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Based on continued feedback from the community, the Lyons Board of Trustees identified exploration of a possible swimming pool among its priorities for its two-year term. This is not meant to raise expectations about actually being able to build a community swimming pool, but rather to initiate the background work necessary to ask the questions of whether a pool might be possible, what type of pool, how could it be funded, and where it might be placed.
A scope of work of the task force has been agreed upon between myself, the Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Town’s Parks and Recreation Director. I have
Local Inventor To Kickstart His Product
Several years ago Lyons resident Gary Peterson was concerned about the safety of his children while they were riding their bikes when visibility was less than optimal. He began tinkering with some ideas, and eventually came up with the “Super Nova Blue” safety bike light.
The small, lightweight, incredibly bright, blue light is mounted on the spokes of a bicycle, and can be see from all directions (360 degrees) at over a thousand feet (more than three
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Kayak Club Cleans Up
Each year the local veterinary community donates their time to provide low cost vaccination services and pet sterilizations for the clients of the Longmont branch of Social Services.
Lyons Resident Honored
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado (ACEC/CO) named Nancy Clanton, of Clanton and Associates, Inc., the 2013 Outstanding Woman in Engineering at a special ceremony held last month at the Lakewood Country Club. The prestigious award recognizes an outstanding woman in a leadership position who is recognized for professional achievements in the engineering profession, and who is a visible role model for young engineers. Clanton was among six professionals who were nominated for the award this year by their peers.
LCF Annual Report
The Lyons Community Foundation exists to improve the quality of life, build a culture of giving, and encourage positive change for the Greater Lyons Area.
With the start of 2013, your Lyons Community Foundation begins its sixth year of giving supported by community events, fundraising and the hard work of many in our community. As we begin planning our work in 2013, we should take time to review our achievements in 2012.
Hunger Hurts the Whole Community
The Community Food Share Drive is coming up from Wednesday, March 20, to Easter Sunday, March 31. The Lyons Community Food Pantry (located in the basement of the Lyons Community Church) is a member agency of the Community Food Share and gets the majority of the foods they distribute from them. The Lyons Food Pantry services residents from
Christy Sports Remodels Boulder Store
Christy Sports, today, announced plans for a complete remodel of their store in Boulder, CO. Construction will begin March 11, 2013.
The remodeled store will provide almost 16,000 square feet of retail space on two stories. Boulder residents will enjoy 12 foot windows creating naturally lit showrooms, two main entrances, high ceilings and a spacious mezzanine. “Christy Sports has been in the same location in Boulder for over 20 years and is looking forward to supporting the community for years to come. The design of our remodeled store was
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