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On Tuesday, June 18 cancer survivors, providers, friends and family gathered at Sayre Park in Glenwood Springs for a celebration organized by Valley View’s Calaway-Young Cancer Center. Chip Winn Wells, who many will recognize from her frequent roles in local theater, and her husband, Mike Wells, were the keynote speakers. Both are thriving cancer survivors. Chip, who has been through three bouts of cancer, recognized Mike as her number one supporter. Both credited the staff at the cancer center for their well being.

LIVE, love and have fun

Chip was struggling to get out of bed at the time, but nine days after her most recent treatment, she began to return to her old self. Over breakfast one morning, “Mike looked at me, crying, and he said, ‘Chip, it’s a miracle you’re back.’ And I never would have gotten there without all of the people at the cancer center and all of my friends and family who kept praying, burning sage and sending white light; and I took it all,” Chip told the crowd. “It all comes from the same source, and that’s from love … It’s what got me through.”

Photos & text by James Steindler

Rayetta Noyes (left) has been there every step of the way since her husband, Hyrum Noyes (center), was diagnosed with colon cancer about two years ago. “He supported me through thyroid cancer, so it’s only fair,” Rayetta quipped. The two, who wear matching shirts to each of Hyrum’s treatments, are pictured here with provider Alexandra Donovan, MD.

Chip Winn Wells addresses the crowd.

Lenny the Leonberger, a therapy dog, has been a fan favorite at Valley View, supporting staff and patients alike.

Mike Kinser joined Shaefer Welch on harmonica for a few songs during the event. Kinser finished treatment at the cancer center following a cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis two and a half years ago. He typically performs with musician Tim Tonozzi, and the duo are known as the Hoodoo Rangers. Kinser’s advice to anyone is to “have as much fun as possible.”

The rest of the story

Remember my marijuana farm from last month’s column? I used that story to make a point about conditions along Highway 133 but probably left you wondering, “How did Kokish resolve the job thing? After burning the plants, wasn’t he still stuck in a soul-crushing bureaucracy?” I want to tell you how that turned out, but first, I want to introduce you to Joan and Erik Erikson.

The Eriksons were social psychologists who wrote about life as a predictable series of psycho-social stages with each stage having a specific developmental task. Each task, they said, resolves a basic conflict between individual needs and societal expectations. By resolving the conflict, we acquire a “virtue” that will be essential for successfully resolving the next stage’s conflict. (Their seminal work is “Childhood and Society.”) I was 45 when I bought the marijuana farm, the age at which the Eriksons’ scheme has me entering stage seven, the second part of middle age. By completing the tasks of stages one through five to at least some degree, I had acquired the virtues they yield: basic trust in the world, an ability to function independently and take initiative, a clear identity and a capacity for intimate relationships. During the first part of middle age (stage six), I started a family and a career, formed stable friendships and assumed a meaningful role in my community. But this next stage was different.

Having failed to resolve my dilemma with a marijuana farm, I was more depressed than ever. I did see one way out. I could join Niki in her newly established private practice. She was doing well, but in our small and poor rural area private practice wasn’t usually very lucrative. I had the mortgage to think about, and the kids heading for college. We needed at least one dependable income. I took a few months of accumulated leave to think it over and decided to go back to my job and tough it out.

OPINION

During each earlier stage, I could happily anticipate the next. As a young child, I looked forward to school, then to dating, to college, marriage, family, career, etcetera. But now? I was looking forward to 20 more years of same-old same-old, working for the self-serving government agency — or one just like it — feeling creatively stifled and financially trapped until my children finished college. And then what? I might be able to leave that job, but for what? Social work in another bureaucracy wouldn’t be much different. The only “next thing” in sight was retirement, some 20 years away.

One morning, my son who was about to leave for college pleasantly asked, “Have you decided what you’re going to do, Dad?” “Yeah, Al. I’m going back to work. With you and your sister both starting college, this isn’t the right time for a change.” His demeanor darkened. “Don’t you dare put that on me!” he said, raising his voice.

“Don’t you dare make my education an excuse for your unhappiness! If I want a college education, I’ll find a way to get one, but I am NOT going to college if it means you being miserable.”

I was shocked. I don’t remember what I said, but a few days later I had lunch with an administrator from my agency and told her I wasn’t coming back. I was taking a crack at private practice.

MATURE CONTENT

By Ron Kokish

“Is this all there is?” I asked myself. According to the Eriksons, it’s a normal question at that age, at least in our culture. It’s an age when a lot of extra-marital affairs begin, and when a lot of divorces happen. The conflict we’re resolving is called “Generation vs. Stagnation.” The task is making new meaning in life and the virtue payoff is “caring” — finding meaning in concern and responsibility in caring for the kind of world we will leave behind for following generations.

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I have been serving on Carbondale’s Parks and Recreation Commission for three years now. I volunteered to serve because the pool construction was on the horizon and I thought I could help. As the cost curve has skyrocketed since we envisioned the project and passed the bond for it by a three-to-one margin, I ask myself, is it still worth it? How do we justify spending so much on a community pool? If we don’t build, what will it mean to be a small town without a pool?

As I hide from the heat in my house, I am grateful to the people who came together 50 years ago to build the John M. Fleet pool, and I’m dreaming of our new one. I think it’s critically important to provide an affordable local pool that kids can get to on their own — to support kids being water safe, to support a local swim team, to have a fun summer place for parties and community activities. When Carbondale built the Recreation Center, we did not anticipate the community building and congregating that grew over the years. This new pool will be another amenity with outreach and impact we don’t yet know.

I recently gave the biggest donation I’ve ever made in one gift, because I know this is important. Carbondale is getting state and national recognition for building an all electric pool. This is a big investment we are making, and I’m proud to be part of it. Contact mdonnelly@carbondaleco.net

The morning Al scolded me was the end of my crisis. I was ready for stage seven. Though our office always exceeded our expectations, I remained afraid of failing for three more years. But I loved going to work every day. I loved feeling challenged and being able to meet my obligations in creative ways. Most of all, I loved always accounting to my conscience instead of a hidebound bureaucratic manual. The bleak 20 years I had anticipated were among the happiest of my life. And now you know the rest of the story of my marijuana debacle. But you might be wondering why I included the psychology primer. It’s because I’m getting us ready for next month’s Mature Content, wherein we’re going to tackle stage eight: “Integrity vs. Despair.” It’s the most challenging stage of all because its challenge is to find meaning in dying. We’re going to need all the help we can get with that, and I think looking at life through the Eriksons’ lens will give us some of that help.

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A guilty Trump

Donald Trump was found guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying his company’s business records to keep information from voters that he knew would harm his 2016 presidential campaign. Lying on official business filings is a serious criminal offense and another clear example of Trump’s pattern of doing anything to gain or stay in power. No one is above the law, and any other American would be punished if they committed the same crime.

Despite the guilty verdict, Trump is still very much running for president. If he is elected to a second term, our democracy would be in serious peril. Don’t just take my word for it. Trump has pledged to weaponize the Department of Justice to seek revenge against his political opponents, pardon himself and his allies for crimes they commit and deploy the military against demonstrators exercising their First Amendment rights — all while purging the federal government of anyone who doesn’t agree with him. There’s too much at stake to let Trump return to the Oval Office. It’s up to us to make sure we hold Trump accountable at the ballot box in November.

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Sarah for Eagle County

I am writing to encourage anyone eligible to vote in the June 25 Democratic primary to: 1) VOTE! and 2) vote for Sarah Smith Hymes (if you’re voting within Eagle County).

We are lucky to have two outstanding Democratic candidates from which to choose, but at this time and place in Eagle County, with so many ongoing issues and challenges before us, the choice boils down to one word … experience.

Sarah brings the kind of vision and experience we need at this time. She has been engaged and involved in public service on so many levels over the years. Her contribution to the county through her service on the boards for the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, the Avon Town Council (where she served as Mayor), affordable housing, the Climate Action Committee and the Eagle County Charter Academy represents just a snapshot of her commitment and engagement to the betterment, sustainability and quality of life we so value.

She has worked closely with key players, both locally and regionally. She knows that the solutions to our county’s challenges will require out-of-the-box thinking, creativity and collaboration with all of the stakeholders, including our valley’s largest employers, in order to affect positive change and progress.

Eagle County’s current board has done an admirable job in addressing the many growth-related issues in our county

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Juneteenth

Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera raised the Juneteenth flag at the Colorado State Capitol this week, stating, “On Juneteenth, we celebrate and honor the joy that this holiday has embodied in the Black community for more than 150 years.” Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Governor Jared Polis signed legislation declaring Juneteenth Colorado’s 11th official state holiday in 2022.

Crown Royale ride-a-thon

The Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association is raising funds to improve the Crown Royale trail with an eight-day ride-a-thon. Mountain bikers can register at www.rfmba.org with a personal pledge then gather small pledges and donations to motivate them to ride as many miles as possible by June 22 ahead of a celebration with music by Typical Ghost at the Old Thompson Barn on June 23.

Detox facility

After years of planning, the new Garfield County withdrawal management facility opened in Glenwood Springs (2802 South Grand Avenue) on June 17. This nine-bed facility is operated by Mind Springs Health and provides 24/7 medical care for individuals experiencing withdrawal symptoms as a result of ceasing or reducing substance use. Funding partners include Garfield County, Valley View Hospital, El Pomar Foundation, the Grand River Hospital District, Roaring Fork School District, the Mind Springs Foundation and every Garfield County municipality.

Health survey

Valley View invites the community to fill out its Community Health Survey to help the medical nonprofit gauge our community’s needs. “The survey is part of Valley View’s work to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA),” a press release explained. “The CHNA occurs every three years to analyze the local healthcare needs, the use of local health care services and overall community health to best serve

organization that provides free medical consultations to migrants and people with few resources, was awarded the allotment. Each year, with the exception of a lull during the pandemic, Sopris 100 Who Care invites friends to “meet, socialize, nominate, vote and cheer in an environment of community and generosity.” Each participant chips in $100

its patients.” Visit www.surveymonkey. com/r/VVHenglish to complete the survey. The deadline to respond is July 12.

Public lands praise

Following the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) implementation of its final Public Lands Rule, with a heightened mission toward conservation, over 100 Western elected officials (including representatives from Pitkin and Eagle counties, Carbondale, Basalt and Glenwood Springs) sent a letter thanking Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland and the BLM, which oversees nearly 40% of public lands across the nation, for the decision. BLM proposed the Public Lands Rule in the Spring of 2023 and welcomed public comments for 90 days, receiving more than 216,000 responses.

Endangered species

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking public feedback on the draft process to select the species of greatest conservation need in its 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan. Public feedback will be accepted through July 9 at www.engagecpw.org

Save the bees

Generation Wild, a Great Outdoors Colorado program, is partnering with local libraries to distribute over 100,000 free packets of native wildflower seeds in an effort to support pollinator species while reconnecting kids with nature. According to the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, 20% of the state’s bumblebees are at risk of extinction. Seed packets can be picked up during regular business hours at any public library in the Valley.

They say it’s your birthday! Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Alyssa Barsanti, Robin Bundy, Ty Burtard, Todd Fugate, Arleen Ginn, Brandon Jones and Ernie Kollar (June 21); Jessica Kollar (June 22); Keith Edquist, Marc Loggins, Daniel Pulver, Hattie Rensberry, Donna Riley, Felix Tornare and Lauren Whittaker (June 23); Brian Keleher (June 24); Mark Burrows, Olivia Pevec and Michael Quint (June 25); Jaspen Mackin, Emilee Phelan, Zack Ritchie, Lucy Sontag and Jake Zamansky (June 26).

The altruist Sopris 100 Who Care group gathered at the Old Thompson Barn in River Valley Ranch on June 5 to mingle and decide which deserving nonprofit would receive this year’s $10,000 donation. La Clínica del Pueblo, an

toward the $10,000 donation. Pictured above are board members from both Sopris 100 and La Clínica del Pueblo. Courtesy photo

Safely navigating local rivers

JEANNE SOULDERN

Sopris Sun Correspondent

You will have noticed the fast-moving high waters if you’ve been near the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers recently. Warm temperatures have accelerated spring runoff from mountain snows, pushing flows in the Roaring Fork Valley and Glenwood Canyon.

While these increased river flows delight rafting enthusiasts, they come with heightened safety concerns. With the high water comes dangerous river conditions and increased drownings statewide.

Know your rapids

Whitewater rapids are categorized by the International Scale of River Difficulty, which is established and maintained by the American Whitewater organization, based on their difficulty level and the potential danger:

• Class I-II: Gentle rapids with small waves and minimal obstacles. Ideal for beginners and families.

• Class III: Moderate rapids with larger waves and more complex maneuvers required. Suitable for those with some experience.

• Class IV-V: Advanced rapids with powerful waves, strong currents, and significant obstacles such as rocks and drops. Only for experienced paddlers.

• Class VI: Extremely difficult and dangerous rapids that are often considered unnavigable.

Before embarking on the river, check with a local outfitting company for up-todate information on river conditions and rapid classifications. Choose a level that matches your skill level and comfort,

especially if you’re a beginner or traveling with children.

Snowmelt changes everything

Mountain snow runoff significantly impacts river conditions, creating additional hazards for rafters. Key dangers associated with increased snowmelt include:

1. Higher Water Levels: As the snow melts, it raises water levels and flow rates, leading to faster currents, making water navigation more challenging and increasing the risk of being swept away. Submerged obstacles like rocks and logs which are typically visible become more challenging to spot and avoid.

2. Colder Water Temperatures: Snowmelt lowers water temperatures, increasing the risk of hypothermia, which impairs physical and mental abilities. Sudden immersion can cause what is known as cold shock response, leading to a sudden involuntary gasp reflex and an increased risk of drowning.

3. Increased Debris: The rapid influx of water carries branches, logs and other debris into the river, posing collision hazards. Erosion from increased flows can also dislodge large pieces of debris into the water.

4. Unpredictable Currents and Hydraulics: Increased water flow creates strong hydraulics and powerful eddies that can trap and flip rafts. Higher water levels can transform a Class II rapid into a more dangerous Class III or IV.

5. Strainers and Sweepers: Trees and branches that allow water to pass through can trap and hold objects and people during high flow. Low-hanging branches or logs just above the water’s surface can sweep rafters off of their boats.

6. Limited Rescue Options: High water levels and fast currents make rescue operations more difficult and dangerous. Mountain rivers often flow through remote areas, making it challenging for rescue teams to reach the scene quickly.

7. Increased Erosion and Bank Instability: Erosion can alter river channels, creating new hazards and changing the familiar landscape.

Always wear the proper gear

Proper gear is essential for whitewater rafting. Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD) or life jacket. Ensure that it is the appropriate size and fits securely.

According to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website, “Children 12 years of age and younger are required to wear a PFD whenever

their vessel is on the water, except when they are in an enclosed cabin or below deck.” Helmets can also be crucial, especially in faster-moving water or rocky areas with a higher risk of head injuries. Additionally, dress appropriately for the water temperature and weather conditions. Quick-drying clothing and water shoes or sandals with secure straps are recommended to prevent slips and falls.

Enlist an experienced guide/outfitter

Guides are trained to navigate rapids, assess risks, and provide instructions to passengers. Listen attentively to their safety briefing before embarking and follow their commands during the trip. They will instruct on paddling techniques, how to position yourself in the raft and what to do in case of an emergency.

Keep the pets at home

Rafting guides generally discourage bringing pets on rafting excursions due to safety concerns. They cite that pets may have unpredictable reactions, potentially causing distractions or falling overboard. Their presence can also complicate rescue efforts in emergencies on the water.

In conclusion

Charting your way through rushing rivers and challenging rapids can be an exhilarating adventure. However, amid the thrill and excitement, safety remains paramount. Understanding the risks and taking necessary precautions are crucial for a safe and enjoyable experience on the water with friends and family. By prioritizing safety, you can maximize your experience while minimizing the risks.

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BOT and BOCC talk rodeo, housing, energy and more

RALEIGH BURLEIGH

Sopris Sun Editor

Carbondale’s Board of Trustees (BOT) met with the three Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on June 18 for their annual check-in. All Carbondale trustees were present with the exception of Erica Sparhawk.

The meeting began with a review of the first two rodeos at the Carbondale-owned Gus Darien Arena. Carbondale Parks and Rec director Eric Brendlinger was glad to report that illegal parking along County Road 100 has been successfully mitigated, so far. The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo (CWWR) is paying a tow company to be visibly stationed along the road, ready for deployment.

“I think we’ve made an awful lot of success,” said CWWR board director Mike Kennedy. “We’re doing the best we can.”

BOCC commissioner Tom Jankovsky brought up concerns that neighbors have with parking on county roads Rose, Daisy and Willow Lane. “At some point, we gotta get cars out of that neighborhood,” he said, suggesting barricades letting only local traffic through. Several people in the audience applauded.

Carbondale Mayor Ben Bohmfalk

responded that it’s “ultimately a county decision.”

On the topic of housing, BOT trustee Colin Laird talked about the West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition’s new buydown program. With support from multiple towns and counties, not including Garfield County, the initiative has a pool of $2 million to help locals purchase homes between Aspen and Parachute in exchange for a deed restriction on the property.

Jankovsky explained that most of what Garfield County has done to create affordable housing has been through codes — allowing accessory dwelling units to properties owned by businesses as a use by right, for example.

Bohmfalk segued to transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness, a need that was highlighted by the sudden arrival of many Venezuelan migrants last fall. Carbondale’s Third Street Center, Town Hall and the First United Methodist Church were made emergency shelters with a lack of other options.

The BOCC then welcomed Sharon Longhurst-Pritt, director of Garfield County Human Services, to comment on a $35,000 grant given to the West Mountain Regional Health Alliance toward

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funding its 2024 operations including the Valley Alliance to End Homelessness initiative.

The annual check-in concluded with talk of development, transportation and clean energy. Laird spoke about the geothermal project being explored with federal grant money. This would heat and cool a district that includes the Third Street Center, library, town homes, teacher housing, Bridges High School and the Roaring Fork School District administration building — all using ambient underground temperatures and heat pumps. Eighty to 90 holes would be bored up to 500 feet deep beneath the Third Street Center parking lot.

After a quick break, the meeting resumed sans BOCC with an update from Rob Stein and Carbondale Police Chief Kirk Wilson regarding unhoused migrants. Stein commended the Town and its residents for supporting the Venezuelans through “a very difficult moment in their lives.” He pointed out that county governments are mandated to provide certain human services. “Keep in mind there are existing infrastructure resources,” he said.

Chief Wilson stated that a group of tents has congregated beneath the Veterans Memorial Bridge

and it’s suspected there is a child in the group. “My feel in speaking with officers is that the group of eight that just recently showed up heard what happened over the last winter and their plan is they’d like to be first in line for that,” he said.

Mayor Ben Bohmfalk then asked trustees to consider the role Carbondale should play going forward. “We don’t want to find ourselves in the same situation,” he said. “I don’t want to see our Town staff directed toward this work again and to the degree we had to direct them last year.”

Each trustee had a nuanced take on how to proceed. Christina Montemayor suggested focusing on helping nonprofits work together on solutions. Ross Kribbs expressed “a fear we could do too

good of a job” and subsequently attract more people. He also suggested “talking to the folks who are profiting well on that labor,” referring to employers. Laird stated elected officials need to be part of the solution, putting money forward. Jess Robison said, “If nobody else is willing to lead, that’s what we’re elected to do.” Lastly, Chris Hassig suggested formalizing the Third Street Center as an emergency shelter and doing what’s necessary to make it more tenable. In other news, the Town of Carbondale was awarded a $600,000 grant from Colorado’s Energy Office toward the electrification of Town Hall and the new pool facility. These funds will go toward high-efficiency heat pumps to make both buildings net-zero.

The best thing fans of the rodeo can do to help out is ride the free shuttle from The Orchard or 4th and Colorado. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

Amish and Mennonite volunteers lend a hand at Aspen Camp of the Deaf

WILL BUZZERD Sopris Sun Correspondent

At the end of May, roughly 40 Amish and Mennonite volunteers organized by the Western Slope Mennonite Fellowship and the Amish-led Restore Our Community Colorado (ROCC) hauled lumber, shingles and nails up to the Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) to undertake repairs on nine roofs at the campus. In under 72 hours of teamwork, the volunteers finished up. Their help gets the camp a step closer in returning to its former glory.

It’s important to note that, despite recent setbacks, ACDHH continues to offer retreats, training camps and weekend events.

ACDHH is located high up in Old Snowmass and provides a refuge for campers to reconnect with nature. Founded in 1967, the camp has served over 25,000 campers. Both children and adults have been able to enjoy experiential education at the only year-round camp in the nation that supports the deaf, hard of hearing and sign language community.

However, in the past decade the camp suffered from a series of struggles which threatened to permanently close its doors. Between accruing debt, leadership turnover, a lawsuit from a former executive director, the pandemic and a water pipe burst that damaged the main lodge, the camp nearly

entered a state of disrepair.

While a passionate new board of directors is leading the camp into the future after all of these calamities, much repair work needs to be done in order to return the campus to the point where it was before. That’s where the Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) has been stepping in.

MDS organizes disaster relief services and repairs across the U.S. and Canada, typically repairing and rebuilding homes damaged by natural forces like tornadoes, flooding and fires.

MDS has performed other work at the camp in the past, such as trimming for fire mitigation and installing an ADA-accessible ramp. The roof repair, however, is the biggest operation to date.

Aaron “Beuford” Aeschliman, the assistant chair for the Region Three Rocky Mountain chapter of the MDS, as well as a Carbondale resident, helped coordinate this latest effort. According to Aeschliman, although the physical work was completed smoothly in a very short time, much of the project’s work came in the form of extensive preparation in the preceding months. In February, ROCC came to the camp for a site review after which the process of measuring and ordering materials began.

Notably, neither the ROCC nor MDS

provides materials. Instead, the camp paid for the materials through grant funding and donations.

The bulk of the 38 volunteers arrived from Amish communities around Westcliffe at about 10am on Wednesday, May 29. By noon that Friday, the job was done. Men and women of all ages worked together from early in the mornings through the afternoons, after which the volunteers would gather around for dinner, volleyball and roasted marshmallows.

“The energy felt boundless,” said Aeschliman. “They immediately went to work as soon as they showed up … They found it very meaningful to be there helping out.”

Nine buildings total were reroofed, including several cabins, the main lodge and

the health center. After being safely sealed off from the elements, the hope is that now the camp can confidently pursue improvements to the interiors of these buildings.

Looking forward, ACDHH still has a long list of repairs, amounting to over $500,000, in order to return to tip-top shape. The camp’s storage building was in such a dilapidated state that it was excluded from the roof repairs, and it instead is primed for demolition and a total rebuild. Another big-ticket item on the list is replacing the camp’s septic system, which is outside of MDS’ specialty.

The camp is still looking for support. Those looking to contribute can find more information at www.aspencamp.org/support

From 8 years old to almost 80, Amish and Mennonite volunteers of all ages worked from early morning ‘til the afternoon to replace nine roofs in under three days. Photo courtesy Katrina Toews

Panel explores feminist roots in contemporary art

JEANNE SOULDERN

Sopris Sun Correspondent

The proverbial maxim “Necessity is the mother of invention” finds renewed relevance when refracted through feminist perspectives. This paradigm shift unfolds as writers and curators Eleanor Heartney, Helaine Posner, Nancy Princenthal and Sue Scott unveil their latest collaborative endeavor: “Mothers of Invention: The Feminist Roots of Contemporary Art.” A book launch with a panel discussion and book signing on June 26, 10am to noon, will be held at the Anderson Ranch Arts Center as a part of its 2024 Critical Dialogue programming. Multimedia installation artist Ann Hamilton will join the panel discussion.

“Mothers of Invention” is a comprehensive examination of the influential contributions of internationally renowned artists such as Marina Abramović, Yoko Ono, Cindy Sherman, Harmony Hammond, Helen Frankenthaler, Agnes Denes and Magdalena Abakanowicz. The book is the third in a series by the authors, following “After the Revolution: Women Who Transformed Contemporary Art” (2007) and “The Reckoning: Women Artists of the New Millennium” (2013).

In a recent conversation with

The Sopris Sun, Heartney reflected on the journey that led to their recent publication.

Heartney is an art critic, curator, historian and editor known for her work on contemporary art, feminist theory and contributions to art literature. She began her writing career in Minneapolis in the 1980s.

Based in New York City, Heartney is currently a contributing editor to Art in America and Artpress magazines. Recalling the formation of their collective nearly two decades ago, she said,

“Sue Scott had the idea of bringing us together to write a book around the time when the art world was particularly focused on women artists and had declared

2008 as the ‘Year of the Woman Artist,’” she said.

Their first book responded to Linda Nochlin’s 1971 seminal essay, “Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?” which challenged systemic barriers preventing women’s recognition in the art world.

“Mothers of Invention” takes a historical approach, tracing the roots of feminist influence in contemporary art from the 1970s. The era was marked by significant feminist activism, which included advocating for gender equality, challenging systemic sexism and addressing issues such as reproductive rights, workplace discrimination and representation in media

and politics. Those topics laid the groundwork for many of the themes explored in the book.

Each of the four authors chose a theme close to their heart, reflecting on the pioneers, or “mothers,” who shaped their chosen fields. For Heartney, ecofeminism was a focal point, with the artwork of Mierle Laderman Ukeles, which focused on everyday tasks as art. “Ukeles’ work emphasized the importance of maintenance and care, taking it to a larger picture of how women maintain not just the home but the city and the larger environment,” she explained.

The book also marks a significant shift by including male artists and acknowledging their contributions to feminist themes. “These women pioneers helped shape contemporary art, influencing a wide array of artists, including men,” Heartney remarked. This inclusive approach underscores the ever-evolving nature of feminist discourse in art.

The discussion at Anderson Ranch is a fitting venue for launching this new work. Liz Ferrill, Anderson Ranch’s artistic director, highlighted the institution’s long-standing support for the authors’ projects.

“The Ranch has served as a venue for introducing their past books, and we are thrilled to

celebrate the new publication as well as Ann Hamilton, one of the subjects of their exploration of the feminist roots of contemporary art,” Ferrill said.

The ongoing evolution of feminist ideas is a central thread throughout the authors’ works. Heartney acknowledged the changing connotations of the term “feminist” and its expanding definition.

“There was a time when some artists, like Louise Bourgeois and Elizabeth Murray, were uncomfortable with the feminist label because they felt it excluded them from the larger world.” She continued, “Our current politics are bringing many people back into the fold. We do need to be feminist there because things aren’t solved, and it’s always shifting.”

Space is limited for this free event, and attendees are encouraged to register early.

IN A NUTSHELL:

What: “Mothers of Invention” panel and book signing

Where: Anderson Ranch

When: June 26 at 10am

Registration: www.tinyurl. com/MothersOfInventionAR

Ann Hamilton, courtesy photo by Erik Jensen

Community Classes in Carbondale

KNIT A STUFFED ANIMAL

Learn or review basic knitting techniques while knitting one these adorable stuffed animals. Thursdays, 6-8pm, 7/25-8/15

MASTERING CELL PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY

Learn the quick and easy tricks available in your phone to make great photos, and images in this workshop with Sandy Kaplan. Mon./Wed., 9am-12pm, 7/1-7/10

INTRO TO HOMEOPATY

Simple, affordable medicine that gently heals mental health issues, allergies and more. Mondays, 6-7:30pm, 7/15-8/5 EAT YOUR WEEDS

Learn to identify and use edible and medicinal plants growing wild in your own backyard. Saturday, 10-11:30am, 7/20 PLANT PRUNING TECHNIQUES

Learn the “natural” style of pruning trees - timing, technique, different plants and styles. Monday, 5-8pm, 7/22

APOCALYPSE 101

Practical knowledge and skills to survive local disasters, or a national/global catastrophe. Saturday, 10am-1pm, 8/3

FALL CLASSES STARTING AS EARLY AS AUGUST 19 (Registration Opens 7/15)

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

SOLSTICE CEREMONY

WindWalkers hosts morning yoga, a sound bath and intention setting from 7 to 10am.

BOOK CLUB

The Third Thursday Book Club discusses “Fresh Water for Flowers” by Valerie Perrin at the Carbondale Library at 2pm.

‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’

Theatre Aspen continues its run of “Steel Magnolias” with showings today at 2pm and tonight at 7pm at the Hurst Theatre. The show runs through June 29. Visit www.theatreaspen.org for more info and showtimes.

STRAWBERRY DAYS

The 127th Strawberry Days, themed “Decades of Beats and Berries,” kicks off on Sixth Street with live music and more starting at 4pm. The festivities continue through the weekend, including the parade on Pitkin Avenue at 10am on Saturday, June 22. Visit www. glenwoodchamber.com for a detailed list of events.

SUN SOIREE

The Sopris Sun invites you to celebrate the summer solstice with a pizza bake and yard games at Carbondale’s community oven behind the Third Street Center. This free, family-friendly potluck takes place from 5 to 8pm. We’ll provide the pizza dough and non-alcoholic beverages, you can bring special topps or a side dish to share.

HANDLEBAR MUSIC

Rodrigo Arreguin performs at The Handlebar in River Valley Ranch at 5pm.

ART RECEPTION

The Red Brick Center for the Arts in Aspen presents an opening reception from 5 to 7pm for Annie Decamp’s “Roots Below the Surface” paintings collection and the “Fortune Teller” exhibit by multiple artists.

TREE WALKING TOUR

Join the Carbondale Tree Board for a tour of public trees and emerald ash borer update beginning outside Town Hall at 6pm.

SONGWRITER SESSION

KDNK invites songwriters to an open mic in the backyard garden at 6pm.

WOMEN’S GROUP

HeadQuarters hosts the Common Roots Women’s Group at 6pm. More info at www.headq.org

DREAM WORKSHOP

Natalia Snider invites anyone interested in exploring their dream world to attend a free introduction to what dream work is and what to expect from a workshop or group at the Third Street Center at 7pm. This precedes an in depth workshop with Snider at 9am on June 22, also at the Third Street Center. Registration and more info at www.tcfhf.org

‘POTUS’

Thunder River Theatre Company’s latest production continues at 7:30pm Thursday through Saturday this weekend and next with Sunday matinees at 2pm. Find tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com

JIM MESSINA

Folk rock musician Jim Messina performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org Friday night’s show is sold out.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

BIODYNAMIC WORKSHOP

Sustainable Settings hosts a Biodynamic 100 Year Anniversary Workshop and Celebration today and tomorrow from 9am to 4pm. More info at www.sustainablesettings.org

WORLD UNITY WEEK

Mateo Sandate and Shayla Paradeis, along with special guests Connie Baxter Marlow and Andrew Cameron Bailey (joining via Zoom), lead a song circle at 6pm at the Third Street Center in recognition of World Unity Week. There is a virtual attendance option as well. More info at www.tcfhf.org

VAUDEVILLE

The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue opens its new summer show tonight at 6pm. Tickets and more info at www.gvrshow.com

ONE-ACT PLAYS

The Roaring Fork Repertory Theatre presents two one-act plays at the Carbondale library beginning at 7pm. The event will repeat on Saturday in Glenwood Springs at 4pm.

CRYSTAL THEATRE

“The Bikeriders” opens at the Crystal Theatre tonight and repeats tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30pm. The Sunday matinee is at 5pm.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

HORSE SHOW

WindWalkers hosts an all-day benefit horse show today and tomorrow at Strang Ranch. Admission is free. To volunteer, contact heather@windwalkers.org or call 970-963-2909.

RFOV AT BOHR FLATS

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers and the Eagle River Coalition invite volunteers for a weekend overnight, with a mission to create Zeedyk rock structures in the Bohr Flats wetland area near Bond, Colorado, June 22 to 23. RFOV will provide breakfasts and dinners and can work with those who need gear. More info at www.rfov.org

MINDFUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Author and photographer Joe Van Wyk leads students through key steps from his newly released book, “The Mindful Photography Field Guide: 15 Smartphone Photography Practices for Inner Peace,” at The Art Base from 9am to noon. More info at www.theartbase.org

REDSTONE TOURS

The Redstone Historic Walking Tour is back, departing every Saturday at 10am from The Redstone Inn through the end of September. More info at www.historyredstone.org

PLEIN AIR

Redstone’s Plein Air Festival kicks off with artists displaying their pieces on the Boulevard from 10am to 2pm, followed by the awards ceremony at 2pm at the Redstone Gallery. The celebration continues Sunday, June 23 from noon to 6pm with more art sales, live music, wine tasting and more. For more information, visit www.redstonegallery.art

ART BOUND

The Carbondale Clay Center debuts “Art Bound: The Premier Tour,” where folks are toured around to various artist studios and galleries on the Aspen Party Bus. Libations are provided on the bus and during a reception. The bus departs from the Clay Center at 1pm. Register at www.carbondaleclay.org/artbound

REDSTONE CONCERT

The Magical Moments Summer Concert Series kicks off at Redstone Park with a John Denver tribute set by Brad Fitch at 6pm.

CREEKBED

Steve’s Guitars presents Creekbed performing “magic-folk” at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net

SALSA NIGHT

Mezcla Socials presents Salsa Night at TACAW with guest musical group Lulada Club at 8pm. Tickets at www. tacaw.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

SUNDAY SESSIONS

KDNK DJ Da Walrus spins psychedelic cumbia and Afro Mexican beats at El Dorado from 4 to 7pm.

MUSIC AT THE HANDLEBAR

The Sopris Mountain Boyz bluegrass band performs at The Handlebar in River Valley Ranch at 5pm.

MONDAY, JUNE 24

THEATER STORYTIME

Theatre Aspen invites 2 to 5 year olds to the Hurst Theatre Lobby for games, music and storytelling every Monday at 10:30am through Aug. 12. More info at www.theatreaspen.org/storytime IN STITCHES

The In Stitches Knitting Club convenes at the Carbondale Library at 1:30pm. BOOK CLUB

The Glenwood Springs library hosts its last-Monday book club at 2pm. For more information, call 970-945-5958.

PLANT-BASED POTLUCK

The Center for Human Flourishing hosts a plant-based potluck at the Third Street Center at 6:30pm. More info at www.tcfhf.org

MEDITATION MONDAY

Meditate and hear the teachings of the Buddha at 13 Moon Ranch, south of Carbondale, at 7pm. More info at www. roaringforkinsight.org/events

MINOR GOLD

Minor Gold performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net

TUESDAY, JUNE 25

PRIMARY DAY

Ballots must be returned to a certified dropbox or voting center by 7pm to be counted.

KIDS YOGA

Youngsters are invited to practice yoga, mindfulness and breathing at the Basalt Library at 10:30am. The session is primarily meant for 4-10 year olds, but all ages and family members are welcome. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org

STEVE WEEKS

Steve Weeks, an award-winning songwriter and musician, presents a musical special for children at the Carbondale Library at 11am and the Glenwood Springs Library at 2pm.

RFOV AT DOC’S

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers continue trail maintenance at the Linwood Cemetery and Doc Holliday Trail at 4pm. Learn more and how to participate at www.rfov.org

‘TAKING VENICE’

As part of the Aspen Art Fair, Aspen Film partners with 74tharts to present “Taking Venice,” a documentary about the 1964 Venice Biennale, at the Isis Theater at 5pm.

STEVE’S GUITARS

Kimberly Morgan York performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

BIKE IN BASALT

The Town of Basalt hosts Bike to Work Day with free coffee and food at Basalt River Park and Triangle Park in Willits from 7:30 to 9:30am with giveaways and raffle prizes. Beginning at 4pm, people are invited to decorate their bikes at the library for a parade at 5pm leading into the Feeding Giants and Annabelle’s Curse concert in Basalt River Park.

TUNES AND TALES

The children’s librarian at the Basalt Library reads stories while musicians from Aspen Music Festival and School play along at 10:30am.

BIKE THERE

Garfield County hosts BikeThere! in coordination with Colorado’s Bike to Work Day with events at all county libraries from 3 to 6pm. Find all the details at www.garfieldcleanenergy.org/ bikethere

LAWN BASH

Aspen Public Radio presents Lawn Bash 2024, a celebration of community, from 3 to 6pm. Local nonprofits will showcase volunteer opportunities and a panel discussion will explore democracy and civic participation.

GARY SPRINGFIELD

Lisa McKenzie hosts a livestream event with Gary Springfield, author of the book “Source Dialogues: The Miracle Mechanism of Manifestation,” at 6:30pm at the Third Street Center. Gary presents a teaching on the Star Tetrahedron then leads a meditation session for people present and online. More info at www.tcfhf.org

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

TEEN YOGA

The Basalt Library hosts a teen yoga session at the library from 1 to 2pm. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org

ASPEN PRIDE

The City of Aspen, Aspen One, the Aspen Chamber Resort Association and the Aspen Music Festival and School host the second Community Pride Celebration at the Klein Music Tent from 4 to 7pm. More info at www. aspenmusicfestival.com

ENNEAGRAM

Lori Mueller teaches all about the enneagram from 5:30 to 7:30pm at True Nature. To register, visit www.truenaturehealingarts.com

ADVENTURE STORYTIME

Locals share their adventure stories around a campfire at the Basalt Library from 5 to 7pm. Come with a story of your own and hear a plethora of others. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org

TACAW GALA

Robert Randolph headlines TACAW’s fundraiser gala which begins with a cocktail reception at 5pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

GARDEN TOUR

Take a tour of True Nature’s Peace Garden from 8 to 8:45am. RSVP at www.truenaturehealingarts.com

VALLE MUSICO

Valle Musico performs jazz at Triangle Park in Willits at 5:30pm.

ASPEN COMMUNITY PRIDE PARTY

THURSDAY, JUNE 27 4-6 PM | FREE!

David Karetsky Music Lawn outside the Benedict Music Tent

In collaboration with the City of Aspen, Aspen One, and the Aspen Chamber Resort Association, the AMFS will host its second Community Pride Celebration—a free event celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, friends, and families. Enjoy ice cream, fun and celebration, and visit with local partner organizations. This event will kick off a four-day celebration titled “Sounds of Pride” celebrating and honoring the legacy of LGBTQIA+ musical artists and marking the anniversary of Aspen’s landmark anti-discrimination policy protecting gays and lesbians— the first of any Colorado municipality. Everyone is welcome!

Aprende más sobre la interseccionalidad avanzada

La relevancia de la interseccionalidad en la vida diaria

POR JACKIE RAMIREZ

El Sol del Valle

Cuando Regan Byrd tenía ocho años quería ser abogada. Byrd creció en Highlands Ranch, una comunidad conservativa donde la mayoría se identifica como blanca según los datos del censo del 2023. Ahí ella aprendió mucho sobre argumentación y cómo abogar por sí misma al experimentar racismo interpersonal durante su niñez. Esto formó gran parte de su interés en el trabajo contra la opresión. Durante la Gran Recesión de 2008, Byrd se graduó de la Universidad de Denver, donde estudió políticas públicas y sociología. Después de hablar con abogados, Byrd decidió tomar otro camino.

Byrd pasó 14 años en operaciones sin fines de lucro, sistemas de gestión de datos y trabajo en recursos humanos. Durante esos años, Byrd se enfocó en su interés contra la opresión después de ver cómo se manifestaba en diferentes instituciones. Después de los resultados de las elecciones de 2016, cuando el expresidente Donald Trump fue elegido, Byrd compartió que muchas personas estaban interesadas en el trabajo antirracista.

“Yo simplemente ofrecí algunos

entrenamientos comunitarios que trataban sobre cómo ser un aliado antirracista”, Byrd dijo. “Recibí muchas respuestas positivas y tenía un cierto número de lugares disponibles para los entrenamientos y se agotaban en algunas horas. Entonces, eso se convirtió en mi negocio de ahora, Regan Byrd Consulting, donde hago entrenamientos contra la opresión, consultas, entrenamientos individuales, y planificación estratégica”.

Recientemente, Byrd fue invitada para hablar en el Simposio de la Equidad de MANAUS de 2024, junto a otros como Full Circle Strategies y Sofía E. Chaparro. Byrd habló sobre la interseccionalidad avanzada.

“Dado el público del simposio, hay muchas personas que están manejando organizaciones sin fines de lucro en la región de Roaring Fork Valley y gente que está interesada en el trabajo de diversidad, equidad e inclusión”, dijo Byrd. “Yo quería hablar más de la interseccionalidad, y más por parte de una perspectiva avanzada”.

Byrd dio una introducción sobre la interseccionalidad, un término acuñado por Kimberlé Crenshaw, una abogada y académica afroamericana, después de intentar explicar cómo la opresión afectaba a las mujeres afroamericanas de maneras que no afectan a los hombre afroamericanos ni a mujeres de otras razas. Según Byrd, la interseccionalidad es la idea de que las personas tienen múltiples identidades.

“Todos tenemos una raza, un género, orientación sexual, y clase y no solamente podemos analizarlos independientemente

sino que también podemos analizar que tipos de cosas salen en la intersección de identidades múltiples”, dijo Byrd.

Byrd profundizó acerca de cómo llamar la atención sobre las formas en que se utiliza incorrectamente la interseccionalidad.

“La gente intenta descontar la exploración de sus privilegios al hablar sobre dónde están marginados”, dijo Byrd. “Para muchos hombres de color, podrían decir ‘No experimento privilegio masculino’ o “No experimento beneficios del patriarcado porque experimento racismo’, y esa es una forma incorrecta de usar la interseccionalidad. No descarta las áreas donde tenemos privilegio. O las personas piensan que alguien basado en una identidad puede representar a todos dentro de esa identidad”.

Byrd compartió que hay muchas formas de mantenerse conscientes de la interseccionalidad y su impacto en la vida diaria. Una manera es entender las 12 identidades principales y sistemas de opresión presentados por la Rueda de Identidad Social, específica a los Estados Unidos.

“Esto puede ayudar a uno a preguntarse, ¿estamos considerando todas las identidades? ¿Estamos pensando en las experiencias de la intersección de múltiples identidades”? dijo Byrd.

Byrd apuntó a un ejemplo donde uno puede usar interseccionalidad o ver si está presente. El ejemplo era con los hispanohablantes y la palabra “latine”, que puede ser un tema delicado para muchos latinos. Algunos abogan por la palabra diciendo que

es más inclusiva de todas las identidades que existen dentro la comunidad latina. Algunos dicen que ya hay una palabra que existe para referirse a la comunidad latina la cual es la palabra original, “latinos”, pero a muchos no les gusta porque se basa en cómo el lenguaje se centra en la masculinidad y el machismo.

“Es un buen lugar para usar la interseccionalidad porque puedes decir, ‘Que es lo que las mujeres y las personas no binarias o binarios hispanohablantes opinan del término Latine?’ Se trata de reconocer quienes están en la intersección de las múltiples identidades que en realidad estamos tratando de examinar o abordar”.

Para Byrd, la importancia de entender el concepto de interseccionalidad es para deshacerse de sistemas de opresión en un esfuerzo para tener sistemas de meritocracia y justicia.

“La interseccionalidad nos ayuda a reducir el daño y tener un mejor impacto en las comunidades que estamos tratando de servir, identificar mejor, y entender los problemas, y a trabajar a través de estos problemas”, dijo Byrd. “Hay mucha profundidad en el concepto y formas de pensar al respecto”.

Byrd anima a quienes están interesados en la interseccionalidad a explorar académicamente leyendo sobre el tema o simplemente hablando con otras personas al respecto, para entender cómo la interseccionalidad es relevante en la vida diaria y en las experiencias personales.

Conectando comunidades desde 2021

Volumen 3, Número 17 | 20-26 de junio de 2024

Foto de cortesía

Equilibra tu vida con los ciclos naturales del cuerpo

En su libro “Cómo No Hacer Dieta”, el Dr. Michael Greger señala que “durante miles de millones de años, la vida en la tierra evolucionó según el ciclo de veinticuatro horas de luz y oscuridad, por lo que no es sorprendente que nuestros cuerpos estén perfectamente sintonizados con ese patrón”.

Incluso cuando las personas son colocadas en completa oscuridad durante días sin ninguna forma de saber la hora, sus cuerpos continúan estos ciclos, llamados ritmos circadianos. El estudio de los ritmos corporales naturales se llama cronobiología, y el Premio Nobel de Medicina del 2017 fue otorgado por “descubrir los mecanismos moleculares de nuestros relojes circadianos internos”. No solo nuestro cerebro tiene un reloj interno, sino que nuestros órganos también tienen sus propios relojes internos. Incluso las células individuales tienen ritmos circadianos, que continúan cuando las células se colocan en una placa de Petri.

Los relojes internos regulan actividades como comer, ayunar, dormir y estar despierto. Afectan la digestión, la temperatura corporal, la presión arterial, los niveles hormonales y el sistema inmunológico. El Dr. Greger señala que “la mayoría de nuestros genes muestran cambios diarios en su actividad, lo que hace del ritmo circadiano el sistema regulador más grande conocido en nuestros cuerpos”. Incluso los billones de organismos que viven en nuestro intestino, conocidos colectivamente como el microbioma intestinal, tienen sus propios ritmos circadianos.

OPINION

grupo de la mañana perderá peso en comparación con el grupo de la noche. Las temperaturas corporales centrales son más bajas alrededor de las 4 am, bajando de 98.6 °F a alrededor de 97.6 °F, incluso en personas que están despiertas en ese momento. Las “hormonas del hambre” son menos activas por la mañana. La resistencia a la insulina, que causa prediabetes y diabetes tipo 2 es menor por la mañana que más tarde en el día. El Dr. Greger dice “una persona puede tener resultados normales por la mañana pero prediabéticos más tarde en el día”. Consumir más calorías por la mañana no solo causa más pérdida de peso, sino que también resulta en menor colesterol, menores triglicéridos, mejor control del azúcar en la sangre y menor riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas.

Algunos ejemplos de problemas de salud que ocurren cuando los estilos de vida de las personas están desajustados con los ritmos circadianos naturales incluyen situaciones como la de los trabajadores del turno de noche, quienes experimentan presiones arteriales más altas, marcadores elevados de inflamación y niveles superiores de colesterol, así como mayores tasas de obesidad, diabetes, enfermedades cardiovasculares y cáncer.

DESDE LA CLÍNICA

Por Judith Alvarez-Quiroz

A continuación se presentan algunos ejemplos de cómo, gracias al conocimiento de los biorritmos naturales, podemos aplicarlos en el cuidado de nuestra salud: La quimioterapia administrada en el momento adecuado puede ser cinco veces menos tóxica y dos veces más efectiva en comparación con la quimioterapia administrada al azar. Las pastillas para la presión arterial tomadas a la hora de dormir logran un mejor control de la presión arterial, resultando en menos ataques cardíacos y accidentes cerebrovasculares.

Las calorías consumidas por la noche causan más aumento de peso que las mismas calorías consumidas por la mañana. Si una población de estudio se divide en dos grupos, con un grupo comiendo sus calorías solo por la mañana y el otro grupo comiendo exactamente el mismo número de calorías solo por la noche, el

NOVEDADES

Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro

Sopris 100

El grupo Sopris 100 Who Cares se reunió en Old Thompson Barn en River Valley Ranch el 5 de junio para decidir cuál organización sin fines de libro recibirá la donación de $10,000 este año. La Clínica del Pueblo, una organización que proporciona consultas médicas gratis a migrantes y personas de bajos recursos, fue premiada con la asignación. Cada año, con la excepción de una breve parte durante la pandemia, Sopris 100 Who Cares invita a amigos a “reunirse, socializar, nominar, votar y animar en un ambiente de comunidad y generosidad”. Cada participante contribuye con $100 para el total de $10,000.

Festival amigable

¡El 53o festival anual Mountain Fair se acerca! Encuentre la lista musical del escenario principal y también oportunidades de voluntariado e información de concursos en www. carbondalearts.com/mountain-fair

Instalaciones de desintoxicación

Después de años planeando, el condado de Garfield abrió las instalaciones de manejo de desintoxicación en Glenwood Springs (2802 South Grand Avenue) el 17 de junio. Esta instalación con nueve camas es operada por Mind Springs Health y proporciona cuidado médico 24/7 por uso de sustancias. Los socios financieros incluyen al condado de Garfield, Valley View Hospital, El Pomar

Otro ejemplo es el desajuste de horario por cambio de zona horaria. Además, el desajuste horario social, que es la diferencia en el tiempo de sueño entre los días laborales y los días libres, contribuye a problemas de salud como la obesidad, especialmente cuando las personas se levantan temprano para trabajar durante la semana y duermen hasta tarde los fines de semana, acompañado de comer a diferentes horas. También, la exposición nocturna a luces fluorescentes y LED, que contienen longitudes de ondas azules similares a la luz solar matutina, impide que los cerebros produzcan adecuadamente la hormona del sueño, melatonina, causando problemas de sueño.

Es importante tomar en cuenta estos ritmos naturales para mantener una buena salud. Alinear nuestras actividades diarias con los ciclos naturales de nuestro cuerpo puede ayudarnos a mejorar nuestra calidad de vida. Si tienes preguntas o necesitas más información, no dudes en consultar a un profesional de la salud, y si no tienes uno, llama al 970-948-1072 para una consulta médica gratis. Estamos aquí para cuidar de tu salud en la Clínica del Pueblo.

Foundation, Grand River Hospital District, Roaring Fork School District, Mind Springs Foundation y cada municipio del condado de Garfield.

Encuesta de salud

Valley View invita a la comunidad a llenar esta encuesta de salud comunitaria para ayudar a las organizaciones médicas sin fines de lucro a evaluar necesidades de nuestra comunidad. “Esta encuesta es parte del trabajo de Valley View para conducir una Evaluación de Necesidades de Salud de la Comunidad (CHNA por sus siglas en inglés)”, explicó un comunicado de prensa. “La CHNA ocurre cada tres años para analizar las necesidades de cuidado de salud, su uso de servicios de cuidado de salud y salud en general de la comunidad para servir mejor

a sus pacientes”. Visite www.es.surveymonkey.com/r/VVHespanol para completar la encuesta. La fecha límite para responder es el 12 de julio.

Salven a las abejas

Generation Wild, un programa de Great Outdoors Colorado, se ha unido con bibliotecas locales para distribuir más de 100,000 paquetes gratis de semillas de flores silvestres en un esfuerzo para ayudar a la especie polinizadora mientras los niños se vuelven a conectar con la naturaleza. De acuerdo con el departamento de recursos naturales de Colorado, el 20% de los abejorros del estado está en riesgo de extinción. Paquetes de semillas pueden ser recogidas en cualquier biblioteca del valle durante horas de trabajo.

El arte es un lujo

El mundo del arte puede parecer muy elitista, reservado solo para aquellos a quienes se les han otorgado ciertos privilegios. Ya sea un estatus económico, social o académico. Cuando pienso en el prototipo de persona que frecuenta las aperturas de exhibiciones de arte, se me viene a la mente el crítico gastronómico de la película Ratatouille, con su camisa negra de cuello de tortuga, sus pequeños anteojos balanceándose sobre su gran nariz puntiaguda mientras mira todo de reojo con desdén. Años atrás cuando aún era educadora de arte en el museo de arte de Aspen (AAM por sus siglas en inglés), uno de los problemas que intentábamos resolver era: ¿Como mejor integrar a la comunidad latina y hacerla sentirse bienvenida e incluida? Una gran parte de mi trabajo era desarrollar programas de divulgación para ampliar el conocimiento artístico y enriquecer las vidas de los visitantes del museo. En muchas ocasiones, dado a que el viaje hasta Aspen podía ser complicado (por falta de tiempo o transporte), llevaba el arte fuera del museo y directamente a la comunidad. Personalmente, el arte era algo que me hacía muy feliz y me tomaba muy en serio mi papel en ayudar a tender el puente entre el arte y la comunidad hispanohablante. Durante un taller de inclusión y divulgación, Stacey Shelnut-Hendrick, en ese entonces directora del departamento de educación en el museo Crocker Art Museum en Sacramento, California, nos contó una historia de una mujer afro-americana muy humilde que había vestido su mejor atuendo, incluso consiguiendo pieles y joyas, cuando se le invitó a visitar un museo de arte que hasta ese momento no sabía que era gratis. Ella sentía que era un gran honor haber sido invitada porque pensaba que solo aquellos que gozaban de riquezas podían entrar en un establecimiento tan importante como un museo de arte. Esa historia se me quedó muy marcada porque la primera vez que puse pie en el AAM, también me sentí como que no debería estar ahí. Lo que cambió mi forma de sentir fue que Michelle Dezember, en ese entonces directora del departamento de educación, estaba guiando un recorrido en español a un grupo de personas hispanohablantes que titubearon al participar, inseguros de su interpretación del arte contemporáneo de Chris O’fili quien usaba excremento de elefante en sus pinturas. En ese momento decidí que quería trabajar con Dezember y con la comunidad hispanohablante.

mi ignorancia, pensé que tal vez en México y por ende el resto de latinoamérica, ir al museo y contemplar arte no era algo que se acostumbraba. En muchos de mis programas la participación era mínima, y si acaso llegaban a participar, era como si sus mentes estuviesen en mil otros lugares a la vez, balanceando mentalmente mil quehaceres. Muchas de mis participantes eran madres o abuelitas que se quedaban en casa cuidando de varios niños y a la vez asegurándose de que la cena estuviera lista para cuando los hombres llegaran del trabajo.

OPINION

ARTISTA EXISTENCIAL

Por Vanessa Porras

Cuando viaje a la Ciudad de México, me tocó visitar el Museo Soumaya, una institución cultural sin fines de lucro cuyo fundador es Carlos Slim. De acuerdo a la Fundación Carlos Slim, el Soumaya, “tiene por vocación coleccionar, investigar, conservar, difundir y exponer testimonios artísticos de México y Europa”.

Durante mi investigación sobre el museo, The Guardian citó a Slim, diciendo que el museo sería gratuito hoy y siempre y que una de sus motivaciones para centrarse en el arte europeo era darle a los mexicanos que no tienen medios económicos para viajar a Europa la oportunidad de ver obras que de otro modo sería imposible. De acuerdo a la Fundación Carlos Slim, el museo ha recibido a 12 millones 502 mil visitantes.

En pocas palabras, Slim ha llevado el arte a la gente y lo ha hecho accesible. Ese día, el museo estaba lleno, gente que se movía de un piso a otro, de una obra a otra. Vi a una joven en una área reservada pintando una réplica a escala 1:1 de la estatua de David, recorridos con guías, miles de turistas, habitantes y mexicanos del resto del país.

No estaba tan errada al pensar que el arte es un lujo, pero si estaba mal en pensar que no hay interés. Es cierto que en muchas ocasiones habrán porteros, gente lo querrá hacer exclusivo. El problema sigue siendo la accesibilidad y el lujo de hacer lo que uno quiera con su tiempo.

A pesar de haber durado varios años intentado desarrollar estrategias para que la comunidad tomara interés, nada parecía tener efecto y me sentí frustrada. En

En el valle Roaring Fork en particular, no es cuestión de costumbre, sino de tiempo. El tiempo se dedica a aquello que es importante en el momento, como trabajar para mantenerse a flote económicamente, asegurarse de que los niños estén bien y que la familia esté alimentada. Se pierde mucho tiempo, incluso varias horas al día en el viaje de la casa al trabajo. Pero algo está seguro, el arte es para todos, no importa dónde estés, ni quien seas, si tienes la oportunidad y el lujo del tiempo, visita galerías, contempla el trabajo de alguien más, ya que fue hecho para ti también.

Elecciones Primarias del Estado de Colorado Martes 5 de Junio, de 2024

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Las boletas se enviaron por correo el 4 de Junio del 2024, a todos los votantes activos registrados como demócratas, republicanos o no afiliados. Votantes no Afiliados: asegúrese de elegir y votar solo la boleta de un partido – devolver dos boletas votadas descalificará todos sus votos.

La votacion anticipada se relizara del 4 de Junio al 24 de Junio (excepto los domingos) en el Centero Comunitario de Glenwood Springs y en el Edificio de Adminstracion de Rifle del Condado de Garfield

Votación del día de las elecciones en el ayuntamiento de Carbondale, Centro Comunitario de Glenwood Springs, Edificio de la Administración del Rifle del Condado de Garfield y ayuntamiento de Parachute.

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Cool Brick Studios warms into its new (old) home

RALEIGH BURLEIGH

Sopris Sun Editor

Carbondale’s Cool Brick Studios is open again for business with improved recording and editing capabilities. The studio is poised for professional audio recording, mixing and mastering and post-production sound design, including for films.

“Every project that comes in the door to me is like cool, and sacred,” owner and senior producer Dave Taylor told The

field with height, width and depth.

“I mean, I’m driving Formula 1, man, instead of dirt track with the new set-up,” Taylor said. “That’s what it feels like.”

The historic downtown building now boasts two recording studios which can be tied together. Studio A has a drum kit that can be isolated. Studio B, previously the kitchen, is used primarily for acoustic “delicate” stuff and can serve as a vocal booth for recording a singer (who will be able to see their bandmates through a window in the door). The space is also replete with instruments from around the world, as well as microphones and other tools to dial in and personalize each project’s unique sound.

Taylor considers his first job to make the artists feel comfortable. Next, to “get out of the way.” There’s no trademark sound he’s going for to tie together his tracks. Rather, “I look at every song and project as being different, just like an individual,” he said. Nonetheless, he was sure not to totally dampen the reflections and reverb the space itself loans to the music recorded within its walls.

The base cost for clients is $150 per hour. Taylor charges $1,000 per day or $600 per halfday which he said is on par

with other studios or cheaper. “I try to make it as workable as I can for the people who come in here,” he said, explaining that he’ll have a client arrive a day early when possible to set up and tune everything at no charge. “I want the client to do their best work,” he affirmed. He also does not claim any ownership over what’s produced at Cool Brick Studios; every project belongs to the client unless otherwise negotiated.

In honor of the building’s historic significance — it once belonged to early Carbondale entrepreneur William Dinkel as well as a former mayor — care was taken to match the addition’s brick colors and overall architecture to preserve aesthetic integrity.

As reported in late 2021, preColumbian tools were unearthed during the excavation. Wooden handles and grooved stone held together with ancient vines were discovered. Taylor plans to donate one of the three objects to the Carbondale Historic Museum. The other two, in accordance with Ute advice, will be buried again, he said.

Learn more about Cool Brick Studios at www.coolbrickstudios.com

Weather … or not

Despite some angry weather conditions, the Roaring Fork Pickleball Associations’ tournament last weekend was a success.

In addition to the battles taking place on the courts, the battles with mother nature made it even more exciting. Each day, from Thursday through Sunday, players and onlookers braved the elements from wind to rain, to cold and extreme heat. At least there was something for everyone. Congratulations to the winners and medalists!

GOLD MEDALISTS

Skill level 4.5

Women’s doubles: Emily Elliot and Terri Bruna

Men’s doubles: Scott Zevin and Adam Tessier

Mixed doubles: Carly Rebeiz and Armando Ferreira

Skill level 4.0

Women’s doubles: Beth Barnes and Trang Stuart

Men’s doubles: Jim and David Suminski

Mixed doubles: Brooke Pettigrew and Sam Johnson

Women’s singles: Maria Tafuri

Skill level 3.5

Women’s doubles: Susan Brochstein and Kerry Schmidt

Men’s doubles: Lawrence Martin and Steven Haines

Mixed doubles: Amber and Stefan Bate

Skill level 3.0

Women’s doubles: Leslie Wareham and Hedy Demsey

Mixed doubles: Lari Goode and Mike Conklin

Barbara Tatge staying dry.

Emily Elliott and David Suminski competing in mixed doubles.

Maarja Wisroth (left), Lorraine Elowe, and Trang Stuart take a moment on the sidelines.

Mike Conklin (left), Lari Goode and Mark Fischer getting in the zone.

Sam Johnson and Thomas Farrell competing in men’s doubles.

New app connects LGBTQ+ community with resources

MYKI JONES

Sopris Sun Correspondent

You:Flourish, a new mobile platform made by and for the LGBTQ+ community, launched earlier this year and is available to folks in Colorado for free until next year.

The app is the brainchild of Steven Haden, a therapist and founder of the nonprofit Envision:You. Haden is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and spoke candidly about his reasons for creating the platform.

“I spent many years living in D.C. and New York as a management consultant,” he said. “I ran into my own personal mental health challenges, including a pretty significant substance use disorder. When I came out of that, I started thinking about how I could take my lived experience and my compassion for the LGBTQ+ community and turn that into something good.”

Haden then moved to Denver where he completed graduate school and became a social worker. It became clear to him that there wasn’t a singular organization focused primarily on the mental health of the LGBTQ community in Colorado, which is what led him to found Envision:You.

“Envision:You does a variety of things. We train mental health professionals, have public awareness campaigns and are engaged in advocacy. We do a lot of research centered around the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ folks,” Haden explained.

“Through that clinical lens, there are significant disparities relating to the mental health of members of the LGBTQ community. If we look at young people growing up in America, particularly LGBTQ youth, they’re subjected to bullying, discrimination, harassment often, sadly, or not supportive home environments,” he continued.

He said that trauma at an early age can set people up for a lifetime of chronic and mental health conditions, which can impact the quality and longevity of a person’s life.

Discussing the new platform, Haden said that the idea came from one of their research and outreach efforts. A troubling data point stood out — members of the LGBTQ+ community reported difficulty finding resources such as healthcare providers that affirm their identity and generally lacked connection with their peers in a “wholesome and mutually supportive” way.

Making the app free in Colorado for its first year will help generate additional research. This is the beta version of the platform, and users answering survey questions will help prepare You:Flourish to launch nationally next year.

“It’s an equity question. We want folks joining our community early on to have no barriers to accessing the content,” Haden stated. “The value to us of giving folks access to the platform at no cost is that we hope people will give us the benefit of a couple of minutes of time when they log in to check in. All that user research will be critical to building out You:Flourish in a way that offers many more resources, services and features as part of our long-term business strategy.”

Everything on You:Flourish is framed around the social determinants of health, which include but are not limited to economic policies and systems, social norms, social policies and political systems.

“For us, addressing social determinants of health requires a wellness directory that addresses some of these inequities and promotes health equity for all of our users. As you log in and tap into those wellness resources, they’re designed around key social determinants of health. Whether it’s community, culture, finances, education, employment or health, they’ll go and find resources centered around each of those topics,” Haden explained.

Examples of resources that can be accessed through the platform include Point of Pride, Denver Element, Green Jobs Board, The Queer Trans Project and more.

visit you-flourish.com

YouthZone unites LGBTQ+ youth

YESENIA BENAVIDES BURGOS Youth Correspondent

YouthZone started in 1976 as a local diversion program for teens. Since then, it has blossomed to offer programming not only meant to set young people on the right track, but to empower any youth who walks through its doors. The nonprofit’s mission is to “provide comprehensive assessment and advocacy to inspire healthy relationships between youth, families and communities,” as stated on their website.

Typically, “We work with youth who have been referred by a separate party when that youth needs support or resources to help them through a situation,” Youth Advocate Travis Wilson told The Sopris Sun. “Think of YouthZone as the Panama Canal and the youth as precious cargo.”

Furthering its mission, YouthZone has started to host a safe space, known, fittingly, as The Space, for local LGBTQ+ teens to connect with each other.

The Space was founded in November 2020 by Rami El Gharib, a former restorative justice coordinator. El Gharib shared with the Aspen Daily News in 2021 that he came from Lebanon, “where it is illegal to be part of the LGBTQ+ community.” He continued, “Growing up and identifying as a gay man, it was important for me to have a safe space.”

“YouthZone launched The Space back in the summer of 2022 through a grant distributed by the Colorado Health Foundation,” said Wilson. “The purpose of the grant was to help create a third party space outside of school and a home where a youth in the LGBTQ+ community can come and have a place to interact and meet with other youth — and find support in facilitators, such as myself.”

The Space welcomes any 12 to 18 year olds from within the Roaring Fork School District as well as RE-2. The goal is to help the LGBTQ+ youth community feel safe, supported, welcomed and accepted by providing extra support when it might be needed.

Currently, The Space is hosted in Glenwood Springs every Tuesday from 4 to 5pm at the Colorado Mountain College campus behind City Market. Other spaces further up Valley and in the Colorado River Valley may be on the horizon, according to Wilson.

When young people come to The Space they may discuss relevant LGBTQ+ topics, how to handle situations where a youth might feel hurt or discriminated against and just be with others their age also navigating adolescence. Earlier this spring, Wilson reported that an average of six teens attend each week.

When asked why it is important to have a support group for LGBTQ+ teens, he replied, “LGBTQ+ youth inherently feel out of place and have a hard time meeting and connecting with other youth that are like them.”

He added that national politics, as of late, have played a role in marginalizing these young people, arguing that such spaces are very important to counter that digression.

“There is also a fear that many feel due to all the recent laws and bills being enacted in states that are not as accepting of LGBTQ+ youth,” Wilson stated. “This is why it is so important to create a safe space for these youth to be able to fully express who they are, and ask the questions they have.”

Wilson encouraged anyone who has a question — whether they are a young person or parent — to do so and to “be curious.”

“Continue to open your mind and learn what this community is about and what the youth within that community needs,” he stated.

In that vein, if you’re a parent of a child who identifies with the LGBTQ+ community, YouthZone is welcoming inquiries about The Space and its benefits for these young people.

The Space helps teens feel comfortable and safe, but also provides a venue to make friends, who can often provide the best medicine – whether that be a shoulder to cry on or someone to laugh with.

An interpretation of what The Space might look like, by Dominic Furer

The Space in Glenwood Springs will continue through the summer. For more information, visit www.youthzone.com or call 970-945-9300

With an increasingly expansive queer community in the Valley, the You:Flourish App may serve as a resource for some locals. Photo of Glenwood Springs Pride Festival 2024, by Jeanne Souldern

Following their tours of local school districts, members of the Colorado State Board of Education held their regular meeting at the Morgridge Commons on June 12 and 13.

CO State Board of Education visits local school districts

JEANNE SOULDERN Sopris Sun Correspondent

The Colorado State Board of Education (CSBOE) visited the Roaring Fork Valley last week. State Board of Education Commissioner Susana Córdova shared insights with The Sopris Sun about what they learned.

On June 11, Córdova and the CSBOE toured the Roaring Fork School District’s (RFSD) Meadowood staff housing project in Carbondale. Located near North Face Park on Meadowood Drive adjacent to Roaring Fork High School, the 50-unit initiative, which broke ground last July, includes eight studios, 10 one-bedroom, 16 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom units.

Córdova was “incredibly impressed” by RFSD’s commitment to supporting educators by providing affordable and convenient housing options.

“It’s the largest example of teacher housing in Colorado. It certainly seems like the investment in creating opportunities for educators to live in their communities reflects the community’s values for education here,” she said.

Córdova admired the two-bedroom model, noting, “Can you imagine you’re here, and then you’ve got a view of Mount Sopris? It’s just beautiful!”

Additionally, on June 11, Córdova and the CSBOE visited Garfield County School District 16 to explore their Career and Technical Education (CTE) center, highlighting welding, agriculture and automotive education programs. They also toured Garfield RE-2’s One Door Family Resource Center in Rifle, which offers comprehensive support services to local families.

Córdova emphasized the importance of seeing educational initiatives firsthand.

“The [Colorado state] legislature passes laws and then hands them to this board to create rules to implement the laws. It’s helpful to have a context as they consider what rules you put around the different laws and how you implement them statewide,” she explained.

During their visit, the CSBOE held its regular board meeting on June 12 and 13 at Morgridge Commons in Glenwood Springs.

Colorado State Primary

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Ballots were mailed out beginning June 4, 2024, to all active voters registered as Democratic, Republican or Unaffiliated. Unaffiliated voters – be sure to choose and vote only one party’s ballot – returning two voted ballots will disqualify all your votes.

Early voting is June 17 through June 24 (excluding Sundays) at Glenwood Springs Community Center and Garfield County Rifle Administration Building.

Election Day Voting at Carbondale Town Hall, Glenwood Springs Community Center, Garfield County Rifle Administration Building and Parachute Town Hall.

Ballot drop boxes located outside:

Carbondale Town Hall

Courthouse in Glenwood Springs (on 8th Street)

New Castle Town Hall

Silt Town Hall

Parachute Town Hall

Garfield County Rifle Administration Building

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Breaking down barriers with experiential ed

I was a big nerd when I was a child through my teenage years. (Spoiler alert: I’m still a pretty big nerd now.) I enjoyed academic learning — from multiplication tables to practicing cursive to assigned reading, from Dr. Seuss in elementary school to Shakespeare and Solzhenitsyn in high school. When classmates were looking at SparkNotes for “The Things They Carried,” I was adding a chapter of it to my list of favorite things I have ever read.

The majority go through the motions, some resigned, some resentful, some actively rebellious.

My point: Not all kids and teens are like me. I’d wager most aren’t. Academic learning does not resonate with every young person. For some, it can feel tedious and confusing and ego-crushing. For others, they may strive for success, and even achieve it, but experience anxiety and resentment from the obligation to meet test score and grade point average expectations. In many parts of the U.S., it is the minority who enjoy the academic learning process and studying numerical and bookbased trivia for its own sake rather than in pursuit of a particular grade.

GUEST OPINION

By Annalise Grueter

Experiential education lands rather differently. Schools in the Roaring Fork Valley facilitate their outdoor ed and “ex-ed” programs several different ways. The consistencies experiential education has as a pedagogy (method of teaching) are: adjustability, focus on engagement, fostering of hard and soft life skills and cultivating appreciation of individual and group learning processes. The pressure to memorize mathematical symbols or have perfect sentence structure or recite the countries and month-to-month timeline of Eurocentric 20th-century war is taken away. Investigation of related topics based on individual interest is encouraged, but from the standpoint of curiosity and enthusiasm rather than that of obligation.

Every school in the Roaring Fork Valley has some form of experiential education. Families of students have varying feelings about these programs.

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Photo by Jeanne Souldern

My experience at Bridges High School

My freshman and sophomore year, I attended Roaring Fork High School. While I came back junior year, I only stayed for roughly the first month. Then, I made the decision to transfer to Bridges High School.

While Bridges might not work for everyone, it certainly did for me. This opinion piece is not meant to throw shade, but to outline why alternative schooling was effective for me and to express my gratitude for that.

Frankly, I wasn’t in the best place starting out my junior year. Ultimately, this led to me moving to Bridges, which seemed like it would be beneficial to me and my future. Now, having graduated from Bridges just recently, I don’t regret a thing.

Growing up, there was a certain stigma when it came to going to Bridges — something I recall that was often brought up when the school was mentioned in a passing conversation. It was like being “sent to Bridges” was this recurring joke that might come up when someone wasn’t

OPINION COLUMN

By Saori Suarez

The teachers and staff

The no homework system and one-hour class periods really worked for me too. In my pre-Bridges schooling, I found myself drowning in homework and becoming really demotivated by that. Oftentimes, I felt like I had to re-teach myself important concepts at home, which ended up becoming more confusing than what I had been taught in school.

To me, this cycle of learning something new, doing the work associated with it and moving on to another lesson was exhausting. It gave me less free time, induced quite a bit of stress — including for the people around me — and was just too much of a chore to be remotely enjoyable.

I also really appreciated the social environment that Bridges instilled within its hallways. I, for one, never faced any personal hostility from any of my peers there. In my experience, people at Bridges tended to mind their own business or were just straight up kind. That being said, I’m sure there are still issues that occur at Bridges as it’s bound to happen in any school environment.

All of this is not to say that Bridges didn’t challenge me. It certainly did. But whenever I was being challenged I didn’t feel like I was just slugging through the day. I felt like I was getting a healthy, and ultimately productive, amount of work done. I didn’t feel behind. At the same time, I probably put in more effort being there. It worked for me.

At the time of typing this, it has been a little under two weeks since I graduated. Being a part of the graduation ceremony felt like a big accomplishment for me. I am incredibly grateful to my peers and to the staff at the school. I wholeheartedly believe moving to Bridges was one of the best decisions I made when it comes to my education and my future as a whole.

Go Frogs!

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133, Dangerous as Designed: Cowen Drive

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For the past three weeks we’ve examined places where non-motorized users have created dangerous “social trails” across Highway 133. This week, we’ll begin examining signalized crossings, starting with Cowen Drive and working our way south.

Cowen is a significant intersection. TheCowen Center gas station with a market, animal hospital, offices, shops and restaurants in and near it, two motels (and alot zoned for a third motel) constitute the north entrance to commercial Carbondale. A mobile home park on the west side feeds motorized and non-motorized traffic into and across 133.

The crosswalk on the south side of Cowen has a useractivated signal, but crossing time is too short for mobility-limited users. Thankfully, a refuge island slated for installation in 2024 will remediate that issue. The signal, like all user-operated crossing signals in Carbondale, lacks but needs visible and auditory indicators to reassure pedestrians that it is flashing and inform them when it stops.

Cowen Drive is a designated priority corridor leading to the town core via Eighth Street, meaning we encourage people to walk that way. Of great concern is 80 feet of missing sidewalk on Cowen’s south side, forcing cyclists and pedestrians coming to and from the crosswalk into the street precisely where cars and trucks make right turns from 133 onto Cowen without having to stop. Completing the sidewalk would eliminate this very dangerous situation.

The path on 133’s east side provides access for cyclists and pedestrians to and from the popular Red Hill Recreation Area. At Cowen, they cross four lanes of traffic, with northbound cars making right turns without stopping and southbound cars making left turns. A signalized crossing on Cowen Drive would eliminate the danger.

Northbound 133 changes from a single to a two-lane highway at the Village Road light, enticing drivers heading for Highway 133 to increase their speed along that stretch of road. Many are looking to the distant Highway 82 traffic signal; when it is green, increased speeds become even more likely. With their focus on the more distant objective, the yellow crosswalk signal could easily be missed or ignored. Lowering the 133 speed limit and installing traffic calming features would significantly reduce this danger. With cars being permitted to make right and left turns from Cowen and from both directions on 133, the non-signaled intersection can be confusing. It has a history of producing automobile accidents that could easily ensnare pedestrians. Lowering vehicle speeds on 133 would reduce these risks as well.

To our knowledge, there have been no fatalities or major injuries at the Cowen/133 intersection yet, but much needs to be done to maximize pedestrian and cyclist safety there.

Ralph Roger Clarke

May 31, 1945 – June 2, 2024

Ralph Clarke passed peacefully June 2 in Redding, California at age 79. He was born in Glendale, California to Ethel and Roger Clarke. He grew up in the La Crescenta and San Fernando valleys and earned his associate in arts degree at Pierce College. He worked at his parents’ flying school, Roger Clarke Air Service in Van Nuys, California, soloed on his 16th birthday and went on to obtain his private pilot’s license.

During his Navy years, Ralph served on the Banner — sister ship to the ill-fated Pueblo. The Pueblo’s mission was intended for the Banner, but a last minute change sent the Pueblo in its place. Ralph was able to tell us more about those days in North Korean waters after 50+ years had passed. He said he was intimidated by the North Koreans, but typhoons were more terrifying. The youngest of three brothers who served in the Navy, Ralph was honorably discharged in 1972.

Following military service, Ralph went to Sitka, Alaska and worked the salmon fishing boats where he encountered yet more stormy ocean waters. Upon returning to California, he worked for Innes Signs and became a skilled sign artist. His work still stands everywhere he has lived. And, like his father, he was a great craftsman with wood. He built furniture and cabinets for many friends and family members.

In 1974, he moved to Lakehead, California where he worked at Antlers Marina on Lake Shasta for 17 years. When he moved to Carbondale in 1994, he worked for the Town’s recreation department. In 2008, the Town presented him with a proclamation stating, “Ralph Clarke is retiring after 14 years of excellent service in the care and preservation of our parks and recreation facilities, including perfect grooming of the summer rodeo grounds and even enduring sub-zero mornings at the winter ice rink. No one can fix things and make things run smoothly like Ralph, who has always taken immense pride and care in his work. And we proclaim the town is a far better place for his outstanding good work and service.”

Ralph returned to Lakehead, California to spend his final years at his beautiful home in the woods. During that time he perfected the delicate art of origami. He was befriended by genuine angels from the local American Legion Auxiliary who are true to their creed to leave no man behind. A fine artist like his mother and true craftsman like his father, everyone knew him as a kind, sensitive, generous and wholly reliable person. He is sorely missed.

Ralph is survived by his sister, Kay Clarke (Doc) of Carbondale; sister-in-law, Melinda St Pierre of Palm Desert, California; nephew, Jim St Pierre (Claudine) of Huntington Beach, California; and niece, Terry St Pierre of Clatskanie, Oregon; plus three great nephews and two grand nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Roger Clarke, and brothers, Skip and Ron St Pierre.

A memorial with full military honors will take place July 12 at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, California. In his memory, Ralph would want us to honor veterans whenever the opportunity arises. And to be kind to cats.

Janice Blanche (Holgate) Clark

March 3, 1948 - May 31, 2024

Jan Clark passed away peacefully on May 31 at the Hope West Care Center. She was 76. Jan was born in Glenwood Springs to Blanche (Whitbeck) and Robert Holgate. She spent most of her life in Carbondale before moving to Grand Junction in 2013. Jan enjoyed fishing, especially in the lakes that feed the Fryingpan River. She was an avid reader and baseball fan. Jan spent her career working in banking and bookkeeping.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Claude and Kenny Holgate. She is survived by her children, Jessica Clark of Grand Junction and Travis Clark of Carbondale, and her sister, Nonie Hoffman of Carbondale.

A celebration of life will be held July 13 at 1pm at The Orchard in Carbondale. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Hope West Hospice in Grand Junction.

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WWTF Digester Building Improvements

Issue Date: 6/11/2024 | Closing Date: 6/28/2024

Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: 6/20/2024 @ 9:30 AM at WWTF

Sealed bids for the construction of the WWTF Digester Building Improvements will be received from invited Bidders by the Town of Carbondale (“OWNER”) at Town Hall, 511 Colorado Ave, Carbondale, CO 81623, until 11:00 AM on June 28th, 2024, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The WWTF Digester Building Improvements project consists of buried pipe extension and valve installation, CMU block replacement, window replacement, exterior and interior CMU surface preparation, repair, and coating, and CMU block improvements surrounding the mechanical openings in the building.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bidding Documents will be provided to prospective Bidders as electronic PDF files.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is Roaring Fork Engineering (RFE), 592 Hwy 133, Carbondale, CO, 81623 (Contact: Maggie McHugh, PE (614) 256-4714, MaggieM@rfeng.biz). Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Bidding Documents are available as electronic portable document format (PDF) files. Alternatively, printed Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office via in-person pick-up, for a non-refundable charge of $75 per set. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to Roaring Fork Engineering. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

A pre-bid conference will be held at 9:30 AM on June 20, 2024. This conference is non-mandatory but highly encouraged. In accordance with the Contract Documents (C-200 Section 5.03) the Contractor is required to conduct a site visit prior to bid submission. That visit can either be at the pre-bid meeting or arranged for another day and time with approval from the Town. The pre-bid conference will be at the Town’s Wastewater Treatment Facility at 101 Highway 133, Carbondale, CO 81623.

A 5% bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders.

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Scene Five

By Don Marlin

Sally had taken off to class when the phone rang at their house. Richard was off today as music usually was taught in the county on Monday, Wednesday and Friday leaving Tuesday and Thursday for preparing test questions, music theory lectures, and the occasional spot tests on French horn scales. Probably another damn tea party machine solicitation, he thought to himself.

“Richard, it’s Vince. Did you happen …” Richard cut me off. “Vince! What new 18th century digging have you uncovered on the homestead? A butter churn? Better yet, we have a need for a foyer table that fits that oak end piece below the coat rack.”

I responded, “No. No. No. Richard. Listen. Hi. Sorry to call you early. I was wondering … Sally in too? Didn’t think to interrupt the horn. Did you …”

Richard cut me off again. “Vince … slow down. What’s up?”

“Okay. I know you are going to think I’m nuts, but maybe not. Maybe it’s a mutual bad dream. Did I wake you up?” I stammered.

“What?” Richard blurted.

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“No. No. No. Nothing but Tylenol and zinfandel, but that isn’t an issue here. Do me a favor. Are you on a handheld phone?” Another harrumph. “Good. Good. Good. Can you walk into your bedroom and tell me if your George II is in the bedroom by your Carriage House Rice bed?”

“Did I wake you up last night with an earplug?”

“Jesus, Vince. Are you okay? Are you in Colorado? You’re asking me if you woke me up last night with earplugs? You really aren’t making any sense.”

Silence came out of the phone as I gathered my thoughts. I told Richard about the events of last night in the best detail that I could recall. I didn’t hesitate to tell him anything that didn’t seem factual. Several times I asked if he was still there, and I heard a faint harrumph and some stale French horn music playing in the background. French horns. I think the jokes on those are about the same as banjos. I would never tell Richard that.

“Vince, are you taking anything?” Richard finally calmly responded.

“Vince, I can tell you it is without going in my bedroom. What’s your point?”

Richard’s harrumphs came in even horse nostril spews at this point; kind of made me wonder if he had a tail that was swatting flies about the room too.

“Please, humor me for a moment and go to your side of the bed?” A few moments of silence went by as I could hear Richard’s footsteps on his oak parquet floorboards.

“Yeah, now what? Vince, you are really beginning to piss me off and that is usually pretty hard to do on my day off,” Richard responded with a snort of an Arabian stallion.

“Richard … .listen carefully. Can you look around your floor to see if a pink earplug is on your bed or around your floor? Please, please, please, humor me and let me know this was just a dream.” I sounded almost pleading to myself.

A few more minutes of silence echoed from my receiver. The harrumphs stopped and a very faint, “Son of a …” came to my ear.

“Vince, are you in town by chance? Is this a joke? Are you and Sally trying to screw up my day away from school? What in the hell is going on?” Richard demanded with the elevated voice of a circus barker.

“Richard. Are you wearing a red and white Mexican wedding shirt this morning and holding a Snoopy coffee cup?” We stared at Richard’s back through our George II. Richard made a quarter turn and faced his oval mirror then dropped his phone on the floor.

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However, the ongoing challenge of staffing our businesses, our schools and health care systems continues to be directly impacted by the lack of viable housing options. Sarah has passionately dealt with these issues and continues to do so.

She recognizes the value and contributions of those that have brought us to where we are today, but she is also committed to the more recent arrivals that would love to make this county their home but, currently, have no affordable path to achieve that goal.

Let’s maintain this hard earned momentum by putting Sarah Smith Hymes on the Board of County Commissioners. She’s already been working for years toward building a better future for the county, and she’ll be ready to continue that mission on day one.

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I am writing this letter to show my support for Sarah Hymes for county commissioner in Eagle County, District Two. I’ve known Sarah since we were hockey moms in the early 2000s shuttling our kids to practices and tournaments around the state. Back in our hockey mom days, Sarah was always multitasking — juggling work and volun-

I know her husband, Dave, and sons, Will and Ben. They were a typical young mountain town family; the kind that is finding it harder and harder to make Eagle County home. Since then, Sarah has gained an incredible amount of experience in governance. Housing matters very much to her and her family, and she is well-versed in water and environmental issues, as well as

Today, Sarah is committed to figuring out how to rebuild the heart of our community that is being hollowed out by the cost of housing. She wants to preserve our most

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Sarah Smith Hymes has impressed me from the moment I met her. Her ability to understand and prioritize the critical issues, create opportunities and embolden the community she lives in has been remarkable. As a new resident in Eagle County, I have been eager to learn about our public leaders in order to understand the community in which I live. As I asked around, Sarah’s name routinely came up as a great example of a strong, passionate leader; one whose reputation is exemplary and gets things done. As I dug deeper to understand the “whys” of her success, I was immediately astounded to learn of her deep, broad and distinct civic experiences (the list is too long to mention, so please see her website: www.SarahForEagleCounty.org) and the outcomes she accomplished in the areas of climate action, water, transportation, advocacy, housing and public safety.

After researching some more, I uncovered that her keys to success lie in her strong network with state and county officials, her ability to create results and her commitment to her community. Also, the testimonials public officials have written about her demonstrated the qualities I look for in a candidate.

It should also be noted that her current connections to the old and the young in Eagle County make her a fantastic individual to be the leader of the people – someone who will represent the best interests of District Two. Please join me in voting for Sarah Smith Hymes for Eagle County District Two in the June 25 primary. She is experienced, effective and committed!

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Some are enthusiastic and grateful for this complementary education method which fills in skillsets undeveloped by academia. Other families may feel hesitation and skepticism, wondering the purpose of putting their children in potentially risky outdoor or urban environments, especially if they’re being asked to pay a couple hundred dollars each time. Secondary school experiential education is vastly less expensive than private programs for young adults and professionals but still represents an extra expense.

For the latter families, this seems a result of inadequate communication from the schools. This valley is much more diverse than it was when most of these ex-ed programs were started 50, 60, 70+ years ago. It is our failure as a community to assume inherent understanding of the why and how of certain traditions. This disconnect betrays the bubble of privilege in which parents of the former category and many teachers reside — a bubble that ex-ed programs can help to pop. To do that

effectively for all students, our schools need to do more to acknowledge and listen to the concerns of families who are unfamiliar with formal experiential education. Only then will the facilitators be able to adequately address those hesitations and demonstrate the added value such programs provide which can carry so much farther than facets of academic curriculum.

This summer, I’ll be writing a series of columns on experiential education. We’ll look into pillars of leadership and social skills cultivated through these programs, the history of ex-ed programs in Roaring Fork Valley schools and resistance to these modules within the Roaring Fork School District. Roses and thorns (favorite aspects and disagreements, respectively, with these columns) are very welcome. Looking forward to learning with you.

Annalise Grueter minored in experiential education during her bachelor’s studies, completed a National Outdoor Leadership School diploma in 2013 and has facilitated outdoor education for kids in Colorado and Maine.

Yarbrough, a third generation blacksmith, completed “Circuitus Naturae,” a

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Carbondale’s Public Arts Commission hosted a walking tour of this year’s Art Around Town public sculptures on June 6. In case you missed it, check out www.bit.ly/CdaleArts for the list of sculptures, map and prices. All sculptures will remain on display for one year before being rotated out.

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The Town of Carbondale Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on June 25th, 2024, at 6:00 PM to consider Ordinance 7, Series of 2024. This ordinance involves the adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with amendments and the Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code for the Town of Carbondale, with additional amendments as mandated by the State of Colorado.

All interested citizens are invited to attend and provide input. The hearing will take place at:

Carbondale Town Hall 511 Colorado Avenue Carbondale, CO 81623

For more information, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 970-510-1206

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“New Spring” by Diego Harris stands outside Town Hall.

Joshua Pass describes “Exiile” during the tour.

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sculpture started by his father.

Paul Reimer fashioned “Transformation” from old railroad tracks.

Brian Colley introduces “Running Girl” by Harold Linke.

Kate Davis’ “Wheels Go Round” sculpture is totally interactive.

Joe Burleigh explains his “Hexahedron” to Laurie Lindberg during the tour.

Photos by Raleigh Burleigh

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