Governor Hickenlooper proclaims 
February 12, 2012 as College Goal Sunday Day

In an effort to encourage students to attend college, Governor Hickenlooper has proclaimed February 12, 2012 as College Goal Sunday Day. The objective of College Goal Sunday is to provide Colorado families assistance in the financial aid process.

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CML Launches 5th Annual Essay Contest

Colorado Municipal League  is proud to launch the 2012 “If I Were Mayor…” essay contest, open to 7th and 8th grade students across the state. Lt. Gov. Joseph A. Garcia is serving as the contest’s honorary chairman this year.

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Adventure and Friendship Around the World

by Claudia Kean

Lyons students, are you tired of the same old summer job? Wondering how you can make your time off from school more interesting and exciting than you ever dreamed?  You can have a truly life-changing experience, make friends for life in far away places, and open doors to new careers through the Longmont Sister City Student Exchange Program.

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Mountain Bike Team Finishes Season

The Lyons High School Mountain Bike Team traveled south to Castle Rock last month to participate in the Ridgeline Rally the final event in the Colorado High School Cycling League’s season. The event was twice postponed because of the early snowstorms in October. However, the delay didn’t dampen the LHS riders’ enthusiasm! A total of eight LHS riders participated in the various races, which were divided by age and gender.

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Life 201 College to Career with Joanne Barnard

Tackling Taxes

One of the inevitable tasks you will face in the coming year is filing a tax return. Although it is tempting to have someone else prepare your return - do it yourself. Understanding the tax code as it pertains to you will give you an advantage. You can use your knowledge in planning your future and minimizing your tax bill. A review of a basic return will give you a start, consult a professional for further understanding.

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Saving for Education

By Joanne Barnard

Paying education costs can be stressful for parents and graduates; the estimates are staggering. Yet post-secondary education/training is a necessity to ensure a productive life. Planning for post-secondary education now will alleviate borrowing later.

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