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Rich in History, Prospecting for the Future
News from Marysvale, Utah
| May 2010
County of Piute
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Aaahh.... Couldn't wait for spring and now it's here!!
 Well you know its spring in Marysvale when the wind starts blowing and weeds start growing. Everyone is pretty much open for the season and we are starting to see a few folks come out of hibernation. We still have a lot of snow pack and mother nature has been treating us right so that we won't get washed away. Let's hope it stays that way. The Sevier River is running at 312 Cubic Feet Per Second which is roughly 30% higher than the same time last year, plenty of water for the farmers and the river rafting folks. It looks like all of the Restaurants, RV Parks and Cabins & Motels are ready for the season. With all the precipitation, riding the Paiute Trail should be beautiful this year. We look forward to seeing you in Marysvale!!
Sincerely,
Darin Bushman
Marysvale Chamber President |
Mopeds and the Energy Crisis....
When the energy crisis of the 70's hit, over a quarter of a million people acquired and began riding Mopeds. One such person was Mrs. Phyllis Pitts who at that time was in her 80's. Mrs. Pitts was a quiet and reserved cast member of Marysvale Utah rarely seen in public. Mrs. Pitts was the mother of Warren Pitts who will most likely find his seconds of fame in this paper as soon as I can determine fact from fiction. My father Ron Bushman owned and operated the grocery store Smoots Corner in Marysvale for over 20 years. One sunny afternoon there was a huge crash into the side of our store, the windows shook and it was certain we were under attack. Ron promptly ran outside to see what was going on, only to find Mrs. Pitts laying on the ground half underneath her recently crashed moped. Ron quickly helped Mrs. Pitts up dusted her off and made sure she wasn't seriously injured. After straightening the front wheel, the moped and Mrs. Pitts were no worse for the wear and she got her groceries and headed home. A few days later, mid day a very similar crash occurred, Ron was gone but some local residents helped Mrs. Pitts out of her predicament and straightened the handle bars and sent her on her way with groceries in hand. Of course it was the talk of the town that Mrs. Pitts had crashed that "pedal motorcycle" again. A few days passed, and sure enough the loud thundering crash struck the store once again. Ron quickly ran to Mrs. Pitts' aid, this time she had bloodied her nose and skinned a few knuckles. After attending to her injuries and straightening the front wheel to a semi wobbly state, Ron ask her if the brakes weren't working or what seemed to be the problem as he was concerned for her safety. Mrs. Pitts' response will live in infamy, "You Mean it Has Brakes?"
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Upcoming Events:
When: Friday May 28th-May 31st
Where: Rose Ranch Resort / South Forty RV Park
South-Forty RV Park& Rose Ranch Resort are hosting the 1st annual Beaver Creek Mountain Man Rendezvous. It takes
place Memorial Weekend and starts on Friday, May 28th and runs through
Monday, May 31st. Real live, authentic Mountain Man Camp at the Rose
Ranch Resort along with all the other activities. Events include
Black-Smithing, Quill Work, Arrowhead Knappers, Pistol Shoots, Tomahawk
Throws, Rifle Range, Cannon Wars, Tennis Ball Shoot & Much More! There will be tons of Food, the Rose
Ranch will do BBQ's Friday and
Saturday nights and
will serve daily lunch specials. The South-Forty RV
Park will be hosting a BBQ with live music Sunday Night.
Lots of door Prizes and Give Aways!!
Trails
Day:
When: June 5th
Where: Fremon Indian State Park
Time: 9:00 a.m.
The Paiute Trail Committee will be doing trail maintenance June
5th for national trails day. Participants are to meet at the Fremont
Indian State Park at 9:00 a.m. and will depart to various locations for
the work details. Lunch will be served at the State Park at 2:00 p.m.
for those who participated in the trails day project. If you need
additional information you can email Darin Bushman  Fishing Tournament:
When: June 12th Where: Otter Creek Marina & Store Time: Check-in at 6:00 a.m. Click here for More InformationClick here to Pre-RegisterSecond Annual fishing tournament will be held at Otter Creek Reservoir. Shore or boat fishing allowed. Tournament is based on total weight weigh in. Special prize awarded for the largest fish of the tournament. Pre-registration is recommended and all entry fees will be paid at time of check in, cash only. Tournament ends at 10:30 AM. All teams must report prior to 10:30 AM to be weighed in. Bring your best gear, your lucky hat, and compete for some great prizes!! Food, fun, and fishing makes for a great day!
When: June 22nd
Where: Marysvale Town Hall
Time: 7:00 P.M.
 Big Rock Candy Mountain Triathlon
WHERE:
Big Rock Candy Mountain
Resort
WHEN: July 17, 2010- Sign in at 8
am Race stars 9 am
Big
Rock Candy Mountain Utah is proud to announce the First
Annual Big Rock Candy Mountain Triathlon. This one of a kind triathlon
will be held on July 17th, 2010, at Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort.
Participants will compete in 3 Categories:
· Biking on the Candy
Mountain Express
Multi-Use Trail, 7.5 miles
· Running on the Candy Mountain Express
Multi-Use Trail, 7.5 miles
· Kayaking on the Sevier River, 3 miles
Organizers
are currently seeking vendors and sponsors. For More information call
435-326-2000 or email candymtnresort@yahoo.com
http://www.awesomeadventuretv.com/triathlon.html
 Pioneer Day Celebration:
Boy Scout Dinner - 5:00 p.m. July 23rd Boy Scouts Pie Auction - July 23rd during & after dinner
Fireworks - July 23rd - Dark
EMT Breakfast - July 24th 7:00a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Parade - July 24th 10:00 a.m.
Kids Games - July 24th after the Parade
Rodeo - July 24th 1:00 p.m.
Fish Rodeo - July 24th 4:00 p.m.
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The Deer Trail
 In September of 1878, George T.
Henry, an English professor of Chemistry and metallurgy, and Joseph Smith,
arrived from Silver Reef, the silver sandstones of which were being rapidly
exhausted. They made headquarters
at the ranch of William T. Dennis, two or three miles south of Marysvale, from
which point they secured samples of the various properties and assayed
them. Mr. Smith was something of a
Nimrod, and essayed the laborious task of climbing the scrap-fault on face of
mountain west of Dennis ranch, with the hope of obtaining a deer, then so
numerous in that safe retreat. The
base of the mountain is quartzite, having an ascent toward the south of about
10 degrees. Superimposed on the quartzite is a bed of limestone, the strata of
which are nearly horizontal, thus forming a "blanket" contact. Mr. Smith ascended the base of the
mountain, and turned south along the narrow shelf on top of the quartzite. His attention was attracted by a
glittering substance on the trail, used by deer during countless centuries. The limestone was locally altered -
nearly as white as snow. A brief
examination by Mr. Smith proved the existence of a bedded lead-bearing vein. The hunt for deer ended, and mining on
the Deer Trail began. During the
remainder of that year and a part of the next, about 400 tons of ore, averaging
about $85 per ton, were transported by wagon to York station, on the then Utah
Southern, in Juab County - a distance of about 125 miles from Marysvale. Selected samples of Deer Trail galena
yielded several hundred dollars per ton in lead, silver and gold.  However as the contact was opened on
its slightly western dip the filling became leaner until shipments by wagon
ceased to be profitable. For the
time the mystery of the rich ore was perplexing.
The above is an excerpt from the Marysvale Red Book written published by Josiah F. Gibbs. to read the full article take a look at the Deer Trail Period on the Marysvale Website
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The Sevier River Bridge in Marysvale
 The Marysvale Bridge
is a one of the very recognizable artifacts of days gone by.
Constructed in an era when the only way to achieve great architectural
feats was through the brute strength and will of men. Completed in
January of 1910, the Marysvale Bridge was the largest, most substantial
bridge at that time to span the Sevier River.
The Bridge is of wooden truss cantilever
construction spanning 56.5 feet, with 26 foot long piers resting on
nested piling driven through the quicksand to bedrock. Built to carry a
dead load of 28 tons and capable of sustaining a live load of 20 ton.
Freighters (horse and cart type) were now able to carry their large
loads of oar, lumber and livestock from east of the Sevier
River to the train stock and lumber yards in Marysvale.
Travelers crossed the Sevier
River via the Marysvale
Bridge up until
the early 1990's when it was decided a two lane, more flood resistant
bridge would better serve the people of Marysvale. Under
the leadership of Mayor Ron Bushman, the new bridge, we travel today,
was completed. The original
Marysvale Bridge
was left in its place, however it is closed to auto traffic and
accessible only by foot. On a warm summer day visitors may find children
sitting on the bridge dangling a hook and line into the Sevier
River in hopes of fetching the catch of the day.
Architect: J. L. Wright of Marysvale
Contractor: J. W.
Kelly
Construction: Wooden truss cantilever type
The main span is 56 feet 6 inches long with a
floor space of 92 feet
Built on two
26 foot solid concrete piers which rise 9 feet above the normal flow of
the river. rest on nested piling driven through the quicksand to
bedrock
Load: dead load of 28 tons, live load of 20 tons
Cost:
Cost $2600 - $1200 from the state, and $1400 from Piute County
Construction
began in August of 1909, completed Jan 18, 1910
Employed 8 men
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Thank you for taking the time to read, our little town is rich in history and we are thrilled to share it with you!!
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