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LYONS – You are joyfully invitBrief title ed to Priscilla’s Party; Her Artbeat LYONS text Goes On–FUNdraiser.

The party begins Friday, Nov. 14, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Wildflower Pavilion, (500 West Main St.) There will be Lyons art/Pottery, tasty bites, drinks for sale. Terrific Lyons Music lineup, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The purpose of this FUNdraiser event and art sale, in addition to celebrating our beloved Priscilla, artist, potter and community arts advocate extraordinaire, is to fully endow the Priscilla Cohan Artistic Pursuits grant, (PCAP) through the Longmont Community Foundation, so grants can begin in 2016. There is no entry is free; donations are welcomed.

2026 Municipal Budget Public Hearing, Monday November 17 at 7 pm

LYONS – Each year, the town’s budget process is one of the most important ways the Board of Trustees sets priorities for our community. The Budget public hearing will be on Monday Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Lyons Town Hall, 432 5th Ave, Lyons.

The Board of Trustees allocates funds for the coming year to make sure we can continue providing the services and resources that make Lyons one of the best places to live in Colorado.

By law, municipal budgets must be balanced—meaning the town cannot spend more than it receives in revenue—and we must also maintain a minimum reserve to ensure financial stability.

Residents were invited to share their input and ideas through a community budget survey. Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate—your feedback plays an important role in shaping Town priorities. The Board of Trustees reviewed this input carefully while preparing the proposed 2026 budget, which will be presented for adoption during a public hearing at the November 17 Board of Trustees meeting. Public comment about the budget is welcome at the public hearing. The Town’s 2026 draft budget is available online at Continue Briefs on Page 9

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Lyons’ story keeps growing! The new mural extension by world-renowned local artist Android Jones now wraps around the north side of Town Hall! The pinball elements in the butterfly showcases just a detail of Android’s dazzling work. CATHY RIVERS

Town Board approves fiduciary role for affordable housing allocation; Lyons gets a Bee City certification

By Susan de Castro Gierach Redstone Review Editor LYONS – Before the turkey is even cooked, Lyons is making preparations for all the Christmas events in town. Soon the Main Street will be filled with brightly colored lights in all the trees along the Main; there will be a Tree Lighting Celebration, Holiday Artisan Market, Parade of Lights and a couple of drone shows.

After the Town administrator’s report to the town board on the upcoming events, the board switched from all the holidays events to approving four ordinances, received a Bee City certification and approved an affordable housing grant agreement with Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA).

The resolution 2025-69 to approve the BCHC grant was a holdover from the 10/20/2025 town board meeting. The revised drafts are still under review with Boulder County. The grant monies come from the Affordable and Attainable Housing Tax fund, which was approved by voters in 2022. The allocation is a total of $900,000: $700,000 for ownership units on Carter Court, and $200,000 for rehabilitating 224 Seward. The Town of Lyons will receive the $900,000 from Boulder County and distribute it to the Boulder County Housing Authority. This is because Lyons does not have a Housing Authority itself. There has been no commitment by the Board to expend Town funds on these projects.

Susana Lopez-Baker, who serves as both the Executive Director of Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) and the Boulder County Housing Director, presented an overview of work occurring under the tax and how the funding structure, distribution, and associated development occur in each recipient community.

Although most of the Lyons Trustees were

in favor of the grant, Trustees Mark Browning and Greg Lowell were not in favor of approving the resolution at this time.

“There has been no formal agreement with BCHA on the Carter Court lots, and no incentive or subsidies from the town discussed. We haven’t even decided on the land transaction, sell it to them or give it to them. Yet we are being asked to accept this large sum of money as if it’s a done deal. This is all just window dressing without a firm plan,” Trustee Lowell said, although the Town is a pass-through for Boulder County Housing Authority in this case.

Trustee Mark Browning had several issues.

Trustee Browning said that working through the building process for new affordable housing would take a lot of staff time. And there was no money allocated for the staff time.

“It didn’t have to be (structured) that way,” he said.

In other news, the first ordinance 1199 that the board took up was passed on second reading, with the board voting unanimously to remove or change some of the language in the Lyons Municipal Code (LMC).

The request was to remove the language that sets a flat rate for the Lyons Fire Protection District, requires non-metered accounts to install water meters, and sets rates for customers without water meters.

Discussions with the Utility and Engineering Board and the Board of Trustees resulted in the recommendation that the Lyons Fire Protection District be charged for its utilities in the same fashion as other quasi-governmental authorities. The fire district boundaries encompass more than the Town of Lyons, and therefore, their expenses should be evenly paid by residents of the entire district, according to the notes in the agenda. The second ordinance 1200 was approved on second reading to buy

and sell 2186 Apple Valley Road (the old, decommissioned water treatment plant near the big Apple Valley Road bridge) to Richard Barth Himmelstein for $350,000.

The board approved the amendment to buy and sell the property by a six to one vote with Trustee Graig Lowell voting against the amendment because the property sold without allowing any public access to the river. Prior to the sale, the property did have some public access either near or under the bridge. There is public access to the river just across the bridge.

The board then approved ordinance 1201, on first reading to amend several sections of the Lyons Municipal Code (LMC), regarding boards and commissions, to align with current practices, scopes of work, and terminology.

This passed unanimously.

Ordinance 1202 was approved by all on first reading to prohibit treatment of gray water or to install a gray water treatment works.

The last ordinance 1203, an ordinance regarding a planned unit development, was continued to a future meeting as the applicant was not yet ready.

The board directed staff to prepare a resolution regarding Lyons becoming an official Bee City. Bee City USA encourages communities to sustain pollinators that are responsible for the reproduction of 90 of flowering plant species: by conserving habitat rich in a variety of native plants and free to nearly free of pesticides. And more than 3,600 species of native bees occur in the United States, and these pollinators, along with introduced honeybees, depend on diverse vegetational species and facilitate many American agricultural products. Bees and other pollinators have recently experienced dramatic population declines due to a combination of habitat loss.

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LYONS Building resilience: Volunteering to restore St. Vrain Creek

By Michael Clausen Redstone Review LYONS – More than a decade after the 2013 Colorado flood, parts of the St. Vrain Valley are still recovering. In October, more than 70 local volunteers joined together to tackle a section of the St. Vrain Creek, which was hit especially hard during the floods, removing nearly 5,000 pounds of debris and restoring an important natural space for our community.

The clean-up effort was led by the Cemex Lyons Cement Plant, Y on Earth Community, an action-oriented educational non-profit, and the Lyons Backer Football Club, a middle school football program. It was a handson, high effort day of removing appliances, vehicle seats, fencing, decking planks, plastic and other materials that had remained buried or scattered since the floods.

This project was as much about flood recovery as it was about environmental stewardship. The St. Vrain Creek is an important resource for the Lyons community and plays a critical role in supporting wildlife, managing flood control, and pro-

viding recreation for residents. Cleaning up and restoring the surrounding area helps safeguard water quality, reduce pollutants and preserve the space for future generations to enjoy.

Aaron William Perry, founder of Y on Earth Community shared, “Projects like this are one of the ways we connect environmen-

tal restoration with community education.

We were glad to be part of an event that gave our volunteers—especially the young ones— an opportunity for hands-on volunteering that helped improve and protect our natural environment.”

The Lyons Backers Football Club has partnered with Cemex on a few community efforts, also played an important role. Coach Rex Heiby added, “Volunteer projects like the St. Vrain Creek clean up teach the value of teamwork off of the field and help our players see firsthand what it means to show up for your community.”

At Cemex, we’re proud to partner with organizations like these, which helps strengthen our efforts to give back to the community More than 70 volunteers came together to remove nearly where we live and work.

The St. Vrain Creek clean5,000 pounds of debris from the St. Vrain Creek, helping up is part of a broader comrestore this vital part of our community. MARILEE STURGIS mitment to building resilient

communities and supporting long-term sustainability in the St. Vrain Valley. For more than 20 years, the Lyons Cement Plant has contributed to projects that enhance local education, protect the environment, and strengthen our community. Thanks to our many volunteers—including many of our own employees—for their time and efforts.

Michael Clausen, Cemex Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Lyons Cement Plant.

“pre-heating” your home during off-peak instead of turning up the thermostat Lyons to move electric rate structure to time-of-use rates erhours as the sun sets and rates are higher.

By Jim Kerr Chair, Utilities & Engineering Board

LYONS – The Board of Trustees (BOT) held a workshop on Monday, October 20, 2025, on time-of-use (TOU) rates for electricity. Later that evening, during their regularly scheduled board meeting, the BOT directed staff to move forward with an implementation plan. Over the next six months, Lyons electric customers will

begin transitioning to TOU rates—a new structure that better reflects the true cost of providing electricity at different times of the day. A redesigned bill format arriving in 2026 will make it easier for customers to see how their energy use lines up with

TOU pricing.

The goal of TOU rates is simple: to encourage customers to shift some energy use away from periods of high demand, when power is most expensive to produce and deliver. This change benefits both households and the broader community by easing strain on the local electric system and encouraging more sustainable energy use.

How it works Under the TOU system, electricity costs vary depending on when it’s used. The day is divided into three pricing periods: Off-Peak (Midnight–4 p.m. and 9 p.m.–Midnight): The lowest rate, around 8 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Mid-Peak (4–5 p.m. and 8–9 p.m.): A moderate rate of roughly 21 cents/kWh. On-Peak (5–8 p.m.): The highest rate at roughly 33 cents/kWh. By comparison, the current flat rate is roughly 13 cents/kWh and is more than a third higher than the new off-peak rate

of 8 cents/kWh. That means customers who can shift usage—running dishwashers, charging EVs, or doing laundry at off-peak times—will reduce their bills while helping the town use energy more efficiently.

Why timing matters Electricity is more expensive during peak hours because demand surges often require utilities to tap into higher-cost energy sources. Half of Lyons’ electricity costs are based on peak usage. And even though Lyons offsets 100% of its electricity with renewable energy, peak power generation can still depend on fossil fuels when solar output drops in the evening.

Everyday impact of switching to TOU For perspective, boiling two cups of water on an electric cooktop will cost about a penny under current rates. During TOU peak hours, that cost roughly doubles to just over two cents. While cooking costs are small, larger energy uses—like heating, cooling, and EV charging—offer more substantial savings potential.

Examples of smart ways to save Heating: During the winter months, those with electric baseboard heat might consid-

Meet Stormy At 5 years old, Stormy is the perfect mix of sweet, loyal, and mellow.

This affectionate girl may take a little time to warm up, but once she does, she’ll greet you with her signature howl and lean in for hugs.

Known as the “Pretty Pretty Princess,” Stormy loves treats, couch snuggles, and soaking up attention from her favorite humans. She’s happiest in a calm home where she can relax, show off her goofy side, and feel safe.

With patience and love, Stormy blossoms into a confident, devoted companion— ready to share endless cuddles and finally enjoy the cozy life she deserves.

To see all our adoptable animals or get more details visit longmonthumane.org. Or stop in at the shelter at 9595 Nelson Road.

Cooling: During the summer months, aim to run air conditioning before the late afternoon peak.

EV charging: Wait a bit after getting home in the evening and plug in overnight when rates are lowest.

Supporting efficiency and the environment TOU rates complement efforts to adopt high-efficiency heat pumps, Energy Star appliances, and electric vehicles—technologies that perform best when paired with mindful energy use.

As a non-profit utility, Lyons Electric and its wholesale supplier, the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, operate with overall community impacts in mind. The new rate structure is designed to be “revenue neutral”, with anticipated savings returned to customers through lower rates. In short, Time-of-Use rates make energy use smarter and more sustainable for individual households and for the Lyons community.

Jim Kerr is a Lyons resident who chairs the Utilities and Engineering Board. He served as a Trustee from 2014 to 2018.

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MAYOR’S CORNER Wildfire Resiliency Code (WRC), Foster community when there is no crisis—create events for fun statewide and Lyons is required by state statute to adopt this code by March 1, 2026, with

By Hollie Rogin, Mayor of Lyons Redstone Review

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LYONS – This past Saturday, I was honored to be a part of the Common Good Forum, along with Mayor Pro Tem Paula

Stone-Williams.

The Common Good Forum is an “annual gathering of activists, artists, thinkers, and dreamers designed to inspire and empower all participants to advance the Common Good.” I joined three other Colorado mayors on a panel to talk about civility in local government: Mayor Aaron Brockett of Boulder, Mayor Katy Brown of Cherry Hills Village, and Mayor Ty Coleman of Alamosa.

At the end of the discussion, the moderator asked each of us how our towns foster community when there’s no crisis at hand.

I had a one-word answer for Lyons: Fun. From the Sandstone Concert Series to the Parade of Lights, I believe the Lyons community knows how to come together to have fun and celebrate joy better than

any other city or town in the state. nize that residents may be struggling due to I’m so proud of that. Regardless of how a tight job market, federal furloughs, and the we may agree or disagree with each other cessation of SNAP. On November 17, the on matters of nationwide or local concern, board will be discussing how we might allewe’re always willing to share blankets at the viate some of the pressure for our residents. park and spots along the parade route with There are limited steps a small town our neighbors. In like Lyons can a world that seems take. However, to be changing we are fortufaster than ever, nate to have our I trust that’s one local nonprofit, thing that never LEAF. If you will. can, please conAs I write this, sider donating the shutdown to help support of the Federal our community government is during this time challenging local of need. municipalities, Our quarterly like Lyons, more Town Hall at the than ever before. library in OctoWe are used to Lyons Halloween parade CATHY RIVERS ber was well-atdoing more with tended. Many less, and town staff are experts at providing thanks to everyone who was able to come. residents with extremely high levels of ser- The subject matter is near and dear to vice regardless of external constraints. everyone in the region: wildfire mitigation.

With the holidays approaching, we recogThe State of Colorado recently adopted a

an effective date of no later than June 31, 2026. The Board of Trustees is weighing what, if any, additional local measures to include in this adoption, including potential retroactive mitigation activities.

We received some terrific feedback and ideas during the conversation at the library, and at our October 24 board meeting. We directed staff to gather more thoughts from the community. So be on the lookout for an online survey regarding this issue very soon. If you’d like to share your thoughts and ideas about that topic, or anything else, feel free to email me at hrogin@townoflyons.com. As always, take care of yourselves and each other, and don’t forget to have some fun.

Hollie Rogin was sworn in as Mayor of Lyons on April 18, 2022. Before that she was elected to serve on the Board of Trustees for the term of 2020 – 2022. In 2015, Hollie created the foundation for what is now the City of Boulder’s Commercial Affordability program on a pro bono basis. While serving as a Trustee, she was the Board liaison to the Economic Vitality Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission.

Lyons Fire Fund shows off the new equipment purchased with local donations

By Johanna Zeh Redstone Review LYONS – With the holidays’ fast approaching, the Lyons Fire Fund wants to report what we’ve done with community donations this year. Here’s a description of the items that your dollars provided for the

LFPD in 2025.

This year’s most notable piece of equipment was a battery-powered telescoping ram used for auto extrication. We turned over $17,495 to the Lyons Fire Protection District to purchase a Holmatro Ram, which complements the tools already in service and was a necessary addition to the department’s extrication abilities.

The Holmatro Ram is a heavy-duty, portable, fully rechargeable, battery-operated industrial tool with an extending rod that powers up to open and create stabilized space inside a crushed vehicle. Weighing about 70 lbs, some of you may have seen LFPD engines recently at Station #2 with crews practicing its use at a Holmatro tools.

Firefighters must pass annual certification tests on extrication methods and operating extraction tools. Extricating people from cars after an accident is an important part of saving lives and crashes on our three major intersecting highways are common.

The time required to extricate and treat entrapped persons is measured in minutes.

One limb saved after a car or truck crash is what your $17,495 in donated money now provides.

The next use of donations came in from the Lyons Community Foundation. A

$3,500 grant in September was designated to purchase two sets of CyanoKits. CyanoKits are approximately $1,800 each.

They are medical supplies that can counteract the effects of smoke inhalation at a

structure fire. They are equally valuable as tools for treating civilians or firefighters. A run of the mill structure fire—burning vinyl, plastics, carpets, as well as wood, metal, and falling drywall—can create hydrogen cyanide

gas. The only way to reverse inhalation of hydrogen cyanide gas is by administering the new IV drug. The drug manufacturer offers a free replacement kit if any first responder needs a CyanoKit treatment.

We’re grateful for the Lyons Community Foundation’s 2025 grant, which provides our fire department ambulances with a safe supply of the best available crash and life-saving medical equipment.

Another $5,000 furnished the training room at LFPD Station #2, where the district is hosting an EMT program for the next several months. It also covered a new HP copier/printer for Station #1 after two older Brother units coincidentally failed simultaneously.

A local private donor gave a little over $5,400 this fall, asking that it be used to purchase replacement fitness training equipment for LFPD crews to use in their mandatory daily training workout sessions. Their old treadmill broke down completely and could not be repaired. Chief Stumpf located a used Colorado gym equipment reseller of high end, commercial grade fitness equipment, and coordinated the $5,400 donation with the Lyons Fire Fund board members and the local donor to ensure the donor’s Continue Fire Fund on Page 14

Lyons HHS offers help for health insurance enrollment, household repairs and more

By Kay Sparks Redstone Review LYONS – Health insurance enrollment event.

Lyons Regional Library and the Housing and Human Services Commission are again partnering to sponsor an opportunity for residents to learn about and enroll in various health insurances during the open enrollment period.

Connect for Health Colorado will have representatives at the library Wednesday, December 3 from 4–7 p.m. No need for appointments, just walk in. For general information: ConnectforHealthCO.com.

Support for seniors—Boulder County Medicare Savings Program.

For low-income Boulder County residents who are eligible for Medicare Part A, the program helps pay for monthly Medicare premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance. Phone:

303-441-1000 Email: Fill out this form: https://bouldercounty.gov/departments/human-services/contact-us/.

Hours: Boulder: Mon/Wed/ Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 3460 N Broadway St; Longmont: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 529 Coffman St. Website: https://bouldercounty.gov/families/medical/ medicare-savings-program/.

Lyons volunteers A program of Lyons Elevating All Fund (LEAF), Lyons Volunteers assists Lyons-area residents with basic home repairs, such as replacing sinks or flooring repairs. Lyons Volunteers services are intended for people

who cannot afford or access similar services elsewhere. To request help, complete the work request form at leaflyons. org/lyons-volunteers. Contact: lyonsvolunteers@leaflyons.org.

For more information go to leaflyons.org/lyons-volunteers.

Cultivate (formerly Boulder County CareConnect) Offers several programs for seniors: Vetsgo connects members of the community with senior veterans 60-plus (and their family who are 60-plus). Our volunteers pick up senior vets and escort them to and from medical appointments, including to VA Continue HHS on Page 14

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OPTIONS The Great Filling Station Holdup

By Monique Sawyer-Lang Redstone Review

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LYONS – The Great Filling Station Holdup isn’t just a Jimmy Buffett song, it’s also what happened one evening 87 years ago

in Lyons.

Thanksgiving Day tends to be a calmer, quieter holiday and is a time for families to gather and reconnect. The Thanksgiving holiday of November 24, 1938 turned out to be anything but a quiet day and brought to an end a crime spree by three men from Denver.

This story, which sounds like it is straight out of a hard-boiled detective novel or a Humphrey Bogart movie, came to light with the recent donation from Dan Bagley. We now have in our collection the mug shots of the three perpetrators and the framed 22-caliber pistol used in the robbery. Bagley is the grandson of Wilbur Hervey, who was the Deputy Town Marshal at the time.

The story is recounted by the family in Denise Berg’s book Piecing a Town Together: Families of Lyons, Colorado. On the evening in question, Wilbur E. Hervey, accompanied by George Blubaugh, owner of the Standard Service Station, approached the filling station at the east edge of town. After stopping their car, they were approached by a man with a pistol pointed at them. He said, “Get out of the car.” Wilbur pulled his firearm and shot the holdup man in the leg; the man ran a short distance before being overtaken and put under arrest. Two other men were also apprehended. They

were jailed and later prosecuted.

The man with the gun was identified as Loren Allen. The two other men, presumably brothers, were identified as Buster Clark and James Clark, Jr.

The .22-caliber pistol used in Lyons’ 1938 Thanksgiving Day holdup—now part of the Lyons Redstone Museum collection—tells a dramatic story from the town’s past.

A handwritten note on the back of Loren Allen’s mugshot states: “Caught in Blubaugh filling station robbery on Thanksgiving Day 7:30 PM 1938 by W.E. Hervey, at that time acting City Marshal for (the) Town of Lyons Colo. Now serving 14 years in (the) Penitentiary for aggravated robbery which was committed in Denver the day before Thanksgiving. This is the guy that had the little 22 pistol.”

It is assumed that once the trial was over that Marshal Hervey was given the 22-caliber pistol and the mugshots as a memento

of his actions that Thanksgiving evening.

The Lyons Historical Society wishes you Hervey presumably is also the one who had a Happy (and less eventful than 1938) the gun mounted and framed. He wrote the Thanksgiving. We would like to remind you typewritten note that accompanies it. to mark your calendars for two important upcoming events. First, is the Holiday Artisan Fair on December 6 and 7 at the Lyons Elementary School Gym, located behind the school on Stickney Ave. The museum will be selling history books, holiday items, and Mrs. LaVern’s Never Fail Fudge made by her son Jerry Johnson. Stop by our booth to say hello and pick up some holiday gifts.

Shortly thereafter, on December 9, 2025 is Colorado Gives Day, Colorado’s annual day of charitable giving. This is the perfect opportunity to donate to the Lyons Historical Society. You can donate through the Colorado Gives website where you’ll find us under the name Lyons Historical Society or you can use the donation link on our website lyonsredstonemuseum.com. The museum relies entirely on donations, grants, and gift shop sales to fund our operations so your support is greatly appreciated. You can also donate by mail to Lyons Historical Society, PO Box 9, Lyons CO. 80540.

The Museum is now closed for the winter.

It is open from May to September and it is located at 340 High St. in Lyons. For information you can call the Lyons Town Hall at 303-823-6622.

If you would like to explore more of Lyons’ history over the winter, visit our website to access the Lyons Historic District Walking Tour, the Lyons Cemetery Tour, and our three online virtual exhibits.

Monique Sawyer Lang is the Collections Manager of the Lyons Redstone Museum. She is also a volunteer with the Lyons Food Pantry and a former member/chair of the Lyons Community Foundation Board. She lives in Spring Gulch.

was very different from the fare we find on our modern-day tables across the Stuffing or dressing—which camp are you in? ment country today. The Wampanoag guests

“Gratitude, help us see what is there instead of what isn’t.” – Annette Bridges

By Annie Muldrew-Pancost Redstone Review LYONS – At your Thanksgiving dinner table, will you and your loved ones be asking, “Please pass the stuffing?” Or will you all be saying, “Could I have seconds on dressing?”

There has been widespread debate about the words stuffing and dressing. To set the record straight, the website thepioneerwoman.com explains the difference in an article from 7/22/2024: “To understand the difference between the two,

all you have to do is look at the cooking method.

Stuffing is stuffed (literally) inside the cavity of the turkey, while dressing is roasted in a separate casserole dish.”

But did you know that the original Thanksgiving menu didn’t include dressing or stuffing?

The historical 1621 tale of that revered holiday has been fictionalized over the years, but many researchers have weeded through information to find the truth as far as the food that was served.

We know that at least 90 Wampanoag, a coastal tribe whose name meant The Peo-

ple of the First Light, joined 52 English people to mark their first successful harvest in a new land.

The menu from that very first Thanksgiving at the Plymouth, Massachusetts, settle-

shared oysters, clams, smoked cod, and bass as well as five recently-killed deer for venison meat.

They also shared flint, a native variety of corn harvested by the Native Americans; this was eaten possibly as cornbread at the feast, as well as porridge with fruits. The Pilgrims probably caught fish out of nearby Atlantic Ocean—mussels and most likely lobsters—and they smoked freshly-trapped eels. In preparation for the three-day first-ever Thanksgiving feast, Governor William Bradford dispatched a fowling party to hunt down wild turkeys. In addition, they most likely served recently harvested corn, onions, beans, lettuce, spinach, cabbage, Continue Stuffing on Page 14

Lyons shines in hosting the Colorado Main Street Managers Summit Kim Mitchell Redstone Review LYONS – Main Street managers from across 26 small-town Colorado communities gathered in Lyons in early October for the Colorado Main Street Managers Summit—and left inspired by the town’s creative energy, community spirit, and small-town charm.

The Colorado Main Street Program helps communities strengthen and diversify their local economies by promoting vibrant downtowns—places where people want to live, work, shop, play, and invest—through community engagement, collaboration, and strategic investment in existing assets.

Hosted by the Town of Lyons Main Street Program and the Colorado Department

of Local Affairs (DOLA) Main Street Program, the two-day event brought together local leaders from nearly 30 communities to share strategies, celebrate successes, and collaborate on ways to strengthen downtown districts across the state. The managers stayed in our various lodging locations, from A-Lodge downtown and Wee Casa, along the St. Vrain, and up to Stone Mountain Lodge and Riverside Cabins just west of town.

From the moment attendees arrived, Lyons’ unique character was on full display.

The summit kicked off with a welcome by Mayor Hollie Rogin and an inspirational talk about fostering local champions from Ty Coleman, Mayor of Alamosa, Colorado.

Sessions focused on topics such as creative placemaking, small business support, pub-

lic art, historic preservation, and building strong partnerships—recognizing that every Main Street community in Colorado lies along a CDOT roadway and faces similar challenges. A highlight was the robust discussion among Main Street managers who shared how their local events and creative identities have helped shape their downtown success.

Participants also enjoyed an evening out at the original Oskar Blues, to continue conversations and explore new ways to help their local communities shine. “Lyons is such a special place,” said Gillian Laycock, the Main Street Manager of Hugo, Colorado. “You can feel the community’s pride and imagination in everything from the murals and the lights along Main Street,

Main Street managers from over 20 Colorado communities gathered in Lyons for the Colorado Main Street Managers Summit, sharing ideas, celebrating successes, and exploring ways to strengthen downtowns across the state.Colorado Continue Main Street on Page 14

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CONTRAST revealed “strong interests in nature.” Three-quarters said they got more or most enjoyment from their interest in Why can’t we handle the reality of hunting? icans nature compared with their other interests. Yet 55 percent

By Greg Lowell Redstone Review

LYONS – Photos like this used to be a staple of local newspapers every hunting season. The proud hunter with his big buck was admired by the community and congratulated by those who knew him.

Lowell The photos were a seasonal regular, like Santa on the parade float or fireworks on July Fourth. (The photo here is from a 1968 Lyons Recorder issue.)

But sometime in the 1980s these photos disappeared.

While some rural papers still display such photos and the photos appear on social media sites where like-minded posters show off their elk or deer, today it seems most people would prefer to be spared the sight of dead animals and celebrations of nimrod success.

Reflecting this public sentiment, the editor of this paper, Susan DeCastro Gierach, said many years ago she had published a photo of two hunters and their big bull elk and received several emails of criticism and disapproval over it.

So, what happened? When did we become so sensitive that many of us didn’t want to be exposed to reality of our neighbors acquiring their hamburgers in a more forthright manner?

Bambi comes to suburbia This adverse response to hunting and its natural byproduct was the result of sensitivities that arose when suburbia exploded into the countryside beginning in the 1950s. People who previously only saw wildlife in zoos or on television now had deer and assorted other critters in their backyards and began to regard those animals as cute members of their family. (Of course, no one then ever thought if the animals minded humans in their backyard.)

Who could ever shoot one of these adorable animals? And these new country residents were apt to be offended when they saw a deer strung up in their neighbor’s garage or a hunter honored in the newspaper. Reinforcing this skewed view of nature was the 1942 release of Disney’s “Bambi,” where the animals all talked and hunters were evil for shooting Bambi’s mom. My older sister was appalled when she visited my grandparents in Maine a few days after seeing the film to find her favorite grandfather hanging a doe in the back shed. She didn’t speak to him for a long time.

That highly inaccurate movie aside, the American public’s support for legal hunting has not changed appreciably in 30 years; polls from 1992 to 2022 consistently show that 76 percent of surveyed Americans either “strongly” or “moderately” approve of hunting. So why then does a public display of the results of hunting engender negative feelings?

We love nature, but not dead animals The dearth of happy hunter photos is a symptom of a larger disconnect with the harsh reality of nature. According to a survey of 5500 Americans on their relationship to nature authored by Yale professor Stephen Kellert, Amer-

said they spent less than five hours a week outside – which may be the crux of the issue.

If you spend only five hours a week outdoors you may purport to be a big fan of nature but you’re likely not going to be exposed to its unpleasantries. You may delight in seeing a spotted fawn but never see its violent death at the claws of a bear or mountain lion.

So it follows that confronting a dead deer or elk in person or in the morning paper alarms people. They’re not emotionally prepared for the reality of nature “red in tooth and claw,” as Tennyson wrote.

Reality vs. cellophane Americans love their barbeque, but most would never care to visit a slaughterhouse. They would prefer to just have their meat cellophane-wrapped in the King Soopers display case and ignore the brown-eyed cow who died to provide the prime cuts.

Our ignorance about where our meat comes from is not entirely our fault. Industrialized farms and the outlets for their butchered animals have inured us against the bloody business of our food. But hunters know.

Any hunter who has watched the light fade from the eyes of an animal they have just killed is affected. It’s not an easy thing to witness, nor should it be. But the emotion is tempered with the knowledge that even when all things go right, that buck was only going to live, at best, six years and meet his end through winter starvation, mountain lion or the front bumper of an F150.

It’s hard for some people to understand that hunters care deeply about wildlife. Hunters worry about habitat loss, winter kill and now Chronic Wasting Disease. Some will say that hunters are only concerned because they’re losing their quarry, but that’s a handy excuse for non-hunters who fail to realize the connection that hunters have with nature.

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4 p.m.–9 p.m.., Fridays 3 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from noon-close, but they anticipate Lyons Locale Restaurant revives Lyons Front Porch concept Thursdays expanding the hours as more people discover what they

have to offer.

Everything on the regular menu comes in at under $20, except the charcuterie board, which is $26, and is perfect for sharing. The menu ranges from five-dollar bites such as LYONS – Lyons locals Lisa Kaufman-Wickfresh buttered popcorn, mixed olives, and a sliced baguette er and spouse Ryan Wicker bought The spread with chevre and tapenade, through soups and salStone Cup building from Sam and Mindy ads, to quiches, paninis, and cheese, to American, MediterTallent, and now they have opened their ranean and artisanal and curated meat and cheese shareable own restaurant and community gathering Jane boards. space in the building.

Lisa Kaufman-Wicker said, “We Their restaurant, Lyons Locale is directly wanted a cross between a place behind Moxie Bread Co. on the northwestern corner of High offering to-go for Your ColoraStreet (also known as the old Post do Adventure and a community Office building). Their mission is to gathering place where locals can create “a comfortable and elevated come hang out and play games and community gathering space.” cards.” She pointed out a nice selecTheir mission for their restaurant, tion of games behind the bar and with its wine and cocktail bar, is to said she hoped that people would be Lyons’ living room and commuuse the fire pit as a place to hang nity gathering spot. The space has out, and mentioned a hope that a clean and inviting new look, with book clubs, knitting groups, and ten tables, seating up to four people other groups would soon be using each and a bar with comfortable seating. In front of the windows, Co-owner Ryan Wicker brings warmth, creativity, and the space for their gatherings.

Lyons Locale is going to start servinviting anyone looking in to open Manager and mixologist Amanda Engelhorn shares a local touch to Lyons Locale, the town’s new “living ing Christmas High Teas from 2 the door, are two leather couches a toast with Marily and Chad Melis at the Lyons room. p.m.–4 p.m on the weekends startfacing each other with a coffee table Locale bar. ing December 13, and there will be “main” was turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy, and small Christmas market in the parking lot on Fifth Ave the same weekend as the traditional Lyons Holiday Bazaar, as a the third was apple pie.

Each course was served with a wine chosen by a somme- way of supporting and expanding the holiday feel in Lyons.

Look for more events coming, like Cocktails and Crafts. lier. The reasons for the wine pairings were shared on the menu, and all wines were for sale for diners to take home to They welcome ideas for events to expand the local front have at your family Thanksgiving dinner; they have a to-go porch feel. Their intention is to be a part of all of the comlicense for wine and beer as well as what they serve inside. munity events and celebrations in Lyons, and for all resiThey are planning on having a similar wine-pairing evening dents and visitors alike to feel that they are included and welcome to sit and stay for a while, or to take something for Christmas dinner, and another for dry January.

Chef Andy Wicker has worked in all aspects of restau- to-go, or to have on their Colorado adventure. rants over the years. Front of house Lisa Kaufman-Wicker Janaki Jane writes on issues of society and mental health. She is has worked in Colorado politics for years and has a natural way of making everyone feel they are her new best friend, co-director of BolderMind Talks and Tabletops: removing the and manager Amanda Engelhorn knows what needs to be barriers that keep too many from getting help, with funding from Boulder County ARPA. She lives with her husband off the grid in done to make everything run smoothly.

Currently the restaurant is open expanded weekends: the foothills with the moose, foxes, and birds for company.

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in between.

There are also plenty of tables outside on the Fifth Ave side that match the tables inside, and a fire-pit where the chairs have snuggly sheepskins on them expanding the invitation to sit and just hang out with friends, a drink, and a snack.

The night I was there, they were having a Thanksgiving Pairing, with 3 courses of traditional Thanksgiving foods, each paired with a wine which was for sale to take home.

The first course was a sharp cheddar and pecan cheese ball and a kale salad, the

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LOOKING UP through the holidays: Baby Storytime on Tuesdays and All-Ages Storytime on Gratitude, giving, and good company at the library lively Wednesdays, both at 10:30 a.m., remain

By Kara Bauman Redstone Review

LYONS – As the days grow shorter and a chill settles over the town, the Lyons Community Library is wrapping up Bauman the year with a full slate of connection, learning, and community spirit. Even though Main Street’s twinkle lights shine year-round, there’s something about this season that makes them seem a little warmer and brighter, much like the people who visit our library.

Our 2026 budget hearing will take place at the Library Board’s regular meeting, rescheduled to Tuesday, November 18 at 6 p.m. It’s one of the most important meetings of the year, where we review how the library allocates resources to serve the community in the months ahead. Hard copies of the proposed budget are available at the library, and a digital version can be found on our website.

As we head into Thanksgiving, please note that the library will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28 so staff can rest, recharge, and enjoy time

with friends and family before diving into a bustling December.

The season of giving continues with our final blood drive of the year, co-hosted with the Town of Lyons, on Thursday, December 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donating blood is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to make a difference, and this last drive of 2025 is a meaningful way to close the year in service to others. Register to donate by visiting vitalant.org and entering location code A069.

In that same spirit of giving, we are proud to again serve as a pickup location for the LEAF Giving Tree. Each ornament from the tree represents a gift wish from a local neighbor in need. Stop by the library to choose an ornament, fulfill the wish, and help brighten someone’s holiday season.

Navigating health coverage can be confusing, so we’re teaming up with the Lyons Housing and Human Services Commission and Connect for Health Colorado for an Open Enrollment Help Session on Tuesday, December 3 from 4 p.m.–7 p.m.”

Certified experts will be available to answer questions and offer one-on-one guidance to help you make confident, informed deci-

sions about your coverage for the year ahead.

We’re also hosting the AARP Smart Driver Course, led by certified instructor Robyn Sloan, on December 4 at 9 a.m. This classroom-based, Colorado DMV-certified program helps drivers age 50 and older refresh their knowledge of today’s road rules and defensive driving techniques with no behind-the-wheel practice required.

The four-hour class includes a short lunch break and costs $20 for AARP members or $25 for non-members, payable to the instructor by cash or check. Some insurance providers offer discounts for completing the course, so it’s worth checking. If cost is a concern, please reach out to us; we have funds to help cover the fee.

Our Pints and Pages Book Club gather at MainStage Brewing on Tuesday, December 10 at 6 p.m. to discuss Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam, a haunting, conversation-starting novel that examines trust, technology, and the fragile fabric of normal life. This group draws a lively mix of longtime regulars and new readers, and the blend of thoughtful discussion and MainStage hospitality never disappoints.

Our regular programs keep the library

favorite moments for families. The Ukulele Group meets November 19 at 6:30 p.m., the Writing Circle gathers November 20 at 6 p.m., and Word Wednesday returns December 3. And, of course, Library staff will be joining the fun of the Lyons Parade of Lights on December 6, lighting up the night with sparkle, joy, and a little extra library cheer.

Your Lyons Communit y Library opens at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Closing times are 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. on Friday, and 2 p.m. on Saturday. Our catalog is always available at lyons.colibraries.org, and digital downloads are open 24/7 through the Libby, CloudLibrary, and Kanopy apps. Call us at 303-8235165 or email info@lyonsregionallibrary. com with any questions. For more events, details, and registration information, please visit our website’s calendar.

Kara Bauman is the Director of the Lyons Community Library and holds an MLIS from the University of Kentucky. She’s an avid fly angler, enjoys craft beer, and travels extensively to see her favorite band, Widespread Panic.

often work together. Breast ultrasound is a useful addon test to take a closer look at something seen on a mamBreast Cancer Awareness: Your guide to breast health tests mogram and for women with very dense breasts, where

By Megan Foreman Redstone Review

LYONS – Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October is a perfect time to check in on your breast health. As a women’s health specialist, my goal is to make breast health feel less scary, overwhelming, Foreman and more manageable for women in our community. Breast health is something you can take charge of, one step at a time.

Step 1: Get to know your own breasts Most expert groups no longer recommend formal monthly self-breast exams, but they do encourage breast self-awareness. This simply means knowing what’s normal for you so you can spot changes early.

Contact your health care provider if you notice: a new breast lump or area of firmness; changes in size or shape of one breast; skin dimpling; or puckering; nipple turning in; crusting, or new discharge—especially if bloody; redness, warmth, or a new area of pain that doesn’t go away. Most breast changes are not cancer, but they should always be evaluated by a medical provider.

Step 2: Ask for a Breast Cancer Risk Assessment It is recommended that all women have a breast cancer risk assessment by their mid-20s to early 30s, and again later as life circumstances change. Breast cancer risk assessments determine your five year and lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. Your risk category determination will classify your risk as average, moderate or high and will be used to determine your screening recommendations.

Step 3: Understand screening—Mammogram, Ultra-

sound and MRI Mammography is still the main screening test for breast cancer. Modern digital and 3D mammograms can detect cancers years before they’re large enough to feel.

Several expert groups publish slightly different guidelines,

which can be confusing, but they agree on one key point: screening saves lives. As a general rule of thumb, plan to start mammograms at age 40 and talk with your provider about how often they’re right for you. After age 75, some women still benefit from screening if they’re in good health and would choose treatment if cancer were found. Decisions after 75 should be individualized.

Ultrasound does not replace mammograms, but the two

mammograms are harder to read. They are also sometimes used as extra screening in women at higher risk.

You can ask your provider to include an order for ultrasound, and biopsy if indicated, along with your screening mammogram. Ordering in this way allows the radiologist to do the ultrasound and/or biopsy the same day, if needed, which can greatly reduce the stress of waiting and returning for these tests.

Breast MRI is the most sensitive breast imaging test available. It is used primarily for women at high risk of breast cancer, such as those who: carry a BRCA1/BRCA2 or similar gene mutation, have a very strong family history of breast cancer, had chest radiation at a young age, have a significantly elevated lifetime breast cancer risk on a risk calculator. For these women, an annual mammogram and a breast MRI or alternated mammogram and MRI every 6 months, is recommended.

What about “bioidentical” hormones and breast cancer?

Many midlife women are hearing about Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and wondering about safety and breast cancer risk. Bioidentical hormones are hormones that are chemically identical to the hormones your body makes and consist of estradiol and progesterone.

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INSIGHT Lyons Elementary students learn conservation through fishing

By Michael Clausen Redstone Review LYONS – For the third year, the Cemex Lyons Cement plant hosted the St. Vrain Anglers chapter of Trout Unlimited and Lyons Elementary School for an annual fishing derby, teaching students about local ecosystems and conservation, while learning to fish. The visit was part of the St. Vrain Anglers chapter’s Trout in the Classroom program, which has been active at Lyons Elementary for five years.

Fifth-grade students spent the afternoon at Cemex’s 4.6-acre fishing pond, rotating through stations focused on fly fishing, ecology and outdoor stewardship. The visit wrapped up the month-long Trout in the Classroom program, giving students a fun, hands-on way to learn about local ecosystems. The fifth graders ended the day with friendly volleyball and soccer games.

“Programs like this give our students an unforgettable and fun way to connect

classroom lessons to the real world,” said Zach Martinez, Physical Education teacher at Lyons Elementary. “They learn how to fish, while also understanding why it’s

Learning to fish and care for local waters.

MICHAEL CLAUSEN

important to protect our local ecosystems and bodies of water.”

Lyons Elementary is a leader in environ-

mental education and activities, incorporating projects with Trout Unlimited into its student curriculum as a way to prepare students for middle school science classes.

Lyons Elementary raises about 500 rainbow trout each year with Trout Unlimited through its in-school tank program, where students care for hatchlings from egg delivery in the fall until their release into the St. Vrain Creek each spring. The hands-on program engages the entire school and is led by the same fifth graders, who monitor water quality, study stream habitats and connect science, art and other subjects to local ecology and conservation.

The St. Vrain Anglers chapter of Trout Unlimited is a non-profit organization committed to the conservation, protection and restoration of cold-water fisheries and their watersheds in the St. Vrain Valley region. Since 1975, the chapter has worked closely with local communities, schools, volunteers and stakeholders to promote sustainable fishing practices, restore vital

Take a walk around town to find new art in Lyons

By Kristen Bruckner Redstone Review

munity engaged activity in the mural world, planned for the recently completed St. Vrain Trail extension in 2026.

Why is art important and why does it matter? Not only LYONS – Exciting times for the arts in does art offer a feeling of belonging, of orientation, and of Lyons. At a time when the world may some- wayfinding, but it also offers significant economic impact. times seem dark and heavy, the creative art- The Town of Lyons has always placed value on supportists in Lyons and across the state continue ing our artistic community full of musicians, poets, actors, to inspire brightness and imagination to painters and sculptors.

Bruckner bring an elevated quality of life along with We find ways to allocate small amounts of our public a sense of pride and belonging in our community. budget, but also work hard to make things happen with The eagerly anticipated Android Jones mural (phase 2) has a multiplier effect via effective fundraising, grant writing, been installed on the north side of Town Hall. It includes and partnerships that allow our small town to do great, animals voted on by local kids woven into the creative mind creative things. The Android Jones mural, for example, of world-renowned artist and Lyons native Android Jones. was approximately 75 percent grant funded through awards The tapestry he created includes iconic Lyons animals from Cemex, private fundraising outreach, and merchanincluding a rattlesnake, a bear, a hummingbird, and a swal- dise proceeds sold at Western Stars Gallery. lowtail butterfly, which also incorporates uniquely Lyons Other programs facilitated by an extremely ambitious elements of guitar picks, river tubes, fly-fishing rods, and Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC) includes pinball, as an overall tribute to many things Lyons. our signature heARTS of LYONS, an outdoor sculpture loan program. In 2025, the heARTS program brought in 10 new sculptures, supported through grants from the Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) and private donors, such as the legacy gift “Shey,” the majestic new Lion permanently installed in Bohn Park. The commission has also recently awarded an LCF grant-funded second utility box commission to a local teen, Natalie Hutt, who will adorn the utility outlets in front of the Lyons Fire Department.

The LAHC has also been facilitating requests to have private sponsorship of utility boxes on residential property. All Spot the bear, butterfly, and hummingbird! The stunning new extension of the the town requires is pre-authorization of Android Jones mural brings color, creativity, and Lyons pride to the north side of designs. More information on this community inspired project can be found at: Town Hall. www.townoflyons.cpm/neighborhhod.

Give yourself some time to go and check it out and play The Quarterly Town Hall & Library Art Shows are anoth“I Spy” to find all that it includes. The addition of the er example of showcasing our extraordinary local talent. wrap-around side to the original Town Hall Mural forms Sharon Denton, a local artist recently opened her show a corner of town that is dramatic and vibrant for all who “Earth and Ritual,” a magnificent collection of Enso painttravel on Highway 7, eastbound on US-36, or make their ings and Shino glazed pottery, to wide acclaim and brisk way through town. It is quite an improvement to the old sales. The coordinating Town Hall Show, open to artists cinderblock appearance of our local municipal offices. of any experience level, features contributions from an Roughly one block north, another mural is going up on a 11-year-old, an octogenarian, and the Lyons senior recreprivate building known as the “Broadway Annex,” the long ation program’s watercolor class. Both shows will remain grey building along the west end of Broadway. The mural on exhibit until January 7. is 100 percent paid for by private fundraising from the In statewide news, thanks to the persistent efforts of Boulder County Arts Alliance and Cemex. A locally based, many in our arts community, and spearheaded by Chrystal accomplished artist, Brent Hollingsead is painting an inter- DeCoster and Betsy Burton, Lyons was officially awarded pretation of our native ancestral roots as a modern-day the status of a certified Creative District. After a long camhomage and acknowledgement of Lyons past and present paign beginning more than five years ago, the Lyons Creative in his impressionistic, ethereal style. Look for another com- District has officially been awarded its certification as one

aquatic habitats and engage in educational outreach programs like this one with Lyons Elementary.

The organization’s Trout in the Classroom program is a nationwide, hands-on initiative where students raise trout from eggs to fingerlings, learning about ecosystems, water quality and local watersheds along the way. The program helps teachers connect classroom lessons to real-world science. To learn more, visit www.svatu.org.

“The fishing derby helps us build the next generation of anglers who care about healthy rivers and habitats,” said Tyler Scott, president of the St. Vrain Anglers chapter of Trout Unlimited. “Hands-on programs like this bring to life how science, stewardship and recreation all come together.”

Cemex regularly partners with area schools to support hands-on learning and help young people better understand and connect to the environment. This collaboration reflects the plant’s ongoing commitment to fostering resilience in the natural environment.

By Michael Clausen, Cemex Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Lyons Cement Plant

of Colorado’s seven new Creative Districts across the state.

Along with the official designation which adds value to Lyons as a tourist destination, the benefits of the program include financial support, access to resources, learning among districts, marketing support, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) highway signs, and leadership training. The Creative District’s establishment as its own 501-C3 also allows the entity to be eligible for other public funding opportunities.

Lyons residents at Sharon Denton’s show “Earth and Ritual”. From lwft to right: Kristen Bruckner, Bill Myers, Hannah Kroll, Sharon Denton, Chrystal DeCoster, and Tracey Holderman.

Coloradans love the arts. Our state ranks above the national average in creating art, attending live performances, and overall arts participation, making Colorado one of the most artistically active in the nation. The economic power of arts and culture is also evident, generating $19.7 billion in economic impact, or 3.7 percent of Colorado’s economy, and over 121,000 jobs. Recent data shows that impact is growing, with employment in the arts and culture industry increasing 3.6 percent in Colorado since 2022, compared to a 0.3 percent increase nationwide.

The certification of the Lyons Creative District represents a powerful affirmation of the town’s long-standing creative spirit. For decades, Lyons has been a haven for artists, musicians, makers, and dreamers who draw inspiration from its natural beauty and tight-knit community.

This new designation strengthens that legacy, positioning Lyons as a vital contributor to Colorado’s thriving creative economy while ensuring continued support for local artists and cultural initiatives. As the district grows, it will serve as both a reflection of Lyons’ deep artistic roots and a catalyst for future collaboration, innovation, and expression—celebrating the town’s enduring identity as a place where art and community flourish together.

Kristen Bruckner is the Arts and Culture Coordinator for the Town of Lyons. She and her husband Dan have lived in town for more than 20 years, raising three children and enjoying all that Lyons community has to offer.

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VIEWPOINT A spicy success: Lyons Garden Club Chili Cook-Off brings on the heat

By Teresa B. Pennington Redstone Review LYONS – The aroma of simmering spices filled the air as the Lyons Garden Club hosted its annual Chili Cook-Off at MainStage Brewing—and the community turned out in force to celebrate. With nearly 30 chilis to taste, the event was a flavorful showcase of local talent and town spirit.

The Chili Cook-Off made over $1,100.

Participants entered their best chili recipes to compete for top honors, while attendees enjoyed the chance to savor a wide variety of bowls and samples—selling out in record time. The 2025 chili champions for the best chili in three categories are: Red Chili: Kathy Glover, Green Chili: Amy Neener, and Vegetarian Chili: Gina Hardin.

Every entry brought its own unique flavor, making the competition both delicious

Estate for providing additional power to keep things cooking. Local artist Sally King also contributed her talents, donating original artworks for a silent auction that helped boost the event’s fundraising totals.

Proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off support the Lyons Garden Club’s mission to beautify the town “one flower at a time.” Funds raised help maintain public gardens and launch new beautification projects that keep Lyons Lyons Garden Club poses in hand-decorated aprons blooming year-round.

To relive the day and see and close-fought. more of the fun, visit the The Garden Club extended heartfelt online photo gallery at lyonsgardenclub. thanks to MainStage Brewing for host- com/chili-cook-off#gallery. ing the event and to Brian McCann Real

Robin Cowdery, Sara Erickson, and Sharon Lynn enjoying a beautiful Colorado day at the Lyons Garden Club’s Annual Chili-Cook-Off.

Get ready to celebrate the Seicento Baroque to perform season with Scrooge the Musical Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor

By Patty McNichol Redstone Review

LYONS – This weekend Seicento Baroque will perform Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor with a full orchestra of period instruments—fresh, vivid, and just as Mozart’s audience would have heard it.

This special performance will use classical period instruments to interpret Mozart’s masterpiece in its intended late 18th century style. With historic brass, winds, and percussion paired with singers trained in historically informed performance, this presentation will sound fresh, immediate, and revelatory.

The concert will also feature performances of rarely heard choral works by Johann Hiller performed by Seicento Sirene, our professional vocal consort.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 14 at Heart of Longmont Church in Longmont, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 15 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Denver, and Sunday, November 16 at 3 p.m. at

Mountain View United Methodist Church in Boulder. A live stream option is also available for the November 16 concert.

For tickets and information visit seicentobaroque.org/ticketing. Their website is seicentobaroque.org.

Lyons is officially designated a Colorado Creative District

Lyons Creates.

The value of creative designation Creative District status brings financial support, statewide collaboration, marketing resources, CDOT signage, and leadership development opportunities. CCI notes that the creative industries contribute $19.7 billion annually to Colorado’s economy and support over 121,000 jobs.

“Lyons has always been an oasis of creativity,” said DeCoster. “This designation honors our past, celebrates our present, and sets us on a strong path for the future.

It recognizes our makers, musicians, dreamers, builders, and all who help shape Lyons’ vibrant and authentic cultural life that

LYONS – The magic of the season is about to light up Lyons once more as Lyons Community Theater presents its annual holiday program, December 12–14 at the Planet Bluegrass Wildflower Pavilion.

This year’s production, Scrooge the Musical, promises an evening of laughter, heart, and holiday cheer for audiences of all ages.

Based on Charles Dickens’ timeless tale A Christmas Carol, this lively musical adaptation brings to life the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge as he rediscovers compassion and joy through visits from the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and yet to come. Featuring colorful characters, heartfelt performances, and festive ensemble numbers, Scrooge the Musical captures

By Chrystal DeCoster and the members of the Colorado Creative District Redstone Review

the very essence of redemption and the warmth of the holiday season.

The show’s cast includes performers of all ages from the local community, making this production a true celebration of Lyons’ creative spirit. “We love how this show brings generations together—both on stage and in the audience,” said one of the members of the Lyons Community Theater board. “It’s a joyful reminder of what the season is really about.”

Adding to the festivities, the holiday program will also feature a special performance by young Lyons soloist Rumi Hollingsead, the Lyons Elementary Shooting Stars, and caroling led by members of the local choral group, A Big Beautiful Noise.

Performances will take place Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 13 at 7 p.m., Sunday, December 14 at 2 p.m.

Doors open 45 minutes before showtime to allow attendees to choose their seats, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and join in the pre-show caroling.

Tickets are available now at lyonscommunitytheater.org.

Patty McNichol is the chair of the Lyons Community Theater Board of Directors

communities to receive the prestigious Colorado Creative District certification.

The designation recognizes communities that strengthen local economies through the LYONS – Lyons has long been known as a arts. “By certifying communities that boost small town with an outsized creative spir- jobs, incomes, and investments through it—and now it’s official. On October 22, arts and culture, the Colorado Creative 2025, Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Districts program strengthens local econoCreative Industries (CCI), a division of mies and community identities,” Governor the Colorado Office of Economic Devel- Polis stated in the announcement. opment and International Trade (OEDIT), Lyons joins Estes Park, Evergreen, Ignaannounced that Lyons is one of seven new cio, North Boulder (NoBo), Silverthorne, and Silverton in the newest cohort. With these additions, Colorado now has 37 certified creative districts.

A long-time vision and community effort This achievement reflects roughly a decade-long vision and the dedication of many local cultural leaders. An early champion included Craig Ferguson (Planet Bluegrass) after learning about Telluride’s success in this capacity.

Additional recognition Colorado Creative Industries recently conducted a site-visit goes to the many community to Lyons. Here are Kristen Bruckner (Lyons’ Community members who have contribRelations’ Programs Arts and Cultural Services Coordina- uted to the effort over time, tor), Christine Costello (Deputy Director of CCI), Katy including Betsy Burton, Ziegler (CCI’s Grants & Accessibility Manager), Chrystal Lauren Click, Grace Barrett, DeCoster (Lyons Creative District President) and Claudia Android Jones, Erin DonPaterno (LAHC Chair), just before leaving on a golf cart nelly, Liz Erley, Anita Millarts tour around town. er, Esther Cohen, Brianna

Hoyt, Jasmine Lok, Kim Mitchell, Kristen Bruckner, and others.

The final application process this spring was led by Jocelyn Farrell, Elysa Polovin, and Lyons Creative District (LCD) President Chrystal DeCoster. Consultant Jamie Giellis supported organizational development from 2021–2023, funded by the Town of Lyons and private donors, during the group’s early years under the name

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Colorado Creative Industries’ Christine Costello (Deputy Director) and Katy Ziegler (Grants & Accessibility Manager) on a stop during their recent site-visit to Lyons at The Clarifier Community Mosaic, a designated International Peace Site with the World Citizen Peace organization.

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SHOWCASE Lyons gears up for festive weekend of lights, local artisans and community

By Kim Mitchell Redstone Review LYONS – Get ready, Lyons. The town’s beloved annual holiday celebration is just around the corner, and this year promises to be extra special with new features alongside the original fan favorites. Mark your calendars for December 5 through December 7 for the 2025 Tree Lighting Celebration, Holiday Artisan Market, and Parade of Lights.

The festivities kick off on Friday, December 5 at 5 p.m. in Sandstone Park with the third annual Tree Lighting Celebration.

This year’s event will include caroling by both the Lyons Elementary and Lyons Middle/Senior School choirs, followed by a dazzling drone show. Yes, this year, Lyons will feature two drone shows to light up the night sky. The first show will follow the Tree Lighting Celebration, which takes place in Sandstone Park on Friday, December 5, and the second drone show will take place on Saturday, December 6 after the Parade of Lights.

For those looking to do some personalized holiday shopping, the Holiday Artisan Market returns to Lyons Elementary School on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday,

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DRBOP community discussion/meeting

LYONS – The town is planning a DRBOP (Deed Restricted Buy out Properties) Community Discussion on Tuesday, November 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lyons Regional Library. The purpose of this first meeting is to connect residents with the local non-profits that hold leases for the community lots—including the Community Orchard near 4th and Prospect and the Food Forest near 5th Ave and Evans St. Some of the community organizations are interested in creating operating standards for community-oriented events on their leased sites, such as the number of events per year and the hours during which they can be held. It will also be helpful to get neighborhood and community feedback regarding any concerns. This meeting is to facilitate an open conversation between residents and the non-profits that lease the lots, so the Board of Trustees can consider recommendations that reflect the needs and interests of everyone involved.

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On Saturday, December 6, the weekend magic continues with the Holiday Parade of Lights, which kicks off promptly at 6:30 p.m. The parade will twirl along Main Street, under this year’s theme “Our Town, Our Glow,” featuring brilliantly lit floats, along with our festive community spirit.

Bikes, dogs, floats, dancing, music, all styles are welcome for the Lyons Parade of Lights. Stick around after the parade, because the second drone show of the weekend is scheduled to follow after the parade ends. Both drone shows, coordinated by students from the St. Vrain Valley School District’s Innovation Center, will be visible from Main Street, though for those who prefer an up-close experience, they’ll take off near Bohn Park.

For all the details and a link to the online parade registration and entry form, visit www.townoflyons.com/holidays.

Kim Mitchell is the Community Relations Director for the Town of Lyons. She has called Lyons home for 16 years and is a dedicated small-town enthusiast.

LYONS – In honor of Colorado Recycles Week, the Boulder County Resource Conservation Division is hosting a special Open House at the Boulder County Recycling Center. This is your chance to see the recycling process, learn about sustainability efforts in our area, and be together in community.

The open house will be on Thursday, November 13, at 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Boulder County Recycling Center, 1901 63rd Street, Boulder.

There will be self-guided tours of the recycling center with staff on site to answer questions. Also,

Informational tables hosted by local sustainability partners like Eco-Cycle, Western Disposal, Resource Central, and Green Guru will be there for questions.

A Touch-a-Truck will be available from 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. with a recycling truck from the City of Longmont and the Astro Coffee Van for your caffeine and burrito fix will be available.

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Celebrate a life of art with a scholarship fund

By Sally White King Redstone Review

An idea- a vision.

When Priscilla died, she left a memo in her will About wanting to have a scholarship fund For people pursuing an art interest, a class- a project

And tonight, Nov 14th from 5–10 Come to this fun event at the Wildflower Pavillion To help gather the necessary funds – to fund her fund.

An Art Sale (great art for good prices) A musical celebration, tasty bites, and a bar.

Community celebration and all-around good time.

Priscilla was a maker and in her clay studio Magical cups with faces took form...

If you have one – it’s a treasure. And In rebuilding her house after the flood Every surface was an opportunity to jump in.

Homemade concrete counter tops (from watching a You Tube) Her motto was “Make Stuff.”

Priscilla liked to draw, making small books Called zines which will be for sale the night of the event.

They are charming- pure Priscilla A caring – funny – and completely herself person The one and only Priscilla Cohan.

Sally King is a local artist who believes it’s imperative that each of us pop our head up out of the collective trace, to bring through our creative gifts. You can find her on her blog and website, hersoupot.net and sallywhiteking.com or e mail sallywhiteking@live.com.

Thanks to Mystie Brackett and Cathy Rivers for organizing. If you want to contribute - and you would like a bear, contact me at sallywhiteking@ live.com

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WHAT’S COOKIN’ Barbara Shark is an artist and author of How I Learned to Apple muffins are the perfect food for chilly fall days Cook, an Artist’s Life. She lives near Lyons, Colorado. For more recipes, read her blog www.howilearnedtocookanartistslife.blog.

By Barbara Shark Redstone Review

LYONS – With our cold nights and bright chilly days my tastes turn to foods of the fall. Tart apples, squashes, grains and warm spices. I’ve been dipping into my many cookbooks revisiting recipes I’ve Shark forgotten. I use the New York Times for new recipes but there are treasures in all those books. And I find pleasure in reading notes in the margins from past experiments and recipe revisions. Sometimes I had written for whom I had made a particular dish and that sends me into memories of evenings around our table with friends.

This recipe is somewhat adapted from The Breakfast Book

by Marion Cunningham of Fannie Farmer fame. I love her down-to-earth comments, as here, where she suggests using your hands to mix the stiff batter. I used golden wheat flour,

a whole grain. Try these with whole wheat flour. You’ll hardly notice and will be adding to the nutritional value.

For apples, I diced unpeeled Cosmic Crisps. Makes sixteen– eighteen muffins. This recipe is easily cut in half.

Apple Muffins Combine two cups golden wheat, whole wheat, or unbleached flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, two teaspoons baking soda, two teaspoons cinnamon, one teaspoon salt.

Stir in two large eggs, beaten slightly, 1/2 cup safflower or other vegetable oil, two teaspoons vanilla. This makes a thick, stiff batter.

Add four cups diced apples (about three largish), one cup walnuts, and one cup raisins. Use your hands to mix well and distribute the fruit and nuts. Spoon into sixteen greased muffin cups, filling them almost full.

Bake at 325°F for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Entertaining, the craft of cooking, and planting in cold frames

By Catherine Metzger Redstone Review SAN MIGAEL COUNTY – Happy November, Lyonites. As we embrace the chill here in Western Colorado, I am grateful for the mild weather that continues here, which have allowed my Anaheim and second-year Shishito pepper plants, as well as my eggplant, to continue thriving outdoors.

This morning, I planted fava beans and peas, and set them alongside the other, more mature plants, hoping they will flourish in the cold and become robust plantlets by spring. To protect these plants, I constructed a cold frame on the southern side of my house using bricks without mortar. This frame is filled with straw and covered with agricultural cloth and other insulating materials to keep the seedlings warm enough to start and the plants from freezing.

This year, John and I are embracing a more Spartan-like approach to our health by toughening up with outdoor swimming, although we can’t complain—the pool is a comparatively warm 79 degrees Fahrenheit, warmer than the air outside. Despite the slowly cooling weather, John and I continue to enjoy our outdoor swims and plan to do

our laps at the Ouray Hot Springs pool all winter. We’re already equipped with neoprene tops, swimming caps, and ear plugs to weather the winter cold.

Although I owe you a recipe, I wanted to share my recent culinary adventures in preparation for company this weekend.

Over the past two days, I’ve been busy cooking and baking a variety of dishes, including brown sauce, quark cheese, quark cheesecake (which involves making and baking sugar dough and a genoise cake),

crème brûlée, cottage pie, marinated pork loin, roasted squash soup, and a “sort of Waldorf salad.” Most of these recipes are available on my blog, www.FoodForTheAges.com. Simply type the dish name into the search bar to access them.

My husband has questioned my time management over the past two days, especially since I haven’t finished cooking for the dinner with friends yet.

The dinner will involve roasting the pork, using the brown sauce as a base for mustard sauce with cornichons, and mashing potatoes, preparing cabbage in the style of Lille, and making a quick, chunky applesauce.

He has noticed that I have been exhausted but “nothing is done,” according to him. I explained that I’ve been enjoying cooking from scratch for all my dishes: finding the roasting pan in the garage, browning the beef marrow bones, onions, carrots, garlic, etc., for the brown sauce, attempting to make quark cheese using a Fromage Blanc starter for the first

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time, and revisiting my award-winning entry in the local fair from a recipe in the Neue Cuisine cookbook to see how the cake tastes with real quark cheese (I made it with sour cream last July). As those of us who love to cook and bake know, the craft of cooking—the steps, the failures, the final dishes—is part of the love that goes into preparing even the simplest cottage pie. Never mind that I grew the onions and potatoes in the garden this year. That tires me out just thinking about all the gardening last summer.

This year, we’ve decided to stay home for Thanksgiving and Christmas rather than traveling to the Front Range. We’ll be celebrating the holidays with our small family of two dogs and ourselves. After two wonderful trips this spring and in August, the idea of a six-hour drive has left us feeling exhausted. I want to reassure you that it’s perfectly okay to spend the holidays at home; sometimes, the best company can be your pets or close friends.

In addition to our holiday plans, I’m looking forward to indulging in some delightful seasonal activities. We’ll be tryContinue Entertaining on Page 14

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VOICES ARE HEARD Stay healthy while traveling during the holidays

By Sara Hart Redstone Review LYONS – Colorado’s glorious autumn is shifting to the cold winter, and with this many people start searching for an escape Hart to a tropical destination.

If that is not in the cards, the upcoming holiday season reminds us of the traditions we’ve shared with others and the friends and family we may want to travel to spend time with this winter. Either way, wintertime travel planning is in the air.

Traveling challenges our systems with new interactions of all varieties. The body needs to process new sights, sounds, smells, tastes, organisms and information of all sorts.

Even if we have been somewhere before, the quick transition to another climate is often challenging to the body. Simply being out of our daily routines adds an element of stress as we navigate daily life in an entirely different way. While traveling inspires a lot of growth and positive stress, these experiences require a great deal of added processing from our bodies that can easily leave us vulnerable to illness.

Immune system: Airplanes alone present an incredible immune challenge to the body. Avoiding travel plan interruptions from cold and flu symptoms is key to enjoying the adventure. Tools to support the immune system for illness prevention include: Oscillococcinum: Homeopathic remedy for prevention of flu-like symptoms.

Herbal Throat Spray: Exposure to illnesses begins in the upper respiratory tract andmouth. Herbs such as echinacea, elderberry, reishi or propolis help activate our innate immune system and boost white blood cell activity where it counts.

Vitamin C: Boost the immune system and increase antioxidant protection, to manage toxin exposure, and protect the adrenal glands from elevated cortisol that results from stress. If symptoms show up, do not hesitate to change plans and stay put in one location until the symptoms pass.

Having a comfortable space to rest, mini-

mal new stimulation, and alleviation of any pressure to do something is important to quickly recover. All of the above tools can be used to treat colds and flus as well as prevent them.

Digestive health: Exposure to new organisms is part of any adventure and eating local foods enriches the experience greatly.

However, new organisms can be extremely

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US 36 Estes Park to Boulder sign replacement

LYONS – The sign replacement project will take place along US Highway 36 from Estes Park near the US 34/US 36 intersection, Mile Point 0, to Boulder near Jay Road, MP 34. Crews will remove approximately 660 signs and install approximately 900 new signs and sign posts.

The new signs will provide better reflectivity at night to help motorist navigate the highway safely. The project is expected to wrap up this month.

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disruptive to the body.

Tools to help minimize their effect include: Charcoal: Overt pathogens, non-harmful bacteria and pollutants in the diet can all be bound up by charcoal to reduce their negative impact. This is a useful tool to absorb anything lingering in the intestines and minimize irritation, and a quick way to stop an upset stomach or diarrhea.

Berberine: This herbal constituent has been shown to kill infections of many varieties, including malaria. It has wonderful immune stimulation benefits and helps reduce inflammation in the treatment of digestive illness.

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lenge when traveling. Avoid the discomfort and added burden on your body by supplementing fiber. This can be very helpful especially for the travel days on airplanes, bus, or train as well as long drives.

Managing food allergies: If you tend to react to foods in the US, you may or may not find that you are reactive to them when you travel. Overt food allergies will come

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Injuries and traumas: Staying healthy is important while traveling, but having a plan for injuries or other unexpected issues can give you peace of mind. For children and sensitive adults, simply over-stimulation can be a traumatic experience. The old stand-by Rescue Remedy flower essence is something to consider for settling the nervous system.

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LONGMONT – This project will upgrade various curb ramps throughout Boulder County, specifically along US 36 and CO 7 in the Town of Lyons and US 36 in the City of Boulder. This project will improve existing curb ramps, pedestrian push buttons and signals, gutters and sidewalks so they are safer and more accessible for pedestrians and people who depend on mobility devices to travel.

Work will begin on 11 curb ramps in Lyons and is expected to take place through the end of December 2025. Afterwards, crews will move east to complete 24 curb ramps in Boulder. Each curb ramp is expected to take approximately three to four days to upgrade and some may occur simultaneously. https://www.codot.gov/ projects/us36curbramps Work in the Town of Lyons will begin in late October and go through the end of 2025.

Crews will start on the far north side of the project zone and move south along US 36 and CO 7.

Once work is completed in Lyons, this work schedule will be updated with work in the City of Boulder. Typical work hours range from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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COMMON CAUSE Your gift goes twice as far: LCF wraps a record year and looks ahead to 2026

By Grace Simonsen, Gil Sparks and Rachel Pickarski Lyons Community Foundation LYONS – As the holiday season kicks into full swing, the Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) would like to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported its mission to strengthen and enrich life in Lyons. Your generosity has made 2025 a banner year.

LCF recently completed its annual grant cycle, distributing more than $125,000 to local nonprofits and community projects, the largest total in the foundation’s history.

These funds support everything from local arts and culture to youth programs, environmental initiatives, and emergency assistance. Our grantees thank you for making this possible.

Looking ahead, LCF is ramping up for the 2026 Scholarship Program. Due to continued community generosity, award amounts for local high school seniors will increase, helping even more students pursue their

es and individual donors, all contributions made during this year’s campaign will be matched dollar for dollar up to $25,600. That means ever y donation, whether $10 or $100, will go twice as far to support the community we call home.

LCF invites you to join this effort Canva design by Grace Simonsen, featuring photos provided by local by donating artists. online at lyonscf. org/donate or by educational dreams. mailing your gift Meanwhile, the foundation has launched using the return envelope provided in this its 2025 Annual Appeal with anoth- year’s annual appeal. Every dollar helps suser record-breaking matching campaign. tain scholarships, future grants, and initiaThanks to the generosity of local business- tives that keep Lyons strong and connected.

In other LCF news, the board is pleased to welcome Kate Schnepel back as a board member. Kate brings valuable continuity and experience to the team. The foundation is also seeking to add two to three additional board members in 2026; anyone interested in serving is encouraged to reach out to learn more.

Finally, the LCF board recently voted to transition its fiscal sponsorship to the Longmont Community Foundation beginning in 2026. This move will streamline administrative processes and reduce overhead costs, allowing more of your contributions to go directly toward scholarships and community impact. On behalf of the entire Lyons Community Foundation board, thank you for helping make Lyons shine brighter every year. Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Thanksgiving season.

For more information on Lyons Community Foundation and ways to give, visit www.lyonscf.org.

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CHOICES A remarkable year of growth, broken records, and saving lives

By Cindy Leikam Redstone Review LONGMONT – Over 40 years ago, a small group of dedicated animal lovers had a dream of building a safe haven for orphaned, injured, and sick wildlife.

What began in a small spare room of the local animal shelter, caring for a handful of raccoons, squirrels, and birds, grew into Colorado’s largest wildlife rehabilitation center capable of caring for thousands of animals annually.

Every year, as human development expands across the Front Range and the Foothills, the need for our services grows.

This year was no exception. In fact, 2025 has seen record-breaking intakes at 5,121 already with several weeks left in the year.

Despite the constant and ever-expanding need, thanks to the unwavering support of our community, the Greenwood team is always ready to meet the moment to provide compassionate care to orphaned, injured and sick wildlife in need.

For example, earlier this summer, during our busiest time, the front desk team received a frantic call from a young woman. She lived in a large, suburban apartment complex and emerged from her home one morning to a scene of horror and destruction.

Someone had used a pressure washer to remove dozens of swallow nests in the openair stair wells and walkways around the complex. Destroyed nests and injured nestlings littered the cement sidewalks around the complex. Running frantically around the grounds, she scooped up any survivors and gently placed them in a small box. Of the dozens of nests that were destroyed, only 17 swallow nestlings remained.

The young birds arrived at Greenwood and the Animal Care Team immediately got to work evaluating each and every bird for health and injury. Once each of the nestlings’ wounds were treated, they settled in a cozy bin in the intensive care unit. Then,

prey. Over the next couple months, the swarm of swallows grew strong and once ready, they were released together far from human dwellings for a second chance at life.

Making room for 17 swallows in a day is just one example of how Greenwood is always ready to meet the moment and help wild animals in need. As our intake numbers continue to climb year over year, our facility and staff have also grown to accommodate more animals, and a more diverse mix of species.

In just the last decade, intake numbers have increased from around 2,500 in 2015 to over 5,100 today. In that time, our facility has expanded to include the lagomorph building (aka the “Bunny Hotel”), a large corvid aviary, an oversized waterfowl pen (aka “Duck Beach”), an emergency transport van, and more plans for future expansion.

In order to keep up with the growing demand, fundraising efforts have been increasing year after year, adding new events like BirdA staff member updates a patient chart in the Bunny Hotel. ies and Bogeys, our charity golf tournament, and several online benefits throughout the year, such as Wish Wednesday and our Spring Fundraiser. Outreach efforts have also increased to include more local events, festivals, parades, and partnerships, as well as inspiring the next generation of wildlife rehabilitators, interns, and volunteers through our Education Program.

As the need continues to climb, Nine of the seventeen barn swallows perch together in you can help us meet the growing their enclosure challenges and uncertainties of the future. Early giving is now open for Colorado Gives Day, one of our largest funds were secured to purchase two of online fundraising efforts of the year that the extra-large bird habitats for the swalculminates on December 9. low nestlings. The flock was split into two You can make an even bigger impact by groups to ensure they each had plenty of signing up for a recurring monthly gift space to learn to fly and catch their insect it was all hands-on deck to shuffle around bins and cages to make room for this small army of swallows. Because they are social birds, it was important to keep the gang together, but we did not have a large enough soft-sided, mesh enclosure to accommodate the entire group.

Despite tight budgets,

through Colorado Gives Day and the first month will be matched up to $100.

Monthly gifts help fund our mission into the future by providing steady support we can count on all year long, giving us the confidence to plan ahead and grow sustainably. Join the wave of generosity this Colorado Gives Day and make a difference for wildlife in our community by donating on December 9 at https://www.coloradogives. org/greenwoodwildliferehabilitationcenter/overview.

Cindy Leikam, is the Communications and Fundraising Assistant for Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

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wishes were followed. The Fire Fund passed along the tax-exempt donation to the LFPD intact.

A reconditioned, heavy duty commercial treadmill and a big gym type stair stepper machine are set up now at Station #1, for all LFPD staff to use in their workout sessions.

Good physical fitness equipment in place for required physical fitness training is important and appreciated by every LFPD firefighter and MS crew member. Everyone in the crew is thankful for the fitness equipment.

In our final use of donated money in 2025, the Lyons Fire Fund is providing $15,000 this month to fill some gaps in basic equipment and supplies available for our crews. Approximately $5,900 of the total amount will be used for the purchase of missing PPE for our paramedics. You’ll soon see blue helmets on our paramedics when they’re out on a call. Two full sets of firefighter turnout gear, at a total cost of $9,100, allows the LFPD to outfit two newly hired firefighters in early 2026.

The Fire Fund’s choices this year focused primarily on helping fund the daily operations of the LFPD. We wanted donations to go for useful things needed for operations, for emergency response. The Lyons Fire Fund strives to see that all money collected goes into service as quickly as possible, benefiting the operating needs of the firefighters and paramedics. We’ll have about $1,500 to $2,000 left by mid-November when you’re reading this. Admittedly, $1,500–$2,000 is an extremely small cushion for a tiny non-profit organization.

Thus—the Lyons Fire Fund wants to thank every donor. We deeply appreciate all the support over 2024–2025. Join us in 2026 to support the Lyons Fire Protection District.

Wishing you all safe and happy holidays.

squash, and carrots.

As you can see, many of today’s table additions were missing. The Pilgrims couldn’t have eaten mashed potatoes because potatoes (and sweet potatoes) weren’t cultivated in North America until the 1700s. Cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie wouldn’t have been on the menu because flour, sugar, and butter were in short supply. The feast was pretty much just game, seafood, and vegetables. No gravy. No green bean casserole. No creamed onions. No cornbread dressing or other stuffing.

But these all seem to be popular items on today’s menus along with mince, apple, and pumpkin pies. Anything goes, though, as far as traditions in each household. There are all sorts of cooking magazines, books, and websites that are great sources of Thanksgiving recipes. Food Network has Southern-style recipes for whisky-glazed sweet potatoes, biscuits, cornbread pudding, and red velvet cake.

Saveur’s version starts with a pickle platter and deviled eggs followed by cornbread-stuffed turkey with a side of collard greens ending with bourbon-flavored pecan pie.

Here at our house with the Macy’s Parade going in the background, Thursday morning finds us getting ready for the annual afternoon Thanksgiving trek to Louisville— weather-permitting, of course—to see family and share a special meal together. After baking our traditional Harvest Apple Pie with cranberries and dates, we put together fixings for a veggie appetizer platter and a mixed green salad with slices of fresh strawberries and kiwis.

Then back home in Riverside, we work a full marathon day Saturday cooking for the two of us and sometimes a guest or two.

We know our efforts will pay off in wild rice mushroom turkey soup, freezer packs of roasted meat for future turkey pot pies, and frozen packets of full-dinner servings with all the fixings for winter months ahead when we don’t feel like keeping the Kitchen Open sign on.

This time of year is so filled with memories. During my New England childhood, my family would travel to Plymouth Plantation—an excellent, educational re-creation of the lives and homes of our early Pilgrims.

Back then, we used the term dressing; but, living in Colorado for many years now, I have given over to the more popular local word stuffing.

This November 27, I wish safe travels and happy times for all. Wherever you are, whoever you are celebrating with, and whatever favorite Thanksgiving fare you are preparing and eating, enjoy the traditions of food, family, friends, football, parades, and all the camaraderie, conversation, and affection.

So many blessings to count with joy and gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

annually through licenses and fees, contributions and an 11 percent tax on firearms and ammo for land conservation, research and wildlife law enforcement (source: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation). It may even surprise many to know that some hunters belong to organizations like Audubon or The Nature Conservancy.

Let’s be honest But we hunters are often our own worst enemies. We’re dishonest when we answer antihunters with the bromides that we hunt to control wildlife populations or to harvest free-range meat. While both of these reasons are true, why can’t we just admit that we never feel more connected to nature than when we’re afield in pursuit of game?

I know hunting’s not for everyone (if it was, it’d be pretty darned crowded out there), but all you naysayers should at least know that most hunters are not trigger-happy and bloodthirsty and that a public display of our success is not bragging but a sharing of our immersion in nature that we expect – perhaps foolishly – most of you would understand.

In a state that prizes and promotes its great outdoors and where a large percentage of its population recreates on skis and mountain bikes, in hiking boots and fishing waders, it would seem logical that the hunters among us should be as respected as the hiker or fly fisherman, even more so because unlike the other outdoor enthusiasts hunters through their considerable monetary contribution help preserve much of the outdoor environment the others enjoy.

Those of you offended by hunters and their dead animals might consider your own complicity in the unseen deaths of animals served up on your grill (except vegans, who have every right to criticize the killing of animals for food ), and remember that although we hunters see nature through a different filter most of us are of the same mind as you when it comes to a love of wildlife and the conservation of special places.

entices visitors to come here and lures interesting people to reside here and add their creative contributions.”

Looking ahead Certification arrives as CCI launches its Arts for All 2030 strategic plan, emphasizing accessibility, equity, and creative opportunity statewide. Lyons will participate in statewide trainings and convenings, including the 2026 Creative Industries Summit in Trinidad (June 4–5, 2026).

Lyons’ Creative District now begins the exciting work of expanding its board, hiring its inaugural Operations/Engagement Manager, preparing to launch a float celebrating the arts of all ilk of Lyons in the upcoming Parade of Lights, fleshing out the five 2026 grant proposals with the recently awarded $12,520 in funding from the Lyons Community Foundation and a $10K allocation from Cemex coming this spring, and continuing to connect our arts, local artists, and arts entities with statewide resources. The current LCD board includes Jeanne Moore, Julie Hamilton, Sophia Lemen, Elysa Polovin, Eric Thorin, Chrystal DeCoster, Michael Clausen, and Craig Ferguson.

“Lyons’ creative energy has long been one of our most defining assets,” said one of the board members. “Now we have the recognition and tools to continue uplifting creativity as a cornerstone of our local identity and economic future—keeping the arts flourishing as the centerpiece of Lyons’ banquet table of unique offerings.”

For more information about becoming involved with the Lyons Creative District or possibly applying for the part-time contract Operations / Engagement Manager position, please reach out to: chrystaldecoster@ gmail.com.

Johanna Zeh is a member of the Lyons Fire Fund.

HHS Continued from Page 3 facilities, in and beyond Boulder County.

PhoneBuddies matches volunteers with seniors who want to build meaningful connections within their community by meeting new people and talking about things they enjoy.

Our friendly, Carry-out Caravan provides trained volunteers who provide regularly scheduled social calls, wellness checks, or both. Fix-It program provides skilled volunteers who do minor home repairs and grabbar installation for seniors (ages 60 and up) living in Boulder or Broomfield County.

Client pays for any required materials.

Fix-It services are provided at no charge for anyone who cannot afford to pay; donations are appreciated from those who are able.

Assistance throughout the entire process of ordering, shopping for, and delivering groceries from our partner, King Soopers, straight to seniors’ homes.

TE: Carry-out Caravan will be available to Lyons residents once there are 3 (or more) clients signed up. If you want to volunteer for any Cultivate services, contact Chrysti R. Britt, 303-443-1933 ext.415 or volunteer on the website. for more information go to cultivate.ngo/programs/.

Tru Pace This Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is designed to enable individuals who are 55-plus and are certified by the state to need nursing-home-level care, to live as independently as possible. TRU PACE staff coordinate and provide all needed preventative, primary, acute, and longterm care services to help older individuals continue living safely in their community.

The hours are: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. at 2593 Park Lane, Lafayette. For more information, call 303-926-4745 or go to pace.trucare.org.

Kay Sparks is the chair of the Housing and Human Services Commission. She lives in the Lyons area.

Annie Muldrew-Pancoast is a long-time resident of Riverside, Colorado.

Main Street Continued from Page 4 which help activate the downtown corridor, to the independently owned local businesses. The positive vibe is contagious.”

Throughout the summit, Lyons served as both host and inspiration, demonstrating how small communities can lead with heart and a strong sense of place. The event concluded with a walking tour of the historic downtown, where participants explored our locally owned shops, vibrant public art, and historic storefronts that help to tell the story of what’s working in Lyons, as well as highlighting those opportunities that will help fuel Lyons’ economic and cultural vitality.

As the summit wrapped up, it was clear that Lyons had done more than host—it had reminded everyone why Colorado’s small towns matter. The conversations kept going—about murals, live music, and how to channel Lyons’ spark into their own communities. The summit may have ended, but its energy carried forward, a reminder that when creativity leads, Main Streets everywhere can thrive.

Kim Mitchell is the Director of Communications and Community Relations for the town.

She writes on town events, staff news and the arts. She has called Lyons home for 16 years and is a dedicated small-town enthusiast. Email: kmitchell@townoflyons.com and kimicolorado@ gmail.com.

Greg Lowell is a trustee for the Town of Lyon.

He requested we not publish a photo of him and last year’s buck lest it offend any readers.

Cancer Continued from Page 6 and may decrease the risk of cervical cancer.

The breast cancer risk associated with the combination of estradiol and oral micronized progesterone appears very low for the first five years of use in healthy women.

With longer use beyond five years, risk appears to slowly increase but is lower than with older hormone combinations that used synthetic progestins. In other words, for average risk women, the added breast cancer risk appears low, while the benefits for symptoms, bones, heart, and brain can be significant.

Local resources for screening: Health Images – Women’s Imaging Longmont mammography, ultrasound, biopsy.

Health Images at Longmont mammography, ultrasound, MRI. UCHealth Breast Diagnostic Center – Longs Peak Medical Center mammography, ultrasound, biopsy Longmont United Hospital – Imaging and Radiology Mammography, ultrasound.

If cost or insurance is a concern: Women’s Wellness Connection (CDPHE), https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ wwc Colorado Free Mammograms, https:// www.freemammograms.org/state/colorado As your local Lyons community Family Practice Women’s Health Provider, I can perform breast exams and risk assessments; order mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies, and MRIs; and help you navigate perimenopause, menopause, and bioidentical hormone therapy. I’m passionate about women’s health and the health of our Lyons community, and I’m here to walk through these decisions with you—one conversation at a time.

Megan Foreman, FNP-C, CHWS, is a family nurse practitioner and certified women’s health specialist. She is the owner of Lyons Health and Wellness Family Practice Clinic located at 435 High St, Lyons.

Entertaining Continued from Page 10 ing out new recipes, watching British police procedurals, continuing to swim outside in Ouray, and skiing at Telluride if our health and the weather allow. It’s a time to rest, reflect, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.

Before I sign off, I just want to express how much I appreciate this community that the Redstone Review supports with its award-winning journalism. Your support of this small-town newspaper makes every season special for us. Whether you’re cooking up a storm, spending time with loved ones, or simply enjoying some quiet moments, I hope this message finds you well and brings a touch of warmth to your day.

Wishing you a warm and cozy start to your holiday season, Catherine Metzger has a long history of cooking. Since cooking for room and board at a Scottish estate in 1978, then as a French cuisine journeyman at the celebrated Henri d’Afrique restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia, Catherine Ripley Metzger has been honing her culinary skills. Today, as proprietor of the blog, www.

FoodForTheAges.com, she sources locally, gardens intentionally and cooks with curiosity from the ground up in her log cabin home on Colorado’s Western Slope. For more practical, how-to recipes, go to www.FoodForTheAges.com.

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Prescribed burns for the fall and winter on Boulder County Open Space land

LYONS – Boulder County Parks & Open Space and the Sheriff’s Office Fire Management Program plan to conduct burns as conditions allow this winter. The window for operations will be open until April 15.

Burn projects depend on ideal weather conditions, including relative humidity, fuel moisture, and wind. Projects will only proceed when conditions are suitable. Fire managers will monitor all projects until they are called out. Forest burn planned location in Lyons include Hall Ranch - west of Lyons. Burn window is open through Dec. 20. For additional information, updates, and to sign up for email or text notifications, please visit www. boco.org/PrescribedBurns.

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