Guidelines For Bus Drivers 2003

It is your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable to fulfill your assignment and also to notify Bob Crowley 688-2957 of your replacement. If you are unable to reach Bob, leave word with Angie Mason at the St. George Art Museum, 634-5942, ext. 12.

There is no prescribed dress or uniform for the bus drivers. Most men wear jeans and a denim shirt and western style hat. Some of the men wear red suspenders. Women drivers wear pioneer type dresses. A pioneer or western motif is appropriate for the men and women but not required. In any event wear something that is comfortable for you.

Buses on Tuesday will be parked behind the museum in the parking lot. Pick up keys from Angie Mason in the Social Hall. When tours for the day are finished park your bus on the STREET in front of the museum and Social Hall, (across from the Post Office.) Pull up to leave room for patrons of the museum. Return keys to Angie Mason after locking up buses. Last tour of the week buses should be parked off street again in the parking lot behind the museum.

Arrive early enough to make sure bus is presentable. Help keep the bus clean by picking up papers or items left behind and empty wastebasket in the trash container in front of the museum. There is glass cleaner and paper towels to help keep windows clean in each bus.

If you have trouble starting the Steven Wade bus make sure you have turned the key as far clockwise as possible. It is very stiff.

The arrow indicating what gear the Steven Wade bus is in needs to rest between the N and D to be in drive.

The white button farthest to the right, above driver opens and closes the double doors on the Steven Wade bus. Park with enough clearance from the curb so doors can open.

By law we can only transport a MAXIMUM of 15 people per bus, including the driver. No exceptions. The Day Captain will help you anticipate if a tour will exceed the maximum limit for buses and decide how the guests can be accommodated.

1. Divide the group. Group A would follow the normal schedule. Group B would not begin until Group A went in to the Opera House with Orson Pratt. The bus would not stay with either group, but shuttle the groups 15 minutes apart.

2. Either call in a 2^nd driver, or the day captain would fill in as the driver of the 2^nd bus. The driver or day captain would also fill the role as tour guide.

If no TOUR GUIDE is on your bus, point out the points of interest along your route. On your way to the Tabernacle you may point out: City Plaza — Ancestor Square — art gallery, restaurants, old jail, Sheriff Hardy�s House and other preserved pioneer homes which are now lovely boutiques.

The site of Erastus Snow�s home, “The Big House”, was on Main Street where Zion�s Bank now stands with plaques on the landscape rocks with pictures and stories of historic St. George. As you travel down Main Street point out that they can find quilts, tee shirts, snacks & drinks, malts, jewelry, art — this was the first commercial center. Point out the Bishop�s Storehouse, (brick front with round top), and tell about tithing scrip.

After leaving the Tabernacle if no guide is on the bus, you can point out Judd�s store where one can enjoy a malt after the tour. Also point out Orson Pratt�s home and remind group they met Orson in the Opera House.

Remember to point out any buildings you didn't have time to mention on your way to the Tabernacle. You will pass the Woodward School and the St. George Stake Academy (now the St. George Art Center).

As you get close to the old Court House, draw attention to the cupola on the top. There was a gallows built under the cupola. Tell them about the Chamber of Commerce visitor’s information center on the main floor of the old courthouse, and the many maps and pamphlets that will help them find many more interesting things to do in the area.

Pick up ”A Stroll Through History”, a walking tour guide for historic St. George at the Chamber of Commerce visitors’ center on the main floor of the old Court House. It will give you background information on all the buildings you will be passing.