Members of the Meadview Community Church Choir sing Christmas carols in preview of a cantata by the full choir on April 15 at the church. Photo by Becky Foster
MEADVIEW – The role of the NPS (National Park Service) in preserving artifacts, historic structures and sensitive area was the focus of a program by NPS on Thursday, December 5th. NPS presented an educational program and slide show to about 30 Meadview residents regarding its role in preserving ancient artifacts and cultural sites on park lands.
Following reports by various groups and the Chamber of Commerce, the attendees were entertained with Christmas carols by members of the Meadview Community Church Choir led by Pastor Scott Lewis. Pastor Lewis announced that there will be a Christmas Cantata at the church on Sunday, December 15 at 5:00 P.M. The church is located at 540 Hualapai Creek Drive. The public is invited.
Donelle Huffman, a NPS archaeologist, provided a slide presentation on archaeology, paleontology, the NPS Colorado River Management Plan, and the Vanishing Treasures Program. Huffman also holds the distinction of being the first baby born in Meadview.
Huffman and three other employees who she manages, oversee 4500 archaeological sites in the 1900 square miles of the Grand Canyon National Park. She and her employees also act as an archaeological and resource advisory on wildland fires.
She advised participants regarding outdoor and site visitation etiquette and as well discussed historic structures, historic districts and the cultural landscape. Huffman went on to explain the difference between archeology, paleontology and anthropology.
* Archeology – Study of the human past (typically at least 50 years old)
through examination of material remains such as artifacts, architecture
and other objects.
* Paleontology – Study of ancient life based on examination of fossils
such as animal bones and teeth, plants shells and tracks to reconstruct
ancient Ecosystem.
* Anthropology – The study of humanity (society, culture, biology,
physiology and evolution).
Huffman then fielded a variety of questions from the audience. The next COM (Community of Meadview) meeting is January 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the community meeting hall, 247 W. Meadview Blvd. For more information call 928-564-2313.
Becky Foster
