About Town with LaVern Johnson 1/7/21

ABOUT TOWN 1/7/21 #46 for the Lyons Recorder online!

Another week-ANOTHER YEAR- gone by.. a little snow. Ice Skating is open.

We celebrated the New Year watching TV; Spirit Hounds had a New Year’s celebration (with masks). Time to make your New Year’s Resolutions!! ..Let’s hope the Vaccine kills the Virus and we can have a good year. The most important resolution is NOT TO GET COVID! Be of good cheer the New Year is here..

LYONSRECORDER.ORG: We are happy Kathleen Spring is now the Editor of the lyonsrecorder.org, bringing Lyons news to all of Lyons..To send her your news, click on LyonsRecorder.editor@gmail.com See www.lyonsrecorder.org To read her news, as well as About Town by LaVern–on Thursdays.

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THE ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S DAY PLUNGE was held last Friday, with several plunging and lots of spectators. Fun, but Cold Over $400 was donated to LEAF. Our thanks.

NEW BOOK by Bill Knapp “Raring to Go Ahead with a Great Life” is available thru Amazon.com- go to Bill@BillKnap@Amazon.com.

MANY FOLKS ARE RECEIVING SHOTS OF VACCINE DAILY; THEY GO FIRST TO THE FIRST RESPONDERS AND HOSPITAL WORKERS; NEXT THE ELDERLY; NEXT TO THOSE 70 AND OVER; IT MAY BE SEVERAL MONTHS. THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT MAKING RESERVATIONS TO GET YOUR SHOTS SOONER.

STEALING CARS: We hear they caught someone who was stealing cars and etc, maybe in Lyons, from Weld County.. Thanks Boulder County Sheriff’s. LOCK YOUR CARS, GARAGES, HOUSES, ETC: Do not get careless..many thieves make their living that way!

CHRISTMAS CAME TO THE LYONS REDSTONE MUSEUM this week when Gerald Roberts, head of Roberts Excavations Corp, donated $989.00 toward paving the driveway, with the Museum/Town/School paying the balance of $1000.00.

He also donated the $400.00 for the engraved sandstone plaque, which states: . .”Paving Donated by Western Mobile & Roberts Excavation. Corp” We do thank them sincerely. (Western Stone put in the first driveway which was damaged by the rains of the Great Flood of 2013).

PENDING BOOK: Dan Kowalski of Pinewood Springs is seeking memories and pictures of what is now the Ralph Price Reservoir. Formerly known as the Professors’ Ranch with many houses, which were covered over by the reservoir. He plans to continue the information written by Ivan Wallin to the present day. Contact him with any information or photographs you may have, or who to referred him to: at 512 526 0323; dan@cenizo.com

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LaMariposa has specials, sometimes on Wedn. or Thurs. or Friday. Chili Platter $10.00; call 823 5595

The Red Checkered food wagon has Italian food on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 4:30 pm.

Jacaranda at the Stone Cup, by Modou Jaiteh, has meals every weekend. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4-8pm.

PIZZA 66 will be open Curbside and on their patio; call to order; M-F 5:00pm-8:45pm; and Sat & Sun 3:00pm-8:45pm. Stop by

The Lyons Dairy Bar – Curbside/and at window.

January 8 – COVID testing in Lyons Returns on Fridays. Go here for all the details: https://www.townoflyons.com/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/132578

COVID-19: MANY FOLKS ARE RECEIVING SHOTS OF VACCINE DAILY; FIRST TO THE FIRST RESPONDERS AND HOSPITAL WORKERS; NEXT THE ELDERLY; NEXT TO THOSE 75 AND OVER; IT MAY BE SEVERAL MONTHS.

FOR SAFETY-GET YOUR REGULAR FLU SHOT AS WELL AS A SHINGLES SHOT. From your doctor, a pharmacy, Walgreen’s gives a Free flu shot .a necessity/ according to the Denver Post the Flu Shot should be a priority. The importance this year is more than ever

TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS accepted..You are invited to send in a nomination for the Teacher of the Year at your school, where one will be chosen plus two others..nominations are due Feb. 10, 2021

DECEMBER RECREATION: Call townoflyons.com/recreation. They have skate board sessions and fitness in the park.

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See this December’s “Senior Article” in Lyons Recorder. Very big and full of good information!

The Wednesday Walkers Exercise Group is meeting at 11 am at Walt Self.(new time) Get on the mailing list to get notified if it is cancelled. lramsey@townoflyons.com. Here is a link to a fun exercise video sent out to the Wednesday Walkers. Pease go at your own pace! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UabUNrjSE4

Senior meals furnished by the County for $3.00 can be picked up at the Senior Center each Wednesday and Friday from 11:30-12:30 Call 303 441 1415 the day ahead.

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COMMISSIONS: You are encouraged to serve on a Board or Commission, which meet once a month as advisory to the Town Board. There are several vacancies.

BINGO HELP IS NEEDED EACH SUNDAY FOR THE MS\HS BINGO..CALL BRIAN- (Tigeryell91#gmail.com) Cell/Text: 303-907-5048 go@lionsboosterclub., Bingo is at Rainbow Alley in Longmont every Sunday from 1-3pm; with funds raised used for the schools’ extra curricular activities-bus rides, uniforms, etc. etc. Very important. (The M\HS Bingo raises around $80,000 for the year for school necessities-take your turn..help out..your students all benefit) Operations, Lyons Lions Booster Club.

LEAF: Go to Leaf’s website to apply for an Emergency Assistance Grant to help those who are suffering due to COVID-19. Send your funds to LEAF, Box 234, Lyons 80540; LEAF hands out groceries for over 45 families; helps with rent and doctor bills, clothing, and utilities. Drop off the following items on Wednesday mornings, 9:30am to 2pm. ==LEAF Needs==

—NON-FOOD=Paper Products: toilet paper, paper towel, tissues, Laundry Products, Personal hygiene: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotion, disposable razors ===—FOOD =Snacks: crackers, cookies, popcorn, etc. Soup, Canned chili, stew,, Flavored rice: pilaf, Mexican, long grain & wild, Spanish, etc. Cereal, Juice boxes, Fruit & applesauce cups, Fruit snacks

Z TRIP VOUCHER PROGRAM- To help those “in need” of transportation, between Lyons and Boulder or Lyons and Longmont, Vouchers are valid Monday to Friday, from 5am to 7pm. This has been renewed for 2021. Contact Lisa at 303 823 6622 x30 Register at lramsey@townoflyons.com

LEAF – Group MENTAL HEALTH 12pm, on ZOOM, free THURSDAYS. See their topic schedule on Facebook.

LEAF is hiring a part time administrator; go to leafoflyons.org

Fireman’s Fund – fundraiser https://www.lyonsfirefund.org/ways-to-help.html

COVID-19 cases are spiking back up; with 155 new cases and two deaths in Boulder County today with 179 deaths and over 14,476 cases in Boulder County -1677 cases at CU; Out of Colorado’s 5.7 million people 2,114,256 people have been tested. Gov. Polis now has allowed all counties who were “red” to be “Orange” and have some in-door dining with masks and social distancing; He has declared no clusters of groups, and has allowed 2 to be together at CU with the new order of “Stay Home” with over 5212 Cases in Boulder; 4519 in Longmont; 1045 in Lafayette; 529 in Louisville; 262 in Erie, 63 in Lyons, 25 in Nederland, and 1003 in unincorporated Boulder Count. OVER SIXTY CASES IN LYONS. which may be low due to have Post Office Box Numbers as addresses.

VACCINE notifications program begins with sign ups to be notified when they are able to receive the vaccine; The vaccine will provide 30,000 county residents over 70 years old or older as well as teachers, grocery store employees and other frontline workers, The county has been receiving 500-700 doses each week.

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SHOP IN LYONS – DO YOUR SHOPPING AT HOME-HELPS LYONS’ BUSINESSES AND TOWN.

JACARANDA will be serving at The Stone Cup, this Friday -Sunday, from 4-8pm. Stop by. // the Stone Cup is open 8-1pm.

PIZZA 66 will be open for Patio and Outside seating only; Curbside. For DELIVERY, call to order; $30.00 minimum order. M-F 5:00pm-8:45pm; and Sat & Sun 3:00pm-8:45pm. Stop by.

LYONS DAIRY BAR: – Curbside

LYONS SALON & BARBER – 970 744 2111

LYONS MANE at the Shopette is open daily; call.

LYONS REGIONAL LIBRARY (TAKE OUT) Mons & Thurs 10AM-4:00pm; Tues\Wed 12-6:00pm; Sat. 9:00-12:00, 303 823 5165.

YOGA – Saturdays – 9am – yoga online

WESTERN STARS open 10am-6pm, Mons -Thursday, 303 747 3828;

DOG GROOMING 10\20\-28 303 823 6260, Vet Clinic – Make appointment

LAMARIPOSA-Friday Lunch – 11am-3:00pm – $10.00-Stop by

A-LODGE-FORMERLY ASPEN LEAF MOTEL – Open for business. A discount is given to local residents who bring their family and friends

CHILD CARE & EDUCATION BY JACQUE SHANK-303 823 5020

LYONS PHYSICAL THERAPY will come to your home thru Tele-Health Call 303 823 8813

MENTAL HEALTH MEETINGS, each Thursday at 3pm, on Zoom by Cheri Maureaux, LEAF.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ACCUPUNCTURIST is now open for business 303 775 2940 – Julie Smith

For Live Music and a meal stop at the at the Lyons Den

KAREN’S HAIR SHOP is now open daily. – back of old hotel.

Willis Horn is operating a cupcake company..Call him, 303 823 6770

==Please call each business to confirm their current hours and days open==

SCHOOLS: SEE LYONS RECORDER Page for this month’s school news: Including phone numbers, times, meals, and names. == the NEW NOVEMBER SCHOOL NEWS page 4 for links and phone numbers. == See January 7 edition for news and schedule.

SCHOOLS will resume this Wednesday, Jan 6th: Office hours of M\Sr High is 8:00a.m. to 3:00 pm. Phone 303 823 6631; Attendance (x45608) Registrar (x45609) Call Angela Rittenhouse, Attendance Clerk, 720 494 3844, if you will miss school. Students may go in person next week.

St. Vrain Valley, Boulder Valley, and Adams County schools are furnishing a free meal to all children under 18 years of age thru December, with curbside pickup from 11 to 12:30 pm, Monday- Friday.

REQUIREMENTS – Parents are to upgrade the Immunizations of their students. go to Richelle Brown, Health Clerk 303 823 6631. Students may go back in person in January.

To order your YEAR BOOKS – see Anna Marie Stryaz 823 6631

SPRING SPORTS are scheduled to begin in February-basketball, wrestling.

SCHOOL REGULATIONS. (They are hoping for in-school sessions on the New Year.) Safety rules apply to all 13 of the SVVSD schools; All safety issues and improvements at the schools are being made: For in-person, when allowed: they have Increased the air flow; added custodial sanitizing, wear masks, schedule breaks; hand sanitizing, social distancing, fewer students will be in a room and in lunchroom-1\2 marked on each side, classrooms-desks 6′ apart; stairways-marked right side both up and down; lunch lines-stay on right side.

Construction on Lyons School auditorium is progressing, included in the 2016 bond Issue. Good News!! (Although it cuts the parking..it will be worth it!)

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LYONS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION meeting – Jan. 11th

Will meet on Monday, January 11th, at 6pm; with discussion on: The area along the South side of the river, of the LaVern Johnson Park; The completion of Bohn Park Phase 2 which will be ready for ballgames etc this spring. The Lyons Valley River Park needs plant replacement in the spring, a fence and wetland work is needed with railing and stream bank stabilization; The 2nd Avenue Bridge is being replaced with 2nd Avenue closed until May; stay out of the construction area. People are urged to use the trail along the river/ The 4th Avenue Pedestrian Bridge is paid for thru FEMA and Safe Schools grant with design and work to begin soon; a location for Disc Golf, the cost of an ice maker for the Ice Rink (the rink needs freezing weather), a trail connection along the South Ledge Ditch and up to the “L”, and projects for 2021 with long-term goals and 2021 priorities; The next meeting is Jan 11-6pm.

Thanks to the town for decorating the town and Sandstone park.

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TOWN BOARD: January 4, 2021

The Lyons Town Board met on Zoom Monday evening; There will be No Action on The Den until after their State hearing in February. Thanks to the Town of Lyons for the Cares grants amounting to $197,000. Checks were presented last week to 20 businesses, and 2 non-profits this week, ranging from $989.00 to $10,000. A great help! Discussion was held on: PUD-MU zoning district and PUD MU Overlay District; Sanitary Sewer Repairs at 5th Avenue and Meily Street done by Roberts Excavation Corporation; An inter-governmental agreement for alternative transportations services between the Town of Lyons and Boulder County; Work is continuing on the 2nd Avenue bridge with negotiations on the right-of-way proceeding; Discussed the termination of utility services, overlay districts, vehicle impoundment, parking and abandoned vehicle and property enforcement. Public hearings-Jan. 19th) Approved: Development of a subterranean Pump Station between Lyons and Longmont; Accepted the Davey Tree Co. on the 2nd Avenue Bridge Project; the Improvements of the Lyons Roadway Project; the public improvements of the Lyons Valley River Park Project, and the St. Vrain Creek Recover and accepted public improvements of the St. Vrain Recovery Project; Discussed if Lake McIntosh Water can be used for the proposed Main Street (400-402 Main Street); The development would entail more businesses on the 1st floor and housing on the second and maybe the third floors. (including the Art Gallery building down to the insurance office; and Dance building) (Have to meet with the City of Longmont); Discussed funds designated for Lyons Streets for matching funds to get grants for the 36\66 Corridor Trail; and discussed rule for Virtual meetings.

UPCOMING: Check fire hydrants as to water pressure; the water problems at Ed Bruder’s home; kids Hike & Bike Trail; Dr Cog funding, Student on Board, form a Cemex & committee on Planet Bluegrass contract; check trail by Cemetery, Honeywell Legal action, Historic Preservation Committee to meet with Planning Commission.

Next meeting Tuesday January 19 due to Holiday on Monday.

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THE TOWN OF LYONS appreciates your GRIT, GRACE, AND GRADITUDE, to everyone who participated in the challenges this past summer and who participated in many safer-at-home activities. We look forward to the day when we can all gather TOGETHER again.

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LYONS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION – Thanks to LCF we have received the checks for the town projects for 2021-amounting to $31,000. Very worthy causes, and Our Thanks. ==We have enjoyed the Videos Tanya Daty and Jeannie Moore of the Lyons Community Foundation have taken about the projects they have funded for this year. Give to the LCF send to Box 546, Lyons, Co. A great cause!!

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MUSEUM NEWS+THE LYONS REDSTONE MUSEUM

The Museum has conceded that it was unsafe for the Museum to open this season. If you are here from afar and need to make research call 303 823 5925 and we will make arrangements to let you in on a Wednesday thru the winter months

== 2019 Virtual tour of 40 Artifacts – go to www.LyonsRedstoneMuseum.com== Lyons Historic District On-line Tour to CLIO -A map attached will guide your drive-by tour with the History of the 15 sandstone buildings that are designated as a Historic District, now on-line. ==Lyons Cemetery virtual tour, where you can drive around to find the tombstone with history on-line. https://virmuze.com/m/lyons-redstone-museum/x/stories-from-the-lyons-cemetery/

==Also a brochure and on-line of Sally Colt’s wedding dress is pending.

The Museum was closed all season due to the COVID ,and, is asking for donations for the Museum expenses since could not open and had no sales. (Who would ever dream we could not open!) This is the time that we need to hear from our Lyons High Alumni and past and current residents. We will appreciate your support. Send a check to Lyons Historical Society, P O Box 9, Lyons, Co. 80540

The abstracts will be available to read at the Lyons Redstone Museum, call 303 823 5271

12/20/20: update. Thanks to Roberts Excavation for donating the cost of $400.00 for the sandstone plaque; and almost $1000 toward the cost of putting in a new asphalt driveway. Much appreciated. The remainder $1,000 is paid for by the 3-way lease holders. The 2013 flood washed away parts of the old driveway put in 15 years ago by Western Mobile, making it dangerous to drive or walk on.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Carol Groves-Christmas Day, Ernie Weir, Emily Dusel, Sonny Smith, Jeanna Bear, Tom Sloan, Jennifer LaChuga, Anita Rodriquez, Terry Colard Johnson, Alex Jensen, Stillwater Healting Clinic, Mary Hunt, Vicki Rivers, Terr Kelling, Kelton Techanz, Vaughn Carter, Larry Elmore, Nell Coffey, Bernard Buster, Adele Walker, Sharon Jankowski, David Divine, Lonnie Jones, and Oskar Blues-started in 1997-23 years! Thanks Dale!

WITH SYMPATHY: We express our sympathy at the death of Bryan James Lee, age 36, in Seattle, Wa, The son of Jerry & Lauren Lee of Marann, Arizona. He was born in Boulder, raised in Lyons, Pagosa Springs; He is survived by his spouse Tiffany Lee and Family of Pagosa Springs.

DEATHS: We express Deep Sympathy to the families of those who passed away in the Year 2020; Dean Servold; Darlene Morgan, Mike Sanford, Jerry Peila, Bessie Eliason, Dick Ralston, Imogene Roe, Chas Stacy, Chris Jacobson, Ruth Major, Louise Hall Leiding, Theresa Hall Garner, Leonard Peck, Henry Braly, Pat Kinson, AliceThomas, Grace Bohn, Bud Stratton, Bob Horst, Bryan James Lee

(Please e-mail lavern921@aol.com, if I missed anyone)

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NOTE: This is an unedited or researched (by staff) social news column by LaVern Johnson, who has been doing this since 1983. You can submit corrections to the LyonsRecorder.Editor@gmail.com or directly to LaVern at lavern921@aol.com

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