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Volume 4, Number 49 | January 17, 2013

Basketball is in full swing at Roaring Fork High School and both the boy’s and girl’s team take winning records into the last half of January. Counter clockwise from upper left: Tanner Nieslanik (14), Trae Moxley (20), Israel Leyva (2), Dakotah Grett (24) and Jack Fisher (15). For more on Ram basketball, please turn to page 5. Photos by Sue Rollyson

John Cage festival includes Carbondale pianist

By Trina Ortega Sopris Sun Correspondent

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arbondale’s well-loved piano teacher and contemporary music advocate Laurel Karlik Sheehan will perform this weekend alongside other prominent and historically important musicians at the prestigious three-month John

Cage: Beyond Silence festival.

Beyond Silence celebrates the music of revolutionary contemporary composer John Cage. It takes place at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. For the third and final portion of the festival, titled Number Pieces, Sheehan will perform Cage’s composition “Two2” with

longtime colleague Rob Haskins, an associate professor of music at the University of New Hampshire, Durham.

“I have performed this piece 16 times, but for the first time I am performing at a festival with others who are best known in the world for their Cage performances. Now I’m part of that acclaimed international group,” Shee-

han said.“Even when I say it out loud it feels weird to me. It feels like I’m not humble enough. … It’s a dream come true.”

The festival is presented by Bowerbird, which showcases all manner of contemporary music events in Philadelphia, according to Haskins. The 2012/2013 festival is a parCAGE FESTIVAL page 7

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Carbondale Commentary The views and opinions expressed on the Commentary page do not necessarily reflect those of The Sopris Sun. The Sopris Sun invites all members of the community to submit letters to the editor or guest columns. For more information, e-mail editor Lynn Burton at news@soprissun.com, or call 510-3003.

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More on SEI Dear Editor: On behalf of all of the staff at Solar Energy International, both in Carbondale and Paonia, I’d like to share with you a continuation to the guest opinion entitled “Looking back at SEI’s legacy in Carbondale.”

To summarize, though SEI is a non-profit, we are nevertheless a business and seven months ago we had to make hard decisions that were necessary for the organization to continue.Yes, we laid off staff.Yes, we downsized as an organization and refocused. The story does not end there.

The result of making those tough decisions was exactly what we hoped for. SEI has emerged stronger than before and continues the life-changing work of teaching people about renewable energy both in the U.S. and around the world. We want everyone to know that SEI has not shut its doors and has not left the Roaring Fork Valley.

We have trained over 23,000 people in renewable energy during the past 21 years. In fact, in the last few months, SEI trained engineers in Kuwait in PV; trained solar installers and teachers for Arizona’s largest utility; trained technicians and installed PV systems on schools in Benin, Africa; taught hundreds of people through our online classes; held trainings on the Pine Ridge and Hopi reservations; and trained electrical inspectors in Colorado and Utah.

We published our new PV Design and Installation textbook. In a few short months, we’ve already sold thousands of books to community colleges, universities and to industry. We are working with veterans and active duty military through our new Veterans Program, and are actively working in Central America through a U.S. State Department grant.

Locally, our Solar In the Schools (SIS) Manager, Noah Davis, is halfway through a pilot program at Sopris Elementary in Glenwood Springs. This curriculum development program incorporates renewables and efficiency into everyday lessons for grades 1-5 and may expand throughout the district next year. Solar In the Schools is also working with several local high schools to start a solar radio controlled car racing series — the first in the U.S. I invite you to our Carbondale office which is located in the Third Street Center and which we share with CLEER, or to come to the Paonia office. Visit with our staff. You

only have to be in the office for a few minutes to realize that things are really happening at SEI, and in the words of Mark Twain, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.”

While we fondly look back on our first 21 years, we are actively planning and evolving for the next 21.

Kathryn Swartz Interim Executive Director Solar Energy International Paonia and Carbondale

LIFT-UP thanks Dear Editor: The Carbondale LIFT-UP office would like to say “thank you” to a very kind and generous community for all the donations of food, money and clothing this year. Your giving put smiles on the faces of those needing food for their families when times were hard for them.

I am saying thank you for them also.

We are able to give to them as you give to us. We appreciate all of you.

Debi Boyle LIFT-UP Coordinator Carbondale

More on flower pots Dear Editor: In the Dec. 27 edition of The Sopris Sun, there was a picture of one of the downtown flower pots by Jane Bachrach. The text under the picture stated that the downtown flower pot project attracted almost a dozen volunteers.

We’re writing to clarify that the actual number of these “green thumb volunteers” who for three summers have participated in this summer project was actually 24 volunteers plus their assistants, and they purchased their own flowers for the project.

The town’s Tony Coia adds peat moss to these pots after signs of spring appear. He is also responsible for watering all the plants three times a week throughout the summer (not to mention that he takes down all the festive holiday lights hung on over 70 downtown trees).

In the fall, there is another group of volunteers who review and judge each pot for its creativity and attractiveness and then designate the winners. The judging is divided into two categories: the Commercial Group and the Citizen Group.

Cash prizes are awarded to the winners, and this past year’s prizes were provided by The Carbondale Business Coalition (CBC) and the Seven Star Rebekah Lodge #91.

We are happy to announce our new partner in this project, The Seven Star Rebekah Lodge #91 (or The Near New Ladies).

Donna Natal is our contact.

When the weather begins to be warmer (May-June), Tony will remove all the evergreens from the pots and transplant them around the parks in Carbondale.

The volunteers for the downtown flower pot project will be thinking about their choices for the upcoming planting project, and we have a small waiting list of citizens wanting to plant if that opportunity arises.

Stay tuned for the new summer show of beautiful flowers and colors coming to our town – think spring!

The Carbondale Business Coalition The Seven Star Rebekah Lodge #91

PitCo’s head is in the clouds Dear Editor: It is interesting that Pitkin County believes it has jurisdiction over airspace and intends to try to regulate aerial filming. The National Airspace System (NAS) is regulated solely by the FAA through the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s). The county has zero regulatory authority over any part of the NAS. I’m sure county attorney John Ely will quickly discover this fact as he consults with the FAA on the issue.

Regarding the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s), in February 2012 Congress passed the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which requires the FAA to create a regulatory framework for UAV’s by 2015.

The FAA is currently in process with this mandate, with their foremost goal being aviation safety for all manned and unmanned aircraft.

Pitkin County should understand that their jurisdiction ends at ground level and leave the airspace regulations to the proper authorities at the FAA. Jon Fredericks Altitude Filmworks Carbondale

Concerning Wexner swap Dear Editor: We are writing this letter simply to go on record with Pitkin County Commissioner Michael Owsley and a few other brave and articulate souls like Paul Andersen, Anne Rickenbaugh, Hawk Greenway, John Bender and Bill Jochems. We are especially grateful to Owsley for standing on ethical, long-view principles and we are deeply disappointed in the rest of the Pitkin County commissioners.

This whole Wexner land swap scheme is so transparently shallow and self-serving and just plain wrong to do a 2-for-1 swap of public land so that the super-uber rich can simply come in and buy up properties in the Crystal

Valley and then use them as bargaining chips to get what they wanted all along: to amass and consolidate their holdings at the base of Mount Sopris.The money they are offering for management and planning, etc. is a drop in the bucket for the long-term effects of this swap.

County manager Jon Peacock commented he was surprised there wasn’t more public feedback. We are absolutely sure it is not for lack of interest or concern. You may notice that it is always Wexners’ “representatives” at the endless meetings. Also the newspaper notes that the “County agreement resulted from closed-door negotiations between the Wexners’ representatives and the county commissioners.” The rest of us don’t have paid representatives to send to these meetings; we only have our vote and free speech and a responsibility to do everything we can to protect public land.

The county announced its initial approval of the swap on Dec. 19. Did anyone wonder about the timing, a week before Christmas when we were dealing with extra holiday activities and working our tails off to survive in this economy?

Also, a while back, the BLM noted in a public Land Exchange Feasibility Analysis that “Most of the funding for processing this exchange will be provided by the proponents.

What are the limits of what money can buy?

Can these billionaires come in and just keep having their way with our public lands?

Diane Kenney John McCormick N. Bill Creek Road Carbondale

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Correction An item in the Jan. 3 Scuttlebutt headlined “Cool” should have read: According to an e-mail that’s going around, Garrett Edquist worked with filmmaker Roger Brown on a piece for Rocky Mountain PBS titled “Vail, The Rise of America’s Iconic Ski Resort.”

Edquist is a Glenwood Springs resident.

Also, the Jan. 10 Sopris Sun incorrectly stated that Kim Loving is the new LIFT-UP director. She is assistant director. LIFT-UP serves the public from Aspen to Parachute.

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New jiu jitsu studio teaching women to defend themselves

By Trina Ortega Sopris Sun Correspondent Adam Nickamin has a newborn baby girl and knowing that a sexual assault or rape occurs every six minutes in the United States, he now has an even more pressing desire to help women defend themselves in an attack and perhaps prevent confrontations altogether.

So he offers classes in Gracie jiu jitsu, which he believes is the best self-defense martial art in the world. Gracie jiu jitsu, also called Brazilian jiu jitsu, is named after a Rio de Janeiro family that sculpted their own selfdefense version from Japanese jiu jitsu.

“No experience is necessary, so if you want to learn how to defend yourself in a fun, safe, and cooperative learning environment, this self-defense class for women is the way to go,” said Nickamin, a Rolfer/massage therapist by trade and owner of Gracie Carbondale.

At his Gracie Carbondale studio on Buggy Circle, Nickamin also offers an adult combatives class and kids’ bully-proof classes.

“After a few years of loving jiu jitsu, I am excited to share this optimal self-defense system with others.”

In the 10-lesson program for women, Nickamin teaches how to neutralize 15 common attacks, ranging from being grabbed

from behind to being pinned to the ground by a weapon-bearing assailant. Each onehour lesson addresses two techniques and anyone can start the program at any time. For all of his classes, Nickamin offers a free 10day trial.

Unlike self-defense systems that rely heavily on strength, speed, and coordination, the techniques of the Gracie jiu jitsu program use leverage and timing and make them work against larger opponents.

During a free one-class demo, for example, Nickamin is teaching eight women how to get out from under a person who has pinned a victim to the ground. In just a few small steps, he shows the women (whom he lovingly calls“shrimps”) how to use body position, leveraging themselves against the assailant and the ground, in order to escape. He reviews it several times then has the women practice with partners, repeating the moves slowly and accurately.

He emphasizes to the participants to practice slowly.“Just because you’re learning how to fight doesn’t mean you have to fight to learn. It’s the technique that makes leverage and timing work. It’s not your speed and strength. The more you practice slow and get the technique right, you’ll be able to use this in a real-life situation.”

Students are surprised that some of the techniques work so well, especially once they get used to“submitting”a little.“You have to give a little to gain a lot,” which works both with the leveraging and psychologically against the attacker, Nickamin explained.

Laurie Guevara-Stone heard about the class from a couple of friends. She has taken other self-defense classes and wanted to see how Gracie jiu jitsu would compare. Her son also had taken a jiu jitsu class and she knew it was not based on strength, which she saw as an advantage given her thin frame.

“I was assaulted years ago. After I had some other training, I really felt like I could get away from anybody. I couldn’t. He was twice as big as me and four times as strong as me, so I feel like it’s good to keep doing different classes,” Guevara-Stone said.

Nickamin says a sexual assault can arise in any area of the U.S., including idyllic places

such as the Roaring Fork Valley.

“I honestly don’t expect my students or myself to actually be applying this,” Nickamin said. “But the mere fact of just knowing these techniques and having the confidence makes it so you may never get in a confrontation.”

Confidence and psychological “tips” are among the important tools for all of his students. For example, the bully-proof program for kids includes conversations about bullying so kids aren’t afraid to bring it up if they get picked on.

“I think that every man, woman and child should know Gracie jiu jitsu, not for a combative society, actually the opposite, for a peaceful society,” Nickamin said. “I think that if someone is not intimidated to tell someone their feelings because they feel they will get physically hurt, it would be a different world.”

Bicycle Tour of Colorado hits C’dale in June Lynn Burton Sopris Sun Staff Reporter

The website states:

For the second year in a row, a major bicycle tour checked out Carbondale, liked what it saw and decided to make an overnight stop. This year it’s the 19th annual Bicycle Tour of Colorado, which will pitch its tents at Roaring Fork High School on June 24.

Last summer the granddaddy of all Colorado bicycle tours, Ride the Rockies, rolled into town on Highway 133 from the south, spent the night then headed up and over Independence Pass the next day.

Billed on its website as “Colorado’s Original Loop Tour,” the seven-day, 450+ mile tour starts in Canon City on June 22 then continues with stops in Buena Vista, Carbondale, Paonia, Crested Butte and Salida before setting back down in Canon City.

Approximately 1,600 bicyclists from the U.S. and other countries are expected, according to Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Director Andrea Stewart.

“Historically, a tour this size spends from $85,000 to $100,000 in each of the overnight towns,” said Stewart, who plans to meet with tour organizers later this month to hammer out details on hosting the event.

“The Carbondale Chamber and Tourism Council of Carbondale look forward to hosting this event and other potential bicycle events yet to come,” Stewart continued.

“Thanks to the success of the 2012 Ride the Rockies overnight stop in Carbondale last June, Carbondale is now on the map as a biking destination.”

Tour representatives were not available for comment but the event is organized by the Morrison-based Bicycle Tour of Colorado.

“We provide camping areas, baggage transportation, route maps, road markings, snack and water stations every 15-30 miles, bicycle repair services, and medical support along the route,” said the tour website.

“… There is no better way to see the Rocky Mountains than on your bicycle. Experience the climbs and descents for a new perspective on how tall and steep the mountains are. Cruise along rivers and streams and feel the spray of the whitewater. Stop and take pictures, or just memories, almost anywhere along the way. Spot abandoned mines, wildflowers, towering forests, wideopen valleys, as you crank out the miles.

Peer through the clear night sky in a small mountain town to view the stars clearer than in the big cities. Make new friends along the road, in camp, or at the nightly after ride beer garden. “… Traverse the Continental Divide.

Pedal under the clearest skies in the world.

Relax in the hot springs pools. A vacation, an adventure, and a challenge all rolled into one. Sign up now to join your fellow cyclists at the Bicycle Tour of Colorado for the vacation of a lifetime.”

The cost for taking part in the tour depends on when you sign up and from January through June 22 ranges from $400 to $425. Meals cost extra.

Here is how the website describes Day 2 from Buena Vista to Carbondale: “ … A gradual uphill along the Arkansas River and Twin Lakes better clear your legs as 12,095' Independence Pass looms in the morning alpenglow. When you get to the switchbacks it gets steep, but the summit is in sight. Your hard work will be rewarded with some coasting down from the pass into Aspen. A short jaunt along the Roaring Fork River takes you to Carbondale for the night … .”

For more information on the Bicycle Tour of Colorado, call 303-985-1180, email answer@bicycletourcolorado.com, or write Box 1225, Morrison, CO 80465.

Cabin fever has not yet set in so most folks are not yet climbing the walls, although some (like this guy) are working out at the Carbondale Recreation Center. For more on the recreation center, go to carbondalerec.com. Photo by Jane Bachrach

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Cop Shop The following events are drawn from incident reports of the C’dale Police Dept.

SUNDay Jan. 13 at 5:56 p.m. an officer observed a man who he knew was a twicedeported felon. A records check said the man was wanted on a Garfield County warrant. Police arrested the man and took him to Garfield County jail.

MONDay Jan. 14 at 3:18 p.m. police issued a citation to a driver for speeding in a school zone at Weant and Highway 133.

MONDay Jan. 14 at 5:39 p.m. at 980 Cowen Dr. an officer issued a warning card to a man for idling his vehicle and loud music. The vehicle was unattended.

Carbondale Community School students interviewed residents at senior housing on Tuesday. The students are using the interviews as part of this year’s Big Project, which they will present to the residents in February. To the left is Tiernan Pittz (first grade) and Abby Campos (second grade). Photo by Jane Bachrach

TUESDay Jan. 15 at 2:15 a.m. an officer reported,“While in the parking lot of 7-11 I observed a red Dodge Ram 1500 strike the concrete island on Highway 133 at Main, go airborne and then continue south on Hwy. 133. Contacted the car and driver and arrested (Editor’s note: The Sopris Sun does not print names in Cop Shop) for DUI, reckless driving, obstructed vision, possession of paraphernalia, no valid OLN (sic) and expired plates. Driver was lodged at Garfield County Jail.”

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Roaring Fork boots Cowboys; get ready for Skiers

By Celeste Comings Sopris Sun Correspondent

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The Roaring Fork Rams protected their home court against the Gunnison Cowboys last Friday night (Jan. 11).

The boys remain undefeated in league play, coming out on top 54-45, while the Lady Rams made a statement with an overwhelming 54-21 win.

The girls took no time getting ahead and never looked back. The Rams jumped out to an early lead and were on top 27-10 with a minute left in the ďŹ rst half. Toni Gross ďŹ nished the ďŹ nal seconds with a steal at the top of the key and took it in for lay up on the other end, making it 31-12 at halftime.

The third quarter picked up where the second one ended, with Gross recording three steals in the ďŹ rst four minutes (she had six on the night).

Gunnison responded with a full-court press, trying to make up a 20-point deďŹ cit. Several perfectly executed pressbreak passes led to a Megan Gianinetti score and then a crosscourt assist for a wide-open lay-up by Gross.

After that, the Lady Rams continued with relentless defense.

Autumn Grandberry had a steal and two of her 12 points to increase the lead to 37-14. The end of the third quarter however was plagued with a rash of fouls and self-inicted turnovers.

After regrouping between quarters, senior Shealey Lough came off the bench on ďŹ re, collecting a big rebound, two steals (one for a lay up) and one for an assist. Lough would come up with six steals and seven rebounds. Megan Gianinetti forced a Gunnison timeout after putting back a rebound, making the score 45-17.

The girls showed no mercy coming out of the huddle to ďŹ nish the game. Grandberry went for two breakaway lay ups, and Hattie Gianinetti connected with Maddie Nieslanik under the hoop for an easy basket. With a comfortable 30point lead, coach Don Cheney signaled to the bench with two minutes left. The Rams crushed the Cowboys with a ďŹ nal score of 54-21. Hattie Gianinetti led all scorers with 17 points.

The boys’ match up was much closer but the Rams maintained control of the game, holding the lead throughout.

Dakotah Grett came out with a hot hand, sinking a 3pointer early and setting the tone. Excellent defense held the Cowboys to just four points in the ďŹ rst eight minutes of play.

The second quarter began with another 3-pointer from the hand of sharp-shooter Grett. Senior Trea Moxley then racked up two when he was left wide open under the hoop, staking the Rams to a 14-11 lead. Moxley, with new energy, then got two blocks on the defensive end of the court, which the Rams converted on the other end. Ben Carpenter came off the bench to hit a 3-pointer, putting Roaring Fork up 28-15 at the half.

The Rams began to pull ahead in the third quarter. It started with a quick steal by Grett who was chased down the court and fouled. He made the lay up and free throw to complete the 3-point play.

Carpenter then drained another 3-ball and Tanner Nieslanik chalked up one of his own. (For the night, Roaring Fork shot 75 percent from the ďŹ eld).The Rams then worked the ball back inside for a bucket and ended the third quarter up by 15.

The fourth quarter featured a ton of great team play, highlighted with a beautiful series of passes up the oor and a lay up by Israel Leyva, who ended the night with nine rebounds.

Carpenter then went on a ďŹ ve-point scoring streak and knocked down yet another 3-pointer, leaving him with 12 points and lights out for the Cowboys.

The Rams came out victorious, 54-45, and remain on top in the league.

For the night, Grett led all scorers with 15 points, followed

by Moxley with 14. Moxley also pulled down 14 rebounds.

The Rams travel to Aspen on Friday, Jan. 18. The girl’s game begins at 5:30 p.m. and the boys at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 19 is a must-see home game as the Rams host rival Basalt.The girls begin at 2:30 p.m. and the boys at 4 p.m.

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Drop a dime or a dollar Sasha and Will at Ross Montessori School hustled out and placed donation jars for Hurricane Sandy victims at several locations around town a while back and they are going to pick them up on Jan. 30. You can find the jars at: Red Rock Diner, Carbondale Beer Works, Bonfire, Peppino’s, Theresa’s Market, Mi Casita, Ghandi, Carbondale Clay Center and also the school. Sasha and Will hope to raise at least $100 and as of Monday had raised $93. Word has it the Mi Casita Rotary group will match the final tally.

RFHSers win investing competition Roaring Fork High School Principal Drew Adams reports in a recent blog that Eric Garcia, Allen Garcia and Fernando Pacheco took first place in the Colorado Stock Market Experience competition (northwest/west central division). They were given $100,000 in theoretical dollars and earned a whopping 9.67 percent return. They are students in Ms. Everill’s Financial Literacy class.

Launch a float First Friday goes Fat Friday on Feb. 1, with a Mardi Gras parade and everything. The most recent list of parade entries includes: Sopris Liquor & Wine, Mi Casita, Carbondale Beer Works, the Pour House, Gordon Cooper Library, Western Slope Aggregates, Village Smithy, CCAH, KDNK, InterMountain Waste & Recycling, Aloha Mountain Cyclery, Citewaste, Isberian Rug Company, ABCD Soderberg, ESC/Aspen Landscaping, Grassroots and the Sopris Sun. To enter the parade, call the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce at 963-1890. Unlike some warm-weather Mardi Gras parades, nudity is not allowed in Carbondale’s version.

Spring Gulch update Here is a Spring Gulch Nordic trails system update from Katie Soden as of Monday morning: “The groomers up at Spring Gulch have been working through the recent snow and sub-zero temperatures to keep all the classic track set and the skate lanes buffed out.

The sunny skies and warmer weather this weekend will make for epic conditions — maybe the best all season long — so get out and enjoy some skiing!” On a related note, don’t forget the Mt. Sopris Nordic Council’s annual Ski for Sisu fund-raiser for Spring Gulch is on Feb. 3.

They say it’s your birthday Folks celebrating their birthday this week include: Patricia Daniells, John Smollen, Cindy Meyer, Marlin Walker and Sandy Tippett-Smith (Jan. 17); Logan Faczak, Tyler Madden and John Cessna (Jan. 18); Lois Hayes (Jan. 19); Audrey Ahumada, and John Smollen (Jan. 20); Karen Jameron, Jeremiah Bernot and Dick Howard (Jan. 21); Tom Penzel and Awnee Montano (Jan. 22); and Ted Kauffman, Tom Adgate, Cindy Weaver and Shelle de Beque (Jan. 23).

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Carbondale Middle School students motored up to Aspen last week to enter the Wintersköl Kidsculpt contest and returned with $250 for winning the Most Artistic award. The kids are Ami Maes’s students and are (in no particular order): Iliana Castillon, Sara Jensen, Jackson Kruse, Bela Roth, Drake Timroth, Isaias Hernandez, Jada Elliott, Lux Andrade, Adrique Ceballos and Mountain Maes.

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Cage festival continued om page 1 ticularly special event since it coincides with the centenary of Cage’s birth. “It’s a pretty big deal,� Haskins added in an e-mail interview.

In 1990, Sheehan gave the Canadian premiere of “Two2� with Jack Behrens at the London Gallery of Art. Haskins also has extensive experience with Cage’s compositions; he has had more than a dozen talks and performances and published the book “John Cage� in June 2012.

Sheehan and Haskins have performed “Two2â€? at the University of HuddersďŹ eld, U.K., the Eastman School of Music, the University of New Hampshire, Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, and at the Snowmass Chapel in Snowmass Village. They have recorded the composition on the label Mode Records.

The live performance of the piece is “crazy long,� Sheehan said, so she has been dutifully rehearsing. Despite the international stage, she is not nervous. “I’m going to be up in front of a very large audience. In order to be able to perform this piece at 100 percent capacity for an hour and a half, there’s no way to do it unless you do it all the time. It’s similar to being a doctor in the emergency room; you choose to be your very best in very stressful situations.�

This milestone performance was not dropped in Sheehan’s lap, however. She has been studying piano since age 5 and has dedicated her life to music, making a name for herself both on stage and as a teacher of ClassiKids, a “fundamentals of music� curriculum (based on the overtone series). She holds a

Bachelor of Music in piano performance from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and taught at the Peabody Preparatory from 1991-1995. As the founder of Mountain Laurel Music Preparatory, she has taught piano to all ages, most recently through the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities. “I think this festival performance is not something you just run into but reach over time,â€? said the 51-year-old. “There are probably four or ďŹ ve other groups who can do what Rob and I can do. It’s very special.â€?

Professionals in the music world have been sending well wishes to Sheehan and Haskins via all forms of communication. On Facebook this week, Haskins commented: “Mind-blowingly great rehearsal of Cage’s Two2 today with Laurel Karlik Sheehan,â€? which drew comments from some of today’s leading composers. “I ďŹ nd it difďŹ cult to explain because I am still so blown away,â€? Sheehan said.

Cage is among Sheehan’s favorite composers. She had the honor of meeting him in 1990. “There are thousands of people who would have liked to have met him. He was very famous, very protected from the public,� she said. “This wasn’t someone you just met; it had to be set.�

She had 30 minutes with him, and even in that short time, she says she was in the presence of greatness. “He was a bigger-than-life human being,â€? she said of Cage, who also was a poet and visual artist. “John Cage was the ďŹ rst composer to go

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Community Calendar THURSDAY Jan. 17

LIVE MUSIC • The Black Nugget presents folk singer Thomas Kivi at 5 p.m. Coming up on Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. is Throttle bomb; on Jan. 19 at 9 p.m. is Gromet. No cover for any show.

ROTaRy • Mt. Sopris Rotary meets at Mi Casita every Thursday at noon.

FRIDAY Jan. 18

MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “Promised Land” (R) at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 1824; “Hitchcock” (PG-13) at 5:15 p.m. Jan. 19 and “Searching for Sugar Man” (PG-13) at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20.

LIVE MUSIC • Steve’s Guitars in the old part of the Dinkel Building presents live music every Friday night.

HOOPS • Roaring Fork High School travels to Aspen (girls at 5:30 p.m., boys at 7 p.m.).

On Jan. 19 they host Basalt (girls at 2:30 p.m., boys at 4 p.m.). On Jan. 22 Roaring Fork hosts Coal Ridge (girls at 5:30 p.m., boys at 7 p.m.).

SATURDAY Jan. 19

MLK DINNER • Garfield County Democrats hold their annual Martin Luther King Day dinner at Vance Johnson’s Outlaw Ribs in Parachute at 6 p.m. It’s located at 315 E. First St. Info: 948-8722.

SUNDAY Jan. 20

aSC • A Spiritual Center in the Third Street Center presents Golden Sha at 10 a.m. On Jan. 27 it’s Karri Ann.

MONDAY Jan. 21

CCC • The Carbondale Clay Center kicks off

To list your event, email information to news@soprissun.com. Deadline is noon on Monday. Events take place in Carbondale unless noted. For up-to-the-minute valley-wide event listings, check out the Community Calendar online at soprissun.com. View events online at soprissun.com/calendar.

winter classes with a course in making tableware in clay. Other classes include Creative Techniques for Hand Building with Brandon Whitacre, Open Instruction with Kendra Sparks and more. Info: 963-2529.

CELEBRaTE MLK • The Gordon Cooper Branch Library presents Martin Luther King Day activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 963-2889.

TUESDAY Jan. 22

LOCaLS NIGHT • Avalanche Ranch hosts a locals yoga night at 5:30 p.m. with access to the hot springs pools after that. Drop in yoga is $20 plus $10 to soak. Light appetizers will be provided. Info: 963-9339. aCUPUNCTURE TaLK • Kathleen Menten explains the spiritual aspects of acupuncture at the Third Street Center at 6:30 p.m. The event is supported by Davi Nikent and a $10 donation is asked.

WEDNESDAY Jan. 23

KOROLOGOS OPENING • The Ann Korologos Gallery in Basalt hosts an opening for “Also … Abstracts!” from 5 to 7 p.m. Info: 927-9668.

NaTURaLIST NIGHT • Tanya Shenk PhD gives a talk on Colorado lynx reintroduction at the Third Street Center as part of the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies and Wilderness Workshop Naturalist Night series.

For the time, call 925-5756.

ROTaRy • The Rotary Club of Carbondale meets at the firehouse at 7 a.m. every Wednesday. Info: Ken Neubecker at eagleriver@sopris.net.

Further Out THURSDAY Jan. 24

LIVE MUSIC • The Black Nugget presents the Todd Tijerina Trio (blues/R&B). This Albuquerque-based band is touring behind its recent recording “Meant to Be,” which won a New Mexico Music Award for its song “Nothin’ Like the Blues.”

FRIDAY Jan. 25 POETRy • Thunder River Theatre Company hosts an open mic fund-raiser for the third annual Karen Chamberlain Poetry Festival at 8 p.m. The event is free but it’s $5 for five minutes on the microphone. The festival itself is March 29-31. Info: 963-8200.

SATURDAY Feb. 2 RFFC • The Roaring Fork Cultural Council and Habitat for Humanity presents Dick Durrance at Thunder River Theatre in downtown

Carbondale at 7:30 p.m. Durrance — an Aspen native, National Geographic photographer and motivational speaker — will share three ideas for embracing change and bringing your best to the world. He will also share photographs from around the world and talk about his adventures. Tickets are $20 at roaringforkculturalcouncil.com.

GROUND HOG BaKING • There’ll be a Ground Hog Day bake at the Third Street Center community oven at 1 p.m. To RSVP, call 963-9371 or go to the oven’s Facebook page.

SNOWSHOE RaCE • The fourth annual Redstone snowshoe race/walk takes place at the Redstone Inn at 10 a.m. The entry fee is $20 for adults and $10 for kids. The 5K course follows the Crystal River in places and also crosses the Redstone Castle grounds. Proceeds benefit HomeCare & Hospice of the Valley.

Info: 704-1843.

Ongoing HOOPS • The Carbondale Middle School gym is open for boys in grades 5-8 for basketball shoot arounds and games from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. There’ll also be donuts, chocolate milk and $5 for half-court shots.

aPRÈS SKI • DJ RasGis spins roots rock reggae during après ski every Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Burger Bar & Fish, located in Snowmass Base Village across from the Elk Camp gondola.

MayOR’S COFFEE HOUR • Chat with Carbondale Mayor Stacey Bernot on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Village Smithy on Third Street.

BILINGUaL STORy TIME • Gordon Cooper Library presents a bilingual story time for kids 1-5 years old Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. info: 625-4270.

ZINGERS • Betsy Schenck leads the Senior Matters Zingers sing-along group at Heritage Park Care Center on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Info: 963-2167.

JaZZ JaM • A jazz jam with players ranging from middle school students to adults is held at the Ramada Inn in Glenwood Springs on Monday nights.

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Get involved in 2013; there’s plenty to choose from

By Amy Kimberly Sopris Sun Correspondent Hard to believe we did not all spontaneously combust on 12/21/12 but, since we did not, I’m looking forward to 2013. Involvement in our community is a healthy way to go. Here are my Top Tips for the consummate Carbondale experience this year.

Get involved in the Green Is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza. This is not a fashion show by any means. It is a collaborative lovefest of creativity with a place for anyone who wants to be involved. This year’s theme is Myths and Legends!

There are two unique musical experiences coming up that straddle the classi-

cal/rock genres. The Portland Cello Project has over 800 possible musical selections and six cellos on stage. They have been known to bust out Kanye West and follow it with Bach. Get out your black berets and bohemian spirit on Feb. 2 at the PAC3. The Sybarite Quartet from New York will play the Round Room at the Third Street Center in March. These folks play Carnegie Hall and we get to see them for free. I will say they do one of the best classical renditions of Radiohead music that I have ever heard!

Thank-you Aspen Music Association for sharing them with us.

Five Point Film Fest transforms the Recreation Center into a theater filled with story-

Hold the presses BLEILER SPEaKS aT RFHS • Aspen snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler and Protect Our Winters gives a presentation on climate change at Roaring Fork High School from 1 to 1:45 p.m. on Jan. 23. The public is invited. Bleiler is an X-Games and Olympics medal winner. Protect Our Winters is a California-based non-profit whose mission is to “unite and actively engage the global snow sports community to lead the fight against climate change.”

OPEN MIC aT THE BLEND • The Blend on Highway 133 hosts an open mic from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 17. Musicians, poets and others are invited to take part.

VISIT CRMS • Colorado Rocky Mountain School in Carbondale hosts a community visitation day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 21. RSVP at admission@crms.org or call 963-2526.

MLK CLOSURES • Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday, so many government offices are closed on Jan. 21. Closures include Roaring Fork School District schools (students also get Jan. 18 off for a teacher in-service day). Garfield County libraries will be open, as well as Carbondale Town Hall and Garfield County offices.

tellers, adventurers, adrenalin junkies and film lovers. The four days of events take you to the highest mountaintops and the wildest rivers. The best part about this festival is that it all takes place in one place. That creates a wonderful feeling of togetherness. Join the tribe the last weekend in April.

Bonedale Bike Week is a joyous week of activities. I am partial to the coffee and donuts every morn on Main Street for those riding bikes, but the Scavenger Hunt is also a “must do.” All you need is a bicycle, maybe a few costumes and an adventurous spirit.

Dandelion Day is sometimes the only way I know it is spring. Every year I get so excited I buy all my plants and then break the cardinal rule and plant them that same day. I usually lose them but have a great time in the process. The Parade of the Species is a good excuse to become a bird and fly down Main Street.

I am hopeful that sometime in the spring Mark and Lari Fischer’s new restaurant will open. Love the name of their company — Charm School Butchers. Can’t wait to get a taste of what they’re up to!

A summertime Full Moon Bike Ride feels like magic. The warm wind on your skin, glow in the dark lightsticks, creative costuming as young and old take to the streets.

The summer rides attract up to 400 people!

It is a sight to see indeed.

The Summer of Music concert series is free and in Sopris Park every Sunday in July.

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First Fridays anytime of year is a blast.

Downtown opens up its arms for an evening of excitement: art openings, free performances, fashion shows, parades and more pepper these evenings. My favorites usually happen in May, September and December but this February may win the award with Carbondale’s first Mardi Gras Parade.

The mother of all Carbondale experiences is the Carbondale Mountain Fair. This year it turns 42-years-old with the same spirit in which it started still in tact. It is a rite of passage to volunteer at the fair. From Green Team to Peace Patrol, more than 350 people from throughout the valley come together to create a most magical experience that shows the best of what Carbondale has to offer. Get involved now in planning or later during the fair.

Other “must dos” that will give you the best of what Carbondale is about: take in a show at Steve’s Guitars, experience theater with Thunder River Theater, bake some bread at the Community Bread Oven or ride your bike to Sustainable Settings and see a farm in action! Most importantly, give thanks that we live in the community we do.

Bring it on 2013. We are ready!

Amy Kimberly is the Director of Carbondale Council of the Arts and Humanities.

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Valley Visual deadline approaches

Get to aspen airport early

The deadline to enter the 33rd annual Valley Visual Art Show is Jan. 18. The delivery dates are Jan. 28-29 and the opening reception is Jan. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Artists may submit up to two pieces that have not been shown at the Carbondale Council Arts and Humanities gallery. Mediums include woodworking, painting, photography and ceramics.

The show continues at the CCAH gallery in the Third Street Center through March 11.

For an application, go to carbondalearts.com; for details call 963-1680.

The Pitkin County Airport reminds travelers to arrive two hours before their flight during the busy winter season. “An increased number of flights and travelers puts a strain on ticketing and mandatory security checks,” said a Pitkin County press release. “Arriving early will insure that you don’t miss your flight.”

For up to the minute flight information, call airport guest services at 920-5380.

CPaC accepting sculpture submissions The Carbondale Public Arts Commission is seeking 12 new sculptures for its Art aRound Town exhibition. Submission forms are available at callforentry.org and the deadline is Feb. 28. Artists must submit two views of the piece being submitted along with three support images of other examples of their work.

Selected artists receive $500 and are eligible for the $1,000 Best in Show award. They will also be feted at a cocktail event at the home/studio of internationally known sculpture James Surls. Sculptures will be installed the week of June 3.

Carbondale Card deals continue The number of businesses and organizations taking part in the Carbondale Card discount program is up to 17, and they include: Ace Hardware of Carbondale (10 percent off), Novus Auto Glass ($15 off headlight restoration), Ragged Mountain Sports (10 percent off one total purchase) and the Village Smithy (25 percent off all fresh-baked goods).

Cards are $25 and can be purchased at the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce in the Third Street Center, Allegria restaurant and town hall. The key-chain cards are valid through 2013. For details, call 963-1890. View the complete list of participating businesses at Carbondale.com/carbondalecard.

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JANUARY 31, 2013 The deadline for renewing or 101 Midland Avenue applying for your 2013 Town of Basalt, CO 81621 Basalt Business License without (970) 927-4701 penalty is January 31, 2013.

The Application can be found on the homepage of our website, www.basalt.net.

SaLSa NIGHT • The Riverside Grill hosts Salsa Night from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. every Thursday. Free instruction is offered from 8:30 to 9 p.m.

TUESDAY Jan. 22

aRT CLUB • The Wyly Community Art Center offers its Advanced Art Club for ages nine and up on Tuesdays through Feb. 19. Also, registration is under way for Collage & Mixed Media Techniques with Ami Maes. The class is for high schoolers and older and takes place Jan. 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Jan. 23

ONGOING

PHOTO EXHIBIT • The Wyly Community Art Center continues George Stranahan’s “Looking Back” through Feb. 28.

Stranahan is a life-long photographer and Aspen Hall of Fame member.

LITTLE RaNCHERS • Rock Bottom Ranch offers Little Ranchers: A Parent and Child Nature Series. There’ll be outside adventures, songs, games, encounters with farm animals and more. Register at aspennature.org.

BINGO • The Basalt Lion’s Club hosts Bingo nights at the

FLy TyING • Frying Pan Anglers offers fly tying classes for $10 on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Info: 927-3441.

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NEW PaRaDIGM • A workshop titled “The Trust Frequency: 10 Assumptions for a New Paradigm” with Connie Baxter Marlow and Andrew Cameron takes place at Soaring Studios in El Jebel on Mondays through Feb. 15. Info: 928-451-2044.

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Basalt Municipal Code: Sec. 11-95. Removal of snow or ice.

It shall be unlawful for any owner or occupant of any lot, block or parcel of ground within the Town, or any agent in charge of such property, to allow any snow or ice to accumulate or remain upon any sidewalk alongside such property longer than twenty-four (24) hours from the time of the last accretion of such snow and ice.

See www.basalt.net/publicworks, for complete information on snow removal.

FOOD aDVENTURES • Susanna Goldstein offers “Winter Soups and Stews” as part of her Divas in the Kitchen food adventure series Jan. 27 and Jan. 29. It takes place at Styles Kitchen & Bath Studio in Basalt. Info: 216-287-3977.

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Volunteer opportunity Basalt Regional Library has a vacancy on the Board of Trustees.

Position must be filled by someone living in the Pitkin County part of the Library District. Term is three years, and starts March 1, 2013.

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Barbara Milnor Basalt Regional Library, 14 Midland Ave, Basalt, CO 81621.

Or fill out the application on the Library website: basaltlibrary.org.

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To blanket or not to blanket your horse in winter This time of year in the valley is generally a time of slowed activity for both horse and rider, but attentiveness to horses’ health and management is just as crucial during these chilly months.

As an equine veterinarian, I am consulted daily on the various concepts of equine health and blanketing has topped the list recently. I want to pass along some valuable information that will assist you in making the right decision for your horse.

Horses have an innate ability to withstand cold and wind with no more than a windbreak. Blankets tend to compress a wooly coat’s layers, which compromises their insulating properties. Horses not living in extremely cold environments (below 10°F) will do well without a blanket, provided they are either stalled during the coldest temperatures or have access to a protective shelter.

The decision to blanket your horse has both positive and negative considerations.

One of the positive aspects to blanketing is to keep a short-haired show coat, thus decreasing your body clipping time if you are showing during the colder months. Performance horses may need clipping and blanketing to control winter hair growth so

they can exercise without getting too sweaty, 1. Only apply blankets to clean, dry horses.

2. Use the appropriate blanket for the apand so that sweat dries easily. Consider a partial rather than a full clip for the beneďŹ ts propriate use. A turnout blanket is for use during turnout and is designed of easily cleaned sweaty areas and heavy hair coat in to be waterproof. Horses that other areas. live in the elements wearing blankets should wear waterBlankets also are used in proof and breathable blankets. icy and snowy weather to A blanket that isn’t waterproof keep your outside horse clean and dry, ready for you will quickly become saturated to ride. For those horses livmaking your horse cold, which ing in the colder areas of the is the opposite of the desired effect of blanket use. valley, a blanket can pro3. Use the blanket that is vide the added warmth needed — especially when most appropriate for your horse’s needs and the weather protective shelter is not available in a turnout pasconditions. If it’s 40 degrees your horse probably only needs ture or paddock. Additionally, when a horse is moved a lightweight blanket. If it’s -10 degrees he might prefer a heavy from a warm climate to a weight blanket. much cooler climate, a 4. Sweating in a blanket on a blanket can help the horse Luke Bass, DVM, MS hot day can be just as problembecome acclimated to the new environment. atic as wearing a non-waterproof blanket in As many of us know too well, a horse can wet weather. get into a “situationâ€? just about anywhere, es5. Remove your horse’s blanket and pecially when he or she is wearing a blanket. groom on a regular basis.

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mended for longevity of the product, but remember that most are line dried, so either purchase a quick-drying blanket or have a back up. When cleaning or rinsing your blanket, check all the fasteners and attachments to make sure they are secured tightly to the blanket. You sure don’t need another visit from your veterinarian at 10 p.m. for a leg laceration after the blanket slipped and he decided to try to run through that fence again.

Unless you are showing your horse, blanketing your horse is a personal decision. The blanket will give your horse added warmth, but in return will decrease your horse’s natural winter hair growth. For more information regarding care of your horse throughout the winter months, consult your equine veterinarian for the latest information on nutrition, dental care and preventative medicine to ensure your horses’ optimal health.

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Certain antibiotics can end your ski season; do your research By Jody Powell Did you know that certain antibiotics could end your ski season early? Many of us have heard about antibiotic use interfering with the proper function of your gastrointestinal system and creating resistant super bugs. But, did you know that some antibiotics can cause tendonitis and tendon rupture?

Tendonitis is a condition in which the tendon becomes inamed causing pain, tenderness, and loss of use of the joint.

If a tendon is weakened by antibiotic use and ruptures you will usually hear a “pop� and may feel an intense pain. Long periods of immobilization may be necessary, and recovery time with or without surgery can last six months or more.

These injuries have serious impacts on any-

one regardless of age or level of physical activity.

It is important to note that these tendon ruptures are not from intense exercise or trauma. They occur during a person’s normal non-athletic daily activities, so all of us are at risk.

The Achilles tendon in your lower leg is the most common site of tendon rupture caused by a class of antibiotics called oroquinolones. If this tendon ruptures you could lose the ability to walk. Other areas commonly affected by these drugs include tendons of the knee, shoulder, arm, ďŹ nger and thumb. These drugs have been shown to cause tendonitis in all of these areas.

The antibiotics that have been shown to increase your risk of these types of tendon injuries are in the oroquinolone family and in-

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clude: ciprooxacin (cipro), peroxacin, noroxacin (noroxin), levooxacin (Levaquin), ooxacin, gemioxacin (Factive) and many others. These drugs are used for respiratory infections including pneumonia and bronchitis, urinary tract infections, prostatitis, sinusitis, skin, bone and joint infections and gastrointestinal infections, but may be prescribed for any type of bacterial infection.

The risk of tendon injury begins as soon as you take the ďŹ rst dose and may continue as long as six months after. Risk increases if you are also taking corticosteroid medication, have reduced kidney function, or are over 60 years of age.

What can you do? If you choose to use an antibiotic, ask your doctor or pharmacist if they have chosen one from the oroquinolone fam-

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ily. Ask if there is another antibiotic or treatment option that could be substituted. Consult an alternative medicine practitioner. There are many safe, effective, non-drug solutions for infections including herbs, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, acupuncture and many others.

All drugs have side effects. Be sure to research every drug, herb or supplement you take for risks and side effects before you decide to take it or give it to your children. Educate yourself. It would be a shame if the treatment for your sinus infection ended your ski season, and you never even knew it was a risk.

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