About Town with LaVern Johnson 7/15/21

ABOUT TOWN 7/15/21 #73 for the Lyons Recorder online

Another week gone by, …Several days almost 100 degrees, turnng that nice green grass to brown with fire danger. Those air coolers and conditioners really hit the spot!.

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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). REMEMBER THE HISTORY OF LYONS, COLORADO and be proud of our Home Town!

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HELP! HELP! SOMEONE IS NEEDED TO WRITE LYONS “TOWN” NEWS FOR THE LYONSRECORDER.ORG. (to go to town board meetings and write up same for the Lyons paper. contact lyonsrecorder.editor@gmail.com. I really appreciate all the years Joseph gave for writing the Lyons News..big and complicated..I want to be replaced..call 303 823 -5925

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Museum visitors last week were from:Lakewood, Longmont, Berthoud, Westminster, Boulder, Brighton, Thornton,Richardson, Tx; Chapel Hill, NC, Westfield, Pa; Topeka, Ks, Mexico, Mo; the Woodlands., Tex; Ralleigh, NC,Fairfield, Ia; McKinney, Tex; Portland, Ore; and San Antonio, Texas; Annette McFadden Power from Portland, Ore; doing McFadden Research; Laura Belice on her way to the Farmette for her cousin’s wedding, and Tina Schmitt of Lyons, who has purchased the Blue Mountain Bison Ranch.

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CAMP: There will be no children’s history camp this summer due to COVID-precautions.

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VOLUNTEER needed to file obituaries and other things at the museum; come when you want, for as long as you want, during business hours. Thank you. Call (303) 823-5271, ask for Terri.

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LYONS REDSTONE MUSEUM OPEN – open daily June 1 thru Oct.. 3rd; 9:30am-4:30 (M-S) and 12:30-4:30pm-Sun. Stop by. (Wear masks-social distancing)

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TOWN NEWS

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DEDICATION OF THE 2ND AVENUE BRIDGE damaged in the 2013 flood was held Thursday, June 8th, with a large crowd attending: Mayor Nicholas Angelo, gave a Welcome and Opening Comments; Vance French his Poem on “Listen to the Rivers”; Senator John Hickenlooper; Resilient Colorado; Poem by Sara Olson “Tributaries of Strength”; Congressman Joe Negus-Wildfire Preparation and Disaster Mitigation; Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera-Colorado Legislature 2021 Update; Boulder County Commissioner Marta Loachamin-ARPA and Boulder County Impact; Victoria Simonsen-Town Administrator-Recognition of Contributors; Bridge dedication to Jim Blankenship, JLB Engineering-town engineer from 2001 to 2019; Ribbon Cutting and Opening. Light refreshments afterwards. — see ARTICLE for full details and photos

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CO-ED SOFTBALL – game every Wednesday – 2 fields, 2 games each. See ARTICLE

BEES: If there is a swarm of Bees on your property or elsewhere, (not inside walls) contact 303 823 5984, and ask for Nick. He will come get them, and Save The Bees!

The 140th Birthday of the Stone building Eric Kean has his brewery- being celebrated July 20th -built in 1881 by Hiriam Sawyer; Music by Arthur Lee Land. They will be celebrating 6 nights..Plan to attend.

FLEA MARKET – EVERY WEDNESDAY, AT Altona Grange 7-14-9-29- from 4-7pm. Bring your stuff and sell. call 720 600 4939

CLEANING FAIRIES HAS JOBS. Martha Morton

SID HAWK -MEDITATION, TUESDAY 7:30-8:45 AND 9-10

THE 49TH ROCKY GRASS CONCERTS JULY 23-25;

SEAN STEVELINK AND MONTE PICKERING were the two from Lyons who played on the 8-man state games last Friday night. Rick Hammans, their coach at the time was proud of them.

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold their meeting on Monday, July 19th at 6pm, and the Town Board meets at 7pm…all on Zoom.

The Historic Commission meets this wed., July 21st, at 5:30pm-Zoom

Lyons Yoga 8:30-9:30am, Morman Church;

LYONS NIGHT OUT – August 1st – Mark your calendar.

BOOSTER CLUB =BINGO= see section below “SCHOOL NEWS” and Article 7/15/21 — BINGO continues every every Sunday 1-3pm, at Bingo Alley in Longmont. Volunteers are needed, also players. a fundraiser for the High School Booster Club – go to LionsSignupSheet: Madison Jennings 303 579 9521;

Timbre Shehee, Jr of Mead, won her regional before tying for fourth at state in Golf. (granddaughter of Tim and Lynda Kelling) She was chosen on the All-Star District.

Work on the Boulder Canyon Road is finished!

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The CONCERT IN THE PARK THURSDAY, JULY 8th was well attended, good music, with a Welcome by Mayor Nick Angelo, who welcomed all to the weekly concerts, and “Back Lyons”. Ian Brighton crowned Crystal White as Ms. Good Old Days and Dave Cosgrove (although on vacation) as Mr. Good Old Days for the years they have worked for Lyons Parks and Town; LaVern Johnson honored the four graduates from Pioneer families: Katlyn Enny (Boone); Tala Moe (French\Snider); Monte Pickering (Peppler\Steele families); and Luis Vasquez of the Manuel & Isabell Vasquez family. (Luis has joined the US Navy and will go to boot camp in 12 days) See this week’s ARTICLE.

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COVID is still dangerous,

with 55 new cases in the Boulder County this week; 8 daily hospitalizations; 27.80 new cases per 100,000 people in the last 7 days; 7-day percent positivity 5% receiving 2 shots; 73% of those receiving 2 shots; 563,086-cases in Colorado; 7,677 deaths in Colorado; 32,097-total hospitalizations; 3,008,436-have been fully vaccinated; 3,278,707-have received 1 shot; GET Your Shot!! You sill have to be careful (masks are required if you are not fully vaccinated, .stay in-social distance,)

COVID shot is about 90% effective, you still have to be leary, wear masks, social distancing still going..Dont Catch it!

For vaccine go to (bit.ly/3nu2ybi); The vaccine will provide county residents over 12 years old.

VACCINE: Also see www.Bouldercounty.gov/COVID19, to make reservations.

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The Lyons Lions Club are soliciting for players in their annual Golf Tournament to be Monday, August 2nd held at Lake Valley. Contact Lon Clark at Clarks Hardware or Jerry Tabor. The Lions Club raises funds for scholarships and eye glasses. This is their one benefit of the year. (More details in article ) SPONSORS wanted! Lots of great prizes!

The Lyons Volunteers are still in action, helping seniors and others. go to Lyonsvolunteers.org

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.

REMEMBER- TOWN: NO PLASTIC BAGS IN RECYCLE BINS – Sort recyclable materials; curbside compost collection now offered; separate bin for clean cardboard.

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..

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The annual CrapFest and Art Fair will be held at Jacobson’s place at 2139 Apple Valley Road on July 31st. All invited to be a vendor, or to buy “stuff”, etc.

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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.

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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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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.

Books to read: I am now reading “Ladies Life in the Rocky Mountains” by Isabella Bird of her travels from England, across the United States, up to Estes Park, etc. Each chapter is a letter she wrote to her sister in England

Books to read: “Peak to Peak” by Boulder Historian Sylvia Pettem about the Highway from Estes Park to to Ward were formed,and built..Lots of good history, and read Mountain Memories by Lorna Kowlton-the History of the South St.Vrain-Raymond, Riverside, Allenspark, Wild Basin, and etc. written in 1989..Also Franciza Stein’s book “Chopin thru the Window”; telling of her life in Germany; meeting George; operating the Black Bear Inn, etc.; “History of the Lyons and area Sandstone Quarries” by Al Pace; with quarrying in Lyons started in 1859 and still going strong. Sold first for sidewalks; the rubble crushed for roads; then buildings and monuments, etc. etc. A great history. The Loukonen’s are the oldest quarry company; then Ohline’s; who have been quarrying for years. then Spragues, now Loukonen’s & Vasquez-Blue Mountain Store; Art Ohline, and Buster’s . Lyons sandstone is the hardest and more workable, formed in layers. small and big layers, When you think of where all the sandstone is throughout the world..Chris Jenkins is credited with making the first Stone Cutter and Dub Fitts for various saws and blades to make the rock cut easier and more even. .A great summary on Lyons Quarries..Thanks Al Pace and co-horts.

These books are for sale at the Lyons Redstone Museum, 340 High Street, Lyons. . Plus several booking about the September, 2013 flood. 303 823 5271 .Stop by!

USED BOOKS: the museum has 100’s of used books and magazines!

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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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

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.

WATCH OUT for Rattle Snakes= please text or Call 303-618-0357 to safely get that snake removed and put elsewhere…small donation if possible. (she may be currently too busy to help, but call her to be sure)

for Dogs: RATTLE SNAKE AVOIDANCE: Training, at Stone Canyon Kennels..see Matt Hughie;

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IN JULY – Lyons Community Church,

Applications are being taken for the Sunset Stampede..to Benefit the St. Vrain Valley School District, Apply at the School

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Thanks to GO COLORADO for the grant for $282,003 that will go toward restoring the St. Vrain River corridor- river’s Black Bear Hole access point by providing more parking spaces and a new trailhead at 2nd Avenue and restrooms…Our congratulations!

FUN ACTIVITIES IN THE LYONS PARKS THIS SPRING: Call: Lisa Ramsey.

Women’s Mtn Biking, skateboard lessons and camps, Challenger soccer camp; ; Square State Skate’s After school and Saturday Sessions, fun times at Lyons’ New skatepark! summer Kayak Rentals, includes a kayak, paddle, life vest and helmet; Come learn some new tricks. Various days and times. ..for Women’s Bike Mechanics on Wednesdays, Mountain Biking, register at. Go to: Lyons Recreation Department.

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…

Diversion Day is to encourage residents to divert items from the trash, and will include scrap metal, yard waste, block styrofoam (& hard flat styrofoam), and CHaRM. Boulder County staff will accept items such as paint, stain and motor oil. No trash is accepted.

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.

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. 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

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REPORT FROM TRACEY SAUNDERS-Town Flood Recovery\Grants: The 2^nd Ave Bridge was dedicated Thursday morning at 10am, with recognition to Jim Blankenship, Lyons Engineer for seventeen years, who died 2 years ago..he served the town before, during, and after the flood, on all projects, for 20 years. The bridge was the last FEMA project the town has.

The Bid on the 4^th & Evans Ped Bridge, has gone out. The bridge will be 120 feet long and 8 foot wide, It is started this fall and finished in 2022..Grants are from Safe Routes to Schools and Recovery Funds.

Stormwater improvements for Red Hill Gulch (Bohn Park area) at 50% design

Backup power for PW Building and 2 lift stations going through clearance

Town is working to gather data to send to CWCB to determine if a LOMR (Letter of Map Revision) will need to be filed to update floodplain mapping.

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The town is planning a Senior Bus trip on August 20. More details to come. Contact Lisa Ramsey if you want to get on the list.

See the JUNE 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 Lyons Walt Self Senior Center will be reopened August 3, with lunch and prizes. You must register. call 303-441-1415. Donations appreciated. Boulder County Aging is giving it a new name: Redstone Cafe.

The Senior Exercise Group is 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)

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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

The Town is aware that some people are trying to cheat on the vouchers; don’t ruin it for everybody; be honest.

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 == They are looking for a new ADMINISTRATOR as of July.

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

SATURDAYS ARE DECLARED “BUSINESS SATURDAY”

STOP BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETS ON SATURDAYS, AT LYONS FARMETT,E

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.

Beautiful bouquets on Saturdays at BEAUTIFUL LYONS FARMETT,E-MAY 8th thru June 8th.

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.= closed.

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

SCHOOL NEWS=====

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.

http://signup.com/go/HcNSxeh

It raises funds to support a variety of extra curricular and academic activities.

Lyons Cheer and Softball – Register now for this fall.

Thanks to the Boys Baseball Coaches: Kale Olson and Daniiel Terao, and team: : Seniors: Ryan Schechter, Rafael Ruiz; Adam Brooke, Caleb Hoffman, Bode Shiver, Sean Stevelinck, Joel Uecker, Dustin Willis. They were rated #13 in the state.

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TOWN BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MISC NEWS

Work on the 4^th & Evans Pedestrian Bridge, is at 30% design. The bridge will be 120 feet long and 8 foot wide, It is started this fall and finished in 2022..Grants are from FEMA and Safe Routes to Schools.

The LYONS TOWN BOARD was on Zoom July 6th, . with the following:

—– An executive meeting on the Summit development was held with the board having a lot of questions and hesitance; however, they all want to help Summitt as much as possible, as Lyons needs affordable housing. Summitt is willing to continue. Other area towns have asked for some compromise by Summitt. The Town is willing to do whatever is possible to get the 47 units for affordable housing.

—– Neal Evers was appointed to the PCDC Commission;

—–They discussed the Dark Sky event for August 13th; and the Trail (around the Martin Land with light impact down Road 69E; with parking at Bohn Park; and the Lyons Hall Ranch Connection over Corona Hill (which seems too steep)

—–They discussed An Ordinance concerning hearing for the Abatement of Nuisances; addressing Condominiumization regulations;

——Net Metering Policies;

Parks & Recreation Responsibilities to include Open Space; an Ordnance regulation Trees and Shrubs;

A resolution accepting revitalizing Main Street Grant for Lighting with State of Colorado; a Resolution to submit an Application for Designation as a Certified Local Government in the State of Colorado;

A Resolution of the town of Lyons accepting public improvements at the 2nd & Park PUD;approving a construction agreement with DeFalco Construction Company for the Bohn Park Stormwater Improvement Project at Red Hill Gulch;

Approving Professional Services Agreement with Murray Smith for On-Call Engineering Services; SUMMIT HOUSING: Discussion regarding Summit Housing Slate Farm Grant Applications, where will they go, the cost; the savings, etc; They will review several alternatives: Is the town able to contribute to the project; The town allows additional concessions to the project; The town seeks assistance from others; Should they pursue other funding to offset the costs; postpone the project; cancel the project; sell the property and plans; the town seek other providers; Former plans were to start on the 47 units by the first of July.

Volunteers of all ages will be needed to pull weeds around Lyons streets. Contact Dave Cosgrove this spring. 823 8250

Progress is being made on the addition to Aspen Lodge for a Bar and Restaurant

Eric Kean’s Main Street Brewery, is now brewing, packaging, and sales, in the Old Fork building. A large crowd was present. with beer and food each evening.

Dedication of the Second Avenue bridge is scheduled for July 8th.at 10am, with Congressmen John Hickenlooper and Joe LeGuse will be present, . and will open soon with the dedication of the bridge in June. Folks are wanting 2 four-way stops, sidewalks, walking lane, etc. from the Parking lot into the park

. The town has joined the State for winter tourism, and accepted the a Go-Co grant $282,903 for the 2nd avenue parking, restrooms, work in Bohn Park, and more camping in the LaVern Park; Action to begin soon.

—– New construction is being planned east of Lyons-a 2nd story building for Spirit Hounds and Brewery, a building for Marajuana. The Town approved Spirit Hounds To purchase McInTosh shares for the expansion of their business

—- ..Every dog has to be licensed & have a rabies shot.

——– The Park & Rec Commission is looking into putting a small dog park , where the small dogs can run and play on their own, have water and a shelter..They need funds for water and shelter. Folks that use the Dog park continually are asked to donate to the cause so it can happen sooner..send donations to Box 49 Lyons,

—– Congratulations to Dave Cosgrove who is celebrating his 20th year of working for the Town of Lyons, first as Recreation director and now head of Public works..Our Congratulations. He has been chosen Mr. Good Old Days for 2021. Thanks. Dave.

—- Chrystal White has been chosen Mrs. Good Old Days for all the various things she has continually done about town. for several years. Thanks Chrystal

– —- The Lyons Redstone Museum opened June 1st and be open daily thru Oct. 3rd, going by Social distancing and wearing a mask..Folks are invited to Stop by. Family gatherings are welcome,where visitors can go to another room..Due to COVID the museum was not allowed to open all last summer, new displays have been set up, projects have progressed.

——- .. Approved Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc for Design Services for the Stormwater Improvements Project;

——– $73,000 in “No interest” loans thru the town are still available for businesses.

——– Signed a resolution with Boulder County, and the RTD for the EcoPass Program; .

——— Interested in Solar? Check with the Town of Lyons or go to go to https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94586406306. The town is surveying land to put the system

——— The Lyons Preservation Comm. to preserve the History of the town and its people, meet the 2nd Wed..

The Botanic Garden is open for visitors. Stop by.

——- The LaVern Johnson Park Concession Stand. is now open with snacks and drinks for sale; emergency items, and kayaks, canoes, etc for rent. .Folk are very appreciative of having the stand open..

—— Discussed a Community Garden on Town Owned Property by Lyons Community Farm Project, to find out about the borders, the water, orchard trees, amount to pay for the water,-discounted? If a Water tap is available and the cost; and etc. (which would be located on west of Hwy 7, south of S. Evans Street;)

—— From the flood the Town had 21 shares and have 6 shares left )

——- The flooded house of 401 2nd Avenue, whose building permit has expired was put on the June 21st agenda. The owner of 2nd avenue is looking for a contractor knowing about the flood rules. The board denied extending the permit, and the owner has not applied for a Flood Permit, as yet. new FEMA plans, leaving one-half the house useable. with only one-half of the value will prevail.. The house was flooded in 2013; FEMA stated how much money they would pay to get it liveable; but they could not find a contractor to do the work at that price; At the time, it was declared it was not in the flood plain until the new map, became effective.

——– Owners of the Burlington Hotel own the entire corner and have evicted the businesses, planning on a 40 room hotel.; Harry, Josie’s, and Karen’s are looking for a business site.

—— Discussed the sale of the town-owned Apple Valley Water Treatment Plant, Town Administratpr Simonsen stated she had contacted 4 realtors for their proposal.

—– Passed a resolution awarding the construction for the Lyons Valley River Park Water Quality improvement Project with Ecoresource Solutions, Inc.;

——- Discussion on the Martin property, which was given to the Town by the County. The Parks & Rec Commission have written an agreement they will ask the board to pass.on the use of the Martin property by the town, with low impact on County Road 69E.

—-Discussed the legality of the McCain property on the corner of 431 4th Avenue, whether it is zoned commercial, if McCain’s business is legal, etc. (This came about due to the Bridge to be installed to the confluence area) , as a sidewalk and bike path is planned for the west side of 4th Avenue The McCain’s have 30 days to apply for a industrial permit.. Steve McCain stated he could still use the lnad if it had a sidewalk on the end end of the land; and uses it only as a parking lot.

==== PENDING: Negotiations by the Town and Ditch Companies for the trail down Hwy 36. The Town agreed to accept the grants available for the matching funds of 12% and 13% on the grants available for the St. Vrain Corridor Regional Trail, going east of McConnell Drive, on past the eastern corridor and meet the Longmont’s Greeway Trail. on Highway 36, which the board passed to accept. Mayor Angelo challenged the staff to find more funds instead of using the funds now budgeted for in-town road work.

PROJECTS: Redoing the NE corner of 4th and Main includes more businesses on the first floor and adding 7 rental units on the 2nd floor. Progress is being made as the Redstone is moving west to the Green Goo space. Check trail by Cemetery, ……………………………………………………………….. …………………………

Work on the SOUTH ST. VRAIN ROAD #7. is finished.

Next Meeting may be in person for the Board, but probably not for the audience.

For past meetings, see Monthly “TOWN BOARD MEETINGS” summary article

LYONS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING

LYONS PARKS & RECREATION will meet on Monday July 19th at 6pm on zoom; They will go over the questions of the new Comprehensive Plan, such as the town being safer for pedestrians, to improve sidewalks in old town. They have three big picture themes to think about:

1.Economic Vitality (keeping our tax income sustainable)

2.Regional Trail Connections

3. Fire Mitigation

The Commission is to add our comments or additions which will be voted on in July.:

MARTIN ACRES: The Commission gave the Agreement to the Board on the Use of the Martin Acres, which includes a right of way for limited use of Road 69E, with parking at Bohn Park, to walk to Martin Acres, where they plan a loop trail and passive recreation..

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Monday June 14th at 6pm on zoom; Topics are:

LYONS PARKS & RECREATION meet on Monday June 14th at 6pm on zoom; Jacquelyn Farrell spoke on our input for the Comprehensive plan, with projects (such as the dog park and tennis court) as examples of our overall vision. For instance, we can say we’d like to make our town safer for pedestrians, and one example would be to improve sidewalks in old town. She identified 3 big picture themes to think about:

1. Economic Vitality (keeping our tax income sustainable)

2. Regional Trail Connections

3. Fire Mitigation

The Commission is to add our comments or additions which will be voted on in July:

MARTIN ACRES: The Commission passed an Agreement to take to the Board on the Use of the Martin Acres, which includes a right of way for limited use of Road 69E, with parking at Bohn Park, to walk to Martin Acres, where they plan a loop trail and passive recreation..

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

THANKS TO THE JAMES AND AMY CUTTS VANGUARD FOUNDATION for their generous donation to the Museum for ongoing expenses. Much appreciated. Amy Cutts is the daughter of Franciska Stein, and aunt of Dr. Karen Gregg, Lyons Band Director. (Franciska and George Stein operated the Black Bear in the 1980’s.)

=PHOTO= Lyons Good Old days Celebration Program 2021: Program presented by Lyons Historical Society.

(starting from left) Delores Vasquez’s Mom, Mary Ann; Luke (Luis’ brother); Manny and Delores (parents), Luis Vasquez, honoree; Ian Brighton, Chair of Parks Commission; Mrs. Good Old Days-Crystal White; (Mr. Good Old Days-Dave Cosgrove..on vacation). LaVern Johnson, on bench. //This program was cancelled due to rain last week. //See this week’s ARTICLE for full details, and a ”bio” of all the Honorees. (Photo by Jerry Johnson)

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See SENIOR NEWS above – Senior Center will reopen August 3.

Bible School at Lyons Community Church July 19-22;

Linda England is back to driving. “Linda Rides” ..Give her a call 823 5461

Applications are being taken for the Sunset Stampede held August 14th, ..to Benefit the St. Vrain Valley School District, Call 720 652 7208.

Lyons Community Church now is Open and starts at 10:00am. while Pastor Emily is on vacation..

LEAF is now open for shopping inside. Wednesdays from 3-5pm, Lyons Community Church

LEAF: Give to LEAF-which provides Food, Medical Care, help on housing, etc. to our needy.

Stillwater has Duck eggs for sale at $8.00 per dozen..Sara says the yolks have more protein in them than chicken eggs; also for sale at 14509 83rd, North of Hygiene.(by the flat of 30 eggs)

Congratulations to Julie Van Domelen, Executive Director of Emergency Family Assistance Association of Boulder County, has been chosen by the a Notable women in the Daily Camera: The former mayor of Lyons, brings a deep backgroumd and understanding of issues of poverty and social protection to her role. She worked for 17 years as a senior economist and social protection specialist with the World Bank, where she managed multi-million dollars of funding to governments and community-based orginizations in Latin America and Africa. She now heads an agency that has roots extending to 1918. EFAA is a locally operated community safety net for families in times of need from mining booms and busts, the Great Depression, to today’s issues with housing and homelessness, for those in most need in Boulder County. Van Domelen is an expert in the disciplines of poverty reduction and social protection.– She lives in Lyons with mother, Nancy, husband, Joseph, and daughter, Maya-a college student. Former Mayor of Lyons. Our Congratulations!

Happy Birthday to: Ashley Hirschfeld. Casey King; Katie Sue Montgomery

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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; Kelsey Hickok; Dorleen (Simkins) Johnson, Dennis Morgan.

Write to lavern921@aol.com for corrections.

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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