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Show f 1 j Castle Valley Comments . . . j jltln By JoAnna Ehlersr"-- -j This week's spotlight is on two of the older in age but young in heart residents of Castle Valley. Alfred and Ella Slama. It seems that the desire to build something of your own from the beginning (home-steading) (home-steading) knows no age barrier. Alfred Slama turned 73 last Friday. He and Ella moved to Castle Valley 2 years ago. When I asked Ella why they left a comfortable home in Price to come here and start over again, she said it had always been a dream of Alfred's to have a few acres of his own to raise animals and his own vegetables. That has a familiar sound to it! And they wanted to get away from the noise and dirty air of the city. But, unfortunately, the Slama' Sla-ma' s have had many hardships since their move. Almost 2 years ago while driving home from Price their truck had a blow out and the resulting accident almost cost Ella and Alfred thier lives. But they hung on and fought tenaciously. tenacious-ly. After months of recovery they were back working, planting, building fences, and fighting weeds, dirt and bugs. But things did not run smoothly for long; in October i Alfred suffered a bad stroke. Ella was left alone to care for 1 the animals and unfinished projects. During the cold winter months she hauled water and feed to the animals. Alfred has not completely recovered from his stroke, but his hopes and dreams are still strong. He is not willing to give up his homestead. The ' plans he has keep him going , from day to day. We are all pulling for the I Slamas. Their spunky spirit is an inspiration to us all. Their potato crop will soon be ready for harvest, so they are ' working hard to finish their big potato cellar to hold their harvest till it is all sold. The I next time you're driving toward Castle Valley and you I see a blue car with a white top drive past, give a friendly wave. It is Ella Slama, on her way to town. Homestead Hints The residents of Castle Valley want to express our |
