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Volume #8 Number 2
WinterFest is marching in…
February 18-20, 2011
Boulevard dispensaries? page 5
Crystal River Caucus page 17
Don’t miss the Echo’s WinterFest special pull-out section with a complete schedule of events on pages 11-13.
Gerhard Rill will be back blowing his alp horn at the dog parade, below, and at other events during WinterFest.
Photos by Julie Albrecht
Echo Travels page 22
Marble Times pages 25 - 28
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Echo Briefs What’s with the smoke? Residents throughout the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valley area may notice hazy smoke hanging in the region in the next month or so. Crews from Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management are burning slash piles generated from a joint Bureau of Land Management (BLM)/Pitkin County fuels reduction project to protect a state-of-the-art communication tower that was installed last spring on the Crown, a well-known area south of El Jebel. Pitkin County staff cleared oak brush and mountain shrubs and reduced ladder fuels on pine and fir trees in the area. The resulting slash was placed into more than 150 piles and allowed to dry over the summer. Firefighters from Upper Colorado River Fire Management are burning piles when weather conditions are favorable to lift smoke out of the area and when moisture in adjacent vegetation is at acceptable levels to prevent spread. Burning could potentially continue through March. Smoke from the Crown will likely be seen for short periods from Carbondale, El Jebel, Basalt and Emma. Some drift smoke could affect homeowners for a short period of time. Anyone with health condition that may be affected by short durations of smoke should contact Ody Anderson in Silt at 876-9030. The piles will be burned under the authority of an approved burn plan and smoke permit. – David Boyd, BLM {FR}
Website encourages concurrent enrollment by local students Colorado Mountain College and eight area high schools have launched an expanded partnership to encourage as many high school students as possible to take advantage of concurrent enrollment classes. The classes, also known as dual credit, include options in career and technical education as well as traditional academic subjects. The courses allow students from Basalt to DeBeque to earn high school and college credit at the same time, so they can get a jump on higher education or professional training. Concurrent enrollment courses are available in business, computer aided drawing, computers, culinary arts, energy, English, fire science, foreign language, graphic design, health occupations, history, literature, math, political science, process technology, psychology, science and welding. Go to launch.coloradomtn.edu to learn more. – Colorado Mountain College
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G O V E R N M E N T
Redstone Water District moves ahead with water treatment plant plans By Carrie Click, Echo editor
Last year, Redstone Water District President John Chromy was wondering how Redstone would ever replace the village's outmoded existing plant, and fund a much-needed, new water treatment facility. Exactly one year ago, Dean Gordon of the engineering firm Schmeuser Gordon Meyer said the likelihood of Redstone getting a new water treatment facility was slim. “I don’t see anything on the horizon that’s positive,” Dean had said, at a February 2010 water board meeting, regarding funding sources for the muchneeded plant. “It’s grim at best.” One short year later, John Chromy and the water board not only know how the plant will be funded, but they’re making plans to break ground on the
updated facility by late summer. “That’s our goal,” says John. “We’d like to start [construction] by August if everything goes really well, when high water is behind us.” The board has begun the request-for-proposal process for contractors to construct the new facility, and is currently collecting bids. Budgeted at around $2 million, the new facility will be located near the existing plant. The old plant will be torn down when the new plant is up and operating. John says the water board should be creating a short list of bidders in February, and narrowing the field by the end of the month. Former Pitkin County Manager Hillary Fletcher was instrumental in helping Redstone secure funding for the new plant. John says that last year, Hillary
informed the board of a possible two percent loan available from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) for water treatment plant projects, and a possibility of even a lower percentage loan based on a salary/income survey of facility users. After completing the survey, the water board received good news. Redstone not only received the DOLA loan, but got an even better interest rate of just one percent. “This brought [the project] back to life,” says John, of DOLA’s involvement in funding the project. The Redstone Water District usually meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redstone Inn, though occasionally dates are modified to accommodate schedules. For information on water board meetings and activities, check the monthly Echo.
W H O Jacob Robbins Redstone
“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.
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Age: 33
What three things would you like people to know about you? 1) I love to travel. 2) I love to see movies. 3) I am an IT management student.
Occupation: Food and beverage manager at the Redstone Inn
Which living person do you most admire? Richard Branson
Where do you live? Redstone
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.
Birthplace: Fort Myers, Fla.
Jacob Robbins
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When did you move to the Crystal Valley and why? I worked at the Crystal Club Cafe and the Redstone Inn in 2008, and returned in June of 2010 and decided to stay.
What is your favorite thing to do in the Crystal Valley? When I’m not working, playing video games (I’m not a poster child for Colorado outdoor life).
Who are you? Would you like others to know who you are and what you’re about? Or, do you know someone who lives and/or works in the Crystal Valley who would make an interesting Who We Are subject? Let us know by contacting the Echo at cve@crystalvalleyecho.com, or call 963-2373.
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C 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.
• Feb. 1: 5:30 p.m. Time Travel Tuesday features “Out of Your Mind, Body and Clothes,” all about Aspen in the ‘70s, is presented by the Aspen Historical Society, at the Wheeler/Stallard House, 620 W. Bleeker St., Aspen. $8, free for society members. 925-3721, aspenhistory.org.
• Feb. 2-March 23: Roaring Fork Valley artist Mary Noone exhibits her distinctive colorful landscapes at the Colorado Mountain College Gallery, 831 Grand Ave., Glenwood. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Opening reception is on Feb. 11. 947-8367.
• Feb. 2: 5:30 p.m. Naturalist Nights presents author/photographer Nelson Guda’s “Roadless: One Man’s Search for America’s Least Known Public Lands” at the Third Street Center in Carbondale. Free. 963-3977, wildernessworkshop.org.
• Feb. 3: 1-3 p.m. Time to recycle in Redstone. In front of the Church at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard.
• Feb. 3: 7 p.m. The Marble Board of Trustees meets. Call Karen at 274-6105 for location. • Feb. 4: Wilderness Workshop opens an exhibit of author/photographer Nelson Guda’s photographs at the Third Street Center. For details, contact 963-3977, wildernessworkshop.org. • Feb. 4: 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.
• Feb. 17: 1-3 p.m. Time to recycle in Redstone. In front of the Church at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard. • Feb. 17: CMC Theatre’s “Confession of Faith,” opens tonight at 7 p.m. and runs Feb. 18, 19, and 25; and Feb. 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. at the Spring Valley center’s New Space Theatre. For mature audiences. Tickets are available at svtickets@coloradomtn.edu, 947-8177. • Feb. 18-20: Redstone WinterFest. The second annual festival has fun for everyone: ice and mixed climbing, demos, and sponsor tents; climbing and kids’ films; snowshoe and nordic fun tours and races; dog dress-up parade and dog skijoring; snow sculpting; kids events; live music; beer tasting; and lots more. Volunteers needed! Go to redstonecolorado.com and cathymontg@gmail.com, 963-8113. See pages 11-13 for more info. • Feb. 19: 10 a.m. Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Town to Town Tour fundraiser, rfov.org, 9278241. • Feb. 23: 9-11 a.m. The Sacred Circle of Dance, a circle of dancing, sharing and mediation, is at the Osgood Room at the Redstone Inn. Dress casual and bring a scarf. No previous training. Call Lisa Wagner at 963-8240 for questions and more info. • Feb. 24: 10 a.m. Snowshoe through the James H. Smith Northstar Preserve east of Aspen with Roaring Fork Conservancy naturalist Sarah Johnson. By reservation only. Call 927-1290, or visit roaringfork.org. • Feb. 24: 7:30 p.m. Naturalist Nights with Wilderness Workshop: “Why Europe Isn’t Afraid of Climate Policy and We Shouldn’t Be Either“ with Piper Foster, director of the Sopris Foundation at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies in Aspen. wildernessworkshop.org.
• Feb. 4: 6-8 p.m. First Friday at Kahhak Fine Arts & School, 411 Main St., Carbondale. Live painting will be inspired by Valentine’s Day. 704-0622.
ONGOING
• Feb. 10: 6:30 p.m. Sandy Pickard from Solar Energy International presents a story about providing light to communities in Africa. Gordon Cooper Library, Carbondale. garfieldlibraries.org, 963-2889
• 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 and Redstone General Store, all on Redstone Boulevard. $15/adults, $10/seniors/children over 5 years, free 5 and under. More info on group tours: 963-9656, redstonecastle.us.
• Feb. 12: Out of the Mud Puppet Theater presented by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities. Go to carbondalearts.com, 963-1680. • Feb. 14: Happy Valentine's Day. • Feb. 16: 5:30 p.m. Naturalist Nights presents “Gasland,” a documentary that details the impacts of natural gas drilling. A discussion will follow the film. Free. At Wilderness Workshop, Third Street Center in Carbondale. 963-3977, wildernessworkshop.org.
• Horse-drawn 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. • Applications are now available online for CCAH’s Valley Visual Art Show in February. Go to carbondalearts.com, 963-1680.
• 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.
• 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.
• Carnahan’s Tavern, 403 Main St., Carbondale has live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. 963-4498.
• 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 in Redstone is on Monday and Thursday mornings; 8-9 a.m. is advanced; 9:30-10:30 a.m. is beginner, at the Redstone Inn. $10 fee, punch passes available. Dress comfortably and bring a mat. Call instructor Sue McEvoy at 704-1843 for more info. • Total Body Workout in Redstone is Mondays and Wednesdays, 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 • March 10: 7 p.m. Crystal River Caucus meeting at the Church at Redstone on Redstone Boulevard. Contact crcaucus@gmail.com, 963-2143 for more information. • March 11-12: CCAH presents the Green is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza. Go to carbondalearts.com, 963-1680. • March 19: CCAH presents the Infamous Stringdusters. Go to carbondalearts.com, 963-1680. • March 25-27: The Karen Chamberlain Poetry Festival is at the Thunder River Theatre in Carbondale. Readings, workshops, communal sharing, and more. For more info, contact karenchamberlainpoetryfestival@gmail.com.
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RCA meeting attendees weigh in on medical marijuana By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer
In the November 2000 general election, Coloradoans passed Amendment 20, which legalizes the use of medical marijuana under certain circumstances. Following the amendment’s passage, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) was tasked with implementing and administering the Medical Marijuana Registry program. Since then, Colorado has passed House Bill 10-1284, a 50-page bill governing the use, sale and cultivation of marijuana. According to Lance Clarke, assistant director of Pitkin County Community Development, “HB 101284 is the state’s first attempt to establish standards and regulations and licensing procedures for all aspects of the medical marijuana industry. A new bill is under consideration in the legislature this year.” On Jan. 11, the Redstone Community Association (RCA) invited residents and business owners from the community to provide input to Lance Clarke regarding future medical marijuana dispensaries and growing facilities in or near Redstone. “The state hopes to be in a position to review and issue licenses to existing applicants by July 1, 2011,” said Clarke at the meeting. “The county has until then to adopt its own regulations and a business must meet state and local regulations,” Because of this, the county determining its own regulations and is looking for feedback from county residents. Questions regarding growing marijuana and dispensaries were addressed at last November’s Crystal River Caucus public meeting. According to John Emerick, vice-chair of the caucus, the caucus learned
that Redstone Boulevard was the only place in Pitkin County outside of the Aspen area that has appropriate zoning for pot dispensaries. Additionally, agricultural areas throughout the county, from a zoning standpoint, are suitable for growing pot. The caucus board asked the RCA board to inform the community and get feedback on the possibility of having a pot dispensary on Redstone Boulevard and to relate their findings at the next caucus meeting, which was held on Jan. 13 (See related story, Crystal River Caucus Matters, page 9). Lance Clarke explained that each local government, county or city can vote to prohibit the sale and growth of pot, and establish their own rules and regulations. Governing bodies can also adhere to state Medical marijuana dispensaries are appearing in many rules that go into effect in July. Lance is charged with Colorado communitis,such as Mother Earth in Carbondale, drafting land use code suggestions for the Board of but not in the upper Crystal Valley. Photo by Sue McEvoy County Commissioners (BOCC). Several Colorado counties and cities have already input on the subject. prohibited dispensaries and growing operations. Some residents spoke of “the sacredness of the his“That’s not likely in Pitkin County,” Lance said. toric district.” Others mentioned “how marijuana is “We will allow medical marijuana dispensaries and helpful to people undergoing chemo or radiation.” growing operations with either additional or state reg- Another expressed this sentiment: “Two things everyulations.” one in this town need are food and gas. You can go to Under current zoning regulations, a pot dispensary 11 places in Carbondale to get your medical marijuana.” falls within a general services category, like a drug At the end of the meeting’s forum, a non-binding store or liquor store, and the only two places in unin- paper vote was taken of members and non-members corporated Pitkin County with that zoning are the alike on whether RCA should recommend to the Aspen Airport Business Center (AABC) and the BOCC that they oppose medical marijuana dispenVillage Commercial District of Redstone. The AABC saries on Redstone Boulevard. The vote was 22 in has two medical marijuana dispensaries operating at opposition to dispensaries to 1 in favor. this point, Redstone has none. Lance Clarke welcomes any commentary on this Around 30 Redstone residents attended the meet- issue from Pitkin County residents: ing to listen to Lance Clarke and provide their own lancec@co.pitkin.co.us or 920-5452.
Martin Fiala At presstime, the Echo learned that longtime Redstone resident Martin Fiala passed away on Jan. 26, with his wife Joan by his side.
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Arts & Entertainment Briefs CMC Theatre presents ‘Confession of Faith’ The world premiere of Gary Ketzenbarger’s “Confession of Faith” opens Feb. 17 at Colorado Mountain College’s Spring Valley center between Glenwood Springs and Carbondale. Set against a backdrop of violence and civil unrest, the play explores the origins of zealotry and the marginalization of the intellectual elite. Directed by Sue Lavin and written by Ketzenbarger, a Colorado Mountain College (CMC) professor of theater and speech, “Confession of Faith” focuses on the dangerous quandary of a dissident writer caught between an external cycle of violence that divides his region and an internal conflict that threatens to destroy his family. Please note that this production is for mature audiences only. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, and can be reserved online at svticketsales@coloradomtn.edu, by phone at 947-8177, or purchased at the door. Performances run Feb. 17, 18 and 19, and Feb. 25 and 26 at 7 p.m., and Feb. 20 and Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. at the New Space Theatre at Spring Valley. – Colorado Mountain College
Valley Visual Arts Show opens Feb. 4 Ro Mead, the director of Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities (CCAH), is excited about the 31st annual Valley Visual Arts Show. "Our new gallery is beautiful, spacious and inviting and every exhibit has been well received by the community,” says Ro of CCAH’s new space in the Third Street Center. “Art sales, even in this economy, attest to the success of the exhibits and the gallery.” Ro says the Third Street Center is an ideal location for shows such as Valley Visual. "This year’s show is going to be exceptional,” she says. “It’s our first Valley Visual Arts Show in our new space. We finally are able to showcase our artists in one beautiful, professional setting." The show opens on First Friday, Feb. 4 from 6-8 p.m. A special members/patrons preview is being held on Feb. 3 from 5-7 p.m. Artists may submit two original pieces that have not been shown in the Roaring Fork Valley in the last year. Artists interested in applying can go to carbondalearts.com to download an application or call 963-1680 for more information. – Holly Gressett, CCAH
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SKI SCHOOL CLASSES FOR KIDS: RIDGE RUNNERS (ages 7 to 12) This is a 5 week program running from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Sundays beginning February 6th and running through March 6th. Ski lesson and lift ticket is $200 and lesson only is $150. We also offer parents a $30 lift ticket good for the day of the class.
SNOW-RIDERS CLUB (ages 7 to 12) This is a 4 week program running from 9:45 to 2:45 on Saturdays beginning February 5th and running through March 5th. Cost is $210 with lesson, ticket and lunch. Lesson and ticket only is $190. Lesson and lunch only is $180 and lesson only is $150. To sign up for one of these classes, call 970-945-7491 ext 236
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Government Briefs Pitkin County elected officials took oath in January Five newly elected or reelected Pitkin County government officials were sworn in at an oath of office ceremony on Jan. 11 on the steps of the Pitkin County Courthouse in Aspen. Officials sworn in included newly elected Pitkin County Sheriff Joe Disalvo and Pitkin County Commissioner Rob Ittner, along with reelected officials including County Commissioner Rachel Richards, Assessor Tom Isaac and Clerk and Recorder Janice Vos Caudill. Disalvo took the helm of the sheriff’s department after 25 years in law enforcement in Pitkin County, four of them as undersheriff. Rob Ittner joined the board of county commissioners for a four-year term, while Rachel Richards entered her second term. Vos Caudill entered her second official term. She was appointed to the office in November 2005 and has run unopposed in two elections since then. The longest reigning elected government official to be sworn in on Tuesday was Tom Isaac who has held the assessor’s post for five terms covering 20 years. Isaac has never been opposed.
Pitco offering residents $100 credit at landfill All Pitkin County households may now receive a $100 credit at the Pitkin County landfill for all incoming material including hazardous materials, electronics, metal, leaves and grass, as well as household trash. The new program, which replaces previous programs and credits at the landfill, is designed to give incentives to residents to properly dispose of waste. “The goal is to encourage residents to properly dispose of waste. We don’t want to see things like lead and cadmium and other metals in computers and other electronics leach into our soils and streams,” said Rich Ludwig, compliance and outreach coordinator for resource recovery at the landfill.
In order to qualify for the $100 waste allowance, you must be a Pitkin County resident, and you must bring your driver’s license to the landfill along with one of the following documents: car registration, utility bill or property tax bill. The waste allowance form can be downloaded at aspenpitkin.com/resourcerecovery or filled out at the resource recovery office at the landfill. Call Rich Ludwig with questions at 429-2884.
Planning process addresses Pitco airport’s future Aspen/Pitkin County Airport officials, along with a 40-member citizen master plan group, held two public meetings in January regarding the airport’s future plans. Jim Elwood, Aspen/Pitkin County Airport director, said that the meetings involved plans for the airport terminal, fixed base operation, hangers, and other amenities. This is the second comprehensive 20-year master planning effort at the airport. The first effort, completed in 2004, resulted in a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for a runway extension and the completion of the Airport Operations Center on the west side of the runway, among other improvements. Groundbreaking for the runway extension project is expected next spring. The airport-planning firm of Mead and Hunt is leading the effort. Paid for with a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, the updated master plan is expected to result in recommendations to the BOCC for future enhancements at the airport. The newly-formed citizen master plan group is expected to meet about every three months for a year to formulate recommendations for the BOCC. The public can follow the master planning process online at aspenairportplanning.com. – Pat Bingham, Pitkin County
The Church at Redstone Now Open!
We invite you to come and worship God with us in a peaceful and beautiful setting next to the Crystal River in Redstone
Worship 10:00 a.m. Nursery provided See study series by Pastor Bruce at www.eBibleLearning.com/churchatredstone
Bruce A. Gledhill, Pastor • 970-963-0326 www.churchatredstone.com
A community church serving Redstone and the Crystal Valley.
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G O V E R N M E N T
What’s up with Pitkin County?
A look back at 2010 By George Newman, Pitkin County District 5 commissioner
As I end my year as chair of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), I’d like to share with you some of the challenges and accomplishments of the BOCC this past year. County business covers a wide spectrum, but given that more than 90 percent of Pitkin County is public lands, much of our time was devoted to these issues – and they generated the most public interest. Perhaps the greatest challenge this year was the proposed BLM land swap with the Two Shoes Ranch. This application generated a lot of discussion and controversy but in the end we simply could not support this privatization of public lands given what we felt was an unequal benefit for the public. On a more positive note, with the consensus of competing groups, we strongly supported the Thompson Divide Coalition, Congresswomen Diane DeGette’s Wilderness Bill, and the Hidden Gems Wilderness Proposal, all designed to further the protection of public lands in our area. Meanwhile, Pitkin county Open Space and Trails staff was very busy opening new trails including the Crystal River Bike Trail. This past year also saw the opening of Filoha Meadows and the completion of the Redstone Park Master Plan. The county acquired the Tarr property on Avalanche Creek, not to mention our capstone purchase this year: the 800-plus-acre Droste property along Brush Creek upvalley. The Healthy Rivers and Streams Board was also approved funding for several studies including one on the health of the Roaring Fork River between Salvation Ditch and Castle Creek; an independent review of the City of Aspen’s hydro-electric plant as it relates to the stream health of Castle and Maroon Creek; and the completion of phase 2 of the Roaring Fork Valley watershed study. They also helped fund boat ramp inspections for invasive species at Ruedi Reservoir. Our community development department drafted numerous code amendments from wildlife concerns such as exterior residential round door knobs to prevent bear break-ins to new snow dump requirements to protect our water sources. In addition, we have met and worked with citizens to review concerns about our agricultural structure exemptions, standards for solar installations, medical marijuana cultivation, and exemptions for greenhouses. We are also currently reviewing the Roaring Fork Valley Watershed plan and updating the floodplain mapping for Pitkin County. Our environmental health department implemented a new septic system inspection with change of property ownership and coordinated with our Healthy Rivers and Stream Board on emergency needs related to water quality. The county was also recently awarded a state grant for the distribution of radon testing devices along with public education on radon. This past year, the BOCC approved a 1,000-foot runway extension to our airport after extensive review and public comment. Although this will not allow larger aircraft to come in, nor change the curfew hours, it will allow increased passenger capacity on flights previously restricted by weight limitations, provide opportunities for new carriers to provide service, and enhance the overall safety for aircraft landings and takeoffs. Along with this, we are seeking improvements to enhance pedestrian safety at the AABC intersection. County departments are working with a more limited budget and reduced personnel to bring you the quality of service you have come to expect. Of course, our road and bridge department was there when the rivers rose, the sand bags laid down and the mudslides came. The BOCC approved the increased use of emergency funds for human services needs. Although we may face more challenges in the year ahead, I look forward to serving you in 2011 and wish you all a happy and healthy New Year.
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. You can reach George Newman at george.newman@co.pitkin.co.us.
Are you a health practitioner? Physician? Physical therapist? Would you like to contribute periodically to the Echo’s “Picture of Health” advice column? Contact the Echo at 963-2373, echo@crystalvalleyecho.com.
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Pot, West Divide, Wild and Scenic status, and Crystal River Trail right-of-way By John Emerick, Vice-Chair, Crystal River Caucus The Jan. 13 meeting of the Crystal River Caucus proved to be interesting and action-packed, with the caucus considering: • marijuana dispensaries and grow operations • the West Divide Project • Wild and Scenic designation for the Crystal River Additionally, Trail Task Force Chair Ray Pojman asked whether the task force should consider a Crystal River Trail alignment only in the highway right-of-way, or also along alternative routes. With no opposition, the caucus passed a motion for the Task Force to examine all proposed alternatives. The final word (for now) on pot farms and dispensaries The caucus invited Pitkin County’s new sheriff, Joe DiSalvo, and Vern Holmes, representing the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District, to the meeting to provide additional perspectives on the marijuana industry in our valley. Peter Martin, reporting on the Redstone Community Association (RCA) meeting earlier in the week (see page 5), announced that there was overwhelming opposition to permitting dispensaries in the Redstone village core, based on a straw poll at the RCA meeting. Those present recommended to the Pitkin County Commissioners, by a vote of 28 in favor, seven opposed, and three abstaining, that pot dispensaries be prohibited in the Redstone village core.
No resolution was passed regarding marijuana growing facilities, as Chair Dee Malone simply requested a list of concerns that could be passed on to the county to aid in the development of regulations. One issue that arose was the possible increase of drivers on Highway 133 who might be under the influence of marijuana. Sheriff DiSalvo responded that people can be ticketed for that offense, but there is no quantitative test as there is with alcohol to pin down whether a driver is under the influence of marijuana. Responding to another concern about electrical fire hazards, Vern Holmes said, so far, no instances of fires in the valley have been reported in connection with growing facilities, but that he thought it would be useful to have some sort of fire inspection program. Lance Clark of Pitkin County Community Development will be drafting the county’s new marijuana regulations. Those with comments or suggestions can contact Lance at 920-5452, lance.clark@co.pitkin.co.us. A no vote on Crystal Valley reservoirs The West Divide Project has been “on the books” for 54 years, since it was given planning priority by the Colorado River Storage Projects Act of 1956. Subsequent feasibility studies by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation developed the basic design for the project, including the 128,729 acre-foot Osgood Reservoir that would inundate Redstone and nearby subdivisions (only eight percent less than the size of Ruedi Reservoir on the Fryingpan River), and the 62,000 acre-foot Placita Reservoir.
After passing the Colorado River Basin Projects Act in 1968, Congress authorized construction of the West Divide Project. Conditional water rights were granted to the Colorado River Water Conservation District (fondly known hereabouts as the River District) in 1958 for the two reservoirs and related project infrastructure. Every six years since then, the River District has had to show “steady progress” in the development of the project for the Colorado Water Court to reauthorize the conditional water rights.
This year, the River District is again scheduled to seek reauthorization. Although it is unclear whether the project will ever be constructed, the mere possibility that it might looms over the residents of our valley. A motion for Pitkin County to file an opposition to the reauthorization passed unanimously.
A Wild and Scenic Crystal River The caucus took up the topic of Wild and Scenic designation of the Crystal River for the first time in 15 years. Wild and Scenic designation was originally discussed in the valley as a way to make the West Divide Project nearly impossible to be built. Kay Hopkins, a Wild and Scenic specialist for the White River National Forest, described the process at the meeting, but because of the late hour, very little discussion ensued. The topic will reappear on the March meeting agenda.
Regularly scheduled caucus meetings are held on the second Thursday of every odd-numbered month, which includes March 10, May 12, July 14, Sept. 8, and Nov.10. Meetings are held at the Church at Redstone. An information session begins at 6 p.m.; the meeting begins at 7 p.m.
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Echo-Logic By Ellie Kershow
The future is education
Investing in your education or someone else’s is almost always a good idea. The things we learn remain with us and cannot be taken away. Possessions including houses, cars, clothes, or other things that money can buy are ephemeral. The way material things are viewed in society often gives us the illusion that they are so important, but it’s the people and what we know that makes us who we are. It’s how we interact with one another in our environment that fosters community and encourages positive participation. In rural communities in particular, education is especially crucial because we may not have easy access to other cultural forms of education such as museums, musical venues, or even libraries. Reading, writing, and arithmetic skills are considered basic in terms of education. In some communities, even these basics are difficult to achieve, but in other places, education goes beyond the basics. Most school curriculums now include music, foreign language, art, physical education, and many other subjects. There are many levels of education and those levels depend on the school, the location, and the student. But even beyond the obvious things that are taught in schools, teaching our children the importance of the natural world is, in a word, imperative. The water that we drink, the air we breathe, the wood we burn, etc., all come from this planet called earth. This may seem like a “duh” moment, but the essence of these truths are fundamental. Teaching our children about the environment that we live in will help ensure that the next generation not only understands, but values the natural resources in which we depend on. Today’s children are the workers of tomorrow, and the workers of tomorrow hold the world in their hands. As cliché as that may sound, the future depends on us. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in our day-to-day problems. Our problems seem so important, and they usually are because they are real. But we are so lucky to be able to stop, and take a walk by the river, unwind and think…not about the bills to be paid, but what kind of tree stands before us and where the water drifting by will end up. Questioning why the sky is blue makes us human and brings us down to earth. Remember; take a break to contemplate the beauty of your surroundings. In 1941, Aldo Leopold wrote, “I am convinced that most Americans have no idea what a decent forest looks like. The only way to tell them is to show them.” Other great environmental writers of the 20th century include, but are not limited to, John Muir, Henry David Thoreau, Rachael Carson, David W. Orr, Al Gore, Thomas Berry, Edward O. Wilson, and Helen Caldicott, M.D. Pick up a book and begin the journey. Ellie Kershow is an environmental biologist and writer who lives in the Crystal Valley.
Outdoor Brief s Roaring Fork Conservancy sets 2011 event schedule See fireflies, paddle through mountain wetlands, hike along a ridge top, view a rare orchid up close, and explore many distinct places in 2011. For the past seven years, Roaring Fork Conservancy has partnered with Pitkin County Open Space and Trails to offer free Watershed Exploration events on county open spaces. This year, a series of free excursions give the public an opportunity to visit these extraordinary places with a naturalist guide. Pitkin County Open Space and Trails underwrites the Roaring Fork Conservancy’s Watershed Exploration series along with the City of Aspen Open Space Program, Pitkin County Healthy Rivers and Streams Board, and the Aspen Water Department. Information and registration (which is required for all events) is available at roaringfork.org/events, or by calling 927-1290. 2011 Watershed Explorations on Pitkin County Open Space include: Feb. 24, 10 a.m., Snowshoe James H. Smith Northstar – Aspen May 19, 5:30 p.m. Droste Mountain Park Ridgeline Walk – Snowmass Village June 14, 5 p.m., Exploring James H. Smith Northstar by Boat - Aspen June 21, 5 p.m., Exploring James H. Smith Northstar by Boat – Aspen June 28, 5 p.m., Exploring James H. Smith Northstar by Boat – Aspen July 5, 7 p.m., Filoha Meadows Rare Orchid and Firefly Walk – Redstone July 7, 7 p.m., Filoha Meadows Rare Orchid and Firefly Walk – Redstone July 13, 7 p.m., Filoha Meadows Rare Orchid and Firefly Walk – Redstone July 27, 5:30 p.m., Filoha Meadows Naturalist Walk – Redstone Aug. 27, 9 a.m., Filoha Meadows Naturalist Walk – Redstone Sept. 6, 5:30 p.m., Northstar Outback – Aspen Sept. 17, 9 a.m., Filoha Meadows Naturalist Walk – Redstone Sept. 29, 6 p.m., Elk Bugling at Filoha Meadows – Redstone
– Sarah Johnson, Roaring Fork Conservancy
Town to Town fundraiser postponed Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) has postponed its Town to Town Tour, originally scheduled for Jan. 22, due to a lack of snow on the lower section of the Rio Grande Trail. The event has been postponed to Feb. 19, according to RFOV Executive Director David Hamilton. This year marks the third year for the Town to Town Tour, a 19-mile cross-country ski and snowshoe tour from Aspen to Basalt along the Rio Grande Trail. It is a fundraiser for RFOV, a nonprofit that conducts trail-building and conservation projects on the valley’s public lands. The tour start sat 10 a.m. at the Rio Grande Plaza in Aspen and finishes in downtown Basalt. To register or volunteer, go to rfov.org, e-mail rfov@sopris.net, or call 927-8241. – RFOV
February Naturalist Nights feature roadless areas and natural gas impacts
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Aspen Center for Environmental Studies and Wilderness Workshop are sponsoring a series of free talks in the next couple of months about the ecology of the local area and beyond. Called Naturalist Nights, the presentations are held at 5:30 p.m. every other Wednesday in Carbondale at Wilderness Workshop at the Third Street Center. For the month of February, author/photographer Nelson Guda presents “Roadless: One Man’s Search for America’s Least Known Public Lands” on Feb. 2. And on Feb. 16, the documentary “Gasland” is being screened. The film details the impacts of natural gas drilling. A discussion will follow the film. All presentations are free. More presentations are also available at ACES in Aspen. For more information, contact ACES at 925-5756 or Wilderness Workshop at 963-3977, wildernessworkshop.org – Will Roush, Wilderness Workshop
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WinterFest 2011: It’s time for Redstone’s winter celebration By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer February is here and that means WinterFest! This weekend-long event, set for Feb. 18-20, is organized by the Redstone Community Association (RCA) and is an all-volunteer production. The list of activities includes everything from ice-climbing gear demos to beer tasting, live music, Nordic and snowshoe races and, of course, a dog parade on the Boulevard. In its second year, WinterFest not only supports the RCA – the organization responsible for promoting Redstone and organizing year-round activities – but nonprofit service organizations as well. This year, the RCA has selected two nonprofit organizations, Project Sanctuary and Advocate Safehouse, to receive some of the proceeds from the winter festival. Project Sanctuary is a Colorado-based nonprofit that sponsors vacations for military families. Two selected families are coming to Redstone to enjoy WinterFest. And Advocate Safehouse is a Glenwood Springsbased nonprofit that provides safe shelter for families dealing with domestic violence issues. RCA chairperson Cathy Montgomery is one of the organizers of WinterFest. “Many people from the community – individuals and businesses – have come together to help make this event fun for everyone, including children,” Cathy says. “There are activities for hard-core athletes as well as weekend warriors.” The whole event kicks off with a one-hour moon-
light guided ski tour on the trails at the Redstone Stables, on Friday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. On Friday and Saturday nights, Feb. 18-19, Redstone is in for a treat, when the Crystal Club Café
USSA-sanctioned 5k-snowshoe race and fun walk. The course starts in the parking lot of the Redstone Inn and follows the private road to the Redstone Castle, crossing the front grounds, looping into the forest and returning through the now-dormant 1960s-vintage Redstone Ski Area. Sunday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. a 5k cross-country ski race kicks off behind the Redstone coke ovens on the grounds of the Redstone Stables. Kids’ games are also scheduled at the stables, with dog-skijoring scheduled nearby on Pitkin County open space land. The whole event comes to a close with the everpopular WinterFest Dog Parade on the Boulevard, followed by doggie costume contests and the ever-popular wiener games in the parking lot of the Crystal Club Café. Lots more activities – including snow sculpting for both adults and kids, a canine first-aid class, a family short-film presentation, a village scavenger hunt originating at the Redstone General Store, and even free spinal health screenings, are also offered throughout the weekend. A hard-working group of volunteers has been busy coordinating the many different aspects of WinterFest for months. Volunteers are also needed during WinterFest to help. Contact redstonecolorado.com and follow the WinterFest link to lend a hand, e-mail cathymontg@gmail.com, or call Deb Strom at 963-8113. Your participation is important and appreciated to make this festival as fun and as memorable as it can be. For the full WinterFest 2-11 schedule, see page 12.
“…activities for hard-core athletes as well as weekend warriors,” says organizer Cathy Montgomery, and the whole family, too – including the dog! features free live music by up-and-coming Texas bluesman Lincoln Durham. Music reviewer Shannon Hudson says, “Durham’s guitar work is a perfect blend of blues riffs, slide soul, and John Lee Hooker bass line walks.” During the day on both Friday and Saturday, one of WinterFest’s major sponsors, Rock and Ice magazine, hosts a free demo gear booth in front of the Redstone Inn for ice climbing at any of the Crystal Valley’s nearby frozen waterfalls. And on Saturday night at the inn, “Psyche II” is being screened at a premier showing of this award-winning climbing film at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $7. “Psyche II” features Leo Houlding’s amazing nineyear attempt to free climb Yosemite’s El Capitan in ground-up, no bolt style. After a series of setbacks, including several serious falls and injuries, Houlding re-evaluates his techniques and ultimately employs an anything-goes attitude to establish The Prophet, one of the world’s most dangerous and difficult big-wall free climbs. Saturday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. is the start of a
Welcome Project Sanctuary families! Redstone will be a great getaway for two families hosted by Project Sanctuary, a nonprofit that coordinates Colorado vacations for military families. The Sheltons at left, and all the members of the Sullivan family, two of whom are pictured right, will be here during WinterFest Feb. 18-20.
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Redstone WinterFest 2011 • Schedule of Events FRIDAY, FEB. 18 4-6:30 p.m. Information Table – Redstone Inn Information and registration for all events
9 a.m.-4p.m. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rock and Ice Tent – Redstone Inn Complimentary equipment available for signout to use on nearby climbs
7 p.m. One hour Moonlight Fun Ski – Redstone Stables. Bring your own equipment and headlamp – $10
During the day – Snow Sculpting on Redstone Boulevard
7:30 p.m. on – Texas bluesman Lincoln Durham – Crystal Club Café, Redstone Boulevard – no cover
10 a.m. on Scavenger Hunt – starts at Redstone General Store – Redstone Boulevard – $10/team
SATURDAY, FEB. 19
12 p.m. One hour Kids’ Games – Redstone Stables Parents welcome
10 a.m. 5k Skate/Ski Race – Redstone Stables – $15 Spectators welcome
8-9:30 a.m. Registration plus sign-in for Redstone Castle Snowshoe Race/Fun Walk – Church at Redstone – $20
1 p.m. Kids’ Snow Sculpting – Redstone Park Snow blocks provided; spectators welcome
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Spinal health screenings – Crystal Dreams Bed & Breakfast & Spa, Redstone Boulevard – no charge
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rock and Ice Tent – Redstone Inn Complimentary equipment available for sign-out to use on nearby climbs During the day – Snow Sculpting on Redstone Boulevard 10 a.m. Redstone Castle 5k Snowshoe Race/Fun Walk – $20 Start/Finish at Redstone Inn (racers must register at Church at Redstone by 9:30 a.m.); only racers allowed on castle property. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Stress and spinal health screenings by Principled Chiropractic – Crystal Dreams Bed & Breakfast & Spa, Redstone Boulevard – no charge 11 a.m. Canine Skijoring Clinic – behind the Redstone Coke Ovens – $15 Late registration if space available
2 p.m. Canine First Aid Class – Church at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard – donations accepted 3:30 p.m. “Pixar Shorts” and Disney cartoons – Church at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard – donations accepted 4-6 p.m. Beer Tasting with the Glenwood Canyon Brewing and Carbondale Beer Works – Redstone Inn – $7 7:30 p.m. – “Psyche II” – premier of Leo Houlding's new climbing film – Redstone Inn – $7 7:30 p.m. Texas bluesman Lincoln Durham – Crystal Club Café, Redstone Boulevard – no cover
SUNDAY, FEB. 20 9-9:45 a.m. Nordic race registration – Redstone Stables
11 a.m. Canine Skijoring Clinic – behind the Redstone Coke Ovens – $15 Late registration if space available
11:30 a.m. 5k Classic Cross Country Ski Race – Redstone Stables, spectators welcome – $15
11:30 a.m. One hour Kids’ Games – Redstone Stables Parents welcome
1 p.m. Eighth annual Dog Parade from the Redstone Inn to the Crystal Club Café, with Dog Games and the famous Wiener Run
NOTE: Safety first: Pedestrians, avoid crossing Highway 133 on foot. Drive to events at the Redstone Stables, Redstone Coke Ovens, and to climbing events.
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HEALTH
Picture of Health By Kent Albrecht, D.C.
What's my neck have do with my wrist and hand pain? Composed of the carpal bones, the wrist forms a tunnellike structure – the carpal tunnel – through which nine tendons and one median nerve pass. Carpel tunnel syndrome (CTS) symptoms include pain, tingling, numbness and weakness of the fingers, hands and wrist sometimes so intense that they awaken the sufferer at night. CTS usually affects those who do repetitive tasks with their hands. Traditional medical treatment for CTS includes the application of splints, ice, drugs, cortisone injections, and even surgery. However, according to Robert Mendelsohn, M.D., a physician who has treated my own child naturally, "Since the medical treatment for this condition is so often unsatisfactory, I have for years been recommending that my patients consult muscle and joint therapy specialists." Additionally, an unhealthy spine, or even unbalanced hips can lead to problems with the jaw, head and neck. In light of what's known about CTS, anyone suffering from it should see a chiropractor to ensure that their spine is free of spinal subluxations, or misalignments. Double crush syndrome is, in simple terms, the referral of symptoms in one area caused by the problem in another. For example, you strike your funny bone and feel numbness and tingling in your last two fingers. Your funny bone is actually the area at the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes through a small area in the joint. When directly irritated, such as striking a tabletop with your elbow at an angle, you immediately react with not just local pain in the elbow joint, but numbness and tingling at the fingers far from the source of injury. Chiropractors have dealt with this concept for years. Often patients go through extended medical neurological testing for referred symptoms such as arm pain, or numbness and tingling. The chiropractic approach in our office goes beyond standard orthopedic-type testing, tracing the origin of your symptoms above the wrist area only, to the elbow, shoulder and neck regions, where the nerves emit from the spine. To most patients’ surprise, they have localized pain on palpation of the neck vertebrae on the same side as their carpal tunnel complaint (even when there is no neck complaint). Clinically, as the pain, discomfort, and joint range of motion in the neck area improves, the carpal tunnel symptoms subside. In addition, we use proper posture techniques, exercises, splints (functional and fixed types), and preventative steps to avoid relapse. And many patients are improperly fitted with splints and or use the wrong type for their problem, complicating the pain. I recommend patients don’t choose surgery without a chiropractic opinion. Surgery should be the last resort if all else fails. Contact our office for the latest research regarding chiropractic management of carpal tunnel syndrome. Clinically, we've gotten excellent results with CTS cases, via proper diagnostic evaluation, and treatment from the neck area down to the wrist area, including improving joint position and function, along with therapies, proper splinting and nutritional support. The Picture of Health column provides information from an array of health professionals. Kent Albrecht, D.C. lives In the Crystal Valley and has 28 years of experience working with natural alternatives to health. Kent’s Headache & Back Pain Center of Carbondale is at the Alpine Center, 326 Highway 133, Suite 270C, Carbondale, 366-2030, drkent@dr.com, carbondaledc.com.
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Monthly Meditations Church at Redstone
Marble Community Church
Appreciating the people we love By Pastor Bruce Gledhill, Church at Redstone This past Christmas and New Year’s was an unusually poignant time for me. My Mother passed away just five days before Christmas. My holiday week was packed full of events but not the kind of activities usually associated with that last week of the year. I found myself at a funeral home instead of in the family home, and at a funeral service instead of a Christmas Eve service. My mother was 92 and, on the physical level, she had reached the end of her road. In that regard, it was easy to let her go to transition into a new life. But on the emotional level, it’s always very hard to say goodbye and to lose a person we love. My mother was a part of the generation that lived through some very difficult times: the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, two world wars, and two presidents who died while in office. She also lived through a time of incredible change and innovation: radio, television, the telephone, moon landings, computers, and so much more. Through her example, her values, and her faith, she had a profound effect on me. Her death has reminded me again of the following truths: • Life passes more quickly than we imagine. We don’t have as much time left in our own life as we think we do. • We seldom realize how important people are to us until they are gone. We need to take the time today to thank, spend time with, and appreciate the people we love. • Even an expected death arrives very suddenly and with complete finality. We do well to anticipate and make specific preparation for our own death. • Death brings into focus what is really important. The Bible has it right when it says faith, hope, and love are the greatest possessions we can have. Church Happenings
"Small But Mighty" By Pastor Lafe Murray, Marble Community Church February 14th is always Valentine's Day – filled with flowers, chocolates, and red hearts. I always ask my wife to be my Valentine, and she always responds with a big romantic smile and a "yes." Love is in the air. Usually, love is seen in the Bible as the most important quality of both God and humans. When we love, we are nearest to God and anything short of love is falling short of all God made us to be. This is close but misses a few things about God and about what He has made even more important that love. For one, God is holy and can't violate His holiness (active purity). Holiness defines God as no other term can do. One can argue about what God does or allows to happen being loving or not, but one can never argue that God does wrong as He is holy. God can only do good and right; He ceases to exist if there is even a speck of evil in Him. The Bible specifically says that wisdom is the most important thing that we humans need (Pro. 4:7). And I think I can make a good case for grace being more needed in our lives than love from passages in the New Testament. So love at best is third in importance in the Bible, just ahead of faith and hope (I Cor. 13:13). Knowing that we are loved by God and others is powerful in our lives. Knowing that God and others want the best is our lives is wonderful. Knowing that love can motivate us to be our best in 2011 is great. But loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength is life changing closely followed by loving others. God bless you greatly, Pastor Lafe Church Happenings Monthly we have a dinner event. In February, it will be Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. with a potluck and games. The second Sunday, our church council meets and the third Sunday is communion. Every Sunday at 8:45 a.m. we have an adult Sunday school class; we are studying the life of King David.
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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.” Aquarius/Pisces The Sun is in Aquarius (fixed, air) until Feb. 19 when it moves into Pisces (mutable, water). Energy is people-oriented in Aquarius with a lot of mental movement. Then in Pisces, things become more complicated and multi-faceted and it’s best to let things come to you, or at least
Astrological Interpretations by Kyle Stewart take your time in making decisions. Everything is not as it seems in Pisces. However, the self-centeredness that accompanies the fixed signs (in this case, Aquarius) will dissolve into the Ocean of Consciousness, which is Pisces. The “urge to merge” is very Pisces (as is true of all the water signs). Mars conjunct the Sun at 14 degrees Aquarius on Feb. 4 denotes energy plus! There’s a strong desire to do, create, and accomplish…and quick temper and quick responses to things. In Aquarius, it’s a time to put energy into group organizations, into working with other people to attain common objectives. Mars and the Sun can dominate direct impulses into physical outlets. Working out and sports will be beneficial at this time. Mars and Sun at 17 degrees Aquarius trine Saturn at 17 degrees Libra on Feb. 7 is trine Saturn, denoting a great deal of self-discipline and restraint, a focusing ability that can direct the Sun/Mars impulse to action and create spectacular results. It’s a good time to work with older people or with anything that requires a certain maturity. The Sun/Mars conjunction is also conjunct Neptune at 28 degrees Aquarius from Feb. 18-21. So all three planets are within 10 degrees of each other, denoting an intense merging of energies. Neptune dissipates the masculine and individual energy of Sun/Mars conjunct and guides it towards a more
humanitarian purpose. Be prepared to enlarge your perspective about self-expression and align it to the greater good. This is a giving time, where personal ambition takes a back seat to what is necessary in order to make things happen. Giving is receiving. Be open to making dreams (Neptune) come true. Pay attention to subtle signals. On Feb. 19, Venus is conjunct Pluto at 6 degrees Capricorn denoting karmic benefits or karmic connections. It could mean Intense attractions and responses to those around you, though it might be somewhat undercurrented. Strange and strong attractions may surface now, but remember: Capricorn likes its stability so be sure to throw in some practicality. On Feb. 26, Mercury is conjunct the Sun at 7 degrees Pisces. It’s a wonderful time for creative expression, especially through speaking and writing. This is a time with the rational mind is in touch with the creative unconscious, and in touch with the urge for self-expression. Watch out for unusual susceptibility at this time, however – or else you might be giving to the wrong person or cause...and thus throwing your pearls before swine.
Want to know what “Venus 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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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
Marble Charter School Literacy Night Literacy Night was a delightful evening. More than 30 people came and enjoyed a potluck and then spent an hour looking at pieces of art and writing their reactions to it. These family groups then put the words into a poetic form called "ecphrastic poetry," giving voice to a piece of art. Here are examples of the art and the poetry that the art inspired.
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K-2 Art & Poetry
K-2 COLOR POEMS
Yellow by Kosara Yellow looks like a bird sitting in a tree. Yellow sounds like a soft song. Yellow smells like yummy ripe bananas. Yellow tastes like sour lemon bread.
Green By Mason
By Ava Green Looks like a pine tree in the summer. Green sounds like a maraca in Africa. Green smells like a pine needle on a pine tree. Green tastes like a lime in a bowl. Green feels like a new pinecone.
Red By Wyatt Red looks like a red car driving up a big hill. Red sounds like a bird chirping up a tree. Red smells like an apple in your mouth. Red tastes like a ball of blood dripping from your nose.
My Favorite Colors By Spencer Blue looks like the ocean in a whirling tornado. White sounds like the thunder on a stormy night. Red smells like yummy grapes coming from a vine. Red tastes like apples, ripe and red.
By Bo
These drawings were inspired by the poem below.
White By Easton White looks like snow falling from the trees. White sounds like snow blowing. White smells like flowers blooming. White tastes like ice cream in a cup. By Diego
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Left: 3rd – 5th graders show their North America and South America maps they created, showing where the ancient tribes lived.
By Robert Frost Whose woods are these I think I know His house is in the village though; He will not see stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow
He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake The only other sound’s the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake
My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year
The woods are lovely, dark and deep But I have promises to keep And miles to go before I sleep And miles to go before I sleep
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Answers to Science Quiz on page 20 C- Horseshoe C-80% Male Seahorse Female Seahorse 40 Species 35 times per second D-All of the above B-Atlantic Ocean C-Poseidon B-Greek Mythology False- It was the Greek philosopher Pluto
True- Methane Gas is one explanation Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico The Great Barrier Reef True-Coral is used to make medicine Both-Coral is a plant and animal C-Cold Light A-Red True-Antarctic’s ice sheet is made out of a glacier C-Baseball C-Glacier False-The Twilight zone is NOT devoid of light B-2 chemicals in their body
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Grades 3-5
MCS Students Dive Into Their Past
Hockey
Figure Skating
Gabe Hockey is my favorite sport for many reasons. The first reason is that you can go really fast on the ice. So fast it feels like you are flying. The second reason is that you can do anything but pick up the puck to get it in the goal. The third reason is that you can ice skate while you are playing. You can play the game Star Wars in hockey practice. Hockey is the best sport ever!
By Megan
Ice Skating
By: Katie My favorite winter sport is ice skating. First of all, every year I learn something new. Such as, how to spin around and around. I also like ice-skating because I get to skate backwards. For example, it is difficult to skate backwards and I am still learning how. Another thing I like to do is figure eights over and over again, and it is really fun. These are reasons that I LOVE ice skating.
Ice skating
By Lauren My favorite winter sport is ice skating. I like ice skating because I love gliding on the ice . When you are gliding you can do tricks .For example, it is fun to learn how to jump. You can also ice skate in a figure eight. For example, a figure eight is in the shape of the number eight. I also love learning how to ice skate backwards. It makes me feel graceful. That is why I love ice skating.
Figure Skating
By Isabella My favorite winter sport is figure skating. I like figure skating for many reasons. First of all, you can do fancy tricks. For example, the tricks that you do are graceful and elegant. Further more you get to put on pretty white skates. For instance, the skates look beautiful and feel graceful. Last but not least, I like figure skating because I like how you glide across the ice. The ice is so smooth and it feels like you’re flying. I am so glad that I can go figure skating almost every week in the winter. I just can’t wait until I can get on the ice again!
Downhill Skiing
By Colton My Favorite winter sport is downhill skiing. I enjoy it for many reasons. To begin with, I love downhill skiing because I can go off jumps. Also, I can race other kids. Another thing I can do is go off rails. Most of all, I love doing 360’s. These are the best things I like about downhill skiing.
My favorite winter sport is figure skating. I like it because It's fun to do easy and hard jumps and moves. But once you get going, the hard moves get easier. Also, figure skating is challenging. For example, doing backwards crossovers are challenging. I like to practice backwards crossovers to get better. Lastly, in figure skating you get to wear gorgeous, white, skates. The skates are so light and fun. I LOVE figure skating!
Skiing By Ralph The best winter sport in my opinion is downhill skiing. To begin with, I like downhill skiing because you can speed down hills at top speeds and do awesome tricks. For instance, my favorite trick to do is go off rails. Sandy Park is the best run according to me. Skiing is also fun because you can never be good enough; you can always learn more about skiing. Even the best skiers in the world practice every day. Lastly, it is fun riding the ski lift because it feels like you’re flying. For example, my favorite lift goes to my six favorite runs. Skiing is so fun, and I can’t wait to ski again!
Hockey By Lucas My favorite winter sport is hockey. I like it because you can play hockey with your friends. It’s fun to play hockey with your friends because you it helps you not to get nervous before a game. I also like it because you can travel to other ice rinks. It’s fun to spend nights in hotels with your teammates. Finally, you can play any position. However my favorite position is center. I can’t wait till I go play hockey again!
Figure skating By Sophia Figure skating is my favorite winter sport. First of all I like figure skating because you can skate backwards When my friends and I skate backwards, it relaxes us. Also, I just like gliding backwards on the ice I also like figure skating because you can wear nice, white skates that help you glide across the Ice. Most of all I think figure skating is a graceful and exciting sport. That is why figure Skating is my favorite winter sport. Hockey Tomas My favorite Winter Sport is Hockey!! There are many reasons why I like Hockey. It’s very exciting to shoot at a goalie. For example, if the puck gets past the goalie, your team gets a point. You can also pass the puck to your teammates. For instance, you can pass to them by hitting the puck through the air or along the ice with your hockey stick. Another fun part is when you go into a shootout. A shootout is when you’re on a breakaway. That’s why like HOCKEY!!!
By Victoria and Justice
Here at MCS we have been studying our ancestors and the stories of their immigration to the United States. We are learning where they came from and why they came here to the U.S. “We are all immigrants” says our teacher Debby Macek. What she was talking about was that even if our family has been here for a couple generations, at one point or another, someone still had to come to the U.S. from another country as an immigrant. We have learned that our ancestors may have come for many different reasons, such as: religious freedom, better economy with better job offers, or just to start a new life e n t i r e l y. Many of us found that we mostly come from European backgrounds such as: German, Irish, Polish, and Spanish. We should all be proud of our heritage. That is why all of us here at MCS are celebrating our ancestors. To do that in a very special way we will be performing an all school musical about our ancestors’ immigration to the United States. We will be re-enacting the stories of their long journeys here and be putting some of them into song. We all invite you to come and dive into the past with us on March 17th and 18th for our Immigration Musical.
Below, students share some of what they have learned about their families during their research and writing.
When doing my research I found that on my grandfather’s side, a relative named Richard van Valkenburg founded the town of Erie, Colorado. This is interesting to me because I know that my family – Justice made Colorado a better place.
I found out that one of my ancestors owned the land where the Empire State Building was built. – Sam
I found out that my great-grandfather helped design the church in Aspen. – Julia
I learned that my great-great-grandma came from Switzerland. – Jake
I learned that my grandpa went to a refugee camp in Germany before he came to America. – Brooke
I learned that my great-great-grandmother immigrated to America - Briana when she was only fifteen!
I learned that my 5-greats grandma immigrated here from – KD England.
I learned that my great-great grandfather was a Polish baker who brought the recipe for the Bialy to this country. – Olivia
I learned that my great-grandparents met in Colorado in college, then moved to Missouri together, and then my family moved here without every knowing about our past history in Colorado until now! - Victoria
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Grades 6-8 Science with the MOJO JOJO’s…
We have been studying oceans and have included some questions for you on the specific topics that we have been studying…Can we stump you??? There are many volcanoes in the same area in the Pacific Ocean. It is called the “Ring of Fire”. Which shape is the “Ring of Fire”? Line ARing BHorseshoe CHow much of the worlds earthquakes happen in the “Ring of Fire”? A10% B50% C80% D- 25% The __________ seahorse carries the fertilized eggs. The __________ seahorse takes care of the babies after their born. The seahorse has ___________ unknown species. The seahorse tail moves back and forth ________ times per second. Which of these is a supernatural theory t the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle? AUFOs BThe Lost City of Atlantis CTime and Space Warps D- All of the above What ocean is the Bermuda Triangle located in? Pacific Ocean AAtlantic Ocean BCIndian Ocean D- Arctic Ocean The Greek God of the Sea was _________. ATien Hou BZeus CPoseidon
Top: Rock Star Day at Marble Charter School. Right: 6th – 8th graders create self-portraits and learn about proportions of the face during Art Class
The sea monsters Charybdis and Scylla were from ____________. APolynesian Mythology BGreek Mythology CEgyptian Mythology D- Chinese Mythology True OR False- The Greek philosopher, Aristotle wrote about the lost continent of Atlantis. True OR False- Many scientists believe that methane gas is the explanation for the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle. What three land masses are the approximate points of the Bermuda Triangle? The _____________________________________ is the largest coral reef in existence today. True OR False- Coral can be used to make medicine. Is coral a plant or animal or both? Bioluminescence is sometimes called __________. Answers to ALiving Light quiz on page 18 BDark Light CCold Light D- None of the above Which color can most deep ocean animals not see? ARed Purple BYellow CThe Johnsons: D- None of the above A Beetle Story, Continued True OR False- The Antarctic’s ice sheet is made out of a glacier? The four beetle boys, about to enter their How big can a glacier ice crystal grow? last year of grade school, had decided to put The size of a… their love of music to use. They would form ABasketball a band. They would all share the role of BFootball vocalists, while John would play guitar, Paul Baseball Cwould be on the keyboard, George on the What holds the largest amount of fresh water? bass, with Ringo playing the drum set. AThe ocean BHuman Life However, one dilemma presented itself: CA glacier the band’s name. No matter how many True OR False- The twilight zone is devoid of light. How do bioluminescent organisms light up? AFlashlights 2 chemicals in their body BLight reflecting body parts CD- Light bulbs
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times they pooled their thoughts together, they could not find the right one! They tried “The Infestors,” “The Black Shelled Bugs,” “Three 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?” asked Ringo, and Paul asked, “So, what is this obvious name?” and, of course, John replied, “The Beetles!”
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L o c a l F l av o r By melissa Sidelinger Whole grains for the home pantry Nutritious whole grains are an indispensable part of any healthful and well-balanced diet. For thousands of years, whole grains have served as the “staff of life” for traditional peoples and cuisines around the globe. To this day, grains remain the most grown and consumed foods worldwide, with wheat, rice, and corn (in that order) being the three most cultivated crops on the planet. Whole grains lend themselves to the creation of an infinite variety of culinary delights, from breads, pastas, crackers, and baked goods to porridges, polentas, casseroles, and pilafs. Whole grains, the seeds of grass plants, provide the human body with necessary complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Unfortunately, in the United States the majority of grains eaten by people have been processed into white flour products, which removes most of the nutritious components, correlating with an increased risk of developing certain diseases. If you want to improve your diet, start by replacing processed grains with their whole grain counterparts. Here’s a list of nourishing and delicious whole grains that you can use the next time you find yourself at the grocery store on a pantry-stocking shopping trip. All of these grains are available in bulk quantities at natural foods stores such as Vitamin Cottage, and many of them can be purchased at conventional grocery stores as well. Wheat: Wheat is the oldest cultivated cereal grain, and spelt is believed to be the most ancient variety of wheat. To this day, wheat remains the most people-consumed food on the planet. Rice: Rice is the staple food of many Asian countries (including China, India, and Japan), where more than 200 pounds is eaten per person per year. It is such an important part of Asian cuisine that in China there is a single word (fan) that can mean either food or rice. Corn: Also known as maize, corn was the primary food source of Native
Americans. Although corn is truly a grain, many people think of it as a vegetable when it is eaten straight off of the cob. Oats: Oats grow well in cold climates and are a staple food in Irish and Scottish cooking. They make excellent hot breakfast porridges. Muesli is a cold breakfast cereal made from raw rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and fruit. Barley: Barley also grows well in cold climates, with Russia leading the world in barley cultivation. Barley bread was a popular food in ancient times in places such as Egypt and the Far East. Rye: Rye is a hearty, cold-climate grain that is capable of thriving in mountainous northern environments. It is a much-used grain in Russia, Scandinavia, and many northern European countries. Buckwheat: Buckwheat is not a ‘true’ grain since it comes from a thistle plant. It was first cultivated in China more than 4,500 years ago and later became popular in Europe and Russia, where it was roasted and cooked into a hot cereal dish called kasha. Millet: Millet is another ancient grain from China and is a major source of food for many North African and Asian countries, including the long-lived Hunza tribe of the Himalayas. This tiny, nutritious grain is high in fiber, gluten free, and the highest in protein of all the ‘true’ cereal grains Amaranth: This ancient grain is native to Central America and was eaten by the peoples of the Mayan and Aztec cultures. It is miniscule in size but high in protein, fiber, and iron, and its sweet flavor and sticky consistency make for a tasty hot cereal. Quinoa: Another native crop of Central America, quinoa is not actually a true grain but the seed of a plant related to beets, Swiss chard, and spinach. It was a staple food of the Incas and is almost a complete protein, with a very favorable amino acid distribution. It’s convenient to store whole grains in glass mason jars before placing them on the pantry shelf. Unprocessed whole grains can be purchased either in pre-sealed bags or straight out of the bulk bins of your favorite food cooperatives and health food stores. They are also available in many prepared foods such as breads, pastas, crackers, and breakfast cereals. Take care, eat well, and be healthy!
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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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.
Right: Familiar Redstone faces: Randy Melton, Mitch Alcala, Vicente Alcala, Bo Jones, and Nicole Richardson enjoy some time reading the Echo after quail hunting in Georgia.
Above: On Dec. 15, former Redstone resident Mudflap solo-summitted the highest peak in the Americas, Aconcagua (22,841 feet), with his copy of The Crystal Valley Echo.
Left: Redstonians, Alyssa Ohnmacht, Echo publisher, and her husband, Michael Olander, recently spent some time in Rockport/Fulton, Texas (near Corpus Christi). The Jackie Tam, a weathered oyster/shrimping boat was docked, but the couple did go out on The Skimmer, a bird-watching tour boat, and were able to see the rare, migratory whooping cranes who winter in the area.
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