It's been said that good fences make good neighbors. It turns out that neighbors make good fences, too.After months of seeing the dilapidated fence on Avenue E near their church, a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints congregation decided to do something about it. The fence's prominent position on a main entryway into Powell made it a widely-recognized and criticized eyesore.Church members young and old recently spent hours in the hot sun, tearing down the broken structure and rebuilding it. Olson Fencing crews donated their time and labor to set all the posts, making sure the mended fence will stand strong in the wind. Homeowners from Whispering Pines subdivision showed their enthusiastic support for the project and lent a hand or a much-appreciated refreshment.The restoration project illustrates the Powell community's spirit of volunteerism.Gib Condie, who spearheaded the church's effort, said it's simply what Powell folks do. When there's a fire or car crash, volunteer firemen respond. When uninsured patients needed medical care, local residents organized the Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic. Basically, if there's a wrecked situation, the community finds a way to help make things right.We appreciate the time, labor and spirit of local residents who remedied the Avenue E fence. Their commitment as neighbors makes Powell a better community.

It's been said that good fences make good neighbors. It turns out that neighbors make good fences, too.

After months of seeing the dilapidated fence on Avenue E near their church, a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints congregation decided to do something about it. The fence's prominent position on a main entryway into Powell made it a widely-recognized and criticized eyesore.

Church members young and old recently spent hours in the hot sun, tearing down the broken structure and rebuilding it. Olson Fencing crews donated their time and labor to set all the posts, making sure the mended fence will stand strong in the wind. Homeowners from Whispering Pines subdivision showed their enthusiastic support for the project and lent a hand or a much-appreciated refreshment.

The restoration project illustrates the Powell community's spirit of volunteerism.

Gib Condie, who spearheaded the church's effort, said it's simply what Powell folks do. When there's a fire or car crash, volunteer firemen respond. When uninsured patients needed medical care, local residents organized the Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic. Basically, if there's a wrecked situation, the community finds a way to help make things right.

We appreciate the time, labor and spirit of local residents who remedied the Avenue E fence. Their commitment as neighbors makes Powell a better community.