We Protest the Dismissal of Lew Grant

Damn fool to let lew go, one hell of a good guy and seemed damn good at his job

Lew always ran a tight ship at the rink but also allowed us to have the fun that hockey should be.

Do the right thing. Bring Lew back, he is the heart of the Glenwood rec center rink. Lew single handedly brought me back to hockey after a long hiatus.

Lew is dedicated to his work, courteous to customers and a true hockey enthusiast.

Lew is a top notch leader at the Glenwood Springs Ice Rink. He's very receptive to new ideas, addresses problems promptly and is very courteous to the guests and employees of the this facility. Removing him was nothing more than a "low budget" unprofessional distraction that was done with no input from anyone who uses the facility.

Through numerous interactions with Lew over the years I came to know a rink manager that was completely devoted to his job and the people it served. I have known few rink managers that have shown the dedication and commitment to make things work. He consistently went above and beyond to do what was best for all involved. His dismissal is a travesty that ought to be rectified.

I would like to see an accounting for the termination of Lew...

Lew Grant ran the Glenwood rink with care and precision. Always willing to discuss any item of concern, and with a smile.

I've always known Lew to be professional and conscientious in my dealings with him.

I started skating and stayed at the Glenwood Rink in large part because of the people who made it fun to skate there. Lew was the leader of a place I loved going to, and I couldn't help but noticed he always stayed and worked late. He not only encouraged my skating, he later helped bring me in to that community to help teach Learn to Skate class. I was so sad to hear about how the nicest most competent person was treated and dismissed. I was upset and mad when I later learned that when my school schedule didn't allow me to go down to GMA and get my part-time employee drug screen by the city's date, that the situation was used as part of the reason for Lew's dismal. (There were many aspects of that situation in and of itself that should also be investigated as it has driven away many of the people who help the programs actually run). As an independent, free-willed adult who makes my own decisions I was heart broken to learn that my inability to get to GMA (due to my real job) in time was used against Lew, someone who I highly respect and who has been my friend. Despite the longer drive, all of my skating now takes place at the Lewis Ice Arena as I can't in good conscience skate at Glenwood Rec anymore.

Lew has always manged the rink with the utmost professionalism and has been a very positive influence on the hockey culture in town. He is liked and respected by everyone and he truly understands what is needed to make the hockey operations run as smoothly as possible. Lew has always made great efforts to work with and accommodate as many interested parties as possible in the past and he always listened to concerns and explained why he made often difficult decisions. Things have not run smoothly at all since his departure and I have heard many people disappointed with recent rule changes, dismay at the recent integration of A and B leagues and the way that was handled, and a very heavy handed discipline policy of the new regime. The fact that Lew was released just after he put in all of the work to get the rink operating for the season underscores precisely how the current administration operates.

All of my interactions regarding the daily operations of the Glenwood Springs Community Center Ice Rink were professional in nature with Lew; Lew is well respected in the hockey community and I am disappointed to read of his recent termination. His termination comes at the loss of the greater Glenwood hockey community at large; please consider reviewing his termination and reinstating his position.

I can't believe this happened

Lew is the soul reason I've played hockey in glenwood. He runs the rink far better than anyone around. Likely will not play next season with him gone

I've played here for 10yrs and almost quit after a few seasons but kept trying to develop after positive encouragement from Lew grant. With Lew gone I will now probably have my kids play in vail and I will use my company sponsership funds at Dobson with Lew gone

As a Ice Hockey official Lew has always taken care of our needs as far as discipline and creating a fun hockey environment for all

Lew's leadership and vision are the main reason the Ice Rink project came together and turned out as is did along with its seamless operation over the past years.