Stuff by Will Grandbois

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Aug. 8, 2018

  Pages of the Past: Life goes on without Kenny’s pharmacy

  
  From the archives of the Roaring Fork Valley Journal

  Aug. 10, 1978

  Kenny’s Pharmacy was closing its doors after 16 years as “Main Street’s top commercial attraction.” Owner Kenny Wieseler sent out letters to account holders, put up signs in the window and dispensed free coffee…

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• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Aug. 8, 2018

  Rams football in jeopardy as fall practices get rolling

  

  In the wake of a winless season, it’s a hard sell for Roaring Fork boys to come out even for junior varsity football, but once-and-future coach Dave Close isn’t going to give up easily.

  “I don’t want to see it die, but you can’t do it… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Aug. 1, 2018

  Leaving a lasting legacy like Mary Lilly

  

  Carbondale as we know it is built on layers of philanthropy, and Mary Lilly’s estate is the latest example.

  Lilly died in 2016 not long after celebrating her hundredth birthday, and included provisions for numerous local, state and national institutions — including The Sopris Sun —… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Aug. 1, 2018

  School District housing project opens its doors

  

  Before going back to school, some Roaring Fork School District staff members are going home.

  Move-in for a brand new 20-unit complex on Third Street is slated for Aug 6. following an open house on Aug. 1.

  “We’re excited about what this can… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Aug. 1, 2018

  Life finds a way on scorched earth

  

  Even as the Lake Christine Fire continues to smolder within its increasingly secure cage of containment, the areas it first scorched nearly a month ago are already showing signs of recovery.

  The charred landscape just north of Basalt feels post-apocalyptic, but new sprigs of gambel oak… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Jul. 31, 2018

  As one fire winds down, others flare up

  

  The Western Slope just can’t catch a break. In addition to the now mostly contained Lake Christine Fire,  inciweb.nwcg.gov is tracking a dozen active blazes on our side of the Divide. 

  The closest to Carbondale is the Cache Creek Fire on Battlement Mesa near Rulison, which was sparked by an… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Jul. 25, 2018

  When the music’s over, get on your bike

  

  Carbondale’s Full Moon Cruise has waxed and waned, but if history is any guide, this month’s Mountain Fair ride is likely to prove particularly bright.

  The last time circumstances so aligned, hundreds of cyclists flooded Main Street right after the slideshow, breaking into several smaller… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Jul. 25, 2018

  Trustees raise tobacco age, keep marijuana tax

  

  Having increased regulation of tobacco and decreased taxation for marijuana on the same Board of Trustees agenda seemed like a contrast, but the final outcome on July 24 showed a measure of consistency.

  Several meetings worth of discussion came to fruition with an ordinance increasing… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Jul. 25, 2018

  Pages of the Past: Water battles and dry heat

  

  July 27, 1978

  In a story on mid-valley water battles, Don Sky described a turn-of-the-century dispute in which a farmer threatened to shoot another for stealing his water, but missed and was killed by the alleged thief. By ‘78, however, lawyers were the preferred weapon for the purpose,… read more →

• By Will Grandbois Published Jul. 20, 2018

  Two killed, one hospitalized in accident on 133

  A 17-year-old man and a 19-year-old man were pronounced dead on scene of a single-car accident midday July 20 near Redstone on Highway 133, while a 14-year-old in the back seat was transported to Valley View Hospital and later flown to Children’s Hospital, according to State Patrol.

  Traffic is being… read more →