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Ask the Handy Woman!

Answers to your home maintenance and repair questions

By Kheli Mason, The Handy Woman LLC

Last month I wrote about the pros and cons of two types of hot water heaters. I was expecting that I might catch a little “heat” from proponents of one type or the other. What I did get was a wonderful email with yet another option that I thought would be good to share in this month’s column. Here is what Bud O’Connor had to add to the conversation:

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Lane Closures on US 36 in Lyons Begin Nov. 1

Beginning tomorrow, November 1 at 7 a.m., the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will close eastbound and westbound US 36 in the town of Lyons. The lane closures will begin at mile marker (MM) 21 just east of the State Highway 7 (SH) intersection and extend to MM 22 south/east of the SH 66 intersection. Lane closures will be in place 24/7 as an upgraded water line is installed through the area.

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E-Readers Now Available At Depot Library

For those who have been hesitant to purchase their own e-reader, the Lyons Depot Library is now offering two Nooks for checkout by the public. While many residents in our community have their own e-readers, others do not. These Nooks will help introduce technological possibilities to them. A $500 grant from The Library People has made possible this step into electronic media for our patrons.

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Budgets And Pay Scales

By Joseph Lekarczyk

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

After a lengthy pre-meeting workshop with Town Staff on the 2013 budget Monday night, the Board of Trustees (BOT) got off to a late start for their regularly scheduled meeting. Despite the delay, the Trustees and Staff were optimistic that they could wrap up the light agenda by 7:30 or 8 o’clock. However, with an agenda item concerning the compensation scale for Town of Lyons employees, it was not to be. Despite Mayor Julie Van Domelen’s best efforts to keep things moving along, no one was able to make it home in time to enjoy the exciting finish of the Bronco/Charger Monday Night Football game.

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Thank You!

Dear Lyons Community:
The Lyons Community Food Pantry (LCFP) and members of the Lyons Community Basic Needs and Emergency Fund (LCBNEF) would like to thank everyone who attended and donated at the First Wednesday Music Club at Oskar Blues on October 3. It was a fun evening with Peter Maves and the Wednesday Music

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The Most Important Retirement Goal

By Doug Carey

Most people have several goals in retirement. They want to retire at a certain age, they want to buy a vacation home, a new car, go to Europe twice a year, etc.

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Fitness Fads

By Mary Chase

Let’s face it, we are a quick fix society. When we want something, we want it yesterday and we expect big results. The fitness industry is known for these quick fixes and fitness fads, but what really works? I’m going to touch base on some of the current “trends.”

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About Town, Oct 18, 2012

WHAT LOVELY FALL WEATHER!
Take a drive up the North or South St. Vrain Canyons, or a walk to Meadow or Bohn Parks and enjoy. It is breathtaking to realize that we actually live in this wonderous spot! Aren’t we lucky!

GOLDEN GANG GARAGE SALE
This Friday and Saturday, the Golden Gang will close their garage sales for the season. Stop by the Walt Self Senior Center for some good buys. The group thanks all for donating items and their help.

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New Friendships Through Mutual Interests

By Kathleen Spring

Having best friends to share an event, an outing, or an emotion with is one of life’s best experiences. Some of our earliest memories are of swimming with friends in the summer, playing in the school playground in the fall, exchanging silly gifts at Christmas, or secret messages being exchanged. It’s never too late to generate new friendships and gather new memories.

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