Thursday, March 21, 2013

Eureka . . . in pictures


Boarded up house along Main Street, Eureka
Since the release of "Tide Ever Rising" I've had a lot of people ask about Eureka and what it's like to visit. I always recommend a trip if you live close by. It's well worth the time and definitely a fun little town to explore. Here are some pictures from our family's last trip to see the town. We love to explore the surrounding areas and always stop in the near by ghost town of Silver City (approx. 2 mi outside of Eureka) to rock hound for minerals such as azurite, malachite and pyrite.  (Be aware of open mine shafts in the area at all times!!! They are hard to see, and if you aren't paying attention you can stumble right into one. We always keep our kids very, very close and do a sweep of the area before we explore further.)

The town is built along the hills near cedar-covered mountains. Many homes are abandoned  while others are occupied. It is a unique mix of old and new. Just outside of town is a small cemetery  The older headstones are fascinating and it's a fun place to explore the town's history.

On our way. . . . We stopped in a field near Goshen, Utah






It was a cold morning




A View of Main Street, Eureka




Museum


Porter Rockwell's Cabin along Main Street, Eureaka
During summer months the door remains unlocked and you can explore inside


A short history of Eureka's mining history taken from Wikipeida: "Eureka was originally known as Ruby Hollow before it developed into a bustling mining town. Incorporated as a city in 1892, Eureka became the financial center for the Tintic Mining District, a wealthy gold and silver mining area in Utah and Juab counties. The district was organized in 1869 and by 1899 became one of the top mineral producing areas in Utah. Eureka housed the "Big Four" mines—Bullion Beck and Champion, Centennial Eureka, Eureka Hill, and Gemini-and later the Chief Consolidated Mining Company.

Eureka's role as the central financial point for the district ensured its survival. It housed business establishments, including the second-ever JCPenney store (then called the Golden Rule Store), financial institutions, local and county governmental buildings including Eureka City Hall (1899) and a Juab County Courthouse (1892), various churches, and the meeting places for numerous labor, social, and fraternal organizations. Mining entrepreneurs such as John Q. Packard, John Beck, Jesse Knight, and Walter Fitch Sr. were important figures in Eureka and Tintic history. In 1979 Eureka was placed in the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Tintic Mining District Multiple Resource Area, recognizing the importance of remaining buildings and sites."


More buildings along Main Street, Eureka

Eureka City Hall Building

Inside view of crumbling building with old chair along Main Street 



Sign painted on side of building for old department store



A view of Eureka City, 1911/ Wikipedia: 




Main Street, Eureka today

Store front with collapsed roof

Store advertisement 

Some buildings are occupied by local businesses while others are empty

Gatley Building

Abandoned store fronts



The old buildings and crumbling brick make for some fun photo backdrops




 Here are just a few of the minerals you can pick up outside of town near Silver City (Please respect private property and mining claims)  And if you're looking for a fun day of Rock Hounding you can head further West toward Delta.

Pyrite

Azurite

Malachite



Friday, March 8, 2013

Everything You Need to Know About Girls Camp

by Stephanie Worlton


Few callings strike fear into a woman’s heart like that of being a Girls Camp leader. Whether you’re a new camper or a seasoned leader, Stephanie Worlton is here to help.

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Make your Girls Camp an experience to remember with Everything You Need to Know about Girls Camp. Filled with helpful tips on everything from holding your first meeting to dealing with unhappy campers, this essential guide takes the stress out of planning to make your camp a success!
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Mandi's Review: 

This book brings back some fun memories of spending a week each summer at Girl's Camp. Filled with great tips, advise, and even planning sheets and time-saving lists, Stephanie Worlton's, Everything You Need to Know About Girls Camp, is a must for any young women leader or stake camp director. Worlton has helped take the guess work and anxiety out of planning a fun-filled Girl's Camp. Budgeting tips, easy meal ideas, fun song lyrics, and certification tips will help you as you work to make your camp a success. I recommend this book for anyone serving in the LDS Young Women's. 

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Stephanie Connelley Worlton lives in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains where she enjoys frequent opportunities to observe nature and appreciate God’s magnificent creations. She is a seasoned Camp Director, an avid Scouter, and a devoted youth leader. Aside from the busy schedule she keeps as a wife and mother of four, Stephanie enjoys organizing, interior design, gardening, carpentry, painting, and being involved with the youth of our rising generation.  To learn more about Stephanie or her book, visit her “Kreating Krazy” blog:  www.stephanieworlton.blogspot.com