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MoreAnother week gone by. A few rains which helped. It will soon be 7 years (Sept. 11, 2013) since the big FLOOD: This is one event in our lives we cannot or don't want to forget.
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Masks, cancel culture, and more.
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The weather's hot, the Town Board's agenda is full, and the virus is not slowing down.
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Bears and mountain lions, yes; fireworks, no.
MoreAnother week gone by, with anniversaries, birthdays, and a going away party for a beloved minister.
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In fact, it was here before, and will still be waiting when the current one is resolved.
MoreAnother week gone by, with congratulations, farewells, and volunteers needed.
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Letter: Setting the record straight on Lyons' organic deniers.
MoreAnother week gone by, with parks opening and a beloved local store closing.
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A movement to end systemic racism is about more than race.
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Another week gone by, with bears, bands on flatbeds, and the dreaded virus still with us.
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Not that it's something uplifting, however.
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Warm weather and relaxation of regulations lead to unwise behavior.
MoreAnother week gone by, and all celebrated Memorial Day--honoring all veterans, and especially those who were killed in the wars.
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If it weren’t for Olive, I would likely never leave my home.
MoreAnother week gone by. Sunny, but dreary. Safer at home is the message. As far as I know the folks around Lyons have been doing well with social distancing. They seem to be staying home, wearing their masks, and, truly there is no place to go. Don't catch the virus!
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So much has been accomplished since the flood.
MoreHowls at 8, virtual prom, and more.
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Are you more in the “comfortable at home” camp or “I have cabin fever- gotta go somewhere”? If you’re going crazy from being at home, you probably look forward to any excuse to get out. On the other hand, if you are content with doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles, baking,
MoreAnother week gone by, where does the time go? Nothing has changed as to the virus; Governor Polis says "Safer at Home" as the virus is still a terrible threat. We should all wear masks, keep our distance, and not give it or get it. To me, the protesters
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Summit Housing Group closed on purchasing land in the Lyons Valley Park subdivision.
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Another week gone by. Another one where we are to STAY HOME and hope the virus dies down. Don't be close to anyone; don't give it to anyone. Keep your distance. Spray you newspaper, your credit card, your car keys, post office keys, your shoes, your clothes. It may be
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Community members are called on to participate in a creativity contest
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Another week gone by. We had two big snows, not too cold, and now sunshine. Spring is right around the corner. Many flowers are ready to bloom (we hope they don't freeze!).
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The third and final Habitat for Humanity duplex building was completed at 2nd and Park streets, and the families who purchased those two townhomes received their keys April 17. The term "stay-at-home" now has a different meaning for these new homeowners, despite the strange times we live in.
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Are the days since we were sort-of locked down blending one into the next for you?
MoreAnother week gone by, and with about 10 inches of snow. We need the moisture, and it hasn’t been too cold. A real spring snow, which will make the flowers bloom.
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The Lyons Board of Trustees unanimously approved a Development Plan Agreement with Summit Housing Group at an April 13 virtual meeting, the final step in multiple approval processes for 40 affordable rentals in the Lyons Valley Park Subdivision. Summit is under contract with landowner Keith Bell to purchase both Tract
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I watched as shoppers came and went at the King Soopers on Main Street in Longmont. Some came in masks (yay!), while others wore nothing on their faces. One came with a long scarf, presumably since the president raved about scarves a few days ago.
MoreAnother week gone by. It is supposed to snow over the weekend.
This Sunday is Easter. Can you imagine not going to Church on Easter?! Many churches will preach by Zoom or on TV. Yes, we must say our prayers, we need the Lord to protect us from this virus
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I typically take this space to write about my walks with Olive, my blind dog, and we have been walking, though we haven’t stopped at the dog park. We walk around it these days. I have done okay adjusting. I have more than enough work to keep me busy and,
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At the April 6 Lyons Board of Trustees meeting, two more accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, mother-in-law apartments, or carriage houses, were approved for residential lots in Lyons that already have a main house.
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Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued Executive Order 012 on March 20 to limit evictions, foreclosures, and public utility disconnections to provide relief to Coloradans affected by COVID-19.
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I am the vice chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC). The following does not represent the views or opinions of the entire PRC. All members of the town boards and commissions are encouraged to bring their own views and opinions to the table. These are mine.
MoreYou could lose awareness of the date when things were normal. By normal, I mean when we could gather in bars, restaurants, and libraries, or have dinner with friends, not to mention hug them. I think that the candidates’ forum on March 9 marked the end of "normal.” We wiped
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This spring, I was expecting to write an update about the final duplex building built by Habitat for Humanity in Lyons, 114 Park Street, and the families who will be purchasing the two homes and moving in soon. Then the COVID-19 coronavirus hit Colorado.
MoreAnother week gone by. Very unsettling. The message is, "STAY HOME. DON'T LET ANYONE COME IN! SPRAY THE DOOR HANDLE. DON'T CATCH THE VIRUS. COULD BE DEADLY." Although it is very trying, we don't want to get the virus. It may be as bad as the Spanish Flu of 1918
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Feelings are internal, physiological, unconscious reactions to what we see or hear. Feelings--such as happy, hopeful, alert, confused, mad, sad, scared--are universal to the human species, although people may react differently in the identical situation due to their previous experiences. For example, upon encountering a snake, frequent hikers on the
MoreWow, within a day, Lyons lost all of its activities and closed schools, churches, library, town hall, High Street Concerts, Chamber meeting, Senior Meals (however Meals on Wheels are available), basketball games, square dances, and the Old Time Dance of April 4. This is the only way this virus can
MoreIt’s a time of uncertainty.
I’m in the high risk group--over 60 with pre-existing conditions--though I don’t have any cold or flu symptoms. My wife, on the other hand, has had a cold for the past six days, coughing and sneezing. This is likely (hopefully!) the result of our three-year-old
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Learn the details about candidates for mayor and the Board of Trustees from the candidate forum, voting records, and their affordable housing platforms.
MoreIn part one of our series, the five components of non-adversarial communication (NAC) were identified as intention, observation, feelings, needs, and requests. Intention was described as really wanting to understand the other’s perspective. If you want to convince another person that you’re right, then you’re likely to trigger an adversarial
MoreThe Lyons Planning and Community Development Commission (PCDC) approved a development plan on March 10 for 21 townhomes on Tract A of Filing No. 8 in Lyons Valley Park subdivision, all affordable rentals to households at 60 percent of the area median income. The next step in the process is
MoreAnother week gone by. Spring is just around the corner. Some have jonquils blooming. Should be nice spring weather.
MorePeople who know me will describe me as a level-headed person who doesn’t panic easily (or ever). However, I’m fist-bumping and elbow-touching friends and relatives since COVID-19 has become part of all our lives.
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This three-part series dives into the reality of eating disorders in high school, and how the curriculum of high schools needs to adapt in order to provide a stronger education about eating disorders for teens.
MoreAnother week gone by. Here it is March, which usually has more snow than February and is very windy. Hold onto your hat.
MoreFor two years, I’ve been following a proposal from Summit Housing Group to purchase land in the Lyons Valley Park subdivision to build a total of 40 affordable rentals. A development plan for 21 townhomes is now before the Lyons Planning and Community Development Commission on Tuesday, March 10.
MoreStrong differences of opinions about policies and politics in small towns can result in damaging rifts, such as Lyons experienced over a proposal to build housing in Bohn Park after the 2013 flood. As conflict resolution specialists, we have used Non-Adversarial Communication (NAC) successfully to mediate community-wide disputes, neighborhood
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Lyons is a book town for sure. I think the first tiny library I noticed on our walks was the one outside Lyons Valley Village. I can’t pass it without taking a glance inside. When I started walking with my friend up Old St. Vrain Road, I found one there
MoreThe federal funding sources that Summit Housing Group plans to use for homes in Lyons Valley Park come with several layers of requirements and oversight that regulate long-term affordability.
MoreAnother week gone by. Time for another Lyons Recorder. How time flies. We hope you are enjoying the online Recorder news.
MoreThis part 2 of the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies America’s Rental Housing 2020 study focuses on possible solutions.
MoreAnother week gone by. Some nice days, but it is snowing again.
MoreA report from Harvard found a perfect storm of a strong demand from high-income renters, new construction focused on the high end of the market, and a decline of rental units at the lower end of the market. Rents are increasing, vacancy rates are shrinking, and more renters are "cost-burdened,"
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Here it is, another week gone by, and a snowy one. February is the worst winter month, they say. However, don't forget Valentine's Day.
MoreBefore I relay the latest news about a new development plan submitted for 21 affordable townhomes in Lyons Valley Park, I want to send a special valentine message to the community. We can show our neighbors who will be buying those last two Habitat for Humanity homes some love
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A confession: I love Lyons. I love the people, the music scene, the arts, the caring of the community, the fact that we don’t have parking meters, the parks, and the great new library. Among other things.
MoreAnother week gone by. It was really nice weather until Tuesday. Now it’s snowing and cold.
MoreAnother week gone by. I am happy to say that this is #4 of the Lyons Recorder online issue. Great paper, lots of news, great volunteers-tech, editing, news, school, etc. etc. Thanks to all.
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We went to Button Rock Preserve Sunday afternoon--my husband, Jay, and I and, of course, Olive, our Chesapeake Bay and Labrador retriever mix puppy. We were starting to get into our regular Sunday routine of sitting around and prepping for the start of a busy week. Jay mentioned on a
MoreWe can see the track record of several trustee candidates as supporters of affordable housing. The following candidates for the Board of Trustees have strong experience and a history of supporting affordable housing in Lyons and Boulder County.
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Another dry, cold week gone by, but no snow. It has been freezing at night; good for ice skating and hockey. Lots of fun! Skate rentals are from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays or bring your own skates (when LaVern M. Johnson Park is open). Free to
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Affordable rentals are needed just as much as affordable for-sale homes in Lyons, if not more, and I hope new taxpayer-subsidized affordable rentals can finally become a reality in town.
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A glorious, blazing sunrise greeted me Saturday morning as I woke up a bit earlier than usual to make my way to Denver for the Fourth Annual Women's March (officially termed "Womxn's March", with a nod toward inclusiveness), one of hundreds planned around the country. After waiting at Sandstone Park
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I had intended to use this column space to write about Olive’s first hike at Button Rock Preserve, but that will have to wait until a later date for now. There was another walk, which in and of itself would have been nothing special. It was yet another trip to
MoreAnother week gone by… and it was cold enough to freeze the ice on the Town's ice skating rink. All are happy!
MoreOur entire Lyons community faces challenges because of the lack of affordable housing. Affordable housing needs across the state are more complex, and might be more daunting. But maybe there's something we can learn from other communities as we address this issue together.
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I woke up early as I tend to do these days. An inch or so of wet snow covered the ground. We were restless, Olive the blind dog and I--though she more than I. I am inclined to skip walks on days like this, but there is only so much
MoreHappy New Year! Another week gone by, and a new year starting. We wish the Best for the Town and all residents in 2020! On the last day of the year, we said Farewell! to Deb Anthony, Lyons Town Clerk for the past 22 years. Although she will be replaced
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The most recent comprehensive study of Lyons' current and future fiscal health was the Lyons Primary Planning Area (LPPA) study done by Ricker, Cunningham consultants in 2016-2017 and adopted by the Planning & Community Development Commission (PCDC) and Board of Trustees (BOT). Its conclusion: the Town of Lyons, which is
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The launch of the new Lyons Recorder is an opportunity to examine the reasons I started writing columns in the Lyons Recorder in 2015–and why I want to keep writing about affordable housing. The first reason is the September 2013 flooding of the North and South St. Vrain rivers. About
MoreHERE WE ARE STARTING A NEW YEAR. Let’s hope it brings us good health and happiness, jobs, a place to live, something creative to do, and love from all. (I took a week off last week from doing my column. I decided it was time to have a vacation; besides
MoreCHRISTMAS IN LYONS last weekend was the best. The weather was good. The Bazaar went well; with 69 vendors of a great variety of items to buy as gifts. The Chili Supper at the Community Church was good. Hmmmm. The Parade was the best; along with several bands, a new
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