About Town with LaVern Johnson 6/3/21 –
ABOUT TOWN 6/3/21 #67 for the Lyons Recorder online
Another week gone by, a nice rain, some snow in higher altitude. It will help the grass to be green. Notice all the flowers and trees blooming. Spring is here!
LYONS HISTORIC DISTRICT. We have 15 sandstone buildings as a Historic District; the Lyons Redstone Museum (1881 schoolhouse) is the depository of Lyons area history (open daily June 1st, so Stop By). We have good stores and restaurants, churches, and great schools. Although sometimes it is a struggle, we have made it..God Bless Lyons. LET’S REMEMBER THE HISTORY OF LYONS, COLORADO, and be proud of our Home Town!
JUNE 1ST – LYONS REDSTONE MUSEUM OPEN – opens daily June 1 thru Oct.. 3rd; 9:30am-4:30 (M-S) and 12:30-4:30pm-Sun. Stop by. (Wear masks-social distancing)
CO-ED SOFTBALL More teams are needed for Co-ed Softball. Either sign up on your own or round yourself up a team-$25.00 a member and $400 for a team. There is always lots of excitement at the Ball games, as there is a lot of good competition. They will play on Wed. evenings..at least go watch them -Bohn Park. Lyons has had good Softball teams for years; as far back ’40’s–
Yes, we have lots of ball happenings in Lyons..(send us your stories to: lavern921@aol.com or lyonsrecorder.editor@gmail.com
COVID is still dangerous, but down with 3 new cases today in Boulder County, making 23,615 total cases in the county; 815-hospitalizations; total deaths 257; 44.5 of population have received 2 shot of the vaccine; iN COLORADO, 55.6% have received a full course of vaccine; 66.4% have received at least one vaccine shot; There are 537401 total cases in Colorado, with 6623 deaths, total hospitaliations-29,790; 3,028,653 tested.; so still have to be careful (masks are required inside, stay in-social distance)– see this week’s Month of May COVID Report.
The COVID Tests taken on Fridays at Morman church are now cancelled. Thanks to all who helped.
For vaccine go to (bit.ly/3nu2ybi); The vaccine will provide county residents over 12 years old or older as well as teachers, grocery store employees and other frontline workers, The county has been receiving more doses each week.
VACCINE: See www.Bouldercounty.gov/COVID19, to make reservations.
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JULY 1st- 6:30pm- First Summer Concert in Park – PLUS PROGRAM:
– Sandstone Park- 7:15pm-“Welcome by Mayor Nick Angelo and Town of Lyons; Crown Mr\Mrs Good Old Days; recognize 2021 High School Graduates whose families are Pioneers (been in the school area 40 years and more) Band- 6:30pm-8:30pm
The Lyons Volunteers are still in action, helping seniors and others. go to Lyonsvolunteers.org
BOOSTER CLUB =BINGO= see section below “SCHOOL NEWS”
BEES: If there is a swarm of Bees on your property hanging on a tree or outside, contact 303 823 5984, leave a message, and ask for Nick. He will come get them, and Save The Bees!
Keep your eye out for VANDALISM IN THE PARKS – CALL 303 441 4444 -The sheriff’s dept,-Keep your eye out for VANDALISM IN THE PARKS: The Bohn Park restroom faucets were torn off the other night and the floor covered with soap!! Parents where are you? Where are your kids? What are they doing? Take the license plates of those vandals in the parks, etc. Very heart rendering!
REMEMBER- TOWN: NO PLASTIC BAGS IN RECYCLE BINS – Sort recyclable materials; curbside compost collection now offered; separate bin for clean cardboard.
RATTLE SNAKE AVOIDANCE: Training, at Stone Canyon Kennels..see Matt Hughie;
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IN JULY – Lyons Community Church,
ZOOM FITNESS CLASS – 45 MINUTES ON ZOOM- CALL 792 901 4605 ID 792 9014 4651
PONY RIDES are offered on Sundays, 11:45-12:30pm for kids 6 and under call 303 330 8277
The Stone Cup is For Sale..Sam and Mindy Tallent have manned the Cup for 17 years, and are retiring to be with their grandson, and take it easy..
ALUMNI Edwards family – Various families are scheduled to picnic in Lyons such as the Edwards family – including Harry, Larry, and Debbie Edwards, who grew up here, and children of Syvia Weese, and grandchildren of Doyle and Lempi Weese. They will be visiting Lyons June 17th & 18th, be at the Museum on June 18th, (if you want to visit with the Edwards, leave your name with the “redstonemuseum@gmail.com”, 303 823 5271.
=WANTED= SOMEONE TO WRITE LYONS BOARD NEWS FOR THE LYONSRECORDER.ORG..to go to town board meetings, or on Zoom, and write up same for the Lyons paper. Just the “highlights” of important topics are needed! == Contact lyonsrecorder.editor@gmail.com == Please help me, as I have a hard time hearing it.
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.
SCHOLARSHIPS: The Lyons Community Foundation offers six scholarships ranging between $500 and $2000 for graduating High school students; also the F. LaVerne Johnson, Joel Mack, Gene McCain. Gerald Boland, Steve Ralston, Janet Orback and others scholarships are available. Given at Awards Night, May 14th, 7:00pm, outside stadium. .
The F. LaVerne Johnson Scholarships went to: Zoe Chase, Katyln Enny; and Yala French
See the article this week for a full list of who won each scholarship.
FUN ACTIVITIES IN THE LYONS PARKS THIS SPRING: Call: Lisa Ramsey.
Square State Skate’s After school and Saturday Sessions, fun times at Lyons’ New skatepark! Come learn some new tricks. Various days and times.
Coming this summer:
Women’s Mountain Biking starts June 2nd;
Gonzo tennis for kids, teens and adults.
Summer Camps:
Challenger Soccer
Square State Skate
Go to: Lyons Recreation Department. Women’s Mountain Biking starts June 2nd;
Gonzo tennis for kids, teens and adults.
Summer Camps:
Challenger Soccer
Square State Skate
CAMPING\PICNICING IN LYONS PARKS – The town will be putting out a press release as to the Parks, picnicking, tubing, kayaking, the cost, and etc. However, call the town during office hours 303 823 8250, or write townoflyons.com, to get the number for Reservations ” America Renew/townoflyons\camping 303 823 6622 The charge is $10.00 per table and $2.00 an hour to park for picnicking. If the park is full, you are encouraged to park outside along the Lyons Depot and Town Hall and walk in, ==or go to Bohn Park-go east to 2nd Avenue, go south across the bridge. Lots of , parking and picnicking there — see this week’s Recorder for more info…
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RECREATION TEACHERS & TENNIS TEACHERS NEEDED: If you have an idea and skills to teach an outdoor class, contact Lisa Ramsey at lramsey@townoflyons.com for more information. Teachers are needed.
Summer jobs for Parks & Recreation; also Finance Director, and full time Maintenance Full-time and Seasonal
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The annual CrapFest and Art Fair will be held at Todd Jacobson’s place at 2139 Apple Valley Road on July 31st. All invited to be a vendor, or to buy “stuff”, etc.
CALL 303 441 4444 -The Sheriff’s Dept, if you notice anything amiss around your home or cars..A few hints can find them..such as a receipt, etc. as “Someone” is still breaking into cars, as well as stealing them & motorcycles. LOCK YOUR CARS, GARAGES, HOUSES, ETC.: Do not get careless..many thieves make their living that way! The Sheriff’s office has asked everyone this happens to to call them. 303 441 4444.
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GREAT READING: == “History of the Lyons and area Sandstone Quarries, with quarrying started in 1859 and still going strong. A great history. A great summary on Lyons Quarries..Thanks Al Pace and co-horts.
==I recommend you read Mountain Memories by Lorna Kowlton-the History of the South St.Vrain-Raymond, Riverside, Allenspark, Wild Basin, and etc. written in 1989..Very informational
==Read Franziska Stein’s book “Chopin thru the Window” Sold at the Lyons Redstone Museum for $25.00 303 823 5271. You will enjoy this story. They sold the Black Bear Inn to Hans & Analais Wyppler from Austria. Operated another restaurant in Longmont; then back to Germany; then Franziska came back to America. It is marvelous book. order the book at the museum.
MUSEUM BOOKS: The Museum has several books on Lyons history you may be interested in..and call 303 823 5271 =====
MUSEUM BOOKs: $10.00 books are: They Came by Covered Wagon-on the Billings Family; History of E.S. Lyons-(founder of Lyons, Co.) That Summer on Blue Mountain; Graduates of Lyons High School (1925-2020); 1903-1994-Interviews of 3rd Grade; Lyons\Hygiene Cemetery Book by Fran Brackett & Diane Benedict; 1977 Lyons Pictorial Book by Dorothy Paxton; History of Meadow Park; -3- stone quarries & families books:-$15.00 & $25.00. Also 3 DVD’s.
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THERE WILL BE NO “GOOD OLD DAY” THIS YEAR! Due to COVID, the Lyons Good Old Day usually held the last Saturday in June, will not happen this year. See Artisan Fair (substitute)
ART FAIR-JUNE 12TH; The Town is sponsoring an Art Fair on Saturday, June 12th, in Bohn Park, from 9:00am-3pm; space rental $40.00 ; bring tables, chairs, and enjoy the day selling your wares..go to www.lyonscolorado.com/2021Market to register. You have to get your own Sales Tax License and file it afterwards.
Call the Lyons Fire Department at anytime… to donate: https://www.lyonsfirefund.org/ — to get an evaluation of your home defense area, contact: info@wildfirepartners.org — Emergency Dispatch: 911 Boulder County Non-Emergency Line: 303-441-4444 Lyons Business phone: (303) 823-6611
Spring has Sprung. Volunteers are welcomed this next week to work in the Rocky Mt. Botanic Gardens. Tuesdays Thursdays, & Sundays, 10-12am. weather permitting.
BEARS ARE BACK, and looking for food, Lock up your trash; and put out just before the Trash man comes by.
LYONS CREATES..Call for artists to paint the Lyons utility boxes in LaVern Johnson Park..Compensation is $1000. –go to– Lyons Housing and Humanities Commission for more info. see flash news calendar.
WATCH OUT for Rattle Snakes= Call 618 035 5710 to safety get that snake removed and put elsewhere..$20.00;
for Dogs: RATTLE SNAKE AVOIDANCE: Training, at Stone Canyon Kennels..see Matt Hughie;
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IN JULY – Lyons Community Church,
==TOWN DOINGS==
LYONS DIG DAYS (Dandy Lyons) are held the first Friday of each month-a local group of volunteers working to help keep our parks and our people healthy and pulling weeds. Meet by the zipline in LaVern Johnson Park, on May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd, and Aug. 6th; Bring weeding knife, gloves, cup for coffee; Held outside with social distancing and masks; The day will start with a brief weed ID and directions; then weed a couple of hours, then coffee. All invited.
GO COLORADO has announced that the Town of Lyons has be awarded a grant for $282,003 that will go toward restoring the St. Vrain River corridor. The grant will focus on the river’s Black Bear Hole access point by providing more parking spaces and a new trailhead at 2nd Avenue..Our congratulations!
DOG License: 1st Dog License -$30.00; 2nd Dog and additional dogs each $20.00. You must show proof of your dog’ current rabies vaccination. (Unless you are in the Dog park, you must Leash your Dog) = https://www.townoflyons.com/dog
TOWN ANNUAL REPORT: Look on the town web or pickup one of the 10 copies of the Annual Report, telling the accomplishments of the Town in the Year 2020. Interesting.
2021 RESIDENT PARKING PASS. **REVISED** 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 carts are considered vehicles and the one free parking pass may be used for a golf cart. === NON-Lyons residents may purchase a season parking pass for $80.00 per vehicle. === The parking fee for 2021 is $2 per hour on weekdays and off season weekends, and $3 per hour on peak season weekends. Parking fees must be paid at the kiosks located throughout the park with a receipt to placed on the windshield. Parking fees are enforced daily Sign up for your 2021 resident parking pass online www.townoflyons.com/parkingpass
The Town Garden in a Box– has ended.
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See the MAY MONTHLY SENIOR Article in Lyons Recorder. Very big and full of good information! A new one comes out the 3rd or 4th week of each month.
The next Senior Outing is a trip to the Denver Botanic Gardens June 16, leave at 8:30am and back around 3:00pm. Cost is $14.00 each Contact Lisa Ramsey.
The Wednesday Walkers Exercise Group is cancelled. The group will go back to meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays, with walks and exercise in the park. Contact: lramsey@townoflyons.com. Please go at your own pace!
Senior meals furnished by Boulder County Aging for $3.00 can be picked up at the Senior Center, Tuesdays and Thursdays; at 12:15 p.m. Call 303 441 1415 the day ahead. (ages 65 and up)
EVER YOUNG SENIOR FITNESS, with classes to Zoom and offering monthly membership pricing, with unlimited classes, drop-in classes also available; (702)787-5099 — Austin11Boone@gmail.com
Austin lived in Lyons for 30 years; a 3rd generation family) = free live session in Bohn Park = CANCELLED
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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. Kathleen Spring keeps the list updated every quarter.
—LEAF—
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.
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” == NEW DETAILS: z-Trip vouchers are good any day of the week from 5 am to 7 pm. It is a year round program. Each ride must start or end in Lyons. Vouchers are good for travel to/from Boulder and Longmont but not between the two. Check with the Town for details= Lisa at 303 823 6622 x30 Register at lramsey@townoflyons.com
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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SHOP IN LYONS – DO YOUR SHOPPING AT HOME-HELPS LYONS’ BUSINESSES AND TOWN.
SATURDAYS ARE DECLARED “BUSINESS SATURDAY”
HIRING AT MARIPOSA, STOP BY 303 502 6039
MOJOS OPEN FOR LUNCH SATS.& SUNDAYS
STOP BY- BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETS ON SATURDAYS, AT LYONS FARMETT,E-MAY 8th thru June 8th.
LOOK FOR SILVER JEWELRY BY LEISSA PICKERING IN FRONT OF UNIQUELY LYONS
Stillwater has Duck eggs for sale at $8.00 per dozen..Sara says the yolks have more protein in them than chicken eggs;
MOJOS open for lunch, Sats and Sun. Stop by.
LYONS PREPARED have reflective signage-Contact the Lyons Fire Dept.
Silkhawk has opened at 40l Main, with an Art shop and classes, a place for gathering and workshops. Stop by!
EVER YOUNG SENIOR FITNESS, — see Seniors news section.
SUSHI by Laura Levy-Solace Sushi, at 437 Main, Lyons. Stop By in JULY. = We are doing a partnership with Button Rock Bakery to have them bring in their made-to-order, grab and go sushi
Main Stage Brewing Co by Eric Kean opened May 22 at 450 Main, where The Fork was
The Greenbriar opens on Sundays January 31st for a Brunch (at the Left Hand \36th Junction)
Dave’s Bar-B-Q is featuring smoked wings to go 823 7424
PIZZA 66 open inside . For DELIVERY, call to order; M-F 5:00pm-8:45pm; and Sat & Sun 3:00pm-8:45pm. Stop by.
LYONS DAIRY BAR: – hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches grilled, ice cream; now offers baked goods and candy next door.
Butter LaCreme is open..call 823 6666 for reservations
Stop at Ralphs’s for a big bag of assorted veggies.-$20.00 A bargain.= June 4 is his last day at that site
LYONS SALON & BARBER – now has a shop in downtown Lyons – 970 744 2111
LYONS MANE at the Shopette is open daily; call.
LYONS REGIONAL LIBRARY- now open; 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 specials – 11am-3:00pm – $10.00-Stop by = They have a new menu – HELP Wanted.
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 also come to your home thru Tele-Health Call 303 823 8813
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ACCUPUNCTURIST is now open for business 303 775 2940 – Julie Smith
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 the “monthly school news report”
TRIP TO WASHINGTON D.C.? There will be a parent meeting on a Lyons trip to Washington D. C. in 2022; on Tuesday, May 18th at 6pm, on Zoom Tune in!
THE YEARBOOKS DELIVERED MAY 18 & 19TH. To buy a year book – see Anna Marie Stryaz 823 6631;
SPRING SPORTS – Basketball season, wrestling and Volley Ball are over. With Track and Field now scheduled, and Baseball teams.
LYONS BASEBALL: Coaches are Kale Olson and Daniiel Terao, with returning Starters: Seniors: Ryan Schechter, Rafael Ruiz; Adam Brooke, Caleb Hoffman, Bode Shhier, Sean Stevelinck, Joel Uecker, Dustin Willis, with several exciting underclassmen. They have been working diligently and have an exciting prospect in freshman Wyatt Waters. and they have quickly built a culture of progress, ownership and accountability..Baseball.
GOLF: Timbre Shehee, Mead Junior, and the granddaughter of Tim and Linda Kelling is a top golf contender finished in the top-10 at the 2019 4A State meet. The Mead Mavericks hope for a strong regional performance with SheeHee and cohorts. Our congratulations
Coaches are Kale Olson and Daniiel Terao, with returning Starters: Seniors: Ryan Schechter, Rafael Ruiz; Adam Brooke, Caleb Hoffman, Bode Shiver, Sean Stevelinck, Joel Uecker, Dustin Willis, with several exciting underclassmen.
PROM Funds are still needed..send to Lyons Middle/Senior High School, 100 McConnell Drive, Lyons 80540 or call the staff for more information. Thanks.== Thanks to all who made the Prom a Special event. See photos in article this week.
BASEBALL:
The team is rated #13 in the state in Class 2A. Good Luck Team.
LIONS BOOSTER CLUB =BINGO= is held every Sunday 1-3 pm, at Bingo Alley in Longmont. Volunteers are needed, also players. It’s back to full room capacity. == Madison Jennings is Bingo President-303 579 9521; Come join us & help earn much needed funds to support LMSH students. It’s a lot of fun, too! Many positions still need to be filled. Please click on the link to sign up. Remember to click the “Save” button (at the top of the screen) after you click the “Signup” button.
It raises funds to support a variety of extra curricular and academic activities.
SUMMER SCHOOL – SIGN UP NOW by June 21: Dates: July 26-August 5, 2021 9:30 to 1:30pm; Transportation, breakfast, and lunch provided. no cost. fill in Sign-Up Form.
—-CONGRATS:—-
The Lyons Elementary School held a Farewell Party for retiring teachers: Pam Browning and Michele Bourgeus.
CONGRATULATIONS TO LYONS 52 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES, who graduated this Saturday morning at 10am at the John Johnson field. We wish you all the best!,
See article this week with photos of graduation!
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TOWN BOARD MEETINGS
TOWN OF LYONS NEWS:
==GO COLORADO has announced that the Town of Lyons has been awarded a grant for $282,003 that will go toward restoring the St. Vrain River corridor. The grant will focus on the river’s Black Bear Hole access point by providing more parking spaces and a new trailhead at 2nd Avenue and restrooms…Our congratulations!
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LYONS TOWN BOARD of TRUSTEES
(For past meetings, see Monthly “TOWN BOARD MEETINGS” summary article)
See the summary of all May meetings.
TOPICS FOR JUNE 7TH MEETING
1.Still pending – the Lyons Den hearing was continued until after the State liquor license hearing concludes.
2 Summit development has delivered a 100 page proposal to the board and all agencies to review. They plan to start on the 47 units by the first of July.
4. Spraying Weeds will be controlled..a joint meeting between the ecology board and the Parks & Rec Commission will be held to settle on the safety of weed spraying for toxic weeds that are too hard and plentiful to pull. Volunteers of all ages will be needed to pull weeds around Lyons streets. Contact Dave Cosgrove this spring. 823 8250
2 Summit development has delivered a 100 page proposal to the board and all agencies to review. They plan to start on the 47 units by the first of July.
4. Spraying Weeds will be controlled..a joint meeting between the ecology board and the Parks & Rec Commission will be held to settle on the safety of weed spraying for toxic weeds that are too hard and plentiful to pull. Volunteers of all ages will be needed to pull weeds around Lyons streets. Contact Dave Cosgrove this spring. 823 8250
5. Progress is being made on the addition to Aspen Lodge for a Bar and Restaurant
6. Eric
Kean held the Grand Opening of Main Street Brewery, Friday, May 21st, with brewing, packaging, and sales, in the Old Fork building. A large crowd was present.
6. Lauren Click pf the LAHC (Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission is looking for a suitable place for two new murals and
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Work on the SOUTH ST. VRAIN ROAD #7. is progressing, ind is open early morning and late evening, with emergencies allowed. Road repairs and stream restoration will be along a 14 -mile stretch of State Highway 7 between the Town of Lyons and State Highway 72. under the Boulder County Land Use Code. call 303 441 3930 for more information. or email your inquiries or complaints to planner@boulder county.org. Please reference the docket number: LU-21-0001: Colorado Department of Transportation Highway 7 (lower Canyon Project)
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For past meetings, see Monthly “TOWN BOARD MEETINGS” summary article
LYONS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
– topics – Monday June 14th at 6pm on zoom; Topics are:
Spraying-As of now, three plots will be sprayed (where the soil is hard and weeds plentiful);given on: a.They announce that Bohn Park Phase 2 Is compleed, and are having ballgames. (after 8 years, they made it..Thanks to all!)ready for ballgames kids are finally playing on the Lyons ball fields..Thanks to all!
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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
*NEW* OPENING daily June 1 thru Oct.. 3rd; 9:30am-4:30 (M-S) and 12:30-4:30pm-Sun. Stop by.== see article 5/20/21
Closed all last season, we are happy the museum can open with Masks, sanitizer, and social distancing. Thanks to the Museum team, Terri Weir, Monique Sawyer-Long, and look forward to seeing Baiba Lennard, Brianna Hoyt, and Emily Walker.
In 2020, Although the Museum had to stay closed all last season, the Class of 1969 sponsored a sandstone Bench in honor of Mickey Hawkins, at the Museum, honoring the 50 years since his death; and the paving of the driveway with a sandstone Plaque; stating “Driveway by Western Stone and Roberts Landscaping Corp”. besides $8800 from COVID grants that helped us pay our bills. We ask folks to send Dues and Donations to help this year to Box 9, Lyons
==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+
We will appreciate your support for the museum. Send a check to Lyons Historical Society, P O Box 9, Lyons, CO 80540
===TID BITS:===
The Poetry Project is finished. Thanks all for your poems..enjoyable to read.
Chloe, age 13th, wants a baby sitting job.
EVACUATED due to re-construction of the Festavarian Hotel are Rosie’s Antiques, Ralph’s Veggie & Fruit Stand, and Karen’s Beauty shop
Applications are being taken for the Sunset Stampede..to Benefit the St. Vrain Valley School District, Apply at the School
Lyons Community Church now is Open and starts at 10:00am.
The Lyons Lions Club held their yearly dinner meeting last week, and are soliciting for new members. Contact Lon Clark or Jerry Tabor. the Lions Club raises funds for scholarships and eye glasses. Their one benefit is their annual golf tounament.
LeAnn is a new counselor in town at 440 Main #3. Stop by.
Dustin Willits grandparents attended the Graduation from Kansas.
Nancy, aunt of Mickey Hawkins from CA visited the “Bench in memory of Mickey Hawkins.” She is visiting his mother, Gloria, who lives in Longmont. HIs father passed away 2 years ago.
LEAF is now open inside for shopping. Wednesdays from 3-5pm, Lyons Community Church
Congratulations to Olivia Cope for being on the Dean’s list with a 3.5 at the University of Utah.
Talk to the town hall if you are interested in joining the Community Garden.
Give to the Lyons Fire Fund-send to Leaf Box 324, Lyons, Colo
Congratulations to Maddie McGuire, who graduated from the University of Wyoming, the daughter of Jason and Debbie McGuire.
Avery Joy received the Boulder County Honorable Mention in Volleyball..Our congratulations.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ~~
Geoffry Nicosia
Happy Anniversary to: Mintze Wu and Jam Moore on their 15th Anniversary;
to Cody Wilder and
Remembering, Carol Robb, former Lyons Town Clerk, passed away May 20, 2005. She was the mother of Amber Meth, who is celebrating her 15th Anniversary with Andrew Meth, and her oldest boy graduated from High School, in San Diego. mother to Amber
WITH SYMPATHY:
Vanassa Lamb’s sister Stephanie has passed away. with Cushing Disease;
Don Gleesing’s sister has passed away
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We express Deep Sympathy to the families of those who passed away in the Year 2021:
-Richard Roe; John Tucker; Emma Jeanne Brown, Wallace (Butch) Taylor, Don Schneidegger, Audra Kay (Mercer) Veik, Betty Taylor’s sister, Frannie, in New Jersey; Cherine J. Temple; Nick Lucero; Glen Kleppel; Josh Meckle, Ernest Simkins, Roy Abert Hervey, Phyllis (Pfeifer) Crook
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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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