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Show SEPTEMBER 7,2006 THE GARFIELD COUNTY INSIDER BRYCE VALLEY AREA NEWS ...by Vicki £>. Syrett 679-8687 er vickidiane36@hotmail.com I would like to start out today with taking care of children while their famian apology to Phoebe Wiseman for giv- lies work. They are all delighted to be ing her the wrong last name when I re- working with these young kids and seem ported on her son Buzz. I must have had. to be doing a super job. It is always a a short senior moment there. Sorry relief as a working mother to have a safe and happy place for your children to be. Phoebe. Christina Cantu and Brad Davis It has been a busy summer for Carl were married awhile ago and had an. and Mary-Miller Boyd. They spent Open House at Christina's mother's all of June with their son, John who unhouse. Debbie Cantu is her mother and derwent surgery for colon cancer. He they had a very nice day for the cel- recovered wonderfully and they are very ebration. Sylvia Foster and Dustin Veater thankful for all the prayers frorn the were also celebrating on Friday. They Tropic Ward. After returning from Kenhad their reception at the Tropic LDS tucky, they spent the Fourth of Ward. Sylvia is the daughter of Alfred July with their daughter, Katherine and Toni Foster and the granddaughter Carter and her family in Lake City, Coloof Alfred and Leda Foster of Bryce and rado. They -took their grandson, CarlDarrell and Mary Lou Nielson of Thomas Boyd for a quick trip to Henrieville. We wish both couples a very Yellowstone /Grand Teton area, where happy married life. Carl had a meeting, before bringing CarlSandy Johnson is happy to be back Thomas back to his second home, in school but she misses those little Tropic. He is always so happy to be here grandchildren. She is grateful to'husband and has made a lot of friends including Gary for his support in letting her spend some adults. The Boyd family were then so much time away from home while joined by their granddaughters, Madeline she went around the state visiting with and Allyson Cheshire, and all three kids and taking care of those precious little had a fun 11 days in Tropic. They visgrandkids. The kids at Bryce Valley ited with friends, played and went campSchools benefit from her loving and cre- ing in Red Canyon. Mary-Miller took all ative ways"and we are happy she is three back to Kentucky and she stayed for 10 'days to visit with friends arid famb a c k . " " • v ' ; - • f V " 1 " • • ' i ' " i ; '"' ; t " Congratulations to Braxtyn Syrett on ily. She was mighty glad to get back to becoming a Deacon in the Tropic LDS the peace and quiet of Tropic. Ward. He is the son of Bryce and CherJanet Pollock called to report on the ish Syrett of Bryce and the grandson of Parley and Lydia Pollock Reunion Rod and Kathern Syrett of Bryce and held on the 19th of August at the Tropic the Tebbs of Panguitch. Town Park. The Jack and Janet PolCongratulations to Clint Mecham on lock family were in charge of the orgabeing called as the new Elders Quorum nization of the reunion this year. Janet President with counselors Alfred Foster said every family was represented and and Steve Pollock and secretary David 65 were in attendance. Everyone had a Jacobsen. They take the new callings great time and were happy to be towith a hand of thanks to the outgoing gether. Presidency Riley Roberts and his counOn the 26th of August the Joseph selors. Blaine Anderson has been called Alma and Mabel Ott Reunion was held to be the new High Priest Leader and at the Tropic Town Park. Everyone had counselors to be announced. Good luck a great time and 60 were in attendance. to all of you as you begin your new Rella Alvey and Janet Pollock were in callings. charge of this reunion. The people in atDaniel and LaNae Cloud are very tendance were delighted to be enterexcited to have the Darrell and Sheryl tained with two readings from Rella. She Waite family move to Tropic. Sheryl is does such a cute job and everyone just LaNae's sister and she is already busy loved them. There were many storied doing Day Care. Darrell is working at shared and lots of visiting took place. the American Car Care Center at Bryce. Of course there was lots of good food They have six wonderful children who at both reunions. will be attending school at Bryce Valley: Todd and Vicki Beard welcomed a Audri is a sophomore, Tonya is in 7th cute, new son home on the 16th of Augrade, Emmily is a 6th grader,' Carla is gust. His name is Gage and grandin the 3rd grade, Tyrell is in "2nd grade mother Carol says he is just a beautiful and Sylvia is a new Kindergartener. We baby boy. Gage has an older sister who are excited to have this new family here. is excited to have a new little baby in Welcome to all of you." the house, her name is Jordan. GrandThere are some new Day Care pro- parents are Jerry and Carol Pollock of viders in the Bryce Area. Toni Foster, Tropic and Mel and Phyllis Beard of Shauna Talbot, and Sheryl Wait6 are all Arizona, formerly of Cannon ville. Great- grandparents are Larvin and Eva Pollock of Tropic. Congratulations to the family on this little boy with lots of dark hair. In talking with Carol Pollock she told me that her husband Jerry just had his check up after his surgery and the doctor is very pleased with his progress. He is doing very well and his family is so happy. Reynold and Juanita Price of Washington State came to visit Larvin and Eva Pollock and the rest of the family. Their son, Caleb, just returned from his mission and is going to attend BYU so they decided to come visit with the Pollock family. Congratulations to the people who just received Stake Callings. Nancy Chynoweth, Carma Barton, and Shanna Barton have all been called to work in the Family History Center and Shana will also be doing Extraction Library work. It looks like the library is getting well set up so that we can all do our Family History research. Rebecca Wagstaff is the Stake Family History leader. We have all been attending classes to learn the new computer lessons so that we can better help the patrons that come in looking.for family. . , . Kathryn Pollock was called to be a Counselor in the Stake Relief Society taking the place of Florence Syrett who is now in the Ward Relief Society Presidency. Congratulations to both of you. Cami Engel Mangum, wife of Tawn Mangum, was able to have all of the Engel family here in Tropic for a Reunion. All but four family members were here and met at the Mangum Barn for this reunion. They all rode four wheelers and went to Powell Point. While everyone was here they had son, McCray Mangum baptized. Lacey Johnson and her girls, Jannica and RaeLee Jae came to support Cami during this reunion. Lacey is the daughter of Pete and Keela Mangum. The Bryce Valley High School class of 1966 held their Class Reunion re- cently and had a great turnout. They had a dinner and a program. All but four of the class members were here to celebrate together. They had some of their teachers come and participate in the fun. Afton Pollock came, Lowell and Barbara Mecham, Kerry and Dana Nelson of LaVerkin, Margaret Mecham, and Margery Johnson of St. George, who has been ill even came. Christy Rich .traveled out frorrvMaine, the furthest to come. Clare and MaryLee Ramsay were also at the reunion, along with Dar and Helen Smith. Pete and Keela Mangum were in attendance as well. They all took a tour on the Bryce Canyon Shuttle and had a marvelous time. It was great visiting with teachers and classmates and remembering their school days. • Keela Mangum took her mother Iris Bushnell and Doris Liles down to Grand Canyon to view the damage done by the big fire. It was very sad to see all the trees and such gone. They enjoyed the ride in spite of that. Coach Eric Jesson and the Baseball Team want to thank everyone for the support they have given the team. For the last game the Student Body came up with a Parade. Honking horns, cheering the team on, decorated cars, flags waving and just plain in support of the baseball team. They also thank Carl Shakespear for his support of the team as a Faculty Member who came and cheered the boys on. The boys won their first game and the second game was close. They did a great job and we are proud of them and the student body for their enthusiasm. Right after their ballgame all the boys attended the girls volleyball game and cheered them on. Our teams need the support of the community to help carry the enthusiasm on. We are thankful for those that do come out and support us in our games. Thanks to those who call or e-mail with their news. Have a great week. Hope your Labor Day weekend was super. Community Mortgage LENDER "Giving You A Better Option For Your Mortgage Needs" Free Prequalifications - Give us a call. • Construction Loans Lot Loans • Purchases • Refinance - Interest Only Loans - Investment and 2nd Homes - Home Improvement Loans -100% Financing Wayne Ott 435-590-6082 Sherrell Ott 435-679-8671 |