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May has been a huge month for recycling! According to Kris and Erin of Red Rock Recycling, they collected 2,880 cubic feet of recyclables, that is more then they collected in the last 2 ½ months combined! Cumulative to date collections 5,440 cubic feet of mixed recyclables if you’re ready to participate you can reach Red Rock Recycling at 616-4265.
Georgie’s Bakery – Open Monday night through Saturday Night 826-4784. Cookies, Cakes, Croissants. Make to order. Real butter, sugar and taste. Don’t miss these special treats.
July 1-15th file for council seats currently held by Jeff Dunn and Emilee Lott-Woolsey and Mayor Porter’s term expires this year and you can file for that position as well, all positions are four year terms. Speaking of elections, the state law has changed and you are now required to show photo id every time you vote. Yes, I know, you’ve lived next door to the election judges your whole life. Doesn’t make any difference. Please don’t growl at them, just smile and show them your id.
Andrea Schulkoski graduated from Nursing School in Jamestown College; Jamestown, North Dakota this past month. She starts work this Monday as an RN in Mobridge, South Dakota.
Congrats to Andrea and her parents Kevin and Vickie Schulkoski.
Thank you Intermountain Health Care, staff, board members and friends. Your dinner was a great success and the food wonderful. Many of those that did not actually labor over the clinic labored over the food. Just another example of our wonderful village and what makes it a great place to live and work.
Congratulations to Sheri Woolsey for her 30 years of service to the folks of Garfield County. Sheri works at various locations during the week and makes a difference in a lot of people’s lives. We were delighted to see IHC recognize her efforts.
Emergencies three days in a row – A horrific plane crash in Calf Creek/Escalante River Canyon. Our condolences to Mrs. John Austin and Susan Jordan’s Family. I’m sure Boulder Town mourns their loss. Then a hiker falls and supposedly breaks a foot three miles up the Escalante River from SR12. And then a fire. They just graduated a class of EMT’s and volunteer firefighters. Good thing. We need them. Our thanks to all who serve our village as emergency responders.
Speaking of emergency response – our airport is critical for emergency services. Whether its life-flight or one of the National agencies, fast access to the outside world is a necessity. And the ongoing improvements to the Escalante Municipal Airport benefit us all. Congratulations to Daniel Munson for his Eagle Scout project at the Airport. Daniel built a new house for the electrical components that control the lights and antenna for air traffic. He built it, insulated it, covered it with metal and hung the door. Lenza Wilson moved the electrical components from the old building to the new. Now just a quick clean-up day and our airport lighting services will be secure. Another reason for the FAA to spend money in Escalante.
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