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Show Opinions Page 2 The Gunnison Valley Gazette Thursday, May 3, 2007 Amen to that Club News Camp Floyd My husband is notorious for taking the scenic route whenever we have to get anywhere. For him, it’s all about the journey, and sometimes he finds some kind of cool places on his way. Last week, after being stuck in traffic during the heat of the day, he spontaneously took a Lehi exit, and just started driving west. He went past Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs, and headed into a forgotten little place called Cedar Valley. He said it was a remarkable drive, coming out of the noise and hubbub of the metropolitan I-15 strip, and entered into green valleys with antelope running through them, and in the middle of it all, there was a little historic treasure called Camp Floyd. Camp Floyd was the third largest city in Utah when it sprung up almost overnight in 1858. It stationed one third of the United States army under General Johnston. They had marched out to Utah to squelch the Mormon rebellion, which history tells, never really existed. The fort was only occupied for about three years. By 1860, tension between the North and the South broke out into the Civil War, and the soldiers were called back home. During that time, the soldiers actually planted gardens, helped build roads, and entertained themselves in one of the many saloons and brothels that naturally followed in the wake of that many soldiers. They also established their own theater, organized a circus, had a temperance society, and built the first By HARRIET BAUMGARTNER Christy Hardamn/Gunnison Valley Gazette Historic Camp Floyd. Masonic lodge in Utah. When Johnston’s army was called back east to fight in the Civil War, they sold out almost everything they had, which the Mormons were able to buy for pennies on the dollar. There were almost 400 buildings that had housed the soldiers, and the Mormons tore most of these down to use the lumber and stones in their farmhouses and barns. By the middle of summer 1861, Fort Floyd was abandoned. All that was left was a cemetery and a commissary building that has since been converted into a historic museum. There is also a Stagecoach Inn there which was an overnight stop along the Pony Express route. It’s a two-story adobe and frame hotel made with two different colors of bricks. It has been restored with original period furnishings, which were “comfortable if not elegant.” It is open to the public from 9 is sponsored by: a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week during the summer season, and closed Sundays from October to March. There is also historic one room schoolhouse that was built in 1898, and school classes can actually rent the facility for $50 a day to experience an “authentic one room schoolhouse experience.” The historic site is located 25 miles southwest of Lehi on State Route 73. Take exit 279, and just start driving. If you’re like my husband and just want to drive for the heck of it, you can actually continue on that same road all the way up to Tooele, back around to Salt Lake, or head back home along the west side of Utah Lake. Take a picnic lunch and a camera and go learn about one of the pieces of Utah’s history. There isn’t a whole lot else to do there, and as my husband said, “It’s not a destination, but it’s a heck of a journey.” We met at Ruby’s last week and the weather was so beautiful we did the whole meeting in her backyard. Ruby had planted petunias a few days earlier and the air smelled just lovely! Hazel gave a report on an article she read about senior citizens and osteoporosis. She said we all need to drink more milk to keep our bones stronger. Naomi said when you reach your 80’s it doesn’t matter to your bones if you drink milk or beer. She said the time for drinking milk is when you’re young when it does some good. Naomi made a good point but Hazel still served yogurt for the refreshment. Years ago, I didn’t think I’d ever enjoy yogurt, but I do like it now. Erma made a motion we tie a quilt for the VA Hospital and it passed unanimously. She had already bought some material that looked like flag bunting and we had Edgar set up the frames in the carport in case it rained. He had stopped by to let us know that he is going to have the cataracts cut off his eyes sometime in late May. He said the doctor told him he’d be able to see better than he has in years. It’s a good thing he’s getting it done now since we have some travel plans coming up this summer. That’s all we need is to have Edgar go blind on us in the middle of the freeway. We won’t schedule any trips while he’s getting that done. Several of us are going to see our grandkids graduate later this month and we probably won’t have club the last week of May. It gets so hectic this time of year. You have several grandkids graduating and you can only be at one place at a time. If you don’t get to the others the kids think you don’t love them and it makes it so hard on grandma. Ann said she was watching a show on television the other day about a woman who went to jail because she killed her husband in self defense and while the trial was going on, the dead husband’s girlfriend took the woman’s kids and ran off to another state. The mother went to prison for several years and when she got out, she hired a detective and they found them living in Iowa on a farm and they had to do testing to find out for sure that the mother was the real mother. I started watching that show but it was on the same time as Oprah and she had Dr. Phil on so I watched that. I think Dr. Phil should come to Gunnison and help out with some of the problems we have around here. If half of what I hear at the beauty salon is true, there’s a lot going on in the valley that qualifies as sin, in no uncertain terms, and somebody is going to pay a price down the road when they meet their maker. Thelma said that’s the way people are. They get so set on something that’s evil they don’t think about all the people that are hurt by their stupidity and actions. Amen to that. Shanelle Winn 85 East Center Street, Gunnison 528-7161 Central Utah Equipment Sales IZOLA Continued from Page 1 1998 Chevy Silverado 130,000 miles Only $8,900! Central Utah Equipment Sales Buy, Sell and Trade 435-528-5919 420 South Main • Centerfield Holy Land. She’s ridden a camel in Egypt and swum in the Indian Ocean. She has visited most of the states. She drove through Central America with Blaine. Another time they took a trek to Alaska. “I always wanted to see the Hawaiian Islands, but never made it. I’m too old now to go.” Temporarily, Izola is residing at Cove Point in Provo, Utah and welcomes any and all visitors. Her grandchildren, Aaron and Christina Bartholomew, are hosting an open house on May 19th from 2-5 p.m. 1283 Camelot Drive Provo. Everyone is invited. “I really don’t want a party, but I’m glad when people find the time to visit me. I like to hear what’s going on.” WEATHER Lane Henderson, Publisher Mark Henline, Editor & Advertising Jodi Henline, Office Manager Call: (435) 528-5178 for subscription, news or advertising. FAX: (435) 528-5179 E-mail gazette@gtelco.net The Gunnison Valley Gazette is published each Thursday by Gunnison Valley Gazette, L.L.C., 194 South Main Suite 101, P.O. Box 143 Gunnison, Utah 84634. Bulk rate postage (permit No. 11) is paid at Gunnison, Utah. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Gunnison Valley Gazette, P.O. 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Young Single Adult Branch “Fast Break” All valley young single adults, ages 18-30, are invited to the Young Single Adult Branch held in the Fayette Chapel every Sunday at 11 a.m. Following this Sunday’s block, there will be a “Fast Break” pot luck meal in the cultural hall. All young adults are invited and don’t forget your pot luck item. Now Playing At The Casino Star Theatre Playing May 4 through May 24 Rated PG-13 National Premier! Extra Showings Opening Weekend! 4:30 - 7:00 - 9:30 Friday and Saturday Ticket Prices $5.50 - Adults Mon-Thurs = 7 pm nightly $3.50 - Children under Fri & Sat = 7 pm & 9 pm Tuesday Night is Bargain Night! All seats just $3.50 12 & Senior Citizens Winter Show Times! |