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Volume #7 Number 12

A year of Echoes As 2010 draws to a close, we look back at some of the stories from the past year

Clockwise from top left; the Echo featured backcountry powder skiing in Coal Basin, photo by Jeff Bier; top right, Redstonian Chuck Downey told the story in the Echo of a mountain goat that followed him up North Maroon Bell, photo by Chuck Downey; bottom left, the sheep headed up McClure Pass this fall, photo by Craig Silberman; bottom right, Fourth of July is always all-American fun in Redstone, and this year was no exception, photo by Jim Ryan.

Happy Holidays

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From the Editor/Publisher MISSION STATEMENT: To provide a voice for Crystal Valleyites; to bring attention to the individuals and local businesses that are the fabric of the Crystal Valley region; to contribute to the vitality of our small town life.

When doing your holiday shopping, remember to support the businesses that support the Echo.

Publisher Alyssa Ohnmacht Editor Carrie Click Staff Writer Sue McEvoy Advertising Sales Alyssa Ohnmacht • 963-2373 echo@crystalvalleyecho.com Marble Times Faculty Advisor Deb Macek Distribution Dawn Distribution • 963-0874

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Contributors to this issue of The Crystal Valley Echo: Julie Albrecht Ed Kosmicki, Jim Ryan, Tim O’Keefe, Jeff Bier, Craig Silberman, Chuck Downey, Janette Bier, Jennifer Tuggle, Sylvia Bringolf-Smith, the Marble Bell Tower crew, and Shay Williams, Cathy Montgomery, Pat Thrasher, Jon Sidel, Kristen Davis, David Hamilton, Cindy Carpenter, Catherine Lutz, Lon Winston, Steve Skinner, CCAH, George Newman, Pat Bingham, John Emerick, Izzy Palans, Bettie Lou Gilbert, Darrell Munsell, Lew Ron Thompson, Melissa Sidelinger, Ellie Kershow, Dr. Michael D. Doherty, CMC, Parkside Gallery, Redstone Inn, Carbondale Clay Center, Mary Dorais, RCA, Bruce Gledhill, Lafe Murray, Kyle Stewart, Sara Lewis, Jennifer Stanaszek, Crystal Valley Preschool, Marble Charter School students and staff The Crystal Valley Echo is published monthly, and is distributed throughout the entire Crystal Valley.

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Countdown to WinterFest: Feb. 18-20

By Carrie Click, Echo editor As of Dec. 1, we’re about 12 weeks away from Redstone’s second annual WinterFest celebration on Feb. 18-20, and already, lots of locals are busy preparing for the big event.

“All is still in the works,” says Mary Dorais of the Redstone Community Association, which is the driving force behind the big weekend. “There are a lot of details to attend to.”

It’s official: WinterFest First of all, we got the official word on how to punctuate WinterFest. Last year, the Echo referred to the event as Winterfest. The festival was also referred to as WinterFest, WINTERFEST, and even Winter Fest.

According to Cathy Montgomery, this year’s organizer, she and the committees that are planning the big weekend say it should be known here and now that the event is WinterFest (big W, big F, no space.)

That’s for sure. Last year, Redstonian Becky Trembley coordinated the first annual event. Taking on the herculean task of heading up the planning for the 2011 epic weekend is Redstone’s own Cathy Montgomery. Read all about Cathy, below, and join up to lend a hand. Volunteers are needed now and during the weekend of the event.

“This is Redstone’s biggest community event run entirely by volunteers,” says Cathy. “Please contribute your energy and ideas to make this second annual WinterFest a success.”

Part of what makes WinterFest so meaningful is that it serves as a fundraiser for selected nonprofits. Last year, Colorado Animal Rescue was the recipient. This year, Advocate Safehouse Project, which provides a safe haven from violence, and Project Sanctuary, which supports the military and their families, will receive a portion of the proceeds raised from WinterFest.

Committees are forming to handle all the components that will make up this year’s event. There’s a snowshoe race, live music, ice climbing, skijoring, kids and adult snow games, ice sculpting, a Saturday night ice climbing film at the Redstone Inn, a children’s short film at the Church at Redstone, a full moon Nordic ski tour, dog parade, raffles, and beer tasting.

Plus, different committees will handle overall aspects of festival production such as business, advertising, parking, media, insurance, and oh, so much more.

If you own a business and want to be a WinterFest sponsor, or if you want to get involved individually to help your community, contact Cathy Montgomery at cathymontg@gmail.com.

Scenes from last year: Top, what could be better than a dog parade?; bottom left, an ice climber demos equipment in Coal Basin; bottom right, Sue McEvoy, right, times a snowPhotos by Julie Albrecht shoe racer.

W H O Cathy Montgomery Redstone

A R E

“Who We Are” is a Q&A about a Crystal Valley resident.

Our objective is to give community members better connections and familiarity with each other. This month, Cathy Montgomery, who's coordinating the 2011 WinterFest celebration, is the Echo's Who We Are subject.

2) I like to do active things like travel, hike, ride bikes, canoe, ski, and scuba dive.

Age: 60

Which living person do you most admire? My friend Rebecca, who has faced many life challenges and does it with grace and a sense of humor.

Occupation: Clinical and school psychologist Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio When did you move to the Crystal Valley and why?

I moved to the Crystal Valley on Oct. 31, 2008 with my husband Ray Meyer. We had owned our building lot since July 2001 and finally managed to complete our house in 2008.

We are here for the first phase of our semi-retirement.

Cathy Montgomery

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What three things would you like people to know about you? 1) I grew up in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland, lived in exciting NYC for 10 years, and went to grad school there. I spent the next 28 years living in Minneapolis, Minn. (near where Mary Tyler Moore threw her hat in the air).

3) I'm friendly! Don't worry, I won't analyze you or read your mind.

What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? Treat others the way you would have them treat you.

What is your favorite thing to do in the Crystal Valley? Hike up East Creek with my two dogs.

Who are you? Would you like others to know who you are and what you’re about? Or, do you know someone who lives 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 A L E N D A R Your calendar for goings on in and around the Crystal River Valley

Help our 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.

• Nov. 29-Dec. 4: KDNK Labor of Love Auction, 963-0139, kdnk.org.

• Dec 2: 1-3 p.m. Time to recycle in Redstone. In front of the Church at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard.

• Dec. 2: 6-8 p.m. Members-only sneak preview of “Made by Hand, From the Heart,” Carbondale Council for Arts and Humanities’ holiday show at Third Street Center, Carbondale. 963-1680.

• Dec. 2-4, 10-12, 16-18: Thunder River Theatre Company’s “A Tempest of the Mind” is at the Black Box Theatre, 67 Promenade, downtown Carbondale. All shows at 7:30 p.m. except Sunday Matinee on Dec. 12 at 2:30 p.m., thunderrivertheatre.com, 963-8200.

• Dec 2: 6 p.m. The Marble Board of Trustees meets for a potluck at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. at the Marble Fire Station. Budget to be discussed, plus Q&A with the town attorney.

• Dec. 3: 6-8 p.m. First Friday is a tradition in Carbondale. On the first Friday of every month, galleries offer special exhibits and open receptions; carbondalearts.com.

• Dec. 3: 5-8 p.m. “Made by Hand, From the Heart” holiday show opening reception at the Carbondale Council for Arts and Humanities, Third Street Center, Carbondale. Exhibit runs through Jan. 15. 963-1680.

• Dec. 3: 5-8 p.m. First Friday at Parkside Gallery features several new artists plus local and regional artists’ work. 50 Weant Blvd., Carbondale, 963-1401.

• Dec. 3: 6-8 p.m. Majid Kahhak paints live, as part of First Friday, at Kahhak Fine Arts & School, 411 Main St., Carbondale. Painting will be in celebration of the holiday season. Beverages and hors d'oeuvres served. 704-0622.

• Dec. 7: 6 p.m. Redstone Community Association meets at the Redstone Inn. All invited.

• Dec. 9: 4:30 p.m. Mario Villalobos of Marble reads “The Whistler,” his new children’s book at the Gordon Cooper Library, 76 S. Fourth St., in Carbondale. Book is available at the Redstone General Store or by calling Mario at 963-7117.

• Dec. 9: 6:30 p.m. WinterFest meeting at the Church at Redstone. Join in the planning process for Redstone’s biggest community event Feb. 18-20 run entirely by volunteers. cathymontg@gmail.com

• Dec. 16: 1-3 p.m. Time to recycle in Redstone.

In front of the Church at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard.

• Dec. 19: 4:30 p.m. Christmas caroling on Redstone Boulevard. Call Church at Redstone, 9630326.

• Dec. 20: The 12 Days of Christmas starts at the Redstone Inn with dinner specials, holiday teas, spa day, wine and drink tastings and more each day through Dec. 31. Got to restoneinn.com or call 963-2526 for more info.

• Dec. 24-26: Special Holiday Tours at the historic Redstone Castle. Tickets are available at Tiffany of Redstone, Crystal Club Café and Redstone General Store. More info: 963-9656, redstonecastle.us.

• 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, 945-1398, or pamsz@sopris.net.

• Singing class for seniors with instructor Betsy Schenck meets now through Dec. 9 from 2-3:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Senior Matters, Third Street Center, Room 33, Carbondale. Call Betsy at 9632536 or 963-2167.

• Carnahan’s Tavern, 403 Main St., Carbondale has live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

963-4498.

• Dec. 24: Christmas Eve. • Dec. 24: 3-5 p.m. Christmas Eve at the Redstone Inn with storytelling by the fireplace with milk and cookies. 963-2526.

• Dec. 25: Merry Christmas.

• Dec. 25: 2-8:30 p.m. Christmas dinner at the Redstone Inn. Taking reservations at 963-2526.

• Dec. 28: 7:30 p.m. “Aging is Not for Sissies,” a comedic play featuring all locals including Redstonian Sandy Kaplan, is at the Round Room at the Third Street Center. $10/at the door. Proceeds go to Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities, carbondalearts.com.

• Dec. 31: 5:30 p.m. on. New Year’s Eve with the Strolling Scones at the Redstone Inn; seatings begin at 5:30 p.m. with last seating at 9 p.m. Band plays from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 963-2526.

ONGOING • Guided tours of the historic Redstone Castle continue this winter on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Tickets available at Tiffany of Redstone, The Crystal Club Cafe, and Redstone General Store, all on Redstone Boulevard. $15/adults, $10/seniors/children over 5 years, free under 5 years.

More info on special holiday group or group tours: 963-9656, redstonecastle.us.

• Sleigh rides in Redstone. Call the Redstone Inn at 963-2526.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Pilates classes at the Redstone Inn from 8-9 a.m. (advanced) and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. (beginner) every Monday and Thursday. $10 fee, punch passes available. Dress comfortably and bring a mat.

704-1843.

• Total Body Workout in Redstone is Tuesdays and Thursdays, 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.

UPCOMING • Jan. 13: 7 p.m. Crystal River Caucus meets at the Church at Redstone, on the Boulevard. Topics include a continued discussion on medical marijuana dispensaries and farms in the Crystal Valley portion of Pitkin County. Contact Lance Clarke at Pitkin County at 920-5452 or crcaucus@gmail.com, 9632143.

• Jan. 25: 6:30 p.m. Continued public hearing at the Carbondale Board of Trustees meeting regarding Thompson Park, 45-85 residential units proposed on a 10-acre parcel between Hendrick Ranch and River Valley Ranch. At Carbondale Town Hall.

• Feb. 18-20: Redstone WinterFest. To volunteer and for more information contact Cathy Montgomery, cathmontg@gmail.com and visit redstonecolorado.com.

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Avalanche Creek seasonal closure protects bighorn sheep in winter range

By Pat Thrasher, White River National Forest

Lots of folks look at winter as a time to get outdoors and play. But for many populations of wildlife, winter is a time of stress and hardship. So the message the Forest Service wants people to remember for Avalanche Creek this winter is simple: Respect the area’s bighorn sheep.

The Forest Service has implemented the winter season closure of the Avalanche Creek area. This annual closure, done in cooperation with the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW), is intended to reduce disturbance and stress on bighorn sheep while on their winter range.

Located nine miles south of Carbondale in the Crystal River Valley, Forest Service Road 310 in Avalanche Creek is closed to vehicles. The area north of Road 310 is closed to human occupancy and the entire area is closed to dogs. These closures are in effect from Nov. 15-May 1.

“Avalanche Creek provides critical winter habitat for bighorn sheep,” said Phil Nyland, wildlife biologist for the Aspen and Sopris Ranger districts. “The low elevation, light snow-pack, terrain that facilitates quick escape and presence of winter forage are key elements of bighorn sheep winter habitat. The seasonal closure is designed to provide a refuge for bighorn sheep during this critical period.”

A favorite place for snowshoe and cross-country ski activity, the public is being asked to comply with the closures to minimize disturbance of bighorn sheep while on critical winter range.

“Research shows that even what appear to be small reactions by sheep to people, traffic, and dogs cause impacts over a period of months in terms of raised stress levels, increased metabolism and decreased food intake,” said Nyland.

Closing Avalanche Creek for the winter creates a safer habitat for bighorn sheep.

Photo courtesy of John Sidel

“Although you may not see bighorn sheep at Avalanche Creek, the closure is still in effect and there are ample signs to warn visitors,” said Scott Snelson, Aspen and Sopris District Ranger.

The area is jointly patrolled by the Forest Service and DOW. People who stay on the Avalanche Creek Road may catch a glimpse of the bighorn sheep.

Filoha Meadows along Highway 133 and Glenwood Canyon are also places to view bighorn sheep.

For additional information contact John Groves, Carbondale District Wildlife Manager for the Colorado DOW at 947-2933 or Pitkin County Open Space Director Dale Will at 920-5355.

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L E T T E R S

Write us a letter! The Echo welcomes your input, opinions, thanks and whatever else you’d like to share with your fellow readers, provided it’s written in a respectful, civil way. (Please, no unsubstantiated attacks, etc.) Please shoot for 500 words or less.

The Echo reserves the right to edit and proofread letters. Send your words to The Crystal Valley Echo, echo@crystalvalleyecho.com, or 274 Redstone Blvd., Redstone, CO 81623. Thanks.

Thank you from the Woffords Dear Echo: On behalf of the Wofford family, we would like to thank all of the Redstone merchants who so graciously offered their condolences and their services after Mom passed away on Nov. 4, 2010.

Thank you also to the many, many Redstone residents who sent cards, flowers and food to our home. We are truly blessed to live in such a caring community.

The Wofford family Redstone

Thanks for a successful Pancakes for Parkinson’s Dear Echo:

I would like to thank everyone who helped, promoted and attended the fundraising event I hosted, Pancakes for Parkinson's.

I am very excited to say that we raised about $1,800 for Team Fox and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. With this event, I reached my first goal of raising $2,500!

A special thanks to Scott at The Gathering Center at the Church of Carbondale, KMTS radio, The Crystal Valley Echo, the Redstone General Store, Mrs. Preston, Marble Charter School and ALL of my fantastic friends and family who contributed time, supplies and encouragement, and to all the wonderful people who attended the event and contributed money to help the fight against Parkinson's disease!

Sincerely, Olivia Savard Redstone

Marble Community Church "BUILDING BELIEVERS, REACHING SEEKERS" WORSHIP IS EVERY SUNDAY AT 10 A.M. Adult Sunday School at 8:45 A.M. EVERYONE WELCOME PASTOR LAFE MURRAY 970-704-1218 www.marblecommunitychurch.org GREAT SETTING FOR WEDDINGS

Help Marble Charter School earn money!

The Marble Charter School is actively participating in the Box Tops for Education program.

Carrie Click Writer + Proofer + Editor Help for any writing project 970-930-0056 clickintoplace@yahoo.com

There are now TWO ways to earn box tops.

1. As most of you know, you can clip them from items you buy at the grocery store. Just look for the Box Tops logo! You can take clipped boxtops to the Redstone General Store.

DON’T MISS OUT – A great stockingstuffer or gift for everyone on your list that loves the Crystal River Valley!

Pick up a copy at Redstone General Store or order a personalized copy today:

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2. Now there are e-box tops, which you can earn by going to the website, www.boxtops4education.com.* (It takes up to 3 months for credits to appear online) *When you get to the site, you will have to sign up, by entering your email address and creating a password. It will then ask you which area code your school is located in. A list of schools will appear.

Select Marble Charter School. After you are logged on, go to Shop Marketplace, which is under the EARN tab to see the many places where you can shop and earn boxtops for MCS!

This is simple way to earn extra money for the many needs of Marble Charter school.

Question? Call MaryAnn at Marble Charter School. 963-9550.

Help us reach our goal, which is $500 for this year.

Thank you for all of your support!

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Bishop Plumbing supports LIFT-UP for a second year Bishop Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning has joined LIFT-UP to feed those struggling in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys. LIFT-UP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essentialhumanitarian assistance.

Bishop is hosting its second annual LIFT-UP Food Drive, which is taking place from Nov. 10-Dec. 24. At two locations, Bishop Plumbing is collecting food such as pasta, cereal, rice, beans, and canned goods.

Food is being collected at the Aspen Airport Business Center, or 5080 County Road 154 in Glenwood. Call 9258610 or 945-9910 or go to bishopplumbing247.com for more information.

– Kristen Davis, Bishop Plumbing

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Outdoor Briefs Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers honor outstanding participants Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) honored six extraordinary volunteers at its annual awards ceremony and dinner on Oct. 28 at the Third Street Center in Carbondale.

The awards go to those who have gone the extra mile to help fulfill the nonprofit’s mission of promoting stewardship of public lands through trail work and conservation projects.

Carbondale resident Michael Hutton received the Pulaski Award, which goes to the volunteer who has completed the most RFOV projects in the season. Michael participated 11 times as a crew leader, volunteered as an instructor and serves on the Crew Leader Development Committee. Michael is also the recipient of a special 15th anniversary service award, since he is one of RFOV’s founders.

Other award winners are: • Gail Mason of Aspen, who was named New Crew Leader of the Year for 2010.

• Jamin Heady-Smith of Glenwood Springs, who was awarded Crew Leader of the Year.

• Jon Thompson with the Forest Service, who received the Agency Partner of the Year award.

• David Guinnee of Grand Junction, who received the Trail Steward award to recognize volunteers who have made a contribution over many years.

• Charlie Eckart of Aspen, who received RFOV’s Volunteer of the Year.

Since 1995, RFOV has engaged more than 12,800 volunteers on 137 large-scale projects.

In 15 years, RFOV has built 26 miles of new trail, helped maintain another 241 miles, planted more than 11,200 trees and shrubs and 11 acres of wetlands. In total, RFOV has completed projects worth several million dollars in value to our trails, public lands, and community, including projects in the Crystal Valley.

For more information, visit rfov.org or call 927-824.

– David Hamilton, Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers executive director

Hut Association taking reservations for another season The 10th Mountain Division Hut Association’s Fowler/Hilliard Hut is reconstructed and ready for winter hut users once again.

Last fall the Fowler/Hilliard Hut burned to the ground. The hut is located on Forest Service land about six miles west of Vail Pass at an elevation of 11,500 feet. The original hut was built in 1988 and funded by the Fowler and Hilliard families, named for Anne Fowler and Ed Hilliard, avid mountaineers tragically killed in a climbing accident. The hut has proven to be one of the most popular huts in the hut system, and has averaged more than 2,500 user nights a year.

For those who want an alternative to alpine skiing or are just waiting for more snow cover on the slopes, the 10th Mountain Division Hut System offers access to a wide variety of ski touring and deep powder skiing. The huts provide skiers a cozy shelter at the end of the day.

The 10th Mountain huts are located between 9,700 and 11,700 feet in the central Colorado Rockies between Aspen, Leadville and Vail. Each hut sleeps 16 and includes a living-dining area heated by wood burning stoves, propane cook stoves, mattresses, pillows, cooking utensils and supplies. The cost is $30 per person per night. Reservations are required.

The 10th Mountain Division Hut Association is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with the Forest Service to provide a network of backcountry huts for cross-country skiers, snowshoers, hikers and mountain bikers.

To check hut availability, make hut reservations or more information visit huts.org or call 925-5775.

– Cindy Carpenter, 10th Mountain Division Hut Association

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Obituary Mary Theresa Martin Wofford April 17, 1950 – Nov. 4, 2010

Mary Theresa Martin Wofford died on Nov. 4 in Redstone. She was 60.

Mary was born April 17, 1950 in Flagler, Colo. to John and Eloise Martin, the youngest of four daughters.

Three years later, a brother was born, completing the family.

Being the youngest of four girls, Mary loved to stay her Grandma with Livingston, where things were a lot quieter. She taught Mary to always think of others first. Mary also loved to stay with the McAulleys or the Dykstras whom she viewed as her second mothers.

Mary loved the plains. Her family later moved to Fort Collins where she finished growing up and married. Mary and her husband Don moved to Idaho and lived there for 30-plus years loving the state, but returned to Colorado later in life.

Mary graduated from Poudre High School class of 1968. She married Donald Wilson Wofford on Aug. 31, 1967; they were married 43 years and had two children. Mary and Don set a goal of having a farm by the time their son was 5 years old. This resulted in a move to Idaho where they bought a 40-acre farm and raised their children. The 40 acres became too small for all of the cattle, so a ranch was purchased north of Gooding, Idaho.

Mary loved life in the country. She raised a garden most years, kept the livestock records, cared for baby calves, helped as needed with working cattle, and drove the tractor while feeding livestock in the winter.

Wednesdays after moving to the ranch, Mary would pick her mother up in Gooding and they would spend the day doing the week’s errands in Twin Falls, getting groceries and a quick bite to eat before going back to Wendell for choir practice, a 100-plus mile round trip.

She loved choir practice and singing in the choir on Sundays and the Christmas and Easter cantatas. Participating in and leading Bible studies, leading the youth group, serving on the new church design and building team, and serving 10 years as church treasurer and one term as elder rounded out her 30 years of participation in her church family in Wendell, Idaho. After leaving Idaho and friends with more than a little sadness, she attended the Church at Redstone, made new friends, and became part of the church family there.

Mary loved life and learning new things. In high school, she loved and excelled in business

and math classes. After graduation, she worked for the City of Fort Collins in the finance department and studied accounting at Aims College. She also loved interior design and drawing house plans. Mary designed and with her husband built a passive solar home on their farm in Wendell, Idaho.

Shortly after moving to Wendell, she accepted a job as city clerk and treasurer for the City of Wendell. She tested and received certification as a city clerk and finance officer for the State of Idaho in 1980, one of only five in the state at that time.

Later, Mary accepted a position as an accountant for Falconhurst Dairy of Buhl, Idaho.

During that time, she set up a computerized office for them and studied computer programming at the College of Southern Idaho.

In 1990, her husband’s business had grown enough to require her to devote all of her working hours to accounting for it.

At the age of 47, Mary was ready for a change of occupation. She studied massage therapy at the Idaho School of Massage Therapy in Boise, Idaho and completed a 500hour course. She then tested for national certification in therapeutic massage and bodywork and received her certification. Mary owned and operated The Therapeutic Touch for eight years and made many friends among her regular clients.

At the age of 50, she again designed a new house for the ranch, incorporating the original homestead cabin in the design. It was her dream home and included designs she had thought about for years. It was especially dear to her having been built by her husband, brother, son, father and friends.

In 2006, Mary and Don moved back to Colorado, this time to Redstone where their son Bob had settled. Mary worked part time as needed at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs loving every minute of it and the new friends she made.

Mary was preceded in death by her sister, Patty Joan (Herman). She is survived by her husband Donald Wofford, her daughter Aundria Dawn Wofford and her three children Mark, Elizabeth & Julia, her son Robert James Wofford and Mary Ann Wofford and their three children Abriah, Justice and Sam, her parents John Martin and Eloise Livingston Martin, her sisters Alice Paulette Weinberger and Peggy June Eckroth, and her brother Richard Leigh Martin.

Do you have a story idea or something you’d like to contribute to the Echo?

Please send us an e-mail: echo@crystalvalleyecho.com

The Church at Redstone

We invite you to come and worship God with us in a peaceful and beautiful setting next to the Crystal River in Redstone

10:00 a.m. • Worship, nursery provided Christmas Caroling on the Boulevard Sunday, December 19 4:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve Service Friday, December 24th 6:30 p.m.

Bruce A. Gledhill, Pastor • 970-963-0326 www.churchatredstone.com

A community church serving Redstone and the Crystal Valley.

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People’s Press releases William Meriwether’s “Visions of Photography Series: The Museum Collection”

By Catherine Lutz, People’s Press

A Roaring Fork Valley publishing company has released a new edition of a local, late photographer’s work.

“Visions of Photography Series: The Museum Collection” features Glenwood Springs-based photographer William Meriwether’s work. The book celebrates Meriwether’s memory in blackand-white photographs and narratives.

Meriwether, who died last June of cancer at age 65, spent 40 years roaming pockets of the Old West with his camera, documenting nature and culture in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. The series is an homage to that exploration, which he never tired of, whether by Jeep or on foot.

Meriwether had an estimated 20,000 black-and-white prints of Western landscapes.

Meriwether had a special passion for the West’s Hispanic culture, and his images take us through Mansassas, Colo., Taos, N.M. and the Rio Grande Gorge, but mostly to nooks and crannies you’ve never heard of.

An admirer of Ansel Adams, Edward Weston and Alfred Stieglitz, Meriwether was a master of composition, light, shadow and tone. His images can be subtle or dramatic, and his essays delve into the techniques that achieve the fine art quality of his prints.

The son of a trapper who roamed the Flat Tops north of Glenwood, Meriwether started hiking miles into the backcountry at a young age, taught himself photography, and earned his master of fine arts degree at Adams State College in Alamosa. He was an expert at the rare and complex platinum printmaking process, and was a longtime respected photography professor. He hosted more than 40 television programs for PBS and was included in a book with Ansel Adams’ work.

“Visions of Photography Series: The Museum Collection” retails for $14.95 and is available at he Redstone General Store and other outlets. To place an order, or for more information on this and other People’s Press titles, visit peoplespress.org.

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A & E Briefs TRTC’s original production of "A Tempest of the Mind" previews Dec. 2 An old professor who has devoted his life to teaching the works of Shakespeare has a crisis of faith over just who wrote the plays and sonnets.

Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) artistic directors Lon Winston and Valerie Haugen created "A Tempest of the Mind,” a theatrical look into the life, times and plays of William Shakespeare.

The cast includes Jeff Carlson, Jennica Lundin, Richard Lyon, Valerie Haugen and Lon Winston. Heather Miller stage manages, and Lon and Brad Moore team up once again to create the sets.

The play previews Dec. 2 and opens Dec. 3. It runs Dec. 4, 10-12, and 16-18. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m., except on Dec 12; the Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m.

Visit thunderrivertheatre.com for tickets and information. TRTC has group rates for teachers and students.

TRTC is also on Facebook.

– Lon Winston, TRTC

KDNK Labor of Love Auction features hundreds of local items KDNK’s Labor of Love Auction returns to the airwaves Nov. 29-Dec. 4 and to the Village Smithy on First Friday, Dec. 3.

Listeners can tune in and bid from a list of hundreds of local donated items including love slaves, services, restaurants, gifts, art, classes, sporting goods and workshops. All proceeds support KDNK community radio.

To participate in the on-air auction: 1. Register. Call 963-0139 and get a bidder number.

2. Download a catalog at kdnk.org.

3. Listen to the on-air closeouts from 6-8 p.m., Nov. 29-Dec. 2 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Dec. 4.

4. Call and bid at 963-0139.

As part of the Labor of Love Auction, a silent auction, art auction and holiday bazaar is planned at the Village Smithy on First Friday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. The Smithy will be full of local donated art and art-related items, local crafts, local gifts and stocking stuffers. Light refreshments and live music will add to the holiday cheer. The event is free and open to the public.

Local auctioneers will announce live closeouts on the radio. The live action is often fast-paced and fun with phones ringing and updates announced on the air.

KDNK broadcasts at 88.1, 88.3 and 88.5 FM. Information, webstream and catalog is at kdnk.org – Steve Skinner, KDNK

“Aging is Not for Sissies” plays Dec. 28 A comedy that’s played to packed rooms in Hawaii, Israel, Mexico, northern California and other spots is coming to the Third Street Center in Carbondale on Dec. 28.

"Aging is Not for Sissies,” created by Hawaiian resident Pratibha Eastwood, features local actors wherever it’s performed. Redstonian Sandy Kaplan is one of the actors that will perform in the Carbondale show.

“It’s very soulful and very funny and really hits home with many people,” Sandy says of the play.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Round Room at the Third Street Center. Tickets are $10 at the door and proceeds benefit the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities. Go to carbondalearts.com for more info.

– CCAH More A&E Briefs on page 20

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Government Brief Election 2010: How it turned out in the Crystal Valley As we all know, three counties divide up the Crystal Valley: Garfield County sits at the mouth of the Crystal River Valley, Pitkin County takes up much of the middle and Gunnison County comes in from the south.

On a state level, Proposition 101 and Amendments 60 and 61, which sought to severely alter funding for taxsupported services, were all voted down.

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper is Colorado’s next governor.

And the Colorado State Representative District 61 race, in a drawn-out voting process, write-in incumbent Kathleen Curry lost out in her re-election bid to Roger Wilson.

In local races: Crystal Valley – Garfield County portion Jim Yellico beat out incumbent John Gorman in the Garfield County assessor race.

Tom Jankovsky took the Garfield County commissioner District 1 spot from Trési Houpt.

Lou Vallario retained his job as Garfield County sheriff, beating out Tom Dalessandri.

Crystal Valley – Pitkin County portion Rob Ittner beat out Jack Johnson in the District 1 race for Pitkin County commissioner.

Joe DiSalvo is Pitkin County’s new sheriff, beating out Patrick “Rick” Leonard.

Crystal Valley – Gunnison County portion Phil Chamberland was voted to be the District 3 Gunnison County commissioner in a two-way battle over Jim Starr.

– Carrie Click, Echo editor

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By Carrie Click, Echo editor Avalanches, mudslides, and water troubles – we had them all in 2010. We lost some dear locals, and welcomed some brand new ones into the world. There were plenty of festivals and fun, and a good share of lively discussions too.

Contributors and advertisers are what make the Echo possible. Our regular columnists continued providing their insights to us, month in and month out: Michael D. Doherty, D.D.S.’s Picture of Health Ellie Kershow’s Echo Logic Sue McEvoy and Darrell Munsell’s Vintage Valley Melissa Sidelinger’s Local Flavor Kyle Stewart’s From the Planet… …and rececently, we added two more: John Emerick’s Crystal River Caucus Matters George Newman’s What’s Up with Pitkin County?

The year 2010 started off with Redstone’s water storage tanks dropping to emergency levels, partially due to at least two leaks in the system. Redstone Water Board President John Chromy, rallied with about 50 people, including Bruce Gledhill, Chuck Logan, Carbondale Fire Chief Ron Leach, Pitkin County officials, and lots of valley volunteers to get water back in the system for New Year’s Day. Redstone’s water worries aren’t over: the water board continues to be challenged by a system that needs updating.

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The first-ever Redstone Rally roared into town in June and brought plenty of bikers to the Crystal Valley to have fun, show off, and talk shop.

The Lead King Loop raised money for the Marble Charter School once again.

Carbondalian Peter Olenick walked away with a gold medal at the 2010 X Games.

Marble Charter School kids reported during the school year on what they’ve learned in The Marble Times, their very own section of the Echo file photos Echo.

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What’s up with Pitkin County?

Commissioners increase funding for community health and human service agencies

By George Newman, Pitkin County District 5 commissioner

Throughout our community, many residents have been stretched to their limits due to the recession.

This downturn in our economy has not only created stress on individuals and families but also increased the demands on agencies dedicated to serve them. Thankfully, due to the thoughtfulness, commitment and support of our citizens, Pitkin County is fortunate to have a fund for these purposes.

The Healthy Community Fund is a dedicated property tax providing a secure source of funding for health and human services and community nonprofits. Nonprofit organizations dedicated to working together to strengthen the quality of life in Pitkin County are eligible to apply for funding through the Healthy Community Fund.

I commend our volunteer committee members who read and discuss each request, using an established criteria matrix to help make these difficult decisions. Seventy-four grant requests came in this year with 17 new agencies applying whose total requests were almost $2 million. I supported our citizen grant review committee’s recommendation to increase the level of funding this coming year from $1,437,857 to $1,561,021. As a result, 60 agencies received funding, including five new ones, leaving a relatively modest reserve.

Sixty-three percent of this year’s funding will go to health and human service agencies whose programs help and support family and youth issues, mental health and substance abuse issues and legal services. Twenty-four percent goes towards senior services programs that promote the social, emotional, economic and physical well-being of our senior adults.

The remaining 13 percent is allocated to community nonprofits whose mission statements address community problems and enhance our quality of life from cultural, recreational and educational programs to environmental concerns.

In 2010, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) established an emergency fund of $20,000 out of the Healthy Community Fund’s reserves in order to assist Pitkin County residents in financial distress.

This one-time assistance can help with rent, medical bills or food purchases. Halfway through 2010, due to the increased number of hardship requests from individuals and families, we allocated an additional $20,000. This coming year, anticipating a similar need with no significant improvement in our economy, the BOCC agreed to set aside $40,000 from the outset for like emergencies.

The Healthy Community Fund will be up for renewal in 2012. I hope the citizens of Pitkin County will continue to recognize the needs of our community and support this incredible resource that helps supplement the budgets of agencies and organizations dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all our citizens.

For more information on the application process and timelines, please contact Mitzi Ledingham at mitzi.ledingham@co.pitkin.co.us, 920-5766 or go to aspenpitkin.com/departments/grants/ and click on “Pitkin County.”

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. Both meetings are televised live and repeated on locater CG12 TV. Agendas are posted online at aspenpitkin.com. Reach George Newman at george.newman@co.pitkin.co.us.

New Pitkin County manager named

By Pat Bingham, Pitkin County

Pending contract acceptformer ance, Mesa County Administrator Jon Peacock is the new Pitkin County manager. He’ll take over his new responsibilities in early 2011.

Most recently, Peacock served as the county adminJon Peacock istrator for Mesa County from 2005 to 2010. He also served as the assistant county administrator for Mesa County for three years prior to that.

Peacock received the 2007 County Administrator of the Year recognition by the Association of Colorado County Administrators.

He has been a policy and fiscal analyst in state government, as well as a management analyst for the City of Laramie in Wyoming. He is an adjunct faculty member for the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver. He earned a bachelor’s degree as well as a master of public administration (MPA) degree from the University of Wyoming.

The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) worked closely with county staff and community leaders to make the choice.

“What stood out for us was how much in alignment Jon was with Pitkin County’s philosophy on so many important issues,” said BOCC Chair George Newman. “He already has an understanding of many key issues we face, including economic realities, public lands issues, and environmental and water issues.”

Peacock is married with two daughters ages 6 and 8.

Currently living in Grand Junction, he grew up in Colorado Springs. He attended the University of Wyoming where he taught political science and public administration and coordinated the academic and career advising program for the university’s departments of political science and administration of justice.

“It often comes up when people look into my background that while at UW I was advisor to ‘hate crime’ victim Matthew Shepard.” Peacock said.

The Broadway play, “The Laramie Project,” included Peacock’s character in the production. Shepard’s murder brought national and international attention to the issue of hate crime legislation at the state and federal levels.

Peacock says he looks forward to playing a role as a steward to the Pitkin County’s innovative programs. He is also looking forward to the mountain lifestyle in Pitkin County. He is an avid mountain biker and he and his family are skiers, hikers, and backpackers.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled about our move to the valley,” he said.

Prior to Peacock’s selection, Pitkin County’s search for the new manager narrowed down to Peacock and four other candidates including Carbondale Town Manager Tom Baker; Interim Pitkin County Manager Phyllis Mattice; Frank Lancaster, the manager for Larimer County; and Summit County Assistant Manager Scott Vargo.

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C R Y S T A L People, parks, and pot farms

By John Emerick, Crystal River Caucus vice-chair, The Crystal River Caucus’ annual meeting was held on Nov.11, and marked the end of the 2010 meeting schedule.

People As is customary at the annual meeting, officers and board members are replaced or re-elected.

Chairperson Dee Malone was re-elected for another two-year term, as were board members Sharon Clarke and Tom McBrayer. New board member Chuck Ogilby will replace outgoing Clark Heckert. Remaining board members whose terms expire next year include Mike Ferguson, Mark Lacy, Ray Pojman, Pam Wadsworth, and my term as vice-chair.

Parks Public parks and open space in and around Redstone were again a topic of discussion for the caucus in November. Gary Tennenbaum of the Pitkin County Open Space and Trails Department presented what amounts to the final conceptual plan for Redstone Park, Elk Park, and Redstone Boulders Open Space, a parcel located along

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Redstone Boulevard between the village and the firehouse. The plan culminated a 12-month collaborative process between Pitkin County staff, Bluegreen landscape architects, and a 12-member planning committee of local residents, along with numerous other citizens who attended planning committee meetings from time to time.

The biggest change among the three parks will be noticed at Elk Park, along Highway 133 across from the coke ovens. Here, plans call for the relocation of the present parking area to allow for an open grass-covered recreation area, river and riparian ecological restoration, replacement of the defunct log building with some sort of visitor center, and a better, safer, and more attractive entrance from the highway to the Redstone area.

Work on Elk Park will probably begin sooner than on the other parks, but will depend on funding, Colorado Department of Transportation approvals, and completion of a more detailed planning and permitting process.

The changes to Redstone Park, an important focal point of the village center, will be less drastic than at Elk Park, but are intended to improve the overall experience of visitors, whether they are there for a summer music event, a picnic, or simply to enjoy a little quiet time next to the river.

Planned changes include replacement of the existing gazebo with a covered pavilion, bank improvement and restoration along the river’s edge, improved access and additional parking, and a reorganized playground area.

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Probably the most significant change to Redstone Park is the addition of the Meredith property to Redstone Park, which will expand the park by more than 50 percent to the north. Several of the Meredith family attended the caucus meeting, and appeared to be delighted at the outcome of the planning process.

“We think the plans for the park are perfect,” commented Larry Meredith, whose family were Redstone residents for more 40 years, and who still own property in Swiss Village.

The Redstone Boulders Open Space will remain largely as it is, mainly due to a restrictive covenant on the land. Improvements are planned for parking and existing trails, as well as riparian enhancement. For more information on the Redstone Parks planning process, contact Gary Tennenbaum at 920-5355.

And pot farms The final topic of the night garnered the most lively discussion, that of marijuana farms and dispensaries in the valley. According to state law, if Pitkin County wishes to develop its own regulations for growing and selling pot, it must do so by next July.

Lance Clarke, with Pitkin County Community Development, is canvassing all of the caucuses for feedback prior to drafting regulations. As it turns out, according to Clark, due to prevailing zoning regulations, the only places that dispensaries can be located in Pitkin County are at the Aspen Airport Business Center and in Redstone.

Presently there are only two dispensaries in Pitkin County, both at the Airport Business Center, although there are 11 in Carbondale and seven more in Glenwood Springs. Apparently there are six or seven growing operations in the county that Lance said were “spread pretty evenly throughout the county” but that state law prohibited him from identifying the locations. There were a number of issues and comments from caucus members about local growing operations.

Finally, Nancy Chromy suggested that we have a “joint” session (pun intended, I think) during our next caucus meeting with the Redstone Community Association for additional discussion on the matter. There seemed to be consensus support for the idea and the caucus board will try to make that happen at our January meeting.

For more information or to comment on marijuana dispensaries or growing operations, contact Lance Clarke at 920-5452.

The next Crystal River Caucus meeting is on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Church at Redstone. You can contact the Crystal River Caucus at crcaucus@gmail.com, or call John Emerick at 963-2143.

Marble Board of Trustees From Nov. 4 meeting

By Bettie Lou Gilbert, Echo contributor

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Marble Town Council approved a lease with Colorado Stone (under new ownership by an Italian group) for the load-out area at the Mill Site Park. This is a three-year lease.

A traffic code for Marble was adopted. There was a discussion about the need for street signs and numbers on houses. This is especially important for safety: fire trucks and ambulances need to know how to find us. This discussion will continue at future meetings.

Town trustees agreed to provide a letter of support for a grant application by the Crystal River Civic Commission, a new organization in Marble with the intent of providing and supporting civic endeavors.

The next meeting, Dec. 2, is being held at the Marble Fire Station with a potluck at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. The budget for next year will be discussed and adopted, and the town attorney will be in attendance to answer questions from local citizens.

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The Thompson House is really the Holland-Thompson House Two Carbondale families played key roles in historic home’s past

By Darrell Munsell, Echo contributor

Surrounded by modern development on the southern edge of Carbondale, the historic HollandThompson House proudly stands as a monument to the past. A century ago, the house was the heart and soul of the Pleasant View Ranch, one of the first homesteaded ranches in the Crystal River Valley.

Today, the Holland-Thompson House, filled with a plethora of furniture, household furnishings, and memorabilia — a century’s worth of family collections — depicts, as no other place or structure can, the history of the development of Carbondale and the ranching and farming business of the region. A visit to the house is like a walk through nearly 125 years of history.

The history of Pleasant View Ranch began in 1883 when Oscar Holland, a recent arrival to the area, homesteaded the land upon which the HollandThompson House would be built. Myron P. Thompson, a carpenter by trade and one of the first homesteaders in the Crystal River Valley, constructed the home in the late 1880s for his daughter Hattie Thompson Holland and her husband Oscar Holland.

With piped in water, indoor bathrooms, and electricity after 1910, this red-brick building was praised as one of the finest ranch houses in the area. For many years, it stood alone in the lower river valley enclosed

Myron P. Thompson built the Holland-Thompson House in the late 1800s for his daughter, Hattie Holland Thompson, and her husband, Oscar Holland on Oscar’s land, the Pleasant View Ranch. Since Hattie and Oscar Holland had no direct descendents, the house and ranch were left to nieces and nephews on the Thompson side.

within hundreds of acres of potato fields.

The Holland-Thompson House befitted the Pleasant View Ranch. Over the years, Oscar and Hattie had transformed the homestead into a prosperous business. The ranch, along with other Holland-Thompson holdings, consisted of more than 2,000 acres of ranch and farming land. Oscar had grazing rights extending from Bogan Flats down the Crystal River Valley through Coal Basin and Redstone. With its ranching and farming activities, including cattle, sheep, and potatoes (Oscar introduced potato cultivation to the valley), Pleasant View Ranch became known as one of the best managed and most productive enterprises in the region.

According to the Aspen Daily Times of Jan. 17, 1902, Oscar Holland was “one of the foremost and most prosperous business men of the state.”

Oscar’s business activities included more than just farming and ranching. He was an original stockholder and vice president of the First National Bank of Carbondale. Through the bank, he had connections and associations with most of the ranchers, farmers, and mine operators throughout the entire region from Carbondale to Crystal City near the head waters of the Crystal River.

Foremost among his business contacts were William M. Dinkel, Carbondale merchant/banker; John C. Osgood, coal baron and developer of Redstone; and Eugene Grubb, rancher/farmer. Along with these men, Oscar, with substantial investments of his own in silver, gold, and marble interests, played an important role in the economic and industrial Lew Ron Thompson of Carbondale is a descendent of Oscar Holland and development of Carbondale and the Hattie Thompson.

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Oscar and Hattie Holland were also at the center of Carbondale society. They entertained lavishly and often, frequently at their home. Their parties and dinners, occasionally attended by the Osgoods of Redstone, the Grubbs of Carbondale, and Colonel Meek of Marble, were noted as regular events in the local newspapers.

One such event was described in the Aspen Daily Times of Jan. 27, 1889: “Last night the social hop given at their pleasant home by Mr. and Mrs. Holland proved to be one of the most successful social events of the season. . . . The supper was superb, with all the delicacies from home and abroad. . . . Dancing continued until six in the morning, when breakfast was served, after which the finishing dances were had.”

After Oscar’s death in 1925, Hattie, then in her 50s, continued to manage the ranch’s extensive day-to-day operations until 1934, when ill health overtook her.

Having no direct descendents, Pleasant View Ranch and the Holland-Thompson House were left to nieces and nephews of the Thompson family following Hattie’s death. Since the closing of the house in 1965, the family has used it for reunions, retreats, and holiday gatherings.

Recognizing its historic significance, the Mt. Sopris Historical Society plans to initiate the process to place the Holland-Thompson House on the National Register of Historic Places and to open it as a museum, which will create a unique historic experience for the community and its visitors.

The house and its contents serve as an invaluable resource in telling the story of the Holland-Thompson family. Significantly, it demonstrates the lifestyle of these two pioneering families and the role they played in creating one of the first ranches in the Crystal River Valley and the development of Carbondale.

Darrell Munsell is a retired history professor.

University Press of Colorado recently published Darrell’s book, “From Redstone to Ludlow, John Cleveland Osgood’s Struggle against the United Mine Workers of America.” He lives in the Crystal Valley.

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Happy Holidays from the Echo staff Crystal Valley holiday recipes

By Nancy Chromy, Echo contributor The Holidays. Those two words instantly evoke lots of memories and feelings.

Some of these memories are of songs we have sung or listened to over the years with beginning words like….

“Sleigh bells ring, are you listening…”

“Should auld acquaintance be forgot…”

“Toyland, Toyland, little girl and boy land…” and “I’m dreaming of a White Christmas…”

Maybe thoughts come to mind about a winter holiday at Grandma’s house with aunts and uncles and cousins all around, general random chaos, and rooms filled with the aroma of cinnamon and sugar.

Date & Nut Chews (shared by Carrie Click) 2 eggs 1/2 tsp almond extract 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c Karo syrup (white) 1 c dates - finely cut 1 c chopped walnuts 3/4 c sifted flour 1/3 c conf. sugar Beat eggs in large bowl w/salt and almond extract until light.

Gradually beat in sugar & Karo syrup.

Add dates and nuts & mix well.

Fold in sifted flour.

Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.

While still hot, cut into 1-1/2" squares.

Shape into small balls and roll in confectioner's sugar.

Makes 3 dozen balls.

Or it could be the memory of a cherished moment. A glance at a lone person on a winter street at the end of a workday, the gray slushy sidewalk, a smile and the words “Happy Holidays” make a difference.

It could be the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, or wrapping a gift and attaching a pretty ribbon for someone special.

It could be that feeling of excitement as the holidays approach. Family and friends are coming to visit. Or it could be those memories of decorating a tree, lighting candles, or writing personal wishes to those afar.

The holidays can also evoke a memory of a place we don’t live anymore, or of someone who is no longer with us.

The meaning of the holidays is different for all cultures, and the beliefs and traditions are many.

There is one commonality we all share – and that is the preparing and enjoying a favorite holiday food dish. Here are favorite recipes from the Echo staff.

Happy Holidays!

Top Deck Dip (shared by Steve and Diane Pavlin) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 1

lb round loaf of pumpernickel bread 10 oz pkg chopped spinach c mayonaise c drained water chestnuts, finley chopped c sour cream (5 5/8 oz) pgk vegetable soup mix onion, chopped fine oz cream cheese, softened tbs grated parmesean cheese

Slice off the top of the bread loaf. Hollow it out, leaving the outer crust intact. Set aside.

Thaw spinach under running water, then squeeze it to remove excess moisture.

Chop it very fine. Mix all ingredients except the bread. Once mixed, fill the hollow bread loaf. Serve with the chunks of pumpernickel or party rye.

Festive Hominy Egg Nog Muffins (shared by Alyssa Ohnmacht)

Mixed Vegetable Casserole (shared by Steve and Diane Pavlin)

Pre cook: 1 c chopped celery 1 c chopped onion Cook 2 l lb pkgs of mixed vegetables according to pkg directions.

Combine with: The celery and onions 1 c grated cheddar cheese 1 c mayonaise Mix and put into a casserole dish. Melt 1 stick butter, add one sleeve of saltines, crushed. Spread over top.

Bake at 350 with cover for 35 minutes.

2 c flour 3/4 c sugar 1 tbs baking powder 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 1 stick melted and cooled butter 1 large egg 1 c egg nog 1 tsp rum extract chopped pecans (optional) Combine first 5 ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk egg, egg nog and butter.

Add dry ingredients and mix just until moistened.

Bake in paper-lined muffin tin at 375 for 25- 30 minutes.

(shared by Alyssa Ohnmacht)

1 can white hominy 1 can yellow hominy 1/2 small container of sour cream 1/4 lb grated Mont. Jack cheese chili pepper to taste 1/2 c chopped red peppers 1 small can diced green chiles Combine all ingredients, place in deep oven safe bowl and bake 20 minutes at 350.

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A year of Echoes from page 11 Avalanches struck the upper reaches of the Crystal Valley in late February. On Feb. 21, a slide covered County Road 3 near Bogan Flats Campground on the way to Marble, completely cutting off Marbleites from everybody else for a few hours.

Another slide slid the next day, Feb. 22, on Highway 133 on McClure Pass, closing the highway temporarily. No one was hurt in either slide.

Marble Charter School got settled into its new building at the beginning of 2010. As of January 2010, 40 kids were enrolled in the kindergarten through eighth grade school, and 10 were enrolled in Crystal Valley Preschool.

At least some of the Crystal Valley joined the 21st century when households just south of Redstone received Qwest DSL high-speed Internet service. At the beginning of 2010, talk began circulating that Redstone Boulevard would be next in line. It didn’t happen until August, but it did happen.

A new Magical Moments live concert series brought another summer of entertainment to Redstone Park.

The Colorado Yule Marble Quarry closed down during the winter of 2010 due to the high costs of operating during the cold season. With 15 employees, the quarry was Marble’s largest employer.

WinterFest pulled off its first annual event on Feb. 5-7, and included ice and mixed climbing demos, beer tasting, live music, dog skijoring, film screenings, a dog parade and dog games, a snowshoe race, a scavenger hunt, and lots more.

We ran outta gas in the Crystal Valley when the Redstone General Store stopped selling fuel in March. Now locals and visitors have to plan ahead when heading into the Crystal. The nearest gas stations are in Carbondale and Paonia.

Bluegreen Landscape Architecture, Esse Design, JVA Inc., the community of Redstone at large (and the Redstone Historical Society in particular), and Pitkin County were awarded the American Society of Landscape Architects’ 2009 Honor Award for Communications and Research for their collaborative work on a conceptual plan for the Redstone Coke Ovens.

Work continued on the Crystal River Trail fbeing constructed by Pitkin County Open Space and Trails between the BRB Campground and south Carbondale, even though not all Crystal The Crystal Valley got slammed by a series of mudslides this summer, like this one that crossed Highway Valleyites were enamoured with it. Concerns were voiced about 133 north of Redstone. impacts on wildlife, trees, habitat and driver safety. The trail was completed and used by pedestrians and cyclists throughout the late spring and summer.

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WinterFest featured snow sculptures by Barbara Bush, left, Jim Aarts and others, that lined Redstone Boulevard.

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Sylvia Bringolf-Smith caught this moose climbing out of Beaver Lake in Marble in August. In the Crystal Valley, this is big news.

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Volunteering and trekking: The two different worlds of Leh and Mustang

By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer

This past fall I was fortunate to return to Ladakh, India with a team of volunteers to provide dental services for children who would otherwise not receive that care.

For two weeks in mid-September, our team of four dentists, two hygienists and six non-medical volunteers set up the dental clinic, provided free dental care to 400 children, attended cultural activities and went sightseeing in this northernmost corner of India.

Working for Denver-based Global Dental Relief in conjunction with the Leh Lions Club, this organization provides free dental services to children each year in Leh, Ladakh as well as clinics in Nepal, Vietnam and Guatemala.

Two of the volunteers were dentists I had worked with in Leh in y 2009 but all the others were new and interesting people.

After traveling so far to volunteer, most folks take advantage of their time in Asia to visit additional destinations and I was privileged to do so also.

Immediately following the breakdown of the clinic, I took a 12-hour train ride to Dharamshala, India, the home of the Dalai Lama and Tibet’s government in exile. There I had several days of sightseeing, which included visits to monasteries and museums, learning much about Tibetan culture.

After returning to Delhi, India, I flew to Kathmandu, Nepal to meet another group of people with whom I had signed on to trek into the Himalayan kingdom of Mustang. Eleven people including myself would spend 10 nights camping, walk more than 150 miles, take amazing flights into

the Himalayas and even have an audience with King Jigme Palbar Bista, the Raja of Mustang.

Known as the Land of Lo, the tiny Kingdom of Mustang occupies 780 square miles and is bordered by Tibet on three sides. Originating as a major stop along the salt trade routes from Tibet, Mustang was a center of Buddhist activity during the 1500-1600s, and remains one of the last corners of Tibetan culture.

In the late 1950s when China invaded Tibet, Mustang’s border was closed with China and the area became part of Nepal.

Known as the Forbidden Kingdom, Nepal did not open the area to foreigners until the early 1990s. Now around 1,000 trekkers a year visit the region on foot or by horseback, providing tourism income.

Our route to Mustang was to fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and to take another flight to Jomsom at 8,800 feet, and the starting point of the trek. The beginning of the trail follows the upper Kali Gandaki River Gorge between the 26,000-foot peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.

The land is a barren desert landscape and receives very little precipitation due to its location in the rain shadow of the Himalayas. With a mean altitude of 15,000 feet, the region is scoured by sun and wind during the trekking season of May to October, and frozen for the months of winter. Aside from the trekking tourism, Mustang residents eke out an existence from farming and livestock but most of the population leaves for the winter.

Along the trail are fields of barley and buckwheat, walls of mani stones (stones inscribed with prayers by monks), prayer wheels and chortens: all sacred Buddhist structures designed to accrue merit.

Our fifth and sixth nights were spent camped in Lo Manthang, a small city surrounded by a 20-foot wall and the medieval capital of Mustang. Lo Manthang features three Buddhist temples dating back to the 15th century and a school for monks established in the mid-1990s to prevent the loss of

Buddhist culture in the kingdom. ` The temples, all in various stages of repair or disrepair, still feature some of the most amazing paintings, statues and carvings of Buddhist temples remaining in the world.

After visiting the temples and monastery, we had an audience with the Raja of Mustang, now more of a figurehead king. The next morning we prepared for our return journey along a different route to our starting point in Jomsom.

Carrying only daypacks, we hiked an average of six hours a day with a support crew of guides, cooks and pony handlers. Once again, I was blessed with an immersion into a fascinating culture with an amazing group of people.

Clockwise from top left, Nilgiri Peak overlooking the Mustang trek; top right, young children await their turns for dental exams in Leh with Sue McEvoy; children travel by pony in Mustang; bottom right, boats stack up against the shore of a lake in Pokhara; left, a traditional Tibetan woman lights a butter lamp in Kathmandu.

Photos by and courtesy of Sue McEvoy

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L o c a l F l av o r By melissa Sidelinger

Plant proteins: Healthful and affordable choices

One of the most frequent questions that vegetarians and vegans are asked is, “Where do you get your protein from if you don’t eat meat, dairy, or eggs?”

Many people falsely believe that plants are poor sources of protein, and that if you don’t eat animal products you will have to rely on overly-processed, commercial meat substitutes and protein shakes in order to maintain your health. This is untrue.

In fact, as long as there is adequate variety in the diet, the human body can get all of the essential amino acids it needs solely from plant protein sources. There are a multitude of protein-rich, whole plant foods available that are healthful, inexpensive, and easy to find at both grocery stores and natural foods stores. These foods are relatively easy to prepare and can be combined in endless ways with fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. Here’s a short list of protein-packed plant foods to explore and use in your own vegetarian recipes: Beans and legumes – These babies are the real protein powerhouses of the plant world. They include a wide variety of beans such as red, white, black, soy and edamame (young, green soybeans), Anasazi, adzuki, kidney, pinto, lima, garbanzo (also known as chickpeas), navy, great Northern, fava, cannellini, and mung. Other legumes include lentils in a variety of colors and sizes, peanuts (although many people consider them to be a nut, these are actually a legume that grows in pods beneath the ground), and all of the various types of peas. Not only are beans and legumes an absolute treasure trove of protein, they are also extremely high in fiber and can help to moderate blood sugar levels.

Tofu, tempeh, and other soy foods – A well-known staple in vegetarian and vegan cooking, soy is a nutritious bean that is the basic ingredient for both traditional Asian foods and modern meat and dairy alternatives. Traditional foods include tofu (soft white blocks that take on the flavor of whatever they are marinated in or cooked with), tempeh (a meaty, fermented cake made from whole soybeans), soy ‘milk’ (the precursor of tofu and a good dairy substitute), and miso (fermented soybean paste that can be added to soups). Newcomers to the culinary scene include soybased yogurts, cheeses, ice creams, sausages, deli slices, hot dogs, burgers, and other mock meats.

Whole grains – You might think that grains have nothing to offer in the way of protein, but this is far from true. Well-known whole grains such as wheat, rye, barley, oats, corn, and rice, and the less- familiar grains quinoa, amaranth, millet, and buckwheat all contribute significant protein to the cuisines of traditional cultures as well as vegetarian and vegan diets. Whole grains form complete proteins when they are combined with a bean, legume, soy, nut, or seed food. However, contrary to popular belief, it is not necessary to combine plant proteins at any single meal. As long as a variety of protein foods are eaten over the course of the day, the human body is perfectly capable of extracting and utilizing the essential amino acids it needs.

Nuts and seeds – Nuts and seeds taste great and contribute good quantities of protein, healthful unsaturated fats, and fiber to the diet. They are widely available and include almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts (also known as filberts), pistachios, pine nuts, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, and flax seeds. Flax seeds are particularly beneficial, being both very high in fiber and an excellent source of essential omega-3 fatty acids (of which the modern American diet is sorely lacking in).

Good for both body and wallet – Not only are plant proteins far healthier dietary choices, they are also much less expensive than meat, dairy, or eggs and are less likely to become contaminated with deadly bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella. Most dried beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, and grains can be purchased in bulk quantities and do not require refrigeration until after they have been cooked, so you can stock up your pantry and save big on electric bills, too.

Vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike can easily enjoy the health, culinary, and financial benefits of eating more protein-rich plant foods. These foods can be added to salads, soups, and stirfries, used as the main ingredients in casseroles, pilafs, and porridges, incorporated into meat or veggie loafs, burgers, and pasta dishes, or baked into breads, muffins, and cookies.

A bounty of cookbooks are available that focus on vegetarian and vegan food preparation, as well as books on traditional, ethnic cuisines that rely on plant foods as their main ingredients. Try experimenting with a new recipe for beans, grains, or nuts each week. You just might discover some new and exciting dishes to add to your list of favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

If you are interested in discovering some tasty vegetarian and vegan recipes (but aren’t quite ready to purchase an entire cookbook), check out these nifty websites for free recipes that you can print right off of your computer: Vegetarian Times: vegetariantimes.com/ VegNews Magazine: vegnews.com/web/home.doc Veganbaking.net: veganbaking.net/ VegWeb.com: vegweb.com/ Happy cooking and baking!

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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HEALTH

Picture of Health

By Michael D. Doherty, D.D.S.

Watch for warning signs of gum disease Periodontal (gum) disease is the No. 1 cause of tooth loss in this country. Approximately nine out of 10 adults over 40 years of age will lose some teeth as a result of gum disease!

Periodontal disease is not a condition that develops overnight. Many people do not even realize they have it until it is in advanced stages – the point at which dental x-rays show loss of bone support surrounding permanent teeth. At this point, treatment is fairly drastic and may even involve surgery.

To avoid this, it is important to notice subtle warning signs as they occur: bleeding gums, persistent bad breath or swollen and tender gums.

Once bone and gum tissue are lost, they are lost forever. Pay attention to early warning signs. Your dentist and hygienist can explain these signs to you.

They can also take steps to prevent the disease from sneaking upon you!

For a free pamphlet with more information on this subject, contact: Michael D. Doherty, D.D.S., 580 Main Street #200, Carbondale, CO 81623 or call 9634882.

Echo-Logic

By Ellie Kershow

Conserve vs. Preserve: Part 1

At a recent hotel stay, a card on the pillowcase read “conserve to preserve” with a brief explanation. It was referring to fact that if I place the card on the sheets, I would like the sheets changed. If not, I am doing my part to save the earth.

If it was only that easy.

I began to wonder: Is that really true? Maybe they just don’t want to wash the sheets for various other reasons. I often find myself not wanting to change the sheets at home, but force myself to do it knowing it will result in a healthier environment and a more comfortable sleeping experience.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and acting to help the environment go hand in hand, but can sometimes become contradictory. Achieving that balance is like walking a tightrope and really a topic for another time.

But, what I found most interesting is the actual language this hotel chain used to convey their point. I have seen this type of sentiment expressed in writing in many different contexts and in many different ways, but I found this one particularly interesting. What exactly did they mean?

To figure it out, first let’s break down the words that they used – “conserve” and “preserve.” The verb conserve means to prevent injury, decay, waste, or loss of and (surprisingly enough) to preserve. Another definition of conserve is to manage natural resources wisely.

Preserve is defined by one source as a verb that means to keep alive or in existence; make lasting. Another definition is to keep safe from harm or injury; protect or spare. Conserve and preserve are described as synonyms, but do they mean the same thing? I think the answer definitely depends on the context.

The word conserve is often used when referring to natural resources. Water and energy are the most common resources that people conserve, but the word can also be used when talking about biological resources such as forests, grasslands, watersheds, and other ecosystems. All natural resources are interconnected so much that it is sometimes difficult to separate them. But it is important to analyze resources individually in order to improve collective resource efficiency by determining where efforts are needed.

When I think of conservation, I think of multi-use. Humans need natural resources for different reasons: economics, basic needs, and to provide things that allow us to live a civilized life (to which degree is arguable). There are renewable resource and non-renewable resources on earth, and the way that people use and re-use resources all relates to conservation.

To me, preserve means to keep something in its most natural state possible. I don’t know if to preserve means to keep pristine, but at least close to it. Humans have lived on this earth long enough to make it difficult to maintain pristine natural environments, especially in places where there are large population bases. But in places like the Crystal River Valley and beyond, the opportunities and possibilities seem endless.

Part 2: Stay tuned for next month’s Echo Logic on how conservation and preservation directly relate to ecosystem management and wilderness protection.

Happy New Year!

Ellie Kershow is an environmental biologist and writer who lives in the Crystal Valley.

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A & E Briefs “Made by Hand, From the Heart” holiday exhibit at Third Street Center Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities (CCAH) hosts its annual holiday exhibit, entitled "Made by Hand, From the Heart," curated by Diane Kenney.

This show features the work of 20 regional artists working in a variety of materials including glass, clay, wood, metal, jewelry, collage, encaustic and paintings.

The show is traditionally a showcase for handcrafted art and this year is no exception. Artists include Camy Britt, Doug Casebeer, K. Cesark, Mark Cesark, Cathy Crenshaw, Spencer Crouch, Holly Curcio, Alison and Steve Finn, Sam Harvey, Majid Kahhak, Diane Kenney, Peg Malloy, Alleghany Meadows, David Moore, Darrell Munsell, Brad Reed Nelson, David Powers, Pam Taylor and Antonia Zoutenbier.

Many of the artists are internationally known, some are well-known in the valley, some are new to CCAH and some, such as Diane Kenney, are displaying new work. Diane, in addition to her well-known pottery, will be exhibiting paintings for the first time.

“We are so excited about the show, that we are hosting a members- only preview on Dec. 2 from 6-8", said CCAH Director Ro Mead. The "regular" opening will be First Friday, Dec. 3, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the CCAH Center for the Arts at the Third Street Center. Call 963-1680 or go to carbondalearts.com for more information.

– Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities

CMC Theatre presents ‘Almost, Maine ’ John Cariani’s comedy, “Almost, Maine” opens Dec. 2 at the Colorado Mountain College New Space Theatre at Spring Valley between Glenwood and Carbondale.

Set under the glow of northern lights, the play follows the antics of the residents of a small Maine town as they find themselves falling in and out of love faster than shooting stars.

Directed by Wendy Moore , “Almost, Maine ” focuses on characters as they begin to experience surreal happenings. Almost no one in the town of Almost is immune to love’s uncanny powers.

Tickets are $15/adults and $10/students and seniors, and can be reserved online at svticketsales@coloradomtn.edu or by phone at 947-8177, or purchased at the door. Performances run Dec. 2-4, 9-11 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. at the New Space Theatre at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs-Spring Valley.

– Colorado Mountain College

First Friday at Parkside features new artists First Fridays gallery events in Carbondale are exciting, especially during the holidays. At Parkside Gallery, several new artists have joined the mixed fine craft gallery this fall so there is always something new.

Works by local and regional artists include furniture, wood, glass, fiber, ceramic, metal, jewelry, and wearable art such as cashmere ski hats and classic shaped wool felt hats made modern.

Parkside Gallery is open on First Friday, Dec. 3, 5-8 p.m., 50 Weant Blvd, Carbondale, 963-1401.

– Parkside Gallery

Redstone Inn event-ful during the holidays The Redstone Inn has a full schedule of activities organized during the holiday season.

The inn starts its 12 Days of Christmas celebration on Dec. 20 with dinner specials. Each following day features another activity, from wine tastings to holiday teas, from storytelling with milk and cookies, to a spa day, and much more.

For a full schedule, go to the inn’s website at redstoneinn.com, call 963-2526, or stop by the inn.

– Redstone Inn

Auction at the Carbondale Clay Center on Dec. 3 The 13th Annual Cup Auction to benefit the Carbondale Clay Center is on Dec. 3, from 6-9 p.m., with a members’ preview at 5 p.m.

Attendees can bid on handmade art from artists such as Doug Casebeer, James Surls, Sarah Moore and K Cesark.

The Carbondale Clay Center is at 135 Main St., Carbondale. Call 963-2529 or go to carbondaleclay.org for more information.

– Carbondale Clay Center

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DECEMBER 2010

REDSTONE COMMUNITY BULLETIN www.redstonecolorado.com

REDSTONE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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REDSTONE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ———— Chuck Logan President 963-2310

Mary Dorais Co-Vice President 963-3862

Lisa Wagner Co-Vice President 963-8240

Bruce Gledhill Secretary 963-4976

Cathy Montgomery Co-Treasurer 963-7212

Carolyn Nold Co-Treasurer 963-3921

We have an exciting WinterFest weekend planned for Feb. 18-20, 2011. Redstone will be bustling with activities for everyone.

Trail Runner magazine will host a sanctioned snowshoe race for all ages and abilities, and offer equipment demos and giveaways. Participants will enjoy a scenic snowshoe race that will loop around the historic Redstone Castle.

Rock and Ice magazine will have ice-climbing vendor booths where climbers can check out and use the latest gear. Avalanche Outfitters will run a Full Moon Nordic ski tour, a daily skijoring clinic, and kids’ snow games.

The village of Redstone will host live music, beer tasting, a scavenger hunt, and games for the whole family. Sculptors will create amazing snow sculptures along the Boulevard. And the famous Doggie Parade always delights the crowd.

A portion of this year’s proceeds will be donated to Advocate Safehouse Project in Glenwood Springs, which promotes healthy relationships free of violence. In addition, WinterFest is also supporting Project Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization that helps military heroes when they come home to reconnect with their families and readjust to home life. A family selected by Project Sanctuary will receive an allexpense paid trip to Redstone during WinterFest.

To learn more about Advocate Safehouse go to advocatesafehouse.org or for Project Sanctuary go to projectsanctuary.us.

Our WinterFest committees need volunteers now, to help with the initial planning and during the weekend of the event. If you’d like to learn more, contact Cathy Montgomery at cathymontg@gmail.com.

The next Redstone Community Association meeting is Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Redstone Inn. RCA is in need of a couple of new board members, so let one of us know if you are interested in being a part of this organization that serves our community.

Thanks to volunteers and RCA members, the lamp poles along the Boulevard have been decorated for the Christmas season.

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Mark you calendar! The Redstone second annual WinterFest is scheduled for Feb. 18-20, 2011.

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Monthly Meditations Church at Redstone

Marble Community Church "Small But Mighty"

Nicknames

By Pastor Bruce Gledhill, Church at Redstone Do you have a nickname? Almost everyone does, at least in certain settings or during a certain period of life (often in high school).

Sometimes the nicknames stick. You probably know people whose nickname has become the name they use all the time.

Often nicknames are more descriptive than the given name. The nickname usually alludes to some characteristic of the person or some experience they went through. For instance, we probably all know someone who has the nickname “Red” because of their hair color. I had a friend whose military title (Colonel) became the first name that people used for him, even long after he was retired.

During the first part of 2011 I’m going to be involved in a new project. I’ll be creating a series about the nicknames of Jesus and making it available online.

There are a large number of descriptive titles, or nicknames, that have been given to Jesus. To keep the length of this series manageable, I’m going to focus on just 10 of those nicknames.

Starting in early to mid-December you will be able to see this series by going to ebiblelearning.com/churchatredstone. I think each one of the nicknames I’m going to discuss opens up a new window of understanding for us. I invite you to take a look at the material I will be developing on that site.

Church happenings Christmas caroling on the Boulevard, Dec. 19, 4:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve Service, Dec. 24, 6:30 p.m.

Merry Christmas!

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By Pastor Lafe Murray, Marble Community Church It is that time of year again. Christmas might be Christmas all over the world, but it isn't like the Christmas in Marble or Christmas in Redstone. Christmas here is amazing.

It is always winter here and always Christmas! White isn't just the last name of our special friends who live here, but is the color of the mountains, trees and everything. Dreaming of a white Christmas in Marble is an after thought. We have the first and the last white of the season.

Christmas is now worldwide. It isn't even necessarily Christian. It is the celebration of God's special gift to all of us in the child Jesus, but it means more that just a religious event. Over the years it has been added to and added to, until we have a masterpiece each and every year that is grandeur and celebrated by more people each year.

This Christmas will not be like the one your grandparents celebrated; it will not be even like the one your parents or even you as a child celebrated.

Christmas 2010 will just be the best.

Economy aside, celebrate from the heart and not from the wallet.

Celebrate with the joy that Christmas deserves. Celebrate because since Jesus came to this planet, the world has not been the same. Celebrate because each year we are closer to peace on earth and good will to all mankind.

God bless you greatly, Pastor Lafe Church happenings Every second Saturday we have a potluck dinner.

Every second Sunday the church council meets.

Every third Sunday is Communion.

Jan. 8 will be our fundraising dinner and we will show the movie “Planet Earth.”

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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.”

Sagittarius/Capricorn

The Sun is in Sagittarius (mutable, fire) until Dec. 22, the winter solstice, when it moves into Capricorn (cardinal, earth). The first part of December involves movement and adventures and the second part, after

Astrological Interpretations by Kyle Stewart the winter solstice, involves “shoring up,” making things secure and durable. The fire of Sagittarius wants to expand and the earth of Capricorn stabilizes.

The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year; it’s a turning point in consciousness, a spiritual deepening and a rebirth towards the light.

After the winter solstice, the days begin to get longer until the summer solstice when they begin to decline in length again.

The biggest influence in December is the Sun at 24 degrees Sagittarius square Jupiter and Uranus on Dec. 16. Beware of doing too much…expanding beyond known boundaries and thus encountering unforeseen obstacles. This is the time to take chances, but with preparation and research the odds of succeeding will be greater. This is a time of unexpected opportunities.

Be ready.

Mercury goes retrograde on Dec. 10 at 5 degrees Capricorn and then direct on Dec. 30 at 19 degrees Sagittarius. Try to have as much done, personally and professionally, by Dec. 10 and then just coast until the New Year.

Mars is conjunct Pluto on Dec. 4 at 4 degrees Capricorn. In Capricorn, there is some restraint to Mars’ energy, yet Pluto adds a karmic and undercurrented edge to things. Watch out for severity of response. Positively, this conjunction lends a persist-

ence and a confidence along with great physical energy. Courage and stamina can help make things happen. Just watch out for extreme responses to things.

Then, on Dec. 27, the Sun at 5 degrees Capricorn is conjunct Pluto at 5 degrees Capricorn. This can be a time of a cyclic purging…getting rid of the old and ushering in the new. In Capricorn, the focus is on business and professional actions. Perhaps some insight into ourselves will become clear, or some insight into some path we should take. Capricorn is reaching the heights however that may manifest.

Ambition will be strong and the desire to attain positions of power and authority may arise. Be wise.

That’s another Capricorn trait.

With Uranus turning direct on Dec. 6, the conjunction between Uranus and Jupiter is exact on Jan. 5 at 27 degrees Pisces. Whatever plans for new, different and expansive will now either be finalized or will break apart and continue on their own way.

Happy New Year!

Want to know what “Mars is conjunct Pluto” really means? Want your astrological chart done? Contact Kyle Stewart in Carbondale at 963-5590 for personal consultations.

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A year of Echoes

L O O K

B A C K :

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Left, Pitkin County Open Space opened Filoha Meadows to pedestrian traffic for the summer; right, MarbleFest rocked into Marble in August.

At its May meeting Crystal Valley Caucus approved the Hidden Gems proposal, which if passed, would give four parcels in the Crystal River area wilderness designation.

The first-ever Redstone Rally motorcycle festival rolled into Redstone June 25-27, and brought hundreds of bikers to town for music, a poker run, and Crystal Valley hospitality.

Marble Historical Society resurrected the historic Marble Bell Tower after a group of volunteers spent countless hours and weekends on the project. It was rung in at Marble’s Old Timers’ Reunion and Picnic on July 17.

Filoha Meadows Open Space near Penny Hot Springs opened to hikers for the summer to visit its unique ecosystem.

A series of mudslides hit the Crystal Valley – and hit hard – several times during July and August, causing a series of massive gully washers, flooded roads and dangerous conditions.

MarbleFest brought nearly 40 bands to Marble for non-stop music, food, face painting and fun Aug. 21-22.

Hike for our Heroes’ Troy Yocum, his wife Mareike and their dog Emmie walked through the Crystal Valley in September on his 7,000-mile across the country (and back) to raise money and awareness for military families.

Top, a five-mile stretch of the Crystal Trail was completed and opened alongside Highway 133; left, the Marble Bell Tower got a major lift and was set into place in July; right, the kids at Marble Charter School said goodbye to the 2009-10 school year and hello to 2010-11.

Echo file photos

Pitkin County Open Space and Trails and a group of about a dozen volunteer residents met throughout the year to create a conceptual plan for improving three of Redstone’s parks – Elk Park, Redstone Park, and Redstone Boulders. In September, they requested public comment from residents and community members.

What’s in store for us in 2011?

What will these pages be filled with in the coming year? There’s no telling, but we’ll do our best to fill you in and keep you connected.

Carrie Click Alyssa Ohnmacht Sue McEvoy Steve Pavlin Crystal Valley Echo staff

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T HE M ARBLE T IMES A L O O K AT L I F E AT T H E M A R B L E C H A RT E R S C H O O L

SAC

How is the Lead King Loop money spent?

By Olivia and Julia As of July 2010, a Colorado state law went into effect that all schools in Colorado need a group of people called a “SAC.” SAC stands for School Accountability and Advisory Committee. This group, so far, consists of our Director, Debra Winston, plus two staff members and three parents. These people will look at our students’ overall test scores and advise the teachers about programs that will assure our students’ academic growth. We would like to invite members of the community to join us. If you would like to join the MCS SAC, you can contact Debra at 9639550 or Dana Cayton at the same number

The BEST Grant The old, cold bus . . .

By: Olivia The latest news on the BEST grant is that WE GOT IT! We have the money to finish out the new building and build a breezeway. We will be finishing two new classrooms, a work room and a storage room downstairs in the new building, which will be used for multiple things. On Nov. 9 our director, Debra Winston, met with the Marble Historical Society to discuss how the grant might affect the historical building. An architect is looking at our unfinished space and we are all contemplating the possibilities!

Thanks to the generous contributions of runners all over the State of Colorado, and Debby and Craig Macek, the Lead King Loop (LKL) was the biggest success yet! You might wonder how that money gets spent? This year each teacher got to join the professional organization of their choice. They will get monthly magazines which will supply them with new teaching ideas.

It introduces them to teachers all over the country who have similar interests. Some of the money raised by the LKL is helping to pay for their memberships.

An important item purchased was a set of restaurant-quality dinnerware for our new kitchen. We found that a local restaurant was closing, we were able to get terrific dishware at an excellent price. Now all we need is food service!

We are cleaning out or library and funds from the LKL will help us make new additions to our library. We are excited about getting new materials, including a new reading program. Some of the LKL money will be used to purchase new books that will connect to the reading program.

Thanks to everyone who helped to make this year's Lead King Loop such a great success!

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In Science, Marble Charter School’s 3rd-8th grade did some observations on the Mountain Pine Beetle. They saw feathery antennas, shiny beetle bodies, wing shells that looked like tree trunks, some beetle organs, and some hairy legs and arms. Another visual of the wing shells looked like an old corn on the cob and are a golden-brown color. It was all very interesting, and the students were quite fascinated.

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The Johnsons (Pine Beetle inspired fiction) The 4 boys about the enter their last year of grade school, had decided to put their love of music to use. They would form a band. They would all share the role of vocalists, while John would play guitar, Paul would be on the keyboard, George on the bass and Ringo on the drumset.

However, one dilemma presented itself: the band’s name. No matter how many times they pooled their thoughts together, they could not find the right one! They tried “The Infestors”, “The Black-Shelled Bugs,” “3 Galleries Down,” “Bug Day” and “The Red-Hot Tree Killers” but none of them seemed right. Finally they gave in and asked their mom, Judy, for help. When they told her about their problem she said, “Well, maybe you’re trying for names that are too complicated; if you’re having troubles, just keep it simple.” “Thanks Mom,” the brothers chorused, crawling back to their room. It was then that John said, “Well, now it’s obvious what the name should be!” “Really,“ said Ringo. And Paul said “So, what is this obvious name?” and John replied “The Beetles!”

Marble Charter School wants to thank Mr. Preston. He put a lot of hard work into researching the Mountain Pine Beetle, and finding solutions for the trees like taking time with other people to cut down dead trees and put traps up around Marble. He also took time to take the whole school on a walk about, to show us infested trees, Mountain Pine Beetles, and Mountain Pine Beetle Larvae.

So, Thank You Mr. Preston!

Love, The Marble Charter School

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The second graders are working on personal narrative stories.

Here are a few fond memories they wrote about.

The Rodeo

By Brook-Lynn It was a hot summer afternoon at the rodeo in Carbondale. I was so excited about riding a horse for the third time in my life. Leon was at the back of the rodeo stage. He was the biggest horse there. Leon is a pretty, light brown horse. I was helped onto his back. He nose felt soft and his hair felt dirty. We stayed in the fenced in rodeo yard.

The first time I went to the rodeo I say cowboys roping cows. This time I got to rope the cows. After a few tries, I roped a cow with big brown spots. It was exciting. I felt like a real cowgirl in my boots and cowgirl hat. The full moon was shining bright. I will never forget this night I rode Leon and roped my first cow.

In Wonder of the Wonder Kids B y Cheyenne

The Wonderkids have started taking Book Bags home each night to better their reading skills.Their program consists of the kids bringing home three different books each night to avoid memorization. The parents read one book to the child, then one book together, and then the child reads one book to the parent. In time, the child will become familiar with letters and sounds and learn to read, or learn to read better. There are now books on tape so the kids can read along with a voice. They now have a word wall for new vocabulary. They are also creating personal learning goals to achieve. Plus, they are learning how numbers can be switched around in addition and still equal the same thing and how to count by twos, threes, fours, and fives. When they carved pumpkins for Halloween, they counted all the seeds that the pumpkins had. Keep going, Wonder Kids!

Our Disneyland Trip

By Maia I was waiting in line with Nana and Mommy. It was kind of cloudy and a little sunny. There was all kinds of fairy homes and little fairies too. One of the fairies was on a rock in the middle of the stream that was under us it started to sprinkle and it stopped. We were getting close to big fake grass. Once we got through that there was Fawn and I got her signature and picture. Fawn was dresses in a flower petal dress that was orange. She had a long braid. She was an animal talent fairy.

After that there was Tinkerbell and her home. I got her signature and picture too. Tinkerbell was wearing a leave dress. Her hair is blonde with a bun in it. She has green shoes wit little pom poms on the top.

The seven green trees are listening to the BFG while they eat their snacks every morning. This is what they think of it: “I like the BFG because he is funny. I like his words like ‘guzzling up little children.’ The BFG is twenty-four feet tall. He has big ears.”

- Erica “The BFG has big ears. The hear bugs talking. The BFG people’s hearts beating. The run.”

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Did you know that we have a new veterinarian in the Crystal Valley/Marble area?

Her name is Dr. Susan Weber, and she makes house calls. Our guinea pigs needed their teeth checked and their nails clipped, so we invited her into our classroom. She brought along her assistant, Kevin, who was her husband. He was pretty neat and a big help, because he had to hold the guinea pigs so Dr. Weber could work on them.

It was very educational watching Dr. Weber trim their nails and give them a good checkup.

While she was going this, she told us all the about to care for our little friends, and she even let us borrow her book that told all about how to handle them and what to feed and not to feed them. She also told us how sensitive they are to sudden changes in temperature and that they can’t handle bright lights. She is going to come back once in a while to check their nails and teeth, because their teeth keep growing their whole life and need to be trimmed if they get too long.

We loved having Dr. Weber and Kevin come to our classroom. They are both very nice.

Maybe if you have a problem with your pet, you might want to invite her over to check it out.

Visitor’s Map

Have any of you noticed the new tourist map posted by the firehouse? It’s actually a replica of the map designed by the Wonder Kids in 2002 that was vandalized a few years ago. A big THANK YOU to Charlie Manus for redoing the map for us and, with the help of Bill Fisher, repairing and replacing the map into the frame. Try to remember to take a look at it as you drive by. It’s really well done!

1776

Author inspires tough thinking (and Writing!) about personal challenges In November the 5th – 8th graders went on a field trip to the Aspen CMC Campus in order to hear Kevin Connolly, a man who was born without legs, talk about his life and his new book and upcoming documentary movie. Kevin spoke about his many accomplishments and the challenges he overcame to achieve them. After hearing him talk and reading sections of his book, a memoir called “Double Take,” the 6th – 8th graders have been working on writing essays discussing overcoming their own personal challenges.

By Olivia and Cheyenne On Sunday November 7th, 2010, Debby and Mrs. Preston took many MCS students to The Wheeler Opera House to see a play called 1776. The play was about John Adams fighting for independence. It was funny yet educational. It showed the struggle and process it took for our nation to become free of England. This play featured John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, and other historical figures who signed the Declaration of Independence.

We also learned something new. Did you know that John Adams also fought against slavery in the Declaration but was overruled by Edward Rutledge?

We enjoyed being able to learn about our country’s history in the comedic context.

Later this year, the 6th – 8th graders will be studying this part of our nation’s history, so it was a fun introduction to curriculum.

When to use a Comma: 8th Graders Review this Sometimes - Forgotten Skill

In Language Arts recently, we have been learning about where and when to place a comma. Commas are used in sentences, as we all know, but sometimes we forget exactly when and where to put them!

When writing a sentence, you should place a comma: after an introductory word or phrase (Well, now you know!), on both sides of an interrupter (We know, at last, where to place commas), on both sides of a direct address noun (Do you, 8th graders, know your commas yet?), and also on both sides of an appositive (The 8th graders, a lovely bunch of kids, wrote this paragraph!). An 5COLOR ON THIS appositive is something that renames or describes a noun. In PAGE addition, use a comma whenever it SPONSORED BY would help avoid confusion about meaning and after all but the last THE REDSTONE item in a series.

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Veteran’s Day Program

The Marble Charter School conducted its best Veteran’s Day Program ever this year on November 11. We would like to share with you some of our memories from the day. Thank you to Korean and Vietnam War Veterans Eli Beeding, Kirk Blue, and Robert Pettijohn for sharing their very poignant stories of what it was like to serve our country. Thanks also to Eli for sharing the story of WWII Veteran Virgil Leeman’s moving story of storming not just one, but two different Japanese-held islands in the Pacific as a U.S. Marine. Students and staff shared stories of their loved ones who have served, and the students sang many patriotic songs. The sixth –eighth graders broke up into teams and shared words that were important to the meaning of Veteran’s Day. The words were: veteran, sacrifice, honor, duty, and defense. One group created an acrostic poem of the word veteran, another sang a song about duty, and all of them, through these descriptive words, helped us understand the meaning of the day. All those present were visibly moved during the program, and we’d all like to say a huge THANK YOU to all U.S. Veterans and to those who are currently serving our country for fighting for and preserving the rights and freedoms we hold dear.

Taekwondo Instructor, Doug Fuechsel, visited our school to demonstrate the many benefits one can gain from learning Taekwondo. MCS hopes to have Master Fuechsel teach us a class for a few months this winter for part of our PE curriculum. However, Taekwondo teaches not just physical strength and coordination, but good mental attributes, as well as discipline. Thanks to Carey Shanks, a parent, for bringing this exciting demonstration to us! Carey also demonstrated the artistic and creative side of Taekwondo through his musical routine. Students are excited to explore this ancient tradition!

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he fun and learning never stops!

The after school program is in full swing, with snacks, crafts, games and tutoring. Call if you would like your student to attend.

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Echo-Travels…

Thanks to all who share their travels! Take The Crystal Valley Echo along on your next travel adventure. Send your photo and info to echo@crystalvalleyecho.com.

Left, Redstonians and sisters Sara Lewis and Jennifer Stanaszek enjoy the Echo while taking a break at Disney World.

MYSTERY PHOTO CONTEST

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You could win a $25 Gift Certificate to THE REDSTONE GENERAL STORE! If you can identify the image in the photo, send an email to echo@crystalvalleyecho.com by Dec. 15, and put “mystery photo” in the subject line. All correct entrants will be put in a hat, and a winner drawn and announced in the January Crystal Valley Echo.

Last month’s Mystery Photo contest was won by Izzy Palans, who said “this is the (best) part of the “no trespassing’ sign on the bridge crossing over the Crystal River going toward Hermit's Hideaway/ Meadow Lane!”

Thank you to all who participated!

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Thanks to these contributing photographers for our Year of Echoes feature: Julie Albrecht, Sue McEvoy, Ed Kosmicki, Jim Ryan, Tim O’Keefe, Jeff Bier, Craig Silberman, Chuck Downey, Janette Bier, Jennifer Tuggle, Marble Charter School, Sylvia Bringolf-Smith, the Marble Bell Tower crew, and Shay Williams.

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See you next month!