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Volume 4, Number 23 | July 19, 2012

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Ronnie McDonnell Will, from Rifle, turned in the winning barrel racing times at last Saturday’s monthly gymkhana at Gus Darien arena. The gymkhana continues through September and the next one is slated for Aug. 11. For more barrel racing action, please turn to page 7. Photo by Jane Bachrach

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hen the Tough Enough to Wear Pink rodeo returns to the Gus Darien arena on July 19 at 7:30 p.m., it will not only honor all breast cancer survivors, but also celebrate the integrative therapies available to cancer patients at Valley View Hospital. Ten percent of the gate proceeds from the event will support integrative therapies, an on-site salon and boutique, support and survivorship programs, and an emergency assistance fund at the new Calaway + Young Cancer Center at Valley View Hospital, according to a press release. General admission is $10 per person or $30 per carload (four to six passengers). Pink attire is encouraged, and breast cancer survivors will be admitted free of charge starting at 6 p.m. by calling 970-384-6623 to RSVP. “Science and medicine can cure cancer. Radiation, chemotherapy and surgery can treat the disease. But, healing a person from head to toe takes more,” said Stacey Gavrell, executive director of the Valley View Hospital Foundation, the fund-raising arm of the hospital. “It requires humanized treatment, personalized care and demystification of the journey that is cancer. It requires a comprehensive approach that not only treats the cancer, but also addresses the mind and spirit.” The new Calaway + Young Cancer Center at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs will bring together a medical team, the best of scientific medicine as well as resources and services to heal the whole person. In addition to radiation, surgery and chemotherapy, certified therapists will provide massage, acupuncture, yoga, therapeutic/healing touch, craniosacral therapy and aromatherapy to promote recovery. “These therapies can help a patient better manage the side effects of cancer treatment,” Gavrell said. “They can also help patients cope with the stress and anxiety of a cancer diagnosis. These services complement medical treatments to promote whole body healing.” The boutique and salon will offer specialized products and resources to help patients create a sense of normalcy while they journey through treatment. From wigs and head coverings to skin care and make-up products endorsed by the American Cancer Society, Valley View Hospital will provide funds to equip this space as well as make sure all those who need these resources are able to receive them. The center’s social worker will assess financial need and provide resources and services available through support from the foundation. The Tough Enough to Wear Pink rodeo is hosted by the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo and sponsored by Wrangler, R&A Enterprises and the Glenwood Springs Post Independent.

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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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Dear Editor: The town of Carbondale Board of Trustees has initiated water restrictions to implement water conservation measures until further notice. Due to high demand during this summer’s irrigation season, and to ensure proper functioning of the town water system, the town has established the following restrictions on irrigation: Even/odd day irrigation. Irrigation is limited to even or odd numbered days of the month for users, even numbered addresses may irrigate on even number days, odd numbered addresses may irrigate on odd numbered days. It is recommended there be no daytime watering between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily and check the settings on your irrigation sprinklers to eliminate water waste and overspray. Even with the recent rains, our weather pattern remains in a drought condition. These actions are necessary in response to the lack of water availability within the Crystal River watershed. Participation throughout the community will assist with maintaining adequate storage of our treated water, and help reduce the demands on the ditch systems throughout town with this drought cycle. Please call the Carbondale Utility Department at 963-3140 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday if you have questions regarding this matter. Mark O’Meara Utilities Director Town of Carbondale

Dear Editor: This is a brief follow up to the letter in the recent Sopris Sun regarding the huge American flag being displayed over our Main Street for the Fourth of July parade. One important part of the story pertaining to this large, antique flag flying over the Fourth of July in Carbondale was inadvertently left out of the recent article. So, this letter is about the “rest of the story.” The flag was expertly repaired by LeClarann’s Sew Shop in Carbondale utilizing parts of old flags that people had left with The American Legion Post 100 commanded by Bob Schneck in Carbondale. The American Legion serves as a repository for all well-worn American flags. These flags are officially treated with honor, respect and disposed of properly free of charge. We wish to acknowledge the Legion’s contribution in supplying old flag material to help restore this grand old flag for the Fourth of July flying over Carbondale for future generations to enjoy. Thank you, Bob Schenck and The American Legion Post 100. Carbondale Business Coalition

Wanna help compost? Dear Editor: The 41st annual Carbondale Mountain Fair (July 27-29) will once again be a festival pacesetter by reducing its footprint with composting, recycling and other zero waste practices. In 2011, the Green Team led 100-plus

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volunteers, like you, in diverting 90 percent of all fair waste from the landfill. Compost is taken to a “hot” commercial facility to breakdown and be used once again as soil in our valley. The Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities has continued the fair legacy of community volunteerism with endless creativity and it all comes together nicely in Sopris Park. But, we need your help to make it shine! You do not need any previous experience; we will tell you everything you need to know. Four hours of volunteerism will get you a raffle ticket for a New Belgium cruiser bike to be given away, a locally designed volunteer T-shirt, a warm fuzzy community feeling and a fist bump. You can sign up three ways: call CCAH at 963-1680 with your shifts, to www.carbondalearts.com/mountain-fair/mountain-fair-2012/ and e-mail your shifts at the bottom of the page, look for the big-red volunteer book at town events and sign up in person. Special arrangements can be made for business sponsors. Stop by the Green Team tent during the fair to chat more about our sustainability efforts and we are always up for suggestions. Green team is all of us. HUZZAH! Carbondale Green Team

Thanks to the town Dear Editor: The residents of Crystal Village and Oak Run would like to thank Carbondale Fire Chief Ron Leach and Carbondale Public Works Director Larry Ballenger for hearing our concerns about the potential fire danger caused by the 30-year old, open-flamed fire pits at Staircase Park and the overgrown, heavily wooded and fueled, Crystal River riparian zone. Larry and Ron walked the riparian zone with some neighbors and took our concerns seriously This has been a long-standing issue for our neighborhood. During this drought year, and after the fire in the riparian zone two weeks ago, it became a potential for crisis. We raised the issue at the recent open community fire meeting in Carbondale and it was put on the agenda of the July 10 Carbondale Board of Trustees meeting. During that meeting, it was agreed that something needed to be done immediately. On July 13, just days after the trustees’ unanimous decision, the open fire pits were removed and the overgrown brush and trees has been cleared. Thank you to Mayor Bernot and the town trustees. As a community we feel a sense of relief after many years of living with this potential hazard. And to all the firefighters in Colorado who have worked tirelessly during this dangerous and challenging fire season, we are very grateful for all you have done to protect our communities, our homes and this amazing place we all call home. Sheri Gaynor Pat Bingham Carbondale

Thanks to Jake Dear Editor: We would like to express our thanks to Jake Boyles of Crystal River Spas and others who came to our aid when our vehicle was recently struck by a truck on Main Street. Although we were pretty well shaken up, thankfully no one was seriously injured. As we stood by collecting ourselves and waiting for the police to arrive, Jake was there with cups of cold water and a giant bottle of extra strength Excedrin. We gladly accepted both. Your encouragement during at a very stressful moment meant a lot. Bill and Patti Hofto Carbondale

REAlTORS’ thanks Dear Editor: The Glenwood Springs Association of REALTORS® (GSAR) would like to thank all of the sponsors, volunteers and attendees who supported our Scholarship Luncheon fund-raiser held July 11, at the Lakota Recreation Center. Because of you, GSAR will be able to continue offering up to $10,000 in scholarships next year to Garfield County high school graduates from the class of 2013. Special thanks go to our BIG KAHUNA sponsors: Alpine Bank, Commonwealth Title Company, Fat Dog Foam Inc., Land Title Guarantee Company, Neil Garing Insurance, and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Thanks also to table sponsors American LETTERS page 16

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United Nations and Carbondale celebrate co-ops By Russ Criswell Special to The Sopris Sun The United Nations has designated 2012 as the “Year of the Cooperative.� Cooperatives, better known as co-ops, are autonomous associations of persons who unite to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs, and aspirations. They do this through a jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise. Co-ops can vary in size from very small organizations (four or five persons) to large, national businesses with thousands of employees and members. It is estimated that today there are nearly 30,000 cooperatives in the United States, with more than 100 million members. Worldwide, co-ops employ more than 100 million women and men and have more than 800 million individual members. Here in the Roaring Fork Valley, there are several coops that serve in various ways. Holy Cross Energy has been around for 73 years and provides electricity to thousands of homes. The Roaring Fork Valley Co-Op is celebrating 60 years of service this month. It offers hardware, farming/ranching supplies, gasoline, clothing and lots of other stuff. The Carbondale Food Co-Op brings us organic and locally grown food.

In 1844 What makes co-ops so special, how do they function, how did they get started? Let’s start with some history. In 1844, 28 artisans working in the Rochdale cotton mills (in the north of England) established the first modern cooperative business – the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society. The Rochdale weavers suffered low wages and could not afford the high prices of food and household goods. The weavers decided that by pooling their scarce resources and working together they could access basic goods at a lower price. The Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society decided it was time shoppers were treated with honesty, openness and respect. This meant they should be able to share in the profits that they helped the company earn, and that they should have a democratic right to have a say in the business. Initially, the Pioneers Society offered only four items for sale: flour, oatmeal, sugar and butter. Every customer of the shop became a member and so acquired a true stake in the business. At first the co-op was open for only two nights a week, but within three months business had grown so much that it was open five days a week. The principles that underpinned their way of doing business are still accepted today as the foundations upon which all cooperatives operate.

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Co-op manager Kirk Carlson and store employee Baldo Barragan take a short break from their duties this week. The Roaring Fork Valley Co-Op Association celebrates its 60th birthday this week. Photo by Jane Bachrach what they do with the profits. The Roaring Fork Valley Co-Op in Carbondale started in 1952 as an agricultural supply co-op. Since then it has expanded to sell gasoline, hardware and clothing, as well as agricultural supplies. The Roaring Fork Valley Co-Op has two kinds of members: voting and participating. All members receive equal dividends, in the form of one-half cash and one-half to an equity account that receives further payback in interest. The co-op is also governed by an elected board, with one vote for each member. Kirk Carlson, the co-op manager, has been working there for 33 years and said he is still excited about going to work each day. Tom Turnbull, a local rancher and past president of both the Roaring Fork Valley Co-Op and Holy Cross Energy, understands how to make a co-op successful. “Get good people. A group of people working together can accomplish more than any individual.“ He describes the best thing about a co-op, saying, “It is community oriented and community governed.� Each co-op has a mission statement. Holy Cross Energy, for example, “is committed to providing members

with the best possible service at a reasonable and competitive cost consistent with sound business and environmental practices.� Holy Cross also provides scholarships, refunds profits to its members (over $110 million since 1963) and provides guidelines for improving energy efficiency. Steve Casey, the Holy Cross manager of member services sums it up: “We are out there to serve the interest of our members.� All customers are allowed to become members and the co-op follows the “one member one vote� philosophy that is prevalent in most co-ops. Board members are co-op members and are elected by the membership. The Carbondale Food Co-Op is the latest co-op in town. Allyn Harvey, a board member, describes it as “a full grocery store experience that allows people to buy locally grown, organic foods, seven days a week, right here on Main Street Carbondale.� Shopping at the Carbondale Food Co-Op is a social event. Most of the shoppers know each other and the staff consists mostly of volunteers who work in order to receive reduced prices on purchases. They are happy to answer CO-OPS page 5

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News Briefs Gardening survey continues The CMC Sustainable Food Shed class and Roaring Fork Food Policy Council continue their home and community garden mapping process Fridays through Aug. 10. “We feel that understanding where and how much food is produced and identifying unfarmed tracts of land that can be used for growing food can help our valley to become more self sustaining,” said food shed class instructor Illène Pevec. “We rely on shipments of food from California and other warmer climates most of the year, but these can be disrupted by bad weather blocking roads and by national security events … . Trucking in less food because we have more local and fresher food is a win-win for everyone.” To take the survey and put your home garden on the local food map, go online to www.surveymonkey.com/s/SXPBTWW. For more information, call 274-1622.

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board of directors has chosen RA Nelson as the contractor for the new Carbondale Branch Library, according to a press release. Site work was scheduled to start on July 18 with a ground-breaking ceremony at 4 p.m. on Aug. 14. The new library is being built at the corner of Sopris Avenue and Third Street (where the former Carbondale Middle School tennis courts are located). Willis Pember Architects has designed the new building and Humphries Polis Architecture is designing the library interiors. The 13,000-square-foot library includes a “story quarry” for kids, a sculpture garden, a 100-person meeting room that will double as a quiet reading area. The library will also feature three study rooms, separate teen/children’s/ adult areas, as well as innovative features such as a “You-media” type space for producing content for books, magazines, movies, music and more. For more information on the library, visit gcpld.org/construction or call 963-2889.

The Garfield County Library District is funded primarily through property taxes and operates libraries in Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt, Rifle and Parachute. Voters approved a bond issue several years ago to build new libraries or upgrade existing facilities in all six towns.

RVR golf course under contract The River Valley Ranch golf club is under contract for purchase, according to a press release. The club was developed in 1997 as a joint venture between Hines Development Corporation and Crown Golf Properties. An investment group headed by Dale Rands of Snowmass Village is planning to acquire the property from Crown Golf Properties by the end of the month. “We are very excited about the future of RVR,” said Rands. “We plan on maintaining its reputation of being one of the best public daily fee golf facilities in the state.”

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Cop Shop The following events are drawn from incident reports of the C’dale Police Dept. MONDAy July 9 At 7:33 p.m. officers assisted a woman in calming down her unruly child. TUESDAy July 10 At 9:39 a.m. a resident on Cleveland Place called to report a skunk. Police gave the caller the name of a local trapper. TUESDAy July 10 At 8:16 p.m. an officer observed a very young child who looked like he might cross the street at Miner’s Park. The officer located the mother and warned her about keeping better watch on her children. WEDNESDAy July 11 At 5:48 p.m. an officer observed a male standing near a vehicle looking at a map on Highway 133. The officer gave the male directions to Rifle. THURSDAy July 12 At 12:43 a.m. on Main Street, an officer contacted an intoxicated male who was attempting to ride a broken bicycle. The officer gave the man and his bike a ride to his home. THURSDAy July 12 At 12:51 p.m. at Seventh and Main Street, an officer contacted several people who were smoking in public and told them about the town’s emergency ban on smoking and other outdoor flames. THURSDAy July 12 At 8:02 p.m. a caller told police about several people who were drinking heavily at Penny Hot Springs south of Carbondale and said he was worried about them driving home. Police contacted the Pitkin County sheriff’s department and relayed the soakers’ license plate.

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THURSDAy July 12 At 9:47 p.m. police contacted several males sleeping in a vehicle at North Face Park, told them that camping was not allowed and directed them to the town’s Gateway RV Park on Highway 82.

Co-op offers home-grown dog food Co-ops continued om page 3 By Lynn Burton Sopris Sun Staff Writer Not even a year into her business, and Kat Lieblick’s Mama’s Choice 100% Natural Dog Food can be found at the Carbondale Community Food Co-Op, as well as Crystal River Meats, RJ Paddywacks and Osage Gardens. Lieblick – a 54-year-old former airline attendant, former ski instructor, mother of two and Carbondale resident since 1989 – first started thinking about making her own dog food a year ago when her 90-pound black Lab named Angus had a “neurotic episode” and would not get into the car. “My dog was getting fat and it was getting expensive,” Lieblick said in an The Carbondale Community Food Co-Op on Main Street recently expanded and also carries the locally produced Mama’s Choice 100% e-mail to the Sun. Lieblick decided the ingredients in Natural Dog Food. Photo by Jane Bachrach her dog’s food weren’t “that great” so Later, Jimmy Nadel from Bravo Catering said Lieblick she started reading different dog food labels, recipes and could rent his commercial kitchen when he’s not using it books. “This put the bug into my head. I eat healthy. I’ve had my own garden for as long as I’ve been in Colorado, while she first got started. “It all just fell together. It just took on a life of it’s own. It was fun.” so why not make a healthy dog food?” Of course, some of that “falling” took even more Answers to the “why not” question turned into months of research and experimentation. The result is a “doing.” Lieblick earned her state certification as a petraw-food based blend of locally raised beef and produce, food manufacturer and is in compliance with the Coland a business whose unofficial motto is “Keepin’ it orado Department of Agriculture. On the business side, a friend hooked up Lieblick with Raw, Keepin’ it Real, Keepin’ it Local.” Several discoveries and encounters led to Mama’s Randi Lowenthal from the Roaring Fork Resource BusiChoice to hitting the local retail shelves. Early in ness Center. “They (RFRBC) are amazing. If I could say Lieblick’s research, she read Dr. Pitcairn’s book “The only one word it would be ‘focus.’ They keep you on Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats.” track and now I have a business. RFRBC is one of our After more research, she was walking around Carbon- best-kept secrets for anyone wanting to start a business dale one day shooting pictures for the Crystal River and it’s free.” Mama’s Choice comes in eight ounce and 16 ounce deli Marketplace vote and her route took her past Crystal containers and the ingredients include: grass-fed beef, kidRiver Meats on Fourth Street. “I took my 20 seconds of courage, walked in and in- neys, organ meat and natural turkey; certified organic troduced myself, and said ‘I’m Kat Lieblick and I have brown rice, millet, potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, this great idea of making a local homemade dog food carrots, peas, pumpkin, apples, blueberries and cranberries; wild caught mackerel, salmon and sardines; free range using grass-fed beef and local fruits and vegetables.” Crystal River Meats co-owner Jock Jacober jumped eggs, safflower oil, flaxseed and calcium from sea kelp. “On the label it just says ‘beef, kidney, etc.’ That’s how on the idea and quickly replied, “We’ve been looking for the Department of Agriculture makes you label it.” someone to do this.” Mama’s Choice is also based on the Association of “And that was all it took,” Lieblick told The Sopris Sun. Of course, the “all” isn’t really the “all there was to it.” American Feed Control Officials requirements for a complete and balanced diet, and is suitable for dogs of all Early on ages. Mama’s Choice can be served raw, with kibble or Early in the process, Lieblick spoke with Eric Berry at small snacks. “By adding my food to any dog food, it’s RJ Paddywacks who had heard the “I want to make my going to help make your dog healthier.” As for Angus, the actual dog that started Lieblick on own dog food story” before. “He just about threw me her way to becoming a business owner because he was out,” Lieblick joked. The Carbondale Community Food Co-Op got involved getting fat and would not get into the car, “Three weeks when Lieblick dropped in and asked about buying in bulk. to the day I launched, Angus got back in the car.”

questions and to give advice. Special orders are welcome for customers who cannot find exactly what they want. The store has just expanded, doubling its previous size, and there are lots of new items. Memberships are $250 for families and $200 for individuals. Members are allowed to vote, and they get extra discounts on Saturdays and Sundays. Co-ops are local. They are member controlled by a democratic process and they offer good deals at fair prices. Coops are an alternative way of doing business, one that puts people ahead of the bottom line. No wonder the United Nations has made this the Year of the Cooperative and no wonder Carbondale has embraced the model. It is so Carbondale.

Grand Mesa Moose Day returns July 28 Sopris Sun Staff Report Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting everyone to drive to the top of the Grand Mesa from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 28, for the third annual Grand Mesa Moose Day celebration to learn about one of Colorado's more interesting ungulates. The event attracts moose lovers of all ages from across the state, offering information, fun and a great opportunity to learn about viewing moose in their natural habitat. “They are truly magnificent and interesting animals,” said event organizer Trina Romero, Watchable Wildlife Coordinator for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. “This is a fun event and anyone who wants to learn more about our Grand Mesa moose population is encouraged to join us.” Kid-friendly activities include a puppet show and prize giveaways throughout the day. Several presentations are scheduled including moose biology and history, moose viewing tips and information about how biologists transplant and track moose. Kids can earn a prize for going on a hike with a wildlife officer to look for signs of moose activity. “Moose sightings can be a great experience and we encourage people to learn more about them and how to watch them safely,” Romero said. In addition to moose viewing tips and information, An-G Outfitters will offer free fly-fishing casting demonstrations. “Fishing and wildlife viewing are two of the most popular activities on the Grand Mesa,” said Romero. The public’s fascination with the majestic animals increased significantly when moose were transplanted to the state in 1979. Moose numbers continue to grow throughout Colorado, including the Grand Mesa, making the transplant project one of the state's most successful wildlife management efforts. MOOSE DAY page 13

Operation Overboard Go Deep With God! Dive into VBS when: Monday, August 13 through Wednesday, August 15, 2012 time: 9:00 am to 11:30 am where: Carbondale Community United Methodist Church 385 South 2nd Street, Carbondale ages: preschool to 6th grade

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Tony Wells, from Ace Hardware of Carbondale, won the store’s Grill Your Ace Off contest for his Beer Can Chicken and Turkey with Cranberry Salsa last Saturday. The cook-off raised $795 for the River Bridge Regional Center. Others competing were TJ Kimball from Ace Hardware on the Redlands, Chris Pagan from Alpine Ace Hardware in Aspen, and Chris Peterson of Ace Hardware of Carbondale. Courtesy photo

The 41st annual Carbondale Mountain Fair is nearly upon us (July 27-29) so it’s more than high time to start thinking about pies and cakes, wood splitting, volunteering and all kinds of other action that surrounds and encompasses the Roaring Fork Valley’s best party. For all the available details, go to Carbondalearts.com but to get you going in that direction: The pie and cake baking contests take place on Saturday (pie) and Sunday (cake), at 11 a.m. There are three categories in each contest: fruit, cream and exotic in pies, and cake, torte and vegan in cakes. Winners received a coveted Mountain Fair apron. Women’s wood splitting is at 4 p.m. on Saturday and men’s at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Winners receive a brand-new wood-splitting maul. Gill Finn and his y-casting competition for men and women returns at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday (registration at 9:45 a.m.). Prizes are donated by Alpine Angling. The adult limbo contest with Dr. Limbo and John Foulkrod takes place at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday; kids are at noon. Prizes are from Alpine Angling and Dr. Limbo himself. The singles and doubles horseshoe tournament takes place at Glassier Park on Weant Boulevard. Singles are Saturday at noon and doubles are Sunday at noon. Registration begins Friday at the Information Booth. The 13th annual Porcupine Loop bike race takes place on Sunday. Aloha Mountain Cyclery and the Stompaz Bicycle Collective have joined forces to put on the race, which starts at 9 a.m. on Prince Creek Road (registration is 8 a.m. at Sopris Park). Info: 963-2500. Volunteers who put in four hours receive a Friend of Fair Tshirt. Sign up at the Information Booth or carbondalearts.com. The Green Team returns for recycling and composting and is shooting for 90 percent waste diversion again this year. Volunteers are needed.

Local business businesses are invited to be a logo sponsor for the reusable plastic cups at the Mountain Fair Beer Garden. This year’s grand prize in the rafe is a New Belgium cruise bike and complimentary beer at the Beer Garden. Read more about the 2012 Carbondale Mountain Fair in next week’s Sopris Sun and the program that will be inserted in the paper and also available at Sopris Park. The fair is the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities biggest fund-raiser and attracts 15,000 to 20,000 people to Sopris Park each year.

“Moonrise Kingdomâ€? closes in The quirky comedy “Moonrise Kingdomâ€? is closing in on becoming one of the Crystal Theatre’s longest-running ďŹ lms. As of July 20, the ďŹ lm is entering its ďŹ fth week. Other long-playing movies are: “The Full Montyâ€? (eight weeks),“Billy Elliotâ€? (seven weeks), “The King’s Speechâ€? and “Midnight in Parisâ€? (six weeks), “October Sky,â€? “Waking Ned Devine,â€? “American Beauty,â€? “Across the Universe,â€? Slumdog Millionaireâ€? and “Black Swanâ€? (ďŹ ve weeks). On a related note, the Crystal Theatre celebrates and/or marks its 27th birthday on July 19.

Whole Foods update Word has it Whole Foods in El Jebel (or is it Basalt?) will open on Aug. 15. There could be some fanfare involved. The grocery chain also held its second hiring session at the Third Street Center last week. Applicants received free sandwiches, some of which were left over and distributed to TSC tenants.

They say it’s your birthday Birthday greetings go out to Edgar Reyna (July 19), Ernie Kollar (July 21), Jessica Kollar (July 22), Jeff Wadley and Ruth Frey (July 23), Mark Von Hagke (July 24), and Jim Tippett, Adrienne Ackerman and Ruby Honan (July 25). Happy belated birthday (July 1) to Jax Moss and Nelson Oldham (July 18).

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Clockwise from top left: Andrea Urista (Meeker), Cassandra Collins (Rifle), Ashley Soucie (Carbondale), Kathleen Arnold (Carbondale) and Kelsey Tate (Meeker). Photos by Jane Bachrach

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Cajun Clay makes a comeback After a two-year layoff, the Carbondale Clay Center’s Cajun Clay Night fund-raiser returned in all it’s glory on Friday night. From Mustangs with lobsters to Rubys and Rochelles; from babbling Brooks to singing Skinners; and from more than “Oh Kay” to kids with masks, a fun evening was had by all. Clockwise from top left: a masked kid; Ruby Hood and mom Rochelle Norwood; Brook LeVan; Steve, Riley and Skye Skinner; K Cesark and Mustang Molly. Photos and text by Jane Bachrach

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Dance Initiative returns with Spectrum Dance Festival Workshops include hip-hop, aerial, tango and more

Friday The Spectrum Dance Festival kicks off with Battle 2 the Drums eliminations at PAC3 from 3 to 5 p.m. on July 20.Admission is free. This two-on-two b/boy b/girl hip-hop competition features DJ Daytona and announcer Aaron Herrer. At 7:30 p.m. on July 20 at PAC3, events continue with The “X” Dancers featuring “Flights of Fancy,” a dance with kites led by Heather Morrow, and “On the Earth and in the Air,” an aerial dance with Michelle McGlone and Gabi Rojas. The Battle 2 the Drums semi-finals and finals take place after that. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. At about 9 p.m., the floor will be cleared for a dance party hosted by DJ Daytona (Battle 2 the Drums admission covers the dance party).

Saturday The festival continues with aerial dance workshops for kids 14 and under at PAC3 starting at 9 a.m. on July 21 (the cost is $20). For kids 15 and older, an aerial dance workshop takes place from 10:30 a.m. to noon at PAC3 (the cost is $30; space is limited to 12 people). “Original Hip-Hoop: Foundations and Basics” is offered from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. in the Third Street Center Round Room. The workshop is taught by ICEE Z Beasley (the cost is $16). “Ballet: Floor Barre”is offered from 10:15

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Sopris Sun Staff Report Dance Initiative – organized in 2009 to support and promote local dance, dancers and choreographers – presents the Spectrum Dance Festival and Workshops at PAC3 in the Third Street Center and Thunder River Theatre on July 21-22. An action-packed weekend includes a hiphop competition with a $1,000 prize, a dance with kites indoors, an aerial dance on fabric, two dance parties, and an original theatrical combination of tango and contemporary ballet, plus dance workshops like aerial, hip-hop, ballet, tango, movement and injury prevention, according to a press release. Admission to the events and workshops range from free to $45. Proceeds from the Spectrum Dance Festival will be used to increase support for local dance, dancers, choreographers and teachers of dance. “The hip-hop competition and X Dances should be great fun to watch and those who are able to get seats for the limited capacity Thunder River Theatre performance of “Not Just Tango” on Saturday will be impressed with how humor is combined with grace and beauty in dance,” said Dance Initiative founder Peter Gilbert.“Most important to me is that performers and competitors, as well as the audience, really enjoy the weekend and see the possibilities for the future of the festival.”

Get the Facts Some Facts about Environmental Considerations included in the Master Plan The Airport is dedicated to increasing sustainability with a focus on economic viability, operational efficiency, natural resource conservation and social responsibility.

Hip-hop dancers wowed the crowd at July’s First Friday. They return to Carbondale for competition at the Spectrum Dance Festival this weekend. Photo by Lynn Burton to 11:45 a.m. at the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet studio in the Third Street Center. “Ballet: Contemporary Exploration”is offered at the Third Street Center from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (the cost is $20; the class is taught by Gregory Gonzales). Moving into Saturday afternoon on July 21 at the Third Street Center, “Dance Composition and the Exploration of Creativity Through Movement” is offered from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. (the cost is $45; the class is taught by Adrianna Thompson). “Feet and Ankles, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation for Dances” is offered from 2 to 3 p.m. at True Nature Healing Arts in the Third Street Center (the cost is $20; the class is taught by Amy Anderson). Still on the menu for July 21, “Tango #1” and“Rhythmicity: Placing Your Dance Inside the Music” takes place from noon to 1:15 p.m. in the Third Street Center Round Room (the cost is $25). From 1:30 to 2:45 p.m., the tango action continues with “Tango #2: Exchange Leader and Follower Sacadas” with Nick Jones and Diana Cruz (the cost is $25). From 3 to 4:15 p.m. at the Third Street Center, it’s “Tango #3: Leg Wraps” From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., it’s “Tango 101, An Introduction to Argentine Tango” at the Third Street Center ($15, free to those registering for La Milonga at 9 p.m.). At Thunder River Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on July 21, it’s“Not Just Tango,”an original theatrical combination of tango and contemporary ballet performed by Amy Anderson, Diana Cruz, Gregory Gonzales and Nick Jones (tickets are $25 at the door). At the Third Street Center at 9 p.m. on July 21, it’s“La Milonga”hosted by Heather Morrow with DJ Bob Howard (tickets are $15). For more information, go to www.danceinitiative.org, call 917-319-1608 or see the ad on page 11.

Incorporating sustainable planning, design and construction practices into all airport maintenance and development projects is an important part of how the Airport does business. A Sustainable Construction Management plan was recently implemented to guide projects at the Airport. The Airport is striving to meet the Western Climate Initiative emission reduction goals (reducing greenhouse gas emissions 15% below 2005 levels by 2020). The Airport Master Planning process includes reserving a corridor along Highway 82 for future alternative transit opportunities. Future airport facilities and structures will connect with the Highway 82 RFTA bus stop and any future transit system via an underground pedestrian corridor. The Master Plan recommends the continuation of the Fly Quiet/Fly Green/Fly Clean Program, which promotes increased environmental sensitivity with our pilot community.

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport It’s your Airport. Be a part of the plan. To learn more about the Airport Master Plan go to www.aspenairportplanning.com.

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Community Calendar THURSDAY July 19 lIVE MUSIC • The Blend on Highway 133 presents another throw down from 6 to 9 p.m. An open mic awaits poets, musicians and others. Info: 510-5048. lIVE MUSIC • PAC3 in the Third Street Center presents Nicki Bluhm at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the show at pac3carbondale.com Bluhm’s story began at a New Year’s Eve party when she sang an impromptu blues song that caught the attention of musician/producer Tim Bluhm (The Mother Hips). With Bluhm’s encouragement, she began to write songs and perform in public.They went on to record her debut album, “Toby’s Song” (2008), which appeared on Jambase’s top 10 albums of the year. Bluhm and her band have since shared the stage with Chris Robinson, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, Bob Weir/Phil Lesh, Steve Kimock, Jackie Greene, Pegi Young, Josh Ritter and others. ClASSICAl MUSIC • The Basalt Regional Library presents free concerts featuring Aspen Music Festival and School students Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. through Aug. 16. Info: www.basaltlibrary.org. RODEO • Tonight is Tough Enough to Wear Pink night at the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo at the Gus Darien arena east of Carbondale County Road 100. Breast cancer survivors are admitted free by RSVPing at 384-6620. Ten-percent of the admissions go to the Valley View Hospital cancer center. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the grand entrance is at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults or $30 per carload (six people or

To list your event, email information to news@soprissun.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Saturday. Events take place in Carbondale unless noted. For up-to-the-minute valley-wide event listings, check out the Community Calendar online at soprissun.com. View and submit events online at soprissun.com/calendar.

less). Info: carbondalerodeo.com. ROTARy • Roaring Fork Rotary meets at Mi Casita every Thursday at noon.

FRI. & SAT. July 20-21 SPECTRUM DANCE FESTIVAl • Dance Initiative presents the Spectrum Dance Festival and workshops in hip-hop, aerial, Tango and more at PAC3, the Third Street Center and Thunder River Theatre. The festival includes the performance“Not Just Tango”at Thunder River Theatre on July 21. Info: www.danceinitiative.org or call 917-319-1608.

FRIDAY July 20 MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “Moonrise Kingdom”(PG-13) at 8 p.m.July 2026 with an additional showing at 6 p.m. July 21 and“Bernie”(PG-13) at 5:45 p.m. July 22. JEVON BOUDREAUX BENEFIT • A benefit for Carbondale native Jevon Boudreaux takes place at the Gathering Center on Snowmass Drive from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Titled “A Ladies Night Out,” the benefit includes manicures, pedicures and massages, plus appetizers, a cash bar, Pampered Chef and Kiko Paprika presentations, a silent auction, music and more. Boudreaux, a 2004 graduate of Roaring Fork High School, lives in Washington state and was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. A “bags” tournament is also slated for Mountain Fair weekend (at a site to be determined). Donations can also be sent to Alpine Bank-Carbondale. STONE CARVER’S EXHIBITION • The 16th annual Stone Carver’s Exhibition in Redstone starts with a reception from 6 to 8

p.m. at the Redstone Art Center. Sculptors from the Marble/marbleXXV symposium will show their work. The exhibition runs through Sept. 30. Info: 963-3790. lIVE MUSIC • Carbondale Beer Works on Main Street presents Oregon’s Quick & Easy Boys from 8 to 11 p.m. Q&EB plays everything from funky R&B to psychedelic rock and garage pop. There’s no cover. Info: 704-1216. CMC GAllERy • Colorado Mountain College reopens its downtown gallery in Glenwood Springs with a show by Santa Fe artist Michael Kessler. Kessler’s abstract paintings have brought him international honors, including the Rome Prize for painting from the American Academy in Rome, New York’s Pollock-Krasner Award and independent study through New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art. His latest show, “Opulent Abstractions of the Natural World,” will be on display through Sept. 6. An opening reception takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at 802 Grand Ave. Info: 947-8367 or visit cmcartshare.com. lIVE MUSIC • Steve’s Guitars in the Dinkel Building presents music every Friday night.

SATURDAY July 21 HOT TUNA • PAC3 in the Third Street Center presents Hot Tuna. Tickets are $30 standing/$35 general admission seated. Info: pac3carbondale.com. lIVE MUSIC • Redstone’s Magical Moments free concert series continues with slide key guitarist/songwriter/author Kraig Kemming from 6 to 8 p.m. at Redstone Park. Upcoming shows include: Los Jefes Aug. 4,

Sticky Mulligan Aug. 11, Larry Good, Doug Whitney and Paul Valentine on Aug. 25, and the Mountain Metamoocil Boys on Sept. 2. lIVE MUSIC • Carbondale Beer Works on Main Street present Big Daddy Lee and his band from 8 to 11 p.m. Another great night of awesome blues. No cover. Info: 704-1216.

SUNDAY July 22 lIVE MUSIC • CCAH continues its free Summer of Music series with Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds. Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds is a nine-piece powerhouse that puts a modern spin on classic soul. The band is led by Arleigh Kincheloe (Sister Sparrow) whose powerful voice and sly demeanor make for a spellbinding presence onstage. She is backed by the mighty force of The Dirty Birds, a flock of eight men who masterfully lay down thundering grooves and soaring melodies. An opening act starts the show at 6 p.m. Info: carbondalearts.com. KITES • As part of CCAH’s Concerts, Kites and Carbondale free music series, Ravenheart Gallery (across from Sopris Park) offers a free kite making class with Heather Morrow from 5 to 7 p.m. Morrow, who has worked at numerous kite shops, including Guildworks Flight Studio, HQ Kites, Disney World, Kiteman Productions and IBEX Puppetry. Following the workshop, students are invited to fly them at Sopris Park. Info: 963-1680. FREE yOGA • True Nature Healing Arts offers free yoga in Sopris Park from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays through August. All levels are welcome. Info: truenatureheals.com. CALENDAR page 11

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Community Calendar SONNy CONlEy • A Spiritual Place in the Third Street Center presents Sonny Conley at 10 a.m. and Nancy Van Donnelan on July 29.

MONDAY July 23 JAM SESSION • Carbondale Beer Works on Main Street hosts an old-time jam session with Dana Wilson from 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday. All abilities are welcome.

TUESDAY July 24 G’WOOD MARKET • Glenwood’s Downtown Market at Ninth and Grand takes place from 4 p.m. to dusk. There are vendors and live music. Info: glenwoodmarket.com. COMEDy • Jack Green presents Cardiff Tuesday Night Comedy Night at the Cardiff schoolhouse every week from through the summer, fall and into the winter. Tickets are

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$7.17. Info: 618-0199. DAVI NIKENT • Davi Nikent’s Tuesday Night Streaming Speaker series continues with Gregg Braden presenting “Deep Truth: Living on the Edge of the Worlds Perfect Storm”at the Third Street Center at 6:30 p.m. A $10 donation is requested.

WEDNESDAY July 25 PROJECT AlEX • The Gordon Cooper Library holds a Project Alex celebration at 6 p.m. Project Alex pairs teens with adults to read books. The pairs congregate for a final Celebration Dinner where they discuss the books they read and share their ideas and opinions. Info: 963-2889. This Summer Reading event is presented by SpringBoard Aspen and Garfield County libraries. IS EARTH AlIVE? • The Basalt Regional Li-

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ROBIN SUTHERlAND • The Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities presents classical pianist Robin Sutherland at 6:30 p.m. at the Colorado Rocky Mountain School barn. An appetizer and champagne reception follows the concert. Tickets are $65 for CCAH members and $75 for non-members. For details, call 963-1680 or go to carbondalearts.com. Sutherland is principal pianist for the San Francisco Symphony.

yOGA WITH FlASH • Yoga instructor Flash has created a yoga course for kids ages 11 to 18 and will teach it at Gordon Cooper Library at 2:30 p.m. on Thursdays through Aug. 23. The course uses the chakra energy center system as the framework. Please bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. Info: 963-2889. lIVE MUSIC • Sarah Jarosz plays PAC3 in the Third Street Center at 8 p.m. Info: pac3carbondale.com.

FRIDAY July 27 MySTERy NIGHT • The Basalt Regional Library hosts a mystery night form 4:30 to 7 p.m.

for kids from fifth through eighth grades. Registration is required and space is limited. Info: Nicole at 927-4311 ext 1004. EDWARD S. CURTIS SHOW • Valley Fine Arts in Aspen hosts a reception for the show “Edward S. Curtis: A Life’s Work” from 5 to 9 p.m. Curtis’s great-great-grandchildren will attend the reception. The show includes rare photogravures, goldtones, unpublished photographs from his estate, complete volumes and portfolios, original copper photogravure plates, original glass negatives and other unique ephemera. The show started on July 15 and continues through Aug. 15. Valley Fine Art is located at the Wheeler Opera House.

PITKIN COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS SCHEDULED FOR THIS SUMMER: Coal Creek Culvert Replacement gets underway this week. Heavy equipment is arriving for this project as prep work begins for the culvert replacement approximately 1¼ miles up Coal Creek Basin near Redstone. Intermittent delays should be expected during this two-month long project. Hikers and mountain bikers using Coal Creek Road to access hiking and biking trails should take caution around heavy equipment. Stay tuned for more information about dates of total road closure later in this project. Paving of Emma Road is underway. Prep work includes patching in advance of a two inch asphalt overlay. Expect short delays of approximately five minutes during the paving portion of this project. Weather permitting this project should take one week to complete. Castle Creek Road Paving Project (the entire road) gets underway later in July. Highway 82 between Gerbazdale and AABC will be paved in August. Jack Gredig Road (the road to the landfill) is being repaved in August. Redstone Boulevard, Smith Hill Road and Willoughby Way are slated for repaving later this summer and fall.

CARBONDAlE MOUNTAIN FAIR • The 41st annual Carbondale Mountain Fair features arts, crafts, music and entertainment and held in Sopris Park throughout the weekend. Visit carbondalearts.com for more information.

Hold the Presses SOPRIS CHIROPRACTIC HOlDS SHOE DRIVE • Sopris Chiropractic in Carbondale and Basalt holds its annual Soles for Souls shoe drive as part of Healthy Foot Month. The shoes collected are part of nationwide drive that ships gently worn footwear around the world. For details, call 927-9204. SONGWRITERS WANTED • The Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities is signing up contestants for its third annual Singer/Songwriter competition at the upcoming Carbondale Mountain Fair. For details, call 963-1680. CRIMESTOPPERS RAFT • A benefit raft trip for Crimestoppers takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in West Glenwood Springs. The cost is $50 per person. For details, call 309-9248 or Whitewater Rafting Company.

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THURSDAY July 26

Please Note: Construction schedules always change. Stay tuned. We’ll do our best to keep you informed. Listen to KSPN and watch CGTV Channel 11 for the latest road updates. Questions? 920-5390

NOTEPAD ClASSES • The Basalt Regional Library offers a free PC class titled

“Publisher & Notepad (2010) at noon today and at 6 p.m. on July 26. Info: 9274311 or chriscook@basaltlibrary.org. FARMER’S MARKET • The Carbondale Farmer’s Market takes place at Fourth Street Plaza each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Oct. 3. There are new vendors and old faves, plus free entertainment. ROTARy • The Rotary Club of Carbondale meets at the Carbondale Firehouse on Highway 133 Wednesdays at 7 a.m. Info: 927-0641.

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brary presents “Is Earth Alive? Gaia Theory” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Martin Ogle (retired chief naturalist with the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority) explains British scientist James Lovelock theory that organisms, water, rock, air and everything else at Earth’s surface operate together as a single living system that is self-generating and self-regulating. Info: 927-4311 or basaltlibrary.org.

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Community Briefs Pickleball landing in Carbondale Sonny and Bernie Darien conduct free pickleball clinics at the North Face tennis courts from 9 a.m. to noon on July 21 and 28. “Pickleball is really catching on in retirement communities,” said Bernie. “In our community in St. George, Utah, we have 14 courts and a membership of 240 people (we have three tennis courts and a membership of 70 people).” Bernie said that unlike tennis, you can go on the court and within the first session can be successful in having rallies and have a lot of fun in very short period of time. “This is not to say that this game is just a hit and giggle game. At the top level it is an extremely fast paced competitive game.” According to usapa.com, pickleball combines elements of badminton, tennis, table tennis and volleyball. It’s played with hard paddles and Whiffle balls, with nets lower than in tennis. For more info, e-mail Bernie Darien at darien@sunrivertoday.com or call 970-379-3861.

Fire ban still in effect Carbondale’s fire ban, which prohibits smoking outside, is still in effect. The ban prohibits open flames including charcoal grills. Exempted are devices using pressurized liquid or gas. For more on Carbondale’s fire ban, go to carbondalegov.org. A Stage II fire ban is also still in effect for Garfield County, Pitkin County, the White River National Forest and local BLM lands.

fleet fuel efficiency and other fleet-related topics is encouraged to attend. This is the first time in many years RMFMA has held a meeting on the Western Slope. Those attending must RSVP to Kathy Beach kbeach@co.arapahoe.co.us by July 27. The cost is $25.

Mt. Sopris Run-off returns The 34th annual Mt. Sopris Run-off returns with four and 14 mile runs during Mountain Fair on July 28. Independence Run & Hike organizes the race. The four-mile race starts on Prince Creek Road south of Carbondale while the 14-mile version starts at the Emma schoolhouse. Both races end at Sopris Park. Both races start at 7:30 a.m., with registration at 6:30 a.m. The first 75 runners receive a free T-shirt. For details, call 704-0909. The Gordon Cooper Library’s new youth services librarian is Sue Schnitzer, who also happens to be a retired FBI agent (retired in 1993). Schnitzer recently moved from Boulder to Carbondale and has been seen strumming her guitar for toddlers during reading time and helping teens create sticky slime during an afternoon workshop. She is a performer/ songwriter who has produced four award-winning CDs. For information on library programs, go to garfieldlibraries.org. Photo by Trina Ortega.

Efficient fleet conference slated The Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association (RMFMA), CLEER and other partners host a mini conference on efficient vehicle fleets at the Glenwood Springs Community Center (100 Wulfsohn Dr.) on Aug. 2-3. The event will include a variety of ses-

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sions related to fleet management, including technical and business information sessions, a “green” session and tour of the I-70 Hanging Lake tunnel in Glenwood Canyon. The keynote speaker is Denver-based comedian Sam Adams. Anyone with an interest in fleet technology, fleet operations,

Ruedi tour returns The ever-popular Ruedi Reservoir dam and power plant tour returns from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on July 24. The tour includes stops at the reservoir and hydroelectric power plant and will take place rain or shine. Meet at Basalt Town Hall at 101 Midland Ave. This free event is underwritten by Pitkin County Healthy Rivers and Streams, with assistance from the Ruedi Water Water and Power Authority. Registration is required at roaringfork.org/events. For details, call 927-1290.

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from the other growing populations throughout Colorado, with a significant number coming from Utah. They thrived in their new habitat and today the Grand Mesa population has grown to approximately 300 moose. In recent years, moose who wander down from east from Grand Mesa have been spotted in El Jebel and other parts of the Roaring Fork Valley. Located a few miles east of Grand Junc-

tion, the Grand Mesa is the world’s largest flattop mountain and has proven to be suitable habitat for moose and many other wildlife species, as well as offering a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. The event will take place at the US Forest Service Visitor Center, located at the top of the Grand Mesa. To get there, take Highway 65 from Interstate 70 near Plateau Creek or take Highway 133 south from Carbondale to Highway 92, then

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My last word: Eggplant We’re leaving the Roaring Fork Valley early this year, reluctantly and possibly permanently, as our main attraction here (the charming grandson) departs with his parents on an open-ended foreign adventure. As I believe your columnists should be at least somewhat local, this will be my last bit of foodie commentary, until further notice. I leave you with a culinary discovery I made this summer, right here on Crystal Circle in Carbondale. We’ve all known of eggplant most of our lives, and most of us spurned it as best we could, probably more from its name than anything else. Many of us have had it breaded, fried and smothered beneath marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese, in which preparation the eggplant itself is pretty well smothered beBy Chef George Bohmfalk yond recognition. I’ve grilled slices of eggplant and used that in place of chickpeas to make the sister dip of hummus, baba ghanous. I’ve also simply slathered some butter on grilled slices as a side dish, which is pretty good. But recently I combined a few refrigerator remains to approximate a dish I had years ago, a version of ratatouille. If you study a recipe for ratatouille, you will likely be scared away, as most call for more ingredients and steps than the lowly eggplant would seem to merit. Ratatouille is, to the extent there is an authentic definition, a mixture of sautéed or baked Mediterranean vegetables, including eggplant. My version elevates the eggplant to stardom.

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Almost every eggplant recipe I’ve seen directs one to peel and slice or cube the giant black egg, place the pieces in a colander, and sprinkle liberally with salt. This is said to remove the bitterness. I’ve tried this enough times to conclude that there’s not really any appreciable bitterness in eggplant, and the only result I noticed was very salty eggplant. Feel free to ignore this instruction, which must have come from French chefs who sense bitterness in all sorts of wonderful things — like garlic and Americans.

We’ve all known of eggplant most of our lives, and most of us spurned it as best we could, probably more from its name than anything else. Next Peel and cut the eggplant into one-inch cubes. Have ready some diced onion, about a fifth as much as you have eggplant, or about half a typical onion for one typical eggplant. If you like garlic, and you should, mince up a clove of that. If you have some fresh thyme or rosemary, they make lovely enhancements. Peel and dice a fresh tomato, or have about half a can of canned ones. Grate a generous handful of Parmesan cheese, avoiding the stuff in a green

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can, and have some butter handy. While assembling all of that, along with some fresh or canned diced tomatoes, put a skillet on pretty high heat. When you’re ready to roll, add a couple of tablespoons of olive oil to the hot pan and swirl it around to coat the bottom. The oil will be hot in just a few seconds, at which moment carefully add the cubed eggplant. You want to lightly brown the cubes, so keep them moving fairly regularly so that all sides get seared and none burn. Eggplant, like mushrooms, is notorious for soaking up any liquid, so don’t be shocked when it looks like all the olive oil has disappeared. The cubes will shrink a tad as their moisture evaporates. Once they’re nice and browned, add the onion and garlic, salt and pepper, and herbs if you have them. Stir that all around for just a half-minute or so, and then add the tomatoes. Let this potion bubble around for just another minute or so, turn off the heat, and sprinkle the Parmesan over it all. With a good stir, the cheese will thicken the mix and bring everything together. I was thoroughly surprised at how delicious this tasted and hope you have the same experience. For its simplicity, the flavors are remarkably complex. If you want more, feel free to add zucchini, bell peppers, or whatever you have at hand, and you will approach a traditional ratatouille. With that, I bid you farewell as we head east. I hope we meet again. (Editor’s note: The Sopris Sun wishes to thank George Bohmfalk for his informative and entertaining cooking column. Let’s hope he checks in from time to time).

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