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Lia’s best birthday ever LYONS – Lia Malito from Lyons was about to turn 13 but no one wanted to attend her party. So her mom, Kim, told her story on Facebook: a child with autism who was abandoned by her peer group. Kim said, “Lia has Autism Spectrum Disorder, and although she desperately wants friends and to be like every other girl her age, she has been rejected by her peers because she is seen as being different.” So friends and neighbors sprang into action with an extraordinary show of friendship and affection. Lia’s mom, Kim, tells the story of her birthday. “People from all over the country responded to the post and shared it with their friends. It was shared over 150 times. Lia did not know that I had written anything about her, but she found out something had been written because the day before her birthday, when she checked the mail to see if any cards had come, she opened the mail box to over 40 cards. I captured her on video being elated and also confused by what was happening. The following day, her birthday, when Lia walked out the front door to go to school, she was met with both sides of the street lined with purple (her favorite color) balloons running from our house all the way to the middle school. It was Continue Briefs on Page 4
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Funding available for modular homes, library numbers up By Susan de Castro McCann Redstone Review LYONS – It came as a surprise to the Lyons Board of Trustees (BOT) when it was told that there was funding available from Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) for modular housing. However, although DR funding is available, no tax credits are available for modular housing. At a workshop held before the regular BOT meeting on May 16, Kathy Fedler, CDB/Affordable Housing Coordinator with the Housing and Community Investment Division in Longmont, told the Lyons Trustees that the state has set aside $4 million of CDBG-DR funding for affordable housing in Lyons. This is Round 3 of CDBG funding being allocated for affordable housing projects. Fedler said that the CDBG-DR funding can be used to replace and repair flood damaged homes and for mobile homes and mobile home parks, but mobile homes and mobile home parks would not qualify for tax credits. However, for regular flood damaged homes, Fedler said that the $4 million could leverage another $20 to $26 million (just an estimate) through tax credits, making it possible to create a development of around 60 regular affordable housing units in a potential mixed-use development. Fedler said that the Longmont Housing Authority (LHA) usually builds housing for people who qualify by making 30 to 40 percent of Boulder County’s Area Median Income (AMI). The median income in Boulder County is $49,700 for a family of four people. This means that the LHA builds rental units, since 30 or 40 percent of the AMI would not allow someone to qualify for home ownership.
Fedler said that in order to use tax credits the housing units have to stay under 60 percent of AMI. She added that when municipalities use private developers, those developers usually want to charge renters 60 percent or more of AMI which means tax credits can’t be used. Both the State and Federal Government offer tax credits for financing affordable housing. The State offers tax credits twice a year, at 4 percent and the Feds offer tax credits at 9 percent once a year usually in June, Fedler said. The State Division of Housing considers applications every month. The idea is to time the application to receive both State and Federal tax credits to maximize the potential funding. Fedler encouraged the BOT to move forward with its affordable housing projects as soon as possible. “There is strong support at the state level to make funding available for Lyons,” she said. “I would recommend that you hire a developer to look over the projects and make recommendations.”
Town Administrator Victoria Simonsen suggested to the BOT that it start by doing an environmental analysis. “This is the first step for DR funding,” she said. Simonsen added that the money left over from Cody Humphrey’s salary could be used for hiring a developer or project manager. Hunphrey, whose work was coming to an end, left his position as Lyons Flood Housing Coordinator to accept another job in Colorado Springs. Funding for the remainder of his term is available for the BOT to use to hire a developer or to use as the board sees fit. The clock is always ticking on government funding for housing projects. Applications must be submitted to the state by June of 2017 for tax credit financing. Fedler said that Lyons should be prepared to submit an environmental review study by July 2016. “We need to at least submit the properties to be considered and to have a very good scope of the work,” she Continue Town on Page 15
Redstone wins Sweepstakes Award for Editorial Excellence LYONS – At the Colorado Press Association (CPA) Awards Banquet, held on May 14 at the Denver West Sheridan Hotel in Denver, editors, publishers, reporters, photographers and all manner of newspaper staff gathered to receive awards in photography, news and editorial, electronic media and advertising. The newspapers are placed into categories according to size of circulation; the monthlies, including the Redstone Review, are in category 10. There are seven newspapers in the monthly category, ranging in size from large circulations of 82,238, 50,000, 36,000, and 21,000 down to the smaller circulations of 3,000 (Redstone Review) and
1,700 (the Southern Ute Drum). This year the Redstone won 18 awards plus the Sweepstakes Award for Editorial Continue Award on Page 15
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LYONS It’s the 15th anniversary of the Outdoor Games By Betsy Welch Redstone Review LYONS – Fifteen years ago, a group of avid local kayakers saw a dream come to fruition: Lyons’ own whitewater park on the St. Vrain River. In a unique gesture, these boaters decided to say “thank you” to the community by throwing a party that would showcase this new gathering place by the water. They called it the Lyons Whitewater Festival, and its spirit lives on today as the Lyons Outdoor Games. This year the Lyons Outdoor Games will be held June 3 and 4 in Bohn Park and on the St. Vrain River, featuring whitewater sports, BMX, slackline, kids adventure, music, beer and more – all in the spirit of adventure that its founders intended 15 years ago. “Lyons Outdoor Games is unique,” says Arn Hayden, one of the original founders. “Athletes from around the world enjoy our small town feel and vibe. They feel like they are coming home to friends and have always been treated well here. Many athletes come back year after year.” The entire event is a fundraiser for community’s parks and outdoor culture; the recipient of raised funds is the Town of Lyons Department of Parks and Recreation. The Outdoor Games has undergone enormous growth over the past four years, and this year there will be a small admission charge to the Bohn Park venue. The admission charge will act as a donation to the event’s original philanthropic intent. Lyons Outdoor Games tickets can be purchased for $10 / adult and $5 / child at
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L E T T E R •T O •T H E •E D I T O R To the residents of Lyons and surrounding areas, The local organizers of the Lyons 9 Health Fair feel deeply sorry the health fair was cancelled on Saturday, April 16, 2016. This decision was made by the St. Vrain School District on the Friday afternoon before the fair due to the potential
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Rodeo, Slalom kayak and canoe races, and for the first time ever, whitewater clinics with renowned instructors. In Bohn Park, you’ll find BMX/MTB dirt jump competitions with Outlaws of Dirt, slackline performances and free clinics with Slackline Industries, a disc golf course with Longs Peak Disc Golf Club, Adventure Fit’s Beer Relay, an outdoor obstacle course inspired by American Ninja Warrior and known as Warrior Playground, and an AcroYoga Clinic with Guy Ohm. In addition to these activities, Lyons’ own Oskar Blues brewery will hold its wildly popular Burning Can beer festival on June 4, helping games-goers stay hydrated. A portion of Burning Can proceeds will also be donated to Parks and Rec. Purchase Burning Can Festival tickets (which include admission to the Outdoor Games) at http://burningcan.com/locations/lyons-colorado. And, since no sound epitomizes Lyons like the notes of music skipping along the banks of the St Vrain River, Lyons Outdoor Games is stoked to announce that the Dirty Dozen Brass Band – and opening acts Big Thompson Flood and Na’an Stop – will close out the day’s events in Bohn Park. “In one event we accomplish so many things,” said event director and Lyons local Rebecca Louzan. “We get our community outside at the beginning of summer, we provide inspiring adventure for kids, we groom young, local athletes, we expose our crowds to extreme sports like whitewater, BMX, and slackline, we provide Zero Waste awareness, we produce an under-the-stars concert with talented local and national touring acts. And it contributes to this impactful fundraiser for our town’s parks and outdoors culture.” For more information, go to www.lyonsoutdoorgames.com.
cancelled. Please understand that no one feels worse than those of us who spent months organizing this event. The number of man hours and dollars already spent can’t be refunded. The core group who organize the Lyons 9 Health Fair are currently re-thinking when and where we will hold our next fair. Everyone involved was ready to hold the fair regardless of the weather, and we were
stunned when we were informed we couldn’t use the high school. We scrambled to inform the 100 volunteers, but had no way to inform the 500 or more participants who would come to the fair for health screenings. We don't want this to ever happen to our community again, and are striving to find a better way in the future. Sue Wratten RN Medical Coordinator, Lyons 9Health Fair TO CONTACT REDSTONE REVIEW:
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MAYOR’S CORNER Social Media and Government, the Pros and Cons By Connie Sullivan, Mayor Redstone Review LYONS – These days it can be hard to find someone who has completely avoided the world of social media. A study published on August 19, 2015 by the Pew Research Center found that 72 percent of Sullivan all adult Internet users, and 62 percent of all adults, have Facebook accounts (source: http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/08/19/the-demographics-of-social-media-users/). As of March 2016, Facebook alone reported having over 1.65 billion active users worldwide (source: www.statista.com). Social media sites have become an established tool for disseminating information quickly, efficiently and inexpensively to a wide audience. Individual users have the ability to control the information they share and receive through privacy settings. I am an avid user of social media, primarily using Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on family, business, political and professional interests. My experience with social media has been mostly positive, and having one primary place to check for information is convenient and fits my busy lifestyle. I use and manage several distinct profiles, including one dedicated to my post as the Mayor of Lyons (https://www.facebook.com/conniesullivanformayorlyons/). Increasingly, social media has played an influential role in town issues and events with “Lyons Open Discussion” and “Lyons Happenings” being the most
popular Facebook venues. As of the time this article was written, “Lyons Happenings” has 1,959 followers and “Lyons Open Discussion” 1,043. For a town with a population of approximately 1,950, that is an impressive rate of participation. Obviously not all are residents of Lyons, and followers include ex-residents, members of the media, interested citizens from surrounding communities and the like. In addition to these larger sites, several other groups (Lyons Mamas, Lyons Longevity, Lyons, CO for Rent, etc.) have established Facebook pages and / or
Twitter accounts to promote events, share information or request and offer services. Many local businesses also use Facebook to promote their products and services, and may even use the ad features to target Lyons residents. A recent survey by the Parks and Recreation Commission learned that Facebook was reported to be the top source for town information. Most of us are using Facebook or other social media platforms to receive information about the town, and as a result we need to be aware of the
pros and cons of using these sites as a primary means of communicating about town issues. The Pros: As stated above, social media sites offer individual users an efficient, inexpensive and convenient way to share information, locate services and express opinions. Also, social media can be an empowering tool for individuals who would otherwise be isolated from the rest of the community. All around the world, social media has become an integral part of political and social expression. A critical aspect of a democracy is allowing people to express their views and engage in a substantive dialogue. As an elected official, I tune in fairly often to “Lyons Open Discussion” to get a sense of what residents might be thinking about a certain issue. While the discussions on these pages do not represent the views of the entire community, they can provide a window of insight that can be difficult to obtain otherwise. Additionally, questions posed on social media can indicate the town should provide information on a particular topic. Finally, I appreciate having a venue to express my thoughts to the community directly, when I feel it is helpful to do so. The Town of Lyons an active Facebook profile has (https://www.facebook.com/lyons.colorado.5/?fref=nf) and regularly posts information regarding meetings, progress with work taking place in town, and other topics of interest to residents. These are just a few examples of how social media can effectively help establish community connections and generate productive discussions about topics of interest to Lyons citizens. The Cons: Social media sites offer a quick and easy way to share facts and opinions about community issues, Continue Mayor on Page 14
Lyons Film Festival is bigger and better this year By Kate Kerr Redstone Review LYONS – The Lyons Film Festival on June 3 to 5, held in conjunction with the Town of Lyons and Lyons Outdoor Games, will make for a weekend to remember in support of the arts and community. Each day several blocks of films will be offered at local venues, and there will also be live music and art vendors. There will be interactive discussions and workshops at the Ax and Oar such as: Filming with a GoPro Camera; CloudGate Aerialography; How to make a Star Wars Movie for Under $65; Custom Design on a $0 budget; Screenwriting Panel; Women in Film
Panel; Works in Progress Panel; and State of the Image Panel. Friday night features a special concert at Planet Bluegrass with those phenomenal bluegrass stars the Railsplitters. Saturday night don’t miss a live outdoor performance at Bohn Park by Lyons’ own world-renowned digital artist, Android Jones. During the day on Saturday, Android will be signing his art at the Art of Adventure tent at Bohn Park during the Lyons Outdoor Games. Oskar Blues will offer happy hour prices to Lyons Film Festival ticket holders. For tickets, stop by the Stone Cup, Oskar Blues, Red Canyon Art, Red Fox, or the Ax and Oar, or purchase online at
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LOCAL Gatherings of a Lifetime opens in May By Don Moore Redstone Review LYONS – When Sally Gibson and her daughter, Nicole Gibson, were looking for a small town to locate and open their Moore new antique shop, they discovered Lyons and looked no farther. “Lyons is the right size, it’s on a major route to Rocky Mountain National Park, and it just felt right to Nicole and me,” said Sally, standing in that new shop, Gatherings of a Lifetime, located at 447 Main St., across the alley / parking lot from St. Vrain Market on the south side of the street. Sally hails from Republican City, Nebraska, an even smaller town of 156 located an hour south of Kearney. “For years I had a business of crocheting rag rugs and selling them through the internet. I’d sold over 4,000 worldwide before I gave it up and decided to sell many of the things I’ve gathered over a lifetime,” Sally recently said. “I want to share my appreciation for the antiques and other vintage collectibles I’ve collected. They will make up the initial inventory for Gatherings.” Nicole will contribute some of her own artistic creations to the mix of antiques, repurposed, and up-cycled goods. She is a jewelry designer and maker. Her one-ofa-kind necklaces, earrings, and bracelets are featured items in several displays in
the shop. Moreover, her handmade soaps will be for sale. Items on display during a recent visit to the shop include furniture, old bottles of various shapes and colors, jewelry, a spinning wheel, a sewing machine, prohibition lamps, crocks, trunks made in Sweden, old school desks, and vintage toys. The women will have a men’s section filled with items that would appeal to them, such as antique tools and fishing tackle. The shop will also take items from the public on a consignment basis. In the summer they will offer fresh produce and then later on, home canned items. And, of course, Sally will have crocheted rag rugs for sale as well. Her rugs are of such high quality that she won a first place national award for her work from Country Sampler magazine about three years ago. In addition to the sales portion of the shop, Sally and Nicole plan to offer a variety of fiber arts classes on the second floor of the building. Those will include everything from weaving, to crocheting, to what Sally calls wagon wheeling, an art form that uses a circle frame to create one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces. Sally will be building on her past experience in creating and teaching these classes. “We have lots of hope and we’ve received much encouragement from other shopkeepers on Main Street,” Sally said. “People in Lyons are so very friendly and helpful. They see us as an
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amazing. A few of our very sweet neighbors had planned it. While at school, everyone wished her a happy birthday and several of her classmates had decorated her locker with balloons, streamers and wrapping paper. It was overwhelming. I texted Jay that it was like the first time she had been noticed. “Because so many within the Lyons community expressed an interest in being a part of Lia’s birthday celebration, our neighbor hosted a driveway party that was open to anyone who wished to come. Well, probably 100 people or so showed up to be a part of Lia’s 13th birthday. They came with flowers, thoughtful gifts and cards, many of which were handmade by their own children. Again, it was just amazing. Gregory Schrodt, who was our neighbor when we first moved to Lyons in Oct 2010 and who had established a friendship with Lia at that time, is a firefighter for the Lyons fire department. He caught wind of the post and wanted to attend her party with the fire truck. He came toward the end of the gathering and presented Lia with a card and birthday wishes. He also allowed all the kids to go in the truck and blow the horn. It was awesome! “The celebration seemed to go on for days. Each time Lia would go to the mailbox, there would be more cards and packages; some from schools where the teacher had her class make cards, many from old friends of Jay and me whom we hadn’t heard from since we left high school, and many from people that we did not know, but were touched by Lia’s story. She even got a package from England and a card from Australia, again from people that we did not know, but wanted to send Lia love on her birthday. It gives me goose bumps thinking how much Lia’s story touched people and how amazingly generous and thoughtful people are. On several occasions, Lia said, ‘This was the best birthday ever!’ ”
Lyons Garden Club flamingo flocking fundraiser LYONS – Is it El Niño? Active hurricanes in the South? The migration pattern of pink flamingos seems have shifted to make the Lyons Garden Club a destination. You can join in on the fun by asking the Garden Club to flock a friend or neighbor’s yard with 24 tastefully decorated pink flamingos. You can do this for a friend or family member’s birthday, graduation, new baby, special appreciation – you name it. In the dead of night, LCG members will place the flamingos in the yard of the honoree. Each of the flocks will have a note explaining how a friend made
Mother and daughter Sally and Nicole Gibson Have opened a new antiques shop, Gatherings of a Lifetime, at 447 Main Street. asset, not competition and they’ve made us feel welcome and have offered good advice.” The two women plan for the business to capitalize on the Main Street storefront location, drawing in traffic from those going up to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park this summer. Sally has big plans for the future. “I have four daughters, each with different talents that could be used in the store,” She said. “My long-range plan is to have
a donation to the LGC to have their yard “flocked.” The LCG will also provide a sign indicating the special event, e.g. birthday, new baby, Fourth of July. The flock will remain on the honoree’s yard up to 48 hours and be removed (free of charge) by club members who will return the flock to their sanctuary until the next flocking. The flocking is done in a sense of fun, but there are rules. The LGC flockers would like to avoid barking dogs, frightened residents and police involvement. The person making the request must notify someone in the household prior to flocking. Flocking is a first-come first-served basis. LGC will need notice of at least one week. Other requirements can be found in the application. The Lyons Garden Club requests a donation of $15, $25, or $35 to support gardening programs in the town of Lyons. The LCG thanks you for your support and sense of humor. Applications can be found on the Lyons Garden Club Website, www.lyonsgardenclub.org, Lyons Garden Club Facebook page, or call or email Sara Erickson: sarae403@gmail.com, Phone: 303-771-0986.
Girl Scouts donate cookies to LEAF LYONS – Lyons Girl Scout Troop 3982 donated 42 boxes of cookies for the 42 families who utilize Food Pantry services at LEAF. On Wednesday, April 13. Many thanks to the girl members of Troop 3982 and their leader Lori Stott.
Wool sweaters needed for Block to Blanket event LYONS – Spring cleaning? Don’t throw away the wool sweaters you didn’t wear all winter. Instead, donate them to Block to Blanket, an intergenerational community craft event sponsored by the Lyons Historical Society Heritage Faire on Saturday, June 25. For Block to Blanket, community members of all ages will turn upcycled 100-percent wool sweaters into a warm and Continue Briefs on Page 5
all my daughters move here and become a part of the business.” Gatherings of a Lifetime, 447 Main St., will open for business on May 27, with tentative hours of 9 to 6, seven days a week. For more information, call 402-4690045 or write gatherings1@outlook.com. Don Moore is a retired lawyer and the author of Love is a Verb: Healing Yourself through Love, Gratitude and Compassion. He lives in Lyons.
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OPTIONS A reading of the play Count is a benefit for the Library By John Martin Redstone Review LYONS – On Friday, June 3, at 7 p.m. in Rogers Hall a talented group of local actors will perform a staged reading of the play Count to benefit the Lyons Regional Library Building Foundation. My co-author, Timothy Craig, and I wrote Count as a fictional telling of the last days of German mathematician Georg Cantor who died in a mental institution in Halle, Germany in 1918. During the last decades of the 19th century, Cantor had been working on what has been described as the most creative bit of mathematics since the ancient Greeks. Count imagines three others at the asylum with Cantor (read by Drew Biel): a delusional patient affecting to be Galileo Galilei (read by Joseph Lekarczyk); Gert, a young nurse struggling to maintain order at the asylum (read by Debbie Simms); and Ophelia, a young woman of the nobility threatening to harm herself rather than submit to forced marriage (read by Julie Smith). Dulcimer accompaniment by Thom Bishop highlights the action. Desperately ill-equipped by a lifetime of isolated mathematical contemplation to address Ophelia’s concrete and immediate threats, Cantor must nevertheless rise to the occasion after inadvertently supplying Ophelia a dangerous tool. But what could the reclusive mathematician possibly offer a child of noble birth whose circumstance he can barely comprehend? Something. Some evidence of boundaries transcended. “Shall I show you the most
beautiful thing I know?” he asks. Of course it’s a bit of mathematics. Cantor thought for many years about the infinite. Eventually he came to a very modest mathematical question: Are all infinite sets the same size? Two hundred fifty years prior to
Performers for the play Count by John Martin. From left: Joseph Lekarczyk, Julie Smith, John Martin, Debbie Simms and Andrew Biel. A reading will be held Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m. in Rogers Hall. PHOTO BY KAYANN SHORT Cantor’s inquiry, Galileo had published his opinion on the very same question, are all infinite sets the same size? Galileo’s answer? Neither yes, nor no. For Galileo, the question is simply absurd, revealing the boundaries of the human mind. On
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the hands of the hierarchical German mathematical establishment who feared Cantor’s fairytale mathematics would “corrupt the youth.” In any case, Cantor spent his entire professional life struggling to answer a question “proved” senseless by Galileo’s iconic voice amplified by the mathematical orthodoxy of Cantor’s contemporaries. Perhaps it is not unreasonable that, late in his life, Cantor might find something in these trying experiences to help a young woman constrained by the dictates of her time and station. If he can only get her to listen. And Galileo? What is Galileo to think of these mathematical wranglings? Count presents us with only a delusional mental patient championing Galileo’s ideas as if they were scientific dogma. What is this “Galileo” hiding, and why with such vehemence? When the intellectual jousting between Cantor and Galileo intensifies to real threats beyond Gert’s calming capacities, can she and Ophelia successfully unite to conceive a new future beyond the asylum? Please come to Rogers Hall Friday, June 3, in support of these fine local actors. Perhaps you’ll find some new insight on a small piece of mathematics and how it resonates in the world while supporting the Lyons Regional Library Building Foundation. A $10 donation is requested. More information is available at the Lyons Main Street Library.
His symptoms included towering rages followed by periods of deep depression. Some biographers have suggested that sustained thinking about the infinite led to his institutionalization. Others point to the professional harassment Cantor endured at
John Martin is a math teacher and tutor. He and Kayann Short are the owners and managers of Stonebridge Farm, located just east of Lyons on Colorado Highway 66. They are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their Community Supported Farm (CSA).
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colorful blanket to be raffled as a benefit for the Lyons Redstone Museum. A contemporary cross between old-time quilting bees and Sheep to Shawl competitions, Block to Blanket is an afternoon community event in which donated sweaters (washed and felted by volunteers) are cut into squares and sewn into a blanket. Based on the idea that many hands make light work, tasks will be available for children of all ages, from sorting and cutting to designing and sewing. Adults, too, are welcome to take part in making something functional and beautiful from mundane materials. Any of your 100-percent wool sweaters can be dropped off at the Lyons Redstone Museum or at Stonebridge Farm. To volunteer your time or portable sewing machine for the event, contact organizers Priscilla Cohan, 720-2453945, or Kayann Short, 303-823-0975.
LYONS – Before anything – our hearts and arms are wrapped around the boys’ family in Pinewood Springs. All of us are heartbroken from this tragedy and knowing that no words will change the unthinkable, we are sending so much love to the boys’ family and to everyone in their lives. In the midst of such an awful tragedy, we want to deeply thank our community for coming together for Linda Hubbard this past weekend. We are grateful to announce that once the remainder of silent auction items are picked up and paid for, we will have raised just over $10,000 to rebuild her home. This comes to a total of over $25,000 raised to date since the fundraising efforts began two months ago. Thank you to everyone who contributed, volunteered, performed, donated, and selflessly offered time and energy to support putting a very dear life back together here in our town. Continue Briefs on Page 7
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ECOLOGY St. Vrain River restoration creates habitat and flood protection By Greg Lowell Redstone Review LYONS – Following the 2013 flood and the subsequent run-off mitigation work, the St. Vrain River down through Lyons was a near ecological desert – a sluice of unimpeded water devoid of vegetation and the natural contours that define a healthy river. After six months of work, the river from Meadow Park to below the Black Bear Hole has been transformed from its post-flood, post-runoff mitigation state to a fertile, resilient water course that will benefit wildlife, property owners and recreational users of the river. The river, in fact, will be actually healthier and more resilient to flooding than it was prior to September 2013. Three teams of designers – Ecosystems Services, Otak Inc., and S2O – guided the construction work of Naranjo Civil Construction and FlyWater Inc. Much of the restoration work is obvious, like the stacked rock walls with stone-lined “benches” downstream from the Fifth Avenue Bridge. “The walls make as much room for the river as possible in an area tightly hemmed in by homes on both sides,” said Julie Ash, of Otak Inc. “The benches concentrate water during low-flow periods and allow the river to spread to a cer-
They may look like just rocks in a river but these hard-rock boulders increase the complexity of the stream by creating pools and channels downstream from them and slowing the river’s flow. PHOTO BY CHARLIE BLOCH tain point during higher flows.” But most of the restoration work is more subtle. Rocks that appear to have been placed randomly are in fact creating key habitat for fish and slowing the flow of the river. The carefully sited rocks create a natural scouring action that maintains pools and riffles, oxygenates the water and slows down and redirects the flow.
Individual rock characteristics (round or sharp, big or small) work with the river hydrology to give the desired result. In places the river may actually appear smaller than before but that’s because the main channel has been deepened, providing better fish habitat during low water and easier passage for kayakers and tubers. In some locations, large logs with their
LEAF offers case management, basic needs assistance, food pantry, and so much more By Janaki Jane Redstone Review LYONS – Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lyons Emergency Assistance Fund (LEAF) takes over Jane the little white church at 350 Main St. and offers lots of different services to residents who live in the greater Lyons area. LEAF has a big service area: it serves folks from Raymond / Riverside, and Pinewood Springs, all the way into Lyons on either side of both highways, whether they live off the grid, up Red Gulch, or on Blue Mountain – which means we serve some folks in Larimer County. We also serve the area out Highway 66 and into Hygiene. Anyone who lives in that large area is eligible to come to LEAF for services. LEAF’s mission is to provide a human services safety net for those in need in the greater Lyons area. We envision a world where our friends and neighbors are cared for in their time of need, and we are working hard to bring that vision to light here in Lyons. We provide a safe, accessible place for individuals and families to con-
nect with comprehensive, coordinated services that help them strengthen their households and become more self-reliant. In order to support this self-reliance, people need to come to LEAF themselves. Once they do, we don’t share that they came in with anyone. No one who sees you come through the door knows whether you came in to LEAF to donate a check, or to get a resource referral, or to take advantage of our services. Those services are for everyone. There is no income limit. Everyone is invited to come in and talk to the resource people and case managers at LEAF. For instance, professional, unbiased housing and financial counselors come monthly to assist anyone – whether you have enough money to be buying your third rental property or are trying to make your social security check last the month. Our case managers have supported people while they filled out grant applications, bankruptcy paperwork, called pension plans, and dealt with the phone company. Special technicians come in a couple times a month and can sign people up for food stamps, Medicaid, and facilitate applying for direct cash assistance. Direct cash assistance comes from the county,
and includes Old Age Pension, Assistance and Disability, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. These technicians will now be available by appointment on several Wednesdays a month, and meet with residents on other days. Appointments are made through LEAF. In the fall, there will be health care navigators available to help with signing up on the Connect for Health Colorado website. All of these services are provided in both English and Spanish. LEAF also offers emergency basic needs funding assistance. Everyone struggles
root balls attached have been anchored along the riverbank at angles to the flow to direct force away from the shore and enhance bank stability. An example of this can be seen below the Supply Ditch diversion along the Rte. 36 side of the river. Much of the restoration work involved reconnecting the floodplain to the river in order to slow floodwaters and store sediment, nutrients, and debris. This improved connection to the floodplain can be seen in the area downstream from the Second Avenue Bridge where the river’s course has been engineered to dissipate flood energy by allowing it to spread behind the Clarifier Project during a flood event. Much of the riverside vegetation was destroyed by the 2013 flood, leaving large areas of barren, weedy ground that were unstable and prone to erosion. So far, more than 3,000 willow shoots have been sunk into the river’s edge and a variety of native grasses will be planted after the run-off. The plantings will be supported by an irrigation system for two years. Town staff is asking the public to be careful not to remove or trample the willow shoots and to pay attention to offlimits areas during reseeding. Greg Lowell is a member of Lyons Ecology Advisory Board and has been involved with land conservation issues for more than 25 years. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire and now lives in Lyons. sometimes. Whether it’s illness, job loss, disaster, disabilities, or unexpected emergencies: people find themselves stuck. LEAF currently partners with eight outside organizations to get funding for local residents, too. Through these partnerships, LEAF can facilitate and/or apply for significantly more financial assistance than it would be able for us to provide on our own. And, of course, our wonderful, volunteer-run Lyons Community Food Pantry serves about 200 locals a month. The Food Pantry offers high quality food to anyone who can’t save 10 percent of their income. This enables them to save for emergencies, and perhaps not need to come to LEAF for other help. LEAF is open for walk-ins and appointments every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 Continue LEAF on Page 15
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INSIGHT The apocalyptic presidential campaign By John Gierach Redstone Review LYONS – I’ve been thinking of ways that this seemingly apocalyptic presidential campaign could still turn out for the Gierach best by November. In scenario number 1, Bernie Sanders never catches up to Hillary Clinton’s delegate count and she becomes the nominee. At that point Sanders forgets the recent snarkiness of the primaries, wholeheartedly endorses Clinton (as Clinton endorsed Obama after a rough primary in 2008) and although some Sanders supporters have said they won’t switch to Clinton if it comes to that, once the dust settles they conclude that any Democrat will be better than the alternative and they grudgingly fall in line. The alternative in this scenario is Donald Trump, who apparently has a big enough following to make him the Republican nominee, but not big enough to win the general election. It doesn’t help Trump’s cause that the Republican establishment can’t stand the guy, and that includes some of the shadowy big money guys. Charles Koch of the notorious Koch brothers recently made news by saying that maybe Clinton would make a better president than any of the unqualified Republicans. More to the point, he said he didn’t foresee spending any money to back a Republican presidential candidate this year. In scenario 1-B, Sanders does catch up to Clinton and becomes the Democratic nominee. I could almost write the Republican ads for that campaign: “Obama was a secret Socialist, but Sanders doesn’t even hide it. If you hated Obama, you’ll positively gag on President Sanders.” I doubt that’ll work. The mood of the country may have changed over the last eight years, but this is still essentially the same electorate that chose Obama twice with comfortable margins each time. And if they wouldn’t buy into Sarah Palin as vice president, how much more likely are they to tumble for Donald Trump, who makes Palin look like a well spoken moderate by comparison?
In scenario number 2, the Republican convention blows up and someone else becomes the nominee – not telling who at this point – but otherwise the equation doesn’t change. Trump supporters aren’t necessarily Republicans, so they have no more party loyalty than their candidate does. Chances seem good that they’ll see any nominee besides Trump as an estab-
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of the country at bay. On the other hand, though, there could be some beneficial residual effects of this weird campaign. Trump isn’t exactly right that the primary process is “crooked” – political parties are private organizations that can conduct business as they see fit – but it is true that bosses of both parties are able to steer the results away from the actual vote count and that even committed delegates can be tempted or pressured or bribed into changing their
A Congress comprised of golden retrievers would be no less effective than “ have now and a hell of a lot more fun to watch. ” votes at the conventions. With Trump it’s
lishment lackey and just decide not to vote. Of course it’s May instead of November and things could still change, but national polls that put Clinton or Sanders up against Trump have the either Democrat winning although very close in some polls. That’s what has the old guard Republicans so freaked out. Naturally there are other possibilities. Let’s say it turns out to be Clinton and Trump, but Trump “pivots” in the general election, becomes more presidential – as he says he will – and begins to look reasonable to more voters. Meanwhile, more Sanders supporters than I think agree with Susan Sarandon, who recently said Clinton represents the status quo so well that she’d actually make a decent Republican candidate, and they decide to sit out the election out of sheer disillusionment. Hell, I don’t know. I’m just thinking out loud here and incidentally trying to keep the heebie-jeebies about the future
the Stop Trump movement within the party, with Sanders it’s Clinton’s seemingly unfair advantage of starting the process with a majority of super delegates already in her hip pocket. The goofy inner workings of the primaries have gotten a lot of attention this time and voters are beginning to smell a rat. With enough public pressure, the parties could be forced make their primaries more transparent. For instance, we should get rid of caucuses once and for all because they’re essentially anti-democratic. For one thing, they’re so complicated and time consuming that they eliminate a majority of voters. For another, it’s possible to walk in the door intending to vote for one candidate and walk out two hours later having voted for someone else, either because you were pressured into it by activists or because your first choice got eliminated early and was out of the running. Caucuses are nothing more than a way to keep casual
voters away and steal votes from one candidate and give them to another. And if that’s on the table, maybe we’ll take a fresh look at the Electoral College that only professional politicians and newscasters seem to understand. All we ordinary voters comprehend is that if you’re a lonely Democrat in a predominantly Republican state – or vice versa – the Electoral College can essentially nullify your vote, leaving you to wonder – as 50 percent of the electorate apparently does – “Why even bother?” Especially now when counting ballots is so quick, easy and efficient, what’s wrong with determining the winner by the most total votes cast? For that matter, it’s about time we take a fresh look at the voter suppression laws that are so common in many Republican-controlled states. These are technically legal in most cases because states get to run their own elections, but I think there’s a good argument that at least in national elections, there should be a uniform national standard that says anyone the one we who’s qualified gets to vote, period, no exceptions. Really, preventing the opposition from voting is the most cowardly, third-world sort of political shenanigan imaginable and should be illegal. And while we’re at it we should take a fresh look at gerrymandering, the dark science of constructing painfully convoluted congressional districts that are so safe a golden retriever of the right party could win an election. Then again, that might not be such a bad idea. A Congress comprised of golden retrievers would be no less effective than the one we have now and a hell of a lot more fun to watch. John Gierach is an outdoor and fly fishing writer who writes a column for Flyrod & Reel magazine. His books include Trout Bum, Sex Death and Fly fishing, and Still Life with Brook Trout. His new book, All Fishermen are Liars is available at book stores and fly fishing shops everywhere including South Creek Ltd. on Main Street. His new book will be out in May.
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This is an incredible community that truly does come together in the face of unthinkable tragedy to support our neighbors as much as is possible – as we all will with the dear Foreman family when the timing is right.
Garage Sale and Cleanup Day LYONS – The Lyons Community Garage Sale and Cleanup Day weekend will be held on Saturday and Sunday May 21 and 22. The Sustainable Futures Commission is sponsoring the weekend event. The community garage sale will be held on Saturday, May 21 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. On Sunday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lyons area cleanup day will take place in Bohn Park on Second Avenue. This year Lyons utility bills are not necessary to participate. Area residents are welcome to bring items for recycling, donation, and disposal. Recyclable items accepted by Eco-Cycle’s CHARM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) include electronics, appliances, white block #6 Styrofoam, durable plastics (such as lawn furniture, buckets, trash cans, barrels), clothing, books, bicycle tires and tubes, porcelain toilets and sinks, plastic bags, printer cartridges, and scrap metal. Also being accepted at no charge for recycle are mattresses and auto/truck tires. Please note that all “normal” household recycling, such as paper, metal, glass, cardboard, etc. should be taken to the recycle bins on Railroad Avenue. Yard waste (branches, leaves, and other organic materials from your yard) will be accepted free of charge. There will be Continue Briefs on Page 15
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT By MinTze Wu Redstone Review LYONS The Stone Cup will feature the art of Brent Hollingsead through the end of June. Hollingsead is a Lyons-based impressionist artist whose multitude of Wu works plays with texture, layering, abstraction and spontaneity. A graduate of Wittenberg University’s Fine Arts program, he has translated his lifelong passion for art into his professional career as a graphic designer, which is often reflected back in the dimensionality of each painting. From nature’s serenity to nature’s wrath, all expressions of nature inspire the core of Hollingsead’s work. In his modern collage series, a struggle between humans and technology is often revealed. Today he is emerging as a seasoned artist with a passion for expressing authenticity in each brushstroke. The music line up for May and June is as follows: on Saturday May 21 from 10 a.m. to noon, Antonio Lopez will perform modern folk / acoustic soul; on Sunday, May 22, Ran Off the Rooster will play Americana / folk / bluegrass from 10 a.m. until noon; on Sunday, May 28 there will be no music due to the Lyons High School graduation; on Sunday, May 29 from 10:30 until 1 p.m. Thomas Gronberg and Don Cleason will perform folk rock / Americana; on Saturday, June 4, time to be announced, Eben Grace, Michael Thompson and Ian Brighton will perform; Sunday, June 5 will see two shows, with Tupelo Honey playing folk from 10 a.m. until noon, and at noon Enion Pelta Tiller and Ryan Drickey will perform classical; on Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. until noon Follow the Fox will perform bluegrass; and on Sunday, June 12 folk singer / songwriter Tim Ostdiek will play from 10 a.m. until noon. The Corner Studios, located at 318 Main St. in Lyons, will host Pop Up Boutique events during the summer. These art events will be free. Amanda Faubus will open her show on May 26 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with champagne. The Corner Studios will also hold Pop-Up Boutiques with guest artists and artisans every weekend from May to September. For more information, call 303-903-2165. Spirit Hound Distillers, 4196 Ute Hwy. in Lyons, will host concerts over the summer on their large backyard patio, which is the perfect venue for music, dancing and one of the Spirit Hound’s distilled creations. There is no cover charge for any of the concerts and food is available from a variety of food trucks visiting the distillery. Enjoy the concerts. On Saturday May 14 Magpie Zero will play from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. with food from Suburban Wiener; on Saturday May 21 Bonnie and Taylor Simms perform from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. with food from Rollin’ Bones BBQ; on Saturday May 28 Chain Station plays from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. with food from Dos Bros Tacos; on Saturday June 11 the River Arkansas plays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with food from Sancho’s Mexican; on Saturday June 25 there will
Works by Lyons-based impressionist Brent Hollingsead are featured at the Stone Cup through June. be live music from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with food from ChubBurger; on Saturday July 9 Bonnie and the Clydes from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with food from Chub Burger; on Saturday July 16 Mason Town plays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with food from Farmer Girl; on Saturday July 30 Ryan Dart Band plays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with Food Truck. For more information, call 303-823-5696. Dust off those instruments and dancing shoes for the Rocky Mountain Old-Time Music Festival held July 6 through 10, just 30 minutes from Lyons at Parrish Ranch, along the Little Thompson River just west of Berthoud at 15722 Parrish Rd., Berthoud. It’s the perfect venue for concerts, dances, workshops and 24/7 jamming. Commute from home or relax in shaded camping for those latenight sessions. Come for the long weekend, for a whole day or enjoy a summer evening concert and old fashioned com-
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GRADUATING SENIORS
MATTHEW APPLEN
LARS BASEY
NATHAN BEVERIDGE
JADE BINGHAM
JESSICA BOXRUD
TIMOTHY BOYINGTON
PETER BROOKES
CLAIRE BUSBY
MARISSA CASEY
CORBIN CASMEY
ASHLYN CHRISTIANSEN
JACQUELYN COMEAU
VERONICA COOK
CAMERON CROSS
AMANDA DANDURAN
MELISSA DANDURAN
BRIAN DILLON
TRENTON DUNN
JACKSON EATON
DANIEL FAGER
NICHOLAS FELL
OWEN GEORGE
MAIZIE GRACE
WILLIAM HEINEN
SYLVIA HITCHCOCK-JONES
MARISHA HOAG
ERIKA IVKOV
ANTHONY JENKINS
MEAGAN KEEN
ELLIS KITTERMAN
ABIGAIL LIQUORI
MARIA MARQUEZ RUBIO
ETHAN MELANI
COURTNEY MOLZ
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KANYON RAPER
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AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS Lyons High School Senior Class of 2016 Post-Secondary Plans, Scholarships, and Awards
Daniel Marsh Fager University of Wyoming, Agricultural Business; Varsity Letter Football, 4 yrs; Wrestling, 2 yrs; Track 1 yr; Lyons Lions Club Athletic Award for Football; Helped with flood recovery for people that lived near Lyons; Participated in building a Preschool in Lyons
Matthew August Applen Front Range Community College or Colorado Northwestern Community College, Rangely; Business / Political Science / Coast Guard Recruit
Nicholas David Fell Fort Lewis College, Durango, Engineering; Academic Letter, 1 semester; Varsity Letter Track, 4 yrs; Cross Country Participant, 2 yrs; Patriot Anglers volunteer work
Lars Eugene Basey University of Northern Colorado, Elementary Education; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Varsity Letter Track, 3 yrs; Basketball, 2 yrs; Soccer, 1 yr; Men’s Niwot Volleyball participant, 4 yrs; All Conference 2nd team Basketball; All State 2nd team Volleyball; District Sportsmanship Award; Lyons Lions Club Athletic Award for Boys Basketball; Twin Peaks Rotary Student of the Month Balanced / Well Rounded Student; UNC Provost Scholarship; Lyons Community Foundation Joel Mack Memorial Scholarship; Edna Layton Award Scholarship
Owen Patrick George University of Wyoming, Natural Resources; Varsity Letter Basketball, 3 yrs; Track, 3 yrs; Cross Country, 2 yrs; Baseball, 1 yr; Nancy L. Nixon Foundation Scholarship
Nathan Adam Beveridge Colorado School of Mines, Software Engineering; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Chess Club
William Andrew Heinen Working and Front Range Community College; Interested in Computer Graphics and Technology
Jade Mizuki Bingham Working and Front Range Community College, then CU Denver, Pharmaceuticals; Interests include kickboxing / Muy Thai and costume making
Sylvia Alan Hitchcock-Jones St. Louis Community College, Associate in Applied Science, Dental Hygiene; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Mayama Dance Team, Dancer, 7th – 11th grade
Jessica Mae Boxrud Colorado State University, Broadcast Journalism; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Varsity Letter Volleyball, 4yrs; Track, 4yrs; Volleyball Honorable Mention, All Conference 1 yr; All Conference, 2 yrs, Track; State Qualifier, 3 yrs, Club Volleyball; Welker Scholarship; Lyons Community Foundation Joel Mack Memorial Scholarship
Marisha Fan Hoag New York University, Shanghai, China campus, Business / Interactive Media; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Varsity Letter Choir, 3 yrs; Chess Club; Twin Peaks Rotary Student of the Month for Creative Writing; NYU Shanghai Scholarship; Poudre Valley REA Scholarship
Timothy Ray Alexander Boyington Front Range Community College, then CU Boulder; Academic Letter, 1 semester Peter Edward Brookes Colorado School of Mines, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Student Council; Track and Robotics; Chess Club; CSM Merit Scholarship; LaVerne Johnson Memorial Scholarship Claire Amanda Busby Colorado State University, Fashion and Merchandising; Varsity Letter Softball, 4 yrs; Student Council; Welker Scholarship Marissa Denee Casey University of Colorado at Boulder, Psychology or Marketing; Academic Letter, 3 semesters; Varsity Letter Cheer, 4 yrs; Choir Letters; Founding member of Lyons Leo Club; 2nd Degree Black Belt; St.Vrain Valley Retired Employees Scholarship; JBSK Accounting Scholarship; Hilltop Guild Scholarship; Lyons Community Foundation Scholarship; Gene and Lynn McCain Service Award; LaVerne Johnson Memorial Scholarship Corbin Louise Casmey Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Nursing; Choir; Volunteer at Longmont United Hospital and Church; Coe College Academic Distinction in Liberal Arts Scholarship; Coe College Trustee Scholarship Ashlyn Nicole Christiansen University of Colorado at Boulder, Biochemistry; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Varsity Letter Volleyball, 4 yrs; Lyons Lions Club Athletic Award for Volleyball; Student Council; Founding member Lyons Leo Club; Club Volleyball; Breakfast Optimist Club Award; CU Outstanding Junior Award; CU President Horace M. Hale Scholarship; CU Outstanding Student Scholarship; Principal’s Leadership and Volunteer Service Award Jacquelyn Acadia Comeau Colorado State University, Biology; Academic Letter, 3 semesters; Cheer, 1 yr; Volleyball Participant, 3 yrs; CSU Merit Scholarship Veronica Lauren Cook Front Range Community College, then CSU, Business; Academic Letter, 3 semesters; Interests include dirt biking and snowmobiling Cameron Joseph Cross Colorado State University, Engineering; Academic Letter, 4 semesters; Varsity Letter Track, 4 yrs; Cross Country, 2 yrs; 2015 ArdansJackson Award; 2015 All Conference Cross Country; All State Track; Founding member Lyons Leo Club; Leo Club Treasurer; National Honor Society Vice President; CSU Green and Gold Scholarship; Hilltop Guild Scholarship Amanda Rose Danduran University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Pyschology, for Wilderness Therapy; Academic Letter, 1 semester; Varsity Letter Softball, 2 yrs; Basketball, 2 yrs; Cheer, 2 yrs; Horatio Alger Scholarship; Reach Your Peak Scholarship; Welker Scholarship Melissa Mary Danduran Work; Accepted a contract with the Barbizon Modeling Agency, will be attending industry related classes; Varsity Letter Choir, 1 yr; Participant in Basketball, Cheer, Softball, Track Brian Andrew Dillon Colorado State University, Biomedical and Electrical Engineering (dual degree); CSU Honors Program; National Merit Finalist; Academic Letter, 6 semesters; Varsity Letter Cross Country 3 yrs; Track, 2 yrs; Basketball, 1 yr; Twin Peaks Rotary Scholarship; CSU Ival V. Goslin Scholarship; CSU Honors Program Scholarship; National Merit CSU Scholarship; Lyons Lions Scholarship Trenton Andrew Dunn Working and moving to Hawaii; University of Hawaii Community College, Business; Varsity Letter Football, 2 yrs Jackson Paul Eaton University of Northern Colorado, undecided; Participated in Cross Country, 2 yrs; Track, 1 yr
Maizie Lynn Grace University of Colorado at Boulder, Leeds School of Business; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Varsity Letter Basketball, 3 yrs; Founding member Lyons Leo Club; Leo Club Vice-President; US Sailing Instructor; CU Baker Award Scholarship
Erika Nicole Ivkov Pittsburg State University, Nursing, and playing volleyball; Academic Letter, 5 semesters; Varsity Letter Volleyball, 4 yrs; Track, 2 yrs; All Conference 1st Team Track, 1 yr; All Conference 1st team Volleyball, 2 yrs; All State Volleyball, 1 yr; Athlete of the Week, 3 yrs; Pittsburg State University Athletic Scholarship Anthony Joseph Jenkins Working, then Front Range Community College; Varsity Letter, Football, 1 yr Meagan Elizabeth Keen University of Northern Colorado, Communications; Academic Letter, 5 semesters; Varsity Letter Volleyball, 4 yrs; Volleyball All Conference Honorable Mention, 2 yrs; All Conference, 1 yr; Yearbook; Student Council; UNC Provost Scholarship; Lyons Community Foundation Gerald Boland Memorial Scholarship; Hilltop Guild Marge McCulloch Memorial Scholarship Ellis Shon Kitterman University of Hawaii, Maui; Varsity Letter Football, 1yr; Football participant, 2 yrs; Basketball, 1 yr; hobbies include fishing Abigail Maria Liquori University of Northern Colorado, Pre-Nursing; Varsity Letter Softball, 4 yrs; Cheer, 4 yrs; All Conference Softball, 1 yr; Lyons Athletic Award for Softball; Played competitive softball Maria Guadalupe Marquez Rubio Front Range Community College, then Metro State, Math / Civil Engineering; Academic Letters, 5 semesters; EFSVV-FRCC Partnership Scholarship; Boulder County Latina League Scholarship; Hispanic Education Foundation Board Scholarship; Lyons Community Foundation In Memory of Steve Ralston Scholarship; Welker Scholarship; Frank Namesnik / Lyons Lions Memorial Scholarship Ethan Cain Melani Colorado State University, Civil Engineering; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Varsity Letter Baseball, 4 yrs; Football, 1 yr; Band, 2 yrs; Lyons Athletic Award for Baseball; Chess Club
Ari Lev Peyser Working, then moving to Norway; University of Gjovik, Norway, Ecology; Studied Norwegian at Concordia Language Villages Kanyon Makenny Raper Colorado State University, Wildlife Biology; Academic Letter, 1 semester; Welker Scholarship Rebecca Kaye Reath Fort Lewis College, Durango, Environmental Studies; Academic Letter, 1 semester; Varsity Letter Band, 1 yr; Jazz Band; 60 hours of community service Sergei Maximov Schneeweiss Cole Front Range Community College and working Brennan Montgomery Simmering University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, Mechanical Engineering; Academic Letter, 4 semesters; Varsity Letter Football, 3 yrs; Baseball, 2 yrs; Basketball, 1 yr Mitchell James Simms Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, Journalism with emphasis in Business and Economics; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Varsity Letter Track, 3 yrs; Basketball, 2 yrs; Soccer, 2 yrs; Founding member Lyons Leo Club; Leo Secretary; Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship; Lyons Community Foundation Uncle Louis “Bud” Winkler Memorial Scholarship; LaVerne Johnson Memorial Scholarship Mira Louise Smith Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Theater; Academic Letter, 2 semesters, Chess Club; Varsity Letter Choir, 2yrs; Band, 1 yr; Theater Academy of the Denver Center for Performing Arts, 4 yrs,; Twin Peaks Rotary Student of the Month Unique Talent; Spent a month in Ecuador volunteering at a school for poverty-stricken children, “Los Niños de Maria”; Most passionate about theater, singing, music, as well as art in all forms. Nickolas Dalton Stinn College and Working Colten Montgomery Thorne University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, Biomedical Engineering; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Chess Club; Varsity Letter Football, 2 yrs; Basketball, 2 yrs; Volleyball, 2 yrs; Jazz Band, 2 yrs Zachary Robert Tripp Working and Front Range Community College; Participated in Football and Baseball Sierra Marie Tucker Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, Cell Biology and Neuroscience; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Varsity Letter Cross Country, 4 yrs; Track, 4 yrs; Ardans-Jackson Award; All Conference Cross Country; All Conference Track; All State Cross Country; McConnell Girls Track Award; Lyons Athletic Award for Girls Cross Country; CHSAA “Active Scholars” Award; National Honor Society President; Founding member Lyons Leo Club; Leo Club President; Youth Resilience and Leadership Award from BOCO Strong; AP Scholar with Honor; Twin Peaks Rotary Student of the Month Female Academic Athlete; Breakfast Optimist Club Award; Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award; Rhonda Herman Community Service Award; Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship; Frank Stenson Memorial Scholarship; Lyons Community Foundation Scholarship; Principal's Leadership and Volunteer Service Award Anna Lynn Vahlenkamp University of Northern Colorado, Environmental Science; Varsity Letter Choir, 3 yrs; Passion for photography; Welker Scholarship Juliet Watral Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver, 3D Animation; Varsity Letter Choir, 3 yrs
Courtney Renee Molz University of Northern Colorado, Teaching; Varsity Letter Cheer, 1 yr; Choir, 1 yr; Lyons Athletic Award for Cheer
Conor McCormac Kent Weadley University of Denver, Russian; Academic Letter, 3 semesters; Volunteer at Lyons Library, Longmont Library; Founding member LEO Club; CU Arts and Humanities Scholarship; DU Crimson and Gold Scholarship
Braeden Luke Mora Front Range Community College, then CSU, Mechanical Engineering; Chess Club; Band, 4 yrs
Kiefer Michael Wenande Working at Oskar Blues; Varsity Letter Football, 1 yr; Baseball, 2 yrs
Vaughan Morse Nagy University of Colorado at Boulder, Media / Communications; Academic Letter, 6 semesters; CU President James H. Baker Scholarship
Haley Anne Westmoreland Colorado State University, Liberal Arts; Academic Letter, 5 semesters; Participant on the Dance Dimensions Team, grades 9 – 11; Starbound Award; Travel somewhere every summer
Malcolm Owen Ogilvie Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY, Economics / Music; Academic Letter, 7 semesters; Varsity Letter Basketball, 1 yr; Twin Peaks Rotary Student of the Month Community Service
Bayley Ashtan Winter-Martinez Naropa University; Academic Letter, 1 semester; Varsity Letter Concert Choir, 4 yrs; Show Choir, 3 yrs; Cheer, 2 yrs; Participated in extra-curricular music programs and played Red Rocks; Lyons LEO Club; Education Foundation Above All Scholarship The Pearl Group
Sara Elizabeth Peckham University of New Hampshire, Hospitality Management; Academic Letter, 2 semesters; Varsity Letter Robotics, 2 yrs; Varsity letter Volleyball, 1 yr; Robotics participant, 3 yrs; Student Council; St. Jude’s Research Hospital Ambassador; More than 150 hours of community service; World traveler
Lindsey Noel Wirth Colorado State University, undecided; Varsity Letter Track, 2 yrs; Dance Team, 1 yr; National Congress Art Award; Competitive Dance at Dance Dimensions, 12 yrs
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CREATE Art is alive in Lyons By Kristen Bruckner Redstone Review LYONS – Lyons has long cherished its reputation of being a community of artists, musicians, and creative people. As a town of roughly 2,000 residents, we are fortunate to: have our own worldBruckner class music and festival venue, Planet Bluegrass; host nationally known concert acts such as the ones at the Lyons Outdoor Games on June 4; support a top-notch dance studio Mayama Movement Studio; and have a new art gallery Western Stars Gallery / Studio. Live music by world class musicians, many of whom actually live here, can be heard in any number of local restaurant venues several nights every week. Incredible artwork hangs on the walls of our eateries and coffee shops. Lyons is fortunate to not only have a high concentration of these “art centric” residents, but locals are working hard to reinforce our reputation as an art destination. There have been challenges for the art community in Lyons in recent years, notably the lack of affordable housing. The flood disproportionately affected many of our artists in residence. While there is no imminent solution for this roadblock, the desire to work towards the goal of more affordable housing stock is expressly stated by local residents and government officials. Supporting the arts has always been a tenet of the Lyons Community Foundation’s mission to enhance the quality of life in the greater Lyons area. In 2015, LCF allocated over $16,000, or more than a third of its community support grants, to art-based projects and events in town. The Lyons Film Festival was able to successfully launch last summer with some assistance from LCF and is returning for a second run June 3 to 5. The three-day festival will highlight the rich talent in local film making, music and art and will coincide with Lyons Outdoor Games festivities. The Sandstone Summer Concerts Series, a popular free program put on by the Town of
The Lyons Clarifier Community Art Project was completed in 2015 after LCF granting helped it to continue its tenyear journey. Lyons Parks and Recreation Department, would likely not happen without LCF’s annual support. The Lyons Clarifier Community Art Project was completed in 2015 after granting helped continue its ten-year journey. Chase the Music, a local non-profit that coordinates original music compositions for critically ill children, was also a 2015 grantee. The Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC)
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has been a benefactor of LCF’s Community Support Grants for years. Historically, this group has produced events in town such as the Art Walk, art shows in Town Hall and commissioning the public art installations visible throughout downtown Lyons. The LAHC led by Chrystal DeCoster and Betsy Hubner has been very active as of late, helping to launch Lyons Last Thursdays / Art Stroll. This is a collaborative effort between LAHC, the Lyons Economic Development Commission, the Town of Lyons, the Lyons Chamber of Commerce and various business entities. The idea is to get visitors and locals to “Linger Longer” in town, enjoying the venues that promote local art and music and to provide increased tourist traffic and benefit all area merchants economically. Participating businesses plan to offer extended hours and a voucher program offering buying discounts. The first of this series will launch on May 26 and will take place on the last Thursday of the month through September. The LAHC also recently championed a group of students in their quest to bring a commissioned art piece to Lyons Elementary as their fifth grade legacy project. Local artist and environmentalist Coco Gordon has provided her own unique contribution to the art community and LCF. She hosts a creative project called Artbox Stylista roughly every other month for which she collects contributions that she donates to LCF. All of these various efforts are a great of example of the power of combining a variety of resources with our own residents’ enthusiasm for enriching our community through art. The Lyons Community Foundations exists to improve the quality of life, build a culture of giving and encourage positive change in the greater Lyons Area. We serve as a catalyst for connecting people who care with important projects in our community. For more information on any of our art-centric grantees or the variety of other community based funded projects for 2015, visit www.lyonscf.org/community-support. Kristen Bruckner is on the Lyons Community Foundation Communications Committee and writes columns for the LCF. She lives in Lyons.
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LYONS – Lyons is known for its music, recreational opportunities, and unique locally owned restaurants and libations. But another Dandeneau treasure that doesn’t always get the same level of attention is our rich community of visual artists and art businesses. So, Lyons is joining over a dozen Colorado towns in offering an art walk. The Lyons Last Thursdays / Art Stroll is a collaboration between the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC), the Economic Development Commission (EDC), the Lyons Chamber of Commerce, various business entities, and the Town of Lyons. The strolls will run for five months with the first one May 26, 2016. Art walks have become very popular for locals to get out and hang with cool people to celebrate the arts in their communities, and for visitors who seek out unique art experiences. The First Fridays in the Denver Art District on Santa Fe have found that up to 5,000 people will visit its 60 galleries. The Longmont ArtWalk has been growing every year and has put downtown Longmont on the art map. In the past artists in Lyons have created annual events including the Lyons Artique and Lyons Studio Tour. Picking up from these past efforts, the organizers of the Lyons Last Thursdays / Art Stroll hope to take the arts and Lyons to the next level through creating an art walk. This is a great opportunity for the business and art community to create a Lyonsstyle art celebration, which can include all the many arts that are present in town. We are very excited for many local businesses that are participating, including:
Red Canyon Arts, Western Stars Gallery, ARTBOX, Lyons Redstone Museum, and the Lyons Dairy Bar. If you haven’t contacted us to sign up, there is still time. These events will put the spotlight on the arts and bring the focus to the many galleries, businesses and restaurants that also support the arts through hosting local artists and musicians. It even provides businesses that aren’t usually focused on art to join in the fun through hosting musicians, wall space or demonstration space for local artists, face painters, or other unique ways of artistic expression. There might even be some street theater. Thursdays were selected to bring more business to town on a night other than the already busy summer weekends. The Lyons Last Thursdays / Art Stroll will be promoted state-wide through social media and press releases. Our goal is to attract people who are seeking great art and art events. We also hope to catch folks driving to Estes and give them a special reason to make Lyons an intentional stop on the way. To add some fun and an incentive to check it all out, we are offering a $7 voucher that can be used in any participating Lyons business through the weekend, thanks to a grant that came through the Chamber of Commerce. Look for costumed volunteers handing out vouchers around town from 4 to 6 p.m. Maps will be available from the volunteers and at Western Stars Gallery. Right now we are enrolling businesses and artists that want to participate. The organizers have lit the match. Now it is up to you. Contact Chrystal DeCoster at chrystaldecoster@gmail.com, or call 401-3011212. Also, if you have a business that does not have an artist, contact us to find your perfect partner.
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NATURE Squirrels are Mother Nature’s messengers By Stacey Scarborough Redstone Review LONGMONT – Fox squirrels: they are cute little bundles of fluff to some, nuisance garden and yard pests to others. It seems that people either love them or hate them, and there is very Scarborough little middle ground about their value to the environment as a whole. Ask a gardener about squirrels and you will get an earful. I have to admit, I had deep, unmovable roots in the “squirrels are a nuisance” category, after Mr. Poofytail (my resident squirrel nemesis) dug up my garden for three years running. Last year, Mr. P managed to get into my not-even-24-hours-old vegetable garden, complete with cold frame covers, which were bungee corded shut and staked with 12-inch stakes, eat everything in sight, then escape without moving a single bungee. I cannot repeat in this column the words that were running through my head. Mr. P seemed to sense he was in trouble, so he did the logical squirrel thing – he gave up my vegetables for birdseed. It was an easy transition, as we had three feeders in the yard, but that is a story for another day. Recently, I began working at Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, where we take in sick, injured and orphaned wild animals. One of the perks of my position as Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator is the opportunity to train as a volunteer in animal care. I eagerly jumped at this chance
and trained in the only animal care class available at the time. Yep, squirrels. Now, some may think that having an evil rodent nemesis, such as I do in Mr. P, that I would be one of the last people to want to help a squirrel. I, however, looked at this as a learning experience, and possibly a way to figure out how to get Mr. P to move my neighbor’s yard. But I digress. What I learned, and what I now wish other homeowners would learn, is that these furry-tailed critters that cause us so much grief in our carefully manicured lawns and gardens belong to the world in a way that we, as humans, can only hope to belong. I learned about how delicate their digestive systems are and the specialized diets Greenwood feeds them. I’ve learned about their social groupings, and their willingness to bond with each other and look out for each other in case of danger. I’ve watched them cuddle and snuggle and curl up in tight, little balls on my lap after receiving a syringe of warm formula. Perhaps my greatest understanding of these creatures took place during the first squirrel release of 2016, which I had the privilege of completing. There were three squirrels in the transport cage, and they remained completely silent during the hour-long drive from the center to their release site. When I pulled their cage from the back of my vehicle, they began chattering quietly to each other. It wasn’t enough noise to draw notice, but enough to tell that communication was clearly taking place. Then, a breeze blew underneath the pillowcase covering the cage. The fresh, spring-charged air seemed to ignite
something in them, and the chattering became louder. Something was happening. Fresh air, birds singing in the distance. Was that the smell of grass and cattails? I set their cage in a clearing next to several large, well established cottonwood trees with enough dried leaves to build the mother of all squirrel nests. I pulled back the pillowcase, clicked open the wire cage and stood back. I don’t know what I expected,
but the squirrels’ reaction to the prospect of being free was not one I had anticipated. They scurried in circles around the cage. Their tails twitched in divine frenzy as they touched noses and chattered. Then, with no warning, one squirrel sprang to the side of the cage, staring at me. He held on for a full 30 seconds then literally popped out of the cage and ran for the back of the nearest tree. He was quickly followed by squirrel number two. The third and smallest of the trio continued to run around the inside of the cage. I could hear his cage-mates chattering from the base of the tree, and twice they ran out into an open space between the trees and cage, scolded him (or me, I’m not sure) and disappeared. I crept closer to
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the cage to tilt it a bit, giving the little squirrel an indication it was time to go. After some hesitation, and much scolding from his pals, he bounded out of the cage and around the tree. The chattering continued for some time, until I saw one, then two, then three squirrels scurry up to dizzying heights in the cottonwood. I went to gather the pillowcase and the cage, glancing up as I did so. There, peeking around the trunk of the tree some 75 feet up, three little heads were watching me, their tails furiously twitching behind them. I turned to go, and yet they stayed, watching me walk away. With one last chatter, they left, together, for their new home. These squirrels craved freedom. They wanted a place to live, food to eat, and companionship to rely on. That’s when it hit me. These creatures are true representatives of nature. They are children of the earth in a way that we, as humans, can only hope to be. Every fiber of their being sang when they were reunited with nature. I witnessed it. I lived it. I respected it. I grew as a person on release day. Now, Mr. P has a permanent place in our yard, and he has free rein to my vegetable garden and my bird feeders. When he brings his family to my yard, they will be welcome, too, because I want to learn how to truly be a part of this world in the way they are. We can all learn so much from these furry little guys, if we just take the time to stop and listen to the chattering. Stacey Scarborough is the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator at Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. To learn more about Greenwood Wildlife, please visit www.greenwoodwildlife.org. Got ideas for a column? Email jenny @ greenwood wildlife. org.
I’ve found a baby rabbit or bird. What do I do? By Kathlyn Reed, DVM Redstone Review LONGMONT – The first warm spring days have announced themselves with colorful blooming flowers, and with an abundance of nesting birds and precocious baby rabbits. As an emergency veterinary hospital, we see lots of wildlife brought in this time of year, particularly baby and juvenile birds, rabbits, and squirrels, and we are commonly asked by good Samaritans how they can help our wildlife friends. The biggest threats to our native wildlife are our own dogs and cats. They can chase, frighten, and harm our native species, especially immature wildlife. By keeping your dog on a leash when in open space, you limit this risk. Furthermore, you are protecting your pooch from contagious diseases carried by wild animals such as rabies, rabbit fever, and plague. These diseases can be transmitted between wildlife and our pets by even brief contact, so keeping your dog on a leash is the most effective way to prevent the spread of contagious diseases and distress to native species. Domestic cats are effective hunters, and are decimating the populations of endangered native species all over the world. Free ranging domestic cats in the U. S. kill an estimated 1.3 billion to 4 billion birds, and 6.3 to 22 billion mammals annually. Furthermore, in addition to hurting wildlife populations, outdoor-roaming cats are at greater risk for serious injury such as being hit by cars or attacked by larger wild animals. The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends keeping domestic cats indoors, for their own safety as well as for the preservation of our wildlife species. But what if you find a rabbit, bird, squirrel, or other native animal that appears to be in need? Baby rabbits are among the most common species brought into our emergency room after hours for us to examine and look after until an appropriate wildlife rehabilitator can take them to a suitable facility. Many of these babies have no obvious injuries or illness. If you see a baby rabbit, do not immediately assume it has been orphaned. The mother rabbit will forage during the day, and
may only return to feed her baby twice a day. If the baby rabbit has no signs of injury, it is best to leave it alone so its mother can return to care for her baby where she left it. If the rabbit has been injured, you can keep it in a safe, quiet location while you contact your nearest wildlife rehabilitation facility. Handle the bunny as little as possible, and use gloves and wash your hands thoroughly to prevent disease and parasite transmission. If it is after hours, you can bring the rabbit to Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists, and we will arrange for a wildlife caregiver to care for the rabbit. Baby birds pose a similar challenge. Babies in the nest or recently fledged juveniles on the ground may be alone for many hours at a time while the parents are out looking for food. This awkward stage, where they are not yet confident flyers, is a normal part of their development. Unless you see an injury, or the bird seems weak or sick, it is best to leave them alone for the parents to return to care for them. If the bird is injured, please contact your nearest wildlife rehabilitation facility. Try to handle the bird as little as possible to minimize stress. Raccoons, foxes, and other meat-eating mammals have their young this time of year as well. As with rabbits and birds, a young animal on its own is not necessarily orphaned, but may be waiting on its mother to return. These animals can be very dangerous if handled by inexperienced persons. If you have one of these animals in need, please contact Animal Control or a wildlife rehabilitation facility. Do not try to handle these animals on your own, due to rabies risk. Small animal veterinary facilities, such as Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists, cannot house or provide medical care to these animals for staff safety reasons. If you have any questions regarding wildlife species, or if you suspect you have found an animal in need, contact Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists, Animal Control, or your nearest wildlife rehabilitation facility. Kathlyn Reed is a veterinarian at Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists. AMVS is a 24-hour veterinary facility providing specialty internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, oncology, neurology, emergency, and critical care. They are located in Longmont at 104 S. Main St. For more information, go to www. Aspen Meadow Vet. com.
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Halden Wofford & the Hi*Beams SAT, MAY 21 • 8:30-11:30PM
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Bakersfield Band THURS, MAY 26 • 7-9PM
Bonnie & Taylor Sims FRI, MAY 27 • 8:30 -11:30PM
Atomga SAT, MAY 28 • 8:30 -11:30PM
Soloman Cook Trio SUN, MAY 29 • 4:45-8PM
Rusty THURS, JUNE 2 • 8PM
Tupelo Honey FRI, JUNE 3 • 9PM
Picken on Ween SAT, JUNE 4 • 6-9PM
Cowboy Dave SAT, JUNE 4 • 10PM -1:30AM
Gogo Lab SUN, JUNE 5 • 5-8PM
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The Complete Unknowns SAT, JUNE 11 • 9PM
Interstate Stash Express SUN, JUNE 12 • 5PM
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achieve more affordable housing. I spoke to the Board of Trustees during the audience participation portion of the May 2 meeting, suggesting that the Planning and Community Development Commission (PCDC) and the Utilities and Engineering Board (UEB) could be the first two boards to advise on policy and incentives. Those of us who are interested in seeing workable spread the word about volunteer opportunities when the affordable housing polices and incentives implemented project is scheduled. should follow up with the Board of Trustees, the PCDC, There’s another move in the direction of more afford- and UEB to see that this work happens. Lyons people who able housing since my column last month: the outgoing care should make sure that affordable housing doesn’t fall Lyons Board of Trustees approved a resolution on April off the list of priorities. The same goes for the commission 18 that specifies a goal of ten percent affordable housing where I serve, the Human Services and Aging Commission. As we are setting our goals for this year and next, an assessment of human services needs, including housing that is affordable and suitable for the aging population, and tenant and landlord issues need to continue to be prioritized. Someone recently asked me what happened to the idea of a survey about how the Lyons community feels about affordable housing. A draft survey was included with the background information that the Special Housing Committee gave the outgoing trustees (before the trustees sunset the housing committee and drafted and passed the affordable housing resolution). It’s up to the current trustees to determine if they want to use that draft survey, and if a survey is useful to understand what education or outreach is needed about Amy Reinholds, at left, and other women lift an interior wall frame into affordable housing. place at a Habitat for Humanity build in Longmont. In my opinion, the Primary Planning Area master planning process for the stock in Lyons with a list of possible housing policies and Eastern Corridor area was a useful way for the communiincentives that future boards can use to accomplish that ty to give input on their opinions about affordable housgoal. The challenge now is that town staff, advisory ing and other future land use for areas that are allowed to boards / commissions, and the Board of Trustees all need be annexed to the Town of Lyons in the future. I witto find ways to implement the policies and incentives to
What’s the fix for affordable housing in Lyons? New steps toward Habitat for Humanity in Lyons By Amy Reinholds Redstone Review LYONS – After so much discouraging news for affordable housing in the past two and a half years, a few events in recent weeks lifted my spirits. On May 6, I volunteered with Lyons Amy Reinholds, Boulder County Mayor Connie Commissioner Deb Gardner, Sullivan and Boulder and Lyons Mayor Connie County Commissioner Sullivan at the Poplar Grove Deb Gardner and a neighborhood in Longmont for dozen other women to the Habitat for Humanity frame new townhouses Women Build event on May 6. in Longmont with Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley. And I learned that the first reading for the Planned Unit Development (PUD) plan for rezoning for Second Avenue and Park, so six residential units can be sold to Habitat for Humanity, is on the agenda for the June 6 Lyons Board of Trustees meeting. I know this proposal is only for six units, and it’s only for people who are looking for home ownership, but after everything I’ve seen, I’m feeling good about the progress. The second reading of the rezoning is expected to be scheduled for the July 5 Board of Trustees meeting. Although it will be a while until there is new construction work at Second Avenue and Park, I learned while volunteering with Habitat for Humanity that there will be a flood rebuild project this summer in Lyons at a home in the confluence neighborhood. I’ll
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Mayor Continued from Page 3 but when it comes to hot-button topics, I find social media platforms have limitations. Because local participation on Facebook is perceived to be high, users may assume incorrectly the target audience will be reached. No one knows for sure who is reading posts and tweets, and one can’t assume the message is reaching any particular person or audience. Thus, social media should not take the place of making a call to the town staff, Sheriff or other public service entity to inform of an issue that needs to be addressed. Likewise, not all Lyons Trustees participate in social media and therefore, posting on Facebook in lieu of contacting elected officials directly to communicate items of concern can be ineffective. Additionally, social media posts do not count as comments made on the public record and cannot be taken as such by elected officials. Bottom line: if you need action or want a response, a phone call, email or face-to-face meeting is more likely to achieve the desired outcome. Another challenge of social media is the potential for rapid dissemination of misinformation. It does not take long for a rumor or false statement to stir up a lively discussion. Additionally, factual information can occasionally be misleading when taken out of context. Rarely can
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a single, or sometimes a series of Facebook posts represent all sides of a complex issue, and most posts (despite good intentions) reflect the personal views and biases of the author. When in doubt, look for objective and validated sources for information, and if possible attend public meetings or speak with elected officials or town staff to clarify questions about town issues. Finally, please know that elected officials are subject to sunshine laws that require all government business be conducted in a manner that allows any member of the public to observe, participate or investigate. Social media sites are not public venues for conducting town business, and elected officials must avoid conducting meetings via email, or on Facebook, Twitter or other similar platforms. While minimal guidance is available regarding social media use and open meetings law, I have recommended the trustees be mindful of their participation on Facebook discussion groups to avoid participating in such a way that might violate these rules. While the safest approach is to avoid social media all together, the absence of voices from local leaders on topics that need clarity can also be problematic. Ultimately, it is up to each trustee to determine if and how they wish to participate on social media.
Longmont, one of the days that Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley participated in the ninth annual National Women Build Week, I was with a team on the second story of a townhouse assembling framed walls. Two women who were going to be future Habitat for Humanity homeowners in the neighborhood were working on a neighbor’s home that day, participating in the sweat equity part of the Habitat for Humanity home-ownership program (Habitat homeowners get no-interest mortgages but agree to put in up to 500 hours of “sweat equity,” depending on family size, on both their own homes and other homes in the community). As we were holding up framed walls for others to secure with a nail gun, one woman said that she had thought home
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nessed a variety of input about affordable housing and commercial development and some very positive discussions between members of the community who had different ideas on growth. I thank everyone who was involved in the Eastern Corridor workshops. I witnessed respect and members of the community listening to each other and seeking understanding, especially during the April 14 and 28 workshops. The process will continue this summer for other parts of the Primary Planning area that are to the north and the west of town. When Mayor Sullivan and Commissioner Gardner and I volunteered in the Poplar Grove neighborhood in
MAY 18 / JUNE 15, 2016 In summary, I am a big fan of social media and find Facebook and Twitter to be particularly effective tools for sharing information. I believe the benefits for establishing connections between members of the community, and informing the public outweighs the challenges and potential pitfalls. But for all the ease and efficiency, social media should complement not replace the face-to-face processes that are the foundation of our local government. The current procedures that ensure government decisions are made transparently, and encourage participation by all, have survived the test of time and are central to our democracy. My hope is that we can continue to have respectful and productive discussions about Town issues via the various social media platforms, which in turn will facilitate broad participation in government. Connie Sullivan was elected Mayor on April 5, 2016. Prior to becoming Mayor, she served two terms on the Town Board of Trustees beginning in 2012. She and her husband Neil have two children and have lived in Lyons for approximately nine years. She is co-owner of the St. Vrain Market located in downtown Lyons on Main Street. For comments or questions, Mayor Sullivan can be reached by email at csullivan@townoflyons.com.
ownership was beyond her reach, and she didn't think she would qualify for a Habitat for Humanity home. But she decided to complete the application process anyway and got the good news. Now her home would be across the street, where work was just beginning on the foundations. When Mayor Sullivan and I talked at lunch, we both expressed the same thought as we looked at a row of some already completed homes in the neighborhood: Habitat for Humanity homes could look like this in Lyons! We took pictures to show others back home. Keep following my columns in both Lyons papers for news about any accomplishments to increase affordable housing stock in Lyons. Keep up with hous-
ing-related agenda items at Board of Trustees and PCDC meetings. All town meetings are open to the public and posted at www.townoflyons.com/calendar.aspx. 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 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 the past year. She has lived in Lyons for 12 years and in the surrounding Lyons area since 1995.
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Town Continued from Page 1 said. “Whenever the funds are allocated, that starts a two-year clock as to when they have to be used. So if the funds are used for buying property, the clock starts from when the funds are allocated,” she said. Mayor Connie Sullivan said that the board needed to start working on affordable housing now. “We have to start now to hire a developer and get the land lined up,” she said. Simonsen added that the town could still have Habitat for Humanity housing in its affordable housing mix. “It has its own DR funding and it has CDBG funding,” she said. The BOT heard a report from Lyons Regional Library District Board. Lyons Librarian Katherine Weadley told the board that patron visits are up by 40 percent from January to April 2016. The number of books borrowed through AspenCat, the interlibrary loan courier, is up 689 percent from January to April 2016 and the percentage of books borrowed from AspenCat from April 2015 to April 2016 was up 448 percent. The Town Board wanted to know why the increase in activity was so dramatic. Weadley said, “Access to the library is
Award Continued from Page 1 Excellence in the monthly category. John Gierach won three first place awards in Best Editorial Writing, Best Serious Column Writing and Best Humorous Column Writing. Richard Joyce won three second place awards in Best Editorial Writing, Best Serious Column Writing and Best Humorous Column Writing. Kate Zalzal won two first place awards for Best Environmental Story, Best Agricultural Story and a second place award for Best Agriculture Story. Renee
REDSTONE • REVIEW key and proximity to Main Street is also really important. We have lots of new programs for adults and children.” President of the Lyons Regional Library District Board Kathleen Crane told the BOT that it intends to build a new library near the Depot building site. The new library will be approximately 8,000 square feet and is intended to be a multipurpose flexible building to support all kinds of programs. An open house is planned for May 23 from 11 to 7 p.m. at the Oskar Blues side room. In other news, Ty Hammes from Lyons plans to open a restaurant at the former Lyons Quilting shop at East Main Street. It is also the former location of Andrea’s Homestead Café. The new restaurant will be a Mexican style Taqueria open six days a week. Hammes was approved for a liquor license and is creating a patio on the northwest side of the building. In general business, the town has $2.5 million in funding from round 3 of CDBGDR funding to spend on improvement projects from the flood damage. The BOT discussed replacing damaged pavement and curbs and gutters. A new restroom structure near the Black Bear Hold parking lot and upgrading the parking lot near the Black Bear Hold also were discussed. Haip won a first place award for Best Sports Column Writing. Don Moore won two first place awards for Best Health Enterprise Story and Best Health Feature Story. He won two second place awards for Best Feature Story and for Best Business News Feature Story. Carol Devenir won a first place award for Best Sports Event Story. Susan de Castro McCann won two first place awards for Best Deadline News Reporting and Best Headline Writing. She won two second place awards for Best Deadline News Reporting and Best Sustained News Coverage.
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BOULDER COUNTY – Nonprofit human service agencies and housing authorities in Boulder County may now apply for capital funds through Boulder County’s 2017 Worthy Cause pool. The Worthy Cause Request for Funding application for 2016 pool funding is available on the Boulder County website at http://bit.ly/WCfunds. Applications must be submitted through Boulder County’s online application system by 4:30 p.m. on June 21, 2016. During the 2008 General Election,
Boulder County voters approved an extension of the .05 percent Worthy Cause sales tax with 73 percent of the vote. This was the third instance of voter approval for these funds, making this round Worth Cause III. The ten-year initiative allocates a portion of sales tax revenue to Boulder County nonprofit human service agencies for capital projects, including the purchase of land or buildings, construction, renovation, or debt reduction. Revenues from the sales tax will be awarded to eligible human services nonprofits through a competitive “pool” funding process, for which qualifying nonprofit agencies may now apply via the Request for Funding process. Throughout the course of Worthy Cause III, sales tax revenues have been leveraged through fundraising and other grants to strengthen our community services in early childhood learning, family support services, basic needs services such as food, clothing, housing and shelter, domestic violence, and healthcare. For more information about Worthy Cause and the application process, contact Megan Davis at mdavis@bouldercounty.org or 303-441-3562.
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p.m. at Lyons Community Church, 350 Main St. The Lyons Community Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the same location. Call 720-864-4309, or email us at info@leaflyons.org to make an appointment, and go to our website at leaflyons.org or to our Facebook page LEAF to find out more.
Kate Kerr Email katethefiddler@gmail.com. Learn the history of the area at the Lyons Redstone Museum, 340 High St., during weekends in May. Hours are Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sun. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The museum is celebrating the 125th anniversary of Lyons’ incorporation with two new exhibits: Lyons Quasquicentennial 1891-2016 and Art At the Redstone Museum, exploring Lyons history through its artists. Permanent museum exhibits include the history of the 1881 schoolhouse, the Lyons quarry industry, and the 2013 Lyons flood.
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a charge per load for trash. Items that can be dropped off as trash include box springs, construction materials, old wood, and couches. E-waste will be accepted will incur a fee, including computers and peripherals, audio equipment, phones, small electric items, TVs, VCRs. Please note that hazardous waste, such as paint, thinner, motor oil, cleaning products, batteries, etc. will not be accepted.
Human services agencies may apply for funding
Janaki Jane is the Direct Services Advocate and Case Manager at LEAF. For the last 12 years, she has lived off the grid in the foothills above Lyons, with her husband and her cat, where she is frequently visited by the local moose, bear, fox, bobcat, deer, elk and lion population.
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