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Show Garfield County Kicks Off Centennial Celebration (Continued from Page 1) playing their recorders. Mrs. Gary Fagg and children, Tracy and Trent performed two selections with a patriotic theme for those who were assembled. During a break in the program, refreshments were served with' hundreds of cookies baked by local volunteers. Participants were encouraged to register at the door and were conducted on guided tours of the courthouse facilities and historical displays by ladies of the DUP. The courthouse had been polished and prepared for the special occasion and was perhaps one of the finest displays in itself with its beautiful woods, fine craftsmanship and ar-cnitecture typical of early Utah. Sheriff Vic Middleton in old-time sheriff's attire took youngsters on special tours of the jail. The group reassembled at 11 a.m. outside the courthouse to watch the Escalante marching band perform routines and parade down Main Street as traffic was stopped for the occasion. Later, while visitors' were touring the courthouse displays, Davey Rose, Henrieville, entertained with his singing. LaVenda (Mrs. Kirk) Moore baked a birtday cake with everyone enjoying a little piece to help celebrate. Activities continued throughout the day with guests continuing to arrive at intervals. County commissioners Middleton, Guy Thompson, and Dell LeFevreJi expressed their appreciation to), everyone who had worked so hard and on such short notice to make the day a success. Garfield County School Superintendent Henry Jolley, in doing some research, discovered the date of the county's founding and realizing it was only a month until the 100th anniversary, brought the fact to commissioners' attention. Enlisting the aid of the DUP ladies; countywide, Commissioner Middleton asked them to accept responsibility for the celebration. Organizing throughout , the county, and asking for help wherever people were willing, theyi began planning the events for March 9: Commissioners adopted a resolution recognizing the anniversary and . requesting that all. county activities, throughout the year be geared to. the Centennial celebration. More activities are anticipated throughout the year as residents get into the spirit of honoring hi county on its birthday, Commissioners adopted as the official seal for Garfield County a design created by Bob Burton, Panguitch High School student. The seal was displayed on the front cover of a parchment brochure commemorating the county's centennial which was sold as a souvenir. Inside the covers were the words reproduced from the official county records noting the-founding of Garfield County on March 9, 1892. Also participating in the day's program was Davey Rose, Henrieville, who sang for people touring the courthouse, displays. Among the many people involved with the day's preparations were Garfield, County DUPchairman, Leah Griffin; historian, Opal Miller and Registrar,. Ruby G. Myers. Also' participating from the Panguitch' Cornelia Camp, Captain Ireta Henrie; from the Panguitch Loyhova Camp, Captain Ivadell Yardleyj 'from the Hatch DUP, captain Velma Huntington; and from the Escalante DUP, Captain Joan Liston. |
