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REDSTONE • REVIEW
NOVEMBER 17 / DECEMBER 15, 2021
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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