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Summer In The West
Warmer weather, afternoon thundershowers, sprouting trees, and blooming flowers; summer has finally arrived along the Front Range. Time to don your cowboy gear and head to two annual western festivals which draw visitors from all across the country and even the world. Add these events to your “bucket list” of nearby things to do and see this summer.
Stressed Trees Need Some Help
By Ron Gosnell
Several Lyons area landowners have asked me to look at their trees recently, because many woody plants in our community are showing signs of stress. Stressed trees, especially non-native species, had late opening buds, branch die-back, smaller than normal leaves, and brown evergreen foliage. They do not look so good.
It is no wonder that trees around here are struggling.
Asparagus Adds Color and Flavor to Meals
Each month, the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different commodity to highlight the variety and quality of products grown, raised or processed in the state. This month, Colorado asparagus is featured in the Asparagus with Lemon and Pistachios recipe.
The asparagus plant is a member of the lily family, which also includes onions, leeks and garlic. Asparagus is low in calories, fat free and sodium free. It is a good source of vitamins A and C and
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The Skinny on Fats
By Dr. Sara Hart, ND, MSOM, LAc
Deep fried pickles, a rack of ribs, sweet potato fries and pan roasted duck breast are some of the menu favorites here in Lyons. Who doesn’t want to indulge in the bottom of a keg filled with fried foods from time to time? While this might sound appealing, it also makes many folks'
Reflecting On The Golden Gang
By Kathleen Spring
In April 2008, Kathleen Spring completed a four part series on the history of Lyons Golden Gang. This month she reviewed hundreds of “senior” articles that she has written since then and has accumulated them in Part 5-6, covering the last five years of activities of Lyons various senior agencies and organizations.
Senior or not, most people have heard of the group of elders called the Lyons Golden Gang. Its name celebrates the “golden years” of
Pizza, Beer, and Buying a Home
Brian Manning, a leading local mortgage lender and accredited educator will provide a free class and dinner for new homebuyers at Backcountry Pizza in Boulder on Wednesday, June 5th at 6:00 p.m. Free beer, pizza, and information will be provided to anyone
Donald Alan Johnson
March 1, 1957 – May 18, 2010
Donald A. Johnson, age 56, passed away at his home in Lyons, on May 18, of heart failure. He was born March 1, 1957 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to Merle and Donna Johnson. Don grew up in Hot Springs, and graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1975; a year later he enlisted in the Air Force. After his service, he worked for a while in the electronics field for Hughes
