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Show A11 Castle Valley Review, March 2009 Remembering a Green River Treasure Annalee’s Corner Annalee Thayn Green River lost one of its oldest residents this month, Dorothy Ellen Hastings Ross, age 97, who passed away Feb. 15. She and her husband were involved citizens of Green River for more than 70 years. She was the daughter of Howard and Effie (Beebe) Hastings. Dorothy was born in Green River, but moved with her family several times between Nebraska and Utah. She started school in Helena Montana, but in later years when her grandfather Beebe was ill the family moved to Nebraska to help with the farm. Dorothy attended a one-room school then with about a dozen other students. The children would learn their lessons from the teacher, but also from the older students reciting their lessons. One day while visiting her grandparents, 9-year-old Dorothy was cutting vegetables with a butcher knife. When a hobo tried to come into the house she turned on him and told him to get out. He left. The family came back to Green River when Dorothy was 13 years old. Dorothy played guard on the Green River girl’s bas- ketball team. Dorothy met her husband Frank Ross at Frank Brock’s birthday party. The event must have been memorable as each of them wrote about seeing each other at this party in Muriel Smith’s book “They Were Here.” They saw each other while playing “Three Deep,” a game similar to tag. Soon they were “going together.” Frank had missed a lot of school to work and help out his family, so he was two years behind Dorothy. Dorothy said, “When Frank decided he wanted to marry me, he wasn’t the romantic type. He didn’t get down on his knees. He just said, “We’re getting married and you’ve got to wait for me!” Two years later, after Frank had graduated they planned to just go off and get married. Dorothy’s mom would not hear of it, and planned a wedding at the family home on Dec. 22, 1930. They spent that winter and the following summer in Mesquite, Nev., where Frank worked for a farmer. They then returned to Green River where Frank worked on the Wilson’s Farm picking cantaloupe. The Ross’s had three sons: Arnold Jack, Jon Kent, and Howard Clark. Their fourth child was a daughter. They were unable to come up with a name for her. When Frank began suggesting old girlfriends names, Dorothy gave in and allowed her to be called Dorothy Ann. I met Dorothy when she volunteered at the John Wesley Powell River History Museum. I remembered her telling me that she had been on the Green River Girls’ basketball team. I wish I had asked more questions and listened more closely. In reading Murial Smith’s history, I missed a lot of fascinating history about Dorothy and the early history of Green River. I did get to know a truly kind and generous friend. Recognition Recognition Justin Cox Justin Cox, son of Courtney and Lorraine Cox of Orangeville, received his Boy Scout rank advancement to Eagle Scout in a Court of Honor held Feb. 21. Justin worked with Troop 305 and his leaders and friends to prepare the landscaping rock for the new Orangeville City Fire Station. Justin is grateful for all those who have played a part in helping him to accomplish this goal. Lacey Montgomery Lacey Montgomery was named to Academic All State during halftime of the championship game on Feb. 28. visit us online at www.cactuscreekcandles.com Gel Candles Burn Cleaner and Longer! Cactus Creek Candles go to www.castlevalleyreview.com for weekend menu specials PROM SPECIAL Steak & Shrimp $ 25 Customize Your Candle Pick Your Fragrance, Jar and Color Per Couple Steak & Shrimp for him (10 Oz.) Steak & Shrimp for her (8 Oz.) Choice of Potato Salad Drink * Students Only Reserve Your Table Today! 435-381-5411 We cater any occasion “Let Us Help You With the Scents You Want!” Doris Swasey Walker/Owner Nedra Swasey/Co-Owner 275 W. Canyon Rd., Ferron, UT 435-384-3368 •Wedding Parties •Bridal Showers •Company Parties •Business Meetings We have a large flat screen TV and Satellite. Our banquet room seats 100 to cater your party or meeting, make your reservations today! Monday - Saturday 10 aM - 9 PM 340 W. Hwy 29 • Castle Dale • 381-5411 |