As many of you know, I worked for Joe Schafer for over twenty years delivery a paper route at first, then delivering missed papers and occasionally doing the paperwork for the distribution of the Washington Post. In August, he retired from his job as a Washington Post Distributor after a very distinguished career, passing on his terrific work ethic to youth carriers in the early years and being a kind and patient boss to immigrants at the end of his career. On November 1st, some of his former carriers got together at my house to celebrate Joe's retirement. The picture of Joe (on the left) shown talking to Mitch Moore was, unfortunately, the only one I managed to take of him at the party. To see more photos, click on "read more."
Before the party, past carriers from near and far sent letters to be included in a memory book presented to Mr., I mean Joe Schafer as a gift along with some gift cards to Outback and Home Depot. There were some terrific messages and updates on youth carriers that made for a real treasure. Pictures were taken of all in attendance for inclusion in the book. Since I am a lousy photographer using a cheap camera, the photos are not the best and there are not very many of them--sorry everyone.
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Retirement Party for Joe Schafer
Monday, September 01, 2008
Megan Elizabeth Hiltner
Daughter, Sara, and husband, Chris, have a beautiful new daugher. Megan Elizabeth was born on 8/27 (Uncle Dave's birthday) at 11:03 p.m. weighing 9 lbs. 7 oz. and 22.5 in. long.
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Sunday, August 24, 2008
Congratulations BYU Grads
With no fanfare whatsoever (note lack of robes and mortarboards), Dave and Chris McClelland recently graduated from BYU. Dave plans to pursue a Masters in Mechanical Engineering in the Fall while Chris begins working as support staff with the FBI in September. (Lest you think we are terrible parents, Chris and Dave elected not to attend graduation, either.)
Other Utah Adventures, Part 3: Mona Rope Swing and the Hot Pots
On the way back from southern Utah, we stopped at one of Dave and Chris' favorite spots, the Mona rope swing (at Burriston Ponds).
At the end of the week, Charles and Mary Anne took a hike to the "Hot Pots," some hot pools along Fifth Water in Diamond Fork Canyon. Directions: http://www.utah.com/thingtodo26961.htm. It is a lovely spot, but apparently some visitors choose to engage in rather unsavory behavior, particularly on weekends. So, if you go, it's best to go during the day and make lots of noise as you approach to make sure you don't encounter any shocking scenes.
Monday, August 04, 2008
Other Utah Adventures, Part 2: Zion National Park
After spending a glorious day in Bryce Canyon National Park, Charles, Mary Anne, and David headed down the road to Zion National Park.
While Bryce Canyon is all about bright colors and intricate rock formations, Zion canyon is about massive hunks of sandstone and sheer rock cliffs. Zion is a true canyon cut by the running water of Virgin river and its tributaries while Bryce is actually an amphitheater formed by erosion from falling rain and snow and the freezing and thawing cycle that goes on 200 days of the year. The lowest elevations of Bryce are at the highest elevations of Zion so Bryce is about 10 degrees cooler, a big plus in July. Well, we were lucky that it was only in the 90's at Zion instead of the usual 100+.
We entered the park from the East encountering a brief delay at the gate, but luckily finding the traffic going one way in our direction through the tunnel. The eastern part of Zion is a land of sculpted sandstone--petrified sand dunes.
After passing through the mile long tunnel, you enter the main part of the park. No vehicle traffic is allowed on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, so we found a parking spot at the visitor's center and got on the shuttle bus. It takes about 45 minutes to ride to the end of the line--Temple of Sinawava--where we get off to hike the Riverside Trail (Easy).
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Other Utah Adventures, Part 1: Bryce Canyon
Once the wedding stuff was over and Mom and Dad Henderson's house put back together, Charles, Mary Anne, and Dave decided to explore some National Parks.
