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B •R •I •E •F •S Tubing ban is lifted LYONS – Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle and Boulder Police Chief Greg Testa have lifted the ban on tubing. Sheriff Pelle talked with officials in Lyons and determined that water rates are down sufficiently in North St. Vrain Creek, South St. Vrain Creek and the St. Vrain River to lift the ban. All tubing enthusiasts are still encouraged to use caution when tubing; use a life jacket and a helmet. Several drowning deaths have already occurred this year due to high water flows.
Don’t feed the bears LYONS – A number of bears have been reported rummaging through garbage in Lyons this year. Stow garbage in secure places or make your garbage container bear-proof. Bears can smell food as far as four miles away and they are dangerous animals.
Summer History Camp LYONS – Lyons kids can learn about old-time Lyons history at the Lyons History summer camp. Themes include: What was it like for kids from six to 13 years old to be taught in a one-room 1880 school house; try out an old-time lesson. How did pioneers and Native Americans make their clothing; try your hand at it. Convert ideas from an old-time Sears catalogs into your own modern day sales catalog; what would you sell? Take a contest to see what is the favorite antique from the museum’s 40-year collection; will it be your favorite? Camp includes daily history lesson, crafts, and personalized scrap book, as well as a skit, and light lunch. History Camp is sponsored by a donation from Lyons Automotive. Camp takes place in the Lyons Redstone Museum from August 5 through 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The camp is for Lyons stuContinue Briefs on Page 13
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Residents complain about bears getting aggressive, marijuana ordinance amended and other topics at BOT meeting By Susan de Castro McCann Redstone Review Editor LYONS – Two Lyons residents spoke to the Lyons Town Board at the July meeting telling the trustees that bears have become an ongoing problem in Lyons. During audience business Hollie Rogin and Bernadette Pfau both told the town board that bears were becoming more aggressive and more dangerous as they roam through Lyons looking for garbage in dumpsters and trash cans. Rogin said that the alley behind her house on Stickney frequently had trash from cans and dumpsters strewn around the alley. She said that she has been going around to local businesses asking them to buy bear-proof trash cans. “I would like the board to create an ordinance to get local businesses to use bear-proof dumpsters,” she said. She added that she knew the dumpsters were expensive and perhaps the town board could help businesses by subsidizing the purchase of the dumpsters. Pfau said that the bears were becoming more aggressive and dangerous. She said that bears are seen all over town nearly every day and said that in one instance a bear slammed itself up against a house. Referring to leaving garbage out in cans, Pfau said that people were feeding the bears.
This got the attention of Sgt. Bill Crist who notably looked surprised. Rogin said that when she talked to the owner of Mojo Taqueria, Ty Hammes, about getting a bearproof dumpster, he immediately took note and acted. She said that she asked the owners of the Stone Cup to install the dumpsters, but she has not seen anything happen yet. The two women expressed concerns to the board about people walking around at night and encountering a bear in their yard. Rogin said after leaving the meeting that she thought that the town had an ordinance against feeding the bears (leaving trash out could be interpreted as feed animals) but that enforcement was an issue. Town board members do not comment or respond to residents during audience business, but they do ask staff to follow up on the issues that the residents bring up. In other matters the town board passed an ordinance amending a section of the Lyons Municipal code related to unlawful acts for marijuana businesses. This ordinance makes it illegal to use a fake ID to purchase marijuana. Apparently someone tried to buy marijuana in Lyons with a fake ID and the sheriff’s deputies found that the municipal code did not have language against using a fake identification to purchase marijuana. The town code does have language saying it is
illegal to use a fake ID to buy alcohol. Now it has similar language against using a fake ID to buy marijuana. The board added an amendment to the ordinance saying that this ordinance would comply with the state ordinance on marijuana saying that minors are allowed to use marijuana for medical conditions prescribed by doctors.
Bears are becoming more of a problem in Lyons. Here is one seen recently in the Stone Canyon neighborhood. PHOTO BY VICKI RIVERS The board had a discussion concerning a request for a water connection to a property at 407 Steamboat Valley Rd. The parcel is owned by Jon Calvin who lives out of state, and it is located outside the municipal boundary and above the Blue Line which means that water pressure could be a probContinue Town on Page 14
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LYONS Lyons Good Old Days was held on Saturday, June 29. Photos clockwise from left top: The Lyons Class of 1969 alumni gathering in town for their reunions during Good Old Days met each morning at the Stone Cup for coffee. Pictured are Clara (Leiding) Baxter (Class of 1967), Mary McMillan, Sandra Secrest, spouse of Gary Secrest, Lynn (Browne) Robinson, Carla (Hert) Robinson. Photo by Gary Secrest. Kids at the face painting tent. Photo by Kathleen Spring. Classic cars line up for the Lyons Automotive car show. There were approximately 130 cars from Oregon, Wyoming and Colorado. Photo by Cathy Rivers. A $3700 check was presentated to Habitat for Humanity by Lyons Automotive. On the left is Hannah Williams, Development Associate with Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley and on the right is Chuck Wing, owner of Lyons Automotive Repair. Photo by Lyons Automotive.
L E T T E R •T O •T H E •E D I T O R Low quotas for seasonal work visa affect local businesses Dear Editor, Thank you for highlighting the plight of local quarries and the lack of H-2B seasonal, temporary visa workers. This problem stems from the artificially low annual quota for those visas. Congress needs to raise or eliminate the cap. Tell your Senators and House members. In addition to the quarries, the H-2B visa crunch affects hundreds of Colorado businesses, mostly landscaping. In my immigration law practice, many of my landscaping clients were worried that they would have to close their doors if they did not get their visa workers. And these workers are not “stealing jobs” from Americans: to qualify for the visas, the employers have to prove to the Department of Labor that no U.S. workers are available, and this they easily do. Although my main office is in Denver (I’m a Denver native, East High class of ‘72, with a family cabin buried under Button Rock reservoir) I live in Pinewood and work from home most days. If anyone has questions about our immigration laws, I’m happy to come down to Lyons for coffee and a chat. The coffee’s on me. You can email me at dan@cenizo.com. Reference links: https : / / www. denver post. com / 2018 / 09 / 29 / lyons - quarry - labor - shortage immigration / Thank you, and best regards, Daniel M. Kowalski Managing Partner, Colorado Ware Immigration 2305 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 100, Centennial, CO 80122 Tel. (303) 797-8055 Toll Free: (800) 537-0179 E-Mail: dkowalski@david-ware.com Twitter: @dkbib
CORRECTION: A column by Bonnie Auslander, Bohn Park gains first piece of public sculpture, in the June Redstone about Charlotte Zink’s sculpture Imagine incorrectly stated that it was the first heARTS of LYONS piece to be placed in Bohn Park. It should have said that it was the first free-standing piece; Bohn already boasts a beautiful frieze (Eileen Turnbull’s Guardian) above the entrance to the restrooms. CLARIFICATION: In the June Redstone issue, in the story: A new Trustee is chosen in a coin toss, it was stated that, “The board voted on the candidates and once again there was a tie between two Lyons residents, Nicholas Angelo and Ric Breeze. The board tossed a coin and Nicholas Angelo won the toss and went on to become mayor.” Although there was indeed a coin toss to select a new town board member, Ric Breese (Breese with an s) said in an email: “While there was a coin toss one year, I was not involved in it.”
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MAYOR’S CORNER an option as many businesses do not have employMain Street woes always ees who can carry out the back-office functions that happen on a daily basis. Even though owning a small busiBy Connie Sullivan, Mayor of Lyons Redstone Review LYONS – The last two years have been tough for businesses on Main Street in Lyons. The number of properties sitting vacant for more than three to six months has increased, and several more have Sullivan recently closed or posted “For Sale” signs. In the coming months we’ll see another tenant relocate once the new library is complete. Running a small business is extremely challenging and takes a combination of savviness and endless physical energy. As both a Mayor and a business owner, I have a unique perspective on the situation and hope to offer some insights into the causes for the Main Street exits, and what the town might be able to do to prevent further losses and/or lower the barriers to entry for new businesses hoping to get started. Businesses close for many reasons, and owner fatigue should not be overlooked as a prime factor. Few businesses can thrive without an owner being onsite day-in and day-out to ensure the business is running smoothly. Many business owners struggle to get one day off each week, let alone find time to be away extended periods for vacations. Closing the business temporarily to take a break over the slow winter months has worked for some, but not everyone can make this work financially. Finding someone to run the business in the owner’s absence is not
ness is a 24/7 job, most business owners do it because they find it to be extremely rewarding to contribute to the local community in a positive way, and enjoy having autonomy over business decisions.
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While most small businesses are working on slim margins, I don’t think it would be accurate to say that businesses are closing because they are not successful at making a profit. A stable, successful business is probably making between a five and ten percent net income. Keep in mind that business profits have to be sufficient to pay the property taxes, make capital improvements, and provide an
LEAF is all in. Will you join us? By Lory Barton Redstone Review LYONS – The buzz you’ve noticed recently might not be the many pollinators in our gardens, but the big news for Lyons Barton at Lyons Emergency and Assistance Fund (LEAF). Our Board of Directors recently decided to bring mental health care to Lyons, which is good news, indeed. I’m so happy to report the Town of Lyons has partnered with us through a Goodwill Fund grant, and we are working, too, with the Lyons Mental Health Initiative. Many in the community proclaimed, “I’m in!” when they made financial donations at our June 22 Pancake Breakfast. And Lyons Community Church continues its heartwarming support by providing space in the church for group and individual counseling and for meetings. Partners are coming together and the time is just right to launch these much needed
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income for the owner. Using an example of a small business with one million dollars in annual sales, one should expect the business to have a net income between $50,000 and $100,000. That may sound like a decent amount of profit, but after the income taxes, personal property taxes, and property taxes are paid that amount is likely to be reduced by more than half. Then the owner may need to invest in new equipment or other improvements leaving very little for personal expenses. Many business owners find they have to maintain some level of outside employment as an additional source of income, and to maintain access to health insurance, which takes time away from running the business. The bottom line is that the business may be turning a profit, but the profits are not sufficient to support the cost of living in Lyons, which can make one feel like there is little personal gain for a great deal of work. Thus, see the previous paragraph re owner fatigue. Another hurdle facing businesses is that expenses are increasing at a much faster rate than revenue streams. It is a fact that the population base in Lyons is not sufficient for most businesses to survive. Most of the businesses rely on the tourist season to get by. Promoting “shop-local” can help, but that is not the complete solution. Most businesses cannot expect to increase sales to cover the costs of 40 to 50 percent increases in property valuations, rising utility fees, and increasing payroll costs. Minimum wage has increased by 34 percent since 2015 (something I fully support), but it does add pressure to small businesses to figure out how to implement the increases without going into the red. The utility fee increases (e.g. san-
access health services. But communitybased mental health services don’t currently exist in Lyons. We are aware that many services in our community. of our neighbors are still dealing with trauWe’re calling this program Mental ma related to the flood in 2013. We see Wellness and Addiction Recovery, and many are facing difficulties due to the risLEAF looks forward to partnering with ing cost of living here. Stress, depression, everyone to begin to make improved and anxiety have negative impacts on our mental health here a reality. As a partici- wellbeing, our relationships, and our compant, or a champion, or a financial sup- munity. Mental Wellness and Addiction porter, I’m asking you now: Are you in? Recovery is an opportunity to work togethWe believe everyone should be able to er, coming alongside our friends and neighbors in meaningful and powerful ways. We can work together to bring healing and strengthen our community. I’m proud of LEAF’s Board of Directors for leading this charge. Our goal is to begin group and individual counseling early this fall. Lyons resident Cherie Maureaux, who LEAF Board Chair Tanya Daly and Executive Director Lory is a Licensed Barton at the LEAF pancake breakfast fundraiser on June 22. Professional Counselor PHOTO BY KATHLEEN SPRING Candidate and holds a
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certificate in Addictions Counseling, will provide mental health services. She will bill insurance for clients who have health coverage t h r o u g h Medicaid. Through our Licensed Professional partnership with Counselor Candidate, the OUR Center Cherie Maureaux, will in Longmont, we provide mental health can help those services through LEAF’s eligible for Mental Wellness and Medicaid apply Addiction Recovery profor coverage. gram starting in August. Clients who do not have health coverage will be asked to pay a low fee, based upon income. Nobody will be turned away due to inability to pay. Group and individual sessions will meet at Lyons Community Church. Maureaux says, “My heart is hopeful for the future of mental health in Lyons Continue LEAF on Page 14
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LOCAL Catching’s important, but the release more so By Greg Lowell Redstone Review LYONS – A year ago, I watched a fisherman on the opposite side of the St. Vrain River reel in a nice trout, scoop it out of the water, take a painfully long time to unhook it, then hold the fish while he yelled for his companion to come look. The other fisherman then fumbled around awhile for his iPhone then took a photo of the lucky angler and his now-near lifeless fish. Then, and in accordance with the river’s catch and release regulation, the angler casually tossed the fish back into the river. That trout, both exhausted from the catching and physically stressed from its time out of water, surely fetched up dead somewhere downriver. For comparison, it would be like you or me sprinting a mile uphill (the catch), then immediately being submersed in water unable to breathe for three minutes (the unhooking and photo taking) and finally being tossed off a cliff (the release). Catch and release, particularly for trout, has become standard practice in many places across the country, but the release part of the practice is oftentimes done incorrectly and kills fish. A new ethic The concept of catch and release fishing first surfaced in the 1950s. The let-it-go-so-it-can-grow ethic was a new phenomenon to fisherman used to keeping what they caught. When I was a kid, it was a source of pride for me to bring home a creel full of trout. But times changed, the pressure on fish became greater and the concept of catch and release began to creep into both the national angling conscience and mine. Now, I rarely keep any trout, except occasionally one or two in waters where it’s allowed. Trout taste great, but knowing the fish I catch will live another day is a greater source of satisfaction for me. Here in Lyons, the St. Vrain River is strictly catch and release and fishing is only by artificial flies and lures – as are many other creeks, rivers and lakes in Colorado. More people are fishing these days and, by extension, catching more fish, which is why it’s important to know how to care for and then properly release any fish that’s been caught. The wrong way Too many times, fishermen will land a nice fish and
excited by the size of the fish or the satisfaction of catching it will lift it with a dry hand or net then hold it out of the water or lay it on the shore while they fumble to take a photo. Precious seconds pass while the fish lies gasping on the ground. Then, the usual method of release is to drop or toss the fish back into the water. Technically, the angler has caught and released the fish and may feel he’s done the right thing – both ethi-
cally and legally – but the mortality rate of this type of release is staggering. A study has shown that the longer a fish is exposed to the air, the less likely it is to survive. Fish released in the water without actually being removed from it have an 88 percent survival rate. But even 30 seconds of exposure to the air drops that figure to 62 percent. A full minute in the air drastically reduces the survival rate to a mere 28 percent. Even conscientious fishermen make mistakes in the release effort. A net is great, but when a trout rolls around in a net – particularly the old style mesh net – it rubs off the protective slime on its scales. Rubberized nets are better and also prevent the fish’s gill covers from becoming entangled or the angler’s fly or lure from also becoming caught in the mesh and lengthening the release time. Further, not every fish needs to be netted;
the big guys sure, but many smaller fish can just as easily be unhooked while in the water using a quick grasp of the hook shank and a turn with pliers or a hemostat. Too many fishermen still use their dry hands in the release process. If you must handle a fish – even to hold it steady in the water while unhooking – take a second to wet your hands first. The right way The whole process of releasing a fish should never take longer than a minute. If you must record the moment for prosperity, leave the fish in the water or in the net until it’s picture time. Then, a quick lift, cradling the fish horizontally, the happy snap and then a gentle release, holding the fish upright in the water until it regains its strength and swims away. A quick catch also reduces mortality. The longer a fish is played, the more exhausted it becomes and the more lactic acid builds up in its body. An exhausted fish is likely to be a dead fish. The sooner a fish is released, the better its chance of survival. Hooks play an important part in properly releasing fish. Barbless hooks lessen the time it takes to unhook a fish. Hooks with barbs can be easily modified by crimping the barb with pliers. Likewise, cutting off two of the treble hooks used on lures make a single-hook lure. Sure, some fish may be lost but the ease of releasing will ensure survival of a lot more fish to catch later. Sometimes a fish gets hooked deeply. Trying to remove a fly deep in a fish’s gullet is more than likely going to kill the fish. It’s not worth a $2 fly to kill the fish. Just cut the line and within a short time the hook will rust and fall out. There’s still a faction of fishermen who to this day think it’s foolish to release perfectly good eating trout. But they remember another time when there were fewer anglers and the rules were lax. Today, more fishermen ply our Colorado waters and if we are to preserve the fish we all love to pursue and catch, proper release practices will ensure we’ll keep catching them for years to come.
Library plans its move, sale, opening and grand opening By Kara Bauman Redstone Review
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LYONS – Main Street closure: The Main Street location of the Lyons Regional Library closed Monday, July 15 and will remain closed until Thursday, August 1. Holds pickup will be unavailable during this time and we encourage you to keep materials you currently have checked out. However, we will continue to check and empty the old mailbox book drop located outside the Main Street location, and the new library’s book drop – located to the right of the front doors – is available for returns. Patrons will once again be able to place holds on materials, online, beginning July 26. Getting your fix while we’re closed: Please don’t forget our digital download service for both audio and ebooks during this time. The CloudLibrary is a quick,
free app, available as a Google Play or App Store download. First time users will need to click through the country and state options before selecting our consortium, AspenCat, from the dropdown. Simply type in your entire library card number and PIN (last name, lower case) and you will then be able to download and enjoy. Digital materials, like most print materials, loan for three weeks before expiring. The digital collection options can be viewed from either the regular AspenCat catalog (lyons.catalog.aspencat.info) or within the CloudLibrary app. Main Street sale: The Friends of the Library will host a sale of the items that are not moving into the new library. Sale times are Friday, July 19 from noon until 6 p.m., Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Sunday, July 21 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Items for sale will include
bookshelves, office chairs, modular office furniture, folding tables, benches, rugs, assorted organizational items and more. Prices will be by donation with proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Library; cash, check, and PayPal accepted. Soft opening: The staff will be hard at work during the closure unpacking boxes, cleaning out the Main Street location, and learning new systems. We plan to open our doors to the public at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 1. We sincerely appreciate your patience; everything will be new for us, too. Grand opening and Friends meeting: Mark your calendars for our Grand Opening Party, Saturday, September 7. The Friends of the Library are helping us organize a fun event for the whole family that will showcase the new library’s many amenities. The Friends will also host their Continue Library on Page 14
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Learning that music as an art is also a business By Tamara Vega Haddad Redstone Review
ness owners in other fields sooner, as the organizational aspects of running a business have myriad applications in being a self-employed artist,” Pelta-Tiller said. This common theme among women in the industry inspired the making of Women in Music (WIM), a nonprofit organization that advocates for awareness, equality, and business opportunities for women in the musical arts. WIM is all about education: teaching girls and women about music engineering, accounting, booking, legal contract negotiation, taxes, and overall small business practices. Although economic success is what all musicians hope
LYONS – Enion Pelta-Tiller says her music life as a career started in 2001; in fact, it began in high school with her first paying gig and an early mentor. “My middle school orchestra teacher, Haddad Leonora Gillard, was an incredible inspiration, and is the reason I began teaching as she sent younger students that needed a teacher my way when I was still a student,” said PeltaTiller, an internationally known solo musician and co-founder and co-leader of acclaimed string band, Taarka. After graduating in 1999 she worked as a freelance HTML coder and website designer at American Express Publishing (Travel and Leisure), and as tech support person in the art department at John Wiley and Sons. In 2001 the New York City freelance hustle fell away to Pelta-Tiller busking in the NYC subway, and joining the band, Brooklyn Browngrass, and a group of adventurous experimental classical musicians and composers, Anti-Social Chamber Music. Although her music career started to flourish, Pelta-Tiller, like 82 percent of women in the music business, according to Forbes magazine, fell into ease with other people around her, the majority being men, taking the business reins. Only recently did she start analyzing her freelance music career as a small business she founded and runs. “I spent my very early career working in others’ bands – seasoned musicians. I fell into their way of doing things without really realizing that a band or being a freelancer is a small business in ways beyond licensing and filing status,” she said. But a big challenge for women is to appreciate that their music is a product; a product that needs branding, marketing, and managing to be the economic driver. “I really do wish I’d taken more cues from small busi-
for, there is intuitiveness felt that says, I just want to make good music. “The big challenge of being a professional artist is finding time in the midst of running the business to create,” she said. “I hesitate to call what I make, what I do, a product. Being creative takes openended time; practicing an instrument at the level I strive for isn’t cut-and-dried and finite. And balancing the business, the creativity, and the other things I do so I can make enough money for myself and my family to manage is tricky. The key to be a musician is managing multiple (small, seasonal) streams of income and it can make my
head spin sometimes and make me forget the artist in the face of being a craftsperson.” In addition to Pelta-Tiller’s performances, she is a music teacher. “I love it,” she said. “My students range from 3-years-old beginners, really, (And they are so cute. They’re always siblings of older students – I don’t take kids that young except in that case) to seasoned professionals looking to improve their technique or become better improvisers.” Pelta-Tiller reflects on the excitement of music; creating it, playing it, and teaching it. Rarely will you hear her, or any other freelance musician, talk of the invoicing, spreadsheets, and calendar management. But it is as present as the eclectic swooning emanating from her violin. The audience doesn’t stand a chance in acknowledging the entrepreneur’s small business playing for them. With every successful business, there is a mission statement. “I think about this a lot, how I want my music to affect my audience and community,” said Pelta-Tiller. “A friend of mine said of a song of mine that it sounded to him like a love song to life. This is the message I hope to convey through all my music. Even though all the nasty things we’re seeing in the human world these days, I am so in love with life and the world and music – melody and song – is the way I express my love.” She went on to say, “I love the possibility of a world that is harmonious – harmony between humans and the rest of nature – and this is what I sing and fiddle about. I can’t tell you how to feel when you hear my music, but I hope you feel passionate love and joy about the full spectrum of life and nature. I used to battle with the idea of self-promotion and saying overtly positive things about my music but have come to realize that I believe in what I do, I stand behind my way of seeing the world, and my sharing of it is my offering. I am offering you something I made that I think is beautiful, and you don’t have to take it or think it is beautiful at all, but there’s no good reason for me to make it and then be shy about offering it to you. And if you take it, I hope it moves you.” https://www.facebook.com/EnionPeltaTiller/ http://www.taarka.com/about/enion-pelta-tiller/
Take a walking tour on July 21 with the Lyons Redstone Museum By Brianna Hoyt Redstone Review LYONS – You’re invited to a tour at the Redstone Museum. Join us at 1p.m. on Sunday, July 21 on the lawn of the Lyons Hoyt Redstone Museum for a launch party of the updated Lyons Historic District Walking Tour. We are going digital. Bring your walking shoes and smart phones or tablets to download the free historic walking tour mobile app and celebrate with us as we go “live.” There will
be printed versions of the tour available for those without devices. Light refreshments courtesy of Lyons Redstone Museum will energize you for your walk around town. The Lyons Historic District Walking Tour is free to the public, but donations are always welcome. There are 15 sandstone structures that make up the Lyons Historic District, which was officially created April 29, 1980. Each building was built in the late 19th or early 20th century and has an interesting and unique history. During the tour, you will explore the town’s beginnings through its original structures.
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You will learn about the building’s architecture, use, and ownership. Each entry will delve into the cultural significance of the building and how it affected the formation of the Lyons town site. Discover which building used to be a saloon. The digital walking tour will be a fun, interactive way for visitors and residents alike to explore the rich history of Lyons. This tour will be available year-round, and can be remotely accessed by those who are not able to make it into town. With apologies to the postman’s creed we can now say, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays you from
experiencing Lyons history.” Also be sure to mark your calendars for the Lyons Cemetery Walking Tour on August 24. These guided tours will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the cemetery located at the end of Third Avenue in Lyons. The 45-minute tours will start every half hour with the last tour departing at 3 p.m. Participants will learn the history of the cemetery and the stories of some of those buried there. Tours are free but donations are welcomed. In the event that funeral services are scheduled for that day the tours will be rescheduled for the following Saturday August 31.
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OPPORTUNITY Africa: Where the lions are king of the beasts
rivers and one was on a lake or pond where the elephants came every day to have a drink, splash around, hose each other down and have a little time in the mud. By Susan de Castro McCann We stopped for tea and to pee in the bushes after the The animals were amazing. We were told that the Big guides checked for creatures and assigned the men and Five are what everyone is looking for. These are the most Redstone Review Editor women separate areas. Then back for lunch and some down prized animals in Africa: the cape buffalo, elephant, lion, LYONS – If you want to see the big animals in their natu- time. Every day we had a lecture or a demonstration of leopard and the rhino. There were no rhinos at our camps ral habitat, Africa would be the place to go. The first sto- some sort such as watching villagers crush peanuts with a because they had all either been hunted off or they were ries I can remember my mother reading to me were about pestle and mortar to make peanut butter. Then by 4:30 taken away to protected and safe private game preserves. lions, elephants, giraffes, monkeys, hippos, zebras and other p.m. we were into the jeeps and off to see the animals. We The rhinos are now so few that they are all chipped animals and birds. Before I was five, I knew I wanted to see got back by 7 p.m. and had dinner as it got dark and we had including their horns, so they can find the poachers, and them where they lived, not where I lived. all rhinos have bodyguards, either park The opportunity came when four rangers or government military. The friends from the Lyons-Boulder area and rangers and military carry big weapons I decided to take a trip to Africa over a and we were told that poachers are shot year ago. We left on May 21 and arrived on sight, no questions, no handcuffs, no back on June 12. When people ask me jail time. “We have to shoot them to tell them about Africa, I have to say, because they have high power guns and “It’s complicated in so many ways.” they will shoot us first,” said one of our We went on a tour of four countries, guides. All hunting of any kind is illegal Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and South in Botswana. And all hunting is illegal Africa. and stayed in four safari camps. It in all national parks in all the countries. was late fall in Africa turning into winter; At the first two camps we saw zebras, the days were getting shorter and it was elephants, giraffes, baboons, impalas, really cold in the mornings and evenings. cape buffalo, wildebeest, hippos, crocoOur routine was to get up at 5:30 diles, monkeys, hyenas, tons of birds a.m., breakfast (a buffet) was at 6:30 but no lions or leopards. At the third a.m., then we would pile into the jeeps camp we did not see any large animals. and off we went to look for animals, By the time we were at the fourth and birds, reptiles, plants and trees that to us last camp, I was getting worried that I from the U.S. were all very exotic creawould not see any lions. I kept texting tures and plants, but for our guides and John at each camp telling him all the camp staff must have been very much animals we saw but always, no lions. old hat. However they were always Then we arrived at camp 4, Santawani cheerful, happy and made every attempt in the Okavango Delta region, a nationTwo female lions napping belly up after their huge feast on a giraffe just 15 feet away. They to make us comfortable. al park in Botswana. A delta is where a By about 11 a.m. we were getting hot are too full to lie on their stomachs. About five lions killed the giraffe. This photo was taken river fans out to create a marshy area, but and shedding our hoodies and blankets in the Delta region of Botswana, Africa, in June this year by Linda Varenkamp. this delta was really, really dry. This was as the sun blistered the landscape with my last hope for lions and it didn’t take very dry heat. South Africa was in a severe drought and blankets on our chairs for the cool night air. We could sit long. After we arrived we piled into the jeeps and off we everyone was hoping for rain in the winter. around a fire after dinner or go back to our tents. We always went for a photographic game hunt. In less than ten minWhen the mosquitoes got too bad the guide would had to be escorted to our tents at night by a staff member utes our guide, Gauley, was speeding along the bumpy trail scoop up some elephant dung into a metal bucket, start it or guide because so many animals were roaming around. when he abruptly stopped and said, “Oh, there’s a lion.” I burning and hand the bucket off the back of the jeep so The camps were all in national parks which had no couldn’t see a thing. He turned the jeep and we came up that the smoke around us would ward them off. And it fences, so of course animals often wandered into the alongside a lion lying in the grass. It looked at us and rolled did. No it did not smell bad at all. Elephants only eat camps. The tents were the size of a large bedroom with a over and went to sleep. It was about eight feet from the leaves and they have such a poor digestive system that bathroom, electricity and running water. But they were jeep. After that he took us to a place where about five lions many of the leaves come out whole. It is a wonder that actual canvas tents with zipper windows and usually zip- had killed a giraffe one day earlier and were happily eating they can live for so long, about 60 to 65 years. per flaps over the door opening. Some camps were on Continue Africa on Page 14
What does mental illness really mean? By Janaki Jane Redstone Review LYONS – Our mental health is like our physical health: sometimes it’s great, sometimes we’re sick. Some people seem Jane to never get sick, some people have health issues all the time. But when we say, “Boy, so-and-so has got mental health issues,” we are not only saying that we think they are mentally ill, but also that there is something seriously wrong with that person that does not and will not change. Is that what “mental health issues” are? What does it mean to have a mental illness, and does it mean you don’t have mental health? Mental illness has been thought of and
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someone recently say about a director who had a diagnosis of bipolar disease? Of course not, the very idea is ridiculous – we often don’t even know they have it. So why do we still do that to those with a mental illness as we did in the Middle Ages and the 1950s? We still have not accepted that we call “mental” illnesses are actually physical illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, or pneumonia. In the same way that you can impact what we call physical diseases with medications, therapies, and lifestyle changes, you can impact what we call mental diseases, like depression, with medications, therapies and lifestyle changes. Both of them are equally about the physical body, whether they are acquired, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or a lot of heart disease, or you are Born This Way, like celiac disease and a lot of types of depression. The truth is that current statistics show
that 50 percent of all people in the U.S. will have an episode of mental illness in their lifetimes. The majority of mental illness is short-term like bronchitis, not life-long like diabetes. Twenty percent of people are living with some sort of mental illness right now. Most of them will get better, as we do from bronchitis, and some live with it for a lifetime. But all of them are normal, because anything that happens to at least 50 percent of us has got to be normal. If you are interested learning more or getting involved, you are invited to take one of the free Suicide Alertness classes or Mental Health First Aid Classes that will be offered in the fall and/or to join the next meeting of the Lyons Mental Health Initiative, on Monday, August 12, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Lyons Community Church downstairs. Contact lyonsmhi@gmail.com or info@lyonsregionallibrary.com for more information or with questions.
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INSIGHT Lighting up the bridge By John Gierach Redstone Review LYONS – Earlier this month Susan and I flew to Grand Rapids, Michigan and then drove a rental car several hours north to Charlevoix for what we envisioned as a simple memorial service for Gierach her cousin, and my friend, Paul Belding. Paul died of cancer nearly two years ago after the usual grim march from misdiagnosis to progressively invasive treatments with progressively unpleasant side effects until he was finally declared to be inoperable: the usual sad story we’ve all heard a dozen times. By the time he got sick he’d become a casualty of the Great Recession, losing his job and property at an age when no one wanted to hire him, regardless of his qualifications. So he took to couch surfing among friends – including long stays with Susan and me – working odd jobs, fishing, tango dancing (he was a fine dancer) and holding into his distinctively weird sense of humor. For instance, the last time I fished with him in Michigan I noticed a medical device he’d kept as a grotesque souvenir. It was a clear plastic mold of his head and torso designed to keep him motionless during radiation treatments. It looked like a high-tech version of a medieval torture device, but he’d brought it home and propped it on a lawn chair in his front yard with a Hawaiian lei around its neck by way of simultaneously defusing the squeamishness of friends and giving the finger to mortality. For years Paul had envisioned lighting on the drawbridge that separates the east and west sides of Charlevoix – as a Berkeley-educated lighting engineer, he envisioned it in a specific and practical way – and after he got sick he decided to try and make it happen. Charlevoix sits on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, its location marked by a lighthouse. When you approach it by boat you motor down a quarter mile long channel once known as Pine River into the sheltered harbor of Round Lake, which then opens at its western side into Lake Charlevoix. The drawbridge is there for the sometimes preposterously large yachts belonging to the summer people, while the locals’ fishing boats are invariably small enough to go under it when it’s closed. The bridge, on the one and only road that passes through town, all summer opens on the hour and half hour, so, as you might expect, there’s a perpetual traffic jam and locals are forever ending conversations in mid-sentence by saying, “Gotta catch the bridge.” It sounds charming, but in reality it’s an awful pain in the ass. Paul was a lifelong fisherman and he’d spent much of his life coming in from fishing on Lake Michigan after dark and passing under what he called “the black wall” of that unlit bridge. It probably wasn’t dangerous – it’s not like there was a history of boat wrecks – but it was forbidding and he saw it as a flaw in an otherwise beautiful little town. That wasn’t hyperbole. Paul loved his hometown and for as long as I knew him he signed all his let-
The drawbridge in Charlevoix, Michigan, beautifully lit for the first time on July 4, 21019
ters, postcards and emails “Charlevoix is Beautiful, Paul.” River Chanel was full of boats, large and small, facing the This wasn’t the first time bridge lighting had been pro- bridge. We knew it wasn’t a fireworks display because posed, but things happen slowly if at all in these small Charlevoix doesn’t do fireworks on the Fourth, and then tourist towns. What Paul understood was that he was a we got close enough to hear the announcer blaring out of a loud speaker; he was talking local personality who was, if not about Paul and playing his favorite universally loved, then at least songs, heavy on the 80s-vintage liked by all but the odd sourpuss rock and roll and Santana. who didn’t like anyone. He also When the time came they saw that making the project the played the audio part of an online last wish of a dying man might be pitch Paul had made for the projjust enough to get it off the ect – his once clear voice soundground. And it was. The plans ing weak and gravelly – and then were already drawn up by a qualilit up the bridge: first the bluefied engineer; friends, family, local painted undercarriage, then the businesses, and some of the resort once black tunnels of the walkclubs came up with the funding; ways on either side and finally the and lighting the bridge became a railings, which were white at first, popular movement. Paul’s high but then went through a whole school class donated $1,000. All menu of different color combinathe local government had to do tions ending in red, white and was say yes. blue for the Fourth. When they The inaugural bridge lighting opened the drawbridge and the was the evening of July 4 and that boats sailed through, the crowd, afternoon we went to a picnic on as they say, went wild. At first it the beach with family and friends. seemed odd to be standing there There were 50 or 60 people there crying in a crowd of cheering peoand I guessed that there’d be maybe two or three times that Paul Belding holding up his big fish. Fishing ple, but when I looked around I many at the ceremony that night. was his favorite pastime and he often fished saw I wasn’t alone; at least one out of every three spectators was But when we walked down to the three nights a week after work. wiping away tears. bridge at dusk we assumed we’d Later I ran into a mutual friend stumbled into a larger event. There was a crowd of roughly two thousand people who said, “Only Paul could get the population of packed into every available inch of space and the Pine Charlevoix to applaud the opening of the bridge,” and went on to say that although Paul would have loved this, he’d have been embarrassed by all the attention. Echo and Cyrus – These two best friends would love to find their Paul’s son and daughter, Drew and Heather, had new forever home together. Cyrus and Echo are both four-years-old planned to come out this summer to go through the and love spending time together as well as with their favorite peothings Paul had left here and, along with some of his ple. Echo can be bit more reserved than Cyrus and seems to feel Colorado friends, to scatter some of his ashes in the more confident with the support of his best friend by his side. We stream where he caught his last few trout three weeks would love to see these two boys go home together and so are offerbefore he died. At the picnic that afternoon Drew said ing their adoption fees as two for the price of one. Come in and ask he might not be able to make it out this year – too for a visit with Echo and Cyrus today. much work; not enough time. I told him there was no More than 200 animals are waiting for forever families at Longmont rush; that Paul was in a Tupperware tub on a window Humane Society. Visit them at www.longmonthumane.org, and then sill at our house where he’ll be no trouble at all and will come meet them at the shelter at 9595 Nelson Road. keep indefinitely.
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COMMON GROUND LCF nurtures art in Lyons By Kristen Bruckner Redstone Review LYONS – Beauty, inspiration, imagination, creativity – we can all use a little more of these free expressions in our world today. The Lyons Arts and Humanities Bruckner Commission (LAHC), an official Town of Lyons public commission, through the efforts of a diverse group of area artists and the support of locally based funding by residents and the Lyons Community Foundation, is dedicated to nurturing and expanding the manifestation of the these elements throughout Lyons. Since 2006, the Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) has earmarked well over $55,000 in funding to support diverse artistic endeavors around Lyons. The mission of the LAHC as stated is to “beautify the streets of downtown Lyons, promote local artists, and educate the viewing public on artistic inspirations and procedures.” The most visible representations of this are the dozens of public sculptures installed throughout downtown Lyons. Beginning as a way to showcase local and regional artists’ work, the sculptures started off with a handful of pieces on Main Street. These sculptures were commissioned with the help of LCF Annual Grants by awarding a stipend to artists to “lend” the town their works, generally for a period of two years. This allowed the piece to be displayed prominently in downtown Lyons on our eclectic Main Street as an interesting focal point for residents and tourists. By rotating the sculptures, it allows for the art to be continually changing, while minimizing the investment that would come with more permanent fixtures. The sculpture collection, now totaling more than 30 pieces, continues to evolve and grow. This year alone,
the Town of Lyons has installed 19 new outdoor public art pieces, with the intention of adding 8 or 10 more during the fall open call to artists. Plans are underway to create a tour map of the public art visible throughout town. Sculptures have featured artists such kinetic-sculpture artist John King, whose interactive work has been featured prominently all over the state. A recent effort in the works called “The Bell of Renewal” by artists James G. Moore and Anita Miller was commissioned by the LAHC and the Town of Lyons Board of Trustees as a flood commemoration piece. Donor / sponsors are being sought who wish to support this project: www.townoflyons.com/BellofRenewal. The Lyons Clarifier Community Mosaic project was dedicated in 2015, culminating over ten years of effort turning an old water clarifier into a beautiful 1,000square-foot tile-covered structure. The Clarifier Mosaic, miraculously surviving through the epicenter of the 2013 floods, tells a story of community resilience and perseverance and is visible across from the Black Bear hole in the heart of town. The Lyons Community Foundation supported the ongoing efforts to see the project to its completion over the course of a decade. Always creating and evolving, the LAHC has a hand in many other public venues for art. The Quarterly Town Hall Art Show changes with each season, giving local artists the opportunity to display their work in themebased shows gracing the walls of our local government. The current call to artists invites entries by seniors ages 55 and up, and the fourth quarter theme will feature the work of artists 18 and under. A signature LAHC event, Art at River Bend will be held on Sunday, August 25 and will feature dozens of area artists of all mediums including paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, and fiber art. In addition to the art and craft sales, Art at River Bend will feature live demos, children’s activities, food, libations and more. The LAHC and dozens of other area non-profits all Continue LCF on Page 14
Keep our wildlife wild By Chelsea Barrett Redstone Review LYONS – Did you know that it’s illegal to possess wildlife in Colorado without a permit, even for the purpose of releasing it back into nature? A recent online survey created by Greenwood Wildlife Barrett asked people if they knew which species are legal to rehabilitate without a license, and the results were surprising. Seven to nine percent of the respondents believed that animals such as squirrels, rabbits, songbirds, and even raccoons can be rehabilitated without proper permission from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. These statistics indicated a need for increased communications about the legality of keeping wildlife in Colorado and why it can cause issues for both humans and our furred and feathered friends. Wild animals can be difficult if not impossible to care for humanely without the appropriate training. Many of the patients that Greenwood has treated this year came in with very serious health problems that were a result of inexperienced, well meaning people trying to care for them. Baby bunnies, for example, are one of the hardest to raise and then release. They become easily stressed, especially by human presence, and their mother’s milk has a very specific concoction of antibodies and bacteria that are vital to their survival. Even though rescuers think they may be helping, incorrectly feeding fragile young wildlife can often lead to serious consequences.
It's hard to resist the cuteness of a tiny baby raccoon with squinty eyes and folded ears. We often hear stories of people who find young and helpless orphaned raccoons and decide to keep them as “pets.” Within six months the animal’s wild instincts start to take hold. They become energetic and independent and will act very destructively if their natural freedom is thwarted. Raccoons were not meant to live in houses or cages and it is a poor quality of life for them. On top of that, they can carry diseases that are transferrable to humans, including rabies. Last year in Weld County, a woman made the mistake of taking in a raccoon she believed to be orphaned. Twenty of her friends interacted with the animal before the health department found out and intervened. When the baby tested positive for rabies, everyone who was
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exposed had to receive costly and uncomfortable postexposure treatment. Her decision to take young wildlife into her home had nasty consequences. One might think that caring for and feeding a hungry baby songbird is easy. The little ones seem to be bottomless pits, constantly chirping for food with their mouths wide open. Birds’ digestive systems function very differently from mammals’ systems. In most birds, food first enters the crop, which allows it to be softened before passing down the rest of the esophagus and entering the gizzard. Many baby birds will keep eating even after their crop is full, which can cause the crop to rupture or the bird to suck the food into its respiration system. Feeding a baby bird without the appropriate experience can be fatal to the animal and it will never have a chance to fly free. If you truly value our state’s wildlife, then let it be wild. If you find an animal that appears to be in distress, call Greenwood Wildlife between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 303823-8455 or visit www.greenwoodwildlife.org for further instructions. Do not just seize an animal from its habitat in nature because you assume it needs your help. The best way to care about and enjoy our wild neighbors is to observe them at a distance in the great outdoors, where they belong. You can learn a lot about an animal’s natural habits and behaviors through quiet surveillance. Respecting Colorado and its natural beauty includes appreciating the wildlife that call this state home. Chelsea Barrett is the Development Manager at Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, which cares for thousands of mammals, songbirds and waterfowl each year. Greenwood also offers education programs for children and adults of all ages. Visit www.greenwoodwildlife.org to learn more.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Arts and entertainment in the Lyons area LYONS The art show at the Stone Cup, 422 High St., will continue through August with the work of self-taught folk artist Ed Forrest Ward. Ward’s show is Colorado Dazzlers. “My watercolor inks on Arches Papier are created with what Navajo rug weavers call eye dazzlers in mind, meaning my imagery is meant to work, first and foremost, on a visual level. I like to think my imagery at least squiggles if not dazzles,” said Ward. “In fact, some artist friends have characterized my work as squiggle-ism, a most modern distant cousin of pointillism. I’d agree. Because I believe the experience of art should be gratifying and burden-less (as opposed to didactic or challenging or inflammatory), I attach no hidden, intellectual, moral or political agenda to my imagery. Bob Dylan once said: ‘It’s for myself and my friends my stories are sung.’ Ditto for my watercolors.” Music at the Stone Cup: On Saturday July 20 at 10 a.m. Harmony and Brad will play acoustic pop-rock; on Saturday July 20 at 12:30 p.m. Carter Davis will play; on Sunday July 21 at 10 a.m. Dr. Jim & Mr. Joe will play old school blues and R&B; on Sunday July 21 at 12:30 p.m. Nevara will play pop/Americana. Rockygrass: on Friday July 26 at 9:30 a.m. Landward Rogues will play blue-Americana celti-jazz; on Saturday July 27 at 9 a.m. Life Goes On will play Americana / folk / bluegrass; on Sunday July 28 at 9 a.m. Billy Shaddox will play American folk music; on Monday July 29 TBA. On Saturday August 3 at 10 a.m. Cody Woody will play Americana / acoustic country / bluegrass; on Saturday
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Nina Auslander is transported into another dimension as she experiences Sonny Smith’s newly completed cross-walks at the intersection of High and 4th streets. PHOTO BY BONNIE AUSLANDER August 3 at 12:30 p.m. Finally Sound will play folk rock / country / jazz; on Sunday August 4 at 10 a.m. A Human named David (David Berg) will perform as a pianist / storyteller; on Sunday August. 4 at 12:30 p.m. Dominick Antonelli will play folk; on Friday August 9 at 11a.m. Arnaz will play acoustic folk rock; on Saturday August 10 at 10 a.m. Michelle Allen will play folk; on Saturday August 10 at 12:30 p.m. Brian David Collins will perform as a singer / songwriter; on Sunday August 11 at 10 a.m. Morgan Sacco will perform; on Sunday August 11 at 12:30 p.m. Rose and Björn will perform acoustic / bluegrass/jazz. Folks Festival: On Friday August 16 at 9:30 a.m. Finally Sound will play folk rock / country / jazz; on Saturday August 17 at 9 a.m. Andrew Sturtz and Courtlyn Carpenter will perform folk / jazz / soul; on Sunday August 18 at 9 a.m. Billy Shaddox will perform American folk music; on Monday August 19 at 9 a.m. Emily Barnes will perform folk.
The Lyons Great Outdoor Quilt Show will take place on Saturday, August 10 at Lyons Quilting, 42 East Main St. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be over 100 quilts on display outside the shop. Registration for the show has begun. Register early to make sure you get in because last year we filled up in just a couple of days. Please send a picture of your registered quilt to traceyjbarber@yahoo.com after you have submitted your registration (or submit a photo with your registration). For registration you will need to submit your name, phone and email as well as the size of the quilt, pattern designer, quilt maker and quilter so please have this info handy when going to the registration page. Register at the Lyons Quilting website. Quilts may be dropped off at Lyons Quilting from July 26 through Aug. 8 during shop hours. –Please note you cannot Continue A&E on Page 13
Emerging local talent at Folks Festival By Katherine Weadley Redstone Review LYONS – New talent is sought after and often discovered at the Songwriter Showcase at the three-day Rocky Mountain Folk Festival in Lyons. This
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year’s 29th Folks Festival will take place August 16 to 18 at Planet Bluegrass Ranch. While most Festivarians will gather round the main stage for national acts such as the Violent Femmes, Ani DeFranco, Ben Folds, and St. Paul and the Broken Bones, others will crowd the smaller Wildflower Pavilion venue to hear this emerging talent. Over 400 musicians from around the world applied for the privilege of competing in this prestigious contest. Twelve musicians are finalists and three are from Colorado, all from Boulder County, which gives us locals more of an opportunity to watch their musical journey and possibly hear more of them on their way up. These local musicians include Tim Ostdiek of Longmont, and two from Boulder: Cole Scheifele; and Alexa Wildish. Tim Ostdiek of Longmont won a Telluride Troubadour Honorable Mention, was a John Lennon Songwriting Contest Finalist, and his song “Goodbye” was featured in the PBS TV show Roadtrip Nation. He sometimes hosts open mic nights at Lefthand Canyon Brewing Company in Longmont. In the fall of 2016 he dropped out of college and quit his coffee shop job to pursue music full time. His Nebraska roots can be heard in an almost country music style in such songs as “I’m Ready.” Snippets of his music can be heard on his website https : / / www. timostdiek. com /. Born and raised in Boulder, Cole Scheifele, is definitely a local. In his song “Thoughts from the School Yard,” off his
Local musicians Alexa Wildish (above), Cole Scheifele (top at right), and Tim Ostdiek will be competing in the prestigious Songwriter Showcase at this year’s Folks Fest. new EP Everything Matters, Nothing Matters at All, he writes lyrics already nostalgic of a time not too long ago in this 24year-old’s past. “Remember that day / We drove past that ol’ house on Ginny Way / Our fingerprints and palms were in the pave / names and dates / you shoulda seen your face that day.” Scheifele is a lyricist who writes poetically. His lyrics are the backbone from which the strength of his music is born. Find out more information on Scheifele on his website at https : / / colescheifelemusic. squarespace. com. Alexa Wildish of Boulder performed on a cruise ship for a year but now she’s based in Boulder and working on writing her own music. Her website, https : / / www. alexawildish. com says she’s influenced by Joni Mitchell. She has recently recorded an EP in Nashville and was a finalist in the
Telluride Troubadour Competition. She says one of the most influential experiences she had was at age 17 when she heard the Wailin’ Jennys play at a festival in Sandpoint, Idaho when they opened up for the band Nickel Creek. The Songwriter Showcase finals are Friday, August 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Festival Main Stage. The Showcase Finalists in-the-round sessions will be on Saturday and Sunday in the smaller acoustically engineered Wildflower Pavilion, which is also on the Planet Bluegrass Ranch. See the Wildflower Schedule (posted online) for specifics. Katherine Weadleyhas been covering Planet Bluegrass events since the early 2000s.
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EXPRESSIONS A 1958 interview by Mike Wallace with Aldous Huxley has lessons for today By Richard A. Joyce Redstone Review PUEBLO – On days when I have no specific errands to run, appointments to keep or other activities eating up my free time, a commodity of which retirement offers a lot, I like to read and watch news and Joyce documentary pieces on all sorts of things. Sometimes, it leads to grist for my column mill. Such happened a week or so ago when a question and my searches led me to discover a 1958 episode of The Mike Wallace Interview on ABC in which that intrepid journalist peeked into the mind of Brave New World author Aldous Huxley. It was part of a TV series discussing “the problems of survival and freedom in America,” the introduction to the program said, and it was at least partly in response to a series of essays Huxley had written on enemies of freedom in the U.S. Here’s a small part of the transcript of that interview: WALLACE: “This is Aldous Huxley, a man haunted by a vision of hell of earth. A searing social critic, Mr. Huxley, 27 years ago, wrote Brave New World, a novel that predicted that someday the entire world would live under a frightful dictatorship. Today Mr. Huxley says that his fictional world of horror is probably just around the corner for all of us ... Mr. Huxley, right off the bat, let me ask you this: as you see it, who and what are the enemies of freedom here in the United States?” HUXLEY: “Well, I don’t think you can say who in the United States, I don’t think there are any sinister persons deliberately trying to rob people of their freedom. But I do think, first of all, that there are a number of impersonal forces which are pushing in the direction of less and less freedom, and I also think that there are a number of technological devices which anybody who wishes to use can use to accelerate this process of going away from freedom, of imposing control. “ ... There are two main impersonal forces, ... the first of them is not exceedingly important in the United States at the present time, though very important in other countries. This is the force which in general terms can be called overpopulation, the mounting pressure of population pressing upon existing resources. … This, of course, is an extraordinary thing; something is happening which has never happened in the world’s history before. I mean, let’s just take a simple fact that between the time of birth of Christ and the landing of the Mayflower, the population of the earth doubled. It rose from 250 million to probably 500 million. Today, the population of the earth is rising at such a rate that it will double in half a century. “… It’s an extraordinary situation actually. I mean, one has to look at it, of course, from the biological point of view: the whole essence of biological life on earth is a question of balance and what we have done is to practice death control in the most intensive manner without balancing this with birth control at the other end. Consequently, the birth rates remain as high as they were and death rates have fallen substantially.” In 1958, at the time of the Huxley interview, world population was 2.9 billion; in 2008, it was 6.75 billion. Today it is 7.5 billion; by 2050 it will be nearly 10 billion.
HUXLEY: “Well, there are certainly devices which can be used in this way. I mean, let us ... take after all, a piece of very recent and very painful history is the propaganda used by Hitler, which was incredibly effective. I mean, what were Hitler’s methods? Hitler used terror on the one kind, brute force on the one hand, but he also used a very efficient form of propaganda which ... he was using every modern device at that time. He didn’t have TV, but he had the radio which he used to the fullest extent and was able to impose his will on an immense mass of people. I mean, the Germans were a highly educated people. “... It seems to me, that there are methods at present available, methods superior in some respects to Hitler’s methods, which could be used in a bad situation. I mean, what I feel very strongly is that we mustn’t be caught by surprise by our own advancing technology. This has happened again and again in history with technology’s advance and this changes social condition, and suddenly people have found themselves in a situation which they didn’t foresee and doing all sorts of things they really didn’t want to do. All technology is in itself moral and neutral. These are just powers which can either be used well or ill.” Now add in the Internet and social media, the security technology used in Homeland Security, including the superior Facial Recognition technology now deployed in China, which will spread rapidly, the aggregating technologies of both social media and Google and Amazon, and the propaganda use of those technologies (including the new AI learning that will enable undetectable fake news) by our own president and all political Journalist Mike Wallace, top, interviewed Aldpus huxley, author of Brave groups, in particular those groups who favor the kind of freedom that enslaves New World, in 1958. Many of the aspects of Huxley’s fictional world or disenfranchises others. seem frighteningly possible today. Then consider our current trend toward division, hatred, isolationism and which I think is very strongly operative in this country is executive rule that aims to short circuit the the force of what may be called over-organization ... As Constitutional division of power in our government. technology becomes more and more complicated, it And just for good measure, toss in a major healthy dose becomes necessary to have more and more elaborate organ- of climate change. izations, more hierarchical organizations, and incidentally All together it is a recipe for disaster among those of our the advance of technology is being accompanied by an species who come after us in the not very distant future. advance in the science of organization. It’s now possible to It is in fact, a recipe for the realization of Brave New make organizations on a larger scale than it was ever possi- World on a scale far beyond what that novel imagined. ble before, and so that you have more and more people livWe must find a way to stop it from happening, and ing their lives out as subordinates in these hierarchical sys- right now our best hope lies in the 2020 election. tems controlled by bureaucracies, either the bureaucracies of big business or the bureaucracies of big government.” WALLACE:“... Now the devices that you were talking about. Are there specific devices or ... methods of communication which diminish our freedoms in addition to overpopulation and over-organization?” Overpopulation, Huxley said, leads to crisis situations involving basic infrastructure and survival necessities, such as food, water, shelter, etc., which in turn lead to more complex technologies that require increasingly complex government and business hierarchical organization systems, including the potential abuse of communication technologies to fuel propaganda aimed at controlling populations. More of the interview: HUXLEY “... Another force
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IN MEMORIAM Remembering a volunteer – Kathy Unruh By Mark Browning Redstone Review LYONS – What I remember most about the first few times Kathy Unruh showed up to work with Lyons Volunteers is the hard hats. Kathy insisted that everyone wear a hard hat, every day. She usually wore a strip of pink tape on hers with her name on it. Now hardhats are a good idea on any construction job where there’s a chance someone will drop something on you, or where you might drop something on someone else. But when you’re working in tight crawl spaces under elevated houses or just shoveling river rocks and dirt into wheelbarrows, they’re an uncomfortable nuisance. Still, Kathy insisted that everyone wear them, and someone said she was an engineer, so that gave her a bit of credibility and authority that we common laborers didn’t have. So we groused and wore the hard hats, eventually turning them into a standing joke anytime Kathy was around. “Uh oh. Kathy’s here. Everyone grab your hard hats.” Kathy didn’t live in Lyons. I think she lived in Longmont at the time she began volunteering in Lyons, but with her distinctive red hair, easy smile, sharp mind and outgoing personality, she quickly fit in with the locals doing flood recovery work. Unlike some others who would come from out of town to spend a day volunteering in Lyons, then never be seen again, Kathy came back over and over. She became “a regular.” Kathy was very particular in her work, fittingly for an engineer. It turns out she had two engineering degrees, both from Stanford, where she had also been a scholarship athlete as a high jumper on the track team. One day Lyons Volunteers was finishing the tile flooring on a rebuilt confluence home. The task at hand was to coat the grout between tiles with a waterproof sealant, using roller applicators. A couple of us began randomly applying sealant to the squares, but Kathy stopped us. “No, you have to do an orderly pattern so you don’t
miss anything,” she said. She divided the floor into quadrants and explained in what order to do each grout line in each quadrant so each segment would be systematically covered. We followed instructions, because who likes to argue with a nitpicky engineer over details? Kathy loved Lyons and tried to move here, but the place she found to rent turned out to be infested with mold, so she moved out. She worked briefly for the Town of Lyons, helping out in Meadow Park, but I lost track of her for awhile. Someone said she’d found a new job and might have moved away. One day she showed back up. Lyons Volunteers was working hard to fill in and level a space under a jacked-up house, moving a bunch of dirt and rock to bring the interior fill level up to the required depth. It required a lot of bending over, crawling and shoveling – dirty work. But Kathy pitched in with her usual energy and we were making good progress.
When lunchtime came, I told her I had to take an early afternoon break because the Lyons Polar Bears were plunging that afternoon to raise money for a local charity and I’d collected some pledges. She asked what the Polar Bears were and expressed great interest in the plunge. “Can I jump?” she asked. “Sure,” I said, “but it’s mighty cold, so most people have towels, blankets and a change of clothes ready.” She had none of those things, but she came to the Polar Bear Plunge anyway, enthusiastically jumping into the freezing St. Vrain at the Black Bear Hole. Afterward, she had a wide smile on her face and seemed to get a big kick out of the experience. That’s how I’ll remember her – with a smile on her face. And maybe also with a hard hat on her head. We found out recently that Kathy died in April, suddenly and unexpectedly. From third-hand information, she contracted a serious bacterial infection and had an adverse reaction to the antibiotics. I don’t know her exact age, but I’d guess early 50s. She was healthy and happy the last time I saw her, an ex-athlete who was willing and able to do hard, manual labor volunteer tasks. Or jump in a freezing river on a whim. Many people have contributed to Lyons’ flood recovery. Some are locals who are still around town. Some are one-time helpers who came as part of a group, then went back home. Some, like “Disaster Pastor” Curt Hencye, stayed a long time and made monumental contributions to the rebuilding effort. Then there are those like Kathy, who came to help, liked what she saw in Lyons, and returned as often as she could to help her “adopted town.” Those volunteers never got enough thanks. Kathy deserved all the thanks she could get. And she deserved a longer, happier life than she got. Kathy did leave some lasting memories, though, for those who knew her. Whether you did or didn’t know her personally, whenever you walk, bike, or drive through any part of Lyons that was flooded out and is now rebuilt and beautiful, pause a moment and give thanks for Kathy and the many others who gave so much time and effort to fix our town. She loved Lyons, and she’d be proud and pleased to see it today.
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HOUSING An update on licensed short-term vacation rentals in Lyons By Amy Reinholds Redstone Review
COMMENTARY: AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN LYONS
LYONS – According to the written Administrative Report in the July 1 Board of Trustees meeting agenda, there are 17 residential properties in town limits in 2019 that have Town of Lyons Shortterm Rental Licenses already issued or currentReinholds ly processing. A map on the Town of Lyons website shows the location of all these licensed properties: townoflyonsgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/web appviewer/index.html?id=47c06c204fa54 1e7b2a4af5e258fefc5. The report document also states that there are three non-compliant short-term vacation rentals in residential zones, one with a denied application, one that is a new listing on a commercial lodging website, and one that is listed as having “received a second administrative citation ($500).” For the Town of Lyons lodging occupation fees ($2 per night), it states that five forms were not received by a March 20 deadline for the previous month’s fee and that nine forms were received before April 20. Owning a home on a residential lot in the Town of Lyons, whether purchased recently, years or decades ago, or inherited from a family member, does not come with the automatic allowance to run a lodging business in that home and make money by renting it out by the night to tourists. Until a Short-term Rental ordinance was added to the Town of Lyons municipal code at the start of 2018, the only way for owners of residential-zoned properties (R-1 and R-2) in town to legally rent space in their homes for short-term, nightly or weekly periods of time (including on websites like AirBnb and VRBO) was to apply for a conditional use review to run a Bed and Breakfast business. The Bed and Breakfast conditional use review process required several steps including public hearings before the Lyons Planning and Community Development Commission and the Lyons Board of Trustees. No homeowners of R-1 and R-2 properties ever applied for the Bed and Breakfast conditional use reviews. (Bed and Breakfast businesses with six or fewer units are allowed by right – without the conditional use reviews – on A-1, A-2, and Estate zoned land, if the homeowners
Colorado sales tax license and collect, report, and pay sales tax, or they can contract with a company like AirBnb to collect, report, and pay sales tax on their behalf. They also must collect and pay a $2 per night Town of Lyons occupancy fee. Compliance with this town ordinance is important. It helps keep the stock of residential rentals for long-term renters who work in town and are looking for lower-cost options in smaller spaces, like roommate situations or accessory dwelling units. If space that could go to someone struggling to find a place to rent instead goes to tourists, our town stock of residential rentals goes down, increasing demand, and even increasing This map shows the location of all 17 residential properties with- rental prices. in town limits in 2019 that have Town of Lyons Short-term I see this concern Rental Licenses already issued or currently processing. about reduced long-term rentals as very real in have a business license and the rented small tourist towns in Colorado like units are in the main house.) Lyons, Salida, or Crested Butte, or in The new process makes it much easier large cities like Denver, San Francisco, for homeowners on R-1 and R-2 properties and Vancouver. Recently, a study from to rent out rooms to vacationers in the McGill University’s School of Urban homes where they live. Now all a residen- Planning found that Airbnb took 31,000 tial homeowner must do is complete a homes and apartments out of Canada’s Town of Lyons Short-term Rental long-term rental market in the past year. Application, with a new application fee, The study (upgo . lab . mcgill . ca / 2019 and pay an annual license fee for a Town of / 06 / 20 / short - term - rentals - in - canaLyons Short-term Rental License. da - paper) used a comprehensive datas of Residential homeowners can apply at www. all Airbnb activity in Canada from townoflyons. com / Short Term Rentals. September 2016 to December 2018, comThe Lyons Short-term Rental piled by the consulting firm AirDNA, Ordinance prohibits short-term rentals in and based on daily “scrapes” of Airbnb’s campers or RVs, in other non-compliant public website. structures like sheds, in carriage houses or “While current Airbnb activity is conADUs that are covered by the www. centrated in major cities, active listings, townoflyons. com / 566 / Accessory - total revenue, hosts with multiple listings, Dwelling - Units ordinance, and in homes that the property owners do not use as their principal residence. The homeowners who are renting out rooms to tourists must obtain a
and frequently rented entire-home listings are all growing at substantially higher rates in small towns and rural areas,” according to the summary of the study. Lyons lost about 76 to 94 destroyed homes in the 2013 flood. In March 2015, a proposal for using part of Bohn Park to build subsidized, affordable Boulder County Housing Authority rentals and some Habitat for Humanity for-sale affordable homes (a total of 50 to 70 homes) was rejected in a town vote, 614 to 498. However, $4 million of federal Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery funds were still set aside for affordable housing in Lyons, and the State Housing Board voted in February to approve Summit Housing Group’s application to use those funds to build 11 single family homes and 29 homes in multifamily buildings on land the company plans to buy in Lyons Valley Park. All homes will be rented to households earning 60 percent of area median income or less. Until Summit’s proposal, a few concepts for subsidized affordable rentals were pursued, but nothing got very far in the process. The only post-flood, deed-restricted, permanently affordable housing actually in the construction phase is at 112, 114, and 116 Park St. where Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley is building three duplexes (a total of six for-sale homes) on six residential lots. The first duplex was completed in April 2019, and more volunteer help is needed to finish the other buildings. Sign up at www. stvrainhabitat. org / construction or contact Rebecca Shannon at 303-682-2485.
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A&E Continued from Page 9 pick up your quilt until Sunday, August 11. With the chance of afternoon storms being high in Colorado, I recommend coming early because we will take the show down early if it does start raining. In the event of a terribly rainy day, the show will likely be postponed and we will post updates on our Facebook page if this is the case. For more information contact us at 303-823-6067 and on Facebook. The Lyons 2019 Art at River Bend, presented by the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission and Boulder County Arts Alliance, will take place on Sunday, August 25, from 12 to 6 p.m., at 501 W. Main St. in Lyons. The annual event is held along the North St. Vrain Creek, at the highly sought venue,
Town Board Trustee Jocelyn Farrell and Town Administrator Victoria Simonsen at the current Town Hall art show. PHOTO BY LAUREN CLICK
River Bend. More than 50 artists and artisans of all mediums will have work for sale: paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, and more. This free event will also feature entertainment for the whole family, including live demos by artists and creative activities for kids. Plus, Boulder-based catering company, Cured, will be serving sandwiches, gourmet cheese and charcuterie, and Lyons’ own Spirit Hound Distillers will have cocktails and other libations. WeeCasa, a tiny home resort, is adjacent to River Bend and will be offering an Open House to allow visitors to take a tour of a tiny home. A portion of the proceeds from the event benefit the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission. For more information on the event, including ways to get involved, see the event website. Call for Artists and Artisans: Art@River Bend in Lyons: Deadline for submission is August 16. Applications are through Boulder County Arts Alliance’s online form only. Acceptances will be made on a rolling basis until filled. There is no fee for submitting your entry. If selected, the fee for an artist’s booth is $25 BCAA members, $50 non-BCAA members. Art@River Bend is a collaboration between BCAA and the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission, held along the North Saint Vrain Creek in Lyons at River Bend. The Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission art show and sidewalks is now on display at the Lyons Town Hall 432 Fifth Avenue. Lyons artist Sonny Smith battled multiple surgeries, a problematic road surface, and way too many rainy days to create an amazing 3D
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dents grades 1 to 5 (six to ten years. old) and it costs $50. The space is limited to ten students. Deadline to sign up is Sunday, July 28, 4 p.m. For more information or to sign up, email LyonsHistory@yahoo.com or call 303-823-5271 and ask for Director Kathleen Spring.
Bronze medal for Katie Fankhouser LYONS – Katie Fankhouser from Lyons won a bronze medal in the Junior World Freestyle Kayaking Championships in Sort, Spain, where she has been for the last few weeks,
PAGE 13 and musical cross-walk. Visit the corner of 4th and High Street next to Lyons Elementary School to take your Instagrammable pics. Drivers, this is your reminder to slow down at that intersection! Be sure to tag “Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission” when you post them to Facebook. Thanks to Colleen McQuire, John Jacob, and countless others for their help. The art show currently up at the Town Hall sponsored by the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC) features artwork from over 20 local artists aged 55 and over. The show is called Wise Eyes and offers a nod to sage wisdom and the creative spirit born from age and experience. Opening night featured food donated by Oskar Blues and an impressive turn-out, with nine pieces sold that night. The exhibition is on view until October 11. Calling all kids and young peeps: the Town Hall’s next show will be for young artists 18 years old and under. The theme is ‘Tis the Season: Kids present their own personal or historical meaning of holidays (Halloween, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and more). Deliver wall-hangable art with placards on October 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. The opening will be on October 12. Follow the LAHC on Facebook for photos and updates on future opportunities: https : / / www. facebook. com / Lyons - Arts - Humanities - Commission - 215538565257868 / Lyons Summer Concert Series – The air is warm, the creek’s flowing, and music is playing at Sandstone. The 2019 Sandstone Summer Concert Series takes place Thursdays through August 15 at the Raul
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Vasquez Community Stage in Sandstone Park, beginning at 6:30 p.m. So pack up the family and blankets, and plan to spend your summer Thursdays at Sandstone Park. BOULDER The Renaissance Project presents a Summer Sing at the Pine St. Church, 1237 Pine St. in Boulder, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on August 7. Come sight read and sing Palestrina, Victoria, and many other favorites with The Renaissance Project, joined by a group of the area’s most talented and congenial singers. Donation requested but not required. To make sure your regional arts-related events are covered here, please submit dates and complete details to Redstarnews5@gmail.com by no later than the first week of each month. practicing and training for the big event. She learned her skill at kayaking during the Outdoor Games in Lyons while she was in elementary school; she won a cadet class competition there. She is a senior at Lyons Middle Senior High School this year.
Lady Lions undefeated LYONS – The Lady Lions Blue Team went undefeated during the 2019 season. They were in the Indian Peaks Girls Softball Assoc. Rec. League Tournament and won four straight games to win the championship title on June 30. The league is comprised of 35 teams from the Eastern Plains to the surrounding Longmont / Boulder area. The Lady Lions are coached by Julie Vasquez and Abby Wynja.
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Town Continued from Page 1 lem. The property is on Steamboat Valley Road and Vasquez Court. Calvin had a site plan approved by the county in 2019 which includes a 3,588.9 square foot residence and a 2,647 foot barn. Calvin would have to receive a Blue Line variance from the town since the property is located in an area where the town is not planning to extend utilities. The property is over five acres and would require a vote unless a lot line adjustment is made prior to annexation. The town would most likely to require the property to be annexed if it decides to issue a water connection. This property is within the Rural Preservation Area (RPA) described in the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Boulder County as areas that are to remain rural for the duration of the IGA, which is 2034 unless otherwise agreed upon. The 2016 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for the town’s water utility recognizes the need to loop the Vasquez water
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line and identifies the northern property line of Subject Property (407 Steamboat Valley Rd.) as an ideal location for a portion of that loop. The CIP indicates the loop would address low water pressure and inadequate fire flows. The CIP calculates the cost of the loop as a $318,994 investment, easement acquisition would be $42,000 for the whole loop of which the 407 Steamboat Valley Rd would be approximately 1/3. The town board seemed very interested in having the loop for the Vasquez water line in place. Mayor Connie Sullivan said that the proposed development would have a very low impact on the area. Paul Glasgow, Town Planner, said that this project take six to nine months before they would know if they could get the water loop. The board continued to discuss the plan including water connection fees, but did not vote on any of the proposed issues and planned to continue the discussion at a later date.
Mayor Continued from Page 3 itation, storm water) are also necessary to ensure the town’s infrastructure remains solvent and the funds are available for capital improvements. I have advocated and voted for these increases because they are necessary to the town, but the impacts on commercial customers in many cases are proportionally greater than for residents. Finally, the largest barrier to any entrepreneur looking to open up shop on Main Street is overcoming the high cost of rent. If you own the building you occupy, you have the mortgage and property tax to consider as part of the overhead expense. Commercial property in Colorado is assessed at a whopping 29 percent of the property value. (Compared to 7.2 percent for residential property.) Renters are often absorbing the taxes as part of their lease payments, which means that rents in Lyons are extremely high. A small business can expect to pay between $3000 and $7000 per month in rent. Why does it matter if Lyons has successful businesses? There are many reasons, but the most important is that our town budget is increasingly dependent on sales tax
Africa Continued from Page 6 it up. Two lions were still eating it and two lions were lying off to the side on their backs, too full to lie in their stomachs. That night at dinner we discussed the animals and the lions. Everyone was excited to see the lions. Several of us were glad we did not witness the lions killing the giraffe, and I was one of those. That night at about 3:30 a.m. or a little later, my roommate Linda and I woke up to the most horrendous roar I have ever heard. It sounded like two lions. Then I heard hooves pounding and then everything was screaming all at once. Then it
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generation. The revenue from sales tax goes toward maintaining our parks and supporting general town operations. Lyons’ property tax base has little room for growth because of limited development opportunity and property tax increases (due to the Gallagher amendment). If the town doesn’t grow its revenue, then it will eventually provide fewer services. Costs for materials and labor will continue to grow with inflation over time, and the town must generate tax revenue to meet these increases. The town in many ways is just another small business. Second, having a thriving business community improves our quality of life and makes Lyons a better place to live. Third, local stores require comparatively little infrastructure and make more efficient use of public services relative to big box stores and strip shopping malls. Many studies show other benefits such as creating a sense of “place” and a higher contribution of dollars back into the local economy. I think it is safe to say we all benefit from a strong business community, so how can local government help improve the health of our Main Street? Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet for the challenges facing Lyon’s businesses. The town is not inten-
got quiet. In the early morning before our wake up call, one of the camp staff, a small woman named Auntie, came pleading to our tent. It was pitch black out. “Don’t come out of your tent,” she said. “Please, don’t come out of your tent.” She said it over and over as we unzipped the tent and she shone a flash light on two lions right out in front of our tent standing next to a dead impala. They were way too close for comfort. They were growling very loudly. “You can’t come out right now, it’s too dangerous,” she said. We tried to get her to come into our tent, but she said no, she had to warn the others in the tents. “The lion thinks I’m going to take his impala.”
tionally trying to hurt businesses with utility increases or license fees. Rather, the town government has to enact and enforce policies that protect residents and ensure public safety. The town has taken several steps to try and help businesses weather the increases or lower their spending on utilities through low-interest loan programs to offset the cost of infrastructure improvements. The town has also invested in marketing Lyons as a destination for day-tourism. Local tourism is critical to keeping businesses afloat during the slow winter months. Finally, the Lyons Urban Renewal Authority can help local businesses make improvements that improve public safety or eliminate blight. Lyons is also seeking outside help from consultants to assess ways to help new businesses get started. New Main Street design standards will also ensure we protect the revenue generating opportunities associated with commercial properties. There are things the town can do to help foster the local business environment, but sometimes the best thing the town can do is get out of the way. Letting a good idea take off may be the best way to support entrepreneurs who are taking on the financial risk of hanging a shingle.
“I know exactly what he is thinking,” I thought to myself, “and there is no way I’m leaving this tent; I may never leave this tent.” The guides started to rev up the jeeps loudly and they drove all over the camp with spotlights trying to scare the lions away. They moved the impala out of camp and then they came and got us for breakfast. The conversation at breakfast was quite lively that morning. Scott, a member of our group, asked what we were going to do for an encore. I said we hadn’t decided yet. But I actually did know what was going to happen that second night in camp; I knew that those some two lions were coming back to
check on the spot where they killed the impala, because it was disturbed, disrupted. And they did come back. So once again in the middle of the night Linda and I heard the lions roaring right next to our tent. It is very difficult to describe the sound of lions roaring about eight feet from your bed especially after watching them tear apart an 18-foot-tall giraffe. The next morning at breakfast, Auntie said to us, “Just lie back in your bed and enjoy the sounds of the lions, they will never come into your tent.” Maybe she could relax to the sound of roaring lions, she grew up with them, but for me at least, every hair on my neck was standing on end.
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and I’m so grateful to be able to offer my services to help elevate our community.” We’ll launch Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery on Wednesday, August 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. downstairs at Lyons Community Church. Join us for “Pizza & Pop,” where we will share a very simple meal (pizza and pop!), and talk together. Guests can meet Cherie Maureaux and learn more about LEAF’s vision. If accessing mental health services through LEAF interests you, we hope you’ll plan to join us for this casual and low-key shared meal. If you know someone who should consider joining us on August 7, will you help spread the word? We will be listening, with the goal of better understanding the most pressing mental health needs here in Lyons. And then together, let’s create a plan. Our hope is that this will be the first in a series of similar get-togethers. Are you in?
annual membership meeting that afternoon. There are currently several open seats to serve on the Friends Board. Anyone interested in serving a two-year term with this fun, community-focused group of library lovers should email lyonslibraryfriends@gmail.com for more information. Board positions will be appointed in a brief meeting which will be followed by an exciting presentation by Corrin LaCombe, Natural Habitat Adventures guide and primate expert, on the topic of personal conservation efforts. Other Grand Opening events will include face painting, music, and various storytime activities. Stay tuned for an official schedule of events. Thank You: The staff and Trustees of the Lyons Regional Library cannot wait to show off what we’ve built for you. Please contact us with any questions or concerns – call 303-823-5165, email info@lyonsregionallibrary.com, or visit our Facebook page. We’ll do our best to answer in a timely manner during this transitional period.
benefit from the Lyons Community Foundation’s Annual Community Support Grants, which focus on LCF’s mission to improve the quality of life, build a culture of giving, and encourage positive change for the greater Lyons area. The 12th annual granting cycle will be opening in a few weeks. Applications will be available online at www.lyonscf.org beginning August 1 and will be due September 11, 2019. Stay tuned for more specifics and details on a free grant writing workshop as well as an opportunity to apply to be serve on our grants review committee. If you have an idea or project in mind that will benefit the community, we encourage you to apply. Eligible for grants are non-profit organizations in the greater Lyons area that have 501(c)3 status or a sponsoring organization with 501(c)3 status, government agencies, and schools. The Lyons Community Foundation is a community catalyst dedicated to connecting people who care with the causes that matter. We rely on the contributions of Lyons-area residents and businesses. If you wish to donate or get more involved, please see lyonscf.org.
Lory Barton serves as the Executive Director at LEAF. She’s honored to work to achieve LEAF’s mission of serving as the human services safety net for people in need in the greater Lyons area. To get involveed, reach out: lory@leaflyons.org.
Kara Bauman is the Assistant Director of the Lyons Regional Library.
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