TOWN OF SPRINGDALE NOVEMBER 2018 ESTD 1862 From Mayor Smith A Special and Meaningful Commemoration

The Springdale Historic Preservation Commission has presented SONGS OF LIFE the town with a monument to commemorate the stone ditch-works that lined the streets of Springdale until recently removed to accommodate improvements to Zion Park Boulevard (SR-9).

I continue to believe it is the people UDOT contracted to build the stone monument and it stands near that make a community. The action the only remaining section of the original ditches. The plaque of each individual adds to, or takes outlines a short history of the ditch and explains that together, pioneers and laborers of the Civilian Conservation Corps (W.P.A.) away from, the spirit of our town. constructed the ditches throughout town. Many people have chosen to settle here and their contributions have The stones came from a quarry that is a mere quarter of a mile from helped shape Springdale into a town center, beyond the Jolley-Gifford cemetery. Quarrymen special place to live. Unfortunately, shinnied up the sandstone cliffs on cold winter days and drilled holes in the rocks, filled the holes with water, then sealed the hole we lost one of those people recently. with a wooden peg. During the night, the water froze and the expansion of ice served to crack the stone. The following day, JR Madsen moved to Springdale with quarrymen chiseled the split rock into appropriate shapes for the his parents in 1947. He married his construction of the ditches. The stones were then carried down the wife Mavis and raised nine children mountainside and delivered to the worksite on wagons pulled by in this canyon. He was a very horses and oxen. talented person and served on a

number of civic and community organizations.

One thing I will miss most is JR’s incredible musical ability. I loved to listen as he played the piano; it seemed he could play anything by

ear. His beautiful voice serenaded

many occasions and it was a pleasure to sit next to him in choir.

The songs of the birds in the canyon are certainly beautiful but their music won’t be nearly as sweet with JR gone.

— STAN

springdaletown.com The work was difficult and unforgiving. One day, to the annoyance of the experienced masons, a youthful worker became frustrated 118 Lion Boulevard and threw all the tools off the side of the cliff in a fit of temper. Springdale, UT 84767 (continued on page 2)

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A Special Commemoration – continued from page 1 AFTER HOURS WATER, SEWER, Several of the CCC men married local women and raised IRRIGATION OR STREET ISSUES? families in Springdale and many became master masons. Among them were Dewey Excell, John Winder, Lyle Winder, DIAL THE SPRINGDALE Howard Ruesch, Sheldon Olsen, Clin Twitchell and Leonard ON-CALL NUMBER AT: Wilcox. They designed and chiseled rock for not only the ditches, but also the stones that line roadways through town 435-216-8486 and through the park, as well as the beautiful arched Rainbow Bridge that spans Pine Creek, at the first switchback (SR-9 to the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel).

UDOT co-operated with Springdale to salvage many stones during the ditch removal and those stones are being stored for future historic projects. Everyone is invited to view the new monument, located on the grass in front of MeMe’s Café on Juniper Lane. LAST DUMPSTERS OF THE YEAR NOVEMBER 9-11

The Annual Christmas Bird Count

Zion National Park's annual Christmas Bird Count is scheduled for Saturday, December 15, 2018 and all are invited to participate!

The Christmas Bird Count (CBC), sponsored by the National Audubon Society, is the longest-running citizen science survey in the world. The data collected during CBCs provides critical data on bird population trends. This year marks the 119th year of Christmas Bird Counts, and the 57th year of the Zion CBC!

Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome to participate, though a basic level of familiarity with Southern 's wintering birds is helpful. Each participant should bring their own pair of binoculars or a spotting scope and food, water, and clothing for a winter day outdoors. The count will go roughly from sunrise to sunset, 8am - 5pm, followed by a potluck where we can go over the day's birds.

If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Jason Pietrzak (Zion Wildlife) by Monday, Dec ember 3rd, 2018. Email [email protected] or call 435-772-0155.

ZION JOY TO THE WORLD UPCOMING EVENTS

NOV 23 – 24: Z-ARTS ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR, 10AM – 5PM, AT THE CCC DEC 8: LIGHT PARADE & SWEETS SOCIAL, 7PM, DOWNTOWN TO THE CCC DEC 31: NYE COMMUNITY SOCIAL & FIREWORKS, 6PM, AT THE CCC

See flyer for a complete listing of events.

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Planning for a Healthy The Chief’s Message Springdale Police Department

The Virgin River is the literal and figurative core of The Springdale Police Department teamed up . Over millions of years the river carved with several sponsors and purchased elementary the sandstone walls and cliff faces that comprise Zion’s school shirts for students to wear on Fridays and dramatic scenery. The river provides water that sustains special events. On October 23rd we held our plant, animal, and human life in the canyon. The river annual Safety Fair at the Springdale Elementary and riparian areas associated with the river provide School. A pizza lunch was served to the kids by habitat for a diverse array of wildlife. The river corridor Officer Hansen, Officer Bulkley, PEO Holli provides recreation opportunities for residents and George, and Jen Thompson. After lunch, the visitors. children rotated to different safety stations and

learned safety tips. Hurricane Valley Fire sent a

Fire Safety Trailer equipped to teach children fire

safety. Search and Rescue

taught hiking safety and rescue.

Because the Virgin River is such an integral and essential element of what makes Zion Canyon unique it is important to protect and promote a healthy Virgin River corridor. Doing so will ensure current and future generations of residents and visitors will continue to enjoy the benefits of a well-functioning river. The Town is in the process of a planning effort that will help ensure a healthy Virgin River for years to come. The Southwest Utah Public Health Dept. The Virgin River Management Plan (VRMP) will put provided a bicycle course forward action steps for the Town, residents, business and the Police Dept. owners, and visitors to take to help protect and promote helped kids navigate the health of the Virgin River corridor. The VRMP will through the cones. The St. George Bicycle have three main focus areas: 1) strategies regulating land Collective lent bikes for kids to use. Thank you, use and development near the river, 2) action steps to Jen Thompson, for putting this fun-filled event protect and enhance the environmental quality of the together. Check out more photos of this event river and riparian areas near the river, and 3) standards on our Facebook page: to encourage appropriate recreational use of the river. www.facebook.com/springdale.police/

If you have questions about the VRMP process or would like to contribute insight or comments about the project, Thanks for your continued support. please contact Associate Planner Sophie Frankenberg in — CHIEF BRECKE the Town Office (435-772-3434).

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” ~John F. Kennedy

Wishing all residents and visitors to the Town of Springdale a very Happy Thanksgiving.

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November 2018 Menu and Activities THURSDAY NOVEMBER 1 NOVEMBER Information & Country Fried Steak BIRTHDAYS Reservations Call with Gravy Tom Everett Hurricane Senior Mashed Potatoes th Center 635-2089 From Betty Jean Bradbury7 Everyone is Invited Slice Carrots Merrill Copperfield 10th 5 Counties Call for Creamed Peas Medicare Oscar Johnson 11th Reservations Ambrosia Salad Dinner Roll Presentation

NOVEMBER 6 NOVEMBER 8 Sweet & Sour Meatballs Roast Beef Fried Rice With Gravy BINGO Sugar Snap Peas Mashed Potatoes BINGO Mixed Green Salad Brussels Sprouts Mandarin Oranges Mixed Green Salad Dinner Roll Seasonal Fruit Dinner Roll NOVEMBER 13 NOVEMBER 15 Chicken Fried Steak Alfredo Chicken with Gravy BIRTHDAYS Breast Mashed Potatoes AND Fettuccini Noodles ORNAMENT Broccoli & PERSONAL Zucchini & Tomatoes DECORATING Cauliflower HISTORIES Mixed Green Salad FOR GIVING TREE Three Bean Salad Breadstick WITH ZION ROTARY Texas Bread Apple Crisp Tropical Fruit NOVEMBER 20 NOVEMBER 22 Thanksgiving Meal Roasted Turkey with Gravy JULIE SENIOR CENTER Cranberry Sauce HAPPY Stuffing & Mashed Potatoes FROM CLOSED Green Beans FAMILY NO THANKSGIVING Mixed Green Salad LUNCH Dinner Roll PHARMACY Pumpkin Pie with Whipped TODAY Cream NOVEMBER 29 NOVEMBER 27 Glazed Ham Sweet Potato Beef Spaghetti Sauce Casserole Over Spaghetti Noodles CARDS Cabbage Green Beans OR Mixed Green Salad Cornbread BINGO Mixed Green Salad GAMES Seasonal Fruit Garlic Texas Bread Chocolate Chip Apple Raisin Compote

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Springdale Town Community Calendar

ZION JOY TO THE WORLD 2018 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY HOLIDAY PARTY*

LDS Church 6PM (Tentative Date, Time, & Location)

BUMBLEBERRY THEATRE PRESENTS Canyon Community Center 12:30PM-3PM To support, contact [email protected] JOSHUA CREEK* 7PM This year’s theme Please deliver to CCC by Mon Dec 10th

SPRINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TH ZARTS 29 ANNUAL HOLIDAY PROGRAM* 6:30PM Line up on Canyon Springs Road LDS Church 6:30PM 7PM Parade starts Canyon Community Center 10AM-5PM Sweet Social following the Light Parade!

ZARTS 29TH ANNUAL

Canyon Community Center 10AM-5PM

Canyon Community Center 6PM Square Dance Lessons Cable Mountain Lodge 6PM 6:30PM Community Social

Featuring Canyon Community Center 12:30PM-3PM

ROCKVILLE HOLIDAY PARTY

Rockville Community Center 6PM 7:30PM Fireworks

Canyon Community Center/CCC 126 Lion Blvd For more information about all the Rockville Community 43 E Main St, Rockville Zion Joy To The World events, Bumbleberry Theatre 879 Zion Park Blvd visit at LDS Church 1584 Zion Park Blvd http://bit.ly/ZionJTW All events subject to change without notice Or on Facebook * Denotes that function is not sponsored by Zion Joy To The World ZionJoyToTheWorld

for the 29th Join Us Annual Zion Canyon Arts & Crafts Fair November 23 & 24 from 10am to 5pm Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale

Unique gifts for every hard to buy for individual! Free Parking! www.zarts.org ening of m n ev erri r a me fo n s t a u t in th Jo e

aZ-Arts Annual Benefit Gala

Thursday, December 6th from 6 to 10pm at Cable Mountain Lodge 147 Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale, Utah Catering by Padre Canyon Foods | Live music by Mr. CP’s Jazz Band Tickets: $65 each Available at: Springdale Town Offices, Cable Mountain Lodge, or online at zarts.eventbrite.com Private event. Purchase tickets by November 30