lyonsrecorder.com - Local news from Lyons, Colorado for over 60 years
News
The Community That Dances Together
Folks of all ages, from crawlers to sitters (including some entertaining young people), came together earlier on January 19 at “Motown and More” to let it all hang out in Smokin’ Dave’s Log Cabin. Besides the usual couples and solo dancers, people joined in for some lively group dances, threading about from one to another in medleys. It was a time to be with friends and neighbors; old, new, and people who have been here twenty years but never met. You can watch your friends kick up their heels to “Shout” by the Isley Brothers on YouTube.
“What’s with the flags and new sign in front of the Art Bank Building on the corner of Third and Main?
People around town have been asking, “What’s with the flags and new sign in front of the Art Bank Building on the corner of Third and Main? “Well the answer is the Art Bank now houses the world corporate headquarters for SO2, a whitewater park design and consulting firm headed up by Lyons resident (and former Olympic whitewater kayaker) Scott Shipley. Shipley’s firm has been hired to create and enhance whitewater parks across the globe. He recently
Lyons Chamber Launches Ambassador Program
By Kheli Mason
Ambassador programs are a key ingredient of many successful Chambers of Commerce. They serve as two-way communication links between the Chamber and its members. Not only does it provide another opportunity for members to learn more about what the Chamber is doing for member businesses, it provides a vital information link to coordinate community promotions and increase the effectiveness of activities, events and programs that benefit the local economy.
Login to read more: Lyons Chamber Launches Ambassador Program
Purchase A Subscription: Lyons Chamber Launches Ambassador Program
The Long Slog
By Joseph Lekarczyk
In the interest of full disclosure, let it be known that the author of this article is married to the Mayor.
It was a daunting agenda for the Board of Trustees (BOT) Tuesday night. It began with a ninety-minute workshop with the Sustainable Futures Commission’s presentation on net metering, and a review of the Planning and Community Development Commission’s recommendations for regulations to create a site plan review process for the proposed Commercial Eastern Corridor (CEC). Then it was on to the three public hearings and second readings on new ordinances (two for the proposed CEC and one for an electric rate increase). Add to that three first readings for new ordinances (one to create
Community Food Cupboard At The Old Gallery
The Old Gallery in Allenspark is pleased to be part of the collaborative Community Cupboard Food Bank, truly a community effort. Through the generosity of members of the New Covenant Church, The Allenspark Community Church, and The Old Gallery Arts and Community Center, non-perishable food items (peanut butter and jelly, tuna fish, spaghetti sauce, pasta, soups, canned fruit and vegetables, rice, etc.) and personal needs (toothpaste, paper towels,
Login to read more: Community Food Cupboard At The Old Gallery
Purchase A Subscription: Community Food Cupboard At The Old Gallery
LCF Welcomes New Members
The Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) has added three new team members in time to assist with 2013 goal setting and orchestration of upcoming events and offerings. Chrystal DeCoster, Kris Donohoe, and Jonathan LaCrosse join returning members of the advisory board: Liz Erley, Roger Flynn, Clark Hodge,
A Letter of Gratitude
Dear Editor,
I would like to take a moment to write a letter of gratitude and thanks to the residents of the Town Of Lyons, the Lyons Recorder, and to in particular to all those who gave so generously of their time, their businesses, and their art and musical talents. You all helped ensure that as a town that cares for its own, our Taking Care of Our Own concert and silent auction benefit for Amber Wilson was such a success, I say thank you!
