About Town with LaVern Johnson 7/22/21
ABOUT TOWN 7/22/21 #74 for the Lyons Recorder online
Another gone by…We had several days hot days; however the nights are cooler, which is good..
Kurt Carlson, former Lyons Parks & Recreation director, is applying to be the Director of Boulder County Parks and Open Watch Space. The Lyons skate board park was named after him. — He invites all to go to the Presentation this Friday 7/23 at 1 pm, at the Beech Center, East off Hwy 36 and the second Neva Road, then turn East and see the sign.. Good Luck, Kurt!
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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: Longmont, Thornton, Westminster, Colo Springs, Boulder, Co. San Francisco, Ca, Overland Park, Ks, Scottsdale, Az; Dedham, Mt., New York, NY, Havelock, NC, Biloxi, Miss, Ft. Worth, Tx, Austin, Tx; Boston, Mass; San Antonio, Tex; and Lyons
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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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Defined Motion taking registrations-classes begin August 16th== definedmotiondance.com
NEEDED 4″ Square Paint Containers. Leave at Town shop.
Ralph’s Farmer’s Market. is now at Josie’s Antiques..He has his special bag of assorted veggies at $20.00.For Sale. He was evicted from his spot at 4th and Broadway, and needs help finding a place. He has been here 8 years, and is greatly missed. .
Ian Taylor, (redcheckeredtablecloth.com) has now given up the Food Truck and is just doing catering. go to his website.
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-all weekend -built in 1881 by Hiriam Sawyer; Music by Arthur Lee Land. They will be celebrating 6 nights..Plan to attend. — I am giving the history of the building. You can see it here in an ARTICLE.
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;
Lyons Yoga 8:30-9:30am, Morman Church, 2nd Avenue, –side yard area near covered picnic tables; 2nd Avenue. by Blake Curton. Lyons Yoga Collective. — Lyons Yoga Collective teachers will rotate each Thursday: Blake, Jimi, then Jen and then Peter. People can contact Blake at 303-588-5657 for more information. (call or text)
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;
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COVID is still dangerous, this week’s statistics:
Those getting it and dying are those unvaccinated; In Boulder County today:
24 new cases; Total cases, 24,466; Total hospitalizations-866; Total deaths-261; Colorado-Total cases 567,211; Total deaths-7131; Total hospitaliztions-32,418; total with one dose of vaccine-3,304,404; total fully vaccinated-3,038,461;
Those who are fully vaccinated are not in the clear; they can still get COVID, but with the vaccine it will not be so clear or long lasting. It is advised to stay social distancing.
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 and sponsors 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 ) 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 your news; or see links on 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 1 full time Maintenance and 1 seasonal 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
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.
==TOWN of LYONS – DOINGS==
FUN ACTIVITIES IN THE LYONS PARKS THIS SUMMER: Call: Lisa Ramsey.
Mtn Biking, skateboard lessons; and camps, Challenger soccer camp; Square State Skate’s; Summer Kayak Rentals, includes a kayak, paddle, life vest and helmet; Come learn some new tricks. Various days and times. Go to: Lyons Recreation Department.
CAMPING\PICNICKING 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 Recorder ARTICLE for more info…
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.
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.–This is coming probably in August.
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
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.
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The town is planning a Senior Bus trip on August 20. to denver Museum of Nature & Science. Contact Lisa Ramsey if you want to get on the list.
See the JULY MONTHLY SENIOR Article in Lyons Recorder 7/22/21. Very big and full of good information! A new one comes out the 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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—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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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.
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)
==Please call each business to confirm their current hours and days open==si
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SCHOOL TRIP TO WASHINGTON D.C.- 2022? Sign up now! Call 303 823 6631
SUMMER SCHOOL – SIGN UP NOW: Dates: July 26-August 5, 2021 9:30 to 1:30pm; Transportation, breakfast, and lunch provided. no cost. fill in Sign-Up Form.
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.
Lyons Cheer and Softball – Register now for this fall.
TOWN BOARD MEETINGS
The LYONS TOWN BOARD was on Zoom July 19 == see the JULY MEETINGS ARTICLE ……………………………….
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 met on Monday July 19th at 6pm on zoom;
Other topics were:
a.They announce that Bohn Park Phase 2 is completed, and are having ballgames. (after 8 years, they made it..Lyons kids are finally playing on the Lyons ball fields..Thanks to all!
l. Open Space Trail Requests;
2 What to do about the Apple Valley plots that now belong to the County-Does Lyons want them?
The next meeting Monday, will be August 9th; at 6:00pm
–Lyons-Hall Ranch Connection with improvements on the Highway
–Park Operations.
You can find this summary also in the JULY MEETINGS ARTICLE.
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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
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.)
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See SENIOR NEWS article and NEWS above – Senior Center will reopen August 3.
Jake Mausing has been hired to teach the 7th grade Social Studies at Mosley p-8 school in Aurora;
posted 7/8/21 GET WELL WISHES. go to Pete Moffitt, now of Maryland, who is recovering from very serious surgery.
TJ Shehee is on her way to Oakmont, Ca. in August to play Golf in the US Amateurs.
Walter EchoHawk is in Alaska with President of the Pawnee Nation
posted 7/22/21 Lyons Girls team won 2nd in State playoffs. Coaches are Becky Knapp and Kevin Hubbard, Julie Vasquez ball team were #1 in their League..Grand Champions. Congratulations.
Steve Swenson has accepted a job with Met Cariology Consultants as a nurse practitioner.
Gary and Sue Secrest attended the Fort Campbell Army Base where they honored all assault veterans, and had a Secrest reunion with 20 present.
VISITS: Roger Flynn in California; Larry Quinn and Linda Backup, are home from a 5000 mile trip back East to see their daughter,
Meghan in Virginia; friends and relatives in Maine and Vermont, attended the Quinn 50 year reunion in Pittsburg, and are now on their way to Redmond, Oregon, to celebrate her father, Phill’s, 100th birthday
BIRTH: Born to Lonnie Jones & wife is Chandler June weighting 7# 10 oz; on July 16, 2021;
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Natalie Joe Gray, Raven Herbert-Age 16; Jeff Kloosterman, LaVern Johnson, Justin Cottrell, Lea Moffitt-8th Birthday, Casey King, Katie Sue Montgomery, Cindy Frysig, Greg Bunker, Sylvia Kloosterman, Bridger Kean, Glenda LaFramboise, Rachel Talent, Mark Youngheim, Joni Little, Jack Casey, Meg Waters, Mitchell Thompson, Cheri Horton, Dakota Drotar. Charlotte, daughter of Angie Wright
MARRIED – Bowie Herman and Sarah Steele- Our congratulations……
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.
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WITH SYMPATHY at the death of Dennis Morgan, Class of 1964, in Mesquite NV. The son of Jack and Darlene Morgan(both deceased: He is survived by a sister is Judy\Norm Wagner daughter, and Terri Morgan Terranova of Longmont. He passed away after a long battle with cancer.
WITH SYMPATHY at the death of Dorleen Marie Johnson, who passed away June 27th, The daughter of Eugene and Myrtle Simkins; sister of Everette, Elmer, and Ernest Simkins. Her children are Johnny, Michael, Elizabeth, Rachael, 6 grandkids and 28 great grandkids . Funeral services were held last Thursday, July 1st at Ambassador Baptist Church, with burial in the Niwot Cemetery.. Visit www.howemortuary.com to share memories and condolences. (The Simkins were longtime residents of Lyons in the 1960’s )
WITH SYMPATHY TO Rebekah Bell & Todd Jacobson, at the death of her father, age 94 on the date of their son, Chris’ Birthday, (who died last year) We extend our sympathy.
We express Deep Sympathy to the families of those who passed away in the Year 2020-21:
We express our sympathy to the family of Jone (Pat) 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; Dean Brown, 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; ================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. Becky Todd’s father, age 94,
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