Water

Awww... Remember the ice-cold stream at the last reunion and all those super-stars doing the polar bear challenge? Good times!




The ranch we're staying at this summer has a swimming pool, a pond, an irrigation ditch and 2 hot tubs. All of them present a water safety challenge.

• The pool is enclosed and can also be covered, but a determined 3 year old could still find a way into the water.



• The irrigation ditch runs across the property and can be up to 3 feet deep. It is not fenced or enclosed.



• The pond is surrounded by a fence and gate. It is relatively secure, but not fool-proof.

The reunion committee considered several options for providing water safety but in the end the responsibility must fall to the parents to keep their own children safe. You are invited to bring child life jackets and take any other safety precautions you deem necessary.

The Deseret News recently ran an article about who is at high risk for drowning. They reported that children under four and teenagers are the highest risk. Teens? Yikes! A review of basic water safety is smart for all ages. We do ask that everyone please keep a lookout for unattended children near the water.

So now that we've had that little safety spotlight... on with the party!

Arrival :) and Departure :(

Monday, July 4

Check in time: 2:00 PM ...and that's when the fun begins!

Click here for driving directions:
www.hiddenspringsutah.com/contact/driving-directions/

Thursday, July 7

Leaving the Ranch around 11:00 AM... but the reunion isn't over yet! We will head to Vernal for a fun excursion. The Edwards Family Reunion proper will end *sob* at 5:00 PM.

When the reunion is over you can drive home or extend your stay in Vernal for a while. After all, Vernal is considered "the heartland of dinosaurland!" Boyd and Nadine have a lovely home there and would love visitors. Their home phone number is: 435-781-1931.

www.go-utah.com/Vernal/

Reunion Raffle

We are going to have a raffle at the reunion this year. At the reunion you will have the opportunity to earn "E-Bucks" that can be used to buy treats at the University Pharmacy Store. These bucks will also go into a box for the raffle to be held at the end of the reunion. Sounds like fun! :) You'll learn more about how to earn the bucks when you come to the reunion.

What kind of prizes will be in the raffle? Well, that's where you come in! Will you please bring something to be put into the raffle. It could be as large as a quilt or as small as a jar of homemade jam. A recording of you singing or a CD of your favorite songs. Does it need to be homemade? No. But meaningful--like your favorite movie or card game.

How many items should you bring? That's up to you. At least one main item per family. It would be fun though if everyone wanted to get personally involved. I know Melissa makes some cool hemp bracelets.

Oh! And by the way... the bible will be given away in the raffle.