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- CBS News
Colorado town of Red Cliff's town hall looks to adapt as community changes; building added to "Most Endangered Places" list
By Kevin Strong Nestled in the mountains between Minturn and Leadville, the quiet town of Red Cliff has had to reinvent itself many times as the years have passed. Like most mountain towns, a community sprung up as miners toiled to pull riches from the rocks. World War II saw the 10th Mountain Division call the hills outside Red Cliff home, and the town supported thousands of soldiers training there. When the war ended, the soldiers put away their guns but kept their skis and a new industry sprung up -- skiing and tourism. Unlike Vail and other now-thriving resort communities, Red Cliff has retained its quiet, authentic mountain town feel, and residents wouldn't have it any other way. "Not a lot of fru-fru," says Bob Oppenheimer. "And that's why most people that are attracted to this place are here. It feels authentic." If you look down any of the streets, the buildings look frozen in time. One in particular captured Oppenheimer's attention, a small, white wood frame building with the words "TOWN HALL" painted onto its facade. CBS "It's likely the oldest building in town. I wondered about the historical significance of it. Was it really the town hall or was that something that someone put on the outside?" wondered Oppenheimer as he walked the snowpacked ground around the building describing its features. It did, in fact serve as the town hall, but first and foremost, it was Red Cliff's first fire station, built out of necessity. "It was built in 1887, which is after the last of two fires in 1882 and 1883, fires that burned down a lot of the town," Oppenheimer said. Those two fires prompted the town to install a municipal water system to fight future fires, and with that came the firehouse. The large room on the second floor provided ample space for town offices as well. The Italianate architectural details show the influence of the immigrant community who settled here to work the mines and build the town. Over the years, the town offices moved to a vacant school building, and the small wood building found itself relegated to storage. Two old original fire carts still fill the ground floor, along with benches and other forgotten items. The foundation has settled, the floor has sagged, the doors no longer keep out the elements. Limited resources in the town make maintenance difficult. CBS "From a financial perspective, as much as this is very important and nobody is opposed to it, it also continues to be pushed down on the priority list," says town manager Melissa Matthews. Time may not be on their side. The crumbling foundation has given the building a bit of a lean. Matthews wonders how many more winters the building may have left. They want to keep the building around because it's a tangible link to the town's past. "There's a lot of history in this town in regard to actual history stories, but not much to show for it, so trying to preserve one of the last pieces of history that's visible," Matthews said. Red Cliff Those involved in working to save the old town hall say it's critical to maintaining that authentic mountain town feel, especially as rapid growth in other communities chips away at the historic fabric. "There is a desire within the community now, maybe grasping, grasping onto that history," says Matthews. "What can we preserve, what can we do so it doesn't completely disappear and we are just a bunch of houses in the middle of the mountains?" Bob Oppenheimer is ready to roll up his sleeves to help. "I know it can be done. even if we took it apart stick by stick, put a new foundation down and rebuilt it stick by stick, it's worth it again," he said. The Red Cliff town hall is one of four sites added to the "Colorado's Most Endangered Places" list. This is a list put out by Colorado Preservation, Inc. whose mission is to facilitate the preservation of historic sites across the state. The other sites on this year's list are the Knearl Building in Brush, the Newman Drug Store and Granada Fish Market in Granada, and the Indiana Jones Bed and Breakfast, in Antonito.
Mint
21-06-2025
- Health
- Mint
Influencer dies after getting ‘milk injection': Seasoned cosmetic doctor now accused of medical negligence
Cai Yuxin, a popular Taiwanese car show model, has died after receiving a 'milk injection'. It's a nickname for the anaesthetic propofol to treat her long-standing insomnia. The influencer, in her 30s, had over 32,000 followers on Facebook and was often praised for her beauty. She was often compared to actress Lin Chi-ling, known for Red Cliff (2008). On May 25, Cai visited the Fairy Clinic in Taipei for sleep therapy. One of her friends advised her to go there. The injection was given by Wu Shaohu, a well-known cosmetic doctor called Taiwan's 'Godfather of Liposuction', according to the South China Morning Post. Shockingly, Wu left after the procedure, leaving Cai in the care of an unqualified male assistant. Reports say the drip rate increased due to a mistake, causing a larger dose to be given quickly. Cai suffered a heart and breathing failure. Wu rushed back. By then, Cai's heart had stopped. She was taken to the hospital and kept on life support for 18 days. Her family ended it on June 12. Authorities are now investigating Wu for negligence and breaking medical rules. In Taiwan, propofol is a controlled drug that must be given only by qualified professionals. Experts say using it without proper care is dangerous and against medical ethics. 'Similar incidents occur every year. It's truly deplorable. Medical personnel providing such services without proper airway management training are placing patients' lives in serious jeopardy,' SCMP quoted anaesthesiologist Lai Xianyong as saying. Celebrity deaths due to medical negligence are not new. In fact, one such incident happened with pop icon Michael Jackson, who had also been suffering from insomnia. In 2011, MJ died after being given a strong mix of drugs by his personal doctor, Dr Conrad Murray. The 50-year-old legend had been struggling with sleeplessness and was depending on medications during his final days. A jury found Dr Murray guilty of involuntary manslaughter. According to them, the doctor acted carelessly and caused Jackson's death. The trial included 50 witnesses and lasted 22 days.
Korea Herald
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
This spring's most evocative musicals
'Red Cliff,' 'Once' and 'L'art reste': An epic to feel, a song to sing and a life to tell "Red Cliff" - An epic to feel 'Red Cliff' is a vivid combination of pansori, dance and theatrical storytelling. While technically categorized as a musical, it defies conventional boundaries -- too layered, too textured, too rooted in tradition to be simply labeled. Now in its sixth run since its premier in 2017, 'Red Cliff' unfolds the legendary tale of the Battle of Red Cliffs, a pivotal naval conflict during the late Eastern Han dynasty in 3rd-century China. Though the story is rooted in Chinese history and famously dramatized in 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms,' the production interprets it through a distinctively Korean lens. The costume and stage design balance historical imagination with modern minimalism, resulting in a stylized visual language that feels fresh yet anchored in Korean heritage. The music draws heavily from gugak, Korea's traditional music. On stage, the ensemble and lead characters -- all adorned with dramatic eyeliner and synchronized movements -- blur the line between singer and dancer. Their seamless performance makes it nearly impossible to distinguish vocalists from choreographed performers. Folding fans, ever-present props in Korean traditional arts, couldn't be used more creatively. The Korean dialogue and songs use old-style language, so for bilingual viewers, the English subtitles actually feel easier to understand. "Red Cliff" runs at the National Jeongdong Theater through April 13. "Once" - A story to sing There was a time when 'Falling Slowly,' the Oscar-winning song from the 2007 Irish film 'Once,' found a special place in the hearts of South Korean listeners. More than a decade later, the stage adaptation has returned to Korea after several years -- reminding audiences why its quiet charm still resonates. This stage adaptation succeeds in two particularly challenging feats: reimagining a popular film for the theater and skillfully translating famous songs across languages. In addition, the production features performers who can not only act and sing, but also play musical instruments -- one of the reasons the musical is returning for another stint 10 years after its Korean premiere in 2014. A pre-show begins 30 minutes before the main performance, during which audience members can step onto the stage and purchase drinks from the on-stage bar. Starting about 10 minutes before the show, the cast joins in with impromptu music and singing, creating a lively, shared experience. Although the show is in Korean with no subtitles, those familiar with the story and music of "Once" might want to experience how differently it resonates in another language. "Once" runs at COEX Artium until May 31. "L'art Reste" - A life to tell The title "L'art Reste" comes from the French phrase 'Les gens partent, mais l'art reste' -- People leave, but art remains -- a quote often attributed to Kim Hyang-an, a Korean artist who lived most of her life between Korea, Paris, New York and Japan. The musical centers on the lives of three real-life figures, but it features four actors on stage. At its core is Kim Hyang-an, a woman whose life was closely intertwined with two towering icons of Korean modern art -- the poet Yi Sang and the abstract painter Kim Whan-ki. Her life unfolds in two timelines: one moving forward from 1936 under her birth name, Byun Dong-rim, and the other moving backward from her later years in 2004. The two timelines intersect to present contrasting yet complementary versions of the same person. The musical premiered in 2022 and now returns for its third run after earning critical acclaim and winning the 8th Korean Musical Awards for best musical (for theaters under 400 seats), best script and best original score. With its rich wordplay, poetic dialogue and cultural layers, this story of a poet and two cotemporary artists is best appreciated if you're fluent in Korean -- no subtitles are provided. 'L'art Reste' runs at Yes24 Stage until June 15. gypark@
