Thursday, March 21, 2013

Governor Herbert in Snake Valley--SLT article


Governor discusses water battle in Snake Valley
EskDale residents unite against a pipeline to Nevada, but split on whether Herbert should sign water-sharing pact.
First Published Mar 20 2013 07:43 pm • Last Updated Mar 21 2013 10:48 am

See the whole article here.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Help Give Books to Snake Valley Schools

Until April 5, if you read free online kids' books, We Give Books and Leapfrog will give hardcopy books to the school of your choice. Note: at least 25 books must be read for that school before they will deliver.

This is a great opportunity to help our Snake Valley schools! You can sign up for free, read for free, and help the schools get books for free!

Here's where to click to get signed up and start reading: http://www.wegivebooks.org/readformyschool

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Bates Exotic Fish Farm in Gandy

The Millard County Chronicle has a front page article today (you have to subscribe to see the article in the online version) about the Bates Family in Gandy and their new business: The Bates Exotic Fish Farm, LLC. They are raising African cichlids in ten tubs in a greenhouse, using the warm water of Gandy Warm Springs. They have a website, Facebook page, and YouTube video:

Monday, March 4, 2013

2013 Winter Carnival

Friday, March 1, was the night for the annual winter carnival, a fundraiser for the Baker-Garrison schools. A crowd fills Baker Hall for the ever-popular Bingo, food, games, raffles, cake walk, camaraderie, and more.

Here are some photos from the fun evening:











 I loved the Garrison school kids' self-portraits!


 The photo booth was lots of fun.


It was a great evening! For more photos, check out Jenny's post.