About Town with LaVern Johnson 4/7/22
ABOUT TOWN 4/7/22 – – for the Lyons Recorder online
– –Well, another week gone by..a lot warmer. no snow. Things are warmer Now that the pipes don’t freeze. However it is supposed to rain..beware! (We want rain, but no Floods!!)
COVID marks two years in Colorado, with about 1.3 million people hospitalized with 12,500 deaths. We can now go without a mask, if we want to; however, they say it is best to wear a mask if inside with a crowd. Covid is still dangerous and very contagious. The new cases are down to 35 cases, where it was 351 cases a week. 351 people have died in Boulder County, with 11,718 deaths in Colorado, 57,808 In the hospitals, 3,922,873 are fully vaccinated but people are still getting it, but not so bad. Boulder County has lifted its mandate for those inside, and the schools have lifted the mandate of masks on buses. Let’s hope it is not a mistake
The County is wondering what to do if it spikes again.
We hear from folks that have had it, and they are still having many problems..-seeing. headaches, stability, etc..it is a scary disease and you should avoid it, if possible They say people who have full vaccination are pretty safe; however you are encouraged to wear your mask if you would rather do so. We still need to beware!
What Age Can Teach You. Wed April 13; a 6:30pm, Lyons REGIONAL LIBRARY.
Eggs for Sale, $5/dozen, 1164 Apple Valley Farm, Long Table Farmstead.
====SCHOOL NEWS=====
Basketball and wrestling are now over. There is Track and Field, and Boy’s baseball
BOYS’ BASKETBALL-2022 bocopREPS.COM., ALL-REGION TEAM, HAVE BEEN NAMED: honorable mention: Gage Basey R; Nate Richardson, and Will Rieder
SCHOOL PROM & AFTER PROM –WAS HELD SAT. APRIL 2ND – at Lions Crest with After Prom at Oskar Blues. Thanks to all for the great night for the Lyons Juniors and Seniors.
SUMMER SCHOOL WILL BE HELD FOUR DAYS A WEEK, STARTING THIS JUNE, 4 DAYS A WEEK, FROM 9-3:00 MON, TUED. WED. THURS. THERE IS NO COST TO ST. VRAIN STUDENTS.
==The Elementary PTO meets on the third Thursday at the library;
==Youth 6-12 are invited to join the new Teen Advisory Group at the Lyons Community Library, which meets TWICE a month on Thursdays
==2021-22 Yearbooks are on sale now. MS-HS Call Annie Marie Stryaz 823 6631 and get the Elementary School yearbooks from the School office. .
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.
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP applications are now due. Seniors are to get the applications from the School office, and apply for the 5 – Lyons Community Fund; the Joel Mack; the F. LaVerne Johnson, and other scholarships
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The Art Show = new = April, May, June = at the Regional Library and the Town Hall. Stop by to see this interesting art work. Stop by…
LYONS IMPROVEMENTS _ Safe Route to School and 4th Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Traill The footbridge at 3rd and Evans is being replaced to get to the Confluence area with a new Sidewalk. — The Bridge is intact on two big trucks, waiting for time to be put in!
Give toward the Marshall Fire-1000 homes were burned out, and all their items..very sad. The Insurance isn’t covering the damage, due to the prices going up. Send money to Boulder County Fire Marshall, Box 641, Boulder, Co. 80502
BE AWARE: There will be mining at the Hall Ranch with some blasting, as the Lyons Quarry Reclamation – be prepared;
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)
LYONS REGIONAL LIBRARY is now Open full time 303 823 5165 Lots of programs at the Regional Library: Teen advocacy; Stem & Adult programs, Community Conversations; Tech class 4 weeks; Art-Trading Cards; and Book Club;
Keep your eye out for VANDALISM IN THE PARKS – CALL 303 441 4444 -The sheriff’s dept.
REMEMBER- 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..
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
LYONS CHAMBER. To join.-send $150.00 for businesses and $100.00 for non-profits, to the Chamber. Box 546. Lyons, Co.,The Chamber is offering a Health Care Program; go to admin@lyonschamber.org == Socials will be done quarterly now. They are looking for sponsors for the meetings. Jami Kelly is the new Chamber Director..
====TOWN of LYONS===NEWS=====
THE 4TH STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE has been named in honor of Janet and Roy Orback for all the hours they spent cleaning the Flood Damage, helping their neighbors, doing plumbing for their neighbors, etc.; and the Trail way that goes by it has been named in honor of Crystal White “Crystal Way” for the hours of work she has put in the Lyons Parks, Street, and events. Thanks to all..It is indeed an honor.
RECREATION NEWS: Umpires are needed for the softball games. Must be 15+ for youth and 18+ for adult games. A background check is required: Pay is $50.00 a game. Training is provided.
SPECIAL TALENT: If you have something special to teach a class, contact lramsey@townoflyons.com or call 823 6622 x 30;
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
Remember- We are to encourage residents to divert items from the trash, and will include scrap metal, block and hard flat Styrofoam.. Take to the recycling bins or call a Lyons volunteer..They have periodic pickups in town, and will announce it.
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: A new Annual Report has been prepared by Board member Greg Lowell..Pick one up at the Town Hall or the library. The report is dedicated to the Lyons volunteers; where over 200 joined in the repair and cleanup of the 2013 flood, plus helping others daily. We thank you.
2022 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 2022 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 2022 resident parking pass online www.townoflyons.com/parkingpass
(NOTE, this was confirmed with the town as the correct figures for new year 2022…editor)
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 each year.
============The LYONS GOOD OLD DAY has been revived by the Alumni and the Lyons Historical Society==It begins on Friday at 6:00 pm. on Friday, June 24th, at the Lyons Redstone Museum, where the Class of 1969 will dedicate a sandstone bench in honor of Mickey Hawkins, who was killed in Vietnam 50 years ago, the year he would have graduated,
On Saturday, June 25th, ==The History program will be held at the Lyons Redstone Museum at 1:00p.m. honoring the three Lyons High School classes for their 50th Reunion, 1970, 1971, 1972, and the Class of 1987-their 35th Reunion, and the classes of the ‘00’s; ’01’s, and ‘02’s, such as 1930, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 00, 10, 20, the ‘01’s, such as¸1931, 1941, 51, 6l, 7l, 8l, 9l, 0l. ll. L2. and ‘02’s, such as: `1932, 42, 52, 62, 72. 82, 92, 02, 12, 22, as well as other alumni, besides honoring Mr. Mrs. Good old Days, and the members of the 2022 High School Graduating Class, who are from pioneer families, (been in the Lyons area over 40 years). All alumni and friends are invited., followed by Alumni events of various classes at the WPA shelter, from 3-8pm, in Meadow Park (LaVern’s Park); A Band concert , is scheduled from 5-7:00pm at the stage in Sandstone Park. Write your friends and alumni and let them know!
More events are needed-car show, races, talent show, etc. call 303 823 5925 if you will sponsor an event.
Nominations for MR\MRS GOOD OLD DAYS who will be honored on Sat.,. June 25th== Nominations are being taken for someone you think is worthy of the honor.. did something over many years to benefit the town of Lyons–send suggestions to Lyons Historical Society, Box 9, Lyons, Co. 80540
===SENIORS===
See the MONTHLY SENIOR Article in Lyons Recorder. Very big and full of good information! A new one comes out the 1st week of each month.
The Senior Exercise Group is meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays, and will be inside the Walt Self Senior Center all winter. If weather permits, they will take a walk too. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 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 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; at 12 p.m. Call 303 441 1415 the day ahead by 1pm. to order. (ages 60 and up) RIght now, the meals are served there or you can carry it out.
The monthly Birthdays Party will be held at the Senior Center on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. with Lunch at noon (order ahead) and the Birthday party at 12:30pm, and a craft or game. All Seniors welcome.
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NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON ANY SCHOOL GROUNDS..EVEN WITH LEASH. PLEASE..
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)
—LEAF—
==for people who NEED HELP–FOOD, MEDICAL CARE, LOOK FOR HOUSING, ETC.
==donate: Send your funds to LEAF, Box 234, Lyons 80540. Drop off the following items on Wednesday mornings, 9:30am to 230pm.
==Meals on Wheels are being delivered now..Call 710 310 8479 or MOW@leaflyons.org;
DONATE to LEAF leaflyons.org Lyons Emergency & Assistance Fund
==Food Bank, new hours 3:30p.m. to 6 p.m.
LEAF: Starting March 31st Mental Health will be held each week, 2:30-4:30, for six weeks.
==The Lyons Volunteers are still in action, helping seniors and others. go to
Lyonsvolunteers.org
============LYONS REDSTONE MUSEUM============
Closed Oct 3, 2021 == 2022 Opens May weekends and daily June 1 thru Oct. 3rd; 9:30am-4:30 (M-S) and 12:30-4:30pm-Sun.
We have history books at the Museum..Call 303 823 5925 or someone is usually there on a Wednesday, Call 303 823 5217
DONATIONS TO A MEMORIAL FOR FRANCISKA STEIN has been started at the Lyons Redstone Museum, to honor Franciska as operator of the Black Bear Inn-1968-1977. A memorial will be held in her honor this spring.
THANKS TO THE JAMES AND AMY CUTTS VANGUARD FOUNDATION for their generous donation to the Museum for ongoing expenses, in honor of her grandmother FRANCISKA STEIN.
A pending brochure will bring you up-to-date thru next year-announcing Lyons 45th Lyons Good Old Day on Saturday, June 25, 2022-celebrating the three 50-year Class Reunions of 1970, 1971,1972, plus graduation classes of the ‘0’s, ’01’s, ’02’s; The Pioneer families of the Lyons, Mr\Mrs Good Old Day and the 2022 graduating seniors who are from Pioneer families (been in the area 40 years and more) and Mr. and Mrs. Good Old Days Mark your calendars; send an e-mail to your classmates and cohorts
MUSEUM; We are happy to announce the Museum will open on Saturday, May 7th & 8th; and May weekends, then daily thru Sunday, Oct. 2nd. Masks may be lifted by that time.. Thanks to the Museum team, Terri Weir, Monique Sawyer-Long; and part-time helpers Baiba Lennard, Brianna Hoyt, Emily Walker, Kathleen Spring, and Jerry Johnson.
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 to October 3). REMEMBER THE HISTORY OF LYONS, COLORADO and be proud of our Home Town!
VOLUNTEERs 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 Weir on the weekends.
Someone is needed to work on the Business Directory Archive, who is comfortable working on a computer and very accurate and research-minded at data entry. Contact Kathleen Spring for questions, and to set up a training session at the museum – ccathyguard-lyons@yahoo.com.
==Go to www.LyonsRedstoneMuseum.com for 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/
DONATE: We will appreciate your support for the museum. Send a check to Lyons Historical Society, P O Box 9, Lyons, CO 80540
============TOWN BOARD MEETINGS==========
Board of Trustee Meeting on Monday, April 4 – See separate ARTICLE with details as to what happened.
Next one April 18th.
TOWN BOARD: The new Town Board will be sworn in at the April 18th, regular Board of Trustees meeting: Mayor – Hollie Rogin; Trustees: Glen Delman, Ted Elson, Jocelyn Farrell, Tanya Mercer-Daty, Greg Oetting, and Paula Williams. There being an equal number of trustees there will be No Election.
The LYONS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION meeting: on Monday 4/11/22 evening
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PALM SUNDAY-APRIL 12; AND EASTER SUNDAY-APRIL 17TH
4 \3\22-Blue Canyon Boys; April 7 – at 7:00-pm-COMMUNITY Church, and 10:00 am- April 20th
The Stone Cup is now open on Wednesdays 8am-1pm; and is featuring Breakfast Burritos; hmmmm good.
Get Well wishes for Michael Tovani.
Deep Sympathy to the families of those who passed away… ===DEATHS 2022===Jeffrey Schacht, Franciska Stein, Richard Stanley Stafford, Helen Kiessling, Bonny Pardy, George “Ron” French.
Write to lavern921@aol.com for corrections.
====NEWSPAPER NEWS:
At the present time, Kathleen Spring is rounding up all kinds of news, articles, and pictures, sending it on-line; a “Good Paper!” —- Look under “lyonsrecorder.org”: to tune into Kathleen’s Editor’s News and my “About Town by LaVern,” each Thursday morning..
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NOTE: This is an unedited information nor 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
