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Show The Garfield County Insider Page 4 October 22, 2009 IN OUR TOWN Explore Escalante jana@exploreescalante.com A short article this week – I was in another meeting Thursday night so I didn’t attend the School Board Meeting. Hope all went well. The parking lot was full, I hope that was a good sign. I checked on the status of the Wide Hollow EA and the notice has not been published yet. I’ll continue to follow it. The airport lighting project is almost complete. It will be finished on time, by the end of the month. We’ve been a little under the weather this week, so we were closed Saturday. Sorry if that caused a problem for our loyal photo printers. As quiet as town was, with hunting weekend, we were hoping you were too busy dressing out your success. We’re back to regular hours. A little story – 2 ½ years ago we attended a meeting at the Community Center to talk about replacing the clinic. We really didn’t know too many folks, but wanted to hear the history of the project. About 15 people attended the meeting, run by Mayor Porter. Some contractors, the nurses, care providers, and Tra- cy and I attended. We heard the history of the project and the history of the fire station project. I can still see the look on Mayor Porter’s face when the people attending told him the clinic was more important than the fire station. He didn’t say much, but did what the will of the people wanted, focused on replacing the clinic building as soon as possible. After the meeting I walked up to the table and said, “Mayor Porter, you really don’t know me. But if you’ll let me help, I’ll put together the funding for the fire station.” His look of disbelief was great, but hope prevailed and he agreed to allow me to use my “stickity toity” skills. He’d been working on getting a fire station for over 7 years and he was open to any help I might provide. And that’s been true of other projects and ideas I’ve seen presented to the council over the last three years. He’ll listen to any idea if you care enough to bring it forward. Recycling, airport improvements, park plans, historic district designation, fairs, festivals and fireworks on July 4th. The meeting, this last week, to sign all the contracts for Fire Station No. 1 resulted in a “Notice to Proceed” from the funding agencies. Although the meeting was long and tedious, it was worth it when I stood and watched Shandon Ind. grub the ground where the fire station will go. I was awash with joy. We did it, the City employees that stayed on top of working with the granting agencies, the City maintenance workers that made sure things were ready to go, the City Council members that have supported the project from the beginning, and of course, Mayor Porter. “Thanks Donnie, for believing in me!” As the old Hole-In-The-Rock story goes, it’s the “stickity toity”. Senior meals – Tues 27th – Baked Potato Bar; Wed. 28th – Sweet & Sour Chicken; Thurs 29th – Spaghetti. Happy Birthday to Ada Wilson on the 26th and Betty Alvey the 31st. I hope Betty is feeling better soon and comes home to see the fall foliage and the trunk or treaters. Utah-based Goal Zero Awarded 600,000thDesign Patent Hatch Lauds Company for Innovation, Renewable Energy Technology Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) participated in a ceremony today in honoring Goal Zero for being awarded patent design member 600,000 for an innovative battery system that works in conjunction with a solar briefcase to use sunlight to recharge the system. “Small businesses such as Utah-based Goal Zero create 70 percent of all jobs in the U.S.,” Hatch said following his remarks at the ceremony. “They are the economic engine that drives our economy, and they are largely responsible for the innovation that has kept our nation at the forefront of the world’s economy. I salute Goal Zero and Provo Craft and Novelty on the occasion of their being awarded design patent number 600,000. I think these two companies admirably reflect on the tremendously skilled, entrepreneurial and high-tech workforce that is increasingly making Utah the place to do business.” Other dignitaries in attendance at the event were David Kappos, director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and officials with Goal Zero and its parent company, Provo Craft and Novelty. Founded in 1964, Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc. manufactures and distributes craft, hobby and education projects for school projects, as well as portable batteries, battery packs and solar briefcases. In his remarks, Hatch used the occasion to highlight the pressing need to overhaul the nation’s outmoded patent system that hasn’t seen significant changes since 1952. “If we are going to maintain our position at the forefront of the world’s economy and continue to lead the globe in innovation, then we must have an efficient and streamlined patent system,” Hatch said. When the senator said that it was time for Congress to act and permanently end the practice diverting funds from the USPTO, he was loudly applauded from those in attendance. Bryce Valley Area News by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com Traveling to Clearfield Utah to attend the wedding of Steven Littlefield Orton and Andrea Murphy were Wally and Lynette Orton. The wedding was held at the office of the Mayor of Clearfield and he performed the ceremony. He did a really nice wedding for them and the newlyweds were very happy. Attending from the Bryce Valley Area were Marion and Catherine Littlefield, Sharlene and daughter Brittnee Littlefield, Mitchell and Jessica Littlefield and their four boys from up north, and Joe and Rae Hughes of Cannonville. Doyle and Kathryn Nielson and Lula Moore went from Henrieville. Many cousins and friends who live in the area up north attended also. There was a real nice dinner held afterwards. It was really yummy mom Lynnette says. Steven would like everyone in the Bryce Area to know that due to his leaving for Afghanistan the first part of November they will be holding an Open House sometime after he gets back from this Tour of Duty someplace in Tropic. We send our congratulations to the newlyweds and our prayers and thoughts with Steven as he goes into the action in Afghanistan. Keep safe Steven!! Congratulations also go out to Randall Barton and Jimena Molina on their upcoming wedding on November 5th. Very exciting time in your lives and we wish you the very best. Also congratulations to Jim Shakespear and Mikki Thompson on their engagement and marriage coming up in December. What a wonderful time for both of these couples and we are very excited for them. Randy is the son of Brant and Shanna Barton of Tropic and Jimena’s parents are from Quito Ecuador. Jim is the son of Franz and Margaret Shakespear of Tropic and Mikki is the daughter of George and Teresa Thompson of Cannonville. On October 26th Bryce Valley HS will be the hosts of the Volley Ball Play-in games. It was good to see Mike and Dixie Burbidge in the congregation today. And a lot of Shakespear’s here visiting. The Shakespear Clan was all here for the hunting season and it was good to see some old friends. Franz and Margaret Shakespear’s boys, Jim, Ryan, David, and John all came for the hunt and to enjoy the company of family. David and Candace Shakespear are very excited as they are expecting a baby in about three weeks. Shelly and son Ian Clements came the week before to visit and so she had to miss out on the hunt. She would liked to have been able to participate but time constraints made it impossible. Want to tell Lucky and Sandra Cox what a beautiful home they have. It looks so nice sitting there where the old one used to be. I can just guess they are enjoying the heck out of all this new space. Good going to the family. Ernie and Wynona Henderson had so visitors this past week. Jim and Jeanine Haycock Kinder came from Norco California to spend time with the Hendersons. Wynona and Jeanine have been good friends for 60 years and there was a time they never dreamed they would be related through marriage. Jeanine’s grandmother was the late Irma Henderson. The two families spent the day going to dinner and reminiscing about their lives. It was a great visit Wynona says. The Henderson’s also celebrated their Fifty-second Wedding Anniversay by going for a drive to Kanab by way of Bulldog Gorge and Johnson Canyon. When they dropped down into Kanab they went to visit Thayne and Jo Smith of Kanab. Thayne is a cousin to Charlie Francisco of Tropic. They also had a good visit and want everyone to know they are doing well. They had a great time discussing their past and present lives and enjoying each other’s company. Congratulations to Tasha Shakespear who was baptized. Her Uncle Lynn Shakespear baptized her and another uncle, Greg Shakespear confirmed her. Tasha is the daughter of Travis and Tammy Shakespear of Henrieville. The Young Women sang for the baptism, “Anchor My Soul In Christ” and it was beautiful. The Young Men and Young Women of Henrieville put on the Sacrament program today. Speaking were Jarom Johnson, Adam Platt, and Ty Winegar. Speaking for the Young Men’s organization were Nathan Platt and Dale Pollock of the YM Presidency. Speaking for the Young Women’s Presidency was Gayle Moore and the young women speakers were Shianne Willoughby, Tanya Winegar, Elizabeth Platt, and Ashlee Chynoweth. The Youth Choir then sang “Carry On”. They sounded wonderful. The Teachers in our area just found out the five Furlough days to help off set the district’s budget. They will be Nov. 16th, 30th, Mar. 31st, Apr. 6th and May 28th. Be sure to ask your teacher is you have any questions. It is losing them money to do this new plan. Saw Vicki Ahlstrom limping out of Church today and found out she had broken her leg sometime ago. I just had not seen her I guess. Hope it is healing nicely Vicki. The youth of the Bryce Area ages 12-18 will be participating in a Tri-Ward Fall Amazing Race activity. There has been a lot of planning and putting together to make this a fun activity for our youth. It is being held on October 27th in Henrieville. You are to bee there right at 5:30 P.M. and be sure you bring a flashlight and a warm jacket. NO costumes, PLEASE! It will be tons of fun and a wonderFALL event. Be sure to attend and build some memories for your journals. In Cannonville Brant Barton spoke and he brought his daughter, Maycee to speak with him. It was a great meeting. Cherrie Schofield was released as the Activities Day Person and they called Tammy Jessen and Tracy Roundy to fill the position. Congratulations to everyone. Some dates to keep in mind: October 23rd is a Single Adult Activity at the home of Chad and Mindy Grimshaw at 6;30 PM. October 22nd will be an Enrichment Activity with the Relief Society at 6:00 P.M. where you will learn ways to use your bountiful fall harvests. Don’t forget the Canning Day on November 4th and you need to have your orders into Mary Le Fevre by the 30th. Stake Temple Day is on the 30th of October and Stake Conference is coming up on 7-8 November. Busy Fall!! There is no Halloween Carnival this year. Everyone have a great and safe week. The weather is beautiful right now so take advantage of it. You deer hunter stay safe. Bye VS SENIOR CITIZEN LUNCH MENU: Call 679-8666 by 9:00 A.M. if you want a meal. It is suggested that if you desire the donation is $2.50. 22nd: Sweet&Sour Chicken, Rice, Green Beans, Hot Roll, Trop. Fruit, Choc. Cake. 27th: Chicken Fried Steak, Pot & Gravy, Corn, Hot Roll, Apples, Butterscotch Pudding. 28th: Chili, Bread Stick, Baby Carrots with ranch dressing, Pears, Sweet Rolls. 29th: Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mash. Pot. & Gravy, Calif. Veggies, Blueberry Muffins, Ice Cream. Good food so don’t miss out. Yum yum!! |