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Volume 5, Number 34 | October 3, 2013
Dylan Mace, Jack Bethel and Gilberto Azpetia press the juice from local apples and pears Monday afternoon in the alley behind Town. They and other employees of the restaurant plan to ferment the juice and make a variety of ciders. Photos by Jane Bachrach
Cider Alley
Employees from Town. spent Monday afternoon putting in the hard work needed to make a variety of ciders—mostly of the alcoholic sort. Dylan Mace, Jack Bethel, Bryce Orblom and Gilberto Azpetia spent hours working a hand press to juice six varieties of apples and two types of pears collected from around the area. By day’s end, they expected to have 30
gallons of juice mixed with yeast nutrient fermenting in sterile, air-tight buckets. Over the next several weeks, two rounds of fermentation and other brewing handiwork will yield a variety of spirits, including Dry Hopped Cider, Hot Cider, Spice Cider and Hard Cider. “This is a great way for the crew to bond and support local produce,” Orblom, the head chef at Town. said. – Allyn Harvey
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The time is now for Carbondale schools; get involved Letters The Business of War By Matthew Hamilton
dren will be facing as they come of age in the
“Bombing for peace is like f***ing for virginity.” –A bumper sticker I once sawwe The moment is upon us for profound 21st century. Let’s explore together what
change in our local educational system. think our children truly need and how we can I recently left a bit of a rambling message on my Senator’s voicemail about why What do we really want kids to be gaining provide those kinds of critical experiences in I don’t think it’s a good idea to bomb Syria (or any other country for that matter! from our schools? Of course, we want them to our local schools. Bombing, in my opinion, is not good.) I’m pretty sure I got my point across, and I’m learn how to calculate math problems, how Our district has the teachers, staff, leaderpretty sure I’m not the nuttiest Colorado constituent (not yet anyway, maybe in 10 to to write coherently, to know some history and ship and community support we need to cre15 years…) My point being: war is not a good business plan. Even though it creates understand scientific concepts, but what else? ate schools that truly inspire and captivate more war, the losses far outweigh the gains. I’m sick What about having our kids learn how to students and provide them with the tools they of fear and ignorance and greed running the show in work well with others and be good listeners? need to succeed. Now it’s time to cooperathis country. I voted for Obama because I want to see Or could our schools focus on developing kids’ tively develop a shared vision of where we a change, and by that I don’t mean change the country persistence, integrity, confidence and ambition? want to go. we’re bombing for supposedly housing weapons of How important is it that we develop kids’ abilIn my eight years living here I’ve had destruction. I mean, talk about Idiocracy* in action, ity to think “outside the box” and find inno- countless conversations about our schools. It’s it’s like smacking your kid to teach him that hitting vative solutions to problems? Or could our time to move those discussions from the hallis wrong. schools be helping kids feel unafraid of taking ways, pool decks, sidewalks and cafés to some Why can’t we send our young men and women to risks and understand the importance of learn- focused community-wide conversations. the other side of the world to train civilians on how to ing from their mistakes and even failures? operate renewable energy systems, instead of sending What skills do you think our children re- Community discussions them over to kill parents right in front of their own Over the coming weeks the school disallyBy need in order toPerry grow into happy, healthy Jeannie children? Then those communities could house and adults who are productive members of their trict is holding community discussions in maintain their own independent energy sources, and each of our local communities (see info box communities? send us .01 cent per kilowatt as well as some good juju each month. Our reputation The Roaring Fork School District is em- for dates and locations). We are asking comwould restore itself and terrorist cells would dry up the world round. Plus, we’d be barking on a project to re-define the shape of munity members to attend these gatherings that much closer to having a world education in our schools. With new leadership to share your hopes and dreams for the edflag, which personally, I would really at the top of our district — Dr. Diana Sirko ucation of our children. These meetings are like to see happen in my lifetime. and Dr. Rob Stein — we are asking commu- just the first step toward creating a new viHasn’t it been long enough, how nity members, parents, teachers and students sion for our schools. many generations will it take for Some questions to consider as you ponder to participate in the re-visioning of the educaus to learn that the business of war tion we provide for our children. In contrast to the future of our schools include the following: is dead? Literally. Death is the end • How can we inspire kids so that they’re the top-down reforms of the past, we want result, and all it creates is more hayou to be an integral part of that re-visioning. motivated and eager to learn? tred and fear and death. Apparently • How can we get kids thinking deeply and Nationwide, there’s a growing recognition our representatives are too sheltered that the traditional approach to schooling is critically about the world around them and from the real world to comprehend not sufficient for the challenges that our chil- about the things that matter most to them? this. I propose we wall off Washington DC, and let them fend for themselves until they shut up and listen. Seriously, no trucks in or out. How By Sue Gray fuel-based economy to one that is sustainable long until sell their bodies for Sopris Sunthey Correspondent and self-sufficient. fresh vegetables? Your guess is as Transition initiatives create systems where In as light of increasing Middle good mine, but whatclimate a greatwoes, premEast conflicts and Peak Oil, the question on businesses, organizations and individuals colise for a reality show… many people’s mind is: “How do we prepare laborate in localizing their economy, so as to Did you see the footage of U.S. be less reliant on imported goods the corpoourselves to live less dependently, or even inSenator Ted Cruz (R-TX) rambling dependently, of fossil fuels?” rate infrastructure and government assistance. on and on for 21 hours? What a That question has spawned a worldwide One of the key components of economic waste of oxygen; no way is he one of movement “Transition,” the sharpestcalled tools in the shed. 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• Sopris How can we welcomes leverage theyour incredible tal-limited been to reading and watching the past year. The Sun letters, no more than 400over words. Letters I havefora revisions. full list of resources that Iname am happy ents of our teachers? exceeding that length may be edited or returned Include your and to and share (e-mail at letters mhamil• How (for can publication) we take advantage of the email residence and a contact phone number.me Submit via ton@rfsd.k12.co.us). As I’ve learned more tremendous community resources available? email to letters@soprissun.com or via snail mail to P.O. Box 399, Carbondale, CO • What should be the defining character- I’ve been inspired by the possibilities that exist 81623. The deadline to submit letters to the editor is noon on Monday. istics of a successful graduate of Roaring Fork for our communities. school hasillegals. a responsibility to High School? careOur to over 11district million Nancy PeTeam fly fishing competition Answering these and other questions is esrespond to the community’s desires. It’s time losi plainly said we have to pass the health Dear Editor: for our step what’s up and provide sential developing billcommunity so we cantoread in it. the The to Basalt Lion’s clear Club goals wouldthat likewill to care direction about its hopes and dreams our guide the development of our schools over Did you not catch that tidbit offor inforwelcome the participants of the Fly Fishchildren. It’s time for the district and school the next 7-10 years. mation? The House of Representatives ing Team USA National Championships board atonew utilize thethey tremendous at In order answerathese I’d en- made bill, ask thatresources the Senate to Basalt bytohosting free questions pancake breakour disposal to deliver a great product for all courage you to review some excellent videos, sit down with them and go over it and fast in Lion’s Park from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. children. put Let’sthe nottwo let this window opporarticles and websites. perhaps together andofObama on Saturday Oct. 5. These include: • The district wide goals and graduation tunity pass us by. refused. He said what he had in front of We would like to invite all residents to requirements of the Danville, Kentucky, school him was right. come and show support for the anglers Matthew Hamilton is president of the Roardistrictare (http://gettingsmart.com/2012/12/goodWescott do you know what a narwho coming from all over the coun- ingMr. Fork School District’s school board. schools-start-with-good-goals/). cissistic, arrogance of authority leader is: try to fish the Gold Medal waters that videos Tony a person who is never wrong, they we •callTED home. While from there is a noWagner charge it’s Next steps: (www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvDjh4l-VHo) for breakfast, we will be accepting non- can’t be told they are wrong and they Visioning meetings kick offifinthey Basalt and Ken Robinson change anything even are perishable food (www.youtube.com/watch?v items as a donation for won’t on Sept. 25-26, continue in Carbon=BEsZOnyQzxQ&feature=youtu.be). wrong. This is what President Obama has Lift Up. dale Oct. 2-3 and conclude in Glen• The Center Student Work and the been referred to by millions of Smarter Thanks to thefor Basalt Chamber for the wood Springs on Oct. 9-10. The Basalt entire bevy of resources at the Expeditionary People that he is. leadership in bringing this national event schedule includes: Learning Schools Don’t be saying something that isn’t to the Roaring Forkwebsite Valley. (elschools.org/ • Sept. 25, 7-8:30 a.m.: community and busistudent-work). regarding Scott Tipton. Better get the We look forward to seeing you on Sat- true ness leaders at town hall; 5:30-8 p.m., com• The work of the High Tech High net- facts before you spout off. urday morning. munity meeting at Basalt Elementary School work (www.hightechhigh.org/). Spaulding Don Schuster (Spanish with Jane English translation, free child • The educational approach utilized at the Carbondale care/free dinner at 5:30 p.m.); 6-8 p.m., meetBasalt Lions Club Denver Schools of Science and Technology Editor’s ing organized Valley Settlement Project. note:bySection 1312 (f)(3) of the (dsstpublicschools.org/). Potato Days glory Affordable Care p.m.: Act, also known as • Sept. 26, 5:30-8 community meet• The website of the Big Picture Schools Obamacare, ing at Basalt Elementary (English specifically School bars undocuDear Editor: network (www.bigpicture.org/). with Spanish translation, child care/dinimmigrants fromfree receiving health The weather was glorious, the Po- mented • “How Children Succeed” by Paul Tough. ner); insurance. 6-8 p.m., meeting organized by Valley tato Day parade excellent. Lots of work care These are just a few of the resources I’ve for the enjoyment of those that stood by Settlement Project.
Hopefully there are redneck aliens back on their home planets right now, drinking homemade and visited with neighbors and friends. Thanks for that,initiatives the Red Hats, the SororCOHERE introduces C’dale to transition moonshine and ity and the Rotary Club for serving all of cial food operations. By serving those people that showed upastoa conduit eat our playing some kind between small-scale producers andwho retraditional fare. Tofood all the workers gional buyers, foodtohub keepsthe money in gave time andthe effort furnish servers of gravity-deficient the local economy while providing job secuwith food that is always excellent, Thanks rity food producers. for to thethecrowds that showed up and ate horseshoes. Food hubs have for beenthe popping in comtheir fill. Thanks great up rodeo out
munities all over the world, gaining momenat the arena. tumI don’t in the know last five even the all years. of youNow, by name, but USDA has one a webpage these enthis was of thechampioning better Potato Days trepreneurial food distribution that I have enjoyed for a longsystems. time. Kudos COHERE page 15 to all of you. It takes tons of people to put it just an unfortunate wrong turn on the path of humanity? Do we really want to be on the Potato Day and you all did such a a planet of 50-hour-a-week-workers who only have access to bottled water and Mongreat job, I am sure that people are still santo® food, who wear aluminum under our arms and wire under our breasts, who commenting on it. It was fun. Theonly Sopris welcomes yourasletters, limited to no capable more than words.Include your name and residence (for publication) and can be Sun legally recognized ‘married’ if we’re of 400 breeding, and who’s Jane Spaulding a contacthobby email itand phone number. Submit letters viainemail tofaster letters@soprissun.com or via snail mail to P.O. Box 399, Carcollective is to consume useless crap packaged plastic than Captain Carbondale bondale, CO 81623. The deadline to submit letters to the editor is noon on Monday. Kirk can unzip? Really?
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It’s too depressing. We’re losing basic kindness generosity like aour Band-Aid® addressand the question of how schools can Anniversary thanks in the bath— we won’t even notice until we’re out. Maybe it’s because by the time a truly engage and inspire children to reach Dear Editor: species becomes technologically advanced enough to do good universally, all the comtheir highest potential. We would like to thank all of our family passion hasthat been bred out. nice In order travel through discover new Parentsspace fromand private, public andworlds charter and friends sent us such cards,to called we to with evolve to a certainour level ofweduncaring, selfish behavior; kind of like the way schools and other community members will andhave visited us celebrating 60th we feel about insects when they splatter on the windshield. Eventually it won’t even come together to view these videos and ending anniversary. We have been so blessed these occur to us to go out of our way to help one another. Or, maybe that’s only true for gage in some thoughtful discussion regarding 60 years with such good family and friends. the Love onestoactually doing through space. Hopefully there thetime futureand of Carbondale’s schools. Ourare goal you all and thankthe youtraveling so very much. redneck aliensJoan backand on Larry their home planets right now, drinking homemade moonshine is to jumpstart a conversation among teachCheney and playing some kind of gravity-deficient horseshoes. ers, parents, students, administrators and Carbondale And if not, we could be the first to leadother by example. We’ll just send our how Con-to community members about Schools presents video gress men group and women instead of our military— Ooh, gotta go.needs I have another best meet ourI children’s and prepare call make… them for the future. DeartoEditor: Re-1 is organizing a series of community Our Children, Our Schools (OCOS) in*Idiocracy is a very funny filmevent aboutthis the ‘dumbing down’ society conversations to of find out what WE want vites you to a unique and exciting coming Monday, Sept. 23. We will be screen- from our public schools. The initial Carboning a series of thought-provoking videos that dale conversations will take place Oct. 2 (in 22 •• THE www.SoprisSun.com •• SEPTEMBER October 3, 2013 THE SOPRIS SUN • www.SoprisSun.com 19, 2013
Defending Tipton Spanish) and Oct. 3 (in English). We want to inspire you through these videos to particiDear Editor: pateI actively in these conversations. was just curious as to why Peter The transformation Glenwood Springs Westcott thought thatofthe House of RepElementary into Expeditionary resentatives School is trying to an stop Obamacare Learning School district's forever. That is demonstrates not the case.the I guess he openness and proactive stance in terms of didn’t read what has been previously said: making positive changes in our of schools. Let's Scott Tipton and the House Represendream together and create schools in Cartativesbig just requested a year’s extension. bondale that truly reflect educational Scott said there were somethe items that the ideals ourRepresentatives community. Houseofof thought could OCOS video event will take place be The fine-tuned. Monday, Sept. 23 at Carbondale Middle Mr Wescott, don’t you read contracts School. Admission Doors at 5:45 and items beforeis FREE. you take onopen a project? p.m. the programisbegins at 6 yet p.m.Obama sharp. Our and government broke, wants to fundErin theRigney health care system and Carbondale he can’t afford it, He is giving free health-
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13 questions: Marijuana in Carbondale and Colorado By Bob Ward Special to The Sopris Sun
an area where recreational marijuana products are sold, manufactured, processed or tested.
The market for recreational marijuana cultivation, manufacturing and retail sales in Colorado officially opens for business this coming January, but the licensing process actually began this week at the state level. Carbondale is among a handful of communities around the state that has adopted local marijuana licensing rules so that existing medical marijuana businesses can expand into the recreational side of the market, and new businesses can open.
7. What is the maximum amount you can buy in one day or one visit to the store? Colorado residents can buy one ounce in a single sale; non-residents are limited to one quarter-ounce per single sale. There is no limit on the amount you can buy in a single day; just the amount you can buy in a single sale.
The Sopris Sun put together a list of questions about what the legalization of recreational marijuana means for Carbondale and sent them over to Town Hall for answers. Those answers are informative and revealing about the near-term future for this new industry. 1. Will it be legal to smoke pot in Sopris Park during Mountain Fair? Will it be legal to smoke pot in a retail marijuana shop? No, Amendment 64 prohibits “consumption that is conducted openly and publicly or in a manner that endangers others.” And you may not smoke marijuana on the premises of a retail marijuana establishment, shop or otherwise. 2. What will happen with people who are caught selling pot without a license (“dealers”) or outside a licensed facility? They will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. 3. Are hours of operation governed by state or local rules, and what are they? The state governs the hours of operation, which are 8 a.m. through 12 a.m. Monday through Sunday. 4. Please explain the local and state marijuana tax questions the people of Carbondale will vote on in November. The Town’s ballot question (2C) would impose a 5 percent sales tax and a 5 percent excise tax; the sales tax would be imposed on retail sales of marijuana from stores to customers, whereas the excise tax would be imposed on the wholesale transfer from a manufacturer or cultivation facility to a retail marijuana facility. These sales and excise taxes are in addition to the existing 3.5 percent local sales tax rate. Revenues will be used to fund the enforcement and regulation of the retail marijuana industry, and other town expenses including education and public health programs. The Board of Trustees will be capable of lowering or revoking the sales tax rates. The state’s ballot question (Proposition AA) seeks to impose both a sales tax and an excise tax. The 15 percent excise tax would be imposed on the average wholesale price of recreational marijuana. Public school construction would receive the first $40 million of annual tax revenue. The 10 percent sales tax would be imposed on the sale of retail marijuana and marijuana products from stores to customers (in addition to the existing 2.9 percent sales tax at the state level). These revenues would be used to fund enforcement and regulation of the recreational marijuana industry and related health, education and public safety issues. The state proposes to give 15 percent of the revenues collected from the 10 percent sales tax to cities and counties where recreational marijuana sales occur. The proposition would allow the state legislature to increase or decrease the excise and sales taxes on retail marijuana so long as the rate of either tax does not exceed 15 percent. 5. What can be sold in a marijuana store? Recreational marijuana and recreational marijuana products. Stores can also sell paraphernalia (pipes, etc.). A store may not sell any consumable product (cigarettes, tobacco, food, drink) that is not a recreational marijuana product. 6. What is the legal age for buying pot in a store? Is it legal to be in a pot store if you’re under that age? The age is 21. No one under the age of 21 is allowed in
8. Explain the residency requirements for cultivating, manufacturing and selling pot. Local rules require an applicant seeking licensure for a recreational marijuana store, manufacturing facility or cultivation facility to have a local agent who will serve as a point of contact for the town. The agent shall have at least a partial ownership interest in the facility and shall have a primary home within the 81621, 81623 or 81601 ZIP codes. The state requires owner-applicants to be a residents of Colorado for at least two years prior to the date of their application. 9. When can we expect to see marijuana shops in Carbondale, and where can they (and can’t they) be located? The earliest would be January 1, 2014, but mid-winter is more realistic (it depends on how quickly the state processes the application). Shops can only be located on lots where retail is a permitted use under the Carbondale Land Use Code. They can’t be located within 500 feet of a school, daycare center, drug and/or alcohol facility, and if they are located on Main Street between Snowmass Drive and 7th Street, then they cannot be located within 400 feet of each other. Home occupation businesses are prohibited. 10. Where do pot shops get their pot? Are cultivation and manufacturing operations required to serve local pot operations? Until July 1, 2014, only the three medical marijuana stores currently in operation may apply for a license to operate a recreational marijuana business. Recreational marijuana stores, cultivation facilities, and manufacturers must be vertically integrated, i.e. stores must get 70 percent of their cultivated or manufactured product from a cultivator or manufacturer that is under common ownership. However, the other 30 percent may be sold to another licensed recreational marijuana establishment without any ownership/vertical integration requirements. MARIJUANA page 19
Pot inquires light up phones at town hall By Bob Ward As the day approaches when Coloradans will be allowed to buy recreational marijuana over the counter, the Town of Carbondale is getting quite a few inquiries from prospective business owners. “We’re definitely getting some interest, anything from the guy who says he’s invented some kind of infusion device to people who are interested in testing,” said Town Clerk Cathy Derby. Unfortunately for most of the interested parties, the town has limited the number of potential licensees to five, and hasn’t yet decided how it will allocate the few available spots. There are three existing medical marijuana businesses in Carbondale, and Derby expects all three to pursue recreational marijuana licenses at the beginning of the year. If she’s correct, then just two licenses will remain for potential retail stores, along with two cultivation licenses to supply those stores. Derby said that between Tuesday, when the trustees approved the local ordinance allowing marijuana, and Friday last week, there were six inquires about licensing from people who don’t currently operate a medical marijuana shop in Carbondale. She said she also heard from the three existing medical marijuana shops in town. “In January anybody can come in with a letter of intent and the town has to process the application beginning in July 2014,” she said. “But we don’t know yet how we’re going to do that — will it be first-come, firstserved or will it be a lottery?” So, while many people are kicking the tires on this new and tightly regulated business model, the full menu of rules and regulations is still a work in progress in Carbondale. Amendment 64, the law that legalized recreational marijuana across the state, gives cities and counties great latitude to treat the substance as they please. Carbondale, Aspen and Glenwood Springs will welcome limited numbers of pot operations, other jurisdictions including Garfield County, Snowmass Village and New Castle prohibit the businesses, at least for the time being.
“Something Intangible” kicked off the Thunder River Theatre Company’s 2013-14 season on Sept. 27. Cast includes TRTC’s David Pulliam, Valerie Haugen, Richard Lyon, and guests Chris Wheatley and Zeke Eagan. TRTC’s Brad Moore creates light and sound design, Olivia Savard stage manages, Diane Johnson coordinates costumes and props. Lon Winston directs. The show runs through Oct. 12. Tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com. The Sopris Sun, Carbondale’s community supported newspaper • October 3, 2013 • 3
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Pedestrian safety tops list of town tasks Town crews installed a new midblock pedestrian crossing on West Main Street at Crystal Road. It is heavily used by CRMS students and residents of the area, so the crossing is expected to make things safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, according to the latest weekly report sent out by Town Manager Jay Harrington. Meanwhile, across town, street crews installed a new drain inlet on Third Street to solve a storm drainage problem that has been causing a sheet of ice on the sidewalk in the winter.
Other information in Harrington’s weekly report included: • Carbondale’s code officer issued eight “Dog in Park” citations in Miner’s park on Saturday, Sept. 21. The town has two dog parks, one off Hendricks and Delaney. • Camping/RV sites at Gateway River Park was booked for 28 nights for for the week of Sept. 21-27, an occupancy rate of 26 percent. Tent sites were 16 percent booked and RV sites were 32 percent. • Carbondale police officers assisted with the Roaring Fork High School Homecoming Thursday night bon-fire, and Wednesday night truck rally through town. The PD was on hand to assist as needed, and ensure that enough vehicles were used to prevent overloading of trucks, which were driven by parents and teachers. • The police department is in the process of conducting its yearly evidence audit and destroying or returning evidence that is no longer needed or required to be held.
• The final two building permits were issued for the Mountain Sage, the residential development on Main Street between Eight and Highway 133.
At the Sept. 24 Board of Trustees meeting: • Representatives from CORE and CLEER provided an update on 2013 energy efficiency projects and plans for 2014. Many businesses and homes in Carbondale have benefited from energy efficiency rebates promoted by CLEER this year. One side benefit of CORE’s energy assessments has been the uncovering of health and safety issues in homes, such as CO2 emissions from hot water heaters. • Mayor Stacey Bernot suggested that providing feeder bus service to RFTA buses, especially from the high-density neighborhoods on the south side of town, would be a worthwhile energy-related project. Trustee Frosty Merriott said the town should more fully commit its oil and gas severance tax toward renewables, letting that amount drive the investment. He would like to see the town put a “renewables and energy efficiency fee” on the spring ballot as well. • Town Manager Jay Harrington and department heads reported on the status of 2014 budget. One item Harrington highlighted is the need for an updated analysis of compensation of town employees. The last such survey was in 2004. Harrington said Carbondale is losing valuable employees to neighboring municipalities that offer higher wages. As he and several trustees pointed out, those losses carry costs. Harrington requested $14,000 in funding to have Mountain States Employers Council conduct a survey this fall and winter.
Sept. 27, 28, Oct. 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 2013 (Preview Sept. 26) Evenings, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 6 Matinee, 2 p.m. Adults $22 & Students $12 Tickets & Further Information: www.thunderrivertheatre.com 970-963-8200 Find us on Facebook!
Something Intangible is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play, Inc., New York.
WEDNESDAY Sept. 24 At 3:08 p.m. “Officers received a complaint from three juvenile males of being harassed by an adult female approximately late 30’s or early 40’s.” WEDNESDAY Sept. 24 At 12:49 p.m. a man called to report an attempted phone scam. He had a received a call from a person claiming to be his grandson, asking for $2,500 for bail. The man, whose grandson is at school abroad, attempted to verify the caller’s identity by asking for his name, at which point the caller hung up.
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Fall Cleanse
OCT 6 11 AM – 2 PM
$50, pre-register by 10/4 Join Leslie for a month-long cleanse to prepare the body for the transition into the colder months.
celebrates women artists in dance, choreography & artistic expression CLASSICAL BALLET, CONTEMPORARY BALLET & AFRICAN DANCE WILL MOVE YOU Center (Round Room), Carbondale dessert reception immediately following
Thunder River Theatre
THURSDAY Sept. 25 At 10:09 a.m. a woman reported that she was being harassed via phone by her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend. The other woman complained that she was being harassed in turn. They were told not to have any further communication.
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Dive into Dance!
Sat, Oct 5 @ 7pm | Third Street
67 Promenade, Downtown Carbondale (On the Red Brick Walkway)
THURSDAY Sept. 25 At 2:16 p.m. a man told police his wife had gone shopping two and a half hours prior and that he hadn’t seen her since. She was located at the library, where she believed they were supposed to meet.
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• Carbondale’s utilities aren’t likely to see major impacts as result of the major floods on the Front Range last month. Staff came to the conclusion that the biggest impacts would most
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Journey Through the Chakras with Deva Shantay
OCT 6 3 – 6 PM
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Therapist Deva Shantay, as she takes you on a journey deeper inside yourself.
Presented by A Carbondale-based studio devoted to finely-crafted movement. Classical ballet, certified pilates and yoga classes offered for kids, teens and adults. BONEDALE BALLET, Coredination's expanded ballet program, coming soon. SAVE THE DATE: Grand Opening of new, expansive space located next to the new Carbondale library, at the west end of Bridges High School building, on December 6th.
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Fall brings revelry to First Friday — and Saturday!
Potato Day proved once again that Carbondale is a multi-species community. In addition to a young lady standing atop her horse, the parade included goats, donkeys, canines and, of course, lots more human beings.
Sopris Sun Staff Report Does Carbondale ever slow down? Apparently not, if the party planned for this weekend, beginning with First Friday, is any indication. CCAH’s R2 gallery at the Third Street Center will feature female artists from Aspen to Glenwood with the SWAN art show, Friday from 6-8 p.m. This is the third year of what is turning into one of the biggest shows of the fall. Sláinte! First Friday this week also times nicely with Celtic Fest, a toast of an evening with bagpipes, beer, and the “Best Legs in a Kilt Contest.” While you’re pondering that, sample authentic Irish cuisine, soak up Celtic tunes performed live, and enjoy a jolly good autumn evening. Music and mugs are available beginning at 5 p.m. at the 4th Street Plaza. Main Street will not be closed on First Friday, but galleries and restaurants and other downtown businesses will no doubt be packed. The newest option is a visit to the recently opened Wood Nichols law firm at 201 Main Street, Suite 305, celebrating their launch with the work of photographer Jeff Channell. If you prefer one of the older First Friday traditions, swing by the Kahhak Fine Arts & School in the Dinkel Building at 411 Main, where Marcel “Majid” Kahhak will paint live from 6:30-8 p.m. Had enough fun? No. Good. Because all-day Saturday Carbondale celebrates Oktoberfest at the 4th Street Plaza. Willkommen! Dust off last year’s stein (or buy a new one while supplies last) and fill with this year’s beer. The party kicks off at 11 a.m. with the promise of a day full of fun with German bands and beer, as well as Austrian food. You can test your merit at the Liter Holding and Nail Driving Contests, dance the Hokey Pokey or the Chicken Dance, and round out the evening with live music from local bands.S If you drive, please park at Highway 133 and Colorado Ave. or 4th Street and Colorado Ave.
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Residents oppose rezoning library to suit Surls museum Sopris Sun Staff Report
When the proposal to build a museum curated by and featuring the art of sculptor James Surls goes in front of the Town Trustees on Oct. 8, it will likely face opposition from neighbors. The trustees will be deciding whether to rezone the site of the old library, on Fourth Street between Main and Garfield, from Residential/Low Density to Historic Commercial Core. “I think it would be a grave mistake for the town to rezone the property to HCC without any conditions,” says Laurie Loeb, a resident of Third Street and opponent of the project. She is urging the town to add conditions that protect the transitional character of the property, between Main Street, which is mostly commercial, and Garfield Avenue, which is mostly residential. The land in question is owned by the town, which leased it to the library district for 29 years for the Gordon Cooper Library. With the new library down the street opening over the summer, the trustees last spring voted 6-1 to lease the building and land for the Surls Center for Visual Art. The main contacts have been philanthropist Jim Calaway and architect John Baker. The decision to go with the Surls Center came after a Request For Proposals was published last winter and three groups submitted plans. Baker, who is designing the addition, points out that the property has housed a lumber yard and more recently the library, both of which create significant activity in the neighborhood. “I know the people living on Garfield are opposed to changing the zoning, but the lot has been used for commercial purposes in one capacity or another for more than three decades,” Baker said. Surls Center backers include the Carbondale Center for Arts and Humanities (CCAH), and a large contingent of the downtown business community. CCAH sees the museum as an opportunity to work with a renown sculptor to promote local artists and Carbondale as an artistic haven. Many in the business community see it as a way to boost activity in the downtown core. Designs submitted to the town indicate the Surls Center would nearly double the
size of the Gordon Cooper building, from 3,950 square feet currently to 7,565 square feet with an addition of that appears to be corrugated steel that wraps around the south and east sides of the existing wood and brick building. The expanded building would run right up to the lot lines along the alley between Garfield and Main, and along Fourth Street. The plan calls for preservation of a 12.5foot setback on the east side, where the residential neighborhood begins, and 30 feet on the north side of the building along Garfield Avenue, also in the residential portion. The Surls Center ran into neighborhood opposition over a proposed variance from the parking requirements for development in the HCC zone. Under the code, they would normally be required to provide six off-street parking spots. Instead, they asked to create six diagonal or front-in parking spots within the right of way on Garfield. Baker says the parking plans have been changed, with plans to seek a payment in lieu of onsite parking. In addition to the parking issue, a letter submitted to the P&Z signed by residents along Garfield raises issue with the effects of the proposed addition on a number Laurie Loeb of fronts: • mass and scale allowed under HCC zoning (lot line-to lot line and up to 35 feet in height) is out of character with the neighboring residential zone district along Garfield Street; • the proposed design does not meet the HCC zone requirement that it follow turn of century design character. The Planning and Zoning Commission last month unanimously recommended the proposed rezoning. Last Tuesday, Loeb said she has 19 signatures on a similarly worded letter opposing the museum design that will be submitted to the trustees. “People are very put off by this design,” Loeb says. “A museum should pay more attention to design — so that it respects the historical buildings and neighborhood that surrounds it.” Baker says that while the renderings are representative of what is planned, they are not final. He said the materials and colors will likely be adjusted to maximize compatibility with the neighborhood.
“A museum should pay more attention to design — so that it respects the historical buildings and neighborhood that surrounds it.”
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Made in Carbondale: Classic, quirky furniture from Board by Design By Nicolette Toussaint The playfully modern furnishings that Brad Reed Nelson crafts in his Carbondale studio are sold nationwide, and it’s easy to see why. Despite the name of his company -- Board by Design -- he’s clearly not! “The name has an obvious a double meaning,” Nelson chuckled. “I wanted it to be provocative and contrary. I have a snarky sense of humor.” Nelson’s humor shows up in his product names, as well as his design. For example, Board By Design (BBD) sells a “Very Holy” lamp; it’s a column of Plexiglas pierced all over in a polka dot pattern. BBD’s “Elefunction” organizers are rectangular wooden plaques that spout long trunks. A bungee cord crosses the body of the Furniture maker Brad Reed Nelson at work in his stuwall-mounted block, func- dio on Delores Way. Nelson uses a variety of materitioning to hang wallets and als, from environmentally sustainable lumber to steel, sunglasses. Four “herculean to craft furniture that is sold around the country. Phoearth magnets” are embed- to by Jane Bachrach. ded behind the trunk so that keys will stick to it. You won’t be searching for your keys, Nelson quips, because the Elephant never forgets! Nelson does use boards in Board by Design furniture. “I love wood for its beauty,” he commented. “It creates a sense of warmth, and you can decide just what parts of the wood you want to use.” Nelson uses only environmentally sustainable lumber. His Red House table, a hefty rectangle of Douglas fir cradled in a red steel frame, was crafted from a discarded beam found at a Snowmass construction site. Some of BBD’s organizers are fashioned from beetle-kill pine. The lines of Nelson’s chairs echo the grace of midcentury modern style, but their wood slats are accented with a playful fillip of color that comes from steel framing. “I love steel for its directness,” said Nelson. “Steel can be very thin and strong. If you want something light, steel works better. And we love color! Color adds fun and humor.” Nelson’s Windsorrondack line of swings and rockers -- handsome, classic chairs that sell for $4,200 in the single-seat version -- can be crafted from mahogany, ash or North Carolina walnut, and their steel frames are offered in shades of poppy red, Caribbean blue, Bermuda blue or Fruita green. Nelson, who earned a master’s degree in sculpture from Arizona State University, first came to the Roaring Fork Valley to study at Anderson Ranch, eventually becoming its interim director. He founded Board by Design in 2001, running the firm from the Aspen Business Center for seven years. But Brad and his wife wanted to live in Carbondale – enough so that they turned down a two-bedroom affordable housing unit in Burlingame after winning it. Nelson and his wife, a jewelry designer, now live here with their seven-year-old daughter. Brad opened his Carbondale studio in 2007. All of BBD’s furniture is made in that studio. Nelson, who says that he would “like to be the inventor and have it made by someone else,” often partners with other Carbondale artisans for manufacturing. Local furniture maker David Rasmussen, for example, assembles BBD’s organizers. Currently, Nelson is creating benches for Fold, a new Carbondale restaurant located just few doors down from BBD’s studio on Dolores Way. BBD furniture is also sold through the Harvey Meadows gallery in Aspen. But more BBD products are exported beyond the Roaring Fork Valley than are sold here. Last summer, BBD shipped 41 tables to Shaw Media in Toronto. BBD sells accessories nationwide via the Etsy online website, and BBD furniture is offered by William Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, Urban Outfitter and Y Living stores, among others. Nelson markets his work at two national furniture fairs, and although he calls himself “an analog boy in a digital world,” the Internet is contributing to Board By Design’s fame. Recently the Design Sponge blog wrote about BBD, and the international Apartment Therapy website named BBD’s hanging Bike All rack one of its favorites. “I try to make beautiful, functional objects that solve problems and are not being shipped from everywhere,” commented Nelson. “I want to make things that will always be cherished. With good materials. And made in America.” Made right here in Carbondale, in fact.
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Homecoming Ram-style: Sopris Sun Staff Report
For many Carbondale residents, Potato Day is a simple celebration that winds down by mid-afternoon on Saturday. For the students at Roaring Fork High School however, it’s part of Spirit Week and Homecoming festivities that last from Monday morning to Saturday night. It began Monday, when students began dressing up for a different theme each day of the week: Superhero Day and Twin Day produced some particularly outrageous costumes. On Wednesday, the sophomore boys defeated the other classes in Brute Volleyball, while the senior girls celebrated victory in Powderpuff Football. The Truck Rally had students cheering themselves hoarse as they wound their way through sleepy Carbondale. On Thursday, the boys’ soccer team won 2-1 over Basalt, in a thrilling comefrom-behind victory, lending extra energy to the post-game bonfire. After defeating Aspen on Tuesday, they’re now 7-2-1 for the season. Asked about the secret of their success, junior Lalo Clemente told Clockwise from top left: Homecoming Queen Izzi Mata and King Tanner Nieslanik; Zack Ritchie scores the winning goal against Basalt; Zamira Fuentes, Mario Alverde and Justice Wofford dressed up for Superhero Day at Roaring Fork High School; students cram into the picture at the bonfire on Thursday; more juniors and seniors dressed like the superheros they are; and Julissa Murillo and Elide Andrade dressed up for Twin Day. Photos by Sue Rollyson
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A weeklong extravaganza the Sun, “… we focus more towards the whole team working together.” On Friday, after the pep rally and an all-school photo the volleyball team was narrowly defeated by Eagle Valley, 3-2. A win against Basalt Tuesday brings them to 6-7 for the season. “Toni Gross has stepped up amazingly as a setter,” observed longtime Ram Taila Howe, “Only a few of us to have this experience of fast volleyball, so this team has come together more than I could ever have hoped for.” The sports action concluded with a tough, 47-0 defeat in the football game against Paonia. The second half was delayed due to snow and lightning, although the weather held out long enough to allow for the crowning of the Homecoming Queen and King- Izzi Mata and Tanner Nieslanik. The pair also made an appearance in the Potato Day Parade on Saturday, tailing the class floats in silver convertible. Finally, the Homecoming dance that night wrapped up the week, giving students Sunday to recover before they returned to their studies. Upcoming games: volleyball hosts Cedaredge at 3 p.m. on Oct. 5 while football travels to Cedaredge for their own 7 p.m. bout, and soccer hosts Vail Mountain at 4 p.m. on Oct. 8.
The Lady Rams volleyball team played strong for the Homecoming crowd, falling 3-2 to Eagle Valley; a solid tackle for the Rams in Friday night’s game against Paonia; and Mount Sopris lights up behind the stands at RFHS.
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Young Addison Carlson, daughter of club member Zach Carlson and a regular attendee at the We d n e s d a y morning club meetings, was recently presented with her very own honorary Rotary Club badge. Though the preschool set might be a bit of a stretch, Rotary Clubs around the world are working hard to recruit more members in their 20s and 30s, including here in the Roaring Fork Valley. For information about membership in the Carbondale Rotary Club, visit www.rotarycarbondale.org, or better yet, come to one of our meetings.
The Carbondale Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Carbondale Firehouse. Visitors are welcome to come enjoy our weekly program and learn about the wonderful work Rotary does in the community and around the world. UPCOMING CLUB SPEAKERS: Oct. 9 – Update on African Tree Project with John Craig Oct. 16 – Interview with Mike and Eileen Waski Oct. 23 – Jean Alberico, Garfield County Clerk, election info Oct. 30 – Derek Hanrahan, computer consultant Nov. 6 – Club Assembly Nov. 13 – Matt Cudmore, Meier Skis For program suggestions, contact Amy Barr, amy@amybarr.com, or Herb Feinzig, hf99@sopris.net
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Community Calendar THURSDAY Oct. 3
ROTARY • The Mt. Sopris Rotary meets at Mi Casita at noon every Thursday. MEET THE AUTHOR • Longtime Basalt resident Bennett Bramson discusses his new book, “Basalt,” 5:30-7 p.m. at the Basalt Regional Library. VISIONING MEETING • The Roaring Fork School District holds a visioning meeting from 6-8 p.m. at Crystal River Elementary School (free food will be served at 5:30 p.m.; free childcare will also be offered). Info: rfsd.org. LIBRARY BOARD • Garfield County Libraries Board of Trustees next regular board meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library, 815 Cooper Avenue. ROARING FORK OPEN • Aspen Art Museum’s annual Roaring Fork Open starts with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Guest curator James Surls will lead a walk-through with the artists from Aspen to Rifle. LIVE MUSIC • Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas - Award winning fiddle/cello duo has played together for 12 years. Steve’s Guitars, 8:30 p.m.
FRI.-SUN. Oct. 4-6
MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “20 Feet from Stardom” (PG-13) at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4-10 and “The Way Way Back” (PG13) at 5:15 p.m. on Oct. 5.
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.
THEATRE • Thunder River Theatre Company continues “Something Intangible” by Bruce Graham on Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 10-12. The play brims with “humor and humanity,” according to a press release. It is directed and designed by Lon Winston, and features David Pulliam, Valerie Haugen, Richard Lyon, Chris Wheatley and Zeke Eagan. Brad Moore created the light and sound design. Olivia Savard stage manages; costumes and props are by Diane Johnson. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. on Oct. 6. Tickets are $22 ($12 for students). Info: thunderrivertheatre. com, 963-8200. Thunder River Theatre is located in downtown Carbondale, west of the Dinkel Building.
FRIDAY Oct. 4
CARBONDALE CELTIC FEST • 5 to 9 p.m., Irish beer and wine and food. Live music. Annual “Men’s Best Legs in a Kilt Contest” – Town Plaza tent on 4th Street at Main– Live music, Annual Kilt Contest and more. Free. SWAN RETURNS • Support Women Artists Now (SWAN) celebrates its third year of collaborations with CCAH with an opening reception at the Third Street Center from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 4. The SWAN art show at CCAH’s R2 Gallery includes artists from Aspen to Glenwood Springs. FIRST FRIDAY • First Friday takes place at various venues around town.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION One open vacancy for an alternate on the Town of Carbondale Planning & Zoning Commission. Contact Janet Buck 970.510.1208. Applications may be found at www.carbondalegov.org or at Town Hall. Applications are due by October 4, 2013 at 5 pm. 10 • THE SOPRIS SUN • www.SoprisSun.com • October 3, 2013
RFHS FOOTBALL • Roaring Fork travels to Cedaredge for a game at 7 p.m.
(kids are free). Info: 379-2187 or movefromyourcenter@gmail.com.
RFHS VOLLEYBALL • Roaring Fork hosts Cedaredge at 3 p.m.
ENGLISH IN ACTION • Proceeds from Fiesta de Tamales benefits English in Action. The night of “delicious food and entertainment for the whole family” takes place from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at Basalt Middle School. Salsa lessons are offered for $10, followed by a homemade tamale and pupsa dinner at 5 p.m., then Mexican folk singers, ballet folklorico, DJ and dancing demos, pinatas and prize drawings. Tickets are $18 for adults/$6 for kids ($20 and $8 at the door). Info: 963-9200 or englishinaction.org.
LIVE MUSIC • Steve’s Guitars in the old part of the Dinkel Building presents live music every Friday. Info: 963-3340. UNOFFICIAL OPENING • Janet Nelson shows her colorful wire and mixed media sculptures at the CMC ArtShare Gallery in downtown Glenwood Springs. An opening reception is slated for Oct. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. LITERACY RACE • The Glenwood Canyon Shuffle Race for Literacy takes place. This is fund-raiser for Garfield County Literacy Outreach. Info: literacyoutreach.org or 945-5282.
SATURDAY Oct. 5
OKTOBERFEST • Kids pumpkin carving. Cornhole Tournament. German beer and Austrian cuisine. Women’s and Men’s Nail Driving Competition. Men’s nail driving competition. “Litre Holding” Competition. Live music. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Fourth Street Plaza. SWAN • The third annual SWAN dance performance, presented by Coredination, takes place at the Third Street Center at 7 p.m. The night includes classical and contemporary ballet, and African dance. A dessert follows. Tickets are $7 at the door
JURIED EXHIBIT • 5 Rivers Juried Art Exhibit, Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts, , 601 E. Sixth St., 5 p.m.
TUESDAY Oct. 8
RFHS SOCCER • Roaring Fork hosts Vail Mountain at 4 p.m. RFHS VOLLEYBALL • Roaring Fork travels to Olathe for a 6:30 p.m. match. TWO STEP • Two Step Tuesday continues at the Third Street Center at 7:45 p.m. through Nov. 28. Admission is $7. Info: 379-4956. LIVE MUSIC • Antje Duvekot, Boston based, award-winning, singer-songwriterguitar player, 8 p.m. at Steve’s Guitars. ARAC SHOWS BROWN • Anderson CALENDAR continued on page 11
Saturday, October 5th 10:00 a.m. at Colorado Animal Rescue
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Animal lovers, join us for a Blessing of the Animals. Bring your wellsocialized pets to be blessed (dogs on leash; cats, birds and other small critters in crates), or bring photos or stuffed animals as representatives of home-loving animals. The Blessing will be held outdoors, dress for weather conditions. This event will honor the animals in need of adoption who currently reside at the CARE facility. Suggested donation: small bag cat or dog food - cash donations also appreciated.
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Community Calendar Ranch Art Center in Snowmass features the paintings, drawings and collages of Teresa Booth Brown through Oct. 31. The exhbiit opens with a reception at 7 p.m . ART DEMONSTRATION • Glenwood Springs Art Guild’s monthly free art demonstration, 7 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1630 Grand Ave. The public is invited. Nancy Kullgren will present “Abstract Oil Color Field.”
WEDNESDAY Oct. 9
ROTARY • The Rotary Club of Carbon-
Further Out THURSDAY. Oct. 10
MEET THE AUTHOR • Peter Heller, author of The Dog Stars. Final program for the Basalt Big Read. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Basalt Regional Library Community Room.
FRIDAY Oct. 11
PAC3 • Random Rab plays PAC3 in the Third Street Center at 9 p.m. (doors open at 8:30 p.m.). Tickets are $15 in advance/$20 at the door. Info: pac3carbondale.com
SUNDAY Oct. 13
POETRY • The Aspen Poets’ Society holds its seventh anniversarly celebration at Victoria’s Espress & Wine Bar from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The night includes singer/songwriter Bobby Mason, poet Kim Nuzzo, an open mic and cake. Info: 379-2136.
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dale meets at 7 a.m. at the Carbondale fire station. Info: eagleriver@sopris.net. CULTURE CLUB • The Carbondale Culture Club at the Third Street Center continues its lunchtime presentations at noon. DHARMA TALKS • Davi Nikent presents weekly meditation and dharma talks with John Bruna from 5:30 to 7 p.m. through Oct. 30 at the Third Street Center. Bruna founded the Way of Compassion Foundation. The evenings start with 25 minutes of meditation followed by a Q&A session. Info: wayofcompassion.org.
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16 MEET THE AUTHOR • Local teenager Brooklyn Koski will read from her new eBook and discuss the process of publishing on Amazon.com. Brooklyn attends Basalt High School. Her first book, The Weatherman, is teen fiction with a medieval setting and a fantasy twist. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Basalt Regional Library Community Room. BUSINESS SEMINAR • Roaring Fork Business Resource Center presents Secrets of Small Business Funding kicks off at 8 a.m. with guest speaker Koger Propst, President of ANB Bank. The seminar runs till noon at Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs Center, 1402 Blake Ave. $20 ticket includes a continental breakfast. Wednesday, October 16.
OCTOBER IS
National Medical Librarian’s Month The Internet provides access to an astonishing amount of health information. How will you find reliable consumer health information? Visit the Health Resource Librarian at the Connie Delaney Medical Library at Valley View Hospital.
Ongoing PUMPKIN PATCH AND HAYRIDES • The Pumpkin Patch at Orchard Valley Farms in Paonia is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Halloween. Hayrides leave Orchard Valley every Saturday in October between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and travel to neighboring Camelot Farms to pick apples and pet some critters. Then pick some pumpkins, and taste some fresh pressed apple cider at Orchard Valley Farms. The cost of $5 per child includes the hayride and petting zoo. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
lithographs by Joel Ostlind, drawings by Andy Taylor, and photographs by Katherine Rabinow.
MUSIC TOGETHER • All Valley Music Together classes are under way. For details, go to allvalleymusic.com or call 963-1482.
GRIEF AND LOSS • Hospice of the Valley, in partnership with Grand River Hospital, is offers an ongoing Grief and Loss Support Group that meets the first and third Monday of every month. Info: Sean Jeung at 5441574 or hchotv.org.
LIVE MUSIC • Carbondale Beer Works hosts open mic nights with Patrick Fagan Mondays at 7:30 p.m. LIVE MUSIC • The Hotel Colorado hosts a Monday night jazz jam in the lobby at 7 p.m. The sessions are open to jazz musicians of all levels, although shoes, dress pants and a collared shirt are required. For more information visit the Monday Night Jazz Facebook page or contact Zack Ritchie at 987-9277. KOROLOGOS SHOW CONTINUES • The Ann Korologos Gallery in downtown Basalt continues “Works on Paper” through Oct. 12. The show features watercolors by Dean Mitchell, pastels by Elizabeth Sandia and Dinah Worman, acrylics and oils on paper by Dan Namingha, three-dimensional paper constructions by Janet Nelson, prints and
MAYOR’S COFFEE HOUR • Chat with Carbondale Mayor Stacey Bernot on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Village Smithy on Third Street. BEER RUN • Independence Run & Hike stages a four-mile beer run Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and a group run Saturdays at 8:15 a.m. Info: 704-0909.
TNHA CLASSES • True Nature Healing Arts offers classes in chakras, metta, tantra, meditation with a sweat lodge, and more. Info: 963-9900. CARBONDALE LIBRARY • The following programs and events take place at the Carbondale Library: – Bilingual Book Club • The Carbondale Branch Library holds a bilingual book club every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Info: Alejandra at 963-2889. – Bilingual Storytime • The Carbondale Library at 320 Sopris Ave. offers a bilingual storytime with Alejandra at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. It’s for kids 1-5. Info: 963-2889.
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munity School created a chocolate potato cake—with locally grown spuds harvested by the students—that won for Best Representation of Carbondale.
People who want to help the relatives of onetime trustee and longtime resident and Carbondale booster Frank Smotherman cover the costs of his medical care at the end of his life can do so at any area Alpine Bank. Just go in and make a deposit in the Frank Smotherman Memorial Fund. Frank’s daughter Chesca told the Sun she has been overwhelmed by the loss of her father, and wasn’t’ able to set the account up sooner. Any help would be appreciated.
Carbondale poet featured at Aspen event The Aspen Poet’s Society seventh anniversary Celebration of Live Poetry Night, Sunday Oct. 13 at Victoria’s Espresso & Wine Bar ,Aspen, 6:30-9 p.m. features readings from acclaimed Carbondale poet Kim Nuzzo, live music from Bobby Mason and an open mic for all who want to share their words. It promises to be “a very special evening of music, the spoken word, and cake.”
Blessings for pets and their humans Couldn’t your dog/ cat/ hamster/parakeet/turtle/rabbit/guinea pig/etc. use a blessing??? The homeless animals at CARE sure could! The 3rd Annual Blessing of the Animals, co-sponsored by Two Rivers Unitar-
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Peggy DeVilbiss celebrated her latest birthday with daughters Jorie and Julie (pictured above), sister and brother-in-law Clare and Mike in an isolated and rustic cabin on Christina Lake in the wilderness of British Columbia. The property is miles from the nearest road, so of course a fabulous time was spent rehashing family histories, hiking up mountain sides along the creeks, playing “creative” games in the forest and on the gravel beach, taking a multitude of photos, stoking bonfires in the evening, and enjoying incredible meals. Peggy was due back in Carbondale yesterday.
ian Universalist and Colorado Animal Rescue, is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. It’s a non-denominational event that is open to all — pets and their humans are welcome. It features great music, coffee & refreshments, speakers, and a menagerie of creatures living at CARE. There is no charge, but a donation of a small bag of cat or dog food for the critters at CARE (or a cash donation) would be greatly appreciated.
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Let them eat cake (and read the Sun) Congratulations to winners of the Sopris Sun Birthday Cake Bake-Off on Potato Day. Jessica Gonzales’ lovely vanilla cake won the ribbon for Prettiest. Nikki Smeins’s salted caramel layer-cake with butterscotch dipped potato chips was named Tastiest. Heather Wilson and her team of young bakers at Carbondale Com-
As this issue of the Sopris Sun rolls off the presses, residents of Cedaredge in Delta County are without their local weekly for the first time in more than 20 years. Mountain Valley News, a community newspaper that started out in newsletter format in 1992, printed its last issue last week, a 16 pager. The paper said farewell to about 1,800 readers. Bob Cox, publisher and editor since Advantage Holdings purchased the paper a decade ago, told the Sun: “We never quite made it over the hump. We had a really good product; we were outside of the box, but we got to the point financially where we just couldn’t do what we wanted to do.” Today might be a good time to make a donation to the Sopris Sun, your local, nonprofit community newspaper.
They say it’s your birthday Folks celebrating their birthday this week include: Kevin Steuben, Cole Fenton, Daniella Stanley Kline, and Kathy Ortiz, (Oct. 3); Olive Tampol (Oct. 4); Tami Stroud and Rebecca “Becklesworth Packers of America” Wagner (Oct. 5); Bob Burns (Oct. 7); and Jody Ensign (Oct. 8).
Developer plans 18 new townhomes at River Valley Ranch
Ruedi closes out debt with a little help from Carbondale Sopris Sun Staff Report With a $34 million construction debt due in 2019, all eyes were on the uncertain future of Ruedi Reservoir. Realizing the value of water on both sides of the Continental Divide, the Colorado River District spent the last two years soliciting Western Slope interests to purchase 19,585 acre-feet of water supply that had not been contracted. An announcement from the district says the plan was to raise enough money to pay off the loan and secure control of the remaining water supply in Ruedi for the Western Slope. During normal conditions, Ruedi can supply up to 102,000 acre feet of water. The river district was able to line up 17 jurisdictions and other entities to buy up the remaining water and pay off the debt to the federal treasury. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation owns and operates the reservoir. The town of Carbondale spent approximately $320,000 to purchase 250 acre feet last summer, doubling the amount it can claim from the reservoir. The water is the town’s back up supply. The Ute Water Conservancy District, the Grand Valley’s largest water provider, secured the greatest amount: 12,000 acre-feet at a cost of $15.5 million. The cost per acre-foot was roughly $1,290. An acre-foot is equal to 325,851 gallons of water and is enough water to supply two to four family households for one year. Other entities contracting for water include: Mid Valley Metro District; Crown Mountain Park Recreation District; Owl Creek Ranch Homeowners Association; and communities from Aspen to Palisade. The debt, which was originally set at $9.3 million when the Bureau of Reclamation completed the reservoir in the early 1970s, ballooned to $34 million over the years because of unpaid interest and operational expenses added to the principal. One problem was the unsold water. Another was that the reservoir’s original financing envisioned repayment from oil shale development, which would require large amounts of water for full scale production. Oil shale failed to develop, and a siginificant amount of water remained unbought. Absent a deal like the one just completed, the debt would have gone up at an ever-escalating rate, according to a press release from the Colorado River District.
Texas-based firm brings decades of experience to Carbondale Sopris Sun Staff Report Realty Capital Management, LLC last week announced purchase of 18 townhome lots in River Valley Ranch in Carbondale. The firm plans to build 18 luxury mountain-contemporary residences on the golf course. They will range in size from approximately 2,400 square feet to 3,200 square feet, with 3 bedrooms and 31/2 baths. The project will be called The Fairway Residences at River Valley Ranch. “We are very excited about the opportunity to build these residences and offer them at an affordable price,” said Richard Myers, Managing Director of Realty Capital Management. “Having spent years developing master-planned communities, I fell in love with this community and Carbondale, and we are looking forward to bringing a residential product to River Valley Ranch that is not currently available.” Realty Capital Management is an Irving, Tex. based development firm founded by Myers in 1987. According to its website, the company has developed more than 3,500 residential units and a million square feet of commercial buildings over the last 26 years. Myers said prices will range from $685,000 to $1million initially, well below the price for a similar property in nearby Aspen. The homes have been designed by Bruce Barth, founder of Red House Architecture in Glenwood Springs. Financing is being provided by First Bank.
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A C’dale resident in Longmont: Cleaning up after the floodF Editor’s note: The following is the first-hand account of Carbondale resident Nicolette Toussaint’s recent volunteer work on the Front Range assisting people there with the clean up after the floods. A more extensive account can be found on her blog, Living in Comfort and Joy: http://nicolettet.wordpress.com. By Nicolette Toussaint As a line of Boulder Flood Relief volunteers slogged ruined furnishings out to a junk heap at the curb last week, Longmont homeowner Glenn Wright said to me, “This is overwhelming. This makes me start to cry. It’s way more than my tenants and I could do.” After spending days glued to the news, worrying about how far my mom and her partner were from the surging St. Vrain River, I drove to Longmont on September 18, determined to lend a hand. Initially, my attempt to volunteer proved frustrating. I learned that many, if not most, government and charitable relief organizations do not use volunteers. Yet the need remains acute: Colorado’s Office of Emergency Management reports that 1,882 homes were destroyed and 17,500 damaged. Most homeowners did not have flood insurance, and neither FEMA nor insurance will cover more than a small fraction of their losses. Via Facebook, I found Boulder Flood Relief (BFR), a days-old organization founded by alumni of the Occupy movements. Many of BFR’s organizers had pitched in to clean up after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, and in five days, they had recruited and organized more than 500 volunteers to do the same thing in Boulder County. Linda Angiono was one of them. “I got tired of reading all these messages on official websites saying that volunteers weren’t needed,” she said. “I went to Craigslist and found plenty of people who needed help, and that’s
Longmont homeowner Glenn Wright in the basement of his flood ravaged home. Water filled the basement, causing extensive damage. Wright is one of thousands of Front Range residents coping with property losses. Photo by Nicolette Toussaint
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Flood cleanup continued from page 14 how I found Boulder Flood Relief.” I joined Linda and other BFR volunteers in Wright’s slimy, muddy basement, still stinking from the sewage carried by the floodwaters. The job of stripping out the ruined carpeting and wallboard was dirty and disgusting. But, like Wright, I often found myself moved to tears. Crisis brings out the best in the human spirit, as exemplified by volunteers and first responders, but it also highlights human folly. On the news, I heard a lot about the lack of flood insurance, very little about building in flood plains and almost nothing about climate change. But looking down Wright’s street at the heaps of ruined belongings accumulating in front of every house, I knew that I was seeing its toll. This week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report that said that “the earth was set for further warming and more heat waves, floods, droughts, and rising sea levels, as greenhouse gases built up in the atmosphere.” It stated: “It is extremely likely that human influence has been the dominant cause of observed warming since the mid-20th century.” Somehow, the slogging through the mud and volunteering in the Boulder Flood Relief office gave me some respite from the anxiety that this epochal change instills in me. The St. Vrain’s flood was, as reported, “of biblical proportions”. Wright lives half
a mile from the river, not far from Golden Ponds and the St. Vrain Greenway trail, a spot where my mom and I walk during my visits to Longmont. The St. Vrain entirely covered Golden Ponds, ripping out trees and bridges, bending S-curves into the railroad tracks and swelling to more than a mile-and-a-half wide. Engulfing Wright’s home, it tipped over an unused refrigerator, swept it out of the garage and deposited it sideways in the yard. Standing on his basement stairs, Wright pointed to a line about two inches below the kitchen floor. “This is where the water came to,” he explained. “About an inch below the basement ceiling.” The evacuation call that Wright should have gotten never came, probably because the phone was already dead, cut off by the rising floodwaters. “It was pretty obvious when we had to leave,” he said. “The river started pouring through the windows.” Wright and his two tenants had just enough time to grab cats and clothing before fleeing. Wright waded through surging water up to his waist, carrying his cat – an animal that normally objects to being picked up. Staring wide-eyed at the torrent, the cat kept its claws sheathed, perhaps understanding the precariousness of the situation. “That was on September 12,” said Wright. “The country had 9/11, and now in Colorado, we have 9/12. We won’t forget this.” I know that I certainly won’t.
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Potato Day thru the ages Folks and species of all ages celebrated Carbondale’s 125th Anniversary at the Potato Day celebration on Sept. 28. Echos of people singing Happy Birthday rang throughout town as participants walked, rode and danced down Main Street in the community parade. Potato Day is Carbondale’s longest running annual event. Photos by Jane Bachrach
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A Brief History of Carbondale: The First Century while, was transforming into a ski area and resort of growing importance. New people were coming to the Roaring Fork Valley, and things began to change. The 1970s saw an influx of young people moving here, and with them a growing interest in culture and the arts and an expanded Carbondale, Colorado was platted on a business base. Mountain Fair, the Valley Jourplot of land bought from Ottawa Taney in nal newspaper and the Village Smithy trace 1885 and officially incorporated in 1888. their roots back to this time of population The railroad had arrived growth and cultural expansion. Carbondale was still a mining in the mid-1880s to serve coal and silver mines in the town. Coal production peaked in Roaring Fork and Crys1980, when 40 percent of Carbontal River valleys, putting dale’s workforce was employed by the town on the map from By Will Grandbois the mines. Then, in 1981, an explosion in the Mid-Continent mine the very start. The town’s founders named it after their hometown of near Redstone killed 15 locals. The industry Carbondale, Pennsylvania. was on the decline throughout the decade, Following the Silver Panic of 1893, Car- with Snowmass Coal laying off nearly all its bondale and her residents first showed their employees in 1984 and Mid-Continent cuteconomic fortitude by increasing agricultural ting back as well finally closing in 1991. production, particularly potatoes. As a result, Once again the community proved its abilthe town outlasted mining camps like Marion ity to adjust and, fueled by institutions like (which ceased production in 1895) and Spring KDNK, the town began to focus on arts and Gulch (1916). In 1909, town leaders saw fit to tourism. celebrate the spud with the first Potato Day. Through it all, the town kept growing. In Several major fires in the early years moti- the 50s and 60s, it expanded west to Highvated developers of that era to build in brick, way 133, north to the railroad tracks (now giving us many of the Main Street landmarks the Rio Grande Trail), and south to Snowmass we enjoy today. Drive. In the 70’s and 80’s, additional neighThrough the first half of the 20th century, borhoods were annexed to the north and residents enjoyed relative prosperity but little west and a new high school (now Carbondale major change. Then, in 1953, John and Anne Middle School) was built on the south side of Holden founded Colorado Rocky Mountain Snowmass Drive. Carbondale began to look School just outside town limits. Aspen, mean- like the town we know today. EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of two stories on the history of Carbondale, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. To have a part in next week’s story (on the last 25 years), log onto www.soprissun.com and take the poll at the bottom of the page.
Looking Back
Important dates in Carbondale history • 1882: First homesteads in Carbondale area • 1888: Carbondale incorporated • 1905: 4th of July fire destroys large sections of downtown • 1909: First Potato Day • 1923: Potato Grower’s Association founded • 1938: Highway 82 paved from Glenwood to Carbondale • 1952: Colorado Rocky Mountain School founded • 1953: Volunteer Fire Department founded • 1972: First Mountain Fair • 1973: Carbondale reaches 1,000 residents; Rams Football takes first state title • 1975: Valley Journal Founded • 1980: Population reaches 2,000 residents • 1981: Mid-Continent mine explosion kills 15 • 1983: KDNK founded • 1989-91: Rams Girls Basketball wins three state titles • 1990: Population reaches 3,000 residents • 1994: Voters approve River Valley Ranch • 1995: Carbondale reaches 4,000 residents • 1999: First Dandelion Day • 2000: Carbondale reaches 5,000 residents • 2003: Carbondale becomes a Home Rule town • 2004: Carbondale reaches 6,000 residents • 2009: Sopris Sun founded • 2010: Third Street Center Opens • 2013: Thompson House makes National Register of Historic Places
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Sisters withputs a passion for paper up New business artists under Basalt’steam ‘Big Top’ By S. Michael Jundt tionery,” says Amy, “and are often avoid the press. We even helped a By S. Michael Jundt They are the duo force behind Ex- told we write the best thank you gentleman rent a tux so he could surThe Basalt “Emporium and Flying Circus” is a welcome addition to historic downtown Basalt. Ringmaster, Shae press Yourself, located on Midland notes. It seemed like a perfect fit! We prise his girlfriend with a mountain Singer, whose successful concept originated in her Aspen location in 2011, is no stranger to Basalt. In fact, her EmpoAvenue in downtown Basalt. have loved being a part of so many top proposal.” rium resides in the same space — 132 Midland Ave. — that her “Sashae” flower shop occupied 25 years ago. Their business is really two parts: Sisters Erin Jones and Amy Forsey life occasions for hundreds of people Shae, a Texas graduate with degrees in journalism, industrial psychology and a minor in underwater photography, were raised on the Front Range in in the Roaring Fork Valley and be- retail for stationery and gifts, and cusdid her share of traveling before settling in the valley. Evergreen and are now completing yond. We’ve had a tremendous fol- tom paper goods’ design and services. “When I graduated I worked for ABC and NBC News,” says Shae, “covering topics in areas that had big probtheir first decade as business owners lowing and have watched many of “We have seen a huge increase in the lems like San Salvador during the takeover, Mexico’s elections, oil refinery explosions and various war torn areas. I in the Roaring Fork Valley. our customers grow up, from their custom part of our business,” says worked with PBS as an editor on several underwater films and on other freelance video and film jobs. While it was “We bought the business in De- birth announcements to birthday Erin. “We even launched a custom exciting and certainly an adrenalin rush that type of lifestyle is hard to sustain.” cember 2003,” says Amy. “Erin was parties to graduations and first jobs.” welcome bag product for Aspen area The Emporium hosts the work of dozens of local and Colorado area artists and crafters and the items are priced With just the one store front in destination events and weddings (thelooking for an opportunity to be her by the artists themselves so you’re not paying for a middleman. But the Flying Circus is not just a showcase for art, Basalt they are still able to assist cus- HELLOtote.com) which keeps us exown boss.” you’ll find locally produced foods, candles, jams, honey, farm fresh eggs and, just like 25 years earlier, flowers. The stationery business appealed tomers internationally. They work tremely busy during wedding season.” Having been involved with the Aspen Saturday Market and the Aspen Highlands Winter Market, Shae realized While Erin moved out of the area to Erin, as did Basalt. Prior to own- with brides all over the United States the need of local artists to have year round representation to promote and sell their creations. Her idea has been an ing the business she worked for non- and are beginning to map countries several years ago, she still operates all immediate success and she has a nice waiting list of artists wanting to “join the circus.” profits in both California and Denver. they’ve shipped to: Canada, Aus- the back office details for the store. It’s also a way to support local artists and to enable customers to buy local, all with a bit of fun tossed in. And, Amy joined the business right out of tralia, New Zealand, England and Amy runs day-to-day operations in there’s a sustainable quality to it all. Everything is either handmade or repurposed and that alone is reason to apthe store and is the designer. college in 2003 and together they’ve France thus far. plaud. “Together we have the perfect The girls have some rather faseen their business grow by leaps and “I really think one of the points to remember is that Basalt is the heart of the valley,” says Shae. “With Aspen on bounds. In fact, earlier this year they mous customers of the Hollywood combination of left-brain, right-brain one end and Glenwood on the other we are center stage . . . Basalt needs the excitement of new businesses and with were able to double their floor space variety too. “It’s always fun to turn for a small, creative business,” says this type of store we change and grow daily with art, product and fun.” with a move up the street to a spot lo- around and see them browsing in the Amy. “And . . . we’re sisters.” For more information go to: store,” says Erin, “We’ve had secret cated on the river. “We have always loved sta- back office meetings with clients to www.expressyourselfbasalt.com.
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11. What restrictions are there on marijuana growing operations? For instance, could someone come to town, set up a growing operation and sell wholesale to anyone? The local and state residency requirements (see above) pertain to cultivation operations as well. Until July 1, 2014 only the three medical marijuana businesses in Carbondale (if they choose to apply and receive a license) may cultivate recreational marijuana. Beginning January 2, 2014 the town will begin accepting letters of intent from people wanting to open recreational marijuana businesses. The Town will begin licensing additional recreational marijuana businesses on July 1, 2014. The town has capped the number of all recreational marijuana businesses at five per type (retail sales, manufacturing, cultivation, testing) until July 1, 2015. A recreational marijuana wholesaler may only sell to a licensed recreational marijuana business. 12. Describe what a manufacturing operation might look like and where it could be located. All recreational marijuana businesses are re-
quired to have a security alarm system, locks and a video surveillance camera that operates continuously. The manufacturing operation is required to have a professional kitchen. There are also very specific labeling and bookkeeping requirements. A manufacturing operation can only be located in an area zoned Commercial/Retail/ Wholesale or General Industrial. They may not be located within 500 feet of a school, daycare center, drug and/or alcohol facility. The applicant also has to apply for a special use permit pursuant to Town of Carbondale Land Use Code provisions. No home occupation businesses are permitted. 13. Carbondale allows all four types of marijuana operations that are allowed under state law. What are they? • Retail Marijuana Store: A business licensed to purchase recreational marijuana from a cultivation facility and products from a licensed manufacturing facility and then sell those items to consumers. • Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility: A licensed facility that cultivates, harvests and packages recreational marijuana for sale to retail stores. • Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturing Facility: A facility licensed to purchase recreational
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Legals ORDINANCE NO. 11 Series 2013
ORDINANCE NO. 12 Series 2013
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE, COLORADO, EXENDING THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA MORATORIUM THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2014, AND ADOPTING A RETAIL MARIJUANA LICENSING ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE, COLORADO APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR LOT 11, TWELFTH STREET INDUSTRY PLACE
NOTICE: This Ordinance was introduced, read, and adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Carbondale, Colorado, on October 1, 2013 This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. The full text of said Ordinance is available to the public at www.carbondalegov.org or at the office of the Town Clerk, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, Colorado, during normal business hours. THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE _________________________ By: s/s Stacey Bernot, Mayor
NOTICE: This Ordinance was introduced, read, and adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Carbondale, Colorado, on September 24, 2013 This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. The full text of said Ordinance is available to the public at www.carbondalegov.org or at the office of the Town Clerk, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, Colorado, during normal business hours. THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE _________________________ By: s/s Stacey Bernot, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ s/s Cathy Derby, Town Clerk
ATTEST: __________________________ s/s Cathy Derby, Town Clerk
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Grab and Go Local Grass-fed Beef Burgers
By the Locals For the Locals Locally raised beef and produce 220 Main St, Carbondale | 970-963-1569 fatbellyburgers.com | info@fatbellyburgers.com
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Tai Chi
SIMPLE TAI CHI BEGINNING OCTOBER 4 New Senior Matters Class
11 AM at Third Street Center, Room 33
Mid-Valley Food Pantries
with
John Norton Info: 970 379-1375
Learn more at www.liftup.org and join us on facebook!
Monday, Wednesday, Friday at TSC Level 1 Beginner 11AM - Noon Level 2 Beginner 8:30-10 AM Intermediate 9-10:00 AM
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orchardvalleyfarms.com 970-527-6838 • 15836 Black Bridge Rd., Paonia, CO
LLA2 81623
If you've tried regular tai chi and found it to be too difficult or advanced, try this new class for a more comfortable experience.
Carbondale: Third Street Center, 520 South 3rd Street, #35 Mon, Wed & Fri: 10am-12:30pm • 963-1778 Basalt: Basalt Community United Methodist Church 167 Holland Hills Rd. • Wed & Thur: 11am-1pm • 279-1492
HAY RIDES Saturdays in October, 11a.m. and 2 p.m. Cost: $5 per child. Price includes hay ride and petting zoo.
We are really missing all our college freshman friends! Especially our daughter Shiloh.
God Speed, Make us proud y'all!
www.AspenFaceandBodySculpting.com
Food is available at LIFT-UP’s seven area food pantries, made possible by support from our caring community.
PUMPKIN PATCH daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Halloween (donations for pumpkins benefit Partners)
Email frosty@sopris.net Web frostycpa.com
Certified Public Accountant
Help for families in need.
PUMPKIN PATCH & HAY RIDE
Office 970-704-1101 Fax 970-704-9101
JOHN FROST MERRIOTT
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The Sopris Sun, Carbondale’s community supported newspaper • October 3, 2013 • 19
ROARING FORK OPEN 2013 October 4–October 27 Opening Reception Thursday, October 3 6–8 pm
Exhibition Walkthrough with guest curator James Surls Thursday, October 3 6:00–6:30 pm
Free Public Programming In conjunction with the RFO, noted local chefs will invent culinary dishes inspired by exhibition artworks. Join us Saturdays from 5–6 at the Aspen Art Museum. October 5 Julia and Allen Domingos Epicure October 19 Rustique Bistro October 12 Martin Oswald Pyramid Bistro October 26 Miles Angelo Caribou Club
590 North Mill Street Aspen, CO 81611
Admission to the AAM is FREE courtesy of Amy and John Phelan.
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