Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Great Websites for School Projects

An Early History of Cache County Index

I am extremely fond of this early history of Cache County and the greater Cache Valley, I have read and then reread it several times. I have an original typescript copy of all included here and it has helped to form the base of my understanding of early Cache Valley history. This history seemed to be well known by many local historians, but hard copies of same were not to be found, being published in the local newspaper, The Journal and not bound in formal book form. It was this lack of easy availability that prompted me to try and help out the local historical community. I first placed a long one-page html copy of “An Early History of Cache County,” by M. R. Hovey, on the Internet sometime in early 2000. Due to the sheer size of this tome, compiled by Merlin Ross Hovey, on the greater Cache Valley, I have broken the history up into its individual topics and or chapters, to facilitate your movement among the sections. The index below will serve as the main page at this time; I have placed foreword and back buttons on the pages to help move you to the next section and an index button to return you here.
I hand typed all of the text included herein and built all of the tables and etc., thus any mistakes are none other than mine. I release this as such, knowing though I have done my best, there will be some typos and or other such errors introduced. A work of this size, completed by only one person typing and proofing, even with a good spell checker, at times just lacks the perfection I seek and you need. If you the user will help alert me to the errors found, I will promise to promptly correct same. I hope to include some photographs and some graphics, charts and other enhancing elements or features over time. Regardless— I believe the work very serviceable as found, for current needs. As noted prior, it will only improve over time as serious students of Mendon and Cache Valley history use and help to improve it. Ultimately however I must bear the burden and responsibility for any errors alone.
Rodney J. Sorensen 

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

NEW HAPPENINGS

LIBRARY
If you or any one who has lived in the our ecclesiastic district and have served
a mission regardless of denomination , we would like to have a picture of you; also
the mission in which you served and time frame. If you have an inspirational
story pertaining to your mission we would also like a copy of that ;plus
your ancestors who served.
Check out the pictures already posted in the North Room of the Town Hall.
Email the information to Cleo Griffin at cleo144@gmail.com or call her at 563-6540 or drop them of at the Library.
WHAT BETTER WAY TO HONOR OUR SAVIOR AT THIS TIME OF YEAR
THAN FEATURING THOSE WHO BROUGHT THE LIGHT OF CHRIST TO SOMEONE'S HEART.

SANTA WILL BE AT THE LIBRARY ON WEDNESDAY THE 7TH OF DECEMBER FROM 6PM TO 8 PM. COME JOIN THE FUN AND TAKE PICTURES OF YOUR CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN. COOKIES WILL BE SERVED.

“THE PERFECT GIFT “FOR YOU, YOUR PARENTS OR LOVED ONES.
The story behind the History of Newton and surrounding areas. Interviews and letters of children of the pioneers, you know how children tell all. You will get a chuckle at these stories behind the scene.
Homestead records, learn why early deed were first in a Judges name then the Bishops before your ancestors show ownership of the land even though your ancestors lived there prior tp this time.
Available at the library or call Cleo Griffin at 563 6540 or email her at cleo144@gmail.com. If you need the book to be mailed to your loved one let Cleo know and she will ship it. Just $30 for 186 pages and over 80 pictures. All proceeds go to the library.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

THE PERFECT GIFT

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THE PERFECT GIFT



The Perfect Gift



•       186 pages of historic Newton and surrounding area

•       86 pictures

•       $30.00

•       Can add your own history and/or pictures

•       Indexed by names and events

•       Includes table of contents and maps. Great resource for students

•       The work of Larry D Christiansen from 1969-2000 and indexed by
Cleo Griffin

•       All proceeds go to the Newton Town Library

•       Preview a copy at the Library or call Cleo Griffin
@435-567-6540 or email - cleo144@gmail.com

•       Books available at the library to buy


Thursday, June 9, 2011

Adult Summer Reading Program

Join in the summer reading fun from June 8 thru August 3, 2011. You will have a chance to read books, and win prizes. For every book you read simply come to the library and submit an entry form into our drawing. Every few weeks we will draw random winners who will get to select from a variety of prizes which include: browsing bags, T-Shirts, reading journals, sticky note blocks, bookmarks and more.

Teen Summer Reading Program

Participate in the Teen Summer Reading Program and earn prizes just for reading.

Students who will be going to grades 6-12 in the coming school year can participate in the teen program.

You will get a chance to win a prize for every book you read this summer. Simply come to the Library and submit an entry form for each book you read. Every few weeks we will draw random winners who will get to select from a variety of prizes such as bags, T-Shirts, notepads, magnetic bookmarks, color changing pencils, and many more.

Children's Summer Reading Program

The Summer Reading Program will go from June 8 thru August 3, 2011

Sign Up at the library, then read 20 minutes each day. You many count the time you spend reading books, comic books, newspapers, or magazines. You may also count the time you spend listening to books that are read to you, or to recorded books. You choose what you want to read!

Keep track of your reading on your Reading Log ( you'll get one when you sign up) and you will get a prize when you bring the completed card back to the library. You can earn up to eight prizes this summer, just by reading.

There will be drawings held every few weeks for bigger prizes, and a final drawing at the closing party for T-Shirts, reading bags, and other great prizes. The Reading Logs will be your entries into the drawings.

Summer Story Time will be held each Thursday throughout the summer at 10:30 for those 7 and younger, and 3:30 for those 8 and up.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

PIONEER DAY HISTORY TOUR

 
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Pioneer Day History Tour

Pioneer Day History Tour
Open House of Six Historic Rock Houses in Newton, Utah
July 23, 2011, 1-4 P.M.
Tickets: $5
Available at the Newton Library,
Newton Market, and Lee’s Market Place
Benefits the Newton Town Library
More Information:
435-563-3654

Thursday, May 19, 2011

BIRTHDAY DAY PARTY

The Newton Town Library is turning 12! Please join us to celebrate the Library's birthday on Monday, May 23 from 3-7 p.m. Cupcakes will be served!

Thursday, April 21, 2011

NEW FROM SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

NEW FROM SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
We have a new blog http://newtonspecialcollections.blogspot.com/
Thanks to many of you we have great histories of our early towns people.
Many of them need to be transcribed. As they are being transcribed they are being cataloged and housed in our Special Collections at the library, but as a convenience to our patrons they are also being put on line at the above address.
Listed below are some of our new offering at the Special Collections at the Library:
Over two hundred pictures taken during of Amos Clarke’s life. What a historic treasure.
Early History of the Newton Ward, with many pictures and early documents.
We have over 200 histories and pictures of Newton in our Special Collections at the library, stop by and see us.
If you want to have some fun check out the work Larry D Christiansen has done @ this web site
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~utcache/ go there then check towns and scroll down to Newton. Larry collected notes and interviews while writing his History of Newton. He has given us permission to publish these items. They are being indexed and hopefully will be published by the 24th of July. What a historical treasure. If you are interested in purchasing this treasure please contact Cleo Griffin or the Library. All proceeds go to the Library.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

NEW BOOKS TWO DAYS LEFT

Hi Faithful Readers,
I just wanted to let you know we only have two more days of this book sale. Tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday from 9:00am until 12:00pm we will be open for business. We still have most titles too! We have also had a new shipment of books arrive so those of you who came on the first day might want to come back and see what's new! Thank you all for your kind support. Hope to see you soon!
Most Sincerely,
Tracine aka The Book Lady's Daughter

Thursday, March 10, 2011

The Literate Mother 2010 Mother's Choice Award Gold Honoree theliteratemother@gmail.com

"So please, oh PLEASE, we beg, we pray, Go throw your TV set away, And in its place you can install, A lovely bookshelf on the wall."
— Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

We have been making changes at The Literate Mother! We hope that our new layout will make it easier for you to find the books you're looking for. Please take a few minutes to visit us and check out our new look. We would love to hear what you think!

Reviewed in February

The Chosen by Chaim Potok (Grades 8 - High School)

Ways to Live Forever by Sally Nicholls (Grades 6 - 9)


Love, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli (Grades 6 - High School)

Tale of a Baseball Dream: World's Greatest Baseball Story by Jerry Pearlman (Grades 4 - 9)

The Castle Corona by Sharon Creech (Grades 4 - 7)

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (mature High School - Adult)

Gifted by Karey White (Grades 8 - High School)

Change of Heart by Shari Maurer (YA over 18)

Forge (Seeds of America) by Laurie Halse Anderson (Grades 6 - High School)

Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi (Grades 6 - 9)

Zora and Me by Victoria Bond and T.R. Simon (Grades 4 - 9)

General Winston's Daughter by Sharon Shinn (High School)

Chains (Seeds of America) by Laurie Halse Anderson (Grades 6 - High School)

Wings by Aprilynne Pike (High School)

Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke (All Ages)


Leave a comment on our site by Saturday, March 5 and we will enter you in a drawing for a signed copy of Gifted by Karey White.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN CHOOSING BOOKS FOR TODDLERS

THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN CHOOSING BOOKS FOR TODDLERS

Look for clear uncluttered pictures that are easy to "read."

Little stories that reflect the child's own world are most appropriate.

Books for independent reading should be of sturdy materials since

turning pages is still difficult.

Choose books you won't mind reading over and over.

Children love repetition. Children love repetition.

THE TODDLER'S BOOKSHELF ‑ about two to three years

Clifford, The Big Red Dog, by Norman Bridwell

Don’t Let The Pigeon Ride The Bus, by Mo Williams

Good Dog Carl, by Alexandra Day

Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown

Corduroy, by Don Freeman

It Looked Like Spilt Milk, by Charles Shaw

Clap Your Hands, by Lorinda Bryan Cauley

The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle

The Carrot Seed, by Ruth Kraus

Good Night Gorilla, by Peggy Rathman

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, by Bill Martin, Jr.

The Box With Red Wheels, by Maud and Miska Petersham

Owl Babies, by Martin Wadell

Freight Train, by Donald Crews

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, by Michael Rosen

I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly, illustrated by Simms Tabak

Knuffle Bunny, by Mo Williams

Unknown or Forgotten Princesses, by Philippe Lechermeier

Lost and Found, by Oliver Jeffers

[Your Guide to Outstanding Children's Literature] [Your Guide to Outstanding Children's Literature] [Tracine@thebookladysdaughter.com]

Greetings Book Lovers Far and Near,

I am happy to announce our spring book sale will be March 22-26 at the Hales home in Logan from 9:00am to 12:00 pm. I so excited about some of the new books I've reviewed and ordered. I hope you will be too. I also was able to track down a pop-up book of the Sound of Music that is just beautiful! I have found a number of out of print picture books in spanking new condition too. Hope to see you here. My phone number is 435-752-7253 if you have any questions.

Most Sincerely,
Tracine
The Book Lady's Daughter

P.S. I now have a website called www.thebookladysdaughter.com that highlights the best books for children of all ages. Mom's booklist is included and I have up dated it since her death. Take a look around the website and let me know if you have any suggestions or ideas.

[Your Guide to Outstanding Children's Literature] [Your Guide to Outstanding Children's Literature] [Tracine@thebookladysdaughter.com]

REMINDERS FOR CHOOSING BOOKS FOR TEN-TO-TWELVE‑YEAR‑OLDS

Children this age need books that explore morals and values.

Nonfiction can be as important as fiction in expanding horizons and interests.

Fantasy and legend speak to creativity and problem solving.

Reading aloud as a family activity is still a sound idea.

Discuss books and encourage independent choices.



BOOKS FOR TEN‑TO-TWELVE AND UP

Heat, by Mike Lupica

The Big Field, Mike Lupica

Miracle On 49th Street, by Mike Lupica

Bridge To Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson

Island Of The Blue Dolphins, by Scott O'Dell

The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, by C. S. Lewis

My Side Of The Mountain, by Jean George

The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman

Parvana’s Journey, by Deborah Ellis

The Keys To The Kingdom, by Garth Nix

Al Capone Does My Shirts, by Gennifer Choloenko

Where The Mountain Meets The Moon, by Grace Lin

Percy Jackson & The Olympians, by Rick Riordan

Al Capone Shines My Shoes, by Gennifer Choloenko

Dragon Rider, by Cornelia Funke

Inkspell, by Cornelia funke

Roll Of Thunder, Hear My Cry, by Mildred Taylo

Tuck Everlasting, by Natalie Babbitt

A Wrinkle In Time, by Madeleine L'Engle

North To Freedom, (I Am David) by Anne Holme

Down, Down The Mountain, by Ellis Credle

The Shrinking of Treehorn, by Florence Parry Heide

Ruby Holler, by Sharon Creech

The Thief Lord, by Cornelia Funke

Frindle, by Andrew Clements

Savvy, by Ingrio Law

Missing, by Catherine Macphail

Wednesday Wars, by Gary O. Schmidt

Star Girl, by Jerry Spinelli

Extra Credit, by Andrew Clements

When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead

Once Upon A Marigold, by Jean Ferris

Brothers Below Zero, by Tor Seidler

Hope Was Here, by Joan Bauer

Sahara Special, by Esme Raji Codell

Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls

The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkein

Shadow Of A Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska

Amos Fortune, Free Man, by Elizabeth Yates

A Year Down Yonder, by Richard Peck

True Confessions Of Charlotte Doyle, by Avi

Janitor’s Boy, by Andrew Clements

The Watsons Go To Birmingham, by Christopher Paul Curtis

Crispin, by Avi

Lyddie, by Katherine Paterson

Esperanza Rising, by Pam Muno

The Evolution Of Calpurnia Tale, by Jacqueline Kelly

Ida B, by Katherine Hannigan

Rules, by Cynthia Lord

There’s A Boy In The Girl’s Bathroom, by Louis Sachar

Cat Running, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Pictures of Hollis Woods, by Patricia Reilly Giff

Ella Enchanted, by Gail Carson Levine

The Giver, by Lois Lowry

Walk Two Moons, by Sharon Creech

Out Of The Dust, by Karen Hesse

A Long Way From Chicago, by Richard Peck

Holes, by Louis Sachar

Bud, Not Buddy, by Christopher Paul Curtis

Frindle, by Andrew Clements

Because Of Winn-Dixie, by Kate Di Camillo

Homeless Bird, by Gloria Whelan

Lord Of The Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien

Angel On The Square, by Gloria Whelan

A Week In The Woods, by Andrew Clements

A Single Shard, by Linda Sue Park

Dicey’s Song, and Homecoming, by Cynthia Voigt

City of Ember, By Jeanne DuPrau

Report Card, By Andrew Clements

Brian’s Hunt, by Gary Paulsen
Breadwinner, by Deborah Elis

The Cay, by Theodore Taylor

A Tale From The Castaways Of The flying Dutchman, by Brian Jacques

High Rhulain, by Brian Jacques

Thursday, February 17, 2011

NEWTON TOWN LIBRARY posted in Deseret News Feb 3,2011

NEWTON, Cache County — In a town of 803 people, one market and about 2,400 cows, a room filled with 25,000 books is something to marvel.

Besides supplying the main ingredient for gourmet cheddar cheese, this small dairy town's claim to fame is that it has the smallest certified library in Utah — a remarkable feat when you consider that 12 years ago you had a better chance of being beamed up by space aliens than getting your hands on the latest Stephen King.

Best-sellers were a rare thing in Newton before then, unless families chose to fork over more than $100 for a library card to check out books in Logan, 15 miles away.

Now, thanks to dedicated volunteers and a handful of part-time paid employees, the Newton City Library is the hottest gathering spot in town.

It's also the only gathering spot in town, but no matter.

"We love our books," says library director Sarah Rigby, 37, taking a Free Lunch break from cataloging to share the story of Newton's greatest asset with longtime volunteer Cleo Griffin, 82.

"Having a library has opened the world up for everybody in Newton," says Rigby, who has worked there for nine years. "Probably the nicest thing is that when people come in, they're not just another face. In such a small community, I get to learn a little something about every single person in town."

Located in the town's old schoolhouse, the Newton library was started by Griffin, a book lover who grew up in the small town of Georgetown, Idaho, where a visit to the library required knocking on her neighbor's door and browsing the shelves in her living room.

"She was a wonderful lady, devoted to providing books for our little town," Griffin recalls. "She introduced me to the classics and helped me develop a love for reading."

After she married and moved to Newton to raise a family, Griffin always longed for a nearby place to check out mysteries and historical novels. When she was given the title of literary specialist at her Mormon ward, she decided to take her new task a big step further and start a town library.

"My living room wasn't nearly big enough," she jokes, "so we talked the city into giving us a space in the school, next to the town hall. Basically, with $50 and a box of books, we were in business."

For 11 years, Griffin worked as the head librarian, cataloging all the books that townsfolk contributed, ordering new books on her limited budget, setting up a computer system and holding children's story time.

Now retired, she still comes in several times a week to look after the library's historical archives and browse through the mystery section. "Books are my daily Prozac," she says. "Whatever would we do without them?"

Rigby concurs. In a world where a Nook is now a handheld gadget for book downloading, it's nice to have a cozy place in Newton to escape for an hour or two.

"Electronic books might be good for some people," says Rigby, who still calls patrons personally if they have overdue materials, "but I think in Newton, most everybody prefers a trip to the library."

Good, old-fashioned books, she says, will always outnumber those Holstein cows.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

PRIVACY ALERT

There's a site called Spokeo.com that's a new online USA phone book
/personal info: everything from pics you've posted on FB or web,
your approx credit score, home value, income, age, etc. You can
remove yourself by searching for yourself on their site to find the
URL of your page, then go to the bottom of the page and click on
"Privacy" button to remove yourself.
Type your name in and it will bring up everyone within the USA,with
your name, a map will appear click on the state you live then the
names in that state will appear. Then follow above instructions to
delete if you wish.

Monday, January 24, 2011

NEWTON' FIRST SCHOOLS

FIRST SCHOOLS IN NEWTON; Randomly taken from school trustee meetings compiled by Larry D Christiansen
The first school in Newton was held in Franklin W Young’s home. It was on the lot south of where Pat Dagley now lives. John H. Barker Sr. was the first teacher. The town started a new rock school house in 1872 just south of the town hall. It was not completely finished until 1875. In 1875 the census shows 49 males and 36 females. The school house was 43 feet long and 25 feet wide, with and arched ceiling 16 feet high with a stage across the hall 14 feet deep and 18 inches high..This building was sold for about $100 and was torn down shortly 1908 when the new white school house was built.
A. P. Welchman was engaged to on March of 1875 for on school year ( 240 school days) at salary of $40 a month. One third was paid in cash , two thirds to be paid by patrons according to number of days their children attended. ( note the town kept reducing the amount they paid the Mr Welshman) .At one time L George Clark noted that there were as many as 75 students at one time in class. The school reported of having a library with 8 books in it.
A special trustee meeting was held in Feb of 1886 to hear a complaint by James Parson against Mr Welchman for punishing his son. The following conclusions were arrived at.
Detaining children after School hours concede to the teacher , but with advice to use cautiously , of the particular in reference to large scholars, females especially. Corporeal punishment admitted, under similar restrictions: and further more this it should never be inflicted on the head. The palm of the hands were suggested. A certain strap used by Bro Welchman was allowed under the foregoing restrictions.

In Feb 1879 Trustee Barker on visiting the school found a lack of system and lack of progress. Trustees had now given Bro Welchman an assistant expecting him to implement a system ( Outlines of Study by Miss I.I. Cook Supt of district Schools).Several of the trustees complained that this course was not being followed and a change of teacher was needed. Teacher Bro Welchman said he had never laid claim to be a thoroughly educated man and he could not systemically implement this system. He reminded the trustee that they came to him and invited him to come to Newton, he had done the best he could. The trustees are willing to release Bro Welchman at the end of this quarter. (note Arthur Pendrey Welchman was the clerk for the trustee's and all the minutes were recorded by him. He also wrote many articles about Newton that were publish in the current Newspaper at this time.)

Sunday, January 9, 2011

CELEBRATING YOUR HERITAGE January 28, 2011

CELEBRATING YOUR HERITAGE
January 28, 2011
AT THE NEWTON CHURCH HOUSE
SPONOSERED BY THE PETER BENSON DAUGHTERS OF THE PIONEERS

AN PIONNEER ART CONTEST FOR CHILDREN 3-23
PLEASE TURN IN YOUR ART WORK TO THE NEWTON TOWN LIBRARY BEFORE THE 27TH
THE ART WORK WILL BE DISPLAYED AT THE PROGRAM AT THE CHURCH HOUSE

2-4 P.M. SET UP TABLES AND /CHAIRS, STAGE, ART WORK
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME

DINNER 6 P.M.
MENUE : CHILIE & SOUP, CHEESE & CRACKERS, BREAD & BUTTER,, APPLE CRISP & ICE CREAM
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR DINNER, GET THEM FROM ANY DUP MEMBER, SO WE WILL KNOW HOW MANY ARE COMING.

PROGRAM 7 P. M.
HIGHLIGHTING THE THREE SELECTED PIONNERS
MASTER OF CEREMONIES : FLOYD SALISBURY
PROGRAM PREPARED BY JEANINE DAVID

BRIEF HISTORY OF EACH PIONEER
ANNIE MARIA JENKINS – BY TODD PARKER
READING BUY MARLENE JENKINS LARSEN

AMOS CLARKE- BY VAL JAY RIGBY
MUSICAL PRESENTATION : ROXANNE SALISBURY

ALFRED GOODSELL -BY AMY GOODSELL
MELODRAMA

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

ART CONTEST

DUP PIONEER CELEBRATION 2011
The DUP invites children of all ages (3 to23) to contribute  to a Pioneer Art 
Exhibit held at the Newton LDS Church on Friday , January 28th 2011.
Please submit your art work to the Newton City Library on or before 22 January 2011.