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Volume #5 Number 11
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REDSTONE SLED DOG RACES JAN. 10 & 11, 2009 PAGE 16 & 21
INSIDE THIS ECHO… • • • •
Marble Artist Greg Tonozzi, page 3. Redstone’s Newest Baby, page 4. Cross Propane’s New Trucks, page 7 Novel-Tea, Carbondale’s Main Street Bookstore, page 9. • Crystal Day Care’s new accreditation, page 11. • What’s Happening at the Coke Ovens, page 12. • Memoirs Up the Crystal: 2nd Annual Review, pages 18 - 20.
ALSO INSIDE … • Old Fashioned Christmas and other RCA Events, page 16 • Echo Travels, page 23
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FROM THE PUBLISHER: THE ECHO’S 6TH ANNIVERSARY As of this issue, the Crystal Valley Echo and Marble Times is 6 years old! Thank you to the many advertisers, contributors, subscribers and readers who have supported the Crystal Valley Echo over the years! The Echo has grown quite a bit over time... starting out as a 16 page black and white newspaper… now look through this issue and see a robust 36 pages with a lot of color splashed throughout. The Crystal Valley Echo now has a 3 month old sister paper, The Grand Valley Echo and we produce both a Winter and Summer Guide. (The 20082009 Echo Winter Guide is just off the press - don’t miss it!) I can’t help but wonder what the next six years will bring! Have a safe and happy holiday season. ~ Alyssa Ohnmacht
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Marble Artist, Greg Tonozzi: A life carved in stone Photos and story by Sue McEvoy Reminiscent of the famed Colorado Yule Marble Quarry itself, marble sculptor Greg Tonozzi has been an on-again, off-again part of the Marble scene since the early 1970s. In 2006, Tonozzi returned to a two-acre piece of property on County Road 3 he purchased 24 years ago. He’s there now to continue to live out his dream. Tonozzi’s lot is covered with chunks of discarded marble. It sits alongside the original railroad bed, and is destined to become the artist’s home and studio. For now, he and his dog Auggie visit the site, to tinker about, surrounded by marble and machinery.
the making of the Lincoln Memorial because they are 8-foot in diameter. They actually had big drills with ‘Like gold to me’ real diamonds to do these.” When Tonozzi originally purchased the property, it In addition to his studio and home project, Tonozzi wasn’t for a home or studio, but for the piles of stone works on a selection committee to create a sculpture on top of the land. garden in Millsite Park. He is excited about the “That’s why we originally bought this property,” prospects for a well thought-out walk at the site. he says. “I never thought the quarry would reopen “It doesn’t have to be all marble sculptures,” he and that was the only says. “We would like available marble. At to see some metal that time, it was like sculptors do represengold to me.” tations of the machinAs a marble sculpery used back in the tor, he saw a rather day. Maybe even inexhaustible supply place some extra of the white stone for stones somewhere, the taking. have someone come “Then the quarry from another country reopened in 1990,” to work on those Tonozzi says. “Of stones and be housed course I’d rather have by families in Marble the freshly quarried so there would be a stone and be able to cultural exchange select it for quality.” too.” Marble sculptor Greg Tonozzi, Now he has much One of the planned describing the famed work to do to clear sculptures for the Colorado Yule Marble Quarry the marble from the Millsite walk includes a areas he would like to piece that Tonozzi and marble where he gets his stone. build on. two friends started Tonozzi describes more than 30 years how the stone on his property was thrown away for ago. Now sitting in the yard and called “The Flying a reason. Bagel,” fellow sculptors Frank Swanson and Scott “You can see the different qualities in the remain- Owens, both of Denver, worked on the piece with ing stone. If it’s down river, it was used for riprap. Tonozzi in 1974. Plans are to finish it together as part of Culp – that’s what this is…discarded scraps of mar- next year’s dedication. ble,” he says as we stand at the bottom of a humongous pile of blocks. “These semi-rounds came from Tonozzi family history The Tonozzis trace their roots to northern Italy. In 1903, Greg’s grandfather and great uncles immigrated to America to work in the coalmines of Illinois. Eventually, most of the Tonozzi family came to Colorado from Minneapolis/St. Paul. Greg is the fourth child in a family of 12 siblings, not including his twin brother Duane Piffer. Eleven of the siblings reside in the Glenwood Springs area and his parents live in Battlement Mesa. His pride and joy are his two daughters, Alisa and Theresa. Both are getting their degrees in environmental health and Theresa plans to study in India this year. Alisa has a Redstone wedding planned this December. Tonozzi’s first introduction to marble sculpting was a Colorado Mountain College class in the baseOne might say Tonozzi is addicted to his stone. In ment of the Hotel Colorado instructed by Frank Olson addition to the tons of discarded marble on the prop- in the early 1970s. “My first piece was that ‘hand’ which everyone in the erty, in the yard are many carved pieces of work in marble as well as other stone, all in different states of valley has seen,” he recalls. It stands at Valley View completion. Whenever he travels some place new he Hospital in Glenwood Springs. Still relatively self-taught, tows a trailer in case he finds some interesting stone by the 1980s, he was getting more productive. Other local works include the pair of eagles taking flight in along the way.
“It’s the way this white stone gathers light, the crystal structure is translucent. Even Carrara (Italy) doesn’t have this beautiful crystalline structure.”
front of the Alpine Bank (see photo on cover) on Grand Avenue and the “Speak to us of Children” sculpture in front of the Glenwood Springs Community Center. He also has pieces displayed at the Qwest Building and Tech Center in Denver, another pair of eagles in Albuquerque, and a granite piece in La Jolla, Calif. In the mid-1970s, Tonozzi was hired as a handyman at the Redstone Castle and soon became a caretaker. He did a lot of the electrical wiring and reparations on both the exterior stonework and interior marble tiles in the bathrooms. He even did tours dressed as Lady Bountiful. Tonozzi was involved from the very beginning in the Marble/marble symposium, which just celebrated its 20th anniversary. As an instructor, he loves the culture and the quality of artists that the symposium brings to the tiny town. After Redstone, Tonozzi moved to Three Mile Creek and then New Castle where he raised his family and had a studio on a six-acre piece of land. He feels Continued on page 5
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A New Baby in Town
Submitted by Cassy Turner Walt and I recently went to Maine to pick up our new set of horses, Hailey and Ella; another perfectly matched pair of black Percherons, mares this time, to join the Chair Mountain Stables Family. On November 5th, when we went to pick up the horses the folks we acquired the team from said “they do some pasture breeding and one mare may have a foal in August, but we don’t know for sure.” We got the horses, and had our veterinary health certificates and coggins in order. (No one mentioned that Hailey was pregnant). The horses loaded beautifully and seemed happy to be going somewhere. As we headed south, the mares were still and quiet as can be. We stopped for a few hours everyday and drove 2 days and 2 nights. We arrived in Dodge City, Kansas, the evening of Nov. 7th, and stayed overnight. The horses had a great deal of energy, running around and rolling on the ground… very happy. Then, once loaded again, they knew we weren’t home yet, and they were quiet as can be. Around Denver our truck started to break down. We were able to fix it enough to get home with the assistance of Officer Hunter from th Colorado State Patrol and our mechanic, Ben Smart. I can’t imagine what was going through Hailey’s mind as we sat in rush hour traffic on Floyd Hill for about 3 hours. We finally arrived home at 1:30 am Sunday, Nov. 9th. We turned the mares out into the big front pasture and gave them some hay. I noticed they were at a long walk around th pasture, not unusual behavior for horses in a new place, so we went to bed. When feeding the horses at 9:30 Sunday morning, I noticed some sticky goo on Hailey’s legs. As I looked closer, I realized it was colostrum and she was in labor! Of course, I called the vet and was told to clean the barn out right away. We had moved one load of junk out when we saw Hailey lay down by the willows in the back of the pasture. As I ran toward Hailey, I saw the baby hit the ground. Pearl was born at 10:00 am on November 9th 2008 in Redstone Colorado. She was a light grey, almost blue color. She started walking within 30 minutes. We encourage everyone to come see our Pearl, Hailey and Elle the new additions to the Chair Mountain family. The horses are out every day in the big pasture as long as the sun is out and the weather is nice. The veterinarian said Hailey can work as soon as we have snow. So the next time you come for a sleigh, wagon or carriage ride to the castle or see us on the Boulevard, look closely… Its not just Bob and Bill anymore.
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Tonozzi
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good that the girls had a country-style upbringing. Now that he is back in Marble, he is inspired by the views he has from his property of Whitehouse Mountain, nearby towering granite cliffs and the Crystal River. And after the studio is built, he envisions his home a Pompeii Temple with a pool table in the walkout basement. First, move the stone. Tonozzi says he enjoys the challenge of the technical and engineering sense it takes to be a stone carver.. Most recently, Greg erected a nine-ton, monolith-shaped block behind the Redstone Company Store with the help of April, his Mack crane truck. He and April positioned the block onto a base in an afternoon. “If you can’t move the stone first of all, what are you going to do? Go carve it at the quarry? So, that’s the first hurdle,” he says. “Second is being able to manipulate the stone.” Not only does it help having a truck or two, but there are many tools necessary for carving. With the advent of synthetic diamonds, saws have become much more affordable. He even retrofitted a backhoe with a saw. In early November, he was realigning the stone picnic tables and benches in Redstone Park, after all he and Kathy Piffer collaborated to put them there when the park was first designated. “What’s nice about the picnic tables is you don’t have to paint them or worry about them getting old,” he says. You might have to level them up once in a while, but they’re pretty impervious to the weather.” So, the next time you are driving through Marble, Redstone or Glenwood Springs and you notice a clear white monolith of carved, or perhaps uncarved stone, remember that you may be looking at a piece of Greg Tonozzi’s life’s work. “For me, stone is working with nature and nature can do it on its own. I don’t know where I fit into that but I’m happy that I fell into this,” he says.
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For Your Information & Save The Date CLASSES • EVENTS • PROJECTS & MEETINGS
• REDSTONE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION UPCOMING EVENTS: *OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS AND SANTA SATURDAYS THRU CHRISTMAS. *Christmas Dinner/Dance - December 7th *SLED DOG RACE WEEKEND Jan. 10 & 11. See page 16, 21 and the Echo Winter Guide for more information. *Event and election information is on page 16
• MARBLE CHARTER SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS: Dec. 2nd, MCS Board Meeting Dec. 19th, Winter Bazaar
• ON GOLDEN POND TRTC Holiday Production, Dec. 4-6, 12.-14 and 18-20. www.thunderrivertheatre.com. 963-8200. Page 13 for more information.
• TOTAL BODY WORKOUT in Redstone Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30 10:30 at the Church at Redstone. 2 Hour Body Experience. Sculpt your figure: 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. In existence since 1995 Instructor: Lisa Wagner 963-8240 Personal Training available.
• PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST The Roaring Fork Watershed Photography Contest deadline in Dec. 31. See page 13 for information. • MARBLE GOVERNMENT VACANCIES: More information on page 2. • JOYCE ILLIAN AT TOKLAT GALLERY: More information on page 8, holiday event December 20, 5-8 p.m.. • MARBLE TOWN COUNCIL will meet December 4th at 7 p.m. • MAJID KAHHAK WILL PAINT an early winter landscape live on Dec. 5, from 6-8 p.m,, at Kahhak Fine Arts & School, 411 Main St., Carbondale. (970) 704-0622.
• RECYCLING IN REDSTONE The first and third Thursday of each month from 1 - 3 p.m. On Redstone Blvd., across from the park.
• THERE ARE 5 PILATES CLASSES! Held at the Redstone Inn each Monday & Thursday mornings. 8-9 am is Advanced Pilates and 9:30-10:30 is Beginner Pilates and a Wednesday evening class at 5:15. Sue McEvoy is the instructor. There is a $10 fee, punch passes available. Dress comfortably and bring a mat! ** THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES DECEMBER 24, 25, 31 AND JAN. 1. HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
READERS HAVE GIVEN THE SAVE THE DATE SECTION THE HIGHEST RATING ON THE READER’S SURVEY… The Crystal Valley Echo would like to include your next event, class or meeting in our Save The Date section. Please contact Alyssa 963-2373 or e-mail information to echo@crystalvalleyecho.com . Thank You!
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The Redstone Historical Society presents Excerpts from:
HOLIDAY PORTRAITS I N D I V I D UA L S • K I D S • FA M I L I E S
December & January, 1903 Redstone: By reason of circumstances that could not have been changed the Christmas tree for the Redstone school children was held on New Year’s Eve instead of Christmas Eve. The program was pronounced excellent by all and was as follows: 1. Song. “Merry Christmas Bells,” by the whole school; 2. Recitation. “Putting the World to Bed”, Margery O’Neill; 3. Song. “Farewell to the King’s Highway,” George Nicholds; Recitation. “Santa Claus’ Mistake” Ira Harper; 5. Recitation. “When Father Carves the Duck,” Irene Fisher; Cantata, “Santa Claus’s Visit,” the whole school. After the rendition of this program the gifts were distributed to the children. There were dolls and cradles and beds and cabs for them, bureaus and watches and skates and snowshoes; workboxes and baskets – it is impossible to catalogue all the beautiful and valuable things that were distributed. Many of these will be treasured through life by the recipients, as mementoes of the gracious donor, whose chief delight is in making people happy. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Osgood have taken up residence in the Big Horn Lodge for the holiday season. Mrs. J.C. Osgood’s servant, Miss Emilia Benson, was stricken with apoplexy about two weeks ago, and was last week taken to the hospital at Pueblo. Mrs. Osgood, with that beautiful sympathy for the distress and suffering of others that has always characterized her, accompanied Miss Emilia to Pueblo. Mr. Stevenson has been here a few days wrestling with the problem of corralling the coal dust from the elevators at the tipple. Some beautiful pieces of furniture, besides wall and mantel decorations, were received at the Redstone School last week. Our teachers and pupils are favored as few in the land are in having such an elegantly appointed school. The billiard room of the club is being enlarged by taking the corner balcony into it, thus making room for another billiard table. As this room is the most frequented in the club, the boys are thankful for the change. The Big Horn Lodge has been closed for the balance of the winter, and Mr. Reddell has gone to Denver. Perry Hood, engineer on the No. 1, has been laid up with pleurisy, but is again on the lever. Mrs. W.R. Johnson of the Redstone Inn has been quite ill with tonsillitis. Mr. T.M. Gibb will see to it that no one, not even himself, shall die without making proper disposal of his earthly belongings.
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Cross Propane’s Propane Powered Pick-up Trucks
By Sue McEvoy This summer, Cross Propane Gas & Supply Inc. purchased three brand new Ford F-150 pick-up trucks that run on a Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) fuel system. Everyone at the company is excited about going green and they are now on the cutting edge of a technology designed to improve the environment and economy. In June of this year, company owner and founder Ray Cross traded in three vehicles that could not be converted onto the LPI system that were getting between 16-20 mpg. Without sacrificing performance, style or comfort his fleet of work vehicles is the first in the valley to “go green”. These trucks are a product of Roush Industries, a high performance specialty vehicle company, in coordination with Ford Motor Co. “We are fortunate enough to have a Ford dealership right here in Rifle, Columbine Ford, that is in association with Roush and they are the first Colorado dealership to have them,” Ray explains. In addition, Cross Propane and Gas is the first company to set up infrastructure to dispense the product for these vehicles at four locations from Rifle to Aspen. Each location will have a 24-hour card swipe dispenser and a tank to pull up to, similar to going to a regular gas pump. According to Ray, “The same product that you use for your barbeque grill now can be used to propel your car up and down the road.” The benefits of using propane as a fuel are many and it has been used in the U.S. for decades. In Europe, over 10 million vehicles run on propane and it is available at all fuel stations. Everyone at Cross Propane agrees that using propane can dramatically reduce our dependence on foreign oil. 90% of propane is produced domestically with the other 7% coming from Canada and 3% from Mexico. LPI trucks are proven to run 65% cleaner than those powered by petroleum. Ray describes, “Whereas the engine burns so much cleaner than gasoline you can change the oil at 12,000 mile intervals, the filter every 4, 000 miles and with less friction the engine life could be doubled.” And, there are tax incentives in place for using alternative fuels. Right now the propane sells at $2.35 a gallon but there is a 50 cent a gallon government rebate on all gallons used. Ray adds, “You also get to depreciate half the cost of the vehicle in the first year of use for tax purposes.” Not only are these trucks environmentally friendly and high performance, but they are physically striking. Dewey Melton of Image Graphics and Ray’s wife Jan Cross designed the artwork for the decals and labels of the exteriors. “They’re real head-turners. We’ve had people follow us off the highway and pull in behind us at the shop and ask “How do I get one of those?” says Ray.
Ray started Cross Propane on July 2, 1999 as “just a one-man show” and now employs 15 people and services 2,300 accounts up and down the valley. He has 7 propane trucks that were all converted by Clean Fuels USA to also run on the LPI system. In 2006, he started Rocky Mountain Propane Express and now has two transport trucks to insure control over his product, getting 3 loads a day from the Denver area. The business is located at 7800 Highway 82 between Glenwood Springs and Carbondale, near the turn to Cattle Creek. Tom McBrayer, Chief Financial Officer of Cross Propane, explained some of the other recently proven uses for propane-powered vehicles, one being the Blue Bird bus line. “Last year they prototyped 5 of these school busses in the L.A. consolidated school district because they were under immense pressure by State law to cut their emissions. In the spring they ordered 50 more of them because it solves all their problems without causing others,” he describes. Alternative fuels are nothing new in America, and Federal regulations have been mandating the automakers to adapt their vehicles to more environmentally friendly practices. Phil Gaylord, Sales and Risk Management for Cross, also argues to economic benefits of the LPI system. “Ford, GM and Chrysler already design engines to take alternative fuels,” he says. Citing the same example of the school bus fleet, Phil maintains, “The Blue Bird school busses are more powerful on the same engine and safer”. In reference to vehicle safety standards tests, he adds, “The integri-
ty of these propane tanks has not been compromised.” In their discussion all agreed that hydrogen and electricity are both alternative fuels of the future, but for now, propane and natural gas are the most available technology and commercially. And propane is able to provide greater distances for vehicles to travel. At this time, these same Ford F 150’s are only being marketed and sold to commercial businesses and service fleets. Ray adds, “Hopefully we’ll get some recognition so we can help fleets and companies go green. We’re trying to do our part, not only because we’re in the propane business, but to make sure the environment gets protected.” Redstone based contractor Garrett Hanson, of Hanson Plumbing, also just purchased a new Roush converted Ford truck as his own service vehicle and had it fitted with a topper and pipe racks. With just 150 miles on it when contacted, Garrett was happy with the performance of the vehicle. “A big part of the plumbing industry is interested in renewable energy,” he states. And, explaining the environmental benefits for just one vehicle he adds, “The fuel emissions and by-products are 65 % cleaner than that of regular gasoline.” You will know the next time you see one of these F-150 5.4 liter V8’s all styled out with the Cross, Roush and Image Graphic logos, it just might be hard to tell if it is Ray, Tom or Phil. But, be assured that the vehicle going down the road in front of you is going green.
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Marble resident Joyce Illian showing at Toklat Gallery Toklat Gallery is now showing the exquisite hand-beaded jewelry and treasure bags by Joyce Illian. Her current work incorporates marble from the Yule Quarry. Toklat Gallery invites everyone to join the Holiday Stroll in Basalt with the Dickens Carolers, Tony Vaguer keyboard artist, roasted chestnuts and hot spiced wine on the Riverwalk Plaza, December 20, 5:00-8:00P.M. In addition to featuring Joyce as a new artist to the Gallery, Cathy Crenshaw will be at the Gallery for a truck show featuring her original fused silver and gemstone jewelry. Toklat Gallery located at 231 Midland Avenue #201, Basalt.
New editorial policy for the Crystal Valley Echo by Alyssa Ohnmacht
Now that The Crystal Valley Echo is six years old, and is growing both in size and distribution, I am happy to announce that it is time for our editorial content to be brought to the next level. I have hired Carrie Click, a long-time local journalist, editor and proofreader to edit and review all of our editorial submissions to the paper. Carrie will be going over all submissions and copy for style, grammar and content. She will make revisions to the copy of The Crystal Valley Echo to adhere to the Echo’s overall style. Our goal is to make the Echo’s content crystal clear and understandable. By making our copy consistent and hiccup-free (in other words, with as few typos as possible) I’ll be able deliver an even better newspaper to you each month. When submitting articles to the Echo, please include an email address and telephone number. If something needs clarification, Carrie can contact the writer and clear things up for our readers. If you have any questions, please call Alyssa, 963-2373. Happy 2009…
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BOOKS AND MUCH MORE AT CARBONDALE'S MAIN STREET BOOKSHOP
A Novel ~Tea Idea Photos and story by Sue McEvoy Tucked in one of the small downtown storefronts on Main Street in Carbondale is Novel ~Tea Books, a little bookstore with a big heart. During the past two years, owner and proprietor Lori Hutchens has incorporated the business into a full-time love and family affair. Originally opened in its same location at 449 Main Street by Barbara Anderson, Hutchens purchased Novel ~Tea Books on the exact date of the store’s scheduled closing in February of 2006. Since then, Hutchens has invested all of her time and energy into learning, operating and improving the business.
A bookstore with bumper stickers – and a lot more Using her background in education and teaching, Hutchens went right to work in developing the younger people’s area. “The first thing I did was enlarge the children’s section,” she says. “People say it’s the best kid store in the valley.” In addition to early age, middle age and older children’s sections, the bookstore carries vast resources for local Waldorf and Montessori schools to buy books that correspond to their curriculum. Another area of passion for Hutchens is politics. She’s added many political books, bumper stickers, T-shirts and posters to the store’s collection. “I love this because I can say what I want, and I do,” she says. “It’s all over the walls.” She likes to see the inspiration the store’s sayings, proverbs and quotations provoke amongst her customers. “People love bumper stickers,” she says. “They’ll say, ‘I don’t know if I could put this on my car.’ I say to do what my daughter does and put them up in the laundry room. Who goes in your laundry room?”
fact, cards seem to be the thread for Hutchens’ bookstore undertaking. “I was raised by my grandmother,” she says. “Every Sunday after church we would go to the Hallmark store and at cards look together.” Besides various card lines, local artists come in with and portfolios Hutchens may add their work to her inventory. That’s how she started carrying Consciously Creative, a local line. Cards and books aren’t enough, however, to sustain the business. “If I were just a bookstore, I wouldn’t be there,” she says of her Carbondale location. In fact for the Christmas season, Hutchens goes all out decorating the storefront, and making many unique gift items available to her customers. Aside from books ranging from “Colorado’s Hot Springs,” “The Tenderness of Wolves” and “Celtic Folk Soul,” she also offers organic teas and chocolates from around the world, Christmas decorations, candles, calendars and engagement books, Oberon leathercrafted journals and hair clips. Novel ~Tea is a distributor for Putumayo world music and has a listening station where customers can hear the CDs before purchasing them. Scenic local artists cards are available as well as earrings made in Marble. In short, it is amazing what you can find in just 900 square feet.
“People love bumper stickers,” she says. “They’ll say, ‘I don’t know if I could put this on my car.’ I say to do what my daughter does and put them up in the laundry room. Who goes in your laundry room?”
The place for cards – and tea, too Of course, books line the walls and middle shelves of the Novel ~Tea, but many people rely on the shop for their cards: special occasion, get-well, birthday and everyday thoughts to share with loved ones. In
A peaceful place Originally, Hutchens worked the business seven days a week from open to close. She learned to do all of the ordering, bookkeeping and payroll. Hutchens’ daughter Jennifer is one of her main employees. She is occasionally able to bring her 2-year-old son Benjamin to work as well. “It’s been a challenge to the business, but with challenges I like to rise to learn meet them,” she says. As a single mom, raising two children, working several jobs to put herself through school and earn her teacher’s degree, Hutchens is familiar with challenge. And for the time being, Hutchens is quite happy at Novel ~Tea Books.. “Putting that key in the door every day and knowing it’s just me and the books. I’m at peace, it’s quiet and you get to interact with people - it’s a
great place to be,” she says. For the future, she could see expanding the store if another location became available. But her real dream is to lighten the load and travel. “My dream is to live on the ocean,” says Hutchens. “I’d love to have ‘this’ on the coast and live in a motor home.”
On your next trip through Carbondale, stop at Novel ~Tea Books and check out some of the interesting titles, t-shirts, cards and of course, tea! You might find that bumper sticker you’ve always wanted: “My Karma ran over your Dogma.” For more information the email address is novelteabooks@comcast.net and the phone # is: 970-963-2617.
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Crystal Day Care director receives national accreditation SALT LAKE CITY – The National Association of Family Child Care recently awarded national accreditation to Sabrina Ferguson, owner of Crystal Day Care in Redstone. Ferguson has been providing care in her home for four years. She cares for infants and toddlers and provides special activities such as field trips, buggy rides and family gatherings. The National Association of Family Child Care offers accreditation to providers across the country, aiding them in raising their standards of quality care. “The higher standards mean a better environment and curriculum for the children and families,” says Ferguson. “The NAFCC standards prompted us to improve in several areas.” The Redstone community benefits from accreditation, as it is an indicator that quality care is available for parents in this area. Children benefit from accreditation because the rating indicates they will be cared for in a
safe, nurturing environment and that their educational needs will be met. In addition to NAFCC, Ferguson belongs to the Garfield County Association for Family Child Care. Ferguson says she plans on continuing her journey of professionalism and attain what’s called a “Director Qualified” rating in the near future. For more information about Crystal Day Care, visit www.crystaldaycare.com. ABOUT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY CHILD CARE The National Association of Family Child Care is a nationwide nonprofit organization that serves family child care providers by offering national accreditation, representation on the national level on child care issues and policy, a national annual conference, and support in the important work they do. For more information please visit: www.nafcc.org.
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Photos submitted by Alyson Prins Alpharetta, GA
My husband and I visit Redstone/Marble regularly. We love it; it is so beautiful! Here are a few photos we took in October 2008. In the photo at Beaver Lake, my husband, Mike Prins, is the guy catching the fish. The fall leaves photo is also taken at Beaver Lake, and the river photo was taken of the Crystal River.
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What’s happening at the Redstone Coke Ovens Submitted By Ron Sorter This is the third and last article about the stabilization/preservation /restoration envisioned for some of the Redstone Coke Ovens. The Redstone Historical Society believes that the community is the most important “owner” of those ovens. Your input, ideas and agreement or disagreement are vitally important here. In my previous articles I described the stabilization process envisioned for many of the ovens on the front battery, in which they’ll be re-mortared and re-bricked to keep them from deteri-
orating further. This time I’ll describe the rebuilding (restoration) of four of the front ovens to make them look like they did a century ago when they were brand new and had just been “fired.” Some of the first moneys to be spent on the project will be those from the Preserve America Community grant which Crystal Yates-White, Pitkin County’s project manager, obtained for us. These funds will be used to create a master plan and you’ll have a chance to comment on that plan. Everyone involved with this project wants to find the right balance. There’s the option: “Why can’t we just leave them alone?” And the option: “Let’s preserve them best by rebuilding them all with plenty of parking.” As always, the solution is in the middle somewhere. If we do nothing they’ll eventually disintegrate. But rebuilding them all is out of the question and actually negates the beauty of their present state. Naturally, we want to share some of our history with visitors, but there’s also this: historically, the ovens were a critical part of Redstone’s commercial viability. Maybe it’s fitting that heritage tourism and interest in this historical site can help keep Redstone’s commercial community thriving in these present times. And that brings us to the restoration. At first it was thought that it would be better to restore a few ovens in back, off the highway. Many of those ovens are in better shape to begin with and it’s quieter back there. But few traveling folks wander far from their vehicles. If the goal of this restoration is to entice travelers to stop and see some of the area’s history and to cross the bridge into Redstone, then it makes sense to restore some of the ovens along the highway. It just so happens that four of the ovens needing real assistance are directly behind the existing stone monument, by the existing pull off. These are the ones most visited inside and out by curious youngsters, so this option may make sense from a safety point of view: by so obviously placing a carefully-built restoration there, perhaps our concern for them can be transferred to our visitors. The “retaining wall elevation” drawing shows the finished
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front profile envisioned for those four ovens. The retaining wall steps down to the far left oven opening, just like it does at the far right oven. (The drawing below was too large for my scanner, so it’s slightly cropped.) At first this planned wall looked large to me, so I took this drawing to the south Redstone bridge one day and, in context with the entire rank of ovens along the highway, I think it fits. Try it yourself and see what you think. You’ll recall from my first article that a retaining wall has to rest on stable masonry. Also, to keep the dirt (covering the ovens) from flowing out from behind the ends of the retaining wall, new stem walls (or “corbels”) extending from the ends of the retaining wall into the rank of ovens would be needed.
Our engineer, a smart guy, thinks a better solution would be to actually rebuild the original access tunnels on each end, leaving them uncovered to show their construction and to use them as corbels to support the ends of the stairstepped retaining wall and the dirt behind it. The eventual master plan will show all this in detail, along with a simple trail to view the site. Everything else will be left in grass. Nothing fancy. Nothing “touristy.” The split rail fence along the highway will go away and be replaced by something green and low-growing. It just needs to be enough to keep kids from wanting to force their way through it to climb on the ovens. Figuring that out precisely will be the job of the person hired with the Preserve America Community funds. That’s it. If you have questions or issues you’d like to talk about, please call me at 963-1787
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ON GOLDEN POND - TRTC's Holiday Production
Thunder River Theatre Company is pleased to present the critically acclaimed play, ON GOLDEN POND by Ernest Thompson, a touching, funny and warmly perceptive study of a spirited and lovable elderly couple. This play is a work of rare simplicity and beauty. Norman and Ethel Thayer return to their cottage in Maine every summer, and have been doing so for 48 years. Ethel grew up on the lake and has been returning for 65 years. Like the Loons they treasure so much, the Thayers return to their summer nest. In September, they leave. In the TRTC production, loon lore plays a prominent metaphor. There are many Native American stories about loons. The Ojibwa (Chippewa) Indians called the loon "Mang" or "the most handsome of birds." They thought the loons haunting cry was an omen of death. In some native legends the loon is a bird of magical powers, in others a messenger or a symbol of power. Regardless of the origins of loon myths, the most significant aspect they share is the redemptive quality of the symbol of the loon, representing healing, knowledge and the forces of good. ON GOLDEN POND will make for a wonderful family experience as part of your holiday season! In the “Author's Note” to the Dramatists Play Service edition of ON GOLDEN POND, Thompson recalls an early performance of the play that was attended by the acclaimed American playwright Tennessee Williams. Thompson says that Williams loved the play but hated to see the characters go, adding, “Let them stay the winter.” TRTC’s Richard Lyon and local actress Wendy Perkins play the spirited Norman and Ethel Thayer. TRTC’s Sharon Brady plays their daughter Chelsea, and Gary Morabito, Tom Reynolds, and local Waldorf student-actor Nick Hunsaker fill out the cast. Running Dec. 4-6, 12-14 and 18-20, tickets are available online at www.thunderrivertheatre.com. If you need further information, call TRTC at 970-963-8200.
Enter the 2008 Roaring Fork Watershed Photo Contest
By Tim O’Keefe, Education Director, Roaring Fork Conservancy Water. We use it every day. And Roaring Fork Conservancy works to bring people together to protect the source of our water – our rivers. So help us celebrate our rivers by entering our 2008 Roaring Fork Watershed Photography Contest. Roaring Fork Conservancy invites all photographers to enter our competition. There are amateur and professional photographers’ divisions. We are looking for striking digital images of the rivers, streams, wetlands and people of the Roaring Fork Watershed. This area includes the Fryingpan, Crystal and Roaring Fork rivers, as well as their tributaries. Deadline for entries is Dec. 31, 2008. For more information and contest rules visit www.roaringfork.org/photo. Roaring Fork Conservancy is the watershed conservation organization in the Roaring Fork Valley that brings people together to protect our rivers. Celebrating more than 10 years of watershed conservation, Roaring Fork Conservancy focuses on keeping: • water in our rivers • our rivers healthy, and • our riparian habitat intact.
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Astrological Interpretations by Kyle Stewart
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. Sagittarius/Capricorn The Sun remains in Sagittarius (a mutable, fire sign) until the Winter Solstice on December 21st…when it moves into Capricorn. Sagittarius is about breaking free of any bonds and experiencing life as a constant spontaneous surprise. Sagittarius is the traveller, the sports enthusiast…the athlete…The motto is “Don’t fence me in”. Sagittarius wants to achieve and has the physical energy to do so. On the negative side…Sagittarius can be irresponsible…and promise more than can be delivered. In an infinite universe, Sagittarius knows no limits…but as our best traits can also be our worst traits…and as we live in a finite universe…Sagittarius can also spread itself too thin…try to do too much and thus not accomplish anything. In a nutshell, Sagittarius is about aspiration and expanding our knowledge, our consciousness…Its’ also about knowing our own limits and breaking through those limits or boundaries…to experience what lies beyond. Sagittarius is the explorer and the big thinker. So the first part of December should be full of movement and enterprise. Then, when the Sun moves into Capricorn (cardinal, earth) on December 21st…it will be a time of seriousness and accomplishment. Perhaps a certain solitude of action will prevail. Venus in Capricorn is conjunct Jupiter at 21 degrees Capricorn on December 1st…This is a big-time practicality and a result-oriented tendency with an urge to expand (Jupiter) thrown in that knows no bounds…Almost anything will come to fruition now…with the exception of going too far and imploding…But Venus in Capricorn is a level-headed sense of esthetics and Jupiter is the “point of grace”…So knowing when to stop should not be an issue…just listen to your intuition…This is a great time for any business transactions… Venus is the principle of attraction…and Jupiter is the “great benefic”…the principle of expansion…so this should be a time of great social interaction and business acumen. Not to mention partying for the holidaze! On December 4th…the Sun is conjunct Mars at 12 degrees Sagittarius. This is a dynamic and highly charged blending of energy..Great restless may prevail. It’s a time to accomplish much and have the energy to create on many levels…Watch out for impatience and reckless behavior…Try to moderate the abundance of energy that may spill forth. This Sun/Mars conjunction in Sagittarius is also square Uranus at 18 degrees Pisces on December 10th. This can be a very accident-prone time so be careful about spontaneous outbursts and quick ideas that may have unforeseen problems…especially when you try to implement these ideas. This may be a great problem-solving time. It’s also a time for great experimentation…and new ideas may prove beneficial. Just think things through. Uranus is the planet of innovation …and squares can be very creative…because of the inner tension that they represent. On December 22nd…the Sun at zero degrees Capricorn will be conjunct Pluto at zero degrees Capricorn...The zero degree is supposed to symbolize the greatest distillation of the qualities of that sign…So zero Capricorn denotes a hard working and results -oriented energy. The Sun is our creative expression and Pluto represents transformation of energy. There’s a lot of self-discipline and a certain obsession (Pluto) with reaching your goals with this conjunction. There might be some power struggles involved in relationships that will need to Continued on next page
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be worked out. “Wisdom through willingness to take the high road” is how Isabel Hickey describes the Sun/Pluto conjunction. Perhaps an obsession with work (Capricorn) may prevail. January rings clear here in 2009…and the Sun moves into Aquarius (fixed, air) on January 20th…The strongest planetary aspect this month is the Sun conjunct Jupiter at 4 degrees Aquarius on January 24th…Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system and symbolizes expansion of spirit…Conjunct the Sun in Aquarius…this may be a time of incredible optimism. A feeling that nothing can go wrong. And if your ducks are in a row…indeed this may be a time for movement in the right direction…of knowing intuitively what to do and where to go…and how…and at what velocity. A sense of timing can be very good, at this time. As all this is happening in Aquarius…many interminglings with people will be highlighted…and perhaps a certain sense of individuality and freedom of movement will be experienced. Happy New Year!
Marble Board of Trustees November 6 at 7 PM Submitted by Lafe Murray Four of the five trustees present. Minutes approved and bills paid. Two have submitted applications to plow Marble roads through the winter. The one in town is favored. He has been given the contract contingent on the town attorney's approval. The Parks and Recreation report continues to focus on the location of the pens giving the area of the lease with the marble mine. Work continues to get a grant to cap the walls at the old mill site. Discussion continues on putting a Municipal Court in town. Hiring a lawyer as the judge increases the amount of fees that can be assessed,but raises costs. How often was also talked about. This would also require the hiring of a code enforcement officer. Street signs are needed and will be done this next Spring. A business license for Amber Cowley for cleaning and billing was approved. A public hearing is being set to rezone the Glen and Patsy Smith's property to business. A letter has been sent to ask a couple of questions from the board. Next meeting is scheduled for December 4 at 7 PM.
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DECEMBER 2008
• REDSTONE COMMUNITY BULLETIN • www.redstonecolorado.com
REDSTONE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Redstone, Colorado
Membership dues directly fund RCA projects and events. Annual dues are $35 for a household / $135 for a business. Mail membership dues to: Redstone Community Association 303 Redstone Blvd. Redstone, CO 81623 Thank you for your support! • • •
REDSTONE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ———— Janette Bier President Becky Trembley Vice-President PJ Janas Secretary Shirley Thomson Treasurer
Barbara Albin Ernie Bradley Bruce Gledhill Bob Stifter Lisa Wagner
IT’S AN OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS IN REDSTONE Enjoy the quaint and quiet shopping of our village this season, with lots of shops full of unique arts, crafts and cafes to warm your toes, and please your nose!
Redstone Community Association Christmas Dinner Dance Sunday, December 7, 2008 6:00 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres, Cash Bar • 7:00p.m. Dinner 8:00p.m. Dancing and/or Enjoying listening to the North Fork Flyers Band The community is so excited to have the North Fork Flyers return this year! Cost: $30.00 per person
SANTA SATURDAYS-Come visit Santa in his Gingerbread House at the Museum in Redstone Saturdays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dec. 6th, 13, & 20th SHOPS & RESTAURANTS ARE OPEN.
DON’T MISS THE 25TH ANNUAL
REDSTONE SLED DOG RACES SATURDAY, JANUARY 10TH & SUNDAY, JANUARY 11TH FOURTH ANNUAL DOG PARADE Saturday, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. Sign up at C.A.R.E. booth at Redstone Company Store. Costumes, tricks and talent welcome! See page 21 of this Echo AND the 2008/2009 Echo Winter Guide for more information about these great events.
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES
CARRIAGE OR SLEIGH RIDES ON THE BOULEVARD AND AROUND THE CASTLE OPEN HOUSE DEC. 13 • AVALANCHE RANCH ANTIQUES AND MORE
REDSTONE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Redstone Community Association is to promote and stimulate both civic and business interests while preserving the small town charm and historic character of Redstone.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION will be held Dec. 7th at the RCA Christmas Dinner Dance (See above for more information)
This year there are 4 seats available. As of press time, we only have 3 candidates:
Mary Dorais • P.J. Janas Chuck Logan We need at least one more volunteer to fill our board. Please consider becoming involved. Call Janette 963-2701 to become a candidate, or for more information.
A FEW SCENES FROM GRAND ILLUMINATION 2008
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AND THE WINNERS ARE…
Thank you to all the participants in our Holiday Decoration Contest! The winner of the Commercial Contest is The Redstone General Store The winner of the Residential Contest is Mike & Eileen Waski
ALSO - A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Tim Hunter and Holy Cross for the lights on Redstone Boulevard. WE APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORTS!
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· The annual Labor Day Art Show creates a forum for local artists and nurtures a spirit of pride in our community.
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· Every year the Foundation hosts workshops in various mediums taught by professional artists that offers students a stimulating learning experience for a remarkably reasonable fee. · The Redstone Art Foundation awards a scholarship to a graduating senior from Roaring Fork High School that is pursuing a career in the arts. With your help we will have the funds to continue this program in future years. Board of Directors Connie Hendrix, President, Linda Cox, Treasurer Betty Bradley, Secretary, Marion Lyons, Workshops Dick Simpson, Ann Martin, Charlene Miller
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Memoirs of a River… up the Crystal
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A C O L U M N D E V O T E D T O P R E S E R V I N G T H E M E M O R Y O F P E O P L E S A N D P L A C E S U P T H E C R Y S TA L R I V E R VA L L E Y This Column is Sponsored by the Crystal River Heritage Association 704-0554
Welcome back to our column honoring the memories of peoples and places up the Crystal River Valley. By golly, it is time for our Annual Review. CAN ’YA BELIEVE IT? Well, neither can this writer. Of course, Miz Patience was a virtuous trait that ran out just short of my place in line. When we began this column in December 2006/January 2007, our dear editor, Alyssa Ohnmacht; who obviously received a double dose of said attribute, particularly in the deadlines department, said to me, “Let’s do a couple years worth and…’ blah, blah, blah.’” Our ears missed the rest. We got stuck on t-w-o years? Would there even be enough stories to find in this valley to fill two years worth? Maybe it is because when your head is so far up (hey, get back here now) local history, you don’t think so much about the future. Deadlines, for instance.
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of snow in the air; by early December, the ski execs were biting their nails to the quick and temp workers twiddled their thumbs. It was mid-December last year before a series of West Coast rain storms dumped over three feet of snow here in one week. Forecasters say this Thanksgiving will most likely be dry...or snowing or raining…. Sometimes we get to sashay into winter, scraping off a few inches at a time; other years, it just dumps – end of story. The ink is hardly dry, printing out all of last year’s shattered records. Our story then was about some of the historical recordkeepers, i.e. newspapers up the Crystal, from the youngest (five-year old us!) to the eldest; Camp and Plant of Redstone and the Marble Booster. Sue McEvoy of the Redstone Historical Society has created a monthly review of Camp and Plant (see page 6). We shared a few stories of editors past, such as in 1912 when Sylvia Smith and her outspoken liberal newspaper, the Marble City Times got her run out of town on a rail – literally. Smith was served up her revenge with a ten-thousand-dollar silver spoon in the form of signed court judgments clutched in the hands of her escort, a duly-appointed sheriff. As we now look over more papers that were not mentioned last year, we chuckle at other viewpoints that pop out at us from back then: The Denver Republican wrote on November 24, one hundred and two years ago (1906): “MARBLE, CO., (Special) “The Crystal River and San Juan railroad was completed to this town at 2 p.m. today… citizens are holding an enthusiastic celebration. They have waited 20 years for this road….” Half that wait – just ten years later – August, 1916 Headline “Brighter Days for Marble Are in Sight. The End of Our Troubles is Nearing. So, CHEER UP!” Barely ten months later – a 1917 display ad for the Marble City State Bank in the Marble Booster made clear the tone of the-then current state of the country. (see above) Folks today would consider 3 1/2 per cent a really good deal! Which way we are headed, we can’t help but wonder. Another June, 1917 Headline-“Some names were dropped from our subscription list…: No pay, no paper.” That edict was expressed by beleaguered Booster Editor Frank Frost, one of the receivers of Smith’s judgment about that same time. He believed “…there was indeed a jinx on the valley.” Frost referred to the so-called Ute Curse, oft-blamed for mining, quarry and other settlers’ failures. A hundred-plus years later, it is still the first question that white folks ask Ute elders that come back to visit. “Is there a curse?” Check out the book version for their replies.
2nd Annual Review of Memoirs of a River… Up the Crystal.
TIME SURE FLIES HAVING FUN But it all came together when we departed last month from Lew Ron Thompson with a pocketful of his pioneer family’s memoirs. Lew Ron reminded us, “History is not a point in time. It is always evolving.” As we enter the dark void of winter, not to mention the state of the world, we mull his words. It is heartening to know that uncertainly does evolve. We are witness to that by the stories we’ve learned of this valley’s past gloomy times; sunny days do come back around. It is just different. How different turns out to be up to us today. Tomorrow become the past ohso-quickly. We agree, of course, when this elder speaks, “The historical aspect (of the Crystal River Valley) is an important part to preserve. We need to know where we came from to know where we are going… Utes, pioneers, all of us.” Thus, we go forth having learned not to worry about running out of interesting tales up the Crystal. Each month we have more stories and photos about given subjects than room in the paper. Many tell us you look forward to the first Memoirs soft-back book collection. Know that we are working towards that goal. Our upcoming year in the Echo is already “booked” with fascinating stories including: Utes and Mountain Men, The infamous Marble Ski Area, Crystal River Postmen, Janeway and Why It went Away; and let’s not forget the promised visit to ”The Victorian”, the Thompson’s aforementioned family home from 18901966. Plus other outstanding locales, families and persons-of-interest over this Valley’s past years.
STOKE THE FIRE. GRAB THE POPCORN! February 2008 – Ancestor newspapers up the Crystal. Uh, oh. Right off, we see by our reports last year that Old Man Winter took his slow, sweet time to grace the Crystal with his presence. presence. If it weren't for the calendar on the wall, we'd think, as Clifford Duncan, Northern Ute elder said recently, "This is a perfect Indian summer." Cold nights but daytime skies are clear and blue with temperatures in the 60s. No excuse not to get those last minute outdoor projects done. Last Thanksgiving week came and went without even a sniff
March 2008 – Eventful Winters Past By late February early March, we were having a hard time finding places to shove the record, and back-breaking, snow. That observation manifested a wonderful gift just received from dear brother, David from…guess where? This gift is a hotdang, bright red, electric snow shovel. Whooboy! Awright! Let’s try it out…oh…yeah, uh, actually we are in no hurry right now in light of this nice,
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Memoirs of a River… Annual Review continued warm, dry weather, but we’re sure by the next time we meet, we’ll be able to report our real appreciation for this gift; and all about el toro’s stamina. Is it strong like Bull? Brother Dave told his Texas buddies at work, “I’m putting this to the test and sending up to my sister in Colorado who gets bodacious snow.” He must have believed our stories told then, which included Elmer Bair in 1929-1930, who snowshoed and skied the “S.O.B. Trail” to deliver mail between Crystal and Schofield Park. He would sit and rest… on the tops of telephone poles. Joyce Illian, a thirty-plus year-round Marble resident, remembered the cabinfever Winter of 1983-84 and told of a funny fisticuff. Pat and Hank Kimbrell of the Beaver Lake Lodge those days shared how their kids would jump down the second story balcony into the snowbank to get to the road and school bus. APRIL 2008 – ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING
Circa 1956, we story-cruised through nearly-dead Marble…down to the end of a lonely street…to Beaver Lake Lodge. We visited with then-bobbysoxer, Kareen Loudermilk and husband, Ben Man. Her parents, Wade and Wilma, built The Lodge down the road from The Lake. There is a little cabin that sits east across the street. It so happened they rented the cabin from the then-owner and converted it into more dormitory-style bunks for male geology summer students from Baylor University. It turned out a little too public for the students who’d receive Dear John letters nearly every day. A sign out front was quickly penned “Heartbreak Hotel”. “Our only entertainment was singing around campfires and that song was requested a lot.” Kareen wed her Man one blizzardy fall day at the Marble Church fifty years ago. We look forward to their return next October to celebrate. But not with another early snowstorm, thankyou. A number of folks told us how they enjoyed the Heartbreak’s chamberpot courtship stories from Marble residents, Sue and Kirk Blue, “Your Wood Sure Smells Funny.” Mike Schilling, former owner of the Redstone Stables and Avalanche Outfitters, told stories about how his folks and he, then a twelve-year-old, built the Crystal Valley Manor in Redstone. …“less of a kid, more of a man that year.” He remembered Lucille Osgood, the third and last wife of the founder of Redstone, Charles Osgood and wished he had recorded some of her stories. We left off with another stinky story, this time from Mike about the Winter of 1965-66 when Pepe LePeau Did Redstone. Thanks to what became known as “Campbell’s Crusade”, (one Mr. Larry, whose dogs had been sprayed ‘a time too many’) the Ruby of the Rockies Boulevard became the DMZ for some hundred skunks the kids later found in gunnysacks. Not one neighbor complained about the gunshots heard nightlong.
MAY 2008 – SHIRLEY AND DAVID THOMSON OF REDSTONE The long and the short of this story was David at six foot four and Shirley tiptoeing to scrape the five foot mark. Did they ever see eye to eye? Indeed. For sixtytwo “and a fraction” years, says Shirley, they did just that before David “graduated” in August 2004. We learned that Shirley has garnered the GPS priority setting of pretty near every bird in the Colorado sky. This comes on the highest authority, and astute observation, by the Roaring Fork Audubon Society. Something about the shape of her suet? We also learned that Shirley and David moved to Redstone full-time in 1979 and that they were and are, devoted members of the Marble Community Church even though the Redstone Church is across the street from home. “We are loyal to
the bone.” Remember our reference with Miz Patience up top? David epitomized “Persistance.” It shaved, showered and showed up every single day in his life. That included a seventy-five, yes, seventy-five year career in the Boy Scouts. He was solid as the redstone cliffs soldiered behind their “cottage.” The wonderful update to this story is the event that unfolded this past August-an extended family reunion of Shirley and David’s clan in Redstone. The weather report of last April was always in feet, inches not measured for seemingly weeks on end. Lots of damage everywhere to ice-dammed roofs and more snow than anyone could handle at one time. JUNE 2008 – A TRIBUTE TO BLEU STROUD “An Angel and…Heaven…All Right Here” was our headline. We love you, Bleu. JULY 2008 - CHAIR MOUNTAIN STABLES By July, summer is in full swing. We’re all humming “Rocky Mountain High,” And except for the dramatic increase in the price of local gas – and every single other item we have to travel a good distance to get – we are all silly with summer delights. Chris Bernat, one of the former owner/operators of Chair Mountain Stables with wife, Kat and son, Jeremiah; shared great and hilarious stories about the history of the stables in Redstone and the life of wranglers high up in the back-country of this stunning valley. AUGUST 2008 –CENTENNIAL OF THE MARBLE COMMUNITY CHURCH Folks came from everywhere to hear the first full-time minister back some fifty years ago, George Drake with his wife, Sue, among many others, share their favorite memories and experiences with the Church. Connie Hendrix, local marble sculptor/artist, unveiled her “Angel of Love” dedicated that celebration day. (See photo next page) We also learned that month that the Marble Old-Timers are really young for being so old. We chatted with them during the 21st Annual Old Timers Reunion in late July. They take quite time-specific measure of a real Oldtimer; you attended school here… in the 1930s. Anyone who’s struggled up here after that, well, basically, ya’ll all wussies. And they don’t pull any punches. “Whitehouse is my mountain.” Talk about a gaggle of positive attitudes. Eighty-nineyear-old Eric Pettrocco got everyone laughing when he’d mention memories of various “old characters” back then. All agreed how this community then seemed to get along, helping each other out by trade and sharing during the Depression Days. We are sorry to report that Eric had a slip and fall accident shortly after the Marble reunion this year at the Glenwood Hot Springs pool. He broke three bones in his neck and had extensive rehabilitation. We asked nephew and current Marble mayor, Tony Petrocco how this octogenarian is doing three months later. “I went by to see Uncle Eric. The TV was on. The coffeepot warm. No other sound in the house. I looked all over. I couldn’t find him. Then I heard a noise on the roof and went out. He was up there – all by himself – cleaning leaves out of the gutters. At least he had his neck brace on.” See what we mean by setting the bar, w-u-s-s-i-e-s?
SEPTEMBER 2008 – COLORADO’S LITTLEST CHARTER SCHOOL Those Old-timers’ high school is partially home to the Marble Charter School that organized in 1995-96. The school building had been closed since the early 1940s. The concept for the Charter School came along at a time when the growing population of Marble, maybe some fifty full-time folks then, had enough children who had to take the schoolbus year-round to Carbondale, a good hour and a half trip each way. The parents were up for an alternative. We learned about the ten-year, rocky-road climb up to today’s developments for the tiny charter school and its future. Ironically, this past election made mutually happy a number of usually disagreeing folks in Marble. How so? Because locally, the election included, and passed, funds for an expansion project for the K10 school with the addition of a pre-school. Which, by the way, is a major blessing for the commuter/worker parents up here. Families are our biggest growth index. Must be those long winters. The Marble Church community, and particularly Pastor Lafe Murray, has been
most generous to let the pre-school use its Fellowship Hall until their building is ready. Daily site-inspectors during recess time, these three-year-olds know a thing or two about construction delays in the mountains. Like the adults, there are a lot of tiny crossed fingers and toes about now. OCTOBER 2008 – HUNTING IN THE HIGH COUNTRY Mostly we learned they are all still out there. The Bambis, Elmer Fudds, the Skilled and Not So’s. We got caught trying to stuff into our sheds two beautiful young bucks from their bedding spot at the bottom of our road. Not really. But it could have happened.
NOVEMBER 2008 - THE THOMPSON FAMILY --125 YEARS IN THE CRYSTAL RIVER VALLEY Great grandfather Myron Thompson with his son, Alex, homesteaded their ranch/farms at the rich, flat-land mouth of the Crystal River and base of Mount Sopris. Back then, getting along with their neighbors meant with the Utes, and proved the prudent order of the day, “at least they didn’t kill him.” The very same home in which he was born sixty-seven years ago, great grandson Lew Ron still sleeps every night. But it seems smaller.
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REDSTONE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION www.redstonecolorado.com Redstone, Colorado
PRESENTS:
THE 25TH ANNUAL soon-to-be second move of his birthhome, a short couple hundred feet south. Sons and families are a stones’ toss, daughter not far either. Today, Grandparents Lew Ron and Jackie are the central generation of what reminded us of a traditional Indian observation; about actions going out seven generations. Less than a hundred and a half years ago. Where did it go? Speaking of… WHERE’S YOUR STOCKING? Looks like we’ve reminisced so long that the glow in our hearth has flickered out and Santa’s about to drop down the chimney. At least we think so, what with all the holiday lights on now up and down the valley. What day is it? What time is it, where are we? Oops, it’s happened again, we got stuck down in the honeypot of local lore...where time stands still. Sure to be coal in our stocking if we don’t show up at the editor’s door posthaste! Please know how much we appreciate YOU, our readers and advertisers in the Crystal Valley Echo. We look forward to more adventures together next year at “Memoirs of a River…Up the Crystal.”
We leave you with this year-end, feel-good story my mom just told. She recently went to a birthday party for the hundred-year-old father of a close friend. He was dapperly dressed; black suit, red tie, and his signature black fedora. His girlfriend, 85 — he was obviously a cradle-robber — wore a complimentary dress with a matching ladies fedora. They danced the night away, some slow, some fast, always smiling and flirting with each other. Someone said he drove to the party himself… so they could go to Lovers Lane later. Eric Petrocco, third from right in the front row, and fellow class- Wow! Now that’s a positive attitude. mates at the Old Timers Reunion in Marble last July. Happy New Year! Our best wishes for you and yours. Be safe. Be And it is, by a little. At one time, the Thompson And by all means, dance! Be happy. healthy. families owned some three thousand flat land acres in today’s Carbondale; they also had a God Bless this land and all its relations. Aho. cabin and sheep-herding acreage up in Marble. ~ Charr Long after most of the land sold, Lew Ron told us that recently “after the final bones were P.S. If you have any stories you would like to split,” his portion left of the family’s holdings share, or learn more about, contact Charlotte was a couple acres inside what has become the Graham, 970-704-0567 or email: memoirRiver Valley Ranch (RVR) subdivision, devel- supthecrystal@wildblue.net oped within the past decade or so. Thus the
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TO: The Crystal Valley Echo FROM: Glenda Kliewer, your Kansas Connection
DEAR ECHO ‘Tis the season, ECHO. That wonderful time of year that makes up for the fact that Winter is here. Think back on all of your Christmases (there aren’t that many). Enjoy this one in 2008. And since you are still young, look forward to many more. Which brings me to remember my old friend Charles Dickens and his “A Christmas Carol.” I can finally tell this Christmas tale due to the fact that those who shushed me are no longer with us, my dear friend, mentor, confidante, and business partner. She was the brains behind “The South Central Kansas Performing Arts Foundation” where, as a staff member, I taught tap dance, children’s ballet, character dance, and belly dancing. We were a huge artistic success but, as Linda bemoaned, “a financial failure.” In the fall of 1979 we rented a red brick building on Main Street in Newton. The building was old and (I can say it now) filled with…. uh … certain spirits which conveniently loved music and dance. When we moved in Linda’s player piano, we noticed that on occasion that the piano played Rachmaninoff (Sergi – Russian composer) very loudly which was okay but, on close observation, played “by ear” as there were no spools by that composer. I questioned Linda after a particularly lovely selection and she looked askance saying not to mention the fact that the piano was probably haunted because it would “scare people and promote bad publicity for our cause.” So I’m telling you now, ECHO. And that’s not all. When you would enter the studio you had the feeling that someone had just left. And there was the new pair of points shoes that I was dreading “breaking in.” One afternoon upon arriving thirty minutes before points class I grabbed said shoes. The satin felt snug, the ribbons had been sewn expertly in little x stitches and they had an angelic smell of patchouli. I slipped them on and they were warm and perfectly broken in! I told Linda and she frowned. We decided in October to do “A Christmas Carol” as our Christmas debut. We featured several local and Wichita celebrities (name droppers) and me as the three ghosts. I was given free reign and turned the old characters into dancers, the first with sparkling chains, the second with ropes of holly and the third with garlands of tinsel and stars. The silk Christmas tree was borrowed from the Historical Society and was strung with antique glass ornaments. I told Linda that our ghost could have a great time with those strings. She did not consider that funny. “You, my dancing friend, are here to teach dance not to conjure up something you have never seen!” she said. She had just come from the Methodist Bazaar next door where she had purchased several bags of pepper nuts and offered me some. “Wouldn’t the Methodists love a haunted studio?” she whispered. I smiled because I know they wouldn’t believe it. Little things kept happening but I tried to ignore them. My Christmas Carol part was shaping up. We gave little segments for ladies clubs as advertisement. On the night of our first performance at the studio I arrived before everyone else. I was a bit nervous. Coming in thru the back door, I felt warmth that I had never felt in the drafty studio. There was a sweetness in the air that I attributed to the real cedar wreaths that decorated the walls. I thought of asking the spirits for suggestions. Tiny Tim came in and I forgot about my part. The play went well from “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” to the last of my ghost routine. I suddenly heard the tinkling of glass balls on the tree as I said my last words about Christmas in the future. I all at once felt ballerina-like in my newly broken in shoes. The tinkling got louder and my shoes seemed to have wings and the music changed from Christmas to Rachmaninoff’s grandest, the studio lights dimmed and suddenly went out completely. The tinsel and stars around my neck instantly displayed an unearthly glow. A voice from above whispered “God have mercy on us all!” I twirled into the wings. The music stopped, the lights came on and Tiny Tim ran to his mother crying. That was about it for our business. I didn’t see or feel spirits as I cleared out my things in January. Linda took her piano home. It stopped playing Rachmaninoff she said. November 1 this year I went to the Methodist Bazaar. I thought of how Linda loved their goodies. The Methodists had bought our old building and had torn it down for parking. I sat in my van in that lot remembering 1979. I chowed down on pepper nuts. I sighed, fastened my seatbelt and turned the key. The radio came on louder than usual. RADIO KANSAS was playing Rachmaninoff!! Next month: My kingdom for a kinglet!
Church Happenings Marble Community Church Building Believers, Reaching Seekers The greatness of this time of year can be seen in the religious festivities of our holidays. Not having all your shopping done keeps one focused on individuals you want to show love to in a special way. God gave the greatest gift of all. Now we give tokens to one another to remember this great gift of Jesus to our world in need. Our gifts to one another are only tokens compared to the greatness of God coming to live among us. This baby born in Bethlehem was no ordinary child. Jesus' destiny was to solve the sin problem - no small matter. Christmas draws people together like no other time of the year. Christmas draws nations together. Wars have halted to recognize this child in the manger. "Peace on Earth" is the continued message of hope for all of mankind. Jesus begins this process of peace by touching individual lives. Being people of peace begins with our relationships with one another and with God - changing our planet for the better. Give the gift of love, joy, and peace to all of those around you this Christmas. The ladies will exchange ornaments Dec. 4th at 6:30. This will be at the church parsonage. The Christmas Eve Service will be at 7 PM and led by our former pastor Linda Boylan. The Sunday worship for Dec. 21 at 10 AM will include a lot of special music, and celebration of the season. The sermons for December will focus on this amazing time of year. God bless you and those you love during this Christmas. Merry Christmas! Pastor Lafe
Church at Redstone Submitted by Pastor Bruce Gledhill Silent Night is one of the most popular songs of the Christmas season. The words for the original six stanzas of the carol were written by Joseph Mohr in 1816 when he was a young pastor in Mariapfarr, Austria. We have no idea what inspired him to pen this poetic version of the birth of the Christ child. The world is fortunate, however, that he didn't leave it behind when he was transferred to Oberndorf the following year. On December 24, 1818 he went to see musician-schoolteacher Franz Gruber who lived in an apartment over the schoolhouse in nearby Arnsdorf. Mohr asked him to add a melody and guitar accompaniment to the poem so it could be sung at Midnight Mass. Later that evening when the two men stood in St. Nicholas Church and sang "Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!" for the first time they could not have known the enduring impact their composition would have on the world. Silent Night is a great song, but maybe not good history. According to Luke’s account of Jesus’ birth, it was anything but a peaceful or “silent night” when Jesus was born. Bethlehem was bustling with travelers to the extent that the only place a very pregnant woman could find to rest was a cattle stall. Nor does the Christmas season hold much peace or serenity for us. Instead it crowds our lives with extra work and extra events. But we still cherish the idea of a peaceful place where we can have a “silent night” kind of experience. I think that is the appeal of the Christmas Eve service, always our most popular service of the year. I promise you will find it to be a setting where the song “Silent Night” feels at home, and I hope to see you there.
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Echo-Travels‌
The Echo really got around this month! Thanks for getting in the spirit and sharing your photos!
Photo taken by John Fitzthum of Carrie McDonald, Janice Ingram and Julie Fitzthum on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at the Keeper of the Plains in downtown Wichita, Kansas.
This Crystal Valley Echo was sited on the beach in Puerto Escondido, Mexico by Debby Strom. Her 9 year old grandson is surfing in the background.
Please include the Echo in your next travel adventure and send a photo to echo@crystalvalleyecho.com! Look for the Mystery Photo contest on the next page.
TOP: Jeff Bier and daughter Abbey taken Oct. 30, 2008 at the ruins of the early and massive penitentiary complex in Port Arthur, Tasmania. The penal settlement was finally closed in 1877 but remains a significant historic site, not only for Australia but for the international community as well. MIDDLE: Jeff and Abbey at Cataract Gorge in northern Tasmania near the town of Launceston. This part of Tasmania is also a fairly prolific wine country. BOTTOM: Jeff outside ne of the oldest breweries in Tasmania, still in operation and very popular.
Echo-Graphic Essays The Crystal Valley Echo is your community newspaper. Please share photos and short stories with you neighbors! Send photos and stories to: echo@crystalvalleyecho.com.
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A GLIMPSE BACK IN TIME:
Frelon Anne Mardick visits Redstone Castle
By Sue McEvoy As most of you know, I am one of the contributing writers to this paper and also coordinate the guided tours at the Redstone Castle. The Crystal Valley Echo now has a sister paper published for residents of Battlement Mesa and Parachute called the Grand Valley Echo. The following article appeared in their November 15th edition. On Sunday October 19th, while greeting the arriving tour guests, I was introduced to Battlement Mesa resident Frelon Anne Mardick. You see, Frelon had visited the Castle only once before – 66 years ago as a young girl. This is our story. Frelon was born in Kansas in 1927, spent her early youth in Eads, Colorado and then the family moved to Iowa. In the early 1940’s her father, C.D. Snyder, was hired as the Superintendent of the Aspen School District and they moved to Colorado. On a particular day in 1942, Frelon reminisces about one of the family’s outings that ended up at the Redstone Castle. “We were just out driving around to see the country as far as I can remember; we drove up and were invited inside,” she recalls. At this point in history, the Castle or Cleveholm Manor was still owned by John Osgood’s third wife Lucile. “It looked so welcoming and everything was so nice and clean and perfect,” she added of the long ago visit. After graduating from Aspen High, Frelon went to college in Greeley, CO. to become a teacher. “The war was still on, but I met a young man in the service, he was stationed in Colorado Springs at Camp Carson. I think it is now Fort Carson,” she describes. When Keith Mardick returned from his service they were married in 1945 and moved to his home
state of Iowa where they raised three At home, her daughters. She even returned to school to beloved companion is take writing classes. a half-Yorkie, halfTwo years following her husband’s Poodle named Dolly. “I death in 1988, Frelon decided to move used to travel a lot and back to Colorado. Her parents, two broth- have been to 18 couners and a sister all still resided there. She tries around the world. has now been in Battlement Mesa for sev- I had made up my enteen years and is active in her Church mind when I quit traveling I was going to have a pet,” and a charter member of the Kiwanis Club she declared. Of course going for a walk each day of Grand Valley/Parachute. “We do a lot of gives them both some exercise. things for the schools, we started a tutorAbout the Castle, I asked Frelon if anything ing program, also give scholarships, and seemed familiar. She said, “I remembered some of the have a golf tournament – that’s our biggest things I had seen when I was about 15 years old. money maker,” she adds. Sixty-six years is a long time to remember!” She also spoke of the scholarships for And of the history and tour itself, she graciously high school seniors to continue getting aid remarked, “I thought it was very nice. It made it so once in college and the environmentally much more interesting to see the place while having educational snowshoe trips for school kids to the someone like you telling us about it.” Grand Mesa. “Most of the time I’ve been here, it’s Truly, I was the one who was graced with our been mostly retired seniors that are involved with meeting that day. We look forward to learning about Kiwanis, we have time to do things you know,” says the history of these Grand Valley residents while sharFrelon. ing some of ours with them. Doings things is nothing new to Frelon. Last month, she visited the Redstone Castle with her next door neighbors, Jennifer and Tim Fleming. “They are so good to me, I think they kind of think of me as their mother or maybe their grandmother,” she laughs. Adding that they’ve also taken her to a ballgame at Coors Field and to see Ouray. “We’ve just gone a number of places that were very enjoyable that I wouldn’t have gone by myself,” she says. As for life at Battlement Mesa, Frelon can’t say enough good things about it. “They have a super recreation center here, with an Olympic size pool. I go to exercise three times a week and there are lots of groups and clubs,” she describes. While her daughters live in Montana, Omaha and Phoenix, Frelon still travels to visit them. Do you know where this is? “I’m expected to go see them because they still work. That’s You could win a $25 fine though, I like to travel and I Gift Certificate to like all the places that they live,” she adds. THE REDSTONE GENERAL STORE!
MYSTERY PHOTO CONTEST
Happy Holidays To: Brian and Barbara (and anyone else who recognizes this crew)
If you can identify the image in the photo, send an email to echo@crystalvalleyecho.com by January 15th, put “mystery photo” in the Subject line. All correct entrants will be put in a hat, and a winner drawn and announced in the February Echo. The photos will always be of something readily visible in the Redstone/Marble area Congratulations to Allan Ingram, winner of last months Mystery Photo Contest. He correctly identified the photo to the left which is a 1091 railroad bridge in Coalbasin left over from CF&I during the Osgood days.. Thank you to all participants!
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
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A Capital Campaign for the MARBLE CHARTER SCHOOL AND CRYSTAL VALLEY PRESCHOOL Breaking Ground in 2009! The passing of Gunnison’s school bond on the November ballot had a big effect in the little town of Marble! The dream to expand the Marble Charter School just got a LOT closer to reality. For many years, MCS has been planning an expansion due to limited space, growing numbers of students, and curriculum needs. In addition, the Crystal Valley Preschool in Marble has been working on a permanent home for several years. MCS & CVP will soon be able to celebrate in their new homes, thanks to many generous donations, pledges, grants, the passing of the school bond, and many countless hours spent by a host of volunteers. The project was daunting; how does a little community raise almost 2 million dollars?! “Every which way,” states MCS Director Wendy Boland. “We’ve hosted events, had fundraiser dinners, written grants, and lobbied the Gunnison Watershed School District Board for inclusion on the bond. Students have sold cookies and lemonade and donated babysitting money! Generous and dedicated family, friends and community members have given and pledged what they could to see this dream come true.” As you can see, we are over the 80% mark for our fundraising goals, and the Crystal Valley Preschool portion of the new building is slated to open in January 2009! Plans are now moving forward for ground to break on phase 2 in the spring of 2009, with the goal of opening doors on the MCS expansion before the beginning of 2010. Landscaping and playground finish work We have come so far, yet we AREN’T DONE may come the following spring, yet YET! Please consider a donation to help us this project is really moving!
Rendering by Charlie Manus
How Exciting . . . We’re ALMOST there!
HELP FINISH THE DREAM!
reach our goal of $1.8 million dollars! While we hope that a few more Foundation grants will help us on our way, it is the donations of our neighbors and friends that impress Foundations, prove community support, and help us get to the TOP!
THANK YOU!
A sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of our donors!
DANIEL’S FUND, TEMPLE HOYNE BUELL FOUNDATION, MICHAEL STRANAHAN,BOB YOUNG & ALPINE BANK, THE ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION & ACF DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, THE MACEK FAMILY , THE WELLS FAMILY, THE GOOD/SMITH FAMILY, ALYSSA OHNMACHT, LUCILLE R. BROWN FOUNDATION, BEAVER LAKE LODGE,
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Crystal Valley Preschool Kids Learning about Thanksgiving and Enjoying the Outdoors! This month our students enjoyed many activities, including making our headbands and making soup for Thanksgiving. Everyone brought an ingredient for the soup. We had been reading about the first Thanksgiving and how everyone shared to create a meal. It was a lot of fun. We also spent time playing in our backyard, "Digging for dinosaurs" and taking our a morning walks through the woods.
Thanksgiving Soup and our Dinosaur Dig
HAPPY HOLIDAYS WONDERFUL NEW YEAR and a
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T HE M ARBLE T IMES W R I T T E N A N D I L L U S T R AT E D B Y T H E S T U D E N T S O F T H E M A R B L E C H A R T E R S C H O O L
The Upper Class Goes to Denver: We visited a polling place on Election Day at the City and County Building!
MCS Update Here in our upstairs classroom we have been learning a lot of things, as usual! For Thanksgiving we have worked on thankful gifts. In science we are learning how humans effect the earth, and how we can keep it clean. During Social Studies we are starting geography, and working on our grade-level history curriculum. For art each of us picked a famous artist, and chose a piece of art they did and we are re-creating it. In math skills most of us have been working on improving our number sense - learning how numbers work together and form patterns - whether we’re studying division, fractions, or algebra.
The Candidates for MCS Offices
Denver Trip On November 4th, the Macek Monsters left for Denver. On our first day we went to the capitol building and we got to sit in the gallery above the House and the Senate rooms where Colorado laws are made. We climbed up into the dome and looked out at the city. Then we walked to a downtown-polling place to see democracy in action. After that we drove to Debby’s parents’ house and had an Election Party! We watched the results unfold on television, and filled in our electoral maps with red and blue markers. We were so tired, we could barely stay up to watch Obama win! On our second day we left for the Museum of Nature and Science. We went through the Dinosaurs Alive! exhibit, and saw the rocks and minerals exhibit and the Space Odyssey exhibit. We saw the Dinosaurs Alive! IMAX film too - it was a little scary! On our third day we went to the Denver Art Museum and wrote down as many superlatives as we could think of for the pieces of art we saw. When we were done with the Art Museum we did a walking tour and lunch downtown. After that we went to the Heritage Music Hall dinner theater in Golden and saw “The Hound of the Baskervilles” and a musical comedy review that was hilarious! On our next day, on our way back home we stopped at the Wildlife Experience, and we saw the Grossology, Robotics, and Colorado Wildlife exhibits. We were all tired when we got home, but it was such a great learning experience!!
The Marble Charter School Elections For the Marble Charter School elections it was a tight race all around! We had fun filling out our ballots, but the choices were really difficult. The winner for President was Abriah. The winner for Vice President was Olivia. The winner for Junior President was Ralph, and for Junior Vice president it is Megan. Events Coordinator is Victoria. There was no winner for Service Coordinator, so we formed a Service Committee because so many of us wanted to help out our community! The winner for Games Coordinator was Paul. Briana won Macek Monster’s Librarian. Isabella won Wonderkid’s Librarian. Macek Monster’s Reporter is Juliana. Keyri won Wonderkid Reporter. Congratulations to all the winners, and great campaigning to all our candidates!
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CONGRATULATIONS to our Oct. and Nov. heroes, from the playground to the classroom, you really shine! Way to go, Pam, Jose, Hayden, Keyri, Julia, Chrissy, Lucas, KD, Dana, Olivia, Erica, Tomas, Victoria, Paul, MaryAnn, Maia, Lucas, Brook-Lynn, Lauren, Bella, Leandra, Megan, Julia, Ralph and Abriah!
MCS UPCOMING EVENTS: Dec 2nd Board Mtg. 4 PM Winter Bazaar Dec 19th at noon.
MCS Thank You’s BILL GAVETTE of the Carbondale Fire Department taught our students fire safety awareness skills, THANKS! Thanks to everyone who assisted with our UNICEF Change Drive, our best ever! By far the winners of this year’s UNICEF Change Drive were Kevin & Laura GREEN. Thanks for making a difference for children around the world. The Oct. 26 ICE RINK WORKDAY was a great success, THANKS TO ALL! THANKS to everyone who supported the school bond, we can’t wait for our new school! THANKS to Pete & Ceci WELLS for their most generous hospitality to our students during our Denver field trip. Thanks to the MILES for their donation of hay bales for our sledding run. JAZZ ASPEN sponsored music lessons have really enhanced our student’s lives. Thanks for providing scholarships!
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Did You Know? By Olivia & Briana Facts from National Geographic Kids and WHO KNEW by David Hoffman On average, a Twinkie will explode in a microwave in forty-five seconds. The largest McDonald s is in Beijing, China. It measures more than 28000 square feet, seats 700, and has 2 kitchens and 29 cash registers. Some frogs glow when they eat a firefly. Newborn babies are color-blind. Honeybees can be trained to detect explosives. Mount Everest is about 27 times taller than the Eiffel Tower. Animals that lay eggs don t have belly buttons.
Horse of the Month By Briana and Olivia Horse: Barb The Influence of the Barb After the Arabian (or Arab), and the Andalusian (or Spanish Horse)(read last two newspapers for more info on the Andalusian and Arabian) the Barb is the most influential horse on other Breed. Breed History It is not known for sure where the Barb originated, but some people believe that it originated in Africa during the 8th century. The Barb is one of the oldest
A SAD STORY Story of the Month, by Julia
I am warning you; this is very sad. Read at your own risk. Tiger, a playful and very healthy fish, died on November 7th. But enough about him dying, let’s talk about his life! Tiger was always happy; even when he was mad he was still funny. When he was mad he would stick out his gills and puff up, like this: He looked really funny. When I would come up to see him, he would swim as fast as he could to come greet me. We would play tag and it was easy even though there was a glass barrier between us. I would drag my finger along the side of his bowl. Tiger would try to catch my finger as if he were “it.” When I fed him, he would hunt his fish food. He would slowly swim, then suddenly strike and eat it. When I got back from a school field trip and looked in his bowl, he didn’t swim up to greet me. We didn’t play tag, and he didn’t hunt his food. All I saw was poor old Tiger lying on the bottom of his bowl, staring up at the water, lifelessly. I could not believe my eyes. I was so sad. breeds of horse. Tiger was buried on November 12th, but I will always Description remember how much I loved him. This is a true story, and I mean a very true story. The Barb is a good riding horse with The End
great stamina, a powerful front end, high withers (a place on a horse near the shoulders), a short back, a sopping narrow rear and a low-held tail. It stands 14 to 15 hands high (hands are a unit used to measure horses, 1 hand is about equivalent to 6 inches). The Barb can be many colors.
Problem of the Week from Math Forum Each week, students get a challenging math problem to solve, write about, and reflect upon. If they score 20 points or more, they make it on to the 20+ board! Here’s one you can try at home: “A Million in Time” - Have you ever heard someone say, “That’ll take me a million hours to do!” Have you wondered if this is possible? Can a person live a million weeks? Days? Hours? Minutes? Seconds? What is possible in a normal human’s life span? See if you can solve this riddle.
Pet of the Month: The Cat By Leandra The cat is very a calm creature. It wanders around the house, scratching various items around the place it lives. Cats have 24 whiskers, 4 rows on each side. Their whiskers are used to help them balance. People born in the year of the cat are very quiet. Don’t make them mad or they will POUNCE!!!
THE WONDER KIDS NEWS THE WONDER KIDS ARE THE KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 3RD GRADE MARBLE CHARTER SCHOOL KIDS
The Marble Charter School students raised $463 for UNICEF on Halloween! The Wonderkids were in charge of counting all of the money collected. Wow, was it a big job! They were able to put their sorting and counting skills to good use.
The Wonderkids are learning about story elements and how to map stories they have read.
We are thankful for so much! During this season of celebrations, the Wonderkids took a moment to reflect on all the people they are thankful for. They wrote a special message to one person and enclosed it in these precious scarecrows to give away.
Denver: A Trip of Elections & Extremes!
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Last month the Macek Monsters went on a field trip to Denver for four days and we went to lots of different places, including the Museum of Nature and Science, Wildlife Experience, the Denver Art Museum, the Capitol and even a polling place on Election Day. We had an election party as we watched the results, and we learned all about superlatives! All of us had a packet of questions to answer based on where we went. We all had a great time going to all the different places and we learned a lot too.
Jake watching how the eyes of a chameleon move at the “Grossology” exhibit at The Wildlife Experience.
Learning about dinosaurs at the Museum of Nature and Science.
Throwing leaves in front of the capitol building.
The group at City Park. Sam is learning about leeches at the Wildlife Experience.
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Halloween at MCS!
Caramel Apple dipping with apples brought back from the farm! Yummm!
Elections!
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MCS students completed an integrated unit on Elections that culminated in our own MCS election. We learned new vocabulary and competed in teams on our “Word Wall,” pictured to the right. Whenever we heard a word like “election,” “ballot” or “swing voter” on TV or saw it in the newspaper, we wrote it down and earned a point for our team. We campaigned and learned about the Electoral College and wrote and gave speeches, or evaluated candidates’ speeches. Congratulations to our winners, pictured to the left, and great job to everyone who ran for office! Our officers have great plans for the rest of our school year stay tuned!
Fall Harvest Field Trip!
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The Wonderkids traveled to Delicious Orchards in Paonia to watch a real cider press in action, then came back and shared delicious apple cider with everyone! THANKS for having us over!
Painting Pumpkins:
MCS Kids paint their very own work of art on these Halloween gourds.
Jason Project:
We’ve been learning about the ecology of Beaver Lake and McKee Pond as part of our science curriculum and the “Jason Project.” We enjoyed viewing the favorite pond “pet:” Crawdads! It was fun to get out there in waders and explore underwater.
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The INNsider -
INFORMATIONAL COLUMN FROM THE REDSTONE INN A LITTLE BIT OF NIP / TUCK IN THE VALLEY The new mattress sets are on their way and the first spec room is near completion. The 35 rooms at the Redstone Inn will be undergoing varying degrees of renovation and innovation. The facelifts will include window treatments, fresh paint, beautiful sconces, etc. The alarm clocks will be transformed into your very own personal sound system with new wave technology IPod docking stations. Look forward to the sleek design of the flat screen televisions as well.
REDSTONE INN Historical Trivia Contest: QUESTION: What years did John and Ann VanDiss own the Redstone Inn?
PRIZE: An Evening of Dinner and Entertainment One Entrée of Choice to the lucky winner on any Thursday Night, while enjoying our entertainment in the Grill Room from 8-10pm (Excludes Holidays and Private Events)
HOW TO ENTER: Send your entry to: redfood@rof.net by Jan. 15th. All correct entries will be put in a hat and one winner will be chosen.
Christine Henion & Matt Allen were married on the south lawn of the Redstone Inn on Sunday October 12th, 2008. The blissful couple will be forgoing their immediate honeymoon to begin their move and new life in Georgia.
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Let us take care of the cooking and cleaning for you. You may book now for your holiday evening dinner. New Years dinner will include a dance. Come dance into the New Year with music by Hillbilly Hotel. Book now for your company’s holiday party
COMING IN DECEMBER The Redstone Inn will be opening a social corner. A place where guests and locals can come out of the winter cold to play pool, throw darts, and/or mingle over cocktails.
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