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THE CRYSTAL VALLEY ECHOand Marble Times

Providing a voice for community-based organizations and individuals that enrich the life of the Crystal ValleyJune 2011 FREE Volume #8 Number 6

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Avalanche Ranch Hot SpringsAvalanche Ranch Hot Springs

The Crystal Valley has new hot springs at Avalanche Ranch. Photo courtesy of Avalanche Ranch

The birth of the Crystal Valley’snewest hot spots

By Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer

What does it take to build a hot springs pool in themountains? The Ogilby family, owners of Avalanche Ranchand Cabins, and their staff have discovered not only what ittakes but have successfully completed three soaking poolsfed by a natural hot springs on their property.

Chuck Ogilby admits “he’s been like a kid in a sandbox”during the past winter and spring digging a well, runningmore than 3,000 feet of super-insulated pipe, constructingthree pools along a cascading creek, and building a mechan-ical room, and changing room. In addition, a heat exchangetank had to be engineered to release the same geothermalwater used in the pools, now cooled, into the Crystal River.

It all started 34 years ago when Chuck and MeredithOgilby, and partners Gary and Nancy Chinn, purchased theHell Roaring Ranch on Highway 133. At the time, theywere aware of some heat vents coming up on the east sideof the highway on their property.

After buying the adjoining Avalanche Ranch in 2004, theOgilby family pursued the possibility of drilling for geother-mal water. But after a group pow-wow, the owners, engi-neers and the driller agreed there was maybe a 50 percentchance of getting hot water on the west side of the highwaywhere it could be piped to Avalanche Ranch.

In February of 2008, son Kayo Ogilby, a geology profes-sor at Colorado Rocky Mountain School, brought two class-es of his students to the area. They discovered heat vents onthe west side of the highway.

“That next spring, in May, we drilled and hit 93-degreewater at 90 gallons-a-minute,” says Chuck. “We pump-test-ed for two weeks – the state makes you do that – and itwent up to 96 degrees in that two-week period,” saysChuck.

At the same time, they had to test the flows at FilohaMeadows and the Penny Hot Springs, just to the south, tomake sure their flows were not affected.

“Kayo says the granite intrusion that came up betweenPenny Hot Springs and a mile below,” says Chuck. “[That]is where our water is, that brought up with it hot magma onboth sides of the intrusion. So, it creates the hot water atPenny and this lukewarm water on our side.”

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, Crystal Valley Echo & Marble Times

MISSION STATEMENT:To provide a voice for Crystal Valleyites; to bringattention to the individuals and local businessesthat are the fabric of the Crystal Valley region; tocontribute to the vitality of our small town life.

PublisherAlyssa Ohnmacht

EditorCarrie Click

Staff WriterSue McEvoy

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DistributionDawn Distribution • 963-0874

Contributors to this issue ofThe Crystal Valley Echo:

Avalanche Ranch, USGS, John Emerick, George Newman, Shorty Williams - Sopris Photography,

Kathy Small, Ron Sorter, Darrell Munsell, RCA,Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities,

Lon Winston, Valley Divas, Melissa Sever, Bruce Gledhill, Ellie Kershow, Ruth Dukeman, CMC,

Sarah Johnson, Melissa Sidelinger, Crystal Valley Preschool students and staff,

Kyle Stewart, Peter Bone, Lisa Wagner,Janice and Allan Ingram, Steve Fowler,

Katie Lowrey LittleMarble Charter School students and staff

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material that does not meet the our standards for a positive, informative, educational community newspaper.

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JUNE 2011

W H O W E A R E

Cameron LawFrequent Crystal Valley Visitor

Name: Cameron Law

Age: 48

Occupation: Music teacher, performer, composer, conductor

Where do you live? Grand Junction

Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa

When did you work in the Crystal Valley and why? When the castle was open for weddings I often played instring quartets. This May, I visited the Crystal Valley duringthe Memorial Day weekend.

What three things would you like people to know about you? 1) I play the cello pretty well.2) I ride bicycles not quite as well.3) and I dance not well at all.

Which living person do you most admire?Yo Yo Ma, Lance Armstrong, and anyone who plays jazz well.

What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?Just cuz you can, doesn't mean you should...

What is your favorite thing to do in the Crystal Valley?I seem to spend a lot of time outdoors when I'm here - bik-ing, hiking and snowshoeing.

Who are you? Would you like others to know who you are and what you’re about? Or do you know someone wholives and/or works in the Crystal Valley who would make an interesting Who We Are subject? Let us know by con-tacting the Echo at [email protected], or call 963-2373.

“Who We Are” is a Q&A about aCrystal Valley resident or visitor.

Our objective is to give communitymembers better connections and

familiarity with each other.

S L I D E S & S A N D B A G S

By Carrie Click, Echo editor

Lots of books have been written about the CrystalValley – history books, memoirs, trail guides, and cof-fee table photo books.

A new book, being released at the end of thismonth, isn’t focusing on the Crystal Valley’s beauty,or the people who live here. It’s about the many land-slides that occur throughout Colorado, and in thisbeautiful, steep and debris-flow prone valley.

“Landslide Effects in Colorado” is by LynnHighland, a geographer with the U.S. GeologicalSurvey (USGS). More of a textbook than a block-buster, Lynn says the purpose of the book, publishedby the USGS, is to establish a criteria for loss estima-tions for landslide and debris-flow damages.

“We’re trying to get a handle on losses so thatmaybe insurance can cover damages to property,” saidLynn. Currently, Lynn says, insurance doesn’t coverlosses due to landslides or debris flows.

Lynn says her department, the National LandslideInformation Center, within the USGS tries “to mini-mize the impacts of landslides through education andresearch,” so this book is an integral part of that.

Crystal one of the big slide areas in 2010We all know that when the rain showers come dur-

ing spring and summer, the slides start sliding in theCrystal Valley. But how do we compare to other spotsaround Colorado?

Landslide living“The Landslide Handbook,” published by the

U.S. Geological Survey, offers these recommenda-tions for those who live in slide-prone areas, like theCrystal Valley.

Prior to intense storms:• Become familiar with the land around you.• Support regulating construction in areas

susceptible to landslides and debris flows.• Watch storm water drainage patterns on slopes

near your home.• Contact your local authorities to learn about

emergency response and evacuation plans for your area and develop plans for your family and business.

During intense storms:• Stay alert and stay awake. Many debris flow

fatalities occur when people are sleeping.• Consider leaving, if it is safe to do so, if you are in

an area susceptible to debris flows and landslides.• Listen for any unusual sounds, such as trees

cracking or boulders knocking together.• Be especially alert when driving. Embankments

along roadsides are particularly susceptible to slides.

If there’s imminent landslide danger:• Evacuate, if possible.• Contact your local fire, police or public works

department.• Inform affected neighbors.

After landslides occur:• Try to stay away from slide areas.• Check for injured or trapped victims, and help

your neighbors.• Listen to a battery-operated radio or TV for

emergency information.• Be aware that flooding may occur after a slide.• Check for damaged utility lines, and report any

damage to the utility company.• Check foundations, chimneys and surrounding

land for damage.• Replant damaged grounds as soon as possible

since erosion can lead to flash flooding.• Seek the advice of a geotechnical expert to

reduce landslide risk.

A slippery slope: Crystal Valley landslides featured in USGS book

Slides (and sandbags)It’s the time of year to watch for rising water, too

With record-breaking snowfall last winter, the Crystal River is heading for an unusually high runoff. Pitkin County has delivered sandbags and sand to Elk Park in Redstone for potential flooding issues. Carbondale & Rural Fire is watching the river closely and will inform area residents if flooding is anticipat-

ed. Contact them at 963-2491, carbondalefire.org if you have concerns, and of course call 911 for emergencies.– Carrie Click

Lynn Highland, a geographer with the USGS, recently vis-ited the debris flow that was created last summer onDorais Way. Photo by Carrie Click continued on page 16


Your calendar for goings on in and around the Crystal River Valley

C R Y S T A L C A L E N D A R

Help the Echo’s calendar grow; let us know. Send event items [email protected] by the 15th of the preceding month. Besure to include the five Ws (who, what, when, why and where); contactinfo, cost and anything else you think readers need to know.

• June 1: 5:30-7 p.m. Valley Divas, a local women’s networkinggroup, meets at Konnyakus, 568 Highway 133, Carbondale.$10/woman includes house drink and app. RSVP to 704-1711,[email protected].

• June 2: 1-3 p.m. Time to recycle in Redstone. In front of theChurch at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard.

• June 2: 5:30 p.m. gates open. Opening day for the CarbondaleWild West Rodeo, at the Gus Darien Riding Arena on CatherineStore Road east of Carbondale; carbondalerodeo.com.

• June 3: Last day to register for Mountain Rural PhilanthropyDays, held June 15-17 at Battle Mountain High School in Edwards,featuring keynote speaker Lt. Gov. Joseph Garcia. mountainrpd.org,970-471-2628.

• June 3: 6-8 p.m. First Friday is a tradition in Carbondale. On thefirst Friday of every month, galleries offer special exhibits and openreceptions; carbondalearts.com.

• June 3: 6-8 p.m. As part of First Friday, Majid Kahhak paints liveat Kahhak Fine Arts & School, 411 Main St., Carbondale; this month’stheme is “rodeo,” as a hat tip to the Carbondale Wild West Rodeostarting on June 2. 704-0622, mkahhak.com.

• June 3-5: Eighth annual Roaring Fork Valley Studio Tour; ben-efits the Carbondale Community School. 963-1680, roaringforkstu-diotour.org.

• June 3: Colorado Mountain College opens an exhibit at itsGlenwood Springs gallery featuring abstract paintings by Basaltartist Michael Raaum. Exhibit continues through July 27. 831Grand Ave., Glenwood. 937-8367, michaelraaum.com.

• June 4: 8 a.m. Seventh annual Community River Float; take ariver trip from Carbondale to Glenwood on the Roaring Fork with theRoaring Fork Conservancy and learn about wildlife, water issues whilehaving fun. You must register online at roaringfork.org/riverfloat.$15/person. 927-1290.

• June 5: 4-6 p.m. Visit the late illustrator’s Jack Roberts Studio inRedstone’s Ranch Acres, hosted by Jack’s son Gary Miller and theRedstone Art Foundation (RAF) at the RAF annual membershipparty. Call Betty Daniel at 963-7461 regarding this event; go to red-stoneartfoundation.org for more info.

• June 6: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. “Serving a World of Customers” is afree workshop presented by CMC and Colorado Workforce Centers,at the CMC Glenwood Center, 1402 Blake Ave., Glenwood. To regis-ter, call 945-8638.

• June 6: 1-4 p.m. “Is Entrepreneurship Right for You?,” a five-part, free workshop series presented by CMC and ColoradoWorkforce Centers, starts today and runs on June 8, June 10 and June22. To register/for more info, call 945-8638.

• June 11: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wildfire prevention meeting is at theMarble Fire Station, 300 Park Ave., Marble, and includes grand appli-cations and pheromone pickup. Lunch available from Slow GroovinBBQ. Presented by the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District.963-2491.

• June 11: 6-8 p.m. Howard Berkman and Big Bottom, kickingChicago blues, kicks off the Magical Moments summer concertseries, Redstone Park. 963-8240, redstonecolorado.com.

• June 14: 6 p.m. Redstone Community Association meets atthe Redstone Inn. Learn about upcoming Redstone events, and helpplan for them; redstonecolorado.com.

• June 14: 8 p.m. Maputo Mensah African Drumming andDance Company is at the Third Street Center, 520 E. Third St.,Carbondale. $10/adult, $5/6-17, free/5 and under. Advance ticketsare available at 947-8367 or [email protected].

• June 16: 1-3 p.m. Time to recycle in Redstone. In front of theChurch at Redstone, Redstone Boulevard.

• June 16: 6 p.m. Newcomers Picnic at Redstone Park. Everybodyis invited; bring a side dish or dessert to share. 963-0326, redstone-colorado.com.

• June 16: 7:30 p.m. Thunder River Theatre Company’s “The Tripto Bountiful” is in preview tonight at 67 Promenade, Carbondale.thunderrivertheatre.com, 963-8200 for more info and tickets.

• June 17-19: The second annual Rocky Mountain Ominium BikeRace in Carbondale; carbondale.com.

• June 17: 7 p.m. Smooth Money Gesture plays at Fourth andMain streets, Carbondale, and kicks off the Carbondale Summer ofMusic series. 963-1680, carbondalearts.com.

• June 17: 7:30 p.m. Thunder River Theatre Company’s “The Tripto Bountiful” opens tonight at 67 Promenade, Carbondale. thun-derrivertheatre.com, 963-8200 for more info and tickets.

• June 18, 24-26, 30, July 1-2 : Thunder River Theatre Company’s“The Trip to Bountiful” plays at 7:30 p.m. each night (except forthe June 26, Sunday matinee, at 2 p.m.) at 67 Promenade,Carbondale. thunderrivertheatre.com, 963-8200 for more info andtickets.

• June 23: Hayes Carll at Performing Arts Center at Third StreetCenter (PAC3) in Carbondale; for tickets and time:pac3carbondale.com, 925-1663.

• June 24-25: Tenth annual Sopris Music Fest hosted by Steve’sGuitars features local bands, food, and more. 963-3304, stevesgui-tars.net.

• June 24-26: The second annual Redstone Rally: motorcycles,food, special events; 963-2691, redstonerally.com.

• June 25: 10:30 a.m. A Tribute to the Fallen honors military vet-erans and is part of Redstone Rally in Redstone; redstonerally.com.

• June 25: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The sixth annual Gunnison Valley PublicSafety Expo takes place at Jorgenson Park, 411 E. Tomichi Ave.(Highway 50), in Gunnison. Scott Morrill, 970-641-2481, gunnison-county.org.

• June 25: 10-11 a.m. A meeting to discuss CMC’s two newbachelor degree programs in business administration and sus-tainability studies is at CMC in Carbondale, 690 Colorado Ave. 963-2172, coloradomtn.edu.

• June 25: GreenLeaf Run – 5K and 10K – begins and ends at theCarbondale Recreation Center; carbondale.com.

• June 25: Valley Cruisers Car Club display their classic cars andmotorcycles at the Redstone Rally in Redstone; valleycruisers.org.•June 29: 10-11 a.m. A meeting to discuss CMC’s two new bachelordegree programs in business administration and sustainability stud-ies is at CMC in Carbondale, 690 Colorado Ave. 963-2172, col-oradomtn.edu.

ONGOING • Every day during the summer at 1:30 p.m., tours of the historicRedstone Castle give you a peek into Redstone’s illustrious past.$15/adults; $10/seniors and children; tickets available at Tiffany ofRedstone, Redstone General Store, and the Crystal Club Café all onRedstone Boulevard.

• Most every day, horse-drawn carriage rides clip clop aroundRedstone. $25/person. 963-2526, redstoneinn.com.

• Pilates in Redstone is on Monday and Thursday mornings; 8-9a.m. is advanced; 9:30-10:30 a.m. is beginner; and Thursdays at 5:30p.m. – all levels, everyone welcome, at the Redstone Inn. $10 fee,punch passes available. Dress comfortably and bring a mat. Callinstructor Sue McEvoy at 704-1843 for more info.

• Roaring Fork Combat Veterans Support Group, a safe placefor veterans who have served in combat operations to share, meetsevery Monday at 8 p.m. at the Circle Club, 123 Main St.,Carbondale. Contact Adam McCabe, 309-613-6-91,[email protected].

• Total Body Fitness spring and summer schedule inRedstone is Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30-10:30 a.m., at the Churchat Redstone on the Boulevard. Have a two-hour body experience:Sculpt your figure with low impact to burn body fat, weight-bearingexercises to strengthen and breathing and mindful stretching forflexibility and body/mind awareness. Free to the community. All abil-ities welcome. Since 1995. Personal training available. Instructor: LisaWagner, 963-8240.

• Every Tuesday, Independence Run & Hike hosts a trail run at 5:45p.m. Rain, cold or sun. 995 Cowen Dr., Carbondale, 704-0909.

• HEARTBEAT – support for survivors after suicide – meetsthe second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the UnitedMethodist Church, 824 Cooper St. (the Bethel Chapel entrance),Glenwood. Call Pam Szedelyi, 945-1398, or [email protected].

• Every Wednesday from June 15-Oct. 5, the Carbondale Farmers’Market is at Fourth and Main from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 704-4190, car-bondalefarmersmarket.com.

• Want to be "In Stitches"? Every first, third and sometimes fifthWednesday, bring the stitches (knit, crochet, needlepoint etc.) of yourchoice to the Redstone Inn Library Room from 4-6 p.m. Beginner toadvanced. Call Kay Bell, 963-9811 or Mary Dorais, 963-3862.

• Every Thursday from June 2-Aug. 18, the Carbondale Wild WestRodeo at the Gus Darien Riding Arena on Catherine Store Road(County Road 100), Carbondale. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., slack at6:30 p.m., grand entry at 7:30 p.m. carbondalerodeo.com.

• Recycling in Redstone is on the first and third Thursday of eachmonth from 1-3 p.m. Bring your cardboard, glass, plastic, newspa-pers, magazines, aluminum, steel cans and office paper to the PitkinCounty bin parked adjacent to the Church at Redstone, RedstoneBoulevard.

• Every Friday during the summer, the Redstone Company Storehosts Fresh Fridays for organically grown produce, meats, poultry,jams, cut flowers and more; from 3-7 p.m. on the Boulevard on thelawn outside the store. 963-3408.

• Every Saturday at 7:30 a.m., Independence Run & Hike hosts agroup run. Rain, cold or sun. 995 Cowen Dr., Carbondale, 704-0909.

• Every week from June 17-July 23, Carbondale Summer of Musicpresents free evening concerts in Sopris Park. Check the schedule atcarbondalearts.com under “Events.”

• Throughout the summer, Carbondale Recreation offers classesand programs for a range of activities for kids and adults. 704-4190,carbondalerec.com.

• Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers has a busy summer schedule ofvolunteer stewardship of public lands. Complete programinformation is available at rfov.org, 927-8241.

• Redstone and Marble locals can get a Locals Card for discountsat the Redstone Inn at Happy Hours and more. Stop by the inn. 963-2526.

• Get help: Crystal Valley residents living in Pitkin County (that’syou, Redstonians), are encouraged by the Aspen Counseling Centerto pick up the phone if you are in an emotional crisis and need totalk to a trained professional. Don’t wait. Call 920-5555.

UPCOMING • July 2: Honey Don’t, folk, bluegrass and original songs, live atMagical Moments summer concert series, Redstone Park, from 6-8p.m. 963-8240.

• July 2-9: MARBLE/marble Symposium XXIII attracts sculptorsof all levels of experience to carve marble in Marble. marbleinst.org,303-297-1429.

• July 3: Steve Earle and the Dukes (and Duchesses) atPerforming Arts Center at Third Street Center (PAC3) in Carbondale;for tickets and time: pac3carbondale.com, 925-1663.

• July 4: Fourth of July in Redstone includes a village parade andold fashioned, small-town family activities all day; redstonecol-orado.com.

JUNE 2011

B U S I N E S S

Fresh Fridays come to RedstoneRedstone Company Store features wine tastings this summer, too


Some of the best local, organic produce and foodstuffs are now available at Redstone’s newfarmers market every Friday this summer and fall.

Bob and Deb McCormick, owners of the Redstone Company Store, are hosting Fresh Fridaysevery Friday afternoon from 3-7 p.m. on the lawn outside of their store.

Deb has recruited Dava Parr of Fresh & Wyld / Farmhouse Inn in Paonia to supply organic, farm-grown fresh produce, meats, poultry, jams, cut flowers and more for the market.

Also new this summer, the Redstone Company Store is offering wine tastings and sales of someof Colorado’s premier locally-produced wines. The McCormicks have teamed up with vintner RobKimball of 5680 Winery, also in Paonia, to offer wines from the West Elks American ViticulturalArea (AVA), just over McClure Pass in the North Fork Valley.

Vineyards in the West Elks AVA are some of the highest in elevation in North America and pro-duce a number of Colorado’s best wines. The high elevation and low humidity, combined withcool nighttime temperatures help retain a high degree of acidity as the grapes ripen.

The region is noted for its white wines, especially Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay andPinot Gris. Several wineries also produce high quality Pinot Noir and Merlot.

Fresh Fridays started on May 27 and run through the fall. So come on down to RedstoneBoulevard for some fresh produce and a little old-fashion fun. The Redstone Company Store islocated right across from the Redstone Inn. Call 963-3408 for more information.

Crystal Fly Shop expands atnew Carbondale locationBy Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer

There’s a lot more space in theCrystal Fly Shop these days. Thebusiness, owned by David Johnson,recently relocated from Main Streetin downtown Carbondale to 1087Highway 133 in the City MarketPlaza next to Domino’s Pizza.

Dave figures he now has four orfive times more floor space and 15times more wall space than in hisprevious 400 square foot location.

“I looked at places all overCarbondale and this space wasunique,” Dave says. “There is betterparking, more traffic in the plaza andmore exposure to people driving byon the highway.”

And all the new room allowsCrystal Fly Shop to display their vast array of fishing gear and accessories.

“We have a wide selection of fishing packs and luggage, 150 models of fly rods in stock, reels,waders and boots, a lot of outdoor clothing, boating accessories for rafting and fishing boats, books,maps and the best fly line selection in the valley,” adds Dave.

New this year is some basic camping gear and accessories that cater even to non-fishermen. Dave opened the shop after 15 years working as a fishing guide in Basalt. Originally, the shop

was a place to headquarter his outfitting business and eventually the retail began to grow. Now, heand shop manager Wolf Scheiblberg spend more time in retail, while a roster of eight to 10 guideslead fishing excursions.

Crystal Fly Shop’s guides offer fly-fishing trips including half day, three-quarter day and full daywade trips and float trips year round.

“We get a very broad spectrum of clients for the fishing trips,” Dave says. “We’re less expensivethan our competition. We are innovative and started the three-quarter day trip because six hours isabout perfect and includes lunch.”

The majority of the trips are on the Roaring Fork and Fryingpan rivers although they also fishthe Colorado and Crystal rivers when conditions are favorable. The float trips utilize rafts anddories with up to two clients, and wade trips see up to three clients per guide.

Clientele ranges from locals and people driving up from Denver to international visitors. “What I really require of my guides is that they are good fishermen and nice guys,” Dave says.

“They have a lot of patience and are fun to be around. We try to meet the expectation the clienthas for that day.”

Stop by the new location or shop online at crystalflyshop.com or call 963-5741.

David Johnson of Crystal Fly Shop. Photo by Sue McEvoy


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Even though Redstone dam not con-sidered, Crystal River dams still a possibility

By John Emerick, Crystal River Caucus vice chair

At our last meeting on May 12, Crystal River Caucusmembers were eager to learn more about the downsizedWest Divide Project.

A decades-old plan proposing two dams – one nearRedstone, the other near the Placita town site – on theCrystal River was substantially altered and reduced in April.

One of the reductions that brought a collective sigh ofrelief from valley residents was the elimination of theplanned Osgood Reservoir, which would have inundatedthe village of Redstone and some nearby subdivisions.The size of the planned Placita Reservoir farther upvalleywas reduced, but questions remain about where the apotential pond would be located and what communitieswould be affected.

Although engineering details, including maps, will not bereleased until after the District Water Court considers theWest Divide Project in late May, we did get a few answersfrom project representatives who attended the meeting.

No out-of-basin diversionsThe bottom line, according to Bruce Wampler of the West

Divide Water Conservancy Board, is that water will not betaken out of the Crystal River basin as had been previouslyplanned, eliminating the possibility of a tunnel and ditch sys-tem that would have delivered Crystal River water to Divide

and Mamm creeks near Rifle. “If there ever comes a day when we need to deliver

more water to those areas,” Bruce told caucus attendees,“we will need to find another source.”

The remaining storage reservoirs left in the projectinclude a planned 5,000-acre-foot reservoir on YankCreek, a Thompson Creek tributary, and the plannedPlacita Reservoir, reduced from 58,000 acre-feet to 4,000acre-feet

Bruce explained why he believes these reservoirs areneeded.

“The West Divide Project feels that it has an obligationto maintain some flexibility regarding water flow andstorage in the Crystal River,” said Bruce. “We do not knowhow climate change will impact river flow in the future.”

He stated that the purpose of the two reservoirs wouldbe to increase flow in the lower Crystal, which has runnearly dry during past drought years.

A question arose as to whether these two modestly-sized reservoirs would be sufficient to offset such lowflow conditions.

“Probably not,” replied Kerry Sundeen, a hydrologicconsultant for the West Divide Project. “We might alsoneed to consider implementing irrigation efficiency meas-ures to allow more water in the river.”

Kerry also agreed that buying out some of the waterrights from present users might be part of the solution.

Bogan Flats Reservoir?We all wanted to know what the new configuration of

the Placita Reservoir would be. According to Kerry, thedam would be just downstream of the U.S. Forest Service

Bogan Flats Campground. The dam and reservoir wouldbe completely on Forest Service land. While no privateland, including the Chair Mountain subdivision, would beinundated, the campground would be lost to the reservoirand the road to Marble would need to be relocated.

Ensuing discussion revealed that the reservoir would befilled with spring runoff, and emptied during late summer.Some members reminded us that a similar situation exists atthe Paonia Reservoir, and didn’t like the concept of a large“mudhole” marring the landscape of the Crystal Valley,especially if it would come at the cost of displacing nearlypristine river and riparian habitat that exists there now.

Ecologist Dee Malone pointed out that a dam at that loca-tion on the Crystal will change the flow characteristicsdownstream. High springtime flows are needed to maintainthe channel islands and other habitat characteristics thatmake the Placita area so valuable to wildlife.

But there might not need to be a dam on the Crystal. “Our objective is to hold open a water right for some

future use”, Bruce said, “It’s not to actually do any kind ofdetailed engineering at this point.”

Bruce later stated that perhaps a reservoir, if needed,could be on a tributary stream.

It is difficult for the caucus to support or oppose an ini-tiative such as this without knowing all the details.However, a straw poll taken at the meeting indicated thatthere were many caucus members who were opposed toany dam on the Crystal. Certainly we expect to learnmore about the “new” West Divide Project in comingmonths, and I expect it to stay on the caucus agenda.

For more information, contact the Crystal RiverCaucus at [email protected].

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There was no flow change at either site dur-ing the two-week test.

The Ogilbys’ well is located 200 feet belowthe surface, with the pump at 160 feet.

“It’s been pumping now for a month and ahalf and it’s gone from 93 degrees here at ourend, to this morning at 99.2,” Chuck says.“Every three days it goes up another tenth of adegree. It’s a mystery; its been a big scienceproject.”

Of course, you can’t just drill and make your-self a hot springs pool without a permit. It tookmore than a year to meet the state andEnvironmental Protection Agency require-ments. There also has to be a direct return pipein case there is ever a call on the river.

And then there’s the testing. There are spe-cific tests three times a week, weekly, monthlyand quarterly for everything from dissolvedsolids, minerals, Ph and bacteria.

“We had to do a ‘wet test’ where 50 flatheadminnows have to be able to live in the (released)water for 48 hours and we passed that with fly-ing colors,” says a relieved Chuck. “None of themdied. You fail the test if 50 percent of them die.”

The three pools, totaling 10,000 gallons,were designed to meet the state standards. With85 gallons a minute coming in, they turn overcompletely in two hours and do not require anychlorination.

There was some professional help on theproject. Bill Slaughter’s Heating and Cooling out

of Delta, designed the mechanical room, geot-hermal system and heat exchange components.Water is robbed from the heat exchange tank toboost the heat in the upper two pools to 103 to105 degrees, and the geothermal will heat the13 buildings of the resort in the winter.

The pools, which are up to four feet deep,are surrounded by red sandstone and flagstonewalls and decking, and have pebble bottoms.There is even a waterfall cascading into the low-est pool, named the Grotto.

Janna Stegall is the granddaughter of Ollynand Virginia Parker, who founded the 20th cen-tury incarnation of Avalanche Ranch in the1940s. The cabins moved to their present loca-tion at the ranch in 1959. Janna recently visitedthe ranch and was truly amazed and impressed,feeling as though the family history was evolv-ing.

“When I walked behind the barn and saw themarvelous design of the springs, I thought, ‘Ohhow I wish my grandparents could see this,”Janna says.

The three pools accommodate 15 to 20 peo-ple. Plans include year-round availability tocabin guests and some paid public access. Withviews of Mount Sopris, Elephant Mountain, andAvalanche Creek and the Crystal valleys, amore pristine area to reap the benefits of an out-door hot mineral bath may be hard to find.

For more information, contact AvalancheRanch at 963-2846, avalancheranch.com.

Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs continued from page 1

The new hot springs at Avalanche Ranch.Photos courtesy of Avalanche Ranch

From left, Hal Burleson, Naomi Parker, and Janna and Scott Stegall alllisten to Chuck Ogilby (back row), explain the workings of the newAvalanche Ranch hot spring's pools. Naomi and Janna are relatives ofthe founders of the ranch, Ollyn and Virginia Parker.


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Open Space to maintainRedstone public restroomsBy Sue McEvoy, Echo staff writer

On May 19, Redstone Community Association (RCA) board members Lisa Wagner and BruceGledhill attended the Pitkin County Open Space and Trails (OST) board meeting to speak on behalfof RCA’s request for OST to take over summer funding for the public bathrooms in Redstone Park.

For more than a decade, RCA has been responsible for maintaining and cleaning the bathroomsyear-round, a cost of several thousand dollars annually. As a nonprofit community organization,these costs nearly led to the bankruptcy of the association.

At the meeting, OST committed to pay 100 percent of the costs for the cleaning, maintenance andtrash removal of the bathrooms from April 15 to Nov. 15, and RCA will remain responsible for themin the winter months. RCA will continue to oversee the maintenance and hire the cleaning staff.

During the past several years, OST has acquired several important parcels of land in the immedi-ate Redstone area, including Filoha Meadows and the Redstone boulders. As the only public bath-rooms in town, RCA members felt strongly that that service needed to continue to be provided.

"It is hard to overstate the significance of this decision," says Bruce. "It is a huge step that helpsensure RCA’s financial viability for the future."

In a separate action at the meeting, the OST board also committed to spend $31,000 as match-ing funds to activate the Scenic Byway grant that was recently made available for the renovationof Elk Park.

“We think the visual impact of the renovations on both sides of the highway at Redstone’sentrance should have a significant impact on getting people into town both this summer and next,”Bruce says. Work on that project is expected to be completed by summer 2012.

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The meeting on May 5 began with a presentation by the Marble Charter School students regard-ing the pine beetle threat and possible damage prevention.

Among other activities at the meeting was a presentation by representatives of the West RegionWildfire Council regarding the Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

Emphasis was on how individuals can protect their homes and property. Grant money is avail-able to help with the expense of the recommended fire mitigation actions. Groups of individualshave a better chance of getting grant money.

Approval was given for closure of the road in front of the Marble City State Bank Building onMay 27 for the grand opening of The Marble Hub.

The board approved sending a letter to a Marble resident requesting him to remove his person-al property from town property. The resident has 15 days to comply. The board also approved ameeting of board members with an attorney based in the city of Gunnison to discuss methods fordealing with these kinds of situations.

The board approved sending a letter to all current business owner license holders saying thatthey must reapply for their licenses.

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JUNE 2011

Pitkin County’s solar code update

By George Newman, Pitkin County District 5 commissioner

Just as the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has been revisiting the landuse code in regards to agricultural buildings and greenhouses (May’s “What’s Up with PitkinCounty?” column), we have also asked staff to address public concerns about solar installations.

Once again, Pitkin County staff held a public roundtable discussion in Basalt including caucusmembers, solar installers and interested citizens. The information gathered from these meetingshas been processed, presented to Planning and Zoning (P&Z) and to the BOCC during the pastyear. We are now at the point of refining all of the recommendations and we hope the matter willappear on our regular BOCC public hearing agenda for a vote later this summer.

Initially, the county was asked to modify the code to allow an increase in the height restrictionfor ground-mounted solar collectors. Current code limits the height of these structures to 10 feet,which can cause problems when heavy snow is on the ground. Rather than address just this oneissue, the BOCC felt it was important to revisit the solar code in its entirety to also address theissue of glare, and the prospect of neighborhood solar arrays as well as commercial solar farms.

To date, P&Z has held four meetings on this subject, including one joint meeting with theBOCC. Based on the information gathered, county staff recommends increasing the height limitfor ground mounted solar collectors to 12 feet on parcels of 80 acres or less and to 16 feet for parcelsof 80 acres or more, the rationale being that, on larger properties, visual impacts on neighborswould be less. Personally, I question the use of lot size as a gauge in this instance.

Meanwhile, glare is an offsite impact that can affect neighbors of a property with solar panels,and will now be included under our “nuisance” section of the code. When glare is determined tobe a nuisance, the property owner will berequired to mitigate the problem. Solarinstallers are cognizant of this issue andare hopefully addressing it.

One solution is to install adjustablepanels. This would allow changing theangle of the panels to reduce glare andoptimize the solar gain as the angle of thesun changes with the seasons. Otheroptions for mitigation are also open toconsideration.

P&Z also recommends staff reviewalmost all types of solar energy collectors.This would require more staff time but, due to state law, the limits on what local jurisdictions maycharge for solar review is $500 for residential and $1,000 for commercial arrays. This then becomesa budgetary issue for our community development department. While I feel it is important thatpublic notice be given, perhaps a simpler review process could be devised, especially for small res-idential projects.

The last major concern involves neighborhood and commercial solar farms. Currently, zoningregulations only allow solar panels as an accessory use: they are not allowed as a primary use onthe land. Staff proposes a one-step special review by P&Z for a neighborhood solar farm, while afull-scale solar farm for the purpose of commercial electricity generation would require a moreextensive two-step review. Both reviews will include site-specific standards.

Pitkin County’s ultimate goal is to encourage energy efficiency and lower our carbon footprint.Our challenge is to accomplish this goal without over-regulation, but with sensitivity to the poten-tial impacts on neighbors. As always, any thoughts or comments you have on these issues areappreciated as we work through our deliberations.

{I} In this column, your District 5 Commissioner George Newman offers his take on current mat-ters. You can reach him at [email protected]. Pitkin County commissioners holdweekly work sessions on Tuesdays and bi-monthly public hearings on Wednesdays in the PlazaOne building next to the Pitkin County Courthouse on Main Street in Aspen. Both meetings aretelevised live and repeated on locater CG12 TV. Agendas are posted online at aspenpitkin.com.

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The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo (CWWR) isreturning to Carbondale for its ninth season startingJune 2 for a 12-week series that’ll run until Aug. 18.

The series is produced by a nonprofit, volun-teer association committed to keeping theRoaring Fork Valley’s western heritage alive byoffering a fun family-oriented event for residentsand visitors alike.

“We are a small town rodeo with big time funfor everyone,” says Dave Weimer, the associa-tion’s president. “We hope to see everyone there;it’s the place to be on Thursday night.”

Expect mutton busting, team roping, barrelracing and bull riding. And Dave says this year’srodeos will have added events.

“To add more fun we will feature cowhide races and rescue races on alternating nights through-out the season,” he says. “We did the cowhide races a couple of times last year and they are a hoot.”

Also new this year is paid parking around the fence that will cost $20 per vehicle. The fenceperimeter is a much-coveted, front row seat to all the action and pulling your truck up to the fenceand filling it with friends and family is an ideal way to see all the action.

With the cost of producing the rodeo having gone up, so will admission prices this year. Adultadmission is $10, and as always, children 10 and under with an adult are free.

Mike Kennedy, the rodeo association’s vice president, says you can take advantage of seasontickets to save money; a book of 12 tickets (fully transferable) are $100, he says.

“You can purchase [tickets] at Sopris Liquor and Wine, which is really convenient,” says Mike. And there are other ways to save on admission as well. “With the price of gas, our carload price of $30 for up to six people offers a real bargain,” says

Dave. “Coming out together to the rodeo with friends, family or neighbors is what it’s all about.” The 2011 Rodeo Royalty will be featured in the Grand Entry again this year, which is at 7:30

p.m. at each rodeo. Caitlyn Kinney is this year’s queen. Heidi Small and Emily Clinco are the 2011queen attendants. The royalty serves asrole model for young women inCarbondale town and as in past years,the CWWR will provide scholarshipfunds to the royalty.

On rodeo Thursdays, gates open at5:30 p.m., slack is at 6:30 p.m. andGrand Entry is at 7:30 p.m. The rodeogrounds are County Road 100(Catherine Store Road). If you wouldlike to volunteer at the rodeo, contactMelanie at 379-0809. For more informa-tion, go to carbonadalerodeo.com.

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JUNE 2011

H I S T O R Y

Redstone Coke Ovens UpdateCombining 1903 masonry with 2011 restoration techniques

Editor’s note: This is the second in a seriesof monthly updates about the constructionat the Redstone coke ovens. Each one willsummarize what’s happened in the lastmonth and what to expect in the future.

By Ron Sorter, Redstone Historical Society

As you’ve probably seen, excavation and masonry work is well underway at the Redstonecoke ovens. They haven’t dug up anything crazy yet, but we’re hoping. I’ll keep you post-ed because we’re keeping everything they find.

On May 11, the contractors showed their work so far to our engineer, the county proj-ect manager and us at the Redstone Historical Society. We all have to agree on their workbefore their entire crew – about eight guys – is brought in to work on the project big-time.

One issue settled: The coloration of the existing mortar varies enough so that the engi-neer agreed to let the masons use two colors rather than try to match everything with anaverage of colors.

Another: All moss and lichen remain even as live roots between brick is removed.The Secretary of the Interior has restoration standards that folks have to agree to meet

in order to get Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) grant money. So to matchthe existing firebrick, three old bricks had to be halved to sample the insides for color. Thereplacement brickwork is a little lighter in color now but should weather to match. Themasons are re-using as much historic brick as they find.

The contractor made acid-etched concrete jamb blocks to match the color and textureof the few old ones we’d found. These jamb blocks are the limestone-colored blocks yousee at the front of each “A-type” stabilized oven door opening. “B-type” stabilization isplanned for the more ruined ovens where jamb blocks won’t be used.

An arched rowlock firebrick – brick laid on edge with each brick’s long edge facing upwith the end facing out – “springs” from the top of those blocks. Once the arch is in place,the dome is structurally sound. You can see this on an old oven next to the Miners’Monument at the south end of the highway row.

The masons have also built a sample barrel-vaulted access tunnel, which they’ll needwhen they build the full “restoration” of four ovens to 1903 dress. More on that next time.

Just remember, these ovens belong to all of us. If you have any questions about anythingthat’s happening over there, call Melissa Sever, Pitkin County’s project manager at 920-5390, or me, Ron Sorter, at 963-1787.

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History BriefRegional historical alliance meets in Redstone

The Redstone Historical Society hosted the monthly meeting of the Four Rivers HistoricalAlliance at the Redstone Inn on May 9. The alliance includes the historical societies or com-munities of Aspen, Snowmass Village, Basalt, Eagle, Carbondale, Redstone, Marble,Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt, and Parachute.

Alliance members combined the meeting with a site visit to Redstone that included atour of the Boulevard and the Redstone Castle.

The Four Rivers Historical Alliance is the principal regional group to plan, develop andsustain a collaborative effort among historical societies and related organizations, agencies,and communities for the purpose of promoting historic preservation and cultural heritagetourism. It is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the historic assets of the areathrough collaboration, education, resource sharing, and marketing.

Through these means, the alliance plans to increase public awareness of the value of his-toric preservation as well as provide a major boost to cultural heritage tourism in the region.The alliance is planning to become a member of the Colorado Heritage Tourism Program,which will benefit Redstone and other regional communities.

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Picnic in the ParkThe Newcomer's Picnic will be held Thursday, June 16, at 6PM. Thisevent will also serve as our annual meeting for RCA and willinclude the election of new board members. Please bring a sidedish or dessert to share. We will provide bratwurst as well as teaand lemonade. If you can, please bring your own plates, tableservice, and chairs. This is a great time to enjoy the company ofyour neighbors, to greet any newcomers, and be introduced tothe new board members for RCA.

Thank You Earth LoversThanks to all who took part in our annual Earth Days Clean-up.Our town and riverbanks are looking great! What’s That? Did wemiss a spot to be cleaned up? Lisa Wagner still has trash bagsavailable for those who want to continue Earth Days Clean Up.You may contact her at: 963-8240. Remember to put the bags onHighway 133 for pick up.

Jen Stanazek reflects on the annual EasterEgg Hunt.

Once again we had awonderful CommunityEaster Egg Hunt. Many ofus thought it might be theyear for sunshine andgreen grass, but MotherNature surprised us all witha nice layer of fresh snow!This didn't stop our greatEaster Bunny or any of the60+ children that camebundled up on Saturdaymorning. There are toomany people to name

i n d i -vidually but to PJ, MeltonOlivia Savard and every-one who came to helpTHANK YOU! Without thedonations and support ofthe community we couldnot make this event possi-ble. Next year - rain, snow,sunshine? Whatever theweather brings we will see

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See You at The Farmers MarketBob and Debbie McCormick attended our last meeting to informthe RCA about their plans for bringing a Farmer’s Market toRedstone. The Market will offer a variety of wonderful Paoniagrown vegetables along with fresh flowers, breads and specialtymeats and more. The Market will be held every Friday from 3 to7PM on the lawn behind The Country Store. Friday’s will be extraspecial in Redstone this summer. Stroll the Boulevard and seewhat’s new in our quaint shops. And for heaven’s sake don’tcook! Choose to dine out. Make it a “Friday Night in Redstone.”

Redstone RallyAll are invited to theRedstone RallyMotorcycle and ClassicCar Event coming totown June 24-26! ThisRide In Bike Show willfeature music all week-end, a poker run,Redstone Castle tours, anascar simulator, silentauction and vendorbooths. (vendor space is still available) The Valley Cruisers ClassicCar Club will also join in on the festivities. All proceeds for thisevent will go to Project Sanctuary, helping our troops to recon-nect with loved ones, and to readjust to life when they returnhome. Visit: www.projectsanctuary.us For more information aboutRedstone Rally go to: www.redstone rally.com. This event is goingto be a blast. Don’t miss it!

Music in the ParkHoward Berkman will kick off the FREE summer concert series inthe Redstone Park, Saturday, June 11 from 6 to 8 PM. Howard isknown for his Chicago Blues and Rock. What could be betterthan enjoying the views of Mt Sopris, the sounds of the CrystalRiver, and with the rhythm of Blues and Rock!

4th of July “Oh My”Can you believe that the 4th of July is just around the corner!There is no place like Redstone for the 4th. Besides having the bestparade in the west Redstone treats their visitors to a time they’llnever forget. The Ducky Derby, the jet fly over, the famous waterfights, games for the children, and more make this day a treas-ured tradition for our town. Watch for more details to come in theJuly Echo.

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JUNE 2011

Get ready to rally: RedstoneRally 2011Motorcycles and more benefits military families


This year’s Redstone Rally promises tobe just as exciting as its inaugural eventlast June. Scheduled for June 24 -25, withparticipants wrapping up and heading outon June 26, the rally is a benefit for Project

Sanctuary, a Colorado-based nonprofitorganization that provides therapeuticretreats for military families.

Mitch Alcala, operator of the Redstone Cliffs Lodge, is a professional biker and man of all thingsmotorcycle. He and his brother Richard are organizing the event, which includes a poker run, clas-sic car show, vendors’ booths, silent auction, live music and Redstone hospitality.

Kicking off on June 24, riders will arrive in town and be able to register for the poker run, slowrace and classic bike show. Live music is planned for both nights either at the Redstone Inn or theCrystal Club Café.

June 25 begins with a Tribute to our Fallen Solders, led by local veteran Randy Melton andDenver’s Kim Herfurt, both multiple Purple Heart awardees, along Redstone Boulevard.

“This will be a sincere, heartfelt ceremony,” says Mitch. “We’re getting some assistance from the1st Cavalry Division out of Colorado Springs to make this happen. It will be a nice tribute.”

A hundred mile poker run follows the tribute with riders heading over McClure Pass to pick upcards at Somerset, the Kebler Pass road, and Marble, returning to show their hands back inRedstone.

Following the run, a classic bike and car show featuring the Valley Cruisers takes place on theBoulevard in front of the Redstone Cliffs Lodge and Hightower Cafe.

Mitch says he’s proud to bring Project Sanctuary to Redstone once again. Since 2008, the organ-ization has hosted more than 100 military families at retreats, utilizing recreation as a form ofdiversion therapy. The families enjoy outdoor activities such as horseback riding, hiking and sled-ding, in season. Redstone hosted two families during last year’s WinterFest.

A silent auction is planned for June 24-25 at the Redstone Inn and all of the proceeds from theweekend go to Project Sanctuary. Mitch says that vendors of motorcycle apparel, leather, jewelryand more will supplement the many retail businesses on the Boulevard, and all Redstone’s restau-rants will be open.

Whether you are a Harley rider or a fan of classic cars, this event is for spectators as well as par-ticipants. Volunteers and vendors are still wanted. For more information contact Mitch at 963-2691or go to redstonerally.com.

A R T S & E N T E R T A I N M E N TA & E BriefsConnie Hendrix receives honor

In this summer’s Echo Summer Guide, just published, we fea-ture Marble watercolor artist and sculptor Connie Hendrix.Congratulations continue to go out to Connie who in Aprilreceived a lifetime membership in the Southern WatercolorSociety.

In order to be selected for this honor, Connie had to haveexhibited in 10 southwest juried competitions, which includes17 states.

“When people don’t know what a person is doing up here inthe winter,” Connie says, “you enter the big shows and buildyour credentials.”

– Sue McEvoy

The Marble Hub gets its ribbon cut on May 16

On May 16, The Marble Hub ribbon cutting and dedicationtook place amid much fanfare. The building, the original MarbleCity State Bank Building, was wrapped in yellow ribbon andscores of valley residents and civic leaders attended.

The entire Marble Charter School and Crystal ValleyPreschool paraded down Main Street from the school to the cel-ebration accompanied by the town’s fire engine. There, Hubdirector Charlotte Graham and marketing director ConnieHendrix thanked the many people and organizations thathelped make the Hub a reality.

The Marble Hub is Marble’s new community and visitor cen-ter as well as coffee shop, library, bookstore and consignmentshop. Plans are to install wireless Internet, and to be open sevendays a week in the summer and fall from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Stop by to see what’s happening in and around Marble, or call704-9HUB.

– Sue McEvoy

African drumming and dance troupe in Carbondale

Colorado Mountain College’s ArtShare program and theAspen Dance Connection will present a performance by theMaputo Mensah African Drumming and Dance Company,known as Logo Ligi, on June 14, at 8 p.m., at the Third StreetCenter, 520 S. Third St. in Carbondale.

Logo Ligi consists of musicians and dancers, led by brothersMaputo Ayuba Mensah and Mawuenyega Mensah of WestAfrica, who have studied Ghanaian music for many years.Formed five years ago, the troupe is dedicated to celebratingand teaching the style and spirit of traditional Ghanaian per-formance art. The name of the group comes from the Ghanaianlanguage of Ga, and translates as “to tickle or excite.”

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students up to 17.Children 5 and under are free. Advance tickets are available at947-8367 or [email protected].

Valley Divas meet on June 1

A newly formed women’s networking group, The ValleyDivas, meets the first Wednesday of the month from 5:30-7p.m. at Konnyakus in Carbondale. The next event is June 1.

During the previous months, we have brought together morethan 125 women from businesses throughout the valley. Cost is$10 and includes a house drink and appetizers. Bring a businesscard for door prize drawings and networking. Please RSVP.

Visit the Valley Divas’ Facebook page, facebook.com/valleydi-vasroaringfork, and click the “Like” button for ongoing informa-tion.

To RSVP or for more information, contact Lauri Rubinstein at704-1711 or via e-mail at [email protected].

– Valley Divas

"The Trip to Bountiful" final offeringof Thunder River’s 2010-11 season

"The Trip to Bountiful" by Horton Foote is the final production of Thunder River TheatreCompany’s (TRTC) 2010-11 season.

The play tells the story of an elderly woman who wants to return home to the small townwhere she grew up, but is always stopped from leaving Houston by her daughter-in-law (portrayedby Valerie Haugen) and an overprotective son (portrayed by Brad Moore). The cast is rounded outby Ariel Gilman, Gerald Delisser, Lana Karp, Olivia Savard and Tripp Watts. The production isbeing directed and designed by Lon Winston.

This production is special because TRTC's grand dame, Julia Whitcombe, has returned to thevalley to play the character of Carrie Watts.

No longer a resident of the Roaring Fork Valley, Julia stated that she "has happily made the1,000-mile trip to reunite with her home theater." A long-time member of TRTC’s resident compa-ny, Julia has performed in "Blithe Spirit," "Pride’s Crossing," "On the Verge," and "’Night, Mother,"and has performed in a few of TRTC's Literary Nights.

Garnering some 10 best actress awards in Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica theaters inCalifornia, she has turned her activities to videos with the National Optimists Party. As presiden-tial candidate Eve Darling in 2008, she follows her failure to be elected with further videos of polit-ical and philosophical content on nationaloptimistsparty.org.

Performance dates are June 16 (preview), June 17 (opening), 18, 24, 25, 26, 30, July 1, 2. All cur-tain times are 7:30 p.m., except the June 26, Sunday matinee, at 2 p.m. Tickets and further infor-mation are available at thunderrivertheatre.com.

– Lon Winston

Last year was the first Redstone Rally. This year is lookingeven better. Photo by Janette Bier


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Vending 1:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.At The Crystal Club, Hightower Café, Off Season Grill & The Redstone Inn

Info Booths & Poker Run Registration 3:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. at The Hightower Café

Live Music 6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. at the Redstone Inn

Silent Auction begins 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. at the Redstone Inn

Saturday 25

Info Booths & Poker Run Registration – 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.Vending 10:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. at The Crystal Club, Hightower Café, & The Redstone Inn

Tribute to our Fallen Soldiers - 10:00 A.M. through the town of Redstone

Poker Run with Cash Prize ending at the Crystal Club with Live music & more10:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. – Last hand in by 3:00 P.M

Silent Auction begins 2:00 P.M. concluding at 8:00 P.M. at the Redstone Inn

Ride in Bike and Classic Cars Show 2:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. (see www.redstonerally.com for details) at The Redstone Cliffs Lodge & Hightower Cafe

Slow Race 4:00 P.M. at The Redstone Cliffs Lodge

Music all evening at the Redstone Inn & Crystal Club

Redstone Rally Event Schedule

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Trade yourweeds forwildflowers

Pitkin County Land Management andPitkin County Open Space and Trailshave teamed up with local nurseries toprovide free coupons to Pitkin Countyresidents in exchange for their ornamen-tal noxious weeds.

Noxious weeds are non-native inva-sive plants that are much like wildfire intheir ability to spread rapidly, crowdingout all other vegetation in an ecosystem.These invaders often have little nutrition-al value to wildlife and disturb soil nutri-ent balance, creating an effective “biolog-ical desert.”

Many noxious weeds were initiallyintroduced by gardeners as attractiveornamentals, but have since escaped cul-tivation to spread aggressively acrossnative ecosystems.

In order to encourage landowners toreplace noxious ornamentals with moreappropriate native or non-invasivespecies, Pitkin County is offering free $20coupons to Pitkin County residents inexchange for the following noxious orna-mentals:

• Myrtle Spurge• Oxeye Daisy• Dame’s Rocket• Scentless Chamomile• Absinth Wormwood• Houndstongue

To see online photos of these weedsgo to aspenpitkin.com/weeds. Couponsmay be redeemed through Nov. 31, 2011at Crystal Gardens and Planted Earth.Limit two per person. Weeds must havecome from Pitkin County.

To participate, bring full 13-gallon(kitchen-sized) bag(s) of weeds to thePitkin County Landfill or Pitkin CountyPublic Works Building, 76 Service CenterRd., between the Aspen Animal Shelterand the RFTA bus barn.

For more information, contact MelissaSever, Pitkin County Land Management,at 920-5214.

– Melissa Sever, Pitkin County land manager

Myrtle Spurge, Oxeye Daisy, Scentless Chamomile, Absinth Wormwood, Houndstongue. To see online photos of these and other weeds, go to aspenpitkin.com/weeds. Photos courtesy of Pitkin County

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Weed of the MonthThis is the first in a series of informational display adsthat will appear once a month throughout the growingseason in the Crystal Valley Echo. These articles areintended to promote public awareness of noxious weedslisted for mandatory control by Garfield and PitkinCounties and the State of Colorado. Landowners, bothpublic and private, are obligated by state law to man-age noxious weeds on their property.

The Knapweeds

The knapweeds are members of the SunflowerFamily and are among the most aggressive, invasiveweed species to plague the western United States.

Diffuse knapweed may be an annual or bienni-al. It is a problem along Colorado’s Front Range. Inmany areas along the Interstate 25 corridor fromDenver to Colorado Springs it is the dominant forb.Locally it is found around the Town of Carbondaleand by Satank. Recently a large infestation has beenfound in Marion Gulch above Jerome Park.

Meadow knapweed is a perennial. It hasbecome a problem in Routt and Ouray counties. Itis known to be in the Dry Hollow area south of Siltin Garfield County. In Pitkin County it has beenfound in the Little Elk Creek subdivision and isbelieved to be nearly eradicated

Russian knapweed is a deep rooted perennial. Itfound its way into Garfield County about 50 yearsago and is now the most invasive, prolific weed inthe county. It is found in scattered locations alongHighway 133. This plant can be toxic to horses,when consumed over time. Once poisoning occurshorses are unable to chew or advance food to theback of their mouths; swallowing and drinking areseverely impaired. Poisoning is irreversible anddeath by starvation will occur.

Spotted knapweed may be a biennial or short-lived perennial. In 1920, spotted knapweed waslimited to the San Juan Islands in WashingtonState. Now it is found in every county in the west-ern United States. Montana is infested with over 5million acres of spotted knapweed. In the CrystalRiver Valley it is found near Placita, on Stark Mesa,and across from Sustainable Settings.

With your help, the knapweeds can be significant-ly reduced in the Crystal River Valley.

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As I See ItA MONTHLY COLUMN BY BRUCE GLEDHILL

Our world is a great dealmore intricate in design than itfirst appears.

Recently I discovered a smallcolony of bees had taken up res-idence under the eve of myhouse, which reminded me thatin the 1930s French scientistsdetermined it was aerodynami-cally impossible for bees to fly.

They scientists knew, ofcourse, that bees do fly, butthey also knew such small wings couldn’t produce enoughlift for the bee’s weight. This mystery was not solved untilrecently when we learned honeybees flap their wings anincredible 240 times a second!

Bees also have another amazing talent. Have younoticed the nearly perfect pattern bees create with theirhoneycomb? Their design of six-sided cells looks like awork of art, but it’s also extremely strong and functional.Calculations show the hexagonal cells hold the mosthoney for the smallest amount of wax used. One poundof wax will build 35,000 cells and store about 22 poundsof honey. How did bees (without computers!) determinethat was the best shape to use?

The more you learn about bees, the more amazed you willbe. A hive is a cooperative community of 30,000 to 60,000worker bees, although thankfully the one at my house wasnot nearly that large. All of them work at different tasks andthey must function in harmony to create the comb andhoney. How do all those bees (without cell phones and e-mail) stay in communication to work as a team?

The evidence of a wise creator God is imprinted onevery facet of the world around us. Bees and every otheritem of nature have the capacity to stir wonder in us,which brings me to this poem from about 100 years ago:

This is my Father’s world, the birds their carols raise,The morning light, the lily white,

declare their Maker’s praise.This is my Father’s world: He shines in all that’s fair;In the rustling grass I hear Him pass;He speaks to me everywhere.

Bruce Gledhill is the pastor of the Church at Redstone.

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The 2011 Echo Summer Guide is out The newest version of the Echo Summer Guide has been dis-

tributed up and down the Crystal Valley, around the RoaringFork Valley, and at Colorado visitors centers at state lines.

The revised guide has new features, as well as hiking andfishing guides, an updated calendar, and a summer full of activ-ities available in the Crystal River Valley.

New this summer is a story on Crystal Valley artist ConnieHendrix, a don’t-miss history section, and a special top 10 listfrom Marble Charter School kids.

The guide is free and is published by the same group thatbrings you this paper. It’s written for visitors and locals alike sothere’s something in the guide for everyone.

Be sure to pick up your own copy of the guide at businessesaround the area, or contact 963-2373, [email protected].

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A slippery slope from page 3According to Lynn, we’re bad but not as bad as some areas.

“The San Juans are really bad,” she said. “If Durango has a really wet season, they really get alot of slides.”

The book outlines notable landslide events in Colorado history – and there are many. Accordingto Lynn’s book, “the total number of landslides number in the tens of thousands, due to the dynam-ic and constant mass wasting activity throughout “western Colorado.”

Slides in DeBeque Canyon are on that historical list, as are those in Glenwood Canyon. Otherhot spots for slides include Summit County, and Gunnison and Hinsdale counties.

Although it doesn’t appear on the all-time historical slides list, the Crystal Valley does appear onColorado’s list for top 2010 slides. Nine other areas, including Glenwood Canyon, ThompsonCanyon, and the Fourmile Canyon Fire near Boulder were identified as the most severe of last year.

All in perspectiveEven though the Crystal Valley is known for its slides, Lynn put the danger into perspective.“We don’t have landslides like the rest of the world,” she said, speaking of the United States as

a whole. “In other countries, thousands get killed [during a slide.] There’s no engineering, no regu-lations. Europe and the U.S. are real savvy with slides.”

Lynn pointed out that landslides and debris flows are not simplyproblems that can be “fixed.” Slides are natural part of living in thewestern United States, with the Rockies lifting up and eroding down.

“It’s fortunate it’s not wetter than it is here,” she added. “TheRocky Mountain corridor has a lot less slides than Californiabecause of the relatively dry climate.”

So, if landslides and debris flows are inevitable, what shouldCrystal Valleyites do?

“You guys are doing great with your awareness and your warningsystems,” she said of residents and the Carbondale & Rural Fire’s gen-eral high alert attitude when storms move in and slides are possible.

And Lynn’s new book will help.“My job is to make people aware,” she said. “Publishing this

book will help to get that awareness out there.”“Landslide Effects in Colorado, USA: A Snapshot View of

Landslide Loss Estimation for the Year 2010,” is available free ondemand by print on demand. Use a search engine or Google thetitle to reach the site to order, or go to landslides.usgs.gov.

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Snow-in-Summer (and other ground covers)

The high mountain peaks, instead of showing more rock this timeof year, continue to accumulate plenty of snow as the spring wearson into summer. So far, the Gunnison basin is 167 percent of normalfor snowpack. If things continue in the pattern that has defined thisspring, we could see twice as much snow compared to averages forthe winter/spring season.

Aside from skiing great powder into May, what does this meanfor the planting

season? Mainly, it’s best to simply wait onplanting some types of plants. Also, with allthe run-off and moisture, the soil should bepretty saturated and good for digging.

It’s time to start thinking about anotherkind of Snow-in-Summer and other beautifulground cover plants.

Ground cover plants, according to theColorado State Extension, have the followingcharacteristics:

• They help connect other plants to thegarden, usually taller or ornamental plants.

• Ground cover plants are typically lessthan 24 inches tall and spread easily onceestablished.

• They’re dense enough to keep outweeds.

Some ideas about how to use groundcover plants are as follows:

• Pick species that have rhizomes orstolons so they can become established morequickly.

• Ground cover plants can be used to pre-vent soil erosion on steeper slopes, but theyneed to have a strong growth habit and an extensive root system.

• Ground cover-type plants usually don’t do well with a lot of impact from foot traffic, so it’s bestto make some sort of walkway through the area before planting. Taller plants may be used as a visu-al aesthetic on steeper slopes, and it’s best to plant low-growing ground covers in smaller areas.

There are quite a few good species options for planting ground covers in the Crystal Valley.Below are a few native varieties that I think are beautiful. I naturally tend to gravitate towardsnative plants because they often require less maintenance once established and blend in well to thesurrounding environment.

Spreng-Kinnikinick – Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.)Fringed Sage – Artemisia frigida (Willd.)Oregon grape – Mahonia repens (Lindl.) Mountain Lover – Paxistima Raf.For a full list of ground covers that may be great in your garden, see the Colorado State

Extension website at ext.colostate.edu.

Ellie Kershow is an environmental biologist and writer who lives in the Crystal Valley.

E c h o - L o g i cBy Ellie Kershow

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Echo BriefsCMC, Colorado Workforce team up to offer job skills training

Go2Workshops, a free, drop-in job skills training, is offeredevery Tuesday from 12-5 p.m. at the CMC Glenwood Center,1402 Blake Ave. Glenwood.

Participants can participate in the Career Ready 101 programas well to earn a certificate, after being quizzed on certain skilllevels in applied math, reading for information, and locatinginformation through a test called WorkKeys. Based on testresults, the Workforce Center awards participants one of fourlevels of CareerReady Colorado certificates – bronze, silver, goldor platinum.

For more information, contact 947-8361, coloradomtn.edu.– CMC

Public safety expo June 25 in Gunnison

Gunnison County residents living in the Crystal Valley maywant to take the trek to Gunnison to attend the sixth annualGunnison Valley Public Safety Expo.

The Gunnison County Office of Emergency Management ishosting the event from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Jorgenson Park, 411 E.Tomichi Ave. (Highway 50), in Gunnison. The event is an educa-tional opportunity for children and adults alike. Area, state andfederal public safety agencies will be offering preparedness andsafety information, as well as conducting skills demonstrations.

The expo features numerous stations including HelmetSafety, ATV Safety, Fire Safety, Poison Prevention, Farm/RanchSafety and more. Equipment displays will include fire trucks,ambulances, police vehicles, specialty vehicles and helicopters.Plus, information about personal emergency planning and pre-paredness will be available.

Our local chapter of the Medical Reserves Corps is currentlyrecruiting community members to register for volunteer service.The mission of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is to improvethe health and safety of communities across the country byorganizing and utilizing public health, medical and other volun-teers. Practicing, retired, or otherwise employed medical profes-sionals, such as doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians,pharmacists, nurses' assistants, public health professionals andothers are encouraged to participate.

Contact Scott Morrill at 970-641-2481, gunnisoncounty.orgfor more information.

– Ruth Dukeman, Gunnison County

Carbondale’s Doug Stewart leads CMC department to two communications awards

Carbondale resident Doug Stewart is the director of the mar-keting and communications department at Colorado MountainCollege. Recently, Doug’s department received national-levelattention by winning two top awards.

Under Doug’s leadership, the department recently receivedgold and silver Paragon Awards in the categories of college pro-motional video and social marketing at the annual national con-ference of the National Council for Marketing & PublicRelations.

The first-place award went to the college for a promotionalvideo in Spanish titled “Para Ti. Para Tu Familia,” or “For You.For Your Family.” The video tells the story of one family achiev-ing the dream of a better future for their daughter as a result ofher college education.

Second place was awarded for the college’s social marketingefforts, including outreach through student blogs and socialmedia sites Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.

The college competed against more than 1,850 entries in thecompetition that recognizes excellence in communications atmore than 650 two-year colleges across the U.S., Canada andother countries.

– CMC


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Echo BriefsCarbondale Middle School teacher receives river educator award

Sue Feeney is working the Roaring Fork Conservancy education staff out oftheir jobs, and the environmental organization completely approves of it!

The Roaring Fork Conservancy recently presented Sue with the 2011Roaring Fork Watershed River Educator of the Year Award. The award recog-nizes teachers from the Roaring Fork watershed who have created innovativeand inspiring river and water education that impacts our community.

Since 2002, Sue has implemented river education into her CarbondaleMiddle School students’ science class experience. For many years Sue incor-porated the Colorado River Watch program into her curriculum, taking stu-dents out in the field to collect water samples and monitor the local CrystalRiver.

Sue creates authentic opportunities for students to connect to their homein the Roaring Fork Watershed. River-focused field trips at Bogan Flats nearMarble had students wading out in the river to measure stream flow, whileothers created art in the spirit of environmental sculptor Andy Goldsworthy,who has outdoor installations in Aspen.

Sue makes science relevant and fun for her students. She requestsRoaring Fork Conservancy education programs and then later borrowsthe teaching tools so she can teach the lessons herself and make them herown. And Sue showed “Tapped,” a film about the negative impacts ofbottled water, to the entire student body at Carbondale Middle School.Shortly after the screening, she empowered her students to set up an out-door table in downtown Carbondale during First Friday, where her stu-dents asked the public to participate in a bottled water vs. tap water taste

test, and to stop drinking bottled water.Roaring Fork Conservancy is the watershed conservation organization in

the Roaring Fork Valley, 927-1290, roaringfork.org.

– Sarah Johnson,Roaring Fork Conservancy

Seventh annual Community River Float on June 4

Roaring Fork Conservancy’s seventh annual River Float is an opportunity toexperience the valley from a Roaring Fork River perspective while learningabout wildlife, water issues, and conservation efforts, while having tons of fun.

Jump on rafts provided by Blazing Adventures and Rock Gardens Rafting.Meet at 8 a.m. at Veltus/Kiwanis Park in Glenwood Springs where participantswill get a shuttle to the put-in at Carbondale. After the float, everyone willenjoy a barbecue on the banks of the Roaring Fork River in Glenwood.

This event is open to the public (kids 60 pounds or more), but space is lim-ited. You must register online at roaringfork.org/riverfloat. Cost is $15/per-son.

Roaring Fork Conservancy is the watershed conservation organization forthe Roaring Fork Valley that brings people together to protect our rivers. For15 years, Roaring Fork Conservancy has focused on keeping water in ourrivers, keeping our rivers healthy, and keeping our riparian habitat intact. Formore information call 927-1290 or visit roaringfork.org.

– Sarah Johnson–,Roaring Fork Conservancy

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Good health throughgarlicBy Melissa Sidelinger

I hold my Ukrainian heritage responsible formany of my more “eclectic” tastes in foods.Homemade sauerkraut is one such example;another one is garlic.

If Dracula really did exist, he wouldn’t comewithin 100 yards of my family’s house. In our

home, roasted garlic finds its way into more meals than you could possibly imag-ine. We have garlic braids hanging off of the wall in the kitchen, and a basket fullof garlic cloves sitting on the countertop.

Let’s not forget the garlic powder, which resides on the dining room table andis cleverly presented in a recycled herb jar still labeled “all-purpose seasoning.” Andthe remainder of the garlic powder, which we buy in bulk, is stored in a one-quartglass mason jar on an old bookcase in the hallway.

Then there’s the garden, where my great grandmother’s heirloom garlic plantsslept soundly through the winter before emerging merrily from beneath the snowthis past spring. Oh, and did I mention the jars of pickled garlic cloves tucked awayin the refrigerator, another testament to my time spent fermenting vegetables thispast year? Garlic has definitely staked its claim on our daily bread (both literallyand figuratively!).

Aside from the pleasantly pungent taste that it imparts to a plethora of meals,garlic is also an outrageously healthful vegetable. It is one of the oldest knownmedicinal foods on earth, and almost every human culture uses garlic as an herbalremedy.

Garlic belongs to the Liliaceae, or lily, family of plants and is a relative of theonion. Its Latin name is Allium sativum, but due to its strong aroma and flavor, itearned itself the nickname “the stinking rose.” Presumably, garlic is useful for keep-ing vampires away, though such theories have yet to be scientifically proven.

However, it will help you stay healthy throughout the year and keep those nastyseasonal colds at bay.

Garlic is antimicrobial and helps the body’s immune system fight off harmfulbacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Garlic helps to reduce arterial plaque and itsanticoagulant activities assist in preventing blood platelets from sticking together,which reduces a person’s risk of developing blood clots. It also has anti-cancerproperties, and the regular consumption of garlic is believed to help lower bloodpressure and blood cholesterol levels.

The component in garlic that is most responsible for the vegetable’s healthbenefits is called allicin. Allicin is formed when an amino acid called alliin reactswith an enzyme called allinase after the garlic clove has been crushed, chopped,or cut. Allicin begins to deteriorate soon after it is formed, so garlic should beeaten shortly after being prepared to derive the most nutritional benefits.Additionally, cooking garlic in a microwave completely destroys the allicin and istherefore not advisable.

Come autumn my mom and I will once again be digging up our homegrowngarlic bulbs and weaving the stems into long, beautiful braids to adorn our fami-ly’s kitchen. Until then, I’ll be lovingly tending to our baby garden plants and find-ing new ways to play with garlic in the home kitchen. Anyone interested in a bowlof garlic-flavored popcorn? Just asking!

On an added note, if you’re interested in learning more about the many won-derful culinary, medicinal, and practical uses of herbs (including garlic!), I recom-mend that you take a look at {I} The Essential Herbal {EI} magazine (The EssentialHerbal, 1354 N. Strickler Rd., Manheim, PA 17545, essentialherbal.com). It’s adown-home, from-the-heart publication that is packed with useful information,fun stories, delicious recipes, and lovely crafts. This bimonthly magazine is nowcelebrating its 10th year in print, and its style is as warm and inviting as a conver-sation with a dear old friend over a cup of hot (herbal) tea.

Love, joy, and peace be with you during this lovely Rocky Mountain summer!

Melissa Sidelinger lives in Marble, and has been involved in organic gardening,community-supported agriculture, local foods, and holistic nutrition for more than fouryears.

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THE MARBLE TIMESA LOOK AT LIFE AT THE MARBLE CHARTER SCHOOL

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Teacher Interview CommitteeBy Ralph

The 3rd – 5th grade class was looking for a new teacher for next year, and I waschosen to be one of two students on the hiring committee. I felt very excited andproud to be chosen. Learning about the hiring process was a good learning experi-ence. For example, no one on the committee could talk about the candidates toother people during the interviews. Another thing I learned is what a hiring com-mittee looks for in someone they’re hiring: that they’re dependable and will treateveryone equally. Now, the other student and I know what we might say when weget a job interview someday in the future. After all the interviews, we have chosenthe new teacher for the Preston Pines, and his name is Dan Poll.

The Mountain Pine BeetleBy Carley and Jake

Earlier in the year, our school studied the Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) and howit affects the forests around us and how we can prevent it from affecting the treesclose to our homes and in our communities. On May 5, students from MarbleCharter School presented at the Marble Town Council meeting about what the MPBis, what it does to our trees, and how the forest service and Marble residents canhelp eradicate the MPB. Every student studied a specific topic to present. Theystudied: What the Mountain Pine Beetle is, what it does, treatment options, whatthe forest service is doing about them, how the MPB affects the carbon and watercycles, and how the MPB has affected other areas in recent years. Our newsletterswill tell detailed information about the topics we researched.


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Some of the students of MCS went to the Dandelion Days Parade inCarbondale dressed in a species costume.

K-3 at Beaver Lake

The K-3 class went toBeaver Lake to catchCrawdads. We saw manydead crawdads. We onlycaught 2 live ones. Thanksto Dezarae for showing usthe hot dog trick.

We sewed our mother’s sweet heartpillows for mothers day, and finishedour reading pillows

Marble Charter SchoolSummer Program 2011

Ages 5 and Beyond!June 21 through July 28

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday9AM – 3PM

Featuring special, individualized enrichment for students 10 and older!Weekly trips to Carbondale!

Opportunities to make money by learning to run a Professional Bakery!

• Tuesdays: Carbondale Day! Library, Swimming, Skate Park

• Wednesdays: Reading Enrichment, Art, Fishing, Gardening, Outdoor Fun

• Thursdays: Building, Cooking and Bakery Production

Summer Program FeesWe have compared our fees with a popular Carbondale summer camp, and we have decidedto offer a rate that is less than down-valley to assure that our local students can have a qualitysummer experience close to home. These fees include snack every day, swimming, trans-portation and field trips. These fees DO NOT include lunch. We cannot provide refunds formissed days as we budget according to the number of participants.

Full Program $700Select Days - pre-register and pre-pay $45/dayDrop-In (must call the day before) $50/day

For more information or to register please call Marble Charter School: 963-9550,

Carin Long (704-1729) or Christy Lee (963-0387).

JUNE 2011


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Ancient North AmericanCultures Come to LifeThe MCS 3rd – 5th graders studied many ancientcultures this year. At the end of the year, partnerschose an ancient North American tribe to study in-depth. Students made timelines, learned aboutarchaeological evidence, and studied many aspectsof these ancient peoples. They studied: Paleo-Eskimos, Northwest Coastal Indians, the IroquoisLeague, the Mound Builders, and the Puebloans.Each team then presented their research to theschool and to each other. Their work is on displayin the multi-purpose room at MCS; check it out!

Dear Jeff, I am writing this letter so you will

know who I am, what I am, and howimportant I am, I am your Pancreas. First,I want you to know that I spend my dayworking for the Endocrine and DigestiveSystem.

I am a dual functioning gland, withfeatures of both Endocrine andExocrine Glands. The parts in me arethe Pancreatic Duct, Duodenum, theCommon Bile Duct, and, of course,the Pancreas body.

I break down Carbohydrates,Proteins, and Lipids in partially digest-ed food. My job also includes helpingkeep your blood sugar level and bloodpressure under control, by producinginsulin.

Diseases that can seriously affectme are Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes,Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatitis,so it is extremely important to keepme healthy. Some ways of keepingme healthy are eating more fruits andvegetables, do not chew tobacco,AND DON’T SMOKE!

Truly, I just want you to keep mehealthy so I can keep you healthy. Iam a very important organ, and thehuman body cannot live without me.

Your Friend, The Pancreas

Dear Human,Times are tough up here in the brain, so I just want to

tell you what I do for you, how you can keep me healthy,and why it’s important that you protect me.

I control everything going on in your body. I also containbillions of nerve cells that send and receive informationaround your body. For example, when you touch a hotstove your nerve cells send that information to your brain,which triggers you to back away and say “ouch!” Anotherthing I do for you is store your memories and control yourdecisions. In addition, I control how long you sleep.

There are six main parts of my structure. The first one’scalled the Cerebrum; it controls how I think. Next, theBrain Stem connects me to the Spinal Cord; it also con-trols breathing, eating, and blood flow. Another impor-tant part of me is the Pituitary Gland that controls growth.Controlling body heat is the job of the Hypothalamus, andthe Thalamus controls touch. The final main part of me iscalled the Cerebellum that controls movement and bal-ance.

Even though I’m just three pounds of squishy wrinkledstuff, you still need to take care of me. You have to takecare of me because I’m one of the most important organsin your body. To protect me you must:

• Eat healthy food that contains potassium and calcium.• Get a lot of exercise.• Wear a helmet when required.• Don’t drink alcohol, take drugs, or use tobacco. Now you know how important it is to keep me healthy.

Thank You,Your Brain

The 3rd-8th graders have combined a writing and science project together. In sci-ence we have been learning about the human body. Grades 3-7 chose a body organ,and 8th graders chose a body system to study. After our research, we had to pre-tend that we were that organ or system and write a friendly letter to ourselvesabout what we do, our functions, and how and why we’re important. Every bodyloved this project and wrote amazing letters and drew diagrams. We also didpower point presentations to the rest of the school. How you we have put some ofthem in the Marble Times so you can learn and enjoy more about the human body.



BEAVER LAKE LODGE 963-2504

• Small Class Size, High Staff:Student Ratio (typically 5:1)

• Kindergarten through 10th grade

• Transportation to & from Redstone

• Outstanding individualized educational opportunities

• Warm, friendly, nurturing and supportive learning environment

• We help children to reach their full potential.• Our combination of individualized instruction in core

academics with project-based learning allows studentsto apply their skills in a real-world setting.

• 9 & 10th grade selective enrollment, mentorships, individual learning plan, project based learning oppor-tunities, contracted schedule.

Mission StatementThe mission of the Marble Charter School is to provide opportunities for students to realize high levels of academic achievement.We create a nurturinglearning environment that encompasses natural and cultural resources fromthe community. The school forms its instructional program to meet or exceedstate standards and to provide each student with a successful learning experience. Marble Charter School expects its students, with full support oftheir families, to strive for excellence in all aspects of this learning process.

MARBLE CHARTER SCHOOL412 West Main Street, Marble, Colorado 81623

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MCS Students Explore Culture and Environment on a Trip to AspenMCS students visited the Aspen Art Museum and ACES (Aspen Center for Environmental Studies) this spring. We learned about how to view art of different stylesand we saw many incredible sculptures. We then walked along the Rio Grande Trail to ACES and explored their sanctuary. We even met the beautiful Golden Eaglefemale that lives at ACES because she injured her wing when she was young. We learned a lot and had a fun time on our field trip!

8th Grade Trip to Salt Lake City As the train screeched to a halt at midnight on May 3rd, all we could see outside the windows

were the many bright lights of Salt Lake City. After weeks of planning, fund-raising, and prepar-ing for our 8th grade trip, we finally set foot on the train. The moment we were heading to ourdestination, any doubts we had melted away. Our excitement kept building until we steppedoff the train in Salt Lake City. As high as our expectations were, we were not let down in theslightest. Our memories of our experience in Salt Lake City are ones we will hold in our heartsforever, and the things we learned will help us for the rest of our lives.

We have learned many useful skills on this trip. One of the main things we learned was to beobservant in the city. We probably missed about 90% of our buses and trolleys. We even hadto run to catch the buses and Debby was the one who noticed they were leaving. If it weren’tfor Debby we would have missed most of our transportation. So THANK YOU Debby!! We alsohad some trouble but now we are definitely a lot better at getting around the city then we werebefore. But probably one of the most important things we learned was to watch our budget.Luckily for us, we only went about $200 over our original budget. We practiced observing oursurroundings, seeing whether it was safe or not, stopping at corners to decide which way to godepending on our interests and watching for buses!

We visited many very interesting places there. Like: The SLC Public Library, Temple Square,The Olympic Oval, The State Capitol, and an amazing overlook of SLC including the Great Lake.We enjoyed getting to visit 2 of Salt Lake’s expeditionary learning schools; Realms of Inquiry, aprivate school about as big as MCS. And a public school, Entheos, which includes grades kinder-garten through 9th.

JUNE 2011

FROM THE PLANET Astrological Interpretations by Kyle Stewart

THIS COLUMN IS SPONSORED BY • CARBONDALE INSURANCE SERVICE • 963-2399vEditor’s note: These interpretations are meant to be read

and pondered by everyone, not just those who share theastrological sign of the current time period. So no matterwhat your sign, please enjoy and reflect on this universalknowledge.

Astrology is the study of psychological symbolo-gy; giving certain meanings to certain things, in thiscase based upon concepts that go back to time imme-morial. It is a way of looking at life, at ourselves andthe people in our lives. Astrology is one system, oneway of interpreting our feelings, thoughts and actionswithin the larger sphere of existence.

This column is based upon what’s termed “plane-tary transits”... the daily motion of our solar system asseen from Earth. So I give a snapshot of what’s hap-pening in the sky – now – and what that means inastrological terms. As the renowned late astrologist

Isabel Hickey once said, “Transits are the day to daypositions of the planets.”

Gemini/Cancer

The Sun is in Gemini (mutable, air) until June 21,when it moves into Cancer (cardinal, water). June 21is the summer solstice, where we have the longestday and the shortest night.

Mercury is conjunct the Sun at 21 degrees Geminion June 13. This is restless and somewhat dynamicenergy. The drive will be to communicate, to talk, towrite – to touch as many bases as you can, quickly. Itis a great time to express yourself through mental andintellectual channels. It’s also a great time to networkand gather information concerning whatever holdsinterest.

On June 20 and 21, the Sun at 0 degrees Cancer istrine Neptune at 0 degrees Pisces. A trine is a 120degree angle representing an easy flow ofenergy…good karma…things that come to us withoutus doing anything. The Sun in Cancer denotes astrong domesticity and devotion to an ideal, the fam-ily. Cancer likes to keep things close. The trine isbetween Neptune in Pisces, and ultimately, spentwith family and friends. This may be an unusuallyactive time Inspired action and inspired manifesta-tion. It’s a great time for any artist. The Sun is cre-ation. It’s a great time for anybody, really. It has a lot

to do with just kind of letting things happen.... On June 22, Mars at 0 degrees Gemini is square

Neptune at 0 degrees Pisces. A square is a 90 degreeangle denoting creative tension. Energy can beblocked and you have to fight it through. Mars squareNeptune can be misguided energy. Initiative can bethwarted by strange obsessions. Curb impulsiveness,for things may not be as they seem. On the positiveside, it can mean great inspiration that motivates us tocreate prolifically. It can be a time to make dreamscome true. Just be careful. Vision can also be illusion.

Also, on June 22, the Sun at 0 degrees Cancer istrine Neptune at 0 degrees Pisces. Both are watersigns. This is almost like prophesy, for everyone. Ifthere ever was a time to follow your heart or yourintuition, this is it! It means great love and great art –a great imagination. Pay attention to the subtleties ofthings. Practice exquisite sensitivity.

The Sun at 4 degrees Cancer is square Uranus at 4degrees Aries on June 26. Look for unexpected eventsto take place. This is highly imaginative but some-what schizophrenic energy. It could be a break-through in your understanding and ability to act, tomanifest, to create. In whatever form, the desire to actindependently may be highlighted. Go for it!

Want to know what “the Sun at 0 degrees Cancer istrine Neptune at 0 degrees Pisces” really means? Wantyour astrological chart done? Contact Kyle Stewart inCarbondale at 963-5590 for personal consultations.

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Echo-Travels… Thanks to all who share their travels! Take The Crystal Valley Echo along on your next traveladventure. Send your photo and info to [email protected].

Left, Peter and Erinn Bone of Redstone werein Dubai in March where they were work-ing. The building in the background is theBurj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building at2,717 feet and 160 stories. To compare, thetallest building in the U.S. is the WillisBuilding, formerly the Sears Tower, inChicago at 1,451 feet.

Right, Crystal Valleyites Linda Graham, LisaWagner, and Cathy Montgomery in theGrand Cayman Islands with their CrystalValley Echo.

Steve and Cyndi Fowler sent this photo of a mountain lion they tookon Highway 133 about half way between Carbondale and Redstone.Steve wrote, “Cyndi and I were driving into town a while back andsaw something run across the road. Here’s what it was! First moun-tain lion I’ve ever seen, and we’ve both lived in Colorado all our lives.We were only one lane away from this magnificent animal. The lionwas definitely injured, thus the blood on on the hindquarters andsome on the mouth. It was lying under the guardrail. The lion snuckaway towards the Crystal River and we didn't see it again. It was abig cat. Cyndi and I were guessing it to be around 150-200 pounds.

Photo by Steve Fowler

Team Cottongrams – Eddy and Anna Cotton and Lang, Janice and Allan Ingram – traveled out of the Crystal Valley to run in the KaiserPermanente Colfax Marathon on May 15 in Denver. Left, The Cottongrams crossed the finish line together in Denver. Right, Each member ofthe Cottongrams team each ran a separate leg of the race, but managed to rejoin and cross the finish line together, in a time of 4:13:10 and26.2 miles later. The team aimed to raise $500, but were able to raise more than $1,000 for the 41 charities benefiting from this year's event.

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