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Show July 2001 Name Your Newspaper - page 2 In Memo ry of Our Dog Louise Gardens borhood worked for the nursery, nailing and putting the flats together. The mature plants were transplanted from the wood flats into by Charlotte F ife Jepperson On the last day of May, we lost our do when she got hit by a car on the evening of Memorial Day. The injuries required a very expensive surgery that would have created a serious financial hardship for our family. We agonized over our alternatives for several days and finally came to a heart wrenching decision. We were. there with her when cement walks. The customer would choose tucked back in your neighborhood for the plants they wanted, then the plants were dug up, ve and sold that way. At the present time, our nursery is open from early spring until June 30th. And then We are located at 1550 West and approximately 750 South, accessed through the bear that I loved to cuddle with. She had an intense personality (or should I say, dog- alley. Louise Gardens has an ciously, attacked water from the hose zeal- interesting history. It is understood that Louise ously, resisted being fenced up relentlessly, Freckleton started the busi- protected her territory passionately, and loved us fiercely. Sam is survived by her adopted family, Charlotte Fife-Jepperson, Chad Jepperson, Evan George, Cameron Jepperson, and Moki, who greatly misses his fluffy chew toy/playmate. ness during the depression. Initially, to make a little money, she would supply friends and neigh- ality?). She chewed rawhide bones vora- slept on my bed!) She was a big black furry Happy 50th Anniversary kept secret; a grower nursery that has been sell to the public.. We grow vegetables, annuals, and perennials for the spring sale. - she was put to sleep. I will never forget her last kiss - a gentle lick on my hand, on the hand that was about to have her life taken away. I held her as she took her last breath and felt the life drain out of her. One minute she was there, and the next minute she was gone. It was one of the most difficult things I have ever experienced. | | Sammy Girl was a chow/lab mix, my guardian angel. She gave me a sense of security and companionship, especially when I was a single parent. I felt safe at night, knowing that she was sleeping right at the foot of my bed. (On cold nights she the ground, which was divided by narrow approximately 70 years. We hear often: "I've seen your sign but never realized all this was here." | A grower nursery is a nursery that does its own seeding, transplanting, and getting the crop out to Sam. Sammy sustained severe Tes Louise Gardens is the West Side's best Happy 45th Anniversary Happy 4.5 th Wedding Anniversary to Fred and bors with houseplants. Later, it developed we open up again in the fall, when we sell mainly pansies and perennials. But since we into a full-fledged nursery. At one time, bee- - ‘live at work’, we are open by appointment hives were also located on the site, and during our "off" time. So, if you want to stop schoolchildren would come for tours. Documents confirm that they petitioned the State for the name "Louise Gardens" in 1958. It had previously been operating under that name for "some twenty-five years’. Early on, the flats that hold the seedlings in before we are open again in September, just give us a call. Our number is 973-8414. You may be asked to leave a message, but we'll call you back and make arrangements to be here to greet you. We do not advertise, but appreciate the support from those who have become our friends and customers. were made from wood. Boys in the neigh- Tla ~~ Rose Fife! Here's to a_ great couple who Ila met each other almost 50 years ago through their Dance Club at West High School. They were married on July 24, are always the last on the dance floor, who 1956 and have been together ever since. ‘School Board Representative. They worked hard raising five children and continuously strive to make their community a better place! We love you, Mom and Dad! love to travel, golf, explore the outdoors, Both are very active in their community Fred, as a State Legislator and Ila, as a Charlotte, and Katherine and spend time with their family! Fred and Love, your kids - Pam, Fred, Anegela, _ Warm wishes are éxtended for a happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to Talmadge and Bonnie Robinson. Their life together eeecee ° Childréetis Corner @ ; ee ee @ @ began at Granite High School where they played opposite to each other during school plays. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple, August 11th, 1951. They served a mission together in the Salt Lake Tabernacle Choir for 22 1/2 years. Dad was a teacher of young minds and a principle of elementary education. He has served the LDS Church in many capacities, from the Stake Presidency to Bishop. Mom has been an accomplished voice instructor all her life. She has also served in many capacities, as well as 23 years in the stake Relief Society. Even now they are very passionate in all their activities whether in church or with their grandchildren. They have five children who love them dearly, and wish them much love on there 50th. - Lani, Lane, Julie, Carolyn, and Amy Jordan River | Polutants ter into the river and kill fish and other animals that live near the river. Oil and gas make the area stink and could also kill fish and animals, ~ We all know that the Jordan River leads to a aver.8,%¢ amount of animal life will decrease if we keep on polluting the Jordan ad. River. Glass, The Storm Wind, oh wind the Great Salt Lake, so if we pollute the Jordan River it affects the Great Salt Lake as well. It's blowin’ me away Don't pick me up Sometimes, trash can clog up the river, and Why can't I stay? Really, oh wind, I like it here now that it's summertime we need water. Ifit's clogged up, the river won't be able to deliver water to the Great Salt Lake. Then, the Great Salt Lake could dry up. Polluting also harms trees, and that's not school _ paper, | good. Trees, most importantly, give us oxygen. Keeping our environment clean should be candy, and but fixable candy wrappers are afew examples of harmful an easy task. To stop this harmful litter that pollutes the river. Litter also makes “problem we should try to pick up trash, you see. Animals, plants, and people depend on a the area look bad. clean water source. Our water should be clean. Fertilizer, oil, and gasoline are other polluSo, try not to pollute or litter the Jordan River. tants. Fertilizer could go down through the gut- I'd rather be safe than disappear The storm is getting worse, please let. me hide Just stop blowin’ and let me inside Oh well, I guess I have to wait The storm is something I sure hate - Dan Q. Tham 10 years old | (written during the big windstorm that occurred in Utah in mid-June) |