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Fading Reflections

Saying goodbye to Elliot Norquist’s “Yule Lakes” By Rebecca Young

From top: “Yule lakes” at anderson Ranch, elliot Norquist and detail from “Yule lakes.” Photos by Rebecca Young

lliot Norquist is fascinated with interfaces. His art is an endlessly playful exploration of juxtaposition, placing clean geometry in the untamed shapes of a landscape or framing a view in steel, then delighting in the interaction. Now, a long-lived outgrowth of Norquist’s artistic sensibility is slated to be dismantled. Twenty-seven years ago, Norquist created “Yule Lakes” at the Anderson Ranch Arts Center. With a turnover in land ownership the piece will be removed, and its passing has drawn Norquist to revisit the work, its place, and the interaction between the two. Norquist arrived in Carbondale in 1970 as a teacher for Colorado Rocky Mountain School, and was known for his charismatic, engaging instructional style as well as his offbeat sense of humor.With a wide ranging set of passions, he embodied the central philosophy of CRMS in the 1970s – to explore with enthusiasm, apply raw work to the mission and engage fully with life. He taught both art and outdoor education, and was a competitive Nordic skier and an irrigator for the Perry Ranch south of town. Holding sculpture degrees from both the University of Oregon and the Kansas City Art Institute, Norquist produced steel works in those years that expressed machismo, humor and a jolt of the unexpected. He welded discarded machine parts into a junkyard dog, and

won an Aspen public sculpture competition with a large, elegantly balanced, spinning silver disc named “Baring Face.” In 1978, Norquist moved to Santa Fe to immerse himself in the vitality of its erupting art scene. He built a house and shop, taught at the College of Santa Fe and as an outdoor education instructor, worked as a steel fabricator. Deﬁning his own visual voice as a Santa Fe artist was yet another exercise in juxtaposition – the integration of the outdoorsman’s love of landscape, the irrigator’s understanding of water, and the sensibilities of a well-schooled artist. His work evolved into landscape installations built to interact with their surroundings. Minimalist and evocative of zen gardens, the creations became a part of the landscape and a counterpoint and statement, as well.

Building “Yule Lakes”

Returning to the valley in 1982 to teach a two-week site-speciﬁc workshop at Anderson Ranch, Norquist brought his new artistic perspective back from Santa Fe. His students lent their physical assistance as he orchestrated the bulldozing, form setting, concrete pouring, sod installation and artistic frenzy of creating “Yule Lakes” at the art center. Norquist’s vision for the piece was the introduction of“a viewﬁnder to interface the sky and the earth. I wanted to Yule lakes page 10

Carbondale Commentary And the winner is… The entries rolled in and the winner was picked. Carbondalian John Seidel won The Sopris Sun’s fall photo contest. The Sun’s crack team of judges decided that, of the photographers who responded, Seidel snapped the most striking photograph of new snow on Mt. Sopris. Seidel’s photo and other shots from participants appear on pages 12 and 13. Thank you to all who participated.

For Carbondale to eat locally, how much land do we need? By John seidel

Over the past several years I have been following grain markets. The majority of the foods we eat – and the beer I drink – start from grain. In April, 2007, prices for most grains started to rise dramatically. Between April of 2007 and October of 2008 the prices for most grains doubled, tripled and, in the case of rice, rose four times in price. Unlike some earlier price hikes due to monsoons or droughts, these price increases were trend driven. Demand had outpaced supply. Leading the price increase of these commodities was the price of oil. We witnessed the effect the price of oil exerted on the price of goods both in terms of manufacturing and transportation. People began to think about the price of their food in terms of transportation costs. Locally grown produce and meats began to find markets. There is talk of sustainability – and more gardens. I got to wondering what it would take to produce enough food to feed Carbondale. According to Town Hall there are about 6,000 people in Carbondale; let’s just look at six main foods: Wheat, and corn we can grow here; beef, we already have it. Likewise for chicken, eggs and milk. For a balanced meal we will throw in vegetables, which we’re going to grow in our yards. According to infoplease.com, in 2005 the annual per capita consumption for these foods was as follows: Wheat flour: 134 pounds Beef: 62 pounds Chicken: 60 pounds Eggs: 256 per year All Dairy Products: 600 pounds Vegetables: 415 pounds Feeding the 6,000 hungry souls of Carbondale is going to take resources – like land. Grab your calculators; you’re going to multiply these amounts by the number of people in Carbondale and then calculate the acres needed to produce the items in question. For the purposes of this article, I will summarize the acres required to produce the quantities desired. If you don’t like my numbers, do your own Internet search. To bake our bread, we will need 804,000 pounds of flour, and must set aside 455 acres for wheat production. The Department of Agriculture says that in 2005, Pitkin County raised 7,600 tons of hay and 1,500 cattle on 4,000 acres. By my calculation, we need 1,240 three hundredpound steers to satisfy our current meat diet. The numbers seem to work. We even have acres left over. I calculate we only need 580 acres to grow enough hay and corn for 1,500 mother cows to produce 1,200 steers – plus the forest for summer forage. I have used Pitkin County for statistics. Carbondale, because of its location, controls the movement of production from Pitkin County. Garfield County is unlikely to share much, and our food will probably have to be defended against its residents. We will need approximately 120,000 broilers for the numerous dishes requiring chicken wings. To feed the birds, we will need 1,680,000 pounds of corn, which will take 193 acres. And that’s just the chicken salad; now we need the eggs – 1,536,000 of them. For our daily, fresh eggs we will need 4,208 laying hens, and seven more acres for feed. I’ve lumped dairy products together just to provide a rough idea. The lump includes milk, cheese, butter, and foods based on milk fats. We would consume 3,408,000 pounds of it all. So by my calculations, we need 559 acres for Elsie and her 815 contented friends. As I stated, we can grow our own vegetables – but we need 2,490,000 pounds of them. Can we each produce 415 pounds of vegetables in our survival gardens? No. Average vegetable production in the U.S. is 50 pounds per acre. Each person needs 8.3 acres to grow enough vegetables for his or her own consumption. For a true community garden we need 46,320 acres! We have now arrived at total number of acres required to feed all of us locally: 52,107 total, or 8.68 acres per person. As I found, there are approximately 5,000 acres of irrigated hay ground in Pitkin County that might be converted to these needs. So we’re a little bit short. Based on our productive land we could support a population of 499 people in this valley with sustainable food. We’d probably have full employment just feeding ourselves. It’s the vegetables. We have all enjoyed our own homegrown tomatoes and beans, but few gardens can produce sufficient production for an entire year! This little exercise shows that the main need for sustainability is productive land. It also shows that we don’t need any more housing. 2 • THE SOPRIS SUN • OCTOBER 22, 2009

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Valueless vaccinations? Dear Editor: It has been shown via published reports that the rates for polio, diphtheria, whooping cough and measles were in steep decline before the vaccines that claimed to inoculate them were widely administered. “In the history of flu vaccines, there were two years in which the formulated flu vaccine was a total mismatch to the widely-circulating influenza that made people sick, 1968 and 1997. In effect, nobody was vaccinated! If the vaccine was effective at reducing death rates, then we should have seen a huge spike in the death rates during these two years. But what really happened was nothing. The death rates didn't rise at all.” Please refer to “Do Vaccines Matter?” by Shannon Brownlee and Jeanne Lenzer, November 2009, The Atlantic. A quote from my family physician Dr. Incao: “Incredible as it sounds, such a common-sense controlled study comparing vaccinated to unvaccinated children has never been done in America for any vaccination.” How can this be? I am tired of the holier-than-thou belief in western medicine and the CDC. It’s not all bad, our doctors, God bless them, excel in the ER and offer many life saving surgeries. But when it comes to nutrition, health and disease we have a long way to go – as the rates of illness continue to rise. If our methodologies and theories were working, shouldn’t we see a decrease in overall disease? Disease, in most cases, is the result of two things: toxicity and poor nutrition. Yes, genetics plays a role. Over the years, notice how disease rates correlate with the increase in use of medications and vaccines, environmental pollution and the poor nutritional value of our food supply.You won’t find this information in medical school. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, would not be happy. Why isn’t anyone marching in the streets about genetically modified foods (most corn and soy) that cause all types of sickness in laboratory animals? Or the fact that most of our food is loaded with corn syrup that the FDA has known for several years contains mercury? Branden Cohen True Nature Healing Arts Carbondale

Cut carbon with 1A Dear Editor: If we vote yes on 1A, property owners in Eagle and Pitkin will be able to borrow money through a voluntary special assessment on their property tax bills that stays with the property and provides long term, ﬁxed rate repayment for property improvements that will allow the borrower to invest in energy savings improvements. The program does not increase taxes and participation is voluntary. It’s a great way to decrease your carbon footprint and increase the value of your property. Votes must be received by Nov. 3 – if you haven’t received your ballot by Oct. 22, call

your county clerk. Vote yes on 1A! Jacque Whitsitt

Bye bye, “Bonedale” Dear Editor: One lasting favor The Sopris Sun could do for all of us would be to strike the ugly term “’Bonedale” from its pages. If it’s merely a matter of ﬁnding a shorter term than our 10-letter name, “C’dale” is even shorter. Plus it uses the initial“C,”which already stands for “carbon.” If it were appropriate in meaning, “’Bonedale” would be ﬁne for a city of skeletons. Or if we were a thriving center for orthopedic surgery. Or if we lived in one huge dog park where free lunch is served every day to our canine companions. If you choose not to delete that 8-letter term, then you need to educate the city on which way to pronounce it. As of now, this short-form abomination implies that the city name is CarBONEdale, middle syllable rhyming with “moan.” Consistency demands that we all say “carBONEmonoxide,” “carBONE copy,” and speak of “carBONE footprints.” The only other choice would be to keep our name-sound as it is, “Carbondale,” then go ahead with “Bonedale.” But say it like we say the full name, using “bun” as in “hamburger buns,” “cinnamon buns,” or with “nice!” But the simple remedy, instead of having to educate everyone on correct pronunciation, would be for The Sopris Sun to set a good example for other civic-minded folks to follow. Bye bye, ‘Bonedale. Ed Wager Carbondale

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Parks and Recreation Commission votes against Hidden Gems By Trina Ortega In what they called a “heartbreaking” decision, the Carbondale Parks & Recreation Commission (P&RC) voted not to support the Hidden Gems wilderness proposal. Numerous private organizations are backing the Wilderness Workshop’s landmark proposal but, according to the Workshop’s Website, the P&RC, a volunteer commission, is the ﬁrst municipal-level board in the Roaring Fork Valley to take a stand on what has become a controversial topic among recreationists and wilderness advocates. Last month, P&RC was thrust into an unlikely spotlight when about 200 valley residents — mostly off highway vehicle users and snowmobilers — turned up at the commission’s monthly meeting to voice dissent against the Hidden Gems proposal that would add about 400,000 additional acres of wilderness to the White River National Forest. While P&RC did not weigh the September meeting heavily in its decision, stating that it was emotionally charged and not representative of the Carbondale community, P&RC members did not ﬁnd arguments for the Hidden Gems convincing enough to recommend that the Carbondale Board of Trustees support it. “I haven’t seen a compelling enough argument as to why we need more wilderness. I haven’t seen it articulated and, without that, I don’t understand what we’re getting,” said Kathy Small, who made the motion against. However, P&RC Chair Chris Harrison and commissioner Todd Chamberlin said that the majority of attendees at that meeting, as well as citizens across in general, want to protect public lands from oil and gas development. So the commission formed the following motion that passed 5-0 with one abstention: “While we do support additional protection of ecosystem integrity and recreational opportunities of these lands, we recommend that the Board of Trustees not support the Hidden Gems proposal as cur-

rently presented.” Commissioners noted that their motion does not deny that certain special areas – such as Assignation Ridge in the Thompson Creek drainage west of town – do deserve the highest level of congressional protection. With its unique rock formations, “it screams ‘yes’,” Harrison said. “It really is a gem.” “It’s not wilderness we have a problem with, it’s the Gems proposal,” summed up commissioner Rob Comey. Small said the Wilderness Workshop had not presented enough data to justify such a large proposal. The commission referenced Wilderness Workshop surveys stating that 70 percent of people state they want more wilderness. But P&RC members claim the surveys were not representative of Roaring Fork Valley residents. According to Harrison, the survey was of less than 700 people, mostly in the Denver area. Chamberlin, however, pointed out that wilderness isn’t just valuable to the people who access it.“Even if you don’t go back into wilderness, knowing that it’s there is enough for people,” Chamberlin said. In forming their opinion, commission members also agreed that limiting so much access could create increased user conﬂict and open the door to many more rogue trails, especially given the Forest Service’s limited resources to police the lands. If the Hidden Gems, as proposed, were written into law, 46 percent of the WRNF would be closed to motorized and mechanized use. Harrison expressed concern that if the Thompson Creek were closed to mechanized and motorized use, such users would lose their only alternative – close to Carbondale – to the overused trails of Red Hill and the Crown. Comey commented that he believes the Forest Service’s new Travel Management Plan would put more of a “squeeze” on access than the Hidden Gems proposal. After the vote, the commission seemed relieved but many also expressed some sadness. “This is heartbreaking… I want a proposal I

The proposed Hidden Gems Wilderness would include these rock ﬁns west of Carbondale. Carbondale's Parks and Recreation Commission worries that if the wilderness becomes law, mechanized recreation will become too concentrated in nearby non-wilderness areas. Photo courtesy of the Wilderness Workshop can get behind,” Harrison said, alerting fellow P&RC members about a planned gathering of all stakeholders to be organized by Garﬁeld County Commissioner Trési Houpt. “We’re going to need everybody on board … with the Wilderness Workshop to stave off

oil and gas development,” Harrison said of the various users, including hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers, snowmobilers, dirt bikers and four-wheelers, who just now seem to be really digging in their heels over the Hidden Gems.

Town leaders moving quickly toward proposed athletic fields complex By Trina Ortega If given the blessing from the Carbondale Board of Trustees, the Parks & Recreation Department will move forward on a plan to seek roughly $692,000 in special grant funding from Great Outdoors Colorado for a new athletic fields complex estimated to cost nearly $1 million. The Carbondale Community Sports Complex is a joint proposal between the town and the Roaring Fork School District that would add five new soccer/baseball/multi-use fields in south Carbondale, among other upgrades and additions. At its Oct. 14 meeting, the Parks & Recreation Commission (P&RC) voted unanimously to recommend approval for the plan, which maximizes existing town ball fields and reconfigures school district property to provide increased fields available to both RFSD students and the greater Carbondale community. The Board of Trustees was set to discuss the GOCO grant and the sports complex with RE-1 at press time Tuesday night, but formal action is not expected until the next

trustees’ meeting on Oct. 27. For the athletic ﬁelds complex, the town and RFSD would seek $691,600 in special GOCO funding and also be required to match those funds with about $145,000 each, according to RFSD trustee Bill Lamont. “From a community and school district standpoint, we all come out ahead,” Lamont said in a presentation to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Lamont worked with Recreation Director Jeff Jackel, Rich Camp Landscape Architects and other community members to come up with a plan to address the lack of athletic facilities for the school district and the town. Because large-level, special opportunity grant cycles through GOCO only are available every four to ﬁve years, Jackel is pushing for approval in order to meet GOCO’s Dec. 11 grant deadline. “… it is the recommendation of staff that the [Board of Trustees] authorize pursuit of this GOCO special opportunity grant with a local match commitment of what the RE-1 School District will contribute up to $148,200,” states Jackel in a memo.

Lamont described the project as a plans to discuss the plan with club sports “work in progress” because funding and leaders as well, some of whom were present other details are not set, construction of the at the meeting and applauded RFSD and the facilities could begin by 2010 if the town town for tackling a “very pressing issue” for receives GOCO funds. Improvements the town. “I am absolutely encouraged. This is the would include: most dramatic move forward,” said Dave • Four concrete tennis courts; • Reconfiguring Bill Hanks Ballfield for Ritchie, coaching director of the Carbondale multi-purpose softball, Little League and Soccer Club, which enrolls about 200 kids high school baseball play; in the spring and fall. Dee Strack of Carbondale said she • Reconfiguring Ron Patch Ballfield for two multi-purpose softball, Little League hopes town leaders support the collaborative plan, and not just because it would fill baseball and soccer fields; • One (U-10) soccer field (120’ x 210’) a need for student and community athletes. “There is a lot of separation between the on the North Face Park site; • One (U-14) soccer field (165’ x 300’) public school and the community. This would be a fantastic way to bring us toon the high school site; • A parking lot paved with 34 spaces on gether,” said Strack, whose son plays on the RFHS baseball team. the North Face Park site; In order to apply for the GOCO fund• Two lighted sand volleyball courts at ing, the town and RFSD must work out a the high school; • A paved trail (10’ x 3,000’) connecting new intergovernmental agreement that would spell out how the shared fields athletic facilities. Similar to how the fields are used now, should be maintained — considered by the school district would have priority for some to be a feat in itself. The GOCO grant the high school fields and tennis courts when is due in December, and award notification student competitions are scheduled. Lamont is in April 2010. THE SOPRIS SUN • OCTOBER 22, 2009 • 3

News Briefs Work at Snowmass Drive and Main Street delayed Remember a few weeks ago when The Sopris Sun told you the intersection of Snowmass Drive and Main Street would be under construction, and urged you to take an alternate route? You’ve probably noticed that work hasn’t started yet. And it probably isn’t going to start for a while. The hangup is that the Garﬁeld County attorney suddenly got cold feet. The intersection is outside Carbondale’s town limits, and Public Works Director Larry Ballenger had dutifully covered all the bases, applying to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission for permission to work in the RFTA right-of-way and sending an application packet to Garﬁeld County’s road and bridge department and the Board of County Commissioners. The county apparently approved the request to do the work within the county’s jurisdiction, because the application was returned to Carbondale with Commission Chairman John Martin’s signature. But when Town Attorney Mark Hamilton sent a draft intergovernmental agreement for approval by the County Commissioners, to formalize the agreement, County Attorney Don DeFord pulled the item off the agenda. He suggested that Carbondale should annex the intersection to relieve the county of liability. “It looks like the county really does want to see annexation,” Hamilton told the Carbondale Trustees on Oct. 13. He said the

county might pay Carbondale something for taking the intersection off its hands. “I think it would be appropriate for us to go to the county and have a discussion to see what the quid pro quo would be,” Hamilton said.

GarCo seeks citizen input on key land use plan Garﬁeld County is asking citizens with various backgrounds and knowledge to join a Citizen’s Advisory Committee that will help update its comprehensive land use plan. The plan could be in effect for as many as 20 years, so it’s important for people to get involved. The comprehensive plan is a guide used by county ofﬁcials for making land use decisions and policy, and is supposed to be rooted in the values and vision for the future of the community as a whole. A county press release mentions several areas of interest or backgrounds that would be helpful, including rural residents or agricultural landowners; people with ties to the oil and gas industry; tourism and recreation business owners and workers; environmental advocates; and members of the business community, among other groups. The committee will meet monthly. Those not chosen for the advisory committee can get involved through public meetings, online inquiries and comments, stakeholder meetings, and a Sounding Board Survey Group, which is described as “a separate group that will be used to peri-

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odically test values, visions and ideas.” Anyone interested in participating in either the CAC or the Sounding Board Survey Group should send an e-mail to tallen@garﬁeld-county.com. Please include

the following information: name, phone number and e-mail address; place of residence within the county; and any speciﬁc area of interest. NeWs BRIeFs page 15

Cop Shop Thursday, Oct. 8 Carbondale police received a report from a resident of Dakota Court that sometime during the week of Sept. 20, her bullet-gray, 18-speed Bianchi bicycle, worth about $400, had been stolen. Saturday, Oct. 10 At 4:50 p.m. a woman reported that her car had been stolen from the parking lot at the Carbondale Nature Park while she was walking her dog. Shortly later, the car was found nearby undamaged and with nothing missing. Sunday, Oct. 11 At 1:30 a.m. an ofﬁcer drove two intoxicated women home from The Black Nugget. Sunday, Oct. 11 At 1:42 p.m. a suitcase was found sitting on the sidewalk in front of Teresa’s Market. An ofﬁcer found valuables inside, but also some business cards, and attempted to contact the suitcase’s owner. Sunday, Oct. 11 At 8:51 p.m. police received a report that a man had climbed

the wall of European Antiques on Main Street. Officers searched the roof and the surrounding area but found no one. Tuesday, Oct. 13 At 9 a.m. police responded to a call from Garfield Avenue about a boy who wouldn’t go to school. Upon arrival, an officer found the boy in tears and complaining of being “thrown around” the house. His grandmother said that the boy’s father had been trying to drag the child out the door to the car. The officer ended up driving the boy to school. Wednesday, Oct. 14 A man stopped by the police department to complain that he had wasted $8,000 on an attorney for an immigration-related case. The attorney had allegedly “messed up his case,” and was not even a member of the Colorado Bar Association. Wednesday, Oct. 14 At 1:22 p.m. a woman reported that she had left her purse in a shopping cart in City Market. The purse was later found in the women’s restroom at the market, minus $200.

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High school students to oﬀer Web design to Chamber members By Jeremy Heiman YouthEntity, a Carbondale agency that specializes in creating real-life work opportunities for students, is getting ready to launch a program that will train local students to build Websites for local businesses for very reasonable prices. Under the program, known as WebEntity, local high school students, mentored by professionals or knowledgeable adults from the community, will be doing the Website design work. YouthEntity has created this program in partnership with the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce. Businesses that hold chamber memberships will be eligible to have promotional Websites designed at discounted prices. “We’re getting ready to launch,” said Kirsten McDaniel, executive director of YouthEntity. “We’re just in the process of premarketing our services.” Sherri Harrison, executive director of the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, said this is a great opportunity for the students, the volunteers and the businesses.

“It’s an all-around win-win for everybody,” she said. McDaniel said it will be excellent professional training for the kids doing the work. “I think it’s really a youth development opportunity,” she said. “It’s great résumé building experience.” She said the program may also be able to beneﬁt high tech ﬁrms, by providing a supply of skilled employees. It will certainly be good for local businesses that can’t afford the $5,000, $10,000 or even more to get a professionally designed site, McDaniel said. For the same reason, the program won’t compete unfairly with professional Web developers. The customers for these studentbuilt sites are expected to be businesses that otherwise would be doing without Websites, Harrison said. And a Website is increasingly an important asset for even small businesses, she added. The chamber has already developed a brochure to market the offer, called “Webin-a-box,” to businesses.“Get your business connected! Have your own website! Put a

student to work,” urges the brochure. Harrison said the services will mainly be marketed to chamber members through electronic means. At this point, prices have been set for three levels of service. The “Get Started” package, including a home page with pictures, personalized design and three additional pages, goes for $495 to chamber members. The “Get Better” site, for $695, has all that plus 10 additional pages. The “Go For It” package has all of the above, with up to 15 pages and video and blog capabilities, and the owner gets the tools and skills to manage the site, all for $995. All prices are $200 higher for businesses that are not chamber members. YouthEntity and the Chamber of Commerce are easing into the program with a “soft launch” — the Website building part of WebEntity still has some gearing up to do. More student participants are needed. The program will probably need a team of six, McDaniel said. Volunteer adult mentors critical to the program have to be found, too. The stu-

dents who will participate all have had considerable classroom work with computers, but much of the Website-building knowledge will come from mentoring and handson training. The program will start small in Carbondale, she said, but there has been talk of expanding to valley-wide “I don’t think we’ll have any lack of interest in the program,” Harrison said. McDaniel is optimistic, too. “I think it’s going to be a lot of fun,” she said. “It’s another opportunity for professional development for the kids and that’s what we strive to do.”

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To volunteer to serve as a mentor for the WebEntity program, call Morgan Jacober, associate director of YouthEntity, 379-5608.

Parking, building heights still contentious in Village at Crystal River proposal By Trina Ortega The Carbondale Planning & Zoning Commission and the Peregrine Development Group are inching closer to an agreement on the 24-acre Village at Crystal River proposal (formerly called the Marketplace), but not without concessions from both parties. Rich Schierburg, a managing partner of the Peregrine Group, returned to the P&Z on Oct. 15 to present updates on his plan for a mixed-use development along Highway 133, north of Main Street. Schierburg seeks to rezone the property as a planned unit development to allow for a 59,000foot grocery store, retail/commercial space and 268 residential units. With sign-off from the P&Z on such items as parks and open space and internal streets, the plan is closer to a recommendation. But P&Z commissioners still don’t wholeheartedly support the increased building heights in the proposal, or what some call a “sea of parking” for the grocery store on north end of the development. Town planner Doug Dotson and commissioner Lorey Esquibel continue to ex-

“No matter how many trails you put through there, it doesn’t make [the proposed parking lot] pedestrian friendly.” Ben Bohmfalk Carbondale Planning and Zoning Commissioner press reservations about the two fourstory, 49-foot buildings proposed for the development. But in a straw poll on Oct. 15, the P&Z gave Schierburg the green light to move forward with his plan for the two structures if they come with beneﬁts to the town, such as commercial space on the ground ﬂoor, underground parking, or

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an increased number of affordable housing units. The site is currently zoned to allow 35foot building heights, but Schierburg says the taller structures would create quality commercial and residential space. Plus, he argues the two buildings would be well positioned away from Highway 133 and close to the park-and-ride. He further stated that the buildings would attract commercial uses, as recommended by the citizen-led Economic Roadmap Group, which Schierburg has been involved with while working on this project over the past four years. Parking was another topic of review at the Oct. 15 public hearing, and the biggest point of contention was the 146,000 square feet of parking that would be associated with the grocery store. Most P&Z members said the design is well done with landscaping along Highway 133, landscaped islands and pedestrian paths that negate the “sea of parking.” However, commissioners Ben Bohmfalk and Jeff Dickinson both said the large parking lot still was not acceptable. “No matter

how many trails you put through there, it doesn’t make it pedestrian friendly,” Bohmfalk said, adding that perhaps the grocery store could be moved to the middle of the lot to break up the parking. That would be “a non-starter” for the grocer, argued Schierburg. He said he would pull the application if the commission demanded the grocery store be moved. “If that’s what you want me to do, I’ve wasted a lot of time, and I’ve wasted a lot of money,” he said. Schierburg said he already has cut down the number of parking spaces desired by the potential grocer, and that the berms and landscaping mitigate the concern over visibility of the parking lot.

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The public hearing on the Village at Crystal River is expected to continue in November, with Schierburg presenting additional changes based on feedback from the P&Z and town staff.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dale for the Dayâ&#x20AC;? Community organizers are asking YOU to turn out this Saturday, Oct. 24, at 3:50 p.m. to participate in a rolling parade and a photo shoot â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all for the sake of ďŹ ghting climate change. The event is part of the 350.org campaign, an attempt to unite communities around the world in an effort to bring a meaningful response to climate change from political leaders. In â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dale, everybody will meet at the Third Street Center, where participants will have a chance to donate non-perishable food items to LIFT-UP. Then participants will roll over to Sopris Park, where organizers will position everyone in a 350 formation. Brent Moss will take aerial photos, and groundlevel photos will be taken by Jane (yours truly) Bachrach. These photos will be sent to lawmakers. Ride your bike, skateboard, roller skates, scooter or any kind of nonmotorized vehicle to participate. Walkers are welcome, too. The parade will roll on, eventually to a party at Dos Gringos. You can go to 350.org/dalefortheday for more info.

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Bowled over Congrats to â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Daleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Special Olympics athlete David Hayes who recently took second place at the Special Olympics Regional Bowling tournament that was held at Burning Mountain Bowl in New Castle. David bowled two terriďŹ c games with scores of 110 and 111. Way to go David!

Fix your windshield, support The Sun Diane and David Zamansky, owners of Novus Auto Glass Repair and Replacement, located at 500 Buggy Circle, are generously donating 10 percent of in-shop repair sales during the week of Oct. 26-30 to The Sopris Sun. It's a great time to get your windshield repaired and help the newspaper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We've been advertising in the Sun since it started,â&#x20AC;? Diane says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re glad to have a local paper in town, and want to help keep it going. We feel fortunate to live here, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pay it forward.â&#x20AC;? Please call for an appointment in advance at 963-3891.

Huntinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for truck RiďŹ&#x201A;e season started on Oct. 10. This is a time here in western Colorado when most hunters go lookinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for buck. That weekend, however, one of our most reliable sources was driving along Highway 133 when he saw some hunters from Nebraska gathered around their red truck on the side of the road. So he stopped to see if he could help. Oil was leaking from the truck and there were two bullet holes through the door and one through the engine compartment. He told us that these rookie hunters had seen some bucks and were so excited â&#x20AC;&#x153;that they had just seen actual animals,â&#x20AC;? that they were â&#x20AC;&#x153;beyond just being in a frenzy.â&#x20AC;? One of the hunters said,â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh God, let me tell you about these bucks.â&#x20AC;? Longer story short, they were so hyped up about seeing some bucks that they were obviously â&#x20AC;&#x153;seeing redâ&#x20AC;? and shot their truck by accident.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ďŹ&#x201A;eeting beneďŹ ts of marathonsâ&#x20AC;? Proud father Frosty Merriott relayed a tidbit to Scuttlebutt. Early this month, his daughter, Heather Chambliss, was quoted in The Wall Street Journal about the beneďŹ ts of marathons. Heather is a University of Memphis professor specializing in exercise motivation. The article points out that the nationwide boom in marathon participation may not actually be doing much for public health; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the occasional sprint (or even marathon) thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make you healthy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a long-term commitment to exercise. The article is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ďŹ&#x201A;eeting beneďŹ ts of marathons,â&#x20AC;? and was published Oct. 6.

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Seventh-grade humanitarians organize Halloween carnival By Trina Ortega They’ve sold sunﬂower seeds and ﬂower bulbs, and purchased heifer cows, dolphins and rainforest land to make the world a brighter place. Now, four seventh-grade students are organizing a Halloween carnival to put smiles on preschoolers’ faces while raising funds for the Roaring Fork Family Resource Centers (RFFRC). The carnival is part of the Halloween Happening and fourth annual Pumpkin Carving Contest on Oct. 30 and is a family event that also includes a costume contest, Spellbinder Story Tellers, pumpkin bowling, a silent auction, and apple cider and other refreshments. Each has her own story about volunteerism, but a simple conversation one day at the pool led Emily Bruell, Fiona Laird, Tavia Teitler, and Kira Willis to form Children For a Better World (which they proudly refer to as CFBW), an organization that raises money for causes close to home and around the globe. “We thought we should start something that donates money and makes the world a better place,” Fiona said. The foursome (three of whom attend Carbondale Middle School) are the self-named “directors” of CFBW, and last year they hosted a neighborhood carnival that raised approximately $200. Compared to that event, the girls say they are much more organized for this year’s carnival and have come up with the games, gathered some of the equipment, created a poster for the carnival, and picked out prizes that are nontoxic and

emily Bruell, kira Willis and Tavia Teitler display some of the games and prizes for the carnival they are organizing as part of the RFFRC Halloween Happening on Oct. 30. Not pictured is Fiona laird, who is also helping to organize the carnival. Photo by Trina Ortega safe for children. “I think it’s going to be a lot of fun for preschool age people,” Emily said. RFFRC was awarded a Colorado Women’s Foundation grant to help fund the carnival. The grant enables RFFRC Director Katie Marshall to work with the girls in getting organized. “It’s kind of like herding cats,” Marshall said. “One doesn’t check her email… but that’s OK. We are able to communicate.” “I have a busy schedule,” Emily replied, while testing out some of the games Monday evening. “We want to try to accomplish another

helpful thing in our community,” explained Tavia, who ﬁrst engaged in humanitarian projects by sewing bags from upholstery samples and selling them at the farmers’ market.

She raised $75 to buy a cow for a destitute family through Heifer International. Fiona volunteered with her family to plant trees and in fourth grade organized other students to sell flower bulbs as a fundraiser for Crystal River Elementary School. “My mom and I were ordering bulbs for our garden and we thought it’d be so cool to brighten up the town with flowers,” she said. Emily offered babysitting services and used half of the money to pay for a water buffalo through Heifer International. She also wrote and illustrated “Emily’s Alphabet Book” to raise additional money. Kira is a member of the student council at Glenwood Springs Middle School and has been involved with the Builders Club, which organizes trash pickup events, Toys for Tots donations, and volunteer opportunities at the nonprofit Colorado Animal Rescue (CARE). Their projects have spread smiles and pride but they’ve also had fun. The girls invite other students to help further their cause. They said they will distribute information soon about how to be a part of Children For a Better World.

Next Steps:

The little kids’ carnival begins at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, followed by the other events at 6 p.m. at the Fourth Street Plaza. Entry forms for the pumpkin carving are available at Dancing Colours Studio or the Carbondale Recreation and Community Center, and pumpkins should be dropped off at the Plaza between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Judging takes place at 6:30 p.m., and prizes (including two tickets to see the Colorado Avalanche) will be awarded. For more information about the event, email kjmarshall@rfsd.k12.co.us or call 384-5689.

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Community Calendar

To list your event, email information to news@soprissun.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday. events take place in Carbondale unless noted.

THURSDAY Oct. 22

SATURDAY Oct. 24

TEEN READ EVENT • Teen Read Week continues through Oct. 24.Young readers are invited to stop by the Gordon Cooper Branch Library to vote on the best and worst young adult books of 2009. At 4 p.m. Thursday, the library will host a “Henna for Teens” program where participants can create their own henna designs. For more information, call 963-2889.

CLIMATE ACTION DAY • Carbondale will celebrate “Dale for the Day” and commit to supporting climate change action with a bicycle parade, community photo and food drive beginning at 3:50 p.m. at the Third Street Center. Be present for the community photo that will be shared at www.350.org. Nonperishable food items will be donated to Lift Up. A celebration will follow at Dos Gringos. For more information visit 350.org/dalefortheday.

CMC YOGA • Wendy Anderson offers Beginning Kundalini Yoga from 8:30-10 a.m. Thursdays beginning Oct. 22 and running through Dec. 10 at the Colorado Mountain College Lappala Center. Call 963-2172 to register. AFTER-SCHOOL INVITE • Access Roaring Fork and the Afterschool Alliance will host an open house celebration to celebrate the 10th annual Lights on Afterschool from 3:45-6 p.m. at Carbondale Middle School. Students will showcase their talents for art, academics, dance and sports. Call 963-5646 for more information and to RSVP. GREEN DRINKS • The Sustainability Center of the Rockies (SCoR) hosts a networking event for nonproﬁts, academia, government and business from 5-7 p.m. at the Third Street Center at 520 S. 3rd Street. For more information, visit greendrinks.org.

MACROBIOTICS CLASS • True Nature Healing Arts, 549 Main St., holds the workshop “Balancing Yin and Yang in Daily Life” with Fred Pulver from 4-6 p.m. Learn how food and food quality affect health, wellbeing and happiness. Cost is $25. Call 9630229 for more info. LIBRARY TEEN EVENT • To celebrate Teen Read Week, the Glenwood Springs and Gordon Cooper Branch Libraries will compete against each other in an epic battle of good vs. bad for the Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament at 3 p.m. Call the Gordon Cooper Branch Library at 963-2889 for full details.

SUNDAY Oct. 25

STIMULUS KICK-OFF • The town will sponsor a brief, informative kick-off meeting for the “Go Green, Get Green” Carbondale Stimulus Campaign. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. For more information, call 963-1890.

LIVE MUSIC • Ella, at 348 Main St., will host Acoustic Mayhem for Sunday Bluegrass Brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info, call 704-0377.

MTN. FAIR SLIDE SHOW • CCAH kicks off its membership drive with the Mountain Fair slide show,Third Street Center plans, and free drinks and appetizers at 7 p.m. at Dos Gringos. New and renewing members welcome. For more information, check out carbondalearts.com.

KIDS B-BALL BEGINS • The Dinky Dunkers introductory recreational basketball program for ﬁrst- and second-grade girls and boys begins Oct. 26 and runs through Nov. 19. Girls will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, boys will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Carbondale Recreation and Community Center. Fee is $35. For more information, call the recreation department at 704-4190.

COMMUNITY FORUM • The Roaring Fork School District will host a district-wide community forum at Carbondale Middle School at 7 p.m. Learn how the district challenges and inspires each and every student. For more information, call 384-6009. ECO-GODDESS TUNES • Eco-Goddess at 335 Main Street will host Ann Federowicz and John Sommers from 7-9 p.m. For more information, call 963-7316. ‘PRIDE & PREJUDICE’ • CMC presents Jon Jory’s stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel at 7 p.m. Oct. 22-24 at the New Space Theatre at 3000 County Road 114 in Glenwood Springs. A matinee will be staged at 2 p.m. Oct. 25. Call 947-8252 for more information and 947-8177 for tickets.

FRIDAY Oct. 23

MONDAY Oct. 26

ZUMBA OFFERED • Colorado Mountain College offers a new ﬁtness class with a Latin dance ﬂair. Class meets noon to 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Oct. 26 at the Lappala Center. Call 963-2172 to register. YOGA FOR HEALTH • Kundalini Yoga for Health & Immunity is offered from 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays from Oct. 26 through Dec. 7 at the Colorado Mountain College Lappala Center in Carbondale. Call 963-2172 to register.

TUESDAY Oct. 27 MOMS-TO-BE YOGA • The six-week “Yoga for Pregnant Women with Pixie” at True Nature Healing Arts continues from

MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre shows“Capitalism: A Love Story” at 8 p.m. Oct. 23-29 and“The Hangover”at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 24-25.

FRI.-SUN. Oct. 23-25 ‘MEDICINE WHEEL’ TRAINING • Sacred Tree clinic presents The Medicine Wheel Model to Natural Horsemanship talk and weekend workshop with Phillip Whiteman Jr. Through his Medicine Wheel Model, Phillip demonstrates that the spirit of the sacred horse teaches us to be better human beings. A free talk and introduction will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday. The workshops will be Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit medicinewheelmodel.com or contact Brigette Schabdach at (970) 390-4227 or visit sacredtree.com. 8 • THE SOPRIS SUN • OCTOBER 22, 2009

Family Resource Centers. For more information, email kjmarshall@rfsd.k12.co.us or call 384-5689.

SATURDAY Oct. 31 MASqUERADE BALL • The Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts presents the “Boo Coo Jazz Band Masquerade Ball.” Come dressed up, enjoy live music, dancing, socializing, food and libations. The ball is at 7 p.m. at the center for the arts. For tickets and info, call 945- 2414 or visit glenwoodarts.org/events. noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. $12 for drop-in or punch pass. For more info, call 963-9900. TRUSTEES MEET • The Carbondale Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall.

WEDNESDAY Oct. 28 ROTARY PRESENTATION • The Rotary Club of Carbondale meets weekly at 6:45 a.m. at the ﬁre station building at 301 Meadowood Drive. This Wednesday’s speaker is Evan Zislis from YouthZone. Guests welcome. Breakfast is $12. For more information, call Jay Leavitt at 379-1436. SCHOOL BOARD MEETS • The RFSD Board of Directors meets at 5 p.m. at the district ofﬁce, 1405 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs. For more information, email info@rfsd.org. PIZZA TUNES • Rich Huttenhower and Eric Gross play live from 7-10 p.m. at White House Pizza. Go to whitehousepizza.com for more information. No cover.

Further Out SUNDAY Nov. 1

CALL FOR ARTISTS • The deadline to apply for the 19th annual “Winterfest Arts and Crafts Show” at the Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts is Nov. 1. An artist opening is 6 p.m. Nov. 6, and exhibit runs through Dec. 16. For more info, call 9452414 or visit glenwoodarts.org/exhibits.

MONDAY Nov. 2 MUERTOS CELEBRATION • Thunder River Theatre Company hosts the sixth annual El Dia de los Muertos Celebration at 6 p.m. Nov. 2 at the theatre. The event is free and features readings and poetry by local high school students, Aspen Santa Fe's Folklorico Dancers, TRTC actors, songs, a slide show and special decorations by CRMS. Cake and hot chocolate will be served. Go to thunderrivertheatre.com for more details.

WINE TASTING • Sopris Liquor and Wine hosts a free wine tasting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the southeast corner of Main Street and Highway 133. Free hors d’oeuvres.

THURSDAY Oct. 29 HEALTH SCREENINGS • Mountain Family Health Centers will conduct free health screenings from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Basalt Middle School in Basalt. Screenings are open to the public.Anyone may attend. Call Sharla Gallegos at 618-3159 for more information. P&Z MEETS • Carbondale Planning & Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Town Hall. On the agenda: Carbondale Elementary School rezoning.

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Community Briefs Explore Spain with CMC Adult community members and Colorado Mountain College students who are looking for a learning vacation are invited to explore the culture and language of Spain. This February, CMC professor Mary Ebuna will lead a semester-long journey to that country. The class starts with a week in the capital, Madrid, with its museums, monuments, theater and ﬂamenco restaurants. Students then spend a day in the historic capital,Toledo, home to the revered painter El Greco. Later, students will walk the ancient city walls of Avila, have lunch overlooking the Roman aqueduct in Segovia and explore the castle where the Catholic kings planned the re-conquest of Spain. Students may also opt to take a shorter, two-week course during which they will stay with host families in Granada. For more information, contact Mary Ebuna at (719) 486-4224 or mebuna@coloradomtn.edu.

Library events Garﬁeld County libraries are offering a variety of events for teens this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 24, teens from Glenwood Springs and Carbondale will have a chance to compete against each other in the Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament, which will be held at both branch libraries from noon to 3 p.m. On Thursday, Oct. 22, the Gordon Cooper library in Carbondale will host a “henna for teens” program starting at 4 p.m. Henna is a natural dye that has been used for thousands of years by a wide variety of cultures. When applied to the skin, designs can last for a week

or two. Traditional designs will be available, or you can create your own. Parental permission slips are required. From Oct. 19-24, teens can vote for their favorite – and least favorite – young adult books at the Gordon Cooper library during Teen Read Week. There will also be book review forms to recommend books to other readers. For more information on any of the above events, call the Gordon Cooper Branch Library at 963-2889, or the Glenwood Springs branch at 945-5958.

Native American horsemanship Phillip Whiteman, Jr., a Northern Cheyenne Indian from Lame Deer, Mont., will present the philosophy of the Medicine Wheel using a demonstration with two horses from Friday, Oct. 23 to Sunday, Oct. 25 at Cedar Ridge Ranch on Missouri Heights. Participants will be taught the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of working with and training horses according to native American tradition. The presentations include traditional inspirational story-telling and songs. A free talk and demonstration will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Friday evening, followed by hot food and tea served from 7-7:30 p.m. A two-day program will be held from 9:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, contact Brigette Schabdach at 970-3904227 or visit sacredtree.com.

Parents: get involved A district-wide Parent Involvement Forum will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 at Carbon-

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dale Middle School. Roaring Fork Re-1 administrators and school board members will be on hand to discuss the important role parents play in public education, and to listen to participants’ ideas on how the district can

help parents engage with their child’s education. District personnel will also explain the “parent promise” that will run in school newsletters in October. For more information, email Info@rfsd.org or call 384-6001.

Sports Briefs

Locals fare well at Taekwondo championships On Oct. 10, students of Carbondale’s PRO TKD (Taekwondo) Martial Art Center won 48 medals at a state championship in Denver. The center took first place at the Everything but Sparring Championship, which was a qualifier for the Martial Arts Commissioners National Championships to be held Nov. 21 in Florida. Eleven of the centers won the 48 medals. Jordan Tribble from Glenwood Springs High School earned five gold medals and two silver medals, winning the championship sword in the black belt division for competitors aged 16 and above. Janet Lapin and Chris Waldmann from El Jebel and Carbondale, respectively, tied for the championship in the same age group of the colored belt division. Aldo Pinela from Carbondale Middle School was the sword winner for the 15-and-under black belt division, winning three gold and two silver medals, and a bronze. Alex Zavala, also from CMS, won the colored belt 15 and under division, earning four gold medals, one silver and a bronze. Todd Burkholder of Carbondale won two silver medals. The 15 and under black belt reserve grand champion was Nicole Cerdenola of Roaring Fork High School. Brianda Perea of CMS captured a handful of medals as well, as did CMS student Matthew Wampler, who earned two gold, and one bronze, medals in the colored belt reserve division. Nick Hunsaker of the Waldorf School took home one gold medal, one silver and a bronze. sPORTs BRIeFs page 15

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Art show openings

Artists, it's not too late to apply for the 19th annual Winterfest Arts and Crafts Show at the Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts. Food and holiday related items, along with other artistic media are accepted. Applications are due by Nov. 1. Artwork delivery is Nov. 2. An artist opening and celebration will be held Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. The exhibit will run from Nov. 6 through Dec. 16. For more information, call 945-2414 or visit glenwoodarts.org/exhibits.

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“Yule Lakes” evolved with the landscape continued om page 1 pull the sky into the water.”He finished the installation with organic borders of river rock, placed one by one “like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle.” Then, Norquist returned to Santa Fe, leaving “Yule Lakes” behind. The reflecting pools filled with water from the sprinklers, chipmunks drank timidly at the edges. People sat on the sunny slabs and ate their lunches, potters broke their flawed vessels on the adjacent rock slope. The sky moved across the water’s surface, the snow settled and melted to reveal the work anew each spring. Twenty-five years later in 2007, a new two-week workshop was offered at Anderson Ranch, focusing on “Yule Lakes.” Taught by Mexican sculptor and environmental site-specific artist Helen Escobedo, the course began by exploring the work itself and an attempt to relocate the artist. In the intervening decades, Norquist had married, raised a family and moved back to Carbondale to school his youngest son at CRMS. And so he came home to “Yule Lakes.” Returning to Anderson Ranch, Norquist was reconnected to the piece and touched by the students’ curiosity and enthusiasm. The experience also offered an opportunity to witness the physical evolution of the installation. The pools were full of thick red algae and the formerly black concrete frames had bleached to gray in the sun. The landscape had penetrated the art

that had been built to reﬂect it. The students studied the piece and produced conceptual plans for creatively working with the existing structures. Then they pitched in to rejuvenate “Yule Lakes,” cleaning the dead leaves and algae out of the pools, scrubbing down the concrete, weeding and restoring the work to its original order and calm. A celebration and rededication for “Yule Lakes”was held, offering the artist a rare opportunity to experience the completed circle of a work, its effect on people who used and viewed it over time and the satisfaction of its longevity.

landscape is fuzzier, softer, more natural.” He stood on the little grass rise overlooking “Yule Lakes” and studied the changing reﬂections in the fading light. “I wanted to create a space where peo-

ple can feel at peace and focus”he said quietly. “It’s interesting how these works take on a life of their own. This one had had a long, full life. I’m really thankful that it lived here so long and was appreciated.”

Saying goodbye On a brilliant October day in 2009, Norquist drove his truck up the valley for a farewell visit to “Yule Lakes.” The land on which it is installed has been sold to the school district for employee housing and the work is soon to be destroyed in the construction process. A metal construction fence already surrounded the site and the adjacent buildings were being demolished. He brought a broom, and swept the slabs in silence, then thoughtfully rearranged a few river rocks in the borders. The golden trees of autumn were reflected perfectly in the square pools. Yellow aspen leaves floated on the water’s surface. He ran a finger over the tiny plants sprouted between the river rocks and noted that “the seam between the piece and the elliot Norquist takes a last look at his creation. Photo by Rebecca Young

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e heart of Carbondale Camy Britt: the iendly soul of Main Street By Jane Bachrach If you’ve been living in Carbondale for a while, chances are you know Camy Britt, and she knows you. She knows your name, what you do, where you work, and where you like to hang. If you don’t know Britt it’s more than likely that you’ve seen her cruising down Main Street on her white bicycle. Her dark blond hair, cut in a short simple “doo,” is almost always hiding under her bike helmet. Most of the time, she’s smiling. “I like talking and making people feel good,” Britt says. And, that’s just what she does best. When she bikes around town to “check everything out,” she likes to stop and visit certain folks. According to Britt, the “main stops,” on her route are Misers Mercantile, Phat Thai and KDNK. “Sam is the owner of Misers, and she likes to see me every day,” Britt said. “I like to go to Phat Thai cause Jason’s the cutest one there, and I know everyone at KDNK and enjoy talking to them.” “I’m not shy around new people at all,” Britt says. She speaks her mind and certainly doesn’t lack self-conﬁdence. “I just brighten everyone’s day up because when I walk in they smile,” she said, adding, “It makes me feel proud to brighten up people’s day. It’s my smile and my happiness they like.” It’s also her heart.

KDNK Station manager Steve Skinner says, “We don’t call her DJ Sunshine for nothing.” Britt graduated from Roaring Fork High School this spring and is currently trying to ﬁgure out where to focus her energy. Her challenge is to ﬁnd pursuits that utilize her strengths – her amazing social skills, intuition and love of children – yet allow for her various information-processing and learning disabilities. The 21-year-old is currently doing a number of different things in order to determine any interests she might like to pursue. She is currently helping her parents, Jeff and Cathy Britt, at Dancing Colours, their gift shop and creative studio. “She’s a good organizer, and really good at staying on task,” Cathy said. Britt has also been volunteering her time at different organizations in Carbondale, and especially enjoys her work at Mt. Sopris Montessori preschool. “Right now my main interest is working with little kids, and just to be with the little kids is fun. They are pretty cute,” she said. Britt loves her 4-month-old wheaten terrier, Sophie. She loves to dance and she loves to make people smile. “I’m always learning from Camy,” her mom says. “She’s always happy and she’s the light of my life.” Local businessman Ron Speaker says, “Camy puts the C in Carbondale.”

Camy Britt and her well-loved wheaten terrier, sophie. Photo by Jane Bachrach

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The Winning Shot: John seidel, of Carbondale, submitted the most striking photograph of early season snow on Mt sopris.

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Photo contest: new snow on Mt. Sopris A handful of Sopris Sun readers submitted entries to our fall photo contest, but the most striking photo came from John Seidel, of Carbondale (facing page). For his win, Seidel will be awarded dinner for two at a local eatery. Carbondale residents Ed Werner (bottom left, left) and Mid Levis (below) also sent in captivating shots. Way to go, John! And thank you to all who participated.

Runner up: Photo by ed Werner, Carbondale

Runner up: Photo by Mid levis, Carbondale

Non-profit highlight Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities: Building Community rough Art Mission: To enhance the creative life of the Carbondale community How: The Carbondale Mountain Fair, Summer of Music free concerts, music appreciation classes, curriculum-based school arts programming, First Fridays, CCAH gallery space, after-school art for kids, chamber music concerts, All Valley Photograph Association, Green Is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza, Valley Visual Art Show, Public School Arts Exhibition and much more! Needs: We need you! Membership keeps CCAH thriving. Memberships start at $40. JOIN US AT 7 P.M. OCT. 22 AT DOS GRINGOS, FOR OUR MEMBERSHIP THANK-YOU PARTY AND 2009 MOUNTAIN FAIR SLIDESHOW. Drinks and Appetizers on us…membership on you! Stop by and join or renew. www.carbondalearts.com This space sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities.

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Still running and rocking Carbondale couple brings the new baby along By Chris Van leuven Sept. 27 – Mixed among the runners at the starting line of the Glenwood Canyon Shufﬂe Race for Literacy, stands a lanky runner, his glasses connected with athletic tape to a string around his neck, goatee cut short, and pushing a stroller. “Try to beat the guy with the baby,” says the announcer, half joking. The racers didn’t stand a chance. Mike Schneiter won the 5K race with a time of 19:12. “I’ve never been so happy to run with my daughter, Selah [and win]. This is my favorite way to do stuff now,” he says. Mike, 33, is a teacher and cross-country coach at Glenwood Springs High School. Originally from Monticello, Iowa, he’s married to Joy Womack Schneiter, 27, a similarly determined athlete who works as the school nurse at Colorado Rocky Mountain School and hails from Billings, Mont. They’re both competitive racers and accomplished rock climbers, and have spent numerous nights – often together – on the big walls of Zion and Yosemite. Regarding his relationship with Joy, Mike says, “I had a mental list prepared of what I wanted, or needed really. Joy met every detail.” He continues, “She is my favorite climbing partner, best friend, and an all-around great companion. Joy and I met climbing, fell in love climbing on Yosemite’s 3,200-foot El Capitan, and continue to make climbing an important part of what we do.” Joy delivered Selah on April 3 of this year and has already signed up for another ultra run, this time a 50-miler. “I run to express my passion and love for life, see beautiful scenery and connect to Creation,” she says. “I met Mikey while camping and climbing in the Needles ﬁve years ago,” Joy says. “I thought he was really cute,

but he was on a ‘freedom from women’ trip. It took about a week to convince him that he should let me tag along on El Cap with him and his two friends. I don't know if I really just wanted to climb a big wall, which I thought was totally out of my league, or if my subconscious knew that I should go. Either way, I guess it worked out.” “In college [at Montana State University], I did a few longer races,” continues Joy, “but really started doing marathon and longer runs four years ago. That is where I found my calling. My strength is that I just never quit. I just have the ability to keep going.” Most parents slow down when they have a child. Not Joy and Mike. If anything, it has made them more driven. Selah, now seven months, has already spent two weeks in the Czech republic, and six weeks in California, playing in El Cap Meadow and napping by Sierra lakes. Now, says Joy, Mike “has drifted more towards climbing while I have drifted more towards running. We are both okay with that and help the other make time.” “I think we’ve proven that you could still do rad things and have a great time with a little one in tow,” says Mike. When it comes to climbing, Mike is ahead of the pack, just as he was at the Canyon Shufﬂe. He goes climbing when it’s cold, raining or even snowing, leaving the crags when the elements absolutely force him out. He’s solid on the ice, too, climbing frozen waterfalls when they’re in season. “I love the unknown and treading where no one has been before,” he says.“I love the adrenaline and most importantly, the friendship and teamwork involved in doing new routes or obscure adventure routes.” And Joy, who works 40-plus hours a week at CRMS while Mike works part time at Glenwood high says, “My big goal right now is to do a 100-miler next summer. I still

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News Briefs continued om page 4 Local historian and storyteller pens book Local writer and historian Charlotte Graham celebrated the release of her ﬁrst book last Saturday, Oct 17. The new volume is titled, “Memoirs of a River… Up the Crystal: People and Places in the Crystal River Valley.” It is a compilation of the columns Graham has been penning in The Crystal Valley Echo since 2007. “Memoirs” offers 140 pages of tales and anecdotes, photos and drawings of those who’ve made their lives between Carbondale and McClure Pass. The book opens with an account from Clifford Duncan, a Northern Ute elder whose family, four generations ago, was dwelling in the valley when the ﬁrst Europeans arrived. It concludes with Lew Ron Thompson, whose forebears says Graham, likely met Duncan’s when they came to the valley in the late 1800s. “Usually books have a beginning and an ending to them,” Graham said. “It’s just magic the way this book came out full circle.” In between the volume’s two “bookends,” Graham offers stories of the valley’s by-gone ski resort and coal mining, of its Ute curse and ranches, and of its distinctive residents. The book will be available in local stores. For more information, call (970) 704-0567, or go to marbledweller.com.

Garfield initiative offers free compact flourescents The Garfield New Energy Communities Initiative (G-NECI) will be giving away free,

energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs at town halls throughout Garfield County. “Free light bulbs! What’s not to like?”said Carbondale Mayor Michael Hassig, who also serves as chairman of the Garfield Initiative. All Garfield County residents are invited to stop by any town hall that’s convenient, from Parachute to Carbondale, to pick up two free energy efficient light bulbs. Holy Cross Energy customers who live in Garfield, Eagle or Pitkin counties can also get free bulbs at the town halls. G-NECI is partnering with the City of Glenwood Springs, the county, Holy Cross Energy and Excel Energy to offer the two spiral-style CF bulbs. The 15-watt bulb is the equivalent of a 60-watt incandescent bulb, and the 20-watt bulb is equivalent to a 75watt incandescent. Heather McGregor, of the initiative, said she dropped off 100 sets of bulbs to Carbondale Town Hall last week, and Holy Cross is delivering bulbs as well. Supplies are limited, but McGregor plans to re-stock town hall intermittently and hopes the bulbs will last for at least a month.

Senior Matters bustling with fall programs Already comfortable in their new home at the Third Street Center, members of Senior Matters are busy with fundraising, classes and organizational restructuring. Diane Johnson reported to the Carbondale Parks & Recreation Commission that the group (an adjunct committee of the Parks

& Recreation Department) had a successful Bareback Bonanza to cap off Potato Day festivities. “It was the ﬁrst time Senior Matters came in full force,” Johnson said of the group that offered a full menu of food for attendees. The bonanza is a fundraiser for Senior Matters, and a total of $3,400 was raised at the event, in part from the signature horse auction. Another activity taking up the group’s time this fall is the new program “Stories from the Heart” with Mary Finley, who is helping participants write personal histories and stories. The group meets on Thursdays. The group also is working with volunteer Irene Friedman on an organizational restructuring. “We are looking at where are we and

what do we need to do?” Johnson said. “We’re like Mighty Mouse – small but strong.” Senior Matters is currently offering “Acting Up! An introductory theater class for seniors of all ages”with Richard Lyon, a member of the Thunder River Theatre Company. Johnson said more people have enrolled and, as a result, Senior Matters will be working on a theatrical production of vignettes that “address the body, mind and spirit of seniors.” The acting classes are held Wednesdays from 1:30-2:45 p.m. through Nov. 18. Beginners are welcome. For more information, contact Randy Vanderhurst at 963-2379 or randyvan@comcast.net; or call Richard at 987-4034.

RAM SPORTS UPDATE Varsity volleyball

Boys varsity soccer

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The Ram volleyball team is primed to ofﬁcially win the title of the 3A Western Slope League. As of press deadline, the team had a 14-1 record, a two-game lead in the league, and just one league game remaining against Aspen. Oct. 13 vs. Coal Ridge: 25-16, 21-25, 2516, 20-25, 13-15 (RFHS); Oct. 16 vs. Grand Valley: 25-20, 25-13, 25-19 (RFHS); Oct. 17 vs. Olathe: 25-20, 19-25, 25-16, 25-13 (RFHS). Scores for the Oct. 20 match against Eagle Valley were not available at press time. RFHS will play Aspen High School at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 23 at RFHS.

The Ram soccer team is ranked third in the 3A division at press time, two league games remaining. Oct. 15 vs. Coal Ridge: 1-2 (Coal Ridge). Scores for the Oct. 20 game against Paonia High School, and the Oct. 21 game against CRMS, were not available at press time.

Varsity football The Ram football squad is currently tied for fourth place in 2A play. Oct. 16 vs. Grand Valley: 27-34 (Grand Valley). RFHS will play Aspen High School at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23.

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From tooth brushes to bass lures Local dentist moonlights in the fishing industry It only took a few minutes of conversation with Dr. Eugene Covello to understand his level of dedication for his dentistry practice in Carbondale. His voice warmed when he spoke of his staff, some of which have been with him for over 20 years. He pondered how lucky he was to find Drs. Matt and Taylor Verheul, to whom he will eventually turn over his practice. Covello truly enjoys Carbondale and he values the health of three generations of patients he’s treated in his 34 years in the valley. I also learned that his level of dedication to dentistry is probably only rivaled by his love of sport fishing. The son of a dedicated angler, Covello spent every summer vacation his youth fishing in Basalt of by Sue Melus with his family. Later in life, his passion grew to include a successful – and sometimes demanding – fishing lure business based out of Grand Junction. Covello owns Pepper Jigs, which specializes in hand-tied custom bass fishing lures. The Pepper Jigs are available in a wide assortment of spoons, jigger heads and decorative blades. The brand is popular among western tournament anglers who demand a well-made product for their sport. “Everything that Pepper Jigs sells is made in the U.S.A. One employee in particular makes 500-700 jigs a week for me in Grand Junction. It suits him well. He’s a fisherman and he likes this job because it gives him the flexibility to fish and

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the money to do it.” Covello explained how Pepper Jigs grew over the years. This often meant his free weekend time went to the business. Sometimes his whole family could be found packing Pepper Jigs for retail sellers. Covello said that free time for fishing is harder to come by these days. “It’s funny. You get into something because you really like it,” said Covello, “but then you don’t have enough time to do it.” Covello did express how he’d like to get back on the competitive fishing circuit. He was once deep in the bass fishing scene, most notably from 2003-2006, when he added three wins to his resumé. Luckily, his wife shares his passion for fishing, but she prefers the recreational side of it to the dawn patrols that are part of tournament fishing. Covello says he likes the fishing business because it is so different from dentistry. Ironically, he adapted dental drills and dental hand tools to help him design prototype jigs. At times Pepper Jigs has been very profitable, but Covello wouldn’t trade in his dentistry practice. He credits his longevity in Carbondale to the many wonderful relationships he’s made through his practice. “I think I would miss the interaction with all of the people if I left dentistry for the jig business,” said Covello.“I love Carbondale. I’ve seen a lot of change in the valley, but I’m OK with change. I think change brings good.” sue Melus has a degree in natural resources. she is a freelance writer and also specializes in public relations for the outdoors industry and resource conservation groups. Read her blog at www.deerflydiaries.com.

Dr. eugene Covello with his Pepper Jigs. Photo by sue Melus

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Legal Notices

NOTICE OF BUDGET (Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.)

NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2010; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District, where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at the Carbondale Headquarters/Training Building, 301 Meadowood Drive, Carbondale, Colorado on November 11, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. Any interested elector of such Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Publish: 1x on October 22, 2009 in The Sopris Sun

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Carbondale Board of Trustees for the purpose of considering an annexation, zoning, and subdivision exemption application for the Box T annexation. The applicant is Mark Chain Consulting, LLC. The property owners are Lewis R. and Jacquelyn R. Thompson. The property is legally known as Lot 2 of the TLCCO Subdivision Exemption recorded as Reception No. 746205 and is 2.36 acres in size. The site is generally located directly west of Triangle Park, south of Hwy. 133 and north of River Valley Ranch. The proposed zoning is Residential/Low Density and Rural Residential. The proposed subdivision would divide Lot 2 of the TLCCO Subdivision Exemption into two lots. The application includes a design waiver from Section 17.16.040 Lot

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and Block Design which states that each lot shall have a minimum of twenty-five feet of frontage on a dedicated public street and the use of an easement for principal access to a lot shall not be allowed.

Said Public Hearing will be held at the Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO at 6:30 p.m. on November 10, 2009.

Copies of the proposed application are on file in the Planning Department office, Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO and may be examined by interested persons during regular working hours, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Janet Buck Town Planner

Publish: 1x on October 22, 2009 in The Sopris Sun

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Carbondale Board of Trustees for the purpose of considering a Petition for Annexation by Lewis R. and Jacquelyn R. Thompson. The property is legally known as Lot 2 of the TLCCO Subdivision Exemption recorded as Reception No. 746205. The site is generally located directly west of Triangle Park, south of Hwy. 133 and north of River Valley Ranch. Said parcel contains 2.36 acres in size.

Said Public Hearing will be held at the Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Copies of the Petition and Annexation Plat are on file in the Planning Department office, Town Hall, 511

Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO and may be examined by interested persons during regular working hours, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Janet Buck Town Planner

Publish: 3 of 4 on October 22, 2009 in The Sopris Sun