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VOLUME 1, NUMBER 36 • OCTOBER 15, 2009

The “mast” of a recently erected gas rig stands above Highway 133, just west of McClure Pass. Photo by Terray Sylvester

Rigs on the Roadside Gas development continues west of McClure Pass By Terray Sylvester

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n recent weeks, two new gas rigs have been catching the attention of drivers on Highway 133 on the far side of McClure Pass. The towers, or “masts,” of the rigs are the most visible portion of the relatively small-scale, but ongoing, natural gas and coalbed methane development in the area. “It was just chance that both of those ended up being close to the highway,” said Brad Robinson, president of Gunnison Energy, LLC, which owns one of the rigs.“It’s the first time, probably, that there were two true rigs visible to the highway.” Gunnison Energy and SG Interests, a Texas-based company that owns the other rig visible from the road, are the most active companies in the area, and have been active in the region for about the last seven years.

According to Bureau of Land Management maps, gas leases lie on both sides of the highway between the pass and Paonia Reservoir. The majority are located to the north and west of the highway, extending over the Muddy Creek watershed and the slopes of Bull Mountain into the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison national forests. Land to the southeast of the highway, beneath the Ragged Mountains and Chair Mountain has also been leased, but so far activity has been concentrated in the bulk of the leases to the northwest. The area in question lies near land being focused on by the Thompson Divide Coalition, a Carbondale-based group that is attempting to withdraw federal land generally to the west of town from oil and gas leasing. But since much of the activity

in the McClure Pass area is occurring on private land, the coalition is steering clear of engaging with it. “TDC is not looking at the private land, but if you’re talking about oil and gas resources, the pools don’t respect private and public land boundaries,” said Peter Hart, staff attorney with the Carbondale-based Wilderness Workshop, which is working with the coalition.“So if there is gas under private land there is probably gas under the [nearby] public land, too.” “From our perspective at the Wilderness Workshop, it’s getting pretty close to home. It certainly, I guess, signifies the importance of what the [coalition] is trying to do.” The Gunnison Energy rig, which was taken down last week, sat on a ridge on the east flank of Bull Mountain, and was briefly visible to drivers looking west from the highway, not far north of the reservoir. A well pad will remain in place. It sits on private land but accesses federal mineral rights, stated Robinson. GAS DEVELOPMENT page 5

Carbondale Commentary Photo contest The first flakes have flown and more are on the way, so don’t forget about The Sun’s photo contest. We’ll award a dinner for two at a local restaurant to the reader who submits the most striking photo of early snow on Mt. Sopris. Send in your submissions by Oct. 16 to news@soprissun.com. Three submissions per person. Files should be between one and three megabytes.

Letters

The Sopris Sun welcomes your letters, limited to no more than 400 words. Letters exceeding that length may be edited or returned for revisions. Include your name and residence (for publication) and a contact email and phone number. Submit letters via email to letters@soprissun.com or via snail mail to P.O. Box 399, Carbondale, CO 81623.

Don’t forget 350

Dear Editor: If there is one number you should remember this fall, it is 350. Three hundred fifty parts per million – it’s the safe upper limit of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to leading climate scientists.We’re at 390 and rising. If there is one date you should remember, it is Oct. 24, the International Day of Climate Action – a global protest against inaction on climate change. In the Roaring Fork Valley we’ve worked a lot on our local footprint – from plastic bags to buses to boilers.These are important measures, but you know what? Without concerted international cooperation on climate change, none of it matters. The scope of this issue requires an appropriately strong and global response to world leaders. So when you ask at the end of “An Inconvenient Truth” or a climate talk, “What, besides changing light bulbs, can I do?” Here’s the most important thing you can do: show up on Oct. 24. Aspen and “Carbon”dale will be joining more than 1,800 communities on six continents with actions at 3 p.m. in the Gondola Plaza, and 3:50 p.m. at the rec center, respectively. Tell your friends, foes, cousins, parents, siblings, co-workers, preachers, teachers, pen pals, pets, anyone about it. If they don’t live here and don’t have a local event planned, they can get one started. 350.org is a good place to get the facts and get to work. See you on the 24th. Chris Hassig Carbondale

A heart full of thanks

Dear Editor: I would like to thank everyone for their help and love! I got a brace for my back and it’s helping the fracture heal and the pain not be so bad. I especially would like to thank some special angels in this community of Carbondale. The first is Katherine Schumacher for being my nurse and helping me out in every way – laundry, groceries – and being a great friend. Next is Claire Ridgley for taking care of my shop and being a great friend. Next would be The Sopris Sun for putting humanity in the community, and all my pals at Ella, and Karla Bingham for bringing the best damn fried chicken I have ever had. And for the Carbondale Food Co-op and those who donated money, my heart full of thanks and love. Dennis Collins Glenwood Springs

cooperating on a plan for a new athletic facility. This is a milestone! I think that Bill Lamont and Jeff Jackel deserve a big congratulations and thank you from all of us for making this happen. As a tennis player, I have been grousing about a town of 6,000 having only two playable tennis courts. This plan hopefully will relieve that problem. Bob Lucas Carbondale

Joy Blong, Teri Bruna, and Noreen Steiner soaked up some sun – and some of The Sun – on the White Rim in Canyonlands National Park, Utah. Photo courtesy of Joy Blong

Dear Editor: I am writing to urge Pitkin County residents to support ballot issue 1A to create an energy smart loan local improvement district. This is the best type of government program. It helps individual property owners while also serving the greater public good. It is totally voluntary and the costs are paid by the people who choose to participate. It stimulates the local economy, and it reduces fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions. I can speak from experience. Last year Boulder County residents voted overwhelmingly to create the same type of program. Since then, 2,000 residents have attended program workshops and nearly 650 property owners have used the program to invest $10 million in insulating their homes, upgrading windows, upgrading boilers and furnaces, and installing solar panels. Residents from across the political spectrum love the fact that this is a government program that offers help to individuals without creating new regulations or new taxes. This was one of the few county ballot issues that drew widespread support from Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians. Environmentalists love the program because it does so much to improve energy efficiency and encourage solar power. Local contractors love the program because it has kept their businesses humming through the recession. Homeowners love it because it lets them lower their energy bills and increase the value of their homes. The same will be true in Pitkin County. Vote yes on 1A! Will Toor Boulder County Commissioner

trailheads as well as the whole Four Mile/ Thompson Creek trail system. We have a broad range of members from the very young to the very old to the handicapped, plus all those in between.We are a club that promotes family, fun and responsible stewardship of the land. We continue to treasure and maintain these lands so future generations can have the opportunity to experience them the way we have. Snowmobiling is an experience that excludes no one. We are one of 10 clubs that will be directly affected by [the hidden gems] proposal.There are 10,000 registered snowmobiles in the affected areas of this proposal and over 34,000 snowmobiles registered in the state of Colorado. This is way bigger than a few snowmobiles in Carbondale. There seems to be a huge misconception that all we do is ride the trails. The trails are just a means to get us started, nothing more. The true snowmobiling experience begins when we turn off the trail and head out into the backcountry. This is where we truly ride. This is where it happens. A snowmobile can go everywhere in the winter that a horse can go in the summer. That is why many who have horses also have snowmobiles. It gives us a chance to experience the forest yeararound. It’s no accident that so many snowmobilers are also cowboys. Right now as it is proposed, we snowmobile in over 350,000 acres of the Hidden Gems Wilderness Proposal. To say we are unaffected by this proposal is another huge misconception. This proposal encompasses some of our most treasured back country and riding areas. Sean Martin President Mount Sopris Rec Riders

Snowmobilers see the forest

Help the Gems help us

1A was good for Boulder

Dear Editor: My name is Sean Martin and I am the president of the local snowmobile club, The Mount Sopris Rec Riders. Our club has been in existence for over 35 years and has been in Carbondale for that entire time. Members of our club were instrumental in developing the Sports center planners – way to go Sunlight to Powder Horn Trail (SP Trail) and we still maintain over 50 miles of this trail. Dear Editor: Wow! I am thrilled to read in The Sopris We also maintain the Marion Gulch, Sunlight, Sun that RE-1 and Carbondale are actually East Divide, West Divide and Muddy Creek 2 • THE SOPRIS SUN • OCTOBER 15, 2009

Dear Editor: There is a lot of speculation concerning the Hidden Gems expansion of wilderness areas. We are afraid of losing precious trails for our bikes, sleds or dirt machines. Our time in the wild country is our most precious experience. This is our mountain homeland and we want to keep it. I look in our valleys and see the change from my 50 years here. I am stunned, yet I know that only 100 years ago these were all

wilderness lands visited by the Ute most summers and left to creation during the winters. I see the last 10 years’ growth, compounded by what is coming before commissioners now, and then I imagine that logarithmic leap in density for the next 100 years. Take a drive up Piceance Creek out of Rifle, and look into our future. We owe it to ourselves and children to actually look at the maps and work with the Hidden Gems campaign to secure the pristine areas we love. Chances are our runs are not affected by any wilderness designations being proposed. Chances are better that the area has already been closed by the Forest Service or BLM. The ones I have walked are miniscule. It barely takes an hour to cross into Wilderness or another road and pipeline. Let’s know for sure before we halt this preservation effort because of misconceptions.The maps are naturally complex; please study them.Ask for a presentation to your group. Help the Gems help us. John Hoffmann Carbondale Town Trustee LETTERS page 10

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GarCo seeks alternative approach to clean energy loans By Jeremy Heiman On Nov. 3, voters in Eagle, Gunnison and Pitkin counties will be voting on a ballot measure that would make homeowners eligible for loans to add energy efficiency and renewable energy measures to their homes. Garfield County voters will not see a similar item on their ballot this year, but not because county officials are opposed to such a measure. If voters approve ballot issue 1A in Eagle, Gunnison or Pitkin county, homeowners there will be able to take advantage of a Colorado program signed into law by the governor last year, referred to as“energy smart loan program” in neighboring counties. Colorado House Bill 1350 authorized the formation of energy improvement districts to finance home energy improvement loans. Each of the three counties would be a separate district with its own bonding authority, and would issue bonds to finance the investments. “Garfield County’s not ignoring this opportunity,” Commissioner Trési Houpt told The Sun last week. “We’re very supportive.” She said the staff of the Garfield County New Energy Community Initiative (G-NECI) has been urging the county to pursue developing an energy improvement investment program. Alice Laird, director of G-NECI, said the Board of County Commissioners has been cautious about the administrative and staff costs of such a program, which are all but unknown, and made a decision not to put a bonding question before the voters this fall. But the commissioners are open to funding an investment program through some means other than bonding, she said. In mid-April, after a presentation by Laird, G-NECI’s Heather McGregor and Carbondale Mayor Michael Hassig, who sits on the G-NECI board, the Garfield County Commissioners voted unanimously to continue to explore the possibility of creating a district and investing in home and small business energy improvements. The Garfield County strategy could operate under the same state legislation, but would not involve issuing bonds. Laird said Garfield County might take a

Garfield County is pursuing alternative strategies to take advantage of Colorado House Bill 1350, touted as making it significantly easier for home and small business owners to install energy efficiency and renewable energy retrofits. Photo by Jane Bachrach very different route to an energy improvement district and an energy loan program. The G-NECI Advisory Board has talked about starting slowly with a pilot project to find out how much demand there is for energy improvement loans. In this approach, Laird said, the county could create an improvement district by approval of the commissioners, without a vote of the electorate. Establishing a bonding authority for the district under HB1350 requires an election, under Colorado’s taxpayers’ bill of rights (TABOR) amendment, but the commissioners can create a district and an investment program without an election. A G-NECI memorandum indicates that by sharing administrative work with nearby counties that are also pursuing energy programs under HB1350, Garfield County might find that the cost of administration could be reduced. Some funding for administrative costs might come from the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO), too. The GEO might have some funding available as seed money for an improvement district, as well. The county will also consider

other sources of funding for the improvement district that can be invested in energy improvements for the benefit of households and small businesses throughout the region, Laird said. Money borrowed under HB1350 can be used for improvements such as insulation upgrades, replacing inefficient heating and cooling systems, replacing inefficient lighting, sealing air leakage, and installing solar photovoltaic systems, solar water heating systems, geothermal systems or small wind systems. These measures are desirable because, in addition to their environmental benefits, they will pay for themselves in reduced utility bills over a period of years. Money that goes to homeowners has a fixed interest rate and is repaid through an assessment added to the property tax on the home, most often paid monthly through the owner’s mortgage payment. The program is not supported by tax money and is said to have no financial effect on those who do not participate in the program. Boulder County moved quickly enough to get a question on its November ballot in 2008, and became the first Colorado county

to approve a program under HB1350. The county asked for the authority to issue up to $40 million in bonds, and has already approved $10 million in loans. The cost of the bonds, over time, will be covered by the interest on the loans to homeowners. Carbondale Energy Manager Josh Smith, who works with CORE, the Community Office for Resource Efficiency, said a program like HB1350 is needed because money for bank loans is tight. “What we’re finding is people are not going to banks for this type of loan,” Smith said. Advantages of such a system, according to the CORE Web site, are that it helps homeowners overcome the high initial cost of energy improvements and attaches the cost to the dwelling, whether the owner sells it or continues to own it. This means that the original homeowner doesn’t have to hold the property to take advantage of the payback in lower energy costs that the improvements will bring. “This is going to be a game-changer,” Smith said.“People don’t have to be afraid to invest, if they think they might move before the payoff period is over.”

Carbondale fire district board of trustees discusses tax windfall By Lynn Burton Special to The Sopris Sun What to do with a 30 percent increase in property tax revenues for 2010? The Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District board of directors is discussing that question at its Nov. 11 public hearing on the 2010 budget nears. “That (the tax windfall) should be a topic of discussion at the November hearing,” said Carbondale Fire Chief Ron Leach.“It will be thoroughly debated, which is healthy.” Based on a current general fund levy of 5.9 mills, the fire district stands to take in approximately $600,000 more in 2010 than in 2009, thanks to an average 30 percent increase in property values during Garfield County’s most recent assessment period. Leach said one option is for the district to retain enough windfall tax revenue to bring the general fund reserve up to $1 million, and refund through tax credits about $200,000 to taxpayers. At the current general fund levy of 5.9 mills, a $500,000 house generates $234 for the district. District-wide, a

$200,000 tax credit would translate to a $23 rebate on a $500,000 house. Special taxing districts in Colorado – such as the fire district, Colorado Mountain College, Roaring Fork School District, Garfield County Library District and others – can cut their mill levies to offset an increase in property values, but to increase the levies back to previous levels takes a vote of the people. Fearing that voters might not approve mill levy increases in the future, most special districts are keeping their levies the same and pocketing the tax windfall that increased property values have created.As property values decline, which they have been for the past year, tax bills for property owners could also decline in 2011 and 2012 if mill levies remain at their current levels. Most special districts in Garfield County adopted their 2010 budgets earlier this year. The fire board was scheduled to discuss the 2010 budget at its Oct. 14 meeting. Leach said he doesn’t expect the board to adopt the budget at its Nov. 11 meeting, but is likely to approve it at its Dec. 9 meeting. The deadline

“That (the tax windfall) should be a topic of discussion at the November hearing. It will be thoroughly debated, which is healthy.” Ron Leach Carbondale Fire Chief to approve the budget is Dec. 15, Leach said. Although the fire board has placed general fund revenues on the table, a 1.73 mill levy to cover a $6 million bond issue that voters approved in 2002 will remain unchanged. That bond financed numerous capital improvements for the far-flung district, including its new headquarters and training center on Highway 133, and expansion of

the West Bank station. Other fire stations include ones on Missouri Heights, and in Redstone and Marble. As for other items in the proposed 2010 budget, the district expects to spend $100,000 to upgrade its communication system in order to remain compatible with the Garfield County Communication Center’s system. “Those radios are expensive,” Leach said. The fire district also plans to upgrade itsWeb site, which will be more user-friendly for the public than the current site, and include realtime information and weather forecasts that will help property owners plan open burning. “This (the weather information) is being done to prevent big wildfires,” Leach said. “Wildfires, I think, are the number one threat to the community.” No big ticket items, such as fire trucks or ambulances,are proposed for 2010,Leach said. Area voters created the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District in 1953. A five-member, elected board sets policy and oversees the 320-square-mile district. The district has 18 employees and 65 volunteers.

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News Briefs Bear ordinance in effect The town of Carbondale is reminding residents that a new emergency ordinance concerning trash disposal is in effect. Trash may now be placed outside for pick-up only on collection day between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. The ordinance is intended to reduce wildlife incidents in neighborhoods and is especially important while bears are foraging before they hibernate.

Another sign of the times Building projects in Carbondale this year are, so far, worth far less than last year. According to a report from Community Development Director Doug Dotson, Carbondale has issued 74 new building permits this year through the end of September. Most permits were for remodeling and additions, and the total value of the projects is estimated at $2,492,094. Last year in the same period, 118 building permits were issued for work valued at about $21,743,456.

’Dale for the day A group of local activists is putting out a call to “all folks concerned about the environment.” On Oct. 24 they’ll be organizing a gettogether at the Third Street Center at 520

South Third St. to support climate change action as part of the international 350.org campaign. The Carbondale event is called “’Dale for the day.” Because, logically, you can’t do anything about climate change without doing something about carbon (emissions). Attendees are encouraged to ride their bikes to the Third Street Center and to bring along a non-perishable food item to donate to LIFT-UP. From the Third Street Center, the party will roll over to the solar farm at CRMS and then to Dos Gringos, for some Dales Pale Ale and friendship, said a press release. 350.org is an effort to build an international movement to stave off the effects of climate change. According to campaign organizers, 350 parts per million has been identified as the safe upper limit for carbon in the atmosphere. The campaign aims to coordinate hundreds of climate awareness actions, around the world, on Oct. 24. Reports from the events will be available at 350.org. For more information about the event, visit 350.org/dalefortheday.

Rock harvesting to expand A proposal to expand a decorative rock harvesting operation outside of Marble has

stirred up some public response. Since 1998, the Gallegos Corporation has been harvesting rock for landscaping and construction from an 8-acre parcel of land (dubbed the Conger Rock Harvesting Area) that it owns near the airstrip in Marble on the south side of Crystal River Road. The company proposes to expand that operation onto about 23 acres of adjacent land on the White River National Forest. The Aspen-Sopris Ranger District granted a permit for the expansion on July 17, but not before about 30 concerned neighbors submitted comments on the plan. The permit is now being challenged by two appeals. If the permit is granted, Gallegos would only harvest surface rock, said an environmental assessment. According to the assessment, “there are no structures, diversions, settling ponds, waste dumps or staging pads associated with the process. The operation does not require any milling, exploration activities, or tailings disposal.” But comments submitted to the Forest Service state that the operations will be noisy and ugly, especially to anyone on the far side of the Crystal River; will disturb wildlife and impact real estate values; and will generally be out of place in a town that was founded on mining but has since become mostly

residential and now caters to tourists. Commenters also argued against the length of the permit — Gallegos applied to operate on the public land for the next 30 years. When District Ranger Irene Davidson approved the permit, she stipulated that operations adhere to the state noise statute. Davidson also narrowed the initial project area to about 6 acres and required Gallegos to reapply for its contracts annually, which would allow the Forest Service to periodically re-evaluate the operation. The appeals on the permit contend that the rock harvesting operation would violate a Colorado noise statute and would run counter to the forest plan, which potentially withdraws the area from mineral harvesting. The appeals are under review, but a decision is due Oct. 23. A few other legal hurdles stand in Gallegos’ way; the company must still secure a reclamation permit from the state and a permit from the county. According to Gunnison County Assistant Planning Director Neal Starkebaum, the Gunnison County planning department is still in the initial phase of its review, but the county planning commission will eventually hold public hearings and conduct a site visit. No dates have yet been set for either.

Cop Shop A slow week for the Carbondale police... Tuesday, Oct. 6 At 4:46 p.m. police received a report of a woman whose car had stalled on Highway 133. An officer looked for her but couldn’t find her. Tuesday, Oct. 6 At 5:21 p.m. a man reported losing his massive key ring, with about 20 keys on it, somewhere in the vicinity of Main Street. Wednesday, Oct. 7 At 10:10 a.m. a woman reported a case of check fraud. She had mailed a check to Ecuador to pay for a vacation, but the check never arrived. It was altered and cashed elsewhere in the U.S. Wednesday, Oct. 7 At 9:44 a.m. Police took a report of a man threatening to commit “suicide by cop.” Yikes. Wednesday, Oct. 7 An officer issued two warnings and a citation to folks speeding on Snowmass Road in a school zone. Wednesday, Oct. 7 Police took a report from a woman who had misplaced the key to her Cadillac. The key ring holds one other key and a mosaic butterfly with an “e” on it. Hand it in to the police if you find it. Thursday, Oct. 8 Around midnight, officers left citations on three cars parked on the wrong side of the road and one parked on the sidewalk.

HAPPY HUMP DAY A VETeran at posing for calendars and competitions such as “best legs” at Celtic Fest, Carbondale veterinarian Dr. Ben Mackin won last weekend’s Oktoberfest competition in downtown Carbondale. Mackin owns Carbondale Animal Hospital and treats small animals and goats. Photo by Jane Bachrach

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Carbondale to repave bike path at RVR entrance By Jeremy Heiman A standoff between the town of Carbondale and the homeowners association of River Valley Ranch, regarding 39 cottonwood trees and a bike path, appears to be on its way to a resolution. The Carbondale Board of Trustees sent a letter to the head of the RVR Master Association board last week, encouraging RVR to replant the trees at the entrance to the development in 2010. The letter promises a good faith effort to find funding to repave the bike path at the same location, which was badly damaged by the growth of tree roots in 2007. The saga started in 1999, when the developer of River Valley Ranch planted 40 cottonwood trees at the entrance to the upscale golf and residential subdivision. Unfortunately, many of the trees were planted over a utility corridor filled with compacted road base gravel, and next to an asphalt bike path. In 2006, as the cottonwoods grew, their roots began buckling the pavement of the bike path. By the summer of 2007, the damage had gotten so bad that the town deemed it dangerous. The town removed the asphalt and replaced it with a fine gravel mix known as crusher fines. In November 2007, River Valley Ranch applied to the town of Carbondale for permission to cut down 39 trees. This was shortly after Chip Munday, director of the RVR Master Association, promised in an email to Carbondale Public Works Director Larry Ballenger that RVR would develop a new landscaping plan for the area and install the new landscaping in the spring of 2008. With those assurances, on Dec. 5, 2007, Ballenger gave the Master Association permission to have the trees cut down. The trees were removed in mid-December. In February 2008, a committee of RVR homeowners hired a landscape architect to create a plan for the entrance. That plan was not completed in time to replant trees at the entrance in spring, and after working out details with the landscape architect in autumn, the association set its sights on spring 2009 for replanting the trees. In preparing the budget for 2009 in the fall of 2008, the Board of Trustees considered a request for $80,000 for repaving the bike path. The item was dropped from the 2009 budget due to low anticipated revenues. In January 2009, the board of directors of the Master Association decided to postpone planting, after a separate incident drained the association’s reserve funds. After discussion on several occasions, the trustees informally agreed in a Sept. 29 work session to inform RVR that the town would repave the trail, or pay for pavement only for a new trail, but will not pay for the work necessary to build a new trail in a different location. “We’ve stumbled toward a solution that seems to work,” said Mayor Michael Hassig. The bike path with cottonwood trees (top) and without. Submitted photos

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The gas rig recently visible from Highway 133 is one of more than a dozen wells in the Muddy Creek watershed west of McClure Pass. Photo by Terray Sylvester

Robinson said that Gunnison Energy has a total of four active wells in the area, and that the company’s activity has varied from year to year. Last year, Gunnison Energy drilled no new wells in the area, but in 2007 it sunk several new holes. “We’re not trying to rush.We’re just trying to learn how to produce the area,” Robinson said. “We’re trying to do it in a way that has a minimum of impacts.” The more conspicuous of the two new rigs is owned by Texas-based SG Interests (SG) and stands on private land just north of Highway 133 on the west side of McClure Pass before the turnoff for County Road 265. To date, most of the drilling activity in the area has occurred on private land to the north and west of the highway, in an area of oil and gas leases organized by the BLM called the Bull Mountain Unit.The new SG well sits within the unit, which encompasses roughly 20,000 acres of land — most of it private — on both sides of Highway 133, near the intersection with County Road 265.

Robbie Guinn, vice president of SG, said the rig near the road is one of three new wells the company drilled this summer in the unit. The rig was erected in September, and SG Interests plans to disassemble it soon, Guinn said, leaving a pad in place for the life of the well. The life of a well in the Bull Mountain Unit is estimated to be about 30 years, according to a recent BLM public scoping notice on a plan change for the unit (see sidebar). Guinn stated that the company began drilling wells in the area in 2003, and since then has drilled a total of 16 wells within and in close proximity to the Bull Mountain Unit, five of them in the national forest. Guinn said that SG hasn’t increased its activity in the area, but that it hasn’t slowed in recent years either. He said SG has typically drilled about three wells each summer, and the company expects to drill five next year. “We have pretty much maintained a steady pace,” Guinn said.“We really haven’t decreased or increased our activities.”

Plan revision in the works

more over the next 50 years. Dan Morse, executive director of the High Country Citizen’s Alliance, based out of Crested Butte, stated that he doesn’t expect the impacts from 150 wells to be significantly different, in kind, than the impacts of 50. Because the number of well pads wouldn’t change, he expects surface impacts to be similar. But he noted that with more development, impacts could potentially be more intense. For example, with more wells, a higher degree of groundwater contamination could occur. The deadline for comments on the proposed plan revision is Nov. 13. A copy of the scoping notice is available online at www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/ufo.html.

The Bureau of Land Management is asking for public input on a proposed expansion to oil and gas development plans on the Bull Mountain Unit. SG Interests had originally proposed to drill roughly 50 wells from a total of 60 well pads in the unit. The latest proposal would raise the total number of wells to 150, including up to five disposal wells for “produced water,” or water generated as a byproduct during drilling. The total number of proposed pads would remain the same. Currently, 11 well pads exist in the Bull Mountain Unit. According to the scoping document, SG plans to develop 49

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Speaking of “the biz” Carbondale local and former chamber director Randi Lowenthal was interviewed recently by CNN Headline News out of Denver. Randi is currently president and CEO of the Roaring Fork Business Resource Center, which is a nonprofit that assists entrepreneurs and new local businesses from Parachute to Aspen.You can catch Randi’s interview locally on cable channel 44 throughout October on these dates: Mondays at 4:54 p.m.; Tuesdays

Sheepdog trials this weekend It might be a good idea for Carbondale’s public landscape manager, Tony Coia, to attend the sheepdog trials this weekend so he can start planning for the National Sheepdog Finals in 2011. The National Finals will have a huge economic impact on Carbondale, and Coia might want to start thinking about how to make Carbondale a little more dog friendly. We have some suggestions: Coia could possibly add a few more fire hydrants around town, put a few dog houses on Main Street to shield them from any bad weather, and add a few dog racks where people can easily tie their dogs comfortably. Coia might want to think about installing a few permanent watering holes for the dogs, as well, and the 2011 sheepdog trials are a good excuse to start. After all… we are Bonedale. The Sheepdog trials are this weekend, Friday through Sunday at Strang ranch. For details, check out our story from last week online at soprissun.com.

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From Susanville to Boston. Congratulations to Carbondalians Leslie Johnson (left) and Sarah Villafranco (right) for achieving their goals in the Bizz Johnson trail marathon in Susanville, California, that took place on Oct 11. After 4 1/2 months of training, Johnson set a goal to finish in 4 hours and she ran it in 3:59, finishing ninth in her age group. Villafranco ran in 3:43 and her goal was 3:45. She finished third in her age group. Boston next year? (submitted photos)

Grapes like basketballs According to Sophia, who covers the party circuit for Scuttlebutt, Molly Irwin (Mustang Molly) and Josh Fogg exchanged nuptials last weekend at Aspen Glen. Sophia said the bride looked so elegant she could have been wearing Armani (but, Sophia whispered,“she was probably wearing secondhand”). She also let us know that Ro Mead was dancing her bootie off and “at the sparkle party table,

grapes were thrown around like basketballs.” Congratulations to Mustang and Josh.

Happy belated birthday: Jeff Jackel, Skye Skinner, Ants Cullwick, Don Ensign. (Send us your birthdate and we’ll be sure to miss it.)

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We’re pretty sure that Liz and Bill Phillips aren’t too concerned about their son, Taylor, who will be missing from their lives for the next several months. In fact, they’re probably quite proud of him; he just landed a position as an assistant director (AD) on one of TV’s most popular series, “Lost,” which is shot in Hawaii. For the last eight years or so, Taylor has been living in Los Angeles and producing small independent films as well as working as an AD on various movies. So, he’s had some success. However, in Hollywood terms, getting this gig on “Lost” basically ensures that Taylor has a bright future in the biz. According to his mom, Liz (a Sopris Sun board member, yea Liz!), Taylor will be rotating between first AD and second AD duties, which are both key positions in television production. Congratulations, Taylor.

Missing: One free-range Karma Tomato Plant that was located in the alley behind Dos Gringos! The conditions were perfect this summer for an errant little tomato seed to grow on its own and give birth to lots of tomatoes. Julie Oldham, co-owner of Dos Gringos and the one who came up with the name for the beloved tomato plant, poignantly described how the rain washed a seed out of a box of crushed tomatoes and into a crack in the asphalt beside the restaurant. The plant grew and thrived on its own, due to the combination of circumstances including the constant water source from a dripping swamp cooler and the warm spot created from the thermal mass of the concrete building. Fortunately, the Oldhams and the employees at Dos Gringos were able to share one tomato they harvested when daughter Kate cut it into small pieces. The following day, however, Oldham went out to see if there were any more ripe tomatoes and the plant was gone. The family is hoping that the culprit who took the free-range Karma Tomato Plant will, one night next summer,under the safety of darkness, plant another one in the same location.

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Scuttlebutt was sad to learn that the “Merle and Chameleon Show” on KDNK is going off the air at the end of October. According to our secret contact at KDNK, the Chameleon doesn’t have time to continue doing the radio show because of too many business obligations. Merle told Scuttlebutt that he doesn’t want to continue without Chameleon because he “gets lonely and sad.” The pair started this particular show around 10 years ago, basically so the friends could get“goofy” together, said Merle. Scuttlebutt hadn’t known, and was quite interested to find out that after their radio show the pair regularly held a “men’s salon” at the Village Smithy with eight to 10 men who would “gossip” and “talk about body parts,” Merle said. Their last show is tentatively scheduled for 8-10 a.m., Oct. 28, on KDNK. Be sure to tune in because, according to Merle, they will go out with a bang.

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Scared of swine flu? How to keep pig panic in check By Trina Ortega If you’ve been holed up at home, eating your reserves of canned goods and drinking stockpiled water, your trial is almost at an end – the H1N1 flu vaccine arrived in Garfield County last week. While Garfield and Pitkin counties are expecting an increase in numbers of those getting vaccinated for both H1N1 and seasonal flu, for others, the arrival of the vaccine is nothing to shout about. Branden Cohen at True Nature Healing Arts recently circulated emails informing friends and neighbors, “… vaccines/flu shots contain many poisons, including mercury, aluminum phosphate, acetone and formaldehyde. This is fact, not fiction. Doesn’t this seem counterintuitive?” On the other hand, if you fall somewhere in the middle –— you’re not going to stay boarded up all winter, but you also rely on Western medicine for some ailments — it’s difficult to know how to keep the H1N1 panic in check. Garfield County had a total of 23 influenza cases reported from April through the end of September; 20 of those were H1N1, according to Jim Rada, public information officer for Garfield Public Health. With H1N1 on the front end of the seasonal flu season (which typically hits in November and December) and appearing to be more virulent in younger populations, the H1N1 concerns do have merit.

“There’s a lot of confusion out there. This is a different kind of flu season than we’ve had before. We’ve got H1N1 but we also have the seasonal flu to contend with,” Rada said. Symptoms of the swine flu are similar to the “regular” flu and other viral illnesses — achiness, fever, scratchy throat, runny nose, cough, and fatigue. That ambiguity can be troubling. But that is sometimes exactly what a medical practitioner is there for, too. Dr. Gary Knaus of Carbondale’s Roaring Fork Family Physicians says doctors listen to folks and help them put their symptoms and fears into perspective. Knaus noted last spring that the clinic saw a different viral respiratory illness every three weeks. Exposed to so many cases, doctors can usually tell on the surface if it’s the “virus of the week” or something more worrisome. It could be general complaints combined with extraordinary symptoms, Knaus says: high fever of 102 or above, “teeth-rattling” chills, shortness of breath that leaves you fighting for air. Regardless, if it helps keep you sane, pay a quick visit to get tested and keep the fear in check. Or, Knaus advises, put in a phone call to your physician. Although it’s no way for a doctor to make a diagnosis, sometimes a quick call can save hours of worrying. Rada advises people to become familiar

Doctor’s orders: Keep an eye peeled for flu symptoms – but don’t panic. Photo by Terray Sylvester

with flu symptoms, and if a child has these symptoms, pay close attention and do not leave the young one alone. Health officials say to seek medical attention right away if your loved one has difficulty breathing or chest pain, has purple or blue discoloration of the skin or lips, is vomiting and unable to keep liquids down, or shows signs of dehydration, such as feeling dizzy or being unable to urinate. Additionally, Rada says, people should get vaccinated for both flus. “The more people who get vaccinated, the less virulent it becomes in our community.And it may lessen the severity of the illness if you do get it,” he said. The demand for the H1N1 vaccine, however, has caused a delay in getting enough of the seasonal flu vaccine. Although the first round of the vaccine to Garfield County, in nasal spray form, was limited and used for emergency response personnel, more shipments will arrive weekly through the flu season, Rada said.

“We will basically be able to get everyone vaccinated who wants to be,” Rada added. Rada said the H1N1 vaccine is manufactured “exactly like seasonal flu vaccine,” so there are no other risks to receiving the vaccine.

Precautions: nothing to sneeze at To prevent the spread of illness, the CDC recommends you cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze; wash your hands often; avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth; and stay home if you are sick. But all agree that starting with basic, everyday wellness is essential. “The other thing people need do is take care of themselves — eat right, rest, drink a lot of water,” Rada said. “When we weaken our bodies because of poor nutrition … that just makes us more susceptible to all kinds of diseases.” Knaus’s advice: “The best way of fighting it is to prevent it.”

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Community Calendar THURSDAY Oct. 15 FLY TYING 101 • Captain Matthew Thomas will offer an instructional fly tying session focusing on some Roaring Fork standards from 6-8 p.m. at The Lodge on the Roaring Fork at 0635 County Road 106. This event is free, but each participant must bring a vise. To RSVP, and for more information, visit LodgeontheRoaringFork.com or call 963-5806. THEATER AUDITIONS • Thunder River Theatre Company is seeking actors to play 20- and 30-somethings for its upcoming productions “Visiting Mr. Green” and “The Glass Menagerie.” Auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m at TRTC. Call TRTC at 963-8200 with questions. ‘PRIDE & PREJUDICE’ • CMC presents Jon Jory’s stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel at 7 p.m. nightly Oct. 15-17 and 22-24 at the New Space Theatre at 3000 County Road 114 in Glenwood Springs. A matinee will be staged at 2 p.m. Oct. 25. Call 947-8252 for more information. Call 947-8177 for tickets.

FRI.–SUN. Oct. 16-18 RESTAURANT SPECIAL • Konnyaku, at 568 Highway 133, will celebrate its second anniversary by offering half-priced entrees from 5-10 p.m. 10 percent of proceeds benefit The Sopris Sun. Call 704-0889 for more information.

FRIDAY Oct. 16 KIPP TALK • The Roaring Fork Cultural Council hosts a dialogue with Mike Feinberg, co-founder of the KIPP Foundation, a widely renowned public school network, at 7:30 p.m. at the Thunder River Theatre. For more information, call (970) 948-7060.

To list your event, email information to news@soprissun.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday. Events take place in Carbondale unless noted.

YOGA WORKSHOP • True Nature Healing Arts at 549 Main St. offers storytelling with Paul Frantzich from 7-8 p.m. He will tell the Russian folk tale “The Fire Bird” in the old way with drum and fierce imagination. MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre shows “The Hangover” (R) at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 through Thursday, Oct. 22. Also showing “Food, Inc.” (PG) at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18. PHAT THAIGER • The Pink Phat Thaiger Party will start at 10 p.m. at Phat Thai at 343 Main St. Party will include X-rated fusion drinks and benefits Komen Aspen and KDNK. Pink attire encouraged. $5 cover. Visit kdnk.org and komenaspen.org for more information. BEER TASTING • Sopris Liquor and Wine at the corner of Main Street and Highway 133 will host a free beer tasting of Avery Beers from 4:30-6 p.m. Free hors d’oeuvres included.

SAT.-SUN. Oct. 17-18 SYMPHONY OPENS • Symphony in the Valley will present “Viva España,” a Spanishflavored performance, featuring classical guitarist Javier de los Santos at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 17, at Roaring Fork High School, and at 2 p.m., Oct. 18, at Glenwood Springs High School. Purchase tickets at SymphonyIn TheValley.org or purchase individual tickets at the door.

SATURDAY Oct. 17

HARVEST PARTY • Rock Bottom Ranch holds its eighth annual Harvest Party, 12-4 p.m., at 2001 Hooks Spur in Basalt. Pumpkin carving, hay rides, farm animals, apple cider pressing, games, music and more fun for all.

A vehicle-free event. Call 927-6760 for shuttle schedules, admission fees and more information. ART/BREWFEST • The Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts holds its 10th annual Culinary Arts,Wine and Brewfest from 4-7 p.m. at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs. Tickets will be sold at cheaper, 1999 prices. To reserve tickets, call 945-2414. YOGA WORKSHOP • Julie Nemiroff will offer a Kundalini Yoga workshop from 4-6 p.m. For more information, call Bettina at 963-9900.

SUNDAY Oct. 18 SPORT SWAP • Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard School holds its annual Sport Swap. Find all sorts of gear from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bank of Colorado parking lot in El Jebel. Admission is free for buyers. Sellers, call (970) 205-5102 to reserve your space. LIVE MUSIC • Ella, at 348 Main St., will host the Hell Roaring String Band for Sunday Bluegrass Brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. NIA WORKSHOP • A tips and tricks for teachers class will be held 1-3 p.m. for Nia white belt graduates. A class jam will be held from 3:15-4:30 p.m. Both will be at River Valley Ranch House at 444 River Valley Ranch. To register, email springsnia@aol.com.

TUESDAY Oct. 20 SKI CLUB SIGN-UP • Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club will hold the second of two downvalley registration sessions from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Roaring Fork High School. Bilingual volunteers will be available and all forms are available in Span-

ish. For more information, call 205-5160.

WEDNESDAY Oct. 21 SENIOR ACTING • Senior Matters offers “Acting Up! An introductory theater class for seniors of all ages.” Classes are held Wednesdays from 1:30-2:45 p.m. through Nov. 18. Beginners welcome. For more information, contact Randy Vanderhurst at 963-2379 or randyvan@comcast.net; or call Richard at 987-4034. NURSING SCHOOL • CMC offers information about the Roaring Fork Campus nursing program during two similar meetings at 11:30 a.m. and at 5:30 p.m. in the Calaway Academic Center at CMC’s Spring Valley Center at 3000 County Road 114, Glenwood Springs. For more information, call 947-8257. ROTARY PRESENTATION • Ken Neubecker will present “Watershed Issues” during the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Carbondale at 6:45 a.m. at the fire station building at 301 Meadowood Drive. Guests welcome. Breakfast is $12. For more information, call Jay Leavitt at 379-1436. PIZZA TUNES • Adam Thompson and Noah Arneson will play new age acoustic reggae/psychograss from 7-10 p.m. at White House Pizza. Go to whitehousepizza.com for more information. No cover. WINE TASTING • Sopris Liquor and Wine hosts a free wine tasting from 5:30-7 p.m. at the southeast corner of Main Street and Highway 133. Seven Heavenly Chards, 7 Deadly Zins, Petite Petit and 6 Sense Syrah will be offered along with free hors d’oeuvres.

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Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors It’s what we do. Carbondale Community United Methodist Church 385 So. 2nd Street – PO Box 793 Rev. Wallace D. (Wally) Finley, Pastor Rev. Dr. Richard Lyons, Pastor ccumc@rof.net Church: 963-446 • Wally: 379-5686 • Richard: 987-4034

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The Carbondale Recreation and Community Center turned up in two editions of“Athletic Business” magazine this summer. Stories published in June and July lauded the center’s clean, green, LEED Platinum-certified design. In the July article,Town Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Jackel was quoted:“Most towns this size wouldn’t even consider something like [the uber-efficient building]. This is the most environmentally conscious, energy-conserving community that I have ever been a part of.” In September the Recreation Center received another accolade.The Colorado Parks and Recreation Association awarded the facility a Columbine Award for the “most outstanding park and recreation facility project design,” though, Jackel told The Sun that the kudos should really go to the local firms behind the center: B&H General Contractors and JR Baker Architects.

The Roaring Fork Cultural Council will host a dialogue with Mike Feinberg, cofounder of the KIPP Foundation, on Friday, Oct. 16. The KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) Foundation consists of 82 high-performing public schools around the nation that serve 21,000 children. “They are free, open-enrollement college preparatory schools with a track record for preparing students in underserved communities for success college and life, states a flyer.” Feinberg is a recipient of the Presidential Citizen’s Medal, and has been featured in national media, including “60 Minutes,” The New York Times and The Washington Post. The dialogue will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Thunder River Theatre at 67 Promenade. Admission is $10. Call 948-7060 for more information.

Colorado Mountain College will offer information about the Roaring Fork Campus nursing program in Carbondale. Program requirements, the application process and scholarship opportunities will be covered in two meetings on the same day. They will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21 in the Calaway Academic Center at CMC’s Spring Valley Center at 3000 County Road 114 near Glenwood Springs. For more information, call 947-8257.

RFSD community forum The Roaring Fork School District will host a districtwide community forum at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Carbondale Middle School. Come learn about how the district works to challenge and inspire each student. School board members and administrators will be available to discuss the role parents play in public education, and to listen to participants’ ideas on how the district can help parents engage with their child’s education. For more information, call Cyndy Hallford at 384-6009.

Mountain Fair slide show and party Help CCAH celebrate its members and volunteers at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Dos Gringos. Free appetizers and drinks will be served and the 2009 Mountain Fair slide show will be viewed, along with the CCAH vision and plans for the Third Street Center.The event will also kick off CCAH’s membership drive. New members are welcome, and renewing members are, too. CCAH depends on its membership to facilitate programming and operations. Membership to CCAH is a yearly commitment. CCAH builds community through art. For more information, visit carbondalearts.com.

Stimulus plan kick-off The Carbondale town trustees will sponsor a brief and informative kick-off meeting for the “Go Green, Get Green” Carbondale Stimulus Campaign. The campaign is intended to stimulate business by bringing people into stores and services for a chance to win a variety of prizes. The Grand Prize is an electric car. Other monthly prizes include cash, bicycles and other “green” gifts. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 at Carbondale Town Hall. For more information, call 963-1890.

Angel Tree coordinator needed LIFT-UP urgently needs a coordinator for this year’s Angel Tree Gift Program in Carbondale. This volunteer will oversee the registration from Oct. 26 through Nov. 13, and gift distribution on Dec. 19, and will also manage the area’s Angel Trees. Respond to LIFT-UP by Oct. 19., so that this time-hon-

ored tradition may continue for Carbondale’s families in need. Call 945-2005.

Free health screenings Mountain Family Health Centers will conduct free health screenings throughout the region in October. Screenings are open to the public. Take this opportunity to make sure you’re in good health for the fall and winter seasons. The free screenings include cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, body mass index and a heart disease risk assessment. No appointment is necessary. Area businesses may arrange for free, on-site screenings for employees or customers. Screenings will be offered in Glenwood Springs on Oct. 16, 17 and 25, and in Basalt on Oct. 29. Call Sharla Gallegos at 618-3159 for times, locations and more information.

AVSC registration session Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club will hold the second of two downvalley registration sessions from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Roaring Fork High School. AVSC staff will be on hand to answer questions, help with scholarship applications and sign up participants. Aspen Skiing Company staff will also be present to issue ski passes. Children must be present to get passes. Bilingual volunteers will be available and all forms are available in Spanish. For more information, contact Madeleine Hawken at AVSC at 205-5160.

OCTOBER IS HERE! AS OF TODAY THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE DITCHES WILL BE SHUT DOWN AND PARK RESTROOMS WILL BE CLOSED DITCHES SHOULD BE RUNNING AGAIN ON APRIL 15, 2010 AND THE RESTROOMS OPEN AS WEATHER PERMITS IN THE SPRING THE SOPRIS SUN • OCTOBER 15, 2009 • 9

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Art Briefs

Fight the Gems, for the elderly

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Dear Editor: The Wilderness Workshop would like us to believe that our current wilderness is only that of “the high-elevation rock and ice variety.” The truth is a large percentage of our designated wilderness varies greatly in altitude and is lush, green, and full of wildlife and alpine lakes eight months of the year. Our wilderness is very ecologically diverse. My husband and I are senior citizens and enjoy the present availability of the forest land for our use. We are no longer capable of hiking extensively or horseback riding and must rely on motorization (i.e. RV) to enjoy the forest lands. Please don’t take this privilege away from us. Sue May Rifle

Wilderness by the people Dear Editor: The Wilderness Act wasn’t written with Forest Service bureaucrats in mind. It was written to allow citizens to protect the crown jewels and hidden gems of the backcountry from logging, mining, energy development and overuse by humans.We can and do sometimes love areas to death. The “leave no trace” ethic written into the Wilderness Act ensures these protected areas will remain alive and wild for the benefit of the environment and people, including our children and grandchildren. It’s important to remind ourselves that most of the wilderness we enjoy around here now exists because of the vision and hard work of the people who live here. I urge Forest Supervisor Fitzsimmons to take time to get

out on the land and see the Hidden Gems areas before he makes up his mind. Locals have been working countless hours to identify wilderness quality lands and to craft a proposal for both the community and Congress to consider. That’s the way it’s always been. Joy Caudill Carbondale

Energy efficiency for all Dear Editor: My family gets a significant portion of our electricity from the 20 solar panels mounted on our roof. Installing this system was not cheap and required a big up-front expense. Ballot initiative 1A (The Energy Smart Campaign) removes barriers to installing systems like the one I own. If you live in Pitkin or Eagle County you will receive your mail-in ballot shortly. Ballot question 1A on both ballots asks you to allow your county to sell bonds to fund residential and commercial energy efficiency and renewable projects. Proceeds of these bond sales are loaned to the property owner to be repaid over time through property tax payments. 1A creates a program to offer low-interest, long-term, fixed-rate loans to property owners. The loans will remain with the property until repaid. 1A is not a tax and only impacts the property owners who opt to access loan funds. 1A is a direct investment in local green jobs for plumbers, builders, carpenters, clean energy installers and other technicians. Vote yes on 1A! Matt Hamilton Carbondale

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Symphony in the Valley will open its 17th season at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 at Roaring Fork High School, and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 18 at Glenwood Springs High School. The symphony will present “Viva España,” a Spanish-flavored performance, featuring classical guitarist Javier de los Santos of Grand Junction playing Joaquin Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez.” The concert will also include the orchestral work “La Oración del Torero,” or the “Prayer of the Bullfighter,” by Joaquin Turina; and “Prelude, Siciliano and Rondo” by Malcolm Arnold. Purchase season and individual tickets at SymphonyInTheValley.org, or purchase individual tickets at the door. Ticket prices: adults, $12; seniors, $10; young people aged 3-18, $6; families, $30.

Roaring Fork Open deadline coming The Aspen Art Museum invites all Roaring Fork Valley artists to participate in the 2009 Roaring Fork Open, on view at the AAM from Oct. 29 through Nov. 29. An opening reception will be held Oct. 29.There is no entry fee and artists do not need to be members of the AAM to participate, but must reside in the Roaring Fork Valley between Aspen and Glenwood Springs. To participate artists must contact AAM Curatorial Associate Nicole Kinsler at 925-8050 by Oct. 16 to schedule a 10-minute appointment at the museum with AAM Director and Chief Curator Heidi Zuckerman Jacobson. Artist appointments will be scheduled for Oct. 2224. Zuckerman Jacobson will consult with each incoming RFO artist to review up to three artworks, one of which will be selected for inclusion in the exhibition. Artworks in a variety of media are welcome, but submissions should not exceed 48” in any dimension and 84” in height for sculpture. Space is limited, and no late entries can be accommodated. Each artist must be present for his or her interview/review. For further details, go to AAM online: aspenartmuseum.org.

Brewfest for the arts The Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its annual Culinary Arts, Wine and Brewfest this year. To honor the occasion, tickets will be sold at prices from 1999.Art center members can buy tickets in advance for $45 each.Tickets for non-members will cost $50. Tickets at the door will cost $60. Last year, tickets started at $75. The Wine and Brewfest will include cooking demonstrations, beers from more than a dozen Colorado microbrewers, wines from over 100 vineyards, gourmet cuisine from restaurants throughout the valley, and a silent auction. The Brewfest will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Hotel Colorado. Proceeds benefit the Center for the Arts. To reserve tickets, call 945-2414.

Bronze, stone and metal Public art is part of Carbondale’s heart By Trina Ortega She stands on the corner of Third and Main, her curvaceous shape and gold bandana turning heads of those cruising by. Her purple cowgirl hat, green boots and industrial chain belt all products of designer Kirk Alexander. There’s only one “Miss Carbondale” but we all own her as part of this year’s public sculptures in the Art aRound Town exhibit sponsored through the town’s Public Arts Commission. Fifteen new sculptures by Colorado artists were installed in late September near and along Main Street for the exhibit. The works are for sale and on display for the year. “The commission is very happy overall about the submissions we received this year,” said Commission Chair Patience Griffiths. Alexander’s “Miss Carbondale” was among the local entries submitted for the 2009-10 rotating exhibit. “We love her; she’s great. She puts a smile on your face,” Griffiths said. Nationally known sculptor Greg Tonozzi of Marble also is displaying work. “Egyptian Abyss,” carved from Colorado rose travertine marble, is one block west of her heel-clicking neighbor, “Miss Colorado,” but is just as shapely and eye-catching. The smooth rose stone invites the viewer to run a hand along the curve of her neck. “We’re thrilled Greg submitted a piece this year and has allowed us to have that on display,” Griffiths commented. The commission wants to continue to raise the bar on the quality and variety of submissions, which means the group will step up its fundraising efforts to help fund larger honorariums for each artist. The commission currently pays a $200 stipend to help sculptors pay to transport their work.

Another way the commission hopes to expand the program is by adding art in other areas of Carbondale. Artwork, some part of the revolving exhibit and others now owned by the town, is displayed at town hall, the recreation center, the historical museum and other locations near Main Street. But the commission wants to display sculpture at businesses along Highway 133, too, in order to beautify those sections of town. “Public sculpture creates a place that’s memorable. It creates a neighborhood; it gives it character and makes it different from every other town,” said Griffiths, who fell in love with Carbondale, in part, because of the public art. She recalls how a large granite chair along Main Street and other pieces were part of what contributed to Carbondale’s “real soul and real heart.” As part of Art aRound Town, the commission funds a $1,000 People’s Choice Award selected in September of each year. A reception is held for all artists and the winner recognized at the annual event. Artists are invited to apply for the rotating exhibit in May every year, and Griffiths encourages more locals to submit. The 2008-09 People’s Choice winner was “Fish Out of Water,” a cement sculpture by Sherrill Stone that graced Sixth and Main throughout the year. Keeping with tradition, the winner’s piece is moved to a new location but remains on display for another year. Look for Stone’s “Fish” now at Seventh and Main. Nine community members, and a participating artist, serve on the voluntary commission. Recent appointees Brad Sherman, Charles Pace and Chris Chacos join Lisa Rashbaum, Jane Cremi, Sue Edelstein, Mark Yale Harris, Carol Klein and Griffiths on the board.

The colors and simplicity of Kirk Alexander’s “Miss Carbondale” will put smiles on the faces of passersby. Photo by Trina Ortega

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The commission meets at 8 a.m. on the second Friday of the month at Town Hall. For more information, to purchase artwork, or to make a donation, call 963-0641.

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Peace and strength: martial art championships come to Carbondale By Kayla Henley The idle gymnasium at Bridges High School abruptly came to life on Saturday, Oct. 3, as testing candidates, practitioners and spectators from around the West filed inside. They had arrived for the 124th Soo Bahk Do Dan Classing Championships, which were taking place in Carbondale for the first time. In Soo Bahk Do, it is customary for practitioners to test for their Dan belt (pronounced “don” and equivalent to a black belt) at the Dan Classing Championships held twice a year. The event was for practitioners in Region 8 of the U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation, which consists of Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. Although the black belt in other martial arts represents perfection, practitioners of Soo Bahk Do believe that absolute perfection is elusive, as there is always something more to learn or improve upon; hence, the “black belt” for Soo Bahk Do practitioners is actually midnight blue. At Saturday’s event, local candidates tested for their Dan belts and higher distinctions. After achieving a black belt, there are eight other levels of testing. At the fourth level (“fourth degree Dan”) a practitioner receives the title “Master.” Two Soo Bahk Do masters operate the Rocky Mountain Martial Arts School in Basalt: Jeff Griggs, a sixth degree who recently celebrated his 30th year of practice; and Jennifer Gibbons, a fifth degree, and the highest ranking woman in Region 8.

Soo Bahk Do practitioners gathered in Carbondale for championships in early October. From left, Kerry Ach, Masters Jeff Griggs and Jennifer Gibbons, and David Warner. Photo by Denise Henley These two were a part of the panel of four judges at Saturday’s proceedings. They were privileged to have two of their students test for third degree Dans at the championships: David Warner and Kerry Ach. Both Warner and Ach live in Carbondale and have been training together for 10 years. The test lasted from 1-4 p.m., during

which Warner and Ach were either demonstrating or sitting off on the side solemnly observing the other participants. The two practitioners first met when they started training in Soo Bahk Do in the summer of 1999. They have continued with it ever since, overcoming the many obstacles, both physical and mental, that Soo Bahk Do presents.

“Although you might not think about it, there are other stresses that you don’t normally train under and part of the learning experience [of the test] is how you deal with those situations,” Warner said. “In spite of all this training you’ve done, things happen that you don’t expect.” That’s a lesson that Ach has had to face though it nearly took her life in the process. Four years ago, in 2005, after Ach had received her second degree Dan, she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer that required intensive chemotherapy. Life as she knew it came to a screeching halt. “It was definitely a roller coaster ride,” Ach said. “There were many times when I felt really strong and very confident that it was all going to be fine and I was going to get better, and times when I felt so tired of it, I kind of got discouraged.” After a year of treatment, Ach overcame the disease and resumed her training in Soo Bahk Do, but her lessons from cancer have not been erased. “It really just made me realize how precious time and energy are. It’s one of those life experiences where you step through a doorway and there’s no turning back, you can’t not be different afterwards,” she said. “There’s certainly fear that lingers, but the strength, the lessons and the love and all that, I think, are way more powerful.” Ach is now training as hard as ever in Soo Bahk Do. She and Warner agree with the lessons that this martial art has to share, which are not about seeking violence, but creating a peaceful community.

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Perfect roast chicken My mom did a great job with the turkey every Thanksgiving, but she claimed that she simply didn’t know how to bake a chicken. Perfect roast chicken may be the epitome of classic French cooking – taking something plain and making it incomparable, using very simple techniques. And as snow begins to dust Mt. Sopris and the aspens go for the gold, roasting a chicken will both warm and aromatize your kitchen. Served with roasted Red McClure potatoes, what could be a more perfect fall valley meal? You can exercise your own creativity and whims with this dish, By Chef George Bohmfalk going very plain or using a dozen different herbs and flavorings. Cooking time is not critical, so you can relax somewhat about watching the clock. After turning on the oven to around 400 degrees, begin by deciding what you want for flavoring. At a minimum, use salt and pepper, perhaps with a squirt of lemon or lime juice. I like to gather a mixture of fresh or dried herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, parsley and

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oregano. Most of those are included in the classic dried French mixture, herbes de Provence, along with lavender and a few delicious others. Chop these finely, along with a clove of garlic, and mix with the salt and pepper. You should have around two tablespoons of the mixture. Then take a nice fryer, remove the parts usually stuffed within the cavity, and rinse the bird well. My wife loves the liver, so I set it aside and add it to the pan halfway through cooking. I trim off the wing tips, any large hunks of yellow fat, and the tail bud, although this trimming is merely an aesthetic preference and not essential. The next step is both the most delicate and important. The secret to getting all this great flavor down into the meat and not just up on the skin is to separate the skin from the meat, creating a space into which you will spread the flavors. With the chicken lying on its back, very carefully lift the edge of the skin at the tail end of the breast and slide a finger or two between it and the meat on each side of the middle. This skin is fairly delicate and will tear if you stretch it too hard. Wiggle your fingers down over the thighs and as far as you can over the drumstick to open the space. Do the same from the head end, going down over the base of the wings. Now take the herb mix and spread it as well as you can over the meat throughout this space. If you have any left over, rub it on the surface of the skin. Sometimes I put half a lemon or lime or a few orange slices into the

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Ingredients: fryer hen, various herbs, garlic

Optional ingredients: flour, chicken stock, milk/cream cavity, or a couple of garlic cloves. Use your imagination! Any respectable French chef, and Julia Child, would now have you truss the hen, which involves tying it with twine into a compact football shape that they claim aids in cooking evenly. I don’t bother with that, as I believe it cooks just fine and the skin gets crispier with wings and legs floating free. Set the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side down. This allows the hen to baste itself, as fat and juices from the back area drip down over the legs and breast during the cooking. Add a cup or so of water or chicken stock to the pan and set it in the pre-heated oven. Roast for about half an hour or more, until the skin over the back gets brown and crispy. Using tongs or a couple of large forks, carefully turn the chicken over, being careful not to tear the breast skin. Don’t worry about the unsightly marks on the breast made by the rack; they’ll disappear as it cooks further. You may need to add more liquid to the pan to prevent the drippings from burning. If you’ve saved the liver, set it on the rack now. Continue roasting another half hour or more, until the breast skin gets brown and crispy. Check for doneness by cutting the skin between leg and body on one side and looking down toward the deep thigh joint. The joint should be easily movable and all the juices clear. If there is still any red or pink ap-

Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 60-90 minutes

pearance, cook a while longer. Once the chicken is cooked, it’s time to make a sauce or gravy. Open the space between the leg and body on the other side and carefully lift the chicken vertically, draining into the pan the juices that collect in those recesses. Place the chicken on an ovenproof platter and return it to the oven, which you can turn off. If you’re roasting potatoes or baking something else, just cover the chicken loosely with foil and set aside to stay warm. Pour the pan juices through a strainer, ideally into a fat separator. Absent a separator, skim off the risen fat, saving some for gravy, if you choose. If there are enough of these juices (at least half a cup) you can simply boil them down a few minutes in a small saucepan or skillet to concentrate the flavor further and slightly thicken the consistency for a fat-free sauce. If you prefer a thicker, flour-based gravy, you can use a couple of tablespoons of the rendered chicken fat, butter, or canola oil, and cook with a similar amount of flour, stirring as it bubbles for several minutes. Then whisk in the collected juices and more water, milk, cream, or chicken stock as needed, to make a nice creamy gravy. As you’re carving the pieces, don’t overlook the several small bites along the back. This is a carcass you’ll be happy to pick clean! Bon appétit!

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Varsity volleyball Oct. 9 vs. Basalt: 23-25, 25-21, 25-22, 25-17

(RFHS); Oct. 10 vs. Cedaredge: 25-7, 25-16 (RFHS), 25-16. Scores for the Oct. 13 match against Coal Ridge were not available at press time. RFHS will play Grand Valley at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 16, at Grand Valley; Olathe at 12 p.m., Oct. 17, at RFHS; and Eagle Valley at 6 p.m., Oct. 20, at Eagle Valley.

Unclassifieds Boys varsity soccer Oct. 8 vs. CRMS: 1-1; Oct. 10 vs.Vail Mountain School: 1-1. Oct. 13 vs. Basalt: 0-4 (Basalt). RFHS will play Coal Ridge at 4 p.m., Oct. 15, at Coal Ridge; and Paonia at 4 p.m., Oct. 20, at RFHS.

Left; The Rams’ Joey Clingan, 21, battles Basalt’s Nicole Booth, 12, for a point in the Oct. 9 game at Basalt. Photos by Jim Ryan. Below; Johnny Nieslanik, 26, runs the ball for the Rams in the Oct. 9 game against Basalt.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Carbondale Board of Trustees for the purpose of considering a Petition for Annexation by Lewis R. and Jacquelyn R. Thompson. The property is legally known as Lot 2 of the TLCCO Subdivision Exemption recorded as Reception No. 746205. The site is generally located directly west of Triangle Park, south of Hwy. 133 and north of River Valley Ranch. Said parcel contains 2.36 acres in size. Said Public Hearing will be held at the Carbondale

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Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Town of Carbondale Board of Trustees for the ensuing year of 2010; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk at Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection; that such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees to be held at Carbondale Town Hall on November 24, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

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