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Show mat J, May 25, 2001 Vnrlli Summit Administrator, Teailier, Media Spec ialist Retires 'ound the Cdounti9 The Summit Cxiunrv Bee The Church At The End Of The Lane on the weekends and us tlie local Mr. Dearden joined the staff at North Summit in 1981 when he j t ) i i BY PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Editor Mr. Blaine Dearden. a familiar face around the halls of North Summit schools, will be retiring at the end of the 2001 school season. The students are sure to miss his happy smile, helping hands and I li : I positive attitude and wish him well in his future endeavors. Blaine began his teaching career when he was hired in 1966 to teach high school reading, Spanish and history in the Morgan School District. He then went on to obtain his Masters Degree as a Media Specialist. During the time he spent teaching in Morgan, he was actively involved in musical productions at the school. He was also adviser of the student council and Teachers' Association President twice. very special thanks to his wife, Lupe. and their children, for all the sacrifices they have made in helping him to succeed. He stated he hopes he has been a positive influence on students and their lives. 1 leave the district with no regrets, but a great love for the students in the North Summit School District." His plans include spending a lot more time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Subscribe to The Summit County Bee Call 336-55- 0 fToday a school kitihcri lab-newj. 'c-- 'cJ 1 irbmshcd by fiemge f Iv.-- v" ! ('j!v be. Noumea alter 'tie t ' whete n was built, the 'Napa' lah'rici was covered wnb seve-- i layeis f paint and drieir'if from age and use It was s" and lestmed In its natural state a pnkr:s that imA nearly l(si li complete ! Stories from the txik. 1m t of ihe area was comprised i lho : residents. Trappers, hand can v mpames. stage coaches lioin the Oxnland Express and eventually . passengers on ihe Pacific I'nion Transcontinental Kailioad would pass through ihe ciuggy cliffs on their way hast or West Residents were eclectic in origin, many residents weic employed by the to serve the mining businesses in the area. As the town gicw. a local school district was established and in 1914. a two-rooschool house was built for the increasing numtrer of lail-roa- Media Center, where he has served as the Media Specialist. While in the media center, he was also the student council advisor, Adult Education Supervisor, Teacher's Association President, and supervisor of the auditorium. The Board, administration, faculty and support staff would like to extend a big thanks to Blaine and his family for the dedication and service he has given to the North Summit School District and wish him well in the future. Mr. Dearden said he would like to thank the public, students he has been associated with, fellow teachers, and the administration for the years and opportunity they have given him in education. Also, a childirn Originally. of mostly was hired as Media Specialist. He then taught 5th grade students for two years beginning in 1986 before being hired to tackle the Middle School Principal position in 1988. Returning to the 5th grade in 1989, he enjoyed teaching the students fur the next three years after which he moved back to the j Page A3 p;J wmten by the Yesterday, ot Utah Pioneers Daughters Summit County in 1947. dcsci.te -- . d how young coupies strolled up arid down Temple l ane inwards the church, garing at the moon. O.c cltffs and die cottonwood Decs. Iis m children. The Mormon's tening lo the echoes of hootirg. giant, horned owls that lived in me subse- dills above. Today, the quently purchased the Echo Church and School to use for theiT local church services. The building is built of hand made brick, mined from a nearby quarry. The structure measures only 25 feet wide by 50 feet long. At one point, as many as 50 childien I cho Church and School continue to he the perfect selling lor weddings and othei meaningful and romantic events. The next time you ate m ixho. listen close, perhaps you van still heat the greut owls attended the school, their ages School children attending school in the Echo School House. Photo was taken approximately 1895. A few last names of the students included, Gilchrist, Richins, Storer, Woods, Turpin, Brim and Wickle. Photo courtesy of the Echo Community and Historical Organization BY KARRI DELL HAYS Special ID the Bee While driving North on just beyond the Echo Reservoir, you can pass the town of Echo in about as much time as it takes to shift gears. During the mid to late 1800's however, the town was once a bustling corridor for nearly everyone who was venturing westward. The once eclectic and busy town is nestled in between sharp, sleep, red sandstone cliffs. Like a snapshot of the canyons of southern Utah, the geography created the echoes that gave the town its name. Very little of the towns past remain in Echo today, but one building stands in its memory and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Echo Church and School. Tull poplar trees line the path towards the small, quaint little building at the end of Temple Lane. Built in 1876, in a Late Gothic Revival design by a carpenter named John Shill, the buildings function was originally a church for the Protestants that were attempting to establish themselves in Utah. The building was used as a church ranged from around six hr die teens. Native Americans resided in the valley as well and were know n to often play with the growing number of children that lived in the aiea. Mary Jane Asper Weaver was the first school teacher hired by the local school district in Echo. In 1880, the school underwent some remodeling and to defray costs. Mary Jane donated $4.00 of her meager $4.50 a month salary to help pay for construction. The building was unused from 1963 to 1970, until a Mormon affil- iation; The Young Adult Group from Dial vi lie. requested dial it he placed on the States National Register of Historic Sites. Finally, in 1983, the Echo Community A beautiful N inner" ealiiiiet. Mndrl 4100 possum lirlly, was recciii ly restored h Lari Bennett of Coalville and is now hack inside the Echo Church. Photo courtesy of (leoree Historical Organization resurrected the facility for community events. In the year 2000. an antique Bennett. 5? & urn w ... igiBusiness TheUtah $ sWAY? 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