Tony Award for Local Actress - Aug 2008

This bulletin just in: 

 In a little-known obscure off-Broadway (Way off) production, theatre goers are raving about the performance of new comer, Jenni Hackworth-Fisher, reprising a role she created two years ago.  She wowed local audiences for two nights in the delightful production of "Come See Our Valley."  Hackworth-Fisher starred in the musical as the local school teacher as she explains to her young students the tremendous challenges faced by the early residents in trying to get water to the valley.  The story is a remarkable story of sacrifice, hard work, faith, and sheer determination.  Written by a local bishop ( lay ecclesiastical leader), it tells the story of how the early Mormons loved the Hurricane valley, but each year the crops were flooded by the river, so they needed to dig a canal through the steep, rocky terrain.  What started out as a four year project ended up taking over 8 years.

Hackworth-Fisher sang with a strong voice and her acting kept the audience engaged as she had some lengthy speeches to explain the history.  It also came to the attention of this critic that she was working with an additional handicap as she had a cold. 

But, in true actor fashion, she declared that the show must go on.  Great job by all, and in this writer's opinion, she's a shoe-in for Best Actress in a leading role!

Loni Gee reporting for Mellowwood Group

huh- is this true....was jen really in a play?

Kristi

Yes its all true 

Jen

You Guys Are Famous! - Aug 2010

Amy and I were visiting a friend in New York at a design firm he owns. I was talking to this one girl there and a few minutes into the conversation she said "wait, you're Justin Hackworth"? Word is getting out.
Justin

Justin, that is so clutch.  i'm proud as peaches of you....and you know how proud peaches can get.
Kristi

You language is so hip.  I don't even know what "clutch" means...
Jenni

holy smokes!  That's just swell.
Jeremy

It happened again. The girlfriend of Janna's ex (who lives in San Diego) found out my last name was Hackworth and asked, "Really, like the photographer?"
Jordan

I like hearing that.
Justin

I found out how so many people know Justin's name at UV.....Oct 2010‏

....turns out Justin is on staff as a critical care fellow.

This is a screen shot I took of the UV School of Medicine website.

Justin, you are so sneaky... Bishop Higgins and now this!!

Jenni  - this is hilarious!  Jordan, did you know about this...that you have actually been superseded as fellow by your own brother? hahahahhahaha

Kristi

What else is funny about this, just last night Justin was dispensing medical advice, and he joked that his qualification was that he was related to four doctors. It's great to see UV acknowledge that kind of credential.

Amy

Our last year in under 5 mins‏ - Dec 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiaIKuJ-z2I
Jordan

That was pretty cool jordan - very fun to watch.  I hope the next 5 years are as fun filled.

My pummelvision would consist of a few photos of me in front of a mirror.

jeremy

It's the BIG 70! 12-27-2010

He's been in 7 bishoprics, now 8, as he was just called to be the first counselor in the branch presidency in Guangzhou, China.  He has served three missions, 1 to the Great Lakes, 2 in St. George at the family history center.  He taught writing and Freshmen English for 32 years at Ricks College, BYU/Idaho.  He sold guitars and books.  He loves to fish, play guitar, write, go ATVing, play chess.  He's a great listener and loves to learn about people.  He can make fish, soup, stir fry, and hamburgers taste very delicious.  He's a gardener and loves trees, plants, green growing things.  He has written extensively, including developing software for his classes, as well as poems, songs, essays, music and two books on early pioneers.  He was right there when computers became big and jumped on that bandwagon early on.  He has built a home, beautified several yards, lifted up a two-car garage, in other words, he's superman.  He has taught his children to love and appreciate the great outdoors.  He has served his neighbors in every community where he has lived.  He has five outstanding/wonderful children, 13 grandchildren, and one wife.

And, now at 70 he said to me one day as we walked to the classroom to teach Chinese students, "I'm too old to be doing this!"

Not so, young man, not so!

Happy Birthday, dear Allen!  Here's to many more - your father is alive at 95; your birth father lived to be 97, so you've got a long way to go!  In fact, maybe next year, we should head to Africa!  Love, Loni

I'm in OR 23 reading this and now with tears in my eyes. Man do I love my dad. People are going to wonder why anesthesia is so sad. 

I'm so proud of you dad! You know how to live- and you are such an amazing example. 

I love you long time. 
-#4

Sent from my fruit phone
Kristi

Happy birthday dad! Wish I was there to give you a big birthday hug. I love you.

Jordan

Happy Birthday, dad. I love you and look forward to being with you again.
jh

Hey, it is only December 26 here.  I was telling someone it was his birthday tomorrow.  So, it is early here--late there. I'm 9 1/2 years older than you are.  Monte turned 79 last Friday.  Yes, I am older than he is.

Happy Birthday Allen,dear .  

Love from Monte and Eunice

Mellowwood Listing - July 2012

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/241-Steiner-Ave-Rexburg-ID-83440/2120126152_zpid/
Jordan

Holy crap!!  That is not our house!  Small fleeting pieces seem recognizable- but wow. That is actually kind of hard to see. 
Kristi

It made me sad too.
Jordan

wow. the yard....it's gone!  That was quit a house.  Way to go Dad.

Jeremy

Oh my heck, this was so fun to see!  How things have changed.  But, it's interesting that they didn't even include a picture of the front entrance! 

Loni

Fun??!!  Really?  I would not describe it as fun. Sickening more like it.  I think the fact that such a huge house with a garage is only going for 315 just shows what kind of shape it's in.  Also the pic of the family room looks like the same furniture we had in there- and the pics on top of the cabinet look like the pics grandma hackworth had on her mantle of all her kids. Are you sure you don't still live there mom??

They really need a realitor to come help them and give them advice. Like dont take a pic of your bathroom with crap all over the sink and your garbage can all full. 

And for completeness- I kissed Randy Thurber behind that shed. 

Kristi

Kristi,  You have made me chortle for a long time.

Jeremy

I chortled thinking about you using the word chortled! What a great word. 

Jenni

Info About the Wedding

Hi family,
Thought I'd give a few updates about the upcoming nuptials and our weekend of family fun. Preparations are well underway and I really hope it's going to be a great weekend. I know when the Hackworths are around, magic happens, so I'm counting on that :)

BTW: The invitations will be going out at the end of the week, so look for it in a mailbox near you.

On Friday, Oct. 26th I will have a few things to pick up like the flowers and a photo, and wouldn't mind if a few volunteers could do a few errands. I was hoping all the girls could get ready together... and be with Janessa as she gets on her gown, etc. We are still not sure where that will take place.  You will probably want to eat dinner before the reception. We are only serving light refreshments. I want to try and be ready by about 5:00 pm. The reception starts at 6 and goes until 8:00 pm. It is in a neighbor's backyard, really close to our house. We hired a wedding planner who will do all the set up and clean-up, so after the reception, we can just sit around and visit!!!

Saturday, I have to be at the temple around 9. The wedding starts at 10:40, but those going in the temple need to be seated by 10:10 am. Afterwards, will be a luncheon from about 1:30 - 3:00. After that, Janessa and Jared leave for Hawaii. But for the rest of us stuck behind, Brent volunteered to heat the pool. Mom and I have planned to make Hawaiin haystacks for dinner, and then roast S'mores for dessert. Bring a suit and towel!

Janessa's colors are a bright tangerine, or a spectrum of orange colors, along with ivory and black. Feel free to join in the fun of wearing orange (or ivory or black)! 

Let me know if you need anything, or have any questions.

Can't wait. 

Thanks for making the effort to come and be with us. We really, really appreciate it!
j