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B •R •I •E •F •S Medical clinic to close in Lyons LYONS – Longmont United Hospital, which is owned by Centura Health, a non-profit, faith-based health care system based in Englewood, decided to close its Centura Health Physician’s Group (CHPG) Primary Care clinic in Lyons on August 1. LUH said in a press release that the Lyons clinic, located at 303 Main Street, was closing due to annual financial losses since opening and a lower volume of patients.
Dr. Matthew Brett is the primary physician at Centura Health Physician’s Group (CHPG) Primary Care clinic in Lyons. LUH said that it would be focusing on locations where most of their patients reside and that a significant number of patients who utilize the Lyons primary care practice live in Longmont. Closing the clinic will be a hardship for many residents in Lyons who do not drive and cannot rely on public transportation. “I believe it is in the best interest of Lyons to maintain local access to medical services, particularly for our seniors,” said Connie Sullivan, mayor of Lyons. “I am encouraged by the dialogue taking place among entities who are interested in finding ways to meet the community’s healthcare needs. The town is committed to exploring how it can support efforts to keep basic medical services available in Lyons.” Continue Briefs on Page 3
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A family of Canada Geese stroll along the water’s edge at Pella Crossing Open Space near Hygiene. Pella Crossing, closed since sustaining heavy damage during the flood of 2013, reopened on April 26. PHOTO BY CATHY RIVERS
Lyons Town Board continues annexation vote on Planet Bluegrass Farm until June 8 By Susan de Castro McCann Redstone Review Editor LYONS – It was a long night in a very crowded Lyons Town Hall. Public hearings were held on three ordinances concerning the annexation of 26.2 acres of Planet Bluegrass Farm (formerly Sandy Williams property) at the eastern intersection of Apple Valley Road and US Highway 36. A fourth public hearing was held on an ordinance to annex the two old water treatment plants formerly owned by Longmont and now owned by Lyons in the Eastern Corridor on Colorado Highway 66. The Bluegrass Farm annexation public hearing lasted until nearly 11 p.m. Over 20 people spoke up at the public hearing giving their opinions, both for and against the annexation. The vast majority of people who spoke were against the annexation, but there were prominent supporters. Craig Ferguson, the managing partner of Planet Bluegrass Ranch (where the bluegrass and
folks festivals are held) presented his plan for Planet Bluegrass Farm, the 26 acres he hopes to annex. The main reason Ferguson said wants to annex the property is to create an alternative parking and camping area for the festivals and to create a venue for weddings which would include music. The county regulations are too restrictive for his business, he said. They limit the days that can be used for parking, which are not enough for the festivals and the number of weddings that can be held there. He made it clear that he would not hold any festivals there, nor would he erect any additional buildings or structures. He would use portable toilets for the campers and weddings just as he does in the parks. “We have been here for 20 years,” said Ferguson. “This is a way for us to ensure our future here.” Currently Ferguson rents LaVern Johnson (formerly Meadow Park) and Bohn Park for concert goers to park and
camp during the festivals. He plans to continue renting Johnson Park but would use the Farm property to absorb the parking and campers from Bohn Park; this would mean less revenue to Lyons. Brian Eyster, from Planet Bluegrass Ranch, said that they would be willing to discuss a plan with the town to pay more for parking in Johnson Park to recoup some of the money lost to the town. Many residents were not persuaded by the explanations. Apple Valley is considered a jewel in Lyons and residents in and around that area expressed concerns about excessive traffic, noise from music at weddings, damage to the environment and following through on promises. Leah Treadwell said that a lot of the work that Ferguson did on the river at Planet Bluegrass Ranch was called into question. Frank Adams from Apple Valley said, “I have an issue with the process. This (ordinance) is much too complicated to complete in this time sched-
ule. Residents only had one opportunity to express their concerns; we should have been involved earlier.” Mike Whipp said that he lived in Apple Valley and he was in favor of the annexation. Whipp also has a wedding business at the former River Bend property and he said that the new business at the Farm would be an asset to Lyons. Musician KC Groves approved of the annexation and the music venues, citing the positive effect that the festivals have on Lyons. Peter Baumgartner from Lyons also wanted to see the annexation go through, saying that he loved the bluegrass concerts. Others addressed the environment. “They will be camping on what was a wetlands,” said Ron McGuckin from Apple Valley. “This is a deer crossing area and this will impact the river and the fish; there will be more noise in our area. A major environmental impact study needs to be done here.” Ed Bruder from Lyons said, “I think this property should stay in the county. I cannot see how this will benefit the town. The town should not get involved in this.” Continue Town on Page 15
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LYONS OBITUARIES John Burke March 30, 1940 – March 9, 2017 John Burke died March 9, 2017, at the age of 76. He died at home surrounded by family, food and views of his beloved Colorado foothills. He leaves wife, Janice Gavan; son Mark of Hilo HI; son Todd of Estes Park, CO; and daughter Liza of Seattle WA. He also leaves granddaughters Chloe and Abra and great-grandchildren Slater and Denali. Born in Syracuse, NY, on March 30, 1940 to John Burke of Portland ME and Marion (Musell) Burke of Syracuse NY, John travelled extensively during high school as Key Club International Trustee and addressed the Canadian Parliament at the age of sixteen. John graduated from Cornell University, Ithaca NY, with an Economics major from the School of Industrial Labor Relations in 1962. An early career in retail with Federated Department Stores was followed by a lifetime focus on nonprofit management, community development, fundraising and philanthropy beginning with an assignment as Field Director for international health care
organization Project HOPE (Rochester NY). John held senior executive positions in higher education serving as VP for External Affairs and Secretary to the Board of Trustees at the University of Northern Colorado (Greeley CO), and in similar roles at Wells College (Aurora NY), and at National College (Chicago IL). In 1985, John founded VisABILITY of Colorado, supplier to national, regional and local nonprofit organizations and public media’s primary source of fundraising, marketing and branding products. John will be remembered for his brilliance, his integrity, his humor, his extraordinary commitment to helping others and his wizardry in the kitchen (with a nod to his Italian immigrant grandmother). After diagnosis of a rare blood cancer, John set out on fishing trips with family and friends to favorite lakes in Wisconsin, Florida and Vermont; he dubbed it his “Circling the Drain Tour.” John requested that there be no funeral service. Instead, he urged that friends and family gather for a clambake next Fall to celebrate life, each other and to enjoy delicious food. Donations may be made in his memo-
ry to an entity about which he was passionate – our local Lyons Regional Library. As a colleague at NPR noted in an internal memo upon John’s death, Last Thursday, the public radio system lost one of its fiercest and finest supporters,
John Burke. John and his wife Janice Gavan were the founders of VisABILITY, major supplier of premiums to stations and other non-profits and the original home of Car Talk’s Shameless Commerce Division. John played many roles in the system over the years and his support and influence are still visible within NPR today. I met John in my first months here at NPR back in 2000, and I often referred to him as my public radio father. John could be difficult, direct and stubborn. He was also brilliant, hysterical, insightful and extraordinarily generous. If you ever did business with VisABILITY, John would insist you stay at their home in Colorado. He said it was because there weren’t any nearby hotels, but I always suspected it was because he wanted to cook for you. And could he ever cook! He asked tough questions and even tougher follow-up questions. He could be infuriating, and he knew it. Equally so, he was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known. He was both a fine storyteller and a great listener. He lived an incredible life, and he died with the same grace and dignity (and irreverence) with which he lived. If you didn’t know him, you may not understand why this matters, but if you were lucky enough to have met him, like I was, you know that our public radio system is better because of his life’s work.
A tribute to my sister: Death makes us more aware of life By Sally King Redstone Review LYONS – My sister, Anne, died on April 22. She was in hospice and then she broke her leg and that did it. She was ready to exit. It took 18 days for her to go and it was amazingly peaceful. I was with her every day and John and I were with King her the morning that she died. How can we possibly traverse the land of our immense connections with someone we love, when it is time for them to go? My dear friend and wild card sister, Anne made her way to the other side on Earth Day, into the arms of Mother Earth. I’d told her that she was brave and I knew in the same breath of my own courage to be present to her life which includes her exit from it. I was oddly relaxed and super alert. I read to her and drew an animal card and we listened to music, I sang an old family favorite, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, and I rubbed soft oil on her head and feet and kissed her forehead many, many times. We had all sorts of visitors. We were honey.
Anne was 77 and had been a resident of Mesa Vista in Boulder for four years. Mesa Vista is like an Indian Reservation. Once you get past the appearance of things, you are an insider and it’s a completely different experience. Anne was truly loved there by her friends and the staff, CNAs, nurses and counselors. And I will miss working with Mesa Vista on behalf of my sister; they are quality people. We saw Anne to the far shore and we were honored to do so. My son-in-law Jacques and I were present at Anne’s cremation at Crist Mortuary. We stepped forward and found it to be superior to stepping back. We sent her to meet the fire with rose petals, beeswax, sage, a sprinkle of cornmeal, two photos and three notes. Anne was surrounded by the love she had given and we rested and worked together in her final days. I am beyond grateful to the care staff at Mesa Vista and Suncrest Hospice and to this whole amazing process we refer to as dying. Sally King is an artist, a painter and sculptor. Her work is displayed all over Lyons and the surrounding area.. She lives in the Lyons area. LEAF held a Volunteer Appreciation Social on May 4 at the Lyons Valley Village community room. Tony St. John (center) was honored as LEAF Volunteer of the Year. Tanya Daty (left)is vice president and secretary of LEAF and Pam Downing (right) is LEAF president. LEAF paid tribute to all those who volunteer for the Meal on Wheels program.
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MAYOR’S CORNER The mid-term milestone assessment By Connie Sullivan, Mayor of Lyons Redstone Review LYONS – This past April the Board of Trustees (BOT) hit the halfway point in the twoSullivan year election term. Milestones such as this lend themselves to taking stock of what has been accomplished and what is yet to be done. I want to start by thanking the trustees and the staff for their hard work and dedication on behalf of the town thus far. Here is a brief summary of what the current BOT has been working on over the past year, as well as a look at the to-do list for the remainder of the term through April 2018. The most significant accomplishment thus far for this BOT is the successful purchase of the defunct water treatment plant properties from Longmont. Several past boards have identified the annexation of this property as a high priority for Lyons in that it offers opportunities for additional economic development, and possibly housing. Despite years of effort by Longmont and Lyons to recruit investors, the property sat idle due to the high cost of bringing in utilities, and the financial risk associated with the town’s policy to obtain voter approval for annexations over five acres. The need for a new public works facility outside the floodplain, along with an economic development grant to cover the cost of extending utilities to the site, provided an opportunity for the town’s water fund to acquire the property. The property will be annexed and ultimately subdivided in a manner that maximizes opportunities for future development that will create jobs and benefit the town. Much of the work of the board centers on ensuring public services are maintained and managing the town’s finances. While the town’s operating budget has seen record revenues from growth in sales tax, the fund that pays for disaster recovery projects was often running a negative balance at the start of the term. The board and staff have put new policies and tools in place to man-
age how grant funds are awarded to avoid over-extending the fund. Significant work has been done to improve the cash-flow procedures between the town and state to speed up reimbursements so that work is not held up. Today, the town is making more informed decisions about how to award recovery projects to avoid cash-flow shortfalls. Disaster recovery remains a pri-
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from property owners who qualify. Additionally, the town is conducting a planning process to determine the best uses for the properties acquired as part of the disaster recovery buy-out programs. Land-use change applications were approved early in this board’s term related to converting the Riverbend property from residential to commercial, and to allow for the construction of six Habitat for Humanity townhomes on the former Valley Bank site. Modifications to the
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mary focus of this board, and shoring up the Grant Fund will allow projects to move forward with additional confidence that the town is not putting the General Fund at risk. Regarding public services, the Utilities and Engineering Board (UEB) has been busy reviewing assessments of our electric fund and storm water master plans in preparation for adoption by the board. These two major studies were commissioned to ensure the town is making informed decisions about how to set fees, and what capital investments are needed. Land use planning has also been a focus of this board. The board recently approved the Lyons Primary Planning Area (LPPA) plan to serve as a guide in considering future annexation requests
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Emily Dusel, executive director of Lyons Emergency and Assistance Fund, said, “We are very worried about a large percentage of LEAF clients who rely on the Lyons Medical Center. Many clients do not have transportation and will not have access to care when the clinic closes.” LUH said in their press release that the hospital staff is notifying all patients of the closure and staff will work directly with each patient to find appropriate alternate primary care options within their network of over 15 primary care providers to ensure that patients do not experience gaps in their care. So far, many patients have not been notified. Longmont United Hospital has five primary care facilities located in Berthoud, Longmont, Southwest Longmont, Niwot and Firestone. Centura was founded in 1996 as a joint venture between
accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance approved by this board to incentivize the creation of ADUs are showing signs of success. The first “legal” detached ADU has been approved, and it is hoped there are more applications to come. Looking ahead to year two, this board will continue to focus on initiating the remaining flood recovery infrastructure projects, including a new public works facility, McConnell and Second Avenue bridges, a pedestrian bridge (location to be determined) and finishing construction of the amenities in Bohn Park. Some funds to complete these projects have expiration dates in late 2017; therefore there is a major push underway to get them through the design and bidding phases so funding can be
Catholic Health Initiatives and Adventist Health System. Centura expanded into Kansas in 2011.
Spirit Hound summer music series LYONS – Summertime is approaching, and it's time to start marking your calendars for the Spirit Hound Distillers summer music series. Nearly every Saturday from May to September, Spirit Hound will be hosting “happy hour” food trucks and music on the backyard patio from 5 to 8 p.m. The kickoff event for the summer patio series is on May 20, World Whisky Day. Lyons’ local 30s swing band Good Manners (Kate Little, Brian Schey, Ian Brighton and Kim Franco) will be doing Spirit Hound the honor of starting the music series off right. Food will be available ALL DAY courtesy of Sweaty Moose, a sustainably- and locally-minded food truck based out of Fort Collins. Visit the Spirit Hound website at www.spirithounds.com or facebook for more information on dates, bands and food trucks – and don’t forget to check out all
maximized. The board will also be contemplating the process to recruit buyers for the property (platted as Lyons Village East) in the eastern corridor, and will likely consider a few additional annexation requests from property owners who have been waiting for the LPPA process to conclude. The board has recently given direction to the staff and the Planning and Community Development Commission (PCDC) to propose permanent zoning for the dog park and south ten acres in Bohn Park, as well as the newly acquired buy-out properties. Another project on the to-do list involves considering how to protect the historic integrity of our downtown district. Lyons participates in the national Main Street program, which helps small towns preserve their historic buildings. Currently, there are no standards in place regarding how development can occur in the downtown area that would prevent someone from tearing down a historic building or erecting a building that conflicts with the character of downtown. The Lyons Urban Renewal Authority (URA) provides funding for historic preservation and offers a new tool for ensuring we protect the town’s historic assets. On a personal note, I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to serve the town as mayor over this past year, and look forward to the opportunities and experiences year two is sure to bring. Lyons enjoys a reputation around the state as being a friendly, capable, resilient community blessed by natural surroundings and a steady supply of talented musicians and artists. Nearly everyone I meet has a fond memory of a recent visit they want to share. This sense of pride keeps me motivated to ensure we reach our goals of completing our recovery, maintaining fiscal stability and providing experiences that create a rich sense of community for our residents and visitors. How lucky we are to live in this great town. Connie Sullivan was elected mayor on April 5th, 2016. Prior to becoming mayor, she served two terms on the Town Board of Trustees beginning in 2012. Connie and her husband Neil are the owners of the St. Vrain Market located in downtown Lyons on Main Street. For comments or questions, email csullivan@townoflyons.com.
the other fun events planned for the summer (Father’s Day cigar and whisky pairing event). Speaking of summer and extra daylight, the distillery tasting room hours have now extended to 8 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday. And don’t forget that customers who walk or bike down to the distillery get 50 percent off their first drink. So bike down, grab a cocktail and head out into the backyard. For more information, call 303-823-5696. Spirit Hound Distillers is located at 4196 Ute Highway in Lyons.
Lyons Outdoor Games and Burning Can LYONS – The Lyons Outdoor Games and Burning Can Festival will take place on June 3 and 4. Oskar Blues’ Burning Can Fest at Lyons Outdoor Games will take place in Bohn Park at 201 Second Avenue in Lyons on Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. There will be over 50 craft breweries, trail running, biking, kayaking, yoga, kids zone and on-site camping – Continue Briefs on Page 8
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LOCAL The next generation of musicians at RockyGrass By Katherine Weadley Redstone Review LYONS – After 45 years RockyGrass has a rhythm of its own. This three-day bluegrass festival held July 28 – 30, on the grounds of Planet Bluegrass in Lyons, brings musicians, songwriters and musical experience fans from all over the world as well as from down the street. Familiar names such as The Infamous Stringdusters, Tim O’Brien Band, Sam Bush Bluegrass Band, Del McCoury Band and Peter Rowan are perennial favorites that grace the stage. Music producers Steve Sysmanski and Lyons local Craig Ferguson and their staff understand what brings people back year after year is an eclectic mix of the familiar, fresh faces and opportunities to meet up-and-coming acts. Many of these yet-to-be main acts participate in the contests provided by RockyGrass that give unknown talent a chance to make it big. This has been true since the first Rocky Mountain Bluegrass Festival was held in 1973. Past instrument finalists have included such nowfamiliar names as Mark O’Connor (1974), Tim O’Brien (1975), Jake Joliff (2007), as well as recent band winners Steep Canyon Rangers (2001), Railsplitters (2013) and Rapidgrass Quintet (2015). Beautiful instruments as well as cash are included as prizes every year. Instruments include a J.F. Devereux fiddle, a Gibson Sam Bush Signature Model F-5 mandolin, and Gibson J-29 acoustic guitar, among others. However,
while all contestants enjoy the experience, the most coveted prize is the recognition. Last year’s 2016 RockyGrass Band winners were The Wooks from Lexington, KY. This year they’ll perform a full main stage set on Friday, July 18.
The Wooks, from Lexington, KY, were the 2016 RockyGrass Band winners. They return for a Friday night performance at this year’s festival PHOTO BY TIM BENKO All 12 RockyGrass contestants must be registered in advance and hold tickets to RockyGrass. Time limit is three minutes per song. Contestants play two songs in the preliminary round and two songs in the final round if they finish in the top three. Repeats of preliminary songs are not allowed in the finals. One backup musician is
allowed but no electric instruments or pickups are allowed. Performers at the festival or at the previous week’s RockyGrass Academy are not allowed as backup performers. The picking contest is judged “in the blind”, which means the judges will not be in the audience. Registration for the 2017 band contest is sold out. Tickets went on sale on Dec. 6, 2016. The registration fee was $75. As of this writing there was still room in the guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and dobro contest with a $15 entry fee for each contest. More information can be found at www.bluegrass.com. If you miss the contests at RockyGrass you can catch more contests at the 27th Rocky Mountain Folks Festival also held in Lyons on the Planet Bluegrass Ranch. The dates are August 18 – 20. Done differently than RockyGrass, this competition is The Songwriter Showcase. It is a nationally-recognized singer-songwriter competition, open to anyone who writes and performs original music, and who is not currently signed to a major recording or publishing deal. Contestants are judged on the quality of the song’s composition, vocal delivery, and the overall performance. While there are many international and national acts that are old favorites this summer, if you plan on attending either festival, make sure you are aware that your options include “I knew them when” moments of the next generation of famous musical artists. Katherine Weadley is a long-time Lyons resident and is the director of Lyons Regional Library. She has been writing about Planet Bluegrass for over 15 years.
Events at the Lyons Regional District Library Starting June 1, the Lyons Regional LIbrary will be open an extra day, Thursday, from 10:30 am to 5 p.m. This schedule continues through September. The library is located at 405 Main Street.
Josh the Baby Otter visited a Lyons Elementary class on May 8, accompanied by Principal Andrew Moore and Lyons Lions Club president Jerry Tabor. The Josh costume was worn by Jeff Foreman, whose 7- and 10year-old sons drowned in an accident in the Little Thompson River one year to the day before the Lyons school event. Jeff, with help from the Lions Club, now promotes children’s water safety through a book and video at schools and churches.
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OPTIONS LCF Scholarship recipients announced By Kristen Bruckner Redstone Review LYONS – The Lyons Community Foundation has announced the winners of the 2017 Student Scholarships. The winBruckner ners are Maddie Maguire (Gerald Boland Memorial Scholarship), Cole Berreman (Steve Ralston Memorial Scholarship), Nicole Smith (“Uncle Bud” Winker Memorial Scholarship), Kyle Frohling and CeAnn Udovich (Joel Mack Memorial Scholarships) and Grayson Thomas (LCF Scholarship). These stand-out students are recognized as leaders in academics, communitymindedness and athletics. The scholarships are $1,000 each and may be applied to any institution of higher learning. The recipients were formally recognized at Lyons High School on May 16. Over the years, the scholarship program has been an important piece of the LCF legacy. Since 2008, over $26,000 has gone to dozens of Lyons-area students to aid in their dreams of attending college. In some cases, first generation college students’ college careers have been launched, thanks in part to this assistance. If one considers the impact of LCF scholarships in a small school, historically one in five graduates will merit an award. While it may not seem like a huge amount with the high cost of college
tuition, it can certainly fill a gap in providing resources to a student embarking on the journey. In addition to scholarships, the Lyons Community Foundation has historically made many grants to local area schools. A local leader in the school community, Kathy Leiding, has recently come back to serve on the LCF Advisory Board. The former teacher and athletic director recently retired after serving in Lyons for 28 years. Kathy was one of the founding board members of LCF in 2008, and has seen the impact on Lyons schools first-hand. Since 2008, $68,000 has gone to Lyons schools to support everything from the booster club, field trips, student service groups, the band and more. As Kathy Leiding describes, “The school is the lifeblood of a community. It’s where parents meet each other and you see the impact of volunteer contributions and community involvement. In particular in a small school, there are only so many resources to go around. One of the reasons I got involved in LCF in the first place was to further support school enrichment in areas such as robotics, after-prom and technology. With a foundation like LCF, fundraising efforts can be consolidated and giving will go farther.” Debbie Simms, Chair of the LCF Executive Committee adds “We are so thrilled to have Kathy back on board. Her commitment to the schools and the whole community of Lyons is tremen-
dous. Her well-deserved retirement allows us to tap into her spirit of contributing.” Indeed. Along with founders Christy Crosser and Connie Eyster, the original board including Kathy Leiding, Dorothy Pelluchoud, Nancy Hammons, Rick England, and Mystie Bracket had the vision 10 years ago to start something spe-
willingness to contribute by the people of Lyons is truly amazing.” Ten years in, the Lyons Community Foundation is going strong. The support for the wide-range of projects supported is still evident despite increased competition from other nonprofits in the area. The goal of the foundation is to continue to support life in
LCF’s first board. From left, back row: Rick England, Connie Eyster, Mystie Bracket, Dorothy Pelluchoud, and Bill Palmer. Front row: Christy Crosser, Nancy Hammons and Kathy Leiding. LCF has been providing grants and scholarships since 2008. cial. As one looks around Lyons and notices public art, garden plantings, enjoys music in the park, one can’t help but notice LCF’s impact. At a recent donor event, a grant recipient remarked, “I’ve never lived in a community where people are so caring. The generosity and
Lyons and work collaboratively with other organizations such as LEAF, the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission, Lyons Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, Lyons Historical Society, and the Town of Lyons. These groups have all seen the supContinue LCF on Page 15
LAHC makes connections at Colorado Creative Industries Summit By Chrystal DeCoster Redstone Review LYONS – For the third consecutive year, Betsy Hubner and I have attended the Colorado Creative Industries’ summit on behalf of the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC), of DeCoster which we are board members. This year’s May summit was held in Breckenridge, a town of 4,540. The primary venue was Riverwalk Center, a versatile 750-seat hall. Other community gathering spaces nestle together in restored historic buildings as the nucleus of the Arts District Campus, designed as an epicenter / catalyst of creative expression. Fort Collins hosted the 2015 CCI summit and Carbondale did likewise in 2016. Through representation
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ECOLOGY What are those orange tags in Sandstone Park? By Greg Lowell Redstone Review LYONS – Sandstone Park is aflutter with nearly a hundred bright orange tags hanging from its trees, courtesy of an ambitious project by Lyons Elementary School fourth-graders who seek to raise public awareness of the benefits of trees. Almost anyone can cite the obvious advantages of trees, such as shade on a hot day or timber for building, but the fourth-graders’ tree tagging project educates us further by focusing on the environmental and economic values of individual trees, based on their type and size. The project was part of the school’s annual Arbor Day festivities. The project also served to help the town retain its status as a Tree City USA member. The fourth-graders, led by teachers Dawn Lundell and Shiryla Johnson, first went to the park and identified the types of trees, then measured their circumferences. Each tree was assigned to a pair of students. Back in the classroom, students then used an online calculating tool to determine the annual benefits of each tree in regard to storm water runoff reduction, carbon dioxide reduction, electrical energy savings and property value increase. On April 20, the students returned to the park and labeled their trees. One side of each tag shows the type of tree, its diameter and the students who were responsible for the calculations that appear on the reverse side of the tag.
The project was coordinated by Lyons Ecology Advisory Board member Fay Marshall. “This project was a great fit for both the students to learn and for the public to become aware of the value of trees,” said Marshall. The idea for the project was first proposed by Town of Lyons Flood Recovery Planner Matt Manley, who was familiar with a similar project in South Carolina. Capturing water, reducing carbon While covering a small area, the 86 trees in Sandstone Park analyzed by the students showed a surprising environmental and economic effect. Over the course of a normal year, those trees: • Intercept, store or slow down 221,498 gallons of storm water runoff that would normally run unabated and cause erosion or flooding. • Absorb 39,982 pounds of carbon from the atmosphere. • Save 10,271 kilowatt hours of energy through their shade, wind reduction and evapotranspiration of water. • Increase property value by an average of $54 per tree (assuming each tree was on a private property). A detailed explanation of each of the values shown on the orange tags follows: • Stormwater Runoff – Unabated runoff from rain storms washes harmful chemicals into waterways, increases erosion and sends sediment into local rivers and streams. Trees act as mini-reservoirs, controlling runoff by intercepting and holding rain on leaves, branches and bark; increasing infiltration and storage of rainwater
Plant sale will benefit Botanic Gardens The Botanic Gardens annual plant sale will be held May 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. behind Steamboat Mountain Foods at 454 Main St. On sale will be perennials, native plants, herbs, vegetables, colorful T-shirts and hanging baskets. The proceeds of the sale will benefit the Lyons Botanic Gardens – a project that will feature native plants in a public garden open to all. The Botanic Gardens group is currently seeking town property on which to establish the gardens. The Town of Lyons Ecology Advisory Board will also be handing out copies of the book, “Noxious Weeds of Colorado” while supplies last. A Lyons Community Foundation grant made purchase of the books possible. The Botanic Gardens project also is responsible for the Lyons Walking Arboretum, a joint project with Lyons Ecology Advisory Board; brochures for the Arboretum will be available at the plant sale.
LES fourth graders Anni Haakenson (left) and Audrey Besen tag their honey locust tree in Sandstone Park April 20. PHOTO BY GREG LOWELL
through the tree’s root system; and reducing soil erosion by slowing rainfall before it strikes the soil. • Carbon Dioxide Reduction – How significant is this number? Most car owners of an “average” car (mid-sized sedan) drive 12,000 miles generating about 11,000 pounds of CO2 every year. A flight from New York to Los Angeles adds 1,400 pounds of CO2 per passenger. Trees can have an impact by reducing atmospheric carbon by sequestering (locking up) CO2 in their roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested; trees near buildings reduce heatContinue Trees on Page 15
Mojo Taqueria reopens after recovering from fire damage By Don Moore Redstone Review
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INSIGHT How did we get from “Flying the Friendly Skies” to airline thugs beating up passengers? By John Gierach Redstone Review LYONS – I was thinking about the unreasonable demands schedules make on the chaotic universe we live in. This thought arrived as I was reviewing my morning while riding the elevator up to my room in Gierach the Alexis Hotel in downtown Seattle. I’d driven myself to the airport, left my car in a remote lot, taken the shuttle to the terminal, gotten through security, found my gate, flown from Denver to Seattle with my single carry-on, met the driver holding a sign with my name on it, ridden to the hotel in a shiny black Lincoln Town Car and strolled into the lobby a little after noon. I was there to promote my new book, so this had all been arranged and paid for by the publisher, Simon & Schuster, which made it seem to go even more smoothly. Some people always expect their complicated plans to work out, but not me, so when they do I can’t help feeling like the final link in an unlikely chain of events. In the room I made the obligatory courtesy call to the bookstore to let them know I’d arrived in town and then, with several hours to kill, I dug out a rain slicker and strolled out into the wet streets to have a look around. I walked the ten blocks uphill to the Pike Street Market, which is the best free show in town with its vegetable stands, fish mongers, souvenir T-shits, post cards, crafts of all kinds, luscious-smelling food stalls and a mixed crowd representing the historic diversity of an old port city. The food stalls were tempting, but I sometimes get butterflies before an event, so I played it safe with fish and chips at a little seafood restaurant. The secret to fish and chips is to only order it when they bother to tell you what kind of fish it is and this place offered a rare choice of halibut or cod. Panhandlers were scarce that day – probably because of the steady rain – but I found a young guy tucked into a dry spot under an overhang with his hat out. He was plunking on a well-worn banjo and had a gray tiger kitten on a leash. I have a soft spot for unobtrusive street musicians and the kitten reminded me of my late tomcat, Fearless Bob, who in his too-short tenure on earth taught me more about life than all my college professors, mentors and role models combined. So I gave the guy enough money to elicit a startled look – hoping some of it would go for cat
LAHC Continued from Page 5 believe will “instill meaning; a greater sense of identity and understanding of where we live, work and visit – creating memorable experiences for all.” Ten pieces will be placed throughout town and community members will vote for the recipient of a $1000 “People’s Choice Award.” Owsley shared helpful tools and
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to an airline employee. Half a dozen other passengers recorded the event on their smartphones and it had naturally gone viral. My second thought was sympathy for the doctor with his concussion, knocked-out front teeth and public humiliation, but I’d flown United just that morning, so my first thought was uncomplicated relief that it wasn’t me. I used to feel guilty about my self-centeredness, but finally realized it’s just an inheritance from the millions of years’ worth of survival instinct that allowed my ancestors to stay alive to reproduce and there’s nothing I can do about it. I heard about this incident off and on over the next few days and everyone had an opinion. Mine was that this was the inevitable result of the attitude of big busi-
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ness that has gradually changed from “the customer is always right” of the 1950s and 60s to the more recent “shut up and do what you’re told.” It may also explain why we now have a president who, the evidence suggests, is using his office to further enrich himself like some strutting little Third World dictator while Republicans in Congress try their best to ignore the obvious. It’s entirely logical from their point of view: why maintain a moral center when it can be worth billions not to? After two days in Seattle I flew to Missoula, Montana, on Alaska Airlines for another event. After checking into the Doubletree Hotel I called a writer friend who agreed to meet me for dinner before the signing. Then I stepped outside for a smoke and watched a fly fisherman hook and land a foot-long trout from the Clark Fork River, which somehow put things into perspective. The next day, as I waited for my United flight back to Denver, I joked with a woman sitting next to me at the gate about being dragged off the plane. She smiled and said, “Oh, I wouldn’t worry about that. At least for the next few weeks United is gonna treat its passengers like royalty.” The saga of Dr. Dao ended as well as these things ever end. Within a week his lawyer announced a settlement with the airline for an “undisclosed amount,” which we understand to mean well into seven figures. (In America we assume that any injury or insult can be remedied with the application of a large amount of money, although in practice that doesn’t always pan out.) Meanwhile, United said that instead of those paltry little vouchers they’ll now offer bumped travelers as much as $10,000 in cash to give up their seats. I’ll believe that when I see it, but if true it will at least move the violence from the plane out to the gate where passengers will fight each other for the big payoff. As for the doctor himself, he couldn’t have imagined that he’d become the poster boy for passengers’ rights, but now that he is, he’s stuck with it. Maybe he’ll never fly again and no one would blame him; or maybe he’ll be talked into writing a book and in a year or so he’ll be flying around the country promoting it. He might find himself in Seattle with time to kill, go for a walk and, with the settlement money burning a hole in his pocket, slip that banjo player a twenty so he can feed his cat. John Gierach is an outdoor and fly fishing writer who writes books and columns for magazines. His books include Trout Bum, Sex Death and Fly fishing, and Still Life with Brook Trout. His new book, A Fly Rod of Your Own, is now out and available at book stores and fly fishing shops everywhere including South Creek Ltd. on Main Street in Lyons.
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CONTEXT Planet Bluegrass talks about what they plan to do with the Williams’ property By Brian Eyster Redstone Review LYONS – In 2015 Planet Bluegrass purchased the 26-acre Williams Property on the northwest corner of Apple Valley Road and Highway 36 in unincorporated Boulder County. The property includes a barn and farm residence, mature trees on both sides of the North St. Vrain River, as well as open ranch pasture on the north half across from Eagle Canyon. As the next property up the river from the Planet Bluegrass Ranch, we saw this as a rare opportunity to relocate the festival parking and camping from Bohn Park (nearly a mile from the festival grounds) to this property adjacent to the festivals. This new location would be safer for pedestrians, more convenient, and provide more stability in planning for the future. Unfortunately, the property’s current Boulder County zoning allows events (upon special review) only up to 72 hours long. Since our campers often arrive a day before our 3-day festivals, this 72-hour restriction is impractical. So to allow parking and camping for our festivals, we are seeking to annex this property, now known as the “Planet Bluegrass Farm,” into the Town of Lyons with commercial entertainment zoning (CE-1), the same zoning as the Planet Bluegrass Ranch. For most of the year (approximately 355 days), the PB Farm will look like it does today, functioning as a farm residence with open pastures and livestock. For up
we will have safer festival access for pedestrians, fewer shuttle buses on the roads, less traffic congestion caused by pedestrian crossings and fewer cars parking in neighborhoods. The primary use as a farm preserves the historical green gateway into the Town of Lyons. Public use of Bohn Park will no longer be limited during festival weeks, allowing greater use for Bohn’s new sports fields, recreation facili-
accounts for more than 70 percent of the town’s festival revenue. To help make up for the loss of Bohn Park revenue, we are open to discussing future camping fee increases, as well as shorter LaVern Johnson Park campground leasto 10 days per year, coinciding with the es to allow the town to sell more prefestivals on the Planet Bluegrass Ranch, and post- festival camping. the Farm will host festival parking and The Board of Trustees held a public camping. No amplified festival music; no hearing on the annexation on May 15. festival stages – just parking and camping They voted to continue the during the festivals. public hearing to June 8 at 6 To help us afford the p.m. If they approve the property, we are also annexation an election will seeking the right to host be held at a future date to minor events like wedbe determined. dings and farm-to-table We respect and admire the dinners. But we are simcharacter of Apple Valley, and ply requesting a compawe intend to be good resirable number of events dents and neighbors. We’d (16) and same noise cite our more than two restrictions (appropriate decades of stewardship for the amplified music) that Planet Bluegrass Ranch and are allowed under the caring for our community current Boulder County here in Lyons and for the zoning. global environment. In general, however, To be as open and transparwith this annexation ent as possible, we have posted agreement we are giv- A view of the Planet Bluegrass Farm property off of Apple Valley Road, numerous documents and offiing up many of the uses which includes a barn, farm residence, and mature trees on both sides of the and rights allowed by North St. Vrain River. Planet Bluegrass wants the town of Lyons to annex the cial filings on our “Planet Bluegrass Farm Annexation” the current Boulder property and change the zoning. Facebook page. We’d love to County zoning, such as hear your thoughts and comthe right to build addiments – via our Facebook page (@planettional structures on the property. With ties and picnic areas. On the flip side, the town will lose bluegrassfarm), by email (farm@bluethe proposed zoning, if we decide to add additional structures after the annexa- the festival revenue generated from grass.com), or by phone 303-823-0848. tion, we would need to have a revised site Bohn parking and camping (approxiBrian Eyster represents Planet Bluegrass. plan approved by both the PCDC and the mately 30 percent of current town’s festival revenue). But we are making a Planet Bluegrass is a bluegrass and folks fesBoard of Trustees. We believe this annexation offers many long-term commitment to continue tival concert venue offering concerts mostly benefits to the town. By moving the park- leasing LaVern Johnson Park for festival in the summer. Planet Bluegrass is owned by ing much closer to the festival grounds, camping – a lease which usually Craig Ferguson and his partner.
Neighborhoods object to proposed annexation of Apple Valley Farm By Frank Adams Redstone Review LYONS – Foreseeing a diminishing of their quiet life style, residents of Apple Valley and Eagle Canyon are organizing to protect their neighborhoods. This week they and their spokespersons came to the Town of Lyons trustee’s meeting and brought their objections to the proposed annexation of the Williams Farm, which lies on the northeast edge of Apple Valley, by Planet Bluegrass. This little wedge of valley, only a little over 2 miles long, is one of the most historic thoroughfares in unincorporated
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attendees can make a whole weekend out of it. Rocky Mountain revelry will ensue with music from The Humble and headlining act Rubblebucket, plus Colorado craft cuisine from a half dozen food vendors. For more information on Burning Can and Outdoor Games go to www.lyonsburningcan.com or to the Town of Lyons website.
Food Pantry needs items LYONS – Now that summer is on the way and many people are planting their gardens, you might consider planting a row of vegetables for the Food Pantry, located at the Lyons Community Church basement at 350 Main Street. The Food Pantry accepts food donations on Wednesday afternoons. Steamboat Mountain Natural Foods, on the corner of Fifth Avenue and High Street, will accept food donations for the Food Pantry on Tuesdays. The Pantry is asking for healthy snacks for kids. The volunteers hand out bags of snacks for kids for an after-school snack when families come into the Food Pantry. Some examples are juice boxes, Horizon milk, puddings, crackers, granola bars, fruit cups, pretzels, baked chips, etc. Cleaning products, soap, hand lotion, paper products and all non-food items are always needed at the pantry because these items cannot be purchased with food stamps. They also need assorted soups and canned fruit. The Food Pantry helps over 40 families a week. Continue Briefs on Page 14
Boulder County. With its winding river spilling through the forested land, it once was the threshold path for Indians to travel up St. Vrain Canyon to the heights above. It also was part of the original highway route to Estes Park, prior to the blasting of canyon walls to create a shorter road link. Developing the former Williams Ranch into a commercially zoned area will have a significant adverse impact on the quality of life and subsequent loss of property values for the residents of Apple Valley, Eagle Canyon and other neighbors. Residents are concerned that the annexation schedule and process is not allowing for sufficient public review
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and analysis of all aspects of an annexation of this size and complexity. We would like to see further opportunity for public input and review of the original proposal and any subsequent revisions to the annexation documents. In addition to the possible future loss of property values, the residents have a list of specific concerns: the noise generated by the proposed wedding venue at the farm, with sound “reverberating off the canyon walls up Apple Valley”; the possible threat to wetlands is a very serious concern to residents and the lack of an environmental impact report, as is normally done for a major project. This is an excerpt from the letter to Lyons Board of Trustees.
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PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL Lyons High School Senior Class of 2017 Post-Secondary Plans, Scholarships, and Awards Ethan Allen Baker University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, Finance; Academic Letter, 6 semesters; Future Business Leaders of America Officer; Junior ROTC Academic Team Commander Cole Wesley Berreman Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, Environmental Science; National Honor Society; Academic Letter, 4 semesters; Varsity Letter Soccer, 2 yrs, Track 1 yr; Silver Creek HS Soccer Raptor Award, Soccer Conference Champs 2016; Lyons Community Spirit Award; Volunteer, Deep Blue Sea Foundation / Denver Aquarium; Volunteer, Colorado Ocean Coalition; Founding Member of Lyons Lions Leo Club; Ben Franklin Electric Club of Northern California Award; Border States Scholarship; Augustana College Dean’s Scholarship; Augustana Environmental Studies Scholarship; In Memory of Steve Ralston Scholarship Gareth Dudley Boys Front Range Community College, Architecture; Academic Letter, 3 semesters; Jazz Band Anne Marie Bryson Working; then FRCC, Hydroponics; Volunteer art teacher at Clementine Studios; Volunteer, Chase the Music, performing for critically ill children Taylor Grace Christiansen Adams State University, Alamosa, Accounting; CoValedictorian; National Honor Society Treasurer; Student Council Treasurer; Leo Club Treasurer; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Varsity Letter Basketball, 4 yrs, Track, 2 yrs; All Conference Basketball Honorable Mention, 1 yr; All Conference 2nd team, 1 yr, 1st team, 1 yr; All Conference Track, 1 yr; Twin Peaks Rotary Student of the Month for Female Academic Athlete; Optimist Club Outstanding Student Award; Merit Scholarship at Adams State University; Basketball Scholarship at Adams State University; McConnell Outstanding Senior Athlete Girls Basketball
alternate; Combined League Jazz Band; Twin Peaks Rotary Student of the Month for Music; Longmont United Hospital Volunteer, 3 yrs; Longmont United Hospital Volunteers Award Elizabeth Ann Jonjak Plahn Lawrence University, Appleton, WI, Business Management, emphasis on Sports Management; National Honor Society, VicePresident; Student Council Student Body President; Academic Letter, 6 semesters; Varsity Letter Softball, 4 yrs, Basketball, 4 yrs, Track, 4 yrs; All Conference Softball, 3 yrs, Honorable Mention, 1 yr; All State Softball, 1 yr; All Conference Basketball, 1 yr; Colorado Elite Basketball Club, 6 yrs; All State CCGS Basketball, 1 yr; All State CCGS Softball, 1 yr; Band 4 yrs; Twin Peaks Rotary Student of the Month for Community Service; Lyons Multi-Sport Athlete Award; Lyons Leo Club, 2 yrs; Lawrence University Alumni Scholarship; Lawrence More Light Scholarship; Lyons Outstanding Senior Athlete Softball Bridger Ashley Keane Colorado State University, Business; Varsity Letter Basketball, 4 yrs, Soccer 3 yrs; First team in history to win Conference Soccer at Silver Creek High School; Club Basketball for Colorado Titans and Longmont Rush; Community Service participant, Lyons Lions Club; Outstanding Senior Athlete Boys Basketball Dawson Brady Kelly McCook Junior College, McCook, Nebraska, Business or Landscape Architecture; Continue to play baseball at the upper level; Varsity Letter Baseball, 4 yrs, Basketball, 3 yrs, Football, 2 yrs; F. LaVerne Johnson Memorial Scholarship; Lyons Outstanding Senior Athlete Baseball Abel Isaac Kincaid Front Range Community College; Academic Letter, 2 semesters; Lyons Outstanding Student Athlete Boys Cross Country Cory Robert Kohler Metro State University, then CU Denver, Multimedia / Cinematography; Started the Chess Club at Lyons MSHS; Participated in Theater, filmed for the football team
Tyler Dominick Curry Chadron State College; Varsity Letter Football, 4 yrs, Wrestling 4 yrs, Track 1 yr
Brenna Mae Kuskie University of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Elementary Education; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; National Honor Society; Student Council Vice-President; Varsity Letter Track, 4 yrs, Cross Country, 1 yr, Volleyball, 1 yr; All Conference Track, 2yrs; 2A State Vault Champion; 2A State Vault Runner up; Academic Scholarship University of Sioux Falls; Track and Field (Pole Vault) Scholarship, University of Sioux Falls; Boulder County Frank Stenson Scholarship for Track and Field; McConnell Outstanding Senior Athlete Girls Track
Brendan Matthew Davis Saint Anselm College, New Hampshire, Secondary Education History; Varsity Letter Lacrosse, 3 yrs
Jack Aaron Lea Front Range Community College, Volunteer, HOPE: Homeless Outreach Providing Encouragement
Sean Miles Christopher Eaton University of Colorado at Boulder, History; President, GSA Club; Participated in Theatre
Katherine Marie Luttrell University of Northern Colorado, Spanish, teacher licensure 7 – 12 with TESL Endorsement; Academic Letter, 4 semesters; VicePresident , GSA Club; UNC Presidential Scholarship; Cumbres Scholarship; Hilltop Guild of Allenspark Scholarship
Ricardo Cortez Rodriguez Front Range Community College, Business Administration; Varsity Letter Football, 3 yrs; Welker Scholarship
Kyle Dean Frohling South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, Food Science; Varsity Letter Football, 4 yrs, Basketball, 3 yrs, Track, 4 yrs; All Conference Football, 2 yrs; Lyons Multi-Sport Athlete Award; Joel Mack Memorial Scholarship; Lyons Lions Club Senior Athlete Football; Lyons Outstanding Senior Athlete Boys Track Lee James Haga Working; Apprenticeship for a Trade Colton Lucas Hanratty Colorado State University’ Mechanical Engineering; Academic Letter, 5 semesters; Varsity Letter Track, 4 yrs; Eagle Scout; CSU Green & Gold Scholarship; Lyons Lions Club Scholarship Samantha Briar Harris Front Range Community College, then UNC, Special Education; Academic Letter, 2 semesters; Varsity Letter Swimming, 1 yr; Volunteer, Special Olympics Gymnastics Graeme Michael Heitke University of Northern Colorado, Theatre, Sports Science; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Choir Letter, 1 yr; Volunteer, Lynne’s Tapestry Theatre, helping mentally disadvantaged people with a chance to learn how to act Teagan Autumn Johnson-Moore University of Colorado, Boulder, Integrative Physiology; National Honor Society; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Team USA Junior National Member, 3 yrs, Trials for this year’s team May 18 – 20, 2017; Junior / U23 World Championships, 3 yrs; Combined League Concert Band, 2 yrs; St. Vrain Honor Band, 2 yrs; All State Band
Madison Victoria-Mae Maguire University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, Nursing; National Honor Society; Student Council; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Yearbook Editor; Varsity Letter Volleyball, 4 yrs, Basketball, 4 yrs, Track, 1 yr; Show Choir, 4 yrs; Volleyball All Conference Honorable Mention, 2 yrs; State Volleyball Qualifier, 3 yrs; 3rd Place Volleyball State Finisher, 1 yr; Volleyball 2a Assist leader, 2 yrs; Basketball Sportsmanship Award, 2 yrs; Student Council Vice President, 3 yrs; School District Student Advisory Board; Mile High League Student Advisory; Twin Peaks Rotary Student of the Month for Balanced / Well Rounded Student; Volunteer, 4th grade summer school teacher; Middle School Track Coach, 3 yrs; Elks Scholarship; WUE Scholarship; Gerald Boland Memorial Scholarship; Lyons Lions Club Outstanding Senior Athlete Volleyball; Lyons High School and the Mile High League Senior of the Year Award; CHSAA “Active Scholars” Award Peyton Antonio Medina Front Range Community College, Business Management; Varsity Letter Football, 3 yrs Ever Johan Ortiz-Valdez Police Academy; Varsity Letter Wrestling, 3 yrs, Football, 2 yrs; Took care of evacuees’ animals during the flood; Have done ridealongs with the Police Department Melissa Rene Romero Front Range Community College, Nursing; Gene McCain Service Award
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April Wine Fidelia Scheib Valdez University of Northern Colorado, Criminal Justice; Student Council; Varsity Letter Cheer, 3 yrs, Track, 1 yr, Volleyball, 1 yr; All Conference Cheer, 1 yr; Humane Society Volunteer; Lyons Outstanding Senior Athlete Cheer Grace Ellen Simonsen Going to Tanzania to teach English for 2 months as part of a volunteer program, then Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO, Adolescent Psychology; Volunteer for the middle school, both helping with academics and track; Twin Peaks Rotary Student of the Month for Creative Writing Nicole Marie Smith University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Computer Security (cyber-security); National Honor Society; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Student Council Senior Class President; UCCS Chancellor’s Scholarship; UCCS Reach Your Peak Scholarship; Welker Scholarship; Evelyn Elder Memorial Scholarship; Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship; Kathy Hall Future Impact Scholarship; Pearl Group Above All Scholarship; American Legion Paul David Rodriquez Vietnam Memorial Scholarship; Uncle Louis “Bud” Winkler Memorial Scholarship; F. LaVerne Johnson Memorial Scholarship Grayson Domenica Thomas University of Edinburgh, Scotland, Archaeology; CoValedictorian; National Honor Society President; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Leo Club President; Varsity Letter Cross Country, 3 yrs, Track, 2 yrs; Girl Scouts of America, Ambassador; Girl Scouts of America Destinations Scholarship 2013, 2014; Lyons Community Foundation Scholarship CeAnn Christine Udovich University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Mechanical Engineering; Salutatorian; National Honor Society Secretary; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Varsity Letter Cross Country, 4 yrs, Track, 4 yrs; All Conference Cross Country; All Conference Track; All State Cross Country; All State Track; Lyons Leo Club Vice-President; Lyons Community Spirit Award; Optimist Club Outstanding Student Award; Cross Country ArdansJackson Award; John Lynch Award; UCCS Athletic Scholarship; UCCS Academic Scholarship; Bruce Tashiro Scholarship for Track & Field; Joel Mack Memorial Scholarship; Lyons Lions Club Scholarship; Lyons Outstanding Senior Athlete Girls Cross Country Aaron Abraham Vasquez Front Range Community College, then UNC; Varsity Letter Football, 3 yrs, Wrestling, 3 yrs,Track, 2 yrs; Wrestling State Qualifier; Welker Scholarship; EFSVV-FRCC Partnership Scholarship; Hispanic Education Foundation Scholarship; Hilltop Guild of Allenspark Scholarship; F. LaVerne Johnson Memorial Scholarship; Lyons Lions Club Outstanding Senior Athlete Wrestling; Lyons High School and the Mile High League Senior of the Year Award Nicholas Christopher Whitfield Working, in Georgia; Attending Community College in Georgia Chase Daniel Willie University of Colorado at Boulder, Technology, Arts & Media; Academic Letter, 6 semesters; High School Mountain Bike Team; Varsity Letter Mountain Bike, 1 yr; Featured in the Month of Photography Teen Show in The Rino District of Denver; Twin Peaks Rotary Student of the Month for Male Academic Athlete; Yearbook Editor; CU Colorado Outstanding Student Award; CU President’s Leadership Class Award; CU Regent Scholarship
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Arts and Entertainment in the Lyons Area By MinTze Wu Redstone Review
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LYONS The Stone Cup Café will continue showing works of PJ Andrews for the month of May Wu and June. Self-taught in the folk art tradition and influenced by Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol, PJ’s animated works blend the world of contemporary pop and folk art with exuberance and flair. Though simple to the point of elegant, PJ’s “diamond dust” efforts offer a new dimension never before realized within animation art. Music line-up for the month includes Jesse Garland and John Armstrong’s Jazz, Blues and Broadway on June 17; Jill Cohn’s Folk-American on June 18; Enion Pelta-Tiller’s Classical on June 23 and July 14; Harmony and Brad’s Acoustic Pop-Rock on June 24; Kyle Sherman’s Acoustic Folk/Indie on June 25; Americana Singer-Songwriter Bethel Steele on July 1; The Wildwoods on July 2; Caleb Ryan Martin on July 8; Joseph Lingenfelter on July 9; Kate Little playing Jazz and Latin American Folk on July 15; and singer-songwriter Tim Osdiek on July 16. The café is located on Fifth Avenue and High Street. For more information please call 303-8232345 or visit www.thestonecup.com. Western Stars Gallery and Studio will host a Colorado Native Bird Care and Conservation’s Charity Sip n’ Paint on
June 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. CNBCC is a charity that rehabilitates orphaned or injured wild birds and bats in the Lyons area and provides community support by educating people and fielding calls from the public to decide when a wild animal is in need of rehabilitation. Attendees will be instructed by artist Betsy Huber to create a broadtailed hummingbird sipping from the Rocky Mountain columbine. Fees are $35 each. That includes instruction, materials and a coupon for one free drink. $10 of each registration goes towards CNBCC. Limed space is available. Stars Western Gallery and Studio also announces a creative writing camp for kids ages 8 to 12 on July 11, 12 and 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. The camp will be led by new Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission board member Boonie Auslander, with the theme of “Postcards from the Planets and Other Adventures in Creative Writing.” More information will be updated on social media or by calling 303-747-3838. The renowned painter, Ezra Tucker, will showcase his art at the gallery starting on Memorial Day. New summer hours will be Wednesday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery is located on 160 East Main Street. To sign-up for activities and inquire information, please call 303-747-3838. Bank of the West Mini-Art Show will commence with Betsy Hubner’s work from Western Stars Gallery April through June, followed by Valerie Pelligrin coordinating the artwork from The Corner Studios July through September, and Connie McGuire featuring works from
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After a rocky start, the Denver Zoo’s baby giraffe sensation, Dobby, is doing great. Dobby is one of the most popular animals at the zoo, with crowds gathering at the railing to catch a glimpse of him. Shortly after his birth in February, Dobby was unable to stand and nurse, so he needed a little extra TLC from zoo staff in Denver and Colorado Springs. Since then, he has gained over 100 pounds and grown a foot. The zoo says that Dobby is a typical young giraffe, and that “you would never know that he had any health problems early on.” Red Canyon Art October through December. Thanks to Heather Lobe of Bank of the West and local artists for their collaboration. Bank of the West Lyons branch is located on 303 Main Street. For information please call 303-823-4002. BOULDER Taiko Summit Colorado 2017 will take place on June 10 from 1 p.m. at the Macky Auditorium. Julia Misawa, the executive producer and director, is proud to present internationally renowned taiko Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka with San Francisco Taiko Dojo; the honorable Kenny Endo, the first nonJapanese citizen to be honored with a “natori” in Japanese classical drumming; the Grammy award winner Koji Nakamura; GONNA, the Wadaiko x Marimba group of Japan; and Boulder’s local group, Boulder Taiko Ensemble. Taiko workshops will take place on June 11, and the Taiko Camp led by GONNA will run June 13 through 15. For ticketing, registration and more details, please go to www.taikosummit.com or call 303-492-8423. Colorado Shakespeare Festival kicks off its 60th season with The Taming of the Shrew, opening on June 11. A zany comedy set in swinging 1940s New York City on the vibrant streets of Little Italy, enter Kate, a plucky pilot who’s just returned from the fray of World War II and her stubborn match, Petruchio. They duke it out in a battle of wits, dance the night away and discover, against all odds, a mutual respect that’s almost like being in love. Directed by Christopher DuVal, the
show runs until August 13 at the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theater, located at the CU-Boulder campus. Danse Etoile Ballet presents two Stravinsky classic ballets, The Firebird and Petrushka, at Boulder’s Dairy Center for the Arts on June 9 and 10. Experience these two classical ballets by Igor Stravinsky reimagined by
Executive Artistic Director Marie-Jose Payannet. These enchanting Russian fairy tales feature fantastic creatures in a strange and captivating world. They are set to the classic music of Igor Stravinsky and feature original choreographies, costumes and projections by Marie-Jose Payannet and light design by Craig Bushman. Danse Etoile Ballet produces original story ballets, staging beloved classic stories from around the world for new audiences and seasoned aficionados alike. Each performance combines sophisticated and challenging choreography with visionary direction and a dash of the unexpected.For tickets please go to www.thedairy.org or call 720-938-3030.
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CONCEPTS What are people supposed to believe about the reason FBI Director James Comey was fired? By Richard A. Joyce Redstone Review PUEBLO – Did Donald Trump, as president, do wrong by firing FBI Director James B. Comey? Legally, no. He can fire anyone who works for him in high-level posts just about anytime he Joyce wants to do that sort of thing. From an ethical point of view, however, he may have stepped so far over the line (as in firing the person who is head of an agency investigating a situation involving the Russian attempt to influence the last presidential election and a possible link to those who have or still do work for Trump) that many Republicans are left disappointed or even disgusted by the move. That’s pretty much a given for Democrats and independent-minded non-party-affiliated thinkers. The same is true for Trump’s Tweeted warning that Comey should keep his mouth shut, lest some secretly recorded words of his be released in rebuttal to anything the former FBI chief might say to Congress or the press. If he did tape Comey, he’s the first president since Nixon to do it. And we all know what a great champion of the people and Constitution Nixon was. Come to think of it, he liked China’s president at the time, too. Go figure. Also, consider the cover stories put out immediately after the firing, indicating the president had no choice because of a scathing report from Attorney General Jeff Sessions and his deputy attorney general, Rod J. Rosenstein. Right after the firing, the White House said the president fired Comey because of how badly Comey handled last year’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s email. Then, it said the president had no choice because of the report from Sessions and his deputy; then it said no, the president had actually made his decision long ago, but asked for the report to bolster that decision.
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To which this journalist says, Hooray! Let’s do it. Let’s end those absolutely god-awful press briefings in which the journalists fight to be recognized only to have Sean Spicer or his assistant, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, give them inaccurate information. Finally, in an interview with NBC News on May 11, Wouldn’t it be better if the New York Times, Washington Trump said he would have fired Comey regardless of any Post, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CNN, the Times of London, recommendation from Sessions. He danced around the etc., etc., all had the same printed responses to their quesidea he was thinking about the Russia investigation tions from which to conduct such vetting as to prove their when he made the decision. accuracy / inaccuracy and not the current “whatever answer I give will be a different answer tomorrow.” Think of the money the government could save on Spicer’s salary, and that of his assistants. Why, since there would be an expected lag time between question and response, Trump could save even more by outsourcing the press secretary functions to India, China or Russia. Who would know. I’ve read plenty of gobbledegook stories on all sorts of topics obviously written by someone unfamiliar with American English grammar and syntax. The government also could save dollars by repurposing the press room, perhaps creating a bar and small gourmet restaurant that would keep the president from having to spend a lot of our tax money (about $3.3 million per weekend) traveling to his golf course Kathleen Parker wrote in the Washington Post on May 12: “So, let’s and Florida White House, Mar-a-Lago. try a wild one: Maybe Trump fired Comey for being taller, at 6 feet, 8 From the press aide, all those journalists inches. In light of his infatuation with size, one can easily imagine that asking endless variations of the same quesa 6-foot-3-inch Trump would resent having to look up to the guy who tions and being ignored, rebuffed, disrespectwas investigating possible collusion between his campaign and Russia.” ed and flat out fed inaccurate information, could be reassigned to investigative journal“Implicitly acknowledging that misinformation had ism projects that might go a long way toward truly informbeen given out,” Trump said on May 12 that “no one ing the public with accurate facts, while at the same time should expect his White House to give completely accu- increasing readership, viewership and thus revenue. rate information,” according to a New York Times story. So, Trump has given us a solution for the problem of So, that’s that. The president says we should not inaccurate daily press briefings: Trust no one speaking expect him to give us completely accurate information. officially for the president, and the Truth is out there, not He also Tweeted that perhaps he should end daily press in the press briefing room. briefings and just hand out written answers to questions Just get up and leave that room, breathe the fresh air, from the press about what he’s up to and why. step into the light and go get it.
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CONTENT Federal funds budgeted for households moved from buyout properties COMMENTARY: AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN LYONS
By Amy Reinholds Redstone Review
LYONS – After the Town of Lyons closed on a buyout of the flood-damaged Foothills Mobile Home Park at the end of April with federal Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBGDR) funds, households who used to live there now are eligible for the Uniform Relocation Assistance program. On May 10, the Lyons Board of Trustees approved a resolution that ratiReinholds fies expenditures of up to $591,386 of CDBG-DR Replacement Housing Payment funds (part of the Uniform Relocation Assistance program), available for homeowners and tenants who lived at the Foothills Mobile Home Park, and also 4 other single-family-home buyouts that were completed with CDBG-DR funds. With the 16 households in the Foothills Mobile Home Park, that makes 20 households from Lyons that will receive assistance and funds for new living situations. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website at http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/comm_planning/affordablehousing/training/web/relocation/overview, describes responsibilities for residential displacements like the Town of Lyons CDBG-DR buyouts. The responsibilities include providing relocation advisory services to displaced tenants and owner occupants, reimbursement for moving expenses, and providing payments for the added cost of renting or purchasing comparable replacement housing. The trustees passed a resolution that approves the expenditure of the Replacement Housing Payment program funds for tenants of the 104 5th Avenue (Foothills Mobile Home Park), 415 Prospect Street, 417 Evans Street, 109 Park Street and 323 5th Avenue. The former 1.26-acre Foothills Mobile Home Park at 104 Fifth Street had 16 residential units, some rented lots
for owned mobile homes, and some rented units, most which were destroyed by the 2013 flood. The State of Colorado set priorities for how the FEMA funds from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program could be used for buyouts of flood-destroyed homes. Itprioritized single family homes (the buyouts Lyons saw in the past year) over the Foothills Mobile Home Park, considered a commercial property. But the buyout of the Foothills Mobile Home Park was completed with CDBG-DR funds instead. The Town of Lyons is required to grant a 90-day notice after the April 28 closing date to a current renter of a house at the west end of the property. After those 90 days, when the tenant moves out, the demolition can begin. The timeframe requirements for reimbursements of demolition and cleanup costs are mandated by the federal funding sources.
The Uniform Relocation Assistance program is good news for people who receive these additional funds, something that wasn’t available for displaced residents whose landlords didn’t participate in the buyout program for flood-damaged properties. I’m not sure if anyone will use those funds to rent or buy in Lyons, because the difficulty of finding affordable rentals and homes for sale. However, if people want to share their stories, I hope to cover this topic in future columns. Here’s an update on the latest steps toward affordable
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NATURE Chew on this: Pets benefit from regular dental hygiene, too By Brinn Granger, DVM Redstone Review LONGMONT – How often do you think about taking care of your teeth? Do you brush every day? Everyone knows how important it is to take good care of the teeth in order to keep them healthy. But how often do you consider the health of your four-legged family member’s teeth? Dental care is an important aspect of your pet’s overall health, as much as annual physical exams and vaccines. Periodontal disease (gum disease) is THE most common disease affecting dogs and cats. By the time a dog is 4 years old, 85 percent of these animals will suffer from periodontal disease. Cats also suffer from dental disease, particularly a condition called “tooth resorption.” This a process in which the tooth is broken down and destroyed, leaving the tooth weakened and more likely to develop fractures and cause pain. Sixty percent of cats will have one or more of the lesions (areas of abnormal tissue) caused by resorption affecting their teeth, although it often will not be readily noticeable. Dogs, and particularly cats, are very good at hiding signs associated with dental disease. Signs that you may notice, however, include foulsmelling breath, decreased appetite, hypersalivation (excess production of saliva), or bleeding in the mouth. The signs cats show may even be as subtle as
hiding more than usual. This is why it is important to pay attention to your pet’s mouth and prevent the formation of periodontal disease. The environment within the mouth is warm, moist and full of nutrients, making it an ideal place for microbial growth. Within 6 hours of brushing teeth, bacteria colonize these clean teeth and begin to form a film over the teeth. This film thickens as more bacteria settle and forms plaque. As the plaque mineralizes and hardens, it forms calculus (tartar). This process takes place in as little as 2 to 3 days. Dental calculus causes irritation to the surrounding tissues, setting off an inflammatory response and causing gingivitis
(inflammation of the gums). Gingivitis and plaque formations are preventable; however, dental calculus (tartar) cannot be brushed away and must be removed with specific dental tools. Progression of this process can eventually lead to damaged teeth and loss of the attachment to the jaw, making it more likely that teeth will loosen and possibly fall out. This means that early intervention is key. The effects of unhealthy teeth are not only seen within the mouth, but are evident elsewhere in the body. In humans, a significant correlation between periodontal disease and increased levels of inflammatory markers has been demonstrated. These markers are indicative of chronic, low-grade inflammation. Associations have been established between periodontal disease and cardiovascular events, as well as to microscopic liver, kidney and nervous system lesions. For these reasons and many others, dental care should be part of your pet’s daily routine, just as it is part of your own. Feeding hard kibble and providing chew toys to your pet are wellknown methods of promoting oral health; however, in recent years, veterinary oral health products have become more prevalent. Dental chews, such as Greenies® and OraVet Dental Hygiene Chews®, are widely available and wellknown, but did you know there are also toothbrushes and toothpastes made for our furry friends? You CAN brush your pet’s teeth. We are all taught at a young age that brushing our teeth
every day prevents dental disease. The same is true for our pets. There are a variety of toothbrushes and toothpastes specifically designed for dogs and cats. Though it may require some adjustment to the routine, many pets tolerate getting their teeth brushed very well. Toothpastes come in various flavors, including peppermint and chicken. If your pet doesn’t appreciate brushing, there are several other options available. These include diets designed specifically for oral care, water additives, wipes or gels, as well as several types of edible dental treats. Many of these products are available at pet stores or supermarkets; however, some are available only at veterinary hospitals. The Veterinary Oral Health Council website (vohc.org) has a list of accepted / approved products that are available. Using dental products can prevent formation of gingivitis and periodontal disease, but many pets require periodic professional scaling in addition to routine preventive plaque control. Contact your veterinarian to discuss a plan for your dog or cat. For more information about oral health, visit the Veterinary Oral Health Council website at vohc.org. Dr. Brinn Granger is a veterinarian at Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists. AMVS is a 24-hour veterinary facility providing specialty internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, neurology, oncology, emergency, critical care and pain management. They are located in Longmont at 104 S. Main St. For more information, go to www.AspenMeadowVet.com.
Relocation is not the answer to nuisance wildlife problems By Stacey Scarborough Redstone Review LONGMONT – It’s a common phone call at the Greenwood Wildlife Scarborough Rehabilitation Center. The caller is having a conflict with a wild animal that has invaded the attic of the home, made a nest in their walls, created a den under the porch or has taken to eating prized garden vegetables. In many instances, people tells us that they have trapped and relocated animals in the past, and they want to know if it’s a good idea to do it again. They believe that by moving the animal elsewhere they are ending their nuisance problem and giving the animal an opportunity to start a new life in a new environment. What they don’t know is that the relocation of the animal may actually kill it, and sometimes that death is a
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Redstone Museum has a new exhibit and new hours LYONS – If you haven’t been to the Lyons Redstone Museum lately, you are in for a surprise. The interior has been newly painted, exhibits rearranged, a new exhibit on the history of Lyons newspapers is on display and rooms full of history have come to life. The newspaper display has an interactive feature where you can have your picture taken and be featured on the front page of one of the Lyons newspapers. The newspapers begin in 1890 with the Longs Peak Rustler, the first Lyons Recorder published from 1900 to 1943 ,the Lyons News which began in 1946, the New Lyons Recorder in the 1960s and the
long and slow one. While urbanites often believe that relocation of nuisance animals is no big deal, research is beginning to show that relocation of wildlife is, more often than not, ineffective. A new animal will usually replace the nuisance animal once the favorable living location has been vacated. To effectively encourage animals to move along, humans need to look for what is attracting the animal to the area. If there are garbage cans (a food source), pets being fed outside (a food source), holes in roofs, siding, porches (den / nesting areas), another animal is sure to find it as hospitable as the original animal did. Add a source of water and you’ve got a Wildlife Hotel just begging for an occupant. Another thing to consider when wanting to relocate an animal is that relocation is often inhumane. Many animals just don’t survive. Wild animals do not just adapt to a strange environment. Imagine being dropped into an area Redstone Review which began in 2000. Thanks to the work of Monique SawyerLang, Baiba Lennard, Priscilla Cohan and lots of volunteers including Barney Dreistadt and Crystal White, the museum has had an update and it looks wonderful. Of course we can’t talk about the museum without mentioning the matriarch of the Redstone Museum LaVern Johnson who collected practically everything that is in the museum and was the curator for many years. Thanks to everyone for all their hard work and dedication to preserving Lyons history, which dates back 126 years. The Redstone Museum is open weekends in May, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays. It is open daily from May 29 through October 1 Monday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The museum is located at 340 High Street.
where you don’t know the food sources, a safe shelter, a close water source or what predators exist and where they are found. Wild animals are also very territorial. If a stranger is dropped into their midst, the only option for the resident animals is to make it go away – either by intimidation or death of the intruder. Moving a mother with her young is almost always a losing proposition. Not only must mom take care of her baby, she has to find food, shelter and a safe place to raise her baby. In these cases, the babies are often abandoned by mom or killed by predators. If you take our fragile environment into consideration, relocation of wildlife to new locations is biologically unsound, as it disrupts the wildlife already living in the area. Increased competition for food, spread of diseases and general ability of the area to sustain a certain number of animals means almost certain death for the newcomers. When we eliminate habitat through urbanization, we also eliminate the animals that dwell in that habitat. They will search out new venues in which to live, and that often means turning our homes and yards into their own homes. Relocating more and more animals into smaller and smaller spaces doesn’t help these animals; it hurts them. In 1997, the Humane Society of the United States called wildlife relocation “one of the least understood and most problematic wildlife control practices that we know of.” Trapping and relocating animals so that they don’t bother humans is considered to be something that almost always causes harm or death to the animal that is trying to be saved. Coexisting with wildlife is not always convenient. It requires changing some of our normal daily habits. It requires the
This is Picasso, one of Greenwood’s first orphan raccoons of 2017. Greenwood receives many calls every season about orphaned raccoons after mom was trapped and relocated. investment of time and energy and perhaps even money, to make sure that the problems we have living with wildlife become nothing more than a blip on our radar. Removing the temptations of an easy meal or a decent nest location can be the first step to making sure you don’t develop a nuisance wildlife problem at your home, and might actually give that critter the chance to live the life it was meant to live, where it was meant to live. Stacey Scarborough is the Volunteer & Outreach Manager at Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, which cares for more than 3,400 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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Town Continued from Page 1 Others said that Planet Bluegrass Ranch had not done a traffic study, so there was no way to know how the extra cars plus the pedestrians parking and crossing the street would back up traffic even with the sheriff’s deputies managing the traffic. Last year, it was pointed out, traffic was backed up all through town. John Casey from Apple Valley talked about what living in Apple Valley meant to him, then added, “But doing this (camping / wedding venue) in Apple Valley, you’ve got to be shittin’ me. Please let’s preserve Apple Valley.” Some said that they approved of the annexation but wanted restrictions on the noise. Former Mayor Nicholas Angelo spoke out, saying, “I am glad that we finally get
REDSTONE • REVIEW to test the 5-acre rule.” He told the board not to rush the process and do the annexation at a later date. Brian Eyster, who works at Planet Bluegrass Ranch, said that it would benefit residents to have Bohn Park back in the summer and not be shut down for the festivals. He said that Planet Bluegrass Ranch had great respect for Apple Valley residents and would be respectful of their concerns. Ferguson addressed some of the residents’ objections, saying that after the flood, he cleaned up the river at the ranch and did not know that he needed a permit to clean up the river. He was cited for a permit violation over a year ago and did get a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers. “We pulled a lot of poisonous stuff out of the river, all kinds of glass and sheet metal,” Ferguson said, adding that this was meant to help protect the people tubbing.
Buyout Continued from Page 13 income table at www.leaflyons.org/resources.html. For example, the area median income for a household of two people is about $75,900 a year, so 60 percent is $45,540, and 80 percent is $60,720. Area median income is measured by family/household size. Second reading for the resolution to change the development agreement with Habitat for Humanity is expected May 15. At the end of 2016, Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley purchased 6 residential lots in Lyons to build three permanently affordable duplexes. So far, applicants have been selected for 2 out of the 6 homes. After the September 2013 flood, the Town of Lyons lost a total of about 70 flood-destroyed homes to both the federal buyout programs (including the 16 homes in the Foothills Mobile Home Park) and to the changed use of the Riverbend Mobile Home Park property to an event venue (rezoned for commercial use). For history of postflood efforts for affordable housing in Lyons, you can read previous columns posted on my blog at lyonscoloradonews.wordpress.com. This column is a monthly
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After the Board of Trustees got stuck on issues around the impact of traffic, the hour was late and Mayor Connie Sullivan asked the board to continue the public hearing on June 8 at 6 p.m.; the board agreed. This date to continue the public hearing affects the proposed election, which was scheduled for July 11. That date is now to be determined if the board approves the Farm annexation on June 8. The next item under discussion was the public hearing and ordinance to approve the annexation of the two decommissioned water treatment plants formerly owned by Longmont and now owned by the Town of Lyons. Two people addressed the annexation in the eastern corridor. Again, former Mayor Angelo spoke up to say that he felt that the board should take the annexation to a vote of the people. Ed Bruder echoed Angelo’s
commentary (opinion column) in the Redstone Review about affordable housing. If you have any questions, comments or complaints about this column, contact me directly at areinholds@hotmail.com. Amy Reinholds served on the Lyons Housing Recovery
comments, saying that the board should allow the people to state their views. Trustee Dan Greenberg said that the ordinance was very clear, stating all property over 5 acres to be annexed to the town must go to a vote of the people, except property that the town owns. All town-owned property is exempt from the 5-acre rule. Since the town purchased the properties from Longmont, it did not need to take it to a vote. “If the people who wrote the ordinance did not want the town to annex property without a vote, they would not have written the ordinance this way,” he said. Greenberg also pointed out that the people did not get to vote on the 5-acre rule. The people did, however, put the 5acre rule into the Comprehensive Plan years ago and the whole town was invited to work on the plan.
Task Force from December 2013 through its end in February 2015. She is currently a member of the Lyons Human Services and Aging Commission and served as a liaison to the Special Housing Committee during its existence from April 2015-April 2016. She has lived in Lyons since 2003 and in the surrounding Lyons area since 1995.
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port of LCF granting and only benefit from its existence. The Lyons Community Foundation was founded in 2007, and began granting in 2008. The mission to Improve the Quality of Life, Build a Culture of Giving, and Encourage Positive Change in the Greater Lyons Area, remains the driving force. In 10 years, dozens of volunteer board members, project leaders, local businesses, students and caring citizens have contributed to the spirit of community -based philanthropy. As we look forward to our second decade of serving the people of Lyons, we ask for your support. Become a monthly donor, inspired volunteer, grant seeker, or champion of work. For more information, visit www.lyonscf.org.
ing and air conditioning demands, thereby reducing emissions associated with power production. • Electrical Energy Savings – Trees modify climate and conserve building energy by shading, which reduces the amount of heat absorbed and stored by buildings; evapotranspiration, which converts water to vapor and cools the air; and by their canopies that reduce the amount of heat lost from a home, especially from glass windows. • Property Value – Trees in front of homes increase the “curb appeal” of properties, thereby increasing sale prices. Research has verified that home buyers are willing to pay more for properties with ample trees.
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FIRST TIME ON MARKET IN DECADES! Super rare location — one block from downtown, yet the spacious .4 acre lot offers tremendous privacy, amazing rock outcroppings and is right across the cul-de-sac from the St. Vrain river! Home was completely rebuilt after the 2013 flood including an all new interior, roof and mechanicals and has not been lived in since. 3BR & 2BA + study. Oversized, heated 2-car detached garage + separate shop & storage buildings. Recent ILC. Once in a lifetime opportunity! 535 Evans Street, Lyons / $575,000
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