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LYONS – The town’s annual Brief budgettitleprocess is underway, LYONS text a strategic workstarting –with shop in early September where the Board of Trustees discussed priorities and provided guidance to the staff. This process involves balancing limited revenues with the costs of core services and addressing increasing demands for capital improvements. To ensure community input, the board has directed staff to distribute a brief survey to town residents. We invite you to share your feedback and budget priorities by completing the survey, which takes approximately 5–10 minutes. Thank you for your participation. For information on the survey go to the Lyons Town website or call Lyons Town Hall at 303-823-6622. Human Touch Health and Wellness opens
LYONS – Eric Harker MD, an internal medicine doctor and longtime Lyons resident, will be opening a primary care practice called Human Touch Health for adult patients on September 2. He will initially be sharing space with Lyons Physical Therapy and Lyons Health and Wellness, at 435 High St. Dr. Harker’s practice will focus on optimizing health and wellness, as well as the prevention and management of chronic illness. He has practiced in Boulder County and the surrounding areas for over 20 years, and is a national leader in preventive medicine. His new practice will be a blend of modern technology with the human touch of a smalltown doctor’s office. Offering in person care in the clinic, as well as telemedicine and home visits for those that have a hard time traveling. Dr. Harker accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and offers reasonable self-pay and sliding scale prices. He can be reached at humantouchhealth.org. Wildfire mitigation rebate for wildfire mitigation efforts
LYONS – Residents of the Town of Lyons may be eligible for a match of up to $500 towards wildfire mitigation activities via a rebate. The Lyons program Continue Briefs on Page 2
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The Corn Moon rose on Sunday, September 7, 2025 — named for the traditional corn harvest in North America. Because it came just before the Autumnal Equinox, the ‘Harvest Moon’ title shifts to October’s full moon this year. Some lucky sky-watchers also witnessed a total lunar eclipse, turning it into a stunning ‘Blood Moon.’ PHOTO BY TANYA DATY
Town board discusses fire mitigation, Wildfire Urban Interface code and a new sheriff dept. Sgt. By Susan de Castro Gierach Redstone Review Editor LYONS – The town board heard early on in the evening that town staff participated in a recent interview with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office candidate for the Lyons position. Sgt. Sharon McKim will be recommended to become Lyons’ next sergeant starting in January 2026. She has spent over 25 years in law enforcement, serving in numerous capacities, and has most recently been the night shift sergeant in Boulder County for the past six years. She will be replacing Sgt Bill Crist, who has been the temporary sergeant stationed at the Lyons Substation from the Boulder County Sheriff’s office. The board held a workshop early in the evening before the regular meeting, where they discussed the recently adopted State of Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (WRC) and some additional suggestions made by the Lyons Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Task Force. The Town of Lyons is a statutory town. As a statutory town, Lyons falls under the state code but is allowed to make local changes. All of Lyons falls within an area defined as the Wildland Urban Interface. The WUI is where wildlands meet development and where structures are highly susceptible to wildfires. The state WUI code applies only to new construction, which in Lyons’ case has very little
effect since there are only 8-10 vacant lots in town. The Board and staff will then consider some code modifications that could apply to existing structures. These might include a 5-foot defensible space around structures, landscaping with fire-resistant plantings and removal of highly flammable junipers, and other regulations. Aaron Caplan, Director of Utilities, told the board that it would make sense to have the landscaping code as part of WUI. They could recommend plants and other materials that do not burn easily. None of these regulations would be enacted without public hearings and discussion. The board talked about what types of things could be included in the WUI and they mentioned things like building materials, landscaping and other things that would go along with fire mitigation. The board discussed the possibility of making WUI codes retroactive. In the end, the board decided that it would be best to gather more citizen input at the next quarterly town hall meeting and work with the Fire Protection District and wait to make any decisions until the district releases their new Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). After hearing from many members of the public during Audience Business, the Board voted unanimously to let the current Boulder County Land Use IGA expire, and not to pursue creating a new one at this time. The
discussion leading to this decision included an analysis of what benefits Lyons would get from having a Land Use IGA that did not include specific partnerships and agreements concerning transportation, environmental, and other issues. In other news, Lyons Town Administrator Victoria Simonsen said in her notes that the town received 15 proposals from vendors throughout the United States that are interested in scanning all stored documents at town hall. The bids range from $ 67,000 to $ 125,000 and from 12 weeks to 15 months of time needed. A committee is currently reviewing the bid packages and will be recommending the award of the contract in October. The board then moved on to discuss three ordinances. The first two, Ordinance 1196 to annex property located at 4497 Ute Highway and Ordinance 1197 concerning zoning, were both continued (for a second time) to a date certain of October 20. The staff said that they did not have all the information they needed from the applicant. The third item, Ordinance 1198 to amend the municipal code for the classification and use of E-bikes passed with a vote of 6 to 1 with Trustee Mark Browning voting against it only because he said that this issue was covered in the state laws and that it was redundant to pass it again here.
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Archie Kenneth “AK” Best February 26, 1933 – August 20, 2025
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AK Best was born in Glidden, Iowa, northwest of Des Moines. His father, Kenneth Best, was a farmer. His mother, Malinda (Borcherding) Best, ran the household. Archie and his father fly-fished for bass and bluegills. His family was all involved in music. At barn dances, Archie played the saxophone while his mother played the piano and his father played the banjo. At Drake University in Des Moines, where he received his bachelor’s degree in 1955 and his master’s in 1959 in music education, he joined the marching band and took up the clarinet and the flute, jamming after hours with touring big bands, playing at car dealerships when new models arrived, and performing at more formal venues that staged musicals. At Drake, he met Janet Gove, a flutist and pianist. They married in 1956, and in 1962 moved to Alpena, Michigan, on the northern shores of Lake Huron, where they taught music at local schools. Mr. Best began fly-fishing for brook trout, which he said in the oral history was the “prettiest, dumbest fish on the planet.” Unable to afford sufficient numbers of storebought flies to catch the trout, he learned to tie his own, which led to his professional career. It “changed my life,” he said. AK Best went on to become arguably the best and most notable fly tier in the country. His flies were sought after by many all over the country. He became a close friend of outdoor and fly-fishing writer, John Gierach, who made A.K. Best a legend by writing about him in many of his books. Another friend of Gierach’s, Vince Zounek, also a fisherman, was pulled into the circle of fisherman surrounding AK Best. “The first time I ever fished the Elk River in British Columbia was with A.K. Best, Mike Clark and John Gierach. For me that trip was a BLAST. I came to find that A.K. was that outwardly fun guy that you wanted to be around and hoped that some of what he was would rub off on you. This was beside him being the outstanding fisherman that he was, and he was always willing to share his fly-fishing knowledge with you. He was a good friend that I will very much miss.” A.K. Best was renowned for his mastery of the meticulous art of professional fly tying. He produced nearly weightless artificial lures that mimicked the midges, caddisflies and other bugs that fish eat; his specialty was dry flies, which float on the water’s surface. The Bests and their children relocated to Boulder in 1980, and A.K. began selling his flies, first at gas stations and fly shops and eventually to a mass market. He made the wings and tails of insect replicas by hand, for personal use and at a commercial pace of roughly 40 lures an hour and 36,000 a year for companies like Orvis, Umpqua Feather Merchants, Urban Angler, and he tied flies for South Creek Limited in Lyons owned by one of AK Best’s good friends, Mike Clark. He was said to have attached a shoulder rest to his phone so he could keep tying while taking a call. “Whenever my husband, John Gierach, and I would go on book tours to promote John’s newest book, he would sometimes tell stories about A.K. which were also in his books. At almost every signing we went to, someone would ask, ‘Is A.K. Best a real person or did you make him up?’ I found this so amusing, because how could you make up a character like A.K? But I took it to mean that he was larger than life,” Susan de Castro Gierach said. A.K. Best also wrote books and magazine articles, spoke at seminars and made instructional videos with the professorial tone of a pipe-smoking teacher, which he had been. Pipe smoke helped keep the mosquitoes away while he fished. Fly Fisherman magazine said, in a tribute after his death, that he had “shaped the soul of modern fly fishing.” A.K. Best is survived by his daughter Suzanne, and by two other daughters, Alecia Larson and Elizabeth Christensen, and seven grandchildren. His wife, Janet Gove, died in 2023.
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will utilize the same eligible mitigation activities as Boulder County but will also require an Individual Home Assessment which is offered by Wildfire Partners. Please note that Boulder County does NOT require a home assessment to claim a rebate. For full details and to apply and learn more, visit the town’s website: townoflyons.com/wildfirerebate Lyons Community Theatre presents Evil Dead the Musical High School Version
LYONS – Evil Dead the Musical will be performed in Lyons. The book and lyrics are By George Reinblatt. Music By: Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt. The play is directed by: Gwydion Alder. The performance is Friday and Saturday, October 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at A-Lodge Lyons, 338 Main St.
Disaster, a presentation of the Boulder Office of Disaster Management on Tuesday, September 23 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Lyons Regional Library. The presentation provides a detailed minute by minute overview of the actions first responders and local government personnel take from the onset of a disaster through the transition to recovery. Attendees will learn steps they can take to ensure that they are prepared to take action. Strategically supporting our food pantry Begin by checking the website https://leaflyons.org for what items are most needed. Non-perishables like canned goods, beans, rice, pasta, and peanut butter are staples. Personal care items (soap, toiletries, hygiene items) and kid-friendly snacks are also crucial. If you shop at warehouses (Costco, Sam’s Club), consider sharing that huge package of toilet paper, multiples of soap, personal toiletries with the pantry. If you shop sales, consider sharing those Buy One, Get One Free items or other sale purchases. Provide essential ingredients that complete a meal The Lyons food pantry needs items such as milk, butter, or oil for boxed mixes, or bread to go with peanut butter and jelly. Avoid unsafe items: Do not donate expired, damaged, or home-canned foods. You can drop food donations at LEAF on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. or any day at the LEAF box in the Lyons Regional Library lobby or St. Vrain Market. Food pickup and delivery: transport food from partners to the pantry or assist with food home deliveries to those who need them. Donating cash allows the staff to ‘fill the holes’ with needed food, such as meat and produce; sometimes they can buy food in bulk at lower prices, making your donation go further. Organize a virtual or in-person fundraiser or food-raiser with friends, family or colleagues. Encourage your workplace, school, or faithbased community to host food drives or other support efforts. NOTE: at this point, the pantry does NOT need oatmeal or Cheerios. Kay Sparks is the Chair of the Housing and Human Services Commission. She lives in the Lyons area.
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MAYOR’S CORNER — come to town hall on the first and Back home and ready to tackle the 2026 budget can third Mondays of the month. And we know emails and surveys can feel impersonal. But By Mayor Hollie Rogin Mayor of Lyons Redstone Review
LYONS – I’d like to begin this month’s column by extending my gratitude to my Board colleagues, Rogin town staff, and the entire community for the support and understanding I received while I was unexpectedly away for most of the summer, and for your condolences on my father’s passing. I was very sorry to miss some outstanding events, including the summer concert series, my annual ill-advised float down the river, and the St. Vrain Trail Extension ribbon cutting — more than five years in the making. A special thanks to Mayor Pro Tem Williams for her outstanding leadership both regionally and locally while I was away. I am eternally grateful that I was able to be with my family and at the same time know the community was in the best and most capable hands. I am so happy to be home and to get back to work. That work starts with the 2026 budget. Every autumn, the Lyons Board of Trustees and town staff begin the process of determining the town budget for the next fiscal year. Through meetings and workshops, the board and staff discuss and debate which capital projects should rise to the top of the priority list, and where we should focus our efforts in the coming year. For the last
three years, the board has also solicited the input of Lyons residents via an online survey. This survey is invaluable in helping us determine where we should focus our efforts, and letting us know what’s most important to you. We very much appreciate your input. You can find the survey link in your town e-blasts, or go to: https:// www.townof lyons.com/FormCenter/ Boards-and-Commissions-13/Town-of-Lyons-2026-Budget-Preparation-Re-127
Public participation, whether it’s via filling out a website survey, sending an email to the board, or attending a public meeting, is vitally important to the entire community’s wellbeing. When talking with my regional colleagues, it becomes clear that Lyons citizens are much more engaged in community issues than the residents of other nearby cities and towns. That’s something we should all be proud of, and we should continue to support. We know that not everyone wants to — or
I want to assure each and every citizen of Lyons that your trustees want to hear from you. Whether it’s in support of or opposition to a policy we’re considering, a suggestion for improvement to some facet of life in Lyons, or a new idea, every contribution plays a part in making our town an even better place to live. And that is a hopeful thing at a time when hope can seem in short supply. The divisiveness plaguing our national landscape is something that I hope we never see replicated in Lyons. Instead, I hope we continue to rationally debate the issues that affect us as a community, and work together to determine solutions that benefit the town as a whole. I hope we continue to respectfully listen to each other with open minds and consider viewpoints that may not mirror our own. And I hope we continue to treat each other with respect, kindness, and consideration, regardless of whether we agree or disagree on any particular issue. History has proven that our community does great things when we come together. Let’s not stop now. Hollie Rogin was sworn in as Mayor of Lyons in April 2022. She served on the Board of Trustees from 2020 – 2022. In 2015, Hollie created the foundation for 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 Community Theater celebrates third anniversary with Lyons golf cart games fundraiser By Jess Kutrumbos Redstone Review LYONS – Lyons Community Theater is celebrating its 3rd Anniversary with a high-energy, laugh-out-loud, theatermeets-golf-carts fundraiser on Saturday, October 4th. Line up on 4th and Railroad Ave. at 2 p.m. The event will include drag races, a slalom course, golf cart decoration, and costume contest (choose your favorite book, play, or movie theme and get theatrical)! Prizes awarded for fastest times, best cart decoration, and costumes, and crowd favorites. Plus, crowds will get sneak previews of Lyons Community Theater’s upcoming production of Evil Dead: The Musical. You will get a taste of the blood-pumping hilarity that’s coming to the A-Lodge October 17th and 18th. “It’s going to be a truly hilarious and unique Lyons event
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and every dollar raised helps keep theater thriving in Lyons. We can’t wait to see everyone there,” said Patty Nichols, President of the Board of Directors of Lyons Community Theater. Entry Fee: $30 per cart (includes entry to all events) but no fee to watch and cheer. Not Racing? No Problem. Spectators are absolutely welcome. Come cheer on your favorite teams, enjoy live performances, birthday cake, and a day full of surprises. Registration and Tickets: tickettailor.com/events/lyonscommunitytheater/1856446 All proceeds benefit Lyons Community Theater, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bringing exceptional live theater, education, and community engagement to the greater Lyons area. For more information, contact Jess Kutrumbos, at 970-531-3354 or jess@hikugraphics.com or visit lyonscommunitytheater.org.
Meet Emerald Emerald’s heart shines as brightly as her name. At 4 years old, this gentle girl radiates calm, steady love — the kind that feels like a warm hug. Belly rubs are her favorite, and she melts into them with complete trust. Emerald delights in simple joys: quiet walks, cozy naps, and simply being by your side. Now ready for her forever home, Emerald is hoping for a family who will treasure her as she deserves. With her, you won’t just find a dog—you’ll gain a loyal, loving companion whose presence will brighten every day. To see all our adoptable animals or get more details visit longmonthumane.org. Or stop in at the shelter at 9595 Nelson Road.
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OPTIONS New owners of St. Vrain Market switch from aerospace to supplying groceries By Peter Butler Redstone Review LYONS – What do you think is harder: Putting a satellite into orbit or feeding a small town? Maybe it’s not what you think. But the Town of Lyons is super lucky that we have two of the smartest minds around, Bryce and Carly Woollard, spending lots of time, trying to give the denizens of our small town delicious, real, Butler freshly-made food at a great price. St Vrain Market has always been the anchor store at the West end of Main Street on the corner of Fifth Avenue. They offer a not quite half and half choice between groceries or ready to eat food. They call it a high-volume deli. It’s a special experience to visit, and even before you start sampling the food offerings, you can’t help but be wowed by the surroundings. There is the biggest mural in Lyons and then a John King kinetic sculpture as you approach the main entrance, and then, once inside, there is a riot of color and artistry all over the walls, with murals evoking old time building facades, a bit like Bourbon Street. The real standout offerings are the in-store baked breads, such as French baguettes, multigrain loaves and croissants, but especially the freshly made sandwiches and pot pies. It was these treats which drew Bryce and Carly to the market
Bryce and Carly Woollard, former aerospace pros turned proud owners of St. Vrain Market, bringing fresh food, baked bread, and community spirit to the heart of Lyons. in the first instance. A few years ago, after they had finished a difficult local climb at Mount Lady Washington, they would target St Vrain Market as the only place that could provide a good enough sandwich. It created the germ of a dream which grew, and they spent some time getting to know the previous owners, Neil and Connie Sullivan, and eventually working towards becoming the new owners.
Previously, Bryce had worked as an aerospace engineer, and Carly as a mathematician at Ball Aerospace, working on challenging and creative satellite designs which they witnessed being launched into orbit. But as their careers progressed, the excitement of direct involvement began to fade and they yearned for a new challenge. You might think such brainiacs are elitist and detached but nothing could be further from the truth. They are both warm and friendly and committed to becoming valuable parts of our community and contributing to the lives of all of us locals. Providing groceries and ready to eat food in a small town has its challenges. Firstly, the big national grocery chains have the buying power to get the lowest prices. Secondly, although the local trade from Lyons residents is reliable and predictable, the summer tourist surge and the music festival crowds make scaling of supply, from a tickover to a frenzy,
Mining fever in the foothills at the turn of the 20th Century By Monique Sawyer-Lang Redstone Review LYONS – The seasons are changing, fall is in the air, students are back in school, and the Lyons Redstone Museum’s 2025 season is coming to an end. Our final day of operation is Sunday, October 5th, from 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. This is a great time of year to explore your Lyons history. At the museum view our two newest exhibits Built of Stone, the geologic and early history of the quarries, and First Peoples of the Lyons Area, touching on the history of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute who inhabited the Lyons area prior to the arrival of the early settlers. After you’ve explored the museum, take a stroll around town with the Lyons Historic District Walking Tour. While sandstone was the founding industry in the Lyons area, for a period of time in the early 1900s, mining in the surrounding area was a growing though short-lived industry. An article in the September 3, 1903 Lyons Recorder gives a glimpse into the burgeoning town of Allenspark that was fueled by mining fever: “There is no mining district in Boulder County that is receiving more attention from moneyed men at the present time than the Allen’s Park district. The town itself is virtually enjoying a boom. Two new business buildings-a general store and a saloonhave just been completed and are now occupied, and a barber shop and billiard
claim-the Cashier. As soon as the flume is finished the water wheel will be installed and the dynamo attached. Power will then be turned on at the mill and the treatment of ore will commence. Charles Bradford and Wm. T. McCrary, of Lyons, owners of the Fanny B., and the Little Maud claims, have some of the best propositions in the camp. One of the latest locations is the Three Links lode, owned by John Neble, Wm. McCrary and H.C. Knight. They expect to do some work right away. The Olive Mining company, composed of Omaha men, have twenty-three claims that they have just completed the assessment work on, and their group is considered the best in the Park. The Theresa B, formerly owned by Nort Billings, is in this group and the old Clara Belle Mining and Reduction Company. time miners say it is the best PHOTO COURTESY OF CARNEGIE LIBRARY FOR LOCAL HISTORY, BOULDER. mine in the Park. They have a well defined vein, at least five foot flume and the manager tells us that feet wide, and the values are principally in he needs twenty more men right away; and gold and copper. The entire vein will probhe asked us to send him that number from ably run about $20 to the ton, while picked Lyons if we could find them; but Lyons is in samples will give returns of from $50 to $60 need of laboring men, too. to the ton. They have a small force at work The Clara Belle mill is just about complet- now and will increase the force as soon as ed; the tramway is finished and they have a the Clara Belle mill commences operations, day and night shift at work on their main having made arrangements with the Clara
and pool room are in course of construction. Resident buildings have been springing up every week and the only hotel in the Park-The Crystal Springs-is crowded to its capacity all the time. For a man looking for work there is no better place in the county to go to than Allen’s Park. The Clara Belle mining company is now building a 2,000
Belle people to treat their ore. C.P. Norwall and Charles Gibson also have some promising claims that they are now working.” Allenspark, often referred to as Allen’s Park in its early years, was named after Alonzo N. Allen. Allen was born in 1820 in Oberlin, Ohio and came to Colorado in 1859, originally settling in Longmont. That first summer he began running cattle in the area east of the present town of Allenspark. By 1864 he had built the first cabin in the area. William W. McCollister and George Pheifer, partners in the Allenspark Land and Townsite Company, founded the town in 1896. Ranchers, loggers, and miners were the first residents of the area. While there were numerous mines in the area, the majority were far from profitable. Around 1904 residents began shifting away from mining and turned toward tourism, serving visitors who came to the mountains for its beautiful scenery and cooler air. The Clara Belle mine, mentioned in the Lyons Recorder article and one of the larger operations in the area, closed in 1910. You can take a deeper dive into the history of Allenspark through the book Weaving Mountain Memories by Lorna Knowlton and Edie DeWeese. You can explore more of our local history. You can donate through our website or by mail to Lyons Historical Society, PO Box 9, Lyons CO. 80540. Monique Sawyer Lang is the Collections Manager of the Lyons Redstone Museum. She also volunteers with the Lyons Food Pantry and lives in Spring Gulch.
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CONTRAST Progress on the home front By Tanya Mercer-Daty Redstone Review LYONS – For the last three years, I have served as the liaison between the Board of Trustees and the Housing and Human Services Commission (HHSC). I will never forget the information session that the HHSC hosted at the library in the spring of 2023 regarding applications for the newly built Lyons Valley Townhomes. Of the one hundred people in attendance, about one-third stated that they were interested in one-bedroom apartments. Unfortunately, Lyons Valley Townhomes only offered two-bedroom and three-bedroom options as a replacement to housing lost during the flood. Since that informational session, the list of interested parties has grown to over 50 people. I was happy to share this list of
names with Leigh Williams when he began construction of an affordable housing project on Evans Street. Luckily, Leigh had anticipated building seven one-bedroom units and two three-bedroom units. The three-bedroom units have been occupied for the past year. However, the one-bedroom units have been sitting empty as Leigh dealt with a grading issue for the concrete sidewalks leading up to them. Thanks to his patience and perseverance, there are seven one-bedroom units currently available for rent. Rent will be offered at $1,700 plus $75 for water. Leigh anticipates electricity costing approximately $100 per month. Each apartment comes with brandnew appliances (including washer and dryer) and air conditioning. Each unit is 563 square feet. According to Leigh, rent for his one-bedroom apartment is affordable for a house-
hold making about seventy percent of Area Median Income (AMI). The AMI for Boulder County for a one-person household is $105,000. So as not to be rent burdened, it is recommended that no more than thirty
percent of one’s salary should be directed towards rent and utilities. This means that a one-person household would need to have revenue of $75,000 per year, or a two-person household would need each person to make $37,500 in order to afford these apartments. If local hourly wages average about $20/hour, a full-time employee (40 hours per week) could make $38,400 per year. A beginning teacher’s salary with the St. Vrain Valley School District is $65,000. They would be moderately rent-burdened if renting as a one-person household. However, if adding a second salary as a two-person household, it would be feasible. A rough analysis of 2025 “comps” for Continue Progress on Page 14
marking the final leg of its cross-continental journey. Water, water everywhere, and not a drop unused ture, After running through the turbines of a By Greg Lowell Redstone Review LYONS – A recent study done for the town of Lyons reveals how much of the North St. Vrain Creek is drawn off before it ever reaches the town. The “Stream Bypass Flow Study” was commissioned by the town to explore upstream diversions on the St. Vrain Creek between the outflow of Ralph Price Reservoir (Button Rock) to the Supply Ditch Diversion (just below the Black Bear Hole). The goal was to identify the next steps to secure better flows in the river for environmental benefit, improved recreation and to aid in downstream discharges, such as the effluent from the town’s wastewater treatment plant. The study by Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants revealed numerous instances of pumps placed in the river without any metered measurement – even by property owners with permits to take water. Thirty-eight water diversions were revealed, including ten where the legal right to extract water was not easily verifiable. Some of the diversions were no more than landowners placing hoses in the river and pumping water out for personal use. The large number of extractions in this short stretch of river illustrates how intensively the St. Vrain Creek is utilized to support local agriculture and municipal water supplies. Besides these 38 diversions, there are 11 major ditches that either originate within Lyons town limits or flow through the town or outside it. A complex web of ditches Unraveling the complexity of the ditches that originate in the St. Vrain Creek is a
daunting task. The ditches weave through the surrounding countryside, sometimes in parallel, sometimes partially underground, sometimes seeming to defy gravity in their downstream flows that supply ranchers, farmers and municipal water supplies, but all of them feats of engineering and labor that go back a century or more.
route to Mead, where the water is used to fill reservoirs. One of the more complex diversions in Lyons is the St. Vrain Water Supply Canal, which has a remarkable origin story. The water that dramatically pours from a tunnel on the ridge east of Stone Canyon has traveled an extraordinary journey—it origi-
The Rough and Ready and Palmerton Ditch companies operate a diversion about a half mile below the Highland dam. The Highland Ditch Company is the largest diversion in Lyons. Founded in 1871, it’s one of the oldest in Colorado. River water is diverted at the company’s dam below the October/November Holes kayak structures and flows east and north to service agricultural customers along its
nally fell as rain or snow on the west side of the Continental Divide, was transported through a tunnel under Rocky Mountain National Park and stored in Carter Lake west of Berthoud. This water plummets down the hillside before emptying into a vault above the October Hole kayak struc-
power plant at the lake’s outlet the water follows a nine-mile overland route, including a tunnel under Rabbit Mountain, before its dramatic drop into Lyons. There the water is divided — some going into the river to feed other downstream diversions and some going south to become the Boulder Feeder Canal. The canal flows above ground for a short stretch then goes underground and UNDER two other major ditches and the river itself and resurfaces at Loukonen’s stone yard. The canal is then visible a short distance up Rte. 36 toward Boulder on both sides of the road. The canal snakes its way 12 miles before it finishes its journey at the Boulder Reservoir. Upriver from where the canal goes under the river is yet another diversion, seen upstream from the bridge west of the Rte. 36/66 intersection. This diversion is for the Swede Ditch, which flows southwest in two channels. The ditch serves customers along the way, then continues through Longmont to Union Reservoir. The Palmerton Ditch flows parallel to the Rough and Ready before ending in Burch Lake — the Longmont water supply at the Wade Gaddis Plant on Rte. 66. The river to the south of Lyons town limits has a spaghetti-like network of ditches. The most prominent is the Oligarchy Ditch that flows into and out of McIntosh Lake and into Longmont, where it can be seen running down the center of 21st St. Closer to downtown Lyons, the rock structure just below the Black Bear Hole that splits the river feeds the Supply Ditch. The ditch’s canal runs parallel to the town’s Continue Water on Page 14
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LOOKING UP The library is the place for discovery, learning, playing, and fun By Kara Bauman Redstone Review LYONS – As the fall season paints our foothills in gold and crimson, your Lyons Community Library remains a place for belonging, discovering, and learning. Whether you’re preparing for life’s challenges, stretching your creative muscles, or simply enjoying a welcoming space, our fall calendar has something for you. Preparing for the Unexpected: Anatomy of a Disaster Workshop Disaster, whether wildfires, floods, or sudden storms, can bring the unexpected. This seminar, led by the Boulder County Office of Disaster Management, offers a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when disaster strikes. Participants will walk through a minute-by-minute overview of the actions first responders and local officials take—from the first alarm to long-term recovery. You’ll leave with practical knowledge and preparedness steps for your family. All participants will also receive preparedness supplies. The Workshop will take place on Tuesday, September 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lyons Library. Chess for Kids: Learn Chess with Chess Wizards Calling all students in kindergarten through fifth grade: Chess Wizards is bringing its lively and interactive chess program to the Library. Wheth-
er your child is brand-new to the game or already a budding strategist, they’ll enjoy lessons, group activities, and fun competitions. This is the first of an eight-week session, and by signing up, your child will be registered for future lessons with an expectation to attend all. The chess program will take place on Wednesday, September 24 at 3:30 p.m. at the Lyons Library. Staying Steady, Staying Present: A Mindful Approach to Falls Prevention Falls can happen to anyone, but prevention is possible. This interactive workshop blends evidence-based fall prevention strategies with mindfulness meditation techniques. Facilitators from Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, Boulder County Health, and Intermountain Health will guide participants in exercises to cultivate awareness, improve balance, and apply safety strategies to daily life. The workshop will take place on Thursday, September 25 at 10 a.m. at the Lyons Library. Dance, Discover, and Play— En Español y Inglés: Bilingual Dances with Dandelion Arts Collective Educator Mimi Ferrie Lee invites children to move, imagine, and explore in a bilingual program filled with music, theater games, props, and stories. Conducted in English and Spanish, this program celebrates creativity and language learning in a joyful space. Registration is appreciated but not
required. The bilingual dance program will take place on Thursday, September 25 at 3:45 p.m. at the Lyons Library. College Application Season Made Easier with Common App Boot Camp and Drop-in High school seniors, bring your laptops and questions. College application season is stressful, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Best-selling novelist and longtime college instructor Manette Ansay will lead a workshop on Tuesday, September 30 at 4 p.m. at the Lyons Library to help students draft activity lists, brainstorm essays, and tackle supplementals, followed by drop-in help at 5:30 p.m. for one-on-one support. Whether you’re polishing a personal statement or creating a strategy for multiple schools, this is your chance to receive expert advice — free of charge. Books, Brews, and Conversation: Pints & Pages at MainStage Brewing This month’s title is The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler, a near-future novel about newly discovered intelligent octopuses, exploring themes of communication, consciousness, and the boundaries between human and nonhuman worlds. Grab a pint, settle in with fellow readers, and join the discussion. Pints and Pages will be held at MainStage Brewing at the corner of Main St. and Fifth Ave. – Tuesday, October 7 at 6 p.m.
Music in Community: Ukulele Group Discover the joy of music-making with Kay Miller of the Rocky Mountain Ukulele Orchestra. Players ages 16 and up are invited for an evening of singing a n d strumming across genres. Bring your own instrument or borrow one of the library’s while supplies last. Registered participants receive a chord chart in advance. Some basic knowledge of chords is helpful, but enthusiasm is the most important requirement. The Ukulele Group will meet on Wednesday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lyons Library. Your Library, Your Community These programs are just a sample of what’s happening this fall at your Lyons Community Library. Browse our collections, explore the Library of Things, use our spaces, or find a quiet corner to read. We hope you’ll find something that inspires, informs, or connects you with others in our vibrant community. We open 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 303-823-5165 or email info@ lyonsregionallibrary.com with any questions. For more events, details, and registration, please visit our website’s calendar. Kara Bauman is the Director of the Lyons Community Library. She’s an avid fly angler, enjoys craft beer, and travels extensively to see her favorite band, Widespread Panic.
The warm welcome of Honorable Harvest Tea Shop and Apothecary By Janaki Jane Redstone Review LYONS – Walking into the Honorable Harvest Tea Shop and Apothecary in Lyons felt like walking into my grandma’s house. I felt embraced by the slight sweet smell in the air, and the mixed collection of solid wood, twentieth-century tables and chairs with plants and doilies on them encouraged me to find a comfy chair, order a cup of tea, and stay. So, I did.
chatted. I asked for the wi-fi to take notes, and she said “We don’t have Wi-Fi. We want to discourage the use of computers, and encourage community and conversation.” So, we drank tea and talked. I loved the tea Krista had blended for me: it was perfect for me and for that moment. We sat together for almost an hour, finding we had a lot in common. The longer I was there, the more serene and rested I felt. I am convinced that the lack of Wi-Fi contributed to
and Community Studio. The two businesses are working together to create a supportive, healing, creative space that is larger in spirit than either of them alone. Honorable Harvest is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed Mondays). They are on Facebook, Instagram, and honorable-harvest.com. Their phone number is 303-823-5507.
The “tea mistress” as I will call her, Krista, asked me if I would like a cup of tea. When I said “yes,” she asked me what kind of herbs I liked. I mentioned a few, and she said, “have a seat and I’ll bring it to you.” I wandered a bit, and found a plant and herb exchange board, books for adults and children on growing and using herbs and native plants in every way imaginable: in cooking, in teas, for healing, potpourris, ornamental gardens, and all kinds of arts, and a lot more. While I wandered, I met three women who were sitting outside at a table under an umbrella, talking. I asked them what they like about the shop. “Being around the energy of plants and all the teas and people who want to talk,” they said. They mentioned that it was peaceful, which keeps them coming back. The display cases in the store are various kinds and colors of antique furniture. Nothing is matched: not the tables and their chairs, nor the cabinets or the bookshelves. It feels welcoming and restful. There is row upon row of jars of dried herbs, there are cards and books, salves and tinctures, cosmetics, clothes, and collectibles. Nothing feels fussy, and each new display had something interesting to look at or learn about. There was something for everyone; for adults and for children of all ages and interests. Krista brought me a teapot with a sieve holding the loose herbs and very hot water, then a lovely bone-china teacup and saucer with a magical crystal-ended, itty-bitty silver spoon, and some honey. I was the only one in the store at the moment, and she asked if I would mind if she sat with me. I was happy to have her join me, and we sat and
that sense of release and ease. Honorable Harvest is the vision of owner Amelia Hight, a certified herbalist and Native Plant Master. Her father owned a store in Taos for over 40 years where he sold osha, kinnikinnick, mullein and other mostly wild gathered herbs. She is currently traveling in Croatia, and wrote to me that “my father is an herbalist and some of my earliest memories are gathering herbs with him in the mountains outside of Taos, NM. My dad taught me to love and respect the earth and the plants and to view our relationship with them as mutual respect and protection.” Amelia said, “Honorable Harvest emphasizes eco-friendly packaging, responsible sourcing, and reducing waste. We offer personalized herbal remedies based on individual needs through consultations, as well as our tea service, including working with local practitioners with tea ceremonies.” Honorable Harvest is located at 304-C Main Street, sharing a wall and entranceway with the Warrior Soul Gallery
Janaki Jane writes on issues of society and mental health. She is co-director of BolderMind Talks and Tabletops: removing the barriers that keep too many from getting help, with funding from Boulder County and ARPA. She lives with her husband, off the grid in the foothills with the moose and birds for company.
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INSIGHT Lyons volunteers plant trees in fire-damaged areas By Lonni Pearce Redstone Review PINEWOOD – “This spring brought new life to our mountain – physically, mentally, spiritually.” Pearce Kelly Mahoney, Lyons resident whose family was affected by the July 2024 Stone Canyon fire, had this to say when asked about the impact of the Lyons Volunteers Tree Planting event of May 2025. The Lyons Volunteers (LoV), operating within Lyons Elevating All Fund (LEAF), serves Lyons by providing semi-skilled and unskilled labor for community members, distressed businesses and through supporting community events. Serving the greater Lyons community, LoV aims to demonstrate compassion in action for those with genuine needs and to strengthen our community bonds. This spring, the group organized a tree planting event to help Lyons residents in both Stone Canyon and on Eagle Ridge Road affected by the Stone Canyon fire. The
event was a tremendous success, with close to 100 volunteers who planted 3,100 trees over the span of two weekends. This project brought people of all ages together. What a wonderful turnout from our community.
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days would have taken any one family much more time, and feeling the support and care of the community was just as important as
Hummingbirds are all around us By Peter Butler Redstone Review LYONS – It’s Labor Day and it’s nice and cool first thing in the morning. Now that the blazing heat is easing off it’s very pleasButler ant to go outside after the sun rises and just soak up the new day. Looking at Blue Mountain on the northern horizon sometimes gives a clue to how clear the air is, and the sky gives some hints as to whether we might get a blessed afternoon shower. Of course I have my first cup of coffee with me. I’m not a fan of those chunky blobs of ceramic that look like a China bucket, but I prefer the ones that are slight-
ly narrower and a tad taller with a thin porcelain lip. This one is not Wedgwood though, just whatever I could find at the thrift store, so I am flexible on decoration. This cup has a rather pretty large pink rose, painted — no — printed, on the side like one of those Victorian flower paintings. As I raise the caffeinated chalice to my mouth there is a “zzzzzzzssshshshshsip” and a hummingbird swoops in fast and stops dead in front of my cup about 18 inches from my face. It took me a few seconds to realize that she was checking out the rose. We moved into our home in Lyons in October of 2000, and it was just as the hummingbirds had already migrated South for the season, so we didn’t see any until the following spring. I remember getting outside early one April morning to go skiing
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flying to an altitude of 50 feet and then doing a death dive at a hundred miles per hour with a 10g pull up at the bottom is not among them. The diminutive female can sometimes be spotted perched near ground level and you can only wonder at her thoughts. Then as summer proceeds the juveniles start buzzing around the feeder. They are so tiny and it is humbling to think that when they have added some An Anna’s Hummingbird sips a sweet summer snack. KEVIN weight they will be ready for REES AUDUBON PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS. a flight from Texas to Mexico in a single night. and a hummingbird came, stared me in the I have friends who say they don’t put out face, and pretty much blurted “Where’s our feeders because they don’t want our visitors syrup?” There was snow everywhere and to become dependent. I accept that wildthis tiny torpedo needed a fill up. ness, in the sense of not becoming habituatThat started our regular hanging of hum- ed to humans, is important, but I consider mingbird syrup outside the kitchen win- free fuel ups to be a compensation for the dow. Not the industrial red junk, but just myriad of insults that impede wildlife, such 25 percent granulated sugar in tap water. It as artificial light, habitat loss and noise in was such a treat to see them up close. And the oceans. sometimes have them whizz past your ear at So I thought I knew hummingbirds pretty very high speed. well until I made a realization over the last Being an erstwhile almost scientist I start- few days — the amount of time spent looked keeping records of arrival dates. There’s ing for flowers and rejecting items that only a word for it — phenology — the study of look like flowers. In the last month this has the track of seasonal changes. The Japanese included a Budweiser can, a red T-shirt, a have recorded the date of the first cherry red cleaning cloth, that red dangly toggle blossoms for centuries. Not to be confused on a string that is part of the garage door with lumps on your head, which is phrenol- openers, and the bright orange casing of a ogy with an R. leaf blower. Those numbers only increased my sense It only takes a moment for the hummer of wonder. At our place just above Apple to determine that a bright object is not a Valley Road our first male broadtail always nectar-containing flower but now I wonder gets here between April 10 and April 18. how much time the little hunter gatherers The rufous hummingbirds are even more must waste every day checking out brightpunctual — nailing July 22 — almost every ly-colored but useless modern objects. We year plus or minus one day. will appreciate them for the next few weeks Then there are the display flights. Male that they remain here and then we’ll clean homo sapiens has some pretty cheesy ways of out the feeders ready for next Spring. trying to impress the opposite gender but
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VIEWPOINT Shey finds her new home in Lyons By Kristen Bruckner Redstone Review LYONS – A new community member has recently found her home in Lyons. Weighing in at nearly five tons, a sculpture named “Shey” has landed in Bohn Park and has been immediately enjoyed by local families, active seniors, and daily visitors to town. Shey is a large Lion carved from pink sandstone originating from a quarry near Lyons by accomplished Colorado sculptor, Kimmerjae Marcus of Lafayette. She is a permanent gift donated by a generous benefactor, Greg Fitzsimmons of Lafayette. Both Kimmerjae Marcus and Greg Fitzsimmons had special connections to Lyons and an affinity for the artsy community and felt that a public park in Lyons was where Shey belonged.
Kimmerjae Marcus, the creator of Shey said, “Lyons has always come up first for me in imagining happiest places where Shey might land. The material is sandstone from the region around Lyons, and she is a Lion-like creature. Bringing her near to where she came out of the Earth is compelling, as this helps connect people to aspects of a unique place.” It took over six years of work from a large unfinished “mother stone” to its current form, a lounging, majestic being inviting kids to play on, adults to sit and contemplate, and even a senior exercise class to perform their pushups against her sides. Through her local connections, Kimmerjae Marcus approached the town back in April about bringing the
massive work here. With a lot of logistical navigation with public works and town staff, a large crane finally lifted her into Bohn Park in mid-August. The Board of Trustees officially accepted Shey as a legacy donation and permanent art fixture for Lyons. The town is extremely grateful for Kimmer’s vision and the extremely generous financial support from Greg Fitzsimmons that allowed Shey to land here. In other art happenings, the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (L AHC) ha s completed a busy summer of public art installations. Ten new sculptures were installed through the heARTS of LYONS, an outdoor arts collection all over town sculpture loan program. New favorites Simone Paterno with her fun and include “Rusty eye-catching “Pop Tops” the Moose,” “Emma”, a young girl with her horse, and “Growing” along highway 36’s rust alley. “Ambiguous Family”, a beautiful, contemplative piece by returning artist Joe Norman has landed in the town triangle. Recently completed are the latest “creative outlets” painted public utility boxes. Youth artist Simone Paterno painted iconic images of Lyons including mountain biking and fishing on a formerly graffiti/sticker-laden outlet box in front of Lumber Liquors. Simone Paterno added a new element of professionalism by using a projection system and painting by headlamp in the night. Patty McNichol and Heidi Johnson, youth artists and commission members, recently completed the bollards or concrete pillars in front of the Lyons Fire Department. The transformation of this area has inspired the LAHC to select the utility box in front of the Fire Department for its next project. Artists interested in this commission, thanks to funding from the Lyons Community Foundation (LCF), will be awarded a stipend of $1,000. Any local artist interested in applying and/or being on the roster for privately funded sponsorship of residential utility boxes should also fill out this application or contact Kristen Bruckner, Public Art coordinator for the Town of Lyons. The LAHC has recently launched “Creative Neighbor-
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By Anthea Rice Redstone Review Long ago a neighbor woman gave me a concrete statue of the goddess Quan Yin She lived in my backyard for many years, emitting grace, shedding tears, bringing peace in a troubled garden. When I moved away from that place I went to live in a little house by a river and she sat under a huge Spruce tree bringing harmony to the air around her One night there was a massive flood and Quan Yin disappeared in the waters. For years now, I’ve revisited the site hoping to find a trace of her hoping to find and bring her home with me, the goddess of compassion, the one who weeps and feels and carries the suffering of others. It’s an exhausting job carrying the pain of others I wish I had her to do it with me. Anthea Rice September 2025
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Lyons Garden Club Chili Cook-Off scheduled By Sara Erickson Redstone Review LYONS – Chili season is almost upon us. Don’t miss the Lyons Garden Club (LGC) Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, October 25, at Mainstage Brewery. This popular event will be a fiery showdown full of flavor, fun, and spice. Do you have a chili recipe that can’t be beat? Bring on your best chili to the Cook-Off and win a great
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prize. We will award prizes in the red, green, and vegetarian categories and there is no entry fee. You can register online at the LGC website (www.lyonsgardenclub.com) or register in person on October 25th, starting at 3:30 p.m. Bring your chili in a labeled crockpot (on back) and labeled ladle and complete the ingredients card. Judging and sales will begin at 4:30 p.m. The Cook-Off will end at 7 p.m. or until we run out of chili (which happens) Tastes are available for $1 each ($5 for 5 tastes), or purchase a bowl for $5. Participants often purchase several tastes and then settle on a bowl of their favorite. Beverages will be available for purchase at Mainstage. Many thanks to Mainstage for their support of this event. The more entries, the more chili, the more fun. All proceeds from the Cook-Off will go to further enhancing our gardens, providing support to other gardening/ environmental projects in town and funding our scholarship program. Please contact Sue Wratten at steveandsuew@gmail.com or Sara Erickson at sarae403@gmail.com for more information. Messages can also be sent through our website. Check out our website to see our projects and events. Put your chili-cooking skills to the test or simply come grab a bowl (or samples) of chili before or after the Lyons Spooktacular Parade and enjoy the fun at Mainstage. Sara Erickson is a member of the Lyons Garden Club.
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SHOWCASE Wait till next year By Annie Muldrew-Pancoast Redstone Review “Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s successor or put its failures behind and start over again. That’s the way life is, and that’s the way baseball is.” - Bullet Bob” Feller, Cleveland pitcher R I V ERSIDE – Being an avid sports fan takes per se verance, patience, and backbone. Baseball fans of successful teams that have moved on are being treated to October ball games, culminating in the World Series. Unfortunately, this year our Colorado Rockies are not playing in these fall classics after yet another abysmal season. The team spent all 162 games trying to avoid having the very worst record in modern history of baseball chasing the 2024 Chicago White Sox team’s 41–121 disaster. As it is, the Rockies’ 2025 record is the very worst of all the teams in both leagues. Instead of advancing, our Rockies are booking vacation plans and tee-times — once again. Being a fan can be so painful, heart-wrenching, and bittersweet.
But just like in life, every day of baseball dawns a brand new day filled with hope. Yesterday’s failures are on the back burner. So many of my feelings throughout each baseball season are echoed in a timeless autobiography by Doris Kearns Goodwin, historian and writer. Reading Wait Till Next Year — A Memoir is an annual delight of mine as I begin each baseball season with renewed hope for our Rockies’ success. Reading like a novel, it tells the tale of a young girl growing up in post-war 1950s in Rockville Centre, Long Island, on a tree-lined street with single-family houses where children from the neighborhood played for hours For her 6th birthday, Doris’s father, Michael Kearns, gave her a red score book which opened up her world to Brooklyn Dodger baseball. As they listened to games together on the radio, he taught her the symbols to record every batter and pitcher in every inning. She explains, “I had the luck to fall in love with baseball at the start of an era of pure delight for New York fans. In each of the nine seasons from 1949–1957 — spanning much of my childhood — we would watch one of the three New York teams — the Dodgers, Giants, or Yankees — compete in the World Series.” (p. 18) Just like that thrill that runs through me when I arrive at Coors Field to look out at that pristine emerald ball field, what an experience for Doris the first time she finally got to go to Ebbets Field in person with her dad — red score book in hand — and take in the crowds, the whipping flags, the glorious field of green, and the smell of hot dogs and popcorn.
There she reveled in seeing her heroes up front and in person: Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider, Roy Campanella, Pee Wee Reese, Gil Hodges, Don Newcombe, the entire Dodger team. Before players were free agents, the team rosters stayed intact for years when “fans gave their loyalty to a team, knowing the players that they loved
Local writer and lifelong Rockies fan, Annie Muldrew-Pancoast, reminds us that baseball—and life—always offers another chance, another season, and always hope. would hold the same positions and, year after year, exhibit the same enduring quirks and irritating habits.” (pp. 18–19) Two events happened close together changing Doris’s young life forever. The Dodgers played their last-ever game at Ebbets Field on September 24, 1957, before moving across the country to Los Angeles, breaking the hearts of Brooklyn fans. Then, a month after the dejected Dodger fan’s
15th birthday, her cherished mother died of heart complications at 51 on February 22, 1958. It would be 14 years later that she would lose her beloved father to a heart attack. But her love of baseball followed her through her later years after she married and raised a family in Massachusetts, adopting the Boston Red Sox, “perpetual bridesmaids, exciters of hope and destroyers of dreams.” (p. 254). When the Sox lost yet again in the World Series in 1986, her two youngest sons consoled her with “Don’t worry, Mom. They’ll win next season.” Wise words out of the mouths of babes we Rockies fans should take to heart. There is always another season. There is always another chance. There is always hope. Take heart, Rockies fans. The title rings true: Wait Till Next Year! The next time you’re at Coors Field, check the 20th Street side of the stadium between Gates D and E where you will find a walkway area with inlaid bricks. Brick Number 1334 is in memory of Michael Francis Aloysius Kearns. Avid sports fan, bookworm, and mountain gardener, Annie Muldrew-Pancoast is a local freelance writer currently with a monthly column in the Allenspark Wind. She has her M.A. from CU and has now retired from decades of teaching in the SVVSD. She spends some of her “free” time volunteering for the Friends of Longmont Library and also keeping the family Roadside Library well-stocked. Annie and her husband, Stacy enjoy living in Riverside – for over 42 years and counting.
PT, DPT, Board Certified Sports Some other health specialists are Derrick Health care is growing in Lyons doon Specialist, opened Lyons PT 26 years ago. Johnstone, who opened Redstone Dental The clinic treats various musculoskeletal Studio two years ago. RedstonedentalstuBy Bronwyn Muldoon Redstone Review
LYONS – Patients around the nation are waiting longer and longer to see doctors in family medicine Muldoon and other specialties. The times are even longer if it’s a first-time visit, according to a new survey by the American Medical Association. The results indicate something that has been long observed and forecasted: The United States does not have enough doctors to serve its growing population. The shortage is particularly noticeable in primary care. Thankfully, in the Lyons Community, two new primary care practitioners have opened their doors. These practitioners join an existing foundation of exceptional, personalized and convenient healthcare services in Lyons. Access to healthcare services is critical to good health and there are several advantages to having a local practitioner. Choosing a private medical practice over a large hospital can have several benefits in terms of quality of care. For instance, private practices often offer a more personalized approach, allowing patients to develop a closer relationship with their primary care physician or specialist. This can result in a better understanding of the patient’s medical history, preferences, and specific healthcare needs. These clinics tend to also promote preventive and
wellness-oriented care, offering customized treatment. A recent AMA Physician Practice Benchmark Survey showed that 49.1 percent of U.S. physicians delivering patient care work in private practices 100 percent owned by physicians compared to hospital owned clinics. Dr. Eric Harker, MD recently opened Human Touch Health. He has been practicing Internal Medicine/ Primary Care Dr. Harker (Adults) for over 20 years in Boulder. He recently decided to open a clinic in Lyons and began seeing patients this month. He can be reached at humantouchhealth.org or at 720-945-9745. Lyons Health and Wellness: Megan Foreman and Josh Tueting, both Nurse Practitioners, started their clinic two and a half years ago. Megan Foreman is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who also has experience in Urgent Care. Josh, in addition to working in primary care is a Men’s Health Specialist. Both can be reached at LyonsHealthandWellness.com or 303-498-5941. Additional Healthcare services in Lyons include: Lyons Chiropractic: Joe Meckle has been practicing in Lyons for 40 years. Joe specializes in acute and chronic pain, work injuries and much more. He can be reached at 303-823-6664. Lyons Physical Therapy: Bronwyn Mul-
conditions, injuries, post surgical rehabilitation, injury prevention, and treatments to restore movement, strength and flexibility to your daily activities. Check them out at LyonsPT.com or call 303-823-8813. Stillwater Healing Arts: Sara Hart studied medicine at the National University of Natural Medicine. There, she obtained a doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine and a masters Dr. Hart degree in Oriental medicine. Hart offers integrative healthcare to individuals seeking to achieve optimal health as well as those working to manage complex disease. She can be reached at stillwaterhealingarts.com or 303-823-9355. Carol Conigliaro has been practicing acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for 25 years in Lyons and Boulder. She was an organic farmer and herbalist and was drawn to Chinese medicine Conigliaro because it is a complete medical model that has helped people for thousands of years. She earned her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine in 2000. Although she enjoys treating a wide range of disorders, musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation have always been a focus of Carol’s practice. She can be reached at 303-819-2713. Travels with Redstone D ylan McDonald brought his copy of the Redstone to Athens on a work trip recently and made sure to snap a pic on the Acropolis! Take the Redstone with you on your next trip and send us your photos showing where the Redstone has traveled. Send your photos to redstarnews5@gmail.com.
dio.com; 303-823-6006 and Amy Lowell, an Occupational Therapist opened her clinic this month, specializing in neurodivergent children 720-310-5412. In such a small community, we are very lucky to have various health care practiContinue Health Care on Page 14
The power of the small
By Sally White King Redstone Review My new friend has departed She ate a large fly..... The whole purpose of her presence here But it was long enough for me to Fall in love Cinnamon brown and beautiful And accomplished, capable of being here In a way I will forever struggle with. 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.
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WHAT’S COOKIN’ The last of the summer’s bounty — lentil salad By Barbara Shark Redstone Review LYONS – In this early fall I cook with an eye toward seasonal ingredients while hanging on to the last of Shark the summer’s bounty. The last of the tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and green beans are particularly precious. Here’s a lentil salad adapted from Yotam Ottolenghi’s Plenty. First prepare roasted tomatoes. They are easy to make and a great condiment to have
on hand. Halve cherry tomatoes or small Romas and place, cut side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment. I do this in the toaster oven. Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, some crushed, chopped garlic, and a little salt. Bake at 275°F for an hour and a half until collapsed but still juicy. Store in a jar, covered in a thin layer of olive oil, in the fridge. Place half a small, thinly sliced red onion in a bowl with a big pinch of salt and a tablespoon of red wine vinegar. Let it marinate while you cook a cup of black or French green lentils, about twenty minutes.
I used Rancho Gordo black caviar lentils — so superb. Drain. Then, while lentils are warm, toss with two tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and the onions and vinegar. When cool, stir in lots of chopped parsley, dill and chives. On a platter or individual plates, layer the lentils and onions with roasted tomatoes and crumbled blue cheese. I like mild Amish blue here but the original recipe calls for gorgonzola. As winter squash comes to the market, add roasted half-moons of butternut squash.
Galton Blackiston’s Quail Scotch Eggs and tomato dipping sauce By Catherine Metzger Redstone Review SAN MIGUEL COUNTY – My mother-inlaw gave me two dozen quail eggs as we left her Boulder home after our midsummer sojourn to the Front Range. I thanked her but I had never before handled a quail egg or much less cooked with them. I quailed in apprehension. Then purposefulness overtook me, and, after cruising YouTube, I found Galton Blackiston’s recipe for Quail Scotch Eggs and dipping sauce. “Ladies love them,” Blackiston says in his video. I liked that idea. They’d be good to serve at bridge club, a baby or wedding shower as an appetizer or they could help fill out your picnic basket. Blackiston’s results looked and sounded delicious, and so I made the commitment to try his recipe. And now, I can attest they are not only cute and tiny, they are delicious — and far less scary to handle than I thought. So, what’s there not to love? Well, the two hours of preparation for only five minutes of cooking, that’s what. But they are fun, nevertheless. They should be made for a special event when you have company. Quail Scotch Eggs and Tomato Dipping Sauce
Blackiston insists that you let the quail eggs cook exactly 2 minutes and 30 seconds. (Set a timer.) Since I am at 7,000 feet above sea level and the recommended adjustment is a 2 percent increase for every 1,000 feet, it is estimated that the cooking time at 7,000 feet above sea level will be approximately 2 minutes and 51 seconds. When the time is up, remove the quail eggs from saucepan and place in the same bowl of ice water used for the tomato. Gently peel the quail eggs,
Serves 4 to 6 people Preparation: 2 hours Cooking time: 5 minutes Ingredients 24 quail eggs 750 g sausage meat (I used half sausage and half ground pork. I added a bit more salt to the sausage mix to season the ground pork.) 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Pepper to taste 1 egg 2 teaspoons chopped chives 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley Seasoned flour (1/2 cup flour, 1 tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper) 1 whole egg and ¼ cup whole milk 2 ½ cups fresh bread crumbs (I made my own using 4 slices of brioche loaf bread.) Ingredients for Tomato Sauce 85 g/1/2 cup tomato ketchup 50 ml/3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon oil. (He uses rapeseed, I used sunflower oil.) 50 ml/3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar (I used champagne vinegar.) 1 tomato, peeled 2 shallots, finely chopped or use spring onions (I used 2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion) 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Barbara Shark is an artist and author of How I Learned to Cook, an Artist’s Life and lives near Lyons, Colorado.
2 or 3 leaves of fresh tarragon or ¼ teaspoon dried 5 drops Tabasco sauce 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper Directions 1. Fill a small saucepan with water deep enough to cover your tomato, and bring the water to a boil. Remove the stem of the tomato and incise the bottom of the tomato with an X. Drop the tomato in the boiling water and let it parboil for 2 minutes. Remove from boiling water and place in a bowl of ice water. Remove the peel. Set tomato aside. 2. In the same saucepan, bring the water back to the boil and lower the quail eggs gently into the water. If you are at sea level,
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VOICES ARE HEARD We are strongest when we stay connected By Christopher Peraro and Cherie Maureaux Redstone Review LYONS – September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. As Mental Health Counselors with Lyons Elevating Peraro and All Fund (LEAF), we invite you to honor Maureaux this occasion by raising awareness, educating yourself with free resources, joining in community events, promoting hope, and normalizing help-seeking. We are strongest when we stay connected — both as neighbors and as a community that can recognize early warning signs and link people to supports. Please read on to learn how you can become a LEAF Point of Light and join our local circle of helpers.
LEAF offers free or low-cost community events through our Front Porch and Fireplace wellness series, to strengthen connection and wellbeing. Currently, LEAF is sponsoring several Introduction to Fly Fishing in the St. Vrain Creek excursions in September and early October. These offerings are free, except for the cost of a temporary fishing license, and are hosted by Blaine Davis of local Wildcat Mountaineering on the beautiful Planet Bluegrass grounds. Equipment is provided and no experience is necessary. Go to LEAF’s website at leaflyons.org and click on the Front Porch Offerings tab to sign up.
For our kids, LEAF is sponsoring Joy and the Shooting Stars, a social-emotional learning theater program at Lyons Elementary School (LES) and Lyons Middle Senior High School (LMSHS). Rehearsals are held right after school. LES sign-ups open September 16, with rehearsals beginning September 23. The LMSHS program launches January 2026. See LEAF’s website for information and how to sign up. This interactive program helps our students build confidence, emotional awareness, and camaraderie. These types of community connections combined with trained, trusted points of contact in the community who have resources and know how to help quickly when someone is in crisis or in need, are key components of suicide intervention. Educating ourselves is also important. Here’s a list of some warning signs of a person contemplating suicide, according to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Giving away possessions; saying goodbye or preparing to leave permanently; tying up loose ends i.e., organizing papers; making or changing a will; stockpiling pills or purchasing a weapon; expressing hopelessness (“Nothing matters,” “You’d be better off without me”); withdrawing from loved ones or activities; and increasing use of alcohol or drugs. If you notice these signs — or even suspect someone is struggling — speak with them directly and/ or notify a Gatekeeper: someone trained to recognize a crisis i.e., parents, friends, teachers, clergy, health providers, first responders, LEAF counselors. If you’d like to learn more, start, or deepen your role as a Gatekeeper or helper, consider the QPR Online Gatekeeper Training — a one-hour course that can equip you to save a life. LEAF offers sponsorships for this low-cost, online training. Email cherie@leaflyons.org to inquire about how to register and for financial assistance. If interested, you can join in serving as part of a community resource group or a LEAF Point of Light in our suicide intervention initiative, in the ways you would like to help — or you can simply take the training to learn how to talk to someone who is feeling suicidal and how and where to get help for someone in crisis. On September 24, LEAF will host a community get Continue Connected on Page 14
B •R •I •E •F •S to answer any questions. * Lyons Fire officials would like to hear local opinions on areas of concern the community may have. * Please contact Lyons Fire with any thoughts you may have if you are unable to attend this meeting. For more information, contact Steven J. Pischke at spischke@lyonsfire.org or at 303-823-6611 the office. Siren upgrade takes place throughout Boulder County
BOULDER – The outdoor emergency sirens warn community members about weather related emergencies, and depending on programming, hazardous materials and wildfires. Sirens are meant to reach and be heard by people that are outside, not indoors. With the siren upgrade, it’s a good opportunity for community members to sign up for emergency alerts at: www.BoCoAlert. com. This system allows all community members in Boulder County to be notified of emergency situations in a variety of ways including on their cell phone, home, work phones, text messaging, and email. Community members are encouraged to review their own emergency preparedness plans and discuss what they would do in the event of a flash flood or other emergency. For more information about personal preparedness, including upcoming training courses, please visit: www.BoulderODM.gov. Next blood drive
LYONS – Did you know that someone needs blood every two seconds? And there is a critical shortage. Please join us for the next blood drive at the Lyons Regional Library at 451 4th Ave. Lyons on Monday, October 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit https://vit.la/qb90ag to schedule an appointment or put on your calendar. One Book, One Village: A community reading project
ALLENSPARK – This event is designed to bring our neighbors together by encouraging everyone to read and discuss the same book. We’ve chosen a historical book with appeal for many age levels, Homesteading Big Owl, by Katherine G. Garetson. Taken from Garetson’s journals, the book shares tales of her 1914 experiences settling the homestead she named “Big Owl,” the namesake for Big Owl Road off of Highway 7. On Sunday, November 9 at 2 p.m., you are invited to Tree Huggers for a conversation about “Homesteading Big Owl.” Allenspark historian, Edie DeWeese, will lead the discussion and the nice people at Tree Huggers will provide brewed coffee, tea, and light snacks. Specialty coffee drinks will be available for purchase. RSVP to treehtco@ gmail.com if you plan to join us on November 9. Copies of “Homesteading Big Owl” are available for purchase in the Tree Huggers shop at 79 Bus. Rte. 7 in Allenspark.
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CHOICES dazzled the world by winning JeopWriting a history of AI by using AI to write about itself Watson ardy!, showcasing advanced natural language processing. The 2012 breakthrough *Editor’s note: A friend of mine, from my graduate school days in Boulder, who I keep in touch with, Don Hurst, told me he was researching AI. He is retired now and he sent me this history of AI, composed by AI Hurst which I found fascinating and thought that our readers would enjoy reading about how this whole AI thing evolved, written from its own artificial electronic point of view. This has not been edited by Redstone Review.
What I did: Intrigued by the multifaceted nature of Artificial What I did: Intrigued by the multifaceted nature of Artificial Intelligence, I wondered what kind of history an AI tool might craft about its own evolution. I prompted tools like ChatGPT and Grok, developed by xAI, to write a history of AI from its inception to the present in flowing prose, avoiding bullet points. Usually, my queries of this kind yielded structured outlines, but this time, I sought a rich, narrative account. Don Hurst “Write a history of AI from conception to the present in prose and not bullet points” The story of artificial intelligence (AI) begins not with circuits or code, but with the human imagination, stretching back to ancient times when myths whispered of mechanical beings endowed with life. In Greek tales, Talos, a bronze giant, guarded Crete, while ancient Chinese artisans crafted intricate automata, hinting at a timeless fascination with creating intelligence. These early dreams, though fanciful, planted seeds that would germinate centuries later, when philosophy and science began to intertwine. In the 17th and 18th centuries, thinkers like Gottfried Leibniz and René Descartes pondered whether thought itself could be mechanized. Leibniz’s work on formal logic sketched a blueprint for reasoning machines, while Descartes imagined the mind as distinct from the body, sparking debates about whether a machine could ever think. By the 19th century, Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine, a mechanical marvel designed to compute complex mathematics, brought these ideas closer to
reality. Though never fully built, the engine inspired Ada Lovelace, who saw beyond mere numbers, envisioning a machine that could manipulate symbols to create music or art—an early glimpse of AI’s potential. The 20th century gave AI its theoretical backbone. In 1936, Alan Turing formalized computation with his Turing Machine, a universal device capable of solving any computable problem. His later question, “Can machines think?” posed in 1950, crystallized the challenge of AI and intro-
users. Yet, the era’s optimism outpaced reality. Limited computing power and overblown promises led to the first “AI winter” in the 1970s, as funding dried up and skepticism grew. The 1980s saw a revival with expert systems, programs like MYCIN that mimicked human expertise in narrow domains, such as medical diagnosis. Japan’s Fifth Generation project fueled global excitement, while the rediscovery of neural networks, powered by the backpropagation algorithm
duced the Turing Test, a benchmark for machine intelligence. Meanwhile, in 1943, Warren McCulloch and Walter Pitts modeled artificial neural networks inspired by the human brain, laying a foundation for machine learning. These ideas converged in 1956 at the Dartmouth Conference, where John McCarthy, Marvin Minsky, and others coined the term “artificial intelligence.” They dreamed of machines that could reason, learn, and mimic human cognition, launching AI as a formal discipline. The early years were marked by bold ambition. Programs like the Logic Theorist, developed by Herbert Simon and Allen Newell in 1955, proved mathematical theorems, while McCarthy’s Lisp language became AI’s lingua franca. By the 1960s, ELIZA, a rudimentary chatbot, simulated conversation, delighting and surprising
in 1986, hinted at deeper learning. But expert systems proved brittle, and by the late 1980s, another AI winter descended, as hype again outstripped results.The 1990s and 2000s marked a shift toward data-driven AI. Machine learning algorithms, like support vector machines, began to excel at pattern recognition. In 1997, IBM’s Deep Blue defeated chess champion Garry Kasparov, proving AI could master complex, rule-based challenges. The internet’s rise and growing computational power unleashed vast datasets, fueling advances. Google’s search algorithms quietly harnessed AI, while Geoffrey Hinton’s 2006 work on deep belief networks revived neural networks, setting the stage for a revolution. That revolution erupted in the 2010s, driven by deep learning. In 2011, IBM’s
of AlexNet, a deep neural network that dominated image recognition, marked a turning point. Powered by GPUs and massive datasets, deep learning transformed AI. By 2016, Google’s DeepMind AlphaGo defeated Go champion Lee Sedol, mastering a game of near-infinite complexity. Voice assistants like Siri and Alexa became household staples, while the 2017 introduction of the Transformer architecture revolutionized language models, leading to systems like BERT and GPT-2 that could understand and generate human-like text. The 2020s saw AI become ubiquitous. Open AI’s GPT-3 in 2020 and ChatGPT in 2022 brought conversational AI to the masses, turning complex models into everyday tools. Multimodal systems like DALL·E generated images, music, and code, blurring the lines between human and machine creativity. By 2024, models like GPT-4, Anthropic’ s Claude, and open-source alternatives pushed boundaries further, while AI permeated industries from healthcare to autonomous driving. As of August 7, 2025, AI systems like xAI’s Grok 3 offer sophisticated reasoning and real-time insights, accessible via platforms like grok.com and mobile apps. Yet, with progress comes scrutiny. Ethical concerns—bias, misinformation, privacy, and the environmental cost of AI—have sparked global debates. Regulations like the EU’s AI Act aim to balance innovation with safety, while questions of access and equity linger. From ancient myths to modern marvels, AI’s journey reflects humanity’s quest to mirror its own intelligence. What began as philosophical musings has become a transformative force, reshaping how we work, create, and think. As AI continues to evolve, its future remains as uncertain as it is exhilarating, a story still being written.” Don Hurst Earned a Master of Science from the University of Missouri, he was a consultant at NCAR and taught computer science at multiple universities while working as a computer systems librarian. He freelanced programming in Los Angeles and San Francisco, also appeared as a movie extra in various films. He is now retired and lives with his wife near Seattle, learning Python and exploring AI.
Lyons Hootenanny celebrates five years of music and community By Daryl McCool Redstone Review LYONS – Lyons has always been a town where music and community walk hand in hand. From the beloved RockyGrass McCool and Rocky Mountain Folk Festival to the local open mic nights and jam circles, gathering around music is part of the town’s identity. Five years ago, that spirit gave birth to another tradition: the Lyons Hootenanny. Co-hosted by LEAF (Lyons Elevating All Fund) and the Lyons Community Foundation, the Hootenanny began in 2020 as a way to bring neighbors together in a joyful setting while raising funds for programs that care for those in need. Part fundraiser, part festival, part old-fashioned community gathering, the event quickly became a late-summer highlight. The word “hootenanny” itself comes from the folk music scene of the 1960s, a name for gatherings where people played, sang and celebrated together. The Lyons Hootenanny has stayed true to that spirit. From the start, it has been built around live music, dancing, great local food and drink, and a chance for the entire community to relax by the river while doing good for their neighbors. This year’s fifth annual Hootenanny marked an important milestone as the first event held at the newly updated RiverBend facility. Nestled along the banks of the St. Vrain River, RiverBend has long been one of the most scenic gathering spaces in town, and its recent upgrades made it an even more perfect backdrop for the day. The afternoon was filled with the sound of music, laughter and the joyful hum of
neighbors reconnecting. Children played along the riverbank, families watched the famous rubber duck race, and friends caught up over local food and drink. The event showcased Lyons at its best: smalltown charm, natural beauty and a deep commitment to caring for one another. Of course, none of this would have been
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Watching the duck race at the 2025 Hootenanny. CATHY RIVERS possible without the extraordinary support of sponsors. The Hootenanny is not just a celebration — it is a fundraiser that sustains LEAF’s work throughout the year. Local businesses, organizations and individuals step up time and again to make it possible. This year, LEAF extends its thanks to: 24-7 Restoration; Baer Forestry; Brian McCann; CEMEX; Colorado Lending
The Way Back Bar; Titan Vans; Tucker Group Real Estate; Wildcat Mountaineering; KGNU; Mayama Dance Studio; Oskar Blues; Pearls for Good; River Bend; Simone Paterno; and Spirit Hound Distillers. “Events like the Hootenanny remind us how deeply Lyons cares for its neighbors,” said Kim Hinzy, board chair of LEAF. “Every sponsor, every volunteer, and every
duck purchased translates into direct support for families in need here in our town.” The funds raised directly fuel LEAF’s five core programs: the Lyons Food Pantry, Lyons Meals on Wheels, Mental Wellness and Addiction Recovery services, Basic Needs and Resource Matching, and the Lyons Volunteers (LoV). These services quietly but powerfully impact the lives of hundreds of residents each year. For many attendees, the Hootenanny is as much about the feeling as it is about the fundraising. “It feels good to know that having a great afternoon with friends actually helps keep our community strong,” said one local resident. “It’s just Lyons — music, kindness and looking out for each other.” Looking back, it’s striking to see how the Hootenanny has grown in just five years. From its humble beginnings with a few tents and a stage by the river, it has become a polished, highly anticipated event. Each year, more people attend, more sponsors step forward, and more money is raised for vital community needs. The partnership between LEAF and the Lyons Community Foundation has ensured that this growth is sustainable, impactful and joyful. As Lyons celebrates five years of Hootenanny tradition, the event remains more than a fundraiser. It reflects what happens when a town comes together to care for its own. From the patio at RiverBend to the generosity of sponsors and volunteers, the Hootenanny continues to embody the very best of Lyons. Daryl McCool joined LEAF in 2024 and serves as Outreach Coordinator. She supports programming, events, social media communications, website, and outreach activities in our community.
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a difficult puzzle. Thirdly, when they are busy the wait for freshly prepared food can be longer than ideal. The brightest minds on Wall Street would struggle to solve these issues so it’s just as well that Bryce and Carly are two of the smartest people around and in conversation with them, I could instantly see that they apply some serious analytical thought to making things work even better. We spent some time together last week, and as I was taking some photographs outside, a family was finishing their lunch and spontaneously volunteered how delicious their food had been. Then a few minutes later, while we were talking, a couple approached and interrupted, and started raving about the quality of the bakery they had just encountered. That was two for two in about 20 minutes. While I was there, I watched as several customers choose their food and, in contrast to the big Longmont supermarkets, where it’s in and out and finished, every customer I saw was in a conversation about something real and mentally healthy. People come in for food and get a soothing experience at the same time. St Vrain Market, led by Bryce and Carly is striving to become a beacon of real food made by your Lyons neighbors with care and attention. There is a loyalty program where you subscribe $10 (which seems way too low to me) and get a 10 percent discount for 6 months. That is a serious bargain compared to the big box subscription plans. Get it while you can. So, I for one am rethinking my regular weekly trek to the Longmont big box stores. Having seen the variety and quality of the freshly made bread and other delights in St Vrain Market all of us could gain so much from buying some real food locally.
multimodal trail to a small diversion dam where river water is diverted and flows east to serve agricultural needs, as well as provide water to Longmont’s Nelson Flanders water treatment plant on 53rd St. Some of that water returns to Lyons as the town’s water supply. The Lyons Ditch originates at the upper end of LaVern Johnson Park. It branches off to feed the short artificial stream in the park and then flows largely underground through town. The seldom-used South Ledge Ditch originates at a concrete diversion structure on Rte. 7 west of town, runs above the high school and Lyons Valley Park before terminating at Hygiene Road. The Meadow Ditch also originates in the same area and provides irrigation water to the high school athletic fields. An offshoot of it also flows back into the river at Bohn Park through the play pool at the north end of the park. Of note, Bohn Park is irrigated using river water from a diversion structure just above the confluence. In a trade, the town uses its North St. Vrain water rights to divert South St. Vrain water. “First in time, first in right” determines who gets water The details of when, how and to whom water is diverted from the rivers of Colorado is complicated. Briefly, it’s based on a framework called prior appropriation where those holding legal water rights with earlier dates (senior rights) can divert and use water before those with rights with later dates (junior rights). The seniority is based on the first person (or the successive landowners) in the past to appropriate water and apply that water and thus has the first right to use that water today within a particular stream system; sometimes that first use can date back to the mid-19th Century. “First in time, first in right” is shorthand for the prior appropriation doctrine. Such appropriation relies on “beneficial use” of the water being extracted. The extraction must have reasonably efficient practices to place the water in use. The uses considered “beneficial” include such traditional uses as agricultural, municipal water supplies, and power generation, and newer, non-traditional uses like fish and wildlife culture, recreation, and snowmaking. That’s the short version of Colorado water rights, but the intricacies of Colorado water law have spawned an entire legal profession of water lawyers and courts to adjudicate water rights and disputes. The ditches and diversions here in Lyons and upstream and downstream are a critical part of Front Range history. Very little agriculture and much of the town of Lyons would not be here if it were not for the ingenuity and workmanship of these river diversions. But some of the practices that take water from the river are detrimental to the environment, such as the practice of “sweeping the river” whereby all the water is diverted, leaving but a trickle in the riverbed. The recent study commissioned by the town will contribute to understanding just how these river diversions can be coordinated for consistent flows for the benefit of the river ecology and the users who depend on its water.
well with hands: sausage meat, 1 tsp salt (if you use half ground pork, as I did; otherwise, omit the extra salt.) mustard, pepper, egg, chopped chives, and parsley. Spread between two sheets of waxed paper and roll out to 1/8 inch/or approximately 3 mm thick. 4. Take each peeled quail egg and coat with sausage mixture. Once the egg is coated with about 1/8 inch/3 mm of sausage, form the sausage around the egg to create a small, ball shape, rolling it between your palms to get a spherical shape. 5. In a small bowl, combine flour and salt and pepper. In a separate small bowl, beat egg and milk together. Place breadcrumbs in a soup bowl. Gently dredge first in flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and remove each with a fork, to let the liquid drain back into the bowl. Roll the balls in the breadcrumbs and set aside on a plate, cover and refrigerate. If you are serving these at dinner, you can do all of this in the morning and refrigerate them, bringing them out just before cooking in the evening 6. Make the dipping sauce: Cut off stemend of tomato and plunge your fingers in each cavity in the tomato to remove the seeds. Discard seeds or save to dry for next year’s garden. Cut the remaining tomato into small dice. Place diced tomato into small bowl. Add catsup, oil, white wine vinegar, shallots or onions, chives, tarragon, Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco and salt and pepper to taste. Mix all together and set aside. 7. About 5 minutes before serving your Scotch Eggs, have your salad-sized plates ready. Heat sunflower oil in a large, deep-sided pan and bring the oil from 160°–180° C/320°– 356° F. Using a slotted spoon or skimmer, gently lower the quail eggs into the hot oil and cook for approximately 5 minutes (It takes five minutes at 7,000 feet above sea level or two – three minutes at sea level.) turning the eggs occasionally until the eggs are golden. Have paper towels at the ready on a baking sheet by the pan. Place cooked eggs on sheet. Serve Scotch Eggs hot and garnish each plate with the tomato sauce.
Peter Butler was born in India and lived in a house facing a giant kapok tree. Growing up in England there were trees but never quite enough. After qualifying was biochemist there as a gradual evolution into being a graphic designer. He and his wife Deirdre moved to the States in 1997 and to Lyons in 2000. Finally, there are enough trees.
Volunteers Continued from Page 7 restore the land for all of mother nature.” In the spring, the Lyons Volunteers (LoV) will be organizing a Community Clean Up Day to help keep our town beautiful and cared for. This special day will bring neighbors together to pick up litter, clear brush, and tackle small projects that make a big difference in the look and feel of Lyons. Everyone is welcome to join: families, individuals, and groups. It will be a great way to give back, connect with others, and show pride in our community. Keep an eye out for the official date and details and plan to roll up your sleeves with LoV. In between larger events such as the Tree Planting and upcoming Community Clean Up, LoV continues to be busy with smaller projects for individual residents, such as tree trimming, yard clean up, and simple household maintenance for those who need assistance. If you’d like to learn more about LoV or LEAF or to sign up to be a volunteer, visit their website at: https://leaflyons.org/. Or, if you have a need for assistance, fill out the form by clicking the link at: https://leaflyons.org/lyons-volunteers/. In all of our projects, LoV brings willing hands, plenty of experience and skill, and hearts to serve.
Lyons’ resident Greg Lowell is a Lyons Town Board Trustee and serves as a liaison to the Ecology Advisory Board for the Lyons Town Board.
Lonni Pearce teaches writing at CU Boulder and is a member of LoV. She and her husband live in Pinewood Springs. Travels with Redstone Colleen Glenn-Wilson Stone Canyon) shared that she rarely took the time to read the paper thoroughly. On vacation, she tossed it in her bag to read while sitting at the Glenwood hot spring pools and finally got through it cover to cover. She decided then to make more time for the Redstone’s informative pages in the future. Take the Redstone with you on your next trip and send us your photos showing where the Redstone has traveled. Send your photos to redstarnews5@ gmail.com.
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.
Progress Continued from Page 5 the Lyons area (including Estes Park and West Longmont) rental market works out to $1,654 on average for a one-bedroom apartment. Lyons values range from $1,200 to $2,400 with an average of $1,766. As Leigh points out, “we are trying to serve the modest end of the market.” In comparison, rent at Lyons Valley Townhomes, which is set at sixty percent of AMI, is $1,955 for a two-bedroom apartment and $2,217 for a three-bedroom single-family home. Once these deed restricted units are counted as part of our affordable housing stock, our inventory of affordable housing will increase by nine units for a total of 81 units. This means that we will only need 15 more homes to meet our goal of twelve percent. Once the Boulder County Housing Authority is finished upgrading the mobile home site on Seward Street, it is my hope that we will be pretty close to the goal we set for ourselves when we adopted the Lyons Comprehensive Plan in 2023. When we compare our town to others in Boulder County, we are actually doing pretty well when it comes to affordable housing. According to the Boulder County dashboard which tracks affordable housing goals, only Lafayette is ahead of us with ten percent of their housing stock counted as deed restricted. Way to go, Lyons! Tanya Mercer-Daty is a Trustee on the Lyons Town Board. She has lived in Lyons for the past eight years after immigrating to the USA with her family in 2011.
Health Care Continued from Page 9 tioners. Staying local for your healthcare needs provides easier access to treatment, eliminating long wait periods for an appointment. Private practitioners also give personal, one-on-one treatment which typically leads to better quality of care. Next time you need health services, don’t hesitate to call one of the providers mentioned above, or seek out others in the area. Bronwyn Muldoon, a licensed physical therapist, owns Lyons Physical Therapy, 435 High St. in Lyons. Some of the things addressed at her clinic include but are not limited to: acute and chronic spinal pain (back and neck pain), postural dysfunction alignment, sports and performance-related injuries, repetitive/overuse-related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, muscles strains and sprains, and physical rehabilitation of all kinds. For more information call
Connected Continued from Page 11 together at Lyons Regional Library. We want to hear what the community thinks we need related to mental wellness in our town, give resources on what to do when engaging with a person who is depressed or thinking of self-harm, and to introduce and give an overview of LEAF’s Points of Light suicide intervention program. Also, on September 17, our local Bolder Mind mental health helpers will be at the Food Pantry between 3 p.m. — 6 p.m. at the LEAF building (304 2nd Avenue, Lyons) to talk and provide a wide array of wellness resources. Here in Lyons, suicide has touched our community deeply. In 2024, LEAF reported a significant increase in local deaths by suicide. Colorado also consistently ranks among the top 10 states for suicide rates — especially in mountain towns where access to care is limited. Awareness, compassion, education, and connection are our strongest defenses. Thank you for caring for our Lyons community. Together, we can create hope, strengthen our personal toolboxes, and support our neighbors in need. We hope to see you soon at a Gatekeeper class, watching a youth performance, or fishing on the St. Vrain. Christopher Peraro, MA, LPC is a LEAF Mental Health Counselor and Cherie Maureaux, LPC, LAC, ACS is a LEAF Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Program Director.
Shey Continued from Page 8 hoods” which allows for citizens to sponsor a ‘mini mural’ painted utility box in their yard by commissioning an artist directly. The only stipulation is that the boxes and the art designs must be pre-approved by town staff and the LAHC. Details may be found at: https://www.townoflyons. com/646/Creative-Outlets. The LAHC would like to officially welcome a new member to the commission, Rachel Taekla. Rachel and her husband Marcus recently moved to Lyons from Boulder. She is looking forward to getting involved in the public art scene and the community. If you have any ideas or suggestions for bringing more public art to your area of Lyons, please reach out or jump in. All community-based art involves the inspiration and effort of the community it serves.
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