:For the big news event around the area was the FIRE that spread across the mountian. It was started about 7:03pm on June 9th. It was caused by powerlines sparking. There had been a large amount to wind that had been blowing for a few hours with high gusts at times. This fire burned more than 200 acres and was undercontrol the next day. It was a very scarey time for many that lives on the Eastside. We whish to THANK ALL THOSE CAME and WORKED all night and into the next day to get this contanied quickly.
The filing period for the 2017 Willard City Municipal Election closed on June 7, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. The following individuals filed as candidates:
Mayor – 4 year term
· Kenneth Braegger
· Del Fredde
· Kevin R. Moss
For City Council - 4 year term (2 positions available)
· Gary N. Hart
· Al Dubovik
· Josh Braegger
· Bradley J. Robb
· Jay Thackeray
· Fred Ward
With the 4th of July coming soon, we have the Patriotic program on Saturday, July 1 at 7 p.m. Contact Helen Jane Lemon at 435-723-5550 if you would like to participate in the program. Admission is free and there is some great talent lined up!
The Firefighter’s dinner/auction and dance will be Monday, July 3rd. Contact any firefighter for dinner or raffle tickets. Dinner tickets are $8.00 for adults and $5.50 for children 12 and under. Tickets will be available at the door or from any Willard City Firefighter. Please support our GREAT firefighters!!
On July 4th, there will be breakfast (Jody Durfee 435-230-1006), the fun run (Ben Crook 801-782-9855), foot races, Bingo, games, the muzzleloader/archery shoot, baby contest, baseball games, a stage show and more. For prize donations for Bingo contact Noreen Mortensen at 435-553-9176. AND, don’t forget the fireworks at the Willow Creek Park (Center & 200 E)!
Did you know Willard has the longest running 4th of July celebration in the State? VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED!!! If you can spare a couple of hours on the 4th to help with one of the games, please contact Marjorie Ross at (435) 730-0465. All the supplies for the games will be provided; we just need volunteers to help with the children’s games between 11am and 1pm. It would be so appreciated. Also, if you or someone you know would like to perform on the stage show in the park, please contact Terry Ross (435) 740-0889. The theme this year is 'Let Freedom Ring’. Get your family or business together for an entry in the parade. Contact Tanya Huntsman for parade information at 801-808-1425. Food or other booth rental space is available for $20. Contact the Willard City offices for an application and information.
The new Nature Park is still under construction and will continue to be a construction area for the summer. Plans are to erect two bowery structures, playground equipment, and rest rooms. Again these are construction areas. We are anxiously awaiting the safety railings extending off the bridge around the corners so it can be opened. We will keep you updated, but encourage you to enjoy the walking path and beautiful view of the area. PLEASE - PLEASE - PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOGS!!
A BIG THANK YOU! Thank you to the 5th & 6th grade classes from the Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning. About 100 Students spent time pulling weeds, cleaning up sticks, leaves and debris from the Willard Main Park and the Willow Creek Park and pulling Dyers’ Woad from the new recreation area behind the dike. Thank you for the service to our community! GREAT JOB!!!!!
Remember the construction out in South Willard will continue for the summer. Because it is a construction zone, the speed limit is 45 miles per hour…. It is being enforced!
There have been several car thefts, so please lock up your car and don’t leave valuable inside for easy access. If you see suspicious activity, call 911 for the police to handle it. Be very watchful of children they are out and about on bike, scooters and running! They don’t always watch and think PLEASE be very watchful and listen!
