Three Runnin Utes !! Kenny & Terry with Connor after the Utah vs BYU game. 
 

Cousins. We did have trouble with our ears when we visited Aunt Cumora and Aunt Gen Friday in Ogden. Kendall and Bev were also there and we did have a good visit!! What a great family we have! Have had a great visit with Julia, but I have run her ragged. We've been Logan for a great-granddaughter baby blessing today. She will be glad to go home to rest!! Love all of you. LaNiel

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CUMORA

My sweet 94 year old great aunt(blue)BIRTHDAY today, could barely get her dancing shoes off for her to eat something! She is amazing sharper then a whip and her 90 year old sister, same way. I love these two, thanks for the memories and love, someone to always look up to and admire. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT PINK...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

CUMORA 94

Afton History...Archibald Gardner History..... We met Yvonne Clark, 86 year old last-surving grandaughter of Archibald  and Mary (wife # 11) Gardner. She told us stories for two hours!! about Archibald, Afton, Flour Mills, teaching with Vern & Cumora & Lincoln and having Delos as her principal. What a treat!!  Kenny

 Here are the 3 cuties.  Don't they look good.

 Jan got some pictues that I didn't have.

Cousins Party July 1, 2013

  Thanks Danny, it was a great night.  Lots of cousins to visit with.  It was good to see them all.  

 There was plenty of food and desserts. 

 Brent helped with the food.  It was delicious! 

 The Bullard Boys entertained us with a song.

 Gary lead us in a Gardner Cheer.

 Here are some pictures of the families.  Some people left early so I will add their pictures later. 

 Karen BOMBED this picture! HAHAHAHA

It was really a fun night and we wished that everyone could have been there.  

We hope that everyone might make it next year.

A BIG THANKS TO  Dan and Nancy

Hello All,
 
I haven't been on here for awhile....because I've been nursing a sore heart....haha..Feeling much better now. On the heart transplant list. Highest recommendation possible for Dr. Bill Caine at the IMC Cardiac Unit at the IMC Hospital in Murray (Kem and Carolyn's nephew....thanks, Kem and Carolyn!!) for heart-related issues. Thanks to all for prayers and well-wishes during a pretty difficult time. (What a great bunch of cousins & family!! We seem to always be able to count on each other. My kids say "C'mon, can't we bring back those GREAT family reunions again?"  Haha...what wonderful memories. I'll always remember Uncle Vern taking out Greg, Phil, and me with one powerful blow across our chests, just because we were talking too much when one of Vern...the Giant's... sisters...maybe Aunt Allie??...was giving the Geneology report.).
 
I have some photos I tried to send to Aunt JoAnne, and others of you, of the U. of Utah's celebration of an All-Century team a few years ago...very nice tribute to that great All-American, Uncle Vern Gardner. Some might recognize some names like...Vern Gardner,Billy McGill, Arnie Ferrin, Jerry Chambers, Mike Newlin (my teammate, and the absolute best scorer and offensive force that I have ever seen or played with...a priviledge to have played with that Warrior!), Tom Chambers, Keith Van Horn, Andre Miller, Andrew Bogut, Jeff Jonas, etc. etc. and others. Pretty good legacy. Fun that Todd's son, Conner, is going to play at the U next year!
 
Thanks again and Love to all.....see you at the reunion on July 1...so glad that we'll have Aunt Cumora,Aunt Gen, and  Aunt JoAnne there!!            Kenny

I just read the Lovell Chronicle and noted the appointment of John Hyde as a County Commissioner.  I thought some of you would enjoy reading about him.  (Maybe he will come visit my gravesite after I'm gone!!) LaNiel The Big Horn County commissioners Monday afternoon appointed John Hyde of Lovell as the new commissioner to replace the late Thomas “Scotty” Hinman. Hyde will be sworn in at the start of the regular commissioner meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21. John Hyde The Big Horn County Republican Central Committee interviewed 16 candidates last Thursday and narrowed the list to three to submit to the commissioners for appointment. The commissioners interviewed the three — Hyde, Stanley Jones of Otto and Richard Russell of Basin — Monday morning before deliberating and making the appointment. Prior to each interview Chairman Jerry Ewen thanked each candidate for his interest and congratulated them for getting to the final phase. The candidates were asked the same questions and given an opportunity to ask questions of the commissioners. After the appointment, Ewen said, “For the public, I want to say we are pleased once again (that) the process worked. We were presented with some good choices. It was not an easy decision.” He said each candidate would have brought his own skill set and dedication to the position, noting, “Each one had a passion to take the work one and we appreciate that.” Commissioner Keith Grant said, “We were very fortunate in the candidates we had. It was not an easy decision.” The candidates were asked why they were interested in the position, what past experiences they had that would be helpful, whether they had the time to commit to the position, what they felt the duties were for the position and whether they would recommend any changes and how they would implement those changes. Hyde is currently serving the county as the emergency management coordinator and is a retired Wyoming Game and Fish game warden. Earlier this year he announced his retirement effective July 8 as the EMC. The county had just begun the process to find a new coordinator. Ewen said Hyde likely will not be able to continue as the EMC through his official retirement date because of the appointment as commissioner. He said the commissioners would address the position once Hyde is sworn in. Hyde also retired from his position as human resources coordinator for the county, to which Carl Meyer was appointed. The interview During his interview Monday Hyde said, “My reasons for retiring were to free up some time to do some other things I wanted to do. It’s not been an easy decision, but one I’ve considered for a long time, not just after the immediacy of this position. No one wants to jump in under these circumstances. As you know from my resignation meeting this is something I’ve considered. I want to live up to the expectation that others have of me and that I have of myself.” He said he always told his kids that good people should be available for public service. “I have a future pretty free ahead of me, so to be true to myself, I felt I should at least put my name in the hat and offer my services.” Hyde said he believes his whole life experience will be a benefit. He worked 35 years for the State of Wyoming with the Game and Fish. “I’ve literally worked in every county in Wyoming and lived and raised family in nine counties,” he said, adding that those experiences have allowed him to learn how things work in different counties and what works and what doesn’t work. He said through his state job and the county job he has worked with every imaginable agency, county, state and federal, as well as landowner groups. All that being said, Hyde added, “It’s relationships that carry the day. I’ve learned how to communicate with people.” Grant said the county is made up of about 84 percent public lands and asked what Hyde’s position was on public lands, asking, “Will you work to protect our resources?” Hyde said that one of the biggest concerns the county has is the regulatory authority federal agencies have over the county. “We have to work with them to make sure they don’t take over management responsibilities. I’m well aware how federal agencies work. I love public lands because they are available to the people. It is something that interests me. It requires a balance of what they are after and what you need and hopefully people can come together and work together.” Ewen said the county at times has been at odds with goals of the Game and Fish. “Are you OK with that?” he asked. Hyde said, “I think my background is a plus. I am a wildlife advocate; yet I understand the Game and Fish cannot always do what the public wants. When I was a game warden, I always felt my first responsibility was to the people I represent. The local people have more ‘dogs in the fight.’ As for changes, Hyde said that while he has worked for the county the past 4½ years, he does not have the knowledge and facts and figures to state whether any changes are needed. “If you are going to prioritize, you need to get all the information you can before setting about what you are going to change. I’m sure there’s a whole lot of things I don’t know about what you guys do. I don’t have an agenda except doing the best I can.” As for working with the other two commissioners Hyde said there needs to be cooperation and respect for the other parties involved on any board. He said there should be no animosity if ideas are shot down. On the budget, Hyde said he supports the fair approach the commissioners have taken by asking each department to cut 6.5 percent. He said the commissioners need to be fair and equitable but said he also realizes that some things can only be cut so far. When asked if he had the time to serve, Hyde said he understands it’s not just two meetings a month. “A lot of what you do is build relationships. I understand that’s an integral part of the job,” he said. In concluding his interview with the commissioners, Hyde said, “This is a golden opportunity to learn from two of the best for a year and a half. Given the position and barring a catastrophic failure or something unforeseen in personal life, my intention would be to run for election. “I have the experience and ability to do the job. Time is not going to be an issue for me and it fits in very nicely with my future plans.” He added that he feels he has good communication skills and knowledge of all parts of the county with relationships not just in Lovell, but also in Shell, Hyattville and Burlington.

Golf 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! GEN 90th

Genevieve Gardner Bullard will celebrate her 

90th birthday 

on April 25th. 

Friends and family are invited to attend an 

open house from 6:00 - 8:00 that evening at 

the Clinton City Community Center, 

1651 W. 2300 N, Clinton. 

Refreshments will be served. 

No gifts please. 

For more information,

 contact Kristie Walker at 

(801) 774-6471.

Genevieve was born on April 23, 1923 to 

Brigham D. Gardner and Maria Blacker 

Gardner in Afton, Wyoming. She is the 12th 

child of 13 children.  During WWII she and 

her sister, Maxine, took jobs in Washington 

DC.  They later joined the US Marine Corps 

Women's Reserve.  While stationed in Santa 

Barbara, California she met and fell in love 

with a young marine.  On January 20, 1945 

she married Claude Leslie Bullard. Their 

marriage was later solemnized in the Salt 

Lake City Temple.  Together they enjoyed 

over 65 years of marriage before his passing 

in July of 2010.

1934 ~ 2013
Beloved mother, grandmother, Kayleen (Kay) Clasby, passed away March 23, 2013 peacefully, surrounded by her family. Kayleen was born August 15, 1934 in Afton, Wyoming to Dorothy Gardner. Kayleen attended school in Wyoming graduating from Glenrock High. She married Jimmie H Clasby on November 22, 1952 in Casper, Wyoming; their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple on May 29, 1959. She was a member of the LDS Church and served in various callings, librarian being one of her favorite. Kayleen is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Jimmie H Clasby, and her mother, Dorothy Cleghon.
Kayleen is survived by her children, James Clasby, Liz Wing, Clay Clasby, Larry Clasby and Darla (Driss) Cherkaoui; her sister, Cecile (CB) Stephens-Juarez (Benny) and her brother, Vaughn Cleghon (Margie); nine grandchildren and 3 1/2 great grandchildren. Kayleen loved to cook, a great cook always trying new recipes, every holiday was a "surprise" and a pleasant surprise sitting down to the table with mom. She had a keen sense of humor with a BIG HEART and loved to do her gardening, filling the yard full of beautiful flowers, trees and shrubs. 
Funeral Services for Kayleen will be held Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Granger 15th Ward, 2835 South 2855 West. The family will receive friends at a visitation from 9:45 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the Ward. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.www.valleyviewfuneral.com

Queen at 93, Who can top this?