New swings in place as City Park opens

Superior Lion's Club donated $5,700 to the Superior Park Department last December as a final gesture before disbanding. This was their last act as an organized community service group. The Lion's Club had been thinking of purchasing the "Expression Swing" sets but the time never seemed to be right for the purchase.

In the fall of 2020, the discussion of needs of Superior were forefront on the minds of the club members. When they decided to disband the club, the decision was made to purchase "Expression Swings." The members had seen them in other towns and thought it was a great idea for Superior City Park. The "Expression Swings" are perfect for mothers and children age five and under to have a bonding experience while playing at the park.

The Lions Club has been an active part of the Superior Community for many years. During their existence they sponsored and set up the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Lincoln Park for the Superior and surrounding community's children. The Lion's Club also had scholarship banquets, sold Colorado peaches, worked at concession stands during the Vestey Days Festival and occasionally worked at the Crest Theater for fund raising events. They did the bi-annual highway clean up west of Superior to the state line. All of these activities were group efforts.

Lions Clubs are known nationally for their efforts on vision impairment.

They conduct free testing for individuals who need their eyes examined. They also help people enroll in the audio books program. The district organization has a mobile service that travels all over the state to examine eyes and to help with the eye health of the communities they serve.

At the time of the closure of the Superior Lion's Club, there were only six remaining members. Those members were: Dan and Terry Scott, Jim and Vicki Perrie, Jerry McMeen and Marlan Watson.