerning Acha’s accusation that the county is not doing enough to attract new industries and businesses, Martin asked, “Is it government’s job to make investments into private industry ‌ to give people jobs? No, it’s not.â€? Rather, he said, it’s government’s role to set things up so private-sector companies can thrive. For example, he said, the county was deeply involved in the creation of the West Parachute Interchange on I-70, which has been annexed into the town. Martin said, and Parachute Town Manager Stuart McArthur concurred, that the town currently is working to plan for private-sector development around the interchange, which could include a large-scale truck stop, or perhaps a water park for recreation, or other amenities. Martin said he is counting on voters to again recognize his experience, expertise and knowledge as something that is needed, but he adds that if he is voted out of ofďŹ ce he can always retire to his farm in the Cedaredge area in Delta County, where he already works several days of every week. “It’s not my life, being a county commissioner,â€? he commented. “We’ll see what the citizens say.â€? More information on Martin’s life is available in a proďŹ le on the county website, www.garďŹ eld-county.com.
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TOWN OF CARBONDALE Business Revolving Loan Fund ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Loans available for new or expanding businesses located within Carbondale town limits For more information: Go to www.carbondalegov.org and click on “Town Revolving Loan Fundâ€? to find the complete application. Questions? Email Randi Lowenthal at randi.lowenthal@gmail.com or call 970.989.8987 12 • THE SOPRIS SUN • www.SoprisSun.com • SEPTEMBER 1-7, 2016
Carbondale Pickleball Tournament When: Sat & Sun September 10 & 11 9 am- 5 pm Who: Three divisions (3.0 & below) (3.5) ( 4.0 & above) What: $35 entry fee per player + $5 second division Where: Darien Pickleball Courts (Meadowood Drive) Sat-Men’s & Women’s Doubles Sun- Mixed Doubles How: Register online at www.carbondalerec.com or call 970-510-1290 Registration Deadline Friday, September 9th by 12 noon
A brief history Sopris Sun Staff Report
The Marble school was built in 1910, a few years after the town was founded. Based on one industry – mining marble in nearby quarries – Marble at one time boasted a population of “4,000 hardy souls,” according to marblehistory.org. The school (shown here) served as many as 200 students in the 1920s and 1930s, and graduated as many as 25 students from 12th grade. By the late 1940s, the school’s enrollment slipped to a handful of students. The Gunnison County Watershed School District closed the school in 1948. Photo by Lynn Burton
The Marble Historical Society website (MarbleHistory.org) includes a history of the society itself, written by Oscar D. McCollum several years ago. Here is a condensed version of McCullum’s article. The society’s roots date to 1975, when the mayor of Marble, Lloyd Blue, appointed a historical committee to work with the State Bicentennial Committee to prepare for the celebrations of 1976. By the summer of 1977 a group living in Marble decided a regular Marble Historical Society should be organized to collect, preserve and disseminate information on the history of the area. In early August of that year, McCollum called a meeting to organize such a society. About 60 attended and it was decided to proceed with the organization. On Aug. 19, another meeting adopted a constitution and bylaws and elected officers. They were: McCollum, president; Fred Smith, vice-president; Jeanette Lyon, secretary; Lois Ann McCollum, treasurer; and along with other directors: Marjorie Orlosky, Blue Stroud and Martha Beamis. At this meeting Dr. Duane Vandenbusche, professor of history at Western State College, spoke to the group about Marble’s history and offered suggestions for the society’s consideration. The president consulted with the Colorado Historical Society on organization matters, historical preservation, historic sites and grants. Bill Jochems, an attorney in Redstone, aided in the incorporation. A quarterly newsletter, “Marble Chips,” began publication in August, with McCollum as editor. Plans were made to open a museum the next summer. By the end of 1977 the society had 198 charter members. The Marble Historical Museum opened on July 1, 1978 in the old high school building, with the approval of the Town of Marble Board of Trustees, which was leasing the building from the Gunnison School District. Marjorie Orlosky and other persons donated artifacts, documents and photographs to the museum. In 1980
there were 2,387 visitors to the museum. Marjorie Orlosky donated 60 historic newspapers published in Marble and Crystal City, which became the nucleus of an extensive file. Later, Bill Deem donated 100 more newspapers he found in his house on Park Street. All these were later microfilmed by the Colorado and Kansas Historical Societies. Duane Vandenbusche and Rex Myers, authors of the book, “Marble, Colorado: City of Stone,” donated their royalties on the book to the society, and this has amounted to about $400 each year since. As former Marble residents visited the museum they often brought artifacts for the collections. Jack Clemenson allowed Oscar McCollum to make photo prints of his extensive collection of 300 negatives made by Marble photographer Henry Johnson. In the 1980s, the Gunnison County School Board donated the school building and four lots to the MHS. Extensive repairs followed. In November, 1988 the McCollums moved to Glenwood Springs and two years later found it necessary to resign as president of the society and editor of Marble Chips. Wayne Brown agreed to take over care of the society and publish the newsletter. He continued to publish it regularly and record current events in Marble. In 1998, Brown passed control of MHS activities to Joe Manz and a new board. The society also worked closely with the town to preserve the old Marble City State Bank building and spearheaded efforts to raise funds for its renovation. Today, membership in the Marble Historical Society is declining, according to the most recent Marble Chips newsletter, edited by Kimberley Perrin. Membership levels are: Individual, $25; Family, $35; Chip, $50-$99; Block, $100-$149; Booster, $150-$199; Quarryman, $200-$499; and Corporate, $60 and up. The Marble Historical Society’s physical and mailing address is 412 W. Main St., Marble, CO 81623. The board of directors is: Kimberly Perrin (president), Tom Williams, Chuck Moore, Gary Bascom, Dasa Bausova, Oscar McCollum, Tony Petrocco and Vince Savage.
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Trekking poles: Opposite ends of a debate By Justin Patrick Sopris Sun Contributor Trekking poles (hiking poles) are increasingly popular on backcountry trails. They are typically priced between $100$200, but with many features a good old-fashioned wooden stick just can’t offer: poles are lightweight, adjustable, shock absorbing, with comfortable grips and a metal tip. I have wavered starkly over the years about whether to include poles among my gear arsenal. Sometimes I love ’em, sometimes I think they’re an unnecessary, cumbersome burden. I have friends who swear by them, and others who don’t use them. I ďŹ gured the best way to hash it out was to draft a list of the pros and cons, and then let readers make an informed decision.
Pros Reduced strain on knees during descent. This is by far the greatest advantage of poles, and it is a huge one. As many hikers will conďŹ rm, it is usually not the uphill sections that take the worst toll; it is the downhill — after you are exhausted and spent — when your knees take a beating as you pound down a rocky trail. Sticking your poles into the ground for stabilization as you descend can be an enormous relief. Arm and shoulder muscles support the leg muscles. The technique also stresses caution and deliberate movement, which can prevent injury. Improved balance. Poles are a godsend when crossing a stream, especially when you have to rely on slippery rocks or logs to make the crossing. Using your poles to prevent teetering is a great way to stay dry. The same goes for crossing a scree ďŹ eld — poles can make the task much more manageable. Establishing a walking rhythm. Hiking is a Zen-like activity. You get into your groove so that the physical motion becomes automated and you can focus your mental energies on thinking happy thoughts or taking in the beauty of the outdoors. The “click-clackâ€? of poles at regular intervals
is much like a metronome that helps you keep the beat. The “hands above the heartâ€? position created by using poles improves circulation and reduces heart rate. This leads to relaxed, regular breathing and better stamina. Supporting your legs during tough climbs. Using your poles during a tough climb, especially in steep alpine zones, can supplement lower body strength. Beating back brush. It doesn’t happen too often, especially if you stick to established trails, but every now and then you might ďŹ nd yourself walking through a ďŹ eld of tall ferns, or dense undergrowth. A pole can be a useful tool to gently forge a path. Creating shelter. In a pinch, you could use a pole to pitch a makeshift shelter.
Cons Increase total energy output. Arms are not designed to prop up the body or distribute weight, so using poles for an extended period will tax your cardiovascular system. It might be helpful to determine how long you intend to use your poles. If you are going to be on the trail all day, you may want to focus on conserving energy and ditching the poles. Poles tie up your hands. I often hike with a camera slung over my chest, with sunscreen, sunglasses wipe, GPS unit, and snacks in my pocket. This system allows easy access to these important items and I can snap pictures with ease. Poles make these activities clumsy and time consuming. Also, sometimes it is necessary to use your hands when climbing steep trails, usually as you near a summit. Poles become a major annoyance in this scenario. Expense. Hey, in a perfect world you could have all the gear you want at a snap of the ďŹ ngers. But with a $100-$200 price tag, poles aren’t exactly a negligible expense. There are plenty of other accessories that demand a higher priority on your shopping list.
Some hikers swear at them, while others swear by them. We’re talking about trekking poles, which are becoming more and more popular in the backcountry. They range in price from $100 to $200. Photo by Justin Patrick
Conclusion After considering the pros and cons, I conclude that poles are a worthy addition, if used correctly. The key is having a good system for rapidly deploying poles when they are needed, and quickly packing them away when they are not. If you remain cognizant of the type of terrain you are navigating and continually evaluate whether poles are helping or hurting your plight, then you will reap all their beneďŹ ts while eliminating the drawbacks.
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Assault om page 1 “I was thinking, you know, that it wouldn’t be that big of a deal” to do the walk on her own, she recalled. “It was a Friday night, people were out.” She was walking north from 7-Eleven, with earphones in, but before she got far, in fact right at the northern end of the Sopris Shopping Center, she was approached by a man she did not know. “This guy asked me if I wanted to go with him somewhere, and I said, ‘No,’ because, like, obviously, I’m not going with (him) anywhere.” She resumed walking, looking back once and not seeing the man, and continued on her way. She said she looked back over her shoulder more than once during the walk, and did not see anyone following her, adding that she was feeling a little anxious at that point, but “I wasn’t so nervous that I had 9-1-1 ready to dial or anything like that.” But as she neared Cowen Drive, she said, the assault began without warning. “He just came up from behind and grabbed me and sort of tackled me down,” she said. The man grabbed her phone out of her hand, but made no move to snatch the purse that was hanging loosely from her shoulder, she said. “He tried to keep me down, but meanwhile I could see cars going by — but they couldn’t see me,” she continued. That part of the bike trail is dark, she said, and while there were no obscuring bushes blocking them from the view from the road,
it was dark enough that she felt she was nearly invisible. As she struggled, she said, the man punched her a couple of times, splitting her lip (it required stitches) and blackening her left eye. But she punched back, a couple of times. “I think he thought I was younger, and that I would maybe be a little bit more, I don’t know, submissive,” she said, adding that she did not detect the smell of alcohol during the attack, and that the man did try to put his hands down her pants once. But, she continued, when she began “aggressively fighting back, he basically gave up and took off.” She said the man did say some things during the attack. “He said he had a knife, but he didn’t have it in his hand. I assumed he would try to stab me, but I think he didn’t have a knife. He was trying to scare me.” When he ran off, she discovered later, he dropped her phone, which she and her boyfriend found the next day. “I know that he was Hispanic,” she recalled, “because his accent was pretty thick and noticeable, so I attempted to speak to him in Spanish. I don’t know a whole lot, but I was, like, maybe he’ll let me go. That didn’t really seem to help.” She described her assailant as about fivefeet, five-inches tall, wearing a dark pullover, “like a hoodie type thing, and shorts, and he was wearing, like, slip-on sandals, like flipflops but kind of like slippers, without the toe.” And her description, she said, has led to some of her friends saying they think they have seen him around town, and would rec-
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ognize him again. But police have found no clues to who the man is or where he is from. Police Chief Gene Schilling told The Sopris Sun that his department has sent DNA samples from “a couple of people of interest” to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation for analysis and possible identification. But he said that as of Monday, the police had no suspects in mind.
Sexual assaults rare? Although Crampton and others have said they believe sexual assaults of this type are uncomfortably common in Carbondale, Schilling said his office knows of only two sexual assaults on women, by strangers, in the past couple of years. An assault on a much younger girl, on June 28 in the area of Gianinetti Park, was not sexual in nature, Schilling said emphatically. He denied rumors that the girl was found, after the attack, with her pants pulled down. He also said that, despite feelings to the contrary among some in town, police do not believe the two assaults were the work of the same man. Police were unable to pull any helpful images from video cameras in the vicinity of either attack, he said. Schilling said sexual assaults by strangers are rare in town. “I’ve heard that these happen and people don’t come in to report them,” he explained, saying there have been eight sexual assaults in the past two years where the assailant was known to the victim. One case involved a young boy who reported several sexual assaults, and only the two referred to above that qualify as sexual assaults
by strangers. “So, to me, two in that time period … I don’t think two is way out there” in terms of frequency, he said. Schilling said police will be stepping up their patrols in “outlying areas,” on bicycle, foot and in squad cars, particularly in “the dark areas.” In addition, Schilling said the Carbondale Recreation and Community Center will be offering self-defense classes for the general public, including women, starting this fall, with police department involvement. According to the department’s website (carbondalerec.com), the classes will be free “thanks to Sahn Tae Kwon Do,” and will begin on Sept. 24 at the Recreation Center next to town hall.
Civic response Crampton and others have been critical of the town’s overall response to their demands for heightened public safety efforts, starting with increased police patrols around the community, which Crampton said she has yet to notice. “The first thing that ought to happen is more police surveillance, more police presence around Carbondale,” she said. “People that have bad intentions, if they see a cop, they’re less likely to go through with it.” She also showed up at a meeting of the town board of trustees recently, publicly acknowledging that she had been assaulted. “The goal is to try to raise awareness with them (police and the trustees) that there is an issue around this and they need to try to do something about this.” ASSAULT page 19
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The John Nieslanik family ranch, located south of Carbondale up White Hill, was the scenic canvas on which AVLT’s 13th annual Save the Land Dance was held last Saturday evening. The event “honors and celebrates the families who have forever protected their properties as open lands for agriculture, wildlife habitat, scenic enjoyment and recreation.” During the evening, the breathtaking landscape was re-created live by artist Mary Noone on her own canvas as party goers enjoyed food, drink, a silent and live auction and entertainment by Halden Wofford and the Hi Beams. In addition to all that action, a sheep-herding demonstration took place giving guests a taste of what they will see during the National Sheepdog Finals, to be held at Strang Ranch (who partners along with AVLT to stage the event) on Sept. 13-18. To sponsor a dog or get tickets, call 9632319 or e-mail carbondalefinals@gmail.com.
Assault om page 17 She noted that Trustee Katrina Byars had brought the matter up to the board in the past but “it was quickly dismissed and not even added to the agenda” of the Aug. 24 meeting, where she and others voiced their concerns to the board. “I think that now, once they saw everyone there, it made them realize that we’re not going to take this lying down, and that something needs to happen.”
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not detract from the night sky because they are pointed downward and illuminate essentially just the nearby ground. As for Crampton’s state of mind, she says she is steadier now than right after the attack, but that she still is anxious and always aware of the potential for another attack. She does not go out much at night, and when she does and is suddenly confronted by a darkly-dressed male in an area with little light, she finds herself getting scared. Even without a man in the vicinity, she is more aware of the darkness and of possible hiding places along trails and sidewalks.
streets, she said, the town needs to figure out a way to light up the darker spaces along streets and in parks. She maintained there are ways to do it “that are not interfering with people seeing the night sky, because that clearly is more of an issue for a lot of the community than safety,” which she believed was the trustees’ attitude when Byars first brought it up. “It’s like, I can understand that, but it’s not that hard to get a little bit out of town and find somewhere … like, all around us, it gets dark. There’s plenty of places where you can go and enjoy the night sky.” And some kinds of lights, she said, would
Letters continued om page 2 all the Trustees, not just one. We acknowledge that we don’t have all the answers, but we have worked hard to serve Carbondale in a manner that reflected the wonderful attributes of our community. We will not keep quiet when those values are threatened or when candidates choose to make personal attacks. Carbondale deserves better. Allyn Harvey Pam Zentmyer Carbondale Stacey Bernot Redstone
Good on you! Dear Editor: Folks, while gassing up at the Co-op on Saturday the 27th, I was distracted by a bow hunter who had some questions about the Avalanche Creek area. I was in my Forest Conservancy uniform and gave him some needed info, and proceeded to leave my wallet on top of the pump and headed upvalley for a hike. Before I got to Catherine Store I received a call from the gal at the pay station at the Co-op that she had my wallet (a sharp lass who found my cell number in the wallet and quickly called me). When I returned to pick it up I asked who had returned it. She didn’t know his name, but said it was a young His-
“Now, I’m like, wow, somebody would easily have been hiding along there, any number of places,” she said, adding that she likely will enroll in a self-defense class as soon as it is offered to put her mind more at ease. She cited statements by former trustee Ed Cortez, who is campaigning to become Carbondale’s next mayor and who sharply criticized the board of trustees on Aug. 24 for not doing enough to enhance street safety. “Like Ed Cortez said, the town is supposed to provide roads, water and sewer, and safety,” she declared.
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panic man. The wallet was totally intact with cash, cards, etc., saving me a lot of grief. It is great to know we have another honest soul out there in Carbondale. If you ever run across me (I wear a name tag on my uniform) again, I’d like to shake your hand and buy you a beer. Good on you! Doc Wells Carbondale
Polo notes Dear Editor: On Aug. 14, I did a change of pace and finally walked back into the polo-crowd world from which I’ve been absent since the December 2002 Snow Polo Championship held in Aspen where the living legendary American polo player Tom Goodspeed showed up and played. I first met 10-goal polo player Tom Goodspeed in 1989 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center where he was playing professional arena polo. Many Hollywood movie and television stars watched him there, too, like Zsa Zsa Gabor, Stephanie Powers, Sylvester Stallone, Erin Gray, Ken Howard, Jean Simmons, Alyssa Milano, Blair Underwood, William Shatner and Daniel Haggerty (“Grizzly Adams”). Even Hollywood producer and talent manager
Jay Bernstein lit the place up. So, getting back into my polo groove is something most special and precious to me. I am grateful to the Aspen Valley Polo Club for recharging the fire in my promise to re-establish polo in our country as a significantly participated in and watch sport, that used to draw consistent crowds of 10,000 people. My solemn promise was made to the old timers in the Will Rogers Polo Club. They included Will Rogers Polo Club founder C.D. LeBlanc, Col. Yusef and Vangie Sheikh, and Don Howden. They are not forgotten, for their spirits live on and burn bright. Did you know back in the day, a Hearst was a member of the Will Rogers Polo Club? I encourage former polo crowd folks and the uninitiated in polo to come and hang out at the happenings at the Aspen Valley Polo Club in the years to come. It was so nice to have polo people I could talk with about polo concerning Ginger Baker (the bad white boy drummer in the group Cream), Tom Goodspeed and polo action in San Diego, Nashville and West Palm Beach. Heck, I am thinking about giving a new free lecture about polo, the sport of kings. If I do, then I expect you to show up, OK? Emzy Veazy III Aspen and Burbank, Calif.
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