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B •R •I •E •F •S Don’t forget to fill out your library survey LYONS – Don’t forget to fill out your library survey online and share your opinion about the Lyons Regional Library District. Paper copies are available in the library at 405 Main St. in Lyons or they can be filled out online. Go to the library’s website at lyonsregionallibrary.org and click on either the Spanish or the English version. The deadline for having your say is Jan. 15. Julie’s Thai makes the Camera’s list of 15 fave dishes in Boulder County LYONS – Julie’s Thai Kitchen green curry ranked in the top 15 favorite dishes in Boulder County by the Daily Camera food critic Clay Fong. Julie’s Thai Kitchen restaurant is located at 138 Main St., Unit 7, in Lyons Valley Village. The reviewer said, “Julie’s Thai Kitchen in Lyons is worth the drive when you want to experience this cuisine in all of its intricately spicy glory. Julie’s take is a textbook version boasting green curry paste, coconut milk and wonderfully aromatic fresh Thai basil. What makes this curry, also available with shrimp, beef and tofu, rise above the rest is a free hand with fresh herbs such as lime leaf and vegetables that haven’t been cooked into submission.” The reviewer called it a comforting dish. April 5, 2016 Lyons Board of Trustees Election LYONS – Are you interested in serving the town during the Continue Briefs on Page 4
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HUD competition, wastewater and electric rate increases discussed by BOT By Susan de Castro McCann Redstone Review Editor LYONS – At a workshop on affordable housing held before an early January town board meeting, Cody Humphrey, housing recovery coordinator, told the board that some of the dates were pushed back as to when the town would learn about receiving funding for a proposed Lyons Resilient Replacement Housing development in the eastern corridor. Lyons hopes to get some of the $1 billion that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering in a competition. The Town of Lyons applied for $6.75 million from the National Disaster Resiliency Competition, which is a nationwide contest open to all states and municipalities that have had major devastation disasters destroying homes, buildings and land due to floods, fire, hurricanes, tornados or other disasters. Lyons entered the competition under the state of Colorado’s application to HUD for $419 million for disaster relief funding. If Colorado receives the $419 million it is asking for, Lyons hopes to receive $6.75 million of that pot for a development project in the eastern corridor. Those entering the competition had to create a plan to build disaster-resistant buildings that are energy efficient and can survive a natural disaster for several days without using traditional power sources. The competition is funded by the Rockefeller Foundation and HUD. The competition originally planned to
announce which states received funds by the end of January, but now that announcement won’t come out until the end of February. The state has added additional procedures to distributing the funding that Colorado might receive, and that could delay the announcement for whatever funding Lyons is eligible to receive until sometime in June. Through a separate grant the town was able to hire Matt Manley, a planner who will create a master plan for the Lyons Planning Area including the eastern corridor, Apple Valley, Old South St. Vrain, and other places in the planning area all over town. At its regular meeting, the Lyons Board of Trustees (BOT) approved an ordinance to do away with seasonal utility rates. This increase is about $8 per month for the winter months.
The Utilities and Engineering Board (UEB) has been working diligently to come up with a reasonable solution to make the Electric Fund solvent and create a reserve in the fund to handle emergencies. Last month the board members imposed upon themselves a stipulation to have a three-month reserve in the Electric Fund, but so far that hasn’t happened. MEAN (Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska), the agency which supplies electricity to Lyons, raises the rates in April every year and Lyons falls behind by not quite raising rates enough to catch up and by delaying raising the rates until late in the year. The BOT is trying to become more proactive on the issue. The board decided last month that if any fund falls behind the three-month fund reserves then the BOT has to review the fund balance. The board also passed an ordinance to raise wastewater rates by about $6 per month. The new water treatment plant is now up and runContinue BOT on Page 8
Candidates who have taken out packets for Lyons Trustee and Mayoral election By Susan de Castro McCann Redstone Review editor LYONS – Only four potential candidates have pulled packets for a potential run for the Lyons Board of Trustees (BOT). As of Jan. 11 Connie Sullivan (current Mayor Pro Tem) who with her husband Neil owns the Lyons Market, has pulled the only packet to run for Mayor so far. Those who have pulled packets for Trustee so far are: Juli Waugh (former
Trustee) who with her husband Kenyon owns the Lyons Dairy Bar; Barney Dreistadt (current Trustee) who has worked with the volunteers nonstop since the flood and is the BOT liaison to the Arts and Humanities commission and the Economic Development Commission; and Jim Kerr (current Trustee) who is retired, moved here from Michigan and is the BOT liaison with the Utilities and Engineering Board and the liaison for the Planning and Continue Candidates on Page 8
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LYONS O B I T U A RY Hanno Jensen 1947 – December 16, 2015 Hanno Jensen, a local businessman, died on Dec. 16, 2015. He was born in Bückeburg, Germany in 1947. He was the youngest of three boys. He immigrated with his mother and oldest brother in 1955 via ocean liner on a sponsorship through a relative in Malibu, CA. Hanno, his mother and his brother took a Greyhound bus cross country from New York. The middle brother followed later after they were able to save enough money to bring him over. He told the story of how the bus would make tenminute stops for food and restroom breaks. At one stop somewhere in the Midwest, Hanno was left behind and his mother had to scream at the bus driver to turn back for him. Only his mother spoke English at the time so Hanno couldn’t explain his predicament to anyone at the stop. While his mother worked as a nurse in a local hospital, the boys paid for their
board by working on the ranch in Malibu, mucking stalls, and maintaining the land. The ranch inspired his love of animals. In Germany, the boys lived in an apartment above the British Army Hospital where his mother worked. This was in the city just outside of Cologne so they weren’t allowed any pets. The boys quickly learned English by watching as much TV as was allowed, and they were placed directly into public
school with no English lessons. Hanno was taken under the wing of a local surf shop owner where he learned the passion for surfing. Hanno took the classes and studied for citizenship. He became a naturalized citizen in June 1962. He attended West Los Angeles College
and California State University, Northridge and received his degree in Political Science. He joined the Marine Corp Reserves as Private First Class and served for six years with Honorable Discharge as Sergeant E-5. Hanno was previously married and has two daughters, Kim and Dana of Southern California. He married his wife Kathy in March of 1982, having met her while both were working in the high-tech industry in 1978. They were transferred to Colorado by Wangtek and landed in Lyons in 1996. After Wangtek and Syquest, he worked at Maxtor in Longmont and was laid off in 2002 as the company was waning. The lay-off spawned Hanno to create the Lyons General Store by evaluating what services he thought would be valuable to the Town of Lyons. He learned to fly fish inspired by his wife Kathy’s enthusiasm and work at South Creek Ltd. and it became his way to be on the water without a surf board. He always joked about “surfing the St. Vrain,” never expecting to see the waves of September 2013. He died at work on December 16, 2015, from complications of his fiveyear battle with renal cell carcinoma. He is preceded in death by both mother and father, and middle brother Bernie of Southern California who passed away on September 8, 2015. He is sur-
vived by wife, Kathy, oldest brother Stephen of Arizona, two daughters and four grandchildren. Friends and family celebrated Hanno’s life at a memorial at Oskar Blues community room late in December. Ahlberg Funeral Chapel in Longmont handled the arrangements.
Jayne Rhode leaves Bank of the West Staff Reports Redstone Review LYONS – Jayne Rhode, former branch manager at Bank of the West in Lyons, left her position there on Dec. 31, 2015. Rhode said that she is not exactly retiring, but plans to move on and do other things. Rhode has worked at the Lyons Bank of the West for 13 years. Before that she worked at the same location but the bank was Mile High Banks, owned by Dan Alan. Rhode said that she got into banking when her husband was in college in seminary school. “Everywhere we went the only jobs that were available were banking jobs,” Rhode said. “I started working at the Bank of Louisville. Colorado was one of the last states to move to branch banking. I have been working for 36 years in banking and I enjoyed work-
ing in banking and now I am ready to try something new.” What that will be, Rhode said, she doesn’t know yet. Rhode was born in Longmont and grew up in Boulder. Currently she lives in Boulder and she loves this area. She does know that she will remain connected to the people in Lyons and will continue to work on public service projects. Rhodes has been on the Lyons Area Chamber of Commerce executive board and worked on the Lyons Community Foundation board. She plans to continue working with the foundation in the future. “I still want to remain very much involved with Lyons,” she said. Rhode always had a smile for everyone she talked to and her calm presence reassured many customers. She is looking forward to new challenges and new horizons and we at Redstone Review wish her the best of luck in the future with whatever endeavors she chooses to participate in.
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CONTENT Flood displaced residents get priority at six proposed Habitat Houses By Janaki Jane Redstone Review LYONS – If all goes according to plan, Habitat for Humanity of St. Vrain Valley will build six new homes on the old Valley Bank property within the next two years. There will be a policy giving Jane preference to people whose primary residence was in 80540 and who were displaced by the 2013 floods (meaning were unable to return to the home they lived in before the floods). Secondary preference will be given to those displaced by the 2013 flood outside of
Lyons. The Lyons houses will be semi-detached duplexes, without garages but with parking. When Habitat homes are built, the future homeowners work alongside with neighbors and volunteers. The homes are simple and very energy efficient. These homes will have an affordability covenant on them, meaning that there will be limitations on the resale price of the properties. The exact details of the affordability have not yet been set, but it is likely that they will be offered to families earning less than 60 percent of the average median income in Boulder County. The average median income for a family of four in Boulder County is very close to $100,000 a year.
Flood-displaced residents who are interested in buying one of the houses can make their application stand out by pulling their free credit report at annualcreditreport.com, calculating their debt-toincome ratio. It is recommended that interested families take the Financial Foundation classes offered by Boulder. This can help with organizing finances, knowing where the money goes, and moving toward paying off debts. Anyone interested in this housing opportunity, or wanting more information should call David Emerson, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of St. Vrain Valley, at 303-946-5190, or email him at DEmerson@stvrainhabitat.org.
Lyons seniors coming together to make Lyons a happening place to age Staff Reports Redstone Review LYONS – Please join us for a community conversation on aging in place on Monday, January 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lyons Community Church on the corner of Main Street and Fourth Avenue, sponsored by the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging There will be door prizes and music while meeting the many interesting, experienced talented, mature folks in your town. We invite all interested folks to participate and spread the word: Are you interested in the future of our aging community? Do you care what our community has to offer as you age? We are inviting people of all interests in the Lyons community to participate in a community conversation. This interactive conversation is an opportunity for you to share your vision of
the future, and offer your opinion, concerns and suggestions. We need to hear from you. Light supper will be served. Recent experiences have shown many of us how frustrating and painfully inadequate services for the elderly are. Seniors today want something better than most of the services currently available. Most people want to age in place and need some help to do that. Some of us are creating this event with the hope it is the beginning of making Lyons a practical and happening place for aging. This event matters because we all need each other in one way or another. Often we cannot operate alone, and we are all part of what makes up Lyons. Often seniors feel isolated and alone, especially if a good support system is not available. No one should have to feel alone without support. We have what it takes here in
Lyons to create many avenues for support, whether it be new friends, volunteer assistance, care-giving resources, phone tree network, social activities, etc. This is so important not just for the current generation of seniors living here but for future generations to come. There are older folks around town who express an interest in sharing and celebrati n g this amaz-
EcoPass has been extended through 2016 By Dawn Weller Redstone Review LYONS – The Town and Lyons and the Sustainable Futures Commission (SFC) are pleased to announce that the Lyons Community EcoPass program has been extended through 2016. Grants from the Weller Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) and Boulder County funded the community program, which started in 2011 and was scheduled to be retired at the end of 2014. Due to service interruptions from the 2013 floods and schedule adjustments, the program was extended thru 2015.
In the last months of year, Boulder County worked with the SFC to find a way to fund the program for 2016. On Dec. 18, the SFC was notified that Boulder County would be able to extend the program, with a small contribution from the town. If one were to buy monthly passes, the cost of the Y regional pass for 2016 would be $2,052. Lyons was the first community to utilize the EcoPass program for all town residents. In 2013, Nederland implemented a ten-year community EcoPass program funded by property tax. The EcoPass is valid on all RTD buses and light rail routes, on an unlimited basis. Your EcoPass can be used all over Denver, including the SkyRide to Denver International Airport. If you haven’t used your pass in a
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long time, your ID may not be active in the database. However, once the rider data is uploaded every evening, your pass should work without any issues. Not sure of routes, connections, and schedules? The RTD website (www.rtd-denver.com/) has an easy to use Trip Planner. Once you specify the to-and-from locations, and other information such as weekday/weekend, the site provides the routes needed, times, and any connection information. Later this winter, the SFC will issue a transportation questionnaire to understand how best to assist commuters, students, and others who use the Y and RTD services. Dawn Weller is a member of the Lyons Board of Trustees. She was elected in April 2014 to a second two-year term. She is the liaison from the town board to the Sustainable Futures Commission.
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Cats take a toll on local birds By Greg Lowell Redstone Review LYONS – I always have a mixed reaction when I see a “Lost Cat” poster stapled to a telephone pole. I feel for the owner who is in anguish over losing a pet, but remember the practical advice I once read that basically said, “When you let a cat outdoors it immediately becomes part of the food chain; it either gets eaten or it eats something.” For those of us living in a rural environment like Lyons and its surrounding country, coyotes, mountain lions and great horned owls see your cat as easy prey. But more importantly, your well fed and rested housecat, once outdoors, wreaks havoc on local wildlife. A 2013 Conservation Biology Institute report considers cats in the wild to be the greatest threat to U.S. wildlife responsible for the deaths of up to 3.7 billion birds and 20.7 billion mammals every year. The report came from a three-year U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-funded effort to estimate the number of birds killed by predators or manmade causes, such as collisions with wind generators and windows. About a third of the 800 species of birds in the United States are currently endangered, threatened or in significant decline,
according to the American Bird Conservancy. Bird predation by house cats and feral cats is a significant factor in the decline. Locally here in Lyons the Colorado Native Bird Care and Conservation organization, a licensed wildlife rehabilitation clinic, reports that nearly half of the birds they take in are suffering from some sort of cat-inflicted injury. That finding is in line with results from other wildlife rehabilitators in the country who report 25 to 50 percent of their bird rescues are cat-related. “We’ve seen every type of bird attacked by cats: ground nesting birds, tree nesting birds, ledge nesting birds, and waterfowl,” said Donna Nespoli of the CNBCC. “Domestic cats are very adept predators and birds, having not evolved with this type of predator, are virtually defenseless.” Nespoli said that native cats like lynx and bobcats are larger and have a small population density locally as compared to smaller, faster and more agile domestic cats that have a much, much larger population density. A well fed cat that spends part of its day in the comfort of a home is a far more efficient predator than a wild animal whose energy expenditure drives its carefully calculated predation. Moreover, the suspicion is that the CNBCC clinic sees only a small percentage of actual cat-caused bird fatalities. Often times a cat will not even kill or eat its prey because it does not need to eat the bird to stay alive. Rather it will simply attack and then toy with its victim and then move on to another target. “We only see a small percentage of the injuries or deaths caused by cats; most bird kills are never seen by people,” said Nespoli. Nor does a cat actually need to capture a bird to kill it.
A western meadowlark is treated at the Colorado Native Bird Care and Conservation organization for a cat-inflicted injury. A cat removed 30 percent of the bird’s back and tail skin and, despite 14 days of treatment, the bird may have to be euthanized. PHOTO BY CNBCC Nespoli said that cats’ teeth and claws have harmful bacteria and even a minor wound can cause an infection that will eventually kill a bird. Multiplying the cat kill numbers are any birds killed during nesting season. The loss of one or both parents dooms the nestlings that depend on the parents for food. The Boulder Audubon Society takes the stance that “all cats should be kept indoors for the preservation of wildlife.”
C’mon down. Let’s horse around – Wild horse photographer, Carol Walker, presents: Galloping To Freedom
Staff Reports Redstone Review LYONS – On Wednesday, January 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Western Stars Gallery and Studio, 160 East Main St., wild horse photographer Carol Walker will present her new book, Galloping to Freedom, and answer questions about the wild horses she has set out to protect. Carol Walker’s book signing will be presented by Western Stars Gallery in con-
junction with the Lyons Regional Library and the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission. Please come early, grab a beverage at the Ax and Oar, and enjoy this world renowned equine enthusiast and advocate as she shares her passion. On display and available for sale are some of her photography, her three books, and 2016 Wild Horse Freedom Federation Calendars. Her images capture the soul and spirit of the horses who are her subjects and bring to stunning life their beauty, pride, character and essence. According to her biography, “Carol Walker’s passion for photography started at an early age, with animals as her
favorite subjects. Her images illuminate the relationship between horses and their people, as well showcase the beauty of horses with her stunning images of horses at liberty. Eleven years ago, she began photographing wild horses. As she followed several herds in Wyoming, Colorado and Montana, she became aware of how precarious their situation on public lands has become. She is one of the leading advocates working to keep America’s wild horses wild and free on our public lands. Proceeds from the sales of her artwork and books fund her work to keep America’s wild horses wild and free.” This event is free for everyone, including animal lovers, photography enthusi-
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asts and equestrians. The proprietors of Western Stars Gallery are Betsy Hubner, Chrystal DeCoster and Clara Thomas. If there’s interest, one of her acclaimed photography workshops might also soon come to Lyons. For more information, go to info@Westernstarsgallerystudio.com or phone 303-747-3818.
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PINEWOOD SPRINGS – The Pinewood Springs Fire Protection District Board announced that the Insurance Services Office has upgraded the district’s rating to a Class 3 for all properties within five miles of the Pinewood Springs fire station, which applies to all residences within the entire PSFPD response area. This is a significant fire protection rating improvement and will become effective as of March 1. All Pinewood Springs residents are advised to check with their home insurer to see if this rating change reduces their premium at renewal. Buddhist Meditation Group to meets Thursday evenings LYONS – The Lyons Buddhist Meditation Group is starting 2016 in a new home, in the C.A.R.E. building (the old Valley Bank building). The meeting time for the group will return to the second and fourth Thursdays Continue Briefs on Page 7
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OPTIONS Rebuilding Chhulemu in Nepal By Don Moore Redstone Review LYONS – Walking on the trail into the village, we passed through an arch made of tied-together cut tree limbs, fesMoore tooned with green boughs, marigolds, and a handmade sign saying “Welcome to Chhulemu.” By the time the last of the three trekking groups passed back through the arch, 36 of us (including six from Lyons) had assisted 17 local Sherpa carpenters in deconstructing two houses and rebuilding three. This was the beginning of Lyons-based Himalayan Development Foundation's project of Rebuild Chhulemu. In this remote Sherpa village of 30 families in the Himalayas of Nepal, the earthquakes and aftershocks of last spring ravaged Chhulemu, leaving some homes uninhabitable and others needing extensive repair. HDF’s priority is to do the rebuilding and repairing needed to allow villagers to move from temporary shelters into more secure homes that have earthquake resistant features as a part of the design and reconstruction. That design, created by the structural engineers at Miyamoto International, honored traditional construction methods and materials. For centuries, the walls of a conventional Sherpa rectangular shaped home were made with double courses of locally found rock with mud
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mortar laid between each layer to hold them together. “The Miyamoto’s design first called for cement to be added to the mud mortar. Then bands of four-inch-thick concrete with embedded rebar were laid between the courses of the rock walls,” said Lyons resident, Edward Kean. Kean signed up for all three treks, using the skills he’d developed heading up Lyons Volunteers after the 2013 flood. He became the Volunteer Coordinator for HDF in Nepal. During their stay the volunteers performed a variety of tasks. “We move rocks from one location to another. On some days we would break medium sized rocks into smaller pieces to be used as aggregate in mixing the concrete,” said Marissa Casey, 17, another volunteer from Lyons. “Then we would cut and bend rebar, followed by tying the rebar into place,” Peyton Medina, 16, also a Lyons resident, said. “Some helped mix both the mud / cement mortar and the concrete. And then we would form a bucket brigade where the just-mixed concrete would be shoveled into metal wok-like pans and passed from one person to the next until it was poured in place by the carpenters.” The work done by the volunteers was invaluable. Their hours spent helped shorten the construction time, thereby lowering the house reconstruction price tag. The first two homes that were reconstructed belonged to widows Lhakpa and Rhiputi, both of whom expressed never
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ending flows of gratitude for what the HDF did. Part way through the rebuilding of these two homes the volunteers also assisted the carpenters in deconstructing two more houses, one belonging to Pasang and his family and the other belonging to Kale and his family. Nearing the end of reconstructing the first two houses, the carpenters and volunteers began the reconstruction of Pasang’s home. After the last volunteers left the village in early December the carpenters continued to work, completing all three homes before the start of the new year. Pasang’s house was the one that eightyear-old Wyatt Levy of Pinewood Springs funded through his crowd sourcing efforts. Amy Rullkoetter, also from Lyons, is a
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quilter who shared her talents with several from Chhulemu in an afternoon class of quilt making. She taught basic quilting skills to nearly a dozen locals, giving each of them a starter kit of materials and tools from which each sewed a four square patch. To her surprise there were more men than women students. Later Rullkoetter passed out some 30 handmade quilts made by the Lyons quilting circle for the villagers to keep and use. The villagers were very excited and happy to have them. Their beginning instruction had given them a deep appreciation for the time, skill and energy that had gone into the gifted quilts. “The Lyons flood affected how we Continue Nepal on Page 12
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LYONS – It’s going to be cold, freezing cold in fact, but you can do it. Lyons people are tough. The Lyons Emergency Assistance Fund (LEAF) Board is asking friends far and wide to take a plunge or be a pledger in the St. Vrain River at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 13 at the Black Bear Hole across from the Former Black Bear Inn which is now Lyons Quilting. Wear your favorite water costume but wet suits would be cheating. At this event, Heart of Cold hosted by the Lyons Polar Bear Club, you can be a pledger or a plunger: you can ask someone to plunge for you and make a pledge or take the plunge yourself. Pledges can be turned in at Lyons ReRuns, 437 Main St. or at Ax and Oar Tavern Taqueria and Grill, 106 E. Main St. Make your checks out to LEAF. You will help families with short-term emergency assistance for medical bills, car repairs, utility bills, food, rent and many other needs that families who are struggling in tight economic times have to cope with. Two people who are taking the plunge are State Representative Jonathan Singer and Mayor John O’Brien. Many others have committed to take the plunge and you can too.
There will be a huge after-plunge party at the Ax and Oar with lots of food, music by Bonnie and the Clydes and lots of giveaways. A hot tub at Ax and Oar will be available for anyone who wants to take a hot water plunge. The band, the plunge and the hot tub will be sponsored by two marijuana shops, the Bud Depot at 138 E. Main and Headquarters at 4497 Ute Hwy. as well as Care Restoration (CARE). Gateway Realty is also a sponsor. There will be festivities at Ax and Oar all throughout the day. Even if you are not a plunger, stop by and join it the excitement; cheer the plungers on. Anyone can show up and there is no actual signup sheet. This is a fundraiser, so get the sponsors lined up. “This is our annual Valentine’s event,” said Jason Stillman from the Polar Bear Club. “We do this every year. Last year we raised over $8,000 for the Golden Gang and this year we hope to raise even more for LEAF.” The organizers from the Lyons Polar Bear Club are Jason Stillman and Josh Baranauskas. You can also donate on line by going to Fundraise.com and then go to Lyons Polar Bear Club to donate. For more information, go to the Lyons Polar Bear Club Facebook page where you will find current updates. Take the plunge to support LEAF.
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Appalachian Mountains: The perfect setting for In Wilderness Book by Diane Thomas Bantam, 320 pp., $26.00 Reviewed by Andi Pearson Redstone Review LYONS – As In Wilderness opens, Katherine Reid seems to have it all – a loving husband, a great job in advertisPearson ing and now a pregnancy she has longed for. It is early 1966 and Kate’s life is changing in ways she cannot anticipate and in ways she will struggle to understand and cope with. And those changes begin with the loss of the baby and an end to her marriage. Kate begins to suffer from a mysterious illness and in the round of doctors she consults, she is advised that she is dying. Armed with only a vague understanding of how she will survive, some granola bars, a few camping essentials and a gun, Kate buys land sight unseen and moves to an isolated cabin deep in the Appalachian Mountains of Georgia. A stop at the hardware store yields a shovel and a few packets of seed – and an inexplicable sense that she will live to see things grow. “Hope is like... something uncontrollable that’s done by your left hand,” she says. The fresh air and Spartan lifestyle seem to suit Kate and she begins to feel stronger. But she cannot shake the feeling that the little cabin is breathing, audibly, when she crawls into her sleeping bag at night. Yet, in the morning light, she shrugs it off and goes on chopping wood for the fire, exploring the area around the cabin and finding rich soil for her planting beds.
Diane Thomas is the author of In Wilderness, a suspenseful and literary love story about our fierce need for companionship and our enduring will to survive. Kate does not know that 20-year old Danny McLean lives nearby, a squatter in a once grand home. He is a Vietnam veteran and he reads, watches her and keeps to a routine. On Saturday, he’s headed to the dumpster “carrying a canteen, a Slim Jim, a squashed Little Debbie Snack Cake, some rotting book by Hemingway, and two joints.” He keeps an eye on Kate whom he refers to as “Dead Lady” and begins to notice she has more energy, stands up straighter and “is not as old as he once thought.” Eventually, Danny and Kate meet. The difference in their ages and the contrast between her level of sophisti-
cation and education and his lack of both do not seem to be barriers and they fall in love – mad, crazy, physical love. Kate is strong and self-reliant yet Danny brings intimacy, closeness and an excitement she believed could not happen again. Things go well – except when they go into town to sell Kate’s weavings. With each trip, Kate becomes ill with vomiting and weakness. What’s wrong? Danny’s obsessiveness intensifies and when Kate becomes more and more tired and sluggish, Danny offers her an herbal tea his Meemaw used to make. But what is the root and what’s the effect it is supposed to have? What does Danny suspect and what discovery does Kate make? How do their lives change as a result of the discovery? “I started writing Kate’s story in the early 1980s,” says novelist Diane Thomas on her blog. “My husband and I lived in Georgia and we often hiked the north Georgia mountains. Their beauty always took my breath away. I knew it would be the perfect setting for the novel.” Thomas’ work was hailed as “some of the most original and dynamic work” by reviewer Carla Buckley, “gorgeous and brutal as its Appalachian mountain setting.” In Wilderness was published in 2015 by Bantam Books and is available online or at local bookstores. Andi Gregory Pearson wrote her first short story at the age of seven and despite requests to do so, she has not quit writing since then. She spends a great deal of time reading and writes a monthly book review for the Denver Post YourHub. Her website is www.andipearson.com. She and her husband have a cabin in the greater Lyons area.
Mystie Brackett experiences recovery through art By Diane Dandeneau Redstone Review LYONS – Sometimes art is not about making something beautiful, but about the experience of creating. And someDandeneau times the result of this authentic experience is beautiful art. This is the wonderful outcome of the one-woman show by Mystie Brackett, the artist for Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission’s (LAHC) winter show. The opening reception will be held at 6 p.m. on January 23 at the Lyons Town Hall. Cello music will be provided by Tom Burrish. When I previewed the show for this article I was inspired by the beauty of the compositions, as well as being moved by the feelings they invoked in me. I love it when a show speaks to me in this way. Many people may not know that Lyons resident Mystie Brackett was in a rollover car accident on January 31, 2011, experiencing a mild-traumatic brain injury. Though she physically seemed fine
to people who saw her, she spent 1.5 years extremely debilitated and focused on her healing. As she looks back on her journey now, she is grateful that just before her accident, she was inspired to take an art class in Boulder with Joan Anderson, and met a group of artists working at Studio 108, with whom she felt a connection.
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Though she had been around art all her life, spending some time doing pottery, then having her own framing business, she hadn’t been drawn to paint before. But after the accident, she found an affinity for the three dimensions of the canvas. Paint, sticks, words and textures requested their place and wanted to play. Every Thursday afternoon, she would drive to Boulder to paint with her group. This was the first time she was able to do something positive for her self that wasn’t just about survival. Yet, it became a vital part of her healing. The gift of this group was special as they held the space for Brackett, as she was very sensitive emotionally, and to light and sound, and supported her during this very fragile time. As she was beginning to find some footing in her life, she, like all of us, was deeply impacted by the September, 2013 flood in Lyons. She left her home to go stay in Greeley with her now husband, Chuck Easley, while dealing with the new trauma of this community disaster. The one thing she had to support her was again her art and art community. There is depth, reverence, symbolism, and meaning spoken in the color and tex-
ture. These paintings were created with feelings, emotions, and a few words that allowed Brackett to express and experience what she was feeling through her hands, heart, eyes, and mind. As she worked, she never thought about showing it. It was totally about survival. The results are powerful and beautifully raw artifacts and testaments to a determination to heal and be whole. Though feeling very vulnerable about this work, Brackett feels it is important to share it with others who are dealing with their own personal traumas as well as our shared community trauma. She said, “You never know what the universe has in store and though there was resistance, it was through this journey to acceptance that I ultimately found the gifts of peace through it all.” To help in this acceptance, she also relied on a quote from Lao-Tzu: “Reality is reality.” This healing journey has a happy ending. Brackett is now living in what she calls a new normal, with some clear changes in her mental capacities, and is happily married, with grandchildren. She continues to paint and is participating in life again. Diane Dandeneau is a Lyons-based artist, author, speaker, singer-songwriter, and activist. When she’s not painting, you can find her hiking with the eagles, or sharing her passion about solar energy. She is about to release her first book, Journey to the Soul, Connecting to the truth of who you are through Journaling. www.dianedandeneau.com.
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INSIGHT New Year 2016 and political tantrums continue By John Gierach Redstone Review LYONS – We had a low key New Year’s Eve here. Susan and I went out to dinner at La Mariposa in Lyons and then came home and watched a movie. It was a lowbudget sci-fi number in which the moon Gierach threatened to crash into the earth and destroy it, but the catastrophe was averted at the last minute using what even a couple of humanities majors recognized as some pretty farfetched science. On the other hand, it did serve as a passable metaphor for today’s world in which horrendous problems are met with half-assed solutions, but so far we’ve managed to survive anyway. It’s been my policy for a long time now to stay home on amateur night: the one evening of the year when people who don’t normally drink much feel obliged to get hammered, adding countless inexperienced drunk drivers to the usual mix. I think this impulse dates back to a New Year’s Eve party I threw at my old house out in Lafayette sometime in the early 1980s. Most of the guests were struggling writers – some of us struggling more than others – and at the time we all still thought that writers like Ernest Hemingway were great not in spite of the fact that they were alcoholics, but because of it, so getting publicly smashed had become a kind of literary performance art. Sometime around two a.m. after all my friends had staggered to their cars and wobbled off uncertainly into the night, I sat in the suddenly silent house wondering if they’d all make it home, and if some of them didn’t, would it be my fault? I’d have been in my mid 30s then, and this may have been my first inkling that this was real grown-up stuff. You know, personal responsibility, life and death. That was my last New Year’s Eve party. Of course for all the talk about fresh starts and clean slates, nothing much changes just because it’s a new year. For instance, when President Obama announced his much anticipated executive order on gun safety, it turned out to be nothing more than a modest plan to better enforce the laws that are already on the books, and the Republicans, who’ve been saying all along that all we have to do about guns is enforce the laws that are already on the books, labeled it as a new assault on the Second Amendment. Basically the same old stuff. But although Obama isn’t the best politician, he is a smart man who plays a good long game and it’s possible he was just trying to make sure that the gun issue would be addressed in this year’s presidential election. If that’s the case, then it was a cagey move. The Democratic can-
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from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Every week, the group will sit for 20 minutes, with each person doing his or her own form of sitting meditation. This will be followed by reading a text about Buddhism, and then discussion of the text. In this way the practitioner, whether new to Buddhism, or more experienced, gets the opportunity to have the support of the group in meditation practice, and the support of teachers, through the written word, in understanding what practice can achieve in their lives. The meetings are open to anyone interested in meditation or learning about Buddhism. You do not have to be Buddhist to attend. The group is appropriate for all levels of practitioner. The cur-
didates will have to agree with the president or explain in excruciating detail why they don’t, and Republicans will have no choice but to pitch their usual tantrum, even though most polls suggest that the majority of Americans disagree with them. It’s easy to think that the election this year will be
between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, but I’m not ready to bet on that yet. As someone said recently of the primary season, “We’ve got poll numbers coming out of our ears, but not a single vote has yet been cast.” I think Donald would be an appropriate candidate for the Republicans because he actually seems to represent the new direction of the party: racist, misogynistic, ignorant and proud of it. As for Hillary, I’d love to see our first woman president, but I’d much rather it was Elizabeth Warren. Failing that, I like Bernie Sanders. He’s dead right about the economy and what needs to be done about it and he’s not shy about admitting to being a Democratic Socialist, although he hasn’t been clear about exactly what that is. Hillary recently refused to answer a question about the difference between a Democrat and a Democratic Socialist, but it’s easy: it’s a matter of degree. A Democratic Socialist believes in more and better government services than a Democrat does. If you look at people who live under Democratic Socialist governments – think some of the Scandinavian countries – they get more services than we do, like free college and health care. They do pay more in taxes, but because of the efficiency of single-payer systems, they end up better off economically than we do. Meanwhile, they still get to live in free democratic soci-
rent book being read is What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula, a renowned Buddhist scholar. The group is sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Sakya Center, and led by Janaki Jane and Christopher Sloan. Jane and Sloan have practiced Tibetan Buddhism since 1996, when they met the head of the Sakya order, His Holiness Sakya Trizin, in Minneapolis. They were on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Sakya Center, one of the oldest and largest Sakya centers in the United States, for many years. The group is planning to sponsor teaching visits by lamas in the future. For more information, go to the Facebook page Rocky Mountain Sakya Center / Lyons Buddhist Meditation Group, or email rocky mountain sakya @ gmail. com.
eties where they elect their leaders. Really. Look it up. The only thing that worries me about Bernie is that the term “Socialist” might be too toxic for Americans. I actually think a grumpy, white-haired New England Socialist is just what the country needs right now, but I wonder how many voters agree with me. As for Hillary, it doesn’t bother me she’s changed her position on some issues because intelligent people do change their minds when they’re confronted with new
evidence. In place of the simple-minded “consistency” politicians crow about, I’d rather hear someone say, “I used to believe in American intervention in the Middle East, but recent history has shown that it not only doesn’t work, it actually makes things worse, so let’s try something else.” What bothers me about Hillary is how coy she’s been about saying what she believes until enough polls are in that she knows how it’ll play. You wonder if there’s any ideology there at all. Maybe it’s all just calculation. Beyond that, I think that with her experience as Secretary of State, she’d be good on foreign policy, but that she’s too close to Wall Street and the big banks to want to see anything but business as usual on the economy. That said, though, if it comes down to Trump and Clinton, I’ll be a Clinton guy all the way – yard signs, bumper stickers, campaign buttons, the full catastrophe. Happy New Year. 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 newest book, All Fishermen are Liars is available at book stores and fly fishing shops everywhere including South Creek Ltd. on Main Street. A new book will be out next year.
Early-life exercise alters gut microbes, promotes healthy brain and metabolism BOULDER – The human gut harbors a teeming menagerie of over 100 trillion microorganisms, and researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have discovered that exercising early in life can alter that microbial community for the better, promoting healthier brain and metabolic activity over the course of a lifetime. The research, which was recently published in the journal Immunology and Cell Biology, indicates that there may be a window of opportunity during early human development to optimize the chances of better lifelong health. “Exercise affects many aspects of health, both metabolic and mental, and people are only now starting to look at the plasticity of
these gut microbes,” said Monika Fleshner, a professor in CU-Boulder’s Department of Integrative Physiology and the senior author of the new study. “That is one of the novel aspects of this research.” Microbes take up residence within human intestines shortly after birth and are vital to the development of the immune system and various neural functions. These microbes can add as many as five million genes to a person’s overall genetic profile and thus have tremendous power to influence aspects of human physiology. Going forward, the researchers also plan to explore novel means of encouraging positive gut microbe plasticity in adults, who tend to have stable microbial communities that are more resistant to change.
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IDEAS Low fat, high protein can taste great in the new year By Catherine Metzger Redstone Review LYONS – Having a hard time sticking to that New Year’s resolution for losing weight? Finger wagging aside, highprotein, high fiber, low-fat meals along with regular exercise will always be the best sustainable solution. Black bean tacos with cabbage slaw, and eggs, and also baked cod with tomatoes, capers and spinach are two great dishes to launch you on your way. I don’t know about you, but I’m at the age where hormones no longer play a part in defending me like the Iron Dome: intercepting and exploding fat calories before they drop down and permanently attach to my thighs. Sigh. After all this holiday cooking and eating, I am ready to lighten up. And, as my hubby says, just because we’re eating healthier doesn’t mean everything has to taste like dirt. After attending a long New Year’s Eve party with lots of cigarette smoking (quitting smoking, friends, another good New Year’s Resolution, hint, hint) we slept in late then got up and started 2016 the right way. A good start is black bean tacos with cabbage slaw and eggs. Black Bean Tacos with Eggs and Cabbage Slaw Preparation time: 30 minutes; Serves 4 Black Bean Mixture 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained 1/2 t both ground cumin and coriander 5 t olive oil, divided Cabbage Slaw 1 T fresh lime or lemon juice 2 C thinly sliced cabbage 2 green onions 1/3 C chopped fresh cilantro or 1 t ground coriander 4 large white or yellow corn tortillas 1/3 C crumbled feta cheese Eggs 2 eggs 2 T olive oil Bottled salsa, your favorite heat
• Place beans and cumin / coriander in small bowl; partially mash. • Mix 2 t olive oil and lime / lemon juice in medium bowl; add cabbage, onions, and cilantro (or 1 t ground coriander) and toss. Season slaw with salt and pepper to taste. • Heat 3 t olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tortillas in single layer. Spoon 1/4 of bean mixture down the center of each tortilla; cook 1 minute then fold tacos in half. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. • In a separate frying pan, heat 2 T olive oil and cook two eggs as desired (over-easy, scrambled, etc. Egg yolks are optional). Remove tacos from pan and add eggs, slaw and crumbled feta. Top with salsa. Baked Cod with Tomatoes, Capers and Spinach Preparation time 1/2 hour; Serves 4 2 1/2 T butter 2 t olive oil 2 large, ripe tomatoes 1 C seafood stock 3 T capers, drained 1 T turmeric 1/2 t sugar (optional) 1/3 C dry bread crumbs 1 t dried chives 1 T dried parsley 4 cod fish fillets 1 lb. fresh baby spinach • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a casserole dish with 1 t of the butter. • In a medium-sized frying pan, heat 1 t of the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the diced tomatoes and cook for approximately three minutes. Add the stock, capers and turmeric. (Optional: add sugar.) Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for ten minutes. Season with salt and pepper. • In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs, parsley, chives and remaining olive oil. • Lay cod out in casserole and season with salt and pepper.
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Sprinkle bread-crumb mixture evenly between the four fillets. Place in oven and bake for ten minutes until golden. • Prepare spinach by adding the remaining butter to a medium-sized frying pan and adding the spinach. Fry for about two minutes over medium heat and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. • Place a ring of spinach in the center of each plate and set a piece of the cod into the center of the spinach ring. Ladle sauce around the edge of the spinach. Enjoy! If you’re looking for other delicious recipes, please check out my website found at foodfortheages.com or at Facebook.com / food for the ages.com. All are food-forthe-ages kitchen tested. Catherine Metzger lives in Lyons with her mother, husband, youngest daughter and three dogs. She has been cooking since 1979. Her food blog is foodfortheages.com and Facebook.com/food for the ages.com.
Elementary school kids collect food for the holiday food drive By Tanya Daty Redstone Review
after transporting and sorting all 3,000 items. Students accompanied by their families helped to assemble boxes of non-perishable items which were then distributed to over 40 families on Friday, December 18th in time for their holiday feast, along with perishable items such as ham, bread and fresh produce. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office provided toys for children while the Lyons middle / high school students donated coats for those residents in need. All in all, it was a great reminder for all, how important it was to give back at a time when we are used to receiving.
LYONS – Every year for the past several years, Lyons Elementary School has held a food drive for two weeks in December to collect non-perishable items for the annual holiday food drive Sam Tallent of Higher Ground Ministries organizes. This year, the elementary students donated over 3,000 items. The class that brought in the most items, 300 in total, was Timothy Ambrose’s fifth grade class. The students in this class were rewarded with a tour of the food pantry
BOT Continued from Page 1 ning alongside the old plant, at least for a few months, Town Administrator Victoria Simonson told the board. A new Lyons resident, Julie Boyle, approached the board about utility rates and said she just moved here from Weld County. “I know you are looking at renewable energy and I want to encourage the board to look more closely at renewable energy,” she said. She was told that there are lots of opportunities to serve on boards and commissions in Lyons. The board went into executive session to discuss several issues. One issue started out on the regular agenda then was pushed into executive session. A resolution approving
Candidates Continued from Page 1 Community Development commission. These have all pulled packets to run for a position on the Lyons Town Board. Six trustees will be elected and one Mayor. Trustee Dawn Weller has decided not to run this term. Trustee LaVern Johnson is term-limited after serving three terms. Mayor John O’Brien did not pull a packet and is currently out of the country. Trustee Dan Greenberg said that he has many things to consider including how much time he has to divide up between his family, his job and serving on the BOT. He said he
a memorandum of understanding between the Town of Lyons and Lyons Properties LLC which is also known as River Bend went into executive session when the board began discussing issues around public access, property lines and other issues. The BOT approved an ordinance to extend the temporary moratorium on accepting or processing any applications for property annexations within the Lyons Planning Area until a master plan for the planning area could be completed. The master plan would create guidelines and a plan for those who want to annex in that area.
wants to be able to give each the amount of time that is needed. Candidates who are interested in running for the BOT must get ten signatures from residents living within the town limits. A minimum of ten signatures is required for each petition; petitions must be returned by 4:30 p.m. on January 25, 2016. Candidates must also have resided within the limits of the Town of Lyons for a period of at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the election. Members of the Board of Trustees and the Mayor shall be elected for terms of two years.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Arts and Entertainment news from around the area By MinTze Wu Redstone Review LYONS Stone Cup arts: Rachel Tallent’s show Little Words will be displayed at the Stone Cup, Wu 442 High St., for the months of January and February. A reception has not been planned yet. The morning music lineup is as follows: Sat. Jan. 16, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., James Faulk folk-classic rock; Sun. Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to noon, Maya Bennett, folk-blues; Sat. Jan. 23,11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aural Elixir, jazz-rock-folk fusion; Sun. Jan. 24, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thomas Gronberg, folk rock/Americana; Sat. Jan. 30, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., James Faulk, folk-classic rock;
Beth Gadbaw and Margot Krimmel will perform on Friday, January 15, at 7:00 p.m.at the Boulder Piano Gallery Recital Hall
Sun. Jan. 31, 10 a.m. to noon, David Leonard, finger style guitar; Sat. Feb. 6, 10 a.m. to noon, Maya Bennett, folk-blues; Sun. Feb. 7, time TBA, Juls Bergman, folk-Americana; Sat. Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., James Faulk, folk-classic rock; Sun. Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to noon, Billy Shaddox, American folk music. High Street Concerts presents the Masontown and Monocle Bands. We’re excited to begin 2016 with two exciting bands. This show will delight lovers of bluegrass and acoustic music in a celebration of instrumental brilliance and songs. The Masontown and Monocle Bands will perform on Saturday January 30 at Rogers Hall on Fourth Ave. and High Street. Tickets are $15 advance and $17 at the show. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now – online at www.highstreetconcerts.com and in person at the Stone Cup in Lyons. The Masontown band features a lauded fiddle champion and classical violinist, Natalie Padilla Koob, veteran bluegrass mandolin player and composer, Michael Canney, and one of Colorado’s jazz guitar greats reborn as a flatpicking sensation, Eric Wiggs. These three instrumentalists are also accomplished vocalists and they create fabulous harmonies. On upright bass, with roots running deep in the classical and jazz traditions is Bradley Morse. Monocle Band offers a fresh and vibrant take on the roots acoustic music that has made Colorado one of the most exciting music scenes in the country. Always rooted in song, the group’s music flows from a stomping fiddle breakdown to a lost lover’s lament. This is original music, the acoustic sound of the spirit, innately authentic yet sonically aligned with the roots music revival enchanting the nation. Lighting up dance floors and breaking hearts across the Rocky Mountain west since 2011, Monocle Band blends stirring song craft, flat picked guitar, fiddle, mandolin, upright bass, and the most musical of drums into a sound that will move your body, mind, and soul. Led by the sweet
“Searching for Daphne” by Frank Sampson.Works by Sampson are featured at the Tree of Life art show at the Canyon Gallery at the Boulder Library, opening January 16. and soaring vocals of Monica Whittington, the Boulder-based quintet combines the best of song craft and captivating performance. Whittington (vocals, acoustic guitar) and songwriting partner Bill Huston (vocals, acoustic and electric guitar) have assembled an unparalleled ensemble of jazz-trained and roots-based musicians and have played over 250 dates since the bands the band’s inception. Filling out the quintet are Eric Wiggs (vocals, upright bass, electric guitar), Ben Blechman (violin) and Josh Moore (drums, percussion). This show is sure to sell out, so don’t be left waiting in the cold and snow. For more information go to www. high streetconcerts. com or PO Box 2552 Lyons CO 80540.
BOULDER AND LONGMONT A new art show, Tree of Life, will be held January 16 at 10 a.m. to April 3 at 6 p.m. at the Canyon Gallery at the Boulder Library. Trees have played an important role in many of the world’s mythologies and religions, and have been given deep and sacred meanings throughout the ages. For this exhibition, artists working in various media install lightweight tree canopies from the ceiling of the gallery. Additionally, the three main walls of the gallery will be covered with tree forms completing an artistic forest. In this fabricated landscape, two and three dimensional artworks by local fine artists are installed celebrating the beauty of livContinue A&E on Page 15
Western Stars Gallery and Studio offers fun classes for cold winter months By Don Moore Redstone Review LYONS – “I had this idea of a sip ‘n paint class about a year ago,” said Clara Thomas. “That little dream wouldn’t go away.” “For me I loved the idea of a gallery displaying works of local artists, right at Moore the entrance to Lyons,” Chrystal DeCoster said. DeCoster is the current chair of the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission, and is an experienced fine arts instructor. “And, then I began thinking about blending the business of a gallery with studio,” said Betsy Hubner. In fulfilling those dreams Hubner, Thomas, and DeCoster are now the proud owners of Western Stars Gallery and Studio, 106 E Main St., Lyons. Recently the three of them were sitting in the art studio portion of Western Stars, which is adjacent to the shop’s sun-bathed gallery, discussing the journey of making their dreams a reality. Hubner and her husband are part owners of the next door Ax and Oar Tavern Taqueria and Grill. She and DeCoster know one another from serving on the Lyons Arts Council. Thomas and her husband are also part owners of Ax and Oar. Ax and Oar had extra space that presented itself as the perfect location for Western Stars. The three women took it over and created their gallery and studio. They opened the shop on November 15, 2015 to a warm and receptive customer audience for the gallery and art students for the studio. “People will order their meals from the Ax and Oar, then while it’s being prepared, they’ll come in and browse the gallery,” Hubner, an artist and teacher with extensive experience, said. “One customer said it feels like Santa Fe.”
gallerystudio.com for details). The studio hosts classes for youngsters as well. The Preschool Art Hour, where Thomas teaches two-to-fiveyear-olds glue, paint, crumble and splatter, is held on Wednesday afternoons and Thursday mornings. Thomas previously founded and ran a preschool art class in Pinewood Springs known as Young at Art. If you were to stop by the studio on Tuesday afternoons, you would see a classroom of young, budding artists who’ve been walked from Lyons Elementary by Thomas. They create their own art from Mary Magdelena’s instruction until their parents pick them at the end of the day. Additional studio sessions will feature first-class musicians such as Arthur Lee Land and Billy Shaddock, who will strum their guitars in background music while painters paint. This night will be known as Beers and Brushes. Also in the works are classes for Middle School students, and a series of life drawing classes. The teaching staff for all studio classes includes both the owners as well as several other art instructors from the Lyons area. “Another idea we are working on is to collaboMary Magdalena leads an art session for elementary age sturate with other Lyons art businesses and restaurants dents at the Western Stars Gallery and Studio on East Main St. to have something like a first Friday of every PHOTO BY CATHY RIVERS month," said DeCoster. “All the galleries, shops, and restaurants in town would be open in the afar,” DeCoster, said. “In such a short time we’ve been able evening and people could stroll the town, going from to attract the works of some nationally known artists.” place to place. We’ve had a preliminary meeting with The realization of Thomas’ dream of sip ‘n paint comes other owners and we hope to make it a reality.” In speaking about how the three owners would in many forms. Thursday night is reserved for walk-ins, where anyone can come and paint while drinking a glass describe their first several weeks of being open, they all of wine or other beverage. The instruction, media used, agreed it had exceeded their expectations. “The gallery theme, and technique will vary from week to week sales have been good. So good in fact we had to scramble depending on who the instructor is (see westernstarsContinue Western Stars on Page 15 “Our customers have been very encouraging,” Thomas added. “They seem to like that we have plenty of gifts under $30, with other selections at higher prices.” “What I’m encouraged about is we’ve been able to display both locally made art, as well as pieces made from
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FOUNDATION Earth has moved into a new geologic epoch By Richard A. Joyce Redstone Review PUEBLO – When the clock reached one second past midnight on Jan. 1, 2016, in most parts of the world people celebrated the dawn of a new year, a convenient and mutually agreed upon psyJoyce chological illusion designed to symbolically sweep the garbage of the past year away and put hope for a wonderful future in its place. Of course, we all know it’s an illusion, but the fact of all the daily negativity and violence in the world makes it even more important that we embrace the illusion’s comforting aspects: love, friendship, joy, and most important, hope. Hope, after all, is what keeps the world of humans going. Without it, we might all seriously consider that nasty existential alternative to life. Unfortunately, we might also on New Year’s Day 2016 have celebrated the 70th anniversary of the dawn of a new era, the Anthropocene, a non-illusory epoch that in the greater arena of our existence as a species on a small planet, may be characterized by hope fading at an increasing rate. A Jan. 7 Washington Post article by Chris Mooney informed us that a group of 24 geoscientists said in a published paper that humans have altered the Earth so extensively that it will be detectable in current and future geological records, and so the Earth has moved into a new geologic epoch, which likely began sometime between 1945 and1964. Currently, most scientists say we’re in the Holocene era, which began about 11,700 years ago, and started with warming and a large sea level rise after a long, major cool period called the Younger Dryas. But these 24 scientists are saying changes – from growing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to plastics infused into marine sediments – suggest that we’ve now left the Holocene behind, and polar ice cores, deep ocean sediments, and future rocks themselves already bear the evidence. Their paper, led by British Geological Survey geologist Colin Waters, was published in the journal Science. It’s the first time, they argue, that the beginning of a new epoch has been witnessed firsthand by human society – in fact, the same society that had a significant hand in bringing it about. There’s nothing authoritative about their paper, and a lot more hurdles would have to be jumped in order to make such an epoch official, not the least of which would be the majority of the world’s geoscientists embracing the idea. But their argument is rather compelling. “The scale is incredible,” Mooney quotes Waters as saying about the geological changes the Anthropocene has already wrought.
The concept of the Anthropocene was originally suggested by Paul Crutzen, a Nobel Prize winning atmospheric chemist in the year 2000, according to the Mooney article. “The term has always denoted a new era or epoch uniquely defined by humans’ large scale impact on the environment – but the precise time of its begin-
ning has been variously defined,” Mooney wrote. The new paper places the beginning in the 1945-64 time period because around that time, several major trends – population explosion, new technological advances, and booming rates of consumption – triggered changes that will be unmistakable in geologic records. “We began the 1900s,” Mooney wrote about the scientists’ rationale, “with 1.65 billion people on Earth and ended them with 6 billion, according to the United Nations. But the majority of the growth was in the second half of the century – the world population did not reach 2 billion until 1927 and 3 billion until 1960. Over the same period we managed to split the atom and to dramatically warm the climate. And along with technological leaps and the population boom has come dramatically more uses of resources and transformations of natural environments – which, in turn, has affected the sediment layers that have been formed recently, or are being formed right now. These are likely to feature unprecedented levels of aluminum, concrete, plastics, and black carbon,” the study asserts. Other evidence cited in the article includes: “Humans have significantly changed the sedimentary processes of river systems; soil levels of nitrogen and phosphorous have exploded from use of fertilizers;... the unmistakable signature of thermonuclear weapons testing, which began in 1952, and leaves a clear geological record of plutonium 239 that,” the paper
said, “will be identifiable in sediments and ice for the next 100,000 years.” “Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have grown at an extraordinarily rapid rate, roughly 2 parts per million per year of late, and this will be distinctly recorded in the air bubbles contained in polar ice cores, one key geological record; Modern rates of atmospheric C emissions ... are probably the highest of the... last 65 million years,” the study says; “atmospheric methane levels have shown a similar rapid burst; and sea levels are surging rapidly upward, at least when viewed in geological context. They are probably higher now than they have been in the last 115,000 years,” the paper said. All of those changes, happening at about the same time, mark the onset of the Anthropocene, the scientists suggested in their paper, which also suggests something larger than transitioning to a new epoch may be happening, Mooney wrote. “Current trends of habitat loss and overexploitation, if maintained, would push Earth into the sixth mass extinction event (with nearly 75 percent of species extinct) in the next few centuries, a process that is probably already underway,” the paper said. If so, then our own extinction won’t be far behind. But don’t worry. Aliens who visit or species that follow us on this planet and evolve into intelligent consciousness, will know we were here by our fossil record, now being indelibly stamped into the very rocks beneath our feet. Missing from it, however, will be evidence of the agony we endured when all hope for our future vanished. Richard A. Joyce is an associate professor in the mass communications department at Colorado State UniversityPueblo. He is an award-winning journalist who served as managing editor, and subsequently editor and general manager of the Cañon City Daily Record from 1988 to 1994. The opinions he expresses in this column are strictly his own, and do not represent in any way the views of anyone else at the Redstone Review or at Colorado State University-Pueblo. He can be reached at phase15@mac.com.
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What’s the fix for affordable housing in Lyons? Eastern corridor possibilities By Amy Reinholds Redstone Review LYONS – Funding sources could be delayed for potential new affordable housing in the planning area east of town, but Reinholds Lyons did receive funds for land-use planning for areas including the eastern corridor, town staff reported at a Jan. 4 Lyons Board of Trustees workshop. A Colorado Heritage Grant pays for a recovery planner to work for Lyons for 18 months, leading that planning process, and Matt Manley was hired for the position. The process for a master plan for the Lyons Planning Area, including public engagement for the vision for the eastern corridor, is expected to start in a few months. The
Resilient Replacement Housing development proposal. The competition originally planned to announce what states have received funds by the end of January, but now that announcement was pushed out to end of February. Also, Lyons learned that the State of Colorado has added another process to distribute whatever funds might be awarded to Colorado, which might take until end of June. Although disappointed in the delay, trustees and staff discussed the advantages of waiting to have the land-use planning done first, instead of after a proposal for affordable housing was further under way. “If the planning process is completed first, then the town can annex and zone the parcels based on zoning that was deemed appropriate,” Humphrey said. “I want to have a good project, and these steps are necessary for that.”
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new master plan will include Boulder County areas that are in the Lyons Planning Area, allowed to be annexed into town in the future: the Apple Valley area to the northwest of town limits, the County Road 69/Old South St. Vrain area to the southwest of town limits, and the eastern corridor area along Hwy. 66 to the east of Hwy. 36. The trustees also approved at their regular meeting a 90-day annexation moratorium extension for the eastern corridor and a 180-day extension for the western corridor so that new master plan for the Lyons Planning Area will be completed before new annexations. At the Jan. 4 workshop with the trustees, housing recovery coordinator Cody Humphrey and town administrator Victoria Simonsen told the trustees about changes in dates for funding sources. Lyons has applied for $6.75 million from the National Disaster Resiliency Competition, funded by the Rockefeller Foundation and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for a Lyons
Trustee Connie Sullivan and other trustees agreed. She said the earlier work to apply for the resiliency competition won’t be lost. “I’m glad that including housing in the vision for the eastern corridor was brought forward so it can be part of the planning discussion,” she said. The current Lyons Comprehensive Plan defines the eastern corridor to be mainly for commercial and business (employment area use), although housing for workforce to support new jobs is listed as secondary. The town has option-to-buy contracts for two parcels on the eastern corridor: the former Longmont water treatment land on the north and south sides of Hwy. 66, and the Ernst property: the Shady Lane mobile home park near the eastern intersection of Highland Drive and Hwy. 66. Low-income tax credit financing, another common source of funding for affordable housing developers (both public and private developers) requires that land is acquired, annexed to town, and zoned. Continue Housing on Page 15
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CONNECTION LCF college scholarships are available to qualified high school students Staff Reports Redstone Review “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – W.B. Yeats LYONS – The Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) is pleased to announce seven college scholarships available to graduating high school students from the greater Lyons area. Applications are available online at www.lyonscf.org, under the Receive tab or from the front office of Lyons High School. Below is a brief description of each scholarship; please refer to individual applications for complete information about eligibility and submission requirements. 2016 Lyons Community Foundation Scholarship: Two $1000 scholarships are offered by the Lyons Community Foundation to recognize any graduating senior, or homeschooled student from the greater Lyons area, who has successfully served in a leadership role, earned at least a 3.5 GPA (or equivalent) and has demonstrated community-mindedness. Lyons Community Foundation Scholarship in Memory of Steve Ralston: Created in 2009 to honor the memory of Lyons resident, businessman, and community supporter Steve Ralston, one $1000 scholarship will be awarded to the student who best expresses his or her passion for learning and sharing one’s interests, skills, and joyful life experiences with
the community. Eligible students include any graduating senior or homeschooled student from the greater Lyons area Lyons Community Foundation Joel Mack Memorial Scholarship: Honoring the memory of Joel Mack, a Lyons High School athlete and alumni who was killed in 1983 when he stopped to render aid to stranded motorists, two $1000 scholarships will be awarded to one female and one male athlete. Students applying for this scholarship must be graduating Lyons High School seniors who participate in sports at Lyons High School or at a neighboring community high school. Lyons area home-
Nepal Continued from Page 5 think about our own fragility on one hand, and how much power we have to help each other on the other. The Chhulemu project was a natural step for me to take,” said Claudia Kean, Lyons, in explaining why she signed up to go on Trek #2. “Once you get involved in disaster relief, it becomes part of your life. It has almost an addictive quality to it,” she said with a wry grin. “The work we did is very difficult for an organization to pull off,” Edward Kean said. “We were way off my game trail in this tiny village up in the Himalayas where anything could go wrong. Yet, I could not have designed anything any better. HDF is this elegant little engine that could and did.” Edward Kean plans to go back to
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All applications must be received or postmarked by March 10, 2016. Applications may be returned to the front office of Lyons High School or mailed to the Lyons Community Foundation, P.O. Box 546, Lyons CO, 80540. The scholarships may be used at any accredited postsecondary education program in the country. Students must be accepted to or have acceptance pending at their prospective school(s) when they submit their applications. If you have any questions about the scholarships, inquiries can be directed by email to scholarship@lyonscf.org or by phone to 720-295-9667. All applications are reviewed and kept confidential by a committee consisting of Lyons area community members.
Chhulemu this spring to help rebuild more houses. “I’d like to thank all the donors, especially those from Lyons, who gave so generously,” Claudia Kean said. “You are the epitome of what it means to pay it forward.” “A trip like this makes you think about your life and theirs. It just changes you,” said Casey about her experience. “I know I’m a different person for having gone.” HDF plans on leading two more volunteer treks this spring, March 24 to April 4 and April 5 to 16, and others in the fall, 2016. To help provide the financial support needed to continue the Rebuild Chhulemu project, please go to hdfoundation.net and select the Contact Us / Donate page. To learn more about going on a future trek, please contact Don
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HEALTH Managing osteoarthritis of the knee By Bronwyn Muldoon Redstone Review LYONS – Arthritis is a normal part of aging. It develops as the cartilage around your bones deteriorates, narrowing the Muldoon space between the bones. As the joint fluid loses its ability to lubricate and cushion the joint, the bones start to rub against one another, further deteriorating the joint. There is no single cause or cure of arthritis, though genetics could be a contributing factor. X-rays can show the damage but they can’t show the pain. If pain is starting to limit your ability to do the activities you love, what choices are there to manage the pain? Following are some current and successful ways to deal with osteoarthritis. • Whatever the stage of your arthritis, mild to severe, motion is the lotion: Low-impact activities like walking, hiking, swimming and biking are great for keeping the range of motion and function in your knees. A high-impact activity like running probably isn’t the best type of exercise to take up; however if you are already a runner, and can run pain free, keep running. There is not research indicating that running causes or accelerates arthritis. • Injections of artificial cartilage can help: These injections are gaining in popularity and success. The artificial lubrication cushions the joint and allows for less grinding in the joint, which in
turn helps decrease the pain and swelling that accompanies arthritis. The injections do not reverse the arthritis but help people to manage the pain. Pain relief can last up to six months. Injections can be given yearly. Decreases in pain after the injections are reported in 50 to70 percent of individuals receiving this treatment. • Stem cell injections are available: This is a non-surgical procedure where bone marrow is taken (typically from your hip) and then injected into your knee. The benefit of taking bone marrow cells is they reproduce daily and have the capability of turning into multiple different kinds of cells (muscle, bone, tendon). Once these cells are injected into the knee, they can help bone and cartilage regenerate. This procedure is performed in a clinic with no down time or side effects. Though it is gaining in popularity, insurance companies do not pay for this procedure. One injection can cost between $300 and $1,000. There is limited research on this procedure compared to other treatments. In the past few years, new laws have allowed this procedure to be more widely used, thus research should be quick to follow. • Knee resurfacing is an option: This is a great option for those with early- to mid-osteoarthritis. This surgical procedure resurfaces only the damaged part of the knee instead of replacing the whole joint. This surgery is less invasive, has a faster healing time and patients report a 92 percent success rate after ten years. • Joint replacement can help: This is
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typically for people who have moderate to severe osteoarthritis. The pain is affecting their quality of life, and they have not benefited from other treatments or therapies. Joint replacement is a procedure that takes planning and preparation. The rehabilitation lasts at least three months and a full recovery can take up to a year. A total joint replacement involves multiple stages of care and requires help from family and friends. Because a joint replacement surgery is quite involved, further details of what to consider when having this procedure will be addressed in a future article. All of the above are current ways people successfully deal with knee osteoarthritis. Everyone has different levels of activity, pain tolerances and heal-
ing times. Thus it is important for each individual to investigate which option will work best. Talking to your health care provider, friends and family members can be a valuable tool when making a decision. Bronwyn Muldoon, a licensed physical therapist, owns Lyons Physical Therapy, 435 High St. in Lyons. Some of the things addressed at her clinic include but are not limited to: acute and chronic spinal pain (back and neck pain), postural dysfunction alignment, sports and performance-related injuries, repetitive / overuse-related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, muscles strains and sprains, and physical rehabilitation of all kinds. For more information call 303-823-8813.
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CONTEXT Prep your homes now for a year of humane coexistence with wildlife By Lea Peshock Redstone Review LONGMONT – Winter is here. As the snow falls and frigid winds blow, it’s nice to have a safe, warm, comfy place to call home, and it’s no different for wildlife. Our wild neighbors are looking for cozy Peshock places to spend the winter months and are also on the lookout for safe nesting sites for spring babies. Now is the time to take preventative steps to ensure your attic, garage, shed, basement or decking aren’t attracting local wildlife to nest! Any opening can be a very inviting opportunity. To minimize wildlife conflicts, the following maintenance steps should be taken to make sure your home is wildlife proof: check and repair all attic vents; repair holes in your siding; and trim overhanging tree branches (an avenue to your roof). It’s better to perform tree trimming in the winter and not in the spring when squirrels are having their babies. Close up the space under your deck; and check that all RV and boat covers are secure, and inspect them periodically for wildlife. Check cars that are parked during the winter months especially before you start them up in the spring. Check for signs of digging under sheds and other out buildings; check your chimney stacks and make sure there are screens on them to prevent raccoons from denning in your chimneys. Make sure all food stored in garages or sheds is closed up and stored in critter-proof containers. Do not feed your pets outside or leave food bowls outside or you will be sure to attract wildlife. Trapping and relocating a wild animal is not a humane
solution. When a wild animal is trapped and relocated, orphaned animals are often the result. Additionally, it is extremely stressful for wildlife to be removed from familiar surroundings. Wildlife have territories where they den and nest. The animals know where and how to find food, water, and shelter in their territories. Relocation usually
results in fights over resources that can lead to severe injuries and death for the animal. Relocated animals can also spread diseases like rabies, distemper and parvo virus to previously clean areas. Relocating an animal is no different than being blindfolded, taken from your home and moved to the desert with no shelter, food, or family. There is an alternative to trapping, and that’s humane eviction. This process gently encourages animals that have taken up residence in your home to leave on their own accord. For example, if you create an unwelcoming environment, a mother will often move her babies to another denning site, which allows her to stay in familiar
Can my dog eat that? Common human food toxicities for pets By Dr. Dan Taylor DVM Redstone Review LONGMONT – As we sit down to relax with our favorite snacks, there are times that our four-legged friends want in on the action. In a scenario that is all too common for dog owners, big brown eyes follow each treat intently, hoping for just a sample. Their expressions prompt us to sometimes share just a small piece of our food. Most times we don’t give this action
brewer’s hops and unbaked bread dough can also cause serious problems. Onions and garlic can have a harmful effect on dogs’ red blood cells. This damage leads to the destruction of red blood cells and can cause severe anemia, or lack of red blood cells. This can lead to the need for blood transfusions and long hospital stays. As onions and garlic are in many foods, including baby foods, it is important to read labels to know if these ingredients are present.
territory where she knows where to find food, water and shelter. Babies have the best chance for survival when left with their mothers in their own territory. Once the wild animals have moved out, the entry point needs to be closed up. This process is called exclusion, when the animal is allowed to leave voluntarily and still remains in familiar territory. Here are some methods of humane eviction and exclusion (if possible, try and wait until the babies are a little older; if they are too young, mom may abandon them): keep a light on at night at the den opening; leave a radio on set to a talkradio station; hang ammonia rags around the opening. Or just leave the family together where it is until the babies get older and move out on their own. You can also call a humane eviction company like Urban Wildlife Rescue, 303-340-4911. These methods encourage the animal to move on and find a more quiet and comfortable den. It may take a few days but it usually works. Breeding season starts in late January for some wildlife so it’s time to get started! Be proactive and don’t wait until it’s too late. Enjoy the wildlife around you and be good stewards to those we’ve displaced with our growing population. Help wildlife to find more suitable denning sites rather than in your home. Lea Peshock is the Animal Care Supervisor at Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, which cares for more than 2,500 mammals, songbirds and waterfowl, on average, each year. Greenwood also offers education programs for children and adults of all ages. Visit www.greenwoodwildlife.org to learn more. Got an idea for a column? Send an email to volunteers@greenwoodwildlife.org.
muscle weakness, muscle tremors, vomiting and high body temperatures. While these rarely prove fatal in dogs, it only takes a very small amount to cause signs and make for a scary two to three days of hospitalization. A food additive that has become more popular over the last decade is xylitol, a sweetener that is found in sugar free gum, candy and cough drops. Xylitol can drop blood sugars to dangerously low levels and can also cause liver failure. Dogs are especially sensitive to this compound and even a small amount can cause problems. Prompt treatment is required when xylitol is ingested as it is absorbed into the bloodstream very quickly. The recent boom of home brewing beer can also have risks to dogs. Dogs can be attracted to the fragrant hops and eat them. Hops can be toxic to dogs by causing a condition called malignant hyperthermia, which is a dangerous increase in body temperature. Too high of a body temperature can cause muscle and brain damage. Unbaked bread dough will also cause problems if ingested. Not only does the dough rise in dogs’ stomachs, but also the yeast will produce ethanol (alcohol) which can actually intoxicate dogs. To avoid any potential problems, dogs should only be fed dog food, treats labeled for dogs, or foods that have been recommended by a veterinarian. If ingestion of
a possibly toxic food occurs, have your pet evaluated by a veterinarian in a timely manner. In most cases, recent ingestions of substances like chocolate, vomiting can be induced, effectively removing the toxin from the body. Additionally, a substance called activated charcoal (not the kind that is used in grilling) is given to prevent further absorption of any toxin remaining in the stomach or intestines. If ingestion of a particular food takes place over four hours before coming to the hospital, these treatments will not be as effective and other treatments such as hospitalization and IV fluid therapy may be needed. If there is ever a question of whether or not your dog needs emergency treatment for eating something she shouldn’t, seek veterinary advice sooner rather than later. Dr. Dan Taylor is an Emergency Veterinarian at Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists. AMVS is a 24-hour veterinary facility providing specialty internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, oncology, neurology, emergency, critical care, and pain management. They are located in Longmont at 104 S. Main St. For more information, go to www.AspenMeadowVet.com.
Cats Continued from Page 4 a second thought. However, this seemingly innocent gesture of sharing can have unintended, and sometimes fatal, consequences. Knowing the difference between a healthy treat and a potentially toxic food can prevent late night and weekend trips to the emergency clinic. While treats like chocolate causing toxicity in dogs is widely known by pet owners, the dangers of other foods such as onions, grapes and macadamia nuts are not as well understood. Other human products such as sugar-free gum or candy,
Two other natural foods that can be toxic to dogs are grapes and raisins. When ingested, these fruits can cause kidney failure. We are not sure why these foods are toxic, what animals are susceptible or what the toxic amount is, therefore, it is important to avoid giving our dogs grapes or raisins altogether. Raisins tend to be more toxic than grapes, but both can still land a dog in the animal ER for a few days. A lesser known possible canine toxin is macadamia nuts. These nuts cause
Organizations like the Humane Society and SPCA point out the pros and cons of letting housecats outdoors, but both caution that outdoor cats are susceptible to a wide range of danger to their health, including wild predators, automobiles, disease and injury from other free-roaming cats. So while many of us take great pride in our cats’ ability as a “mouser” or insist that cats have a natural need to be outdoors, many of us fail to calculate the disastrous side effect of that role. Allowing them free rein is both a significant source of wildlife destruction and a hazard to the cat. The Lyons-based Colorado Native Bird Care and Conservation is a 501c3 non-profit organization that seeks to educate the public on how to co-exist with wildlife. For more information on the organization, go to http://www.coloradonativebird.org. 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.
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Housing Continued from Page 11 Although there are two parcels under contract, it would be challenging for them to be annexed and zoned by this year's June deadline for those tax credits. Humphrey said that 2017 might be a more reasonable time for developers in Lyons to apply. Lyons has applied for another source of funding, federal Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), in the third round, in the Infrastructure category, which can be used to purchase the old Longmont water treatment land, but other CDBG-DR funds cannot be used to acquire property. The timing of sources of funding is tricky to make developing affordable housing work, but the trustees discussed options and flexibility. When Humphrey was asked if it would be feasible to continue to pursue affordable housing in the eastern corridor if Lyons doesn't receive the $6.75 million from the National Disaster Resiliency Competition, or receives only a portion, he said there were still options. The Longmont water treatment plan land would still be acquired with the other third-round of disaster recovery funds, the project could be scaled down to a smaller size, other funds
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could be found, and the debt component for developers could be increased. The trustees asked for some contingency plans and a range of different scenarios of what could be possible if Lyons doesn’t win the resiliency competition funds. They asked for groundwork ahead of time, to be ready to act on plans that are feasible, whenever the funding is announced. The public hearing for the final subdivision and PUD zoning plan for Park Street and Second Avenue for six proposed Habitat for Humanity homes is tentatively scheduled for the Jan. 18 Board of Trustees meeting but might move to a later date. Read my column next month for updates. Keep following my columns in both Lyons papers for news about any accomplishments to increase affordable housing stock in Lyons. If you have any questions, comments or complaints about this column, please contact me directly at areinholds@hotmail.com. The next meeting of the special housing committee is scheduled for Jan. 27 at the Town Hall annex (behind the Barking Dog Cafe) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All housing committee meetings are open to the public. Check the town calendar at www.townoflyons.com/calendar.aspx.
A&E Continued from Page 9 ing trees. This show is celebrating Greg Ravenwood's contributions as director of the Canyon Gallery in the Boulder Public Library. Participating artists include Cha Cha (curator), Gretchen Acharya, Susan Albers, Martine Amade, Sarah Amorese, James Balog, Elizabeth Black, Joy Boston, Chris Brown, Pat Chapman, Pinque Clark, Amy Guion Clay, Catherine Cleary, Priscilla Cohan, Annette Coleman, Carolyn Crawford, Erinn Diekman, Karen Dombrowski-Sobel, Caroline Douglas, Buff Elting, Willi Eggerman, David Foley, Carol Garnand, Susan Garson,
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Is one of your new year’s resolutions to get out and enjoy Colorado’s trails and views more? Salina is a lovable girl who’d be your perfect partner for outdoor adventures. She’d love an active person or family to go out and romp with her, and this playful pup also appreciates the joy of a nice long nap (and bellyrubs!). Come by and meet Salina today! More than 200 animals are waiting for forever families at Longmont Humane Society. Visit them at www.longmonthumane.org, and then come meet them at the shelter today.
Western Stars Continued from Page 9 to get enough inventory over the holidays,” said Hubner. “And, our studio classes have been well attended,” DeCoster said. “We want to hear how people think we’re doing, meaning are very much open to feedback from our patrons,” Thomas said. For further information, including hours of operation, classes, fees, and booking space for a private event, please visit either westernstarsgallerystudio.com or facebook.com/westernstarsgallerystudio, or 303-747-3818. 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.
Robin Grabowski, Emma Hardy, John King, Sally King, Kevan Krasnoff, Calista Morrill and others . An artists reception will take place in the Canyon Gallery on Friday, January 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, go to boulderlibrary.org/trees. On Friday, January 15, 2016 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Lyons favorite Beth Gadbaw (vocals, bodhrán) with Take Down the Door will perform at the Longmont Arts Council’s Friday Afternoon Concert Series. Tickets $10, 303-651-8374. www.takedownthedoor.com. On the evening of Friday, January 15, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., Beth Gadbaw and Margot Krimmel (harp, vocals) will
hold a concert to celebrate the release of their new CD, Live at the Black Rose Acoustic Society, at the Boulder Piano Gallery Recital Hall, 3111 Walnut St., Boulder (in the Walnut Gardens shopping plaza). Tickets are $12 students-seniors/ $20 (full price ticket includes $5 off CD). The Boulder Bach Festival presents A Musical Offering on Friday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, 1128 Pine St. in Boulder. Concert pianist David Korevaar, flutist Christina Jennings, violinist Harumi Rhodes and violist Matthew Dane will join forces in a heartfelt chamber music program which finale is the profound trio sonata from J.S. Bach’s epic work, Musikalisches opfer.
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