Cemex recalls 44 workers

LYONS – In November Cemex laid off 45 workers because of sluggish concrete sales. Recently the plant drew down most of its reserve, which is stored as clinker before being made into concrete. “We recalled all 45 workers,” said Steve Goodrich, plant manager. “All the workers but one returned and that person found other work.” Goodrich also said that Cemex has fired up its kiln and will replenish its reserve of clinker and make more cement.

Mid-winter Celebration

LYONS – Join the Lyons Community Foundation at the Third Annual Mid-winter Celebration. This free event will be held at the 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 11 at the Oskar Blues Barn. There will be coffee, dessert and a cash bar. Entertainment will feature Lyons’ own Off the Tracks. Celebrate Lyons’ culture of giving and community spirit in a fun and festive atmosphere with old and new friends.

Events at the Farmette

LYONS – A potluck will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday February 7 at the Farmette on U.S. Highway 36 near the U Pump It gas station. Look for the chicken on the mailbox.  Enjoy yummy winter warm food, look and chat through many beautiful and inspiring seed catalogs and also learn about our upcoming Permaculture Certification course. Check out http://farmettepdc.wordpress.com/.  Erin Schey and Laura Ruby (with many special guests and lecturers) will be bringing this PDC course to the Farmette in March.

Cheese-making class

LYONS – A cheese-making class will be offered from 1p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 20 at the Farmette on U.S. Highway 36 near the U Pump It gas station. Look for the chicken on the mailbox.

Enjoy an afternoon of cheese. In our cheese-making class we will discuss the broad spectrum of cheese from fresh to aged, stinky to mild, and bloomy to washed rind. We will focus on making cheeses that are easily made in the home including mozzarella, ricotta, and chevre as well as pairings for cheese. Hilary Van Dusen has been making artisanal goat cheese for Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy for two years. She works primarily with the raw milk cheeses, which have won several awards at the American Cheese Society and World Cheese Competition. The cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP to betsyburton@mac.com.

Permaculture Certification

LYONS – To learn more about the Farmette’s permaculture certification, to be offered this spring, go to http://farmettepdc.wordpress.com/.

Help is still needed for the Sueyoshis

LYONS – Many thanks to everyone who has donated to the Yumi and Taka Sueyoshi fund set up for them at Bank of the West. For those of you who have not donated yet, the Sueyoshi family still needs help. On December 2, Yumi Sueyoshi, who owns Sushi Matsuri restaurant at 432 Main St. with her husband Taka, was in a serious car accident at the intersection of Colorado Highway 287 and Niwot Road. Yumi suffered broken ribs, a punctured lung, spinal fractures, extensive bruising and cuts when an elderly woman slammed into the driver’s side of her car. She is recovering at home. The Sueyoshis do not have health insurance and their car was completely totaled.

Donations can be made to any branch of Bank of the West, just ask to donate to the account for Taka and Yumi Sueyoshi. Taka plans to close the restaurant for dinner on Mondays until spring. Sushi Matsuri still will be open from Tuesday through Saturday. Happy hour is still Sunday through Thursday (closed on Monday) from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. when kids can eat for $2.99, beer is $3, saki is $2, sushi specials for $1 and $4.99 for special rolls. On Friday and Saturday happy hour is from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. during karaoke. The specials are the same but no kids’ specials are offered. For more information, call 303-823-0505.

Sell your cards at Crane Hollow

HYGIENE – To all visual artists who would like to sell greeting cards of their work at the Crane Hollow Café please contact Mary Magdalena for more details 303-652-4004 or mary@marymagdalena.com.

Free holistic health talks

LYONS – Free holistic health talks will be offered at Lyons Compassionate Care at 430 Main St. as a monthly series on holistic health and the benefits of using a holistic coach. The presenter is David Hazen

On Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. on February 10 the topics will include why diets don’t work and why it’s hard to eliminate unhealthy food cravings, what you can do to change unhealthy eating patterns, and why a holistic approach is necessary to make most dietary changes.  On March 10 the topics will include how unhealthy emotional problems are related to disease and sickness, and why getting rid of symptoms is dangerous when underlying causes have not been addressed.  On April 14the topics will include how holistic coaching can help.

Bring your health questions and issues and learn the four principals of holistic coaching.

Ice skating

LYONS – The Ice Skating Rink in Meadow Park is open every day of the week from 9 a.m. to10 p.m. The Meadow Park Ice Rink is completely weather dependent, which means on days when temperatures are above freezing the top layers of the rink cannot be resurfaced and the rink will be closed for maintenance.  When the weather is cooperating and the rink is open, skates will be available for rent in the Community Room of Lyons Town Hall Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call Lyons Parks & Recreation at 303-823-8250 for more information.

Skate rental prices are as follows: One-day rental (return by end of same rental day by 3 p.m.): Lyons resident $5 and non-residents $6.  For two day and overnight rentals (return by end of next rental day): Lyons resident $7 and non-residents $8. For a one-week rental (return by the same day the next week): Lyons residents $12 and non-residents $15. Season Rentals (return at end of season) are due by March 31. If skates are not returned your deposit check will be cashed.  A $25 refundable deposit is required in addition to rental fees on one-week and season rental packages for each pair of skates. Identification is required on all rentals.

Family skating hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hockey hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No hockey is allowed during family skating hours. An organized pick-up hockey night is scheduled for Wednesday nights from 6 p.m. to10 p.m. There is no charge to use the Meadow Park Ice Rink at your own risk. Please be aware of the skill level and safety of others while skating. Please do not play hockey during family recreational skating hours.

All times are subject to change without notice. Please call to check times and conditions.

Hunter education course

LYONS – The Town of Lyons Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Events is hosting a hunter education course on February 22 through February 27 in the Walt Self Senior Housing community room. Classes will run from 5:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, February 22, 24 and 26, and end Saturday, February 27 with the closing session running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You may call to sign up for the course at Lyons Town Hall between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 303-823-8250 and leave a message with all names of those who will be attending and contact information. You may also call Mike Hora, the program instructor, at 303-747-2827 to sign up or ask questions. A minimum of 15 participants is needed to ensure the class will be provided. A $10 course fee will be collected the day the program begins. Do not bring fire arms to the classes.

A play date

LYONS – On Tuesday evenings the Lyons Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Events has made arrangements for open gym sessions for all Lyons Elementary age children accompanied by a parent at the Lyons Elementary School gym. Parents are welcome to encourage all types of organized and unorganized play during these sessions. Recreational equipment may be utilized via the Department with advanced notice. The open gym is being held weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. through March 30. There will be three no-use dates on 3/9, 3/16, and 3/23. All children must be accompanied by a parent (no drop-offs) and supervision is expected. Please call 303-823-8250  or check out the Town of Lyons website at www.townoflyons.com.

Basketball, baseball and softball

LYONS – Basketball will be held on Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The league is held at Lyons Elementary and all are welcome. Seasonal rate is $70 and the drop-in rate is $5.

Lyons Youth baseball and softball seasons are on the horizon. Spring is just around the corner and so is youth baseball and softball in Lyons. The Lyons Youth Baseball Softball Association (LYBSA) will hold registration for boy’s baseball from February to April and girl’s softball from February to March. Details will be available shortly. In the meantime if you have any questions please check the LYBSA website (www.lybsa4kids.org) or call Eli Wallace at 303-823-6595.

Logo Contest

LYONS – The Town of Lyons Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Events is reaching out to local artists to take part in a contest to create the 2010 Lyons River Run 5k race logo. The River Run 5K will take place on Sunday, June 27. The contest is open to all age groups and anyone interested in participating in the contest is encouraged to do so. Judging will take place during the third week of March and the entry deadline is 4 p.m. on March 12. The winner will receive a $250 Grand Prize in exchange for the logo. The winning logo will be displayed on over 700 T-shirts, 500 posters, several ads, and over 6,500 race entry forms. All contestants must submit both a hard and soft color copy of their work. All entries must limit the number of colors used to four or less. Call 303-823-8250 for more information.

Dance calendar

LYONS –This is the 10th Anniversary of the Lyons Old-time Community Dance and snack potluck, so please come out and help us celebrate a decade of fabulous dancing and live old-time music.  All the dances take place at the Oddfellows Hall, Fourth Avenue and High Street from 7 to 10 p.m.  On February 6 we will feature caller Chris Kermiet with live music from The Nine Dollar Shawl; on March 6 caller is Chris Kermiet with live music from The Cattle Dogs, and beginning April 3, expect caller Andrea Earley Coen with live music from Two Thin Dimes. For more information contact Ellen at 303-823-0816 or email oldtimedances@musicinlyons.com.

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