San Juan Silver Stage | September. Volume 24, No. 9

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Hello Fall!

One of Colorado's prettiest seasons.

September 2020

The New Education Model

Blended. in-person and remote

September 2020

The New Education Model

Remote learning

How to Bring the Pollinators to Your Yard

High Country News fifty-year retrospective,

Blue Sage Center for the Arts

Ridgway Colorado

Ridgway, Colorado

Honoring our pets

Remember Our Fallen Memorial

1st time in Colorado - Montrose Elks

Sept. 7-13

If Alleys Could Talk

Call for Artists and writers
to share their stories.

Webinar

Students and teachers
communicate virtually.

Virtual
Class

One-way communication

teacher to
student(s)

The New Education Model

This issue

Features New Education Arts & Entertainment Activities & Adventures New World Seniors Pets & Horses Columns Marketplace Alley Art Class

When you see this icon, click on it or on the STORY LINK next to it for a downloadable, printable version of the story. Many of our readers like to read a printed page. Since we are no longer producing a print issue of the Silver Stage, we’ve found a way for you to still have, hold, and read a paper page.

Special Features

The New Face of Education

Today’s Education – A Technical Enterprise

Hybrid Learning Systems

Today’s education is a blend of in-person and remote learning. Illustration, Bryce Chismire.

Written by Kathryn R. Burke.

Because of Covid, traditional in-person (or classroom) learning has, by necessity, had to adopt a variety of teaching methods and tools to ensure that education continues uninterrupted. This includes virtual (remote or online) learning, in-person learning, where students may be divided into cohorts (or groups), and various hybrid (blended) systems (alternating between virtual and in-class learning. For teachers, lesson planning becomes a challenge. For students, the new systems is complicated, but easily absorbable. For parents? Especially if they will have to homeschool? Complicated at the very least. The first step is to master the vocabulary. Next is learning how to implement it. [Read more]

Education’s New True

Accepting and mastering change

Illustration, Bryce Chismire.

Written by Kathryn R. Burke. The learning experience for all of us—student or writer, those disseminating information or those absorbing it—has irrevocably changed. Better? Not sure. Quicker? Definitely. Confusing? Absolutely.

Find out how students, educators, and families are learning to deal with the new true in education. [Story]

How Do You Connect?

How Elevate Internet serves local school districts

Illustration, Bryce Chismire

Written by Kathryn R. Burke. To be truly effective, today’s new education model depends on cohesive connectivity within a school system (Wide Area Network) and within each campus that is a part of it (Local Area Network). Learn how this works in Montrose and Delta County Schools.

You’re Never Too Old to Learn Something New

Technology tips for Seniors.

Written by Eva Veich. We have all heard it a thousand times; learning keeps you engaged, staying engaged keeps you young and relevant. In today’s tech world there are a million opportunities to learn new things. Learning new things can be somewhat intimidating especially when things like technology are involved. I discovered many years ago that when I become too comfortable, I need to change things up and move out of my comfort zone, learn something new and stretch my boundaries so I can continue to grow. The older I get the harder it is, but I also realize that it is more important than ever if I want to maintain relationships with the younger people in my life. I want to understand what is important to my children and grandchildren and I want to be able to communicate with them.

COVID-19 has further increased the need to improve our tech skills to stay connected, but it has also improved the number of platforms for staying engaged and opportunities for learning new things. [Read and learn more here.]

How to Bring Polinators to Your Yard

Pollinator Queen Alexandra’s sulphur butterfly on heart-leaf arnica

SW Colo. By Mary Menz Many types of insects pollinate plants. These pollinators include native bees and introduced honey bees, several types of beetles and flies, moths, butterflies and hummingbirds. Most plants depend on these tiny animals to complete their lifecycle. [Read more]

Second Chance Memorial Garden

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Ridgway, Colo. Interview by Kathryn R. Burke. Video by Karen Prather.

High Country Newes – 50-Year Perspective

Paonia, Colo. By Kate Burke. September’s Gallery presentation of the High Country News fifty-year retrospective, in partnership with the Autry Museum of the American West, highlights both the triumphs and ongoing challenges that have marked the environmental and social history of our side of the Great Divide. [Story]

Profile: Susan Baker. Lupita’s Bizarre Bizaar

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Story coming.

Featured Artist: Bryce Chismire

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Bryce Chismire created the clever illustrations for the education articles in this issue. Intuitive, interpretive, uniquely original, they definitely tell the story, don’t they? Which is not really surprising. A Magnum Cum Laude graduate of Sante Fe University of Art and Design, he has won awards for his graphic design and illustrations. [Story]

If Alleys Could Talk- Murals Tell Montrose History

Mural behind buildings in 300 block of E. Main, Montrose. Image, G K.R. Burke

Discover colorful murals, painted in the 1980s, in the. alleys behind buildings on the 300 and 400 block of East Main, downtown Montrose, [Read more here]

Downtown Montrose. Huge SALE!

While you’re on your “alley walk,’
stop at Tiffany’s Etc. 439 Main St.

Sale Extended! Still plenty of bargains left.
Watch website for more info.

Wine and Art – a perfect pairing

It’s long been a tradition to serve wine with art—in galleries, at art and music events, and gatherings. Many wineries combine gallery space with tasting rooms. Several have outdoor tasting rooms and terraces (perfect for social distancing while imbibing). With the (unwelcome) changes brought about by Covid, how we combine art and wine has changed—old needs and new ways to meet them. [Read more]

Pets – 2nd Chance is Here to Help

By Kelly Goodin. ” Tri-County Pet Pantry. Low-cost Health & Welness Services. Animal Rescue. Our mission is Connecting Pets, People & Community While Saving Lives. [Read more]

Traveling With Pets

Dash is a good traveler. Courtesy Second Chance.

Road tripping with your furry family members is greatly enhanced with your emotional support buddy and more fun if you are properly prepared. [Read story here].

Second Chance Memorial Garden

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Ridgway, Colo. Interview by Kathryn R. Burke. Video by Karen Prather.

Pets – Take your Dog to Work

A positive sign of the changing times is the trend pets joining us in the workplace due to the many benefits this opportunity offers. Benefits to both you and your pet: [read story here].

September 2020

Western Colorado – From Alpine to Canyon Country, adventure abounds.

Below, some of the current highlights. To see more, check our comprehensive Regional Calendar, or for more specific events, visit the Adventures & Activities main page.

Sundays all Month

Limited groups. Tours Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27. Sign up early.

Information

Ridgway Adventure

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Ridgway, Saturdays

Railroad Museum – thru. Oct. 9

Thru Oct. 9 am-noon.
Ridgway Railroad Museum
FREE rides on RGS Motor 1 (Galloping Goose prototype) N. Railroad Street, Ridgway.

MONTROSE & DELTA

Ongoing

Starr Drive-in, Montrose CO

Tru Vu Drive-in, Delta CO

September 2020

The San Juan Silver Stage has always been known as your go-to source for what’s happening around our region. Today, we may not be able to physically travel to all the events, but we can attend live-streamed. Galleries and theaters may be closed, but we can visit via Social Media Posts. It’s a whole new world of A&E, and were proud to be able to share all the information you need from just one source—us! Below, some of the current highlights. To see more, visit our comprehensive, Regional Calendar or peruse our continually updated Arts & Entertainment Page.

LOTS going on around our area. Here are a couple highlights for this weekend. Please go to our Arts & Entertainment weekend to catch up on what’s coming

All Month, Montrose Center for the Arts

More Info.

Thru. Sep. 19 Paonia

September’s Gallery presentation of the High Country News fifty-year retrospective, in partnership with the Autry Museum of the American West, highlights both the triumphs and ongoing challenges that have marked the environmental and social history of our side of the Great Divide. [Story]

All Month – Ridgway

610 Arts Collective
610 Clinton St., Ridgway

All Month, Ute Museum

Info. Ute Museum

Montrose
Center for the Arts
Sept 21-26

Learn more about Peace Pals and the International Exhibit and Contest.
Winners will be announced on International Day of Peace, September 21, 2020.

Ridgway
Wednesdays

Wine Wednesday Social and Jazz with Yaz. Reservations.

Ridgway, Wednesdays

SkyBar, thru Sept. 30

More info. Now through Sept. 30.

Montrose, Fridays

Live Music Fridays
Happy Hour 3–6pm, 6–8pm

Good food, good music, Mountain Views!

Cedaredge
Fridays

GMAEC – Friday Night Happy Hour 3-6 pm

Ridgway, Saturdays

Railroad Museum – thru. Oct. 9

Thru Oct. 9 am-noon.
Ridgway Railroad Museum
FREE rides on RGS Motor 1 (Galloping Goose prototype) N. Railroad Street, Ridgway.

OURAY Saturdays

Local Handcrafted Wares
9-1 pm, Back lot behind Wright

Silverton
Tuesdays

Arts, crafts, music, healthy food!

Sept. at Blue Sage, Paonia

Guitar virtuoso Michael Gulezian will be in concert Sept. 20.

The Blue Sage concert series continues with a stellar fall lineup. All concerts will be held outside where attendees can socially distance. Lots more is going on, too—art and literary events. Check out our September lineup, headline by the High Country News, 50-Year Retrospective. [Story]

Artist on a Harley: Virtual Art Lessons

Artist Mike Simpson conducting outdoor “virtual” art class. Courtesy Image.

You know, this COVID thing has sure put a cramp in almost every aspect of life as we used to know it. Artists have been affected as well. One form of supplemental income for an artist is teaching.. [Read more]

Meet VSA Musician

Vivian Cheney, Violin

Vivian Cheney, violin. Valley Symphony Orchestra, Montrose CO

The VSA orchestra longevity award easily goes to violinist Vivian Cheney, 93, of Paonia. She has been playing the violin for 86 years and active with the VSA for 43 years (since 1976). [Story]

MONTROSE

Magic Circle Players ready to welcome Newsies

MCP Season re-start. Rehearsals have been conducted following the ‘new normal’ guidelines, complete with masks and social distancing. MCP is determined to move from “dark” to “light” and bring back the joy of live theater. [Read story.]

Our World —Before, During, and After Covid

The New Virtual Business Model

Today, we are living in a brand new world of business technology. We share conversations about how high-speed Internet is changing how we do business.
• The Internet & Managing Your Business
• Connecting From a Distance With Elevate
• Communication Evolution and the Business Owner
[3 stories]

The “New” Normal: Arts & Entertainment

Friends of David Starr, Cedaredge musician, “hosted a Facebook Party” for his performance. 703 “viewers” joined the party.

The Art and Entertainment industry has undergone an enormous change in how it presents art, music, and live performances. This new artistic normal also comes with a new vocabulary—words like “virtual, Zoom, live-streamed, online.” This magical transforming of live to live-streamed, of in-person to virtual, commonly happens through the use of video conferencing software. And it depends on high-speed Internet. [Read more here]

Shelter in Place Activities

Amiessa Dawn Jutten, MSW, LCSW. How to Survive and Thrive. Self-isolation and shelter-in-place do not mean that you have to be completely alone. It is important to maintain social connection to your family, friends, community, and humanity. [Suggestions here]

Columns

Senior News

Stay in touch – with the latest for 50 Plus!

Community Living Services

Your Vote Counts!

By Eva Veitch, Region 10 Community Living Services Program Director. Older people are more likely to view voting as a responsibility and to care about a broad range of issues, not just those commonly associated with aging. They are more connected to their communities, which also makes them more likely to vote.

[Read story]

Amy Rowan
Kinship Connection

By Amy Rowan, Amy Rowan, Tri-County Health Network. Today, for a variety of reasons, many families turning to grandparents for help. This shift is leaving grandparents to provide more exhaustive financial and custodial help. Local family resources can be a lifesafer. [Read story]

Community Living Services

You’re Never Too Old to Learn Something New

By Eva Veitch, Region 10 Community Living Services Program Director. In today’s tech world there are a million opportunities to learn new things. Here are just a few of the things I found in a quick search.

[Read story]

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