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Creating Balance
By Lori Flynn
Autumnal Equinox is literally a time of balance, when day and night are of equal length. It comes as no surprise to me that the rhythms of nature find their way into our lives; its synchronicities are alarming. Just as I begin to shift the focus of my yoga classes to the concept of balance, my students share with me the factBoys Capture Patriot X-C Title
Roberts Takes Individual Honors
By Renée Haip
The championship season is officially underway and the October 6 Patriot League meet on the home course in Lyons did not disappoint the fans of cross-country. The day was humid and cold, which actually makes for nice running conditions. However, with the course being wet and the grass long, Coach RobertsInteresting, Till They Started Talking
Behind The Scenes At The Presidential Debate 2012
By Joseph Lekarczyk
In the interest of full disclosure, let it be known that the author of this article has already made up his mind about whom he will be voting for on November 6.
A friend mentioned to me over coffee at The Cup last month that he had the opportunity to volunteer at the Presidential debate at the University of Denver, and asked me if I wanted to join him. The idea didn’t particularly interest me (setting up chairs and/or giving people directions to designated parking lots didn’t seem like a great way to spend a Wednesday afternoon and evening). But it did get me thinking, “Why not see if I can get press credentials?”Login to read more: Interesting, Till They Started Talking
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Thank You!
Dear Lyons Community,
I am writing to show appreciation and acknowledgment to a person that I believe to be a resident of the Lyons, Colorado area. On Saturday, September 29, in
Roads Traveled with Linda L. Osmundson
Travel Troubles
Our recent experience on the way to my husband’s high school reunion in Minnesota reminded me of all the travel troubles we’ve encountered over the years. Perhaps you’ve lived a few travel nightmares. Here are just a few of ours.Login to read more: Roads Traveled with Linda L. Osmundson
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Water Problems Continue to Swamp Town
By Joseph Lekarczyk
In the interest of full disclosure, let it be known that the author of this article is married to the Mayor.
The Board of Trustees (BOT) were a little undermanned last Monday night as both Trustees Dan Greenberg and Sandy Banta were out of town dealing with family emergencies. The remaining five elected officials had a fairly easy night of it. Sgt. Kevin Parker, of the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office reported that,
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Five Pieces of Lyons Gold
By C. Chrystal DeCosterThere was Beulah Rose Onyx, White Yule Creek Marble, and South Beaver Creek Granite. In addition there was plentiful Lyons Sandstone and five pieces of Lyons gold.
Under the golden dome of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver, Ed Bruder’s five gleaming photos shone brilliantly on Tuesday afternoon, September 18. The occasion was the opening reception of “Our Town Colorado,” an exhibit of over 70 photographs from 27 artists representing 11 Colorado communities, including Montrose, Carbondale, Arvada, Craig, Lyons and more.
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Dear Lyons Community,
I am not one to brag; I mean do you call it bragging when Muhammad Ali said, “I am the greatest”? I have however, won the red chili grand prize in the annual Lyons Garden Club Chili Cook-off two out of the last three years.
