Briefly: Iron Fly, surgeon discusses skiing injuries; Aspen Meadows hears over
Iron Fly Contest at Tipsy Trout on February 11th
The Roaring Fork Conservancy and Roaring Fork Valley Fly Fishing Club will host the 7th Annual Iron Fly Competition on Saturday, February 11th from 5:30-10:00pm at Tipsy Trout in Basalt.
Free for youth, $5 for spectators and $20 for adults. The 16-year-old and younger series starts at 5:30 p.m. The adult series starts at 7 p.m. Competitors should bring a fly-tying screw and fly-tying tools (a few can be borrowed), the organizers said. Fly tying materials are provided. Competitors are asked to register by Friday, February 10th before noon.
Competitors are provided with secret and “funky” materials to be used in each fly. And there are no rules in this competition – cheating is OK, so is bribing the judges, and new rules can be applied at any time. The goal is fun, the organizers said.
Proceeds benefit the fly fishing program of the Roaring Fork Conservancy and the Roaring Fork Valley Fly Fishing Club
More information and registration can be found athttp://www.roaringfork.org/events/iron-fly-competition-feb-11/
For more information, contact Tom Skutley, president of the Roaring Fork Valley Fly Fishing Club at (970) 379-9114.
The Roaring Fork Conservancy is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information, call (970) 927-1290 or visit http://www.roaringfork.org.
The surgeon presents the skiing injuries on Wednesday
Tomas Pevny, MD, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialist, ValleyOrtho, will present a virtual discussion “Alpine skiing injuries” via Zoom on Wednesday. The presentation is part of Valley View University, a free educational webinar series hosted by Valley View.
In this 30-minute webinar, followed by an open Q&A, Dr. Pevny looks at common skiing injuries, how to avoid them, and how to treat them when they occur.
Dr. Pevny, who has practiced in Aspen since 1995, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder injuries, sports medicine, trauma, total joint replacement, and joint preservation. He has treated thousands of patients in the Roaring Fork Valley and around the world, taught seminars around the world, and helped train orthopedic fellows and residents.
Aspen Meadows returns to the future with a renovation
Aspen Meadows Resort has announced a guest suite renovation that the resort says is a tribute to the resort’s Bauhaus design roots.
Combining nature and art on 40 acres of meadows and groves in Aspen’s West End, the resort has sought to honor the work of original designer Herbert Bayer while meeting the expectations of today’s traveler, resort officials said. They said the 98 all-suite property is within walking distance of Aspen’s year-round outdoor activities, skiing, shopping and dining.
The interior design work was ordered from Michael Suomi of Suomi Design Works in Manhattan. The new design features plenty of reds, blues and yellows to represent the Bauhaus’ original primary color theory and follows the movement’s geometric principles. Some traditional specialty furniture, such as Saarinen’s tulip tables and Bertoia bird chairs, were refurbished, while new items such as platform beds with storage underneath were added for comfort and convenience.
“This suite renovation has been done with great respect for our unique history and represents the future and evolution of Aspen Meadows,” said Richard Stettner, director of Aspen Campus Facilities and Operations for the Aspen Institute, which owns the resort. “Our all-suite accommodations continue to be the most spacious in Aspen, and new and returning guests appreciate the authentic nature of the improvements.”
The renovation will be completed by April and is the latest in a series of improvements at the resort, which is now part of the Salamander Collection, officials said.
Request for Proposals for Providing Opioid Control Services
Eagle County sent out a request for proposals for opioid prevention services to the Region 5 Opioid Prevention Council. Eagle County is the District 5 Tax Agent. Region 5 consists of Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Pitkin and Summit counties.
Region 5 is requesting proposals for opioid prevention services, specifically:
- Programming to reduce harm.
- Anti-stigma and educational campaign planning and implementation.
- Opioid Information Dashboard Development.
Proposals will be evaluated based on services offered, price, quality of service, competency, ability to reach different audiences/populations, and the ability of the respondent to provide the specified service consistently throughout the five-county area, officials said.
Last fall, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that the Colorado Opioid Abatement Council had opened the way for several state districts and local governments. The funds were released when the applications were found to be in accordance with the approved usage patterns in the agreement signed by the municipalities outlining the usage patterns of the funds.
Submissions must be submitted by email to Chelsea Carnoal at
[email protected]no later than 4 pm on Friday, March 10. Questions or requests for clarification should be sent to [email protected] by February 17 at 4 p.m.. Answers to submitted questions are recorded and publicly available and mailed to http://www.eaglecounty.us.
Garfield County sends property tax notices
Garfield County property tax notices were mailed to property owners on January 24th.
The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners has certified $187.1 million in taxes to be collected this fiscal year, up from $151.9 million in 2022. Property owners can pay taxes in half or all at once. The deadlines for half payments are February 28 and June 15. The deadline for full payment is April 30.
This year, 39.8 percent of the property tax distribution goes to kindergarten through 12th grade schools; just under 5.8 percent goes to local college districts; just over 33 percent for special areas, fire areas, cities, and water and sanitation areas; and 21.4 percent for Garfield County, according to county officials.
Property owners can make payments online at garfield-county.com/treasurer/tax-payments Through the secure payment portal of the Garfield County Treasurer’s Office. Click on Property Tax Payments to search for a property by owner name, location or account number. Select the payment amount to open the online payment portal. Online payments are subject to a flat fee of $4.03 for electronic checks or 3.28% for credit cards (minimum $5.18).
Telephone assistance for making online payments is available at (970) 945-6382; the same online service fees. Property owners may also pay at the drop box downstairs in the courthouse at 109 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. If these options do not work, please call and arrange other options.
If you prefer to pay by mail, send it to Garfield County Treasurer’s Office PO Box 1069, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602. Include your account number for efficient processing. Payments cannot be made at any county building other than the Glenwood Springs Courthouse.
If you have questions about property appraisals and assessments and the Senior and Veteran Tax Exemption program, contact the Garfield County Assessor’s Office at (970) 945-9134. If you have any questions about property tax payments or the tax payment process, please call the treasurer at (970) 945-6382.