About Town with LaVern Johnson 2/11/21
ABOUT TOWN 2/11/21 #51 for the Lyons Recorder online!
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 to send and to Facebook-Lyons-Recorder ..To read her News, as well as About Town by LaVern–on Thursdays send to lavern921@aol.com.
NOTICE TO ALL, Don’t forget, this Sunday is Valentine’s Day..get that box of chocolates for your sweetie. Remember, she deserves it! putting up with you..Show her you appreciate her efforts. Mr. LaVerne always laid a box of chocolates on my typewriter (where I spent most of my day); He would wait until I thought he had forgotten!
This Sunday tune into the Blue Sky Barn, for a fundraiser for LEAF..a virtual for Valentine’s Day Special.
Valentine’s dinner at Bella La Creme call 823 8666. LaMariposa – Chili Platter $10.00; Thursday 11-3; call 823 5595; The Lyons Dairy Bar has Valentine Cakes and cookies; the Red Checkered Tablecloth has a Valentine dinner.
Another week gone by in this New Year of 2021. .A little snow, but cold! (Lyons seems to be in the banana belt. Other areas are having snow, but very little here in Lyons. More drought. Ice Skating is open, and is going good. Volunteers to help clean and prepare the ice are needed..Contact Dr. Meckle as to what to do. Thanks Joe. Masks are required when you can’t maintain 6 ft. space from another person outside your household.
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Ice Skating lessons with former figure-skater and coach Anya Mullen teaching beginner and intermediate levels ice skating on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning mid-January. Private lessons are available. visit www.townoflyons.com/recreation
2021 RESIDENT PARKING PASS. The parking passes are available to residents of Lyons (Utility billing customers only); one free resident parking pass per household; a second pass may be obtained for $40, and three or more $55.00 each. Golf cards are considered vehicles and the one free parking pass may be used for a golf cart.
Lyons residents may purchase a season parking pass for $80.00 per vehicle. The parking fee for 2021 is $1 per house on weekdays and off season weekends, and $3 per hour on peak season weekends. Parking fees can be paid at the kiosks located throughout the park with a receipt to placed on the windshield. Parking fees are enforced. Signup for a 2021 resident parking pass. or at www.townoflyons.com/parkingpass.
ITS THE LAW: Keep sidewalks accessible for everyone. Snow and ice make traversing sidewalks difficult and dangerous. This is the law. Residents must remove snow or ice 24 hours after the last accumulation. If sidewalks remains hazardous the town may mitigate and charges will be sent to the property owners.
NEED ASSISTANCE: Lyons volunteers may assist those who need help shoveling their sidewalks. at www.lyonsvolunteers.org
People are still lurking around to break in your car: LOCK YOUR CARS, GARAGES, HOUSES, ETC.: Do not get careless..many thieves make their living that way!
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THE FLOOD; Jamie (Dirkes) Weber, Lyons High Graduate in 2004, is ever thankful that her school letter jacket lost during the September, 2013 Great Flood was found. It was lost when the family house was flooded and floated down river. It was found in the field belonging to the Cemex Co by renter Emily McMurtry, of Berthoud, who rents the land, and was looking for a goat when she found the coat. She took it to the Middle/Sr High who, with the help of Jamie’s track coach, Mark Roberts, helped to find the owner. The Cemex Co. has offered to restore the letter jacket and those of her brothers, if found. Jamie is the daughter of Curt Dirkes. The stately large house sat on the corner of the Foothills Highway and the River, and it was washed away with its contents. 1800 Colorado homes were flooded with 70 homes lost in the Lyons area. The jacket was a delightful occasion!
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The rumble heard the other day seems to be blasting by the Cemex Cement Co., who failed to notify anyone. All thought it was a small earthquake..
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WINTER READING: You should read Franciska’s book “Chopin thru the Window”..(sold at the Lyons Redstone Museum for $25.00 303 823 5271. Happy 98th Birthday to Franciska who now lives in West Virginia with her daughter, Amy Cutts and family.. She is the grandmother of Karen Gregg, Lyons Band instructor. Franciska has related her life when a child, a teenager, meeting George Stein, her life thru the Nazis realm, coming to America, operating the Black Bear Inn in Lyons from 1988-1999, back to Germany, and now settled in Reston, Virginia with her daughter Amy. Very interesting a MUST READ!
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 with the reservoir. He plans to continue the information written by Ivan Wallin to the present. Contact him at 512 526 0323; dan@cenizo.com
MUSEUM BOOK: The Museum has several books on Lyons history you may be interested in..see the Book ad; and call 303 823 5271 or 823 6692.
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Old Man Winter Rally
About 200 were on hand for the OLD MAN WINTER RALLY in Lyons today; It is scheduled for two weekends- February 6-7 and 13-14, operated by Josh Kravetz of Adventure Fit. 600-1000 overall entries are expected. Due to COVID the event will extend over nine days, with combination trail running and mountain biking on a “Cool and Unique” course in Lyons. Working with County Health officials they have come up with a modified version that follows safety guidelines by promising to give an outlet for their competitive skills. The event takes place on trails and very low-traffic roads, To sign up for an adventure no matter what the weather is. Everyone is having a great time. The event brings folks together for a fun experience. with great prizes. Although there will not be the usual huge after party, folks are invited to go to Oskar Blues for chili and cold beer. Kraetz had partnered with CEMEX to offer 20 free entries for residents of Lyons.
Defined Motion to start on Feb. 22nd. Mark your calendar. The Lyons Dance Studio has been closed since last spring due to COVID. All safety measures and social distancing will be used=survey.
Call the Lyons Fire Department at anytime.. info@wildfirepartners.org
Stop at Ralph’s for a big bag of assorted veggies.-$20.00 . A bargain.
Free COVID TESTING will continue to be offered on Fridays from 1:30-3:00 at Latter Day Saints Church, 2nd Avenue, Lyons, Co, Holidays. Many Lyons folks are getting tested, around 175 each Friday. Hundreds of people throughout the State are being tested, to be sure they don’t give it to their family. (This gives assurance if you have the Virus infection you can be more careful with those near you; A lot of people have the infection and don’t know it, thus it spreads.. “Staying in” seems to be the answer.)
VACCINE: MANY FOLKS ARE RECEIVING SHOTS OF VACCINE DAILY THAT GO ; FIRST TO THOSE 70 AND OLDER;THEN TO FIRST RESPONDERS AND HOSPITALS.
YOU HAVE TO CALL IN AND GET IN LINE FOR YOUR VACCINE SHOT; SOME IN LYONS HAVE HAD THEIR SHOTS. WITH THEIR SECOND SHOT IN-LINE. CALL BOULDERCOUNTY-COVID19
TO MAKE RESERVATIONS TO GET YOUR SHOTS SOONER.
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.
FEBRUARY RECREATION: Go to townoflyons.com/recreation. They have skate board sessions and fitness in the park. And skating lessons.
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See the January 15th “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!
Senior meals furnished by Boulder County Aging for $3.00 can be picked up at the Senior Center, NOW on Tuesdays and Thursdays; from at 12:15 p.m. Call 303 441 1415 the day ahead. (ages 65 and up)
The River Church is serving Monday night suppers in boxes from 5 to 5:30 p.m. in front of the Senior Center, for those who need it. Call the church for more information; we don’t know if they will continue this for all of February.
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BLOOD DRIVE, April 12th, from 10-2:15pm You can sign up before.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ACCUPUNCTURIST is now open for business 303 775 2940 – Julie Smith
PIZZA 66 will be open Curbside; call to order; $30.00 minimum order; M-F 5:00pm-8:45pm; and Sat & Sun 3:00pm-8:45pm. Stop by
GOOD NEWS: The Lyons Dairy Bar has their Sandwich Shop with ice cream open, as usual, then a Bakery with Cinnamon Rolls, Pies, Cakes, etc; then a Candy store..on the west side of the Shopette..Be sure to stop by. There is a special Valentine sale this week, Stop by!
Ian Taylor has the Red and White Food Truck parked at the Stone Cup, 4-8pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, as, well as at Spirit Hounds and at various events. (his customers cannot use the Stone Cup’s patio) So far very successful. He specializes in Italian foo, and baked goods. hmmm good!
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.
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NEED HELP-FOOD, MEDICAL CARE, LOOK FOR HOUSING, ETC. Check with LEAF; by appointment, or food bank on Wednesdays 3-5pm.
LEAF: Go to Leaf’s website to apply for an Emergency Assistance Grant to help those who are suffering due to COVID-19.
LEAF Group MENTAL HEALTH ZOOM sessions have been on hold for a couple of weeks.
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
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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
Fireman’s Fund – many ways you can donate: https://www.lyonsfirefund.org/ways-to-help.html
Lyons Chamber dues are due. Send $100.00 for businesses and $75.00 for non-profits, to the Chamber of Lyons, Co., Box 546 The Chamber is offering a Health Care Program go to admin@lyonschamber.org
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COVID-19 NEWS
VACCINE notifications program begins with sign ups to be notified when they are able to receive the vaccine (bit.ly/3nu2ybi); The vaccine will provide 300,000 county residents over 70 years old or older as well as teachers, grocery store employees and other frontline workers.
COVID REPORT:
Today, there are 41 new cases with 3 hospitalizations but no new deaths brings the county’s total cases is 17,800 cases with a total of 494 who have been in the hospital with 30 residents in the hospital to date. The number of deaths remain at 234, with the county’s seven day positivity at 3.3%.with 16 cases with the new variant.. with 18,538 cases in Boulder County -1862 cases at CU; Out of Colorado’s 5.7 million people 2,350.000 people have been tested. Gov. Polis now has allowed more leniency if restaurants follow regulations; 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”.
The rate of infection is 6276 Cases per 100,000 in Boulder; 6412 cases per 100,000 in Longmont; 5039 % per 100,000; 3,715 in Louisville with 3,679 rate per 100,000 in Superior; in Lyons the rate is 3,291; in Erie, the rate is 3,679; in Nederland, the rate is 3,353, and in unincorporated Boulder County the rate is 3,354.6 Statewide there are 406,276 cases with 5,733 deaths, with 22,329 have been hospitalized . Out of Colorado’s 5.7 million population, 2,458,468 people have been tested.
LYONS IS DOING WELL with 1 Elementary Student quarantined. Masks are still required.
VACCINE notifications program begins with sign ups to be notified when they are able to receive the vaccine (bit.ly/3nu2ybi); The vaccine will provide 300,000 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.
..5000 shots were distributed Sunday in Jefferson County; They had 200 left over and sent out word to the Jefferson County and teachers, who showed up enmass.
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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. (Moudou has left town for a new job out of state; but his helpers will still serve meals)
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
Ian Taylor has the Red and White Food Truck.. he will be parked at the Stone Cup, 4-8pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, and once at Spirit Hounds. You cannot eat at the tables at the Stone Cup; do carry out.
==Please call each business to confirm their current hours and days open==
SCHOOLS: SEE LYONS RECORDER Page for this month’s school news: == the FEBRUARY SCHOOL NEWS
SPRING SPORTSLyons High School spring sports, February 2021 – Basketball practice has begun, with games played, wearing a mask and No fans.
To see updates, go to the Times Call Sports web page
SPRING SPORTS – Basketball practice has begun, with games played, wearing a mask and No fans.; BOYS BASKETBALL is coached by Jahmiel McLawrence with return starters: Tucker Mills, Nathan Richardson and Gage Basey from a team that went 7-5 last winter. Basey led the team with a double-double line, averaging 14.7 points and l0.4 rebounds. Mills, a freshman last year, had 12.3 points and 6.9 boards. Seniors Bode Shiver and Jordan Valente will add experience and depth.
GIRLS BASKETBALL is coached by Marcus Richardson, with three seniors returning who have all started the last two or three seasons. which includes forward Hannah Schweiger, Avery Joy and senior point guard Jazzmyn Enny .
WRESTLING Lyons wrestling program has seven returning state qualifiers. They were told their sport wouldn’t go out as scheduled due to COVID However, seven days later the health department reversed course and approved variances to allow local wrestlers to compete. This may be the best team they have had in a long time. senior Oran Huff goes for individual state title No. 3 Qualifiers include Hunter Powell, Monte Pickering, Christian Keller, Dequalyn Keller, and Logan Odell At State only two wrestlers from each weight class will qualify. Regionals will be March 5-6th; with Class 2A state tournament March 12th in Pueblo.
Thanks to the M\Sr High School BOOSTER CLUB and parents for the dinners served the teachers during Parent-Conferences this week; and to Pizza 66 and Spice of Life for next week.
The Sunday Longmont BINGO for the high school Booster Club restarted this week. More news when it happens… See School News for more information and links.
Apply to the Sheriff‘s office for a Scholarship Application.
To buy a year book – deadline is Jan. 29th, see Anna Marie Stryaz 823 6631
SCHOOLS 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.
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 (303) 823 6631
WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS: if you are interested in knowing what is going on, contact each school’s secretary and sign up.. For the Middle/High newsletters, go here: WEEKLY newsletters (sign up and get it in your email box weekly!)
SCHOOL REGULATIONS. 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 –
met Monday, February 8th, at 6:00pm; with Jeff Moline-Boulder County Planner speaking on Open Space Trail Requests; 2. How to use the Martin property without great impact to County Road 69E; 3. What to do about the Apple Valley plots that now belong to the County-Does Lyons want them? 4. Lyons-Hall Ranch Connection with improvements on the Highway 5. Park Operations; 6-Park Projects; Community Events; Noxious week Plan- three plots will be sprayed (where the soil is hard and weeds plentiful); Reports were given on: a. The completion of Bohn Park Phase 2 will be ready for ballgames b. Lyons Valley River Park plant replacement in the spring, a fence and wetland work is needed with railing and stream bank stabilization.; c. The 2nd Avenue Bridge is being replaced with the 140′ stringers coming this week; (2nd Avenue closed until May; with the use of the trail along the river .. The 4th Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Design is upcoming .The bridge will be paid for thru FEMA and Safe Schools grant with work on the design) e. Ice skating has been good with cold nights.. Volunteers to care for the ice are needed. Special times are set for Ice skating and hockey.
The Town has applied for a grant for the St. Vrain Trail east of town. The town leases the land at the back to: of Blue Mountain Stone, 2. Spirit Hounds, and 3. Clark’s Hardware the trail has to go thru, as well as over 3 or 4 ditches-they have to get approval from the Ditch companies as well as the Northern Colorado Water District.
Pending projects: The area South of the St. Vrain River; A trail connection along the South Ledge Ditch and up to the “L”, Secondary Sports Court; Night Sky Compliance; Pedestrian Connectivity, Budget & long-term maintenance review, Water Rescue Stations (in 2021 budget to be along the river in case of emergency); PRC volunteering-to clean up after Holidays, summer and during summer. The next meeting March 8th at 6:00pm.
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TOWN BOARD: February 1, 2021
The Lyons Town Board will meet on Zoom Monday evening Feb 15th.
The Lyons Town Board met on Zoom Monday evening Feb 1st, with Workshop held on the Lake McIntosh Shares; Sheriff Crist reported that the Lyons Den has agreed to follow State and County regulations and will be back in business in 90 days; There was a Resolution approving the Second Amendment to with J-U-B Engineer for the Construction for Stormwater Improvements for Lyons Roadway Repairs Projects; a Resolution rectifying the Ninth Amendment to the Disaster Recovery with Otak, Inc for Capital Improvement and Drainage Design Service of the 2nd Avenue Bridge Project; a Resolution ratifying the Construction with Walsh Construction Inc for Bohn Park Phase II; A Resolution approving policy for Virtual Meeting Rules; and Resolution amending the Town of Lyons Fee Schedule; and updates on water utility; wastewater. The Ordnance on Vehicle Impoundment, Parking and Abandoned Vehicle and Property Enforcement was voted in at last board meeting to allow small RV’s and Water vehicles if under 20 feet, not including the tongue to park on the driveway or in front. The town is now looking for parking space for big R-V’s. A resolution was discussed expressing support for improved Hike and Bike Features along the reconstructed State Highway 7; Work is going forward on the new 2nd Avenue Bridge with with Rocksol Consulting Group for Construction and Interwest Consulting Group for Consulting Services for Professional Civil Engineering; A Resolution of the Town ratifying professional services with Anderson Consulting Engineers for the Design for the St,. Vrain Creek Recovery Project; A Resolution of the Town approving a Development Plan Agreement for Summit Housing passed last meeting giving the town 16-24 single family units, and 17 larger; The developer stated they would see to the safety of those where the cliffside has shored off. Mark Browning gave a report on Affordable Housing, stating that 10% of all housing was required for Affordable Housing, and the Town had 9.2%, he thought that was good. There are only 9 empty lots in town, 7 of which are designated, with no affordable sites available. Tracy Saunders reported on Flood recovery, of which the town may have to pay $36,000 to complete a flood project, if they did not get the grant applied for. Ofttimes instead of land for affordable housing, “cash in lieu of” is allowed, and that affordable housing is not required for remodeling or building of multi units for economy. (such as on the Main Street project) The Mayor appointed Mike Jackson to the Utilities & Engineering Board; Kara Bauman to the Sustainable Futures Commission, and David Hamrick to the Citizen Budget Advisory Board; Holli Rogen reported she had attended the Dr Cog meeting with Boulder County to receive more funds. They have applied to DOLA for a grant of $80,000 for the Comprehensive plan; The town has joined the State for winter tourism, and has applied for grants from GO-Colorado, for outdoor recreation; The Old Man Winter event will be held from Feb. 8-18th; Kevin Nunn has been hired as the new Fire Chief for the Lyons Fire Protection District with Chief Steve Pischke now will be Fire Marshall; the town passed Ordinance 1095 which allow the Town Administration the ability to Promulgate Administrative Regulations. The Sewer Connection was allowed at 622 Overlook Drive; Voted on Lake McIntosh Water Shares Request (to develop 4th & Main Street into businesses and apartments) was passed saving them $100,000. Plans for redoing the corner businesses with the first floor into businesses and adding 7 rental units on the 2nd floor. The Town has applied for a grant for the 36\66 Corridor Trail.
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 Town Board, form a Cemex committee, and a committee on the Planet Bluegrass contract; Check trail by Cemetery; Honeywell Legal action; Historic Preservation Committee to meet with Planning Commission.
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DONATE LOCALLY –
FOR THE NEW YEAR, donations are important to keep us going. . You are asked to donate to your favorite charity, such as: to the Lyons Redstone Museum, BOX 9, LEAF Box 346, Lyons Community Foundation, Box 546, Lyons PTO, Lyons Middle\Sr PTO; Lyons Fire District, Lyons Garden Club, and more! Your gift to these non-profits makes Lyons a better place to live
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MUSEUM NEWS+THE LYONS REDSTONE MUSEUM
Thanks to those who have donated to the Museum, used to pay the year’s utilities, etc. THE LYONS MUSEUM is sending out their yearly brochures held up by the COVID-as a Season’s greeting and update of the Lyons Redstone Museum. Thanks to Baiba Lennard for the brochure-telling about the Museum, their projects, needing money due to the COVID and No Sales, etc.. The Museum is still open virtually (if you are here from afar and need to make research call 303 823 5925 and we will make arrangements to let you in. Someone will be there on most Wednesdays (call 303 823 5271) The staff will be working on scrapbooks, scanning, and Past Perfect, long-needed-to-do jobs; awaiting until people will feel safe. Thanks to the Museum team, Terri Weir, Monique Sawyer-Long, Baiba Lennard, and Emily Walker.
==Go to www.LyonsRedstoneMuseum.comfor virtual tours
==Virtual tour of 2019 exhibit “40 Artifacts, 40 Years”
==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.
==YOU WILL ENJOY going to the Lyons Cemetery on-line, telling about many of the oldtimers of Lyons..Very worth your while. https://virmuze.com/m/lyons-redstone-museum/x/stories-from-the-lyons-cemetery/
MUSEUM NEWS+ Thanks to Jean Pela for giving the Museum some valuable artifact: A Certificate of the first Lyons Boy Scout Troop #61 dated October 31,1940, with Troop Committee: Fred Dirkes, Chairman (Jean’s father) and John E. Lall. J. H. Havens Scout Master and W. W. Downie-Assistant Scoutmaster; (Boy Scouts started in June 15, 1916); a clock from the Lyons 1950 1st grade class, which was in the same room with the 2nd grade, located in the 1881 Schoolhouse, now the Museum) which was given to Jerry Peila by Lyman Sanford, who was then custodian; and a hitching post found by in Noland by Lu Peila, father of Jerry Peila. (These items will be displayed at the Lyons Redstone Museum)
Thanks to the Class of 1969 and those who have paid the cost of the Mickey Hawkins Bench in full. You can donate in honor of Mickey by sending a donation to the Lyons Redstone Museum, Box 9, Lyons, Co. 80540. It will be used to pay the year’s utilities, etc. Thanks to Class members Gary Secrest who came from Los Alamos, NM and Rhonda Harkalis French of Loveland for supervising the project. And thanks to Blue Mountain Stone who furnished the sandstone plaques for the bench, with the beautiful engraving by Mark of Engraving of Loveland.
We will appreciate your support for the museum. Send a check to Lyons Historical Society, P O Box 9, Lyons, CO 80540
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Geneva Thomas; Sean McIntyre, Hailey Duzel, Deborah Salmon, Michelle Riley, Fritzie Christiansen, Jerry Tabor, Hannah Roller, Ava McCall, Rev Clair Drew, Emma Bieslade, Joan Treece, Sara Werner, Ciana Grove, Cindy Moffitt; —Ken Richmond, former owner of St. Vrain Market, would be 84; and Beth Ford, Lyons Business teacher 1941-1992, age 102;
Congratulations on your MARRIAGE: Nola Brook Basey and Martin Sierra, married Jan. 29th, in Milan, Italy.
With Sympathy to Ron and Monica McGuckin at the death of his bother-in-law David Hight, Age 91, owner of McGuckin’s Hardware.
2020 DEATHS: We express Deep Sympathy to the families of those who passed away in the Year 2020; We missed Leland King who married Linda Harmon, and Steve Secrest: Pat (Jone) Ohline who passed away in June, and was married to J. C. Burdick and lived in Loveland and express our Sympathy to the families of 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, Alice Thomas, 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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