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Trustees OK new library By Lynn Burton Sopris Sun Staff Writer

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he Carbondale Board of Trustees voted 6-0 to approve a site-specific development application for a new library at Third Street and Sopris Avenue on Tuesday night. The Garfield County Library District’s application on file at town hall calls for a 13,000-square-foot, one-story building with prominent views of Mount Sopris. The town of Carbondale has agreed to pay no more than $500,000 for site improvements, plus 50 percent of the cost to pave a parking lot, according to a staff memo. The site is on the old tennis courts at Bridges High School (formerly Carbondale Middle School). Town Hall was packed for the public hearing on the application but only a handful of people spoke. One of the main concerns among a Carbondale Internet Google group in recent weeks is the line of five mature spruce trees along the site’s southern border that must be cut down. One specific tree, at the southeast corner of the site and larger than the rest, drew particular comment from some audience members. After the meeting, Carbondale Mayor Stacey Bernot told The Sopris Sun the district hired an arborist to inspect the tree and to make recommendations on whether it could be saved. The towering spruce is less than 40 feet from the corner of the building site and construction is expected to damage its roots. “It would be fairly costly (to save the tree) and there’s no guarantee it would survive,” Bernot said. Some Google groupers have also expressed concern the new building will not come equipped with solar panels on the roof, like the ones on the Carbondale Recreation Center and Third Street Center. Bernot said the library district told the town it can’t afford solar panels at this time, but it’s likely the roof will be constructed to be “solar ready” if funding for solar panels in available in the future. She said there’s “no requirement” in the town’s zoning code to mandate solar panels. She also noted the development application moved quickly through the town’s review process, as the town has less input on “site specific” zoning applications than it does on a planned unit development (PUD) such as the recently defeated Village at Crystal River. The Carbondale library is the final one in the Garfield County Library District system to win approval. The Glenwood Springs City Council approved a new facility for that town earlier this month.The district broke ground for a new library in Silt on March 9.

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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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The Sopris Sun welcomes your letters, limited to no more than 400 words. Letters exceeding that length may be edited or returned for revisions. Include your name and residence (for publication) and a contact email and phone number. Submit letters via email to letters@soprissun.com or via snail mail to P.O. Box 399, Carbondale, CO 81623. The deadline to submit letters to the editor is 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

Why I’m running: Stein Dear Editor: My name is Stacy Stein and I am running for town trustee. Here’s why I will make a good trustee. Please e-mail or call me. I would love to talk to you. As a trustee, I will make decisions that foster authentic relationships within the community. Carbondale is special because people know each other and truly care about each other. I believe that no matter what the issue, we are neighbors and friends. As a trustee, I will make decisions that encourage people to spend money in Carbondale. We have unique restaurants (some serving local food), unique music venues, and recreation opportunities unlike anywhere else. Another economic development opportunity is encouraging energy conservation. Through a reduction in energy costs, people will have more money in their pockets to spend locally. As a trustee, I will make decisions that protect and preserve our natural resources. Carbondale has some of the highest water quality in the state. I will endeavor to protect and steward the environment in and around Carbondale. I will educate myself and work with other elected officials and citizens groups to protect the Thompson Divide area from natural gas drilling. I have sustainable values and look at how issues impact relationships in the community, the environment and economic vitality. My work in the community and my volunteer experience are the foundations of reasons for running for trustee. I am the executive director of the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program.We are a non-profit organization based in Carbondale. We believe youth have an important

voice and the community deserves a chance to hear their perspectives. We partner with KDNK to give voice to youth ideas, experiences and events.The Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program broadcasts weekly youth radio programs in English and Spanish. We also teach a high school radio class available to students from Aspen to Glenwood. Another part of our program is classroom partnerships. We record student projects and broadcast them to the community. Last year, I became a certified elementary school teacher. This year, I am working with third-grade teachers at Crystal River Elementary School to record original student essays and broadcasting them during school. Third graders are getting to listen to themselves on the radio. This has sparked enthusiasm for writing among the students. My experience with third graders gives me unique patience and listening abilities that will serve well on town council. Stacy Stein Carbondale

Why I’m running: Lamont Dear Editor: When I thought of running for the office of Carbondale town trustee I asked myself what could I bring to the community in that role? I have been a volunteer serving Carbondale and our area ever since Joan and I moved here in 1999. I first became involved with the schools by organizing Advocates for Education (2002-06) and coaching Little League baseball and middle school football. I sought to use my professional experience by serving on Carbondale’s Economic Roadmap and Blue Ribbon Finance committees and now on the Comprehensive Plan revision committee.

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Since 2002 I have been serving on the Garfield County Library District Board. In 2007 I was elected to the RE-1 School Board, serving one term. My professional career was spent serving as a city planning director or consultant to all levels of government and communities of all sizes from 700 residents to 2.5 million. My local involvement has simply been an extension of that very productive and enjoyable career. My experience has taught me that successful communities that are great places to live and raise a family, whether it is a university town like Boulder or former mining town like Anaconda, Montana, or resort community like Crested Butte, have much in common. These communities, despite their varied interests, collaborated in identifying common goals and then worked together to achieve them. Carbondale, coming off a divisive experience, needs to plan together. Shortly we will have the opportunity to evaluate a revised Comprehensive Plan, a revised plan for Highway 133 that must include how abutting land uses develop and redevelop, and the potential development of downtown dealing with a single landowner. We need to create our vision for downtown now or face yet more controversy. We have large, as yet unfunded, capital needs ($21 million +/-) that must be addressed. The physical environment, including protection of our natural amenities and future use of surrounding undeveloped land, need addressing. We must plan in a thoughtful, comprehensive, inclusive manner. We have strengths such as music, the arts, special events and more but we also have weakness such as our tax base, employment and services for families. How do we keep moving positively, building on what we have and strengthening our gaps? To me that’s what planning is about. I believe I bring successful experiences to help us get there in a positive way. Bill Lamont Carbondale

Why I’m running: Zentmyer Dear Editor: I hope you will consider re-electing me in the upcoming board of trustee election. Be sure to look for your ballot in the mail and return it to Town Hall before April 3. I’ve worked diligently over the last four years to study matters presented to the board and to listen closely to concerns voiced by our community. I’ve always tried to consider all aspects of an issue, thinking about the best long-term solution for our community as a whole before voting on items. Because our community will live with the future impacts, I believe projects should work in our favor and serve as a compliment to what exists. The last four years of my term have been busy with complicated land use applications. With much of that behind us, I look forward to tackling issues such as: • Preserving all that makes Carbondale a unique mountain community, with an eye toward smart and sustainable development. • Protecting our clean water and air from all threats, including oil and gas development. • Ensuring that the board of trustees acts

in a manner that is representative of the community it serves. • Supporting and expanding upon existing efforts to promote Carbondale as a tourist destination in order to further stabilize our economy. • Encouraging the production of local food. I’m committed to working toward my goals while continuing to listen and respond to the community’s concerns and ideas. It takes the efforts of many individuals and organizations to make Carbondale the wonderful place it is. Government is but one piece of the puzzle. I look forward to the opportunity to continue to work collectively with the other pieces of our community. Pam Zentmyer Carbondale

Why I’m running: cunningham Dear Editor: My name is Red Cunningham and I am proud to call Carbondale my home. I am running for Carbondale town trustee and appreciate this opportunity to share more about myself and my candidacy. I moved to Carbondale 12 years ago, from Steamboat Springs, after I met and married my wife Julie. My wife and I both have small businesses in town. I have a tile installation company and my wife has a physical therapy practice. We have two great kids, currently attending the Carbondale Community School. I became interested in running for town trustee several years ago and began attending town meetings to get a better underLETTERS page 13

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2012 Carbondale trustee election

Candidate Q&A

The Questions:

5 How will you prioritize how the trustees and town

1 Why are you running?

2 What is a major issue facing Carbondale and how

would you address it?

3 What should be the town’s role in economic

development?

4 What should happen with the Village at Crystal

River Property?

By Lynn Burton Sopris Sun Staff Writer

In the last trustee election in 2010, three candidates ran for three seats and guess what? They all won. Those candidates were John Foulkrod, Frosty Merriott and Elizabeth Murphy, so they don’t have to run again in order to serve out the rest of their four-year terms. As for the two incumbents in this year’s race for three seats, John Hoffmann and Pam Zentmyer are joined by a field of eight other candidates: Allyn Harvey, Jim Breasted, Red Cunningham, Lorey Esquibel, Doc Philip, Sean Keery, Bill Lamont and Stacy Stein.

staff should spend their time?

6 Observers have said the board is dysfunctional.

How will you bring peace and harmony to the board?

7 Should Carbondale’s zoning code be overhauled

after the comprehensive plan process is finished?

8 What role should Carbondale play in fighting

global warming?

Lame-duck trustee Ed Cortez is term limited and can’t run again this time around. The Sopris Sun sent the above questions to all the candidates via e-mail except Doc Philip, who apparently does not believe in such devices. Philip answered his questions via the “telephone” while Stein and Cunningham were either on the road, on the river or unable to respond. Look for their Q&As next week. This is a mail-in election and ballots can be returned to town hall until 7 p.m. on April 3.

Jim Breasted

Lorey Esquibel

Allyn Harvey

place. A couple of days ago I met an old friend who was also having lunch at Peppino's. We had once shared housing in Aspen for a winter. He said, " We really were in Aspen at the right time. I wouldn't pay to live up there now, but I sure would pay to live in Carbondale!" He lives in Basalt.

that experience and education to the next level of community service as a trustee. Having concerns about what direction Carbondale goes from here and a desire to be part of the solution, I bring a thoughtful, balanced perspective to the table, ensuring a diverse representation of the community on the Board.

heads during this recent economic depression, i.e, not leaping at imagined solutions to the economic downturn.

community. When our community members leave town for work they are less likely to patronize or spend money in our businesses. For Carbondale to be sustainable we must balance the community’s needs with a diverse variety of sales and services that create a healthy tax base and provide a livelihood for the people in our community.

Carbondale. I have been involved with the town on various levels. I helped start the Sopris Sun newspaper in 2009, and the Carbondale Community Food Co-op in 2007-08. I worked with the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District on Question 4E last fall, and I helped lead the campaign against the Village at Crystal River. I think that experience will translate well as a Trustee.

1 I’m running because I just really like this

2 The most pressing issue is keeping our

3 In the 17 years I have lived here, Carbon-

dale has grown on me more and more because it has continued to retain its small-town charm. I would be vigilant in the attempt to retain that small-town charm. 4 Now that the

voters have turned down VCR, we need to continue our community dis-

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Sean Keery

1 I feel that I can represent two constituencies that I think are underrepresented: people who have moved to Carbondale in the last century and residents who don't work in Carbondale. 2 Provide services to non-english speakers. We could start by translating trustee meeting agendas and minutes. 3 Corporate welfare should not be at the expense of social or environmental welfare.

4 Mixed used, transit oriented development paid for by the developer.

1 After seven years on P&Z, I want to take

2 A pressing issue is the lack of jobs in our

3 The town’s role is essential and the trustees should be involved as sound economic

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Bill Lamont

1 My letter to the editor in this week’s Sopris Sun explains why I am running.

2 I believe we must address our issues at the community level, involve the affected residents and resolve the key issues before they get to the trustee level. 3 It is imperitive that the town decide why it is pursuing economic development (jobs, revenue, services, etc.) and what we have to offer that will create the opportuinties we seek.

5 We must analyze the service mix to de-

4 For now that is not an issue. After we have answered question #3 we will wish to revisit that land to see how it may play a role in helping us achieve our goals.

6 As trustees, we need to separate our personal beliefs from our civic duty. Enforced time limits

an individual trustee. The trustees and town staff need to identify issues facing the community, prioritize them, evaluate our resources

termine which functions are critical, then focus on those.

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5 That is not up to

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1 Simply put, I am running because I love

2 We need a board of trustees that is in tune with the values and needs of the community. It is time to turn our attention away from the VCR property, and instead focus on building community capital by supporting existing business and non-profits. 3 First we need to

support the businesses and people who live and work here. Carbondale has a reputation for great food, arts and fun thanks in part to

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John Hoffmann

I'd like to maintain the continuity in processes I‘ve worked within and am effective with — the Access Control Plan and Highway 133 Project Leader Team in particular, also NWCCOG, GCE and the Comp Plan process. If not re-elected I would still be active in the citizen committees’. 1

2 The Highway 133 Access Control Plan and resulting design for improving our road is important to focus on to insure a highway that is pedestrian friendly and safely crossable for children. The Comp Plan re-zone requires work and attention. Preventing the industrialization of Thompson and Divide creeks requires continuous vigilance if we value our roadless back yard. 3 As a beneficiary of economic development, it is in the best interest of the town to offer encouragement, funding and infrastructure for citizens that are

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John “Doc” Philip

Pam Zentmyer

2 We have to keep the population down. Two years ago we (the town) did a study to keep CO2 down and we haven’t done one damn thing … In the next four years, one in four (people) will have Alzheimer’s; we have to pre-plan. Get their asses out there to rollerskate (in a building near town hall that could be an arena) … .

2 I see two: protecting our clean air and water and promoting our community as a tourist destination. Our clean air and water is critical. Should either be degraded, so will our quality of life and economic opportunities. By building upon and better promoting tourist opportunities, we can position ourselves to be a premier, yearround tourism destination.

1 We need to keep the population down … So the solution is for Carbondale to separate from the rest of the U.S. and become a nationstate … Legalize marijuana so everyone is happy and laid back.

3 Zero.

It has to be bought (by the town) and turned into open space, or a garden, or a world renowned Frisbee golf course … We can save it and preserve it as is. 4

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1 I'm running for re-election because I love this town and wish to further give of myself to it. I listen to our citizens and consider the longterm effect on our whole community before taking action on items.

3 The town should play a support role in economic development and let the economy develop naturally to ensure it will have lasting success. We can buy land for parking downtown. We can

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Trustee candidates let most of it hang out at forum By Trina Ortega Sopris Sun Correspondent One differentiated himself by claiming to have the brightest yellow house in town; another says he’s the only candidate with a chicken coop; and another’s style spoke for itself — he wore a shark hat and red Hawaiian shirt and consulted with a tiny toy alien. The quirky little factors that candidates (sort of) joked about at a trustee candidate forum Monday night showed a bit of the avor of the citizens running for three open seats on the Carbondale Board of Trustees. Eight of the 10 candidates attended the two-hour forum sponsored by The Sopris Sun, KDNK and the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce. Participating candidates were James Breasted, Red Cunningham, Lorey Esquibel, Allyn Harvey, John Hoffmann, Bill Lamont, Doc Philip and Pam Zentmyer. Sean Keery and Stacy Stein were not present. They are vying for three at-large seats with four-year terms. Hoffmann and Zentmyer are seeking re-election. The April 3 election is by mail-in ballot only. In addition to voting for the three trustee seats, the ballot contains the question about whether the town should ban the use of plastic bags in grocery stores. While the number of candidates restricted time for more questions, the forum provided a good introduction to the candidates for the 70 or so citizens in the audience and those listening to KDNK’s live stream. (The forum also will be rebroadcast on Comcast Cable Carbondale Channel 10 on March 14, 18, 24, and 31.)

Candidates shared their opinions about the Village at Crystal River, the future of Highway 133 and the vitality of Main Street, job growth, medical marijuana regulations and Thompson Divide natural gas development. But what they have in common is a love of Carbondale and its diverse, eclectic citizenship, and they each want to preserve it, even if their ideas on how to do so vary. When talking about job possibilities 20 years from now, Hoffmann said Carbondale “blows every other town out of water when it comes to the variety of ways to make a living.â€? “It’s because people are doing what they believe in .‌ I do see Carbondale as an inspiration for a lot of folks to try things, try different ways to make things to satisfy themselves,â€? said Hoffmann, a blacksmith and founder of Roaring Forge. Cunningham and Harvey agreed that Carbondale’s diverse, intellectual capital is what sets the town apart. Harvey cited the Third Street Center as an example and further highlighted the The Sopris Sun and the Food CoOp (both of which he helped found) as projects that show the enterprising spirit of the town’s citizenry. A variety of opportunities, from recreation and retail to light manufacturing and service jobs, would be good for Carbondale, according to Esquibel, the former owner of a fencing company and currently an accountant. “We need jobs that anchor people to the community, give people a reason to stay, and help them become part of the community for life,â€? she explained.

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Candidate Q&A Jim Breasted continued

cussion to determine what we really want there. It seems that what the current zoning allows is not what the voters want. If that is the case then we should go about changing the zoning to reflect what it is we want as a community. 5 Editor’s note: Answer not available.

6 This is a have-you-stopped-beating-yourwife question. How the board of trustees operates is up to the voters. The voters will decide whether they want three of us who can work together or whether they want three of us who disagree with each other. Elections are not about “peace and har-

Sean Keery continued

and a clear agenda can help moving forward.

7 Yes, with new goals we should create a

framework that allows us to move forward.

8 Encourage other public organizations to

support the cause while setting a great example through good practices. We should also discourage short-term energy solutions that contribute to the overload of environmental services.

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Lorey Esquibel continued

development provides the means by which revenue will support the services it provides to the community. It can begin by providing direction with a sound zoning code and Comprehensive Plan along with identifying areas for economic growth and creating a plan to attract those businesses. 4 It is one of the last largest pieces of com-

mercially-zoned property and should remain so, as this part of town is well suited for a variety of reasons for commercial, retail, services or light manufacturing/industrial. 5 Trustees: Efficiency and no nonsense!

The trustees should not micro-manage advi-

Bill Lamont continued

and share the thoughts with the community for input, then decide how we collectively will pursue them. 5 My professional career and my efforts as

a volunteer have been all about creating synergy. No one Trustee can achieve harmony on the board. Hopefully as we work through question #5 we would learn how to work together toward common goals. 7 Absolutely.

8 We should be smart about what we do but

their energy and commitment. The town should help build on that reputation and boost existing businesses and activities. The town set (sic) aside time every month to discuss ways of supporting businesses and activities that already exist.

4 Hopefully the owners will come up with a development that adds to Carbondale’s mix of businesses. A boutique hotel and spa. An outlet center for outdoor equipment companies like Patagonia, REI and North Face. Some type of agricultural/food operation that supports local, organically grown and produced foods. Or, if the owner is willing to sell, per-

John “Doc” Philip continued

5 When the 13 colonies came together they

met once a year … After four or eight years you (trustees) should be out of here; I’ll ask for the trustees to step down. … Staff should be a bonus but the trustees are stock portfolio banana-heads who just vote for more real estate. 6 Last time I was at a board meeting I was told to shut up after two and a half minutes. Start the meetings at 6:30 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. and take 10 or 15 minutes and just talk – how was your week – instead of yelling and screaming and ragging at each other.

John Hoffmann continued

working to make Carbondale exciting to visit and a great place to raise a family. 4 Property rights are paramount in our society. The VCR is private-property zoned commercial. The owner deserves to utilize his land. It could be rezoned open space with the owner’s permission. It could be built on without the residential component, or 4,000 people investing $1,000 each could buy it, if the owner would sell it for $4 million.

5 Time management is a huge challenge as new issues can rise at a whirlwind rate and an engaged populace demands movement on projects they’ve worked hard on. We count on

Pam Zentmyer continued

contribute to the beautification and re-design efforts along Highway 133.

4 Year-round organic food production and an eco-friendly community/education facility that would attract medium-size groups from across the country. Tourism dollars would flow into our local economy, some would re-locate here. Town residents would have the opportunity to buy local food, keeping a large percentage of our household budgets right here in our community. 5 Staff’s prioritizations are mainly under the

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Candidate Forum continued om page 4 of the system.â€? The developer had worked with the town since 2008, following the desires of the citizen-led Roadmap Group. Going forward, he said there needs to be “transparencyâ€? in public ďŹ nance so citizens know where revenues are coming from. Once the town gets a handle on that, citizens can start a discussion about what makes sense on the site. Cunningham, the owner of Cunningham Tile & Construction, agreed that developer Rich Schierberg “worked in earnestâ€? to meet the needs of the town, so he supported the proposal. He also noted that City Market is a large source of sales tax for the town, and “it’s in our best interestâ€? to help the company improve its business, whatever that may mean for future development of the site.

Future of Highway 133 Improvements to Highway 133 and the vitality of Main Street go “hand in hand,â€? according to Esquibel. “133 is our front door, and it’s not very appealing to a lot of people who don’t know Carbondale.â€? They may miss the sign to turn into town, and if you stay on Highway 133, you have “no clue of what downtown has to offer,â€? so the town needs to focus on 133 and entice visitors to come into downtown. “Whatever we do to improve it [Highway 133] will automatically help downtown by making it easier to get there,â€? Cunningham said, adding that he supports building a roundabout at Industrial Place for better vehicle trafďŹ c ow. Enhancements would increase pedestrian safety (with new marked

crosswalks) that do not exist now, he said. Hoffmann also supports the roundabout and further said the town should open Industry Place all the way to Eighth Street as another feeder into downtown. Development on Highway 133 and Main Street are “two different beasts,� Lamont said, with 133 allowing for larger, expanded commercial. The town and its citizens need to determine a vision up front so developers know the town’s direction prior to putting forth a proposal, said Lamont, a retiree who was a city planner for 42 years.

Development in GarďŹ eld county Regarding the proposed commercial/ residential development on Highway 82 at Cattle Creek between Carbondale and Glenwood, some stated it was not a town. But others were adamant that having a voice in outlying projects is critical to both the economic and environmental quality of life in Carbondale. As ofďŹ cials on the Carbondale Board of Trustees and Planning & Zoning Commission, Zentmyer, Hoffmann and Esquibel, respectively, sent letters to the GarďŹ eld County Commissioners urging it to deny the project. “Development like that belongs in town. It’s an example of sprawl, bad sprawl,â€? Esquibel said. Such a development (that includes 30,000 square feet of commercial space), will erode Carbondale’s tax base, she said, and the town should work to attract those types of land use into town. The valley oor needs to be preserved as open space, according to Breasted. Refer-

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encing an oft-cited land-use quote, he said, “Americans hate density and they hate sprawl. This may be an opportunity for Carbondale to work with the GarďŹ eld County commissioners. We need to think about more density in Carbondale, and maybe that’s the way to prevent sprawl from consuming the entire valley.â€? “I think this highlights that the community needs to be proactive rather than reactive,â€? Lamont said. When citizens reject development in town, those uses go outside the community, he explained, so the town needs to plan ahead about land use and development or live with the consequences.

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mony.” Elections are about getting enough votes to accomplish things.

7 Of course, otherwise why go through the process? A zoning code is always a work in progress. It must be fair and as clear as possible.

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code and through other incentives, seek to minimize its carbon footprint.

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sory boards. The town finances and its ability to meet the demands and needs of the community should always be on the minds of the trustees.

The trustees should allow staff to do their jobs. The staff should also have town finances in the forefront of their minds as they go about the town’s business. 6 I do not believe the board is dysfunctional.

The board represents voices of the community that have differences of opinion and perspecrtive. Lack of respect of this fact is what brings the appearance of dysfunction. If the board was made up of seven-like minded indi-

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say we don’t pay attention but should contribute to the soluions as best we can.

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haps it could be purchased and used for any number of public uses.

5 That depends on the issues that come before the board of trustees. I will work with other members on the council to set the agenda for the town government. 6 Board members should respect each

other’s space and opinions. I certainly will, and expect my colleagues to do the same. 7

Carbondale’s zoning code should be rewritten with the Comp Plan in mind. However, I’m worried about the proposed Comp Plan’s form-based zoning, where rules don’t

John “Doc” Philip continued 7 I’d leave it up to the P&Z.

after the comprehensive plan process is finished?

6 Observers have said the board is dysfunctional.

How will you bring peace and harmony to the board?

8 What role should Carbondale play in fighting

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staff being professional and effective at meeting these needs even with a reduced personnel staff. A strategic plan would be helpful.

6 To do unto others as I would have others do unto me helps motivate me to respect and accept ideas that I may not agree with. Discourse can only happen in a safe and courteous environment.

7 It is the hope of the Comp Plan Working Group that the plan results in a comprehensive zoning ordinance that reduces the desire for and use of PUDs (planned unit developments).

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8 Oh God. There’s no alternative; we can be No. 1. We can do it here. We have no alternative.

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department heads. The board could make better use of our time by giving more value to staff and advisory board recommendations. We are blessed with great staff and knowledgeable volunteers. 6 I believe that by voicing concerns in a non-

accusatory manner, many problems can be discussed and worked through. I’m comfortable speaking my mind and participating in compromise so long as there is a sense of reciprocation. I can think of several examples where we successfully worked together.

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The Carbondale Trustees reviewed several large-scale land use applications over the last four years. I was committed to listening to public comment and bringing concerns forward to applicants. I will continue to listen to the desires of our community and act in accordance with what I hear. Carbondale deserves representatives willing to pay attention to citizens’ concerns.

Please vote to re-elect Pam Zentmyer for Carbondale Town Trustee. Look for your mail-in ballot arriving shortly after March 12th. THE SOPRIS SUN • MaRcH 15, 2012 • 7

Back to the future Last weekend, the sold-out gym at the Carbondale Recreatin Center was transformed into a magical world where audiences were taken on a fascinating journey back to the future during the fourth annual Green is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza. The models’ make-up and clothing blended with filmclips, music and lighting to create an imaginary production that was extraordinary and otherworldly. Photos and text by Jane Bachrach

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Molly Briggs (left) and Jen Catto; Jenna Bradford; Katrina Byars; Melanie Finan and Michael Gorman.

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TOP: Kat Rich and Sadie Dickinson; Amelia Potvin and Janine Cuthbertson. MIDDLE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Beth Broome; Sarah Nyman, Danielle Morse and Mustang Molly; Quinn Calhoun and Aja McAdams. BOTTOM: Beginning with Deb Colley, clockwise (standing): Austin Lottimer, Shara Dame, Jenna Bradford, Dana Ganssle and Brianne Jones.

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Community Calendar THURSDAY March 15 IRISH POETRY NIGHT • The Aspen Poets’ Society presents “Irish Poetry Nightâ€? at Victoria’s Espresso & Wine Bar (510 E. Durant in Aspen) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The night is sponsored by Ed Foran and Coldwell Banker Mason Morse. Info: 379-2136. FRONTIER HISTORIcaL SOcIETY • The Frontier Historical Society in Glenwood Springs presents Susan Marie Frontczak as Eleanor Roosevelt in “Hammering Out Human Rightsâ€? at the Glenwood Springs Library (413 Ninth Street) at 7 p.m. ROTaRY • Mt. Sopris Rotary meets at noon at Mi Casita, 580 Main Street, Carbondale.

FRIDAY March 16 MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents“Big Miracleâ€? (PG) at 7:30 p.m. March 16-22. LIVE MUSIc • Steve’s Guitars in the old part of the Dinkel Building presents Bonnie and Her Clydes at 8:30 p.m. (see bonnieandclydes.com). Steve says the outďŹ t features “soulful vocals, dynamic ďŹ ddle and guitar solos and a solid country swing groove.â€? Some compare Bonnie and Her Clydes to Halden Woffard and the HiBeams. “Bonnie’s powerful singing and ďŹ ery personality are the driving force behind the band but each player has musical skills and experience,â€? Steve said. Besides Bonnie’s vocals there’s electric guitar, ďŹ ddle, standup bass, pedal steel and drums. “This

To list your event, email information to news@soprissun.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Saturday. 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 and submit events online at soprissun.com/calendar.

will be a high-energy, rockin country swing sound so expect some toe tapping times. I’m looking forward to hearing this band for the ďŹ rst time, so come out and have a good time with us at the shop,â€? Steve concluded. (Editor’s note: from the sounds of things, this could be a sell out so get there early). Upcoming shows at Steve’s include: Billy Frankline and NOLA (March 20), Dan Sheridan and Shawn O’Neil (March 23), Charley Orland (March 24), Old California (March 27), Lake Street Dive (March 28), Caravan of Thieves (March 29), Tom Freund (March 30) and stand up comedy (March 31). LIVE MUSIc • Carnahan’s Tavern in the Dinkel Building presents Blind Strike at 10 p.m. WII BOWLING • The Marble Wii Bowling League continues at Slow Groovin’ BBQ Friday nights at 7 p.m. Info: chendrixstudio@aol.com. LIVE MUSIc • Rivers restaurant in Glenwood Springs features Acoustic Mayhem (acoustic bluegrass, folks and rock) from 9 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Info: 928-8813.

SPELLEBRaTION • Literacy Outreach and CMC present their annual Spellebration spelling bee to support adult literacy programs at Aspen Glen at 6 p.m. Info: 945-5282.

caller Pat Tognoni (from the Denver area).

ScHOOL THEaTRE • The Garden School presents the Charles Dickens’ classic “OLIVER!â€? at 7 p.m. on March 16-17 and 2 p.m. on March 18 at Glenwood Springs High School. Tickets are $12 at the door. Info: thegardenschool.org or 984-0604.

LIVE MUSIc • Carnahan’s Tavern in the Dinkel Building presents B.M.F. from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., corned beef and cabbage “until we run outâ€? starting at 4 p.m. and Evan Barber & the Dead Gamblers at 10 p.m. Info: 963-4498.

SATURDAY March 17 ST. PaT’S DaY • The American Legion’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on Main Street takes place at 2 p.m. Parade forms are available at: The Pour House, Carbondale Town Hall and Recreation Center, and American Legion Post 100 at 97 Third St. There’s no entry fee. The American Legion Auxiliary will serve corned beef and cabbage from 4 p.m. until it’s gone ($8 per person). Betsy Schenck and the Zingers will provide the entertainment. Info: 963-2381. cONTRa DaNcE • There’ll be another contra dance at the Third Street Center Round Room at 7 p.m. Admission is $8 or whatever you can afford. This month’s dance features Irish music with

Pac3 • The Boulder band Grant Farm, featuring former U.S. at-picking champion Tyler Grant, plays PAC3. Info: pac3.com.

TUESDAY March 20 cUBa • Rock Bottom Ranch in El Jebel presents the ďŹ lm “Power to Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oilâ€? at 7 p.m. Info: powerofcommunity.org.

WEDNESDAY March 21 BIG EVENT • The Carbondale Community School presents its 14th annual Big Event with the show “On the Road with Marco Poloâ€? at the school (1505 Delores Way). Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets: 9639647 or the Carbondale Recreation Center. LIVE MUSIc • White House pizza on Main Street presents Greg Masse on March 21, followed by and Steve Skinner on March 28. ROTaRY • The Rotary Club of Carbondale meets at the Carbondale Firehouse on Highway 133 Wednesdays at 7 a.m. Today’s speaker is Dr. Herschel Ross (“Advances in dentistry that beneďŹ t your healthâ€?) followed by Skip Kinsley (“BeneCALENDAR page 11

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followed by “Two Sides of Austin” with James McMurtry and Bob Schneider on March 22 and “So-Cal Traditions” with the Berklee Songwriters Circle, JD Souther/Carrie Rodriguez and the Blue Sky Riders on March 23. Info: wheeleroperahouse.com.

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THURSDAY March 22 “DIGGING SNOWMaSTaDON” • The Aspen Historical Society, People’s Press, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Snowmass Tourism team up for a book launch of “Digging Snowmastadon” at the Silvertree Conference Center in Snowmass Village. Billed as “The Dirt on our Dig: Untold Stories on the Snowmastadon Project,” the event features Dr. Kirk Johnson and Ian Miller.

SATURDAY March 24 FOOTBaLL BENEFIT • A benefit concert for Carbondale youth football programs takes place at PAC3 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. The musical lineup includes local band All the Pretty Horses, and from Madison, Wisconsin – Beautiful Buzz and Happy Ashtray. Tickets

Hold the Presses WindWalkers needs volunteers WindWalkers therapeutic riding program holds a volunteer orientation session at 1030 County Road 102 (near the Missouri Heights Schoolhouse) from 1 to 3 p.m. on March 17. Horse experience is helpful but not essential. For details, call Tracey 963-0583.

5Point shows film at Dos Gringos are $10 at White House Pizza and Dos Gringos burritos. Info: 945-1206. cULTURaL cOUNcIL • The Roaring Fork Cultural Council presents retired Gen. Wesley K. Clark at the Thunder River Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Clark was a Rhodes scholar with degrees in philosophy, politics, economics and military science. He was also Supreme Allied Commander (Europe) of NATO from 19972000. Tickets are $15 at roaringforkculturalcouncil.com.

SATURDAY July 21 HOT TUNa • PAC3 presents Hot Tuna, featuring Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady. Both are founding members of Jefferson Airplane and have been playing together for 50 years. Info: pac3.com.

The 5Point winter film series continues at Dos Gringos burritos in La Fontana Plaza from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 21. Admission is free. For details, e-mail jake@5pointfilm.org or go to www.5pointfilm.org.

cEc open house Clean Energy Collective in El Jebel hosts a “green” open house March 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. Company representatives will explain the SolarSaver and Community Partner programs. Epicurious will cater the affair. CEC is located on Highway 82 across from City Market. Clean Energy Collective is a developer of community-based renewable energy facilities and a leader in community power generation, according to a press release.

Trustees discuss crystal railroad grade The Carbondale Board of Trustees will discuss a section of the Crystal railroad grade at its work session at 6 p.m. on March 20. The section lies between to parcels owned by Pitkin County Open Space and Trails (PCOST), according to a press release. The Carbondale Bike and Pedestrians Committee is asking the town trustees to join PCOST in asking the parcel’s owner for a trail easement across the property.

Ongoing BLOOD DRIVE • Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs holds its monthly blood drives from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. This month’s drive is March 20. Info: 384-6657. ccaH • “Re-imagined Art & Fashions for a Sustainable Future” continues at the Carbon-

dale Council on Arts and Humanities gallery in the Third Street Center through March 23. The gallery is open Tuesday-Friday. Info: 963-1680. cLaY cENTER • “John Cohorst: 2012 Resident Exhibition” continues through April 4 at the Carbondale Clay Center, located at the east end of Main Street. Info: 963-CLAY.

WYLY • Wyly Community Art Center presents “The Long View: New Landscapes by Bayard Hollins” through April 27. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Info: 927-4123. aRT IN BaSaLT • Ann Korologos Gallery (“Western Roundup: 4 Western Artists”), Tok-

lat Gallery (“Martin Cooney Hand Carved Bowls”) and the Wyly Art Center (“Bayard Hollins”) continue through the month. MaYOR’S cOFFEE HOUR • Chat with Carbondale Mayor Stacey Bernot on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Village Smithy, located at 26 S. Third St.

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Community Briefs iors, from the bottom to the top, what an experience,” said head coach Kirk Cheney. The Lady Rams finished the season with a 14-9 record, their best since 2008. Other seniors this year were, Sharlene Salinas, Kelley Farris and Sam Denard. For next season, Roaring Fork has a solid core of returning players with the Gianinetti twins, Nieslanik, Shaeley Lough, Georgia Ackerman, Toni Gross and Autumn Grandberry. This year’s junior varsity team, which notched a 14-1 record, was comprised of Kendra Quezada, Ruby Lang, Daniella Santana, Emily Fisher, Jessica Hardin, Tanya Murillo and Jazmine Soto. Cheney concluded, “Roaring Fork women's basketball is again a force to be reckoned with.”

Orchard offers garden plots The Orchard, located at 110 Snowmass Drive, holds an orientation session for its Good Seed Community Garden at 7 p.m. on March 22. Plots are $25 and $40. Gardeners are asked to donate 10 percent of their crop to Lift-Up or Feed My Sheep. For details, e-mail Garden@TheOrchardLife.com.

Ditch cleaning begins On March 12, town crews began cleaning and burning irrigation ditches throughout town. The town expects to turn on the ditches on April 15. “Be advised there may be smoke in your neighborhood when the crew is working near your home,” said a press release. “Please keep access open, inspect the ditch condition and remove any debris and plant growth that has accumulated since last year.” The town advises ditch users to make appropriate adjustments to their pump’s intakes to allow for low flow conditions toward the end of the season. Per Carbondale Municipal Code 13.44.040, obstructions in ditches are not permitted, fences are not permitted and pollution is not permitted. Ditch users may not prevent access to town personnel to “operate, maintain, inspect, or otherwise use the town ditch system, or easements or head gates utilized by the town ditch system.” For more information, call 963-3140.

ccc, cPac, ccaH team up The Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities, and Carbondale Public Arts Commission team up on a project that lets kids build a “large sculpture” that will be unveiled at June’s First Friday. Kids are already working on the sculpture at the Clay Center on Saturdays and funds are needed to finish it. For details, call Sarah Moore at 963-2529.

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Sutro competes in Junior Nationals Evelina Sutro, a freshman at Colorado Rocky Mountain School, recorded finishes of fifth, 13th and 17th in the recent USSA Junior National Nordic races at Soldier Hollows in Utah. Not only that, she took first place in the 5Kskate category at the Colorado state high school championships in Minturn and was named to the All-State team in skate and classic cross-country skiing.

Lady Rams make all-League The Lady Rams landed five players on the Western Slope All-League team with Megan Gianinetti garnering first team honors — the only junior to be accorded that distinction. Besides Megan Gianinetti, senior Kaleigh Wisroth was named to the second team and junior Hattie Gianinetti to the third team. Kenia Pinela (a senior) and Maddie Nieslanik (a sophomore) made honorable mention. “Overall, the season was a huge success and for the sen-

DOE notices Garfield clean Energy A marketing campaign by Garfield Clean Energy for its Clean Energy Challenge — a program aimed at encouraging residents and business owners in Garfield County to get energy audits and undertake energy-saving retrofits on their homes and businesses — was recently touted by the Department of Energy. In the February newsletter for the DOE’s Better Buildings program, the Department featured Garfield Clean Energy’s “Energy Heroes” campaign. In the campaign, community members pose in front of a home or business they’ve upgraded to be more energy efficient and pretend to rip open their shirts, revealing the logo worn by Superman. In a brief article titled “Innovation Nation” the DOE newsletter noted that “Garfield County, Colorado, is turning homeowners into ‘Energy Heroes’ via an ad campaign that encourages residents and business owners to take the Clean Energy Challenge.”

Jim Breasted is in the race for Town Trustee He’s been there before. He served with enthusiasm, steadfastness and perseverance.

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Letters continued om page 2 standing of the issues facing our town. I have had the opportunity to observe several of these issues, some of which created particularly strong reactions in our community. At times I felt my viewpoints were welcome, and at other times I did not. I believe that even though we don’t always agree, every member of this community deserves to be heard. This town is not a oneissue town and I am not a one-issue candidate. I don’t have a preset agenda. My goals are to see our town succeed and our community thrive. My 16 years of business ownership has taught me about the realities of success and how to adapt to a changing environment. I have had to consider all options and weigh them to determine the best course of action for continued success. I am a person willing to take a tough stance on issues if I believe them to be in the best interest of the town and realize that they may not always be my personal first choice. My job as town trustee would be to represent the voices of our community and not my own personal agenda. I am committed to the duties of this position. I will proactively familiarize myself with the issues and will act responsibly when carrying out my duties as town trustee. I cannot think of a better place to live, work and raise my family. I look forward to this opportunity and I respectfully ask for your support in the upcoming vote for Carbondale town trustee. Please feel free to e-mail me at RedforCarbondale@hotmail.com or visit with me on March 19, 20 and 22 at the Pour House from 3 to 5 p.m. Red Cunningham Carbondale

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their willingness to do the work, listen to the people, be aware of the issues, and represent us on the board of trustees. All had informed opinions on keeping our water, air and quality-of-life intact by fighting against drilling in the Thompson Divide area. All had thoughtful and imaginative ideas of how to move Carbondale along our path to being the vibrant, unique, and progressive place we want it to be and to live in. All showed they understand what most of us want by having voted against the Village at Crystal River. They understood that Carbondale is a small town, and can and should grow to be the best small town anywhere. There is a clear choice in philosophy among the candidates and we should vote for Harvey, Hoffmann and Zentmyer. Three candidates showed themselves to be stuck in the past. Bill Lamont, Lorey Esquibel, and Red Cunningham all showed how out of touch they are by admitting to voting for the big, out-of-area developer’s vision for us, called VCR. They did not even have opinions on the massive gas development on our watershed. Where have they been? Why do they think they can represent us? This is a critical election.This board will be dealing with a comprehensive plan approval and subsequent zoning changes that will guide our future. Vote for those who understand Carbondale and what we value. Pam is a native of Carbondale, John has lived here 40-plus years, Allyn was raised in the valley. All have their minds, their hearts and their roots here. They understand Carbondale. Please join me and vote for Pam Zentmyer, John Hoffmann and Allyn Harvey for the Carbondale board of trustees. Russell Criswell Carbondale

Dear Editor: I am delighted to see that Allyn Harvey is running for town trustee and I encourage voters to elect him. I first got to know Allyn back when he was an editor at the Aspen Times. We both took a Great Ideas seminar at the Aspen Institute and I was impressed with Allyn’s willingness to do the homework and engage with others in figuring out what the writings meant. Over the years I have had the opportunity to get to know Allyn better and found his willingness to work, to listen, and to take a stand to be consistent strengths. Allyn has shown his commitment to Carbondale: working at the Mountain Fair, Food Coop, KDNK, and serving as one of the founders of The Sopris Sun. He understands that the things we treasure in Carbondale come from people working hard, together. Allyn was a lonely voice at meetings about the failed VCR proposal, telling the board that the project needed to be changed rather than approved in order to work in Carbondale. His BS sensor is needed on the council. Please vote for Allyn Harvey for town trustee. Bob Schultz Carbondale

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Dear Editor: Well it certainly is interesting to see two people running ads for trustee who want to represent the voters and yet if my memory serves me correctly, they were also two people LETTERS page 16

Dear Editor: The candidates for the board of trustees showed their true colors at the candidate forum Monday night. Pam Zentmyer, John Hoffmann and Allyn Harvey all expressed

Dear Editor: I was recently talking to my friend, and potential town council member,Allyn Harvey, about what makes Carbondale such a great place to be. Being a glass-is-half-empty-andif-you-look-closely-there’s-a-chip-in-it type of person, I was lamenting about one-third of our population wanting to eat Red Lobster while wearing red argyle. “They’re going to take over!” I whined. Allyn disagreed, and pointed out that actually they are shrinking in number compared to the last time Carbondale voted on use of the land at Highway 133 and Main Street. He said, “Everything we need is here. We just need to support it. Beef. Music. Art. Beer. Yoga. Pot. Pastries. Coffee. Fruit. Vegetables. Do you really need socks and underwear?” I instantly cheered up and replied, “Go Commando! Underwear is so our grandparents’ generation, just like oil and gas.” And that is why I would vote for Allyn Harvey for Board of Trustees. He gets Carbondale. And he’ll make sure it remains an outstanding place to be. Jeannie Perry Satank

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viduals then Carbondale would be ruled by a seven-headed dictator. 7 This remains to be seen, but is a very strong possibility. 8

While the town could impose building codes that encourage green building techniques and impose other ordinances that reduce our carbon footprint, such as car idling or plastic bag bans, Carbondale should be careful to focus on education rather than legislation. You would think we could fight global warming without ordinances. I find most people want to do the right thing, it gets a bit prickly when their choice to do the right thing is taken away.

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The Questions:

6 Observers have said the board is dysfunctional.

How will you bring peace and harmony to the board?

Allyn Harvey continued

address types of use in the buildings so long as the building complies with size, setbacks and other physical limits set out in the code. Such zoning would likely result in distortions that the community does not want, such as residential on Main Street. 8

We can lead by example. Carbondale should continue to develop policies that improve energy efficiency and lower carbon footprints of new and older homes and buildings. The ban on plastic bags at grocery markets throughout the valley sets an example for other communities. And we can support efforts to expand locally the use solar and other alternative energy sources.

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8 Climate weirding affects every person on the planet. We need to be the change we know is necessary to carry life forward sustainably, while supporting the efforts from outside our community to reduce carbon footprints. We are lucky to have CLEER and CORE driving efficiencies forward for institutions in our valleys.

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groups working on the Comp Plan before answering.

8 The town can be a leader in awareness regarding and consumption of fossil fuel and save the community money. A reduction in the consumption of expensive resources will save taxpayer money and will avoid future demands for revenue. For example, if we are able to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels at the waste water plant, we can reduce the cost of doing business and avoid price increases for the service.

7 Should Carbondale’s zoning code be overhauled

after the comprehensive plan process is finished?

8 What role should Carbondale play in fighting

global warming?

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Letters continued om page 2 who were totally out of touch with what the voters wanted in the recent election on the Village at Crystal River. Come on now. Would these people be able to change hats when they walked into a board meeting and vote as the people wanted them to vote? I don’t think so. So let’s make sure we elect only those people who are able to represent us. We know who they are. Pam Zentmyer has a running record of consistently voting for the people. So does John Hoffmann. Let’s give the trusted trustees a helping hand by voting in Allyn Harvey who we also know represents the people. At some point in time, there must be a whole board of trustees elected by the people who are for the people and for the town of Carbondale. Patricia Johnson Carbondale

It’s spiritual criminality Dear Editor: After the slamming results of the Village at Crystal River vote rang like a cathedral bell through the valley, the constant comment up and down the Roaring Fork corridor was, “This shows everyone how disconnected the Carbondale town government is from its citizens!â€? Clearly, this is the case. We are being hailed for decisively (and for a second time) standing on our values. While conversation and compromise are healthy, attempting to take the town in a direction that is economically unhealthy and one that works against the soul of the community is, frankly, egotistical and spiritually criminal. The board represents us, and with that in mind, needs to support the core values of its majority citizenry: smart, innovative, and green growth, downtown support, unsubsidized development, solar energy, the nonproďŹ ts, environmental respect, and state of the art buildings.

As an example, we are now wallowing in the same outdated mode of thought that has spilled over from the Village at Crystal River to the new library; again, it is egotistical and disrespectful. Cutting down heritage trees and denying solar panels for a gas ďŹ replace. Are you kidding? Many petitions have now been pulled for the April board elections. There are candidates who actively promoted the VCR development and felt that “letting the people decideâ€? the fate of their town was a “disaster.â€? These are the same people who seem to want to make Carbondale in their preferred image, instead of working within our unique identity to incorporate new ideas. I fear that once again ego is at work here, and that these candidates will want to continually promote a mall development because they feel “they know better.â€? My question to these folks wanting a contrary Carbondale is, “Why are you here?â€? The Carbondale mantra is, “Don’t change Carbondale, let Carbondale change you.â€? With that in mind, we need to elect a board of trustees that wants to enhance Carbondale’s strengths, not change its identity. The VCR vote left us a blank palette that can easily be ďŹ lled with Carbondale’s true spirit and composition. I suggest we vote in Allyn Harvey and Pam Zentmyer because they have the knowledge and energy for aligning Carbondale with smart growth and giving us a sustainable future. Denise Moss Carbondale

we are just visitors. To witness life in the wild, unaffected by the development of facilities to serve human convenience, we appreciate a view of pure Nature, available best where we limit human activity to travel on foot. We treasure wilderness not just for the spiritual value it provides to us observers, when we travel there on foot in summer or on skis in winter, but more because wilderness is an act of human generosity toward the myriad species of animals, plants and insects that call wild Nature their home. We practice dominance over Nature in so many places on this Earth that leaving some places, the larger the better, to its natural state is simply the right thing to do. The lands included in Sen. Udall’s proposal will not only provide excellent habitat for wildlife but they also do so without compromising the amazing recreational opportunities in our area. I’ve been riding my mountain bike throughout the valley for decades, and I am happy to see a wilderness proposal that basically has no impact on the excellent mountain biking in the Roaring

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