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B •R •I •E •F •S New library website LYONS – The Lyons Depot Library has a new website. From any computer, patrons can now search the library catalog, reserve books and other materials, locate and reserve items from other Colorado libraries, find out about library events, explore online resources for all ages, manage their accounts and much more. Take a look at: http: / / lyons. colibraries. org /. Planning team presents a plan for the Confluence Area LYONS – A national group of city planners, Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT), is helping Lyons come up with a plan for the confluence area. The planners are from Boston, District of Columbia, North Carolina and University of Colorado Denver. The four planners will present their findings at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 15, at the Lyons Middle / High School Cafetorium. The planning team is here for a week. It has worked on disasters all over the U.S. US Highway 36 repairs LYONS – A section of US 36 (N. St. Vrain Drive) will be closed for a week sometime in July for road repairs. No traffic will be permitted 24 hours a day during this week. The highway will be closed between the two Apple Valley Road entrances (Apple Valley Bridge to C-DOT yard area). During this time, all resident traffic will be re-routed Continue Briefs on Page 4
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Appraisals for confluence homes underway, deadlines for the buyouts approaching, more grants sought By Susan de Castro McCann Redstone Review Editor LYONS – Many homeowners are still undecided about whether they want to apply for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 404 buyout program or will try to salvage their homes and repair flood damage. Rosi Dennett, Lyons planner, told homeowners at the confluence meeting in May that there was “some bad news. We found out that there are no federal dollars to be used for repairing or raising homes that are in the floodway.” Dennett said the town would look for funding to help those homeowners in the confluence area who want to repair and / or raise their houses. She also said that even if they repair their homes, this does not disqualify them from participating in the 404 buyout program – they can stay in the program right up to the time that checks are handed out. Some homeowners have signed up for a buyout but will decide whether to sell or not after they find out the appraised value of their home. “I’m just tired of filling out forms,” said one frustrated homeowner at the confluence homeowners meeting. “No one has gotten any FEMA money for renting while we are working on our homes. I feel like I’m getting ground into the dirt because I’m selfemployed. I’m so sick of being on the phone with FEMA.” Many others shared this sentiment. The group decided that it should prioritize the people who need help the most and direct help to them first. A planning group known as the Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT) has been hired to help give planning assistance to the town for the confluence area. The team of four planners from Boston, District of Columbia, North Carolina and CU Denver are in Lyons for a week, working in the confluence area. They will give a presentation to the public at 7 p.m., Thursday, May
Appraisals must be done by June 6. 15, at the high school cafetorium. In discussing Lyons’ need to keep its popuDennett said that all applications for the buyout must be turned over to the consult- lation at the pre-flood level, Trustee Barney ants by May 31 to assure that the informa- Dreistadt noted that, “Lyons generates about tion is in place. Leidos Consultants from the $60 million in taxes per year and that money East Coast is writing the grant applications goes to the state and the county, and some for people who want the 404 buyout. July 14 comes back to Lyons. The people here are is the deadline for applications to be turned what make Lyons Lyons, and we want into the state for the first round of funding, (them) back,” he said. The board has designated three areas of and August 14 for the second round. The Foothills Mobile Home Park owner town-owned land where it would be possiJohn Baranway told Dennett that he plans to ble to build replacement housing: the dog rebuild the home park and is not seeking the park, the 10-acre parcel of land south of the buyout. Baranway plans to replace the 12 dog park and some areas of Bohn Park not mobile homes that were in the park and ele- in the flood zone. vate them to the FEMA flood standard. There are also two small, stick-built homes in the park. The number of homes on the buyout list changes daily. Dennett said, “People go on and off the list every day.” Currently, there are about 52 homes on the list, but Dennett thinks that about 30 owners are seriously considering the 404 buyout. There are about 21 homes considered to be in the floodway along the North St. Vrain. The floodway is the path of Homes in the confluence area of Lyons and at the Foothills the flood that carries the Mobile Home Park were among those hit hardest by the debris and causes the dam- September flood. age. The flood plain is the expanded area where the Trustee Dreistadt said, “The options (for water flows and spreads but is not the fastest housing) are more limited than I would want or most destructive water. Two appraisal firms, Tri-County Appraisal to see. We want to look at having places for and Rocky Mountain Appraisals, have been people to stay in Lyons if they choose the buyhired by the Board of Trustees (BOT) to out. There will be public hearings on this.” Town Administrator Victoria Simonson appraise the damaged homes in the confluence area that are being considered for the buyout. said that these were not the final decisions Two appraisals are required by FEMA. Both on building sites; tentative selections were firms will appraise each home independently. Continue Appraisals on Page 19
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Lynn D. Newth died at age 67 from accidental causes on April 3, 2014, at his home in Niwot. He is survived by his son, Jerry Newth of Holdrege, Nebraska; his daughter, Jolene Duncan, of Lyons; and his father, two brothers, one sister and seven grandchildren. He was born in Julesburg, Colorado, and grew up in the small town of Venango, Nebraska. After college, he spent 33 years working as a mechanical engineer for Gates Rubber Company in Denver. He discovered a passion for volunteering after he retired, and donated thousands of hours volunteering for various groups including Community Food Share, Head Start Schools, Boulder County Open Space, the Longmont Museum and, most recently, the Lyons Volunteers. His family and friends say he will be remembered as a man who was willing to do everything he could just to help someone else.
James E. “Jim” Thompson, an active resident of Lyons, died in his home on May 7, 2014, after battling genetic kidney ailments. He had a long career working on tunnels and dams in the West, including the Eisenhower Tunnel and the Chatfield dam. Born on November 18, 1936 in Idalia, Colorado, to James Elmo Thompson and Gleva Ray Cain Thompson, Mr. Thompson grew up in Longmont, attending schools in that area. He began his tunneling career in his late teens at Blue River Constructors in Dillon, helping to build the 23mile water diversion tunnel bringing water from the western slope through the East Portal at Grant, Colorado, and the Montezuma Shaft. He was a brakeman and motorman and quickly learned to operate the muck machine. Mr. Thompson’s working career ended with an injury to a leg caused by a derailed train segment car crushing his knee between the couplers. At the time he was working on the construction of the Red Line Subway in Hollywood. He and his wife, Darlene, left California, returning to Colorado, where he retired in 1993. He was a 52-year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 9 in Denver. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife of 59 years, Darlene Trevarton Thompson. They have five children, Leona, James, Willard, Lorne and Wendy. The respective spouses are Robert Forsberg, Suzanne Thompson, Letitia Thompson, Julie Thompson and Travis Todd. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchil-
dren and his sisters, Wilma Thompson and Betty Skrbina. Mr. Thompson enjoyed volunteering for his community as a member of the Town of Lyons Board; Lyons Planning Commission Board; and Lyons Parks and Recreation Board. He was a Sunday school teacher; a deacon of the United Methodist Church in Carbondale; an assistant scout master; and a past member of the Blue Lodge, AM&FM Masonic Lodge of Carbondale. He was an avid fan of his children’s and wife’s athletic sports and his grandchildren’s football, baseball, hockey and dance teams. Mr. Thompson enjoyed working with his son-in-law, Robert Forsberg, and family, in Baseline Construction. One of his most rewarding endeavors was the family excavating business, Seven T’s Construction Inc., of Lyons. He also loved to square dance. His wife said, “Life was never boring with Mr. Thompson. We had many adventures and we played cards, every day, sometimes several times a day.” A service honoring the life of Mr.Thompson was conducted by the Rev. Sam Tallent on May 11 at the Lionscrest Manor.
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Scott Grossman June 18, 1963 – May 6, 2014 Scott Grossman was born June 18, 1963, in Orange County, CA, the son of Dennis Grossman and Georgia Sue Aldrich, and died of natural causes on May 6, 2014 in Lyons. He is survived by daughters Kayla Grossman and Paige Olson (Lucas Olson); granddaughters Haley Nelson, Aubrey Nelson and Zoe Olson; father Dennis Grossman; brothers Matt Grossman, Nick Grossman and Ryan Tapia; and sister Julie Tapia. He is predeceased by his mother. Raised on a commune, at age six he accompanied his mother to the Woodstock Festival and later became a child of the Rainbow Family, which grew out of the antiwar movement of the early 1970s. With a PhD in Philosophy, he instilled in his daughters
the path toward critical thinking. When they were faced with difficult choices to make, he would ask, “Look to yourself ten years from now and what would that person say to you?” Paige said, “Dad was an eccentric and he loved books more than anything.” He taught both girls to care for books with reverence, saying, “Treat knowledge as though it was your only option.” After knowledge and learning, Scott’s love was preparing food. He started out as a dishwasher, taught himself how to cook and became head chef in several restaurant venues. “Cooking was his life and his most peaceful place. It was so easy for him, as he could do anything with food,” said Paige. “Once he made a strawberry basil ice cream.” The Marriott Restaurant in Denver, one of the places he worked, still features Chicken Lemoyne* on its menu, one of Scott’s signature dishes.
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MAYOR’S CORNER Let’s celebrate small successes By Mayor John O’Brien Redstone Review LYONS – As we continue our progress in the recovery period after the September flood, it is increasingly important to note and celebrate “small” successes. We see them around O’Brien us every day. Last week the Second Avenue bridge was opened to two-lane traffic for the first time since September. Every Wednesday and Saturday volunteers from Lyons and all over the Front Range and beyond show up to help shovel out sand, move household goods and to do other various good deeds. That is a huge success, especially since our community volunteer hours count toward our FEMA match for the amount we will owe for the recovery. Deb Stevenson and her band of merry folks visit local businesses in a “cash mob,” i.e. many people descend on local retailers and buy some item or service for
$20 or more. They have made a big difference to many businesses when they needed it most. The Town of Lyons has just been named the “Small Town of the Year” by the Economic Development Council of Colorado in Denver. The award was received by Tamara Vega Haddad in Grand Junction. In addition to her, a lot of credit goes to Jacque Watson, Economic Development Manager for Lyons and to the membership of the Lyons Economic Development Commission. The Lyons Depot Library is being restored under the leadership of Christina Wells. She has a great team and we are going to be wowed by the final results. Meanwhile, Mark Browning, President of the Lyons Area Library District is busy with his team preparing for the successful November vote to get us a new library / community center. Stay tuned. This will be a BIG something to celebrate and cancel the naysayers once and for all. In a “Women Who Light the World” in Colorado, we have two heroes who have been chosen for Leadership Awards: Julie Van Domelen and Victoria Simonsen. Let’s celebrate them.
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Our volunteers: what can you say about the people who show up as needed, to help us recover from the flood and get better. Let’s celebrate them. Our teachers, volunteer firefighters, the Sheriff’s deputies assigned to Lyons, Town staff, church leaders, business leaders who provide us with the products and services we need and want. Wow, what do you know? That is about all of us, isn’t it? The community. Lyons. Let’s celebrate being Lyons every day. If we celebrate the small
Lyons native Emma Hall seeks second term as coroner By Emma Hall Redstone Review LYONS – The historic flooding in September of last year impacted many of my family and friends in this community in a very personal and devastating way. As a native of Lyons, I have a special connection to this place and its people. As the Hall Coroner of Boulder County, I have a responsibility to deal with victims of natural disasters. When our beloved Gerald “Sonny” Boland disappeared in the raging waters of the St. Vrain last September, I personally joined the search crews to look for him. Sadly, he was one of four victims of the flood in Boulder County. Thankfully, at last I was able to give the family some longawaited answers about the circumstances of his death. My interest in being coroner sprang from a traumatic event during my childhood on the Hall Ranch. When I was four years old, a woman was murdered near my home.
That left me worried about her family and hoping that all of their questions were answered. I was inspired to work in death investigation and dreamed of being a coroner so that I could help bring answers to families. I was truly honored four years ago when I was elected as Boulder County Coroner, the first woman ever to hold the position. During my first term, I have brought the core values of integrity, excellence and compassion to the office. My staff and I are committed to establishing and preserving community trust through professional conduct, setting high standards of accountability, preserving confidentiality and treating families with dignity and respect. As a Boulder County native, I understand the importance of high quality service to our community. In just over three years, I have completely restructured the office. It is now a clean, professional and accountable department. I instituted policies and procedures to modernize the department and secured funding for a state-ofthe-art facility. I have built a great team of professionals and staff who serve our community with proficiency, respect and, most of all, compassion. I have also created
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successes and then look back at what we have accomplished, it looks pretty good. Every day and in every way we are getting better and better. That’s a mantra we can celebrate. John O’Brien is the Mayor of Lyons elected in April, 2014. He was the chairman of the Lyons Economic Gardening Group, LEGG. He has worked in business and industry for many years and teaches classes at the University of Denver. He lives in Lyons.
a highly successful internship program. When I was elected, I brought my education, training and work experience – but most of all my dedication – to the job. As coroner, I have embraced the responsibilities of the office with all my energy; I have worked tirelessly, including many long nights and weekends, to bring about positive changes. The job can often be a challenging one – death is a hard subject. My motivation is to provide answers to families. My staff and I work with people in one of the most difficult moments of their lives – when they have lost a loved one, and one of the most important aspects of our work is how we treat families. Solving John Doe cases has been another priority. Growing up in Boulder County, the 1954 Jane Doe case of Boulder County was always central to me; I hoped one day I would get to be a part of solving her identity. Although Jane Doe was identified before I became the coroner, I am just as pleased that in 2013 I was able to solve the identity of a 16-year-old boy whose remains were discovered in Boulder County in 2002. I am passionate about my work and would welcome your support to serve the people of Boulder County for another four years. I appreciate the support of so many people from Lyons. The Democratic primary election is June 24, and ballots should arrive in your mailbox in early June. Please mark your ballot for Emma Hall. For more information, please visit my website at emmahall.org.
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OPTIONS Flood tales from Blue Mountain they all scrambled to safety. Richard was amazed to see three powerful National Guard vehicles preparing to cross an area with six feet of moving water. The first truck made it through. The second, carrying four Guard soldiers, flipped up on end and nearly tipped over. Somehow, the truck righted itself and continued on. From all around Apple Valley came robust cheering and clapping as it became clear that many other people were also monitoring the river, witnessing the destruction of property and roads and watching the bravehearted rescuers push through with their vehicles. As Richard continued through the brush, a tree limb snagged his bike helmet, hurling it down into the river. The helmet was caught in an eddy and began spinning around. Richard worried that if his family came to look for him and saw that bike helmet, they would fear that he was also down there in the water. Richard made it into town, and thanks especially to the generosity of Steamboat Natural Foods, he was able to get more food and supplies for his family, allowing them to stay at home for a few more days before evacuating. A week after the flood, a National Guard truck made it up to their house. The soldiers explained that Apple Valley Road was just barely passable and if the Lears didn’t leave then, the road might deteriorate. So they decided to evacuate. Fortunately they were able to return home after about two weeks. Justin had just been getting adjusted to his new home and new middle school when abruptly the school became inaccessible, on its own new island, and was
By Kate Kerr Redstone Review LYONS – Thursday, September 12, was just an ordinary day for the Lear family – Richard, Kim and their 8th grade son, Justin. As usual, Kim drove Justin down from Blue Mountain to the school bus stop at US 36. They were shocked to discover the vast, raging river cutting them off. Just five weeks earlier, the Lears had moved to Blue Mountain from northern California where rain is common, so they thought nothing of the deluge. Kim even considered it handy that the rain was loosening up her soil so she could more easily pull some weeds. As Kim and Justin headed back home, they encountered neighbors reporting that cell phones and internet were not working, and the roads were out above and below them. The Lears quickly got to know their new neighbors as everyone joined together to share information, check in with each other and to pool resources – propane, clean water and food. Figuring that his family had about three days worth of food on hand, Richard decided to hike into Lyons, carrying his bike on his back, to see what was happening and to get provisions. He discovered fresh paths cut by rushing water into the downslope of Steamboat Mountain. From up high, he gazed down on the immense, violently rushing river and watched as giant trees, propane tanks, pieces of homes – and even a Prius – swept downstream. Later, he heard about three people who were standing on US 36 watching the torrent when suddenly the road started breaking apart. Fortunately
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through Apple Valley. Due to the increase in traffic along Apple Valley during the closure, this detour will be for residents only of Apple Valley, Spring Gulch / Blue Mountain, Longmont Dam Road, Pinewood Springs, Big Elk Meadows and Highway 36 residents up to the Lyons Gulch Trail at the 8-mile marker of US 36. There will be checkpoints in place manned by law enforcement officers 24 hours a day. The checkpoints will be located at US 36 / CO47 (Big Elk Meadows Rd.) and on US 36 near Lyons. The location of these checkpoints may change. Residents above the 8-mile marker of US 36 and residents of Estes Park will not be able to use that highway to
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This was the view looking east from the Apple Valley bridge on the morning of Thursday, September 12, 2013. PHOTO: PATTY’S WEBLOG, WWW.PFEIST.NET/BLOG closed for almost three months. Kim was impressed how efficiently the St. Vrain School System located a building in Longmont that served as a temporary school for all Lyons students, grades K-12. Every teacher and administrator rallied to make the building a friendly and comforting place for students traumatized by the flood and evacuations. Immediately after the flood, it was amazing to see hundreds of volunteers arriving in town to help. Some were with organizations while others arrived on their own, many from a great distance, even from overseas. Fortunately, some folks at LifeBridge Christian Church in Longmont knew how to coordinate and organize the volunteers and began training Edward Kean and others in Lyons to take over. Within a month after the flood, Lyons had its own efficient “Lyons Volunteers” organization which continues to identify where help is needed, then efficiently equip and deploy teams of volunteers into the community. At first, not too many volunteers were
get to Lyons, but rather should use Hwy 7 or Hwy 34 to travel down to the valley. The mirror hangers system used after the flood to identify residents will be used again. Hangers probably will be a different color than those used before, so residents will need to obtain the new ones. There will be several opportunities for residents of these areas to get credentials. Some will be using the Pinewood Springs Fire House as a credentialing site. This site will probably operate on a Saturday or Sunday, or both. Lyons plant sale LYONS – Native plants, herbs, vegetables, perennials, hanging baskets and colorful t-shirts will welcome spring at the Rocky Mountain Botanic Gardens’ annual plant sale, to
actually from Lyons because so many residents were dealing with their homes and evacuations. But Kim Lear’s home was fine, so she was able to jump right in to help remove sheetrock, clean out sheds, dig out mud and more. Volunteers are always needed on Wednesdays and Saturdays for Lyons Volunteers deployments. Just show up at Rogers Hall at 9 a.m. to choose an assignment. Enthusiasm is far more important than skills. Administrative volunteers are also needed. Visit www. lyons volunteers. org for more information. And THANK YOU to Kim Lear and everyone else who has ever volunteered in any capacity for our town. Kate Kerr moved from Virginia to Lyons 18 months ago with her husband, Jim, partly to live near their daughter in Boulder – who shared her house with two refugees during the flood evacuation. Kate enjoys playing fiddle, quilting, yoga, Nia, hiking and shopping local. She is a member of the Lyons Depot Library Advisory Board.
be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18. The fundraiser will be held behind Steamboat Mountain Natural Foods, at the corner of 5th and High Streets. Garima Fairfax invites everyone who’s ready for spring, which she predicts really is coming, believe it or not. “We’ll have extra-low prices this year, to help with flood recovery,” she said. Recover Colorado Business Grant and Loan Program LYONS – Applications have been available online since May 2 for businesses (including home-based businesses and rental property owners) and non-profit organizations affected by the September flood. Funds will be available on a Continue Briefs on Page 15
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CONTRAST Caitano Winery survives the flood and opens on Main Street By Don Moore Redstone Review LYONS – Imagine you retire early, relocate fourteen hundred miles to Lyons to be near your only grandchild, and to start your dream second career. You now own and operate a wedding venue on the banks of the north fork of beautiful St. Vrain River. Just nine months later the historic flood of 2013 destroys the buildings, grounds, ponds and even the bridge leading to what used to be known as Rock ‘n River Caitano Winery. That’s the story of Jay and Elaine Hodge, or should I say the beginning of their story. If the solution to being given lemons is to make lemonade, in Jay and Elaine’s case the twist would be if you are given muddy wine bottles with damaged labels, you make a winery. Welcome to the reinvented and relocated Caitano Winery, 339 Main Street, Lyons, stocked with some discounted “flood wine,” as Jay calls it, as well as undamaged cases of Colorado’s finest. Jay and Elaine have been forced to abandon offering a picturesque site to host weddings with the sale of wines as a complement to that primary business model. In its place they have set up shop in the newly rented and tastefully decorated space with the sale of wine as the core business. Initially the sale of wine is
from the wine inventory brought from the old location. “We could not have done this without the enthusiastic help of Lyons Volunteers,” Jay said. The couple had groups of volunteers on three different days help the couple pack up and move the wine inventory. “We are back in business, with a special thanks to the volunteers.” For the holidays in December, the couple sold cases of flood wine in temporary space in the Twin Peaks Mall. “The wine itself was not damaged,” Elaine said. “There was a bit of mud caked on some bottles and many of the labels were damaged.” “We were very fortunate with that sale, where we discounted prices,” Jay said. “People supported us by buying much of that damaged inventory.” In the meantime, the Hodges looked for space in their adopted new home of Lyons. That space was located and with the same drive and determination they pursued their original vision, Jay and Elaine have moved into the next chapter. On Saturday, May 10, Caitano Winery officially opened its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by a wine tasting from their varied selection of six reds and five whites. All wines – including Chardonnay, Rosato, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, to name
a few, are produced locally in Loveland. The interior has a wine bar for sampling, along with tables where guests can relax and enjoy a glass of their favorite. In addition, outdoor seating on bar-height stools at glass-topped wine barrels is available in front of the shop along Main Street. “Come by and have a light meal with a glass of wine, some cheese, beef sticks, chocolate and other local products,” Jay said, describing one aspect of the business. “Of course, we have full bottles to sell in a price range from $16 to $22,” Jay said. “And, we do have a few bottles of flood wine left at $12.50.” To commemorate the flood, Jay and Elaine are considering producing a special “flood label” wine, and with that, a competition involving the public to create the label. “We love this town and the attitude of cooperation from the business community we’ve experienced since we relocated,” Jay said. “And, once again, we tip our hats to all the volunteers who showed up and gave us a hand. To them and all of Lyons we want you to know the deep sense of gratitude we feel.” Elaine and Jay Hodge have opened Caitano Winery at 339 Main Street in Lyons. The winery was previously located at Rock ‘n River on Hwy. 36 and was destroyed in the September flood.
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.
Drum, dance, play at the community drum circle By Kate Kerr Redstone Review LYONS – On May 3, Lyons folks of all ages gathered in the spring sunshine at Sandstone Park for one of the oldest forms of human gatherings – the community drum circle. The park vibrated with the rhythm of over 50 hand drums, along with shakers, bells, pans, buckets, gongs, finger cymbals, wooden sticks, flutes, tambourines and even a baritone ukulele. The Lyons drum circle began as an idea posted on Facebook by Pam Stone, who had participated in this community activity in New Hampshire. Wendy Dreistadt saw the Facebook post. As a participant in “Community Drums” in Longmont, she contacted the leader, Gregg Hansen, who rearranged his schedule so he could help facilitate. He arrived with his car filled to the brim with drums and baskets full of shakers and percussion instruments.
As participants filtered in, most were carrying drums. Who knew there are so many djembe drums around here! Added to the mix were lots of kids, bubbles, hula hoops, dancers – and a lemonade stand. Drummers young and old settled into their chairs and blankets. Then, Gregg began with a simple rhythm and everyone began to play. For the next two hours, resonance and pulsations coalesced into a rhythmic gestalt. Onlookers across the street at Oskar Blues were fascinated. Motorists, bikers and even groups of motorcyclists slowed or stopped to enjoy the rhythmic sounds. Some passersby found there were extra instruments, so they joined right in. Skills ranged from “professional” to “never did this before” to “babies with shakers.” Another Lyons community drum circle is tentatively set for Memorial Day. It may soon become a regular event. More volunteers are needed to lead the circles. Drumming is a wonderful, easy way to bring together
This drum circle, held on May 5in Sandstone Park, was facilitated by Gregg Hansen. A repeat event is tentatively scheduled for Memorial Day everyone in the community. As Gregg Hansen says: “We couldn’t have done it without all of us.” For more information about local drumming opportunities, visit: http://communitydrums.com/.
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INTEREST Moving back to Lyons after the flood By Cathy Rivers Redstone Review LYONS – After a nomadic seven months, spent in six different locations, I have landed in my seventh place. I’m finally back home. In Lyons. Did you miss me? I sure missed you, and being here. This is where I belong. I knew that before, but I know it much more now. It’s raining as I write this, like it was that evening of Wednesday, September 11. I can’t help but revisit that night, that story, again and again. I’d met my friend Mark at Pizza Bar 66 for dinner. For the first time, I think, we used the term “biblical” to describe the deluge. The rain had been coming down for days, and was constant, pulsing from downpour to drizzle, as I imagine it does in the tropics. I returned to my rented home on the corner of Red Gulch and Old South, somewhat concerned. It sits pretty low, at the bottom of sloping Red Gulch Road, not far from the South St. Vrain River. I donned my raingear and dug a trench along the driveway edge, hoping to steer away the water draining rapidly down it. I kept opening the door to check the water levels and listen for the river. Decided not to go to bed, wanting to stay current on the TV weather reports and Facebook for local eyes. It just wouldn’t stop raining. Couldn’t wrap my brain around it; this is SEPTEMBER in Colorado – it doesn’t flood in September! Wildfires, maybe, but not floods. The concept of ground saturation and its repercussions didn’t occur to me. My friend Sunshine kept messaging me via Facebook to escape to her home, which is on higher ground on Seward. When I opened the door around 2:10 a.m., the river was suddenly much louder, roaring. I finally got it. GET OUT NOW. I got the reverse 911 call to “evacuate low-
lying areas immediately” as I was making my way around the house, pulling up my computer and a few things from the floor. Grabbed my cat, Louie, my purse, a few clothes and jumped in the car. Drove through water rushing the entire length of Old South St. Vrain, just up to the bridge, where a parked emergency vehicle flashed its red lights. As I drove along Fifth Avenue by Town Hall, the sirens went off. It was about 2:30 a.m., Thursday, September 12. I couldn’t believe my eyes or ears. The normally beautiful, gentle, picturesque waters I knew so well had become an angry, violent, destructive river. A stranger I didn’t recognize. You know the story of the next few days: separated on our little “islands,” sharing food and resources (money became temporarily obsolete) amidst our waterlogged, ruined little town. Watching the helicopter rescues overhead. No utilities, phone service; dwindling resources. Attending the town meetings in the park. National Guard troops in desert camouflage dress bringing in supplies, driving out first evacuees in vehicles with giant tires. Packing up and leaving Lyons that Saturday morning, in the gypsy-like caravan headed out of town. To who-knewwhere. No coming back, for a while. Coming Home – After bouncing around Longmont (under somewhat melodramatic circumstances) for several weeks, a heaven-sent opportunity appeared. I was exhausted on every level and so needed a safe, quiet place to land, to rest, to heal. My friend Jen told me about a lovely, generous Niwot family who wanted to share their sweet little guest cottage, located in the old part of town, with a flood-displaced person. It was a rich and wonderful experience for me. I made myself useful, grounding myself in a garden project they needed help with. Their son cared for my cat when I was out of town. In February, Barney and Chrystal, of the beloved Lyons Volunteers, came over to help me access some items in my POD, stored in a nearby facility. I was making the best of it, with a little help from my
A lifetime of giving gives back By Janaki Jane Redstone Review LYONS – Jenna Brink just knew. “I stood on my porch and every bone in my body knew. I never even walked down to the river. At 11:30 on the night of September 11, 2013, I woke up my daughter, grabbed our birth certificates and passports, and left.” Jenna lived in what used to be Riverbend Mobile Home Park. Ten years ago she and bought her home there. Her garden was her pride and joy, with perennials that bloomed in every season. Now her garden, her yard and her home are all gone. “My husband thought I was crazy and stayed. My friends whose house I went to thought I was crazy and went to bed. Then at 1:30 a.m. the phone calls started, telling me the sirens were about to go off, I needed to get out. ” Jenna moved to Lyons in 1999. She bought the Lyons Mane salon in Lyons Village Central, and she has been a town fixture ever since. Not only did she lose her home in the September floods, but her shop got about four inches of water in it, too. “Before I even went home I went to the salon. I pulled everything out, I tore things up, I sprayed bleach.” Then a lifetime of giving started to give
back. Relatives welcomed Jenna and her family into their Boulder home. A friend in Florida started a GoFundMe website, and people Jenna had never met before, such as the parents and uncles of friends and people who only knew her from social media, donated money for Jenna and her family to be able to start anew. One person who donated to the site wrote that Jenna had shared a tarp with them at a Widespread Panic concert; others remembered that Jenna had allowed them to shower at her home during Planet Bluegrass festivals.
friends. Of course, I’d come to Lyons several times a week, for work, appointments; to visit (and sometimes help) friends and participate in the FEMA-facilitated Housing Recovery Work Groups. I’d find places to sit in my parked car, checking my phone, reading mail, eating a snack, like a homeless person, in between. Kind of like a satellite, orbiting around my home planet, a distant, thick layer of atmosphere between us. I enjoyed exploring Niwot, mostly on foot; the local shops, restaurants and trails. I even grew fond, as locals are, of the loud
ing up for a bite or tea. So very thankful and happy to be home once again! Such as it is. A work in progress. Lyons is not the same place it was on September 11. It’ll never be like that again. Our lives have been rearranged on every level. I feel this experience none of us would ever have chosen has somehow brought us closer together. I’m here now where I belong, wanting to be part of the recovery of this community I love. Helping to heal, renew, recreate the Lyons we want it to be. The satellite has returned. But some are still waiting to
Cathy Rivers (center, in green vest) and her dedicated team of Lyons Volunteers. Cathy evacuated her Red Gulch Road home when the flood roared in and, after 6 moves, has come home to Lyons. trains rumbling through only two blocks away. My Thanksgiving pies came from “My Mom’s Pies” nearby. Niwot is a friendly, nice small town. But it wasn’t home. I wanted to come home. How would I do it? Available rental housing, slim pickings prior to the flood, was almost non-existent. New housing was perhaps years out. I knew I had to find a way. Several friends told me of an opportunity to share a beautiful home in Stone Canyon. I immediately felt it was a good fit, and moved in last week, again with big help from the Lyons Volunteers and other friends. I’m back – to work, yoga classes, walking with my girlfriends, meet-
come home. Some aren’t returning. Lyons will be patient, keep working, keep hoping and keep our arms wide open for you.
Jenna’s cousin heard that Woody’s Wood-fired Pizza and Watering Hole in Golden wanted to help a survivor, and she let them know about Jenna and her salon. Woody’s replaced her mats, her towels, her styling tools, her laptop, and gave her gift cards so that she could open her salon when residents returned. She is proud that she could be one of the first businesses back in Lyons after the floods. Jenna also received a grant from the Lyons Community Foundation and help from CAN’d Aid for her business. Jenna and her family have rented the house that they lived in when Jenna’s daughter was small, in the Riverbend Park area. “I feel guilty about being back
on the property that I love more than anything in the world, and my neighbors don’t have that option,” she says. When asked what has gotten her through the entire experience, she says: “I am staying strong for my daughter, to show her how to handle this – that’s it’s okay to be sad, but you need to put the attitude out in the world that it’s going to be okay. After we moved back into the house, I allowed myself a week to be bitter and pissed off, and then I moved on.” Although it has been hard, and Jenna is still appealing to FEMA about the value of the home that she lost, good things have come from the entire flood experience, too. “My daughter is home more now, because we are in a bigger house, and she is ecstatic to be back in Lyons. My best friend was and still is with me every step of the way. I found out my own resilience and the resilience of my marriage. And I found out how much I have touched other people’s lives.”
Jenna Brink shares a group hug with friends in her salon, the Lyons Mane.
Cathy Rivers is an artist with talents too numerous to count. She helps people organize their stuff, their closets; she is a color consultant, a designer, painter, teacher, photographer. She stages houses for realtors. In the last few years she has moved, what seems like hundreds of times, much to the dismay of Louie her cat. She is a friend, a helper to anyone in need, offers moral and physical support and most importantly to us, is the Redstone photographer. Welcome home.
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INSIGHT Expense account on a book tour By John Gierach Redstone Review LYONS – Susan McCann and I recently went on a short book tour to promote my new book, All Fishermen are Liars, from Gierach Simon & Schuster. (The gratuitous plug becomes second nature after only a few days.) This ninecity junket was arranged and paid for by the publisher, so all we had to do was follow the printed schedule provided by the publicist, and I can report that travel is a relative breeze on an expense account.
Wyoming and asking the desk clerk if there were coffee makers in the rooms. He said, “There’s supposed to be, but sometimes the junkies steal ‘em.” This time out we even got the coveted “TSA-Pre” designation on our boarding passes, possibly because the trip was booked by a corporate travel agency that understands the ins and outs of these things better than most. That meant we could get into that special line where we’d breeze past all the common people, many dressed better and carrying more expensive luggage and all wondering, “Why them and not us?” This kind of treatment seems extravagant and there’s a whiff of privilege that’s a little embarrassing at first, but it’s sur-
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good hotels downtown. Folks living on handouts collect in affluent parts of a city for the same reason Willie Sutton robbed banks: “Because,” as he said, “that’s where the money is.” So there’s the added strangeness of sitting at a tiny table in a hotel bar eating cute, expensive food while outside the picture window homeless people put the bite on strangers. I wondered idly if they were farther out of their element than I was or precisely in their element. I’m a soft touch for panhandlers and most of them can spot that a block away. It’s a combination of good old Liberal guilt (which I’ll take over Conservative complacency any day of the week) and something akin to survivor’s guilt. That is, I love my country, but I’m ashamed that we so blithely turn our backs on the poor and I understand that with only a few odd twists and turns over a lifetime,
John Gierach reading from his new book All Fishermen are Liars at Powell’s Book Store in Portland, Oregon. I’m talking about cab rides from airports to the kind of hotels where doormen trot out to open doors for you and offer to carry your small carry-on bag as if you were an invalid. At dinner you charge the meal to your room with a signature, glancing at the amount only in order to figure the tip. Then you meet the author escort who drives you to the book signing, waits while you do your song and dance, and then drives you back to your hotel. In the lobby you pick up the boarding passes for the next day’s flight that the concierge has printed for you and then retire to your room to relax. Relax from what? Presumably from the tremendous strain of being an author on a book tour. Of course I do a fair amount of traveling on my own dime, but I usually stay at places that are somewhat less posh. I remember checking into a hotel in
prising how quickly you can get used to it. This was my tenth book tour in 24 years, but they’ve all been short enough that I don’t miss the special treatment when it ends abruptly at home. On the other hand, I can see how it would become second nature if it went on for very long. When Bill Clinton left office after eight years, he was asked how his life was different now that he was no longer President of the United States. He said, “I keep getting in the back seat of my car and wondering why it doesn’t go anywhere.” In Portland and Seattle, there were panhandlers everywhere, as you’d expect around
the roles of panhandler and mark could easily have been reversed. And, to be honest, I have a craftsman’s admiration for the succinctness of some of their pitches. A panhandler has a few seconds at best and a good one can convey a complicated backstory using an enviable economy of language: “I need to buy some
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diapers, and I’m talkin’ about adult diapers here.” “I know I look like a bum, but I’m actually a recycler.” “I’ve got a good job lined up, but I need bus fare.” And, of course, the timeless classic, “I won’t lie to you, partner; I could use a drink.” It occurs to me that they’re doing the same thing I’m doing: crafting stories in order to make a living. The differences are superficial: They’re approaching strangers one by one, hoping for a dollar or two; I’m getting up in front of assembled strangers at a bookstore, hoping for royalties. In both cases, some days go better than others. On a rare free afternoon in Seattle, Susan and I walked up the hill from our hotel to cruise the Pike Street Market – supposedly the oldest continuous farmer’s market in North America – where you never know what you’ll see: fresh octopus right off the boat, morel mushrooms the size of oranges, a salmon sculpted from volcanic ash from Mount St. Helens, not to mention an international cast of characters on both sides of the stalls. It’s the best free show in town. Well, not completely free. I did hand out a dollar each to five panhandlers and shamefacedly avoided a sixth that I thought seemed too crazy to deal with. I wanted to go to a coffee shop where, three years ago on the last book tour, I got a great cup of “Obama Blend” (half Hawaiian and half Kenyan), but there wasn’t time. I had to get to the bookstore for my next event where I’d try to follow some good advice about brevity that applies equally to authors doing presentations and to panhandlers. As a friend once said, “It’s always better to leave them wishing there’d been more than wishing there’d been less.” John Gierach is an outdoor and fly fishing writer who writes a column for Flyrod & Reel magazine. His books include Trout Bum, Sex Death and Fly Fishing, and Still Life with Brook Trout. His new book, All Fisherman Are Liars, is available at bookstores and fly-fishing shops everywhere including South Creek Ltd. on Main Street.
Golden Gang events LYONS – The Lyons Golden Gang is organizing a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m., May 16, at the Moose Lodge, 2210 Pratt, Longmont. Adults are $10 and kids under 12 or those over 60 are $5. The dinner will include spaghetti with homemade sauce of meatballs or sausage (made at the St. Vrain Market), salad, garlic bread and dessert. There will be a silent auction, with appreciation to the donors, including St Vrain Market, Jiffy Lube, Main Street Car Wash, Centennial Lanes, Lowe’s, Lucky’s Market, Wendy’s, Redstone Liquor and many more. For tickets, call 303-823-6771. The area churches host evening meals at the Walter Self center and are open to all Lyons area seniors. The facility opens by 5 pm. and dinners are served at 5:30 p.m. The dinner schedule and sponsors: the River Church, June 2; the Lyons Community church, May 19 and June 16; the LDS church, May 27 and June 24; the Catholic church, June 9. For reservations, call 303-823-6771. A putt-putt golf outing is planned for Friday, May 30. Participants will be at the Walter Self Senior Housing center at 6 p.m to go to the Boulder course. Keith Carr, Lyons Area aging resource consultant, is scheduled to speak to the Golden Gang at noon on May 27. In his Conversation Project, he asks the question, “Have you spoken to your family about your end-of-life wishes?” The Conversation Project is about more than putting things down on paper: its goal is to make sure that quality of life issues are well understood by the people who will be helping seniors with end-of-life care. Everybody is welcome to attend.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Arts, events, music and culture in and around Lyons
record and collect the 2013 Flood in Lyons. Flood Story Gathering Events will be held every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. starting May 18 through June 22. Written stories, photoBy MinTze Wu graphs, videos, texts, emails and artifacts, Redstone Review anything that relates to the story of the LYONS flood in Lyons, is needed and wanted for the The Stone Cup Lyons Redstone Museum Flood Collection. Café / Rise and The Museum will be accepting digital and Shine Bistro will real artifacts through Flood Story continue with pho- Collecting Events and through email and tographs by website correspondence. There will be proNicholas Saucier. fessional recording equipment for spoken The show, “Northern stories and data processing to help to assemWu C o l o r a d o ble the most comprehensive information on Landscapes”, runs through the end of June. the items, photos and stories. This project is A former staff photojournalist for Aspen made possible by the Lyons Community Times, contributor to The Denver Post and Foundation and the Scientific and Cultural Daily Camera, Saucier captures compelling Facilities District, SCFD Tier III, and is in images of both the natural and urban collaboration with the Lyons Area world. The music line-up includes Sarah Chamber of Commerce, The Lyons Depot Caton’s Americana / Souls / Blues on May Library and the Town of Lyons. The Flood 17 and June 1, Jay Stott’s Americana music Story Gathering Events will take place at on May 18, James Faulk’s Walt Self Center on 335 Folk-classic Rock on May Railroad Avenue. For more 24 and June 14, Aural information, please go to Elixir’s Jazz-Rock-Folk lyonsfloodhistory.org or fusion on May 25, Meraki’s contact LaVern Johnson at Eclectic Rock Duo on May 303-823-5925 or Priscilla 31, Lori Flynn’s Folk on Cohan at 720-245-3945. June 7, Tupelo Honey on Lyons singer Beth June 8 and Teddy Carr’s Gadbaw has been honFiddling Star on June 15. ored as a teacher of The café is located on Fifth excellence in the field of Avenue and High Street. music education, specifiFor the complete show cally the teaching of folktimes, please call 303-823songs. Gadbaw flew to 2345 or visit www.the- Beth Gadbaw was awarded the Minneapolis to accept her Fleurette Sweeney Fellowship, stonecup.com. award, The Fleurette Lyons Historical bestowed by MusicEdventures Sweeney Fellowship, Society announces International Association of bestowed by Music Flood History Project to SongWorks Teachers. Edventures International JUST LISTED!
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New paintings from Lyons artist Brent Hollingsead can be seen at the Boulder Arts & Craft Gallery on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder. Association of SongWorks Teachers. Gadbaw has been recognized as a teacher who delights students through imaginative and social play, piques students’ interest with challenging and intriguing theoretical study, and gives back to her profession through teaching and performing. A former Fulbright scholar and 2014 Boulder County Artist in Residence at Caribou Ranch, Gadbaw is known locally as lead singer for her band, The Granias (also featuring Lyons fiddler Jessie Burns and guitarist Annie Sirotniak). Her voice has been described by Sing Out! as “an instrument in its own right” and by Irish Music Magazine as “exceptional.” For details on Gadbaw’s music, please visit www. white birdsmusic. com. Congratulations, Beth! Sounds of Lyons is thrilled to announces the 2014 season September 12 through 14. Continuing with its genuine exploration in ways to make music accessible and attainable for all, the 2014 season will feature three
evening concerts, one outdoor free event and a three-day workshop for children. “Crazy About You” features a mix of classical, jazz, flamenco, and original music. “Life True” is a collection of short documentaries on people following their path to what’s true in life, with movements from Beethoven’s Late String Quartets. “Goldberg Variation and 32 Sleepless Night” combines the legend and music of Bach’s Goldberg Variation and thoughts on experiencing insomniac nights. “Celebrating Lyons II” commemorates the anniversary of the Great Flood with the best of Lyons’ musicians. “B.A.M.M.” is the first Sounds of Lyons Musical Arts Program (SOL MAP) in collaboration with Integral Steps in bringing a rich combination of biology, arts, movement and music to spark children’s creativity and cultivate their curiosity. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information in the coming issues. Continue A&E on Page 19
Two Lyons women honored at Women Who Light Up the Community LAFYETTE – The 19th Annual presented during a dinner presented by Women Who Light the Community will Savory Cuisines. The evening will conhonor two women from Lyons. Former clude with networking and Viennese Mayor Julie Van Domelen and Lyons Town dessert displays. Door gift baskets will be Administrator Victoria available from our memSimonsen, along with a bers and tickets to win group of women who will be sold at the event. have made significant You can register for the contributions to a busievent online at the ness or community, will Boulder Chamber of be honored at the event. Commerce website. The event will be held The 2014 Honorees from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on are: Dr. Joanne Thursday, June 5, at the Belknap, Board of Gatehouse at the Directors, FOCUS Lionsgate Event Center Reentry and CU in Lafayette. The Boulder Professor of Sociology; Chamber of Commerce Kim Riether and the Business Coupounas, Director of Women’s Leadership B Lab Colorado, Former Group (BWLG) annually Outdoor Association honors women who have Board Chair, GoLite comade significant contrifounder and former butions through innova- Town of Lyons Administrator CSO; Bay Roberts and tions and a committed Victoria Simonsen (top) and Patty Gilbert, Coeffort to address a mean- Former Mayor of Lyons Julie Van Founders of One School ingful business or com- Domenlen. PHOTO BY KEN WAJDA at a Time (OSAT); Dr. munity need, locally, Deirdre Pilch, Deputy regionally, nationally or globally. Superintendent of Boulder Valley School The event highlights the introduction of District; Janette Keene Taylor, the newest honorees to a prestigious list of Nederland Community Leader; Emerging over 85 women who have been honored Young Leader: Nikola Yager, Youth since 1996. The afternoon will unfold with Global Leadership Program; Leadership a pre-networking session in the garden Recognition: Tara Schoedinger, Mayor with a silent auction highlighting Boulder of Jamestown; Victoria Simonsen, Town Chamber non-profit members. Awards and of Lyons Administrator; Julie Van accomplishments of the honorees will be Domenlen, Former Mayor of Lyons.
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FOUNDATIONS Almost 300 girls kidnapped in Nigeria By Richard A. Joyce Redstone Review VP PUEBLO – On May 8, the first part of a U.S. military team arrived in Nigeria to help the government there find almost 300 schoolgirls kidnapped in April by Islamist rebels known as Boko Haram. Joyce Many other nations have pledged various forms of assistance in finding the girls and the rebels, but those with knowledge of the group, headed by Abubakar Shekau, a seriously deluded Muslim with dreams of an Islamist Nigeria, say they may already have been sold into sexual slavery, as Shekau has threatened. His dreams also include a rejection of all Western education, especially for girls, and selling them into slavery will make the point that women have no right to independence from men, to whom they should belong as property, according to Shekau. There’s also a little money to be made in the sales. Let’s not forget that. After all, Shekau and his way of thinking are nothing new in the world. And while we may all secretly or openly connect such thinking with ultra-conservatives in all religions and totalitarian societies, the facts belie that convenient rationalization. Take
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American children are at risk for trafficking into the sex industry. Most are female, but more and more males are at risk each any country – better yet, take ours: home of year. Some, of course, are runaways; othfreedom, equality, justice, tolerance, oppor- ers become drug-addicted as young teens. tunity to succeed via hard work and educa- And some, as in the case of Elizabeth tion (let’s not worry about the cost of that Smart and the three women in Chicago, in this column). were kidnapped. Women aren’t owned by men here, are The National Geographic report detailed they? This whole Boko Haram thing got one case in which a 19-year-old college me thinking about National Geographic’s student, working as a part-time model, “Inside: Secret America” series, one part of was raped by three men, one of whom was which explored sex trafficking in this coun- a man in the modeling industry, in the try and aired last July. In it was a rather star- hotel room she stayed in while on a modtling set of statistics provided by the U.S. eling job in Arizona. The rape was videotaped and photographed, she said. Back home in South Carolina, her shame and embarrassment and fear led her to keep it all a secret from family, friends and police. Then one of the rapists, who she said was a wealthy and respected man, called and told her if she didn’t report for A student stands in a classroom burnt by the Islamist group Boko sex duty again, he Haram in Maiduguri, Nigeria in 2012. (Getty Images) would put the video State Department, to wit: Contrary to pub- and photos on the Internet for all to see. lic belief that sex trafficking in this country She did as he ordered. involves kidnapped young foreign women As in Nigeria, such kidnapping, sexual brought here, it’s really 10 times more like- slavery and abuse occur here, in the land ly for an American girl to be trafficked of freedom, every day. I’m not suggesting inside the U.S. we turn our emotions and helpful actions And there’s more: Almost 300,000 away from the kidnapped girls in that part
of the world, but I am suggesting we expand our concern for girls and boys, women and men used and abused as sexual and nonsexual slaves all over the world, and foremost in our own cities and states. Such behavior is a crime, a serious crime, and some would argue that its causes are greed, lust, power and money. But at root, the cause is the perverse notion that some people, for whatever reason, have the right to own others, physically and psychology – just because they have the means to do it. No amount of special military teams, satellite tracking, paid informants, police task forces, laws, judges, juries, NSA surveillance or wars on this problem will cure this perverse sickness of those minds. Yet, we must use all the tools at our disposal to curb the behaviors associated with it. We also must delve deeply into the nature of human slavery, especially its sexual component, to discover the dynamics that turn our normal sexual natures and twist them into heinous reflections of the basic, decent behavioral impulses most of us have. The alternative, a cultural- and religious-neutral hypocrisy that seeks to make us all living lies with respect to who we are versus who we say we are, is a slow and painful poison that will destroy us as surely as nuclear war or an asteroid from space. As human beings, each of us must take responsibility for such spreading psychological viruses, and that means first supporting those charged with catching and Continue Kidnapped on Page 19
New art show ARK and LCF surprise unveiling By C. Chrystal DeCoster Redstone Review LYONS – Just before Memorial Day weekend, there is an exciting and, as of yet, mysterious Thursday evening unfolding for the summer kick-off happenings for the town of Lyons. For certain, at Town Hall on May 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., there is an DeCoster opening reception slated for ARK, a show of art featuring a boatload of animals painted by artist and newcomer to Lyons, Betsy Byrne Hubner. The Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC) invites attendees to come with friends and family, and
bring an appetizer to share at this community gathering and welcoming for Hubner. She is the LAHC’s newest board member, and hails from, among other places, the east coast and Aspen. This seasoned artist and New Jersey native has enjoyed a distinguished 25-year career in art education at Burr and Burton Academy and Castleton State College, experiences through which she earned prestigious accolades such as Vermont’s first National Board Certified teacher. Other professional highlights include earning a 2001 Fulbright Scholarship to Japan, completing her MFA from the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University in 2011 and teaching students who have gone on as lead designers for fashion gurus Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
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LYONS Are libraries worth the money? By Mark Browning Redstone Review This article is one of a series on issues relating to a new library/community resource center for the Lyons area. A vote to fund the Lyons Regional Library District is set for Nov. 4. LYONS – Among questions asked about a new Lyons library / community resource center are these: How much will it cost? Can we afford it? Are libraries really worth the money? This article answers those questions and focuses on the economics of a new library / community resource center. For more details, see www.theheartoflyons.org. First, how much will a new “library” cost? That depends on what features a new “library” includes. Most new “libraries” include community center features, as is envisioned in Lyons. As post-flood community gatherings showed (consistent with pre-flood public input), Lyons has a dire shortage of adequate meeting spaces. Lyons has almost no public computer access, with only one computer in the current library’s cramped space. A new facility would have expanded computer resources, including free access and training for seniors and lowincome families. The current library has no after-school gathering space for teens, and only a small amount of children’s program space. There is no art exhibit space, or performance space. A new facility would be designed to include such things. So what would all that cost? New libraries with community center features in similar-sized Colorado towns have cost from $2.1 to $3.0 million, varying in size from 4,600 to 7,000 square feet. Annual operating costs are $250,000 to $300,000. A new Lyons facility would likely fall in the upper part of those ranges, given inflation and the features area resBrowning
idents have said they want. There’s no way around it: quality facilities and services do cost money. “You get what you pay for” is apt, both positively and negatively. Right now, Lyons spends about $100,000 a year on its library, with little for building upkeep or improvement – as the Depot building’s poor condition reflects. Other communities with new library / resource centers (Nederland, Dolores and Mancos, for example) consider their money well-spent, with high library use and satisfaction. So, can we afford it? Building and operating a new library will require several funding sources. Other library districts have consistently obtained foundation grants. Additionally, a local family has pledged $250,000 as matching funds for a capital campaign, to be launched this fall if voters approve District tax funding. Those two funding sources can reduce the tax amount needed. Further, big cost savings can be realized by using the Town-owned Depot site (designated as the new library “preferred site”) and adjoining parking lot (the Townowned “RTD lot”). But to be clear, tax funding is essential to make a new library feasible. Without a stable tax base, there is no ability to obtain a long-term, low-interest USDA construction loan. Similar-size library districts have an average annual tax levy of 5.90 mills. (Nederland, the newest and closest comparable library, is at 6.60 mills.) The LRLD’s proposed tax rate is 5.85 mills – slightly below average, but enough to yield about $370,000 per year, covering basic operations and debt service. That’s about $12
per month for a $300,000 house. Other communities have been able to afford similar projects, and without the advantages Lyons has like a low-cost, parking-included site and an up-front matching pledge. Lyons can do the same. Another “affordability” item bears brief mention. The budget-strapped Town would free up $100,000 per year for other uses (such as infrastructure) if library operations go to the Library District with its much larger tax base. Finally, are libraries worth the money? The Lyons Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Commission, Town Board and Chamber of Commerce provided major impetus for the “new library” project, believing modern libraries to be local economic stimulators. Is that right? Numerous studies say “yes.” The studies, collected under “Resources” on www.theheartoflyons.org , document economic benefits: enhanced “workplace literacy,” small business database resources, higher property values, money spent by visitors, increased community attractiveness as a business location. That doesn't include indirect benefits like children's learning programs that improve local schools or the value of meeting space for businesses. Those are Lyons' “library economics.” The “people aspects” – moving the community forward together on an exciting new project – are just as important. Those will be explored in future articles. Mark Browning is the Lyons Regional Library District Board President. The district roughly follows the boundaries of the Lyons Fire Protection District.
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Recovery (CDBG-DR); $2.4 million of that was for housing. Other line items included public infrastructure, waterway restoration and other recovery costs that the town was eligible for in the first round. The State of Colorado is distributing a total of $62.8 million of federal disaster recovery block grants in the first round. The second round later this year will include $199 million to distribute to communities recovering from the 2013 flooding. The trustees also passed Resolution 2014-37 Authorizing a Funding Request to the Department of Local Affairs to Pursue an Administrative Grant for Housing Assistance and to Authorize a Request for Qualifications for a Master Developer. The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) oversees distribution of Energy/Mineral Impact Grant funds. The resolution declares support of the application for the grant to pursue funding to hire a master developer and authorizes the town Continue Housing on Page 18
Announcement 2014 Lyons Ditch Co. Inc Shareholders meeting scheduled Wednesday June 4, 2014, 7pm in the Lyons Town Hall Boardroom. This is in follow-up to the e-mail letter sent April 14, 2014. All shareholders please attend if you can. We need to update the shareholders mailing list. We will be re-issuing new certificates, absolving the old ones. Invoices for your assessment fees for 2014 will go out the first part of June. Assessments will increase due to flood related circumstances & need for repairs. Send questions or inquiries to lyonsditchco.inc@gmail.com or please contact Jackie Brennan or David Renwick.
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OUTREACH Hopelight Medical Clinic offers “a little bit of love” and free medical care By Carol Devenir Redstone Review LONGMONT – Longmont’s new Hopelight Medical Clinic, under the direction of Dr. Steve Haskew of Lyons, is off to a good start. Devenir After nearly two months of one-evening-a-week operations, Dr. Haskew says, “we’re excited.” To date the clinic has seen 48 patients, and each week the number grows. “We are gearing up to add another clinic day each week,” said Physician’s Assistant Erin Keefer. The clinic is housed at the Longmont Church of Christ building, 1351Collyer Street. Currently, hours are Thursdays, 2:30 to 7 p.m. “Everyone is welcome,” said Haskew, “from Lyons, Longmont, anywhere – even people driving through. You can walk in, call or email us.” The clinic provides free primary care to people in need. “In medical practice,” Haskew said, “we use the term ‘detached concern.’ Some situations break your heart. You do what you can to help. Sometimes it’s a little bit of love.” To help spread the word, clinic volunteers attended Longmont’s Cinco de Mayo festivities on Saturday, May 3. Afterwards, the clinic held a Grand Opening to acquaint potential patients with the facility. Other volunteer staff visited the 9 Health Fair and area Emergency Departments to offer the clinic for follow-up care. Already patients are attending who have been referred by one of these agencies. “The healthcare system is stressed,” Keefer said, “and access is challenging for many people. It’s hard to get healthcare unless you have plenty of money.” Many people use the 9-1-1 emergency system, ambulance transport, and emergency departments because they don’t have connections with ongoing health care providers. These services are expensive to provide and are intended for life-threatening emergencies. Hopelight aims to benefit the medical system as well as patients, by offering non-emergency care and followup, such as taking out stitches. The earlyevening schedule was set because the highest use of emergency facilities is 6 to 9 p.m. It was Church of Christ Pastor Edward Bowen who suggested church member Haskew take the Medical Director position. Haskew started his medical career as
a nurse’s aide during summers while in college, and decided then that healthcare would be his life’s work. “I’ve always enjoyed taking care of patients, especially people who are having a tough time” he said. Last August they started meeting weekly for planning. Bowen said the church community, which has 250 to 300 members, includes many professionals: nurses, a pharmacist, a wellness counselor, “a lot of talent.”
ing out that without the need for insurance and billing, that part of the business is much simpler, for both patients and staff. Hopelight staff have worked in concert with the Longmont Community Health Network and Longmont’s Health Task Force, which serves to promote a healthy Longmont with attention to the most vulnerable. To stay connected and up to date, Hopelight plans to join the National Organization of Free and
Volunteer staff at the Hopelight Medical Clinic, left to right: Noelani Newburn, Secretary; Rick Luke, IT; Barbara Goldberg, RN; Iris Vogt, Welcome and Intake; Bethany Dean, RN; Patty Irwin, Welcome and Intake; Dr. Steve Haskew, Medical Director; Anne Haskew, Office Director. Bowen believes, “These patients need more than a pill and a shuttle to the ER. The church is better for offering the other services, such as counseling – talking with patients and finding out what they need. In addition to the physical needs, we consider the social, emotional, and spiritual issues that affect health.” “ We try to educate people so they can take better care of themselves,” Haskew added. Church members have rallied around the opportunity to serve their neighbors. They turned the church’s library into two exam rooms, moving the library downstairs. The church also has a senior fitness program, yoga and exercise classes. Anne Haskew, Steve’s wife, is Hopelight’s Office / Personnel Manager. Clinical Director is Amy Rakestraw, RN. The professional staff includes several RNs, a Lab Tech, and an IT person. “Pastor Bowen has gotten us set up from a legal and administrative standpoint,” said Haskew. Others provide administrative assistance, welcome patients and handle the minimal paperwork, point-
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Charitable Clinics, which offers educational conferences. The organization supports 1,200 free and charitable clinics across the country. Dr. Haskew and his wife Anne met at Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City,
where Anne did blood work for kids with leukemia. She worked at Boulder Community Hospital for 23 years. They have lived in Spring Gulch 28 years. Their two sons, Ben and Jake, went to school in Lyons, where Jake was the 1995 Valedictorian – “with a ponytail,” says his father. Each spring, Dr. Haskew and Anne spend two weeks at the Philmont Scout Ranch in the Sangre de Cristo mountains in northern New Mexico. One of the largest youth camps in the world, the Ranch hosts 23,000 Scouts and leaders, supported by over 100 staff. The Haskews arrive before the Scouts, to prepare the medical facilities, supplies and staff for the summer. At last week’s Hopelight Cinic, one of the evening’s 14 patients had been referred by the 9 Health Fair staff. He was living out of his truck while waiting for word on several job applications. According to Dr. Haskew, “this man has overcome a lot of issues. He has an occupation. He needed some care. When he left, he was crying. He said ‘nobody ever treated me that well in my life.’ ” Haskew said his motto is “treat patients like you want to be treated yourself.” For information on Hopelight Medical Clinic call 303-776-7177. Fax 888-863-4354 and e-mail office @ hopelightclinic. org. Carol Devenir worked for 30 years in City Planning and Public Works. She is the Vice President of the Friends of the Lyons Depot Library and the author of Beyond Chemo Brain: Recovering after Surviving. She lives in Lyons.
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OUTCOME The dangers of “Smart Meters” – Are you informed? By Prescott Knox Redstone Review LYONS – The three electric companies that service the Lyons area are currently installing “Smart Meters” (SM). These meters represent an extremely powerful and sophisticated technology that should be considered before you Knock agree to have one installed on your premises. Are you informed about the health effects, privacy issues, fire concerns and hidden costs of these devices? Are you aware of your legal right to opt out? Many of us have chosen to live in Lyons because of our love of nature, but the electrosmog we create is damaging to our bodies and the environment. It’s important to consider how to continue to preserve this natural relationship with nature and our freedoms by being informed of new technologies before they gain a grip in our community. There is national and international debate about Smart Meters, which have been quietly installed by electric companies to avoid public discussion of their issues. There are numerous peer reviewed scientific studies proving the harmful effects, such as the BioInitiative Report 2012, which was contributed to by 10 countries. A Lyons community meeting to discuss the SM topic will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 22, at the Pinewood Springs Fire Station Community Center. (Turn east at the wooden Pinewood Springs sign.) I will lead the discussion, along with local residents Peter MacGill and Cathee Courter, who have measured and mitigated electromagnetic fields (EMFs) for clients for a decade. You do have options. You can have a non-transmitting meter installed by your electric company, or you can keep the SM but have your company turn down the rate of transmission to once a day. Links to help you in your investigation can be found at www.thecollaborativecommunity.org; click on “Smart Meter Information.”
Health Effects: Our nervous system is electrical, and strong EMF radiation disrupts our natural electrical impulses, causing a long list of problems: insomnia, weakened immune system, cancer, reproductive problems, autism and migraines. SM signal strength is up to 30 times as strong as cell phone radiation. SM are set at the factory at the highest signal strength and broadcast at least every 10 to 50 seconds. The closer you are to your neighbors, the more frequently you will be exposed to the signals. Privacy Issues: SM are designed to collect data and create a detailed profile of your energy use and daily habits, especially when used with “Smart” Appliances. Safety Concerns: SM are not certified by Underwriters Laboratory (UL), as required by the electrical code for all appliances within the home, because there are so many instances of fires. If your meter causes your home to burn down, your electric company is not liable – you are, for allowing the installation. Hidden Costs: SM are reported to last only a few years – just like cell phones. SM use a lot of electricity and guess who pays? Please investigate for yourself, and while doing so, ask yourself why you should subject your family to the possibility of these effects for the benefit of a corporation’s profits. Now is the time to opt out while you still have a choice. Presently, 14 states (California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas and Vermont) have banned smart meters, have pending legislation against them, or have offered customers the opportunity to opt out. Some did this for health concerns and others for privacy concerns. Are Colorado residents apathetic or just uninformed? According to The Energy Policy Act of 2005, under Title Xll, Subtitle E, Section 1252, (a), (14), (C) and Colorado Public Utilities Commission, smart meters are “optional” and are “upon
the customer’s request,” so, according to federal law, which is supported by state law, you have a legal right to not accept these devices. To Opt Out of a “Smart Meter”: It would help our grass roots cause to know how many residents want to opt out and have a nontransmitting meter installed, and how many want to keep their SM and have the broadcast rate turned down. This will help us to know if the electric companies are reporting truthfully and what sort of a community consensus we have. Please send an email to: prescottrk @ hotmail.com, Subject Line, “Smart Meter Opt-Out.” Include the choice you’re making and which company provides your service. It’s also helpful to have your name and what area of Lyons you’re from. • Go to www. the collaborative community. org, click on “Smart Meter Information.” • See links “How Do I know If I Have a Smart Meter or Not?” and “CCSMA Colorado Opt-Outs: Know Your Rights.” • E-mail prescottrk@hotmail.com and / or phone Peter and Cathee 303-823-6108 your opt-out choice and the name of your service provider. • Let either Prescott or Peter and Cathee know if you want to be on an e-mail list for more information about the progress of this initiative. • We would appreciate your help as a volunteer. • If you have Lyons Municipal Light & Power (LMLP), call 303-823-6622 ext. 15 to opt out. • If you have Longmont Power and Communications (LPC), call 303-651-8458 to opt out. • If you have PVREA, call Dennis Brooks at 970-2826471 to opt out. He has been very helpful. • Come to the community meeting May 22 for more information and community discussion. Prescott Knox is a resident of Pinewood Springs. He is the co-founder, host and producer of The Collaborative Community Radio Show on Boulder’s KGNU 88.5FM www.thecollaborativecommunity.org and co-founder of the Buddhist Coalition www.buddhistcoalition.org.
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CONTACT Lyons Community Foundation awards $85,000 in latest round of grants By Kristen Bruckner Redstone Review LYONS – The Lyons Community Foundation continues to address community needs post-flood. Three months after September’s historic devastation, the LCF “Rebuild Lyons, One Life at a Time” campaign successfully raised and distributed $1 million to assist individual residents and businesses with immediate, basic needs. Now, eight months after the flood, the LCF has shifted focus and is helping area organizations in their efforts to rebuild the community and enhance what makes Lyons a special place to live and visit. This latest campaign, “Rebuild Lyons”, involves a revolving application process with money awarded every two months. Applications for the current cycle of giving are being accepted now through June 1. The Lyons Community Foundation was founded to enhance the lives of residents in the greater Lyons area. In response to the flood, through the generosity of hundreds of local and national donors, LCF was able to act quickly and help residents avoid foreclosures, businesses to survive and get hard-hit residents back on their feet. Now the LCF, firmly established as a philanthropic cornerstone in Lyons, is well positioned to leverage funding from a variety of sources. In December, Emily Dusel was hired as Executive Director, bringing extensive fundraising and donor relations expertise. By working with matching gifts from such donors as Oskar Blues CAN’d Aid Foundation, private funding is able to make a bigger impact. The critical needs for rebuilding Lyons are great, and the LCF is in it for the long haul. By providing direct financial support for organizations involved in assisting residents, rebuilding public parks and recreational spaces, supporting native ecology and historic and cultural landmarks and programs, LCF is able to promote community involvement and facilitate Lyons’ long-term ability to thrive. The organizations receiving funding in the most recent $85,000 distribution include: • LEAF (Lyons Emergency Assistance Fund) – $25,000 for basic needs and homeless-prevention services (utility and
of volunteers, native seed will be spread on lar types of events ensure the continuarental assistance, food, transportation). • Lyons Volunteers (Town of Lyons) – more than 1,000,000 square feet of scoured tion of Lyons as a destination for revenueproducing outdoor-based events. All pro$10,000 toward operating costs. Over the streamside areas throughout town. past six months Lyons Volunteers has • Lyons Library – $10,000 (Town of Lyons). ceeds from the games support the Lyons deployed hundreds of volunteers in Lyons Funds will help pay for the rehabilitation of Department of Parks and Recreation. and the surrounding c o m m u n i t y . Deployments include mucking out basements of numerous homes, tearing up floors, clearing debris from public, private and commercial property. • All Hands Volunteers – $10,000 to assist in the repair of 25 homes around Lyons. These were the hardest hit homes and businesses that will not otherwise have the means to salvage or repair their properties. • Lyons Historical Society – $10,000 Lyons Volunteers was awarded a $10,000 grant toward operating costs from the Lyons Community Foundation. “Lyons Flood Portal Project” is a collaboraKristen Bruckner is a member of the LCF tion of the Lyons Historical Society, the town’s historic Lyons Depot Library, The Lyons Area Chamber of Commerce, constructed in 1885, which incurred signif- Communications Committee. The Lyons Community Foundation exists to improve the and the Lyons Depot Library. It brings icant damage during the floods. together history, storytelling, art,tech- • Lyons Outdoor Games – $10,000 quality of life, build a culture of giving and nology and tourism to produce an inter- (Town of Lyons). LCF funding will help encourage positive change for the Greater active media kiosk telling the story of the provide working capital to ensure the Lyons Area. For more information on the games will continue in Lyons. The LOG, Lyons Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) historic floods. • Lyons Ecology Board – $10,000 (Town of now in its 12th year, has become a mar- nonprofit, becoming a contributor, or applyLyons). This project is an essential effort to quee event attracting elite extreme sports ing for a grant, see www.lyonscf.org. Emily re-establish native vegetation along the St. athletes and spectators from around the Dusel is the Executive Director and can be Vrain River through Lyons. With the help world. The success of this and other simi- reached at Emily@lyonscf.org.
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NATURE Summertime moves can bring the blues for wildlife By Cathy Dennerline Redstone Review LONGMONT – Life is good, you’re settled into a home, know where to gather supplies, and find it’s a great place to raise a family. But temptation gets the best of you and BAM! A door closes; you see your Dennerline home flying past you, but you are stuck in a box. Next, you go into a big box-like thing, and it vibrates and smells weird. Everything stops and there is a large opening. You are set on the ground and freedom from this confinement is so close. With a skyrocketing heart rate, the “fight” urge is now replaced by “flight,” and you bolt through the opening. But wait, everything is different! There are a lot of beautiful trees, a fresh-water stream, and it seems beautiful. You frantically search for “home” and safety but soon realize this isn’t home. Where is the familiar hole in the tree that is a bed? Where is the food that was buried the other day in the yard? Relocating is never easy but it’s especially hard on animals – in fact, it often
ends in a death sentence if not done properly. At Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, we encourage compassion and respect when seeking to relocate wildlife – especially during breeding and birthing seasons. Animals are very territorial. According to Lea Peshock, Licensed W i l d l i f e Rehabilitator at Greenwood, “Adults establish a ‘community’ and it all works well together. A newly relocated animal will have to fight for space, food and a place to live.” She adds, “With raccoons, they will kill each other over territorial disputes. If that means there are babies, they will be left behind to die as well.” When Greenwood relocates an animal, we work with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to assure there is not already overpopulation of a species in the area. If an unwanted guest is on your property, Greenwood recommends that you: • Assure there are no dependent young
Glaucoma happens in pets By Abby Holtman, DVM Redstone Review LONGMONT – Glaucoma is a condition in which the intraocular pressure (IOP, pressure within the eye) is higher than normal. The classic symptom of glaucoma is a red and painful eye, but other eye diseases can present this way. It is important to understand that if glaucoma is left untreated, the pressure within the eye will continue
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first-come, first-served basis to eligible businesses and non-profits with unmet needs. The application is on the state CDBG-DR website. Additional information including eligibility requirements and FAQs is also attached. For more information, please contact Janine Ledingham at the Boulder Small Business Development Center at janine.ledingham@bouldersbdc.com or 303-442-1475, ext. 4. There is a free lunch after all: Lyons Organization of Volunteers Lunch Program LYONS – The local residents and the people who come to our town from all over the
before evicting the animal from a structure. • Avoid actual physical handling of the animals. • Encourage a mother to move her litter on her own terms, within her home range. This allows her to move her young to another den while still being able to
care for them as before. Wild animals have a sophisticated knowledge of their home range. Knowing where alternative refuges are is all part of their knowledge and cognitive map. Adult animals suffer from an unexpected relocation. Dropped in an unfamiliar area,
to elevate and can cause permanent blindness. Additional clinical signs of glaucoma can include redness of the vessels at the edge of the eye (presenting as redness along the sclera or white portion of the eye), decreased vision, eye pain (as seen by guarding the eye or squinting), tearing or holding the eyelids closed. Unless both eyes are affected, vision may not be affected. Pets may also have other systemic signs from the pain, including anorexia (lack of appetite), lethargy or decreased activity, depression, or may sleep more. The pain from glaucoma may be comparable to migraine headache pain in people. Glaucoma is caused by a blockage of aqueous humor. Aqueous humor is a fluid within the anterior chamber of the eye. The anterior chamber separates the cornea from the lens in the front part of the eye ball. Fluid normally drains from this region constantly, but with glaucoma an obstruction occurs. This causes the fluid to build up and, therefore, the pressure within the eye increases. We classify the cause of glaucoma as either primary, a problem with the flow of aqueous humor directly, or secondary, due to underlying disease which affects the flow of aqueous humor. Primary glaucoma is a bilateral disease, meaning both eyes will become affected. Both dogs and cats can develop glaucoma. Certain dog breeds are predisposed to developing primary glaucoma – the cocker spaniel, Bassett hound, Arctic breeds, and shar pei. Dogs typically have a more acute or sudden onset, while cats can have a gradual, progressive onset and have secondary glaucoma. Diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma is needed on an
country and the world to help us recover have been enjoying lunch at our local restaurants. This has been made possible by grants from the Lyons Community Foundation and the Lions Club of Denver. Volunteers receive a voucher worth seven dollars toward lunch at any of several restaurants. These volunteers who work up an appetite digging silt and ripping drywall and lifting debris, among so many other things, can refuel and at the same time channel a little money to our businesses. To a person, every volunteer has been delighted by the food and friendly service. Thank you to all of the owners and staff of these fine establishements: Barking Dog Café, Button Rock Bakery, Colorado Cherry Company, Julie’s Thai Kitchen, Lyons Dairy Bar, Lyons Soda Fountain, Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, Smokin’
they must find food and shelter, plus fight for territory and defend against predators. They must compete with other established species and could potentially be transporting new diseases or parasites to an area where they did not previously exist. According to Jack Murphy of Urban Wildlife Rescue in Denver, “Low or moderate levels of trapping can actually cause wildlife population to increase. How quickly this occurs is dependent upon a wide variety of factors such as food availability, quality of habitat and weather.” The goal of humane removal strategies is not to remove the animal from its known home range – the area where they have spent most of their life and have an inherent knowledge of where to find food and shelter. The goal should be to remove the animal from the structure and prevent it from returning. Conflicts with wildlife happen, but humane and effective solutions to these conflicts with wildlife are available. For other ideas, visit our website at www.greenwoodwildlife.org, 303-8238455, or Urban Wildlife Rescue at www.urbanwildliferescue.org. Cathy Dennerline is a professional writer and seasonal staff at Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, which cares for more than 2,300 mammals and songbirds along the Front Range, on average, per year. Greenwood offers education programs for children and adults of all ages. www.greenwoodwildlife.org to learn more.
emergency basis. If left untreated for more than 48 hours, medication may not help and blindness may be permanent. Medical therapy includes topical eye medications, as well as oral medications. Some patients may require hospitalization for injectable medications based on their level of pain and value of IOP. Once medical treatment is started for primary glaucoma, pets need routine monitoring. These medications will be needed life-long. Surgery may be an option, as well, for primary glaucoma. Surgical options are based on whether the eye is visual or not. If the eye is visual, surgery is focused on destroying the cells that produce aqueous humor. This will help control the IOP and can provide pain relief. The effect on vision depends on the amount of damage present prior to surgery. If the eye is blind, the eye can be removed to provide permanent pain relief. An implant can be placed for cosmetic reasons. . With secondary glaucoma, treatment is aimed at correcting the underlying cause. Medical treatment and / or surgery may be indicated. Dr. Abby Holtman is an emergency veterinarian at Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists. AMVS is a 24-hour veterinary facility providing specialty internal medicine, surgery, neurology, oncology, emergency and critical care, physical rehabilitation and blood bank services for pets. It is located in Longmont at 104 S Main St. For more information, go to www.AspenMeadowVet.com.
Dave’s BBQ, Steamboat Mountain Natural Foods, Stone Cup / Rise & Shine Bistro and St. Vrain Market. Lyons Fire District 2014 election LYONS – Three people were elected to the Lyons Fire District Board of Directors on May 6. Maureen Davidovich and Leslie (Cliff) Roberts both ran unopposed and were elected to 4-year terms. Denny Doyle was elected for a two-year term, narrowly defeating Manny Vasquez. They join Bill Eliasen and Quinton Giese, who are currently on the board and were not up for re-election. The Lyons Fire District is staffed by an all-volunteer force with a full-time Fire Chief. Lyons Fire responds to a range of emergency incidents including: structural fire, technical rescue, search and rescue, emergency medical services, hazardous
materials, natural disaster response and wildland fires. The District has two stations where volunteers report to staff applicable apparatus for emergency response. The primary station (Station 1) is located in the town of Lyons; Station 2 is located near the Blue Mountain area of Larimer County. The district responds to and is aided by other nearby agencies for incidents beyond the equipment and personnel capabilities of a single district. Mutual Aid Agreements are in place, primarily for structural fires not served by fire hydrant systems, expanded wildland fire, technical rescue and advanced life support medical services. Lyons Fire District is 76 square miles and the volunteers run an average of 200-300 calls per year. For information, call the Lyons Fire station at 303-823-6611.
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HOLISTIC HEALTH typically has localized pain with walking or running. Swelling can be present over the tendon and the calf might feel tight. Sitting most likely resolves the pain. How to help prevent both from occurring: Get those muscles in shape! The following exercises can help prevent injuries to the foot and ankle and are not difficult
kitchen counter, raise up with both feet so you are on your toes. Lower and repeat 20 times, seeing if you can perform this procedure without holding on with your hands. • Toe scrunches: This exercise works the small muscles in your feet. Place a washcloth or hand towel on the floor. Try to pick up the cloth with your toes and hold it for a count of 5, then repeat 3 times. Ankle circles: this gets the muscles loose and increases the range of move-
wall. This stretch should be felt in the back of your calf. To stretch the lower part of your calf, gently bend your knees while leaning into the wall and keeping your heels flat on the floor. Hold each position about 15 seconds. In addition to exercises, finding sandals that have a good arch support and strap will help prevent injury. With forethought, we can all enjoy the summer and not be sidelined by foot pain.
to perform. • Balance for 10 seconds, standing on one foot. This exercise uses muscles from the hip all the way down to your toes. It’s a great way to get all the muscles to work together (coordinate) with each other and stabilize the ankle. Many of the muscles that move the ankle and toes start around the knee • Heel raises: This uses the same muscles that help balance, yet this is a strengthening exercise. Stand holding onto a chair /
ment, reducing stiffness in the ankle. • ABC’s: Draw out each letter of the alphabet with your foot pretending that your big toe is the writing utensil. Again, this uses the small muscles in your foot while increasing the range of motion in your ankle. If a particular letter is difficult, then keep working on it rather than ignoring it. • Calf Stretch: Stand about 2 feet away from a wall, keep your heels flat on the floor while your upper body leans into the
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, muscle strains and sprains and physical rehabilitation of all kinds. For more information, call 303-823-8813.
includes homeopathic medicines, exercise therapeutics, intravenous therapies and a wide array of bodywork techniques including spinal adjustments and various forms of technologically assisted treatments. According to statistics from the CDC, the majority of Americans today are using some form of complementary or alternative medicine, either routinely or intermittently, for their health. How can people know if it’s the right thing for them? Interactions with medications, personal biochemistry and current symptoms all determine whether a supplement or drug is safe, effective or possibly harmful for a person’s health. Today, in Lyons, Colorado and a few other places in the state, patients can rest easy with knowing that their doctor is thoroughly trained in not only the intricacies of the body, but also in the wide
array of therapeutic tools at our fingertips. At Stillwater Healing Arts Clinic, we have a membership model that provides patients with comprehensive healthcare. It includes routine evaluations, comprehensive treatment recommendations, self-care and detoxification support for life-long optimal health. These programs are recommended for all ages and stages of health and wellness, both to keep people healthy and to help people improve from chronic health challenges. Our programs work in conjunction with your insurance-based medical care, making use of the best of all systems of medicine to support your optimal health. Our current package rates are only through the end of May, with new programs emerging at the start of June. Sign up today at www. stillwater healing arts. com or call 303-823-9355.
Get those feet ready for summer By Bronwyn Muldoon Redstone Review LYONS – It seems like every summer people start to complain of foot pain. The warmer weather typically means a change in shoes and an increase in physical activity. Sandals, especially flip flops, Muldoon don’t have the support most winter shoes have, and thus the muscles in the foot and ankle have to work harder. An increase in activity also means that people are on their feet more walking, hiking and running. Both a change of shoes and change in activity level can lead to stress and injury to the Achilles or plantar fascia in the foot, resulting in pain. How do you know if you have plantar fasciitis vs. Achilles tendonitis? Plantar fasciitis is typically pain on the bottom of the heel. The pain is worse first thing in the morning when you place your foot on the ground, or when you get up from sitting. You may also notice an increase in pain after exercising, climbing stairs and standing or walking for long periods of time. Achilles tendonitis is pain on the back of the heel, over the Achilles tendon. One
Colorado’s changing health paradigm By Dr. Sara Hart Redstone Review LYONS – This is a great year for your health in Colorado. Coming this June, naturopathic doctors will be registered as licensed medical providers in our state. What this means is that the Hart public has reliable access to the most thoroughly trained medical providers in the combined use of complementary and allopathic care. Do you ever wonder if what you eat is preparing you for a healthy future? Are you concerned about medications’ long-term impact on your health? Do you find yourself confused by all the information online about health conditions? Or have you sought medical care for issues for which doctors don’t have a long-term solution? Naturopathic doctors are skilled professionals in both allopathic (western) and complementary / alternative forms of healthcare. We work with the same diagnostic tools as standard western MDs – reviewing patient history, complaints, evaluating with physical exam, lab work and referring when necessary. NDs must complete a 4 to 7 year graduate level training program. Comparing top naturopathic and allopathic medical schools, the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) graduates receive 140 more hours of training in the clinical sciences than graduates from the Yale medical school. For more details on the educational comparison of NDs vs MDs, please check out details from “Your Health, News from the British Columbia Naturopathic Association.” “Improvements to Primary Care, Patient Choice and Access to Preventative Care;
Summer 2010” is available on my blog, www.harthealingarts.com. I took an interest in natural medicine after spending 10 years working in nursing care. As a certified nurse aide at Berthoud Living Center, Life Care Center and McKee Medical Center, I had a thorough impression of western medical care. Eventually, I worked my way into home health care in southwest Colorado. There, I observed an amazing difference between the patients who had relied on western medical care for their lifetimes versus those who utilized natural medicine tools. I began to notice a significant trend: those elders who had used food, herbs and lifestyle changes to maintain their health needed help only with things like sorting their mail or getting a ride to see a movie. Those I was serving handfuls of pills to many times a day were not living as well. It wasn’t just a few folks, either. The Native American community, the farming communities, those with faith-based aversions to drug therapies and otherwise folks skeptical of modern life used what the earth provided to care for their health. In contrast to the hundreds of patients I’d worked with in previous years, for whom the prescription lists had piled up year after year, I was compelled to look further. Naturopathic medical school has a lot in common with western medical training, the same course load the first 2 years, ridiculously long hours of biochemistry, pathology, cadaver lab and more. Then it is on to special topics, oncology, pediatrics, orthopedic medicine. However, there is a fundamental guiding principal – respect for the healing power of nature and the interconnectedness of all things. We are all natural beings. In addition to pharmaceutical and surgical therapies, naturopathic medical schools also educate students extensively on the use of herbs, vitamins and using food as medicine. Standard training also
Travels with Redstone From Left: Sam Huerta (from San Jose, CA), Tyla, daughter of Unne Kallmeyer on far right (both from Germany) and Rose Huerta third from left (from San Jose, CA). This group of friends is standing on the Sea of Cortez in San Cabo, Baja de California, Mexico. Take the Redstone with you on your next trip and send us your photos showing where the Redstone has traveled. Send your photos to sdcmc@infionline.net.
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IDEAS Art, love and loss make for a must-read Book: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Reviewed by Andi Gregory Pearson LYONS – Imagine this: you are a thirteen-year-old boy and you are visiting a New York City art exhibit with your lovely and witty mother. Suddenly, there is an explosion, the walls crumPearson ble and rubble and dust cover everything. You go to comfort a man who is crushed and obviously dying, and he hands you a small painting and a ring. You are all alone, cannot find your mother and are holding a valuable work of art in your hands. And here you have it, the premise for Donna Tartt’s The Goldfinch. But you’ve just imagined the basics; the plot line gets more complex and involved as it weaves a story of mystery, art, love and identity in this novel that won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for 2014.
Theo Decker and his mother have been abandoned by his father and live in a rent-controlled Manhattan apartment with a doorman. Mother’s job at an advertising firm pays for the necessities and Theo goes to private school on scholarship. Mother and son enjoy art so much that they slip into the museum on their way to see the school principal about Theo’s recent behavior. The explosion, hinted to be a terroristtype attack, catches Theo separated from his mother; with the damaged interior wobbly and uncertain, the boy was not able to look for her. Dazed, disoriented, covered in scratches and debris and clutching the painting of a bird and the ring,
Floods overwhelm southern England By Theo Pike Redstone Review LONDON, England – When I wrote about drought across the chalk streams of southern England for the Redstone Review all the way back in 2007, I hoped like everyone else that the barometer would eventually swing back again to point at Rain, but no one knew when, or if, it really would. In the end, the long-term drought did break, and I can date it precisely to Tuesday 3, April 2012, because that was the day my first book was published. Whilst setting up the stacks of hardbacks for the launch in a local fishing store, I got a string of excitable text messages from colleagues travelling east into London from Chiswick and Hammersmith, telling me the rain had hit. Twenty minutes later, the heavens opened over South Kensington, and the first guests hurried in from the street, shaking themselves over the rods, reels and books like wet dogs. Almost everyone in the crowd was either a fly fisher, a river restorationist, or closely attached to one, so they were all grateful enough to enjoy that rare downpour, and I do seem to remember an extra edge of celebration in the atmosphere of the evening. Without that break in the weather, most experts agree that the government and water companies would have faced a torrid summer of 2012, maybe even comparable to the current drought in California, with crops failing, rivers and jobs disappearing, and standpipes in the streets. In the end the authorities managed to duck the obvious discussion about building any more reservoirs, and we mostly fell back into the usual mode of talking about the weather all the time (apparently that’s a common English trait) whilst not actually taking much meaningful notice of it at all. Now, fast forward a couple more years, and I’m writing this at the end of the wettest southern English winter since full records began in 1910. Just before Christmas the high-level jet stream got obstinately jammed across the Atlantic:
sucking up the southern edge of North America’s polar vortex, gathering extra moisture and energy over the sea, and hosing it all into western Europe’s coastline in a torrential sequence of day on / day off storm systems. According to the meteorological station at Oxford University, 146.9 mm of rain fell on that city in January, three times the average, and more than any winter month since the first measurement was taken in 1767. Always slightly damp in winter months – which is why King Alfred hid there from invading Danish armies in the ninth century – 65 square kilometres of the Somerset Levels disappeared under water completely, and stayed there for weeks. The main London-to-Exeter railway line was suddenly severed when 60-foot waves ate a section of sea wall and track bed originally constructed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s engineers in 1846, and thousands of homes in the Thames valley, were flooded when the river rose up and reclaimed its flood plain. Recharged by record swathes of rain, groundwater levels in the aquifers which feed our spring creeks have shot right through their long-term highs. Clear water is bubbling up in ornamental pools and Victorian grottoes all along my local River Wandle’s spring line on the edge of the North Downs, a vast block of chalk which is usually sucked almost dry for public water supply. Even higher up in the hills, the rarelyflowing Caterham Bourne has started flowing down Kenley’s high street again, the course it’s always taken every few winters, before and since its original gravel bed was blacktopped over for permanent human use. A couple of hours’ drive south-west, several friends have been flooded out of their houses by springs suddenly breaking up through the floors. Ironically, we’ve even got used to an ongoing pollution situation on the Wandle, since the spring water flooding into the sewage treatment works can’t be diverted elsewhere, and needs to be let loose down the lower river, contaminated with the contents of half the capital’s toi-
he heads home. Based on a few words uttered by the older man in the rubble, Theo searches for and finds Hobie, an educated appreciator and repairer of fine furnishings. The downstairs workshop smells of sawdust and furniture polish, and is filled with bits of wood and finishes that can turn a damaged Sheraton chair back into a perfect antique treasure. The workshop offers sanctuary in life’s chaos. Theo is taken in by the well-to-do family of a school chum and for awhile, as he deals with his grief, assumes a normal existence. But when his gambler father shows up with a brassy female friend and they all head to Las Vegas, it’s not just the scenery that changes. Toss into the mix Boris, a savvy Ukrainian kid who teaches Theo to curse in Russian; his father, who is involved in international, not-exactlylegal activities; lack of home life structure; and various drugs; and you have the complex drama and life-development story that would make Dickens proud. Donna Tartt’s work has been called
“Dickensian”, and it’s true that the depth, the breadth, the language and the sense of urgency keep us reading. Theo’s story spans decades and colorful personalities, like the thugs pursuing his father for large debts, who weave in and out of it as does the valuable and sought-after painting of the delicate bird. Theo’s decisions and choices aren’t always the most beneficial – whose are? – and he must give up drugs, break an engagement and eventually deal with a large amount of money. But his moral compass is strong and so are the bonds of friendship. Atonement, along with loss and obsession, survival and selfreinvention are all part of the story. The pacing of the novel, the suspense, the constant wonder of “what will happen next?” makes the 771 pages worth the read. The Goldfinch is published by Little, Brown and Company. Donna Tartt lives in Mississippi and this is her third novel.
lets and showers. At what point, you eventually start asking yourself, did just enough of this precious chalk stream water turn into far too much? As luck would have it, I’ve spent the last few weeks writing the final draft of the Wandle’s river catchment management plan. So my desk has been a great
trashing the ecosystem with draglines – or conspiracy theorists who’d rather pin it all on chemtrails, HAARP and the New World Order. Like it or not, human memories have always been desperately short, and what we like to rationalise as a comfortable temperate zone can sometimes throw a
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.
The stormiest conditions were often on the coast. Here a train passes along the seafront at Saltcoats, in North Ayrshire, in the first week of January. lookout point for watching a full-on national argument about flood risk management: an escalating spiral of arguments and counter-blasts, which are probably very familiar to the residents of Lyons and the Redstone area. Farmers with lots of land under water have demanded nothing less than immediate dredging of all the rivers, while a number of conservationists remembered a recent book by the investigative journalist George Monbiot who suggests reforestation (and fencing out sheep) to rewild the bare hills and hold rainfall safely out of low-lying towns for longer. Unfortunately, expert scientific judgements don’t always make great radio sound bites, so you just have to hope the politicians are paying more attention to the real hydromorphologists than landowners blaming the Environment Agency for not deliberately
spectacular tantrum, even without wild cards like climate change and all the other things we still don’t know about our little blue planet. Maybe the best we can hope for is courage to do what the scientists tell us, and find a house on a hill, but still not too far from a trout stream, on the odds that they’ll be right. Theo Pike is a half-American fly-fishing blogger and environmental writer based in London, England. His first book Trout in Dirty Places: 50 rivers to fly-fish for trout and grayling in the UK’s town and city centres was published by Merlin Unwin Books in 2012. His new book on invasive non-native species is due in May 2014. He can be contacted via his websites www.theopike.com, www.urbantrout.net and www.blackrussian.cc.
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Summer shuttle will start up again from Lyons to Boulder By Dawn Weller Redstone Review
PHOTO BY SUSAN SILBERBERG-PEIRCE
LYONS – Attention, all Lyons travelers, visitors and those who find themselves driving to Boulder on summer weekends. Again this year, Via Mobility will operate the weekend shuttle service between Boulder and Lyons. Starting Friday, May 23, the shuttle will be offered Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday, ending Sunday, August 31. Three evening departures will be available on Friday (starting after the last RTD bus). Saturdays and Sundays will offer 12 round trips from
Lyons to Boulder. The complete schedule will be available on the Town website later this month (townoflyons.com) Unlike the grant that provides RTD passes to Town residents through 2014, the weekend summer shuttle is free to everyone, whether boarding in Lyons, Boulder or stops between. No passes are required to ride the weekend shuttle. The shuttle is funded by a grant from the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG); this summer is the final year of the three-year grant. Riders can catch the shuttle in Lyons, Boulder and RTD stops in between. The
Lyons wins “Small Community of the Year Award” for helping small businesses after flood LYONS – The Economic Development Commission of Colorado (EDCC) recently awarded Lyons, the “Small Community of the Year Award” for demonstrating economic development support, planning and investing in long-term development, and initiating special projects and strategies to sustain and grow its business community. This community is made up of almost 100 percent small businesses. The EDCC said in a press release that Lyons received the honor because of its ability “to jumpstart its local economy by seeking support from state and local grant programs to improve its downtown and business environment” and for its “valiant efforts following the September floods to get the town back on its feet.” The town received the award because of the initiatives it put in place before the flood in preparation to help small businesses weather any storm. Little did the town realize that the storm they would have to weather would take the town down to its knees.
Housing Continued from Page 11 staff to advertise for a Request for Qualifications for a master developer. As a prerequisite for the Town of Lyons requesting the $2.4 million for the first round of the CDBG-DR funds, the town needed to have parcels under control. After the grants are distributed, whatever amount Lyons is granted for housing recovery must be spent within two years, PHOTO BY CATHY RIVERS
or it is lost. The board directed the town staff to hire a team of professional consultants to conduct the necessary detailed pre-development analysis of parcels. The trustees voted to select parcels for the analysis that are currently owned by the town, focusing on the current dog park, the parcel south of the dog park and other parts of Bohn Park that are not in the floodplain. The St. Vrain Valley School District-owned parcel where the ball fields are currently located was also listed as a possibility for a swap with other town-owned parcels. Several trustees expressed the need to have all of these parcels included in the analysis from the hired consultant team, in order to find the best options for locations of possible replacement housing with minimal impacts on surrounding neighborhoods, also considering road access. In addition to the second round of
“Two initiatives, Lyons Economic Gardening Group and the Economic Development Commission’s Revolving Loan Fund (both started by Mayor John O’Brien), put roughly $80,000 into the hands of Lyons’ businesses that were hurt the hardest by an 8-week evacuation from town following September’s devastating floods,” said Jacque Watson, Lyons Economic Development and Community Relations manager. Small towns such as Lyons often have limited resources available and must get creative about funding for small businesses as well as repairs to the whole community. Innovative development strategies are a necessity of being small. For Lyons, the Economic Gardening Group and the Revolving Loan Fund, both implemented by O’Brien when he was president of the Lyons Chamber of Commerce and chair of the EDC, nurture the businesses already in town, as opposed to the traditional courting of outside industries with incentives. Lyons Revolving Loan Fund was set up by the town to
CDBG-DR funds that was mentioned, other future potential funding is available through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), where property owners voluntarily agree to sell their flood-damaged properties in the floodplain and floodway at pre-event market value for the purpose of maintaining the property in public ownership as open space or public parks. This is also known as the HMGP or 404 buy-out Program. Applications for round 1 and 2 are due in July and August. The town and property owners will know by December whether Lyons receives any funds. Finally, the Board of Trustees directed the volunteer Housing Recovery Task Force to now focus on a role of public engagement. As the master planner and consultant team that is hired begins analysis, the HRTF can assist those groups and the Lyons Planning and Community Development Commission (PCDC) and other town boards with focus groups and open houses. This process would increase public input and ensure that the views of local neighborhood residents, displaced residents and those who are considering the HMGP (404 buy-out) program are made known to all groups involved in housing decisions. The HRTF decided to meet twice a month, on the first and third Tuesdays. The town hall location and start time of 6 p.m. remain the same. For more information about the HRTF, see http://www.lyonsrecovery.com/housingtask-force.html. Amy Reinholds is a member of the Lyons Housing Recovery Task Force. She and her husband, Caleb Roberts, have lived in Lyons for 11 years and in the surrounding Lyons area since 1995. She is a technical writer for IBM and a former reporter and freelance writer for the Colorado Daily and the Boulder Daily Camera.
summer shuttle follows the Y route, between the Lyons Park and Ride, traversing Foothills Highway and Broadway Avenue in Boulder to the Transit Center at 14th and Walnut Street. In addition, the Via Mobility vehicles, which are smaller than RTD buses, have been modified to carry up to 5 bicycles. Your weekend can now include shuttle options to or from Left Hand Canyon, the Boulder Creek Fest and farther destinations. Invite your friends in the Boulder area and those coming to the festivals to consider using the shuttle this summer to come to Lyons.
provide money to help businesses get back on their feet. That fund was the main driver of the Economic Development Commission’s award. Starting with a $16,500 contribution from the Longmont Community Foundation and $10,000 from Oskar Blues’ CAN’d Aid, “the rest were all individual contributions, ranging from $100 to $10,000,” O’Brien said. The Lyons Economic Gardening Group screened applications, and the loan committee set up its own loan terms: the prime interest rate minus 1 percent, with the length of the loan being up to 10 years, and two years of no-interest payments. Mayor O’Brien said, “We are proud of what we were and where we were heading before the flood. That said, though, without the assistance from the USDA and Boulder County Commissioners Economic grant, I’m not sure if Lyons’ small businesses would have been able to survive the 2013 flood as we did.” The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) is a membership organization dedicated to furthering the state’s economic development success through professional education and legislation. For more information on EDCC, visit our website at www.edcconline.org.
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A&E Continued from Page 9 BOULDER Boulder Arts & Craft Gallery is proud to exhibit new work by Lyons resident Brent Hollingsead through June 30. Hollingstead’s paintings are colorrich portraits. They draw you into a world of texture and a delicious spectrum of light infused landscapes. Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery is artist-owned since 1971, featuring American craft and fine art. The Gallery is located on 1421 Pearl Street. For more information please call 303-443-3683 or visit www.boulderartsandcrafts.com. Boulder’s Upstart Crow Theatre Company presents The Madwoman of Chaillot by Jean Giraudoux May 9 through 25 at Boulder’s Dairy Center for the Arts. Set in Paris, The Madwoman of Chaillot is about income inequality, about the makers and the takers, about business and pleasure, love and life all described in a heightened, gorgeous diction and occasional verse. Though the play was written in
REDSTONE • REVIEW 1943 in occupied Paris. The Dairy Center for the Arts is located on 2590 Walnut Street. For more information, please contact 303-442-1215 or visit www.theupstartcrow.org. Dairy Center for the Arts is hosting an array of extraordinary performances. Highlights for this month include Boulder Ballet School’s end-of-the-year student recital on May 18, 24 and 25. Viva Theater and Boulder Fringe Festival present six short plays in a complete program of thoughtful humor, romance and mystery on May 22, 23, 30 and 31. A special event with guitarist Derek DeMuth features diverse musical styles and disciplines from classical to classic rock; it will take place on May 24. MinTze Wu is a professional violinist and the artistic director of the Sounds of Lyons Music Festival, which will take place in September. She plays with the Boulder Bach Festival Orchestra and is the director of a concert series in Newfoundland. She lives in Taiwan with her husband and two daughters and orchestrates many concerts there.
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removing such predatory slavers from our society. They should find plenty of like-minded company in prison – or, for the spiritually optimistic, the next life, whatever that may be. It also means choosing to be nurturers and respecters of each other and all of our children. Just remember that whatever we do or don’t do with regard to slavery, sexual slavery and abuse of other people is and will continue to change us all slowly over the long run into a species worthy of life in this universe or of being eradicated from it. It really is our choice, and a simple one at that.
and The Kohler Company. Throughout Vermont, Hubner’s acrylic paintings have been award winners and she has exhibited extensively throughout New England. The artist has spearheaded student art trips abroad, launched an AP art program, orchestrated community service and charitable projects and gleaned numerous grant appropriations for her school. ARK, Hubner’s first one-person show in Lyons, displays 20 compositions largely depicting bucolic bliss, either on canvas or in an assemblage style, including one which incorporates a disc discarded by the flood. It is easy to see why she cites Wayne Thiebaud, Joseph Cornell and Andrew Wyeth as artistic influences. Her highly textured pieces, featuring rich impasto brushwork, vary in both size and price. Another newly completed project, a child’s rabbitand aspen-adorned rocker, adds cheer to the town’s new temporary library space on Main Street. Monica McGuckin is the chair’s donor. Not only will there be Hubner’s captivating animals
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 UniversityPueblo. He can be reached at phase15@mac.com.
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Appraisals Continued from Page 1 needed to apply for grants and other funding to keep the process moving forward. Other sites can still be considered. There was discussion about swapping some of the ball fields for other land. The BOT passed a resolution to apply for a grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to hire a project manager to oversee the replacement housing project, and authorized a request for qualifications. The BOT also okayed a contract for reseeding both public and private land along the St. Vrain River corridor. It also approved the application of a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBGDR) to be used for Community Development, Emergency Preparedness, Base Utility Rate Relief, GIS Implementation and Storm Drain Master Plan. The BOT voted for the town’s participation in the FEMA Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Public Assistance Pilot Program for parks, roads, the sewer plant, water features and the Public Works Building. climbing the walls at Town Hall, the Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) also has special surprise unveilings in store. Keep all ears and eyes open, for there may be more memorable and magical things soon revealed for the evening of Thursday, May 22. Plan now to spend the eve of Memorial Day weekend in Lyons. The paintings of Lyons artist Sally King, known for their bear and flower motifs, will be featured at a Denver art gallery, Arts at Denver, in a show entitled “All About Summer.” It opens May 17 and continues through June 14. Show activities include a sidewalk sale on May 24 and a Memorial Day Festival May 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sally and other artists will demonstrate how they work, and will take part in a tent sale. Arts at Denver is located at 1025 South Gaylord Street. The phone is 303-722-0422. C. Chrystal DeCoster is the publicist for the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC) and is a twoyear resident of Lyons. Please contact her at chrystaldecoster @ gmail.com for any inquiries or contributions regarding arts in Lyons .
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