Schedule of Events for Escalante, 2010

With over 30” of snow on the ground, it’s hard to think spring is on it’s way. But the Home Décor and Picture Framing Trade Show was all about spring. The framing/décor color for spring is Turquoise with Coral accents. You’ll probably see much the same, only in different tones, from the garment industry. Think silver and black to go with it. If you want a softer look, use copper tones. That combination radiates warmth. And remember, Turquoise is a combination of blue and green – there’s a wide range of turquoise between pure blue and pure green. Not sure what combinations to use? You’re welcome to come in and use my color wheel if you don’t own one.

I received a new quilting catalog and was surprised at how many patterns and kits were based on the turquoise pallet. I don’t quilt, but I bead quilt patterns and I’m helping put together a small show on “The Life of Quilt”. You’ll hear more about it as we get closer to the Heritage Festival Memorial weekend.

Winter openings – Circle D open Super Bowl Sunday at 2 PM and will serve a special buffet only. Starting Feb. 12th they’ll open Fri and Sat. from 3 – 8 PM. Sunday brunch 11 – 3. Cowboy Blues should reopen about the same time and Georgie’s will close for a while. Check with Georgie for exact dates.

Are you ready for the coming year? Why not plan on attending some local events – here’s the dates as I now know them.
March 1 – 1st Round Photo Competition Closes at Gallery Escalante – Open Theme
April 4th – Easter Sunday and Red Canyon Visitor Center Opens with the Photography of Tracy Hassett
May 1st – 2nd Round Photo Competition Closes at Gallery Escalante – Check for Theme
May 29th – Heritage Festival at Escalante High School
July 3rd – Potato Valley Lions Club Celebration Dinner at the Pavillion and Fire Works at dusk.
July 4th – 3rd Round Photo Competition Closes at Gallery Escalante – No Theme
July 24th – Escalante Pioneer Heritage Festival – Escalante City Park and Rodeo Grounds
Sept – October – People Choice Award Voting for Student and Adult Photographs at Gallery Escalante
Sept 24th/25th – Everett Reuss Days
November 15th – Holiday Open House and Photo Competition Awards Gallery Escalante

Winter Solstice

It was a hectic weekend in Escalante. Boys Basketball was in Richfield and a number of folks traveled with the team. The Girls Basketball team went to Kanab and I happened to see them arrive home following the plows, early Sunday morning. Girls home games start in December and the Boys in January. Wrestling was in Parawan. The tournament this past weekend brought eight teams to Parowan . Bret Brooks and Neil Owens both took 4th in their weight classes. Good Job!

Snow everywhere, but we should have a break for a while. According to MSNBC, “Parts of New England also girded themselves for bone-chilling wind gusts and snow accumulations of up to a foot by the end of the day. ‘It’s horrible out there,’ said Todd Lane, an assistant manager of a convenience store in Des Moines, where several inches of new snow was reported overnight. Although business was fairly normal overnight, it nearly all came from snow plow drives – most looking for coffee and energy drinks.”

Don’t forget to write and send your comments on the EA for Wide Hollow. They are due Dec. 23rd.

We get folks from all over the world visiting Escalante. Many of those that stop at the Gallery are interested in the area, demographics, history, and geography. Many times we get a chance to talk about various books written about the area. Sometimes someone will bring up one we haven’t read. That was the case when talking with folks from Wisconsin. “The Proper Edge of the Sky” by Edward A. Geary was unknown to us. Both of us have read it and there’s an excellent chapter on Escalante and the Grand Staircase.

This year Desert Doc talked with lots of folks from foreign countries. We had visitors sign our guest book from 34 states, 8 countries, 3 Canadian Provinces, and 31 Utah cities.

Winter Hours – The Circle D Motel and Eatery is closed from Dec 14th through Jan 12th. The Eatery will reopen Feb 5th and have specials for Superbowl Sunday. Georgie tells me she’ll be closed from Christmas to New Years but open January. Watch for her closure in February. The folks at the Prospector Restaurant told me they plan on being open the winter for locals. Cowboy Blues let me know that they’ll close Jan. 11th and reopen the first of February. Watch for their flyer for exact dates. The Loop has their winter hours posted, as do the gas stations. The Outfitters winter hours are 10 -5 Tues – Sat. And Winter Hours at the Gallery Mon- Sat 9-5.
Stay warm. Until next week –

My Apologies

Elder Kaden Brent Griffin has been called to serve in the Mexico Puebla Mission. He will be entering the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah on December 16, 2009. A farewell program was held, November 29, 2009 at the Escalante Stake Center. Kaden is the son of Brent and Kathie W Griffin of Escalante, Utah, and the grandson of Gene and Thais Griffin of Escalante, Utah. He is also the grandson of Dale and Nadine Willoughby of Delta, Utah and the great –grandson of Marjorie Stevens of Holden, Utah.

Santa Claus is coming to town. Monday, December 14th at Cowboy Blues. Spaghetti and Meatballs Buffet starts at 5 PM. $5.00 for children and $10.00 for adults. Santa will arrive at 6PM. Photos will be taken by Tracy Hassett of Gallery Escalante. Each child will receive one free 4 x 6. 5 x 7’s and larger will be available. Dinner will be served from 5-8:30 PM. Santa will enjoy the beautiful lights down main street thanks to the many volunteers and to Garkane for their help with the larger units.

There’s a new book out, “The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Southwest”, written by Joan Tapper and Photographed by Nik Wheeler. We should have a copy after the first of the year. According to the Salt Lake Tribune story, Escalante is included. Stay tuned.

KSL reported on a judge in Logan that ruled against a bicyclist who made a common, illegal move. A Parowan resident passed on the right side of a vehicle. A prosecutor pointed out motor vehicles are not allowed to pass on the right and neither are bicycles. The judge called Mr. Adams’ move unsafe and illegal and fined him $45.00

The Wide Hollow EA is available for review at the Escalante Library. Comments are due by December 23, 2009.

Escalante High School has a Wrestling Team this year. Although 14 members are required for a full team, our individual students can compete. Paul Dodge is the head coach, with Chris Christensen as assistant coach. The team manager is Kelsey Torgersen. Wrestlers that will compete this year: Neil Owens, a Senior in the 125# weight Class; Ryan Brooks, a Junior in the 125# Class; Bret Brooks, a 9th Grader in the 119# weight Class; and Casey Torgersen, a 9th Grader in the 125# weight class. Coach Dodge will keep us updated with their scores and progress. Watch for a fundraiser they are planning for later this month. They’ll be asking for help for overnight stay funds. The district provides the transportation, but hotel and meals is on the students, as well as equipment and uniforms. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

At the tournament this past weekend in Panguitch, Neil Owens placed 6th. Congrats! There were 33 other students in his and Gus Torgersen’s weight class. Bret Brooks competed against 26 others. The two day event saw 24 teams compete and the last event was at Midnight Saturday. We’re proud of you all! Unfortunately, there are no home wrestling events this year. Their schedule for the rest of the season:
Dec. 12th – Parowan; December 18/19 – Dixie HS, St. George; Jan 2nd – Beaver HS; Jan. 16th – Milford HS; Jan. 23rd – Wayne HS, Bicknell; Jan 29/30 – Enterprise HS; Regions – Feb 6th – Milford HS and Feb 12/13 – State Tournament – UVSC. While no one can fill Pat Dix’ shoes, we’ll try to keep you in the know (with Mac O’s. help)

Girls Basketball Home Games – Dec. 16th; Dec. 22nd; Jan 7th; Jan 21st; Jan 27th; Feb 5th. JV at 5:15 and Varsity at 7 PM.

Boys Basketball Home Games – Jan 2nd; Jan 6th; Jan 14th; 22nd; Jan 28th; Feb 9th and Feb 18th; Regions Feb 25-27 and State March 3-6. Sophomore Tournament Jan 15/16 at Escalante.

Garfield County School Winter Break December 21st – Jan. 3rd.

Until next week –

End Note – One of my closest friends recently emailed me a quote Voltaire wrote Feb. 6th, 1770: “I detest what you write, but I would give my life to make it possible for you to continue to write”.
A comment in one of my articles has offended some folks. You have my sincere apologies. My article is meant to stimulate discussion, an opportunity to look at more than one side of an issue, and hopefully to educate. If I have offended anyone now, or in the past, please forgive me.

Job Well Done!

After 13 years on the Escalante City Council, Mayor Porter will retire from being an elected official and can concentrate on his family, his work and being Fire Chief. He’ll have lots to keep him busy with just catching up on the “honey-do” list, let alone putting together the crews and volunteers to finish the fire station.

During the three years I’ve attended the Council meetings I’ve seen Donnie in all sorts of situations and have come away with a great deal of respect for his kindness to people and willingness to serve. During the last three years Donnie and the council have put things into motion that will provide the basic infrastructure repairs and upgrades to hold the city in good stead for many years to come.

Mayor Porter, Diane Lamoreaux , representing CIB and CDBG and Margret Stones of USDA pose with their coal shovels at the meeting where all the documents were signed and funds committed for Fire Station No. 1.

Looking back to the number of changes in the town we’ve seen: The buzzard tree blew down; the postmaster retired; a new manager at the Interagency; a new city treasurer; new Escalante representative on the School Board ; Heritage Center got a UDOT grant for the rest area; Turn About Ranch got a land exchange with the BLM. 16 new/remodeled houses; A new police truck, a new backhoe, two new (to us) dump trucks, safety vests and equipment for the maintenance crew; new day trucks; a new clinic; stucco on the Lions Pavillion to match the clinic; a new thrift store; new signs for the scenic byway kiosk; 4 new hangers; a new pilots info sign; better access to the pilots lounge; a new electrical room at the airport; a crack seal on the runway; helicopter scenic flights; new runway lights; new labels on native plants; 13 miles of new water line(almost done); every water main replaced in the city and all new valves; water looped for fire protection; new lid on one of the water tanks; new wellhouse and chlorination system (underway); water rights for the well; city sewer line camera purchased; dumpster area cleaned and fenced; community recycling program; new businesses; remodeled business; and more.

In the works: Escalante Fire Station No 1; master plan for improving the city parks when city funds are available for matching grants; welcome signs at each end of town; complete revamp of the city planning and zoning ordinances; a new map brochure for Escalante promotions. And so we change.
“Nothing in the world is permanent, and we’re foolish when we ask anything to last, but surely we’re still more foolish not to take delight in it while we have it. If change is of the essence of existence one would have thought it only sensible to make it the premise of our philosophy.”
W. Somerset Maugham (1874 – 1965), The Razor’s Edge, 1943

I’ll pick up a senior meal calendar and post meals and the January basketball games next edition.

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What’s Right With Escalante?

I watched Precision Pipeline load up the last of their equipment this week. They have done a great job, been a cooperative and community minded company and I wish them the best. They helped our maintenance department in a number of different ways over the past 10 months. Thanks Trent!

The relief society event last Saturday was great fun and the various Christmas Trees were inspiring. From family photo histories to fruit and gingerbread, there were tons of ideas and the demonstrations reminded me of the state fair commercial booth. I even managed to flip a crepe without dropping it on the floor.

To continue our discussion of what’s right with Escalante, I want to talk about the Airport. Escalante Municipal Airport was in dire condition when we first came to Escalante. The weeds were waist high, the one lone hangar in need of care, and the out of area pilots that flew in didn’t even know there was a pilots lounge complete with computer, phone and restroom.

Mayor Porter was open to having an Airport Advisory Committee to bring some changes about and the changes began. Private investments brought four new hangars to the facility in 2007. The committee started working towards getting the lights repaired and the runway shoulders mowed. A project proposal to the council for two Eagle Scout projects brought steps from the main level to the pilots lounge and replaced the electrical building to protect the new (to Escalante) transformer that controls the runway lighting.

The committee continued working towards placing signage on the new building to let pilots know about services available and emergency contact numbers. The final step was the placement of a donated trailhead box to use for the pilots log and a brochure on what’s available in Escalante. In the meantime, the committee continued to work with UDOT to borrow their tar pot to do a crack seal on the runway. It wasn’t the preferred alternative, but was better than letting the runway completely deteriorate. The committee and city crew spent 5+ days blowing out all the cracks and then placing all the tar in the place of dirt, weeds, and rocks. It’s a little bumpy in spots, but at least it would save the tarmac for now.

The airport consultants, Armstrong Engineering, has been working with the city and Mayor Porter for the past several years. With all the improvements by the city, they were able to acquire the money to replace all the runway lights. In addition, they made the case to the state aeronautics division of UDOT to look at the runway for possible resurfacing. The state came down and did core samples, and the commission approved a resurface for Escalante Municipal Airport, summer of 2010. We will be the first in a pilot project for the state to spend $700,000 and the highway department will do the work. Thanks to Kirk Nielsen, the Aeronautical Planner, for giving us permission to print this news. And thanks to all those in the community who have helped make this come about through their volunteer efforts. City crew Blaine Porter and Gary Blauser, Glen Caudhill, Paul Bowmar and his employees, Dale Henrie, Eagle Scouts Daniel Munson and Kaden Griffin and their work crews and parents, State Highway workers Gary Cottam, Dan Spencer, and Wade Barney, Council member Greg Allen and of course Mayor Porter. Working together you’ve made a huge difference.

And speaking of councilman Allen, kudos to him for his green project. The Little League Field is green. He’s worked tirelessly all summer to get the school property level, water pipe in the ground and sprinklers working. He’ll have the well proved up in plenty of time. Thanks Greg and all your volunteers!

Senior Center Menu: Oct 1st Tuna Casserole; Tues 6th – Chicken Sandwiches; Wed 7th – Lasagna; Thurs 8th is an evening meal with BBQ Ribs. Call 826-4317 by 10:30 to be included.

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Fire Station Subcontracts

Here’s the list of subcontractors for the Escalante Fire Station project.

Shandon Ind – Escalante, UT (sub)
Gary T Jones – Nephi, UT (sub)
Intermountain Concrete Specialties – St George, UT (Supplier)
3D Steel – SLC, UT (Supplier)
ABS – SLC, UT (Supplier)
Overhead Door Co. – Ogden, UT (Supplier/Installer)
Pierson Drywall – St. George, UT (sub)
Professional Painting – Murry, UT (sub)
Boardwalk Cabinetry – St. George, UT (sub)
B & B Specialties – Draper, UT (Supplier)
Bringhurst Plumbing – St George, UT (sub)
G3Building & Design – American Fork, UT (sub)
Lenza Wilson Electric 0 Escalante, UT (sub)

Fire Station – Plan C

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August is National Peach Month. August is National Harvest Month. August is National Catfish Month. August means the end of summer and the beginning of School. Hard to believe summer is over. Shorter and cooler days and school starts next week.
Skyhoopie Thrift Store donated their profits for 2008/09 to Escalante Elementary School for the walking track. The $1,200 goes with other donations , including the Escalante Lions Club, and hopefully they’re getting close to having enough. Sue Bassett wasn’t at the Skyhoopie Birthday Party, but I understand she thinks they’re close to completion.
Saturday Market is alive and well. According to coordinator Nicole Croft, This past week they had lettuce, radishes, carrots- all colors, peppers- all kinds, green beans, peaches, cabbage, corn, onions,
potatoes, herbs, kale, squash, beets, and tomatoes. We also have beautiful handmade candles, fresh eggs and jewelry. I would love to extend an invitation out to anyone with extra produce or crafts to
come on down. The mornings are cooling off and the company is great! 8-11 AM every Saturday morning through October.

Complaints about building debris in the dumpsters at the last council meeting – A new Utah Law requires dumpsters at job sites when building or remodeling. Evidently that didn’t happen. The City Ordinance allows use of the dumpsters near the Rodeo grounds for household garbage only. Hotels, motels, BNB’s, restaurants, (all commercial entities) are to have their own garbage service. If caught using the domestic garbage facilities the fine is $750.00. Hopefully everyone is working together to do their part.
We salute Red Rock Recycling for their tenacity in getting the cardboard at Griffins into the recycling process. They will bundle it and haul it away each week. Every reduction in volume of garbage taken to Widtsoe gives the dump hole a little longer life. We take out all our little cardboard boxes (like cereal boxes) and flatten them and throw them in our garbage can loose. When they get to Widstoe they’ll decompose outside the garbage bags.
The Council received one letter of interest to serve on the City Council. Lenza Wilson was accepted and will be sworn in 8/18/09.
Ken Ruick, owner of the Circle D, told the Council their “Eatery” should be open Labor Day Weekend.
The Fire Station Project continues to inch forward. After the bids exceeded the available funds a revamp of the project details are under way and then will be sent out to the original bid responders for a rebid. The proposed change in location for the fire station could be an option if the site is deeded to the City, has gone through an Environmental Assessment, The 9 Indian Tribes have released any interest for potential sites and the State Historic Preservation Office has cleared it of potential significant site facts. This is called a FONSI (Finding of No Significant Impact). If these were complete now a new location could be approved by the Federal Funding agencies. Otherwise the project will go forward using the site already cleared. Funds made available to the City must be used by the end of 2009 or be close enough to completion to demonstrate the project will be completed within a period acceptable to funding agencies.
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It’s August

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August is National Peach Month. August is National Harvest Month. August is National Catfish Month. August means the end of summer and the beginning of School. Hard to believe summer is over. Shorter and cooler days and school starts next week.
Utah residents will spend next weekend hurrying to get a vacation before school starts. And the Seniors will begin to wander back out into America. We should see quite a few visitors next weekend, and we’re ready. Are you?
The Fire Station will get rebid. The three lowest bidders in the first round will get another chance to build the Fire Station No 1 after the Council met on Monday and revised the building to attempt to meet budget and available funding. Construction should start in September.
Skyhoopie Thrift Store donated their profits for 2008/09 to Escalante Elementary School for the walking track. The $1,200 goes with other donations , including the Escalante Lions Club, and hopefully they’re getting close to having enough. Sue Bassett wasn’t at the Skyhoopie Birthday Party, but I understand she thinks they’re close to completion.
Volunteers have been hard at work at the High School getting the sprinkler system in the ground. If the cooler weather begins to prevail it should be good “greening’ up” weather. The School Board meeting is in Boulder this month. Supt. Parks is on administrative leave and the board is to ratify employing a new business manager. I saw the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Little League Field is on the agenda again. I thought it was a “done deal”. There is so much turmoil at the district I’m not sure anything’s a “done deal”.
There complaints about building debris in the dumpsters at the last council meeting. A new Utah Law requires dumpsters at job sites when building or remodeling. Evidently that didn’t happen. The City Ordinance allows use of the dumpsters near the Rodeo grounds for household garbage only. Hotels, motels, BNB’s, restaurants, etc. are to have their own garbage service. If caught using the domestic garbage facilities the fine is $750.00. Hopefully everyone is working together to do their part.
The Council received one letter of interest to serve on the City Council. Lenza Wilson was accepted but won’t be sworn in until next meeting.
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Council Catch-ups

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What a wonderful weekend. The village was full, and merriment abounded. The rain on Saturday dampened a few spirits, but all-in-all it was a great day.

The Boy’s Scouts and volunteers fed about 500 and the carnival saw several hundred folks. To all those that made it happen – thanks!!

At the July 21st City Council Meeting, Tim Olsen of Broken Bow RV Park ask the council to finish reviewing and control the water drainage situation on 500 W from Garkane’s facility. Mr. Olsen has dug a water catchment basin to hold off some of the flow. But a significant amount still runs down to the Circle D. Ken Ruick, owner of the Circle D, said he was disappointed the City and Garkane had done very little to solve the problem. Yet Tim has done work on his property and the Circle D has installed a retaining wall and drain system to protect their Eatery, and the backside of the Motel. He looked forward to the City and Garkane doing their share.
In other business:
• Heard a request from Mike Spark to build a new home on 420 W 350 N while they live in the old one. Council authorized him to go back to Planning and Zoning with a building permit request with the stipulation the water meter can only be hooked to one home and the old home must be removed from the lot upon completion of the building.
• Awarded Municipal Airport Runway Lighting Project to Mesquite Electric.
• Presented outgoing Councilor Lott with a plaque of appreciation.
• Discussed the need for a sprinkler system design and bid for the Community Center, Library and Town Center Park. Jerry Taylor will be the contact for the project.
• Officer Dunton will have a report for the Council at the next meeting regarding Allen Porter.
• The speed sign will be activated .
• Council Dunn thanked Emilee for 7+ years of service and was proud to have served on a Council where so much had been accomplished.
• Anyone interested in serving on the Council for the remainder of Emilee’s term should submit a letter of interest to Mayor Porter at City Hall.

Countdown to Election 2009. – 100 days Who are your choices?

City Council – Two positions open – two filed: Jeff Dunn for a second Term; Lenza Wilson for another term after a few years break.

Mayor – Incumbent Don Porter file for a second term; City Councilor Jerry Taylor filed.

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Council Seat Available!

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Congratulations to Justin Porter for his 6th place finish in Bull Riding at the Silver State International Rodeo.  Not only did he come away with placing in the top 15, he has a silver buckle as well.  I think the welcome home parade this week was for Justin and parents Nancy and Blaine, who should be congratulated for sticking with him, hauling horses and gear all over Utah for the High School Rodeos these past few years.  He told me he plans to attend in “Little Britches” Rodeo in Arizona in two weeks.  We wish him all the best and parents much needed rest.

We made far too many trips to Cedar City this week, but on one return we stopped at the new Rice King Restaurant in Panguitch for dinner.  They’re on the East end of town at the Truck Stop (next to the Red Rock Eye Clinic) and serve Chinese Food.  It’s good, adequate servings, the place is clean and the staff friendly.  Add in the price of $6.99 to $8.50 it’s a perfect combination.

Desert Doc did his quarterly road clean-up on Highway 12.  3 tires; 41 beer bottles; 37 beer and pop cans; 1 t-shirt;1 pair of shorts; 1 car jack; 1 pair of pliers; 1 Canadian $10.00 bill; 3 rolls twine; 3 charcoal bags; 2 milk crates; 1 fishing pole; 1 roller skate; and 18 plastic H20 Bottles.  Disposable America. Sigh!

Photography Contest Round Two Winners are:

Adult Division – 1st- Peter Christensen; 2nd – Elaine Lott; 3rd – Desert Dr. ; Honorable Mentions to Alex Christensen, Carol Kracht and Tom Mansell.

Student Division – 1st – Caleb Christensen, 2nd – Caiti Christensen; 3rd – Jacob Christensen; Honorable Mention to Adam Christensen.  Certificates and Award monies were given out Sunday, July 12, 2009.

Round 3 – Closing date is September 14, 2009.  Theme – “Old Escalante”.

City Council Meeting on July 7th was full of surprises.  Mayor Porter was out on a Fire at the Sawmill.  Pat Sorenson spoke during public comments on the speed limit sign.  Kevin Griffin attended to inform the council of his Eagle Scout project to finish installing the post and numbers to match the historic walking guide, 1st Edition.  There is a committee working on updating the list and printing a new brochure, but Kevin will finish out the old list first.  Posts will be on private property.  The council thanked him for his interest in the City.

In other business:

  • 11 applicants will be interviewed on Tuesday, July 14th  beginning at 5 PM, for the open Maintenance Position.  They intend to hire that same evening. 
  • Approved a one year extension for the Hassett’s for their conditional use permit to delay construction of a boardwalk.
  • Discussed the large amount of unfinished maintenance projects and the need for additional staff ASAP.  Blaine just returned from vacation (with Son) and Layne left for two weeks on the 10th.

There were no Council member reports except from Councilor Lott-Woolsey, who informed the Council of her intent to resign her seat and next meeting would be her last.

Emilee has been a City Council Member for 7+years.  During the 3+ years I’ve attended Council meetings I’ve watched her tackle her assigned areas with the will to complete the task.  She and Sister Elaine have dutifully put up and taken down a majority of the City Christmas lights each year.  When she was responsible for City Sanitation, she spearheaded the improvements to the dumpster area; oversaw the installation of the fence and hand-painted the sign.

In 2007 Emilee took on a new area, buildings, parks and recreation and library.  She’s worked with private businesses and staff to get the Seminary Building repaired and rented.  She was instrumental in getting a room in the Community Center rented to the visiting Chiropractor.

Emilee worked with Care and Share to resolve their problems with old buildings, get new mats and paint.  She helped Sheri & Judy paint the City owned Clinic Building.  She’s worked with staff to beautify the grounds, help the seniors with their problems in the Community Center and generally create pride in Escalante.  Thank you Emilee.  We appreciate your time, energy and community pride.  We wish you well as you go forward with your home, husband, and job.

According to Vickie S., City Recorder, the rules for replacing Emilee are the Mayor appoints a replacement with the Council’s advice and consent.  Since her term is up this December, the election filings will determine the long-term council member.  This appointment will only be until the new council and Mayor are sworn in January 2010.  Who will that be?  Stay tuned.  Next week I’ll tell you who filed for two open Council positions and who filed for the Mayor position.

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