Editor’s note: This story discusses child loss. On June 17, Rita Marsh, founding member of The Center for Human Flourishing nonprofit, welcomed a nearly sold out crowd at the Third Street Center to a special screening of the award-winning documentary “Wolf’s Message.” Opening with some meaningful insight, she shared, “We are ambassadors of love. We […]
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Rita Marsh honored as county’s Wellness Visionary
The evening of April 7, Carbondale resident Rita Marsh was announced as the Garfield County Humanitarian Awards’ Wellness Visionary honoree. Presented by Garfield County Human Services Commission and the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners, the award is a testament to Marsh’s decades-long career cultivating connection, wellness and balance. Marsh is the co-founder of the […]
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Letters – April 17, 2025
Sexual assaultOn Nov. 2, 2024, an 82-year-old woman in Carbondale was sexually assaulted in her home. A community meeting was held two days later. Police asked for video footage, promised updates, and emphasized their commitment to the investigation. Since then, only one formal update has been issued — a press release dated Nov. 12 and […]
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Community is immunity
In post-pandemic America, folks are working harder than ever in exchange for lesser value. The dollar does not go as far, everything costs more and, for many, self-care is nonexistent. It’s no wonder that essential workers are rapidly feeling burned out. Luckily, there are people in our very community who care about every person thriving, […]
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Davi Nikent "rebrands" keeping spirit
The Center for Human Flourishing, located at the Third Street Center, has spiraled into its identity much like a person, focusing its expression for the benefit of our community. The nonprofit derives its name from Dr. Elliott Dacher’s definitions of integral health, addressing the entirety of human experience: biological, psychospiritual, relational and cultural. Responsible for […]