This Week in Lyons - 3/23/23

Three cultural fundraisers bring fun to Lyons residents, January to March (photo spread)
photos of happenings around town
==children’s play
==ice skating in our park
==winter concerts
==silent films and Gertie the Dinosaur
PHOTO SPREAD

Boulder County Commissioners support gun control proposals; add your voice
==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

IRS Free File can handle many complicated tax returns
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

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

Lyons residents painted the town green
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

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

Some details on Lyons affordable housing, and statistics
==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

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

State Property Tax Deferral Program Enrollment ends April 1st
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).
This Week's Briefs

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

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 – 3/23/23
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March 2023 – April
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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
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)
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News

Some details on Lyons affordable housing, and statistics
Government
Three public meetings this week, Town of Lyons
New law cracks down on unregistered vehicles
Schools
School Sports, fall 2022/winter 2023
LCF Scholarships apps due in 4 weeks; read the descriptions
Business

World class pinball arcade right here in Lyons
Opinions and Letters to the Editor
Seniors

March SENIOR NEWS: enjoying the stars and the snow
February SENIOR NEWS: staying warm with books, crafts and McDonalds
January SENIOR NEWS: List of Activities to eliminate Cabin Fever
December SENIOR NEWS: Christmas movies
Obituaries

Robert (Gene) Hamilton, obituary
Christopher (Chris) Michael Ward, obituary
Example of how Walt Kinderman went after a story (including final clip)
TRIBUTE to Walt Kinderman, editor of Lyons Recorder for 17 years (RIP)
Science & Nature
Book event: life lessons from wild animals
Girls & Science program, March
Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants Conference 2023
Wellness & Health
Bike path from Boulder to Lyons inching forward
List of organizations offering assistance to earthquake victims (donate)
Features

World class pinball arcade right here in Lyons
Remembering LaVern at the Christmas Bazaar, raffle, fudge, and friends
Sermon: Movies reflect the heart of the season
Fun and factual Statistics about December Holidays, US Census Bureau
Arts & Culture
Poet’s Corner: Love in a Box
Poet’s Corner: Love and a Goat
Boulder County and Lyons opportunities for artists
Books / Poetry

Library’s March adult programs focus on healing
Two Books on woman who broke barriers, changed women’s rights
Poet’s Corner: Snow Globe
Music
