Want to let the community know about what’s on your mind and in your heart?
Send us a letter to the editor at news@soprissun.com by noon on Monday for consideration in the following Thursday’s edition. We receive a lot of letters, so 500 words is the limit. Know that… read more →
Forever Young
Congratulations on the occasion of Alpine Bank’s 50th anniversary. Carbondale is the birthplace of Alpine Bank and it has been much more than just a bank. We have all heard Alpine’s ads and jingles espousing community involvement and concern for its patrons. For 50 years, founder/president Bob…
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Insurance and construction
Future generations will look back on the insurance industry of today with the same contempt we view the money changers of days gone by.
“How did they get away with it?” our descendants will ask. “They made a fortune selling air.”
Insurance companies have actuaries examine the… read more →
From the Shipmans…
We are writing to thank all of those in the community who have supported us after our house burned to the ground the day before Thanksgiving.
The outpouring of love and practical help has been amazing and we feel so very grateful to all of our… read more →
R.I.P. Ed
With the recent untimely demise of veteran Ed “Mex” Pfab, in an accident at home, the Aspen Mountain patrol lost one of its beloved brethren.
A couple of vignettes: One time Ed and I partnered doing avalanche control work in the… read more →
Been there
Unease over others’ opinions and judgment ebbs over time. After seeing societies react poorly to inconvenience and foreseeable change, one tends to become more tolerant and amenable to sharing experience. Through the years, I too have been faced with the challenges life consigns.…
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The Salvation Army
I am honored to help Rotary members of Carbondale by ringing the bell for The Salvation Army and greeting those who stop by the red kettle in the entry to our City Market, where donations can be left for the Salvation Army.
What is it about?
The… read more →
Correction: Turns out “CL” McClure, credited for the historic Dinkel Building photo in last week’s issue, is more likely Louis Charles (LC) McClure (a famous photographer up through his death in the 1950s).
Monday morning
The night was loooooong. Tossing and turning, thrashing, moaning and…
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Invasives alert
Invasive species are plants, animals, insects or diseases that are not native to Colorado and have harmful effects on the economy and environment. They are introduced either accidentally or intentionally outside of their native range.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) staff recently discovered live adult zebra mussels… read more →
Re: Past prologue
I just finished reading Kate Collins’ article, “The past is prologue”. Back in the ‘80s, I took a tour of the capitol building in Denver. In reply to someone’s question, our guide said that when European-Americans first arrived in Colorado, “There were no people here.” It seems… read more →
