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Volume 9, Number 20 | June 22, 2017
Adam Mercado literally skated right across “Bonedale” on June 16 during warm-ups for the 16-and-over competition at the annual SK8 Revival. The event drew competitors and onlookers from all over the country to North Face Park. The top-notch skate park is located off Meadowood Drive and is open dawn ’til dusk, with lessons running throughout the summer. For more information, visit carbondalerec.com/northfacepark/sk8park. Photo by Jane Bachrach
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, email Editor Will Grandbois at news@soprissun.com, or call 510-3003.
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Gathering the public lands loving clan at Wildfest By Sloan Shoemaker Summer is in full swing and there’s so much to cram into this short but busiest season. The rivers are full, the wildflowers are glorious, the trails are melting out, and the high country beckons. Because our surrounding public lands are most accessible this time of year, we’re all out there busy pursuing the activities that keep us fit and renew our spirits. But, we rarely come together as a community to celebrate our common love of these lands. And that is precisely what WILDFEST is all about. Wildfest is Wilderness Workshop’s annual gathering of the clan of public lands lovers to celebrate our common ground. It’s open to all, featuring live music, freshly prepared food and drink, guest speaker Michael Brune of the Sierra Club, a Leave No Trace demo booth, live art creation, a social media activism tent, and a kids’ zone full of fun activities. This is the second Wildfest hosted at Hunter S. Thompson’s legendary spread at Owl Farm, and represents an exclusive opportunity to see his famous property with its stunning views of the Elk Range. The centerpiece of every Wildfest is a killer lineup of live music. This year Carbondale’s own Pearl & Wood will open. They are a locals’ favorite sure to warm up the crowd. Co-headlining are two fabulous bands, The Railsplitters of Boulder, CO and World’s Finest of Portland, OR. The Railsplitters have a solid grounding in the bluegrass tradition, which they put their own adventurous and innovative spin on. World’s Finest is the closer this year and is sure to get folks on their feet with bluegrass-based psytrance, funk, and dub soundscapes. Dancing barefoot in the grass to these top-notch acts will be a highlight of the summer. Hungry during the set change? We got you covered! Slow Groovin’ BBQ and The Sled by ASC will be serving up freshly prepared food. Two bars will be serving spirits by Sopris Liquor and Wine and Aspen Brewing Company. Yerba Mate tea will be available as well. Come one, come all! This is a family-friendly happening and kids 12 and under get in free! Wildfest runs from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 1. General Admission tickets are $45 and can be purchased at www.wildernessworkshop.org/wildfest. The Gonzo ticket, at $150, offers a number of added amenities. Like last year, it’s sure to sell out again so get your tickets today! We hope to see you there.
Wildfest is a bit of a throw back to the legendary, home-spun Deaf Camp picnics at Snowmass in the 1980s. This year’s music line up is World’s Finest, the Railsplitters and Pearl & Wood. Sopris Sun file photo 2 • THE SOPRIS SUN • www.SoprisSun.com • JUNE 22-28, 2017
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Brevity Dear Editor: Save the Free and Open Internet Chloe Conger Aspen
Strawberry observations Dear Editor: This was my first Strawberry Days since they moved the amusement park rides to West Glenwood. I stayed in Sayre Park and did not miss the rides. I got my fill of that growing up in the Chicago area at an amusement park called Riverview. They had a ride called the Bobs that would rattle your back teeth. One part of the parade disturbed me. A Winnebago had a sign that read, “America is in peril. Only Jesus can save us.” That is not only religious, but political and totally inappropriate for a civic parade. Same goes for the Democratic and Republican Party floats. There were some gaps in the parade. Apparently some of the floats weren’t ready at 10:00 a.m. You thought the parade was over and you’d look down Grand Ave. and there were more floats coming a half mile away. I thought it curious that of the 17 Strawberry Days queen candidates, as near as I could tell, there was only one Latina. Isn’t the Roaring Fork School District half Latino? A fellow Baby Boomer and I observed that all of the music coming out of the boom boxes was what has become to be known as classic rock, music from our generation. On Sunday, a group of Roaring Fork High School kids played mostly classic rock. Disco comes and goes, punk comes and goes, rap comes and goes, but rock ‘n’ roll will never die. I loved it when the parade threw candy to the children. The kids pursued the treats enthusiastically, but no rancor. If they had thrown cans of beer to the adults, there would have been a riot. The vendors saw me coming. I bought gyros, spanakopita, bratwurst, three T-shirts, an earring, and a belt and came back to Carbondale with no money. The music at the main stage was a delightful blend of Latin rhythms, classic rock, and good ole country pickin’ and grinnin’ by another Carbondale group, the Dave Nortor Band. Does Carbondale have all the talent in this valley? Fred Malo Jr. Carbondale
Fear fluoride Dear Editor: The FDA, which is infamous for its lack of action on many important issues ,has moved to require a caution on fluoride containing toothpaste saying, WARNING: Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional help or contact a poison control center immediately.” It is hard to believe that the SMART people of Aspen & Snowmass choose to dose the purest drinking waters in the nation with a neurotoxin. Fluoride is only effective when used topically, as in toothpaste. Carbondale runs the water that comes from Aspen and Snowmass through a Reverse Osmosis filtration system that rids it of the neurotoxin fluoride. Thank God Carbondale is smart enough to not succumb to the industry lie. Thanks Tom Lankering for being relentless in exposing cattle stupidity. John Hoffmann Carbondale
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JULY
July 1 Steve Manshel Band (rock), Redstone Park, 6 p.m. July 2 Mayhem Gulch (bluegrass), Aspen Mountain Sundeck, noon. July 4 Crystal Ukuladies, Redstone Park, after the parade.
July 6 Head for the Hills (bluegrass), Snowmass Village (Fanny Hill), 6:30 p.m. July 7 Sopris Music Festival (a mix), Carbondale (downtown), 5 p.m.
Dozens of free music shows By Lynn Burton Sopris Sun Staff Writer No need for guilt, but we Roaring Fork Valley folks are a bit spoiled in the summer. Besides the dry climate, cool nights, outdoor action like a leisurely bike ride on the Rio Grande Trail and more, there’s also tons of free music that folks in other parts of the state must pay to see, including Otis Taylor, the Freddy Jones Band, the Rail Splitters and others. Money to pay for all those good tunes usually comes from local governments, sponsors, donors and other sources (so when the hat is passed at the “free shows,” don’t feel shy about reaching down in pocket and helping out). Much of the schedule below was compiled by Carbondale music maven Bob Schultz, who estimates he’s been putting out a summer schedule for 15 years or so. When The Sopris Sun asked Schultz why he voluntarily put out such an effort, he said via e-mail, “So many people would talk about not having cash to go see shows or say how they wished they had known about shows in advance. I wanted to try to make sure they knew about free shows in advance.” Continuing, he said, “I helped CCAH book shows back in the day and know how much work we put into finding good performers and raising the money for people to see them for free … I want everyone to see the shows!” This year’s summer’s free music offerings take place from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, and on up to Redstone, Marble and Paonia. Styles range from bluegrass, blues and Americana and country, to jazz, swing jazz, rock, Cuban rock, rockabilly, Motown and more (including a John Denver tribute in Redstone starting at 6 p.m. on July 20). And so, without further ado, here is the 2017 summer of free music calendar (also available at KDNK.org).
June 22 Brother’s Keeper/John Popper (rock), Snowmass Village (Fanny Hill), 6:30 p.m. June 23 Painting the Wind (rock), Willits, 6 p.m.
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June 24 You Knew Me When (indie/folk), Redstone Park, 6 p.m.
June 25 The Dubious Brothers (bluegrass), Aspen Mountain Sundeck, noon.
June 27 Redstone Art Center Summer Jazz with the Redstone Tones/Rubies, and Crystal Ukuladies, 6 p.m.
June 28 JAS students, Joe Smith & Spicy Pickles (jazz, swing jazz), Two Rivers Park (Glenwood), 6:30 p.m.
Let Them Roar and Danger Muffin, Carbondale (Sopris Park), 4 p.m.
July 11 Redstone Art Center Summer Jazz with the Redstone Tones/Rubies, and Crystal Ukuladies, 6 p.m. July 12 Whiskey Stomp, Major & the Monbacks (a mix), Two Rivers Park (Glenwood), 6:30 p.m. Zolopht (funk/rock/reggae), Willits, 6 p.m.
July 15 Lukas Nelson & Promise of Real (rock), Snowmass Village (Fanny Hill), 6:30 p.m.
July 27 The Freddy Jones Band (dance rock), Snowmass Village (Fanny Hill), 6:30 p.m.
July 28 Spore Favor and the Intuit Band (jam and world), Carbondale Mountain Fair, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. July 29 Frank Martin, Valle Musico, the Jay Roemer Band, the Yampers, Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, Mountain Fair, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Jay Roemer Band (bluegrass), Aspen Mountain Sundeck, noon.
AUGUST
The Wooks and Peter Rowan (bluegrass Aloha), Two Rivers Park (Glenwood), 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 3 The Wooks and Peter Rowan (bluegrass Aloha), Paonia Town Park, 6 p.m. Aug. 4 The Ruaile Buaile Band (traditional Irish), Snowmass Village (Fanny Hill), 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 5 Aspen Music Festival students (classical), Redstone Park, 6 p.m.
Aug. 6 Mile High Express (bluegrass), Aspen Mountain Sundeck, noon. Aug. 8 Redstone Art Center Summer Jazz with the Redstone Tones/Rubies and Crystal Ukuladies, 6 p.m. Aug. 9 The Caleb Dean Band (country), Basalt Lions Park, 6 p.m.
Pato Banton (reggae), Paonia Town Park, 6 p.m.
July 26 Collin Reese and the Black Lillies (Americana), Two Rivers Park (Glenwood), 6:30 p.m.
July 30 The Rail Splitters, Mono Verde Carnival of Sounds, and the March Fourth Marching Band, Carbondale Mountain Fair, 12:30 to 8 p.m.
July 16 Locust Honey (bluegrass), Aspen Mountain Sundeck, noon.
Aug. 10 Sunday Best (country), Snowmass Village (Fanny Hill), 6:30 p.m.
July 23 Rattle Snakes (bluegrass), Aspen Mountain Sundeck, noon.
Moors & McCumber (Americana), Redstone Park, 6 p.m.
Whiskey Stomp (rock), Redstone Park, 6 p.m.
Aug. 2 Shady Lane (rock), Basalt Lions Park, 6 p.m.
July 22 Cowboy Brad Fitch (John Denver tribute), Redstone Park, 6 p.m.
July 25 Redstone Art Center Summer Jazz with the Redstone Tones, and Crystal Ukuladies
July 9 Sweet Lillies (bluegrass), Aspen Mountain Sundeck, noon.
Popper, Lizards, Lillies, Wooks and more in store
Wild Mountain (Amerigrass), Willits, 6 p.m.
July 20 New Orleans Suspects (New Orleans rock), Snowmass Village (Fanny Hill), 6:30 p.m.
July 5 Nanama and Battle of Santiago (a mix), Two Rivers Park (Glenwood), 6:30 p.m.
Local band Let Them Roar will play several free concerts this year — though the lineup might be a bit different from this 2014 file photo.
July 19 Louie & the Lizards and Taylor Scott (rock/soul/blues), Two Rivers Park (Glenwood), 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 11 Band of Heathens (rock), downtown Carbondale, 5 p.m. Aug. 12 Emotional Rescue (Stones covers), Redstone Park, 6 p.m. Aug. 13 To be announced, Sopris Park, 4 p.m.
Aug. 16 Starwood (vintage Aspen rock), Basalt Lions Park, 6 p.m.
Aug. 17 The Otis Taylor Band (blues), Snowmass Village (Fanny Hill), 6:30 p.m. Ages & Ages (indie rock), Paonia Town Park, 6 p.m.
Aug. 20 RapidGrass (bluegrass), Aspen Mountain Sundeck, noon
Aug. 22 Redstone Art Center Summer Jazz with the Redstone Tones/Rubies, and Crystal Ukuladies, 6 p.m. Aug. 24 Session Americana (folk/Americana), Paonia Town Park, 6 p.m.
Aug. 27 Lonesome Days (bluegrass), Aspen Mountain Sundeck, noon.
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Town Briefs Staff meet with Carbondale Arts, RFTA, vegetation management Carbondale Arts has been working with Town Manager Jay Harrington to further explore a potential ArtSpace assessment, according to Harrington’s weekly report to trustees, staff and others. Meanwhile… • Planning Staff attended the Roaring Fork Transit Agency’s long range planning meeting on June 13, where the consultant team introduced a number of 20-year vision alternatives related to services, capital improvements, ped/bike improvements, etc. Town Staff submitted suggestions to the alternatives. That included a pedestrian / bike crossing at the Rio Grande Trail and Highway 133, additional bike parking at the Carbondale park and ride, more ped/bike connections to the Rio Grande Trail and a trail on the west side of Highway 133 from the Rio Grande Trail to Veterans Memorial Bridge. The next stage will be identifying revenues and developing financing strategies for the implementation of the 20-year plan. • Public Works staff attended the quarterly meeting of the Valley Resource Management group, where they discussed the impacts of the upcoming bridge closure on waste management efforts. They also met with a representative of Garfield County Vegetation Management to discuss vegetation management in and around town. • Planning staff are processing an amendment to the Thompson Park Phase 2A application, which be on the June 27
board agenda. • The main focus of the Planning Commission’s June 15 meeting were policies relating to the Town’s existing PUDs. Town Staff had prepared a map of the zone districts overlaid with the Future Land Use Map from the Comprehensive Plan, intended to help in organizing the PUD book. The Commission also interviewed a candidate for the vacant Planning Commission seat. • The domestic water system demands remain sustainable, the Roaring fork plant is running at 0.86 mgd, the Nettle Plant is operating at 0.8 mgd (460gpm) for a total of 1.66 mgd. Aside from minor technical issues, the plants remain fully operational. The Crystal Well remains offline with no real progress on the construction until the pipe material is delivered next week. The permits for the Nettle Creek plant from the USFS and the Pitkin County remain outstanding, thus there has been no new work at the site. • Utility crews have been out cleaning the sewer lines and televising the lines. This will continue throughout the season. The WWTP is functioning well, no problems have been reported. • The streets crew worked on patching areas around manholes in River Valley Ranch and collaborated with the RVR maintenance team to work on the playground equipment in Triangle Park. • The first in a series of North Face Bike
Park lessons has started, but there is still room in the July, August and September sessions. • A special senior road trip to Independence Pass and Leadville is being offered for $10 and takes place on June 23. • Parks staff cleaned bathrooms, removed dog waste, and mowed. Irrigation systems at all parks are on and troubleshooting and repairs are taking place, with the drinking fountain at Colorado Meadows Park now functional. Additionally The North Face irrigation was turned off for the weekend competition, and also at the bike park for a party rental. • Certified flagging staff engaged in a refresher course and testing to maintain their certifications. • There is still an opening for one Seasonal Park Maintenance positions. Contact Parks Supervisor Russell Sissom for more information rsissom@carbondaleco.net or 510-1327. • Carbondale Officers assisted Glenwood Police with Strawberry Days, Officer Zimmerman went to Blue Lake Preschool to teach about bike safety, and Officer Deadwiler has graduated phase one of his field training. Also, The PD currently has the region’s Driving Simulator trailer and are taking their officers through a two-hour training. Finally, Danika Davis accepted the Police Services Technician position, and the department continues to advertise for applications to fill a soon-to-beopen Police Officer position.
Cop Shop From June 9 through 15, Carbondale Officers handled 216 calls for service. During this period, officers investigated the following cases of note:
FRIDAY June 9 at 1:51 a.m. A 23year-old Carbondale man was pulled over for speeding and subsequently arrested on an outstanding warrant, as well as driving under the influence, possession of a schedule II controlled substance, and driving with a revoked license. SATURDAY June 10 at 7:33 p.m. A man was given medical attention following a fight at the Cowen Center. An investigation is ongoing. SUNDAY June 11 at 2:19 p.m. Officers were dispatched to a Crystal Village home “in reference to a damaged raft.” MON. and TUE. June 12-13 Police took two separate reports of stolen bicycles. WEDNESDAY June 14 at 12:16 p.m. Two people in two vehicles reportedly failed to pay for their gas after filling up at a station along Highway 133. WEDNESDAY June 14 at 4:07 p.m. Someone came by the police department to report harassing text messages from an unknown party.
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Prince Creek management plan available for comment By John Colson Sopris Sun Staff Writer Valley residents interested in plans to improve mountain biking, hiking and other recreational uses in the Prince Creek area near Carbondale have until June 30 to make their feelings known. That is when a public comment period on the draft Prince Creek Open Space management plan will come to an end, followed by what Pitkin County recreation planners hope will be the start of construction of a new trail alongside the road leading to trails in the Crown area adjacent to the Prince Creek Divide that connects the Prince Creek and West Sopris Creek areas. The county, along with officials from area public lands management agencies, held an open house at Carbondale’s Town Hall on June 19, at which they focused on such details as the proposed creation of a parking lot at the Bull Pen field near the Flying Dog Ranch (see illustration) and a trail that will hug the contours of Prince Creek itself in order to get bikers off the Prince Creek Road and reduce potential safety hazards for bikers and motorists alike. At first the new trail will be limited to the stretch between the Bull Pen open space (roughly 3-4 acres purchased recently by the county open space board) and the existing trail area known as The Crown, is controlled by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The BLM is starting its own parallel review process, which may ultimately lead to creation of a parking area separate from the Bull Pen field. In that case, according to Pitkin County Open Space officials Gary Tennenbaum and Jessie Young, the county may opt to sell the Bull Pen space if it is not used for parking. All told, the trail along the Prince Creek Road route is ultimately expected to start at Highway 133 and continue to the BLM border some two miles east of the highway, though there currently are gaps in the county’s rights of way (near the highway, and adjacent to Flying Dog Ranch) that preclude building the complete trail. As part of the planning process, Young told some 30 members of the public at the town hall meeting that they will be conducting a “Town-To-Crown” informational and educational campaign to get out the word about the trail improvements and related facts. The Prince Creek Trail plans, including illustrations and maps, can be found at the county’s web site (www.pitkinostprojects.com) by clicking on the Current Projects button on the home page, then the “Prince Creek Trail and Parking” link. The form for submitting comments can be found at the bottom of the page.
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Talk to Tipton Representative Scott Tipton will host a telephone town hall meeting at 6 p.m., June 26, with all constituents of the Third Congressional District of Colorado are invited to participate. To sign up call Tipton’s Washington, DC, office at 202-225-4761 no later than noon on June 23.
ide and an evaluation of the home’s energy performance (quick-fixes like programmable thermostat, efficient light bulbs and pipe wrap). Sign up at www.energysmartcolorado.com and indicate in the comments section that you purchased a home in the last 12 months or call the Energy Resource Center at 925-9775 ext. 506.
Bridge the gap
Who watches the watchmen?
The Colorado Department of Transportation, City of Glenwood Springs and Roaring Fork Transit Agency will hold a community open house on June 27 for folks to learn more about the Grand Avenue Bridge Detour. Drop in at 11 a.m. or catch the main presentation at 12 p.m. to learn how to prepare for the three month closure beginning Aug. 14. More information at grandavebridge.codot.gov or 618-9897.
Immigrant Rights Activists recently launched “Colorado Rapid Response Network”, a 24-hour hotline with over a hundred individuals trained to track, verify, and document abuses, and respond to ICE raids in immigrant communities. To report an immigration issue, call 1-844-UNITE-41 (1-844-864-8341). To volunteer for the network, sign up at tinyurl.com/CORRCform.
Moving poetry
Colorado Bike to Work Day is June 28, though judging from the state of the town’s bike racks, most Carbondalians don’t need an excuse.
The Aspen Poets’ Society’s Live Poetry Night moves to a new venue — Mountain Chalet, 333 E. Durant Ave. in Aspen — at 6:30 p.m., June 25, with live music with Bobby Mason, open mic for poets, and special guest Claire Blotter. Free and open to the public.
Don’t mess with moose Remember that majestic moose in last week’s paper? We probably should have mentioned that they’re not to be trifled with, particularly where their offspring are concerned. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has already investigated a pair of conflicts involving injuries to people, so stay well back and keep your dog on a leash in moose habitat. For information about what to do if you encounter a wild animal, visit cpw.state.co.us.
Wapiti by any other name The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has awarded $215,625 in grant funding to enhance wildlife habitat and
Keep doing what you’re doing Sun contributor Megan Tacket got engaged to her boyfriend, Aaron Luttrell, on June 11 and fellow freelancer Caito Foster happened to be there to photograph the proposal at sunset on Mushroom Rock. assist with elk research in Colorado, which is home to the most elk of any state. RMEF volunteers in Colorado raised funding for the 16 projects at banquets, membership drives and other events. In Garfield County it will be used to remove encroaching pinyon and juniper on Cedar Mountain north of Rifle, and provide funding to offset the cost of maintaining ditches, flumes, headgates and the daily operation of water management in the Horse Creek watershed.
Conserve your energy As part of its commitment to clean energy, the Town of Carbondale is offering free home energy assessments to 20 new homebuyers. Valued at $400, the Energy Smart Colorado assessment includes safety checks for carbon monox-
Golf for good Ironbridge golf course is launching a new charitable program this summer to raise funds for local nonprofits, with $50 from every $129 green fee going to charity on special “Charitable Days.” On June 23, support YouthZone; on July 14, the Health4Life and on August 11 it’s Radio CMC. To reserve a tee time, call 384-0630.
They say it’s your birthday Folks celebrating the day of their birth this week include: Jim Calaway and Jessica Kollar (June 22); Marc Loggins and Felix Tornare (June 23); Ariella Gintzler, Ian Hause and Brian Keleher (June 24); Olivia Pevec, Michael Quint and Mark Burrows (June 25); Emilee Phelan and Zack Ritchie (June 26); Colton Mesner (June 27) and Beth Mulry (June 28).
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Debbie Boyle and Kathy Kirkland stock a box with food at the Lift-Up pantry at the Third Street Center in Carbondale. Photo by Will Grandbois owner of the ballooning company. Lift-Up got its start in the early 1980s in Rifle, where its main offices still are located, in response to a sudden influx of transients seeking jobs in the oil-shale industry boom that boosted western Garfield County’s population in the late 1970s and early 1980s and created a need for an organization to help manage the social and economic difficulties inherent in a boom-bust economy. When Exxon, a major player in the oil shale boom, pulled out of its Colony oil
shale project on May 1, 1982 (a date still referred to as Black Sunday among local loremasters), more than 1,200 people found themselves out of work. Many pulled out of the area right away, but many others were stranded by the suddenness of the corporate decision and in need of help. Stores were closing, and banks were feeling the financial stress of the looming bust that eventually hurt the economy of the entire state. “Fortunately, Lift-Up was in place and
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the community had a way to respond,” the organization’s web site states. Over the years, Lift-Up has expanded to include eight food pantries in communities from Aspen to Parachute, a special mobile food pantry that serves the town of DeBeque in Mesa County, and a service known as the Extended Table Community Dinner, all managed by a staff of about a dozen people (some full-time, some part-time) and more than 250 volunteers, according to Lift-Up’s director, Kim Loving. Loving said that the Lift-Off for Lift-Up event is the first such celebration (not counting a “soft opening,” a three-balloon event held last year at Crown Mountain Park, Wood explained). But, Loving continued, “We’re hoping to make it an annual event.” And Wood said that volunteers are still needed, for helping out with the balloon ascensions and a myriad of other aspects of the celebration. Those interested in volunteering can send an email to liftoff4liftup@gmail.com, or call 970-625-4496 for information or to sign up. Tickets to the events can be purchased online at $10 for a weekend pass (children aged 10 and under get in for free) or there will be activity tickets toward breakfast and kids activities that can be purchased at the event. Also, tethered balloon rides are available, tickets to be purchased at the event, according to the website.
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Bookbinders Basalt brings back the personal touch By Will Grandbois Sopris Sun Staff Writer If you’ve been mourning the loss of The Novel Tea Shop or Town Center Booksellers, take heart — the midvalley has a bookstore again. Bookbinders Basalt, located at 731 E Valley Rd. across from Bristlecone Sports and next to the Midland Clothing Company in the Willits Town Center, celebrates its grand opening all day on June 22 after a little more than a week of quiet business. “People have been finding us,” said co-owner Catherine Maas. “Willits has a lot of energy right now. The positive response from people coming in has been tremendous.” Maas has been in the area for about a decade and currently resides in Emma, while Lisa Krass moved to Carbondale just in time to join the venture. The pair actually grew up together in Geneva, Switzerland, where their families were living and working abroad. Neither has run a bookstore before. “We’re sort of reinventing ourselves in our 50s,” Krass said. “What a dream job to work in a bookstore.” “Coming in fresh to this business, we don’t have any preconceived ideas,” Mass added. “We had this incredible space to work with, and we wanted to create some-
thing with warmth to it, but there were definite tweaks to the conventional design.” As the first tenants, they worked with Carbondale architectural firm Land + Shelter and arrived at an aesthetic with plenty of wood, and shelves short enough to reach but high enough to embrace the room. Instead of the standard front display there’s counter seating to read or chat, plus a mezzanine to show off the coffee-table books and a “kid cabin” for the youngsters. “It gives the children their own sort of store within the store,” Maas explained. There’s also an array of gifts, cards and other miscellania not available elsewhere. The books themselves are chosen with an eye toward variety, with plenty of international and up-and-coming authors to complement the bestsellers and Spanish language books for all ages. What they don’t have in stock you can special order, and local authors are encouraged to drop by and introduce themselves as well. “We take a more personal approach,” Mass said. “Lisa and I make recommendations all day long.” The pair have made a point to carry books on area schools’ summer reading lists, while the nonfiction section is tailored to local tastes with plenty of nature and adventure. “We spend a lot of time in the outdoors,
Lisa Krass helps Caitlin Budahl pick out a summer read at Bookbinders Basalt. Photo by Will Grandbois which is good for the soul, and I think being around books is, too,” Mass observed. “It’s a bit to me like travel. It brings a different perspective to your experience.” With that in mind, they hope Bookbinders will be a hub for local readers. “It’s a place for people to congregate and make connections,” Mass said. Expect to see signings, speakers and the like, plus storytime for kids 10 and under at 11 a.m. on Fridays and a monthly book club starting with “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles at 6 p.m. on July 20. “A book club can really get you out of
your comfort zone to read what you wouldn’t have otherwise, and it provokes an interesting discussion,” Mass noted. With all that to offer, she’s not worried about competition from Amazon. “Sometimes people just like to be able to pick books and browse,” she said. “I think every town should have a bookstore.”
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Bookbinders Basalt is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. For more information, visit bookbindersbasalt.com or call 279-5040.
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Community Calendar THURSDAY June 22 SNOWMASS CONCERT • Brothers Keeper performs with John Popper at 6:30 p.m. to kick off the Snowmass Village summer concert series at Fanny Hill.
FRIDAY June 23 MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “Wonder Woman” (PG-13) at 7:30 p.m. June 23-29; “Paris Can Wait” (PG) at 5:30 p.m. June 24 and “Born in China” (G) at 5:30 p.m. June 25. BATCH CHRISTENED • At 8 p.m., Nashville’s “You Knew Me When” gets the honor of first act at Roaring Fork Beer Company’s new downtown project, Batch (358 Main St.). LET’S PAINT • Paint the regal rooster at Cedar Ridge Ranch (3059 CR 103) at 6:30 p.m.; $30 gets you an 11"x 14" canvas, all materials and instruction. No experience needed. AMERICANA • Stone Kitchen brings acoustic bluegrass to the Rivers Restaurant (2525 S Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs) at 9 p.m. with no cover charge.
FRI TO SUN June 23-25 LIFT OFF • Show your support for LIFT-UP with a hot-air balloon festival and much more at Willits Town Center and Crown Mountain Park. See insert for complete schedule. MEMORY OF WATER • The final production of Thunder River Theatre Com-
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pany’s current season runs through the end of the month at 67 Promenade. The play, by Shelagh Stephenson, who also wrote for the popular cable series “Downton Abbey,” features three wildly different sisters, each trying to adjust to their mother’s recent death, and each attempting to reconcile their differing interpretations of childhood memories. Tickets ($12-$30) and details are available at www.thunderrivertheatre.com or 963-8200.
SATURDAY June 24 PIG ROAST • YouthEntity’s ninth annual benefit takes place at the Aspen Glen Club (545 Bald Eagle Way) from 6 to 10 p.m., featuring cocktails, appetizers, a buffet dinner, live music, a raffle and more. Tickets are $150 or two for $250 and available at youthentitypigroast.org. STARGAZING • The Aspen Science Center teams up with the Three Rivers Astronomy club to bring telescopes to the top of Independence Pass from 8 to 11 p.m. to view a spectacular moonless sky at 12,095 feet —
an event for serious and novice astronomers alike. Reservations required. COMEDY NIGHT • At 7:30 p.m., Marble Distilling Company (150 Main St.) hosts comic AJ Finney, an eclectic midwesterner with a passion for the psychedelic scene of the Sixties. Comedy, jam bands and — Volkswagens that’s him. $5 cover. CULTURING DAIRY • Learn how to make your own yogurt, kefir and créme fraiche from 1 to 4 p.m. at Sustainable Settings (6107 Highway 133).
SUNDAY June 25 CONSTELLATION WITH HORSES • Carol Chure and Sheri Gaynor combine forces from 2 to 5 p.m. for a workshop weaving the magic of horses into the Constellation process at Windwalkers (1030 CR 102). Ticket information at www.carolshure.com.
MONDAY June 26 HEALTH THROUGH NUTRITION • Free opportunities include… • One-hour consultation about heart attack prevention, plant-based nutrition, other
medical issues. Call retired family doctor Greg Feinsinger, M.D. for appointment (379-5718). • First Monday of every month catch a powerpoint presentation by Dr. Feinsinger about the science behind plant-based nutrition 7 to 8:30 p.m. board room Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.). • Fourth Monday of every month, plantbased potluck 6:30 p.m. Calaway Room Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.). All events supported by Davi Nikent, Center for Human Flourishing. More information at www.davinikent.org.
TUESDAY June 27 COLOR THE EARTH • Get ready to wiggle your way around the world as Beth Epley helps youngsters explore ways to make ourselves stronger while benefiting our planet and communities. It all starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.).
WEDNESDAY June 28 MELT CONFLICT • A facilitated workshop by Lee Shapiro takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Colorado Mountain College’s Aspen campus (255 Sage Way): $25 with rsvp call 808 268-1000; $35 at door. MARKET MUSIC • Brian Ernst & Journey4YOUth perform live from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carbondale Farmers Market. CALENDAR page 11
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Ongoing HIGH NOON • Bring your compliments, complaints and ideas to Sopris Sun Editor Will Grandbois at 12 p.m. Thursdays at the Pour House (351 Main St.). IT’S THE WEST, HONEY • The Ann Korologos Gallery (211 Midland Ave., Basalt) hosts an exhibition celebrating the rugged individualism of the western frontier through the works of Heather Foster, Terry Gardner, Peggy Judy, Sandy Kaplan and Simon Winegar. C’DALE TRUSTEES • The Carbondale Board of Trustees holds regular meetings the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Town Hall (511 Colorado Ave.) starting at 6 p.m. The trustees usually hold work session at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays. Info: 963-2733 or carbondalegov.org. IMMUNIZATION CLINICS • Garfield County offers immunization clinics at the Carbondale Family Resource Center (in the Bridges Center at 400 Sopris Ave.) the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. To schedule an appointment, call 945-6614, ext. 2030. MEET THE MAYOR • Carbondale Mayor Dan Richardson holds his weekly “Office Hours” session at the Village Smithy from 7 to 8 a.m. on Tuesdays. Drop by and say hi. BLUEGRASS JAM • Bring the instrument of your choice or just your voice for a weekly jam session first and last Sundays at 6:30 at Steve’s Guitars (19 N 4th St.) and all other Sundays at the Glenwood Springs Brew Garden (115 Sixth St.).
ROTARY • The Carbondale Rotary Club meets at the Carbondale Fire Station (300 Meadowood Dr.) at 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays. The Mt. Sopris Rotary meets at Mi Casita (580 Main St.) at noon every Thursday. GRIEF AND LOSS • Pathfinders offers a grief and loss support group every other Monday at 6 p.m., and a caregiver support group every other Wednesday noon. An RSVP is required to Robyn Hubbard at 319-6854. Pathfinders offers support groups from Aspen to Rifle and is located in Carbondale at 1101 Village Rd. Info: pathfindersforcancer.org. DHARMA • Every Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the Way of Compassion Dharma Center offers a meditation and Dharma talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.) suite 36, in Carbondale. On Saturdays, catch silent meditation at 8 and 8:30 a.m., followed by Chenrezig Sadhaha practice at 9:30 a.m. and book study and practice from 11 a.m. to noon. FARMER’S MARKET • Local produce and more returns to the Fourth Street Plaza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays beginning June 14. LINX • The Linx Business Network meets Tuesdays at 7:15 a.m. at the Sotheby’s International real estate office (201 Midland Ave.) in Basalt. Linx is a networking organization whose members work together to grow and promote their businesses, according to a press release. All dues not used for administration are given to local non-profits each December. Info: Keith at 970-390-8401 or kedquist@usa.net.
MINDFULNESS • The Mindful Life Program in the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.) offers group sessions Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation and registration is not necessary. Info: mindfullifeprogram.org and 970-633-0163. SILENT MEDITATION • Free silent meditation sessions are held at the Launchpad (76 S. Fourth St.) from 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The public is invited. THREW AND THRU • The Carbondale Clay Center (135 Main St.) features a solo exhibition by Matthew Eames featuring an installation and sculptures playing with the idea of tenuous space. CORRESPONDENCE • Carbondale Arts presents an exhibition that displays the artfully slow-paced discourse among more than a dozen artists using the postal system in the tradition of mail art at The Launchpad (76 S. Fourth St.). QUILT GUILD • The Roaring Fork Quilt Guild monthly meeting takes place at 10:15 a.m. — with an early workshop at 9 a.m. in May and June – the second Saturday of the month at the Carbondale Public Library (320 Sopris Ave.) with quilters and guests from the throughout the valley welcome. BRIDGE • The Carbondale Bridge Club hosts duplicate bridge (not sanctioned by ACBL) from 6:30 to 10 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.). $6/per pair.
SENIOR MATTERS • The nonprofit Senior Matters, based in the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.), offers numerous programs for senior citizens, including: tai chi with John Norman at 8:30 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday; tai chi with Marty Finklestein at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; Alaprima Painters at 11 a.m. on Thursdays; the Senior Matters Book Club at 4 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month; and the Roaring Fork Brain Train. Info: seniormatters.org; Diane Johnson at 970-306-2587; and Senior Matters, Box 991, Carbondale CO, 81623. BASALT ART • The Art Base hosts a display at the Basalt Regional Library (14 Midland Ave.) featuring the work of Ellen Woods.
Further Out THURSDAY June 29 SIERRA CLUB TALK • Sierra Club National Executive Director Michael Brune talks about the fight to save public lands and the planet from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.).
SATURDAY July 1 WILDFEST • Wilderness Workshop’s big annual fundraiser takes over the legendary grounds of Owl Farm in Woody Creek from 5 to 10 p.m. Tickets are available starting at $45 at www.wildernessworkshop.org/wildfest.
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TCI Ranch sells for $7.2 million; polo planned By Lynn Burton Sopris Sun Staff Writer
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One of the last historic ranches between Aspen and Glenwood Springs recently sold for $7.2 million, according to records at the GarďŹ eld County Clerk & Recorder’s ofďŹ ce. Variously known in recent years as the TCI Lane Ranch and McClure River Ranch, the 100-acre parcel sits on the south side of Highway 82 along the Roaring Fork River, just upvalley from Catherine Store. Marc Ganzi, who co-founded the Aspen Valley Polo Club at Catherine Store with his wife, Melissa, according to published reports, confirmed that a partnership affiliated with the club recently acquired the Ace Lane property. “Our goals with the land are consistent with the goals we had when we bought the Aspen Equestrian Estates barn/facility next to Catherine Store, which is to grow and introduce this great equestrian sport, namely polo, in the Roaring Fork Valley,â€? Marc Ganzi told The Sopris Sun in an email. “The (new) project has plans to plant two new polo ďŹ elds and a few barns for stabling; thus ensuring open space and more equestrian activities can grow in the valley.â€? Continuing, Ganzi said, “The impact of the polo club after 4 years of operations we believe has been a real positive to Carbondale, El Jebel and Emma broadly, as we host kids’ polo camps, teach lessons and host many charitable events at the polo club that beneďŹ t local charities ‌ this theme will carry forward in the new property as well.â€? The GarďŹ eld County Commissioners approved a PUD to build 89 homes on the property in 2009, but the parcel was never developed. “We have NO plans to build the 89 homes the original de-
The original McClure cabin sits largely unnoticed on the Highway 82 frontage road. The property under which the cabin sits was recently sold Aspen Valley Polo Club cofounders Marc and Melissa Ganzi. Marc told The Sopris Sun he and his wife plan to put two polo ďŹ elds and some barns on the property. Photo by Lynn Burton
veloper sought to build,� Ganzi said. “In terms of home site development on the property we would prefer to keep those terms to ourselves for the time being, as we continue to dialogue with the county on the best way to utilize the additional land and introduce a limited number of housing units.�
The property, which sits between the Blue Creek subdivision to the west, and Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork to the east, has a long and somewhat storied past. The most recent owners, before selling the property to TCI Lane Ranch LLC in 2006, were Oscar and Wilma Cerise. Like other local Cerises, Oscar’s ancestors emigrated to the U.S. from northern Italy not long after Colorado achieved statehood in 1876. The property’s ranching history started in 1892, when Thomas McClure homesteaded it, according to a document provide by Toni Cerise. McClure went on to fame (not sure about fortune) when he developed his Red McClure potato on the property. According to a 2004 article by Willa Soncarty in the Glenwood Post Independent, McClure left his native Ireland on his 21st birthday on Oct. 21, 1869, looking for a better life in the United States. He had heard of work to be had in the mines of Colorado. Within a few months of his arrival, he had moved westward, settling in Georgetown. Later, he moved west to Leadville, where he continued mining. He married Sarah Jane Montgomery (also from Ireland) in 1874. The McClures saved their money and ultimately moved to the Roaring Fork Valley to farm. With potatoes quickly becoming a lucrative cash crop in the Carbondale area, McClure began an experiment. Focusing upon the Early Rose variety, he eventually developed a new potato, which he named the Red McClure. It was perfect for baking or boiling, and the new potato’s taste made it a success. Other local farmers began growing Red McClures, and in the early 1900s at least one railroad passenger line made it their ofďŹ cial potato offering. Despite his local farming success, McClure eventually left the Roaring Fork Valley in 1896, returning to Leadville to work the mines.
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Native son shines on C’dale farmers’ market By Will Grandbois Sopris Sun Staff Writer Ben Armstrong thinks a farmer’s market would make a great setting for a reality TV show. The Aspen native has been involved in the Carbondale markets as a vendor for Roaring Gardens in the past, but this year he’s in charge of the whole event. “I kind of didn’t know how much work it was going to be to manage,â€? he said. “Now that it’s starting it’s a lot more rewarding.â€? Armstrong got interested in agriculture while running a composting toilet program in Bolivia, and found his opportunity to get involved in the local food scene with former classmate Whitney Will last year. “I didn’t know that much about farming, but she needed someone she knew was reliable,â€? he recalled. He’s learned a lot, not just about food, but about all the cool things happening downvalley. “I love living in Carbondale so far,â€? he said. “It was cool to kind of reconnect with the community in a different way and get to know all the farmers and people working on local food issues. It’s a cool community full of regional Western Slope people.â€? With 24 vendors, the daytime market boasts a wide variety of produce, prepared foods, artisans’ goods and more. “I think it’s the biggest it’s ever been,â€? Armstrong said. “We fully ďŹ ll up the block, which is awesome.â€? It’s complimented by a produce-only First Fri-
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While Dead Dog and Hunter fires are contained and unlikely to spread, high water and little rain have local first responders nervous — and they’ve been busy this week. On June 20, a Dumpster fire inside a Willits town center building brought out 17 Basalt firefighters responding and plenty of gawkers inside and out. According to Deputy Fire Chief Pete Bradshaw, the sprinkler went off in the room and in the end the only damage was some damp drywall — even the Dumpster is intact. Photo by Will Grandbois The same night, a pair of hikers called 911 after they became lost near Thomas Lakes. Dispatch gave them directions by text message, and when Mountain Rescue Aspen arrived around midnight, they found the hikers in their tent and escorted them back to the trailhead. On June 21, Carbondale Fire responded to a report of a vehicle in the Crystal River, only to find the white Ford Fiesta a mile downstream from the three occupants who had already made it to shore. The car has since been anchored to a tree and marked with yellow tape until it can be safely towed. Photo by Jane Bachrach
KDNK, Carbondale’s then four-year-old community radio station, expanded its reach by striking a deal to join other local broadcasters on the Pitkin County translator system. Though the move reportedly was preceded by “months of tinkering” by engineers and political wrangling, KDNK’s signal finally reached Aspen this week, with plans to ultimately serve listeners in Marble, Redstone, Snowmass, Basalt and the Fryingpan River Valley, not to mention Glenwood Springs.
June 26, 1997 Carbondale’s reputation as a place that sends its children all over the world to learn and grow got a little bit if a boost when valley native Julie DeVilbiss (daughter of Peggy and the late J.E.), then 22, returned from five weeks of working in a Nicaraguan village where she witnessed the aftermath of that country’s vicious civil war. She went as part of Colorado Mountain College’s Friendship City program, which was sending “brigades” of local volunteers to help with economic development and other programs in the war-torn nation.
June 21, 2007 The town board of trustees once again was embroiled in discussions about the future of Carbondale, specifically the ongoing controversy over the Crystal River Marketplace property that currently is slated as the site of a new City Market store. But back then, the town government was working hard to give the developer, Rich Schierburg, some idea of what local voters might accept on the property after the electorate decisively turned down an earlier plan to build a mall centered around a big-box store of some kind. — Compiled by John Colson
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Carbondale Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of
Police Officer I and II “Laterals welcome to apply”
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will enjoy working in a TEAM / Community Policing environment. Starting salary is $50,000.00 (Lateral salary negotiable). Ability to work shift work, weekends and holidays is a must. We offer an excellent benefit package. Spanish speaking is a bonus. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have or ability to obtain a valid Colorado driver’s license and no felony convictions. Applicants must complete background checks, complete physical agility test and participate in a ride-along program. Send application, resume and references to Carbondale Police Department, 511 Colorado Ave., #911, Carbondale, CO 81623 or to Lt. Chris Wurtsmith, cwurtsmith@carbondaleco.net.
Position will remain opened until filled.
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COLORADO PRODUCT SERVICES, LLC
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PURSUANT TO THE LAWS OF COLORADO
HAS REQUESTED THE LICENSING OFFICIALS OF THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A RETAIL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION LICENSE TO GROW RETAIL MARIJUANA AT 655 BUGGY CIRCLE CARBONDALE, CO 81623
HEARING ON APPLICATION TO BE HELD AT: CARBONDALE TOWN HALL 511 COLORADO AVENUE CARBONDALE, COLORADO
DATE AND TIME: AUGUST 8, 2017, AT 6:00 P.M. DATE OF APPLICATION: JUNE 9, 2017
BY ORDER OF: DAN RICHARDSON, MAYOR
APPLICANT: SARA JOHNSTONE
Information may be obtained from, and Petitions or Remonstrances may be filed with the Town Clerk Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO 81623. Published in The Sopris Sun on June 22, 2017.
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PURSUANT TO THE LAWS OF COLORADO
HAS REQUESTED THE LICENSING OFFICIALS OF THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE TO GRANT A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF A MEDICAL MARIJUANA INFUSED PRODUCT LICENSE TO MANUFACTURE MEDICAL MARIJUANA INFUSED PRODUCTS AND TO GRANT A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF A RETAIL MARIJUANA INFUSED PRODUCT LICENSE TO MANUFACTURE RETAIL MARIJUANA INFUSED PRODUCTS AT
655 BUGGY CIRCLE CARBONDALE, CO 81623
HEARING ON APPLICATION TO BE HELD AT: CARBONDALE TOWN HALL 511 COLORADO AVENUE CARBONDALE, COLORADO
DATE AND TIME: AUGUST 8, 2017, AT 6:00 P.M. DATE OF APPLICATION: JUNE (, 2017
BY ORDER OF: DAN RICHARDSON, MAYOR
APPLICANT: SARA JOHNSTONE
Information may be obtained from, and Petitions or Remonstrances may be filed with the Town Clerk Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO 81623.
PURSUANT TO THE LAWS OF COLORADO
HAS REQUESTED THE LICENSING OFFICIALS OF THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A RETAIL MARIJUANA STORE TO SELL RETAIL MARIJUANA AND RETAIL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS AT
580 MAIN STREET, SUITE 300 CARBONDALE, CO 81623
HEARING ON APPLICATION TO BE HELD AT: CARBONDALE TOWN HALL 511 COLORADO AVENUE CARBONDALE, COLORADO
DATE AND TIME: AUGUST 8, 2017, AT 6:00 P.M. DATE OF APPLICATION: JUNE 9, 2017
BY ORDER OF: DAN RICHARDSON, MAYOR
APPLICANT: SARA JOHNSTONE
Information may be obtained from, and Petitions or Remonstrances may be filed with the Town Clerk Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO 81623.
Published in The Sopris Sun on June 22, 2017.
TOWN OF CARBONDALE ORDINANCE NO. 9 SERIES OF 2017
TOWN OF CARBONDALE ORDINANCE NO. 10 SERIES OF 2017
NOTICE: This Ordinance was introduced, read, and adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Carbondale, Colorado, on June 13, 2017.
NOTICE: This Ordinance was introduced, read, and adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Carbondale, Colorado, on June 13, 2017.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE, COLORADO APPROVING THE APPLICATION TO REZONE 76 S. 2nd STREET AS PART OF THE HISTORIC COMMERCIAL CORE (HCC) ZONE DISTRICT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CARBONDALE, COLORADO AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE WITH REGARD TO WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT FEES
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.
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.
ATTEST: __________________________ s/s Cathy Derby, Town Clerk
ATTEST: __________________________ s/s Cathy Derby, Town Clerk
Published in The Sopris Sun on June 22, 2017.
Published in The Sopris Sun on June 22, 2017.
THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE _________________________ By: s/s Dan Richardson, Mayor
THE TOWN OF CARBONDALE _________________________ By: s/s Dan Richardson, Mayor
Published in The Sopris Sun on June 22, 2017.
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What a “deal.” Carbondale Rotary not only raised more than $22,000 for local scholarships at its Wild Wild West Casino Night at the fire station on June 17, but gamers had a great time as well. The night started outside under a white tent, with dinner from Slow Grovin’ BBQ and music from Valle Musico. Photo by Lynn Burton
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