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L E T T E R •T O T H E •E D I T O R Letter concerning CO Supreme Court decision on Martin Marietta Materials’ permit to mine the Lyons / Hygiene area Dear Friends of SOSVV, Granting another stunning victory for Save Our St. Vrain Valley (SOSVV), the Colorado Supreme Court has denied Martin Marietta Materials’ petition seeking further review. Thus, the Court of Appeals’ Opinion holding that Martin Marietta Materials’ permit lapsed due to non-use will remain undisturbed and the law of the land. As per direction of the Court of Appeals, the matter is now remanded to the Boulder County Board of Adjustment and returned to Dale Case, (Boulder County Land Use Director) to revisit his decision given the correct understanding of “special use permit.” Dale Case may consider “equitable arguments” that Martin Marietta Materials has in this matter. At this joyful five-year milestone in our mission, I wish to acknowledge and commend our attorney, our chairperson, our Steering Committee, donors, sponsors, friends and volunteers for their unwavering commitment to SOSVV’s vision and values: “We advocate for the environmental protection and conservation of the geologically unique and historic St. Vrain valley, and its healthy development for residents, wildlife, visitors, and future generations.” Thank you so much for serving this community to that end. Sincerely, Richard Cargill President, Board of Directors
B •R •I •E •F •S Full closure of CO Hwy. 7 through May 2022 LYONS – On Monday, September 20 CDOT closed Colorado Hwy. 7 between mile points 23 and 29.5 for permanent flood repairs. The closure of CO Hwy. 7 (Lower) Canyon will remain in place through Memorial Day 2022. There will be scheduled openings for all traffic from 6 to 8 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. daily, including weekends. During these timeframes, pilot cars will lead alternating one-way Continue Briefs on Page 10
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Harvest Time by the Hornos. Harvest time at El Rancho de las Golondrinas, a living-history museum near Santa Fe, New Mexico, is different but still similar to our own Thanksgiving harvest. The smooth skins of the squash, pumpkin, and chiles contrast with the rough texture of the adobe hornos (ovens). Photo by Jane Selverstone, a retired geologist living in New Mexico. She currently finds joy via hiking, photography, playing the violin, knitting, and not having to write or review grant proposals.
Town board hears report on new redistricting maps, sales tax revenues and other issues By Susan de Castro McCann Redstone Review Editor LYONS – At a recent Lyons Town Board meeting, Boulder County Commissioner Marta Loachamin joined the board’s Zoom meeting to discuss Colorado’s new redistricting maps and to discuss Boulder County’s representation. Loachamin said that she was disappointed that not all of Boulder County remained intact in the new Colorado Senate redistricting map, although most of the county did remain intact in the Colorado Congressional District 2 map. District 2 is represented by Congressman Joe Neguse and Lyons is in his district. Commissioner Loachamin expressed disappointment with the new State Senate redistricting map which now has Lyons, Ward, Nederland and Jamestown carved out of District 15 (which has most of Boulder County) and placed in a district with Larimer County. Rachel Zenzinger, a Democrat, is the current Senator representing District 19, Larimer County. Commissioner Loachamin said that the commissioners wanted to keep Boulder County from being split up and to keep it in a whole political subdivision. She said, “We share schools, we share watersheds, health care, transportation.” However, the commissioners decided after consulting their legal council that it would be difficult to challenge the commission’s new redistricting map and “was not a good use of voters’ resources.” She went on to say that the Boulder County Commissioners still represent all the people in Boulder County. Colorado will receive one new Congressional Representative, one new State Senator and some new State Representatives. The new districts will go into effect in the 2022 November election for 2023.
It looks like Democrats will still have the political advantage in both the Colorado House and Senate. On November 1, the Colorado Supreme Court upheld the Redistricting Commissions Congressional redistricting plans and on November 15 the court will rule on the State Legislative Redistricting Maps. It is likely that the court will approve the new maps for both the State House and Senate redistricting maps created by the newly formed State Redistricting Commission. This is the first time that the commission has created redistricting maps for Colorado. The commission was formed after the 2020 election when voters approved the new commission. The new U.S. Congressional districts do not please everyone, although the court said that they were fair. Colorado has one new congressional district (District 8), giving the state one new Representative in the U.S. House. Some Democrats complained that the new district, which includes largely north Denver suburbs and stretches into Greeley, does not fairly represent the Latino voters and dilutes their power. But the court said that the current plan was the best of the proposed alternatives. The court found that the commission had acted within its authority to balance the requirements and did not abuse its discretion. The maps, which will be used in the 2022 election, create three safe seats for Democrats, three safe seats for Republicans and two seats, including one that’s home to Democratic U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, of Arvada, that could go either way, according to results from the last two elections. These are new congressional districts: The 1st District will be most of central Denver and it will still be a safe district for Democratic U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette.
The 2nd District is still a safe district for Rep. Joe Neguse, a Democrat, which will make many Lyons residents happy. It will cover the counties of Routt, Jackson, Larimer, Grand, Clear Creek, Gilpin, and Summit, and also include most of Boulder and Eagle counties as well as parts of Weld County and Jefferson County. The 3rd District will include most of the Western Slope and southern Colorado, including Pueblo. U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Republican, will still have the lead. The 4th District covers Douglas County, including Castle Rock as well as Loveland and other parts of Larimer County, the Eastern Plains, and also Weld County and eastern Adams and Arapahoe counties. Republican Rep. Ken Buck of Windsor will still hold the lead. The 5th District will be Colorado Springs, and include military bases in El Paso County. It will still be a safe seat for U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, a Republican. The 6th District will be Aurora and include much of Arapahoe County as well as parts of Adams, Jefferson and Douglas counties. It will remain a safe Democratic district for U.S. Rep. Jason Crow of Centennial. The 7th District will be a little different and include much of Jefferson County, Lake, Park, Teller, Chaffee, Custer and Fremont counties in the central mountains. Democratic U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Arvada represents the district. It will favor Democrats and lean in the Democratic party’s favor, but is more competitive than before. The newest 8th District will include the north Denver suburbs of Thornton, Commerce City, Brighton and Northglenn as well as most of Westminster and all of Greeley. Some Democratic candidates are lining up to run for election in this district and Republican candidates are not far behind. In other news, Trustee Greg Lowell told the board about a recent Cemex meeting that he Continue Town on Page 13
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ELECTION O B I T U A RY Gary James McKelvey 1948 – 2021 Gary J. McKelvey, of Lyons, CO passed away on November 7, 2021 at the age of 73. Gary was born on September 22, 1948 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania to Gladyce Grace Livengood McKelvey and William John McKelvey. Gary graduated from Middletown Township High School in Middletown, NJ in 1966. He attended Monmouth Junior College for two years, and then entered the U.S. Air Force in December, 1968. He served a tour of duty in Viet Nam and received an honorable discharge in December 1972. Gary moved to Boulder, Colorado and attended Colorado State University, graduating in 1975 with a B.S. in Business Administration.
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He married Janet Norberg in Burke, SD on June 6, 1980. They made their home in the Denver area where Gary worked in the oil service industry for 30 years. He spent many years helping his dad on his Spring Gulch property, growing to love the natural beauty of the Lyons area. After inheriting his parents’ property, he and Jan moved there in August, 2015. In his leisure time, Gary enjoyed trap shooting with his brother Steve, golfing, camping, and maintaining his much-loved home. He was best known for his role as fun-loving Uncle Gary to nephew Scot McKelvey and his wife, Ellie, nephew Brian Moore and his wife Holly Heighway, niece, Debbie Moore, and
LEAF’s mission and her love for Lyons, to plan and manage countless elements that were involved in our huge event. LEAF board chair Tricia Marsh inBy Lory Barton vested a tremendous amount of time and Redstone Review energy, too, sharing her Rave to the Grave LYONS – Lyons Emer- knowledge and experience and her imgency & Assistance Fund, pressive ability to coordinate volunteers (LEAF) hosted the event and manage details. of the year on Saturday, The rest of our board invested their hearts October 30. After an inand their time as well: Thank you Heather Barton person hiatus that was far Santesteban, Rebecca Major, Karen too long, 861 people gathered outside at Schwenn, Tommy Holley, Regan Bullers, Lavern M. Johnson Park for Rave to the Crystal White, Suzanne Davis, Kevin Grave 2021. Schafer, Megan Walsh, and Mike Schweiger. This out-of-this-world experience was Local artists Ann Hall and Jacob LEAF’s gift to everyone who attended. Be- Leeuwenburgh, along with Carol Lee fore expenses, Rave 2021 raised Sikking, created stunning visuals that set $27,686.57 in support of our vital wrap- the stage for the entire evening. Sean around human services in our community. Flynn, Roger Flynn, Brian Flynn, AnDrew Brislin, and Alec Szuch oversaw the production, with equipment and support from partners Shaped Music, Nomad Sound, In Light and Design, and Planet Bluegrass. Together, the team provided the technical expertise for this year’s phenomenal production. Kahlie Sue Pinello and a cast of 50 powerful women kicked off the night, rocking the catwalk once again. They were fierce, and a perfect prelPHOTO BY BAUTAM BHAN ude to what came next, We are thankful for the Town of Lyons’ when the park-wide dance party kicked partnership and support that allowed us to off. Arthur Lee Land and Brian McRae’s transform LJP for one magical night. gogoLab, along with special guests It’s not be possible to thank everyone Dechen Hawk, Brian Schey, Ian Brighton, who made this event possible, but I want Charlie Rose, and Tyler Adams, delivered to tell you about just a few of them: an unbelievable performance that had all LEAF board member Skye McDonald of 861 attendees dancing until the night Blue Skye Barn Presents brought ines- came to an end. timable event talent, unparalleled passion, In this season of thanksgiving, I can’t and countless hours of patient dedication express enough thanks. Thank you to the to produce this year’s electrifying event. team members mentioned here, as well as LEAF board member Ashley Pearce countless more who helped. Thank you, Cawthorn shared her event planning ex- Rave-goers who came to the party this perience, along with her commitment to year, and I hope you’ve already invited
grand-niece Stella Heighway-Moore. Gary is survived by his devoted wife, Janet Norberg; his sister Jeanne Moore and her husband Bill of Lyons; brother Steve McKelvey and his wife, Yvonne of Los Alamos, NM; sister-in-law, Janice McKelvey of Langhorne, PA: and sister-in-law, Pam Norberg of Louisburg, NC. Gary’s brother, William F. McKelvey preceded him in death. Services will take place 11:30 a.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Thursday, November 18, 2021 with full military honors provided by the U.S. Air Force. Please visit howemortuary.com to share condolences and memories with Gary’s wife and family. In lieu of flowers, Gary’s wish was memorial contributions be made to LEAF (Lyons Emergency & Assistance Fund) at PO Box 324, Lyons, CO 80540 or on-line at LEAFlyons.org. LEAF offers a human services safety net for people in need in the greater Lyons area.
Unofficial results of the November 2 election in Lyons • Town Of Lyons Referred Ballot Question No. 2G – Solar Farm in southwest Bohn Park. Yes/For – 64.80 percent (556 votes). No/Against – 35.20 percent (302 votes) • Amendment 78 – Colorado Constitution amendment to move control of “custodial money” (e.g., federal assistance, etc.) from the state treasury to the voters. (55% approval required). Yes/For – 43.35 percent (625,140 votes). No/Against – 56.65 percent (816,783 votes) • Proposition 119 – State marijuana sales tax increase for out-of-school learning opportunities. Yes/For – 45.65 percent (670,757 votes). No/Against – 54.35 percent (798,620 votes) • Proposition 120 – State property tax decrease. Yes/For – 43.19 percent (628,706 votes). No/Against – 56.81 percent (827,009 votes) • St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J Board of Education Director in Director District B Karen Ragland (unopposed) – 100 percent (23,397 votes) • St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J Board of Education Director in Director District D Tyler Gearhart (withdrew after ballots were printed). Meosha Brooks (unopposed) – 100 percent (20,164 votes) • St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J Board of Education Director in Director District F Natalie Abshier – 38.65 percent (11,052 votes). Sarah Hurianek – 61.35 percent (17,545 votes)
friends to join you next year. But most importantly, I give the greatest thanks to everyone in the community who believes in what we do and places their trust in LEAF. The trust offered by our donors, volunteers, and participants makes it possible for LEAF to offer vital wraparound human services right here in Lyons. LEAF’s five vital programs – Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, Mental Wellness and Addiction Recovery, Basic Needs and Resource Matching, and Lyons Volunteers – only happen because of each of you.
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As we approach the end of another eventful year, here is some information about our year-end offerings and calendar. You can find up-to-date information on our website, leaflyons.org, too. Lyons Community Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. to anyone who lives or works in the greater Lyons area. We will provide Thanksgiving food and grocery store gift cards to participants on Wednesday, November 9 and Wednesday, November 16. We will be Continue Rave on Page 13
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LYONS CORNER Mayor Angelo discusses new projects in Lyons, improvements along Broadway, and affordable housing By Nicholas Angelo, Mayor of Lyons Redstone Review LYONS – We are well over 750,000 deaths from Covid in the U.S. Please be careful, wear masks in Angelo crowded public spaces and I can’t emphasize how important it is to be vaccinated. Winter is fast approaching, we will be inside more and for longer periods, take precautions. It is the most exciting time to be living in Lyons, be prepared for changes. Hopefully by next month’s article, we will have started our affordable housing project. It will be an opportunity for many of our professionals including musicians and artists to apply for brand new apartments or a sin-
gle-family home rental. This has been a project that many trustees and staff have been working on since the flood in 2013. The projects both slated and proposed for downtown are also very exciting. Moss Rock Development will be coming forth with a proposal for the hotel downtown. If we amend the lodging tax, which was originally set low to accommodate camping, what could be generated by the hotel lodging tax will be substantial. If we are thoughtful and creative the camping tax could remain the same. Raising the lodging tax will take an election, the next municipal election in April would be the appropriate timing. The Broadway improvement grant will create over 50 more parking spaces downtown and be an opportunity for buildings on Main Street to be developed and ex-
tended to Broadway. Perhaps the Broadway improvement grant funds could also be used to re-install the sprinkler system at the Depot. There have been suggestions of converting the Depot to headquarters for our Creative District which has been proposed and is being considered in this year’s budget. The use of the Depot for art shows, lessons for youth, seniors or anyone else interested has been mentioned. No final decisions have been made, but will be shortly. Additional uses such as a recording studio which could double as a lesson room have been mentioned as well. Have an additional idea, then bring it forward, now is the time. There have been additional Main Street projects that have been proposed. They are in their infancy and as they progress
Tips to stay safe while heating your home this winter By Marya Washburn Redstone Review LYONS – According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), almost half of all home heating fires occur in December, January and February in the United States. From 2014 to 2018, home heating equipment was the second leading cause of home fire and home injuries, second only to cooking fires. So as winter approaches, our team at Lyons Fire Protection District wants to remind the community about ways to stay safe during the colder months in Colorado. When temperatures get colder, it’s normal for people to find more ways to keep their homes warm and comfortable. So, please take a moment to ensure that your home heating equipment is maintained and safe for the
winter months. Here are a few tips from the NFPA site, which you can find in full (along with a lot of other useful information) here: https://www.nfpa.org. • Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater. • Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters. • Never use your oven to heat your home. • Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local
Sharing what makes LyonsThrive By Kim Mitchell Redstone Review LYONS – The months of November and December are a time to reflect on what we are grateful for as well as what we celebrate. As we look back on the past year, many of us will agree, “Wow. What a year.” For the past year, there have been many challenges, yet our businesses and residents have persevered and come together. This summer many of us celebrated the return of music festivals, summer concerts, new restaurants and shops while sharing what we love about Lyons. For many of us we are grateful for our families, the season’s harvest, traditions, friends, our small community and more. This year, as we slowly begin to gather again with family and friends, let’s celebrate and share gratitude for this won-
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What brought you to the Lyons area? What do you love about our community? What have you enjoyed most (or do you remember) about growing up in Lyons? Have you learned something noteworthy about the history of Lyons and the surrounding area that you’d like to share? The Story Wall of the LyonsThrive Comprehensive Plan is a place to share perspectives and learn about others’ perspectives. The Comprehensive Plan establishes a “big picture” direction for the Town and provides recommendations for different areas of the community. Use the Ideas Map as a place to share your ideas and see what others are thinking as well. It's
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meant to be an interactive and fun way to get you thinking about your neighborhood and the broader community that calls Lyons home. What do we like about Lyons that we would like to see stay the same? What would we like to see change in the future? As we gather in the coming month with much to be grateful for, please take a few moments and visit LyonsThrive.com to share your ideas on the Story Wall and Ideas Map. Help create the future vision for Lyons. Kim Mitchell is Director of Communications and Community Relations for the Town of Lyons, and has called Lyons home since 2009.
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INTEREST Lyons Glass Gallery By Ken Singer Redstone Review LYONS – Lyons has a new glass pipe and paraphernalia shop. The Lyons Glass Gallery opened at the beginning of October at the site of the Red Canyon Arts, which moved a few doors down on Main Singer Street. Mitzi Purcell and her husband Jason have been wanting to relocate to Lyons after living and working in Denver. Mitzi said after venturing into Lyons about seven years ago, the couple found that the town was “like a dream” with the nature and ambiance in contrast to living and working in Denver. The shop has mostly marijuana-themed items such as bongs, glass pipes and about ten different brands of rolling papers. They also have some clothing, but 60 percent of the inventory is glass. The marijuana shop, Den Rec (near UPump It on Ute Highway) was also in Denver close to the Purcell’s shop. They have a long relationship with Den Rec. Mitzi said they were trying to add to the marijuanathemed items with backpacks, pouches, beer mugs and other alcohol-related products so that buyers could get gifts “for your mother who doesn’t smoke pot.” Some of her previous suppliers had been hampered by Covid and
Mitzi Purcell and her husband Jason have opened the Lyons Glass Gallery, a glass pipe and peraphenalia shop. were getting back to production, such as Grassroots Clothing which is California based and now is in Colorado. Mitzi said she would like to feature products made in Colorado, but that is not always possible. Many of the glass pipes and bongs are made in Colorado and some are fairly intricate works of art, along with the more simple pipes that would fit in your pocket. Jason Purcell has been in the industry for about 20 years and Mitzi
is an artist with some of her art gracing the walls of the shop. While the pieces are not necessarily for sale, she would part with them for the right price. Mitzi explained that someone who bought a painting of hers could also control the “Non-Fungible Token” (NFT) rights to the work with a digital version. According to Google, “An NFT is a digital asset that exists completely in the digital universe: you can't touch it, but you can own it. An NFT can be any type of digital file: an artwork, an article, music or even a meme such as “Disaster Girl,” the original photo of which sold for $500k earlier this year.” The shop does take cryptocurrency and while the couple are avid cryptocurrency advocates, most of the transactions are in dollars. NFTs are a feature of the shop. The do also take major credit cards, unlike the other marijuana shops in the United States which do not allow credit cards to be used for purchases for marijuana. Even in states that have legalized the sale of marijuana for medical or recreational use, debit cards may only be used for transactions. But as of November 1, the House of Representatives passed legislation for federally regulated banks to provide credit cards, checking accounts and other financial services to legal marijuana businesses. It has not been voted on in the Senate, however. Ken Singer and his wife, Sandy Spellman, moved to Lyons ten weeks before the flood. They are both retired clinical social workers and live near Lyons. Singer loves to write about people and events around Lyons.
Small Business Saturday kicks off Lyons’ holidays on November 27 By Brianna Hoyt Redstone Review LYONS – Small Business Saturday, the day after Black Friday on Saturday, November 27, is the perfect day to start your holiday shopping and to support Lyons’ unique and locally owned small businesses. Hoyt This national holiday, which was first celebrated in 2010, calls to attention the importance of shopping at the small businesses that serve as the backbone of the American economy and our local communities. In the last year, Lyons has seen some amazing growth downtown with several new businesses opening on Main Street. New stores such as Solace, Nomad Route Jewelry, Lyons Glass Gallery, and Sage and Grace Botanicals are great spots to shop for holiday gifts. HJB Designs has moved to share a space with Sage and Grace Botanicals. Prickly Pear Tavern recently opened at 160 E. Main St. next to Western Stars Gallery and Studio, which is matching the tavern’s hours. Red Canyon Art also moved into its new location last summer along Main Street. There are more new businesses planning on opening in the next few months, so keep visiting downtown to see what is new in Lyons. The town’s tourism website, www.lyonscolorado.com provides a directory of the local businesses and links to their websites. The fall and winter seasons often signal a drop in retail and restaurant visitation in Lyons, so
local support is essential for all of our businesses. With all of this local energy and development happening, be sure to visit www.lyonsthrive.com to fill out the survey for the Town of Lyons Comprehensive Plan. This plan will help guide the town for the next ten years and the survey covers topics such as development, sustainability, and tourism. The town wants to hear from residents and visitors and get your input. Last year we were not able to celebrate the holidays with our normal town-wide events because of Covid and the October wildfires. This year we are looking forward to celebrating with the community and our neighbors. The Artisan Market, formerly known as the Holiday Bazaar, will be held December 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this year in the Lyons Elementary School gym. The event will follow county and school district Covid-19 safety regulations and masks will be required indoors. There will be a wide variety of quality crafts, jewelry, photography, pottery, glass art, and textile art. Stop by and discover some unique holiday gifts. The Lyons Parade of Lights is scheduled for December 4 starting at 6:30 p.m. along Main Street. The theme this
year is Winter Around the World. It takes an orchestra of resources to put on the Parade of Lights and the fireworks show. We would love your support. Local and business sponsorship forms will be included in the local utility billing and staff will be reaching out. If you can help to sponsor the Holiday Parade or events this year, please contact Kim Mitchell at Town Hall. The town also encourages businesses and organizations to create a float for the parade. Reach out to Lyons Town Hall for more information. A fireworks display is currently planned to follow the parade. Stay up to date on town holiday events and more local happenings by signing up for the town-wide email eblast: https: //www.townoflyons.com/list.aspx. Information about town events is also available at https: // lyonscolorado. com / experience / festivals-and-events. Brianna Hoyt earned degrees in anthropology and history from the University of Denver and worked as a freelance writer for five years. She primarily worked with marketing firms to generate content for business websites and social media accounts. She started working for the Town of Lyons in February 2020 as the Lyons Main Street Manager.
We are working to give wildland firefighters a pay raise By U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse Redstone Review LYONS – We are pushing our federal firefighting workforce to a breaking point. This has to change. As wildfires across the Neguse West grow more intense and more dangerous, wildland firefighters leave behind their lives and families for months at a time, working an average of 16-hour daily shifts, sleeping in the dirt, with incredibly limited time off to reset and reconnect with loved ones. These federal firefighters are highly skilled, and their vital services support every major wildfire response in the U.S. Exactly a year ago, as three fires raged simultaneously in our district, our local crews relied on federal support and specialty crews to control and manage these
record-setting wildfires. Two of these fires, the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome fires, became the first and second largest in Colorado state history, together burning nearly 400,000 acres over the course of several months. The Calwood Fire in Boulder County also left significant dam-
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OPTIONS Library celebrates Native American Heritage Month and its new solar array By Kara Bauman Redstone Review LYONS – November the Lyons Library celebrates Native American Heritage Month with the Teen Advisory Group welcoming Rose Red Elk as she guides the creation of Lakota dream catchers. This Bauman event will be on Saturday, November 20. The Denver-based artist, known by her Native American traditional name Red Feather Woman, will share the historical and spiritual significance of the dream catcher art form in Native American culture while teaching the kids how to weave their own five-inch dream catchers with artificial sinew. Rose Red Elk is an award-winning recording artist and author who is an enrolled member of the Assiniboine / Sioux Tribes of eastern Montana. This program, which will run from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., is for kids in grades 6 through 12 and registration is required. We thank the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this event and allowing us the opportunity to consciously provide financial support to an Indigenous artist. In other news, the current session of weekly storytimes with Youth Services Librarian Becki Loughlin runs until December 15, at which time we will take a two-week break for the holidays. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. we welcome babies and their caregivers for a lapsit storytime, and on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. we welcome all ages and their caregivers for a storytime followed by a craft. We call all area artists to the library every third Saturday of the month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. to swap Artist Trading Cards (ATCs). ATCs are miniature pieces of art that are then traded among attendees of the swap. Swaps are open to any media, materials, or techniques as long as the card fits in a standard trading card sleeve of 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches. The swap at the library is the district’s longest running program and a small, rotating display of ATCs is located in the Effie Banta Meeting Room. The Lyons Library is now the proud home of the Barry
November is Native American Heritage Month. To celebrate, the Lyons Library Teen Advisory Group welcomes artist, author, and recording artist Rose Red Elk. She will guide in the creation of a Lakota dream catcher at an event on Saturday, November 20. Campbell Music Collection. Donated to the library by a longtime friend of Campbell’s, the collection contains sheet music, chords, lyrics, and fake books for a wide range of musical styles. Visitors can check out the likes of Neil Young, Bob Marley, Frank Sinatra, as well as general country, classical, and jazz collections. We are pleased to offer
this resource to all the wonderful musicians in Lyons. Make sure you are stocked up with all the books and family-favorite movies you might need ahead of the Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day holiday. The library will be closed to the public on Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26. It will reopen on regular hours at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 27. The Lyons Community Library would like to thank everyone who came out for the ribbon cutting ceremony for our new solar array on October 19. Three years to the day from our groundbreaking ceremony for the new building project, we welcomed Ian Skor, co-founder of Sandbox Solar, who enthusiastically introduced our 86-panel, 100+ percent offsetting array. The project was fully funded by the Boulder County Worthy Cause Grant. In 2019, the American Library Association (ALA) added sustainability to the core values of librarianship. The ALA recognizes that libraries of all types can act as catalysts and inspire future generations to reach solutions that are not only sensible but essential to sustaining life on this planet, and your Lyons Community Library is dedicated to doing its part. We also thank our lively Friends of the Library group which provided cookies and cider for the event. The Lyons Community Library is open Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m. We close at 5 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays; 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; and 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Our online catalog is available 24/7 at lyons.colibraries.org and we’re always open for digital downloads on both the OverDrive and CloudLibrary apps. Give us a call at 303-823-5165 or email info@lyonslibrary.com with any questions. Registration for all events and programs is available via our website. Kara Bauman is the Director of the Lyons Community Library and holds an MLIS from the University of Kentucky. She’s an avid fly angler, enjoys craft beer, and in non-Covid times travels extensively to see her favorite band, Widespread Panic.
Lyons Community Church makes Christmas plans By Pastor Emily Hagan Redstone Review LYONS – Lyons Community Church is planning to have its traditional chili supper event during the Christmas parade. It may be a little different than it has been in the past with possible “to go” options Hagan for people who don’t want to eat inside due to Covid. There will be various options for people to either eat in or take and go chili and hot chocolate at the Parade of Lights. We are all looking forward to it. In November we hope to offer a youth mission trip for people between the ages of 11 and 18. The church will share more when more information is available. At the Halloween Parade, the church staff handed out invitations for any kids who want to participate in the Christmas pageant this year. There are speaking parts,
silent parts and opportunities for people to record themselves. Rehearsal will be on December 5 around the new community service. The pageant will take place on December 12 at 10 a.m. at Lyons Community Church, 350 W. Main St., with Christmas cookies to follow. All are welcome at the church for special events. There will also be a potluck and communion as a part of the new monthly community service. Each first Sunday of the month there will be the 4 p.m. service with potluck and communion – the table is open to all. People can come who are part of other churches, no church, and spiritual but not religious. We welcome children and encourage people who are feeling isolated to attend for community. Did you know we have an email that goes out weekly to keep people updated? If you would like to be added to the weekly email for updates please send your information to LyonsCommunityChurchumc@gmail.com.
LCF grants $37K to 15 local nonprofits By Tanya Mercer-Daty Redstone Review LYONS – The Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) is thrilled to announce its 2021 CommuSupport Grant Mercer-Daty nity Awards. Each fall, Lyonsarea nonprofit organizations apply to LCF for grants that will support the work they plan to do in the year to come. As a community foundation, LCF’s work consists of raising money to support a diverse range of projects and populations in the greater Lyons area. With a centralized source for fundraising, nonprofits can focus on their projects. The grant review com-
mittee, a nominated group of area citizens, meets to analyze grant applications and award those whose intent aligns with LCF’s mission to improve the quality of life, build
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a culture of giving and encourage positive change in the greater Lyons area. Since LCF’s inception in 2008, over half a million dollars has been raised to support local initiatives that either build community connectivity, provide human services, invest in our youth or showcase local ecology. This year, the LCF Advisory Board approved more than $37,000 in grants to 15 separate projects representing these four different focus areas. If you would like to learn more about these projects, please follow Lyons Since 2013, LCF has helped fund the Parade of Lights. Our Advisory Board members look forward to seeing you at the Christmas parade.
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Community Foundation on Facebook as we will be posting weekly videos to better explain how the following nonprofits plan to use their grant money to help support our community. The following is a brief description of the projects awarded this year. The Lyons Community Foundation has invested in human services since 2008. Even before the creation of the Lyons Emergency & Assistance Fund (LEAF) in 2014, LCF supported the food pantry and the Basic Needs and Emergency Fund when they were ministries of the Lyons Community Church. For the third year in a row, LEAF is the biggest recipient of grant funding with a total of $17,050 awarded for all five of its programs: Lyons Community Food Pantry, Basic Needs and Resource Matching, Meals on Wheels, Mental Wellness and Addiction Recovery and Lyons Volunteers. Continue LCF on Page 14
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OPPORTUNITY Last day of the season By Greg Lowell Redstone Review LYONS – I wrote this piece some years ago back in New Hampshire after another unsuccessful deer hunting season. While the landscape described is different from Colorado, I hope the sentiment resonates Lowell with both hunters and anyone else who appreciates the outdoors. The anticipation of opening day is long gone. The 5 a.m. creeps into the dark woods are memories. The whitetails are wary now after weeks of hunting pressure, and if I see them at all it’s mostly just their white flags disappearing into the trees. It’s a slog, honestly. I could’ve stopped weeks ago but the hunting itch would always be there until the season officially closes. When I’m not in the woods and hear a shot, I wait for the later second shot – the one that usually signals someone else’s success. Down at the hardware store I anxiously scan the deer check-in list for that big buck I know is out there and am comforted that he’s not been taken. I’ve seen him once this season ghosting through the hardwoods at dusk, his antlers high and bone white. So I continue. The wool shirt and pants are now standard in this the coldest part of the season creeping toward the new year. Gone are the lightweight camouflage and the comfortable pre-dawn and late-day stands, replaced with huddling, shivering hangings-on until the light fades. The earlier day-long hunts are now just a few hours here and there. Many hunters are gone from the woods now, their tags filled or their time taken up by other activities – kids’ soccer games or accompanying their wives to holiday craft fairs where Santa’s eight-point reindeer mocks their lack of success. There’s a sameness to the hunt now and a what’s-the-use feeling I need to fight because I know that every minute
I’m not here may be when the magic happens. And so I sit and watch and imagine where the deer will appear. Chickadees dee-dee around me, providing relief from the stillness. The red squirrel I’ve come to know at this spot scolds me although I leave him bread from my sandwich as a peace offering. He takes the bread, retreats to an upper branch and when he’s done, comes back down and harasses me. It’s not always like this. There was the monster buck on Thanksgiving morning years ago and his near-twin on opening day the very next season. There was an assort-
ment of lesser bucks over the years, all satisfying and all meat in the freezer. But the long seasons – the ones where the deer don’t reveal themselves – are the norm. The woods become bleaker and monochromatic as the days shorten, but these gray days move me like sunny spring days do other people. The brilliance of October is gone and now among the barren hardwoods and dark hemlocks, there’s revelations. The foliage falls away and the curtain draws back to reveal an owl’s nest high in the canopy, a pile of dirt marking a fox den and some colonial farmer’s stonewall – all formerly masked by greenery. There was a late November morning when I watched a string of six deer file up a faraway beech ridge. A month earlier, I never would’ve known they were there. The sun’s a muted ball in the gray sky on this the last day of the season. Snow’s coming tonight – good tracking
Pioneers of Lyons: James and Rosina Lowe By Monique Sawyer-Lang Redstone Review LYONS – Hanging in the Lyons Redstone Museum are two framed charcoal portraits of early Lyons residents James and Rosina Lowe. Just who were the Lowes and what was their role in the Sawyer-Lang early years of Lyons history? James Lowe was born in Rowley Regis, England on March 1, 1865. He immigrated to New York in 1883 and lived for a time in Connecticut. Rosina Wedlake was born in Somerset Shire, England on April 9, 1872; she was the oldest of 17 children. They married August 5, 1889 in Denver, he was 24 and she was 17. Seven years later, on December 1, 1896 they packed up a wagon of furniture and headed to Lyons, a mere 15 years after town founder E.S. Lyons had arrived in 1881. They had three boys: Reuben C. (1891-1981), Alfred James (1892-1977); their youngest George Thomas (1903-1986) was born in Lyons. In November of 1901 the family moved to their ranch, which they called Steamboat Villa, on Apple Valley Road where James farmed and planted orchards on the property. Lyons was becoming a tourist destination at the turn of the century and a number of resorts and camp cabins were built around the area. The Lowe family was among them. They built cabins in the orchards at Steamboat Villa and Rosina operated a resort for artists and writers who came every sum-
Early Lyons residents James and Rosina Lowe.
whose purpose was the promotion and improvement of Lyons. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows and Woodman of the World, and was elected school board president in 1922. He was granted U.S. citizenship October 13, 1904. Rosina was a member of the Rebekahs Lodge for over 50 years, an active member of the Congregational Church, and a world traveler. In addition to the two portraits of James and Rosina, the Lowe family collection includes their marriage certificate, a number of family photographs, two diaries belonging to James, the 1916 Lyons Schools diploma of their son George, and a collection of postcards from Rosina’s travels. Also part of the collection is a handwritten notebook containing Rosina’s recipes which includes recipes for Chautauqua waffles and Chautauqua gingerbread. James Lowe passed away May 5, 1923 and Rosina passed away February 23, 1952. They are both buried in the Lyons Cemetery.
near the Welch Resort. James and Rosina were active members of the Lyons community. He helped build the Congregational Church (Old Stone Church) in 1894, was a member of the Lyons Commercial Association
Monique Sawyer Lang is the Collections Manager of the Lyons Redstone Museum. She is also a volunteer with the Lyons Food Pantry and a former member/chair of the Lyons Community Foundation Board. She lives in Spring Gulch.
mer. They sold Steamboat Villa to Thomas M. Freeman of Nebraska in November of 1916 and moved back into Lyons. In 1918 Rosina worked as a cook at Chautauqua in Boulder and James worked building the road to Estes Park
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snow that’ll be useless to me tomorrow. There’s maybe an hour of light left. I’ve trod this ground a hundred times or more. I was here when this big pine tree I sit against, now rotting and filled with ant tunnels, came down in an October hurricane wind 15 years ago. I know these woods well. At least I tell myself I do, for the truth is I would need to be here every day for a year to know the rhythm of the deer that frequent this ridge of hardwoods that descends into the big swamp. I’d have to sit near this deer run for days to understand that what looks like a regular thoroughfare only gets traveled occasionally or when I’m not here, and that day many years ago I was lucky to catch a buck in a moment of weakness when his nose was down, oblivious to all except the doe he was trailing. But, I reason, if it happened once it’ll happen again. And so I sit and wait uphill from the run as the sun sets on another unsuccessful season. I comfort myself by remembering those seasons where I hung a deer early and could get on with my life. Back home there’s wood to split and stack, leaves to rake and other pressing chores. In the past, I’ve taken off a whole week to hunt, sometimes with success, sometimes not. Now, it’s time stolen here and there from work and family. I’ve learned to pick my spots, and just when I thought I had it all figured out, years of venison drought followed. The sun’s gone now and a waterfall of cold air flows down the hill. My eyes don’t take the gloaming as well as they used to and although there’s ten more minutes of legal shooting time, I leave. The path back is familiar, an old logging trail that disappears more each year as the woods heal the skidder scar. It’s near dark as I reach the crossing over the swamp. I remember the times I dragged a deer through the water, but this season there’ll be none of that. I pick my way among the tussocks and the fallen trees and head for the house a half-mile away where I’ll clean my unfired gun, throw my clothes in the wash and stow them away for another year. Christmas is a couple weeks away and not far behind it a long, cold winter.
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INSIGHT Local Charities can use your help and offer the most help to local people By John Gierach Redstone Review LYONS – The road to my personal hell is paved with the usual good intentions. That is, I do donate to charities that I think are effective and that represent good causes, but probably not as much or Gierach as often as I could or should. I do most of it around the holidays because it’s in the air and I often just don’t think of it the rest of the year. (There are other things to worry about and, as someone famously said, I’m not made out of money.) But seasonal giving always gnaws at me a little. It’s as if I were saying, “I fed the poor last Thanksgiving and if they’re still poor this year, by God I’ll feed ‘em again.” Many charities are aware of that sentiment and use it in their fundraising. I remember one outfit that said, “No one should be hungry at Christmas.” The truth is, no one should be hungry, period – except maybe the bureaucrat who changed “hunger” to “food anxiety” in government publications. Why not just call it “power dieting”? But a good fundraiser unashamedly uses the tools at hand. That’s why so many charity pitches appear on TV and in the mail around the holidays. Most of these organizations need money, food, clothing or whatever all year around, but it doesn’t hurt to strike when potential donors are feeling all warm and fuzzy. Of course, some charities are better than others and while most are legitimate, a few amount to outright scams, even if they technically operate within the law. The worst of these outfits might dedicate 10 percent of what they take in to the cause in question, while the other 90 percent falls under the dubious category of “operating expenses.” At best, that’s inefficient. At worst, it’s exactly what it sounds like. A neat way to check out charities you either give to now or are considering is a web site called charitynavigator.org where, by clicking around a little, you can get detailed financial breakdowns of some 5,400 charities nationwide with links to rating services for charities in some other countries. These listings examine charities every which way, but the
most telling figure is “program expenses,” the percentage of its total budget a charity spends on the actual programs and services it exists to provide. A partly random survey indicates that 75 to 85 percent isn’t too much to expect. They always say you should check out charities you’re unfamiliar with before donating, but it also doesn’t hurt to take a fresh look at old favorites because things can change. I used to give money to a conservation group that I thought was doing good work until they decided to build a multi-million-dollar headquarters on some of the most expensive real estate in Colorado. It’s possible that this sort of thing is necessary in order to play in the big leagues
where the six – and seven – figure donations come from, but I’ve seen too many conservationists get the job done with little more than laptops and telephones on kitchen tables and for the price of an office building in Aspen you could buy your own congressperson. Of course, there are lots of good causes and few of us can afford to donate to all of them, so our giving is idiosyncratic. If you love animals, you might donate to animal rescue operations, but then what about the homeless? Or orphans? Or endangered species? Every donation amounts to a value judgment, both in terms of where your money goes and where it doesn’t go. It’s also possible to develop both hard feelings about certain charities that, once set, can be all but permanent. For instance, all her life my mother donated to the Salvation
Army instead of the Red Cross because way back during the Second World War, when my father was serving in the Navy, the Red Cross charged servicemen a nickel for a cup of coffee, while the Salvation Army gave it away for free. I’ve been lucky. Most of the charity I’ve received in my life has been in the form of getting the benefit of the doubt from friends and family when I didn’t deserve it, but I did once go on food stamps for a month back in the early 1970s. The experience was so humiliating that the memory of it still stings nearly 50 years later. In hindsight, I’d have felt better about myself if I’d just held up a 7-11 for grocery money. All through childhood I heard stories about life during the Great Depression – all those old folks proudly saying, “We didn’t have anything, but we did for ourselves and we never went on the dole.” It took going on the dole myself to finally understand what it can do to your self-respect. Years later I delivered some Thanksgiving food baskets to some poor families in Missouri with my mother. This seemed like a small, good thing to do, but although the kids seemed happy enough, the embarrassment of the parents over needing a handout was palpable. One man simply walked out the kitchen door and stood in shirtsleeves in the cold until we left. More recently I gave a few dollars to a homeless man in Boulder and just to make conversation asked, “How’re you doing?” He said, “Well, I’m beggin’ on the street... ” Yeah, sorry, stupid question. Even the most openhearted charity comes at a cost to the recipients, which is why I’ve come to value discretion. I also prefer local charities that can be the most effective because they have a close-range view of things that can be overlooked by larger organizations. Around here that’s the Lyons Community Foundation (LCF), Lyons Emergency & Assistance Fund (LEAF) which operates the Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels and personal assistance including mental health assistance, and Higher Ground Ministries operated out of the Stone Cup Coffee Shop by Sam Tallent. Together they get the job done and operate with as much circumspection and discretion as possible in the fish bowl of a small town – which is as it should be because it’s none of our business which of our neighbors need a little help.
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CORNERSTONE The saga of Wally the wily cat continues By Doug Sorrell Redstone Review LOVELAND – Well, here it is the ninth month in the learning experience with the adopted cat, Wally. It has been amazing how helpful he has become. In the morning he greets me with purrs and mews and assists me in getting dressed for the day. As the left leg goes into the blue jeans, Wally grabs the right pants leg to straighten it for the proper insertion of the right leg. It must be noted that the pant leg sometimes has to be dragged from under the bed in order to complete pulling the pants on. When Wally is satisfied with my appearance he helps to make the bed, which consists mostly in attacking any lumps in the bedding that might hide some invading and unwanted life form. Surprisingly, once the bed is made, he stays off for the rest of the day. He much prefers to hide under it for long periods of time. This seems to be his man cave. Other helpful chores take place each time the grocery run is completed. His job consists of sticking his nose into each bag on the counter top to be sure that nothing
on the list was forgotten. The inspection is then carried to the fridge by his stretching up to the shelves as the groceries are placed there. Part of the time he sits on the counter, leans around to the open door, and bats at my hands and arms as I put things where they fit. He knows exactly which shelf is where the kitty treats are kept. His most recent effort to do good things involves ridding the house of crickets. He seems quite successful with this; at least I have found partly chewed remains conspicuously displayed on the carpet. It would be nice if he would put them in the trash or flush them. I wonder if he could be taught to do that. I also wonder if he could catch a mouse. If so I would rent him to the neighbor lady who told me about the one she saw recently in her kitchen. Wally has become very sneaky of late. I have been applying some medicated lotion to a rash on my arm. He has taken a liking to it somehow. He began using his rough tongue to remove the lotion. Hey Wally, it’s medicated and can’t be good for a cat’s digestive system. So I batted him away. After a while he returned, snuggled down beside me on the couch where I was readBarley – This sweet and smart eight-yearold fellow is looking for his perfect match. Barley is a bright and mature dog with excellent obedience skills including advanced leash manners as well as the ability to sit, down and place on cue. Barley loves his treats and gets very wiggly when he is especially pleased or excited. Barley is looking for a home where he can be the only pet and would do best with a family with high school age or older children. If Barley sounds like he may be a good fit for you, please call (303)772-1232 or email info@longmonthumane.org for more information or come in for a visit today. More than 200 animals are waiting for forever families at Longmont Humane Society. Visit them at www.longmonthumane.org, and then come meet them at the shelter at 9595 Nelson Road.
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Bellicose banter Sticks with the sick. Wrapped up unfortunates In heavy woolen coats Sly with sarcasm Filling her mouth. When she talks Sanskrit symphonies also tumble out. Chewed up chopsticks Hold her auburn hair. She wears a cloak of leaves, sticks and burrs. Watch out for her temper The worm has turned again. Her puzzled sister’s Awaiting inevitable disaster. Penalty fazed fighting raindrops Sore in Aurora. Maybe it was the chardonnay Maybe the mountain air
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ing, quietly purred, began grooming, very gently put a sweet soft paw on my arm, began licking his leg until he got closer and closer to my are where he could accidentally lick the medicated oil. The innocent look simply said, “Oops, sorry about that.” He has been exhibiting some strange be-
havior lately. He will flatten himself on the hardwood floor staring across the room and then suddenly launch an attack near the fireplace. Or get very flat on the hearth and just as suddenly leap up, turn and spring to hide under the bed. It seems that if he is very flat he can’t be seen. Recently I saw just his eyes and ears peeking over the bathtub. He exploded out of the bathtub and sprinted all the way to the sunroom. Part of this looks as though he is chasing, while at other times he appears to be escaping. I have discussed this peculiar behavior with my friend Susan McCann and I think she nailed it: he has an invisible imaginary friend. They play more actively than when he plays with me. Giving this much thought, I have considered the possibility of adopting a friend to keep Wally company. There was a delightful looking kitty for adoption pictured in the Redstone Review a few months ago, but no doubt it has been claimed by now. On the other hand, do I really want to become a slave with two masters? No. Doug Sorrell is a retired high school track coach and biology teacher. He lives with Wally in Loveland.
New jewelry artist at Lyons Holiday Bazaar this year LYONS – Longmont artist Amy Lubbs will be selling her unique jewelry designs in December at the Lyons Holiday Artisan Market, or as some of us know it, the Holiday Christmas Bazaar. Her jewelry is unique in that much of it includes found materials like bones and wood, all collected ethically. She recently finished three pendants that include tiny bird skulls. These are great pieces of jewelry for collectors or for gifts. She will be at the Lyons Holiday Artisan Market at Lyons Elementary School gym, on Saturday December 4 and Sunday December 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Amy will also have a booth at Cactus Coven, 439 Main St., Longmont on Saturday, November 20, 12 to 5 p.m., and on Saturday, December 18, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Walking the Camino de Santiago
Balance Lost By Jane Ripley
By Sally King Redstone Review LYONS – Betsy Burton and Mike Whipp walked the 172 miles of the Camino Portuguese pilgrimage which ends in King Santiago, Spain, the declared burial site of St. James, the disciple. Long distance walking, day after day, is a natural way of getting acquainted with the newest version of yourself. “It’s as though your brain shifts” says Mike. Life has as many turns in the path: they met a recently retired principal from Finland figuring out what’s next, and an 80year-old man from Amsterdam who just lost his wife. They met folks from Germany, Belgium, Denmark, like-minded people walking through the fertile countryside of Portugal and spending the night in the villages spaced about 14 miles apart. The trail, marked with a yellow arrow, sometimes has stones beneath your feet that are part of a 1200 years old Roman road. Betsy had many photos of public art in
How did I come to this venue? And why are you sitting in that chair Your smile wrapped around a gingham scarf. My glitter façade My Stevia heel Your round face I’m all here and you’re surreal. You manipulated Like a puppet And I won’t forget it.
It was the wedding of the century and I was there. Terry and Michelle both live at Mesa Vista the nursing home where my sister lived. And when I would go to visit my sister I would ask Michelle have you seen Anne and she would always know exactly where she was.
We step outside The pull of autumn feels sickly sweet.
Louie Goosey Junebug Rivers, feline companion to Cathy Rivers, is seen here checking to be sure the potted plants have been properly watered. Brought home as a stray at about two years old, he has been Cathy’s confidant and big furry love muffin for 13 years. His Maine Coon lineage gives him his super chill personality.
Sally King is a local artist who has created whimsical bears and delightful wild flower acrylic paintings to enhance the appearance of Lyons all over the town. She lives near Lyons.
By Sally King
You know the game The flirtatious loquacious banter You freely distribute.
Grateful sunset Glows bold. And I bow to no one But the cold.
Lisbon and Porto, their starting point, saying, ”Without art life would be so boring.” She especially loved the mosaic sidewalks, hundreds of years old, that art has paid (paved) it forward.
Michelle and Terry’s Wedding, October 10, Flagstaff
Like the days of Pumpkin spice And cinnamon rolls With flesh pulling Off the bone.
Michelle had a near-fatal bike motorcycle accident in her thirties and she likes to tell the story of being in heaven and wanting to stay because it was so wonderful and yet being told she had to return.
he has stories to tell. One of the elements of their romance is that Michelle met Terry when she was 17. Riding motorcycles under different colors (is there such a thing? Only to meet again at Mesa Vista in their 50s.
Michelle and I stayed in touch after my sister died and when I visited with her I met Terry, another human who has lived a wild life, something I admire,
Their wedding was the real thing, whittled down to the ritual’s essence. Odd angels both of them, my kind of people. And I heard Michele say over and over again “I love Terry, I love Terry, I love Terry.”
Whatever Floats Your Particular Boat art show and new installations By Brianna Hoyt Redstone Review LYONS – If you have not been to the Lyons Regional Library recently, stop in to see Diane Dandeneau’s stunning show, Primal Wanderings. She is a local artist who paints sacred sites from around the world (as well as being a singer/songwriter, author, and community contributor). She has also included images of her most recent custom work. To learn more about her work visit her website, http://dianedandeneau.com/. There is a new community art show in the Town Hall Board room as well, titled Abstraction – in other words. Both shows will continue until January. Diane Dandeneau’s show, Primal Wanderings, is currently at the Lyons Regional Library. PHOTO BY LAUREN CLICK
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The next art show reception is scheduled for January 12, 2022. The LAHC would love to hear from musicians, caterers, and restaurants who are interested in participating in future art show receptions, contact chrystaldecoster@gmail.com for more information. The past two receptions included music from Shauna Lee, Eric Thorin and Dylan McCarthy. The next library art show will be Working Duo by local artists, Jacob Leeuwenburgh and Ann M. Hall. The current community art show in Lyons Town Hall will be dismantled January 7, and the next show will be hung the same evening. The upcoming theme is Free for All – Whatever Floats your Particular Boat. The Lyons Arts and Humanities
Commission (LAHC) encourages the community to start creating. Art must be ready to hang on the wall and up to five pieces per artist can be submitted. Instructions will be sent out closer to the art show. To stay up to date on art shows, calls to artists, and art happenings sign up for the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission’s monthly newsletter, Kaleidoscope, at https://www.townoflyons.com/181/Lyons-Arts-Humanities-Commission. The Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission is working on preparing programming for the next year by applying for grants and funding. The commission’s goal is to fund new Creative Outlets opportunities and new sculpture installations. The Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission is currently working on sourcing a stone plinth and a cultural expert to create an interpretive sign for the historic Ute trail. In September 2021, the LAHC and the Town of Lyons received a grant from the State Historic Fund for the interpretive sign. The goal is to create educational material on the Ute and other indigenous people who used this land before it was platted. The LAHC has made the first payment on a marble sculpture by talented and renowned artist Oreland Joe. The LAHC has begun fundraising for the remaining balance of the sculpture. The LAHC has tentatively begun planning an unveiling and cel- The sculpture Trail of ebration for the fall of 2022. If Treaties by Oreland Joe you would like to contribute to has been purchased by the Ute Trail Marker and LAHC. Sculpture, you may make a donation to the LAHC at Town Hall or online: https://www.townoflyons.com/181/LyonsArts-Humanities-Commission. The Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission meets every second Tuesday of the month at the Lyons Regional Library at 4:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
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ANALYZE Let’s not return to normal By Janaki Jane Redstone Review LYONS – I am not interested in returning to “normal,” when normal is defined as life as it was before the Covid-19 pandemic. The thought of going back to the way life was lived before makes me feel tired. Jane I have liked a lot about life since the pandemic. Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have lost 12 pounds. I now sleep eight to nine hours a night, where I used to sleep seven, if I was lucky, on the good nights. I have, for the first time in my life, started to do push-ups – they’re modified, old lady push-ups on a railing – but I regularly do 75 and occasionally 100 a day, so that I for the first time in my life have biceps. I relish that. I have spent time lying in the yard staring, something I have always wanted to do, but never did because there was always “too much to do.” I used to drive every single day, and yet I never appreciated the glowing golden aspens, the tumbling river, the vastness of the blue of the sky as I have this year. I am so grateful to have been forced to slow down and truly relax. I used to go to coffee shops to relax. I have learned that I can make great coffee at home, save money, and relax more than I ever relaxed in the coffee shops. Most of the people I talk to do not want to return to our pre-pandemic world, either. We were always on the go, and now we see that we were doing too much. It has been a relief to stop for a while and then restart again
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travel. Drivers should plan for delays and the team has planned to ensure that emergency responder access is maintained at all times. During the closure, motorists need to take U.S. Hwy. 36 to CO Hwy. 7. Due to work zone conditions, cycling, kayaking, hiking and climbing will be closed between mile points 23 and 29.5 at all times during the closure.
Seniors special events LYONS – Something special is planned for seniors in each of the next two months, specifically on the third Thursday following the Redstone Café lunches at Walter Self Senior Housing. There will be a Thanksgiving party on November 18, and on December 16, a winter holidays party. Some or many of you are still worried about Covid-19. It is still being spread and is still a
slowly. There is an opportunity to figure out what it is that we really want for ourselves and our lives. It turns out that many of us want to slow down, work less, spend less, and care more for ourselves, our loved ones, our planet, and our community. We have discovered that not only do we not need five-dollar lattes, but that there are a lot of other things that we filled our time with in the past that we do not need or even want, whether it is driving an hour both ways to work, or spending our hardearned money to eat out because we are too tired to cook, or “going shopping” for something to do. People have suddenly discovered nature, camping, cooking, sewing, learning to garden with native plants, and trying hiking poles for the first time. Those who want us to want to go back to normal are the people who made money from the ungrounded, hectic, car-centered lives we used to live. Even though the supply-chain problems have been caused by us buying so much, there are huge swaths of the American capitalist system that are not doing so well, because we are not spending as much of our time or our money at them. People have learned, or remembered, how to cook, and so are going out to restaurants less. As a Disease Intervention Specialist in Covid response, I am very reluctant to eat and drink inside a building with strangers, even when “socially distanced.” I hear others are, too, and are enjoying learning to cook all over again.
danger. Boulder County continues to recommend that you take steps to stay safe. Get vaccinated, get your booster shot, wear your mask when inside buildings, and stay home if you don’t feel well. Lyons senior activities that take place outside (such as exercise class) do not require masks but our indoor activities will. For some of you the benefits of getting out and socializing outweigh the risks, and others people prefer to play it as safely as possible. Please only come to activities if you feel good about doing so. Please reach out with any questions. Contact the Town of Lyons with questions, 303-823-6622.
Lyons Community Church LYONS – Pastor Emily Hagan offers Zoom Bible Study on Monday nights, and is excited to see how the community works together to put on a wonderful children’s pageant on December 12 at 10 a.m. Watch for more information and feel free to contribute to the ministries of Lyons Community Church as you feel led. For more information, call the office at 303-665-5165 or 719-248-0477.
We all only have so many hours and so much energy in this lifetime. Just like money, we can spend it wisely or exhaust what we’ve been given. Whether we like it or not, the pandemic has forced us to feel how imbalanced our lives were before and given us a chance to reconsider how we want to spend the finite resource that is our life. So, I say resist. Resist the newspapers and news channels that want us to want to return to the immoderate lifestyle of preCovid. Resist the ads that tell us we need to go out more, spend more, and be at home less. Instead, let’s keep exploring a slower way of life and discovering what really drives us, pulls us, inspires us, and spend time doing whatever that is and sharing it with our chosen companions. We do not have to return to the “normal” that keeps half of us broke and beholden to jobs we do not love. We can use this time to turn our backs on that, face forward to our own lives, and choose what we want life to look like. And then work, together, to create that life. Janaki Jane currently works as a Disease Intervention Specialist and contact tracer in the Covid-19 response, teaches suicide prevention, and runs the Wide Spaces Community Initiative, “Creating a Community of Belonging and Personal Safety for Everyone,” a program of the Lyons Community Library. You can read more of her writing at www.janakijane.com.
Vaccinations LYONS – And now some information on vaccinations. In Colorado, if you are 65 and over, you are now eligible for a Covid vaccine booster shot. Please contact your health care provider for information on when and where you can get your shot. Here’s a link to an interesting article: https://denver.cbslocal.com/2021/09/22/covidvaccine-booster-confusion/.
Senior exercise group LYONS – Join the senior exercise group and get out in the fresh air while enjoying stimulating conversation. On Tuesdays exercises involve hand weights and bands, along with some aerobics. Chairs will be available for those who prefer to sit as they exercise. On Thursdays, we start off with a 30-minute walk. Walkers are encouraged to go at their own pace and all exercises can be modified to accommodate any fitness level. Both classes will end with some gentle stretching and yoga in Bohn Park.
Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and you may bring your own hand weights and yoga mat if you prefer. Class is weather dependent with cancellations due temperatures below 45 degrees. If it’s rainy out the class meets in a park shelter. Classes are for seniors age 55 and older. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Check the times with the town hall 303-823-6622, they have recently changed). Classes meet at LaVern Johnson Park concession stand, 600 Park Dr. and are free, seniors only.
Holiday Artisan Market LYONS – If you are looking for unique Christmas gifts, try the Holiday Artisan Market. Just like in the days of yore, the market is scheduled to (hopefully) be held in the Lyons Elementary School gym on the same weekend as the Parade of Lights. This year the market will be adhering to the school district’s Covid-19 rules, which include masks for everyone inside the Continue Briefs on Page 11
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CROSSROADS Some charismatic non-native plants and trees predate the formation of the RM Botanical Garden By Jessie Berta-Thompson Redstone Review LYONS – A native plant is one that has evolved and grows naturally in a particular place. The Rocky Mountain Botanic Gardens (RMBG) is an educational showcase for Colorado native plants, and everything intentionally planted in the RMBG beds meets this distinction. However, some of the most charismatic, visually dramatic, and useful plants currently growing in the garden are not from around here – the full-grown trees that pre-date the garden. As the colorful things growing near the ground fade in the first frosts, the eye is drawn instead up to the trees, big against the blue skies. While garden prep for the RMBG involved removal of all the weeds shorter than six feet, we didn’t have equipment, expertise, or funding to remove trees – and we didn’t want to. A brand-new garden can be a barren, exposed landscape, with a lot of nothing, mulch, and small plants (although that rapidly changes). In our gardens, older existing trees add structure and critical shade for visitors, wildlife, delicate new plants, and volunteers working on hot days. We just installed new signs labelling five of these trees, remnants of past plantings and naturalized escapees. To find them, look for larger trees with signs mounted on scraps of Lyons sandstone (a different style than the other labels). These species are not native to this place but grow widely in urban, disturbed, and riparian settings around the state. In the southwest corner of the gardens, back by the shed, there is a beautiful silver poplar (Populus alba). Also called the white poplar, this species has bright white fine fuzz on the underside of its leaves that gives it a silvery shimmer, at once stately and playful. The leaves are shaped a bit like maple leaves, with palmate lobes and big teeth, but this species is actually closely related (same genus) to the quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) and the plains cottonwood
This Northern red oak grows in the front of the Rocky Mountain Botanic Gardens near the picnic table. PHOTO BY ZACH BERTA-THOMPSON (Populus deltoides ssp. monilifera). The genus Populus is in the willow family (Salicaceae). Like cottonwoods and willows, the silver poplar’s tiny seeds float on the wind using parachutes of fluffy threads. The species was introduced from Europe and widely planted. It can be found by homes and parks, and it has escaped cultivation and grows along Colorado ditches and riparian areas as well. It can spread by suckering and regrows after being cut, as evidenced by the sprawl of silver poplars with irregular growth in this corner of town. The part of the RMBG where it’s found once had a house on it. Perhaps this silver poplar was planted long ago for backyard shade, or perhaps it found its own way there. In the front of the gardens by the picnic table, there’s a Northern red oak (Quercus rubra) with a funny growth form. It has a big circle of trunk, implying a once-giant tree that was completely cut down at some point. The plant resprouted all around the old trunk in an exuberant growth of shoots, creating a low sphere with fabulous red fall color.
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The species is native to the northeast of North America where it grows in the mixed forests with other hardwoods and pines. The Northern red oak is widely planted as an ornamental for its foliage. It’s not naturalized in Colorado (it doesn’t grow wild and spread on its own), so this particular tree was probably lovingly planted, its persistence a point of post-flood resilience. In the middle of the Montane zone of the gardens, presiding over an assortment
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of recent plantings that will eventually fill in to form a meadow of mountain wildflowers, there is a black locust tree (Robinia pseudoacacia). The specimen is one of several in the gardens and one of many more in Lyons. This species originated in small pockets of the eastern United States. It is a member of the Pea family (Fabaceae), and like other legumes, symbiotic bacteria in its roots fix nitrogen from the air, enhancing its growth in poor soils and enriching the soil locally. Historically planted for its tough wood, the black locust’s invasive tendencies, spreading both through suckers and seeds, have taken it further. Our volunteers have first-hand knowledge of its productivity. Soil or gravel or mulch, black locust seedlings crop up all over. The other mature trees with fresh signage are a Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila) and a green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), both among the largest trees in the gardens. Beyond the full-grown trees, the gardens also came pre-planted with an assortment of native plants that our volunteers carefully weeded around or relocated to fit into the new scheme. These include many rabbitbrush, chokecherry and willow shrubs. These plants are post-flood arrivals which have flourished with the extra space and water that’s come with new cultivation. In building a new garden, the existing trees and shrubs have provided a key backbone of shade, visual interest, and wildlife resources – whatever their histories. Jessie Berta-Thompson is a member of the Rocky Mountain Botanic Gardens Board. Statement from Sheriff Joe Pelle on the sentencing of two former deputies BOULDER COUNTY – Demetrius Shankling had been found unconscious in a jail transport van in the early morning hours of September 9, 2018, and subsequently died at a Denver hospital on October 6, 2018. Arrest warrants were issued charging two police officers with manslaughter, a class four felony. At sentencing, the deputies received the following sentences: Adam C. Lunn received three years in the Department of Corrections, followed by three years of mandatory parole; James E. O’Brien received six years in the DeContinue Briefs on Page 14
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WHAT’S COOKIN’ A simple delicious fish soup for a cool autumn day By Barbara Shark Redstone Review LYONS – I keep a good stock of favorite ingredients in the pantry, fridge and freezer so when time comes for supper, I can count on finding the makings of a delicious meal. Shark The other day I had my five o’clock writing meeting and hadn’t made a plan for dinner afterwards. What can I cook? It was a cool, grey day so soup sounded good. Something hearty enough to be the whole meal with corn muffins or garlic bread on the side. I remembered my trusty fish soup recipe, a simple, delicious dish. I had a head of fennel in the veggie drawer and onions in the pantry. With a can of fire roasted tomatoes, frozen pollack and shrimp, dinner was all set. Plus I could make the soup base in the afternoon and add the fish and shrimp just before we ate. If you are using frozen fish and shrimp, thaw them first. I used about 2/3 pound of frozen pollack fillets and six large shrimp for two generous servings. We had a bit left-
over for the next day’s lunch. This recipe is adaptable to whatever you have available. Use basil, tarragon or parsley instead of fennel, another variety of fish or scallops. Add green chile, celery, red peppers or potatoes. But do try this delicious version first. A simple fish soup Chop an onion and a head of fennel into thin slices that will fit on a soup spoon. Sauté these in a tablespoon of olive oil in a deep pot until translucent and almost tender. Add a couple cloves of garlic, smashed and minced, a teaspoon of fennel seeds and a big pinch of hot red pepper flakes. Pour in a 15-ounce tin of tomatoes, either pureed or chopped. Then add four cups of fish stock, vegetable stock, or water. I make a simple shrimp stock by cooking shrimp shells in four cups of water, with a hunk of the fennel top and a bit of onion, simmering it for 30 minutes, then straining it. Bring the soup base to a boil then lower the heat and cook over medium-low for 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. At dinner time, reheat the soup and add a half to one pound of fish cut in one-inch slices – pollack, cod or other white fish – and one half a pound of
peeled shrimp cut into one-inch pieces. Simmer until just cooked, three to five minutes. Garnish each bowl of soup with chopped fennel fronds or parsley. I had leftover salsa verde to top our soup. Barbara Shark is an artist and author of How I Learned to Cook, an Artist's Life. She lives near Lyons, Colorado. For more recipes, read her blog at www.howilearnedtocookanartistslife.blog.
A very Caribbean/Latin American Thanksgiving 2 T freshly squeezed lime juice 1 t olive oil • Heat the peanut oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the bell pepper and the onion and cook over medium heat until onion begins to brown, stirring often. • Add the rice, water, tomato paste, black pepper, salt and lime juice and mix well. • Bring the mixture to a boil, add the olive oil, and immediately put a lid on the saucepan. Turn the heat to low and simmer 20 minutes. Serve hot. By Catherine Metzger Redstone Review SAN MIGUEL COUNTY – Have you heard the shocking Thanksgiving news? We’ve been warned that the supply chain and labor shortages will keep turkeys safely at the farms this year and breathing. Good news for the gobblers among us but, if the unthinkable happens, what are the alternatives to turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and green bean casserole? I recommend a very sweet, spicy and tangy Carribean / Latin American table adorned with Sugar Reef jerk chicken, Costa Rican rice, sautéed glazed vegetables and a sundried cranberry apple pie. If you don’t like rice, you can serve this chicken with your favorite salsa and tortillas. Tender and flavorful, this is a meal for company or just for a special occasion. Most of these recipes are interpreted from the vintage cookbook, The Turtle Bay Cookbook: A Feast of Flavors from Latin America and the Caribbean, by Marie Perucca-Ramirez and Julio J. Ramirez. Sugar Reef Jerk Chicken Serves four. Preparation time 15 minutes for assembly, four hours to marinade; grilling / baking time 20 to 30 minutes grilling or 30 to 40 minutes baking, depending on the thickness of the meat. For the marinade and chicken: 2 C water 1 T Jamaican jerk spices 1 1/2 t chopped, fresh ginger root 1 1/2 t chopped garlic 1/2 C unsweetened pineapple juice 1/2 C peanut oil 8 chicken thighs (about 2 lbs.) • In a small saucepan combine water with the jerk spice, ginger and garlic. • Cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Add pineapple juice and peanut oil mix well. • Transfer cooled marinade to a large, sealable plastic bag or a non-reactive container. Add the chicken. Cover or seal and refrigerate for four hours, turning occasionally. For the glaze: 3 1/2 T mango chutney 3 1/2 T sugar 3 1/2 T cider vinegar 4 T molasses Hot sauce to taste • Place the chutney, sugar, cider vinegar,
molasses and hot sauce in a blender and purée until smooth. (Extra glaze can be refrigerated and kept for several weeks.) To bake: • Preheat oven to 350°. Pour chicken and marinade over a strainer in the sink and discard the marinade. Place chicken in a medium-sized, shallow baking dish. • Bake the chicken 30 to 40 minutes, until the juices run clear and a meat thermometer placed in the center of the thickest pieces, not touching the bone, registers 180°. Brush on the glaze twice during the last five minutes of cooking. Serve immediately. To grill: • Barbecue the chicken, turning once only, for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the piece. Generously brush on the glaze after the chicken has begun to brown. Serve immediately. Costa Rican Rice Serves six to eight; preparation time 15 minutes, cooking time 20 minutes. 2 T peanut oil 1/3 C diced red or green bell pepper 1/3 C diced onion 2 C long grain rice, well rinsed 1 1/3 C water 2 t tomato paste 1/4 t freshly ground black pepper 2 t salt
Glazed Vegetables Serves four, preparation time 15 minutes. 4 medium-sized peeled carrots, tops and bottoms removed 1 T butter 1/2 t sugar Pinch salt Water to cover carrots 14-oz. can green beans 14-oz. can kernal corn • Cut carrots diagonally about 1/4 inch thick and place in a 9-inch sauté pan. Add butter, sugar and a pinch of salt and cover carrots with water. • Cook uncovered until the water evaporates and the carrots are becoming glazed, about 10 minutes. • Mix in the green beans and corn and heat through. Adjust seasonings if necessary, with salt and pepper. Sun-Dried Cranberry-Apple Pie Serves eight, preparation time 30 minutes, baking time 60 minutes. For the pie shell: 1 C all-purpose flour 2 T sugar 1/4 t salt 1/2 C (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 6 T cold water • Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a small bowl. Rub the cold butter into the flour mixture until it is crumbly, in peasized pieces. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough leaves the side of the bowl. • Shape pastry into a ball and press onto
a small plate and cover with a damp towel. Refrigerate for a half hour. • Roll the pastry into a round on a lightly floured board. Fit into a 9-inch pie pan. For the filling: 5 apples, peeled, cored and cut into eighths (I used two Granny Smith, two Gala and a small McIntosh) 1/4 C sun-dried cranberries 1/4 C sugar 1/4 t cinnamon • Place apples in medium-sized saucepan filled with simmering water and parboil for three minutes, then pour through a strainer. Place the hot apples in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add cranberries, sugar and cinnamon and mix well. For the crumbly topping: 1/4 C unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 C all-purpose flour 1/3 C packed brown sugar • Combine flour and butter using your fingertips, breaking the butter into smaller, pea-sized pieces. • Mix in the brown sugar. Assemble and bake the pie: • Preheat oven to 350°. • Place the filling into the prepared 9inch pie shell. Sprinkle the crumbly topping over it evenly. Bake until the crust is golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes. Catherine Ripley Metzger has been cooking professionally and privately since 1979. She is the proprietor of the food blog www.foodfortheages.com and cooks with curiosity from the ground up in her log cabin home on the Western Slope of Colorado.
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revenues exceeded expenditures with the exception of the water fund. She said that sales tax revenues continue to be very strong and are 31 percent higher than this same period in 2020 and up 32 percent over the projections for this year. Trustee Kenyon Waugh asked to see the numbers of sales tax revenues that come from local sources versus non-local sources. He said he wants to see that number documented instead of just commented. He said that this is a very important number for the board to consider. Trustee Waugh added that if 62.8 percent of the revenues come from local sources that were reported, it means that almost 40 percent of revenues are coming from non-local sources. “I harp on this be-
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cause it is really going to be an indicator in the future, are these businesses in town continuing to meet the needs of our citizens or are they going to continue to have to buy these services outside of town?” In other matters, the board discussed a request for a pause of construction noise for one year by residents of Lyons Valley Village. Several residents spoke on the matter asking for a break from all the construction noise that LVV has endured for the last few years. The board expressed sympathy with the residents, but felt that the construction schedule would have to be followed. And the board voted 6 to 1 for a resolution declaring a climate emergency which was stated, is already impacting the community.
Rave Continued from Page 2 closed on Wednesday, November 23. Our mental health therapist, Cherie Maureaux, is offering a free six-week series of classes with the theme of managing holiday stressors such as grief or financial worries, concerns about Covid, emotions around difficult family interactions, and seasonal blues. Members will learn practical, immediate methods to lessen stress and build inner resilience and peace. The classes will meet on Thursday afternoons at LEAF. Email her at mentalwellness@leaflyons.org to sign up or learn more. The Holiday Giving Tree kicks off this month. This is the community’s opportunity to ensure LEAF’s participants receive holiday gifts. Be on the lookout for more information. Super Duper Holiday Food Pantry is Wednesday, December 15. This is our biggest day of the year at the Food Pantry. Santa and his (real) reindeer will join us again, along with so many extra surprises. Everyone in the community is invited to join us for fun holiday cheer. Finally, LEAF’s year-end giving cam-
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firefighters federal classification series, so wildland firefighters are appropriately classified for the dangerous work they are doing. It would also provide a much overdue pay raise for federal firefighters. The pay raise proposed by President Biden earlier this year was a needed and important first step, but as he himself has said, a larger increase is required. With the hourly pay raise we are proposing, plus changes in work schedules to ensure our wildland firefighting workforce is compensated the entire time they are deployed on a fire, we estimate that most federal wildland firefighters would see upwards of a $20,000 annual pay raise and make around $57,000. And that’s the floor, not the ceiling. Our bill would also ensure health care and mental health benefits for our federal
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paign starts at the end of this month, and Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 7. If you appreciate the wraparound human services safety net that we provide across the community and you can support us financially, LEAF sincerely hopes that you will do so. This year has been another challenging year, and our teams will rely on our community’s generosity to end the year strong and prepare for 2022. Lory Barton is the Executive Director at LEAF, Lyons Emergency & Assistance Fund. Having previously served with local and international non-profit organizations, she’s glad and grateful to partner with so many at LEAF to change our small corner of the world in the Greater Lyons area. firefighting workforce and establish specialized trauma-informed counseling to specifically meet the needs of wildland firefighters and their families. We are also proposing changes in retirement, increased paid leave, housing assistance and tuition assistance. Throughout our nation, our smokejumpers, hotshot crews, helitacks, rappellers and countless specialized trained federal firefighters are answering the call of duty. It’s time we honor their service with a living wage and the appropriate support networks. For those putting themselves on the frontlines to protect lives, homes, and our communities, we owe them this much. Congressman Joe Neguse represents Colorado’s Second District in the U.S. Congress and serves as Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus.
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Travels with Redstone By the time they got to Woodstock, they were (almost) half a dozen strong. This group of aging hippie chicks made a trek to the Woodstock Museum at Bethel Woods, located at the site of the legendary 1969 Woodstock music festival. They had a far out afternoon reliving history. Left to right at the Magic Bus: Wendy Demjanick, Sara Ertl, Susan Walker, Eileen Tobin, and Sandra Peters. Now that travel has again become possible, take the Redstone with you on your next trip. Or show us what you’re doing for fun or work as you shelter at home. Send us your photos, with a description and names, to redstarnews5@gmail.com.
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Colorado fox gets a little help from some friends By Mysti Tatro Redstone Review LONGMONT – Foxes are magical creatures that we are lucky to have in Colorado. Several native species reside here including the red fox, kit fox, swift fox, and gray fox. Sightings of the red fox, Tatro Vulpes vulpes, are relatively common along the Front Range. But seeing an injured or ill fox can be a disheartening experience. Greenwood is licensed to treat foxes, but capturing them is a whole different story. Because of their ability to transmit rabies (although rare), it is important to leave the capturing to the professionals. Greenwood suggests concerned citizens let animal control handle these situations because of potential diseases and because foxes can carry a hefty bite. Trapping or catching a fox is more complicated than it seems. These elusive creatures can evade humans for a long time, even if they are debilitated. While wildlife lovers want to do everything they can to help an injured or ill animal, we have to consider the impacts of catching it. Apprehension can be very stressful for an animal. If the fox’s condition warrants an attempt, call Greenwood at
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partment of Corrections, followed by three years of mandatory parole. Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle, notified that the Boulder County District Court had sentenced the two former deputies involved in the transport of Demetrius Shankling, issued this statement: “This entire incident is a tragedy to everyone involved, including Mr. Shankling and his family, as well as these former deputies and their families. I’m sure of one thing, this death did not need to occur. I’m also sure these former deputies intended no harm. I am confident we took all the necessary steps for accountability and transparency during this process. We relied on the justice system for a just outcome, and we trust that outcome is the best it can be under a horrible and yet preventable situation. I am deeply saddened for everyone involved.”
RV Parking Ordinance LYONS – Effective January 18, 2022, recreation vehicles, watercraft and trailers in excess of 20 feet in length, excluding hitches and tongues, may not be parked on town streets or right-ofway for periods longer than 72 hours.
303-823-8455. Luring a fox to your area using food or bait can be dangerous to you and the animals, so seek professional advice before intervening. Luckily, Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has two newly renovated carnivore enclosures for animals in need. Recently, a fox came to our center with a terrible sickness. Several community members had grown concerned for a juvenile red fox that was spotted in Boulder. Her eyes, ears, and rump had crusted over, and she was beginning to show signs of severe emaciation. Luckily, local animal con-
City to offer free Covid-19 vaccines, including boosters and pediatric vaccines, through December 19 BOULDER – As Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Boulder County due to the Delta variant, vaccinations, testing and following public health guidelines remain vital tools to keep our community safe. The city of Boulder, in partnership with the state, will continue to offer free weekly vaccine clinics through December 19, with the potential for future dates to be announced. Clinics will be held every Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., except for November 26, which marks the beginning of Hanukkah. Covid-19 vaccines are safe, effective and help protect against the highly contagious Delta variant. All community members who are eligible to receive the vaccine are invited to the clinics, including families with children ages five and up. Advance registration strongly recommended. The clinics are 100 percent free and no insurance or ID is required. Reserving a time slot in advance is strongly recommended, as several upcoming clinics are already at or nearing capacity and appointments are prioritized over walk-ins. The city has been hosting vaccine clinics since spring of 2021 as part of its commitment to make
A small herd of T-rexes was seen at this year’s Halloween parade. PHOTO BY KEN SINGER utility boxes throughout town. The heARTS Outdoor Art program began in 2017. Leased pieces are on a two-year display period schedule and include a $750 honorarium for artists. Residents and tourists can tour all 24 sculptures set up around Lyons by downloading the Clio App at https://theclio.com/tour/1091. The Lyons Community Foundation is excited to support a newly formed non-profit organization in Lyons, the Lyons Community Farm Project, by granting $3,500 for the new Lyons Food Forest (LFF). The LFF will not only provide fresh, organic food for the local community, with a focus on
Wildlife around town Tanya Daty and her family spotted this bull elk posing for them on their way to the Stanley Hotel for brunch. Cathy Rivers was surprised to see a trio of wild turkeys out for a stroll in Red Gulch.
trol was able to capture her. The ailment hindering this young animal is called mange. Tiny parasitic bugs induce fur loss that can lead to a host of other symptoms. This fox came to Greenwood in rough shape, but our experienced staff people were hopeful and got to work. They set up one of our enclosures with hay, water, and a hearty meal. They brought the feisty critter into the pen, drew blood for testing, and treated her dehydration with fluids. Over the course of a few weeks, the fox got several medicated baths to treat her mange, along with pain reducers and plenty of nutritious eats. Now her fur is starting to grow back, and she’s gaining much needed weight. Before long, she will be strong again, ready for the wild. The release of a wild fox after rehabilitation is a mystical experience. An eager fox ready to return to the wild will often burst out of the kennel in anticipation. Our seasoned staff ensures that it is released into a habitat with ample resources. Sadly, when foxes are injured or ill enough to capture, they are sometimes past the point of rehabilitation. Nonetheless, Greenwood Wildlife is here to ensure each animal brought to our center has the best chance at successfully being rehabilitated and released back into the wild. Mysti Tatro is the Communications and Marketing Coordinator at Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. For information, call 303-823-8455 or www.greenwoodwildlife.org.
the Covid-19 vaccine accessible to all who wish to be vaccinated. “Vaccines are critical to stopping the spread of Covid-19 in our community, and we are thankful for the recent approval of vaccines for five to 11 year olds,” said Housing and Human Services Department Manager Elizabeth Crowe. “While we expect increased demand at our clinics, the city remains committed to bringing vaccines to our community and breaking down barriers to vaccine access.” Clinics take place at the Boulder Public Library, located at 1001 Arapahoe Ave., in the Canyon Theater. Those attending the clinics should enter through the north side of the building, near Canyon Boulevard. Spanish language interpreters will be available at each clinic. Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available at the clinics. Those who have already received a Pfizer or Moderna dose should be aware of the recommended window of time between doses and should bring their vaccination card with them to the clinic. Additional doses will be available for people who meet the criteria for boosters and Pfizer vaccines will be available for children ages five and up. Covid-19 testing continues to be a critical component of the city’s pandemic response. Free testing is available at Stazio Ball Fields, located at 2445 Stazio Dr. in Boulder, seven
LCF Continued from Page 5 As a community foundation, LCF has sought to connect the community in more ways than one. Since 2013, LCF has funded many popular programs that the town of Lyons organizes yearly such as the Parade of Lights and the Sandstone Concert Series. Next year, the Town of Lyons will be adding back the Winter Wonderland Series, which takes place in January/February in LaVern Johnson Park. You will be able to see LCF board members selling hot chocolate and baked goods at the concession stand. Thanks to the Community Foundation of Boulder County, LCF was also able to secure a grant for senior programming, which the town will manage. As for Parks and Recreation, LCF has awarded a grant to the Lights Out Lyons Night initiative which was so successful this past summer. In total, the LCF has awarded over $15,000 to the town of Lyons to keep our community connected in 2022. The Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC) has been a Community Grant recipient since 2009. In all, LCF has awarded $42,400 to support public art in the streets of Lyons. The Creative Outlets program began in 2019 when the LAHC launched Lyons’ first utility boxpainting program. To date, the LAHC has completed three utility boxes through this program. Next year, they hope to paint three more utility boxes. For each box, commissioned artists receive a $1,000 stipend for their work and supplies. What a great way to bring beauty to unexpected places, by adding color and interesting designs to
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days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additionally, it remains important for community members to follow public health recommendations. Maintain social distance, wear a mask in indoor public spaces and in crowded outdoor spaces and practice good hygiene. For more Covid-19 public health recommendations and information about testing, vaccines and clinics, visit Boulder County’s website.
A Viking inspired the name Bluetooth DENMARK – Harald Bluetooth was a legendary Viking king of Denmark and Norway. During his reign, he managed to unite many of the surrounding Viking tribes together and created an extremely elaborate and stable infrastructure for them all to co-exist. So, when Jim Kardach, the founder of Bluetooth, was naming his invention, he named it after King Bluetooth. He felt it was only appropriate to name it after Harald Bluetooth in hopes of bringing people together as Bluetooth did. Furthermore, ever wonder about the symbol for Bluetooth? The symbol is a blend of the Nordic runes for “B” and “H,” the initials of Harald Bluetooth. If only King Bluetooth knew that his actions as king would resonate so much in our modern society.
providing for the most vulnerable through donations to LEAF, but will also serve as a living, edible classroom to inspire, educate, and connect the community. This food forest will include a meeting area and kids area, abound with fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, and annual food crops. It is located on a leased buyout property on 5th Avenue. In addition, LCF has awarded the TOL’s Ecology Advisory Board $750 for the “Colorado Noxious Weed Identification Book Giveaway.” Books will be available at the library and at local ecological events. In total, LCF is dedicating $4,250 to support local ecology next year. Finally, LCF has awarded a grant to the Lyons High School After Prom program (for the fifth year in a row) in order to support a safe, sober, supervised activity for high school students. Grant applications received totaled $57,761. While LCF would like to provide funding for many more projects and scholarships, increased investment by local individuals is necessary. We are asking all residents to consider LCF in their year-end giving by making an online donation to the foundation at www.lyonscf.org. If you prefer to send a check, please watch for our annual appeal holiday card that should arrive in your mailbox the week before Thanksgiving break. Tanya Mercer-Daty is the new Marketing and Communications Associate for Lyons Community Foundation. She has lived in Lyons for the past eight years after immigrating to the U.S. with her family in 2011. Contact her at tanya@lyonscf.org.
