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THE CRYSTAL VALLEYandE CHO Marble Times Providing a voice for community-based organizations and individuals that enrich the life of the Crystal Valley FREE

January 2011

Volume #8 Number 1

A new innkeeper The Redstone Inn welcomes Sara Lewis See story, page 5

Marble Times pages 17-20

Echoes of a Life page 15

Photo by Nancy Chromy

Quarry open page 5

Who We Are page 3

A good habit page 3

Inside

Redstone’s own Sara Lewis is the new general manager of the Redstone Inn.


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From the Editor It’s a new year in the Crystal Valley, and with it are rumblings of an uptick in activity. This month, we report on the purchase and re-opening of the Colorado Yule Marble Quarry in Marble. Enrico Locati Lucini of Carrara, Italy is the quarry’s new owner, and he’s put 10 quarry workers back on the job. And the Redstone Inn has a new general manager, as you can see from our cover story. Sara Lewis will shift from operating the Redstone Café to her new position at the inn. Plans are rolling along for the second annual Redstone WinterFest, with plenty of activities taking place during the weekend of Feb. 1820. And the Crystal River Caucus meeting on Jan. 13 will focus on the possibilities and implications of medical marijuana dispensaries in Redstone’s village core and growing facilities in the Pitkin County portion of the Crystal Valley. Enjoy your Echo and here’s to a happy and healthy 2011.

Carrie Click Editor

MISSION STATEMENT: To provide a voice for Crystal Valleyites; to bring attention to the individuals and local businesses that are the fabric of the Crystal Valley region; to contribute to the vitality of our small town life. Publisher Alyssa Ohnmacht Editor Carrie Click Staff Writer Sue McEvoy Advertising Sales Alyssa Ohnmacht • 963-2373 echo@crystalvalleyecho.com Marble Times Faculty Advisor Deb Macek Distribution Dawn Distribution • 963-0874 Contributors to this issue of The Crystal Valley Echo: Melissa Sidelinger, Pat Bingham, Lon Winston, Colorado Mountain College, Linda Gregory, Lafe Murray, Trina Ortega, Bruce Gledhill, Amy Kimberly, John Emerick, Pam Lalis, Richard Wells, Toni Noah, George Newman, Andi Wofford, Peggy Eckroth, Ellie Kershow, Bettie Lou Gifford, Michael D. Doherty, D.D.S. Marble Charter School students and staff The Crystal Valley Echo is published monthly, and is distributed throughout the entire Crystal Valley. Home delivery is available for many locations throughout the valley. Newspaper box locations: Carbondale City Market (inside) • Village Smithy Carbondale Post Office • Dos Gringos • Red Rock Diner Redstone General Store • Marble Charter School The Echo is also available at businesses from El Jebel to Glenwood Springs and throughout the Crystal Valley. For subscriptions Please send $35 and address information to: The Crystal Valley Echo 274 Redstone Blvd., Redstone, CO 81623 For information Please contact us: 963-2373 echo@crystalvalleyecho.com

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A good habit: Redstone’s JP Strait builds energy-efficient Habitat for Humanity homes By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer

New home construction nearly came to a standstill up and down the Crystal, Roaring Fork and Colorado river valleys during the past year. However, Redstone resident and construction consultant JP Strait oversaw the building of three new houses in Rifle for families selected by Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley. Starting in the fall of 2009, volunteers built the 1,200square-foot homes. They followed Energy Star building methods and were funded by Habitat. Their completion was celebrated in October of 2010 when three local families moved into their new energy efficient homes. One of the homes even received a Home Energy Rating Score (HERS) of net zero, which means it produces as much energy as it uses, the first of its kind in Garfield County.

Local Habitat striving for green building Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the international Habitat for Humanity parent organization. Since the 1970s, Habitat has built or rehabilitated more than 350,000 houses in 3,000 communities around the world. The local chapter, organized 10 years ago, coordinates all aspects of Habitat home building including fundraising, site selection, family selection, house construction and mortgage servicing. A major source of funding comes from sales at its own ReStore and ReStore Boutique, donation-based retail stores along Highway 82 between Carbondale and Glenwood Springs. The stores provide a variety of new and used household items and building supplies to the public at discounted prices. Habitat hired JP, the owner of Strait Consulting, as the construction manager of the Rifle houses to reduce waste and build more efficient homes. He chose Energy Star as a design process with the intent of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. JP says products called “green” are not always green. “You always want to ask yourself, is it made from a

renewable resource? Is it made close to the site? Is it recyclable at the end of its life?” he says.

Working together JP says he enjoyed teaching the volunteers new building methods and the sense of community that Habitat brings out in people. “We all worked together,” JP says of the 25 to 30 volunteers that showed up at the building sites three days a week. “My biggest push was to not just have slaves out on the site. We spent time really educating the volunteers so Redstonian JP Strait, left, and Carbondale philanthropist Jim Calaway stand next to they could put in a window, a street sign in Rifle named after Jim for his contributions. JP recently completed three Habitat for Humanity homes in Rifle. Photo courtesy of JP Strait they could put in a door, they level, make payments on an interest-free loan, and could do siding and insulation.” In addition to a core crew of retired volunteers, JP provide 250 hours of their own “sweat equity” to the says the projects received other help. There is Bike home’s construction. Now that his consulting work is complete with and Build Day, where people ride bicycles across the country, stopping to help at Habitat projects. JP also Habitat for Humanity, JP uses his energy education to received help from the group Up with People, who teach others. In January he starts teaching a green spent a volunteering at the Rifle projects. Local busi- building class called “From the Ground Up” to fifth nesses, contractors, and construction companies are through eighth graders at Carbondale Middle School. And, his future building plans include more Energy also big supporters of Habitat. According to Scott Gilbert, president of the local Star home construction, retrofits and geothermal buildHabitat chapter, the last six of 10 homes built by Habitat ing. He hopes to use the same techniques that earned have included solar panels for generating electricity and Habitat’s net-zero rating in educating and building. As for Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork hot water, and show increasing degrees of greenness. “As our lead builder on the Rifle homes, JP really Valley, future homes are in the planning stages in Silt embraces and takes seriously the green movement,” and Carbondale. And, A Brush With Kindness Fund was says Scott. “So he was instrumental in us achieving a set up last year with the help of a generous benefactor. great score,” referring to the he net zero HERS rating. This particular fund is designated specifically to help elderly women in the Crystal River Valley who have From Habitat to Carbondale Middle School homes in need of repair and cannot afford those costs. Applicants for a Habitat home go through a review To learn more about Habitat go to habitatroaringprocess conducted by a family selection committee. fork.com. To contact JP, e-mail him at straitconsultThey have to qualify by meeting a certain income ing@hotmail.com.

W H O Pat Bingham

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“Who We Are” is a Q&A about a Crystal Valley resident. Our objective is to give community members better connections and familiarity with each other.

2) I was in the audience at the first-ever hot dog contest on the Ridge of Bell on Aspen Mountain and watched the late Sid Ericksen win the event.

Age: Just turned 56

3) While a rookie ski patroller at the Snowmass ski area in the early ‘80s, I accidentally threw a three-pound round of dynamite underhanded straight up into the air so that it landed between my legs instead of on its target in an avalanche chute. Thank goodness it had a three minute fuse!

Carbondale Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Occupation: Community relations coordinator for Pitkin County government for the past 10 years; radio news before that.

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When did you move to the Crystal Valley and why? I grew up in Aspen in the ‘60s and ‘70s – a great place to grow up back then. Lived there off and on until I got married in 1985. My husband, Greg Fitzpatrick, and I were able to find a cute little house we could afford in Carbondale about 20 years ago. We’ve lived there ever since and raised our two children there. We love living in the Crystal Valley because it has so much to offer in the way of culture, i.e. Mountain Fair, art galleries, Clay Center, Thunder River Theatre, etc. and access to everything we love to do outdoors including kayaking, backpacking, hiking, road and mountain biking, Nordic skiing, etc.

Which living person do you most admire? My husband Greg. He “walks the walk” and you just don’t come across many people like that. He has helped me keep at least one of my feet on the ground throughout our 25-year marriage.

What three things would you like people to know about you?

Who are you? Would you like others to know who you are and what you’re about? Or, do you know someone who lives and/or works in the Crystal Valley who would make an interesting Who We Are subject? Let us know by contacting the Echo at cve@crystalvalleyecho.com, or call 963-2373.

1) One of the coolest things I’ve ever done is ski into a remote bear den with wildlife biologists, hold a newborn baby bear cub in my arms, and share the experience with my daughter Hilary.

What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? Every cloud has a silver lining. What is your favorite thing to do in the Crystal Valley? Tube the Crystal River with my kids and dogs.


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C A L E N D A R Your calendar for goings on in and around the Crystal River Valley

Help our calendar grow; let us know. Send event items to echo@crystalvalleyecho.com by the 15th of the preceding month. Be sure to include the five Ws (who, what, when, why and where); contact info, cost and anything else you think readers need to know.

• Jan. 20: 1-3 p.m. Time to recycle in Redstone. In front of the Church at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard. • Jan. 22: 10 a.m. Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers’ fundraiser, Town Tour from Aspen to Basalt. Volunteers and participants needed. Go to rfov.org, 927-8241.

• Jan. 1: Happy New Year • Jan. 3: Going-away party for Nicole Richardson at the Redstone Inn. Call 963-2526 for times and specifics. • Jan. 5: 6:30 p.m. WinterFest meeting at the Church at Redstone. Join in the planning process for Redstone’s biggest community event Feb. 18-20 run entirely by volunteers. cathymontg@gmail.com

• Jan. 6: 1-3 p.m. Time to recycle in Redstone. In front of the Church at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard.

• Jan 6: 7 p.m. The Marble Board of Trustees meets at the Marble City State Bank Building. Go to townofmarble.org. • Jan. 7: 6-8 p.m. First Friday is a tradition in Carbondale. On the first Friday of every month, galleries offer special exhibits and open receptions; carbondalearts.com.

• Jan. 7-8: CCAH presents “Cellular Gait,” a comedy by local thespians Jack Green and Bob Willey. Go to carbonedalearts.com, 963-1680.

• Jan. 7: 6-8 p.m. Community Ice Skating Party at the Gus Darien Ice Arena on Catherine Store Road outside Carbondale. Marshmallows and hot dogs to roast, hot chocolate to drink, and plenty of fun for all. No charge. A limited selection of skates available. 704-4115.

• Jan. 11: 6 p.m. Redstone Community Association meets at the Redstone Inn. Lance Clarke from Pitkin County Community Development will attend to discuss information on medical marijuana dispensaries in the Redstone village core. • Jan. 13-16: 69th annual Winterskol in Aspen. aspenchamber.org. • Jan. 13: 7 p.m. Crystal River Caucus meeting at the Church at Redstone on Redstone Boulevard. Agenda includes discussion on pot farms in the valley, and Wild and Scenic designation for the Crystal River. Meet Pitkin County’s new sheriff, Joe DiSalvo at the casual information session starting at 6 p.m., crcaucus@gmail.com, 963-2143 for more information. • Jan. 14: The Mile Markers with DJ Harry alternatively rocks the Round Room at the Third Street Center. Contact 963-1680, carbondalearts.com.

• Jan. 19: Naturalist Nights: “Freedom to Roam: A New Model for Landscape Protection” with Jeffrey Parrish of Freedom to Roam is at 5:30 p.m. at the Third Street Center in Carbondale. Free. More Naturalists Nights throughout the winter. Contact 963-3977, wildernessworkshop.org.

• Jan. 25: 6:30 p.m. Continued public hearing at the Carbondale Board of Trustees meeting regarding Thompson Park, 45-85 residential units proposed on a 10-acre parcel between Hendrick Ranch and River Valley Ranch. At Carbondale Town Hall. • Jan. 27-30: Winter X Games 15 at Buttermilk in Aspen features ski and snowboard slopestyle, superpipe, big air, snowmobile freestyle, and lots more. Go to espn.com for full info.

ONGOING • Guided tours of the historic Redstone Castle continue this winter on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Tickets available at Tiffany of Redstone and Redstone General Store, all on Redstone Boulevard. $15/adults, $10/seniors/children over 5 years, free 5 and under. More info on group tours: 963-9656, redstonecastle.us. • Horse-drawn sleigh rides in Redstone. Call the Redstone Inn at 963-2526. • Redstone and Marble locals can get a Locals Card for discounts at the Redstone Inn at Happy Hours and more. Stop by the inn. 963-2526.

• Get help: Crystal Valley residents living in Pitkin County (that’s you, Redstonians), are encouraged by the Aspen Counseling Center to pick up the phone if you are in an emotional crisis and need to talk to a trained professional. Don’t wait. Call 920-5555.

• Pilates in Redstone is on Monday and Thursday mornings; 8-9 a.m. is advanced; 9:30-10:30 a.m. is beginner, at the Redstone Inn. $10 fee, punch passes available. Dress comfortably and bring a mat. Call instructor Sue McEvoy at 704-1843 for more info. • Total Body Workout in Redstone is Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-10:30 a.m., at the Church at Redstone on the Boulevard. Have a two-hour body experience: Sculpt your figure with low impact to burn body fat, weight-bearing exercises to strengthen and breathing and mindful stretching for flexibility and body/mind awareness. Free to the community. All abilities welcome. Since 1995. Personal training available. Instructor: Lisa Wagner, 963-8240.

• Pitkin County commissioners hold weekly work sessions on Tuesdays and bi-monthly public hearings on Wednesdays in the Plaza One building next to the Pitkin County Courthouse on Main Street in Aspen. Both meetings are televised live and repeated on locater CG12 TV. Agendas are posted online at aspenpitkin.com.

• Registration is underway for Colorado Mountain College spring semester classes. Many classes start Jan. 17. Visit or call the Lappala Center in Carbondale, 963-2172 or go to coloradomtn.edu. • Seasonal closure of the Rio Grande Trail between Rock Bottom Ranch and Catherine Store Bridge is in place now through April 30, rfta.com.

• Applications are now available online for CCAH’s Valley Visual Art Show in February. Go to carbondalearts.com, 963-1680. • Roaring Fork Combat Veterans Support Group, a safe place for veterans who have served in combat operations to share, meets every Monday at 8 p.m. at the Circle Club, 123 Main St., Carbondale. Contact Adam McCabe, 309-613-6-91, bigmac309@gmail.com. • HEARTBEAT – support for survivors after suicide – meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 824 Cooper St. (the Bethel Chapel entrance), Glenwood. Call Pam Szedelyi, 945-1398, or pamsz@sopris.net. • Carnahan’s Tavern, 403 Main St., Carbondale has live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. 963-4498. • Recycling in Redstone is on the first and third Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m. Bring your cardboard, glass, plastic, newspapers, magazines, aluminum, steel cans and office paper to the Pitkin County bin parked adjacent to the Church at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard.

UPCOMING • Feb. 12: Out of the Mud Puppet Theater presented by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities. Go to carbondalearts.com, 963-1680.

• Feb. 18-20: Redstone WinterFest. To volunteer and for more information contact Cathy Montgomery, cathmontg@gmail.com and visit redstonecolorado.com. • March 11-12: CCAH presents the Green is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza. Go to carbondalearts.com, 963-1680. • March 19: CCAH presents the Infamous Stringdusters. Go to carbondalearts.com, 9631680. • March 25-27: The Karen Chamberlain Poetry Festival is at the Thunder River Theatre in Carbondale. Readings, workshops, communal sharing, and more. For more info, contact karenchamberlainpoetryfestival@gmail.com.


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Sara Lewis new GM at Redstone Inn By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer

designed like a Dutch lodge to house the bachelor workers of Redstone’s coke ovens. The building functioned as a part of industrialist John Cleveland Osgood’s sociological experiment here in his model town. In 1925, the building became a lodge for travelers and destination guests, and has functioned as such throughout its long history. John Gilmore, of the Gilmore Collection based in Grand Rapids, Mich., purchased the property in 1989. He heads up a family team that also operates 24 restaurants, bars and clubs in Michigan. John previously owned the historic Hotel Jerome in Aspen.

A new but familiar face is behind the general manager’s desk at the Redstone Inn as of January 2011. Sara Lewis has accepted the position to head up the historic property. Sara first worked at the inn more than a decade ago and brings 11 years in the food and beverage industry to the table. For the past six years, she has been the owner and operator of Café Redstone located just a few buildings from the inn. “I don’t think there’ll be immediate changes, just me adjusting to the new position and the town adjusting to the new person as general manager,” she says. Good-bye café, hello inn As general manager of the Redstone Inn, Sara New to Sara is the marketing aspect of the job replaces Nicole Richardson who took the posiand the front desk responsibilities, although she is tion in September of 2008. Nicole met her nowexcited about organizing the office since she has fiancé Bolling Jones right here in Redstone and bookkeeping experience. will be relocating to Georgia to be with her beau. One event to watch for is an open house Nicole hopes to follow her interests in the vinescheduled sometime early this year to give people yard world or become a coon trapper. an opportunity to see all of the rooms and meet "I'll always come back as Redstone has a speSara. cial place in my heart and it's been a really good “The rooms are amazing,” she says. “They all experience," Nicole says. Sara Lewis. Photo by Sue McEvoy have character and are different and they all have A going-away party is scheduled for Nicole at beautiful views.” the inn on Jan. 3. Sara regrets not saying good-bye to her loyal Current bartender Jacob Robbins has been promot- flat screen TVs, fixtures and furniture will eventually customers at Café Redstone, as she will not be ed to head up the food and beverage management of greet all the overnight guests. reopening the restaurant this coming summer. The the inn’s restaurant. Off-Season Sports Bar will continue to be open Friday Ongoing and scheduled to be completed this win- A long history and Saturday through the winter. The inn’s history dates back to 1902 when it was ter is a full upgrade of all of the inn’s 38 rooms. New

Inside the quarry.

Marble’s quarry is up and running By Carrie Click, Echo editor

Photo by Ron Bailey

The Colorado Yule Marble Quarry has a new owner and is operating again. As of Nov. 1, 10 people are back to work at the quarry, with plans to possibly add two more workers when new equipment arrives. Kimberley Perrin, who’s played an integral role at the quarry for nearly a decade, says that Enrico Locati Lucini of Carrara, Italy has purchased Colorado Stone Quarries, Inc. from Canadianbased Polycor, a corporation that purchased the quarry in 2004. “Enrico knows and understands the quarry,” says Kimberley of the quarry’s new owner, who has been buying marble from Marble since 1990. “He knows the quality of the marble, and he’s been here through the openings and closings of the quarry. Plus, he’s aware of the conditions we work with, such as avalanches on the road.” Polycor shut the quarry down last winter, partially due to the costs associated with operating under extreme mountain, weather and snow conditions. For Enrico, however, Kimberley says the quarry’s new owner knows how to handle the challenges of pulling marble out of Marble. Marble from Carrara, Italy, where Enrico is from, has a long and esteemed history. The stone was used to build many of the structures of ancient Rome, and Michelangelo used Carrara marble to carve his David sculpture, among many others. So why is Enrico interested in Marble’s marble? “In the stone market, Carrara is known for its high quality,” Kimberley explains. “And there’s lots and lots of it. It’s competitive. The marble from our quarry is unique.” Kimberley says that Enrico, working with his son Paulo, and the quarry crew, are operating a cohesive, tight-knit ship. “It’s just us,” she says, reassuringly. As of press time, several avalanches were blocking the quarry road to bring stone to the Mill Site lot in Marble where stone is stored and trucked out. Kimberley says once the road is cleared, the stone will eventually go to Carrara and to Polycor’s North American slab and tile facilities in Georgia and Quebec. The corporation negotiated an exclusive for the stone for domestic markets in the quarry’s sale.


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By Amy Kimberly, Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities (CCAH) has a full schedule of classes and events to start off 2011 at the CCAH Center for the Arts at the Third Street Center in Carbondale. Classes Youth Fashion Troupe: Held on Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m., Adrianna Pevec leads middle-school age budding fashion designers and models. Students start with inspiration, and move through design and drawing, materials selection, making items, and presenting their creations in the Youth Fashion Show. This class will be offered in February also. Beginning Piano taught by Laurel Sheehan, is offered on Fridays for ages 4 and up. Out of the Mud Puppet Theater: Soozie Lindbloom is offering classes for youth that focus on shadow puppetry, and is also teaching adults with a toy theater workshop. Other upcoming classes include Mommy and Me classes with Julie Lang, A T-shirt Reconstruction and Basic Sewing workshop with Tanya Black, and a Felt Slippers workshop with Jill Scher. CCAH offers scholarships for those who need them. Call Holly at 963-1680 to find out more or to sign up.

Events CCAH has been known for bringing great music to the Carbondale area and now their repertoire is expanding with the Camp Chair Players and “Cellular Guilt,” a comedy written and performed by Jack Green and Bob Willey. The shows take place in the Round Room at the Third Street Center on Jan. 7-8. On Jan. 14 in the Round Room at the Third Street Center, the debut of a new local band, The Mile Markers, starts the evening off. They play a dancing blend of rock and roll and alternative country. DJ Harry, who has graced stages and festivals around the country, follows. Drawing as much from futuristic elements of house music as from traditional music sources, DJ Harry’s approach appeals to a wide range of listeners. Save the dates for future upcoming CCAH events: the Valley Visual Arts Show is Feb. 4 (applications available online now); the OM Puppet Theater is Feb. 12; the Green Is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza is March 11-12 and the Infamous Stringdusters play on March 19. For more information on any of these events and classes, go to carbondalearts.com or call 963-1680.

A&E Brief

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1. MOUNTAIN CHALET This immaculate mountain chalet offers the perfect base camp for excursions into the nearby wilderness. A bright and open floor plan includes lots of windows, an efficient wood stove and access to a large south facing deck. Three bedrooms including a bunkroom, two baths and over an acres with excellent views of Raspberry Ridge and surrounding mountains. $445,000 2. NEW REMODEL With a total top to bottom remodel, this 3 bedroom residence in Carbondale features highly efficient components. The energy savings will be substantial. Main St., the Third Street center, downtown and library are all a short walk. Generous parking, fenced back yard and nice landscaping. $325,000 3. CRYSTAL VALLEY BARGAIN This Crystal Park home is a bargain. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with views of the Castle and Crystal River. The open kitchen/living floor plan is perfect for family and friends. Mature trees, underground sprinkling system, deck, garage and only $369,000

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100 ACRES OF FOREST AND VIEWS Located near Paonia Reservoir, this 100 acre, forested parcel borders BLM and supports a large elk population. A 4-wheel drive road accesses a functional hunting camp at the top of the property. Big views of the Raggeds, Huntsman Ridge and the West Elks add to the appeal of this setting. $425,000 with owner financing.

Help Marble Charter School earn money! The Marble Charter School is actively participating in the Box Tops for Education program.

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

2. Now there are e-box tops, which you can earn by going to

Castle tours continue through winter Guided tours of the historic Redstone Castle continue this winter. On Saturdays and Sundays, tours begin at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Tiffany of Redstone and Redstone General Store, and are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and children. Kids under 5 are free. For more information on group tours, call 963-9656 or visit redstonecastle.us.

the website, www.boxtops4education.com.* (It takes up to 3 months for credits to appear online) *When you get to the site, you will have to sign up, by entering your email address and creating a password. It will then ask you which area code your school is located in. A list of schools will appear. Select Marble Charter School. After you are logged on, go to Shop Marketplace, which is under the EARN tab to see the many places where you can shop and earn boxtops for MCS!

– Redstone Castle

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

This is simple way to earn extra money for the many needs of Marble Charter school. Question? Call MaryAnn at Marble Charter School. 963-9550.

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

Thank you for all of your support!


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Name Game Mount Sopris: Just who was Captain Richard Sopris? By Carrie Click, Echo editor New year, new column. Here’s the Name Game, because I want to have an excuse to find out why Crystal Valley places and things are named the way they are. Each month, I’ll feature the name of a local landmark. Send the Echo ideas if you’ve always been curious about the name of something, and I’ll root around for you. Or if you know about the origins of a certain place name and would like to let others know too, get a hold of me. The Echo will spread the word. The Echo is starting the Name Game with the biggest honking object around. That’s right – 12,965-foot Mount Sopris. Lots of businesses – from engineering firms to RV parks and lots of stuff in between – are named after this hulking mass of mountain. No wonder: Sopris is clearly an overwhelming physical fixture in our everyday lives around here, plus the word “Sopris” has a nice ring to it. It kind of rolls off the tongue. So who’s behind this well-known name? Captain Richard Sopris was born in 1813 in Bucks County, Pa. He married Elizabeth Allen, a descendent of Ethan Allen, 23 years later. Sopris got his “captain” status while living in Indiana and captaining an Ohio River boat. He was also a captain during the Mexican and Civil wars. Sopris first came to Colorado in 1859 from Indiana, and became one of the first shareholders of the town that would eventually become Denver. In search of gold and other precious metals, he prospected along the Platte River, and was elected president of the Miners’ Union. In 1860, he and a large prospecting party left Denver and headed west, into what’s now known as South Park. The group traveled through the area what was to be called Breckenridge, and eventually made their way to what’s known today as the Roaring Fork Valley. Once in the valley, the men of Sopris’ party named the most dominant landmark around after their expedition leader, calling the big mountain Sopris Peak. According to the Captain Richard Sopris Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Glenwood, the party met Ute Indians near present-day Carbondale who told them about Yampah Springs. The Utes said the hot springs were near the confluence of the Roaring Fork and the Colorado (then the Grand River). Sopris’ group followed the Utes’ directions and, after crossing the Grand River, took a Ute path, where, according to the Frontier Historical Society in Glenwood, Sopris and his men “discovered” the hot springs. Even though Sopris and his party can accurately claim to be the first Anglos to visit the springs, the area was clearly discovered thousands of years before by Indian tribes, and was honored for its sacred, healing powers (Yampah is reputed to mean “big medicine” in Ute). For all of Mount Sopris’ familiarity today, Capt. Sopris et al were only in the lower Roaring Fork area for a short time before they curved back to Denver, then called Auraria, finishing their expedition in the fall of 1860. Ironically, the party didn’t find any gold, but the geologic measurements they took on their recon helped cartographers make the first map of Colorado. Sopris spent much more time and effort in Denver than he ever did near the mountain that bears his name. According to the book, “History of Colorado,” following his 1860 exploration, Sopris settled with his wife and eight kids in the city, and got busy organizing a municipal government there. He was president of Denver’s first city council, but got sidelined for a year when he was commissioned to serve in the First Colorado Infantry during the Civil War. Lots of titles followed after his military stint. Among other responsibilities, he was a delegate to the first constitutional convention of Colorado, and was county sheriff, deputy sheriff, Denver’s mayor, park commissioner, and the president of the Colorado Agricultural Society. He was 80 years old when he died in Denver in 1893.

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that sponsors vacations for military families. The selected family will be coming to Redstone during WinterFest. And Advocate Safehouse is a Glenwoood Springs-based nonprofit that provides safe shelter for families dealing with domestic

By Carrie Click, Echo editor As of Jan. 1, we’re now about seven weeks away from Redstone’s second annual WinterFest celebration on Feb. 18-20. The event is produced by the Redstone Community Association. At the Dec. 9 WinterFest organization meeting, around a dozen volunteers met at the Church at Redstone to update each other on WinterFest planning. The group discussed everything from sanctioning WinterFest’s snowshoe race to obtaining the proper event permits from Pitkin County. Committees have formed to organize live music, dog skijoring, ice climbing demonstrations, sponsorship, advertising, and the myriad of details that must be checked off when coordinating an event of this range. Redstone’s Cathy Montgomery is heading up WinterFest’s overall coordination this year, backed by a number of locals. Committee members and committees include (but are not limited to): Ice climbing demos and booths – Duane Raleigh Live music – Billy and Kim Amicon Snowshoe race – Sue McEvoy and Duane Raleigh Adult games – Sara Lewis and Jen Stanaszek Beer tasting – Sara Lewis Dog Skijoring – Eric Berry Snow sculpting – Bev Goss There are more committees, such as dog events, parking, children’s games, and more. And lots of locals are asking for sponsorships from area businesses to support WinterFest, and most importantly, the two nonprofit organizations – Project Sanctuary and Advocate Safehouse – the WinterFest committee has selected to receive a portion of the proceeds from the event. Project Sanctuary is a Colorado-based nonprofit

violence issues. Currently, Mitch Alcala, Chuck Logan, Lisa Wagner, Jen Stanaszek, Sara Lewis, Sue McEvoy, Carolyn Nold, Ray Meyer, and PJ Melton have been pursuing sponsorships, which range from $50 to $500-plus. If you are a business owner or individual, and would like to be a WinterFest sponsor, contact one of the people above, or Cathy Montgomery at cathymontg@gmail.com or send donations to Redstone Community Association, 303 Redstone Blvd., Redstone, CO 81623. The next WinterFest meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 5, at the Church at Redstone on the Boulevard, followed by another meeting on Jan. 20. Volunteers are needed and appreciated to produce Redstone’s largest all-volunteer event.

WinterFest needs you! Volunteers to help, leading up to the event and during the event weekend on Feb. 18-20, are needed. And contributions of any amount or type are appreciated, as are in-kind donations, such as services, gift certificates and items for WinterFest’s raffle. Contact Cathy Montgomery at cathymontg@gmail.com or send to Redstone Community Association, 303 Redstone Boulevard, Redstone, CO 81623.

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G O V E R N M E N T

What’s up with Pitkin County?

Changing land use codes to fit ag needs being considered By George Newman, Pitkin County District 5 commissioner Pitkin County is currently considering changes to the land use code regarding agricultural structures. The Snowmass/Capitol (Sno/Cap) Creek Caucus first presented the idea to staff because they found current code provisions too restrictive for those engaged or wishing to be engaged in historic agricultural pursuits. Their recommendations include increasing the exempt barn square footage and adding square foot exemptions for hay storage structures, utility buildings and horse shelters (loafing sheds). Their request initiated a roundtable discussion including all the rural caucuses. Since then, the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has met jointly with the county planning and zoning commission (P&Z) and held several public meetings, working specifically on agricultural structures. One of the earlier decisions to arise involved separating greenhouses from agricultural buildings because up to this time both were treated the same in regards to allowable square footage. A separate task force has been formed with meetings on greenhouses scheduled in January. Our current goal is to address the needs of an agricultural operation and in doing so to promote and protect our rural lifestyle, characterized by low residential density, large open spaces, and western landscape vistas. The Sno/Cap focus is on smaller properties 20-159 acres in size, as there are presently no restrictions on ag buildings for properties 160 acres and over. With the collaboration of interested parties, much has been accomplished with consensus reached on many new enhancements to the code. These include providing floor area exemptions for hay storage buildings and loafing sheds; allowing additional height for hay storage facilities and barns; revising the administrative review to be more flexible and to provide more certainty in the process; providing an exemption from site plan review for agricultural buildings; appointing an “agricultural committee” to act as a referral to staff in reviewing land use or building permit applications for agricultural buildings; and more broadly defining “livestock” as it relates to the use of agricultural buildings including cattle, horses and other animals “kept or raised for use, pleasure or profit”. The challenge is how much additional square footage to allow without creating negative impacts on the landscape and neighbors. The Sno/Cap Caucus suggests increasing the exempt square footage for barns on a sliding scale based on the size of the property and allowing 990 square feet exemption for utility buildings. Current code includes three different acreage denominations: 20-34 acres, 35-69 acres and 70-159 acres. I have suggested combining the first two categories, resulting in a category of 20-70 acres. For instance, I believe landowners with either 30 or 40 acres desiring an agricultural operation would have very similar outbuilding needs. Staff could then come up with more flexibility for additional exempt square footage for barns and hay storage facilities that might better fit those needs. I also support the exemption of utility buildings. I recognize the need to provide shelter for what can be very expensive equipment such as tractors. I would also look at creating a new category from 10-20 acres and providing some exemptions for those smaller properties such as additional loafing sheds. I also believe these smaller properties should be able to apply for additional exempt square footage for outbuildings through our current administrative review process, pending referral by the newly formed agricultural committee. Work will continue on all these ideas and will also be vetted by the county P&Z before coming back to the BOCC. Please let me know your thoughts as well. Thank you. Pitkin County commissioners hold weekly work sessions on Tuesdays and bi-monthly public hearings on Wednesdays in the Plaza One building next to the Pitkin County Courthouse on Main Street in Aspen. Both meetings are televised live and repeated on locater CG12 TV. Agendas are posted online at aspenpitkin.com.

Are you a health practitioner? Physician? Physical therapist? Would you like to contribute periodically to the Echo’s “Picture of Health” advice column? Contact the Echo at 963-2373, echo@crystalvalleyecho.com.

Marble Board of Trustees By Bettie Lou Gilbert, Echo contributor

A Marble Town Council meeting was held on Dec. 2 at the Marble Fire Station. The town attorney, Sherry Caloia, was in attendance to talk about a possible lawsuit by the town against Vince Savage for various reasons including encroaching on the town’s right-ofway with his “garage,” ignoring the red-tag on the “garage,” and using the “garage” as living quarters without water and sewer facilities. When the meeting was adjourned, noting that the rest of the agenda would be taken up on Dec. 9 at the Marble City State Bank Building, it seemed as if the town council was in favor of proceeding with legal action. However, at the Dec. 9 meeting, Marble Mayor Tony Petrocco announced that the town would take no legal action because the town doesn’t have the money to fund a lawsuit. He said the only way a lawsuit would commence would be if private donations were collected. In other news, the town council adopted the 2011 budget for Marble. The next scheduled meeting is on Jan. 6. Call Marble Town Clerk Karen Mulhall at 274-6105 for more information.

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


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Echo Briefs Eagle County shares public assistance with Pitkin County

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

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On Dec. 14, the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners approved a second three-year contract for Eagle County to provide public assistance services to Pitkin County residents. The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners approved the contract on Dec. 15. These services include programs such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, Colorado Works, Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), Child Care Assistance, Aid to the Needy Disabled, Old Age Pension and Emergency Assistance. Eagle County has been providing these services for Pitkin County since 2008 under a previous agreement. Since that agreement began in January 2008, the Pitkin County caseload has increased approximately 125 percent. Pitkin County residents in the Crystal Valley can obtain further information about public assistance programs by contacting the Eagle County Health and Human Services office in El Jebel at 704-2760. Staff are available in Aspen on Monday and Thursday at the Health & Human Services office at 0405 Castle Creek Road and in El Jebel at the Eagle County Community Center on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday each week. – Pat Bingham, Pitkin County

Karen Chamberlain Poetry Festival set for March 25-27 Dates have been set for the inaugural annual Karen Chamberlain Poetry Festival to be held at Thunder River Theatre in Carbondale. On March 25-27, everyone is invited to honor the inspiring life of the late local writer Karen Chamberlain. The celebration will include readings from Karen's works, workshops, and a communal sharing of poetry. Karen Chamberlain began writing at age 10. Her poems, essays and stories have appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies, and was one of the founders of the Aspen Writers Foundation. Chamberlain passed away Sept. 11, 2010. For more information, e-mail karenchamberlainpoetryfestival@gmail.com. – Lon Winston, Thunder River Theatre Company

Spring class registration underway at CMC

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Registration for the spring semester at Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is underway. Many classes start the week of Jan. 17, and additional classes start throughout the semester. Full schedules for the Carbondale, Glenwood Springs and Glenwood Springs-Spring Valley sites were not mailed out. Instead, paper copies of the schedule are available at the Lappala Center, 690 Colorado Ave. in Carbondale; the Glenwood Center, 1402 Blake Ave. in Glenwood Springs; or the Spring Valley Center, 3000 County Road 114 south of Glenwood Springs. Individuals can also browse for classes online at coloradomtn.edu/classes. Students new to the college and those who have not taken classes within the past 12 months can apply and register in person, or can go to the college’s website to apply online and then fax or mail in a registration form. Students who have taken classes within the past 12 months can also sign up by mail, phone or fax, or online. For more information, visit or call the Lappala Center in Carbondale, 963-2172; the Glenwood Center, 9457486; or the Spring Valley Center, 945-7481. – Colorado Mountain College


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L o c a l F l av o r By melissa Sidelinger return to the warm place to ferment. Stir starter daily and feed it two tablespoons of flour at least every other day to keep it alive and active. Whole Grain Sourdough Bread Ingredients: 2 cups sourdough starter 2-1/2 cups lukewarm water 9 cups whole wheat or spelt flour 1/2 tsp. salt

Sourdough bread baking recipes

In my October 2010 column, I wrote about my experiences baking old-fashioned, whole grain sourdough breads. Now, in order to start the New Year off on a do-it-yourself note, I’ve decided to share some of my recipes with you. After all, what foods are more local than the ones that you prepare in your own kitchen? These recipes are for the sourdough starter that is used in place of commercial baker’s yeast, and for a two-loaf batch of whole wheat or spelt sourdough bread. Remember, true sourdough bread is not nearly as light and fluffy as yeasted breads and therefore does not make for very good sandwiches. However, if you are looking for a hearty loaf to slice for toast or to eat alongside a steaming bowl of vegetable soup, you can’t go wrong with homemade sourdough. Homemade Sourdough Starter Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 cups un-chlorinated water Pour flour and water into a large glass jar or bowl and stir together well using a wooden spoon. Cover jar with a thin towel and leave in a warm, undisturbed place to ferment. Stir the starter once a day for the first three to four days. By now the starter should smell pleasantly sour and small bubbles should be visible within it. For the next three to four days, continue to stir the starter while also adding about two tablespoons of fresh flour daily. After one week the starter should be ready to bake with. When you use the starter, you will need to replenish it if you plan on baking with it again. To do this, add equal parts flour and water to whatever is left in the jar, stir together well, cover, and

To form the dough, mix 2 cups sourdough starter, 2 cups water, and 4 cups flour together in a large bowl. Cover the bowl with a thin, slightly moist towel and set it in a warm place to rise. After the first 12 hours add another 1/2 cup of lukewarm water and stir well to keep the dough moist. Cover the bowl again and allow the dough to rise for at least another 12 hours. The longer you let the bread rise the lighter the loaves will be when they are baked, so don’t be afraid to leave the dough for 24-36 hours depending on your schedule. Add 1/2 tsp. of salt to the dough and combine thoroughly. If you wish to add any dried herbs or spices to your bread you can sprinkle them into the dough along with the salt. Using a wooden spoon mix in another 4 cups of flour, then knead the dough for at least 20-25 minutes, sprinkling in the remaining 1 cup of flour as it gets sticky. Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rise for at least eight more hours (the longer the better!). Knead the dough for an additional 10-15 minutes. Lightly grease two glass bread pans with extra-virgin olive oil, coconut oil, or butter. Split the dough into two equal portions and form them into loaves. Place the loaves inside of the oiled pans, cover them with a thin towel, and leave them to rise for two or three more hours. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Poke four to six holes in the top of each loaf with a fork so that steam can escape during baking (otherwise the loaves will split open along the sides). Bake the loaves for 40-45 minutes or until they sound hollow inside when tapped with a finger. Remove bread from the loaf pans and cool on a wire rack for at least 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving. When the loaves are completely cool place them in a large zip-lock bag and store them in the refrigerator. The bread will stay fresh for about two weeks, and if you have any leftovers after that time you can use them to make stuffing,

croutons, or bread pudding. This sourdough tastes great spread with nut butters, fruit preserves, or olive oil and dried herbs. It also nicely complements fresh vegetable salads and hot soups or stews. Sourdough bread is very hearty and filling, so slice it thin and savor the unique, cheesy flavor. Happy New Year, and have fun baking!

Melissa Sidelinger lives in Marble, and has been involved in organic gardening, community-supported agriculture, local foods, and holistic nutrition for more than four years.

Echo Brief Volunteers needed for cross-country ski fundraiser Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) is seeking volunteers to help with the nonprofit’s winter fundraiser, the third annual Town to Town Tour on the Rio Grande Trail between Aspen and Basalt. Scheduled for 10 a.m. on Jan. 22, the event benefits RFOV, which conducts trail-building and conservation projects on regional public lands, including the Crystal Valley. Ski tour volunteer opportunities range from helping with registration prior to and on the morning of the event; clearing snow at event sites in Aspen, Woody Creek and Basalt; putting up signs along the course; crossing guards; food setup; and more. RFOV also can accommodate those who want to both volunteer and participate in the tour. All volunteers will receive a goodie bag and be treated to food and libations at the after party hosted by RFOV and Basalt restaurants. All levels and ages are encouraged to participate. To register and volunteer, go to rfov.org, or call 927-8241. – Trina Ortega, RFOV

The Church at Redstone

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

Worship 10:00 a.m. Nursery provided See study series by Pastor Bruce at www.eBibleLearning.com/churchatredstone

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

A community church serving Redstone and the Crystal Valley.


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C R Y S T A L

R I V E R

Wild and Scenic revisited By John Emerick, Vice-Chair, Crystal River Caucus The Crystal River Caucus is holding its first meeting of 2011 on Jan. 13, at the Church at Redstone on Redstone Boulevard. The meeting will be from 7-9 p.m., but a casual information session where caucus members can chat informally with invited meeting guests begins at 6 p.m.

The 2011 caucus schedule Regularly scheduled caucus meetings are held on the second Thursday of every odd-numbered month, which includes March 10, May 12, July 14, Sept. 8, and Nov.10. We hope that lots of members will join us at the meetings. We try to include topics on the meeting agendas that are important to Crystal Valley residents. By the way, you are a member of the Crystal River Caucus (and thus entitled to vote at the caucus meetings) if you have a primary residence, or own property, within the Pitkin County portion of the Crystal River Valley. More on pot farms So what’s happening at the January meeting? We are continuing our dialog on pot farms and dispensaries in the Crystal River Valley, a discussion that began during our November caucus meeting. We learned from Lance Clarke, with Pitkin County Community Development, that Redstone is the only

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place in Pitkin County outside of the Aspen area that has appropriate zoning for pot dispensaries, and that agricultural areas throughout the county, from a zoning standpoint, are suitable for pot-growing facilities. The county wants to develop regulations on potgrowing facilities over the next few months, and has asked the caucus to provide recommendations. Judging from comments made during the November caucus meeting, the discussion is also likely to include whether dispensaries should be allowed in the Redstone village core. The caucus board has invited members of the Redstone Community Association, as well as the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District and our new sheriff, Joe DiSalvo, to attend the meeting and offer their perspectives. If you have thoughts on these topics, bring them to our January caucus meeting. If you want more information on marijuana dispensaries and growing facilities, or want to comment directly to the county, contact Lance Clarke at 9205452. Wild and Scenic Crystal River? In January, the caucus will also revisit Wild and Scenic designation for the Crystal River. In the 1960s, Congress approved the West Divide project, which provided for two major dams on the Crystal River – one above Redstone near the Placita townsite, and the other below Redstone near Filoha Meadows. The purpose of the dams was to store water, which would then be diverted to an area south of Rifle. Even though the dams have never been built, the conditional water rights still exist, and those rights face a

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review in the Colorado Water Court every six years, with the latest review coming up in 2011. The West Divide project prompted the Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association (CVEPA) to produce in 1986 a proposal to designate the Crystal River as a Wild and Scenic River. Such a designation could effectively prohibit, by legislative action, construction of the West Divide project. In the early 1990s, the Forest service concluded that the Crystal was eligible for Wild and Scenic Designation. However, congressional designation cannot occur until completion of a more detailed and expensive “suitability study”, which would assess social, environmental, and economic impacts. The process for the Crystal River has essentially been dormant for 15 years, but the possibility that the dams could be constructed has not gone away. A concern is that water from a completed West Divide project could be used to augment water to meet downstream Colorado River water rights, in compensation for upstream water diverted to satisfy the growing demand from Eastern Slope communities. Given the increasing public dialog over Western Slope water resources, the caucus board decided that revisiting the Wild and Scenic process for the Crystal was appropriate. The caucus has invited Kay Hopkins, a recreational specialist and Wild and Scenic expert with the US Forest Service, to speak about the Wild and Scenic study process, and implications for water rights and property rights in the valley. For more information, contact the Crystal River Caucus at crcaucus@gmail.com, or call John Emerick at 963-2143.

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HEALTH

Picture of Health By Michael D. Doherty, D.D.S.

Posture and dental health Did you ever think that your bite could relate to your posture? Most people don’t. Typically, when people think of good posture, they think of standing up straight. Yet a growing number of dentists, physical therapists and chiropractors are realizing that your bite can affect your posture – and, your posture can affect your bite! First, realize that there is a very close connection between the head and the spine. If the head is carried too far forward in front of the shoulders, your neck, shoulders and back will likewise shift position to compensate in keeping the head upright. Taking this one step further, we realize that your bite is also affected by your head posture. Try tilting your head backwards and close your teeth lightly together. Notice that your back teeth hit first. Now tilt your head forward – toward your chest – and again, lightly touch your teeth together. Now the front teeth hit first. These exaggerated movements demonstrate how the bite and head position affect one another. Because postural neglect can cause actual changes of the bones, joints and teeth, ask your dentist to evaluate whether your posture and bite need correction. For a free pamphlet with more information on this subject, contact: Michael D. Doherty, D.D.S., 580 Main Street #200, Carbondale, CO 81623 or call 963-4882.

Echo Brief January is Cervical Health Awareness Month Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet each year more than 11,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. More than 4,000 lives were lost last year because of this cancer, and the majority involved women who had never been screened or who weren’t screened regularly. Pap tests find abnormal cells years before any cancer exists. It’s a simple test and it could save a life…yours or that of a loved one. Last year, the Women’s Wellness Connection, a division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, provided more than 12,000 free cervical cancer screenings to eligible women between the ages of 40-64 at more than 135 screening locations in Colorado. January is a good month to get screened, as its Cervical Health Awareness Month. For more information about the program, which also provides free breast cancer screenings, please visit womenswellnessconnection.org or call 866-951-9355. – Linda Gregory, American Cancer Society

Births – Graduations – Weddings – Anniversaries – Obituaries All listings are free in The Crystal Valley Echo. Contact us at 963-2373, echo@crystalvalleyecho.com.

Echo-Logic By Ellie Kershow

Conserve vs. Preserve: Part 2 The issues surrounding conservation and preservation can be tricky and often contentious. Wherever politics and emotions collide with science, there can be chaos. Forest management issues are at the forefront of many conversations about conservation, while wilderness dominates discussions of preservation. Each part of the equation is important in the quest for balance regarding the natural resource conundrums affecting us today. The answers lie not only in the concrete facts of natural resource issues but what has been described lately as the human predicament. Not only are we all entitled to our opinions in this country; often times we are outspoken and adamant in our beliefs. There are so many ideas about how to use or not use public land and common resources like air and water, but I will focus on a little history of public lands policy and how it relates to the topics of conservation and preservation. Entire graduate level courses are dedicated to analyzing these issues, so I will remain succinct. The early days When Gifford Pinchot began his career as the first chief of the Forest Service in 1905, there wasn’t much in the way of forest conservation or public lands policy in the United States. He initiated the idea of multi-use on public lands and immensely helped expand the acreage of national forests. Before Pinchot’s appointment by then-President Theodore Roosevelt, public lands were mainly used for varying political tactics and resource extraction. Pinchot’s strong desire for forest protection started a new era of conservation. Words such as conservation and protection became more mainstream, and policies shifted. Through the years, government agencies became more accountable and were required to review processes by the passing of such laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the National Forest Management Act of 1976 to name a few. According to the book, “Western Public Lands and Environmental Politics,” these and many other laws greatly changed public lands policy in the U.S. and are still instrumental in how public lands are managed today. From conserve to preserve The term ‘ecosystem management’ generally refers to recognizing natural systems as a whole and not looking at just the pieces, or how resources can most efficiently be used for economic gain. Looking at ecosystems as a whole and the interconnection of plants and animals is a part in the field of conservation biology. The idea of preservation goes one step further by distinguishing the difference between disturbed and undisturbed areas and then striving to protect the undisturbed. Once ecosystems are disturbed, conservation and restoration can help bring them back to adequate habitats for wildlife or achieve other desired goals. Land management agencies today have a better understanding of the role of science in management and use science as a tool. Many public interests make for many challenges. As resources became scarce and people became more empowered, adjusting the balance and meaning of multi-use is difficult. When Congress passed The Wilderness Act of 1964, it paved the way for many new policies and mandates. Before this, it was the Forest Service that designated certain areas as wilderness, preserving them from development. On the other hand, The Department of the Interior, specifically the National Parks Service, began to focus on not just luring numbers of people to the parks, but studying the land that had been set aside and how it was evolving and disintegrating. Preservation became the primary goal as well as simply trying to understand the mandates of the parks, which are much different than that of other public lands. Living in the west, we are fortunate to have so many public lands. In Colorado alone, there are many acres of national forests, BLM land, national parks, wilderness areas, state land, and others for us to enjoy. How they are managed or not will always be a part of our western heritage. Ellie Kershow is an environmental biologist and writer who lives in the Crystal Valley.


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JANUARY 2011

REDSTONE COMMUNITY BULLETIN www.redstonecolorado.com

REDSTONE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Redstone WinterFest – Feb. 18-20, 2011 Schedule of events • Subject to change FRIDAY, FEB. 18 Afternoon Info booth and early race registration at Demo Booth at Redstone Inn

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Evening Moonlight Fun Ski at Redstone Stables Live music at The Crystal Club

REDSTONE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SATURDAY, FEB. 19 Morning Registration for races at Demo Booth at Redstone Inn Ice climbing demos Snow sculpting at Redstone Park 5K snowshoe race

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Lisa Wagner and Mary Dorais Co-Presidents 963-8248 and 963-3862

Thank you Chuck! The RCA would like to thank Chuck Logan (center, white shirt), for his committed leadership over the last two years to the Redstone Community Association board. Chuck will continue to work with the RCA and be a valuable consultant as we move into the New Year. Members showed appreciation to Chuck during their last meeting by presenting him with a plaque for his dedicated work to our community. Businesses and residences please attend

Chuck Logan RCA Consultant 963-2310 Bruce Gledhill Secretary 963-4976 Cathy Montgomery Co-Treasurer 963-7212 Carolyn Nold Co-Treasurer 963-3921 Bob Stifter Co-B.O.B 963-1769 Bob Wofford Co-B.O.B 963-2986 Ann Martin Alternate Member 963-1088 •••

Our next RCA meeting has been delayed a week and is being held Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Redstone Inn. Lance Clarke from Pitkin County Community Development will discuss information regarding medical marijuana dispensaries in the Redstone village commercial core. Presently, there are no regulations in place. We hope businesses and residences will attend this meeting to become better informed. The next planning meeting for Redstone WinterFest is on Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Church at Redstone. Please attend this meeting to see how you can volunteer. Planning meetings are also scheduled for Jan. 20 and Feb. 3.

Afternoon Dog skijoring demo and clinic behind Redstone Coke Ovens Kids games at Redstone Stables Adult games at the Crystal Manor parking lot Family movie at the Church at Redstone Beer tasting at the Redstone Inn Evening Adventure film screening at the Redstone Inn SUNDAY, FEB. 20 Morning Registration for races at Demo Booth at Redstone Inn Scavenger Hunt at the Redstone General Store Ice climbing demos Skate-ski race at Redstone Stables Classic ski race at Redstone Stables Dog skijoring demo and clinic behind Redstone Coke Ovens Afternoon Kids games at Redstone Stables Dog parade and games Schedule subject to change. Go to redstonecolorado.com and check the February issue of The Crystal Valley Echo newspaper for a detailed schedule of WinterFest events.

The RCA is seeking donations in any amount to help sponsor this exciting community event. We would also gratefully accept in-kind donations for services, gift certificates, and items for our fundraising raffles. WinterFest donation form Name ______________________________________________________________________________________ Address

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Phone #__________________________________________ E-Mail ____________________________________ WinterFest Donation: __________________________________________________________________________ Make check payable to: Redstone Community Association • Mail to RCA: 303 Redstone Blvd. Redstone, CO 81623

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


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Monthly Meditations Church at Redstone

Marble Community Church

TV commercials can’t sell Grandma Sarah’s kind of love By Pastor Bruce Gledhill TV commercials. They’re definitely on the list of things we love to hate. A few are cute or humorous, more are insulting and aggravating, and all of them are too loud. One of the after-Christmas ads that slipped by my mute button runs like this, “Didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas? Don’t worry, just buy it at our store.” Unfortunately, most of our deepest needs can’t be taken care of at a checkout counter. A while ago, I ran into a cousin I’ll call Ann. I hadn’t seen her for decades and we laughed over memories of our silly times together as children. But when we began to reflect about where life had taken us over the years, her laughter quickly turned to pain. She spoke about her tremendous sense of loss from the death of a “Grandma Sarah.” I know Ann’s family very well, and there’s no “Sarah” anywhere in the group. Later on, my Mother explained to me about “Grandma Sarah.” Ann had run away from home as a teenager. When she finally stopped running, she landed next door to an older couple who reached out to her with love and acceptance. That was the Sarah that Ann called Grandma. She had been Ann’s only source of love, and now she was dead. The one thing Ann wanted and needed most she didn’t get for Christmas. But it wouldn’t help if I took her to the store that ran the silly television commercial. Even the largest department stores don’t stock love in their house wares section. You can’t order it from a catalog or select it from the local supermarket shelf. Ultimately, the source of true and unconditional love is God. And the only means of distribution is through people. Sadly, there never seems to be enough people like Ann’s “Grandma Sarah” who are actively reaching out to others with God’s kind of love. Church Happenings Church at Redstone services are Sundays at 10 a.m. 963-0326.

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"Small But Mighty" By Pastor Lafe Murray All in favor of the new year starting in spring give me a moment of your time to explain what this change would mean. Imagine snow melting, grass greening up, trees budding AND the new year beginning. New life and the new beginning linked to the new year. Not a difficult concept - really. Spring has always been connected to new birth and new beginnings. Winter has always been connected to the challenges and growth stages in life. Cold is a time to endure, while spring and summer are times to thrive and press ahead with full energy. Creatures (including many humans) hibernate during the winter and take it easy. Now, it is cool (get the pun?) that the New Year is Jan. 1, only a week after Christmas, so that we get two great holidays (three if we count Thanksgiving at the end of November) in a short amount of time. Any reminder, absolutely any reminder, that we can start anew with resolutions and a fresh start is great for human nature. It is never to late to be a new and different person. The rest of your life starts today. It is important to go in a new direction and be all God wants and created you to be. All of us can make small changes that will impact the rest of our lives. Which brings me to my sermons for the next few months called "The Power of One" – how we can make simple changes that will change our lives for the better. Every journey begins with the first step. We are responsible to add and subtract things in our lives. The great thing is that God multiplies our simple and small changes. God's grace is powerful. God bless you greatly. Church Happenings Every Sunday we have Adult Sunday School at 8:45 a.m, church at 10 a.m., and fellowship with snacks at 11 a.m. The second Sunday the church council meets and the third Sunday is Communion. Our next big event is dinner on Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. This is our annual fundraiser and we will show a movie.

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Editor’s note: These interpretations are meant to be read and pondered by everyone, not just those who share the astrological sign of the current time period. So no matter what your sign, please enjoy and reflect on this universal knowledge.

Astrology is the study of psychological symbology; giving certain meanings to certain things, in this case based upon concepts that go back to time immemorial. It is a way of looking at life, at ourselves and the people in our lives. Astrology is one system, one way of interpreting our feelings, thoughts and actions within the larger sphere of existence. This column is based upon what’s termed “planetary transits”... the daily motion of our solar system as seen from Earth. So I give a snapshot of what’s happening in the sky – now – and what that means in astrological terms. As the renowned late astrologist Isabel Hickey once said, “Transits are the day to day positions of the planets.” Capricorn/Aquarius The Sun is in Capricorn (cardinal, earth) until Jan. 20 when it moves into Aquarius (fixed, air). Expect to

Astrological Interpretations by Kyle Stewart have a lot to accomplish and organize....perhaps on a solitary basis during the first part of January. Then, when the Sun moves into Aquarius, it’s time to move and think and socialize. The New Year starts off with a bang with Jupiter and Uranus exactly conjunct at 27 degrees Pisces on Jan. 5. Jupiter and Uranus have been on and off again conjunct all last year as well. It’s indicative of a desire to expand thoughts and also innovate action. It may be taking its sweet time, but this time is it because Jupiter and Uranus start to move away from each other after Jan. 5? The renowned late astrologer Isabel Hickey said, ”Intuition and judgment work hand in hand” and “very inventive with creative power.” I’d say sudden and precipitous changes. Jupiter and Uranus form a trine to Venus Jan. 13-14. A trine is a 120 degree angle denoting an easy flow of energy...good karma...things that happen without our action. This is a good time for investments or financial dealings, reaping benefits from our own sense of goodwill. and sudden successes. Don’t expect to coast too long, though. The Sun at 16 degrees Capricorn is square Saturn at 16 degrees Libra on Jan. 7. Saturn has those rings

around it representing boundaries or barriers. It’s the testing planet, so there may be stalls in all this whoopee, go-for-it energy. But in reality, there will be many things that will come our way of their own, and some things that may be taken away. January looks to be really good and really bad. Mercury remains in Sagittarius until Jan. 14 when it moves into Capricorn and forms a conjunction with Pluto at 5 degrees Capricorn on Jan. 18. Mercury, the mind and Pluto the planet of transformation, may exchange some thoughts during this time. The way we perceive may go through some changes. It’s time for deep thinking and cleaning the mental closets perhaps with some solitary study. Whatever is communicated should be worthwhile. But don’t take things too seriously, either. Remember, all things pass.

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Remembering Mary Wofford

By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer

When Redstone resident Mary Wofford passed away on Nov. 4, 2010 she left behind her loving family, her friends, and the people she touched throughout her life. In her 60 years, Mary’s passions included her family, working on the Idaho ranches she and her husband Don owned, working as an accountant, singing in the church choir, traveling, designing and remodeling several family homes, and opening and operating her own therapeutic massage studio. Born in Flagler, Colo., Mary was the youngest of four daughters; her only brother was born three years later. Growing up, she loved the quiet time and guidance she got from spending time with her Grandma Livingston. Mary and her husband Don spent 43 years together farming, ranching and raising their two children, Aundria (Andi) and Bob. Bob now lives in Redstone with his wife Mary Ann, and their children. Holidays spent together and travels with her family were also special for Mary. “We traveled together numerous times,” remembers Mary’s sister Peggy Eckroth, “to Hawaii, New Zealand and even to Peru and Machu Picchu, a lifetime dream for each of us. It was a joy to be with Mary because she had an almost childlike excitement in every new experience, also accompanied by a cheerful laugh.” While ranching, Mary loved gardening, and taking care of her chickens, kittens and baby calves. “My children have many fond memories of being on the farm and doing chores with Mom,” relates Mary’s daughter Andi. “They especially liked to go out with her to feed the chickens. She treated the chickens like little people and my kids loved that. They still remember all of their names!” Mary was a self-taught designer, decorator and architect, and was never happier than when she was in the process of designing and planning her next home. “If Mary was interested in something, she would study everything she could about that topic until she became an expert,” says her sister Peggy. “She designed and helped build a solar house in Idaho, then found a ranch for Don to live his dream and designed a new home there, incorporating a rustic ranch house into her beautiful dream home with all the amenities built by Don, our brother Richard and our father.” In Idaho, Mary was an active member of her church, singing in the choir on Sundays and holidays, participating and leading Bible studies, leading the youth group, serving on the new church design and building team, serving 10 years as church treasurer, and a term as church elder. After moving to Redstone, she became a part of the family at the Church at Redstone. Mary was the organizer and facilitator of the family. She left detailed instructions on how to prepare the family’s traditional Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas meals. She will even be remembered for her love of dishes. “Peggy jokingly says that Mom and I got the ‘dishes gene,’” says daughter Andi. “We loved to look at dishes, buy dishes, display dishes and set the table with dishes. “We will treasure the traditions our family has shared in the past and will make new ones in her memory,” says Andi. “We all miss Mom, but she left us well prepared and well loved.” Andi Wofford and Peggy Eckroth contributed to this story.

From top left, Mary Wofford through the years. Lower, Don and Mary surrounded by their children and grand children; top row from left, Bob, Don, Mary and Andi, second row, Justice, MaryAnn, Sam, Abriah, Mark, Liz, third row, Julia. Photos courtesy of the Wofford family


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Concurrent enrollment gives Carbondale students head start Classes can significantly lower cost of college degree By Debbie Crawford, Colorado Mountain College

For some Roaring Fork High School in Carbondale students planning to attend college, getting a head start – before they get their high school diploma – is something they can’t pass up. Because of financial support from the Roaring Fork School District Re-1, successful completion of certain courses is free to students and their parents. And having a community college such as Colorado Mountain College (CMC) close to home makes it even easier. But the classes are not easy. Those are some of the impressions from high school students in a Colorado Mountain College English composition class at Roaring Fork High School, offered through the state’s concurrent enrollment program. “Colleges look at things like what honors you earned and if you took any hard classes,” said Samantha Belcher, a senior at Roaring Fork. Terra Salamida, another Roaring Fork senior, said the college-level classes are not for everyone, though. “They’re not the easiest, but that’s what they’re about,” she said. Thanks to the state’s Concurrent Enrollment Programs Act (CEPA), qualified high school students

can take commonly required college-level classes such as English, algebra, Spanish and social sciences. Classes might be offered at a local college, in local high schools or via distance learning. In these classes high school students can simultaneously earn college or vocational credit toward a postsecondary diploma or certificate, or toward a college degree, while also receiving credit toward a high school diploma. Although for years the college-transfer-level courses have been available in the state, the recent CEPA legislation has introduced some changes. High school students must work with their high school counselor on a plan to determine if, and which, courses would be in their best interests. Another change is to the way classes are funded. Families previously paid for the college classes and received reimbursement from the school district if students completed the course with a grade of C or better. Now the school districts will pay for the classes through per-pupil funding from the state, if students complete the course with a C or better. Families will only reimburse the costs if students do not successfully complete the course. Also, school districts – such as the four in a local pilot program with Colorado Mountain College – can now partner with colleges to offer career tech classes for students who seek more of a vocational focus. Though these can also be dual-credit courses, they’re not intended to transfer to universities. Participating in the pilot program are the Roaring Fork School District, Garfield Re-2 School District, Garfield

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

MCS: A unique learning opportunity Pros and Cons for Students By: Briana and Olivia Going to a small school has both positives and negatives for students. Pros for students include academic advantages such as; smaller working groups, more one-on-one time with teachers, more flexibility with creative teaching, and ability to do more hands-on activities. A smaller variety of teachers can be both and advantage and a disadvantage for a learning environment. The greatest disadvantage in a small school is just that—we’re small. The school buildings lack a large library, proper gymnasium, science lab, and other such facilities. There are also pros and cons in the social environment for the students. Students have fewer peers to mingle with, there are few after school activities such as sports and clubs, and it’s almost impossible to keep secrets in a school this small. However, having fewer students also creates a friendlier atmosphere, with less peer pressure and no bullies. “It’s less of a hassle,” said one student, who had previously gone to a gone to a different, larger public school.

Size Matters!

• Simplicity and focus; communication is much easier • Improved instructional quality

There has been a great deal of research into the value of small schools such as the Marble Charter School. These reports have been promising, but no school is good simply because it is small. Indeed, several factors continue to make the difference in all schools: parent involvement, teacher ability and leadership are constants in the success of any school. We’ll be asking you to weigh in on those issues in January when you will be asked to fill out a parent survey so that we might improve our learning community. But when we review the research, it is interesting to note that school size makes a difference in both safety and learning. Key research findings: • Students learn well and often better in small schools (an analysis of 103 studies show that achieve ment is superior in small schools) • Violence and behavior problems diminish. We know our students well and we expect high degrees of participation. • Attendance is higher, dropouts fewer • Strong personal bonds develop between teachers and students • Parent and community are more involved

(Policy Brief, October 2001, WestEd)

In the search for successful schools, Joe Nathan from the University of Chicago reviewed 22 smaller schools throughout the United States. He discovered that, on average, small schools can provide: • A safe place for students • A more positive, challenging environment • Higher achievement • Higher graduation rates • Fewer discipline problems • Much greater satisfaction for families, students and teachers (Smaller, Safer, Saner Successful Schools, Nathan and Thao, 2007)

At Marble Charter School, we enjoy a family-like atmosphere where “all our kids are all our kids;” we all take responsibility for the respect and kindness demonstrated to everyone. We know each other well and enjoy the company of all of our students. It’s a great place to learn and a positive environment to work. Again, we’ll be looking for feedback on how we’re doing in January. And as always, come in or call any time. We enjoy sharing the school with others.

Teacher Responsibility By: Briana and Olivia In our small school, teachers have different responsibilities than they would in larger public schools. Our staff performs the duties that would usually fall to a secretary or custodian, such as taking phone calls, filling out paperwork, shoveling snow or fixing the toilet that broke that morning. Teachers also have to plan more extensively, as they must teach more than one grade at once, and also have to prepare all the materials for a lesson. For most subjects, teachers must create a curriculum using many different materials and texts, and some teachers must perform duties such as administrating required state assessments and solving student problems. On the flip side, MCS teachers have less papers to grade, and can get to know each student very well

The GOCO Grant By: Olivia

The Marble Charter School has received a GOCO Grant (Great Outdoors Colorado Local Parks and Outdoor Recreation). This grant gave us a total of $70,233! We will be using this grant to build a new playground, finish landscaping out side of the new building and fix the area in-between the school buildings. Everyone is very excited about a new playground coming in the spring!

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Grades K-1 Wonderkids Explore Family History

Ancestor Recipes

By: Justice Edited by: Victoria Here at MCS, we have been learning about our ancestors. For the Wonderkids, one of the great parts about it is learning about and sharing family recipes from long or not so long ago. The K-1 group collected recipes and made a cookbook. These cookbooks will help us fundraise for Marble Charter School and help you find recipes that you’ll love. So have fun baking and eating passed down recipes from breakfast to dessert in our own, homemade cookbook

By KD The Kindergarteners, 1st and 2nd graders are learning about immigration. They drew a family tree and made a book about their families and passed down recipes they have. They are also learning about their ancestors and the recipes that they make on special occasions or just as a yummy treat. K-2 is having a lot of fun making a book on their family histories. Learn more about the cookbook in Justice’s Article.

Aunt Paula Baker’s Carrot Cake Kindergartener Cormac’s Aunt 2 c of flour 1 1/2 c oil 1 c coconut 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 c milk 1 c chopped nuts 2 tsp. cinnamon 3 eggs 1tsp vanilla 1 tsp. salt 1 15 oz can drained/crushed pineapple 2 c sugar 2 c shredded carrots Sift the first four dry ingredients into a bowl. Put aside. Mix sugar, oil, milk, and eggs in a different bowl. Fold in the remaining ingredients. Bake at 350for a 2-9” round greased pans. Cook until done. Frosting 1 8oz cream cheese softened 2 tsp vanilla 1 stick butter 1 box powdered sugar- 1 lb. Beat the 1st three ingredients until fluffy. Add sugar. Beat well.

Hanukkah Reports

Personnel Narratives from Second grade

History of Hanukkah

My trip to Hawaii

By Patrick and Erica 2000 years ago in Isreal there was a war between the Jewish and the Greeks. The Greek king did not want the Jewish people to practice their religion. He wanted Jews to adopt the Greek ways. The Greek King had a big army but the small Jewish army won the war after three years of fighting. After the war, the Jewish claimed there temples back. They cleaned them out and rededicated them. This is what the word Hanukkah means in Hebrew, “rededication”. After cleaning their temple, they thought they would not have enough oil to burn during their celebration. They ended up having enough for 8 days. This was considered a miracle. Because of the Jews victory, Hanukkah is celebrated.

By Wyatt We rode a big airplane to Hawaii. It took a long time. We were going to Dustin’s wedding. When we got to our condo it was hot. Dustin’s parents watched me. I played the Wi and Mario brothers. My parents were at a party. The next day we went to the beach, we were catching crabs. The crabs were big and clear. We dug holes in the sand to catch them. It was a sunny day in Hawaii. We caught at least ten crabs. We put the crabs back into there holes. We also swam in a big crater. I saw a sea turtle. Fish were cleaning its very big shell. Then we went home. It was fun. It was a very long trip. I would not do it again.

2nd Grade

Dreidel By Maia and Easton At Hanukkah time they play a special game. It is called the dreidel game. A dreidel looks like a top. You have a pot of prizes in the middle . You have 5 to start out with. Everyone puts one in the pot to start . On the driedel there are four sides. They each have a symbol. They are Nun, Shin, Gimel and Hay. You spin the top and whatever symbol it lands on, is what you do. Gimel = take the pot, Hay = take half the pot, Nun = you do nothing and Shin = put two in. It is a fun game to play.

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Menorah By Brook-Lynn The menorah is a special candle holder used during Hanukkah. It has nine candles. One candle is lit each day of Hanukkah. There are eight days of Hanukkah the ninth candle is used to light the other candles. Hanukkah is also called the Festival of Light.

Latkes By Wyatt and Spencer Latkes are a potato pancake that are made during Hanukkah. The second graders made some and shared with K-1. This is how you make them. First we weigh the potatoes them we wash , peel and shred them. We mix the shredded potates with egg, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Last we fry them. We ate them with applesauce. I liked the ones that were not burnt.

The Mystery By Erica Ashley just got back from the school bus. She was walking her dog. She was in Redstone. It was quiet. Her brown dog was twinkles. She was Ashley. She was walking in to the museum. In the museum they saw a big dinosaur. They also see another dog. Her dog goes and plays with the other dog. She looks at the person. She had a purse and a suitcase. She put her suitcase down. She walked away. Ashley did not know what to do. She looked around. The other girl was running down the street. Ashley went to open the case slowly. Then she looked there was money in the case. She thought to herself, should I call the police or not? “ I should” she said, “ I will!” She called the police. The police came in no time. So she said to herself “ She was the one who was the robber that she heard of. The police found the girl. Ashley was the first one to find the robber. The End.


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Grades 3-5

Poems of the Year Award

Fourth and fifth grade students read several poems and chose which one each thought should win the “Poem of the Year Award.”

Creative Writing Our class receives a new vocabulary word every day. When we get a certain amount, we then write a story around these words.

It’s all the Same to the Clam By Lucas This poem should win poem of the year because it teaches people that the clams stay the same. I think that people and kids would laugh at some phrases. I found it cool that the clam could live for thousands of years. I think people would find the picture funny. I really think this poem should win Poem of the Year!

Myself By: Katie

Hi, my name is Katie and I have siblings, and one of them imitates me sometimes. Sometimes when our play gets strenuous I get tired but I have so much fun. Sometimes my brother, Jose The Shark makes me so mad but sometimes By Ralph Good happy. The “Shark” should win Poem of the Another day I was so shy because we Year for many reasons. It has great had a talent show, and I was so timid. rhymes and word choice. It fits perfectreport on the River Otter, by ly with the other parts of the poem. It is He was considerate of me because I wasResearch so frightened. Ralph The End a great poem size. It’s a perfect topic that the author picked, because who wouldn’t want to read a poem about a Mount Elbert shark. Last but not least this poem has By Tomas One day my family and I were climbing Mount Elbert. It was strenuous great detail throughout the whole because it was so high up! I was really reluctant to climb because it was too poem. That is why The “Shark” won Poem of the Year. steep and so rocky. There were emblems to show us where the trail led. When we got to the top, we saw birds migrating south. It also looked like What are Pockets for? people were getting ready to cultivate their land at the bottom of Mount Elbert. Bella When we got down, we were racing with chaos to the car. It was a hard hike, I think this poem should win poem but we had fun. of the year because it tells what can be

Grades 6-8

put in your pockets. It has some crazy things that I never thought could be put in your pockets. It lists very descriptive gadgets. Some are useful, rotten, old, some you can eat, play with, and make art projects with. It tells a great story. That’s why I think the poem of the year should be, “What are Pockets for?”

It’s All the Same to the Clam Megan I enjoy the poem, ”It’s all the Same to the Clam” because the author just expresses himself by saying, “Everything is the same to the clam.” He tries to explain that no matter what, even if you set it out in the rain or if the world ends, it’s all the same to the clam. He explains that the clam doesn’t do much. That is why I think “It’s All the Same to the Clam” should be Poem of the Year

ANIMALS THAT MIGRATE By Lauren Schlueter A whale migrates and a bird migrates. Lots of animals migrate. Migrating would be chaos for me because of all the animals passing me and pushing me like they are in a hurry. It would be strenuous for me. When you are migrating, I bet you can see the constellations in the sky. For a whale, I bet it is pretty underneath the water with the moon shining on you.

Ratio & Proportion By Jake & Justice

Travel Through Time and Across Continents with the 6th – 8th Graders

We studied ratio and proportion, and then we played “paper pool” to decide what ratio of side lengths would be the best to use for shooting pool. We presented our research to the school. A ratio is a comparison between two things with numbers, for example: 24:18 or 24/18 or 24% to 18%. A proportion is a comparison of two ratios, and is used to solve for a missing number, for example: 3:4 = n:100, or 3/4 = n/100; what is n? (n = 75).

6th – 8th graders at MCS just finished a big unit in Social Studies on Europe and Russia. They traveled through time from the Roman Empire through the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, through Enlightenment, Reformation, Revolutions, and two World Wars. They learned many “isms” along the way - feudalism, imperialism, nationalism, socialism, capitalism, and communism – and many other big concepts. They’ve taken their big test and wanted to share some of what they learned with you! Try taking their Famous Person Test!

MATH Symmetry By Briana I just finished a math book called, “Kaleidoscopes, Hubcaps, and Mirrors.” I learned all about the different kinds of symmetry, and shared this with the rest of the school. Here are pictures of my presentation.

Test Your Wits By Sam & Julia

Are you brave enough to solve this math problem? (100 – 50) + 1 – 40 x 2 – 5 + 1 + 2 ÷ 8 = ? Don’t forget PEMDAS! It’s the order of operations: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction. It was easy, wasn’t it? Check your answer on page 20

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Fun at MCS!

Every Friday, our MCS community joins together to celebrate our learning and share projects and fun with each other.

Nerds Are Awesome Day! We had fun dressing up like “nerds” to honor how cool it is to be super smart (even if sometimes that might mean a lack of color-coordination and social graces!)

Winter Bazaar

Answer to Math Problem on page 19: 51 – 80 – 6 + ? = -34.75

3rd – 5th graders teach the school about anemometers – their homemade windspeed measuring tools, and later they hosted an episode of the game show, “Jeopardy,” to teach us about all the cool weather facts they’d learned. 3rd – 5th graders put on their Emperor Q’in Play for the school to show their learning of ancient Chinese culture. They wrote the play themselves! 6th – 8th graders open the meeting with a skit, song and dance! A very happy December birthday to Miss Neddy! The students enjoy outdoor PE.

After School Program

Kids have been baking, crafting, and playing in our after school program thanks to Director Christy Lee. For Thanksgiving, the kids baked bread in the shape of turkeys – so cute! For the holidays, students attempted making colored pinwheels.

The Johnsons

Three years after the four brothers formed their band, each had mastered their chosen instrument. This year, unlike every year before, they had made it into the Infesting School’s Annual Talent Show. The show was to happen tomorrow, and the boys were just finishing writing their first song: “We all live in a Green Pine Tree.” The next day, the boys headed towards the hollowed out stump that served as the school auditorium. They set up their instruments, and, as the other beetles were sitting down, they started their song: In the grove where I was born Lived a bug who flew the trees And he told us of his life In the land of green pine trees We all live in a green pine tree A green pine tree, a green pine tree We all live in a green pine tree A green pine tree, a green pine tree

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Would Marble Charter School Be A Good Fit For YOUR Child? And our friends, are on the branch Many more are in the trunk And the band begins to play We all live in a green pine tree A green pine tree, a green pine tree We all live in a green pine tree A green pine tree, a green pine tree As we live a life of ease Every one of us has all we need Sky of blue, and tree of green In the land of green pine trees We all live in a green pine tree A green pine tree, a green pine tree We all live in a green pine tree A green pine tree, a green pine tree As they struck the last note, the assembled beetles began to buzz wildly. They whirred, shouted like “amazing” and everyone waved their antennae. The Beetles first performance was a hit.

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• Small Class Size, High Staff:Student Ratio (typically 5:1) • Kindergarten through 10th grade • Transportation to & from Redstone • Outstanding individualized educational opportunities • Warm, friendly, nurturing and supportive learning environment • We help children to reach their full potential. • Our combination of individualized instruction in core academics with project-based learning allows students to apply their skills in a real-world setting. • 9 & 10th grade selective enrollment, mentorships, individual learning plan, project based learning opportunities, contracted schedule.

Mission Statement The mission of the Marble Charter School is to provide opportunities for students to realize high levels of academic achievement.We create a nurturing learning environment that encompasses natural and cultural resources from the community.The school forms its instructional program to meet or exceed state standards and to provide each student with a successful learning experience. Marble Charter School expects its students, with full support of their families,to strive for excellence in all aspects of this learning process.

MARBLE CHARTER SCHOOL 412 West Main Street, Marble, Colorado 81623 970-963-9550 • Fax 970-963-8435 marblecharter@hughes.net www.gunnisonschools.net


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New Hampshire's Appalachian Trail offers straight-up adventure By Carrie Click, Echo editor Outside, the snow is piled high and the temps are cold and crisp, so so it seems like an odd time to write about a summer hike along the Appalachian Trail. But last January, amidst drifts and blizzards, I signed up and started getting in shape for a July 2010, eight-day backpacking trip through the Presidential Range in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The idea for the trip came from Laura, a friend of mine who lives in New Hampshire. She and Margaret, another friend from Connecticut, and I celebrated turning 40 in 2000 by hanging out on the beach on Sanibel Island off the coast of Florida. We ocean kayaked, bird-watched, and rode beach cruisers. So, in 2010, Laura got the brilliant idea to bag the beach and the lounge chairs and leap head first into a 70-mile, ninepeak, Appalachian Trail (AT) adventure to celebrate the three of us turning 50. I was game, and signed right up when I got the call to join Laura, Margaret and a group of like-minded hikers with the Appalachian Mountain Club.

Think again With six months to go, I had plenty of prep time to get strong for our July trip. I started doing free weights, push-ups and sit-ups, taking Pilates with Redstone’s own Sue McEvoy, and hiking up East Creek Trail east of Redstone every other day. Month after month, I counted down to the day our trip would begin. Snow melted into mud as I exchanged snowshoes for boots, and wildflowers sprouted in the warming temps. I felt fit and ready for our adventure. However, I would soon learn that hiking up and down East Creek was like a leisurely stroll to the mailbox compared to the terrain I met up with on the AT. In July, I put a pack on my back, boots on my feet and, with a trekking pole in each hand, headed out of the Pinkham Notch Visitors Center and into the Presidential Range with my fellow backpackers. Our group of four leaders and almost 20 hikers collectively shared the identical infantile sense of humor and outlook on life. There was zero whining or petty bickering and plenty of laugh-so-hard-your-stomach-hurts moments. As much as the group was similar, we were different, too. There was a grandmother, albeit a young grandmother, named Jenny, her grandson and their fellow hiking friend, all from Alabama. There was an English professor named Jim, and a pharmaceutical salesman named James. Stacey and Neil came from New Jersey, and two friends named Elvis and Dave came from New York City. Rounding out the bunch was a volunteer ambulance driver from Connecticut named Russ, a nurse named Carol from Pennsylvania, and a pathologist named Ethan from Massachusetts

We had five trip leaders to keep the group together. Denise had to leave early to get married, so Jackie took her place. Terri has to be the most grounded person I’ve ever met, and Paulette was incapable of pronouncing “Rs”; her Boston accent puts Mark Wahlberg to shame. At the helm was Tim Kennedy, a sage outdoorsman who made his living as an accountant when he wasn’t bagging peaks, and who’s been leading these trips for 37 years. We were his last group so it was a bit bittersweet for him.

Hello knees Even though the tallest mountains in New Hampshire peak out at just 6,000 feet, don’t be fooled. We averaged elevation gains and losses of at least 2,500 to 3,500 feet a day. And what this terrain lacks in height, it more than makes up for in tricky footing, seas of giant rocks, and in trails that go absolutely straight up and straight down (apparently, the concept of switchbacks was ignored when these trails were cut). Needless to say, we slept hard and well in our hut bunks, and welcomed the hot coffee that greeted us every morning as we stretched to get ready for the day ahead. I grew up in Aspen hiking in lots of backcountry, and love our mountains here. But a trip to another part of the world, be it New England or New Zealand, puts a new, fresh perspective on what’s out there.Would I recommend an Appalachian Mountain Club trip? Absolutely. For unique scenery, challenging terrain, great people and adventure, it’s a “winnah,” as Paulette would say.

The Appalachian Mountain Club offers a huge array of trips throughout New England, the U.S. and the world. To find out more about the club’s offerings, go to outdoors.org, or contact Appalachian Mountain Club, 5 Joy St., Boston, MA 02108, 617523-0636.

Top, New Hampshire's Appalachian Trail goes from the bottom of the valleys to the top of the peaks; lower, in spots, ladders are positioned on the trail for hikers, like Laura McDaniel here, to get up and down; bottom, Appalachian Mountain Club huts, such as the Madison Hut, are a welcome sight after a long day hiking along the Appalachian Trail.

Photos by Carrie Click


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

Marbleites Pam Lalis and Richard Wells recently took their Crystal Valley Echo down under. Here they are near Marysville, Victoria; at St. Kilda Pier in St. Kilda, Victoria; and with the Melbourne skyline. Photos courtesy of Toni Noah, Richard’s mom.

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The Echo’s Parting Shot…

See you next month! ** This month our Parting Shot is a bit different.** A farewell and best of luck to Nicole Richardson who is leaving her position as GM of the Redstone Inn. Tearing her away from her post is the inn’s new food & beverage manager Jacob Robbins.


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