This Week in Lyons 3/7/24
March SENIOR NEWS: March to the election box
News you can use, gathered into one article
==SENIOR NEWS: Recalling past elections // tax return tips, help, new forms // news around town// list of arts, culture, theater, educational opportunities // latest scam // 100 yr old people news // painting house help // tribal relationships // eco pass change // obits // senior center news // health: eyes, covid, addiction // 2 egg painting opps // art shows // dominos // March birthdays
Introduction to Lyons candidates through Q&A (9 separate articles)
An introduction to the nine candidates running for office in the Town of Lyons Election, April 2, 2024
==7 candidates for Trustee
==2 candidates for mayor
ANSWER 8 QUESTIONS
Ballot issue: increase Lyons sales tax
Lyons mayor explains the basics of the “sales tax ballot measure”
that is on the Town’s April 2, 2024 ballot.
Candidates Forum: public meeting, questions and answers, March 13, 2024
Format of Candidate Forum is listed.
==Time/Place/Hours
==Schedule
==questions and answers
==written questions
Animals that travel through Lyons streets (Photo spread)
==a couple of horses were hitched outside Oskar Blues late February
==read the fun comments
==mountain lions continue to walk the streets of Lyons; see photos / caught on wild cam and comments
Learn how to make mini-works of art with ATC demonstration
Art Trading Cards are thriving in Colorado, the US, and around the world.
Come to the demonstration to see how our local artists put together their 4×3″ mini-masterpieces.
Keep your artistic brain stimulated with these fun monthly projects (traded at the library)
List of free IRS tax filing options
==IRS Free File – see income guidelines and links to forms
==senior tax filing tips, free forms and help
==military help
==free file fillable forms for those with AGI above $79.000
==refunds; where is mine?
Be in the know about the many new things going on in our Fire Department
==local transport ambulance
==recruitment
==Lyons Prepared
==auxiliary help
==social media
==equipment training
==postvention
==wildland
==Meet The Chief event==
**ALSO** Link to new “burn permit map”
**ALSO** thank you note from resident who had an emergency
Frozen Dead Guy festival involves the whole town of Estes Park
Everything you want to know, about…
==Grandpa Bredo’s journey
==Royal Blue Ball
==transportation/ shuttles
==bands
Links to main event and tickets
All lanes of Broadway are open; and answers to your questions
==summary of what was done
==some design aspects were questioned by residents; see the Town’s responses
==where the funds came from, and the government departments
==what is left to do
==photos
RMNP: March snowshoeing program; advice on enjoying winter visits
TIPS to consider before going to the park, such as signs might be covered and you need to navigate on your own.
==details on Snowshoe Walk Program, by Rangers
==rules on condition of your tires when driving in snowy park
Discussion on IGA, between Lyons and Boulder County
Discussion on the IGA agreement between Boulder County and the Town of Lyons, Board of Trustees
==brief summary of PCDC workshop
==brief comments on the property and ordinance
==comments by mayor Rogin
==info on next open / public meeting
Government News Briefs 3/1/24
+++LYONS+++
elections / debate / parking / housing / Eco pass change / mayor meet and greet
+++OTHER+++
==Motor Vehicle renewal, Bo County – new location, fee dropped
==IRS filing
==people’s small ‘online’ businesses tax reporting
==septic tank permits
==change your withholding
==insurance prices HOA, condos
==Boulder City flood project schedule
==Burning portal, map, wildfires
==3 actions taken by Sen. Joe NEGUSE
Obituary: Keith Gleason
Known for his knowledge of astronomy, which he loved to share as a teacher, mentor …and writer in the Lyons Recorder
He lived on a farm in the mountains surrounding Lyons.
Get crafty with your community, at the library in March
==writing circle
==denim design, part 2
==Artist Trading Cards, demonstration
==Cookbook book club
==Collage Keepsake workshop
==craft Tuesdays
Honors go to Lyons school sports
==Read about the high standing that our girls basketball team attained
==read about the champion standing that our boys wrestling team attained
New CDC rules on COVID-19, 3/1/24
The CDC is now reclassifying COVID-19 in the same category as flu and RSV.
They feel that the majority of people now have some immunity, either from getting it, or thru vaccines.
See the article for all the details.
Voting instructions: caucus, Lyons April election
==Includes a brief explanation of caucuses
— delegates — caucus locations/ dates — links
===Town of LYONS April Ballot info
This Week's Briefs
NEWS Briefs & NOTES from your editor, 3/7/24
short NEWS BRIEFS
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this week::::: wildfires, snow// DOcuPet// I-25 train// parking passes // senior help// 5 creative outlets// jobs //Tree Orchard // well being movie // 2 obits //Pinewd road board// Maker rooms, libraries// Booster club fundraiser // red light camera // fire dept help //new chamber ED // chocolate shop // new Wellness // new watercolor classes // mt lion sightings //Hall Ranch construction
About Town with LaVern Johnson
==announcing the passing of LaVern Johnson, May 14, 2022
==brief background and list of articles devoted to her
==passing of the torch to Kathleen Spring for a weekly social column
Things Happening in Lyons~ Classes, Events & Deadlines – 3/7/24
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new year 2024
24 events in March; plus April
==race == concert== festival
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+++activities / speakers / events / concerts / art exhibits+++
See details on what’s happening in LYONS —
==Items listed by date.
==Includes most local links.
==also small preview of next month’s activities
==a few Big Colorado events, too
Photo features
March SENIOR NEWS: March to the election box
10th year of Old Man Winter rally concludes (photo spread)
Three celebrations in Lyons this month (photo spread)
February SENIOR NEWS: respecting our elder self
Winter Fun around Lyons, arts, music and alpaca (photo spread)
January SENIOR NEWS: thoughtful gifts to carry into the new year
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