Evelyn Viola Moore: Renaissance woman

By Monique SawyerLang Redstone Review

returned to Longmont in 1938 to care for her mother who died in 1941.

In 1942, Evelyn moved to Lyons, living at 218 High Street and began teaching science at Lyons High School. Her sister, Mary Wilson, also taught at Lyons. She retired from teaching in 1948.

Sawyer-Lang

LYONS – A scientist, a teacher, a poet, and an artist, these are some of the adjectives that can be used to describe former Lyons resident Evelyn Viola Moore. She was born February 26, 1885 in Beaver City, Nebraska. Evelyn graduated from the University of Colorado in 1907 with a teaching degree and moved to Longmont. In 1911 she received a master’s degree in biology and served as the head of the biology department at Boulder High School for 13 years. During that time she lived in Boulder. She

Evelyn was involved in a number of civic groups in Lyons, including the Women’s Club and the Gardening Club. She was a member of the Lyons Methodist Church and was active in the Women’s Society of Christian Service at the church. She painted as a hobby and was a member of the Longmont Artists Guild. The Lyons Redstone Museum has three of Evelyn’s paintings in its collection.

In 1952 she published a book of poetry titled Verses from Colorado. This slim volume, with its paper cover and individually hand colored Columbine flowers contains eight poems extolling the virtues of living in Colorado. The museum is lucky enough to own two copies of this book, one of which is autographed by the author.

Evelyn passed away on February 26, 1962 at the age of 77 and is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery in Longmont. Her poem titled Where the Sun of Colorado Shines, from her poetry book, extols her love not only for living here but for the beauty and the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.

Monique Sawyer Lang is the Collections Manager of the Lyons Redstone Museum. She is also a volunteer with the Lyons Food Pantry and a former member/chair of the Lyons Community Foundation Board. She lives in Spring Gulch.

Where the Sun of Colorado Shines

By Evelyn Viola Moore

Where the sun of Colorado shines

And skies are ever fair, ‘Mong aspen groves and murmuring pinesMy heart is ever there. Where winds are free and heaven is wide, Where seldom comes a care, High on the rugged mountainsideMy heart is ever there. Not here among the hurrying throng That ceaseless surges by, Not here where drifting clouds of smoke

Leading Lyons Community Foundation’s next chapter

By Gil Sparks Redstone Review

LYONS – For the past six years, Jeanne Moore provided exceptional leadership for the Lyons Community Foundation (LCF), all for the benefit of our local non-profits, students, and local residents.

In January, I assumed her role as the LCF Advisory Board chair. Stepping into Jeanne’s shoes is a daunting undertaking, but I believe that LCF’s role in our community is critical. My wife Kay and I moved to Lyons in October 2020 to be with our son Chris, our daughter in law Jen, and our 4-year-old granddaughter Juniper. We are both quite active in the community and have a vested interest in seeing it thrive, which is why I am committed to upholding and championing LCF’s mission and values.

Many of you may not be aware that LCF is an advisory board of Community Foundation Boulder County (CFBC). CFBC has supported nonprofit organizations throughout the county for more than 31 years, granting nearly $150 million to community partners. CFBC has worked closely with LCF since 2007, to help us improve the quality of life for everyone in the greater Lyons area.

As an affiliate of CFBC, LCF has been the beneficiary of many administrative resources to help supplement our local fundraising efforts. The resulting funds help us meet a myriad of our community’s needs, including being able to provide grants for flood recovery, assisting in keeping our businesses strong during the pandemic, providing college scholarships for local students, and, more recently, providing funding to assist with the Main Street fire recovery efforts.

In addition to the critical programs listed above, Lyons Community Foundation also has the honor of helping bring you many of your favorite local events, such as the Sandstone Concert Series (Wednesday evenings in the Summer), the Artisan Market, the Hootenanny (scheduled for Sunday, August 27 this year), and the Holiday Parade of Lights.

This Winter and Spring, there are several events you’ll want to put on your cal- endar. First, the Winter Wonderland Concert Series has two more family-friendly concerts scheduled: Saturday, February 25 with Dechen Hawk performing, and Saturday, March 25 with Ian Brighton performing. If the weather is cold enough to allow ice skating, concerts will be held in LaVern Johnson Park, and free skate rentals will be available. If not, concerts may be moved to a sunnier location. Either way, hot chocolate and other goodies will be for sale, benefitting local non-profit organizations.

We are also partnering with Gemini Adventures to bring you the second annual Lucky Lyons 5k and 10k run on March 11, 2023. With a start and finish in Bohn Park, and a St. Patrick’s Day

Arise to dark the skyMy heart is with the wild bluebell

That rustles in the wind

And sways upon some quiet hill theme, this event is the perfect opportunity to don your green running gear and get out on our local trails. Participants will not only earn their green beer, they’ll be supporting a great cause, because net profits from the event will be donated to LCF. You can register for Lucky Lyons online at: https://geminiadventures.com/run/lucky-lyons.

With thousands of her kind. Not here amid confusing din, Not here in heartless strife. But to the hills my heart would turn For calmer, gladder life. My heart is with the wandering bee That roams the forest o’er. And there among the wild spring flowers ‘Twould dwell forevermore.

I volunteered at an aid station for the race last year, and had a wonderful time cheering on all of the adults and kids who ran past. Kay and I will be volunteering again this year, and we’d love for you to join us. Please sign up to volunteer with us at: https://tinyurl.com/luckylyonsvolunteers.

Lastly, I’d be remiss this month if I failed to let you know that the deadline for college scholarship applications is March 10. This year, we are offering eight different scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to up to $5,000 each. They are open to Lyons area graduating seniors. All the details can be found on our website: https://www.lyonscf.org/

During my tenure as chair of the Advisory Board, I am hoping to get to meet and know as many of you as possible. Let’s get together, over coffee, lunch or an afternoon beverage to discuss your thoughts about Lyons Community Foundation and its potential future contributions to our community. I can be reached at gsparks@nwi.net. Hope to hear from you.

Gil Sparks is the Chair of the Lyons Community Foundation. Sparks is also currently chairing the Lyons Regional Library District Board, and serving on the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission, along with being a member of the Longmont Twin Peaks Rotary club. Parks is a retired attorney. He and his wife Kate live in Lyons.

Greetings,

My time here in Lyons is rapidly coming to an end. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the opportunity to have served as your police chief for the last 6 years.

I am both humbled and honored to have been a part of this community. Not many Police Officers get the chance to experience an assignment like this.

Someone once said that the “days and weeks can drag on, but the years fly by,” how true that is. Seems like just yesterday I was attending my first board meeting and hosting a community meeting about speeding in town.

As I look back, I can reminisce on many of the highlights that have taken place during my tenure. There have also been a fair number of trials and tribulations that we all went through. What makes these memories stand out is how well we all worked together to solve issues and further improve the quality of life in our town.

I have always said “if you want to look good, surround yourself with good people.” I think it goes without saying that Lyons is full of not only good people, but GREAT people. You all have made my job easy and very much enjoyable. Even when times were a little rocky, and I felt

Trivia Night is back

By Kate Kerr Redstone Review

LYONS – Can you answer these trivia questions?

1. Which animal can be seen on the Porsche logo?

2. Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize (in 1903)?

3. Lyons, CO was founded in 1880 by Mr. Lyons. What was his first name?

Questions like these will test your team’s knowledge. Join in the 3rd Annual Virtual Trivia Contest on Wednesday, February 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Since the event is virtual, friends and family members from anywhere in the world can participate. This year we may even have players zooming from Puerto Rico.

Assemble your team of up to 6 players. For individuals, like I was standing alone, I knew I had the overwhelming support of all of you. My experience as your chief has made me a better leader, and more importantly a better person. I have learned a great deal in the past six years, fostered old friendships and developed amazing new relationships with many, many people that I will cherish as I move on. go it alone or ask to join a welcoming team. Have fun thinking up a clever team name and appoint a team captain who will receive further instructions. Please sign up in advance. Register by Tuesday, February 21 and no later than 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22. Suggested donation is $10 per person. You and your teammates can also become members of the Friends, update memberships, or make direct donations.

I won’t be going very far as my next assignment will be back to the streets as a patrol sergeant for the entire county of Boulder. I will still be coming in and out of town at times and you can count on seeing me at all the great Lyons events and festivals that are held throughout the year.

I’m pleased to announce that Lyons will be left in the very capable hands of your new incoming chief, Sgt.

There will be four rounds, each with 10 multiple choice questions, all on Zoom, with private breakout rooms for teams to discuss their answers. The prize for the top team is bragging rights for one year – plus your achievement will be posted on the library’s digital announcement board for all to view and admire.

Proceeds from this event are dedicated to the Library’s Summer Reading Program including the Beanstack online platform.

Last year’s trivia event was a great success raising $1,010. Can we top that? We hope you will join us on

Cody Sears. Cody is a 14-year veteran with the Sheriff’s Office. After graduating high school, he served in the U.S. Marines for four years.

During his career, he has worked in the courts, jail, patrol, and detectives and is currently a team leader on the BCSO SWAT team. Cody will take over as the Town of Lyons Police Chief on January 22, 2023. Cody has been shadowing me for the last few months and is up to speed with anything that involves the town and surrounding area. He will be a great fit into this very special community.

I want to thank all the people in town who have supported me and the Sheriff’s Office these past years. A special thanks also goes out to the entire Lyons town staff, Mayor and Board of Trustees, and Lyons Fire Department, all past and present who have guided me in the right direction as I learned the policies, procedures and nuances of public safety and policing of a small town. I can’t imagine a better place to have taken on this role.

Take care of each other, stay in touch, and stay safe.

Respectfully, Sergeant Bill Crist

Wednesday, February 22 having lots of fun in support of our wonderful local library.

Answers to the above quiz: 1. Horse 2. Marie Curie 3. Edward S. Lyons

Kate Kerr often her services as a volunteer to work for various art shows and events. She lives in Lyons.