Sales tax still down

LYONS – The Lyons Town Board of Trustees received its first financial report from finance director Jody McClurkin at the early June town board meeting. McClurkin said that the town budget was in good shape except for the Parks and Recreation fund which is operating in a deficit and has been for several years. She told the board that sales tax revenues are still down for the year compared to last year. Revenues are down by over $60,000. The board took measures earlier this year to cut expenses to fill the gap. It cut services at the welcome center, put six furlough days in place for staff and cut some expenses at the library among other things. It was hoped that sales tax revenues would pick up substantially with the new businesses in town and the completion of the downtown streetscaping project.

Pet, child and house care

LYONS – Mae Baumgartner  is available to care for pets when owners are on vacation. She can walk dogs, water plants, vacuum carpets, get the mail, feed the animals, water outdoor plants and do many other chores. She offers flexible rates within your price range. Good work guaranteed. For more info call Mae at 303-681-5211.

Summer history camp

LYONS – At history camp kids will participate every day in a different interactive scenario at exhibits throughout the Lyons Redstone Museum, including an original bank teller booth, a one-room schoolhouse in 1920, working in a sandstone quarry, and more. Afterwards, they will do a matching craft, such as painting a sandstone rock for the garden, or making a school primer, or stitching a money pouch. On Fridays, the family is invited to join them for a “kid tour” of Old Time Lyons, activities, and to share in some cake.

The Super Summer History Camp takes place at the Lyons Redstone Museum from July 12 to 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  The Lyons Community Fund has awarded a grant to the program to promote history education to Lyons’ youngsters, reducing the cost to $50 per child for the week.  It is open to all Lyons kids from first to fifth grade. Call camp director Kathleen Spring 303-823-0997 for more information or to sign up. Checks are due by Friday, June 25. Enrollment is limited to ten children.

34th Annual Good Old Days

LYONS – The 2010 Lyons Good Old Days Celebration will be held on June 25 and 26. Good Old Days has something in store for everyone as organizers work to rally the community together around this longstanding event. The 34th annual event will focus on bringing people closer to downtown to celebrate with the “Midway on High Street” consisting of the sandstone grandstand booked throughout the weekend with popular local musicians and acts, street dance, food and beer garden, games and rides, and various other entertainment. Good Old Days favorites like the softball tournament, Lyons River Run 5K, pancake breakfast, and KidSpace presented by the River Church, all will return. The 2010 Good Old Days stands to be one of the finest with music, food, and fun for the entire family in downtown Lyons. Those interested in volunteering time, participating, or adding to an event should direct their questions to Lyons Parks and Recreation at 303-823-8250. You may also visit www.townoflyons.com and visit the parks and recreation special events section for further information.

Position open

LYONS – Metaforms Sacred Geometry has been in business for 25 years and offers a paid apprenticeship at our shop in Lyons Village Central on Colorado Highway 66 at the west end of Lyons.

This is a position that requires detailed handwork: connection of head and heart are important. This is a wonderful opportunity to not only earn but to learn about sacred geometry as well. Flexible hours are available. Send resume and contact info to: janice@metaforms.net.

Back to Top