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MYTON DAZE '97 | |
CURSE LIFTED | |
Myton Daze '97: A Hoot
Written By
Mayor Ludy Cooper
Myton Daze was a big success this year, with a lot of young and young at heart people walking away with the prizes. But whether they won or lost, everyone had a good time. The following is a list of the winners.
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The Jane Thompsen "Family of the Year" award went to Ilene and Dale Johnson and family for outstanding community service during the past year. |
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Wendy Avila was crowned Little Miss Myton 1997, with Mindy Avila First Attendant and Kristy Harding Second Attendant. |
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Janelle Colorow was crowned Little Miss Indian Princess, with Melba Groves first Attendant and Monie Rose Manning Second Attendant. |
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The Bike race for the 5 to 10 year olds was won by Cody Appawora, and the 11 to 14 year olds was won by Sean Salas. |
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The watermelon eating contest for 5 to 7 year olds was won by Albert Silva, with Kevin coming in 2nd. In the 8 to 10 year old race J B Gabbard was first with Amy Bilby close behind. In the 11 to 14 year old race, Aaron Davis and Justin Bear were winners. |
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The Tug of war was a lot of fun! At least for us watching. The Sheriff's Department had to borrow some local help since only two officers showed up. Myton's Fire Department pulled against the officers team and the winner was…….. Myton Fire Department!!! |
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Sheriff's Team: Deputy Terry Lister Deputy Jared Reary Ron Fullmer Kenny Felter Julie Bilby Kenny Potter | | Myton Fire Dpt.'s Team: Fire Chief Ed Freston Shane Anderson Darrell Brewer Merle Miller Fred Herzfeld Wayne Smithy |
The east half of the Museum was open all day, with Bud Cooper to show and tell all about the new pictures for every ones enjoyment.
A very special Thanks goes to the City Staff who worked above and beyond the call of duty to make this day a success. Myton City would also like to thank Jackie and Ernie Martinez, Jody Samuels, Kattie Brookskennion, Clay Mieure, Julie Bilby , Geniel Mieure and all the other volunteers who helped with the different events. And a very special Thanks to Geri Harding for her part in our shows. We can always depend on her. Just as we can always depend on the Service Club for a great BBQ.Curse Lifted
Written By
Mayor Ludy Cooper
The Mormon Curse or Myton Curse that has been hanging over the head of Myton City since President Smart first uttered the words back in the early 1900s, " You will see the day when nothing but Jack Rabbits and tumble weeds will be seen on the main streets of Myton", was busted wide open and lifted forever on July 19th, 1997!!!
Over one hundred members of Myton 2nd Ward coverged on the park by the City hall and began their " day of service to their community". In fact they had begun their project back in June when they began painting the front of the old Three Legged Dog and sand blasting the old paint off the block to bring it back to its original color. This old historic building is to be the home of The Myton History Museum. The group then decided to improve the grounds around the building. They installed an irrigation system on the west side of the park so that they could lay sod on the 19th. With so many hands it wasn’t long before the lawn was in place, the trees all trimmed ( or removed ) the second coat of paint was on the building, new windows and front door were installed, a cement patio and steps were poured, flagstone was installed around the flower bed and new flowers planted.
Meanwhile, down at the Community Building ( the old Legion Hall ) 1st ward was hard at work. Their project was to paint the Community Building that is also the home of The Learning center. The Wednesday before the 19th the building was crawling with young people preparing the building for paint. They went over the part to be painted with steel brushes and scrapers so the painters could paint on the 19th. Bright and early the painting began. It wasn’t long before the old building had a new look.
