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Inhale the future, exhale the past: Kula Yoga on Main is back!

Yogis delight in Kula's new spacious studio at 1201 Main Street. Ample light pours in through large windows and a mural by Chad Stieg spans the back wall. Photo by Paula Mayer

By Kate Phillips Sopris Sun Correspondent Just a short walk down the road from its previous location, Kula Yoga on Main has reopened and is ready to welcome yoga-lovers around the Roaring Fork Valley. Situated at 1201 Main Street in Carbondale, near the roundabout, Kula’s new home offers community members a yoga experience that tingles with possibilities and excitement. “There’s only one thing that came with us from the other studio, and that’s the Ganesha; everything else in the studio is brand new,” said Kula founder and owner, Cari Eisenson. “I think people are looking for something that’s bright and new, and I think they’re curious for that.” Walking into the building on a sunny afternoon, the lounge area is flooded with natural light and design details that draw you inward. From the new steel Kula signage by

local artist Chad Stieg to the wood-accented ceiling and windows that sweep around the room, everything in the space feels fresh and open. The lounge area then splits off toward Kula’s studio and Plosky’s Deli. “Coming soon-ish,” as explained by its signage, Plosky’s Deli is owned and operated by Eisenson’s husband, Dave, and Mark Hardin of Field 2 Fork Kitchen. The deli is separated from the lounge area with a semitranslucent glass door and windows. Post-practice yogis may likely be enticed to wander over for an authentic New York-style meal. In a few more weeks, the lounge area will add a custombuilt welcome desk and two seating areas, according to Eisenson. The welcome desk will also double as a minishop for local retailers Taylor and Tessier, Authentic Hemp, Osmia Organics and Savvi. The Kula studio itself is warm and spacious, with a comforting flow. The high ceilings and large private

windows showcase Mt. Sopris’s summit which offers the impression of practicing yoga outdoors without the pressure of being seen. A mural, also by Steig, glides along the back wall to complete the space. “We really did think down to the windows that match here and the ones that match in the lounge, and you can see the light at the right spot when you come in,” Eisenson said. “There’s intention behind the room, and we wanted to make it feel very bright, healing and open; and that’s what’s been received so far.” Eisenson’s dream for the new studio started nearly 10 years ago, when the opportunity to transition from a lead teacher at Transformation Yoga to studio owner arose. “When the owner [of Transformation Yoga] was looking to move on, I saw it as an opportunity to jump in,” Eisenson said. “At that point my older two boys were three and five, and I was ready to invest more time in the continued on page 7

OPINION

One for Jim B.

awfully long time (ever?); a man who wants to be like Ivan the Terrible, but risks going down in history as Vladimir the Petulant. These last two years have felt a bit like Russian literature for all of us, I think. Lonely, desolate, endless. COVID has made me feel like an old Russian who can only see the world in blacks and whites, i.e. births and Ps and Qs deaths. This virus sent us all for By Jean Perry a loop and the whole world was Another good friend is gone. but I do have something against caught off guard, but I am not Jim Breasted was the coolest killing innocent people who, the only one who thinks that of the cool. We enjoyed talking like the rest of us, are just trying overpopulation is the reason we about many subjects from to live their lives. Here’s what I have COVID. hiking to history to dive bars know about Russia: beautiful Nature is all about balance, in Aspen… but the one thing architecture, cold winters, and we are out of balance at we would always circle back to, Mikhail Baryshnikov, most almost eight billion humans and agree on, is that they don’t people have seen a UFO and on the globe. I’m not saying make Republicans like they used vodka means “little breeders shouldn’t to. Hell, I don’t think they even water.” breed, I’m just Wa t c h i n g carry the parts. Marjorie Taylor saying that it is "Jim B. and I agreed on not sustainable Greene, Matt Gaetz and our own Putin keep his what it takes to keep the scowl Lauren Boebert have all voted tiny for 140 party going: the attitude, carry against halting trade with Russia. and million the guest list, the refreshmakes These are not our grandfather’s on people to be one wonder Republicans. ments; all important born each Republicans used to want to if there isn’t year, when factors when it comes to buy, sell and process everything something in only about 50 living your best life." right here in our own country, the water that million die. It’s narcissistic but these new-fangled ones breeds simple, brutal math, actually want to keep doing delusions of grandeur. The and we’d be better off if life business with Russia, thereby world has watched enough of on Earth was more like the bars funding the terror happening Putin’s War for Better Business in New York City when I was in in Ukraine. Either they have no model. This is obviously the college; one in, one out. These are the kinds of things conscience, or they’re just doing mission of a deranged man who what circus clowns do when is a direct product of the Cold I could talk about with Jim B. I recently saw a lone lobster the ringleader needs to drum War. A man who knows nothing up some gas money. Personally, of mercy or humility, a man who in the tank as I walked past the I have nothing against Russia, has not been told “no” in an meat counter. I almost started

crying at the sight of the creature just sitting in the corner, waiting to die. When I remarked on how sad it was to the clerk, she said, “Yeah.” Then, “But this way he gets to live longer.” Sure, all alone with an abandoned sea castle, I thought. Putin of the crustaceans. Does something hormonal happen at a certain age to make life seem better than it is? Something like the opposite of menopause? Don’t get me wrong, we should celebrate life ‘til the end and then rejoice in the fact that we made it that far, like getting close to — or actually finishing — a Dostoevsky novel. Jim B. and I agreed on what it takes to keep the party going: the attitude, the guest list, the refreshments; all important factors when it comes to living your best life. ( Jim was the one to show up at my 50th with a cowbell.) Because wherever we go, there we are, and, despite what the war mongering Republicans would have us believe, the memories we create are worth more than gold, or oil. Like Jim B., I am having a great time at this four-story club in NYC in the 1980s, with a completely different theme on each floor, and when it’s time to leave, I plan to go just as gracefully as he did.

LETTERS

Hello Moon and Mars

the moon and Mars in the near future. We Los Angeles area people drive enough miles may have to. Doc Philip (Doctor Dandelion) daily to go from Earth to Mars. We go through Carbondale some 20 billion disposable diapers annually — enough to stretch to the moon and back some seven times. Plasticized diapers have impacted Distracted driving April is CDOT’s Distracted Driving our landfills since their invention in 1961. Cotton diapers, usually used about 100 times Awareness Month. Driving distracted is the each, will break down in some one to six months. LEADING cause of crashes. We’ve all witnessed In the USA, only about 10% of our toxic drivers drifting lanes, texting, slurping or waste is disposed of properly. Over 7 million munching and not paying attention to the task tons of trash is dumped into our world's oceans at hand. Anyone have their own narrow miss? yearly. That averages over two pounds of ocean With tons of moving force under our control garbage per humanoid per year. A little over a let’s stop taking chances. Pull over and take care decade ago, world oceans had plastic floating of any needs when not moving. Let’s not become garbage averaging about one piece for every our own version (or someone else’s) of a really 24 square feet of water surface. Ocean floating bad day. Diane Reynolds, plastic is now averaging about one piece for Take A Minute/Slow Down in Town every seven square feet. Americans each receive over 12 pounds of junk mail annually. We produce almost Yes on B six pounds of garbage daily. Over the last Glenwood Springs is a mountain oasis that generation, US cities have lost more than half of we have chosen to be our home. I am grateful their landfills. to see a community group working to protect Styrofoam is a polystyrene foam made it for generations to come: Glenwood Springs of the known carcinogen benzene. Its gasses Citizens for Sensible Development (GSCSD). are depleting Earth’s ozone layer and it is To me, sensible means determining whether deadly to most water life and birds. It’s NON- building a 300-unit housing complex on 16 acres biodegradable and can’t/won’t go away in is good for the community. For it to be sensible, I landfills for over 500 years. believe, it must provide really affordable housing, Please say goodbye to plastic diapers and have effective evacuation routes and use smart Styrofoam. Say goodbye to single-use plastics. building practices. The proposed project at 480 Say hello to biodegradable products, to recycling Donegan does not seem sensible to me. As all of us know, our natural resources are and to keeping our Earth and its oceans healthy. Earthlings are endeavoring to make it to limited. There is only so much land, air and 2 • THE SOPRIS SUN • soprissun.com • Apr. 7 - Apr. 13, 2022

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water in this oasis we call home. We need to protect Glenwood Springs for our children and their children. I am glad that the GSCSD is here to bring attention to the many rental housing developments the city has approved in recent years and the risks that the 480 Donegan project brings to our oasis. I believe this grass-roots organization is giving us a collective voice to tell our city leaders what we believe is sensible for Glenwood Springs and for generations to come. I encourage everyone to check out their website: www.gscsd.org I also encourage you to donate either your money (www.gscsd.org/donate) or your time (www.gscsd.org/get_involved). Funds will be used ahead of the May 3 ballot initiative and also future campaigns. Be part of keeping Glenwood glorious! I have been a Glenwood girl since 1996 and don’t want to live anywhere except here in this oasis. Vote yes on B! Lori Welch , Glenwood Springs

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RFSD superintendent search moves forward By Jeanne Souldern Sopris Sun Correspondent During an executive session of the Roaring Fork School District Board of Education on March 30, Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates, the executive search and consulting firm leading the process to find the next superintendent, presented the board with 22 candidate applications. The board, during the session, narrowed the prospect field to six candidates who participated in first-round interviews on April 4. After initial interviews, two to four finalists will be announced. As of press time, the finalists have yet to be announced. Beginning April 14, finalists will visit the Roaring Fork Schools to meet with community stakeholders, tour district schools and conduct meet-and-greets. In addition, the district will form smaller advisory committees of key stakeholder groups of students, staff, parents and community members to have more focused time and conversations with the finalists. A full schedule of events will be announced after finalists are selected. If you are interested in serving on the superintendent advisory committee, complete the form at bit.ly/RFSDsuperadvisory

Two new faces join the Board of Town Trustees

By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor

It was a boisterous and buzzing evening at The Pour House as candidates, supporters and curious denizens wandered in on election night, April 5. In previous years, John Foulkrod would have shushed the crowd before delivering the news, hand-delivered from Town Hall. This year, the results arrived via text messages to numerous cell phones within the establishment. Incumbent Erica Sparhawk read the tally to The Sopris Sun. Characteristically humble, she informed us that she herself brought in the most votes (990). Next was Chris Hassig (730), followed by Colin Laird (684). The pool proposition passed with a clear majority, 77.8%. This allows the town to move forward with assuming $8 million in debt to replace the John M. Fleet Pool with a new aquatics facility, funded primarily through an existing recreation sales and use tax. “I’m incredibly humbled by the amount of support [I received] and super grateful to folks,” said Sparhawk, born and raised in Carbondale. “The impressive showcase of candidates shows that our community wants solutions, and I hope the other candidates stay engaged.” First appointed in 2017 then elected in 2018, she looks forward to building upon her experience to keep up the momentum on various initiatives the board is working on. “I’m feeling good,” said Hassig, also born and raised in Carbondale. The highlight of

his campaign, he continued, was canvassing. “I learned a lot, and heard a lot of opinions on the ground.” Carbondale’s citizenry in general, he found, is concerned about the rate of development. “I’m honored,” said Laird, director of The Third Street Center, Carbondale’s nonprofit hub. “I was hopeful that I could come in third, and that’s exactly what happened,” he laughed. “I look forward to beginning, and working with this great group of people.” Among his top priorities is taking action to improve affordable housing. Earlier in the evening, mayor elect Ben Bohmfalk — who ran unopposed — gave details about the seat he will be vacating to step

into his new role. With about two years left, the term may be filled by appointment. The town now has 60 days to receive applications from interested persons, which may look different than the election’s pool of candidates. The Board of Town Trustees will then choose who fills the seat. And the board won’t necessarily appoint the person with the fourth most votes, stated Bohmfalk. It’s an opportunity to look strategically and select a person whose expertise could fill a gap in the board’s makeup. In this election, incumbent Luis Yllanes received the fourth highest number of votes (569). The three new trustees will be sworn in during the regular meeting on April 26.

Carbondale natives Erica Sparhawk and Chris Hassig earned the most votes and celebrated together with other candidates and current trustees at The Pour House, as per tradition. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

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As reported by The Aspen Times on March 31, Sustainable Settings has put all 244 acres of their Thompson Creek Ranch on the market for over $24 million. The property was purchased by Sustainable Settings co-founders Brook and Rose LeVan in 2003 for $2 million. A conservation easement on the land restricts development to “agricultural and educational purposes.”

A Forest Service press release announced that wildfire mitigation work will occur on 132 acres north of Redstone beginning this month. The work will continue through mid-May and could pick up again in August, once the avian nesting season concludes, if necessary. Landowners are also encouraged to schedule a wildfire risk assessment of their property with the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District by calling 970-963-2491.

Kimberly to retire Carbondale Arts has officially posted a job opening for the nonprofit’s next executive director. Amy Kimberly has dedicated nearly two fruitful decades to serving the organization and was hired as its director in 2011. She oversaw their move to The Launchpad, creation of The Artway, installation of several murals, plus many Green is the New Black fashion shows and always-successful Mountain Fairs. Kimberly will remain with Carbondale Arts through 2022. Expect an interview in a future edition of The Sopris Sun.

Call for artists The city of Glenwood Springs has kicked off its “Better Together Mural Project” by inviting artists in Garfield County to submit their design for artwork to be painted on the exterior of “topeks,” the outdoor dining and gathering structures beneath the Grand Avenue Bridge. There is no fee to submit an application, and selected works will be paid $550. For details, visit www.bit.ly/TopekArt.

Police survey The Carbondale Police Department is seeking community feedback through a new survey tool called CueHit. After certain types of 911 interactions, individuals involved may receive a text message survey inquiring about their satisfaction. For persons not interested in participating, they may call 970-963-2662 or simply not respond. “We are eager to hear how our officers are doing and what events our community is interested in,” said Chief Kirk Wilson.

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The Featherheads won " best costume" and third place at Literacy Outreach's Spellebration on April 1. The team included Jenny Zetah (left) Takeo Hiromitsu (center) and Rachel Becker (right). Courtesy photo

Illiteracy is no joke! Spellebration took place online on April 1 with the timely theme of “Fools for Literacy.” During this virtual event, spellers from all over Colorado converged to submit 599 answers. Of these, 344 were answered correctly. Congratulations to the first place team, “We Can’t Be Serious,” sponsored by Colorado Mountain College in Rifle. $9,500 was raised to support adult literacy throughout Garfield County.

Aspen Art Museum fellows Congratulations to Leah Aegerter, Chris Erickson, Shawna Miller, Kris Cox, Paul Keefe and Ali O’Neal, each chosen to participate as 2022 Aspen Art Museum fellows. The program provides recognition and mentorship to artists working in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys.

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Governor Jared Polis signed a proclamation designating April as Lights Off for Bird Migration Month. Light pollution has proven to have an often fatal effect on birds migrating at night. Therefore, Coloradans are encouraged to turn off their outdoor lights to protect birds migrating to and through the state.

Early childhood 2022-23 Through the month of April, the Roaring Fork School District is accepting priority applications for its 2022-23 early childhood program. An application can be completed online or in-person during limited times and at specific site locations. For in-person application times and locations, or to complete a priority application online, visit www.rfschools. com/enrollment

They say it’s your birthday! Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Cassie Cerise, Paula “Sam” Hunter, Ellen Huttenhower, Sonja Linman, Beth Simonetti and Anais Tomezsko (April 7); Trish Anderson, Jeff Finesilver and Cait Kennett (April 8); Janet Ferrara, Ciara Morrison, Diane Orlov and Steve Tullar (April 9); Suzanne Lavin, Herschel Ross and Marty Treadway (April 10); Krys Greenwood (April 11); Brandon McDuffey and Susan Shirley (April 12); Rusty Burtard, Diane Kenney, Nicole Levesque, Brad Moore, Jane Munsell, Vicki Peterson and Bill Shepherd (April 13).

Mayor Dan passes on the torch By James Steindler Contributing Editor

Carbondale Mayor Dan Richardson flips the page to another chapter after opting not to run for a second term. To be fair, Richardson served for the second part of his predecessor’s term; so, has served close to two terms already. He pointed out that six years is a significant stint in local government and, if he were elected to another term, he would end up serving 10. “And that’s a long time,” he stated. The departing mayor was born in Glenwood Springs and spent a good part of his childhood on the East Coast. “But, I came back and graduated from Glenwood High,” he explained. “So, I’d say I’m from Glenwood.” He went on to study architecture at University of Colorado Boulder and then landed yet again in the Valley. Beginning at the ripe age of 27, Richardson served on the Glenwood Springs City Council from 2001 to 2005. “I was kind of the young progressive that the rest of the board didn’t seem to pay much attention to,” he recalled. “It was quite the learning experience.” Interestingly, Richardson was the lone “no” vote when Glenwood Meadows was slated for approval. “I knew that development would happen on that site, and I wasn’t necessarily opposed to development,” he explained, “but I felt very strongly that that agreement didn’t benefit the city of Glenwood Springs as much as it could.” “Fast forward to Carbondale, and I feel the opposite,” stated Richardson, who commended the Uniform Development Code (UDC) inherited from the previous board and staff. “What Carbondale did from basically 2013 to 2016 was put a lot of thought into its comprehensive plan and its code. They laid out a plan that most stakeholders, I would argue, felt very good about.” “So the development we’ve seen in Carbondale has been fast and furious …,” he continued, “but it follows the plan that the community created many years ago.” To that end, the mayor said he feels good about the growth. “I feel

really good about the development that has happened, it’s just happened so quickly that it’s caught people by surprise.” Next, Richardson touched on affordable housing. “As a board we recognized, without a dedicated funding source, that what we would be able to do to put a dent into affordable housing was going to be pretty limited.” He went on to explain that the board used what the UDC and comprehensive plan already laid out and encouraged that kind of development. “We approved several units, hundreds of units really, that are more affordable by design — some of them deed restricted.” Richardson said that he regrets not “beating the drum about the real estate transfer tax issue sooner.” He explained to The Sopris Sun that, ironically, Colorado’s Taxpayers Bill of Rights (TABOR) prevents voters from having a say in enacting a real estate transfer tax. In his eyes, if local governments had the option to collect such a tax, that money could be allocated to an affordable housing fund, taking away reliance on the state for handouts. “We have the opportunity to generate that locally to help subsidize affordable housing, but TABOR prohibits it and that’s an injustice,” he lamented. Richardson is going to enjoy his time off on Tuesday nights, but part of him will miss it. “I enjoyed running the meetings,” he told The Sopris Sun. “I enjoyed the dialogue with the community.” Back in 2016, he felt like he was handed a well-oiled machine and joked his goal at the time was “not to screw things up.” He was able to focus on practicing good governance “and this board in particular allowed us to do that,” he stated. Richardson considered First Fridays as part of his office hours. “That’s when I got to cruise town and talk to people about whatever it is they had on their mind; all while walking in downtown Carbondale during First Friday.” The outgoing mayor plans to spend the extra time with his two teen sons and lend the additional bandwidth to

Art of Mayor Dan by youth correspondent Sofie Koski

his day-job with Ascendigo Autism Services. “I’m excited to watch Ben [Bohmfalk] at the helm, because I think that he’s going to put me to shame,” Richardson said. “I’m happy to make space for new leadership.”

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CORE seeks to measure escaping methane from Coal Basin

By Olivia Emmer Sopris Sun correspondent

On Thursday, March 31, approximately 70 people gathered at the Third Street Center for a presentation about a potential methane capture project in Coal Basin, near Redstone. Coal Basin was once the site of a large coal mining operation that removed an estimated 22 million tons of coal during its lifetime. Shuttered in the early ‘90s, the mine continues to emit methane gas to this day. According to the evening’s presentation, methane is 86 times more powerful than carbon dioxide when it comes to warming the climate. The project proponents estimate that 10,000 tons of methane escape the mine each year, causing as much climate warming as the rest of Pitkin County’s emissions combined. The project is being organized by the Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE), and the bulk of the presentation was made by consultant Chris Caskey of the Delta Brick and Climate Company. Caskey is involved in the methane capture and electricity generation occurring at the recently closed coal mine in Somerset, and is a former Colorado School of Mines research assistant professor. According to two reports, one by the Colorado Energy Office and another by the Environmental Protection Agency, the mines in Coal Basin are some of the gassiest in the state, making them targets for reducing climate warming pollution. Those reports rely on estimates, and the working group is now seeking permission from the United States Forest Service (USFS) to do a “flow test” at the largest of the Coal Basin mines. The Bureau of Land Management will also be involved, as they manage the mineral rights. A flow test would involve some sealing of

smaller mine leaks, pipes to collect methane and measure it and an oxidizer to destroy the methane as it comes to the surface. This process would involve a USFS permit, road access through Coal Basin Ranch via a USFS easement, road access to the mine opening and a footprint of activity to host the equipment. Neighboring property owner Crystal Basin Holdings, the LLC that owns Coal Basin Ranch, and its umbrella organization, Catena Foundation, are also planning to survey the methane emissions in Coal Basin this year in partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund and Colorado State University. Their parallel effort hopes to quantify the amount of methane coming out of the mines without the need to reopen the road. Of the relatively small number of abandoned mine methane capture projects in the United States, Caskey isn’t aware of any on public land. This creates challenges for the Coal Basin project, as there isn’t a clear regulatory pathway for the project to pursue and for the public agencies to follow. If successful, this project could create that pathway for similar projects around the country. The results of the flow test should tell the working group how much methane is actually leaking and what its quality is. Low quality methane could be burned in high efficiency oxidizers — sometimes referred to as flares — turning the potent greenhouse gas into lesspotent carbon dioxide. Caskey explained that the oxidizers being considered are different from open-flame flares and wouldn’t have visible flames or smoke. If the methane is high quality, it could be used on-site to generate electricity.

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which historically provided electricity to the mine and is now maintained for redundancy. This existing powerline could carry electricity created in Coal Basin. Coal mine methane qualifies as a renewable energy source in Colorado, and could help Holy Cross meet its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030. “It’s a 24/7 resource, which is appealing, as many other renewable resources are not,” said Chris Bilby of Holy Cross at the meeting. “It seems like a win-win. We can help the environment out and create renewable energy.” Holy Cross estimates that the electricity generated there could power the whole Crystal Valley. CORE is set to receive $1.2 million in federal funding to pursue coal mine methane destruction. Pitkin County has also committed up to $200,000 to the effort. The cost to just destroy the methane is estimated to be $2 million. An estimated $8 million could build a small power plant, if the methane is high-quality enough. But $15 million is the potential price tag for a quieter, smaller-footprint power plant. At the meeting, Caskey explained that the project probably wouldn’t be appealing to traditional investors, and may be better suited to foundation funding, so that multiple environmental ethics can be prioritized. He quipped, “there are easier ways to make money than this project.” The purpose of the public meeting was to share information about the potential project and to announce that they are pursuing a permit to perform a flow test. The residents of the Crystal Valley have a long history of staunch organizing to fight projects they don’t agree with, and community buy-in will likely be essential to a successful project. According to a Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association opinion-

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community.” With community as her northstar, Eisenson founded Kula — Sanskrit for “a group of individuals who come together with the intention of the heart, a family.” With the name and intention set, Eisenson then attracted a constellation of people who aligned with Kula’s values, while also bringing their authentic practices to the studio. As a result, Kula is able to host a variety of workshops and classes that cater to the community at large. Lindsay Gurley, Professional Life and Leadership Coach, was a former yoga instructor at Kula and said that Eisenson was an inspiring mentor who created a safe place to grow as a teacher. “Cari is just so welcoming. She’s like, ‘be who you are, don’t try to fit any particular mold. I want you to serve people the way you serve people,’ and that’s not common at all yoga studios,” Gurley said. Community members can join Gurley in her upcoming workshop on April 10 called “Renew.” The workshop will focus on deep nourishment and rejuvenation for the mind, body and

First Friday saw a herd of horses and mules parading through Carbondale. The fifth annual Healing Hoof-It walk and race, a Smiling Goat Ranch fundraiser, was well-attended with proceeds benefiting people affected by autism, depression, anxiety, PTSD and related conditions. Photo by Jeanne Souldern

soul through meditation, yoga and personal coaching. The studio will also host “Yin and Zen Spring Practice” on April 24, guided by yoga educator and myo-fascial massage therapist Ally Morrison. This two-hour workshop will focus on posture, energy pathways, healing points and vital organ awareness by way of gentle stretching, breathwork and meridian stretching. “We also have ‘Itsy-Bitsy Yoga’ which is for kids ages two to five, and it's with our teacher Jodi [Huffman] who is actually an early childhood development therapist,” Eisenson said. “I work with trauma clients and I do trauma training, and so we have a trauma program coming in that will be for the community as well.” As Kula navigates this new studio space, one thing will always remain central for Eisenson and her team: Kula’s ability to create a safe and welcoming yoga space for the community to grow and heal as a family. To learn more about Kula Yoga on Main, its instructors and class schedule, visit www.kulayogaonmain.com/ or @kulayogaonmain on Instagram.

Kula's new studio offers more space for everyone to stretch out and reset. In addition to regular classes, there will be many special offerings, workshops and retreats. Stay informed at www.kulayogaonmain.com Photo by Paula Mayer

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April 16 - versus Aspen (away) at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (V) April 19 - versus North Fork (away) at 3 p.m. (V) and 5 p.m. ( JV) April 21 - versus Coal Ridge (away) at 4 p.m. ( JV) April 23 - versus Basalt (home) at 10 a.m. and noon April 26 - versus Olathe (home) at 3 p.m. (V) and 5 p.m. ( JV) April 27 - versus Delta (home) at 2 and 4 p.m. April 30 - versus Coal Ridge (home) at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 3 - versus Basalt (away) at 4:30 p.m. ( JV) May 4 - versus Rifle (home) at 3 p.m. (V) and 5 p.m. ( JV) May 7 - versus Moffat County (away) at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 14 - versus Gunnison (away) at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Girls Soccer

April 9 - versus CRMS (away) at 11 a.m. (V) April 11 - versus Basalt (away) at 4 p.m. (V) and 6 p.m. ( JV) April 15 - versus Grand Junction (home) at 4 p.m. ( JV) and 6 p.m. (V) April 16 - versus Eagle Valley (home) at 11 a.m. ( JV) and 1 p.m. (V) April 19 - versus Rifle (home) at 4 p.m. ( JV) and 6 p.m. (V) April 21 - versus Moffat (away) at 4 p.m. (V) and 6 p.m. ( JV) April 23 - versus CRMS (home) at 11 a.m. ( JV) and 1 p.m. (V) April 28 - versus Basalt (home) at 4 p.m. ( JV) and 6 p.m. (V) April 30 - versus Coal Ridge (away) at 11 a.m. (V) and 1 p.m. ( JV) May 3 - versus Vail Mountain (home) at 4 p.m. ( JV) and 6 p.m. (V) May 5 - versus Rifle (away) at 4 p.m. (V) and 6 p.m. ( JV) May 7 - versus Aspen (home) at 4 p.m. ( JV) and 6 p.m. (V)

Girls Lacrosse

April 9 - versus Eagle Valley (home) at 3 p.m. (V) and 4:30 p.m. ( JV) April 12 - versus Summit (home) at 4 p.m. (V) and 5:30 p.m. ( JV) April 14 - versus Battle Mountain (away) at 4 p.m. ( JV) and 5:30 p.m. (V) April 16 - versus Fort Collins (away) at 11 a.m. April 21 - versus Aspen (home) at 4 p.m. ( JV) and 5:30 p.m. (V) April 22 - versus Grand Junction (away) at 4 p.m. (V) and 5:30 p.m. ( JV) April 26 - versus Fruita (away) at 4 p.m. (V) and 5:30 p.m. ( JV) April 28 - versus Eagle Valley (away) at 4 p.m. (V) and 5:30 p.m. ( JV) April 30 - versus Battle Mountain (home) at 11 a.m. (V) and 12:30 p.m. ( JV) May 5 - versus Steamboat Springs (away) at 4 p.m. (V) and 5:30 p.m. ( JV) May 7 - versus Durango (home) at 10 a.m. (V)

Track & Field Meets

April 9 - Eagle Valley Invitational in Gypsum April 16 - Demon Invitational in Glenwood Springs April 22 - Coal Ridge Invitational in New Castle April 29 - Montrose Invitational in Montrose May 6-7 - 3A Western Slope Meet in Rifle May 13-14 - Tiger Invitational in Grand Junction May 19-21 - State Championships in Lakewood

That’s right folks, spring sports are gearing up at Roaring Fork High School. Girls lacrosse is underway and the team is looking strong. Go girls! Photo by Sue Rollyson

Girls soccer practice has been picking up ahead of the Ram’s opening match on April 9 against Colorado Rocky Mountain School, who will host the “away” game but so very close to home. Photo by Sue Rollyson

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April 8, 9, 15, 16 - 7:00pm • April 9, 16- 2:00pm The hills are alive with, The Sound of Music! Come and see the performing arts students of Basalt High School, Roaring Fork High School, Basalt Middle School, and Carbondale Middle School, as they collaborate to present the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music.

Basalt Middle School Auditorium • 51 School Street, Basalt, CO 81621 General Admission: $15 • Students and Children: $10 Tickets available for purchase now on Eventbrite, or at the door before the performances. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sound-of-musictickets-296917627617

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Love Notes: That’s a wrap…

By Marlo Bowman Youth Correspondent

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entirety is available on the Garfield County Libraries YouTube page. In addition, this final phase saw the distribution of the mosaics, made of affirming words (love notes) from people of the Valley. These wonderful collages are on display in local schools. They are exhibited alongside the Love Notes’ boxes that each school made and where many love notes were collected. With the remainder of the love notes, the official Instagram handle, @lovenotesrfv, will post a note each day for the rest of the year. The hope is to continuously remind LGBTQIA+ youth that they are supported and recognized throughout the Roaring Fork community. For more information on this project, visit www.lovenotesrfv.com

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Roaring Fork High School defeated Glenwood Springs at the Trent Goscha Memorial Tournament on Saturday, April 2. The tournament honors the memory of a young athlete who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 13 in 2016. Photo by Sue Rollyson

As the month of March came to an end, the Love Notes Project also wrapped up its latest component. The final phase of the project included an informational virtual meeting the community was invited to. The thousands of love notes that people wrote in support of local LGBTQIA+ youth are now collaged into mosaics on display throughout the Aspen and Roaring Fork School Districts. There were two main components to the virtual event. The first was an educational presentation shared by Lillian Rivera, who is dedicated to creating a safer world for LGBTQIA+ youth as a collaborator with Gender Spectrum, an international nonprofit aimed at inclusivity. Her slide show provided knowledge on everything from gender and sexuality to vocabulary and how to support young people in the process of discovering themselves. There were various community members who participated in this meeting, including Steven Moreno and Sheri Smith, who work in schools throughout the Valley; Janet Gordon and Mari Mo, who do work within and outside the Valley to improve mental health support and specifically for LGBTQIA+ youth; and Cas Weaver and Lucy Silcox, who serve as the president and vice president of the Gay-Straight Alliance chapter at Roaring Fork High School. The second part of the virtual event included an opportunity for the community to ask questions of the panelists. For those who could not attend, the meeting in its

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, APRIL 7 TRIVIA NIGHT Join the Glenwood Springs Historical Society for trivia night at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue at 6:30 p.m. RECREATION V. CONSERVATION Colorado Wild Public Lands hosts a conversation with the Forest Service, Pitkin County Open Space and Aspen Public Radio at Ute Mountaineer in Aspen at 6:30 p.m. To RSVP, email coloradowildpubliclands@gmail.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 8 BOOK BINDING Join Gabrielle Fox at the Art Base in Basalt for a three-day workshop on crafting books. The group meets on Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration at www.theartbase.org CIRQUE D’SOPRIS The Third Street Center presents a youth show of design, daring and dance at 6 p.m. “Cirque d’Sopris” will also be performed on Saturday at 6 p.m. C’DALE SHORTSFEST Catch select programs from the Aspen Film Shortsfest at The Crystal Theatre at 7 p.m. on Friday, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets at www.bit.ly/ShortsfestTix 5POINT HAPPY HOUR The Contemporary at Willits hosts a happy hour with 5Point Film Fest from 5 to 7 p.m. They will show the trailer for the festival and select shorts. More info at www.tacaw.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 TAP DANCIN’ Aspen Dance Connection invites you to a tap dance class with nationally-acclaimed John “Mr. Tap” Williams at Legacy Dance Company’s Studio (901 Colorado Avenue, Glenwood Springs) from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Then, Mr. Tap will perform for free at the Glenwood Springs Library at 3:30 p.m. GAY FOR GOOD Gay for Good invites volunteers to help with a service project at Highwater Farm in Silt from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More info is at www.gayforgood.org/rockymountains UPCYCLE! Claire Wright of Cosecha Textiles teaches folks to find new uses for old linens at Basalt Library from noon to 4 p.m. Space is limited, register at www.bit.ly/CosechaUpcycle PINWHEEL PLANTING River Bridge Regional Center is bringing together the community to give a voice to child victims of abuse and show support for services to promote their healing. Join the planting of 284 pinwheels with a ceremony beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Garfield County Courthouse in Glenwood Springs. ART FOR ALL AGES The Basalt Library invites one and all to create art and spend time with community members young and old from 2 to 3 p.m. SMART MEETING The Meeting Place in Carbondale holds a self-management and recovery training (SMART) at 5 p.m. MUSICA UNIVERSALIS The Aspen Choral Society presents “Musica Universalis,” a collaborative program of music and astronomy, at the Thunder River Theatre at 7 p.m. More info is at www.aspenchoralsociety.org CONSENSUAL IMPROV The Arts Campus at Willits presents Consensual Improv, a beloved Valley comedy troupe, at 8 p.m. Tickets at www.TACAW.org

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from Africana Village of Peace Project, at The Launchpad from 10 a.m. to noon. A second class will occur on May 15. RENEWAL Lindsay Gurley leads an afternoon retreat at Kula Yoga’s new space (1201 Main Street) from 2 to 5 p.m. More info at www.kulayogaonmain.com ASCENDIGO ART Ascendigo Autism Services showcases participants’ work at The Launchpad with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. MUSICA UNIVERSALIS “Musica Universalis” by the Aspen Choral Society is performed at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Glenwood Springs at 7 p.m. More info is at www.aspenchoralsociety.org

MONDAY, APRIL 11 5POINT ONLINE Miss the in-person trailer launch events? Check it out online at 6 p.m. Details at www.5pointfilm.org

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 MUSIC OF LENT Alyce Meredith performs at a free piano concert at the Carbondale Library at 2 p.m. CONTACT IMPROV Learn the language of sharing weight, movement and awareness with Ashley Buckberg, teaching contact improv at The Launchpad from 6 to 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 SUSTAINABILITY DISCUSSION Zoom in for a panel discussion with Valley leaders invested in sustainability from 5 to 6 p.m. Find the Zoom link and more info at www.basaltlibrary.org WASTED The city of Aspen hosts a free screening of the film “WASTED! The Story of Food Waste,” at the Wheeler Opera House at 6 p.m. CUNNINGHAM The Art Campus at Willits screens “Cunningham,” a film about professional dancer Merce Cunningham, followed by an artist talk with Melissa Toogood, a longtime member of the Cunningham Dance Company. It all starts at 7 p.m. Tickets and more info are at www.tacaw.org

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 ANIMAL DIALOGUES Basalt Library hosts a discussion of Colorado Mountain College’s Common Reader, “Animal Dialogues” by Craig Childs, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Learn more at at www.basaltlibrary.org BATCH TRIVIA Help raise funds for the Carbondale Clay Center’s summer kids camps by competing at trivia with a team of up to six at Batch from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration at www.carbondaleclay.org HAPPY HOUR DANCE CLASS Join Sammy Alteneau at The Launchpad for Limón Fusion, a dance technique to explore individuality and physicality within a technical structure, from 6:15 to 7 p.m.

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Cazadores de túneles: Piedras aún sin remover Por James Steindler y Myki Jones Traducción por Dolores Duarte

Algo recientemente ha resurgido en la atención de la comunidad: susurros silenciosos de sistemas de túneles bajo la ciudad de Glenwood Springs. Así que, naturalmente, el equipo de The Sopris Sun se adentró en el subsuelo para traerles esta historia, llena de misterio en cada uno de sus giros. Hay quienes están seguros de que los túneles existen (o existieron) y otros que consideran la afirmación disparatada. Pero ¿no dicen que "detrás de todo buen misterio hay algo de verdad"? El reciente rumor sobre los supuestos túneles se deriva de una simple publicación en Facebook. En enero de este año, Rachael Serena Young hizo un post en la página de la comunidad Roaring Fork Swap que suscitó el interés de la comunidad. "Estoy empezando a oír hablar de la red de túneles bajo Glenwood Springs y me gustaría saber todo sobre ello", escribió. "¿Qué saben las personas de aquí sobre la historia del uso allá abajo y por qué se mantiene en secreto? Gracias de antemano". A partir de ahí, se creó un nuevo grupo de facebook llamado "Glenwood Springs, CO, Underground Tunnels - Explore".

Uno de los miembros, Anna Mae Cline, se sentó a hablar con The Sun en el histórico Hotel Colorado, y afirmó que pasó tiempo en los sistemas de túneles que hay bajo él, en esta y en una vida pasada. Cline lleva mucho tiempo residiendo en el Valle Roaring Fork. Con el entusiasmo a flor de piel, el equipo de The Sun ha seguido varias pistas, pero las piedras siguen sin ser removidas y el misterio se cierne sobre ello.

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Para arrancar, el equipo de The Sun se unió a Carolyn Cipperly, archivista de la sociedad histórica de Glenwood Springs, y se adentró en las profundidades de lo que hoy es Juicy Lucy's Steakhouse. El gerente, Heath Johnson, tuvo la amabilidad de dejarnos entrar. Basta con decir que, aunque el sótano de Juicy Lucy's te da un vistazo a la superficie de la historia, el equipo no descubrió ningún túnel. Dicho esto, Johnson mencionó que una línea de alcantarillado de cuatro pies de diámetro hecha de ladrillo se encuentra debajo del sótano ya en sí subterráneo. "La línea que está debajo de Juicy Lucy's es una rareza en el mundo del alcantarillado en Glenwood", explicó posteriormente el

James Steindler, investigador principal para The Sopris Sun en la búsqueda de túneles bajo Glenwood Springs. Foto de Paula Mayer

director de obras públicas, Matt Langhorst, a The Sopris Sun. Dijo que la línea de ladrillo fue probablemente utilizada como un canal de alcantarillado de aguas pluviales en lugar de uno sanitario. "Esa línea no forma parte de nuestro sistema de alcantarillado y, por lo que sabemos, sólo existe bajo ese edificio", señaló.

Avenida Cooper A la vuelta de la esquina, en la avenida Cooper y bajo el histórico edificio Veltus de la cuadra Blake, hay de hecho cuatro literas (ocho camas en total) en su sótano. Hasta hoy no está claro quién dormía allí. Las camas son de madera tratada, tienen dos metros de largo y varían en lo ancho.

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¿Cuántas veces se ha ido a la cama pensando en cómo le va hacer para proveer la comida del siguiente día para sus hijos y su familia? Pareciera mentira que en un valle tan rico exista la falta de alimentos. Sobre todo cuando hay tantos hogares que tiran comida por que se echa a perder, expira o madura de más. Digo, a todos nos ha pasado que un plátano se nos puede madurar de más pero el hornear un buen pan de plátano puede ser la solución al problema. Pero la falta de alimentos y sobre todo nutritivos, es otro tema que no cualquier receta para hornear puede solucionar. Es por eso que SANA (Safe and Abundant Nutrition Alliance por sus siglas en inglés) trabaja en la receta secreta que es “eliminar el estigma para pedir ayuda”. Ya que a muchas personas les

El hambre no tiene que ser un secreto

pudiera dar pena el ir a un banco de comida. “Si, me avergüenzo de ir a un centro de distribución, porque posiblemente me conoce alguien allí'', me compartió Gladys, voluntaria de SANA. “Sé que no es fácil para algunas personas, pero le aconsejaría a quienes sienten vergüenza, que tener una necesidad — material o espiritual — es de la condición humana. Por lo tanto, es más importante suplir que detenerse a pensar en lo que pensarán los demás”. iEl hambre no tiene que ser un secreto! Pareciera el slogan de una protesta o marcha silenciosa. Se me viene a la mente una imagen en blanco y negro, con personas de todas las edades, sentadas al rededor de sus comedores. Probablemente el arte de transmitir en letras está tomando vida en mis dedos mientras en mi mente repaso memorias de las largas filas en los bancos de comida en medio de una pandemia que no tuvo piedad. Y si, la pandemia sacó a la luz nuestro lado más humano, pero también hizo estragos en nuestras vidas. Eso parece haberse ido, pero la falta de alimentos y el acceso a ellos sigue siendo una realidad. Acceso a los alimentos

saludables es el propósito detrás de la meta de la campana “no tiene que ser un secreto”. Ya que no solo es hablar del tema, también es crear soluciones, escuchar a los residentes y compartir información entre entidades que pueden hacer cambios en el sistema. “Cualquier persona puede ser vulnerable y afortunadamente hay apoyo de organizaciones y voluntarios locales que me brindan la empatía para poder acercarme a los bancos de comida'', mencionó Ingrid. Algunos comentarios sobre el no pedir ayuda, era que en los bancos de alimentos solo se daban latas de comida, y muchas de las veces no se podía preparar algo para cenar dentro de esas despensas. “Pueden ir directamente a los bancos de comida para ellos escoger su comida y así no llevar alimentos que no consumen”, explicó Soira Ceja, organizadora con SANA. “A muchos residentes se les hace más fácil ir a las reparticiones de comida, porque no se tienen que bajar del carro, las dos opciones son buenos recursos dependiendo de las necesidades de su hogar”. La belleza de este programa no es solo darle un volante de

los horarios de los bancos de comida o centros de repartición, sino también pueden compartir otros recursos, incluyendo clases de cocinas saludables y recetas de cocina de cómo utilizar las latas. Como cualquier proyecto comunitario, los voluntarios son los que hacen que todo sea posible, si usted tiene tiempo de ayudar, no dude en hacerlo. Pero, sobre todo, si tiene alguna necesidad por la falta de alimentos, ya sea que esté enfermo, falta de transportación o de dinero, igual SANA le puede ayudar a conectar con las personas correctas. Busque en Facebook la página de SANA y envíales un mensaje. Dice un dicho muy conocido que arrieros somos y en el camino andamos, alguna vez a todos nos ha tocado pasar hambre, por la razón que sea, pero cuando hay soluciones es mejor aprender a buscar ayuda. Hoy por ti, mañana por mi. ¡Como buenos Latinos, donde come uno comemos todos! Algo que Ceja compartía conmigo era que las personas no tuvieran miedo de compartir sus historias ya que no saben a cuántas personas más podrían inspirar y ayudar a vencer el miedo y la vergüenza.

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Todos ganan con premios a los Servicios Humanitarios Por Crystal Mariscal Editora Contribuyente El Hotel Colorado una vez más se vistió de gala, de bellas sonrisas y abrazos emocionados entre personas que tenían una pandemia sin verse. El año pasado los premios fueron virtuales y los del año pasado fueron cambiados para celebrarse la noche del 4 de abril del 2022. Como ya es costumbre, se reconoce a cada uno de los nominados de la noche, quienes eran: Linda Haydock, Ross Brooks, Iliana Renteria, Elizabeth Russo, Gabe Cohen, Pastor Robin Vega, Carlos Cornejo, Ted y Sheryl Doll, Sally Brands, Glenda Martinez, Ginny West y Anne Sale. A excepción de otros años, esta vez también se nombraron los nominados de los premios pasados y a los ganadores, quienes fueron: Marlene Manown con el premio Rockstar, Mary Lee Mohrlang al premio Talk of the Town, Sarah Fedishen bajo el premio Building Bridges y Brisa Chávez con el premio Community Empowerment (Empoderamiento Comunitario). Los comisionados fueron los encargados de dar a conocer los nombres de los ganadores. Un momento de nervios ya que cada nominado mencionaba que el ser reconocido era más que suficiente, nadie espera ganar porque ya son ganadores al llenarse el alma con tantas vidas cambiadas e impactadas

por sus labores altruistas. La primera ganadora de la noche fue Sally Brands con el Lifetime Impact Award (Premio Impacto Vitalicio) por sus más de 30 años de servicio comunitario. Gabe Cohen fue el segundo premiado de la noche, con el premio Warrior of Hope Award (Premio Guerrero de la Esperanza) con una historia de resiliencia, donde los que lo nominaron recordaron historias desde cuando él estaba en un centro de rehabilitación, y ahora él ayuda a otros a salir de ese pozo. Su programa comenzó en Rifle y se acaba de extender a Basalt. Con lágrimas en sus ojos dedicó su premio a su madre por todos los problemas que le causó. El premio a Mujer Maravilla (Wonder Woman) fue para nuestra querida Iliana Renteria, quien sin duda alguna llena todas las casillas para ese rol comunitario. Es increíble lo que podemos hacer movidos por el amor. “Llegué aquí hace cinco años por amor” (al casarse con Samuel Bernal), mencionó Renteria. Las cosas que día a día hace para ayudar a las personas a conectar con recursos son impresionantes, ya que para el resto podría no ser tan importante pero durante la pandemia algo tan esencial como comida para bebes y panales eran de los mensajes más frecuentes que llegaban a sus manos. Su gran trabajo en el tema de salud mental fue otra de las cosas por las que fue celebrada. Y para cerrar con broche

de oro, otro de los nuestros ganó el premio al Community Force Award (Premio Fuerza Comunitaria). El sargento sensación de las redes sociales, Carlos Cornejo nos trajo a todos una sonrisa de orgullo al saber que nuestro pequeño condado es reconocido internacionalmente, gracias a sus videos educativos y eventos sociales. Su familia y amigos cercanos estaban con él, cuando se le preguntó a su mama que sentía al ver que su hijo fuera reconocido y aparte ganador, doña Gina Cornejo comentó, “Me siento en el cielo, tan orgullosa que ni lo creo”. Sus ojos brillaban al ver que su hijo quedó registrado en la historia de manos y almas con servicios humanitarios que han cambiado este condado para mejor, haciendo al condado de Garfield único y más humano. Felicidades a cada ganador, que con o sin premio a todos los que invierten su tiempo en ayudar al prójimo ganan, ganan la satisfacción de hacerle a alguien su mundo mejor. “Todos ustedes hacen una gran diferencia en sus comunidades todos los días, y lo hacen por diversión, no por atención … el servicio simplemente

(encima) Nominado de la noche, el pastor Robin Vega de la iglesia Cristo La Roca abrazando a su mamá y su esposa, la pastora Marcela Vega. A la derecha: sus hermanas Carmen y Mayet; y a la izquierda: Soira y Adrian Ceja, pastores auxiliares de la congregación. Foto de Crystal Mariscal

los hace sentir bien”, Carlos Cornejo.

(derecha) La Mujer Maravilla (por su premio) Iliana Renteria al lado de su esposo el periodista Samuel Bernal y su hijo Leonardo. Foto de Crystal Mariscal

(Izquierda a derecha) Mario Millan, Gina Cornejo (la mamá de Carlos), esposa e hijos y el Sargento Cornejo, quien gano el Premio Community Force. Foto de Crystal Mariscal

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Algunos dicen que estaban destinadas a los trabajadores chinos del ferrocarril. Mientras se inspeccionaba entre una de las literas y la pared, el equipo de The Sun encontró algo cubierto bajo un poco de grava y tierra. Dentro de un sobre desgastado, fechado el 20 de agosto de 1943 y rotulado como "Manual técnico para aparatos telefónicos y de cronometraje...", había efectivamente un manual con el encabezado: "Departamento de Guerra". En la página inicial hay un "aviso de destrucción" con instrucciones sobre cómo destruir el aparato, "para evitar que el enemigo utilice o recupere este equipo en su beneficio". Y continúa detallando sugerencias sobre la mejor manera de destruir la máquina, incluyendo — pero no limitándose a — destrozarla con un marro y/o hacerla explotar con dinamita. Esto podría ser de interés, ya que Glenwood Springs desempeñó un papel al servicio del país durante esta época de guerra. Concretamente, el Hotel Colorado sirvió como hospital naval desde el 5 de julio de 1943 hasta el fin de la guerra. U, ¿otra pista falsa tal vez?

Hotel Colorado

Según Christian Henny, presidente del Hotel Colorado, el único túnel que hay bajo su superficie se utilizaba antiguamente para ir y venir de las viviendas de los empleados al norte del edificio. Las viviendas fueron "demolidas alrededor de 1966", dijo Henny, y el espacio sirve ahora de estacionamiento. Henny mostró a The Sopris Sun el túnel en su forma actual. Hoy en día, tiene la mitad de la longitud que tenía antes y está lleno de almacenaje. En el sótano hubo una vez una sala de billar, establos para caballos, una sala de hielo, una sala de carbón y después una prisión (cuando el hotel se

utilizaba como hospital naval). "Una de las supuestas historias es de que Ted Bundy fue encontrado en un túnel, no fue así", explicó Henny. "Se le encontró justo enfrente del ascensor en el sótano... no en un túnel". Henny también dijo que es más que probable que Al Capone utilizaba el túnel para "ir a socializar con el personal femenino". Según entiende, Capone entraba por las puertas laterales, que daban al sótano, no por el vestíbulo, por lo que es razonable discernir que conocía el pasillo de los empleados.

Otro canal Según los departamentos de obras públicas e ingeniería de Glenwood Springs, durante las excavaciones relativamente recientes en la avenida Grand y la calle 7, no hubo señales de túneles. "He visto tolvas de carbón históricas en la avenida Grand... y un acueducto que encontramos en el parque Two Rivers, pero además de eso, nada misterioso", dijo el ingeniero de la ciudad Terri Partch a The Sopris Sun. Al parecer, el acueducto tenía unas 24 pulgadas de diámetro y, según Partch, era demasiado pequeño para arrastrarse por él. "Lo fotografiamos y documentamos. Luego lo dejamos en su sitio y construimos el actual sistema de muros sobre él", declaró. Aunque, por el momento la existencia de los túneles no ha sido probada (ni desmentida, por cierto), la tradición que los rodea es un tema de discusión que pone las cabezas a dar vueltas y la conversación seguramente continuará.

James Steindler inspecciona el misterioso sobre bajo el edificio Veltus en la avenida Cooper. Foto de Tristan Mead

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Entregue sus medicamentos no usadas o vencidas y medicamentos de venta libre para eliminación segura Sabado 30 de abril de 2019 - 8:00 am a 2:00 pm La ubicación de disposición es: Departamento de Policía de Carbondale 511 Colorado Avenue, Suite 911 Carbondale, CO 81623 970-963-2662

Los siguientes artículos NO serán aceptados:

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Por Brenda Kaiser

El jardín en la escuela Two Rivers Community School no solo trata de frutas y verduras, también ayuda a los estudiantes a desarrollar otras habilidades. Durante la unidad de estudios de Habilidades de Vida los estudiantes de educación especial de Two Rivers aprenden a plantar y cultivar verduras y hierbas como coliflor, eneldo, tomates y albahaca, por mencionar algunos. Ya están las semillas en el invernadero de la escuela. Las plantas se venden durante la Noche de Aprendizaje (Demonstrations of Learning en inglés). Los fondos recaudados de la venta de plantas se regresan al departamento de educación especial para hacerles una fiesta a los estudiantes por todo el trabajo que hicieron. Según la maestra Andrea Turner, “Los estudiantes hacen todo el trabajo sin ayuda de las maestras ni las asistentes

Cuidando un jardín en la escuela Two Rivers de maestras.” Desde plantar las semillas, regarlas, ponerles el nombre de la planta en los contenedores y hasta que estén listas la noche de Demostraciones de Aprendizaje. También se asignan trabajos. En esta ocasión, una estudiante de 6to grado es la gerente, y ella lleva el manejo del cuidado de las plantas y la planeación de venta. Son los estudiantes mismos quienes deciden el precio de las plantas. La noche de aprendizaje se lleva a cabo a fines de mayo. Y es más o menos como una expo, dónde todos los maestros trabajan con los estudiantes para hacer de esta noche una noche muy especial. Los padres y familiares son invitados para que vean todo lo que los estudiantes han hecho. En una ocasión convirtieron un salón en una mina y salía un estudiante vestido de minero y acompañaba a un grupo familiar a dar un recorrido por la mina. Entre los maestros y estudiantes deciden el enfoque y ya teniendo el tema echan a volar su imaginación, convirtiendo de cada salón algo espectacular para las familias e invitados. Para saber cuando será la noche de Demostraciones de Aprendizaje este ciclo escolar, puede contactarme por medio de correo electrónico a brenda. kaiser@tworiverscs.org. Soy la Coordinadora

Comunitaria de la escuela Two Rivers, la cual en el 2014 abrió sus puertas como escuela autónoma. Two Rivers Community School se encuentra ubicada en 195 Center Drive in Glenwood Springs abrió sus puertas con menos de 170 estudiantes. Hoy tenemos casi 400 estudiantes y acaba de ser aprobada la petición de ser una escuela autorizada por el distrito escolar Roaring Fork a partir del otoño del 2022. Antes de ser empleada como coordinadora, fui primero una madre que traía a sus hijos a la escuela, después una voluntaria, y luego la secretaria de la junta directiva de la escuela. Es por eso que creo y veo la importancia de los padres involucrados en las escuelas de sus hijos.

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“Los estudiantes hacen todo el trabajo sin ayuda de las maestras ni las asistentes de maestras”.

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CHISME DEL PUEBLO Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro

de afuera para proteger a las aves que emigran hacia y a través del estado.

En busca de artistas

Niñez temprana 2022-23

La ciudad de Glenwood Springs ha puesto en marcha su proyecto del mural “mejor juntos” y está invitando a los artistas en el condado de Garfield para que entreguen sus diseños para ser pintados en el exterior de “topeks”, el comedor al aire libre y en las estructuras debajo del puente de Grand Avenue. No hay ningún costo para entregar inscripciones, y las obras de artes que sean seleccionadas ganarán $550. Para más detalles, visite www. bit.ly/TopekArt.

Durante el mes de abril, el distrito escolar de Roaring Fork está aceptando inscripciones prioritarias para su programa de niñez temprana del 2022-23. La inscripción puede ser completada en línea o en persona durante tiempos limitados y en ubicaciones específicas. Para horarios y ubicaciones de inscripciones en persona, o para completar una inscripción en línea, visite www.rfschools. com/enrollment

Encuesta de policía El departamento de policía de Carbondale está buscando comentarios de la comunidad a través de una herramienta de encuesta llamada CueHit. Después de ciertas interacciones con el 911, los individuos que estén involucrados pueden recibir un mensaje de texto con una encuesta acerca de su satisfacción. Para las personas no interesadas en participar, pueden llamar al 970963-2662 o simplemente no responder. “Estamos ansiosos de escuchar como les va a nuestros oficiales de policía durante estos eventos que a nuestra comunidad le interesa saber,” dijo el jefe Kirk Wilson.

¡El analfabetismo no es broma! El concurso de deletreo Spellebration tomó lugar en línea el 1 de abril con el tema adecuado “bobos por el alfabetismo”. Durante este evento virtual, los deletreadores de todo Colorado se unieron para entregar 599 respuestas. De esos, 344 fueron contestados correctamente. Felicitaciones al equipo ganador, “No Podemos Estar Serios'', patrocinado por Colorado Mountain College en Rifle. Se recaudaron $9,500 para ayudar a la alfabetización de adultos a través del condado de Garfield.

Reducción de incendio en Redstone Un comunicado de prensa de Servicios Forestales anunció que labores de mitigación de incendios forestales ocurrirá en 132 acres en el norte de Redstone, y comenzarán

Alzar la voz River Bridge Regional Center esta reuniendo a la comunidad para darle una voz a las víctimas de abuso infantil en nuestra comunidad y mostrar que los apoyamos con nuestros servicios para fomentar su sanación. Únase para plantar 284 molinillos. La ceremonia comenzará a las 12:30 p.m. el sábado 9 de abril, en la corte del condado de Garfield en Glenwood Springs. este mes. El trabajo continuará hasta mediados de mayo y continuará de nuevo en agosto, una vez que la temporada de anidación de aves haya concluido, si es necesario. A los dueños de terrenos también se les anima a programar una evaluación de riesgo de incendios forestales en sus propiedades por medio del Distrito de Protección Contra Incendios Rurales y de Carbondale llamando al 970-9632491.

Búsqueda de tesoros El departamento de recreación de Carbondale presenta “¿Dónde Está mi Gente?” el 16 de abril. Los equipos de hasta seis personas descifran pistas que guiarán a 13 ubicaciones diferentes, para luego correr de regreso al Centro de Recreación. Las inscripciones ya están disponibles en www.carbondalerec.com

Apagando las luces

Beca Crystal Mariscal

El gobernador de Colorado Jared Polis firmó una proclamación designando el mes de abril como “Mes de Apagando las Luces para la Migración de Aves”. La contaminación lumínica ha demostrado ser un efecto fatal para las aves que emigran durante la noche. Por lo tanto, los residentes de Colorado son alentados a apagar sus luces

Solicitudes para el Fondo de Becas Crystal Mariscal 2022 ya están siendo aceptadas. Las calificaciones para solicitar son: (1) hogar monoparental, (2) debe residir en el condado de Garfield, (3) los ingresos familiares deben ser menos de $40,000 por año. Para más información acerca de la beca, llame al (970) 984-4333.

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The Tiny Pine Bistro: Simple is a big word By Myki Jones Sopris Sun Correspondent Tiny Pine Bistro, run by Leslie Lamont and her fiancé, Charles Ford, recently opened at 968 Main Street in Carbondale. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, and having worked in the restaurant industry there, the couple came to the Roaring Fork Valley in search of something new. Once in the Valley, they both continued to work restaurant jobs before deciding to open their own spot, Tiny Pine Bistro. Inspiration came from meeting the Britt family, who own the building and previously operated The Beat, a restaurant, and Dancing Colours, an art store, out of the location. “We walked through the door here and had that feeling of, ‘how do we make this happen?’” Ford told The Sopris Sun. “This dining room and kitchen evoke a certain feeling of just being simple and delicious, unassuming, and for the neighborhood and the town.” Ford’s Grandparents owned Rocky’s Pizza in Chicago. The restaurant was a crucial part of his childhood and he hopes to create the same sense of family and community for himself and Lamont in Carbondale. “My grandparents’ restaurant was a pillar of the community, and it took a long time for them to achieve it,” said Ford. The couple emphasized appreciation for the relationships they have developed with small businesses and locals while overcoming the “first hardest part” of opening a restaurant in the post-COVID era. Lamont and Ford both value guest relations to a high degree and believe it’s only possible in a welcoming and safe environment for their employees. “Once you hire someone, they’re part of the family. That takes a lot of understanding, because everyone is struggling right now. It is not an easy time,” said Ford. “It is hard to get up and go to work somedays and for us to be able to offer a place where people having a hard time can look forward to going to work is extremely important.” The menu will be ever-changing, they say, depending on the season and on what they are both craving. Adaptations will also be

Charles Ford and Leslie Lamont came to Carbondale by way of Chicago, Illinois. The opened Tiny Pine Bistro with the intention of creating community around delicious and comforting, seasonal food. Photo by Sue Rollyson

made as they learn more about the food culture of the Valley and state of Colorado. One popular menu item is the fried chicken with a homemade green chili gravy. In the colder seasons you will see heavier classic comfort meals, Ford and Lamont explained, whereas in the warmer seasons they will be more “green and refreshing.”

Home Cookin' Ford said he hopes that the food “reminds people of the times they spent at the dinner table with their family. A lot of the dishes here evoke that emotional aspect.” The menu defies any clear genre, incorporating recipes from different traditions. They describe the taste of their menu to be simple, seasoned and unassuming to their guests. “It’s very simple things that are just made with a lot of love,”

said Lamont. “Charles and the kitchen team are there making fresh biscuits every day, they're making the pasta every day; all the dressings and all the sauces. One of the best comments I have gotten so far talking with guests is that everything tastes as you want it to.” Lamont and Ford are looking forward to farmers market season along with building relationships with local ranchers. For all the delectable foods produced in the Valley, they want to provide “the pedestal they deserve.” “The sense of support has been lovely and you can tell the folks here are just excited for everything coming down the road. We are too,” concluded Ford. Tiny Pine Bistro is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Make a reservation at www.tinypinebistro. com or by phone at 970-340-4471.

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Linda and Russ Criswell check out the Kanopy menu for a night of free online film streaming at home. Photo by Jeanne Souldern

By Jeanne Souldern Sopris Sun Correspondent To commemorate National Library Week — April 3 to 9 — we are taking a deeper dive into over 60 online resources available to Garfield County Library patrons, for free, with a library card. Tracy Kallassy, Carbondale branch manager, said two popular streaming services — Hoopla and Kanopy — are big hits with library patrons. Hoopla offers a wide variety of digital movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks and e-comics. Kanopy, meanwhile, presents film festival favorites, cult classics and award-winning documentaries and is limited to 10 viewings per month. “I have people telling me they don't even check out DVDs anymore because they like streaming films,” Kallassy shared. Jenn Cook, Garfield County Libraries technical services manager, keeps tabs on the latest online services available to library systems. She reported that Kanopy, available to Garfield County Library patrons since January 2020, has a usage rate of about 850 videos per month, remaining relatively steady since modest increases in the earliest months of the pandemic. Hoopla, available since March 2020, saw an increase from 2,200 to 3,700 users, Cook cited. Among the services available for kids, Kanopy Kids offers TV shows, movies and animated books and unlimited viewing access. Scholastic BookFlix pairs classic animated stories with nonfiction ebooks to build a love of reading and learning for children in pre-kindergarten through third grade. One-on-one live homework help, tutoring and writing assistance are provided by Brainfuse HelpNow. Kallassy said, “The people who use it love it, but I wish that more people knew about it. We've got so much stuff on our website that we offer access to for free.” Ancestry.com (accessible in the library only) is available for genealogy research. Another online resource is Consumer Reports for unbiased product reviews, “which is a service that many people pay for but they don't realize they can get it

from the library for free,” Kallassy shared. Libby, the library’s online reading application from OverDrive, a digital distributor, lets you read ebooks, audiobooks and magazines. There are newspaper archives, like NewsBank, and national newspapers like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Mango Languages offers lessons for practical conversation in over 70 languages. Brainfuse provides one-onone live homework help and tutoring. LearningExpress and LearningExpress en español help you prepare for exams with practice tests, including the GED, ACT, SAT, and for careers like commercial driving, the military and as a real estate broker. Auto Repair Source contains service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. Of the online services catalog Kallassy said, “I’ve worked in other libraries, and I'm impressed with how robust our online digital collection is.” Other services include checking out a laptop or Wi-Fi hotspot for up to three weeks. “People use them for all sorts of reasons. We've had people who only have a desktop at home, but they're traveling, so they check out a laptop. Or they move and haven't gotten their internet service set up yet, so they get a hotspot,” Kallassy shared. The Carbondale branch has been expanding hours over the past few months and is now open until 8 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday. Beginning on May 1, they will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays “for the first time ever,” Kallassy said. The full menu of free online services can be found at www.gcpld.org under the “Research” tab. If you sign up for the library’s e-newsletter, Kallassy said, “you will get the nitty-gritty details of each resource.” To register for a library card online, go to: www.bit.ly/GCLPDlibcard Online registration gives you instant access to online materials, followed by a visit to your local library within 90 days to complete your membership to gain full library privileges.

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Wick Moses: Right place, right time, right attitude By Myki Jones Sopris Sun Correspondent

westerner. The summer of ‘67 was the last summer I spent back east and never went back.” After a band Moses played in split up, he decided to try something new. Having loved music and had an interest in audio equipment, he opened the very first record shop in downtown Carbondale. After setting his mind to that idea, buying audio lines, records and building racks, Moses opened Main Street Music in May of 1973. “I was driving over to Denver and Boulder to buy records. At that time, it was all two-lane from Glenwood Springs to Georgetown, along with Vail and Loveland Pass. A long drive, especially in the winter. I thought, ‘You know what, I’m driving over there to do this stuff, maybe what I should do is open a shop in downtown Carbondale!’ A great idea!” After a decade of successes and challenges, the business was sold in 1983. Moses credits the store's success as being “in the right place, at the right time, with the right product.” He applied the same sentiment to KDNK. He was the first station manager when they flipped the switch in April of 1983. Moses was later on KDNK’s board. At the time, Moses said, creativity was “running wild” with every fascinating show on the air, as well as the informative bonus of adding National Public Radio programming. Other notable accomplishments include performing at the first iteration of the Mountain Fair and forming a part of the fair’s first board of directors. He also did the sound for the fairs through ’76. “The thing about Mountain Fair was that it carried on that whole idea of a group of volunteers coming together to create something. That really was a big driving force

"American Gothic with open reel magnetic tape!" Wick and Mary Moses pose for a Roaring Fork Bank advertisement in 1974. Photo by Becky Young

The home of Wick Moses is full of shelves of vinyl records and pictures from his many adventures. A motorcycle rests on the front lawn. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1947 and came to the Roaring Fork Valley to attend Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) in 1963. After attending Denver University, he returned to teach European history at CRMS and later opened Carbondale’s only “High Fi” and record shop. He reminisced on a “primitive” environment at CRMS, “with no soft edges,” calling it “an overall amazing experience.” He credits the school for helping to shape him into who he is today, with its atmosphere, work programs, education, evening and outdoor activities and backpacking trips. “I am still wearing the CRMS school uniform — jeans, and a flannel shirt,” he joked. “I had not been west of Pennsylvania when I came out here. So this was a total shock. CRMS was completely different. When I stepped off the train in Glenwood Springs, my life changed dramatically. Within about four years, I was definitely a

in the town,” Moses told The Sopris Sun. We can change this place and do new things, if we just come together and work together to do it.” He would eventually take on a job as an audio rep and moved to the Front Range and then worked at BMW Motorcycles of Denver. He later returned to Carbondale in ’92 and KDNK, where he landed a DJ slot. In ’97, he returned to work at KDNK, selling underwriting and doing production, as well as some engineering. In addition to doing a myriad of volunteer and nonprofit work locally, Moses managed to travel the American West by motorcycle. He has witnessed Carbondale grow and change during his many years here. He expressed gladness at seeing young people continue to come to the Valley and get involved. “When you become involved, you actually become invested in the community. You’re not just someone who's coming here, you’re doing something else to contribute to this place. The reason why it is strong is that there were people who saw that and continue to see that. The fair and KDNK, clay center and so on show how people love getting involved in stuff that takes them away from the grind of the day and their ordinary lives and brings them together.”

Main Street Music opened in May of 1973. Courtesy photo

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Aspen Camp sees renewal with RFL

By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor

Kent Wilson remembers meeting John Denver as a child,at a benefit concert for the Aspen Camp School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Aspen Camp). Such concerts were produced annually at the series’ height, attracting the participation of Jimmy Buffett and thousands of spectators to Snowmass Mountain. At that time, the event raised more than half of the nonprofit’s annual budget. Aspen Camp was established in 1967 by Reed Harris, Tom Sardy and Lt. General William Martin. Harris was determined to provide his son Ricky with a safe place to experience the outdoors, together with other deaf and hard of hearing children. The camp has since served countless individuals, nationwide. The renowned “picnic” concert series, carried lovingly for years by Denver, got its start on a now dilapidated wooden stage, located within the camp’s 17 acres in Old Snowmass. That stage, like Aspen Camp itself, is receiving a helping hand from a dedicated team of dogooders in training with Roaring Fork Leadership (RFL). Wilson is a part of that team. The idea, he told The Sopris Sun, is to help “get the camp back on its feet”

after several challenging years, further exacerbated by COVID. Joining Wilson on this project are peers Feras Abdallah, Becca Holland, Ignacio Murillo and Rochelle Norwood. Each of them joined RFL’s Leadership Academy for different reasons. Their backgrounds cover banking, architecture, media, business management and more. Part of the 10-month RFL curriculum divides the cohort of more than 40 students into small teams, which are then assigned a civic project to tackle for the benefit of the greater community. This team’s initial goal was to raise $10,000 toward repairing the stage by March 31. “I have totalled about $10,100 dollars,” Wilson told his associates during an interview with The Sopris Sun. “What? We did it!” Exclaimed Norwood. With their fundraising goal met, each additional donation counts as “extra credit,” Norwood explained. “If we don’t use it for the stage, the Aspen Camp really needs a lot of repair and it will all get used.” For this RFL team as well, there is more work to be done. They will next host a volunteer stage demo and rebuild day to physically lend their strengths to the project. Moreover, anyone is welcome to participate,

The RFL team visited Aspen Camp earlier this year to scope out the stage they will rebuild. Courtesy photo

and share in a meal provided by the Redstone General Store, courtesy of Norwood’s involvement. “The stage is the heart and soul of the camp,” she continued. “I really hope people start to utilize the stage; know it’s theirs, for concerts, for weddings. The camp is for the deaf and hard of hearing, but beyond. It’s for the whole community, people can rent it, people can use it. Theatrical performances, anything — it’s available for all of us.” Adballah affirmed that part of Aspen Camp’s strategic vision for the future is for greater diversification and engagement with the broader community. Holland was raised in Basalt

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nature that allows them to fit in.” To join the stage demo and rebuild on April 23, contact Norwood (rochellenorwood@hotmail.com) or “just show up” between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Aspen Camp is located at 4862 Snowmass Creek Road (online at aspencamp.org). Founded in 1988, RFL has trained thousands of individuals and organizations. The training aims to inspire change, innovation, commitment, direction, empathy, collaboration, critical thinking and better decision making. Applications and nominations for their Academy 2023 are now open at www.rfleadership.org/academy

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and remembers attending the camp as a child for an overnight field trip. She also hopes to see the rebuilt stage become a “community hub [in a] beautiful space in the Valley.” “It’s an awesome community asset,” Wilson agreed. For other “high needs,” beyond the stage, Holland continued, “Hopefully the momentum continues.” Abdallah concluded, “One thing we’ve noticed in conversation with people affiliated with camp is how much work they’re doing to give these individuals an experience with nature and a connection with

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OPINION By Whitney Will

On Tuesday, April 12, the planet Jupiter will pass over the exact degree of the zodiac where Neptune currently resides. This cohabitation of planets, called a “conjunction” by astrologers, combines their significations and offers a potent elixir. These two meet each other only once every 13 years, making it a prominent feature of 2022’s astrological outlook. And for once, this one is mostly hopeful. Jupiter is the optimistic planet, generally friendly, bestowing luck and an abundance of friends to all that have him well dignified in their birth charts. When things could go terribly awry and do not, Jupiter is at play. Jupiter expands minds and social circles and enthusiasm. He is the jolly giant, wise philosopher and teacher, nudging the odds just in our favor. Jupiter is also the governor of

April's Jupiter-Neptune conjunction faith, and can buoy our spirits by connecting us with what is bigger than individual lives or thoughts. If Jupiter connects us to the beyond, Neptune is what we find there. Neptune dissolves the neat cognitive structures that are peddled as the truth. Neptune rules over dreams, altered mental states and the deep feelings of connectivity to God and/or the cosmos that are sometimes experienced. Neptune’s gifts are divine inspiration, creativity and hope. The meeting of Jupiter and Neptune is a balm of hope to sooth the furrowed brow of the world. It is the inspiration of the artist turning pain into poetry and loss into a humbling experience of love. It is the cresting wave of grief over all we have endured in the last two years, bringing the lifeblood back to our hearts. But Neptune is also delusion and confusion, and too much optimism and enthusiasm from Jupiter can lead to excessive indulgence in pleasures, gambles or substances. The two reach for something larger than life, and sometimes we humans fall short in our efforts and capabilities. Every religion wrestles with the paradox that the sacred and the profane are mixed together in the human condition. Spirit animates flesh and flesh contains spirit, intermixed and

interconnected, despite how we may seek to transcend the ugliers parts of existence. The Jupiter-Neptune conjunction has a flipside. What happens when we combine enthusiasm with creativity? What about connectivity with delusion? Abundance with unreality? We see innovations in art, yes, but also the proliferation of conspiracy theories and inflation of markets. The 2009 film Avatar was released under such an auspice, and its revolutionary three-dimensional filming was supposed to replace normal movies. The film was gorgeous, to be sure, and one of the highest grossing movies of all time, but Jupiter-Neptune might have been over-enthusiastic about its impact. Coincidentally, the second Avatar movie will be released this year. Speculation about the conjunction’s general impact on the collective is one thing, but how might we engage with this moment on a personal level? I had been pondering this question for several days when I awoke to the answer in my inbox. It was an email from an old friend asking to reconnect after a significant falling out we had six months ago. The pain of the past appeared, but there was no longer any fight in it. At once I was thinking about Jupiter-Neptune and how their combination might

"The meeting of Jupiter and Neptune is a balm of hope to sooth the furrowed brow of the world. It is the inspiration of the artist turning pain into poetry and loss into a humbling experience of love. It is the cresting wave of grief over all we have endured in the last two years, bringing the lifeblood back to our hearts." ripen us for forgiveness. Forgiveness, absolution, spiritual cleansing. One of the babies thrown out in the bathwater of organized religion has been the rituals of forgiveness that allow us to shed our missteps and acquaint us with our inherent worthiness again. The process of forgiveness is inherently one of renewal, when sworn-off possibilities are transplanted into a new context. Neptune dissolves — boundaries, distinctions and our own harsh edges that guard against our vulnerabilities. Jupiter offers hope and connectivity. In the vitriol of

the political and social state brought on by differing opinions on the pandemic’s handling, or whatever else you have been rubbing up against, next week’s Jupiter-Neptune conjunction is a moment to transcend your own fear and rigidity, soften your gaze, and engage with benevolence and hopefulness towards those around you and your own precious self. Whitney Will is an Astrologer and Psychotherapist who grew up in Carbondale. You can find her work at starhearthastrology.com

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LETTERS Are you tired of bumper-to-bumper traffic, unsafe traffic conditions, the El Jebel RFTA lot filling by 8:00 a.m. and a full City Market parking lot? Are you fed up with sprawl, light pollution and losing open space and agricultural land to excessive development? Do you want Highway 82 to look like the I-70 Vail Valley corridor? It’s important to act now and let your voice be heard! There is a combined sketch plan and preliminary subdivision plan meeting on Thursday, April 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the El Jebel Eagle Valley Community Center. This means, they are trying to push this through, without public input, at a one-and-done meeting. The Fields developers are asking to build at the highest density allowable under Eagle County residential zoning classifications. They want to leapfrog three zoning density designations in order to maximize their yield and profits with no compelling public benefit. The approved Tree Farm development in Willits will add 340 units and 135,000 square feet of commercial space. According to CDOT, Highway 82 is the busiest rural highway in Colorado. The Tree Farm will add substantially to mid-Valley traffic and further stress our public transportation. The Fields developers should not be granted the zoning changes to allow 152 new units only 1.5 miles from the Tree Farm. Join your fellow mid-Valley neighbors trying hard to protect the character of our Valley communities and quality of life. Insist on smart growth, not high-density sprawl! Respectfully, Concerned Valley Road Neighbors

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Ukraine support Tyranny comes in all shapes and forms. Seeing people lose their homes is personal. History is happening before our eyes. Nations are built on stories. Each day there are more stories that Ukrainians will retell in the dark days ahead and for generations to come. The stories of Ukrainians' courage and bravery gives resolve not only to Ukrainians, but to the whole world. We can all be inspired to do something; whether to make a donation, welcome refugees or somehow help with the struggle. The conflict in Ukraine will shape the future of our species. If tyranny and aggression are allowed to prevail, we will all suffer the consequences. The Roaring Fork Valley is blessed. It’s time to stand tall. We need helmets, bulletproof vests and surveillance drones for the medical rescue teams in Kyiv. Contact me at leemulcahyphd@gmail. com if you want to be a donor. Lee Mulcahy, Basalt

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PARTING SHOT

April showers Photographer Tommy Sands captured this photo of a lone coyote on the prowl in a field near Carbondale on April 3. Human and other-than-human residents of the Valley have enjoyed the bipolar moods of spring, which sometimes seem to span the four seasons in a single day.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Carbondale Planning and Commission for the purpose of considering the following: Subdivision Exemption to amend the Kiernan Subdivision Exemption Plat to vacate the plat notes on that recorded plat and instead adhere to the Town’s Unified Development Code (UDC). Minor Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit in order to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) behind the existing single family home. Variance from UDC Section 4.4.4.A.8. to exceed the allowed square footage of an ADU in order to provide necessary wheelchair access and turning radius in the one-bedroom unit. The property is located at 340 S. 2nd Street, Carbondale CO (Lot 2, Kiernan Subdivision Exemption according to the plat thereof recorded February 24, 2004 under Reception No. 647104). The applicant/owner is Laura Marie Bartels. Said Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on April 28, 2022. You may watch a live streaming of the meeting on YouTube. Search Town of Carbondale April 28, 2022 meeting. Please be aware that you will experience a 15-30 second delay. Said Public Hearing will be held at the Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO at 7:00 p.m. on April 28, 2022. You may also participate via Zoom. The Zoom link will be available on the April 28, 2022 P&Z meeting agenda. Copies of the proposed application are on file in the Planning Department office, Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO and may be examined by interested persons during regular working hours, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The application may also be reviewed on the Town’s website at www.carbondalegov.org Janet Buck, Planner PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Carbondale Planning and Commission for the purpose of considering a General Rezoning application for property’s located at 135 Main Street (aka Lots 3,4, 5,20,21,22,23,24 & 15’ Platted Alley, Block 1 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 88 West, Original Townsite Carbondale CO) and 66 N 2nd Street (aka Lots 10 – 12 also the 15’ of the Alley Lying in Blk 1 Also a Tract in Lots 13-15 Also a Strip 17’ X 130”, Block 1 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 88 West, Original Townsite Carbondale CO) The current zoning of each of the above Parcels is Commercial Transitional (CT). The proposal is to rezone these properties to Historic Commercial Core (HCC). The applicant is Mark Chain, Mark Chain Consulting. The Owners are: The Clay Center, Angela Bruno, Executive Director 66 N Second Street, Stephen Zlotnick Said Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on April 28, 2022. You may watch a live streaming of the meeting on You Tube. Search Town of Carbondale April 28, 2022 meeting. Please be aware that you will experience a 15-30 second delay. Said Public Hearing will be held at the Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO at 7:00 p.m. on April 28, 2022. You may also participate via Zoom. The Zoom link will be available on the April 28, 2022 P&Z meeting agenda. Copies of the proposed application are on file in the Planning Department office, Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO and may be examined by interested persons during regular working hours, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The application may also be reviewed on the Town’s website at www.carbondalegov.org John Leybourne, Planner

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