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Angry couple drops coin on town hall By Lynn Burton Sopris Sun Staff Writer

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Brent Lough wheels the first of 11 buckets of coins into town hall on May 19. Brent and his wife Roxanne paid $11,589.45 for building permit fees in pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters to protest the town trustees assessing a higher fee after they paid more than $24,000 in 2009. Photo by Jane Bachrach

local couple, angry about a town trustees decision, dropped more than a half-ton of coins on town hall last Thursday to pay off their disputed building permit fees. After her husband wheeled the first of 11 buckets of unwrapped coins through town hall doors, Roxanne Lough said, “I think they (town hall staff) should call the trustees to come help count.” Roxanne and her husband Brent showed up at town hall with $11,589.45 (“plus $10 extra”) in five-gallon buckets to pay the outstanding balance on building fees that were due on May 19. The dispute dates to late 2009 when Brent, who owns Ridge Runner Construction, paid approximately $24,000 in permit fees and taps for a spec home he built at 641 North Bridge Drive in River Valley Ranch. Brent thought a certificate of occupancy (CO) from the town was forthcoming, but last July a town building official wrote a letter saying he still owed $11,589.45 in fees. The Loughs formally appealed the second fee assessment at the Carbondale Board of Trustees meeting on March 8. Brent told The Sopris Sun he offered to pay an extra $6,563.27 in tap fees, but not the remainder in building permit fees the town said it was still due. On March 15, following an executive session to discuss the issue, the trustees voted 6-0 (with Frosty Merriott abstaining) to stand by its decision to assess the entire amount. Roxanne – wearing jeans, sandals and a rolled up long-sleeve shirt – settled into a chair in the town hall lobby last Thursday, just a few feet from the town clerk’s window and police department window, and fielded questions about the process of converting cash to coins and lugging the load over to town hall. First, each of the plastic buckets weighed about 150 pounds and contained pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. The Loughs collected the coins in $3,000 increments from Alpine Bank over a period of four weeks. They decided not to get all the coins at once because the bank charges a fee for coins over a certain amount. “It’s expensive,” Roxanne explained as a somewhat bewildered bystander waited to talk to town clerk Cathy Derby. Meanwhile, out at the Brent’s Ridge Runner Construction truck, the Loughs’ high-school-age daughter, Shaeley, stood guard over the coins. The Loughs were up at 6 a.m. on Thursday COIN PAYMENT page 7

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Carbondale Commentary What is ‘sustainable development?’ By Ken Williams The concept of “sustainable development” seems to be used more and more frequently these days in Carbondale, partly because the town is writing a new comprehensive plan. The phrase has already been used during the on-going visioning process for the comprehensive plan but what is “sustainable development?” The World Commission on Environment and Development, also known as the Brundtland Commission, defined sustainable development as that which, “meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The simplicity of this statement seems to get at the heart of what’s important to each and every one of us, and why each individual or family may view sustainable development differently. The passage of time changes the needs and aspirations of those of us in the present and should be self-evident. That the perception of the needs of future generations is based on present assumptions of what the future should be only points out the dilemma. The fact is that we don’t know what it will take to meet the needs of future generations beyond the obvious need for healthy conditions. We do know that social conditions, technology and changing environment all affect humanity over time, and that each and every one of us is constantly making adjustments in our lives to suit our needs. The fact that Carbondale is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, which deals to a certain extent with sustainable development issues, should make people sit up and pay attention. Now is the time to take a good hard look at how we have fared over the past 10 years under the previous comprehensive plan. The past 10 years has been a roller coaster ride for many residents of Carbondale, and the region and nation as a whole, with people asking simple questions like, “Am I better off?” and “What can I hope for myself and my family in the future?” Clearly, the last several years have tested the notion of what sustainability means in the economic sense, and any evaluation of where we have been and where we wish to go should lead to some kind of reasonable balance, an important step on the path to sustainability. Success in fulfilling the need for well compensated jobs, reasonable shelter and the ability to save and invest to meet future aspirations all depend on a recalibration of past goals and objectives, and implementation of the measures needed to get where we want to go. This then is the essence of sustainability and sustainable development: personal and collective responsibility for making decisions that affect us now, and in the future, through the broadest possible public participation in the decision making process. Ken Williams lives and makes his livelihood in Carbondale. He can be contacted at: realtyanddesign@ymail.com. The Sopris Sun encourages commentaries on local issues from those who live and care about them – that’s you, our readers. Remember: Keep your commentary local and keep it to 700 words, then dispatch it to news@soprissun.com or P.O. Box 399, Carbondale, CO 81623. Don’t forget to tell us your name, phone number, where you live and any other pertinent information about yourself.

Grace Brown (front), Steve Skinner (middle) and Ticah Burrows (holding newspaper) were recently seen rafting down Government Rapids on the San Juan River in Utah. The Sopris Sun was mandatory reading, according to the party. Also attending and fighting for the chance to read the paper were Brenda Buchanan, Mark Burrows, “Smitty,” Stacy Stein and Saffron Burrows. Photo by Mark Burrows 2 • THE SOPRIS SUN • MAy 26, 2011

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Satank’s Bridge to Nowhere Dear Editor: Alaska had its Bridge to Nowhere, a bridge to a largely uninhabited island. Garfield County now has its own dubious monument, the recently reconstructed (formerly “pink”) Satank Bridge. It connects County Road 106 to Highway 82, a fact that continues to misinform a number of GPS mapping systems. What the otherwise fine article in the Sopris Sun (May 19) failed to make note of, is that there are two very nice bridges just upstream. There is the beautifully converted railroad trestle and the recently upgraded Veterans’ Memorial Highway 133 vehicular bridge. The first is on the extraordinary valley-long Rio Grande Trail, and the second serves many bicyclists using the Mushroom Rock area. What the reopened Satank Bridge now does is divert bicyclists from the Rio Grande Trail through Satank (exactly what we predicted) and why a few years back some Satank folks went to the Garfield County commissioners to speak out against repairing the bridge. We were assured by all that the railroad trestle was scheduled to be incorporated into the bike trail and that no impacts would occur to our little residential street. I don’t know what makes dogs bark at Lycra-clad humans rolling on rubber tired wheels. Nor do I know why these same people insist on gazing into the adjacent yards. Some probably see the bridge as a convenient short-cut. (And why does someone riding a bike for exercise need a short-cut?) Others have simply lost their way. Some Glenwood-bound friends from Snowmass said they had difficulty finding the Rio Grande Trail when they arrived at Highway 133. I called the trail authority to inquire about better signage. Their comment was that the lost souls were likely not sharp enough to find their way. This was a heart surgeon and a multi-million dollar developer. Safety is also an issue.A few years ago two neighbors were involved in an accident that caused a broken leg. One person in a car backed out into the other neighbor on a motor bike. Most of the driveways are of the backout type. Bicycles make no warning noise and can be harder to see than another car. While I am glad to see that a local construction company did the reconstruction, and that tax dollars were being injected into the local economy, there were surely more deserving projects in Garfield County. Not all things old need to be preserved. To fellow readers of the Sun: please use the bike trail. Patrick Hunter Satank

Thanks to CARE Dear Editor: My precious kitty of eight years disappeared on March 11. One night he never came home. We looked around our neigh-

borhood for days, like any owner of a beloved pet would. We called all the animal hospitals, CARE and KDNK.We received a call one day about a lost cat, but to our disappointment, it wasn’t our Swift. We assumed the mountain lions roaming in River Valley Ranch got him. He was a 20-pound white cat, and fine pickins’ for a hungry animal. We had a memorial service and planted a special garden for him in front of our house. Our neighbors gathered and we had a toast to the big tomcat that ruled the neighborhood, and secretly loved his mommy. May 18 we received a call from CARE (Colorado Animal Rescue) asking if we had found our cat. Since it was after hours when I received the message, I e-mailed them and sent a picture of our healthy cat.The next day they called and said they had sent me pictures back of a stray that was turned in by a women who lived across Highway 133. Hesitantly, I opened my e-mail, and there he was. Only recognizable to his loving mother, 12 pounds lighter, bruised, scratched up, dirty and on the verge of starving to death. I raced up to CARE to retrieve the cat that I so missed and loved. I cannot thank CARE enough for their existence. We got our cat from CARE when he was a baby. Somebody had dropped him off on CARE’s porch in a cereal box nine years ago. Since we brought him home he has lived the life of a king, just as all pets should be LETTERS page 8

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P&Z asks trustees to reconsider pot dispensaries By Terray Sylvester Sopris Sun Correspondent Members of Carbondale’s Planning and Zoning Commission have asked the board of town trustees to reconsider an ordinance that threatens to push medical pot businesses toward some of the most visible spots in town, namely, the east end of Main Street and the intersection of Main Street and Highway 133. In March the trustees approved a licensing ordinance that prohibits medical pot shops, farms and kitchens from operating within 1,000 feet of schools. As an unintended consequence, anyone hoping to open a new marijuana business in town would be left with just a few options to choose from, among them the commercial areas at either end of Main Street. That would fly in the face of some of the chief concerns voiced by the public and by the trustees while the town has drawn up its new medical marijuana rules, concerns such as keeping the industry out of sight of kids and protecting Carbondale’s touristfriendly image. “We just don’t think that the 1,000-foot rule accomplishes what [the trustees] are trying to accomplish with it,” said P&Z Chairman Ben Bohmfalk. He said the commission thinks the public would be better served if the town scraps the 1,000-foot rule and replaces it with a more nuanced regulation. The planning and zoning commission will discuss the topic during a work session at their meeting tonight, May 26, at town hall. Bohmfalk said the commissioners plan to examine an existing town study on school transportation routes, as well as information on tourist activity in town, then present their findings to the trustees as a list of informal recommendations.

Medical marijuana dispensary signs started popping up around town more than a year ago. A new town ordinance bans new medical marijuana businesses from operating within 1,000 feet of schools. Photo by Lynn Burton

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The Carbondale Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss locations to medical marijuana businesses in Carbondale during their meeting tonight, May 26, at Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Ave. The board of trustees is scheduled to discuss a zoning ordinance for medical pot businesses on June 28 at town hall. For more information call 963-2733 or visit carbondalegov.org. “We’re trying to spark some constructive thought,” he said, explaining that some of the areas the P&Z eventually recommends for marijuana businesses will likely be located within 1,000 feet of a school, though they will be places children rarely visit, such as the commercial and industrial area at the end of 12th Street. He stressed that residential areas will not be included in the P&Z’s recommendations.

The 1,000-foot boundary was adopted from Colorado law, but state rules allow towns to adjust that distance as necessary. A citizen advisory board formed in 2010, as well as the P&Z, had previously recommended the town impose a 500-foot boundary. All but one of Carbondale’s 11 existing medical marijuana businesses are within 1,000 feet of a school, though under the rule existing businesses may be allowed

to remain in place. The comments from the P&Z came partly in response to the tough stance the trustees are taking on the industry. In a memo to the town council, the P&Z cautioned the board against using zoning rules as a roundabout way to extinguish medical pot industry in Carbondale. The commission noted, “The town has the power to eliminate all commercial medical marijuana facilities. If this is the intention of the board, the commissioners felt that the board should proceed in that manner rather than using zoning to effectively eliminate them … at this point [medical marijuana] is a state constitutional right and from a zoning perspective should not be treated or evaluated as an illegitimate business or a quasi-legal endeavor.” Trustee Frosty Merriott agreed with the P&Z’s interpretation of the town’s rules. “[The 1,000-foot limit] almost becomes a de facto illegalization of the dispensaries,” he said.“In 40 years no one has ever had a problem getting marijuana if they wanted. Just to do away with dispensaries is not going to solve the problem.” Merriott suggested voters, not the trustees, should decide whether the medical pot biz should exist in Carbondale. Trustee Elizabeth Murphy, who has been the council’s most vocal critic of the industry, acknowledged the “1,000-foot rule was, in fact, an attempt to limit the number of total dispensaries.” If the town figures out another way to limit the number of pot shops in town – perhaps to two or three – she said she might support revising the 1,000-foot rule. A moratorium is currently in place banning new medical marijuana businesses from opening in Carbondale.

PAC3 puts Bonedale over the top with tunes By Greg Masse Sopris Sun Correspondent Along with a bristling downtown live music culture, Carbondale’s PAC3 is the newest piece of the puzzle in what is arguably one of the best small-town music scenes in the country. The PAC3 (the performing arts center at third street) officially opens Saturday night when legendary singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn takes the stage. “Fans of Bruce Cockburn’s extraordinary acoustic finger picking will be thrilled with Small Source of Comfort, his new album,” said a writer for PremierGuitar.com. “Cockburn’s shimmering arpeggios, syncopated riffs, and hypnotic single-note lines blend elements of Mississippi John Hurt, Jerry Garcia, Leo Kottke, and Brazilian greats Luiz Bonfa and Oscar Castro-Neves, yet remain entirely his own.” Located at the south side of the 3rd Street Center – the town’s nonprofit incubator at 520 S. 3rd Street – construction has been moving along at a blistering pace to get the venue ready for its big opening night. “The process started a year ago, but all the actual construction has been done in the past 90 days,” PAC3 Executive Director Josh Behrman said. PAC3 is the former elementary school gymnasium that’s been transformed into a

state-of-the-art performance center. With a general admission capacity of 540, PAC3 can bring in larger crowds than either the Wheeler Opera House or BellyUp venues in Aspen. “But we’re not trying to be either (of those),” Behrman said. “Everything we do when we open should be different from those others.” For those looking to have a drink while watching the likes of Cockburn, Robert Earle Keen or James McMurtry – all of whom are scheduled to perform here this summer – PAC3 features a 17-foot granite-topped “boutique”bar with four beer taps, large mirrors on the back bar and shelves and refrigerators for liquor and wine. “There’ll be a limited choice, but it will all be top-quality stuff,” Behrman said. The plan is to purchase the beer, wine and spirits from local and socially-conscious companies when possible, he said. “We’ve been gearing to have as little waste as possible.” In its present state, the walls are painted purple, but over the coming months and years PAC3 Community Outreach Director Amy Kimberly says they plan to slowly add different styles of art to the venue. “That’s one area we’ll continue to work on,” Kimberly said. Events manager Vanessa Adam and tick-

eting/marketing manager Aly Sanguily round out the PAC3 team. Even though PAC3 hadn’t opened as of Sopris Sun press time, Behrman said he and his crew are already looking toward the future. “We’re always planning to keep working on it and listening to what people say,” he said.“As time goes on, we’ll listen to the feedback of people and see what they want.” Along with hosting national music acts, the PAC3 team sees the venue being used for parties, comedy shows, dance and “potentially film.” “I think there will be lots of opportunities for people to use this space in an affordable way,” Kimberly said.“Our mission is to support the local arts.” PAC3 features a 33-foot-wide by 22-footdeep stage that will be lit up by energy-efficient LED lights and the music will be powered by an in-house sound system. There is also a large front-of-house soundboard. “It’s really a great-sized stage,” he said. “The lighting will actually take less energy than the sound,” Behrman said. One difference between the PAC3 and a venue like BellyUp is the number of shows planned. While the BellyUp has something going on virtually every night of the week, the PAC3 will bring in national acts about once a week or so.

Olivia Pevec of All the Pretty Horses runs a sound check before a recent show at Steve’s Guitars. With PAC3 opening on May 29, Carbondale can now boast about a dozen music venues. Photo by Lynn Burton “We’re looking at probably four shows a month,” Kimberly said. “What we hope is that a lot of the other nights will be filled with others who want to perform here.” A “soft” opening, featuring local rockers Sector 7G, is slated for May 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is free, but attendees must present a ticket to gain entrance. Other upcoming PAC3 events include Portland, Oregon’s MarchFourth Marching Band and later in the year, on Dec. 18, swingers Big Voodoo Daddy will help ring in Christmas. “And I’m working on something really, BONEDALE MUSIC SCENE page 5 THE SOPRIS SUN • MAy 26, 2011 • 3

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Rodeo’s a go The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo will start its 2011 season as planned on June 2, according to the rodeo board. The board had taken a wait and see stance since an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in several western states (including Colorado) in recent weeks led to quarantines and some horse-related event cancellations. “We’ve been monitoring the situation very carefully,â€? said rodeo board member Kathy Small. The volunteer board talked with several local equine experts, including Dr. John Canning, before deciding to start the season on schedule. “Dr. Canning is a veterinarian and also a (Carbondale) rodeo participant,â€? Small said. The not-for-proďŹ t rodeo takes place at the Gus Darien arena east of town Thursday nights through Aug. 18. On a related note, Small said the rodeo has made several improvements to the arena, including a permanent shed for the Senior Matters refreshment stand and other upgrades that should the event ow better.

Brownings medal at state Taylor and Zach Browning brought home medals from the 3A state track meet

Adrienne Ackerman (left) and Cesar (Alex) Alvarado (right) make their ďŹ nal remarks as Student Council Head Boy and Girl during Monday night’s awards ceremony at Roaring Fork High School. The Roaring Fork High School graduation is at the school at 1 p.m. on May 28 (not 4 p.m. as was reported in last week’s Sun). The Outstanding Students of the Year are: Sasha Williams and Paul Roman (freshmen), Emily Eason and Jessie Murillo (sophomores), Adriana Perez and Sam Carpenter (juniors), and Adrienne Ackerman and Dalton Handy (seniors). Photo by Lynn Burton

in Lakewood over the weekend. Both are seniors. Taylor took silver in the 100 with a time of 11.1, silver in the 200 and fourth in the 400. Zach took silver in the 400 with a time of 49.35 and fourth in the 200. Both of the Browning twins plan to continue competing in college. Taylor will attend the University of Redlands in California, while Zach will attend Colorado State University. On the girl’s side, Adrienne Ackerman, a senior, ďŹ nished ďŹ fth in the 300 hurdles with a time of 49.01 while Taila Howe (a freshman) ďŹ nished eighth in the 100 with a time of 12.9.

VCR continued to June 7 The Village at Crystal River public hearing scheduled for the May 24 Carbodnael Board of Trustees meeting was rescheduled to June 7 on Tuesday night. The rescheduling was made at the request of applicant Rich Schierberg, according to a town memo. Tuesday night’s discussion was to include a community impact assessment. Village at Crystal River is the mixeduse development proposed for 24 acres on

the west side of Highway 133. The proposal calls for 125,000 square feet of commercial/retail space (including a 58,000-square-foot grocery store), approximately 15,000-square-feet of ofďŹ ce space and 164 residential units. Carbondale residents turned down a similar project in a referendum vote several years ago.

Coyote attack prompts warnings The Colorado Division of Wildlife is urging dog owners to be careful when their pets are out of the yard or off leash. One or more coyotes attacked and killed a small dog on Smuggler Trail in Aspen earlier this month. Although coyotes are typically shy and reclusive, they are also intelligent creatures that learn to adapt to changing conditions in their surroundings. As Colorado’s growing population continues to encroach on coyote habitat, coyotes can lose their fear of people. “Once that happens, coyotes can learn to target pets as prey items and in rare cases, become aggressive in the presence of people,� said DOW spokesman Perry Will. Will said that if a coyote approaches you or your pet, you should use a loud voice to frighten the animal. “Throw rocks or sticks to frighten it away,� he said.

The following events are drawn from incident reports of the Carbondale Police Department. MONDAy May 16 A resident called police and said she went to Little Bear Antiques where she had some consignment items and the business was gone. Police contacted Little Bear Antiques in Boulder, Colo., and were told the store tried to contact all its consignees before closing. TUESDAy May 17 At 4:05 p.m., police responded to a complaint of grafďŹ ti on a fence. Police told the caller the grafďŹ ti wasn’t of the gang variety. TUESDAy May 17 At 9:45 p.m., offers were dispatched to a downtown restaurant where a woman was passed out in the restroom. Police called an ambulance which took the woman to Valley View Hospital. WEDNESDAy May 18 At 12:25 a.m., police found an extremely intoxicated woman in front of a downtown bar. They gave her a ride home. WEDNESDAy May 18 At 10:22 p.m., police contacted a van parked at Sopris Park but could not locate a driver inside or outside the vehicle. Police returned to the van at 6:20 a.m. The driver said he had been intoxicated and slept in the van.

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Bonedale music scene continued om page 3 really special for August,” he said, but wasn’t able to confirm the event as of press time. MarchFourth Marching Band is a circuslike band of musicians and performers who provide a carnival-esque atmosphere for its fans. The band encourages concertgoers to dress up and become part of the show. Prior to their Memorial Day show, the band will lead a parade from the Fourth Street Plaza through town and into the PAC3. “I hope that the town of Carbondale does embrace this,” Behrman said. Tickets for PAC3 shows are available online at PAC3carbondale.com or at Dos Gringos Burritos.

Around town As exciting as many find it to have a large, new venue in Carbondale, on most nights people will be looking around town to get their music fix. “Carbondale has a really good scene,” says Carbondale local Adam Rudd. “You come to the Beer Works and it’s classic rock; you can move down to Carnahan’s and it’s hard rock and then Steve’s Guitars has all the rest.” Carnahan’s Tavern boasts the largest stage in the downtown core, attracting such diverse bands as Trunk – playing on May 28 – singer-songwriter T. Ray Becker and Pink Floyd tribute band Us and Them, who play on May 27. Carnahan’s general manager Carrie Allen, who owns the tavern with her husband Todd, said one of this summer’s must-see shows will

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be when the tavern hosts a CD release party for Fire in the Asylum. “I’m so excited. I love them playing our bar,” she said. Then, of course, there’s Steve’s Guitars. Steve’s Guitars, owned by Steve Standiford, has been inviting a diverse cross-section of musicians to Carbondale since 1993. Since then there have been more than 500 shows and Standiford shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. “The big one that stands out for me is the locals’ fest,” he said of the Sopris Music Festival. The festival will be held on the weekend that has for the past few years been the weekend of the Carbondale Lobster Fest. It takes place from June 23-26 at venues all over town. “We’re stressing local foods this year,” he said. The guitars adorning the walls and ceilings of Steve’s intimate venue produce amazing acoustics that musicians from across the country have come to love. He also said there’s a two-week stretch in mid-July when his place will have eight shows. “That will be fun because they’re all topnotch musicians,” he said. On May 27, Steve’s Guitars features award-winning local musician Matt Johnson; on June 3 (First Friday) A Vision Quest will take the stage. The newest downtown place to go see music on a nearly-nightly basis is Carbondale Beer Works. CBW opened over the winter and has quickly become popular with local

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Steve’s Guitars, located in the northeast corner of the Dinkel Building, is one of several music venues in Carbondale. PAC3 is the newest place in town for live music. Photo by Lynn Burton beer, sausage and music aficionados. Depending on the night, CBW patrons can expect to see anything from a bluegrass jam to a full-on rock ‘n roll band. For years now, White House pizza has been giving solo musicians and small bands a chance to see their name in lights on their front yard billboard. All year long, WHP has been a destination for those who want some pizza and beer with their tunes. During the summertime, artists can be heard by passers-by on Main Street as they play tunes on the restaurant’s outdoor deck.

To add to all this, other establishments throughout town include the Village Smithy, Phat Thai, Konnyaku, the Pour House, Dos Gringos Burritos, the Cafe at Third Street and The Blend, a new coffee shop at the corner of Highway 133 and Garfield Avenue will also have music, sometimes bringing the total to more than a dozen live music choices on a particularly busy summer weekend. “It’s an expanding scene,”Standiford said. In all, for a town of about 6,000, the music scene is thriving and promises to keep heating up – even if the weather isn’t for now.

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What Carbondale really needs A group of former/current/future marching band members are organizing what they are calling a “renegade Carbondale marching band.” The intention is to play easily scored music while sporting zany outfits (uniforms) and contributing to Carbondale’s upcoming parades and events. “Imagine an amateur version of the

MarchFourth Marching Band (playing at PAC3 on Memorial Day). If you play a horn or marching drum/percussion instrument and want to be part of this fun creative musical group please e-mail Sarah at carbondaleband@gmail.com,” said the band’s PR person. The group is also looking for playable band instruments in decent repair and re-

tired band uniforms. Stay tuned for an organizational meeting date in early June.

Sophie Sakson update Barclay Lottimer reports that Sophie Sakson is in London this week trying out for a spot at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Lottimer said 3,100 actors auditioned worldwide in recent months, and the school has whittled down the list to about two dozen. To see Sakson in action, go to bujinproductions.com.

Muniz goes for Strawberry Days title Ixchel Muniz, a Roaring Fork High School student, is competing in the Miss Strawberry Days contest and is representing Crystal Springs Ranch & Saddlery. Miss Strawberry Days will be crowned at Sayre Park on June 17. Good luck, Ixchel.

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The Carbondale Gold team (U10 boys) just finished their regular season undefeated and will play in a tournament in Glenwood Springs this weekend. The coaches are (left to right): Aaron Dallas, Colin Laird and Martin Salinas. The players are (front row): Ariahn Baranjas, Will Rose, Rex Hamilton, Shawn Teitler, Bodi Dallas, Andy Wiley and Soren Blachly; (back row): Jesus Almanza, Callum Jenkins, Jamie Vegas, Aiden Sloan, Carlos Ledezma, Liam Laird (MVP), Alessandro Sciagata and Joe Salinas. Photo by Midge Dallas

It’s said that “character” is what people demonstrate when nobody is watching. Well, Roaring Fork High School student Louis Guinto showed his character on May 19. According to Carbondale police officer Alvaro Agon, Guinto found a wallet containing $220 and turned it in. The owner confirmed that everything that should have been in the wallet was still in the wallet, and rewarded Guinto with $60. Good goin’, Louis.

Drop in Crystal River Fly Shop is having its grand re-opening at Crystal Plaza (near City Market) on May 28. There’ll be live music, refreshments and a drawing for a fly rod. Info: 963-5741.

Miller selected for scholars program Clara Miller, who attends the O r c h a r d Church at Carbondale (formerly the Church at Carbondale), has been selected for the Denver Museum of Nature & Science Teen Science Scholars Program PaleontolClara Miller ogy Project. She is the first student from the Western Slope to be accepted into the program. Miller will have the opportunity to visit two sites in Colorado to help conduct excavations, including the Ziegler Reservoir near Snowmass Village where Ice Age remains were discovered last summer. Miller will attend Luther College in Decorah, Iowa this fall where she will study anthropology and Biblical languages.

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Community Brainstorm on Scaling up Local Food May 26, 7 p.m., Third St. Center By donation at the event.

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Featuring a broad group of Valley leaders of the local food movement - including local farmers and ranchers, permaculture and sustainability specialists, founders of community gardens, heads of nonprofits, restaurateurs and elected officials. For a full list of participating leaders see www.highlifeunlimited.com/slow-fast. The brainstorm is designed to build connection and unified action around efforts to increase local food production and access.

Co-sponsors: Amoré Realty • Kay Brunnier • Carbondale Chamber of Commerce • CCAH Carbondale Community Food Co-op • Eco-Goddess • Carbondale Moms for Moms • KDNK GreenWeaver • Conscious Global Leadership • Slow Food Roaring Fork • Solar Energy International Sopris Sun • Sustainable Settings • 3/50 Buy Local project (a Roaring Fork Leadership team)

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Coin payment continued om page 1 morning, unwrapping the coins. “That was the hard part, unwrapping …,” Shaeley said. When Brent and Roxanne brought in their first bucket, town clerk Derby was sitting behind the receptionist window. “We’re here to pay our permit fee,” Roxanne told Derby, who instructed them to take the coins to a back office. Brent was trailed by a camera-toting Grand Junction TV news reporter, who aired the story later that evening. For the next 90 minutes, the Loughs brought in coins, talked with their attorney on the phone, and negotiated with Derby on getting a receipt for the coins and obtaining their CO. Negotiations hit a snag after Derby suggested they all go to Alpine Bank together to get the coins counted. Brent replied that he wasn’t going anywhere until COIN PAYMENT page 14 Carbondale police officer Fred Williams (left) talks Brent and Roxanne Lough out of dumping $11,589.45 from their buckets at town hall on May 19. Photo by Jane Bachrach Brent Lough receives his building permit receipt at town hall. Photo by Jane Bachrach

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Letters continued om page 2 PAC3 SCHEDULE May 26th Soft Opening for PAC3 with 2 sets by Sector 7G Admission is Free

Doors at 7pm - save your ticket to redeem your first beer or wine. Register to win 2 free tickets to an upcoming show. Tickets available at Dos Gringos: 588 Colorado 133, Carbondale, Co

May 29th Bruce Cockburn w/special guest Jenny Scheinman

Advance tickets: $35 Day of show: $40 Opening night for PAC3! May 30th MarchFourth Marching Band Advance tickets: $15 Day of show: $20 June 23rd Hayes Carll Advance tickets: $12 Day of show: $17

July 3rd Steve Earle and the Dukes (and Duchesses) Featuring Allison Moorer

Advance tickets: $35 Day of show: $40 July 12th James McMurtry Advance tickets: $16 Day of show: $21

July 15th Viva La Woman & 16th Burlesque Show (Featuring an erotic dessert contest - 7/15)

Advance tickets: $25 Day of show: $30 July 22nd Dave Alvin and The Guilty Ones Advance tickets: $22.50 Day of show: $27.50 Aug 16th Robert Earl Keen Advance tickets: $30 Day of show: $35

Aug 17th Leon Russell Advance tickets: $35 Day of show: $40

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treated. Living on the streets must have been a bit traumatic. When he sleeps now he wakes up startled, even terrified at times, eyes opened wide. He remembers us and our lifestyle, and is settling in, but not even looking out the window longingly at the birds in our yard. He is resting and recovering. CARE provides an amazing service and we are fortunate to have it in our community. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Nannette Weinhold Carbondale

Re-elect Lynn Dwyer Dear Editor: Electricity affects nearly every aspect of our lives. As member-owners of Holy Cross, it is up to us to see that our energy needs are provided for in a manner consistent with our interests. The Holy Cross Board of Directors is our elected body to ensure that these interests are served. Our annual votes represent our opportunity to make sure that the board of directors truly represents our interests and concerns. Please vote. When I was elected to the board as a director, I immersed myself in becoming familiar with the workings of the utility business as well as the history and strong performance of Holy Cross itself. I consider it an honor and an important responsibility to represent the working families and small businesses throughout the Holy Cross territory. I started Dwyer Greens & Flowers 20 years ago and built it up from nothing through long hours and careful budgeting. These are the values and approach that I believe are crucial to the success and well-being of any small business or household, and these are also essential to the management of our utility. Our board has a diverse composition and has successfully strengthened Holy Cross’ position as a leader in our state and nationally. More importantly, we have kept electric rates low while responding to member needs for reliability and desires for a diverse power supply and member services. I believe it is essential to keep a moderate voice “at the table” to represent the hardworking families and small businesses who we serve. I hope you agree and will offer your vote so I may continue my service to you. Thank you for your consideration and involvement in our communities and our future. Lynn Dwyer New Castle

RFSD shows commitment Dear Editor: With the release of third grade CSAP reading scores, the teachers and schools of the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) have demonstrated their commitment to delivering results for our community’s youngest residents. District-wide, 73 percent of the 362 third graders tested scored proficient or better, up from 65 percent last year. These results were achieved while simultaneously reducing the RFSD budget by $1.8 million, or $346 per student, over the past two years. During these two years the district was able to shield students from direct impacts by focusing cuts on support services, reductions to the purchase of classroom materials and slowing adoption of new textbooks. In the 2011-2012 school year the district is forced to eliminate 15 teaching positions,

eliminate all vocational programming, provide one school nurse for the entire district, eliminate 41 part-time athletic coaches and continue to reduce expenditures on classroom materials while eliminating all expenditures for the purchase of textbooks. These cuts reduce the RFSD budget by an additional $2.6 million and are necessary as the state of Colorado balances its budget in the face of declining revenues. Our schools and teachers cannot continue to deliver a high quality education for our children with continued school budget cuts. Since 1997, teacher salaries have declined 17 percent on an inflation adjusted basis. Homeowners have seen the property tax payments for schools decline by more than 50 percent over the past 20 years on an inflation adjusted basis. Our communities and businesses are directly impacted by the quality and perceptions of our public schools. It’s time for communities served by RFSD to join with our teachers and schools, and take responsibility for delivering high quality education. A $5 million mill levy override results in residential property owners paying an additional $28 per $100,000 of home value. If we pass a mill levy override, property taxes will still be lower than they were two years ago due to the dramatic reduction in assessed values we all experienced. We cannot expect our schools to continue deliver excellence without the support of our community. Matthew Hamilton Carbondale

Great Community Juju Dear Editor: I cannot thank our community and valley enough for the tremendous outpouring of support for the Carbondale Community Playground project. Our goal was to unite our diverse community through a project that would benefit all the community’s children, regardless of where they go to school. We wanted to create a unique and artful playground experience imagined by children and built by community.That is just what we did, and you made it happen! We were in need of over 500 volunteers over the five day build, and our valley did not let us down with close to 700 volunteers coming out over the various shifts. Everyone from Mike Kaplan and Ski Co senior staff to the Jaywalker Lodge gang, a huge crew from Umbrella Roofing, as well as high-schoolers from Bridges and RFHS, DHM & Backbone Media’s staff, Roaring Fork Leadership alumni and all the countless volunteers that came back for shift after shift. Big thanks to Dr. Chad Knaus who comped the one injury visit we had, telling the patient that he appreciated the man helping out at his kids’ school. Not to mention all the great folks that helped out with food — Peppino’s, Moe’s, The Timbers, The Village Smithy, White House, Heidi’s, among others and Drew who surprised the crew Sunday morning with bacon and eggs! Andrea Chacos was the Queen of Cheer and her brightness reined over all. She kept all the volunteers well fed, caffeinated and jazzed with constant music! As creative director for the park, I got to collaborate with some of the fabulously talented Carbondale artists which was a true honor indeed. There is some amazing art out there from Stanley Bell, LETTERS page 16

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Community Calendar THURSDAY, May 26 SUSTAINABLE DISCUSSION • A discussion on sustainable economies takes place at the Third Street Center at 7 p.m. The session is a follow up to the May 12 ďŹ lm “The Economics of Happiness.â€? The discussion is presented by HighLife Unlimited, a social business nurturing the capacity of groups and communities to generate collective wisdom and action, with support from the Davi Nikent Center for Human Flourishing. LIVE MUSIC • Carbondale Beer Works presents My Countrymen 7:30 p.m. There’s no cover. NO NAME AFTER HOURS • The Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association holds an After Hours event at Glenwood Canyon Resort in No Name from 5 to 7 p.m. Info: 945-6589. HPC MEETS • Carbondale’s Historic Preservation Commission meets the ďŹ rst Thursday of each month at town hall starting at 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY May 27 MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “Jane Eyreâ€? (PG-13) at 8 p.m. May 27- June 2; “The Conspiratorâ€? (PG-13) at 5:15 p.m. May 28 and “Win Winâ€? (R) at 5:45 p.m. May 29-30. LIVE MUSIC • Carbondale Beer Works presents Uninhibited Swedes at 7:30 p.m. There’s no cover. LIVE MUSIC • Konnyaku restaurant in La Fontana Center presents Ellen Stapenhorst.

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.

LIVE MUSIC • Steve’s Guitars presents live music every Friday night. Info: 963-3304.

Sommers – play at the base of Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park from noon to 3 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC • Carnahan’s in the Dinkel Building presents Us & Them (a Pink Floyd tribute band) at 10 p.m.

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LIVE MUSIC • The Intervention Band plays at the historic Cardiff Schoolhouse, located in south Glenwood Springs near the airport, at 7:30 p.m. The band features Tim Fox and others, including Curtis Peaglar who recorded with Jeannie and Jimmy Cheatham. An $8 donation is asked at the door. Info: cardiffschoolhouse.com. LIVE MUSIC • John Livingston and Kevin and Melissa Glenn of the Frying Pan Bluegrass Band plays the Limelight Lodge in Aspen from 6 to 9 p.m. GRADUATION • Bridges High School holds its graduation at the school at 4 p.m.

SATURDAY May 28 LIVE MUSIC • Carnahan’s presents TRUNK at 10 p.m. LIVE MUSIC • Carbondale Beer Works presents Elements 3 at 8 p.m. There’s no cover. STORy TIME • The Gordon Cooper Library presents a Spanish story time at 2:30 p.m. Info: 963-2889. GRADUATION • Roaring Fork High School holds its graduation at the school at 1 p.m.

SUNDAY May 29 LIVE MUSIC • DeďŹ ance Stringband – featuring April Paine, Don Kaufman and John

LIVE MUSIC • White House Pizza presents Branden Jackson (“White Stripes Modernâ€?).

Ongoing KID’S SHOW • The Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities presents its “Kid’s Art Showâ€? at its R2 Gallery in the Third Street Center through May 31. The hours are Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FARMER’S MARKET • A farmer’s market takes place each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lawn of Crystal River Meats at 55 North 4th St. The Market features Crystal River Meats (beef, pork, lamb, chicken), Osage Gardens (featuring organic veggies, plants and herbs) Avalanche Cheese and Midland Baking. Info: 963-9996.

LIVE MUSIC • T Ray Becker (original Americana and acoustic slide guitar) plays Carnahan’s every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Carnahan’s is located at Fourth and Main. Info: 963-4498.

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.

ZINGERS SING • The Zingers singing group gets together at the Third Street Center every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. Info: 945-7094. GROUP RUN • Independence Run and Hike at 995 Cowen Drive leads group runs Saturdays at 8:15 a.m. rain or shine. Info: 704-0909. AL-ANON MEETS • Al-Anon for friends and families of alcoholics meets at the Orchard Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Info: 963-3514.

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STUDIO TOUR • The Carbondale Community School’s eighth annual Studio Tour is June 34. A percentage of the funds raised will go to the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities, which will match those funds to provide free art classes at the Third Street Center. The weekend kicks off with an artist’s reception at the Third Street Center at 6 p.m. on June 3, followed by self-guided tours of artists’ studios from Glenwood Springs to Old Snowmass on June 4. Artists and the artwork can be previewed at roaringforkstudiotour.org.

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GREG MASSE WILL PLAYING LIVE MUSIC STARTING AT 1 PM. Casting Competition Groups: Adult Division, Youth Division, Guide/Pro Division — Prizes awarded for top 3 finishers in each division. RAFFLE PRIZES ALL DAY: RODS, REELS, PACKS! 1087 Highway 133 • Carbondale City Market Plaza next to Domino’s

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Summer of Music runs June 17-July 23 Sopris Sun Staff Report

The Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and town of Carbondale team up for their Summer of Music series that kicks off with Smooth Money Gesture on June 17 and wraps up with the Trishas on July 23. All shows take place at Sopris Park except on June 17, which will be staged at Fourth and Main. All the shows are free. The lineup is as follows:

June 17, Smooth Money Gesture – Working in the jam band genre, this outfit is touring extensively this summer, with stops that include Desert Rocks.

July 4, Shannon McNally – Jon Pareles of the New York Times says of McNally “She has the melodies and the timing … she’s irresistible.” McNally returns to the Roaring Fork Valley after playing Steve’s Guitars and Belly Up in years’ past.

July 10, Big Sam’s Funky Nation – Straight from New Orleans, band leader “Big Sam” Williams played with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and is regarded as “the top man on the slide trombone” by the San Francisco Chronicle. The band has played such venues as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Bonnaroo and South by Southwest.

July 17, the New Familiars – From North Carolina, the New Familiars play their own style of rock ‘n’ roll with growling harmonies and multi-instrument arrangements. They’ve been known to switch from back-porch hoe down to full-tilt rock at the drop of a guitar pick.

July 23, the Trishas – This female quartet mixes Texas dirt, Mississippi River water and apple pie for their own unique blend of Americana soul.

Although we’ve had some wet, gloomy weather this month in Carbondale, after one of last Sunday’s thunderstorms, nature gifted us with this colorful rainbow. Photo by Jane Bachrach

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Students turn gym into art gallery Sopris Sun Staff Report Roaring Fork High School turned its auxiliary gym into an art gallery May 23-25 to show a year’s worth of work from more than 150 students. Mediums included painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, woodwork, ceramics and more. Each of the 24 seniors in the show was given their own table or wall space to show a range of their work. Many of the seniors took art classes since they were freshmen and some have been students of art teacher Cathleen McCourt since middle school. “Usually, we have about 12 seniors (showing their work),” said McCourt. “This year we had 24.” McCourt specializes in painting and drawing while the school’s other art teacher, Leslie Kerry, focuses on ceramics. This year students used a new kiln that produces raku ceramics.

Counter clockwise from top, far left: McCourt explains to students how a painting was created; a table made by Alex Zavala; paintings by Elizabeth Lambert, Eli Sarmiento and Niki Burns; and a cube titled “Geisha” by Esly Castillo. Photos by Lynn Burton

Community Briefs Sale benefits Bolivians A yard/bake sale, organized by Roaring Fork High School grad Katie Stewart, takes place at the Church at Redstone from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 28. The sale is a mission outreach to benefit school kids in El Centro de Apoyo y Amistad in Cochabamba, Boliva. “This is an opportunity for local churches and the community to make a big impact with a relatively small amount of dollars in a very needy area,” said Joyce Yoder, missions coordinator at the Church at Redstone.“Our goal is to match a $3,000 grant.The yard and bake sale is the first step in reaching that goal.” Last August, Stewart became a full-time, long-term missionary with International Teams, working at El Centro de Apoyo y Amistad (The Center), an after-school program for children living in rural Cochabamba. Students who attend The Center are children who are struggling academically, have difficult home lives, a lack of economic resources, and a real need for extra care. The school’s lease expired last December and since then Stewart and others have been working to build a new one on land purchased for school. The first construction goal is to build a wall around the school and to build the ground floor. To follow Stewart’s efforts in Bolivia, go to kstewart07.blogspot.com.

Third Street Center’s PAC3 room from 6 to 8 p.m. June 7 and 9. “We’re looking for loose women, fancy dancers, singers, vaudevillians, comedy acts and randomly interesting performers,” said a spokeswoman, herself known to possess at least five of the desired six traits. “Women only,” she continued. The performance will be July 15-16 at PAC3.

Honeybee hotline activated A honeybee hotline has been established for Roaring Fork Valley residents to report swarming hives. “When a beehive gets too large, the colony splits in two,” said a Swarm Hotline spokesman. “Half of the bees move out, in search of a new home. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of acceptable nesting sites in urban neighborhoods. If they can find a way in, bees willingly take up residence in the walls or ceiling of homes and other human structures. If you note an unwanted swarm, the safest course is to hire a professional beekeeper to remove it. Once established in a home, swarms can be troublesome for the homeowner, and removal can be expensive.” Honey bee’s spring-time swarming activities call for community awareness to preserve this threatened species and prevent infestations. For details, call 379-7972.

workshop Thursdays from May 26 through June 23. The cost is $90 for members and $110 for non-members. The workshop includes a ticket to an Aspen Music Festival concert, and takes place at the Third Street Center from 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. For details, call 963-1680.

Burlesque returns

Music appreciation class returns

Libraries closed Memorial Day

Auditions for “Burlesque Carbondale 2011 – Viva la Woman!” take place at the

The Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities presents a music appreciation

All six branches of the Garfield County Libraries will be closed Monday, May 30 in ob-

Katie Stewart, shown here, was one of four Roaring Fork High School valedictorians in 2004. She graduated from Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington in 2007 and is now a missionary in Bolivia. Courtesy photo. servance of the Memorial Day holiday. The libraries will resume normal hours Tuesday, May 31 at 10 a.m. You can still browse and request books, movies and more on the Web site, www.gcpld.org, during the closure.

Landfill takes electronic items The Garfield County landfill west of Rifle is now charging for electronics such as TVs, PCs, printers, copiers and other related items. Dumping fees range from $3 to $50.

PUBLIC NOTICE

HUMAN SERVICES GRANT APPLICATION FOR 2012 PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Board of County Commissioners for Garfield County, Colorado, is accepting applications from non-profit organizations interested in receiving Garfield County Human Services funding for fiscal year 2012. Application forms can be picked up from Dawn Burgess, Grant Administrator, Garfield County Administration Office, Administration Building, 108 8th Street, Suite 213, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 or can be requested by calling Dawn Burgess at 970-945-5004 or email at dburgess@garfield-county.com Completed applications must be received or delivered to the Garfield County Administration Office by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2011. Any questions or comments should be directed to Dawn Burgess. THE SOPRIS SUN • MAy 26, 2011 • 13

Coin payment continued om page 7 the town gave him a CO for the house he built. “You better get someone in here counting,” he told Derby, who remained calm throughout the ordeal. “We’ll accept the money, but can’t count it here,” Derby replied. “ … I don’t know what to tell you.” Roxanne, standing in the middle of the town hall lobby, told Derby “We had to borrow this $12,000 … call the board of trustees to get over here and start counting. They wanted the money so bad.” At some point after bucket No. 6, the Loughs and Derby started talking to their respective lawyers via cell phone on how a receipt from the town for the Loughs should read. After Brent brought in bucket No. 11, he told Derby he wanted his buckets back. That’s when veteran police officer Fred Williams got involved. “I’ll bring you back your buckets,” Williams told the couple. “Let’s be reasonable here.” The Loughs said they were living in their spec house until the town forced them to move out because they didn’t have a CO. As Williams and the Loughs stood in the middle of the town hall lobby with the TV reporter and Sun photographer recording the scene, Brent asked “are we breaking the law?” then Roxanne said “we had to move (out of our house) box by box.” Williams told the couple that dumping their coins “isn’t reasonable …. You are both decent, nice people … this isn’t the Roxanne I know.” Brent then asked, “Can’t I get a tarp? (to dump the coins on).” Williams: “Do this as a favor to me … .” Roxanne: “We had to take out a second mortgage (to pay the disputed fees) … .” Williams: “I’m asking you … .” Derby then approached Williams, said “Can I talk to you?” then retreated with him to the end of the hall that leads to town hall offices. When Derby and Williams returned, she told the Loughs “I’ll get the police to accompany me to the bank (with the coins).” Roxanne said to nobody in particular, “This is government entitlement at its finest.” At that point, the Loughs left town hall while Williams and a town employee began loading up the still bucketed coins into a town vehicle to transport them to Alpine Bank for counting. This week, Derby said the bank’s counting machine rejected a few of the Loughs’ coins, probably because they were foreign. So, thanks to the extra $10 the Loughs threw into bucket No. 11, Derby gave them about $9 in change … no word on whether it was in coins.

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The fourth annual Bonedale Bike Week (May 16-20) included a bike rodeo (shown here), parade, raffle, party at Carbondale Beer Works and more. Free snacks were also passed out to bikers every morning at Fourth and Main Street. Photo by Lynn Burton

CAMPGROUND HOST The Town of Carbondale is accepting applications for a Campground Host at the new Gateway River RV Park located on the Roaring Fork River near the intersection of Hwys. 82 and 133.

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The Campground Host will be on duty after 3:30 PM on weekdays, and on weekends and holidays. Responsibilities may include but not be limited to greeting guests and collecting fees, preparing attendance and revenue reports, cleaning and maintaining grounds to include bath house, light maintenance and other duties as required. RV site is provided as compensation.

Applications are available at Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue or at www.carbondalegov.org. Contact Larry Ballenger at 963-2733 for more information.

Why not put a dress on that salad? In its haste to make our lives more bear- again want to buy salad dressing. able during the 1950s, the American food inRaspberry vinaigrette is easily made by dustry strove to convince the nation that the adding some raspberry juice to white or red only things appropriate for wine vinegar before whisking home consumption were botin the oil. Similarly, as all vinetled, frozen, dehydrated, or gars are acidic (and as a dressotherwise preserved and facing is a balance between oil tory-processed. and acid) you can make vinaiFrench dressing was that grette using lime, orange, bottle of gloppy orange stuff. pomegranate or just about Italian dressing was the one any other acidic fruit juice in that separated into two unplace of a vinegar. known components, so we Making honey-mustard had to give it a good shake bedressing can be as simple as fore using. Was there really combining honey, mustard and cream in that bottle of creamy vinegar, or adding honey and garlic dressing? mustard to a basic vinaigrette. Over the centuries, as I used to wonder why MirFrench cuisine spread across acle Whip was called a dressEngland and finally to the By Chef George Bohmfalk ing but identical-looking mayo New World, “French dresswas not. In fact, they’re both ing” became a very generic term. In the oil-rich, emulsified salad dressings. Miracle 1920s, Mr. Kraft found commercial success Whip has additional spices, but sugar seems with a tomato-flavored thin mayonnaise that to be the main element in its trademarked he called“French dressing.”With other spices “tangy zip.” and additives, it ended up neon orange and Green Goddess dressing is a vinegarhas endured as America’s misunderstanding thinned mayonnaise with something green of a French classic. added. Some recipes use avocado for this colMany salad dressings are variations on the oring, but the original had green onion, parsbasic vinaigrette 3:1 oil to vinegar ratio.Those ley, tarragon and chives. This dressing was bottles of Italian dressing are nothing more invented at the famous Palace Hotel in San than that: some kind of cheap oil and unin- Francisco in the 1920s, in honor of a noted teresting vinegar, with lots of herbs floating actor who resided there while performing in around like those snowy Christmas globes. a play, “The Green Goddess,” about a BudWhy buy it? Why not use higher quality oil dhist deity. and vinegar and add your choice of herbs? Buttermilk, sour cream, and yogurt can be Once you become comfortable mixing turned into dressings merely by thickening or various oils and vinegars, altering the pro- thinning and adding other flavorings. Perhaps portions and additions to taste, you’ll never the most famous is Hidden Valley Ranch, but-

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Ingredients: oil, vinegar

Optional ingredients: cheese, mustard, egg yolk, garlic, herbs, other acidic juices.

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.09 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE NOTICE: This Ordinance was introduced, read, and adopted at a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Carbondale, Colorado, on May 17, 2011. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. The full text of said Ordinance is available to the public at www.carbondalegov.org or at the office of the Town Clerk, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, Colorado, during normal business hours. THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE _________________________ By: s/s Stacey Bernot, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________ s/s Cathy Derby, Town Clerk

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE CARBONDALE EFFICIENT BUILDING PROGRAM NOTICE: This Ordinance was introduced, read, and adopted at a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Carbondale, Colorado, on May 17, 2011. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. The full text of said Ordinance is available to the public at www.carbondalegov.org or at the office of the Town Clerk, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, Colorado, during normal business hours. THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE _________________________ By: s/s Stacey Bernot, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________ s/s Cathy Derby, Town Clerk

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Bicycle/skateboard helmets for kids are lifesavers With warmer weather creeping into the valley I am noticing a steadily increasing hum of children’s voices in the air. There are lots of young ones playing in the park across the street, riding bikes around the neighborhood, exploring the irrigation ditches with toy boats and trying out skateboards with a tentative parent at close watch. It struck me that with the warmer weather there are many more activities to be involved in and with each activity there are cautionary safety issues with which to deal. I did a search on-line to see what organizations have to say about summer safety. The American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes the importance of protection from head injury when bike riding and skateboarding. The caution is that a properly fitted helmet should be worn on every bike ride, on every skateboard outing. Colorado is one of 29 states that does not have a law requiring youth to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.The caution is that children need to wear a helmet on every bike ride, no matter how short, or how close to home. The majority of bike accidents happen near

the rider’s seat. We did miles home – in driveways, on and miles of riding around sidewalks on bike paths, Aspen in the summer. One fall not just in the streets. day riding through a pile of A helmet serves its purleaves the bicycle struck a hidpose if is properly fitted. den rock and stopped – bam! Purchasing from a bike Over we went. I could get my specialty shop where the foot down to catch myself, but sales person can help with my daughter strapped in the fitting is one way to ensure seat couldn’t and she went proper fit. An excellent redown headfirst. source on-line is the BicyNo helmet! cle Helmet Safety Institute She wasn’t knocked out but at www.helmets.org/childpam.htm. They provide a had a bump and abrasions on the side of her head. Fast forprintable pamphlet titled into ward to today with increased “A Bicycle Helmet for my awareness of the safety issues Child” that has excellent by Rita Marsh regarding helmets. My grandinformation, including recRN, BSN son is 15 months old. His parommended brands tested ents are avid bicyclists.When he was just over by Consumer Reports. Should toddlers being transported on a bi- a year old they purchased a front-mounted cycle seat by an adult wear a helmet? I recall sculpted bicycle seat for him AND a helmet. a scary incidence when my older daughter Again, the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute has was about 2 years old. I had a vintage excellent guidelines for helmets for toddlers Schwinn bicycle with a seat mounted behind but first and foremost they recommend

against an infant of less than 12 months being transported in a bicycle child seat, trailer, sidecar or any other carrier. Not to leave out skateboarders – the incidence of head injury for skateboarders is on the rise as more and younger children take to the activity. Carbondale’s skate park has a mandatory rule for wearing helmets. A helmet for skateboarding is made specific for the sport, however there are helmets that meet the standards for both skateboarding and bicycling. When purchasing a helmet for your child, be sure to specify the activities they will be using the helmet for. May I offer a last caution for ensuring a safe environment for the youth in our community? Driving through the streets be aware of the little ones on their bicycles and skateboards. Drive slowly and look twice at cross streets. Happy spring!

Amy Butowitz, Amber Sparkles, John Hoffmann, Olivia Pevec, Leslie Keery our fabulous RFHS teacher and a student, and the influence of our whole artistic community is felt throughout. I am proud to be a part of this incredible team of women that pulled off this event —

Mandy Brennan our PTO president and Project Manager, Kira Kearsey, Sophie Schulmberger, Trina Ortega, Debbie Bruell, Christie Jensen,Andrea Chacos, Sarah Shook. It just goes to show that a couple of committed moms can make ANYTHING happen! There were several misty-eye folks at the

big hugs, many of them newly formed friendships, and that is what this whole dream was about. I am so proud to call Carbondale and the Roaring Fork valley home. Thank you everyone!!! Erin Rigney Carbondale

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grand opening celebration as we looked at the children’s excitement and stood in awe and exhaustion realizing we had pulled this off and had created an amazing park together. Now as the dust settles and we go back to our normal lives, I keep finding myself bumping into folks from the build with open arms and

Rita Marsh has been a practicing nurse for more than 30 years. She has designed and co-taught courses to enhance wellbeing, reduce the effects of stress, and support healthful aging.

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