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Crystal City: The town that time forgot See pages 14-15
Coke oven update page 3
High water page 10
Redstone Rally recap page 21
Crystal dams page 2 & 7
Top, the Crystal Mill, also known as Dead Horse Mill and Lost Horse Mill, is located just below Crystal City. During the late 19th century, the mill powered a mechanical air compressor used in ore processing. Photo by Sue McEvoy Left, Crystal City’s main drag.
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Redstone Rally thanks Dear Echo: On behalf of the Redstone Rally, I would like to thank all of those who helped pull off the 2011, event especially Vicente Alcala, Richard Alcala, Billy and Kim Amicon, Chuck Logan, Sara Lewis, and my mother and sisters. Most of all I want to express my appreciation to the community of Redstone for your support in this effort. Mitch Alcala, Organizer Redstone Rally, Redstone
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Government Brief
Marble Times Faculty Advisor Deb Macek
Pitkin County commissioners join opposition to Crystal River dams
Distribution Dawn Distribution • 963-0874
On July 27, Pitkin County commissioners made an official resolution to oppose damming the Crystal River. The commissioners join a growing list of local and national organizations that have come out against building reservoirs and dams on the Crystal. Groups against building dams along the Crystal include the Crystal River Caucus, the Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association, Pitkin County’s Healthy Rivers and Streams, American Rivers, and Trout Unlimited. For years, the Colorado River and West Divide water conservation districts have held water rights on the Crystal, making diverting and damming the river a possibility. Although a plan to build a reservoir near Redstone has been abandoned, a smaller dam near the entrance to Marble is still on the books, and is pending a decision from a Glenwood Springs-based judge. – Carrie Click, Echo editor
Contributors to this issue of The Crystal Valley Echo:
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Pat Bingham, Skip and Kay Bell, Marilyn Murphy, Peggy DeVilbiss, Eben Erhard, Richard DeVilbiss, Bruce Gledhill, Kyle Stewart, Melissa Sidelinger, Sarah Johnson, Larry Good, Ernie Bradley, Michael D. Doherty, D.D.S., Janette Bier, Heather Froelicher, John Emerick, Ellie Kershow, Betty Bradley, Ashley Reynolds, Ron Sorter, John Stickney, Glenn Smith, Bettie Lou Gilbert, George Newman, Jill Ulrych Marble Charter School students and staff
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G O V E R N M E N T
Redstone Coke Ovens Update
Elk Park project receives needed funding
Original masons and today’s masons reflected in ovens By Ron Sorter, Redstone Historical Society Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of monthly updates about the construction at the Redstone coke ovens. Each one will summarize what’s happened in the last month and what to expect in the future. July was a good month for the masons working on the ovens. All four of the ovens to be fully restored, behind the existing monument, have received the restoration’s access tunnel brickwork. Iron sills and jambs that duplicate the originals have also been installed. In 1903, a pulley on a chain was sus- A temporary sign describes the renovations at Redstone’s historic Photo by Michael Ohnmacht pended between two iron hooks at the coke ovens front of the access tunnel. Cokers used about a 15-foot long rake to pull hot coke out of each oven. The rake had a long curved arm on the end to reach everywhere inside the oven, rolling atop that pulley so the coker could easily control it. Our engineer for the restoration project has excavated two of those hooks, and they’ll be installed on one of the restored ovens. Each stone arch piece above the access tunnel brickwork contains half of two air tunnels. The original pieces were numbered and when installed in sequence, they formed full air tunnels making sure that the exact, limited amount of air was allowed into each oven to control the coking process. These new pieces perfectly duplicate the originals. If you’ve visited the site, you’ve likely noticed the tan mortar, or parging, on the bottom outside of each oven. Those areas will eventually be filled with dirt and planted grass. The parging helps waterproof the oven and stop root growth into the bricks. The four restored ovens have more parging since they’ll have a full-height retaining wall with dirt behind it. You’ll recall that there will be two types of stabilization. All of the ovens stabilized so far are Type A, with one Type B (more open, no arch). More Type Bs will occur further north. The engineer for the project has found that the original masons mostly used one rowlock course of brick in the arch, but some used two rows. That’s why one of the A types now has a double rowlock course, to help document that difference. He’s also found some photos showing differing sizes of retaining wall stone depending on the height of the wall, so that variance will also be duplicated in the full-height retaining wall. The interest of travelers who stop at the ovens is really noticeable. According to what I hear, we’re all doing a great thing for Redstone and this community. Don’t forget, it’s taken all of us – Redstone, Pitkin County, and a bunch of partners and friends – 16 years to get where we are today. It’s in everyone’s interest to have the temporary sign that’s displayed at the site describing the restoration work, if for no other reason than to save the masons some time explaining. I have to admit, as county signs go, it’s a good one. It comes down when the masons are through this October. If you have any questions about anything that’s happening, call Melissa Sever, the county’s project manager, at 920-5390, or me, Ron, at 963-1787.
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Renovations could begin summer 2012 By Carrie Click, Echo editor
Today, Redstone’s Elk Park is a vacant, wide-open field with a parking lot that sits between the Crystal River and Highway 133 at the entrance to Redstone. Now, thanks to a funding approval, the park is one step closer to being renovated into a vibrant parcel of community open space. Gary Tennenbaum, the Pitkin County Open Space and Trails (OST) stewardship and trails manager, said that on July 27, the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners approved the acceptance and match for a Colorado Scenic Byway grant for $156,000 for Elk Park. “This will provide the main funding for the renovation of Elk Park, so OST will be starting the final planning in the coming months,” said Gary. A committee of local, volunteer community members began meeting and working together more than a year ago to review three parcels of open space in and around Redstone: Redstone Park, Redstone Boulders, and Elk Park. Working with OST and Bluegreen, an Aspen-based landscape design firm, the group looked at current uses and developed several concepts for each of the three parcels. The group’s ideas were then forwarded onto the OST’s board of directors, and were used when applying for funding. Some of those conceptual ideas include creating more of a “gateway” to Redstone, and providing spaces for outdoor activities and events. Gary said that without the community group, the Elk Park project would not have progressed as far as it has. “Without the conceptual plans completed last fall we would have never been able to obtain this funding,” said Gary. “[We’ll] be checking in with the planning committee members and community-at-large to see who would be interested in helping OST create the final plans so we can start renovating next summer.”
W H O Ashley Reynolds Carbondale
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“Who We Are” is a Q&A about a Crystal Valley resident or visitor. Our objective is to give community members better connections and familiarity with each other. Age: 32 Occupation: I’m the manager of Independence Run and Hike. We just moved the store to La Fontana Plaza, next door to Dos Gringos and we are loving our new location. Birthplace: Huntington, West Virginia When did you move to the Crystal Valley area and why? In December, my husband and I bought a house and moved to Carbondale from Aspen. We wanted to get a yard for our dogs and more space for ourselves. What three things would you like people to know about you? 1) I am currently training for my fifth marathon – the Rock n Roll Marathon in Denver in October. 2) I fancy myself a fabulous dancer and singer. But only one of these is true.
3) I have two great rescue dogs. The one in the accompanying picture is much more photogenic but I love them both equally. Which living person do you most admire? My cousin Larry… he was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago and since then, he’s done three century bike rides to benefit the Livestrong Foundation (are you listening Lance?), he’s climbed Mt. Rainier and he is now training for his first marathon. What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? “Embrace the uphills” from the book “The Other Shulman” by Alan Zweibel. It’s great advice for running and for life. What is your favorite thing to do in the Crystal Valley ? Run! I have been having so much fun exploring the trails in my new backyard.
Who are you? Would you like others to know who you are and what you’re about? Or do you know someone who lives and/or works in the Crystal Valley who would make an interesting Who We Are subject? Let us know by contacting the Echo at cve@crystalvalleyecho.com, or call 963-2373.
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C RY S TA L
C A L E N D A R Your calendar for goings on in and around the Crystal River Valley
Help the Echo’s calendar grow; let us know. Send event items to echo@crystalvalleyecho.com by the 15th of the preceding month. Be sure to include the five Ws (who, what, when, why and where); contact info, cost and anything else you think readers need to know. • July 29-Aug. 5: MARBLE/marble Symposium XXIII in Marble attracts sculptors of all levels to carve marble. 303297-1429. • Aug. 2: 6 p.m. An information session about Colorado Mountain College’s new bachelor’s degree programs is at CMC, 690 Colorado Ave., Carbondale. 9632172.
• Aug. 3: 5:30-7 p.m. The Valley Divas meet at Konnyakus in Carbondale. Valerie Gilliam is sharing about the mortgage business, Janice Carson is sharing about her Barter Network and Aloha Mountain Cyclery is presenting on women-specific needs and fits. $10/person includes drink and app. Go to facebook.com/valleydivasroaringfork.
• Aug. 14: 11:30 a.m. Historical walking tours of the town of Marble, presented by The Marble Hub. Tours start at the Hub, at the Marble City State Bank Building on West Main Street. Donations welcome. 704-9482. • Aug. 14: 4-7 p.m. The Johnny O. Band is at The Crystal Club Café on Redstone Boulevard in Redstone, as a benefit for Parkinson’s research. Event coordinated by Olivia Savard for Team Fox. Silent auction. $15/person. 9639616. • Aug. 16: Robert Earl Keen is at the Performing Arts Center at the Third Street Center (PAC3) in Carbondale. For tickets, prices and time, contact 925-1663, pac3carbondale.com. • Aug. 18: 1-3 p.m. Time to recycle in Redstone. In front of the Church at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard. • Aug. 18: 5:30 p.m. gates open. The last Carbondale Wild West Rodeo of the summer, at the Gus Darien Riding Arena on Catherine Store Road east of Carbondale; carbondalerodeo.com
• Aug. 4: 1-3 p.m. Time to recycle in Redstone. In front of the Church at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard.
• Aug. 20: 9-11 a.m. Invasive Weed Walk, meet at Marble General Store. RSVP Melissa 920-5214.
• Aug. 4: 5:30 p.m. gates open. Carbondale Wild West Rodeo, at the Gus Darien Riding Arena on Catherine Store Road east of Carbondale; carbondalerodeo.com.
• Aug. 20: 6:30 p.m. Peter Karp and Sue Foley, featuring folk, jazz and blues, are part of the Magical Moments summer concert series, at the Crystal Club Café on Redstone Boulevard in Redstone. No brought-in alcohol or food. 963-8240.
• Aug. 4: 7 p.m. The Marble Board of Trustees meeting is at Fellowship Hall at the Marble Community Church.
• Aug. 5: Last day to submit a trails survey to Pitkin County Open Space and Trails. Contact Lindsey Utter at 920-5224, or take the survey online at aspenpitkin.com/departments/open-space-trails/.
• Aug. 21: Last day to make dinner reservations for the Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association’s annual meeting on Aug. 28 at the Redstone Inn. Call John Stickney at 963-3584.
• Aug. 5: 6-8 p.m. First Friday is a tradition in Carbondale, and includes all types of retail businesses, galleries, restaurants, free shuttles, rickshaw rides, maps, and performers along the Highway 133 corridor, Third Street Center, and of course, downtown. carbondalearts.com.
• Aug. 26: 8:45 p.m. The Marble Hub presents Movie Nights this summer. August’s film is “Raiders of the Lost Ark” starring Harrison Ford, screened outdoors at the Mill Site Park Amphitheater. Bring chairs, blankets and drinks; Marble Charter School students are running a snack bar onsite. 704-9482.
• Aug. 5: 6-8 p.m. As part of First Friday, Majid Kahhak paints live at Kahhak Fine Arts & School, 411 Main St., Carbondale; this month, the painting is inspired by Wild West Rodeo. 704-0622, mkahhak.com.
• Aug. 27: 7-9 p.m. Filoha Meadows Naturalist Walk, hosted by Roaring Fork Conservancy and Pitkin County Open Space and Trails. Free. Registration required. 9271290, roaringfork.org
• Aug. 5: Nomination deadline for the Pitkin County Cares Volunteer Service Awards. Contact Pat Bingham at 920-5204, patb@co.pitkin.co.us or through aspenpitkin.com.
• Aug. 28: 5 p.m. Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association annual meeting is at the Redstone Inn; 5 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting. Call John at 963-3584.
• Aug. 5: 5:30 p.m. A reception, film screening and concert honoring the late John Denver and benefiting LIFTUP is at The Gathering Place in Carbondale. $25/adult ($10 more day of show); $10/children under 10; free/children under 5. 927-1155 for tickets and more info.
• Aug. 29: First day of the 2011-12 school year at Marble Charter School.
• Aug. 5-7: Marble Fest arts and music festival at Mill Site Park; marblefest.org.
• Every day during the summer at 1:30 p.m., tours of the historic Redstone Castle give you a peek into Redstone’s illustrious past. $15/adults; $10/seniors and children; tickets available at Tiffany of Redstone, Redstone General Store, and the Crystal Club Café all on Redstone Boulevard.
• Aug. 6: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Roaring Fork Conservancy presents the Roaring Fork Headwaters’ Diversion Tour at the Lost Man Campground, at mile marker 55 east of Aspen on Highway 82. Registration is required. Contact roaringfork.org/events, 927-1290.
• Aug. 6 : 6-8 p.m. Strolling Scones, ‘60’s dance music, live at Magical Moments summer concert series, Redstone Park. 963-8240.
• Aug. 9: 9 a.m. Redstone Community Association meets at the Redstone Inn. Learn about upcoming Redstone events, and help plan for them. redstonecolorado.com.
• Aug. 11: 5:30 p.m. gates open. Carbondale Wild West Rodeo, at the Gus Darien Riding Arena on Catherine Store Road east of Carbondale; carbondalerodeo.com.
• Aug. 13: 11:30 a.m. Historical walking tours of the town of Marble, presented by The Marble Hub. Tours start at the Hub, at the Marble City State Bank Building on West Main Street. Donations welcome. 704-9482.
ONGOING
• A variety of historical walking tours and hiking groups are meeting in August in Marble. Call The Marble Hub at 704-9482 for schedules and to sign up. • Mostly every day, horse-drawn carriage rides clip clop around Redstone. $25/person. 963-2526, redstoneinn.com. • Pilates in Redstone is on Monday and Thursday mornings; 8-9 a.m. is advanced; 9:30-10:30 a.m. is beginner; and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. – all levels, everyone welcome, at the Redstone Inn. $10 fee, punch passes available. Dress comfortably and bring a mat. Call instructor Sue McEvoy at 704-1843 for more info. • Roaring Fork Combat Veterans Support Group, a safe place for veterans who have served in combat operations to share, meets every Monday at 8 p.m. at the Circle Club, 123 Main St., Carbondale. Contact Adam McCabe, 309-613-6-91, bigmac309@gmail.com.
• Total Body Fitness summer schedule in Redstone is Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30-10:30 a.m., at the Church at Redstone on the Boulevard. Have a two-hour body experience: Sculpt your figure with low impact to burn body fat, weight-bearing exercises to strengthen and breathing and mindful stretching for flexibility and body/mind awareness. Free to the community. All abilities welcome. Since 1995. Personal training available. Instructor: Lisa Wagner, 963-8240.
• The Redstone Community Association meets the second Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. at the Redstone Inn in Redstone; redstonecolorado.com
• HEARTBEAT – support for survivors after suicide – meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 824 Cooper St. (the Bethel Chapel entrance), Glenwood. Call Pam Szedelyi, 9451398, or pamsz@sopris.net
• Every Wednesday, now through Oct. 5, the Carbondale Farmers’ Market is at Fourth and Main from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 704-4190, carbondalefarmersmarket.com.
• Every Wednesday this summer is Family Night at the Redstone Inn, with free use of the pool, hot tub and tennis courts (but fitness center is off-limits). Bring your own towel. All those under 16 must be chaperoned. 963-2526.
• Want to be "In Stitches"? Every first, third and sometimes fifth Wednesday, bring the stitches (knit, crochet, needlepoint etc.) of your choice to the Redstone Inn Library Room from 4-6 p.m. Beginner to advanced. Call Kay Bell, 963-9811 or Mary Dorais, 963-3862.
• Every Thursday through Aug. 18, the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo at the Gus Darien Riding Arena on Catherine Store Road (County Road 100), Carbondale. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., slack at 6:30 p.m., grand entry at 7:30 p.m. carbondalerodeo.com.
• Recycling in Redstone is on the first and third Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m. Bring your cardboard, glass, plastic, newspapers, magazines, aluminum, steel cans and office paper to the Pitkin County bin parked adjacent to the Church at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard. • Every Friday during the summer, the Redstone Company Store hosts Fresh Fridays for organically grown produce, meats, poultry, jams, cut flowers and more; from 3-7 p.m. on the Boulevard on the lawn outside the store. 963-3408. • Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the summer, Mill Site Park walking tours are available at 1 p.m. for groups of four or more. Tickets are $5/person and are sold at The Hub, at the Marble City State Bank Building on West Main Street. Donations welcome. 704-9482. • Throughout the summer, Carbondale Recreation offers classes and programs for a range of activities for kids and adults. 704-4190, carbondalerec.com. • Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers has a busy summer schedule of volunteer stewardship of public lands. Complete program information is available at rfov.org, 927-8241. • Redstone and Marble locals can get a Locals Card for discounts at the Redstone Inn at Happy Hours and more. Stop by the inn. 963-2526. • Get help: Crystal Valley residents living in Pitkin County (that’s you, Redstonians), are encouraged by the Aspen Counseling Center to pick up the phone if you are in an emotional crisis and need to talk to a trained professional. Don’t wait. Call 920-5555.
UPCOMING • Sept. 2-5: Redstone Art Foundation Labor Day Art Show is at the Redstone Inn and features a juried selection of local and out-of-valley artists in a range of mediums; redstoneartfoundation.org. • Sept. 4: 5:30-7:30 p.m. The last Magical Moments summer concert is The Defiance String Band, at Redstone Park. 963-8240. • Sept. 18: Lead King Loop, Quarry Climb and Lake Kids Loop charity races are in Marble; leadkingloop25k.com.
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G O V E R N M E N T
Government Brief
Marble Board of Trustees
Top hazards identified in Pitkin County During the first in a series of workshops to update Pitkin County’s Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan on June 23, more than 50 public safety officials and citizens identified the top four potential natural hazards they could foresee occurring in Pitkin County. In order of likelihood the natural hazards they identified are: • wildfire • landslides/mud flow/debris flow • winter weather • floods The top four potential human-caused hazards identified by the group are: • special events • aviation • pandemics • terrorism Local emergency management officials and citizens are now working together to update the county’s Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan that is designed to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards. The plan is updated every five years. The update will assess natural hazards that pose the greatest risks to Pitkin County and its incorporated towns. “The large turnout at our first meeting by our partners in public safety to address hazard mitigation issues speaks volumes,” says Pitkin County Emergency Manager Tom Grady. “We continue to encourage participation from the general public at future meetings as well.” A follow-up workshop was held July 21, and focused on identifying hazard mitigation action items. To view a video of the first workshop and more info go to aspenpitkin.com/emergencymanagement. Pitkin County is required to have a pre-disaster mitigation plan pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and to achieve eligibility for FEMA’s Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant, Flood Mitigation Assistance, Repetitive Loss Claims and Severe Repetitive Loss programs. Pitkin County was awarded $60,000 in state planning grants to prepare the current plan update. – Pat Bingham, Pitkin County
Gunnison County commissioners in Marble on Aug. 11 By Bettie Lou Gilbert, Echo contributor
At the July 7 meeting, the Marble Board of Trustees held an executive session, prior to the public meeting, to receive legal advice. In the public meeting, the board was asked for assistance in abating a potentially dangerous property on County Road 3. Connie Manus and Cyndi Fowler reported on the success of the town’s initial pheromone distribution, and the board discussed ways to deal with non-compliant property owners. The need for continuing education efforts was discussed, and it was agreed that an additional ad in the Echo would be purchased for this purpose. At the second meeting on July 13, additional discussions were held in executive session about ways to enforce town ordinances. The board addressed the build-up of gravel in Carbonate Creek. The town will contact the Army Corps of Engineering about obtaining permission to dredge some of the gravel. There was an agreement for the town to pay for some cleaning at The Hub. It was announced that Outward Bound participants would be in Marble on July 24, volunteering their time to clean out brush at Mill Site Park. The board authorized renting a chipper to take care of the brush. The board also authorized up to $200 to provide lunch for the Outward Bound volunteers. The Gunnison County commissioners will be in Marble on Aug. 11. The time is still to be determined. Check the county’s website for updates, at gunnisoncounty.org. The next Marble Board of Trustees meeting is on Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. at Fellowship Hall at the Marble Community Church.
Saturday, August 20
Invasive Weed Walk
PETER KARP & SUE FOLEY Magical Moments FREE Summer Concert Series 2011
Please join us for an informative noxious weed walk through the Town of Marble. The tour will begin at 9:00 am at the General Store. We’ll be identifying such noxious weeds as Oxeye daisy, Houndstongue, Chamomile and many others. The tour will discuss the impacts of these species and how to properly identify them.
6:30 p.m. Crystal Club Café Redstone
Celebrating 10 years!
Saturday, August 20th 2011 9:00 To 11:00AM Tour will start at the General Store in Marble Please RSVP to Melissa Sever at 920-5214
Sue Foley, critically acclaimed U.S. Singer/songwriter joins Blind Pig artist, Peter Karp, in a show that encompasses folk, jazz and blues… moving, rocking and exciting. ••Please do not bring any alcohol or food to this concert.•• THIS EVENT SPONSORED IN PART BY: Redstone Community Association, The Crystal Club and Bighorn Toyota
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G O V E R N M E N T
What’s up with Pitkin County?
Colorado Wilderness Act: Good for Pitkin County and Colorado By George Newman, Pitkin County District 5 commissioner I applaud U.S. Congresswoman Diana DeGette for introducing the Colorado Wilderness Act of 2011. This bill contains 33 proposed wilderness areas around the state for a total of 714,807 acres. Designated wilderness lands in Colorado account for only 15.7 percent of federally owned property. The Colorado Wilderness Act would preserve an additional three percent leaving 84 percent of these lands available for current multi-purpose uses. This act is unique in that the areas proposed for wilderness designation are primarily BLM mid-elevation lands and lower-lying canyons. Wilderness lands are highly valued by Colorado residents and visitors for their multi-use potential including hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, wildlife viewing and bird watching to name a few. Wilderness helps ensure healthy forests that in turn protect our watershed, which is critical for clean water. Wilderness also ensures clean air, a healthy wildlife habitat, and a diverse ecological landscape. Sub-alpine areas are currently under represented in our wilderness preservation program, yet they are critical to maintaining wildlife habitat. Wilderness contributes, not only to our quality of life, but is important to our economy. In fact, study after study shows the economic benefits wilderness adds to local communities. Counties fortunate enough to include wilderness lands can have a much more sustainable economy. Preserving our wide-open spaces in perpetuity helps attract visitors from around the world, generating significant recreation and tourism dollars. Scenic and wildlife-based recreation stimulates new businesses, creates job opportunities and enhances property values. Overall, the intrinsic benefits of wilderness further sustain our economy and preserve the unique character of our state for future generations. Two areas in Pitkin County outside of Aspen are included in the 2011 Wilderness Act: the Eagle Mountain/Maroon Bells addition and the Assignation Ridge/Thompson Creek proposed wilderness in the Crystal River Valley watershed. Whereas the Eagle Mountain/Maroon Bells proposal will add 325 acres to the renowned Snowmass/Maroon Bells Wilderness, the Assignation Ridge/Thompson Creek proposal preserves an entirely new area encompassing 21,900 acres of pristine mid-elevation terrain that would be unique to our area and the state. As with all of the areas covered by the act, the boundaries of the Assignation Ridge/Thompson Creek proposed wilderness reflect years of negotiations and compromise and take into account recommendations by ranchers whose livestock graze on these lands as well as recreationalists who hike, climb and mountain bike there. (Note: The popular Tall Pines/Braderich Creek Trail will remain outside the proposed wilderness area). In fact, the Colorado Division of Wildlife has stated that this area "should remain roadless with no new trails or road construction in order to protect its rich diversity of wildlife and habitat values including big game winter range, elk summer concentration and production areas as well as provide a good quality hunting experience." The U. S. Forest Service has also officially recommended to Congress that this area be designated as wilderness. Pitkin County has long been considered a world-class tourist destination. Through the county's Open Space and Trails program, significant public funds have been invested in the conservation of a 4,800-acre land mass near Assignation Ridge known as Jerome Park. This conservation easement protects the substantial open space, agriculture, wildlife and recreational values of the land. By resolution last September, Pitkin County commissioners formally reaffirmed our earlier support of the proposed Colorado Wilderness Act of 2009 (now the 2011 act) with specific remarks directed to our Congressional delegation on the importance of this designation at this time. Potential oil and gas development, which currently threatens the Assignation Ridge/Thompson Creek area, would have significant adverse impacts, not only on Jerome Park, but on adjacent lands as well. Congresswoman DeGette understands the need for balanced use of our public lands, yet is visionary in recognizing how vital it is to protect certain public lands for their economic, social, wildlife, natural heritage, agricultural and recreation values. We need to preserve, as is, these unique lands as wilderness - now and for future generations to enjoy. Please join me in supporting the Colorado Wilderness Act of 2011. In this column, District 5 Pitkin County Commissioner George Newman offers his take on current matters. You can reach him at george.newman@co.pitkin.co.us. Pitkin County commissioners hold weekly work sessions on Tuesdays and bi-monthly public hearings on Wednesdays in the Plaza One building next to the Pitkin County Courthouse on Main Street in Aspen. Agendas are available at aspenpitkin.com. Both meetings are televised live and repeated on locater CG12 TV. They are also streamed live and available on Pitkin County’s website, at aspenpitkin.com.
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Forest Service to start forest management work in Crystal Valley By John Emerick, Vice-Chair, Crystal River Caucus Aspen/Sopris Ranger District’s habitat improvement project Probably some of the most significant land management work the Forest Service in the Crystal River Valley is set to begin this fall. Approximately 45,600 acres of National Forest Service land containing aspen, oak brush, grassland and pinion/juniper woodland will be the target of the Aspen/Sopris Ranger District’s habitat improvement project. Nearly 11,000 acres is located in the Crystal Valley, including the Thompson Creek watershed. The project has been in planning for months, and in late June, Scott Fitzwilliams, White River National Forest supervisor, signed off on the project following citizen review of the project’s environmental assessment. His decision is still subject to administrative review, including public appeal, for a period of 45 days following publication of the decision notice, which occurred on July 1. Actual implementation of the project cannot begin until after the appeal process ends and until the appeals, if any, have been addressed.
Better habitat for wildlife sought According to the Forest Service, much of the land in the areas targeted for treatment harbor vegetation
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that is decadent, over-browsed, and decreasing in wildlife forage capability. It has been decades since fire has occurred in these areas, and as the forest and shrub lands mature over many years, they begin to lose habitat diversity. The project’s aim is to produce or at least mimic the effects that a burn would produce. If successful, the project will increase habitat diversity and forage, primarily for elk, deer, and bighorn sheep. While project goals do not include reducing the risk of wildfire, this would be an obvious side effect and of interest to many valley residents who live near a treatment area. Mechanical treatment and prescribed burns planned The Forest Service will use a variety of treatment methods once the project is in full swing. Mechanical treatment will be used in areas close to private land and structures, or in other areas prior to a burn to help control the fire behavior. Mechanical treatment includes the use of chainsaws and other devices most people have never heard of, such as hydro-axes, mulchers, and roller-choppers. Most of the treatment will occur during spring and fall, to avoid the nesting period for migrant birds. Prescribed burning will be limited to a very narrow window of time in late April or early May, provided weather conditions or other factors are favorable. Avalanche Creek and Filoha will be first Most of the treatment in any area will take two years to complete. The reconnaissance and planning will be done during the first year, and the actual treat-
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ment will happen during the second year. This fall, reconnaissance work will start on areas immediately north of Avalanche Creek and on federal lands adjacent to Filoha Meadows. Mechanical treatment and prescribed fire is planned for the spring of 2012. Other areas on both sides of Nettle Creek are stated for 2012-13, and areas closer to Marble for 2013-14. The entire project is scheduled to be completed in about 10 years. For more information on the project, contact Project Manager Phil Nyland at 963-2266, pnyland@fs.fed.us. He can also provide information on how and where to file an appeal to the Forest Service.
Caucus opposes dams on Crystal River At the last caucus meeting on July 14, sentiment was strong in preventing any dams on the Crystal River. Even though the planned Osgood Reservoir was eliminated from the West Divide Project, and the size of the Placita Reservoir was greatly reduced, documents filed by the project in district water court in June failed to provide any information about the location and other details of the downsized Placita Reservoir. In a near unanimous vote with none in opposition and only two abstaining, the caucus voted to file with the district water court a statement of opposition to any dam on the Crystal by the West Divide Project. For more information, contact the Crystal River Caucus at crcaucus@gmail.com. You can contact the Crystal River Caucus at crcaucus@gmail.com, or call John Emerick at 963-2143.
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Echo Briefs CVEPA to hold annual meeting Aug. 28 The Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association (CVEPA) will have its 39th annual meeting on Aug. 28 in the Osgood Room at the Redstone Inn in Redstone. A social hour and cash bar will commence at 5 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner at 6 p.m. A business meeting will start at 7 p.m. John Groves, representing the Colorado Division of Wildlife, will speak. Tickets are $21.50/person and new members are welcome. Dinner reservations are required prior to Aug. 21 by calling John Stickney at 963-3584 or email beckstik@sopris. – John Stickney, CVEPA
Take a survey about Pitkin County trails Pitkin County Open Space and Trails (OST) is conducting a visitor-use survey during the summer of 2011. The survey is designed to help OST check in on public opinion of current policy, as well as to identify potential planning and management issues. Survey participation requests were mailed to 2,250 randomly selected Pitkin County property owners and registered voters. The general public is also encouraged to participate. “The opinions of Pitkin County’s citizens are very important to us,” said OST Recreation Planner Lindsey Utter. “We look forward to analyzing the results of the survey, [which] will help guide planning and management of the county’s Open Space and Trails resources.” The survey is primarily being administered online. To take the online survey, visit Pitkin County Open Space and Trails’ website, aspenpitkin.com/departments/open-space-trails/. Hardcopies of the survey are available. To request a hardcopy, call Lindsey Utter at 920-5224, or pick one up at the Pitkin County Open Space and Trails office at 530 E. Main St., third floor, in Aspen. All survey responses must be received by Aug. 5. – Pat Bingham, Pitkin County
Wanted: Roaring Fork watershed photos Water. We use it every day. And Roaring Fork Conservancy works to bring people together to protect the source of our water – our rivers. Help us celebrate our rivers by entering our 2011 Roaring Fork Watershed Photography Contest. Roaring Fork Conservancy invites all photographers to enter the 2011 Roaring Fork Watershed Photography Competition, divided into amateur and professional categories. Photos must include rivers, streams or water in the Roaring Fork watershed, either directly or indirectly. This area includes the Fryingpan, Crystal and Roaring Fork rivers, as well as their tributaries. Deadline for entries is Sept. 30. For more information and contest rules visit roaringfork.org/photo. – Sarah Johnson, Roaring Fork Conservancy
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Time for Marble Fest Festival is at Mill Site Park, Aug. 5-7 By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer One of the hidden gems in the summer music festival scene, Marble Fest, takes place Aug. 5-7 at the Mill Site Park in Marble. While Marble Fest has historically featured local, old-timey and bluegrass bands, this year’s event promises quite a bit more. According to organizers Shanti Gruber and Meagan Goodwin of SMG Connections, this year’s festival will expand to include a wide variety of musical genres, from blues to bluegrass, jam bands to jazz. And Shanti and Meagan have teamed up with Ludlow Designs and Ghost Pixel of Denver, a collaboration of 3D artists, motion designers, musicians, lighting choreographers and video DJs. The design team is bringing 3D projection mapping and lighting to this year’s Marble Fest. According to the Marble Fest blog, attendees can “look forward to…stunning animated content on the festival’s marble slab stage and in the trees at night.” The music starts Friday night at the Mill Site Park at 3 p.m. with a lineup of six bands, and continues through the weekend with two dozen different bands on Saturday and Sunday. Just some of the featured acts include the Williams Brothers Band, Bourbon Toothpaste, Steve Skinner, the Milemarkers and Honey Don’t. Marble Fest is free thanks to its sponsors – the Marble Crystal River Chamber, Crystal River Jeep Tours, and Ludlow Designs and Ghost Pixel. The event takes place rain or shine under the trees in Mill Site Park, just off West Park Street on the way into Marble. During the festival, food is available from Marble’s own Slow Groovin BBQ. Local artists will also be on site, and organizers ask that no glass or dogs be brought into the park. For more information on lodging, camping or to see the full festival lineup, go to marblefest.org.
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Johnny O. concert to raise money for Parkinson’s research Fourteen-year-old event organizer Olivia Savard of Redstone wants to find a cure By Carrie Click, Echo editor
Raising money for a PD cure The Johnny O. Band performs at The Crystal Club Café on Redstone Boulevard from 4-7 p.m. on Aug. 14. The concert is a fundraiser organized by Redstone resident Olivia Savard. Tickets are $15 and available at The Crystal Club or by calling 963-2373. Call 963-9616 for more information.
Once was not enough. Last year, Olivia Savard, a 14-year-old Redstone resident (and daughter of Echo publisher Alyssa Ohnmacht) coordinated a fundraising breakfast on her birthday to raise money for research to combat Parkinson’s disease. Called Pancakes for Parkinson’s, Olivia raised about $1,500, which she forwarded to Team Fox, a national nonprofit fundraising organization founded in 2006 that helps people orchestrate events to raise money to combat Parkinson’s, or PD. This year, Olivia is teaming up with her uncle, John Ohnmacht, to again raise money for PD research. John and his Johnny O. Band, are performing live at The Crystal Club Café in Redstone from 4-7 p.m. on Aug. 14. Besides the concert, Olivia is holding a silent auction at the Crystal Club. Proceeds are going to Team Fox, which is part of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Michael J. Fox, who has the disorder, spearheaded both organizations. Parkinson’s, or PD, is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that causes tremors, balance problems and irregular movements by those who suffer from it. “I became interested in helping find a cure for Parkinson’s disease six years ago when I met my step grandfather Bob, who had been suffering from the disease for several years,” Olivia says. “Just recently he passed away, which has given me new inspiration to help find a cure.” The Johnny O. Band is a local favorite. John Ohnmacht was born and raised in the Roaring Fork Valley, and now heads up his bluesy funk jam band out of Boulder. Expect danceable blues, rock, funk and soul at this event. For more information or to make a donation, call 963-2373 or 963-9616, e-mail olivia@crystalvalleyecho.com. To make a donation directly to Olivia’s Team Fox account, go to teamfox.org, click on “Find a member,” and enter Olivia’s full name: “Olivia Savard.”
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Two peaks occured on the Crystal this year – on June 6 and June 25. On June 29, near Crystal City, the river was still cranking. Photo by Sue McEvoy
The Crystal River 2011 runoff: Impressive, but no record breaker By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer
While the 2011 peak runoff for the Crystal River didn’t break any records, the sustained high water was very noticeable to valley residents. According to the Roaring Fork Conservancy (RFC), two peaks occurred this year: one on June 6 with a recorded flow of 3,560 cubic feet per second (cfs) and a second, slightly lower peak on June 25 with a recorded flow of 3,450 cfs. The RFC is the conservation organization in the Roaring Fork Valley watershed concerned with protecting local rivers. It is an independent, nonprofit organization that specializes in watershed education, land conservation, river stewardship, water resources research, and water quality monitoring. An article published on RFC’s website, “Spring Runoff Enhances River Ecosystems,” states, “From an ecological standpoint, high spring flows are a part of the life of any free flowing mountain river system. Ironically, rivers need powerful high spring flows in order to scour the river corridor, similar to spring cleansing. High flows improve water quality and enhance habitat for native species.” The gage that measures the Crystal River’s cfs above Avalanche Creek is across from Penny Hot Springs at Filoha Meadows. RFC records date back to 1956. According to Sharon Clarke, a land and water conservation specialist, “the highest recorded peak was June 10, 2010. So this year’s peak of 3,560 cfs was 1,280 cfs less than last year and was the fourth highest on record. “This year we had a relatively high sustained peak flow in contrast to last year when we had a very high peak that was short,” continued Sharon. “The longer the high flows, the longer the benefits of high flows are realized.” Last winter’s snowpack and the rate of the runoff contributed to the river’s peak flow. The highest recorded snow water equivalent (SWE) for 2011 occurred on May 26 and was 56.0 SWE. Snowpack for the Crystal is measured at the Schofield snowpack telemetry site (SNOWTEL) at 10,707 feet. “At the SNOWTEL sites,” said Sharon, “snow pillows are used to measure weight of the snow, which is converted to the snow’s water equivalent – that is the actual amount of water in a given volume of snow.”
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Save the dates: Redstone Labor Day Weekend Art Show is Sept. 2-5 By Betty Bradley, Redstone Art Foundation As summer slips into fall, it is time for the village of Redstone to play host to visual artists. The Redstone Art Foundation’s 16th annual Labor Day Weekend Art Show once again takes place under tents on the grounds of the historic Redstone Inn. The show provides quality art for viewing and purchasing in a casual atmosphere. The opening reception is on Sept. 2 from 6-8 p.m. where the public is invited to meet the artists to discuss their work and techniques. Michael Farrell will provide music to add to the festive occasion. The show continues from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 3-4 and culminates on Labor Day, Sept. 5 at 4 p.m. This year’s show features all new work from artists residing in the Crystal River Valley, and invited guest artists from the area and across the country. This event attracts art lovers from near and far to watch artists create their work in the demonstration area or to participate in one of the short, free workshops offered throughout the weekend. The extensive list of artists participating in the show this year includes Ida Burnaman, Steve and Jan Legersky, Joyce Mack, Kyle Samuelson, Kristof and Noemi Kosmowski, Carol Murphy, Judy Milne, Jim and Sue Hontz, Connie Hendrix, Charlie Manus, Patti Cappa, Laura Porakova, Roberta McGowan, Robert Kausch, Michael and Stephanie Askew, Dale Darnell, David Moore, Brigitta Heller, Barbara Sophia, Dawn Sudmeier, Pam Wadsworth, Karen Alldredge, Betty
Eschenroeder, Amber Sparkles, Jim Cox, Olivia Pevec, Bill Smith, Charlene Miller, Jill Scher, Megan Crawford, Bruce Lemire, Dian Geist, and April Brooks. All work shown will be for sale except for the display of the winning photos from Redstone’s WinterFest and the featured work by the 2011 Jack Roberts Scholarship winner, Savanna Phibbs. The show will include watercolor, oil, pastel painting, pen and ink, collage, photography, sculpture, ceramics, turned wood, fused glass, hand-woven baskets, hand-dyed silks and handcrocheted sweaters along with other clothing items, jewelry, felting, etchings, ironwork and even painted feathers. Each year, the show just gets better with returning and new artists being showcased. The show is staffed by an active group of volunteers and is sponsored by American National Bank, Colorado Stone Quarries, the Nick DeWolf Foundation, Gallegos Corporation, Bethel Party Rentals, the Redstone Inn and the Redstone Art Foundation (RAF). Proceeds from the show help to fund the Jack Roberts Scholarship offered to graduating seniors from Roaring Fork High School. For more information or to volunteer to help, call show chairman Chuck Logan at 963-2310 or RAF president Betty Bradley at 704-9963 or log onto redstoneartfoundation.org. Plan on joining us Labor Day Weekend – the perfect time to soak in the ambiance of the natural surroundings in the Crystal River Valley.
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Fishing improving as water levels go down By Ernie Bradley, Echo contributor As I write this column in mid-July, the Crystal River is dropping fast from its earlier high levels but is still running far above normal and a little off color. The Crystal River is still largely not fishable except in very limited areas. Although there is a large amount of snow yet to melt, with high temperatures expected through much of the remainder of July, there should be good to very good fishing conditions by early to mid-August. For the bait and spinner fishermen, small to medium-sized spinners, earthworms, salmon eggs and Power Bait should work well in the Crystal River by early August. During the higher flows, fish the slower waters along protected shorelines. Fly fishing action should be good to very good by early August in the lower Crystal near Carbondale, and in the Redstone / Marble / Crystal areas as flow rates decrease and the warmer weather brings on insect hatches. Nymphs that work well mid-summer include the medium-sized yellow stones, small to medium-sized bead-head princes and pheasant tails, and small copper johns. Dry flies include #14-18 humpies, renegades, parachute adams, and black and elk hair caddis, along with grasshopper and ant patterns. In general, the larger patterns will work better near Carbondale and the smaller patterns further upstream although there are already some very large hoppers in the Redstone and Marble area. Beaver Lake, McKee Pond, and Island Lake near Marble have been fishing fair to very good recently for spinner and bait fishermen and fairly good at times for fly fishermen. Moss is starting to accumulate on the parts of the lakes now so this can be a hindrance to fly fishermen at times. For the flyfisher, a single or double dry or nymph fly setup with spinning rod and bubble can provide great action from shore or boat in the evening and during cloudy days. Avalanche Creek, accessed via the Forest Service road between Carbondale and Redstone, provides about 10 miles of fishable waters. Flows will be low enough for good fishing by early August. This is a very scenic area in the upper reaches above the campground and is a special place for the fishermen that likes small streams and enjoys hiking or backpacking. All four species of trout are present but the fish will generally be smaller as you get further upstream. Pack rain gear and repellent for the black flies and mosquitoes. The Thompson Creek tributary streams west of Carbondale should fish well by late July and thereafter. Also, the private catch and release waters of the Redstone Preserve should provide good fishing soon – contact the Redstone Inn for reservations and more information. The Redstone General Store and a couple fly fishing shops in Carbondale have good assortments of fishing supplies. Carbondale is the nearest location for purchasing a fishing license. Remember to take a child fishing when possible, and use barbless hooks and gently release any fish not wanted for the table.
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Crystal Valley kids join in Little League competition By Larry Good, Echo contributor
One wrinkle in the fabric of Marble family life is that local mountain kids who are drawn to team sports have to be a little more resourceful than those living in other communities. For my son Ralph Good, 10, the baseball season starts in February when we dig home plate out of the snow at Thompson Park, a block from our home. Once we find home plate, we go to work freeing the pitching mound area so Ralph can begin preparing for the Little League season, which starts in March. The rest of the field emerges gradually through April. For the last few years Ralph, who’s a Marble Charter School student with a profound love for baseball, has commuted to Carbondale for Little League practices. This past season, five other kids from the Crystal Valley joined Ralph on the Carbondale Orioles. These players – Ralph, Colton Maguram, Wyatt Benesh, and Hayden Holbrook of Marble, and Lucas and Tomas Bensch of Redstone – made up the core of the Orioles, which was coached by me, Tim Holbrook and Todd Maguram of Marble, along with Dave Meyer, a history teacher at Colorado Rocky Mountain School. This was the first organized baseball experience for most of the mountain kids, and they got better with each game. Although the Bensch boys excel at hockey, track, and other sports more familiar in their family’s native Czech Republic, Lucas soon became one of the team’s most dependable hitters and led the team in runs The Carbondale Orioles Little League Team. Kneeling are Ariehn, Tomas Bensch, Wyatt Benesh and Oliver White. Standing scored. Eight-year-old Tomas became part of the are Coach Larry Good, Ralph Good, Kaid Nieslanik, Joseph White, Lucas Bensch, Toby Meyer, and Coach Dave Meyer. Orioles’ regular pitching staff. Photo by Jill Ullrych Nevertheless, the Orioles finished the season with only one win, which came on a game-endThe loss meant that Three Rivers would have to play through the ‘Losers ing home run by Ralph. After the season, I nominated Ralph, Lucas, and Kaid Bracket’ to reach the championship. They had to play more games, and under the Nieslanik of Carbondale to go to All-Star tryouts for our Little League District. pressure of elimination, but this adversity made Three Rivers a better team. Because of family commitments, Lucas chose not to try out, but Ralph and Kaid That’s when Ralph went to the barber shop and got a haircut that expressed his were both selected for the All-Star team. – a Mohawk – and he dyed it red. Soon, most Three Rivers ‘Big Red’ playresolve What happened next was a remarkable experience for everyone involved. ers wore bright red hair, as they went on an epic winning streak that made them the talk of the tournament. The All-Star Tournament Every day Three Rivers sent another team home – and they looked pretty scary Grand Junction is a baseball-friendly town that hosts the Junior College basedoing it! They beat Monument A 13-3. Then they beat Montrose 18-1. Then ball championships every year, and has sent teams to within one step of the Little Fruita 12-8. Then they beat the favored Rifle Team 15-5. League World Series in Williamsport, Penn. Much of the series is broadcast on Then came the rematch with the Monument B team that had sent Three Rivers ESPN, and many thousands of baseball-savvy 11- and 12-year-olds worldwide on their odyssey through the Losers Bracket. Because Monument was undefeated, harbor dreams of earning a spot in this international tournament. Big Red would have to beat them twice to win the championship. When he was 8, Ralph researched through the Internet to identify the strongest In the first inning Big Red scored 11 runs before Monument even got to bat. Little League programs in the nation. Grand Junction was on his short list. Ralphie The second inning was just as ugly, and ended at 22-0. had a plan. When he became 11, he would simply move his family to whatever The last play of the game made the Grand Junction television news. With two community had the strongest Little League program. outs, a Monument player hit a foul pop fly between home plate and first base. The “Probably for two years,” he explained. and first baseman all went after it from different direccatcher, Rivers pitcher, Three Instead, Ralph found himself plucked from the roster of the woeful Carbondale tions and collided at full speed as the ball came down. Two of the players lay motionOrioles and put on the Three Rivers All-Star team, to play in a 9-10 year-old tourDollohan was knocked unconscious, face down, less on the field. The catcher Tyler nament in Grand Junction – against the very same kids that he had hoped to join glove. When Tyler regained with the ball like an egg in the nest of his outstretched someday as a teammate for a Little League World Series run! consciousness, the umpire called the last out. Game over. Three Rivers won 25-2. His All-Star coach Dave LaGrua saw something in Ralph that could help his The championship game was closer. The game stood at 4-4 after four innings. team, and Ralph improved every day, becoming the starting third baseman alongIn the fifth, the sun set into low clouds, making it easier for the batters to see the side kids who had played their season in more competitive leagues. ball. Three Rivers scored six runs as Kaid Nieslanik, Dominic Lanese and Kai In the first game against Monument B, Three Rivers scored five runs in the first The game ended 10Kanzer all hit deep balls to the outfield fence to drive in runs. inning, which they built into an 8-1 lead. In the last inning, Monument B scored two Rivers was champion! Ralph contributed with solid pitching and a 4 and Three runs to cut Three Rivers’ lead to 8-3 with two outs. Twice, Monument batters then batting average of .417. lined the ball to Ralph, and twice he fielded the ball and threw the runner out, and Next year, Big Red will be playing towards a dream-come-true Little League twice the runner was called out and the teams left the field – game over. But the Series berth as 11-year-olds, with coaches Dave LaGrua, Kevin Brady, Jeff World Monument coach questioned both calls by the umpire, who ruled that the runners LaGrua, and Mike Dollohan. Again, Crystal Valley kids will have to work hard just were safe after all. With two extra outs, Monument was able to pull out a 9-8 win. to make the team. But Ralph no longer has any compelling reason to move his It was a bitter loss and tears were shed. Coach LaGrua took this as an opporMarble to Grand Junction! family from tunity for team lessons in sportsmanship – and in tenacity.
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Crystal City: The qu and politely decline
Crystal City’s very own bookstore is open for the summer.
Echo-Logic By Ellie Kershow
A trip to Crystal City By Ellie Kershow I recently took a tour with Crystal River Jeep Tours. That morning, eople were milling around in excitement, awaiting their anticipated tour, while others shopped inside The Marble Gallery, so check out the spectacular marble creations. With Crystal River Jeep Tours owner Glenn Smith as my guide, I fortunately got to ride in the 1954 Willys. The windshield goes down! White puffy clouds dotted the blue sky and the sun felt good. Glenn and I, and two other people on the tour headed back into the town of Marble while Glenn gave a quick history as we drove by. After crossing Carbonate Creek and winding around Beaver Lake, it was time. Lock in the hubs; we’re headed up to the Crystal Mill! A steep, rocky hill (designed for dependable 4WD only) marked the first leg of the trip and was partly shaded by old growth aspen trees. Glenn explained the slate rock on the ground, and about the mountains and dramatic rock formations ahead. Soon the river was rushing adjacent to the road and large moss-covered rocks towered above us. The landscape opened up and Lizard Lake glistened before us, just gorgeous. The wildflowers were amazing as Glenn pointed out many different kinds on the tour. I quickly discovered that the road to Crystal was an excellent place to botanize. The river, still incredibly high in mid-July, began to get further and further away as we climbed higher and higher. More flowers appeared and we came to a cool shaded area with old Douglas fir trees. Some looked as if they were hanging off the cliff with a large portion of their roots exposed. Finally, we got to the main attraction, the Crystal Mill. What a sight. The water was crashing down all around the mill, perched on huge slabs of rock. It is truly amazing that it is still standing after all these years. After a quick stop at Crystal City, it was back down to Marble, looking just as beautiful as the way up. I highly recommend the trip for both locals and visitors. Ellie Kershow is a writer who lives in the Crystal Valley and also works with plants and the environment.
Photo by Sue McEvoy
Crystal City turned 130 in July and celebrated with a gathering of its dearest friends. Once home to roughly 400 people, the little town, high above Marble, served the many miners who scattered throughout the upper Crystal Valley in search of their fortunes. Today, about five families call Crystal home during the summer, and is impervious to the fast-paced, technologically-animated world of 21st century, urban life. Roger Neal, who’s lived part time in Crystal practically his entire life, utilizes a little solar energy for lighting and to power up the cordless drill, but Crystal doesn't have – and never has had – electricity. And we won't even mention the Internet or phones – cell or otherwise. "We really rely on the folks at Crystal River Jeep Tours," Roger says of Glenn and Patsy Smith
Obituary Conny Erhard Feb. 7, 1929 – May 23, 2011 Part-time Crystal City resident Conny Erhard of passed away peacefully on the evening of May 23. She was 82. Born Constance Elizabeth Leisy in Cleveland, Ohio on Feb. 7, 1929, Conny spent most of her adult life as a resident of Colorado. Conny was an avid outdoorswoman and celebrated all parts of the natural world. Whether in the desert, at the beach, or in the mountains, she always took time to intently study everything around her. Conny first came to Colorado as a summer cook for trail rides. She ended up enjoying the mountains and moved to Denver where she held several jobs – most notably, teaching special education. While in Denver, she met her husband Albert Erhard. They were married on Nov. 22, 1961. Conny and Albert shared a love of the mountains and would spend most of their free time hiking, skiing, hunting, and backpacking throughout the mountains of Colorado. In 1974, they moved to a farm near Parachute with their two young boys, George and Eben. This was her home for nearly 30 years and she became an avid vegetable gardener as well as an active member of numerous community organizations. She also raised guide dogs during this time. In addition to the home outside of Parachute, Conny spent much of her spare time at her cabin in Crystal. She loved the upper reaches of the Crystal River Valley and especially enjoyed the last months of the year in the mountains, often remaining in Crystal until November. Her cabin was always a welcome stop for a cup of coffee and spirited conversation for travelers looking for a break. She was an active member of the Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association, working to help preserve the country she loved. In the late stages of her life, Conny divided her time between Crystal, Carbondale, San Manuel, Ariz., and parts in between. The former mining town of San Manuel proved to be an exceptional winter home where Conny was active in the historical society and a volunteer at the public library. She was also a regular at the Saturday farmers’ market and was often seen riding her bike through town with her dog, Abby, by her side. A memorial service for Conny is being held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 6 at the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District headquarters, 300 Meadowood Dr., Carbondale.
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uiet little town turns 130 – es joining the 21st century
f, who deliver mail to Crystalites and ages up and down the mountain. link." ting together this month’s edition of y chance, several stories focused amiliar little town. received a submission from Richard ho had been on a four-wheel drive ystal when he suddenly came down mountain sickness (AMS). He is proeful to the Crystalites, Marblites and responders who quickly got him alley and to the hospital. Read his
eceived news of the passing of Conny ose friend of the Neals and other ies, Conny spent much of her spare
time at her Crystal cabin. Read about her love of Crystal, and of her wonderful life, lower right. Coincidentally, Ellie Kershow, who writes the Echo’s Echo Logic column each month, happened to visit Crystal and write about it for her August submission. Check out her impressions of this special part of the valley, left. And Crystal City recently made the big-city TV news. Read all about it in the story, right. We hope Crystal can remain tucked away and protected for many years to come. But once in a while, taking a peek at life in this tiny little town reminds us all that living without "modern conveniences," as they're called, can be a mighty nice life indeed. – Carrie Click
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that needs to be told. It is a story that initially brought some small rrassment to myself and remorse for the trouble my situation olved. But an embarrassment felt is totally overshadowed by the e I will always have for the people about to be named. e was a long gap in between, I have been spending portions of my the Crystal Valley since the late ‘70s, often in the backcountry. I the many conditions that can arise, even in a single day. What I o account was my advancing age and growing lack of physical fitike the trails, ride my mountain bike, and paddle my kayak, but thout maintaining proper hydration. tour with Glenn Smith of Crystal River Jeep Tours in Lead King e to make the proper decisions regarding bodily maintenance at p with me. Near the bottom of the switchbacks on the tour, a feeling of such utter disorientation suddenly I barely had time to tell Glenn that I had to get down now, and fast. was an ever increasingly difficult and frightening struggle to stay conscious. The experience se at times that I even began to tell my son (who has been here with me on several occasions) though my son was back home in Oklahoma. The first time I heard myself say this I got angry me fight to stay awake. However without Glenn talking to me every time I began to fade out, uld have done it. How he got us down the shelf road and into Crystal so fast while also commuadio I’ll never know. Crystal, we were met by the second remarkable person in my story: Roger Neal, a person I have o meet several times. I believe Roger had been on the radio as well. (I also owe a debt of thanks and Patsy Smith for relaying messages.) I naively thought that the drop in altitude had solved my I now know was acute mountain sickness (AMS) – but as the disorientation surged back, Roger get me the rest of the way down quicker on his ATV. I believe he must have gone airborne a likewise maintained conversation with me during the worst times, offering water as well. where we stopped. I recognized faces and voices but had no clue where I was. I saw the back end e and rescue truck and was aware of the next two people in my story – Woody, recent owner of rbecue in Marble (who I like to consider a friend), and Will Hanville. These two people quickly n procedures that brought a personal struggle of unknown ends to one that I knew could be won. more aware of my surroundings, the ambulance arrived, which would take me to Valley View wood Springs. I’m sorry to say I never learned the ambulance crews’ names. Fortunately, I was home that evening. lowed the ambulance in his open Jeep all the way to Glenwood. He waited in the emergency nd when I was released, drove me back to Marble. e that without the actions of the people described here, my son would not have a dad to come omething I will relate to him the night I return to him in Oklahoma. That will make our campt all the more significant. – you have heroes here, and some of them live in Crystal City and Marble.
Left, a bird’s eye view of Crystal City.
Photo by Glenn Smith
Top, the road to Crystal.
Photo by Alyssa Ohnmacht
Crystal City featured on Denver newscast
About the last place I would expect to see the tiny town of Crystal is on a Denver newscast. But that’s what happened on July 16 when Denver’s NBC affiliate aired a feature about Crystal on the nightly news. Channel 9 reporter Kevin Torres put together a two-and-a-half minute segment on Crystal, featuring long-time Crystal locals Roger Neal and Dale Lodge. Roger says Kevin found himself in Crystal after he learned that Marble’s marble quarry is no longer open to the public for tours. “He couldn’t stop talking about the road getting here,” said Roger. “He said he thought it was the worst road to a town in Colorado, except maybe the back way into Telluride.” In the story, Kevin mentions that Roger, who’s written several history books on Crystal and the upper Crystal Valley, has been coming to Crystal since he was 8 years old. He’s 70 now. “It’s been a while,” Roger is quoted as saying on the newscast. The Neal family has owned a cabin in Crystal for decades, where Roger spends his summers. The Lodges bought a cabin about 10 years after the Neals purchased theirs. Dale Lodge and his family call Crystal home as well, during summers. “We figure it's quite remote, but worth coming to," Dale told Kevin. Kevin mentions the much-photographed Crystal Mill, a.k.a. Dead Horse Mill and Lost Horse Mill, located just down the road from Crystal, and says it’s considered one of the most photographed sights in Colorado. That’s quite an achievement, considering the old mill isn’t easy to get to. On Kevin’s blog at kevintorrestravels.com, he writes that since the newscast, he’s received several e-mails from viewers wanting to know how to get to Crystal. So Roger and Dale might be getting a few more visitors than usual. But that should be OK. Crystalites are known for their friendliness. – Carrie Click
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L o c a l F l av o r By melissa Sidelinger
An abundance of apples
Snow White met her downfall when she was tempted by the elegant beauty of a poisoned apple that was presented to her by the evil queen. If I had found myself in Snow White’s place, I would have come to the same fate, seeing as apples are my favorite fruit in the entirety of creation. Fortunately for all of us, only cursed apples are bringers of doom. The rest of the apple harvest is a wellspring of good health, delicious delights, and fascinating historical knowledge. Apples are probably mankind’s oldest cultivated fruit. The original apples were small, walnut-sized crab apples that grew wild in ancient European and Asian forests. Evidence of wild apple consumption dates back 10,000 years ago to prehistoric times, when Stone Age people collected apples for food and dried them for later use. The preserved remains of dried apples have even been discovered in royal tombs in Mesopotamia. Apples were prized by the ancient Greeks and Romans, and the trees were widely cultivated in the orchards of both civilizations. When Britain was conquered by Julius Caesar, the soldiers of the Roman Empire planted apple trees in the newly occupied territories. Because of this, the apple tree came to be known as the “stamp of Rome.” In the 15th century, European settlers brought apples to North America. The person who was most responsible for the spread of apples across the continent was, indeed, the legendary figure known as Johnny Appleseed. His real name was John Chapman and he was born in 1774 in Massachusetts. John collected apple seeds from cider mills in Pennsylvania, and then migrated westward and planted baby apple trees as he went. When the pioneers arrived in their covered wagons, he sold young apple trees to them, providing the settlers with a source of familiar food at their new farms and homesteads. Upon his death in 1845, this peaceful and ingenious soul had already become the wellknown, beloved Johnny Appleseed figure of American folklore. To this day, apples remain the most consumed fruit in the United States (followed closely by bananas), as well as the most cultivated tree in the country. More than 10,000 varieties of apples are grown worldwide, and more than 7,000 are grown in the United States. However, there used to be more than 15,000 apple varieties specific to different regions of the North American continent. Now, four out of every five uniquely American cultivars has been lost due to the industrialization of agriculture and the loss of family farms and orchards. It was at the 1904 World’s Fair that the horticulturist J.T. Stinson famously stated, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” He was right. Apples are extremely nutritious and very high in pectin, a type of fiber that can lower blood cholesterol and regulate blood sugar levels. Apples are also a good digestive aid, and their high fiber content helps to alleviate constipation and cleanse the body of toxins. The apple season in Colorado commences during the month of August and continues into November. There is an absolute abundance of locally-grown, organic, and heirloom varieties available from family farms throughout the state. Whether you like sweet or sour, red, yellow, or green, you can find a Colorado apple that suits your culinary tastes. After the harvest season is over you can also continue to purchase local storage apples during the winter and spring months. My family buys the majority of our apples from growers whose orchards are located in the towns of Paonia and Silt. We like to purchase apples in big twenty-pound boxes and store them in our extra refrigerator to enjoy during the following months. We also slice them into rings (with the skins still intact), dehydrate them, and fill our pantry shelves with glass mason jars
full of the delicious dried fruit. In addition, my parents and I planted four baby apple trees in our backyard this past spring. We bought the two-year-old, heirloom trees from the company Seeds of Change, at seedsofchange.com/. The varieties that we planted were the Snow Apple Fameuse, Northern Spy, Cox’s Orange Pippin, and Newton Pippin. All of these varieties have been cultivated for more than 150 years, and some of them have been around for more than 250 years. My family is so excited to finally be growing apple trees at our own home. It will be two years
before we get our first fruit harvest, but the joy of picking our very own apples will definitely be worth the wait. We plan on planting apple trees every Easter until we have our own backyard orchard up here in the Rocky Mountains of Marble. It sure sounds like a “sweet” plan to me. Keep enjoying the summer sunshine, and make sure to go play outdoors!
Melissa Sidelinger lives in Marble, and has been involved in organic gardening, community-supported agriculture, local foods, and holistic nutrition for more than four years.
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Finding the elusive Colorado firefly Roaring Fork Conservancy hosts guided walks into Filoha Meadows By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer
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For the past six summers, the Roaring Fork Conservancy (RFC) and Pitkin County Open Space and Trails (OST) have teamed up to lead small groups of interested citizens into Filoha Meadows Nature Preserve. In July, these guided walks featured several rare species of orchids in bloom and some of Colorado’s few fireflies. Filoha Meadows, in the middle of the Crystal Valley, is a 191-acre parcel of land two miles north of Redstone. OST purGary Tennenbaum, left, and Sarah Johnson discuss aspects of chased the land in several acquisitions in Filoha Meadows unique ecosystem. Photo by Sue McEvoy the early 2000s to protect the area from development. It is home to naturally-occurring thermal springs, an endangered species of bats, bighorn sheep, a large herd of elk, bears, many other species of birds and animals, and for a short period in summer – fireflies. RFC was very active in the development of a management plan for Filoha Meadows and holds a conservation easement on much of the parcel abutting the Crystal River. During the July walks, RFC Education Coordinator Sarah Johnson leads 25 people into the meadow to see the tiny rare orchids before circling across an old railroad bed and into a patch of tall grasses where the fireflies light up at dusk. During a walk on July 13, Sarah explained that the RFC is a watershed conservation organization, working to protect regional rivers. “[A watershed is] an area of land where all the water flows into one place,” Sarah said. “The Roaring Fork Conservancy’s focus is on this watershed, [which] is the size of Rhode Island, and includes four counties and seven municipalities.” The guided visitors walked single file to view, smell, and photograph the tiny and rare stream orchids and desert orchids. Also with the group was Gary Tennenbaum, OST’s stewardship and trails manager. He gave some insight into the occurrence of the orchids. “At about 7,200 feet, the orchids are very small because of the cooler climate,” Gary said. “There’s probably some connection between the thermal waters and the orchids being able to grow here, but we’re not sure.” As dusk approached, the group waited by a patch of tall reeds. Seemingly one by one, the fireflies lit up. Again, Sarah explained that in-depth studies on Filoha have not been completed, so the RFC cannot currently explain the existence of the fireflies in this particular spot. Sarah does however know a lot about the fireflies themselves. “They are unusual because when they glow it’s a physiological reaction with the oxygen in the air,” she said. “And it’s one of the few times that light is produced in the natural world, but heat is not.” Both Sarah and Gary expressed their amazement at the popularity of the guided naturalist walks at Filoha. The walks, which participants must pre-register for, are generally filled to capacity. “Everything here is driven by the river,” Sarah said. “Without the moisture there wouldn’t be orchids, there wouldn’t be fireflies, there wouldn’t be a valley. Just by coming on this program you’re helping to protect these places and broadening your understanding and sharing that with your friends and families.” Marble resident and Echo Logic columnist Ellie Kershow was among the participants on the July 13 guided walk. “For me, the most intriguing part of the walk is learning about the plants of the area,” Ellie said. “The thermal aspects of the meadows help create some of the most amazing biodiversity I have seen in Colorado, deserving of the utmost protection.” Those interested in a Filoha Meadows firefly walk will need to wait until next summer; the window for firefly viewing ran from July 5-13 this year. However, the next RFC Naturalist Guided Walk in Filoha Meadows is on Aug. 27. The RFC conducts more than 35 types of programs from Aspen to Redstone throughout the summer and fall. More than 7,000 people participate in these walks, tours, and meetings each year. To see a full list of RFC upcoming events or to register for programs, go to roaringfork.org.
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As I See It A MONTHLY COLUMN BY BRUCE GLEDHILL
In a fog and seeing the unseen This morning, a rare fog in the Crystal Valley is helping me see something that’s usually unseen. When you think about it, you realize most of the really important things in life are unseen. The water vapor in the air is usually unseen. As I write this, it’s early morning after a week of rain and I’m in a fog. Although I can’t see other things as well, I can see the humidity that’s usually unseen. Air always contains some evaporated water and when the conditions are just right it comes into view. Seen or unseen, the humidity in the air affects our lives in many ways. That’s why weather reports include a measure of the relative humidity. In our mountain climate, that reading is often around 15 percent. That doesn’t mean the air contains 15 percent water. Instead, it means the air has only 15 percent of the water it could possibly hold at the current temperature. Even in a tropical rain forest where the air is completely saturated, the amount of water in the air is only about four percent. Here, the combined effect of thinner air and cooler temperatures reduce the amount of water the air can hold. Even when we have fog, the water vapor here is less than one percent of the air! Still, this morning, this tiny amount of moisture in the air has a big impact on our ability to see. Fog can shut down airports, cause auto accidents, and hide the scenery. Humidity also affects our comfort level. Generally in high humidity, cold temperatures feel even colder and warm temperatures feel hotter. Relative humidity affects almost everything, such as how our nasal passages feel, whether our potato chips are crisp, and whether a wooden door will open freely. Most important, humidity keeps our skin soft and functional. When you think about things you are thankful for, I’ll bet you never include the invisible humidity in the air. Perhaps an early morning fog can actually help us see better, reminding us to “see” the multitude of unseen things that are incredibly important to life. It’s fairly easy to identify the visible things you’re thankful for. With the right conditions of thoughtful reflection, the unseen blessings can also come into view. When we offer thanks for the lavish amount, Of riches God shares for our pleasure, The visible ones are most easy to count; The unseen have far greater treasure! Bruce Gledhill is the pastor at the Church at Redstone.
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Redstone Rally wrap up: Again, a successful event
Scenes from the 2011 Redstone Rally.
Photos by Janette Bier
By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer The sound of motorcycles rumbled throughout the Crystal Valley as more than several hundred people participated in the second annual Redstone Rally, June 24-25. The rally benefitted Project Sanctuary, a Colorado nonprofit that provides therapeutic retreats to military families. These retreats bring families together to work out common challenges faced during and after active duty. According to organizer Mitch Alcala, around 300 people were in Redstone to take part in the rally’s different activities, which included a poker run, silent auction, classic bike
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and car show, slow races and a Tribute to our Fallen Soldiers. On June 24, participants began rolling into town and were treated to live music. On June 25, about 100 riders rode in the rally’s poker run, receiving different cards in Redstone, Somerset and Marble. Riders returned to Redstone’s Crystal Club Café to show their poker hands and receive prizes. Following the poker run, a classic bike show and slow races were held on the Boulevard in Redstone. “The bike show brought in some very nice bikes again this year,” says Mitch. “I have to say I was very happy to see
our own Bill Russell take the Cool Old Sh--t [vintage] class with his 1973 850 Norton Commando.” At Hightower Trading Post, the Valley Cruisers car club displayed classic automobiles all day for Boulevard strollers to enjoy. Mitch says his goal is to find a way to benefit local families through Project Sanctuary. “By connecting the Grand Junction V.A. hospital with Project Sanctuary, we have achieved the first major step,” he says. “While we came close, we did come a bit shy of our goal. I believe we will be able to sponsor three families this year, a 200 percent increase from last year.”
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Sat. June 11 HOWARD BERKMAN Kickin’ Chicago Blues, Jazz and Rock Internationally known composer/songwriter 6 – 8pm • Redstone Park Sat. July 2 HONEY DON’T Traditional Folk, Bluegrass & Original Songs, Beautiful Harmonies with Bill Powers & Shelley Gray 6 – 8pm • Redstone Park Sat. July 16 KRAIG KENNING Slide key Guitarist 20 years of writing songs and performing music; sharing a mix of folk, country and rock 6 – 8pm • Redstone Park
Sat. Aug. 6 STROLLING SCONES Rick & Helen Stockton & Friends Dance to 60’s music 6 – 9pm • Redstone Park Sat. Aug. 20 PETER KARP & SUE FOLEY Sue Foley critically acclaimed U.S. Singer/songwriter and Blind Pig artist Peter Karp show encompasses folk, jazz and blues… moving, rocking and exciting. ••Please do not bring any alcohol or food to this concert.••
FREE • Starts at 6:30 • Crystal Club Cafe Sun. Sept. 4 LABOR DAY WEEKEND ART SHOW THE DEFIANCE STRINGBAND Acoustic eclectic Americana April & Don Paine • Robert Rosenberg Don Kaufman • John Sommers 5:30 – 7:30pm • Redstone Park SPONSORED BY:
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Just north of Redstone, the village’s landmark waterfall is named the Three Sisters. This waterfall only flows during runoff. Photo by Sue McEvoy
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Thank you Avalanche Outfitters: Thanks Bo for letting us ride your well-behaved horses! I hope to ride them again. It was fun. P.S. You’re good at controlling a horse! By KD
Thank you Randy and Bo, Thank you for giving us such a good deal. Going horseback riding was the most fun time ever. It was so fun to ride Silver. Silver cooperated really well with me. That was the first time ever for me to go horseback riding. That was the best time ever. I hope we can By Katie go horseback riding again.
Thank you for teaching me how to ride a horse. By Colton To Randy and Bo‌ Thank you for the horseback riding. It was really fun. I had a great time. That was the best train ride I ever went on. Thank you so much. By Bailey
At the Marble Charter School camp I went on a hike to a waterfall. It was really fun. We also played math pu com ter games. That was really fun too. We went swimming and that was fun. We went to allot of lakes. We almost went swimming like every day. I had so much fun at that camp. By Baily
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Poetry
Poetry
By Carley
By Jake
Poetry is somehow a way of expressing your thoughts in a specific structure of writing. Poetry is fun, but writing poems is not always easy. During our poetry unit, I had to write many different types of poems like, Odes, Limericks, Haikus, and many more. Here are some of my favorite poems I wrote:
Poetry to me is a good way to express feelings and that can be for everyone. In our poetry unit I learned that most poetry is to express feeling and some personal thoughts, and some is for humor and some even tell a story. Poetry to me is express my thoughts and make them come out on paper for other people to experience what I think and experience myself from my perspective. The following poems are some that I wrote, my favorite is the ode because it is really what we humans are doing to nature as you read.
RAIN Rain, the creation Dividing and sparkling Just to fall to earth
HAIKU Graceful and Balanced Upside-down and tumbling Flexible and strong
ODE All of the Nature around us is disappearing From the warming of the ice To the pollution around us Trash on the side of the streets Trash in the sea Sea life desperately calling Endangered species do not know what to do Nature needs us We can do the world a favor if we step up
RHYMING PATTERN POEM I once saw a shooting star There I saw a milkshake bar My milkshake was good So I wish I could Have another at that bar May I please have one more Mr. Mar?
CONTIGO Unenthusiastic, smart Sitting, starring, annoying Unhappy, mean, always annoyed Yelling, talking, falling Insulting, loud ODE The world is filled with nature Filled with water and plants and life Without nature in the world, how lonely are we We can never escape its beauty, its love known worldwide But it can not escape us, our power and destruction Eventually we will run her dry
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v FROM THE PLANET
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Editor’s note: These interpretations are meant to be read and pondered by everyone, not just those who share the astrological sign of the current time period. So no matter what your sign, please enjoy and reflect on this universal knowledge.
Astrology is the study of psychological symbology; giving certain meanings to certain things, in this case based upon concepts that go back to time immemorial. It is a way of looking at life, at ourselves and the people in our lives. Astrology is one system, one way of interpreting our feelings, thoughts and actions within the larger sphere of existence. This column is based upon what’s termed “planetary transits”... the daily motion of our solar system as seen from Earth. So I give a snapshot of what’s happening in the sky – now – and what that means in astrological terms. As the renowned late astrologist Isabel Hickey once said, “Transits are the day to day positions of the planets.”
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Astrological Interpretations by Kyle Stewart Leo/Virgo The Sun is in Leo (fixed, fire) until Aug. 23 when it moves into Virgo (mutable, earth). Spend the first part of August on creative activities. Express yourself and celebrate life and love. Then, when the Sun moves into Virgo, it’s time to do chores and clean up after ourselves...the yard, the house, our minds. Virgo is task-oriented. Develop techniques. The Sun at eight degrees Leo is square Jupiter at eight degrees Taurus on Aug. 1. Be careful not to over-extend your resources and energies. There may be unexpected problems that block movement. A certain arrogance needs to be overcome in order to have successful completion. We can be our own worst enemies. Cultivate humility and egolessness. Try to see The Big Picture. Also, on Aug. 1, Venus at four degrees Leo is trine Uranus at four degrees Aries. A trine is a 120-degree angle between planets that denotes an easy flow of energy and good karma, meaning things come to us without our having to do anything. Here, Venus (love, art, attraction, bringing to a center) and Uranus (eccentricity, creating new from old) add an electric current to everything. There are sudden attractions and interests, most likely of an unusual nature. This isn’t stable energy, but it is exciting. Originality is highlighted. On Aug. 5, Venus at nine degrees Leo is square Jupiter at nine degrees Taurus. A square in fixed signs can denote a stubborn willfulness to resist whatever lessons are being highlighted. In this case, it’s too much self indulgence and exaggeration. Financially, there’s too much going out and not enough coming in. There’s extravagance, arrogance and restlessness. The big lesson
is don’t live beyond your means. Try to conserve and channel energies into beautiful (Venus) things without over-extending (Jupiter) resources. The Sun will be conjunct Venus in Leo on Aug. 20. A conjunction is when two or more planets are within zero to 10 degrees of each other, signifying a strong interaction of energy. In this case, there can be social and financial success, a strong urge to create and express yourself (Leo), an easygoingness and innate cheerfulness that attracts good things. The only downside is that there may also be a certain self centeredness, vanity, or conceit that can mar the outcome of otherwise successful ventures. Still, there is great charm here. On Aug. 23, both the Sun and Venus in very late Leo will be in opposition a retrograde Neptune in late Aquarius. There can be misinterpretations, miscommunications, and vague misrepresentations during this time, for about a week. Be very careful what you say and do and also be careful of what others say and do. Don’t just believe what you hear. All may not be as it seems. However, there can be great blessings if you have a strong sense of self and an equally strong sense of spiritual possibilities. Neptune spiritualizes whatever it touches; however, it can be great vision and/or great illusion. Be willing to give of yourself, but also be wary and careful.
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M O T H E R
N AT U R E
East Creek hike proves safe, but vehicle parked at trailhead is totaled By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer On June 30, Redstone and the surrounding area experienced a severe hailstorm accompanied by a violent wind event. Trees blew down onto buildings and into roadways, and demolished a car parked at the East Creek trailhead on the Boulevard. It’s a good thing the car’s occupants weren’t in the vehicle when the tree crushed it. Locals Heather Froelicher, Lori Spence, their children Eric Froelicher, Tanner and Tyler Spence, friend Max Hurd and the families’ dogs had Top, Heather’s car after the storm. left the car about an hour and a half before the Photo by Sue McEvoy. storm hit, and were hiking up East Creek trail Right, Tanner Spence, around 1:30 p.m. in an attempt to summit Tyler Spence, Eric Hawk Peak the next day. Froelicher, Max Hurd “We hiked in a hail and rainstorm for most enjoying their hike. Photo courtesy of of the afternoon,” says Heather. “We didn’t Heather Froelicher really experience much wind but Eric did see a tree fall down in the woods.” The group camped that night at tree line and set out for Hawk Peak the next morning. “Hawk [Peak] had too much snow to climb without crampons and ice axes but we made it to the saddle at 12,300 feet,” says Heather. Even though the hike was incident-free, when the group made their way back down to Redstone, they had a big surprise. “When we returned, my car was gone,” says Heather. “[Local] Lisa Raleigh had called my husband who arranged for a tow. It was totaled! The good news: My Yakima rack with ski poles and roller skis was untouched.” Sounds like the boys had a good time hiking, camping, and glissading up and down East Creek – and forever have a story to tell.
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Skip and Kay Bell of Redstone recently vactioned in Kaui, Hawaii and found time to read a copy of the Echo. What do the Bells think of Kaui? "Highly recommended," they say. Photo courtesy of Skip and Kay Bell
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