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t started with a borrowed Aspen Earthmoving flatbed truck at Fourth and Main, and a handful of local musicians on a summer Saturday in 2001. The next year the Mountain Music Fair expanded to two days to accommodate more players who wanted to get involved. A year or two later, the lobsters crawled in and the event was renamed the Music and Lobster fest. When the Carbondale Recreation Department decided to spare the tasty crustaceans and discontinue the community MUSIC page 5

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

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

Picnic amidst gunfire Dear Editor: I moved to this valley for the first time when I was 4. I have lived many places but these mountains are my heart’s home. My children and grandchildren as well as my parents (in their 90’s) live here, too. On Midsummer’s Nights Eve I planned a picnic for three of my granddaughters because two of them had birthdays this week: Ana Sophia (6) and Isabella (8). I took them to Dinkle Lake around 6 p.m. to enjoy the serenity and to see the columbines, wild roses, lupine and wild geraniums, now abundant and beautiful. We were alone when we arrived at the lake and chose a table near the lake’s edge in the U.S. Forest Service designated picnic area. We had spread out our picnic and were listening to the birds’ soft evening songs. A white pick-up truck drove by but did not stop. A few moments later gunshots interrupted our reverie, over and over. The girls were terrified and wanted to go home immediately. I called my friend who works for White River National Forest and asked if it was legal to be shooting on Mount Sopris at this time of year. He told me that it is legal to shoot anywhere in the national forests as long as it is done safely. I was flabbergasted. By this time I could tell from the constant shots and the different sounds of the shots that this was target practice with more than one kind of gun. I reassured the girls that these were not people out to kill us but probably just shooting at a can or bull’s eye. The fact that they had no wish to harm us did not mute the loud noises nor allow us to return to listening to the birds sing. In the 61 years I have spent in Colorado part or full time I have never heard guns fired while I have been in the mountains other than during hunting season. The idea that it is legal to fire a gun near an area designated for picnicking, hiking or camping, areas set aside for recreation by the public including children, ASTOUNDS me. I thought people went to rifle ranges to do target practice. Now I know better. My activities whether I am hiking, swimming or picnicking in our national forests do not impede other people’s activities. I think shooting a firearm definitely impacts other people and animals’ use of public lands. These people were shooting not 500 yards from where we sat at a Forest Service picnic table. I request a rule revision: that target practice areas be set up away from areas used by people to picnic, camp or hike. I suggest the Forest Service designate areas for shooting away from other recreation areas, some place where gun noise will not frighten children and adults who do not shoot for fun. Shooting destroys the serenity that many people seek in nature. Guns serve a very

useful purpose for providing people with food, and I respectfully stay away from the areas people hunt in, but gunshots interfere with our ability to enjoy nature as it is, with no human interruption, and I feel that is a right we all have, to be quiet and at peace in nature. Thank you. Dr. Illène Pevec Carbondale and Paonia

No money problems Dear Editor: I thought our town had a money problem. Apparently it doesn't. We get to bring our own bags to the grocery store, which was not voted in by very many people, but the New Majority voted it in. I just noticed that there is an electrical outlet for cars down at the town hall. Some guy was walking out of town hall and I mentioned this new electrical outlet and he said yes, this was installed about a month ago and you can recharge your car for FREE. I am standing there thinking FOR FREE? Nothing is free? Yes, he said you can recharge your car for free — if you have an electrical car. I said, but who is paying for the electricity? He said well, the taxpayer is. Well if the taxpayer is paying for it then it isn't free. Does this make any sense? It doesn't to me. It says that the buck is getting passed on to the taxpayer who is already paying taxes to the town. The town is then allowing you to come and plug your car in. How long are you allowed to sit there and leave your car plugged in? You get the recharge for free. Wow and it’s FREE, except of course if you pay taxes to the town, then you are getting charged for the electricity. I think maybe going green is costing me more than I thought it would. I have already installed solar at my house and I am still paying Xcel Energy for my electricity. I think this last month, when I was gone for a few days and my electrical bill was only $38, the months before it was over a $100 and we only got a check for $33. So solar really isn't what its cracked up to be. Somebody please explain “free.” Jane Spaulding Carbondale

What wisdom Dear Editor: Really, our county commissioners, in their wisdom, have decided to allow fireworks sales in our county? Oh, just from June 29 until July 5 no one is going to set one of those fireworks off in an unsafe or possibly drunk (you know, at the Fourth of July celebration) manner? What's the weather/fire danger right now

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and for the foreseeable future? Were these factors taken into consideration? Good questions? Thanks for thinking. Skip Bell Manager The Pour House restaurant Carbondale

Bike tour thanks Dear Editor: On behalf of the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Council of Carbondale, I would like to thank the Carbondale community for all of their time, efforts and support that went into making the Carbondale stop of Bicycle Tour of Colorado a success. A special thank you to the following entities: the town of Carbondale and board of trustees for their gracious grant that assisted in covering the costs of the event; the Carbondale Recreation and Community Center for their assistance in the layout, function, and ﬂow of the entertainment site, as well as the use of the shuttle van; CCAH for their efforts in organizing the entertainment acts and sound; Roaring Fork High School for opening their doors as the headquarters site; Ace Hardware for their cooler donation; Sopris Liquor & Wine for allowing us the use of their tents and ice; Mountain Party Rentals for the tables and chairs; Aloha Mountain Cyclery and Zapazoo Inkworks for the quick turnaround on Carbondale, CO merchandise; the chamber and tourism board members and staff; and all of our volunteers and food vendors. We have received positive feedback from the Bicycle Tour of Colorado staff and participants, and were told by many riders that they plan to return! Thank you. Andrea Stewart Executive director Carbondale Chamber of Commerce

Thanks to Udall Editor’s Note: This letter was addressed to Sen. Mark Udall Dear Editor: Here we are hiking Perham Creek Trail off Highway 133 in absolutely pristine wilderness. Sitting at a pretty creek I would like to thank you for introducing the Central Mountain Outdoor Heritage Act so my daughter's children will be able to see it as we are seeing it today. Bronwyn Anglin Basalt

Crown Mountain thanks Dear Editor: On June 15, 22 ﬂeet-footed kids took to the Crown Mountain paved path to Capture the Crown in age speciﬁc bracketed races! Our fastest runner completed the 1mile loop in 6 minutes and 47 seconds. The park would like to recognize the quick kids and their supportive parents who came out to participate in the event. The cool summer morning weather was perfect for everyone to stretch their legs and lungs. It was fun to witness the up and coming

athleticism in our local children! Each child received a medal and the right to claim conquest of the Crown Mountain Park path in all its lengths. Pictures of the event have been posted to Crown Mountain Park’s Facebook page. Check out them out and come see if you can conquer the path: running, walking, strolling, skipping or just enjoying the summer weather. We’ll see you next year but in the meantime check out the Crown Mountain Park website and like us on Facebook to stay up to date on all of our upcoming programs. Adrianne Pelton Recreation coordinator Crown Mountain Park & Recreation District El Jebel

Go back 20,000 years Dear Editor: AARP suggests that about 12 percent of Americans never ﬁll their prescriptions. That about 12 percent of Americans ﬁll their prescription, but never take the drug. We are up to about 96 percent of Americans getting drugs/prescriptions that they really don’t need, use or want. Most of earth humans simply have to go back some 20,000 years or more, to re-become hunters and gatherers again, and even occasionally not eating every day and even living longer than most current civilized daily junk-food humanoids. Doc Philip Carbondale

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CDOT closing in on final Highway 133 design Open house July 17 By Lynn Burton Sopris Sun Staff Writer This time next year, residents might not recognize Highway 133 through town but they’ll probably be familiar with features such as a temporary signal at Colorado Avenue, Main Street closures at approaches to the proposed roundabout at Highway 133, and at least two detours. Roadway construction on the $6.7 million project is scheduled for April through October 2014, with utilities work tentatively scheduled for September through November of this year, according to a Colorado Department of Transportation memo. Folks living in Carbondale in the 1980s

and 1990s remember when CDOT was widening Highway 82 from Aspen to Carbondale and all its attention and money seemed to be focused there, rather than on upgrading the two miles of two-lane highway that runs north/south on Carbondale’s west side. At the time, CDOT told Carbondale that funds would not be available for Highway 133 until just about now. It turns out, CDOT expects to have 90 percent of the project designed by September and expects to put the project out for bids next February. CDOT’s Project Leadership Team (PLT), which is not a decision making group, held its final meeting at town hall on June 20. Discussion topics included: • Landscaping, which will be designed by the town for areas that will be disturbed

by construction; • A proposed piece of sculpture (possibly a James Surls) for the roundabout at the intersection of Highway 133 and Main Street; • Lighting at the roundabout and on the sculpture, and lighting for a west-side trail between Village Road and Main Street; • Dedicated pedestrian crossings with flashing signal at Cowen Drive and at Sopris Avenue; • Other design considerations looked at: Cowen Drive (the proposed crosswalk), Village Road (southeast corner curb/ramp improvements), Industry Place (the configuration of a possible roundabout), Nieslanik Avenue (a permitted roundabout, pending development in the area), Keator Road (ultimate configuration, right in/right out), Weant Boulevard (configuration of a possible

roundabout), Snowmass Drive (a proposed signal), Meadowood Drive (a proposed crosswalk and curb/ramp improvements). At least one section of Highway 133 will not be included in the project: Align Sopris/Hendrick into a full movement intersection. “(There’s) no budget to include this work … at this time,” the June 20 PLT handout states. Among the expenses for reconstructing this intersection: right-of-way acquisition. Reconstruction also has potentially “big impacts” on adjacent landowners. Of the $6.7 million budgeted for the project, $5.4 million is coming from CDOT. Carbondale is putting up $500,000; Garfield County is paying $800,000. A time and place for the July 17 open house for CDOT to explain the project has not been determined.

Fire restrictions begin for Garfield County, BLM land Sopris Sun Staff Report Stage 1 fire restrictions on private lands within Garfield County and on Bureau of Land Management lands managed by the Colorado River Valley Field Office are now under way, according to a press release. Fire managers base decisions about fire restrictions on specific moisture measurements in vegetation and other risk factors. Several weeks of hot, dry weather has increased fire danger to high levels at elevations below 8,000 feet. These restrictions include BLM lands in Eagle, Garfield, Mesa, Pitkin and Routt counties managed by the Colorado River

Valley Field Office, along with private lands in Garfield County. BLM and Garfield County will be enforcing temporary restrictions of: • Campfires are only allowed within designated fire grates in developed campgrounds (i.e. a metal, in-ground containment structure — fire pans and rock campfires rings are not acceptable); • No fires of any type including charcoal outside of developed areas: • No smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or in a barren area free of vegetation;

• No use of explosive materials; • No welding or operation of an acetylene or other similar torch with open ﬂame except from an area that has been cleared of vegetation; • No operation of any internal combustion engine without a spark-arresting device properly installed and in working order. Fireworks are always prohibited on BLM, National Forest and National Park Service lands. Based on local conditions, the White River National Forest is not initiating ﬁre restrictions at this time, nor are Eagle and Pitkin

counties for private lands. Fire officials caution that there is still a fire danger in these areas and urge caution with fire. Restrictions on these BLM lands will be in place until further notice. Violation of federal fire restrictions is punishable by a fine of not more than $100,000 or imprisonment for not more than 12 months or both. Those found responsible for starting wildfires will also face restitution costs of suppressing the fire. For more information about fire restrictions in these areas, log on to http://gacc.nifc.gov/ rmcc/dispatch_centers/r2gjc/ or call the Colorado River Valley Field Office at 876-9000.

Approximately 1,500 bicyclists, with approximately 1,499 bicycles, rolled into Carbondale on Monday as part of the 2013 Bicycle Tour of Colorado. “They’re really rolling out the red carpet for us,” one cyclist was overheard saying to another as they turned south off the Rio Grande Trail and headed up Snowmass Drive toward the high school. “They’re throwing a party for us.” The party took place at the Fourth Street plaza, where bicyclists mingled with locals, listened to music from the No Joes and Tjaar, sipped on beverages and enjoyed a peaceful afternoon and evening. Photo by Jane Bachrach

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There was a double surprise at the Third Street Center Cultural Club on June 19, and they both involved Jim Calaway (shown here in the center). To start off, friends and family wished the well-known philanthropist a surprise happy birthday three days ahead of the actual date. They sang “Happy Birthday” then presented him with a framed photo of the Third Street Center. Cake followed. A few minutes later, Calaway did what he planned to do when he ﬁrst arrived at the TSC on Wednesday morning: he walked over to the piano, told the story behind “Amazing Grace,” sang two versus of it then invited the audience of 50-60 to hum the third. For the record, Calaway does have more than a passing familiarity with the old hymn. He told the crowd he was brought up a Baptist, was a choir director in college but these days he’s a humanist. Photo by Lynn Burton

FRIDAY June 14 At 5:16 p.m. officers took a report of someone flying a helicopter and videotaping above the complaintant’s house on Colorado Avenue. SUNDAY June 16 at 9:32 p.m. a woman called to report that she had struck what she believed to be a bear as she was crossing the Highway 133 bridge. Since there was no damage to her vehicle, the Colorado State Patrol did not consider it an accident and did not respond, but the woman was concerned about the welfare of the creature she’d hit. Carbondale police searched the area but were unable to locate any bears. TUESDAY June 18 At 10:30 a.m. police followed up on a complaint regarding the length of grass and weeds in a neighbor’s yard. They contacted the residence in question and informed them of a town ordinance that caps such vegetation at 10 inches. TUESDAY June 18 At 10:12 p.m. officers contacted a suspect in a hit-and-run automobile collision. The man admitted to backing into what he thought was a parked vehicle but “didn't think he was going fast enough to damage anything.” He was issued a citation for careless driving.

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Music festival continued om page 1 lobster feast, organizer Steve Standiford re- music festival where only local musicians would named the event the Mount Sopris Music Festi- be featured,” Standiford told The Sopris Sun as val and went full steam ahead. he worked on final details, such as sending out Standiford said that for a couple of years after the third draft of the final schedule.“Right from the lobsters, the festival included Brown’s the start we had dozens of talented players who Amusement Rides in the parking lot at Fourth wanted to come downtown and make some exand Main Street. cellent, original music … And they all volunToday, 12 years after musicians climbed on the teered their musical services for this community Aspen Earthmoving flatbed truck and tried not to celebration of live music made by their friends fall off, the Mount Soand neighbors.” pris Music Festival has Through the years, the fessettled into a two-day tival has also raised more than groove that includes free $50,000 for non-profits such music on the main stage as the CRMS Pre-School, at the Fourth Street Green Sprouts and KDNK. plaza on Friday and Sat“We continue that component urday, workshops and this year by having KDNK as performances at Steve’s a major sponsor and the manGuitars on both days, ager of the beverage garden, to plus ancillary shows at make this a fund-raiser for the Steve Standiford various other bars and station,” Standiford said. Event organizer venues around town. Some of the bands, such as When asked if the the Conglomerate, were put festival has found a permanent home during last together just for the festival. The band is comfull weekend in June (like Mountain Fair’s claim prised of Carter Colia (from Vision Quest) on on the last full weekend in July), he paused for sec- drums, Marc Bruell (Electric Lemon) on electric ond then said, “Probably so.” guitar, Josh Darling on keyboards and Harris This year’s lineup includes at least 25 local Jackson on sax (both from Vision Quest) and bands and musical acts at the main stage and at Ashton Taufer on electric bass (All the Pretty Steve’s, plus at least three or four more at the Horses). “They will play some very cool funk Black Nugget, Village Smithy, White House and jazz, which should get the plaza rocking,” pizza, the Blend (on Thursday with an open mic), Standiford continued. Dos Gringos (on Sunday with a bluegrass jam) For more information on the 12th annual and Mi Casita (on Friday and Saturday if you Mount Sopris Music Festival, go to stevesguicount late night disco). tars.net, check out the posters around town, or ask “The intent, from the start, was to have a anyone you see who is toting around a guitar case.

“The intent, from the start, was to have a music festival where only local musicians would be featured.”

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Delbert Brown, Harvey Tanney and Ottawa Brown (Tanney). Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoping to contact relatives of any or all of the three. If you think you might have some info for Ray, you can contact him at rsauvey@sopris.net.

The Denver Post included El Jebel-based Clean Energy Collective in its page one Business section story about solarpower arrays on June 23. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the roof of a one-time Air Force hangar â&#x20AC;Ś to a lot on the edge of Breckenridge, large, community solar-power arrays are popping up across Colorado,â&#x20AC;? says reporter Mark Jaffe. The article explains thatâ&#x20AC;&#x153;solar gardensâ&#x20AC;?enable small businesses and individuals who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have room or canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford their own solar panels to buy or lease part of an array for as little as $3,700. Clean Energy Collective has built more than a dozen solarpower arrays in Colorado and elsewhere in the United States. Earlier in the year the company opened an ofďŹ ce in Boulder and completed an array in unincorporated Boulder County. The article includes two photos of Clean Energy Collective CEO Tom Sweeney with company solar arrays and a couple of quotes as well.

School changes The Roaring Fork RE-1 school board was slated to conďŹ rm Heather Cremeans as the new principal at Crystal River Elementary School during its June 26 meeting. Other changes: ELL (English language learner) teacher Kenny Teitler will be transferring from CRES to Carbondale Middle School, math teacher Jennifer Kauffman will transfer from Basalt Middle School to Carbondale Middle School, Karen Olson will be working at Glenwood Springs Elementary School as an ELL teacher and also performing teacher evaluations.

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Times inks Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A June 23 New York Times article about the band WYOamerica references Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guitars in a sidebar map.A Sun reader reports the article is headlined â&#x20AC;&#x153;Touring the Wyoming Way,â&#x20AC;?so one might surmise the article is about the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent tour, which touched down at Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on May 18. This is at least the second time in the past year the New York Times has mentioned Carbondale. Last year it included the Gianinetti pond in an article about private ďŹ shing holes in the West.

This just in The May 20 New Yorker magazine included the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basaltines,â&#x20AC;? in reference to Basalt residents. Technically, the reference came from former Aspen journalist Hal Clifford in a letter to the editor, in which he said also said that Crested Butte residents are called Crested Beauticians.

Entries for the 10th annual Chalk Art Challenge are making their way to the Carbondale Recreation Center. The theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;What Freedom Means to Me.â&#x20AC;? Entries are due at the center by July 2.

Aarts steps down in Marble In a June 20 letter to Marble Mayor Robert Pettijohn, town trustee Jim Aarts says he is resigning from the ďŹ ve-member board effective July 3.Aarts said he is also stepping down from the Marble Water Board.Aarts does not say why heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resigning, other than he will no longer be a town resident of Marble.

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Tourism council promotes C’dale on a shoe-string Submitted article

The town of Carbondale — all its history and diversity, outdoor recreation, arts and culture — is promoted through the Tourism Council, a tentacle under the jellyfish auspices of the Chamber of Commerce. The Tourism Council of Carbondale (TCC) recently unveiled its summer marketing campaign to encompass the health and well-being of its locals and visitors with the overall objective of showing potential tourists why it is a good idea to come stay and play here, spend some quality time and help fill the sales tax coffers so merchants are successful, downtown is vibrant and the community at large thrives. There is plenty of Carbondale to share and possibly grow when there’s a specific marketing plan in mind.The TCC is on it and has been since 2003 albeit with limited funds.

The plan In 2010, thanks to a $10,000 grant from the town trustees, the TCC reorganized and updated the www.carbondale.com website to reﬂect its newly launched and still viable “Base Camp for Adventure” brand. The website is the main marketing tool used by the TCC. It is the magnet that attracts locals and tourists alike, along with a variety of business interests. From the website, a strong social media presence has also emerged. The TCC uses its Facebook page (www.face-

book.com/carbondale), for example, to stage contests and other participant-oriented awareness opportunities like the current “125 Reasons to Visit Carbondale” tie-in with the town’s 125th anniversary. “That same year (2010), after an extensive RFP process, the TCC selected two contractors to help form its brand messaging, create seasonal campaigns and reach out to potential visitors,” said Andrea Stewart, director of the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce. Maura Masters at M3 Marketing was tapped to implement strategic public relations and Tom Kenyon at Blue Tent Marketing handles the daily mechanics and graphic design of web development. Stewart ﬁlls out the three-legged stool of TCC account management by overseeing the advertising placement among other responsibilities. With a limited budget, derived mostly from a 2 percent lodging tax approved by Carbondale voters in November 2003 to be “used primarily for the promotion, development and marketing of tourism in Carbondale,” the TCC considers the many reasons visitors should come here and consciously plans its seasonal campaign accordingly — using many non-traditional forms of marketing intended to stretch the budget while achieving deﬁned objectives. Under the general “Base Camp” umbrella, last summer the theme was biking. This past winter the focus was Carbondale’s

relatively warm micro-climate as a “hot spot.” This summer, the TCC invites Carbondale visitors to come relax, rejuvenate and recharge while enjoying exceptional outdoor recreation, delicious dining and artistic attractions.

Measuring results For many years, Bob Fullerton (from Roaring Fork Properties) chaired the TCC. Jared Ettelson (from the Village Smithy restaurant) will soon transition into that position. Fullerton and Ettelson are joined by seven other local business owners or employees on the volunteer TCC committee, and meet monthly to review strategy and discuss budget goals. Town trustees Elizabeth Murphy and Frosty Merriott serve as the trustee-to-chamber liaisons, and are often involved in TCC conversations. The TCC committee also oversees the contractors and staff, and approves any and all expenditures proposed in the marketing strategies. “With the chamber reaching out to the Roaring Fork Valley, the TCC directs its advertising and public relations work in a broader circle,” said Stewart. Target markets included in TCC advertising include the Front Range, Vail Valley and Grand Valley. The TCC casts an even wider net regionally and nationally with public relations efforts and placement in publications such as Sun-

set, Outside, AAA Encompass and Elevation Outdoor magazines, and The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and New York Times newspapers, plus a myriad of online blog and other electronic coverage. The TCC also partners with its neighboring chambers of commerce, the Colorado Tourism Office and other groups when planning press tours and larger special events (oftentimes supplement funded by the Carbondale Board of Trustees) such as the Ride the Rockies last summer and the recent Bicycle Tour of Colorado. The effectiveness of the marketing campaigns and partnerships is measured by monthly sales tax revenue reported by the town finance department, Facebook impressions, web traffic and press stories highlighting Carbondale. In addition to advertising, public relations and event promotions, the TCC also has a presence at the weekly summer Farmer’s Market, monthly First Friday events, and maintains the Highway 82 scenic overlook. This work is achieved from the 2 percent lodging tax plus a minimal amount of earned revenue through T-shirt and other merchandise sales. The TCC conscientiously and deliberately pinpoints the value and experience of Carbondale on a wide map so visitors and valley-wide residents can appreciate all the reasons locals live and enjoy the beauty here.

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‘How to Succeed’ set to take Carbondale by storm Sopris Sun Staff Report Once a lowly window washer, J. Pierrepont Finch rocketed to chairman of the board, thanks to a book called “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” And thanks to the newest musical production from Carbondale’s SoL Theatre Company, you too, can learn the secrets of how to climb the corporate ladder, grab the corner office and – of course – get the girl. “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” a musical satire that garnered a Pulitzer and seven Tonys, has recently enjoyed a 50th anniversary revival on Broadway.That revival of the 1960s classic featured Daniel Radcliffe (of “Harry Potter” fame) and John Larroquette (the sarcastic lawyer from TV’s “Night Court”), dancing to and singing the music and lyrics of Broadway legend Frank Loesser. Matthew Broderick, Darren Criss (“Glee”) and Nick Jonas have all starred as J. Pierrepont Finch as well. SoL Theatre’s artistic director, Logan Carter, says ever since she was in the play in high school, she’s wanted to re-create it. “It was one of the most fun theater experiences I ever had,” she said. “The show is so fun, clever and witty and the characters are so wacky.” The show is a musical comedy set in the 1950s poking fun at life in the office, and tells the story of a man’s rise to success and how he survives the drama of office politics.“It’s a 1950s musical version of ‘The Office,’” says Carter. “What more could you want?”

The actors who appear in SoL Theatre’s “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” have taken to stages from Aspen to Riﬂe multiple times. The production includes Broadway choreography and three-part harmonies. The musical itself won seven Tonys in the 1960s. Photo by Asha Underwood.

Veterans SoL Theatre’s production features a cast of two dozen teen performers who have collectively graced nearly every stage from Aspen to Riﬂe — multiple times. “They are learning Broadway choreography and singing three-part harmonies,” says Carter,“and most of them have never worked together before in a production outside of school.” Among the veteran actors is Bryan Edelmann, who plays the ambitious Finch. He has been in countless shows at The Garden School (from which he recently graduated) and SoL Theatre’s “Joseph and the Amazing

Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Also in “Joseph” and in “Hairspray” was Beth Fawley, who plays Finch’s love interest, Rosemary. When not acting in plays, Beth is a sophomore at Roaring Fork High School. Portraying Hedy LaRue in “How to Succeed …”is Erica Arensman, a recent graduate of Glenwood Springs High School, who has been in everything from “Oliver” to “Rent.” Joe McCance, who plays J.B. Biggely, has had major roles in three previous plays; he is going into his junior year at The Garden School. Dory Light is musical director, Jacqui Edelmann is choreographer and Dani Grace

Kopf is stage manager. Nearly half of the two-dozen actors either live in or attend school in Carbondale.

Performance dates

Performances are June 28-29, 7 p.m.; June 30, 2 p.m.; July 5-6, 7 p.m.; and July 7, 2 p.m. All performances will be held at the Carbondale Middle School. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students with ID, and are available at the door or online at soltheatrecompany.com. For more information, go to www.soltheatrecompany.com.

TOWN OF CARBONDALE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Gus Darien Riding Arena Lighting Project The Town of Carbondale is seeking a qualified electrical contractor to provide professional services in supplying and installing a new lighting system at the Gus Darien Riding Arena. It shall be the responsibility of the electrical contractor and lighting manufacturer to supply the lighting system in accordance with all applicable national, state, and local codes. Submitted proposals will be evaluated in terms of project cost, lifecycle cost, light levels, delivery and installation time frames, equipment warrantees, references, and all other items called out within the RFP specifications. Proposals will be accepted at the Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO 81623,

until 4:00 P.M., July 23rd, 2013. All documents associated with this solicitation will be available from the Town of Carbondale Recreation Director, Jeff Jackel and on-line at

www.carbondalegov.org after 5:00 P.M., June 24th, 2013. Any questions regarding this Request for Proposals should be directed to Jeff Jackel, (970) 510-1214, jjackel@carbondaleco.net OR project owner representative, Robert Sardinsky, with Rising Sun Enterprises, Inc., (970) 927-8051, sardo@rselight.com. A pre-submittal meeting and site visit will be held on Wed., July 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. at the Gus Darien Riding Arena, 1151 County Road 100 in Carbondale, where the Riding Arena Lighting will be installed. The Town of Carbondale reserves the right to accept a qualified proposal and accept or reject any portion of, or all offers received in response to this solicitation and to waive any irregularities as may be in the best interest of Carbondale without disclosing the reason therefore.

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Meet Pa Fig: Hat-shaper with worldwide clientele By WB Special to The Sopris Sun

Pa Fig estimates he has shaped more than 10,000 hats during his career. Photo by Jane Bachrach

Pa Fig, hat-shaper, has laid hands on more than 10,000 hats for clients all over the world. Discretion prohibits mention of his more notable customers, but Carbondale’s crowned heads are quietly finding their way to Pa’s stand, which he sets up around town when crowds or the occasion warrant. The finest cowboy hats are made of fur felt, rated according to the percentage of beaver fur therein. On a ranch, a hierarchy of hats might prevail, with the rancher perhaps wearing 100 percent beaver and bestowing accordingly, higher quality hats on worthy hands. Fig will work on hats made of fur or wool felt as well as palm and straw. His tools are a high quality steamer and brushes, and more importantly, practiced eyes and hands. Steam opens fibers, allowing them to be molded. As the hat cools, fibers close up, holding their new shape, cleaned and strengthened in the process. A hat is creased and shaped according to the individuality of a client’s head, face and style. Crowns may be shaped, brims cut and stains removed. The hat shaper is essentially working with a circle, thus the final line of a hat’s brim needs to flow flawlessly, complimenting the face in style and function. Fig is one of the top hat-shapers in the country.“I would compete anytime and take No. 1 as best I could,” he states in a laconic drawl. He charges a $10 flat rate to clean, shape and refurbish a hat, which can be a priceless value here in Carbondale. It’s a service not available at many fancy hat stores.

As a terminal case of East-Coast dude, this writer has wisely avoided wearing a cowboy hat outside the bedroom. After meeting Fig, however, I acquired a used hat at First Class Trash in Glenwood Springs. It looked more like road-kill than a hat. “You buy a hat like that, you get a free bowl of soup,” Pa said upon first being introduced to my distinctive headwear. He was able to resurrect its innately decent fur felt, creating a handsome and useful hat. The elegant helix of its brim’s edge perfects the imperfect loop of a fly cast. Now, on the Roaring Fork, I sense subtle improvement in my cast and a definite lift in attitude under its artful crease and shape. Fig said he enjoys meeting his clients — and their hats. In their brand, quality and color are new experiences and distinct opportunities for improvement. “Every single, solitary individual hat (regardless) takes its own specific amount of steam and finger pressure to achieve its exact detail, without over-burdening. Comprehension, application and acclamation of these facets are what separate a mere hat shaper from a great one. This understanding takes years of constant, hands-on work. That is what I’m proud to do.” Pa Fig, 33, said he takes his name from his two daughters’ frequent, affectionate cries and an amalgam of his and his wife’s last names. They live up Cattle Creek. Keep an eye out for him around town and don’t forget your hat. Or, feel free to contact him at pafigtree@gmail.com. You can also track him down on Facebook at Pa FigHat Shaper.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THIRD STREET CENTER

July Culture Club JULY 3 Betsy Schenck, PATRIOTIC ZINGERS Barbara Palmer – Emerging Spirituality Around the World JULY 10 Vic Weatherwax, Jazz piano Rachel Dayton, Wellness Wave Intl, Nikken – Vital Energies We Can’t Live Without JULY 17 Lisa Dancing-Light, Ceremonial Performance Artist Fred Haberlien, Lightningheart, Shaman, HOPI PROPHESY – YOU AND ME

JULY 24 Anne Canan, Vocalist accompaniment by Lisa Dancing Light Pianist Carieann Asani, Teen GEMS Coaching -The Digital Divide – Bridging the Gap Between Parents & Teens JULY 31 AO FORBES, Songwriter Guitarist, performs songs from his new CD SIMPLE MAGIC Donna Lee, Emotional Release based on THE SEDONA METHOD The Culture Club meets every Wednesday from noon – 1:00 pm in the Calaway Room

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Community Calendar THURSDAY June 27

HEALTHY EATING • Glenwood Medical Associates and Dr. Greg Feinsinger host a talk with Christina Gore on how to change to a plant-based diet. GMA is located at 1830 Blake Ave. Info: 945-8503. RODEO • The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo welcomes back one of the best rodeo acts in the country with One Arm Bandit and Company. The act includes horses, buffalo and “amazing county skills.” On July 4, the rodeo welcomes world famous funny man and rodeo clown Joe Carr for the bronc riding competition. For details, see the On Going section of Calendar. ROTARY • Mt. Sopris Rotary meets at Mi Casita on Main Street at noon every Thursday. Info: 963-6663.

FRI.-SAT. June 28-29 BURLESQUE • Viva La Woman and PAC3 present Burlesque 2013, featuring the talents of: Vanilla Incredibox, Kitty La Creme, Mona Mouthfeel, Lola Aloha, Crepes Suzette, Trixy Tumbleweed, Carmelita Caliente, and more. Wrangled together in an untidy package by the inimitable Madame Barbara Bush, these ladies will sing, dance, entertain and provoke audiences to laugh, blush, think, be truly titillated and completely amazed. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. at PAC3 in the Third Street Center.Tickets available at pac3carbondale.com, PAC3 door, Dos Gringos, Thunder River Market and Deja Brew Coffee & Tea. LIVE MUSIC • The Nell Summer Series in Aspen continues with Irish born and New Or-

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

leans bred pianist and vocalist Jon Cleary. Expect rollicking Crescent City soul, funk, jazz and R’n’B. Tickets are $35, and can be purchased at 866-JAS-TIXX (866-527-8499). Info: jazzaspensnowmass.org.

FRI.-SUN. June 28-30 MUSIC FESTIVAL • The 12th annual Mt. Sopris Music Festival takes place at venues all over town June 28-30. Info: stevesguitars.net. THEATRE • SoL Theater Company presents “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” at Carbondale Middle School at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students. Info: soltheatrecompany.com. The play continues at 7 p.m. on July 5-6, and 7 p.m. on July 7.

FRIDAY June 28 MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “Mud” (PG-13) at 7:30 p.m. June 28-July 3 and “The Sapphires” (PG-13) at 5:30 p.m. June 29-30. THEATRE • Thunder River Theatre Company presents “Passionate Collaborators: Burns & Allen” on June 28-30 and July 4-6. All performances are at 7:30 p.m., except 2 p.m. matinees on June 30 and July 4. The play is based on the work of comedians George Burns and Gracie Allen, and was conceived, developed, and will be performed by Valerie Haugen and Lon Winston.Tickets are

$22 for adults, $12 for kids. Info: thunderrivertheatre.com or 963-8200. LIVE MUSIC • Steve’s Guitars in the old part of the Dinkel Building presents live music every Friday – including this one. Info: 963-3304. RAC • The Redstone Art Center hosts a reception for Judy Rogan (pet portraits and bicycle paintings) from 5 to 7 p.m. Rogan will also give a demonstration from 1 to 4 pm. on June 29-30.

SAT.-SUN. June 29-30 CALLING ALL DEAD HEADS • Grateful Dead tribute act Dark Star Orchestra will perform at State Bridge Riverside Amphitheater in Bond (north of I-70 between Glenwood Canyon and Eagle) at 9 p.m. on Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Info: darkstarorchestra.net.

SATURDAY June 29 THOMPSON HOUSE TOURS • The Mt. Sopris Historical Society gives free tours of the Thompson House Museum on Saturdays from 2-5 p.m.The museum is located directly behind the River Valley Ranch tennis courts in the historic Thompson House. Info: 963-7041. GARDEN TOUR • The Basalt Regional Library hosts a garden tour at the Old Snowmass home of Dianne and Jim Light from 5 to 6:30 p.m.Tickets are a minimum donation of $50 per person and proceeds beneﬁt the library’s book fund. Refreshments will be

served. The Light home is located 1501 Rose Spur Road.Tickets are available at the library or the door. DAVI NIKENT • Cindy Solano (a hand analyst expert and transformational soul coach) offers a class from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Third Street Center. Info: 877-3276095 or davinikent.org. YOGA • The Aspen Yoga Society and Aspen Ideas Festival present Yoga in Action Day from 9 to 11 a.m. at Paepcke Park on Main Street. This is an all-levels community gathering.

SUNDAY June 30 YOGA • True Nature Healing Arts offers free yoga in Sopris Park Sundays from 5 to 6 p.m. Info: 963-9900. SPIRITUAL MATTERS • A Spiritual Center in the Third Street Center meets Sundays at 10 a.m.Today’s speaker is Jodi Powell (naturopathy and homeopathy). Info: 963-5516. DAVI NIKENT • Betsy Bowie explains tension and trauma releasing exercises at the Third Street Center at 3:30 p.m. on Sundays through July 21. Info: 379-3486.

TUESDAY July 2 FIREFLY WALK • The Roaring Fork Conservancy’s Filoah Meadows Fireﬂy & Rare Orchid Walk near Redstone returns from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Other walks are slated for July 8 and 18. Info: 927-1290. GW MARKET • Glenwood’s Downtown Market takes place on Tuesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. There’s live music starting at 5:30 p.m., plus locally grown produce, honey, artisan CALENDAR page 11

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WEDNESDAY July 3 LIVE MUSIC • The Redstone Hysterical Band gives several free concerts Wednesday nights at the Redstone Art Center at 6:30 p.m. The band plays everything from jazz to R&B, rock, pop, gospel, country, samba “and more!!” The band is comprised of: Jeff Andrews (guitar), Stephanie Askew (vocals), Michael Askew (drums), Bruce Imig (bass) and John Riger (keyboards). Dates are tonight, July 10 and 19; Aug. 6 and 20; and Sept. 3 and 17. LIVE MUSIC • The Basalt Chamber Summer Music Series (presented by Alpine Bank) kicks off the season with Night Plane and Starwood downtown at Lions Park.The concert goes from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and is free. LIVE MUSIC • The JAS Café Downstairs at the Nell in Aspen presents the Jeff Hamil-

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ton Trio. Tickets are $35, and can be purchased at 866-JAS-TIXX (866-527-8499). Info: jazzaspensnowmass.org. DAVI NIKENT • Marty Finklestein gives taiji/qigong classes at Sopris Park at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays. Info: 948-7379. CULTURE CLUB • The Carbondale Culture Club continues its lunchtime presentations from noon to 1 p.m.

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

Save the Date July 9 CHAMBER LUNCHEON • The chamber of commerce’s quarterly luncheon features Promotional Concepts’ Debbie Patrick whose talk is titled “Sponsorship Partnership & Strategies for Business and Non-proﬁts,”and certiﬁed life coach Lauri Rubinstein whose talk is titled“The Power of Alliances.” The luncheon takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Orchard and tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door. The Village Smithy will cater. Info and RSPV at 963-1890 or chamber@carbondale.com. The event is open to the public.

July 26-28 CARBONDALE MOUNTAIN FAIR • The 42nd annual Carbondale Mountain Fair features over 135 arts and crafts vendors, family entertainment, international food, competitions and live music held in Sopris Park. Visit carbondalearts.com for more information.

THURSDAY July 4

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KIDS PARADE • Carbondale’s Fourth of July Kids Parade returns to Main Street at 10:30 a.m. After the parade there’ll be ice cream, watermelon, a bounce house and kids games in Sopris Park until 4 p.m. For details, see the ad in this week’s Sopris Sun.

THEATRE • Theatre Aspen opens “Fully Committed” for a run that continues through Aug. 15. Info: theatreaspen.org and aspenshowtix.com.

LIVE MUSIC • CCAH presents Acoustic Mayhem, Fishtank Ensemble and a ﬁre show at Sopris Park from 5 to 9 p.m.

FARMERS’ MARKET • The Carbondale Farmers’ Market takes place downtown from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 2.

NETWORKING • The Valley Divas women’s networking group meets the ﬁrst Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Konnyaku. RSVP: 704-1711.

Further Out

LIVE MUSIC • The JAS Café Downstairs at the Nell in Aspen presents the Wil Campa Y su Gran Union, a 12-piece Cuban salsa band at 7:00 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $35, and can be purchased at 866-JAS-TIXX (866-527-8499). Info: jazzaspensnowmass.org.

Ongoing PLEIN CONTINUES • “Plein Air: Fresh Paint” continues at CCAH’s R2 Gallery in theThird Street Center.The artists include: Brian Colley,Staci Dickerson, Joshua Fallik, Marcia Fusaro, Majid Kahhak, Nancy Lewis, Judy Milne, Mary Noone, Jill Sabella, Jane Seglem, John Taft, Liz Thele, Tom Torge and Lillian Wyant. Info: 963-1680. RODEO CONTINUES • The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Series continues at the Gus Darien arena on County Road 100 east of town at 6 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with slack at 6 p.m.; the performance starts at 7:30 p.m. The series continues every Thursday through August 22. Adults are $10, a car load (up to six people) is $30, kids 10 and under with an adult are free. Info: carbondalerodeo.com.

RENEGADE BAND REHEARSAL • The Carbondale Renegade Marching Band holds weekly rehearsals at Sopris Park Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming gigs include Independence Day, Mountain Fair and Potato Day. Info: 9632798 or the band’s Facebook page. TNHA CLASSES • True Nature Healing Arts offers classes in chakras, metta, tantra, meditation, and more. Info: 963-9900. BEER RUN • Independence Run & Hike stages a four-mile beer run Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and a group run Saturdays at 8:15 a.m. Info: 704-0909. MAYOR’S COFFEE HOUR • Chat with Carbondale Mayor Stacey Bernot on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Village Smithy on Third Street.

Hold the Presses ART215 OPENING • There’ll be a grand opening for ART215 from 4 to 7 p.m. on July 2. The gallery features consignment art from around the world and is located at 215 N. 12th St.

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Community Briefs

Please submit your community briefs to news@soprissun.com by noon on Monday.

Veterans invited to march All U.S. military veterans and active duty (locals and visitors) are invited to walk in Aspen’s Fourth of July parade. Meet near Paepcke Park on Main Street by 11 a.m. Rides are available. For information, call Hugh Roberts at 927-4194.

Town looking for board members The town of Carbondale is seeking members for the Tree Board, the Environmental Board, the Historic Preservation Commission and the Parks & Recreation Commission.To learn more about each board and commission, or to submit an application, visit www.carbondalegov.org.

Glenwood Fall Art Festival accepting applications Registration forms for the Glenwood Springs Fall Art Festival are now a available in Glenwood Springs at the Chamber of Commerce, Gallery 809, Main Street Gallery, and the Center for the Arts. Entry forms must be postmarked by Aug. 16. For further information call Sheila Jensen at 319-8053.

WRNF limits hours in Glenwood The White River National Forest supervisor’s office in Glenwood Springs is limiting its hours to 8:30 a.m. to noon, and the WRNF office itself at 900 Grand Ave. will be closed from July 1, 2013 to the end of February 2014 to bring the building into compliance with federal heating and air condition regulations, according to a press release. The public can still access White River National Forest information at the Glenwood Springs Chamber of Commerce office or at Forest Service offices in Aspen or Carbondale. For details, call Bill Kight at 948-1894 or bkight@fs.fed.us.

Wilderness Workshop goes hiking The Wilderness Workshop and Aspen Center for Environmental Studies host a wildﬂower hike up Hunter Creek near Aspen on July 9. Naturalist Jim Kravitz will lead the free hike into terrain that is a proposed addition to the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness Area.There will be frequent stops on this easy hike to identify wildﬂowers of the montane zone. For more information, and to sign up, visit wildenessworkshop.org/hikes or call 963-3977.

Republican speaks in Aspen National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru speaks on the future of conservatism at the Aspen Square Hotel conference room from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on June 30. The hotel is located at 617 E. Cooper Ave. The event is free and sponsored by Pitkin County Republicans.

Thunder River Theatre Company continues “Passionate Collaborators: George Burns and Gracie Allen” June 28-30, and July 4-6. For details, see the ad in this week’s paper and also the Calendar section. Written and performed by TRTC’s Valerie Haugen and Lon Winston, the play explores the lives and careers of the noted comedy team that ﬁrst hit the stage during the vaudeville era and continued into the television age. Future “Passionate Collaborators” plays will focus on Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz, Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg, Max Ernst and Leonora Carrington, and Jean-Paul Sarte and Simone de Beauvoir. Courtesy photo

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Lick the Stamp opens; Hattie’s arrives at RVR Sopris Sun Staff Report

Lick the Stamp Customs offers custom hot rod and metal fabrications, welding, upholstery, metal shaping, and ﬁne art and sculpture. Company owner Mike Emerson said Lick the Stamp is dedicated to keeping old-world trades of the past alive. “We are interested in utilitzing classic and nostalgic styling from the ’50s hot rod era, complemented by modern technology and visions from the viewpoint of the sculptor, to create one-off custom creations,” Emerson said.“For us, our priority is to respect the traditions of the past while trying to reinvent what it means to be a custom car builder and artist in an ever-changing day and age.” Lick the Stamp is located at 455 Buggy Circle, Unit B, in Carbondale. For more information, call 379-9639 or e-mail Michael.b.emerson@gmail.com.

On June 21st over two dozen Carbondalians celebrated the summer solstice at The Sopris Sun Phantom Ball. This year’s theme was “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a virtual fantasy world of amorous fairies, star-crossed lovers, and plenty of mischief and mayhem.

••• Hattie Thompson, Carbondale’s newest restaurant, has opened at River Valley Ranch. The restaurant features casual ﬁne dining at reasonable prices in a welcoming atmosphere with an unmatched setting of outstanding, unobstructed views of Mt. Sopris. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner. Breakfast is an abbreviated “grab & go” with an extensive brunch on Sundays, according to a press release. A full menu is available for lunch, or patrons can swing by the grill and order a burger or brat from The Turn menu halfway through a round of golf. A bar menu is available for a casual meal or a quick bite, accompanied by blended libations and six tap beers. “Hattie Thompson’s will be ‘the place’ for Carbondale happy hour, with $5 drinks and appetizers,” said co-owner Chris

Norvell. “Dinner is a culinary experience with a varied and noteworthy menu, great service, a thoughtfully chosen wine list, and nightly specials.” The completely redesigned restaurant incorporates ﬂoor-to-ceiling glass doors along the patio, allowing every seat to enjoy the Mt. Sopris view. The bar top is a masterpiece of woodworking craftsmanship. The bar has three big-screen TVs, making it a perfect place to watch any sporting event. The restaurant’s name pays tribute to Carbondale's Hattie Thompson, who owned and operated the Pleasant View Ranch, upon which River Valley Ranch now sits. “This was one of the largest ranches in the Crystal River Valley and the center of social life for the town during the early part the 20th century,” Norvell said. “Much of present-day Carbondale including River Valley Ranch rests on land once owned by Hat-

tie and her husband, Oscar Holland.” ••• Coldwell Banker Mason Morse will feature non-profit organizations at its tent each Saturday over 18 weeks at this summer's Aspen Saturday Market. The nonprofit organizations scheduled to be featured include: Independence Pass Foundation, Aspen Historical Society, Thompson Divide Coalition, Aspen High School Booster Club, Shining Stars Foundation, Theater Aspen, Aspen High School hockey team, Susan G. Komen Aspen, ACES, Wildwood School, Aspen Education Foundation, Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, Mountain Rescue and AVSC. “This is the fourth year Coldwell Banker Mason Morse has provided this benefit,”said a spokesman. “As a community service, the company donates tent space and promotes the non-profit.”

The Sopris Sun would like to thank the following participants for making the magic happen with their generous contributions: Paul and Martha Schlauch, Denise and Miles Burkhardt and the Keleher Family: Titania’s Fairy Court, Debra Burleigh: Drum Circle, Diana Alcantara: Soft Moonlight String Lights, Marcella Ach: Fruit and Cheese Plate with Ale or Cider, Barbara Dills and Emmy’s Eldercare: Slam Poets, Lee Ann Eustis: Roasted Crab with Asparagus and Champagne, Sue Gray: Oberon the King of the Fairies, Katherine Hubbard: Soft Moonlight String Lights, Fruit and Cheese Plate with Ale or Cider, and Helena of Athens, Kathy & Bob Zentmyer: Soft Moonlight String Lights, Fruit & Cheese Plate, and Roasted Crab & Asparagus, Patrick and Ray Ann Hunter: Puck, Marc and Debbie Bruell and Barbara Reese: Love Potion. Jeannie Perry: Fountain, Fire Dancers, Grass-fed Local Ribeye Steak with Tequila & Lime, Fresh Flowers, Titania the Fairy Queen and Demetrius of Athens. Also contributing were Charlie Moore, Tom and Ros Turnbull, Steve and Wewer Keohane, and Annie R Worley. It’s never too late to support the Sun. Help us keep it shining year round! Donations can be made at www.soprissun.com or by mail at PO Box 399, Carbondale, CO, 81623. THE SOPRIS SUN, Carbondale’s community supported newspaper • JUNE 27, 2013 • 13

Obituary In memory of Mona (Monica) Evans 1936-2013 Monica (Mona) Evans was born to John and Flo (Stelmaszek) Smoron on April 16, 1936. She had three children: Jan Howarth (and her husband Rich), Robert Evans and Jena Evans all of Albuquerque, NM; four grandchildren: Jennifer Teichelmann of Texas and Travis Teichelmann of Albuquerque, NM, and Shane and Trevor Evans, of Oklahoma. Her sister, Audrey Podl along with niece Carrie Haberern (Podl) and husband Shawn and their son JT reside in Carbondale, CO. Her nephew Dr. Tod Podl, wife Jody and their children — Matthew, Josh and Rachel — live in Shaker Heights, OH. Roger Evans of Placitas, NM is her former husband and friend. Mona grew up in a Polish neighborhood in the south side of Chicago. Her father worked in a soap factory and her mother worked out of the home as well as running

the household. Mona was multi-talented. At an early age she learned to sew from her grandmother whom she adored. Together they made clothes for her dolls. One time, perhaps for a sewing lesson, she walked from where she lived to her grandmother’s house — approximately four miles. She went on to make clothes for herself, many of which her sister Audrey admired and frequently borrowed on the sly. Later she designed and sewed her sister’s wedding dress. Mona graduated from Bowen High School in Chicago. She was a member of the National Honor Society, editor of the school newspaper and sang in the girls’ choir. She was also on the synchronized swim and volleyball teams. She enjoyed tennis and swimming in her adult years. Mona was first in her family to go to college. She attended the University of Illinois and majored in art. She married Roger Evans and they moved to Algonquin, IL. They had three children and lived in a six-story home designed and built by Roger. She continued to pursue her love of art, was selected for numerous juried art shows and sold some of her paintings through The Art Institute of Chicago. In the 1970s she painted her old Dodge bright yellow with flowers. It was eventually sold to a demolition derby driver and not seen by the family again. After her divorce Mona moved to Florida and later became an apartment complex property manager in Boca Raton. Later, in Fresno, CA she was a graphic designer for the Fresno Bee newspaper, started her own graphic design business and bought a home with her sister. Then she moved to West Seattle, WA where her

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daughter Jena, sister and niece lived. She continued her graphic design business, enjoyed living near Puget Sound and loved seeing the Christmas ships sail by while keeping warm at the bonﬁre with family and friends. She later moved to Albuquerque to assist her son as ofﬁce administer in his electronics company. At 74, it was time to retire and Mona relocated for the last time to Carbondale, CO where her sister and niece lived. She couldn’t sit still for long so she designed greeting cards that were sold at area shops. Going to Crystal Theatre movies and reading books were also highlights. Mona cherished visits with her children, cousin Larry and Roger; she loved the Roaring Fork Valley. She also had a special relationship with daughter Jena, who helped nurse her back to health by making several extended visits. Mona and her sister Audrey shared time together visiting some of her favorite places such as Maroon Bells and sitting by the river in Redstone. When Mona disagreed with political or other issues she did something about it. She sent e-mails and letters to individuals and organizations responsible for critical decisions. She never gave up her interest in the world. Mona was generous, always there to lend an ear and share her wisdom and ideas. Her method was simple — you focus on getting others to share their stories. In the end, you learn a lot about looking at life through a different set of lenses and, at the same time, make that other person feel important. She expressed herself via art, kindness, quirky humor, smiles and intelligence. She is missed by the many who knew her. With an ending there is a beginning ... Time to focus on sweet memories.

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The green drake hatch: Are you prepared? Explosions. “Best thing next to the salmon fly hatch,” Giddiness. adds Mike Calcaterra. Romance. A few doors down at Taylor Creek Fly While the Fourth of July is just around Shop in Basalt, manager Will Sands grins the corner, I’m talking about and offers the following three bugs. Big green ones with words: “Just. Simply. Glutwings slender as rice paper. tonous.” Bodies thick and juicy as Basically, the general sentiminiature bratwursts. They ment the green drake hatch emerge at dusk, popping creates among fly fishers in the from the river’s surface in Roaring Fork Valley is nothing dimples, sometimes followed short of epic. It is one of the by trout launching two feet few hatches in life that isn’t lost out of the water. Fishermen’s in translation. It just is. Right jaws drop. Fisherwomen’s there for anyone to experience. reels zing. Relationships at The only problem for some of home falter. Relationships on us is that it occurs when most the river flourish. of us should be kicking up our Drakes. By Cameron Scott feet or tucking in the kids after The green drake, othera long day at work. wise known as Epherma danica, the nocRick Lofaro, husband and father of two, turnal one, the coveted one, the one praised describes the green drake hatch this way: “It for bringing large fish from sheltering lies is like the opening day of hunting season. and inaccessible resting lies to feed is about Everybody gets excited.With two kids under to hatch in a stretch of Roaring Fork River 5, the hatch for me is a localized event, a time near you. And I only have one question: Are after bedtime to get on the river. And when you prepared? it all comes together it’s spectacular.” “I’ve been fishing the green drake hatch “I work from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., fish for 20 to 25 years,” says Roaring Fork Val- until 9:30 p.m., eat dinner, and go to bed. For ley resident Mark Munger with a huge weeks,” says Kirk Webb of Taylor Creek Fly smile on his face.“It’s the absolute best. De- Shop in Basalt. “It can’t be healthy, but it’s fies metaphor.” what I wait for all year. It’s what I think “Big fun,” says Frying Pan Anglers’ Will about all winter.” Pulliam in Basalt.“There is nothing like see“The green drake hatch is one of the quicking a trout rise to a big fly. They’re in love. est and best ways to get your ego smashed,” They’re in lust.” warns Copi Vojta of Alpine Anglers in Car-

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bondale. “But also the best way to build it back up in the coolest way possible — two hours of ass kicking — yours and theirs.” Luckily, if night time isn’t the right time, there are options. The green drakes typically begin hatching down on the Colorado River and work their way up the Roaring Fork. Keep in mind, as with every hatch, in places where snowmelt cools down the river the hatch will happen a bit later on the calendar, and in places where the river might be a bit warmer, the hatch will occur a bit earlier on the calendar. Meaning, you can either go out and look for the bugs or hire a local fishing guide. “We typically see drakes in the evenings,” says Alpine Angling’s Jeff Dysart.“But as the summer progresses and the hatch moves up river towards Aspen, there is a bit of a midday green drake hatch, too. You can fish the hatch for a number of months.” If the Roaring Fork is a bit difficult to wade, the green drakes also begin to hatch on the Frying Pan River in late July/August. In comparison to the Roaring Fork, the Frying Pan offers a much smaller and more intimate fishing environment where anglers often find themselves sight casting to specific trout. So when can we begin to expect the green drake hatch this year? Two weeks ago. Now. Next week. Like many of us in the Roaring Fork Valley, I’m waiting. Or maybe not. Maybe I’ve been out fishing them already. Check your local river or check in your local fly shop to find out.

The Sure Thing “It could be tonight,” he thought as he stood on the bank of the river. The green drakes would hatch tonight. All his life he had dreamed of a hatch like this: Fifteen minutes before dusk, junipers cast in shadows, green drakes would suddenly appear, like someone flipped a switch, accompanied by the swish and crack of the first fish completely launching out of the current. Beginning of July and the hatch was overdue. A way above average snow pack, ripping brown wave trains, and flows above twenty five thousand cfs made for colder than normal water temperatures and sporadic hatches. He looked down stream and watched his buddy connect with a rainbow on the edge of some drowned willows. Yes, this would be his lucky night, exactly how it was supposed to be. He tied on his favorite pattern and scanned the water for rises. The light was dimming, the moment was right, and he gave a shout to his friend. Were they really hatching? Why didn’t he see any rises? Should he have stayed home and done his laundry? Who had invented twitter and why? “Do you see any?” Staring into the river, he wanted to believe they would hatch. “Do you see any?” he yelled into the descending darkness. “Do you see any.” It would not be tonight. The answer was no – www.sageﬂyﬁsh.com/blog/01/2013/the-sure-thing/

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Upper left and right: Cattle drives usually head out early in the morning so as not to attract too big a crowd, but this one did not slip by unnoticed by mom Angela Hanley, Cal Stone and Harper Stone (photos by Jane Bachrach). Left: Allyn Harvey captured this view of Mount Sopris from Dry Park Road west of Carbondale.

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Here’s the skinny on the overweight horse As we see the temperatures rise and green grass emerge So how do you manage a horse if he has a body conin the valley, we smile because we know summer is here dition score of 6 or higher? and our animals will have plenty of forage to graze on for Maximize chewing time for the food overweight horses the next couple months. However, it is just that green grass consume to mimic their natural feedthat is keeping my phone ringing these ing behavior. Consider days. Common questions I am getting in using grazing muzzles, the past couple weeks: “My old mare seems reducing time on grass, to be heavier than over the winter, how do or slow feeders for both I slim her back down?” or “I think my geldforage and grain. ing is sore in his feet, what should I do?” Aim to feed about Recent research has shown that 35-60 1.2 to 1.5 percent of the percent of our animals are overweight. body weight in forage Obesity has a number of causes ranging per day. This recommenfrom genetics to improved forage quality to dation may require you to weigh your horse a lack of exercise. And it’s at the root of a and hay to ensure the percentage is correct. number of serious health problems, includRemember: frequent weighing of your ing: insulin resistance, chronic inflammahorse will assure you have a correct amount tion, laminitis (founder) and possibly a of forage. decreased life span. In fact, overweight Stay away from straight alfalfa hay since horses often face more health challenges the caloric profile is higher for the tastier than a very skinny one. Considering that, treat. Also, consider soaking your grass hay managing and preventing obesity should be Dr. Luke Bass, DVM, MS for 12 hours prior to feeding. This has at the top of your list. shown to significantly reduce the amount of Body-condition scoring is a system to estimate the fat carbohydrates in the forage. present on the horse’s body and can help horse owners adDon’t forget exercise. There has to be a partnership bejust their feeding programs accordingly. The scale ranges tween diet restriction and exercise. If overweight horses are from 1-9 with 5.5 being perfect in the horse. To judge your out of shape, start exercise slowly and gradually build up. horse’s body condition score, evaluate the crest of the As mentioned above, obesity in horses can cause serineck, amount of coverage over the ribs, and fat deposits ous secondary problems. The two most common are inaround the tail head. For more information, a picture for sulin resistance (type 2 diabetes) and laminitis (founder). each classification can be found on many equine health Insulin resistance manifests from the increased amount of websites. Additionally, most veterinarians can supply you carbohydrates (sugars) that our horses are consuming with a weight tape that you can use to get an accurate from the lush spring grass. These horses will be those “weigh-in” before the diet begins. “easy keepers” that seem to gain weight just by smelling

the grass. Insulin resistance can lead to infertility in breeding animals and laminitis in those that haven’t had proper hoof care. Therapy for insulin resistance is based on nutrition and exercise. If you have questions about insulin resistance or want to test your horse, contact your equine veterinarian. Laminitis is the most frustrating and debilitating disease that we have in our equine companions. It is directly linked to obesity, insulin resistance and Cushing’s disease. The increased amount of sugar or steroid in the bloodstream, from Cushing disease, will lead to vascular inflammation of the laminae in the feet. This critical attachment is what connects the hoof wall to the coffin bone. Since 60 percent of your horse’s weight is applied to the front feet, they are most commonly affected; however your veterinarian may evaluate the hind feet for potential involvement as well. Inflammation of the laminae causes your horse to be sore in the front feet or even appear like he is walking on eggshells with the goal of moving weight to the hind end. Most horses will have hooves that are hot to the touch and digital pulses on the back of the ankle. If you are seeing your horse having the above clinical signs of laminitis, please contact your veterinarian immediately. Therapy for your horse can significantly improve his or her chances of survival if performed in the first 24-48 hours in the course of disease.

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A BLT by any other name: More than a sandwich By S. Michael Jundt

In a wonderful way, BLT in Basalt is quite a handful. Start with the acronym, which by lunch standards a BLT is a “bacon, lettuce and tomato” sandwich. However, this BLT actually stands for “Basalt, Lunch Takeout.” Now step back to the former, BLT is actually the menu concept, that is, the ﬁrst nine signature sandwiches are all BLT-based (bacon, lettuce and tomato). Did I mention that BLT serves breakfast? That makes BLT, “Breakfast, Lunch Takeout.” See . . . it’s a handful. Eight years ago, BLT owner Vicky Bogner and her friend, Elissa Nye, began a cater-

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ing business that they named Valley Girl Catering. “We were working out of our homes,” says Vicky,” and decided it was time to get a commercial kitchen. We came upon Bucky’s (Bucky’s Burgers in Basalt) and decided to take it over and make it into a sandwich shop.” Bogner, an Aspen native, grew up ski racing with her two sisters. “After graduation I worked for Aspen Valley Hospital as the ofﬁce manager for the physical therapy department. But I had been interested in cooking and baking for as long as I can remember. I was always in the kitchen creating food and messes that my family would enjoy eating, but then they had to clean up the kitchen after me,” she laughs. Vicky, who knew Elissa’s husband Josh for years, became friends and realized they shared a deep love for food. “The food has always been fun,” says Vicky, “but coming up with the menu and names was really fun.” The “Nyelator” is named after Elissa & Josh Nye. “The Mary Jane is named after my sister who was a vegetarian but still loved bacon on her veggie burger.” There are sandwiches named after ex-boyfriends, food reps, kids and more. And if you tasted one of these delicious creations then you already know… they’re a handful! “We’re still catering,” says Vicky. “I was asked by the Neville Brothers to make a gumbo and etouffee backstage at a Snowmass Concert. I mean, an etouffee for four brothers from New Orleans of all places. That was a bit nerve wracking, but they loved it and I took it as a great compliment.”

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