{"id":2457076,"date":"2020-04-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-12T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/?p=324249"},"modified":"2020-04-12T17:53:08","modified_gmt":"2020-04-12T23:53:08","slug":"kudos-and-kindness-from-aspen-times-readers-april-12-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/local-news\/kudos-and-kindness-from-aspen-times-readers-april-12-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Kudos and Kindness from Aspen Times readers (April 12, 2020)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"STND-STND Letter HeadLarge\">Health-care heroes<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">To all our health-care team members,<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">I speak for my family and through extension, our entire community when I say how grateful we are for your extraordinary service.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Most of us never conceived of this current reality and the steps we now need to take to protect ourselves. That said, having our health workers expose themselves, act on our behalf and take risks so that we don\u2019t have to is nothing short of extraordinary.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"row at-donation at-donation-mobile p-0\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-4 p-2\">\n<div data-bg=\"url(https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/03\/AT-logo-white.png)\" class=\"p-0 mt-2 mb-2 h-75 text-center rocket-lazyload\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/03\/AT-logo-white.png\" class=\"logo m-0 p-0 invisible\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-bg=\"url(https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/03\/at-banner-paypal.jpg)\" class=\"col-xl-8 p-3 text-center rocket-lazyload\">\n<h3 class=\"d-inline mr-3\">Support Local Journalism<\/h3>\n<p><button class=\"btn d-inline\" type=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/donate\/?utm_source=article&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=donation&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=mid-article\">Donate<\/a><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">To say thanks is a weak word to reflect what I know we all feel. Your level of professionalism and dedication is nothing short of fantastic. Once the seriousness of this enemy was comprehended, you responded with a 100% commitment. This was not the case everywhere but it was the case in our community. No small thing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Thanks again for your extraordinary and sometimes heroic efforts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Letter Name\">Brent Miller<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Letter Title\">Pitkin County Board of Health<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Letter HeadLarge\">Rabbi Mintz and family go above and beyond<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Just a quick note to bring to your attention, that Rabbi Mintz and his lovely wife, Liba, took it upon themselves, on behalf of the Chabad Community Center, to lovingly provide over 200 Passover dinners to the community last week. Each dinner, including wine, and matza ball Soup was housed in large paper bags so that the drive-through would make it possible for families in the Roaring Fork Valley, especially Aspen\/Basalt, could enjoy a Passover dinner. What a wonderful gesture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Thank you, Rabbi. We love you and your family, and the Chabad Center. Happy Passover. Let this pandemic Passover over our homes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Letter Name\">Ron Golbus<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Letter Title\">Basalt<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Letter HeadLarge\">Skico backs its workers<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Thank you, Aspen Skiing Co., for the shutdown pay generously provided to ski instructors. I am proud to work for a company that supports its employees in such a tangible way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Letter Name\">Bronwyn Anglin<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Letter Title\">Basalt<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Letter HeadLarge\">Parks and Rec enhance nordic-skiing experience<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">I would like to extend a hearty \u201cthank you\u201d to the city of Aspen Parks and Recreation for the community-focused decision to continue grooming the Aspen\/Snowmass nordic trails after the ski lifts closed. I have never seen more locals enjoying our awesome network of cross country trails. I would also like to acknowledge the expert grooming throughout the winter which provided our guests and locals alike with world class nordic skiing on our 90 kilometers of spectacular terrain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">No thank you would be complete without recognizing the private property owners and public entities who dedicate their land each year to ensure a seamless cross country skiing experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Letter Name\">Brent Waldron<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Letter Title\">Aspen<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Letter HeadLarge\">Stapleton a first-class influence on Aspen<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">A very well deserved honor for Dave Stapleton Jr. (<a id=\"N0x2060a30N0x2093f60:N0x2060a30N0x20c4490\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/sports\/aspens-dave-stapleton-jr-will-join-father-as-member-of-colorado-snowsports-hall-of-fame\/\">\u201cAspen\u2019s Dave Stapleton Jr. will join father in Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame,\u201d<\/a> April 9, aspentimes.com). Dave has been nothing short of outstanding both on and off the hill. His skiing prowess was\/is legendary (he can still carve them with the best).<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">I am not surprised to hear Dave say he is most proud of his accomplishments with AVSC. He is a tireless promoter for the club and if it were not for Dave, we would not have the best club in the U.S., the best club scholarship program in the U.S., the best club training facility in the U.S., or the best club fundraising event (Ajax Cup) in the U.S. Congratulations and thank you for everything you do!<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Letter Name\">John Bucksbaum<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Letter Title\">Aspen<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/news\/kudos-and-kindness-from-aspen-times-readers-april-12-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: The Aspen Times<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Health-care heroes To all our health-care team members, I speak for my family and through extension, our entire community when I say how grateful we are for your extraordinary service. Most of us never conceived of this current reality and the steps we now need to take to protect ourselves. 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