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A Reality Check on the “Healthiest” State in the Nation

The Colorado Health Foundation’s annual health report card released March 22, provides a reality check on Colorado’s persistent reputation as the “healthiest” state. Looking at 38 indicators of health across the lifespan, the report concludes that the health of Colorado’s pregnant women

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Community Service Officers will begin Enforcement SATURDAY, MAY 5

The 2012 Enforcement will begin Saturday, May 5 and runs thru September.

Community Service Officers Tom and Ed will be enforcing the 2-hour parking on Main Street, other restricted parking areas, and paid parking in Meadow and Bohn Parks.

Parking restrictions will be enforced on WEEKENDS (Saturday and Sunday), during special events and holidays.

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New History Colorado Center Features Lyons Sandstone

The new History Colorado Center (1200 Broadway in downtown Denver), will officially open to the public on Saturday, April 28. The nearly 200,000 square foot, 110 million dollar center was designed by Colorado raised architect David Tryba. The

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“This town rocks!”

Dear Lyons Community,
The Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) wants to take this opportunity to say “THANK YOU! LCF, and Bonfils want to thank everyone for their support of Easter weekend’s blood drive and bone marrow registration. We far surpassed all our expectations. We maxed out the bus, filling up all of the potential

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Bohn-Fire Cancelled

The Town of Lyons and the Lyons Community Foundation (LCF), after discussions with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, have decided to cancel the community “Bohn-Fire” which was planned for this Saturday, April 14. Late last month Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pele issued a fire ban for all of Boulder County. The ban has been relaxed a little in the eastern portions of the County, and with the light snow/rain last week, there was some hope that the ban might be lifted. However, the recent warm, dry, breezy days have evaporated all hope that fire conditions might improve enough to allow the LCF fundraiser.

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Route For USA Pro Cycling Challenge To Come Through Lyons

For seven consecutive days, the world’s top cyclists will race through the majestic Rockies, reaching higher altitudes than they’ve ever had to endure (more than two miles in elevation). One of the largest cycling events in United States history, the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge will feature the best of the best in professional cycling, competing on a challenging course through some of America’s most beautiful scenery. Referred to as “America’s Race,” the second annual USA Pro

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Trustees Grapple With Last Minute Issues

By Joseph Lekarczyk
In the interest of full disclosure, let it be known that the author of this article is married to the Mayor.

On the eve of Election Day (Tuesday) the Board of Trustees (BOT) grappled with last minute issues until practically the “witching hour” (midnight, well really about 11:30 p.m.). At issue were an ordinance approving the annexation of the property known as the Vasquez 2 Annexation (the old motel next to the stone yard), an ordinance amending the zoning regulations for the Commercial Eastern Corridor (CEC), a resolution to

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