At the end of last year I turned in my idea for the Town's 150th anniversary theme and Logo. The town council accepted my idea and used it throughout the year. It was used on the Sesquicentennial calendar, T-shirts, hats, metals, posters, ribbons and other things. It was exciting. Here is a brief explanation that I submitted with my entry.
Symbol - The Millstone
There is already a long standing symbol in our community. Everyone may not know exactly what it is, but they will recognize it if they saw it. The millstone monument has stood silently in the middle of town gatherings and worship services since 1955.
In 1863 John Metcalf was called by President Brigham Young to move to the settlement then known as Warm Creek, and built a grist mill. So with the tools that he brought with him, stone found near the spring and granite that he quarried east of Painted Rocks, he built a mill that operated for several years. This mill turned out meal and flour all day long every day and was taken to settlements to the south. It was this mill that marked the beginning of development and growth for what would become known as the town of Fayette.
Theme: Honor, Perseverance, Family and Faith
Perseverance - Fayette's first settlers demonstrated much perseverance as they settled the hostile land and environment they intended to make their home. This was not for everyone, some left, but those who persevered made it work and gave it the beginnings it needed to survive as a community. Even today the residence of Fayette struggle with their own trials and still persevere.
Family - Fayette is a community that has strong family values. It is a place that knows that at the heart of every community is the Family.
Faith - Fayette was founded on the faith of it's first settler families. Faith that Apostle George Albert Smith told them would raise the life sustaining waters of the spring to accommodate more families as the town grew. It is that same Faith that fuels the community today.
Honor - Fayette has held a long legacy of men and women who have served in the armed forces.Their sacrifice and devotion to their family, community and their God is alive today.
There is already a long standing symbol in our community. Everyone may not know exactly what it is, but they will recognize it if they saw it. The millstone monument has stood silently in the middle of town gatherings and worship services since 1955.
In 1863 John Metcalf was called by President Brigham Young to move to the settlement then known as Warm Creek, and built a grist mill. So with the tools that he brought with him, stone found near the spring and granite that he quarried east of Painted Rocks, he built a mill that operated for several years. This mill turned out meal and flour all day long every day and was taken to settlements to the south. It was this mill that marked the beginning of development and growth for what would become known as the town of Fayette.
Theme: Honor, Perseverance, Family and Faith
Perseverance - Fayette's first settlers demonstrated much perseverance as they settled the hostile land and environment they intended to make their home. This was not for everyone, some left, but those who persevered made it work and gave it the beginnings it needed to survive as a community. Even today the residence of Fayette struggle with their own trials and still persevere.
Family - Fayette is a community that has strong family values. It is a place that knows that at the heart of every community is the Family.
Faith - Fayette was founded on the faith of it's first settler families. Faith that Apostle George Albert Smith told them would raise the life sustaining waters of the spring to accommodate more families as the town grew. It is that same Faith that fuels the community today.
Honor - Fayette has held a long legacy of men and women who have served in the armed forces.Their sacrifice and devotion to their family, community and their God is alive today.
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