"Over the past forty years," writes Post blogger Sue Gray. "Palestinians have continuously demonstrated nonviolent forms of opposition to the occupation and theft of their land. "
The classic play by Tennessee Williams wraps up its run at the Thunder River Theatre in Carbondale.
Post blogger Sue Gray may not have a motivation for correcting the Con Man on jihad, but she is justified. "Michael," she writes in comment #7, "I would’ve thought as a writer you’d have a better grasp of the English language than you display here. Let me help you out with a little excerpt from the dictionary/thesaurus. Motivated: to give somebody a reason or incentive to do something. Synonyms: provoked, aggravated, induced. Justified: having an acceptable reason for the action taken. Synonyms: Necessary, acceptable, warranted, defensible. As you can see, there is a distinct difference between the motivation for terrorism and the justification of terrorism."
Posts filed under 'Carbondale'
KDNK Community Radio in Carbondale has hired multimedia journalist Mathew Katz. Katz is KDNK’s third full-time employee, joining Station Manager Steve Skinner and News and Public Affairs Director Conrad Wilson.
“We held some think tanks and did some pondering with community members. What emerged is that it is more important than ever for the community to have a voice and a source of in-depth local news on the radio,” said Skinner.
Continue Reading January 21st, 2010
It was in 1970 that an Aspen city council first asked the State of Colorado to hold off on the expansion of Highway 82 to four lanes so that they could study mass transit as an alternative to highway construction. Forty years later there will still be a traffic jam at the entrance to town - despite tens of millions of dollars in annual transit spending.
In 1984 a group called the “Traffic Committee”, organized by the City of Aspen, recommended a new four lane entrance to town which was later approved by Aspen voters in 1990. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the project was nearing completion, and Scott McInnis had secured a special appropriation from the state to begin construction.
What happened next, the history of why the new entrance was not completed either then or over the next 19 years up to today, is a microcosmic example of just about everything that currently doesn’t work in the governing process of the United States.
Understanding this one example of the total breakdown of our system serves as a primer for why so much cynicism exists regarding the point or purpose of participation, and provides a crystal clear example of why our country is bankrupt.
Beginning with their refusal to honor the clear outcome of that perfectly reasonable 1990 electoral decision, and continuing through the corruption of federal oversight processes designed to protect the public from waste and mismanagement, transportation planning throughout the Roaring Fork Valley is totally compromised by the original sin of the Aspen city council in 1991.
Anyone interested in the failure to reach a solution for the Entrance to Aspen, the current condition of state transportation planning - or why the United States is bankrupt - may not be surprised to learn that these subjects are closely related.
The letter below was recently sent to members of the Colorado Transportation Legislation Review Committee (TLRC). The TLRC is made up of members of the Colorado legislature, and they have the responsibility to provide, “guidance and direction” over all phases of the operation and planning of state transportation projects.
The report mentioned in the letter is available online at: http://www.entrancesolution.com/History.htm
Dear [TLRB Member],
The enclosed report is directed to your attention as a member of the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.
Though the context of the report is an analysis of the planning and funding process for one section of a Colorado state highway, the findings are significant for transportation projects throughout the state.
As you know, most major state highway and transit projects rely on federal funding, and as a consequence are subject to federal oversight and review. That oversight and review is intended to provide protections to taxpayers in all jurisdictions from waste, fraud, and mismanagement in the application of public funds.
Based on the example of the various federal processes which have failed to protect the public in the Roaring Fork Valley, and the near certainty that these failings are far more widespread, the State of Colorado needs to take action.
It is not sufficient to say that federal oversight of transportation spending has been lacking; federal oversight has collapsed to the degree that there is none.
The recommendations for your committee contained in the report are modest in relation to the magnitude of the problem. However, any increase in the awareness of the void left by federal malfeasance, and the need to fill that void with greater local and state diligence, will provide immediate benefits to the citizens of Colorado.
The TLRC can be contacted through:
Kurtis T. Morrison
Colorado Legislative Council Staff
Room 029, State Capitol
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-3140
kurt.morrison@state.co.us
September 14th, 2009
One of the best things about Carbondale is the extent of community involvement and cooperation. After the corporate owned Valley Journal went bust in December 2008, a collection of civic minded folks rose to the challenge of creating their own newspaper and managed to publish the first issue of the Sopris Sun in February 2009.
Every Thursday when the paper hits the newsstands, I grab a copy, get out my red pen and scour each page; circling events I’m interested in attending, and adding them to my personal calendar. Because of the Sun I’m able to keep abreast of local development projects and land conservation issues. And while reading through the articles, I frequently encounter familiar names and am prompted to call or email offering congratulations on wedding anniversaries, birthdays, new baby, new business venture, or condolences on the death of a loved one or even a pet.
Continue Reading September 1st, 2009
I hope you will join Sheri Cogley at Dos Gringos in Carbondale- Wednesday night (August 19th) at 7:30 for a free screening of Sicko, Michael Moore's documentary of our ailing healthcare system. Back when this was in the theaters, it was a depressing "must see." But now, we get to watch it in celebration of having a president who not only can pronounce salubrius, but understands the meaning of the word.
After the screening, we can join in a discussion with Sheri Cogley, our regional director of Organizing for America. She can share the details of Obama's plan, and help us find ways to act locally to make a real difference.
Please RSVP to:
Sheri Cogley
Organizing For America
Regional Field Director
970-270-8500 (c)
970-985-4459
August 18th, 2009
Berkeley chef Alice Waters’ dream of creating edible schoolyards so students can learn to grow and eat fresh organic vegetables is becoming a reality in the Roaring Fork Valley. In Carbondale, the dream is being taken even further.
Roaring Fork High School is set to become the site of the first combined Edible Schoolyard/Farm School in Colorado, which may become the model for future such projects throughout the state.
Continue Reading August 11th, 2009
Thursday July 16, 2009
Carbondale Town Trustee John Foulkrod says he’s had it! After four hours of meeting last night---much of the discussion whether to consider a new fee against developers to pay for upgrades to the town’s water system-----Mayor Michael Hassig asked Foulkrod---(who works as a local developer and who opposed the measure)-----if he was speaking as a trustee or as a developer)…
Continue Reading July 16th, 2009
Schedule of Fourth of July events for the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond:
Aspen
Basalt
Carbondale
Glenwood Springs
Other-rocky-mountain-towns
July 3rd, 2009
This Saturday started off like most others; my husband and I lying in bed sharing a pot of coffee and conversing about a variety of topics. We call this cherished morning ritual “Coffee Talk,” and it can last anywhere from a half hour to two hours. This morning I had to cut it short because I had a breakfast date.
At 8:45 I walked into town, past dozens of spiffed up cars lining Carbondale’s Main Street for the 11th annual Valley Cruisers Classic Car Show where visitors and locals were enjoying the crisp sunny Rocky Mountain morning as much as I was.
Continue Reading June 7th, 2009
This week marks the anniversary of the Six Day War when on June 5, 1967 Israel attacked Egypt, Jordan, and Syria and gained control of the Sinai Peninsula, the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights. Israel and Egypt eventually signed a land for peace deal in which Israel relinquished the Sinai Peninsula, but the remaining territories are still occupied by Israel to this day, despite many promises to return the land to its rightful owners.
Continue Reading June 4th, 2009
When we think of living green, we think of living clean; clean air, clean water, clean environment. But those who truly want to live green must be prepared to tolerate filth.
Saving energy means sacrificing some of the modern conveniences we take for granted. Dishwashers are notorious energy and water wasters. People use them because they are more convenient and supposedly more sanitary. Sanitation be damned! Do the dishes by hand. Vacuuming once a week is a no-no. Once a month is all you need (between times, just pick up the crumbs and lint by hand). Ditto washing your car; do it by hand and no more than once a month.
Continue Reading May 19th, 2009
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