By Tracy Kallassy Garfield County Public Libraries It may sound like something more suited to a dystopian novel than to present-day America, but attempts to ban books are surging across the country and are becoming increasingly successful. The past few months alone have seen a staggering number of developments. Among them: In Michigan, a public […]
August 2022
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Jamie Abbott to continue the good work at Carbondale Arts
Beginning Oct. 1, longtime Roaring Fork Valley local Jamie Abbott will assume the illustrious role of Carbondale Arts executive director. Since the early ‘70s, Carbondale Arts, which began as the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities, has imbued the town with vibrancy by fostering creativity, collaboration, innovation and artistic exploration. The organization is responsible for […]
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Crystal Glass Studio closes on a high note
For 50 years, Mary Matchael, owner of Crystal Glass Studio, has captivated glass art enthusiasts with her exquisite designs, technical skills and warm demeanor. Now, with retirement on the horizon, Matchael fondly reflects upon her fulfilling and successful career. Growing up in the Catholic church, Matchael was surrounded by stained glass; but it was many […]
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Letters – Sept. 1, 2022
Re: Appalled with The Sun I would like to express a sincere thank you to Josh Wambolt. His recent letter to the editor in The Sopris Sun was spot on. I have been an avid anti racism advocate throughout my life. After days of letting The Sopris Sun’s published article written by Gentrye Houghton settle […]
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Ps & Qs: Ship of fools
Do you ever think life is like a treasure hunt? Kind of like a cosmic bingo game and as we gain experiences, the squares on our board fill up until we yell, “Bingo!” For instance, in my life, I have sung karaoke a handful of times — not well mind you, but every time I […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – August 25, 2022
CORRECTION: John Colson and Anne Sullivan’s farewell potluck is on Wednesday, August 31 at 6 p.m. in Sopris Park. Carbondale Arts leadership Carbondale Arts announced on Tuesday, Aug. 23 that Jamie Abbott has been hired as the organization’s next executive director. Abbott is described in the press release as “a longtime local, no stranger to […]
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Informe de Carbondale: Miembros de la junta administrativa discuten las prioridades para el 2023
Traducción por Dolores Duarte La reunión regular del martes fue particularmente orientada al futuro, con una agenda sólida y la ausencia de los administradores, Erica Sparhawk y Luis Yllanes. Durante los comentarios del público, Joe Enzer, padre de dos estudiantes de Carbondale Community School, dijo a los administradores que la seguridad escolar ha estado en […]
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Chisme del Pueblo – 25 de agosto, 2022
Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro Reportes municipales Al comienzo de esta semana y continuando indefinidamente, El Sol publicará reportes municipales de Carbondale y Basalt de las reuniones regulares el mismo día que The Sopris Sun publica esos reportes en inglés. Puede encontrar ese contenido en línea en www.soprissun.com/espanol Consejo de seguridad Durante una emergencia, las torres […]
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‘Carbondale es tuyo’
Traducción por Dolores Duarte Antes que nada, tenemos que admitirlo. La semana pasada, The Sopris Sun imprimió la fecha incorrecta para la reunión del pueblo con divulgación en español, tanto en inglés en nuestro calendario como en español en Chisme del Pueblo. Además, no tendríamos este artículo traducido hasta esta semana. Estas deficiencias no son […]
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Estado de flow: Una idea original
Camaron que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente. Este dicho siempre me ha causado un poco de ansiedad. Se escucha como algo negativo. Como si la falta de movimiento se convirtiera en un castigo, condenandonos a ver la vida y sus oportunidades pasarnos por enfrente sin poderla detener. Pero en contraste a esto, está […]