About Town with LaVern Johnson 9/30/21

ABOUT TOWN 9/30/21 #83 for the Lyons Recorder online

========BELOW THIS MARK ARE REPEATS===== ALSO RECENT BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING, AND SEPT 13TH RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING====

RIVERSIDE LODGE:  Send your memories of Riverside Lodge to Annie Pancost;  Mul@centurylink.net-she is writing a book 

LYONS SPOOKTACULAR-    Halloween Parade-Saturday, Oct 30th, 

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR – Lyons Elementary Gym, Sat & Sun, Dec. 4th & 5th.  Vendors sign up with lramsey@townoflyons.com.Send $75.00 for a booth & $85.00 for a corner space; 

HIGHWAY #7 -the repair of the lower South St. Vrain Canyon, which will be closed except during early morning and evenings for about a year  (mid-September to Memorial Day)

Meals on Wheels are being delivered now..Call 710 310 8479  or MOW@leaflyons.org; 

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. lyonleaf.org 

For most worthy Donation give to the Lyons Community Foundation, projects for 2021-amounted to $31,000 plus 6 $1000 scholarships. Very worthy causes, and Our Thanks. Give to the LCF, Box 546, Lyons, Co. A great cause.

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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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A pending brochure will bring you up-to-date thru next year-announcing Lyons 45th Lyons Good Old Day on Saturday, June 25, 2022; Thanks to the Museum team,  Terri Weir, Monique Sawyer-Long, Baiba Lennard, Brianna Hoyt, and volunteers Emily Walker, and Kathleen Spring.

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!-
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 on the weekends.
Someone is needed to work on the Business Directory Archive, who is comfortable working on a computer. Contact Kathleen Spring for questions, and to set up a training session at the museum – ccathyguard-lyons@yahoo.com.
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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) CLOSING FOR SEASON!

LYONS REGIONAL LIBRARY is now Open full time, you can now go in and shop. Daily and  Sat. 9:00-12:00, 303 823 5165  -Trade your puzzles and books in at the Library outside box.

Lots of programs at the Regional Library: Youth & Drop-in Archaeology; Teen advocacy; Carding Club; Stem & Adult programs, Community Conversations-915-5:30-9:30pm; Tech class 4 weeks; 12-1:00pm; starts 91; Art-Trading Cards, Book Club– Mental Health 2:30-4:30; 9-9; 9-20; 106;  each Thursday
 
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!

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; 

The Chamber social is coming back in October–Mark your calendars for Thursday October 7th at 5:30.  We are so excited to have the new Prickly Pear Tavern and Western Stars Co-Hosting at The Prickly Pear.  There’s going to be live music and possible swag giveaways!  You won’t want to miss it. Renew your membership to attend.

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,

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

A-LODGE-FORMERLY ASPEN LEAF MOTEL is open for coffee in the mornings, with the bar, sandwiches, and music  in the evening-set up is on the lot east of the Motel grounds, and  Open for business.  A discount is given to local residents who bring their family and friends 

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..  

Donate to CAN’D AID: Oskar Blues financial fund who provides  bicycles to  kids in Boulder County and water to several communities.  Donate to Can’d Aid to Box 324. Lyons, Co
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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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MUSEUM BOOKS
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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. “History of the Lyons and area Sandstone Quarries” by Al Pace; with quarrying in Lyons started in 1859. Sold first for sidewalks; the rubble crushed for roads; then buildings and monuments, etc. etc. The Loukonen’s and Ohline’s; 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. hese books are for sale at the Lyons Redstone Museum..Stop by or call 303 823 5271

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.; 

Books to read: “A Ladies Life in the Rocky Mountains” by Isabella Bird is a must for you to read. Found at the Museum, for $15.95; you will enjoy reading her letters to her sister in 1830, riding her horse Birdie over 600 miles, night and day, cold, snow, heat; up the canyons, hiking to Longs Peaks.

Plus several books about the September, 2013 flood. Stop by!

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

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; LyonsHygiene 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 on “geology” and “history of Lyons”. === Add $4 postage or pick up at museum.

HISTORY BOOKS: The Museum has several books on Lyons history and surrounding towns you may be interested in..and call 303 823 5271 =====
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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; 

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:    Call: Lisa  Ramsey. Go to: Lyons Recreation Department. 

CAMPING/PICNICKING IN LYONS PARKS – changes in 2021 to the Parks– need reservations during the summer — see  Recorder ARTICLE for more info…

Z TRIP VOUCHER PROGRAM- To help those “in need” of transportation” ==  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, block and hard flat Styrofoam.. thanks Lyons Volunteers .. 

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 annual parking pass is valid January 1 – Dec 31. 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.

FEMA Can help pay for COVID related funeral expenses: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20210324/fema-help-pay-funeral-costs-covid-19-related-deaths (watch for scams)

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See the SEPTEMBER MONTHLY SENIOR Article in Lyons Recorder is now out. Very big and full of good information! A new one comes out the 4th week of each month.

A potluck for seniors is scheduled for this Friday 10/1/21 at 11:30am, at LaVern’s park, contact Lisa@townoflyons.com to register.

The Lyons Walt Self Senior Center opened August 3, for lunch.

The Senior Exercise Group is  meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays, with walks and exercise in the park. They are now going to LaVern Park. Contact:  lramsey@townoflyons.com. Please go at your own pace! NEW TIME 11 a.m. (9/29/21)

Senior meals furnished by Boulder County Aging for $3.00 can be picked up at the Senior Center or you can eat inside, and socialize, Tuesdays and Thursdays; at 12:15 p.m. Call 303 441 1415 the day ahead by 1pm. to order. (ages 60 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. 

SoulHawk (correction from Silkhawk) has opened at 40l Main, with an Art shop and classes, a place for gathering and workshops. Art Openings. Stop by! 2-4 on weekends.

EVER YOUNG SENIOR FITNESS, — see Seniors news section.

SUSHI (now and then) by Laura Levy-Solace Sushi & Gift Shop, at 437 Main, Lyons.  Stop By

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

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; TuesWed 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 1020-28 303 823 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 use to have the Red and White Food Truck.= redcheckeredtablecloth.com doing catering.  go to his website.  He will prepare whatever you need.

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

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==

Businesses should contact LaVern at 303 823 5925 or lavern921@aol.com to make corrections or updates.

SCHOOL NEWS=====

The National Honor Society began Tutoring Sept 14th at the school library

        Nominations can now be referred for Gifted and Talented Students from K-12.  A parent or teacher can refer the student to the school.

The School has a Code of Conduct students are asked to follow; For a hard copy call 823 6631.

Parent Teacher Conferences are being held 3:30-7:30pm on Sept. 29, Oct. 4 and Oct. 7th.  sign up at the school-823 6631. Two nights will be virtual and one in-person;  

 The Lyons Elementary PTO meets after school on the third Thursday at the Lyons Library

     Youth  Ages 6-12, are invited to join the new Teen Advisory Group at the Lyons Community Library.  They will meet once a month on Thursdays, beginning Sept. 9th at 6pm; They will contribute to the Young Adult collection with programs and events; 

      The 2021-22  Yearbooks are on sale now.  Call Anne Marie Stryaz 823 6631

       The National Honor Society will begin Tutoring Sept 14th at 3pm at the school library

        A meeting on the Trip to Washington DC is scheduled Sept 14th at 6pm; (if already registered don’t go) 

SPORTS NEWS: (see above)

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.

TOWN BOARD MEETINGS===========

LYONS TOWN BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TOWN NEWS: (THE NEXT TOWN BOARD MEETS THIS MONDAY, OCT. 4TH-7:00 PM) 

  No dogs on any school grounds, Please!

   Longs Peak Drive Project- Sept  29th, at 6:00 pm – zoom; -Replacememt of Sewer  Line with connection to the water line and excavating of sewer line with connection to the water line and excavating the south and east side of the road.

    New Public Art Installations (HeARTS of Lyons) were installed last week with Lyons artist, Jon Corson-Rikert with local ribbon cutting on Wednesday; 

     Build a better Boulder County –  to hear ideas of all community members, to best address the needs of individuals most affected by COVID, and learn what the federal funding can support.  

      ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT is the question of construction of a solar generation and battery storage facility on one acre of Bohn Park, southwest of the Bohn Park Dirt Jump Bike Park in the Town of Lyons (Registered voters will vote “yes” or “no” 

There is no registrations asking for Lyons and Firestone to join their Brownsfield Project with up to $600,000 in grants for town improvement 

  A new grant for DOLA is available to businesses

  ADU’s  in town are encouraged. See the Building inspector, if you would like to change your outbuilding into living quarters.  Eleven ADU’s have been approved by the town the past year; 

   The Board approved the change of zoning from Commercial to Industrial on the McCain property to the east of the Town Hall, and South of the Library; An Agreement to be signed to put up fencing and signage around his property.

   The Town voted to receive the $2 million grant to put a trail from Lyons to the Foothills Junction, Planner Strom stated they have received the approval of Clark’s Hardware, three ditches, and Left Hand Water Co. and will need a match $152.000..  .

     It was reported that the tower at Eagle Canyon has been taken down but they may put it up across the street; on CDOT land; however, It would not be on town property but they are using the town’s electricity.

     The Board will  take in-kind Dedications in lieu of the Park Fee required by the Town;

       Resolutions passed were: 1-To allocate American Rescue Plan Act funds for certain Town Projects; 2-To ratify the IGA with CDOT for the St. Vrain Regional Trail Extension; 3.-Approve the third amendment to the Amendable Letter of Understanding  for the Farm Project; 4.-approved the first Amendment to the Utility Easement agreement with the owners of 4170 Ute Highway; 5-approved an agreement with Twin City Security, Inc for Lyons Parks and 6-a grant from the State Historical Fund to replace the Ute Trail Marker; 7.-and approved the first amendment to the Amendable Letter of Understanding for the PBG Ranch property;8.-a resolution to recommend that Boulder County will collaborate with the Town of Lyons to Review Connecting trail  Space via the Hatrock\Corona Hill area; Ernest Strenge of Boulder County Open Space said they were willing to work with the town.  9-The Town plans to talk to CDOT about replacing the crosswalks over 3rd & Main; and 3rd & Broadway; and Miley Street;  10-for the Stormwater improvements to Martinez Associates; 11-Clearing the  Vegetation for the 4th Avenue Pedestrian Bridge; 12.-Ratifying the DOLA Man Street Open form Business Grant; 13-an agreement between the Town and Boulder County and Recorder for the administration of the 2021 Election; 14- 

Trying to find a RV lot for people’s RV, who can’t park them in their driveway, etc.  15-Approved services for the construction of the 4th Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, Trail connections and street improvements with Anderson Bridges, LLC; 16-With Clarion Associates for a Comprehensive Plan Update; 17- An Eastern Corridor Advisory Committee is to be formed; 18-Approving Amendment to the IGA Transportation Program; 19-Accepted a $10K Marketing Grant for the Colo Tourism office.;20- Discussed where to place the Solar-Energy-Dog park, 10 acres to south of Dog Park, other;

1. Hydrant install at Community Garden site-319 5th-plan;

2. Town hall plaza walkway repair-add, sweep in and compact crushers-clean up of plaza area; 3. Final LMJ camp site expansion-picnic site 

4. Fall clean up and mowing of buyout properties (discuss and map which ones and process), ROW’s and outlots 

5. Fall priority alley maintenance 

6. winterization list/facilities; 

7. Fall trail 

8. Add materials and clean up dog park/dj park entrance/shelter and trail areas, including around Bohn Mulit-RR area 

9. Install posts and boxes for water rescue stations 

10.Public Works Maintenance Upcoming: 

11. Hydrant install at Community Garden site-319 5th-plan 

12. Prep for limb drop off event per emails-week of 8/7 

13. LMJ Plaza Light fix-shut off in interim 

14. Sweep 2nd Ave North/Meily, Prospect, Ewald 

15. Town hall plaza walkway repair-add, sweep in and compact crushers-general clean up of plaza area 

16. Final LMJ camp site expansion-picnic site 

17. Plan to fix hydrant in LMJ RV area 

18. Install grate at 2nd and Park 

19. Plan to install Huber 2nd grate-Reese 

20. Fall clean up and mowing of buyout properties (dis.uss and map which ones and process), ROW’s and outlots 

21. Fall priority alley maintenance 

22. Fall aeration of turf areas 

23. Plan and timing of irrigation shut downs and blow outs-I have a winterization list/facilities 24. Plan/timing of facility and amenity winterization 

25. Fall trail maintenance 16) Add materials and clean up dog park/ park entrance/shelter and trail areas, including around Bohn Multi-RR area 

26. Get brackets and install chainsaw sculpture in Bohn RR storage 

27. Install posts and boxes for water rescue stations 

28. Plan for install of new sport court equipment-any further needs? 

29. Reset panels/timers for lights in parks after daylight saving time-need to discuss which lights need to be on and when to shut off rear park lights off early in LaVern’s Park., etc.

 Vote thru Election Day, Tuesday, No. 2nd.  with mail-in ballot or in-person

LYONS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING

LYONS PARKS & RECREATION  met Monday, Sept. 13th, at 6pm, on  zoom.

Topics discussed are:
They said a “Thank You” to leaving Commission member Veronika Gaia, who has served on the commission the past 12 years.  In Connecticut , where she retired, Veronica saw on-line about the housing being built along 2nd Avenue. and came to Lyons and made her purchase; She has become a good member of the Lyons community, Thanks, Veronika:

PARK OPERATIONS:  on-going is parks,and equipment maintenance and weed  mitigation, 

Lyons Lights Out was a huge success with a grant applied  for more; 

BUDGET ITEMS WERE PRIORITIZED:  1.  St, Vrain Trail with a $2 million grant with $152,000  Matching funds; 2-Martin Acres; 3-Bike Park repair; 4-Bohn Park-Phase  III with lights; 5-Street light screening, 6-small dog park; 

The Commission Emphasized a 4-way stop at 2nd Avenue near Bohn Park, as soon as possible, .  as there are hazards of seeing over the slope on the bridge, which makes blind spots (if someone is below the slope; the driver can’t see them), The Commission is recommending the 4 way stops, with “slow” speed signs to avoid a tragedy .

d.The 4th Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Design is upcoming and out for Bid. (The bridge will be paid for thru Safe Schools grant is scheduled to start this fall and be finished in 2022.

e. .The Town agreed to try for the $2million grant for the St. Vrain Trail east of town to the Foothills Highway. The town leases the land at the back to: of Blue Mountain Stone, Spirit Hounds, and Clark’s Hardware the trail has to go thru, as well as over 3 or 4 ditches-the town met with Highland Ditch Co. this week and are trying to come to an agreement with the Ditch companies as well as the Northern Colorado.Water District. The grants for this Trail amount to $2 million and will be an advantage to all..the businesses on the Eastern corridor; bikers, and hikers to get off the highway and to safety; and will meet with St. Vrain Greenway Trail coming west from Longmont.; Matching funds needed are $152,000; The amount of the grant is $2 million.

The 10 acres south of the Dog Park may be used for bike trails, with a practice loop for skills, with a proposal for the area, with a side trail at the south 10 acres for a 6 foot wide trail half way to Ledge Ditch;

The installation of the Water Rescue units is pending.

Walsh Construction has finished the storage area for softball and baseball..

The Ponds water quality proposals for Aeration or nanobubble technology are being reviewed, with an estimated cost of $42,000;

DUE TO COVID  THE 2021 Lyons GOOD OLD DAYS was not budgeted for;and will be discussed under Events: The Lyons Good Old Day is set for Saturday, June 25,2022, High school classes of the 0’s; 1’s; and 2’s, Mr. and Mrs. Good Old Day, and the 2022 graduates of pioneer families will be honored. Three classes, 1970, 1971, and 1972 will celebrate their 50th year. Pioneers from the Class of 2022 will be honored as well as Mr. and Mrs.Good Old Days.

TRASH IN PARKS: Everyone is asked to take a trash bag with you when you go into the Parks and pickup over the busy weekends.

MrMrsl Good Old Days for 2021. Our Thanks and Compliments,

Volunteers are needed to clean help weed-contact Save as to the best spot to pull the noxious weeds up- on Holidays, after the weekends, and all during summer.

There is still vandalism in the parks; if you see cars driving in the parks in the evening take their licenses; Security cameras are recommended..

Other pending Topics are: l.Open Space Trail Requests;2 What to do about the Apple Valley plots that now belong to the County-Does Lyons want them?

Lyons-Hall Ranch Connection with improvements on the Highway

Park Operations; Crona HeightsHall Ranch Trail

The next meeting is October 11th.
DONATE LOCALLY –
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 MiddleSr 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 

OPEN 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. 

*NEW* Dan Kowalski recently took a walk up Lions Gulch Trailhead (located south of Highway 36 on way to Estes Park); and found a plaque honoring Sara Walker-other homesteads are Engert Laycook, Boren, Hill, Pierson Park, Griffith, Walker, Meadow Loop, Brown, Griffith, Irwin, Meyers and Sawmill Homestead;  All the building are in poor repair.

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 reopened August 3.

LYONS SPOOKTACULAR — Halloween Parade-Saturday, Oct 30th, 

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR – Lyons Elementary Gym, Sat & Sun, Dec. 4th & 5th.  Vendors sign up with lramsey@townoflyons.com. Send $75.00 for a booth & $85.00 for a corner space; 

continuing ‘note’..posted 6/17/21 Thinking of Walt Kinderman who has been admitted to a care facility. after falling several times in his Lyons apartment.  and to Ray Thomas, who celebrated his 98th birthday this year, who has been in the hospital lately due to a fall..  He is in Re-Hab in Loveland. 

OBITUARY:
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,Vi Andrew, Mary Lou Waitz, Dennis Bachy, Robert Roe, James Franklen McCain.

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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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