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Dia de los Muertos. One tradition associated with the Day of the Dead are altars in honor of those who have passed on. Among the first constructed in the Third Street Center’s Round Room this year was a collaborative effort by the Mount Sopris Montessori School in honor of Maria Montessori, founder of the educational philosophy.

New ELL student Annette Hernandez made the paper flowers, created the “Catrina” design on black poster board and put together the trifold with the skulls colored by her peers. She wasn’t able to participate in the final assembly, which was done by teachers Andrea Harris (pictured) and Sonya Taylor Moore. Dia de los Muertos celebrations begin at 5 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Third Street Center and continue at the Thunder River Theatre and around downtown into the evening. Photo by Jane Bachrach

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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, email editor Will Grandbois at news@soprissun.com, or call 510-3003.

Friends for life My greatest fear is that the light at the end of the tunnel, that early morning we ever saw together, without staying up all night I bright light people report seeing when they have a near-death mean. We actually set the alarm clock for 5:30 and took a taxi to experience, is the overhead light in the delivery room, and we go the marina. After purchasing two mayonnaise sandwiches at a litfrom one life to another without so much as a nap. tle shack on the dock we boarded the S.S. An Amer“I said, but I’m tired.” – George Thorogood ican Sucker Born Every Minute and we were off.

This was one of the songs my best friend and I often A couple hours later, and not a single fish in sight, quoted to each other, along with clips from Eddie MurLisa looked around and asked casually, “Where’s phy’s stand-up and our favorite 80s movies: Romancing the beer?” When told that this was B.Y.O.B.B. the Stone, Overboard, Joe vs the Volcano, etc.

(Bring Your Own Beer Boat) Lisa and I knew we’d “There’s an island in the South Pacific called Waponi been had. Not only was our lookout wearing cokeWoo… The Waponis are known throughout Polynesia bottle lenses while facing aft but there were at least as having a peculiar love of orange soda and no sense three other boats noisily trolling the water too; scarof direction.” ing away anything underneath. Even on a rickety Almost ten years ago, my best friend was hit by a car tourist-trap vessel with a bunch of sober strangers while crossing six lanes of traffic, at night, after drinkand no beer or fish in our near future, Lisa and I ing, and she was not in the crosswalk. Still, these are not could have fun. Taking pictures of each other and

By Jeannie Perry transgressions that warrant dying on the pavement, of Ahab, we laughed and talked of the margaritas being resuscitated by the paramedics, and spending weeks in the waiting for us back on shore. Finally, around 3:00 pm, we spotted ICU surrounded by family and friends, while The Golden Girls a sailfish. All four boats revved up and headed in the same direcplays constantly on the television set in the corner. That’s the last tion, and it was only then that I realized this fish might actually die time I spent with Lisa, talking and reading to her while she lay im- today. I started to concentrate on the last place in the water I had mobile in the hospital. Even though I knew she could not respond seen the fish jump, and in my head I yelled over and over, “Go because of extensive damage to her brain stem, it seemed at any deep! GO DEEP!” moment she would open her eyes and give that little toss of her After all the boats gave up and we were headed back to shore, head that was so familiar after twenty-one years of friendship. Lisa I looked up to see Lisa glaring at me with an irritated expression. and I became friends in high school and remained close until her “What?” I asked, trying to sound innocent. death: college, boyfriends, career, marriage, divorce, next career…

“I could practically FEEL you telling that fish to swim far away through it all we stayed in touch and saw each other often. and fast.” She said; half annoyed.

On a recent trip to Mexico, my husband and I stayed in the same I gave her a big smile, “Whadd’ya mean?” hotel where Lisa and I had once stayed in our twenties; coincidence?

“You know what I mean. And I really wanted to catch a fish today.”

Yes, that’s what it’s called. Lisa and I decided to go deep sea fishing, Back at the hotel that night, dining on margaritas and the best as neither of us had ever been, and we had this romantic notion of hamburger of my life, we rehashed our one and only deep-sea fishing ourselves starring in an all-day Jimmy Buffet song. We had to be story, punctuating it with familiar quotes and laughter, creating there by 6:00 am and as far as I can remember this was the only another memory to last a lifetime; maybe more than one.

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Yes on 4B Dear Editor: Affordable higher education is a service essential to the lives of many young Americans like me, and to the economy; local and as a whole. Colorado Mountain College provides that service for our community.

CMC was created fifty years ago by a 2 to 1 vote, and it is to this day the only post-secondary education institution in our community; it remains the most affordable school in the state, and has the third most affordable bachelor’s degree program in the United States as a whole. Further, CMC provides free college education to our community’s high school students, giving them a literal head start when they go to college.

I write to ask you vote yes on Measure 4B. The growing property values in the front range are triggering downward adjustments in the Gallagher Amendment tax rates, compromising local funding for the college.

Measure 4B would allow CMC’s elected board to recover any funding lost because of adjustments of the Gallagher Amendment rates bi-annually.

I want to be honest. I am a student of Colorado Mountain College, not a homeowner.

I don’t pay property tax because I don’t own any property. Your vote on 4B directly im-

pacts my life, and the lives of the young Americans of our community. As homeowners, you have contributed $32 per $100,000 of property value, to the college and to educating your young fellow Americans. CMC is asking, through 4B, to keep that rate at its current level to ensure that future generations of our community’s students have access to an affordable higher education. CMC’s board of Trustees are elected officials; they are responsible for operating the college efficiently, and keeping the cost among the most affordable in the nation.

Vote YES on 4B to continue to support this local college. Visit www.yeson4b.org and www.facebook.com/Yeson4b for more information.

Danny Arenales CMC Student

Think of Puerto Rico Dear Editor: I’m a local family physician and I recently returned from Puerto Rico after close to two weeks volunteering with Heart to Heart International. As a group we were able to provide immediate direct patient care in multiple areas, urban and rural.

As far as I can discern, there is chaos in the leadership and coordination of the large

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government entities centered in San Juan.

My faith in their ability to effectively provide aid has been shaken. However, in direct contradiction to prevailing narratives, the people of Puerto Rico are working tirelessly to help each other. I worked with Puerto Rican physicians who in the aftermath of Maria worked days straight without break, EMS first responders who continue to work day and night in primitive conditions (limited gasoline for ambulances, minimal communication capabilities, etc), and regular citizens who are taking care of their vulnerable elderly/disabled friends and neighbors. I’m heartened by this outpouring of human decency and compassion.

Their infrastructure has literally been completely destroyed-it’s hard to imagine unless you see it firsthand-think Mount St. Helens or Verdun. After I returned, I read that phone/internet services were out for a day in the Roaring Fork Valley. I would ask you to imagine if that were the case here for four weeks and expected to continue for months, in addition to no potable water or power/electricity. The “disaster after the disaster” is often more deadly as secondary illnesses present (waterborne disease), people with chronic disease decompensate (diabetic LETTERS page 18

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e perks of being unbarred from cell service

By Genevieve Villamizar Special to The Sopris Sun It happens to many of us as we shoot past the fish hatchery on Highway 133: that deep, relaxing breath many of us take as we motor upvalley into the land of the unplugged.

Up ahead, the horizon is wide, embraced by familiar peaks brushing blue skies. Green pastures flood the valley floor. Cottonwood and willow flow with the gentle tumble of the Crystal River and irrigation ditches. Their clear yellow tops mingle with the jewel tones of the landscape, a dazzling tapestry billowing across the skirts of Sopris. Depending upon the hour, wild turkeys often graze pastures with the cattle, heads down in the grass, bringing to mind miniature dinosaur herds. Deer mingle where forest meets grassland.

It’s a bucolic, dreamy respite from modern connectivity.

The valley is often described as “going back in time.” The homes along the river are mostly humble. Vintage trucks and cars sit alongside collapsing shacks and carports. Boneyards, tarped machinery and trash bins are evident. Small neighborhoods with “normal” homes peak from the scrub oaks and mountain folds. Anglers sometimes dot the river, but not like the Gore Tex “hatches” choking the Frying Pan. The Crystal River Valley is unique for so many reasons, the lack of cell service being one.

Susanna Eubanks lives at the Redstone Inn for the season, waiting tables. She sees the effort to plug in every day the out of towners trying to access wi-fi. “People are anxious because they’re disconnected. So once there’s service, at least people can relax. My sister had an aneurism this summer, and brain surgery. I get it. I was anxious to speak with her.”

Bruce Alberino bartends at the Redstone Inn but lives in Carbondale. “Have you ever seen a bar without TV?,” he queries.” TV was my first baby sitter. Cell phones are like TV but on steroids, except with TV, at least everyone’s watching the same thing. It’s inevitable. I try not to think about the inevitable.”

In the moment, the bar room is peopled with mostly tourists. There isn’t a cell phone in sight. Couples look at each other, look around. Low snatches of conversation float about. It’s pleasant. There isn’t a single loud, one-sided conversation perforating the moment.

Famed for it’s hot pools, quaint cabins, and even a sheepherder’s shack for overnight accommodations, Avalanche Ranch Cabins and Hot Springs has a reputation for being a getaway.

Owner Molly Jacober admits, “I have mixed emotion about cell service coming to the Crystal River valley. I promote our property as a reprieve from technology and I believe that people truly need it in today’s world. Without cell service, telephones, tv and wi-fi our cabins have been a haven for conversation and re-connecting to each other and nature. There are currently no phones ringing in the Hot Springs and I would like to keep it that way. Luckily water and technology generally do not mix... but I am sure with cell service there will be some people that will be tempted...

I guess a new sign will have to go up and we will hope that people honor it.”

Times change though and Jacober recognizes the benefits, too.

“On the flip side it may be good for business. I know there are some people that can’t come to stay with us because we don’t have cell service. Also, we may finally have access to better internet access. We are in a rather antiquated zone for internet and pay a fortune … with no competition to up the game,” she says. “In the end, I think I would rather keep our property off the cell grid if I was given the vote. I believe it is good for our customers and I love witnessing the transition they go through. When they arrive they often are tightly wound and fast paced and then by the time they leave they are more tranquil. I do attribute a large part of the transition to having little need for their devices.”

For Crystal River Valley resident Kimberly Reil, who runs her own business in Carbondale, “Living up the Crystal with no cell service, radio signal, TV connection or internet, as a family we are very connected with our environment and

Katie Mac attempts to channel the frustration that some visitors might feel with the lack of cell service in the Crystal Valley. However, most locals and even some visitors appreciate the silence. Photo by Will Grandbois. each other. We tend to be more engaged with one another. ISP presence into Redstone and down valley toward CarIt’s important to have pockets without cell service so that bondale. The equipment is aged and the site has reached people can disconnect and be present in their relationships, maximum capacity, so it all needs to be replaced to support activities and our beautiful surroundings. I’ve found that any telecommunication infrastructure growth.”

A pair of new 40-foot self-supporting towers, explains people in the Crystal are creative about internet and cell service. I think many of us have pieced together ways to Peterson, are “ designed with the capacity to hold all of the communicate and remain connected without it. Bring high existing antennas, plus microwave dishes to connect to our site on Sunlight Peak and elsewhere up-valley...as well as speed internet instead!”

Retired Judge William Jochems has lived in Redstone support for a chandelier of panel antennas (which is commonly used by cell service providers) and possible additional since 1971. antennas to support the Pitkin County “We had telephone service Broadband Initiative.” A prefabricated with four party lines and toll shelter will house associated equipment. charges for any calls beyond GlenSite plans and the design of the tower wood Springs. TV reception was upgrades are finalized and the work has a few on and off channels, via a been contracted already, explains Petervolunteer-maintained booster on son. “The land is leased to Pitkin Elephant Mountain. No email, no County but owned by the USFS, and we satellite dish reception of anyhave completed the USFS special-use thing, and the only mail was via process and review to redevelop the site US Post Office,” says Jochum. and have received permission from He speaks of daily connectivthem. The site also underwent Pitkin ity, but not of the cell phone sort.

County Planning and Zoning review “When you walked down the last May, in which the Crystal Valley street, or a trail, and met an onCaucus was notified and did not object. coming solo walker who was talk– Retired Judge William Jochems The Crystal River Valley residents thus ing, you knew they were saying far have also been widely supportive of something to you. When you sat in a restaurant, and overheard conversation from the next the project. We have the written approval of a nearby proptable, you knew it was directed to someone at that table, or erty owner for all construction and helicopter staging.”

It is not for certain cell service will come. There are ruat least in the restaurant, and was usually more substantive than “Nothing, what are you doing…I don’t want cell phone mors that Verizon has expressed interest.

“There is no road to the top of Elephant,” points out John service, but I’m resigned, I know it’s coming.”

Emerick of the Pitkin County Translator Advisory Board.

The inevitable “Cell providers generally want locations for their towers that Communications Project Engineer Drew Petersen, of have vehicular access, and to my knowledge, there are no imPitkin County Communications, explains what currently ex- minent plans to install a cell tower on Elephant.”

Peterson explains that “Any cellular coverage and instalists, and what they hope to achieve. Included will be that lation must be approved by the USFS. With their approval, practical need for reliable internet.

“The cell tower is not a stand-alone project, but a po- Pitkin County would simply be leasing tower and equipment tential expansion of the County’s efforts to rebuild our ex- shelter space to a local service provider. The County does isting translator site on Elephant Hill. Currently the site not have a particular service provider intended for the space, consists of a worn-down equipment shelter and six guyed- and to the best of my knowledge would treat it as a firstwire towers ranging from 20 to 50 feet in height, and con- come, first-serve scenario. So far, only Verizon has reached sists of public safety, TV/FM translator, and some minimal CELL SERVICE page 16

“When you walked down the street, or a trail, and met an oncoming solo walker who was talking, you knew they were saying something to you.”

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Town Report Task force contemplates 2018 events The first Special Event Task Force meeting brought organizers, neighbors, elected officials, volunteers and staff together to discuss events using town parks and streets in 2018, according to Town Manager Jay Harrington’s weekly report to staff, trustees and others. Another public meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at Town Hall, and the results will be reviewed at a trustee meeting in December. Meanwhile…

• Forty riders participated in the first in a three race series of the Aloha Shaka Cross, produced by Aloha Mountain Cyclery at the North Face Park and the Roaring Fork High School property on Oct. 22. The next race is scheduled for Nov. 12 and the final race will take place on Thanksgiving Day, along with the first annual Turkey Trot 5K produced by the Carbondale Parks and Recreation Department. Registration at www.carbondalerec.com.

• Staff are processing an application for a 78-unit assisted living facility just north of the RFTA corridor off of Second Street on Rio Grande Avenue. This includes a request to rezone properties from medium density residential and a planned unit development to high density residential and a major site plan review and special use permit will be required. This is scheduled for the Nov. 16 P&Z meeting and will go to the trustees for public review if approved.

• A planning grant is being submitted Great Outdoors Colorado lottery funds for the Rio Grande ARTway Lighting Project. The Town of Carbondale, RFTA and Carbondale Arts continue to enhance a high profile section of the Rio Grande Trail, with a corridor lighting plan intended improve public safety.

• Experimental plots at the North Face Bike Park were established to test non-toxic organic herbicides against

one another. Avenger, a product that uses citrus oils and a 20 percent vinegar solution will be compared with others as to their individual effectiveness for weed control.

• Evergreen Cemetery has received the annual topdressing and leveling work of settled grave sites.

• The streets crew began installing lights on the trees downtown.

• The last day for Leaf Days is Nov. 7.

• The planning department finished preparing and compiling required documentation for the Kiernan appeal, which will be submitted to the District Court by the Town Attorney in the next few weeks. Meanwhile, building and planning inquiries have been busy, with particular interest in accessory dwelling units.

• Aloha Cyclery donated additional bike lights for bike education which will occur after Daylight Savings ends.

• Utilities staff continues to work out the bugs on the Crystal Well. The Nettle Creek project is wrapping up. Request for proposals for the hydro feasibility assessment the deadline is Nov. 20.

• The second water tie-in was performed at the community partnership school housing project and the fiber line has been installed to the Utility Administration Building.

• The Town will be transitioning back to standard five day work weeks after the Grand Avenue Bridge reopens. The timing will be determined after a concrete date is announced.

• Sgt. Windham is attending a First Line Supervisory class and Officer Zimmerman is teaching two high school classes regarding the effects of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Cop Shop From Oct.19 through 25, Carbondale Police handled 190 calls for service. During that period, officers investigated the following cases of note:

SUNDAY Oct. 22 at 12:45 a.m. What might have been a minor speeding ticket turned into a potential felony when a trio of local teens sped away instead of pulling over. According to Police Chief Gene Schilling, the 2007 Honda Accord was clocked at over 100 miles per hour during its flight up Highway 133 and onto Highway 82.

Police were considering giving up the chase rather than endanger other drivers when the teens pulled over. The driver, a high schooler from the Basalt area, faces potential charges of vehicular eluding, speeding 40+ over the limit, driving with a restrained license, failing to drive in a single lane and failing to display lamps when required.

WEDNESDAY Oct. 25 at 12:53 a.m. Following a report of a stolen car in Carbondale, Colorado State Patrol Troopers located the 1999 Honda Civic, arrested the the driver and transported him to Garfield County Jail.

WEDNESDAY Oct. 25 at 1:04 a.m. Following a disturbance call on Graceland Drive, one person was placed under arrest for a warrant and transported to jail.

••• Also on Oct. 25, around 8 p.m., Garfield County Search and Rescue, was called out an overdue hunter at a camp near Possum Creek and an injured hiker in the same area. The hunter was located by his companions and resources shifted to the hiker, who was with his wife in steep terrain about six miles past the end of CR 137.

Ground crews were able to reach man, who had injured both knees in a fall, and he was transported by helicopter to Valley View Hospital.

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Bridges High School truly gets a space of its own Open house, 20 year celebration on Nov. 3

By Will Grandbois Sopris Sun Staff As Bridges High School prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 3, it will also be showing off a newly renovated space tailored speciďŹ cally to its needs.

Roaring Fork School District’s alternative to a traditional high school experience was originally housed in the old Glenwood Springs Middle School (now a wing of the high school) and held only in the evening. Throughout the years, it also used space at Colorado Mountain College on Blake Avenue; the district’s career center; Roaring Fork High School and what is now Third Street Center before ďŹ nally moving into the old Carbondale Middle School building between Weant Boulevard, Third Street and Sopris Avenue. “We’ve been all over the place,â€? recalled longtime teacher Maggie Riley. “My classroom was in the back of my Subaru for a while. “Having a permanent building is wonderful.â€?

And while Riley feels some nostalgia for the preremodel days spread across classrooms throughout the rambling structure, she understands and appreciates the need for a change. “It’s validating,� she said. “I think it tells our kids that they matter.�

Added Principal Lyn Bair, “We were using the spaces the way they’d always been used, and our program is different.� “Always� goes back to the ’30s for the oldest part of the building — the old Carbondale Union High on the Third Street side. Additions in the ’50s and ’80s resulted in a maze of winding hallways, split levels and dead ends.

In the process of renovation, workers uncovered bricked off stairwells, windows, the original back door and even an old bomb shelter. Perhaps the most visceral contrast between old and new were the coal drops in the center of the building, which were plugged up to ďŹ nish the computer server room.

A lot was reused, including picnic tables and benches and some boulders from the Riverside School excavation for the outdoor classroom space. “We thought a lot about what we need and really tried to be conscious of what made sense to save,� Bair said.

The newly remodeled Bridges High School boasts a central common area with a newly uncovered lofted ceiling.

Photo by Will Grandbois Moreover, the footprint of the building wasn’t altered at all, and in many cases crews were able to expand while still opening to existing structure. The new central common area, for instance, boasts a previously hidden vaulted ceiling that may once have been part of a school library. “It was important to me that we preserve the history,�

Bair said.

In addition to major alterations to the interior walls, the renovation brought everything to the same grade — “no stairs, no ramps, no nothing.� It brings unity to the space and provides easy access for the disabled, an important feature with the district’s “Ready for the World� program making the move from Basalt High School.

The school now boasts a single secure entrance on the south side of the building, with parking off Weant Boulevard. The ofďŹ ces and classrooms can be separated from the main foyer, gym and bathrooms to allow for after-hours rentals — stop at the ofďŹ ce to inquire.

There’s already a well established basketball league and a new boxing program in the space. “I’ve always said schools are the center of the community,� Bair noted.

Inside the school proper, ďŹ ve classrooms are arranged around the aforementioned common area, with three more support rooms in a wing of their own. The kids are encouraged to make the space ďŹ t their needs as part of a philosophy of student ownership. When people started gathering in a nook, staff installed a white board. “It kind of ows organically,â€? Bair said. “Things move.â€?

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Teacher Jill Napiwocki compared the vibe to a community college, which ďŹ ts well with Bridges’ demographic of upperclassmen and ďŹ fth-or-sixth-year seniors. “We treat them as a bit more like adults and they’re rising to the occasion,â€? she said. “Before, I felt really isolated.

Now, if I stand at the door to my classroom I can see all my coworkers and most of the student body.�

There’s also a new kitchen, which provides fresh vegetables and fruits for snacking and a hot lunch. The prep is done at Roaring Fork High, but the Bridges kids do their own dishes.

That allows for a closed campus for most of the day. The curriculum is structured around six week units on essential questions, with customized courses like a project based look at the history of science. Students can enter the project or graduate in between each section. It’s a chance for folks who have struggled elsewhere to “learn to love learning again.� “The students that come to Bridges have opted out themselves or been pushed out,� Bair explained. “We have to have a space the kids are comfortable in so they want to learn.�

While the open house on Friday will provide community members a chance to check out the Bridges space, learn some history and enjoy music from Electric Lemon and food catered by Aisie, not all of the work in the building is done.

The district-owned structure also hosts programs like Youth Entity, Precollegiate and Bonedale Ballet and is also slated for a more centrally located school administration ofďŹ ce — one of the last items on the agenda as part of a voter-approved $122 million bond issue.

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Burn daylight

Wylie BearDen, a Carbondale based real estate agent hopes her newly published book will do. No word on where to get it locally, but it’s available on Amazon for just over $12 in paperback and under $8 for kindle.

Remember to turn your clocks back on Nov. 5 to mark the end of Daylight Saving Time. It’s also a good reminder for some of those biannual tasks like checking smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries.

Finally, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding motorists to be particularly cautious to avoid wildlife-related accidents as we enter the dark times.

In loving memory

One day it’s Halloween and the next it’s beginning to look lot like Christmas. On Nov. 1, a 30-foot, one-ton Christmas tree was being installed on the now-vacant lot at Main and Sixth.

The gigantic tree, made of plastic for environmental reasons according to one of the installers, is strung with lights that once illuminated, shall certainly contribute to the town’s holiday spirit.

The lot is owned by an LLC believed to trace back to local landowner Bren Simon, who presumably arranged for the display for everyone’s enjoyment. Photo by Jane Bachrach

Immediate family and close friends are invited to celebrate Hayden Kennedy’s spirit and the life journey he’d begun with Inge Perkins. Gather at the Colorado Rocky Mountain School beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4. Those who can’t attend are encouraged to gather with friends that day, or simply spend time outdoors with their spirits. Light a candle. Hug someone ďŹ ercely. Bake bread and share it.

Go climbing or skiing or running, or sit still with the wind. For further details or any questions, please contact Lisa Dawson at Ldawson120@gmail.com or 456-7570.

In lieu of owers, consider donating to a new fund established in Kennedy’s honor to ďŹ ght for the preservation of public lands; information at www.haydenfund.org.

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Passing the torch After over 20 years under Allan and Patricia Blick, The Fireplace Company is under new, local ownership. Jay Maher and Katie Wilson will continue offering exclusive lines including DaVinci, Town & Country, Fireplace Xtrordinair, Heat & Glo, and Lopi, as well as Norwegian Jotul. For more information, drop by the showroom at 935 Cown Dr., call 963-3598 or visit www.thefpco.com.

Hold water Roaring Fork Conservancy invites all photographers to enter the 2017 Roaring Fork Watershed Photography Competition.

Photos should include rivers, streams or water, either directly or indirectly, and must be taken within the Roaring Fork Watershed. This area includes the Fryingpan, Crystal and Roaring Fork Rivers, as well as their tributaries. Deadline for entries is Nov. 20, with prizes donated by the Glenwood Hot Springs Resort. For info and rules visit www.roaringfork.org/educationand-outreach/photo-contest/.

November is National Novel Writing Month (read all about it at nanowrimo.org), so to encourage people to participate, we’d like to publish your opening lines. Send ’em to news@soprissun.com.

That’s all folks!

Humans vs. Vampires is ofďŹ cially over with around 75 people participating to some degree. If you have three or more

points, get in touch with us at 510-3003 or news@soprissun.com so we can work on crowning the winners. We also welcome feedback and suggestions for next year.

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New work by Victoria Broyles displayed at Main Street Gallery

By Frank Norwood Special to The Sopris Sun Main Street Gallery is pleased to present a group of beautiful new paintings by Carbondale artist Victoria Broyles.

Though her subjects vary, she focuses primarily on the beautiful landscapes and river valleys of the western Colorado mountains near her home, occasionally adding people and animals for interest. She is also an accomplished still-life and portrait artist working with oil on canvas or panel or with charcoal.

From an early age she was influenced by her great grandfather’s artwork and family trips to the National Gallery, The Baltimore Art Museum, The Walter’s Art Museum and museums and galleries in Pennsylvania.

Her interest led to a Fine Arts degree from Towson State University in Maryland in 1980 and three months of extensive study abroad in Florence, Italy. In 1984, after settling in Carbondale, she was awarded the John Stickney Scholarship by the Carbondale Council of Arts and Humanities. In 1987, Arthur Anderson & Co. in Minnesota purchased five of Victoria’s landscapes to add to their permanent collection. Her work was included in the Scottsdale Artist’s School juried exhibition “The Best and the Brightest” in Arizona in 1987 followed by her selection as one of five artists to be featured in an exhibition in the ZaplinLampert Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1988. Also in 1988, two still life paintings placed in the top 100 out of 5,000 entries in a nationwide competition for Artists Magazine.

She has been involved in many exhibitions and competitions in recent years and has continued her studies with notable Colorado artists Margaretta Gilboy at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Daniel Sprick, Dean Bowlby and Jan Lee at Colorado Mountain College, and Valoy Eat at the Scottsdale Artist’s School. From 1990 to the present she has studied with and been influenced by Michael Lynch, Dan Young, John Encinias and Lorenzo Chavez of the Denver Art Students League.

Having a particular interest in American painters from 1860 to 1910, she is influenced by the works from the Hudson River and Barbizon Naturalist schools of landscape. Artists Bierstadt, Gifford, William Merritt Chase, Childe Hassam, Wyeth and Edgar Payne are among her favorites. European artists of influence include Vermeer, Gerome, Sargent, Bastien Lapage, Cluasen, Fortuny and Stanhope Forbes and Scandinavians Kroyer, Hammershoi and Zorn.

We have loved seeing Victoria develop a distinctive style derived from the “old world” feeling of her favorites combined with a definite look, content and interest of her own.

In Victoria’s words, “When I look back at pieces done ear-

lier in this century and in the previous one, there is a certain feel that is timeless, nostalgic: a window into simpler times. I feel this works will always be desireable and intriguing to the viewer and collector.”

Victoria Broyles has long been a favorite of ours at Main Street Gallery, where we have exhibited her work and supported her collectors for many years. We take pride in inviting everyone to come and meet her on First Friday, Nov. 3, or to view her newest paintings throughout November at 399 Main St. in the center of Carbondale’s Creative District.

Victoria Broyles draws from deep classic roots but captures mostly local scenes. Courtesy images

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Thrills, Chills, pizza and cookies It’s that time of year when humans get to bring their inner freak to life and show off their individual oddities. In fact, they are actively encouraged to do so for holidays like Halloween and worldwide events like Thrill the World.

On Saturday, Oct. 28, there were at least three such opportunities in Carbondale. Crystal River Elementary School held its Halloween carnival offering a number of unique activities for kids in addition to eating an unlimited amount of pizza. At precisely 4 p.m., dancers performed Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on the library lawn during a massive synchronized event. Organized by Coredination, zombies of all ages slithered and danced as a delighted crowd looked on.

Later that evening the zombies invaded the KDNK costume party as a flash mob, entertaining those scary weirdos who were partying at that fundraiser.

Photos and text by Jane Bachrach

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Fourth graders at Crystal River Elementary School are learning about Day of the Dead in their Spanish class. Groups of students interviewed parent mentors (in Spanish) about their personal experiences with the holiday in Mexico and the United States. Printed here are some highlights from their interviews.

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Ava Montemayor, Cadence Roseman, Yareli Enriquez (parent mentor), Sam Moon, Zack Bollock and Henry Hettrich. Photo by Debbie Bruell

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Dia de los Muertos is a celebration to welcome the the dead back to eat with them. They put lights in pathways to guide the ones who passed away to come and eat with them on that night.

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People at Day of the Dead celebrate all the memories they had with a friend or family member that has died.

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Maria's family meets at the cemetery.

Her family comes from far away. She celebrates with her family and friends.

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It is a day to remember loved ones who have past away.

The fact that you are remembering in a happy way makes it way more memorable for others who celebrate.

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In Mexico people make sugar skulls on day of the dead. They make them so they look happy and they decorate them with paint and feathers and other things so they have lots of detail.

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Community Calendar THURSDAY Nov. 2 HIGH COUNTRY SINFONIA • Explore the diversity of “classical” music with works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonio Vivaldi, Luigi Boccherini, and Gustav Holst at 7 p.m. at the Carbondale Firehouse (300 Meadowwood Dr.). The same program will also be performed at 6 p.m.

Oct. 29 at Aspen Community Church and 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Basalt.

BAND CONCERTS • Roaring Fork High School’s Concert and Jazz Bands perform for free at 7 p.m. at the school (2270 Highway 133). Meanwhile, the Basalt Middle and High School bands will perform at 6:30 p.m. at BMS (51 School St.).

FILM SCREENING • At 6:30 p.m., The Temporary (360 Market St., Basalt) presents “Father Unknown” — a true story by Colorado filmmaker David Quint. $25 includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres, desserts and coffee (drinks available at cash bar), with proceeds benefiting CASA of the Ninth to advocate for abused and neglected children in dependency and neglect cases.

Info and tickets at www.tacaw.org.

SOUND BATH • International Teacher / Healer Shari Billger offers an experience with a combination of healing modalities from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.).

FIRST FRIDAY Nov. 3 DIA DE LOS MUERTOS • Day of the Dead festivities start at 5 p.m. at the Third

To list your event, email information to news@soprissun.com. Deadline is noon on Monday.

Events take place in Carbondale unless noted.

Street Center for altar viewing, face painting, Mexican hot chocolate, and traditional treats. At 6:15 p.m., a procession begins at TSC concludes at the Thunder River Theatre for Que Viva, a ceremony honoring those who have left us. Two viewings of Aspen Sante Fe Ballet Folklorico and An Original Puppet Show “A Delfinita la Visita La Chokani / Delfinita Gets A Visit From La Chokani” by El Colectivo will take place at 7 p.m. and again at 7:45p.m. at the Thunder River Theatre.

All these events are free to the public. For more information visit w w w. c a r b o ndalearts.com GRAND OPENINGS • Two big projects are unveiled in Basalt: the new pedestrian underpass at 1:30 p.m. and the River Park at 2:30 p.m. complete with pizza, soft drinks, Mariachis, and kids’ games — all free.

BLUEGRASS • The Elk Range Wanderers play from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Marble Distillery (150 Main St.).

RENEGADE BLUES • The Black Nugget (403 Main St.) hosts Next 2 the Tracks from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with no cover.

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FRI to THU Nov. 3-9 MOVIES • The Crystal Theatre presents “Victoria & Abdul” (PG-13) at 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 3-4 and Nov. 7-9, at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 5 (captioned); “Maudie” (PG-13) at 5 p.m.

Nov. 4 and “Stronger” (R) at 5 p.m. on Nov. 5. Closed Nov. 6.

SATURDAY Nov. 4 BOW WOW FILMFEST • Colorado Animal Rescue presents its third annual celebration of canine companions from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.). Tickets are $12 in advance at www.coloradoanimalrescue.org or $15 at the door.

MUSICAL FUNDRAISER • Let Them Roar plays Carbondale Beer Works (647 Main St.) at 9 p.m. to raise funds for Sandra Lopez, the immigrant leader taking sanctuary with the Two Rivers Unitarian Universalists.

AUSTENTATIOUS DANCE • The Basalt Regional Library (14 Midland Ave.) hosts a performance and instruction on how to properly dance the Regency Dance with the Aspen Dance Connection from 3 to 5 p.m. — part of a month long Jane Austen celebration.

SUNDAY Nov. 5 HUMAN DESIGN INTRO • International Teacher / Healer Shari Billger teaches a synthesis of the chakra system,

astrology, the I-Ching, the kabbalah and quantum physics from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Third Street Center (520 S. Third Street). Reserve your spot for $33 at shari1551@aol.com (719) 332-3947.

MONDAY Nov. 6 GET OUT • At 5 p.m., The Basalt Regional Library (14 Midland Ave.) screens an R rated flick about a young man meeting his girlfriend’s parents — but nothing is as it seems. It’s the start of a monthly film and discussion series called Monday Movies That Matter.

DIVA CABARET • At 7:30 p.m. Thunder River Theatre Company (67 Promenade) presents soprano Nikki Boxer in “Colored Lights: A Night of Music and Memories” featuring songs made popular by famous Divas such as Ella Fitzgerald, Liza Minelli, Edith Piaf, and others with accompaniment from Jonathan Gorst. Tickets are $25 at www.thunderrivertheatre.com or 963-8200.

TUESDAY Nov. 7 KNITTING LACE • The Yarn Group shares some history of knitting in the early 1800’s and a demonstration of lace knitting at 5 p.m. at the Basalt Regional Library (14 Midland Ave.).

BLUEGRASS • Stubbies Sports Bar & Eatery (123 Emma Rd., Basalt) hosts the Elk Range Bluegrass Band from 9 p.m. ‘til past midnight.

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HEALTH THROUGH NUTRITION • Free opportunities include… One-hour consultation about heart attack prevention, plantbased nutrition, other medical issues, call retired family doctor Greg Feinsinger, M.D. for appointment (379-5718). First Monday of every month catch a powerpoint presentation

by Dr. Feinsinger about the science behind plant-based nutrition 7 to 8:30 p.m. board room Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.).Fourth Monday of every month, plantbased potluck 6:30 p.m. Calaway Room, Third Street Center. All events supported by Davi Nikent, Center for Human Flourishing.

More information at www.davinikent.org.

STORY ART • Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.), in partnership with the Aspen Art Museum invites kids to learn about artists and create masterpieces of their own at 4 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month.

COMMUNITY MEAL • Faith Lutheran Church (1340 Highway 133) hosts a free community meal from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of the month.

Info: 510-5046 or faithcarbondale.com. Carbondale Homeless Assistance also has its meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

BLUEGRASS JAM • Bring the instrument of your choice or just your voice for a weekly jam session first and last Sundays at 6:30 at Steve’s Guitars (19 N 4th St.) and all other Sundays at the Glenwood Springs Brew Garden (115 Sixth St.).

BOOK CLUB • Join friends and fellow readers to discuss great books at Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.) at 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month; call 9632889 for this month’s selection.

YOUR STORY, YOUR LIFE • A free facilitated workshop for adults, writing your personal history, one story at a time. Facilitated

by Shelly Merriam, historian/writer/genealogist. First and third Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library, (815 Cooper Ave.). Info at 945-5958 or gcpld.orgf.

LIONS MEET • The Carbondale Lions Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Gathering Center at the Orchard (110 Snowmass Dr.) starting at 6:30 p.m. Info: Chuck Logan at 963-7002 or Chris Chacos at 379-9096.

BRONCO BABBLE • Get excited for the next big game and share your own thoughts from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays on KDNK.

ONE VOICE • Lisa Dancing-Light, founder of Higher Octave Music Programs, presents new community singing group intended to celebrate the joy that music brings to the spirit. Thursdays through Nov. 30 (except Thanksgiving) and running each week from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Helios Center (601 Sopris Ave.) in Carbondale.

HIGH NOON • Bring your compliments, complaints and ideas to Sopris Sun Editor Will Grandbois at 12 p.m. Thursdays at the Pour House (351 Main St.).

MEDITATION • Free silent meditation sessions are held at the Launchpad (76 S. Fourth

St.) from 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Additionally, The Monday Night Meditation Group meets from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at True Nature (100 N. Third St.) and offers instruction in the Buddhist practice of Vipassana. Also at True Nature, everyone’s invited for SRF meditation from 10 to 11 a.m. on the first Sunday of the month and 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month.

FIGURE DRAWING • Drop in for figure drawing with Hone Williams and Staci Dickerson at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at The Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.) suite 33.

WREATH SALE • Two River Unitarian Universalists will be selling locally made wreaths of subalpine fir decorated with pinecones, cedar and red bows. Small costs $20, medium $36, large $52. Swags cost $18. Funds go toward TRUU’s Social Justice Committee for local causes. Email truu.minister@gmail.com to place an order.

OPEN MIC • A new open mic takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Riverside Grill (181 Basalt Center Circle, Basalt). Food and drink specials. Free.

WRITERS GROUP • Wordsmiths of all experience and abilities gather at the Carbondale Branch Library (320 Sopris Ave.) at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of the month.

SENIOR RADIO • Diane Johnson talks about senior issues and services on KDNK at 4:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month.

BRIDGE • The Carbondale Bridge Club hosts

duplicate bridge (not sanctioned by ACBL) from 6:30 to 10 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Third Street Center (520 S. Third St.). $6/per pair. Contact Marlene for more info: 928-9805.

ROTARY • The Carbondale Rotary Club meets at the Carbondale Fire Station (300 Meadowood Dr.) at 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays.

The Mt. Sopris Rotary meets at Mi Casita (580 Main St.) at noon every Thursday.

Further Out FRIDAY Nov. 10 SCHOOLS HONOR VETS • Crystal River Elementary school invites veterans to be recognized during a 10 a.m. performance at the Orchard Gathering Center (110 Snowmass Dr.). Contact Marsha Tadus at 384-5624 or mtadus@rfschools.com. At 2:45 p.m., the Carbondale Middle School Band under the direction of Mr. Gray will present their annual Veteran’s Day concert.

SATURDAY Nov. 11 CRAFT SHOW • The Carbondale Firehouse (300 Meadowwood Dr.) hosts local handmade gift offerings and free refreshments and treats from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; info at www.facebook.com/cdalexmas.

COMEDY NIGHT • Marble Distillery (150 Main St.) hosts comedian Steve Gastineau at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 cover.

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RFHS boys soccer heads to quarterďŹ nals in Denver Aî†?er upset victories, Rams will face defending champs

By Will Grandbois Sopris Sun Staff The Roaring Fork High School soccer boys are deep into their best season in recent memory, leaving higher ranked teams in their wake as they ascend through the playoffs.

So far in the 3A tournament, the Rams handily defeated the Aurora West College Prep Academy on Oct. 26 and The Academy on Oct. 31, both 2-0 on the opponent’s turf. With a 14-3 record, they’ve already matched Coach Nick Forbes’ best previous season, which ended in a 4-3 overtime loss to Peak to Peak in the second round of the 2014 state tournament. “This is the farthest I’ve ever made it with a team,� Forbes said.

Many of the Rams’ current players stepped into roles left by those departing seniors. Now Roaring Fork has a eet of juniors with three years of varsity experience, and it shows. “I think this team has always been really, really strong,â€? Forbes said. “Now they’re kind of hitting that maturity where it’s makeor-break-time.â€?

Not that it has been a perfect season.

They missed their shot at the league title,

coming in third to Delta and Coal Ridge. “We started pretty strong and then dropped a few games that were really important for league,â€? Forbes acknowledged. Most of the teams we played this year I’d say we were the best team. Now the luck is ďŹ nally coming for us rather than the opposite.â€?

In fact, Roaring Fork turned the tables on Delta in a 2-1 overtime win on Oct. 20, and momentum has just been building from there. “They’ve really turned it on for the end of the season,� Forbes said.

It doesn’t hurt that the Rams have the biggest roster of any team in the league. “We have a huge bench and a lot of really good players. We don’t lose anything when we sub and switch,� Forbes noted. “In the last game we had players in positions they hadn’t played all season, and they were just awesome.�

Still, it was less than ideal to have the starting stopper and right back out due to eligibility. It can be difďŹ cult to be a student ďŹ rst and an athlete second, particularly when most playoff games mean missing a day of school to travel to the Front Range. “The balance is going to be keeping them in good grades while still playing the games,â€?

Forbes said. “Defensively we’ve been really sound all year. We have one of the lowest goals against ratios. Now we have a bit of an offensive threat to go with it. The pattern has been to get a goal early, keep ’em at arms length and punch ’em on the counter, and it’s working really well.�

Rams Aiden Sloan (5) and Mikel Mayo (15) close down Academy players in their 2-0 victory in BroomďŹ eld on Tuesday. The Rams advance to the Great Eight round and take on defending 3A champion Kent Denver this Saturday at 2pm in Denver. Photo by Colin Laird Leo Loya, who has by far the most time guarding the net, boasts 3.9 saves per game.

Aidan Sloan is the top scorer, averaging a goal per game, but a full 13 Rams have had at least one goal for the season.

They’ll need the whole team to be at the top of their game for the next match against defending three time state champs Kent Denver on Nov. 4. The 15-1-1 Sun Devils took Coal Ridge out of the running in the last round and are ranked second, so they’ll have the home ďŹ eld advantage against the

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Solar Rollers, from Carbondale to Dubai

By Megan Tackett Sopris Sun Staff The emails tend to start around 10 p.m. and keep coming for several more hours.

Even though he’s back home in Carbondale and still feeling the jet lag, Solar Rollers executive director Noah Davis’s international work isn’t quite finished.

“Our equipment crate is still stuck in Dubai, so we’re doing all kinds of international customs clearance stuff to get everything sent back,” he said of his most recent endeavors. “It’s all lots of electronics and weird things, so we’ve talked to a lot of security people at airports.”

Those “weird things” include SunPower solar cells, sheets of carbon fiber, motors and speed controllers, among other equipment likely not common for a customs agent’s review.

But for the 82 high-school students who just competed in Dubai’s inaugural Solar Rollers race last month, those pieces have become very familiar — after all, they’ve been working with them since January, designing and building functional solar-powered cars. It’s the first time these kids have undertaken a project of that nature, and the stakes were high: the winning team would take home 10,000 dirham — about $2,725.

“It was the biggest event we’ve ever had, and it was in Dubai,” Davis said while sitting at his desk in his shared office space in the Third Street Center. “They’re very serious about solar over there and about education, so they were super enthusiastic and they’re a really good partner. It was a large-scale, very exciting event with a lot of excited students from Dubai. [There were] 17 teams from 17 different high schools [competing].”

Shams Dubai Solar Rollers is a rollout program sponsored by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), an arm of the government charged with encouraging property owners to install rooftop solar panels on their buildings and then connecting to DEWA’s grid. So what does that have to do with sponsoring a partnership with a Colorado-based nonprofit that specializes in energy education? Essentially, public relations.

“So Shams Dubai is tasked with installing solar panels on basically every build-

ing in Dubai by 2030. They have a big public awareness issue; the public has not seen solar panels installed on buildings yet,” Davis said. “They don’t really understand how the solar works with the utility and how they can sell back the excess. They don’t understand that interaction, so [DEWA is] using this program as a way to teach how this system works, where the excess on a Solar Roller is stored in a battery, and the excess for SHAMS Dubai on a residential system goes back into the grid for other people to use. So they’re trying to use it as a way to teach the public about adopting solar.”

And it’s promising. Not only is it a creative way to demonstrate how solar energy works to the public (there has even been a documentary made about the program), but it also engages students to put theory into practice. That’s where Solar Rollers plays a key role: they not only provide the materials kits and subsequently send any replacement pieces needed (breaking a solar cell is a common occurrence in the designing stage), but they also facilitate a two-month online course about the mechanics of the remotecontrolled cars.

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ally Noah or [other Solar Rollers staff], who answers that,” said Zuleika Pevec, Solar Rollers administrator. And while all of the competitors take the same course and all of the materials kits contain the same pieces, what happens afterward depends entirely on the students.

“Teams have lots of design freedom,” Pevec said. “They have to figure out how to get the most energy from their cells while building lightweight and whatever it is that they want to focus on, whether they want a fast car… well, mostly they want a fast car,” she said with a laugh.

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petition. Teams earn points for each race, and whichever team has the most points at the end of the contest wins the day. The trophy ceremony is extensive, with 21 awards going out at the event’s end. Solar Rollers sent four people, including Davis, to Dubai to help manage the actual races.

“Most of us were there for nine days,” Davis said. “I was working probably 18 hours a day on average. I never went to a market; I never went to the beach. I was just working. It was so cool.”

And since he’s been back, he hasn’t really stopped working. The Dubai event went incredibly well and will likely happen again, he said, but it’s only part of a larger context. Colorado is currently home to 26 Solar Roller teams, and the organization is rapidly expanding.

“We’re doing racing in Dallas. We’re doing the biggest race ever in Denver at the Museum of Nature and Science. We’re starting in Silicon Valley. We’re finding out about New York next summer. This place looks like a bomb went off, but that’s because everything’s happening at once,” he said, gesturing to his crowded office.

“Really, the whole concept is, build a clean energy system and optimize it so well that you beat all the other teams with your clean energy system. It’s really it an energyexchange race. It’s all about energy management through these systems and then making that into a national competition,” Davis said about the nonprofit’s domestic growth. “Then somehow Dubai jumped in, SOLAR ROLLERS page 16

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This Land … is your land.

Don’t forget to vote!

Ballots were mailed to all registered voters on Oct. 16 and should now have been received.

Ballots must be returned by Nov. 7. Voters are reminded to affix 49-cents postage to their ballots if they choose to return them by mail. Ballots must be received by the Nov. 7 deadline — postmarks that are received later than that date will not be counted. Voters may also drop off their ballots in person at the drop box located outside of the Carbondale Town Hall.

Flu vaccinations available at Medicare workshop The Colorado Gerontological Society will host a free educational workshop, Medicare Monday, at the Third Street Center Nov. 6 to address the changes to Medicare that beneficiaries can expect to see in 2018.

Walgreens will be on hand to make flu vaccinations available. Anyone who wishes to receive the vaccine will simply present their Medicare Card and their insurance card to one of the Walgreens pharmacists, who will take the information and administer the vaccine. Walgreens will handle the Medicare/insurance billing.

Open enrollment for Medicare beneficiaries ends Dec. 7. This is the time of year when Medicare beneficiaries need to review their current health insurance coverage, primarily for prescription drugs through Medicare Part D. For those individuals who are currently enrolled in a Medicare Ad-

vantage Plan and want to change plans or return to original Medicare, now is the time to make that change as well.

‘Toilet Bowl’ temporarily out of order Effective immediately, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is instituting a voluntary fishing closure at a popular area on the Frying Pan River located downstream from the Ruedi Reservoir Dam. The fishing spot — known locally as the Toilet Bowl — will experience significantly reduced flow as water that normally feeds the pool will be re-routed to facilitate required dam maintenance.

Work on the dam, which is owned and operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, is estimated to continue through Nov. 10; however, it could take longer if additional work is necessary.

For more information about the voluntary fishing closure, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Glenwood Springs office at 970-947-2920 and for information about work on the dam and dam operations, contact Tim Miller of the Bureau of Reclamation at 970-962-4394.

Rangers receive recognition Five White River National Forest employees are the recent recipients of individual, prestigious awards recognizing their contributions to the land and the communities they serve in their respective professional fields.

“These recognitions, both internal and

external, demonstrate what a lot of people already know: that the White River National Forest has incredibly dedicated, hardworking and talented people stewarding these lands on behalf of the American public,” said Scott Fitzwilliams, Forest Supervisor. “I am extremely proud to share these awards with our local communities,” he said. Andrew Larson, Erin Carey and Katy Nelson all received recognitions for their work in the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District.

CDOT director resigns Gov. Hickenlooper today announced Shailen Bhatt will be leaving his role as Executive Director of the Department of Transportation (CDOT).

“Shailen’s innovation and drive has pushed the Department of Transportation to work tirelessly to stand up a transportation network that can meet the needs of Colorado,” said Governor John Hickenlooper. “We wish him the best and can only say ‘watch out’ as he brings his expertise and creativity to a new set of challenges.”

Gov. Hickenlooper appointed Bhatt in February of 2015. During his tenure, Bhatt focused on public safety and worked to better the lives of Coloradans through an improved transportation system.

Bhatt will leave his position in December to become president and Chief Executive Officer at the Intelligent Transportation Society of America. CDOT’s Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer Mike Lewis has been named interim director.

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We’ve got the band back together

By Will Grandbois Sopris Sun Staff Nothing makes you appreciate someone like their absence, and over the past month almost everyone at The Sopris Sun has taken some time away.

I actually started the trend myself by taking off for Canadian Thanksgiving with my family in Windsor, Ontario. I skipped town right after Potato Day and missed almost a week of newspapering, including the big internet outage and some important breaking news. Didn’t notice my absence? That’s all thanks to Trina Ortega, The Sun’s original editor. Few people in my position have ever had access to such a talented substitute. I am immensely grateful.

That same week, Duke of Distribution Tommy Sands took his traditional fall trip.

Tommy puts an unprecedented amount of thought and effort into his weekly role, picking up the paper in Gypsum almost as soon as it’s off the press and hitting many stops in Glenwood and Carbondale Wednesday night. He gets up early for the trip up to Aspen, then hangs around upvalley as an Uber driver for the rest of the day. He has also gone above and beyond to refurbish and maintain our racks (with the new ones in front of Dandelion Market and RJ Paddywacks, we’re up to 33 around-the-clock locations and almost twice that inside public buildings and businesses — see the whole list at soprissun.com/about/locations).

Needless to say, we miss him when he’s gone. Luckily, I was able to do the initial pick up on my return trip, and The Sun board did the rest. They’re an incredible resource for all aspects of the paper. Indeed, Secretary Debbie Bruell later filled in for ad salesperson Kathryn Camp while simultaneously authoring a major breaking news story.

But I’m getting ahead of myself. The next to take off — to Hawaii, no less — was graphic designer Terri Ritchie. The rock on which this paper is built, Terri has had a hand in more Sopris Suns than any other staff member, present or past. Every week, she manages to turn a bunch of words and images and pulls them together into a cohesive whole that makes you want to sit down and read it cover to cover. The fact that, even on the digital side, hundreds of people go straight

to our e-edition every week is a testament to the power of layout.

With that in mind, we actually had two people fill those shoes: Linda Fleming and Rebecca Young — who I should probably mention, in addition to being a Valley Journal co-founder, is my mom. I think they did a great job and hope that they feel the same.

As I mentioned before, Kathryn Camp was out for a bit, though not without a lot of work done in advance. Advertising isn’t just how we stay in business, it’s also one of the main services we offer the community, and I think Kathryn embodies that spirit. If you have a message to get out there and haven’t sat down with her, I strongly encourage you to drop her a line at adsales@soprissun.com. You’ll find that she’s much more than just a salesperson.

Then there’s photographer Jane Bachrach, who always manages to leave us with a stunning visual whether she’s around or not, like the little girl with the pumpkins a couple weeks back. I get more comments on our photos than almost anything else, and Jane’s are always the centerpiece. We also get great submissions from readers like you and work with awesome freelancers like Laurel Smith, Julie Albrecht and Mark Burrows who not only send us what they’ve already shot, but go out on assignment. As for Sue Rollyson, our go-to sports photographer, she’s been out of town visiting her new granddaughter for a bit, but we look forward to having her back soon.

There’s also tireless volunteer proofreader Lee Beck, her diligent fill-in, Carol Craven.

Nor have I forgotten our bookkeeper, Betsey Safford, who’s so self directed she doesn’t need a fill-in.

I think that covers pretty much everyone except for new reporter Megan Tackett, who won’t be skipping town ’til December. Instead, she’s been spending her free time making our inaugural “Humans v. Vampires” event a success. I trust she’ll soon be having story ideas pitched to her by strangers on the street as Jane and I do.

Anyway, my point is that we have a wonderful team and a great bench backing us up.

Perhaps folks don’t want or need a look behind the curtain, but I’m betting most readers know someone on the masthead, and I want everyone to know how essential everyone is to the final product.

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Let the music play

Cell service

From the archives of the Roaring Fork Valley Journal

out to the telecommunications team about available space up there.

Crystal River Valley residents have also expressed interest to us in improving Verizon coverage in the area.”

“This opportunity for potential cell coverage came from a need to improve aged/unreliable TV/FM translator and public safety radio services, as well as from the Pitkin County Broadband Initiative,” Peterson says.

“The infrastructure to support the microwave connection into the microwave backhaul system from Sunlight Peak was critical in the tower designs. Public input has also been heavily pushing for improved broadband and cell coverage in the area, which influenced the design for additional tower capacity.

Construction of the new towers will be a true mountain adventure.

“The site is accessible by helicopter only, or an intense hike, but no other vehicle can support it,” Peterson says. “We are also working with High Altitude Army Training Services and the National Guard to provide and coordinate the Chinook lift, which we anticipate to take place in late spring/early summer next year. We are hoping the site will be complete by mid-summer, at which point Crystal Valley residents will almost immediately receive improved public safety radio and translator services.”

Reviews are mixed about potential cell service up the Crystal Valley.

Residents in Marble across the board expressed relief at being unaffected. Jen Cox, formerly of Carbondale but a Redstone resident for several years now jokes. “I love the unplugged lifestyle! It’s bracing enough at times to handle the amount of tourists. To imagine them all on their phones is unbearable!”

For those that pass through, seeking that trip back in time, we’ll have to roll with flow, cell service or not… but the glove box is looking mighty handy.

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Western Colorado had experienced its worst “water year” in history, according to State Climatologist Thomas McKee. The drought was most dramatic over the winter, with numerous records set, while summer rains arrived too late to make much of a difference. Aspen recorded only 5.95 inches of precipitation from Oct. ’76 through April ’77, shattering the 7.5 inch low set in ’54.

In other news… Aspen dentist Robert Tattenham was killed in a cabin fire in Old Snowmass.

The Roaring Fork High School marching band made it to the championship round at the state competition in Pueblo. In what Band Director Dave Funk caled “the best performance I’ve ever seen from the kids,” the played excerpts from James Bond themes like “Dr. No,”“From Russia with Love” and “Live and Let Die.” Although Monte Vista High School took home the top prize for the 19th consecutive year, the Rams 63-member band were quite proud to beat their debut performance of seventh place the previous year. They hoped to use the momentum to propel their fundraising drive for a trip to Australia’s Expo 88.

In other news…

For seasonal jobs outside the ski industry, the Journal encouraged folks to

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In ‘97, KDNK was still duking it out with Colorado Public Radio over its 88.1 frequency. help Santa out a bit by signing on with the United Parcel Service or Federal Express during the busy holiday season.

Nov. 6, 1997 Carbondale resurrected an old tradition by budgeting $1,000 annually to designate a person of the year. Mayor Randy Vanderhurst proposed the move, saying that “Carbondale has a history of volunteers doing things for the community, and I would like for us to recognize them.” A committee was appointed to work on a selection process as locals were urged to consider potential nominees.

In other news… A site had been selected for the new Basalt Post Office, with construction slated to begin the following summer.

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“We’re still just a really small nonprofit, and keeping up with it and finding enough donors and sponsors is very important,” he emphasized.

The overall winners of the The Shams Dubai Solar Rollers 2017 race were The Cambridge Interim School. The event was held at Dubai Autodrome on Oct. 22.

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Nov. 8, 2007 Melanie’s Kid’s Kitchen cooking class gave youngsters a chance to learn math, management and more. On the day the Journal stopped by, Jenna and Beth Freeman were making a squash soup. “I want them to learn it all so they can go home and prepare the meal,” said owner Melanie Cardiff. “…and we didn’t end up with any fingers in the soup, so that was good. There was no spooky Halloween soup.”

In other news… The new Ella restaurant opened downtown, showing off the extensive renovation of the Ship ‘o Fools / Hurricane space which later impacted the look of Hestia and Town.

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Obituaries

The Sopris Sun accepts obituaries with a local connection of reasonable length, including pictures, with no charge.

Maureen Nuckols July 10, 1944 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 30, 2017 Maureen died October 30, 2017 at home in Carbondale, Colorado.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Mark Luttrell, her sons Adam Infascelli of Glenwood Springs and Aaron Luttrell of Carbondale, her two sisters Janice Nuckols of Kaneohe, Hawaii and Nora Nuckols of Vancouver, British Columbia, her two aunts and an uncle in Willimantic, Conn., nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as many, many good friends.

Maureen was born in Kingsville, Texas, went to high school in Marietta, Ohio, and earned her R.N. from Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.

She then went on to earn a B.S.N. from the University of Cincinnati and an M.S.N. from the University of Massachusetts. She moved from Boston to Glenwood Springs with her then-husband Joe Infascelli and began nursing at Valley View Hospital in 1975. She moved

to Carbondale for the ďŹ rst time to become the residential school nurse and health educator for Colorado Rocky Mountain School. Maureen later attended the University of Denver, where she earned her Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Counseling before returning to Carbondale, where she established her own counseling practice. She then worked a stint at the Advocate Safe House in Glenwood Springs before Maureen began teaching nursing at Colorado Mountain College. She retired as a professor of nursing in 2011, although she continued to teach clinical and skills labs as adjunct faculty until 2014.

Maureen was committed to the Roaring Fork Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Triathlon team for 18 years, serving as a coach in various roles, and was just named coach emeritus this summer. She competed Aug. 4, 2017 in the Tri For The Cure in Denver, ďŹ nishing with her best time in three years. She was also a member of the Tri-Glenwood 30-year club.

After her multiple myeloma diagnosis seven years ago, she was a vibrant member of the Cancer Coffee Walk &

Talk group at Valley View Hospital.

Maureen loved to give back to the community, most recently serving as a volunteer with the Rosybelle Art Project, as well as the Carbondale Library Wednesday after-school art program. She was an annual volunteer at Carbondale Mountain Fair as a pie judge, always in a memorable costume. She was also very active in the Carbondale Methodist church. She provided babysitting, dogsitting and respite care for many of her friends.

Essentially, wherever there was a need, Maureen was there. Maureen was loved and will be remembered by many.

She spent 30 years as a volunteer ďŹ reďŹ ghter and EMT for the Carbondale Fire Department, so a celebration of her life will be held at the ďŹ rehouse on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 4 p.m. on.

Maureen was very proud of her scholarship fund at Colorado Mountain College, which she established upon her retirement in 2011. Gifts to the scholarship can be provided via http://cmcfoundation.org/give. Donors can indicate the Maureen Nuckols and Friends Scholarship. Checks payable to the CMC Foundation can be mailed to: CMC Foundation, 802 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. Notation of the Maureen Nuckols and Friends Scholarship should be included on the check.

Vera Diemoz Vera Diemoz passed away on Oct. 22, 2017 at 106 years old.

She was the ďŹ fth of 12 children born to Joseph and Alena Montover. Vera and her husband Fred had a son: Stanley Lawrence Diemoz. She lived independently doing her grocery shopping, laundry and all house work up to 103.

Vera deeply loved each of her family members, and had a wonderful sense of humor. She could be feisty and remained sharp as a tack her entire life.

Vera enjoyed traveling to Europe with her son. She loved working jigsaw puzzles, dancing especially the waltz. She always looked forward and could work through anything that came her way. She was a hard worker.

Veraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nephew Vern Arbaney and his wife LeAnn were devoted caregivers to Vera in her later years, visiting her every day. Upon their passing, her friend Diane Welter stepped into caregiving role. A rosary will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, followed by a catholic mass at 1 p.m. at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Glenwood Springs, CO. Vera was preceded in death by her parents, nine siblings and her son Stanley Diemoz. She is survived by two brothers, Leno Montover, 99, of Parachute, and Peleno Montover, 94, of Clifton, also several nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.

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Letters continued om page 2 patients with no way to get or refrigerate their insulin or patients with emphysema with no electricity to power their oxygen concentrator or nebulizer-I saw both), and desperation takes over.

I would encourage people to keep the U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico in the forefront of their mind and to continue to support organizations that are on the ground actively helping. Heart to Heart International is one such well-run organization, but there are others as well. Thank you.

Chad Knaus, M.D. Carbondale

Thanks for Crystal Trail forum Dear Editor: I am writing to express my sincere appreciation to the Carbondale Mayor, the Board of Trustees, and the numerous local citizens that expressed their heartfelt comments at the recent forum with Pitkin County Open Space and Trails(PCOST).

Previous to that event PCOST had presented their studies as they pertain to the Crystal Valley portion of the Carbondale to Crested Butte Trail, as well as their proposed alignments of the trail as it makes its way to McClure Pass. These presentations were tactically designed to allow for no public discourse save for a seemingly inadequate follow-up online survey. I know I was not the only one feeling defeated and betrayed by their process.

I admittedly have deep emotional connections to the valley in which I have lived

and worked and raised my family for the past thirty plus years. I also have what I consider to be a legitimate aversion to the Crystal Valley Trail. For me it is synonymous with certain environmental degradation and a permanent end to the valley as I know it. Additionally I have much concern for my fellow Crystal Valley citizens that live in the path of one of the proposed alignments. I understand firsthand what it is like to be at the receiving end of a lawsuit

by Pitkin County in pursuit of access through one’s property. It is an experience certain to be fraught with adverse financial implications and ongoing stress. I do not want to see my friends and neighbors in this valley be subjected to this.

The meeting initiated by the Mayor of Carbondale lent me much reassurance.

From the first of the concerns voiced by Marty Siverstein and Frosty Merriot to the impassioned voices of numerous citizens displaying their concerns for the health and well-being of this valley’s wildlife, I felt camaraderie and reduced isolation in my stance. At the very least I hope Pitkin County saw that their recent tactics designed to avoid public comment were heavily flawed. Most individuals who spoke at the meeting started off by expressing a deep appreciation of having the opportunity to voice their concerns and be heard.

The meeting was for me a cathartic and eye opening event. I am beyond thankful to the Carbondale Trustees and especially Dan Richardson for insisting upon this very ap-

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propriate and necessary event that embraced public comment. I also hope all of you out there who feel deeply connected to the ramifications of this trail continue to stand strong and effect the process going forward.

Edie Engstrom Redstone

Outstanding local business Dear Editor: There is a time and a season for all things and it’s time to recognize a long-time local business. I have been dealing with them for 30 years. It amazes me it has never changed. They continue to consistently provide friendly, efficient service to everyone who walks through their door.

The business is the Phillips 66 Station owned by Jim Wheeler and his lovely wife, Mary. Oh, and Bruce… Bruce I think came with the building. He has answered their phone in the same gentle tone and is standing in the same place when you arrive as he has for all these years.

They service your vehicles, they patiently listen to you try and explain about that funny little sound, somewhere, that is causing you palpitations; they come out to your house to change a flat on your horse trailer because you have to get your horse somewhere; they drive you home when you can’t wait for your car; they save you from the humiliation and disaster of driving off with the gas pump hose still in your tank, and change your windshield wipers because you can’t figure it out yourself.

In spite of the very small area for their pays, and limited parking, they always manage to get things moved around to accommodate your needs and schedules. The best part — they are more affordable than the grocery store. To me, they are the “grease monkey angels” of Carbondale.

A quality local business such as the Wheeler’s should be applauded and patronized by our community. My personal thanks to Jim, Mary, Bruce and all the great guys behind the scenes.

Patsy Teague Morrison Carbondale

Times they are a changin’ Dear Editor: The world is changing and so is our community.

I have been teaching my Free Total Body Fitness Class for 22 years, since 1995 in the second floor of The Church at Redstone.

My class is held on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30am -10:30 am. On a yearly basis, my class has given donations to the church for the use of this space. I have worked with Pastors Jim Jarmon and Bruce Gledhill throughout the years and never had any complaints from them or the church about where and how I conduct my class. The second floor of the church is large open space with beautiful stain glass windows, piano and moveable chairs. This space is used for Sunday church services and has been used consistently for various other acLETTERS page 19

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He’ll take your compliments and complaints, answer your questions and hear your suggestions.

Stop in for lunch, grab a drink or dessert or just drop in.

Letters continued om page 18 tivities such as public meetings of the county and community along with music concerts, slideshows, weddings, Thanksgiving dinner and the list goes on.. This space works well for me and my students and I have loved teaching class in this unique and beautiful space.

A month and a half ago right before Bruce Gledhill left, I was asked by the Elders and Leadership Group of the Church at Redstone to move my class downstairs in their renovated Kitchen area where there are the public bathrooms, a small living room area, with one office, a nursery /child room and a large space with moveable chairs and tables. The church offers this space for smaller meetings, Bible study, men’s group and other social activities.

It seems that the church is heading in a new direction and wants to create a policy for the usage of the church premises. In respect of the church’s request I recently taught my classes in the space downstairs.

The area downstairs does not work for me personally in so many ways. Yes, I could continue my class in the downstairs space but my spirit and heart is clear that this does not work for me. With regret, I have made a decision to end my class at the Church at Redstone on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.

I want to thank all women and men that have attended my class over the years. It’s been a good journey of hard workouts, sore muscles, joy of being fit and able to move and many stories and sharing life together.

My thought for you: We need to give of ourselves in love and service to others, in a spirit of generosity and good-fellowship.

I joyously give, in greater gratitude, for the abundance that I have already received.

Lisa Wagner Redstone

Legal Notice

time to get your point across.

We all know politicians like Sen. Gardner, Rep. Tipton, and the Garfield County Commissioners are behold to the oil and gas industry. It’s time to cut off the flow of money.

Fred Malo Jr. Carbondale

Basalt should support mental health Dear Editor: Shame on the Basalt Town Council. I was surprised to see the mayor briefly mention, with no input from other members of town council, the Eagle County Ballot Issue 1A creating funding for mental health services.

I do not think I am far off in saying everyone in this valley has been touched by mental health issues which include substance abuse.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness among the 20.2 million adults in the U.S. who experienced a substance use disorder 50.5% had a co-occurring mental ill-

ness. Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S., 43.8 million, experiences mental illness in a given year. Approximately 1 in 5 youth ages 13-18 experiences a severe mental disorder at some point during their life.

This valley is very aware of mental health and substance abuse issues and the lack of services, facilities and funds. With Colorado holding the distinction of 6th highest suicide rate in the U.S. I say SHAME on Basalt Town Council for being unable to put aside their frustration of being a “step child” of Eagle County and simply endorsing a ballot issue that will bring much needed resources to our community at large.

To learn what is available in our valley call 970-925-5858 The Aspen Hope Center or Mind Springs Health 24/7 Crisis Line at 888207-4004 and please support mental health by voting Yes on Eagle County Ballot Issue 1A! Carol Hawk Basalt

Parting Shot

The Town of Carbondale is requesting proposals for feasibility and design for micro-hydro electrical generation equipment at the Nettle Creek Water Treatment Plant. Sealed proposals will be received at the Town of Carbondale Town Hall 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, Colorado 81623 until 3:00 p.m., November 20, 2017, at which time the proposals will be opened and reviewed, for the following Town of Carbondale project: CARBONDALE MICRO-HYDRO ELECTRIC SYSTEM ANALYSIS.

The Town of Carbondale is requesting proposals for engineering services to engineer and design improvements to its raw water collection system. Items to be included are:

• Feasibility of installing micro-hydro facilities in the approximate size range of 12 kW. • How the energy produced would be distributed to the local electric utility Holy Cross Electric or other contractual user.

• Changes to the existing facility/appurtenances that would be needed to accommodate added equipment.

• Hydraulic analysis of existing facilities with addition of micro-hydro equipment.

• Incorporation of existing data acquisition and control to existing facilities.

• Cost/benefit analysis including anticipated investment payoff timeframe.

The Town of Carbondale reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. This submittal is to be a firm fixed price submittal.

EVALUATION: Evaluation of responding firms’ qualifications will be based on the following criteria and therefore all of these items should be addressed within the proposal: 1 Description of firm and experience of work.

2. Professional background and previous experience of each person to be assigned to this project.

3. Proposed project plan and the precise role of each person in accomplishing the work.

4. Recent experience on similar projects.

5. Names and telephone numbers of references.

6. Capability of the firm to perform the work on schedule.

7. Firm’s familiarity with the area of the project.

8. Cost for services.

Additional information regarding this project can be obtained by contacting Mark O'Meara, Town of Carbondale Utility Director, 970-963-3140.

Published in The Sopris Sun on November 2, 2017.

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