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A simple delicious fish soup for a cool autumn day

By Barbara Shark Redstone Review

LYONS – I keep a good stock of favorite ingredients in the pantry, fridge and freezer so when time comes for supper, I can count on finding the makings of a delicious meal. The other day I had my five o’clock writing meeting and hadn’t made a plan for dinner afterwards. What can I cook? It was a cool, grey day so soup sounded good. Something hearty enough to be the whole meal with corn muffins or garlic bread on the side.

I remembered my trusty fish soup recipe, a simple, delicious dish. I had a head of fennel in the veggie drawer and onions in the pantry. With a can of fire roasted tomatoes, frozen pollack and shrimp, dinner was all set. Plus I could make the soup base in the afternoon and add the fish and shrimp just before we ate.

If you are using frozen fish and shrimp, thaw them first. I used about 2/3 pound of frozen pollack fillets and six large shrimp for two generous servings. We had a bit leftover for the next day’s lunch. This recipe is adaptable to whatever you have available. Use basil, tarragon or parsley instead of fennel, another variety of fish or scallops. Add green chile, celery, red peppers or potatoes. But do try this delicious version first.

A simple fish soup

Chop an onion and a head of fennel into thin slices that will fit on a soup spoon. Sauté these in a tablespoon of olive oil in a deep pot until translucent and almost tender. Add a couple cloves of garlic, smashed and minced, a teaspoon of fennel seeds and a big pinch of hot red pepper flakes. Pour in a 15-ounce tin of tomatoes, either pureed or chopped. Then add four cups of fish stock, vegetable stock, or water. I make a simple shrimp stock by cooking shrimp shells in four cups of water, with a hunk of the fennel top and a bit of onion, simmering it for 30 minutes, then straining it.

Bring the soup base to a boil then lower the heat and cook over medium-low for 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. At dinner time, reheat the soup and add a half to one pound of fish cut in one-inch slices –pollack, cod or other white fish – and one half a pound of

Shark peeled shrimp cut into one-inch pieces. Simmer until just cooked, three to five minutes. Garnish each bowl of soup with chopped fennel fronds or parsley. I had leftover salsa verde to top our soup.

Barbara Shark is an artist and author of How I Learned to Cook, an Artist's Life. She lives near Lyons, Colorado. For more recipes, read her blog at www.howilearnedtocookanartistslife.blog.

A very Caribbean/Latin American Thanksgiving

By Catherine Metzger Redstone Review

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY – Have you heard the shocking Thanksgiving news? We’ve been warned that the supply chain and labor shortages will keep turkeys safely at the farms this year and breathing. Good news for the gobblers among us but, if the unthinkable happens, what are the alternatives to turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and green bean casserole?

I recommend a very sweet, spicy and tangy Carribean / Latin American table adorned with Sugar Reef jerk chicken, Costa Rican rice, sautéed glazed vegetables and a sundried cranberry apple pie. If you don’t like rice, you can serve this chicken with your favorite salsa and tortillas.

Tender and flavorful, this is a meal for company or just for a special occasion. Most of these recipes are interpreted from the vintage cookbook, The Turtle Bay Cookbook: A Feast of Flavors from Latin America and the Caribbean, by Marie Perucca-Ramirez and Julio J. Ramirez.

Sugar Reef Jerk Chicken Serves four. Preparation time 15 minutes for assembly, four hours to marinade; grilling / baking time 20 to 30 minutes grilling or 30 to 40 minutes baking, depending on the thickness of the meat. For the marinade and chicken: 2 C water 1 T Jamaican jerk spices 1 1/2 t chopped, fresh ginger root 1 1/2 t chopped garlic 1/2 C unsweetened pineapple juice 1/2 C peanut oil 8 chicken thighs (about 2 lbs.) • In a small saucepan combine water with the jerk spice, ginger and garlic. • Cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Add pineapple juice and peanut oil mix well. • Transfer cooled marinade to a large, sealable plastic bag or a non-reactive container. Add the chicken. Cover or seal and refrigerate for four hours, turning occasionally. For the glaze: 3 1/2 T mango chutney 3 1/2 T sugar 3 1/2 T cider vinegar 4 T molasses Hot sauce to taste • Place the chutney, sugar, cider vinegar, molasses and hot sauce in a blender and purée until smooth. (Extra glaze can be refrigerated and kept for several weeks.) To bake: • Preheat oven to 350°. Pour chicken and marinade over a strainer in the sink and discard the marinade. Place chicken in a medium-sized, shallow baking dish. • Bake the chicken 30 to 40 minutes, until the juices run clear and a meat thermometer placed in the center of the thickest pieces, not touching the bone, registers 180°. Brush on the glaze twice during the last five minutes of cooking. Serve immediately. To grill: • Barbecue the chicken, turning once only, for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the piece. Generously brush on the glaze after the chicken has begun to brown. Serve immediately.

Costa Rican Rice Serves six to eight; preparation time 15 minutes, cooking time 20 minutes. 2 T peanut oil 1/3 C diced red or green bell pepper 1/3 C diced onion 2 C long grain rice, well rinsed 1 1/3 C water 2 t tomato paste 1/4 t freshly ground black pepper 2 t salt

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2 T freshly squeezed lime juice 1 t olive oil • Heat the peanut oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the bell pepper and the onion and cook over medium heat until onion begins to brown, stirring often. • Add the rice, water, tomato paste, black pepper, salt and lime juice and mix well. • Bring the mixture to a boil, add the olive oil, and immediately put a lid on the saucepan. Turn the heat to low and simmer 20 minutes. Serve hot.

Glazed Vegetables Serves four, preparation time 15 minutes. 4 medium-sized peeled carrots, tops and bottoms removed 1 T butter 1/2 t sugar Pinch salt Water to cover carrots 14-oz. can green beans 14-oz. can kernal corn • Cut carrots diagonally about 1/4 inch thick and place in a 9-inch sauté pan. Add butter, sugar and a pinch of salt and cover carrots with water. • Cook uncovered until the water evaporates and the carrots are becoming glazed, about 10 minutes. • Mix in the green beans and corn and heat through. Adjust seasonings if necessary, with salt and pepper.

Sun-Dried Cranberry-Apple Pie Serves eight, preparation time 30 minutes, baking time 60 minutes. For the pie shell: 1 C all-purpose flour 2 T sugar 1/4 t salt 1/2 C (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 6 T cold water • Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a small bowl. Rub the cold butter into the flour mixture until it is crumbly, in peasized pieces. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough leaves the side of the bowl. • Shape pastry into a ball and press onto a small plate and cover with a damp towel. Refrigerate for a half hour. • Roll the pastry into a round on a lightly floured board. Fit into a 9-inch pie pan. For the filling: 5 apples, peeled, cored and cut into eighths (I used two Granny Smith, two Gala and a small McIntosh) 1/4 C sun-dried cranberries 1/4 C sugar 1/4 t cinnamon • Place apples in medium-sized saucepan filled with simmering water and parboil for three minutes, then pour through a strainer. Place the hot apples in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add cranberries, sugar and cinnamon and mix well. For the crumbly topping: 1/4 C unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 C all-purpose flour 1/3 C packed brown sugar • Combine flour and butter using your fingertips, breaking the butter into smaller, pea-sized pieces. • Mix in the brown sugar. Assemble and bake the pie: • Preheat oven to 350° . • Place the filling into the prepared 9inch pie shell. Sprinkle the crumbly topping over it evenly. Bake until the crust is golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes.

Catherine Ripley Metzger has been cooking professionally and privately since 1979. She is the proprietor of the food blog www.foodfortheages.com and cooks with curiosity from the ground up in her log cabin home on the Western Slope of Colorado.

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was not able to attend, but he was able to report on the notes from the meeting saying that in each of the upcoming Cemex meetings they plan to discuss some of the town’s goals that Cemex can assist the town with, either monetarily or with their expertise. They mentioned the Ecology Board, the Sustainable Futures Board and others. Trustee Lowell said he would like to invite any of his fellow trustees to bring forward any ideas that they would like to present to Cemex, to bring those ideas to Trustee Lowell for him to bring up at their future meetings.

Finance Director Cassey Eyestone went over the finance report, which went through the end of September, and told the board that in most of the funds their revenues exceeded expenditures with the exception of the water fund. She said that sales tax revenues continue to be very strong and are 31 percent higher than this same period in 2020 and up 32 percent over the projections for this year.

Trustee Kenyon Waugh asked to see the numbers of sales tax revenues that come from local sources versus non-local sources. He said he wants to see that number documented instead of just commented. He said that this is a very important number for the board to consider. Trustee Waugh added that if 62.8 percent of the revenues come from local sources that were reported, it means that almost 40 percent of revenues are coming from non-local sources. “I harp on this because it is really going to be an indicator in the future, are these businesses in town continuing to meet the needs of our citizens or are they going to continue to have to buy these services outside of town?”

In other matters, the board discussed a request for a pause of construction noise for one year by residents of Lyons Valley Village. Several residents spoke on the matter asking for a break from all the construction noise that LVV has endured for the last few years. The board expressed sympathy with the residents, but felt that the construction schedule would have to be followed.

And the board voted 6 to 1 for a resolution declaring a climate emergency which was stated, is already impacting the community.

Happy Thanksgiving!

SALE PENDING FINALLY! YOUR OPPORTUNITY HAS ARRIVED TO OWN A QUALITY, GREEN BUILT HOME BY MARKEL HOMES IN ONE OF LYONS’ MOST DESIRABLE

NEIGHBORHOODS! Beautiful 2-story 3 bedroom, 3 bath, w/ 3-car tandem garage ideally located at end of a cul-de-sac in Lyons Valley Park—one of just a small handful backing to a neighborhood park. Spectacular view of Steamboat Mountain and the Lyons Valley foothills!

Home is in impeccable condition featuring a great-room floor plan open to kitchen with maple cabinetry and flooring, tile countertops, and SS fridge. Full basement ready for your finishing ideas! Radon mitigation, new furnace and whole house humidifier 2019, new carpet 2018. Gorgeous low-maintenance landscaping. Energy-efficient 2x6 construction. Super convenient location within a short distance to town parks & trails, river parks, middle and senior high schools; numerous biking trails nearby. Mature trees shade the large back deck in the summer, winter sun brightens the interior family room and kitchen. A gem!

118 Estes Court / $899,900

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO RENOVATE AND ENJOY THIS 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH MIDCENTURY RANCH HOME ON A LOVELY PRIVATE LOT WITH BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN VIEWS, EXCELLENT PRIVACY, EASY ACCESS, VERY GOOD SUN, AND PLENTY OF USABLE TERRAIN.

Interior is partially gutted, so regular financing will not be available without bathroom remodels at a minimum—otherwise property will need to be bought with cash or a rehab loan. Very spacious kitchen and living room. The few floor plan quirks can easily be remedied with a remodel. Priced to sell as is. Property features a detached 2-car garage, large shop area attached to the house that could be made into additional finished square footage, new roof in 2012, private well tested previously at 1/2 gallon/minute, septic system designed for 3 bedroom. Excellent opportunity as a project home, flip, or to make your own.

54 Choctaw Road / $449,000

SOLD ENJOY SPECTACULAR WESTERN MOUNTAIN VIEWS OF LONGS PEAK AND THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE FROM THIS CHARMING COTTAGE ON 25

ACRES ON A MOUNTAIN TOP! Home features generous room sizes, nice finishes, and a studio room with a separate entry. Land features include numerous amazing rock outcroppings, easy driveway, trees, views, abundant sunshine and unmatched privacy! Broadband internet service provided by X-Bar 7 Communications (www.xbar7.com). Heat provided by propane gas stove in living room.

1397 Gray Mountain Drive / $595,000

GREAT SOUTHERN EXPOSURE AND LOVELY VIEWS ARE THE MAIN FEATURES OF THIS 1.36 ACRE LOT ADJOINING 99 ACRES OF PRIVATE OPEN SPACE WITH HIKING TRAILS AND LITTLE THOMPSON RIVER

FRONTAGE! Easy access just 10 minutes from Town of Lyons with all of its highly rated schools, music and art festivals, restaurants, parks and trails. Electricity and shared well at the lot. Views of amazing geological features, river valley, and abundant wildlife! Sunship is a small community sharing a vision of peaceful & sustainable living.

1115 Vision Way, Lyons / $195,000 NEW LISTING

ONE OF THE LAST UNDEVELOPED BUILDING SITES WITH THE MOST FANTASTIC BACK

RANGE VIEW IN THE COUNTY! Build your dream home nestled amidst the pines on this lot just 20 minutes from Boulder.

233 Deer Trail Circle, Boulder / $299,000

UNIQUE AND CHARACTER-FILLED OLD-TOWN

HOME ON HUGE 1/3 ACRE + LOT! Original brick 2-room home has been added on to over the years including a front entry hall, bedroom + study wing, family room with full bath, and a spacious kitchen with master suite above. Includes a 496 sq. ft. studio building, plus additional 244 sq. ft. outbuilding at rear of large lot. Home currently rented at $2,067/mo. through April 30th, 2022. Excellent investment opportunity!

221 Bross Street, Longmont / $625,000 NEW PRICE

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Our mental health therapist, Cherie Maureaux, is offering a free six-week series of classes with the theme of managing holiday stressors such as grief or financial worries, concerns about Covid, emotions around difficult family interactions, and seasonal blues. Members will learn practical, immediate methods to lessen stress and build inner resilience and peace. The classes will meet on Thursday afternoons at LEAF. Email her at mentalwellness@leaflyons.org to sign up or learn more.

The Holiday Giving Tree kicks off this month. This is the community’s opportunity to ensure LEAF’s participants receive holiday gifts. Be on the lookout for more information.

Super Duper Holiday Food Pantry is Wednesday, December 15. This is our biggest day of the year at the Food Pantry. Santa and his (real) reindeer will join us again, along with so many extra surprises. Everyone in the community is invited to join us for fun holiday cheer.

Finally, LEAF’s year-end giving campaign starts at the end of this month, and Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 7. If you appreciate the wraparound human services safety net that we provide across the community and you can support us financially, LEAF sincerely hopes that you will do so. This year has been another challenging year, and our teams will rely on our community’s generosity to end the year strong and prepare for 2022.

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Lory Barton is the Executive Director at LEAF, Lyons Emergency & Assistance Fund. Having previously served with local and international non-profit organizations, she’s glad and grateful to partner with so many at LEAF to change our small corner of the world in the Greater Lyons area.

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firefighters federal classification series, so wildland firefighters are appropriately classified for the dangerous work they are doing. It would also provide a much overdue pay raise for federal firefighters. The pay raise proposed by President Biden earlier this year was a needed and important first step, but as he himself has said, a larger increase is required. With the hourly pay raise we are proposing, plus changes in work schedules to ensure our wildland firefighting workforce is compensated the entire time they are deployed on a fire, we estimate that most federal wildland firefighters would see upwards of a $20,000 annual pay raise and make around $57,000. And that’s the floor, not the ceiling.

Our bill would also ensure health care and mental health benefits for our federal firefighting workforce and establish specialized trauma-informed counseling to specifically meet the needs of wildland firefighters and their families. We are also proposing changes in retirement, increased paid leave, housing assistance and tuition assistance.

Throughout our nation, our smokejumpers, hotshot crews, helitacks, rappellers and countless specialized trained federal firefighters are answering the call of duty. It’s time we honor their service with a living wage and the appropriate support networks.

For those putting themselves on the frontlines to protect lives, homes, and our communities, we owe them this much.

Congressman Joe Neguse represents Colorado’s Second District in the U.S. Congress and serves as Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus.

Travels with Redstone By the time they got to Woodstock, they were (almost) half a dozen strong. This group of aging hippie chicks made a trek to the Woodstock Museum at Bethel Woods, located at the site of the legendary 1969 Woodstock music festival. They had a far out afternoon reliving history. Left to right at the Magic Bus: Wendy Demjanick, Sara Ertl, Susan Walker, Eileen Tobin, and Sandra Peters. Now that travel has again become possible, take the Redstone with you on your next trip. Or show us what you’re doing for fun or work as you shelter at home. Send us your photos, with a description and names, to redstarnews5@gmail.com.

By Mysti Tatro Redstone Review

LONGMONT – Foxes are magical creatures that we are lucky to have in Colorado. Several native species reside here including the red fox, kit fox, swift fox, and gray fox. Sightings of the red fox, Vulpes vulpes, are relatively common along the Front Range. But seeing an injured or ill fox can be a disheartening experience.

Greenwood is licensed to treat foxes, but capturing them is a whole different story. Because of their ability to transmit rabies (although rare), it is important to leave the capturing to the professionals. Greenwood suggests concerned citizens let animal control handle these situations because of potential diseases and because foxes can carry a hefty bite.

Trapping or catching a fox is more complicated than it seems. These elusive creatures can evade humans for a long time, even if they are debilitated. While wildlife lovers want to do everything they can to help an injured or ill animal, we have to consider the impacts of catching it. Apprehension can be very stressful for an animal. If the fox’s condition warrants an attempt, call Greenwood at 303-823-8455. Luring a fox to your area using food or bait can be dangerous to you and the animals, so seek professional advice before intervening. Luckily, Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has two newly renovated carnivore enclosures for animals in need.

Recently, a fox came to our center with a terrible sickness. Several community members had grown concerned for a juvenile red fox that was spotted in Boulder. Her eyes, ears, and rump had crusted over, and she was beginning to show signs of severe emaciation. Luckily, local animal con-

trol was able to capture her. The ailment hindering this young animal is called mange. Tiny parasitic bugs induce fur loss that can lead to a host of other symptoms. This fox came to Greenwood in rough shape, but our experienced staff people were hopeful and got to work. They set up one of our enclosures with hay, water, and a hearty meal. They brought the feisty critter into the pen, drew blood for testing, and treated her dehydration with fluids. Over the course of a few weeks, the fox got several medicated baths to treat her mange, along with pain reducers Tatro and plenty of nutritious eats. Now her fur is starting to grow back, and she’s gaining much needed weight. Before long, she will be strong again, ready for the wild. The release of a wild fox after rehabilitation is a mystical experience. An eager fox ready to return to the wild will often burst out of the kennel in anticipation. Our seasoned staff ensures that it is released into a habitat with ample resources. Sadly, when foxes are injured or ill enough to capture, they are sometimes past the point of rehabilitation. Nonetheless, Greenwood Wildlife is here to ensure each animal brought to our center has the best chance at successfully being rehabilitated and released back into the wild.

Mysti Tatro is the Communications and Marketing Coordinator at Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. For information, call 303-823-8455 or www.greenwoodwildlife.org.

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partment of Corrections, followed by three years of mandatory parole.

Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle, notified that the Boulder County District Court had sentenced the two former deputies involved in the transport of Demetrius Shankling, issued this statement: “This entire incident is a tragedy to everyone involved, including Mr. Shankling and his family, as well as these former deputies and their families. I’m sure of one thing, this death did not need to occur. I’m also sure these former deputies intended no harm. I am confident we took all the necessary steps for accountability and transparency during this process. We relied on the justice system for a just outcome, and we trust that outcome is the best it can be under a horrible and yet preventable situation. I am deeply saddened for everyone involved.”

RV Parking Ordinance

LYONS – Effective January 18, 2022, recreation vehicles, watercraft and trailers in excess of 20 feet in length, excluding hitches and tongues, may not be parked on town streets or right-ofway for periods longer than 72 hours. City to offer free Covid-19 vaccines, including boosters and pediatric vaccines, through December 19

BOULDER – As Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Boulder County due to the Delta variant, vaccinations, testing and following public health guidelines remain vital tools to keep our community safe.

The city of Boulder, in partnership with the state, will continue to offer free weekly vaccine clinics through December 19, with the potential for future dates to be announced. Clinics will be held every Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., except for November 26, which marks the beginning of Hanukkah.

Covid-19 vaccines are safe, effective and help protect against the highly contagious Delta variant. All community members who are eligible to receive the vaccine are invited to the clinics, including families with children ages five and up. Advance registration strongly recommended.

The clinics are 100 percent free and no insurance or ID is required. Reserving a time slot in advance is strongly recommended, as several upcoming clinics are already at or nearing capacity and appointments are prioritized over walk-ins.

The city has been hosting vaccine clinics since spring of 2021 as part of its commitment to make the Covid-19 vaccine accessible to all who wish to be vaccinated. “Vaccines are critical to stopping the spread of Covid-19 in our community, and we are thankful for the recent approval of vaccines for five to 11 year olds,” said Housing and Human Services Department Manager Elizabeth Crowe. “While we expect increased demand at our clinics, the city remains committed to bringing vaccines to our community and breaking down barriers to vaccine access.”

Clinics take place at the Boulder Public Library, located at 1001 Arapahoe Ave., in the Canyon Theater. Those attending the clinics should enter through the north side of the building, near Canyon Boulevard. Spanish language interpreters will be available at each clinic.

Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available at the clinics. Those who have already received a Pfizer or Moderna dose should be aware of the recommended window of time between doses and should bring their vaccination card with them to the clinic. Additional doses will be available for people who meet the criteria for boosters and Pfizer vaccines will be available for children ages five and up.

Covid-19 testing continues to be a critical component of the city’s pandemic response. Free testing is available at Stazio Ball Fields, located at 2445 Stazio Dr. in Boulder, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Additionally, it remains important for community members to follow public health recommendations. Maintain social distance, wear a mask in indoor public spaces and in crowded outdoor spaces and practice good hygiene.

For more Covid-19 public health recommendations and information about testing, vaccines and clinics, visit Boulder County’s website.

A Viking inspired the name Bluetooth

DENMARK – Harald Bluetooth was a legendary Viking king of Denmark and Norway. During his reign, he managed to unite many of the surrounding Viking tribes together and created an extremely elaborate and stable infrastructure for them all to co-exist.

So, when Jim Kardach, the founder of Bluetooth, was naming his invention, he named it after King Bluetooth. He felt it was only appropriate to name it after Harald Bluetooth in hopes of bringing people together as Bluetooth did.

Furthermore, ever wonder about the symbol for Bluetooth? The symbol is a blend of the Nordic runes for “B” and “H,” the initials of Harald Bluetooth. If only King Bluetooth knew that his actions as king would resonate so much in our modern society.

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As a community foundation, LCF has sought to connect the community in more ways than one. Since 2013, LCF has funded many popular programs that the town of Lyons organizes yearly such as the Parade of Lights and the Sandstone Concert Series. Next year, the Town of Lyons will be adding back the Winter Wonderland Series, which takes place in January/February in LaVern Johnson Park.

You will be able to see LCF board members selling hot chocolate and baked goods at the concession stand. Thanks to the Community Foundation of Boulder County, LCF was also able to secure a grant for senior programming, which the town will manage. As for Parks and Recreation, LCF has awarded a grant to the Lights Out Lyons Night initiative which was so successful this past summer. In total, the LCF has awarded over $15,000 to the town of Lyons to keep our community connected in 2022.

The Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC) has been a Community Grant recipient since 2009. In all, LCF has awarded $42,400 to support public art in the streets of Lyons. The Creative Outlets program began in 2019 when the LAHC launched Lyons’ first utility boxpainting program. To date, the LAHC has completed three utility boxes through this program. Next year, they hope to paint three more utility boxes. For each box, commissioned artists receive a $1,000 stipend for their work and supplies. What a great way to bring beauty to unexpected places, by adding color and interesting designs to utility boxes throughout town.

The heARTS Outdoor Art program began in 2017. Leased pieces are on a two-year display period schedule and include a $750 honorarium for artists. Residents and tourists can tour all 24 sculptures set up around Lyons by downloading the Clio App at https://theclio.com/tour/1091.

The Lyons Community Foundation is excited to support a newly formed non-profit organization in Lyons, the Lyons Community Farm Project, by granting $3,500 for the new Lyons Food Forest (LFF). The LFF will not only provide fresh, organic food for the local community, with a focus on providing for the most vulnerable through donations to LEAF, but will also serve as a living, edible classroom to inspire, educate, and connect the community.

This food forest will include a meeting area and kids area, abound with fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, and annual food crops. It is located on a leased buyout property on 5th Avenue. In addition, LCF has awarded the TOL’s Ecology Advisory Board $750 for the “Colorado Noxious Weed Identification Book Giveaway.” Books will be available at the library and at local ecological events. In total, LCF is dedicating $4,250 to support local ecology next year.

Finally, LCF has awarded a grant to the Lyons High School After Prom program (for the fifth year in a row) in order to support a safe, sober, supervised activity for high school students.

Grant applications received totaled $57,761. While LCF would like to provide funding for many more projects and scholarships, increased investment by local individuals is necessary. We are asking all residents to consider LCF in their year-end giving by making an online donation to the foundation at www.lyonscf.org. If you prefer to send a check, please watch for our annual appeal holiday card that should arrive in your mailbox the week before Thanksgiving break.

A small herd of T-rexes was seen at this year’s

Halloween parade. PHOTO BY KEN SINGER

Tanya Mercer-Daty is the new Marketing and Communications Associate for Lyons Community Foundation. She has lived in Lyons for the past eight years after immigrating to the U.S. with her family in 2011. Contact her at tanya@lyonscf.org.

Wildlife around town

Tanya Daty and her family spotted this bull elk posing for them on their way to the Stanley Hotel for brunch.

Cathy Rivers was surprised to see a trio of wild turkeys out for a stroll in Red Gulch.