Skip to content
Subscribe

A Lyons Tradition:
Weekly news recorded since 1890

Support Your Paper $

Todays Date:

  • News
    • Notes From Your Editor
    • Things To Do (formerly Flash News)
    • News Briefs
    • COVID-19
    • Business
    • Government News
    • School News
    • Senior News
    • Sports
    • Obituaries
  • Features
    • Features
    • History
    • Science & Nature
    • Photo Features
    • Wellness & Health
  • Arts & Culture
  • Opinion
    • Opinion
    • About Town with LaVern Johnson
    • Letters to the Editor
  • Calendars
    • Community Calendar
    • Other Calendars
  • Community Resources
    • Community Resources
    • Articles/Lists
    • Town of Lyons
      • Watch Town of Lyons Meetings
    • Boulder County
    • Larimer County
    • School District
    • Fire District
    • Library
    • State Government
  • About Us
    • About
    • Support & Help Wanted
    • Weekly Archives
Menu
  • News
    • Notes From Your Editor
    • Things To Do (formerly Flash News)
    • News Briefs
    • COVID-19
    • Business
    • Government News
    • School News
    • Senior News
    • Sports
    • Obituaries
  • Features
    • Features
    • History
    • Science & Nature
    • Photo Features
    • Wellness & Health
  • Arts & Culture
  • Opinion
    • Opinion
    • About Town with LaVern Johnson
    • Letters to the Editor
  • Calendars
    • Community Calendar
    • Other Calendars
  • Community Resources
    • Community Resources
    • Articles/Lists
    • Town of Lyons
      • Watch Town of Lyons Meetings
    • Boulder County
    • Larimer County
    • School District
    • Fire District
    • Library
    • State Government
  • About Us
    • About
    • Support & Help Wanted
    • Weekly Archives

This Week in Lyons - 3/23/23

Three cultural fundraisers bring fun to Lyons residents, January to March (photo spread)

March 23, 2023 No Comments

photos of happenings around town
==children’s play
==ice skating in our park
==winter concerts
==silent films and Gertie the Dinosaur
PHOTO SPREAD

Read More »

Boulder County Commissioners support gun control proposals; add your voice

March 23, 2023 No Comments

==LINKS to Bills in CO legislature
==summary of Biden’s Executive Order
==Boulder County Commissioners statements
==restrictions on the purchase of firearms by individuals age 18 to 21== increase Extreme Risk Protection Orders to keep guns out of the hands of people who are a risk to themselves or others== and establish a waiting period for the purchase of firearms. == Info: how to contact your legislator with your opinion

Read More »
IRS logo

IRS Free File can handle many complicated tax returns

March 23, 2023 No Comments

The IRS has stopped commercial tax software companies from using sneaky ways to get you to pay while using “free file” – It’s now easy and free!
==allows other forms of income (not just W-2)
==has most commonly used forms and schedules
==business expenses
==link to FREE FILE
==list of what you need to fill out the forms

Read More »

St Vrain Forest Health (Lyons to Meeker Park) second comment period open

March 23, 2023 No Comments

St. Vrain Valley
==The first public comment opportunity on this project occurred in June 2022. At that time, 35 individuals and organizations submitted comments, which an interdisciplinary team evaluated and now have a draft that is open for your comments (till 4/18/23)

Read More »

Lyons residents painted the town green

March 23, 2023 No Comments

Lyons residents painted the town GREEN for St. Patrick’s Day!
See photos of some of the bands,
and the way people celebrated the holiday in Lyons

Read More »

Good news bills in Colorado, including $23.5 million for home heating assistance

March 23, 2023 No Comments

==CO received $64 million + $23.5 million to assist low-income in home heating
==Bill to invest in strategies for schools to improve student’s math performance
==Bill to address misconduct in the judicial system

Read More »
white and red wooden house miniature on brown table

Some details on Lyons affordable housing, and statistics

March 23, 2023 No Comments

==some details on Summit affordable housing
==some details on Evans affordable housing
==what is the median cost / monthly lease / median income
==statistics to consider: teacher’s salary — manager’s salary — Boulder County rent/ city / Longmont — Home sales — Home prices

Read More »

Why is it important to get a ‘diagnosis’ when dementia strikes (Boulder County Aging)

March 23, 2023 No Comments

Ensuring that a loved one sees their doctor for a professional diagnosis is essential for providing appropriate care, particularly since there are a number of medical conditions that may mimic symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Those medical conditions include:…..

Read More »

State Property Tax Deferral Program Enrollment ends April 1st

March 23, 2023 No Comments

If you want to apply, read this as soon as possible, as there are a lot of things to consider that will take time — see the list of “what homeowners need to know” such as it must be owner-occupied, and all property taxes paid (before 2023).

Read More »
Siddall Gateway "winter" ad
Sponsor of Lyons Recorder (click to go to their web page)
Sponsor of Lyons Recorder (click to go to their web page)
Click on Box to Donate

This Week's Briefs

logo /news briefs, Notes from your editor

NEWS Briefs & NOTES from your editor, 3/23/23

short NEWS BRIEFS
=============
this week::::
Shed fire / After Prom needs you /banks close /Frozen Dead Guy Festival /affordable housing /Biscuits donated /Northern Lights /PTO meeting /low-water garden boxes /LGBT programs /name an alley /art intergenerational talk /bridge I-25 /Social Club Thursdays /April Poetry submit /Aging class /indoor air quality grants /Tik Tok /1st veto /IRS help seniors, low-income

==General LOCAL chatter

LaVern Johnson at her computer

About Town with LaVern Johnson

==announcing the passing of LaVern Johnson, May 14, 2022
==brief background and list of articles devoted to her
==passing of the torch to Kathleen Spring for a weekly social column

Your To Do List / logo / things to do

Things Happening in Lyons~ Classes, Events & Deadlines – 3/23/23

————————-
March 2023 – April
————————–
activities / speakers / events / concerts / art exhibits……….
See details on what’s happening in LYONS —
==Items listed by date.
==Includes most local links.
==also small preview of next month’s activities
==a few Big Colorado events, too

Press awards won in 2021 - publish graphic 1/1/22 journalism

Photo features

Three cultural fundraisers bring fun to Lyons residents, January to March (photo spread)

Annual Polar Plunge now back to a big crowd (photo spread)

Sights of Christmas around town (photo spread)

Local snow and garden photos, November

Spotting fall color in Lyons, from viewpoints seldom accessed

Stroll thru warm memories of summer, 9/22 (photo spread)

For Articles Listed by Category – go to MENU bar at top of Page to view all articles -or- see boxes at bottom of page to see recent articles​

General Search Bar
Search

See ABOUT US in the Top MENU Bar for information on: 

==Who we are/ List of Writers ==Jobs Open ==Advertise With Us ==How to Contribute/donate to Support This Newspaper ==Legal Disclaimers ==Privacy Disclosures 

Click to see History of Past Editions:

==samples of some of our most important articles/ or “news campaigns” ==updates to our web page layouts ==since September 2020

News
white and red wooden house miniature on brown table

Some details on Lyons affordable housing, and statistics

March 23, 2023

Lucky Lyons race results

March 16, 2023

Rep. Neguse comes to Lyons to discuss $575,000 funding for LEAF’s new building

March 16, 2023

Frozen Dead (Nederland) Guy Days, Estes Park, March 17-19

March 2, 2023
History

Sisters of Courage: the Harbisons, history talk includes RMNP

March 16, 2023

Activities at History Colorado museum for Women’s History Month

March 16, 2023

Eisenhower and Johnson Memorial Tunnels celebrate 50 years

March 9, 2023

Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame, 17 new inductees

March 9, 2023
Government

Boulder County Commissioners support gun control proposals; add your voice

March 23, 2023

Three public meetings this week, Town of Lyons

March 16, 2023

Boulder County Commissioner Levy reports on Opioid funds, emergency rescue, housing

March 16, 2023

New law cracks down on unregistered vehicles

March 16, 2023
Schools

Discovery Fair 2023 had students using investigative skills to solve problems

March 2, 2023

School Sports, fall 2022/winter 2023

February 23, 2023

School News: awards, concert schedule, nominate best teacher (news for the public)

February 16, 2023

LCF Scholarships apps due in 4 weeks; read the descriptions

February 2, 2023
Business

World class pinball arcade right here in Lyons

March 16, 2023

Update on Bank of West combining with BMO bank

February 9, 2023

News deserts and ghost newspapers; will local news survive? (a report)

February 2, 2023

LEAF explains how and why funds will be distributed to Main St fire victims

January 26, 2023
Opinions and Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Where do people gather for friendships in Lyons (w/no alcohol)

February 9, 2023

Mailbag: Farewell letter from Lyons Police Chief Bill Crist

January 26, 2023

Mailbox: misdiagnose of cervical cancer (C C Awareness Month) Get tested

January 19, 2023

Mailbox: support your local restaurants during holidays and winter doldrums to come

November 24, 2022
Seniors

March SENIOR NEWS: enjoying the stars and the snow

March 9, 2023

February SENIOR NEWS: staying warm with books, crafts and McDonalds

February 2, 2023

January SENIOR NEWS: List of Activities to eliminate Cabin Fever

January 12, 2023

December SENIOR NEWS: Christmas movies

December 15, 2022
Obituaries

Robert (Gene) Hamilton, obituary

February 9, 2023

Christopher (Chris) Michael Ward, obituary

February 2, 2023

Example of how Walt Kinderman went after a story (including final clip)

December 15, 2022

TRIBUTE to Walt Kinderman, editor of Lyons Recorder for 17 years (RIP)

December 15, 2022
Science & Nature

St Vrain Forest Health (Lyons to Meeker Park) second comment period open

March 23, 2023

Book event: life lessons from wild animals

March 9, 2023

Girls & Science program, March

March 2, 2023

Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants Conference 2023

February 16, 2023
Wellness & Health

Why is it important to get a ‘diagnosis’ when dementia strikes (Boulder County Aging)

March 23, 2023

Three free benefits that most health insurance plans have

March 9, 2023

Bike path from Boulder to Lyons inching forward

March 2, 2023

List of organizations offering assistance to earthquake victims (donate)

February 23, 2023
Features

World class pinball arcade right here in Lyons

March 16, 2023

Remembering LaVern at the Christmas Bazaar, raffle, fudge, and friends

December 29, 2022

Sermon: Movies reflect the heart of the season

December 22, 2022

Fun and factual Statistics about December Holidays, US Census Bureau

December 22, 2022
Arts & Culture
RTD bus logo transit Lyons Flyer

Be one of 5 contributors to the art used in the Lyons Flyer bus “wrap” design

March 16, 2023

Poet’s Corner: Love in a Box

February 9, 2023

Poet’s Corner: Love and a Goat

February 2, 2023

Boulder County and Lyons opportunities for artists

January 26, 2023
Books / Poetry
photo of front of library w/kid climbing statute, byKSpring 4/30/21

Library’s March adult programs focus on healing

March 9, 2023

Two Books on woman who broke barriers, changed women’s rights

January 26, 2023

Virtual Author Talks Series, with best-selling authors, thru Lyons library

January 5, 2023

Poet’s Corner: Snow Globe

December 22, 2022
Library
photo of front of library w/kid climbing statute, byKSpring 4/30/21

Library’s March adult programs focus on healing

March 9, 2023

Library presents Trivia Night, Mardi Gras Party, and virtual author talks, February

February 16, 2023

Loving a 2022 year’s worth of programing at the library for Valentines (photo spread)

February 9, 2023

Library offers in January: drawing class, book club, Earth Ancient Wisdom talk

January 12, 2023
Music

Lyons residents painted the town green

March 23, 2023

Lyons Winter Wonderland Concerts in Park

January 12, 2023

A truly Lyons centric songwriting retreat and three performances

December 29, 2022

Celebrating 25 year anniversary, Rocky Mt High, John Denver (poet’s corner)

October 20, 2022

© 2023 The Lyons Recorder - WordPress Theme by Kadence WP