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No Smoking on Pearl Street
Enforcement of the smoking ban on the Pearl Street Mall will begin on Monday, April 1, as “No Smoking” signs will be installed on the historic Pearl Street Mall during the last week of March.
The ordinance banning smoking on the Pearl Street Mall went into effect on Jan. 18, 2013. The ordinance bans all smoking between 11th and 15th streets on the Pearl Street Mall, and on the lawn of the Boulder County Courthouse. The maximum penalty for a first or second offense within two years is a fine of $500; a third and subsequent conviction within two years triggers the general penalty provision of a maximum $1,000 fine and/or maximum of 90 days in jail.
BOT Boots Boot
By Joseph Lekarczyk
In the interest of full disclosure, let it be known that the author of this article is married to the Mayor.
The Town of Lyons Board of Trustees (BOT) gave the idea of “boots” for repeat parking violators the boot at Monday night’s meeting. But don’t start toe tapping with glee just yet all you scofflaws, the “tow” option is definitely still in play.
Lyons Substation Supervisor Sgt. Nick Goldberger got the meeting started with a report of an “aggressive deer.” It seems a Lyons couple and their dog were held at bay in their garage recently by a deer that tried to maul their pet through the fence (breaking off both antlers in the wire mesh!), and then made aggressive moves toward them when they
Alarming Situation
The St. Vrain Pharmacy fell victim to a would be burglar last Wednesday night (March 13). The perpetrator jimmied the back door of the establishment, and then tried in vain to silence and disable the alarm with a hammer. The unsuccessful attempts and the screeching alarm apparently frightened away the rascal before he could do any further damage, or carry off any ill-gotten loot.
Surprisingly, the break-in attempt occurred relatively early, at approximately 9:30 p.m. A Boulder County Sheriff’s Deputy, who was in the area on a routine patrol of the Lyons
Mountain lions may be visiting your neighborhood without you even knowing it
When people hear reports of mountain lion sightings, they naturally assume the incident must have been in the backcountry. Recent reports of mountain lion activity in populated areas, however, reinforce the fact that mountain lions can be present just about anywhere in Colorado – including cities and towns.
Over the past few weeks, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officers responded to reports along the southern Front Range involving mountain lions killing deer near people’s homes. "We remove the deer carcasses and advise the residents to remain vigilant for the next few days in case the cat returns," said Colorado
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Richardo’s Takes Home The Gold!
Spirit Hounds Distillery and Rick England are proud to announce that Richardo’s Decaf Coffee Liquer was awarded a gold medal recently at the 2013 Denver International Spirits Competition in Broomfield.
The Wine Country Network’s 2nd Annual Denver International Spirits Competition took place on March 2 and 3 at The Omni Interlocken Resort. This is the region’s largest double-blind spirits competition. It judges spirits on a 100-point scale and by price categories, yielding the fairest ratings. Wine Country Network assembled a prestigious panel of
New Hours For Allenspark Community Food Cupboard
In order to better serve the community, the monthly distribution hours for the Allenspark Community Cupboard have been changed. The next distribution will take place this Thursday, March 21, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at The Old Gallery, 14863 Highway 7, next to the Allenspark fire Station One. For those who are not able to pick up on that day and time, The Old Gallery is also open on weekends, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Folks can also request delivery by calling (303) 747-2089. Volunteers are always needed, as are donations of non-perishable foods and personal items like: shampoo, soap, toothpaste, laundry detergent, etc. Please call the number above for more information.
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Satisfying Your Outdoor Gear Needs
The GearSPOT (138 East Main Street) in the Lyons Village Central Plaza is celebrating their grand opening/ribbon cutting on Friday, March 22, from 3 to 6 p.m. Proprietor Lisa Ruoff invites the community to come on in, check out the outdoor sporting gear, and enjoy some munchies and refreshment.
Ruoff, who moved here from Carbondale late last year, had spent most of her adult life owning and operating restaurants in the Roaring Fork Valley. An avid outdoor enthusiast, she was surprised that there weren’t many places to get quality used outdoor gear in the general vicinity, and decided to fill the niche. She explains, “We’re happy to be a part of the
