Archive for September, 2009

The LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS® Chaffee County and The Buena Vista School District will host a Meet the Candidates Forum Thursday, October 1st 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the MS/HS Cafeteria.
This will be your opportunity to hear what your candidates for the School Board have to say about current issues and serving on the… »

On September twenty-sixth,  alpaca breeders from across the United States and Canada will invite the public to come to their farms and ranches to meet their alpacas and learn more about these inquisitive, unique animals. 
From 11:00 to 3:00, at the Hansen Pass Alpaca Ranch we will welcome guests to enjoy learning about Alpacas!
 
Also we are celebrating with:

Roxanne and her… »

BUENA VISTA, CO – The Buena Vista Heritage Museum, 506 E. Main, is joining museums around the country in celebrating Smithsonian Day on Saturday, Sept. 26. On that day, museum admission is free for Museum Day Admission Card holders and a guest.
 
Museum visitors can download the card from the Smithsonian Magazine’s web site or find… »

There will be a rally on Wednesday, September 23, 9:00 a.m., in front of the courthouse for citizens who want to continue to show the County Commissioners that they do not agree with the approval of Nestle’s… »

DENVER— Tomorrow, September twelfth, Women in Government (WIG) will continue its first annual energy summit in Denver, CO. WIG is a national, non-profit, bi-partisan organization of women state legislators. The summit was organized in part by State Senator Suzanne Williams (D-Aurora), a Colorado state director for WIG.
“Colorado and the West have been leading the way in… »

Dear Editor:
 
Your editorial “Nestlé Fight Is Not Finished” is a disservice to the public.  I know nothing of the pros and cons of bottled water except what I have read in your essay.  However, the debate has nothing to do with Nestlé’s application in Chaffee County for a 1041 permit.  The only issue in Chaffee… »

Hello Friends, CCFS has scheduled a meeting to discuss the status of the Nestle Waters project. The date is Wednesday September 16, 7pm at the Salida Community Center (3rd & G St.) At this meeting we will present some background, talk about the current standing of the permit application, discuss the permit resolution, and explore… »

The following is a letter received by the Voice which was sent to Ken Salazar from a local resident and member of Chaffee Citizens for Sustainability:
DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2009
 
TO: SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
MR. KEN SALAZAR
 
Dear Ken,
 
Hello, from an old neighbor and friend of the family. I’m writing because I’ve become interested in the recent authorization by Chaffee… »

GARNA’s “Our Sense of Place” a year-long program about our place in respect to the Upper Arkansas River bioregion program will continue with a lecture on the History and Future of Agriculture. Ann Ewing of the USFS Salida District will give a glimpse into historic agriculture/farming/gardening practices in Chaffee County utilizing historic photos and local… »

REALLY REALLY FREE SALE to help the community get ready for winter.  Saturday, Oct. 3, 9-Noon, at The Congregational United Church of Christ, 217 Crossman, BV.  Come fill a bag or two of clothing for your family at no cost, with no catch.  Please bring DONATIONS of clothing, especially children’s, anytime Sept. 27-Oct.3rd, to the church.  Call 395-2544 for… »

by Lynn Amlie, MA of SunMoon Therapy
 
 
For many human beings the big and little challenges of life often begin to build a certain level of internal pressure over time. It’s as if tectonic plates deep under the surface of our consciousness begin to shift and grate creating seismic tremors. Often we can manage these little… »

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What does it mean to be the “best”? What do you think is “best” about Salida? It’s time for us to choose what makes Salida one of the best places to be – food, people, places, services.
Salida’s newest company is Best of Salida, LLC, run by Co-CEOs Leah Underwood and Rebecca Adelman,… »

One goal of the Ark Valley Voice is to remain as transparent as possible to our readership.  With several months of an online presence and three paper issues now under our belt, we’ve gotten a lot of feedback and wish to let our readership know how we’re responding.
          Our first paper issue had some format… »