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Volume 11, Number 17 | June 6, 2019

Gateway to the Artway Joe Burleigh and Olivia Pevec were the artists actively installing the new arch in Derail Park, where the Rio Grande Artway intersects with Highway 133, when photographer Rebecca Young stopped by on May 31. Many more folks were involved in the project, however, with art from Wewer and Steve Keohane, Sean Jeffries, Bill Morrow, Michael Lindsay, Chris Erickson, Mary Matchel, Shannon Muse, Chet Harring and Natasha Seedorf and structural support from Amy Kimberly, Laura Stover, Steve Novy, Issac Ellis, Stuart Edgerly, R.A. Nelson, Matt Gwost, Nicole Capehart, Peak Architectural Metals, Brett Meredith, Structural Engineers and RFTA. It's a particularly artsy week in Carbondale, with the Art Around Town on June 6 and First Friday on June 7.

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The views and opinions expressed on the Commentary page do not necessarily reflect those of The Sopris Sun. We invite members of the community to submit letters to the editor or guest columns. For more information, email editor Will Grandbois at news@ soprissun.com, or call 510-3003.

WTF? Have aliens hired Congress to prank us?

The world seems so whacked right now.

And yet, every day I wake up, go to work, walk the dogs, and check my inbox — only to get distracted by amazing deals on leggings… remember Ps & Qs when we wore real

By Jeannie Perry pants?

Remember when our president knew how government worked?

Remember when WTF meant Welcome to Fruita?

I can’t help but wonder if we’re being punk’d by aliens right now, and pretty soon the cosmic Ashton Kutcher will show up with his sideways hat and goofy grin. For those of us born before 1980, it’s like we’re living in a global episode of Candid Camera; every now and then I stop to look around, trying to decipher which innocent bystanders are actually paid actors.

Congress is either in on it, or completely oblivious; what a freak show!

(No disrespect to any old-time bearded ladies still working on their act.) No question our multi-generation-monied legislators are out of touch when it comes to the basics: food, water, shelter, and healthcare, but they’ll catch up soon— remember, the French aristocrats didn’t see it coming either.

How many Democrats have announced they’re running for president?! Why are they doing exactly what the Republicans

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did last time? None of it really matters anyway, because if we don’t find a candidate who motivates the Millennials to vote, we’ll be stuck with the Trumpster for another four years.

Trump epitomizes the zero-sum game; it doesn’t matter if he wins, as long as someone else loses. I don’t think he has ever truly suffered the consequences of his actions, and maybe that’s why the aliens chose him as lead actor in their prank. He’s pretty unconscionable. It would be a relief to find out someone else is calling the shots, because otherwise this is on all of us. This virus of boorish narcissism that seems to be spreading around the globe won’t end well. But then, democracies never do…

“Democracy has never been, and never can be so desirable as aristocracy or monarchy, but while it lasts, it is more bloody than either. Remember democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes exhausts and murders itself. There has never been a democracy that did not commit suicide.”

–John Adams Of course, we’re not a democracy, not really. We are: a republic, an oligarchy, a monarchy with money as our king.

Whatever we are, the good news is that it does feel as though we are speeding towards a demise of sorts, a revolution.

The old guard being pushed aside to let a new generation of thinkers, believers, and investors try their hands at the poker table of industry. And I’m all for letting the new guy have a seat at the table, the guy with innovative ideas and never

before seen prototypes… as long as he’s not a charlatan.

So, maybe that is the objective of this alien sociological experiment, to prove that humans can learn from previous mistakes and gain perspective with each go-round; effectively ending our two-party-one-target system. I can’t help but see parallels between today’s representatives and the court of Marie Antionette, and not just because they all look like they’ve been molded out of cream cheese. There is an ostrich arrogance among the privileged people in this country.

As if everyone has the opportunity, but some of us lack the grit/gusto to get out there and make it happen. In other words, “pull ourselves up by our bootstraps,” except they don’t notice how many of us don’t even have shoes.

A society where 1 percent of the population holds more wealth than the lower 90 percent won’t — can’t last.

Maybe that’s their point, the aliens, I mean. They want to help us realize that until we treat each other with equality and respect, humans will not be eligible for universal recognition.

If there is democracy in space, no way will we be invited to the table until we start sharing (instead of hoarding) our resources. We have to get past the squabbling hubris and greed, and learn to take care of each other, before we can be taken seriously as a planet, as a people.

“WTF is taking so long?” they must be thinking.

The Sopris Sun welcomes your letters, limited to no more than 500 words via email at news@soprissun.com or 250 words via snail mail at P.O. Box 399, Carbondale CO 81623. The deadline for submission is noon on Monday.

Action for future generations Dear Editor: "Neighbors in Action" are coming together to limit climate change! At Dandelion Day — May 12 in Carbondale — people talked about the ways they are doing something — from buying renewable energy through their utility company, to driving hybrid or electric cars, to riding RFTA, to composting, to eating vegan, to installing solar panels on their house, to turning off lights and unplugging electronics, to inspiring others to cut their fossil fuel use.

These "Neighbors in Action" invite you to come to a rallying/planning meeting to determine how this new local campaign will move forward.

The future generations need us — now — to ignite a movement that will change habits and federal policies.

Contact Jimmy Byrne for info / our next meeting date: 274-3666.)

Your "Neighbors in Action" doing something about climate change include Betsy Bowie, Jaspen Macken, Katie Finnigan, Ann Johnson, Ben Bolmfalk, Dan Rosenthal, Dave Plumb, Eric Smith, Fred Malo, Greg Feinsinger, Gwen Garcelon, Jenny Bouchet, Julia Farwell, Laurie Loeb, Lynn Collings, Marc Bruell, Mark Feinsinger, Meg Plumb, Michael Bouchet, Natalie Spears, Noelle Stilts, Pam Rosenthal,

Sarah Johnson, Sohan Zeller, Stephanie Werner, Wolfy Draper, Jimmy Byrne Next time you see one of us around, let's talk about what all we can do to limit climate change.

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Goscha thanks Dear Editor: Thanks to the kind and generous (and a little ornery) folks who donated their time, goods, and money to the Trent Goscha Memorial Baseball Tournament and Scholarship Fund, we were proud to present the first annual scholarship to RFHS Senior Kelvin Requeno in the amount of $2,700.

With the help of RFHS Baseball, we raised enough money from the tournament, raffle, and private donations to continue this scholarship for several years to come. We want to especially thank all of the donors who contributed to the online fundraiser or to the fund at Alpine Bank, and those who bought T-shirts and/or raffle tickets.

Although the tournament was postponed due to weather, we had a great time and appreciate all who came out to support Rams Baseball and remember Trent; he would’ve loved it. We want to give a special thanks to the following donors who gave raffle items or Continued on page 18.

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Bob’s Free Summer of Music Calendar 2019 Feel like catching some live music this summer but don't have a lot of cash?

Bob Schultz has you covered. He started out compiling his calendar for KDNK, but now it's becoming a tradition in The Sopris Sun, as well.

June JUNE 7: LP Herd, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 8: Jackson Taylor (country), Crown Mountain Park, 6:30 p.m.

Uptown Strutters, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

Brent Cowles & Diamond Ring (indie rock), Snowmass Village (Fanny Hill), 4 p.m.

JUNE 9: Sleepy Justice, Sopris Park, 3 p.m.

Outer Vibe, Sopris Park, 5 p.m.

JUNE 12: Guilty Pleasure, Fourth & Main St. (Ride the Rockies), 6 p.m. Callin’ Old Souls, Snowmass Village (Fanny Hill), 6:30 p.m.

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Haden Gregg, Bryan Savage & JD Martin, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 21: Brother’s Keeper (rock), Sayre Park (Strawberry Days), 7:30 p.m.

LP Herd, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 22: Whiskey Stomp, Thunk, $6M Band, Sayre Park (Strawberry Days), 4 p.m., 5 p.m, 7 p.m.

Uptown Strutters, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 23: Umberto Fonte, Stray Grass, Sayre Park (Strawberry Days), 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.

JUNE 26: Tinsley Ellis (blues), Willits, 6 p.m., Sarah Michelle (soul funk), Glenwood Two Rivers, 6:30 p.m.

JUNE 27: Orquestra Akoka (mambo son), Snowmass Village (Fanny Hill), 6:30 p.m.

Feeding Giants, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 28: Chris Bank & Mark Johnson, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 29: Aspen 440, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 30: Sweet Lillies (folk rock), Aspen Mountain, 12 p.m.

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JUNE 13: Valle Musico, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 14: Chris Bank & Mark Johnson, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 15: Claude Bourbon, Redstone, 6 p.m.

JUNE 16: Laney Lou & Bird Dog (folk rock), Aspen Mountain, 12 p.m.

JUNE 19: Dirty Revival (rock), Willits, 6 p.m.

John Michel & Michael Jude, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 20: Whitacre (folk bluegrass), Snowmass Village

JULY 3: Wild Adriatic (rock), Glenwood Two Rivers, 6:30 p.m.

The Low End, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JULY 4: Here Come the Mummies (funk), Snowmass Village (Fanny Hill), 6:30 p.m.

Haden Gregg, Bryan Savage & JD Martin, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

July 5: Mt. Sopris Music Fest, Sopris Park, 5 p.m.

LP Herd, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JULY 6: Dennis Johnson & Mississippi Ramblers (blues), Restone, 6 p.m.

Uptown Strutters, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

July 10: John Michel & Michael Jude, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

Lao Tizer Band (world fusion), Glenwood Two Rivers, 6:30 p.m.

JULY 12: Niceness (reggae-rock-folk), Willits, 6 p.m.

Chris Bank & Mark Johnson, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JULY 13: Metamoocil Mtn Boys (acoustic), Redstone, 6 p.m.

JULY 14: TBD, Sopris Park, 4 p.m.

JULY 17: Tierro Band w/ Brigett (world), Basalt (Caboose), 6 p.m.

The Low End, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JULY 18: Satsang (new age rock), Snowmass Village (Fanny Hill), 6:30 p.m.

Haden Gregg, Bryan Savage & JD Martin, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JULY 19: LP Herd, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JULY 20: Kraig Kenning (slide guitar blues), Redstone, 6 p.m.

Uptown Strutters, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JULY 24: Cash’d Out (Johnny Cash covers), Basalt

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JULY 25: John Michel & Michael Jude, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JULY 26: The Deer (Americana), Ponder the Albatross (jam), Carbondale Mountain Fair, 5:15 p.m., 8 p.m.

Feeding Giants, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JULY 27: Jyemo Club, Al Capones, White Water, Ramble, Let Them Roar, Hubby Jenkins, Carbondale Mountain Fair, 5:15 p.m., 8 p.m.

Chris Bank & Mark Johnson, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JULY 28: Hymn for Her (country blues), The Burroughs (soul), Carbondale Mountain Fair, 2:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m.

Aspen 440, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

JULY 31: Rev. Peyton’s Big Band (rock blues), Basalt (Caboose), 6 p.m.

The Deltaz, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

August AUG. 1: McKenna Faith (country), Snowmass Village (Fanny Hill), 6:30 p.m.

Haden Gregg, Bryan Savage & JD Martin, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 2: LP Herd, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 3: Scones (summer of love), Redstone, 6 p.m.

Uptown Strutters, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 7: John Michel & Michael Jude, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 8: Rodrigo Arreguín (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

Scooter Brown Band (country), Snowmass Village (Fanny Hill), 6:30 p.m.

AUG. 9: Chris Bank & Mark Johnson, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 10: Zoltan & The Fortune Tellers (New Orleans), Restone, 6 p.m.

AUG. 11: TBD, Sopris Park, 4 p.m.

AUG. 14: Starwood (rock), Basalt Caboose, 6 p.m.

AUG. 15: Haden Gregg, Bryan Savage & JD Martin, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 16: The Dendrites (ska), Fourth & Main (KDNK Hoot), 6 p.m.

LP Herd, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 17: Uptown Strutters, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 21: John Michel & Michael Jude, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 22: Rodrigo Arreguín, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 23: Chris Bank & Mark Johnson, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 24: Long Run (Eagles covers), Redstone, 6 p.m.

AUG. 25: Woody Pines (Americana), Aspen Mountain, 12 p.m.

AUG. 29: Haden Gregg, Bryan Savage & JD Martin, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 30: LP Herd, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 31: You Knew Me When (folk), Redstone, 6 p.m.

Uptown Strutters, Basalt (Heather’s Tapas), 7:30 p.m.

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Scuttlebutt Hell or high water We don’t run anonymous letters, but we did receive a note from “a water elder” that’s worth paraphrasing. Readers are urged to stay out of the river during what’s likely to be a record runoff unless you have the needed expert skills and trustworthy companionship.

In particular, watch out around rocks, bridge abutments and fallen trees.

Never forget On July 6, 1994 fourteen wildland firefighters paid the ultimate price while battling the Storm King Fire west of Glenwood Springs. Local citizens vowed “We will never forget” these brave individuals.

This year on July 5 and 6, the 25th anniversary of the infamous event, families of the fallen firefighters and their friends will gather in Glenwood Springs to remember their losses and renew old acquaintances. You can be a part of this commemoration by making a contribution to “Storm King 14” at the Alpine Bank near you.

Take a look While folks might have heard about the Book Train closing up shop, the Book Grove wants to

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Located at the corner of Eighth in Blake in Glenwood Springs for 15 years, they’ve recently started opening from noon until 5 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays so folks will be able to buy books Monday through Saturday, and they’re still open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

Moreover, following Book Train’s closures, the mostly-used bookshop is now carrying current bestsellers and those with local ties, like Hunter S. Thompson’s works.

For arts sake Carbondale Arts has announced the 2019 recipients of The Artist Fellowship Award Grants program, an open call to creatives of any genre seeking funding to assist in artistic or career development. Heather Craven, a Carbondale born local artist, was awarded a portion of the Alleghany Meadows Fellowship which she will use to complete her hand drawn alphabet story book. Valerie Rose, a muralist, artist and activist, was awarded a portion of the Carbondale Arts Career Advancement Grant to expand her body of work. The Ro Mead Community Grant was split between Jill Scher,

who plans to use the funds to support her installation of 1000+ origami cranes at the Third Street Center, and local band Let Them Roar, who are working on a collaboration with the Sanctuary Movement titled “I See My Light.”

What are you, chicken?

Perdue Foods LLC., a Bridgewater, Va. establishment, is recalling approximately 31,703 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of bone material, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced. The fullycooked chicken products were produced on March 21 and include 11.2 oz. trays of glutenfree breaded tenders, 12 oz. trays of whole grain chicken nuggets and chicken strips and 10 lb. boxes of tenders of chicken tenders or patties — all with a use-by date of May 20, 2019. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, but anyone concerned should contact a healthcare provider.

Hat trick Bill Fales got a new hat.

Independence Pass opened for the season on May 31 — later than usual, but not that late given the amount of snow still up top and the number of avalanches that crossed the road (some powerful enough to go part way up the other side of the valley). The road to the Maroon Bells is also open, with a narrow window to drive yourself before bus service begins June 15. Photo by Will Grandbois

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You may already have heard that CDOT spokesperson Tracy Trulove is making the move to the communications director for the City of Aspen. But did you know that she’s a graduate of Roaring Fork High School? Her first day is July 1, and we wish her the best in the new gig.

Folks celebrating another year of life this week include John Klusmire and Erin Cuseo (June 6); Jenn Roeser (June 7); Diane Zastrow (June 8); Chad Knaus, Rock Leonard and Henry Ortiz (June 9); Emmy Lerma, Ben Meckley, Dick Hunt and Paul Sutro (June 12).

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The Sopris Sun is conducting a series of interviews with folks you may not have seen in the paper before – a sort of introduction to your neighbors. This week, we caught up with Sami Dinar, the Range and Noxious Weed Specialist for the Aspen Sopris Ranger District.

Q: Where are you from and how did you end up here?

A: I was born in New Jersey but I grew up all over the East Coast. My now-husband and I were living in Maine and it was a brutal winter — several weeks of negative double digit temperatures I came out to visit my brother in Boulder in March and it was 60 degrees and clear blue sky. When our winter lease was up, we lived a couple places in Colorado before coming to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2006 when my husband got a job.

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Q: Have you been in public lands management the whole time?

A: I started out working on farms, then opportunities popped up and I just sort of took them. I did some community organizing, and that led me to geomatics. When I first moved to the Valley, I was starting a GIS [Geographic Information System] consulting business.

Q: What does that entail?

A: I’ve GPSed all the infrastructure for the enhanced 911 board there. I’ve done invasive weed mapping. I’ve worked with the Roaring Fork Conservancy and local government. When the market sort of tanked here, my husband and I decided to take a little hiatus and did a cross-country bicycle trip and then went to the Peace Corps for two years. After being gone from a tech field for three years, I knew it was going to be a hard thing to get back into, so I decided to go back to my ag roots. That’s when I went back to school and got my Master’s in Integrated Resource Management. Then I got the job at the Forest Service.

Q: Tell us more about that.

A: I administer the grazing permits for the district. I also administer the invasive weeds program, which at this point is mostly contracted out for treatment. We want to bring back our native vegetation.

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Q: How can people help?

A: I’m a program of one, so information is always good. We know where a lot of stuff is, but if people see weeds they can identify, I’m certainly happy to get a location.

Q: How’s your relationship with the local ranchers?

A: They know the country way better than I do and they’re teaching me all the time. When problems arise, we try to go out and look at things together and figure out solutions. They really respect the land and want to keep ranching it for generations and want to keep them there.

Q: What kind of interactions do you have with the general public?

A: I just try to educate people on the multiple use of national forest and how important grazing is. Grass can’t grow without disturbance. Those cows are cutting the grass for us, basically. Out of that we get food and fiber. It actually helps build soil health if managed correctly.

Q: Does the work you do alter the way you look at the outdoors?

A: Once you learn about noxious weeds and what they are, they will ruin your life forever.

My husband can’t stand hiking with me now because that’s all I can see when I’m out there.

But really, we live in a gorgeous place and there’s lots of fun to be had.

Q: Which activities do you participate in?

A: Hiking and camping and skiing — same as everybody. I’ve dabbled in photography for a long time. Mostly landscapes and nature, from wide vistas to macros of flowers to astrophotography. During our furlough I spent part of my time building a website: samidinarimages. com.

Q: The furlough must have been tough.

A: It was interesting, but we made it through. It’s a good group of people. We got together and supported each other.

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Things are looking up at Crown Mountain Park

By Will Grandbois Sopris Sun Staff It has been a little over a year since voters approved a tax hike to support Crown Mountain Park, and it’s beginning to pay dividends.

“It’s been an absolute game changer,” said Park Manager Nate Grinzinger. “We feel like there’s so much untapped potential here. We want to really raise the bar on how it looks and

how it runs.”

The small staff now has an extra full time position and is taking care of more in house. There’s also a campaign underway to improve and expand the bike park.

“Things are moving fast,” Grinzinger said. “We’ve put it out to the community that

Crown is a location to drop dirt, and dirt is flying in. We have 50 percent of what we need — it’s over $100,000 worth of donations.”

The goal is for the project to be community and grant funded rather than coming from tax income that might be better used keeping the park afloat.

“There’s a lot of things that need love in the park that haven’t had it since they were built,” Grinzinger said. “Asphalt,

concrete, irrigation — some of the things that aren’t fun to spend money on.”

There’s plenty of fun stuff too. The park recently hosted a lacrosse tournament which brought in 7,000 visits.

“The local businesses absolutely felt that one,” Grinzinger said. “We’re trying

to boost the vibrancy of the midvalley.”

Next up is the Summerfest Balloon Bash, Crown Mountain Park’s biggest annual event.

The taco competition is on hiatus — though some of the area’s top food vendors will be in attendance — and the ongoing partnership with The Arts Campus at Willits is somewhat softened by the current lull between The Temporary and The Permanent.

There’s more than enough new to offset that, though. The Calaway Give-Back FamilyFriendly 5K run will benefit the Calaway-Young Cancer Center, with an emphasis on the integrated therapies offerings that support patients with things like groceries, lodging and relaxation.

The event will also feature Smokey the Bear, both in person and balloon form. It’s not only Smokey’s 75th anniversary, it’s also a not-so-subtle nod to the fire that raged just across the road last summer. The Lake Christine Fire turned parts of the park into a staging ground, and the burnt hillside above the park is a reminder of how close it came.

“The only thing we could do is turn on the sprinklers and water down the landscape,” Grinzinger noted. “Other than that, it’s just handing it over to

the professionals and open the door for whatever they needed.”

Summerfest schedule Saturday, June 8 6:30 - 7:15 a.m.: 5K registration 7 a.m.: Balloon launch and tether rides 7 - 10 a.m.: Community breakfast 7:15 a.m.: 5K start 3 - 7:30 p.m.: Kids zone 3 - 8:30 p.m. Food, music and margaritas 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Balloon glow Sunday, June 9 7 a.m.: Balloon launch and tether rides 7 - 10 a.m.: Community breakfast 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Golf in the park

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Seeing the watershed for the creek and participating in your own safety

By Will Grandbois Sopris Sun Staff Yes, there’s a lot of snow in the high country. No, that doesn’t mean all our water woes are over.

Social media is awash with figures describing snowpack at more than 400 percent of normal for this time of year — which is true, but only to a point. The Roaring Fork Conservancy has stopped including median values in its weekly snowpack and river report because it's "no longer a reliable indicator of conditions." That's because the snow has often already melted this time of year, making the baseline for many SnoTel sites around zero. That discrepancy is reflected in the streamflows, which are near or below 50 percent of normal.

Both figures are likely to change drastically when runoff begins in earnest, and several meetings have been scheduled to help inform and prepare residents.

First up is the State of the Rivers meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at the Third Street Center.

With presentations from Colorado Division of Water Resources, the Roaring Fork Conservancy and the Colorado River District, it will address snowpack and runoff on a local and regional scale.

“I think it’s very important to be able to see the watershed for the creek,” said Zane Kessler, a spokesperson for the Colorado River District. “We’ve seen some abnormal late season snow that’s going to help us out through the summer, but it doesn’t change the fact that throughout the Colorado River Basin we’re in the midst of a 20-year drought.”

And even if water resources remain the same or improve, Kessler noted, use is likely to increase with rising temperatures, a longer growing season and population growth.

“We’ve got more straws going into the drink everyday in a system that’s arguably overallocated already,” he said.

And while a high runoff year may help fill reservoirs and increase soil moisture, it also has some potential downsides.

Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District met with Crystal Valley Residents after press time on Wednesday to discuss the potential for flooding.

According to Fire Chief Rob Goodwin, parts of Redstone Boulevard, the BRB / KOA campground and the highway near Hayes Creek Falls all have a history of overflow during high water.

“I hope the big takeaway is that people are educated, pay attention to weather alerts and have their go-kit, just like for a wildfire,” he said.

Carbondale Fire will also be involved in a community meeting to discuss the potential for flash flooding and debris flows in the Lake Christine Fire scar at 6 p.m. Monday, June 10 at the Eagle County Annex building in El Jebel.

“You’ve got areas up there that have been burned pretty severely and it affects the soil’s ability to absorb water,” Goodwin observed. “It’s typical burn scar action, but the problem is it’s near and above

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populated areas.”

Avalanches and landslides have, in fact, proved an issue all over the state this year, and just this week the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Landslide Preparedness Act, which authorizes a landslide hazards program to identify, map and research landslide hazards. The House has also considered bills to increase resources to combat wildfire. While many are sighing in relief on that front compared to last year’s fire bans and water rationing, but Goodwin encouraged folks not to get complacent.

“We had a really wet spring, so that tamped down the early fire season, but everything is growing like crazy. If we have a dry week or two in June or July, fire danger will be very elevated,” he said. “Pay attention to campfires, open burns, smoking, four wheelers out in the weeds, chainsaws — all those things. Make sure your home is mitigated as well as it can be. If you have questions about that, we’re happy to come walk through it with you.”

The bottom line, in his book, is, “participate in your own safety.”

A Donation Collection in Jim’s Honor

The Calaway Give-Back is an annual donation collection supporting local nonprofits that will take place each June in honor of Jim’s birthday month.

Drop off nonperishable food, pet food, and thermal sock donations at any of these locations:

Furry friends from CARE will be outside the Pour House for First Friday on June 7 from 5-7p.m. in honor of Connie & Jim Calaway.

• Colorado Animal Rescue (CARE)

Join us Saturday, June 8 at Crown Mtn Summerfest Balloon Bash Calaway Give-Back 5K. This pet-friendly race will kick off the weekend.

Bring a donation for the Calaway Give-Back food and sock drive to receive a $5 discount on day-of race registration. 100% of proceeds go directly to supporting Calaway-Young Cancer Center patients

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Grads from three schools head off into the world

By Megan Tackett Sopris Sun Staff Graduation caps have been thrown by Roaring Fork and Bridges High School seniors, and Colorado Rocky Mountain School’s ceremony is this weekend. There is a lot to celebrate, so we caught up with a recent or soon-to-be graduate from each of Carbondale’s schools to learn about their plans and what advice they’d give the underclassmen.

Max Candela, Roaring Fork High School At 18 years old, Max Candela is already an experienced welder. And plumber. And landscaper.

“My parents ... they want me to just go out and learn stuff instead of staying in a restaurant,” he said.

“And I did that.”

Candela earned a $10,000 Fast Forward Scholarship toward his tuition at Western Colorado Community College, a division of Colorado Mesa University. He’ll be continuing his education in welding. Currently, he’s working at Colorado Mountain College’s Black Magic Welding.

“I want to do pig welding,” he said. “What I’m doing right now on my job is construction welding. That one is more difficult because you have to figure out measurements, and you’re around more finished stuff. If the walls are finished, you have to protect the walls.”

And he’s taking what he’s already

learned on the job into his future studies.

“One of my teachers told me when you’re welding and there’s big gaps in your weld, that has something to do with your heart rate. The smaller the weld is, the slower your heart rate,” he noted, adding that the work can feel meditative when done well.

He’s not ruling out possibly opening his own forge one day, but for now, Candela’s looking at the more immediate future.

“It seems like a lot of work, but I feel like I can do it,” he said of becoming a business owner. “I just want to get whatever I can, then when I’m kind of done, then I’ll open one.”

As far as his time at Roaring Fork High School, Candela learned that in order to make the most of what happens in the classroom, first you have to show up. And it’s often the classes that feel the most difficult that end up being the most rewarding.

“My anatomy class, that was hard,” he reflected. “But I passed with Bs. Not the best but, it was difficult for me. I kind of didn’t want to show up, but when I was in class, I was like, ‘I actually like this class.’ I enjoyed that class. That’s a class I’m going to look back at.”

Courtney Hassell, Bridges High School Courtney Hassell will be heading to the Pacific Northwest, where she’ll be attending Linfield College

in McMinnville, Oregon, which awarded her a music scholarship. An avid painter and poet, Hassell will be pursuing a minor in music art to complement an education major.

“Both of my parents have been teachers before. It’s funny because they both tell me, ‘Do something better for yourself,’” she laughed. “To me, it’s a lot bigger than the salary.

It’s about being the one person that a student needs. There’s always one teacher that somebody connects with more than the other teachers, and I want to be that for other people.”

While Hassell says she had some wonderful teachers at Glenwood Springs High School, too, it was her time at Bridges that made her fall in love with education as a career choice.

“I faced a lot of bullying at Glenwood, and it was really hard to come back from that,” she said. “Honestly, there were a lot of times that I didn’t even think I would graduate. Bridges kind of saved me and realized not everyone was like that. We’re kind of accepting of everybody there. It’s like a family.”

In that regard, she hopes other students will be able to appreciate the good times in their high school careers while maintaining a larger perspective when things feel tough.

“I guess my biggest advice would be that … as real as it is, high school isn’t how the rest of your life is going to go,” she said. “Your whole life isn’t going to be based on popularity Continued on page 18.

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• Customers who do not contact the Town to select a service level will default to the medium trash with medium recycling option.

With your help, this change will be an opportunity for our community to: • Reduce the impact of trash hauling services on our streets • Do our part to reduce the amount of trash going into landfills • Decrease wildlife interactions associated with trash set-outs

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GRADS from page 9 and cliques and who’s best at sports and who’s top in all their grades.”

Although, she quipped, it was a particularly good moment when the Bridges rugby team came in third in the state.

“It was crazy because basically the whole team, none of us had played before. It was kind of the underdog situation; we kind of came out of nowhere.”

Macie Brendlinger, Colorado Rocky Mountain School Like Hassell, Macie Brendlinger will also soon call the Pacific Northwest home, as she’ll be an incoming freshman at Puget Sound University in Tacoma, Washington.

Brendlinger is certainly no stranger to travel, though — she only just returned from a trip to Nepal.

“I worked in the school in Nepal, and just comparing that to the education that I’ve received at CRMS, it’s mind blowing,” she said. “We’d walk into some classrooms, and teachers would be sleeping, there wouldn’t be a teacher there all day, it’s just … to have the type of education I’ve had at CRMS, I feel so lucky.”

Brendlinger’s interests vary, but at their core is a deep desire to help others.

“I’m looking at nursing, pre-med or environmental policy. I can’t really decide which one I want to go with because I want to help people but I want to help the planet at the same time,” she said, adding that since her time in Nepal, she’s also considering social work.

She credits her time at CRMS for that sense of compassion. It also helped her find and develop her own voice.

“All-school meetings are my favorite time at CRMS. Everyone gets together and addresses gratitude, accountability ... and anyone’s welcome to come up to the mic, and you don’t ever get judged for what you say.

You can say anything. I’ve actually gone up there and cried. Totally take advantage of going up and saying what you have to say because everyone’s so accepting there. Everyone will understand what you’re saying and not judge you, and it just feels better when you say it.”

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$5 a day keeps the college loan sharks away

By Megan Tackett Sopris Sun Staff Chances are, if you’re one of the proud parents of a recent graduate, this piece is not for you. My hope is that you’ve already completed your child’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and your family is excited for what’s ahead.

But if you’re a parent — or might be one day — not yet celebrating a high school diploma, it’s probable you’ve at least thought about the prospect of your child attending a college or university.

And how to pay for it. In my tutoring business, I see the fear around the latter arise in families of almost all income brackets.

The headlines can seem dire: the burden of student loan debt is ostensibly keeping an entire generation from realizing the very economic milestones that comprise the American Dream! Never mind the Great Recession, a markedly increased cost of living combined with stagnant wages (today’s average wage, after inflation, has about the same purchasing power as it did 40 years ago, according to the Pew Research Center) and runaway healthcare costs.

Then, of course, there’s the increased real cost of a four-year postsecondary education. When making those estimates, the numbers can make most parents feel overwhelmed before they begin: College Board recommends at least a 5-percent-per-year cost increase but up to 8 percent, just to be safe.

But all is not lost. There are myriad types of financial aid to lessen the burden, from scholarships and grants to loans and work-study programs. Scholarships and grants are the most ideal of these possibilities, as they don’t require repayment. And they’re more common than you may think. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 49 percent of University of Colorado - Boulder (CU Boulder) students receive grant or scholarship aid — $5,366 on average.

So, you’re likely thinking by now, how to fund the

rest? After all, the average total annual cost for an instate, on-campus student at CU Boulder is still about $31,044.

I can’t answer that for you — it’s a personal decision.

That said, there’s one account type worth at least exploring. Like most things financially exciting, its name is actually a number: a 529 Plan, named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. Much like a Roth IRA, 529 Plan contributions grow tax-free (though contributions are not tax deductible) and withdrawals also enjoy exemptions. And unlike using an actual Roth IRA to fund your child’s higher education, for which withdrawals can count toward a student’s income and thus wildly change financial aid offerings year to year, a 529 Plan is considered a singular asset.

Hey, wake up! This is important!

There are, of course, pros and cons to a 529 Plan. On the one hand, it offers an immense flexibility compared to other options. You could, for instance, fund a Coverdell Education Saving Account — but only at $2,000 per year, and those funds must be spent by the beneficiary’s (that’s your kid) 30th birthday. By contrast, any leftover money in a 529 Plan (maybe your kid is the next multi-millionaire startup founder who drops out and thus doesn’t need your well-intentioned savings) can be transferred to another beneficiary as many times as is needed to deplete the funds. Yes, then even you could become your own beneficiary. As long as the money is used toward tuition and fees, room and board, textbooks, computer supplies and/or special needs, it doesn’t matter whether the institution in question is a private K-12 school, trade school or traditional college or university.

If you deviate from those expenditures, however, you’ll incur a 10-percent penalty. And if you want absolute control of how your money is invested, a 529 Plan may not be your cup of tea, as most are exclusively in mutual funds and electronically traded funds. Like many investments, do your research regarding hidden management fees that can cut into your child’s tuition funds.

Often, though, you can offset some of those fees by claiming a state income tax deduction for contributions

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made to a 529 Plan. Furthermore, you can actually avoid certain taxes by funding a 529; as of 2019, individuals can contribute up to $15,000 without incurring a gift tax. For a couple filing jointly, that amount doubles.

There’s one more benefit worth noting: when determining the Family Expected Contribution (FEC), FAFSA will weigh any student-owned asset at 20 percent. A parent-owned asset, however, comes in at up to 5.64 percent for the EFC determination. So if a parent has $20,000 saved into a 529 Plan in a parent’s name, that’s a $1,128 asset on a student’s FAFSA as opposed to a $4,000 asset in the student’s name.

What’s this mean to you now? Let’s say your child is 13 years old and you’re just thinking about saving for college. Let’s also say you have $2,500 saved right now.

I firmly advocate for getting that latte — life deserves caffeine, in my mind — but if you could find $5 per day to stash away into a 529 Plan, then if that plan earned a 6-percent return, you’ll have $16,276 by the time your kid is a legal adult.

That’s not nothing.

And say you’re just now celebrating a first birthday.

If you start now at that same rate, you’ll have more than $70,000 squirreled away.

But don’t take my word for it; there are actual experts presenting about this very subject at the Carbondale Branch Library Tuesday, June 11.

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Who: Carolyn Williams and Peg Corcillo When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 Where: Carbondale Branch Library, 320 Sopris Ave.

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Community Calendar

THURSDAY June 6

HISTORIC TOUR • Get a tour around Basalt from author Bennett Bramson at 4 p.m., followed by a 6 p.m. game of trivia at the library (14 Midland Ave.).

ART AROUND TOWN • Check out the new public art and hear from the artists with a walk beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall.

WILD COMPASSION • Photos of western lands by Dawson Struempler will be on display at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.) with a 7 p.m. opening reception.

FIRST RODEO • Catch the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo at 7:30 p.m. at the Gus Darien Arena on Catherine Store weekly through Aug. 22.

FRIDAY June 7 SUMMER READING • Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.) kicks off the season from noon to 4 p.m.

ELLIPSIS • Savanna LaBauve shows off the fruits of a twoyear residency with a show at the Carbondale Clay Center (135 Main St.) with a 6 to 8 p.m. opening.

BAUHAUS SEEN • Carbondale Arts (76 S. Fourth St.) hosts a group exhibition curated by Brad Reed Nelson, Richard Carter and Dave Durrance with a 6 to 8 p.m. reception.

To list your event, email information to news@soprissun.com. Deadline is noon on Monday.

Events take place in Carbondale unless noted.

FRI June 7 - THU June 13

MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre (427 Main St.) presents “Booksmart” (R) at 7:30 p.m. June 7-9 and 11-13 as well as “The Mustang” (R) at 5:15 p.m. June 8. Closed June 10.

SATURDAY June 8

HALF MARATHON • Starting at Lions Park at 7:45 a.m., run along the river down the beautiful Frying Pan River Valley and finish in downtown Basalt.

SKATE REVIVAL • Boarders descend on North Face Park beginning at 9:30 a.m. for all categories of competition — information and registration at 510-1214.

ECO DOC • 350 Roaring Fork presents “Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution” at the Glenwood Springs Public Library (815 Cooper Ave.) with free screenings at 1 and 3 p.m. and networking and discussion in between.

UKULELE JAM • Join the Crystal River UkuLadies and UkuDudes from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.) for lessons, guest artists, single alongs and more.

MAGIC • Doc Eas0n comes down from Snowmass for a 6:30 p.m. performance at the Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

STREETSIDE YOGA • DJ Bhakti Styler and Jodi Huffman invite you to an all-levels class at 6:15 p.m. in front of Kula Yoga (443 Main St.). Drop in or use your pass, but register in advance.

ACOUSTIC FOLK • The Dead Horses take the stage at 7 p.m. at Steve’s Guitars (19 N. Fourth St.). Reservations at sguitars@ sopris.net.

SWEET HARMONIES • Feeding Giants returns to Slow Groovin’ (101 W. First St., Marble) for a 7 p.m. show.

STONES COVERS • Emotional Rescue plays Beer Works (647 Main St.) from 9 p.m. ‘til midnight.

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SAT June 8 & SUN June 9

BALLOON BASH • Crown Mountain Park’s Summerfest comes complete with a 5K, pancake breakfast, baloon rides, kids’ activities and plenty of live music — see the full schedule on page 15.

SUNDAY June 9

RAKU WORKSHOP • Anne Goldberg takes you from glazing to firing with a 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. mix of instruction and independent work time at the Carbondale Clay Center (135 Main St.) . $75 includes breakfast and all fees, but bring bisqueware to fire and register in advance.

PEDELEANDO • A communitywide celebration of cycling, health and sustainability starts at North Face Park at 10:30 a.m. with a group ride, followed by music by DJ Scratch and lunch in the park.

PARTY FOR HATTIE • Celebrate the life of one of Carbondale’s founding citizens, Hattie Thompson Holland, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Thompson House History Park, 301 Lewies Lane, Carbondale.

The fun will include a Community Picnic, games, music, a cake contest, free

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PRESERVE PICNIC • The Aspen Center For Environmental Studies (ACES) hosts its annual membership dinner from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hallam Lake (100 Puppy Smith St., Aspen). Get your tickets for $10 to $25 at www. aspennature.org/classes/picnicpreserve-membership-dinner.

MUDFLOW WARNINGS • Emergency officials are advising residents who live in and around the Lake Christine burn scar area to be aware of the high risk for flash flooding and mud and debris flows that could occur after heavy rainfall. Local emergency officials are hosting a community meeting to address the risk and how to be prepared, to be held on June 10 at 6 p.m. at Eagle County Annex building (20 Eagle County Dr., El Jebel).

TUESDAY June 11

LOCOMOTION • The circus and science come together in a 11 a.m. show at the Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.).

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SUMMER CONCERT • Enjoy free live music from Sleepy Justice at 3 p.m. and The Outer Vibe at 5 p.m. in Sopris Park.

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WEDNESDAY June 12

FIRST FARMERS MARKET • Get fresh produce and other goods from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fourth Street Plaza in Carbondale, weekly through Sept. 25.

RIDE THE ROCKIES • The town hosts 2,000 riders and supporters with live music, food and a beer garden from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Fourth Street Plaza.

INDIE POP • The Ordinary Two make their Carbondale debut at 7 p.m. at White House PIzza (801 Main Ct.).

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EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN • Catch the staff of The Sun and special guests on KDNK (88.1 FM) at 4 p.m. first and third Thursdays.

WALK WITH A DOC • ASPEN Valley Hospital (401 Castle Creek Rd.) invites you to meet in the cafeteria at 10 a.m. the first Saturday of the month for a short discussion on a health-related topics, such as high blood pressure, asthma, anxiety, etc.

RUN AROUND • Independence Run & Hike hosts a run around town Saturdays at 8 a.m. Meet at the store 596 Highway 133 (in La Fontana Plaza) and run various distances, with different routes each week. Info: 704-0909.

HEALTH THROUGH NUTRITION • Free opportunities include a PowerPoint presentation by Retired Family Physician, Dr. Greg Feinsinger about the science behind plant-based nutrition, on the first Monday of every month at 7 pm., as well as Monday morning free one-hour consultations by appointment for heart attack and other chronic illness prevention through Plant-Based Whole Foods Lifestyle. (Call 3795718.) A once a month PlantBased whole foods potluck for anyone interested in plant-based living is the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. All events take place at 3rd Street Center, 520 S. Third St. LOSS SUPPORT • The Compassionate Friends of the Roaring Fork Valley, a group for parents, grandparents or siblings who have lost a child of any age, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at The Orchard (110 Snowmass Dr.).

GRIEF AND LOSS • Pathfinders offers a grief and loss support group every other Monday at 6 p.m., and a caregiver support group every other Wednesday noon. An RSVP is required to Robyn Hubbard at 319-6854.

Pathfinders offers support groups from Aspen to Rifle and is located in Carbondale at 1101 Village Rd. Info:

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MEDITATION • Free silent meditation sessions are held at the Launchpad (76 S. Fourth St.) from 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (info at 306-1015).

YOGA • Get a donation-based introduction to Hatha Yoga from 8 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays at The Launchpad (76 S. Fourth St.).

TAI CHI • All levels are welcome to participate a gentle path to health and flexibility from 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays with John Norton.

Marty Finkelstein offers a 5 to 5:30 course for beginners before his 5:30 to 7 p.m. class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Both classes take place at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.).

SANSKRIT MANTRA • Devika Gurung demonstrates how chant is about more than spirituality, but also breath and rhythm at 4:30 p.m. Sundays at The Launchpad (76 S. Fourth St.).

RF INSIGHT • Monday Night Meditation meets from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at Roaring Fork Aikikai (2553 Dolores Way) and offers instruction in the Buddhist practice of Vipassana. RFI also offers secular mindfulness at the Carbondale Community School and is working with CMC to provide a class on “Zen and the Art of Dying” — more info at roaringforkinsight.org.

DHARMA • The Way of Compassion Dharma Center holds a Dharma talk and meditation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and a silent meditation and Buddha of Compassion practice at 8 a.m.

Saturdays at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.).

MINDFULNESS • The Mindful Life Program in the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.) offers group sessions Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation and registration is not necessary. Info: mindfullifeprogram.org and 970633-0163.

MINDFULNESS IN RECOVERY • An inclusive, peer-led recovery support group open to anyone with a desire for recovery — independent of faith and regardless of race, gender or orientation — meets Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. in room 36 of the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.) LOVE ADDICTS • Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, a 12step group will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Holland Hills United Methodist Church (167 Holland Hills Rd., Basalt).

ROTARY • The Carbondale Rotary Club meets at the Carbondale Fire Station (300 Meadowood Dr.) at 6:45 a.m.

Wednesdays. The Mt. Sopris Rotary meets at White House Pizza (801 Main Ct.) at noon every Thursday.

BOOK CLUB • Join friends and fellow readers to discuss great books at Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.) at 4 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month; call 963-2889 for this month's selection.

WRITERS GROUP • Wordsmiths of all experience and abilities gather at the Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.) at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of the month.

STORYTIME • Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.) hosts stories, songs and more for ages four and up at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays and three and under at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

YOUR STORY, YOUR LIFE • A free facilitated workshop for adults, writing your personal history, one story at a time.

Facilitated by Shelly Merriam, historian/writer/genealogist.

First and third Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library, (815 Cooper Ave.). Info at 9455958 or gcpld.org.

STORY ART • Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.), in partnership with the Aspen Art Museum, invites kids to learn about artists and create masterpieces of their own at 4 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month.

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Town Report

A FULL TIME, benefitted parks maintenance job has been posted — contact rsissom@carondaleco. net or 510-1327 for info. Summer seasonal positions include lifeguards and swim instructors (mdonnelly@carbondaleco.net / 510-1280), recreation assistance (wtempest@carbondaleco.net / 510-1279), climbing instructors ( jwall@carbondaleco.net / 5101214) and vegetation management (mcallas@carbondaleco.net / 510-1331).

CONCRETE REPAIR on the Meadowood Drive project occupied most of the week for the streets crew. Once a section of new sidewalk is completed, the rest of the work will be turned over to a contractor.

PARK IRRIGATION was temporarily turned off due to natural moisture in an effort to conserve water. The approach will continue based on the weather forecast.

SWIM LESSONS start June 10.

The pool saw fewer visitors in its first week, likely a function of cooler, wetter weather. It did, however, host the Carbondale Community School triathlon and Carbondale Middle School’s end-of-year cardboard canoe race.

TOBACCO CHECKS turned up just one noncompliant retailer.

ROAD STRIPING continued, with traffic management and parking closures on Main Street to help with the process. Crack sealing also continues as weather allows.

POLICE TRAINING included Leadership in Police Organizations for Sgt. Robb Windham, Field Training for Officer Tade Shivel and Community Engagement and Public Information for Executive Assistant Anna Ramirez. Lt. Wurtsmith and Mesa County Deputy Larry Nelson are also teaching an International Police Mountain Bike Association Bike Patrol class.

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From May 24 through 30, Carbondale Police handled 2269 calls for service.

During that period, officers investigated the following cases of note:

SUNDAY May 26 at 11:41 a.m. Police were called to intervene when a large dog attacked a small dog. They were obliged to use a taser on the large one — and the owners were issued a summons — while the small one was taken to emergency care.

REGISTRATION CHECKS at construction sites resulted in several warnings for noncompliance.

WEED MANAGEMENT with saturated steam was tested, with the Town Arborist assessing it to be a potential chemical-free tool for the purpose.

Cop Shop

SATURDAY May 25 at 1:23 a.m. After being pulled over for not stopping at a stop sign, a 44-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

TRASH SIGNUPS have begun at carbondalegov.org.

EXPLORATORY EXCAVATION work took place for the Nettle Creek Hydro project.

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MONDAY May 27 at 3:51 p.m. Following a report of a fight in progress at City market, police tracked a 46-year-old woman through a license plate and arrested her for third degree assault.

Carbondale Middle School celebrated the end of the school year with a cardboard canoe race at the John M. Fleet Pool on May 29.

Begining June 8, the pool will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays — go to carbondalerec.com for the full schedule.

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TUESDAY May 28 at 11:30 a.m. A backpack found at Bridges High School was brought to the police department for safekeeping.

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Skadron to lead CMC Carbondale, Aspen campuses Staff Report Colorado Mountain College in Aspen and Carbondale will soon have a new leader: the City of Aspen’s long-serving mayor, Steven Skadron.

Skadron completes his third and final term on June 10 and is scheduled to begin as CMC vice president and campus dean for Aspen and Carbondale Aug. 1.

Skadron became an ideal choice to lead the campuses because CMC often recruits innovative and creative leaders with diverse backgrounds to advance its multi-campus system. Those same qualities are hallmarks of his policy work, most notably around environmental stewardship, economic diversification and mobility.

He is also a long-time valley resident familiar with both the Carbondale and Aspen communities. Prior to his public service, he worked at the college as an instructor and marketing consultant.

“I am so pleased that Steve Skadron has found his way back to CMC, after his many years in public service,” said Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, president and CEO of Colorado Mountain College. “Aspen and Carbondale are special communities that exemplify modern mountain towns with their progressive embrace of the arts, innovative

economies and dynamic social consciousness.

Steve, whom REI called ‘one of the five coolest mountain-town mayors in America,’ knows this region well.”

As to the selection of Skadron to lead the Aspen and Carbondale campuses, Hauser said, “CMC shares many synergies with the efforts he championed as mayor, including the outdoor industry economy, sustainability, and thoughtful approaches to transit and infrastructure. In light of the transformative opportunities that lie ahead for CMC, Steve is the right person, at the right time, to take on this exciting role.”

Last month the current campus dean and vice president, Dr. Linda Steven Skadron. Courtesy photo.

Crockett, announced that she was returncharged with recruiting a new ing to teaching full-time in the campus leader who could step fall. A few weeks later, CMC’s right in; relates to and respects elected board of trustees voted the unique communities of unanimously to commit to ma- Carbondale and Aspen; moves jor facility and programmatic easily among the public and improvements at the college’s nonprofit sectors, industry, and Aspen campus. community partners; and unGiven the very significant derstands the college’s mission, projects underway at CMC vision and direction. With Skadacross the Roaring Fork Val- ron’s tenure in Aspen city govley, college leadership was then

ernment ending in June, and his close knowledge of the entire mountain region, the stars lined up.

Skadron is a former adjunct faculty member in CMC’s Isaacson School of Communication, Arts and Media, and his appointment was lauded by the school’s namesake and past CEO of the Aspen Institute.

Offered Walter Isaacson, “It has been my strong position for years that Colorado Mountain College is a unique gem in higher education and we are lucky to have this valuable asset in Colorado’s mountain region. The future will be even brighter with Steve Skadron at the helm of CMC’s Aspen and Carbondale campuses.

“His experience and visionary style will connect many dots and elevate CMC’s role in workforce training, collaborative partnerships, and making this high-cost region inclusive and accessible to a younger and more diverse generation who will compose the civic fabric of the community for decades to come,” said Isaacson.

Skadron also provided 12

years’ service to the community as a member of the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority Board of Directors. Dan Blankenship, RFTA’s chief executive officer, said, “Whenever a persuasive board advocate for RFTA was needed to meet with our congressional delegation, Steve volunteered to make the whirlwind visits to Washington, D.C. Most notably in 2011, he helped garner a $25 million grant for the VelociRFTA Bus Rapid Transit project. Steve is never shy about asking hard questions or making difficult decisions.”

Charles Cunniffe, CMC trustee for Pitkin County, said, “I am so pleased that Mayor Skadron has agreed to lead our Aspen and Carbondale campuses. He understands our college, as well as the needs and potential of these unique communities. Steve is a visionary thinker with a track record of working with various stakeholders to address challenges and forge solutions. Dr. Crockett’s steady leadership has positioned the campus perfectly and I wish her the best as she joins the CMC faculty. What a win-win for CMC.” “Steve’s wit and good humor are going to be greatly missed

by RFTA’s board and staff,” Blankenship said. “We wish him tremendous success in his new role with CMC.”

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Eagle Commissioners commit to renewable electricity In April, the Eagle County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution committing to 100-percent renewable electricity at all County operations and facilities. The County was able to reach this goal through participation in Holy Cross Energy’s Renewable Energy Purchase Program (REPP). The resolution also supports replacement of heating and transportation fuels with renewable energy sources and general adoption of renewable energy in the larger community.

REPP gives all local residents and businesses the option to receive electricity from 100-percent renewable energy resources directly feeding the HCE grid.

By participating in the program, Eagle County has reached its goal of reducing carbon pollution from internal operations 50 percent by 2030 immediately, 11 years ahead of schedule.

Nominations sought for Western Slope Resource Advisory Councils The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for its two Western Slope resource advisory councils.

The Southwest RAC covers the BLM Southwest District, including the Grand Junction, Uncompahgre and Tres Rios field offices. The Northwest RAC covers the BLM Northwest District including the Colorado River Valley, Kremmling, Little Snake and White River field offices.

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Nominations must be submitted by June 14; more info at blm.gov/get-involved/ resource-advisory-council/apply.

Governor signs landmark LGBTQ legislation Surrounded by bill sponsors, members of the LGBT Legislative Caucus, elected officials, coalition members, and folks who have testified in support of these bills over the last five years, the country’s first openly gay governor signed HB19-1039: Jude’s Law and HB19-1129: Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors.

An iteration of a transgender birth certification modernization act has been introduced in Colorado each session since 2015. Thanks to Jude’s Law, Coloradans will be able to update their gender on their birth certificate to M, F or X — without a surgery, a doctor’s note or court order.

This bill removes both the surgery requirement and court order requirement, as well as publication requirement for a name change in order to reflect one’s gender identity. A new birth certificate will be issued instead of an amended birth certificate when updating gender.

Polis vetoes consumer protection legislation Gov. Polis vetoed House Bill 191212, which would have extended the Community Manager Licensing program

for one year while stakeholders meet over the summer and fall to finetune the program for legislation in 2020. Instead, there will no longer be any licensing required to manage an HOA.

Ski boosters want feds to help Colorado Rep. Scott Tipton is one of three U.S. Representatives who have introduced H.R. 2509, the Ski Area Fee Retention Act, which would help support recreation improvements in ski areas by establishing a funding account within the U.S. Forest Service specifically dedicated to permitting.

“This legislation seeks to reduce bureaucracy by empowering the U.S. Forest Service to keep more of the fees they receive from ski areas, expediting the permitting process and ultimately benefitting outdoor enthusiasts,” Rep. Tipton said.

Currently, there are 122 ski areas nationwide that sit on public lands generating approximately $37 million in permit fees, which are sent to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Ski areas rely on funds from the Forest Service Recreation Program for improvement projects, but staffing shortages and underfunding has prolonged the period in which approvals are granted.

H.R. 2509 will allow the U.S. Forest Service to retain a portion of the fees generated from ski areas to support permit administration.

Gardner backs banking services for legal cannabis businesses U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led a bipartisan

group of Senators to introduce legislation to ensure that legal cannabis businesses can access banking services.

The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2019 would solve a key logistical and public safety problem in states that have legalized medicinal or recreational cannabis.

Currently, cannabis businesses operating under state laws that have legalized medicinal or recreational cannabis have been mostly denied access to the banking system because banks that provide them services can be prosecuted under federal law.

The bill also creates a safe harbor from criminal prosecution and liability and asset forfeiture for banks and their officers and employees who provide financial services to legitimate, state-sanctioned cannabis businesses, while maintaining banks’ right to choose not to offer those services.

Public invited to comment on Big Game Season The public is invited to comment on Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff recommendations and alternatives for the 2020-24 Big Game Season Structure.

The recommendations and alternatives document and link to the public comment form can be found at cpw.state.co.us/ thingstodo/Pages/SeasonStructure.aspx.

The comment form will be open through June 26 so that the public can share specific input. CPW uses a five-year BGSS as a framework for annual big game hunting regulations. These recommendations will also be discussed with the CPW Commission at its June meeting, with final approval scheduled for July.

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Citizen group presents shooting range recommendations

By Justin Patrick Sopris Sun Correspondent The Basalt Shooting Range Working Group will present its recommendations to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) about the future of the Basalt gun range from 6 to 8 p.m.Thursday evening in a public meeting at Basalt High School.

The Working Group is composed of six volunteer citizens with “diverse backgrounds,” all residents of the town, who first convened in late 2018 and met at least once a month to hash out the issues and concerns surrounding the controversial shooting range in the wake of the Lake Christine Fire. Their goal was to present a cohesive set of recommendations for the agency to consider moving forward.

The 13,000-acre wildfire was apparently started by Richard Miller and Alison Marcus using prohibited tracer ammunition at the range. The range was closed following the fire, but was eventually reopened despite objections from some residents and town council members.

Ultimately, the range operates under the authority of CPW. Representatives of the agency will be present Thursday to listen to the working group’s findings.

“Nothing was off the table,” said Mike Porras, Public Information Officer for CPW’s Northwest Region. “Everything was up for consideration. They studied the issue from all sides.”

Porras explained that CPW announced the formation of the working group last year. Many citizens volunteered for the

post, but CPW whittled that number to six to balance fairly representing different points of view with logistical efficacy. The members include George Trantow, Bill Kane, Stacey Craft, Rob Leavitt, Larry Emery, and Charles Spickert, “all longtime residents of Basalt,” according to a press release.

“The working group members are comprised of folks from different A range safety officer observes recreational shooters. backgrounds and interests,” Courtesy photo. said Porras. “Some of them are definitely not Though it remains to be seen how closely shooting enthusiasts, some of them are…We the agency will follow the suggestions, felt six was a good number. It would make Porras emphasized the agency’s willingness it easier to work together,” he said. Porras to consider input from the public. said only Basalt residents were invited to “One thing I can say is CPW works very participate because “that’s where the fire had hard to include the public and public’s input the most impacts. That’s where the range is in our management decisions,” he said. “We located.” cannot manage arbitrarily without public According to the press release, the working input.” group members were able to consult with Porras said that although CPW formed experts. They conducted thorough research the working group, the agency “had very and debated each other as they moved minimal oversight over it.” Thursday’s public towards their final recommendations. meeting is ostensibly the first time agency “The members took their mission very staff will hear their recommendations. seriously,” said JT Romatzke, Northwest Although the public will be able to ask Regional Manager for Colorado Parks and questions and make comments at Thursday’s Wildlife. “Not everyone may agree with the meeting, it is informational only in nature findings and recommendations, but keep in and not designed to gather public input, mind that this was a thorough process and according to the press release. “CPW staff we urge everyone to respect that.” will set specific goals and evaluate long term Porras could not recall another instance management plans for the range, utilizing of CPW creating a working group of citizens the recommendations of the Basalt Shooting to make recommendations to the agency. Range Working Group.”

“To Question is the Answer” This Sunday, you can ask Rev. Shawna Foster any question that you want, and she will answer spontaneously from the pulpit – with Rev. Shawna Foster and Guest Musician Sophia Clark

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Car chase, stolen solar panels miff police Letters From the archives of the Roaring Fork Valley Journal and The Sopris Sun June 7, 1979 Police Chief Verne Soucie issued a protest to the Colorado State Patrol and the Glenwood Springs Police Department, over a high-speed chase that began in Glenwood, zoomed up Highway 82 and ended up charging through Carbondale on Highway 133.

“They ran three or four people off the road up the Crystal and went through Carbondale at speeds over 100 miles per hour,” Soucie complained.

The drivers were arrested near Paonia Reservoir when their truck spun off the road on a sharp turn.

June 3, 1999 Town officials, as they contemplated revisions to Carbondale’s Comprehensive Plan, were thinking about annexation of part of the disputed area known as East Mesa or White Hill. Town planners and consultants had initially thought only of identifying open lands south of town as potential sites for new development.

But the planning and zoning commission asked the Rock Creek Studio consultants to take a look at the East Mesa as well when considering expansion of the town’s “three-mile boundary of influence” for development-proposal purposes.

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June 8, 1989 The Colorado Yule Marble Company, hoping to reopen historic quarries above the village of Marble in remote Gunnison County, continue to run into roadblocks and snags on what they had hoped would be an easy cruise to victory. Despite local and federal support for the plan, at least initially, unexpected events plagued the effort.

The death of a high company official in a car crash, then a bureaucratic impasse with Gunnison County over improvements to the road to the quarry put the governmental review process on hold, and company officials predicted it would be at least a year before quarrying could begin, if ever.

June 4, 2009 Coordinated action among area police agencies and a little help from the public helped the Carbondale Police Department recover 30 photovoltaic panels stolen in the wee hours of Memorial Day from the roof of the Carbondale Recreation and Community Center.An alert local resident reported seeing a truck parked at the Center on the night of the theft, a truck that police knew belonged to a “frequent flyer” they had had dealings with before.

The truck was found in Aspen, with the panels in the back and were returned to the Town of Carbondale while police agencies worked gathering sufficient evidence to charge someone with the theft.

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other donations for the baseball tournament: Alpine Bank, Bonfire Coffee, Gran Farnum Printing, Larry Williams Photography, Marble Distillery, Nieslanik Beef, Pour House, R & A Enterprises, Roaring Fork Valley CO-OP, Sarah Achey Modjeski, Village Smithy, Wagner Rents, White Lodge Tattoo, Ron and Darlene Goscha, Todd and Cindy Goscha, Tim and Jackie Goscha, Marty Madsen and Jade Bath.

Until next year, be kind and stay ornery!

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Carbondalians for compassion Dear Editor: Conscientious Carbondalions packed the Crystal Theatre May 29 for a screening of local filmmaker Sylvia Johnson’s “Refuge(e)”, an account of two asylumseekers from Africa who’d committed no crime, but were detained at the Cibola County Correctional Facility in New Mexico, a private, for profit prison, for months while their applications were reviewed.

The message of the film was conditions in these private prisons are inhumane and incarcerating innocent asylumseekers there is the height of injustice.

What can we do about it? Divest, says Common Dreams, the online activist organization, go for the money.

I recently went through the exercise of divesting from fossil fuel companies.

That was easy. I looked over my portfolio and the name “Chevron” jumped up and

hit me in the face. “Get rid of it,” I told my investment counselor.

Private prisons are harder to find.

They often hide in innocuous places like retirement funds. PERA, the state of Colorado’s teacher retirement fund, is heavily invested in GEO’s Aurora Detention Center, which is similar to the Cibola facility.

Banks frequently back private prisons. Leading the list is that bastion of evil Wells Fargo, who digs down deep for CoreCivic, the operator of Cibila. Other banks supporting private prisons are JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, BNP Paribas, Sun Trust, and U.S. Bancorp. If you have accounts at any of these banks, I recommend you suggest they divest or you’ll take your business elsewhere.

The two asylum-seekers in the film, Alpha and Zeferino, were fleeing from life-threatening political violence in their country. If they hadn’t been helped by the Santa Fe Dreamers Project, a nonprofit that aids immigrants, Alpha and Zeferino probably would’ve been deported back to an almost certain death after their incarceration. Immigrants without legal representation stand little chance in asylum court.

I see no need for private, for-profit prisons even in criminal cases, which these aren’t. What’s next, private, forprofit courts? Our current bail system may make our courts appear to be for profit, but they shouldn’t be. If you’re sentenced to prison by the people, you should serve your sentence in a public prison.

Fred Malo Jr. Carbondale

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Traffic was unusually heavy in Carbondale at 6:31 a.m. on June 4, as cars trucks and pedestrians had to give up the right-of-way to bovines, equines, working canines and their human handlers. Members of the Nieslanik family, helpers and friends took their annual spring trek through town as they guided their herd to their summer home up Thompson Creek to dine on the sweet green grass of public land. Photos by Jane Bachrach.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Town Of Carbondale

Parks & Recreation Department North Face Park Pickleball Court Project

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Town of Carbondale is seeking two simultaneous proposals: RFP #1 Excavation and site prep for 6 pickleball courts at the North Face Park RFP #2 Ground-up, post tensioned concrete construction by pickleball court builder.

Interested firms who would like to receive a copy of either RFP should contact: Parks & Recreation Director, Eric Brendlinger, at (970) 510-1277 (OR) ebrendlinger@carbondaleco.net.

A copy of the RFP is also available for download at www.carbondalegov.org

RFP bid packets must be received by June 21, 2019.

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