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Show apinion I acj,e July 25, 2003 The Summit County Bee Page A2 Tell Me Abouf It HARROWING EXPERIENCES BY One of ihc benefits of being a columnist is the fact that, occasionally. we gain access to some of the most interesting information. Some time ago I was given some info that came from the Archives of BYU. ami it contained quite a hit of history and personal reflections of one of Ihc original 1X47 group of pio- neers entering the Salt Lake Valley Samuel Bateman. lirolher Haleman, it just happens. was u relative of my wife's father - whose mother was a Haleman - one of the descendants of the aforementioned Samuel Haleman. Samuel, however, was not only one of the original July 24lh pioneers, but was a close associate of Hrigham Young and held different offices of high callings through President Young's authority, lie was also a close friend and fellow associate ol Porter Rockwell. Rockwell, as most of you know, had quite a reputation as the personal bodyguard to President Young. The question of how many of the stories about Porter Rockwell are real, probably consists in approximately the same number as those that were created or manufactured describing Rockwell's murderous proclivities. Because Hrigham Young had more body guards than just Rockwell, others - such as Samuel Haleman - on occasion, also served as body guards. And Haleman. along with Rockwell also lotmcd scouting and protective parlies ot men who look various assignments Irom President Young quite often during early settlement years of the pioneers in II ON SIMISILR the Salt Luke Valley. One of these assignments involved Rockwell, aided by Bateman, leading a scouting party of about SO men eastward from Salt Luke, up Ixho Canyon and as fur eastward as necessary in order to intercept a reportedly large body of U. S. soldiers sent by the government to . . . resolve Ihc Mormon problem." So the story goes, Samuel Haleman. who was a renown raiser of fine horses (and who supplied many of these horses to the Mormon population all during (he settlement period - and lor some time alter), had selected two of his finest horses to lake with him on this scouting party. All of the men hud been requested to bring a spare horse, also. Hut. upon arising alter camping in licho Canyon. Bateman could not find his best horse. So, after searching for some time, he saddled up the spare horse and. along with the rest ol the men. set out to join Brother Rockwell? who had departed earlier with several men in an advance scouting parly. Haleman and his hunch presently caught up with them, upon which - to Bateman's extreme surprise -they noted that Rockwell was riding Bateman's pri.e horse. In Samuel Bateman's journal, apparently alter a rather swift recovery from the initial shock of discovery he fell, he wrote these words. . . . I said no more on the mutter." The To continue: RockwellHatemau- led parly encountered the U. S. Army troops, and their accompanying - of 100 to 200 soldiers in (hat U. S. army group. The Mormon scouting parly made the crucial decision that surprise was their huge advantage. They felt, in d their hearts, that this body of soldiers posed a serious threat to the Mormon people if (hey were allowed to enter the Salt Luke Valley. So the Mormon troops charged the wngon (rain at full gallop, yelling and firing their guns into the air. The U. S. Army well-arme- group of soldiers immediately surrendered, and. in later, written depositions, they staled that it appeared to them that there were ", . . over 500 armed men riding at (hem and they (Ihc army troops) feared annihilation. Samuel Bateman staled. ". . . The Lord saw fit to make it appear to the (Army) soldiers that (hey were being set upon by a far superior force and that their resistance would be tor naught. . . following the surrender, the Mormon troops put all the captured wagons and supplies they'd captured from (he Army troops, together, and burned all of them, completely, with the exception ol one wagon-loa- d ol supplies which the Mormons fell was sufficient enough to allow the U. S. troops to experience less hardship in returning to their base. It is pioneer stories such as this that cmphasic the deep tailh. . . well, not only faith, hut determination. that the Mormon pioneers displayed as they provided (he foundation lor the thriving, pulsating. progressive communities which, now, have served to identity Utah with greatness. wagon train ol . . . many supply wagons. ." at South Cass ol Ihc Wind Rivci Mountains (Noith ol Rock Springs, Wyoming, in the deed's achiev'd, Determin'd, larson. Wyo. dar'd. and done. -Christopher Smart. Thought for the day: "And now the matchless . approximate vicinity ol where is today). Records indicate that there weie upwards 1722-177- 1 www.borry9cartoon&com m aaouaaupdfllljeiBB Reunion Information The BAD 2 Association (Xth Air force , Warlon, Lngland) will hold a reunion in Salt Lake City Sept. 4 b. Anyone who served at BAD 2 in Woild War I wo. in any capacity, is eligible lor membership. Interested men or women, please contjct Dick McClune, 527 (Juurtcrficld Road. Newport News. VA 23602 deadlines hit with an even greater force this lime. Although I know many people who are involved with genealogy, scrapbooking and making sure family trees are "well watered", unfortunately I am not one of those. However when it comes to honoring our pioneei heritage that is another story. Whenever I read stories concerning those brave men and women who made the trek across (he plains, or just preceded me in this life, I know I am well blessed to have been born when I was. Sometimes I feel deprived in life when I don't have some of the comforts that are available. Then I start nuking a list of all the things I do have and my wish list cuts down considerably. I often wonder what my children think of their old. mother when they hear of things I did when I was young compared to their life styles of today. I know one thing, I have certainly witnessed a lot of changes in this world of ours-som- e for (he better while I wonder if others would have been heller left otf. for example, what would kids do if they were asked to pull taffy or play cards instead of movies watching games?' or video All in all I am very thankful for the opportunity I had of becoming involved with the Daughters of Utah Pioneers organization through the efforts of my mother. Right after I got married, she thought it would he a good idea for us to attend DUP meetings together. I was elected to be the organist and I remember playing the old pump organ while pregnant. That was a real trick hut one I treasure. Then I became Ihc lesson leader and had an opportunity to become even more involved us I read countless stories or (he tribulations and triumphs facing those countless numheis ol brave pioneer tamilics. Children orphaned on the trail, mothers who walked the plains while pregnant only to bury their babies in shallow graves, losing loved ones and not being allowed to grieve due to having to move on. I hen horror stones were so heart wrenching but on the otlici hand there were some tunny moments as they were blessed with humor in older to live through their many trials, My next move in the organization came when I was voted in as President ol the Summit County region. Wow did I ever gel to have some incredible experiences while doing this job. I was able to meet with Stale leaders who offered such great advice while trying my best to bring the county organization closer together. Ami. I believe our hoard succeeded because we sure had a lot of fun meetings. Now. many of my "ladies" have passed on and with each death I fondly remember many of their attributes and their incredible friendship to a young lady just trying out her leadership abilities. What a wondetful organization. Now, if I could only gel back to it! The historical society in the county has accomplished many great tasks in the way of preserving (he historical buildings, or artifacts in our midst. To those who have worked so tirelessly I extend my personal thanks for the future. Your efforts will reap great rewards. I truly appreciate the personal heritage I have been given through birth into two great family lines- - the Ovards and Wildes. There arc some pretty incredible people on those two lines and I feel honored to have their blood (lowing through my veins. No. I may not he doing my family history but hopefully I will he forgiven as I love reading stories others have taken lime to complete. truly do wonder what the future of technology will bring on next. The generation of today cun'l understand those of my generation who are afraid of computers. Doesn't it make you wonder what is in store for us next? Maybe we will not only have mm m 336-550- 1 Lb mmb b bmbb b bJ hbbb b ( 'MiluturdfruHl page .1 Itegionaf News Notes Pam's PIace With the State holiday being held this week, ihc normal last mmmm m The Summit County Beej Is Your Hometown t . Newspaper. I Call us with your ' story Ideas! j Thanks Ralph Scott Secretary Bad 2 Association mmmmm (Till' In (liii'ii Mnrnlliuiiil computers that cun do our typing lor us hut can also traiispoii out thoughts Irom the hi. on onto the paper. Now that is a truly scaiy thought! Keep the Iniih is .ill I cun say. Moving right along. I rc.ul tlu most interesting email Iasi week. One that just matched my sense of humor at the moment, so I just have to share it Seems (here was a water hearer in India who had two pots, each hung on the ends of a pole that he carried acioss his neck. One of the pots had a ci.uk in it. and only arrived ai the house half full, while the other was and always delivered a lull portion of water. This went on foi two years at which time the cracked pot spoke to the water bearer telling him he was ashamed and wanted to apologize. "I have been able to only deliver half of my load because thi. crack in my side causes wulci to leak out all the way hack to vow house. Because ol my Haws you have to do all this woik and don't gel full value from your clloits" The water-beare- r then said "did notice that were Howeis (here you only on your side of the path, but not on the other pots side? Thai's pci-le- hccauxc I have always known about your flaw and I planted xccds on your side of the path. Lvery day as we walk back, you have watered them. Tor two yvuis I have been able to pick these beautiful (lowers to decorate the table. Without you being just the way you are. there would not be this beauty to grace my house." Moral: Mach of us has our own unique flaws. We're all cracked pots. But it'd the cracks and Haws wc each have that make our lives together xo interesting and rewarding. You just have to take each person for what they are. Look for the good in them and remember to appreciate all the people in your life!!! I The l ull Dcpjimieni of llcalili (ITX)II) will be accepting applications for CHIP (Utah's Children's Health Insurance Program) during open enrollment July 2X - Aug. I. This is your chance to get your kids health insurance coverage before you send them hack to school, families can learn more about CHIP by making a simple call to I K77 KIDS-NOApproximately h X percent of Utah's children are without health insurance, according to the 2(101 Health Status Suivey. CHIP is a state health insurance plan for children. To gel CHIP, children must qualify based on family size and household income. for example, a family ol lour earning up to $36,800 a year may qualify. Children must also by under age 10. a U. S. Citizen or legal residents, and not currently covered by health insurance. I.hgihle families may Iv required to pay premiums of up to $23 every three months. The department is pleased to open CHIP for children to enroll at back to school time," said Rod Betit, UDOI I executive Director, families wlm enroll on CHIP cun get their children the check-up- s they need and send them hack to school ready to learn." ?lll): Park filv Aren Slinniase ol lloinrv Local home builders, sub contractors and suppliers for (lie building industry will pul their finest work on display during the 21X13 Puik City Area Showcase of Homes. The event, presented by the Park City Area Home Builders Association, w ill showcase 17 homes w ith a combined estimated home and properly value of over til) million The public will he able to visit these homes during three consecutive weekends: Aug. 22-2liach home will be open for lours from 10 a.ni. to 8 p.m. durAug. 2) Sept. I, and Sept. ing these dales lliis showcase will he the best presentation to the public to date," says Raymond Montgomery of Mountain Lxprcss mortgage-even- t chair. These homes truly display the best craftsmanship and ideas in the home building industry today." This year showcase includes home in the communities of Park City. Deer Valley. Heber City and Wansltip. Several of (lie homes ate located in such private, exclusive gated communities as Deer Crest, (ilenwild. The Colony, and lYomonlory, Along with the high-enluxury homes there is also a nice representation of more moderately priced homes which makes for a Showcase. Ticket holders will also have a chance to win a Clrand Winter Getaway" by entering their vote for the Peoples Choice Award. Ballots are available on the back of tickets or in llic Showcase of Homes Magazine and ballot boxes are stationed at the front of each entry homo. Tickets and maps arc available at all Stnilhtix locations or on the web www.vshDWcascofhomes.coin. KlITV Channel 2, Newspaper Agency The Showcase is sponsored by (ilenwild. KSL II60-AM- , and and Hotel and Summit Resort the Conference Center (it Coiporalion. Promontory, 4. 5-- 7. sell-guid- d well-round- Su,ff The Summit County live dH'SI UVMi'l i I'liMi.liist tut IIS HI Ciiiuuv. Sciiiiir in Siinuiiii r flS (111:1-1- f27 I Hll nt-II HllltV K Wane PultlbJUnfi Inc., IhS ShiiIi, UY t XVm. l uv. Irl K40I2. IVrimlhub IhO.ii'i- - I'.iIiI .11 ('n.ilvilli-- , I I'l' M 4 0 7 IV is MAS I I K. jiMim i li.met-- s in ISmiHIIiI, 7 be II) I IHII1IV, Summit Count) I'mlvilli1. tec, IU ). II 7. urn-ion- . 7n entire t nntents of this nm is (.niyrifhtV AHJJ fhifM-r Vie Summit County Bee andor Wjve I'uhlishina, Inc, All unfits resolved. -- Thought for the week "Self respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with Ihc ability to say no to oneself." Ahrahatn J. Ilcschcl. See ya next lime. . . No part of this publication may bo rvpradui vd in any form without the written consent of the Managing Lditor or Publisher. |