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OPINION

Praising the power of pets "Throwing our dog’s ball or wiggling our cat’s wand toy not only strengthens the bond with our pets through play; we exercise and have fun as well."

CAFCI

By Nancy Peterson

Nancy Peterson worked as a registered veterinary technician, trained dogs for people with disabilities and was the Community Cats Program Manager for The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization. She serves on the boards of the National Kitten Coalition and Neighborhood Cats and is a kitten foster care provider for Colorado Animal Rescue.

Upon retiring, I moved from Maryland to Carbondale with my sister and our two cats. Friends here applauded our inclusion of a mudroom. “What’s a mudroom?” we asked. It wasn’t that we needed a space to remove boots, sports equipment, coats and wet clothing before entering the house. Rather, we wanted to prevent our indoor cats from escaping when we opened the front door.

Our home’s other cat-friendly features include a room where I foster kittens for Colorado Animal Rescue, a catio (enclosed patio) for our cats to keep them and birds safe and spaces under the bathroom counters for litter boxes.

According to AARP, about 70% of people from their 40s to mid-70s consider their pets when it comes to choosing housing. I feel better knowing this and recently

LETTERS

celebrated National Pet Parents Day on April 24.

Those of us who share our lives with pets are blessed — often in ways we may not even realize. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, research shows that pets provide many health benefits to everyone, but especially to older adults. Pets give us companionship, improve cognitive function and help prevent anxiety and symptoms of PTSD. With more than one-third of Americans older than 65 and half of those over 85 living alone, social isolation is a growing public health concern. It’s not only our relationships with people that affect mental and physical health; studies continue to demonstrate that having a pet and interacting with animals facilitate human connections, provide social support and decrease loneliness and depression.

Scientific studies also demonstrate that pleasant interactions with animals increase oxytocin levels in the brain.

Oxytocin slows our heart rate and breathing, inhibits stress hormones and creates a sense of calm, comfort and focus.

Still not convinced? Other studies reveal that interaction with a friendly pet positively affects our levels of cortisol, norepinephrine and epinephrine. Norepinephrine and epinephrine enable the

Another invitation Last week we invited you to join an Earth Day celebration in Carbondale. Thank you to the great group of committed Carbondale residents who showed up with signs, banners and spirit to march in the wind and rain! We brought an important message about our climate and future to many motorists, wet bike riders and pedestrians.

Don’t fret if you missed this inspirational, wet, wonderful walk.

You are invited once again to join in on May 6, First Friday, around 6 pm. A lively marching band will be joining us. Bring a poster if you like.

There will be important information available with suggestions of things we can all do to help improve the environment and the future for our children and generations to come. Together we can accomplish great things.

Wendy Draina Carbondale

Dandelions, a gift of nature

body to deal with stress by promoting alertness and increasing blood flow to the skeletal muscles.

Cortisol enhances the brain's use of glucose and increases the availability of substances that repair tissues.

Studies being funded by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute are aimed at scientifically assessing the impact of feline companionship on mental and emotional health in older adults participating in an animal shelter foster program. However, I can personally attest to the benefits and joy of fostering kittens. I’m not a morning person, but I can’t wait to get up and see my little ones first thing every day. Watching them develop physically and behaviorally amazes me. Did I mention the laughs? I also have lots of visitors, because everyone wants to meet the kittens and help play with (socialize) them.

Who needs an alarm clock when a lick or a paw on the face says, “Let’s eat breakfast; let’s go for a walk!” Throwing our dog’s ball or wiggling our cat’s wand toy not only strengthens the bond with our pets through play; we exercise and have fun as well.

Regularly playing with or walking pets can decrease our blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Walking or playing with dogs in our neighborhoods, the Hendrick Dog Park or Carbondale Nature

into the mountains in June.

This is a good thing. Dandelions provide a critical springtime source of both pollen (protein) and nectar (carbohydrates) for honeybees, as well as for our native pollinators.

If the weather turns cold during the bloom, dandelion flowers sometimes refuse to yield nectar, and pollinators that survived a long winter can literally starve. So dandelions are important for the environment!

I'm a beekeeper, and folks like to tell me that they "love bees." But when I ask if they love dandelions, the answer is too often, "not so much."

For reasons I cannot fathom, spring's golden harbingers are dug up, mowed, and poisoned by obsessive homeowners and parks departments.

Why do we humans so despise this most abundant gift of Nature?

Does your lawn have to look like a golf course?

If you simply let your dandelions bloom in peace, you can mow them after they bloom, and in the meantime you can admire them and watch your children delight themselves blowing dandelion seeds to the wind. After you've mowed, who'll even know they're in your yard? Their leaves are green, just like your grass. They blend right in.

Not everyone knows this, but dandelion

Spring has sprung, and here in New Castle the first dandelions have raised their lovely heads. An ocean of golden flowers has begun its upvalley migration, blooming in May in Carbondale, then all the way to Aspen and up 2 • THE SOPRIS SUN • soprissun.com • Apr. 28 - May 4, 2022

Park affords us opportunities to meet neighbors and enjoy the great outdoors that surrounds our beautiful town. Being in nature brings benefits too.

In return for our pets’ gifts to us, it’s our responsibility to help them feel safe and loved.

Doing so includes providing nutritious food and fresh water, exercise, companionship, mental stimulation, protection from weather and regular veterinary care. AARP’s pet information (at aarp.org) will help you protect your pet, even if you become ill, incapacitated or die unexpectedly.

Pets don’t do things out of spite or experience guilt. They should never be hit, yelled at, kicked or abandoned. It’s cruel and harms our relationship with them. Dogs look worried when you come home to a mess because they’ve learned to associate their mess with your anger. Cats who pee outside the litter box may have a urinary infection or arthritis that makes it difficult or painful to access the litter box, especially if it’s in a faraway location, such as a basement, or if the sides of the box are too high.

My fellow Carbondale AgeFriendly Community Initiative steering committee members and I experience the joys of sharing our lives with pets. Of the 94 million pet cats and 90 million pet dogs in the United States, we have five dogs and one cat, as well as 11 granddogs and two grandcats. We know, even without the science, that pets make our lives PAWsitively wonderful.

Considering a pet? Please adopt. Can’t adopt? Please foster.

These actions save lives — theirs and ours.

Mature Content is a monthly feature from the Carbondale AARP Age-Friendly Community Initiative (CAFCI)

greens make a tasty salad, if you pick them before the bloom. Just don't eat 'em all, okay?

The bees will thank you.

Ed Colby New Castle

No Mow May 350 Roaring Fork and the Dandelion Day organizing committee are encouraging Carbondalians to observe No Mow May next month. That’s where property owners don’t cut their grass for the entire month of May for the sake of pollinators like bees, butterflies and moths, water savings and a reduction in the use of gas-powered lawn equipment and chemicals.

The initiative began in England through an organization called Plantlife and their Every Flower Counts movement. Appleton, Wisconsin, adopted the program three years ago and studies have observed a ten-fold increase in the bee population. The twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota and Cedar Falls, Iowa, will commence such a plan this year.

Fred Malo Jr. Carbondale continues on page 30

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Avian flu puts Western Slope on high alert

By James Steindler Contributing Editor

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) continues to monitor the expanding reach of the detrimental Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza. For domestic flocks, the disease carries a 90-100% mortality rate.

Thus far, cases have been confirmed in Pitkin, Montrose and La Plata counties.

The disease comes from migrating geese, ducks and other fowl that pass it on to domestic populations.

The first confirmed case in the state was in the Crystal Valley (Pitkin County).

According to a press release, a backyard flock was completely wiped out within 48 hours, with the exception of one chicken that was later euthanized.

On April 19, another case was confirmed just over McClure Pass, in Montrose County, at a commercial poultry operation. There, the entire 60,000 bird flock was euthanized to control the spread of the virus. According to a CDA press release, the state veterinarian issued a quarantine order for parts of Montrose and Delta counties to limit the movement of birds in and out of the area.

Another case was confirmed in La Plata County the next day, April 20, in a backyard flock. The owner reported an increase in sickness and mortality among the mixed species poultry flock to the state veterinarian's office. Before the test results were even confirmed, and because the birds were experiencing significant illness, the birds were euthanized on April 17.

“While Garfield County does not have any confirmed cases, we are urgently asking people to take immediate measures to protect their flocks,” said Colorado State University Extension County Director Carla Farrand.

A Garfield County press release stated that poultry owners should take these immediate measures to protect their flocks and prevent further spread: cover coops and runs to keep birds inside, wash hands before entering coops, do not handle other people’s birds, wear dedicated flock clothes and shoes, avoid feed stores and other places with poultry, avoid parks and other places with waterfowl, don’t share equipment, regularly disinfect equipment in contact with poultry, don’t attract wild birds with feeders, feed birds inside coops, clean up feed spills and remove standing water.

Poultry owners are also asked to monitor their flocks and report any suspicious behavior to the state veterinarian’s office at 303-869-9130. An after hours veterinarian will remain on call. Signs to look for include: extreme depression, difficulty breathing, decrease in feed or water intake, swelling or purple discoloration of head, eyelids, comb, wattle and hocks, decrease in egg production and sudden, unexplained death.

“We do not have commercial meat raising operations in Garfield County, but there are families with 20 or more birds in the CDA programs raising and selling eggs as producers, we also are alerting,” said Farrand.

The general public is asked to not feed wild birds and to contact the nearest Colorado

“While Garfield County does not have any confirmed cases, we are urgently asking people to take immediate measures to protect their flocks,” said Colorado State University Extension County Director Carla Farrand. Photo by Jane Bachrach

Parks and Wildlife office if they find a dead bird in the environment. Pet birds should remain inside.

Poultry farmers who are experiencing mental health struggles due to the outbreak can contact Colorado Crisis Services by calling 844-494-8255 or texting TALK to

38255. Farmers and ranchers can get up to six free sessions with an ag-competent provider.

There have not been any HPAI detected cases in humans within the United States.

For additional information and resources, visit www.bit.ly/ avianinfluenzabeware

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Town of Carbondale Crystal River Restoration and Weaver Ditch Efficiency project Issue Date: 4/20/2022 | Closing Date: 5/16/2022 @ 3:00 PM. Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: 4/29/22 @ 10:00 am. at Project Site note – all times are in Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) Sealed bids for the construction of the Crystal River Restoration and Weaver Ditch Efficiency Project will be received from interested Bidders by The Town of Carbondale (“OWNER”) at Town Hall, 511 Colorado Ave, Carbondale, CO 81623, until 3:00 PM on Monday May 16, 2022, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The project consists of approximately 1,500 lineal feet of improvements which include inchannel river restoration, bank stabilization, upland riparian rehabilitation, community gathering area, and river access. See the Bidding Documents for more information about the project.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form. Bidding Documents will be provided to prospective Bidders as electronic PDF files located at the link below.

The Issuing Office is the Town of Carbondale, Public Works Department (511 Colorado Ave, Carbondale, CO 81623). Bidding Documents will be issued as electronic portable document format (PDF) files at no charge through the Engineer’s office. Prospective bidders should email (crystal.bid@riverrestoration.org) or call (970.947.9568) the Engineer’s office and request an electronic copy of the Bidding Documents. Alternatively, printed Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Engineer’s office (818 Industry Place Carbondale, CO 81623) via in-person pick-up, for a

non-refundable charge of $125 per set, cash or check only. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to RiverRestoration. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be scheduled on Friday April, 29th, 2022 at 10:00 am at the intersection of Crystal Bridge Drive and Sebree Place in RVR (parking is limited) in Carbondale, CO. Contractors should notify the Engineer via email (crystal.bid@riverrestoration.org) if they plan to attend the pre-bid conference.

Questions regarding the plans and documents will be taken via email until Friday May 6, 2022, at 5:00 pm. Questions should be directed to the Engineer’s office (crystal.bid@riverrestoration.org). Answered questions will be sent out to plan holders no later than Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 5:00 pm.

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

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Wildfire preparedness

to certify participants in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid and the proper use of an automated external defibrillator. The training will occur at the sheriff ’s office in Rifle (106 County Road 333A) on June 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interested persons must apply by May 24 and pay $25, which will cover the full cost. For details, call 970-665-0200 during normal weekday work hours.

With drier weather and the return of Red Flag warnings, the American Red Cross of Colorado advises residents to prepare for the threat of wildfires by creating an evacuation plan; building an emergency kit with water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, battery-powered radio, first aid kit, medications, important papers, chargers, cash and blankets; and by staying informed. You can download the Red Cross Emergency app to receive real-time alerts and shelter locations.

A Little Help Grand Junction nonprofit A Little Help is planning a Roaring Fork Valley Service event on June 11, designed to bring the community together in support of older adults.

Seniors seeking help with yard chores can contact 970404-1923. Persons interested in volunteering to help can sign up online (www.alittlehelp.org/servicesaturdays).

Volunteers will be treated to coffee and donuts before receiving their assignments and tools. For more info, email rick@alittlehelp.org

Making history

The birds and the bees remind us that spring is here, despite the occasional snow flurry. Tommy Sands captured these photos of a nesting eagle and eaglet in early April near the Colorado River.

Wild horses quarantined

Restoring history The city of Glenwood Springs was awarded $140,000 from the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District to construct a wheelchair-friendly path, redo an existing trail and provide a display area for artifacts from late1890s operations at the Cardiff Coke Ovens site near the airport.

Hunter Creek homestead The Aspen-Sopris Ranger District has signed off on the Hunter Creek Historical Foundation’s Preservation Plan to protect the last-standing buildings of the 1893 W.E. Koch Hunter Creek homestead, northeast of Aspen. Work will begin this fall to stabilize structures most in danger of collapsing. Learn more at www. huntercreekhistoricalfoundation.org

The Carbondale Historical Society will be showing "Flashback" at the Crystal Theatre on May 18. This 1990 film was shot in and around Carbondale and Glenwood Springs. If you remember the film crews (or appeared as an extra) and want to share your story with The Sopris Sun for an upcoming article, email news@ soprissun.com with "Flashback" in the subject line or call our office at 970-510-3003.

Know before you go Summer vehicles — including mountain bikes, fourwheel drive and other wheeled vehicles — are not allowed in most areas of the White River National Forest until May 21. Areas critical to elk calving are seasonally closed to all uses beginning as early as April 15 until as late as July 1, depending on the area. Forest visitors are responsible for knowing when and where they can hike, drive or ride. More information is available at www.fs.usda.gov/ whiteriver and from local ranger districts.

CPR training The Garfield County Sheriff ’s Office is providing training

On April 25, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that 57 wild horses being held at a facility in Canon City perished from an unknown, highly contagious disease. The facility, which shelters 2,550 captive horses, is now under a voluntary quarantine. According to the BLM, horses gathered from the West Douglas area in fall 2021 have been the most impacted since the outbreak began on April 23. “It is unacceptable that the agency charged by federal law to protect and care for these animals can’t even keep them healthy,” Scott Beckstead, director of campaigns for the Center for a Humane Economy, said in a statement.

They say it’s your birthday!

Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Wes Boyd, Julie DeVilbiss, Julia Morton and Judy Welch (April 28); Diana Sirko and Luis Yllanes (April 29); Thomas Cochran, Alexandra Jerkunica and Gretchen Stock-Bell (April 30); Pixie Byrne, Melanie Gianinetti Cardiff, Devika Gurung, Jeff Leahy, Ginny Parker and James and William Steindler (May 1); Sherry Caloia (May 2); Suzie Brady, Kathy Goudy, Maura Masters and Mary Matchael (May 3); Sarah Everill, Zoe Kimberly and Aaron Laemmel (May 4).

TOWN CLEAN-UP, RECYCLING & PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT APRIL 30th, 8AM-2PM Entry Fees for Household Waste Loads: Town of Carbondale (resident) $10 Non-resident $30 Load with trailer (resident) $20 Non-resident $60 Mountain Waste: • General household trash (furniture/wood/fencing, etc.)

• Metal recycling • Textile recycling (must be in bags for recycling) • Mattress recycling ($10/mattress paid by customer) LOCATED IN THE PARKING LOT AT 4TH & COLORADO CORRecycling: • Electronic Waste: TVs, monitors, printers, microwaves, laptops, copiers, and hard drive destruction.

• No fee for Town residents until the budget and limit has been reached.

• Applicable fees will be charged to the customer after the limit. https://correcycling.com/ LOCATED IN THE PARKING LOT BEHIND TOWN HALL Brite Ideas Bulb Recycling: • Batteries (car/phone/ all batteries), light bulbs (fluorescents/CLF/HID/ UV lamps/neon signs/PCB ballasts/mercury thermostats).

• No charge for Town residents until the budget and limit has been reached, and then applicable fees will be charged.

• Customer will be responsible for all charges related to refrigerators and other freon items. http://www.coloradobulbrecycling.com/ LOCATED IN THE PARKING LOT BEHIND TOWN HALL 4 • THE SOPRIS SUN • soprissun.com • Apr. 28 - May 4, 2022

Prescription Drug Drop-off – Carbondale Police Dept.

FREE to everyone Located in Town Hall lobby JLM Tires: • No charge for Town residents for the first 100 tires, up to 18” w/o rims.

• There is a limit of 8 tires per customer.

• A fee of $8 per tire will be paid by customer after the limit.

LOCATED IN THE PARKING LOT AT 4TH & COLORADO ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: • Hazard waste, i.e., oil, paint, cleaning fluids/canisters, car liquids, propane bottles.

• Yard waste and branches will NOT be accepted at this event. Yard waste and branches 2” or less in diameter will be accepted at the seasonal Yard Waste events which begin on May 14, 2022, and every-other weekend thru September. This event is located at 4th & Colorado, 9a-noon. Town residents only.

• Crews will alternate lunches between noon and 1p. Unloading may take additional time during this timeframe. Please plan accordingly.

• Check, cash, debit/credit card accepted.

• Proof of Town of Carbondale residency required for waiver of applicable fees.

• The Town website and “Town of Carbondale, CO Public Works” Facebook page will have current updates.

Taking pride in history

By James Steindler Contributing Editor The Carbondale Historical Preservation Commission (CHPC) wants you to take pride in your historic homes. That is why the commission is offering people who own a house deemed a “historical structure of merit” (SOM) the opportunity to call attention to its historical relevance.

The town will split the cost for a tasteful and subtle plaque (there are two style options), which includes a photo of the respective SOM and printed historical information pertinent to the home. The town will also take care of installing the plaque. They can place it on a stake, or an outside wall or fence of the home for passersby to see for years, and hopefully generations, to come.

Many homes in Carbondale, especially in the historic downtown area (zoned as Historic Commercial Core and Old Town Residential), have history seeping in their foundations and walls. While much detail has been lost to the test of time, the homes of those who came before us remain. Some buildings are even as old as the town itself.

Back in 2016, the town hired Tatanka Historical Associates, Inc. to prepare a survey of additional SOMs in Carbondale (an initial survey was done in 2005). In the fall of 2021, the commission sent letters to 70 homeowners on the list, promoting the installation of the plaques.

About a dozen of the people the commission reached out to loved the idea and agreed to have a plaque installed at their home. Still, the commission hopes more will join in.

CHPC is getting ready to place the order for the plaques folks have reserved thus far. “We just

want to put it out there again … because we’re getting ready to make the order, and the more we get the cheaper it will be,” explained CHPC board member John Williams.

Because the commission would rather use photos of homes as they once were (or at least closer to their original form), “We’re asking the general public to look in their attic to see if they’ve got old photos of their house,” Williams continued. Discovered photos can be printed on a corresponding plaque, or shared just for the heck of it — and for the sake of history, of course.

For more information and to learn how to obtain a plaque, email kmcdonald@ carbondaleco.net Historical plaques are only a symbol, but the commission hopes their presence will help instill an appreciation of the town’s history among its contemporary dwellers… as well as those who will come later.

Build, yet preserve The commission also wants to remind owners of historical homes (50 years or more) that if, and when, considering improvements, to do so in a way that preserves the structure’s historical integrity.

The CHPC board’s efforts are “aimed at motivating the homeowners to be proud of their older homes, as opposed to scraping it down and starting all over again,” Williams told The Sopris Sun. In this regard, the commission wanted to highlight a recent addition in town to 86 South Third, a building included on the town’s SOM list, and built around 1901. According to the 2016 survey, it was constructed as Ward Tucker’s family home.

Linda Criswell's home is the only private residence with a plaque in Carbondale. She had it installed 10 to 15 years ago. Photo by James Steindler

“During the first few years of the twentieth century, Tucker served as Carbondale’s mayor,” the survey further explained.

Today, the structure houses Cool Brick Studios, a professional music studio catering to local artists. Although the commission did not work closely with the current owner during renovations, the addition, added onto the back of the building, appears to

align with what its board would like to see when people decide to remodel their SOM. “Here is a good example of how you can improve your property and still maintain the historically significant character of your home,” remarked Williams. “The CHPC wants to help homeowners preserve their historical home, while there are still historical homes left to preserve.”

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“Be the Change” proclaims CMC conference

By James Steindler Contributing Editor

“Be the Change'' was the theme for this year’s sustainability conference hosted by Colorado Mountain College (CMC), which blended a student-led ecological learning opportunity and a celebration of Earth Day, on April 22. The hybrid event included a sustainability update from the school’s president, Dr. Carrie Hauser, a keynote address, student presentations and an afternoon of snacks and live music performed by the talented duo Olivia Pevec and Ashton Taufer.

Prior to 2020, this annual event was held at one campus; so students throughout CMC’s widespread nine-county service area had to travel to attend. This year, the conference was held virtually, so everyone could attend from the comfort of their home or dorm room. In the afternoon, students and visitors gathered at the nearest participating campuses.

The 2020 conference was supposed to be the first where the public was invited, but it was

canceled due to the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak. In 2021, the event was held completely online and that sprouted an inkling for future planning.

CMC Sustainability Studies program chair, Kevin Hillmer- CMC Spring Valley sustainability graduates pose with professor Kevin HillmerPegram, mentioned to The Sopris Pegram (third from right). Photo by James Steindler Sun that hosting the event in this solar project will span 23 acres and scale. Hamilton worked with Aspen hybrid fashion had the effect of is being accomplished in partnership Skiing Company for 14 years, “first eliminating greenhouse gasses that with Holy Cross Energy and as sustainability coordinator, then would otherwise be emitted.

AMERESCO. sustainability manager and finally Hillmer-Pegram led the virtual She further touted CMC’s as director of sustainability,” reads a conference from 9 a.m. to noon recently established sustainability press release. and began by introducing Hauser. certification offerings as well as its Today, Hamilton works as the Approximately 200 people attended newly introduced bachelor's degree director of sustainability for VF the Zoom session. program: Ecosystem Science and Corporation, based in Denver. VF is Hauser spoke of CMC’s pledge Stewardship. one of the largest apparel producing to be carbon neutral by 2050, a As part of their graduation companies in the world, and includes commitment inherited from her requirement, seniors presented their brands such as The North Face, Vans, predecessor, which the college is sustainability capstone-student Smartwool and Timberland. still on track to achieve. She noted research presentations, which were Hamilton gave business green initiatives such as geothermal delineated into five chief categories: leadership advice and discussed installations, electric vehicle charging 1) biodiversity as a goal and solution, what’s necessary to incorporate stations and composting efforts; to 2) social justice and education, 3) sustainability practices. He stuck name just a few. infrastructure for transformation, 4) around for an additional 30 minutes “When you have 800 acres — food and the future and 5) rivers, fire of Q&A. much of it south facing — in which and climate action.

"In the spaces we occupy as to work, you can do this,” Hauser Big business sustainability expert, sustainability leaders, speak up, stated as she began to describe the and the keynote speaker, Matt but more importantly hold the 4.5 megawat solar array development Hamilton, highlighted eco-friendly space for all to be engaged in the near the Spring Valley campus. The methods and relations on a macro conversation,” Hamilton advised

Olivia Pevec belts it out at CMC's New Space Theatre. Photo by James Steindler

the graduates. “You have power as sustainability professionals to ensure that all perspectives are represented.”

Following the virtual conference, the Spring Valley, Steamboat Springs and Vail campuses hosted in-person activities in celebration of Earth Day. At Spring Valley’s Calaway Academic Building, students stood next to their respective poster boards summarizing their research while members of the public had the chance to pick each presenter’s brain.

Afterward, everyone gathered for an intimate concert in CMC’s New Space Theatre, where Pevec and Taufer serenaded the crowd with covers and original tunes.

Pevec dedicated two songs to her grandmother and one to the Crystal River Valley in recognition of Earth Day, 2022.

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Every tree is a mini-ecosystem

By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor

This Arbor Day, April 29, tree enthusiasts have good reason and ample opportunities to celebrate.

The history of Arbor Day in the United States reaches back to the 1870s. Julius Sterling Morton, editor of the Nebraska City News, was an avid proponent of planting trees and often wrote on that very subject. Later, leveraging his role as secretary of the Nebraska Territory, Morton proposed designating a special day for Nebraskans to shovel up dirt and lay down fresh roots. The first Arbor Day was held on April 10, 1872, 150 years ago! Allegedly, a million trees were planted on that day.

According to research by Carbondale’s new arborist, Carl Meinecke, the tradition stretches back even further in Europe. In 1804, a local priest in the Spanish village of Villanueva de la Sierra convened the first modern Arbor Day celebration, inspired by festivals of yore.

The town of Carbondale, with Tree City USA designation requiring an annual Arbor Day activity, invites the community to Sopris Park on May 7 at 10 a.m. In addition to planting a tree, there will be free coffee and donuts, and the opportunity to learn about tree care.

Meanwhile, conservation nonprofits Aspen Valley Land Trust and Wilderness Workshop will be celebrating their 55th anniversaries with an Arbor Day event at Coffman Ranch on April 30.

The bilingual event will feature a ponderosa pine and apple tree planting, along with take-home seed packets supplied by Seed Peace and other

activities. Learn more and register online at www. avlt.org “Trees still have immense value in our community by cooling spaces, cleaning our air, reducing stress and helping to support social connections in our public spaces, just to name a few,” Meinecke told The Sopris Sun. Education around how to properly transplant trees is an important component of Arbor Day. Illéne Pevec, author of “Growing a Life,” understands well the importance of imparting this knowledge. She is teaming up with Crystal River Elementary School (CRES), Senior Matters and Aspen Tree Service to pair elders with children in the planting of eight trees at the school.

Three of these trees were donated outright

by Aspen Tree Service, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. “Our goal is to plant 40 trees, as a thank you to our community,” said Chris Forman, consulting arborist for the company.

Five more trees were offered at discounted prices, and were purchased with donations made by seniors and through a Susila Dharma grant. Pevec has worked with Susila Dharma International in the past, planting trees in Brasil, Canada, Perú and México.

Together the students and seniors will plant ash, maple and honey locust trees to help shade the building. “We gotta get the kids dirty,” laughed Forman. They will pass these trees every day for years, and maybe one day, Forman continued “a few may have a career in tree service, too.”

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Courtney Jaynes’ class at Crystal River Elementary School planted "Hector Linden" last spring with help from Illene Pevec. Courtesy photo

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By Kate Phillips Sopris Sun Correspondent Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity Q: Where are you from?

A: I grew up in a lot of different places, but I was born in Plano, Texas, and I lived there for about eight years. Then I lived in Colorado for a little bit before we moved to Kentucky, which is where I went to middle school and high school.

Q: When did you move to Carbondale and why?

A: Initially I went to school to become a teacher. I was that really nerdy kid who was obsessed with education since sixth grade. When I was moving around there wasn't a standardized education in each state, and I learned the same level of math three times and that was really frustrating for me.

I noticed there was an ESL gap in Lexington, Kentucky, specifically for Asian-Americans learning English. I was like, “Okay! I’m gonna fill that gap. I’m gonna be that ESL teacher and get my elementary education degree.” So, I go and get my elementary degree, and now I’m thinking that in order to become this superhuman I need to go teach in Japan. I went and taught for two years, and when I was there I met probably one of the best people that I have ever met in my life. She was the school librarian at the base school I taught at, and she had a connection with the students and with the school that really inspired me to become a librarian.

So I came back to America, lived in Missouri for a hot second, found this position and came back to Colorado! Carbondale is exactly what I have been looking for.

Q: What was it like teaching in Japan?

A: It was amazing! I taught at five high schools out in the boonies. My base school was for kids with emotional and behavioral disabilities and also international students that didn't have the level of Japanese that was required for academic high school. I also taught at a K-12 deaf school.

It was cool that no matter where I went, the kids were the same. They were incredible kids.

They were passionate, funny — and I still keep up with a lot of them today.

Q: Tell us about your new role as the Carbondale Library youth coordinator.

A: I have been here since December. Getting

to be here in Carbondale while the library opens back up to programming has been fun. My manager is super supportive, and she’s like, “‘Do anything you want… within reason.” [Laughs] I have been doing storytime [every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.], a couple of teen programs, Manga Club, after-school programming, we did writing club and right now we’re gearing up for the summer reading program.

It’s also part of my job to foster partnerships with organizations like the Aspen Science Center.

We just started Club de Bolsitas Rojas, which is the Little Red Bag program from Raising a Reader, and they’ve started their Spanish storytimes here on Fridays at 10:30, and that’s been really fun!

Q: That’s a huge role! What projects do you hope to tackle as youth coordinator?

A: One goal I’m working toward this year is getting teens more involved in the library. Most libraries really struggle to bring teens into the library, but what’s good about Carbondale is that we have a really active community.

Another goal is developing a good collection for little, little kids. When I came to this library, I noticed that a lot of the beginning reading independent books are heavily weighted toward first grade kids, and not as well-catered to littler kids. So the collection development goal is to get more materials for those kids just learning to read.

Q: What are you reading right now?

A: I’m finishing up “Under the Whispering Door” by TJ Kloone right now, but I don’t want to finish it because it’s getting really intense! I also recently went to a professional conference in Portland, Oregon, and I had to go to the Japanese garden, because of course, and they had a book on Japanese Zen Monk Death Poetry; so I’ve been reading through these poems that these Zen Monks wrote hundreds of years ago.

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Q: What are some of your interests and hobbies?

A: I love singing and music theory. I do photography, and I also really enjoy cooking. I also really like snowboarding, which I started doing in Japan.

Q: So, I heard a rumor that some students will deliver you cupcakes. What is your favorite flavor?

A: Oh man, that’s so hard. You know, I’m a big fan of red velvet and it’s purely for the cream cheese icing. You could put cream cheese icing on a hot dog and I’d be like, “Wow! What a great cupcake.” [Laughs]

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Connecting through film enriches conversations OPINION Reflection

By Marlo Bowman Youth Correspondent

Early April marked the end of the 2022 Aspen ShortsFest. This week-long festival celebrates curated short films that stand to earn various awards. This year, I had the extraordinary honor of being selected to join the Youth Jury.

The Youth Jury is made up of young people from throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, with two exceptions from Denver and New York.

From April 5 through April 10 we met via Zoom to discuss over 40 films we viewed for the purpose.

During these one or two hour sessions, I experienced some of the most meaningful conversations in my life. My love for film is not something I always have the opportunity to share.

There are very few people I know personally that thrive off of film the way I do, and getting to meet other aspiring filmmakers was truly eye-opening.

In each meeting, the goal was to bring forth what the group saw as the best films.

Discussions were based around everything from cinematography, storytelling, editing and whatever else stood out about a particular selection. By the end of the week, we needed to find one film that we felt connected to youth, but

was also an overall amazing film.

After narrowing down the list, we chose “Enjoy” directed by Saul Abraham as the winner.

The story follows the struggles of depression through an adult's perspective, while also reflecting on the same diagnosis for a child. With all ages of audiences able to connect to the theme of understanding depression, and how it affects people differently, this story rose to the top. The skillful use of color theory and cinematography also contributed to the technical aspect of the film beautifully, which also led to our conclusion.

The Zoom calls were always engaging, but truly my favorite part of this experience was attending the awards dinner at the end of the week. At this event I had the privilege of meeting many new and wonderful people, from various directors to the fabulous people behind hosting the Shortsfest. Being surrounded by people that have come together to celebrate all things film was exhilarating.

Along with all that, I got to meet two of my peers in-person for the first time. Sitting behind a screen is limiting, and having in-person conversations made for an incredible night.

Bonding with people closer to my age over a topic we all feel passionate about, as I mentioned previously, is not something that I have experienced often. Having someone else light up over talking about a simple concept like camera framing was exciting. This opportunity gave me the ability to find other people with the same love for discussing and creating films.

As a soon-to-be cinema studies major, this opportunity opened my eyes to the reality of my future. Meeting new people and beginning to discover what it means to get involved in the world of film started for me with the Youth Jury.

This invitation has helped initiate me into what I will be able to accomplish as I start to grow as a filmmaker.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, APRIL 28 PSYCHIC TRAINING Local author Ann O’Brien leads a miniworkshop and hosts a book signing for her recent release, “Everyone Is Psychic,” at True Nature at 6 p.m.

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE The Arts Campus at Willits welcomes the Neshama Center Aspen and Rabbi Itzhak Vardy for a special presentation at 6:30 p.m. dedicated to all of the children murdered during the Holocaust. The event is free, but RSVPs are requested at www.tacaw.org MOVIE NIGHT The Sopris Sun invites you to a viewing of “Mark of the Jaguar” and “unTHINKable,” two award-winning films by Dave Taylor, at the Crystal Theatre at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the event benefit this newspaper!

A WILL FOR THE WOODS The Center for Human Flourishing, and death doula Akaljeet screen, the documentary “A Will for the Woods” about earth burials at the Third Street Center at 7 p.m.

STAND UP COMEDY The Glenwood Vaudeville Review presents Sean Patton doing comedy at 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 SOUND JOURNEY Dr. Zachary Cashin offers a vibrational sound journey at the Third Street Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m. To reserve a spot, email info@tcfhf.org WETLANDS VOICES presents “Wetlands,” a women’s theater performance, at the Thunder River Theatre today and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. and on Monday at 6 p.m.

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MOUNTAIN BIKE PARTY Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association hosts a season kickoff party at the Third Street Center at 6 p.m. Food, drinks and a film are all included with your ticket. More info at www.rfmba.org THIS VALLEY’S A DRAG Local drag group, Roaring Fork Divas, presents “This Valley’s a Drag” at The Art Center at Willits starting at 8 p.m.

For more info, visit www.tacaw.org

SUNDAY, MAY 1 VACCINE CLINIC The Carbondale Rec Center hosts a vaccine clinic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the newlyapproved booster for persons 50 years and older. Sign up at www.bit.ly/CdaleVaxMay1

TUESDAY, MAY 3 TRAIL BUILD Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is coordinating with several nonprofit and government partners to build the C-Line Trail, a more moderate downhill option for mountain bikes, on Red Hill from 4 to 8 p.m. Register online at www.rfov.org CHAT AND FISH Basalt Library executive director Amy Shipley and Roaring Fork Conservancy’s Rick Lofaro discuss the relationship between the organizations at the River Center in Basalt starting at 5 p.m. Afterward, they will cast some flies. They invite others to join in on the conversation and fly fishing.

More info at www.basaltlibrary.org POWER OF PERSPECTIVE The power of words we use with ourselves and others helps shape our daily reality. Aspen Strong hosts an all-ages writing workshop to explore shifts in perspective at the Red Brick Center for the Arts in Aspen from 5 to 7 p.m.

CRYSTAL THEATRE “Everything Everywhere All at Once” shows at the Crystal Theatre at 7:30 p.m. through Monday, except on Sunday at 5 p.m. Additionally, “The Rose Maker” shows on Friday at 5:30 p.m. and “The Outfit” screens on Saturday at 5:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4

HAPPY PLACE Comedian Adam Cayton-Holland performs a one-man show at The Arts Campus at Willits starting at 8 p.m. More info can be found at www.tacaw.org

PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR Missy Prudden leads a four-part plein air watercolor workshop series on the bank of the Roaring Fork River, adjacent to the Basalt Library, starting today, from 3 to 5 p.m. Register in advance at www.basaltlibrary.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 TOWN CLEAN UP The town of Carbondale hosts a recycling event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with discounts for residents. Accepted items include electronic waste, batteries, light bulbs, tires and the police department will take prescription drugs, no questions asked. Yard waste should be set aside for a yard waste specific event on May 14.

CREW TRAINING Get in shape with Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers! Learn about trail building and maintenance, group dynamics, leadership and risk management with a special training from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info at www.rfov.org ARBOR DAY Join Aspen Valley Land Trust and Wilderness Workshop at Coffman Ranch for an Arbor Day celebration from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is free but space is limited! RSVP at www.bit.ly/3jTBIqY KIDS SAFETY FAIR Valley View Hospital hosts a free fair for children promoting safety from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The day will include fire safety lessons, a bike rodeo and free helmets.

THE TRUST FREQUENCY Join Connie Baxter Marlow and Andrew Cameron Bailey, coauthors of “The Trust Frequency,” for a discussion about relationship with one’s self, others and the “conscious loving universe” at the Third Street Center from 2 to 5 p.m.

BLOOD MOBILE The St. Mary’s Blood Mobile returns to the Carbondale Rec Center from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Make your reservation at www.stmarysbloodcenter.org

VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY ValleyOrtho presents “Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention,” a virtual discussion via Zoom, at 6 p.m. Register at www.bit.ly/VVUwebinar ¡VIVA MAESTRO! Aspen Film shows “¡Viva Maestro!” at the Isis Theatre in Aspen at 7:30 p.m. The documentary follows Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel around the world.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 LIBRARY CONCERT Musical storyteller Seth Brown performs at the Glenwood Springs Library at 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 6 FIREBALL DROP The Carbondale Rotary Club presents its Fireball Drop at Sopris Park at 5 p.m. sharp.

Up to 1,000 numbered ping-pong balls will be dropped from a fire truck ladder and the closest to hit the center target earns one lucky winner a $5,000 grand prize.

Visit www.bit.ly/fireballdrop2022 for more information and to purchase ping-pong balls.

EARTH DAY CONTINUED 350 Roaring Fork invites the public to join a First Friday march downtown at 6 p.m. Listen for the brass band to know where to go!

Toddlers transplant starts grown from saved seeds at the Yampah Mountain High School (YMHS) gardens. YMHS (695 Red Mountain Drive, Glenwood Springs) will host a plant sale fundraiser on May 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Organically-grown herbs, pollinator-friendly flowers and many varieties of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, melons and squash will all be available. Courtesy photo

ONGOING COMMUNITY CHOIR The Carbondale Community Choir meets at Sopris Park on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 7

STORYTIME Young ones and their parents are invited to storytime at the Glenwood Springs Library on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. More information is at www.gcpld.org

HEALTH FAIR La Clinica del Pueblo and 9 Health host the Glenwood Springs Feria de Salud from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is requested but not required to register ahead of time by calling 303-698-4455.

STORYTIME AT HOME Every first Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Garfield County Libraries posts a storytime video to its Youtube page; just search Garfield County Libraries on YouTube.

TREE PLANTING The town of Carbondale invites you to help plant a tree at Sopris Park at 10 a.m. in celebration of Arbor Day. Coffee, donuts and tree education will be provided, plus the opportunity to meet the town’s new arborist, Carl Meinecke.

MAYFAIRE Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork hosts its spring Mayfaire celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and invites the community to join the fun.

Visit www.waldorfschoolrf.com for more info.

PLANT SALE Yampah Mountain High School students host a plant sale fundraiser on campus (695 Red Mountain Drive, Glenwood Springs) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

COMICS FESTIVAL Garfield County Libraries and Tesseract Comics invite you to celebrate comic books at the Glenwood Springs Library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be games, crafts, artist talks, a cosplay contest and more. More info at www.gcpld.org/comics-festival CASTING CALL Queer-identifying Roaring Fork Valley residents are invited to audition for the Queer Voices Theater project by VOICES from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Third Street Center.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

To register, email art@voicesrfv.org THRIFT SHOP PROM KDNK hosts a prom-themed dance party fundraiser at the Arts Campus at Willits at 7 p.m. Tickets at www.tacaw.org

EXPLORERS CLUB School-age children are invited to free after-school activities with the Aspen Science Center at the Glenwood Springs Library on Wednesdays at 2:30 pm.

ASK A LAWYER Alpine Legal Services offers a hotline clinic on Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 970368-2246 and visit alpinelegalservices.org for the schedule of dates by legal topic.

STORYTIME Children and their parents are invited to storytime at the Carbondale Library on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. More information is at www.gcpld.org UNDER THE SUN Join Sopris Sun correspondents and guests for Everything Under The Sun, airing every Thursday on KDNK at 4 p.m.

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By James Steindler Contributing Editor

Lacrosse team stomps out growing pains

The Roaring Fork Varsity lacrosse team went up against Aspen on Thursday, April 21, at home in Carbondale. Despite a thriving effort and giving it all they had until the buzzer, the Rams lost, 14-5.

For some perspective, this is the second time the two teams have faced off this season. On April 5, the Skiers beat the Rams by just 15-9.

“We lost by a margin greater than what the coaches anticipated,” head coach Chelsea Robson told The Sopris Sun. “Our girls are capable of playing at the same skill level as Aspen, but, unfortunately, we were unable to execute our skills in a way that allowed that to fall into place.”

“Our defensive line really held that game together and probably played their best game of the season, if not of their lacrosse careers,” she added. “We have several really talented defensive players who cause important turnovers and make important momentum changing plays.”

Robson has coached the varsity team for two years, jumping at the opportunity when her predecessor Jason Rusby left the position. She has a pretty lengthy background in lacrosse. Having played a bit in high school herself, she went on to join the Marymount University team in Arlington, Virginia.

Robson, along with Sarah Klingelhaber and Amanda Wynn, started the lacrosse program at Roaring Fork in 2016. Back then, there was only a club team. In 2017, the junior varsity (JV) team came on the field. It wasn’t until 2019 when the varsity team was established.

“Technically, the varsity team is only in its third season, but has made the state playoffs every year,” touted the head coach. “This is the first year

that we have had a dedicated varsity and JV team.”

The Roaring Fork team is made up of athletes from all three district high schools, plus Colorado Rocky Mountain School.

“We have been a self-funded team since 2016 and have raised a majority of the money to fund basic things like team travel, coaches’ salaries and lacrosse equipment,” stated Robson.

Somewhat ironically, Robson also helped form the Aspen Girls Lacrosse Club Team back in 2007. She went on to describe the relationship between the well established Aspen team and Roaring Fork, “...because geographically [Aspen] is the closest team that we play — and many of our girls have grown up playing on various club teams, with and against each other — they could be considered our rivals.” But, she added, “it is a friendly and respectful rivalry.”

Robson graciously commended the Aspen team and their coach for “always looking to do what is best for the game of lacrosse and to get it to grow in our valley and on the Western Slope.”

Bringing it back, she had this to say of the Rams, “This is a group of girls who love lacrosse and are supportive and kind to each other.” She proudly added, “If I'm not mistaken, we have the highest collective GPA of any other sports team in the school district.”

The team turned the tables at an away nonleague game against Grand Junction the very next day, April 22, bringing home a win of 14-5.

The varsity girls celebrated another win (10-7) against Fruita Monument on April 26.

On Thursday, April 28 at 4 p.m. the girls play an away game against Eagle Valley and another against Battle Mountain at home on Saturday, April 30 at 11 a.m. For a full schedule of games and additional league details, visit www. maxpreps.com

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MANAUS crea soluciones viables de justicia social Por Kate Phillips Traducción por Dolores Duarte La gente tiene un deseo innato de ayudar. Con frecuencia, cuando una comunidad se enfrenta a un reto, ese deseo se vuelve inmediato, casi urgente; como un río que gana caudal durante una tormenta, estas personas reúnen conocimientos: se leen libros, se dona dinero y se ofrece tiempo a voluntad.

Pero ¿cómo mantener ese impulso después de la tormenta?

Aquí entra en escena MANAUS, una organización sin fines de lucro en Carbondale que tiene como objetivo crear una sociedad más inclusiva y con mayor conciencia social a través del compromiso comunitario y la educación.

Inspirado en la confluencia de los ríos Negro y Solimões para crear el Río Amazonas en Manaus (Brasil), la organización con el mismo nombre hace énfasis en cómo las personas — al igual que los ríos — pueden unirse a pesar de sus diferencias para crear un cambio positivo, según Bryan Álvarez-Terrazas, director del Proyecto de Acción por la Equidad (EAP) de MANAUS. Fundado en 2005 por el finado George Stranahan, MANAUS era anteriormente conocido como The Manaus Fund, que invertía en organizaciones locales sin fines de lucro dedicadas a la justicia social. Desde su cambio de nombre, MANAUS se ha convertido en una organización propia sin fines de lucro que se asocia con organizaciones locales para abordar las injusticias sociales en toda la ladera oeste a través de proyectos sustentables y de colaboración.

En MANAUS se siguen una serie de "principios rectores" para garantizar que las poblaciones marginadas estén en el frente de la conversación, dijo Álvarez-Terrazas. En conjunto, estos principios -justicia, diseño centrado en la comunidad y en el ser humano, solidaridad y alianzas- ayudan a los líderes de MANAUS a "escuchar, imaginar y lanzar" proyectos adaptados a las necesidades de la comunidad.

Con ese componente de diseño centrado en el ser humano, no creamos soluciones para la gente, sino que mantenemos una conversación abierta diciendo: "Yo no soy el experto en esto.

No tengo una experiencia tan profunda en esto. Cuéntame más sobre tu experiencia", continuó Álvarez-Terrazas. "En este proceso estamos creando confianza. Quiero escuchar".

Como director del proyecto EAP, Álvarez-Terrazas ha aprendido mucho sobre cómo escuchar para facilitar un cambio significativo. Tras el asesinato de George Floyd en mayo de 2020, todo el país estalló en indignación, y los líderes del valle se dirigieron a MANAUS buscando apoyo contra el racismo.

Después de entrevistar y escuchar a estos líderes, MANAUS, junto con Valley Settlement y Aspen Community Foundation, lanzó el EAP, un programa de siete semanas de entrenamiento intensivo para el antirracismo, la equidad racial y la inclusión.

Su objetivo es desmantelar los sistemas opresivos mediante la diversificación de los puestos de poder para representar más acertadamente a la población de la zona.

En colaboración con Full Circle Strategies, el EAP ya ha trabajado con 26 organizaciones locales, entrenando directamente a 113 personas.

"Han sido principalmente organizaciones sin fines de lucro, pero también hemos trabajado con algunas escuelas chárter, así como con la ciudad de Carbondale y el departamento de bomberos de Carbondale. Estamos tratando de hacer algo de largo alcance", continuó Álvarez-Terrazas.

Además del EAP, MANAUS también alberga la Rocky Mountain Preschool Coalition (RMPC). Centrada en la normativa pública, la misión de la RMPC es aumentar el acceso a la educación infantil de alta calidad para personas de todo el espectro socioeconómico, compartió la directora del proyecto Katie Langenhuizen.

En particular, RMPC impulsó el proyecto de ley bipartidista 19-1052 de la legislatura estatal de 2019. Patrocinado por las representantes Julie McCluskie y Janice Rich y los senadores

Bryan Álvarez-Terrazas, director del Proyecto de Acción por la Equidad de MANAUS, devuelve un libro de George Stranahan al estante en la recién estrenada Biblioteca de Justicia Social del Centro de la Calle Tres. Foto de Raleigh Burleigh

Bob Rankin y Jeff Bridges, el proyecto de ley permite la creación de distritos fiscales especiales para servicios de infancia temprana, tales como atención de los primeros años, educación y salud mental para los niños desde el nacimiento hasta los ocho años.

"Esta es otra forma de apoyar a familias jóvenes, especialmente a las que tienen más dificultades", dijo Langenhuizen. "Es una forma de promover los problemas de nuestras comunidades".

Reconociendo que muchas personas quieren ayudar, pero no saben por dónde empezar, MANAUS también ofrece oportunidades de aprendizaje gratuitas, "como una forma de seguir proporcionando un mayor acceso a diferentes recursos a la comunidad", dijo Álvarez-Terrazas.

Una de esas oportunidades es la recién inaugurada Biblioteca de Justicia Social. Situada en el Centro de la Calle Tres de Carbondale, la Biblioteca de Justicia Social es una mini biblioteca que presta libros educativos sobre temas de organización comunitaria, el antirracismo y la reforma educativa.

Además de la Biblioteca de Justicia Social, MANAUS se

ha asociado con The Arts Campus en Willits para organizar la Serie de Oradores de Equidad como una forma de ampliar las conversaciones sobre justicia social.

El 20 de abril, la Serie de Oradores de Equidad dio la bienvenida a su primer invitado, Alejandro Jiménez — un ex inmigrante indocumentado, poeta, escritor y corredor de distancia — que habló de su experiencia como niño indocumentado viviendo en los Estados Unidos.

La Dra. Adriana Álvarez, futura invitada de la Serie de Oradores sobre la Equidad, hablará el 27 de julio sobre la diversidad en el sistema educativo, el desarrollo de la alfabetización bilingüe y el fortalecimiento de la relación familia-escuela.

"Esta es una forma de asegurarnos — especialmente a dos años del 2020 — de que estas conversaciones no pasen a otro plano", aseguró Álvarez-Terrazas.

Para obtener más información sobre participación, oportunidades educativas y futuros eventos de la Serie de Oradores sobre la Equidad, visita www.manaus.org

Carbondale será sitio de ampliación de viviendas para RFSD Por Jeanne Souldern Traducción por Dolores Duarte La junta de educación del Distrito Escolar de Roaring Fork (RFSD) aprobó por unanimidad un plan para ampliar su programa de 30 a 60 nuevas viviendas para el personal en Carbondale. La propuesta fue presentada por Jeff Gatlin, director de operaciones del RFSD, en la reunión de la junta regularmente programada el 13 de abril en las oficinas del distrito en Carbondale. Esta aprobación de la junta comienza el proceso de implementación de una guía para ampliar el programa de viviendas para el personal — una iniciativa estratégica para el distrito para el año escolar 2022-23.

El terreno de 2.7 acres en Carbondale, conocido como zona Meadowood, es actualmente un lote vacante cerca del parque North Face y la Roaring Fork High School en Meadowood Drive.

Una vez desarrollado, el lote incluiría una combinación de unidades de uno, dos y tres dormitorios, con un costo total del proyecto cercano a $17.2 millones de dólares para 40 unidades, o

$22.9 millones de dólares para 60 unidades.

El plan se pagaría mediante una combinación de fondos internos y la financiación mediante Certificados de Participación (COP). Los COP son una herramienta de financiación que permite a un distrito escolar utilizar una estructura de arrendamiento y pedir dinero prestado para financiar proyectos de capital, sin emitir técnicamente una deuda a largo plazo.

En 2015, los votantes del RFSD aprobaron una emisión de bonos con una asignación de $15 millones de dólares dedicada a iniciar un programa de viviendas de alquiler para el personal. Actualmente, el inventario de viviendas de alquiler del distrito, desde Basalt hasta Carbondale, es de 66 unidades.

Veinte de esas unidades están dentro de Carbondale.

Aunque en noviembre de 2021, la aprobación de la medida de votación por parte de los votantes del distrito trajo aumentos salariales al personal del distrito, la creciente demanda y la falta de viviendas accesibles sigue siendo un problema para los esfuerzos del distrito para retener y reclutar talentos.

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El memorándum de Gatlin a la junta dice: "A medida que las condiciones de bienes raíces continúan experimentando una tremenda escasez y aumentos de precios a nivel local, todas nuestras comunidades están afrontando este desafío. Aunque se están llevando a cabo muchos debates sobre proyectos locales, no existe un plan viable que proporcione viviendas a nuestro personal en un futuro próximo. Mientras tanto, la demanda interna sigue aumentando, por lo que es fundamental que las escuelas de Roaring Fork amplíen el actual programa de viviendas para el personal".

El distrito se ha fijado el objetivo de crear 100 viviendas más que se añadirán al inventario actual de 66 unidades. Aunque el plan es ciertamente ambicioso, el distrito

entiende la importancia de explorar las opciones de desarrollo, utilizando los terrenos de propiedad del distrito para minimizar los costos de desarrollo al tiempo que se abordan las necesidades de vivienda del personal.

"El distrito escolar ha llevado a cabo un examen exhaustivo de todos los lotes propiedad del distrito (a través de un inventario y evaluación de la tierra) y ha identificado las oportunidades de desarrollo que se anteponen sobre la base de numerosos factores, aunque el precio, la eficiencia y la escala fueron los principales impulsores", dijo el memo de Gatlin.

Gatlin dijo que se presentaría al consejo un plan finalizado y una propuesta de financiación para su aprobación antes de que inicie la construcción este otoño.

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Las bicicletas eléctricas ganan terreno

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según la NEPA [Ley Nacional de Política Medioambiental]".

A finales de marzo, el servicio forestal de EE. UU. anunció los lineamientos definitivos para los distritos que deseen ampliar el uso de las bicicletas eléctricas (e-bikes) en sus rutas de bicicletas en el futuro.

En la actualidad, las bicicletas eléctricas están permitidas en todas las carreteras del servicio forestal y en los 100,000 kilómetros de rutas accesibles para motoristas, que constituyen el 38% del total de rutas que gestiona la agencia.

La política finalizada, publicada el 31 de marzo, permite el uso continuo de las bicicletas eléctricas en las rutas ya designadas para el uso de vehículos motorizados y "establece un proceso para evaluar las futuras solicitudes de ampliación del acceso", según un reciente comunicado de prensa de la agencia.

"Se trata de una normativa nacional desarrollada por nuestra oficina de Washington para proporcionar claridad y orientación a las unidades locales de todo Estados Unidos", explicó el responsable de asuntos públicos del bosque nacional de White River (WRNF), David Boyd. "La directiva aclara la definición de una e-bike y las identifica bajo tres clases de vehículos motorizados".

Las bicicletas eléctricas de clase uno tiene un motor que sólo funciona mientras el ciclista está pedaleando y se apaga después de llegar a 20 millas por hora (mph); las bicicletas eléctricas de clase dos no requieren pedalear para que el motor funcione, pero se apaga cuando alcanza 20 mph; las bicicletas eléctricas de clase tres requieren pedalear para que el motor funcione, pero se apaga al alcanzar 28 mph.

"En la actualidad, las bicicletas eléctricas están permitidas en nuestra gestión de viajes de verano en las carreteras y rutas abiertas a los vehículos motorizados", aclaró Boyd. Pero, añadió, las bicicletas eléctricas no están permitidas actualmente en ninguna ruta del WRNF designado para uso no motorizado.

Sin embargo, esto podría cambiar mediante un proceso de cambio de la gestión pública del uso del suelo. "Actualmente, no hay propuestas ni planes para cambiar la gestión de las bicicletas eléctricas en el WRNF", dijo Boyd. "Los posibles cambios relacionados con las e-bikes serían similares a cualquier otro cambio potencial de gestión del uso de la tierra en el que nos coordinaríamos estrechamente con los colaboradores y las partes interesadas e involucraríamos al público".

Aclaró que dicho proceso también implicaría "cierto nivel de análisis medioambiental

La perspectiva de un conservacionista "No hemos seguido de cerca la política del servicio forestal porque, en general, la agencia ha calificado acertadamente a las bicicletas eléctricas como vehículos motorizados", dijo a The Sopris Sun la directora de política de Wilderness Workshop (WW), Juli Slivka.

WW es una organización sin fines de lucro con sede en Carbondale cuya misión es "proteger y conservar los espacios naturales y los paisajes de la cuenca del Roaring Fork, el bosque nacional White River y los terrenos públicos adyacentes".

La directora de políticas de WW valora que, según la política actual, para que las bicicletas eléctricas estén permitidas en una ruta no motorizada "la agencia debe cumplir con su regla de gestión de viajes ... la cual requiere un análisis de impacto ambiental y la participación del público para que las rutas puedan estar ubicadas donde se eviten conflictos con la vida silvestre y otros recursos".

Añadió que la organización "ha estado mucho más comprometida con la política de bicicletas eléctricas de la BLM [Oficina de Administración de Tierras], que busca clasificar las bicicletas eléctricas como vehículos no motorizados, eludiendo así un análisis significativo". En 2019, el Departamento del Interior, bajo el expresidente Donald Trump, emitió la orden del secretario 3376 "con el propósito de crear oportunidades recreativas a través del uso de bicicletas eléctricas", dice el sitio web de BLM. A consideración de Slivka, el sitio web de BLM afirma además que "la regla de BLM define una e-bike como una bicicleta con un pequeño motor eléctrico de no más de 750 vatios (un caballo de fuerza) que asiste en la operación de la bicicleta y reduce las demandas de esfuerzo físico del ciclista".

Aun así, el uso propuesto de las e-bikes en cualquier ruta no motorizada de la BLM debe ser aprobado por un funcionario autorizado "a través de la planificación subsecuente del uso de la tierra y las decisiones a nivel de implementación", se lee en su sitio web.

En 2020, la BLM de River Valley Field Office de Colorado decidió permitir las bicicletas eléctricas de clase uno en las rutas de Grand Hogback, a seis millas al norte de Rifle.

"Estamos abogando por que la BLM revise su política de bicicletas eléctricas para garantizar que las rutas para bicicletas eléctricas se ubiquen adecuadamente, lo que requiere reconocer que son vehículos motorizados y analizar sus impactos en ese sentido", dijo Slivka.

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Buffalo Child, organizador y anunciador.

Aspen celebra pueblos indígenas con un powwow tradicional

Por Raleigh Burleigh Fotos de Klaus Kocher

Durante el fin de semana del pascua, 15 y 16 de abril, llegaron cienes de personas indígenas a Aspen High School para competir en un powwow, y vender su joyería, comida y compartir otras cosas de sus culturas.

La celebración fue organizada por el Aspen Indigenous Foundation, una organización sin fines de lucro que también patrocina un festival de cine y exposiciones de baile nativo en la ciudad.

Un powwow, explicó el organizador principal, Buffalo Child, es una tradición muy antigua. Durante meses de escasez, muchos pueblos típicamente se separaron en grupos más pequeños. Al reunirse,

Maya Lopez y su madre, Michaela Lopez, de Redstone, preparan para bailar.

¿Tienes medicamentos?

“la gente compartía sus historias, canciones, bailes, novedades y todo. Algunas personas hubieran muerto durante ese invierno, y otras hubieron nacido”.

Hoy en día, el propósito de un powwow se mantiene igual. Es una celebración de vida y una oportunidad para gente indigena a viajar y juntarse. Aspen Indigenous Foundation ofreció más de $15,000 en premios para atraer talento de todo el país.

El evento contó con la presencia de varios representantes de los Ute, cuyos ancestros habitaron estos territorios que llamaron “las montañas que brillan” dado la abundancia de minerales como plata y oro.

Para el año que viene, Aspen Indigenous Foundation espera extender el evento a tres días.

ESTÉ ATENTO SEA SABIO EN LA CALLE.

El señalamiento de bicicletas en la calle indica que esa zona es compartida por bicicletas y vehículos. Las líneas aumenta la vigilancia a los ciclistas y conductores a cerca de la presencia del otro.

Entregue sus medicamentos no usadas o vencidas y medicamentos de venta libre para eliminación segura Sabado 30 de abril de 2022 - 10:00 am a 2:00 pm La ubicación de disposición es: Departamento de Policía de Carbondale

FORMAS SABIAS DE USAR EL SENALAMIENTO DE BICICLETAS:

• Ciclistas: circulen por en medio de la vía marcada, en la dirección de las flechas.

• Conductores: Rebasen a los ciclistas con un mínimo de 3 pies de distancia (Ley estatal)

511 Colorado Avenue, Suite 911 Carbondale, CO 81623 970-963-2662

Los siguientes artículos NO serán aceptados:

Agujas y punzones • Mercurio (termómetros) • Recipientes de oxígeno • Quimioterapia / Sustancias radiactivas • Frascos Presurizados • Drogas Ilícitas

SABIDURIA EN LA CALLE Tenga sabiduría ciclando, caminando, y conduciendo

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

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(Izquierda) Maya Lopez de Redstone, con 14 años, competió.

(Abajo) Trent Mckewan, un Ute de Fort Duchesne, Utah.

EVENTO DE LIMPIEZA DE LA CIUDAD, RECICLAJE Y DEVOLUCIÓN DE MEDICAMENTOS RECETADOS 30 DE ABRIL, 8AM-2PM Tarifas de entrada para cargas de residuos domésticos: Ciudad de Carbondale (residente) $10 no residente $30 Carga con remolque (residente) $20 no residente $60 Mountain Waste: • Basura doméstica general (muebles/madera/cercas, etc.)

• Reciclaje de metales • Reciclaje de textiles ($10/colchón, pagado por el cliente) UBICADO EN EL ESTACIONAMIENTO DE LA 4ª Y COLORADO CORRecycling: • Residuos electrónicos: televisores, monitores, impresoras, microondas, computadoras portátiles, copiadoras y destrucción de discos duros.

• Sin cargo para los residentes de la ciudad hasta que se haya alcanzado el presupuesto y el límite • Una vez alcanzado el límite, se cobrarán cargos correspondientes. https://correcycling.com/ LOCALIZADO EN EL ESTACIONAMIENTO DETRÁS DEL AYUNTAMIENTO Brite Ideas reciclaje de bombillas: • Baterías (carros/teléfono/todas las baterías), bombillas (fluorescentes/CLF/ HID/lámparas UV/señales de neón/balastos PCB/termostatos de mercurio).

• No se cobrará a los residentes de la ciudad hasta que se haya alcanzado el presupuesto y el límite, y entonces se cobrarán cargos correspondientes.

• El cliente será responsable de todos los cargos relacionados con los frigoríficos y otros artículos de freón. http://www.coloradobulbrecycling.com/ LOCALIZADO EN EL ESTACIONAMIENTO DETRÁS DEL AYUNTAMIENTO

Entrega de medicamentos recetados: Departamento de Policía de Carbondale.

GRATUITO para todos Localizado en el lobby del ayuntamiento Neumáticos JLM: • Sin cargo para los residentes de la ciudad por los primeros 100 neumáticos, de hasta 18” con o sin rines.

• Hay un límite de 8 neumáticos por cliente • Después del límite, el cliente deberá pagar $8 dólares por neumático UBICADO EN EL ESTACIONAMIENTO DE LA 4ª Y COLORADO ARTÍCULOS NO ACEPTADOS: • Residuos peligrosos, por ejemplo, aceite, pintura, bote de líquido de limpieza, líquidos de coche, tanques de propano.

• Desechos de jardín y ramas NO serán aceptados en este evento.

Los desechos de jardín y ramas de 2” o menos de diámetro serán aceptados en los eventos estacionales de desechos de jardín que inician el 14 de mayo de 2022, y cada otro fin de semana hasta septiembre. Este evento está localizado en la 4ta. y Colorado, de 9am a 12pm. Sólo para residentes de la ciudad.

• Las cuadrillas alternarán los almuerzos entre el mediodía y la 1pm. La descarga tomará tiempo adicional durante este período. Por favor, planifica de acuerdo con eso.

• Se aceptan cheques, dinero en efectivo y tarjetas de débito/crédito.

• Se requiere una prueba de residencia en la ciudad de Carbondale para la exención de cargos aplicables.

• El sitio web de la ciudad y “Town of Carbondale, CO Public Works” página de Facebook tendrán actualizaciones recientes.

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OPINIÓN

Al No Artista

By Vanessa Porras

Hace algunos años tuve una entrevista donde hable sobre mi experiencia en una residencia artística en Oaxaca. A pesar de que el artículo mencionó brevemente mi observación de las mujeres en el mundo del arte, no elaboró en el tema. No es nada nuevo que las mujeres dentro de sus medios creativos, siempre han estado por debajo de los hombres.

Esto no es un diatriba feminista, y aunque lo fuera igual me pregunto ¿por qué habemos tantas mujeres hoy en día que vacilamos al llamarnos feministas? ¿Será por miedo a ser percibidas como personas difíciles y llenas de odio por el hombre?

Quiero dejar en claro que no es así.

Independientemente de llamarme feminista o no, hay hechos que no se pueden ignorar, especialmente si la historia parece repetirse desde hace años atras. Mi intención es elaborar

Musa y maestra: mujeres de arte en el tema de las mujeres en el lugar donde podía expresarme arte y del arte. creativamente, tenía que Dentro del contexto de "Se usa el cuerpo de la mujer pero demostrar que tenía talento, esta historia, es importante pero no más talento que no quieren a la mujer artista. entender que Oaxaca, el maestro. Las paredes Las artistas Oaxaqueñas, y por lo aparte de ser un estado rico de este taller estaban en cultura, se ha convertido tapizadas de grabados de tanto las mujeres mundialmente en la meca del arte gráfico mujeres desnudas. y de cualquier medio, son contemporáneo a nivel Empecé a notar entonces mundial. Hay innumerables el tema de los grabadores que opacadas por los hombres." artistas, talleres, instituciones me rodeaban. La gran mayoría y colectivos que hacen que este talla imágenes de mujeres lugar sea el sueño de cualquier desnudas porque eso es lo que se artista. vende. Como alguien que también Prefacio esto diciendo que lo que multimillonaria, cuyos libros ha tallado la figura femenina escribo son solo mis observaciones no solo apelan a niños sino a niñas y desnuda, sentí mi trabajo abaratado como mujer artista. Mi crítica no se adultos por igual, Rowling tuvo que y su historia perdida entre tantos limita a mi experiencia en Oaxaca, ocultar su identidad como mujer cuerpos. Después de poco tiempo la discriminacion hacia la mujer en y optar por un nombre de género de estar ahí, mi maestro me hizo la el mundo del arte lo he visto a mi neutro durante la publicación de propuesta de desnudarme y posar alrededor, es algo con lo que se vive para él como la última modelo que siete obras. día a día. Todos hemos escuchado Tal vez lo dijo mejor Virginia él dibujaría. Un honor delirante que historias de mujeres escritoras que Woolf cuando escribió, “durante la un maestro le puede otorgar a su han publicado sus libros bajo el mayor parte de la historia, anónimo alumna. nombre “anónimo” o incluso han Se usa el cuerpo de la mujer fue una mujer.” Incluso no fue hasta usado el nombre de sus esposos para pero no quieren a la mujer artista. los años 1990 que las mujeres se asegurar las ventas de sus obras.

Las artistas Oaxaqueñas, y por lo integraron a los libros de historia Uno de esos ejemplos es tanto las mujeres mundialmente y de arte. Esto no fue por falta de la escritora británica Joanne de cualquier medio, son opacadas mujeres artistas. Existían solo que Rowling, o mejor conocida como por los hombres.

Entendí que el no las veíamos.

J.K. Rowling, la autora de la machismo aún rige, entendí porque En mi experiencia, llegue a un serie de Harry Potter. Rowling taller donde mi lugar como mujer las mujeres deciden crear talleres y fue exigida publicar su primer se definió al momento de cruzar colectivos solo para mujeres. libro con un nombre masculino Si le das un cajón del mismo la puertas. El título de maestro es por su publicador que temía tamaño a dos personas que quieren alabado, y como tal, lo que dice el que su audiencia, la cual ellos ver sobre una cerca pero una de ellas maestro es ley ante sus secuaces. consideraban sería mayormente tiene la ventaja de seis pulgadas Como aprendiz, llegué con la niños, no querrían leer un libro de estatura, por mucho que la ilusión de aprender pero fue un escrito por una mujer. Ahora una oportunidad sea igual, habrá quien trago amargo cuando lejos de ser un

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pueda ver sobre la cerca y habrá quien sólo vea la cerca de frente a unas pulgadas más alto. El hombre tiene esa ventaja y esto es solo la punta del iceberg.

La mujer ha sido la musa durante siglos. La mujer es arte, es poesía, es música, es historia. La mujer también es artista, es escritora, es creadora. Me gustaría ofrecer una solución ante este problema, pero tal vez la solución empieza con la conciencia. La escritora Simone de Beauvoir dijo, “El punto no es que las mujeres simplemente quiten el poder de las manos de los hombres, ya que eso no cambiaría nada en el mundo. Se trata precisamente de destruir esa noción de poder”.

Tal vez la solución empieza con mujeres dispuestas a ocupar espacio y hombres dispuestos a escuchar la voz de una mujer ser por una vez la primera y última voz.

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No secretos, solo sorpresas

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El RincÓn del Sargento Por Carlos Cornejo

Seguido buscamos formas de protegernos de extraños.

Sentimos que el riesgo viene de lo desconocido. Por lo contrario, cuando sentimos que tenemos algo en común con alguien, le abrimos las puertas de nuestra privacidad. Un dicho conocido dice, “más vale malo por conocido, que bueno por conocer.” La frase nos recuerda que es mejor tener a alguien cerca del cual ya sabes la mañana en vez de un desconocido que parece muy bueno.

Lamentablemente, en mi trabajo, todos los días veo que el conocido es regularmente el que te lastima más. A nuestros hijos, siempre les recordamos que desconfíen de los desconocidos, que no hablen con extraños. Cuando vemos a una joven caminar sola, buscamos quien la acompañe y la proteja de algún depredador que está

escondiéndose en las sombras.

La realidad es que, si queremos verdaderamente proteger a nuestros hijos, les tenemos que enseñar cuidarse de los más cercanos. Es mucho más probable que tu hijo sea abusado por un conocido que por un extraño.

Y aunque no está demás tomar precauciones para protegerlos de aquel que se esconde en las sombras, es aún más importante cuidarlos de los predadores que están a la luz del día con disfraz de cordero.

En la columna pasada, hablé de cómo proteger a tus hijos en internet, hoy te quiero hablar de cómo protegerlos en todos lados.

Al igual que la vez pasada, todo comienza con la comunicación.

Desde que tu hijo está pequeño, debes enseñarle como se llama cada parte de su cuerpo. Debemos perder el pudor y la vergüenza de llamarle a las cosas como son. Después tienes que seguir hablando con tus hijos de como proteger su cuerpo y de quienes tienen permiso de ayudarlos con su higiene. Tienen que saber que es normal y que no. Cuando tengas esta conversación, recuérdales a tus hijos de no mantener secretos.

Explícales que solo se pueden tener sorpresas. Por ejemplo, si su hermanito cumplió años y le compraron un regalo, el regalo

será una sorpresa.

Es algo que no le vamos a decir hasta que sea su cumpleaños.

El punto es que el secreto es algo que permanece entre dos o más personas por siempre. La sorpresa es algo que se va a decir, pero lo mantenemos entre nosotros por un tiempo.

Como latinos, venimos de una cultura donde la familia es muy importante. Siempre queremos estar en grupos familiares y cada vez que hacemos fiesta se llena el hogar. Lo mismo cuando vamos al hospital, la sala de espera se llena de familia (por lo que a veces nos echan miradas feas).

Así que cuando el tío Juan llega le decimos a Adriancito que le vaya a dar un abrazo. Cuando Adriancito no quiere, le decimos que no sea grosero y que lo vaya a abrazar. Aquí rompemos lo más sagrado que tiene una persona, su integridad personal. Lo que le estamos diciendo, es que no importa si es incomodo para Adriancito, el tiene que permitir que alguien se acerque a su cuerpo le gusto o no. Aunque no estoy

Pitkin County Cares MES DE LA PREVENCIÓN DEL ABUSO INFANTIL LA CRIANZA DE LOS HIJOS ES DIFÍCIL. Algunos problemas son demasiado grandes para resolverlos solos. Saber dónde conseguir ayuda en la comunidad puede hacer la vida más fácil. Hay recursos disponibles para ayudar a sobrellevar estos tiempos difíciles:

Abril es el mes de la prevención del abuso infantil, y por ello queremos que estés al tanto de los recursos disponibles para padres.

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"Debes de comenzar el diálogo de la sexualidad y su cuerpo desde que son pequeños. Empiezas con cosas apropiadas para su edad y como van creciendo vas explicando más. Créeme que si tu no lo haces, alguien más lo va hacer." diciendo que el tío Juan es alguien que va a lastimar a Adriancito, estamos creando un ambiente donde Adriancito no puede cuidar la integridad de su cuerpo sin meterse en problemas. Esto puede tener consecuencias graves en un futuro. Así que, si tu hijo no quiere abrazar a alguien, déjalo. Y no solo eso, apláudeselo.

Debes de comenzar el diálogo de la sexualidad y su cuerpo desde que son pequeños. Empiezas con cosas apropiadas para su edad y como van creciendo vas explicando más. Créeme que si tu no lo haces, alguien más lo va hacer. Si esperas hasta que tu hijo o hija ya está en la pubertad, ya es

muy tarde.

Por último, te dejo un consejo.

Si alguien, conocido o no, le regala cosas a tus hijos seguido ten cuidado. No estoy hablando de regalos de cumpleaños, si no de compras repetidas. Por ejemplo, los quieren llevar al centro comercial o a la tienda a comprarles cosas solo porque si, tienes que abrir bien los ojos y asegurarte que no sea algo más.

Como siempre, una comunicación abierta con tus hijos te va ayudar a prevenir muchas cosas. Tu te vas a dar cuenta de que cambios de comportamiento. Si algo se ve raro en su comportamiento, siempre hay una razón.

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El hospital de Valley View organizará una feria para niños que promuevan la seguridad el sábado 30 de abril desde las 10 a.m. hasta la 1 p.m. La celebración incluirá lecciones de seguridad de incendios, cursos de bicicleta y cascos de seguridad gratis.

Los vehículos de verano — incluyendo bicicletas de montaña, vehículos todoterreno u otros vehículos de ruedas — no están permitidos en varias de las áreas de Bosque Nacional White RIver hasta el 21 de mayo. Áreas críticas frecuentadas por alces están cerradas por la temporada a todos los usos comenzado lo más temprano el 15 de abril y hasta más tardar el 1 de julio, dependiendo del área. Los visitantes del bosque son responsables de saber cuándo y dónde pueden ir de excursión, manejar o navegar. Para más información, visite www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver o pregunte a distritos locales de guardabosques.

Limpieza de Carbondale El pueblo de Carbondale organizará un evento de reciclaje el sábado 30 de abril de 8 a.m. hasta las 2 p.m. con descuentos a los residentes. Los artículos que serán aceptados incluyen residuos electrónicos, baterías, bombillos, llantas y el departamento de policía aceptará medicamentos recetados, sin preguntas. Los desechos de jardín deben ser dejados a un lado para un evento específico de desechos de jardín el 14 de mayo.

Celebración del Día del Árbol La primera celebración del Día del Árbol en los Estados Unidos fue el 10 de abril de 1872, gracias a J. Sterling Morton.

En ese día, un estimado de un millón de árboles fueron plantados en Nebraska. Sin embargo, esta no fue la primera celebración, ya que ha sido documentado que un festival de plantación de árboles ocurrió en un pueblo de España en 1594.

La comunidad está invitada a continuar esta celebración con la plantación de árboles en Sopris Park el sábado 7 de mayo a las 10 a.m. Café y donas gratis serán proporcionadas.

Preparación de incendios forestales Con clima más seco y el regreso de las advertencias de Red Flag, la Cruz Roja Americana de Colorado aconseja a los residentes de prepararse para alguna amenaza de incendios forestales y que preparen un plan de evacuación; armar un equipo de emergencia con agua, comida no perecedera, una linterna, radio de batería, un equipo de primeros auxilios, papeles importantes, cargadores, dinero en efectivo y frazadas, además de también mantenerse informado. Puede descargar la aplicación de Red Cross Emergency para recibir alertas en tiempo real y ubicaciones de albergues.

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Ventas en Mountain Fair La celebración más grande del año de Carbondale tomará lugar desde el 29 de julio hasta el 31 de julio. La alineación musical incluye Los Mocochetes, Magic Beans y Ozomatli.

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Feria de salud La Clínica del Pueblo y 9 Health organizarán la Feria de Salud de Glenwood Springs el sábado 7 de mayo desde las 9 a.m. hasta la 1 p.m. No es requerido pero es sugerido que se inscriba antes de tiempo llamando a Isabel (970-948-1072), Barbarita (989-366-8725) o Judith (970-989-3513).

Restaurando la historia La ciudad de Glenwood Springs fue premiada $140,000 por el Distrito de Arrendamiento de Minerales Federal del Condado de Garfield para construir un sendero apto para sillas de ruedas, rehacer el sendero existente y proporcionar un área de exhibición para artefactos de las operaciones de los finales de la década del 1890 en Cardiff Coke Ovens, cerca del aeropuerto.

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5Point’s first-ever pitch event

Ryan Ernstes (left) humbly accepts a $15,000 check for winning the first-ever 5Point pitch event. She will use the funds as startup money for her upcoming film "Diagonal". Courtesy photo

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In a much-anticipated event at last weekend’s 5Point Adventure Film Festival, the first-ever 5Point Adventure Filmmakers Pitch Event was christened.

Ryan Ernstes was announced as the winning filmmaker at the Saturday night film program. The award ensures Ernstes’ film “Diagonal” will have its premiere screening at next year’s 5Point festival.

On Saturday afternoon, Ernstes presented her film-to-be in front of a packed house at Thunder River Theatre.

In a “Shark Tank” style format, a pitch was made and questions were answered from a panel of three jurors. Her film was one of seven entries, and as the winner was awarded $15,000 in funding from Stio and 5Point Film.

Originally from Georgia, Ernstes has lived in Colorado for about eight years; the first six in Steamboat Springs and the last two in Boulder. Colorado has offered her “different landscapes, different cultures and different experiences overall,” she stated.

Ernstes volunteered with 5Point Film a couple of years ago and said, “working with them inspired me to keep working towards this goal of being a filmmaker.”

Last August, Ernstes enrolled at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU), pursuing a master's degree in journalism.

She sees journalism “as a way to get into documentary filmmaking. I thought of it as my entry point,” she reflected. “I think journalism, maybe even more so than documentary film, has strict standards for telling people's story truthfully and accurately and not spinning it to get a better story.”

The title, “Diagonal,” represents a backpacking journey India Wood took across Colorado in 2020, hiking from the state’s southeast corner to its northwest corner. On May 13, Wood will begin the other diagonal route – from the southwest corner to the northeast corner of the state.

Ernstes met Wood, the subject of her film, through a mutual friend about six weeks ago, after Wood had invited them both over for dinner.

This will be Ernstes first venture into filmmaking. Because she refers to herself as “an aspiring filmmaker,” she was pleasantly surprised that she won the pitch event, having been among a field of solid and intriguing film pitches.

When asked if she has a production team on board, Ernstes said, “It's just me at the moment. I've had a little bit of mentorship through one of my professors at CU, but this funding gives us some options to bring in more people that perhaps have expertise in areas that I don't.”

Wood and Ernstes spoke by telephone on Sunday, after Ernstes arrived back home in Boulder. The purpose of the

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call was two-fold: first, to announce the 5Point win and second, to gear up for the May start date. “I spent a good bit of time with her talking about our next steps and planning how we go forward from here – we have a lot of work to do,” Ernstes said.

Ernstes and Wood decided to work on the film project only about a month ago.

“We're relatively new to working with each other. So, it's been a pretty quick journey for us, but one that we're really excited about,” Ernstes shared.

Wood, a nonfiction writer who “loves maps,” pinned up a map of Colorado in her bathroom years ago. Then, she took a piece of yarn and marked a diagonal line across

from them and getting inspired,” Ernstes told The Sopris Sun. “This award, going forward, has a lot of potential for impact.”

Liz Barrett, Stio brand director, along with fellow jurors Britta Erickson and Taylor Rees, ducked into Peppino’s “for a little slice of pizza, as we chatted through all the pitches,” Barrett recalled.

They checked all the boxes and while Barret said, “there were so many good entries,” they arrived at a winner.

Barrett stated that all of the entries reflected the shared brand values of Stio and 5Point Film. “I am so proud of this event. This has been a passion project for a while that we've been talking about

Colorado’s diverse habitats.

In 2020, Wood felt stuck in her day job and, along with the country’s increased political polarization, she felt the need to change things up.

She went back to that piece of yarn on the map and thought, “‘Well, I wonder if I could hike that?’ and it unfolded from there,” Ernstes conveyed. “She recently said to me that her first trip was somewhat about running away from things and for this trip, it's more about running toward.”

“I'm grateful to both 5Point and Stio for supporting aspiring filmmakers in this way.

The events 5Point put on were helpful; just meeting other filmmakers, learning

internally at Stio,” she added. “Our mission is to inspire connection with nature, but it's also to be good stewards of the mountain life.”

Barrett offered this to any filmmaker who may have doubts about entering next year’s pitch event, “A great film will start with a great story; and you don't have to be a filmmaker to have identified a great story. So, if you're a storyteller and you feel passionate about wanting to bring a story to life, then the beautiful thing about this event is that there is a community that will support getting your film made.”

See you at 5Point next year, filmmakers!

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Lead King Loop debate continues

By Alex Menard Sopris Sun Correspondent

In about a month, Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) will return to Marble and the Lead King Loop (LKL) in great numbers. During the annual quiet winter period, the Lead King Loop Working Group (LKLWG) met for over 30 hours to work on management policies. Due to an agreement for silence, even the committee members chosen to represent us have been hesitant to disclose any information about progress. Now, since the OHV return is just ahead, the LKLWG has announced a Listening Session to disclose some results, receive public input and process that input into recommendations.

Melanie Armstrong of the Center for Public Lands, a division of Western Colorado University in Gunnison, is the facilitator of the LKLWG. Melanie made it clear that the group is only an advisory body with no authority to make decisions.

She also stated that the number of management options considered was not comprehensive. For example, an outright ban on Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) was not considered. Melanie explained that this strictly advisory group did not have the requirements that an official decision-making body would have and there were no environmental reviews done.

White River National Forest (WRNF) Sopris District Ranger Kevin Warner stated, “I don't have information about the numbers of different user groups, including hikers." Road counters did record vehicle trips, which exceeded 200 on weekends.

Warner explained that twice that volume of vehicle traffic would be required to initiate a change in management, which is based on road carrying capacity and safety issues only. He also stated, “During the last 20 years that I have been here, I have seen the LKL road quality deteriorate to the point that standard forest service trucks have trouble.” During the sessions, it was suggested that the road be downgraded to a trail, suitable for OHVs only.

A new development this winter is the packing of the road to Crystal by a snowcat used by Treasure Mountain Ranch to access the town of Crystal. This has resulted in increased use by UTVs who are able to drive all the way to Crystal on the packed surface.

Like the advent and development of OHVs, this is a new use which

can expand without consideration of consequences. It is also a violation of the WRNF winter wheeled vehicle closure and may be the beginning of a year-round OHV season on the LKL. An April election in the town of Marble resulted in a majority of trustees who stated that they would consider a parking ordinance to restrict or ban parking in town for OHV unloading. 'No Trailer Parking' signs have appeared on most parking spots in town along with speed bumps.

The only known recommendation to emerge from the working group is the establishment of a parking lot at the base of Daniels Hill. "This idea emerged in the final few hours of the last session, with no discussion of consequences," according to Terry Havens, LKLWG member and Daniels Hill resident, who resigned in protest. She further stated, “This will not reduce traffic in Marble at all. Trailers will travel through Marble twice and ATVs will travel back to Marble to the restaurant.”

Establishment of a parking lot would take years and would require at least an environmental assessment to determine impact.

It would also require consideration of alternatives not addressed by the informal actions of the LKLWG. Stuart Gillespie, spokesman for Treasure Mountain Ranch, has offered private land at the base

An ATV group parked in late April at Beaver Lake, violating parking regulations and the winter wheeled vehicle closure on the Lead King Loop. The people were polite, apologetic and unaware of any regulation. Photo by Alex Menard

of Daniels Hill for parking as an interim solution. This proposal has been included by the LKLWG as part of their plan going forward.

Gunnison County Commissioners met with the WRNF on April 26 to discuss OHV use on County Road 3, the only access to the LKL and the only Gunnison County road open to UTVs. They will meet again on May 3 to vote on the isesue, the results of which will be reported next week.

The Listening Session will take place on Thursday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Marble Fire Station. This may be the last chance to respond to the LKLWG recommendations except for a virtual listening session on Tuesday, May 3, at 4:30 p.m. To participate in the virtual session, send an email to centerforpubliclands@western. edu

"No Trailer Parking" signs have appeared on most parking spots in Marble, along with speed bumps. Photo by Alex Menard

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Changing of the guard

By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor

It can be a bittersweet moment in a healthy representative democracy. Elected officials of yesteryear humbly step down as the newly-chosen leaders assume their responsibilities.

Tuesday’s Board of Town Trustees meeting was such a moment. The audience included family and friends and the session’s entirety focused on this ceremony, the changing of the guard.

Many words of kindness and support were exchanged.

“This board exemplifies what government should be,” said outgoing youth representative to the board, Boden Hamilton.

“Good government is fragile and important and requires a community like this,” stated Ben Bohmfalk, just previous to being sworn in as mayor. “We’ve got two past mayors, one current and the next one here, and I think even that just speaks so much to this community’s cohesion. We don’t all think alike, we don’t all agree on everything, but we’re one community and we’re going to keep working on making it better.”

Outgoing mayor Dan Richardson offered his “unsolicited parting thoughts” to the new board. “Of all the many issues that will come before you, I suggest that you give particular consideration to your power. As a person with power, you have endless opportunities to wield it, either implicitly or explicitly. Ponder that, because how you respond to those opportunities has enormous impact, regardless of your choice to act, or not to act … You get to choose, with each decision and each encounter. Our community, and its members, deserve a thoughtful approach.”

Readers interested in listening to Richardon’s outgoing speech, along with other comments, can review the archive on YouTube by searching for the channel called “Town of Carbondale.”

Outgoing trustee Heather Henry was honored for her “articulate expertise,” in the words of Erica Sparhawk, and “expansive knowledge” in the words of Lani Kitching, especially in regard to land use and zoning. Henry will remain involved as Carbondale’s representative for the multi-jurisdictional housing coalition, which will begin meeting in-person this May. Outgoing trustee Luis Yllanes, who received the fourth highest number of votes in the election, carried a clipboard to the meeting, collecting signatures to apply for reappointment.

He would complete the remaining two years of Bohmfalk’s term, vacated to serve as mayor.

Kitching also announced that the COVID-19 testing tent outside Town Hall will remain in action at least through June. The site was going to close by May, however, an uptick in cases locally and nationally will keep the resource available, with added testing times on Saturdays.

Carbondale’s four most recent mayors, from left to right: Ben Bohmfalk (sworn in April 26, 2022), Michael Hassig (2002-2010), Dan Richardson (2016-2022) and Stacy Bernot (2010-2016).

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Carbondale’s newly sworn-in trustees (from left to right): Erica Sparhawk (re-elected), Colin Laird and Chris Hassig. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

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OBITUARY

Arbor day

Lori McGarry

October 1, 1961 - April 18, 2022 Lora "Lori" L. McGarry was peacefully welcomed into the gates of Heaven on the morning of April 18, after a beautiful Easter Sunday spent outdoors in the sunshine, surrounded by loved ones, laughter and music.

Although born in South Dakota, she would tell you that she was from Alaska — one of her favorite states. She had a fiercely adventurous spirit which led her to many treasured phases, experiences and locations in life, spanning from childhood years in Japan to road trips anywhere and desert hikes in Moab, Utah.

She lived in several places, but eventually came to call the Roaring Fork Valley her home. This is where she raised the lights of her life, her three girls: Shenoa Weems, Jaspen "Jazz" Mackin and Savanna "Annie" Davis. Lori was a devoted, loving mother who impressed upon her children the values of the most generous and kind heart she possessed.

She was hard-working and artistic. She often shared her love for the wild outdoors, baking, gardening, hiking, jewelry making, Native American culture, berry picking and naturopathic remedies. She was so joyful when sharing these experiences with her grandchildren, whom she loved deeply. Lori was anxiously awaiting the arrival of two more grandchildren when she passed, and vowed to love them from above.

She spent the past 14 years fighting cancer with everything she had, and no complaints. She often expressed her gratitude for the friends and family who were so helpful and generous along her lengthy treatment journey, from near and far. Thank you all. Let us not remember her by her illness, but by her triumphs.

Lori was patient, kind, generous and gentle with every single person she came into contact with. Every stranger was a friend, with whom she would share God's blessings. She was happily married to her supportive and loving husband, Patrick McGarry, and embraced his two sons as her own. She was not only a wonderful mother, grandmother, wife and friend, but also a fantastic sister to her six siblings, and a devoted child of God.

Lori was positively radiant. She is no longer burdened by pain, but now twirling barefoot in a meadow with her face to the sunshine in a flowy dress; her long hair wild and free. Her infectious laughter is undoubtedly being shared with her many loved ones who preceded her in passing. She would request that you do not mourn over her. In her honor please go have fun, live full of love and laughter and be the light in this world.

Be the things you miss most about the people who are no longer here.

A celebration of life was held at The Orchard church in Carbondale on Saturday, April 23. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory directly to HisLittleFeet.org or dropped off at the church for Casa Hogar Torre Fuerte, to honor her endless love and desire to help children.

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how the day ties in with the kindergarteners’ curriculum, learning about trees and their relationships to animals. “Our big picture goal is using what [the students] learn to make the world a better place,” she said.

Pevec’s goal is to create a template, involving the community in planting trees for schools. “We need trees and more trees,” she said.

“They’re a carbon sink, a thing of beauty, of hope, shade and life.”

Of course, it’s not only about where you plant, but what you plant.

Lisa DiNardo, horticulturist and certified arborist, suggests that people think about local pollinators when selecting a tree to plant this Arbor Day. DiNardo has a passion for public gardens and has worked for municipalities from New Castle to Aspen.

“We need to relearn to re-steward,” DiNardo told The Sopris Sun. “Native species co-evolved with specific plants [and] adaptation doesn’t happen in decades.”

She compared non-native plant species for pollinators to plastic fruit on the grocery store shelves for humans.

“Looks appealing,” but lacks the needed nutrition. “It can’t be just about us,” she continued.

One resource that DiNardo highly recommends is the National Wildlife Federation’s plant finder tool (www. nwf.org/nativeplantfinder). On the website, a prospective planter can enter their zip code to discover what species are indigenous to the area, and the number of pollinators that they sustain.

Given the “specific plant palette” for our semi-arid region, she suggests considering the characteristics that will be introduced along with a given tree. The more juicy, soft-bodied caterpillars that thrive, the more food the birds will enjoy, too.

“Greener communities are stronger communities,” DiNardo concluded.

Recommended Arbor Day reading: “Bringing Nature Home” and “Nature’s Best Hope” by Doug Tallamy and “Finding the Mother Tree” by Suzanne Simard.

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This reviewer has been an avid reader of science fiction novels ever since discovering them in a small-town library in Illinois. Those books were “a ticket out of town” and transported the reader to different worlds, thereby broadening imagination and creating a literary thirst for more of the same.

“THING First Contact” by author Kendall Williams is fully capable of quenching such a thirst. The book offers an authentic escape from the mundane. The reader is treated to a virtual excursion to other times and places, both in the remote past and future.

Jason Hall, the principal character in the novel, lives with his grandparents in Aspen. He is fascinated with astronomy, which inspires him to build his own observatory on the roof of their home, and that is where Jason first observes what he believes to be a huge asteroid headed for our solar system. However, when the “asteroid” parks itself in an orbit around the planet Jupiter, Jason realizes that the object is no regular asteroid.

There is an alien on the “asteroid-spaceship,” and he makes telepathic contact with Jason. The alien, whose name is Arkan, is a pure energy being — he has no physical body, but he does have astounding plans for Jason. Those plans include transporting Jason 10,000 years into the past — during Earth’s Pleistocene Era — where he meets a woman named Lhen-na’.

Jason and Lhen-na’ survive a variety of harrowing experiences, including hungry wolves, vicious hyenas and enormous wooly mammoths. Eventually, however, Lhen-na’ joins

a Pleistocene community and Arkan the alien returns Jason to his home in Colorado.

In the chapters that follow, Arkan’s vessel moves into orbit around Earth’s moon, producing mysterious changes on Earth. Many humans are suddenly afflicted by a mysterious disorder, a particularly nasty character attempts to murder Jason and Arkan the alien temporarily inhabits the body of an octopus in the Boston Aquarium, where he communicates telepathically with human visitors.

When Jason’s relationship with the alien is revealed, Jason meets the president of the United States and becomes the president’s informal advisor on alien matters. Jason’s travels take him to Kenya, England, France, Ireland and Greece.

Eventually, however, Arkan the alien assigns Jason a second mission and Jason is sent back to ancient Greece to find Plato, the Greek philosopher, who returns with Jason to the 21st Century. The book ends with a totally unexpected incident that this reviewer will not divulge.

While enjoying the book overall, I found the author’s creative use of punctuation somewhat distracting. Additionally, a number of common words are misspelled in such a way as to make me wonder if the entire text of the novel might have been created with an audio transcription program that cannot recognize the difference between “rout” and “route.” Overall, the book would have benefitted from a closer edit.

But, make no mistake, I enjoyed reading “THING First Contact,” and other readers will also find this book very entertaining. The book is a hefty 451 pages, but if you like the science fiction or fantasy genre, you will enjoy it.

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“The Last Original Wife” by Dorothea Benton Frank triumphs as an audiobook

By Kim Owens GCPLD Human Resources Director

I always like to read books that are set in a location that I enjoy visiting, or plan to visit.

I recently spent a little time touring around Charleston, South Carolina, with my mom and two of my closest friends. Upon my return, I downloaded the audio version of Dorothea Benton Frank’s novel, “The Last Original Wife” as narrated by Robin Miles. The story’s artful descriptions of the Holy City took me back to a trip to this special place. “The Last Original Wife” also takes place in Atlanta, a city I’ve never visited, but perhaps I should.

The strong female lead, Les, has been a devoted and faithful wife to her high society husband, Wes, for over 30 years. She was a stayat-home mother to two ungrateful children who are now grown and still take her for granted; every day she makes sure dinner is ready and the house is spotless for her clueless husband who is busy playing golf with his best friends and having drinks afterwards at the clubhouse.

Les learns that Wes has been hiding a life changing secret from her, and — that’s it! The final straw. She books the next flight from her unhappy home in Atlanta to her birthplace, Charleston, for a much-needed break from life. She moves in with her beloved brother and his spoiled dog, remembering how much she loves that city. Soon, a romance from her past is rekindled. Approaching the age of 60, Les begins to seriously contemplate how she wants to spend

the next chapter of her life.

This funny story of family, love and selfdiscovery is told from the point of view of both Les and Wes. I loved listening to Robin Miles’ southern accent reading aloud this lighthearted and warmspirited book.

“Recommended Reading” is a new collaboration between The Sopris Sun and the Garfield County Public Libraries District, highlighting important literature available at local libraries.

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Press release Out of a pool of 1,500 applicants, Colorado Rocky Mountain School senior Willa Schendler has been awarded a 2022 Boettcher Scholarship.

The four-year scholarship is only awarded to 50 students per year. It comes with $20,000 annually for tuition, fees, and other expenses. The scholarship recipients are chosen based on demonstrations of service, leadership, character, and academic performance. Beyond financial support, the program provides Scholars with unique enrichment opportunities designed to enhance their learning journeys, launch careers, and cultivate leadership potential. Scholars also become part of a vast and diverse network of Boettcher Alumni that dates back 65 years. The ethos that unites Scholars across generations is the enthusiasm to give back to the communities where they attend college, work, and live.

Her advisors, Mark Clark and A.O Forbes said “Willa is one of the best students that has ever attended Colorado Rocky Mountain School. In addition to being a superb student in class, she is committed to all of the values that CRMS holds dear. She’s an involved member of the community, a steward of the environment, and a contributing force to both service crews and sports. We cannot think of a more deserving recipient of the Boettcher Scholarship.”

Willa has accepted the scholarship and committed to Colorado College this fall. While she is interested in studying Political Science, she will enter with an undecided major.

In addition, each 2022 Boettcher Scholarship finalist was asked to identify one teacher who impacted their lives and made significant contributions to their growth and education. Willa chose Tracy Wilson as her teacher nominee. Willa said, “I am often baffled by how many community items Tracy Wilson gracefully and deeply committed to. She has two amazing kids. She runs the CRMS climbing program which has brought me so much joy. She has been my climbing coach, summer volunteer mentor, publishing buddy, source of wisdom, and catalyst for my involvement in the community for the past four years. As if she needed to do more, she was on the board of the Parks and Recreation Commission. She teaches a social-issues-themed night class (after a full CRMS day) at Roaring Fork. All this, on top of crafting a thoughtful, always relevant World Geography class, which remains one of my favorite classes of all time. I’m not sure how she does it, but I think it has something to do with the eternally-present thermos of black coffee.

Throughout my time at CRMS, I have been so grateful to have Tracy in my life: as a teacher, a coach, a climbing partner, an editor, and a friend. Anyone looking for a model in how to live an ethical, fulfilling, and meaningful life should look no farther than Tracy. I am so honored to have the opportunity to give her this recognition. “ Tracy Wilson will receive a $500 grant to use toward an education program, professional development, or project to benefit students at CRMS. 28 • THE SOPRIS SUN • soprissun.com • Apr. 28 - May 4, 2022

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It’s Spring! What a lovely time of year for most! Signs of buds and blooms, a few dandelions here and there, hummingbirds, bees, ditch water! Yeah!

Walking around my neighborhood though, it’s in a sad state. Very sad! Trash everywhere!

It’s obvious in too many places that no one cares. It may be a rental, school properties, businesses, public properties, homeowners. I don’t get it! Earth Day is every day! Take a bag and glove with you on your walks and make an effort to do a little something!

Time to get rid of winter “brownery” and toss the dead flowers in your pots! Take advantage of teaching your children whilst at the park! Leave it better than you found it!

What enforcement does the town ever take regarding trash and weeds? Is it “complaint” based? What’s the number? Come on Carbondale — we can do better!

A heartfelt thank you to those that keep things neat and interesting . You’re appreciated more than you realize! Thank you! Happy Spring!

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It has been shared both on social media and in print that R2 Partners, the developers of 480 Donegan Road WILL be building a new fire station as part of this project. This assertion is absolutely FALSE. Even in July 2021 the Post Independent staff was misled and reported R2 would pay 20% towards the cost of construction based on a slide presented by city staff.

“In addition, R2 Partners would pay for 20% of the cost to build the new firehouse — part of the developer’s efforts to address emergency response due to the threat of wildfires impacting the West Glenwood neighborhoods.” Glenwood Springs Post Independent, July 30, 2021.

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for emergency response. The developer and current landowner, the Diemoz family should pursue and be required to acquire direct permanent access south of the 480 parcel to Highway 6 and 24, thus providing better connection and less impacts to schools and the neighborhood from both residents and emergency responders.

I also want to share my kudos and excitement to Glenwood Springs city staff and Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley for working toward providing truly affordable home ownership opportunities in Glenwood Springs. The partnership will be coming before City Council for consideration and I, along with many others, truly hope the successes of Habitat for Humanity can yet again shine here in Glenwood Springs.

Greg Jeung Glenwood Springs

Pointless cure for bogus ailment As a member of the board of trustees of Colorado Mountain College (CMC), I am concerned about the Collective Bargaining Bill being considered by the Colorado Legislature. This bill would eliminate the state’s tradition of local control and strip local trustees of their authority to effectively manage college operations. It would also cost between $750,000 and $2 million to implement annually. (Note $2 million is equivalent to a permanent 17% tuition increase!)

Current laws do not prohibit collective bargaining at colleges in Colorado, so the proposed bill is a solution in search of a problem.

At the trustees’ March 2022 meeting, we enthusiastically listened to administration recommendations for next year’s budget that included an across-the-board 5% cost-of-living increase plus a 1.5% merit opportunity for employees. We embrace our responsibilities to enable CMC to be an employer of choice by offering superior benefits; competitive compensation that is adjusted at or above rates of inflation; opportunities for personal growth and professional advancement; and generous leave and retirement programs. We all agree that our institution is only as good as its employees, and that our employees are among the best. That’s why the college has set the high-water mark among open-access public colleges, even adding compensation plans that are nonexistent elsewhere, such as paid annual leave for part-time employees, education benefits for adjunct faculty and their dependents and annual wellness investments for all.

Unfortunately, in this election year, several legislators from outside of the Western Slope have targeted colleges like CMC and all counties in the state to impose an agenda that is unwarranted and pointless. Importantly, the bill excludes K-12 and municipal governments.

It is specifically targeting colleges and counties.

The CMC board of trustees officially opposes this bill. Please urge your legislators to vote “no” on any new collective bargaining bills which may be introduced.

Marianne Virgili Carbondale

Correction: The name of Actress Ohitakawin Kopa Anuksan, referenced in last week's article "The Sun invites you to the movies," translates to Brave Woman Beautiful Bald Eagle.

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