NEWS Briefs & NOTES from your editor, 1/12/23
Dear Readers,
Have you done any New Year’s Resolutions? I came across this impactful poem which may give you some beautiful ideas of what to do now that the glow and excitement of Christmas is gone:
“When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flock,
The work of Christmas begins:
To find the lost,
To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry,
To release the prisoner,
To rebuild the nations,
To bring peace among {the people},
To make music in the heart.”
==The Work of Christmas by Howard Thurman==
Howard Thurman (November 18, 1899 – April 10, 1981) was an influential African American theologian and author, philosopher, educator, and civil rights leader; and he wrote more than 20 books.
………Many Thanks, Kathleen Spring, your editor
==NEWS TID BITS==
WEATHER: What a rock and roll week we had… jumping all around. On Tuesday we reached about 60 degrees, and then that night, we had a light snow reach Lyons, but a heavy fog settled throughout the town, pretty much all day, and all along Highway 36 to Pinewood Springs. It was so thick you could barely see a house across the street from you; and it felt like rain on your skin.
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY: this is a national holiday and government offices will be closed, including Lyons, on Monday, January 16th. There will be a March in downtown Denver.
CENTURY LINK: If you have CL for your phone provider, you need to look at this month’s bill as there are multiple (small) increases in price. Also, they will start to charge $1/month if you want a paper copy sent to your home.
THURSDAY Jan. 5th: Rock Slide a couple of corners east of Shelly’s Cottages, Enough rock in the WESTBOUND land to cause some damage/flat tires. It comes up quick (said Ian Taylor)
NATIVE AMERICAN artifacts – who is the good guy – the archaeologists or those who collect Indigenous artifacts? – The Estes Park Valley Library has announced the book “Finders Keepers” is their Book of the Year, and they have approximately A DOZEN! talks by experts (both in person and on ZOOM) during January. Take a look at this list: BOOK & CLASSES INFO
FIRE VICTIM FUNDRAISERS and UPDATES (1) A-LODGE— a promo from now until the end of February that will support LEAF’s Main Street Fire recovery efforts; guests will receive 10% off their booking (it can be for anytime), and we will be donating 10% from each booking to the recovery funds — reach out to us at lyons@a-lodge.com, we are currently rerouting our phone line so this is the best way to contact us! ========(2) Oskar Blues’ New Year’s Eve “drink special” From management: Here’s an update on our Lyons Fire Relief campaign up in Lyons. Oskar Blues Brewery donated 200 cans of Dale’s, Mama’s, and OB Lager to us, which we sold during the NYE Joe Kuckla event for $4 a can. All of those sales went to LEAF and their Main Street Fire Relief Fund. We sold a majority of them that night, but we continued the sale of them through the week and sold out of them within that first week. So 200 cans at $4 a piece was $800 donated. We also have fliers with information on the fire and QR codes for people to scan and donate directly. =========(3) Karen Gregg, Music Director at Middle/High School===Thank you Lyons!! The coin drive battle between the Elementary and the Middle/Senior brought in just over $2000. LEAF, Lyons Emergency & Assistance Fund and the fire victims who will benefit from those who emptied coin jars and dug in the couch cushions. Thank you! ==========(4) Coco Gordon is donating 50% of her earnings from her art show at the Lyons Library, from January through April, to the LEAF fund. Thank you! ========(5) The art objects on the fence that bordered off the burnt out buildings at 4th and Main have been removed. But don’t panic! It wasn’t vandalism or thieves or police — it was the artists themselves. ======(6) Lyons Emergency & Assistance Fund – LEAF: Over $80,000 has been donated, but don’t forget that covers 8 businesses, plus artists on commission who need your help. DONATE here.
LONGMONT WELLNESS for SENIORS Seeking FAIR Practitioners: Windows to Wellness organizers are searching for local health and wellness providers to offer low cost sessions to our residents. The 2023 event is scheduled from 9am – 2pm on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave. ==Email fitness@longmontcolorado.gov for more information.==Learn more about Windows to Wellness===Apply to be a Practitioner
ART LOVERS: the new First Quarter Tandem Art Show opened up Wednesday. And despite heavy wet heavy fog, many locals came out to enjoy the art, music, and commaraderie. See our very detailed ARTICLE on the background of our Lyons “global artist” Coco Gordon.
LYONS BUSINESSES = I think this is the biggest article I’ve ever done on “changes/ closings/ openings/ expansions/ and new businesses” in Lyons! We have 2 new businesses, and now 8 coffee shops in town, and 6 revamping or additions of businesses. Check it out!
ALZHEIMER’S/Dementia: Colorado says that they are working on a 5-year state plan to help with this. Those 65 and over in CO in 2020 were 76,000 and expect in 2025 will be 92,000. === On January 6, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved lecanemab for patients in the **earliest stages of the mind-wasting disease.** which is about 2 million of the 6 million people with the disease.
BASKETBALL IN LYONS for ADULTS: David Chilson says: Hello good people, we’re looking for a few more people to join us for indoor basketball Thursday evenings at Lyons High School. David 720-682-4239
Rocky Mt National Park – NATIVE AMERICAN Artifacts – The Estes Park Valley Library is offered a two part series on what the RMNP has found pertaining to Native Americans and what it has done with its findings. It is a free talk, but you must register. First one is Jan.12th 6-730p.m. I had it in “Things To Do” last week, but thought I’d add it here too. Next one is Jan 25th. You don’t have to attend both.
LYONS LIBRARY = Current Hours: Monday, 10-5 // Tues-Thurs, 10-7:30// Friday, 10-5//
Saturday, 10-2 // You can sit outside any time (24 hours) and use their free internet.
SENIOR / AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Boulder County Housing and Human Services will be opening the FSS waiting lists for the 2 & 3 bedroom units in Lafayette. Information can be found on BCHA webpage in the coming days… Applications will only be taken on Waitlist — check https://www.waitlistcheck.com/CO3024 from 8:30 am on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 to 4:30 pm on Thursday, January 26th. — Housing facts page.
TSA reports that in 2022 they had a big increase in people carrying guns on board planes. 6,000 guns! And on top of that 88% were loaded. Aren’t you glad we have the agents still working for us? So, they decided to increase the fine to make it even worse for those who attempt to carry guns on board and make them remember – a fine of up to $15,000!!!
COVID – can you believe it’s been two years since the first vaccine came out! The new variant is said to spread faster than any previous one; and is responsible for 40% of the cases right now. The CDC is suggesting people wear masks in venues with a lot of people.
SENIOR NEWS== our Monthly Newsletter is out this week, and it is a *G*I*A*N*T one FULL of activities for seniors within a 15-20 mile radius! About 1/3 is “NEWS you can Use”, and 2/3 is activities! (that’s 15 pages!) This is a ONE TIME THING. It is to give seniors an idea of what is available to them (mostly free). Avoid Cabin Fever! and get out and have fun!
OLD STONE CHURCH/ Weddings: I posted a picture of the booklet that the museum carries on the Old Stone Church on the Facebook “Lyons Historical Artifacts” page, and every few weeks someone “finds” it and posts “I was married there”. How lovely! Congratulations! ==The most recent post was by Sandi Brueback Kaiser posted “I was married in this church 50+ years ago”. == Diane Current – I got married there, as did both my sisters, and my Mom and Dad!!!==Denise Parker: married there 30 years ago!==Georgina Ohline Minto =40 years ago! ~~~ CONGRATS!
NEW CO AMPITHEATER: Construction is expected to begin in the next few weeks on the state’s newest large outdoor music venue, The Sunset, after the Colorado Springs City Council gave final approval Tuesday night. It is said to be $40 million, with a capacity of 8,000. They hope to open for the 2024 season.How does it compete with Red Rocks = attendees will see the sun setting over Pikes Peak, and the iconic Air Force chapel will be on the right.
THOSE WHO WANT TO HARM POLITICIANS: Let us hope that this will deter them == A Delaware trucker described as an architect of the conspiracy to kidnap Michigan’s governor was sentenced Wednesday to more than 19 years in prison
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY named Amy Parsons the 16th president of the university. located in Fort Collins – effective Feb. 1, 2023, following a highly competitive, nationwide 5-month search process. Parsons has 16 years of higher education leadership experience, as well as seven years of private sector experience
FOR “FREEDOM OF THE PRESS” JUNKIES – Open Meetings Act – Freedom of Information NEWS==
The Mississippi Clarion Ledger newspaper recently published a story headlined “State legislature ruled not a public body.” What???? The ruling came in a case in which the Mississippi Free Press asked the state’s Ethics Commission to declare meetings of the Mississippi House Republican Caucus open meetings. The caucus includes 77 of the 122 members of the House, meaning there easily could be more than enough legislators present to conduct official business. In addition, the caucus meets behind closed doors. The Mississippi Constitution states that any time a majority of House members are present and discussing legislative business, that constitutes a quorum. However, the constitution also does not specifically list the Legislature as a public body. The Ethics Commission’s decision is being appealed by the Free Press and the Mississippi Center for Justice.
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