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The Candidates Are Set
When the deadline for turning in packets/petitions of intent to run for office (Mayor and Trustee) in April’s municipal election passed last Friday, February 28, a total of ten people had signed up to run for the position of Trustee, and one person had opted to run for Mayor. So, unless someone mounts a spirited write-in effort (the deadline for filing the necessary paperwork to do so is Friday, March 7), it looks like John O’Brien will be taking
Lyons Fork Re-Opens Its Doors
Nearly six months after the devastating flood of September 11, 2013, the plucky little restaurant opens its doors with regular hours and a plan to thrive in Lyons.
Last Saturday, Lyons Fork quietly unlocked its doors and began regular food service for the first time since the flood. The restaurant at the NW corner of Main Street was in the bulls-eye of the floodwaters that flowed down Highway 36 from the North St. Vrain on that terribly destructive night. The floodwaters surrounded the
Heath And Singer To Hold Lyons Town Hall
State Senator Rollie Heath and Representative Jonathan Singer will hold a town hall meeting in Lyons on March 11. The meeting will be held at The Stone Cup, from 6 to about 8 p.m.
The March 11 meeting will be held just shortly after the midway point of the 120-day 2014 legislative session. Senator Heath and Representative Singer will speak about key
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Say What!
By Joseph Lekarczyk
In the interest of full disclosure, let it be known that the author of this article is married to the Mayor.
A packed house was in attendance for Monday night’s pre-meeting workshop. There were Lyons Elected Officials, Town and Boulder County Staff members, volunteers from various Recovery Groups and Town Commissions, plus dozens of concerned citizens who live in the most flood-affected neighborhoods, who
Armed Robbery At Pharmacy Apprehended
At approximately 10:50 a.m., Monday (March 3) morning Boulder County Communications received a 911 call originating from the St. Vrain Pharmacy (440 Main Street) in Lyons. The caller reported that the pharmacy had just been robbed at
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Vote YES on Ballot Question #1
Dear Lyons Residents:
Mail in ballots go out next Monday and Lyons voters face what will be the most critical decision about investing in our recovery. You will have received a blue sheet in the mail notifying Lyons voter of a ballot issue (ballot question #1) to borrow up to $995,000 from the FEMA Community Disaster Loan program.
Our sales tax revenues were down 25 percent in 2013 with further decreases projected for 2014. Our property tax revenues are down about 10 percent as destroyed properties have been revalued. Without the
Broadband Network Upgrade In Lyons Complete
CenturyLink has completed its fiber-based broadband network upgrade in the town of Lyons after the devastating Colorado floods occurred in September 2013. “We’re proud to be part of the incredible recovery effort happening in Lyons,” said Scott Russell, CenturyLink vice president and general manager for Denver and Northern Colorado. “Like Lyons and
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