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adults until they told her what to do, Carol was happy to stay in any foster home where rule following was optional.

could go to prison. I could go to prison. She would go to Juvenile Hall. Mama Jane would at best, lose her license.

By Ron Kokish

My son and 10-year-old grandson were skiing expert terrain on an unfamiliar mountain. When they arrived at a particularly risky slope dad said, “Wait here until I get to the bottom, then follow my line down.” Dad descended and turned to wave his son forward only to see the boy already well down a completely different line. Surprised and annoyed, dad said, “What were you thinking? I told you to wait and follow my line.” Then came the reply, “Dad, that was your line. I skied my line.” Dad caught on quickly and nodded, appreciating what his son had just taught him.

In 1971, I was supervising a county child-welfare unit in California. Among other things, a handful of social workers and I were legally responsible for managing the lives of a few hundred children under the juvenile court’s authority. Fourteenyear-old Carol never knew her father and knew her troubled mother far too well. A pleasant, sensitive young woman who got on well with

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After months of burning through a string of frustrated, well-meaning adults, we miraculously found foster parents who could relate to Carol in ways she could live with. She stayed put, didn’t behave too outrageously, and even started attending school almost regularly. A year went by, and she even started relearning trust. And then…

Late one evening, Carol’s foster mother, “Mama Jane,” called to tell me Carol had absconded. She had fallen in love with Jane’s 55-yearold brother, Billy, a rancher who was equally in love with Carol. She was at his ranch and refusing to leave. Their relationship was weeks old. Mama Jane hadn’t told me, hoping her brother and maybe even Carol would come to their senses but with Carol refusing to leave the ranch and Billy not exactly insisting, Jane knew her jig was up.

I checked a jeep out of the county garage and headed for the remote little ranch to talk with the young and not-soyoung lovers. Billy confessed. He loved Carol. She wanted to stay. He was the luckiest man on earth. What could he do? I talked to Carol alone. Yes, she was in love with Billy. She was happy and wasn’t going anywhere. We all talked together. I told them I understood (I really did) but as a representative of the government, I couldn’t just leave her there. Billy

The star-crossed lovers understood too. Carol agreed to return if I didn’t make her promise to stop seeing Billy. I took this as a good sign in terms of Carol’s development. She cared enough about Billy and her foster mother to not want them in serious trouble. She cared enough about me to not make a false promise. On the other hand, I knew serious laws had been broken. Carol was clearly not sleeping on the couch and unless I reported Billy (AKA ratted them out), I would be an accessory to whatever Billy might be charged with. But the situation wasn’t all bad. Aside from this almost naïve peccadillo, Billy was a decent guy. He was a hard worker with no criminal record, he didn’t abuse substances, he wouldn’t let Carol do that either (substantial improvement for her) and he insisted that she finish high school. Billy and I had our differences, but we also shared some goals. I took Carol’s deal.

In neighboring Oregon, the marital age of consent was fourteen with parental permission. I called Carol’s mother. She filled out the necessary forms (without even talking to Carol), the judge signed an order allowing Mama Jane to transport her foster-daughter out-of-state…and wedding bells rang.

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As a 19-year-old who grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley and deeply appreciates the importance of water in all of our lives, I couldn’t help but notice that Colorado is revising the state’s water plan. While the Colorado Water Conservation Board recognizes the dire importance of water in our lives — their work protecting the Crystal River watershed is instrumental — there are notable areas for improvement and clarity.

My passion for water is motivated by the humbling sensation of watching the crashing waves of the Crystal and Roaring Fork Rivers, driven by Colorado’s powder fields.

However, Colorado's current drought has lowered snowpack and water levels. My family, like so many others on the Western Slope, depends on tourism driven by high snowpacks and full rivers. That multi-billion-dollar economy is a defining characteristic of our beautiful state and requires clear, well-defined water management goals

to continue thriving.

I retrieved Carol twice more during the next few weeks. Unprepared to continue for three years and unwilling to let the situation end in tragedy, I asked our very understanding judge if we could talk about Carol off the record. He said yes, assigning judicial procedure to the dust bin and joining me as a felonious accessory. Thankfully, he had an idea.

Carol stayed out of trouble and married to Billy long enough to finish High School, after which they divorced amicably and went their own ways. Mama Jane fostered many more teenagers. I had a long, satisfying and, at times, legally risky career. Our unorthodox judge eventually gained 10 minutes of fame when he issued a ruling making marijuana legal in California. An appeals court overruled him within hours, but he easily survived the recall election.

My son and grandson each skied their own lines. Carol skied hers. So did Mama Jane, Billy, the judge and I. People who could have interfered, wisely didn’t. None of us broke anything on our risky runs and we all looked back up our triple-diamond slopes with increased confidence. I leave it to you dear reader, to ascertain the moral of these entirely true stories.

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Low-income workers lay at the bedrock of the recreation economy. Their work is one of the most crucial pillars of the success of the industry, but it too often goes unnoticed and unappreciated. They are the groups that often feel the brunt of floods, wildfires and droughts. In order to sustain our thriving recreation economy, it is crucial to clearly outline who will ensure the plan’s attention to equity.

Implicit in the strength of the recreation industry is a healthy ecosystem. Fish, wildlife and plants suffer considerable damage from a lack of water and inadequate management. As habitats fall apart, the natural environment we cherish loses its allure.

The Colorado Water Plan needs to have specific and measurable goals to ensure the health of natural ecosystems, both for the animals' sake and our own.

While the current draft of the Colorado Water Plan recognizes water as a necessity, it needs to clearly outline goals and expectations to ensure every

Coloradan has access to clean water and can sustain their families for generations to come.

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Rule of law

For as far back as human history, the most common form of government has been tyrants and their ruling class that freely murdered, raped, tortured, robbed and enslaved the non-ruling class. The tyrants believed their word was the law and could be changed at their whim. Life for those in the ruling class was precarious as well as they could fall out of favor at anytime, have their property seized, be tortured and executed — all at the whim of the tyrant.

For modern day examples of this tyranny, just look at Russia, China and North Korea, to name a few.

As the founding fathers did not want to replace one tyrant, King George III of England, with another homemade tyrant, they sought to institutionalize the tradition of the

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Clearing brush

The Forest Service is to commence “habitat improvement work” 10 miles southwest of Carbondale, off of County Road 1D near South Thompson Creek. A masticator will be used to clear out dead and overgrown oak brush on 32 acres of land. It will clear about 60% of the shrubs and brush, according to a press release. “Masticating dead and decadent brush triggers the resprouting of new stems that provide nutritious forage for wildlife,” said Phil Nyland, a wildlife biologist with the Forest Service. “And, fall is a good time to conduct this kind of work because the bird nesting season is over and many birds have left the area.” The work should also reduce the risk of wildfire.

Housing education

The Roaring Fork School District will discuss the building of new staff rental housing with the town of Carbondale at upcoming meetings. “As a major employer, the District faces employment challenges related to a lack of affordable housing in the communities that it serves,” reads a press release. Building on the success of housing provided with voter-approved $15 million in bonds, the district seeks to develop new units along Meadowood Drive (near the high school) without additional taxes. An initial concept will be presented to the Trustees for comment on Oct. 25. Then, on Oct. 27, the District will bring its proposal to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

DMV increases accessibility

The Division of Motor Vehicles’ latest handbook for soon-to-be motorists is available not only in English and Spanish, but as an audiobook as well. “The English audiobook is a great new option for Coloradans who have learning or reading disabilities or just learn better by listening to information,” reads a press release. Visit www.dmv.colorado.gov/drivereducation for more information.

On Monday, Oct. 17, the Eagle County commissioners held another meeting to address Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute’s (CRMPI) application for a special use land permit. The commissioners did not reach a final decision and continued the hearing to Nov. 30. Jerome Osentowski, CRMPI’s founder and director, told The Sopris Sun that he believes the commissioners are open to approval and the hearing on Nov. 30 should address what conditions need to be met before coming to an agreement. Photo courtesy of CRMPI

Ballots out

It’s voting time! Check your mailbox for an official ballot in the coming days. Remember that your ballot must be returned to an official drop box by Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Additionally, it is possible to vote inperson on that day. Visit www.coloradosos.gov/voter to locate the nearest box or polling location, register to vote or to track your ballot.

Ballot translation

Know someone who is having a hard time understanding their ballot in English? Well, the Colorado Secretary of State office welcomes voters to

use its language assistance hotline to help translate the ballot in real time. To reach the hotline, voters can call the Secretary of State office at 303-860-6970 to be connected with an interpreter. The hotline will be live through Nov. 4 during regular business hours, and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 and 8.

Thompson Divide

On the heels of President Joe Biden designating Camp Hale as a national monument, Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland officially proposed on Oct. 17, to administratively withdraw 225,000 acres of the Thompson Divide from the issuance of any oil and gas leases for a 20 year period. The public has 90 days to comment and a public meeting will be held in Carbondale on Dec. 14. For additional information, visit www.bit.ly/WildernessWorkshopTD

Gun disposal

Pitkin County Sheriff Joe DiSalvo kicks off the county’s new voluntary gun disposal initiative on Oct. 22 at the Galena Plaza in Aspen from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The initiative provides the public with an option to safely dispose of firearms. After the event on Oct. 22, people wishing to dispose of a gun must call the sheriff’s office ahead of time. People can turn in unwanted ammunition as well. For more information, call the sheriff’s department at 970-920-5300

They say it’s your birthday!

Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Gabe Alcala (Oct. 20); Heidi Hendricks and Caitlin Kinney (Oct. 21); Lisa Quint and Adam Ting (Oct. 22); JoAnna Caldwell, Babbu Cheema, Anderson Cole, Tamara Haynes-Norton (Oct. 23); Jeremy Cerise, Dave Kodama, Mary Kenyon, Olivia Savard, Ron Speaker and Alicia Zeringue (Oct. 24); Bill Dunn, Crystal Beltz and Jocelyn Murray (Oct. 25); John Runne (Oct. 26).

FirstBank launches ‘Empower All’ initiative

By Kate Phillips Sopris Sun Correspondent

In early September, FirstBank — one of the nation’s largest privately owned banks — launched “Empower All,” a free and bilingual financial education program.

Focusing on financial literacy, Empower All seeks to enhance financial confidence and independence by sharing free guidance on key banking issues. The information is available in both Spanish and English on FirstBank’s website and includes five topics: banking basics (such as how to open an account); budgeting, saving, and investing; ways to build and improve credit; steps toward homeownership; and how to prevent financial loss due to fraud or failure.

Ideally, this educational opportunity will help participants achieve long-term financial health by eliminating hurdles — like cost and language barriers— which have historically gotten in the way of people building wealth.

“We want to get this information out to the community. This is part of ‘banking for good’, and that is something FirstBank is proud of,” said Marco Aguilar, FirstBank banking officer. “We want to include everyone.”

The initiative kicked off during Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of regional in-person gatherings — including a Sept. 28 event at Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant in Glenwood Springs, coordinated by Aguilar and Jorge A. Rojas Lopez, FirstBank’s market vice president for the Valley. According to Lopez, it was an excellent opportunity for community members to enjoy refreshments and learn from FirstBank employees about the benefits of the Empower All initiative.

“We have heard positive feedback about these events and have already successfully onboarded new clients who came to us after hearing about this

initiative and our community efforts,” said Lopez, following the event.

Inspired by the community’s strong interest, Lopez is currently spearheading the effort to host more in-person events in Spanish.

“We understand the importance of providing financial education resources to everyone — especially for the Latinx community, which is often underserved,” Lopez stated. “By providing these free [bilingual] resources, we can do our part to ensure that everyone has tools at their disposal to make informed financial decisions in their preferred language.”

While the in-person events have come to a close, at least for now, the education component continues with FirstBank’s extensive collection of bilingual banking resources online. The Empower All content is concise, easy to navigate and information is presented in video and written format for increased accessibility.

According to Aguilar, the topics were selected by a multicultural team that wanted to bring the most relevant banking information to the community.

“We are bringing in things that we feel our community is missing, like how we connect with our Hispanic community,” said Aguilar. “We brought it up to our marketing department that we feel like there is a lot of miscommunication and misunderstanding…We want to make sure that we provide the resources.”

For many community members homeownership is a crucial topic, and the initiative shares five steps people can follow to find a home. The homeowner video details how to obtain your credit score, determine affordability, what down payments and closing costs are, finding a lender, getting prequalified and organizing your home wish list.

Alongside the Empower All initiative, FirstBank’s blog, “Smart Cents,” provides additional resources

FirstBank employees and members of La Nueva Mix radio station created a fun and casual evening to discuss key banking topics at the Sept. 28 Empower All kickoff event at Tequila's Mexican Restaurant in Glenwood Springs. From left to right, Alexandria Latz, Viri Salais, Jorge A. Rojas Lopez, Nancy Menendez, Marco Marcelo Aguilar, Axel Contreras (La Nueva Mix), Pauline Araujo-Agoitia (La Nueva Mix) and Kseniya Mamlin. Courtesy photo

which includes tips for saving money on groceries, how to start a business and ways to avoid scams.

Perhaps the most compelling aspect of FirstBank’ Empower All initiative, is the mission to create sustainable financial growth for community members. According to Aguilar, these free resources enable people to ask questions, take action and set themselves up for long-term success.

“I always say that knowledge is power. Don’t be afraid to ask questions,” Aguilar urged. “We want our community to be successful and increase their wealth and be financially [set]. That’s the main goal.”

To learn more about FirstBank’s Empower All initiative, visit www.efirstbank.com

The Smart Cents blog is available at www. efirstbankblog.com

Witnessing history: a memorable day at Camp Hale

By Ken Pletcher Sopris Sun Correspondent

The text from the White House press liaison came while we were at dinner in Avon. My wife Bonnie would be credentialed and able to join me the next day (Oct. 12) at the ceremony where President Joe Biden would dedicate the new Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument! We had learned that the event would actually be at the Camp Hale site just that day; I had obtained my credentials only a little earlier.

This was special. Bonnie’s father had been a ski trooper in the fabled 10th Mountain Division during World War II. Perhaps an unlikely candidate — he was a farm boy from central Illinois and was 30 when he enlisted in 1942 — he nonetheless underwent the vigorous training at the camp and was deployed to the Aleutians and then Guam for the remainder of the war. He returned to Illinois afterward, but every summer Bonnie’s family camped somewhere in the West. “Dad gave us our love of the West,” she said, noting that he would reconnect with his 10th Mountain buddies on those trips.

We had driven by the training site on National Forest land numerous times and had stopped there once or twice. And like so many others — including Senator Michael Bennet, veterans’ groups, local leaders and tribal people — we had hoped that this day would come. Here it was at last!

We couldn’t have asked for more perfect autumn weather: crystal clear bluebird sky and cool, crisp air but with a warm sun. As we waited in Avon for the shuttle bus that would take the press corps to the site, we met two young reporters from the Leadville Herald Democrat (they noticed our Melanzana shirts). They were as excited as we were to be participating in an event of such magnitude.

Arriving at the Camp Hale site reinforced what a big deal this was — a fleet of satellite uplink trucks, banks of klieg lights and cameras on risers, a small army of sound and video technicians, several emergency vehicles and EMT crews. And, of course, Secret

Service agents everywhere, including pairs of sharpshooters perched on the cliffs high above our spot. This all, quite literally, in the middle of nowhere. It was a remarkable logistical achievement!

While waiting for the presidential motorcade to arrive (from Eagle County Regional Airport), I checked out an exhibit set up by the Colorado Snowsports Museum Hall of Fame. Its executive director, Jennifer Mason, said, “It means a lot to the museum to have the [monument] designation.” On display were large photos of the troops in training, literature and some of the gear used by the soldiers. I marveled again at how primitive the equipment was compared to what is available to us nowadays and how incredibly arduous the training must have been for my father-in-law and the others.

Guests began arriving and filled the tight semicircle of folding chairs around the dais platform — local residents and public officials, representatives from the two Colorado Ute tribes (including several women in beautiful traditional finery), many U.S. Forest Service employees and others, all of whom had worked to get the site’s national monument designation.

The main event

The dignitaries began arriving and filling the stage: Governor Jared Polis, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Bennet and fellow senator John Hickenlooper, Representative Joe Neguse and Scott Fitzwilliams, supervisor of White River National Forest — all key actors leading up to this day. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, President Biden was up there among them.

Polis opened the proceedings by praising Biden. “As a long-time supporter of honoring our veterans and preserving these lands, I know firsthand that there is significant and strong local support for this designation to preserve our public lands, so I applaud President Biden for taking this action.” He was followed by the other officials on the dais who cited the years-long efforts by 10th Mountain veterans, environmental groups, local officials and, particularly,

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Bennet to get the site protected.

Finally, introduced by Fitzwilliams and greeted by cheers and applause, Biden stepped to the podium and addressed the crowd. He touched on the legacy of the Ute peoples in the area (“This is your progeny, this magnificent land. You’ve been great stewards of these sacred lands.”); the fortitude of the troops who had trained at Camp Hale for their February 1945 assault on German troops in the Italian Apennines (“Imagine the courage, the daring, and the genuine sacrifice — genuine

the national monument designation (“This guy, he made this finally happen — at least me signing this, certainly.”).

Biden then reiterated the surprise announcement that Secretary Vilsack had made — to huge cheers — only moments earlier: the administration would impose a temporary twoyear halt on new oil and gas leases on the Thompson Divide as it explores instituting a longer 20-year

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Jackie Harmon and Becky Moller vie for GarCo clerk and recorder

By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor

With the retirement of Jean Alberico, after 16 years as Garfield County’s clerk and recorder, two candidates are running to lead that vital office this November. In addition to overseeing voter registrations and elections, the clerk and recorder office manages motor vehicle titling and registration, real estate transactions, marriage licenses, birth and death records and acts as the recorder for the Board of County Commissioners.

The Sopris Sun caught up with both candidates individually. Their responses to the same questions have been interwoven for this article.

With 30 years living in Garfield County, including 21 working directly for the county, Jackie Harmon promises strong customer service informed by experience. Her local journey began in Carbondale, where her children attended Crystal River Elementary School. She now lives in Silt, worked as branch manager for the county’s clerk and recorder office in Rifle and last year as motor vehicle manager for both offices.

Becky Moller, a resident of Carbondale who moved to the Valley in 2001, has been a municipal election judge for Carbondale, special districts and Pitkin County. Her 17 years of legal experience includes work with statutes and regulations, she runs her own contract and paralegal business and is a former firefighter, syllabus education contractor and natural resources specialist. Moller earned her Master of Business Administration degree last year and volunteers as a mediator for Garfield and Eagle County small claims courts.

Harmon is inspired by the rare opportunity to step into leadership at the county office. “Once Jean [Alberico] announced that she was not running, a lot of people from the community reached out to me and encouraged me [to run] … it spurred me on to step up and say, ‘Okay, I’m ready to lead the office and we’re going to have a good time.’”

Moller decided to run when she saw no other Democrat joining the race in February after Alberico announced her retirement. “I have the legal experience … I have the skills, I have the kind of personality for it,” Moller reflected, “I’m the

Becky Moller’s only hobby of late is campaigning, she joked, which has given her dogs plenty of exercise while she talks to voters. She refers to one as her “campaign manager.” Courtesy photo, pictured here with fellow county candidates Ryan Gordon (left) and Aron Diaz (right)

kind of person that will step up and say if things aren’t being done right.”

Harmon’s time working for the county has given her direct insight into the responsibilities of the role, as well as relationships with county staff and staff in other counties. She said that, with Alberico’s departure, “change is going to come.” In addition to “bringing a fresh look to the Glenwood office,” Harmon looks forward to adapting to incorporate new legislation for elections rules and security.

Through her professional research into water rights, titles and

“Being of the Valley, I love many things,” said Jackie Harmon, “going to the alpaca ranch, different community ranches, I love hiking, being with my six grandkids…” Courtesy photo, pictured here at Potato Day

properties, Moller is also familiar with the office, as well as Pitkin and Eagle counties. “Garfield is the only one where you can’t get deeds 24/7,” she observed. Additionally, based on what she’s heard in conversation with car dealerships, Moller would look into speeding up car titling. Other county work assures her that she’s prepared for the job.

Regarding political division and doubts surrounding election integrity, Harmon said, “it’s a shame that it’s happened … Colorado is quite a leader in the United States for how elections should be run.”

She told The Sopris Sun that attaching party affiliation to the county clerk and recorder role is

problematic, but education is key. “Come on in, the office is open for anyone with questions.”

“I think education is really important, so people know what our process is,” Moller agreed. She considers reaching out to the schools as a possible remedy for division and doubt. “Once you get the students on board, they’ll tell their parents,” she said, relating it to recycling education. Also, “being open and honest” and encouraging anyone that’s curious to join the elections process and learn more.

“Garfield County citizens should vote for me with confidence that I’m going to do a great job, as I have for the past 21 years,” said Harmon. She called the election “a community event, not a party event,” and said, “We’re family, we’re a community, we just do the task at hand: good customer service, good community service.”

Moller’s desire is to foster a culture of problem solving and teamwork in the office. “I think it behooves the office to be able to have people that can move between departments as much as possible.” She added that she’s “never been a status quo person” and is “always looking to improve processes.”

The biggest challenge Harmon sees facing the county is its growth.

“Garfield County is growing huge, our population is increasing, so the demands on the office are increasing.” To address those demands, she would evaluate

staffing and whether the best tools are being utilized. With only eight hours per day, she sees it as essential that technology is put to best use, including online tools that save both the customer and county time.

Moller suspects the greatest challenge will be staffing. “The salaries that the county can pay definitely don’t equate to being able to buy a house in the county, probably not even on the west end,” she lamented. It will be necessary, she said, “to start thinking outside the box and looking at other options,” such as providing parttime jobs for mothers, students and other people willing to work a job that fits with their schedules.

Regarding strategies for success, Harmon said, “I’m a very relationship person, I like to visit with people.” Her “main vision” for the office is “education and communication,” online and inperson.

Moller looks forward to getting the office involved with schools, Rotary clubs and other community organizations. She thinks the website could use an update and would like to automate more services, “to optimize staff to do things that can’t be automated.”

Both Harmon and Moller have campaign Facebook pages in lieu of traditional websites. Find them at “Jackie Harmon For Garfield County Clerk 2022” and “Becky Moller 4 GarCo Clerk”

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Going, but not gone

Fall is a time of transition, so it only makes sense that my impending transition would happen during this season. There is no easy journey to times of change. Our trees grow green with foliage in the spring but traverse a wide range of weather, fire, wind and rain to reach the other side of summer. My journey has been no different.

Oh, I haven't let go easily. I have kicked and screamed and held on tight to the things that are dear to me. It's like kids; you birth them, raise them and then you have to let them go…

The Carbondale Creative District, the Rio Grande Artway, the Mountain Fair, murals and more, all belong to this community and I know it will keep them thriving. This earth needs good stewardship, more than ever now.

As in raising a child, it takes a village. The village of Carbondale has been my muse and my support. There are so many who have helped me create that I could not possibly begin to name names for fear of leaving someone out. You know who you are.

You are the people that renew your membership every year, even through hard times. You are the friends that stand by me, even when I act surly or petulant or even worse — sarcastic and condescending. You are the donors who believe in some of my whacky ideas and help bring them to life. You are the staff that stand by my side and always make me look better. You are the volunteers who show up and make things happen year after year. You are the local business owners who struggle to keep doors open but still give when asked. You are the painters, performers, dancers, designers, sculptors, ceramicists, acrobats, writers and storytellers that keep my world habitable and my dreams alive.

You are the creatives and innovators who strive to make this planet a better place to be. You are

Miss Moon (Amy Kimberly). Photo courtesy of Renee Ramge

my community that bathed me in love and light as I set forth on a new journey. Thank you!

I am going, but not gone. I will still be a volunteer, a supporter and an innovator.

I think Trevor Noah said it best when asked why he was leaving the Daily Show. “It's my time,” he said. “It's better to go out when people will miss you.” When asked what he was going to do next, he said,”Everything.”

I look forward to doing everything too! I hope I can be there for all of you as you have been here for me.

See you around town!

With gratitude, Amy Kimberly, Former Director of Carbondale Arts

Camp Hale

“administrative mineral withdrawal” on new leases there.

Will Roush, executive director of Wilderness Workshop, told The Sopris Sun, “It’s really heartening that the president and his administration have heard the voices of all of us who have been working to protect the Thompson Divide for almost a decade and a half,” adding that this action was a “meaningful step forward” to permanently protecting the divide.

And then the moment came for Biden to sign the proclamation. Before doing so, he invited the entourage of dignitaries, as well as two surviving 10th Mountain veterans, onto the stage around the small wooden table next to the podium.

Sitting down next to the veterans, he declared, “Gentlemen, I sign this in your honor, in honor of all the warriors you fought with. And thank you, thank you.” Immediately upon signing it, a whoop went up from the Ute delegation, followed by raucous cheers and a standing ovation from the crowd.

Being able to witness history being made firsthand is exceptionally rare, especially when one lives as far from the centers of power as we do. In this case, the center of power came to us — reportedly at the president’s insistence — and we will long cherish this extraordinary day!

The new national monument, covering 53,804 acres, consists of two units: the Camp Hale site itself, roughly halfway between Minturn (north) and Leadville (south); and, to the east, the Tenmile Range area of the Continental Divide, stretching southward from Frisco and between the Breckenridge and Copper Mountain ski areas to Quandary Peak. It will be managed by the Forest Service. For more information, see www.bit.ly/ CampHaledesignation

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Roaring Fork Insight, a Valley wide meditation community has a new home at St. Peter's of the Valley Episcopal Church in Basalt. In-person practices are on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting Oct. 26. Meditation practitioners of all faiths and levels are welcome to come take a collective pause and hear teachings that support a life of peace and ease, explained founder Lisa Goddard. Goddard’s intention is to create an interfaith partnership focusing on deepening community in practice, listening and understanding in an effort to create inclusion and flourish as a community. Visit www.roaringforkinsight.org for more info. Courtesy photo

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20

BOOK CLUB

The Third Thursday Book Club discusses “Circling the Sun” by Paul McLain at the Carbondale Library at 2 p.m. “KISS THE GROUND”

Aspen Valley Land Trust hosts a nature walk and a free outdoor screening of “Kiss the Ground” at the Coffman Ranch at 5 p.m. Visit www.avlt.org/kiss-theground for more info and to RSVP.

FALL LECTURE

Visiting ceramics and digital fabrication artist, Deborah Anzinger, presents at Anderson Ranch in Snowmass at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required, details at www.andersonranch.org

ARBOR DAY

Glenwood Springs Parks and Recreation celebrates Arbor Day in October with a tree planting at Two Rivers Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register online at www.bit.ly/ArborDayCOGS

COMMUNITY OVEN

All are invited to the Carbondale Community Oven and Potluck at Bonnie Fischer Park behind the Third Street Center at 5 p.m. Bread will be baked in the wood burning oven and ready to serve by 5:45 p.m.

VOICES OF COURAGE

Response and Writ Large present an evening of storytelling at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen at 5:30 p.m. “celebrating the voices of members of our community who have experienced gender-based violence and have gone from surviving to thriving.” Tickets at www.wheeleroperahouse.com

TRAUMA RELEASE

Jacy Sundlie leads “Introduction to Trauma Release Exercise” at the Third Street Center at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.tcfhf.org for more info.

HIGH COUNTRY SINFONIA

High Country Sinfonia’s fall concert series, “Cornucopia”, opens at the Basalt Library at 7 p.m. Additional performances will occur at Carbondale’s River Valley Ranch Old Thompson Barn at 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 and at the Aspen Chapel on Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. Admission is free with a suggested $20 donation.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

CRYSTAL THEATRE

“Amsterdam” opens at the Crystal Theatre at 7:30 p.m. and continues on Saturday and Wednesday at the same time. A Sunday matinee starts at 5 p.m.

QUEER VOICES

VOICES and The Arts Campus at Willits partner to present “A Green Bird on Orange Trees”, a Queer VOICES Theater Project created by seven local artists, tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m. Saturday’s performance will be followed by a dance party hosted by AspenOut. Find tickets at www.voicesrfv.org

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

SWAP IT LIKE IT’S HOT

Basalt Library hosts its second annual clothing swap where patrons shop for free and enjoy food, drinks and games from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations of lightly used clothes are accepted through Oct. 20. Visit www. basaltlibrary.org for more info.

LITERACY FESTIVAL

The Glenwood Springs Library hosts the “Children’s Arts and Literacy Festival” from 2 to 5 p.m. Visit www.gcpld.org for more info.

AFTER DARK IN THE PARK

Dare to go on the rides at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park during its newest event, “After Dark in the Park” from 4 to 9 p.m. this evening and again on Oct. 29. Visit www. glenwoodcaverns.com for more info.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24

PLANT BASED POTLUCK

The Center for Human Flourishing holds a “whole foods plant based potluck” at the Third Street Center from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Visit www.tcfhf.org for more info.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

SPOOKY MUSIC

Kelly Jones takes people on a spooky musical journey, delving into the roots and history of scary tunes. Catch the show today at the Carbondale Library at 2 p.m. or at the Glenwood Springs Library on Oct. 29, also at 2 p.m.

CKF BIRTHDAY BASH

The Chris Klug Foundation has been promoting organ, eye and tissue donation across the country for 19 years. Join the celebration at their Red Brick Center offices in Aspen from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be beers, food and music and all are invited. No RSVP is necessary.

CREATIONS AND LIBATIONS

LGBTQIA+ community members are invited to the Art Base for a collaborative abstract painting class with Tania Gibbs. Visit www.theartbase.org to register.

DRAWING CLUB

The Roaring Fork Drawing Club meets at Batch Provisions at 6:30 p.m. BYO-drawing stuff.

EMPOWERED HEALING

Julie DeVilbiss leads “Introduction to Empowered Healing, Nourishing the Nervous System and Psychedelic Medicine” at the Third Street Center. Visit www.tcfhf.org for more info.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

STICKER PARTY

Kids are invited to the treehouse at the Basalt Library to decorate an item they bring from home with hundreds of stickers the library will provide at 2:30 p.m.

BIRDS OF PREY

Youngsters learn about, and get to meet a few, birds of prey at the Glenwood Springs Library at 2 p.m. and the Carbondale Library at 4:30 p.m. Visit www.gcpld.org for more info.

VISITING CRITIC

As part of its Visiting Critic Lecture series, Anderson Ranch welcomes Anna Tsouhlarakis, a prestigious sculptor and member of the Navajo Nation, to speak at 5:30 p.m.

BREAST CANCER WEBINAR

Valley View presents a webinar via Zoom, “Surgical Options for Breast Cancer,” at 6 p.m. Visit www.bit.ly/ ValleyViewU for a link and to register.

FURTHER OUT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

WILD RIVERS FILM TOUR

Join Wilderness Workshop at the Crystal Theatre for the Wild Rivers Film Tour at 7 p.m. Tickets at www.wildernessworkshop.org

SOLAR ECLIPSE

True Nature Healing Arts hosts a new moon ceremony honoring

the partial solar eclipse in Scorpio from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets online at www.truenaturehealingarts.com

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28

PUMPKIN CARVING

The Garfield County Public Library District invites youngsters to the Glenwood Springs Library today at 2 p.m. — and the Carbondale Library tomorrow, Oct. 29, at 1:30 p.m. — to carve some pumpkins!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29

MARCHFOURTH

MarchFourth performs at TACAW at 8 p.m. Visit www.tacaw.org for tickets and more info.

KDNK DANCE PARTY

The spookiest dance party in town returns to the Third Street Center, with proceeds benefiting our local community radio station! Stay tuned for details.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30

CRAFTERNOON

Families create together during “Crafternoon” at the Art Base in Basalt from 10 a.m. to noon. Email paul@ theartbase.org with questions.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

Community members are invited to bring photos and mementos of loved ones who’ve passed to the ofrenda in front of the Launchpad, as it is a tradition of Día de los Muertos.

DRAWING CLUB

The Roaring Fork Drawing Club returns to Batch Provisions for a final hoorah at 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2

BLOOD DRIVE

The Bloodmobile will be outside the Carbondale Recreation Center every first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Be sure to bring a photo ID.

ALIVE THE SHOW

Get your dance on at TACAW with the return of “Alive the Show” tonight at 6 p.m. Visit www.tacaw. org for tickets and more info.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4

LAST CALL

Batch Provisions, opening at 4 p.m., closes out First Friday with a toast to the memories and adventures to come.

FRESH AMERICANA

Natalie Prauser and Marty Bush perform a First Friday show at Steve’s Guitars at 8 p.m.

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CONT.

This First Friday, continue the celebratory tradition of Día de los Muertos at Fourth and Main Street with live performances and entertainment at 4 p.m. Then, at 6 p.m., a procession which includes large-scale catrina puppets starts at the Third Street Center and makes its way back to Fourth and Main for more performances and fun. Visit www. carbondalearts.com for more info.

CARBONDALE

BEGINNING SCULPTURE

Learn how to think and design in 3-D to create a sculpture. Mondays, 10am-1pm, 10/31-12/5

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

Learn self-regulation tools and yogic techniques to build resiliency, and manage anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD and more. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm, 11/1-12/6

QUICKBOOKS PRO WORKSHOP

An overview of Quickbooks desktop, and some of the common issues. Bring your questions – this will be an interactive class so we can address specific issues.

Wednesday, 9am-4pm, 11/2

INTERMEDIATE PAINTING

Paint in your choice of medium in this fun, interactive class with guided projects and free painting time. Meet other painters! Tuesdays, 1-4pm, 11/2-12/14

INTERMEDIATE SWING DANCE

Build on basics of Jitterbug (East Coast Swing), and learn Charleston, Lindy Hop (West Coast) basics and expand your dance knowledge. Wed. 6:30-8:30pm, 11/9-12/7

FABULOUS FELTED SLIPPERS

Make your own custome slippers with local textile artist, Jill Scher. Saturdays, 11/12-19

PILATES BLEND

A full-body workout with exercises that target specific muscles while engaging the entire body using the fundamentals of Pilates.

Mon/Wed, 12-12:50pm, 11/14-12/14

NOURISHING OURSELVES FOR WINTER

Learn how to make delicious, nourishing, medicinal foods to feed your soul through the winter.

Thursday, 6-8pm, 11/17

SEED SAVING AND

VEGETABLE GARDENING 101

Learn the basics to grow your own food, and how to save your heirloom flower and veggie seeds. 6:30-8pm

Veg. Gardening: Tuesday 11/15

Seed Saving: Thursday 11/17

MORE CLASSES COMING IN SPRING 2023!

Watch for our printed bulletin in the mail, or browse at the website below. Registration opens 11/14.

Where is the Eagle • Gone •

The Great Chief in Washington sends word that he wishes to buy our land • How can you buy or sell the sky — the warmth of the land • The idea is strange to us • Yet we do not own the freshness of the air or the sparkle of the water • How can you buy them from us • Every part of this earth is sacred to my people ...

We know that white man does not understand our ways • One portion of the land is the same to him as the next, for he is a stranger who comes in the night and takes from the land whatever he needs • The earth is not his brother but his enemy, and when he has conquered it, he moves on • He leaves his fathers’ graves, and his children’s birthright is forgotten …

There is no quiet place in the white man’s cities • No place to hear the leaves of spring or the rustle of insect wings • But perhaps because I am savage and do not understand – the clatter only seems to insult the ears •

And what is there to life if a man cannot hear the lovely cry of the whippoorwill or the arguments of the frog around the pond at night …

The whites too, shall pass — perhaps sooner than other tribes • Continue to contaminate your bed and you will one night suffocate in your own waste • When the buffalo are all slaughtered, the wild horses tamed, the secret corners of the forest heavy with the scent of many men, and the view of the ripe hills blotted by talking wires • Where is the thicket • Gone • Where is the eagle • Gone • And what is it to say goodbye to the swift and the hunt, the end of living and beginning of survival …

CHIEF SEATTLE TO PRESIDENT PIERCE, 1855

FOR

OF

Sol del

Celebrando a nuestros emprendedores y lideres latinos por todo su esfuerzo

Conectando

El Mes de la Herencia Hispana se cerró con broche de

el lunes pasado en

Frida's en Glenwood Springs. Este evento fue organizado por Crystal Mariscal

con patrocinio de Susana Salamun, Consejo Asesor de la

de Empresas

de Alpine Bank. Se celebraron lideres y negocios Latinos a través del Roaring Fork Valley con fiesta y musica proveída por el Sargento Carlos Cornejo donde también se reconocieron los logros de dos figuras importantes de la comunicacion, Samuel Bernal y Axel Contreras. Fotos de Elvis Estrada Sandoval

Volver a lo Esencial

Por Triny Rochin

El otoño es una estación preciosa. ¿Quién no disfruta del colorido de los árboles, el clima fresco y cuantas otras cosas bellas que pudiéramos mencionar?

A mí personalmente me encantan los productos de calabaza que se consumen en esta temporada.

Y fue precisamente sentada en una plaza de nuestro valle, disfrutando un helado con mi familia, cuando una pareja con dos niños se sentó cerca de nosotros, el esposo se veía frustrado, pero la esposa estaba enfurecida y públicamente le gritaba a su esposo quien le pedía que se calmara y le recordaba que estaban en un lugar público y que su tono de voz no era el apropiado, a ella,

eso no parecía importarle.

Las personas que estábamos cerca empezamos a cruzar las miradas con cierta incomodidad por la situación. Lo que era un placentero momento en familia, en la comunidad y con la naturaleza había sido interrumpido por una explosión de ira.

La ira es una de las emociones básicas de todo ser humano. Según el Diccionario Real Academia Española (RAE), ira es, “Sentimiento de indignación que causa enojo”. La ira es una fuerte sensación de enojo que surge cuando no se cumple una necesidad o una expectativa. La ira es también descrita como el sentimiento que emerge cuando la persona se ve sometida a situaciones que le producen aversión y que resultan en una vivencia desagradable, es una sensación de tensión que nos anima a actuar.

La ira se puede clasificar en diferentes grados o etapas, que van desde una leve molestia hasta una explosión descontrolada. Es muy importante

conocer estas etapas para responder prontamente y tomar el control de la ira antes de que dañe su vida y destruya sus relaciones interpersonales.

La indignación es la primera etapa y surge cuando sucede algo que interpretamos como amenazante, hostil e injusto. Después viene el enojo que inspira deseos de venganza. Con frecuencia este pasa de ser un sentimiento para convertirse en una expresión externa.

Después está la furia, y es un arrebato terrible que hace que la persona pierda el sentido común. Y finalmente la rabia es una furia violenta que provoca la pérdida del dominio propio, es un estallido de violencia y locura temporal.

La ira tiene una función clara, bien manejada nos dota de los recursos necesarios para hacer frente a una situación frustrante, cuando tenemos que enfrentar un reto o ante un peligro. La pregunta aquí es ¿Cómo estoy manejando la ira?

Aquí hay algunas maneras en las que se responde a la ira. Está la ira que se mantiene

por mucho tiempo. Por lo regular, responden así quienes son incapaces de perdonar una ofensa o a su ofensor. La falta de perdón en última instancia produce resentimiento y una profunda amargura que afecta todas las relaciones interpersonales.

Otra manera de responder es reprimiendo la ira, esto es cuando pretendemos ignorar o esconder nuestro enojo, usualmente por miedo a enfrentar las emociones negativas. Mientras que unos prolongan la ira y otros la reprimen también hay quienes se encienden de inmediato y explotan. Esta manera de responder a la ira se caracteriza por el pleito, la violencia y el abuso verbal contra los demás y es muy destructiva y difícil de controlar.

Cuando tenemos una situación con una persona extraña nos afecta pero mientras más cercanas son las relaciones, más dolerá lastimarnos con enojo. Ahí esta la importancia de detenernos a pensar antes de actuar en vez de reaccionar. Una manera apropiada de responder a la ira sería expresar

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Desde la Clínica

Por Maria Judith Alvarez Quiroz

El cáncer de mama es el tipo de cáncer más común en mujeres en los Estados Unidos después del cáncer de piel. Cada año, alrededor de 230,000 mujeres son diagnosticadas con cáncer de mama y 40,000 mueren por causa de esta enfermedad. La mamografía y el autoexamen mamario permiten una detección temprana, aunque en realidad esto es una “detección tardía” ya que cuando se diagnostica, el cáncer ya ha estado presente durante años, o incluso décadas.

En 2014, la Organización Mundial de la Salud actualizó su clasificación del alcohol como un “carcinógeno mamario humano definitivo”,

cáncer de mama y/o sobrevivir

el responsable es el acetaldehído, un producto tóxico derivado del alcohol.

El Dr. Greger descubrió que la piel de las uvas rojas que se utiliza para hacer el vino tinto contiene un componente que “podría neutralizar algunos efectos del alcohol que generan el cáncer”.

La melatonina, “Hormona del Sueño”, parece tener un efecto protector contra el cáncer de mama. Los niveles de melatonina se reducen bajo la presencia de luz brillante, incluyendo el reflejo de pantallas de computadoras y TV durante las horas previas a dormir, y el consumo de carne.

El exceso de estrógenos aumenta el riesgo de cáncer de mama, la grasa corporal produce estrógenos, razón por la cual personas con obesidad se encuentran en mayor riesgo de contraer cáncer de mama.

Las dietas con alta concentración de grasas saturadas por aceite agregado (el aceite de coco tiene la mayor concentración) como carne, productos lácteos y

huevos, aumentan el riesgo de cáncer de mama. El ejercicio regular como trotar una hora por día reduce el porcentaje de grasa corporal.

Las aminas heterocíclicas (HCA por sus siglas en inglés) son sustancias cancerígenas producto de cocinar la carne roja, puerco y otros tipos de carne como el pescado y pollo, a altas temperaturas, como tostar, freír asar y hornear, ya que estimulan la celulas del cancer de mama.

Según el Dr. Greger algunos estudios demostraron una relación entre los niveles altos de colesterol y riesgo de cáncer de mama, puesto que nuestro cuerpo utiliza el colesterol para crear estrógeno o para fortalecer las membranas de los tumores que ayudan al cáncer a migrar hacia los tejidos. El uso de estatinas no reduce el riesgo de cáncer de mama.

La fibra, que se encuentra únicamente en los alimentos vegetales, ayuda a remover el nitrógeno vía el tracto GI y reduce el riesgo de cáncer de mama. Por cada 20 gramos de fibra consumidos por día,

hubo una reducción en el riesgo de cáncer de mama por un 15 por ciento en varios estudios. La cáscara de manzana contiene un componente que activa un gen supresor de tumores mamarios.

La existencia de células madres cancerígenas podría explicar por qué el cáncer de mama puede reaparecer años después de un tratamiento aparentemente exitoso. Según el Dr. Greger, el sulforafano, componente de los vegetales crucíferos, como brócoli, repollo, coles y coliflor, “inhibe la habilidad de las células madre cancerígenas de formar tumores”.

Los granos de soja contienen fitoestrógenos ( fito= planta) débiles denominados isoflavonas, que se une a los receptores de estrógenos en el tejido mamario en lugar del estrógeno, permitiendo así la reducción del riesgo de cáncer de mama. Se piensa que el alto consumo de soja es el motivo por el cual el cáncer de mama es tan bajo entre las mujeres asiáticas.

Si usted sobrevivió al cáncer de mama, debería saber que según el Dr. Greger, las “mujeres diagnosticadas con cáncer de mama que consumieron la mayor cantidad de soja vivieron significativamente más tiempo y bajaron el riesgo de recurrencia de cáncer de mama”.

El Dr. Caldwell, operaba mujeres jovenes con cancer de mama cuando el tratamiento constaba de una mastectomía radical, una operación muy desfigurante, el doctor comenzó a buscar una manera de prevenirlo y descubrió que este cáncer era inusual en poblaciones que usan una dieta a base de frutas, verduras y granos enteros.

Si usted es una mujer y quiere hacer todo lo posible para prevenir el cáncer de mama, y cambiar su estilo de vida, podemos ayudarle a crear buenos hábitos de alimentación.

Octubre es el mes de la sensibilización sobre el cáncer de mama, date un tiempo y detectalo a tiempo.

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de octubre

El ‘kit de herramientas de género’

Por Caroline Llanes

Public Radio

por Global Language Services

Algunas de las situaciones que se abordan en el nuevo conjunto de herramientas son el uso del nombre y los pronombres elegidos por el alumno y permitirle utilizar el baño de su identidad de género. Se aconseja a los profesores que trabajen con los alumnos y las familias para crear un plan de apoyo que se ajuste a esas necesidades individuales.

Algunas de las orientaciones van más allá de los estudiantes individuales, como la provisión de recursos para ayudar a los profesores a crear espacios de clase más inclusivos.

El kit de herramientas sugiere que todos se presenten con sus nombres y pronombres, que utilicen un lenguaje neutro desde el punto de vista del género, como "amigos" o " estudiantes" en lugar de "niños y niñas" o "damas y caballeros", y que eviten agrupar a las personas por género; por ejemplo, en lugar de dividir una clase en niños y niñas, divídanlos por mes de cumpleaños o altura o en orden alfabético.

La caja de herramientas también incluye formas en las que una comunidad escolar más amplia puede ser más receptiva con los estudiantes no conformes con el género, como con su código de vestimenta y con las actividades de género. Por ejemplo, las escuelas quizá no quieran exigir que las chicas lleven vestidos o faldas y que los chicos lleven corbata para los actos formales. También sugiere que, en lugar de un coro de chicas, el instructor podría dividir a los alumnos en sopranos, contraltos, tenores y bajos.

Los funcionarios del distrito dicen que llevan tiempo trabajando en el kit de herramientas, y afirman que han realizado una " introducción suave" en las escuelas.

El nuevo superintendente del distrito, Jesús Rodríguez, escribió una reciente columna de opinión en el Glenwood Springs Post Independent destacando las formas de apoyo a los estudiantes LGBTQ + y el personal es importante para el distrito.

"Aunque sé que no todo el mundo se sentirá personalmente cómodo con las identidades de género trans o no binarias en nuestras escuelas, espero que, como mínimo, todos nuestros estudiantes, personal y visitantes respeten y honren los nombres, pronombres, géneros y orientaciones sexuales de los demás", escribió. "El acto humano de afirmar las identidades de género, respetar los pronombres y afirmar la orientación sexual puede salvar vidas y, sin duda, creará un mayor sentido de pertenencia para todos nuestros estudiantes, lo que seguramente nos acercará al cumplimiento de nuestra misión".

Durante la reunión de la junta de educación en la Bridges Highschool en Carbondale el miércoles 28 de septiembre, los funcionarios del distrito dijeron que han estado trabajando con los estudiantes - así como con otros distritos escolares y expertos localespara elaborar estas políticas.

Anna Cole, jefa de servicios estudiantiles y familiares del distrito, dijo a los miembros de la junta que lo que han escuchado de los estudiantes y las familias es un llamado a la acción.

"Estos datos son realmente difíciles de ver para todos los que amamos y nos preocupamos por los niños en nuestra comunidad, y para realmente

CHISME DEL PUEBLO

Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro

Las papeletas de votación en camino

¡Es hora de votar! Revise su buzón de correo para encontrar la papeleta de votación oficial el cual podría llegar en los siguientes días. Recuerde que su papeleta debe ser entregada en un buzón oficial antes del martes 8 de noviembre a las 7 p.m. adicionalmente, es posible que pueda votar en persona ese día. Para ubicar su buzón o lugar de votación más cercano, registrase para votar o rastrear su boleta Visite www.coloradosos.gov/ voter

Traducción de papeletas de votación

¿Conoce a alguien que le cueste entender su papeleta de votación en inglés? La oficina de Colorado Secretary of State le da la bienvenida a los votantes a usar su línea directa de asistencia de traducción para ayudar a traducir la papeleta de votación en directo. Para conectarse a la línea directa, los votantes deben llamar a la oficina del secretario del estado al 303860-6970 para poder conectarse con un traductor. La línea directa estará activa el 4 de noviembre durante las horas de trabajo de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. el 7 y 8 de noviembre.

Thompson Divide

En los talones del presidente Joe Biden quien designó Camp Hale como un monumento nacional, la secretaría de interior Deb Haaland propuso oficialmente el 17 de octubre, retirar administrativamente 225,000 acres de Thompson

luchar contra ellos, y subraya que no estamos haciendo lo suficiente", dijo. "La discrepancia aquí con el porcentaje de estudiantes de preparatoria que consideraron seriamente el intento de suicidio en los últimos 12 meses: Nuestros chicos de género queer, que no se identifican como binarios, están mucho más en riesgo de esto".

Cole dijo que los comentarios de los estudiantes a lo largo del proceso han sido inestimables.

El conjunto de herramientas dijo, "está en continua evolución. A medida que aprendemos más, lo actualizamos. Cuando sabemos que podemos hacerlo mejor, intentamos hacerlo mejor; es un trabajo en curso".

El Dr. Matt Pearcy, director médico de la clínica de Mountain Health Family Centers en Rifle, asistió a la reciente reunión del consejo escolar y elogió el trabajo del distrito en el conjunto de herramientas. Pearcy dijo que la orientación del distrito podría ayudar a salvar vidas.

"Todos podemos ayudar a mejorar esto mediante el uso de los nombres y pronombres preferidos de los estudiantes", dijo. "De hecho, los jóvenes transgénero y no binarios que informan que sus pronombres son respetados por todas o la mayoría de las personas en sus vidas intentaron suicidarse a la mitad de la tasa de los que no lo hicieron".

Jax Carpenter, estudiante de último año de la Roaring Fork High School, dijo a la junta que estas políticas ya representan una diferencia material para los estudiantes.

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Divide de la emisión de cualquier contrato de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas durante un periodo de 20 años. El público tiene 90 días para poder comentar acerca del tema y una reunión pública tomará lugar en Carbondale el 14 de diciembre. Para encontrar más información, visite www.bit.ly/ WildernessWorkshopTD

Eliminación de armas

El alguacil del condado de Pitkin, Joe DiSalvo, comenzará la nueva iniciativa voluntaria de eliminación de armas del condado el 22 de octubre en Galena Plaza en Aspen de 10 a.m. a 2 p.m. La iniciativa proporciona al público la opción de disponer sus armas de una manera segura. Después del evento el 22 de octubre, las personas que desean disponer de un arma deben llamar a la oficina del alguacil con anticipación. Las personas también pueden entregar municiones no deseadas. Para más información, llame al departamento del alguacil al 970-920-5300

Aclarando los arbustos

Servicios Forestales ha comenzado el “trabajo de mejora de hábitat” 10 millas al suroeste de Carbondale, fuera de County Road 1D cerca de South Thompson Creek. Una máquina desvaradora será usada para limpiar arbustos de roble muerto y cubierto de maleza en 32 acres de terreno. Esto aclara alrededor del 60% de arbustos, de acuerdo con la conferencia de prensa. “Removiendo los arbustos muertos y dando lugar a nuevos tallos proporcionan forraje nutritivo para la vida silvestre,” dijo Phil Nyland, un biólogo de vida silvestre con Servicios Forestales. “Además, el otoño es

nombren o de que se usen los pronombres equivocados, sólo tengo que preocuparme de, vale, qué deberes tengo, qué trabajo escolar tengo", dijo Carpenter. " Se me hace más fácil concentrarme en lo que es importante".

Algunos comentaristas durante la reunión del 28 de septiembre fueron críticos con el conjunto de herramientas, principalmente en lo que respecta al uso de los baños y vestuarios por parte de los estudiantes transgénero y no conformes con el género. Pero la mayoría expresó su agradecimiento por el apoyo del distrito de los estudiantes LGBTQ + y el personal.

Eso incluye Kathryn Camp, cuyo hijo es un estudiante de primer año en Roaring Fork High. Camp dijo a la junta que cuando su hijo se declaró transgénero, fue tratado de manera diferente por sus compañeros.

Camp dijo que los profesores y el personal han apoyado a su hijo, y tiene la esperanza de que el conjunto de herramientas de género también ayudará a los niños a entender mejor a sus compañeros de clase.

"Ya sea un nuevo pronombre o lenguaje en torno a la identidad de género al que no están acostumbrados, ... cuando los niños que no lo entienden tienen las herramientas, entonces, de repente, tal vez sea seguro ser visto con un niño que es diferente", dijo.

Este artículo fue publicado en asociación con Aspen Public Radio, una fuente de noticias para todo el valle en línea enwww.aspenpublicradio.org

el tiempo perfecto para conducir este tipo de trabajo ya que la anidación de aves ha terminado y muchas aves ya han abandonado el área.” El trabajo también debe reducir el riesgo de la vida silvestre.

Alojando la educación

El distrito escolar de Roaring Fork discutirá en las siguientes reuniones acerca de una nueva vivienda de alquiler para el personal en el pueblo de Carbondale. “Como un mayor empleador, el distrito enfrenta desafíos de empleo relacionados con la falta de vivienda asequible en las comunidades que sirve'', dijo en la conferencia de prensa. Basándose en el éxito de viviendas proporcionadas por $15 millones en bonos aprobados por los votantes, el distrito busca desarrollar nuevas unidades a lo largo de Meadowood Drive (cerca de la escuela secundaria) sin impuestos adicionales. Un concepto inicial será presentado por los administradores para buscar comentarios acerca del tema el 25 de octubre. Luego el 27 de octubre, el distrito traerá su propuesta al comisionado de planeamiento y zonificación.

DMV aumenta la accesibilidad

El manual para futuros automovilistas más reciente de la división de vehículos de motor (DMV por sus siglas en inglés) está disponible en inglés, español y en audiolibro también. “El manual de audio en inglés es una grandiosa opción para los residentes de Colorado que tienen problemas de aprendizaje o lectura, o que tal vez aprenden mejor escuchando información.” dijo en la conferencia de prensa, visite www.dmv.colorado. gov/drivereducation para obtener más información.

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Jackie Harmon y Becky Moller compiten por la secretaría y el registro de GarCo

Por Raleigh Burleigh Editor de Sopris Sun Traducción por Dolores Duarte

Con la jubilación de Jean Alberico, después de 16 años como secretaria y a cargo del registro del condado de Garfield, dos candidatas compiten para dirigir esa oficina vital este noviembre. Además de supervisar las inscripciones de los votantes y las elecciones, la oficina de la secretaría y registro gestiona los títulos y el

registro de vehículos motorizados, las transacciones de bienes raíces, las licencias de matrimonio, los registros de nacimiento y muerte y actúa como el encargado de registrar la junta de comisionados del Condado.

El Sopris Sun se puso al día con ambas candidatas individualmente. Sus respuestas a las mismas preguntas se encuentran intercaladas en este artículo.

Con 30 años viviendo en el Condado de Garfield, incluyendo 21 trabajando directamente para el condado, Jackie Harmon promete un fuerte servicio al cliente documentado por la experiencia. Su trayectoria local comenzó en Carbondale, donde sus hijos asistieron a la escuela primaria Crystal River. Ahora vive en Silt, trabajó como gerente de la sucursal de la oficina de la secretaría y registro del condado en Rifle y el año pasado como gerente de vehículos motorizados para ambas oficinas.

Becky Moller, residente de

Carbondale quien se mudó al valle en 2001, ha sido juez electoral municipal de Carbondale, de distritos especiales y el condado de Pitkin. Sus 17 años de experiencia jurídica incluyen el trabajo con los estatutos y reglamentos, dirige su propio negocio de contratos y paralegal y es una ex bombero, contratista de educación para el plan de estudios y especialista en recursos naturales. Moller obtuvo su título de maestría en administración de empresas el año pasado y es voluntaria como mediadora en los tribunales de pequeñas reclamaciones de los condados de Garfield e Eagle.

Harmon se siente inspirada por la rara oportunidad de asumir el liderazgo en la oficina del condado. "Una vez que Jean [Alberico] anunció que no se postularía, mucha gente de la comunidad se puso en contacto conmigo y me animó [a participar]... eso me alentó a dar un paso adelante y decir: 'Bien, estoy preparada para dirigir la oficina y vamos a pasarla bien'".

Moller decidió postularse cuando vio que ningún otro demócrata se sumaba a la contienda en febrero, después de que Alberico anunciara su retirada. "Tengo la experiencia legal... tengo las habilidades, tengo el tipo de personalidad para ello", reflexionó Moller, "soy el tipo de persona que dará un paso adelante y dirá si las cosas no se están haciendo bien".

El tiempo que Harmon ha trabajado para el condado le ha permitido conocer directamente las responsabilidades del cargo, así como las relaciones con el personal del condado y de otros condados. Ella dijo que, con la salida de Alberico, "el cambio va a venir". Además de "aportar una visión fresca a la oficina de Glenwood", Harmon espera adaptarse para incorporar la nueva legislación en materia de normas electorales y seguridad.

Gracias a su investigación profesional sobre derechos de agua, títulos y propiedades, Moller también está familiarizada con la oficina, así como con los condados de Pitkin e Eagle. "Garfield es el único en el que no se pueden conseguir escrituras las 24 horas del día", observó. Además, basándose en lo que ha escuchado en las conversaciones con los concesionarios de automóviles, Moller estudiaría la posibilidad de agilizar el trámite para obtener títulos de vehículos. Otros trabajos en el condado le ratifican que está preparada para el trabajo.

En cuanto a la división política y las dudas en torno a la integridad de las elecciones, Harmon dijo, "es una pena que haya sucedido ... Colorado es buen líder en los Estados Unidos sobre cómo las elecciones deben llevarse a cabo". Ella dijo a The Sopris Sun que adjuntar la afiliación a un partido a la función de secretaria y encargada del registro del condado es problemático, pero la educación es clave. "Vengan, la oficina está abierta para cualquiera que tenga preguntas".

"Creo que la educación es realmente importante, para que la gente sepa cuál es nuestro proceso", coincidió Moller. Considera que llegar

a las escuelas es un posible remedio para la división y las dudas. "Una vez que consigues el apoyo de los estudiantes, se lo dirán a sus padres", dijo, relacionándolo con la educación en materia de reciclaje. También, "ser abierto y honesto" y animar a cualquiera que tenga curiosidad a unirse al proceso electoral y aprender más.

"Los ciudadanos del condado de Garfield deben votar por mí con la confianza de que voy a hacer un gran trabajo, como lo he hecho durante los últimos 21 años", dijo Harmon. Llamó a las elecciones "un evento de la comunidad, no un evento del partido", y dijo: "Somos una familia, somos una comunidad, sólo hacemos la tarea que tenemos a mano: un buen servicio al cliente, un buen servicio a la comunidad".

El deseo de Moller es fomentar una cultura de resolución de problemas y trabajo en equipo en la oficina. "Creo que a la oficina le conviene contar con personas que puedan moverse entre departamentos en la medida de lo posible". Añadió que "nunca ha sido una persona que se resiste al progreso" y que "siempre busca mejorar los procesos".

El mayor reto que Harmon ve en el condado es su crecimiento. "El condado de Garfield está creciendo enormemente, nuestra población está aumentando, por lo que las demandas en la oficina están aumentando".

Para hacer frente a esas demandas, ella evaluaría la contratación de personal y si se están utilizando las mejores herramientas. Con sólo ocho horas al día, considera esencial que se haga el mejor uso de la tecnología, incluyendo herramientas en línea que ahorren tiempo tanto al cliente como al condado.

Moller sospecha que el mayor reto será la contratación de personal. "Los salarios que puede pagar el condado definitivamente no equivalen a poder comprar una casa en el condado, probablemente ni siquiera en el extremo oeste", lamentó. Será necesario, dijo, "empezar a ser creativo y buscar otras opciones", como ofrecer trabajos a tiempo parcial para madres, estudiantes y otras personas dispuestas a trabajar en un empleo que se ajuste a sus horarios.

En cuanto a las estrategias para el éxito, Harmon dijo: "Soy una persona que hace conexión con otros, me gusta llegar a la gente". Su "visión principal" para la oficina es "la educación y la comunicación", en línea y en persona.

Moller espera que la oficina participe en las escuelas, los clubes rotarios y otras organizaciones comunitarias. Cree que el sitio web podría actualizarse y le gustaría automatizar más servicios, "mejorar al personal para que haga cosas que no pueden automatizarse".

Tanto Harmon como Moller tienen páginas de campaña en Facebook en lugar de sitios web tradicionales. Encuéntralas en "Jackie Harmon For Garfield County Clerk 2022" y "Becky Moller 4 GarCo Clerk".

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Farm Fest, a success

By Antoinette Braiser Youth Correspondent

From the evening of Oct. 14 through Oct. 16, Carbondale celebrated its agricultural heritage and future by selling local produce, enjoying a locally sourced meal together and exploring the Valley on bicycles.This first-time “Farm Fest” event was put on by Carbondale Tourism.

“Carbondale’s heritage is rooted in agriculture and the production of food,” organizer Sarah-Jane Johnson told The Sopris Sun. “This is a perfect time of year to celebrate our small town’s food and farming culture.”

On Friday, Oct. 14, a delightful evening farmers’ market was held at Fourth and Main Street, featuring many local sustainable farmers and their bountiful

produce. Visitors and Carbondalians were enticed by the array of colorful organic vegetables sold right in town.

The next morning, farm tours commenced at various local farms, some with deep roots in Carbondale’s history. Later that afternoon, people convened for a marvelous feast at Spring Creeks Ranch with delicious dishes prepared by Mark Hardin, Andreas Fischbacher, Elmer Mira, Kaleigh Wisroth and many other chefs from local restaurants in Carbondale.

On Sunday, tourists and locals frolicked on mountain and road biking tours, where they had the chance to explore the history and diverse landscape of the Carbondale area.

All in all, it was a successful first annual Farm Fest, and this reporter is looking forward to the next.

I'm waitingjustuntil you say the magic word… Treats!

Photo by James Steindler

Photo by Antoinette Braiser

Photo by Antoinette Braiser

Photo by James Steindler

Photo by James Steindler

Photo by James Steindler

Photo by James Steindler

By Tom Mercer Sopris Sun Correspondent

Reportedly, Mark Burrows put forth the idea of a KDNK radio program that would offer helpful advice to computer users in 2004. Now, 18 years later, Geekspeak continues to solve problems, answer questions, and assist KDNK listeners who are challenged by modern computer technology or software.

In addition to Mark Burrows, past Geekspeak hosts included: Cale Fogle, Neil Pollack, Steve Skinner and Donna Dalton. The show may hold the record for the longest running show in KDNK history (but no one this reporter contacted is absolutely sure about that).

Geekspeak’s current hosts are Louie Girardot and Matt McBrayer. McBrayer may be the more technologically knowledgeable host as he has worked with commercial-grade, cloud-based storage. McBrayer maintains several Internet servers of his own, and he can repair both PCs and Macs. One of McBrayer’s recent projects involved designing and installing a high-tech computer-controlled lighting system for lounges and dance clubs in the Aspen area. McBrayer’s favorite software is GNU Linux.

Both McBrayer and Girardot report that the most common questions callers have are pre-sales questions about new purchases. But, when asked what the worst possible choices might be for a password, McBrayer suggests to avoid “dead pets names and the year of birth.”

Girardot reports that he specializes in “dumbing-down the technical jargon” and making the radio show accessible and fun. However, on a serious note, he also warns everyone to refrain from using pet names or sequential numbers in passwords (i.e. “Rover 123”). The bulk of Girardot’s work is performed in “the Apple world.” Girardot has worked in two different Apple-certified repair centers, and he believes that computer “technology will fall in line if we just keep working at it…and if we are nice to

each other.” Girardot’s favorite software is Adobe Photoshop, and his business, Louie the Computer Guy (LTCG), has sponsored Geekspeak for seven years.

In the course of my conversation with the Geekspeak hosts, I told them that I had once retired harddrives containing sensitive information by smashing the drives with a hammer, and I wondered if that method was effective. The Geekspeak team replied that “In nearly all cases, that should be an acceptable way to render a drive inoperable and non-recoverable.” (That’s a relief!).

I was also compelled to ask if anyone had ever admitted to using a computer’s CD/DVD tray as a coffee holder. Girardot said that he had met only one person who had actually done it, and yes, that person had broken their CD/ DVD tray. When asked where was the furthest location a program listener had called from, Girardot replied that at one time the Geekspeak hosts had received fairly regular calls from a U.S. serviceman who was stationed in Germany.

KDNK listeners are always welcome to contact the Geekspeak team, but if you’re not inclined to speak on air with McBrayer and Girardot, you can always go to www.kdnk.org and click on the “Listen” link while the show is live (the first and third Monday of every month at 4:30 p.m.). If you are so inclined, the KDNK studio phone number is 970963-2976.

When asked if the Geekspeak hosts are ever stumped, Girardot replied, “All the time,” pointing out that “There are so many variables to consider in the tech world. We will usually float a couple of possible fixes and ask the caller to call back during the next show and tell us what worked (or didn’t).”

And, just in case your radio is broken or your cell phone’s battery is dead, McBrayer can be reached at mmcbrayer@rfhelpdesk.net and Girardot can be reached at louie@ mtnkeyboard.com

Geekspeak’s current hosts, Louie Girardot and Matt McBrayer. Courtesy photo

By Elizabeth Key Crystal Clear

Why do representatives sometimes vote in favor of big money instead of protecting the community?

A couple of decades ago, I wrote a letter to the editor comparing Aspen to the seven deadly sins. My mother was worried, fearing the resulting community ire. The letter mostly garnered praise except for one woman who told me to quit my whining and do something by getting my booty to a city council meeting.

At the time, I was in college with an undeveloped prefrontal cortex, false bravado and a surety that I knew everything already. I told the woman that I was doing something by writing to raise awareness in the community. I giggled at the notion of a 20-something-

The loudest voice in the room

year-old me bouncing my knee to the tick of the second hand while a dull city council meeting droned on to a chorus of snoring white-haired men.

Well, it took me years and some brain development to realize that my opinion piece was not enough to hold my childhood community intact. Besides, being the canary in the coal mine is rarely fruitful, especially for the canary.

Years later, I received an immersive, nail-biting, fouryear political education from talking heads, newspapers, research and National Public Radio. I emerged stressed from bearing witness, exhausted and demoralized. I knew I needed to do more than just vote, but I wasn’t about to move my babies to Washington and lobby against corruption.

I asked an attorney, who in fact had worked on Watergate, what I should do. He told me to forget national politics and to get my booty to a city council meeting. He explained that I needed to help my local community reflect the values I wanted to see on the national stage. I told my mother this piece of advice, and she replied, ”Remember that psychic that told you that you were going to be a big-time politician?” I

laughed.

In the local arena, a handful of votes can determine the victor. I can help build an ecosystem where my family can thrive and which aligns with my values. I don’t have to become a politician, but I need to be an active and informed citizen.

By now, I have attended some city and county meetings, engaged in community discussions and done my research. As it turns out, some of these meetings can be very entertaining — as if watching soap operas over Zoom. While performing my civic duty, I have seen yelling, tantrums, crying, pleading, auctioneeresque timed pitches and, yes, the occasional snoring.

Here is the thing about politics in the Valley: it's rife with the rich, the powerful and sometimes the famous. Developers, CEOs, realtors and land owners show up at local political meetings to influence zoning and regulations. It is the Wild West, but they have traded in their ponies for Learjets.

Outside money and local politics have razed the Aspen community, but are politics and money entirely to blame? I contend that the lack of

community vigilance has some culpability. While the working class has been keeping its head down and scrambling to make a living wage, developers attend local meetings, asserting their interests.

Sometimes the loudest voice in the room gets the ear of certain officials. I am not talking about screaming. I am talking about prevalence and persistence. The local community has the passion to persevere, and the means if we show up to stake a claim. I want people to realize that they have more power and more on the line than these titans of industry. We live in a capitalist society where many equate wealth to power, but we also live in a representative democracy: one person, one vote.

A healthy representative democracy comes down to the numbers. When you feel as insignificant as a sidewalk ant, remember that ants are small but mighty and possess the ability to lift 10 to 50 times their weight. So quit your whining and get your butt to a city council meeting to protect your home, livelihood, lifestyle and community.

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nuestros pensamientos y sentimientos con confianza, consideración y preocupación por el bienestar de la otra persona.

Una reacción inapropiada a la ira es dar rienda suelta a los pensamientos y sentimientos de tal manera, que provoca ira en los demás y comienza una pelea. Ante un episodio de ira, mire dentro de usted. Conozca sus síntomas físicos, decida detenerse, respire profundo, salga a caminar, a respirar aire fresco, esto le ayudará a tranquilizarse.

Por último, es recomendable reflexionar acerca de las causas del enojo, la manera en que ha respondido en el pasado, que puede cambiar para mejorar en el manejo de sus emociones y en sus relaciones interpersonales. Le dejo con una frase por Mark Twain para meditar “La ira es un ácido que puede hacer más daño al recipiente en el que se almacena que a cualquier cosa sobre la que se vierte”.

By Myki Jones Sopris Sun Correspondent

Local hip-hop artist Scotty Gaines, who goes by the stage name of Scotty Gaine$, has been releasing music for the past three years right here from the Roaring Fork Valley.

Gaines, along with his wife and acting manager, Erika, runs an independent record label called “Infinite Records.” He recently performed his first paid gig at The Tipsy Trout in Basalt. Coupled with the release of his new album, “Mile High,” thus far this has proven to be an eventful year for the independent artist.

Gaines fell in love with music at an early age. He grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. His mother enrolled him in piano lessons before he started venturing off on his own.

“A lot of music from the ‘90s and early 2000s inspired me to start dabbling and creating my own sound,” he told The Sopris Sun. “To be honest, I didn’t like taking piano lessons — not because of the instrument, but the music that I was being forced to play…I didn’t like the classical stuff. I gravitated the most toward hip-hop.”

“My biggest inspirations are ‘Prodigy’ from Mobb Deep, Loyd Banks, 50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa, Kurt Cobain,and a whole lot of other artists that I can’t think of right now,” he laughed.

Introducing the real

He went on to explain that his love for the genre came down to the beat, style and even the associated lifestyle. Although, not every inspiration he’s had came from the genre.

When asked about what goals he and Erika have going forward, Gaines said that he wants to spread good energy through the lyrics of his songs.

“I would like to assemble a team of like-minded artists and individuals who share the same passion for music…We plan to tour across the country and eventually overseas. We [also] want to be able to make a living,” stated Gaines, all “while doing what we love and spreading the message of peace, love and happiness around the globe.”

In terms of what he hopes people take away from his music, Gaines strives to spread messages of positivity.

“Positive Energy is so important these days. I would say that my music catalog varies amongst several types of moods and emotions. If you’re feeling down, I would go and play a song that is uplifting,” he advised.

Since being in Colorado he has performed at many venues but says that his favorite is one known as “Your Mom’s House” in Denver. He received a lot of love from the crowd there.

When asked what’s his dream venue to play at, Scotty said that he has several on his list.

“First, I would like to play at The BOK Center — which is located in Downtown Tulsa — being that I am a Tulsa Native,” replied Gaines. Shooting for the stars, he added, “Next, I would have to go with “Madison Square Garden” in New York, The Roxy in Denver, The Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Carnegie Hall in New York and the Greek Theater in Los Angeles.”

In his upcoming album, “Top

Speed,” the artist takes a renwed approach from what he is known for. “I’ll be making my own beats this time around,” said Gaines. He added that fans can expect to hear collaborations with other Colorado based artists.

“Mile High” Is currently available on Spotify along with Gaines’ most recent single, “Labor Day.” To stay updated with new releases and show details, people can follow Gaines on instagram at @the_infiniterecords.

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By Myki Jones Sopris Sun Correspondent

VOICES theater company premiers

“A Green Bird on Orange Trees,” at The Arts Campus at Willits (better known as TACAW) on Oct. 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. This production brings stories from seven local queer artists to the stage with live music, spoken word and movement.

According to the VOICES’ website, the creation of this production came from each artist unraveling hidden fibers of themselves while generously offering up humor, pain and joy to thread the pieces together. Typical of VOICES, this project began with the cast sharing their personal stories amongst the rest of the cast and crew. Only then, did the process of blueprinting and workshopping the show began.

“A Green Bird on Orange Trees” is co-directed by Art Williams and Cassidy Willey and the cast includes: Hattie Rensberry, Travis Wilson, Micha Schoepe, Bryan Alvarez-Terrazas, Dani Rivera, Quentin Farris, Jeanette Adams and Kat Dressman.

TACAW and VOICES have collaborated many times. Willey expressed her gratitude to the venue for opening its arms to them.

The Sopris Sun had the opportunity to speak with Willey, Rensberry, and Farris about the production.

Willey is well known in the Valley for her talents in theater and has been with

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VOICES for a number of years. She says that the theme of this production holds an important meaning and should provide inspiration for audience members.

Willey considers herself “as someone who does not identify as part of the queer community, but most certainly an ally,” she shared. “I would love for everyone to see parts of themselves reflected in this story, “ she continued, “ and really see how much people have in common and the humanity of everyone who has struggled and [their] triumphs.”

With this production, she hopes some will come away with more understanding and empathy and others feeling less alone.

“I do feel that every single person coming to the show — regardless of their identity, orientation or background — will see themselves reflected in the generosity and the honesty of the stories shared. I think it's great that our ensemble offers this gift of opening themselves up and really doing a lot of exploring on stage, in front of us. Some of these stories and times in their lives are very much still in process,” explained Willey.

Farris has been performing with VOICES since he was a junior in high school and has continued working with them since. His performance includes poetry that draws inspiration from the popular fantasy game Dungeons and Dragons.

“I think the current production is absolutely incredible. All of the work

that we're doing is incredible,” said Farris. “It's just been really fun to hang out with other people, see all of our shared experiences, different experiences and just learn more about each other.”

Farris also said that the production is important as it will be platforming often silenced voices and show queer folk in the Valley that there are spaces and communities for them.

“I hope that anyone who comes to the show will take away that being queer inherently has a lot of struggles,” Farris continued. “So, hopefully they can take away from this view into the queer experience.”

In writing her piece, Renseberry mentioned that it was important for her

to focus on themes, stories and figures that people are familiar with, so as to give them a holding point as she goes through the narrative.

“I spent a lot of time trying to find linguistic visuals and storytelling themes that people will be familiar with that can help create an environment where they can really sit in that space, with that character, and better understand her journey and her experience throughout the process,” stated Rensberry.

She hopes the audience will walk away with a feeling of having put themselves into the shoes of the storytellers.

Tickets for “A Green Bird on Orange Trees” are on sale now at www. voicesrfv.org

Photo courtesy of Susannah McLeod, McLeod9 Creative

Wendy Moore, a beloved and wellknown teacher, school principal and theater artist, died Oct. 5 at her home in Glenwood Springs surrounded by her family.

She was born in Milwaukee to Joseph and Bernice Preiss. Wendy graduated from Wauwatosa High School in 1965 and earned her BA in education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1969. She earned a Master of Arts degree in education from the University of Colorado-Greeley in 1989.

After teaching for a year in Wisconsin, Wendy moved to Colorado to continue her career as an English teacher at Merritt Hutton High in Thornton. There, she was told she would also be responsible for either the speech and debate team or the theater program. Wendy chose the latter, bought a book about how to direct a play and entered into a lifelong love of theater that saw her acting or directing in nearly 200 productions.

She met her husband, Bob Moore, who was working as a bartender at Golden’s Heritage Square Opera House in 1971. Wendy was working there part-time as a waitress while also teaching in Thornton. Bob was also acting, and they immediately hit it off over their love of theater. In the coming decades, Wendy and Bob became a theatrical powerhouse, with Bob mostly onstage and Wendy primarily in the director’s chair.

They married Dec. 27, 1972 at Heritage Square Opera House. Taking an opportunity to run a showboat on the Mississippi River in 1975, the couple moved to St. Louis where Wendy was the artistic director for the Goldenrod Showboat and Bob its general manager. Wanting to move back to Colorado after a few years, Wendy secured a position as an English and theater teacher at Summit High School in Frisco in 1978.

Although they thought they’d be there a year, Bob and Wendy stayed for 20. The duo became active at the Breckenridge Backstage Theatre, where Wendy was again the artistic director. Under their leadership,

the theater grew its audience and expanded its season while also becoming active in the Colorado Community Theatre Coalition, where Wendy was on the board for 18 years and served four years as its president. As part of CCTC, the Backstage won numerous awards and traveled to play competitions around the state, in the U.S. and ultimately to Switzerland in 1998.

Meanwhile, Wendy’s education career continued apace, and she became vice-principal at Summit High and later took over as principal at Summit Middle School. She was also a finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year in 1983.

Wendy and Bob left Summit County and moved to Carbondale in 1998, where she worked as the principal at Roaring Fork High School until her retirement in 2005. The pair were active in the Valley’s theater community, with Wendy directing shows at Aspen Community Theatre, Thunder River Theatre and others. She served as president of the Rotary Club in Carbondale in 2006 and was an adjunct professor of speech at Colorado Mountain College from 2005-2015.

Wendy is survived by her husband, Bob; children Mandy Moore and Missy Moore; brother William Preiss (Dee Dee) of Minneapolis and sister Joleen Preiss of Wauwatosa, Wisc. A celebration of life for Wendy is planned for Monday, Jan. 9, at the Thunder River Theatre in Carbondale. Any memorial contributions in Wendy’s name can be made to a local theater company, the Denver Actors Fund or to any other charity.

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Born in Chappaqua, New York to Mary and Hap Donham, Sandie graduated from Greely High School and later Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She had her children in Ithaca, New York, raised them in Mount Laurel, New Jersey and lived with Gary in Greensboro, North Carolina before finally moving to Carbondale. Sandie was an artist throughout her life, including tableware design for Corning Glass (late ‘60s), retail display and printmaking (‘80s), then on to pottery beginning in the ‘90s throughout the rest of her life. Sandie is survived by her husband of 58 years, Gary, daughter Paige, son Brett and four grandchildren, Wyatt, Delilah, Maggie and Finn.

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Husband Gary: Sandie was my first girlfriend in college later becoming my soulmate and bride; my first, best and last wife. She was truly an artist in every sense of the word. She was an only child who then became a wonderful mother and teacher. She was an introvert who presented a strong and loving public presence. She preferred being at the Carbondale Clay Center to visiting a therapist. She preferred Sandaritas to Margaritas. I now believe she resides in the spirit space conversing with her favorite spirits and waiting for new arrivals.

Daughter Paige: Mom could whistle so loud the whole neighborhood knew it was time for Bret and me to go home. She made our friends feel welcome, loved to read greeting cards in the store that made her laugh out loud, and she loved her family — both blood and chosen — fiercely. Long Beach Island, New Jersey was her happy place. She could create art with any media. Her style and taste were cool and elegant; her laugh, smile and sense of humor unmistakable.

I’ve become the woman, friend and mother I am, having followed her example. She is and will always be with me and with all of you too.

Son Bret: Mom’s smile would always light up a room...and your heart. Her kindness and caring for others was immeasurable. She made everyone feel like the most important person in the room while in her presence. Her generosity knew no bounds, regardless of times of plenty or scarcity. I do not know anyone with as impeccable manners. Even in her last days every request was made with a please and finished with a thank you. Above all else she taught us that family, friends and relationships are priceless. I rest in the fact that she is free of that broken body, is in heaven in all of her glory and someday this momma’s boy will be reunited with his number one fan and best mom on the planet.

A “Celebration of an Artist's Life” for Sandie will be held at the Orchard (110 Snowmass Drive in Carbondale) on May 27, 2023 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations in Sandie’s name to the Angus Graham Scholarship Fund of the Carbondale Clay Center www.carbondaleclay.org/ angusgraham Donations will support and inspire ceramic artists of all ages in Sandie's beloved memory.

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Sandra “Sandie” Donham Gardner Nov. 4, 1942 - Sept.18, 2022

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