This Week in Lyons - 12/1/22
History: Edward Lyon’s son Leonard Lyon
Leonard was an involved citizen in the town of Lyons, serving as Marshall, postmaster, and as a volunteer fireman, and more. He died in an explosion at the age of 38. == read his history
CO Gives Day: donations get a boost from incentive fund; give now
DONATE now, and it will be posted on Tuesday *DECEMBER 6th*
Donations are matched by an INCENTIVE Fund
LIST of four local nonprofits who receive donations on CO GIVES DAY.
Pinewood Spring Fire Department lists how they spent their grants
Pinewood Springs Fire Department was able to buy numerous pieces of equipment to enhance its fire fighting efforts — such as dual-band radios, wildland gear, airway training, communication systems, and more
Books: by local authors, for your Holiday gift giving
Books by local authors
from THIS YEAR
(weekly articles in December for Gift Giving)
==”Viriditas” eco thriller, environmental activism, romance, high adventure
==”Almost Indestructible” – adult, fantasy novel – irreverent warrior w/mysterious alter ego
Rapid increase of catalytic converter theft, now hits Lyons
Catalytic converters being stolen in Colorado, NOW in LYONS
A 1,215% increase in thefts
Tips on what you can do
Lists of vulnerable cars
LEAF’s plans on making for a Merry December
==Holiday Giving Tree – gifts for disadvantaged residents
==”Super Duper” Food Pantry – open to all in need, Christmas dinner fixings
==open and close, hours
==How to Donate
==Christmas/Holiday Entertainment
==Message from Director
==The “umbrella” that holds LEAF’s projects
Boulder County Motor Vehicle has new rules on registration
Two changes to vehicle registration renewals, and
in-person transactions–
Boulder County Clerk & Recorder Motor Vehicle office
Effective 12/2/22
Club Q – (republishing LGBT letter) Trans Awareness Month, Remembrance Day
NOVEMBER TRANS AWARENESS MONTH
==notes on Nov. 19th mass shooting at Club Q, LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs
==Trans Awareness Month
==Trans Awareness Week
==Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov 20
==Tracks nightclub
==column on attitudes, and permanent LGBT history exhibit at History Colorado museum
Call out for floats, and details on Holiday parade and craft fair
==Lyons Holiday Artisan Market on December 3rd and December 4th — details
==Parade on Saturday Dec. 4th
==Learn how you can make a float and participate in the parade
This Week's Briefs
NEWS Briefs & NOTES from your editor, 12/1/22
short NEWS BRIEFS
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this week::::
–Holiday activities
–more ticketed events to come
–CO Gives day
–Catalytic converter theft
–wild turkeys
–D11 National race
–Giving Trees now out
–this weekend events
–strikes/mergers
–triple health threat
–Holiday sales increasing
–porch pirates
–Marshall fire FEMA
==General LOCAL chatter
==School news
==Business news
==Special Activities
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
Things Happening in Lyons~ Classes, Events & Deadlines – 12/1/22
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December & Holiday Events
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See details on what’s happening in LYONS —
==Items listed by date.
==Includes most local links.
==also preview of next month’s activities
==a few Big Colorado events, too
Photo features
Local snow and garden photos, November
Photo spread ==mulching at the community garden ==snow in November ==turkeys ==Christmas lights covered (local…
Ghosts Rave in Lyons (photo spread)
Photos and summary of local Halloween events ==Rave to the Grave, adult costume party ==Spooktacular…
Thanks go to local Volunteers for outdoor projects (photo spread)
==Nicky Bee keeper ==River Clean Up ==Weed Possee ==Hwy 7 clean up, Lions Club PHOTO…
Special community events enjoyed, fall 2022 (photo spread)
==Lyons Community Farm ==Arts Commission 4th Quarter art show ==mural ==Chamber Social PHOTO SPREAD
Spotting fall color in Lyons, from viewpoints seldom accessed
Three extraordinary views of Lyons, from a mountainside. Lots of reds among the yellows! Can…
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News
CO Gives Day: donations get a boost from incentive fund; give now
Front Range national forest now open for Christmas tree cutting permits
Housing market as of October 30, 2022
Black newspapers win; daily newspaper journalists lose one, win one
History
History: Edward Lyon’s son Leonard Lyon
Captivating news & programs, Colorado’s history museum
National Native American Heritage Month
Government
Pinewood Spring Fire Department lists how they spent their grants
Voting results, in Colorado and Washington, D.C., with comments
History of US veterans benefits, according to Census statistics
November voting, frequently asked questions, and guidance
Schools
School News (for general public): November 2022
Broncos come to Lyons high school; Homecoming parade
School News: PTO & Booster Club 2022-23
School Sports, winning teams, and annual BBQ starts the football season
Business
Shop Small Saturday November 26
Marigold adds gourmet menu to the growing number of eateries in Lyons
Start new career in 1 year: 11 free Health Care college programs
History of The Stone Cup and the Tallents
Opinions and Letters to the Editor
Opinion: Are you a bystander?
Mailbox: support for candidate Marchman
Seniors
November SENIOR NEWS: being kind on Thanksgiving
October SENIOR NEWS: read a good book lately?
September SENIOR NEWS: reality tv shows
August SENIOR NEWS: folk music
Obituaries
Raymond (Ray) Thomas, obituary
Douglas Harkalis, obituary
William “Bill” Boone, obituary
Griffin Ferguson, obituary
Science & Nature
Lyons Garden Club announces results of chili contest
So many new plants at the Rocky Mt Botanic Gardens
Fall update on Rocky Mt National Park closures, reservations and elk
Wellness & Health
LEAF’s plans on making for a Merry December
A community food market that saves you money and saves the Earth
Looking for a free community Thanksgiving dinner? try these tips
Join in on World Kindness Day, November 13th
Features
Rapid increase of catalytic converter theft, now hits Lyons
Fun facts about Thanksgiving
LCF provides $50,000 in grants toward 2023 civic-minded projects
Arts & Culture
Poet’s Corner (gratitude): 3:30 a.m. in Inverness
Special community events enjoyed, fall 2022 (photo spread)
Books / Poetry
Books: by local authors, for your Holiday gift giving
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