“June 6th the Town of Taylor will have been incorporated for 50 years,” Taylor-Shumway Heritage Foundation President Lynn Hancock noted during the call to the public at the April 7 Taylor Town Council meeting.
Hancock said the Heritage Foundation has been working on planning an event for some time, and proposed to the council a social event on a weekend between Trapper Days and the 4th of July celebration. He asked the council to think about this and set a date.
They proposed having the event at Freeman Park that would include games such as foot races, water balloons, egg toss, horseshoes, story time, a pie and cake auction, and a video of the curriculum that has been given to sixth grade students at Taylor Intermediate School, sponsored by the Heritage Foundation. They would also acknowledge past mayors, town council members and staff.
Hancock asked for support in printing flyers, and possibly blocking off Papermill Road during the event.
“This is something we’ve been talking about with the town staff,” said Mayor Fay Hatch, noting they would get with Hancock.
Hancock said that any suggestions would be appreciated and asked council members to contact him.
Jill Russell also spoke during call to the public regarding three families that have dogs that run loose and have been causing problems in the neighborhood for many years. She said that they are aware when the animal control officer is off, and let their dogs run on those days.
“I suggest a heavy fine, something that will impact them,” said Russell, who was bitten several years ago, and is concerned about the many children in the neighborhood.
Linda Brimhall of Max Internet introduced herself and told the council that the wireless Internet service has been in business for approximately four weeks. “We’re excited about it,” said Brimhall. “We’re getting some good reviews.” She noted that in the near future they will have another tower in Taylor so all of the town will have service available.
