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Success – The CIB Board approved Escalante City’s request for $30,000 in matching funds for the Park Master Plan. We’ll request $15,000 from USDA and be on our way to putting together a plan for the three parks and the Little League field at the High School. After the June 25th School Board meeting I’ll give you the details of the agreement.

June 21st is the Summer Solstice, one of the pivotal points of the year. My great-grandmother believed it was the pause between a change in nature. The longest day (daylight) of the year, was an opportunity to pause and take stock of your life. The summer celebration was focused on individuality and the beginning of the path to Winter Solstice (the shortest daylight day) and the celebration of unity. They took the time to plan what they wanted to aim for in the period ahead; to gather the fruits of past efforts and emphasize generosity and benevolence. Just like Kay Brooks towing Tracy and his truck into Donnie’s when the truck wouldn’t start this morning. Thank You!

Don’t forget to plan on feasting with the Potato Valley Lions Club on July 4th, Smoked Herbed Chicken dinners with Bubba Spud Dutch Oven Potatos. All proceeds go to the construction of the “Welcome to Escalante” Signs.

Barn Stars are such fun. If you look around town you’ll see a number of different sizes, syles, and colors. They were originally used to adorn a barn and were meant to represent the mark of the builder. Having no structural purpose,t hey are mainly used for their general aesthetic appeal and are even considered lucky, akin to a horseshow mounted over a doorway. (Wikipedia) Watch for them as you Explore Escalante.

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