December 22, 1948 – March 23, 2024 A beloved teacher, father and friend, Jerry William Pluger passed away at his home in Des Moines, Washington on March 23. Jerry was born to Ione Elaine Pluger on Dec. 22, 1948, and spent his cheerful childhood with her and his grandparents, Bill and Augusta Pluger, on their […]
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VOICES Radio Hour: ‘Theater Magic’
Gabrielle Bailes is a theater artist from Louisiana and has lived in the Roaring Fork Valley for eight years. She has performed and designed with TRTC and VOICES. Gabrielle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from Marietta College and is a Board Member of VOICES. She is a big believer in the arts. When […]
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Moving abroad alone
By Annalise Grueter I didn’t study abroad in college. Instead, I spent three months in the woods playing “escape from the technological world,” similar to Henry David Thoreau (but more on that another time). I had dreamed of living in another country before then, and dreamed of it again after. But it took another seven […]
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CVEPA Views: Safe passage for all on Crystal River Road
By Suzy Meredith-Orr Twelve minutes of my drive to work takes me through the scenic north end of the Crystal Valley on Highway 133. It’s an opportune time to get centered; to plan the day; to observe nature’s beauty and the changing of the seasons; and, sometimes, to curse out the driver who just passed […]
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Tying the knot: Iron Fly Competition in photos
Photos by Max Chadwick The Eighth Annual Iron Fly Competition was hosted at the Tipsy Trout in Basalt on Saturday, Feb. 10. The yearly event, organized by the Roaring Fork Valley Fly Fishing Club and Roaring Fork Conservancy, has become a staple for fishing enthusiasts in the Valley. Ultimately, three people placed in the youth […]
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VOICES Radio Hour: Singledom
By Diane Kenney I am in love. And, I am single, although I have never identified myself as such. Like everybody, I am a lot of things, and now I am in danger of defining myself by what I used to have, or do or be. Words like “single” or “widow” describe what I am […]
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Mature Content: Jack’s guide for aging badly
By Sue Zislis My dear friend Jack, now 83 years old, has been a decent enough man. He had a rewarding career, a family and a lovely home in a beautiful neighborhood. Jack, however, always had a stubborn streak a mile wide.He never acknowledged needing help. He never considered adjusting his lifestyle to match his […]
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VOICES Radio Hour: ¿Qué estás esperando?
Por Anyelin Turcios ¿Alguna vez has pensado en lo que esperas en el futuro, o por qué es importante lo que esperas? Es importante porque te ayuda a sentirte optimista sobre el futuro y puede darte un pequeño impulso adicional de entusiasmo o voluntad para seguir adelante. Algo que espero con ansias son todos los […]
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VOICES Radio Hour: What are you looking forward to?
By Genevieve VickersVoices Radio Hour Genevieve Vickers enjoys writing, reading, theater and music. She is 13 years old and in eighth grade at Ross Montessori. “What are you looking forward to?” This was the prompt of a conversation I helped lead at the Sopris Lodge retirement home in Carbondale. The opportunity to help guide the […]
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Works in Progress
The Gregorian calendar tips into 2024 this week with all the typical fanfare, meanwhile Lunar New Year falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice (Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024). In Chinese astrology, we will be moving into the Year of the Dragon, fifth animal to cross the finish line in the Jade Emperor’s […]