The Lorax By Diana M Alcantara Carbondale Walking westward down Main Street, much to my surprise … A 10 foot tall Lorax Filled up my eyes! Why was he there, Leaning on a big tree? What message would he share? For you and for me? The message was clear That the Lorax conveyed A new […]
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Letters – Sept. 7, 2023
Thank you, Epicureans! I loved reading the piece about Bill Lamont’s contributions to our valley and beyond. So many people are important in so many ways for making the world a better place than it was when they came, and Bill sounds like one of those. We forget, or don’t know who, to thank for […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – Aug. 31, 2023
SCUTTLEBUTT Out of Darkness The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Garfield County hosts its third annual Out of Darkness walk in Glenwood Springs on Saturday, Sept. 9. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the nation, state and Garfield County. Join the walk, departing from the Community Center at 100 Wulfsohn Road at […]
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Chisme del Pueblo- 30 de agosto, 2023
Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro Concierto bilingüe La serie de conciertos de verano Sopris Park concluirá con una presentación gratis por Los Mocochetes el 10 de septiembre de 4 p.m. a 7 p.m. El Proyecto del Centro del Pueblo aloja un puesto de divulgación pública en cómo lograr mejor las necesidades de Carbondale con un desarrollo […]
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Bill Lamont remembered
The Epicureans Book Club met recently to dedicate a sculpture that was crafted by member Jim Mason to commemorate Bill Lamont’s decades of dedication to furthering the cause of literacy in our valley. Bill was instrumental in the formation of the Garfield County Public Library District and the effort to build or refurbish six of […]
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CodaPet offers in-home pet euthanasia services
By Jackie Ramirez Sopris Sun Intern This summer, CodaPet began serving the Carbondale community by providing in-home pet euthanasia services, administered by a network of veterinarians who share a commitment to giving compassionate support to pet owners and their beloved companions. Most pets are taken to the vet to be euthanized, which can create more […]
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Works in Progress – Aug. 31, 2023
Zucchinipalooza By Deborah Holt Williams Glenwood Springs One zucchini, two zucchini, three zucchini, four. Only one zucchini plant, producing more and more. Five zucchini, six zucchini, seven zucchini, eight. Some to bake and some to grill and some to chop and grate. Some to fry with parmesan, some to add to soup. Some to shred […]
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Letters – Aug. 31, 2023
Thompson Divide All my years volunteering for preserving the Thompson Divide, and just last Saturday I accepted an invitation from Wilderness Workshop for a guided hike. Sam Feuerborn, field coordinator, is a gem of a guy and a reservoir of knowledge. He carpooled three of us and we met a couple at our starting point. […]
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Mature Content: Reflecting on immigration, looking ahead and behind
By Sue Zislis Dad’s parents spoke only Yiddish to each other and their children. They listened to us speaking English, smiled, and nodded, but I’m not sure they understood much. Grandmom and Grandpop came to this country from Odessa, about 100 years ago. They kept to themselves and felt safe doing business only with folks […]
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West Slope hosts mass care shelter trainings
By London Lyle Sopris Sun Intern At the end of the month, American Red Cross is hosting two mass care shelter trainings in western Colorado for community members interested in volunteering during times of natural disaster. Coloradans are no strangers to natural disasters — wildfires particularly. And, these trainings come on the heels of the […]