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Former Lyons trustee Alonzi dies Served 12 years; started block party By Steve Metsch As do many people in Lyons, Village Trustee Dan Hilker has fond memories of former Trustee Pat Alonzi. “I sat next to Pat (at board meetings). … She was fun to deal with. She was concerned about the citizens of the…
Lyons block party a hit Annual event filled with food and fun By Steve Metsch Lyons Village trustee Pat Alonzi was taking a well-deserved break Sunday afternoon. She rested on a folding chair during the annual block party she helps hosts every year in the village. “My legs,” she confided, “are killing me.” Alonzi, 81,…
Oktoberfest in Lyons? Trustee Alonzi floats idea of autumn festival By Steve Metsch Lyons Trustee Pat Alonzi hops to bring plenty of German food, beer and music to the village. At the recent meeting of the village board’s finance committee, Alonzi floated the idea of Lyons hosting an Oktoberfest celebration. “Do we ever have any…