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June 2011
Volume #8 Number 6
Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs The birth of the Crystal Valley’s newest hot spots By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer
Marble Times pages 21-24
As I See It a new column page 15
Redstone Rally page 13
Photo courtesy of Avalanche Ranch
Crystal Fly Shop page 5
A slippey slope page 3
Inside
The Crystal Valley has new hot springs at Avalanche Ranch.
What does it take to build a hot springs pool in the mountains? The Ogilby family, owners of Avalanche Ranch and Cabins, and their staff have discovered not only what it takes but have successfully completed three soaking pools fed by a natural hot springs on their property. Chuck Ogilby admits “he’s been like a kid in a sandbox” during the past winter and spring digging a well, running more than 3,000 feet of super-insulated pipe, constructing three pools along a cascading creek, and building a mechanical room, and changing room. In addition, a heat exchange tank had to be engineered to release the same geothermal water used in the pools, now cooled, into the Crystal River. It all started 34 years ago when Chuck and Meredith Ogilby, and partners Gary and Nancy Chinn, purchased the Hell Roaring Ranch on Highway 133. At the time, they were aware of some heat vents coming up on the east side of the highway on their property. After buying the adjoining Avalanche Ranch in 2004, the Ogilby family pursued the possibility of drilling for geothermal water. But after a group pow-wow, the owners, engineers and the driller agreed there was maybe a 50 percent chance of getting hot water on the west side of the highway where it could be piped to Avalanche Ranch. In February of 2008, son Kayo Ogilby, a geology professor at Colorado Rocky Mountain School, brought two classes of his students to the area. They discovered heat vents on the west side of the highway. “That next spring, in May, we drilled and hit 93-degree water at 90 gallons-a-minute,” says Chuck. “We pump-tested for two weeks – the state makes you do that – and it went up to 96 degrees in that two-week period,” says Chuck. At the same time, they had to test the flows at Filoha Meadows and the Penny Hot Springs, just to the south, to make sure their flows were not affected. “Kayo says the granite intrusion that came up between Penny Hot Springs and a mile below,” says Chuck. “[That] is where our water is, that brought up with it hot magma on both sides of the intrusion. So, it creates the hot water at Penny and this lukewarm water on our side.” continued on page 7
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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 and Redstone, you can now find our coffees at The Marble Hub, by the bag, and the cup! 105 West Main Street / Marble 704-9HUB or 704-9482
Marble Times Faculty Advisor Deb Macek Distribution Dawn Distribution • 963-0874 Contributors to this issue of The Crystal Valley Echo: Avalanche Ranch, USGS, John Emerick, George Newman, Shorty Williams - Sopris Photography, Kathy Small, Ron Sorter, Darrell Munsell, RCA, Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities, Lon Winston, Valley Divas, Melissa Sever, Bruce Gledhill, Ellie Kershow, Ruth Dukeman, CMC, Sarah Johnson, Melissa Sidelinger, Crystal Valley Preschool students and staff, Kyle Stewart, Peter Bone, Lisa Wagner, Janice and Allan Ingram, Steve Fowler, Katie Lowrey Little Marble Charter School students and staff
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A slippery slope: Crystal Valley landslides featured in USGS book By Carrie Click, Echo editor
Landslide living
Lots of books have been written about the Crystal Valley – history books, memoirs, trail guides, and coffee table photo books. A new book, being released at the end of this month, isn’t focusing on the Crystal Valley’s beauty, or the people who live here. It’s about the many landslides that occur throughout Colorado, and in this beautiful, steep and debris-flow prone valley. “Landslide Effects in Colorado” is by Lynn Highland, a geographer with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). More of a textbook than a blockbuster, Lynn says the purpose of the book, published by the USGS, is to establish a criteria for loss estimations for landslide and debris-flow damages. “We’re trying to get a handle on losses so that maybe insurance can cover damages to property,” said Lynn. Currently, Lynn says, insurance doesn’t cover losses due to landslides or debris flows. Lynn says her department, the National Landslide Information Center, within the USGS tries “to minimize the impacts of landslides through education and research,” so this book is an integral part of that.
Lynn Highland, a geographer with the USGS, recently visited the debris flow that was created last summer on Photo by Carrie Click Dorais Way.
Crystal one of the big slide areas in 2010 We all know that when the rain showers come during spring and summer, the slides start sliding in the Crystal Valley. But how do we compare to other spots around Colorado? continued on page 16
Slides (and sandbags) It’s the time of year to watch for rising water, too
With record-breaking snowfall last winter, the Crystal River is heading for an unusually high runoff. Pitkin County has delivered sandbags and sand to Elk Park in Redstone for potential flooding issues. Carbondale & Rural Fire is watching the river closely and will inform area residents if flooding is anticipated. Contact them at 963-2491, carbondalefire.org if you have concerns, and of course call 911 for emergencies. – Carrie Click
“The Landslide Handbook,” published by the U.S. Geological Survey, offers these recommendations for those who live in slide-prone areas, like the Crystal Valley. Prior to intense storms: • Become familiar with the land around you. • Support regulating construction in areas susceptible to landslides and debris flows. • Watch storm water drainage patterns on slopes near your home. • Contact your local authorities to learn about emergency response and evacuation plans for your area and develop plans for your family and business. During intense storms: • Stay alert and stay awake. Many debris flow fatalities occur when people are sleeping. • Consider leaving, if it is safe to do so, if you are in an area susceptible to debris flows and landslides. • Listen for any unusual sounds, such as trees cracking or boulders knocking together. • Be especially alert when driving. Embankments along roadsides are particularly susceptible to slides. If there’s imminent landslide danger: • Evacuate, if possible. • Contact your local fire, police or public works department. • Inform affected neighbors. After landslides occur: • Try to stay away from slide areas. • Check for injured or trapped victims, and help your neighbors. • Listen to a battery-operated radio or TV for emergency information. • Be aware that flooding may occur after a slide. • Check for damaged utility lines, and report any damage to the utility company. • Check foundations, chimneys and surrounding land for damage. • Replant damaged grounds as soon as possible since erosion can lead to flash flooding. • Seek the advice of a geotechnical expert to reduce landslide risk.
W H O “Who We Are” is a Q&A about a Crystal Valley resident or visitor. Our objective is to give community members better connections and familiarity with each other.
Cameron Law Frequent Crystal Valley Visitor
Name: Cameron Law Age: 48 Occupation: Music teacher, performer, composer, conductor Where do you live? Grand Junction Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa When did you work in the Crystal Valley and why? When the castle was open for weddings I often played in string quartets. This May, I visited the Crystal Valley during the Memorial Day weekend.
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What three things would you like people to know about you? 1) I play the cello pretty well. 2) I ride bicycles not quite as well. 3) and I dance not well at all. Which living person do you most admire? Yo Yo Ma, Lance Armstrong, and anyone who plays jazz well. What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? Just cuz you can, doesn't mean you should...
What is your favorite thing to do in the Crystal Valley? I seem to spend a lot of time outdoors when I'm here - biking, hiking and snowshoeing.
Who are you? Would you like others to know who you are and what you’re about? Or do you know someone who lives and/or works in the Crystal Valley who would make an interesting Who We Are subject? Let us know by contacting the Echo at cve@crystalvalleyecho.com, or call 963-2373.
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C A L E N D A R Your calendar for goings on in and around the Crystal River Valley
Help the Echo’s calendar grow; let us know. Send event items to echo@crystalvalleyecho.com by the 15th of the preceding month. Be sure to include the five Ws (who, what, when, why and where); contact info, cost and anything else you think readers need to know.
• June 1: 5:30-7 p.m. Valley Divas, a local women’s networking group, meets at Konnyakus, 568 Highway 133, Carbondale. $10/woman includes house drink and app. RSVP to 704-1711, lauri@limitlesslivingnow.com.
• June 2: 1-3 p.m. Time to recycle in Redstone. In front of the Church at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard. • June 2: 5:30 p.m. gates open. Opening day for the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo, at the Gus Darien Riding Arena on Catherine Store Road east of Carbondale; carbondalerodeo.com.
• June 3: Last day to register for Mountain Rural Philanthropy Days, held June 15-17 at Battle Mountain High School in Edwards, featuring keynote speaker Lt. Gov. Joseph Garcia. mountainrpd.org, 970-471-2628.
• June 3: 6-8 p.m. First Friday is a tradition in Carbondale. On the first Friday of every month, galleries offer special exhibits and open receptions; carbondalearts.com. • June 3: 6-8 p.m. As part of First Friday, Majid Kahhak paints live at Kahhak Fine Arts & School, 411 Main St., Carbondale; this month’s theme is “rodeo,” as a hat tip to the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo starting on June 2. 704-0622, mkahhak.com.
• June 3-5: Eighth annual Roaring Fork Valley Studio Tour; benefits the Carbondale Community School. 963-1680, roaringforkstudiotour.org.
• June 3: Colorado Mountain College opens an exhibit at its Glenwood Springs gallery featuring abstract paintings by Basalt artist Michael Raaum. Exhibit continues through July 27. 831 Grand Ave., Glenwood. 937-8367, michaelraaum.com.
• June 4: 8 a.m. Seventh annual Community River Float; take a river trip from Carbondale to Glenwood on the Roaring Fork with the Roaring Fork Conservancy and learn about wildlife, water issues while having fun. You must register online at roaringfork.org/riverfloat. $15/person. 927-1290.
• June 5: 4-6 p.m. Visit the late illustrator’s Jack Roberts Studio in Redstone’s Ranch Acres, hosted by Jack’s son Gary Miller and the Redstone Art Foundation (RAF) at the RAF annual membership party. Call Betty Daniel at 963-7461 regarding this event; go to redstoneartfoundation.org for more info. • June 6: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. “Serving a World of Customers” is a free workshop presented by CMC and Colorado Workforce Centers, at the CMC Glenwood Center, 1402 Blake Ave., Glenwood. To register, call 945-8638.
• June 6: 1-4 p.m. “Is Entrepreneurship Right for You?,” a fivepart, free workshop series presented by CMC and Colorado Workforce Centers, starts today and runs on June 8, June 10 and June 22. To register/for more info, call 945-8638.
• June 16: 6 p.m. Newcomers Picnic at Redstone Park. Everybody is invited; bring a side dish or dessert to share. 963-0326, redstonecolorado.com. • June 16: 7:30 p.m. Thunder River Theatre Company’s “The Trip to Bountiful” is in preview tonight at 67 Promenade, Carbondale. thunderrivertheatre.com, 963-8200 for more info and tickets. • June 17-19: The second annual Rocky Mountain Ominium Bike Race in Carbondale; carbondale.com. • June 17: 7 p.m. Smooth Money Gesture plays at Fourth and Main streets, Carbondale, and kicks off the Carbondale Summer of Music series. 963-1680, carbondalearts.com. • June 17: 7:30 p.m. Thunder River Theatre Company’s “The Trip to Bountiful” opens tonight at 67 Promenade, Carbondale. thunderrivertheatre.com, 963-8200 for more info and tickets. • June 18, 24-26, 30, July 1-2 : Thunder River Theatre Company’s “The Trip to Bountiful” plays at 7:30 p.m. each night (except for the June 26, Sunday matinee, at 2 p.m.) at 67 Promenade, Carbondale. thunderrivertheatre.com, 963-8200 for more info and tickets. • June 23: Hayes Carll at Performing Arts Center at Third Street Center (PAC3) in Carbondale; for tickets and time: pac3carbondale.com, 925-1663. • June 24-25: Tenth annual Sopris Music Fest hosted by Steve’s Guitars features local bands, food, and more. 963-3304, stevesguitars.net. • June 24-26: The second annual Redstone Rally: motorcycles, food, special events; 963-2691, redstonerally.com. • June 25: 10:30 a.m. A Tribute to the Fallen honors military veterans and is part of Redstone Rally in Redstone; redstonerally.com. • June 25: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The sixth annual Gunnison Valley Public Safety Expo takes place at Jorgenson Park, 411 E. Tomichi Ave. (Highway 50), in Gunnison. Scott Morrill, 970-641-2481, gunnisoncounty.org. • June 25: 10-11 a.m. A meeting to discuss CMC’s two new bachelor degree programs in business administration and sustainability studies is at CMC in Carbondale, 690 Colorado Ave. 9632172, coloradomtn.edu. • June 25: GreenLeaf Run – 5K and 10K – begins and ends at the Carbondale Recreation Center; carbondale.com. • June 25: Valley Cruisers Car Club display their classic cars and motorcycles at the Redstone Rally in Redstone; valleycruisers.org.• June 29: 10-11 a.m. A meeting to discuss CMC’s two new bachelor degree programs in business administration and sustainability studies is at CMC in Carbondale, 690 Colorado Ave. 963-2172, coloradomtn.edu.
ONGOING
• Total Body Fitness spring and summer schedule in Redstone is Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30-10:30 a.m., at the Church at Redstone on the Boulevard. Have a two-hour body experience: Sculpt your figure with low impact to burn body fat, weight-bearing exercises to strengthen and breathing and mindful stretching for flexibility and body/mind awareness. Free to the community. All abilities welcome. Since 1995. Personal training available. Instructor: Lisa Wagner, 963-8240. • Every Tuesday, Independence Run & Hike hosts a trail run at 5:45 p.m. Rain, cold or sun. 995 Cowen Dr., Carbondale, 704-0909. • 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. • Every Wednesday from June 15-Oct. 5, the Carbondale Farmers’ Market is at Fourth and Main from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 704-4190, carbondalefarmersmarket.com. • Want to be "In Stitches"? Every first, third and sometimes fifth Wednesday, bring the stitches (knit, crochet, needlepoint etc.) of your choice to the Redstone Inn Library Room from 4-6 p.m. Beginner to advanced. Call Kay Bell, 963-9811 or Mary Dorais, 963-3862. • Every Thursday from June 2-Aug. 18, the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo at the Gus Darien Riding Arena on Catherine Store Road (County Road 100), Carbondale. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., slack at 6:30 p.m., grand entry at 7:30 p.m. carbondalerodeo.com. • Recycling in Redstone is on the first and third Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m. Bring your cardboard, glass, plastic, newspapers, magazines, aluminum, steel cans and office paper to the Pitkin County bin parked adjacent to the Church at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard.
• Every Friday during the summer, the Redstone Company Store hosts Fresh Fridays for organically grown produce, meats, poultry, jams, cut flowers and more; from 3-7 p.m. on the Boulevard on the lawn outside the store. 963-3408. • Every Saturday at 7:30 a.m., Independence Run & Hike hosts a group run. Rain, cold or sun. 995 Cowen Dr., Carbondale, 7040909. • Every week from June 17-July 23, Carbondale Summer of Music presents free evening concerts in Sopris Park. Check the schedule at carbondalearts.com under “Events.” • Throughout the summer, Carbondale Recreation offers classes and programs for a range of activities for kids and adults. 704-4190, carbondalerec.com. • Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers has a busy summer schedule of volunteer stewardship of public lands. Complete program information is available at rfov.org, 927-8241. • Redstone and Marble locals can get a Locals Card for discounts at the Redstone Inn at Happy Hours and more. Stop by the inn. 9632526.
• June 11: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wildfire prevention meeting is at the Marble Fire Station, 300 Park Ave., Marble, and includes grand applications and pheromone pickup. Lunch available from Slow Groovin BBQ. Presented by the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District. 963-2491.
• Every day during the summer at 1:30 p.m., tours of the historic Redstone Castle give you a peek into Redstone’s illustrious past. $15/adults; $10/seniors and children; tickets available at Tiffany of Redstone, Redstone General Store, and the Crystal Club Café all on Redstone Boulevard.
• 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.
• June 11: 6-8 p.m. Howard Berkman and Big Bottom, kicking Chicago blues, kicks off the Magical Moments summer concert series, Redstone Park. 963-8240, redstonecolorado.com.
• Most every day, horse-drawn carriage rides clip clop around Redstone. $25/person. 963-2526, redstoneinn.com.
UPCOMING
• Pilates in Redstone is on Monday and Thursday mornings; 8-9 a.m. is advanced; 9:30-10:30 a.m. is beginner; and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. – all levels, everyone welcome, at the Redstone Inn. $10 fee, punch passes available. Dress comfortably and bring a mat. Call instructor Sue McEvoy at 704-1843 for more info.
• July 2: Honey Don’t, folk, bluegrass and original songs, live at Magical Moments summer concert series, Redstone Park, from 6-8 p.m. 963-8240.
• June 14: 6 p.m. Redstone Community Association meets at the Redstone Inn. Learn about upcoming Redstone events, and help plan for them; redstonecolorado.com.
• June 14: 8 p.m. Maputo Mensah African Drumming and Dance Company is at the Third Street Center, 520 E. Third St., Carbondale. $10/adult, $5/6-17, free/5 and under. Advance tickets are available at 947-8367 or abeauchamp@coloradomtn.edu.
• June 16: 1-3 p.m. Time to recycle in Redstone. In front of the Church at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard.
• 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.
• July 2-9: MARBLE/marble Symposium XXIII attracts sculptors of all levels of experience to carve marble in Marble. marbleinst.org, 303-297-1429. • July 3: Steve Earle and the Dukes (and Duchesses) at Performing Arts Center at Third Street Center (PAC3) in Carbondale; for tickets and time: pac3carbondale.com, 925-1663. • July 4: Fourth of July in Redstone includes a village parade and old fashioned, small-town family activities all day; redstonecolorado.com.
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Crystal Fly Shop expands at new Carbondale location By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer
There’s a lot more space in the Crystal Fly Shop these days. The business, owned by David Johnson, recently relocated from Main Street in downtown Carbondale to 1087 Highway 133 in the City Market Plaza next to Domino’s Pizza. Dave figures he now has four or five times more floor space and 15 times more wall space than in his previous 400 square foot location. “I looked at places all over Carbondale and this space was unique,” Dave says. “There is better parking, more traffic in the plaza and more exposure to people driving by on the highway.” David Johnson of Crystal Fly Shop. Photo by Sue McEvoy And all the new room allows Crystal Fly Shop to display their vast array of fishing gear and accessories. “We have a wide selection of fishing packs and luggage, 150 models of fly rods in stock, reels, waders and boots, a lot of outdoor clothing, boating accessories for rafting and fishing boats, books, maps and the best fly line selection in the valley,” adds Dave. New this year is some basic camping gear and accessories that cater even to non-fishermen. Dave opened the shop after 15 years working as a fishing guide in Basalt. Originally, the shop was a place to headquarter his outfitting business and eventually the retail began to grow. Now, he and shop manager Wolf Scheiblberg spend more time in retail, while a roster of eight to 10 guides lead fishing excursions. Crystal Fly Shop’s guides offer fly-fishing trips including half day, three-quarter day and full day wade trips and float trips year round. “We get a very broad spectrum of clients for the fishing trips,” Dave says. “We’re less expensive than our competition. We are innovative and started the three-quarter day trip because six hours is about perfect and includes lunch.” The majority of the trips are on the Roaring Fork and Fryingpan rivers although they also fish the Colorado and Crystal rivers when conditions are favorable. The float trips utilize rafts and dories with up to two clients, and wade trips see up to three clients per guide. Clientele ranges from locals and people driving up from Denver to international visitors. “What I really require of my guides is that they are good fishermen and nice guys,” Dave says. “They have a lot of patience and are fun to be around. We try to meet the expectation the client has for that day.” Stop by the new location or shop online at crystalflyshop.com or call 963-5741.
Fresh Fridays come to Redstone Redstone Company Store features wine tastings this summer, too By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer
Some of the best local, organic produce and foodstuffs are now available at Redstone’s new farmers market every Friday this summer and fall. Bob and Deb McCormick, owners of the Redstone Company Store, are hosting Fresh Fridays every Friday afternoon from 3-7 p.m. on the lawn outside of their store. Deb has recruited Dava Parr of Fresh & Wyld / Farmhouse Inn in Paonia to supply organic, farmgrown fresh produce, meats, poultry, jams, cut flowers and more for the market. Also new this summer, the Redstone Company Store is offering wine tastings and sales of some of Colorado’s premier locally-produced wines. The McCormicks have teamed up with vintner Rob Kimball of 5680 Winery, also in Paonia, to offer wines from the West Elks American Viticultural Area (AVA), just over McClure Pass in the North Fork Valley. Vineyards in the West Elks AVA are some of the highest in elevation in North America and produce a number of Colorado’s best wines. The high elevation and low humidity, combined with cool nighttime temperatures help retain a high degree of acidity as the grapes ripen. The region is noted for its white wines, especially Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. Several wineries also produce high quality Pinot Noir and Merlot. Fresh Fridays started on May 27 and run through the fall. So come on down to Redstone Boulevard for some fresh produce and a little old-fashion fun. The Redstone Company Store is located right across from the Redstone Inn. Call 963-3408 for more information.
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West Divide representatives reveal new plans Even though Redstone dam not considered, Crystal River dams still a possibility By John Emerick, Crystal River Caucus vice chair
At our last meeting on May 12, Crystal River Caucus members were eager to learn more about the downsized West Divide Project. A decades-old plan proposing two dams – one near Redstone, the other near the Placita town site – on the Crystal River was substantially altered and reduced in April. One of the reductions that brought a collective sigh of relief from valley residents was the elimination of the planned Osgood Reservoir, which would have inundated the village of Redstone and some nearby subdivisions. The size of the planned Placita Reservoir farther upvalley was reduced, but questions remain about where the a potential pond would be located and what communities would be affected. Although engineering details, including maps, will not be released until after the District Water Court considers the West Divide Project in late May, we did get a few answers from project representatives who attended the meeting.
No out-of-basin diversions The bottom line, according to Bruce Wampler of the West Divide Water Conservancy Board, is that water will not be taken out of the Crystal River basin as had been previously planned, eliminating the possibility of a tunnel and ditch system that would have delivered Crystal River water to Divide
and Mamm creeks near Rifle. “If there ever comes a day when we need to deliver more water to those areas,” Bruce told caucus attendees, “we will need to find another source.” The remaining storage reservoirs left in the project include a planned 5,000-acre-foot reservoir on Yank Creek, a Thompson Creek tributary, and the planned Placita Reservoir, reduced from 58,000 acre-feet to 4,000 acre-feet Bruce explained why he believes these reservoirs are needed. “The West Divide Project feels that it has an obligation to maintain some flexibility regarding water flow and storage in the Crystal River,” said Bruce. “We do not know how climate change will impact river flow in the future.” He stated that the purpose of the two reservoirs would be to increase flow in the lower Crystal, which has run nearly dry during past drought years. A question arose as to whether these two modestlysized reservoirs would be sufficient to offset such low flow conditions. “Probably not,” replied Kerry Sundeen, a hydrologic consultant for the West Divide Project. “We might also need to consider implementing irrigation efficiency measures to allow more water in the river.” Kerry also agreed that buying out some of the water rights from present users might be part of the solution. Bogan Flats Reservoir? We all wanted to know what the new configuration of the Placita Reservoir would be. According to Kerry, the dam would be just downstream of the U.S. Forest Service
Bogan Flats Campground. The dam and reservoir would be completely on Forest Service land. While no private land, including the Chair Mountain subdivision, would be inundated, the campground would be lost to the reservoir and the road to Marble would need to be relocated. Ensuing discussion revealed that the reservoir would be filled with spring runoff, and emptied during late summer. Some members reminded us that a similar situation exists at the Paonia Reservoir, and didn’t like the concept of a large “mudhole” marring the landscape of the Crystal Valley, especially if it would come at the cost of displacing nearly pristine river and riparian habitat that exists there now. Ecologist Dee Malone pointed out that a dam at that location on the Crystal will change the flow characteristics downstream. High springtime flows are needed to maintain the channel islands and other habitat characteristics that make the Placita area so valuable to wildlife. But there might not need to be a dam on the Crystal. “Our objective is to hold open a water right for some future use”, Bruce said, “It’s not to actually do any kind of detailed engineering at this point.” Bruce later stated that perhaps a reservoir, if needed, could be on a tributary stream. It is difficult for the caucus to support or oppose an initiative such as this without knowing all the details. However, a straw poll taken at the meeting indicated that there were many caucus members who were opposed to any dam on the Crystal. Certainly we expect to learn more about the “new” West Divide Project in coming months, and I expect it to stay on the caucus agenda. For more information, contact the Crystal River Caucus at crcaucus@gmail.com.
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Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs
From left, Hal Burleson, Naomi Parker, and Janna and Scott Stegall all listen to Chuck Ogilby (back row), explain the workings of the new Avalanche Ranch hot spring's pools. Naomi and Janna are relatives of the founders of the ranch, Ollyn and Virginia Parker.
The new hot springs at Avalanche Ranch. Photos courtesy of Avalanche Ranch
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There was no flow change at either site during the two-week test. The Ogilbys’ well is located 200 feet below the surface, with the pump at 160 feet. “It’s been pumping now for a month and a half and it’s gone from 93 degrees here at our end, to this morning at 99.2,” Chuck says. “Every three days it goes up another tenth of a degree. It’s a mystery; its been a big science project.” Of course, you can’t just drill and make yourself a hot springs pool without a permit. It took more than a year to meet the state and Environmental Protection Agency requirements. There also has to be a direct return pipe in case there is ever a call on the river. And then there’s the testing. There are specific tests three times a week, weekly, monthly and quarterly for everything from dissolved solids, minerals, Ph and bacteria. “We had to do a ‘wet test’ where 50 flathead minnows have to be able to live in the (released) water for 48 hours and we passed that with flying colors,” says a relieved Chuck. “None of them died. You fail the test if 50 percent of them die.” The three pools, totaling 10,000 gallons, were designed to meet the state standards. With 85 gallons a minute coming in, they turn over completely in two hours and do not require any chlorination. There was some professional help on the project. Bill Slaughter’s Heating and Cooling out
of Delta, designed the mechanical room, geothermal system and heat exchange components. Water is robbed from the heat exchange tank to boost the heat in the upper two pools to 103 to 105 degrees, and the geothermal will heat the 13 buildings of the resort in the winter. The pools, which are up to four feet deep, are surrounded by red sandstone and flagstone walls and decking, and have pebble bottoms. There is even a waterfall cascading into the lowest pool, named the Grotto. Janna Stegall is the granddaughter of Ollyn and Virginia Parker, who founded the 20th century incarnation of Avalanche Ranch in the 1940s. The cabins moved to their present location at the ranch in 1959. Janna recently visited the ranch and was truly amazed and impressed, feeling as though the family history was evolving. “When I walked behind the barn and saw the marvelous design of the springs, I thought, ‘Oh how I wish my grandparents could see this,” Janna says. The three pools accommodate 15 to 20 people. Plans include year-round availability to cabin guests and some paid public access. With views of Mount Sopris, Elephant Mountain, and Avalanche Creek and the Crystal valleys, a more pristine area to reap the benefits of an outdoor hot mineral bath may be hard to find. For more information, contact Avalanche Ranch at 963-2846, avalancheranch.com.
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Open Space to maintain Redstone public restrooms By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer
On May 19, Redstone Community Association (RCA) board members Lisa Wagner and Bruce Gledhill attended the Pitkin County Open Space and Trails (OST) board meeting to speak on behalf of RCA’s request for OST to take over summer funding for the public bathrooms in Redstone Park. For more than a decade, RCA has been responsible for maintaining and cleaning the bathrooms year-round, a cost of several thousand dollars annually. As a nonprofit community organization, these costs nearly led to the bankruptcy of the association. At the meeting, OST committed to pay 100 percent of the costs for the cleaning, maintenance and trash removal of the bathrooms from April 15 to Nov. 15, and RCA will remain responsible for them in the winter months. RCA will continue to oversee the maintenance and hire the cleaning staff. During the past several years, OST has acquired several important parcels of land in the immediate Redstone area, including Filoha Meadows and the Redstone boulders. As the only public bathrooms in town, RCA members felt strongly that that service needed to continue to be provided. "It is hard to overstate the significance of this decision," says Bruce. "It is a huge step that helps ensure RCA’s financial viability for the future." In a separate action at the meeting, the OST board also committed to spend $31,000 as matching funds to activate the Scenic Byway grant that was recently made available for the renovation of Elk Park. “We think the visual impact of the renovations on both sides of the highway at Redstone’s entrance should have a significant impact on getting people into town both this summer and next,” Bruce says. Work on that project is expected to be completed by summer 2012.
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The meeting on May 5 began with a presentation by the Marble Charter School students regarding the pine beetle threat and possible damage prevention. Among other activities at the meeting was a presentation by representatives of the West Region Wildfire Council regarding the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Emphasis was on how individuals can protect their homes and property. Grant money is available to help with the expense of the recommended fire mitigation actions. Groups of individuals have a better chance of getting grant money. Approval was given for closure of the road in front of the Marble City State Bank Building on May 27 for the grand opening of The Marble Hub. The board approved sending a letter to a Marble resident requesting him to remove his personal property from town property. The resident has 15 days to comply. The board also approved a meeting of board members with an attorney based in the city of Gunnison to discuss methods for dealing with these kinds of situations. The board approved sending a letter to all current business owner license holders saying that they must reapply for their licenses.
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What’s up with Pitkin County? Pitkin County’s solar code update By George Newman, Pitkin County District 5 commissioner
Just as the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has been revisiting the land use code in regards to agricultural buildings and greenhouses (May’s “What’s Up with Pitkin County?” column), we have also asked staff to address public concerns about solar installations. Once again, Pitkin County staff held a public roundtable discussion in Basalt including caucus members, solar installers and interested citizens. The information gathered from these meetings has been processed, presented to Planning and Zoning (P&Z) and to the BOCC during the past year. We are now at the point of refining all of the recommendations and we hope the matter will appear on our regular BOCC public hearing agenda for a vote later this summer. Initially, the county was asked to modify the code to allow an increase in the height restriction for ground-mounted solar collectors. Current code limits the height of these structures to 10 feet, which can cause problems when heavy snow is on the ground. Rather than address just this one issue, the BOCC felt it was important to revisit the solar code in its entirety to also address the issue of glare, and the prospect of neighborhood solar arrays as well as commercial solar farms. To date, P&Z has held four meetings on this subject, including one joint meeting with the BOCC. Based on the information gathered, county staff recommends increasing the height limit for ground mounted solar collectors to 12 feet on parcels of 80 acres or less and to 16 feet for parcels of 80 acres or more, the rationale being that, on larger properties, visual impacts on neighbors would be less. Personally, I question the use of lot size as a gauge in this instance. Meanwhile, glare is an offsite impact that can affect neighbors of a property with solar panels, and will now be included under our “nuisance” section of the code. When glare is determined to be a nuisance, the property owner will be required to mitigate the problem. Solar installers are cognizant of this issue and are hopefully addressing it. One solution is to install adjustable panels. This would allow changing the angle of the panels to reduce glare and optimize the solar gain as the angle of the sun changes with the seasons. Other options for mitigation are also open to consideration. P&Z also recommends staff review almost all types of solar energy collectors. This would require more staff time but, due to state law, the limits on what local jurisdictions may charge for solar review is $500 for residential and $1,000 for commercial arrays. This then becomes a budgetary issue for our community development department. While I feel it is important that public notice be given, perhaps a simpler review process could be devised, especially for small residential projects. The last major concern involves neighborhood and commercial solar farms. Currently, zoning regulations only allow solar panels as an accessory use: they are not allowed as a primary use on the land. Staff proposes a one-step special review by P&Z for a neighborhood solar farm, while a full-scale solar farm for the purpose of commercial electricity generation would require a more extensive two-step review. Both reviews will include site-specific standards. Pitkin County’s ultimate goal is to encourage energy efficiency and lower our carbon footprint. Our challenge is to accomplish this goal without over-regulation, but with sensitivity to the potential impacts on neighbors. As always, any thoughts or comments you have on these issues are appreciated as we work through our deliberations. {I} In this column, your District 5 Commissioner George Newman offers his take on current matters. You can reach him at george.newman@co.pitkin.co.us. Pitkin County commissioners hold weekly work sessions on Tuesdays and bi-monthly public hearings on Wednesdays in the Plaza One building next to the Pitkin County Courthouse on Main Street in Aspen. Both meetings are televised live and repeated on locater CG12 TV. Agendas are posted online at aspenpitkin.com.
Pitkin County’s ultimate goal is to encourage energy efficiency and lower our carbon footprint.
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Thursday evenings through the summer By Kathy Small, Carbondale Wild West Rodeo The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo (CWWR) is returning to Carbondale for its ninth season starting June 2 for a 12-week series that’ll run until Aug. 18. The series is produced by a nonprofit, volunteer association committed to keeping the Roaring Fork Valley’s western heritage alive by offering a fun family-oriented event for residents and visitors alike. “We are a small town rodeo with big time fun for everyone,” says Dave Weimer, the association’s president. “We hope to see everyone there; it’s the place to be on Thursday night.” Mutton busting. Photo by Shorty Williams, Expect mutton busting, team roping, barrel Sopris Photography racing and bull riding. And Dave says this year’s rodeos will have added events. “To add more fun we will feature cowhide races and rescue races on alternating nights throughout the season,” he says. “We did the cowhide races a couple of times last year and they are a hoot.” Also new this year is paid parking around the fence that will cost $20 per vehicle. The fence perimeter is a much-coveted, front row seat to all the action and pulling your truck up to the fence and filling it with friends and family is an ideal way to see all the action. With the cost of producing the rodeo having gone up, so will admission prices this year. Adult admission is $10, and as always, children 10 and under with an adult are free. Mike Kennedy, the rodeo association’s vice president, says you can take advantage of season tickets to save money; a book of 12 tickets (fully transferable) are $100, he says. “You can purchase [tickets] at Sopris Liquor and Wine, which is really convenient,” says Mike. And there are other ways to save on admission as well. “With the price of gas, our carload price of $30 for up to six people offers a real bargain,” says Dave. “Coming out together to the rodeo with friends, family or neighbors is what it’s all about.” The 2011 Rodeo Royalty will be featured in the Grand Entry again this year, which is at 7:30 p.m. at each rodeo. Caitlyn Kinney is this year’s queen. Heidi Small and Emily Clinco are the 2011 queen attendants. The royalty serves as role model for young women in Carbondale town and as in past years, the CWWR will provide scholarship funds to the royalty. On rodeo Thursdays, gates open at 5:30 p.m., slack is at 6:30 p.m. and Grand Entry is at 7:30 p.m. The rodeo grounds are County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road). If you would like to volunteer at the rodeo, contact Melanie at 379-0809. For more informaBarrel racing Photo by Shorty Williams, Sopris Photography tion, go to carbonadalerodeo.com.
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Redstone Coke Ovens Update Combining 1903 masonry with 2011 restoration techniques Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of monthly updates about the construction at the Redstone coke ovens. Each one will summarize what’s happened in the last month and what to expect in the future.
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As you’ve probably seen, excavation and masonry work is well underway at the Redstone coke ovens. They haven’t dug up anything crazy yet, but we’re hoping. I’ll keep you posted because we’re keeping everything they find. On May 11, the contractors showed their work so far to our engineer, the county project manager and us at the Redstone Historical Society. We all have to agree on their work before their entire crew – about eight guys – is brought in to work on the project big-time. One issue settled: The coloration of the existing mortar varies enough so that the engineer agreed to let the masons use two colors rather than try to match everything with an average of colors. Another: All moss and lichen remain even as live roots between brick is removed. The Secretary of the Interior has restoration standards that folks have to agree to meet in order to get Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) grant money. So to match the existing firebrick, three old bricks had to be halved to sample the insides for color. The replacement brickwork is a little lighter in color now but should weather to match. The masons are re-using as much historic brick as they find. The contractor made acid-etched concrete jamb blocks to match the color and texture of the few old ones we’d found. These jamb blocks are the limestone-colored blocks you see at the front of each “A-type” stabilized oven door opening. “B-type” stabilization is planned for the more ruined ovens where jamb blocks won’t be used. An arched rowlock firebrick – brick laid on edge with each brick’s long edge facing up with the end facing out – “springs” from the top of those blocks. Once the arch is in place, the dome is structurally sound. You can see this on an old oven next to the Miners’ Monument at the south end of the highway row. The masons have also built a sample barrel-vaulted access tunnel, which they’ll need when they build the full “restoration” of four ovens to 1903 dress. More on that next time. Just remember, these ovens belong to all of us. If you have any questions about anything that’s happening over there, call Melissa Sever, Pitkin County’s project manager at 9205390, or me, Ron Sorter, at 963-1787.
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The Redstone Historical Society hosted the monthly meeting of the Four Rivers Historical Alliance at the Redstone Inn on May 9. The alliance includes the historical societies or communities of Aspen, Snowmass Village, Basalt, Eagle, Carbondale, Redstone, Marble, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt, and Parachute. Alliance members combined the meeting with a site visit to Redstone that included a tour of the Boulevard and the Redstone Castle. The Four Rivers Historical Alliance is the principal regional group to plan, develop and sustain a collaborative effort among historical societies and related organizations, agencies, and communities for the purpose of promoting historic preservation and cultural heritage tourism. It is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the historic assets of the area through collaboration, education, resource sharing, and marketing. Through these means, the alliance plans to increase public awareness of the value of historic preservation as well as provide a major boost to cultural heritage tourism in the region. The alliance is planning to become a member of the Colorado Heritage Tourism Program, which will benefit Redstone and other regional communities. – Darrell Munsell, Redstone Historical Society
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The Newcomer's Picnic will be held Thursday, June 16, at 6PM. This event will also serve as our annual meeting for RCA and will include the election of new board members. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will provide bratwurst as well as tea and lemonade. If you can, please bring your own plates, table service, and chairs. This is a great time to enjoy the company of your neighbors, to greet any newcomers, and be introduced to the new board members for RCA.
Bob and Debbie McCormick attended our last meeting to inform the RCA about their plans for bringing a Farmer’s Market to Redstone. The Market will offer a variety of wonderful Paonia grown vegetables along with fresh flowers, breads and specialty meats and more. The Market will be held every Friday from 3 to7 PM on the lawn behind The Country Store. Friday’s will be extra special in Redstone this summer. Stroll the Boulevard and see what’s new in our quaint shops. And for heaven’s sake don’t cook! Choose to dine out. Make it a “Friday Night in Redstone.”
Thank You Earth Lovers Thanks to all who took part in our annual Earth Days Clean-up. Our town and riverbanks are looking great! What’s That? Did we miss a spot to be cleaned up? Lisa Wagner still has trash bags available for those who want to continue Earth Days Clean Up. You may contact her at: 963-8240. Remember to put the bags on Highway 133 for pick up.
Jen Stanazek reflects on the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Once again we had a wonderful Community Easter Egg Hunt. Many of us thought it might be the year for sunshine and green grass, but Mother Nature surprised us all with a nice layer of fresh snow! This didn't stop our great Easter Bunny or any of the 60+ children that came bundled up on Saturday morning. There are too many people to name individually but to PJ, Melton Olivia Savard and everyone who came to help THANK YOU! Without the donations and support of the community we could not make this event possible. Next year - rain, snow, sunshine? Whatever the weather brings we will see
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Redstone Rally
All are invited to the Redstone Rally Motorcycle and Classic Car Event coming to town June 24-26! This Ride In Bike Show will feature music all weekend, a poker run, Redstone Castle tours, a nascar simulator, silent auction and vendor booths. (vendor space is still available) The Valley Cruisers Classic Car Club will also join in on the festivities. All proceeds for this event will go to Project Sanctuary, helping our troops to reconnect with loved ones, and to readjust to life when they return home. Visit: www.projectsanctuary.us For more information about Redstone Rally go to: www.redstone rally.com. This event is going to be a blast. Don’t miss it!
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Howard Berkman will kick off the FREE summer concert series in the Redstone Park, Saturday, June 11 from 6 to 8 PM. Howard is known for his Chicago Blues and Rock. What could be better than enjoying the views of Mt Sopris, the sounds of the Crystal River, and with the rhythm of Blues and Rock!
4th of July “Oh My”
Can you believe that the 4th of July is just around the corner! There is no place like Redstone for the 4th. Besides having the best parade in the west Redstone treats their visitors to a time they’ll never forget. The Ducky Derby, the jet fly over, the famous water fights, games for the children, and more make this day a treasured tradition for our town. Watch for more details to come in the July Echo.
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A & E Briefs Connie Hendrix receives honor In this summer’s Echo Summer Guide, just published, we feature Marble watercolor artist and sculptor Connie Hendrix. Congratulations continue to go out to Connie who in April received a lifetime membership in the Southern Watercolor Society. In order to be selected for this honor, Connie had to have exhibited in 10 southwest juried competitions, which includes 17 states. “When people don’t know what a person is doing up here in the winter,” Connie says, “you enter the big shows and build your credentials.” – Sue McEvoy
The Marble Hub gets its ribbon cut on May 16 On May 16, The Marble Hub ribbon cutting and dedication took place amid much fanfare. The building, the original Marble City State Bank Building, was wrapped in yellow ribbon and scores of valley residents and civic leaders attended. The entire Marble Charter School and Crystal Valley Preschool paraded down Main Street from the school to the celebration accompanied by the town’s fire engine. There, Hub director Charlotte Graham and marketing director Connie Hendrix thanked the many people and organizations that helped make the Hub a reality. The Marble Hub is Marble’s new community and visitor center as well as coffee shop, library, bookstore and consignment shop. Plans are to install wireless Internet, and to be open seven days a week in the summer and fall from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Stop by to see what’s happening in and around Marble, or call 704-9HUB. – Sue McEvoy
African drumming and dance troupe in Carbondale Colorado Mountain College’s ArtShare program and the Aspen Dance Connection will present a performance by the Maputo Mensah African Drumming and Dance Company, known as Logo Ligi, on June 14, at 8 p.m., at the Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St. in Carbondale. Logo Ligi consists of musicians and dancers, led by brothers Maputo Ayuba Mensah and Mawuenyega Mensah of West Africa, who have studied Ghanaian music for many years. Formed five years ago, the troupe is dedicated to celebrating and teaching the style and spirit of traditional Ghanaian performance art. The name of the group comes from the Ghanaian language of Ga, and translates as “to tickle or excite.” Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students up to 17. Children 5 and under are free. Advance tickets are available at 947-8367 or abeauchamp@coloradomtn.edu.
Valley Divas meet on June 1 A newly formed women’s networking group, The Valley Divas, meets the first Wednesday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. at Konnyakus in Carbondale. The next event is June 1. During the previous months, we have brought together more than 125 women from businesses throughout the valley. Cost is $10 and includes a house drink and appetizers. Bring a business card for door prize drawings and networking. Please RSVP. Visit the Valley Divas’ Facebook page, facebook.com/valleydivasroaringfork, and click the “Like” button for ongoing information. To RSVP or for more information, contact Lauri Rubinstein at 704-1711 or via e-mail at lauri@limitlesslivingnow.com. – Valley Divas
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Get ready to rally: Redstone Rally 2011 Motorcycles and more benefits military families By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer
This year’s Redstone Rally promises to be just as exciting as its inaugural event last June. Scheduled for June 24 -25, with participants wrapping up and heading out on June 26, the rally is a benefit for Project Last year was the first Redstone Rally. This year is looking Sanctuary, a Colorado-based nonprofit even better. Photo by Janette Bier organization that provides therapeutic retreats for military families. Mitch Alcala, operator of the Redstone Cliffs Lodge, is a professional biker and man of all things motorcycle. He and his brother Richard are organizing the event, which includes a poker run, classic car show, vendors’ booths, silent auction, live music and Redstone hospitality. Kicking off on June 24, riders will arrive in town and be able to register for the poker run, slow race and classic bike show. Live music is planned for both nights either at the Redstone Inn or the Crystal Club Café. June 25 begins with a Tribute to our Fallen Solders, led by local veteran Randy Melton and Denver’s Kim Herfurt, both multiple Purple Heart awardees, along Redstone Boulevard. “This will be a sincere, heartfelt ceremony,” says Mitch. “We’re getting some assistance from the 1st Cavalry Division out of Colorado Springs to make this happen. It will be a nice tribute.” A hundred mile poker run follows the tribute with riders heading over McClure Pass to pick up cards at Somerset, the Kebler Pass road, and Marble, returning to show their hands back in Redstone. Following the run, a classic bike and car show featuring the Valley Cruisers takes place on the Boulevard in front of the Redstone Cliffs Lodge and Hightower Cafe. Mitch says he’s proud to bring Project Sanctuary to Redstone once again. Since 2008, the organization has hosted more than 100 military families at retreats, utilizing recreation as a form of diversion therapy. The families enjoy outdoor activities such as horseback riding, hiking and sledding, in season. Redstone hosted two families during last year’s WinterFest. A silent auction is planned for June 24-25 at the Redstone Inn and all of the proceeds from the weekend go to Project Sanctuary. Mitch says that vendors of motorcycle apparel, leather, jewelry and more will supplement the many retail businesses on the Boulevard, and all Redstone’s restaurants will be open. Whether you are a Harley rider or a fan of classic cars, this event is for spectators as well as participants. Volunteers and vendors are still wanted. For more information contact Mitch at 963-2691 or go to redstonerally.com.
"The Trip to Bountiful" final offering of Thunder River’s 2010-11 season
"The Trip to Bountiful" by Horton Foote is the final production of Thunder River Theatre Company’s (TRTC) 2010-11 season. The play tells the story of an elderly woman who wants to return home to the small town where she grew up, but is always stopped from leaving Houston by her daughter-in-law (portrayed by Valerie Haugen) and an overprotective son (portrayed by Brad Moore). The cast is rounded out by Ariel Gilman, Gerald Delisser, Lana Karp, Olivia Savard and Tripp Watts. The production is being directed and designed by Lon Winston. This production is special because TRTC's grand dame, Julia Whitcombe, has returned to the valley to play the character of Carrie Watts. No longer a resident of the Roaring Fork Valley, Julia stated that she "has happily made the 1,000-mile trip to reunite with her home theater." A long-time member of TRTC’s resident company, Julia has performed in "Blithe Spirit," "Pride’s Crossing," "On the Verge," and "’Night, Mother," and has performed in a few of TRTC's Literary Nights. Garnering some 10 best actress awards in Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica theaters in California, she has turned her activities to videos with the National Optimists Party. As presidential candidate Eve Darling in 2008, she follows her failure to be elected with further videos of political and philosophical content on nationaloptimistsparty.org. Performance dates are June 16 (preview), June 17 (opening), 18, 24, 25, 26, 30, July 1, 2. All curtain times are 7:30 p.m., except the June 26, Sunday matinee, at 2 p.m. Tickets and further information are available at thunderrivertheatre.com. – Lon Winston
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Myrtle Spurge, Oxeye Daisy, Scentless Chamomile, Absinth Wormwood, Houndstongue. To see online photos of these and other weeds, go to aspenpitkin.com/weeds.
Photos courtesy of Pitkin County
Trade your weeds for wildflowers Pitkin County Land Management and Pitkin County Open Space and Trails have teamed up with local nurseries to provide free coupons to Pitkin County residents in exchange for their ornamental noxious weeds. Noxious weeds are non-native invasive plants that are much like wildfire in their ability to spread rapidly, crowding out all other vegetation in an ecosystem. These invaders often have little nutritional value to wildlife and disturb soil nutrient balance, creating an effective “biological desert.” Many noxious weeds were initially introduced by gardeners as attractive ornamentals, but have since escaped cultivation to spread aggressively across native ecosystems. In order to encourage landowners to replace noxious ornamentals with more appropriate native or non-invasive species, Pitkin County is offering free $20 coupons to Pitkin County residents in exchange for the following noxious ornamentals: • • • • • •
Redstone Rally Event Schedule Friday 24 Vending 1:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. At The Crystal Club, Hightower Café, Off Season Grill & The Redstone Inn Info Booths & Poker Run Registration 3:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. at The Hightower Café Live Music 6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. at the Redstone Inn Silent Auction begins 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. at the Redstone Inn
Myrtle Spurge Oxeye Daisy Dame’s Rocket Scentless Chamomile Absinth Wormwood Houndstongue
To see online photos of these weeds go to aspenpitkin.com/weeds. Coupons may be redeemed through Nov. 31, 2011 at Crystal Gardens and Planted Earth. Limit two per person. Weeds must have come from Pitkin County. To participate, bring full 13-gallon (kitchen-sized) bag(s) of weeds to the Pitkin County Landfill or Pitkin County Public Works Building, 76 Service Center Rd., between the Aspen Animal Shelter and the RFTA bus barn. For more information, contact Melissa Sever, Pitkin County Land Management, at 920-5214. – Melissa Sever, Pitkin County land manager
Saturday 25 Info Booths & Poker Run Registration – 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Vending 10:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. at The Crystal Club, Hightower Café, & The Redstone Inn Tribute to our Fallen Soldiers - 10:00 A.M. through the town of Redstone Poker Run with Cash Prize ending at the Crystal Club with Live music & more 10:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. – Last hand in by 3:00 P.M Silent Auction begins 2:00 P.M. concluding at 8:00 P.M. at the Redstone Inn Ride in Bike and Classic Cars Show 2:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. (see www.redstonerally.com for details) at The Redstone Cliffs Lodge & Hightower Cafe A benefit for:
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As I See It A MONTHLY COLUMN BY BRUCE GLEDHILL
Weed of the Month This is the first in a series of informational display ads that will appear once a month throughout the growing season in the Crystal Valley Echo. These articles are intended to promote public awareness of noxious weeds listed for mandatory control by Garfield and Pitkin Counties and the State of Colorado. Landowners, both public and private, are obligated by state law to manage noxious weeds on their property.
The Knapweeds The knapweeds are members of the Sunflower Family and are among the most aggressive, invasive weed species to plague the western United States. Diffuse knapweed may be an annual or biennial. It is a problem along Colorado’s Front Range. In many areas along the Interstate 25 corridor from Denver to Colorado Springs it is the dominant forb. Locally it is found around the Town of Carbondale and by Satank. Recently a large infestation has been found in Marion Gulch above Jerome Park. Meadow knapweed is a perennial. It has become a problem in Routt and Ouray counties. It is known to be in the Dry Hollow area south of Silt in Garfield County. In Pitkin County it has been found in the Little Elk Creek subdivision and is believed to be nearly eradicated Russian knapweed is a deep rooted perennial. It found its way into Garfield County about 50 years ago and is now the most invasive, prolific weed in the county. It is found in scattered locations along Highway 133. This plant can be toxic to horses, when consumed over time. Once poisoning occurs horses are unable to chew or advance food to the back of their mouths; swallowing and drinking are severely impaired. Poisoning is irreversible and death by starvation will occur. Spotted knapweed may be a biennial or shortlived perennial. In 1920, spotted knapweed was limited to the San Juan Islands in Washington State. Now it is found in every county in the western United States. Montana is infested with over 5 million acres of spotted knapweed. In the Crystal River Valley it is found near Placita, on Stark Mesa, and across from Sustainable Settings. With your help, the knapweeds can be significantly reduced in the Crystal River Valley.
Our world is a great deal more intricate in design than it first appears. Recently I discovered a small colony of bees had taken up residence under the eve of my house, which reminded me that in the 1930s French scientists determined it was aerodynamically impossible for bees to fly. They scientists knew, of course, that bees do fly, but they also knew such small wings couldn’t produce enough lift for the bee’s weight. This mystery was not solved until recently when we learned honeybees flap their wings an incredible 240 times a second! Bees also have another amazing talent. Have you noticed the nearly perfect pattern bees create with their honeycomb? Their design of six-sided cells looks like a work of art, but it’s also extremely strong and functional. Calculations show the hexagonal cells hold the most honey for the smallest amount of wax used. One pound of wax will build 35,000 cells and store about 22 pounds of honey. How did bees (without computers!) determine that was the best shape to use? The more you learn about bees, the more amazed you will be. A hive is a cooperative community of 30,000 to 60,000 worker bees, although thankfully the one at my house was not nearly that large. All of them work at different tasks and they must function in harmony to create the comb and honey. How do all those bees (without cell phones and email) stay in communication to work as a team? The evidence of a wise creator God is imprinted on every facet of the world around us. Bees and every other item of nature have the capacity to stir wonder in us, which brings me to this poem from about 100 years ago: This is my Father’s world, the birds their carols raise, The morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker’s praise. This is my Father’s world: He shines in all that’s fair; In the rustling grass I hear Him pass; He speaks to me everywhere. Bruce Gledhill is the pastor of the Church at Redstone.
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A slippery slope
from page 3
According to Lynn, we’re bad but not as bad as some areas. “The San Juans are really bad,” she said. “If Durango has a really wet season, they really get a lot of slides.” The book outlines notable landslide events in Colorado history – and there are many. According to Lynn’s book, “the total number of landslides number in the tens of thousands, due to the dynamic and constant mass wasting activity throughout “western Colorado.” Slides in DeBeque Canyon are on that historical list, as are those in Glenwood Canyon. Other hot spots for slides include Summit County, and Gunnison and Hinsdale counties. Although it doesn’t appear on the all-time historical slides list, the Crystal Valley does appear on Colorado’s list for top 2010 slides. Nine other areas, including Glenwood Canyon, Thompson Canyon, and the Fourmile Canyon Fire near Boulder were identified as the most severe of last year.
The 2011 Echo Summer Guide is out The newest version of the Echo Summer Guide has been distributed up and down the Crystal Valley, around the Roaring Fork Valley, and at Colorado visitors centers at state lines. The revised guide has new features, as well as hiking and fishing guides, an updated calendar, and a summer full of activities available in the Crystal River Valley. New this summer is a story on Crystal Valley artist Connie Hendrix, a don’t-miss history section, and a special top 10 list from Marble Charter School kids. The guide is free and is published by the same group that brings you this paper. It’s written for visitors and locals alike so there’s something in the guide for everyone. Be sure to pick up your own copy of the guide at businesses around the area, or contact 963-2373, alyssa@crystalvalleyecho.com. – Carrie Click
All in perspective Even though the Crystal Valley is known for its slides, Lynn put the danger into perspective. “We don’t have landslides like the rest of the world,” she said, speaking of the United States as a whole. “In other countries, thousands get killed [during a slide.] There’s no engineering, no regulations. Europe and the U.S. are real savvy with slides.” Lynn pointed out that landslides and debris flows are not simply NOW OPEN AT THE REDSTONE INN! problems that can be “fixed.” Slides are natural part of living in the western United States, with the Rockies lifting up and eroding down. “It’s fortunate it’s not wetter than it is here,” she added. “The Rocky Mountain corridor has a lot less slides than California because of the relatively dry climate.” So, if landslides and debris flows are inevitable, what should Crystal Valleyites do? “You guys are doing great with your awareness and your warning systems,” she said of residents and the Carbondale & Rural Fire’s genIn Marble… A salon experience eral high alert attitude when storms move in and slides are possible. in a natural setting. And Lynn’s new book will help. “My job is to make people aware,” she said. “Publishing this In Redstone… a convenient location book will help to get that awareness out there.” for all your beauty needs. “Landslide Effects in Colorado, USA: A Snapshot View of Landslide Loss Estimation for the Year 2010,” is available free on Lower Level of the Redstone Inn • 970-963-2526 demand by print on demand. Use a search engine or Google the 170 Crystalline Drive • Marble CO 81623 • 970-963-0998 • 970-319-5716 title to reach the site to order, or go to landslides.usgs.gov.
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Echo Briefs CMC, Colorado Workforce team up to offer job skills training Go2Workshops, a free, drop-in job skills training, is offered every Tuesday from 12-5 p.m. at the CMC Glenwood Center, 1402 Blake Ave. Glenwood. Participants can participate in the Career Ready 101 program as well to earn a certificate, after being quizzed on certain skill levels in applied math, reading for information, and locating information through a test called WorkKeys. Based on test results, the Workforce Center awards participants one of four levels of CareerReady Colorado certificates – bronze, silver, gold or platinum. For more information, contact 947-8361, coloradomtn.edu. – CMC
Public safety expo June 25 in Gunnison Gunnison County residents living in the Crystal Valley may want to take the trek to Gunnison to attend the sixth annual Gunnison Valley Public Safety Expo. The Gunnison County Office of Emergency Management is hosting the event from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Jorgenson Park, 411 E. Tomichi Ave. (Highway 50), in Gunnison. The event is an educational opportunity for children and adults alike. Area, state and federal public safety agencies will be offering preparedness and safety information, as well as conducting skills demonstrations. The expo features numerous stations including Helmet Safety, ATV Safety, Fire Safety, Poison Prevention, Farm/Ranch Safety and more. Equipment displays will include fire trucks, ambulances, police vehicles, specialty vehicles and helicopters. Plus, information about personal emergency planning and preparedness will be available. Our local chapter of the Medical Reserves Corps is currently recruiting community members to register for volunteer service. The mission of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is to improve the health and safety of communities across the country by organizing and utilizing public health, medical and other volunteers. Practicing, retired, or otherwise employed medical professionals, such as doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, pharmacists, nurses' assistants, public health professionals and others are encouraged to participate. Contact Scott Morrill at 970-641-2481, gunnisoncounty.org for more information. – Ruth Dukeman, Gunnison County
Carbondale’s Doug Stewart leads CMC department to two communications awards Carbondale resident Doug Stewart is the director of the marketing and communications department at Colorado Mountain College. Recently, Doug’s department received national-level attention by winning two top awards. Under Doug’s leadership, the department recently received gold and silver Paragon Awards in the categories of college promotional video and social marketing at the annual national conference of the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations. The first-place award went to the college for a promotional video in Spanish titled “Para Ti. Para Tu Familia,” or “For You. For Your Family.” The video tells the story of one family achieving the dream of a better future for their daughter as a result of her college education. Second place was awarded for the college’s social marketing efforts, including outreach through student blogs and social media sites Twitter, YouTube and Facebook. The college competed against more than 1,850 entries in the competition that recognizes excellence in communications at more than 650 two-year colleges across the U.S., Canada and other countries. – CMC
Echo-Logic By Ellie Kershow
Snow-in-Summer (and other ground covers)
The high mountain peaks, instead of showing more rock this time of year, continue to accumulate plenty of snow as the spring wears on into summer. So far, the Gunnison basin is 167 percent of normal for snowpack. If things continue in the pattern that has defined this spring, we could see twice as much snow compared to averages for the winter/spring season. Aside from skiing great powder into May, what does this mean for the planting season? Mainly, it’s best to simply wait on planting some types of plants. Also, with all the run-off and moisture, the soil should be pretty saturated and good for digging. It’s time to start thinking about another kind of Snow-in-Summer and other beautiful ground cover plants. Ground cover plants, according to the Colorado State Extension, have the following characteristics: • They help connect other plants to the garden, usually taller or ornamental plants. • Ground cover plants are typically less than 24 inches tall and spread easily once established. • They’re dense enough to keep out weeds. Some ideas about how to use ground cover plants are as follows: • Pick species that have rhizomes or stolons so they can become established more quickly. • Ground cover plants can be used to preMountain Lover vent soil erosion on steeper slopes, but they need to have a strong growth habit and an extensive root system. • Ground cover-type plants usually don’t do well with a lot of impact from foot traffic, so it’s best to make some sort of walkway through the area before planting. Taller plants may be used as a visual aesthetic on steeper slopes, and it’s best to plant low-growing ground covers in smaller areas. There are quite a few good species options for planting ground covers in the Crystal Valley. Below are a few native varieties that I think are beautiful. I naturally tend to gravitate towards native plants because they often require less maintenance once established and blend in well to the surrounding environment. Spreng-Kinnikinick – Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Fringed Sage – Artemisia frigida (Willd.) Oregon grape – Mahonia repens (Lindl.) Mountain Lover – Paxistima Raf. For a full list of ground covers that may be great in your garden, see the Colorado State Extension website at ext.colostate.edu. Ellie Kershow is an environmental biologist and writer who lives in the Crystal Valley.
Oregon Grape
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Echo Briefs Carbondale Middle School teacher receives river educator award
test, and to stop drinking bottled water. Roaring Fork Conservancy is the watershed conservation organization in the Roaring Fork Valley, 927-1290, roaringfork.org.
Sue Feeney is working the Roaring Fork Conservancy education staff out of their jobs, and the environmental organization completely approves of it! The Roaring Fork Conservancy recently presented Sue with the 2011 Roaring Fork Watershed River Educator of the Year Award. The award recognizes teachers from the Roaring Fork watershed who have created innovative and inspiring river and water education that impacts our community. Since 2002, Sue has implemented river education into her Carbondale Middle School students’ science class experience. For many years Sue incorporated the Colorado River Watch program into her curriculum, taking students out in the field to collect water samples and monitor the local Crystal River. Sue creates authentic opportunities for students to connect to their home in the Roaring Fork Watershed. River-focused field trips at Bogan Flats near Marble had students wading out in the river to measure stream flow, while others created art in the spirit of environmental sculptor Andy Goldsworthy, who has outdoor installations in Aspen. Sue makes science relevant and fun for her students. She requests Roaring Fork Conservancy education programs and then later borrows the teaching tools so she can teach the lessons herself and make them her own. And Sue showed “Tapped,” a film about the negative impacts of bottled water, to the entire student body at Carbondale Middle School. Shortly after the screening, she empowered her students to set up an outdoor table in downtown Carbondale during First Friday, where her students asked the public to participate in a bottled water vs. tap water taste
– Sarah Johnson, Roaring Fork Conservancy
Seventh annual Community River Float on June 4 Roaring Fork Conservancy’s seventh annual River Float is an opportunity to experience the valley from a Roaring Fork River perspective while learning about wildlife, water issues, and conservation efforts, while having tons of fun. Jump on rafts provided by Blazing Adventures and Rock Gardens Rafting. Meet at 8 a.m. at Veltus/Kiwanis Park in Glenwood Springs where participants will get a shuttle to the put-in at Carbondale. After the float, everyone will enjoy a barbecue on the banks of the Roaring Fork River in Glenwood. This event is open to the public (kids 60 pounds or more), but space is limited. You must register online at roaringfork.org/riverfloat. Cost is $15/person. Roaring Fork Conservancy is the watershed conservation organization for the Roaring Fork Valley that brings people together to protect our rivers. For 15 years, Roaring Fork Conservancy has focused on keeping water in our rivers, keeping our rivers healthy, and keeping our riparian habitat intact. For more information call 927-1290 or visit roaringfork.org. – Sarah Johnson–, Roaring Fork Conservancy
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L o c a l F l av o r By melissa Sidelinger
Good health through garlic By Melissa Sidelinger
I hold my Ukrainian heritage responsible for many of my more “eclectic” tastes in foods. Homemade sauerkraut is one such example; another one is garlic. If Dracula really did exist, he wouldn’t come within 100 yards of my family’s house. In our home, roasted garlic finds its way into more meals than you could possibly imagine. We have garlic braids hanging off of the wall in the kitchen, and a basket full of garlic cloves sitting on the countertop. Let’s not forget the garlic powder, which resides on the dining room table and is cleverly presented in a recycled herb jar still labeled “all-purpose seasoning.” And the remainder of the garlic powder, which we buy in bulk, is stored in a one-quart glass mason jar on an old bookcase in the hallway. Then there’s the garden, where my great grandmother’s heirloom garlic plants slept soundly through the winter before emerging merrily from beneath the snow this past spring. Oh, and did I mention the jars of pickled garlic cloves tucked away in the refrigerator, another testament to my time spent fermenting vegetables this past year? Garlic has definitely staked its claim on our daily bread (both literally and figuratively!). Aside from the pleasantly pungent taste that it imparts to a plethora of meals, garlic is also an outrageously healthful vegetable. It is one of the oldest known medicinal foods on earth, and almost every human culture uses garlic as an herbal remedy. Garlic belongs to the Liliaceae, or lily, family of plants and is a relative of the onion. Its Latin name is Allium sativum, but due to its strong aroma and flavor, it earned itself the nickname “the stinking rose.” Presumably, garlic is useful for keeping vampires away, though such theories have yet to be scientifically proven.
However, it will help you stay healthy throughout the year and keep those nasty seasonal colds at bay. Garlic is antimicrobial and helps the body’s immune system fight off harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Garlic helps to reduce arterial plaque and its anticoagulant activities assist in preventing blood platelets from sticking together, which reduces a person’s risk of developing blood clots. It also has anti-cancer properties, and the regular consumption of garlic is believed to help lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels. The component in garlic that is most responsible for the vegetable’s health benefits is called allicin. Allicin is formed when an amino acid called alliin reacts with an enzyme called allinase after the garlic clove has been crushed, chopped, or cut. Allicin begins to deteriorate soon after it is formed, so garlic should be eaten shortly after being prepared to derive the most nutritional benefits. Additionally, cooking garlic in a microwave completely destroys the allicin and is therefore not advisable. Come autumn my mom and I will once again be digging up our homegrown garlic bulbs and weaving the stems into long, beautiful braids to adorn our family’s kitchen. Until then, I’ll be lovingly tending to our baby garden plants and finding new ways to play with garlic in the home kitchen. Anyone interested in a bowl of garlic-flavored popcorn? Just asking! On an added note, if you’re interested in learning more about the many wonderful culinary, medicinal, and practical uses of herbs (including garlic!), I recommend that you take a look at {I} The Essential Herbal {EI} magazine (The Essential Herbal, 1354 N. Strickler Rd., Manheim, PA 17545, essentialherbal.com). It’s a down-home, from-the-heart publication that is packed with useful information, fun stories, delicious recipes, and lovely crafts. This bimonthly magazine is now celebrating its 10th year in print, and its style is as warm and inviting as a conversation with a dear old friend over a cup of hot (herbal) tea. Love, joy, and peace be with you during this lovely Rocky Mountain summer!
Melissa Sidelinger lives in Marble, and has been involved in organic gardening, community-supported agriculture, local foods, and holistic nutrition for more than four years.
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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
The Mountain Pine Beetle By Carley and Jake Earlier in the year, our school studied the Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) and how it affects the forests around us and how we can prevent it from affecting the trees close to our homes and in our communities. On May 5, students from Marble Charter School presented at the Marble Town Council meeting about what the MPB is, what it does to our trees, and how the forest service and Marble residents can help eradicate the MPB. Every student studied a specific topic to present. They studied: What the Mountain Pine Beetle is, what it does, treatment options, what the forest service is doing about them, how the MPB affects the carbon and water cycles, and how the MPB has affected other areas in recent years. Our newsletters will tell detailed information about the topics we researched.
Teacher Interview Committee By Ralph The 3rd – 5th grade class was looking for a new teacher for next year, and I was chosen to be one of two students on the hiring committee. I felt very excited and proud to be chosen. Learning about the hiring process was a good learning experience. For example, no one on the committee could talk about the candidates to other people during the interviews. Another thing I learned is what a hiring committee looks for in someone they’re hiring: that they’re dependable and will treat everyone equally. Now, the other student and I know what we might say when we get a job interview someday in the future. After all the interviews, we have chosen the new teacher for the Preston Pines, and his name is Dan Poll.
This lucky little gosling was rescued by a Marble family on Highway 133. And guess what? It came to visit MCS. It is happy and healthy with its new family who will introduce it to other geese after it gets its feathers.
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K-3 at Beaver Lake
The K-3 class went to Beaver Lake to catch Crawdads. We saw many dead crawdads. We only caught 2 live ones. Thanks to Dezarae for showing us the hot dog trick.
We sewed our mother’s sweet heart pillows for mothers day, and finished our reading pillows
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Ancient North American Cultures Come to Life The MCS 3rd – 5th graders studied many ancient cultures this year. At the end of the year, partners chose an ancient North American tribe to study indepth. Students made timelines, learned about archaeological evidence, and studied many aspects of these ancient peoples. They studied: PaleoEskimos, Northwest Coastal Indians, the Iroquois League, the Mound Builders, and the Puebloans. Each team then presented their research to the school and to each other. Their work is on display in the multi-purpose room at MCS; check it out!
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The 3rd-8th graders have combined a writing and science project together. In science we have been learning about the human body. Grades 3-7 chose a body organ, and 8th graders chose a body system to study. After our research, we had to pretend that we were that organ or system and write a friendly letter to ourselves about what we do, our functions, and how and why we’re important. Every body loved this project and wrote amazing letters and drew diagrams. We also did power point presentations to the rest of the school. How you we have put some of them in the Marble Times so you can learn and enjoy more about the human body.
Dear Jeff, I am writing this letter so you will know who I am, what I am, and how important I am, I am your Pancreas. First, I want you to know that I spend my day working for the Endocrine and Digestive System. I am a dual functioning gland, with features of both Endocrine and Exocrine Glands. The parts in me are the Pancreatic Duct, Duodenum, the Common Bile Duct, and, of course, the Pancreas body. I break down Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Lipids in partially digested food. My job also includes helping keep your blood sugar level and blood pressure under control, by producing insulin. Diseases that can seriously affect me are Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatitis, so it is extremely important to keep me healthy. Some ways of keeping me healthy are eating more fruits and vegetables, do not chew tobacco, AND DON’T SMOKE! Truly, I just want you to keep me healthy so I can keep you healthy. I am a very important organ, and the human body cannot live without me. Your Friend, The Pancreas
Dear Human, Times are tough up here in the brain, so I just want to tell you what I do for you, how you can keep me healthy, and why it’s important that you protect me. I control everything going on in your body. I also contain billions of nerve cells that send and receive information around your body. For example, when you touch a hot stove your nerve cells send that information to your brain, which triggers you to back away and say “ouch!” Another thing I do for you is store your memories and control your decisions. In addition, I control how long you sleep. There are six main parts of my structure. The first one’s called the Cerebrum; it controls how I think. Next, the Brain Stem connects me to the Spinal Cord; it also controls breathing, eating, and blood flow. Another important part of me is the Pituitary Gland that controls growth. Controlling body heat is the job of the Hypothalamus, and the Thalamus controls touch. The final main part of me is called the Cerebellum that controls movement and balance. Even though I’m just three pounds of squishy wrinkled stuff, you still need to take care of me. You have to take care of me because I’m one of the most important organs in your body. To protect me you must: • Eat healthy food that contains potassium and calcium. • Get a lot of exercise. • Wear a helmet when required. • Don’t drink alcohol, take drugs, or use tobacco. Now you know how important it is to keep me healthy.
Thank You, Your Brain
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MCS Students Explore Culture and Environment on a Trip to Aspen
MCS students visited the Aspen Art Museum and ACES (Aspen Center for Environmental Studies) this spring. We learned about how to view art of different styles and we saw many incredible sculptures. We then walked along the Rio Grande Trail to ACES and explored their sanctuary. We even met the beautiful Golden Eagle female that lives at ACES because she injured her wing when she was young. We learned a lot and had a fun time on our field trip!
Would Marble Charter School Be A Good Fit For YOUR Child? 8th Grade Trip to Salt Lake City
As the train screeched to a halt at midnight on May 3rd, all we could see outside the windows were the many bright lights of Salt Lake City. After weeks of planning, fund-raising, and preparing for our 8th grade trip, we finally set foot on the train. The moment we were heading to our destination, any doubts we had melted away. Our excitement kept building until we stepped off the train in Salt Lake City. As high as our expectations were, we were not let down in the slightest. Our memories of our experience in Salt Lake City are ones we will hold in our hearts forever, and the things we learned will help us for the rest of our lives. We have learned many useful skills on this trip. One of the main things we learned was to be observant in the city. We probably missed about 90% of our buses and trolleys. We even had to run to catch the buses and Debby was the one who noticed they were leaving. If it weren’t for Debby we would have missed most of our transportation. So THANK YOU Debby!! We also had some trouble but now we are definitely a lot better at getting around the city then we were before. But probably one of the most important things we learned was to watch our budget. Luckily for us, we only went about $200 over our original budget. We practiced observing our surroundings, seeing whether it was safe or not, stopping at corners to decide which way to go depending on our interests and watching for buses! We visited many very interesting places there. Like: The SLC Public Library, Temple Square, The Olympic Oval, The State Capitol, and an amazing overlook of SLC including the Great Lake. We enjoyed getting to visit 2 of Salt Lake’s expeditionary learning schools; Realms of Inquiry, a private school about as big as MCS. And a public school, Entheos, which includes grades kindergarten through 9th.
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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
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Astrological Interpretations by Kyle Stewart Isabel Hickey once said, “Transits are the day to day positions of the planets.” Gemini/Cancer The Sun is in Gemini (mutable, air) until June 21, when it moves into Cancer (cardinal, water). June 21 is the summer solstice, where we have the longest day and the shortest night. Mercury is conjunct the Sun at 21 degrees Gemini on June 13. This is restless and somewhat dynamic energy. The drive will be to communicate, to talk, to write – to touch as many bases as you can, quickly. It is a great time to express yourself through mental and intellectual channels. It’s also a great time to network and gather information concerning whatever holds interest. On June 20 and 21, the Sun at 0 degrees Cancer is trine Neptune at 0 degrees Pisces. A trine is a 120 degree angle representing an easy flow of energy…good karma…things that come to us without us doing anything. The Sun in Cancer denotes a strong domesticity and devotion to an ideal, the family. Cancer likes to keep things close. The trine is between Neptune in Pisces, and ultimately, spent with family and friends. This may be an unusually active time Inspired action and inspired manifestation. It’s a great time for any artist. The Sun is creation. It’s a great time for anybody, really. It has a lot
to do with just kind of letting things happen.... On June 22, Mars at 0 degrees Gemini is square Neptune at 0 degrees Pisces. A square is a 90 degree angle denoting creative tension. Energy can be blocked and you have to fight it through. Mars square Neptune can be misguided energy. Initiative can be thwarted by strange obsessions. Curb impulsiveness, for things may not be as they seem. On the positive side, it can mean great inspiration that motivates us to create prolifically. It can be a time to make dreams come true. Just be careful. Vision can also be illusion. Also, on June 22, the Sun at 0 degrees Cancer is trine Neptune at 0 degrees Pisces. Both are water signs. This is almost like prophesy, for everyone. If there ever was a time to follow your heart or your intuition, this is it! It means great love and great art – a great imagination. Pay attention to the subtleties of things. Practice exquisite sensitivity. The Sun at 4 degrees Cancer is square Uranus at 4 degrees Aries on June 26. Look for unexpected events to take place. This is highly imaginative but somewhat schizophrenic energy. It could be a breakthrough in your understanding and ability to act, to manifest, to create. In whatever form, the desire to act independently may be highlighted. Go for it!
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Echo-Travels…
Thanks to all who share their travels! Take The Crystal Valley Echo along on your next travel adventure. Send your photo and info to echo@crystalvalleyecho.com.
Left, Peter and Erinn Bone of Redstone were in Dubai in March where they were working. The building in the background is the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building at 2,717 feet and 160 stories. To compare, the tallest building in the U.S. is the Willis Building, formerly the Sears Tower, in Chicago at 1,451 feet. Right, Crystal Valleyites Linda Graham, Lisa Wagner, and Cathy Montgomery in the Grand Cayman Islands with their Crystal Valley Echo.
Around the valley
Team Cottongrams – Eddy and Anna Cotton and Lang, Janice and Allan Ingram – traveled out of the Crystal Valley to run in the Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon on May 15 in Denver. Left, The Cottongrams crossed the finish line together in Denver. Right, Each member of the Cottongrams team each ran a separate leg of the race, but managed to rejoin and cross the finish line together, in a time of 4:13:10 and 26.2 miles later. The team aimed to raise $500, but were able to raise more than $1,000 for the 41 charities benefiting from this year's event.
Steve and Cyndi Fowler sent this photo of a mountain lion they took on Highway 133 about half way between Carbondale and Redstone. Steve wrote, “Cyndi and I were driving into town a while back and saw something run across the road. Here’s what it was! First mountain lion I’ve ever seen, and we’ve both lived in Colorado all our lives. We were only one lane away from this magnificent animal. The lion was definitely injured, thus the blood on on the hindquarters and some on the mouth. It was lying under the guardrail. The lion snuck away towards the Crystal River and we didn't see it again. It was a big cat. Cyndi and I were guessing it to be around 150-200 pounds. Photo by Steve Fowler
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The Echo’s Parting Shot…
See you next month! Congratulations MCS 2011 Graduates!
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